"Huh? Elysia, shouldn't you give me an explanation?"
A slightly angry voice echoed in the small interrogation room. Mobius's signature tone drew attention.
The reason for her displeasure was the new recommendation report on the table.
The photo on it, a voluptuous girl with two-toned twintails, was undoubtedly Vill-V.
And below, written in elegant script, was the name "Elysia" as the recommender.
As a highly secretive organization, in its early stages, besides members assigned by various nations, Fire Moth primarily relied on recommendations from existing members. As long as the recommendation passed the organization's review, the individual could join.
Ironically, despite the Fire Moth higher-ups' dislike for Mobius, she was still the one mainly responsible for this aspect.
"You should be aware of her identity, right? A wanted criminal who has committed crimes of varying degrees in various countries, roaming around under different faces and names… Such a 'splendid' resume. You've recommended quite a remarkable person, Elysia."
As a secret organization jointly established by various nations, Fire Moth's intelligence network was exceptional. Although Vill-V disguised herself well, her past was easily laid out before Mobius. Holding Vill-V's past records, Mobius emphasized the word "splendid" with a sneer and displeasure on her face.
Even within Fire Moth, Vill-V was considered a top-class wanted criminal.
"Desperate times call for desperate measures. Isn't Fire Moth an organization born from such a background?"
The girl chuckled. "As for Vill-V's criminal record, you know that's not really important, right?"
"You've already witnessed her extraordinary abilities. We should naturally treat those with exceptional abilities with a different attitude and approach."
If it weren't for the existence of Honkai, there would never be an organization as complex as Fire Moth in this world.
But precisely because of its existence, Fire Moth enjoyed special privileges in many areas.
Jiang Qiao was certain that Fire Moth wouldn't be able to refuse a genius like Vill-V.
After all, even in the original timeline, the Fire Moth higher-ups intended to recruit Vill-V—they just wanted her to be an obedient dog.
Only Mobius, having witnessed Vill-V's destructive power firsthand, stubbornly wanted to eliminate this dangerous magician.
And now, before Vill-V touched upon forbidden information and Fire Moth issued an arrest warrant, Jiang Qiao had preemptively recommended Vill-V's membership in the name of "Elysia."
Therefore, even though Vill-V was a wanted criminal in several countries, she joined the organization voluntarily, rather than being captured and then recruited.
Although the end result was the same, the room for maneuver was much greater than her original captive status.
After all, there was a huge difference between voluntarily surrendering and being captured.
"Hmph."
Mobius flung her sleeves and left, leaving only the smiling Jiang Qiao.
This outcome was certainly expected. With "Elysia's" achievements in defeating the Second Herrscher, a recommendation from her, a Fire Moth hero, was impossible for Fire Moth to refuse.
Moreover, Vill-V's demonstrated abilities also perfectly matched the needs of the Fire Moth higher-ups.
Jiang Qiao believed that with the magician's abilities, it wouldn't be long before she climbed to the position of head of the Fire Moth Engineering Department.
Next, as long as she could win over Dr. MEI, the last of the Fire Moth's Big Three, the plan would be on track.
"During this time, I still need to raise my favorability with the lovely Mobius~ Oh dear, I suddenly feel so busy~"
Perhaps thinking of the interesting things that could happen in the future, the pink-haired girl revealed a mischievous, fairy-like smirk.
Now, as for Elysia's situation—
"That Raven is approaching again. It seems World Serpent has started to act on Elysia's appearance."
Recalling the picture Elysia sent, the smiling Jiang Qiao briefly reminisced about the feeling of curiosity in her hands. At the same time, she had some guesses about World Serpent behind Raven, and started to understand the situation through the chat group—
Jiang Qiao: Elysia, how's the situation on your end?
Elysia: Hmm~ Natasha is very cute. I didn't expect to see such a cute girl while enjoying the night view. It was definitely right not to go to bed early.
Elysia: But the way she looks at me is a bit strange.
Jiang Qiao: Haha, you can play with her however you like. I think she'll be quite cooperative.
Elysia: Eh? Why?
Elysia was a little disappointed. After all, Raven looked like a thief who had broken into her house. Although she didn't mind much, she also felt that she probably wouldn't be able to keep her around for long.
Jiang Qiao: If I had to say... she's probably an acquaintance of mine. Just think of her as coming specifically to find you.
Seeing this message, Elysia's eyes lit up.
So, she was Jiang Qiao's acquaintance! She thought she was a burglar!
Hmm, since she's Jiang Qiao's acquaintance, it's okay to be a little bolder, right?
—In reality, Raven's mentality was already starting to crumble.
She had originally planned to briefly play along with this pink-haired hooligan, see if she could find the Seven Thunders of Retribution, and then quickly make her escape.
Let someone else handle the task of investigating the pink-haired hooligan.
Unexpectedly, after briefly shaking off Elysia and hiding in the restroom under the pretext of using it, Raven had just spoken with her unreliable adoptive father.
After reporting the situation, Gray Serpent fell silent.
After a long while, he finally asked:
"Are you sure that the man named Jiang Qiao is that pink-haired girl in disguise?"
In fact, Gray Serpent was also a bit confused. He had originally intended to convey their leader's instructions to Raven.
As a result, after learning from Raven that the Sovereign may have disguised herself as a man and pretended not to know Raven, his CPU was about to overheat.
"Is there a possibility that you've got the wrong person?"
"Impossible, absolutely impossible! This guy's way of speaking, his tone, is exactly the same as that pink-haired hooligan! And that expression, it's practically 99%..."
Raven thought for a moment, but didn't mention the only difference she suspected, which was the difference in Lesbianism intensity between the pink-haired hooligan and the useless Fat Woman—she felt it was meaningless.
Who identifies people based on their Lesbianism content?
"So, you're absolutely, positively sure that the man named Jiang Qiao is that girl in disguise?"
"I'm absolutely, positively sure! I swear on my savings! This bastard Jiang Qiao is definitely the pink-haired hooligan!"
Seeing Raven so serious, even using her precious savings as a guarantee, Gray Serpent, as her adoptive father, finally believed her.
Besides, with that Sovereign's personality, she really seemed capable of doing the things Raven described.
In that case—
"Raven, according to the Sovereign's orders, your task for the next while is to stay by that man named Jiang Qiao's side and satisfy all her requests as much as possible!"