Super God Academy: Kabuto

Beneath the cherry blossoms, the aroma of tea wafts from the wooden coffee table. Several people sit around a soft sofa, temporarily shutting out the turmoil of the outside world from their own little world.

Tsukasa Kadoya put down his teacup, placed the magenta camera on his lap, and said casually but with a hint of reminder: "The angels and the triangulation clashed head-on, and the angels suffered some losses. The abilities of those 'seafood' on the other side are a bit... well, peculiar this time. Not entirely like their usual methods."

Lin Yu paused, holding his teacup, then nodded calmly, a faint, resolute smile playing on his lips. "Is that so? But I believe in Keisha." He looked up, his gaze seemingly piercing the barrier of the small world, seeing that figure in the distant starry sea. "She can do it."

Beside her, He Xi tucked a strand of silver hair behind her ear, her fingertips unconsciously stroking her slightly protruding belly. Her voice was clear and cool, yet full of agreement: "Hmm. It's just a temporary tactical adjustment. If she gets serious, those triangular bodies driven by the remnants of the void's instincts won't stand a chance."

"I also think Sister-in-law Keisha will definitely be fine!" Qi Lin clenched her fist, her tone filled with unwavering trust in the King of Gods.

Looking at the identical calmness and trust of this "family," Tsukasa Kadoya raised an eyebrow but didn't say much. He then said, "I have a general understanding of the situation here. I'm going to 'pick up' a few people. With all the chaos here, it's always good to have more manpower. Do you want to come along?" He looked at Lin Yu.

Lin Yu shook his head, his gaze first unconsciously sweeping gently over He Xi, then becoming calm and sharp: "I'll stay here. The situation is delicate right now, and He Xi needs an absolutely safe environment. The Winter Cherry Blossom World is our foundation and our last refuge, so it must be absolutely secure. And..." His eyes turned slightly cold, "we also have to be wary of some people... who might resort to desperate measures and play some underhanded tricks."

Tsukasa Kadoya nodded knowingly: "Alright then. Then Kirin will..."

"My sister, of course I'll take good care of her," Lin Yu replied matter-of-factly.

Qi Lin nodded obediently, then looked at Kadoya Tsukasa with concern in her eyes: "Tsukasa, be careful and come back soon." As she spoke, she put down her teacup, stood up, and gently tiptoed to give Kadoya Tsukasa a quick kiss on the cheek.

Kadoya Tsukasa was taken aback by the sudden soft touch, then a genuine smile spread across his eyes. He subconsciously raised his hand to touch the spot where he had been kissed, then looked up and raised an eyebrow at Lin Yu with a hint of smugness and provocation.

Lin Yu's previously gentle expression froze instantly. His eyes narrowed, his knuckles gripping the teacup turned slightly white, and his other hand, resting on his knee, quietly clenched into a fist. He remained outwardly calm, but in his heart, he had already made a mental note of Kadoya Tsukasa's name: "You brat… just wait until the day you officially marry into the family, and see what I'll do…"

Seeing Lin Yu's seemingly benevolent expression, Tsukasa Kadoya decided to call it a day and immediately stood up. "Alright, without further ado, I'm off." He called out towards the courtyard, "Hey! Momotaros! Let's go! A new adventure is on!"

"Here it comes! A new battle? My blood is boiling!" Momotaros came running from afar, his red figure creating a shower of cherry blossoms. When he got closer, he chuckled and transformed into a red light, directly possessing Kadoya Tsukasa.

Tsukasa Kadoya's body trembled slightly. When he looked up again, his eyes and demeanor instantly became arrogant and unrestrained. He grinned, and his voice took on Momotaros's characteristic tone: "Yoshi! Let's go! Let's see what kind of powerful guy he is!" He waved to Lin Yu and the others, turned around, and a magenta dimensional wall silently unfolded, swallowing his (or rather, their) figures, leaving only a few cherry blossoms that were swept up by the vortex and slowly drifted down.

The ripples from the dimensional barrier subsided, and the small world returned to tranquility. Qi Lin stared at the spot where Kadoya Tsukasa had disappeared, blinked, and asked softly, "Brother... Brother Xiaoming, he'll be alright, won't he?" She still preferred to use the more intimate form of address.

Lin Yu withdrew his gaze, picked up the now slightly cooled teacup again, took a sip, and said calmly, even with a hint of barely perceptible "disdain," "Don't worry. That kid's got a tough life. Evil deeds last a thousand years; he's not that easy to get into trouble with." He put down the teacup and looked at He Xi, "But you, you've been sitting for a while. Why don't you go back to your room and rest?"

He Xi was indeed feeling a bit tired; pregnancy makes one's body more prone to fatigue. She nodded and, with Lin Yu's help, got up.

Qi Lin quickly followed, saying, "Sister-in-law, I'll stay with you."

In the Celestial Court of Merlo, Keisha did not sit on her throne, but stood before a massive star map projection. Some of the points of light representing the angelic legions dimmed, and the unsettling crimson wave of the triangular prism continued to spread across the star map. Her expression was calm, and data streams rapidly swept across her golden eyes, calculating countless possibilities and tactical deductions.

"Queen Keisha," High Guardian Angel Zhui (A-Zhui) entered the hall, bowing respectfully, her face bearing the lingering marks of war and unwavering resolve. "The frontline battle report is complete. The Triangular Sphere's mental resonance attack caused temporary disruption to our joint computing system, but did not fundamentally damage it. The lost angel sisters... have been added to the Sacred Knowledge Treasury sequence."

Keisha nodded slightly, shifting her gaze from the star map to A-Zhui: "A-Zhui, you will personally lead the 'Blazing Sword' special operations team and ten high-ranking angels skilled in mental barriers and divine purification to establish an outpost at the border of the fifth and sixth star systems. The Triangles' attack this time is organized, and I need you to find out the command nodes behind them, and... whether there are any signs of direct intervention from the Void Sea Clan."

"Yes, sir!" Ah-Zhui accepted the order, her eyes blazing with fighting spirit.

"Furthermore," Keisha added, her voice softening slightly, "send a message to Yan, telling her not to rush back to help. The stability of Frazier is equally important. Annie Cid's growth and the faith of the southern kingdoms are crucial cornerstones for the future of the Divine River Civilization. Having her guard that place is the greatest support we can give to the Heavenly Court."

"Yes!" Ah-Zhui bowed again, turned and walked away quickly, her wings casting swift silhouettes on the smooth ground.

Keisha turned her gaze back to the star map, tapping her finger lightly in the air to illuminate several key coordinates. She whispered, her voice only audible to herself: "Karl... Hua Ye... and the echoes of the deep sea... the actors in this play are getting more and more in sync."

In the Winter Cherry Blossom Miniature World, Lin Yu stood with his hands behind his back on the edge viewing platform. His gaze wasn't on the cherry blossoms fluttering in the air, but rather on the dimension of the outer universe, a dimension imperceptible to ordinary people, piercing through the gentle barrier of the miniature world. There, the "texture" of space was undergoing subtle distortions, and the whispers of void energy, like background noise, grew ever clearer.

Suddenly, the space in front of him rippled outwards like water rippled after a pebble was thrown in. There was no violent energy burst, only an extreme sense of "abnormality." Then, from the center of the ripples, a figure stepped out.

The same face, similar build, yet completely different aura. The newcomer wore a fitted silver-black combat suit, his eyes sharp as blades, exuding a composure and fierceness born from countless battles. Most striking were the two red and silver mechanical beetles—Kabuto insect devices—flying around them like loyal guardians, emitting soft buzzing sounds.

The two Lin Yus exchanged glances.

A knowing glint flashed in Lin Yu's eyes in the Winter Cherry Blossom Small World, then turned into a faint helplessness and a smile: "You really did come after all."

Lin Yu, the (Knight), smiled with a slightly roguish grin that didn't match his sharp demeanor: "With such a commotion, it's hard not to sense it. We need peace and quiet here at 'home,' and as for the 'trouble' outside," he paused, looking at Lin Yu, "leave it to me."

"Okay." Lin Yu nodded without any further formalities. They were originally one, or rather, a reflection of the same existence in different timelines and under different possibilities; no further explanation was needed.

(Knight) Lin Yu's gaze turned towards the palace deep within the small world, where He Xi's peaceful aura lingered. "You protect this place, protect her." His tone became more solemn. "As for Keisha, and the impending chaos, I'll handle that."

"Be careful," Lin Yu said, only two words.

(Knight) Lin Yu smiled, raised his hand, and a Kabuto insect device obediently landed in his palm. With his other hand, he swept the air, and the space in front of him twisted again, forming a vortex passage with a metallic sheen, different from Tsukasa Kadoya's dimensional wall. He turned and stepped into it, his figure along with the two insect devices instantly swallowed by the passage, and the distorted space immediately flattened, as if nothing had happened.

Lin Yu remained standing, gazing at the now calm front of him, his eyes deep and thoughtful. He could sense that with Lin Yu's departure, the invisible pressure from the outside world that the small world was experiencing seemed to have lessened somewhat. But at the same time, an even larger storm was gathering in a distant star field.