Everyday Life

A few days later, Vill-V prepared to set off to build the prison that could hold her.

"Well, I'm off."

"Mm."

"But Assistant, are you really not going to consider continuing to help me?" Vill-V looked at the calm Yoshikage Kira before her and asked expectantly.

"No. I still have matters to deal with."

"Sigh, fine."

"Little Pardo, come here for a moment."

"Oh... coming, coming."

Vill-V pulled Pardo aside and whispered, "You noticed it too, right? That pink-haired woman kept staring at Yoshikage Kira during the celebration party! You have to keep an eye on Yoshikage Kira. Don't let that bad woman Elysia trick him."

"Eh, but I don't think Sister Elysia is a bad person." Pardo scratched her head.

"Oh, you fool! You like Assistant too, don't you? Do you think you can compete with Elysia?"

"Mm, that's true."

"Right, right? You don't want Yoshikage Kira to be snatched away by Elysia either, do you?"

"Got it! I understand, Sister Vill-V. I guarantee I'll complete the mission!" Pardo patted her not-so-generous chest and assured Vill-V.

"You're teachable. From now on, I've got your back!" With that, Vill-V walked over to Yoshikage Kira.

"Finished talking?"

"Mm, we're done. I'm off, then." As she spoke, Vill-V suddenly rushed toward Yoshikage Kira.

Yoshikage Kira only felt something soft lightly touch his face. By the time he came back to his senses, the girl had already left.

"Hoho, how bold of you, Magician."

"As expected of the Magician. She easily did what we couldn't."

"Sh-Shut up. It's only because you two didn't dare."

The girl sat on the plane, her face flushed red.

Vill-V had chosen a deserted island in the Pacific Ocean to build the prison—the Sea of Quanta.

Only a few days after arriving at the base, the girl had left again.

It was worth mentioning that Hua and Kevin had been assigned to the Tactical Squad you were in.

Considering that you had saved the two of them, Himiko chose to have you train them.

Elysia had also applied to become a special consultant and help guide the newcomers.

And so...

"Good morning, Senior! Let's start training!" This was Kevin, the sunny and cheerful young man.

"Good morning, Senior." This was Hua, the shy girl.

"Ah, you're finally here. I think you should come a little earlier from now on." This was Elysia, a girl as beautiful as a flower.

"I don't have a habit of getting up before eight in the morning." After giving Elysia that simple response, Yoshikage Kira turned to Hua and Kevin.

"Then, let's begin training."

The days passed one after another. Under your guidance, Hua and Kevin quickly grew stronger, and their strength soon surpassed yours.

At least, on the surface, that was how it seemed.

Amid his peaceful life, you also discovered the special nature of Stands—Honkai Energy had not become unable to invade your body after you acquired your Stand.

Rather, it was being absorbed by your Stand, Killer Queen.

Feeling his power steadily grow stronger, even you could not help but feel delighted.

Clang. The sound of blades colliding rang out. Yoshikage Kira looked at the severed blade and signaled for the two to stop.

"You won't need to train with me anymore. You're strong enough." Yoshikage Kira looked at Kevin and Hua before him.

"I'll report to the captain and have you made official members."

"Mm, thank you for your guidance during this time." Kevin and Hua bowed to Yoshikage Kira in gratitude.

Yoshikage Kira nodded and turned to leave.

"How does it feel? Any thoughts on becoming official members so quickly?" Elysia came before them and asked with a smile.

"No particular thoughts. If I had to say something, though, I always felt that Senior Kira wasn't using his full strength."

"Oh? Why do you think that?"

"I can't really explain it. Just intuition, I guess." Kevin scratched his head, looking somewhat puzzled.

"Hehe~ Perhaps." Elysia said meaningfully.

The task of training the newcomers came to an end, and Hua and Kevin successfully joined your squad.

Elysia, who had always acted alone, applied once more to become the special consultant for your squad.

"Look, that's him."

"Hm?"

"It seems Elysia suddenly joined their squad because of him."

"Oh?"

"And after the Third Herrscher was eliminated, he was the one who brought Elysia back."

"Whoa!"

"He also seems to be involved with Pardo and Dr. Vill-V."

"Damn."

"You two, what are you whispering about down there during training?! Add two more sets of weighted training." After speaking, Himiko walked over to Yoshikage Kira, patted his shoulder, and said earnestly, "Kid, don't you dare turn into a scumbag."

Yoshikage Kira tugged at the corner of his mouth, nodded, and said, "I understand."

After training, Yoshikage Kira stopped Elysia. "I think we need to talk."

"Fine. Then let's talk in your room." After thinking for a moment, Elysia nodded and said to Yoshikage Kira.

Seeing the shocked looks of everyone around them, Yoshikage Kira's face darkened.

"Boss is back! Today we're eating..." Seeing Yoshikage Kira's gloomy expression, Pardo wisely shut her mouth.

Yoshikage Kira walked over and sat on the sofa. Elysia followed and sat down as well. Remembering Vill-V's instructions, Pardo also sat down beside them.

Looking at the seated Pardo, Elysia said to her, "Little Pardo, could you excuse yourself for a moment? Yoshikage Kira and I have something to discuss."

"Oh... all right." Seeing the faintly threatening look in Elysia's eyes, Pardo stood up to leave.

"Sit." A calm voice came from beside her, and Pardo's newly raised backside dropped back down.

"Wait, you can't..." Elysia said in a panic.

Faced with Elysia's pleading gaze, Yoshikage Kira smiled, then nodded and cut her off.

"Elysia is a Herrscher, Pardo."

The light vanished from Elysia's eyes, and she could no longer recover.

"Eh, Sister Elysia is a Herrscher? Waaah, Sister Elysia, why have you turned gray? Pull yourself together, Sister Elysia!" Pardo stared at Elysia in shock, only to find her sitting there blankly with a lifeless expression.

"Wuwuwu, Pardo, I'm a Herrscher, wuwuwu." Looking at the concerned cat girl beside her, Aili threw herself into Pardo's arms.

"It's okay, Sister Elysia. Even if you're a Herrscher, you're still my good friend."

"Sniff... really?"

"Of course. I may not be very smart, but I can tell that Sister Elysia is a good person." Pardo looked at Aili in her arms, patting her back as she comforted her.

"Sniff, Pardo, you're so nice."

"Do you understand now? Even if you're a Herrscher, there will still be people who accept you and care about you." Sitting nearby, Yoshikage Kira looked at Elysia in Pardo's arms and spoke to her.

"So there's no need for you to keep monitoring me. Just do what you want to do." With that, Yoshikage Kira got up to prepare dinner.

At dinner, Yoshikage Kira looked at Elysia, who was sitting down to eat, frowned, and asked, "You're still not leaving?"

Elysia pouted and said aggrievedly, "You told someone else a girl's greatest secret. Can't I at least mooch a meal?"

Yoshikage Kira said nothing and returned to his seat.

"At worst, I'll help you wash the dishes?"

Yoshikage Kira looked at the girl's hands, frowned, and shook his head. "No need."

"Still, I'll continue being the special consultant for your squad."

"Do as you please."

"Hey, did you know? Someone saw Elysia leaving Yoshikage Kira's room really late last night!"

"Whoa."

Yoshikage Kira's face darkened.

I have to make her stay away from me more often.