Chapter 85: "Grow happy"

When people have goals in life, they often change slowly from within.

Since seeing her older sister Bianka, doing her duties as a Valkyrie, and helping people in trouble together with Siegfried. The dim fire on Kiana's body started to burn again with a very bright flame.

Kaslana's blood in her body began to boil again.

She wanted to be a hero just like them.

She wanted to become a valkyrie too.

That's why, even if Cecilia refused to let her complete the same task as her father and big sister, Kiana's determination would not waver.

This can be seen from her starting to practice the Gun Kata technique which she often neglects.

Kiana's goal became very clear.

Become a rank-A valkyrie, and chase her older sister!

Of course, being an understanding big sister, Thea would join the training together with her.

She wanted to see how far Kiana's burning determination could last.

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In Theresa training room...

Fight against chariot-class Honkai beasts. Kiana and Thea, who were fighting together, coordinated their movements, and the two of them finally managed to defeat the Honkai beast in front of them without getting hurt in the slightest.

But even so, Kiana was still panting with exhaustion.

As for Thea, she was just a little hot. After all her current body was the body she had already strengthened with a semi-ICHOR activator. Her current fleshy body has a power that has already surpassed the upper-class valkyrie rank-A body.

Aurora: "Is that all?"

Snapped her finger once more to summon dozens of portals. This time there were a dozen Chariot-class Honkai beasts that came out all at once.

That's right, the Monster that Kiana and Thea fought earlier wasn't the result of a training machine simulation.

Rather it was really a real honkai beast, summoned by Aurora using the power of Herrscher of Void.

Kiana panicked: "Wait! Wait! Wait! Why did there suddenly summon a lot of Honkai beast!? Give me a moment to rest!"

Aurora shook her head: "You are so cute Kiana. War will give you no time to rest. A Valkyrie like you should die earlier to give others who are more capable a chance."

Kiana shouted: "But why do I feel like you just want to torture me!?"

"It's just your imagination."

"Then why are you smiling!!!"

"Oh am I smiling? My bad."

Kiana: "...."

Gritting her teeth with difficulty, and trying to squeeze out all the strength she had left. Kiana, who was holding two pistols, was finally able to stand up with difficulty.

"Okay... I'm ready! Let's start!"

"As you wish."

Snapped her fingers, and made the chariot-class Honkai beast, start moving again at her command. Aurora, who saw Kiana rolling on the floor with an exhausted facial expression to avoid the Honkai beast's attack, couldn't help but smile.

Indeed, seeing the suffering of others can make you happy.

Especially when seeing the person you hate suffer under your hands. The smile on Aurora's face grew even wider, and it turned into a very arrogant smile.

Thea gave encouragement from the sidelines: "Come on Kiana, you can definitely surpass your limits! Keep spirit!"

Aurora was suddenly surprised: "What!? Why are you here? You didn't help her?"

Thea waved her hand casually: "Don't worry, she doesn't even know that I'm not fighting with her at this time. Look at her focused expression. As long as no limbs break up. The broken bones and bloody wounds she has can I casually heal with my power."

As someone who has the experience to upgrade her current body to that of an S-rank valkyrie. Training with Kiana is purely a waste of time.

All the Honkai beasts that Kiana has a hard time facing right now, she can easily slay in a matter of a few minutes using just her fleshy bodies.

It wasn't even using the power of Herrscher's stigmata that she currently possessed.

The reason why she could come to this training ground was simply to seek her own combat experience, and she also wanted to see how Kiana could develop further under pressure.

Seeing Kiana who looked very tired, but refused to give up. Thea, who could see the burning determination in Kiana's eyes to pursue her dreams, could only smile gently.

"This is what I'm looking for. Grow up in a normal way."

"As your big sister, I feel very happy that you have grown up happy like this."

"Kiana..."

Thea smiled proudly.

"You are finally taking the first step towards growing up."

"Congratulation."

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St. Freya High school...

28 March, 2012...

It didn't feel like three months had passed when they entered St. Freya, and their first test of combat training was about to begin.

Stand together with other students in the practice area. Thea who had already changed into her battle uniform, looked at her current body with a very confused look.

"Is it just my feelings, or am I growing tall too fast?"

"What do you mean?" Kiana asked curiously.

"Kiana, look at the height of the people around you."

Tilted her head in confusion, and looked at the surrounding students intently. Kiana who realized something, suddenly froze in place.

Kiana whispered: "Sister, I feel that we are both very high."

Thea rolled her eyes: "That's what I just said just now."

In the adolescent stage, a human's body does grow very quickly at the age of 12 and over.

Especially for the Kaslana family who have the Honkai beast gene in their bodies. Their growth was so fast that the difference could be seen very clearly with the naked eye.

From a 1,5 meter tall little girl, to a 1,6 meter tall person in one month. This body growth is too fast, and of course this cannot be separated from the intense training they do every day.

This reminds Thea of ​​a plot in the game where Kiana becomes a junior at Chiba academy high school. At that time, Kiana was actually about 12 years old, but had a body like a 14-year-old teenager. She managed to deceive many people that she was a teenage girl who was growing up to become an adult.

She also recalled Bianka, who was still 19 years old but had a body like a mother's.

Mommy goose...

Thinking of the durandal nickname in the future, Thea couldn't help but smile.

This nickname is really very intriguing.

"I know some people here have survived an attack by a Honkai beast, and decided to become a Valkyrie to get revenge on the honkai."

Himeko who was standing in front of her students, spoke in a serious tone, and she glared at all of them.

"No, maybe almost all of you are. Everyone here wants to take revenge on the honkai. However, I need to remind each of you something."

"When you form a team, when you become a valkyrie, your life doesn't belong to you alone. It also belongs to your teammates."

"I don't want to see a fool who wants to sacrifice her life just because of the hatred in your heart. Anyone who still has such thoughts, get out of line, and join the logistics team immediately!"

Staring at her students with sharp eyes but also very dangerous. This former valkyrie squad Stormtrooper began to show her ferocity that never fades.

All her disciples could only lower their heads because they couldn't bear this kind of domineering aura.

"It's not too late to surrender. Or if you're scared to make a decision, then I'll be the one to make it for you."

"Today's practical training will probably be the first, and also the last, battle drill for all of you."

"Anyone that's weak, then she must retreat! Honkai beast won't give you any mercy! Being a fighter type valkyrie is not where you are right now!"

"Bring out all of your strength! Bring out everything you can! Show your determination to beat the honkai!"

"Valkyries, get ready!"

"Your first battle practice, START!!!"