Kiana raised her head proudly.
"Is a gang... really enough to make Headmaster Theresa worry?"
Raiden Mei was a little puzzled, but she did not bring it up.
After all, compared to Valkyries, no matter how much trouble ordinary people caused, it was difficult for them to cause any real problems here.
A normal Rank B Valkyrie in armor could already ignore bullets, and even being hit by a missile might not do much to her.
A single Rank B Valkyrie leading the charge would be enough to wipe out a gang.
"Have all that trash been cleaned up?"
The blonde, violet-eyed woman looked at her subordinate.
"Yes. We recruited all the gangs in the Far East that we could recruit. As for the rest who refused to obey..."
The subordinate made a slashing gesture across his throat.
"Hmph, good. Those useless fools still need half a year to restart the X-10 experiment. We'll develop in the Far East for now and make the necessary arrangements."
Although Cocolia was anxious, the current situation forced her to calm down.
Trying to forcibly snatch someone from St. Freya Academy would still be troublesome. Since the restart preparations were not yet complete, this period was perfect for looking for an opportunity and waiting until St. Freya Academy was short-handed before making a move.
"My precious granddaughter, we'll be reunited soon."
Cocolia murmured as she watched various recordings of her granddaughter.
From the very first time she saw her, Cocolia had liked her immensely. But precisely because of that, she believed Rosia was the best test subject.
She wanted her most adorable granddaughter to become a true new human.
Only then could Rosia lead them through the era swept by Honkai.
Though there were still risks, Cocolia had already lost too much. She had no choice but to gamble, and she had to gamble.
"Houmu the Hero finally defeated the bad guy and rescued..."
On the sofa, Bronya read the plot of the Houmu comic aloud. Only after a while did she notice that the girl leaning against her shoulder had closed her eyes at some point, a faint smile still on her face.
Putting down the Houmu comic, Bronya gently covered her with the blanket beside them.
"This is..."
As Bronya gently smoothed Rosia's hair, she happened to notice the inscription on her hair ornament.
"Was it left with Honkai energy?"
It was clear Rosia treasured it dearly, or she would not have chosen to carve words into it with Honkai energy.
"Seele, I really wish you could see this too."
Bronya's gaze was gentle.
If possible, Bronya hoped this warmth could last forever.
Sea of Quanta, a certain world bubble.
"Achoo..."
Black Seele, who was amidst the wind and snow, suddenly sneezed.
"Strange... Did I catch a cold?"
Black Seele was somewhat confused.
"You... that... where did it come from...?"
Looking at the scarlet giant claw controlled by Black Seele, Seele asked in confusion.
"My daughter gave it to me. What about it?"
Black Seele asked doubtfully.
"N-Nothing."
Seele waved her hand, not daring to ask further.
Hadn't Black Seele said she and Bronya had a child? Why did Black Seele have a daughter too?
Could Stigmata have children as well?
No matter how hard Seele's little head thought, she could not make sense of it.
"When we get out, you'll meet the little one."
Black Seele took a breath. At the mention of Rosia, she was clearly much more spirited.
"If she gave you her weapon, then what will she do?"
Though she had not met the child Black Seele spoke of, Seele was still worried.
Hearing Seele's words, Black Seele froze. She had never considered this question before.
At that moment, she was at a loss, able only to grit her teeth and blame herself.
"I... I don't know."
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"Am I really that disliked?"
Watching the black cat's departing figure, the blonde-haired boy helplessly pressed down the brim of his hat and chuckled.
"My friend, I have seen the light in your eyes three times. Thinking about it sometimes, it's honestly rather funny."
"This child... I hope it brings you good luck."
The boy shook his head and sighed softly.
Was it fate, or did this world simply love to kiss them with pain?
"Bishop, a large number of Anti-Entropy personnel infiltrated the Far East yesterday."
Amber's voice sounded through the communicator.
"Are they after Raiden Mei?"
Otto spun the pen in his hand, looking thoughtful.
He had also investigated the news of the Third Honkai Eruption. If it had not been his doing, then Anti-Entropy's people had most likely done something with the Gems of Conquest.
"No need to care. They can't stir up much trouble."
Otto said casually.
Though the Far East's overall level was not particularly high, his granddaughter Theresa was there after all.
With Judas, Theresa was not someone Anti-Entropy's little rats could contend with.
"Rosia? Are you awake?"
Seeing the girl on the sofa open her eyes, Bronya spoke.
"Mhm."
Rosia showed an embarrassed expression.
She really was a little tired.
"It's winter now. Are you cold when you sleep at night?"
Bronya, who was used to the harsh cold of the north, could not feel much herself. But Rosia was still young, and she had grown up in Shenzhou.
"What? Rosia gets cold when she sleeps? Sleep with me! I'm telling you, Rosia, my bed is really warm..."
Kiana popped out from somewhere, practically calculating right in Bronya's face.
"Whoa... Bronya, why did you hit me?!"
Kiana rubbed her head.
"Next time, it won't be my fist. It'll be Project Bunny."
Bronya unclenched her fist and looked at the still-unrepentant Kiana.
"What's wrong with that? I think it's perfectly fine."
"Ha..."
Rosia sat obediently on the sofa, watching the two of them bicker with a cute smile.
She slowly got up and walked to the balcony. Raising her head, she met the softly glowing bright moon's gaze, extending her little hand as ripples flickered in her eyes.
"Pretty."
"Rosia, come inside and eat."
Raiden Mei finished cooking, then walked over and patted her little head.
"Mhm. Thank you for your hard work, Mei."
Rosia showed a grateful expression.
"Ha, it wasn't hard work at all. If you like eating it, I can keep cooking for all of you."
Raiden Mei said with a smile.
Ever since Rosia arrived, Kiana and Bronya might have argued more often, but they actually spoke to each other much more frequently as well.
The old Kiana and Bronya had hidden it well, but Mei could still tell that they each had secrets, or rather, that the distance between them was not close.
But now, Kiana could persistently argue with Bronya for half the meal almost every time they ate. Though it was a little noisy, the wariness in everyone's hearts was gradually being worn away.
Because they had more common topics now.
They had one more lovable Rosia.
"Yo, everyone's here?"
Just as they were preparing to eat, a red-haired woman walked in carrying a bottle of alcohol.
"Teacher Himeko! Why did you and the Headmaster have to make the questions so hard?!"
The instant she saw the woman, Kiana wailed again.
"Those were the original questions from the previous exam, Kiana. Mei, Bronya, you don't mind if I mooch a meal, do you?"
Himeko smiled and shook the bottle in her hand.
"It's fine, but Teacher Himeko..."
Bronya looked at the alcohol in Himeko's hand, then glanced at Rosia twice.
"Rosia is still young, so alcohol..."
"Alright, I know."
Himeko helplessly put the alcohol into the refrigerator, then sat down at the table with her chin propped on her hand.
"Bronya, sometimes I really envy you."
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