Chapter 173: "A peace day"

When has Kiana ever seen Thea sad?

Since her big sister showed intelligence beyond adults, and was always good at seeking luck and avoiding misfortune, Kiana had never seen Thea wear an expression as sad as this.

For her, her big sister is the most reliable person. She was the perfect person for her.

But...

Why was she now wearing such a fragile expression?

"S-sis, what's wrong? Did I make something wrong? If so please scold me!" Kiana panicked.

Thea shook her head: "No, this is all my fault. Because of my arrogance, you were deceived. I'm sorry Kiana."

Can feel the connection between the two of them, and can feel Thea's heart getting torn apart, Kiana who is confused, even panics even more!

What's Wrong!?!

Kiana racked her brain quickly for a solution, and she suddenly smiled.

"Sis, you don't need to worry about me! Look, my body has now recovered, and I'm even getting stronger!"

"In the next duel I will definitely be able to defeat Aurora, and catch up with you two! Hehe, I'm one step away from becoming the strongest valkyrie!"

"So sister..."

Kiana stretched out her hand, and she stroked Thea's cheek gently.

"Don't cry... okay? When I see you sad, I feel sad too." Kiana's voice also became hoarse.

Thea, who felt the warm palm wiping her tears, smiled softly and languidly, and she leaned forward to hug Kiana gently.

"Thank you... Kiana..."

"Hm, you're welcome. If hugging me can relieve the sadness in your heart, then just hug me as much as you like! I'm absolutely fine!"

Hugged Kiana for a while, and put her chin on her shoulder. Thea's eyes, tired from waiting for Kiana to wake up for the past few days, were finally able to close her eyelids peacefully.

Her restless heart for the past few days finally began to slowly calm down.

"I'm fine now... You can cry if you want."

"Eh? Me? Why?"

Kiana was stunned by the sudden change of topic. What is her big sister talking about?

"Did you forget that I read all your memories before you fainted? You must have heard what Misteln said before."

Thea whispered in Kiana's ear gently, and Kiana, who heard this, suddenly have a flashback.

She recalled all her experiences when she entered the Sea of ​​quanta. In the third world, it was her most memorable experience.

Broken spines, bent arms, laser beam burns, and even a very suffocating feeling approaching the realm of death.

Not only that, the feeling of guilt because of Siegfried's sacrifice, and her sense of helplessness because she couldn't protect other people, immediately came to the surface.

All the memories rolled one after another very quickly in her mind. Kiana felt her throat tighten.

"Now you don't have to pretend to be tough anymore... there's no one here..."

"You've fought hard enough..."

"You are the number one valkyrie in my heart, Kiana. You are truly very strong."

Hearing soft whispers like an angel's voice, whispering in her ear. Kiana, who felt like the defensive walls in her heart were collapsing, gripped Thea's back tightly.

"Sister... You cheated..." Kiana's ears turned red quickly, and she buried her face in Thea's shoulder.

"Do you feel like crying?"

"I won't cry!"

"But I don't want to cry alone."

"Ugh... Why are you forcing me... I really hate you..."

"Yeah, I love you too, Kiana."

"Hngh..."

Wanted to attack with sharp words, but immediately melted with the sweet words that Thea said. Her cheeks and neck also became red, and Kiana, who felt very embarrassed, finally could only bury her red face into Thea's chest in annoyance.

"Stupid... those words can't be used arbitrarily, you stupid..."

Kiana bit her lower lip, and snorted in embarrassment.

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In another place...

Theresa, who had just returned from The Deep, and set foot at Schicksal headquarters, immediately rushed to the sanatorium with her short, fast legs.

Their mission to capture Cocolia almost failed completely.

Cocolia, with the help of a squad of black soldiers who appeared suddenly, managed to escape from the prison cell she was in without their knowledge.

The anti-theft program installed in all the Anti-Entropy Mecha had also been triggered, causing all the Mecha circuits there to roast from the inside, which made Tesla howl miserably like a monster in pain.

Apart from that, the portal connecting the Sea of ​​Quanta has also been forcibly closed. Until the end, Welt Yang still had not been found.

She also received news that her niece, Kiana, and her student, Bronya, were seriously injured, and they were immediately rushed to the emergency hospital.

Everything has become very chaotic.

If they don't have good results such as successfully taking The Deep back, then this mission can be said to have failed miserably.

"Ahhh! What should I say to Cecilia when I go home! Before leaving, I promised her to protect Kiana. Seeing Kiana's current condition, she will definitely be very angry with me!"

Holding her head dizzily, Theresa felt like wanna crying.

This was her first mission with her niece. But, this ended with Kiana being seriously injured.

No need to predict, Cecilia will definitely hate her!

"First of all, let's check Kiana's condition first!"

Quickened her footsteps, and entered the sanatorium. Theresa, who was already familiar with this place, immediately rushed to Kiana's ward very quickly.

A short person also has an advantage, at least she can overtake anyone freely!

"Eh, Mr. Welt? Why are you here?"

"Ah, Theresa... Long time no see."

Meeting in the hallway, and seeing someone who shouldn't be here. Theresa, who saw Welt Yang, who had been searched everywhere but never found, frowned in confusion.

Didn't this guy disappear in the Sea of ​​quanta? Since when did he come out?

Tesla and Einstein never said anything about this!

Welt Yang spoke: "I just visited and checked on Bronya and Seele's condition in the next room. At first I also wanted to visit Kiana, but it seems I came at the wrong time."

Theresa was shock: "What do you mean? Is Kiana's condition currently entering a critical condition!?"

Welt Yang shook his head: "No, I just don't want to disturb. You can see it for yourself."

Standing in front of the ward where Kiana lived, and slowly opened the door. Theresa peeked, and she saw that it was very calm inside.

The window was wide open, letting the thin white curtains blow in the breeze, and warm sunlight enveloped the entire clean room.

On the bed where the patient was lying, there were two girls sleeping soundly under the gentle sunlight, with traces of tears in the corners of their eyes.

Holding each other's hands tightly, their stacked sleeping positions gave the impression that the two of them were sisters who had a very close relationship.

Theresa: "They seem fine..."

Welt Yang: "Yeah, let's let them sleep peacefully."

Not wanting to bear the harmony of the two of them. Theresa closed the ward door gently.

This time, let them both rest.