Chapter 211: Mutual Introductions
Tolle briefly told Lynn Minmay about his experiences in Cross Ange: Rondo of Angels and Dragons and Gundam Wing—how he had rescued Ange, her mother Sophia, Zola, and the others, and how he'd been forced to bring them back when his sudden return left him with no choice.
Nestled comfortably in his arms, Lynn Minmay didn't throw a tantrum or get upset. Instead, she smiled sweetly and said she wanted to meet them.
Still feeling a little guilty, Tolle led Minmay into the battleship's core space and introduced her to the others.
"Everyone, this is my sister, Lynn Minmay." Then, turning to Minmay, he introduced them one by one: "This is Ange… Zola… Coco… Miranda… and Sophia."
Seeing the five beautiful women before her, Minmay couldn't help pouting a little, muttering under her breath, "Sigh… now there are five more women at home to share my brother with."
Tolle's mouth twitched. He hugged her and quickly explained, "Not five—just two. Ange and Zola. Coco and Miranda are still kids, and Sophia is Ange's mother, so she doesn't count."
But Lynn Minmay's eyes widened, sparkling with shock.
"Her… her mother? Brother, that's terrible! You actually even went after her—" Her voice trailed off, growing quieter and quieter. "—her mother, too…"
Ange's face flushed red with embarrassment. She turned her head aside but still huffed in her usual tsundere way:
"I'm not his woman! He's just… my creditor, that's all."
Zola glanced at Ange, ran a hand through her hair, and said casually, "Actually, I'm not his either. We just have a simple master–servant relationship. And I already have several girlfriends—they're just not here right now. The Master knows about them."
"Mas–master and servant?! And girlfriends, too?!" Lynn Minmay's worldview crumbled even further. Her eyes sparkled as she teased, "Looks like Brother Monty did quite well this time—he even brought back a rather… special maid."
Coco and Miranda joined in the fun, cheering together:
"Uh-huh! We're the Master's soldiers!"
Then the two of them struck ridiculous, over-the-top poses—like the Ginyu Force from Dragon Ball—and shouted:
"We are the light within the darkness! Bringing peace and hope to the world! The private organization—Sword of Damocles!"
Tolle couldn't even watch. He looked away, pretending not to know them. Minmay, on the other hand, found it hilarious and said she'd definitely bring them along if she ever held a concert again.
Tolle took the opportunity to hand her a newly made compressed-space bracelet Nami had just finished crafting.
"Minmay, this bracelet contains a 10-meter-diameter storage space. It's standard equipment for members of Sword of Damocles."
Minmay lifted both of Tolle's arms to inspect him and asked curiously, "Brother Monty, why aren't you wearing one yourself?"
Tolle felt a bit guilty. Wearing the same model as everyone else would look suspicious—he wasn't that stupid. He quickly changed the nano armor's appearance into various clothing styles, then grinned at her.
"See? I'm wearing mine directly—it can transform into any outfit I want."
"Wow! That's amazing!" Minmay's eyes lit up. "That means I'll never run out of new outfits to wear—so practical!"
Tolle then demonstrated how to store and retrieve items before continuing, "There's also a set of nano armor and a Phantom Kai inside—it'll keep you safe. The Phantom Kai handles just like a motorcycle. Ange and Zola can teach you when you've got time."
Zola licked her lips and said playfully, "Yes, we can… explore it together sometime."
Ange immediately shot her a glare, memories of past trauma flashing through her mind. She stepped protectively in front of Minmay like a mother hen guarding her chick.
"Miss Lynn Minmay, stay away from this perverted lesbian! She's a total deviant!"
Minmay nodded obediently from behind Ange, though she couldn't help feeling a little thrilled by the chaos.
Finally, Tolle explained their situation in this world—how he couldn't yet let Ange and the others go outside—and decided to take Minmay out first.
Just as they stepped out, early in the morning, Miriallia opened the door and walked in.
Hearing the sound, Tolle immediately pulled the bedsheet away, while Minmay used her nano armor to switch into casual clothes in an instant.
Thank goodness they'd gotten up early—and that he'd already given Minmay that bracelet—or they would've been caught red-handed.
"Morning, Tolle, Minmay. Have you two had breakfast yet?" Miriallia lifted the bag in her hand. "I brought some over—let's eat together."
Noticing the missing bedsheet, Minmay instantly slipped into acting mode. She looped an arm around Miriallia and said cheerfully, "Sister-in-law, you're the best! My brother's so lucky to have such a great wife. I was just getting hungry—come on, let's eat!"
She dragged Miriallia toward the dining area, throwing Tolle a sharp "you handle it" look as she went. Tolle wisely followed without complaint.
When Minmay saw the sandwiches and porridge inside the food containers, she hugged Miriallia and gave her a quick kiss on the cheek.
"Sister-in-law, you're too kind! Thank you! You even made porridge just for me, knowing I'm from the Asian Federation!"
Flustered by the sudden praise—and the kiss—Miriallia lowered her head, blushing. "Th-that's only natural. You're Tolle's sister, so you're my sister too."
Tolle could tell Miriallia was trying to win over her "sister-in-law" with kindness.
"After breakfast," Miriallia offered, "let me take you shopping. It's been a while since I've been back, but I still remember all the big malls."
"Okay, thank you, Sister-in-law! We're going to buy so many things today!" Minmay said, pulling out the credit card Tolle had given her. She grinned mischievously. "I brought lots of money this time—I'm going to shop properly in Orb! There are so many products you can't find in the Asian Federation, especially space-made ones!"
Tolle sighed inwardly. Every woman really was a born actress. Her performance was flawless—he had to admit, even he couldn't compete.