Brother's Bride / The Path of the Great Sword

Lara shook her head slightly. "No!"

Then there's something to talk about, a glimmer of hope rose in Shozo Yuuki's heart.

But Jill and Alice, who followed Lara, had a hint of mockery in their eyes.

"He not only represents the will of the Crawford family, but can also influence the decisions of the Kaslana Family!"

Is this reason enough?

Kaslana? That "knight" family from Europe with a thousand-year-old tradition?! Shozo Yuuki was utterly shocked.

He never expected that this unassuming and unassuming man would have such a distinguished background.

The Countess casually tossed an ice-blue sword and shield badge to Kevin beside her, responding indifferently.

"Actually, the Yuuki Family isn't exactly a great partner. The reason you're qualified is because of his decision..."

"Since you don't know how to be grateful, just go to another place."

Kevin noticed a slightly cool, comfortable feel emanating from the sword and shield emblem, confirming that it was genuine.

Unexpectedly, that unreliable Siegfried actually added him to the family tree and even sent him a certificate of identity.

Asuna Yuuki were completely absorbed in the shock, unable to extricate themselves, while Arisa Gofuin's eyes shone with even greater adoration for Kevin.

It's over...

The Yuuki Family has invested most of their working capital, and even the loans they obtained from banks, into the development of this project. If they encounter a withdrawal of investment, they will inevitably go bankrupt!

Moreover, having offended the Gongen Financial Group, the Crawford family, and the Kaslana Family, even if they manage to survive the crisis, their fate is predictable.

Kyoko Yuuki, also considering the consequences, turned pale and was filled with self-blame. She had even prepared herself to face her husband's wrath.

However, Shozo Yuuki simply held his wife's hand, smiled with difficulty, and shook his head slightly, without blaming Kyoko Yuuki.

"Nana..."

Kyoko Yuuki recalled her domineering role in her family life and her husband's tolerance, she felt an overwhelming sense of guilt, and a tear welled up in her eyes.

"Since I'm in charge, then the cooperation continues..."

Kevin casually stuffed the sword and shield badge into his pocket, smiled nonchalantly, and with a simple sentence, instantly determined the rise and fall of an elite family.

The pragmatic Shozo Yuuki was about to bow in thanks when Kevin waved him off.

"It was just a misunderstanding. I understand your good intentions in wanting to help your children..."

"But let's not let care turn into harm. I hope you two will seriously consider my suggestion..."

Kevin's magnanimous behavior made Kyoko Yuuki, who had previously been at odds with him, feel somewhat ashamed.

"Must!"

To avoid embarrassing his wife, Shozo Yuuki bowed and nodded, making a solemn promise.

Then, sensing the awkward atmosphere, Kevin waved goodbye to the Yuki family of four and left with Lara and the others.

When you have nothing, even the most profound and sincere advice will be dismissed as empty flattery with ulterior motives.

When you have a prominent position and status, even your casual ramblings can become golden rules that everyone believes in.

Human hearts are always so narrow-minded!

The world is such a mess!

Kevin was lost in thought; all his distracting thoughts drifted away on the wind with a sigh.

P. S.: I didn't mean to belittle the Yuuki couple; it's just a difference in perspectives.

Actually, the author himself has also encountered such unreasonable parents in his life—don't misunderstand, they were my students.

Chapter 186, Section 197: My Brother's Bride

"Siegfried and Cecilia are getting married?"

Kevin fiddled with the ice-blue sword and shield-shaped family crest, then took the invitation Lara handed him, pausing slightly in surprise.

The wheels of history have started turning again, in a bizarre and chaotic way.

Among the three major families of the European Schicksal Organization, Kaslana, representing "Knight," and Saniyat, representing "Saintess," have seen their strongest bloodlines merge.

Although the timelines between different "scripts" in this world are chaotic, the changes in events themselves must still follow a certain order.

For example, logically speaking, the so-called niece— Kiana Kaslana —will be born soon.

This means that within the Honkai system, the Sirin Project, led by the "Schicksal Organization," is progressing steadily, and the Second Honkai will eventually arrive several years later.

Hopefully, it's not too late...

"I have a mission to attend to, so I won't be able to go to their wedding. Yuriko Takagi can convey my blessings on my behalf..."

Kevin made his decision after a moment's thought. Although he was nominally evolving in the direction of the Kaslana Family's ancestors, this badge was most likely Siegfried's own idea.

More importantly, based on past experience, once I get involved in an event, it will inevitably trigger an avalanche of change.

Because they do not have enough ability to protect themselves, now is not the time to show themselves in front of the three great families of Schicksal.

But... Siegfried... I will repay you for that favor...

"Order the intelligence agency to which Tsugumi belongs to closely monitor the movements in Northern Siberia and use all indirect methods to search for the Schicksal Organization's laboratory called [Babylon]."

"Remember, safety is paramount. Report any news directly to me and do not act rashly!"

Kevin considered the matter carefully and chose his words with great caution.

Lara nodded slightly, secretly noting Kevin's arrangements, intending to relay them to the SCP Foundation, which was now in its initial stages of development.

How are the Konno Sisters doing?

Kevin recalled the cause of the infectious disease, and the Yuki sisters, whom he had left in the apartment, asked him apologetically.

"I hired a private doctor, and they are having a great time in their new home."

"In addition, the first batch of Gene Virus agents is currently undergoing in vivo testing..."

"Don't worry, everything is under control!"

Lara gripped the handlebars with one hand, a confident smile playing on her lips, her chin slightly raised.

"It's so good to have you here... Thank you for your hard work..."

Kevin clearly understood that this proud woman was waiting for praise, so he naturally didn't hold back his compliments.

Lara hummed softly, her expression comfortable, clearly enjoying herself, but she was not satisfied with that.

"Hmph... I even skipped my work to deliver things to you and give you support..."

"You'd better work even harder tonight to make it up to me, my good brother..."

The lazy and noble cat whispered softly in a charming voice, while Alice and Jill, who were riding motorcycles on either side, seemed oblivious because of the strong wind.

She really enjoys the thrill of having an affair... but if this continues, she'll be exposed sooner or later...

Kevin shrank back guiltily, regretting that he had succumbed to temptation and gone to this crazy woman's bed.

As night approached, after everyone finished their meal, most of them, having had their Hatsune World game accounts deleted, had nothing to do but wander around bars.

And the commander, who is beloved by children, naturally needs to soothe a group of little ones to sleep.

Ten years have passed since her last adventure. Alice once roamed Wonderland, is now 19 years old.

She lived in a magnificent and wealthy manor, free from worries about food and clothing, leading a life of extravagance. Influenced by the prevailing social trends, she gradually grew into the kind of aristocratic woman her family hoped for, but had long forgotten the incredible experiences she had at the age of nine...

In the small side hall, the Konno Sisters, Angela, Yuzuriha Inori, and Shino Asada, who had been drawn there by the sound, sat together around the sofa, listening with great interest to Kevin's explanation of the new version of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

Classic characters such as Mr. Rabbit, the Grinning Cat, the Mad Hatter, the Red Queen and the White Queen, reunite with Alice as an adult.

As Kevin finished telling the story with great enthusiasm, the Moon outside the window had risen high in the night sky, and the clock hanging in the corridor began to chime softly.

It's 11 o'clock? Kevin stretched and loosened his limbs, then picked up the fruit peels and snack bags scattered on the table.

On the sofa, several children were sprawled out asleep in a tangled mess.

Angela was stroking Yuzuriha Inori's long pink hair, murmuring something like "Mr. Rabbit".

The Konno Sisters, with their strong sense of self-protection, naturally stayed away from the central area, curling up on the edge to sleep in each other's arms.

Aiko Konno slept very peacefully, instinctively protecting her younger sister, while the active and competitive Konomi Konno clenched her little fists, waving them occasionally while muttering to herself.

"Prepare to die... Red Queen... Judgment of Justice... Take this..."

When Kevin turned his gaze to the weary Shino Asada, the sensitive little kitten suddenly opened her eyes, clearly because she was too alert and had become very light while sleeping.

"Shh... keep your voice down... help me carry them inside to sleep..."

Kevin put his index finger to his lips and spoke softly. Shino Asada, who had always wanted to do something to prove herself, immediately nodded.

Due to limitations in strength, the smaller Angela and Konomi Konno were carried by Shino Asada.

As for Kevin, he naturally took charge of Aiko Konno and Yuzuriha Inori. Although it took a lot of time to separate them, the moving process went relatively smoothly.

The commander finally settled Yuzuriha Inori on the bed and took out the white, rice cooker-shaped robot "Hibernation" from her arms. But just as he was about to pull his hand back, the girl, who had suddenly opened her eyes, grabbed him.

Yuzuriha Inori got out of bed and moved closer to Kevin beside her, her pure, blood-red eyes gazing silently at the commander.

Then, she extended her slender, pale finger, first pointing to Kevin's lips, then touching her own forehead.

"Kiss..."

The girl's quiet words revealed a strong longing.

Kevin snapped out of his daze, shook his head helplessly, cupped Yuzuriha Inori's cheeks in his hands and gently rubbed them, then lightly kissed her forehead like a dragonfly skimming the water.

A look of satisfaction and happiness appeared on the girl's face, but her tightly clenched hand still showed no intention of letting Kevin go.

"Last night... I want it here..."

Yuzuriha Inori's face was full of seriousness as she pointed to her cherry lips and instinctively licked them with her small, pink tongue, a gesture that was extremely alluring.

Kevin's heart pounded, and the urge to act was quickly suppressed by a strong sense of guilt.

Seeing the person in front of her shake their head slightly, Yuzuriha Inori's pale emotions were immediately filled with grievance. Her eyes dimmed and she curled up in the corner.

This Three-No Girl, no skills, and no emotional intelligence, is always poor at speaking due to the defects in the clone's soul. She even has some difficulty shedding tears and expressing rich emotions.

That's why Kevin always kept the child under layers of protection, which made her even more dependent on this person who was the first person she saw when she opened her eyes.

"This is a privilege your husband will only have when you grow up and become a bride..."

"Not even my brother..."

Kevin could only stroke the girl's soft, long pink hair, sit on the edge of the bed, and gently explain, hoping to instill in her the correct understanding of male-female relationships.

"Then... I want to be the bride!"

Yuzuriha Inori's eyes lit up, and she responded earnestly, her previously soft voice now filled with an unprecedented firmness.

Hmm... why does the conversation always veer off in such strange directions?

Kevin was on the verge of tears. Although he wasn't exactly a saint, he simply couldn't bring himself to harm a child whose mind was still immature.

Furthermore, after the incident, it will likely take at least three years for those female Tyrannosaurus Rex to directly annihilate them.

However, just as Kevin was lost in thought, Yuzuriha Inori, having made up her mind, suddenly pounced on him and pinned him to the bed, her pink lips swiftly and firmly pecking at his lips.

At that moment, the door was slowly pulled open, and two intertwined shadows, illuminated by the corridor lights, fiercely pounced into the room.

P. S.: Are Golden Retrievers really that popular?

Maybe I should try it later.

Chapter 187, Section 198: The Road to the Great Sword

At the same time, after a fleeting moment of bliss, Kevin felt a slight stinging sensation on his lower lip. He snapped back to reality and hurriedly and carefully pushed Yuzuriha Inori away.

Satisfied, the girl curled her pink tongue to gather the bloodstains from her lips and teeth into her mouth, then swallowed it.

"Kissing me is one thing, but why did you bite me..."

Kevin covered his injured lip, hissing and gasping for breath, his expression somewhat distressed.