I'm in Morioh, just joined a chat group for cute girls.

"I don't care whether I'm a pre-defined character or not."

Otto chuckled softly, stood up, walked to the window, and looked down at his "kingdom." "My pain is real, my desires are real, and that's enough."

He turned around, and for the first time, his eyes blazed with an undisguised, burning light.

"Resurrection... Rita, are you sure that boy named Gu Ye has the ability to resurrect the dead?"

he asked.

“Yes, Your Excellency. He said it himself, and another member of the chat group, the Sword Saintess, also seems to have witnessed a similar miracle.”

Rita answered affirmatively.

"good, very good."

Otto's face broke into a radiant smile, an expression that was a mixture of ecstasy and cold calculation. "Rita, I need a report, a report that records every person you met on this trip, every word you said, and every detail you saw. Especially the chat group, and everything about that boy named Gu Ye."

"As ordered."

Just then, there was a knock on the office door.

"Your Majesty Bishop."

Durandal walked in, her face expressionless, and went straight to Otto's desk.

"Oh? Bianca, is there something you need?"

Otto's expression returned to its usual gentle and refined manner.

"I request that K423, no, Kiana Kaslana, be officially transferred to 'The Undying Blade', and that I personally take charge of all her future training and education."

( 1 xun ) ㈣ 九 ○ ⑶ ７ ⒐ /

Durandal got straight to the point.

"Of course, she is the Valkyrie of Destiny."

Otto readily agreed.

"And one more thing."

Stop ① and start the blame

Durandal's gaze sharpened as she looked directly into Otto's eyes. "I hope you can guarantee that from now on, Kiana will never again be used for any form of experimentation aimed at exploring the Herrscher core. She is my sister, a Kaslana warrior, not your experimental subject."

The air in the office seemed to freeze instantly.

Rita stood to the side, even her breathing became soft.

Otto gazed at Durandal, the smile slowly fading from his face, replaced by an unfathomable calm.

After a long while, he smiled again, but that smile sent a chill down Durandal's spine.

“It’s simple, Bianca.”

Otto spoke slowly, his voice as gentle as a lover's whisper, "If you can do one thing, I will not only spare your sister, but I will also pour all of Destiny's best resources into her, making her the most dazzling hero."

"what's up?"

"You know, help me revive Kallen."

Otto's smile became incredibly sincere, but his eyes gleamed with a crazed light. "You can ask Gu Ye for help, or you can use that magical chat group to search for possible resurrection items or methods in other worlds. As long as you can do it, your sister will be safe."

"otherwise,"

I'm so tired, so alone

His tone shifted, taking on a chilling threat: "For my wish, I wouldn't mind creating a hundred more, a thousand more 'K423s'."

Durandal's body froze.

Looking at the elegant yet mad man before her, she felt for the first time so clearly his unfathomable obsession.

She knew she had no choice.

In order to protect Kiana, she must complete this deal.

"it is good."

She heard her own voice ring out hoarsely, "I will do my best."

……

The lock on the entryway door clicked softly, and as the door opened inward, the soft morning light and two familiar figures appeared in the living room.

Before Gu Ye and Kitagawa Kaimu could even change their shoes, a small silver figure rushed from the living room with the wind, crashing heavily into Gu Ye's arms without a care.

"Big brother!"

Ilya buried her face tightly in Gu Ye's stomach, her small shoulders trembling violently, and her voice, thick with sobs, came out muffledly, "Where did you go! Why didn't you say a word after leaving for so long! I thought... I thought you didn't want Ilya anymore!"

She looked up, her beautiful ruby ​​eyes brimming with tears, large drops rolling down her fair cheeks, a sight that tugged at the heartstrings.

Gu Ye's heart softened instantly. He knelt down and gently wiped away the girl's tears with his fingertips, his voice more tender than ever before: "I'm sorry, Ilya, for making you worry. I promise, I'll definitely tell you in advance next time I leave."

"really?"

Ilya sniffed and looked at him pitifully.

"real."

Gu Ye nodded seriously and held up his little finger, "Let's pinky swear."

"Ok!"

Ilya then stopped crying and smiled, extending her equally small fingers to hook them tightly together with Gu Ye's.

At the restaurant entrance not far away, Matou Sakura was dressed in simple home clothes and holding a spatula, obviously preparing breakfast.

As she gazed at the heartwarming scene in the entryway, a beautiful blush rose on her fair cheeks.

Brother Gu Ye... is back. That's wonderful.

yi ling yi er er ba san ling jiu ba

Her lips moved as if she wanted to say something, such as "Welcome back" or "Are you alright?", but the words seemed stuck in her throat, and she couldn't make a sound.

In the end, she simply gave Gu Ye a faint, shy smile, then turned and quickly walked back to the kitchen. Soon, the sizzling sound of frying eggs and the rich aroma filled the kitchen.

Irisviel rose gracefully from the sofa, wearing an elegant white dress and with her long silver hair cascading down like a waterfall.

She walked up to Gu Ye with a gentle and tolerant smile on her face.

"Welcome back, Gu Yejun, Miss Haimeng."

She didn't press them to tell her where they had gone, but instead said considerately, "While you were away, the school called. I've already arranged for you and Miss Haimeng to take leave as your older sister, saying that you had an emergency at home and needed to go back to your hometown."

Medusa, who had been silently reading in the corner of the sofa, also raised her head at this moment. Her gaze lingered on Gu Ye and Hai Meng for a moment as she looked over the pages, then quickly lowered her head again, as if nothing had happened. However, she seemed to be turning the pages faster than usual.

"Oh no! This is terrible!"

No sooner had Irisviel finished speaking than Kitagawa Kaimu, who was standing nearby, suddenly let out a deafening scream.

She frantically rummaged through her small handbag for her phone, and the moment the screen lit up, a barrage of missed calls and text message notifications popped up, almost filling the entire screen.

"It's all over! It's all over! It's all over!"

Hai Meng stared at the familiar number on her phone, her face turning pale. "I thought we'd be back soon, so I completely forgot about this! My dad must be going crazy with worry!"

She clasped her hands together and quickly bowed to everyone: "Excuse me! I need to go upstairs to return a phone call!"

After saying that, she ran up to the second floor like a gust of wind, and soon her voice, trembling with tears and apology, came through as she explained to the person on the other end of the phone.

Downstairs, Ilya was still clinging tightly to Gu Ye's arm, refusing to let go. She looked up at him with curiosity and asked, "Big brother, where did you go? Did you go to a fun place? Did you bring Ilya a present?"

"Well..."

Gu Ye was pondering how to explain the Sea of ​​Quanta and interworld travel to a child when Irisviel spoke up again.

With a helpless yet indulgent smile on her face, she gently patted Ilya's head.

"Alright, Ilya."

Her voice was gentle but carried an undeniable authority: "We can talk about it after breakfast. Now, go wash up and get ready for school."

"Hey—but I still have so much to say to my big brother!"

Ilya puffed out her cheeks in dissatisfaction and playfully shook Gu Ye's arm.

"obedient."

Irisviel simply smiled and repeated it.

Ilya ultimately couldn't resist her "mother's" insistence. Reluctantly, she let go of Gu Ye and headed towards the bathroom, turning back every few steps, muttering to herself, "Okay... big brother, you can't run away again, okay!"

……

As night deepened, a peaceful silence enveloped Gu Ye's home.

After calming down the clingy Ilya, playing a few games with Haimeng, and replenishing mana with Matou Sakura, Gu Ye finally had some free time. He leaned against the bed in the bedroom, his consciousness sinking into the long-lost chat group.

He had originally thought of Bronya; the child's disabled legs and the dangerous chip in her brain were always a hidden danger.

The journey through a thousand realms had taken up too much of his energy, and he hadn't had time to deal with it yet.

Now that we're back in our own worlds, it's time to settle things.

However, when he opened the group chat interface, he found that they were having a lively conversation.

Clearly, after they left, the girls who remained in the group had studied that heavy "future forecast" over and over again.

[Devilish Muscle Rin]: It's unimaginable that such a desperate world exists. Herrschers descend one after another, each time bringing a cataclysmic disaster. How difficult must life be for the people living there?

[Flower Pillar]: Yes, it's heartbreaking to see so many innocent people lose their homes and lives in the collapse. Especially Miss Sirin's experience; if she had met someone willing to listen to her and understand her sooner, perhaps the tragedy wouldn't have happened. The human heart, given the right opportunity, can truly blossom.

【Sword Saintess】: Her courage in confronting the "god's" punishment with a mortal body is commendable, but the process is filled with pointless sacrifices. If their world also had a supreme god to maintain order, perhaps there wouldn't be so many tragic cycles.

【Marin】: Waaaaah, I really cried during Himeko-sensei's scene! It was so unfair! To protect her student, she charged towards the end alone—that's the ultimate love!

Rin Tohsaka's words carry the rationality and scrutiny unique to a magician; Kanae Kocho's words are filled with gentle compassion; the Sword Maiden judges from the perspective of faith; and Kaimu Kitagawa is completely immersed in the emotions of the story.

Amidst this somber atmosphere, a mocking ID emerged.

【American Scythe】: Huh? You call that terrible? You're all too naive. At least they're still in modern civilization; their cities have electricity and internet, they have food when they're hungry, and hospitals when they're sick.

【American Scythe】: In Terra, the land has been torn apart by natural disasters, and mobile cities are the only refuge. Not to mention that damned Oripathy; once infected, you can only watch your body turn to stone, slowly dying in agony, without even a quick death. Tell me, which is worse?

W's words were like a bucket of ice water, instantly extinguishing everyone's emotions. Upon reflection, they realized it was indeed true.

Honkai is terrifying, but it's a natural disaster.

ㄚi○﹄⒉②汃３0⑨/

Oripathy, however, is a complex man-made disaster that is intertwined with social, political, and racial discrimination.

The two worlds are like two people racing side by side on a track where it's hard to tell who's worse.

Gu Ye looked at the discussion in the group but didn't participate.

He swiped the screen, found Mei's profile picture, and sent a message directly.

[Weather Forecast]: @Mei the Herrscher of Rice, there is a way to solve Bronya's health problem.

[Weather Forecast]: The biochip in her brain is a product of a previous civilization. Otto's First Divine Key, 'Void Treasury,' contains all the technological data of that previous civilization. If he so desires, he can certainly find a way to remove the chip and repair the nerves in her legs.

Inside a spacious and bright lounge at the headquarters of Destiny.

Mei was sitting with Bronya and Seele, while Durandal stood to the side, wiping her lance as she listened to their discussion of the training they had just finished.

The chat group notification sounded, and Mei immediately clicked to check. When she saw the message from Gu Ye, her eyes lit up instantly.

"Great!"

She couldn't help but let out a soft gasp, her face full of joy.

"What's wrong, Mei-neechan?"

"Seele asked curiously."

"It's news about Gu Yejun!"

Mei turned her phone screen towards them and said excitedly, "He said he has a way to cure Bronya's leg and the chip in her brain!"

She quickly replied in the group chat.

[Herrscher of the Rice]: Thank you, Gu Ye! This news is extremely important! Captain Durandal and I are with Bronya right now, and I'll tell the captain immediately!

After replying to the message, Mei immediately turned to Durandal beside her and relayed Gu Ye's words verbatim.