"Siegfried...?"
Bianca, whose hair was slightly messy, looked at Siegfried lying on the ground receiving Kiana's treatment and whispered a little uncertainly.
So many years have passed, yet he still acts the same way he did after Mother passed away... She sighed softly internally.
Rita accompanied Bianca, appearing like a quiet girl.
However, the Herrscher attire she wore was tattered, and her stockings had several tears.
Bianca wasn't faring much better; her Godsbane Armor had several cracks, and the cloth was torn in a few places.
For a moment, both were revealing some skin.
After briefly appreciating the view, Kiana stretched out her hand and reconstructed their clothes, covering their fair skin.
"Speaking of which, Stinky Old Dad, how did Aunt beat you up like this?"
Kiana looked down at Siegfried lying on the ground, her gaze slightly strange.
She had completely forgotten about using Siegfried as a shield earlier.
"I don't know either! That shorty came up and restrained me, then gave me a beating!"
Siegfried looked utterly bewildered, then glared at Theresa through gritted teeth.
Having been inexplicably beaten up, his temper flared.
"It's all because you constantly teach Kiana improper things, and that Ultra Instinct thing—how dare you teach her something so dangerous?"
Theresa raised an eyebrow slightly and complained.
This made Siegfried freeze. What the heck? Ultra Instinct? He had never even heard of it!
"You don't know?"
Seeing his genuinely bewildered expression, Theresa was also stunned.
The two exchanged a look, then both turned to Kiana, whose eyes were darting around. They instantly understood.
Simultaneously, their gazes turned gentle as they slowly approached Kiana with fake smiles.
"Kiana, aren't you going to explain?" Theresa asked.
"Kiana, I don't recall teaching you to be a lying child..." Siegfried said.
Just then, the jade sign on Kiana's waist suddenly received a communication, and the soft expression on her face was replaced by seriousness.
"Wait a moment... I have important business..."
"???"
"Shh..."
"..."
Siegfried folded his arms, curious to see what this drastically changed Great Filial Daughter was up to.
Zzzz—
Yushu's projection appeared before them.
"General, the Gresiavia encirclement has been attacked by Locust-like Insectoids."
"They haven't broken through, have they...?"
Kiana asked in a deep voice.
Yushu shook her head, but her expression was equally serious.
"Not yet. That group of Insectoids was intercepted by the Warahip Cloud Knights Fleet. I believe this was just a probe. The next breakout will likely be more violent than this one. Please return, General, to take charge of the situation."
"Alright, I'll return immediately. Keep a constant watch on the movements of those bugs."
"Understood, General."
After cutting the communication, Siegfried stared at Kiana dumbfounded.
His daughter, whom he had left to her own devices for years, actually had such a mature side...!
"Kiana, you..."
"Stinky Old Dad, the situation is complicated. I'll explain when I get back."
After Kiana finished speaking, she closed her eyes and used the clearance of consciousness to communicate remotely with Fu Hua's herrscher core.
'A Hua, the situation is urgent. Are you ready?'
'We're ready here. Have the Locust-like Insectoids started moving?'
'Yes, we need to return as soon as possible.'
'Okay, teleport us over.'
'Alright.'
Kiana used an Imaginary Gate to pull Fu Hua, Senti, and Li Sushang over.
This time, she planned to bring all the high-end combat power with her.
She had a feeling that this matter wasn't so simple; she felt like there was always a pair of eyes watching her from above.
"Everyone, I need your help."
Kiana said this to Elysia and the other Thirteen Flame-Chasers.
"Elysia will always meet Kiana's expectations~ Everyone else will too, right~? ♪"
"How troublesome, Elysia."
Although Mobius complained about the trouble, she didn't refuse, simultaneously gazing at Kiana with slight interest.
She felt that this journey would bring her unexpected surprises~
Mobius stuck out her pink tongue and licked her tender lips.
"I am also willing to contribute my meager strength."
Eden smiled elegantly at Kiana.
"Hey, just so you know beforehand, I can't fight."
Pardo Felis shook her Tail, saying somewhat fearfully.
Although she had Valhalla as a safety net, dying still hurt...!
"Afterward, prepare a residence for me and Rin..."
Yae Sakura, who had already reunited with Rin, said with a gentle smile on her lips.
At the same time, because of Rin's matter, she expressed deep gratitude toward Kiana.
"I will do my best..."
Kosma's tone was light, and his voice was very soft.
He seemed not to be good at talking.
"Then let me, Vill-V, present the first exquisite performance to the vast Cosmos~"
Vill-V lightly stroked her chest, speaking with an extremely exaggerated tone and gesture.
"..."
Kalpas was silent for a rare moment, then spoke in a calm tone.
"Open a store for me when this is over."
"No problem. Nights Echo Alley has many empty storefronts. You can operate one for free for a hundred years. I've even thought of a name for you: Brother Kalpas's BBQ. How does that sound?"
Kiana snapped her fingers, put her hands on her hips, readily agreed, and spoke the name she had previously thought of.
"Suit yourself, Herrscher... woman."
Although Kalpas's tone became somewhat unpleasant again, at least the form of address had changed.
"May this body accompany the Crown."
For some reason, Aponia looked devoutly at Kiana, pressing her palms together, which made Kiana feel a little embarrassed.
"I can't accept being called Crown. Just call me Kiana..."
"As you wish, Kiana."
Aponia showed a motherly smile.
Su and Kevin didn't say anything more; they had already agreed before going to the Elysian Realm.
"We should waste no time. Let's go, Kiana."
"The Old Timer is right. I can't wait to check out that Warahip."
Senti had already made up her mind that when they arrived, she would set up a stall in a busy area to tell fortunes.
"I'm also looking forward to seeing if Junior Martial Uncle's Wangshu Astral Express is truly as prosperous as Great Grandmaster described."
"You won't be disappointed~"
Kiana puffed out her chest, clearly very confident in her little ship.
"Kiana, this time... let me come along too. With this power..."
Mei said, a burst of purple lightning erupting from her palm, then looked seriously at Kiana.
"I won't hold anyone back..."
After merging with the Thunder Queen, she became more confident than before.
"Bronya wants to help too. After all, Kiana, you have given Bronya so much."
"Seele... Seele too..."
"Let's leave Seele out for now. That place isn't suitable for you currently..."
Kiana reached out and stopped Seele.
If she perfectly controlled her Stigmata, or if Hai paid attention to her, Kiana might agree.
But with her current strength, going would only add to her psychological trauma.
"Be good, Seele. Wait for Sister Bronya to return."
"Alright, Seele will wait for Sister Bronya."
Seele nodded obediently, but her eyes showed some reluctance.
From the conversation Kiana just had with the pointed-eared woman, she knew that what they were about to face might be extremely dangerous.
"Count me and Bella in too. I will personally destroy those vermin."
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