The Valkyrie's Confession / The Silver-Haired Loli Principal

Shirou glanced at the clock and realized it was almost time. So he picked up the three-tiered bento box that the White Rose Lady had given him, picked out some snacks and pastries, put them neatly in the basket, and prepared to head out to the school on the mountain.

Emerging from the café, Shirou walked up the slope towards the academy. With his usual practiced pace, he reached the main gate at the summit in less than ten minutes. It was already time for the students to start class, and the outside was quiet.

Only by entering their respective areas can one hear the sound of reading.

This is a private church school with abundant educational resources. In addition to exam-oriented education, it also promotes all-round development in morality, intelligence, physical fitness and arts. Students with any special skills can also grow fully here.

Because most of the teachers at this school are graduates of the school itself, they come from well-off families, and the school pays them more than double the industry average, along with various generous benefits. Therefore, the teachers don't have to worry about performance targets or making money by running tutoring classes.

Therefore, teachers treat all students equally, regardless of their academic performance, helping them find their strengths or areas they are willing to work towards. Beyond the teacher-student relationship, it's also a senior-junior relationship; many teachers treat their students like younger sisters or nieces, and the two sides are as close as family.

So Shirou doesn't need to worry that the Jeanne's Three Sisters will be unable to adapt to their studies here. Although math is a bit of a challenge for the eldest sister Jeanne d'Arc, it's proven from the experiences of Black Saber and Little Saint that these are things that can be overcome through hard work.

As Servant, they have a certain advantage in the humanities. They can translate various foreign languages and texts into their own understanding in their minds, which is comparable to the top level of translation professionals.

However, this convenience is ultimately just a transformation; when it comes to writing, it becomes a major problem. Jeanne d'Arc of Arc, who came from the same lineage, was just a village girl from a remote border region and didn't know many words, so she still has to start many subjects from scratch.

However, since they were international students, the school showed some understanding.

Shirou had to admit that this kind of integrated school for both academic advancement and higher education had its unique advantages. Apart from the special students who entered through entrance exams, many children had been studying here since kindergarten. Therefore, as long as teachers from different school districts exchanged information when encountering problems, they could gain a full understanding of the children here.

Regardless of age, a child's strengths can be used to adjust their educational approach. Interests developed in kindergarten, nurtured in middle and high school, can lead to the selection of relevant subjects in university.

Even students who don't come from wealthy families, such as those admitted through special admissions programs because of their talents, will be accepted as part of the school community once they are enrolled, and the school will do its best to facilitate their growth.

The academy provides scholarships to anyone who achieves academic success and helps them connect with prestigious universities to pursue further studies abroad.

For students who have spent nearly ten or even more years of campus life here, how could they not develop a deep affection for this academy? Therefore, as long as one or two of these students can become elites in their respective fields each year, they can give back to this academy in a very good way.

Shirou arrived at the main gate, but the imposing iron gate was already closed. He then went to the right-hand side, to the outsider's passage guarded by the gatekeeper.

"Good morning, Shirou! You're here at our girls' school again today. Are you looking for a girl? A teacher or a female student?" A middle-aged woman in her early forties, who was guarding the school gate, asked with a hearty laugh when she saw Shirou.

"Good morning, Ms. Keisuke. I need to speak with the principal and teachers about something. May I come in?" Shirou greeted them with a smile.

"Haha, you're joking again, please come in, please come in," the security guard, an older woman named Jingce, said with a laugh and a scolding tone.

"Haha, these are some snacks I baked. Let's share them with everyone." Shirou said, taking a bag of cookies out of the basket and handing it into the guard room.

"Who's that? He's so young. Is he a teacher at the school?" the new security guard asked curiously.

"Ah, you've heard of that coffee shop down the mountain, right? He's the owner."

"Huh? The shop owner? Isn't that someone unrelated? Is it really a good idea to let him into the academy like this?"

"Ah, it's nothing, we're all old acquaintances. Besides, he's not unrelated; he has three relatives in the academy."

"Do they live together? If they're cousins? Aren't they allowed to get married?" the new guard asked in surprise.

"Both the board of directors and the principal and teachers speak highly of him, and in fact, they have considered hiring him as a teacher at the school."

"Huh? You're kidding! The school is super strict about hiring outsiders, isn't it? Last time, a member of parliament's youngest son, a graduate of Tokyo University, wanted to be hired as a teacher, but the board of directors rejected him outright." The new security guard said, her mouth agape.

"Well, you'll see once you get to know him better. He's a rare gem of a man; even the teachers consider him a high-quality catch," the older woman said with a smile.

"Oh... is this some kind of openly approved matchmaking? Are female teachers at the school really that desperate to get married?" The new guard stared at the departing figure.

"Shut your mouth and eat your cookies, newbie." The older woman shoved the cookies she had received into the newcomer's mouth with an annoyance.

"Delicious! This young man, does he even bring cookies over? How old is he?" The new female guard tasted the cookies, her eyes lighting up. Her liking for Shirou increased several degrees, and she couldn't help but ask the captain.

Shirou was familiar with everyone here, from the gardeners to the cleaning ladies; he greeted them all. He tried to avoid getting close to the students' school buildings, but his presence was still noticed by the children having physical education class.

After all, girls in church schools have very few opportunities to meet young men of similar age.

Generally speaking, the only men you see in schools, besides guests at events, are a few male teachers.

These are all highly accomplished individuals in their respective academic fields, some even being veteran educational authorities in the county. They have all been married for many years, and the youngest male teacher is already fifty years old this year.

So Shirou's arrival became a hot topic among the girls, arousing their gossipy nature. It quickly spread throughout the entire high school district, and even the female students in the classrooms who were having academic classes learned about the news through various channels and were overjoyed.

Chapter 490 The Valkyrie's Confession

In the sports field of the academy's high school district, first-year high school girls were having class. The girls had changed into their sports uniforms and were taking running tests on the field. However, many people's attention was drawn to the figure of the red-haired youth who was walking past the iron fence.

"The coffee shop manager is at school."

"Oh, it's the shop manager! My mother and I often go to his shop for afternoon tea."

The female students at the college were very familiar with the manager of the coffee shop at the foot of the mountain, a refreshing, boy-next-door type who looked particularly good in an apron.

Because Shirou's coffee shop was furnished according to the standards of a butler in Finland, although the items were not luxury goods, he compensated for this with his skills in modifying objects, and the quality of the furniture and tableware was perfect.

The store has an elegant and sophisticated atmosphere, much more upscale than Starbucks or similar establishments. The service is excellent, the food is delicious, and the prices are reasonable and affordable, making it popular with both teachers and students.

So after school or during holidays, even the young ladies from the academy would come over for a visit. Of course, Shirou, with his experience as a butler in Scandinavia, was impeccable in entertaining them.

There were even young ladies who, because of the extreme comfort they found here, became addicted to the place. Even during holidays, they didn't want to go home, but instead hoped to stay at school so they could find time to sit in the coffee shop, not even for a single day.

As such incidents became more frequent, they naturally attracted the attention of parents. Some mothers even worried that their daughters might have been deceived by some random man, and rushed to the coffee shop to confront them.

Then a group of wealthy mothers joined in, and were won over by the friendly smile of the shop manager, becoming new fans and regular customers along with their daughters.

"Manager! Who is he looking for?"

The girls took on Holmes- like roles, searching together for the key details of the case. But what did the blind monk think?

"Could it be that they're looking for a teacher?!"

"No, no, you wouldn't be suitable for our school teachers or the shop manager, right? You're here to see your sister, aren't you?"

Just then, the older, unmarried female physical education teacher happened to look this way, glared at them fiercely, and said, "Over there! Stop daydreaming, get on the track now!"

"Yes!" The girls stuck out their tongues and quickly ran off.

The girls in the stadium shook their heads and said curiously.

"Is that Elder Sister White Rose?"

"No, it should be Lady Black Rose, shouldn't it?"

It wasn't yet the turn of the light green-haired woman standing to the side to turn her head alertly. She had been called into the office with Black Saber and reprimanded by the teacher. However, unless the silver-haired girl was present, Brynhildr was still seen as a dignified and handsome beauty by her classmates.

She speaks softly and gently, is very polite to other classmates, and is very kind—she's practically the epitome of a pampered young lady. Well, if it weren't for the fact that she's prone to losing her temper in certain ways.

Although she wasn't staring intently in that direction, she was listening intently to the girls' gossip.

The girl beside her asked in confusion, "Why? The shopkeeper always seems so happy with Lady White Rose when they're together. But when Lady Black Rose sees him, she always scolds him, and they don't even seem willing to walk together."

"You're really like a child. Don't you know the saying 'Spare the rod and spoil the child'?"

The girl with light green hair next to him nodded silently, seemingly wanting to express her approval, but then realizing something was amiss, she shook her head violently.

"I want to marry the shop manager so I can eat delicious food and snacks every day, and live with Elder Sister White Rose forever. It's a win-win situation, hehehe..." A female classmate, who was completely obsessed with yuri and the shop manager's cooking, said with a blushing face.

"!!! So that's how it is!" The woman with light green hair suddenly opened her eyes, as if she had been enlightened, and suddenly understood a shocking secret. She revealed a wild smile and muttered to herself.

For Brynhildr, Shirou is someone who evokes complex feelings in her.

If she was born into this world in this unique form for the sake of her Elder Sister, then this Mr. Shirou is the reason why her Elder Sister came into this world.

For her, being able to hug her Elder Sister every day, so intimately, was already a source of immense happiness at school, for which she risked being burned and trampled. Meanwhile, Mr. Shirou was living with her Elder Sister legitimately, which filled her with envy, jealousy, and hatred. She tore dozens of handkerchiefs to shreds, though she also found the reward of being trampled quite pleasant.

In short, her relationship with Mr. Shirou was one of complex rivalry, a mix of friend and foe.

Even within the established rules of this world, she had already lost the initial advantage. She was simply a masochistic yuri junior who adored her Elder Sister, while her Elder Sister was her cousin—and being her cousin was already too much of a cheat...

The so-called "cousins" are nothing more than Wang Xiaofeng, Wei Bi, Xu Zhimo, and Murong Fu! They're practically villains who appeared specifically to make an appearance for the sake of the NTR protagonist.

The standard setup is: better family background than others, better talent than others, and some even have the ability to copy the enemy's moves and use them against them, like an overpowered character!

He was adored by his beautiful and intelligent cousin, who was as captivating as a character from a forbidden book, since childhood, yet he failed to appreciate it. Meanwhile, his cousin, who had secretly harbored feelings for him since childhood, remained devoted to him even though he was a scumbag, making him the biggest rival to the protagonist of their love story!

Even the protagonist with incredible luck, Prince Duan, the master of the Six Meridians Divine Sword, couldn't escape this fate.

In this country, it's not unusual for cousins to become lovers. Especially in this school full of privileged young ladies, it's actually something that's welcomed.

Brynhildr accepted her new identity in this world, so she was also aware of the general sentiments of the parents of the rich girls at school.

Because they know their daughters' partners well, many wealthy families, due to changing times and different mindsets, find it difficult to continue with arranged marriages. However, parents still tend to introduce their children to partners they have chosen themselves.

They also worry that their daughters might be deceived by some strange man, not only wasting their precious daughters' time but also potentially squandering their vast family fortune on someone they dislike. Therefore, elders feel most at ease when their daughters form relationships with outstanding children from familiar families.

Moreover, she subtly sensed the change in her Elder Sister in front of this man. If her Elder Sister was usually single-minded, blindly wanting to challenge White Rose, childish, stubborn, irritable, arrogant, and extremely dishonest.

She has a terrible personality, a nasty face, and is somewhat withdrawn. Once she goes too far, she easily falls into self-loathing.

But deep down, he's more afraid of loneliness than anyone else, craves love and recognition, and desires the care of friends. So, he'll put in more effort and dedication than anyone else when it comes to this.

She adored this Elder Sister, finding Elder Sister incredibly cute, and Elder Sister her with all her love.

"Hero... I don't dislike him, but although that face seems somewhat familiar, there's still something off about it. Is it because he's not wearing glasses? But... if it's for my Elder Sister..." Brynhildr was caught in a deep dilemma. Even with the intention of making a sacrifice, she still couldn't accept Mr. Shirou.

In another world, she might fall for someone similar to Mr. Shirou, perhaps a handsome male hero who looks great wearing glasses and is incredibly strong?

However, here she is, as expected, still completely devoted to her Elder Sister.

"Oh right!... I also have younger sisters! And I have many!" Brynhildr smiled inexplicably at this thought.

"!!?"

Why do I suddenly feel like I'm being targeted by some evil person?

"What exactly is this chilling feeling...?"

At that moment, in the junior high school district, the three sisters Valkyrie in different classrooms, all trembling with their hands clasped together.

Chapter 491 The Silver-Haired Loli Principal

The Valkyrie, created in batches by Odin, the great god of the Norse pantheon, were given different appearances and ages, thus developing different personalities, but they were all destined to have a similar future.

Just like Ragnarok in the Norse pantheon, even Odin could not avoid the day of his demise, and the fate of the Valkyries he created was also predetermined from the beginning.

They are the beautiful daughters of the great god Odin. Warriors on earth are honored to have their favor, but for true heroes, their recognition is not such a wonderful thing. They are not Valkyrie who bring glory to heroes, but rather beautiful goddesses of death who will take away the souls of heroes.

Gods are often arrogant, especially the all-powerful Odin. His invitation to heroes and warriors to Hall of Heroes was never intended to be rejected. Any warrior chosen, regardless of what they were given, was destined to die in battle and be taken to Hall of Heroes.

The Valkyrie were born to guide noble souls to Odin, the Hall of Heroes created by Odin to fight against the giant army. They are destined to be attracted to outstanding men, and may even fall in love with a hero with unique qualities.

Yet, because of the mission bestowed upon them by their father, they are forced to face the hero's death. Even if they are unwilling, the curse of the god who created them will lead to an unbearable tragedy.

Based on the Valkyrie's characteristics, Brynhildr devised what she thought was a perfect plan: if Mr. Shirou chose another girl and saw Mr. Shirou find happiness, she believed her Elder Sister would eventually give up. Then Elder Sister and win Elder Sister heart, resulting in happiness for everyone! It was a win-win situation!

Fortunately, Shirou is unaware of all this. Otherwise, if the woman's body could even influence a masochistic yuri woman to act as a matchmaker, he might have been quite shocked.

He had already walked past the stadium and into the shady path below the teaching building. Meanwhile, the female students upstairs were watching the activity outside the window when the teacher wasn't looking. Their hands, hidden under the desks, were typing away without looking.

The child sitting by the window in the front of the classroom immediately felt their phone vibrate; they had received a message.

They've been in the same school since kindergarten, and although classes change every year, almost all the students here have been classmates with each other. They're practically childhood friends, can remember each other's names, and have thus formed an incredible network of relationships.

"Calling Swallowtail Butterfly, calling Swallowtail Butterfly, this is Sky Pigeon. Target, codename 'Shopkeeper,' is heading towards your area! Repeating, target, codename 'Shopkeeper,' is heading towards your area!"

"The investigation is still ongoing, but he was carrying a basket that seemed to have a sweet fragrance coming from it."

"Report any emergencies immediately!"

"Received, looking forward to your follow-up report."

"Understood!" the girl replied with a picture of a white rabbit giving a salute.

Was the man's target the mature and sexy female teacher at the school, or some cute female high school student of a certain age?

Shirou seemed to notice the girls' gazes, or rather, he walked around the corner and headed towards the building on the other side.

"Ah! The target has changed direction! It's now heading towards the central office building!!!"

"Could it be that the store manager went to see Teacher Guo?!"

"Which teacher is it!?"

If Shirou could hear their questions, he would definitely answer directly, "I'm sorry to interrupt your fantasies, but I'm here to see the headmaster!"

Shirou knew that coming here would cause a commotion, so he avoided the eyes and ears of the gossipy girls and arrived at the place where the highest authority in the academy was located: the principal's office building. The people working here were all high-ranking officials from various school districts, and they usually received VIPs and held meetings with the board of directors.

Shirou chose to come here partly to save face for White Rose, who was regarded as a perfect saint at the academy, and partly to prevent those cute young girls from knowing that the blonde girl was actually a big eater and a clumsy person who forgot her lunch at home, thus shattering their dreams and hurting their young hearts.

He couldn't go directly to the blonde girl's classroom, so he chose a roundabout strategy. He would first visit the principal and teachers there, and then deliver the lunchbox to the Student Council office before noon.

Because the silver-haired girl often caused trouble, he came to the school quite often. In fact, he was already quite familiar with the principal and the dean of students. Given their status and relationship, they couldn't be considered strangers. So, when he came to the school, he would inevitably have to pay them a visit.

Entering the impressive office building, Shirou knocked on the principal's office door.

"Please come in." A very familiar female voice came from inside.

Upon hearing the voice, Shirou pushed open the door and went inside. Sure enough, he saw the woman who wasn't exactly welcoming, and said, "Good morning, Da Vinci."

Yes, it's her, the first shrewd businessman and artist of Chaldea, Leonardo da Vinci. Although having her in the school did help a lot, she was more often a synonym for trouble.