"Father" (Continued)

Rosalind looked at Kuzkavina Domination.

"I don't like her. In a while, I'll create a mission to transfer her away. Then, the orphanage here... Pellervy, you'll take over?"

"... No, please allow me to refuse."

Pellervy tempted for a moment, but in the end she shook her head.

Heaven knows what Liu Bai wants her to do as a price; she has the will but not the power to do anything about this.

"Let her manage it."

Pellervy glanced at Kuzkavina Domination.

"There's no need to do anything unusual right now, and besides, her popularity can also help you, La Signora. Rosalind."

Sensing Pellervy's gaze, Kuzkavina Domination smiled and bowed slightly with her hand on her chest.

Even if Kuzkavina had ulterior motives, her skills in raising children were not the problem; the issue lay in her parenting.

The one who tied the knot must untie it; she would be a very suitable candidate to correct the current education of children.

Moreover, as a deputy, Kuzkavina is actually quite capable.

"... Tsk, then so be it."

Rosalind could tell from Pellervy's expression that things were really hopeless.

"Don't do anything to the children."

Rosalind glared at Kuzkavina Domination and Liu Bai.

"I will not repeat Kuzkavina's previous... useless actions."

Although the Herrscher of Dominion actually have a certain fondness for Kuzkavina's behavior from an anti-human perspective.

But... if my own prince doesn't like it, then so be it.

"However, in exchange, Master... would you mind also taking up a nominal position here?"

The definition of the Herrscher of Dominion's attempt to win over Liu Bai is very simple—to conquer the world.

Once they realized their goal, things became simple: winning people's hearts... or rather, manipulating people's hearts—they were experts at it!

Give her some time, and she can turn the entire Northernmost Branch into the most loyal supporters of her prince.

Of course... as a price, Liu Bai would have to give up a little bit of his charm.

They could even turn Liu Bai into a prince of the underworld if they could infiltrate other forces!

Oh, the "inside" in the "inside world" here means extraordinary.

Although the Herrscher of Dominion always believed that their prince could attract more people by going into the adult entertainment industry.

If it weren't for the respect they still felt for Liu Bai, a "prince of noble birth," they would have suggested that he debut as an idol.

Therefore, high charm should be put to good use...

Rosalind and Pellervy merely glanced at the suggestion and did not object further.

Anyway, Liu Bai can't stay here any longer. As for his position... maybe it just means he'll have to pay an extra salary?

"Sure, what position?" Bai couldn't think of a reason to refuse.

"Father or grandfather?"

"Cough cough—!"

Upon hearing Kuzkavina Domination's words, Pellervy choked on her own saliva.

What nonsense are you spouting?!

Liu Bai's expression also turned strange.

"After all, I wouldn't want you to suffer a loss, would I?"

Kuzkavina, with a respectful expression, gave what seemed to be an impeccable reason.

"As for the specific position... how about vice dean to keep things under wraps?"

"..."

Now, even Acheron, who had been paying little attention to the outside world, has turned his gaze towards us!

Mother and father, isn't that an even more direct couple than prince and princess?

Pellervy was also looking at him with a serious expression.

Although... as the de facto new ruler of the orphanage, it's not a big deal to have a title...

"Let's go with Father," Rita made the choice for Liu Bai. "However, La Signora. Kuzkavina ... there can't be two suns in the sky."

"Understood, I will have the children call me Dean as usual."

Kuzkavina nodded hastily—she also felt a slight chill on her back.

Hmm... The person she respects most in the family is Liu Bai, but the person she fears most is Acheron!

Acheron's slash gave her PTSD!

Liu Bai also breathed a sigh of relief.

Father, grandfather, etc... these are not good terms for him!

Why can't we use something like "brother"?

Rita! My savior—!

Liu Bai looked at Rita gratefully.

At this moment, stepping forward to emphasize the leadership significance of the title while reducing the sense of CP (couple pairing) is simply like being a savior!

"So, I need to call you 'Father' now?"

As she left the orphanage, Pellervy's tone carried a hint of mockery.

"We're not related by blood, nor have we raised you, so call me whatever you want." Bai shrugged.

He wasn't much Pellervy.

Unlike Kuzkavina, whose biological daughter is already eighteen years old.

"Snort..."

Pellervy snorted and led Liu Bai to the medical department.

A red-haired girl lay unconscious in a private hospital room.

Liu Bai reached out and checked the girl's physical condition.

It's not serious. Although internal organ damage looks scary, it's not a difficult or complicated disease. Some hidden injuries are just minor problems.

"How is it, 'Father'? Can you cure her?"

"A minor issue."

Liu Bai took a bowl of soup from the Serenitea Pot at his waist.

"Hmm... Even though it's been in the fridge overnight, it's still drinkable. Let's heat it up."

"...?"

Should I complain about taking things out of the kettle first, or should I complain about the soup?

This is exactly what you did last night—

Ah, now that you mention it, after drinking the soup last night, my injuries really did feel much better.

"..."

Do all elixirs look like this nowadays?

No way! A magic potion my foot! Pellervy herself detected several ingredients in it!

However, having experienced it herself, Pellervy still followed Liu Bai's arrangements.

"Speaking of which... Father, what do you think might be in the other secret room that Kuzkavina has hidden?"

"An experiment related to the Babel Tower."

Liu Bai answered almost without hesitation.

"Otherwise, I can't understand why she would let you fight each other and raise poisonous insects... and why she chose you."

There isn't much background information; Pellervy's appearance is simply "Honkai Infection".

When this opportune moment came, Liu Bai released Mobius.

Yes, this person was full of confidence when he set off, but when he encountered the cold air, he was just as cooped up as the Yae Miko.

Kiana really wanted to go out and have fun—but unfortunately, this place wasn't safe at first.

"The Babel Tower... Herrscher?"

Pellervy was no stranger to the origins of the event that led them to be orphans.

"I heard from some elders that the Lymba Biewu Tower had already stood (on the Eighth Academy) for fifty or sixty years before that?"

Dream

"Um."

Liu Bai remembered that Babel Tower first appeared in the visual novels that set in Anti-Entropy, Planck and others had been invited to participate.

"However, I don't know when the research on Herrscher began."

"The Babel Tower... 'The Tower of Heaven,' why is it named that? Is it a desire to become a god? Or a yearning for the realm of the gods? 'Father,' which do you think it is?"

"Maybe it's just a fancy name they came up with?"

"..."

As expected of you, you always manage to say things that leave people speechless.

"Peru, do you want to become Herrscher?"

"?"

Pellervy paused for a moment, then shook her head.

"I might have cried when Krelay committed suicide two years ago, but at other times... the only one who deserves to die is Kuzkavina."

Pellervy's target of hatred was very clear, and she did not wallow in self-pity.

In some ways, Pellervy was a very positive and pragmatic person.

Indiscriminate destruction of everything is not what she wants.

"Father, why are you asking this?" Pellervy, somewhat puzzled.

"Um... just saying."

"..."

To be honest, Pelucci felt that she really needed to properly educate her new "scarred father" boyfriend.

Stop rambling on and on.

Having grown accustomed to the cautious way she interacted with Kuzkavina, she found herself somewhat unaccustomed to being around Liu Bai.

"By the way, please sit down."

Liu Bai glanced at Pellervy, who stood ramrod straight beside her like a butler, her face almost expressionless.

Plus, Pellervy's white suit...

It seems like it should be called... White Butler?

Rather than a "father" and daughter, they are more like a master and his butler.

"Yes, Father... I still don't quite feel comfortable with this kind of interaction." Pellervy bowed slightly and then pulled up a chair from the side.

It's a bit too disorganized.

Although she had long seen through Kuzkavina's lies, she still agreed with some of Kuzkavina's perspectives.

After all... this era is cruel.