The S-rank Valkyrie's delicate body stumbled, and she almost fell to the ground.
Fortunately, a pair of strong arms came to her aid in time, saving Rita from embarrassing herself in front of everyone.
"Teacher Rita, are you alright?"
The snow-haired girl's face was full of concern, but she looked like she was one step away from punching her.
To think she would try to push her into a pit of fire, did she really think a Kaslana was made of clay?
Rita took a deep breath: "I'm fine. I just remembered some unfinished tasks and got a bit distracted."
She hadn't expected this white-haired fluffball to be so bold as to expose her abilities in front of her, unafraid of being discovered by her or the Schicksal Overseer.
Perhaps this girl had long since realized there was a problem, but her brain capacity was insufficient, leaving her with only a vague, intuitive feeling.
Brian also walked over, joining Kiana in a pincer attack from both left and right: "Teacher Rita, should we help you go rest?"
The main culprit was gloating right in front of her, but Rita was helpless.
This was war!
For some reason, Kiana was no longer hiding her abilities as a Herrscher. Her actions to matchmake these two had introduced a variable.
Either she would be humiliated again by this girl's schemes, or she would succeed in setting them up and then make a swift getaway.
There was no third possibility.
And a third possibility would not be permitted!
Rita forced a smile: "You two should go back to your practice. Compared to a seasoned Valkyrie like me, children like you who have yet to step onto the battlefield need more training."
In an instant, the silly-looking smile on Kiana's face faded slightly: "Teacher Rita, we're Valkyries who have taken down a Judgement-class Honkai Beast. We're not as fragile as you think."
That was a threat.
If Rita didn't stop what she was doing, then Kiana would have to resort to some extraordinary measures!
The power of the Herrscher of the Void wasn't just for killing.
"Alright then, we'll go back to our practice."
The winner had yet to be decided!
…
"Himeko, what do you think… Rita is trying to do?"
"Perhaps… it's a mission from the Overseer?"
Murata Himeko, whose job had been snatched away, was also very unsure of Rita's purpose.
But from all the signs, it could only be a mission from the Schicksal Overseer.
The only other possibility was a personal grudge, but neither she nor Theresa would believe that an S-rank Valkyrie would bring such emotions into her work.
"Grandpa's mission… is it?"
What she had been worried about had happened. Theresa tensed up, then immediately relaxed.
So much time had passed, and even if it was just wishful thinking on her part, she had figured some things out.
For Kiana to have wandered the outside world safely for so long, it couldn't have just been Siegfried watching over her. A greater power must have come from her grandfather.
She just didn't know what Otto's true objective was, nor how many plans he had prepared in the shadows.
Kiana's existence was never a secret; after all, she was K-423, born from Otto's hands.
Moreover, she had a Herrscher Core in her body. It was hard to imagine that the Schicksal Overseer, Otto Apocalypse, wouldn't be paying attention.
But Rita's current objective…
"That grandpa of mine, really. You can never tell what he wants to do."
He resurrected the Herrscher of the Void, only to let her wander free. He knew of Kiana's existence, yet he sent an S-rank Valkyrie from afar to act as a matchmaker.
For some reason, an image of Otto wearing a small skirt and singing his heart out suddenly appeared in Theresa's mind. The scene was simply too beautiful to behold.
And exceptionally difficult to look at.
"Forget it. Let Rita do what she wants. As long as she doesn't harm the children, she can do anything."
If it's a blessing, it can't be a curse. If it's a curse, it can't be avoided.
Before Otto's true purpose was revealed, she just needed to be vigilant and prepared. For now, she didn't need to worry about anything else.
As for what was happening right now…
"Himeko, let's make a bet. Let's see who falls first."
"I bet on Rita."
"Then I'll take Kiana."
"What are the stakes?"
"Let me think about it."
…
Her muscles were still trembling, but an S-rank Valkyrie could not lose her pride!
Rita's little test had been countered by Kiana, and she knew that ordinary methods would no longer achieve her goal.
This Kiana girl responded to a soft approach, not a hard one. To make her submit obediently, she would need to use some special methods.
As it happened.
"Teacher Rita, your combat skills are exquisite and you're very experienced. Are you interested in a sparring match with me?"
Raiden Mei asked.
Fu Hua, the honest one who had originally been teamed up with Raiden Mei, silently stepped aside.
She didn't know what Otto and Rita were up to, but her mission was simply to make sure the three Herrschers here didn't lose control.
As for other matters… none of her business!
She didn't understand the jealousy among Valkyries at all!
Rita stood up, her slender figure showing no sign of discomposure.
"Since student Raiden Mei has made a request, it would be impolite for me to refuse."
Raiden Mei's expression was cold: "Oh, I never thought a mighty S-rank Valkyrie would be interested in a humble B-rank Valkyrie like me."
"That's not true. You're no simple B-rank Valkyrie."
If Kiana schemed against her, she would beat up Raiden Mei.
This was a test of endurance. Whoever fell first would be today's loser!
Faced with her love rival, Raiden Mei naturally had no reason to show weakness: "Since Teacher Rita has said so, then I have no choice but to accompany you to the end!"
Whatever Rita's reasons were, in short… Raiden Mei couldn't wait to beat up her love rival!
In another area, Kiana's eyes widened at this scene, like a small calf protecting its food, glaring angrily in Rita's direction.
This woman failed to bully her, so she turned her attention to her personal cook!
Kiana didn't know how much of this was a personal grudge, she only knew that this bad woman Rita had ill intentions toward her personal cook!
"Hey, you! Come and help me with something!"
Her world-shaking intellect pushed to its limits, Kiana came up with a great way to make Rita look like a fool.
"What do you want to do?"
"Just like before, cooperate with me again."
The snow-haired girl grinned, without a hint of remorse on her face.
This guy's actions earlier, under the guidance of that bad woman Rita, had been quite out of line.
But before the authority of the Herrscher of the Void, all problems ceased to be problems.
With a single thought, she could transfer his groping hand onto Rita, making that woman pay the price for her actions.
Brian hesitated slightly: "Isn't this… going too far?"
Though he could be improper, he was actually a decent person.
Before, it was Rita's fault, so it was understandable for him to tacitly cooperate with Kiana's revenge.
But now Rita wasn't targeting Kiana, so to get revenge on her…
"Are you going to do it or not? You can't possibly still have feelings for your ex-girlfriend, can you?"
With a glare from her Sin-like eyes, the snow-haired girl was unexpectedly imposing, like a Judgement-class Honkai Beast threatening Brian.
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Kiana had already decided. If this guy didn't cooperate, she would go tattle to Raiden Mei!
Regardless of whether such childish behavior would work, she was going to do it anyway.
"Alright, alright, you win."
Brian threw up his hands, tearfully agreeing to continue taking advantage of Rita with this girl's help.
It wasn't that he didn't want to be a gentleman, but there were simply too many temptations around him, forcing him to lose his self-control.
"Then let's begin!"
A woman of few words and decisive action, Kiana could no longer tolerate this bad woman Rita running wild in the Schicksal Far East Branch!
…
"Student Raiden Mei, your movements are still a bit imprecise. It seems I, your senior, really need to give you some proper guidance."
The training field's dome was activated, isolating them from outside prying eyes and allowing the two girls to display their full strength.
Rita, holding a scythe, was not wearing the 4th-generation Valkyrie armor. The 3rd-generation armor she had on was sufficient to handle most problems.
Her strength might not match that of the Herrschers at the Far East Branch, but she was still confident she could suppress a Valkyrie like Raiden Mei, who had only obtained partial Herrscher powers.
Her opponent, Raiden Mei, was blazing with electricity. Her long, purplish-red hair fluttered in the lightning, making her look like a Thunder Queen reigning over the world.
"Rita, don't you think you're speaking too soon?"
Honkai energy strengthened their bodies, and in an instant, the scythe and the kodachi clashed.
In the close-quarters conflict, Rita could even smell the acrid scent of air molecules being ionized.
As expected, just like Kiana, the Herrschers of the Far East Branch were gradually mastering the Herrscher Cores in their bodies and strengthening their powers.
But the plan of Otto, the Schicksal Overseer, was not just about increasing their power. It was also necessary to temper the minds of Raiden Mei and the others, forging them to have the resolve to bear everything.
Rita smiled, like a dangerous black mamba: "Student Raiden Mei, don't forget, I was already an S-rank Valkyrie of Schicksal when you weren't even a Valkyrie yet."
"As a junior, you should learn to have reverence for your seniors."
Clink—! Clang—!
The terrain simulated in the training field was as fragile as foam, shattering under the destructive power of the two powerful Valkyries.
Raiden Mei lacked combat skill and experience, but her powerful Herrscher abilities were enough to close the gap. Without her 4th-generation armor, Rita was not at her peak, but her rich experience and skill allowed her to move with ease against Raiden Mei's attacks.
An onlooker might think the hunt had begun, but in reality, it was just getting started.
When not having an absolute advantage in strength and equipment, wearing down the prey's stamina and energy first is the best hunting strategy.
Rita's goal wasn't to harm Raiden Mei, but to teach this Valkyrie who was hostile to her for no reason a lesson, to let her know not to provoke beings stronger than herself.
Whether in strength, skill, or experience.
If she was as headstrong as a honey badger, she would eventually be led to her doom by her own impulsiveness.
"I only have reverence for those who are stronger than me!"
Responding coldly, Raiden Mei relentlessly manipulated the lightning.
But looking at her movements, there was already a subtle difference from before.
This difference couldn't be perceived by the person herself, but the experienced Rita had been waiting for it for a long time.
The opportunity to turn the tide of battle was about to arrive.
A dangerous light shone in the Valkyrie's eyes, like a venomous snake that had spotted its prey entering its hunting range.
The sharp scythe seized the opening in Raiden Mei's movements and slashed down without hesitation.
But just then…
"Nghh~~"
After a long moan, an intense stimulation swept through the Valkyrie's entire body, making her legs go weak and the scythe in her hand swerve off course.
A few strands of purple hair drifted down. The kodachi that was meant to slash at the woman's neck missed by a hair's breadth.
Raiden Mei looked at the woman before her, her eyes filled with disgust for a pervert with nothing but sex on the brain: "Rita, if you want to get turned on, you can go find him outside. There's no need to put on an act in front of me."
In Raiden Mei's eyes, this was a provocation from Rita.
Getting hot and bothered here, then going out to test the waters with her ex-boyfriend; she could strike a blow against her love rival and also get herself off.
Raiden Mei was judging others by her own standards, because she often did the same.
After all, people can't imagine things they've never done, just as people who slander others often project their own sins onto them.
The Valkyrie's eyes were watery as she swayed, only able to lean on her scythe to barely stay upright: "I'm not, I didn't, I'm not that shameless a wo—nghh~~"
The Valkyrie's eyes widened. Her mind, which had never experienced such a sensation, was left with only one thought.
'Why… are they taking turns?'
…
In an unknown exchange, two sneaky heads were huddled together, plotting some dastardly deed.
Kiana used the power of the Herrscher of the Void to open a spatial passage connected to Rita's body, then watched as Brian skillfully reached his arm inside.
"How is it? How does it feel?"
Brian: "You should be asking Rita that question, not me."
Raiden Mei's voice faintly drifted over from the other side, giving Kiana a rough idea of the tactic's effect.
The tactic was a success, but the comrade still needed to work hard!
Right now, Rita was not just facing Raiden Mei's attack, but also their stab in the back.
With the great advantage of a two-pronged pincer attack at her fingertips, Kiana felt she had once again done Raiden Mei a huge favor.
But then again…
"What exactly is that woman Rita feeling right now?"
She was really curious about this.
The man beside her glanced at her: "You don't remember?"
"I don't remember!"
Her head shook like a rattle drum.
When encountering danger, a Kaslana's brain automatically seals away those memories.
And even if she did remember, Kiana would never admit it in front of him.
What if she was cornered and slammed against a wall in this deserted place, her upper body getting stuck, leaving her with no chance to even resist being pounded from behind.
Hearing this, Brian withdrew his hand from the spatial passage: "Since you're so curious, why don't you try it yourself."
"Okay, okay."
Yuri-colored dog Kiana Kaslana, making her grand debut!
She reached in.
Inherently evil little devil Rita, repent for your mistakes!
She began to use her life's worth of skills to cheer for her personal cook!!!
Ultimate, invincible, super-duper cute Kiana Kaslana's certified personal cook, you must win with the help of this assist!
…
In the training field…
Raiden Mei, who now understood what was happening, looked at Rita Rossweisse, who could barely stand, her expression gradually becoming playful.
Last time, Kiana used her ability to betray her during her duel with this woman; this time, she used her ability at the same moment, but the target was her ex-girlfriend.
The former was unforgivable.
But the latter…
Not only could she forgive it, she was more than happy to add fuel to the fire.
Taking two steps forward, the opponent who had been fighting her to the death just moments ago now supported Rita by the shoulder.
"Rita, what's wrong? Do you want me to call him over for you?"
Rita, her muscles trembling all over, couldn't speak. She could only roll her eyes to express her thoughts: Don't, please don't, she absolutely did not want to be injected with pregnancy luck!
The purplish-red-haired girl nodded: "Alright, I respect your decision."
The Valkyrie had just breathed a sigh of relief when she saw sparks of electricity dancing on Raiden Mei's slender fingertips.
"Since you're unwilling to let a professional doctor give you an injection, I'll have to give you some professional treatment myself."
That dancing arc of electricity was the comfort from the main partner to a future concubine!
The lightning vanished, disappearing into Rita's body.
The girl's body instantly went ramrod straight, but her muscles trembled in a fixed rhythm.
Raiden Mei's expression was one of pure delight as she slowly explained the origin of this move to Rita: "This is a unique skill I developed on that guy. It's called the Electric Prick. I hope you enjoy it."
Rita: "…"
The S-rank Valkyrie's eyes rolled back, her mind going completely blank.
Nerve impulses originating from more than one place surged through every cell in her body, making her tremble uncontrollably.
This damn couple… She would be mortal enemies with them!
…