Wendy Goes on a Rampage

That's a question you really shouldn't answer.

"If it's just that kind of clothing, Bronya can make it too."

Bronya blushed slightly but tried her best to maintain a blank expression as she spoke.

Black stockings are fine, but isn't that maid outfit a bit too embarrassing?

"Bronya, you'd better shut up—aren't you afraid Himeko will turn around and report you to Mei?"

"..."

Yeah...

I think I've already done enough badly today, and it doesn't seem like things will turn out any worse if I keep doing it.

No, it should be said that it is very bad.

Bronya didn't want to upset Mei.

After all, Mei's punishment methods when she gets angry are really... like Queen.

She didn't want to be hung up and whipped by Mei.

Bronya silently turned her head away, as if nothing had happened.

In that case... wouldn't it be better for me to act first and ask questions later?

Did she quietly buy it and wear it for her brother to see?

Hmm, does this seem like a reasonable approach?

After the Valkyrie exam, life returned to normal—though it wasn't that far off to begin with.

After two days of playing wildly, Kiana returned to the classroom looking sleep-deprived.

Although students are on vacation, Valkyrie must be ready to fight at any time.

However, to Himeko's surprise, Kiana had no injuries.

Didn't those three guys beat up Kiana?

That doesn't make sense...

"What's wrong? Didn't you sleep well?" Liu Bai asked curiously.

"Ah... I've been having some strange dreams these past few days... but I can't remember them very clearly."

Kiana's words were ambiguous, causing Himeko to look at Fu Hua.

Fu Hua shook her head, indicating that the situation was none of her business.

She doesn't need to resort to such underhanded tricks.

That would be a rather bad situation.

"Don't worry, I'm fine. There's nothing to worry about."

Kiana perked up slightly.

"Tell me, Himeko- sensei, what's the mission this time? Just watch me show off my skills!"

"... Okay, this mission is a bit special."

Himeko hesitated for a moment before speaking.

"This was ordered directly from headquarters. The mission this time is to support the Oceania Branch. Also, Fu Hua, you are not on the mission list this time."

"... Is that so?"

Fu Hua paused for a moment, then understood.

I almost forgot that I was sent by Otto as a spy.

But if we say that, won't Otto be unable to hold back?

Well... that's definitely not good news.

"Support a branch? Why should it be our turn?"

Mei also felt something was off. Was it really appropriate to entrust matters concerning an entire branch to these students?

"The Oceania Branch... isn't that where Wendy went after graduation?"

Kiana also recalled what happened not long after she arrived.

"I also received help from Wendy back then."

It must be said that although Kiana is usually forgetful, she can always remember those who are good to her.

"With the Oceania Branch in trouble, could Wendy be in danger too? No, I have to go save Wendy right now!"

Chapter 216 Wendy's Rampage

"We've arrived in New Zealand, Himeko. Himeko. Things don't seem too good here."

Kiana looked at the Death Soldier and Honkai Beast roaming the land, her expression somewhat grim.

This is no longer just a matter of one or two people, is it?

This is basically Honkai Beast riot, isn't it?

Kiana's lips twitched slightly, but fortunately, she had seen similar scenes during missions in the past two years, so the group remained relatively calm.

"Himeko- sensei, where do we go next? They say they're going to suppress this place, but..."

But how do we suppress them?

Let alone these endless Honkai Beast, even if they were pigs, they wouldn't be able to kill them all in a month or two.

This is the kind of quantity that should be subjected to a carpet bombing with heavy firepower, right?

"... According to the latest intelligence from headquarters, the current Honkai Beast riot in New Zealand is due to the Gem of Hopes... in every sense of the word, it's terrible."

"... So, we might encounter Herrscher?"

Mei is very familiar with Herrscher.

"Just the three of us?"

Mei glanced at the three of them.

Myself, Kiana, Bronya... Although we've all become quite strong after all these years of learning, are we really sure we'll be okay against Herrscher?

"Reinforcements will arrive, and the Hyperion will provide fire support if necessary."

Himeko replied expressionlessly during the communication.

The reinforcements from Anti-Entropy can be considered reinforcements... right?

Moreover, Himeko felt that given Otto's personality, he would definitely send someone to keep an eye on this area.

"I see..."

"Next, I will explain the current situation to you."

Himeko picked up the tablet.

"A day ago, a strong Honkai Energy reaction suddenly occurred in New Zealand —needless to say, it was caused by the Gem of Hopes. As you can see, New Zealand is now full of Death Soldier and Honkai Beast. The Gem of Hopes, the culprit, is now nowhere to be found, but fortunately, there are detection devices installed on the Hyperion."

Mei knew just from the description how bad the situation was.

"So our goal is to find the Gem of Hopes... What's the current situation at the Oceania Branch?"

"Completely paralyzed, the fate of everyone in the branch is unknown."

Himeko frowned slightly when she mentioned this.

"It's not nice to say it like this, but given the current situation..."

Himeko thought they were probably all wiped out.

"I understand." Mei nodded. "Thank you for showing us the way Himeko."

"Wait, wait, wait, what exactly is this 'Gem of Hopes' you're talking about?"

Kiana said, looking completely bewildered.

She was the only one present who knew nothing about the Herrscher Core... but on the other hand, she was the person with the deepest relationship with the Herrscher Core.

"A type of Honkai Energy Crystal capable of triggering high-intensity Honkai."

Mei summarized it succinctly.

"Generally speaking, it should be properly preserved..."

Mei knew exactly how Anti-Entropy had kept the Gem of Conquest safe before she obtained it.

To put it bluntly, it was really surrounded by layers upon layers, and there was even a True Herrscher in charge of guarding it.

"Because Schicksal has been researching these gems." Theresa suddenly came online and said, "Three years ago, Schicksal launched a secret research project, hoping to develop a weapon that could fight against the Herrscher through this crystal. Wendy was also involved at the time, but in the end it failed and the Gem of Hopes could only be transferred to the Oceania Branch for safekeeping."

This is a lie.

Liu Bai looked at Theresa and said silently in his heart.

Otto clearly didn't tell Theresa the truth.

The experiments with the Gem of Hopes and the Serenity Gem were conducted simultaneously, which involved infusing the power of the gems into the Valkyrie's body.

As for the result... needless to say.

The death of her granddaughter devastated Dr. Maki, who was in charge of the Serenity Gem experiments, causing her to escape and bringing with her invaluable Honkai Energy suppression technology.

The experiment to Gem of Hopes... though it failed, Wendy became the vessel for the Gem of Hopes.

Otto had clearly kept all of this from Theresa.

Arms?

Even if it's a weapon, it's a human weapon.

In a sense, the experiment of Gem of Hopes was not a failure.

If Theresa had known about this back then, she definitely wouldn't have let Wendy go, right?

"..."

Mei's expression was slightly subtle.

Mei clearly sensed something was off, but she didn't dare to say anything.

Aren't all the weapons made from Herrscher Core called God Key?

Over the years, Mei only knew that her brother could make it. Her aunts and sisters had also studied her belt, but in the end, they couldn't figure it out.

Could Schicksal possess such technology?

Even as an energy source for warships... Mei only remembers that her own Moonlight Throne could use it.

Hmm... A Herrscher Core can only provide a quarter of the activation power for the Moonlight Throne.

The current maximum power output of the Schicksal Honkai Reactor is 1500hw, for the Hyperion 1380hw, for the Herrscher Core is about 3200hw, and for the Moonlight Throne it is 12000hw.

This discrepancy made Mei suspect that there might be something fishy about the so-called weapons research.

In addition, she also knew Dr. Maki...

(It's best not to tell the headmaster about these things.)

Mei, who already guessed what might have happened, silently looked away, only to meet Bronya's gaze unexpectedly.

It seems they've both thought of the same place.

However, some things are not suitable for them to say.

"Alright, is there anything else you'd like to know?"

Theresa paused for a moment, and nodded only after seeing that no one had any other questions.

"Then, proceed at full speed, following the direction indicated on the probe!"

"Yes!"