Chapter 97: Reverie: Pardofelis IV
[ Honkai: Star Rail - Firefly: The person most afraid of death has died so many times. ]
[ Honkai: Star Rail - Tingyun: Perhaps this is what they mean by "no one is perfect." ]
[ Honkai Impact 3rd - Herrscher of Dominance: This world has never been beautiful; join us! Join us and welcome a new future! ]
[ Honkai Impact 3rd - Kevin: Can you, this annoying fly, just go and die? ]
[ Honkai Impact 3rd - Herrscher of Dominance: Getting anxious, are we! ]
[ Genshin Impact - Alice: Saving memory data in another space? ]
[ Genshin Impact - Arlecchino: Changing appearances, can all fusion warriors change their appearances? ]
At this moment, Arlecchino took off the glove on her hand, revealing a hideous and terrifying hand.
"Alright, alright, everyone, don't just stare blankly here. Next, we will play the final video."
"Aponia and Pardo's Little Secret."
[ Honkai Impact 3rd - Elysia: Hmm, Aponia, little Pardo, what little secrets do you have? Why didn't you tell me? ]
[ Honkai Impact 3rd - Aponia: … ]
[ Honkai Impact 3rd - Pardofelis: Miss Elysia, I don't have any little secrets. ]
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The screen slowly showed the figure of Pardofelis. She was struggling to climb up a wall. Once she reached the high point, she jumped down, patted the dust off her body, and said triumphantly, "Phew, finally got it off. Sigh, I'm exhausted! Haha, thank me, little ones. Now this school won't be able to trap you anymore. Hey, you'll soon find out that being able to go wherever you want and do whatever you want is the happiest thing in the world. You have gained freedom, and I… have gained new cargo. Hehe, happy ending for everyone, happy ending for everyone!"
In the frame, two huge iron gates appeared, and several books were scattered on the ground next to them.
But just then, Pardofelis looked at the two huge iron gates and started getting a headache. She rested her chin on her hand, looking thoughtful, and said, "But… how am I supposed to transport such a big gate?"
"Perhaps… you need a cart?!" Just then, a slightly melancholic voice sounded from behind Pardofelis.
"Yes, yes, that's it! That really is a winning method." Hearing this voice, Pardofelis couldn't help but nod, but she quickly realized something. Why did this voice sound so familiar? Immediately, as if thinking of something, she trembled all over and said in a shaky tone, "The one coming to settle the score?"
The camera panned over to show Aponia looking at Pardofelis with a smile.
"Ahahahaha! Well… it's a really nice day today, are you here for a stroll too?" Looking at Aponia in front of her, Pardofelis scratched the back of her head awkwardly and laughed.
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[ Honkai Impact 3rd - Kiana: Hehehe, caught stealing. ]
[ Honkai Impact 3rd - Pardofelis: How is that possible? My luck is clearly very good; how could I have been caught so easily? ]
[ Honkai: Star Rail - Tingyun: Even good luck has its limits, right. ]
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"A stroll? If I heard correctly, did you just say this was cargo?" Hearing Pardofelis' words, Aponia crossed her arms over her chest, looking at her with a calm gaze.
"Hahaha, so you heard it all, uh, well… how should I put it? Ah hehe." Hearing Aponia's words, Pardofelis became even more awkward, kicking at the stones by her feet.
Just as Aponia was about to say something, Pardofelis suddenly put her hands together, knelt down directly, and looked at Aponia with a pitiful expression.
"I was wrong, I shouldn't have stolen their gate. Please, be the bigger person and spare me!" Pardofelis looked at Aponia with an extremely pitiful expression.
Looking at Pardofelis kneeling in front of her, Aponia lowered her hands, the corner of her mouth twitched, and she said speechlessly, "You… really know how to beg for mercy quickly!"
"Hahaha, after all, my greatest strength is being good at reading the situation." Hearing Aponia's words, Pardofelis couldn't help but scratch the back of her head, saying awkwardly.
"So, this is a common occurrence for you?" Looking at Pardofelis in front of her, Aponia asked curiously.
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[ Honkai: Star Rail - Xuanyong: Uh, this isn't 'reading the situation', this is more like 'he who knows current events is a hero'. ]
[ Genshin Impact - Raiden Makoto: There is an old Liyue saying that goes, 'he who knows current events is a hero'. ]
[ Genshin Impact - Raiden Ei: Sister, where did you learn such strange Liyue phrases? ]
[ Genshin Impact - Yae Miko: Ehe! ]
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"Uh, well…" At this moment, Pardofelis didn't know what to say.
"Sigh, I understand. Everyone in Sunset Alley has their own hardships, but even so…" And Aponia began a long lecture.
"Hey, stop, stop, stop! A scholar can be killed but not humiliated. I'd rather you beat me up than listen to your preaching. Ugh, those little ones must have calluses in their ears by now." Seeing Aponia preparing to start a long lecture, Pardofelis immediately jumped up, waving her hands continuously, and said urgently.
Looking at the cat-girl in front of her, Aponia also stopped and looked at her calmly.
"And those children are truly pitiful, having to listen to your long lectures every day. You keep them trapped here, and even dictate what they can and cannot do—this isn't a school, it's a prison." At this point, Pardofelis also perked up, putting her hands on her hips, and said proudly.
"So that is what you think. Then, are you aware? This is a sanatorium, not a school." Aponia closed her eyes and put her hands together.
"Sana… sanatorium?" Hearing Aponia's words, Pardofelis was clearly stunned.
"That's right. The children here are riddled with illness and could be in danger at any moment. To protect them, I have no choice but to keep them confined in this small sanatorium." Aponia looked at Pardofelis, also speechless.
"So that's how it is." Hearing Aponia's words, Pardofelis slumped down, the cat ears on her head drooping.
"Sigh, forget it. Seeing that you had no malicious intent, I won't pursue this further. But I hope you can understand that not everyone is as free as you; some people can only survive in specific environments." Aponia looked at Pardofelis in front of her and chose to forgive her.
"Although I don't agree with your point of view, well, I grudgingly agree that what you're doing is indeed protecting them. Since that's the case, I don't plan on being some 'righteous thief' saving the students anymore." After pondering for a moment, Pardofelis put her hands on her hips and admitted her mistake.
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