Chapter 121

[Correct answer.]

Raiden Mei: "Raven, you knew that too?"

Raven: "The answer is obvious, isn't it? Jackal is a madman holed up in his lab, and as for Gray Serpent... he's good at negotiation, but inviting people isn't his forte. He'll probably leave that kind of troublesome task to me."

[Congratulations, Raven, on receiving the reward: Weather Blessing — Favorable Winds and Timely Rain.]

[Description: A weather protection system can be created within a small island, ensuring favorable weather conditions for ten years and preventing natural disasters.]

Raven: "Oh? Another good find. Looks like I'm in for a lucky day."

Pardofelis: "I'm so envious of this treatment as soon as I joined the group! I also want a sea-view villa, I also want a vacation paradise!"

Kiana: "Who wouldn't want to lie on the beach and sunbathe without having to go to work?"

Raven: "You're welcome to come visit anytime. Although I don't like Schicksal, my island will be more lively with more people."

Chapter Two Hundred: A Villa Island, Simple, Unpretentious, and Boring

The talk of excitement is a lie; Raven simply wants to show off her legally and compliantly built, exquisitely beautiful villa island.

On the island, the villa was just one step away from being completely finished, with only the final interior details to be decorated. Raven lay on his hair, looking as happy as a nouveau riche.

Theresa: "Is it really possible to go on a trip? And there's no charge, right?"

Himeko Murata: "Theresa, what about your ambition?"

Theresa: "Teacher Himeko, the academy is short on funds; every penny saved counts."

She doesn't even consider how staggering Himeko Murata and Welt's salaries are. As the headmistress of the St. Freya Academy, she has to be extremely careful with every expense.

Is it easy for Theresa?!

Raven: "Of course, it's free."

Raiden Mei: "Thank you for your kindness, Miss Raven, but we are, after all, people of Schicksal. If you invite us, is it alright with you?"

Raven: "Business is business, and I have my own life outside of work. Let's keep things separate."

[The Raven's villa island is now fully completed.]

The Raven must have felt incredibly happy when the system notification sounded.

She took out her treasured bottle of red wine, popped the cap open with a "pop," poured it into a stemmed glass, and quietly admired the rosy clouds shimmering on the horizon across the sea.

The shimmering light reflected in the wine glass, making the red liquid even more crystal clear.

"Indeed, this is the life I've always wanted."

The Raven took a sip of red wine and made a smug sound.

Her island, her villa—everything about her was so simple, unpretentious, and even a little dull.

[In the scene, Raiden Mei arrives at the place she agreed to meet with Raven, but it is empty, and the children who used to live there are nowhere to be seen.]

"You've come."

The sound came from above. Mei looked up and saw Raven sitting bored in a corner of the eaves.

The Raven hopped down and landed gently on the ground, raising a cloud of dust.

"Exactly two hours, no more, no less. I like people like you who are punctual."

"As agreed, I came alone." Raiden Mei walked up to Raven.

"Heh, it seems I don't need to ask any more questions; you're already prepared. Come with me."

The Raven opened the door of its nest and led Mei deeper into the shantytown.

In Mei's memory, there should have been many children here, and their presence brought life and vitality to the nest.

But now Mei doesn't see those children, and the nest naturally appears deserted, desolate, and dilapidated.

"It's become so quiet here since the child left," Raven said. "It's almost become like the ruins below, completely devoid of life."

Below is the devastation caused by Honkai Beast after the Honkai outbreak; broken rocks are everywhere, and no living creatures can be seen in the surroundings.

Raiden Mei, however, had no feelings to express at the moment.

"What will happen to those children?" Raiden Mei asked.

"Further treatment will take place in advanced and safe facilities, including an artificially regulated Honkai Energy environment, customized procedural care, and a larger, more flexible living space."

Raven tugged at her hat.

"Both the material conditions and the spiritual experience are worlds apart from life in the nest. When the last course of treatment is over, those children will be fully Stigmata, and then they will be able to leave the past and begin a new life."

That sounds like a very good offer.

It's truly unbelievable that children who have lost their families and are homeless can still have such a comfortable living environment since the Honkai of the Honkai.

Of course, this is all on the premise that the World Serpent is really as the Raven described.

"Will the World Serpent let them leave? These children are all precious Stigmata Awakener. I don't think your companions will let them go so easily."

Raiden Mei shook her head, her face full of distrust.

Stigmata Awakener are extremely rare, let alone children. There are a large number of Stigmata Awakener with the potential to be nurtured.

"They will, because it is the Lord's command, the reward she promised me."

Raven smiled and said nothing more. The two walked through the alley and stopped in front of an iron gate.

"The Lord is behind this door; he wishes to see you alone."

"You can guard the gate," Raiden Mei said calmly.

"It's truly astonishing. When we first met, I thought you were an innocent and naive good kid. But in just a few days, your eyes have completely changed; you've transformed so much in such a short time."

Raven glanced at Raiden Mei a couple more times, then retreated behind the iron gate.

I hope you get the answer you're looking for. Go ahead, and good luck!

The iron gate slowly opened, Raiden Mei entered a dimly lit square.

From the shadows, a footstep slowly approached. Raiden Mei turned around and saw the World Serpent Lord with white hair and cold eyes.

The video ends here.

Himeko Murata: "Mei has indeed changed a lot, but it's more like sadness than growth."

It's clear that Mei's changes were the result of placing immense pressure on a young girl, almost crushing her.

Raven: "When eaglets leave their mother's nest, they must learn to overcome the cold wind and fear. I've seen that look in the eyes of children raised by the World Serpent."

Kiana: "I don't want Mei to end up like that. Mei has me to protect her... Hmm... Let me eat more, I need to keep getting stronger to protect Mei!"

Kiana had already overcome her hunger with the help of energy potions, but her strong desire to protect Mei caused her to have the illusion that she was hungry again.

Raiden Mei: "Kiana, you've eaten too much today."

Kiana: "It's okay, Mei, I can still eat, and I'll get even stronger!"

Theresa: "..."

The headmaster suspected that his eldest niece was simply trying to freeload.

Durandal: "Miss Raven, there's something that concerns me. Is the World Serpent's attitude towards those children really as you say?"

The value of those Stigmata Awakener is beyond question.

Given the nature of the World Serpent organization, after treating them, they not only didn't use them for experiments, but also granted them their freedom. Durandal wondered why she just couldn't believe it.

Even the Schicksal wouldn't make such a losing deal.

Raven: "That's not the case right now. Perhaps the Lord made some reforms after his return."

However, none of this matters to the Raven.

Now she doesn't want to concern herself with the World Serpent's mission; she just wants to stay quietly on the island and admire the red glow of the sunset.

'The system is amazing! It's given me two great gifts in a row. Today must be my lucky day.'

A villa island built according to the model in one's mind, without worrying about the weather.

Raven was lying on the sofa, swirling the red wine in his glass, looking extremely satisfied.

Everywhere you look, there are open-air sea views, sunny beaches, hot springs and sunbathing... you name it, there's it.

System, you're practically her Raven's provider, a living Buddha incarnate!

Chapter 201 What did the Raven do after it went missing?

Raven: "The island villa is great in every way, it's just a bit too quiet. It'll be much more lively once we bring the kids over."

Kiana: "I seriously suspect you're showing off."

The Himeko admitted to feeling a little envious. A villa island exactly as she had imagined—who wouldn't love lying on the beach sunbathing?

Raven: "Yes, you can come along too. You're always welcome."

Theresa: "Really? Right now?"

Raiden Mei: "Raven, are you inviting everyone to visit the island?"

Durandal: "Training is too demanding, I definitely can't go."

After all, Raven is a member of World Serpent. For Durandal, the Strongest Valkyrie of Schicksal Durandal, to go there for a vacation is not only embarrassing for Raven herself, but Raven must also be feeling uneasy.

Kiana: "We happen to have two days off here, time to relax! Let's go on a trip!"

Himeko Murata: "Kiana, your tutoring isn't over yet. You're not going anywhere this weekend!"

Kiana: "No, Auntie Himeko... I've already had so much tutoring, my brain can't keep up anymore. Classes are so tiring, can't we relax a bit?"

Himeko Murata: "... Fu Hua, what do you think?"

Fu Hua: "If we have enough time to get there and back, we can have a barbecue at the beach."

Even Fu Hua said so, so Teacher Himeko was indeed tempted. A free island trip—she wanted to enjoy a vacation instead of agonizing over helping Kiana with her studies.

Most importantly, Kiana will definitely sneak out of class tomorrow!

Theresa: "I can apply for a private jet from Schicksal to get there as quickly as possible. How about we go to Raven's Island today?!"

Welt: "Headmaster, you're really planning to go?"

Welt didn't understand; he had absolutely no idea whether the problem lay with them or with him.

When did the relationship between Schicksal and World Serpent become so good that even S-rank Valkyrie could go on vacation to the private island of World Serpent executive?

Aren't you afraid of being surrounded and attacked as soon as you go up?

Theresa: "What's there to be afraid of? We have Fu Hua and Little Senti. Those World Serpent executives, Gray Serpent, Jackal, and other small fry, no matter how many come, it won't make a difference!"

The Herrscher of Reason: "Oh? Something fun? Want to fight? Count me in, count me in!"

Raven: "Hey! I invited you here to visit, not to cause trouble!"

No way! Her villa island is newly built. You Valkyrie aren't planning to tear it down the moment you see it, are you?

Raven was starting to regret showing off his wealth and inviting the Schicksal one.

Fu Hua: "Please rest assured, Miss Raven. We are both peace-loving Valkyrie, and I personally have a fairly good relationship with Kevin. I certainly won't do anything to make things difficult for you."

Raven: "Is that so?"

Since this was an acquaintance of the Lord, Raven's anxiety lessened considerably.

As long as you don't demolish her villa island, everything is negotiable.

[Q&A begins.]

[In the Previous Era Elysian Realm, after Raven went missing, Raiden Mei searched for her. When Raiden Mei found Raven, what was Raven doing?]

[A: Teasing the cat.]

[B: Amused by the cat.]

[C: Taking advantage of the chaos for fun.]

[D: Seeking a way to leave the Previous Era Elysian Realm.]

Raiden Mei: "Hey, Raven, as a member of World Serpent, aren't you that free?"