299. The Third Document
"To actually shift the blame to the previous life, how despicable!" Kiana looked at Yun Ling with disdain.
"Who said I'd shift it to the previous life? Didn't I say I'd take responsibility?" Yun Ling said confidently.
"Dream on!" Mei pinched Yun Ling's cheek, but couldn't bring herself to scold him harshly.
After all, she was already far ahead, already the undisputed leader of the harem!
Thinking of this, Mei straightened her back, adopted a composed demeanor, and grasped Luna Kindred's hand.
"Live well at St. Freya Academy from now on."
"Thank you." Luna Kindred simply nodded, offering a soft thank you.
Actually, after Yun Ling revealed his identity to Luna Kindred, he told her not to speak carelessly.
Even when Yun Ling lied, Luna Kindred trusted him unconditionally and obediently stayed by his side.
"Let me show you around the campus," Mei said, leading Yuexia away.
"I'm going too!" Kiana hurriedly followed.
"Bronya wants to stay here and play games." Bronya unceremoniously turned on her game console, connected it to the screen, and started playing.
"I need to learn about the changes in this world. Hundreds of years have passed; I need to get familiar with it as soon as possible," Kongming said, expressing her thoughts.
"Okay, looks like everyone has something to do." Yun Ling breathed a sigh of relief. Thankfully, Mei had come to accept the presence of other girls.
"By the way, Yun Ling, what do you think about the possibility that you might be the reincarnation of the First Prince of the Ming Empire?" Kongming suddenly asked before parting.
Yun Ling thought for a moment and gave his answer.
"I am Yun Ling. I can be the Crown Prince of the Ming Empire, or I can be Sherlock Holmes. It doesn't matter to me."
"No one says a person can only have one self. Otherwise, Miss Rita would have gone insane when she received her past life memories."
Kongming stared at Yun Ling for a while, said nothing, and left.
"By the way, if you still need fatherly love, remember to come find me!" Yun Ling called out with a mischievous grin.
"Shut up!" Kongming blushed and glared at Yun Ling.
Only Bronya remained in the room, playing games, along with the pretty Yuna and the satisfied Yun Ling.
"Let's go, Yuna, I'm taking you on a date today!"
"Eh?! R-really?" Yuna seemed a little incredulous.
"Are you busy right now?" Yun Ling asked.
"I...have class this afternoon." Yuna's face showed a hint of disappointment.
"Skip class!" Yun Ling grabbed Yuna's hand without hesitation and walked outside.
Yuna, under Yun Ling's "coercion," also became a truant and mischievous child.
Only Bronya and the sound of the controller buttons remained in the room.
Soon, the screen displayed the message "Game Over."
Bronya put down the controller, tidied up the surroundings, and began investigating everything about Yun Ling.
Currently known information included the Crown Prince of the Ming Empire and Sherlock Holmes, both relatively easy to identify.
However, she could only find fragmented information.
So she hacked into Schicksal's database and, after considerable effort, finally found this historical record containing information about Yun Ling.
She then imported it into the St. Freya Academy's library archives.
Library archives allow people to experience historical events firsthand; compared to data, direct viewing is obviously more intuitive.
For example, in the database, besides the Crown Prince of the Ming Empire, Yun Ling had a more widely circulated title—Sword God.
Bronya arrived at the library and began examining historical events. There were three passages in total.
The first passage: When Bronya opened her eyes, she found herself on a battlefield.
A chilling atmosphere permeated the surroundings. Leading the group was Otto's beloved, Kallen Kaslana.
Her face wore a conflicted expression, as if she were pondering whether this battle was worthwhile.
As the bugle call sounded, the Schicksal Expeditionary Force launched an invasion towards the Ming Empire's border, but they quickly halted.
The Ming Empire's army retreated ten miles in unison.
This place was easy to defend and difficult to attack; why retreat?
Just as Bronya was wondering, a figure slowly emerged from the border.
Upon closer inspection, it was none other than Yun Ling!
However, he appeared more otherworldly and frail than the Yun Ling in reality.
He strolled leisurely onto the battlefield, confronting the Schicksal Expeditionary Force as if taking a leisurely walk.
Yun Ling, wielding the Ruoshui Sword, pointed it towards the sky, and a light drizzle began to fall. The Schicksal Expeditionary Force suffered heavy casualties in an instant.
Kallen attempted a counterattack using Oath of Judah, but Yun Ling severed thirteen of her chains, rendering her instantly incapacitated.
Bronya was shocked. Was this the power of the Sword God, Yun Ling?
Then, Jingwei ordered Yun Ling to release Kallen, ending the first segment.
Then came the second segment, shifting the perspective to London and documenting events in which Schicksal Force pursued Yun Ling. Yun Ling, wearing a coat and carrying Luna Kindred, ran rapidly into the distance.
However, he was quickly caught by Schicksal, who then threatened them with himself, resulting in Yun Ling piercing his own hand.
Fortunately, Kongming intervened, leading the two away from the scene.
However, due to the effects of her genetic disease, Luna Kindred lost control and killed Yun Ling. Unable to accept reality, she transformed into a Herrscher, annihilating all the Schicksal Valkyries at the spot.
The second video ended there.
Neither of these videos was particularly valuable; they only gave her a glimpse into Yun Ling's past life.
"Only one left. I hope it won't disappoint Bronya."
Soon, Bronya opened the third video. Yun Ling lay on an operating table, his body being examined by various instruments.
Could it be that Schicksal had captured Yun Ling?!
Bronya frowned, searching for any useful information around her. She quickly found Yun Ling's information on the operating table.
The Yun Ling in the third video was...
Bronya's eyes widened in disbelief.
After watching the entire third video, Bronya rubbed her sore eyes.
Unexpectedly, after all this time, the clue had been right beside her.
After a long silence, Bronya removed the chip she used to suppress communications.
Shortly afterward, an anxious voice came through Bronya's channel.
"Bronya, Bronya? Please respond!"
"Bronya, are you alright? Where are you? I'll come pick you up right away!"
"Bronya is fine. Bronya has successfully located the Third Herrscher's trail and has infiltrated St. Freya Academy."
"That's good..." The voice on the other end breathed a sigh of relief, then inquired further.
"How is the Third Herrscher?"
"She's relatively stable now, studying at St. Freya Academy as a student. Bronya will send the information over now," Bronya replied.
"Asakura Yuna… You've worked hard. I'll find a way to arrange for someone to take over for you."
"By the way, Bronya found some core data in the St. Freya Academy database, most likely related to Herrscher's information. But the core data is locked, and Bronya needs someone to help her decipher it."
"Even you can't decipher it… I understand. I'll try to get Dr. Tesla to assist you."
The person on the other end sighed and agreed to Bronya's request.
The communication ended, and Bronya deleted all communication records.
"Sorry, Cocolia Mama."
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