Bronya: (ᗜ_ᗜ)
She had always believed Elysia to be a pure and flawless woman.
Even back then, before Mobius, that snake lurking in the shadows, had revealed her "fangs," whenever Bronya went to the police station for business, she would prioritize dealing with Elysia.
Because Miss Pink Elf gave off a feeling of being extremely affable and wonderful, as translucent as a flawless crystal.
And now...
It's still vibrating! Still vibrating!
Bronya felt she needed to re-evaluate Elysia.
Speaking of which, at that time, Bronya and Elysia were handling a case, while her husband was with Mobius... hmm?
Bronya pressed a hand to her forehead and shook her head. She would set that thought aside for now.
A rare look of embarrassment appeared on Elysia's face. She bent over slightly, her body trembling, her legs almost giving out from under her.
Elysia forced herself to stay alert, slowly shuffling to a nearby bench with a pigeon-toed stance.
Sitting down wouldn't alleviate the "symptoms," but the experienced Elysia knew that her body could suddenly... collapse from exhaustion, so it was best to find a point of support beforehand.
Convulsing and trembling on the ground would be far too unbecoming of Miss Pink Elf's image.
So Kiana, under Mr. Ye Feng's design, finally pressed that switch...
How terrifying.
Even a good girl with such a firm will and a pure, kind heart couldn't resist Mr. Ye Feng's temptation.
Elysia never blamed others; she always wondered if she could have done better.
Elysia slumped onto the bench. Her body seemed to be radiating heat, and she had a kind of charming "fullness" to her. The clothes on her body seemed to have shrunk a size, and her white over-the-knee socks squeezed her delicate skin tightly, creating a breathtaking indentation in her flesh.
But upon closer inspection, one would realize it wasn't that the clothes had shrunk, but rather as if the air between the fabric and her skin had been sucked out, making them cling tightly to her body, like the allure of being soaking wet... overflowing with feminine charm.
Elysia's smooth, fair skin reflected a watery sheen. Her legs were clamped tightly together, the flesh of her thighs pressed so firmly that not even a single card could be slipped between them.
She struggled to lift her head, her watery, beautiful eyes reflecting the silver-haired beauty's downward gaze. "I'm so sorry for letting you see me in such a shameful state..."
Elysia didn't try to hide it, but faced the problem head-on.
This frankness made Bronya wonder: Could there be a hidden reason for this?
Is this Mobius's doing?
After all, back in the Original World, Bronya had suffered quite a... loss at Mobius's hands.
She had a deep understanding of Mobius's malicious nature.
But none of that concerned Bronya right now.
"It's fine. The Bronya didn't see anything."
Bronya looked at St. Freya under the blue sky. Everything here was so familiar, yet so strange.
"So, what exactly is the situation here?"
"...It's... ungh... a long story..."
Elysia's arches went rigid, her toes pressing hard against the square paving stones on the ground.
Regarding this, Bronya truly managed to "not see anything." The blank expression on her face was very indifferent, showing no emotional fluctuation.
She quietly waited for Elysia's explanation.
At this moment, Elysia roughly understood that this was Mr. Ye Feng's "punishment," so there was no point in complaining.
It was because she had previously asked Mr. Ye Feng to let Robin go.
Ye Feng had smiled gently and said, "Since Ely loves being a commentator so much, then I'll leave Duckie's matter to you as well."
Elysia had readily agreed at the time, thinking that Ye Feng's "good" side had the upper hand. In the end, he had just turned around and stuffed this thing in her.
But since she had accepted the task, Elysia would complete it brilliantly.
It was just that in her current state, the "little surprise" she had prepared was unusable.
Yes, the surprise Elysia had prepared was a genuine surprise. Not one of Ye Feng's special surprises.
The drenched Miss Pink Elf could only use the most concise language to explain the situation to Bronya.
After listening, Bronya stood frozen on the spot, her eyes staring unfocused into the distant sky, somewhat lost.
"That is to say, the Bronya's husband... is the Ye Feng that Sister Mei talks about?"
Elysia clenched her fists, her expression seemingly even more pained than Bronya's. "...Y-yes... Mr. Ye Feng has... ungh, given the... choice... to you..."
Bronya lowered her head, her hair falling to cover her face, which was now cast in shadow.
She finally understood the meaning of the two paths.
So this is "the courage to touch the truth"...?
It certainly required courage to face.
Bronya's husband was actually Sister Mei's lover...
And not only that!
Looking at the timeline, Bronya was the third party.
She had long heard Sister Mei talk about her lover. The look of happiness on her face as she spoke... it would be a lie to say Bronya hadn't yearned for something like that herself.
"...They... mmmph~~~ right now, they should be in Arc City... your old office... if you have any more questions... you should go there..."
"The Bronya understands. Thank you."
At this moment, Duckie no longer cared about Elysia's condition.
Having gotten the information, she swiftly mounted her motorcycle, twisted the throttle to its limit, and with a roar of the engine, shot off like an arrow.
Bronya didn't wear a helmet. The fierce wind rushing towards her blew her silver hair back like a ribbon fluttering in the air.
She had already reached her top speed. The Core of the Herrscher of Reason shone, and she almost became a streak of flowing light.
But it wasn't enough. She needed more! More!
Only then could the turbulent feelings in Bronya's heart be expelled, like a powerful jet stream.
And Elysia, who had been enduring with great difficulty, continued to endure with great difficulty.
After all, no matter when or where, Elysia always maintained her elegance, pure and flawless.
Even when she was all alone.
---o---
"What's with you, you dog bastard? What tricks are you playing now, meow? You made Mei wear that black bodystocking just to go for a walk, meow?"
Kiana was surprised by Ye Feng's actions.
She had thought that he absolutely wouldn't let things end today without giving Mei a thorough drenching.
At this moment, the three of them were strolling down the streets of Arc City.
The time was prime evening hours.
People were lost in hedonistic pleasures in this city that never sleeps, indulging their desires to the fullest.
The shopping malls were lit up as brightly as day.
Kiana's gaze passed over Ye Feng in the middle to steal a glance at Auntie Mei. Her expression was clearly a bit tense, and she walked with a stiff posture.
Of course, she wasn't just wearing the thin bodystocking right now; she had a gray trench coat on over it.
A pair of black-stockinged calves peeked out from under the coat, and her hands looked as if she were wearing gloves.
Ye Feng couldn't help but ask, "Little Bug seems to be looking forward to me doing something to Mei?"
"Don't go twisting my words, meow! I just find it strange, meow!"
Kiana glared fiercely at Ye Feng.
However, Mei didn't notice the little exchange between her lover and her best friend. At this moment, Mei truly felt very ashamed.
Because after Kiana had played with the remote for a while, either by accident or carelessness, she had set the sensation level to 0.
Mei couldn't feel the existence of the bodystocking. And because the bodystocking blocked the sensation of the coat, her entire body felt as if it wasn't being touched by clothing at all.
In other words, she currently felt as if she were walking completely naked through the bustling commercial center of Arc City.
Every person who brushed past her and cast a glance her way made Mei's heart race.
Even though she knew these people weren't real.
But... what difference did it make?
Even if she returned to the Original World, after brushing past people on the street, she would never have any interaction with them again. They were no different in substance from the NPCs here.
And not only that, the bodystocking was also highly transparent. If her trench coat were to accidentally fly open...
"...Feng-kun."
Mei carefully tugged on the corner of Ye Feng's clothes and said in a voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz, "...Let's go back first. This is so... shameful."
Ye Feng asked strangely, "Isn't Mei wearing a trench coat? Why would you feel ashamed?"
"Umm..."
The elegant and noble young lady of the Far East gripped her collar tightly and said in a pleading tone, "Feng-kun... can we go back?"
Her tone was charming and melodious, yet also plaintive, making one's heart tingle just by listening.
If it were Kiana, she would have surrendered on the spot.
And that was indeed the case. Little Bug truly couldn't bear to see Mei suffer. Just as she was about to speak, she heard Ye Feng say, "In such a hurry to go back? Does Mei not enjoy being on a date with me?"
"No, of course not!"
Mei immediately denied it.
A girl who truly loves her partner would never want them to have the slightest misunderstanding.
"Then..."
Ye Feng slowly looked towards Kiana.
Kitty-Kiana's ears perked up, her large azure eyes shining with a clear light, as if to say, "What are you looking at me for?"
Ye Feng said softly, "Is it because of Kiana?"
"Umm..."
Mei didn't answer immediately.
Kitty-Kiana's fur was about to stand on end. She stared with wide eyes and said, "Mei, why are you hesitating?! Do you really not want to be on a date with me, meow?"
"Eh?"
Mei subconsciously grabbed Ye Feng's arm, her body curling up slightly. Her eyes darted to the side as she stammered:
"N-no... how could I dislike being with Kiana? Um, aren't we on a date with Feng-kun right now? Besides..."
"Besides?" Kiana blinked.
"If it's just two girls hanging out, you can't really call it a date, can you?"
"Guh..."
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Why can't it be called a date when we go out?
Kiana couldn't help but want to start singing: Oh, flower blooming in the wilderness, won't you please tell me, why do people always hurt one another?
BOOM!!
Just then, a sound like distant thunder boomed from the sky.
What was that?
Kiana and Mei looked up, only to see a streak of blue and white light flying across the sky from the east.
The roar of an engine grew from a distant rumble to a deafening blast, making them frown.
Then, it rumbled away into the distance, heading in the direction of the E.T. Studio building.
"Who was that? Blasting their engine in the middle of the night, have they no public decency, meow!"
Kiana wasn't usually so short-tempered, but she was in a particularly bad mood today.
"Wait, that was... a motorcycle? Why is it flying in the sky, meow?"
Ye Feng looked up, watching the streak of light fly by. "It's perfectly normal for a motorcycle to fly."
"Eh? Is it?"
"Honkai energy can do anything, after all."
"..."
Kiana was speechless. Anyone could say that, but coming from Ye Feng's mouth, it sounded a bit mocking.
If the Honkai had a physical form, Little Bug suspected it would be suffering greatly. How could it be called all-powerful then?
"Since Mei wants to go back, let's head back to the company."
Giving Mei a little "training" each day to raise her experience points was enough.
She was his lover, after all. He couldn't be too hasty.
---o---
Bronya arrived at her office once again.
Here, she had released her very first game.
Here, traces of the love between her and her husband were everywhere.
Here, she had fought resolutely against criminals to the very end.
Here, so many memories were left behind... all these precious memories shone like pearls in an azure sea, bringing her a sense of peace and warmth.
Bronya was still wearing the OL uniform, her brilliant silver hair draped over her back, her ID badge proudly displayed on her chest.
She stared blankly at the familiar scene in the office. Though she had only been gone for a few days, it gave her a melancholic feeling of things having changed.
Bronya's black-stockinged legs, shod in glossy high heels, walked to the desk. Her fingers slid along the tabletop, creating a soft rustling sound.
Memories of her husband involuntarily surfaced in her mind. He seemed to particularly enjoy having the Bronya lean over the desk with both hands, while her long, rounded, black-stockinged legs stood straight in their high heels...
Her gaze then fell on the sofa by the one-way window. The Bronya often knelt on it, watching the employees working overtime while pushing her husband away...
And the swivel chair, and the coffee table, and the floor-to-ceiling windows, and the bookshelf...
Honestly, why are all the memories like this?
Bronya couldn't help but smile, but then a complex expression appeared on her face.
"Ye Feng... darling... are you really here?"
"I am, boss."
Ye Feng pushed the door open and walked in.
"!!"
Bronya's pupils contracted abruptly, reflecting Ye Feng's figure.
At that moment, she felt as if time had stopped. The world was incredibly quiet, the huge floor-to-ceiling mirror radiated a white light, and there was only her, and the man before her.
Bronya's throat moved. She opened her lips, but the words caught in her throat.
Though there were a thousand things she wanted to say, now that she truly saw him, she couldn't get a single word out.
"Big Duck Duck, long time no see."
Ye Feng smiled.
Bronya's voice trembled, "Is it... really you?"