Of course, it was precisely due to Ji Xuanyang's appearance that the Herrscher's consciousness seemed to suspect something and took the initiative to give up control of the body.
However, before Kiana could successfully seize the body, her consciousness was dragged into this dream.
At that moment, in response to Kiana's questions, an explosion of laughter suddenly echoed throughout the dream space.
"Hehehehe... Welcome home, lost child~☆"
Home? I don't feel like this is my home! Let me out!
"It's okay if you don't admit it, but I still welcome you, Kiana Kaslana~☆"
I told you, let me out!
Kiana's expression remained solemn, utterly unaffected by the strange voice's words.
Of course, the voice didn't care about Kiana's wishes.
Do you like the world I've created for you?
The voice continued talking to itself.
The world? This is just a dream, stop congratulating yourself. No, I have to find a way to wake up...
Kiana's face now showed a hint of anxiety.
She realized that if her consciousness remained in this dream state, she would be completely unaware if the other person had seized control of her body or if they had harmed the people around her.
Therefore, she must break free from this dream and then snatch control of her body back from the other person.
"Hahaha, you're already thinking of leaving me the moment you arrive? How sad. But leaving here won't be so easy~☆"
Hearing this, Kiana's expression instantly tensed.
"What are you trying to do? Don't underestimate me, Kiana Kaslana! I'm the strongest Valkyrie of the future!"
Apparently to give herself courage, Kiana used this method to slightly boost her bravery in facing the owner of the strange voice, and continued to look around, alert for any possible emergency.
Kaslana? Valkyrie? Hahahaha! I never expected you to say something like that, even now. Do you really think you are her just because I still call you Kiana Kaslana? Even if you were, you're just an orphan abandoned by your father, someone who never knew her mother. Aren't you even a little curious why you never had a mother since you were born, why your father abandoned you?
The voice's words caused the information she had previously obtained in the Q&A section to flood Kiana like a giant wave.
Yes, she is no longer Kiana Kaslana, and even her identity as a Valkyrie has become somewhat ridiculous.
Fu Hua told her the truth: she was merely a vessel used by Otto to house the Second Herrscher's core, an experimental subject named K423, and had no connection to Kaslana or the Valkyries.
Still...
Perhaps it was because she had similar DNA to Kiana in her blood, but when she heard that voice mention her father and mother, her heart still skipped a beat.
She subconsciously ignored her own identity and asked, "What exactly do you know?"
"I know everything, Kiana. I have been watching you since you were born and know everything about you. I know exactly why your father left and how your mother died~☆"
Wait, so you are the Second Herrscher?!
"Hehe, Kiana, you're so cute. I thought you knew my identity all along, why did it take you so long to realize? ~☆"
"Now, Nekocharm!"
Although Kiana usually acts a little clumsy, she knew who she was as soon as she heard that strange voice.
Didn't you see her call him "Herrscher" as soon as she saw him?
It's not that she's dumb; she just doesn't like using her brain and can't focus on studying what's in the textbook.
But when it comes to real combat, her fighting talent has been praised even by the class representative!
In comparison, this Herrscher seems quite dull-witted.
Therefore, once Kiana realized she had to leave this dream, she kept observing and waiting.
She watched for her opponent's weaknesses, waiting for the best opportunity to strike.
Just now, startled by her own sluggishness, Kiana finally found the source of the emotional fluctuations in this dream.
Without hesitating for a moment, Kiana launched the White Comet armor's most powerful attack at the place where the emotional fluctuation had occurred. She summoned a giant cat paw which impacted forcefully on the spot she had anticipated.
"You found it, little one! You truly surprise me! ☆"
Realizing that her dream space had been shattered, Sirin completely stopped pretending and stepped out of the shadows, revealing her true form.
Her appearance was identical to Kiana's at that moment, with wild white hair and golden eyes. The only difference from the Kiana she herself had witnessed in the rooftop battle from the Q&A session was the color of one eye and her expression.
Actually...
Kiana secretly clenched her fists.
"Don't worry, this won't be our last encounter. For the rest of my life, I will continue to appear in your worst nightmares, again and again, until one day you are unable to resist."
As Sirin finished speaking, the dream she had constructed shattered following Kiana's previous attack.
Kiana, who had just regained consciousness of her body after breaking the dream space, felt someone gently stroking her forehead.
Mmm~ Smells like Mei~
And that firm, elastic thing under my head that smells like a little girl must be Mei's thigh, right?
At least for that moment, Kiana momentarily forgot her troubles and began to enjoy herself.
"Kiana, are you awake?"
Perhaps it was Kiana's expression that was too "lustful" at that moment, because Mei's eyes lit up and she immediately realized that someone was pretending to be asleep after waking up.
Following Mei's calling her out, Kiana could only open her eyes with unfulfilled desire. Meeting Mei's gaze, full of worry and surprise, she suppressed her desire and smiled slightly: "I'm back."
As she spoke, Kiana tried to move away from Mei's thighs, but Mei pressed her against her shoulder before she could move.
"Mei?"
At that instant, Mei's gaze was slightly lost, and she didn't focus on Kiana's seemingly clear blue eyes. A faint blush appeared on her pale cheeks.
"It's okay, Kiana. If you like being like this, I'll let you use my lap pillow for as long as you want."
And so, Kiana continued to lie in Mei's lap.
She reached out, as if trying to touch the unsettling dome of that space, or perhaps just wanting to grab hold of something.
Suddenly, Kiana spoke.
"Mei."
"Huh?"
"Promise me you won't leave like you did in the video."
"Ehm."
"I really don't know what I would do without Mei by my side."
"I promise you, Kiana, didn't we make a promise?"
Mei took Kiana's outstretched hand in hers and pressed it against her chest.
Kiana felt the warmth and softness of her hand, but she didn't feel the desire she had imagined.
She simply felt Mei's presence, felt that pulsating, passionate heart.
"I... I will control myself and avoid at all costs having what happened before happen again."
"Kiana..."
Mei's expression showed a certain surprise at that moment.
She had believed that Kiana didn't remember anything that had happened before, but now it seems Kiana knows everything.
"I believe in you, Kiana."
Mei closed her eyes slightly and squeezed Kiana's hand tighter.
Mei is probably the one who best understands Kiana right now.
For this reason, she even requested that St. Freya Academy implant a self-destruct bomb in her heart.
The goal is to prevent the Herrscher personality from awakening and having the chance to harm those around her.
Will Kiana now have to live cautiously just like her?
She doesn't want this to happen!
"Mei, I want to save Kiana, save the real Kiana Kaslana."
Hearing this, Mei opened her eyes and met Kiana's resolute gaze.
After a few seconds of silence, her look softened.
In that moment, she didn't want to think about how difficult the action would be, or whether it was worth running such a risk for a complete stranger. She only knew that if this was Kiana's obsession, then she had no choice but to agree.
"Okay, let's do it together."
Mei's voice was soft yet firm, as if she were taking an oath.
Kiana laughed, a hearty laugh.
She knew Mei would understand her.
"And Bronya too, don't you dare leave her behind and act alone."
Bronya appeared next to them at some point.
She sat next to Mei and suddenly uttered those words.
Bronya?
Kiana looked in surprise at the person who entered. She was about to get up when Mei pushed her back down: "Lie down and rest."
Seeing Mei and Kiana in an intimate situation, Bronya should have tried to sabotage it or told Mei: "Bronya wants to too."
But when Mei offered Bronya a pillow to lean on her lap, she acted as if she hadn't seen anything and didn't make a fuss.
She simply looked ahead and said in her peculiar, emotionless loli voice: "In return, you must also help Bronya rescue Seele."
Yes, that's exactly what I was thinking!
At that moment, Kiana's eyes shone with a different light.
She found her next goal in life.
Rescue the real Kiana Kaslana and Bronya's dear sister, Seele.
Only then will her life as a clone not lack meaning.
Ji Xuanyang, who was observing the interaction between the three, vaguely saw his past self and his friends reflected in them.
"Don't forget about me!"
Ji Xuanyang said jokingly while taking care of Himeko.
"Mr. Ji Xuanyang, what do you mean by 'don't forget about me'?"
Just then, a voice that was both tender and somewhat mature appeared in that space.
After a period of navigation, Theresa finally piloted the Hyperion to the Underworld.
Seeing the petite Theresa in her nun's habit, Ji Xuanyang felt a little confused.
Is such a small girl really Himeko's boss?
Observing Himeko's appearance and then Theresa's, Ji Xuanyang, unable to comprehend her further, simply stopped trying to think about it.
Seeing Theresa, he greeted her like everyone else: "Principal, you've arrived."
After speaking, Ji Xuanyang diverted his gaze and saw Fu Hua appear next to Theresa.
"Chi Yuan... no, I should call you Fu Hua now. It's a pleasure to see you again."
Seeing the way Ji Xuanyang looked at her, as if she were an old friend, Fu Hua felt a flash of helplessness cross her face.
But at the same time, the warmth that rises deep within the heart cannot be faked.
However, she felt ashamed.
Ji Xuanyang, despite having been tormented for thousands of years in the Seal of the Nine Underworlds, never forgot their friendship.
But she didn't even remember Ji Xuanyang's existence.