Manager, give me a membership card too!

Shana, on the other hand, also began to waver. Although she was confident that her senses were absolutely certain she hadn't misheard, the facts before her eyes told her that there was indeed only Luo Xia here. She had just come in from outside and hadn't seen anyone leave the villa.

"Luo Xia, don't just stand there, come help me look... look..."

With a hint of resentment, Shana extinguished the flames on the Zangen Shrine and withdrew from battle. She subconsciously turned to look at Rorschach's position, and then she saw the man's magnificent upper body, which resembled an ancient Greek marble sculpture. Only then did she realize what she had done.

She, Shana, a 16-year-old girl, stood before a naked man. Although this man was her nominal master, and although Shana still lacked a lot of common sense, her girlish instincts made her realize how 'shameful' she had done.

Faced with this awkward situation, Shana, whose pretty face gradually turned red and whose head even seemed to be steaming, chose the simplest and most direct way to deal with it (escape).

The girl raised the knife in her hand!

"Wait, wait, Shana, what are you trying to do?!"

"Baka! Pervert! Ulus! Rorschach, you big pervert, die aaaaaaaah!"

A torrent of flames surged forth from the villa's roof, and the terrifying heat burned through the ceiling in less than a second. A pair of crimson wings appeared behind Shana, drawn by the girl's intense emotions, and slowly fluttered like a legendary phoenix.

The raging flames pierced through the ceiling, forming a gigantic, phantom-like figure above the villa. Roaring and howling, it slowly spread its wings on the outskirts of Misaki City, waking up the citizens who had just fallen asleep.

"Shana, calm down! Calm down! Damn it... Sealing Off!!!"

'boom!'

Just as the ashamed and indignant girl was venting her panic, another girl far away in time and space slowly opened her amber eyes.

“Xia Jun…”

Whispering her lover's name, Mami Tomoe, dressed in a silk nightgown, subconsciously placed her fair and delicate hand on her flat stomach, as if she could still feel its heat.

A touch of mature womanly charm appeared on her pretty face. Mami Tomoe slowly hugged her shoulders, savoring the long-lost sense of security.

not a dream

It wasn't a dream like any other, nor was it a fantasy born from longing; it was a real experience.

That unique touch, that warm embrace, that tender gaze—all told Mami Tomoe that what had happened before was not a hallucination, but a real event.

She saw her long-lost lover, Rorschach, once again.

Although she didn't know how everything happened or how she got back, that special feeling was definitely real.

The only thing to consider now is how to recreate the previous situation so that she can see that person again.

Just as Mami Tomoe was carefully recalling what she had done before falling asleep that led to this 'unexpected journey', a soft light suddenly flashed before her eyes.

A sphere composed of countless thin ribbons of light slowly emerged from Mami Tomoe's full breasts, gently circling the girl once before stopping in front of her.

"This is......?"

Looking at the unfamiliar sphere that had emerged from her body, the blonde girl subconsciously stretched out her slender, white fingers and gently touched the slowly rotating outer shell of the sphere.

The next second, countless memories and images surfaced in Mami Tomoe's mind. The girl, who had experienced the same thing several times before, endured the slight stinging sensation caused by her brain suddenly receiving a large amount of information, and a knowing look appeared on her face.

"I see..."

Five minutes later, the blonde girl, drenched in sweat, tugged at her silk pajamas, which were so wet with sweat they revealed glimpses of her shapely figure, and lifted the thin blanket as she walked toward the bathroom.

"The Crimson World, the Demon King, the Apostles, and another world... We must inform others about this and find a way to help Xia Jun. We can't let him fight alone."

Lying in the warm bath, feeling the gentle water caress her body like a lover's hand, Mami Tomoe played with the sphere composed of countless bands of light, a determined look flashing in her eyes.

Xia Jun usually helps us, but this time, it's our turn to help him.

...................................................

"Dear viewers, this is the morning news program on Misaki City's general channel. I'm your host, Hiroshi Nohara. According to the latest news reports, a natural gas pipeline leak occurred last night in a luxury villa area on the outskirts of our city. The leaked natural gas caused a large explosion for some unknown reason, affecting one building."

Fortunately, apart from some minor damage to the building's exterior, there were no injuries in this incident. The relevant management agencies of the Misaki City Government have also launched an investigation to ensure that similar incidents do not happen again.

"Furthermore, the rumors circulating online about seeing a 'phoenix,' 'resurrection bird,' or 'giant monster' in the direction of the villa area are actually hallucinations caused by inhaling trace amounts of natural gas. People are mistaking the flames from a natural gas explosion for something else. If you are still experiencing such hallucinations, you can go to Misaki City Central Hospital for a free examination and treatment. All expenses will be reimbursed by the Misaki City Government."

The TV screen in the living room played the deep, magnetic voice of a male host. The content of his speech made a black-haired girl sitting at the dining table look ashamed, and even the pineapple bun in her hand didn't taste so good anymore.

"I'm sorry, Rorschach, I was wrong."

Hearing the girl's dejected apology, Luo Xia, sitting next to her, gave a helpless smile and reached out to comfortingly pat Shana's soft, fluffy long hair.

"Okay, okay, it's alright now. No one was hurt, right? I understand how you felt at that time, so don't blame yourself. Just remember this lesson and promise not to be so impulsive again."

Feeling the warm, large hand on her head, the girl slowly nodded her head and responded softly.

"Well, I see."

"Now that you know, cheer up! Don't let your friends see you looking so down. As for the damage to the house, I'll take care of it. I'll make sure you come home from school tonight looking just like usual."

"Ok!"

Under Luo Xia's gentle pat on the head, Shana's mood quickly improved. Although she still felt a little disappointed and unhappy, she seemed much better, and the pineapple bun in her hand tasted sweet again. Just then, a familiar voice came from outside the door.

"Oh ho ho, Miss Wilhelmina."

"Good day, Ms. Yoshida Kazumi."

Hearing the conversation coming from the direction of the gate, Shana quickly grabbed the water glass next to her and drank the warm milk in one gulp. She then picked up her unfinished pineapple bun, put it in her mouth, grabbed her schoolbag from the chair next to her, waved at Luo Xia, and spoke in a muffled voice:

"I'm going to school now. See you tonight, Rorschach."

"Be careful on the road, and have fun at school. Oh, and remember to slow down when you cross intersections so you don't hit anyone."

"understood."

Smiling, Luo Xia waved to Shana, who was leaving with a piece of bread in her mouth, and didn't forget to offer her a reminder. Although she didn't understand what her cheap master was talking about, the little girl nodded to show that she understood, and then walked towards the door.

Good morning, Yimei.

"Good morning, Shana. You seem to have not finished eating yet. Do you need me to wait a while?"

"No need, let's go."

Listening to the two women's voices gradually fading away at the front door, Luo Xia, sitting at the dining table, smiled and shook his head, then picked up the coffee cup on the table and took a sip.

Shana seems to have adapted to the life of an ordinary human girl, which is a good sign.

The girl who was indifferent to desires and only used herself as a tool for ruthless extermination was not a normal human being.

Fortunately, one's nature is something that is hard to erase. Unlike other Flame Haze who have fought for hundreds or thousands of years, Shana still retains her girlish essence. And within the atmosphere that Rorschach deliberately created, this essence is gradually changing the sharp 'sword' of the past, sheathing her 'sword'.

A sword with a sheath does not become dull. On the contrary, it becomes sharper, more decisive, and indestructible than ever before, radiating a dazzling and intense light, because it has a target to protect, an ideal to fight for, and a reason to fight.

Rorschach looked forward to the day when that light would shine. He imagined it would be a truly beautiful sight.

Rorschach tilted his head back and drank the remaining bitter liquid in his glass, then turned off the television that was playing other news. He picked up his and Shana's utensils and headed towards the kitchen. As he passed through the middle corridor, he saw a maid carrying a pile of planks in her arms and a small bucket in her hand.

"Wilhelmina, what's going on?"

"Good day, Mr. Rorschach. I'm on my way to repair the damage Shana caused. Do you have a trowel for applying cement? If not, I'll have to make one myself out of ribbon."

Looking at Wilhelmina's self-reliant attitude, Rorschach scratched the back of his head in annoyance, wondering whether he should remind her that he had already arranged a professional construction team and that they were almost there.

"Oh, by the way, Wilhelmina, would you be interested in helping me out?"

"help?"

With a slightly dazed look, the maid tilted her head and remained silent for a moment before placing the bags and packages on the ground. After tidying her spotless maid outfit, she bowed slightly to Luo Xia.

"As a way of repaying my savior, I will become your sharpest weapon. No matter what difficulties and obstacles lie ahead, I will help you overcome them. Please don't hesitate to use me."

[Going through fire and water]

A resolute glint flashed across Wilhelmina's cold, beautiful face, as if she were about to challenge some invincible foe for Rorschach's sake, making the shopkeeper feel a little embarrassed.

"No, no, it's not even close to battle yet, just some paperwork. Organizing documents, categorizing information, gathering intelligence—it doesn't require much physical exertion, but it's a bit tedious. So, are you interested in helping, Wilhelmina?"

"The collection and organization of documents?"

Wilhelmina thought for a moment, then slowly nodded to Rorschach.

"I will do my best, Mr. Rorschach, please rest assured and leave it to me."

The black jeep slowly drove past a series of heavily armed guards and entered a clearly heavily guarded military base.

Looking out the car window at the men and women in military uniforms passing by, and the various vehicles parked in the square, Wilhelmina, who was sitting quietly in the passenger seat next to Rorschach, had a hint of doubt in her eyes.

As if sensing the maid's unspoken question, Rorschach, who was driving into an underpass, gave a brief explanation:

"This place was originally an air-raid shelter built during World War II, but it has now been converted into a secret base managed by a secret organization under the United Nations and directly under the jurisdiction of China, Britain, the United States, France, and Russia. Ordinary people who approach here will be questioned, and those who are suspicious may even be taken away for investigation."

Wilhelmina's expression remained unchanged as she calmly inquired, "Why would you allow a stranger like me to enter such a heavily guarded facility?"

"Because I am the highest commander here."

"..."

Rorschach expertly pulled up the jeep's handbrake and gave Wilhelmina a subtle smile.

Good morning, Mr. Rorschach.

"Yes, you too."

"Coming to work so early? That's quite diligent, Mr. Rorschach."

"Hehe, we didn't arrive as early as you guys."

"Mr. Rorschach, the battle report from last night has been placed on your desk. Please review it."

"Understood, I'll go check it out later."

Silently following behind Rorschach, who was surrounded by a large crowd, Wilhelmina arrived at a spacious hall.

Upon entering, the maid's brows furrowed slightly involuntarily, and a hint of undisguised surprise flashed in her eyes.

Because, on the wall not far from her, there appeared many things that felt extremely familiar to her.

"That's... a seal?"

P.S.: The neighborhood where I live is undergoing renovations. They've been demolishing walls, pounding the ground, and sawing stones all day. Even my bed is vibrating, giving me a terrible headache since my sleep schedule is completely messed up. I can't get any proper rest; it's unbearable. I didn't go to sleep until after dinner tonight, and when I opened my eyes it was 4 AM. I immediately wrote a sick leave note. Looks like I need to change my lifestyle. Work during the day, sleep at night, and be a normal person.

Chapter 370 Unfamiliar Emotions

Chapter 370

The classroom was nearly empty at lunchtime; most students had already gone out to the cafeteria sponsored by Rorschach for lunch, leaving only a few to eat in the classroom. Shana was one of them.

"Shana-chan, I brought lunch. Did you wait too long?"

Just as Shana was gazing absently at the sky outside the window, a sweet female voice sounded behind her.

"Thank you, Yimei, it's been a lot of work for you to make this trip."

Seeing the girl carrying two bento boxes and walking towards her with a smile, Shana forced a slightly forced smile and reached out to take the bento box from Yoshida Kazumi.

"It's okay, it's okay. I don't like crowded places. Shana, you usually bring me food, so it's only right that I do it today."

With a smile, Yoshida Kazumi picked up a chair and sat down opposite Shana. She opened the beautifully packaged bento box in front of her, revealing a rich variety of delicious and visually appealing dishes inside.

Gently inhaling the irresistible aroma that whets the appetite, Yoshida Kazumi couldn't help but exclaim:

"Mr. Rorschach is so generous. He sponsored a charity canteen for our school, so we can eat free food. I heard that the chefs there are top chefs poached from five-star hotels, and you can't usually eat like that even if you have money. Some students even sell the lunchboxes that are given out by the head of each person every day, and many of them have earned pocket money."

Taking out the wooden chopsticks that came with the lunchbox, Yoshida Kazumi picked up a piece that looked like some kind of pastry, put it in her mouth, and a blush of happiness immediately spread across her face. After all, she was a young girl in her prime, and she had no resistance to delicate and sweet things.

"I vaguely remember this taste... it's truly a delight."

Covering her cheek, Yoshida Kazumi wore a blissful smile. Just as she was about to pick up another piece, she was surprised to find that Shana across from her had only taken a small bite of an octopus sausage, and then stood there blankly, not even noticing the food falling from her chopsticks.

Watching the octopus sausage with cute teeth marks first fall onto the wooden edge of the bento box, then bounce up and tumble in the air, drawing a beautiful arc before finally landing in her lunchbox, Yoshida Kazumi swallowed hard and looked at Shana across from her.

"Shana-chan, aren't you going to eat?"

"......"

Silently placing the chopsticks back into the groove of the bento box, Shana slowly stood up, holding onto the edge of the table.

"I don't have an appetite today, I'm not hungry. You eat first, I'm going to the rooftop to get some fresh air."

"Shana, you..."

After Shana finished speaking, she left her seat and headed towards the classroom exit. Yoshida Kazumi, who was still sitting in the same spot, wanted to call her back, but her eyes inadvertently caught sight of the octopus sausage that had fallen into her lunchbox.

Looking at the neat, small, and cute teeth marks around the top of the bright red sausage, the girl's breathing became rapid involuntarily, and her cheeks flushed.

Long legs encased in smooth black stockings stepped onto the last step, and Shana pushed open the rooftop door. In this place where Makoto had once fought, small groups of men and women were now gathered.

Watching the men and women huddled together, sharing food and gazing at each other, Shana felt a sudden surge of irritation. She clicked her tongue and walked toward a secluded corner on the rooftop.

Sitting on the newly installed bench, Shana gazed intently at the city beyond the barbed wire fence, falling into a long silence.