Getting **'d afterward was worth the price of admission, I guess

As Anna entered the fitting room, Lin Yu, who had just arrived at the store entrance, saw the character introduction template that the system had automatically popped up.

Name: Anna Sania

[Identity: A young girl of the Sania clan, B-rank Valkyrie of Schicksal, currently belonging to the Far East Branch.]

Current favorability rating: 60

[Note: This system is speechless. Were you really a bachelor before?]

How could it be fake?

You've seen my past, so you should know very well that I've never been in a relationship.

Yes, that's why this system finds it even more terrifying.

If you think there's a problem with the affection level, go check on Anna. Don't stare at me; the problem isn't with me.

What's so scary about it?

Besides, I suspect you're misunderstanding me again.

I really didn't have those kinds of thoughts; I was just stating my true feelings.

What I said wasn't just to Anna, but also to myself.

These are all my honest thoughts.

Sometimes, if people live a little more selfishly...

—It really does make life easier.

Chapter 202. Getting a beating afterward was worth the price of admission, I guess.

St. Freya Academy, Himeko's House

Having already completed his task this morning, Stan certainly wouldn't go out for a stroll after eating his fill.

The clever Stan had not forgotten the words Lin Yu had spoken when he was on patrol with it last time.

It was, after all, a prisoner of war—though its treatment was unusually good, it was still a member of the World Serpent's side.

Nobody considers it an enemy, but it needs to be aware of that.

It's actually quite nice for it to sit quietly on the balcony, basking in the sun and munching on cat food whenever it wants.

In the past, it risked its life in the World Serpent... Well, there aren't many experts who can defeat Emperor-class Honkai Beast, and Stan wouldn't be the one risking his life in the world.

But in the past, even if it completed its mission, it would only eat a few bags of cat food at most. The Jackal's attitude towards it wasn't bad, but it was just so-so.

Sigh, these days, what's the point of living on just a few bags of cat food a month?

Staying at the boss's house and slacking off is much better than being thrown out to fight every day during World Serpent.

But...

Hearing the sounds coming from the outside world, Stan, who was enjoying the sunshine quite comfortably, suddenly opened his eyes.

Stan, who was on the second-floor balcony, saw Kiana and Bronya sneaking back into their dormitory.

Oh, that horrible little girl and that short brat...

Although I don't know what they were going out to do, it's none of my business.

Then, about ten minutes later, Stan opened his eyes again and saw that Yuno and Mei had also returned home.

However, the two people who appeared in front of Stan this time were clearly much more normal in appearance than the previous two.

These two girls are quite intimidating... Oh well, it's none of my business if they go out.

Anyway, it's not something I can stop the boss from being asked out by another girl, and you guys...

Hey little kitty, what are you looking at?

Stan, who was about to close his eyes and continue sunbathing, suddenly heard a voice appear in his mind.

You, you, you—you are!

Yes, that's me.

At this moment, after Mei's body returned to Himeko's house, the Herrscher of Thunder naturally felt Stan's gaze.

As the true master of the Gem of Conquest, she naturally uses her Herrscher abilities more skillfully than Mei.

Leaving aside the perception of bioelectric currents, the Herrscher of Thunder Herrscher can also use other powers of the Herrscher of Thunder normally.

Herrscher possess the power to create and control Honkai Beast and Meele, and although Stan is a cat that was transformed into Emperor-class Honkai Beast, it is now clearly considered a 'Honkai Beast' as well.

Unlike the other girl who had just become the Herrscher of Death, the Herrscher of Thunder was clearly much more adept at using her powers.

She can not only communicate directly with Stan through consciousness, but also directly use her powers to make Stan unconsciously obey her commands.

Of course, Stan wasn't Honkai Beast created by the Herrscher of Thunder. If it wanted to resist, it might be able to struggle a little—but the problem is, it wouldn't dare!

[I can feel that you are afraid of me in your heart.]

"There's no need for this. I have absolutely no interest in abusing cats. I'm just curious—where is Lin Yu right now?"

Boss?

I was sleeping before...

[Hmm?]

Even though the other person's tone was perfectly normal, Stan felt a sense of fear at that moment.

This sense of fear—he had clearly only ever felt it from Lin Yu!

Okay, that's scary!

This woman—

I've noticed you're not being very polite to me.

Have you forgotten something—in the eyes of the Herrscher, Honkai Beast are always just our subordinates?

Mei is usually so gentle, so gentle that even a cat dares to ride roughshod over us.

I'm sorry, I was wrong. Boss was asked out by that girl named Anna.

"Yes, that's a well-behaved kitten."

Yuno was about to return to her room, suddenly turned around and glanced at Mei's figure.

Strange, why does it feel like the suppression I just felt was drawing upon the power of the Herrscher?

However, no lightning appeared on her body, and the Herrscher of Thunder... should not be able to break through Mei's seal.

Maybe I'm overthinking it.

Regardless of the circumstances, the first step of the operational plan has been successful.

As for Anna and her senior... well, it was an unexpected surprise. If they can get to know each other better, that would definitely be a good thing.

Everything is ready now, all that's left is to wait for that day to arrive...

Well, no matter what, someone will succeed... right?

At the same time, as soon as Mei returned to her room alone, she immediately heard the voice in her head.

Okay, the problem has now become serious.

What are you suddenly saying?

Do you know where Lin Yu went?

... He probably went to train or to see the headmaster or the others, right?

Anyway, ever since he was promoted to A-Class, the things he usually does... oh no, in the past, apart from the time he took the initiative to ask Class President Fu Hua out, I feel like he has always been picking one thing to do from training, studying, and going on missions.

[Yes, perhaps Lin Yu has always been doing this.]

What are you trying to say now?

But just now, I finally understood— Lin Yu was called out by Anna!

They went on a date!

... so what?

Hearing Mei's words, the Herrscher of Thunder suddenly felt a little powerless.

[No, you don't understand the seriousness of this matter???]

Is there anything strange about that?

The day we first arrived at the St. Freya Academy, our Class President took us to the Commercial Street.

Anna asked Lin Yu to lead the way, and I don't think there's much to say about that.

Never mind, never mind.

I think I'd better be prepared to watch the show fail.

... I think sometimes you really overthink things.

Wouldn't it be a good thing if Lin Yu and Anna could relax a little more when they went out?

Your line of thinking...

He's been working so hard for so long, if Anna can help him relax a little, I think I should thank her.

[That's truly a spirit of dedication.]

Besides, Lin Yu and I are just friends. Do I have the right to stop him from going out with anyone?

Okay.

Hearing Mei's words, the Herrscher of Thunder spoke directly.

Since you've already decided to withdraw from the competition, why should I worry about it?

That's wrong.

Why did you get the misconception that I was going to quit?

At that moment, the Herrscher of Thunder suddenly sensed a feeling that Mei had never previously displayed, which suddenly erupted from Mei's body.

Mei is usually gentle and kind, a typical Yamato Nadeshiko-type Young Miss.

But the current Herrscher of Thunder could sense that Mei's gentleness had completely vanished at this moment.

Instead, an incredibly sharp aura suddenly erupted from her body.

Mei now resembles a renowned sword drawn from its sheath, radiating an aura so sharp it's impossible to look directly at her.

[Mei, you...]

I can tell you're really worried about me.

Thank you, but it's okay this time.

After all...

After glancing at the swimsuit she had chosen, Mei spoke confidently to the Herrscher of Thunder.

I am no longer confused.

When that day comes, I will definitely let Lin Yu see my most charming side!

"Ha, very well, I knew I underestimated you."

Sensing the conviction emanating from Mei, the Herrscher of Thunder uttered no further words.

After all, in her opinion...

—Mei has clearly undergone a transformation for some unknown reason.

[This is the aura that a wielder of the Conquest of Thunder should possess, Mei.]