To Rias, the technology in Presea's mind had no value.
Even the civilization of the world she came from held little value for Rias herself.
If she wanted to spread a superior system, Rias could easily derive over a hundred systems suitable for humans on her own, without needing the Nanoha world at all.
Compared to such things, Rias cared more about the Nanoha Big Three.
After all, they were cute girls~
"You said you wanted to live an ordinary life with Alicia."
Rias chuckled. "But haven't you forgotten something? For example... a certain someone?"
Hearing this, Presea's expression shook, and the deliberately suppressed regret surfaced in her heart.
After Alicia's death, Presea had nearly gone insane.
She wanted to resurrect Alicia, but ended up creating a clone of her.
Indulging in gentleness, Presea feared that if she continued to get along with Fate, she would forget Alicia. Thus, she began to treat Fate coldly and abused her, wanting Fate to hate her.
As a result, she walked down a path of no return.
In fact, by the time the Garden of Time collapsed, she already regretted it.
Simply to prevent Fate from being dragged down by her, she ultimately refused to acknowledge Fate, claiming instead that Fate had been her tool from the very beginning.
As a tool, Fate was innocent.
Coupled with the fact that she was a good child who worked hard for her mother's smile, along with Fate's talent, these reasons combined were enough for the Time-Space Administration Bureau to show leniency.
As for juvenile law... one must realize that Fate's crimes centered around Lost Logia, which was equivalent to collecting nuclear weapons.
This had already exceeded the scope of civil law and could never be judged by it.
But regardless, there was no denying that Presea owed Fate a great deal.
And as it happened, Rias was very interested in Fate~
"So you already knew."
Presea said with a bitter smile.
Beside her, Alicia looked at Presea somewhat strangely but sensibly remained silent.
However, Presea had already noticed her gaze, and her heart couldn't help but be filled with guilt and regret.
How should she explain this to Alicia? Should she just say: 'I used your younger sister as a tool and often abused her'?
Though it was distressing, it was a sort of happy distress.
After all, there weren't enough jewel seeds to begin with, yet she forcibly opened the passage, even knowing the hope was slim and she would more likely die on the way.
Even if she reached her destination, could Alicia really be resurrected?
Not necessarily.
"Forget it, those are your own affairs."
Rias shrugged. "What you do is your business, but I will be heading to your world in a while. When I run into Fate, don't you dare run away~"
"Yes," Presea said with a bitter smile. "I will apologize sincerely to that child. I hope that as an unfit mother, I will have the chance to make up for the mistakes I've committed."
Regardless, Presea was Fate's mother, and at that time, Fate had made the resolution to'stay by your side even if I have to abandon everything.'
Though different from Alicia in many ways, they shared one thing in common: their kindness.
If Presea apologized, Fate would surely forgive her.
Only Presea would have to carry that sense of guilt for the rest of her life.
While the two were talking, Alicia's curiosity had reached its peak.
Leaving the mother and daughter behind, Rias departed.
Before leaving, she arranged for them to stay in this city, giving them the ordinary life they desired.
By the time she finished her work and daily cultivation, it was already late.
She had originally planned to head to the Nanoha world now, but thinking of Himejima Suzaku's words, Rias decided to go a bit later.
After all, with a promising loli on one side and a ready-to-eat big sister on the other, any decent person would know which to choose.
Thinking of Himejima Suzaku's seductive appearance, Rias hummed a song happily as she arrived at Himejima Suzaku's room.
Rias knocked on the door. Soon, it opened a crack, and Himejima Suzaku poked her head out.
Seeing it was Rias, Himejima Suzaku opened the door.
"It seems I'm still quite charming; Lord Rias has come in such a hurry~"
Himejima Suzaku giggled.
She was currently wrapped in a bath towel, her hair still wet; she was clearly in the middle of bathing.
Her crystal-clear skin was covered in steam and a rosy flush, radiating charm and looking even more seductive than usual.
"Are you finished washing?"
Rias blinked and asked.
"Not yet, I'm only halfway through."
Himejima Suzaku replied.
"Then let's wash together?"
As Rias spoke, the two of them walked into the bathroom together.
Watching Rias undress and then soak in the bathtub, Himejima Suzaku's face turned completely red.
Although Rias's body was perfect, as she was essentially the Tree of Life, she emitted an irresistible scent.
But her appearance was simply too deceptive; even knowing that Rias possessed a mental age far beyond her own, Himejima Suzaku couldn't help but feel a sense of guilt.
Honestly, even though she was the passive one, why did it feel like she was engaging in heavy industry?
Even though she was the one being refined by the heavy industry.
Himejima Suzaku was quite bashful and momentarily lost in her own world.
"Ee-yah~"
Suddenly, Himejima Suzaku let out a cute whimper.
Her sensitive area was attacked; the sensation was so sudden and intense that she let out a cute sound as if struck by an electric shock.
"Oh-ho, what a cute sound you made~"
Rias's playful words reached her ears, making Himejima Suzaku too embarrassed to look at her face.
The almost tangible gaze wandering over her body made her face feel burning hot.
"By the way, Suzaku, you're the one who took the initiative~"
Rias leaned forward, her body almost pressed against hers, her smiling expression looking as if she were enjoying the spectacle.
"Eh, even though I took the initiative, isn't this something Lord Rias has been looking forward to for a long time?"
Himejima Suzaku seemed to be complaining, but it looked more like she was shifting the blame.
Because during this time, Himejima Suzaku discovered that she truly viewed Rias as a romantic partner.
This was entirely due to Himejima Suzaku's contract with the Spirit Beast Suzaku, giving her extremely high sensory abilities.
Combined with Rias's high life level, her aura held an extra attraction for Himejima Suzaku.
Under normal circumstances, she would just like Rias a lot and would never go this far.
But who could help it when Rias took the initiative and was a lecher herself~
Don't be fooled by Himejima Suzaku taking the initiative; in reality, this was entirely the result of Rias's influence.
And so... the two, mutually enamored, spent a wonderful night together~
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