Chapter 15: Maid
After learning from Yae Sakura what happened after he fainted, Kirataka also understood why he was brought aboard the Hyperion.
Because he blocked that batch of Titan mechas, and the Schicksal Squad that arrived to scout the area, Cocolia's plan to continue to recover the Herrscher of Thunder was blocked.
Well, although he hasn't seen her yet, Kirataka estimates that Bronya should have also sneaked in as a survivor.
Although her aptitude in Honkai energy is far inferior to Kiana and Mei, compared to the other two, she has more or less undergone long-term training from Cocolia, so naturally she is still qualified to study at St. Freya Academy.
However, Kirataka knew that the old witch Cocolia would never give up just because of this failure.
From his impression alone, this fellow with blood on her hands will continue to try more methods to obtain the power of the Herrscher in the future.
Including but not limited to sending Joyce series clones to attack St. Freya Academy in an attempt to capture Mei, planning to use the core of the Herrscher of Death in Singapore to recreate the tragedy of Nagazora City, and... taking away the Gem of Desire from Wendy.
It can be said that most of the early events were caused by this woman.
On the contrary, Otto, who was the mastermind behind the scenes, did almost nothing evil during his time as a student at St. Freya's Academy among the three great families.
After all, that man just hopes that Kiana can live as happily as possible in the academy. The deeper her feelings for the people around her, the more likely it is that the obedient Herrscher of the Void that he wants to create will appear when the Queen arrives.
So, right now, there is no need to worry too much about what Otto will do...
Kirataka pondered.
Of course, this is just the general information he knows. As for what the future will be like, it is impossible to make a complete conclusion now.
In short, now that we are on Hyperion's ship, it shouldn't be difficult to enter St. Freya's Academy.
Kirataka recalled the ability he had acquired to control electricity and magnetism. He stretched out a finger with interest, trying to summon an electric current.
Unfortunately, the leaping electric light did not appear at his fingertips as expected.
Apparently, he was still in an overloaded state because of the electromagnetic cannon that had fired and destroyed the tactical mecha.
This situation can probably be called the "battery exhausted" state.
'There is no other way. I can only wait until I have recovered and then study this ability carefully.'
"By the way, Miss Sakura, what are your plans for the future?"
Kirataka looked at the pink-haired girl who was standing, or floating beside his bed.
Although the purpose was different, the Miko did help him a lot.
"Kirataka, you are planning to go to the St. Freya Academy they mentioned, right? I... I think I should go there too."
Yae Sakura hesitated for a moment and explained:
"Among the three people who came to rescue you and the other two girls this time, there is a white-haired girl... I care about her very much. From her, I can feel the aura of a close friend of mine."
If nothing unexpected happens, she is talking about Theresa. After all, that girl who never grows up has Kallen's blood flowing in her body.
Well, maybe that's a good thing?
However, she might not be able to show her true face for the time being; after all, she is still in a relatively weak state.
Moreover, rashly appearing on this ship in the guise of a fox-eared miko would inevitably cause a commotion.
"Anyway, you should just stay with me for now until you go to the academy."
As for what will happen when they get there, they will talk about it later.
After all, St. Freya's Academy is quite large... maybe Yae Sakura will become a ghost story in the academy?
At this moment, Kirataka heard the sound of the door opening.
Yae Sakura immediately dispersed her spirit and hid back in Kirataka's body.
'...Who is coming?'
Theresa? Himeko? Or Kiana or Mei...
Oh, because he was interrupted by those Titan mechas, he didn't have the time to ask about Mei's condition…
Just as Kirataka was thinking, an unexpected but familiar figure came into his sight.
A black silk maid uniform with rose accessories, short gray-gold hair, burgundy eyes, and an elegant yet polite smile.
The S-class Valkyrie of Schicksal, Rita Rossweisse!
'How did she get here?'
Kirataka is a question mark.
"You're awake, Mr. Kirataka."
Rita came to the bedside with a bowl of nutritious porridge.
"Hello, may I ask who you are?"
Kirataka asked, pretending to be confused.
The other party smiled slightly and replied with a faint smile:
"I'm just a maid who takes care of people. You can call me Rita."
'...There are not many people who can withstand your care.'
Kirataka secretly complained in his heart and then said:
"Thank you, Miss Rita."
Unlike people like Himeko and Theresa who are purely from the Far East, and unlike warriors like Fu Hua who obey Otto's arrangements but have their own ideas, Rita basically represents the Schicksal Headquarters, or Otto's will.
Therefore, her appearance here must be because of the intention of the Bishop of Heaven's Schicksal.
Did she come here to investigate the situation of the Third Herrscher? Or did she come here to monitor Kiana's condition?
Or maybe... both?
"You are a little tired and need to rest. Please rest here before returning to St. Freya Academy."
Rita said politely.
"...St. Freya's Academy?"
Kirataka asked knowingly.
"It's a school that trains warriors to fight against the Honkai. The school's leader, Miss Theresa, is very fond of you."
Rita said with a smile:
"After all, a Herrscher-level Honkai energy signal was detected on you."
"…"
Kirataka thought about it and felt that the reason for the Honkai energy signal was probably because of Yae Sakura.
Although he is unable to exert his powers now, Higokumaru was indeed a genuine Herrscher of Corruption in the past, so it is normal that he can detect the same Honkai energy fluctuations as the Herrscher of Thunder.
In terms of ability, he even fired a powerful railgun in front of Hyperion.
Obviously, from an outsider's perspective, Kirataka probably has an inexplicable relationship with the Herrscher of Thunder in various senses.
So, Theresa is planning to include both him and Mei under the scope of surveillance and education...
Wait, could it be that he will also have a bomb installed in his heart, the kind that will automatically explode upon detecting high-intensity Honkai energy?
Kirataka shook his head.
In short, although there seemed to be all kinds of wonderful misunderstandings, his plan to enter St. Freya's Academy was indeed half successful.
Just as Kirataka was thinking alone, a strange fragrance brought his consciousness back to reality.
Before, he was so busy finding ways to survive that he didn't think much about food.
Now that they are in a safe environment, people are always thinking about sex when they are well fed and warm...
"Rita still has some things to do, please enjoy your meal, Mr. Kirataka."
The dark-blond girl placed the nutritious porridge next to Kirataka's bed, then politely left.
Kirataka watched Rita leave before picking up the nutritious porridge on the bedside table.
He was thinking about the significance of Rita coming to his room specifically to talk to him.
——This meticulous Valkyrie never does anything unnecessary.
Because he had displayed peculiar abilities during the incident in Nagazora City, she wanted to observe closely and collect information about him?
Perhaps it was because of his Herrscher-like abilities that he caught Rita's attention.
While thinking, Kirataka subconsciously fed a mouthful of porridge into his mouth.
'Wait, what kind of delicacy is this...?!'
'——I almost forgot that Rita is a top chef at the same level as Mei.'
'Really, really fragrant...'
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