Everyone could see that something very special had happened in the virtual reality—so special that even Bronya, the undoubted top hacker who could gain higher authority than Theresa in Schicksal's database, couldn't find out; so special that it made Kiana, who originally rejected studying, show a considerable degree of diligence.
But since Evan didn't elaborate, everyone wouldn't persistently question him. As long as the people were fine, that was enough.
Kiana, who had previously thought she would double her efforts to become an excellent warrior like Kallen and shoulder the glory of the Kaslana family properly, helplessly picked up her book and continued studying, planning to pass the makeup exam first.
Likewise, Kiana received a promise from Theresa: as long as she studied hard in the coming time and scored a passing grade of 60 in the worst subject, History, to prove her learning ability during the makeup exam, she could self-study other subjects during the vacation without extra remedial classes.
As time passed, after having dinner with the girls, Evan didn't stay long. He quickly found an excuse to return to his residence early, and then, almost without pause, opened the virtual interface with slight impatience.
Evan had been at St. Freya Academy for a few days. He earned a lot of friendship points every day and drew many Friendship Supplies. Now he had saved quite a few gold coins, but these weren't important for the time being.
Evan hurriedly opened the detailed information interface of [Jizo Mitama · Void]. Since he returned to reality and fell into the state of being unable to sense [Jizo Mitama · Void] again, he could only confirm whether [Jizo Mitama · Void] had changed through the virtual interface.
Originally, the detailed information interface related to [Jizo Mitama · Void] was blank. Now, a line of small text appeared—
"The soul of a girl slumbers within."
These few words made Evan relax instantly.
Kallen was really brought out of the virtual reality by me.
And, is it a soul...
The big stone that had been weighing on his heart since leaving the virtual reality and returning to reality disappeared without a trace. Evan lay relaxed on his bed, exhaling a long breath.
...
"Grandpa, did you hide something bad in Schicksal's database?"
The matter came to an end, but Theresa didn't intend to let everything calm down just like that. She contacted Schicksal Overseer Otto, asking with a somewhat accusatory tone.
Her niece Kiana and Evan, who ended the Third Honkai Eruption, almost encountered danger in Schicksal's database. How could Theresa do nothing? She thought Schicksal discovered Kiana and Evan and attacked them, or Grandpa left some malicious means in Schicksal's database.
Otto, who originally thought his lovely granddaughter wanted to say "goodnight" to him when he saw Theresa actively contacting him, finally realized the other party came to question him.
Hid something bad in Schicksal's database?
Could it be that my order for the Schicksal Technical Department to develop the Kallen Fantasy game series at all costs was discovered? Or was it exposed that I secretly modified the game data of Honkai Sword Art Online to directly obtain super rare equipment items? Or did Theresa find out about banning the account of that player who dared to replace me as number one on the Homu Brawl leaderboard some time ago?
It shouldn't be. I obviously did it very secretly.
In this instant, Otto thought a lot.
Although there were some extremely important plans and arrangements for K423—oh no, for Kiana—it was only the initial stage of the plan. Theresa wasn't asking about things in reality either. Otto felt very innocent.
Even the most serious third matter was just banning a player's account. Otto didn't remember how much Theresa liked playing games. Weren't his granddaughter's biggest hobbies sleeping, drinking bitter melon juice, and smashing people with [Oath of Judah]?
"Theresa, it hurts me that you speak to Grandpa with such an attitude."
Otto pretended to be heartbroken, wiping non-existent tears from the corner of his eye.
Theresa was one of the few existences in this world to whom Otto was willing to show various emotions.
As for others—whether Schicksal subordinates, Valkyries, Anti-Entropy traitors, or ordinary people—they were all just ants. One or two ants might be excellent enough to qualify as chess pieces, but ultimately, they were just chess pieces.
"...Grandpa really didn't do anything bad?"
Theresa's eyes were full of doubt, and Otto smiled.
I've done so many things; heaven knows which one Theresa is talking about.
"My lovely granddaughter, if you ask me directly without any context, how would I know where the problem is? Did you encounter any problems in Schicksal's database? Were you muted by some blind guy, or did you want to obtain some data but couldn't access it due to insufficient permissions? Tell me, Grandpa will vent your anger for you."
Otto wouldn't be stupid enough to store his plans in Schicksal's database. He didn't trust anyone. Even if he needed manpower to execute a certain link in the plan, he would only give information about that specific link.
However, there were indeed some data in Schicksal's database that Theresa couldn't know: artificial Stigmata experimental data, the placement of the [Gem of Desire], and various other things. With Theresa's kind personality, she definitely couldn't accept these things.
This kindness is just like Kallen...
Otto shook his head slightly. Although he scoffed at this kindness, it was precisely because of this personality similar to Kallen's that Otto doted on Theresa so much.
Wait, Kallen...
A distant memory was gradually dug out from the depths of his mind. Otto looked at the girl in the communication image and asked calmly.
"Did you, or someone else from St. Freya Academy, enter the virtual reality storing historical information?"
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