Did the main characters enter the wrong game in their second playthrough?

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"No...it's just that I have a friend who looks a lot like you, Mei-nee, from her appearance to her voice, but...her cooking skills..."

Recalling the "moment of judgment" of a certain Thunder General, Ying subconsciously felt a physiological discomfort in her stomach.

"Haha, it seems your friend is quite interesting, just like me... If I had the chance, I'd really like to get to know him. But don't worry, while my cooking skills aren't top-notch, I'm quite good at making some home-style dishes."

Mei comforted Ying, saying that cooking was just a matter of taking care of Kiana. During the time she was comforting Kiana, she had already gone from a complete cooking novice to a qualified "chef".

"That's right, Mei-neechan cooks very well. Ying is in for a treat today."

Bronya remained the same quiet, innocent girl. Although she was rather indifferent in expressing her emotions, Ying could sense that she was still very warm inside.

So, subconsciously, she ruffled the smooth gray hair, and Ying unconsciously raised the corners of her mouth, saying:

"Yeah, I'm looking forward to it!"

"Well……"

Bronya's face flushed slightly. This guy...

She and Kiana are completely different personalities.

One is very outgoing, the other... is a bit well-behaved?

However, she didn't feel annoyed at all.

but……

She gently removed the hand that was stroking her head.

"Ah! Sorry..."

Ying blushed as she realized she had just done something out of line.

He quickly withdrew his hand, feeling very apologetic for his offensive behavior.

"It's okay, sometimes Mei-neechan and silly Kiana do that too..."

When Kiana was mentioned, Bronya's eyes dimmed slightly, and then she looked up at Ying, who had a face full of shame.

"Luminous, do you think... Kiana, that idiot, can really take care of herself?"

"Um... I'm sorry, I'm not very familiar with Miss Kiana, and I don't know much about the world she went to..."

Upon hearing this, Ying shook her head slightly.

The world called "Starry Sky Railway" was too idealistic and too sci-fi for her.

She had wandered through many worlds in the past, but had never seen such a bizarre and wonderful universe.

In fact... in Teyvat, she didn't even have the chance to touch the real sky.

"That's right..."

Bronya nodded knowingly, seemingly somewhat disappointed.

Although they usually seem to be at odds with the idiot Kiana and often bicker, but...

She was still a little unaccustomed to being away for the first time.

"We're here! Mei! I'm so hungry!"

At the door, the carefree Theresa changed into the slippers she had left there and, as always, barged in with a gust of wind. She then sat down on the sofa in a nonchalant manner, showing none of the maturity and composure expected of a school principal.

Chapter 18 Kiana: A Perilous Premonition

"Sigh... We have this adorable new kid here, can't you at least show a little bit of your authority as headmaster?"

Himeko looked at the imposing man with a look of helplessness in her eyes.

Just two days ago, I was so worried about Kiana that I couldn't even drink my favorite bitter melon juice...

Now that you know Kiana is safe, are you starting to let loose again?

"Huh? Since we're already family, there's no need to put on any unnecessary airs, right?"

Theresa looked at Himeko, who seemed like some kind of stubborn old man, and rolled her eyes slightly.

"..."

Himeko was speechless for a moment, but... Theresa's words weren't wrong either.

"Sorry you saw this funny, but as the headmistress said, now that we've joined St. Freya Academy, we're family. That kind of formality... we don't need it anymore."

Himeko smiled lightly at Ying, then casually sat down next to Theresa, and with a hint of disdain, pushed away the white head that was leaning against her.

"Family...?"

Upon hearing this, Ying was taken aback, as if recalling her brother in another world, and then... slowly revealed a warm smile.

"Well... I'll be leaving the rest of the work to you all!"

"No need to be so polite. Actually, we also have our own selfish motives. After all, you are now our only bridge to communicate with Kiana..."

Upon hearing Theresa's words, a hint of melancholy flashed in Ying's eyes.

Yes... this warmth shouldn't belong to her, right?

Just like in Teyvat, the gods focus on themselves not for the so-called emotions of mortals, but for the value they can create.

"but……"

Theresa's tone suddenly changed, her blue eyes fixed intently on Ying in front of her.

"You didn't come into this world of your own volition. Like Kiana, you are a victim. If you don't mind, you can consider us your partners, St. Freya your new home, and start a new journey in this world. What do you say?"

Theresa sincerely reached out her hand to Ying, who looked somewhat forlorn.

"Here, you are not a tool used for communication, nor a puppet controlled by others; you are an individual with your own independent consciousness."

St. Freya will not interfere with your choices. Whatever choice you make, we will not blame you, because it is your own decision, and we have no right to interfere.

Under everyone's watchful eyes, Theresa became serious for the first time in a long time, and then told the silent Ying a story about the founding of St. Freya Academy.

The story is both long and short; it's simply about a guy who inherited his best friend's ideals and tried to create a place where "weapons" could gain "freedom."

In this unfair world, most of the forces fighting against the Honkai are girls who are adapted to Honkai energy. These girls are born with the mission of resisting the Honkai. However, under the cruelty of fate, the girls who have been implanted with artificial stigmata are treated as expendable resources and thrown into various battlefields. Their lives are like flames that bloom in the night, fleeting and ephemeral.

St. Freya Academy was created for these girls who were like fireflies.

Here, they are treated as human beings, not weapons. They have their own emotions, which they can express and convey without restraint or worry.

They are no different from ordinary girls, except that they bear the heavy responsibility of saving the world.

After those heartfelt words, the gloom in Ying's eyes gradually faded, replaced by a clear look.

Yes... Now no one can restrain her, and St. Freya will become her strongest support.

Even though she doesn't have the ability to communicate with Kiana, these people will still choose to help her, because that's what they originally wanted to do.

So, under the expectant gazes of everyone, Ying slowly nodded, her fingers, which were resting on her legs, suddenly clenched and then gently loosened... Finally, a smile appeared on her delicate face.

"I understand!"

"Thank you, Theresa!"

"Hehe~ Well then, let's just wait patiently for the delicious food Mei is making!"

Seeing Ying's enlightened expression, Theresa nodded with satisfaction, her previous serious demeanor completely gone.

Then, he pulled out a Houmu comic book from somewhere, lay down on Himeko's round thighs, and started reading it with great interest.

"Ugh……"

Looking at Theresa, who was changing so rapidly, Himeko sighed helplessly, then smiled at Ying, telling her not to worry.

Fu Hua, who had entered the dormitory at some unknown time, did not say much, but naturally went into the kitchen to help Mei.

Bronya started playing the game, and incidentally...

"Here, this is a gift from Bronya to you."

Bronya handed a delicate cell phone to Ying, her gray eyes remaining indifferent.

"This is... a cell phone?"

Looking at the things she hadn't seen in so long, Ying was filled with emotion.

There is no such thing in Teyvat, and even the terminal of Sumeru cannot compare to the status of this guy in her heart.

but……

"This is too precious, I..."

"Don't worry, this is an old phone that Bronya discarded. It's a bit old, but it can still be used directly."

Bronya shook her head and explained to Ying.

"Can……"

Ying was still somewhat hesitant.

"Didn't the headmaster just say that now that we're family, it's perfectly normal for family members to share and give each other gifts? Ying doesn't need to worry about it too much."

"If you really care about it..."

Bronya stopped playing her game, a thoughtful look flashing in her gray eyes.

"When you ask that rope maker named Ling later, please have her help deliver Bronya's things to Kiana as well!"

Bronya said earnestly to Ying.

"Yeah! No problem!"

Ying nodded, after all, she had already agreed to help test whether Ling and Zhe could travel freely between the four worlds.

"So... what is it?"

Ying looked at Bronya with some curiosity.

"These are Kiana's unfinished homework from the past two days; Bronya has collected them all for her!"

"..."

"Forehead……"

Looking at the tiny Bronya in front of her, Ying's lips twitched instantly.

It seems... this child is black inside too...