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

"Hmph~ Looks like you'll have to study hard like Kiana. Want me to give you some extra lessons?" Theresa pursed her lips and tapped Chen Yuan's chest with her finger. "It's free~"

"You want money from me again? Let me tell you, I have no money, but you can take my life." He reached out and tapped Theresa's head, continuing, "I only need to protect you all; these clerical jobs... I can't handle them all."

Theresa rubbed her head, which had been tapped, and muttered, "I knew you'd say that." But she wasn't angry; instead, she laughed. "That's true. As long as you stay with me, you don't need to worry about these things."

'Why does Theresa sound a bit strange?' Chen Yuan glanced at Theresa with a slightly puzzled look, but didn't take it to heart. After all, nothing strange had happened during the simulation.

'I'm sorry, Chenyuan. The Theresa you remember is gone. The me now...' Feeling the familiar scent and aroma, Theresa rested her head on Chenyuan's chest and closed her eyes.

'But I don't regret it. People grow up eventually, don't they...? Even I have desires to be true to what I believe in.'

"Do you want to sleep...? Yes, you were just crying." Noticing Theresa's breathing gradually calming down, Chen Yuan gently patted her body. This situation instantly reminded the latter of the days she spent with Theresa in Destiny.

After an unknown amount of time, a knocking sound at the door woke Chen Yuan. Opening her eyes, she stretched lazily, then looked down and found that she had turned back into her small form.

"Theresa, wake up, someone's knocking." Theresa slowly opened her eyes at Chenyuan's gentle call. Looking at the familiar little person in front of her, she smiled slightly and reached out to pull him into her arms.

"That's great...it's not a dream...that's really great."

"What are you thinking? Of course you're not dreaming." He extended a tentacle and flicked Theresa's little head, then continued, "There's someone knocking on the door. They're probably looking for you. Don't keep them waiting."

"I know! Honestly, you're treating me like a child again!" She pouted, reaching out to rub her not-so-bright little head. "I'm not very bright to begin with, if I keep hitting you, I'll really become stupid!"

"Clang! Clang!" The sound from outside the door rang out again. Theresa sighed, stood up, and straightened her clothes. "Come on, I'd like to see who dares to disturb this great rest time of the headmistress!"

She strode confidently to the door, only to find the two Valkyries standing there. Upon seeing Theresa open the door, the two saluted and then spoke.

"Principal Theresa, I'm sorry to disturb your work, but there's a reason why we can't reach Major Himeko. We can only trouble you with this."

"Hmm...that guy is carrying out the task I gave her, it's normal that I can't contact her." Theresa coughed twice, subtly wiping away the drool from the corner of her mouth. "So, is there something you two need?"

"That's right, the two girls brought back from the site of the Third Honkai Impact have woken up."

"Two girls? Who are they?" Theresa frowned, thought for a moment, and then remembered that her eldest niece was still lying in the infirmary. "Okay, I understand. You two go back first, I'll go back and check on her later."

Upon hearing Theresa's words, the two Valkyries saluted and turned to leave. Watching their departing figures, Theresa glanced around before immediately closing the door. Turning back, she found Chen Yuan sitting at the table, teasing her.

"What are you laughing at? It's all your fault! You ruined all my plans!" Theresa grumbled in dissatisfaction, then ran to her coat rack and stood on tiptoe to try and hook the nun's hat on it.

"How can you blame me? You forgot, okay?" Chen Yuan smiled, extending a tentacle to hook the hat off, then helped Theresa put it on. "Hmm~ As expected of my world's cutest Theresa, you're so beautiful!"

"You're so sweet-talking..." Theresa's cheeks flushed slightly upon hearing this, but she couldn't help but smile, a hint of amusement in her eyes. She muttered something under her breath, but said nothing more, simply lowering her head to straighten her clothes.

"I don't care, it's all your fault!" Theresa said, taking the three students' admission brochures from the desk and turning to walk towards the door. "Hurry up and catch up, don't keep Kiana waiting. There's still a series of procedures they need to sign."

"I understand, you've really grown a lot." Chen Yuan nodded, jumped from the table onto Theresa's shoulder, and walked out of the dean's office. The two walked along the corridor; since it was during class time, the surrounding environment was very quiet.

“Speaking of which, St. Freya Academy is really big,” Chen Yuan exclaimed, his gaze sweeping over the decorations on both sides of the corridor. “It’s more like a castle than a school.”

“Of course, after all, it’s a place I built from scratch.” Theresa puffed out her chest proudly, a smug smile playing on her lips. “I was planning to make you the dean when you came back. There’s a saying in China… oh right! A hands-off manager!”

"A hands-off manager? Well, I really have to thank you for your trust." Chen Yuan chuckled, his gaze sweeping over the murals and sculptures around him. "However, my answer remains the same. Let the clever and lovely Theresa handle this clerical work."

Theresa pursed her lips, said nothing more, and quickened her pace. Just as the two reached the infirmary door, Kiana's voice came from behind it. "Ah!! When is Chen Yuan coming? So boring~"

"Hmm, judging from the noise, it seems Kiana is recovering quite well," Chen Yuan said with a smile. Theresa didn't say anything, coughed twice, tried to appear serious, and then pushed open the door and went inside.

The room fell silent as the door opened. Kiana and Raiden Mei sat on the hospital bed, looking to be in good spirits. Bronya sat in a chair nearby, holding a terminal, seemingly doing something.

"Chenyuan, you're back!!" Kiana saw Chenyuan on Theresa's shoulder and immediately jumped out of bed, but then felt dizzy and quickly sat back down.

"Sigh, as expected of Kiana, the idiot..." Bronya sighed as she looked at Kiana, then walked over to Chenyuan. "Brother Chenyuan, Cocolia just sent a message saying that Seele and Xing have returned to the orphanage and that you don't need to worry."

"Okay, I understand." Chen Yuan nodded and turned his gaze to Raiden Mei on the other side. "Mei, how are you? Is there anything wrong with your body?"

"Really? That's good. But I do have something to tell you." She gave Theresa a look, and theresa understood and stepped forward to hand the admission brochure to Raiden Mei and Kiana.

"This is?"

“Now, let me explain.” Theresa coughed twice and casually pulled out Judas, sitting him on it. “What you are holding now is the admission brochure for the academy I built—St. Freya Academy.”

"St. Freya Academy?"

“That’s right, St. Freya Academy is the only specialized training academy in the world that teaches Valkyries how to fight the Honkai.” Theresa puffed out her chest with pride as she said this. “It’s really impressive!”

"Huh~ What's up with this little dwarf? Why is she even more showy than Bronya?" Kiana whispered as she crawled closer to Raiden Mei, seeing Theresa's expression.

"Holy crap, Kiana, you're really brave." Chen Yuan secretly gave Kiana a thumbs up. "You pulled out such a huge Judas and you couldn't even see it? Awesome, I admire you."

"Shorty???" Sure enough, Theresa's eyes darkened when she heard Kiana say that. After kicking Judah, the golden chains instantly wrapped Kiana up like a dumpling.

Before Kiana could react, Theresa appeared in front of her instantly, her small feet resting on the chains, looking down at her. "Listen up, Kiana. My name is Theresa, Theresa Apocalypse. I am the headmistress of St. Freya Academy, and also the head of the Far East branch."

"White hair, blue eyes, and that stubborn, foolish spirit—you're just like your father, Siegfried, Kiana Kaslana."

At this point, Theresa patted her head, looking rather troubled. "Are the Kaslana family genes that strong? Apart from your looks, you haven't inherited any of Cecilia's good qualities at all."

"You know my stinky old man and my mother?" Kiana, upon hearing this, excitedly thrashed around on the bed, trying to struggle free, but finding it futile, she gritted her teeth and glared at Theresa.

“Calm down, Kiana. Of course I know them; after all, I held you when you were little.” Leaning gently against Judah, Theresa glanced at Kiana and chuckled. “Besides, I know where they are.”

"Really? Then hurry up..."

"But unfortunately, I can't tell you. They have their own things to do right now, and going there in your current state... would only cause trouble."

"Hmph~ Why should I trust the guy who tied me up on our first meeting!"

“I can vouch for that, Theresa is telling the truth,” Chen Yuan said, drawing Kiana's attention. “And remember to be polite, Kiana. Strictly speaking, you should call Theresa… Auntie~”

"What did you say?! This shorty is my aunt!!!"