Collapse, I became Duck's daughter at the start?

She had just received Rosia's report.

"A natural Stigmata awakener, capable of defeating three Honkai Emperors in seconds at the young age of ten..."

"Her body's compatibility with Honkai energy... is almost perfect..."

Reading Rosia's report, Cocolia momentarily overlooked their blood relation.

"If it were her... the X-10 Experiment back then would absolutely not have failed..."

Cocolia gritted her teeth softly.

She didn't regret conducting the X-10 Experiment; she regretted that it hadn't succeeded.

If the experiment had succeeded, these children would have become "New Humans," and only then could her children survive in this dangerous world.

Otherwise, in the face of Honkai, they would all die sooner or later.

Since Seele, she hadn't encountered another natural Stigmata owner. Even the Valkyries of Schicksal, she couldn't be bothered with.

After all, most of their Stigmata were artificially created by Schicksal, and their power would even greatly harm themselves.

"If she were Seele and Bronya's child..."

Cocolia clenched her fist.

"There's really hope..."

Judging by the experimental results, Seele was already in a semi-successful state. If she could have been a little more outstanding...

Cocolia didn't know if Seele was still alive, but she had always believed she cared for every child.

"This child named Rosia... will be even more outstanding."

Cocolia hadn't considered creating more outstanding natural Stigmata owners, but setting aside whether she could find them, even if she did, those with Honkai resistance were basically all female, and she dared not touch the Kaslana family.

Moreover, regarding research on genes and Stigmata, Anti-Entropy was far inferior to Schicksal, not to mention they also opposed Schicksal's practice of implanting artificial Stigmata.

"She can bring my children back..."

Cocolia bit her lip tightly.

Originally, she had placed her hopes on that girl named Raiden Mei, but now it seemed Rosia was undoubtedly the most outstanding candidate.

"Prepare the basic facilities, reallocate personnel, and maintain the equipment..."

Cocolia issued the orders.

"Make all preparations as quickly as possible."

"Restart the X-10 Experiment!"

After comforting "Rosia," Rosia and Kiana finished dinner, and the sky had already turned completely dark.

That night, Bronya and the others helped Rosia settle into her new room. Bronya was a bit reluctant, while Kiana looked overjoyed.

"Kiana, you're not allowed to leave your room tonight, understand?"

Seeing Kiana's silly grin, Bronya knew what she was thinking without even needing to guess.

"Mei, look at Bronya, am I that kind of person?!"

Facing Bronya's accusation, Kiana immediately retorted.

"Mmm... I think maybe not, but Kiana... could you wipe your drool first?"

Raiden Mei rubbed her forehead, looking a little helpless.

Even if she wanted to defend Kiana, she didn't know how to start.

"Hiss..."

Casually wiping the liquid from the corner of her mouth, Kiana immediately feigned ignorance.

"Where? Mei, you saw wrong!"

"Alright, Sister Mei, you take Kiana out first. I have something to say to Rosia."

Bronya couldn't even be bothered with Kiana anymore. Earlier in the pavilion, Kiana had almost reached into Rosia's clothes. She could tolerate Kiana hugging and nuzzling her, but if she dared to attempt a night raid, Bronya was truly prepared to give Kiana a good whack with Project Bunny.

After confirming Kiana and Raiden Mei had left, Bronya sat down next to Rosia.

"Mama Bronya, what's wrong?"

Rosia looked a bit confused.

"It's nothing. I just wanted to ask if you've ever wondered where your mother Seele went?"

Bronya forced a smile.

"I... I don't know."

Even if Rosia knew, she could only pretend not to know at this moment.

"She went to a very faraway place... but don't worry, Rosia. One day, Bronya will find her with you."

Bronya's eyes were serious.

"I believe you, Bronya Mama."

Rosia smiled sweetly.

She knew, of course, that Bronya Mama would find Seele Mama, but at that time...

A flicker of sadness crossed her beautiful eyes, but it was fleeting, unnoticed even by Bronya.

"Here, for you..."

Bronya carefully handed a blue-black hair accessory to Rosia.

"What is this?"

Rosia looked at the hair accessory with slight confusion.

"Your Seele Mama gave this to me before. I don't have any other gifts to give you, so let it be Seele's companion and stay with you."

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Bronya gently patted her head.

"Thank you, Bronya Mama!"

Hearing Bronya's reminder, Rosia remembered and said happily.

"Let me help you put it on."

Bronya softly brushed through her hair and then fastened the accessory.

"It looks so pretty, Bronya Mama."

Looking at the blue-haired girl in the mirror, Bronya didn't speak, just placed her hand on Rosia's shoulder and smiled faintly.

"By the way, Rosia, have you ever seen the sea?"

"No, I've been at the orphanage since I can remember..."

Rosia said softly.

"..."

Hearing her answer, Bronya paused for a moment, then continued.

"How can I describe it... The sea's color is like the color of your Seele Mama's eyes."

"It must be very beautiful."

Rosia said with anticipation.

"Yes, next summer, we'll go see the sea together."

"Next... summer?"

"What's wrong?"

Bronya asked, a little puzzled.

It was already winter, and she hoped Rosia would see the most beautiful seascape in the summer.

"It's nothing..."

Rosia snapped back to reality, hugged Bronya's neck, kissed her cheek lightly, and then tilted her little head, smiling cutely.

"I love you the most, Bronya Mama!"

Chapter Twenty-Three: Sleeping with Beautiful Dreams

After Bronya left, the smile on Rosia's face gradually faded.

Sitting on the edge of the soft bed, she gently swung her legs, lost in thought.

Finally, the girl walked to the desk and took out a notebook with a blue ribbon tie from a drawer.

"Don't you think next summer is a bit late?"

"Rosia" appeared by the bed, propping her chin on her hand and staring at Rosia's profile.

"Yes, according to our agreement, we should reunite in May next year, but..."

Rosia pursed her lips and looked at "Rosia."

This time, there was no pleading or pitiful look in the girl's eyes, only clarity.

"I understand, delaying it for a while is no problem."

"Rosia" naturally understood Rosia's thoughts and knew that if she insisted on the agreed-upon time, Rosia wouldn't refuse.

"Thank you."

Rosia smiled faintly.

"Hmph, since when did you start thanking me?"

"Rosia" pouted.

In her eyes, Rosia was still a child who hadn't grown up.

"What are you doing?"

"Rosia" watched the girl carefully untie the ribbon and pick up her pen.

"I want to record today."

Rosia smiled.

Even though she still had a child's mindset, under the soft glow of the desk lamp, "Rosia" inexplicably felt that she had changed a little.

"Do as you please. I hope you won't regret seeing your embarrassing past when you look back on today."

"Rosia" waved her hand and then disappeared.

She couldn't be bothered to read a child's diary.

"Mhm."

Rosia gently shook her head, completely unfazed by "Rosia's" words.

"December 10th. Today she told me she saw Black Seele's mom, I really hope she can get along well with Black Seele's mom..."

"Bronya Mama gave me the hair accessory that Seele Mama left for her. I'm so happy."

"Bronya Mama promised me we'd go see the sea together next summer. I'm so excited."

"..."

After finishing her notes, Rosia re-tied the blue ribbon around her notebook and gently placed it back in the drawer. Then, she carefully took off the hair accessory that Bronya had put on for her.

Looking at the exquisite hair accessory, Rosia couldn't help but break into a cute smile.

After a moment, she picked up her pen, but after hesitating, she put it back down.