Seeing that Rosia was happy rather than disappointed about not getting any, "Rosia" really wanted to knock her on the head.
"There's one left."
Looking at the last candied apple, Rosia took a small bite.
"It's very sweet..."
"Do you want some?"
Rosia looked at her.
"I don't want to eat something like that..."
"Rosia" had wanted to refuse, but after looking at the candied apple Rosia had bitten into, she ultimately nodded.
"Is it sweet?"
"It's sour as hell!"
"Rosia? You're back?"
Seeing Rosia's figure, Bronya let out a slight sigh of relief.
Although she knew nothing could have happened, she had still been a little worried.
"Rosia, did you find anything tasty?"
Kiana, who was playing a game, asked.
"Mm, there were lots of candied apples."
Rosia gently sat down beside Bronya and happily watched her and Kiana play their game.
"Were they good?"
"They were really sweet."
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Useless God Keys
"Rosia, we're heading out on a mission. The class monitor will come pick you up later and take you to her place to play."
Bronya patted Rosia's little head.
"Okay. Mother Bronya, be careful."
Rosia nodded obediently.
Although Kiana and the others were still Rank C Valkyries, even St. Freya Academy occasionally assigned them simple missions. Otherwise, it would be far too embarrassing if they became Rank B Valkyries without even a shred of actual combat experience.
"How busy. A bunch of weaklings sure have a lot they want to do."
"Rosia" appeared beside her and spoke casually.
"Come on, Mother Bronya and the others are working very hard too."
Rosia sounded a little helpless whenever she heard "Rosia" speak so disdainfully of them.
"Hmph."
"Rosia" snorted and turned her head away.
Before long, there was a knock at the door.
"Rosia... classmate, Bronya asked me to come pick you up."
Fu Hua's voice sounded from outside.
As the class monitor, she naturally knew every Valkyrie in the class. She also knew a little about Rosia, the girl who could barely be considered a classmate.
At first, she had thought Rosia was someone Otto had sent over. Later, however, Otto gave her the task of observing Rosia, which left Fu Hua somewhat confused.
"Sorry to trouble you, Class Monitor."
Rosia opened the door and politely lowered her little head.
Looking at the little girl who only reached her chest, Fu Hua felt an inexplicable emotion stir within her.
Especially when she saw the stigmata on Rosia's chest.
"A natural stigmata awakener. No wonder Otto is paying attention to her."
Previously, she had never been close to Rosia. On top of that, Bronya and the others had always kept Rosia well protected, so she had never had the chance to notice.
Just how rare were natural stigmata awakeners?
Among all active Valkyries in Schicksal, they could be counted on both hands.
"Is there anywhere Rosia would like to go?"
Fu Hua was not accustomed to looking after children either, but she had no choice but to take the initiative.
The Valkyries in class often talked about how cute and lovable Rosia was.
When Fu Hua actually came into contact with her, she discovered that Rosia was even more well-behaved than she had imagined, and she naturally carried an alluring presence.
"Can Sister Fu Hua take me around the academy building?"
Rosia wore a curious expression.
"Mm... I can."
Fu Hua was briefly stunned by the child's naturally adorable expression, then nodded.
The academy building was generally where full-fledged Valkyries rested and stored their weapons. Freshmen usually did not stay there.
However, it was not a confidential place. As an A-rank Valkyrie, Fu Hua naturally had the authority to bring someone inside.
Somewhere in the Far East
Cocolia was leading people as she arranged various affairs throughout the Far East.
"Hasn't your hand stretched a little too far, madam?"
At the end of an alley, a blond youth in a dark green hat leaned against the wall and spoke softly.
"Who are you?"
Cocolia stopped the subordinates who were about to act, her purple eyes narrowing slightly.
She had already investigated every force in the Far East. Now she wondered who was bold enough to confront her like this.
"Ha... who I am isn't important. But please don't forget who you are."
The blond youth turned around, removed his hat, and smiled.
Just as Cocolia had investigated the forces in the Far East, Otto had also thoroughly investigated Cocolia's background.
He had not intended to pay attention to Cocolia, since she was not worth his concern.
However, the plans she had been deploying in the Far East lately had surprised Otto.
Cocolia could cause trouble, but she could not throw the entire Far East into chaos.
After all, his granddaughter still cared greatly about St. Freya Academy.
It did not matter if the Far East disappeared, but his granddaughter being too heartbroken would not do.
"Hehe, I hope you'll simply mind your own business."
Cocolia sneered, not taking him seriously.
Anti-Entropy had achieved a very high level of quantum technology long ago. If danger arose, she could instantly leave the area, so she was not worried about anyone launching a sneak attack.
"Is that so? Then do as you please, madam. I hope you won't regret it."
Otto gently shook his head. A flash of coldness appeared in his green eyes for an instant before turning into a polite smile the next moment.
"Putting on a mysterious act."
Watching the youth vanish, Cocolia guessed that it was most likely those conservatives in Anti-Entropy up to something.
However, she no longer cared. With the strength of her current subordinates, those conservatives were no match for her. As long as the Sovereign did not appear, she would always hold the initiative.
"Seele, Bronya, Rosia..."
There was not the slightest hesitation in Cocolia's eyes.
"No one can stop us."
"Honestly..."
Otto found it somewhat amusing. Over the years, Schicksal and Anti-Entropy had developed peacefully. He had thought that no matter how arrogant Welt Yang's subordinates were, they would restrain themselves somewhat after being warned. He had not expected their attitude to be so unyielding.
"Let her play around. I'd like to see just how much foundation you people in Anti-Entropy have accumulated over the years."
It was not that Otto looked down on Anti-Entropy. Their accumulation over the years simply was not on the same level as Schicksal's.
Otto only needed to reveal one of his trump cards to give Anti-Entropy more than enough trouble. Completely resolving Anti-Entropy was merely a matter of how much trouble he was willing to go through.
It was only because Anti-Entropy would play an important role in the Sirin Project that Otto had continued allowing them to develop.
But allowing them freedom was one thing. Giving them an occasional warning was still necessary.
"Thank you, Sister Fu Hua. I had a lot of fun today."
That evening, Rosia happily looked at the gray-haired girl who had brought her back.
"It's nothing. Today, they may have been... a little too enthusiastic..."
Fu Hua sounded somewhat helpless.
It had recently been a quiet period, and most full-fledged Valkyries happened to be resting. The moment Rosia arrived, the entire scene had nearly gone out of control.
Like a cute doll, she had been passed around and hugged by everyone.
If Fu Hua had not stopped them, Rosia's face would be covered in lip prints by now.
In that case, it would have been difficult for her to explain things to Bronya.
"It's okay. I like everyone too. Bye-bye, Sister Fu Hua."
Rosia did not mind any of that and answered earnestly.
"Mm."
Only after Fu Hua left did Rosia look toward "Rosia," who had been hiding the entire time.
"What do you need that thing for?"
"Rosia" handed her the black-and-red longsword.
This weapon was very special. Even in a form like "Rosia's," she could touch it.
"The Key of Erosion. It can erode data and consciousness, but it can also protect consciousness."
Rosia smiled slightly, her silver-gray eyes gleaming.
The reason she had asked Fu Hua to take her to the academy building was because she had wondered whether Theresa had tossed this weapon into some corner.
"That thing is useless to us anyway. Even if we die, at worst we'll just become ghosts again. Besides, we still have the Recombinator..."
"Rosia" casually leaned against the window.
"Yes, it's useless, but..."
"Rosia" did not notice Rosia behind her tilting her little head as she looked at her back and smiled adorably.
"Perhaps we'll need it someday."
Let Me See Your Stigmata Space!
"Mother Bronya, you're back?"
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