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

The blue-haired girl perched on the windowsill spotted the familiar figures and happily hopped off her small stool to open the door and welcome them.

"How was it? Rosia, did you have fun with the class president today?"

Despite being covered in dust from their travels and showing signs of fatigue, all of the day's weariness seemed to vanish the moment she saw the girl.

The mission they were assigned was simple, dealing with low-level Honkai Beasts, but their sheer numbers were relentless. After they cleared most of them, they returned, and specialized troops would handle the rest.

"Mhm! Sister Fu Hua and I met so many Valkyrie sisters," Rosia nodded her small head.

"Oh? That's good," Bronya didn't pay it much mind. While Rosia was indeed very cute, most of the Valkyrie students at the academy were quite normal. Those who spoke without thinking, like Kiana, were few and far between. Besides, Kiana often just spoke her mind; she had the desire but not the nerve.

It wouldn't hurt for Rosia to meet and interact a little with the Valkyries at the academy.

Given Rosia's personality, she wouldn't have many friends when she grew up, so it was good to make a few now.

"Rosia, good, good..."

Compared to Bronya's calmer demeanor, Kiana pushed Bronya aside and came over to pat Rosia's head.

"Sister Kiana..."

Mei interrupted Kiana just as she was about to pinch Rosia's cheek.

"Hey... Mei, what are you doing..."

Kiana looked a little wronged. Was she not allowed to rest for a bit after finishing a mission?

"Kiana, be mindful of cleanliness. Go wash your hands," Raiden Mei said helplessly.

Given the Gun-Fu Kiana used, it was no surprise her hands were dirty after a day's work.

"Okay, okay."

Kiana could only obediently comply with Mei's advice.

"Speaking of which, has the frequency of Honkai outbreaks in Shenzhou been increasing lately? I remember that in the past, Shenzhou could handle it internally. This time, they sent us on a mission..." Kiana sounded a bit puzzled.

"Perhaps. I hope it's not a prelude to a major Honkai event," Raiden Mei shook her head gently.

"Rosia, want to play a game?" Bronya offered her a controller.

"Um... I, I haven't really played games before, Mama Bronya," Rosia said with a hint of worry.

"It's okay, Mama will play a co-op game with you," Bronya said with a light smile.

Although her emotional core still had issues, Bronya had learned to show a smiling expression in front of Rosia now.

"Bronya! Why do you play competitive games with me?!" Kiana complained from the side.

"Because that idiot Kiana always acts on her own, forcing Bronya to play for a long time every time," Bronya retorted.

Although Kiana had great luck and always found hidden treasure chests, if she found a hidden BOSS, it became a bit of a problem.

What's more, this idiot Kiana always liked to provoke the BOSS and died particularly quickly.

Bronya felt that playing a two-player game with her was harder than clearing it solo without taking damage.

"Dinner's ready."

Before long, the aroma of food spread through the air, and Bronya and Rosia put down their controllers.

"Oh right, Rosia, when I was buying apple candy for Kiana just now, I heard someone say..."

Raiden Mei hadn't finished speaking when Rosia's eyes widened in panic.

"Um... Sister Kiana, was the apple candy delicious?" Rosia pursed her lips, her pleading expression making Raiden Mei understand something. She smiled slightly and didn't press further.

It was alright. The shop owner was a bit tricky, though. The candy was sweet, but the apple itself had a strange, slightly astringent taste, and it was a bit bitter.

"Haa... Next time, I'll buy apple candy for you and Sister Kiana. I promise it'll be the sweetest and most delicious." Seeing the smile on Raiden Mei's face, Rosia breathed a sigh of relief, her small face serious.

"Mhm."

Kiana and Bronya didn't suspect anything, as people usually weren't too distracted during meals.

After dinner concluded, Rosia gave Raiden Mei a grateful look.

Back in her room, Rosia finally let out a sigh of relief.

"See? I told you selling candied apples is thankless work. And that Raiden Mei, watch out for her, there's something a little off about her too."

"Rosia" didn't think much of it. After all, with Rosia going so openly, how could such a cute little thing not attract attention?

"It's okay, Sister Mei will keep my secret for me."

Rosia smiled.

"Mhm, so when do you plan on practicing using your Stigmata again?"

"Rosia" sat by the bed, staring at her profile and speaking.

"Hmm... that depends on when you let me into the Stigmata Space."

Rosia turned, propped her chin on her hands, and met her gaze with a smile.

"Tsk..."

At Rosia's words, "Rosia's" face flushed slightly as she turned away.

This Stigmata Space, which she controlled, could manifest many things, provided she had come into contact with them.

Most things inside were usually influenced by her subconscious and had nothing to do with her!

"Practicing in reality is fine, it's too much to do it in the Stigmata Space."

"Rosia" coughed lightly and immediately corrected herself.

"Is that so? It's fine, I was just a little curious. I haven't seen it since the last time I went in, it's such a shame..."

Rosia put on a slightly troubled expression.

Because "Rosia" had been very angry the last time she went in, there was almost nothing around except for her. She wanted to see what "Rosia" usually thought about.

"...You little dummy, don't think so much about unnecessary things!"

"Rosia" pinched her cheek.

"No, it's just that you're always caring for me, so occasionally, I want to care for you too."

Rosia, with her cheek being pinched, said with some annoyance.

"...Just take good care of your Bronya Mama."

Seeing the earnest look on this little dummy's face, "Rosia" pursed her lips and then disappeared in a flash of red light.

"What's there to be shy about?"

Rosia puffed out her cheeks. After thinking for a moment, she took out a notebook from the drawer.

"December 16th. Today I finally got the limited edition Homsi plushie that Bronya Mama likes. Unfortunately, I couldn't buy it, but the waitress and the store manager were both kind and promised to hold it for me. I hope I can give it to Bronya Mama soon..."

"December 20th. Bronya Mama went on a mission today, and I'm a little lonely. But Sister Fu Hua is also very gentle, and I really like the cute Valkyrie sisters. Bronya Mama doesn't seem to like candied apples very much. Next time I'll definitely make the sweetest candied apple for her and Sister Kiana..."

"And also..."

"The candied apples aren't sour at all, actually."

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Chapter 29: We Are Painting a Picture

"I'm done playing. Let's stop here."

Bronya checked the time, took off her headphones, and typed.

"Oh? Going to bed this early isn't like you?"

A player named OTTO replied.

"It's late. My daughter is asleep. I want to go check if she's covered herself with the blanket."

Bronya typed her explanation.

"Haha, your own daughter? How old is she?"

OTTO was very curious.

"About ten years old. Alright, that's all. See you next time. Oh, right, old man, remember to find a partner soon. Don't be old and still not have a child."

OTTO (remained silent)

After typing the last line, Bronya shut down her computer.

This OTTO was a player she had recently met, whose IP address was in the Far East. He was quite good technically and mentally, able to laugh even when insulted.

Bronya, on the other hand, couldn't stand it. If someone dared to treat her like that, she'd guarantee she'd leak all their browser history.