Chapter 205
Schicksal was well aware of the importance of a Valkyrie, especially Valkyrie with strong combat abilities. Therefore, Cocolia's plan was excellent, and even when Schicksal discovered Bronya's undercover identity, they could only grit their teeth and accept it.
Each additional Valkyrie means one more unit of combat power.
As long as there aren't too many things that Schicksal cannot tolerate, Schicksal will not restrict Bronya's freedom too much.
Just like this time.
Schicksal was just as Cocolia had foreseen long ago, and had also told Bronya about it.
Schicksal will not restrict freedom, and at the same time, it allows Bronya to come and go as she pleases.
In any case, Adversity Quotient (AQ) is a very prestigious international organization.
They have the right to exchange spies.
Bronya didn't choose to return to Cocolia, not only because Cocolia had hurt her, but also because there were things here that she couldn't let go of.
Even though I feel that this place no longer welcomes me as it used to.
Bronya was not afraid.
Home is where Mom is.
She was already eager to go back.
Bronya returned to the Valkyrie encampment quickly, both in action and in spirit. She didn't even put down her luggage before heading to the place she most wanted to go.
A laboratory.
One...
'Dining room?'
Bronya stood blankly at the entrance of a restaurant.
When did a restaurant appear on this Hyperion? Shouldn't this be Mom's research institute? Has something changed?
Bronya suddenly felt a little flustered.
Why did it turn out like this?
Bronya couldn't understand it, and a slightly unpleasant thought even crossed her mind. Was it because of her? Was she a burden to her mother because of her?
Have no idea.
Bronya couldn't understand it if it really was because of her.
Bronya really didn't know what to do.
"I want strawberry and watermelon Fruit Stew!"
Bronya suddenly heard a carefree voice inside that was also very familiar to her.
Almost without thinking, I can reflexively recall the name of the person whose voice this is.
Rosaliya!
That child who was once in the Cocolia Orphanage just like me, that child who once called Mother Cocolia, also made a choice between Schicksal and adversity quotient, and ultimately chose Schicksal.
Rosaliya's reasons for choosing Schicksal are much simpler.
Because the doctor, who is also the mother, had promised them.
There will be lots of delicious snacks here.
Dessert.
Yes, that's it.
Rosaliya isn't very bright; to put it bluntly, she's just a simple-minded, physically strong, and energetic girl. Her wishes and thoughts are also very simple.
Snacks are probably her number one desire in life.
The doctor came because he had promised to give her lots of snacks.
Now...
'Is the Doctor still here?' Bronya looked at the restaurant she was barely able to stand in.
This used to be the doctor's laboratory, but the style has changed. The doctor's laboratory used to be the most unpopular place on the entire ship.
It's not that people aren't welcome in, but rather that people don't want to go in.
It always seems to be filled with all sorts of unreliable things. It gives you a sense of dread.
Things are different now.
The place is decorated like a garden, filled with an indescribable sense of warmth and relaxation.
This...
Is this really the PhD student's lab?
Why do I always feel like something's not right?
Bronya could still sense something different.
Then...
"Bronya?" A certain cabbage-headed guy dressed in a Maid Outfit faced Bronya with a stiff smile. His expression was... well, it was a bit...
That's very unseemly.
Bronya didn't shy away from anything; she looked up at the Maid Outfit cabbage-headed girl.
That unpleasant expression didn't seem to be directed at me.
In short, since the decision has been made to come back, such looks and expressions are inevitable.
"You've been discharged from the hospital?" Cabbage Head said with his arms crossed. "I didn't receive any notification. Shouldn't you have reported to the Student Support Head? Why are you here?"
This is how it should be done according to normal procedures.
Of course, it doesn't mean that you have to follow this procedure exactly.
It's okay to report a little late.
"Look," Bronya replied, "Where's Mom?"
"Mom?" Cabbage Head seemed not to understand at first. She paused for a moment before saying, "You mean Doctor Mei? Hmm, I suddenly feel a little sorry for some people."
"I've been chasing her my whole life but I still haven't won her over, and we don't even have a child together."
"It's inside," Cabbage Head shrugged. "The kitchen. The doctor improved it."
"To be precise, it's the lab at the back. Ah, I suggest you don't go to the back."
"Otherwise, you might not feel like eating any snacks."
"But you're back just in time." Cabbage Head looked at the little notebook in his arms and said, "Today's mission is only missing you. Come in! Feed Bronya some snacks!"
Doctor... well, Mamiya's confectionery shop has opened as he wished.
The problem is, although the pastry shop opened as planned...
However, the pastry shop's business did not go as well as expected.
Even if I brought cabbage head over to be my signboard girl, my business didn't seem to be doing very well.
Most of the people who come here are familiar faces.
And that was it.
After much agonizing reflection, Mamiya realized it wasn't her fault; if others could accept her Dark Cuisine, why couldn't they accept normal desserts?
Then there must be a problem somewhere else.
For example, your own kitchen?
Yes, the laboratory.
Mamiya stood with his hands on his hips, looking at his laboratory.
Well, it's still the same old story.
Nothing has changed.
Although the layout has been changed, and the lab is no longer open to visitors, its strong post-apocalyptic punk vibe remains largely unchanged.
"Why is this happening?" Mamiya pondered, "My DIY skills should have improved."
How could this happen?
Mamiya was truly baffled.
I feel like my DIY skills have improved, but why...?
"The experimental equipment created in Mamiya's state cannot be used?" Mamiya couldn't understand this question.
While DIY customization in Mamiya's state does offer some improvement, it's merely an enhancement of appearance. This presents a critical trade-off for both Mamiya and MEI.
While it does seem that DIY techniques have improved in the Mamiya state, this is only true if you're just making experimental equipment.
It clearly looks like it's made with better craftsmanship and has already moved away from the post-apocalyptic punk style.
The problem is that the experimental equipment that was built cannot be used!
To use a common saying: a donkey dung ball has a shiny surface.
All that looks good on the outside is rotten inside!
They look usable, but in reality, these things are completely unusable for experiments. They can't even power on, let alone be used for experiments.
This trend even extended to the making of some simple household appliances.
For example, an oven, a refrigerator, or something else.
The things that are made by the counter-vibration Mamiya DIY are only good-looking and completely unusable!
Conversely, if you use MEI's character to create something DIY-like, although it's full of post-apocalyptic punk style, looking at all sorts of weird and unreliable things, it always feels like it's constantly testing the edge between good and bad.
Of course, it involves repeatedly testing the waters on the edge of good to bad.
It's not broken, and it works.
It's very easy to use.
This puzzled Mamiya; he couldn't figure out where things had gone wrong.
Have no idea.
I just can't understand it.
The various devices in my kitchen and laboratory were all sent by an anonymous friend from World Serpent, but I need to figure out how to assemble them and make them work.
It's definitely not possible in Mamiya's current state; Mamiya can create things that look very pleasing to the eye.
But they couldn't manufacture any usable equipment.
The opposite is true for PhDs.
This creates a situation where the small restaurant in the front is presentable, but the kitchen and laboratory in the back are definitely not!
This gave the PhD student a headache.
This...
What should we do?
Just as Mamiya was trying to figure out a solution, Cabbage Head pushed open the door and came in.
Outside, it's a warm and inviting Japanese-style minimalist aesthetic, but behind that door lies a post-apocalyptic punk vibe. A villainous punk vibe at that—the stark contrast is unbearable for anyone.
Of course, this does not include cabbage heads.
Anyway, that's just the kind of person the doctor is, yeah, he is now!
He wears a cloak of kindness, but he's not a kind person at all!
Of course, Cabbage Head wouldn't dare say that to his face.
Being found out by the professor for talking badly about others behind their backs and being pulled in as a maid in the restaurant, taking up game time, is already a very light punishment.
"Doctor," Cabbage Head said, trying to make his smile look normal, "Bronya is back."
"Hmm?" Mamiya's train of thought was slightly interrupted by the cabbage head.