Time was of the essence.
With Theresa, the great-aunt, around, Bronya believed that even if Brian and the others fell into Schicksal's hands, they wouldn't be harmed.
After all, the Schicksal Overseer's doting on his granddaughter was well-known, to the point of giving her an entire branch as a toy.
In comparison...
"Is there any good way for me to survive an encounter with an S-rank Valkyrie?"
On a secure communication channel, Bronya sought advice from her companions.
No matter how flowery her adoptive mother's words were, it couldn't change the fact that an S-rank Valkyrie possessed overwhelming military force.
S-rank Valkyrie Bianka "Durandal" Ataegina, S-rank Valkyrie Rita Rossweisse, former S-rank Valkyrie Theresa Apocalypse...
With three S-rank Valkyries on the move, a small place like the Far East island nation couldn't withstand the rampage of these female tyrannosaurs.
What frustrated Bronya the most was that her adoptive mother seemed to have some misunderstanding of an S-rank Valkyrie's combat capabilities, thinking she could outmaneuver them with a few tricks.
On the other side of the communicator, Brian and the other two looked at each other, ultimately only able to offer a word of comfort: "Our condolences."
Bronya: "..."
Is that what I want? I want a solution!
"So none of you have a plan?"
The snow-haired girl's eyes darted around, and she came up with a terrible idea: "Since they're all Valkyries, why don't we let Brian go..."
"Kiana!"
Thump—!
Bronya could feel the pain even through the screen.
This white-haired dango was as reckless as ever.
Time was short, there was no time for farce.
Brian said, "If you get the chance, you can show your cute side to the S-rank Valkyrie."
?
Bronya tilted her head, not understanding what Brian was saying.
Could it be that Schicksal's S-rank Valkyries were all shameless loli-cons, and as long as she showed off her cuteness as a Russian loli, she could make these people bow down before her little skirt?
"Stop joking, we're being serious right now!"
If she died in the upcoming battle.
Even if she had to claw her way out of her coffin, even if the grass on her grave was three yards high, she would force a sound from her throat: "Blondie has ruined me!"
The Russian loli began to secretly prepare her revenge plan.
However, the man's face was exceptionally serious. "As long as you don't run into the strongest one, this plan can guarantee you a very high probability of survival."
Bronya: "..."
Since this guy was so certain, then... she'd trust him this one time?
"What should I do?"
"Of course, you should wear an exquisite maid outfit and a cute bow." The voice came from the other side.
But it didn't belong to any of the three.
"Watch out!" Bronya shouted urgently, but it was already too late.
Schicksal had thrown a smokescreen at everyone from the very beginning. Those powerful Valkyries had already arrived in the Far East island nation and had begun their operation.
The mansion's main door opened without warning, and a tall Valkyrie holding a scythe stepped into the living room.
She had no teammates behind her, but the pressure emanating from this woman alone was almost enough to suffocate the three people present.
Shoulder-length flaxen hair, wine-red eyes, a seductive beauty mark...
Schicksal S-rank Valkyrie, Rita Rossweisse!
"Miss Raiden Mei, for the safety of this city, would you be so kind as to come with me?"
A thorny rose bloomed, alluring yet dangerously sharp.
Raiden Mei, who was already prepared, knew full well that this woman would not take her life.
In comparison...
"..." The girl glanced at the man beside her.
Men have always been animals who think with their lower body.
This guy Brian seemed devoted to her alone, but a careful analysis of all his actions would reveal the truth.
This guy wasn't devoted to just her; he just wanted to embrace all beautiful girls with his broad chest.
Kiana, Bronya...
Lustful! Despicable!
But... she had fallen for him.
She could only consider herself unlucky.
This Rita Rossweisse was definitely a formidable rival!
She was too hot!
"Miss Rita, we appreciate your kind intentions, but we have our own plans."
In the face of a formidable rival, Raiden Mei brought out her full strength, not backing down even though she knew this woman was stronger than her.
"Oh." Rita's eyelids drooped by a third, concealing the surprise in her eyes.
She hadn't expected Raiden Mei's personality to be so different from the intel, to actually dare to confront her head-on.
How truly surprising.
However, this suited her just fine.
This way, she would have a reason to act and give Kiana Kaslana a good beating!
"It seems Miss Mei is fully aware of how dangerous she is, but... it seems you have some sort of..."
In the blink of an eye, the Valkyrie's figure vanished, reappearing in front of Raiden Mei.
The long scythe glinted with a sharp light, mercilessly slashing towards the girl's neck.
"...misunderstanding." The last word barely escaped as Raiden Mei's violet eyes filled with horror.
She had overestimated the Valkyrie's strength as much as possible, but what she was facing now was still beyond her imagination.
Indeed, humans cannot comprehend or imagine things beyond their own cognition, let alone resist them.
But luckily... she was not fighting alone!
"Help me, my other self!"
The voice echoed in the world of her mind. The cold girl opened her eyes, a chilling smile playing on her lips.
"Raiden Mei, you truly are a coward!"
Lightning flashed!
Raiden Mei's demeanor changed in an instant.
Her body was still the same, but the previous gentleness and tenderness had been completely consumed by dominance and ferocity.
Clang—!
Her delicate fingers, as fair and slender as ever, caught the incoming blade with lightning speed.
The Herrscher of Thunder looked down on Rita with a cold smile. "Valkyrie, it seems you are the one with a misunderstanding about your own strength."
The Valkyrie's eyes were filled with shock, but she was powerless to stop the hand that was enlarging in her vision.
Arcs of electricity flared. The Valkyrie, scorched black, lay in a large crater on the ground, filling Raiden Mei's heart with a sense of satisfaction.
The Herrscher of Thunder indifferently withdrew her hand and commented, "Valkyries. Nothing special."
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