Saturday, the day after Evan infiltrated ME Corp, nothing happened. At least, for now.
Nagazora City was still calm and peaceful. The invasion of the ME Corp branch's weapons research lab didn't even make the news. Kiana continued to comfortably be a lazy bum. Taking advantage of this rest day, Evan chatted with Kiana a bit more, only to discover that her knowledge level was completely insufficient for her to be a high school student at Senba Academy next semester.
Living with her father, Siegfried, Kiana had spent most of her time fighting alongside him. While other children her age were studying in school, Kiana was working hard to become a warrior. After her father disappeared, she spent most of her time looking for him and continuing to fight the Honkai.
Now, in terms of combat power alone, Kiana could probably easily defeat dozens of peers with her bare hands; even several adults wouldn't be her match. However, when it came to normal knowledge, Kiana was far inferior to her peers. aside from simple arithmetic and a few foreign languages she had picked up from traveling everywhere, Kiana's knowledge of physics and chemistry was abysmal, and her knowledge of history was limited to major Honkai events.
A study slacker, without a doubt.
This wasn't a time to relax, so Evan didn't go out of his way to teach Kiana ordinary knowledge. In the afternoon, when he went to Senba Academy, his view was further confirmed.
Evan saw Bronya at Senba Academy. A girl with light gray curly hair and eyes, a petite figure, and an exquisitely beautiful face that lacked expression.
Relying on his physical fitness and increasingly skilled stealth techniques, Evan observed from the shadows of Senba Academy.
She had come to inspect Senba Academy as the adopted daughter of the current President of ME Corp. Just as Tachikawa Academy had recommended spots for internships at ME Corp every year, Senba Academy also had such quotas. Bronya's arrival didn't arouse any suspicion.
So, when Bronya, with her expressionless and strange demeanor, made contact with Raiden Mei, it went surprisingly smoothly.
One was the daughter of the former president, and the other was the adopted daughter of the current president. It wasn't unbelievable that they would have contact. Moreover, in the eyes of some students and teachers who happened to see them, it was actually a welcome sight. Raiden Mei was now a fallen young lady, while Bronya, the adopted daughter of the current ME Corp president, was a true young lady. If Mei became friends with her, her current situation might improve somewhat. Although everyone usually deliberately alienated Mei, they didn't truly hate her. If the kind and gentle girl could have a better future, that would be best.
As for Bronya's expressionless face and flat tone, everyone, including Mei, took it as the reserve of a young lady.
However, Evan knew that Bronya behaved this way because she had been injured in an experiment once conducted by Cocolia. She had lost the use of her legs and the emotion of joy. The girl walking beside Mei like a normal person was actually relying on an exoskeleton armor to move.
At the same time, there was a bio-chip in Bronya's brain. The primary purpose of implanting it was to attempt to treat her brain damage and help her regain normal emotions, while also monitoring her physical condition. But when necessary, it could replace Bronya's consciousness and take control of her body.
Now, the primary purpose had not yet been achieved, but the secondary function was about to be used frequently. Was Cocolia observing Mei, who was so close to Bronya, through that chip right now?
Evan frowned. He realized that he, the butterfly that shouldn't have existed in the Honkai world, had finally flapped his wings and brought about change. Perhaps it was because he stole the [Nitro Crystal] sword from the ME Corp branch yesterday, or perhaps there was some deeper reason, but the Third Honkai Eruption might very well break out before Kiana enrolled in Senba Academy.
Perhaps he should find a way to monitor the Honkai energy concentration in Nagazora City.
Although Evan possessed seven Stigmata and the controllable Honkai energy in his body was already extremely potent, he didn't possess overly keen Honkai energy perception because of it. He still needed some precise instruments.
Like anti-Honkai weapons, Honkai detection instruments were not something ordinary people could access or purchase. In the perception of ordinary people in this world, the Honkai was just an infectious disease called "Honkai Disease." Schicksal, Anti-Entropy, and other forces had hidden the existence of the Honkai quite well, at least from ordinary people.
So, Honkai detection instruments... No, why focus on instruments? Instead of passively waiting for the Third Honkai Eruption to descend, it would be better to create some signs in advance to alert St. Freya Academy. That way, he could also obtain more accurate information through St. Freya Academy's reaction. After all, Kiana was right here in Nagazora City. When something really happened, Theresa couldn't possibly tell Kiana nothing.
As for strength, he wasn't too weak now. He could take more proactive actions.
Having made up his mind, Evan returned to his dormitory. When he quietly returned, he had a huge guitar case on his back. Then, he stood quietly in the shadows of Senba Academy, waiting for time to pass.
Today was Saturday, so Evan didn't need to wait for school to let out. He just needed to wait for Bronya and Mei to separate.
Not long after, Bronya and Mei, who had only met for the first time, parted ways. Evan took out his phone and sent a text to Mei, saying he would meet her at the usual place immediately.
Then, in a corner of Senba Academy, when Mei revealed a familiar, light smile at Evan's appearance, Evan's face was very serious.
"Mei, are you willing to trust me? To entrust your life, your future, and even your very existence to me?"
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