Schicksal Headquarters
For his own purpose, Otto had been following the whereabouts of Kiana, the protagonist of Project Sirin. Due to this, he also learned that Cocolia's plan had been stopped.
"It was stopped? What a pity."
At first, he was surprised, but then came a faint regret.
Although Cocolia believed that her plan was very secretive and that almost no news leaked, Otto actually knew about it. However, he did not intend to stop this plan, but rather held some expectations.
After all, Cocolia's plan to create and control the Herrscher overlapped with his Project Sirin in the ultimate goal. Although the former's plan was too rough, Otto did not think the other party would succeed.
However, it was not a bad thing to obtain the required data through such an experiment to improve the Project Sirin.
There were too few Herrschers at present. Although Otto had personally participated in the first two major eruptions, due to various reasons, the intelligence and data he obtained were not complete.
For this reason, Otto needed more intelligence and data to perfect his plan and achieve his goal.
Although he was not going to actively create an uncontrollable Herrscher, Otto was very happy to watch Cocolia create the Herrscher and then get what he wanted.
"Are there any clues about who stopped it?"
In addition to regret, Otto looked at his adjutant Amber with some doubts in his heart. Referring to the special individual created from Kallen Kaslana, although it was a failure, Otto still regarded it as his confidant because of its nostalgic appearance and excellent administrative ability.
For the handling of daily affairs, Otto conveyed it through Amber.
"The intelligence department does not have many clues in this regard," Amber replied respectfully. "But the only clue at present seems to point to the white-haired girl you have been paying attention to."
"Really?"
Hearing this news, Otto was thoughtful.
It was actually related to K423. Well, this was something he hadn't expected. But since this is the case...
"Then I can probably guess something."
Otto understood, with a hint of amusement on his lips.
If it was K423, the test subject of the Herrscher of the Void, she would indeed be able to give Cocolia a surprise.
His lovely granddaughter appeared in his mind. After careful calculation, Otto couldn't help but miss her a little. He asked Amber about Theresa's recent situation.
"Ms. Theresa has shown no change as usual, but..."
Under Otto's special instructions, Amber had been monitoring the Far East Branch, so she reported the situation truthfully, pausing at the end.
"Lady Theresa went out to Nagazora City."
"Oh?"
After paying attention for a moment, Otto understood Theresa's purpose and said casually, "Maybe she went to K423?"
"Okay, this is planned anyway..."
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In the Hospital Ward
Theresa, who looked a little dusty from her haste, finally saw the sweaty gi lying on the bed—Kiana, with bandages all over her body.
Mei and Bronya beside her consciously moved away a little to make some private space for Theresa and Kiana.
Outside…
"Sister Mei, Uncle Ryoma will probably be able to come out in a while."
Sitting in a wheelchair, Bronya, who had received a reply from Einstein and Tesla, told Mei the news.
"...Ah."
Mei was stunned for a moment after hearing the news, and then she remembered that she still had an old father waiting in line.
During this period, she had been recovering in the hospital with Kiana and Bronya. Because she was quite happy, if Bronya hadn't mentioned it, she would have almost forgotten about it.
"That's great."
Mei's expression was a little happy.
Her small coffers were basically empty after this period of time. Bronya paid for the high cost of her and Kiana's hospitalization.
Mei still cared about this. But now that her father could come out, she could return the money to Bronya later!
In a good mood, Mei chatted with Bronya about family matters and pushed Bronya outside to see the scenery before returning to the ward.
At this time, Kiana and Theresa have finished their conversation. Seeing Mei and Bronya coming back, Theresa spoke first:
"Would you two like to enroll in my St. Freya Academy?"
Since the two were friends of Kiana and both had excellent qualities, Theresa decided to invite them after considering it.
"St. Freya... Academy? What is that?"
Hearing this unfamiliar name, Mei was a little confused.
"St. Freya Academy is a Valkyrie training institution under Schicksal, and its main function is to train special forces to fight against the Honkai—Valkyrie."
Theresa introduced it briefly.
"A training institution for warriors who fight against the Honkai. Well..."
Mei understood it roughly and then hesitated for a moment about Theresa's invitation, looking at Kiana's expectant eyes.
"Has Kiana chosen to enroll?"
After seeing Theresa's affirmative answer, Mei rubbed her fingers and finally made a decision.
"I'll join."
Hearing this answer, Theresa secretly breathed a sigh of relief. She didn't want Mei to refuse.
Because Mei herself had a very sensitive identity—the body of the third Herrscher—but considering Kiana, she couldn't take tough measures against Mei.
And Mei herself actually understood this. Although she was relatively calm and weak in character, she actually preferred to be an ordinary person at home instead of fighting and killing.
But as the body of the third Herrscher, how could she live an ordinary life? Although her father had a distinguished status, he could not protect her for her whole life.
So, in order not to implicate her father, for the safety of this city, and for…
"Hey, I can be with Mei again!"
Kiana was very excited about Mei's choice.
She had a special feeling for Mei and hoped that Mei could always be with her. She did not want to force Mei to make a choice that she did not want to make.
So, when Mei made her choice, all Kiana could do was look forward to it and pray in her heart.
Now that this expectation had been fulfilled, Kiana was naturally very excited.
Of course, she, who was unaware of herself as a wounded person, would also pay the price for this action.
"PainPainPain~"
The action pulled the wound, and Kiana grimaced in pain.
"Kiana, you..."
Mei was a little helpless about this. From the first meeting to now, Kiana had always been so worrying. If you didn't watch it with your own eyes, it really made people feel uneasy.