Chapter 19: "Something that comes from the heart"

With Kiana's current strength at the peak of a B-rank Valkyrie, destroying a chariot-class Honkai beast was not a problem at all.

Coupled with the power of the Judgment of Shamash divine key, Kiana can fight against Templar-class Honkai beasts, one on one.

Well...

At least she could run unharmed.

Her special stigma which continues to supply honkai energy to Kiana's body also plays an important role in her growth process. However, because honkai energy is urgently needed at this time, such as repairing Fenghuang Down feathers, and storing energy reserves for time travel, K-423 cannot provide Kiana with too much honkai energy.

Bianka, who was the real Kiana, when she was 11 years old, she was already an A-rank valkyrie at such a young age. With K-423's help through a special stigma, this Kiana should also be able to overtake her older sister's strength.

But as said just now. The honkai energy she can impart cannot be too much.

Apart from that, there was also the personality of the herrscher of Void who had always been hiding in the herrscher core like turtle. Later, if the Herrscher of Void inexplicably swells up again, and becomes more powerful than the previous story plot, K-423 will most likely cry blood.

Due to this reason, Kiana's current strength could only be at the peak of a B-rank Valkyrie.

That was the safe limit she could tolerate.

"la~ la~ la~... Let's go deer!!!"

Kiana laughed happily.

"Hoho~! Of course Mrs. Santa Claus, we will make it back home in time!"

In a vast expanse of snow.

After killing a group of Honkai beasts, and chopping down the fir trees they chose. Siegfried offers himself as a reindeer, and pulls the fir tree using his body.

Kiana, who had contributed to finding the perfect tree, and eradicating the honkai, didn't do anything else, and she just sat on the tree trunk smiling sweetly.

The father, and daughter pair looks very happy.

Seeing this scene, K-423 also felt very warm. She wanted to protect their smiles from fading.

Thinking of the future Kiana who moved to work on the moon for nearly 10 years, and the poor Siegfried who could only watch her daughter's growth from the side with melancholy feelings. K-423 is increasingly determined to change the storyline.

"Looks like I have to devise a plan to trap the herrscher of Void out of its shell. This hidden blade is too deep. Besides, it seems I have to keep this matter a secret from Kiana."

K-423 knows that Kiana's personality and Herrscher of Void's personality are the same person.

They were both born from Sirin's deep longing for affection.

Kiana Kaslana, daughter of Siegfried, who is a clone named K-423, was born out of a deep longing for affection.

As for the Herrscher of Void, she was born like a garbage disposal. All the negative energy was pouring into her, and plus she still had Sirin's memories, made her hate humanity even more.

Different personalities, but also the same person.

This is what makes K-423 very wrinkled.

She wanted everyone to be at peace. However, pufferfish wouldn't be called pufferfish if they weren't bloated.

They must be deflated before they can be invited to talk.

And for all that, the first thing she had to do was to get this Herrscher of the Void out of her hiding place.

Because Kiana and the Herrscher of Void are also people who share memories with each other. K-423 must keep this secret away from Kiana.

Don't let her know about this.

"Well, complicated thoughts like this can be postponed until Kiana's birthday celebration is over. Now, it's time to find a birthday present for her."

Taking the opportunity where Kiana felt very tired after decorating the Christmas tree with Siegfried. K-423 poured the honkai energy into her body, washing away the tiredness, and she went out of her room holding Baba Homu in her arms.

"What's a good gift?"

K-423 thought painfully.

For some people, giving gifts to others is actually quite easy. All that remains is to give them the gifts they like the most.

As someone who knows Kiana very well, of course K-423 knows what she likes the most.

Namely, good food.

But, does anyone give gifts of food to people who are having a birthday?

It was true that it could also be included in the gift category. But, isn't that a bit lacking?

There is something missing!

"Hmm.. I just realized that her life is very rich. All her things are mine too. So let's change the question, what do I really want?"

Think about it hard. K-423 subconsciously walked into the kitchen area.

She saw Siegfried who was wearing an apron, and was holding a piece of dough that had just come out of the hot oven.

K-423 makes a confused expression on her face.

"Oh, Kina!"

Siegfried saw her too, and he realized that the Kiana he was currently looking at was a different "Kiana".

Baba Homu in her arms is too iconic than the change in eye color that looks so obscure.

"Don't tell Kiana for now. Due to the heavy snow outside many cake shops were closed, and some of their logistics lines were also having some problems. So instead of waiting a few days and missing her birthday, I decided to make my own birthday cake!"

"Hmm, I see."

K-423 turned around, and made a 180° turn without looking back.

In all likelihood, tomorrow, rather than a birthday celebration it might be called assassination planning day.

K-423 is already thinking about what kind of gift to give Kiana tomorrow.

Stomach ache medicine, and laxative medicine.

Hm, thinking about it carefully, this medicine is the best birthday present for Kiana. All she had to do was find the first aid kit now.

"Hey wait a minute, don't go!"

Siegfried rushes to catch K-423, who is about to flee.

Holding K-423's shoulder, and turning her body around. Siegfried smiled proudly.

"Could you accompany me? When you're done, you can sprinkle some topping on it!"

Siegfried drags K-423 onto a chair.

Can't resist the power of a former S-rank valkyrie. K-423 scowls, and she sits there very quietly.

Look at the cake on the table. K-423 raised her eyebrows in confusion.

"Really neat?"

Yes, this birthday cake looks normal. Although there are no toppings and decorations on the surface. Seen from any angle, this is a normal cake.

Did he hide the burnt part of the cake in the cream?

"Hehe, thanks for the compliment." Siegfried raised his chest proudly.

"Actually, I was a little worried when I found out that the cake I ordered was postponed due to a problem. So, I made this cake myself."

"It's not very easy. I know how I cook. I always think how to cook quickly, and always being careless, makes my food always taste bad. Cecilia has said this to me before."

"But..."

Siegfried took a deep breath: "Cecilia once said that the best food comes from the heart. I didn't understand this before, but somehow I understand now."

"How, I didn't disappoint you did I? You can rest easy, tomorrow, will be a day that will not be forgotten for both of you!"

K-423 fell silent.

She sensed something was wrong.

"Both? You think me and Kiana are different people?"

Siegfried was surprised: "Oh, was I wrong? But, no matter what I already consider you two as my daughters. Tomorrow you will also get a birthday present from me, are you excited?"

Hearing Siegfried's words, K-423's nose felt very itchy for some reason.

"You are indeed an unreliable father, you even think that your daughter is two people."

"But..."

"...."

".... Thank You..."

K-423 lowered her head while holding the Homu doll tightly.