The Title Was Eaten Again by Xing at Critical Health
Hello, I am Xing Kaslana, and I am currently facing a very difficult decision.
The mature woman in the black combat suit in front of me is Natasha Siola, an experienced mercenary codenamed Raven.
The red-haired woman she kidnapped... the red-haired woman's name is Tesla, but her full name is too long to mention. She is a doctor who claims to be a genius.
She is indeed very talented; her ability to create the Build Driver in the Honkai World is proof of her talent.
"Little one, my patience is limited. Hand that over quickly, I don't want to make things difficult for you. After that, I'll give her to you, and you can do whatever you want with her. I can continue to be your teacher here, your Sister Natasha, or perhaps..."
Raven looked at Sachi sitting in the wheelchair, a barely perceptible pity flashing in her eyes.
**(World Serpent Swearing) I didn't even have the heart to beat him up back then, which bastard beat him so badly that he can only use a wheelchair.
As you can see, Sister Natasha now threatening me with my teacher's future wife, demanding that I hand over the Build Driver. The problem is, that one has already exploded.
To be honest, she definitely won't believe me. What should I do now?
Don't get me wrong, I'm not worried about that Lobster Doctor. I'm just worried about whether I can get Raven out of here before Professor Welt arrives. If Professor Welt sees Tesla being kidnapped and in this state, he'll definitely use a pseudo-black hole to suck Raven to dust!
Hey, don't you guys think this opening is a bit sudden? I was still lying in the infirmary in the last chapter, wasn't I?
Don't rush, let me explain slowly...
——Divider——
After leaving the infirmary, Kiana was in a daze; the scene she had just witnessed had a profound impact on her.
"Although my stinky dad had explained it to me before, seeing it in person is still too, too, ahhh, I don't know how to describe it!"
"Hmm, thinking about it carefully, he's my cousin, so it's okay for a sister to help her brother take a bath, so it shouldn't be a problem to see him naked, right? Yes, that's it."
Kiana forced herself to find a reason to put her chaotic thoughts behind her and go about her business, since the Fire Moth Base One was still not finished being renovated.
Back on Xing's side, Theresa took out the clothes she bought for her son during her last vacation, and put a children's HOMU outfit on him.
Xing was a little dissatisfied. "Why is it 'HOMU'? Isn't there 'Hola'?"
"Wasn't the original HOMU cute? I also have a Humei here, do you like it?"
I'll still choose HOMU, the original flavor is the best!
Fortunately, he got dressed and, with Theresa's help, slowly got off the bed. He tried to stand up, but his feet felt soft and he couldn't stand at all.
Left with no other choice, he could only obediently lie in bed and recuperate. He should focus on getting better and not think about causing any more trouble.
After Kiana left, Bronya and Wendy came to visit him, Mei was on a mission and was absent for some reason.
Mom Hua is beating up Otto—
Bronya held the Crimson Kite's Wings, and Wendy held Pardo, who was still in Canned Food shape. The two little ones stared at Xing with a strange look, making him feel uneasy all over.
"Brother Xing".
"I was wrong, I'm so sorry!"
Before they could make a move, Xing decisively bowed his head and gave a French military salute.
Fortunately, he took the initiative to admit his mistake, so they couldn't make things difficult for him. After scolding him a few times, they started to pay attention to his condition.
"Oh, my injuries are mostly healed, but my strength hasn't returned yet. Wendy, do you still have your wheelchair?"
Wendy almost jumped up. "Brother Xing, you're not paralyzed too, are you?!"
Fortunately, she quickly explained, "No, I just have weak legs and can't walk. I just wanted to borrow your wheelchair to get around."
Bronya seized the opportunity to chime in. "How about using my exoskeleton armor? It's convenient and cool!"
"I refuse, standing is tiring."
Although the exoskeleton armor could provide him with direct power, he would rather sit down than not sit down.
Wendy's little head clicked, and she volunteered, "Then I'll help Brother Xing push his wheelchair. Don't worry, leave it to me!"
Bronya pushed her away. "Get out of the way, you sports loser."
Wendy retorted, "You're the one who's a complete sports failure! In a running race, without the Heavy Cannon Rabbit, I'd leave you in the dust!"
"Want to fight me in close combat? See you in the woods after school, no need for Heavy Cannon Rabbit!"
"Fine, bring it on then, I'm not afraid of you!"
Xing silently tapped each of them on the forehead. "I remember Wendy's wheelchair is remote-controlled, isn't it? It can move on its own, what are you two arguing about?"
The two little ones exchanged a glance and reached an unspoken agreement.
"I'm going to get the wheelchair, Brother Xing, please wait for me."
"After being left for so long, the system might have developed a minor malfunction. I'll go check it out for her."
The two little girls ran off, and Theresa, who was peeling an apple for Sachi, looked at Himeko and asked, "Himeko, could it be that those two wouldn't..."
Himeko looked at her with amusement. "Bronya or Wendy, which one do you prefer?"
Theresa's answer was decisive, "Wendy."
Himeko a little surprised. "Why?"
Theresa said very seriously, "First, Wendy is my student; second, purely in terms of talent, Wendy is stronger than Bronya, so their child will be stronger; third, Wendy has a better figure than Bronya..."
Bronya, who was helping Wendy disassemble her wheelchair, suddenly sneezed.
The first reason was within Himeko's expectations, but the second and third answers almost broke her Himeko. "Damn, you've already thought of that? I never expected that you, this seemingly innocent and naive loli, would be more shrewd than me, a single adult woman who has been single for many years!"
"Hey, I'm still here. Is it really okay for you to say this in front of me?" Xing took the peeled apple, took a bite, and yum, it was sweet and crunchy.
He cut the apple in half with a fruit knife, ate the half with a bite taken out of it himself, and cut the other half in half to feed to his pets.
"He's too young to understand, right?"
"I seriously suspect that his actual age is seriously inconsistent with his appearance, just like you. But the bone age test did show he was only 10 years old, so he must be 11 now." At this point, Himeko suddenly remembered something serious. She secretly glanced at the mother and son and decided to talk to Theresa about it privately later.
"Bronya is so thin because she was malnourished in the orphanage. Besides, she is still young. Girls can change a lot as they grow up. I suggest you wait patiently."
As a mother, Theresa is very concerned about her son's future spouse. "Fortunately, it might be a little too early to talk about this now. Bronya or Wendy, which one do you like the most? Don't be afraid, they're not here, just say it."
"Theresa, I remember there are quite a few men in Schicksal who have more than two spouses, right? Why don't you ask Sachi who he plans to marry first?"
"Isn't it too early to say that?"
He remained silent, looking at the Stigmata on his left hand, the image of Yae Sakura appearing in his mind.
Inside the Stigmata Space, the Miko was in an exceptionally cheerful mood today.
As they were talking, Wendy returned pushing the modified wheelchair. "Brother Xing, the wheelchair's smart system has malfunctioned and can only be driven manually. Bronya and I have agreed that I will help you push the wheelchair during the day, and Bronya will take over at night."
So Wendy happily pushed Sachi out, thinking to herself, "Hehe, even Bronya has her off days. She can spend more time with Brother Xing during the day than at night, you big dummy!"
Sigh, you honest kid, why don't you ever think about what a lone man and woman can do at night?
Pardo and Crimson Kite's Wings followed behind. Pardo was full of resentment. "Little Xing, hurry up and find some time to turn me back!"
St. Freya Gossip News Group's recent headline. "Shocking! Wendy, an outstanding member of the Fire Moth, is suspected of being sexually assaulted and falling into a coma. Overwhelmed by the shock, she actually put a large HOMU doll in her wheelchair and ran all over St. Freya Academy. Is this a distortion of humanity or a decline in morality?"
That evening, when Xing saw the news on her terminal, she handed it to Bronya, who was pushing her wheelchair behind her, with a dark expression. "Now you know what to do, right?"
Ya Ya took it with a relaxed expression. "No problem, I promise they'll never see the sun tomorrow again."
"That's not what I meant! A little lesson is enough, there's no need to go to extremes!"
"That's true, we should just dig up their dark history and publish it."
In some ways, it's even more ruthless than killing them.
Under the bright moonlight, a silver-haired woman pushed a white-haired boy in a wheelchair, slowly making their way through the St. Freya Academy at night. "Would you like to go anywhere?"
"Let's go to the grove over there. The scenery there is beautiful at night, perfect for being alone."
"Okay, let's go there. By the way, I'd like to ask you a few questions."
Crimson Kite's Wings lay drowsily in his arms, while Pardo energetically clung to his shoulders, perfectly embodying the definition of a night owl.
"What is it, about that armor?"
Bronya turned her wheelchair around so that Sachi was facing her. She pressed her body close to Sachi, almost face to face, and could feel each other's breath.
"Answer me, and don't lie. Was the hair I found under your bed the other day really from that fat cat?" She grabbed Xing's wrist to test his reaction.
Fortunately, she said without changing her expression, "Yes, those are the hairs that fell out of the Canned Food."
P. S.: This is indeed not a lie.
"Your pulse is normal, and your breathing rate isn't erratic. You're not lying." Bronya breathed a sigh of relief and continued pushing Sachi toward the grove, "So, let's ask a new question. What's with that armor that makes those chuunibyou sound effects?"
"Where's the chuunibyou (middle school syndrome)?"
On the way to the grove, Sachi briefly told Bronya how she obtained the Build Driver and Fullbottles, omitting the part about transforming into the headmaster.
Fortunately, Bronya showed her the basic Build two-bottle set. Ya Ya played with it, her eyes sparkling. "As far as looks matter, Build is really to my liking. Next time I meet Tesla, can I transform into it for a bit?"
"Not everyone can transform. This Knight System is very risky. By the way, Bronya, call out Heavy-Duty Rabbit 19C. I want her to do me a favor."
Although she didn't know what Sachi was going to do, Bronya obediently summoned her.
Seeing the hardworking Heavy Cannon Rabbit, Xing took out a Blank Bottle and smashed it against her.
"Bike!" (This word does indeed mean motorcycle, in addition to bicycle.)
Shouldn't it be Robot? Is it because she's been frequently turned into a motorcycle rider lately?
"Heavy-Duty Rabbit 19C, insufficient energy, in hibernation mode." Little Rabbit was completely drained.
Bronya didn't care much, because she suddenly thought that she could trick Wendy into coming over another day and squeeze a Fullbottles.
Upon activating his Honkai Vision, he was surprised to find that the Honkai Energy concentration in the Fullbottles he had created was lower than that created by Tesla. Before he could figure out the answer, dark red particles drifted into his field of vision.
——Divider——
"Phew, I'm finally back. Now all I have to do is get the stuff and go back to report. But why you?"
Raven, a member of World Serpent, was unfortunately pursued by Fu Hua a few days ago. Although she managed to escape, she was seriously injured. Fortunately, the hostage Tesla is still in her hands.
Raven clutched his aching stomach, staring at the familiar face on the screen with a grim expression. Why did you get it?
Despite being "tortured" for a long time, Tesla, still full of energy, lay on the ground next to her and sneered, "Hmph, you have a way to heaven but you don't take it, you have no way to hell but you come to try to enter. I advise you to release me as soon as possible and then run for your life!"
The Raven gave her a cold glance but did not react.
She coughed a few times, her face turning even paler as she looked at the blood she coughed up. What was wrong with that man? He seemed so gentle, but when he attacked, he was even more ferocious than that little guy in his adult form. He almost killed her with one punch. If she hadn't run fast, he probably would have caught her and taken her back to report.
Fu Hua, who was asking Otto for medical and repair expenses, suddenly sneezed. Otto was heartbroken; damn it, the Yugi development funds were gone again...
As the Raven pondered, she inadvertently heard a slight noise coming from the nearby bushes. She immediately took out her bow and arrow and aimed at the target, but her hand froze when she saw who it was.
"Little guy, how come you..." Before Raven could even feel surprised, he found Sachi sitting in a wheelchair. An inexplicable anger welled up from the bottom of his heart. Who, who did this? I'm going to kill him!
Fortunately, her gaze fell on Tesla, whose face was ashen, at Raven's feet. "Long time no see, Sister Natasha, no, it's only been a few days."
Bronya, pushing the wheelchair, fell into thought. She had been wondering for a long time why Xing addressed this mercenary so intimately, and what kind of secret relationship they had.
P. S.: This nickname only appears when the two of them are alone. Usually, she calls him Teacher Laoshi.
Tesla was almost in tears. "You brat, what are you doing here in the middle of the night instead of sleeping? And to make matters worse, why are you in a wheelchair? If you weren't injured, you should be able to beat her. Are you just here to give her experience points?"
"Little guy, is that thing on you? That package that was supposed to be given to your history teacher."
Fortunately, he stretched out his tightly clenched left hand, opened his palm, and the red and blue bottles lay quietly in his hand.
"That's right, this is it. Give it to me, and don't forget the remaining Fullbottles and the driver."
Xing said each word with unwavering resolve, "No, I cannot give it to you. Build must not fall into the hands of the World Serpent. It is not a weapon."
"Little one, my patience is limited. Hand that over quickly, I don't want to make things difficult for you. After that, I'll give her to you, and you can do whatever you want with her. I can continue to be your teacher here, your Sister Natasha, or perhaps..."
Raven didn't continue; she really didn't want to fight Sachi.
The two remained silent, but Tesla, who was lying down, burst into tears. "Waaah, you brat, why did you take the things I sent to Yang? Wait, Build, what's that?"
Xing silently complained, "The belt's sound effects are all reporting 'Build Driver,' have you forgotten all about the sound effects you set? Genius, is that all?"
"Sister Natasha, don't force me to use that move."
A hint of determination flashed in the Raven's eyes. "Oh? Then let me see just how capable you are now."
"I'm sorry, little one, I promise I won't kill you." She silently gripped the Honkai Energy Deactivator in her pocket. Although she didn't know why it hadn't worked on that man, she figured it would be useful against this little guy.
Xing took a deep breath and said loudly, "How much did the Jackal pay you? I'll pay you ten times that!"
Raven: "..."
Tesla: "..."
Bronya: "..."
"One hundred times!"
Raven readily dropped Tesla, picked up Sachi, and affectionately nuzzled his little face. "Deal!"
Author's Note—
Let me explain why Raven is letting people out here.
First, they couldn't bear to beat the cub they had raised (in a sense, the Raven had also raised Sachi for a period of time).
Secondly, she was injured, the battle was going against her, and Xing was also injured;
Third, she had already obtained the Build Driver sample and the failed manufacturing Fullbottles. She could just take them back and let Jackal study them. Tesla's finished product was not very meaningful, but Jackal insisted that she bring the finished product back.
Fourth, he gave way too much...