Miss Riddler just wants to level up in peace.

"Don't scare Xi'er, cough cough... Does the headmaster have any good ideas?"

"Just call me Theresa. Himeko is the headmistress now."

With the handover complete, Theresa entrusted St. Freya to Himeko, feeling both relieved and somewhat reluctant.

"Auntie, how old are you? Doesn't this make us peers?"

"I suddenly remembered, you seem to have a few failed courses..."

"I know I was wrong, I won't say anything more."

The paramecium immediately gave in; she felt sleepy as soon as she opened the book, and her exam was doomed.

"I have a great idea, how about calling it the St. Freya Branch?"

"refute!"

The paramecium couldn't hold back any longer and strongly refused.

Bronya agreed, it seems Theresa's taste is unreliable too.

"Names are secondary; what matters is that everyone is here. If there is no one here, piling up any amount of fancy words is meaningless."

Mei, after all, was a young lady from a scholarly family. Her tone was gentle, and she succinctly revealed the key point.

This manor villa was originally built in the style of a shrine, so it would be better to return to its essence.

"Huh? It's that simple?"

"...I see. That's really unique. Mei-neechan is indeed very intelligent."

"Aren't you sure there won't be any misunderstandings?"

Theresa questioned, "Wouldn't it be strange to just call it the Society of Gods?"

“According to Hill’s research, this part of America is full of churches. We are unique and won’t get confused.”

Beyond its outward appearance, this place is essentially a branch of anti-entropy, a crystal palace and stronghold exclusively for the girls.

Located in the remote wilderness, surrounded by mountains, it is no exaggeration to call it a paradise on earth.

Thanks to Walter for helping to find this wonderful place.

"Neither of the two doctors are here; it's just the few of us?"

Including Seele, there are five in total.

The huge villa was brightly lit, but only a few of them were there.

"Yes, we found Ziyao and Kiana, and Bronya even found her lost friends... If Himeko were here, she would definitely bring out her treasured wine."

Theresa nodded, saying she didn't regret taking this step, going against her destiny, and coming here with the girls.

"Great! We can eat our fill then."

"Based on the meat-to-fat ratio, if that idiot Kiana keeps eating like this, she'll get fat very quickly."

"Then, then I'll be more restrained..."

..

Night falls.

Back in her room, Ziyao tried to ask Mebius what had happened, but the communicator showed that the other party could not receive messages.

Thinking about how Tesla and the other person left in such a hurry, I suddenly had a bad feeling.

Open the menu —

Remaining Crystals: *785

Innate talents: Riddler, Puppeteer

Skill: Instant Enhancement

Items held: Shrine Maiden Outfit *1, Colt - Special Edition *1, Affection Indicator *1

[Possessing dolls: Stargazer*1, Initial Doll*1]

Volume 1: Chapter 229 Bronya on the Boundary Line (Part 2)

Handwashing is a necessary step.

Cool water flowed over my palm, washing away the grime.

Hygiene and cleanliness are more important than anything else, since it's something that will go inside your body.

Place the beaker upright, and run your slender, white fingers along the edge, gently wiping away a lot of sweet, sticky residue.

Extending my index finger close to my lips, my soft, cherry-pink tongue gently licks it, savoring the rich flavor.

"How is it? I feel pretty good."

"Too bitter, not delicate enough."

"My hands are killing me, even though I've been stirring for ages."

"Speaking of which, are there no other containers? We have to use beakers to hold the chocolate."

"Bronya borrowed a few, so we'll have to make do with what we have."

Since we just moved here, we haven't prepared many things, so we need to buy another set of tableware.

Mei wore an apron and hummed a lullaby softly, in a very good mood.

Today is just a trial run; the holiday isn't until the day after tomorrow.

"All right....."

I glanced at the time; it was almost eleven o'clock.

Kiana clutched the hem of her clothes. "Mei, no matter what happens in the future, we'll always be good friends, right?"

"Yes, everyone is a very important partner."

Mei put down the mold and nodded, knowing what Kiana was implying.

Her words didn't just refer to Kiana; other figures also came to mind.

"Hey, I love Mei the most."

The next day, everyone woke up very early.

Mei practiced the most basic exercises day after day, and went out early with her bamboo sword.

In the living room, Kiana lay on Ziyao's lap, playing a visual novel on her game console.

Not only that, she also recommended that Ziyao play together.

The real intention wasn't the wine; more important than having fun was being together.

Upon hearing the term "galgame," Ziyao couldn't help but take a closer look, so she watched it with her for a while.

The plot is roughly about two sisters who admire each other but cannot be together due to their families. Their father arranges for the older sister to marry their brother. In order to make it happen, he forces the older sister to have an NTR (Netorare) with him, thus making it a fait accompli.

In the end, the two sisters reconcile and live happily ever after on their elopement.

The game depicts the characters as so adorable, yet its core is an unsettling tragedy.

This story feels familiar...

So melodramatic.

Ziyao's lips twitched. What on earth was all this about?

I spent the morning in my leisure time.

Seeing that everyone was so enthusiastic and attentive, Ziyao had no choice but to make chocolates as gifts herself.

Upon arriving at the kitchen, she found Bronya and Seele using it, so she had to give up.

"It seems we're running out of raw materials. Seele will go to the city later and buy some."

"Just ask Sirin."

The nearest city is at least 50 kilometers away, and there are no roads nearby. Even with a means of transportation, one cannot get out of the vast forest.

“She was a little scary…” Seele recalled.

"Actually, Celine is very easy to talk to, she just has some difficulty expressing herself."

If I had to describe them, it would fit the description of someone with a sharp tongue but a soft heart, but that only applies to them.

Sirin almost always gives the cold shoulder to outsiders, such as Walter.

During their conversation, the chocolate in the bowl became increasingly smooth, and Bronya could easily pull out threads by lifting it slightly. Her movements were very nimble.

"Who does my sister want to give the chocolate to?"

"Secret."

"As long as my sister is happy, that's all that matters. I sincerely hope that my sister can be even happier."

but.....

My sister was clearly preoccupied.

Since returning yesterday, the girl's mood has been gloomy.

I felt both happy and depressed; joy and sorrow were intertwined.

It was as if the bright sun was covered by dark rain clouds; though it shone, it was suppressed.

"Thank you, I'll try my best."

Bronya nodded.

..

At noon, Bronya took a walk within the grounds of the shrine.

Her steps were light, like a cat's, and there wasn't even a 'tap tap' sound when she stepped on the wooden planks.

His gaze wandered repeatedly, searching for Ziyao's figure.

She held a delicate gift box in her hand, a token of her heartfelt effort that she had put in all morning.

Medium sweetness; I don't like it too strong, I prefer it to be a bit fragrant...