Chubby Huohuo: You're Not Joking?

With a thought, two figures appeared beside Gwen.

"Long time no see, I'm going to sleep..."

A familiar feeling washed over her, and Himeko, realizing she had been released, waved and greeted them. She then saw Gwen leaning comfortably against her back, letting him Wuse Huohuo her hair.

In that instant, Aunt Himeko thought of many things—

For example, love, youth, affection, and so on...

In short, the familiar feeling of longing to get married washed over her, instantly turning Himeko's good mood into melancholy.

Beside Himeko, Anna, who had awakened almost simultaneously, was about to give Gwen a long-awaited hug when she saw Gwen smiling as he combed the hair of the Wuse Huohuo. Her initial joy turned to utter despair.

She only spent a little more time gaining insight, so how did her house get robbed!

"!"

Noticing their gazes, Gwen's heart skipped a beat, but his expression remained unchanged. He gently stroked Hui Huo's smooth, long hair, and an invisible breeze instantly carried away the remaining traces of sweat, leaving it dry.

"Alright, you should feel better now, right?"

As he spoke, Gwen looked at Himeko and Anna standing to the side—

"You're finally awake! Any later and you'd miss this upgrade train—"

Hui Huo so exhausted from training that he couldn't even get up...

"Um?"

Himeko blinked, instantly snapping out of her momentary daze.

While the fact that she was about to become a single woman in her thirties was certainly sad, Himeko was quite gratified that her former student, who had been ostracized and even bullied, had found a relationship.

Moreover, Himeko couldn't pretend she hadn't heard about things like upgrading the train.

Meanwhile, Anna's eyes instantly regained their sparkle—

No wonder, it turns out that Hui Huo was too tired from training, Gwen, as the captain, was showing concern for his team members and offering some human touch. It's nothing, it's normal...

However, upon hearing Gwen 'Gwen words, Hui Huo, whose back was to him, flashed a hint of displeasure in his red eyes—

What does it mean to be unable to even crawl?

Is it my fault that my physical abilities are inferior to those of you monsters?

Filled with the girl's Xiao You, Wuse Huohuo steeled his heart, leaned back, and was about to lie down in Gwen's arms.

"Huh?"

Anna, whose eyes had just cleared, couldn't help but let out a soft gasp.

However, before the Wuse Huohuo could slam the back of her head between Gwen's legs, a light force turned her body around, so that she was now standing next to Gwen instead of facing away from Gwen. The force that was originally aimed at Gwen turned into a backward fall.

The Wuse Huohuo felt a sudden emptiness behind her, and the sudden weightlessness caused her to panic for a moment.

However, before the Wuse Huohuo's little head could make intimate contact with the ground, a strong arm passed through her waist, pulling her body to one side—

"Looks like you're still too tired. Here, you can use my shoulder as a pillow. Take a good rest, Hui Huo."

A solid sense of reliability came from beside her. Wuse Huohuo's crimson eyes blinked slightly as she felt the warmth on her cheek. Her pretty face flushed slightly, but she didn't flinch. Instead, she leaned in, though she glanced at Teacher Himeko and Vice-Captain Anna out of the corner of her eye, waiting to see how Gwen would react.

Then, before the Wuse Huohuo could even begin to watch the show, Gwen said—

"Come sit down and let's chat. Tell me what you've learned during this time?"

As he spoke, Gwen raised his remaining hand and reached it out to Anna.

"...

Um!"

Anna blinked, her pretty face instantly flushing pink. Without hesitation, she raised her small hand to hold Gwen's hand and sat down beside him. She leaned slightly to the side, but dared not lean directly against him. All her previous expressions had now turned into a gentle smile.

Seeing Anna like this, Himeko felt as if she had returned to her university days, to those youthful and bittersweet years...

"Himeko, please sit down too..."

With a beautiful girl leaning against him, Gwen calmly used his telekinesis to move a chair behind Himeko.

"Oh..."

Himeko chuckled, raised an eyebrow at Gwen, but didn't say anything to the guy with two women on either side. Instead, she sat down and began to explain what she had learned.

When they faced Chaos in the Type-Moon World, they joined forces to support Gwen under Elysia's guidance.

After Gwen, through various coincidences, temporarily became the UO of Earth, they also gained some benefits.

Although the scale of Type-Moon has decreased with the increasing number and size of patches, this reverse gift is just right for those who already possess Herrscher Authority.

At least in the Honkai Impact 3rd universe, all Herrscher Core are corrupted projections of the Cocoon of the End. After the Cocoon of the End completes its final mission, these projections will be retrieved, and the Herrscher will gradually lose their powers.

In light of this, Gwen is also trying to get the Herrscher girls around him to work hard to turn their powers into their own strength.

For example, Mei tried to help her replicate the core's power using the Stigmata, and Anna specifically sought out Crestor to learn the Aquarius series combat techniques, comprehending the true meaning of Absolute Zero, and later teaching it to Anna.

The feedback they received this time was exactly what could help them do.

After briefly recounting her gains, Anna glanced at the hand that had unknowingly wrapped around her waist, blushed, and remained silent.

Himeko, on the other hand, wasn't so polite and asked directly—

"So... what is this upgraded train you just mentioned?"

"I know Hui Huo's training very well; the focus isn't on physical fitness and martial arts. Why are they suddenly starting this training?"

As for the guy in front of her having women on both sides, Himeko didn't comment. After all, their professions were special, and it was lucky enough to find someone they liked to be with; anything more would be a luxury.

In some ways, this can even be considered a form of insurance.

Even if they die, their partner will still have more to care about and won't be tempted to die or become distraught.

"In short..."

Gwen didn't waste any time and immediately informed the two who had just returned about Grace's situation.

"There are such good things?"

After hearing Gwen's description, Himeko had experienced the period of transition in Schicksal after the Second Honkai War, couldn't help but widen her eyes—

If this had existed ten years earlier, would they have needed to work so hard back then?

However, Himeko thought again that they didn't have a freak like Gwen back then, and even if they had the Blessing, they didn't have Divine Blood to use.

After all, the guy inside Kiana's body wouldn't cooperate with Schicksal, and the First Herrscher is even more opposed to Schicksal. Otto wouldn't allow the other party to interfere with Schicksal's Valkyrie training.

Would I joke about something like this?

Gwen laughed.

"Then what's there to say?"

"Give me one too."

Himeko immediately stood up, her long, fiery red hair swaying slightly, showing her great excitement.

Although becoming Herrscher has placed her among the few at the pinnacle of this world, her past experiences have instilled in Himeko a pursuit of power that younger individuals like Anna lack.

Didn't you see that this girl is clinging to Gwen and won't move?

"Okay, I'll take you back, and also take Hui Huo back. I reckon she'll be resting in bed all day."

Gwen nodded, glanced at the group fighting fiercely in the training ground, and nodded in agreement.

As they were talking, Gwen's telekinesis had already captured Himeko, and along with Anna and Hui Huo who were beside him, they were all transferred back to the dormitory.

"You're all familiar with my home. You can just go up and show your back. I'll take Hui Huo back to rest first."

Of course, if you want to take a shower, you can go back and shower first, then message me when you're ready.

With that, Gwen released Anna and disappeared from the living room with his Wuse Huohuo.

The warmth of the embrace faded away, leaving Anna with a vague sense of emptiness.

Are you planning to stay at his house or go back home?

Himeko looked at Anna with a smile and asked.

"I?"

Anna blinked, seemingly still lost in thought.

"Oh...

Youth is wonderful...

Himeko chuckled softly, turned, and walked towards the door—

"This place is yours now, so make the most of it, Anna— "

A young girl's shyness is sweet, but it also takes a little courage. Don't end up like me, a neglected old auntie...

"Himeko- senpai!"

Anna snapped back to reality, realizing what Himeko was talking about, but Himeko had already left Gwen, waving goodbye with her back to Anna, appearing exceptionally carefree.

"Courage..."

In the living room, where she was all alone, Anna murmured to herself, recalling the "secret" her mother had passed on to her not long ago when she was called home—

The secret to the Schicksal Saintess family's repeated victories in love.

Although it made Anna blush and shatter her idealized image of her ancestors, Gwen's situation doesn't seem to apply entirely, since he couldn't possibly belong to her alone.

But...

Anna felt it was time for her to put her skills to good use...

As Anna recalled the secret that made her cheeks burn, she slowly walked into the bathroom.

Meanwhile, Gwen had already arrived at the home of the Wuse Huohuo.

Compared to the homes of You Lan Dai Er and Rita, the home of Wuse Huohuo has a more girlish feel.

Although she was once raised by the Colorless Clan as a tool to fight against the Honkai, Wuse Huohuo, who gained greater freedom at headquarters, seems to be making up for what she never had before through revenge spending, such as cute dolls that many girls like, and various snacks that make the scales unable to bear the weight.

Although not entirely unrestrained, Wuse Huohuo's house was somewhat messy as a result.

As a girl, being seen in such a way that didn't match her delicate appearance, Wuse Huohuo blushed slightly, but didn't struggle to get down—

Since I've already been seen, I don't feel guilty anymore.

"Should I take a shower, or rest for a while and regain my strength before showering?"

Gwyn asked Brightfire.

"Just put me on the bed, I'll go wash when I have the strength."

Upon hearing Wuse Huohuo rolled his eyes at Gwen.

"Captain, are you planning to help me take a bath?"

He was so genuine in front of Anna, yet he's still teasing himself here...

But as he was thinking this, the Wuse Huohuo heard an unexpected reply from Gwen—

"If Hui Huo is willing, I would be more than happy to oblige, after all, Hui Huo is also a girl I like..."

Chapter 769 Fatty Fire: You're not kidding?

"..."

At that moment, the Wuse Huohuo clearly heard its own heartbeat, never having realized that its heart was beating so fast.

The wistful curve at the corner of his lips had frozen. Wuse Huohuo's lips trembled slightly, unable to open, and he could only stare intently at Gwen's face with his dark red eyes, trying to discern whether he was joking.

But this time, the Wuse Huohuo no longer had the teasing and laughter of the previous days; instead, it was completely serious.

"I apologize for the joke I made the other day, but it wasn't just a malicious joke; it was also a test—"

Having started, Gwen had no intention of stopping—

"Because I know that if I rashly speak out about certain things, it may completely change our relationship and make everything irreversible."

I didn't want the final outcome to be like that, so I used that approach.

And now, I think I know the outcome.

So--