Chapter 301

"... Shen Gonglin, you really need to work on your training."

Seele was both amused and exasperated. They hadn't walked that far, had they? They'd only strolled through five streets, and she hadn't even felt tired yet. How had Shen Gonglin become like this? Everyone seemed to be advising Shen Gonglin to train harder. Today, Seele realized just how poor his stamina was. Shen Gonglin was so amazing; if he improved his stamina, he would probably be even more incredible.

"I already said, my physical strength can't be improved through training... Never mind, this isn't important. Let's go find Kiana; she should be done on her end too."

Suppressing the urge to bite Seele's neck to regain her strength, Shen Gonglin was worried that if she bit her, she would have to carry the completely collapsed Seele on her back, which would definitely make her even more tired. Seeing that the girl still planned to continue shopping, Shen Gonglin quickly stopped Seele's idea and changed the subject, saying that if they went out shopping in the future, they must bring the headmaster with them.

After all, if she were there, he could hide in Judah and let her carry him, without having to worry about losing face or anything.

"Huh? Okay... Well, Kiana is here."

She originally wanted to continue shopping, but since Shen Gonglin had said so, Seele obediently listened. Just then, Kiana walked over and saw that the girl was obviously preoccupied. Seele quickly ran over, and Shen Gonglin, who was being held tightly by Kiana, was also forced to be pulled over. Was it so difficult for her to rest for a while?

Even Seele's physical strength couldn't compare, Shen Gonglin felt that her life was hopeless.

"Kiana, what's wrong? Is the mission not going well?"

Seele asked, but Kiana shook her head. "That's strange... The person in charge said that the mecha hasn't had any problems since the report was submitted. He now suspects that he might have misread it, but just to be on the safe side, I contacted the maintenance personnel. They will come back tomorrow to retrieve the mecha and do a full inspection."

Kiana explained her negotiation with Shen Gonglin and Seele. The mecha manager here had said that the mecha was out of control, which was why Kiana came to investigate. But now there are no problems, which makes her feel that something is wrong.

"This is normal. It's like when a machine malfunctions, but it gets better as soon as you say you're going to fix it. When you don't plan to fix it, it starts malfunctioning again. This is a common problem with mechs."

Shen Gonglin said nonchalantly that he had heard Mei complain about this back in St. Freya, saying that the rice cooker often malfunctioned, causing her rice to be undercooked. However, every time Bronya went to check, it was fine. It was quite a human problem.

"... This is a mecha, not a rice cooker from the academy... maybe it's a misunderstanding, just like the person in charge said. Anyway, I've already reported it, so the mission will end early. The car to pick us up won't arrive until later. Should we go to the rendezvous point to wait now?"

Kiana made a small complaint about Shen Gonglin's connection between mecha and household appliances. Then, she consulted Shen Gonglin and Seele. The mission was over, but it would take some time to return. Although she could use the power of the Herrscher of the Void to go back directly, Kiana decided to follow the Anti-Entropy mission procedure to avoid causing trouble for others. The car to pick them up wouldn't arrive for a while, so she wondered how to pass the time.

"Go now?" Shen Gonglin's expression froze. Did Kiana really think of her as one of those physical monsters like them? Seele also understood Shen Gonglin's meaning. She also wanted to let Kiana relax a bit more, so the girl smiled.

"It's rare to have such a free period of time, and Shen Gonglin... no, I'm a little tired. Why don't we go to that coffee shop over there and sit down for a while? It'll be a good opportunity to rest."

He said very understandingly that if Shen Gonglin wanted to rest, he might be unhappy, so he would take the blame himself.

Chapter Thirty-Three: Little Angel Seele

Do girls really have a second stomach when it comes to sweets? Why are they still eating so much now, even though they just ate cake, ice cream, and apples from the festival? Shen Gonglin feels like she only needs a little milk... Hmm? What's going on? Who brought her the milk?

Coming to a coffee shop and only drinking milk instead of coffee? Who ordered this for themselves? Bring it away quickly.

The three of them went to a coffee shop to kill time. Seele specially recommended the parfait there. Shen Gonglin had eaten his fill and didn't want to eat anything, so Kiana and Seele ordered him a glass of milk. However, the two of them ordered a table full of desserts for themselves. Even though these two girls have such good figures, they didn't hold back at all when it came to eating sweets. Girls are truly amazing creatures.

How can you eat so many sweets and not gain weight? You should apologize to those who are seriously trying to lose weight!

"Delicious! Kiana, you should try some too! Do you like the taste?"

She swallowed the parfait in her hand, and the sweet taste made Seele unconsciously squint her eyes. Sweets can make people feel happy, Seele was in a very good mood right now. She strongly recommended that Kiana try this flavor as well. She thought the parfait tasted very good when she passed by earlier, and now that she tasted it herself, it was really delicious.

"Mmm... delicious! The combination of cream and cookie is just right. Shen Gonglin, aren't you going to try some? Aren't you the one who loves sweets the most?"

Kiana also really liked the taste. Her eyes lit up as soon as the parfait entered her mouth. Before, her sense of taste was dull and she might not have been able to taste anything, but after being healed by Shen Gonglin's blood, she was temporarily free of any hidden dangers. So she truly appreciated the sweetness. It was a pity that Shen Gonglin wasn't eating it, otherwise, sharing it with him would have been even better.

"No, I can't eat anymore. You guys can eat. Desserts during break time are very comforting. Would you like to order another one? I'll pay today. I recommend the mango mille-feuille over there. It smells delicious. You can tell me how it tastes after you finish eating, so I can feel a sense of participation."

Shen Gonglin shook his head and refused. Holding the Einstein Bank card, he spoke with great confidence. All expenses for the day would be paid by Shen Gonglin. It was rare for him to be so generous, and Kiana and Seele couldn't help but smile. This was a rare opportunity, and they had to take advantage of Shen Gonglin this time.

Shen Gonglin said she didn't care, since it was Anti-Entropy's activity funds. As Anti-Entropy executor, Einstein had plenty of money in his bank account, so it was just a dessert and it didn't matter to her at all.

If it costs too much, I can just make up the difference with my own money. My maid is currently working as the second-in-command at Schicksal and earning money; she's quite capable.

"Haha, then have another one... Thank you, Seele, for taking such good care of me. Bronya you to do this, right? And Shen Gonglin, you too."

Kiana raised her hand and asked the waiter for another dessert. When the dessert was served, she didn't rush to eat it. She smiled and looked at Shen Gonglin and Seele. The serene smile on her face was completely different from her usual cheerful smile. She White Seele was with her today, and she was truly grateful to them.

Huh? Did I take care of Kiana? Why don't I know anything about her?

Shen Gonglin looked suspicious, while Seele was slightly startled, the girl covering her mouth slightly.

"Eh!... We've been exposed...?"

Seele looked very guilty. She wanted to put Kiana at ease, which was a task given to her by Sister Bronya, but now Kiana had discovered it. Seele was still too incompetent. When would she become as reliable as Sister Bronya?

"Yeah, I've revealed myself. That's so typical of her. I know she didn't want to put pressure on me, so she went through all that trouble. I'm really sorry..."

Kiana scratched her head, surprised that Bronya was worried about her and even asked her to ask Seele to comfort her. She realized she had indeed caused trouble for others. However, this trouble made her feel quite comfortable, knowing that there were still people in the world who cared about her. Shen Gonglin, Bronya, Seele were all by her side.

"Sister Bronya was worried about you, which is why she asked me to come with you. But I think Sister Bronya is overthinking it. Kiana, you are very strong."

Since it had already been exposed, Seele simply said it directly. Bronya was very worried about Kiana's condition, but after today's interaction, Seele felt that Kiana was in a good state, probably because Shen Gonglin was by her side. She could feel that Kiana relied on Shen Gonglin, and he was always responding to her reliance.

"She's always been like this. Even though she has to undergo the Anti-Entropy Leader's training, which is much harder than mine... Hmm, I should bring her some gifts before I go back. But what does Bronya like... Should I go find the person who was wearing the HOMU outfit earlier and take some pictures with them?"

Kiana wore a faint smile. She used to be the most cheerful of the trio, but now that Mei was gone to World Serpent and she was in this state, Bronya had become the most cheerful one. This was truly pitiful for the little girl. To reciprocate her concern, Kiana felt she should do something. Actually, if she dressed up Shen Gonglin as HOMU and put her in Bronya's room, Bronya would probably be very happy...

But that would make me unhappy, so I can't do that. I already have enough hats on my head, so I don't need to add any more.

"Okay, Sister Bronya will definitely like it. And Kiana... if you'd like, you can tell me about any of your troubles."

Seele has finally opened her heart completely. Before, she was always preoccupied with the task Sister Bronya had given her, and she was a little cautious when facing Kiana. Now, she can speak to Kiana openly and honestly. She will definitely help Kiana. Seele wants to become someone who can help others.

"Troublesome... Oh, you're bothered by what happened yesterday, right? There's no need to take it to heart at all. It's okay. After all, I am indeed the Herrscher of the Void, and it's also true that a monster named Sirin lives inside me."

Kiana quickly understood what Seele was talking about regarding her own troubles. It turned out they were worried about this matter, but Kiana was now able to face it calmly.

Chapter Thirty-Four: Measures to Prevent Unexpected Events

Kiana has stopped running away from what's happening to her and is now facing it honestly. So it's understandable that others look at her differently because of her situation. People trust her because they understand her, but you can't force everyone to think that way.

Kiana is different now than before. She has really grown a lot. She can be carefree in front of Shen Gonglin, but not everyone can treat her like Shen Gonglin. And she only needs one Shen Gonglin.

"Sirin?"

Seele tilted her head. Is this Kiana's problem? She'd never heard of her before, and no one had ever mentioned her.

"Yes, it is another will within me, the true Herrscher of the Void."

"Another..."

Kiana explained her problems to Seele. Seele cared about her a lot, so Kiana didn't want to hide anything from Seele. These were her problems, and she needed to let her know. Keeping everything inside would only hurt and upset the person who cared about her.

"Yes, even at this moment, her will is constantly impacting me, trying to seize control of the core. In fact, she is the original owner of this core, and I am the one who came later... However, I cannot hand over the core to her. She is dangerous, violent, and determined to destroy humanity. She has already caused many terrible disasters before. I absolutely cannot let such a thing happen again... Moreover, I have another insurance policy now."

Kiana spoke these words calmly. In front of Seele and Shen Gonglin, she pulled down her sleeve, and the bracelet on her wrist was ticking numbers. This was the reason why Tesla went to fight against Congress. After her various efforts, Congress finally relented and agreed to place this thing only on Kiana. If it weren't for her mediation efforts, those people would have even wanted to plant a bomb on Kiana.

"This bracelet will monitor my physical condition in real time. If it exceeds the stable threshold, it will issue a warning and report to the base. After receiving the alarm, Anti-Entropy will take immediate action, and I will try to teleport to a deserted place if... I am still conscious."

Despite the heavy topic, Kiana spoke of it with an incredibly light tone. Seeing Kiana like this, Seele felt extremely sorry for her. Meanwhile, Shen Gonglin took Kiana's hand and looked at the bracelet on the girl's wrist with great Shen Gonglin. So this is what it is. Tesla said that those people in Congress also wanted to get one of these on them. Really, are they giving them too much face?

Want to put one of these on yourself? No way!

"Don't worry, I wore this bracelet willingly. With it, I feel much more at ease. After all, I'm not like you... It makes me angry just thinking about it. You have so much Herrscher energy and it doesn't affect you at all, while I only have the power of the Herrscher of the Void and I'm on the verge of collapse at any time. It's so unfair. How did you manage to do it? Teach me."

Kiana grasped Shen Gonglin's hand in return, and with her other hand, she gently pinched Shen Gonglin's cheek. It's so unfair! Shen Gonglin has so many complex and varied powers, yet he seems to be perfectly fine. The Herrscher of the Void power raging within her is so docile in front of him, almost like a dog. It's just not fair at all.

"It's talent, it's talent!"

Shen Gonglin opened Kiana's hand. He also wanted to teach Kiana how to control her power, but he had no idea where to start. The Herrscher of the Void simply wouldn't listen to him, and even if he wanted to negotiate with her, she wouldn't listen... Well, maybe... Come to think of it, the Herrscher of the Void didn't seem to be that hostile towards him after all.

"Kiana... is really amazing."

Seele admired Kiana's attitude. She hadn't expected Kiana to bear so much, yet she still persevered and didn't collapse. Indeed, Sister Bronya's friends were all outstanding people. Whether it was Shen Gonglin or Kiana, they were both role models for her... Well, Shen Gonglin, forget it. This girl was secretly pouring what she couldn't drink into Kiana's cup again.

Learning from Kiana is fine, but if Seele tries to learn from Shen Gonglin, Seele worries she'll become a loser.

"It's nothing special. It's a responsibility I should take. I won't run away from it. And Mei ... she's another friend of mine and Bronya's. She has a similar experience to me, and the device she wore was even more extreme. I... I want to experience what she felt."

Remembering Mei's previous ordeal, which was different from the status monitoring bracelet on her own body, Kiana realized that Mei had a small bomb implanted in her heart. If it went out of control and wasn't restored within the specified time, the bomb would explode. Kiana could now understand Mei's feelings back then. If Mei could endure it, what couldn't she do?

Kiana ...

Seele didn't know what to say. It was definitely her lack of preparation. Now she didn't even know how to comfort Kiana. This feeling of not being trusted... Seele couldn't interfere with others. All she could do was trust Kiana, along with Sister Bronya, Shen Gonglin, and the Doctors.

"Oh dear, I've talked so much without realizing it, but it definitely makes me feel much better. Thank you, Seele, thanks to you, I feel much better... And thank you, Shen Gonglin... Hmm? I remember I just finished drinking, what's going on? Shen Gonglin, did you pour your leftovers onto me again?!"

Kiana smiled with relief. Her current situation was already quite good. Shen Gonglin was by her side, and she could tell Shen Gonglin about any difficulties she faced. He could also help solve her problems. Meeting him was her greatest fortune... However, before she could even feel touched for a minute, Kiana noticed the milk in front of her. This guy always liked to do this. He was so mean, always stuffing her with the milk he couldn't finish. Kiana was even worried that she would gain weight.

"No, it wasn't me, it must have been Seele, that's right, it must have been her!"

Shen Gonglin vehemently denied it, while Seele, who was inexplicably blamed, was quite astonished. This guy really... really doesn't disappoint when it comes to being disappointing.

I really don't know what Sister Bronya and Kiana like about him, and why I do too... Sigh, I just don't understand.

Chapter Thirty-Five: The Mech Rampage Incident

"Honestly, you're such a rascal! It's because you always mess things up like this that the Class President scolds me. I think she's right. You should eat your own food properly. You can't just push all the food onto others because you're picky. Eat up, eat more so you can grow up quickly!"

Kiana was furious. She picked up the milk, pressed it against Shen Gonglin's neck, and forced it down his throat. This guy had a big appetite, but a small stomach. He always liked to order a lot, but he could only take a bite and then couldn't eat anymore. As a result, they ended up eating all of it. Kiana wasn't Bronya; she wouldn't be so unreasonably tolerant of Shen Gonglin.

The Class President monitor is right. We can't let feelings get the better of Shen Gonglin when it comes to meals. This is for his own good!

"Hey Kiana, don't do that, Shen Gonglin looks like she's in a lot of pain..."

Seele wanted to stop her, but then another version of herself unexpectedly spoke up. The girl paused slightly. This other version of herself had been very quiet lately. What was wrong with her today? It seemed that she would become more lively when she was with Shen Gonglin. It was really strange.

[Don't stop them... Look, Seele, Shen Gonglin cute like this, with milk dripping from her chin... Quick, take a picture, take a picture!]

Another part of her mind was urging Seele, and only then did Seele look at Shen Gonglin Seele... To be fair, her other self was right, Shen Gonglin really looked so cute... Or maybe not cute? Anyway, Seele couldn't help but swallow as she looked at Shen Gonglin. Her other self was right; it seemed that Shen Gonglin really did need to be photographed.

The girl secretly took out her phone, and just as she was about to take a picture of Shen Gonglin, there seemed to be a strange commotion outside. The three of them turned to look out the window. What was going on? It sounded like there was a lot of noise outside.

"It sounds like someone... is calling for help? I don't mean me, I mean someone else. Kiana, let go quickly, something seems wrong."

Shen Gonglin has very keen senses. He heard someone outside shouting for help. He quickly escaped from Kiana's grasp. At that moment, the shop assistant ran in and loudly called out to the people in the shop.

"Hey! Everyone, hide! All the mechs in the plaza have gone berserk and are charging this way!"

Upon hearing this, Seele was shocked. At this moment, she didn't care about taking pictures anymore. How could this happen? Everything was normal when they went there. How could the mecha suddenly go berserk? Was this an accident?

"Tsk, looks like there's no time to investigate the reason now. Seele, let's stop these mechs and cover the civilians' evacuation. Shen Gonglin... finish your milk and don't run around!"

Having assessed the situation outside, Kiana calmly made this judgment: she did not intend to let Shen Gonglin join the battle. She and Seele were capable of handling this level of riot. Shen Gonglin had his own things to do. Ignoring Shen Gonglin's dejected expression, the girl decisively rushed against the crowd towards the mech with Seele. It was more appropriate to fight in a different way!

A shimmering light touched Kiana's eyes, turning one of her azure eyes into gold. With Shen Gonglin by her side, it didn't matter if she used the Herrscher of the Void's abilities a little; he was Kiana's best support.

"Oh, guest..."

Seeing Kiana and Seele rush out, the shop assistant who had already hidden couldn't help but speak up to stop them. In her opinion, those two were just weak little girls. It was good to save them, but it would be bad if they didn't care about their own safety.

"It's alright, don't worry, they're very strong. Just watch quietly. Here, let me treat you to some milk."

Reaching the shop assistant, Shen Gonglin handed her half a glass of milk. The shop assistant took the glass blankly, watching Shen Gonglin rush out as well. The young lady was stunned. Had she just been hit on? But who would use milk to hit on someone? Offering her milk... But to be fair, it tasted alright. Aren't all the milk in her shop diluted with water? This tasted pretty good.

After Shen Gonglin ran out, she realized that the battlefield didn't really need her. Kiana and Seele were handling these rampaging mechs with ease. What seemed invincible to ordinary people were like scrap metal in their hands... Well, not exactly scrap metal, Tesla would be angry if he said that, but they were definitely no match for them.

The situation was under control, so Shen Gonglin wasn't in a hurry to go over. He looked at Seele, who was wielding a scythe, with a puzzled expression. Who would have thought that this seemingly delicate girl would fight with such a weapon? Rita also used a scythe, but Rita's temperament did suit the scythe quite well; the maid looked very aggressive. But Seele...

Is this what they call "gap moe"? The other Seele wielding a scythe actually suits her quite well.

The mechs were ferocious, but that was only in the eyes of ordinary people. For Valkyrie like Seele and Kiana, who had undergone professional training, they were nothing. Soon, the two of them brought the rampaging mechs to a stop. As for the method of stopping them... dismantling them into pieces to make them immobile was also a method. Seele breathed a slight sigh of relief. She could do this herself. It seemed that her recent physical training had been quite effective.

Kiana, how are things going on your end?

They quickly adjusted their mindset. This battle wasn't too difficult; these mechs weren't equipped with weapon modules, so they were basically just charging around aimlessly. Since they had finished their task, Kiana's situation shouldn't be too bad either.

"Yes, it's all resolved. Fortunately, the out-of-control mech was used for the fireworks display. It wasn't very destructive, and no one was injured."

Kiana's battle had ended, and the girl came over to meet Seele. At that moment, a little girl ran towards them and stopped in front of them. With the two girls looking on in confusion, the little girl formally bowed to them.

"Thank you, big sister! Mom said it's good for a child to express gratitude properly. You saved me just now... Hey, big sister, are your eyes hurt? Your two eyes are different colors!"

The little girl thanked Kiana very earnestly, but when she looked up, she saw Kiana's heterochromatic eyes. They looked so beautiful! Kiana, however, instinctively covered her eyes, wondering if she was scaring someone.

Chapter Thirty-Six: Super Strong with Kids

"Isn't she beautiful? This lady is a magician. She just saved you with her magic."

When Kiana was at a loss, Seele stepped in to help her out. In her opinion, Kiana was just being too concerned. Even though her eyes were so beautiful, she was worried that they would scare others. She wanted Kiana to know that there were many people in the world who were willing to be kind to her.

Kiana looked at Seele in surprise. She hadn't expected Seele to come at this time, and what she said...

"So beautiful! Your eyes are like jewels!"

Delighted by Seele's well-intentioned lie, the little girl looked at Kiana's eyes with envy. Her heterochromatic eyes, one gold and one blue, really made her look like a magical girl from a TV show. Was this older sister a real-life magician? No wonder she was so beautiful.

"... Haha, little sister, watch closely! My eyes can change to other colors too... Ta-da!"

Seeing the kindness and excitement in the girl's eyes, Kiana relaxed. Then she withdrew the power of the Herrscher of the Void and returned to her original form. Her lake-blue eyes smiled as she looked at the little girl in front of her. Unlike those who were afraid of her power Herrscher of the Void, this little girl was not afraid of her at all.

"Wow! That's amazing! Will I be able to learn magic when I grow up, just like this lady?"