Chapter 122: Ch-11 < Taking real Kiana back >
But even as these joyful days unfolded, Kevin knew that time was ticking down. Bianca was nearing the end of her training, and Otto had plans to send her on a mission into the Sea of Quanta by the end of February. It was almost time to make their move and rescue Kiana's sister.
One evening, as they all sat around the fire in the cabin, Siegfried's face was filled with determination. "So, it's almost time, isn't it?" he asked, looking at Kevin.
Kevin nodded. "Yes. Bianca is about to be come back from her mission. That will be our chance to get her back."
Kiana's eyes lit up with excitement. "We're going to rescue my big sister, right?" she asked eagerly.
Sirin, now by Kiana's side in her mind, nodded as well. "Yes. We'll bring her back,"
Kevin smiled at the two girls, seeing the bond that had formed between them.
Kevin had made up his mind. He would go alone to bring Bianca back, and nothing Siegfried or Kiana said could sway him.
Siegfried furrowed his brows, his voice stern. "Kevin, you can't go alone. Otto might be prepared for this. He knows how powerful you are."
Kevin simply laughed, his eyes glinting with a mixture of resolve and something almost playful. "This time, it won't end well for him," he replied. As he spoke, his aura intensified, a palpable pressure that filled the room. Siegfried felt a shiver run down his spine, sensing the warrior's unwavering determination.
"Why go alone, though? Don't underestimate him!" Siegfried insisted.
Kevin's expression softened. "I don't want a repeat of what happened during the previous rescue," he explained quietly, his gaze serious. "I'll do whatever it takes. And this time, I won't hold back. I'll use everything I have."
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**Arrival in Tokyo**
Kevin reached Tokyo within days, his movements swift and silent. The bustling city was filled with the chatter of civilians unaware of the battle soon to unfold. Destiny's living quarters were heavily fortified, Valkyries patrolling the perimeter.
Kevin, hidden from sight, observed their movements. His silver hair fluttered slightly in the breeze as he scanned the quarters. *They've doubled their guard,* he thought. *Otto is expecting me.*
With a flick of his wrist, Kevin activated the Authority of the Void, warping space around him. In an instant, he vanished from his position outside the compound, appearing silently behind a patrolling Valkyrie. Without a moment's hesitation, he tapped her shoulder, and as she turned, he rendered her unconscious with a single precise chop to the neck.
**Inside the Living Quarters**
The corridors of Destiny's quarters were narrow, each one guarded by highly-trained Valkyries. Kevin moved like a shadow, slipping past the guards with ease. He could hear the faint chatter of Valkyries in the distance.
Finally, he sensed her — Bianca. She was on the upper floors, preparing for her mission into the Sea of Quanta.
He reached the stairs, but before he could ascend, a squad of Valkyries blocked his path. Their leader, a woman with fierce red eyes, stepped forward. "Halt! You don't belong here!" she shouted, drawing her sword.
Kevin sighed and stepped forward calmly. "I'm just here to pick someone up," he replied.
The Valkyrie lunged at him, sword gleaming. Kevin sidestepped effortlessly, grabbing her wrist mid-swing and disarming her with a twist. He sent her flying into the wall with a flick of his fingers. The rest of the squad followed suit, charging at him with swords, laser beams, and energy attacks.
Kevin moved like a dancer, his movements fluid and precise. He weaved through their strikes, dodging every attack with minimal effort. He deflected a flurry of knives with a simple flick of his barrier, the blades shattering against his invisible shield.
More Valkyries joined the fray, but it was futile. Kevin's authority over the Void allowed him to warp space around him, making him untouchable. In mere moments, the squad lay unconscious or incapacitated on the ground.
As Kevin continued his advance, he sensed Bianca's presence more strongly. She was closer now, just ahead. He activated his Authority of the Void once more, instantly teleporting behind her. Before she could react, he swept her up in his arms.
Bianca gasped, struggling against his hold, but a flicker of recognition crossed her face. This touch… but before she could think, a sharp voice rang out.
"Who are you?! Let go of her!"
Kevin turned to see a girl with honey-blonde hair standing in the doorway, knives glinting in her hands. It was Rita, her face filled with determination. She threw the knives, but they shattered harmlessly against Kevin's barriers.
Kevin glanced at her, his voice calm. "I'm not here to fight you. I'm just here for Bianca," he said.
But the other Valkyries had already rushed in, seeing that an S-rank Valkyrie like Bianca had been captured so effortlessly. They weren't going to take any chances. Kevin dodged sword strikes, laser beams, and blades from all directions.
"Stop! Your attacks might hurt Bianca sama!" Rita called out, realizing the danger.
The other Valkyries hesitated, but Kevin took advantage of the pause. He knocked down a Valkyrie with a swift, precise blow which was coming from a great distance.
One of them muttered, "That person… he took down Fu Hua in seconds…"
"He's too fast," another whispered, fear creeping into her voice.
Seeing her comrades injured, Bianca activated her lightning, her body surging with power. She broke free from Kevin's hold and landed on her feet, charging at him with blinding speed.
But Kevin blocked every strike, his eyes never leaving her. "You're stronger now, Bianca, but still not strong enough," he said gently. He caught her mid-strike and held her once more in his arms.
"Don't you remember me?" he asked, pulling off his mask.
Bianca froze, her heart pounding in her chest. She stared at his face, a flood of memories overwhelming her. "Kevin…?" she whispered, her voice wavering.
"What are you doing to her?!" Rita shouted, charging at Kevin with her scythe.
Kevin parried her attack with a simple shift of his weapon and flicked her forehead with his fingers. Rita stumbled back, clutching her head, tears forming in her eyes from the sting.
Kevin sighed, watching the teary-eyed Valkyrie. "It feels like I'm bullying children," he muttered under his breath.
Rita glared at him, but her concern was evident. "Who are you… really?" she asked, her voice shaking. "And why are you here for Bianca?"
Kevin chuckled softly. "I'm here to take Bianca. We're family," he replied, his voice calm. "And as for who I am… well, let's just say I have a bit of a history with her."
Rita's eyes widened. "Family?" she repeated, disbelief etched on her face.
Kevin shrugged. "Oops, did I say that out loud?" he grinned.
Bianca, regaining her composure, activated her lightning again and charged at him. "I don't… remember…" she murmured, her mind a whirl of confusion and fragments of memories. She attacked relentlessly, but Kevin blocked every move with ease. He captured her in his arms once more, holding her gently but firmly.
"Look at me, Bianca," he whispered, removing the effect of the Divine Key of Sentience from her mind. Instantly, the fog lifted, and her memories returned in a rush.
Bianca's eyes widened, recognition flooding her features. "Kevin!" she cried, tears streaming down her face. She hugged him tightly, burying her face in his chest, feeling the warmth and safety she had longed for.
Rita, still on the ground, tried to understand. "What… what is your relationship with her?" she asked, remembering that Bianca was from a French orphanage.
Kevin chuckled softly. "Oh, I'm her fiancé," he said casually, winking at Rita. "You should ask her."
Rita's jaw dropped, stunned. She turned to Bianca, who blushed deeply and nodded shyly. "Y-yes… he's right," she admitted quietly.
Kevin smiled and stroked her hair. "See? Told you," he teased gently.
Bianca's face turned even redder, but she hugged him tighter. Despite her embarrassment, she couldn't deny the truth in her heart.
With a flicker, Kevin vanished from the Valkyries' sight, teleporting with Bianca. As they flew over the city, Bianca held onto him tightly, her face buried in his chest.
"How was life as a Valkyrie?" Kevin asked, glancing down at her.
"It was… good," Bianca replied, her voice soft. "Protecting people from Honkai monsters, helping where I could… but seeing friends get hurt… that's what I didn't like."
Kevin nodded, understanding her pain. "I'm sorry you had to go through that," he said quietly. "But you're safe now, Bianca."
He filled her in on everything that had happened over the past two years. "So your father named your sister Kiana," he mentioned. "Should we give her a new name?"
Bianca shook her head. "No… let her keep it," she whispered. "It suits her."
Kevin smiled and kissed her cheek, making her blush. "Bianca suits you, too. I think it's a beautiful name," he said softly. "Bianca Kaslana… that's your name now."
Bianca nodded, her heart feeling lighter than it had in years. "Yes… I like that," she whispered.
They soon arrived at Siegfried's house, where Siegfried was waiting on the porch. The moment he saw his daughter, his eyes welled with tears. " Kiana !" he cried, rushing forward and hugging her tightly.
"Kiana… my little girl," he whispered, his voice choked with emotion. He hadn't seen her in years, and holding her now felt like a dream.
Bianca smiled, her own eyes misty with tears, but she gently corrected him. "Dad, it's… it's Bianca now," she murmured, brushing away his tears with her fingers. "I want to honor the name my sister was given."
Siegfried paused, his hands still on her shoulders, then nodded, a bittersweet smile spreading across his face. "Bianca… it's a beautiful name," he agreed softly. He pulled her back into his arms, hugging her as if he would never let go.
After a long moment, Bianca pulled away and turned to her sister, who was watching the reunion with wide eyes. "Kiana!" Bianca called out, a smile forming on her lips. Without warning, she lunged forward and enveloped Kiana in a big hug, pulling her close.
"Onee-chan!" Kiana squealed, laughing as Bianca tugged her into the embrace. But then, with a playful glint in her eyes, Bianca pinched Kiana's cheeks lightly.
"Ow, ow, ow! Onee-chan, stop it! It hurts!" Kiana protested, her face scrunching up as she tried to pull away, but she was giggling all the same.
Bianca laughed, her heart feeling light. She then softened, pulling her sister closer into a warm, tender hug.
Kiana beamed, wrapping her arms around her sister. "I missed you, Onee-chan," she said, her voice muffled against Bianca's shoulder. "But you're here now!"
Kevin watched them both, a smile tugging at his lips. His heart felt full seeing the sisters reunited, their laughter filling the air. He took a step back, wanting to give them their moment, but Kiana quickly grabbed his hand and pulled him closer.
"Kebin-nii, come join us!" she said, her eyes sparkling with joy. Bianca nodded, still holding her sister tightly. "Yes, come here," she agreed, a soft smile playing on her lips.
Kevin chuckled and moved closer, letting the two girls latch onto him. Kiana clung to one side, and Bianca hugged him from the other. He wrapped his arms around them both, feeling their warmth and hearing their happy giggles.
Siegfried watched the scene, his heart swelling with love and gratitude. The two little girls, his precious daughters, holding onto Kevin like they had found the safest place in the world, made him smile but also a bit jealous.
"They're so cute like this," Siegfried whispered, wiping another tear from his eye. "It feels like everything is finally coming together."
Kevin nodded, looking down at the two sisters, who were still clinging to him, Bianca on his left, and Kiana on his right. "Yeah… they are," he said softly, his voice filled with affection. "It's moments like these that make everything worth it."
Kiana, noticing their father getting emotional again, giggled. "Daddy, don't cry!" she said. "We're all here now. Everything will be okay!"
Bianca nodded in agreement. "That's right. We're together again." she said with conviction
Siegfried chuckled through his tears, nodding as he gazed at his daughters. "Yes… we are," he said warmly. "And nothing will ever separate us again."
For a moment, time seemed to stand still. The Kaslana family, once broken and scattered, was finally whole again. They stood there, bathed in the golden light of the setting sun, holding onto one another as if the world outside didn't matter.
Kevin held the girls a bit tighter, a content smile on his face. "Now, how about we head inside?" he suggested gently. "We have a lot of catching up to do."
The girls nodded eagerly, still holding onto him as they all turned to head back into the house where they talk till night.
Weekly Power Status
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