{Reports indicate a suspected gas explosion in the northern district of Itogami Island. Not only research facilities, but buildings, roads, and many residents were caught in the blast, with no survivors. Special Police and investigation teams have been dispatched. Total damages remain unmeasurable.}
Hearing the news report, Ren couldn't help but complain.
"Do these people think they live in Fuyuki City? Everything gets blamed on gas leaks! Since when can a gas explosion shake the entire island twice? Whose gas tank does that?!"
"Regardless, the Blazing Banquet cannot be exposed to the public. You need to reflect on your behavior," Natsuki sighed and tapped Ren's head with her folding fan.
This incident truly caused massive damage. Natsuki didn't care much about the destruction itself, but she was worried about the trouble still to come.
She rubbed her temples tiredly. Ever since bringing Remilia, Flandre, and Ren home, she had felt deep down that they would cause chaos.
And they absolutely did.
After Zaharias was defeated, No. 2 and No. 9 were retrieved by Remilia.
Flandre returned carrying the half-broken, mentally-broken Zaharias like a ragdoll.
Since he possessed the First Familiar's rib, he was now a Blood Servant of the Fourth Progenitor and therefore immortal. As long as the rib wasn't reclaimed, he couldn't die.
Which meant Flandre had played with him thoroughly.
When she returned, the furious Veldiana snatched Zaharias away to vent her rage—Flandre followed unhappily, insisting she still wanted to play.
That arms dealer was probably going to wish he could die, even though he couldn't…
Remilia also met Giada—a Primogenitor of this world.
Giada excitedly dragged the completely drained Remilia somewhere.
Hopefully she survives…
The two remaining vessels, No. 2 and No. 9, were taken away by Avrora.
Well… they were sisters after all.
"Hehehe… Big brother, that human who can't be killed is super fun. Whether his arm gets broken or his legs get crushed, he still won't die. But it's a pity, someone that sturdy got taken away by Sister Veld."
Suddenly, Flandre walked into the shop with an innocent, cheerful smile and threw herself directly into Ren's arms.
She looked like a pure child, yet the cruel words she spoke and the fresh blood stained on her body showed just how terrifying her personality truly was.
Ren couldn't even respond. Natsuki opened her mouth but didn't know what to say either.
Such terrifying power, paired with such a naive personality, was truly…
Yes, it was naivety. True naivety meant having a simple personality with no pretense or falseness.
Flandre was indeed simple. She simply wanted to play, and in her world, killing and playing games were no different. She never pretended—she said whatever came to mind…
"I really don't know what to say anymore."
Natsuki spoke with a complicated tone and quietly turned her head away.
Seeing Natsuki's expression, Flandre tilted her head, her face showing a little grievance.
"Uu… Natsuki-sensei, did Flandre do something wrong? Do you think Flandre is too dirty? Flandre will go take a bath now!"
"No… I'm not blaming you. You didn't do anything wrong… It's just…"
"Just what?"
"It's just that Flandre needs to remember, without our permission, you can't casually play such dangerous games, understand?"
Seeing Flandre's curious expression, Natsuki paused before continuing.
She felt she had to educate the girl properly.
She was, after all, her teacher.
As for Zaharias… setting him aside, if Flandre plays with anyone like that, something bad will definitely happen.
Natsuki wasn't someone who couldn't accept killing—she just didn't want Flandre to slaughter without restraint.
"Okay okay okay! Flandre will behave! Flandre won't act recklessly like big sister!"
"Pff—!"
Hearing that, Ren and Natsuki both couldn't help laughing.
This child really loved complaining about her sister.
After reminding Flandre, Natsuki took a glance at the shop entrance and noticed that Remilia and Giada still hadn't returned.
"Flandre, did that Third Primogenitor lady not look for you?"
Natsuki couldn't help asking. Based on Giada's expression earlier, she seemed quite interested in Flandre.
And Remilia, exhausted as she was, not looking for Flandre would make no sense.
Ren played with the crystal in his hand and listened silently.
"Umm… Is Natsuki-sensei talking about the green-haired big sister? She did come to play with Flandre, but just when Flandre was about to play, big sister stopped her. Big sister said that if Flandre plays, things will get too messy, and big brother and Natsuki-sensei would get upset. Then she dragged that big sister away!"
Flandre puffed her cheeks in dissatisfaction.
"Who said Flandre would cause trouble and make big brother and Natsuki-sensei angry! It's big sister who always makes them mad! When did it become Flandre? Big sister just likes to wrongly accuse people! Big brother, am I right?"
"Yes yes yes… It's all Remilia's fault. Flandre is so well-behaved, of course you wouldn't cause trouble."
Seeing Flandre seeking comfort, Ren went along with her words.
He understood Remilia's intentions: until Flandre grew strong enough, she should avoid fighting unless necessary.
Flandre didn't understand that, so naturally she felt upset.
Natsuki glanced helplessly at Ren. Right now, Ren looked exactly like an adult spoiling a child without restraint.
This would spoil her.
She really wanted to say that.
She didn't notice that she herself looked exactly like another adult trying to raise a child.
Together, she and Ren were two adults with different parenting styles teaching the same child.
Suddenly, as if he remembered something, Ren handed the crystal he'd been playing with to Flandre.
Flandre's eyes were immediately glued to it, unable to look away.
Ren then smiled like a suspicious man luring a child with candy and said, "Come here, Flandre. Big brother has something tasty. Come eat!"
Natsuki: "…"
Hey! Someone call the police! There's a kidnapper here!