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Although Kiana said she was going to the convenience store to find something to eat, she probably had other motives.

As He Chengrui had predicted, there were indeed traces of a battle with the assassins near the convenience store.

'If Kiana came here investigating the Honkai, it seems she'll be entering Chiba Academy soon.'

"However, since it's near my home, I hadn't considered walking this way."

'Wasn't it a bit too early for the two of them to meet?'

Is it my fault?

'Changing things too much will backfire, and I won't make that mistake again.'

Let's not keep Kiana for now.

Just as He Chengrui had expected, Kiana accepted Mei's kindness and chose to leave, and He Chengrui did not try to stop her.

But the wheels of fate had already begun to turn.

I said goodbye to Kiana on Saturday, and on Monday I found her in my class.

He Chengrui frowned slightly, feeling a little irritated, but he had no choice but to accept the situation.

"Hehehe, the bread is so delicious."

"...Kiana, I won't say anything if you sleep in class, but could you please not disturb the other students?"

Kiana was woken up by her classmate next to her. Kiana got up, looked around blankly at her classmates who were smiling at her, and scratched her head.

"...Let's continue the lesson."

……

"Mei's cooking is so delicious! I wish I could eat it every day!"

"That's an exaggeration, Kiana. The teacher's cooking is much better than mine."

"Really? I haven't tried it yet!"

As she spoke, Kiana put down her bowl and looked at He Chengrui expectantly.

"……Next time."

So that's why Kiana and Mei are living together.

He knew that Siegfried and Raiden Ryoma were behind the scenes, but He Chengrui was still a little annoyed that the plot was getting out of his control.

After dinner, the two offered to help wash the dishes, but He Chengrui refused.

"Tick tock."

Even after turning off the tap, the remaining water droplets continued to drip.

He Chengrui stared at the bowl in the sink for a long time, then sighed.

"I should have known better than to give Kiana that bread."

……

The days that followed were uneventful. He Chengrui spent his days going to work, reading, and giving Mei some advice on cooking.

Even with two Herrscher power banks, the speed at which they become stronger is far slower than that of the previous civilization.

But it's sufficient for the current level of civilization.

On November 16, He Chengrui learned of Lei Dianlongma's arrest.

'At least the plot hasn't changed much.'

'Hopefully Mei can hold on until March 28th next year to become a Herrscher again.'

As expected, Mei's life changed dramatically as soon as the news of Raiden Ryoma's arrest spread.

Her usually friendly classmates began to leave her side and started targeting her in every way.

After a while, Mei would see obscene words carved on her desk every day when she went to school.

Walking down the street, you can hear people talking about you, but the content is unbearable to hear.

Kiana and He Chengrui, being the two closest to Mei, were naturally also affected.

But the two of them wouldn't care.

……

"how?"

Watching He Chengrui taste her food, Mei asked somewhat nervously.

He Chengrui didn't say anything, he just nodded.

"Yay! Mei, Yoshikage Kira approves of you."

Seeing He Chengrui nod, Kiana hugged Mei and cheered.

"Kiana, we're too close."

Mei blushed, but did not push Kiana away.

"...I don't think getting my approval is something to celebrate. Also, Kiana, could you please stop calling me Yoshikage Kira?"

"Hmph, didn't you secretly say things like 'My name is Yoshikage Kira, and I'm 33 years old' last time?"

"If you don't want me to call you, then make me a cake."

"You're really good at scheming, Kiana."

He Chengrui did not refuse and got up to make a cake for Kiana, and of course Mei also got a share.

'Just treat it like raising a cat,' He Chengrui thought to himself.

After finishing the cake, He Chengrui saw the two off and went back to his room to rest.

Upon opening the panel, I discovered that there are still three days until the next simulation.

I wonder who I'll draw next time.

……

The impact of the economic case involving Lei Dianlongma continues.

When the three returned home the next day, they found that Mei's house had been sealed off.

The three of them were at a loss and sat silently on He Chengrui's sofa.

'We can't let the power bank get away now.'

Thinking this, He Chengrui asked.

"Mei, how much money do you have left?"

"It can still be used for a while."

"Then stay at my house for a while."

"This……"

"Kiana, what do you think?"

Seeing Mei hesitate, He Chengrui interrupted her and asked Kiana for her opinion.

Kiana understood immediately and said she wanted to stay at He Chengrui's place.

"That's settled then. There are still empty rooms on the first floor. You can tidy them up yourselves."

After saying that, He Chengrui got up to prepare a meal.

"Mei, stop standing there and come tidy up the room."

"It's okay, even if we don't have a house anymore, I'll always stay with Mei!"

Kiana then pulled Mei along to tidy up the room.

……

"Mmm~ The teacher's cooking is so delicious."

"Of course, Mei's cooking is delicious too!"