Starting Today-I'll Be the Sea King! (cont.)

Even so, Lin Yu chose to forgive her sins, help her find solutions to her problems, and comfort her wounded heart...

Okay, although judging from Brother Lin Yu's subsequent actions, he did indeed still want to kill Mother Cocolia, there was nothing wrong with his words.

It was because my speed of gaining merit and promotion couldn't keep up with the speed at Mother Cocolia acted recklessly that I failed to complete this plan.

He's been good enough to me in every way, so now—it's my turn to help him out.

Although Brother Lin Yu didn't outwardly show any affection for others beyond friendship, judging from his secret kiss with the Class President, he's actually quite normal in that regard.

But even the Class President, who was stolen a kiss by Brother Lin Yu, couldn't stop him, so now—my and Yuno's tactics are theoretically without any problems.

If one person can't dissuade you, then escalate the situation.

If Brother Lin Yu and everyone else fall in love, he'll probably tone it down a little when he has more lovers.

"But then again..."

After taking a big bite of her popsicle, Yuno suddenly grinned mischievously at Bronya and asked.

Who do you think will win today?

"Well..."

Bronya, who was standing aside at this moment, glanced at Kiana and Mei, who were bursting with fighting spirit, and then at Anna, who was still making up her mind, and Fu Hua, who had a calm expression. She frowned slightly.

Although she was a staunch supporter Kiana in this round of actions, the clear-headed Bronya knew very well that Kiana's chances of winning were definitely not the highest.

She looks incredibly fierce and full of fighting spirit right now, but...

Sigh, given Sister Kiana's personality, if you were truly prepared, you would have already charged in.

Now that you're on the beach, you're all bracing yourself but not moving an inch, which clearly shows you're still hesitating inside.

She was cowardly before the battle even began, which led to her being identified as a stubborn but soft-hearted little devil.

"Let's exclude Sister Kiana first; I feel like she's the least stable one this time."

"That's true."

Yuno was watching the 'battlefield' at this moment, looked at Kiana, whose body was stiff, and sighed softly.

"Oh, Kiana."

"I've known her for more than half a year now. When she first transferred to my class, she wasn't like this at all."

"Back then, she was full of confidence... well, skipping class every day was a bit too much confidence."

"But now, in the eighty days since she arrived at the St. Freya Academy, her confidence has visibly diminished little by little, and I can even sense occasionally that she feels a little inferior when facing her seniors."

"She is already very strong, but perhaps it is because she is too competitive that she sets excessively high standards for herself."

"So far, she's fine when she's facing other people, but once she realizes she's facing a senior..."

Seeing Kiana about to take a step forward but ultimately not following through, Yuno sighed once again.

"I remember you had a lot of theoretical knowledge—how much did you actually teach her in this area?"

"Of course, all of them."

After responding decisively, Bronya took a big bite of her popsicle, swallowed the crushed ice, and then whispered to Yuno.

"Sister Kiana is truly a genius. With her diligent study, she learned all of this knowledge in a much shorter time than I did."

"But if the object is Brother Lin Yu... sigh, all I have is theory, but I don't even dare to take the first step. No matter how much theory I have, it's useless."

Sister Kiana, move! Why aren't you moving?

Bronya even packed a condom for you in your suitcase, but if you keep doing this, you won't even get to use it; you'll be the first one out.

Then, after sensing Bronya's anxious gaze, Kiana moved.

Unfortunately, Kiana, sensing the gaze, did not decide to walk towards Lin Yu. Instead, she chose to run towards her mentor, Bronya, with a pleading look in her eyes.

Seeing Kiana's attitude, Bronya and Yuno exchanged a glance and shook their heads helplessly, reading each other's thoughts from their eyes.

Oh, Kiana.

Sigh, hopeless. Let's move on to the next one.

After seeing Kiana walk towards Bronya, Yuno asked Bronya one last question.

"So, what was the answer just now?"

"I think it's still a choice between the Class President and Anna, after all..."

Bronya glanced at Mei, who appeared imposing but was actually motionless, and whispered.

"Mei- neechan's body is actually quite stiff."

Yes, Bronya's analysis is absolutely correct.

The reason we took this action, besides being for our seniors, was clearly because we had a better relationship with Kiana and Mei.

But now, we've already tried so hard, and in the end you didn't even budge.

Mei, it's not that I don't want to help you, but this...

We can only pave the way for you, but if you don't move an inch, even if we bring the seniors to you, it won't help.

Wow, I'm really impressed.

It's just a matter of a word and a kiss, how come you're all so stiff?

If everyone suffers a setback in today's battle, then I'll have to consider tactic number two.

Since everyone is stuck on the track, why not let one person take the lead?

Once someone gets close to their senior— Mei, Kiana, no matter how much you hesitate, you should be getting anxious by now.

Class President Fu Hua was just one step away from succeeding... but it seems we can't let her achieve her goal first.

If that doesn't work today, then I'll have to help Anna out.

He walked up to Bronya, and after watching Yuno leave with a thoughtful expression on her face, he asked Bronya anxiously.

"Bronya, what were you and Yuno talking about just now?"

"You're such a disappointment, Sister Kiana."

Seeing the unease on the girl's face, Bronya said coldly to Kiana.

"I've taught you all the skills, but you, you, you—you won't even move a muscle!"

Facing Bronya, whose face was frosty yet whose eyes were blazing with fire, Kiana immediately merged her two seals and spoke to Bronya very decisively.

"... I'm sorry, it was my fault!"

"Admitting your mistakes is useless, Sister Kiana —now, we've reached the most crucial moment."

At this moment, Bronya looked at her companion and could only suppress her helplessness, speaking very seriously to Kiana.

"Sister Kiana, there's something I haven't told you before, but now I feel I have to tell you."

"Yes, please guide me, Teacher Bronya!"

"I wouldn't call it giving guidance, but I think we need to understand one thing: we, as Valkyrie, and Brother Lin Yu, as a Knight, are essentially all soldiers of Schicksal."

"And Sister Kiana, do you know what's the easiest thing for a male soldier to do to relax?"

Hearing Bronya's question, Kiana swallowed hard and asked Bronya nervously.

"Yes, what is it?"

"The answer is the union of love—don't stare at me like that, this is the conclusion reached after some research institutions conducted surveys in the past."

"I won't go into the complicated process. Just know that right now, Brother Lin Yu, who is on edge, really needs to relax."

"Is that so?"

"Yes, that's right."

After giving an affirmative answer, Bronya continued speaking to Kiana.

"Sister Kiana, please don't think your actions are selfish or inappropriate. Anyone among us can see that Brother Lin Yu is too nervous."

"You take action not only for yourself, but also for him—people who are under a lot of stress can develop PTSD if they stay in this state for too long."

"Sister Kiana, you don't want Brother Lin Yu's mental illness to worsen because of your hesitation, do you?"

If Kiana had hesitated before due to various reasons, then upon hearing these words, Kiana heart was immediately filled with unease.

"I see!"

"Very good, that's it."

Watching Kiana being manipulated... well, it can't be called manipulation, because what Bronya said was actually true.

Lin Yu's mental health issues and the fact that male soldiers used this incident to relax are both objective realities.

Bronya only used a slightly inflammatory tone for the sake of her companions.

"Sister Kiana, you have to keep going! Bronya will always be your support!"

Yes, that's enough.

If that still doesn't work... damn it, then we'll just have to let someone else do it.

If no one else can do it either...

If it's Brother Lin Yu, I can do it myself.

If it can improve his condition even a little, then...

—At that time, I'll just consider it repaying a favor to him.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the beach, Raiden Mei was struggling with her inner turmoil.

Sensing the complex emotions Raiden Mei was experiencing, the Herrscher of Thunder truly felt...

Ah, I overestimated her before.

She's still that coward; her previous bravado was just an occasional glimpse.

No matter how decisive you are verbally, once you're on the battlefield, you're still a useless piece of trash who can't even draw his sword.

No, that's not true!

[That hasn't happened yet. Are you going to say next that you weren't prepared?]

[You were so confident before, but now Lin Yu is lying there, and you can't even walk over to him—you're still not convinced that I called you a piece of trash?]

I, I, I—

[What do you mean, "you"?]

Mei, who was spying on Lin Yu's Herrscher of Thunder Mei her senses, let out a cold laugh.

[Heh, Lin Yu is lying on a beach chair wearing sunglasses, watching the sun. What's wrong with you walking over there now?]

If you can't do it, you can't do it. If you really can't do it—

How dare you criticize me? Who was it that told me to study hard and learn properly, only to back down at the last minute?

The past is the past, the present is the present!

The Herrscher of Thunder, whose wounds had been reopened, spoke to Mei in a fit of rage and shame.

If you don't believe me, I'll show you right now!

No need!

I wasn't prepared before, but now... Kiana ran away on her own, so I'll go for it!

[Okay, go for it—don't give me a chance to laugh at you!]

After taking a step, Mei felt much more relaxed.

What's wrong with that? He just walked towards Lin Yu. It's that simple.

Before, I was actually thinking, 'This swimsuit is so shameless, what will Lin Yu think of me?' — I was overthinking it.

[Don't overthink things. The more you overthink, the more it makes me think you're just being a coward and creating unnecessary drama for yourself.]

Hmph, just you wait and see, Herrscher of Thunder.