Why are all the people in my chat group rumored to be from the outside world?

Bronya looked up at the four people surrounding her, her expressionless face showing no fear despite being captured.

She had fought her way through the battlefield and had nothing to fear anymore. Her only regret was that she would probably die here, and she would have to break her promise to Seele.

Bronya closed her eyes, watching Xing's outstretched hand, awaiting that moment, but...

Xing keeps his word!

Applause, with a certain rhythm, rang out in the tunnel, the crackling sound carrying far and wide.

The three people standing nearby were still egging them on.

Ember: "That's how we should fight! That's the only way we can fight! Go! Star, carry my anger! Let her know what we're capable of!"

Doctor: "We've been fighting for so long, and she still hasn't cried. Increase the intensity! Let's see if she dares to use missiles to bombard us!"

Kevin: "If the pain can make her repent, then I'd like to increase the intensity!"

Humiliation, absolute humiliation!

Bronya's burning buttocks were telling her what she was going through, and the guy behind her seemed to be stacking sheep knives, moving faster and faster, the pain was rapidly increasing, and the three scoundrels were pointing and gesturing in front of her, as if to record her current state.

Damn it!

My mom has never spanked me!

Ember: "It's red! It's red! Her eyes are red! Increase the intensity!"

Doctor: "I thought it was some kind of hero, is this all?"

"Don't force yourself, just cry it out, and we'll let you go," Kevin advised.

Standing outside the car, watching the four people's actions, Aika Sajou played with her golden hair in her hand, watching the scene with great interest. She even took out her phone with her other hand and took two photos. The flash shone on Bronya's face, making her feel even more humiliated.

Just then, a somewhat confused voice sounded next to Ayaka Sajou.

"Isn't what we're doing a bit wrong?" Raiden Mei, who had also come outside the car, felt a pang of sympathy as she watched the children being bullied.

Although she could say that scum like Cocolia must be sent to hell, the kind-hearted Raiden Mei still couldn't bear to watch the child, who was clearly only a teenager, being beaten.

It's a pity she chose the wrong person. Although our Ms. Sajou Aika seems beautiful and kind-hearted, in terms of her inner self, she is the most indifferent of the five.

“I don’t quite understand what you’re saying.” Aika shook her head and pointed in that direction.

"You think what we're doing is cruel? That's wrong?"

Raiden Mei didn't speak, but her silence spoke volumes.

Sajo Aika chuckled softly.

"Mei, this won't do. Even I know that gentleness is reserved for those close to you, for those you care about, not for your enemies."

"You are able to stand here, sympathizing with her as a victor, because of us, not because of her kindness."

Sajou Aika's words silenced Raiden Mei.

"Okay, don't worry about that," said the mature and reliable 20-year-old Aika Sajou, comforting her.

"We're partners of justice, aren't we? How could we kill people indiscriminately? You agree, right?"

Raiden Mei remained silent, but soon she said something that made Sajou Aika pause slightly.

"I'd like to try that."

-

Bronya shed tears.

Her buttocks felt like they were about to burst, and on top of that, those three bastards kept harassing her with words, saying they would let her go if she cried, so... she shed tears of begging for mercy.

"I'm crying, please let me go, just give me a quick death," Bronya said expressionlessly as she cried.

"You're even resorting to tears to beg for mercy? I despise you." The doctor continued his performance.

"Alright, alright, stop fighting, stop fighting. These are friendly forces." Ember pulled the Doctor back.

Xing also stopped what he was doing, wiped non-existent sweat from his forehead, and sighed, "It's not easy to keep hitting people like this. Next time, let's find a stick to hit them with, and stop when it breaks."

Kevin looked at Bronya: "It seems you've fully realized your mistakes."

However, Bronya looked at him calmly with tears in her eyes, her gaze seeming to say, "Do you think I've realized my mistake?"

"Speaking of which, that scumbag Cocolia actually sent such a small child? She truly deserves to be called a scumbag." Xing held Bronya in her hands as if she were carrying a kitten.

Before anyone else could say anything, Bronya spoke up in rebuttal: "My mother is not a scumbag."

His words caused everyone to exchange glances, and then, seemingly initiated by someone, a burst of cheerful laughter echoed through the passageway.

Ember wiped away his tears before looking at Bronya.

"Yes, yes, Cocolia isn't a scumbag, she's just..."

Yu Jin's voice turned cold.

"Just damn it."

"Whether she's a scumbag or not is irrelevant; what matters is..."

"We must kill her." The voice didn't come from Ember, but from... Raiden Mei.

She walked over from a distance and looked at Bronya in Xing's hand.

"What's your name?"

“...Bronya Zaychek.”

Raiden Mei looked at Ember and the others and said softly:

"Can I speak with her alone for a few minutes?"

The four of them looked at each other, and finally, Yu Jin spoke.

Are you sure these are the people sent to arrest you?

“I’m sure.” Raiden Mei nodded seriously.

Just as Yu Jin was about to say something, he saw in the chat group.

The traveler said, "Don't worry, I've already placed several layers of magic on her. Let her try it out."

Sajou Aika wanted to see what the kind-hearted girl, who remained so after she explained the situation, really wanted to do.

Seeing this, Xing released Bronya from his grasp and walked towards the car. As he passed by, he patted Raiden Mei on the shoulder without saying anything.

Ember and the others passed by Raiden Mei, making room for a standing person and a person who was tied up.

Raiden Mei took a deep breath, slowly squatted down, and looked directly into Bronya's eyes.

“My name is Raiden Mei. It’s nice to meet you, Bronya.”

Bronya was silent.

Raiden Mei ignored the other person's silence and continued, "Were you sent by Cocolia to take me back?"

"...Yes, Mother sent me to retrieve you."

Did she send you?

"Yes."

"how old are you?"

"Are you interrogating Bronya?" Bronya asked, looking at Raiden Mei in front of her.

Raiden Mei shook her head, then did something that Bronya couldn't believe: she used a knife to cut the ropes binding Bronya, freeing the girl.

After doing all this, Raiden Mei smiled at Bronya: "I just came over to chat with you."

Bronya stared intently at that gentle smile, as if lost in a memory, before finally lowering her head and whispering:

"14 is old."

"14 years old? You're still very young." Raiden Mei reached out and gently stroked Bronya's head. She could feel Bronya's body tremble slightly, but the other girl did not reject the gesture.

"Bronya wants to know what your mindset is when you work for Cocolia?"

"Do you know the magnitude of the impact if her plan succeeds? Do you know how many people will die?"

"……I know."

"Then... what exactly is your purpose in acting?"

“…Seele, Bronya’s best friend. Bronya wants to bring Seele back. Her mother said that if this experiment is completed, there is a chance to bring Seele back, so Bronya… chooses to believe her mother.”

"Seele, what's wrong with her?"

"...She disappeared, she disappeared in one of my mother's laboratories."

"It's her again." Raiden Mei's face darkened. Now, just hearing that name made her feel like she couldn't contain her anger. She was staring at Bronya in front of her, barely suppressing her rage.

"She's gone, so you're listening to Cocolia because you want to find her?"

"Ah."

"Seele, what kind of person is she?"

"Seele is so gentle, so well-behaved, so obedient. She's a little timid, yet she always loves taking care of others..." Bronya's eyes lit up as she spoke of the girl named Seele. She said many good things about the girl, and just as she was about to say something more...

"Does she know what you're going to do?" Raiden Mei's words successfully silenced Bronya.

Her silence also proves one thing.

"She didn't know, did she? She didn't know you were going to sacrifice millions of lives for her, right?"

Bronya remained silent.

"You speak of Seele as so gentle and kind, but have you ever considered how you will explain this to her after sacrificing millions of lives to bring her back?"

"I guess she'll forgive you, comfort you, and then... cry alone, blame herself, and wake up from countless nightmares."

"She will bear that sin alone, she will live in sin, and the Seele in your eyes will vanish at that moment."

"Am i right?"

Is Raiden Mei right?

That's right.

Bronya knew very well that was right.

Seele... that's just the kind of person she is.

“But…but Bronya has no other way but her mother’s method. Bronya promised that she would bring Seele back.”

Even though Bronya was constantly being lectured by Xing, she didn't show any pain on her face, but at this moment she did indeed show pain and confusion.

She could imagine how guilty Seele would feel when she learned the truth.

But... but she really had no other choice.

Just as the girl was in pain, a warm embrace held her, and Raiden Mei's gentle yet firm voice rang in her ears.

"No, there are definitely other ways! Bronya, I want you to believe me!"

Bronya snapped out of her daze and looked at Raiden Mei, who was holding her in her arms.

Raiden Mei also looked at Bronya, her eyes filled with seriousness.

“I don’t know what that power within me is, but if it can be used to bring your friend back, I won’t hesitate to use my power to help you bring Seele back. I will help you find a way that won’t make Seele feel guilty.”

"Believe me, Bronya, I want to ask you to believe me."

Raiden Mei has made up her mind.

The world has changed, becoming somewhat unfamiliar to her, so she should also make changes.

If there truly is some incredible power within her, then that power will be at her disposal!

She wanted to protect the people around her. She absolutely, positively wanted to prevent such a thing from happening again, and she absolutely could not allow someone like Cocolia to hurt the people around her again.

She wants to become stronger, she wants to become very strong, just like the invincible self she once fantasized about in the world!

Bronya stared blankly at Raiden Mei. Her embrace was warm, and she could feel her seriousness.

Should she trust the other person?

Can she trust the other person?

Can they really find that method?