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

"Hmm, this is really good! Although it's been quite a while since I've cooked this dish, my culinary skills haven't declined at all!"

Kiana stared happily at the bread slices on the counter, and couldn't help but put her hands on her hips with a proud look on her face.

Just then, she suddenly stopped what she was doing. The image of Siegfried making toast pizza for her earlier involuntarily flashed into her mind, and she couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"Oh dear! That old man, if he doesn't know how to do it, he shouldn't be spouting nonsense. Look at the mess he made."

After a considerable amount of time, Kiana picked up a few fragrant slices of bacon and carefully placed them on the prepared toast.

After completing this step, she raised her head, her face beaming with pride, her gaze fixed intently on the still-unfinished work she had created herself.

"Hmm, it looks really good! As expected of me!" Kiana muttered to herself, her eyes slightly narrowed.

Suddenly, a thought flashed through her mind, "But...wouldn't it taste even better with some cheese?"

Looking back on their childhood, cheese was considered a relatively luxurious food for them.

However, the situation is different now. Her father, who was never particular about food, is not here. Kiana smiled and shook her head.

"In that case, I can add as much cheese as I want without any problem! Anyway, all kinds of cheese can be easily bought everywhere now."

Thinking of this, Kiana couldn't help but smile, the corners of her mouth curving upwards into a beautiful arc.

In the blink of an eye, the former quickly took out two or three slices of cheese from the refrigerator and placed them on the toast that had been prepared earlier.

"Haha, mission accomplished! Now all that's left is the final crucial step!" With cheerful words, Kiana hopped to the microwave like a nimble little rabbit.

She stuck out her pink little tongue and licked her lips, then happily placed the freshly made toast pizza into the microwave.

Watching the toast pizza gradually heat up in the microwave, Kiana stretched gently, then slowly walked to the kitchen chair and sat down. Her gaze was somewhat unfocused, and her thoughts drifted back to the past.

"I think this is the stage I've been looking forward to the most!" Kiana murmured to herself.

In her memory, Siegfried was standing in the kitchen, speaking proudly to young Kiana beside him.

"Kiana, this is the final crucial step! Watch closely, Dad is about to make you a perfect toast pizza!"

As he spoke, he raised the Heavenly Fire Judgment he was holding tightly in his hand high, and pointed it menacingly at the pitiful plate of toast pizza on the table.

Immediately afterwards, a loud "boom" was heard, and the entire kitchen trembled slightly.

Siegfried and Kiana's expectant gazes froze instantly, staring dumbfounded at the scene before them—the once delicious toast pizza had completely changed its appearance.

It turned into a dark, limp, unidentified object, emitting a pungent, burnt smell.

"Uh...it was just a little accident! Dad, I might have accidentally overcooked it a little bit..." He seemed to notice the questioning look his daughter Kiana was giving him.

Siegfried smiled slightly awkwardly, scratched the back of his head, and explained, "But it's okay, honey. Actually, toast pizza tastes better when it's toasted a little charred!"

"Siegfried, I told you long ago, never use heavenly fire to bake pizza! Look at the mess you've made now!"

Just then, Cecilia walked over slowly, shaking her head with a reproachful expression, carrying two plates of freshly baked toast pizzas.

The kitchen was filled with a rich, mouthwatering aroma. Siegfried, who had been accused, stood innocently to the side, still clutching the extinguished fire in his hand, looking like a child who had done something wrong and was at a loss for what to do.

"Hmph, Daddy is so willful!" Kiana pouted and complained, but when she saw the two delicious and tempting pizzas in Cecilia's hands, her eyes lit up immediately, and she almost drooled.

"Alright, alright, Kiana, don't be angry. Look how delicious the pizza Mommy prepared for you is! This one is for Siegfried to enjoy slowly."

“Let’s enjoy these two plates together, mother and daughter,” Cecilia said, placing one of the plates on the table and gently pulling Kiana to sit down.

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A crisp "ding" broke the tranquility of the room. The sudden sound, like an invisible hand, gently tugged at Kiana's thoughts, slowly pulling her back from the sea of ​​memories.

Kiana, who had been sitting quietly in her chair, leaned forward slightly, her eyes fixed on a certain spot, as if she were having a silent conversation with a scene from her memory.

However, upon hearing the microwave's finished chime, the former seemed to be electrocuted, instantly snapping back to reality. The next second, he jumped off the chair.

Immediately afterwards, Kiana took quick, short steps and ran towards the microwave oven. When she finally stood in front of it, her face beamed with anticipation.

Through the microwave's transparent glass door, you can see a freshly baked toast pizza inside. However, upon closer inspection, you'll notice that the pizza's color around the edges is a bit off, exhibiting a slightly burnt yellow hue.

Kiana stared at the toast pizza in front of her, frowning slightly as she muttered, "Hmm...it looks a little burnt..."

Despite this, Kiana showed no displeasure. She then nonchalantly reached into the microwave and opened the door, grabbing the slightly flawed slice of toast pizza.

"Hehe, it doesn't matter!" Kiana chuckled to herself. "Toast pizza tastes better when it's a little burnt!"

After saying that, she opened her mouth without hesitation and took a big bite. As she chewed, a rich aroma instantly filled the room.

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Meanwhile, on the other side, in a secret base hidden by Anti-Entropy, Siegfried carried large bags of daily necessities and slowly walked towards their cabin. Sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting his tall figure upon him.

When he finally reached the cabin, Siegfried gently kicked the door open and shouted, "Wife, I brought back the supplies that Ryoma sent over!"

Before he could finish speaking, a soft body rushed into his arms. The familiar scent instantly filled Siegfried's nostrils, and without looking, he knew that the person embracing him was his beloved wife—Cecilia.

"Thank you, Siegfried." Cecilia's voice was gentle as she hugged her husband tightly, as if she wanted to convey all the longing and dependence she had felt during this time to him.

Siegfried smiled slightly, stretched out his large hand, and gently patted Cecilia's back, comforting her, "Silly girl, do we need to say thank you to each other?" After saying that, he followed Cecilia into the house.

The room was simply yet warmly furnished, with a wooden table, a few chairs, and a prayer bed as its entire possessions. Siegfried placed the personal items he was carrying on the table, then pulled up a chair and sat down.

"Right now, it's still not convenient for you to show yourself. If Otto finds you here, you'll be in big trouble..."

Siegfried frowned and said with concern. However, he stopped abruptly halfway through his sentence, as if he had suddenly realized something.

He pushed the household items aside, placed his hands on the table, and stared straight ahead, lost in thought. The room fell silent, the only sound the two of them breathing, and the atmosphere became somewhat heavy.

Cecilia stood quietly behind Siegfried, understanding her husband's worries. But at this moment, she didn't want to add to his troubles, so she silently stepped forward and gently placed her hand on the back of Siegfried's hand.

At that moment, no words were needed; the unspoken understanding and affection between them were conveyed through this simple gesture.

"How are Kiana and Theresa doing?" After a while, Cecilia broke the silence, looking at Siegfried. "It's been a while since we've contacted Theresa, hasn't it?"

“Them? I think they’re probably still the same.” Siegfried chuckled softly after hearing this. “We parents know what Kiana is like, don’t we? She’s always so irresponsible. Theresa probably hasn’t changed much either.”

"However, since that battle, both Welt Yang and Chen Yuan have disappeared. Dr. Tesla recently provided information on the latter, but Welt Yang..."

'Clang! Clang!' Just then, a knock sounded at the door. Cecilia glanced at Siegfried, then got up and walked towards the door. Through the crowd, she saw two well-proportioned, mature women standing in the doorway.

One of them was a brown-haired woman dressed in a maid outfit, and the other was a cool-looking woman in blue. If Chen Yuan were here, he would definitely recognize them at a glance as Ragnar and Cheng Lixue, whom he hadn't seen for some time!

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