"W-wronged! I was just comforting Kiana, nothing else!"
Fu Lin's hair stood on end as he hurriedly explained, and Kiana nodded beside him in agreement, "That's right."
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Kiana☆'s lips curled up slightly, revealing a barely noticeable smile, but she quickly restrained it and replaced it with a look of feigned anger.
She snorted softly, seemingly displeased with the conversation between Fu Lin and Kiana, and said coquettishly, "Hmph, I'm not that petty, I'm just a little curious seeing you chatting so enthusiastically."
Then, Kiana☆ walked to Fu Lin's side, stretched out her fair little hand, gently held Fu Lin's hand, and interlocked their fingers tightly, as if this would make their relationship closer.
She looked up at Fu Lin, her face beaming with a sweet smile, like a flower blooming in spring.
However, when her gaze turned to Kiana, her smile instantly disappeared, replaced by a trace of coldness and threat.
Her voice was still gentle, but it carried a hint of chill, "And you, go find your Mei, stop sticking to my Fu Lin, or else~"
Although her words were soft, the killing intent within them sent chills down one's spine.
Kiana trembled all over in fear, like a startled cat, bolted away without even daring to look back, and hid straight behind Mei, as if that was the safest haven.
Fu Lin watched this scene, and the corners of his lips curved up in a faint smile.
He shook his head helplessly, reached out to gently pinch Kiana☆'s collagen-filled cheeks, and said dotingly, "You, why don't you trust my relationship with Kiana? You even get jealous of yourself, you little vinegar jar."
Kiana☆'s face flushed slightly from Fu Lin's touch, she lowered her head shyly, but still explained haltingly, "Of course I trust Fu Lin, after all, without using some tricks, ordinary people can't even get close to you. But, I'm still a bit uneasy about the other me, after all... with me as an example, who knows if she'll accidentally... fall for you too~"
The atmosphere in the square gradually lightened, and everyone's faces were filled with smiles for the recovered true Kiana.
Cecilia still held Durandal tightly, and Durandal's body gradually relaxed, feeling that long-lost warmth.
Theresa hopped over to them, muttering non-stop, "Hehe, a happy ending, now little Kiana has been found too."
As for Siegfried? Hmph~ Get lost wherever you came from, there's no place for you in this family!
Fu Lin quietly gazed at this warm scene before him, a wave of warmth surged in his heart, and the corners of his lips unconsciously lifted as he said softly, "See, how beautiful it is for a family to be together. Although the mother-in-law from another world can't be resurrected yet, in the future I will definitely find a way to bring her back to life. By then, let her take care of..."
[Siegfried roared from his soul, Bastard! Stop leaving me out all the time!]
Before finishing his words, Fu Lin suddenly frowned as if he remembered something important and muttered to himself, "Hiss, how could I forget about this? I haven't even thought of a name for the baby yet."
Next to him, Kiana☆ was gently stroking her belly, as if she could feel the baby's presence.
Hearing Fu Lin's words, she smiled softly and said tenderly,
"Fu Xing, whether it's a boy or a girl, we can use this name."
[Xing: meaning Star.]
Fu Lin's mind instantly pictured Stelle calling herself Fu Xing, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly, feeling hesitant inside.
However, seeing Kiana☆'s expectant eyes, he quickly shook his head, smiled, and praised,
"That's a great name, I really like it, and it has a wonderful meaning too!"
[He silently added in his heart, As long as this child doesn't go digging through trash cans in the future.]
The afterglow of the setting sun bathed the square, coating everyone in a layer of golden light, presenting a serene atmosphere.
...
The rising morning sun shone brightly as Fu Lin looked at Otto and Kallen walking slowly from a distance, and without thinking, he warmly greeted them.
"Miss Kallen, Mr. Otto, good morning, are you touring the current Schicksal Headquarters? Would you mind taking me and Fu Shi along? It's our first time visiting the Schicksal Headquarters too."
Fu Lin's lips curved into a faint smile, yet behind his smile, a trace of cunning flickered in his eyes and quickly vanished.
Otto roared internally, 'First time my ass!'
However, Otto sharply caught that fleeting cunning in Fu Lin's eyes and couldn't help but feel a bad premonition.
So, he quickly stepped forward, blocking Kallen, cleared his throat, and deliberately coughed a few times to draw Fu Lin's attention.
Otto smiled and said, "I'm truly sorry, Lord Fu Lin. I already promised Kallen that I'd give her a proper tour of Schicksal Headquarters, so I'm afraid I can't fully guide you. But, if you don't mind, I can arrange for someone else to show you around."
Then, Otto thought to himself, 'That refusal was obvious enough, he should notice, right? Don't ruin my alone time with Kallen!'
Fu Lin's smile grew even brighter as he waved his hand, seemingly oblivious to the underlying meaning, and said, "No problem, Fu Shi and I will just quietly follow behind, we won't disturb you."
Otto's face darkened, mentally figuring out how to drive them away, while Kallen gently nodded and agreed, "Of course, the more, the merrier!"
Otto, "..."
Following Otto's lead, they first arrived at the headquarters' main hall. Under the massive dome, a luxurious crystal chandelier emitted a soft light.
Portraits of past Schicksal Overseers hung on the walls, but Kallen only glanced briefly before averting her eyes.
After all, there was no difference from five hundred years ago, except Otto's portrait and the newly appointed Theresa's portrait.
Then, they passed through a long corridor and arrived at Schicksal's armory.
As soon as the door opened, a metallic scent hit them.
Inside the armory, various advanced weapons were neatly arranged on racks, from cold, gleaming swords to oddly shaped firearms.
These weapons reflected a chilling light under the illumination, sending shivers down one's spine.
Otto picked up a pair of pistols from the weapons and handed them to Kallen, explaining,
"This is the 'Dark Bow,' crafted from the blueprint of the Valkyrie's nemesis in mythology, the death goddess Hel, designed by the Director of Schicksal's 1504 Research Institute, 'Divine Keys' series of weapons?."
Kallen accepted the pistol, gently caressing its body and feeling its texture, "Otto, I really like this weapon, thank you."
Otto looked at Kallen, the corners of his mouth curving into a satisfied smile.
Afterward, they came to the laboratory entrance, and Otto briefly introduced the lab's basic functions before hurriedly taking her away, as if afraid she might see something she shouldn't.
Fu Lin stood still, curiously peeking inside the lab.
The researchers were busy shuttling between various instruments, some operating computers, some recording data, others adjusting machines.
The flickering lights and complex machinery intertwined, making one's eyes spin and dazzled.
Finally, Otto took Kallen to the headquarters' rooftop.
Standing at the edge of the rooftop, the breeze gently brushed their faces, bringing a trace of coolness. Gazing into the distance, the blue sky and patches of white clouds intertwined beautifully.
"Kallen, this is my favorite place to come. Whenever I feel troubled, I come here to quietly enjoy the distant scenery and let my mood relax for a while."
Otto said with emotion.
Kallen slightly spread her arms, feeling the breeze caress her cheeks, as if all her troubles were blown away at that moment.
She closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and gradually felt her mood calm down.
"I like this place too, Otto." Kallen said softly, "Here, I can feel a kind of tranquility and harmony, as if becoming one with nature."
Fu Shi, watching their peaceful and happy backs, poked Fu Lin's arm and whispered, "Fu Lin, when are we taking Kallen to Otto's secret little cabin?"
Although Fu Shi had lowered her voice, it was still especially clear in the quiet atmosphere.
Otto's eye twitched slightly as he forced a smile and turned his head, unknowingly clenching his fists as he thought, 'Finally that vixen is gone, and now there are you two! If I could beat you, I'd throw you both down to feed the fish!'
In the end, Fu Lin still took Kallen to that mysterious little cabin, and Otto forever lost his precious Kallen collection.
'Congratulations~ Congratulations~'
Otto, "No!!!"
From then on, the world gained a heartbroken man, but conversely, according to the law of energy conservation, Yae Sakura, looking at the sack of gifts Kallen delivered, blushed and smiled.