This Matter Is a Secret Between Us

From this perspective, Bronya's actions are perfectly justifiable.

We can't discuss anything too confidential unless we've thoroughly checked the room and found no listening devices.

This is such a hassle.

The Honkai has accelerated to this point, why now of all times...?

—Are humans not yet able to unite and fight together, but instead continuing to prepare for internal strife?

Meanwhile, in a coffee shop

After leaving the room with Rita, Lin Yu used the Quantum Teleportation System to transport himself and Rita to a coffee shop in Shenzhou.

Rita, who had been teleported here by Lin Yu, watched Lin Yu ordering his food without showing any sign of confusion.

"Being this cautious... it seems..."

"A'yu, you know much more than I thought."

Hearing Rita's meaningful words, Lin Yu, who had finished ordering, could only lead Rita to a private room on the second floor and say helplessly to Rita.

"I'm sorry, sister, there are many things I didn't mean to hide from you on purpose."

Rita, who was sitting in front of Lin Yu, smiled at her sworn brother and gently shook her head.

"I'm not blaming you, A'yu."

"On the contrary, you are a younger brother that I am truly proud of."

"I'm so proud..."

Hearing Rita's praise, Lin Yu suddenly let out a very tired sigh.

"Ha, I'm just an immature kid."

"I charged forward on my own, arrogantly believing that I could do everything perfectly, but in the end, it was all just wishful thinking on my part."

"Stop, it's time to stop wallowing in self-pity."

After giving the waiter who had just brought the hot water to the private room a slight smile, Rita immediately looked at her sworn brother.

Seeing the disappointment on her sworn brother's face, Rita suddenly reached out her right hand and gently stroked Lin Yu's face, speaking to him very tenderly.

"Stop thinking about these unnecessary things."

"It's rare that my brother and I have time to sit down and chat today, so let's start by talking about some personal topics."

"... What personal topic?"

"Well, for example..."

Seeing Lin Yu's slightly uneasy expression, Rita suddenly whispered to Lin Yu.

How does it feel to be a man?

Lin Yu, who had just poured hot water into his mouth, immediately turned his head away and spat out all the hot water.

Wait, what's going on?

How did she know about this?!

[Isn't that obvious? Rita may be weak in combat, but she's never been weak in any other aspect.]

[The Schicksal is one of her identities, but not everything. As a perfect maid, she needs to be a master at reading people to prepare everything her master needs before she even speaks.]

Okay, that makes a lot of sense, but...

[Hehehe, what to do? The parents have noticed the problem—why not just let her experience your cannon too?]

Shut up!

"Why aren't you saying anything, A'yu?"

Seeing Lin Yu's embarrassed expression, Rita's teasing tone became even more pronounced.

"I don't mean to blame you. On the contrary, when I found out that something like this had happened between you and Miss Kiana, I was actually a little relieved."

"After all, now..."

"—My A'yu has finally become an adult, which is truly a cause for celebration."

Chapter 265. This matter is a secret between us.

"Sister, stop talking."

Faced with his sworn sister, whose gossip was quite obvious, Lin Yu felt extremely embarrassed and dared not look Rita in the eye.

Can we change the subject?

"Okay, let's change the subject then."

Seeing her sworn brother's obvious embarrassment, Rita withdrew her right hand and asked Lin Yu with a smile.

"So, how many younger brothers and sisters do you plan to have for Xiao Yi?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yu resumed his usual expressionless demeanor.

"Sis, let's get down to business."

"Hey, but I'm talking about serious business."

Rita looked slightly surprised as her brother tried to change the subject.

"Isn't your marriage a serious matter to you?"

Ugh, so annoying. I don't know what to say, but I just have this urge to rant.

What's so annoying? Just tell her what you really think.

Starting today, I'm going to be Sea King —is that something I can say to my older sister?!

"Okay, okay, the topic of having children might be too early for you. So, let's move on to the next topic."

Seeing that Lin Yu still maintained an expressionless face, with an attitude of 'you speak first, then I'll speak,' Rita, who had heard footsteps, waited for several seconds before smiling and taking the coffees from the waiter who had just entered the room.

"Excuse me, please refrain from approaching this private room for the time being."

"Okay, I understand."

After dismissing the waiter, Rita placed the iced milk Lin Yu had ordered in front of him, then picked up her coffee and took a small sip.

At this moment, Lin Yu, who had just picked up the iced milk, fully experienced what it meant to be restless.

Although he is already quite outstanding in terms of individual ability, but...

As the eldest sister, Rita was like a mother to him, especially since she was the one who saved him from that hell back then. Under the pressure of this dual identity and emotions, Lin Yu, who had regained his memories, would naturally feel pressure far greater than usual at this time.

[What pressure? Host, you need to understand one thing—this is Honkai World!]

[The Honkai worldview is essentially a post-apocalyptic worldview. What does a post-apocalyptic worldview care about? It's all about who has the bigger fist!]

If this woman dares to make things difficult for you, then knock her to the ground and take her back—

Speak like a normal person.

Unless there are special circumstances, why would I possibly lay a hand on Rita?

[Hey, isn't this situation unusual enough?]

What the hell? We were just chatting with family, why did you suddenly escalate the topic to this?

"A'yu, there's no need to panic so much."

Seeing that Lin Yu had reverted to his expressionless state, Rita put down her coffee cup and smiled at Lin Yu.

"You're an adult now. Your sister can't and won't control what choices you make in your relationships."

"I just want you to understand one thing: no matter what choice you make, we are family."

"I will always support the choices you've made, A'yu."

"... elder sister."

Looking at the girl in front of him, Lin Yu suddenly had a thought that he shouldn't have.

However, he quickly suppressed this idea.

"Okay, okay, it's not like we just met, why are you being so emotional?"

Rita, who was staring at Lin Yu, suddenly revealed a meaningful smile.

"If you're really touched, why don't you tell your sister now..."

"—Besides Kiana, who else have you taken a fancy to?"

???

[Oh, this system retracts its previous statement. You really shouldn't have physically assaulted such a kind older sister.]

Looking at Rita's expression, you, who know her very well, know that Rita is genuinely asking for your opinion.

She wasn't actually angry that her brother might be involved with countless women at the same time; in fact—she was rather proud?

Although I really want to refute what you said, right now...

[Now?]

Damn, what you're saying this time seems to make a lot of sense.

"Oh dear, A'yu, are you shy, or...?"

At this moment, Rita seemed to be thinking of something sad, and a few crystal tears suddenly appeared in her eyes.

"I know, I've always known, my A'yu actually finds her older sister annoying."

"From the past to the present, there are many things you would rather keep to yourself than tell your sister."

"It was my sister who was being presumptuous and meddling in other people's business."

Looking at Rita, who was clearly putting on an act, Lin Yu felt a little uncomfortable.

Although Rita's current expression is definitely an act, she did say one thing correctly.

Lin Yu, who was adopted by Rita in the past, did indeed keep many things to himself and did not communicate with Rita.

To a certain extent, Lin Yu's agreement to be adopted by Rita was also a way to use Rita's identity to join Schicksal and thus achieve revenge against the Honkai.

At this moment, looking at the girl who was about to cry, even though he knew she was just putting on an act, Lin Yu still felt a pang of guilt.

"... That's not what I meant, sis."

"But, there are many things... I haven't really thought them through."

"Hmm, is that so?"

After wiping away her tears with a handkerchief, Rita immediately acted as if nothing had happened and smiled at Lin Yu.

"Even though she's already an adult, A'yu is surprisingly innocent in this respect."

[She's clearly still a virgin, but she acts like she knows everything.]

Faced with such a Vixen, your approach would naturally be—

You're kidding me!

[Hey, this system hasn't said anything yet, what's the rush?]

We've known each other for so long, do you think I don't know what you're going to say?

"Before that, I have a question."

Facing his sworn sister, Lin Yu cautiously asked Rita.

"Sis, don't you really think there's something wrong with my behavior? No matter how you look at it, having more than one partner is..."

"Well, in the eyes of ordinary people, your behavior is probably considered scum."

As expected.

I think so too.