I'll Help You Bathe

"Of course you should call me Gwen..."

After all, adults are still a little unaccustomed to this in private...

"Rita, you see, I told you so..."

Just as Rita was naturally pulled into Gwen's arms, this time You Lan Dai Er's movements were stiff.

The blonde girl, her gaze wandering, dared not meet Gwen's eyes and could only look at Rita on the other side.

"Um...

But Rita is used to being called that, and if it's suddenly taken away, Rita 'll feel a little uncomfortable...

Rita, who had regained her composure, smiled and moved naturally, her arm instinctively wrapping around Gwen's arm.

"All right..."

You Lan Dai Er was only making conversation out of boredom, didn't delve into the topic and quickly changed the subject.

"Speaking of which, Gwen, what were you doing all this time you were away?"

You Lan Dai Er had always pretended not to know about Gwen's secrets and never questioned them.

In his panic, he spoke recklessly, not caring about anything else.

"Yes, a friend who wanted to change the world suffered a devastating blow and was forced to prepare to evacuate, only to be attacked by the mastermind behind it all."

I helped them deal with the enemy and escorted them back to safety.

Gwen explained casually, but his eyes remained fixed on You Lan Dai Er's beautiful face.

Two blushes rose on the girl's once spirited face, making her look like a young girl in love. This contrasted sharply with her straightforward and decisive temperament, which made Gwen's heart flutter.

"As for you, Bianca, you can't stay at headquarters for more than two days before you have to rush out to wipe out the Honkai. It's not easy to see you..."

"As long as the Honkai continues, there will always be people suffering. This is my duty, and it is something I must do."

Upon hearing this, You Lan Dai Er instantly reverted to Gwen's familiar demeanor and responded in a deep voice.

However, Gwen, who was already very familiar with the girl, could hear something unusual in You Lan Dai Er's voice.

"I'm sorry, I've been focusing my energy on special training over there lately."

Otherwise, if we faced these Honkai together, you wouldn't be so exhausted..."

Gwen said.

"But you're also working hard to better combat the Honkai, aren't you?"

You Lan Dai Er smiled smugly, clearly having never considered such a possibility, her expression utterly serious—

"You took the initiative to shoulder the responsibility of completely banishing the Honkai from this world; you are the most hardworking person in the world..."

I saw you after you came back from special training...

Although I can't see any visible injuries, I can tell from your aura and emotions that you've gone through an extremely arduous battle. The fatigue you show is far more than what you would have from simply annihilating a few Emperor-class.

"Um...

Thank you for your understanding...

Gwen smiled and nodded, but tightened his grip on her arm even more—

"No matter how tired I am, I will keep going because I have you all by my side."

Chapter 504 I'll Help You Take a Bath

"Um!

We are warriors, people who may die unexpectedly at any time, and people who will always shoulder the fate of others.

Therefore, we must continue to work hard!

Upon hearing Gwen's words of reflection, You Lan Dai Er's eyes shone even brighter.

"Yes, this is what we as soldiers should and must do..."

Gwen echoed this with a light laugh.

"But even the best warrior is still a person, and besides fighting, he also has a life."

Bianca, you're seriously squeezing out the time you have for your own life right now.

"Uh, is that so..."

You Lan Dai Er scratched his head, a slightly embarrassed smile appearing on his face.

Immersed in the mission of fighting the Honkai and rescuing people, she really hadn't paid attention to these things.

Isn't that so?

Rita, who had somehow managed to break free from Gwen's embrace, served the two of them hot tea.

As they spoke, the three of them had already returned to the living room sofa from the study door on the second floor.

After serving the hot tea, Rita stood by and softly recounted the simple, almost monotonous, daily life of You Lan Dai Er—

"Lord You Lan Dai Er, your daily life consists of training. You occasionally visit the pet center to play with the kittens there, but due to work, it is inconvenient for you to keep them, so you have to leave with regret."

"Furthermore, Bianca, have you thought about how you should live after defeating the Honkai?"

Gwen also spoke up in time, joining Rita in a pincer attack from both sides.

"This..."

Holding her teacup, You Lan Dai Er blinked, somewhat hesitant to meet the gazes of her two friends.

She really hadn't thought about it.

Having been trained as a reserve Valkyrie after leaving the orphanage, and having found her purpose in life, she truly, as the two said, had invested too little in her personal life...

However, under the intense gazes from both sides, You Lan Dai Er still had no choice but to give an answer—

"It'll probably be like this now, living with Rita, Gwen, and you guys..."

How to live?

Gwen stirred upon hearing this, but he was not satisfied with You Lan Dai Er's dry answer and continued to press for answers.

"Forehead..."

Finally at a loss for words You Lan Dai Er lowered her head, as if the Herrscher was hidden within the tea leaves in her teacup, requiring her constant attention.

"So, Bianca, if you have time, try to save some for yourself."

Looking at You Lan Dai Er, who was pretending to be an ostrich with his head down, Gwen sighed silently and said softly,

"It's good to be fully focused on training and ready for combat at any time, but if this state continues for too long, problems will eventually arise."

Whether it's your spirit or your thoughts.

If you keep your mind too tense, you'll eventually slip up.

But being too far removed from daily life is even more dangerous...

"Um..."

You Lan Dai Er agreed with Gwen's words and looked up at Gwen.

"Gwen, if that day comes, how do you want to live?"

You Lan Dai Er, who considers herself neither intelligent nor possessing any outstanding talents, but merely a Valkyrie skilled at using violence to punish all violence, longs to seek some advice from Gwen.

As for Rita?

The entire headquarters knew what her hobbies were.

"This...

I hadn't specifically thought about it.

But it will probably be the same as it is now?

I'll get up early to exercise with you, play games with Bronya and Hui Huo, practice swordsmanship with Su Shang and Mei, lend a hand to Fu Hua, and keep up with Kiana's studies...

There are many things we can do, aren't there?

Looking into those clear eyes, Gwen smiled and said.

"Hmm... that seems to be true..."

Upon hearing this, You Lan Dai Er appeared thoughtful, but his brows furrowed involuntarily.

Aside from Gwen exercises and sword practice, it seems like Gwyn isn't good at any of the things she mentioned...

"Hehe...

Lord You Lan Dai Er is truly a case of being blinded by one's own involvement, while an outsider sees things clearly..."

Seeing this, Rita covered her mouth and chuckled.

"Since you've already decided to live with Rita and Gwen, why don't you just join them later?"

"Huh?"

You Lan Dai Er was taken aback by what he heard, finding it hard to imagine that he would have the easy life that Gwen had described.

Is there a problem?

Gwen laughed.

"Someone as beautiful, smart, and proactive as Bianca, wouldn't it be easy for you to do all this?"

"That..."

You Lan Dai Er blushed slightly upon hearing Gwen's praise, and awkwardly scratched his head.

"Am I really that good...?"

As a child in the orphanage, she was considered a slow-witted idiot. As she grew up, she became the strongest Valkyrie of Schicksal, a current Schicksal in the Valkyrie reserve. Her nickname You Lan Dai Er Dudu. In some ways, she lacks... self-awareness.

"Certainly!"

Gwen gave an affirmative answer without hesitation—

"I absolutely love Bianca!"

"Eh—"

Don't say things like that carelessly, it can cause misunderstandings!

You Lan Dai Er had never expected Gwen to say such a thing, quickly tried to cover Gwen's mouth, her handsome face now filled with panic and confusion.

"What's there to misunderstand?"

Gwen gently pulled away You Lan Dai Er's hands that were holding him, and with his other hand You Lan Dai Er brushed away the tea that had spilled from the teacup she had dropped in her panic, saying earnestly...

"I really like You Lan Dai Er."

"But..."

Under Gwen's gaze, You Lan Dai Er felt a strange burning sensation rise from her heart, making her feel somewhat dizzy.

"No buts, this is the truth!"

Gwen interrupted You Lan Dai Er loudly.

"Gwen, Lord You Lan Dai Er's stockings are wet. Could you please take her to the bathroom to change them?"

Seeing that You Lan Dai Er seemed about to fall into another strange logical confusion, Rita promptly interrupted the spellcasting, casually reminding Gwen.

"Let's go, let's change out of our wet clothes first..."

Gwen immediately understood and helped You Lan Dai Er up from the sofa, half-supporting and half-embracing him, and headed towards the bathroom.

You Lan Dai Er mind was a little dizzy, didn't realize that something was wrong. She just followed Gwen toward the bathroom, still immersed in Gwen's words and unable to come to her senses.

Until you enter the bathroom—

"Gwen, what are you doing here?"

You Lan Dai Er stared wide-eyed at Gwyn, who casually closed the bathroom Gwen.

"Let me help you take a bath. You just got back from a mission, you must be tired. A good bath will help you shake off your fatigue..."

As Gwen spoke, he began adjusting the water temperature.

"But, but..."