Everyone was a bit confused by the fifth question.
They did recognize Raven. Wasn't she the one who had competed with Kiana in the Great Honkai Games and reported to Kevin after losing?
She had also appeared in the previous footage from the Void Drifter question.
But, apart from that, they knew nothing about her.
If it weren't for this question, they wouldn't even know Raven's real name.
And in this situation, asking them to guess who this person was... their lifelong enemy, with no clues, wouldn't that be like a blind man riding a blind horse—leaving it to fate?
And judging by the answer to this question...
"If this is really the Ai-chan I know, then B can be ruled out."
Seeing the familiar name, Theresa came out proactively, eliminating one answer.
Amidst everyone's confusion, she spoke, "The AI aboard the Hyperion is called Ai-chan."
"As an AI, Ai-chan wouldn't provoke or offend anyone, right?"
"Hmm?" Himeko had a different opinion. As the current captain of the Hyperion, she couldn't help but laugh at the memory of that mischievous AI.
"Ai-chan often steals electricity to play games. Who knows, one day, while this World Serpent officer is playing, Ai-chan might have offended her."
Theresa naturally couldn't accept this explanation. "Even so, playing a game... shouldn't be enough to create lifelong enemies."
She couldn't imagine anyone becoming enemies over gaming. Wasn't that just a pastime?
"I don't know about lifelong enemies, but I've seen plenty of them."
Bronya was a veteran gamer, she reflected on her gaming career. Enemies had arisen for various reasons, and she'd even seen online feuds reported offline. "Lifelong enemies," while a bit of an exaggeration, was a huge world, so there were bound to be all sorts of people.
"...Since the possibility is low, let's ignore it for now," Mei concluded, offering her own advice.
"Since option B is ruled out, I think option C can be eliminated, too."
"Kiana may be a bit mischievous, but I don't think she's the type to easily make enemies."
The attitudes of the people at St. Freya's Academy were similar, and they all agreed with Mei's opinion.
"I understand your trust in Kiana," Einstein said calmly, pointing out the key point that made the people at St. Freya's Academy look terrified.
"But... have you ever considered Kiana's future?"
"Perhaps the Kiana you spent time with at the academy was indeed, as you say, a trustworthy presence."
"But the future is always uncertain. Regardless of the events that followed after she became Void Drifter, let's simply consider the Herrscher of the Void within Kiana."
Seeing Kiana's pale face, Einstein spoke bluntly.
"Having been controlled by the Herrscher of the Void, it's not impossible for Kiana to have done something that offended others and thus become a lifelong enemy. On the contrary, it's quite possible."
She glanced at Mei and sighed, "Being with Kiana has blinded you. I suggest you keep those glasses on."
Since Mei hadn't worn them since she took them off, it seemed she understood the difference between her appearance with and without them.
Afterward, two completely different Meis offered their own suggestions.
Honestly, the wise and rational Mei with her glasses made Einstein feel like she'd found an ally.
But the one without them... was a bit embarrassing, a stark difference from before.
Einstein still preferred to talk to Mei with her glasses.
"...Hmm," Mei said after a moment's silence. She put on her glasses and instantly became engaged, agreeing without hesitation with Einstein's earlier comments.
"Given the current uncertainty surrounding these answers, it's highly likely that Kiana, with her criminal record, is Miss Raven's lifelong enemy."
"...Then let's eliminate the other answers."
Kiana felt a little bitter. She actually agreed with what Mei and Einstein had said. After all, according to that theory, she was indeed a strong suspect.
Compared to the other unknowns, even if the possibility is small, as the Herrscher of the Void, she had too many problems.
But... even so, she still hoped that Mei would stand by her side.
Even if it's wrong, she firmly believed in herself, distrusting so-called reason and facts.
So, even if the final answer is indeed her, Kiana would feel very satisfied.
This... can be considered Kiana's own little willfulness.
And now, this little willfulness had been blocked by the thin lens.
"I choose C."
The answer was correct.
But Kiana was not happy at all.
She met Mei's eyes, blocked by the lens.
Growth is a double-edged sword.
It had allowed Kiana to shed her past childishness, but it had also made her notice many things she shouldn't have noticed.
Himeko watched all this quietly, slowly shaking her head.
Not enough...