40 Captain

After having dinner together, the three of them finally returned to the dormitory building.

On the way home, Himeko chatted endlessly with Kiana, although Kiana urged Himeko to give Theresa's gift, Himeko seemed to have no intention of giving it.

Seeing this, Kiana felt annoyed with Himeko who was playing tricks on her.

Kouro who was watching beside her somewhat understood the real reason why Himeko did not give the gift.

The so-called gift was probably related to Honkai or even self-defense weapons that were inappropriate for ordinary people to see.

After arriving at the dormitory building Kouro then said calmly.

"I still have some things to take care of, so you guys can talk to each other. And also Himeko-nee, you are welcome to stay in this dormitory building for today, it's fine if you sleep together with Kiana. After all, this dormitory building is very quiet."

Hearing Kouro's good intentions, Himeko smiled politely and said.

"Oh... No need, I'll just talk to Kiana for a while after which I'll leave. And also thank you for the treat earlier. If there's a chance, I'll treat you again."

Although Himeko asked Kiana to treat her to dinner earlier, when they were at the restaurant, Kiana just enjoyed her meal and completely forgot to pay.

In the end, it was Kouro who paid the bill for both of them.

Himeko had a good impression of this handsome boy, certainly not because Kouro called her big sister (Himeko-nee).

"You're welcome." Kouro nodded understandingly at Himeko then climbed the stairs and left Himeko and Kiana alone on the first floor of the dormitory.

After confirming that Kouro was really gone, Himeko then took out two objects to Kiana.

She first pointed at the first object which looked like an ordinary watch before explaining.

"This is a Honkai energy concentration monitoring watch that looks no different from an ordinary watch. When the Honkai Energy reaches a dangerous level, it will emit a special sound. "

Himeko's expression then became serious and continued, "Kiana, I hope that when you hear the sound you should immediately move away from the area."

Himeko explained this tool in considerable detail, but Kiana's gaze remained fixed on the other gift for a long time, Himeko finally introduced the Gift that Kiana was staring at.

"This pair of pistols is a Honkai destruction weapon called [Artemis' Guardian]."

The Artemis Guardian was a weapon of the same level as the Nitro Crystal weapon Kouro used, even slightly better.

The pair of pistols were Kiana's character signature weapons, giving her a high match.

"This gun can be used by a Valkyrie who can use Honkai energy, this gun's bullets can blow off the head of an Honkai Beast in one shot. "

Kiana then discovered the fine print hidden in the pair of pistols.

[May the moonlight be with you, Kiana. Love, Siegfried, Cecilia and Theresa]

Her breath contracted slightly after reading the inscription.

'Father... Mother... Auntie...'

Although she had no memories of her mother at all... She could feel a sense of warmth from the print.

As her mind was filled with the writing, Himeko's words broke her reverie.

"Be careful in using it, unless there is a Honkai Eruption, don't use it casually and also hide this weapon from your boyfriend."

"Kouro is not my boyfriend!" Kiana shouted involuntarily with her face slightly reddened with embarrassment.

"Yes, yes I understand." Himeko said with a faint smile as she saw Kiana blushing.

These two gifts were given because of the Honkai Eruption that occurred in the suburbs of Nagazora.

Otherwise, Himeko would never have agreed for Theresa to give Kiana these gifts, rather she would not have agreed to lend her the Honkai Extermination Weapon.

All the Honkai Extermination Weapons used by the Valkyries were indeed beyond human reason, once misused it would definitely bring great danger.

If it is not a specially trained Valkyrie, even if the Valkyrie has the appropriate qualifications, it will not be suitable to use this Honkai destruction weapon.

Kiana happily wanted to take it.

But Himeko did not immediately let go, but instead looked at Kiana and said seriously.

"Remember what I said before?"

"I know, I know, I used a gun when I fought Honkai with my father before. Don't worry, I won't aim this gun at anything other than Honkai Beasts and Undead."

Unlike most girls, Kiana is passionate about fighting and killing.

After stating that solemnly, Kiana could not stop playing [Artemis' Guardian] in her hand and then asked curiously.

"Why did Aunt Theresa suddenly think of giving me a gift like this?"

Himeko immediately wanted to find an excuse to hide the truth, but after thinking a bit she changed her mind.

Although Principal Theresa did not want Kiana to know about St. Freya's academy, Theresa did not seem to be hiding Honkai's information from Kiana.

Then judging from Kiana's words, the other party seemed to have been dealing with Honkai for a long time.

Then...

"That's because the Honkai Eruption just happened in the eastern suburbs of Nagazora city."

"What?!"

Kiana's previously happy expression suddenly changed when she heard of the Honkai Eruption.

She knew very well how terrifying the Honkai Eruption was and had even experienced it herself.

Thinking about this her expression hardened, she finally had good friends and also had a comfortable life, will all these things be destroyed because of the Honkai Eruption?

Last time, her father should have also disappeared because of the Honkai Eruption.

'Damn it, why is my happy life always destroyed by Honkai.' Kiana thought with a gloomy face.

This time, she vowed to protect Kouro and Mei with all her might.

Seeing Kiana who looked worried, Himeko said in a soft voice.

"You don't need to worry too much, it was just a small-scale Honkai Eruption and the Honkai Beast that appeared has also been defeated."

"Now, Nagazora city is safe, Don't worry even if there is still danger, headmaster Theresa will definitely not let that happen."

After a short pause, Himeko continued.

"There are many things Theresa is hiding about Honkai's information and she is doing it with good intentions, because she doesn't want you to know, the more you know, the more you regret it later."

Seeing Kiana look down and not speak, Himeko simply patted her shoulder, then turned to leave.

Before leaving the dormitory, she stopped and spoke without looking back.

"The relatives, friends and comrades who fought side by side with me have long since died because of Honkai. I fought desperately and walked step by step until now."

Memories of her as a Valkyrie flashed through Himeko's mind and continued.

"But every time I face the Honkai Eruption, I still feel helpless against it. The world is so big, when and where a Honkai Eruption suddenly happens is completely unknown. "

Himeko turned her head slightly and continued.

"Kiana, someday when you have to face Honkai, don't ever think of defeating it, but think of surviving."

"So, who will defeat Honkai in the end?"

Kiana raised her head, her eyes shining with determination, showing a different character than usual.

Himeko finally turned her head and smiled at Kiana, a smile complicated with various emotions such as bitterness and determination.

"This is us, we are the Valkyries, the ones who swore to protect the common people, we will fight Honkai to the death so you don't have to worry."

Himeko now understood Theresa's concern for Kiana to the point of giving her a weapon for self-defense.

"Kiana, you don't need to study to become a Valkyrie from St. Freya's Academy, because your Aunt Theresa loves you very much."

Himeko finally left, disappearing from the sight of Kiana who was full of doubts because of her words.

...

Outside.

Himeko looked sad in the eyes of Kouro who was watching her on the roof of the dormitory building.

Silently watching Himeko walk out of Nagazora city, Kouro raised his head to look at the sky where Himeko disappeared.

There was only darkness at night and the moon in the sky was not enough to illuminate the night sky.

But Kouro saw a strange ripple in the sky with movement in another direction, perhaps that ripple was the Hyperion War airship.

Seeing that, Kouro imagined himself standing on the Hyperion and hearing the Valkyries calling him captain.