Chapter 370

The end result was that he was hung up by Saikyo Neine's ability and was beaten up for exposing his skin in an extremely shameful way. He was even hung up for almost a whole day.

He had all his needs for eating, drinking, and relieving himself taken care of by Shinguji Kuroko's abilities.

This memory can definitely be considered Luo Mio's dark history...

Now, Saikyo Neine's eyes and expression are almost exactly the same as before.

Looking at Saikyo Neine, Luo Mio couldn't help but turn her eyes slightly to the side and scratch her cheek with her index finger.

"What, feeling guilty?"

Floating in mid-air, Saikyo Neine suddenly flashed and arrived in front of Luo Mio, her eyes narrowing slightly as she looked at Luo Mio with a dangerous gaze.

While it might be said that she felt guilty, it wouldn't be entirely accurate. However, from another perspective, Luo Mio's departure without saying goodbye was indeed extremely inappropriate for Saikyo Neine, her guardian.

Putting aside running away from home, he promised to be gone for a month and return when the "Seven Stars Sword Dance Festival" started, but what happened?

To this day, she has been away from home for several months and there has been no news of her whatsoever.

The mere fact that she left without saying goodbye was enough to make Saikyo Neine extremely angry.

Afterwards, he even used his power in the "League," but even so, there was still no news of Luo Mio in the entire world.

During that time, Saikyo Neine felt that she was only one step away from going insane.

If Shinguji Kuroko her most important friend, rival, and lover (as she claims to be), then...

Nangou Torajiro was her mentor and the teacher she respected most in life.

Then Luo Mio is her irreplaceable family member!

Luo Mio disappeared without saying goodbye. Although she didn't show it on the surface, she was very anxious deep down.

They even once thought that Luo Mio had been kidnapped by that guy "Grand Professor" Carl Allens.

If Shinguji Kuroko hadn't stopped him, he probably would have already gone to the "Alliance" and caused a huge scene.

Fortunately, later, Sora, who claimed to be Luo Mio's younger sister, appeared and brought news about Luo Mio, a letter written by Luo Mio, and a photo in the letter.

This eased Saikyo Neine's anxiety somewhat; otherwise, Saikyo Neine might have gone berserk and entered a state of "Supernatural Awakening" at any moment.

Under the intense gaze of Saikyo Neine, Luo Mio couldn't help but feel guilty and said, "I... I left a letter and a photo, didn't I?"

The aura emanating from Saikyo Neine still made Luo Mio's body tense.

In response to Luo Mio's words, Saikyo Neine spoke coldly.

"Can this be a reason for you to leave home without saying goodbye?"

Luo Mio's lips twitched.

No... no.

Looking at Luo Mio, Saikyo Neine slowly and coldly said, "Come here."

Hearing Saikyo Neine's stern mother-like demeanor, Luo Mio couldn't help but swallow hard before walking up to Saikyo Neine.

Seeing Luo Mio come to her, Saikyo Neine also slightly raised her eyes.

"Squat down."

Luo Mio also obediently listened to Saikyo Neine's words, squatted down so that Saikyo Neine could look directly at her.

Looking at Saikyo Neine's cold eyes staring straight at her, Luo Mio felt a little guilty for some reason.

Similarly, Luo Mio was also prepared to be scolded and lectured by Saikyo Neine.

The next second, a gentle breeze carrying a delicate fragrance caressed his face.

Saikyo Neine wrapped her arms around Luo Mio's neck and hugged him.

As if to confirm whether it was the real Luo Mio and that he would not disappear again, Saikyo Neine also tightly gripped Luo Mio's clothes.

Then, Saikyo Neine slowly loosened her grip, as if her tense heart had finally relaxed.

When she released Luo Mio, Saikyo Neine also took a few steps back.

Luo Mio also noticed the slight moisture in Saikyo Neine's eyes, and felt a little depressed deep down.

The cold atmosphere surrounding Saikyo Neine dissipated, and her expression became somewhat sulky, like that of a child.

She extended her fair, jade-like finger and tapped Luo Mio's forehead firmly.

"If you disappear without a word again next time, I'll break your legs when you come back!"

Seeing Saikyo Neine's motherly demeanor, Luo Mio couldn't help but curl her nose and reveal a slight smile.

At this moment, Shinguji Kuroko, who had been watching the show from the sidelines, also smiled and spoke to Shinguji Naru beside her.

"You see, your Aunt Neine is all bark and no bite, and she's a really proud person."

Ming nodded thoughtfully.

Upon hearing this, Saikyo Neine pointed at Shinguji Kuroko like a child.

"Who's the tsundere? I don't have that trait!"

At this moment, Ikki, who was standing next to Luo Mio, also came over. Due to his size, he could only raise his hand to pat Luo Mio's back.

Welcome back.

Hearing her best friend's gentle words, Luo Mio's lips curled into a smile.

Then he nodded.

"Um."

Touka also came out carrying the two little ones, Skoll and Hati, who had shrunk in size.

"The puppeteers who cleared the defense line have also arrived."

"Yes, Kurono, you and your students have just gone through a battle, you should go back and rest."

The group then left the ruins and headed towards downtown Tokyo.

"Oh, right, Little Mio."

"Um?"

"Those Stone Sword on the sea, you summoned them, didn't you...?"

"Huh?! You're the one who made those Stone Swords?"

"Now that the battle is over, what should you do with these Stone Swords?"

Upon hearing Touka's words, Luo Mio also glanced at the massive Stone Peak Sword stuck in the sea behind her.

"That's fine. There's an independent space between these Stone Swords. If the enemy goes in, they'll never get out unless they kill me."

"The battle is over now, but the war may not be over yet."

"And these Stone Swords are just the right amount to defend against invasions from foreign enemies."

After hearing Luo Mio's explanation, Shinguji Kuroko and Saikyo Neine nodded in agreement.

As Luo Mio said, although the battle has ended, the war has not stopped.

"By the way, it's been months since I last saw you, Miohua, how come you're still so tall?"

"..."

——

In the heart of Tokyo, a tectonic elevator protects it by lowering it below a geological barrier.

After the battle ends, the city center will be raised up, transforming from a wartime fortress back into the bustling Night City.

After people left the air-raid shelters, the streets were once again filled with a lively atmosphere, even more so than before, because they had won the first victory in this war!

Now, everywhere you go, you can see people laughing and drinking celebratory beverages, excitedly raising their glasses.

Meanwhile, in an open-air bathhouse that had been booked out.

The men's bathhouse.

Luo Mio relaxed completely, sprawled out on the stone steps of the bathhouse, and showed a very enjoyable and comfortable expression.

Ikki, standing to the side, also wore a nonchalant expression.

"It seems you two are indeed quite tired."

Beside the two stood a tall, slender man with a handsome face, exuding an elegant and gentlemanly air.

It was Arisugawa Nagi.

Due to her own limitations, Arisugawa Nagi can only work in logistics at present.

Luo Mio spoke in a very soft tone.

"Nothing feels better than relaxing in a bath."

Ikki, who was standing to the side, nodded in agreement.

At this moment.

"Miohua!"

From the bamboo wall to the side, a bright-eyed girl with short blonde hair wearing glasses revealed her upper body, her ample breasts pressing against the wall to form a very distinctive side profile.

Such a scene couldn't help but make Ikki turn his gaze away.

Arisugawa simply smiled slightly.

Luo Mio did not react at all, but the scene seemed familiar to Luo Mio.

She looked at Luo Mio with eyes that sparkled like stars.

Looking at Gagami, Luo Mio's eyes also revealed a hint of confusion.

"Senior?"

"Hey! Gagami!"

Stella's panicked voice came from the other side of the women's bathhouse.

"What's wrong, Stella?"

"Have some sense of shame as a girl! Besides, you and Miohua are in the same grade, so why do you call him senior?"

After hearing Stella's words, Gagami looked at Stella and spoke slowly.

"The Seven Stars Sword Dance Festival just ended, and you've already exchanged blows with Kurogane-senpai, and you're talking to me about shame..."

Upon hearing this, Stella's stunningly beautiful face gradually flushed a visible red.

Gagami continued speaking.

"Besides, don't you know there's an old saying in China, 'There's no order of precedence in learning; those who are accomplished are teachers'? Miohua is a pioneer on the path of Magic Knight, so it's not inappropriate for me to call him senior."

"Furthermore, Kurogane-senpai already has you, not to mention Alice, and as for Miohua- senpai..."

At this point, Gagami fell silent for a moment, unsure of what to say.

Upon hearing Gagami's words, Luo Mio blinked and looked towards the bamboo fence, her tone very ordinary and casual, just like a normal conversation.

"I already have a fiancée."

But Luo Mio had no idea how devastating his words were.

Luo Mio's words rang out, and then both the boys' and girls' bathhouses fell into Deathly Stillness silence.

"..."

"Clatter--!"

There was only the sound of flowing water and bamboo striking stones.

Then—

"Huh?!!!!!"

Chapter Thirteen: Sora, who has become a complete homebody

"Huh?!..."

As soon as Luo Mio spoke, the entire girls' bathhouse became lively.