Chapter 14: Lessons with Himeko Murata

The attempt to strategize against the Herrscher of the Void ended in failure, which didn't surprise Himeko. However, what did surprise her was that Luo Lin had repeatedly disrupted her opportunities to attack during the battle, or rather, Luo Lin hadn't been cooperating with her at all.

This greatly frustrated Himeko. She looked at Luo Lin with suspicion, who was wearing Schiksal's uniform, and rushed up to her, grabbing her ear.

"Since you call me teacher, then I must fulfill my duty as a teacher—how did you manage to graduate?! What were you thinking with those two grenades?!"

"Waaah!"

Luo Lin tried to explain that she was always busy with documents and forms, hardly ever going on field assignments, so naturally she had completely forgotten what was taught in school...

Obviously, Himeko couldn't accept such an explanation, but after venting her anger, she regained her composure. Looking at the Herrscher of the Void, who had returned to her initial position and posture, Himeko furrowed her brows and released her grip on Luo Lin's ear.

"Luo Lin, you said you're the owner or master of this space, right?"

"Um..."

"Then can't you summon some teaching materials and targets? I'll give you a crash course right now!"

Himeko quickly made a decision, intending to give Luo Lin some special tutoring.

"Huh? A crash course...?"

Himeko glared at Luo Lin, who quickly raised her hand in surrender. "Okay, okay, no problem... Miss Himeko, what exactly do you need? Let me see if I can afford it..."

"Need to spend currency? Then forget about the targets. You can engage in real combat directly; that's where real learning happens. As for the teaching materials..."

Himeko rattled off a list of teaching material names like a machine gun, many of which Luo Lin vaguely remembered. They were mostly related to combat techniques and strategies that she has seen in Schicksal's public library. Of course, Luo Lin only had a vague impression of them after having briefly glanced at them. When she first transmigrated, Luo Lin was already busy with logistics and paperwork, skipping the part about facing Honkai Beasts head-on during her studies and going straight to intelligence and logistics...

Fortunately, these teaching materials and aids packaged together cost less than 5 crystals, which was negligible compared to the crystals obtained from her Abyss settlement rewards earlier. Luo Lin gritted her teeth, enduring the pain in her heart, and silently recited "this is a necessary sacrifice" as she closed her eyes and bought everything.

The first experience of shopping in the system store was dedicated to teaching materials and aids, which seemed a bit awkward compared to other transmigrators and reincarnators who spent their crystals on drawing cards and buying skills. It was truly abominable!!

After receiving the items, Himeko inspected them and breathed a sigh of relief. These teaching materials and aids were no different from those she used in St. Freya. After arranging everything neatly, Himeko looked at Luo Lin obediently sitting in the chair, almost feeling like she was back in the classroom at St. Freya Academy.

"Ugh, why am i working overtime like this and no one pays me... "

After complaining for a few more words, Himeko focused on teaching Luo Lin.

She spent a few minutes creating a concise and powerful booklet, covering the key points and difficulties of the entire combat techniques and strategy-related courses. These high-difficulty questions quickly left Luo Lin's head spinning. She racked her brains, struggled to think, and spent several times the time it took to set the questions before finally filling out the paper.

Himeko supervised the whole process. When she saw Luo Lin put down her pen with a relieved expression, she also had a measure of Luo Lin's level. She rubbed Luo Lin's head and comforted her, "Okay, I have a rough idea of your situation now. With this score in the practical part, no wonder you went straight to the Logistics and Intelligence Department..."

Impressed by Himeko's high emotional intelligence assessment, Luo Lin felt embarrassed. "So, Teacher Himeko, what do we do next?"

"How much time do we have left? In other words, how long can I stay? You summoned me here, such an exaggerated function must have a limitation."

Luo Lin was surprised by Himeko's analysis. She summoned the system's built-in clock and confirmed, "Currently, there may be a little over an hour left before I have to leave and wake up for work-related matters..."

"Then let's divide the time into two parts. We'll spend the first hour learning theoretical knowledge, and the rest of the time will be spent in direct combat—only through combat can you quickly integrate the knowledge you've learned."

Himeko patted Luo Lin's shoulder. "We'll continue with the course later. Don't forget to summon me again, understand?"

"I understand..."

"Then let's begin."

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It must be said that although Himeko usually appeared carefree, enjoyed drinking, and always wanted to find a boyfriend, when it came to teaching and her duties, Himeko could be considered a top-notch instructor and soldier.

Before joining Schiksal, Himeko was already a highly intelligent talent. At the age of 19, she obtained a doctoral degree from the California Institute of Technology. Later, after receiving training and having artificial Stigmata implanted in Schiksal, she directly joined the Valkyrie Assault Team.

This team, similar in positioning to a special forces unit, dealt with more complicated situations. Therefore, its members not only needed exceptional courage and combat capabilities but also required high strategic and tactical skills—Himeko's ability to join the team proved her outstanding qualities.

Years of training in the Assault Team honed Himeko's comprehensive abilities. Afterwards, she left the front line and went to St. Freya Academy to become a teacher. All her previous experiences and trials allowed Himeko to shine in the field of education as well.

In response to Luo Lin's weaknesses expressed in the test paper, Himeko developed a plan that addressed both individual skills and tactical strategies. She explained the knowledge in a simple and understandable way, then threw out questions effortlessly, forcing Luo Lin to use her newly learned techniques flexibly.

Soon, Luo Lin was amazed by Himeko's teaching style. The seemingly unrelated points of knowledge were connected by Himeko, combined with her years of frontline experience. In just one hour, Luo Lin found herself understanding a lot of things.

"Don't be so surprised. This knowledge cannot just stay on paper. Your brain may have understood it, but your body hasn't. Besides, can you be sure you remember everything? Have you memorized it? At this point, you might think you understand, but later you'll forget it all—remember to review!"

Luo Lin nodded in agreement. "Understood, Teacher Himeko."

After the theory class came the tense and exciting practical segment. Luo Lin opened the Infinity Abyss, ignoring all the miscellaneous information on the scoreboard, and entered the battle with a learning attitude.

"Pay attention to your surroundings, don't make such big movements!"

"Are you a U.S. soldier? Calling for artillery as soon as you see the enemy? Save your grenades!"

"Keep your distance! Stay away from the Honkai Beasts! Get close to those iron lumps with only long-range weapons!"

Himeko's scolding echoed in Luo Lin's ears as she hurriedly dealt with the enemies, putting the knowledge into practice...

"Good, remember this feeling. Next, we'll practice cooperation in pairs!"

Himeko nodded, raising her Sunfire Greatsword and charging into the battlefield, flames splashing, looking heroic and valiant!