As a symbiotic being, I raise children amidst the chaos.

Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the treetops, dappling the flowers and adding warmth to the air around them. Immersed in this rare tranquility, time seemed to slow down, and everything felt beautiful.

“Ragnar, don’t you think this world is truly amazing?” Chen Yuan suddenly spoke, his tone tinged with emotion. “We fight every day to protect this world, but when we truly stop to appreciate its beauty, we realize that it’s all so worthwhile.”

Ragnar paused for a moment upon hearing this, then looked gently at the beautiful scenery around him and replied, "Indeed. It is precisely because we know how to cherish this beauty that we are even more motivated to protect it."

"After all, as you said, what's the point of our efforts if we don't even truly understand what we're protecting?"

"As Valkyries, we bear the responsibility of protecting the world, but at the same time, we should also learn to enjoy every moment of life."

“In that case, even a simple walk or a chat can bring us unexpected joy,” Ragnar said softly, his gaze inadvertently sweeping over Bianca and Rita, a smile unconsciously spreading across his face.

“Just like those two children…” At this point, Bianca and Rita’s laughter drifted over. Ragnar looked at them and murmured, “True happiness is often hidden in the most ordinary of everyday life.”

"Chenyuan, what do you think our future will be like?" Ragnar suddenly asked, his voice tinged with a hint of uncertainty about the future. "These two children will also become Valkyries in the future, and they will walk the path I have walked..."

"No one can predict the future, but I can at least be sure of one thing—as long as those two people are together, they can overcome any difficulties they encounter."

"Don't you think so? Perhaps everyone has their own dreams and pursuits, but the two of them are definitely the best partners who can support each other and move forward together!"

After listening to Chen Yuan's words, Ragnar nodded slightly in agreement, then stretched and yawned. His previously calm gaze, now fixed on Chen Yuan, held an undisguised mischievous glint.

A slight, mocking smile played on his lips as he said, "Oh ho, you've got quite the smooth talk. You must be quite the playboy, leaving your mark everywhere..."

"How could that be? I'm purely..." Chen Yuan was about to retort when she heard this, but she suddenly swallowed the words back. She originally wanted to talk about pure love, but after thinking about it carefully, she decided to put aside Bronya and the others.

From Cocolia, whom he met at the beginning, to Theresa and Fu Hua later, he didn't really seem to be in a pure love relationship... Thinking of this, Chen Yuan couldn't help but feel a little guilty, and a few beads of sweat began to appear on his forehead.

To avoid an awkward atmosphere, Chen Yuan quickly coughed twice and changed the subject, saying, "Oh dear, speaking of which, it's such a rare opportunity for us to take a walk together today!"

As she spoke, she raised her hand to wipe the sweat from her forehead, forced a smile, and continued to suggest, "How about this, let's find a quiet and comfortable place to sit down, and then have a good chat, sharing our little secrets with each other?"

Ragnar naturally understood that Chenyuan was deliberately changing the subject, but he did not intend to expose her. He simply rolled his eyes at Chenyuan and gave a coquettish sigh.

"Hmph, you're not entirely without a bit of cleverness~ But this idea isn't bad, you little brat..."

After saying that, Ragnar turned around and called out to Bianca and Rita, who were not far away, "Bianca, Rita, let's go sit in that pavilion over there."

"Hmph... This woman seems even more despicable than Rita..." Chen Yuan glanced at Ragnar strangely and shuddered. Rita's current state was most likely due to Ragnar's influence; on the surface, she was a warm older sister, but in reality, she was a succubus!

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A day passed quickly. Chenyuan and Ragnar led the two on a tour of all the places to visit in the area. On the way back, Chenyuan transformed into a tiny person and sat on Rita's shoulder.

"Hmm~ I really had a lot of fun today~" Walking down the street, Ragnar stretched deeply, showing off his perfect physique. "If I could be this leisurely every day, these old bones of mine would be ruined!"

“No way, a Valkyrie like Ragnar would never do that.” Bianca followed behind her, still holding the clothes she had bought that day, looking at Ragnar with admiration.

Hearing Bianca's words, Ragnar immediately laughed. "Bianca has such a sweet tongue! But it's still necessary to relax occasionally. After all, always being on edge will really make you age faster!"

'This woman is really something…' Chen Yuan thought to himself, looking at Ragnar's curvaceous figure. He then coughed twice to shift his attention. "By the way, Ragnar, aren't you going to tell them about that?"

Dust Fate's words were like a thunderclap, exploding in the hearts of Bianca and Rita. Both of them paused, involuntarily turning their gazes toward Ragnar, who was not far ahead.

"Sister Ragnar, what exactly did His Highness say?" Rita broke the silence first, her delicate brows furrowing slightly. For some reason, she had a vague sense of unease, as if something bad was about to happen.

"Yeah, what exactly did that stinky Chen Yuan mean!" Bianca, standing to the side, also looked anxious, her hands unconsciously clenching into fists.

"No, are you being polite?" Hearing the two's questions, Chen Yuan looked blank, staring at Bianca with a black line appearing on his face.

Although I know Bianca is a tsundere now, all that's left is tsundere, where did the tsundere go? I can't see any of it!

However, Bianca had no time to consider Chen Yuan's feelings at this moment. She was preoccupied with figuring out the meaning behind Chen Yuan's words. She bit her lip slightly and continued to ask, "Sister Ragnar, please tell us quickly, stop keeping us in suspense!"

Faced with the two men's eager gazes, Ragnar first gave a slightly awkward smile, then gently scratched his cheek, seemingly finding it difficult to speak.

After hesitating for a moment, he finally spoke slowly, "Actually... this isn't a big deal. As you know, I'm just a temporary volunteer. My service period will end in a few days, so..."

At this point, Ragnar's voice trailed off, and he lowered his head, not daring to look at Bianca and Rita's expressions.

"So you're leaving us?" Bianca's heart sank upon hearing this, and a deep sense of reluctance immediately welled up in her clear eyes. For a moment, it was as if the whole world froze, with only her slightly trembling voice echoing in the air.

"How could this happen... I still wanted to stay with Ragnar-senpai." Bianca murmured to herself, her eyes gradually reddening, tears welling up, ready to spill over at any moment.

Rita, who was standing to the side, fell silent after hearing this. She slowly lowered her head, closed her eyes slightly, and unconsciously clenched her fists, as if trying to grasp something, but in the end, she could only let go helplessly.

After a long while, she asked softly in a slightly hoarse voice, "Sister Ragnar... how much longer?"

Looking at the two lovely yet heartbreaking girls before him, Ragnar felt a pang of sorrow. He took a deep breath, trying to keep his voice calm.

"Hmm... I think it'll be about two more days." After saying that, she felt as if her heart had been gripped tightly by an invisible hand.

However, despite feeling helpless, Ragnar forced a smile and looked on. "But don't worry, even without me by your side, I believe that with your potential, you will definitely become outstanding Valkyries in the future!"

“But…” Bianca opened her mouth, wanting to say something more to persuade Ragnar to stay, but the words caught in her throat. Just then, Chen Yuan, who had been standing silently to the side, suddenly interrupted her.

"Alright, don't be so sad." Chen Yuan gently patted Bianca's shoulder and comforted her, "All good things must come to an end. Everyone has their own path and life."

"Although Ragnar is about to leave you, it doesn't mean we'll never see each other again. Every departure is preparation for a reunion!"

Chen Yuan's words eased the atmosphere slightly. Bianca bit her lip and nodded gently. Rita also raised her head, concealing the reluctance in her eyes.

Seeing this, Ragnar smiled with relief and said, "Mr. Chenyuan is right. Besides, we can make the most of the remaining two days."

And so, for the next two days, they trained, ate, and chatted as usual, only with an added sense of appreciation. Ragnar shared his years of gardening experience with Bianca and Rita without reservation, and the two learned with exceptional diligence.

Time flies, and before we knew it, the final night had arrived. In this quiet moment, Ragnar, with a touch of trepidation, slowly walked to Rita's door.

Taking a deep breath, I gently raised my hand and knocked on the tightly closed door. The knock echoed clearly in the silent corridor. After a moment, a slight noise came from inside the room, followed by the sound of the lock turning.

The door opened, and Rita appeared in the doorway. A flicker of surprise crossed Rita's eyes when she saw Ragnar standing there. "Sister Ragnar?"

"Yes, Rita, it's me." Ragnar subconsciously tightened his apron, as if trying to ease his nervousness. Then, mustering his courage, he said, "Little Rita, could I borrow Mr. Dust Fate for the night?"

Upon hearing this, Rita was taken aback, not fully understanding Ragnar's meaning for a moment. Just then, Dust appeared from Rita's shoulder.

"Sure, that's fine! I also have some things I'd like to talk to you about."

After saying that, Chen Yuan jumped off Rita's shoulder and landed steadily on Ragnar's shoulder. Upon seeing this, the latter secretly breathed a sigh of relief, glanced gratefully at Chen Yuan, and then turned his gaze to Rita, bowing slightly and gently to her.

"I'm so sorry, little Rita. Please put up with me today, okay?"

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