Bronya gave Fu Lin a slight glance, her eyes showing a hint of disdain before she looked at Wendy with a gaze so gentle and affectionate it seemed like it could drip water. She said softly, "Because Bronya and little Wendy share a special connection, a soul-to-soul bond that you wouldn't understand."
"B...Bronya-sis~" Wendy responded sweetly. She lowered her head, too shy to look at Bronya directly, her cheeks turning as red as ripe apples, and even the tips of her ears blushed slightly.
At that moment, Wendy looked like a blooming flower — tender, charming, and heart-melting.
And so, at their first meeting, Wendy was utterly defeated under Bronya's bold affection.
Fu Lin's lips curled slightly into a mysterious smirk, "Oh~ what about Seele then?"
Bronya, "....."
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Sensing the curious and questioning gazes of those around her, Bronya furrowed her brow slightly and looked up into Fu Lin's eyes, a trace of grievance showing in her expression.
"Seele is the same!" Bronya murmured softly, but loud enough for those nearby to hear clearly.
However, Fu Lin didn't seem to grasp the deeper meaning behind her words. He shook his head, a mischievous smile appearing on his face, "No no no~ What I want to ask is, between Wendy and Seele, which one do you prefer?"
As soon as he finished speaking, the previously noisy scene suddenly became deathly silent. Everyone's eyes focused on Bronya, including Wendy herself.
Caught off guard by such a sudden question, Bronya was clearly unprepared. Her eyes widened as she stared fiercely at Fu Lin, as if she could cut him to pieces with her gaze alone.
Gritting her teeth, Bronya squeezed out a sentence through clenched jaws, "...They are both Bronya's wings!"
Everyone looked at each other in confusion, unsure how to respond. At that moment, Fu Lin stroked his chin thoughtfully, seemingly unsurprised by the answer.
He gave Bronya a thumbs-up and sincerely exclaimed, "Ya-ya, you really deserve your title as the 'Harem King' of Cocolia Orphanage. You've easily achieved something we never could!"
Wendy's hands, resting on her lap, slowly clenched, as if trying to encourage herself. Then, she raised her head, looked firmly at Bronya, and said softly, "Bronya-sis, I know you and Seele have been together since childhood and share a deep bond. She holds a very special place in your heart, but I won't give up easily either."
"I will work hard to become stronger, to become a partner who can fight alongside Bronya."
"Please believe in me, Bronya-sis!"
Hearing this, Bronya felt a weight lift from her heart and let out a quiet sigh of relief.
She then gently waved her hand, signaling Wendy to come closer. Once Wendy was in front of her, she reached out and held the girl's slightly cold hand, gazing at her with deep eyes full of sincerity and encouragement.
"Mm, Bronya believes Wendy can do it!"
Kiana's eyes widened as she stared closely at Bronya and Wendy. The harmony between the two made Kiana feel an inexplicable sourness in her heart.
But then she remembered there was still one more in the Sea of Quanta, and her heart filled with envy. Turning her head away, she muttered quietly, "So jealous of Bronya! So many cute little sisters love her, and I only have—" just one...
Though her voice wasn't loud, her dissatisfaction was clear. Of course, she didn't dare to say the last part out loud.
"What are you mumbling about, Kiana~" At that moment, a voice drifted from behind, lightly entering Kiana's ears, making her shiver involuntarily.
She turned her head stiffly to see Mei staring at her expressionlessly, wearing a half-smiling, half-serious expression.
In Mei's eyes was an indescribable aura, like a faint black mist enveloping her.
That black mist seemed to carry a mysterious power, sending a chill up Kiana's spine.
Faced with Mei's question, Kiana panicked a bit and stammered,
"N-nothing, Mei. I was just talking nonsense..."
"I, Kiana! Will only love Mei my whole life!"
As soon as the words left her mouth, a blush spread across Mei's cheeks. She sighed softly, then moved slightly and poked Kiana's forehead with her slender finger.
Mei called out gently, "Kiana..."
Hearing her name, Kiana smiled like a child, her face glowing with happiness.
She rubbed the spot on her forehead where Mei had touched and chuckled foolishly,
"Hehe, Mei, I went through so much to win your heart. I'll treasure you forever."
After that, she playfully winked at Mei.
In the room, a thick and unmistakable yuri atmosphere filled the air, making Fu Lin, Fu Hua, and Fu Shi feel as if they'd fallen into an ice cave. Chills ran through them as black lines appeared on their faces, plunging them into silent contemplation.
Bronya's voice suddenly rang out, snapping Fu Lin back to reality. She was still holding Wendy's hand, looking at him expectantly, and asked, "Fu Lin, can you heal Wendy's legs? No matter the condition, Bronya will agree to it."
Feeling the hope in Bronya's gaze, Fu Lin touched his chin and nodded, "Hmm... of course, no problem. But to completely restore Wendy's legs, we first need to remove the Desire Gem embedded in her leg."
"Otherwise, even if we heal her, the erosion from the Gem will cause her to be paralyzed again—unless... she can fully merge with the Gem."
Hearing Fu Lin's explanation, Wendy, who had still been a little confused, suddenly snapped out of it. Her eyes widened as she looked at the man before her, her face full of disbelief and suspicion.
But deep inside, she couldn't help but feel a surge of hope and excitement. She immediately turned to the person she trusted most—Bronya—seeking confirmation that everything she had just heard was true.
"Bronya-sis, can he really make me whole again and heal my legs?!"