Sky Striker Princess, but the swan song of Valkyrie.

When asked about Lingyi's question, Tsukuyomi pondered for a moment before giving the answer she had already considered.

"After all, I feel more comfortable around Sister Zero, compared to those adults."

Xiaoqiege also got into the zone and expressed similar thoughts further.

"...Alright, let me hear what you two want my help with first, if it doesn't take too much time."

Seeing that the two were so insistent, Lingyi decided to first listen to what kind of help they wanted her to provide.

"Actually, I have some confusion about cooking. I can never understand some of the specific methods in the videos, and I don't understand how to achieve that effect."

Tsukuyomi was the first to say that she wanted to be helped.

"I... I encountered a very difficult level while playing the game. I've been trying for several days and still can't pass it. I'd like to ask Sister Lingyi for advice on how to pass the level."

Following closely behind, Xiaoqiege also asked her question with some hesitation and shyness.

"……ah? "

Faced with the two people's ideas, Lingyi seemed speechless for a moment.

"But these kinds of things can be done by other people, and they're not problems that are particularly necessary to solve."

Lingyi understood the awkwardness the two had felt earlier; it was indeed a trivial matter.

"Haha, it really didn't work, Death."

Seeing that Lingyi said that, Xiaoqiege smiled and tried to ease the awkward atmosphere.

"I'm sorry, Sister Lingyi, I've caused you trouble."

The naive Tsukuyomi, realizing her own thoughts, apologized to Rei with a sense of loss.

After all, it was just a method the two of them came up with on the spur of the moment, so it was only natural that it would fail. Lingyi was so busy, how could she possibly have time to care about such a trivial matter?

"Hey, I didn't say I wouldn't help."

However, the next moment, seeing the two dejected people, Lingyi helplessly said something that surprised them.

"Soft?" "Cautious Death?"

Both Xiaoqiege and Yuedu Diao were quite surprised.

"After all, it is my job to maintain the condition of the test children, especially since you also have the value of being performers."

"Therefore, for reasons of mental health, I have no reason to refuse any reasonable questions that do not affect my other work."

Lingyi slowly explained her reasons. Although the two of them couldn't understand her, they had successfully completed the first step of their plan: building a good relationship.

"Sister Shayi, I still don't understand why you can cut such thin slices."

Not long after, in the kitchen, Tsukuyomi pointed at the chef's actions on the screen and earnestly asked Zero for her opinion.

Although their ideas were purposeful, the questions they chose were indeed ones they encountered while exploring their personal hobbies.

For example, right now, Tsukuyomi doesn't quite understand how to process some ingredients in cooking, so she asks Rei if she has any ideas.

"Hmm... Tune, try following the steps in the video first."

After glancing at the video content, Lingyi pondered for a moment, then asked Tsukuyomi to try it out herself first.

"I understand, that's how it is..."

Nodding, Tsukuyomi began to follow the method in the tutorial. Although it was not difficult, the shape of the chess piece was not very aesthetically pleasing.

"Sister Lingyi, is it like this, the thickness and shape are... nice?"

Just as Tsukuyomi was about to explain to Zero, she was startled to find Zero's hand covering her own hand that was holding the knife.

"Your basic strength is fine, but you're gripping the knife and applying force in the wrong direction. Let me try to guide you a bit and see if I can help you understand."

Ignoring Tsukuyomi's state, Rei seemed to be focused solely on helping Tsukuyomi solve her problem.

"Okay, okay, I understand, I will try my best."

Hearing the voice behind her, Tsukuyomi suppressed the pounding in her heart and began to wholeheartedly feel the guidance.

As you can see, each of Tsukuyomi's fingers changed position in accordance with Rei's movements, and the incorrect way of exerting force on her wrist was guided in the correct direction.

Soon, under Lingyi's guidance, she felt that her knowledge of knife use had improved, and all that was left was to continue practicing.

"Okay, that solves the problem."

After Tsukuyomi had mastered the method, Rei let go of his hand, signaling the end of this teaching session.

"Thank you. By the way, do you have any favorite dishes, Zero-chan? I'd like to cook something for you as a token of my gratitude."

Tsukuyomi also thanked Rei for her help and took the opportunity to bring up this idea.

This was something they had planned in advance: to express their gratitude after receiving help, and gradually become familiar with Lingyi, making it easier to care about her problems later on.

However, after she put forward this further idea, she found that Lingyi's expression showed a very complicated emotion that she could not understand.

"Thank you for the meal... I'm sorry, I don't have any particular favorites, but if you really want, we can cook together later."

After hesitating and thinking for a long time, Lingyi shook her head, refusing the offer of adjustment, but also proposed another solution.

"Together... um, then let's cook together whenever we have time in the future."

Although there were some strange aspects to the process, since the goal had been achieved, Tsukuyomi didn't pay much attention to those discordant sounds.

"So, Qiege, which game are you having trouble with, and where are you stuck?"

After resolving the issue of Tsukuyomi's tone, Zero's attention shifted to Akatsuki, who was waiting nearby.

"Is it my turn? Death here, here."

After their eyes met, Xiaoqiege immediately stood up excitedly, pulled Lingyi along, and went to the side of a game console.

"This is it. It took me a long time to beat, no matter what I did, I just couldn't get past it, even though it's only in the newbie village, Death."

With a troubled expression, Xiaoqiege pointed to the game console screen, where the save file was currently paused.

Arriving in front of the game console screen, Lingyi thought for a moment, glanced at the interface, and then looked puzzled.

"Qiege, let me ask you something first, do you have any masochistic tendencies?"

Lingyi asked Xiaoqiege in a somewhat strange tone.

"Death?"

Xiaoqiege didn't quite understand why Lingyi would ask that question.

"Even among action games, this one is quite difficult. If you're a beginner, I would recommend starting with Wind Spirit Moon Shadow."

Lingyi's expression showed a hint of helplessness.

"Feng Ling Yue Ying, what kind of Death is that?"

"I have a game modifier. If you want, I can install and adjust it for you. You can just keep pressing A to pass the level."

"Ah, then I'd better not bother. It feels pointless to try and pass like this."

"Okay, I get it. You mean you want me to teach you how to play..."

"That's how it is, Death."

During the brief conversation, seeing Xiaoqiege's embarrassed expression, Lingyi understood what kind of help she hoped to receive, and then began to ponder.

"Well then, like with the key, let me first see how well you play the song-switching game."

After a moment, Lingyi decided to first find out why Xiaoqiege couldn't beat her.

"Good death!"

Upon hearing this, Xiaoqiege immediately sat down in front of the game console and began trying to leave the beginner village for what seemed like the umpteenth time.

A few minutes later, another death animation appeared on the screen.

"I think I understand, Qiege. First of all, don't just keep charging into the monster horde..."

After watching Xiaoqiege's journey from confident attack to utter defeat despite her best efforts, Lingyi pondered for a moment and then began to provide specific guidance on Xiaoqiege's gameplay.

"Can it really be like this, Death..."

"Seriously, Death has become easier!"

"What does 'canceling post-rock' mean? Death?"

"I see, so these things on the map can be used with Death!"

"Passed! Deat群易霓溜翼2参尔'ji[uh!]"

Finally, after about half an hour of guidance and a very difficult battle, Xiaoqiege's character successfully passed the first level of the game.

"I'm so tired."

After finally teaching most of the operating skills, Lingyi breathed a sigh of relief.

"Hehe, I feel like Sister Lingyi is really amazing, she did so many things I never expected."

Once relaxed, Xiaoqiege chatted with Lingyi with a smile.

"It's nothing. As long as you're good at looking up strategies and willing to spend time studying, you'll be able to beat Qiege sooner or later."

In response to Xiaoqiege's praise, Lingyi said that it wasn't like that at all.

"But, Zero-chan, is this your first time playing something like this? Or have you played something similar called Death before?"

"It's alright. I had some experience with it for a while, and it might be because I'm good at analyzing and solving problems... Anyway, I've finished helping out. It's getting late, so I'll be going now."

After helping out, Lingyi thought for a moment and, having nothing else to do, decided to leave.

"Okay, goodbye Zero-chan, let's play games together again later, Death!"

Seeing that Lingyi was about to leave, Xiaoqiege immediately stood up and said with a happy smile.

"Goodbye, Sister Lingyi. Let's cook some more dishes together sometime."

Tsukuyomi's voice was also present, a very natural indication.

"Hey, wait a minute, I didn't hear anything about continuing..."

"Sure, Death!" "Cooking together will be a lot of fun."

"Okay, I understand. I'll come and help when I have time."

Faced with the fact that the two had naturally established a certain reality, Lingyi wanted to say something, but under the pleading gazes of Xiaoqiege and Yuedu Diao, she ultimately could not refuse and left.

"Tell me... do you think what we did counts as a success, Death?"

After Lingyi left, Xiaoqiege pondered and asked Tsukuyomi Tsuneo beside her.

"Well, although Sister Lingyi seems to have noticed, since she didn't refuse, that means she agreed."

The affirmation from Tsukuyomi's tone reassured Xiaoqiege.

"However, we can't relax too much yet, Che-chan. Our ultimate goal is to take care of Zero-chan's physical and mental health..."

"Hey—wasn't the goal to play games with Zero-chan, Death?"

Tsukuyomi had just seriously summarized the operation when Akatsuki's surprised voice interrupted the atmosphere that hadn't yet become serious.

"Cut sauce, don't get too carried away. Don't forget that we didn't start out to enjoy ourselves."

Tsukuyomi wanted to correct this bad habit of Xiaoqiege forgetting all the previous discussions.

"But when Sister Lingyi was teaching you how to cook, you seemed really happy, right, Death?"

Xiaoqiege naturally raised this question.

"Well... that's because, well, it's not what you think, Kiri-chan."

Upon hearing this question, Tsukuyomi's face flushed slightly.

To be honest, Lingyi's gentleness and patience during teaching, in contrast to her usual strictness, does make one forget their original intentions a little.

"I understand, Tiao. Lingyi is so amazing, she's truly admirable. I'm so happy to be friends with her!"

Xiaoqiege said this with a happy smile, her thoughts seemingly having completely jumped to all sorts of other things.

"...Cut sauce, well, this isn't so bad either."

Distracted by Xiaoqiege, Tsukuyomi also forgot her initial vague idea.

"Hey, wanna play a game together? I'm a different person this time, thanks to Zero-chan's teaching!"

"Wait a minute, let's finish what we made with Lingyi first. It won't taste good if it gets cold. By the way, why didn't Lingyi stay and eat with us..."