A chat group where you switch bodies with Alicia at the start?

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With a slight pull, he lifted Seele up.

"...Hmm? You don't have a fever, do you?" Looking at Miss Blue Wendy, who was holding her hand and then lowering her eyes to count her pees, Jiang Qiao was a little puzzled. She raised her hand and gently touched the former's forehead—unlike before, the touch of a boy made the shy Xi'er tremble like a startled fawn.

"I'm fine..." Seele's soft, sweet voice, tinged with a hint of shyness, shook her head.

"Ah That's good."

"By the way, where's Bronya? Isn't she with you?" The magnetic voice, though quite different from Bronya's sweet, childlike tone, still held a deep concern that captivated Seele—it was as if she were still Bronya. Only, hearing that name from Jiang Qiao's lips dampened Seele's spirits slightly, and she whispered:

"...Bronya, she should be resting in her room right now."

"Do you need to see her for something?"

"Oh, no."

"I just finished what I was doing and got back, and here I am... Um, do you know where Kiana is?"

"As for Kiana... normally, she should be at the training grounds right now..."

"Training grounds? Surprisingly rigorous, um... thanks, Seele."

"Um..." Seeing Jiang Qiao about to leave, Xi'er seemed to want to say something, which puzzled the former:

"anything?"

"..."

Seeing Xi'er's hesitant stammering, Jiang Qiao seemed to understand something, smiled, and asked:

"Want to come along?"

"Ah... okay, actually I was also planning to go to the training grounds." Seele paused for a moment, then cheered up and whispered—of course, her original plan was actually to go see Bronya.

Since the meal replacement wasn't available, they had to make do with the real Bronya. After seeing Jiang Qiao return, although she felt a little awkward because of what had happened before, she unexpectedly wanted to stay by Bronya's side.

Whether it's out of a desire to learn more or something else.

As for Bronya... well, what can you do when Bronya is always so busy? Since that's the case, as her dear younger sister, Seele certainly can't hold Bronya back from doing important things.

Of course, she was also hesitant about whether she should go to Bronya's place as usual—after all, not going would seem like she was standing Bronya up.

However, Black Seele offered her own perspective on this.

Are you going to play video games with your older sister?

Upon hearing this, Seele made her choice instantly.

It's not that she dislikes Bronya; it's just that when she's with Bronya, she's basically dragged into playing games. When there's no other choice, playing games together is a bit better.

But to be honest, Seele isn't actually that enthusiastic about games.

It's also hard to understand Bronya's certain fanaticism—when they're not on the same wavelength, Seele can only nod and agree with a subtle smile, which is somewhat exhausting.

This is especially true after having already tried the excellent meal replacement 'Sister Bronya'.

Compared to the somewhat useless Bronya, "Bronya" is not only more handsome and understands her better, but is also very considerate, truly "crushing Bronya"—at least in terms of "meeting needs," Seele has to admit that she likes Jiang Qiao, the substitute Bronya, a little more.

The only thing that might be troubling for Seele is that the person behind 'Bronya' is actually a boy, which might be a little...exciting for the shy Seele?

Of course, Jiang Qiao's intentions might be simpler to understand.

Aside from needing to deliver a gift to Mr. Popsicle later, his immediate priority is to figure out the current state of civilization during his absence.

"Are you having a good time here, Seele?"

"Yes, everyone at the base is very nice, and Dr. Einstein and the others take good care of me..." Apart from Bronya's addiction to games, which made Seele a little unhappy, Miss Blue Wendy was full of energy when faced with Jiang Qiao's questions. Under Jiang's subtle words, she talked about her life at the base like a trash can being dumped.

"...Seele really couldn't tell you and Bronya apart at all." Seele, who was having a great time chatting, also felt a little resentful—as Bronya's number one fan, how could I have mistaken her for someone else? And Brother Jiang Qiao didn't even remind me... really...

"That just means I'm very successful, but you don't need to care too much about it."

"For me at that time, for 'Bronya' at that time, everything I felt for Seele was genuine—whether it was emotions or every smile, they all came from your sister Bronya—and of course, from me as well."

This is precisely why Jiang Qiao didn't care too much about others treating her as the original owner, because although due to the 'body exchange,' this inner self is named Jiang Qiao.

From a material perspective—the perfect fit, the self that uses the physical body, apart from a few decisions, is indeed expressed through the [body]—and correspondingly, those complex emotions and those decisions made also belong to each other.

Looking at Jiang's sincere smile, Xi'er was stunned, her heart pounding.

For some inexplicable reason, she had the sudden thought that 'Bronya' was pretty good too.

...Damn! Damn! This is a betrayal of Bronya!

However, according to what Jiang Qiao said, Bronya deliberately told him not to reveal the truth. Could this also mean that... Bronya wanted him to treat Jiang Qiao with the same attitude and feelings?

Thinking about what she had received from Jiang Qiao, Miss Lan Wendy felt more and more that it made sense.

Yes! That's right! Bronya must think so too!

If that's the case, then it definitely isn't a 'betrayal'!

Once Seele had figured it out, all the little lingering doubts she had about 'meal replacement Bronya'—Jiang Qiao—vanished instantly, and the emotions she felt for her now became equal to, or perhaps even more than, those for Bronya.

In return, Seele's attitude towards Jiang Qiao became even closer, and she even took his arm directly—the fairy Ellie, watching this development, raised her eyebrows, and then... held back!

Although the Salt Lake Base was not small, it was still quite familiar to Jiang Qiao, who had previously explored the entire area in the Bronya.

A dedicated training ground—a facility specially modified for Herrschers like Bronya and Kiana, which even includes a simulated battlefield function modeled after Schicksal.

Following the feelings in his heart and along the familiar power, he immediately saw a white-haired girl standing on the head of the gradually dissipating Honkai Emperor in the training ground, holding the Void Spear in her hand.

"Hmph, easy peasy~" Kiana, with her pretty face held high, casually slung the Spear of the Void over her shoulder with an air of ease and self-satisfaction—until she sensed something and turned to look at Seele.

Seeing Seele made him quite happy. The white-furred ball of fur, with the nature of a queen, was very satisfied with Bronya, this gentle and weak little sister. In short, she was very pleased.

But when he saw Jiang Qiao beside him, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and... his body involuntarily trembled slightly.

"Ha, what brings you here?"

"It's been so long, I thought something had happened to you... Hmph." Kiana, arms crossed, hummed softly, instinctively wanting to say something sarcastic, but seeing that faint smile, she stopped herself.

"How about that? I've made rapid progress lately."

"You have indeed improved... Can you beat Bronya?"

"Hmph, that's when..." The strong-willed white fluffy girl was not about to back down. She subconsciously wanted to say that she was stronger than that short guy, but when she actually said it, she felt a little guilty.

...She really can't beat Bronya.

Indeed, after being specially trained by someone in Paradise, Kiana, who was already exceptionally talented in combat, completely overwhelmed Bronya in close combat alone. She was also quite adept at using Honkai energy and could even use the Herrscher of the Void's authority, which she couldn't use before.

But compared to Bronya... well, it can only be said that someone seems to be a bit 'biased' towards Bronya—Bronya, who is already in her complete form, doesn't need to put in much effort and has already reached the end of the 'Herrscher' path, although the latter can't actually unleash the true power of [Bronya] right now.

Even so, Bronya, who has at least reached the combat power of the 'Herrscher of Reason', has already surpassed Kiana, who is still within the realm of humanity.

Knowing a little about the situation, Kiana's beautiful eyes widened slightly as she glanced at Jiang Qiao with great displeasure.

Don't you have any idea why I can't beat Bronya?

Even though they're both Herrschers, Bronya doesn't have to put in any effort at all; she can just pick up the pieces and have them chewed up and fed to her.

And what about yourself?

This guy hasn't actually unlocked my potential at all!

Chapter 288 Putting aside the facts, aren't you completely without fault?

"Hmph, enough nonsense, how about you spar with me?"

Kiana, annoyed by Bronya's 'aiding and abetting' actions in taking shortcuts, and wanting to vent her frustration on Jiang Qiao, the 'culprit', raised an eyebrow and gave the latter a provocative look.

Jiang Qiao, who hadn't paid much attention to this, rested her chin on her hand, pondered for a moment, and then nodded happily:

"Very well, let me test the results of your cultivation in this short period of time."

Although there are actually more convenient ways, seeing the white fluffy ball's defiant and fighting spirit, there's no need to dampen her enthusiasm.

In the training ground.

Looking at the girl in the tight-fitting training clothes that perfectly accentuated her beautiful figure, Jiang Qiao smiled without saying a word.

The former, carrying a baseball bat, spoke up:

"Aren't you going to take a weapon? I don't want to bully unarmed guys!"

"all the same."

Kiana's anger flared instantly upon hearing this.

They're all the same? What do you mean?! You mean it doesn't matter whether I have a weapon or not when you attack me?

—The white fluffy dumpling's stubborn temper flared up in an instant.

It's one thing to be bullied by that white-haired uncle in Paradise, but you also look down on me?

How dare they look down on me like that? I can't stand it! I absolutely can't stand it!

"Hmph, I'll beat your face so badly that Bronya won't recognize you!" Kiana, wielding a baseball bat, charged towards Jiang Qiao with agile and swift steps.

Jiang Qiao seemed somewhat helpless about this.

For him, a more accurate statement would be 'any weapon is the same to me'—I can use any of them.

But if we really want to understand it that way... it doesn't seem like it's entirely wrong?