Reunion with the Fire-Chasing Squad (Part 2)

Did you know that when people get together for a meal, what they care about most isn't the food on the table, but the conversations they have with each other—how they've been doing lately, whether they've made any new friends, whether they're eating and dressing well? These seemingly trivial things are full of deep emotions.

After the party, with their stomachs full and having learned about each other's general situation over the past few days, the girls finally felt relieved.

Except for Kane, who was kicked out of the group chat.

Xing, who was also kicked out of the group chat, kicked him. "Hey, this is my spot, get out of here!"

——Love Gate——

"Wow, this is Luming's base. It's a bit rudimentary, but it looks pretty good." Kiana opened the hidden door behind the refrigerator and walked into Build Base One in the basement, looking around curiously.

"There's not much dust on the ground, it must be because it's cleaned regularly. Luming is still so clean," Mei praised thoughtfully.

Fortunately, he didn't say anything, but just patted Kane, who was silently shedding tears, and said, "You've worked hard, partner. I'll go easy on you when I exploit you in the future."

Bronya picked up the Costume Change Camera on the table, glanced at the huge pile of strange equipment, and complained, "How much stuff did you steal from Lobster Doctor?"

"I kept a lot, okay?" Xing retorted. These were things Tesla had forced upon her, but some of them were indeed quite useful.

Natasha was taking care of the children upstairs, while Arin Sisters and the two Seele were handed over to her, with the promise of taking them out to play.

"Little one, why do you think I'm good at dealing with kids?!" Natasha was a little helpless, but looking at the three pairs of curious and slightly irritable little eyes, she had no choice but to bite the bullet and go for it.

Griseo, in the Elysian Realm, suddenly missed the black dodo bird.

In the basement, Wendy picked up the Pirate Train and casually swung it a few times, finding it quite easy to handle. Mei fiddled with her Four-Panel Ninja Sword, while Kiana gripped the handle of the Falcon Gatlinger gun, eager to try it out.

Bronya stared at Sachi with resentment. Why aren't there any Heavy Cannon -type Build weapons? Don't you love me anymore?

Bang!

The silver-haired loli looked at the Drill Crusher in her hand, glanced silently at her own Spiral Drill ponytail, and suddenly understood something, revealing a satisfied smile.

Seeing that they were all engrossed in the official Bandai toys, Kane secretly pulled the girl aside and whispered, "Luming, I saw in the Schicksal Gossip Newspaper that Bronya is Xing's lover, right? She seems to be interested in you too."

Xing coughed a few times in a serious tone and flicked him on the forehead. "What are you thinking! This is just pure friendship between girls!"

"No, although it was only for a moment, I'm pretty sure that for a split second, Bronya's eyes were exactly like Julia then, that desire to devour her lover completely..." Kane seemed to recall some painful memory, covering his head and trembling.

What have you been through?!

"Hey, what are you doing?" Kiana, who had noticed the two were missing, quickly came over, grabbed the girl, and looked at the boy in front of her warily. "She already has someone she likes, don't get any funny ideas."

"Um, Luming is my partner, nothing more. I swear on my Kaslana honor that I have absolutely no ulterior motives." Kane's attitude was very sincere, and seeing this, Kiana didn't say much, but just silently hugged her sister tighter in her arms.

Now, it's my turn to protect you, you brat.

Feeling Kiana's sincere emotions, Sachiya sighed helplessly, "You're hugging me too tightly, you silly Kiana."

But thank you.

I've always been walking on the edge of life and death; it would be a lie to say I'm not tired.

If you are alone, you can't do anything. No matter how strong a person is, there are limits.

This is the lesson I learned when I took this stance and fought alongside that guy.

So, let's fight together, everyone.

The girl took out a black driver from her bosom and handed it to Kiana.

Seeing Kiana's puzzled expression, she smiled and explained, "Didn't you say you really wanted to wear the Build armor? Here, remember to return it to me later."

The orange-yellow Falcon Bottle and the black Gatling Bottle were placed in Kiana's palm. Holding her hand, their red and blue eyes met, and the two seemed to have returned to the time when they first combined to become the Judgment Knight.

"Um, thanks. But could I have the Gorilla Diamond? I feel like that's more powerful," Kiana asked shamelessly.

Rather than positioning and shooting, Kiana prefers a mindless, reckless playstyle.

"You better use your brain! Don't just think things through!" Sachi angrily punched her, then noticed that Mei others had come over after hearing the noise, so she took out three drives and handed them over.

"Mei, here's Ninja Manga for you; Wendy, the One Piece train suits you; Bronya, let me think, how about the Wild Wolf smartphone?"

Six full bottles were handed to the girls. Mei looked at the belts and energy bottles, overjoyed that Yuki was finally willing to participate in team battles. Wendy cried tears of joy; after so long, Yuki was finally playing with her. Bronya, however, was a little confused. "Don't we have Valkyrie Armor? What do we need this for?"

"With the Build armor, you won't be so easily injured." Sachi pointed to himself and said seriously, "I can't fight like I used to, and I'm not confident I can protect you, so please take good care of yourselves."

"Take care of yourself first!" Kiana gently punched her. "We're not that fragile. Just take care of yourselves. So, which dungeon are we going to this time?"

"Hey, how did you know?"

"Nonsense, I know you too well. The last time you called us to join the dungeon was when you were low on health and mana, worried about failing. This time you gave us the belt and told us to be careful. Do you think I don't know what you mean?" Kiana rolled her eyes at her and confidently patted her chest. "Don't worry, just tell me who you want to fight. I'm not afraid even if it's a Judgment Class Honkai Beast!"

Sachi suddenly fell silent, and the four of them immediately felt a bad premonition. Wait, could there really be a Judgment Class Honkai Beast? They had fought one before, but it seemed like Sachi was the one who did the work...

PS: After officially joining the Fire-Chasing Squad, Fu Hua restored their memories that had been altered at that time.

Kane stared blankly at the Drivers and Full Bottles in Kiana and the others' hands. "Hey, Luming, didn't we agree that the Knight System can't be given to just anyone? And how many spare Drivers do you actually have?"

"Every member of the Fire-Chasing Squad is qualified and of excellent quality. Besides, I'm only lending them out temporarily." Xing tapped his head. That's the difference between a temporary worker and a full-time employee, understand?

"Alright, everyone, let me hold a war council meeting, it's been a while. Cough, Kane, you can leave for a bit." The girl ruthlessly kicked her partner out of the basement.

The dejected boy leaned against the refrigerator, contemplating life. Crimson Kite's Wings, who was munching on vegetables, glanced at him and handed him the half-eaten lunch.

"Thank you, but I don't eat raw food." Kane politely declined the fairy beast's offer, then suddenly remembered something, "Hey, speaking of Luming's pet, where's Guotie? I didn't see her in the basement earlier?"

On the street, an excited Rosalia led the aggrieved black and white ball of fur along on a leash. Behind her, White Seele whispered to Black Seele, "My other self, is Guotie really a puppy? Is Sister Natasha lying to us? It looks just like the little bear Seele saw at the orphanage before, only the color is a little different."

"... Seele, even if it really is a bear, what's the problem?" Black Seele was a little speechless. Back when they were in the orphanage, didn't everyone keep it as a pet?

The four Russian girls didn't care at all, but their temporary guardian, Ms. Natasha Siola, was a little panicked. Oh no, she forgot to ask the little one to add a layer of awareness filter to the panda before leaving the house. Would it be recognized? There were too many people on the street to kill it, and with these children around, it wasn't convenient for her to take action herself.

"Woof! (Don't treat our national treasure like that!)" the aggrieved Guotie barked at Rosalia and Liliya.

"Sweetie, I'll treat you to cake later." Liliya patted her head and comforted her.

"Woof! (There's something delicious, yay!)" Upon hearing this, the Guotie's eyes lit up and it immediately quieted down.

How did she understand that?

Natasha, who witnessed this scene, silently covered her face. Little guy, how did you raise a panda like a dog?

P. S.: The Guotie are still puppies, so it's not surprising that they bark like dogs.

—Fire Fire-Chasing Squad, launch!—

Let's try that out before the formal meeting starts, since it's been a long time since we've done it.

The girl closed her eyes, feeling the connection with her companions, and activated her initial ability.

The knight granted me the sword of holy judgment;

Lightning forged my Blade of Heavenly Punishment;

The silver wolf bestowed upon me the wisdom of reason;

The strong wind gives me Wings of Freedom.

"Courage, friendship, reason, freedom, and bonds!"

Knight's Judgment, Key of Heavenly Punishment, Motorcycle Rabbit, Wings of the Sky —the long-lost Bonded Weaponry floated around the girl. Bronya, transformed into a high-tech combat suit, donned her body. Looking at the various data in her goggles, she finally sighed.

"I still can't activate the Bonded Weaponry. My body doesn't seem to have recovered at all." Fortunately, she severed the connection with everyone, allowing them to revert to their original forms.

Kiana held her hand, feeling the frequency between them. "Just like last time, you can't even merge with me to become Judgment Knight?"

"I can't do it. I can't keep up with you guys now that you've grown up. Even if I force myself to arm myself, I can't maintain it." Yuki noticed Kiana's dejected look and gave her a comforting pat on the head. "What's wrong? I remember you used to be very resistant to this."

"At first, I was really resistant. After all, being suddenly turned into a weapon or something would make anyone unhappy." As the initial victim, Mei felt this deeply. "But, Sachi didn't force us, did she? So far, every time we 'Bonded Weaponry with our bond, it's been done out of necessity, not counting Bronya and Wendy."

The two little girls, who were caught in the crossfire even while lying down, were quite resentful.

"Kiana represents unwavering courage, I represent cherishing the friendship of my comrades, Bronya represents strategic rationality, and Sachi represents the 'bond' that holds us together," Mei said earnestly. "It's no exaggeration to say that we came together because of Sachi."

"No, I didn't..." Just as Xing was about to deny it, Kiana covered her mouth. "You can't even pry my hands off now, so don't try to be strong, you silly little sister. The reason I agreed to merge with you in the first place was to protect you, my stinky little brother who's always getting into trouble."

Noticing the girl's face slowly turning red, Kiana's eyes widened in surprise. Was she blushing? She hadn't blushed this easily before.

"Sachi is our youngest member, yet he acts more mature than any of us." A disgruntled Bronya directed the bunny to pry Kiana apart, slapped the girl's bottom, and then stroked her tail with relish. "Hey, do you know why Rosalia and the others still call you 'Brother Xing' even though they know you're younger than them?"

"Why?" Xing had thought about this question occasionally, but hadn't paid much attention to it and hadn't delved into it. Now that Bronya had brought it up, she became curious as well.

Jealous Wendy snatched the tail from Bronya's hand and answered for her, "Because Brother Xing has always taken care of and protected us like an older brother. When we are in danger, he always shows his strength to defeat the enemy for us. When we are confused, he always appears to guide us. That's why I like Brother Xing - gentle strength."

The girl's face turned even redder. "I, I'm not as good as you all say..." Wait a minute, so does Wendy count as having a brother complex?

Unable to resist the temptation, Mei finally reached out and touched the two fox ears that had involuntarily peeked out because their owner was shy. Hmm, they felt quite nice to touch...

PS: Herrscher Mei, didn't grab the number here, which means that Mei took the initiative to do so.

"The reason I was willing to lend you my power at first was because even though you were weak when we first met, you still had the courage to fight against the Herrscher. The reason I armed you again was because you would protect us without hesitation after gaining power." (Mei)

Vague memories surfaced in my mind; it was in New Zealand, the memory of when everyone first underwent multi-armor training. Even though the world had reset, that feeling of excitement remained in my heart.

"I was willing to lend you my power back then because I didn't want you to be taken away by that wicked woman. After all, you're my brother, and it's only natural for a sister to protect her brother, right? Later on, it was because of the need to fight powerful enemies, not because I was used to it!" (Kiana)

"During the time I lost my memory, you stayed by Bronya's side. It's possible that you took advantage of me then, but—" Bronya pushed Wendy and Kiana away in exasperation, giving Mei a resentful look. Mei reluctantly let go of her hand. This hand really felt nice!

"There's a saying, 'love at first sight,' and that's probably what it's like. Bronya and you are the best match. Or rather, you are the best match for each of us."

After transforming, he can quickly become familiar with everyone's abilities and develop new ways to use them. The various forms of the Judgment Knight are the best proof of this. His talent in this area is beyond doubt.

"Me too! Me too! You wretched Bronya! Your only advantage is that you met Brother Xing before me! In reality, I'm better than you in every way! Oh, right, speaking of the Bonded Weaponry, it was Brother Xing saved me from the darkness. I'm willing to become his bow and arrow to shoot down any enemy who dares to stand in his way."

Wendy shoved Bronya aside and threw herself into her arms. Kiana and Mei watched helplessly as the two women vied for her affections and couldn't help but sigh.

Luckily, I have Mei (Kiana).

The two thought of each other as if by telepathy, and simultaneously grasped each other's hands.

"(But this Kiana seems to have a thing for Sachi now, I need to keep an eye on her.)" Mei frowned slightly, a jolt of electricity flashing in her purple eyes. (After all, even she almost couldn't control herself, let alone this yuri-loving insect.)

"(Mei's progress is almost complete; with a little more effort, I can discuss marriage with her.)" Kiana wiped her drool, wondering who she should invite to be her witness on her wedding day. Her stinky dad? Her Himeko- sensei? Or Sachi?

P. S.: These two really only see Xing as a younger brother, like an older sister. Ah, I can't guarantee what will happen in the future. (laughs)

Ai-chan, who was watching the Ai-chan). If she weren't afraid of being torn to pieces, she would have pounced on him and snatched him away long ago!

Little Te's face remained expressionless; her facial expression control system remained stable, except for the iron fist component on her back, which was trembling slightly. "This machine cannot understand..."

Faced with the four people who showed their true feelings, all sorts of memories from the past surfaced in the girl's mind. Her eyes gradually reddened, and her voice became choked with sobs. "I only did some insignificant little things, and I don't deserve your praise at all. I, I, I really never thought I was that great, really."

"Excessive modesty is not a good thing." The gentle and considerate Mei took out a handkerchief she always carried to wipe away her tears. "You are very capable. Be proud, the ace of the Fire-Chasing Squad."

Noticing that she was losing control of her emotions, Xing quickly covered her face. She didn't want anyone to see her crying, not because she felt ashamed, but because Xing believed that crying was a girl's privilege. Her true form was still a boy, and men don't cry. They would face everything resolutely and confront the darkness with an iron will.

After being locked into this form, I found myself crying more and more easily. Damn it, is this a sign that my psychology is slowly becoming feminized? I need to change back quickly!

Kiana pushed her hands away, revealing her stunning face, wet with tears. "Even Dad cries when he's cutting onions. Cry for a while, it's not shameful. You're not a god, you can't cry."

"Seele cries all the time, but beneath her fragile exterior lies a strong heart, something even her other self admires." Bronya whispered in her ear, licking away a tear from the corner of her eye. "Mmm, sweet~"

"Bronya!!!" Wendy was almost driven mad with anger, a strong wind blowing through the basement. "Get away from her! Stay away from her! Should I call her 'sister' or 'brother'? Anyway, if you keep doing this, she's going to cry for a long time!"

Fortunately, she was amused. She took Mei's handkerchief, wiped her face, and showed her usual smile. "I won't cry. I already cried enough on my birthday!"

The four of them imagined the scene of them having a meeting inside, while Xing hid outside, eavesdropping and crying, and for some reason suddenly felt like laughing.

"Alright, enough talk, enough time wasted. It's time to officially begin the battle meeting!" Sachi became serious and stood up straight. Bronya and Wendy were forced to look up at her, thinking that her ability to change her size must still be there, otherwise how could she have changed from a little girl like them to the same height as Kiana?

And her breasts have gotten bigger... This is something Bronya is particularly concerned about.

The five of them moved their stools and sat down. After coughing a few times, they called over Little Te and Ai-chan to turn on the projector and project their findings from the past few days onto the big screen.

"Therefore, in the name of Xing Kaslana, the vice-captain of the Fire-Chasing Squad, I hereby announce that the Changkong City Special Operations Meeting against the World Serpent is now officially open!"

Author's Note—

This chapter is a bit padded out, but the only thing I can barely offer is the description of the characters' language and psychology. As you can see, my descriptions of the battle scenes are completely rubbish.

Oh, right, looking forward to the six-in-one Fire-Chasing Squad – Fire Moth: Twin Sea of Butterflies. (Two Seele count as one.)

When I read my own book, I found it to be a bit messy, with some disjointed transitions. I'm trying my best to improve it, and I hope readers will be understanding, since this is Silly Loli first book I intend to write to a conclusion.

This book is my first true work.

Are you ready to stay with me for four or five years? I've estimated that it will take a long time to finish the whole book.