I'm in Morioh, just joined a chat group for cute girls.

She didn't even need any verification; a voice deep inside her was screaming—that's it! That's my name!

She suddenly raised her head, her bloodshot eyes fixed on Theresa, her voice rising in pitch with extreme excitement, bursting from her throat.

"Wishdale!"

She shouted, as if confirming something, or as if making a vow.

"Your Highness! Is that the name? Is it 'Vishdel'?!"

The smile on Theresa's face blossomed like a flower the moment W called out her name.

Instead of answering directly, she took out a neatly folded piece of paper from her desk drawer, walked slowly to W, and handed it to him.

W took the note with trembling hands and unfolded it.

On the white paper, neat and strong handwriting clearly reads—

Vishdel

The moment of confirmation, an immense joy erupted like a volcanic eruption, completely overwhelming W.

She jumped up suddenly, letting out a dissonant cheer, and then, like a cannonball, threw herself into Theresa's arms and hugged her tightly.

"I finally have a name!"

Her face was buried in Theresa's floral-scented collar, her voice excited and filled with unprecedented joy and pride, "My name is Vishdel! I finally have a name of my own!"

Theresa was knocked back half a step by the bump, but quickly regained her balance.

She raised her hand and gently stroked Vishdel's fluffy white hair, her eyes filled with relief and love.

"Yes, your name is Vishdel."

She responded softly, her voice so gentle it could melt water, "A name that belongs only to you, a unique name."

The joy was so immense that the small office could no longer contain it.

Vishdel abruptly released Theresa and turned to rush outside.

She flung open the office door and swept down the corridor like a whirlwind, her target clear—the bridge deck of Rhodes Island.

When she rushed onto the deck, she immediately spotted the Doctor, Kal'tsit, and Amiya gathered together, discussing something.

"Hey! You three!"

With his hands on his hips and chin held high, Vishdale strode up to them with an air of supreme authority.

Her eyes were incredibly bright, and her mouth stretched into an extremely arrogant grin, revealing sharp canine teeth.

Amiya was startled and instinctively shrank behind the Doctor.

The doctor looked at her blankly.

Only Kal'tsit glanced at her indifferently, her arms crossed over her chest, her face expressionless.

Listen up, you cowards!

Vishdale's voice echoed across the deck, filled with undeniable pride, "I have a new name! His Highness gave it to me personally!"

She paused, seemingly enjoying the surprised or bewildered looks from the group, then mustered all her strength and roared, word by word:

“My name is Vishdel! From this day forward, all of you must call me Vishdel! Do you hear me!”

Kal'tsit's eyebrows twitched almost imperceptibly, but she remained silent.

Amiya paused for a few seconds, then smiled sincerely: "Vishdel...a very nice name! Congratulations, W...no, Miss Vishdel!"

The doctor realized what was happening and nodded in agreement.

But Vishdel was clearly not satisfied with this.

This announcement to these individuals is just the beginning.

She turned around, her gaze sweeping across the deck like a cat that had found a new toy.

She caught the first unlucky passerby, an operator who was carrying supplies.

"Hey you!"

She stopped him abruptly. "Listen, my name is Vishdel! Got it?"

The operator was so startled by her that he almost dropped the box in his hand and could only nod repeatedly.

Satisfied, Vishdale let him go and moved on to his next target.

She would tell everyone she met, and boast to whoever she could get her hands on, her energetic and arrogant pronouncements echoing throughout the deck.

"My name is Vishdel!"

"Did you hear that, Vishdel!"

After running around the deck like a madman, forcibly imprinting his new name on every living creature, Vishdel finally stopped, clutching his knees and panting heavily.

The vigorous exercise gave her cheeks a healthy flush, and her full breasts rose and fell violently with her rapid breathing. Sweat soaked a few strands of white hair on her forehead, which clung tightly to her skin.

Oh, and those guys in the group too!

As soon as the thought popped into her head, she immediately sat up straight and eagerly opened the chat group.

Her gaze first locked onto the "weather forecast" icon, and she hesitated as she tapped the screen with her finger.

In the end, she still sent a message.

[American Scythe]: Hey, weather forecast. This time... I'll thank you.

After sending that message, she felt her cheeks burning even hotter.

Without waiting for a reply, she immediately switched to the all-user chat and sent a new message in a tone that seemed to be announcing it to the whole world.

[American Scythe]: Listen up, all of you! From today onwards, my name is Vishdel! You all better remember this! Next time anyone needs help, just call out the name Vishdel!

As soon as the message was sent, the group chat immediately became lively.

[Flower Column]: Vishdel? What a wonderful name! But, so Miss W's previous name wasn't her real name?

Kanae Butterfly's question, though born of pure curiosity, hit the nail on the head.

[Weather Forecast]: That's fair to say. The world Vishdel inhabits is terrible; she doesn't even have a name of her own. The codename 'W' is something she inherited only because she found the weapons and equipment of a Sarkaz mercenary named W on his corpse.

Gu Ye's explanation was like a pebble thrown into a still lake, instantly silencing the atmosphere in the group chat.

【Devil Muscle Rin】: Inheriting the name of a dead person... What a wicked joke.

【Marin】: This is outrageous! How could such a thing happen! They didn't even have names...

【The Herrscher of Food】: So, is 'Vishdel' the first name that truly belongs to her?

Gu Ye's explanation instantly changed the weight of the name "Vishdel".

It is no longer just a change of a code name, but has become proof that a person has gained "self".

[Flower Column]: That's wonderful, Miss Vishdel. It's so good to have a name that belongs only to you.

【Marin】: Congratulations! Vishdale! That's a super cool name!

【Devil Muscle Rin】: Hmph, finally you have a decent name. Congratulations, Vishdel.

Seeing the congratulations popping up in the group chat, Vishdale's lips curled into an uncontrollable smile. Leaning against the cold ship's railing, the sea breeze ruffling her long hair, she typed a reply.

[American Scythe]: Okay, okay! You guys are so noisy!

Although his tone was still impatient, his heartfelt joy was conveyed to everyone through the screen.

Sitting on his sofa at home, Gu Ye looked at the lively scene in the group chat and a faint smile appeared on his face.

After confirming that things had come to a close in Vishdel, his thoughts drifted to another world.

I wonder how Mei and the others are doing.

He closed the group chat interface and skillfully opened the pinned private chat window, labeled "Yayi".

[Weather Forecast]: Mei, are you there? How have you been lately? How's Bronya recovering? And Kiana, has she caused you any trouble?

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Not long after the message was sent, Mei's reply popped up, carrying her usual gentleness and a hint of barely perceptible helplessness.

[Herrscher of Food]: Gu Ye-jun, I was just about to tell you. Bronya can get out of bed now, but... because she hasn't used her legs for so long, she's almost forgotten how to walk and is holding onto the wall, trying to readjust like a child.

[Herrscher of the Rice]: Also, the doctor said that to help her regain emotional expression, she should practice making facial expressions. As a result… she can smile now, but the expression is truly horrible. Kiana said it looks like a Homura about to eat someone.

[Herrscher of the Rice]: As for Kiana, she remains as carefree as ever, always full of energy, showing no signs of disappointment whatsoever. Just now, she was chased and beaten by Bronya with her Heavy Bunny after mocking the way Bronya walked.

Looking at the text message sent by Mei, Gu Ye could almost imagine the chaotic yet heartwarming daily life in the dormitory of St. Freya Academy.

[Weather Forecast]: That's good. I'm relieved that Kiana is alright. My biggest worry was that Sirin inside her would wake up while she was in a vulnerable state. That guy would definitely try everything to bewitch her and seize her body and soul.

Mei was silent for a few seconds, seemingly processing the information.

[Herrscher of Food]: Sirin...you mean the Herrscher of the Void? Is there such a danger?

[Weather Forecast]: Hmm, but you don't need to worry too much for now. According to normal circumstances, the thing inside Kiana shouldn't gradually awaken for another two or three years; it's most likely still in a dormant phase right now. As long as Kiana can maintain her current happy state, there shouldn't be any major problems.

Gu Ye typed these words to reassure Mei Yi, but he knew in his heart that the so-called "normal development" could deviate from the norm at any time in this world that had become abnormal because of the arrival of chat groups.

In the days that followed, the world seemed to be on slow motion.

The excitement surrounding Vishdel's new name gradually subsided, and the chat group returned to its usual quiet.

Gu Ye's life continued as usual: going to school, coming home, exercising, playing games—as bland as a glass of lukewarm water.

The only interruption came from Mei's occasional complaints in the group chat.

[Herrscher of Food]: Speaking of which, has Kiana been sleeping too much lately? It feels like she spends half the day dozing off.

【The Herrscher of Food】: My training volume didn't increase during the day, so why am I so sleepy?

【Marin】: Huh? Is it because winter is coming soon, so they're starting to hibernate?

[Devilish Muscle Rin]: Idiot, humans aren't bears. But, as for being sleepy, it's probably because her body is developing. After all, at her age, she's in the prime of her growth spurt.

Rin's words seemed to remind Mei.

【The Herrscher of Food】: That's true. Teenagers tend to sleep a lot. Oh well, as long as she's in good spirits, that's fine.

The topic was quickly changed, and the girls in the group didn't take it to heart, treating it as a common physiological phenomenon during puberty.

Compared to Kiana's sleepiness, Mei had another, more important thought in her mind.

Bronya's health improved day by day. She was able to take a few steps, swaying as she leaned against the wall, and a clumsy expression began to appear on her face.

To celebrate all of this, and to allow everyone who had been under a lot of tension to relax, she solemnly made a suggestion in the group chat on another sunny afternoon.

[Rice Herrscher]: Everyone, what are your plans for this weekend? I'd like to suggest we have a team-building activity.

【Herrscher of Food】: Let's just consider this a celebration of Bronya's recovery and a chance for everyone to get together and have some fun.

Mei's suggestion was like a drop of water thrown into hot oil, instantly igniting the entire chat group.

The first one to jump out is always the endlessly energetic Kitagawa Kaimu.

【Marin】: Team building! Team building! I agree! I totally approve! We can go to the beach! Yes, let's go to the beach! Barbecue! Beach volleyball! And then fireworks at night! Isn't that great!

【American Scythe】: Fireworks? That's my specialty! I guarantee I'll prepare the grandest "fireworks show" for you, setting the entire night sky ablaze!

[Devil Muscle Rin]: Hey, Vishdel, you're not talking about explosives, are you? Let me make it clear first, we're on a budget! We can't afford to damage the beach! If we go to the beach, the budget per person can't exceed 5,000 yen, including round-trip transportation and food costs!

[Flower Column]: Hehe, that sounds interesting. If it's by the sea, I can prepare some chilled tea and snacks to bring along.

【Sword Maiden】: Team building...does that mean everyone goes out for fun together? I...I'm really looking forward to it. If possible, I'd like to hear the sound of the waves.

Even the usually silent Sword Saintess expressed her anticipation, which made the atmosphere in the group even more enthusiastic.

Everyone chimed in with their own comments, and soon the team-building activities were filled with details.

The location is set at a clean beach near St. Freya, and the time is this weekend.

Mei and Kanae were in charge of preparing the barbecue ingredients, Rin Tohsaka was in charge of the accounts, Kaimu Kitagawa was in charge of creating a lively atmosphere, and Vishdel was in charge of... providing legal fireworks.

[Weather Forecast]: I have no objection, I'm free this weekend.

Gu Ye looked at the heated discussion on the screen and simply replied with one sentence.

He leaned back on the sofa, his fingers unconsciously tapping the edge of his phone.

A team-building activity at the beach sounds great. However, Mei's mention of Kiana's excessive sleepiness left a subtle mark on his heart.

Hopefully, I'm just overthinking it. He thought to himself.