"This is truly strange" Kiana left the exam room rubbing her shoulder along with Mei and Bronya.
"What's wrong, Kiana?" Seeing Kiana's expression, Mei felt a bit curious.
"Were the opponents in this mock exam very strong? I saw the Principal and the others were quite surprised when you took off your synchronization device"
"Strong... well, not that strong"
"It was just a big white boar, something like Ganesha... that name sounds familiar to me" Kiana scratched her head.
"It's just for show, it really can't do anything to me!"
Ganesha... Mei and Bronya exchanged a look: they were not like Kiana, an academic failure who was good for nothing.
This is clearly an Emperor-level Honkai Beast that appeared in the history textbooks.
"Isn't that a good thing? Kiana, why are you upset?"
"Um... the truth is that at first, I didn't beat that big boar" Kiana said, inexplicably annoyed.
"That big boar was chasing me and hitting me at first; of course, it's fine, because Himeko-sensei sometimes chases me too" Mei and Bronya exchanged a few smiles.
They all agreed that Himeko definitely wouldn't be happy to hear that.
"But! But the most outrageous thing is that I always felt that boar was looking down on me! That look definitely meant that!"
"Bronya believes this is simply an illusion of Kiana's arising from her unwillingness to admit defeat" How could a monster generated by data show a look of disdain?
"Is... is that so?" Kiana hesitated for a moment when she heard Bronya's statement.
After all, her brain is not a tumor on her neck; she still understands some principles.
For example, the monsters in simulation training are just a bunch of data.
But on the other hand... Kiana really felt that the giant Honkai Beast was looking down on her.
Hmm... it seems there is also something else involved?
Kiana has always trusted her intuition.
Surprisingly, Kiana felt as if she had seen a similar look in someone else's eyes somewhere before.
Hmm... it was a confusing and vague feeling, but Kiana couldn't pinpoint exactly what it was.
Perhaps it was because she lost to that maid and couldn't adjust her mindset in time?
Kiana felt that something wasn't right.
"So, Kiana, how did you win?" Bronya asked with some curiosity.
"Hmm... I won while I was fighting?" Speaking of this, Kiana was clearly a bit unsure.
"Even though it's quite big, it's much weaker than I expected... or rather, not very sturdy? Like the high-attack, low-health monsters in your games, Bronya? "
Due to her close relationship with Bronya, Kiana has played quite a few games over the years.
High attack, low health? Bronya's expression was a bit strange.
Could Ganesha's physique really be associated with "high attack and low health"? Kiana's words made Bronya realize that everything seemed to be going very well for them.
"It doesn't matter! As long as I passed the exam"
"How about we have a party tonight? I just finished the exam, so I don't have to go to private tutoring with Himeko-sensei... although it would be terrible if I failed"
"Party... never mind, I want to rest a bit tonight"
"Bronya thinks so too" Mei and Bronya reached an agreement.
"Are you that tired? Um... I feel a bit like that too"
Nonsense, it would be strange if someone who did two rounds of exams and then did a written exam didn't feel tired.
Mei and Bronya exchanged a silent look.
"In that case, let's take a day off. By the way, Kiana, are you sure you can pass the written exam?"
"Almost... almost sure? The AI professor explained many questions to me"
"Well, even though I've forgotten many, passing shouldn't be a problem"
"Kiana, your statement is truly disturbing" Mei was left speechless while watching Kiana laugh foolishly without any worry in the world.
(My brother really works very hard...)
Mei thinks that, according to Kiana, Tian Shi has already reached the point of revealing the answer key, right?
Just like in university courses, as long as you understand the problems the professor explains, you can pass consistently.
Kiana has absolutely no awareness of that.
"Hehehe... Mei, don't worry! This time I will definitely pass!"
"I'll trust you this time" Mei couldn't hold back her laughter at Kiana's expression.
It's okay, it's not like the silly little sister hasn't seen it before.
Mei inexplicably thought of Rosalya from the orphanage.
Well... Mei also felt mentally exhausted.
"I'm going back to my dormitory now"
"Bronya too"
"See you tomorrow!"
…
"Ha!" Tian Shi floated beside Himeko, looking refreshed and invigorated.
"I feel like I'm in a good enough mental state to resist that brat Kiana for another three or four years"
"You are really something" Himeko, who was grading exams in the office, looked speechless.
"You actually went and hit the students yourself... and you are surprisingly quite strong?"
"Don't you remember who taught you how to counter Ragna's moves after she finished training you?" Tian Shi said with great pleasure.
Himeko couldn't find any fault with what he said; in fact, her current swordsmanship even showed traces of Tian Shi's style.
"But no matter what, it's still too much for you to personally hit Kiana, isn't it?"
"First, I'll let Kiana pass"
"Second, find Kiana's exam" Tian Shi pointed to the scroll in front of Himeko's desk.
"I found it" Himeko found it while flipping through the pages casually.
"Grading exams" A strange smile appeared on Tian Shi's lips.
"..." Seeing Tian Shi's attitude, Himeko inexplicably understood something and looked down.
"Didn't I answer the third question in class yesterday? How could Kiana get it wrong?"
Himeko quickly noticed the cause of her high blood pressure with a single glance.
"On the sixth question! I even called her to my office to teach her last time, does this girl have no memory?... Well, no"
Himeko, who had high blood pressure, silently put away the test paper and then looked with disgust at the gloating Tian Shi.
"What are you laughing at? You have taught her the way more times than I have, right?"
"But today I gave that brat Kiana a beating and that gave me some revenge" Tian Shi said cheerfully.
"Besides, didn't she pass the exam? I saw her when she did it; she barely passed it"
"You've had your fun, but I have high blood pressure"
Hearing Tian Shi's words, Himeko felt her blood pressure rise another level.
"You know, if Kiana could remember all the knowledge we taught her..."
"Perfect score, but unfortunately Kiana can't remember anything"
Himeko was in charge by day and Tian Shi was in charge by night; they really taught her everything that needed to be taught.
"Next time you hit Kiana, take me with you" Himeko felt she wouldn't be able to survive Kiana at this rate.
"By the way, do you still have Kiana's report?" Tian Shi asked abruptly.
"They are all here, what do you want to do?" Himeko felt that Tian Shi was a bit disconnected.
Is this a side effect of releasing stress?
"Send a copy to Siegfried"
"Since you can't alleviate the pain, then inflict pain on more people"
Tian Shi had an expression that said, "I'm the one having fun" Is this not considered taking revenge on society?
"Don't bother a middle-aged person who is going through a hard time"
Himeko could tell that Tian Shi was clearly a bit crazy because he was too happy.
Besides, Siegfried doesn't seem to be the type to prioritize grades.
But still, seeing Kiana's report card with all her bad grades would probably raise his blood pressure, right?
After all, not valuing grades and not caring about your daughter are two different things.
"Alright, let's stop grading today's papers here"
After all this, Himeko's enthusiasm for work decreased significantly, although Himeko herself didn't have much of it.
"But I thought you would say a few words to Rita, but in reality, you didn't say a single word to her" Himeko commented casually while packing her things.
"Because there isn't much to talk about with Rita now..."
If Bianka were there, Tian Shi could chat for a while, but with Rita alone, it's better to leave it at that.
"Aren't you the same?"
"This is a truly frustrating topic" Himeko shrugged noncommittally upon hearing this and stood up.
Well, work is over.
Let's leave the rest for tomorrow... Finally, classes for this semester are over.
"I need to go home and have a drink, how about you keep me company tonight? Kiana probably won't come today"
"I can't drink alcohol"
"Then let's talk"
"So, do you mean listening to the problems of single women?"
"Get out of here!"
…
"Welcome back, Brother! You must be tired today!"
At the entrance, Mei and Bronya, sitting on the back of the Project Bunny, held signs with broad smiles.
"..." Compared to Mei and Bronya, who were very happy, Himeko's expression was quite grim.
"You two, isn't this considered illegal entry? Where did you get the key?"
"Hacked it with Project Bunny" Bronya gave a concise and direct answer.
"This really is a crime, isn't it?" Himeko's eye twitched.
"High tech also has its disadvantages..."
"Come on, even if you were an iron door, Bunny could still dismantle it" Tian Shi didn't care about this.
"Speaking of which, where is Kiana? I'm not surprised she didn't come, but wasn't she with you?"
"Kiana seems a bit tired, so she's going back and resting first" Mei said without changing her expression.
This is a unique opportunity to get openly and legitimately closer to Brother Tian! Mei felt a bit nauseous just thinking about how her brother had been "dominated" by Kiana every night for the last two years.
What is even more infuriating is that my brother has time, but I don't.
After all, Kiana's daily routine basically involves running between two places, which has greatly reduced the time the two of them have been able to spend with Tian Shi in the last two years.
"Master Tian, are you back?" Fu Hua, wearing an apron, also poked her head out from the kitchen.
"And Himeko-sensei, thank you for your hard work today"
"Fu Hua, how come you are also hanging out with these two?"
Although all these people are Himeko's enemies, there are still some differences between the enemies.
For example, Himeko classifies Mei and Bronya as two girls who barely count as enemies. Fu Hua is listed as "an enemy worth fighting with all one's strength".
"We met by chance on the way" Fu Hua remained calm and composed.
Unlike Mei and Bronya, who were entangled with Kiana, her time with Tian was not significantly reduced.
After all, she only chatted with Tian during lunch hour and after school, and she rarely came to Himeko's house at night.
"I just finished cooking, please wait a moment, Himeko-sensei"
"It's okay, it will take me the same amount of time to do it myself anyway" Faced with Fu Hua's calm and serene attitude, Himeko could no longer maintain her resentful tone.
But those two little ones on the side... Well, we can't really call them two little ones anymore.
Bronya hasn't changed much, but Mei has grown more than her.
If she changed her school uniform for an office suit, she would be a tall and beautiful woman, and one would even be surprised to see her.
For some reason, Himeko suddenly thought of the jokes Mei made two years ago.
"Mei, are you dressed appropriately?"
"Huh?"
Himeko's serious question startled Mei, who quickly controlled herself.
"Yes?"
"Hmm... good job, keep it up" It seems the other person actually wasn't wearing any string bra.
Himeko's nonsensical words left Mei completely puzzled.
Then, Himeko looked at Bronya again.
"Besides, I don't have a place where you can spend the night"
"Not even one?" Bronya looked a bit reluctant.
It's been two years already, hasn't it? If I had told everyone at the orphanage that I hadn't managed to win over my brother in the two years I had been there...
Forget about Black Seele, even Seele would laugh at me, right?
"No, Bronya, you are already quite an adult" Himeko didn't back down an inch.
I've never slept with Tian Shi, and you still want to do it in front of me? Keep dreaming!
Although she couldn't be considered Tian Shi's "wife".
Bronya is still a child.
"Bronya has completely lost her sense of shame"
"Bronya is going to sleep with her brother" Mei silently covered her face.
Although she understood Bronya's urgency, this was too much... Mei felt that she was already shameless enough to use such seductive words as "self-slavery" and "string underwear" in front of Tian Shi.
But now, looking at Bronya, who is completely unperturbed and acts as if she is still a child.
Mei believes she is actually quite sensitive.
Didn't you see Himeko's face twitch and she didn't know what to say?
Even her beloved Tian didn't say a word at that moment!
Is this what they mean by "shamelessness makes you invincible"? Mei felt that she had learned something new.
I will do the same later when he gives me counseling.
For example, wearing string underwear and telling her brother she's cold... It's just a face, right? Who wouldn't dare throw it away?
Would you like me to translate the next chapter as well?