Chapter 43 Kiana discovers Mei's secret...
Chapter 43 Kiana discovers Mei's secret...
"How are you feeling now?"
After Seele left, Bronya finally spoke up and asked a question.
She turned to look at Bronya, who was sitting blankly on the edge of the bed, her eyes softening.
Regardless, this is who I used to be, and I must have felt very resentful and uncomfortable after experiencing something like this.
And now is the time for her to hear the answer.
Bronya pursed her lips.
"Isn't Bronya completely useless?"
Even after becoming the Herrscher of Reason, she still couldn't stand by his side, and in the end, she even needed him to protect her.
Bronya looked at herself sitting on the edge of the bed and remained silent for a long time.
She didn't answer Bronya's question because she knew it didn't need an answer.
The fact that she could ask that question already shows that she has thought it through.
"Do you remember what Bronya told you before?"
Bronya's voice was very soft.
Bronya twitched her finger upon hearing this.
Of course she remembers.
On the plane before arriving in Abyss City, Bronya told herself that she would definitely figure things out after this experience.
Once he figures things out, Bronya will definitely help him.
Bronya looked at Chen Feng, who was lying unconscious on the bed, with a complicated expression. The image of him shielding her flashed through her mind, and then her complicated expression became firm.
"Have you thought this through now?"
Bronya asked again.
Bronya looked down at her hands, which were now unable to withstand even one of Kevin's attacks.
She wanted to stand by his side, not because she was entitled to it, but because she really didn't want to see Chen Feng standing alone in front of her anymore.
Saying goodbye with a smile—I absolutely must never see that happen again.
This time, Bronya received a positive response, not silence.
"...Bronya has thought it through."
Her voice was soft, but without hesitation.
Bronya doesn't want to be someone who needs protection anymore.
Bronya looked at her, a slight smile playing on her lips.
Her smile was filled with relief.
She had been waiting for these words for a long time.
I've been waiting since our first meeting, hoping the other person would take that step themselves.
She could have told Bronya about the future and the real answer from the very beginning, but that wasn't what she wanted.
Only by truly experiencing this feeling of powerlessness and loss can one truly understand the words one said to her.
She took the first step on her own path.
"it is good."
Bronya smiled and agreed.
"I'll tell you anything you want to ask, except about Chen Feng. If you want to know more about the future, I'll..."
"No."
Bronya raised her head, her eyes flashing with a stubborn light.
Bronya doesn't want to know about the future, because Bronya will change all the futures herself.
Upon hearing this, Bronya couldn't help but laugh.
This time, the laughter came from the bottom of my heart.
This is who I truly am.
Bronya spoke softly.
"Before I tell you about him, there's one more thing I want to tell you."
"What?"
"You are never alone."
Bronya looked at her without saying a word.
Bronya didn't say anything more. She turned around, went to the window, and looked out.
There was nothing outside the window, only a hazy gray sky.
But her gaze seemed to pierce through the hazy sky and reach a very distant place.
Meanwhile, St. Freya.
Kiana and Mei finished their day's lessons.
"Go and rest first."
Fu Hua stopped at the corner of the corridor and adjusted her glasses.
Her tone was calm. Kiana wanted to say something, but in the end she said nothing and closed her mouth again.
Her mind is in a mess right now; that voice has started again recently.
It kept appearing in her dreams, appearing repeatedly, which annoyed Kiana.
In addition, Bronya and Chen Feng had been gone for a long time, so she couldn't help but worry.
"When will Bronya and the others be back?"
Mei spoke softly, as if she were asking herself a question.
But Fu Hua heard it. She knew something, but she didn't answer. Instead, she pushed open the door and went into the room.
Kiana and Mei returned to their dormitory side by side, neither of them saying a word.
Seeing Kiana's current state, she did not stop her.
This is something she has to go through now.
She will not intervene unless absolutely necessary.
However, Chen Feng and Bronya have been in the Sea of Quanta for so long this time; almost two months have passed.
Nothing should happen, right?
Kiana shook her head, banishing the terrible thought from her mind.
She left after seeing Kiana lie down to rest.
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Kiana's Timeline
Kiana sighed.
The timeframe for the Moon Throne is fast approaching, and she had originally planned for Kiana to take the initiative during this period, and she had even convinced Kiana. However, Chen Feng and Bronya have not yet returned.
So they were gone for such a long time during this period?
Kiana shook her head; it had been too long, and she couldn't quite remember.
Exhausted, Kiana stood up, stretched, and then pushed open the door and went out.
She was going to find Mei.
It's been a long time since I've seen Mei, so I thought I'd treat her to a meal today.
Mei has just left the past timeline.
During this period of time, she has been diligently studying how to pursue boys, and has even taken many notes for it.
Unfortunately, Chen Feng was away for too long this time, so all her studies were completely useless. Helpless, Mei could only keep teaching her past self how to cook.
Anyway, there's definitely no problem with making delicious food.
While pondering, Mei picked up the notebook filled with notes and began to look through it.
She was calculating which move would be most appropriate to use first after Chen Feng returned.
Just as she was deep in thought, her door was suddenly pushed open with a loud bang.
"Mei! I'm hungry!"
Mei was startled by the noise, and the notebook in her hand fell to the ground.
She turned her head warily to look at Kiana, and said coquettishly, "Next time, could you please knock before coming in? It's scary, you know."
As she spoke, Mei bent down to pick up the notebook, carefully blew off the dust, and casually placed it on the table.
Kiana noticed the other person's actions, but instead of speaking directly, she scratched her head and chuckled.
"I just missed you."
"I think you just want to freeload a meal."
"Oh, please don't say such harsh things, I really miss you!"
Mei shook her head with a helpless smile.
She immediately stood up and said, "Okay, okay, what do you want to eat for lunch?"
"Everything Mei makes is delicious, I'm not a picky eater!"
After receiving Kiana's approval, Mei reluctantly picked up an apron and went into the kitchen.
He's become the god of the earth, yet he still acts like a little kid every day.
Just after Mei entered the kitchen, Kiana cautiously peeked at Mei, who was busy in the kitchen, and then tiptoed to the table where Mei had been sitting. Looking at the notebook, she curiously picked it up.
"When did Mei start taking notes? It's been so many years since graduation, it can't be a diary, can it?"
Kiana thought to herself, then peeked out again to look at Mei.
After confirming that the other person hadn't noticed, she carefully opened the notebook with great curiosity.
When she turned to the first page, the smile on her face gradually disappeared, and then her face was filled with shock and disbelief.
Teaching my past self... chasing... Chen Feng...
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