Miss Riddler just wants to level up in peace.

As a skilled Valkyrie, her expression remained unchanged.

Could it be that Miss Nightingale knows about the bishop's plan...?

"take care."

The maid bowed.

After saying that, Ziyao turned around and went back to her dormitory.

On the wall hangs a file board containing a list of important people she has collected and organized, which is thoughtfully categorized.

The three royal families are Kiana, Mei, and Bronya.

Fu Hua and the school principal, along with a few others, formed the "Sunset Red Squad".

Then there's the trio of widows; Siegfried is temporarily out of the picture, leaving only Otto and Kevin...

At present, the biggest threat to them is Cocolia, the leader of the orphanage's criminal gang.

Recalling the message from Raven, Ziyao roughly guessed what might happen in the next few days.

Select Soul Steel from the equipment inventory and use it as material to enhance the doll.

[Consumes (10 Soul Steel imbued with Herrscher power). Enhancement has a chance of failure and may even lead to the destruction of the puppet. Continue?]

Yes

[Ding! Congratulations on obtaining the Herrscher of Reason Youth Edition (Simulated) - Kiana!]

Perhaps because my bad luck was used up today, things went surprisingly smoothly.

[Note: This doll is relatively weak, inheriting only one percent of the power of the Herrscher of Reason. Direct use may cause damage. Please use it with caution.]

Remaining attempts: 3

Durability: 44%

"Dong dong dong."

Late at night, there was a knock on the door.

The door opened, and there stood the lovely Kiana.

With a clatter, the tabletop was piled high with all sorts of snacks.

Kiana stood with her hands behind her back, her cheeks slightly flushed.

Long, white hair cascaded down, combed straight and flowing behind her.

A few days ago, the girl had only mentioned her hairstyle in a half-joking manner, and she has kept her long, straight white hair ever since.

"Isn't this a bit too much?"

Although I won a small part of the party games, there shouldn't have been so many snacks.

Ziyao couldn't help but feel ashamed. Although she didn't dislike snacks, she couldn't eat that many.

"Thank you for what happened on Friday... I apologize for the trouble I caused you then..."

Kiana has never been good at apologizing, so she was hesitant and awkward.

The image of the girl being shot in front of her still haunts her whenever she thinks about it.

It's been a long time since I felt that way, being protected like that.

Fragmented memories flashed by, bringing with them hazy emotions.

She wanted to delve deeper into this feeling.

"Nightingale teacher, may I sleep here tonight...?"

The girl took out a pillow hidden behind her back and covered her face.

"The movie last night...it kept me from sleeping."

"Kiana, I remember you were the one who watched it with the most interest."

Ziyao bluntly exposed his words.

No, that's not it.

Kiana thought for a long time, but couldn't come up with a reasonable excuse.

So she simply hugged the pillow tightly and stood in front of Ziyao with an expectant look on her face.

"stare....."

"Training sessions are so childish, Kiana, it's time for you to be independent."

"stare......."

"...As you wish."

Ziyao rubbed her forehead, feeling that she was getting further and further away from the secluded life she was pursuing.

Kiana is too strong to resist, so let's sleep together then.

As a mentally healthy adult, she cannot guarantee that she will do nothing.

"Since Kiana can do it, then Bronya can too."

Suddenly, Bronya, clutching her pillow, silently emerged.

Kiana, who was in a state of joy, was suddenly startled.

"Kiana is not yet an adult, and I hope you can have a healthy relationship."

"That's not what you call a relationship, Bronya! You're eavesdropping!"

"Kiana is such an idiot, she doesn't even close the door, you can hear everything from outside."

The girl held up one finger. "Shh, Mei-nee is right next door. Keep your voice down."

It's late at night, and it's not good to disturb other people's rest.

Bronya closed the door, giving Ziyao no time to back out, and slipped into the soft blankets first.

"How cunning...!"

Kiana, not to be outdone, also ran up.

The two girls vacated the middle spot together and gently patted the bedding.

"Teacher Nightingale, shall we rest together?"

I'm destined to have a sleepless night.

Book 1: Chapter 46 The tree desires stillness, but the wind cannot cease.

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Tianming Airport.

This is the headquarters of Destiny, a floating city located in the sky.

The white-haired loli stood in front of the deck, looking down at all the mountains below.

"Lady Theresa, are you daydreaming?"

“Amber, you can just call me by my name. I just have a few questions.”

Last night, Rita remained silent and did not answer her questions.

Before she set off, she had a bad feeling.

"The world is about to change... Why would she say that?"

These words were like a thorn, amplifying her doubts and making it difficult for her to let go.

"Fu Hua...?"

A familiar figure flashed by on the steps in the distance.

With a light and nimble body, it vanished in an instant, leaving only a vague impression when one tried to search for it.

"Lady Theresa, the bishop requests your presence at a meeting."

I was just about to go look for it when I had to go to a meeting.

Amber, acting as a guide, led the girl to Otto.

The man sat upright in the high hall, at the head of the long table, while several officials appeared in their positions via projection.

The meeting began with the same old rhetoric about the inevitable destruction of the Honkai, followed by work arrangements.

No one dared to question the bishop's authority; as someone who had held the reins of destiny for five hundred years, his power was far more terrifying than imagined.

"Theresa, you stay here for now. I have something to arrange privately."

After the meeting, Otto asked her to stay.

"New Zealand? Is Wendy alright?"

Wendy is an outstanding student at St. Freya Academy, which is why Theresa recommended her to participate in the experiment related to the Herrscher.

More than two years have passed in the blink of an eye, and I wonder how Wendy is doing.

"The situation is not optimistic; you'll understand when you get there."

Otto deliberately didn't finish his sentence; this was part of his plan.

"By the way, please take her close friends with you; she misses them very much."

"There's one more thing, my lovely Theresa..."

..

I was very happy to stick the sticker on, and the whole bed was filled with a faint fragrance.

It's just... a bit cramped.

At dawn, Ziyao awoke from her deep sleep.

After two days of rest, my tired spirit has finally recovered.

Bronya's sleeping face was serene, like a cute doll.

Only Kiana liked to move around, clinging to me like an octopus, using me as a body pillow all night.