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

“Is that so? I understand…” Hearing Himeko say that, 'Rita' smiled, then her body trembled, and Dust appeared from Rita’s shoulder. Rita also regained control of her body.

"Rita?" Bianca noticed something was wrong with Rita and asked in confusion. The latter glanced at Chen Yuan, shook her head, and replied, "I'm fine, Lady Bianca, I was just thinking about some things."

"Is that so?" Hearing Rita's answer, Bianca had no doubts and turned her attention back to Himeko. "Your name is Himeko, right? I'll call you senpai."

At this point, Bianca cleared her throat and looked at her seriously, "I wonder if you could let me know about the teaching methods at St. Freya Academy? If it's feasible, I'd like to join."

"Really? That's wonderful." Hearing Bianca's words, Himeko breathed a sigh of relief and then said, "St. Freya Academy emphasizes a campus system, so it should be similar to the learning process you had in this orphanage."

"We need to study theoretical and practical classes on weekdays, and we have weekends off. There are midterm and final exams. It can be said that it is no different from other schools, except that St. Freya Academy is a school that specializes in training Valkyries."

"I see, that sounds quite formal." Rita nodded slightly, indicating her agreement with this teaching model. "Like a regular school, meaning the learning atmosphere is relatively more relaxed compared to Destiny School, right?"

“Of course, this is Principal Theresa’s attitude towards the Valkyries.” Himeko said with a smile upon hearing Rita’s question, though there was a hint of bitterness in that smile.

"Of course, the students also support each other. After all, they are all orphans who were displaced by the Honkai. St. Freya Academy is not only their school, but also their home."

"Home, that sounds really appealing. What are your thoughts?"

“It does sound good, but it’s too lenient. Just listening to it makes it sound like children playing around!” Bianca gave a completely different opinion, frowning as she looked at Himeko.

“Senior, I can’t join St. Freya Academy. I need to become strong enough in the shortest amount of time. To be honest, the teaching system of St. Freya Academy doesn’t make me feel like I can become stronger faster.”

"That's basically like children messing around. Valkyries are meant to protect the world. I really can't agree with that kind of childish teaching!"

"Just as I thought." Chen Yuan shrugged helplessly after hearing Bianca's words. And Bianca was right; Theresa viewed the act of teaching Valkyries far too idealistically.

You can't say she was wrong; after all, Theresa wanted to give every child the warmth of a home. But it's true that she wasn't a good fit for Bianca.

"This..." Himeko sighed helplessly after hearing this. "Bianca, St. Freya Academy can also make people very strong, but the method is different. It focuses on building a solid foundation and growing step by step."

"Hehe, Himeko-senpai, there's no need to be in such a hurry. This matter isn't at the point of conclusion yet," Rita gently interjected. "Lady Bianca, perhaps you could investigate further before making a decision?"

“Well… okay.” Bianca hesitated for a moment, glanced at Chen Yuan, but after seeing him nod, she gritted her teeth and nodded. “I can go take a look, but I won’t change my mind easily.”

“This…that works too.” Himeko breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this and stood up to say to Bianca and Rita, “Since you two are willing, that would be wonderful. Well then, I’ll take my leave now, as I still need to recommend St. Freya Academy to the other children.”

"Okay, Himeko-senpai, take care..." After Himeko left the room, Chenyuan stretched lazily and loosened his limbs. Turning to Bianca, he smiled, "Actually, it's good to go and take a look; you might really have some unexpected gains!"

However, Bianca merely hummed softly, frowned slightly, and replied somewhat reluctantly, "I hope so. If it's just a waste of my time... that would be a real loss."

At this moment, Rita, who had been standing quietly to the side, smiled gently and comforted her softly, "Lady Bianca, just treat this trip as an interesting journey. After all, Rita has only ever seen places like the academy in books."

Hearing this, Bianca shook her head slightly and waved her hand, "I only agreed to go and take a look because of Himeko-senpai. In fact, I never intended to join St. Freya Academy."

As she spoke, her gaze involuntarily fell upon a pot of flowers on the windowsill. This pot of flowers had once been carefully tended by Ragnar, and now its delicate petals were trembling slightly.

Bianca gazed at the flowers, a complex mix of emotions welling up within her. "I've made up my mind. I still need to go to Schicksal headquarters to receive the professional training of a Valkyrie."

"The relaxed and free teaching system of St. Freya Academy is really not to my liking. What I am looking for are methods and ways to improve my strength more quickly and effectively."

"You really are..." Hearing Bianca's reply, Chen Yuan shook his head helplessly. Bianca was already showing signs of the stubbornness that she would have in the future, and no one could change her mind.

[Congratulations, host, on clearing the Rita Rossweisse and Bianca Durandal Atagina dungeons: Valkyrie. Dungeon rewards will be distributed upon returning to reality.]

Just then, the system's words suddenly rang in Chen Yuan's mind, and the latter was stunned. To be honest, after so many simulations, he was always a little unaccustomed to the end of each simulation. It was too sudden.

"Same as before, five minutes!"

[That's right, you really know what you're doing. No wonder you're my host.]

"You stinky Chenyuan, why do you only say half of what you mean? Hurry up and finish what you said!" Bianca stared wide-eyed at Chenyuan, who had suddenly become taciturn, her beautiful eyebrows furrowed tightly.

For some reason, a feeling of palpitation that she hated surged up into her heart again without warning. This feeling was like an invisible hand gripping her heart tightly, making her feel irritated and uneasy.

At the same time, Rita, standing nearby, also noticed Chen Yuan's unusual behavior. She instinctively raised her hands to protect her heart. Just moments before, that chilling feeling of palpitation had also occurred to her.

At that moment, a strong sense of foreboding swept over them like a tidal wave, instantly filling Rita and Bianca's hearts.

"Your Highness? What's wrong with you?" Rita looked at Chen Yuan, her voice filled with barely concealed anxiety. However, Chen Yuan seemed oblivious to their barrage of questions, remaining standing there blankly.

After a long while, Chen Yuan seemed to wake up from a dream, suddenly coming back to his senses. He took a deep breath and then slowly said, "Really... it's nothing, I just remembered some things."

"Hmph! Stop trying to fool me!" Bianca clearly didn't believe Chen Yuan's explanation. She pouted angrily, looking like a wronged child.

"You're definitely up to something. Don't think you can get away with this by making up some excuse!" she said, slamming her hand on the table to express her dissatisfaction.

Although Rita didn't express her doubts as directly as Bianca, her hesitant expression and eager steps forward clearly showed that she was also skeptical of Chen Yuan's words.

However, just as she was about to take a step forward, Chen Yuan, as if he had expected it, suddenly stretched out several black symbiotes, which transformed into a shield to block her.

"Your Highness?" Rita panicked instantly when she saw the symbiote that suddenly appeared and stopped her. Her eyes widened and she looked up at Chen Yuan, who was smiling at her.

At the same time, the ominous premonition in my heart erupted again like a volcano, quickly spreading to every corner of my body.

"Are you going to..." Rita's lips trembled, and her voice involuntarily carried a hint of a sob. At that moment, Bianca, who had been relatively calm, panicked upon seeing this scene.

Forget about being arrogant, she hurriedly jumped off the chair, wanting to rush towards Chen Yuan to ask what was going on. However, she had only taken a few steps when, just like Rita, she was intercepted by Chen Yuan in the same way.

"You stinking Chenyuan, what exactly do you want? Let us go right now! Otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite!"

Seeing that she could not break through the barrier made of symbiotes no matter what she did, Bianca was furious and swung her fist hard at the shield constructed by the symbiotes.

Unfortunately, this powerful blow had no effect whatsoever, not even the slightest feedback.

Despite Bianca's anger and attacks, Chen Yuan remained calm and composed. He gazed quietly at the two girls who were panicked by his impending departure, a hint of barely perceptible affection in his eyes.

He then manipulated the shield made of symbiotes to move slowly forward, and two more slender symbiotes extended from it, gently touching their foreheads.

"Don't worry, Bianca, Rita. It's not necessary. Actually, I just need to leave this place for a short while."

However, Bianca couldn't remain calm and anxiously asked, "Leave? How could this happen! What happened? Where are you planning to go?"

Before she could finish speaking, glistening tears were already welling up in her eyes, threatening to spill over at any moment. At the same time, unable to control her emotions, she kept pounding the symbiote in front of her with her little fists.

Rita, standing to the side, was even more impulsive. Suddenly, two sharp blades emerged from her sleeves, gleaming coldly, and she slashed ruthlessly at the symbiote in front of her.

Faced with the two's intense reactions, Chen Yuan sighed softly, his originally clear voice gradually becoming low and deep, "There are some things I must do, and only I can do them. They involve too many people."

Just then, something unexpected happened. The symbiote suddenly changed, and countless tentacles instantly stretched out, directly wrapping around Bianca and Rita's bodies, rendering them unable to move.

"Why? How could this happen? There wasn't even the slightest sign!" Bianca's eyes widened, her face filled with disbelief. The unease in her heart spread rapidly like a tide, growing stronger and stronger.

She struggled frantically, trying to break free from the tight restraints binding her, but no matter how hard she tried, the symbiote was like a chain forged of steel, showing no sign of loosening.

At that moment, Bianca felt as if something had gripped her heart; the indescribable pain made it almost impossible for her to breathe, nearly suffocating her. Gasping for breath, her voice trembling, she questioned, "Then at least tell us what you're going to do!"

Faced with Bianca's urgent questioning, Chen Yuan slowly shook his head. He himself didn't know how to explain all this to the two people in front of him. He couldn't very well reveal the existence of the system.

After each simulation mission, Chen Yuan would feel a deep sense of guilt, as if he were a man who was completely irresponsible to his family and heartlessly abandoned his wife and daughter.

"This is my mission, and my responsibility." Chen Yuan took a deep breath, trying to make his tone sound firm. "You don't need to know too many details. Just believe that I can handle everything and return safely."

Rita, standing to the side, clenched her fists helplessly, her gaze frantically falling on Chen Yuan. Her eyes were slightly red, and she said in a tearful voice, "Your Highness, is it really impossible for us to stay? If you leave like this, what will become of us?"

“It’s alright, because you are all very strong…” Chen Yuan’s lips curled into a bitter smile. “I also hope to always be with you, but this choice is one I have to make.”

"We will meet again in the near future. Maybe by then, you will have grown into two young women?"

Chen Yuan wasn't lying about this; after all, when they first met, these two appeared in front of him together, which was, to put it bluntly, quite frightening.

"Alright, let's meet again in the not-too-distant future. Do your best..." Gently wiping away their tears, Chen Yuan silently said in his heart. 'Simulation over!'

As Chen Yuan spoke, the surrounding scenery began to dissipate like a shattered mirror. Bianca and Rita could only watch helplessly as Chen Yuan's figure gradually blurred.

At this moment, the symbiote also broke away from Rita and Bianca. The two pounced on Chen Yuan in an instant, but missed. The latter slowly dissipated in their unwilling gazes until he disappeared completely.

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