After entering the room, Raven gathered all the children and told them they were about to evacuate and relocate.
Although suddenly leaving a place they had lived in for a long time made the children feel uneasy, they quickly accepted this fact. Because they believed in Raven, believed in the teacher who had saved them from a life of misery.
After settling the other children, Raven came to Kong's side. She saw the unease in Kong's eyes and understood the worry in her heart.
"What's wrong, Kong? Don't want to leave here with Teacher?" Raven pretended to be angry.
"N-no, it's not that, Teacher! I really want to leave with you... it's just… just…"
As if not knowing how to express the rest, Kong lowered her head with a red face, her fingers unconsciously poking each other.
"You can't bear to part with Sister Mei, right?" Raven teased.
Seeing her teacher's expression that looked like both a smile and not a smile, how could Kong not know that her teacher was teasing her.
"Aiya~ Teacher, I'm just a little worried about Mei. She's been searching for Kiana all the time, and she looks very tired."
Raven patted Kong's head, speaking gently, "You child, still so kind."
Kong raised her head, eyes filled with expectation, "Teacher, will you help Mei search for Kiana too?"
After listening to Kong's words, Raven teased, "What, you think Teacher will just stand by and watch?"
Kong shook her head and said firmly, "I know Teacher is actually very gentle, just doesn't like to show it. Just like back then when you saved us, although you always kept a straight face, you actually cared more than anyone else."
Raven looked at Kong's innocent smile, and a wave of complex emotions surged in her heart.
"I… am I a gentle person?"
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After returning to the Hyperion, Raiden Mei told Tesla the whole story.
However, Tesla shook her head after listening, her tone filled with caution. "Mei, you really want to search for Kiana with her? That woman is no kind soul."
However, in the face of Tesla's warning, Raiden Mei remained determined. "Doctor, I know she can't be trusted, but right now, only she knows Kiana's whereabouts."
Tesla sighed. "I knew I wouldn't be able to persuade you. I've already contacted Anti-Entropy HQ. They'll send support as soon as possible. If anything seems off, request support immediately. Don't act tough."
Raiden Mei gratefully said, "Doctor, thank you for the reminder. I'll be careful."
After that, Tesla said no more, only patted Raiden Mei on the shoulder.
Soon after, Raiden Mei met up successfully with Raven at the edge of the long sky.
As the distance to Kiana grew shorter and shorter, the Honkai energy in the air also became denser.
Raiden Mei could feel her body gradually growing heavier, but she still clenched her teeth and persevered. Because Kiana was still waiting for her.
After a round of searching, Raven successfully locked onto Kiana's position. But before that, there was still a big guy that needed to be dealt with.
Suddenly, Benares once again appeared in front of them, like a guardian.
This time, Raven and Raiden Mei did not retreat but fought side by side.
The battle was unusually intense, but under the cooperation of Raven and Raiden Mei, they ultimately prevailed.
Benares was struck down by the two working together, its massive body falling into the deep water beneath the long sky cliff.
At the moment Benares fell, Raiden Mei noticed that tears were actually flowing from the dragon's eyes.
Raven naturally also saw this scene and sighed with emotion, "I felt from Its emotions, sorrow, pain, guilt… just like a human. Just like you, Raiden Mei. Even as a Herrscher, you still retain human emotions."
Raiden Mei didn't respond, only silently watched Benares's figure sink into the water, feelings churning in her heart.
Not long after, the two finally found the unconscious Kiana in a ruined area. Raiden Mei immediately rushed forward, holding her in her arms and gently calling her name.
However, just as she was about to leave with Kiana, Raven suddenly blocked her path.
Raiden Mei frowned and looked up at Raven, saying, "What's the meaning of this?"
Raven crossed her arms, her words carrying a trace of mockery. "Bringing you to Kiana was my mission. Now that the mission is complete, next… it's time to settle a personal grudge."
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[LOL, personal grudge]
[Raven, My little island!!!]
[No wonder Raven is in a bad mood. If it were me, I wouldn't forgive so easily either]
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[Back to the Video.]
As soon as she finished speaking, Raven struck first.
Raiden Mei held her sword and barely resisted Raven's offensive.
"That's all you've got?" Raven attacked while mocking, "If you're really this weak, I'll have to reconsider whether to let Kiana go."
Raiden Mei bit her lip and didn't respond. She knew she had to give it her all.
Thinking of her past powerless moments, Raiden Mei made up her mind. She took a deep breath and forcibly activated the power within her.
In an instant, Raiden Mei's pupils turned blood red, and lightning surrounded her body.
"I won't let you hurt her!" Raiden Mei's voice was filled with resolve.
Raven clearly hadn't expected Raiden Mei to suddenly erupt, and was forced to retreat repeatedly.
"Now that's more like it." The corners of Raven's mouth curled into a smile, but her attacks became even fiercer.
The battle between the two grew more and more intense, with lightning and claws clashing in the air, making a harsh sound.
In the end, Raiden Mei seized an opportunity and forced Raven back with a slash.
Raven steadied herself, shook her slightly numb hand, and smiled, "Not bad. You've finally made me look at you differently."
Raiden Mei panted, still gripping her sword tightly, "Now, can I take her away?"
"Of course. You've earned my recognition." Raven shrugged. "You can take her now."
After confirming multiple times that Raven had no intention to attack, Raiden Mei put away her sword.
"Raven, although a lot has happened between us before, for helping me find Kiana… I want to say thank you."
Raven waved her hand, her figure disappearing from where she stood, only her words lingering in the air for a long time.
"Raiden Mei, we'll meet again. If you want to find me, you know where to go."
After gently lifting the unconscious Kiana, Raiden Mei's heart tightened.
Because she felt Kiana's body was as light as a feather, almost no weight at all.
Raiden Mei looked down at the girl in her arms, thinking about everything that had happened these days, her eyes shimmered with tears.
Thinking of this, Raiden Mei unconsciously hugged Kiana even tighter.
Just like that, Raiden Mei carried Kiana step by step toward the Hyperion.
Watching Raiden Mei's departing figure, Raven revealed a slight smile.
"As that Lord said, since the Herrscher of Thunder has already begun to awaken, then it's time to move on to the next plan…"
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