Listeners (Part 1)

After leaving the principal's office, the two walked through the woods of the academy, chewing on the candy that Sachi had just given them.

"Liliya, I feel like Schicksal and Mother Cocolia said are a little different. The headmistress, who looks about our age, is a very gentle person."

"Rosalia, we're here to bring back Sister Bronya, don't forget our mission objective. But, Principal Theresa is really kind, Liliya doesn't dislike her."

The Arin Sisters were a little confused. Before they arrived, Cocolia had said that the Schicksal were all hypocrites, and that their gentleness and kindness were all fake, and they shouldn't trust them. But now, they had a sliver of doubt about Cocolia's words.

It was just a slight suspicion; their loyalty to Cocolia was far greater than that to Bronya.

Rosalia and Liliya both knew about the experiments Cocolia had conducted that caused Bronya so much pain, Cocolia deeply regretted what she had done. Although regret couldn't change anything, Cocolia needed someone by her side, so Rosalia and Liliya stayed. The sisters believed that if they helped Cocolia, perhaps the children in the orphanage could be saved, and Liliya's illness could be cured. Cocolia wouldn't have to conduct those experiments that Bronya disliked.

—This is copied from an encyclopedia.

After finishing the candy, they considered their next move. Cocolia hadn't issued any further orders for a long time, and the new leader hadn't arrived either, which meant they would have to remain undercover for a long time.

Furthermore, Cocolia explicitly ordered them to find a way to kill Sachi before they arrived.

Do we really have to kill him?

The Arin Sisters initially harbored a great deal of hatred towards Sachi, but this decreased significantly after learning that Bronya was not dead. Especially after seeing that Bronya and Sachi's relationship was clearly unusual, they essentially harbored no ill will towards Sachi.

The main reason was that Bronya's legs and emotional center were healed, instantly clearing her hatred level.

Also, he was lucky to be good-looking, and the Arin Sisters didn't think he was a bad person. It turns out that having a good appearance is still very important.

Moreover, if we move the timeline forward—

P. S.: This book will feature numerous flashbacks to expand on branching storylines. After all, Sachi couldn't have spent so much time at the St. Freya Academy studying all the time, could she? Also, there won't be only Sachi!

(This timeline is after the resolution of the St. Freya Singularity, and after Theresa adopted Sachi as her son.)

As the two members of the Fire Moth Squad with the highest expenses, Sachi and Kiana take on many tasks every day to earn credits. These include, but are not limited to, delivering goods, moving supplies, tutoring, and finding lost cats and dogs.

Wait a minute, Kiana protests! She's Valkyrie, not a Japanese private detective!

Bronya slapped the bill across her face, and the fluffy little thing wisely backed down.

"Bronya, I'm going to deliver the goods." Xing put on her helmet, picked up the food container, and walked outside.

"Huh? Aren't you coming with me?" Bronya was a little surprised. Usually, she would use the Otherworld Hacker to spawn Motorcycle Rabbit for deliveries.

Fortunately, she removed the Leg Ring and tossed it forward, saying, "I'm so sorry for troubling you all this time. Now that I have new equipment, we can split up to complete missions and earn credits."

The black and white Leg Ring with gold trim broke down into countless tiny parts, which were then assembled in front of Sachi into a motorcycle that fit his size. (It could be resized to fit Sachi's body.)

Bonded Weaponry: Ji Jilin War Rider!

Under Bronya's complicated gaze, he mounted his motorcycle and sped away.

Kiana patted her shoulder sympathetically. "It's okay, it's okay, just let it go. It stole my spotlight before, didn't it? That hateful Xuanyuan Sword, even though it was shattered, the power that Jilin left in Xing could still make it reappear."

The dark-faced Bronya moved her paw away and stubbornly said, "No, I was just curious how such a small Leg Ring turned into such a big motorcycle."

Kiana couldn't help but laugh, "Pfft~"

"Why are you laughing?"

Kiana coughed a few times, then pretended to be serious. "I remembered something happy."

"What's making you happy?"

After thinking for 0.1 seconds, Kiana said, "I won the first prize in Yugi yesterday."

"Pfft~" Wendy next to her couldn't help but laugh too.

Bronya turned to her. "What are you laughing at now?"

"I also remembered something happy."

"What's making you happy?"

"I also won the first prize while playing Yugi yesterday."

Bronya's face darkened even more. "You two are playing the same Yugi?"

Kiana and Wendy, who were trying hard to suppress their laughter, nodded and said, "Yes, that's right."

Bronya nodded in agreement, smiling as she said, "Very good, I've also remembered something happy."

Kiana and Wendy asked curiously, "What's so fun?"

Heavy Cannon Rabbit appeared behind Bronya, raising its cold cannon muzzle at the two of them. "I'm about to beat you two bastards into mincemeat!"

Kiana hoisted Wendy onto her back, turned, and ran, yelling, "Run away!!"

"Kiana, put me down! I can fly!"

"I know that's why I'm carrying you on my back. Quickly manipulate the airflow so we can both fly!"

Meanwhile, Mei rushed to the Fire Moth Base One. Her alarm clock had broken today, making her a little late. She hoped she hadn't kept Kiana waiting too long.

"Neko Charm!"

"Wind, guide me!"

Fire!

Huh? What's that sound?

Before Mei could react, the three mischievous kids crashed through the base's wall and landed right in front of her.

"What are you doing?!"

The once clear sky was now shrouded in thick, dark clouds, and a heavy rumble of thunder could be heard.

Special thanks to Teacher Tom for his cameo appearance!

Fortunately, Bronya and the others knew their limits and didn't damage the base too badly, otherwise Mei would have given them a good beating.

——Divider——

Fortunately, after the delivery was completed, a new order was received at the terminal.

He found the client in the dormitory area and was surprised to discover that she was the girl who had spread the St. Freya Academy ghost story last time and ended up being repeatedly educated by the entire Fire Moth Squad.

"Wow, it was actually Xing who accepted my request! I'm so happy!" The young lady happily hugged Xing for a photo.

"Stop! You heard some strange noises in the Crimson Kite Ecological Zone of St. Freya, so you commissioned an investigation, right?" He couldn't stand being photographed continuously; it made him feel like some rare animal. Although, in the St. Freya Academy, he was indeed a rare animal.

You can't blame this young lady, because the St. Freya gossip news team pays a high price for photos of Sachi, second only to Theresa and Rita. Even if they don't sell them, keeping them for eye candy is nice too.

The young woman nodded. "Yes, that's how it is. Last time I went there, I wanted to see if I could meet a Crimson Kite that I could get along with. After all, having a 'divine beast' from the legends of Shenzhou as a pet would be really cool. But for some reason, from the moment I entered the ecological zone until I went deeper inside, I didn't see a single Crimson Kite Bird. Just as I was about to turn back, I suddenly heard a terrifying sound!"

At this point, the young woman covered her head in fear. "That sound was like some huge monster grinding its teeth! Ever since I entered the forest, I've had this inexplicable fear. I was terrified and ran away as fast as I could! I went back there many times afterward and heard that strange sound again, but I was too scared to investigate. Please, Xing, you must find out what it is!"

Xing gave her a slightly disdainful look. "You're so enthusiastic when you're spreading ghost stories, why do you chicken out when it comes to real paranormal events?"

The young woman turned her head away shyly. "Hehe, it's mostly gossip stuff usually. I'm just an ordinary girl, and I get scared when I encounter these kinds of things too."

"Don't worry, leave it to me!"

After a while--

To prevent any accidents, he carried the Prototype Pulse Greatsword to the Crimson Kite Ecological Reserve.

Strangely, in the past, when he came here, a large flock of Crimson Kite Bird would appear to greet him, but now there was not a single bird.

There's a problem, a very big problem.

I opened the map interface on the terminal and headed towards the marked location.

"Smack!"

The giant Crimson Kite Bird kept crashing into the rocks until it knocked itself unconscious.

The surrounding Crimson Kite Bird also collapsed to the ground in agony, looking like they were suffering terribly.

In the distance, deafening hammering sounds continued, disturbing their normal lives.

Recently, strange noises have been frequently heard at the habitat of the Crimson Kite Bird, severely disrupting their lives. Adopting a strategy of avoiding trouble, the Crimson Kite Bird have repeatedly changed habitats, but the noise seems to follow them wherever they go. Finally, unable to tolerate it any longer, the Crimson Kite Bird banded together to find the source of the noise, and the leading giant Crimson Kite Bird was driven back.

The Crimson Kite's Wings, who had come to visit her father, tenderly nuzzled his battered body. Ignoring the unbearable noise, she flapped her wings to find her master for help. Soon after, she was brought here by her.

Xing was initially puzzled as to why his pet had suddenly appeared before him, but after being brought here by the Crimson Kite's Wings and seeing the ravaged Crimson Kite Bird all over the place, his anger flared up instantly.

The noise had long since stopped, but the Crimson Kite Bird had not yet recovered. Green vines sprouted from the soil, and the power of creation healed their injuries, but could not soothe the wounds in their hearts.

The giant Crimson Kite Bird slowly awoke, and Xing stroked its head, saying softly, "Take me there."

So, after welcoming their leader, the Crimson Kite Bird marched back in a grand procession to seek revenge.

In a forest somewhere—

Rosalia and Liliya were playing a hodgepodge of instruments, with a megaphone nearby. For them, aspiring idols, the ability to play beautiful music was essential. The twins had come here specifically to avoid disturbing the residents, but they were causing serious problems for the Crimson Kite Bird.

"Liliya, why did you mistype another syllable?"

"You idiot Rosalia, you clearly typed the wrong thing!"

"You're one to talk! When you were playing, you attracted a flock of fat birds, and it took us a lot of effort to chase them away!"

"Shut up, you idiot!"

Who are you calling an idiot?

"I'm talking to you!"

As the two were arguing, Xing, who had accompanied the Crimson Kite Bird to this place, saw these two Vodka Girls (no, I mean, vodka) and for some reason became even angrier.

In "Journey to the Immortal Realm," you two are always causing trouble; Shenzhou" Fantasy Drifting," you two give me a good whack Kidnapping this captain; in "Honkai 3rd," you two seem to have done nothing; in "Sea Abyss Paradise," you two are always causing trouble, disrupting the peace of the World Bubble...

(The above describes the antics the Vodka Girls caused in the event storyline and official comics.)

Today, I, Xing Kaslana, will represent all the captains to teach you two brats a lesson!

"You two!"

Fortunately, a loud shout nearly scared Rosalia and Liliya, who were arguing, half to death. When the two looked up, Judah's chains were sweeping over them from all directions.

The Arin Sisters didn't even have time to react before they were bound like dumplings. Fortunately, Judah controlled their chains and adjusted their positions so that their buttocks were facing him.

"Come on, guys, hit them hard!" Anyway, they're Fusion Warrior, so there's no need to worry about breaking them.

Fortunately, with a wave of his hand, the Crimson Kite Bird, who were already seething with anger, swarmed forward and slapped the two men's backsides hard with their wings.

"Hey, be careful when you hit them, don't hit their tails. Never mind, let's just tie them all up."

"Hey, not with your tail! That's... that's very sensitive!"

"It was all Rosalia's bad idea. I was just an accomplice. If you want to hit someone, hit her. Let me go!"

Thank you again to Teacher Tom for his cameo appearance!

The wailing of the mischievous child echoed through the woods, startling the worried young woman who had just arrived, causing her to retreat again.

Author's Note—

Although these two kids are a bit naughty, they're just kids, so we should be more tolerant of them, don't you think?

Hey, Seele, what's wrong? What? You said Rosalia and Liliya dismantled the entire set of the Prisoner of the Past and Zeno that I just pulled?

... Although those were indeed weapons and Stigmata obtained by mistake, did I say I wouldn't use them?

Seele, take your Door of the Other Shore: Union. I just maxed it out for you the day before yesterday. Go with Xiao Shi and give those two a good beating!

What? You're saying your and Xiao Shi's gear was also taken?

Didn't I lock it?

I was tricked into unlocking it, and they revealed the seven-star weapon and the transcendent Stigmata? (Even if the weapon is bound, it can still be transcended when it's transcendent.)

(Thump!)

Seele: Captain, what's wrong? Wake up! Please, my other self!