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[Simulation complete, please claim your reward]

103 years have passed in the blink of an eye. He Chengrui sat blankly on the bed, processing his memories.

As dawn broke, He Chengrui glanced at the time: 6:29.

'Let's receive the rewards first,' He Chengrui thought, checking the rewards he had received.

It's still about a stand-in, an imprint, and a lottery.

"I thought it would be manufactured directly for Heaven."

"What, you're not satisfied?"

"No, it's nice to have more people to chat with."

Ignoring the white snake that had appeared, He Chengrui began to examine Aponia's inscription, "Discipline."

The effect seems to be exactly the same as Aponia's own ability, which can enhance the "persuasiveness" of her words.

"Then it's time to draw cards."

After using up his lottery chances, a stone mask appeared out of thin air in He Chengrui's hand.

It was the stone mask that Father Pucci had sought but could not obtain during his simulation.

Without making any comment, He Chengrui simply stared at the Stone Mask for a while before placing it in the same spot as DIO's skull.

“I thought you would at least show some emotional reaction, but I didn’t expect you to be so calm,” the White Snake said.

He Chengrui sighed and said, "Take it easy. We've lived this long enough, there's no need to get upset about this kind of thing."

"if I get it I am lucky, but if not, it is fate."

Then, when I opened the panel again, I no longer saw the column for the number of simulations. Instead, there was only the words "Start Simulation".

'After watching it, whether you simulate it or not depends on your mood?'

"Let me rest for a while, I'm a little tired."

Just then, his phone rang; it was a message from Chiba Academy.

"We have to go back to work tomorrow. Didn't a few students die? How come they suppressed the matter so quickly?"

"It must have been Cocolia who made the move."

After lying in bed for a while, He Chengrui got up to prepare breakfast.

"Knock knock." A knock sounded at the door. He Chengrui was a little puzzled, so he went to open the door first.

"Good morning, teacher! Hmph, are you sleeping in? You can't be so lazy!" Kiana greeted energetically.

"It's strange that Kiana can get up this early," He Chengrui muttered, glancing up at the clock on the wall.

'Is it already 8:31? I've been lying here for so long.'

"Come down quickly if you're awake, Mei has already made breakfast."

He Chengrui nodded, washed up, and went downstairs to have breakfast.

Mei looked at He Chengrui and had an indescribable feeling, sensing that her teacher's demeanor had changed a lot.

'My teacher used to have a quiet strength that I could sense, but now all I seem to feel is calmness?'

At this moment, He Chengrui was still processing his memories, so he ignored Mei's gaze.

"I've finished eating. Thanks for the treat."

"Oh, right, school starts tomorrow, remember to get ready."

Upon hearing this news, the two's good mood for the day came to an end. Seeing this, He Chengrui didn't say anything more and got up to go upstairs.

After sitting for a short while, there was another knock on the door. After opening the door, Mei extended an invitation to He Chengrui.

"Would you like to go for a walk, teacher?"

After hesitating for a moment, He Chengrui nodded and decided to go out for some fresh air.

......

The weather was nice, and the three of them strolled down the street, enjoying the sunshine on their skin.

Wow! Grilled sausage, I want some!

As she spoke, Kiana tugged at He Chengrui's clothes.

Feeling the familiar sensation of raising a daughter, He Chengrui smiled, patted Kiana's head, and handed her some money.

Kiana smiled and ran towards the food stall across the street.

Mei was about to say something, but she felt she couldn't get a word in edgewise because of the atmosphere between the two.

When He Chengrui noticed Mei looking at him, he assumed she wanted it too, so he took out two more bills from his wallet.

"No need, teacher, I don't want to eat," Mei waved her hand and declined.

But He Chengrui still stuffed the money into Mei's hand and then patted her head.

"Don't be so polite with me, go buy two and try them."

Mei blushed as she accepted the money, took two steps forward, and looked back at He Chengrui.

He Chengrui remained standing there, gazing at her tenderly.

'Is this what it feels like to have adults in the house...?'

Thinking it over, Mei followed Kiana's footsteps and walked towards the other side.

"Why don't you go over there?" the white snake asked.

“A little guy is coming,” He Chengrui replied.

Then, a sweet, childlike voice rang out.

"Sir, do you know where Qianyu Academy is?"

"I know, do you need me to take you there?"

"Won't this go to too much trouble for you?"

"No, but let's wait a bit, there are still some people who haven't arrived yet."

Kiana and Mei then returned, looking at Bronya sitting in a wheelchair with a puzzled expression.

When He Chengrui saw the two return, he didn't say anything, but simply pushed Bronya towards home.

The two women exchanged a glance and both saw the confusion in each other's eyes.

......

The road home passed by Qianyu Academy. After thanking He Chengrui, Bronya prepared to push her wheelchair away.

Seeing this, Mei asked Bronya if she needed help.

But Bronya shook her head and pushed her wheelchair away.

Watching Bronya's figure disappear around the corner, He Chengrui withdrew his gaze.

"Let's go back."

"Huh? We just came out, are we going back already?" Kiana protested.

"tired."

"...Where did you come from, old man?"

"Then call me 'Grandpa' and let me hear it?"

"?"

......

"Bronya, how is it?"

“Cocolia, my gut tells Bronya that our operation may have been exposed.”

"Oh? Really? You're not hurt, are you?"

"No, but is it really necessary to do this?"

"Of course, Bronya, it's all for Seele."

“…Bronya understands.”