Honkai Impact: Grandma Pine Sparrow is still chasing me!

Chapter 228 Just One More Encounter

"Brother Qiong, are you afraid of facing the headmaster's wrath later?"

Looking at the frowning face of the sky, Bronya asked.

"That's not true."

Although he didn't agree with Bronya's guess, Sora had to admit one thing: no matter how much he delayed, Sora couldn't avoid seeing Theresa. He still had to deal with Theresa eventually, otherwise, it wouldn't be long before his dear headmistress would be dragging Judas all over the academy looking for him...

Knowing this, Qiong had made some preparations: although she didn't bribe Theresa with the manga, she could probably get through by having Bronya and Seele (Kiana didn't give her the promised gift, so they would meet her after the overseas-purchased gift arrived; Mei seems to have something going on?) with their protection! Not worried at all, right?

He was worried about other things: the Star Core Hunters might come, and what would become of his own future.

Based on Himeko and the others' account of March 7th, two individuals who are likely Star Core Hunters are also searching for Sora's whereabouts all over the world. Unlike the Star Core Train, which had to leave due to an unforeseen event, the Star Core Hunters might appear before her in the next second—although there is no evidence, Sora senses that one of these two is Ryougi.

Qiong couldn't quite figure out what would happen if Liuying appeared in St. Freya and knew that he and Raiden Mei were dating. Let's try to put together some possible combinations:

Upon learning that Sora was in love, Hotaru went berserk and Sam went berserk. After the Scorched Earth Operation, at the very least, the academy would be finished. After finding out, she asked the two to break up, but she refused. Hotaru judged based on the above point—if she agreed, Mei would go berserk, perform the Queen's Descent, and then be locked by the Heart Bomb. Some of the academy's buildings would probably have to be demolished...

Even if she managed to walk a tightrope between two eggs and simultaneously appease both Ryuki and Mei, she still had to consider the next question: to stay or to leave.

First, consider the impact on everyone: If Mei boards the train, she'll go berserk, and the school will be demolished; if she refuses to board, even if the Starry Sky Train respects her choice, the Star Core Hunters will never agree, and then Sora will be kidnapped by Sam, Mei will definitely go berserk, and the school will be demolished...

As for bringing Mei on board? That's simply not an option! We can't even get past Old Yang's hurdle!

In conclusion, St. Freya seems destined for reconstruction or partial reconstruction—unless he shamelessly runs away with the bucket in private.

Although Theresa has many problems, she is, after all, a respectable elder (we'll have to wait a few more years) because he caused the destruction of St. Freya... Qiong feels a little guilty.

And that inexplicable contract and the holy mark on her neck... the more she thought about it, the more she felt that the evil Kyubey was seducing the magical girl...

"Brother Qiong seems to have something on his mind..."

Looking at the worried face of the woman, Xier was also filled with worry.

"Brother Qiong, no matter what happens, Xier will face it with you."

Facing the approaching Seele, Qiong absentmindedly patted her head and forced a smile.

"Yes, thank you, Seele."

Although Seele Flair probably can't be of any help.

"Xi'er, Brother Qiong..."

Bronya looked at the two of them with a blank expression, wanting to say something but not knowing what to say.

In Bronya's opinion, the relationship between Qiong and Seele was so harmonious that even Bronya herself felt somewhat unable to intervene.

Even with her nerves damaged, Bronya, the little duck-headed girl, still sensed a hint of displeasure...

Why? She knew perfectly well that their interaction was normal—one was her brother Qiong, who considered her his younger sister, and the other was Xi'er, who treated her like an older sister. The three of them should be happy together, so why did she feel unhappy? Was it because she felt excluded?

In any case, the three of them entered the place that most students least wanted to go—the principal's office.

Qiong pushed open the office door. Yae Sakura was sitting behind her desk, engrossed in her work.

"Qiong, you're back? You even brought Bronya and—"

Yae Sakura searched her memory but couldn't recall who Seele was.

"your friend?"

"Yes, my friend."

Qiong gave Yae Sakura a smile.

"Ms. Yae, is the headmaster here?"

"The headmistress just went out, um..."

Upon seeing the three of them, Yae Sakura, who had been sitting for a long time, stood up from behind her desk and stretched in front of them without any hesitation, revealing her figure and even her waistline to all three of them.

Hmm, not bad.

It seems that because Yae Sakura rarely interacts with unfamiliar men, she was completely unguarded around Sora—of course, Sora is not a lecherous person, and seeing this scene, he would naturally choose to shift his perspective and pretend that he did not see it.

For example, shift your attention to Seele's stigmata on the right.

That quantum stigma on the chest is truly sacred...

Noticing Qiong's gaze, Xi'er trembled slightly but remained silent.

"So you finally decided to come back!"

While Qiong was still studying quantum symbols, she suddenly heard that familiar voice behind her. When she turned around, there was Theresa, who had just returned, with her hands on her hips and her eyes wide with anger.

Hello, may I ask who you are?

The timid Seele looked at Theresa, who was shorter than her but had a fierce and aggressive aura, and barely mustered up the courage to ask.

She wants to help Qiong!

Theresa: ?

Theresa paused for a moment when she saw Bronya and Seele, then realized what was happening.

Oh, so you know you've made a big mistake, that's why you're trying to embolden yourself by pulling people in, right?

"Oh my, isn't this my dear Principal Theresa!"

"Brother Qiong?"

A hint of red flashed in Xi'er's azure eyes as she looked at Qiong in disbelief. She couldn't imagine that Qiong, who had fought so hard for Weiming City to the very last moment, would show such a smile that was so out of character.

It seems she doesn't understand Qiong enough.

Just then, Qiong suddenly pulled her in front of Theresa.

“Headmistress, this is Seele, Bronya’s sister.”

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"Sam?"

"Silver Wolf, he has a girlfriend..."

"Well, actually I think—"

"He has a girlfriend!"

Silver Wolf: ...

Silver Wolf shook his head helplessly as he looked at Armored Sam slumped on the snow.

What is this all about!

If March 7th didn't lie about military intelligence, then when Qiong arrived on this planet, he probably suffered from amnesia for the second time. He probably even forgot about Kafka—only in this way can we explain why Qiong would accept the feelings of a certain local native.

"A-Qiong, have you forgotten everything we've been through together?"

"Sam, can you stop talking like a little girl in that mechanical voice? I've heard playing video games can improve your mood, do you want to..."

"It's okay."

Silver Wolf: ?

Completely ignoring Silver Wolf, Armored Sam suddenly raised his head, and Firefly revealed a bitter smile beneath his visor.

"It's okay! As long as he and I meet again, as long as we encounter each other again under the night sky where shooting stars streak across the sky..."

Under the watchful eye of the silver wolf, the Arctic snow around Sam melted away.

"Silver Wolf, are you listening? I need your help..."

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Long live understanding! The author has an upset stomach...