Mei and Bronya's Turn (Continued)

Himeko scratched her head, but Ragna's expression gradually turned strange.

Why does that sound like it has a hidden meaning?

"Um... are you aware of Schicksal's defensive capabilities?"

To be honest, when Ragna was still with Schicksal, he only had a superficial understanding of Schicksal's defenses.

For example, Valkyrie's defense deployment map... Although it looks impressive, it has been three years since she left Schicksal.

Deploying defenses and such is outdated information.

"Hmm... I only have a vague understanding."

Liu Bai mumbled, "I left something on the network when I returned to the Schicksal Headquarters back then. Can I say that to Theresa?"

Theresa and Otto haven't completely broken up yet.

"Given the defense capabilities and iteration speed of Schicksal Airport, it's practically impossible for a single one of these things to penetrate the defense line... well, it would be difficult to even get close."

In the future invasion, Anti-Entropy only managed to successfully infiltrate the Hyperion by sending a large number of mechs as cover after hacking the defense system.

"And didn't you notice that this thing doesn't have a main gun?"

"Main gun?"

Himeko was taken aback, and glanced at the configuration list again... It seemed that there really was no main gun?

Himeko looked at Theresa with a puzzled expression.

"Well... because Himeko, you are the main gun."

Theresa turned her head away somewhat guiltily.

"And is it really appropriate for you to discuss how to storm the Schicksal Headquarters in front of me?"

"Don't change the subject, Principal."

Himeko remained unmoved.

"You want me, a good-for-nothing, to be the 'main gun' of a warship?"

"H-How is it? Aren't you flattered?" Theresa puffed out her chest to make her words more convincing.

However, the fact that Himeko didn't even correct Theresa's use of the term "you old man" reveals her guilty conscience.

"You're probably just surprised... Do you remember I'm from Anti-Entropy?"

Himeko's expression was subtle.

"Or are you making this arrangement precisely because I am Anti-Entropy person?"

"Huh? Ah? No! Absolutely not!"

Theresa quickly waved her hand in denial.

"That's how it was when it was handed over from headquarters, there's nothing I can do about it—they said it was tailor-made for you."

"... Where did he measure?"

Himeko complained.

Does she have more flesh than other A-rank Valkyrie or something?

"I think you are more suitable to be the main gun in terms of destructive power alone."

"The main gun..."

Ragna glanced at Himeko's somewhat overdeveloped chest.

"In this respect, Himeko, you are indeed more suitable for the main gun than the headmaster."

Ragna's resentful tone surprised Liu Bai.

Ragna's tone was often tinged with resentment.

Theresa, following Ragna's gaze, instantly understood what was happening and blushed immediately.

"Anyway, you can find Anti-Entropy to modify me! I... I'm leaving!"

Himeko looked speechlessly at her captain as Theresa fled in disarray, humiliated and embarrassed.

Didn't you just calm down? Why did you suddenly go back to being resentful?

"... Is there something you two need?"

Liu Bai looked at the two of them with some puzzlement.

"It's alright, Lord Alliance Leader." Ragna sighed again. "Um... can I request a transfer?"

"Transfer?"

Liu Bai was startled by Ragna's words.

"Ragna, what's wrong?"

"Well... I'm finding the teaching job a little boring... Why do you look like the world is ending?" Ragna looked at the tablet screen with a "Σ(っ°Д°;)っ" expression in surprise.

"... because I genuinely believe that you will find Ragna's work both tedious and surprising."

This is Ragna, the social practice and philanthropist who's obsessed with public welfare!

How could she find teaching a boring job?

"Well... it's a pity, but it's not impossible to transfer him."

Liu Bai was quite understanding—of course, more so because Ragna himself was very trustworthy.

"But Ragna, have you decided where you want to go?"

"Hmm... can't I rejoin the team?"

Ragna wanted to go back.

She wants to regroup the troops... Pshaw!

For no other reason than to team up with her teammates to make things difficult for Himeko.

Although I managed to let it go at first, well... this is the kind of thing that makes you angrier the more you think about it.

Seeing Liu Bai emerge only intensified Ragna's resentment.

"That's no problem... but how about we finish teaching this year's class first? I remember your class is the graduating class, right?"

"Ah... that's true..."

The adorable students in his own class eased Ragna's resentment.

"Speaking of which, is there anyone we can Anti-Entropy team? Like that class monitor from your class?" Liu Bai leaned forward.

"Wendy ..." Ragna looked troubled when talking about his class monitor. "That girl is already A-rank Valkyrie. She's long been on the radar of headquarters, and even her post-graduation plans have been arranged—she's quite enthusiastic about it."

"... Then forget it."

Liu Bai felt a little regretful about this.

After all, Theresa and Anti-Entropy are only in a cooperative relationship. It would be bad if something like a robbery occurred and caused them to break up.

"Speaking of which, can our Anti-Entropy recruit Valkyrie from St. Freya?"

If we can't poach Wendy, a high-quality player, then trying a different approach isn't out of the question.

"You're overthinking it. As long as you're a B-rank Valkyrie, headquarters will have a record of it."

Although the Valkyrie have become less compliant, their primary combat standards remain unchanged.

Grade B is always a hurdle.

"Those below grade B are possible... but it's practically impossible for graduates to have such people, and it's not worth it."

Anti-Entropy has no shortage of low- to mid-level combat power; those Titan Mechs are incredibly fierce in combat, aren't they?

"That's true."

Ragna's words brought Liu Bai back to his senses.

That's right. Anti-Entropy has always lacked is elite combat power, that is, the middle and upper levels of the pyramid. If it were Schicksal, it would be like A-rank Valkyrie.

Below that, a group of mechs of various models, led by the Titan Mechs, would suffice. Above that, although there is a slight shortage, Joyce and Reanna are not to be underestimated.

"Sigh... then let's leave it at that."

Although Liu Bai is a pure love warrior, he doesn't mind having pure love for other people's love—for example, the Valkyrie of Schicksal.

Ragna's speech immediately dampened Liu Bai's spirits.

However, if we change our perspective, we've already recruited quite a few people from Schicksal.

Ragna's entire squad of elite Valkyrie, by today's rating standards, would all be considered A-level.

Even taking a step back, the entire Anti-Entropy was dug out from Schicksal.

... So I'm a seasoned blondie?

"However... well, adhering to the principle of 'trying three times even if there's no chance,' why not give it a shot?"

"... Yes, ma'am."

A year has passed in the blink of an eye. Wendy's generation of Valkyrie graduated from St. Freya, and Ragna was subsequently transferred.

Even though she was being transferred, Ragna and her team members would still send Liu Bai some things from time to time.

Yes, for Liu Bai.

Himeko wasn't Himeko at all.

Himeko, with a "handsome ghost" by her side, has become a class enemy of the entire stormtrooper squad.

This caused Himeko to be quite depressed for a time.

With Liu Bai's help, Kiana's grades have improved slightly over the past six months, but the extent of her progress has made Liu Bai lose confidence.

Fu Hua remains the class monitor, but after the initial enthusiasm fades, the nickname "Big Sister" is gradually losing its presence—of course, Fu Hua is quite happy about this.

In comparison, the only one who hasn't changed is Theresa —she's just gone from being forty-one to forty-two years old.

As for the St. Freya Academy, enrollment remains somewhat difficult, so as an ally, Anti-Entropy selflessly provided two new students to the St. Freya Academy.

—Raiden Mei and Bronya Zaychek

Liu Bai's two younger sisters.

But then again, why isn't Seele?

Haven't these three become the Anti-Entropy Trio?

"Because... Seele isn't feeling well."

"It was Mei who hung Seele... Veliona on the ceiling again."

Bronya ruthlessly exposed Mei's lie.

"W-Where is that...?" Mei immediately looked embarrassed. "That... that was done by another me..."

Those two are you, right?

Liu Bai stared speechlessly at Mei, whose face was flushed red. To be honest, the belt he created skipped over the personality of the Raiden Queen, didn't it?

"These days, ever since you left, brother, Mei has been using the belt whenever she has a hard time making a decision."

Bronya, expressionless, exposed Mei's secrets.

"Two months ago, we even brought back Uncle Ryoma, who had run away from home."

Running away from home?

Liu Bai was slightly puzzled by these words, and then a distant memory surfaced in his mind.

Could the so-called "running away from home" be the result of Raiden Ryoma, who is obsessed with his daughter, rebelling?

Then he was punished by his own daughter.

... Is this what they mean by "a daughter is not meant to stay at home once she grows up"?

It seems like the one who shouldn't stay is myself?

"... Mei."