Collapse, I save everything alone

If it was an animal that was severely infected and had undergone obvious Honkai transformation, it would have to be excluded. However, the kitten in her arms looked to be in good condition. If she went back for a checkup to rule out any problems, she should be able to keep it as a pet in the base.

Mingyu had no objection to this.

He had originally intended to bring Stan back, not for anything else, but to be able to lure the Jackal to continue her invasion after dealing with Stan.

As for its liquidation, we'll do it later.

The two of them left the alley with Stan and began to prepare to return to the branch's base.

anyway……

Mingyu, who was standing beside Anna, looked at the kitten in the girl's arms, and glanced at Stan's crotch with some concern.

Well, it's a female cat.

………………

On the train back to the branch base, Stan was anxiously communicating with his master:

"Meow!" (Master, my limiter is broken, I was caught by them!)

Without the limiter that can unleash its power, it would be no different from an ordinary kitten.

"…How could this go wrong? It's really strange."

The jackal on the other side was also confused. She asked:

"Stan, they haven't doubted your identity yet, right?"

"Meow." (Probably not yet.)

"That's good. You can just follow them back to the Tianming base and cooperate with our offensive operations. I will replenish your limiter when the time comes."

The Jackal ordered Stan from the other side.

In her opinion, this was also a good opportunity. She had originally planned to capture the Herrscher of Wind when launching the invasion. If Stan were to be in charge of this matter, the success rate would be higher.

"Meow." (I understand, Master.)

After the call ended, Jackal looked at the information and intelligence about the Skymancer Oceania branch on the screen, and sneered under the mask and said:

"Hmph, when the clock strikes twelve at midnight, these guys from Destiny will be waiting to receive my gift."

Chapter 194 The Girl Longing for Freedom

It was already evening when Mingyu and Anna took Stan back to the Oceania branch's base.

Anna was more familiar with the affairs of the Oceania base, so she was responsible for taking Stan to inspect and deliver the tasks, while Mingyu returned to Wendy's cabin.

When I opened the door, I saw Wendy sitting alone on the sofa, while Theresa was in the kitchen, standing on a small stool, preparing ingredients.

Theresa turned around and saw him coming back. She stopped what she was doing and said in surprise:

"You're back so soon? I thought you'd be back for a few more days."

Although it was not a complicated task, I returned in less than two days, which is quite efficient.

"I was lucky enough to find the target of the mission, a kitten."

Mingyu shrugged.

He glanced at the slightly messy kitchen, rolled up his sleeves, and said helplessly:

"I'll make dinner."

Rather than letting Theresa do it, it would be more reassuring to let him cook. After all, this twelve-year-old's body also contains Kaslana's "kitchen killer" bloodline.

"You're welcome then!~"

Theresa jumped down from the stool without hesitation, washed her hands, slid out swiftly, and threw herself on the sofa.

Perhaps the "school principal filter" has been almost shattered by the recent cohabitation life, so she no longer puts on airs as an elder in front of Wendy and Mingyu, and simply displays her personality consistent with her appearance.

A moment later, at the dinner table.

Theresa took a sip of the bitter melon juice in the cup and said:

"By the way... Mingyu, why don't you take Wendy out for a walk outside the base tonight?"

"Hmm? Aren't we not allowed to let Wendy leave the base?"

Mingyu said with some surprise.

Because of concerns about problems with the Desire Gem, the girl had not been allowed to leave the base's surveillance range.

Apparently, Theresa did something while he and Wendy were away.

In response, the dark green-haired girl smiled and explained:

"The teacher helped me talk to the branch chief, and he agreed to the trip. As long as someone accompanies me, it's fine."

Theresa's identity as the granddaughter of the Bishop of Heaven's Destiny always came in handy, and Wendy had indeed not had any problems in the past three years, so this matter was facilitated.

She is quite warm-hearted...

"I see. Once dinner is over, I'll get ready and take you out."

Mingyu nodded.

It would be easier for him to "take action" on Wendy outside.

………………

The pleasant dinner time soon ended. Mingyu pushed the girl's wheelchair out of the room, then skillfully picked up Wendy from the chair and gently placed her in the wheelchair.

When he was taking care of Wendy recently, except for Theresa's help with bathing, he was the one who took care of the rest of the girl's daily life.

Skin contact is naturally inevitable, but they are already familiar with this kind of thing.

The jackals' invasion will happen tonight, so without further ado, Mingyu pushed Wendy out of the cabin.

Sneaking along the passage of the base, he brought the girl to the world outside the base.

The base of the Oceania branch was not built near the town, but was located at the foot of the mountain. Next to the base was a large lake.

The moonlight shines on the lake, and the ripples are dotted with silver light.

After finding a relatively quiet place, Mingyu stopped the wheelchair and placed it facing the lake. Then, he sat next to Wendy.

The girl stared at the tranquil lake, lost in thought.

"What are you thinking about?"

"…I just haven't been out for a long time, and I feel a little emotional."

Wendy smiled.

Although she had seen the scene before her countless times when she was still healthy, seeing it again after three years still made her feel a little happy.

"The arrival of you and the teacher this time, Mingyu, has also brought a lot of changes to my life."

Wendy said with some emotion:

"Although everyone in the Oceania branch has been very nice to me, it's only when I'm with you that I feel the same way as I did in the past."

Specifically, it's the feeling of getting along like a family.

"Wendy, do you want to go back to St. Freya's Academy?"

Mingyu asked.

"Well... of course I would, but there's no way to go back now."

The girl shook her head with some regret.

She is no longer a Valkyrie, but a container that seals the Herrscher Gem.

For the safety of the world and its people, she must uphold this duty.

Leaving the base like this is actually against the rules.

She looked at her bandaged legs and hands and gave a bitter smile.

This body...will it ever really get better?

For three years, she had been looking forward to the day when she could stand up again, but as time passed, she was about to give up the idea.

Maybe she doesn't have to hold on any longer...

The girl shook her head and threw these negative thoughts out of her mind.

Ming Yuhe stood up and asked:

"Is there anywhere else you want to go shopping?"

"Well, that... this request may be a little self-willed, but..."

Wendy whispered, stretched out her finger, and pointed at the hill not far away:

"I want to go up there and take a look."

She wanted to go to a higher place because the view there would be better and allow her to see more scenery.

However, that place is beyond the reach of wheelchairs.

Mingyu looked in the direction of her finger, thought for two seconds, and said with a smile:

"Then I'll carry you over."

"Well, please."

The girl nodded slightly.

If she were inside the base, she probably wouldn't have troubled others so much.

She knew that she had difficulty walking, so she usually didn't make excessive requests.

Have you become a little bit willful today?

——Is it because it’s a rare trip out, or is it because of the time she’s spent with him and the teacher recently that she’s relaxed a little…?

Mingyu first pushed the wheelchair under the tree and placed it steadily against the trunk. Then he reached out his hand, passed through the girl's knees, and picked up Wendy in a princess hug.

——Although theoretically carrying the girl on the back would be better, because the girl’s legs are uncomfortable, the princess hug position would make her more comfortable than carrying her on the back.

Mingyu picked up Wendy skillfully, and then started running towards the mountain as she requested.

If you want to reach the top of the mountain, it will take some time to walk. It is better to run here.

A few flashes of lightning appeared under his feet and his speed gradually increased.

Although he ran very fast, he intentionally maintained Wendy's balance so that the girl in his arms did not feel bumpy or uncomfortable.

"Mingyu, you are really good at taking care of people."

For a moment, Wendy hoped that he would always take care of her.

"Ahahaha... that's also the result of training."

When living with several beautiful girls in St. Freya Academy, he and Mei basically took care of the others, especially the clingy little fox Hiyamaru... So now he can handle all kinds of things in daily life with ease.

While chatting, he carried Wendy to the top of the mountain.

This is the other side facing away from the base, a cliff with a wide view. You can see the mountains in the distance and the small town with flashing lights at the foot of the mountain.

Mingyu looked around, trying to find a good place for Wendy to sit down, but unfortunately there was no soft grass on the mountain like there was on the grassland.

The hard rock is not comfortable to sit on no matter how hard you try.

Wendy looked at his troubled expression in his arms, smiled gently, and said:

"If Mingyu you don't mind..."

——After a moment, he sat down against the edge of the cliff.

The girl just sat on his thighs, her legs dangling in the air, her back resting lightly in his arms.

Perhaps because she had been suffering from illness, the girl's body was very light, so light that Mingyu felt as if a ball of cotton had fallen on his legs.

He lowered his eyes slightly and could see the girl's fair, slender, long and graceful neck, her bright and plump earlobes, and her delicate and small collarbone.

Looking down, I saw the bandages wrapped around the arms and legs, and vaguely saw the wounds underneath. I couldn't help but feel a little pity in my heart.

"It's very comfortable to sit like this."

"Well, as long as you like it."