I'm in a crossover anime world, and I've been transported to Hogwarts twice.

Genichi Hanyu knew exactly what they were thinking.

Those hidden jealousies, the struggle for resources and attention, and the calculations for their own status and influence, although they have not yet manifested into fierce conflicts or transgressions in the open, are always surging beneath the surface.

Genichi Hanyu isn't stupid.

He possesses the power to see into people's hearts and souls; how could these thoughts and feelings under his watchful eye possibly escape his notice?

Genichi Hanyu knew all too well what these people were thinking.

Their little schemes are nothing more than how to improve their status and value in Genichi Hanyu's eyes, how to get more resources allocated to them, and how to cleverly squeeze out other potential competitors.

Regarding this internal competition, Genichi Hanyu had nothing to say, and even tacitly approved of it to some extent.

“Every single one of you, as long as you have the ability, go ahead and compete, go ahead and grab.”

This is his true inner thought.

He did not demand that the harem be as harmonious as a family, as that would be neither realistic nor idealistic.

Moderate competition can actually keep them energized, prompting them to continuously improve and demonstrate greater value.

If they had the ability to surpass others and take the lead, Genichi Hanyu might even offer his support to some extent—provided that they rely on genuine talent, such as stronger abilities, more outstanding contributions, or deeper wisdom.

However, all of this has one absolute prerequisite that cannot be crossed: do not create panic, and do not disrupt basic order and stability.

Genichi Hanyu can tolerate underhanded rivalry, accept competition based on rules, and even tolerate some harmless little tricks.

However, he (the leader) absolutely forbids any vicious internal strife, mutual killing, or actions that harm the overall interests in the name of vying for favor.

Once someone crosses this line, no matter who they are or how important they were, Genichi Hanyu will not hesitate to impose the most severe punishment as a warning to others.

What he needs is a group that maintains a dynamic balance and vitality under his control, not a mess that falls apart due to internal strife.

With that thought in mind, Genichi Yuzuru pulled his wandering thoughts back and focused his gaze on He Xi, waiting for her to state the specific conditions for the Angel Civilization.

He wanted to see what kind of demands these two proud queens would make after careful consideration, demands that would be in line with their status and ambitions without offending him.

This in itself is a test of their wisdom and judgment.

362, why not just package yourself up and give yourself to the other party?

Tianji Wang Hexi's private research institute.

This place is completely different from Genichi Hanyu's study, which is full of mystery and power. It embodies the ultimate technological aesthetics and rational order of the Angel Civilization.

Countless complex gene sequence diagrams and energy parameter formulas flowed across the huge circular light screen, and data streams flashed across the transparent operating interface suspended in mid-air from time to time. Some extremely precise instruments emitted an almost inaudible low-frequency hum.

There was a faint, cool scent in the air, like a mixture of moonlight and disinfectant.

Keisha sat on a floating chair, still wearing the silver armor and red dress that symbolized her status as the Queen of the Gods, but her usual majestic aura, which seemed to be able to judge everything, now appeared somewhat solemn.

Instead of handling official business or checking data as usual, she turned her gaze to He Xi, who had just returned from the micro-wormhole, and remained silent. Her eyes, which contained endless stars and rules, stared at him calmly but with heavy pressure.

He Xi had just finished a less-than-pleasant meeting with Yu Shengxianyi, and her mood was already somewhat complicated. When she returned and was stared at by Keisha with those eyes, she immediately felt irritated.

She casually shut down the still unstable wormhole ripples behind her, walked to a control panel, picked up a glass of liquid made of some unknown substance that emitted a faint glow, took a sip, and then said irritably, "What's the point of staring at me? The matter is over, the result isn't bad, but it's definitely not good either."

She put down her cup, turned around, leaned against the counter, and crossed her arms over her chest, making her perfect curves even more breathtaking, but her face carried a hint of helplessness and self-mockery.

"Genichi Hanyu did not betray us after we had served our purpose; at least he verbally acknowledged our past contributions and was willing to give us a corresponding reward."

He Xi's tone was somewhat sarcastic.

"But the problem is that he really doesn't think much of us anymore. Our technology and our strength are no longer indispensable and scarce resources in his eyes."

"His promise to give was more like a way of getting rid of him, or a routine operation based on his own code of conduct."

Hearing He Xi bluntly expose the current situation, Keisha's tall figure swayed almost imperceptibly before falling into a deeper silence, like an ice peak that never melts.

She couldn't argue.

Genichi Hanyu's attitude towards the girls has clearly changed.

From initial equal cooperation, to later a distant relationship, and now to a purely businesslike approach and marginalization...

How could Keisha and Hexi, with their keen senses, not notice such a change?

"We have only ourselves to blame."

After a long while, Keisha finally spoke, her voice slightly dry, almost imperceptible.

"At first, we were perhaps too confident."

She was referring to the initial strategy of keeping Genichi Hanyu on the hook by maintaining a distant relationship, hoping to gain more initiative and benefits in future collaborations.

They were used to the transcendence of being a top civilization in the universe, and to the adoration and demands that other forces placed on angels. They believed that even if Genichi Hanyu was special, he still needed time to grow and needed the support of the angel civilization.

But they never expected that Genichi Hanyu's growth rate would be so incredibly fast and illogical!

That's not growth at all; it's more like restoring or unlocking some kind of power that was originally his!

How long has it been?

From the time they first met Genichi Hanyu until now, it has been only a fleeting moment on a cosmic scale, yet Genichi Hanyu no longer needs them at all!

His own power system, the resources he controls, and the forces under his command have expanded to a point that makes even the Angel Civilization feel uneasy and powerless.

One step wrong, step by step wrong.

Those clever little schemes I had back then seem utterly foolish and laughable now.

"We need to think of something."

Keisha sighed softly, a sigh filled with the powerlessness and urgency of being a queen.

“If this continues, it won’t work. Genichi Hanyu has already marginalized us in practice. If we don’t find a way to re-establish our value and presence, then for us, being completely eliminated is not far away.”

Being completely eliminated would mean losing the opportunity to occupy a favorable position in this new order dominated by Genichi Hanyu, which Keisha absolutely could not accept.

Hearing Keisha's worried yet resolute words, He Xi couldn't help but roll her eyes elegantly, her tone tinged with disappointment: "My King of Gods, are you only now realizing the seriousness of the problem? Find a solution? Easier said than done. The problem is, what solutions do we have left? Technology? They might not even care. Force? That's a joke. Resources? Do you think they lack them?"

She shrugged, looking helpless: "We're like outdated antiques now. Although we still have some aesthetic and historical value, we're not very useful anymore. Genichi Hanyu doesn't need us anymore. He has plenty of newer, more interesting, and perhaps more promising toys around him."

Just as Keisha and Hexi were speechless and the atmosphere was heavy, a voice with a hint of laziness and a touch of mockery suddenly rang out from a corner of the research institute.

"Oh, isn't this our great King of Gods and the wise King of the Heavens? What's this, having a meeting here to discuss how to win back your ex-lover's heart?"

The space distorted, and a figure wearing a dark purple tight-fitting leather armor with a hot and alluring figure appeared. It was none other than the Demon Queen - Liang Bing.

She had sneaked in here at some point, and casually took a blue crystal that looked like an energy core from He Xi's collection shelf, tossing it in her hand while wearing her signature playful and mischievous expression.

Keisha and Hexi seemed to have long been used to Liang Bing's elusive nature, not even lifting their eyelids.

Liang Bing walked between the two of them without any hesitation, sat down on a levitation device, crossed her legs, and gently swayed the smooth leather boot tips. Looking at the solemn-faced Keisha and He Xi, she said with a shocking smile, "If you ask me, all your brainstorming here is a waste of time. The simplest and most direct way is to pack yourselves up, wash yourselves clean, and then send them to Yuzuru Genichi's bed together, right?"

Seeing Keisha and He Xi's faces turn ugly in an instant, her smile grew even brighter and more malicious.

"With your status, your figures and your looks, I don't believe that Genichi Yuzuru could resist such temptation."

"Wouldn't it be much better to whisper sweet nothings in your ear than forcing yourselves to come up with some strategy here? What do you think of my idea?"

Liang Bing's words were like a boulder thrown into stagnant water, instantly making the atmosphere in the research institute extremely strange and tense.

Keisha's face was as cold as ice, while He Xi narrowed her eyes dangerously.

Liang Bing's suggestion was vulgar, offensive, and even a grave insult to their dignity, yet, faced with this cruel reality, it also carried a despairing and twisted sense of feasibility.

363 Keisha: Your suggestion is good, but I refuse.

Liang Bing's highly insulting and provocative words were like a depth charge dropped on a calm lake.

A layer of frosty light instantly covered Keisha's face, which looked as if it had been sculpted from ten thousand years of ice, and the sharp light in her pupils almost materialized, piercing through the cold ice.

Although He Xi maintained her composure on the surface, her azure eyes narrowed slightly, and the dangerous glint in them revealed that her inner anger had also been ignited.

The air inside the research institute seemed to freeze, filled with silent thunder and lightning.

The combined power and aura of the two angel kings, even their mere anger, were enough to terrify ordinary deities.

However, facing the almost murderous gazes of Keisha and He Xi, Liang Bing merely curled her lips indifferently. Then, the cynical smirk on her face suddenly vanished, replaced by a deeper and more piercing contempt.

She seemed to recall something utterly ridiculous, letting out a short, mocking laugh from her nose. Then, in a tone tinged with pity and sarcasm, she spoke slowly, each word like a poisoned dagger: "Oh, right, I almost forgot. Things are different now."

She deliberately drew out her words, her gaze sweeping over Keisha and He Xi's beautiful yet undeniably stiff faces.

"Even if you were to strip naked, pack up, wash yourself, and deliver yourself to that Genichi Hanyu, he might not even deign to take you in."

This statement was even more vicious than the previous suggestion. It blatantly exposed the deepest fears and humiliations in Keisha and Hexi's hearts—their value, in Yuzuru's eyes, might have been so low that even seduction couldn't arouse his interest.

"Liang Bing!"

Keisha's voice was as cold as absolute zero, carrying an unquestionable authority.

"What exactly are you trying to say? You didn't come here to act crazy for no reason, so just state your true purpose and stop playing these pointless word games."

Keisha knows her younger sister all too well. Liang Bing may seem crazy and silly, but in reality, every step she takes is driven by a clear purpose.

She certainly didn't come just to humiliate them.

Seeing that Keisha had made things clear, Liang Bing stopped beating around the bush.

She dropped her contemptuous expression, but the mockery in her eyes remained, as if everything was still under her control.

"It's easy to talk to smart people."

Liang Bing clapped her hands, jumped down from the floating device, and walked up to Keisha. Although she was slightly shorter, her aura was in no way inferior.

"Alright, let's lay it all out. I can find a way to make something happen between you and Genichi Hanyu that you're hoping for."

Her words still carried an ambiguous tone, but the core meaning was clear—she claimed she could help Keisha and Tsuruhi rebuild their special intimate relationship with Genichi Hanyu.

"Are you so kind?"

He Xi immediately voiced her doubts, her tone filled with distrust.

Her sharp gaze seemed to dissect the soul of Liang Bing.

"You'll help us? That's more absurd than a star going out. Tell us your real conditions, or what your conspiracy is."

Liang Bing wasn't surprised by He Xi's skepticism. She shrugged, her tone becoming slightly more serious, but still retaining her characteristic nonchalance, as if she had everything under control: "Of course, I have my reasons for doing this, but you can rest assured that these reasons have absolutely nothing to do with your current power dynamics, or even with Yu Shengxian's."

She emphasized the word "irrelevant" word by word.

"So you don't need to worry that I will use this to harm you or scheme against you. This is purely a transaction where everyone gets what they want."

"I'll help you reconnect with Genichi Hanyu, and all you have to do is cooperate a little bit. So whether you agree or not is up to you."

After Liang Bing finished speaking, she crossed her arms and looked at Keisha and He Xi with a relaxed expression, her face once again displaying that confident smile.

She seemed certain that Keisha and Hexi, in their current state of marginalization and anxiety, would eventually choose to accept her help.

After all, this is the most direct and perhaps only way they can quickly break the deadlock at present.

Silence fell once again within the research institute.

He Xi frowned, clearly weighing the pros and cons and the credibility of Liang Bing's words at a rapid pace.

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Keisha, on the other hand, simply stared coldly at Liang Bing, her gaze seemingly capable of freezing time.

A few seconds later, under Liang Bing's confident gaze, Keisha parted her red lips and uttered clear and cold words: "What you said sounds very reasonable."

Liang Bing's smile grew even brighter, as if she could already see the dawn of success.

However, Keisha's tone abruptly changed: "But—I refuse!"

This sudden turn of events froze Liang Bing's confident expression, as if a crack had suddenly appeared on a piece of exquisite porcelain.

She almost thought she had misheard, her eyes widening as she stared at Keisha in disbelief:

"why?"

She simply couldn't understand it; in her view, Keisha and Hexi had no other better options!

What right do they have to refuse?

Keisha slowly rose from the floating throne, looking down at the somewhat distraught Liang Bing, her majesty as the Queen of Gods now fully revealed.

His voice was calm, yet carried an undeniable resolve and an indescribable pride: "For no reason other than—I don't want to."

This answer was simple, direct, and even somewhat willful, yet it perfectly matched Keisha's deep-seated pride.

She could weigh the pros and cons for the future of the Angel Civilization, and make compromises for survival and development, but she would never allow her dignity and right to choose to be manipulated and traded by Liang Bing in such a way, and she would never allow herself to be treated like a commodity, designed to be sent to someone else's bed—even if that person was Yuzuru Genichi.

I am unwilling to accept your charity, unwilling to act according to the script you have set, and unwilling to entrust my fate to your uncertain help.

Keisha's answer was like a silent thunderclap, instantly shattering the carefully maintained expression on Liang Bing's face. Surprise, anger, and a hint of disarray at having her plans disrupted intertwined, making her expression incredibly complex.