Anxiety About Being Left on the Shelf: A Fine Schicksal Valkyrie Tradition

"... You will see, Captain Ragna."

Himeko took a deep breath and solemnly accepted the greatsword with its black blade and blue edges.

"I will not let you down."

"Don't be so nervous."

Ragna looked at Himeko and comforted her.

"Actually, I care more about the general-purpose Valkyrie Armor than these weapons."

At this time, the Valkyrie Armor technology of Schicksal was not yet mature, and it was not even possible to equip the members of the stormtroopers with armor. Although their uniforms did have the effect of protecting against Honkai Energy, calling this level of protection "armor" was really an exaggeration.

"On the battlefield, survival rate is the most important thing..." Ragna sighed. "Never mind, how about we talk about something happier?"

"Something happier?"

Himeko was taken aback.

"Yes, to be on the bright side—next year we're going to be stationed elsewhere—which means we won't have to stay cooped up at headquarters anymore." Ragna smiled slightly. "And the destination is Britain, safe and comfortable, it's practically a vacation."

Upon hearing Ragna's words, the surrounding team members cheered, and even Himeko showed a somewhat surprised and sarcastic expression.

"Wow, has that bishop finally taken a liking to something?"

Having been here for so long, Himeko and her seniors have learned to occasionally make sarcastic remarks about their superiors.

"Who knows what His Holiness the bishop is thinking, but for us, we just have to do as he says."

Ragna shrugged.

"The New Year is just around the corner. By the way, Himeko, what are your plans?"

"What's the arrangement... Does staying cooped up in the dorm and rotting away count?"

"Then I'll find you out." Ragna laughed.

It's impossible for Himeko to just stay cooped up and fester. No matter what, she has to let those who care about her know that she's safe, like Reanna and Yang.

... Looking at it this way, it seems like everyone who needs to report that they're safe is a member of Anti-Entropy?

I'm not a spy, am I?

... Although the Anti-Entropy Leader is right beside me.

After bidding farewell to Ragna and her seniors, Himeko walked along, glancing at Liu Bai in deep thought.

"... Himeko, what are you looking at?"

"I was thinking if I gave away the Anti-Entropy Leader, I could level up a few times—just kidding." Himeko said with a smile. "Speaking of which, it might just be the two of us celebrating the New Year this year. Liu Bai, is there anything you want to do? Or any wishes you have?"

"What do you want to do? What is your wish?"

This question really made Liu Bai think deeply.

"If you really want to say that, then there really is such a thing."

Liu Bai turned to look at Himeko.

"How about trying on a cheongsam? — Before you completely turn into a petty thug?"

"Wow, you really don't hold back when you talk! Who's the scoundrel?" Himeko grinned.

"Excuse my bluntness, Himeko, you're losing more and more of your girlish charm these days."

Although you can still vaguely make out the shape of the "Polar Blade".

"If you were to get beaten up for three and a half months, let's see if you'd still have any girlish charm."

Himeko made a gesture as if she wanted to spit, but then stopped herself.

... She was actually still somewhat concerned about the girlish aspects of herself.

"Anyway, it's a cheongsam, right... How about we make some dumplings for the New Year? I'm really grateful for your help these past two years."

"And then all the dumplings ended up in your stomach?"

"... You haven't changed at all in the last two years. You may not be good at anything else, but you're a master at ruining the atmosphere."

Himeko's lips twitched.

"One word: to cover or not to cover?"

"Bag."

Liu Bai stated that he is also an honest person.

He hadn't celebrated his own Chinese New Year for a while and was actually missing it.

The last time we celebrated a Chinese New Year in a Chinese style was in Fu Hua's simulation, right?

—It has indeed been a long time.

"But then again, I don't know how to make dumplings."

"I guessed so. Your cooking skills are really just so-so." Liu Bai wasn't surprised at all by Himeko's words. "But it's not a big deal. It's just making dumplings. I'll teach you. I guarantee you'll learn in three minutes... uh, within an hour."

"... Your change of heart really makes me feel complicated."

"I simply have a rational understanding of my own teaching abilities—so please have a correct and clear understanding of your culinary skills as well."

If you had Fu Hua's level of cooking skills, I could definitely teach you how to make dumplings in three minutes, okay?

The only saving grace was that, while Himeko's cooking skills weren't on Fu Hua's, they weren't terrible either.

It's finally, finally, finally over!

A 30,000-mile update in 24 hours—the limits of human capability are truly limitless.

Of course, the more important lesson is that if you don't work hard at the beginning of the month, your liver will be ruined by the end of the month.

I'm starting to feel a little dizzy...

Py time:

Honkai: Theresa Discovers My Flame-Chasers Personality

Lin Qiu transmigrated to the Honkai world and became a lazy bum in the logistics department of the St. Freya Academy. At the same time, his personality began to split, and every few weeks a new personality, [Flame-Chasers], would appear.

The first to awaken was Elysia, who possessed the [True Self] inscription. She constantly wanted him to go find pretty girls to play with, but Lin Qiu only wanted to slack off and collect his salary...

At the same time, Theresa, the principal of the St. Freya Academy, also obtains a simulator that can simulate the development prospects of the St. Freya Academy and the lives of its members!

The first simulation: Kiana's life. She becomes the Herrscher of the Void at Schicksal Headquarters, causing the Great Honkai.

In the second simulation, Fu Hua, a model student, is betrayed by Otto and becomes Herrscher in her physical body.

In the third simulation, Raiden Mei... needless to say, once again became Herrscher.

What's going on? Why are all her students Herrscher?! Theresa was completely bewildered.

Until she discovered that there was another option in the simulator, which was the logistics minister Lin Qiu who had been slacking off all the time!

The ultimate warrior with the mission of Flame-Chasers to fight against the Honkai is actually this lazybones?

Chapter 187 The Anxiety of Leftover Women is a Fine Tradition of the Valkyrie of Schicksal

Schicksal, Valkyrie Dormitory.

Before she knew it, Himeko had been at the Schicksal Headquarters for almost half a year.

To be honest, the Schicksal Headquarters in 2006 was much quieter than it would be eleven years later. Liu Bai vaguely remembered Rita's room being Ragna's now.

Or perhaps Rita deliberately chose Ragna's room?

The Unfading Blade was never established. If I'm lucky enough to return to Schicksal Headquarters in three or four years, I might even see Rita and Bianka wandering around there... or Kiana.

But that's a story for later.

"Hey, what are you spacing out for? How do you make dumplings? You just put the filling in the dough and pinch it closed, right?"

"... Although your description is logically correct, I feel I can let go of my expectations now that you've put it this way."

Lying on the sofa, Liu Bai watched Himeko, who was playing with dough, with twitching eyes.

"By the way, is the dumpling filling ready?"

"Of course I'm prepared. I'm not the kind of person who lacks common sense. Pork filling is perfectly normal, right?"

Himeko was quite unhappy that Liu Bai looked down on her cooking skills— Himeko now has a strange confidence in her own culinary abilities.

"Ha! Thank God," Liu Bai muttered.

"What kind of weird tone is that? Never mind! I can do it myself without you. I can still stuff the filling into the dough and wrap it up."

Himeko said angrily.

Honestly, I'm trying to cheer this guy up, and this attitude is such a downer.

What does it mean to "let go of expectations"? Her cooking skills have been constantly improving!

Himeko adjusted her cheongsam.

... Speaking of which, why is the slit on this ghost cheongsam so high?

Himeko looked at her bright red cheongsam with some discomfort, which made her feel a chill every now and then.

"Shall we have a competition?"

Liu Bai floated over with a smile, "Let's have a competition to see who can make the best dumplings..."

Knock knock!

"Himeko! We're coming in."

Ragna and the rest of the stormtroopers came in carrying large bags of stuff.

"... Is Schicksal lacking in protecting the Valkyrie's privacy?"

Himeko's lips twitched as she watched her seniors file in.

"This is the captain's right, Himeko ~ Here, a New Year's gift for a junior."

"Captain, Captain, you even brought a gift... I should be the one who's always been taken care of giving you the gift..."

Himeko accepted the gift with a flattered expression.

"How about opening it and taking a look?" Ragna urged with a smile.

"Here... here?" Although Himeko was usually very outspoken, she still retained the reserved nature expected of someone from the East.

"It's okay, let's open it and take a look."

Since Ragna was urging her so much, Himeko stopped making excuses and opened the bag with anticipation, taking out the contents.

Um... maid outfit?

Himeko's small eyes showed great confusion.

"So, here's the maid outfit I had ordered from the logistics department, with white stockings—or do you, Himeko, prefer black stockings?"

"... No, white stockings are fine, um, white stockings are fine."

Although the gift was a bit odd, it felt even better to the touch than the cheongsam she was wearing.

In any case, Himeko accepted the strange gift with mixed feelings of gratitude.

"White stockings are really perfect for a sixteen-year-old girl. Your captain really has good taste."

Liu Bai stroked his chin and commented.

Although Himeko is generally perceived as someone who wears alluring black stockings, at only sixteen years old, Himeko is actually more suited to wearing pure white stockings.

However, this comment only earned Himeko a fierce glare.

"So you're saying everyone won't all..."

"I brought you gifts."

The seniors all smiled and held up the bags they were carrying—for some reason, Himeko suddenly felt a chill down her spine.

"Look, Himeko, black lace lingerie~"