Kiana: What Did You Do to Mei?!

Why is there an external source of Honkai within her body?

"From my perspective, this is not a problem."

Gwen was quite confident about this, but his expression was far from as relaxed as his words suggested.

"Even if it's just me, as long as I have enough intelligence, I can rescue your father single-handedly."

However, we currently have no information about your father. To find out where he is being held, we will have to rely on Schicksal's intelligence network.

When the time comes, it won't be me personally or his daughter's friend who rescues your father, but the Schicksal organization.

If things come to this, your father's career will likely suffer a major blow.

As the executor of Anti-Entropy, he was ultimately rescued by Schicksal. Regardless of the reason or whether he wanted to or not, his position within Anti-Entropy was greatly shaken.

Even though conservatives still believe in him, attacks from opposing factions are inevitable.

Moreover... even if it were just for you, or simply to interfere in the internal strife of Anti-Entropy and disrupt the situation, our Archbishop would still leave your father in Schicksal..."

"For... me?"

The latter Raiden Mei, is easy to understand. Even though she has never participated in the power struggle, it is not difficult for her to understand with her intelligence.

But the former still left her somewhat puzzled—

Isn't she just a special Experimental Subject who, despite having some talent, is very likely to have been implanted with Herrscher Gem?

"Certainly."

Gwen smiled.

"Don't underestimate yourself, Mei— "

Even if Mei, you are simply exceptionally talented, you will receive the training due to Valkyrie of Schicksal trainee.

Correspondingly, your family members will also receive the care they deserve.

Some people harbor malice towards Anti-Entropy, but I can easily block them.

If Mei, you truly possess innate Stigmata, then you will receive special training.

With your innate Stigmata, as long as you don't die young, you have a high probability of becoming an S-rank, and the attention you receive will only increase, not decrease.

Even if it's just to ensure you don't leave Schicksal and return to Anti-Entropy, Schicksal will find a way to let your father live in Schicksal.

As for the last possibility...

If Mei, you have indeed fused with the Conquest Gem and have remained unscathed, even demonstrating ability to utilize its power, then you should receive excellent training.

As far as I know, Schicksal has been recruiting volunteers for Herrscher Gem fusion experiments and has never stopped.

At least so far, there have been no successful cases within the Schicksal.

You could say that Mei, you are now a one-of-a-kind book in this world.

Even if there are some experimental tasks, they will mostly involve physical examinations and sampling. There's no need to worry about things like being dissected on the operating table, as seen in movies.

In contrast, the right choice is to focus all our efforts on nurturing you, adding a Herrscher- level combatant to humanity, and trying to replicate the miracle that happened to you.

In this situation, Schicksal will spare no effort to rescue your father, and you will be made to serve Schicksal in return.

Gwen, who had not yet been informed of the Sirin Project, pretended not to know about Kiana, this outlier, and explained her value to Mei—

Moreover, even if we take that into account, the two sides are completely different and cannot be compared.

"..."

Upon hearing Gwen's words, Mei's pretty face showed a hint of understanding, and she gained more confidence from Gwen's words.

However, before Mei could say anything, Gwen's voice rang in her ears again—

"Of course, if things go beyond my expectations, I will get you out of here safely, no matter the cost."

"..."

Upon hearing these words, which carried a certain unspoken resolve, the Goddess faltered for a moment, then she broke into an incredibly gentle smile.

"Yes, I believe you..."

Perhaps she still had many doubts and worries in her heart, but at least at this moment, the girl was willing to believe in the young man in front of her and believe in his promise.

In silence, the soul within the golden Crystal Flower quietly witnessed everything that happened in the room...

Chapter 194 Kiana: What did you do to Mei!

The next morning, Kiana, who arrived at Gwen's house early alone, was so surprised to see Raiden Mei open the door for her that her mouth formed an "O" shape.

"Mei?

What are you doing here?

Could it be...?

Kiana's not-so-bright little brain almost instantly conjured up a lot of images that were inappropriate for children.

"Could it be what?"

Come in quickly..."

Seeing the incredulous look on Kiana's face, Mei guessed what Mei was thinking. Her pretty face also flushed slightly. She rolled her eyes at the real idiot in front of her, tapped the white fluffy ball on the head, and pulled her in.

Seeing Mei's change in expression and hearing her almost subconscious rebuttal, Kiana became even more certain of her guess.

"Yuzuru!

What did you do to Mei?!

Upon entering and seeing Gwen still leisurely eating, Kiana immediately broke free from Mei's grasp and lunged at Gwen with bared teeth and claws.

Although she does ship the two of them, isn't it a bit too early?

Mei is still a minor!

Don't you know that getting pregnant too early is bad for a girl's health?

Kiana, whose little head was full of such things, decided to teach Gwen a lesson.

Then Gwen pressed him down into a chair with one hand—

"Stop fooling around, eat your food. This was specially made for you. If you waste it, don't come here to freeload again."

"You!"

Kiana was about to say something more, but looking at Gwen's righteous and awe-inspiring face, she couldn't help but back down—

In her mind, Gwen shouldn't be such an unreasonable person.

Just then, Mei, who had just opened the door for Kiana, returned.

Kiana, what are you saying?

What... what did Chisey do to me?

Oh no!

Kiana, her heart pounding, felt a huge "danger" flash above her head. She immediately buried her face in the bowl and mumbled indistinctly:

"Are you alright, Mei? Hissing is broken..."

Looking at the fluffy white ball trying to slip through the cracks, and then at Gwyn watching Kiana wolf down her Gwen with a smile, Mei couldn't help but feel a faint sense of doubt.

Are these two really from the same ancestor?

"Eat slowly, don't choke, no one's going to take it from you..."

Seeing Kiana wolfing down her food, Gwen couldn't help but chuckle.

When Kiana finished eating and went to the kitchen to wash the dishes, Gwen and Mei, who were left in the living room, exchanged a glance.

What about Kiana?

Although she didn't speak, Mei gestured with her eyes towards the kitchen, asking Gwen.

Although Kiana didn't tell the two of them anything specific about her father, the information she revealed in her complaints still painted a picture in Mei's mind of him as an unserious, irresponsible, and irresponsible person.

Such a person is unlikely to be a good head of a family.

So, after a night of calm, Mei became somewhat worried that something might happen between Gwen and Kiana.

"..."

Gwen raised an eyebrow slightly, realizing the girl's question, and simply shook his head.

Although Gwyn acted as if he was irreconcilably opposed to Siegfried in front of Otto, that was only in front of Otto. In reality, Gwen had no intention of fighting Siegfried to the death, nor did he intend to involve Kiana in this feud.

Seeing that Gwen had denied her guess, Mei nodded gently and did not ask any further questions.

As long as Kiana isn't implicated, that's fine. As for the rest... right now, she can't even handle her own affairs, so she's powerless to help.

Moreover, although Gwen revealed his true identity to her yesterday, he was still Yuzuru before he fled Changkong City, and Mei had no reason to ask such a question.

"I'm back..."

Soon, Kiana, having finished cleaning up the dishes, ran back excitedly, her two braids swaying in the air, making her look exceptionally lively.

"Well... let's begin, Mei- sensei..."

Gwen smiled, not continuing to tease the white fluffy ball, but instead looking at Raiden Mei to the side, preparing to continue this mundane daily routine—

Before fleeing Changkong City, Gwen needs to maintain a facade of calm to prevent Cocolia risks and causing trouble.

"Hey, aren't we going to call Bronya from next door today?"

Upon hearing Gwen's words, Kiana objected before Mei could even speak.

"Bronya ..."

When Kiana mentioned the disabled girl next door to Gwen, Mei hesitated—

After realizing her situation, Mei also understood that those who got close to her would become dangerous.

If possible, Mei didn't want this danger to affect that already pitiful girl.

However, unlike Mei's hesitation, Gwen agreed immediately.

"Let me ask on Line—"

Kiana, bring out the homework Mei made us do as punishment yesterday.

Gwen had just taken out his phone, smiled and reminded Kiana.

"Ah--"

Upon hearing Gwen's words, Kiana's face immediately stiffened, and she let out a gasp like a student being randomly selected to check their homework—

Kiana had a lot of fun yesterday afternoon, and was even a little tired. After returning home, she quickly washed up and slept until dawn. She had no memory of this incident at all.

"Kiana..."

Although Gwen would involve Bronya, Mei didn't ask now. Instead, she smiled and looked at Kiana, whose braids were swaying without any wind, as if their heart-to-heart talk last night had never happened.

"I'll write it now!"

Trembling, Kiana shrank back to the table, pulled out her paper and pen, and began to write with lightning speed—

Kiana can only be thankful that although she had fun yesterday, the basic knowledge she learned in the morning hasn't been absorbed into her body along with her three meals.

Of course, there's also no shortage of grumbling about Gwen, the "culprit."

However, Gwen, who was being nagged by Kiana, was completely oblivious, and was busy contacting Bronya next door—

"Bronya, class is about to start, come here quickly."

"That kind of course is meaningless to Bronya."

Bronya replied instantly, but it seemed she wasn't really interested in attending this make-believe introductory Japanese course.

"Does Bronya really dislike being around Mei, Kiana, and me?"