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However, all of this was achieved thanks to feedback received from Bianca. The next step was to continuously increase overall strength to make the body more solid.
Unlike Kiana and others who can only be backward compatible, Bianca and Kiana complement each other perfectly by helping each other and constantly improving together.
Qi Shi was really growing to like Bianca more and more. She was incredibly talented and always worked so hard, and he could get feedback on her progress every day.
The Golden Saint Goose has already risen to the top of his list of favorite mounts.
I wonder if Kiana would still be able to be this happy if she knew the specific reason.
Kiana curiously touched Qi Shi's body and felt a cool sensation, like flowing water, which made her involuntarily make a sound of wonder.
"How amazing! It looks like flame, but it feels like water to the touch."
"This is just one option for condensation; the form and texture can be changed," Qi Shi explained. As the form maintained by his voice changed, it suddenly surged like flames, and the rising temperature caused Kiana to gasp in surprise.
When she touched it again, it felt like smooth, hard crystal.
But after the initial surprise, Kiana felt a deep sense of loss.
In that case, does that mean Qi Shi can no longer be with her like before?
"Don't worry, it's just a change in the form of maintenance. What form it takes, and who I want to see it, is all under my control."
Seeing Kiana's suddenly downcast expression, as if he could read her mind, Qi Shi chuckled and spoke.
Kiana breathed a sigh of relief and immediately smiled with joy, but the next moment she realized what was happening.
"I... I haven't said anything yet!"
The girl felt her thoughts had been seen through, and her cheeks flushed slightly as she defended herself.
"I know, I know, you're right."
"Ugh——!"
After chatting for a while, the three girls in the dormitory woke up one after another. After having breakfast, they went to the training ground together.
Over the past few days, Theresa has helped them enroll in school and provided Bronya with new support leg armor. All three of them have joined St. Freya to study Valkyrie.
Life at St. Freya Academy is very different from that of ordinary schools. There aren't many courses; most of them are about Honkai knowledge, as well as practical and training classes.
This completely different life from what she had been living before certainly made Kiana feel very novel.
"Let me introduce you, this is Fu Hua, a B-rank Valkyrie transferred from the Destiny Headquarters. She will be learning with you all from now on."
However, upon arriving at the training ground, it wasn't Himeko, the teacher from the practical combat class, who appeared there today, but rather Theresa, the headmistress of the academy.
Standing next to her was a short-haired girl with glasses and simple clothes, exuding a calm demeanor. Kiana wondered if it was just her imagination, but she felt that this classmate named Fu Hua had glanced at her.
Meanwhile, Theresa was still looking up, introducing her new classmates to everyone. At the same time, her petite figure, with the air of a dignified headmistress, launched into a long-winded speech about how Valkyries should love each other and work together.
Looking at the Valkyries in front of her, Fu Hua remained calm, only glancing at Kiana, the target of this mission, before looking away.
It's quite amazing.
Fu Hua, as the secret weapon of Schicksal, never wears a mask or deliberately conceals her identity. Although she usually acts alone, many high-ranking Valkyries know her. Rita and Bianca have more contact with her and are quite familiar with her.
But this does not include Theresa.
The value of the Far East Branch's mascot is still increasing.
Having satisfied her vanity as the headmistress with her long-winded speech, Theresa began training sessions for everyone, while keeping Kiana and the other two behind.
"These are your Valkyrie armors, hehe~ This is a special privilege granted to you by the headmaster."
Theresa handed the three precision-sealed boxes to Kiana and the other two, then put her hands on her hips and said smugly.
However, she wasn't lying. A Valkyrie who had just enrolled couldn't possibly have obtained the precious Valkyrie armor. It was clear that Mei's previous repayment had indeed been effective. Having received a favor, Theresa was indeed much more proactive in their affairs.
She seemed quite pleased with herself for using the headmistress's position to gain preferential treatment.
Chapter 56 A Tingling Atmosphere
"Wow—!" Kiana reached out and opened the box, her eyes sparkling with excitement as she looked at the beautiful and exquisite armor inside. Theresa was quite pleased with her expression; after all, she had gone out of her way to take Himeko's class just to show off how powerful her period was.
"The Valkyrie Armor of Destiny?" Bronya's eyes flickered slightly. Having been in Anti-Entropy before, she had certainly heard of the fame of this cutting-edge equipment, the Valkyrie Armor of Destiny.
Mei gently picked up her Valkyrie armor and touched it with great curiosity.
So this is the equipment they'll use in battle? Speaking of which, there's a weapon in her dorm room that her father brought from home and made for her. The equipment and weapons make her chuunibyou (adolescent delusions of grandeur) spirit stir slightly.
"Alright, you've seen it all, hurry up and change into it." Theresa said after enjoying the worship, completely unafraid that other students would see her unfair behavior of giving preferential treatment. Of course, she was the one to decide what to do with her St. Freya. As the headmistress, she had always been so capricious and never suffered from mental anguish.
The three then went to the changing room to change into new gear. A moment later, they came out, and Theresa nodded in satisfaction upon seeing their appearance.
"This headmaster has quite good taste."
Kiana's Domain outfit, made primarily of white material, clings tightly to her body, showcasing her slender and toned figure to the fullest. The star pattern adds a touch of romance unique to her.
Mei's Pulse Outfit is a red and black dress with armor elements, which makes the girl less gentle and more heroic.
Bronya's Valkyrie form is more suited to her fighting style, with obvious mechanical assistance features on her legs and arms. In addition, the military uniform makes her petite figure appear even more delicate and cute in contrast.
The three girls' demeanor immediately changed after donning the Valkyrie armor, revealing their individual beauty.
Her capable appearance already gave her a reliable look, much like a Valkyrie. The armor was made of a special material, making it very comfortable to wear, close-fitting and lightweight, and also very beautiful.
Of course, the advantages of the Valkyrie armor are not limited to its appearance.
After participating in the training and experiencing the powerful performance of the Valkyrie Armor, they were amazed by it.
Throughout the entire process, Kiana's face always seemed somewhat unnatural.
I returned to my dormitory in the afternoon.
Kiana, dressed in Valkyrie armor, faced the mirror, scratched her messy hair, and then showed a troubled expression.
It doesn't seem so bad when wearing a school uniform; the fluffy and pretty Roman curls actually make one look very elegant. However, when wearing a tight-fitting suit of armor, the fluffy hairstyle looks somewhat out of place.
Kiana tried several times to get a new, suitable hairstyle, but her clumsy attempts all failed, leaving her hair a mess. In the end, she sighed in frustration and despair.
"It's rare to see you so troubled by your appearance," Qi Shi chuckled.
"Ugh~" Kiana lowered her head, feeling a little discouraged by her clumsiness: "But it really looks so strange."
She's a carefree person who doesn't pay much attention to her appearance, but when she puts on the Valkyrie armor and looks at her hairstyle, it's just too incongruous.
I just wanted to get a hairstyle that looked a little better, but it's so difficult.
"Come, sit here." A gentle voice came, and flames appeared in the room. Qi Shi guided her to sit down.
Kiana sat in front of the mirror, somewhat bewildered: "Ah, what am I supposed to do?"
Then she saw the swirling, magnificent flames begin to gather, eventually coalescing into a golden human figure with a general outline and facial features. Only a gentle and serene image could be vaguely discerned, but this was the first time Kiana had seen Qi Shi in this form.
Kiana watched as Qi Shi came up behind her, gently raised his hand to comb his slightly disheveled hair, and involuntarily held his breath.
Time seemed to stand still.
Qi Shi remained silent, only gently moving her hands to guide and weave her smooth white hair together.
Kiana watched him patiently braid her hair into an exquisite shape in the mirror. Although she couldn't see his face clearly, she could imagine that he must be looking focused and serious at that moment.
My breathing slowed down, a strange feeling—an inexplicable tension, yet also a touch of joy deep inside.
She seemed to suddenly realize for the first time that Qi Shi was a boy...
No, she had always known that Qi Shi was a boy. To be precise, it was the first time she realized the strange, tingling atmosphere between the two of them.
Kiana inexplicably felt her cheeks burning.
She didn't know where this feeling came from, but her heart was racing involuntarily, and she didn't dare to look at the other person.
Her mind was a jumbled mess, filled with images of him gently and attentively braiding her hair.
She suddenly recalled the moments she had shared with the two of them, both joyful and frustrating, and the sense of security she had felt with each of them.
Then she suddenly remembered that her old man had once told her that only the person she would spend the rest of her life with could braid her hair.
My heart started racing even faster.
My heart was churning with emotions, but my body sat stiff and tense, with only my slightly sweaty palms clenched.
Time passed slowly, leaving only a quiet and strange atmosphere, and the girl's flustered and shy heart.
A dozen minutes later, Qi Shi finally stopped what he was doing, looked at his completed masterpiece, and nodded with a satisfied smile.
"Okay."
"Yes, it's vibrant, romantic, and full of youthful energy. This is definitely the perfect hairstyle for you."
Kiana just blushed and kept her head down, not daring to look up at him.
"It's done, all done."
With her cheeks burning hot, she spoke softly, looking up at the two delicate and beautiful braids at the back of her hair in the mirror. Just as Qi Shi had described, she liked them at first glance.
"Thank you, I really like it," Kiana said in an almost inaudible voice.
"You, you should go back now. You've worked hard, get some rest."
Her mind was racing and she didn't even know how she managed to get Qi Shi to leave afterwards.
"Uuuuuuu——!"
After seeing Qi Shi return, Kiana immediately threw herself onto the bed, covering her burning cheeks with the blanket and emitting increasingly embarrassed moans. She rolled around, but was careful not to mess up her newly braided hair.
Chapter 57 Thunder Queen
boom! boom! boom!
In the early morning kitchen, the dull thud of sharp knives striking something could be heard continuously.
Bronya watched as Raimei, radiating a suffocating aura, chopped bones with a knife in the kitchen. Her emotionless, repetitive swings of the knife made it seem as if she were chopping something else entirely, not ribs.
I have a feeling that Mei-neechan has been a bit scary lately.
And wouldn't it be a bit too greasy to eat ribs first thing in the morning?
In the kitchen, Raiden Mei's eyes were somewhat vacant as she mechanically chopped the ribs.
It has been eight days since I last saw him.
Since being rescued when Changkong City collapsed, she has never seen him again, and he no longer appears at night as before.