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

"Chen Yuan, look how cool I am in this uniform!" Five days have passed since Theresa's time, and Kiana and the others have naturally received their first uniforms.

"Although I wanted to get a trench coat like my dad, it just didn't feel very practical, so I'll just make a cape instead."

At this point, Kiana's face showed a regretful expression. "But my aunt said that once I become a B-rank Valkyrie, I will be able to officially have my own armor. At that time, I will definitely be even cooler."

"It's already pretty good, it looks great." Chen Yuan smiled as he looked at Kiana admiring herself. "Of course, Mei and Bronya's looks are also very good."

"Mr. Chenyuan, you flatter me." Raiden Mei smiled shyly. Her uniform hadn't changed much, except for a few red decorations.

"Speaking of which, why haven't Auntie and Aunt Himeko come back yet? Aren't they going to take us on our first mission? I can't wait!"

Speak of the devil, and he appears. As soon as Kiana finished speaking, Himeko and Theresa walked in from outside. Seeing the group already dressed in uniforms, the latter coughed twice.

"It seems you're all impatient. Your mission this time is simple: go to a small island in the Ocean Branch to retrieve a girl named Wendy."

“I’ve already contacted the Ocean Branch and Wendy. All you need to do is bring her back. It’s a very simple task.”

"Great! Finally, we can go out on a mission!" Kiana jumped up excitedly, her eyes gleaming with barely concealed excitement. "Another step closer to becoming an A-rank Valkyrie!"

"Don't get too excited. Although it sounds simple, we can't let our guard down." Theresa gave Kiana a speechless look and continued, "Wendy's situation is a bit special. She's different from ordinary Valkyries. When carrying out missions, you must listen to Chen Yuan and Himeko."

"Ugh, what a hassle, my vacation is over just like that." Hearing this, Himeko complained, took out a few photos and maps from the folder, and distributed them to everyone. "Here is some basic information about Wendy and the Ocean Branch. You need to familiarize yourselves with it."

Everyone took the information and began to read it carefully. Chen Yuan's gaze fell on a photo of Wendy. Sure enough, another little girl. He had felt that Wendy looked somewhat childish when he was going through the story before, and now it seemed... he was right.

She had short, black hair with bluish-gray undersides, the ends slightly curled up, a tuft of hair sticking up on her head, bluish irises, and black pupils. She wore a white scarf around her neck and a white dress.

She looked like a very quiet girl, and the wheelchair she was sitting in made her seem rather pitiful.

"She looks like a very cute girl. Is she really as dangerous as described in the information?" Raiden Mei looked at Wendy in the photo, a hint of pity flashing in her eyes.

This girl was similar to herself in some ways; the words 'jewel body' stung Raiden Mei. They had the same body, but she was much luckier than her.

“Don’t underestimate her, Wendy is no ordinary girl.” Himeko chimed in, a hint of nostalgia in her voice. “She’s arguably the most outstanding student at St. Freya Academy besides Fu Hua.”

"Alright, stop reminiscing." Theresa waved her hand gently, her expression turning serious. "Kiana, Mei, Bronya, be careful!"

"clear!!"

"Good, let's go. Time waits for no one." Theresa glanced at the clock on the wall, then turned and walked towards the door. The group finished packing and followed Theresa and Himeko to the airport.

Upon arrival at the airport, we boarded a small warship and headed to the island where the Ocean Branch was located. The plane flew smoothly through the azure sky, and the scenery outside the window was breathtaking.

"Take a good look at the map, after all, no one's going to guide us." A tentacle reached out and pulled Kiana from the window onto a chair. "It wouldn't be fun if we got lost."

"How could I possibly get lost? Back in the day, I learned from..." Kiana, who was about to launch into a long explanation, immediately became obedient after seeing Chen Yuan's slightly narrowed eyes, and dutifully took out the map to examine it carefully.

"Really... Oh well, this isn't so bad." Chen Yuan chuckled softly, shifting his gaze from Kiana before closing his eyes. 'A thirst for gems, huh... I'm starting to look forward to it.'

Honestly, if all they wanted was a gem, they wouldn't have gone to all this trouble; Raiden Mei already has one inside her body. But since this is her first time absorbing a gem, if possible, they wouldn't want to experiment on Raiden Mei.

Wendy is the best choice, and Chen Yuan isn't exactly a pushover either. Although he felt some regret over Wendy's death in his past life, to be honest, there wasn't much of an emotional connection between them. Raiden Mei is different. Although it might seem like a bit hypocritical, everyone has their own selfish motives, right?

"Brother Chenyuan, you seem to have something on your mind?" Bronya's voice interrupted Chenyuan's thoughts. Picking her up, Bronya looked at her with concern. "Can you talk to Bronya about it?"

"Nothing, I was just thinking about some other things." Chen Yuan shook his head, not revealing his true thoughts. After all, the wicked schemes in an adult's heart shouldn't taint a child's pure soul.

"Let's not talk about that. Have you contacted Cocolia and the others yet?"

"Yes, Xi'er and Xing are expected to meet us half an hour after we arrive at the Ocean Branch."

"Is that so... That's good."

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After some time, the group finally arrived at the island where Wendy lived. Kiana rushed out first, "Wow! This is where Wendy lives? It looks pretty nice!"

Kiana looked around excitedly. The island was surrounded by the azure sea, the beach shimmered in the sunlight, and several small hills dotted the distance, shaded by lush green trees. "If there's no mission, it would be nice to come here and have some fun!"

"Kiana, stop fooling around. Let's confirm Wendy's exact location first." Raiden Mei looked at Kiana helplessly, then took out a map, looked at it, and pointed to the area at the top of the island.

"According to the information provided by Ms. Himeko, Wendy should be in the small villa at the very top of the island."

“Bronya agrees with Mei’s point of view.” After summoning the Heavy Bunny, Bronya made a few adjustments, and a holographic image of the island appeared before everyone. “That’s the only building on the entire island.”

“Alright, let’s proceed according to plan.” Chen Yuan, sitting on Bronya’s shoulder, nodded, and the group immediately began to move out.

The group followed the route on the map towards the small villa at the top of the island. The scenery on the island was indeed as beautiful and tranquil as Kiana had described, but apart from Kiana, no one had the mind to appreciate it.

Before long, a small white villa came into view, nestled quietly on an open area atop the mountain, surrounded by dense forest, exuding tranquility. The villa's door was ajar, seemingly welcoming their arrival.

“This should be it,” Raiden Mei said softly, glancing questioningly at Chen Yuan. Chen Yuan nodded, preparing for the symbiotic Bronya. “Let’s go in, be careful.”

Although Theresa said Wendy was in good spirits and didn't experience any intense emotional fluctuations, it's always better to be safe than sorry; any danger that can be avoided should be prevented as much as possible.

The group cautiously approached the villa. Bronya was the first to push open the half-open door, revealing a spacious and bright living room decorated simply yet warmly.

A round table was placed in the center of the living room, with several cups of unfinished tea on it, indicating that someone had been there recently.

"Is anyone home?" Kiana called out first, her voice echoing in the empty room. A moment later, a pleasant voice came from upstairs: "Coming, coming, please wait a moment."

With the soft sound of tires gliding across the ground, a girl in a wheelchair slowly appeared at the top of the stairs. It was Wendy, wearing a white dress.

"You must be Kiana and the others that Headmistress Theresa mentioned. Nice to meet you. My name is Wendy." With a faint smile, a turquoise vortex appeared beneath the wheelchair, carrying Wendy downstairs.

Wendy greeted everyone with a smile, her eyes gentle and completely unguarded. Her voice was as melodious as a clear spring, instantly putting everyone at ease.

"Wow, you're Wendy! You look even cuter than in the photos!" Kiana immediately stepped forward, her overly familiar personality kicking in, completely disregarding the seriousness of the occasion.

Wendy wasn't annoyed by Kiana's frankness; instead, she smiled and nodded in response, "Thank you for the compliment."

But for some reason, Chen Yuan, hiding inside Bronya's body, felt something was off. Wendy was behaving too normally, as if she were already used to the current situation.

“We’ve come to take you home, Wendy.” Raiden Mei stepped forward, looking at Wendy who was at the same level as her, and said softly. “Headmistress Theresa hopes you can return to St. Freya Academy.”

“I know, Headmistress Theresa has already told me all this.” Wendy nodded gently, a hint of nostalgia in her eyes. “I also hope to go back soon… After all, that little headmistress is so cute, isn’t she?”

At this point, Wendy looked around and tilted her head in confusion. "Didn't Principal Theresa mention Mr. Chenyuan coming? I was really looking forward to it."

"I'm here." Hearing Wendy's words, Chenyuan emerged from Bronya's shoulder and gave Wendy a complicated look. "It seems Theresa trusts you a lot, and has told you everything about me."

“Because I refused Dean Theresa’s request during the communication.” Wendy’s face darkened as she looked at her paralyzed lower limbs, her expression filled with self-reproach.

"After all, because of my lack of ability, I not only cannot control the power of the gem, but also cannot move my legs due to the crystallization. Even if I go back, I will just be a time bomb."