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

[Ding! Congratulations, host, for exceeding the mission requirements! Mission rating: Perfect. Reward: Sonic Damage Resistance! Bonus Reward: Character Mimicry (Small)!]

"Human mimicry? What is that?" Upon hearing what the system said, Chen Yuan immediately focused on the words 'human mimicry' and subconsciously felt that it was definitely a good thing.

Specifically, you can have your original body, but you must stay in the body of your symbiotic partner at all times, and your body size is very small, about the length of a finger.

Chen Yuan's eyes lit up upon hearing this; this ability seemed incredibly interesting and highly practical. At least he wouldn't have to be trapped inside someone else's body anymore.

"Are there any requirements for this symbiotic partner?" Chen Yuan asked curiously.

There are no special requirements for the symbiotic partner, but it must be voluntary, and the host needs to establish a deep emotional connection with it. The deeper the connection, the more stable the mimicry effect.

[It can also exist independently of its symbiotic partner for short periods, as long as the distance isn't too great; the optimal distance is 10 meters.]

Chen Yuan nodded; this condition wasn't a problem for him. Currently, Kiana was willing to let him form a symbiotic relationship with her, so the minimum requirement for achieving character mimicry should have been met.

Without hesitation, Chen Yuan began to imagine what it would feel like to have four limbs. At the same time, tiny tentacles began to grow on Kiana's shoulders, then they began to intertwine and eventually form the shape of a small person.

"Even though I was mentally prepared, this is still way too small." Chen Yuan opened his eyes, looked at the miniature limbs, and couldn't help but sigh. "Well, it will probably get stronger in the future anyway, so it should be enough for now."

"What are you saying... Ah!!! What the hell!!" Feeling something strange on her shoulder, Kiana turned around and saw a mini version of Chen Yuan looking at her. She immediately slapped him.

"Ouch, stop hitting me! Kiana, it's me!" Chen Yuan hurriedly dodged, but he was too small, and no matter how fast his reaction speed was, it couldn't keep up with Kiana's attack. He was flattened by Kiana's slap, but he quickly recovered.

Kiana stared in shock at the miniature Dust before her. "You're that black thing? What... what's going on?"

"This is my ability. I can move around on you now, but I'm a bit small, so please bear with me." Chen Yuan explained as he carefully climbed onto Kiana's shoulder. "Also, I'm not called that black thing. My name is Chen Yuan. Please take care of me."

Kiana stared blankly at Chen Yuan, who was sitting on her shoulder like a mischievous child, bouncing around.

Although she was initially frightened, Kiana's initial reservations about symbiosis gradually gave way to curiosity and joy as she looked at Chenyuan's adorable appearance.

"This touch feels so good~ By the way, since you're so cute, from now on you'll be my pet!" Kiana, no longer afraid, held Chenyuan in her hands and kept tapping his cheeks with her fingers.

Chen Yuan was speechless for a moment; he hadn't expected to become Kiana's "pet." But since things had come to this, he might as well leave it at that for now. With that thought, he struggled a few times in Kiana's grasp before lying down.

"Kiana, I'm back. This is all the food we can find here..." Just then, Raiden Mei walked in from outside, carrying a plastic bag in her hand. Judging from the outside, there wasn't much inside.

"Oh no, Mei's back!!" Hearing Raiden Mei's voice, Kiana stood up and instinctively tried to throw Chen Yuan away, but stopped halfway through the movement. "Eh? Why am I so nervous?"

"My goodness. Please go easy on me." Chen Yuan smiled wryly, sighing inwardly. It seemed that being a symbiote wasn't as easy as he had imagined.

"Kiana, what's this in your hand?" Raiden Mei put the bag she was holding on the ground and looked up to see the Dust of the World in Kiana's hand. Dust of the World was also observing Raiden Mei, and their eyes met.

“This is…” Kiana began, but didn’t know how to explain the little thing that had suddenly appeared in her hand.

"You're the mysterious creature I fought before, right?" Raiden Mei was incredibly intelligent. When she saw the black tentacles connecting Chen Yuan to Kiana, she knew who he was. She originally wanted to say Honkai Beast, but felt that would be a bit impolite.

"Almost. Let me reintroduce myself. My name is Chen Yuan, and I'm currently in a symbiotic relationship with Kiana." Chen Yuan tried to keep his voice calm, as he didn't want his presence to cause any unnecessary misunderstandings for Raiden Mei.

Raiden Mei frowned slightly. Although she was somewhat puzzled by Chen Yuan's description of the symbiotic relationship, she wasn't overly resistant. After all, she had personally destroyed a city, so Chen Yuan's appearance didn't surprise her much.

“I see. Well then, Mr. Chenyuan, I look forward to your guidance from now on.” Raiden Mei nodded politely, her attitude putting Chenyuan at ease. “My name is Raiden Mei. Thank you for saving Kiana’s life.”

Kiana was somewhat surprised by Raiden Mei's reaction. She had expected Raiden Mei to be shocked or even repulsed by the matter, but she hadn't expected her to be so calm.

"These are minor matters; after all, saving her also benefits me." Chen Yuan jumped off Kiana's hand and landed on Raiden Mei, curiously examining her. "So, during the previous battle, you remained fully conscious, right?"

"Hmm...you could say that." Hearing Chen Yuan say that, Raiden Mei lowered her head, her bright eyes dimming considerably. "I know everything that happened, but...I couldn't stop it..."

If possible, Raiden Mei would rather have been killed by Chen Yuan in that battle. That painful memory was something she could never let go of; every time she recalled it, she felt a deep sense of powerlessness and pain.

"Mei..." Sensing Raiden Mei's low spirits, Kiana wanted to say something, but she was too clumsy with words and didn't know how to comfort her.

"Drip, drip..." At this moment, a light drizzle sounded, and a light rain began to fall over Changkong City, gently tapping against the windowpanes and silently seeping into every corner of the city. But at this moment, this once bustling metropolis had lost its former vitality and energy.

The once bustling and vibrant streets are now eerily silent, as if forgotten by time overnight. The sound of raindrops falling on the ground is exceptionally clear in the empty streets, like a mournful melody, telling of the city's sorrow.

The filth on the streets gradually dissolved in the water under the light rain, flowing quietly away through the sewers. The rain washed over every stone slab and every crevice, carrying away the hustle and bustle of the past.

However, although the streets have returned to their former cleanliness, the evils that once claimed countless lives still haunt Raiden Mei's mind like a shadow.

"How boring. I thought you might have some new ideas." Seeing what Raiden Mei was thinking, Chenyuan chuckled and shook his head, breaking the heavy atmosphere.

His voice, though tinged with mockery, also revealed a hint of seriousness: "Since it has already happened, it cannot be changed. It's always the person wielding the knife who violates humanity and the law, not the knife itself, is it?"

Raiden Mei looked up at Chen Yuan with a complicated expression, seemingly finding some comfort in his words. She knew that Chen Yuan was telling the truth, but even so, the guilt and pain in her heart still lingered.

"I know, but I still can't accept it..." Raiden Mei's voice was low, filled with unspeakable sorrow.

The world waits quietly, and at times like these, any words of comfort seem pale and powerless. Only time can heal wounds.

"Raiden Mei, I won't say anything sentimental. Some things are done, and that's that." Chen Yuan jumped off Raiden Mei's shoulder and returned to Kiana's shoulder.

"If you want to continue living like this in a daze, I have no objection. But it will hurt many people who care about you, such as Kiana and... your father."

Raiden Mei's body trembled slightly; Chen Yuan's words touched the softest spot in her heart. She remembered Raiden Ryoma's gentle appearance and Kiana's trusting gaze—those were the bonds she could never sever.

"I..." Raiden Mei opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but didn't know where to begin. Her feelings were extremely complicated, with both regret for her actions and uncertainty about the future.

“Bearing the sins of an entire city is tough, but it can also be your motivation to move forward, right?” With that, Chen Yuan turned away, not wanting Kiana and Raiden Mei to see his flushed face. Seriously, saying these things was incredibly embarrassing.

"Ahem, anyway, finding out who's responsible for this disaster and bringing her to justice is far more meaningful than you wallowing in self-pity here, isn't it?"

"Think about it yourself. I'm sleepy. If there's any danger, have Kiana call me." After clearing his throat twice and quickly finishing what he wanted to say, Chenyuan swiftly slipped into Kiana's body.

"Hey! You've been sleeping all day, why are you still sleeping?!" Kiana shook her arms, trying to wake Chen Yuan. "You're even lazier than me! Besides, aren't you going to eat anything?!"

"Alright, Kiana. Mr. Dust has his own ideas, let's not disturb him." Raiden Mei gently tugged at Kiana's clothes and looked out the window.

The light rain outside the window had stopped, and sunlight pierced through the clouds, bathing the city, which had endured so much hardship, in a golden cloak over the wet streets and buildings. Despite the gloom, the sun had never abandoned this city…