An Irresistible Condition.

There was only this simple sentence, without any other explanation, and then there was no sound at all.

Mei looked at the others numbly, and they all looked at her with their hands in their pockets.

What's the next step?

"Hmph, do you even need to think about it? Just beat that bastard up!"

Chrono, filled with the smell of gunpowder, came from beneath the mask.

So, under Mei's silent gaze, the group set off in a grand procession as if they had been hit by a bomb, without even considering whether it was a trap.

... No, this should be considered an open scheme, since Lin was certain they would go.

On the other side.

"It's been such a long time!"

"Don't you see me in the Imaginary Tree every day?"

"You're just asking a question you already know the answer to, Lin~"

The pink-haired girl sat opposite Lin, smiling brightly.

Lin's secretary...

Kiana was not happy at all to hear this self-proclaimed title. Given this guy's ability to seduce girls, it was questionable what part of Lin's work this so-called secretary was actually in charge of.

And she also happens to look exactly like that annoying maid.

She volunteered to come with Bronya to greet Rosemary and, incidentally, to check if any of the Schicksal Ones were with her.

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But she was wrong.

It wasn't just Lin's "secretary" who came.

A boatload of people arrived.

Kiana and Bronya watched in silence as the transport ship, which looked exactly like the Hyperion, landed, then looked back at the Hyperion behind them.

So that's what Rosemary meant by "Captain".

"Hello, Miss Kiana, Miss Bronya."

Rosemary, dressed in a maid outfit, gracefully stepped off the transport ship and greeted the two men politely.

Seeing that beautiful smiling face, Kiana found it hard to feel any goodwill. Rita had left too deep an impression on her; even though she knew Rosemary's smile was genuine, she would subconsciously think it was a malicious disguise.

"Hello."

"Hello."

Kiana and Bronya also greeted Rosemary seriously, while observing and sizing her Rosemary.

She really looks exactly like Rita, except her hair is longer.

"Hehe, I know you all have a prejudice against Miss Rita in this world. I can understand. After all, I am also called Rita, and the captain sometimes says that my smile is hard to deal with."

Rosemary smiled gently, but it left the two of them with a bitter taste in their mouths.

It feels like she's showing off her relationship with Lin... I wonder if they're overthinking it.

"We can tell who is who."

Kiana exhaled and replied, "Then, Rosemary, do you have a way to bring Lin's consciousness back?"

"Of course, I have spent nearly 50,000 years with the Captain. I know the Captain very well, inside and out, top and bottom. So naturally I have a way."

"..."

Bronya noticed Kiana's expression change slightly and sighed, "Then let's go... but your ship will have to stay here for now. Don't worry, someone will look after it for you."

"Okay, but there might be quite a few guests visiting Anti-Entropy."

"What?"

Rosemary chuckled softly, like a hazy beauty depicted in an ancient painting. At the same time, several people who had not expected Kiana and Bronya stepped out from the ship behind her.

They both widened their eyes at the same time.

"Hmm... it really is a consciousness projection. However, the Captain himself has encountered some issues. Ms. Tesla, could you provide a detailed record of the experiment?"

After examining Lin's condition Rosemary demonstrated a professional attitude, not only adjusting the function of the consciousness measurement instrument to enable it to effectively monitor Lin's consciousness status, but also quickly identifying the problem.

However, those present seemed more concerned about the newcomers than Lin, who had already confirmed that there was "no danger".

"What are you doing... I'll get shy if everyone's staring at me."

The red-haired girl with her hair tied in a high ponytail awkwardly touched her shoulder, her face flushed. Then, as if looking for something to ease the tension, she glanced at Theresa, who was staring at them strangely.

"Hey, you're Theresa too, right? I heard you were also in Schicksal before. What a coincidence, I used to be in Schicksal too... So why are you all looking at me like I've seen a dead person come back to life?"

Himeko felt uncomfortable being stared at by this group of people. She wanted to find her companions to stay with, but Rosemary was busy, Yue stared at Lin without moving, Stargazer looked at Theresa, Delta was watching the Arin sisters in the corner who were also looking at her with curiosity, and only Yae Kasumi leaned against the wall without saying a word, like a shadow with no presence.

So she darted over to Yae Kasumi and whispered, "Hey, Kasumi, don't you think the way they're looking at us is weird?"

"Himeko- sensei."

"Huh!"

Startled by the voice from behind, Himeko turned around and saw a silver-haired girl with a complicated expression standing in front of her.

Chapter Thirty-One: Conditions That Cannot Be Refused

"Teacher? Haha, you don't need to call me teacher."

Himeko scratched her hair sheepishly.

"Then... Himeko."

"... Is it really necessary to hate me so much? I'm only a few years older than you."

Kiana realized she had said the wrong thing and looked somewhat flustered, lowering her head like a helpless little girl.

Himeko paused for a moment, then looked at the others, especially Bronya and Theresa, who were biting their lower lips and looking at her. So she sighed.

I see.

"Your name is... Kiana, right?"

Kiana looked up at Himeko, and smiled helplessly at the expectant gaze.

"You must be the student that Lin mentioned I would save in the future. It's a pity, I'm not the Mugentou Himeko you know. I'm only in my early twenties now, and I'm more of a student than a teacher."

"..."

Even though she already knew the answer, Kiana couldn't hide the distraught look on her face.

Her teacher, Himeko, is no longer here.

"However, you can tell me if you have anything to say. Anyway, it's all Mugentou Himeko. Consider it a way of making up for Kiana's sin of not having a teacher in that world."

Himeko's words made Kiana raise her head again. She laughed heartily, "Well, I'm not really good at giving lectures to students anyway. If you're having troubles, come have a drink with me. Don't let my appearance fool you, I can hold my liquor pretty well."

Kiana paused for a moment, then nodded emphatically. "Yes! I understand! As expected, she's still that Himeko who loves to drink!"

"Hey! If you call me 'Auntie' again, I'll beat you up!"

Himeko muttered to herself, "Do I really look that old?"

The atmosphere in the room eased a little. Although she wasn't Himeko from this world, she was still the Himeko they knew.

However, compared to Kiana's situation, which was resolved quickly, the other two situations were quite troublesome.

Delta crossed her arms and looked indifferently at the Arin sisters, who seemed to be examining some strange creature.

"Lilia, Lilia, she looks a bit like me."

"You idiot Rozaliya, she looks exactly like you."

"But she has two horns on her head, while I only have one."

Hearing the two arguing, Delta didn't say much. She just glanced at Lilia with a hint of nostalgia, then walked to the side and leaned against the wall like Yae Kasumi.

However, she was taciturn, but the two lively girls were not. They took advantage of the situation and moved closer to Delta, scrutinizing her even more intently.

"... What is it?"

Delta spoke up.

Are you Rozaliya from another world?

Rozaliya asked out of curiosity.

"No."

Delta gave a concise answer.

"But you look just like me, you also have horns and a tail."

"..."

Delta simply stopped answering. She had a reserved personality and was more like Lilia than the lively Rozaliya. However, Lilia was only cold on the surface, but inside she was still like a child, while Delta only looked like a child on the outside, but was actually very mature.

She knew what these two people meant, but she was very clear that they had little to do with her. Rather than watching people unrelated to her reminisce about the past, she should pay more attention to the people around her so as not to lose them again.

"Oh! I know! It must be because the future Rozaliya has become stronger!"

"Idiot, even if Rozaliya gets stronger, she's still an idiot."

Delta said to the Arin sisters with a hint of impatience, "If you want to make a scene, go outside."

But they kept staring at her, their eyes filled with curiosity. Helpless, Delta could only tell them, "Let's talk outside."

Once outside, Delta stretched. Despite having the exact same body as Rozaliya, her semi-transparent clothing and mature movements exuded a captivating, aloof allure, and her serene gaze was completely different from Rozaliya's youthful innocence.

"What? What do you want to tell Rozaliya and Lilia? The secret to becoming stronger?"

As soon as they came out, Rozaliya asked impatiently.

"Yes, that's the secret to getting stronger."

When Delta said this, she didn't know whether she was mocking herself or Rozaliya. After a sneer, she said calmly, "You're right. My old name, which is no longer in use, is Rozaliya, and I do have a younger sister named Lilia."

"Look! Lilia! I told you she was me!"

Rozaliya, both excited and proud, pulled Lilia along and pointed at Delta, as if becoming a mature and powerful person was something to be very proud of.

"Don't get me wrong, I'm not you. We just happen to have the same name, and I've already thrown that name away."

Delta poured cold water on Rozaliya's head, sneering, "Didn't you want to know how you're going to get stronger? You see the two horns on my head, and Lilia isn't with me, so don't you think of anything?"

After hearing Delta's words, Rozaliya and Lilia thought for a while, and suddenly their faces turned pale.

No matter how naive they were, they should have been able to figure out what had happened to Delta after such an obvious signal.

"Hmph, think more about how to protect your sister instead of making her protect you. Me... pshaw, even now, I'm the one being protected."

Delta unconsciously clenched her fists as she thought of the person who was unconscious in the room.

What an annoying guy. Every time I see him, he looks half-dead. Does he really enjoy making the people around him worry?

"Then, then could you teach me and Lilia, Master!"

"..."

How come these two clowns have started doing other things again without us noticing?

Delta frowned, looking at the two people with sincere eyes, and pursed her lips. "No time."

"Please! My future self!"

"I already told you I'm not you! I'm Delta!"

Delta waved his hand irritably. "I have nothing to do with the people of the past or that world anymore. I am now a member of the Hyperion, and that man's man."

"That man?"

Rozaliya and Lilia exchanged a glance.

Then Lilia said, "Lin?"