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

Kiana tilted her head up and said proudly.

"A mafia... does it really require the Headmaster Theresa to worry?"

Raiden Mei felt a bit confused but didn't bring it up.

After all, compared to Valkyries, ordinary people, no matter how much trouble they caused, could hardly do anything to them.

A normal B-rank Valkyrie could already ignore bullets when wearing armor, and even being hit by a missile wouldn't be a big deal.

Clearing out the mafia could be handled by a single B-rank Valkyrie leading the way.

"Have all those trash been cleaned up?"

The woman with blonde hair and purple eyes looked at her subordinate.

"Yes, we've incorporated all the mafia we could in the Far East. As for the ones who didn't comply..."

The subordinate made a throat-slitting gesture.

"Hmph, very good. Those useless fools. The X-10 experiment still needs half a year to restart. From now on, we'll develop in the Far East 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 be troublesome. Since the restart preparations weren't ready yet, this period was perfect for finding opportunities and waiting for St. Freya Academy to have a shortage of personnel before making a move.

"My dear granddaughter, we'll be reunited soon."

Cocolia murmured as she watched various recordings of her granddaughter.

From the moment she first saw her, Cocolia had taken a special liking to her. But it was precisely because of this that she felt Rosia was the best experimental subject.

She wanted her most beloved granddaughter to become a new human in the truest sense of the word.

Only then could she lead them through the era of Honkai.

Although there were still risks, she had already lost too much. She had to, and she must, take this gamble.

"The brave Houmu finally defeated the bad guys and rescued..."

On the sofa, Bronya was reading a Houmu comic. After a while, she noticed the girl leaning on her shoulder had closed her eyes at some point, a faint smile on her face.

Putting down the Houmu comic, Bronya gently covered her with the blanket beside her.

"This is..."

As Bronya gently stroked Rosia's hair, she accidentally saw the engraving on her hair accessory.

"Left behind with Honkai energy?"

It was clear that Rosia cherished it very much, otherwise, she wouldn't have chosen to engrave words with Honkai energy.

"Seele, I really hope you could see this too."

Bronya's eyes were gentle.

If possible, Bronya wished this warmth could last forever.

Sea of Quanta, a certain world bubble

"Hachoo..."

Black Seele, standing in the wind and snow, suddenly sneezed.

"Strange... Am I catching a cold?"

Black Seele was a little puzzled.

"You... you this... where did you get it..."

Seele looked at the crimson giant claw controlled by Black Seele, feeling confused.

"My daughter gave it to me. What's wrong?"

Black Seele asked, confused.

"N-nothing."

Seele waved her hand, not daring to ask further.

Didn't she say before that she and Bronya had a child? Why would Black Seele also have a daughter?

Could Stigmata also have children?

Seele's little head couldn't figure it out no matter how hard she tried.

"When we get out, you'll meet that little one."

Black Seele took a breath. She clearly perked up when Rosia was mentioned.

"If she gave you her weapon, then what about her?"

Although Seele hadn't met the child Black Seele mentioned yet, she was still worried.

Seele froze at Black Seele's words, having never considered the question before.

At this moment, she felt a bit flustered and could only grit her teeth and blame herself.

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

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Chapter 25: Limited Edition Houmu Doll

"Do I really hate them that much?"

Watching the black cat's retreating back, the blonde boy helplessly pulled down the brim of his hat and chuckled.

"My friend, I've seen the light in your eyes three times. Sometimes, I think it's quite funny."

"This child, I hope it brings you good luck."

The boy shook his head and sighed softly.

Was it fate, or did the world always enjoy inflicting pain upon them?

"Lord Bishop, Anti-Entropy members infiltrated the Far East in large numbers yesterday."

Amber's voice sounded through the communicator.

"Are they after Raiden Mei?"

Otto mused, twirling the pen in his hand.

He had also inquired about the Third Honkai outbreak. If he wasn't responsible, it was highly likely those Anti-Entropy guys did something with the Conqueror's Gem.

"No need to worry, they won't cause any major trouble."

Otto said casually.

Although the overall level of the Far East wasn't very high, his granddaughter Theresa was there after all.

With Judah, Theresa was by no means someone these small fries from Anti-Entropy could contend with.

"Rosia? Are you awake?"

Bronya spoke as she saw the girl on the sofa open her eyes.

"Mhm."

Rosia wore an embarrassed expression.

She was really quite tired.

"It's winter, is it cold sleeping at night?"

Bronya, accustomed to the severe cold of the north, didn't feel anything, but Rosia was still young and had grown up in Shenzhou.

"What? Rosia is cold at night? Sleep with me! Let me tell you, Rosia, it's so warm at my place..."

Kiana poked her head out from somewhere, her abacus almost hitting Bronya's face.

"Whoa... Bronya, why did you hit me!"

Kiana rubbed her head.

"Next time, it won't be my fist, but Project Bunny."

Bronya released her fist and looked at Kiana, who was still plotting, and said.

"Is there a problem? I don't think so."

"Ha..."

Rosia sat obediently on the sofa, watching the two bicker, smiling sweetly.

She slowly got up and walked to the balcony, looking up at the gentle moonlight. She reached out her small hand, a ripple flashing in her eyes.

"It's beautiful."

"Rosia, come in for dinner."

Raiden Mei, having finished cooking, walked over and stroked her little head.

"Mhm, thank you, Mei-sister."

Rosia expressed her gratitude.

"Haha, it's no trouble at all. If you like it, I can cook for you all the time."

Raiden Mei said with a smile.

Since Rosia arrived, although Kiana and Bronya argued more often, they actually spoke to each other much more frequently.

Even though Kiana and Bronya had hidden it well, Mei could tell they both had secrets, or rather, their distance from each other wasn't small.

And now, Kiana could persistently argue with Bronya for half the meal, every meal. Though it was a bit rowdy, everyone's guardedness was slowly wearing down.

This was because they often found themselves with more common topics.

There was now a likable Rosia.

"Yo, everyone's here?"

As they were about to eat, the red-haired woman walked in carrying a bottle of wine.

"Teacher Himeko! Why did you and the Headmaster give us such difficult questions!"

The moment Kiana saw the woman, she wailed again.

"Those were the exact questions from the last exam, Kiana. Mei, Bronya, you don't mind if I join you for a meal, do you?"

Himeko smiled and swayed the bottle of wine in her hand.

"It's fine, it's just, Teacher Himeko..."

Bronya looked at the wine in Himeko's hand, then glanced at Rosia twice.

"Rosia is still young, so about the alcohol..."

"Alright, I get it."

Himeko helplessly put the wine into the refrigerator and then sat down, propping her chin on her hand.

"Bronya, sometimes I really envy you."