Bianka's Terrible Sleeping Habits (Continued)

You rescued him, and from him you learned his name and why he was adrift at sea.

His name was Manfred von Richthofen—a Germany ace pilot who shot down more than eighty enemy aircraft during World War I.

He attempted to fly his plane through the Honkai barrier from above—and clearly, he failed. In the air, his plane encountered a fault in the curvature of space, and he was the only survivor among his companions.

After being rescued and counseled by you, Manfred became one of you.

A classic RPG where new companions keep joining...

"Speaking of which... even airplanes can't cross that barrier... While it's not surprising, this kind of 'setting' is just too unfair!"

Inside the cabin, Shakespeare vented his frustrations.

"Hmm... Although we can't cross that barrier, such aircraft are still quite valuable in regular combat. Moreover, Mr. Manfred is an excellent pilot, and I will try to reverse engineer it."

"It's a weak-willed boy named Watt who wears a monocle," he said timidly.

"Watt, you don't need to do this kind of thing." Schrödinger looked at Bianka and Rita.

"Hey, don't tell me you're asking me to do it! The Valkyrie's course is at most about vehicles—at most, emergency repairs of armored vehicles. It's impossible for me to repair an airplane."

Bianka quickly waved her hand.

At most, she could only get the broken-down car moving a little further.

"...I can't do that either," Rita replied in return.

"No, I'm not talking about you. I know everything you Valkyrie know." Bianka and Rita both heard the smirk from behind the Schrödinger mask.

Her best friend was once the strongest Valkyrie in Schicksal, okay?

"I mean, Lord Alliance Leader... you should be able to fix this kind of plane, right?"

"As long as we have enough materials, it shouldn't be a problem," Liu Bai replied.

With the level 8 engineering and mechanics he learned from Tesla, he should have no problem repairing this old-fashioned fighter jet after just a couple of days of study.

Incidentally, the reward for reuniting with Einstein allowed him to reach the maximum level of ten in basic disciplines like physics. If he were to reunite with Tesla, his mechanical engineering discipline would probably also reach the maximum level.

"You really know a lot of things..."

Bianka smirked. "You can even fix airplanes? Are you really a legitimate ghost?"

"These days, who would dare go out without a couple of skills... By the way, which of you two will come with me?"

To carry out the restoration work, you need someone to accompany you.

"I'm actually quite interested in repairing airplanes," Bianka said first.

"Me too. Besides, the two of us can't really help with the navigation, so it's nice to see how the aircraft is repaired."

Rita responded with a smile.

"Tch..." one of the Iron Mask said with great displeasure.

"Speaking of which, where is our next destination?"

"Hmm... Alexandria, didn't we take in some refugees who wanted to leave that island? Why don't we just settle them down there?"

Shakespeare pondered for a moment.

"And it's not far away, so we can replenish our supplies there."

"Hmm..."

"Although Rita warned me, this sleeping posture..."

Liu Bai's eyelids twitched as he looked at the blonde girl lying on the bed in her pajamas.

Bianka's little head had no idea what kind of "life-or-death struggle" it had gone through with the pillow, but it was clear that the pillow had won and successfully suppressed Bianka's little head.

The blanket had been kicked to the floor... Well, it was kicked off five times last night, and Liu Bai covered it up again each time he heard the sound. Rita came by just now and covered it up again.

Now they've been kicked out again...

And there was drool... it seems the sheets are already wet.

Bianka's sleeping posture can't be described as just bad; "terrible" is an understatement.

"If only we had a camera, such precious images should be preserved forever."

This is the dark history of Durandal, the strongest S-Rank Valkyrie of the future Schicksal...

Liu Bai increasingly realized the importance of carrying a camera with him—unfortunately, he was a ghost, so the concept of carrying a camera with him didn't apply to him.

"Wake up, dear Miss Bianka, the sun's already high in the sky."

"Ugh... no, don't do that, Rita... let me sleep a little longer... just ten minutes..."

Bianka muttered to herself as she pressed down on the pillow, covering her head like a quail.

"That's what you said when Rita came to call you before," Liu Bai retorted.

If Rita hadn't come before and left empty-handed, how could he possibly be the one to wake Bianka up?

"Hmm..."

Bianka showed no intention of answering and seemed to have fallen asleep again.

"I really can't do anything with you. Fine, I'll let you sleep a little longer then."

Liu Bai sighed helplessly.

"I'll go check if there are any cameras on the ship. A dignified Schicksal -duty A-rank Valkyrie of Destiny, a professional soldier, not only has terrible sleeping posture, but she also oversleeps. If everyone finds out about this..."

"Wait a minute—!"

Bianka jumped out of bed in a flash.

"If you dare do that, I'll fight you to the death!"

"What are you thinking? You can't hit me anyway. Be good, go back to sleep. I'll wake you up after I take the picture," Liu Bai said, as if coaxing a child.

"Sleep my ass!"

Bianka clenched her fist in annoyance.

"But why are you the one waking me up today? Where's Rita?"

"Rita came by once, but you were being too cutesy, so I didn't wake you. Do you want me to repeat myself... Rita ~"

"Stop! Stop! That high-pitched voice is disgusting!"

After Bianka finished speaking, she showed a guilty expression.

"Um... did Rita really come here? I have absolutely no recollection of her..."

"How soundly are you sleeping..." Liu Bai rubbed his forehead. "Rita should be helping with cooking in the kitchen right now, that's why I came to wake you."

"Um... okay, but you're not allowed to tell anyone about what happened today!"

Bianka threatened "fiercely".

"Before threatening someone, please wipe the drool from the corner of your mouth."

"Uh..." Bianka blushed and quickly wiped her mouth with her sleeve.

"I think Rita would absolutely go berserk if she saw you wiping your mouth with your sleeve."

"Ahem..." Bianka turned her head away guiltily. "I'll change my clothes. You go out and wait for me... Don't worry, I won't fall asleep again."

"After all, from a certain perspective, I'm actually hoping that Bianka- chan can continue sleeping for a while longer," Liu Bai said with a half-smile.

"..."

Ring ring—!

What is that sound?

After changing her clothes and folding her blankets, Bianka, who was sitting at the cabin table, couldn't help but ask when she heard the shrill alarm clock.

"Shakespeare's alarm clock, based on yesterday's experience, should wake Shakespeare up after the alarm rings ten times."

"Ugh... what a useless piece of experience."

Bianka muttered listlessly.

"How many times is this now?"

"The tenth time."

"Yo! Good morning, Miss Bianka! Is your guardian spirit with you? If so, good morning to you too!"

Speak of the devil, and he appears; Shakespeare came out of his room immediately after the tenth alarm clock rang.

"Although both of them are late risers, Shakespeare is surprisingly energetic."

"Well..." Bianka remained noncommittal.

In some ways, this is quite enviable— Bianka, for one, feels that she probably can't be full of energy immediately after waking up.

"But then again, Bianka, you're still growing, so it's normal that you can't get up in the morning."

Bianka glanced at Liu Bai but said nothing.

I hope I'm really growing and not like this red-haired dwarf...

"... Why do I feel like someone is insulting me?"

Shakespeare looked around suspiciously.

Good morning, Captain.

"Cough, it must be my imagination... But Miss Bianka, you really don't seem to have any energy."

Shakespeare said it with a hint of sarcasm.

"Hmm..." There's no way to refute that.

"Excuse me, Captain Shakespeare, Lady Bianka, breakfast is ready: the main dish is whale blubber bread, the side dishes are bacon and eggs, and apple salad..."

Rita placed a plate in each hand on the table, announcing the names of the dishes as she did so.

"It sounds so appetizing..." Even though it's a ghost, it doesn't stop Liu Bai from craving food.

"It's a pity you can't have any, Mr. Guardian Spirit." Rita put the plate on the table and smiled mischievously.

"... I curse you."

"No matter how much you curse it, Mr. Guardian Spirit, you still won't be able to eat it."

"..."

"Hmm, everyone has finished breakfast, right?"

After breakfast, Shakespeare gathered the crew together.

"The Caledonia has successfully docked, and the weather is perfect, so I hope everyone can accept this rash, temporary decision—everyone gets a day off!"

"Oh--!"

Following Shakespeare's waving hand, the crew erupted in excited roars.

"Furthermore, for those who wish to settle here, I, the captain, will personally coordinate the formalities. Everyone here, enjoy yourselves to the fullest today—as long as it's not gambling, all expenses will be reimbursed by me—except for one particular first mate!"

"..."

This guy holds a grudge.

"In addition, since there are many new crew members, the captain has specially prepared a lottery system to 'team up by lot'!"

"I think this guy is trying to cheat."

Liu Bai twitched the corners of his mouth, and Bianka nodded as well.

"I second that."

"So, who wants to draw first?"

"Let's skip this game that's rife with cheating..." Bianka had absolutely no interest in it.

"Hmm... You really don't give me any face at all. Since you're not going to draw lots, then you can find your own partners. But if you choose me, I need to coordinate the check-in procedures, so you'll have to wait a while."