Collapse, Kiana's Cross-Dressing Strategy

That's not something Raiden Mei could compare to.

She thought for a moment before saying, "Don't let Kiana run around everywhere. She likes to climb over the wall and fool around when she has nothing to do. If the headmaster finds out, she'll be scolded!"

"Just keep it a secret from her, then? Besides, as long as Kiana's grades are good, he'll just turn a blind eye even if he knows.

"Moreover, Mei, constantly suppressing a person's natural tendencies will gradually twist their personality. Don't you agree that it's better to guide than to block?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Raiden Mei was completely unable to refute them. A sense of crisis and pressure from all sides arose.

No, I can't let her win like this. I have to do something!

Volume 1: Chapter 12: Plan Complete? No, Coincidence!

After a brief exchange, the victor was decided.

The victor stood up and walked in front of Raiden Mei, revealing a kind smile.

Raiden Mei frowned, finding the smile very dazzling.

"Mei, do you want to go out and play together later? If you don't have fun now, you won't have as much free time when you're fighting the Collapse in the future."

"No, thank you."

Raiden Mei averted her gaze, refusing to make eye contact, as if he were some kind of terrifying monster.

Bai Yan deliberately sighed, "Ah, what a shame."

Raiden Mei secretly clenched her fists.

"Never mind, I'll go see Ms. Himeko first and see what she thinks."

After Bai Yan muttered to himself and left, Raiden Mei finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Bai Yan," she chewed on the name, recalling that face, "I really can't stand him."

[You're just jealous, aren't you?]

"!"

[It's me, don't be nervous]

"..."

[Don't worry, I won't fight you for control of the body]

"What... do you want to say?"

[Don't you find that person an eyesore?]

"Don't do anything rash!"

[I haven't said anything yet, why are you so anxious?]

"In short, you don't need to worry about this!"

[Alright, alright, I won't bother with those trivial matters. Do as you please, crybaby]

The voice in her mind disappeared, but Raiden Mei's expression didn't improve much.

She gently patted her cheeks with both hands and murmured softly, "She's not a bad person, she's not a bad person— huuu..."

She let out a long breath, as if expelling all negative emotions.

She turned her head to look at the door of the dormitory kitchen, her expression softening slightly.

Meanwhile, in Himeko's office.

After dealing with most of the day's tasks, she turned her attention to the homework Kiana had just submitted.

The girl had already been waiting nearby for a long time.

She waited patiently, which Himeko found very unusual.

The red-haired teacher looked at her, who had an expectant look on her face, even a hint of unconcealed pride?

Himeko suspiciously opened the homework book, and as she did so, Kiana's gaze followed closely.

After looking for a moment, Himeko's expression became subtle.

She skillfully set the homework book aside, turned to the full bookshelf behind her, picked out a test paper, and placed it in front of Kiana.

"The content of this assessment is similar to what you just submitted. Now, do the first 3 questions in front of me."

Kiana's lips curled, and she grabbed her pen to start.

A moment later.

Himeko looked at the test paper, then at Kiana, and frowned.

"How is it? Did I pass this time?"

"Not bad, you passed—but tell me honestly, how did you do it?"

Just as Kiana was about to speak, her attention was diverted by the sound of footsteps. She looked towards the door and saw Bai Yan walking into the office.

The two exchanged a knowing glance.

Himeko noticed this small gesture.

She didn't think Kiana had cheated, but she couldn't figure out how Bai Yan had managed to carve out a flower, so she was curious about what he had done.

"Teacher Himeko, I'm here to find Kiana."

As she spoke, Bai Yan had already trotted over to Himeko, less than a foot away, and pretended to be concerned as he peeked at the test paper.

"Did you help her?"

"I just shared some experience from the seniors at headquarters," Bai Yan said modestly.

"No wonder Ragna praised you to the skies in her letter," Himeko said, smiling and shaking her head with emotion. "I have to say, her judgment is really sharp."

"Heh heh, Teacher Himeko, actually my judgment is no less than Teacher Ragna's."

Bai Yan subtly touched Himeko's arm, causing the latter to playfully pinch his cheek.

"Stop flattering me. I had no idea what to do with this kid, but you managed to solve it."

"You're just worried and flustered."

Himeko couldn't refute that statement.

Although the reality wasn't exactly as Bai Yan described, Himeko felt it sounded quite good.

"Alright, alright, you're too smart for your age."

Kiana's focus was solely on whether she had passed. Sensing the atmosphere was right, she asked, "Teacher Himeko, can I..."

"Go on, go on. Don't just stay here and disturb my work."

"Then, what about Auntie?"

"Just don't play any more tricks in the future!"

"Yay! Xiao Yan, let's go."

"Oh, okay—Teacher Himeko, we're leaving now."

"Be careful on your way. Kiana, don't rush, or you'll trip someone and they'll fall!"

Himeko's voice gradually faded as Kiana, pulling Bai Yan along, quickly departed.

The two headed straight for the bustling commercial district. Without any need for a cooldown period, they plunged right in upon arrival.

As everyone knows, Kiana loves to eat and play; it's her nature.

Bai Yan's love for playing wasn't natural; it was a result of accumulated stress.

His female superior only slept 4 hours a day. Normally, it wouldn't affect him much, but if they had to team up for a "business trip," could he, as her subordinate, dare to sleep for 4 hours and 1 minute?

So, cross-dressing it was. At least he could eat and sleep at the same time as Kiana. What was the difference between this life and a vacation?

Bai Yan pretended he hadn't scouted the area beforehand and asked Kiana to be his guide, allowing her to experience the joy of being the leader once again.

Snack streets, arcades, amusement parks… under Bai Yan's intentional indulgence, the sky grew darker and darker.

By the time the two were ready to return to St. Freya, the curfew had already passed.

At the main gate, two leaders, one tall and one small, stood with their arms crossed, looking at the two disheveled figures.

Kiana was carrying a large bag of groceries, which Bai Yan had suggested they buy to stock up for the next day.

Bai Yan was empty-handed, only carrying a small crocodile-skin bag.

This leather bag was no simple item; it had a built-in micro-camera and was a spy gadget produced by headquarters.

"You two, on your first day meeting each other, you dare to go wild until so late. You've really opened my eyes."

Himeko stared at Bai Yan, as if he had done something that deeply disappointed her.

"Kiana, this time you've dragged another classmate down with you. Let's see how I deal with you!"

Theresa's imposing demeanor was full of authority, and she had already decided to "spoil" her niece thoroughly that night.

When Himeko had told her about Kiana's changes, she had been a little worried that she would be restricted in educating her niece later, lacking excuses.

But now, seeing this, old habits die hard.

Kiana shrunk her neck and immediately started thinking of a way out.

Bai Yan, however, spoke up without any delay, his lines incredibly practiced.

"I'm sorry. It's my first time here, and I'm not familiar with the environment. I also asked Kiana to help me carry things, which is why we're over time. It's all my fault!"

Kiana quickly stepped in front of Bai Yan.

"It's not Xiao Yan's fault, it's me who wanted to play a little longer!"

Theresa lightly tapped her small fingers, looking at the two mischievous children from side to side.

"Stop making excuses. Come to my office."

The two exchanged a glance and followed her with their heads down.

Only Bai Yan, when no one was paying attention, had a slight smile appear on his lips.

Volume 1: Chapter 13: An Intelligence Officer's Daily Life

A minor punishment, not Theresa's usual method, but the tenderness of Kiana's last elder.

After a period of scolding, she began to tell Kiana not to corrupt her classmates and to learn more from others...

Kiana almost fell asleep standing up, only jolted awake when Bai Yan quietly pinched her.

A bit thin, but generally soft.

The white-haired girl gave Bai Yan a grateful look, then rallied her spirits and responded appropriately to her aunt's lecture.

Seeing that her second niece's attitude was acceptable and that she had said enough, Theresa waved them away and let the two leave.

"Phew—I didn't expect Auntie to just let me off the hook like that!"

"I understand that. As long as you continue to behave well next time, they might even turn a blind eye."

"Really?"

"I used to do this all the time, so you can trust me."

"Then I feel relieved... Haha!"

The two walked back to the dorm, chatting and laughing, and happened to run into their other two roommates.

Bai Yan immediately felt two piercing gazes.

Raiden Mei's expression was not quite normal. She gave Bai Yan a slight nod and immediately moved closer to Kiana.

"There's your dinner for today in the fridge, you just need to heat it up."

"Uh," Kiana scratched her head, "I already ate dinner outside—I'll just have it as a late-night snack then."

The very next second after Raiden Mei's expression changed, Kiana had already changed the subject and quickly slipped into the kitchen to prepare her late-night snack.

However, the purple-haired woman's expression didn't improve much. The thought of Kiana's stomach being filled by someone else outside...

Otherwise, maybe she could accompany Kiana out tomorrow?