"Ring the doorbell." As Ana spoke, she reached out and did it herself. She looked quite familiar with it. Maybe she and Himeko were quite close, even though he hadn't asked before.
"Ana, are you very familiar with Major Himeko?" After all, the two were now working in the same place, so it was normal for them to know each other.
"Ah, Himeko-senpai and I are the only two A-rank Valkyries in the Far East Branch. We have a lot of interactions usually. Also, I took over Himeko-senpai's practical combat class. She guided me for the first few lessons."
"Is that so?" So during these past few months, Ana had become familiar with Himeko. Well, that was also a good thing.
To put it somewhat heartlessly, in Shun's eyes right now, the only valuable people in the Far East Branch were Theresa and Himeko.
As for the others, he didn't really care, so it was something Shun was happy to see if Ana could build a good relationship with Himeko.
"Ding-dong, ding-dong." Two doorbell rings sounded. Figures moved inside the villa, and finally a girl with twin braids skipped over lightly to open the door and welcome the two inside.
The girl glanced in surprise at Shun's right hand, which looked the same as before, then remembered what her scary aunt—who wasn't tall but was terrifying when angry—had said.
She shrank her neck and obediently said, "Shun, and… Cousin Ana."
"Cousin?" Ana gave Kiana a strange look, then looked at Shun. It was obvious that Shun knew this white-haired girl who casually claimed relatives.
Shun nodded and said, "You really are her cousin. As for her name… I think I don't need to say it, right?"
"Kiana Kaslana, right?" Ana naturally knew the name of her aunt Cecilia's daughter. However, this cousin whom she hadn't seen for a very long time had been taken away by Siegfried when he defected long ago.
She hadn't expected to meet again under these circumstances. Could it be said that this fate was truly wonderful?
"It seems a lot happened to you in Nagazora City…" Ana gave Shun a meaningful look.
"Let's talk about it when we get home, when we get home." Shun felt he hadn't done anything to wrong Ana, so his face remained open and honest.
However, with his ability to control expressions, even if he had done something, Ana wouldn't be able to tell. It could be called an innate talent for complete composure.
"Yeah, Shun and Cousin, everyone is waiting for you!" Kiana, being overly familiar, grabbed Shun and Ana's hands and pulled them into the house.
"This child is really strong…" Only after entering the door did Kiana let go. Even so, Ana felt her wrist hurt a little from that short while.
It could only be said that Kaslanas were like this—each one born with monstrous strength. Even though Shun's current strength was already very high, in an arm-wrestling match, two of him still couldn't beat Kiana alone.
Led by Kiana to the large living room in Himeko's house, sure enough, several familiar faces were there: Theresa, Mei, Bronya, and Himeko were all sitting on the big sofa.
What caught attention, however, was the pile of playing cards on the coffee table. It looked like they had been playing some small game.
"Um… can someone tell me what you guys are playing?" Besides Himeko, who didn't know Shun, everyone else here counted as his acquaintance, so it was better for him to ask than Ana.
"We're playing Old Maid with truth or dare. That idiot Kiana just drew the ghost card, so she was punished to open the door." The flat tone, as calm as the Taixu Plains, made it obvious it was Bronya.
"Hey! You little shorty! Want to fight?" Kiana, who had been dissed by Bronya, waved her fist and said.
"According to Project Bunny's calculations, the probability of Kiana defeating Bronya is only 0.001%."
"Damn shorty!"
No wonder they had waited several minutes at the door before someone came. It turned out the people inside were playing Old Maid.
Well, Old Maid was a game that tested interpersonal skills. Although luck was also important, but… Shun glanced at Kiana. He estimated that when playing with this silly child, everything she thought was written on her face. It would be strange if she didn't lose.
"Looks like you all get along quite well." Shun looked at the two who were showing their sharp edges. It was back, it was back—this familiar feeling.
This was the original Honkai Impact 3rd. Shun ignored the process of Kiana and Bronya deepening their bond and walked straight to Himeko, extending his hand.
"Nice to meet you for the first time, Himeko… teacher. I am Shun, the new captain of the Hyperion, and Ana's fiancé."
Seeing this familiar red-haired figure again, it would be a lie to say Shun didn't feel any excitement in his heart, but it was all controlled by his excellent expression management.
After all, on the surface, this was still their first meeting. If he acted too excited… Shun didn't want to see that kind of awkward scene.
Himeko was stunned for a moment, then readily extended her hand and shook Shun's.
"Himeko teacher is what my students call me. I haven't taught you anything, so just call me Himeko. Don't get it wrong next time."
No, you've taught me a lot. Shun really wanted to say that, but… "Ah, sorry, sorry, Himeko. In my impression, calling someone teacher in the Far East is a sign of respect for the profession."
Well, as expected of him—he found a flawless reason so easily.
"I see. But I didn't grow up in the Far East, so I'm not very familiar with some of the customs there. However, I've always been good at judging people. Theresa told me your strength is very high, so I'll leave the Hyperion to you!"
Himeko patted Shun's back as if entrusting something to him. "Ah, what a good man. Too bad he's already taken! When will I find a good man too!"
"Hey, Himeko, what are you going on about!" Theresa slapped the coffee table and stood up.
Himeko sighed as if troubled, "If I can't find a man soon, I'll have to spend the rest of my life with Theresa!"
"Himeko! You haven't even drunk yet and you're already acting drunk! And don't drag me into this!"
"Oh? Our Principal has her eyes on someone?" Himeko asked casually.
"Hmph!" Theresa sat back down as if deflated. "I kindly reduced your workload for you, and you don't even appreciate it…"
While Theresa and Himeko were fooling around, Shun had no intention of getting involved. He then turned his gaze to the only one who hadn't spoken—Raiden Mei.
"How is it, Mei? Are you getting used to staying here?" Thanks to Shun this time, Mei didn't have to worry about being fitted with an electromagnetic bomb.
But honestly, the abstract idea of using an electromagnetic bomb on the Thunder Herrscher—who came up with that? It felt as genius as Cocolia's idea of using robots that needed electricity to capture the Thunder Herrscher.
"Yes, thank you for your concern, Teacher Shun. Both the Principal and Teacher Himeko have been taking very good care of me."
"Is that so? That's good." With Shun's guarantee, Theresa probably wouldn't be as wary of Raiden Mei as in the original plot at the beginning.
Yes, as expected, things were already getting back on track… He felt there was nothing left to fear.