Dual Souls, The Other Half Is Bronya

If it weren't for considering Kurono, and if there hadn't been a need for it before, she would have already become "inhuman."

As for Byakuya… during that fierce battle, Ning Yin could feel it: perhaps the other party didn't have that kind of ferocity, but that ruthlessness was no less than her own.

Didn't Byakuya always say it? The so-called "friendship worth risking one's life for" isn't just talk.

"...No, I'll pass."

After a moment of silence, Byakuya still shook his head—no one could replace Kurono in Ning Yin's heart! Even this confession this time was merely a comparison with Kurono.

Byakuya naturally knew about all this, but he didn't care~ Who expects to be in the top spot right from the start? Feelings are accumulated through daily interaction.

He didn't ask to surpass, just to catch up was enough.

Furthermore, Byakuya was also aware: in an infinite world, he couldn't have just one partner, and even Bronya… cough cough~ for now, he'd choose to remain human.

Byakuya tried hard to maintain his moral standards, though he didn't know when he might fall, and then, in a playful tone, "You know I'm pursuing Little Ai, right?"

"Ah, I get it. You're trying to frame me, aren't you? Using (Little Ai's) sword to kill me, you heartless wretch."

"You damn Little White!"

Seeing through Byakuya's clumsy acting at a glance, Ning Yin threw the Divine Key in her hand at Byakuya and stomped away angrily, "Who are you putting on a show for? Am I that unwelcome?"

"Hey, Ning Yin! It's all about fate."

After taking a few steps, Ning Yin had already reached the stairwell. It was at this moment that a voice came from behind.

Her charm had been acknowledged. Ning Yin's lips curved slightly upwards, but she didn't look back, leaving directly…

"Hmph, who cares~"

48. Within three days, handle the trivial matters.

After chatting with Ning Yin for a while, Byakuya looked at the sky and decided not to go find Ikki, starting to walk back.

"Where's Little Ai?"

When he returned to their residence, Edelweiss was already gone, leaving only Bronya washing dishes in the kitchen.

Byakuya naturally walked to Bronya's side and, with great tacit understanding, began to wash dishes. In that brief interaction, Byakuya roughly understood, "Taking some time to cool down?"

"After all, if we're talking experience, Little Ai isn't much better. It's normal for her to feel nervous."

Bronya didn't look at Byakuya, handing him a bowl. Byakuya casually took it and started rinsing it. "But she's too nervous, even forgetting the agreed time."

"That's why Little Ai is so cute."

"Indeed."

Byakuya deeply agreed. Placing a few bowls on the shelf, he began to organize the knives. "By the way, Bronya, did you try calling the contact Little Ai left? I have some doubts…"

"It should be fine, right?"

"Not necessarily. After all, according to Little Ai's wishes, the next meeting should be at Sword Peak Edelberg. Have you considered the altitude there?"

emmm…

—In the Chivalry of a Failed Knight world, Edelberg is the first peak, with an altitude of over ten thousand meters. Not only that, but it's also shrouded in Little Ai's power of destiny.

"Bronya will… no, I'll call now." Heavy Rabbit appeared beside her and began to make the call.

"Ring—ring—"

After waiting for a while, Edelweiss didn't answer. The call automatically hung up.

"...She's probably delayed by something, like a flight or something? Bronya, try composing a text message. That way, Little Ai will definitely receive it."

"Bronya understands." The indicator light on Heavy Rabbit flickered, and a text message was quickly composed and sent.

After finishing the dishes, the two of them tacitly adjusted the TV and simultaneously collapsed onto the sofa.

"By the way, Bronya, what day did you arrange for the text message you just sent?"

"Three days from now."

Bronya switched through a few channels, finding it all rather uninteresting. She took out her student handbook and quickly found some tutorial videos, starting to teach herself programming.

Perhaps it was talent, but Bronya didn't find it difficult; it was quite easy to understand. "Byakuya, handle whatever you need to tomorrow. The day after tomorrow, let's go see Sister Kiko together."

"Okay, okay, I got it." He casually agreed a few times, and Byakuya reached down, emmm…

The spot for the student handbook was still empty. Byakuya recalled and realized at this moment, "Tsk, I got distracted talking to Ning Yin and forgot."

"Bronya, help me contact Ikki. Let's arrange to meet at a training ground tomorrow morning."

Sword Peak, Edelberg, just as its name suggests, the entire peak soars into the clouds like a sharp sword.

A world of pure white silver, a small cabin stands quietly amidst the boundless wind and snow, bringing a touch of life to this place.

"Mmm, romance…"

Edelweiss collapsed onto the soft bed, her delicate, fair face slightly flushed.

Ever since she became famous as "Biyoku," Edelweiss had lived alone on Sword Peak, with very few people around her who could be called friends, let alone romance.

In other words, she was a complete novice when it came to love. Although she wasn't anxious about it, sometimes the concerned gazes of her elders… even she would feel troubled by them.

"So, want to give it a try?"

A small hand skillfully swiped open a phone. Edelweiss tapped on a message that showed as read, her beautiful eyes lost in thought for a moment. "Is the time three days from now..."

Edelweiss rolled over, her fair forearm resting on her forehead, her snow-white, silky long hair spreading out. "Speaking of which, what should I prepare to entertain guests?"

Emmm...

After a moment of contemplation, she quickly opened her phone again, frantically searching the browser. "And also, I wonder what Byakuya likes..."

"No, why am I thinking about this? Just relax, it's just a normal visit."

Saying words she didn't believe herself, the blush on Edelweiss's face just wouldn't fade.

"Bronya, up so early today?"

Early in the morning, Byakuya was preparing breakfast in the kitchen as usual when she heard the sound of Bronya's door opening. However, when Byakuya turned around...

"Wait, you look like this, you didn't sleep all night, did you? You don't have to do this even for programming."

"Don't worry, Bronya knows her limits." Bronya was watching tutorial videos, showing no signs of fatigue at all.

"..., Fine."

In a sense, the two were gradually moving towards being "non-human," so not sleeping for a night wasn't a big deal. "You better have a plan, because I really don't want..."

"To suddenly unlock the 'sudden death' way of dying one day." Byakuya said leisurely in a joking tone.

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ba yi si jiu ling san qi jiu ba

"Byakuya should worry about herself."

Despite saying that, Bronya still closed her student handbook and quietly sat down at the dining table.

A simple yet nutritious breakfast, even its appearance was flawless – Byakuya's cooking skills had been maxed out for a long time.

Bronya ate in small bites, her movements very elegant. After finishing her meal, she tidied her appearance briefly. "Byakuya, at the Fourth Training Ground."

"Okay, I know."

"Go easy on him, don't break him again. The Chairman seems a bit irritable lately."

Irritable... Byakuya imagined Kurono constantly repairing things around the academy, busy as a bee, and couldn't help but chuckle. "Indeed, Kurono would blow up."

"I'll keep it in mind anyway." Byakuya paused her steps slightly, said something, and then continued on her way.

"Ikki, why are you here so early too?"

At the Fourth Training Ground, Byakuya walked slowly step by step. With a glow in her palm, Myriad Phenomena appeared in her hand. "Seriously, you're a bit too excited."

Byakuya swung her sword leisurely, reflecting a sharp, cold light. "Stella will get jealous~"

"No way!"

From the spectator stands, Stella's face turned red. She stood up and shouted at Byakuya, "Go Ikki, teach Byakuya a lesson!"

"Oh~"

Drawing out her tone, Byakuya looked at Ikki with a half-smile. "She wants you to teach me a lesson, huh? Want to try listening to her?"

"Stop teasing me."

Ikki smiled helplessly. How could he possibly win against Byakuya? But even so... Ikki lowered his stance, and his entire being suddenly erupted with a sharp aura.

"Please guide me."

"You were right, Ikki. This time, I'm really here to give you a remedial lesson."

As she spoke, Byakuya casually made a flourish with her sword, appearing completely vulnerable. However, Ikki's intuition tingled unpleasantly...

—He would [die]!

"Did you feel it?"

Seeing this, Byakuya also smiled casually and performed Decade's classic sword-wiping motion. "You know, Ikki, not long ago, I met that Biyoku."

"This is a swordsmanship I learned from her. Although it's just the basics, it's enough for you to benefit from."

In an instant, Ikki's eyes lit up. Byakuya nodded, that was the effect she wanted. "Watch carefully, Ikki, I'm really looking forward to your growth."

49. Long Time No See

"You still need to work harder, Ikki."

After a while, Byakuya walked over to Ikki and squatted down, poking the Ikki lying on the ground with the hilt of her sword. "You know, Stella is already taking off."

Since it was in its phantom form, Ikki didn't have any obvious injuries, only his stamina was completely depleted.

Ikki gasped for air, his chest heaving violently, and even speaking was difficult. "...What... taking off..."

"Didn't you see it before?"

Byakuya changed her posture, sitting cross-legged with one leg, her sword-holding arm resting on her knee, very casually. "She's not some fire mage, but a 'Dragon' of the Imaginary concept."

"Her true ability has awakened. Over the next period, her power will also surge."

Patting Ikki's shoulders lightly, Byakuya said with a teasing tone, "Speaking of which, didn't you two have an agreement? If things keep going like this, you won't be able to win, Ikki."

???

"How... do you know..."

"Didn't I tell you?"

At this moment, another thought flashed through Byakuya's mind. He stood up from the ground, "Don't overthink it. I don't know everything. I only know what I know."

"Alright, Ikki, you just work hard. The agreement, the Demon territory... you don't have much time left."

Saying this, Byakuya turned his back to Ikki, waved his hand, and walked towards the exit of the training ground. He brushed past Stella, "You're finally here. I'll leave that guy to you."

But Stella's heart was completely set on Ikki, and she ran past Byakuya without a word.

"Heh, a maiden's love..."

Byakuya turned slightly, looked at the two of them clinging together behind him, smiled, and continued walking unhurriedly, "No rush, I'll meet someone too."

"Are you done?"

"Yeah, that kid Ikki is worthy of being the protagonist. His swordsmanship talent isn't just talk; he's got something."