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"Haha~ I bought a lot of groceries. We're going to have a big meal today. Don't be shy with yourselves, Principal!"

Setting down the various ingredients, Theresa adopted the demeanor of a hostess. Although it was clear that she was trying her best to maintain the dignity of a school principal, her petite figure, youthful face, and the happy expression on her face with her hands on her hips only made her look incredibly cute.

Even Kiana had to admit this.

It's infuriating! They're clearly elderly people, why are they acting so cute?

But I was also very cute when I was little, no less so than my aunt.

Qi Shi: A strange competitive spirit has emerged.

"This is Durandal, an S-rank Valkyrie from headquarters, and Rita, an S-rank Valkyrie."

"This is my eldest niece, Kiana, who looks just like Principal Xiben. Isn't she adorable?"

"Those two are Raiden Mei and Bronya, and they are both my best students!"

Theresa introduced the people on both sides to each other.

Chapter 90 says it should feel like home, but don't get too caught up in the drama.

Himeko is someone I know very well. She is very relaxed and approachable except during practical classes. Her personality allows her to easily blend in with the students even in everyday life.

The two S-class Valkyries who were guests, Bianca and Rita, were both easy to get along with, and their interactions were very harmonious. Rita, in particular, had exceptional emotional intelligence, making conversations comfortable and ensuring there were never any awkward silences with her around.

Rita even volunteered to help Mei cook in the kitchen. Her maid appearance wasn't just about looks; besides her superb handiwork skills and love of sewing clothes for Bianca or Theresa, she was also a great cook. Although she wasn't quite a master chef, she was definitely very good.

Even Mei, who has already made some progress in cooking, felt that the other person was quite skilled.

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"Celebrating the arrival of our new friends, welcome to St. Freya, cheers!"

The table was laden with a variety of dishes. At the head of the table, Theresa held up a glass of milk. She had made many preparations for today's hospitality, and she was genuinely happy to be reunited with the two younger colleagues.

Moreover, she finally escaped from Rita's clutches. That woman was truly terrifying; her fiery eyes seemed to want to devour her. Her extreme passion made even the usually fearless Theresa tremble with fear, and she would soon have to arrange for the woman to stay somewhere far away from her.

But Kaslana's consistent optimism made her quickly forget this unpleasantness.

Theresa's face was flushed with a lovely blush as she proudly told the students about her two juniors, boasting about her qualifications as the headmistress.

Can you get drunk from drinking milk?

Rita was chatting with Himeko and Mei, and judging from their smiling faces, they seemed to be getting along very well.

On the other side, Kiana, as a member of St. Freya, warmly welcomed Bianca, her actions full of affection. She is actually a very competitive person, and this is the first time she has ever called someone "older sister." This is not only because Bianca is gentle and reliable, but also because she always feels a special sense of closeness when she is with her, and she unconsciously lets down her guard.

Bianca accepted her kindness with a smile, speaking gently. Watching Kiana's friendly and happy demeanor, she became slightly lost in thought, and couldn't help but recall the things she had been pondering earlier.

What is Kiana's true identity? What happened after she disappeared?

The first thing that came to her mind was related to her father.

Could it be that Father did something excessive? If that's the case...

Looking again at that cheerful and innocent smile, Bianca's eyes flashed with a dangerous glint as she thought of this.

"Achoo—!" Siegfried, far away in Anti-Entropy, shivered and felt a chill inexplicably. A middle-aged man next to him asked with concern.

"Are you alright, Siegfried?"

Siegfried waved his hand and said, "It's nothing, nothing at all~ It's just a small problem, probably from being blown by the wind. But you, Ryoma, why do you always look so worried? Is something on your mind?"

Beside him was Raiden Ryoma, who had returned to Anti-Entropy headquarters.

Siegfried looked at his old friend, Old Ma, with a puzzled expression. When he first met him, Old Ma was a serious, earnest, and spirited man, but now the worry and dejection on his face were impossible to hide.

When asked, Raiden Ryoma's face showed even more worry as he recounted his previous imprisonment and his experiences with Cocolia.

"It's all my fault as a father. Mei is living alone now, and I don't even know if she's doing well."

Siegfried, after hearing these words, was also moved and, thinking of Kiana, sighed deeply.

"Me too. I don't know how my daughter, Kiana, is doing. As her father, I can't be there to support her."

The two weathered middle-aged men exchanged a glance, then simultaneously sighed.

Back to St. Freya.

Bianca's thoughts flickered, and a hint of ruthlessness flashed in her eyes.

If we exclude the father, then there is roughly only one other possibility, and it all has to do with Bishop Otto.

While pondering these two things, Bianca sighed inwardly. Why did she always encounter such troublesome people? Why couldn't the first man she met be Mr. Flame? That would surely have given her a wonderful childhood.

Each table has its own atmosphere.

Bronya was the only one eating silently with her head down, seemingly distracted and preoccupied, not knowing what she was doing.

The meal was very enjoyable, and after chatting for a while, it was time to say goodbye. Bianca and Rita had just arrived at St. Freya, and as the headmaster, he still needed to arrange accommodations for them.

Theresa was very satisfied, feeling that the dinner party had achieved the effect she wanted.

Little did anyone know that just now, during the meal, she had been laughing and boasting, completely disregarding the image of a school principal, treating it as if she were having fun with family, without any attempt to hide her true self.

Although you're supposed to feel at home and experience the unique features of St. Freya, don't get too caught up in the experience!

Theresa left with Himeko and Bianca.

Mei diligently and virtuously tidied up the room, with Bronya and Kiana helping her.

However, the atmosphere inside the dormitory was somewhat somber.

"Honestly, where has Qi Shi gone off to play again? I haven't seen him all afternoon."

Kiana muttered to herself as she tidied the table, while Mei organized the kitchen utensils without saying much. However, her occasional sighs revealed her mood.

Seeing the two of them, Bronya, who was wiping the plates, remained silent. After finishing her task, she spoke with a calm expression.

"Bronya's work is done. Bronya's going back to her room to play games."

The two blinked as they watched her leave, wondering why Bronya was being so enthusiastic today.

Chapter 91 Bronya did all this just for Seele

After leaving Kiana and the others, Bronya returned to her room and closed the door. Just as she had told them, she floated to the cabinet with the screen, then skillfully took out the game console. As she did so, she parted her thin lips slightly and spoke.

Aren't you coming out?

She was naturally talking to Qi Shi. From the moment they started in the kitchen, without Kiana and Mei knowing, the two had been communicating mentally.

"No, this is more convenient." Qi Shi gave a somewhat ambiguous answer and did not choose to reveal his physical form.

Bronya simply nodded without asking any further questions, continuing to plug in the game console and controller, her reaction to the invitation neither disappointment nor indifference unclear.

As the controller navigated through the game selection screen, the genius hacker girl spoke softly again: "You can borrow Bronya's body."

Qi Shi raised an eyebrow and couldn't help but chuckle at the girl's series of words.

"How could anyone bear to refuse such a kind invitation?"

But despite saying that, he gave a different answer, in a gentle and bright tone: "However, I still prefer playing with someone. Games are definitely more fun when you have someone to play with."

As Qi Shi's voice faded away.

Bronya felt an incredibly clear manifestation in her consciousness, as if they were tightly fused together. She saw the scene in her mental world, looking at Qi Shi with a smile on his face, but it did not interfere with her perception of reality. The two separate worlds were connected, and she could clearly see and feel the other person sitting there, so close that it was as if they were next to each other.

And so, one person sat together in the realm of consciousness and the other in the real world, without any distance between them, and then selected a game to start on the selection page.

The game that started wasn't a two-player game, but a currently popular online multiplayer game. Bronya stared intently at the game screen, precisely pressing the buttons, while Qi Shi in the mental space was also pressing the game controller, blurring the lines between the virtual and the real.

The two manipulated their bodies together, yet there was no lag or interference between them; everything flowed smoothly and effortlessly, just as it should.

"It feels a little strange."

In the game, Bronya muttered to herself, her face showing obvious confusion. Her expressions were much more varied than usual, and this feeling was somewhat unfamiliar.

Damaged during the X-10 experiment, resulting in emotionally dulled nerves, they are now revived by this warm power, and the waves of emotion are more intense than usual, allowing for a clearer understanding of the emotional transmission from the other side.

The girl's faint, colorless emotions resurfaced with color, but her long-awaited rekindled heart was still very immature, completely stirred by the fiery heart on the other side, experiencing and feeling the colorful emotions being transmitted.

Like an innocent girl being led by a mischievous older brother next door to travel through beautiful and sweet places, her tender heart is instantly shattered by countless incomprehensible yet deeply moving emotions.

And so, for the first time, I experienced a familiar game in this peculiar way, but it was a completely different feeling.

This time was so special.

However, after the two played the game for a while, Bronya understood what Qi Shi meant by 'this is more convenient'.

Over the next period of time, the two girls she was living with came to her room five times.

Mei first brought fruit, then chatted with me gently and caringly, asking about my daily life, and finally brought me a late-night snack.

The idiot Kiana ran over, saying she wanted to play games with her, but her clumsy acting completely exposed her ulterior motives. She couldn't even convincingly portray her shifty eyes. After being rejected, she said "oh" and left, but after a while, she came back again, stammering.

Bronya was somewhat silent. She sensed the change in her two companions. Normally, neither of them would come to her room often. Her childhood was different from that of ordinary people. She lacked common sense and was emotionally detached. Even when she exhibited strange behavior in their daily interactions, they would always understand her with heartwarming kindness.

But now, even the slightest suspicion has led to five trips to her room.

Bronya considered locking the door so she could focus on playing the game, but then she thought that since she never locked the door, this unusual behavior would probably attract more attention and suspicion, so she had no choice but to let it go.

Fortunately, Mei and Kiana did not come back after that.

Can something like that really change a person?

Without being disturbed, the two continued their game together, but Bronya had a question in her mind. She knew what that kind of thing was, but she could never understand it and could only use a euphemism.

But at this moment, my turbulent heart seems to have become more active than before.

Feeling the connection and emotions of this moment

She secretly glanced at Qi Shi in the consciousness space; the other person had a bright smile on his face, as if he was completely focused.

This way, I don't find it unpleasant at all.

It was somewhat ordinary yet warm, with a special kind of excitement yet a sense of relaxation, unlike any other time.

She unusually didn't play the game with a strong sense of competition, but rather played it while being accompanied, and felt very comfortable.

Bronya would like a playmate like that if she could.

A thought arose in her mind, but Bronya suddenly shook her head, immediately banishing the idea and answering herself in her heart.

No, Bronya did all of this just for Seele.