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She had always lived the life of a pampered young lady. Even when her father was imprisoned and she was bullied by her classmates, she still lived a normal life. But now, having left her peaceful and safe environment, she felt very uneasy about the various things that might happen next.

"She probably hasn't gone to sleep yet at this hour."

Unable to sleep and feeling depressed, Raiden Mei wanted to talk to Kiana, spend some time with her to soothe her emotions, and gain some courage from her.

She felt that she had become increasingly dependent on 'Kiana' these days.

She wore a silk nightgown, exposing her smooth, fair arms and legs to the air. She lost some of her usual dignified demeanor as a young lady and gained more of a gentle charm.

Raiden Mei pushed open the door and went out.

We might have to part ways soon. Should I sleep with Kiana tonight?

As she walked, she couldn't help but feel anticipation, but it was quickly replaced by shyness.

I'm such a grown-up, it feels a little embarrassing to say something like this.

However, as she turned the corner in the corridor, Mei suddenly froze.

By the dim moonlight, she could see the scene in the living room. In the darkness and quiet, Bronya's slender figure sat by the window, alone in her wheelchair, looking at the stars in the sky.

"Bronya? Aren't you asleep yet?"

Mei opened her mouth, and finally spoke softly.

"Yes, Bronya can't sleep."

Bronya noticed Mei's arrival but didn't react much, replying in a soft voice.

But looking at her, Mei assumed that Bronya was depressed because she hadn't received any contact from her mother.

Feeling a pang of sympathy, I stepped forward and gently comforted them.

“Bronya, don’t worry, I believe your mother will contact you soon. Perhaps she has just encountered something important.”

"Don't worry too much, your health is just as important."

"Yes, Bronya is fine."

Bronya responded softly, while Mei continued to comfort her.

“Your mother must love you very much, and she must be anxiously searching for you right now.”

"No matter what, we will definitely help you find your mother. Kiana and I will stay with you during this time."

With her hand on the back of the wheelchair, next to Bronya's shoulder, Mei's voice was gentle yet resolute.

Seeing Mei's concerned and sincere gaze, Bronya remained silent for a moment before responding.

“Yes, Bronya believes it too.”

But it can't be found.

Bronya's mother is dead.

She died the first time at the time of her birth, and the second time when she was in the most desperate moment.

Her Cocolia... her mother, had already died during the X-10 experiment.

Because she had lost so much in the experiment, she could see very clearly that the other party had become increasingly crazy, paranoid, and greedy, and was no longer the gentle Cocolia's mother she once was.

Perhaps the love from the orphanage still exists, but it has become distorted and insignificant, turning into a weight in madness.

A flicker of emotion crossed her eyes as she looked up to meet Raiden Mei's gaze and spoke softly.

"Thank you for your concern, Mei-neechan. You should go and rest. Bronya wants to be alone."

Mei looked concerned, wanting to say something but holding back, but seeing Bronya's indifferent gaze, she couldn't utter a word.

In the end, all I could leave behind was a word of concern and advice.

"But don't stay up too late, you should get some rest too. If you need anything, you can come find Mei-neechan."

"Well, Bronya knows."

Seeing Bronya nod in agreement, Mei hesitated for a moment after giving her instructions before finally leaving, leaving Bronya alone in silence, and then went off to...

Kiana's room.

She just wanted to chat, and that way she could be there for Bronya when she needed help.

Watching Raiden Mei's figure disappear.

Bronya placed her hand on her chest, where a faint ripple was stirring in her heart.

During the X-10 experiment, she lost Seele, and with her, most of her emotions.

But even the slightest ripples were felt very clearly by her, because they were emotions she had always cherished and held in her heart, emotions she was familiar with and longed to return to.

That gentle expression, the way the other person had always cared for and looked after him, and the unreserved love he showed.

And then there's that idiot Kiana, who's like a single-celled paramecium.

The brief time we spent together, and everything about it.

They all plucked at my heartstrings.

Just like when I was in the orphanage.

The living room fell silent again, and a person sat alone in the darkness.

Bronya looked up at the night sky, where two stars stood close together, nestled intimately close to each other.

But Bronya knew perfectly well that it was just an illusion; stars were celestial bodies that reflected or emitted light, and in reality, they were incredibly far away.

Seele, if Bronya did that, would you forgive me?

In the darkness and silence, only the soft ticking of the clock could be heard.

But in her heart, she already had, and always had, the answer.

I will not forgive.

Two more days passed.

"Hmph~ Come here! I practiced a new move yesterday."

“These are techniques that Bronya has already gotten tired of.”

The two were playing a game.

Kiana proudly showed off the new moves she and Qi Shi had practiced together, and Bronya retaliated without hesitation.

"Alright, you two~ stop playing around and come wash your hands and eat." Mei said gently but helplessly from outside.

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Chapter 25 Seele, no matter what, Bronya will save you!

After being called several times, the two, who were difficult to get to come, finally came to the table to eat. Mei watched Bronya eat.

These past few days, Bronya's mother has still been unreachable, and the police station has not responded after she reported the incident to the police.

Bronya seems to have completely integrated into this family.

She couldn't help but wonder if she should bring Bronya along when she went to Kiana's aunt's place.

And after they came back, they lived together.

She was naturally worried about leaving her alone, and she also liked Bronya very much.

The house was large enough to accommodate one more person, and she was happy to live with Bronya and take care of her.

Raiden Mei was thinking about how to tell Bronya when lunch quickly passed.

Bronya was dragged along by Kiana to play games.

She finally found a gaming partner in the game. Playing against Qi Shi was not fun at all; the only way to play was to use combos to kill others.

Qi Shi: This newbie is already complaining about being a pro.

Bronya's appearance finally gave her a worthy opponent. Apart from the opponent's sharp tongue, she had a lot of fun every time.

Kiana is easily smug and unwilling to admit defeat, while Bronya is indifferent yet sharp-tongued.

Although the two often bickered and argued, they were surprisingly harmonious together.

Inside the room, the two of them were engrossed in playing a game.

Kiana: "Hahaha~ Try this move! How about it!"

Bronya: "Not so great, just average. Bronya doesn't understand why you're so proud of yourself."

Kiana: "Kiyana, help me! Let her experience our combination attack!"

Qi Shi: "This is already considered cheating, I mean... we need to pay more."

Kiana: "I won again! Hmph~ As expected, I'm still the best!"

Bronya: "You idiot Kiana, have you lost sight of reality? Bronya has already won seventeen games, two more than you."

Kiana: "Ugh! You little dwarf, don't be so happy yet."

The two bickered while playing games. Mei would sometimes bring them fruit and sit beside them, chatting and watching them bicker and play games with a gentle smile.

It wasn't until almost dinner time that Kiana went to help, not forgetting to defiantly declare that she would show Bronya her skills after dinner. Mei, on the other hand, gently told Bronya to play by herself for a while, as dinner would be served soon.

This scene is filled with the warmth of family and young girl.

A pleasant day together has passed.

In Bronya's room, while everyone else was fast asleep.

My phone, which was on the bedside table, suddenly vibrated.

Bronya opened her eyes on the bed. Whether as an assassin or now as a member of Anti-Entropy, she has always maintained an extremely professional demeanor.

After getting up, she stared at it silently for a while before picking it up.

With a few clicks and placed in front of you, an ordinary mobile phone transforms into a high-tech portable computer.

The next moment, a virtual projection appeared in front of Bronya, showing the image of a mature blonde woman, Cocolia.

"Bronya! What are you doing! It's been so many days, why haven't you made a move yet!"

As soon as she appeared, Cocolia let out an angry cry.