Chapter: Chapter 122
“The expressions on those people’s faces earlier, pfft hahaha, that was hilarious.” Leticia, sitting in her wheelchair, clutched her stomach, struggling to stifle her laughter. The reporters really hadn’t expected that the ‘Songstress,’ a former hero, would use the sky-high entrance of the Hero Association headquarters.
It was too funny.
“After all, the Songstress retired a long time ago, so it’s quite normal for people to subconsciously forget that she was once a hero.” Bai Ling could understand the situation.
The Hero Association only had a few doors. The main entrance was crowded with people. Rumor had it that the Songstress didn’t like bustling crowds, so her choosing this secluded side entrance was actually quite probable. Didn’t Bai Ling herself bring Leticia through this very door?
However, this door was still on the ground level, and it could easily be blocked by people. In terms of convenience, the door on the roof of the association would still be the most convenient and fastest.
“That Songstress, I think I’ve heard of her too.” After laughing, Leticia recalled where she might have heard the name. “I think I saw it in a battle report a long time ago.”
“The Songstress is my senior. Her main activities were on the battlefield against demons.” Bai Ling nodded. Not a few demons had died under the Songstress’s songs.
Leticia nodded in understanding. “Ah, so I have a grudge against her, right?”
Even though they hadn’t met, if she had killed her people, then she was an enemy, no doubt.
“If you really want to think of it that way.” Bai Ling did not object to Leticia’s line of reasoning.
After all, Miss Songstress was also a very beautiful girl. Bai Ling was a little worried that Leticia might be tempted by the beauty of this renowned Songstress.
Inside the Hero Association, there were many staff members walking back and forth in the spacious hall. From time to time, someone would smile and greet Bai Ling and Leticia.
These people were not heroes, but ordinary people.
“We’re going to the underground training ground, and we need to enter through a special passage.” Bai Ling spoke to Leticia.
She led Leticia to a passage with a prominent “No Trespassing” sign. Bai Ling took out her phone and tapped on the screen a few times.
Then, she brought her phone closer to the electronic screen beside the passage. After a pleasant electronic chime, the tightly shut door opened, revealing a very clean and tidy path behind it.
This passage was lined with a dozen elevators, all with only a down button. Bai Ling pushed Leticia towards an empty elevator and introduced it to her. “This is exclusively for going to the underground training grounds. Except for the first floor, all other areas of the Hero Association are not open to the public. To go to other places, you need an electronic token like the one I just used.”
“What’s the point of telling me this? Even if I were bored, I wouldn’t come here to make myself uncomfortable.” Leticia pouted, indicating that she didn’t want to know these useless things.
She just wanted to finish looking quickly and go home.
The elevator ran smoothly, and after about ten seconds, the doors opened. What appeared before Leticia was a super training ground filled with a sense of sci-fi.
Large and small circular platforms floated in mid-air. Each platform had anywhere from one to four or five people. Some were training alone, while others were engaging in live combat with teammates, creating a scene full of vitality.
The appearance of Bai Ling and Leticia naturally attracted the attention of some heroes who were not currently training. Two such beautiful girls would be the focus of attention wherever they went.
However, are there any such beautiful girls in the association? Some heroes wondered.
But since they could appear here, it meant that one of them must be a hero.
“Miss Bai, please come this way. The training preparations are complete and are just waiting for you.” A short-haired man in formal attire trotted over to Bai Ling and said respectfully, “And may I know who this is…”
“My friend, and the helper I invited.” Bai Ling replied indifferently. “Don’t ask too many questions, just lead the way.”
“Yes, yes.” The man wiped his sweat. This Miss Bai was someone that the higher-ups had explicitly instructed him not to offend. Every time he spoke to Miss Bai, he felt like he was sitting on pins and needles.
This feeling was particularly strong today.
On the way to the training ground, the man introduced to Bai Ling who would be watching the training with them. “Council Member Sang Zitong from the Assembly, Miss Songstress, and the Vice President of the Association…”
The number of people was small, but each of them was a figure who could shake Central City with a stomp of their foot.
Well, except for the Songstress; she was just a singer.
Perhaps?
“It sounds quite lively,” Leticia chuckled. “It makes me, a socially phobic person, a bit restless.”
“You, socially phobic? You call yourself socially phobic?” Bai Ling rolled her eyes. Leticia should be called socially lazy; phobic? Not at all.
Could a Demon King be socially phobic?
It would be more like others should be afraid of her.
Then, the usual bickering began.
The man leading the way for the two girls felt incredibly awkward. He thought it would be best to slip away quickly, but he couldn’t. He could only be a pitiful third wheel here.
So, this was the relationship between these two? he thought to himself.
Between two girls, it seems… well, it’s not unacceptable, is it?
After escorting the two girls, who were flirting, to the door of a training room, the man wiped his sweat in relief. “It’s in here. You two can go in directly.”
The platforms outside were public training grounds, and there was no extra cost to use them. The more advanced training room that Bai Ling was about to enter required hero merit points, which were rewards obtained by heroes after completing missions based on their ratings.
These were settled separately from other rewards and did not interfere with each other, and could be exchanged for various items within the association.
Pushing open the door of the training room, Bai Ling immediately saw Senior Sang conversing with a beautiful girl dressed in autumn attire.
Sang Zitong was also attracted by the sound of the door opening and saw Bai Ling and Leticia.
“Little Bai, is this cute little girl your friend?”
“Mhm, this is Qianqian, who lives downstairs from me.” Bai Ling nodded quickly and then began to introduce Senior Sang to Leticia. “This is Senior Sang, she is my teacher and mentor.”
“Oh, I’ve heard a lot about you.” Leticia curiously observed this woman, who, during the war, had single-handedly established the current Hero Association. In her past eyes, this person was a formidable enemy. “I am Su Qianqian, this guy’s neighbor, and she dragged me here forcefully.”
As Leticia observed Sang Zitong, the gray-haired woman was also observing Leticia.
Despite her youthful appearance, Sang Zitong’s true age was already grandmotherly. However, thanks to the power of longevity that came with being a superpowered person and good maintenance over the years, she looked very young.
When she walked with Bai Ling, everyone would assume they were of similar age, with not much difference between them. But in reality, the age gap between the two was quite large.
Sang Zitong was more than three times Bai Ling’s age.
“I’ve heard about you from Little Bai too,” the grandmotherly figure said to Leticia with a smile.
Although she had seen her photo, the real person felt quite different.
Today, Leticia was wearing a long black dress and a dark red scarf around her neck. A section of her calf exposed below the skirt was covered by slightly transparent black stockings, giving her a very harmless appearance.
She was like a cute little animal. No one would think that a little rabbit would cause them any harm. That was how Leticia appeared now, like a little rabbit.
“However, is Xiao Qian not feeling well?” Sang Zitong asked. She remembered that Su Qianqian’s health should have been fine.
Why was she in a wheelchair, being pushed by Bai Ling?
“I got a little injured a few days ago. Although I’ve recovered a lot, she insisted I sit in this thing and come over.” Leticia glared at Bai Ling, indicating that it wasn’t her fault.
“But you haven’t fully recovered yet,” Bai Ling retorted.
“Alright, alright, don’t argue here.” Sang Zitong gently clapped her hands, interrupting the girls’ impending intimate interaction.
“Hmph.” Leticia snorted, but she also gave Sang Zitong face and didn’t continue to confront Bai Ling.
This scene made the beautiful girl on the other side chuckle, “Such cute girls.”
After chuckling for a moment, she stopped laughing and walked in front of Leticia, introducing herself. “My name is Zi Youqin. My codename at the Hero Association used to be ‘Songstress’.”
Is this the Songstress? Leticia curiously looked at the Songstress in front of her. This girl’s appearance was undoubtedly top-tier, and her voice was indeed very pleasant.
If she sang with such a voice, even the worst song would turn into a heavenly sound, wouldn’t it?
“I’m Su Qianqian, this guy’s friend, and she bribed me to come.” Leticia took off the white gauze glove from her right hand and proactively extended her hand to the Songstress.
Looking at Leticia’s delicate hand, which looked like a work of art, the Songstress paused slightly, then extended her hand and shook Leticia’s hand.
Her hand was boneless and slightly cool, with an absolutely exquisite feel. The Songstress unconsciously tightened her grip on Leticia’s hand.
“Huh?” Leticia, finding her hand being held tightly, blinked in confusion. “Um, Miss Songstress?”
“Ah, I’m sorry, I lost my composure.” The Songstress quickly released Leticia’s hand. She suddenly understood why the little white-haired girl was looking at this little black-haired girl with such a complex expression.
This little black-haired girl perfectly deserved the title of a captivating beauty. If one spent too long with her, even the most straight girl could be turned.
“Is Senior Songstress also here to watch the training?” Although a bit displeased with the Songstress’s actions earlier, Bai Ling still maintained proper etiquette and did not show her unhappiness.
“Yes, I heard that the juniors have discovered a more efficient way to deal with demons. I happen to have time, so I thought I’d come and see.” The Songstress nodded.
Although she had retired and was no longer under the jurisdiction of the association, her connection with the association would not be easily severed.
If nothing else, her current career as a singer was arranged by the association for her.
And in her spare time, the Songstress would pay attention to various news from the association. If the association needed her help with anything, she would do her best to help as long as she was capable.
She accepted this kind of task of providing guidance to her juniors without a second thought.
Deep down, she was still the Songstress who fought for humanity on the battlefield.
“A new way to deal with demons?” Leticia also became curious. This was something quite worth paying attention to.
“The specifics will be revealed when today’s protagonists enter.” The Songstress didn’t reveal too much. She didn’t know Bai Ling’s true identity, so her trust in these two girls wasn’t very firm.
The existing trust was entirely based on her trust in Senior Sang Zitong. Since these two people were invited by Sang Zitong, the Songstress wouldn’t doubt them, that’s all.
And Sang Zitong didn’t fully trust Leticia either, but out of trust for Bai Ling, she didn’t say anything.
Whatever Little Bai wanted to do, let her do it.
The children had all grown up, and it was time to let them make their own decisions and determine their future paths.
Although Little Bai’s orientation was a bit surprising, Sang Zitong didn’t find it particularly surprising that Leticia could capture Bai Ling’s attention.
After all, Leticia was so cute and endearing.
Such a girl lived downstairs. Sang Zitong felt that if she were in Bai Ling’s shoes, she would also fall for this girl.
It was better for the older generation to interfere less in the younger generation’s romantic matters.
“Oh, they’re here.”
After waiting for about ten minutes, the protagonists of the day finally made their grand entrance.
They were three A-class heroes, considered quite formidable figures within the Hero Association. Their team was originally stationed in the border areas between humans and demons, and they had rich experience in fighting demons.
While the full-scale war had ended, border skirmishes had not decreased at all. One day they would annihilate your patrol team, and the next day you would eliminate their scout; such incidents were common.
Especially after the demons lost their linchpin, Leticia, the impatient archdukes always wanted to stir up trouble to prove their abilities.
But they were afraid of causing too much trouble and attracting that Sword Saint, so the trouble they stirred up was mediocre.
Disgusting, they were truly disgusting, but the harm to humans was actually very little.
Compared to the big events that Orcs would have almost every year, the demons were undoubtedly playing trivial games.
This provided a possibility for these heroes to familiarize themselves with the demons’ tactics and counter them. Today was the day for them to showcase their achievements.
However, their achievements were not very satisfactory.
“How should I put it? They look impressive, but when it comes to actual operation, I feel like they pose no threat at all.”
“Then why were you so excited just now, saying that the future of humanity depended on you guys?” Bai Ling blinked. Although she also saw that the combat experience summarized by these heroes was somewhat one-sided, she at least stated it directly. And Leticia, this wicked person, was actually playing such a petty game as acting one way in front of others and another way behind their backs.
“What are you saying? Who am I? Who are you?” Leticia rolled her eyes. Could it be that she, as the Demon King, had to diligently explain to those heroes, telling them they were doing it wrong and that the demons’ weakness was actually this?
What a joke, wouldn’t that make her the Demon King turn into a demon traitor?
“It’s still early, why don’t we stroll around here for a while longer?” Bai Ling suggested.
“I’m being pushed by you now, so you can go wherever you want.”
“A love hotel?”
“How dare you?”
“Let’s go have lunch first, even though it’s past lunchtime.” Bai Ling gave an awkward laugh. Leticia’s reaction was still as strong as ever. “There are many more restaurants here than where we are.”
The Hero Association was located in the most prosperous area of Central City, and nearby was the largest commercial district in Central City. Here, all sorts of treasures from all over the world were gathered; there was nothing you couldn’t find if you couldn’t imagine it.
After watching the performance of the three heroes, Bai Ling felt that it was a rare opportunity to come out alone with Leticia, and it would be a pity not to make the most of the daytime. So, she took Leticia to the commercial district next to the association to have a look.
Although neither of them had anything they wanted to buy, for Bai Ling, being able to be alone with Leticia was already a rare occasion.
She wanted to make this time alone last longer.
However, someone inconveniently intruded upon Bai Ling’s longed-for world for two.
Miss Songstress also appeared from somewhere. She was dressed sneakily, with a large black scarf wrapped around her neck to cover her mouth, and wearing a pair of oversized sunglasses to hide her eyes, exposing only her nostrils on her face.
At a glance, she looked suspicious, like a villain from a movie who likes to blow up various things.
“Miss Bai, Miss Su.” Miss Songstress greeted Bai Ling and Leticia.
“Songstress…”
“Shush, don’t say that name here.” The Songstress quickly interrupted Leticia’s exclamations. “I finally managed to escape those annoying paparazzi.”
“Ah, Miss Zi is dressed like this to avoid those reporters too, right?” Leticia quickly understood everything.
“Yes, being a big star is super tiring.” The Songstress sighed. “I don’t even have any private space, and I have to be careful when I want to talk to someone.”
“So, did you come specifically to find us?” Bai Ling asked with a frown.
“Yes, there are some personal questions I’d like to ask you two.” Miss Songstress nodded and pointed to a large hotel not far away, saying, “Let’s go there to talk and have dinner.”
“You’re paying?”
“Of course. I have something to ask of you two, so why would I let you two spend money?” the Songstress said with a smile.
Bai Ling frowned; she didn’t really want to agree.
It was her hard-earned time alone with Leticia, and now a third party had intruded. It made her feel quite unhappy.
But Leticia didn’t have so many concerns. She only knew that she could get a free meal and avoid being alone with Bai Ling, which was an incredibly good deal.
“Okay, okay.” Thus, she readily agreed.
A resentful gaze fell upon Leticia’s back, making her feel a chill.
Where did this gaze come from? She didn’t even need to think. Besides the Sword Saint lady, whose wishful thinking had gone in vain, who else could it be?
Regarding this, Leticia stated that if Bai Ling was unhappy, then she would be extremely happy. She loved to build her happiness on Bai Ling’s suffering.
Unsatisfied? Come and fight me if you’re not satisfied, Bai Ling, do you dare?
She wouldn’t dare.
Eh, just being arrogant.
“I’ve been here many times. Their security measures are quite good.” After leading the two girls to the private room she often booked, the Songstress took off her scarf and sunglasses, sighing in relief. “Wearing these things is too torturous.”
It seemed that Miss Songstress, like Leticia, was not someone who liked to disguise herself.
“Um, what questions did Miss Songstress want to ask us?” Bai Ling sat down and got straight to the point.
Since they were already sitting there waiting for the dishes, they should just resolve the Songstress’s issues properly.
“Uh, it’s actually my personal… romantic problem.” Miss Songstress’s eyes wavered, and her fair cheeks were tinged with a blush.
“Ah, romantic problem.” Leticia blinked in confusion. She didn’t seem to have much experience with such problems.
Leticia, having been single her entire life, hadn’t fallen for anyone.
And Bai Ling was even more ridiculous. She basically fancied Leticia because Leticia was beautiful, and the progress between the two girls so far could be described as not having moved an inch, even if it couldn’t be said to have made no progress at all.
Leticia was still her usual tsundere self. She would only occasionally can’t help but get close to Bai Ling, but Leticia swore that it wasn’t her heart being moved, but simply her lusting after Bai Ling’s body.
She was just that shallow.
“I think I’ve fallen for one of my juniors.” The Songstress shyly took out her phone and opened her photo album. “Look, it’s this girl.”
“Mmm… Mmm?!” Leticia looked closely. Wasn’t this the beautiful girl who played the human female lead in that movie a few days ago?
“Is it her?”
“It is.”
After exchanging questions and answers with Bai Ling, Leticia confirmed that this girl was the female protagonist of the movie from the day before yesterday.
“Have you two also watched her movie?” Miss Songstress asked.
“We watched it the day before yesterday. Her acting was very good, but unfortunately, the script was a bit poor.” Leticia nodded, then poked Bai Ling. “Your turn, give her some advice on chasing girls.”
“I haven’t even successfully chased you yet, wouldn’t giving her advice be misleading her?” Bai Ling retorted in a low voice.
Miss Bai’s romantic experience was undoubtedly quite unsuccessful. If she were to guide Miss Songstress, she feared she would directly lead her senior astray.
Moreover, speaking of which… wasn’t the age difference between the Songstress and this girl a bit too large?
