Survival Is Victory

"No, sister. But you should be careful when you're on a mission."

After the two said their goodbyes, Rita glanced at Kiana briefly, then waved to everyone with a smile.

"Well then, everyone, have a safe journey."

"Ah, I made it in time."

Just as Rita was about to leave, another girl suddenly appeared in front of everyone.

"Ah, Durandal?"

Looking at the girl in front of her, Rita asked with a hint of curiosity.

"Are you here to see A'yu off too?"

"Um."

After nodding slightly, Durandal said somewhat dejectedly.

"After all, Lin Yu is going to St. Freya for a while, so he probably won't have much time to go home."

"It's been a while since we last met... Although we do this when we're on missions, it just feels a little strange."

Wait, wait a minute—so you guys have been living together all the time when you're not on a mission?

After instantly realizing the meaning behind those words, Kiana felt that the information she had received today was too explosive.

Then, she and the others present saw the same scene they had just witnessed.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Durandal hugged Lin Yu tightly and then said to Lin Yu with great concern.

"We know you're fighting the Honkai, but please be careful. Rita and I will be heartbroken if anything happens to you."

After this scene unfolded, even Theresa and Yuno, who might be slow to catch on in this regard, realized what was going on with Kiana's fascinating expression.

So... Kiana has feelings for Lin Yu.

This... this...

Theresa glanced at Kiana, then at Lin Yu, and felt that something was off about the situation.

Theresa knew that the real Kiana had been undergoing treatment within Schicksal since that incident eight years ago.

Knowing this information, even if she were incredibly foolish, she wouldn't mistake the 'Kiana' in front of her who had lived with Siegfried for several years for the real person.

Well, as for what Kiana's true identity is, well, she does seem to have Kaslana clan blood.

Now, a girl from the Kaslana clan and a boy from the Apocalypse clan have become entangled... Why does this scene always feel so strange to me?

"Um, Bianca."

At this moment, after being held so domineeringly by Durandal, Lin Yu was completely unable to feel the softness coming from the front of her body.

Lin Yu could sense that Durandal was just as worried about him as Rita.

However, he could also sense that Durandal's worries about him were a bit excessive.

Otherwise—he wouldn't be feeling so breathless now after being embraced by Durandal's overwhelming power!

"Gently, I feel like I can't breathe..."

"Oh? Oh, sorry."

After releasing Lin Yu, Durandal looked at Lin Yu, whose face had turned pale, with great embarrassment and said to Lin Yu apologetically.

"Subconsciously, I felt that you had become stronger, so I forgot to hold back my strength."

"... If you continue to be so naive, I'm really worried that you'll be tricked into going to the wrong place by a con artist in the future."

"Oh, is that so?"

Upon hearing this, Durandal walked up to Lin Yu with a hint of annoyance and affectionately put her elbow around Lin Yu's neck.

"I am indeed very worried, after all, there is a big liar right next to me."

"I haven't forgotten that you tricked me and Rita into thinking we had 'given up fighting on the front lines,' Lin Yu, 'brother'."

She's angry! She's really angry! But even as you feel like you're suffocating, you're not annoyed by the girl's rude behavior.

[After all, you know very well that this is her way of showing concern for you—Silly Goose has me in her heart, hehehe.]

I was almost out of breath and you were still laughing at me!

Well, this system can't directly intervene in reality at a time like this—in fact, this is a good thing for you, so why would this system ruin your plans?

"Alright, I'm not going to chat with you anymore."

After releasing Lin Yu, Durandal suppressed her anger and spoke softly to Lin Yu.

"Even if we're fighting against the Honkai, there's no need to risk our lives like this time."

"I understand, don't worry."

After stretching his neck a little, Lin Yu spoke to Durandal and Rita.

"My life is very precious, and I will not waste it on things that shouldn't be wasted."

At this moment, Durandal and Rita exchanged a glance and simultaneously saw an obvious sense of helplessness in each other's eyes.

Sigh, this silly younger brother still hasn't forgotten those things.

Sigh, Lin Yu is such an idiot, I still feel like he's thinking of just rushing ahead.

At this moment, Durandal recalled the atmosphere of the St. Freya Academy and could only place her hopes on this academy.

Durandal had previously chosen to leave the Valkyrie training academy because the atmosphere at St. Freya was too relaxed, and instead received training elsewhere in Schicksal.

But now, she desperately hoped that this school could help Lin Yu his tense mind a little, and incidentally heal his wounded and difficult-to-heal heart.

Now we can only hope that the atmosphere at St. Freya will make him change his ways.

Otherwise... I always feel that sooner or later, he will do something terrible because of his obsession.

"Alright, alright, that's enough of the small talk!"

Seeing that the atmosphere had eased somewhat after the two left, Theresa immediately addressed the crowd.

"Hurry up and get everyone onto the transport plane! We've already delayed you far enough!"

"Yes!"

At that moment, everyone filed into the transport plane.

As Lin Yu and Mei brushed past each other, he saw a fleeting look of struggle on the girl's face and then whispered to Mei.

"I want you to sharpen the sword to its sharpest point, but the most dangerous period has now passed."

"Once you arrive at St. Freya, there's no need to push yourself too hard. You have plenty of time to familiarize yourself with your powers."

"... Okay, I understand."

After seeing Raiden Mei gently respond to him, Lin Yu saw that Raiden Mei's favorability bar finally stopped jumping and stopped at the number 90.5.

Why did it go up a little bit...?

Hehehe.

No, you shouldn't say anything at this time. Just laughing without saying anything is scarier than speaking.

Hehehe.

I just wanted to tell her not to overthink it, that the pressure was too much and that's why I released the Herrscher of Thunder.

There's a feeling that something's even more wrong now.

On the other side, Mei seemed to calm down a little after hearing Lin Yu's words.

But only she knew that she felt extremely ashamed because of Lin Yu's words.

Lin Yu was still concerned about my state of mind, but instead of calming my mind and sharpening the 'sword' in my heart, I wasted my energy on unnecessary things.

Meanwhile, Kiana felt even more helpless after overhearing Lin Yu and Mei's conversation.

So it turns out that the senior and Mei are also very close... Thinking about it, that makes sense.

He's handsome, and putting aside all the other personalities, his personality is actually quite good.

Looking at it this way...

Aaaaaaah!

This is so annoying! Why did things have to turn out like this?!

It's a good thing that my senior has a good relationship with his family and friends!

Mei and her senior are classmates, so it's normal for them to be close!

What on earth is troubling me?!

Inside the transport plane, sensing the atmosphere, Theresa seemed to understand why Otto had instructed her to make sure Lin Yu lived with the girls.

Whether Grandpa's idea is a good thing or a bad thing for Lin Yu is now unknown.

But right now, it seems that Kiana does indeed have feelings for Lin Yu.

Grandpa made this arrangement even though he knew about this matter.

He wouldn't...

—Are you really planning to arrange another marriage between the Apocalypse clan and Kaslana clan?

Chapter 83. To Live Is to Win

Anti-Entropy Headquarters. Between Arks

Inside the Ark Chamber, Tesla and Einstein, who had been busy working, suddenly saw the door to the Ark Chamber open.

Having already learned the information, the two breathed a long sigh of relief when they saw the man walk into the room.

"I'm very sorry, both doctors."

After entering the ark, the charred and battered Raiden Ryoma spoke apologetically to the two elders.

"It was my mistake that gave Cocolia the opportunity to create these troubles."

"No, Ryoma, as the victim, you have absolutely no obligation to apologize to us."

Looking at the exhausted Raiden Ryoma, Einstein responded apologetically as well.

"The problem is on our side. We should have realized it sooner. A woman who would even send her own daughter to be used for human experimentation could not possibly have any moral bottom line."

"Alright, alright, are you two ever going to stop?"

Tesla said irritably as he watched the two apologizing to each other.

"There's no point in talking about this now, Ryoma. I know you're a smart kid who's definitely left yourself a backup plan at ME Company."

"To be honest, do you have any information about Cocolia's whereabouts or secrets left behind, or...?"

At this moment, Tesla revealed an expression that Raiden Ryoma had almost never seen before.

With a terrifying killing intent, Tesla spoke fiercely to Ryoma.

"Do you have any way to kill this Herrscher to outsiders but betrays his own teammates, ruins our reputation against Anti-Entropy, and then turns around and blames us?!"

"If there's a way, tell me now, and I'll do everything in my power to help you!"

"Dr. Tesla..."

Looking at Tesla, who was filled with murderous intent, Raiden Ryoma shook his head helplessly.

"Sorry, there's an electronic warfare expert on Cocolia's side who has almost completely dismantled all the hidden doors I left in the ME Company system."

"And although the only secret door wasn't demolished, she might as well have demolished it."

At this moment, Ryoma looked at the Plasma Shadow Show his waist and continued speaking to the two seniors.