Honkai: Strijder (Honkai Impact 3 Male MC)

"Sig, finish your milk and go to bed, be a good boy and listen!" Kiana, who was tied up and lying on the table, raised her head and said earnestly. 

She acted as if she were the one in control, completely ignoring her caterpillar-like state.

Thump!

Sigurd, leaning on the table, lightly tapped the girl's forehead with his fingers, making a clear sound.

He said, "Why do you insist on telling me to go to sleep–Hold on, I understand, did Dr. Einstein tell you something and ask you to persuade me? Your clever little brain quickly figured out that you couldn't convince me, so you decided to use sleeping pills to trick me?"

Kiana turned her head away, whistling nonchalantly, trying to appear innocent, but her guilty conscience was evident and easily seen through.

"Wha–What are you talking about? Why can't I understand? I just brought some milk for you, don't make wild guesses!"

"She told you something, didn't she?"

"..."

"Silence is also an answer. I can just go and ask Dr. Einstein, she won't keep it from me."

Kiana lowered her head.

After a moment, she suddenly started jumping frantically on the table, shouting, "I don't care, I don't care! Anyway, you're not allowed to do dangerous experiments! Absolutely not!"

Sigurd suddenly grabbed her soft cheek, pushing her small mouth forward and silencing her noisy protest.

He leaned closer, face-to-face with her, narrowing his eyes.

"So, you believe her and not me?"

"...This isn't the point...!"

"No, this is the point. Do you dare not to believe me?"

Sigurd's eyes, darkened by sleep deprivation, now emitted an extremely dangerous aura.

'How much effort have I put into dealing with all the trouble you've caused? How many crises have I cleanly resolved for you throughout our time together? And in the end, when something happens, you choose to believe an outsider over me, instead of asking me directly?'

Kiana stopped struggling, and cold sweat began to bead on her forehead. 

She knew that whether or not she would see tomorrow's breakfast depended on how she handled this situation.

"I–I was wrong..."

One of Kiana's survival rules: Admit when you're wrong and don't stubbornly insist, so Sigurd would have room to maneuver.

"What did you do wrong?"

Sigurd released her from the iron chains and rested his chin on his hand, asking.

But his voice, filled with ominous undertones, sent shivers down Kiana's spine.

She understood that her fate depended on her response and how she handled this.

"Well, I shouldn't have doubted you..."

"What else?"

"I shouldn't have made decisions without you..."

"And?"

"I... shouldn't have doubted you..."

"You're repeating yourself."

"I shouldn't... disturb your rest so late at night? I'm not wearing shoes. I shouldn't have forced you to drink milk. I shouldn't have used sleeping pills... and... and..."

Kiana's round eyes kept rolling, as she tried to find more words.

Then Sigurd released the iron chains from her body.

"That's enough. You can't come up with anything better."

He said indifferently, waving his hand to dismiss her, signaling that Kiana should go back to her room and sleep peacefully.

Kiana breathed a sigh of relief, knowing she had narrowly escaped.

But instead of lying down, she sat on the table in a duck-like posture, with her hands on the tabletop, leaning forward, and said, "Seriously, Sig, I believe Auntie Einstein didn't lie. That experiment must be dangerous. If you must do it, you can use me as a test subject! I'm strong and can handle it!"

"Are you as strong as Wendy, who used to be an S-rank Valkyrie candidate?"

Sigurd leaned back in his chair, giving her a sidelong glance.

Despite her duck-like sitting posture, the girl's little belly and chubby thighs were still peeking out.

But Sigurd's heart remained unmoved, and he didn't even bother to smile.

Kiana was momentarily speechless.

Indeed, she had learned about how exceptional Wendy used to be. 

However, what did that matter when she was now paralyzed?

But precisely because human experimentation was so dangerous, she had tried to interrupt Sigurd's plan of not sleeping, in hopes of convincing him to give up the experiment.

"In any case, I don't agree, absolutely not!"

Kiana bit her lip, looking at Sigurd with determined eyes.

"...I don't care about your opinion."

"Don't say things that go against your heart! Sig, I know you must have long-term considerations and preparations. But you also know Wendy's situation. In any case, promise me not to take risks."

As she said so, shimmering tears began to pool up in her eyes..

It was the last thing Sigurd wanted to see.

So, he turned his face away.

"It's not your turn to teach me how to do things."

"I'll become stronger! I'll work very, very hard and become stronger than anyone else! By then, no matter what Sig wants to do, I can help you perfectly. Don't risk yourself; consider it a plea from me!"

Kiana moved forward and gently hugged Sigurd, resting her head on his shoulder, speaking softly and with a rare gentle tone, pleading in her voice.

Sigurd didn't want to admit his weakness, but at this moment, he had a momentary sense of retreat.

Then he patted Kiana's head, trying to change the subject, saying, "Since the first day we met, how many times have you begged me? And here you come again?"

"This time, it's different."

"...I have my reasons, Kiana."

"Then tell me, Sig! Either convince me, make me believe you have to do this, or I'll definitely stop you!"

Sigurd was about to scoff at her. 

How could she stop him? 

But then she added in his ear, "I'll go on a hunger strike to show you!"

"..."

While it was a rather absurd method, like playing house with a child, Kiana was the type who could actually do it.

If there was anyone who could absolutely suppress Kiana in the world, it would be Sigurd.

And if there was anyone who could absolutely stop Sigurd at any critical moment, it would also be Kiana.

Sigurd squeezed the girl's silvery, snow-like soft hair and suddenly realized that she had grown a little, and he could feel the softness of her chest. 

Girls of this age really change every day.

He took a deep breath and smelled the faint sweet fragrance on Kiana. 

He couldn't help but sigh that Dr. Einstein had a keen eye for people, and choosing Kiana to stop him was undoubtedly the most effective decision.

Then, Sigurd pushed Kiana away and rolled up his sleeves in front of her.

On his fair, straight arm, there were peach-colored patterns resembling circuit diagrams, emitting a faint, eerie fluorescence under the light.

"What's this?"

"As you can see, it's the Honkai Radiation."

"Didn't you make a cure for this? After that incident with Vira, you invented an antidote! Rozaliya, Liliya, Seele, Bronya, and Sin Mal were all treated with your medicine!"

"You are right, since my radiation has come to this, the medicine that I made is no longer effective. If I don't complete the experiment, I'll die."

The word "die" sent a shiver down Kiana's spine.

And Sigurd silently sent an apology.

In reality, he did have preparations just in case. 

At the very least, he could extend the time, and he didn't have to complete the experiment right now. 

If worse came to worst, he could just call Otto for help, and that guy would undoubtedly go to great lengths to treat Sigurd. 

Together, they could ensure he wouldn't die.

To persuade Kiana, this concealment was sufficient.

Her eyes dimmed for a moment, and then she quickly regained her composure.

"Then I'll protect you by your side! You can work without worry, and I won't let anyone disturb you!"

"Fine. Go to sleep."

"I won't sleep; I'll stay with you."

"What's there to keep you company with? Are you going to watch the moon?"

Sigurd rolled his eyes.

But Kiana shamelessly stuck to him, chattering away.

The night grew darker.

...

Outside the door, Einstein, Bronya, and Sin Mal leaned against the wall.

"It looks like it's inevitable," Einstein sighed. 

She knew how dangerous the Fusion Warrior experiment was, being a scientist herself. 

Believing in Sigurd's abilities didn't mean she wholeheartedly supported it. 

But if even Kiana had given up, it meant there really was no other choice.

Bronya tightened her grip on her stuffed Honkai Beast plushie.

"Bronya will increase security around the headquarters. During the time before and after the experiment, no one will be allowed to disturb."

"Sin Mal will do the same. Sigurd, leave the protection to me!"

They exchanged a look and then walked away, choosing not to disturb Sigurd at this moment.

Einstein also left.

...

Inside the room, Sigurd raised his eyes, glanced in the direction of the door, then turned his head and saw Kiana, who had fallen asleep.

Once she relaxed, she started mumbling and tossing and turning, so she quickly became thirsty. 

Without thinking, she drank the milk she had brought with her. 

After setting down the cup, she realized her mistake, swayed, and fell, resting on Sigurd's thigh, sleeping soundly.

She even held and sucked on Sigurd's fingers, like a young husky.

"You idiot."

Sigurd muttered, stroking her head. 

He raised his hand and turned off the bedroom light.

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