Chapter 70): Hell’s Kitchen
Back in her apartment, Lu Yibei heaved a sigh of relief.
She decided not to take the elevator; a lone girl pulling a trolley case and a statue may attract unwanted attention.
Although the Night Division may not pay close attention to her place of residence, it’s better to be cautious.
Pushing open the door to the stairs, dusty air greeted her nostrils. Carrying the statue in one hand and the trolley case in the other, she carefully closed the door, trying not to make any noise.
Climbing up the stairs, she quietly analysed tonight’s events.
The Plate Deity game harbours a great evil, but she learnt that through incantations, she was able to stimulate the power in her own body.
Now that she ruined the ritual, it doesn’t mean that she’s off scot-free. The entity behind the ritual may still target her, so she must find its source and be prepared to deal with it.
‘Pity that my clearance is too low. Otherwise, I could easily look for it in the Night Division records.’
‘Just how do I become a full-time worker in the Night Division?’