Truly Worthy of Being Lin Yu's Daughter (cont.)

It's worth noting that Lin Yu, the number one slacker in the dorm, rarely gets any rest.

Now, he is actually regretting that everyone voluntarily returned to the Far East Branch from the beach ahead of schedule.

It's not easy, the iron tree has finally blossomed!

"Brother Lin Yu, you don't need to worry too much."

At this moment, Bronya glanced at the expressions on everyone's faces out of the corner of her eye, and then continued speaking to Lin Yu.

"The headmistress said she just had a bad feeling and told us to go back."

"Once we confirm there are no problems that need to be addressed, we can continue our vacation, and then we can still enjoy ourselves to the fullest."

If anyone else had said that, Lin Yu would have thought they were being incredibly willful and had nothing better to do.

But if it were Theresa...

Well, even if she said that, it would seem very willful. However, considering that Theresa is essentially a member of the Kaslana clan, Lin Yu thought it would be better for her to obediently return to the Far East Branch.

The Kaslana clan's intuition is sometimes accurate and sometimes not, but if something really happens and everyone is out there, it would be too ridiculous if their old home, St. Freya Academy, were to be taken down.

As for other things...

"Strangeness."

After glancing at the people around him, Lin Yu frowned slightly.

"Where are Fu Hua, Bianca, and Rita?"

"Oh, Bishop Otto also gave the order for Miss Rita and Miss Bianca to return to headquarters. As for the Class President..."

Recalling Fu Hua's strange demeanor today, Bronya truthfully told Lin Yu.

"The Class President said he had to go to headquarters, so he left with Miss Rita and Miss Bianca."

"But the Class President seems really angry today."

Angry?

Recalling Fu Hua's mental state from yesterday to today, Lin Yu felt that Fu Hua had indeed been acting a bit strange lately.

Logically speaking, someone like her who values promises should maintain a state of 'hiding her true strength' even after recovering, due to her agreement with Otto.

But the current Fu Hua gave Lin Yu the feeling that 'she is not pretending at all'.

In the past, Fu Hua was at most an A-rank Valkyrie close to S-rank, and there was nothing else special about her.

But now...

The thought that Fu Hua had indeed become Herrscher in the original timeline made Lin Yu feel that something was increasingly wrong.

Since Fu Hua already possessed the potential of Herrscher, and her style began to change in the direction of Herrscher of Reason, Lin Yu felt that it was better for him to give up his fantasies.

Everything is accelerating now, and it's not impossible that Fu Hua has been bewitched by the Honkai Consciousness.

I have to go to the Schicksal Headquarters.

If she had just beaten Otto up, that would have been fine; Otto deserved to be beaten anyway.

However, if her conflict with Otto leads to a fight between her and Bianca and Rita, then the problem becomes quite serious.

Even if Fu Hua is healthy now, the kind of misfortune of being usurped in the original story should not happen to her.

However, the guidance of the Herrscher of Reason and the Honkai Consciousness is subtle and gradual—well, that's not the point at all.

I suspect she'd actually wanted to beat Otto up a long time ago.

If the Honkai Consciousness were to guide her in this direction, it is entirely possible that the influence of the Herrscher of Reason could completely mislead Fu Hua.

Although Su should also be at the Schicksal Headquarters, now that I feel things are not going well, it is not appropriate for him to stay at the Far East Branch and slack off.

After glancing back at his daughter who was standing quietly on the ground, Lin Yu squatted down and gently stroked Lin Yi's hair.

Before he could even speak, Lin Yi obediently said to Lin Yu.

"If Dad has something to do, then he can go ahead and do it."

"I will listen to what my Mom and aunts say, so Dad can focus on his work."

"... Then I'm relieved, my dear daughter."

As Lin Yu watched the man emerge from the transport plane, he calmly addressed the crowd before walking towards the plane.

"I just remembered that I also have something to do back at the Schicksal Headquarters. Everyone, let's go back to the Far East Branch first."

"Mike, get me back to headquarters as fast as you can."

Wow, so in such a hurry?

Seeing the undisguised anxiety in Lin Yu's eyes, Mike whistled and immediately returned to the transport plane.

Those watching the transport plane take off and disappear into the distance exchanged glances, and simultaneously saw a hint of helplessness in each other's eyes.

It has to be said that if Lin Yu just now gave Bronya the feeling of an iron tree blooming, then Lin Yu now gives everyone the feeling of 'Ah, Lin Yu really hasn't changed at all.'

Although most people don't know why Lin Yu went to the Schicksal Headquarters, no one would think that Lin Yu was just bored and had nothing better to do than go to the Schicksal Headquarters to play.

In the past, some of Lin Yu's actions were incomprehensible to many people at the time.

However, after the incident, everyone understood from the outcome of Lin Yu's actions that Lin Yu's choice at the time was not problematic.

Well, aside from putting himself in danger, Lin Yu's choice was indeed not a problem.

But now...

"I feel something's not right."

At this moment, Kiana watched the transport plane disappear into the distance and suddenly said with a hint of unease.

"The Class President seemed suspicious, and the senior immediately followed him—this is clearly something fishy."

"Yes, that's true, but..."

Looking at the other helicopter in front of her, Mei, who had calmed down, frowned and said.

"Two transport planes would have been enough to send us back to the Far East Branch in batches."

"But one of the transport planes went to deliver Lin Yu, so we can't split up now."

"Bronya has already contacted the Far East Branch. Principal Theresa said she will send another transport plane to pick us up."

"Hmm..."

At this moment, Mei looked at Yuno had been silent all morning, and suddenly spoke to Yuno.

"Yuno, why don't you go and support Lin Yu?"

"The headquarters should have enough combat power, but after the battle, my colleagues may need the power of creation to heal their injuries."

"Okay, sure."

After Mei mentioned her name, Yuno snapped out of her daze and nodded to everyone.

"Then, I'll leave the matter to you, senior."

"Yuno's Mom!"

At this moment, Lin Yi looked at Yuno was about to leave, and suddenly shouted at Yuno.

"My name is Lin Yi, and my Dad gave me that name."

"... Okay, Xiao Yi, you should go home with Kiana's Mom first."

After forcing a smile, Yuno said to Lin Yi.

"I have something to do, so I'll take action on my own first."

After watching Yuno finish speaking, she rushed towards the transport plane as if fleeing. Only then did Mei realize that her idea was correct.

Since yesterday, Yuno, as the child's other mother, has been avoiding the child.

Mei didn't think Yuno disliked the cute child, but since she had noticed that her companion didn't want to face certain things, finding a way to help her out of her predicament was something Mei had to do.

As for whether Yuno will be able to mentally prepare herself to face what she has to face in the future, that's not Mei's concern.

That's all she can do. As for the future...

[Are you still worrying about Poison Ivy's future? You should be thinking about what you're going to do in the future.]

Why do you always seem to pop up at these times?

Why did you have to show up at this time? Of course, it's to laugh at you, Mei.

[You're always thinking about other people's feelings. Even before this brat landed, you were still hesitant to act because of others' feelings, and now that he's landed, you're still the same.]

[Lin Yu, Kiana, Yuno already have a child. I think you should just give up and go cry in a corner.]

You... me...

See, you can't even say anything to refute me.

They knew perfectly well that even if this brat wasn't their 'biological' daughter, it would still strengthen their bond.

[But even now, you're still concerned about the kid's feelings, about everyone else's feelings, while ignoring your own.]

At least they were tough before, but now they can't even be tough anymore, so what's the point of saying anything?

Hey, don't just stay silent! At least give me some feedback.

... Perhaps you are right.

I am such an incompetent and cowardly person.

"Um, Mei, I was just kidding."

I didn't even have the courage to pursue Lin Yu, and now I've ended up like this. This is the retribution I deserve.

[I was just using reverse psychology, don't actually think they've finished their job and blocked all the way!]

At this moment, Mei, feeling utterly disheartened, listened to the words spoken by the Herrscher of Thunder in her mind, but she truly could no longer generate any thoughts that she felt she 'shouldn't have'.

I am truly incompetent.

Compared to my time in Changkong City, I have only improved in strength, but my mindset remains unchanged.

No, there have been changes.

In the past, Lin Yu described me as someone whose "sword in my heart had become dull, and was even about to break."

But now... does a sword that a swordsman should have still exist in my heart?

At this moment, Anna looked at her companions, each with their own ulterior motives, and was completely confused about the situation.

It's strange, why does it feel like everyone is thinking about random things?

"Aunt Anna."

After jogging to Anna's side, Lin Yi spoke cautiously to Anna.

"Ignore them. All that thinking is just unnecessary worry."

"Aunt Anna, just stay true to yourself. Don't be like Aunt Mei and Yuno's Mom, thinking about things that don't need to be thought about."

"Is that so?"

Looking at the child in front of her, Anna could only feel...

—Ah, no wonder she's Lin Yu's Daughter, she's been so smart since she was little.

Lin Yu, who was on the plane at that moment, suddenly saw the character introduction template that popped up by the system and was stunned for a moment.

Name: Anna Sania

[Identity: A young girl of the Sania clan, B-rank Valkyrie of Schicksal, currently belonging to the Far East Branch.]

Current favorability rating: 63

[Note: Your cotton-padded coat is strong and sturdy!]

No, wait a minute, I didn't just talk to Anna, did I?

At this point, ignoring her doesn't lower her favorability rating, but why does it jump up by three points?

To be honest, even this system doesn't quite understand it.

But that's just how it is... Sigh, host, when did you become so strong?

What's wrong? Is there a problem if I've already done it?