The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

She stared in amazement at Kiana as she approached the finish line.

"Okay, stop pretending. You were actually surprised by her performance too, weren't you?"

"Bah."

Seeing that her nemesis had fallen silent, Rin put her hands on her hips, looking utterly helpless.

"This is really troublesome. I thought she would lose to Miyu. After all, there's a limit to how much people push themselves, but... we all underestimated her."

Under the watchful eyes of Rin and Luvia, Kiana completely distanced herself from Miyu.

With all her might, she unleashed an almost astonishing speed; it was hard to imagine that her two short legs could run so fast.

Even Miyu, who is slightly taller than her, became breathless at this moment due to her inability to support herself.

"How could this be... how could this happen!"

She reached out, trying to touch the white that had slipped from her sight, but it was like a ray of light.

In almost a split second, the distance between them completely disappeared.

At that moment, Miyu was so grief-stricken that she almost cried.

Unlike long-distance running, sprinting is a short race that doesn't give you a chance to build up your energy for a comeback later.

Once the gap widens, it means defeat.

Miyu never expected that she would lose.

While serving Luvia afternoon tea, she secretly observed Kiana's training and was quite surprised to find that the little one wasn't slacking off.

After hearing Rin suggest a competition, she thought about it and felt that Kiana's physique after continuous training should show signs of weakness in the sprint race.

If you can beat her even once, you will be able to successfully prove your role in the team.

This way, there's no need to worry about being replaced or replaced...

Everything should have been this way, but...

Why did it turn out like this?

"Kiana, don't do this!"

"Huh? Is something wrong, Miyu?"

After Kiana crossed the finish line, she immediately turned around to look at Miyu, who was barely catching up.

Although Miyu successfully crossed the finish line at this moment.

But Kiana crossed the finish line before her without a doubt.

When faced with stark reality, excessive words are nothing but pointless nonsense.

Rin and Luvia walked over together, clapping with surprise on their faces as they went.

"Good run, Kiana. I never expected... you to be so energetic? How are you feeling? Do you want to take a break? If you feel very tired, don't push yourself."

Although the current situation is far beyond Rin's expectations, as the initiator of this competition, she felt it was necessary to come and congratulate the winner.

Let's also check on Kiana's condition.

The strength displayed by this white-haired little girl is simply beyond human comprehension...

Seeing Kiana, who had trained continuously for so long and shone brightly in the sprint, Rin found it difficult to maintain her composure.

After completing so much high-intensity exercise, the little girl only had a slightly flushed face and her breathing was a little disordered.

She didn't show any of the fragility that one would expect at her age.

"Kiana, if you feel unwell, please don't force yourself."

Rin slowly knelt down in front of Kiana, then tilted her head slightly to look at the little girl's face, hoping to see any sign of weakness from her.

However, the reality was that after Kiana caught her breath for a while, she wiped the large beads of sweat from her forehead and then broke into a bright smile.

"It's okay, don't worry about me. I'm fine, I can keep going!"

"Well..."

Well, Kiana's enthusiasm was so intense that Rin and Luvia were both a little flustered.

After exchanging glances, the two of them simultaneously looked at the other participant in the competition.

Meiyou...

At this moment, she stood there quietly with her back to the two of them, without saying a word.

However, both sides could still sense that a suppressed emotion was brewing within the girl.

Although the exact reason is unclear, the two sides, who have always been at odds, have reached a consensus at this moment.

If training continues, something unexpected is bound to happen.

"Alright, that's enough for today."

Rin stepped in, bringing today's training to a close, and then politely took her leave.

Before leaving, she specifically mentioned that she would continue training the next day, and after a few days of preparation, she could go hunting for the final class card.

"Before you get there, remember to conserve your energy. Don't overexert yourself during training and end up in danger during the battle."

After Rin left, Luvia comforted Miyu and then said that she was too tired from training today and that she could have free time for the rest of the day.

After saying that, she invited the two of them into the house to rest, while she went to the bedroom to study magic tricks.

Kiana, who had just finished warming up and was planning to continue training in preparation for battle, felt extremely helpless about this situation.

However, because of Rin and Luvia's demands, she couldn't train with confidence, so she could only sit in her room in a daze, letting time slip away.

When it was completely dark, Kiana took a shower and climbed into bed, intending to get some rest in preparation for tomorrow's training.

However, halfway through her sleep, she vaguely felt the door open...

"Someone?"

Kiana, who was gradually regaining her Valkyrie powers, quickly recovered from her dazed state and prepared to counterattack.

When she sensed the other person tiptoeing onto the bed, she didn't say a word and suddenly picked him up and tackled him to the ground.

"Hey! Kiana..."

"Huh? Miyu! What brings you to my room?"

Kiana was filled with confusion as she looked at the girl she had pinned down.

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Why does Miyu not sleep well at night and instead come to visit my room?

And why did she tiptoe to her bed after opening the door?

A host of questions flooded Kiana's little mind, making her eyes momentarily unfocused.

"Kiana... Kiana..."

Miyu was a little dazed with her hands being grabbed. Kiana's reaction had been so extreme that her little head accidentally bumped into the floor.

I'm still a little dizzy...

"Hmm, why did Miyu come to my room? I don't understand..."

Kiana became increasingly confused as she looked at Miyu, who was only wearing a thin nightgown and underwear.

At this moment, the girl's delicate body trembled slightly from being restrained, and her fair legs, which were completely exposed, moved restlessly, as if hoping that the feeling of oppression could be relieved.

However, her resistance was so pale and powerless in front of Kiana, just like when she was defeated during the day...

"Miyu, please don't move around. Tell me why you're here... okay?"

"Ugh, Kiana, you're the one who said that! Let go of me, okay... And don't get so close to me, ouch! It's so hot..."

"No, I won't listen to you unless you tell me why I came here first!"

Why her?!

At this moment, Miyu, who was completely suppressed, was devastated.

She never expected that this little girl who suddenly barged into her life would become so tough.

And...has she grown quite a bit taller?

Faced with Kiana's sudden and overwhelming advantage, Miyu felt confused and conflicted.

I took pity on her when I saw her collapsed on the roadside and felt so sorry for her that I rescued her and brought her back here.

If I had to describe my feelings at the time, I might say that I was overcome with compassion and picked up the injured stray kitten.

But what's going on now?

In just a few days, she managed to control herself?

"Kiana," Miyu said, turning her face away in a huff, "I shouldn't have saved you in the first place!"

"Huh?!"

Upon hearing this, Kiana's dazed little mind finally cleared up.

She suddenly stood up, then pointed at herself, her face full of innocence.

What happened? She was the one who came to my room and attacked me in the middle of the night instead of sleeping...

Why do I feel like I did something wrong right now?

Completely bewildered, Kiana stared blankly at Miyu as she slowly got up from the ground, almost thinking she was dreaming.

However, with the appearance of a clear and calm female voice, she realized that she was not dreaming...

"What an exasperating little kitten! Hey, haven't you even considered the trouble your actions will cause for Miyu-sama?!"

"Hmm? A blue staff... I remember you should be, Sapphire, right?"

"It's down."

"That's strange. Why would you say that? Can you explain it to me..."

"Ugh, you're such a worry. I'll tell you the truth—!"