Chapter 267: Just for Fun, Little Rascal
"Where's Kiana? Why isn't she here for breakfast today?"
One month later, when Raiden Mei didn't see Kiana at the dining table as usual, she voiced her concern.
Kiana's increasingly sluggish and worn-out state hadn't gone unnoticed by those around her, who saw her every day. Naturally, Raiden Mei was deeply worried.
"Senior Fu Hua's techniques must be incredibly profound—it's not impossible that Kiana has become so engrossed in training that she's neglecting food and sleep. Please don't worry, Miss Mei. As long as Senior Fu Hua is looking after her, Kiana will be fine."
Durandal reassured her with genuine sincerity. Judging by how comfortably she was sitting at the table, it seemed she had already transitioned from being a guest to fully integrating into their daily routine.
But Raiden Mei still furrowed her brows in worry.
"Durandal, you don't understand. No matter the situation, Kiana never compromises on food. Even Mr. Sigurd always says that the only thing about her that doesn't cause trouble is her appetite. But lately, she's been eating less and less. Just last night, she barely managed to finish five bowls of rice…"
Raiden Mei sighed as she idly poked at her own breakfast. With Kiana's appetite decreasing, she herself didn't have much desire to eat either.
"???"
Durandal tilted her head in confusion. Her pure, childlike blue eyes were filled with several big question marks.
By normal standards, five bowls of rice were more than enough, weren't they?
Especially considering that Kiana's bowls were bigger than everyone else's.
She thought about Kiana's slender, graceful figure—a body like that shouldn't require that much food to maintain, right?
However, seeing that it wasn't just Mei who looked troubled—Seele also had her delicate brows knitted in concern, and even Bronya and Wendy carried a solemn air—Durandal realized something.
'I don't have the right to comment if I don't know the full picture.'
Judging by their expressions, Kiana really might be someone for whom five bowls weren't enough.
Durandal nodded thoughtfully and began considering recipes that could stimulate Kiana's appetite.
Too bad Rita wasn't here—if she were, she'd definitely have plenty of solutions.
"Sigh…"
Durandal sighed and gave up thinking about it. This wasn't her area of expertise anyway. Since she was stationed at the Anti-Entropy headquarters and not some unreachable place, she could just call Rita later for advice.
Just as the atmosphere grew heavier, a white blur suddenly dashed through the doorway—moving so fast that most of them barely had time to react.
It—ahem, she—Launched herself at Raiden Mei like an overly excited husky that had been locked up all day and finally saw its owner.
Kiana wrapped her arms tightly around Mei's soft waist and buried her face into two huge and bouncy human organs that shall not be named, rubbing against it like a spoiled kitten.
"Mei Mei Mei! I'm so hungry! I want a big feast!!!"
After rubbing against that enticingly soft place for quite a while, Kiana finally lifted her head.
Her big, watery blue eyes gazed pitifully at Raiden Mei—a gaze so devastatingly cute that an overwhelming rush of emotions surged through Mei's heart.
Her motherly instincts exploded on the spot.
"Kiana, I'll cook right away!"
First, because they had grown up together and shared a deep bond.
Second, because Mei, a gentle and nurturing Yamato Nadeshiko, had absolutely no resistance to adorable creatures begging for food like helpless little animals.
She firmly pressed Kiana into a chair before striding toward the kitchen with unwavering determination.
"Pots, pans, and utensils—submit to me!"
The newly ascended Herrscher of Thunder rolled up her sleeves and mentally declared war on the kitchen.
Seele quickly followed behind her, eager to help.
Once Raiden Mei and Seele had left, Kiana turned her attention to Mei's barely touched breakfast.
Without hesitation, she grabbed the knife and fork and started eating.
However, Raiden Mei's portion was simply too small. After finishing it in a flash, Kiana sat there, biting her fork with an innocent, pitiful expression. Not only had she failed to curb her hunger, but she actually felt even hungrier—so much so that she looked dazed.
At that moment, Bronya approached with her tray and silently slid her untouched food onto Kiana's plate.
"Eat. Bronya is not hungry yet."
Kiana turned her head and caught the faint curve of a smile on Bronya's lips—gentle and heartwarming.
"Bronya QAQ! From now on, I promise I'll never talk bad about you behind your back again!"
"(눈‸눈)!"
Aside from an unimpressed expression, Bronya didn't do anything to stop the ravenous Kiana and simply returned to her seat.
Then came Wendy, Ana, and Durandal—one after another, they all handed over their untouched meals to Kiana.
Finally, even Sin Mal unwillingly shoved her tray forward with a grumpy expression.
"Here, eat it. Hope you choke."
"‰@$＆"
"—I can't understand your nonsense! Swallow it first, then talk!"
"Thank you, Sin Mal ! You're finally acting like a decent human being!"
Kiana, now filled with gratitude, spoke after gulping down another mouthful of food.
Bronya immediately restrained an enraged Sin Mal, preventing an all-out brawl from breaking out.
Kiana, meanwhile, focused entirely on her meal.
Thanks to everyone's generosity, she was barely one-third full when Mei and Seele rushed in with an emergency batch of freshly cooked food.
Naturally, Kiana devoured that as well.
A good while later, she patted her now-bloated stomach and leaned back in satisfaction.
"Hic~~"
"Geez, don't eat so fast next time. You might choke."
Raiden Mei, holding a clean napkin, gently wiped the corners of Kiana's mouth, exuding the warmth of a caring mother tending to an unruly child.
Once she was clean, Kiana hugged Mei again, snuggling up sweetly.
"Mei, cuddle~~"
"Alright, alright. As long as you're eating well and staying healthy, that's all that matters."
Raiden Mei indulged Kiana's affectionate gestures, her eyes filled with doting fondness.
After a moment, Mei finally asked:
"So, Kiana, have you mastered Teacher Fu Hua's ultimate technique?"
"Hmm... Mei, take a guess?"
"Let me think… I'm sure you must have mastered it, right?"
"Mei, my dear Mei, you're so smart!"
Kiana responded while still pressing her face against an incredibly soft and comfortable spot. Her cheeks were rosy, yet none of the girls, including Mei herself, thought much of it.
Only Bronya's expression darkened slightly.
"If Sigurd hadn't disciplined her properly, who knows how many innocent girls this rascal would've corrupted by now?"
A clear and perceptive voice suddenly echoed near her ear—it was Book of Fuxi.
Bronya turned her head and, with a deadpan expression, silently gave a thumbs-up.
Her eyes carried a hint of approval.
"Honestly, Kiana is just a typical face-con—But, of course, it's nothing more than playful teasing and harmless flirting. Just a little pervy rascal—nothing worth fussing over."
Yeah. When it comes to real action, Kiana is all talk.
If anything, it's Bronya who holds the true power here!
Perhaps… this was the confidence of the main wife.
"(＊￣︶￣＊)!"
Bronya straightened her barely-there chest, put her hands on her hips, and smirked smugly.
The Book of Fuxi tilted its little head.
"Hmm???"
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