The Valkyrie's Dining Table (First Update)

"But now it seems things have changed; for some unknown reason, those dangers have come knocking..."

"Continuing to employ you would likely cause you unnecessary trouble, which goes against my master's and my original intentions..."

"Therefore, I request that you all terminate the contract and pretend that nothing ever happened..."

Kevin took a sip of his cold drink, a playful expression on his face.

"And what about you? Will you continue to aid the [Cursed Children]?"

Raiden Mei nodded without hesitation and responded.

"Certainly!"

"Why?"

"This is what my father and I originally wanted to do, and do we need a reason to extend a helping hand to those in need?"

Kevin paused, turned and looked deeply at the gentle girl, muttering to himself.

"For some people, perhaps... it's not necessary..."

However, Kevin still had some doubts and pointed out the problems that Raiden Mei was currently facing.

"But you're already being watched. Knowing the danger, do you still want to continue?"

"Danger is something you'll face every moment as long as you're alive..."

Raiden Mei didn't take it to heart. This girl, who had known how to be considerate and save her father since she was old enough to understand things, naturally had a resilient mind.

"Will Sister Saeko be there on the day I go to visit the Cursed Children settlement?"

Kevin tapped his fingers habitually as he continued asking questions.

Raiden Mei shook her head helplessly and explained the reason to Kevin.

"Saeko has other things to do and needs to return to New York as soon as possible..."

Immediately, the young lady from ME Company raised her hand to stop Kevin from asking further questions. She first bowed solemnly to the boy who had helped her earlier, and then spoke in a serious tone.

"Alright, I've said everything I needed to say. I'm sorry for causing everyone unnecessary trouble due to my actions..."

"For everyone's safety, it's best to terminate the contract as soon as possible..."

Kevin raised an eyebrow, his smile somewhat strange.

Do you think you can pluck feathers from that penniless Tendou Kisara, Tendo Kisara?

"No need, ME Company can afford these funds..."

Raiden Mei was quite generous; her only wish now was that her master's bloodline could be kept away from danger.

"Forget it, our Tendou Civil Security Company may be poor, but we still have some backbone. We can't accept handouts..."

"Money is hard to earn, and life is tough—everyone knows that..."

"Sometimes, if you want to make money, you have to work incredibly hard! Now that we've taken this job, Tendou Civil Security Company will do everything in our power to protect your safety!"

Kevin's tone was firm and resolute, exuding an undeniable air of authority.

"You're so unreasonable! I'll talk to Tendou Kisara about this, and besides, I'm starting to dislike you, little brother..."

Raiden Mei was exasperated by the boy's persistent advances.

"On the contrary, I'm starting to like you a little, Mei- senpai..."

Kevin's tone was serious and earnest. This sudden declaration left Raiden Mei stunned, and a blush and annoyance appeared on her pretty face.

The boy immediately waved his hand slightly, then grinned and took out some mints, popping them into his mouth one by one to chew, before continuing to explain.

"Don't get me wrong, I was referring to personality..."

"Someone like you should just live a good life..."

Raiden Mei took a deep breath, calming her emotions that had been stirred up by the boy, and couldn't help but frown and snort coldly.

"The technology used by the 787th Mechanized Special Forces is not limited to the Self-Defense Forces; organizations in Australia, Canada, and the United States also play a role..."

"This is something your Tendou Civil Security Company simply cannot handle!"

Kevin chuckled dismissively, then suddenly straightened his face and spoke in a deep voice.

"Don't worry, even if the entire 787th Mechanized Special Forces came, let alone Shinra's Imperial Army, I could wipe them out in a heartbeat!"

"In short, I'm very strong! In this tiny place like Japan, the number of people qualified to fight me can be counted on one hand..."

Raiden Mei seemed shocked by Kevin's revelation, and paused for a moment, but then rolled her eyes and gave a perfunctory reply.

"Yes, yes, you're the strongest! Okay?"

"It's so late, the giant stone monument is closed, and entry and exit are prohibited. If you want to continue dreaming, come home with me first."

Hearing this tone, which was clearly meant to coax a child, Kevin touched his own childish cheek and couldn't help but feel a little annoyed.

You doubt lies, yet you still won't listen to the truth. Where is the basic trust between people?

Amidst their internal grumbling and casual conversation, Raiden Mei led Kevin to a luxurious two-story villa and gently knocked on the door.

"Mei, you're back?"

A handsome middle-aged man in a black suit with a ponytail was the first to come out to greet them. But when he saw the little boy whose hand he had been unknowingly led by his daughter Mei, his eyes immediately turned sinister.

Damn it! Seriously! I hate white hair the most! Especially the Kaslana family!

P. S.: Currently, I owe 24 - 2 = 22 updates.

Chapter 470, Section 497: The Valkyrie's Table (First Update)

Inside the villa, four Valkyrie from the St. Freya Academy were busy at the dining table and in the kitchen.

"Mei! Mei! I made the toast pizza that my stinky old man taught me to make as my main dish!"

"Mei, Bronya made some Russian beet soup, why don't you try it..."

"It was Xing who washed the vegetables. You idiot Hill, you have to wash the dishes after you finish eating!"

"Yes, Hill will try her best..."

Four little girls surrounded him, chattering incessantly. In the end, it was Raiden Ryoma who sent them away under the pretext of setting up the table, finally finding an opportunity to interject.

"Mei, Daddy made your favorite cream stew. Go wash your hands first..."

The president of ME Company took off his apron, served a bowl of milky white soup, and looked at his daughter with doting eyes.

Such a lavish dinner? Thank goodness, at least I don't have to eat pizza with CC anymore!

Kevin's nostrils flared as he sniffed the aromas wafting from the restaurant, a sense of urgency rising within him.

However, he had only taken a few steps forward when a hand pulled him to a corner.

"Hey kid! Your face shape and hair color look familiar. Whose child are you? What's your name?"

The Raiden Ryoma, who had cornered Kevin against the wall, narrowed its eyes, its gaze wary.

"Kevin Hakumen is a child adopted by Sister Koko. He is on a school trip in Japan this summer and is staying at Tendo's house temporarily. He is too busy with work there and has no one to play with."

"Mei- neechan is very kind; she invited me to stay here for a few days..."

The White-haired Shota innocent and made up lies in a childish voice, which were basically flawless.

"Kevin? Why is it that name again? Never mind, at least his last name is Kaslana..."

Raiden Ryoma was somewhat displeased upon hearing this, but ultimately maintained a lukewarm attitude and nodded slightly.

"Dad, what are you doing? This is my master's friend's child, don't scare him..."

At that moment, Raiden Mei, who came out of the restroom, pulled Kevin behind her, her expression somewhat reproachful.

"Haha, it's nothing, I just want to get to know her better and be closer to her so I can find out what kind of boyfriend my beautiful daughter will bring home in the future."

Raiden Ryoma laughed heartily, his teasing about his daughter's marriage causing Raiden Mei to blush slightly.

However, Kevin sensed the murderous intent in the strange man's voice regarding the last three words.

"Come on, wash your hands and eat first..."

Raiden Mei didn't press the matter further, so she took Kevin's hand and led him to wash up. Before she could even speak, the smiling boy had already soothed her unease.

"Don't worry, nothing happened on the road today, and nothing will happen in the future!"

Miss ME Company, who had been worried about her father, finally breathed a sigh of relief, her tense expression easing somewhat. It turned out this child wasn't difficult to get along with, which made things much easier.

However, Raiden Mei subconsciously ignored the meaningful assurance Kevin gave in the second half of his statement.

Next came the grand dinner, but unfortunately, Raiden Ryoma received a phone call at the last minute. Before he could even have a bite of hot food, he put on his clothes and rushed off to the company.

"Mei, lock the doors and windows. Dad has something to do tonight and probably won't be back."

The parting words of the Raiden Ryoma revealed a hint of regret and reluctance.

Kevin took a sip of the delicious creamy stew broth, his eyes narrowing slightly.

Even personal safety is at risk; it seems ME Company is having a tough time...

A vague impression told him that this strange uncle was only good at scientific research, but his political skills were appalling, and he would likely end up in jail in the future.

While internal Anti-Entropy is one thing, the future Japanese Government dared to detain the head of ME Company on a fabricated economic scandal, and he hasn't been released for many years.

This proves two points. First, political struggle is a life-or-death game; the loser collapses, and the Winner takes all. Cocolia, with her extraordinary skills and courage, understands this better than anyone.

Therefore, this seemingly Alliance Leader of Anti-Entropy may not actually want the Raiden Ryoma and his daughter to run amok in front of her; it's just that due to certain circumstances, it's inconvenient for her to take action.

Secondly, as a country dominated by conglomerates, Japan's willingness to take on Raiden Ryoma, an e-commerce giant, suggests that it must have some powerful trump cards up its sleeve, or be backed by other organizations.

(Actually, my Father-in-law Master's political tactics are really lacking. Mei was arrested when Mei was 15, and even after Honkai Impact 3rd restarted the timeline, he still hasn't come out...)

"Eat first, the food's getting cold..."

At that moment, a soft call in his ear woke Kevin from his thoughts. He saw Raiden Mei serving food to the little ones and Kevin, like a serene and elegant Yamato Nadeshiko.

You've given birth to a wonderful daughter, Ryoma...

In a daze, a condescending murmur silently escaped the boy's lips. Ever since he obtained the two Memory Fragment, the jumbled information in his mind would always inadvertently surface, as if it were a sign of recovering some memories.

But for some reason, most of these fragmented images are related to Raiden Mei in front of me.

It felt as if he and this Mei- senpai had known each other for a long time.

After enjoying a hearty dinner, Kevin quietly slipped the untouched slice of pizza onto the refrigerator.

"Hey! You white-haired brat! Why can you finish everything they make, but refuse to swallow my toast and pizza? Are you looking down on me?"

Kiana, noticing Kevin's subtle actions, rolled up her sleeves and strode over angrily, her expression unfriendly.

"Uh... it's burnt, I can't eat it..."

Caught red-handed, Kevin offered an somewhat embarrassed explanation.

"What do you know! Toast pizza tastes better when it's a little charred! That's a secret recipe my old man taught me!"

Kiana, feeling a bit frustrated by the questioning, was about to pounce on the person demanding an explanation when Raiden Mei grabbed her by the collar and dragged her behind her for a good talking-to.

Kevin, who had just escaped unscathed, hadn't even had a chance to breathe a sigh of relief when Bronya, the Three-No Girl, stuffed a deerstalker hat from her backpack into the little boy's hands and walked over with a serious expression.

"Here you go! No matter what bad things you try to do to Mei, I'll stop you!"

Kevin paused for a moment, smoothed out the wrinkles in the deerstalker hat, and then chuckled as he straightened Bronya's hat.

"Don't worry, I've taken on a job this time, responsible for her safety. I'm here to help..."

Bronya stared intently at Kevin for a long time before she finally felt a little relieved.

She was the only one who had ever witnessed just how terrifying this guy was, and with him around, Mei's personal safety would be greatly guaranteed.

"Have you finished the candy I gave you last time?"

Kevin asked with a smile, and the tense atmosphere between the two gradually dissipated.

Bronya glanced back at Hill and Xing, then nodded hesitantly.

Kevin was even more pleased to see that his child was a good one who knew how to share. He casually reached under the table and pulled out a row of colorful candies.

This time, it's for three people.