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

"Sigh, there's no special plan. It's just about giving Kiana and the other kids a theory lesson and checking on their training progress."

As Himeko spoke, she casually picked up a glass of water from the table and took a small sip. However, just then, as if remembering something, she turned a puzzled look to Rita, who was standing to the side.

"Hey Rita, where's Bianca today? She should be up and working out by now. Is she taking a nap like Kiana?"

Upon hearing this, Rita first gave a slight bow, then replied softly, "Himeko-senpai, this is what happened. While Rita was still busy preparing breakfast in the kitchen, Lady Bianca and Miss Kiana had already gone out to train." As she spoke, Rita looked up and glanced at the exquisite clock hanging on the wall.

"Judging from the timeline, they should be back soon..." Rita's words were cut short by a loud "poof" sound!

It turned out that Himeko had just drunk the water, but she had forcefully spat it out. At this moment, Himeko was completely astonished, staring blankly at Rita in front of her, as if she couldn't believe what she had just heard.

"W-what did you just say? Did I hear that right? Kiana, that clumsy, absent-minded girl, actually got up this early and even went to training on her own initiative?" Himeko shook her head in disbelief, feeling like it was all just a dream.

“That’s right, Himeko-senpai, you heard me correctly.” Rita’s lips curled up slightly, revealing an elegant smile, and she nodded gently. She wasn’t surprised by Himeko’s surprised reaction.

Upon hearing this, Himeko was first taken aback, then a complex expression appeared on her face. She frowned, struggling to process this astonishing news.

"This is really strange. Kiana is able to get up so early to train? Did she have a nightmare?" In Himeko's memory, Kiana has always been a sleepy child. Getting her to get up early to train is harder than climbing to the sky.

Standing to the side, Chen Yuan shook his head with the same look of suspicion, indicating that he also could not believe what Rita said. "Hmm... I think it's... unlikely..." he thought to himself.

Please, that's Kiana! If it were Kiana after she had gone through a lot of training and growth, there might be a tiny chance that she would get up early to train on her own.

However, at this stage, Kiana is just an innocent and adorable white fluffy ball, and asking her to leave her warm and comfortable bed is simply a pipe dream.

Any captain who knows even a little bit about the situation knows that this guy is a notorious chronic procrastinator. It takes him a lot of effort just to get out of bed on a normal day, let alone get him to volunteer for training.

So when everyone heard that Kiana not only got up early, but also went to training on her own initiative, their first reaction was naturally suspicion. However, no matter how hard they found it to believe, the facts were clear—Kiana really did get up very early for the first time ever and went to train with Bianca.

“Perhaps it’s because of Lady Bianca’s influence. After all, she’s an extremely hardworking person.” Rita slowly spoke up when she heard their questions. “And while Miss Kiana may seem lazy on the surface, she actually wants to become stronger, but she just lacks the motivation.”

"I think she might be afraid of being laughed at by Bianca." Himeko pursed her lips, a helpless expression on her beautiful face, and gently shook her head.

"If it's true, then that's a good sign. I just hope she can maintain this enthusiasm and not revert to her old, lazy self soon enough." Himeko sighed softly, a hint of worry flashing in her eyes.

"That makes sense, I completely agree with that view." Chen Yuan nodded silently in agreement. Although it was indeed gratifying to see Kiana working so hard, whether she could persevere was still an unknown.

"However, it's too early to draw conclusions now. Let's see how she performs afterward." Chen Yuan's lips curled up slightly, revealing a faint smile.

As the two were talking, the morning sunlight, like a golden veil, quietly streamed into the room through the thin curtains. The soft light illuminated every corner of the room.

Suddenly, a loud crash was heard, and the tightly closed door was violently pushed open. This unexpected sound instantly attracted everyone's attention, and they all looked towards the doorway.

"Good morning, everyone!" The next second, Kiana's clear and melodious voice rang in everyone's ears like a silver bell. Chen Yuan turned his head at the sound and saw Kiana standing at the door with a big smile on her face, looking full of energy.

However, her clothes were dirty and disheveled, and her hair was slightly messy, indicating that she had just finished a vigorous workout. Even so, her bright eyes and radiant smile still revealed an undisguised excitement.

"Kiana, I'm quite surprised to see you so energetic so early in the morning!" Himeko exclaimed in astonishment, her beautiful eyes wide open as if she had seen a creature from outer space.

"What happened? Did you sneak something to eat this morning and get an upset stomach?"

"Actually, there's nothing special about it. It's just that Bianca-senpai taught me some amazing training methods that I found very useful, so I couldn't wait to try them out!"

Kiana tilted her head playfully, gently waving her pink little fist, then turned to the people around her with a grin. She then raised her chin proudly and added, "You probably won't believe it, but right now, I'm powerful enough to inspire fear!"

"Oh? Really? Just how strong can he be?" Chen Yuan raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of curiosity in his eyes. A slight smirk played on his lips as he teased, "Could it be that you got a good beating from Bianca and then slunk back here bragging?"

"No way! Don't talk nonsense!" Kiana stomped her feet in anger, her cheeks puffed out like two ripe red apples, looking incredibly cute. She put her hands on her hips, glared at him, and retorted coquettishly.

"Hmph, if you don't believe me, we can have a go!" With that, she confidently strode to the center of the room, firmly planted herself in a horse stance, and assumed a ready-to-fight posture.

"Indeed, Miss Kiana possesses amazing talent. It is no exaggeration to say that she is one of the most talented in the Undying Blade."

Just then, Bianca walked lightly into the room. Her face was calm as she continued, "In just one morning, Miss Kiana has made remarkable progress."

"Is that so? Then let me give it a try." Hearing this, Himeko's lips curled into a slight smile, and she took a step forward. In an instant, the battle erupted without warning. However, this fierce duel ended as swiftly as lightning, leaving Kiana almost no chance to react.

Himeko's figure flashed, appearing before Kiana in an instant like a ghost. A fist aimed straight at Kiana's face, stopping a centimeter away. Then, she lightly flicked her fingers, producing a crisp sound.

"Alright, General!" With Himeko's slightly smug voice, the entire battle came to an end in a short moment.

Kiana stared wide-eyed, frozen in place as if under a spell, completely unable to comprehend what had just happened.

"What... what's going on? I didn't even realize what was happening!" Kiana stared blankly at Himeko, her bewildered expression making everyone chuckle.

"Kiana, if you want to become stronger, then from now on, you must constantly hone yourself in battle." Himeko smiled slightly, withdrew her fist, and said gently, "Don't get carried away by the initial joy."

Chen Yuan stood quietly on Rita's shoulder, a relaxed smile playing on his lips. "You must remember, Kiana, your potential far exceeds your imagination. As long as you are willing to put in the effort, all of this is possible."

"Is that so... I will definitely do my best!" Kiana nodded vigorously after hearing this, her inner fire rekindled. She felt an unprecedented surge of motivation.

"So what should we do next?" Kiana asked excitedly, completely forgetting her earlier frustration and helplessness.

(Today is December 13, 2024, the eleventh National Memorial Day for the Victims of the Nanjing Massacre.)

从1931年9月18日到1945年9月2日，中华民族历经艰苦卓绝的十四年抗战，最终战胜了日本侵略者，但也为此付出了巨大的代价。

The cruelty of war is heartbreaking. We remember history not to perpetuate hatred, but to warn future generations and prevent such tragedies from happening again.

May the departed rest in peace, and may peace prevail forever.

(Silence)

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