Watermelon Pizza by the Beach

It was a sunny afternoon. Enoshia and Sirin lay lazily on lounge chairs under a parasol, feeling the sea breeze, while Ivan remained in the Data Space, being looked after by someone with childcare experience.

For Enoshia, such leisurely days were naturally very pleasant, but after too many pleasant days, boredom inevitably crept in. And when humans get bored, they can't help but let their minds wander.

From her own birth to becoming a Herrscher of the Huili Clan, various signs indicated that subsequent developments could change drastically. She had no idea what the next Herrscher would be or where it would be born. If it appeared in densely populated areas like northern India or southeastern Shenzhou, the death toll would likely start in the tens of millions.

Though the future was full of uncertainty, some things remained constant. For example, in 2005, because of the Celestial and the Hughes Clan, the battle between Old Yang and Ryusuke Murata would still occur without external interference.

What kind of person was Otto? Undoubtedly talented, hmm... "virtuous." His contributions were enormous. Respecting him for his contributions and unwavering will, and loathing him for the despicable things he did—these two feelings did not conflict.

But compared to Otto, Ryusuke Murata was clearly a man without talent or virtue. In terms of ability, even with an information advantage, he was still outplayed and killed by Old Yang. His greatest contribution was fathering a good daughter like Himeko and informing readers of the Celestial's arrival.

He failed his wife, his daughter, Old Yang, and the Hughes Clan. Such an arrogant Scum of Humanity deserved no pity in death.

The key point was the impact his death would have on Murata Himeko. Himeko would join Schicksal as a result. If she intervened, a chain of subsequent reactions would follow.

Without a doubt, whether Murata Himeko went to St. Freya or not had a massive impact on future developments. Not only Kiana, but Fu Hua, Mei, Theresa, and others had their lives influenced by her. She and Otto were like the white and black in a Taiji Diagram, spurring the protagonist group's growth from both positive and negative directions.

"Reading the script in advance, having an information advantage—that was originally my strength. But once there are too many variables... that advantage becomes a disadvantage..."

Just then, Bella placed two plates on the table between the two lounge chairs.

"Queen, Miss Enoshia, freshly made Watermelon Pizza. Please enjoy."

Watermelon Pizza was simply watermelon cut into triangles, topped with strawberries, kiwi, and other favorite fruits, then drizzled with yogurt or honey. Bella had even thoughtfully removed the rind, so they could just pick up a piece and pop it into their mouths to chew.

"Bella, you've worked hard. Take a rest too," Enoshia said, picking up a piece and chewing. The sweet, tangy, juicy flavor captivated her taste buds. After finishing one piece, she eagerly grabbed a second.

"Forget it. It's only 2000 now. I'll worry about what happens in 2005 later." The joy brought by the delicious food temporarily made her forget her worries.

The Watermelon Pizza was delicious, but Enoshia and Sirin tacitly left a few pieces behind.

After they both stopped eating, Bella saw there were leftovers, so she picked up a piece and sat on the sand beside Sirin's chair to eat.

"Hmm... maybe a little too sour. The Queen probably prefers it sweeter. Next time, I should use about... thirty percent less yogurt."

"Ahhh..."

With the warm sun and comfortable breeze, Sirin, her appetite satisfied, felt a wave of drowsiness wash over her, yawning one after another.

Bella immediately stood up, flattened the lounge chair, and adjusted the parasol's position to ensure Sirin wouldn't be exposed to sunlight when she lay down. She was about to go back inside for a blanket when, as she passed by Sirin, Sirin grabbed her hand.

"Bella, Aurora, Agatha... don't leave me..."

Just as Bella was caught in a dilemma, Sirin murmured in her sleep and pulled Bella onto her bed.

"Bella, just stay here with her."

Two people lying on one lounge chair was a bit cramped, so Enoshia got off her own chair, flattened it into a bed, moved it next to Sirin's, and pushed the two beds together.

She quickly walked back inside and checked on the Data Space. In the virtual space, Ivan was leaning against Alexandra, listening to her tell a story. Under the attentive care of Alexandra and Cecilia, in just one month, Ivan had already integrated well into this new big family.

If she wanted to be an ordinary person in the future, this place was enough to protect her for life, ensuring she never worried about food or clothing, living easily and happily. If she wanted to fight against the Honkai, Enoshia could simply transfer the data from Schicksal's training room here, plus Cecilia's guidance as an S-rank Valkyrie. She believed that the heights Ivan could reach in the future would absolutely surpass those of most Valkyries.

Carrying a thin blanket from the house, she returned to the beach. The sun was still bright, the sea breeze still comfortable. By now, Bella was completely held in Sirin's arms, and Sirin was still muttering in her sleep. In Sirin's dream, she and her three good friends from Babylon Tower were playing and laughing by the seaside, as if the happy days would never end.

Girls being affectionate with each other was, of course, a good culture. However, the two's current posture and level of exposure didn't seem like something a 12+ game would show—of course, Honkai Impact 2, with its 12+ sentence, was an exception.

(Pretend there's a picture of Sirin and Bella being affectionate)

Watching the two fully embracing each other, both wearing expressions of happiness, Enoshia momentarily didn't know who to envy. Gently covering them with the blanket, she returned to the house with a satisfied look on her face.

"What... the World Serpent side is already handled? Pretty efficient. Time to go to World Serpent HQ and meet them."

Schicksal HQ.

"Amber, what are the comparison results of the experiment?"

"Just as you hypothesized. Preliminary comparison results show that the remains of the Herrscher of Ice, the remains of the mysterious enemy Fu Hua defeated in South America, and the remains found beside the Herrscher of Thunder's core in 1999—these three belong to the same race. The experimental results indicate that, theoretically, they all possess astonishing regenerative abilities."

Hearing this conclusion, Otto nodded with satisfaction.

"Interesting. An energy other than Honkai Energy. Let's see what surprises you can bring me..."