A Disappointing Night Raid / I've Got Your Arms and Legs Held Down for You

Tokisaki Kurumi believed it; she hoped to end the curse on her sisters.

But as the secret was uncovered, she gradually discovered that "Mother" did not love them; the ten sisters were, from the very beginning, sacrifices to achieve some kind of goal.

She couldn't stop that person, either ethically or in terms of ability, but she still chose to fight back.

However, after walking alone for so long, the sisters' struggles only intensified, and the Affliction of not being understood left Tokisaki Kurumi physically and mentally exhausted.

Finally, she mustered her courage and chose to embark on a journey to escape that place, hoping to seek guidance from "God".

Now, it seems she has found...

"Thank you, cute little brother..."

"I'll come find you tomorrow, please don't refuse, okay?"

Tokisaki Kurumi leaned down and pecked the boy on the cheek. After Kevin nodded blankly, the girl smiled contentedly, picked up her bag, and left the lecture room.

Metaphor? Kevin leaned back in his chair, gazing at the statue of the Virgin Mary, a sense of melancholy washing over him. The boy hidden in the darkness, who knows what he was thinking?

Meanwhile, the heterochromatic-eyed girl, having found hope, hummed a song as she walked through the crowd.

However, what she didn't know was that two figures standing in the shadows under the eaves were constantly watching the path she had walked, their gazes full of meaning.

"Is this adorable little guy in the church the one who can solve all problems? But what's so special about him?"

"Angels? Spirits that follow God's will and serve the light?"

"Oh dear, it seems we are too..."

On the roof, a girl with long and short pigtails wore a red and black lace Alt Account dress and platform boots, exuding a strong Gothic Style. Her left eye, with its heterochromatic pupil, had a golden clock in the pupil, and the smile on her pretty face had an indescribable sinister quality.

"No, he's already done what you're trying to do once..."

Under the moonlight, the black-haired assassin girl, who had just launched a ruthless attack in the alley, stepped forward gracefully, carrying a giant cannon, and whispered something to him.

"You mean... killing a god?"

The gothic girl lowered her head, lowered her voice, and then glanced at the assassin whose left eye was flashing with a ghostly Blue Flame, her expression somewhat amused.

"The most sincere and perfect bait has been laid out..."

"I'm curious, why did you help me?"

The assassin's voice was cold, but his words contained complex emotions.

"Humans are interesting, I like them."

"These are my sheep, and I don't want any living thing to bother with them. As for your 'mother,' she has a history of such behavior..."

The assassin then reiterated the previous agreement.

"Remember, our goal is to lure him to Amamiya City..."

"Only genuine feelings can move him, so go fall in love, young lady, this is your only chance..."

"Also, if it's not necessary, talk to me less..."

The gothic girl tilted her head and asked curiously.

"Afraid of being exposed? You know that kid?"

The assassin's voice was cold and deep.

"No, from this moment on, I am a heartless killer!"

P. S.: Have you guys forgotten Hatsune Miku's full set of skins? The silly and lively type.

Chapter 408, Section 428: A Regrettable Night Raid

As night deepened, Kevin was asked to leave by the priest and, having nothing to do, wandered around the empty streets.

As I walked onto the overpass, I saw a furtive figure squatting in front of a vending machine, disassembling the wiring and fiddling with something.

Strawberry-filled bread... potato chips... egg tarts... cola...

Bronya muttered incantations as he accelerated the program's cracking process; the sound of the falling items hitting the ground was like heavenly music.

"Wow, a hacker? Getting into the business of hacking vending machines, what a talent..."

Amidst the mocking voices behind her, the little girl was lifted off the ground by a hand.

"Heavy-Duty Rabbit 19C, Dangerous Target, Maximum Power Output!"

Upon hearing that demonic voice, Bronya froze and immediately issued commands to the Tactical Mech she was piloting.

To the little girl's astonishment, Kevin grinned and raised one hand, grabbing a wisp of transparent air. With superhuman strength, he casually tossed the Tactical Mech, weighing over a thousand pounds, far away.

Immediately, the boy snapped his fingers, and a Spatial Rift formed, engulfing the falling mech.

"Optical Camouflage, next-generation mechs, and the Tactical Exoskeleton you're wearing? [Anti-Entropy]?"

Kevin tapped the arm guard of Bronya's ejected high-frequency oscillating dagger, a strange smile on his face.

The silver-gray curly-haired girl tried several times to access the control limits but failed to recall the Heavy-Duty Rabbit 19C. Knowing she was no match for this scoundrel, she put on a stern face and snorted coldly.

Bronya refused to answer...

That's it... Kevin's lips curled up. After being separated from Kiana and Sirin for so long, his usual urge to tease the kids was stirring again.

"Little Duckling, I won't ask about your family's secrets. If you obediently tell me why you came to rob the vending machine, I might be in a good mood and give your Tactical Mech back..."

Upon hearing the playful, homophonic nickname, the Russian girl, who had a basic understanding of Chinese, frowned. However, after weighing the pros and cons, she ultimately chose to honestly confess.

Bronya is very hungry...

Kevin scratched his head, looking somewhat confused.

"Don't you guys carry any money with you when you go out?"

The little girl rolled her eyes and gave a slight snort.

"We need to save this money to buy gifts for Seele and Xing; we can't waste it..."

"Children shouldn't learn to steal; it's immoral..."

Kevin spoke with a sanctimonious tone and a pained expression, clearly hiding his "White Demon" reputation.

"Hmph! Bronya didn't steal anything; after taking the food, she upgraded the vending machine's system..."

The little girl remained calm, then glanced up with disdain.

"Furthermore, when you said the word 'steal,' your pupils constricted, your breathing quickened, and your gaze didn't fall on Bronya, which meets the criteria for a lie detector test..."

"You've done this before, and more than once..."

"Stealing is a shameful act; children should not learn from it..."

Kevin stared at the paw patting his shoulder, his lips twitching slightly. He had dominated the world of little girls for many years, and whether they were naughty or clever, or pretending to be pitiful or cute, all kinds of little girls had been educated by him and made obedient.

Unexpectedly, I stumbled in the gutter today and was given a sarcastic lecture by this "Bronya".

"Hey kid, you're slandering my noble character. You'll pay the price, understand?"

"Ha ha ha ha..."

Bronya drew out his words, his taut cheek muscles twitching to create a stiff, sarcastic "laugh." (See Victoria Victorique's laugh in Gosick, nicknamed "Vivian the Bun.")

After a few brief exchanges, Kevin realized that this little one was completely unyielding. Just as he was wondering how to salvage his reputation as a dominant force in the world of lolis, Bronya's tummy started growling.

The White-haired Shota sneered evilly, reached into the vending machine and stuffed a pile of food that had slipped out into his arms, then waved it in front of Bronya.

"Want some?"

"Hmph! Bronya won't fall for it!"

"And I'll defeat you sooner or later!"

The little girl with silver-gray curly hair wrinkled her nose, but her gaze remained fixed on the strawberry bread, unable to look away.

"Oh, really?"

Kevin grinned as he tore open the bread bag and, under Bronya's pained gaze, took a big bite.

As the little girl, her teeth itching with rage, clenched her fists, preparing for a desperate fight, the surrounding Honkai energy surged wildly.

Bronya's eyes widened in astonishment as she saw wings extending from behind the boy!

And... three pairs! The colors all seem to be different!

Ten minutes later, on the overpass.

Bronya snatched the milk Kevin offered, gulped it down, and pushed the bread stuck in her esophagus down. The feeling of fullness brought an indescribable sense of happiness.

"Give up, Bronya won't say a word about the mission."

"Come on, open your mouth, have some pudding first..."

Kevin smiled and picked up the milky white milk pudding, offering it to Bronya. Bronya obediently opened her mouth, and with a flick of her tongue, she sucked the delicious food into her mouth.

After feeding it three or four times, Kevin finally got to place his hand on Bronya's head and comfortably petted the clueless kitten.

Bronya initially struggled slightly, but after Kevin shoved a HOMU he'd bought from a vending machine into her arms, the little girl gave in.

Since he can't beat them anyway, and the Heavy-Duty Rabbit is still in his hands, letting him touch it a few times won't cost him anything. It's a wise choice.

Moreover, it's warm and very comfortable...

"The Roman Papal Legion's convoy won't arrive until at least tomorrow. If you have time, you should take a day off..."

"Also, don't cause trouble for others. [Anti-Entropy] sent you here only to muddy the waters and gather intelligence; you're just a stepping stone. Be a good kid and don't be reckless..."

As night fell, Kevin flicked Bronya's forehead one last time, leaving her with a few words of advice, before casually tossing her beloved Heavy-Duty Rabbit out of the Spatial Rift.

"Hey, what's your name?"

The little girl emptied the potato chips and asked in a low voice without looking up.

"Next time we meet, call him Brother Kevin..."

The boy grabbed his pocket, jumped off the overpass, and with a few quick maneuvers, disappeared from Bronya's sight.

Kevin? It seems like Mom and Mother, and Mother Koko, often mention this name...

Could it be...? The little girl frowned slightly, swaying on the overpass as she pondered.

Are there really that many people with this name?

Having completed his daily ritual of masturbating, Kevin hummed a tune, swiped his room card, and the door opened with a click.

"Laugh!"

Through the crack in the door, a Dark Red Greatsword protruded and was pressed against his throat.

"Hey kid, if you're going to launch a night raid, you should at least be a little older. You've given me false hope..."

A tall, mature Mature Woman with messy, wine-red hair held a sword in her right hand and pulled at the silk quilt with her left. After recognizing the visitor at the door, she rolled her eyes in annoyance, picked up the little guy, and threw him onto the bed.

Meanwhile, Koko 'Murata Himeko bedmate, after having her blanket taken away, lay back and grabbed around wildly, only to be hit squarely by the little boy in mid-air.

So fair-skinned, but a little small...

Wait, why are you here again! I'm still a child!

The moment Koko opened her eyes and screamed, Kevin immediately put on a grief-stricken expression, looking as if he had a deep-seated grudge.

P. S.: We've figured out the backgrounds and interactions of about the seven contestants, so let's start with Date A Live.

Chapter 409, Section 429: I've held your hands and feet down.

"That face, that fur color... I get it!"

After a chaotic morning routine, Murata Himeko circled Kevin repeatedly, observing him. Then, seemingly realizing something, she turned to Koko, who was drinking milk, with a look of surprise.

"... You're trying to raise a child! He's still a child, how can you do this to him!"

"Uh-huh!"

Although he didn't understand what was going on, Kevin readily agreed to the smear campaign and put on an innocent and harmless expression.

"Pfft! Cough cough..."