Chapter 109

An Yu wasn't sure what the two of them were planning to do by drinking, but it was probably something complicated.

When Planck returned, she paused for a long time at the door. From the crack in the door came the faint, melodious, and soothing sound of a violin, skillfully played and with a calming power. She was stunned for a moment.

You're really good at that?

"Forget it, I'm no longer interested in young people's affairs."

She shook her head, her smile helpless.

Let's go see the anniversary celebration for another day. I was originally planning to practice the violin at home, but she refuses to admit that she's really worse than An Yu.

A dozen minutes later, the door was pushed open again.

Himeko moved very gently. The smell of alcohol in the room was no longer strong. The wind outside the window was blocked by the curtains, which also blocked most of the light, leaving only a bedside lamp emitting a warm and soft glow.

"Is this why you don't want to talk to me?"

Himeko sat to one side, leaning against the bedside, her tone revealing neither joy nor anger.

An Yu stopped turning the pages of her book, looking somewhat puzzled. "Himeko, what are you talking about?"

Himeko 9 squinted, her expression somewhat precarious but not overly so. "What exactly was that dream about?"

An Yu shook her head, her expression calm. "I don't know, I'm also searching for the truth."

Himeko spoke softly, "I'll help you."

"No need."

An Yu's refusal was also decisive and straightforward.

"Are you sure?" Himeko leaned forward, a meaningful smile playing on her lips. "Don't forget, I'm a member of 'Schicksal'."

"I'm much more familiar with that place than you are, and it's much more convenient for me."

An Yu:...

Well, that's a bit uncertain.

Compared to Kiana, Anna, and Wendy, Himeko is clearly more reliable in Schicksal. She may not have access to as many things, but she is definitely more accurate in handling many matters.

Seeing the boy's silence, Himeko smiled and said, "Actually, I'm more suspicious that this is a method of Anti-Entropy, but judging from your expression, it probably isn't."

An Yu lowered her eyes. Anti-Entropy, Schicksal —all are possible, after all, both organizations have various factions within them.

Even Anti-Entropy has factions, and so does Schicksal. Otto may seem autocratic, but he couldn't stop the formation of factions.

There are no factions within the party; all sorts of strange things happen.

"You have no one you can trust in Schicksal, right, An Yu?"

Himeko extended a hand to him, making an inviting gesture.

An Yu nodded. He wanted to investigate through Schicksal, which would most likely require going through Kiana or Anna, but An Yu didn't want to go through their relationship, as it would make others feel awkward.

8. "You're all adults now, stop being so hesitant. Just say whether you agree or not."

Himeko glanced at the bed; the two people were half asleep, seemingly enjoying a good night's sleep, and she could faintly hear their soft breathing.

"It's a pleasure working with you, Himeko."

Lu An Yu grasped the outstretched hand.

Although the situation is somewhat different, Himeko seems to have truly become the person he had imagined: efficient, precise, and with clear goals.

Three. "It's a pleasure working with you."

Himeko also spoke, but then she shook her head and gently pushed the book that An Yu had just placed on her lap aside with her other hand.

"But, An Yu..."

She leaned forward slightly, creating a sense of pressure, her gaze fixed on him. "Since you keep saying you don't recognize the me in your dream... then why should I help you in reality for no reason?"

An Yu:...

"You're not a child anymore." Himeko's voice lowered, carrying a mature tone. "An Yu, if you want me to help you in Schicksal, you have to give something in return."

An Yu was silent for a moment, then asked, "What information do you need about Anti-Entropy?"

He holds a certain position within Anti-Entropy and has a good relationship with his teacher, so he could have been completely open about this.

Himeko shook her head, gently pressed An Yu against the edge of the bed, and pointed to herself.

"Now, I'm going to try something I've always dreamed of doing, but haven't been able to due to my lack of ability."

An Yu:???

He was completely stunned; his brain seemed to freeze briefly because of the overly direct and abrupt way the payment was demanded.

Senior, I'm the man. Aren't our roles reversed?

"Himeko -senpai...?"

An Yu spoke instinctively, her voice filled with disbelief and doubt.

Himeko moved closer, her warm breath almost brushing against his cheek.

"I'm here..."

Her response carried a strange, contradictory yet harmonious intimacy. "An Yu... Brother."

"Don't move, after all, I'm the only one who can help you from Schicksal's side right now."

Volume 1: Chapter 162 161 Elysia: Phew~ I knew it was fake.) [w>→

"It doesn't seem to be anything special."

As Himeko spoke, she loosened her long hair, letting it fall freely. She drew back the curtains, and outside, the bright and vibrant sunlight streamed in, causing her to squint slightly, momentarily lost in a daze.

Just like before, my thoughts were completely stuck on the collision between soul and body.

Her fingertips unconsciously touched her red lips. There was nothing particularly special about them, but... not bad! As she recalled them, a bright and satisfied smile appeared on her face.

"I understand. Although it's my first time experiencing this too, people are always stubborn afterward."

An Yu calmly put on her coat and began tidying the slightly messy sheets, her movements methodical and orderly.

We're all grown up now. An Yu is 25 this year, and Sister Himeko is even 30. We all know what's going on.

"An Yu ... Brother." Himeko turned around, her smile no longer so forceful, but instead carrying a hint of languor and gentle charm. "It's been a pleasure working with you."

She leaned closer, and as An Yu was bending over to tidy the sheets, she gently rested her back against his strong back. Then she opened her mouth and lightly bit the fabric of his neck and shoulder, leaving a subtle mark and a slight dampness.

"I'll come see you again tonight."

Himeko waved her hand with a smile.

She had other things to do, although she really wanted to lie in bed all day to let her aching and sore body recover.

But as Qi said, Si is no longer the kind of little girl who can lie around all day, and of course she won't play house with little girls like Ba.

An Yu:...

"Don't worry, I'll do my best in my duties with Schicksal... Brother An Yu ~"

I will also compile the current information and send it to you.

A few minutes later, An Yu tidied up her room and returned to Professor Planck's room. Anna was still sleeping, but Elysia woke up groggily.

She rubbed her eyes, looked around, and seemed somewhat lost.

"Xiaoyu, I'm so hungry."

Elysia's voice was hoarse and dependent as she rubbed her stomach pitifully.

An Yu sighed, "The takeout has already been ordered, it should arrive in about ten minutes."

An Yu doesn't deny that he is usually very calm, but what happened this morning still left him a bit of a mental blank; otherwise, he would have taken the time to order takeout.

Although it's probably impossible to find the time.

Elysia obediently stretched out her hands, making a gesture as if she wanted a hug.

An Yu readily sat down beside her, and she immediately snuggled contentedly into her younger brother's arms, then rubbed against him.

"Hmm... it smells so clean. Xiaoyu, did you go take a shower?"

"Hmm~" An Yu pondered for a moment, "After all, someone was drinking in the room."

Elysia grumbled in dissatisfaction, but didn't delve into it. She lowered her eyes, as if lost in memories.

"We used to sit like this quite often."

Most of the time, it's because she doesn't want to get up in the morning, and Xiaoyu always patiently hugs and comforts her silly older sister. ÷→Four÷"

"Yes, that's right, especially in the senior year of high school, my older sister's aversion to studying was particularly high." An Yu chuckled.

I get up at 5 a. m. every day, and by the time I get home after a day of studying, it's already past 10 p. m. or almost 11 p. m. I have to catch up on sleep during breaks between classes, but the knowledge still doesn't really stick in my brain.

Elysia grumbled on and on, but her grades were actually quite good. Hard work could make up for any shortcomings, and although she wasn't a genius, she was still excellent.

You sound so relaxed today.

She looked up and saw that Xiaoyu's face no longer held the thoughtful expression she used to have, and she felt much more relaxed and refreshed.

An Yu pursed her lips, seemingly trying to hold back, but ultimately couldn't help herself and chuckled softly, a strange, relieved, and open-hearted laugh.

"Because..." He leaned close to Elysia's ear and whispered with a laugh, half-jokingly and half-seriously, "I'm going to be a scumbag, sis."

He didn't put pressure on himself. He had already done what he was supposed to do, and now he needed to figure out how to make everyone happy.

Elysia:...

"Then... then you shouldn't be so relaxed."

Her voice was halting and somewhat incoherent. Although she had a premonition, An Yu's ability to say it so frankly still made her feel uneasy.

Sou An Yu seemed oblivious to her odd behavior, and instead affectionately rubbed her cheek against the top of her head.

"Of course, that doesn't include my older sister. We've relied on each other for so long, and my biggest wish is for her to be happy every day."

Elysia:...

She opened her mouth, wanting to smile but unable to. She felt sad, yet unable to feel truly sad. She wanted to say "yes," but couldn't bring herself to say it. She wanted to say "no," but the lingering little fantasies in her heart prevented her from speaking them aloud.

Finally, she fell silent, then suddenly remembered someone and looked around as if she had grasped a lifeline.

"... What about Anna? What will happen to Anna?"

Sister Anna... An Yu still seemed unburdened by moral pressure, her tone calm yet carrying a startling certainty:

"I will become very, very good, so good that Anna won't mind."

Once you've decided on a goal, just go for it. An Yu, you have plenty of time.

Although Lin could not be considered a child before, he could certainly be called a young man.

He currently has only three tasks in his life: first, to find out the truth about the dream and the game.

San Er, be a responsible scumbag.

Ti San, make Honkai 3rd: Old Songs!

One theme is fantasy, another is romance, and the third is career.

Si Elysia chuckled twice more. It really was a reason for her, as an older sister, not to support her younger brother's success.

"Xiaoyu, why did you have that idea... Hey!?! Why is there a hickey on your neck?"

Elysia's voice trembled, "You haven't already become a scumbag, have you?"

She really didn't understand anything and was a bit confused, but Elysia had attended school normally and knew how the couples in her class usually behaved.

She pulled down An Yu's clothes, and what she saw was still her brother's well-trained, clean-cut chest, the same one she was used to seeing, and the hickey seemed to be only on that one spot.

"Hmm~" An Yu hesitated for a moment, then smiled generously and said, "I was kissed."

Elysia's throat bobbed up and down. "Xiaoyu, can you please not be so honest? When you're so honest, I can't tell what's true and what's false anymore."

"Xiaoyu, don't move."

Elysia trembled, and her soft lips suddenly bit An Yu's chest. An Yu subconsciously tried to push her away, but Sister Elysia held her tightly.

After a long while, when it even hurt a little, Elysia finally separated them, staring intently at the changes on Xiaoyu's chest, and then comparing them to the hickeys on the sides.

"Phew, that startled me. I knew the mark couldn't be that strong."

She'd seen other girls dating in high school, and none of them were this fierce. Even though she'd tried so hard, the marks weren't as severe as before.