Otto's Arranged Marriage?

"Um?"

Completely surprised that Gwen would suddenly ask her this question, Rita was slightly taken aback.

Meeting Gwen's smiling gaze and noticing his meaningful smile, Rita's heart skipped a beat, and she showed a hint of realization before smiling and saying:

"If Miss Kiana is willing to work hard, then of course it is possible."

However, if the two of you really do decide to have a match, I will still side with Lady Bianca.

"Hmm... since that's the case..."

Gwen smiled and nodded in response to Rita's reply.

Just when Kiana thought Gwen was saying he would stand by her side, she heard Gwen say something else.

"It seems we're all on the same side now."

Noticing Kiana's somewhat unfriendly gaze as she looked at him, as if she had been tricked, Gwen looked at the girl, his smile fading slightly, and he spoke with a more serious expression.

"After all, Kiana, you should know that Bianca has hardly had a day off since she became Valkyrie in training. She's either on missions or training every day, and she even spends her rest time in the training room."

She won't give you a chance to catch up.

To catch up with, or even surpass, her, you'll have to put in more sweat and effort, and in the process, you'll also have to face the pressure of not seeing any hope for a long time...

Are you... really ready?

Upon hearing Gwen's advice, Kiana's previously fierce gaze softened.

Kiana didn't respond immediately. Under Gwen's approving gaze, she pondered for a moment, then nodded vigorously.

"No matter how difficult it is, I will strive to achieve this goal."

"Then, congratulations."

Seeing the resolute expression on Kiana's face after she understood the difficulties and had thought things through, Gwen gently clapped his hands.

"Kiana, you have chosen the most difficult goal."

With your talent, as long as you don't give up, I believe your rate of improvement will be quite remarkable under this immense pressure.

"Hey-hey..."

Suddenly praised by Gwen, Kiana couldn't help scratching her head and showing Gwen's familiar honest smile.

"However, finding a target is certainly a good thing, but please don't be too concerned about the title of 'Strongest Valkyrie', Miss Kiana."

Rita, standing beside Gwen, who gave the impression of a maid serving her master, also offered timely words of comfort.

"That's right..."

You Lan Dai Er's eyes lit up when he heard Rita's words, and he immediately replied.

"Kiana, the so-called strongest Valkyrie, is actually just an empty title."

Valkyrie possess glory because they stand on the front lines fighting against the Honkai and protecting the people, not simply because of their strength.

As long as you genuinely fight against the Honkai and protect those who suffer from Honkai, then in their eyes, you are the strongest Valkyrie.

While having ambition is a good thing, You Lan Dai Er didn't want Kiana to become too fixated on the title of the so-called strongest Valkyrie and forget her original intention of becoming Valkyrie.

"Yes, I will keep it in mind."

Hearing their advice, Kiana nodded vigorously, her serious gaze indicating that this was no longer just bragging to her stinky old man.

"However, while we shouldn't be obsessed with such empty fame, Kiana, don't let it diminish your motivation to become stronger."

Seeing that You Lan Dai Er and Rita had finished saying what they had prepared to tell Kiana, and that Kiana seemed to have taken it to heart, Gwyn, feeling a little Gwen, chuckled and teased.

"Don't worry, I'm not the kind of person who gives up halfway."

Despite being admonished, Kiana did not lose heart; she still stood tall and responded to Gwen.

"Then... how about setting a short-term goal?"

Seeing Kiana's spirited appearance, Gwen smiled inwardly and his gaze softened as he looked at the girl.

"For example—first become a Valkyrie who can stand alone?"

"OK."

Kiana's eyes lit up immediately upon hearing this, and she readily agreed.

After all, even though Kiana seemed confident enough after hearing Gwen's brief introduction to You Lan Dai Er, she couldn't help but feel a little apprehensive.

Simply put, it sounds too scary.

Kiana certainly wouldn't refuse a simpler goal now that she has the opportunity.

However, after being teased by Gwen repeatedly, Kiana was no pushover!

Kiana glanced at You Lan Dai Er beside her, then looked at Gwen with a deliberately feigned smile:

"Speaking of which, who is stronger, You Lan Dai Er or you?"

You just said I chose the strongest target, does that mean you admit...?

Kiana deliberately fell silent at the end, looking at Gwen with a smile.

"?"

Gwen, who hadn't expected Kiana to retaliate against him here, raised an eyebrow, then smiled slightly under the probing gazes of Mei and Bronya, and the amused look of Rita.

"After all, Kiana, your goal is to become the strongest Valkyrie, while I am not Valkyrie, so choosing You Lan Dai Er naturally means you've chosen the strongest goal."

As for me...

If you choose me as your target, I'm afraid Kiana will be filled with despair.

"Pshaw, what a load of bull!"

Although she knew this statement might be true, Kiana, who was used to arguing with Gwen, still raised her chin and provoked Gwen.

"Kiana, if you put it that way, I'm going to have to intensify your training."

Faced with Kiana's provocation once again, Gwen this time flicked his hand maliciously, startling Kiana so much that her braid at the back of her head jumped.

"With so many people watching, Gwen, don't take revenge for personal reasons."

"Is there?"

Has anyone seen this?

Gwen looked around, pretending not to see anyone.

"These are all my people, Kiana, who are you going to ask to vouch for me?"

"No, you admit it?"

Kiana was genuinely terrified when she saw Gwen's appearance; even the ahoge (cowlick) on her head stood up.

Playing around is playing around, but Kiana doesn't want to be beaten black and blue every day in the future.

Seeing Kiana's frightened expression, Gwen finally couldn't hold back any longer and laughed.

Having successfully teased Kiana, Gwen knew when to stop. After accepting the "punishment" of the girl's little fists, he prepared to get down to business—

"Speaking of which, Bianca, did Bishop Otto tell you where the dormitories assigned to Kiana and the others are?"

"No, His Lord Bishop only told me to inform you."

You Lan Dai Er shook his head, looking completely bewildered, in response to Gwen's question.

"Let me check if there's any notification..."

Gwen pulled out his terminal and, sure enough, saw an unread message from Otto—

"My child, the new home we prepared for you is ready—"

Address: XXXXX.

315

Chapter 315 Otto's Arranged Marriage?

"We're going to live here from now on?"

Looking at the manor ahead that seemed to have been taken straight from a movie, Kiana couldn't help but ask Gwen, who was walking ahead of her.

"It seems so at the moment... yes."

Looking at the navigation on his terminal, Gwen hesitated slightly when responding to Kiana.

After all, compared to the well-planned and rationally designed buildings along the way, that small manor in front was just too... unconventional.

Not only Gwen and Kiana, but also Mei and Bronya, who were also visiting Destiny Headquarters for the first time and were surprised by this floating island that only existed in science fiction movies, as well as You Lan Dai Er and Rita, who had lived here for many years, were all somewhat surprised at this moment.

After all, even though the Honkai technology is awe-inspiring, the Destiny Headquarters flying in the sky is just a cluster of floating islands. Compared to the limited area on the ground, all buildings need to be carefully planned.

Even the single-story houses where Gwen, You Lan Dai Er, and others previously lived were built on the edges and corners where it was impossible to plan a building.

Building a city on the ground within such a Destiny Headquarters would almost only happen in suburban villas and estates, which seems far too extravagant.

"Please wait a moment, I'll make a phone call and ask..."

Gwen stopped the girls for the time being and went to the side to make a call to Otto.

"So, are you satisfied with your new home?"

Otto's cheerful voice came through the phone, but Gwen's face did not share the same smile.

"If you're planning to give me a few properties on the ground, I'd be happy to accept."

But building this kind of structure at headquarters... are you afraid Kiana will be comfortable there?

Comparing the manor to the nearby buildings, one can already imagine the strange looks Kiana and her two companions would receive at headquarters.

How could that be?

Despite Gwen's cold words, Otto remained unmoved, his smile undiminished.

"It's just that this way it's easier to set up a prayer room inside, to facilitate your plans."

However, since you don't like it, let's wait two more days, and I'll renovate it a bit more.

As for Kiana and the others... I remember there are a few rooms upstairs from Anna, so let them stay there for now."

"Okay, I understand."

Although he was puzzled as to why Otto would do such a thing, Gwen still agreed to Otto's arrangement.

But before Gwen could hang up, Otto's voice came again—

"However, Gwen, don't rush off."

"Do you need me to help you with the demolition?"

Gwen's tone turned somewhat unfriendly as he realized that Otto might be up to his old tricks again.

"No, of course you don't need to do that kind of thing."

Otto's voice still carried that faint smile, and he even seemed to have taken a sip of tea—

"However, I had already asked a friend to take your things to that house."

Since you're not planning to move in, she'll need to move again...

If I remember correctly, there's one empty house in the row of bungalows where you and You Lan Dai Er, right?

Let her stay there. I'll message her, and you can take her there later.

By the way, she hasn't adapted to this era yet; perhaps she'll need your help.

"Still not adapted to this era?"

Gwen realized that Otto's grand gesture was probably a broken window effect, designed to force him to take on this job.

As for the person Otto mentioned who needed to adapt to this era, Gwen thought for a moment and then called out a name—

"Li Sushang?"

"Oh?

So you know her too...

Otto smiled and said that he was not surprised that Gwen had guessed this.