Honkai, I became Duck Daughter at the Start?

Bronya felt more self-reproach than concern for her own physical condition.

It was because she was too weak again that Rosia had to use the power of the Stigmata.

Otherwise, they would have been captured by the "Anti-Entropy leader" by now.

This was the second time, the second time the power of the Stigmata had been activated by Rosia due to her...

Once again, she had failed to fulfill her responsibility as a mother.

"It's not your fault, Mama Bronya. Rosia is happy because Mama Bronya always does her best to protect Rosia..."

"Rosia's" little face wore an adorable and serious expression.

When she let her guard down, "Rosia," just like Rosia, possessed an almost unparalleled charm.

Although she said it out loud, a hint of dissatisfaction still flickered deep within "Rosia's" eyes.

This was the very thing "Rosia" had initially worried about.

Staying near the protagonist group made it easiest to encounter trouble, and the protagonist group in the early stages wasn't yet capable of handling it, leading to repeated setbacks, and Rosia had to suffer along with them.

However, "Rosia" was a good actress, or at least, that's what she thought.

"Mama Bronya, Rosia will help you to the infirmary..."

"Rosia" glanced at "Joyce," who was still struggling, and then lost interest. It was unlikely he would survive anyway; the Honkai energy mixed into his weapon had already corrupted his body.

Resistance to Honkai energy also required all bodily systems to be functional, and it wasn't possible to be completely immune to Honkai energy corrosion.

His limbs had been severed, and his body had been corrupted by Honkai energy.

It could be said that "Joyce" was currently bleeding out and waiting to die.

"Rosia" couldn't be bothered to finish him off directly.

Bronya, being supported by "Rosia," let out a soft laugh as they exited.

"Actually, she rarely calls herself Rosia."

Hearing Bronya's words, "Rosia's" expression completely froze.

Rosia had a habit of talking to herself, and Bronya had noticed it long ago.

However, Bronya didn't expose her further and instead said gently, "Thank you for always taking care of her. It must be t-tiring..."

After saying that, her head drooped.

"Rosia," on the other hand, blushed and seemed to emit steam. After a while, she noticed that the silver-haired girl had fainted.

"Hey!"

"Tiring? What are you talking about!"

Chapter 40: The Last Amusement Park Trip

May 26th

More than twenty days had passed since Kiana and the others went to Shenzhou. According to the plan, they should be returning soon.

"Rosia, are you ready?"

Bronya entered the room and looked at the girl carefully putting on a hair accessory, a faint smile on her lips.

"Mama Bronya, I'm ready."

After carefully securing the accessory, Rosia happily stood up and hugged Bronya.

"We're going to the amusement park today."

Bronya took out the two tickets Kiana had given her earlier.

The weather had only been good for the past few days, so if they didn't go soon, it would be too late.

Despite the unpleasantness of Joyce's attack, Bronya and Rosia's relationship hadn't been affected.

Bronya had also thoughtfully sent the barely alive Joyce, who had been dismembered by "Rosia," to Cocolia.

Although she didn't know where Cocolia was, Bronya knew a few Anti-Entropy strongholds in the Far East.

Even if the leader of Anti-Entropy was incompetent, they wouldn't be as foolish as this "Joyce."

Undoubtedly, this was Cocolia's doing.

"Okay, Mama Bronya, wait for me."

Rosia bent down and retrieved a small box from under the bed.

Seeing Rosia's practiced movements, Bronya's mouth twitched.

She liked hiding things under her bed, which was just like her own habit...

Or rather, it was because of her that Rosia also liked hiding things under the bed.

"Alright, Mama Bronya, let's go."

With the small box in hand, Rosia's expression became noticeably happier. Her smile today was the most beautiful Bronya had ever seen.

Bronya didn't ask what Rosia had put in the box, just as Rosia hadn't asked what Bronya carried in the long case on her back.

"Rosia, those dolls..."

Bronya had clearly noticed that Rosia's room was exceptionally tidy today as well. The dolls she, Kiana, and Mei had given her were all put away in a toy chest by Rosia.

The entire room looked as if no one had ever lived in it.

"I've put them away, Mama Bronya, because we're going out for a long time today. What if there are thieves..."

Rosia explained naturally.

"Mm."

Bronya didn't think too much about it, or rather, her attention wasn't focused on that right now.

"Rosia has grown a bit..."

When they went out, Bronya realized that Rosia had grown about three to four centimeters taller compared to six months ago.

For someone Rosia's age, changes were fleeting yet remarkably noticeable.

"Because I've known you for a long time, Mama Bronya."

Rosia was dressed in an exquisite blue and white dress, a perfect fit for her figure. Although the girl was still young, one could already glimpse the immense potential she held for the future.

For some reason, Bronya felt that Rosia had matured considerably, and her tone had become much gentler than before.

However, Bronya knew very well that the Rosia before her was the same Rosia she knew, not the "Rosia" who would occasionally appear to tease her.

Although she didn't know what was going on with that "Rosia," Bronya knew it was enough that she was protecting "Rosia."

Holding Rosia's hand as they walked down the street, Bronya could feel many people looking at them.

"Candied apples..."

Seeing candied apples for sale at a nearby shop, Rosia stopped and turned back, saying softly:

"Mama Bronya, would you like some?"

Previously, because Bronya was in a bad mood, her expression didn't change no matter what she ate.

"Okay."

Bronya nodded gently.

"Boss, could I borrow the materials and tools for making candied apples? I want to make a couple myself..."

The boss was taken aback by Rosia's request. Then, upon seeing Rosia's deliberate "shushing" gesture, and glancing at the silver-haired girl beside her, he gradually understood something and replied with a smile.

"No problem."

The fact that the cute little girl Rosia sold candied apples nearby was almost common knowledge. She only sold them two days a week, and only for a short while each day, which had almost no impact on regular vendors like them.

On the contrary, because of Rosia, many people had become interested in their candied apples, increasing their monthly revenue by nearly fifty percent.

Let alone lending tools, they wouldn't mind giving her all the tools in the shop.

After all, all the materials and tools used to make candied apples weren't expensive to begin with.

"Rosia, you can make candied apples too..."

Bronya was a little surprised, watching Rosia earnestly making candied apples.

Rosia had given her some cut candied apples before, and they tasted delicious. She had thought Mei had made them.

"Mm, I just learned recently."

Rosia smiled, not elaborating further.

Soon, she brought over two candied apples, emitting a sweet fragrance.

"Mama Bronya, try them."

Rosia handed one to Bronya, looking at her expectantly.

Hearing Rosia's address, the boss realized that they weren't companions or sisters, but mother and daughter...

From what the silver-haired, stoic girl said, it seemed she didn't know Rosia could make candied apples, but...

She had been making them for almost six months.

Before they left, the boss couldn't help but ask.

"Rosia, will you still be making candied apples in the future?"

"No more, because I've already made the best one."

Rosia shook the candied apple in her hand and turned back, smiling as she bid them farewell.

Farewell to the place where she had sold candied apples for half a year.

"Rosia..."

"Mama Bronya..."

Rosia and Bronya sat under a sunshade outside a coffee shop. They hesitated for a moment before speaking at the same time.

"I'd like to leave for a bit."

Upon hearing each other say the same thing at the same time, Bronya and Rosia both chuckled.

"Mm."

Watching Rosia's retreating back, Bronya opened her communicator and tapped on a contact list.

"Are you still in the Far East?"

Bronya sent a message to the other person.

"I can do that."

"At 6 PM, I'll be sending someone onto a train heading to the northeastern Far East. I'd like you to help me escort her to the nearest coastal city in Shenzhou."

"Oh my, is this considered after-sales service?"

The blonde boy in the dark green hat on the other end of the communicator chuckled lightly.

Bronya's previous transaction hadn't been cheap, after all, it involved Schicksal's latest technology, with a price tag in the tens of millions.

"Consider it a favor I owe you."

"Sure, this deal isn't a loss."

Bronya glanced at the several people around them who were monitoring them. After sending her final message, she completely cut off her communication signal.

"Thanks, OTTO."

Chapter 41: Rosia: I'm Not Stupid At All!

"Rosia, congratulations! Now, it's yours."

After Rosia carefully put away the neatly stacked hundred thousand Far East coins she handed over, the clerk packaged the limited edition Houmu plushie and brought it out.