Being a Cosplay Big Shot in the World of Honkai Impact 3rd

Even if the Collapse arrives, I should still be able to protect myself to some extent.

"Are you Cecilia?"

Just then, another female teacher stood before Li Pu. She seemed quite confused as she said, "Principal, Lady Theresa is looking for you."

"She hopes you can go over there; it's something important."

"She hopes you won't delay."

Chapter 34: As a Valkyrie, Hmm

What does she want me for? What can I do? What does she want me to do?

The three biggest questions after being summoned.

According to Li Pu's plan, he should have just finished his shift and then slipped away. He'd take a day or a few days off, find a way to turn back, and then come back to work.

As for Kiana, a cold shoulder approach would be best. Don't be too proactive, but don't be too cold either.

Once Kiana calmed down, she would think about these issues herself.

But now he was being called.

Things had really taken an unexpected turn!

Although from the beginning until now, Li Pu didn't think he had grasped anything.

"You need me for something?"

Li Pu still braced himself and knocked on the door of the Principal's office.

After all, this was the Principal; he was just a cleaner.

He had to go!

Upon entering, besides Theresa sitting on a raised seat, there was another person. She wore glasses, had wine-red hair, and sharp eyes.

Her upright and confident posture, paired with an OL outfit, made her look like a powerful career woman.

'Murata Himeko!'

Li Pu recognized her almost instantly. With that mature aura, that strong queenly presence, there was no one else but Murata Himeko.

He was a little apprehensive because he didn't understand what he was supposed to do, so Li Pu seemed a bit short of breath.

"I can't tell at all," Himeko said, pushing her glasses up. "You're Cecilia, the strongest S-rank Valkyrie who once belonged to Schicksal?"

Himeko was somewhat disappointed.

She had heard of Cecilia's fame, but seeing her now felt like a joke. This young girl didn't look like a mother, and she seemed unconfident, not particularly strong, and even had a somewhat common, weak demeanor.

She didn't resemble the legendary strongest Valkyrie at all.

"Ah, I know," Theresa explained on Li Pu's behalf. "It seems Cecilia has changed a lot after that incident."

"But it's still great that she survived."

"Come, come, stand over here," Theresa said, gesturing to the position on her right. "The exciting part is about to begin."

"I don't feel anything exciting at all,"

Li Pu quipped, "Is it like a friendly escort service?"

"Something like that," Theresa didn't deny it. "You can think of it that way, but even if it's a friendly escort service."

"I still have the right to requisition you, even though your actual job is just a cleaner."

"But this is still part of the academy system, so I can order you around."

"Cecilia-chan~"

"Alright..." Li Pu shrugged and stood in the position Theresa indicated. "What exactly do you need me to do?"

"Soon, soon~" Theresa said excitedly. "You'll know very soon!"

As soon as she finished speaking, in just a few minutes, the door was knocked on again and pushed open. Three girls in St. Freya uniforms filed in and stood in the Principal's office.

"Mom?!" "Auntie?!"

The ones who cried out were naturally Kiana and Mei.

The expression in the eyes of the third person was also quite interesting.

"Mhm~" Theresa didn't seem surprised, or rather, she didn't seem to care. Instead, she excitedly interjected, or rather, it was her turn to speak.

"Whether it's catching up or recognizing family, let's put that aside for now."

Theresa stood up, stood on her stool, and placed her hands on the desk, finally having a commanding presence from a higher vantage point.

"Allow me to introduce you," Theresa made a welcoming gesture. "This is Murata Himeko."

"Starting today, she will be your official instructor!"

"Remember, not just a regular homeroom teacher."

"An official instructor!"

"Instructor?" Mei mused, some questions unclear. Based on the principle of asking when you don't know, Mei directly asked, "Principal, are you hiring an instructor for the three of us?"

"It seems Murata Himeko is a military person. Is the army planning to recruit female soldiers and found us?"

"It's not the army," Himeko corrected, pushing up her glasses. She explained to Mei with her clear, firm voice, "Or rather, not a conventional army."

"We don't belong to the army system, but what I need to tell you is..."

"Starting today, you are all Valkyries!"

"Of course, not officially," Himeko continued. "You'll only be considered as such after passing the assessment."

"You are all just trainee Valkyries."

"Yes!" Theresa chimed in, not bothered that Himeko had stolen her lines. She said excitedly, "Valkyries! I'll inform you of some classified information later."

"Now, I need to officially inform you that you are the ones qualified to become Valkyries in this school."

"And St. Freya, this school's primary purpose is to cultivate Valkyries!"

"And her," Theresa gestured towards Cecilia, introducing her to the group. "While she isn't your instructor, she has the right to assist in your training."

"Her true identity is 'Schicksal's strongest S-rank Valkyrie,' 'the Saint of the Schariac family,' and the wielder of 'Black Abyss White Lotus.'"

"And of course, Kiana's mother."

"Cecilia Schariac."

"Whaaaat?!" Li Pu exclaimed in shock. He just knew this trip wouldn't end well for him.

"No! That's not it, I'm not! My name is Li Pu, actually."

"I'm just a cleaner."

"Hmph..." Theresa looked at Li Pu, crossing her arms with a hint of displeasure. "I know Schicksal has done some things that wronged you."

"But..."

"But what?" Li Pu interjected. "Are you talking about using a Honkai energy fission missile to blow me up?"

"Let's be frank."

Li Pu spread his hands, the situation having spiraled beyond his expectations. He, Li Pu, wasn't ready to be a Valkyrie yet, nor was he ready to face the Honkai and Herrschers.

His heart wasn't that broad, and his aspirations weren't that lofty.

"My name is Li Pu, not Cecilia Schariac. And I'm not some Valkyrie."

Li Pu pointed to his head. "In fact, I can't remember much. While I have fragmented memories of some people, the specific details..."

"I'm sorry, I don't remember, I don't know, and frankly, I don't want to know."

"As for all those titles..."

"Please don't associate them with me."

"Thank you!"

He didn't want to be a Valkyrie, not Li Pu!

Right now, all he wanted was to be able to protect himself!

Chapter 35: It's Not That I Don't Want To

"How could this happen?!"

Theresa Apocalypse stared dumbfounded at Li Pu, who had just said, 'Can't do it, goodbye, don't see me out,' and slipped away.

Today was a very important day for Theresa. The selected outstanding candidates were about to begin their Valkyrie training. This was the first batch of trainee Valkyries selected since the academy's establishment.

For Theresa Apocalypse, today's significance was immense!

With Valkyrie training about to begin, half of her efforts had already paid off, bringing her the greatest joy. It was the start of a new journey and an affirmation of her past efforts.

Furthermore, knowing that her old friend was still alive today brought even more joy and comfort.

Whether it was the matter of the trainee Valkyries or seeing Cecilia again, both were events worth celebrating and holding deep meaning for Theresa.

She had originally thought that when these two events combined, the double dose of happiness would make today even more meaningful.

But why!

Why did it turn out like this?!

"Cecilia!"

Theresa jumped off her stool, intending to chase after him, but Himeko grabbed her shoulder. Himeko pushed up her glasses and said, "Don't go after them. If you do, things will only get more complicated."

"Although I didn't experience that battle, I've heard about it."

Himeko said with confidence, "Leave all of this to me. I will reignite Cecilia's fighting spirit."

"Principal, you should explain the current situation to them."

Himeko was confident. She felt she had seen through everything. Even if she hadn't seen through everything, she was at least better positioned than Theresa, who was still in a state of excitement and hadn't fully grasped Cecilia's thoughts and feelings.

"Actually, there are many things that will be quite worldview-shattering for them."

It would be a significant delay for Theresa to abandon her current tasks to find Cecilia. More importantly, there were these children.

Theresa also knew that for these three girls, who were about to become trainee Valkyries, how to make them understand this world anew, and how to deal with those potential threats, was indeed a challenging task.

It didn't completely shatter and reshape my worldview, but it didn't fall far short of that either.

It was quite challenging to my worldview.

"Mhm," Theresa finally calmed down. Letting Himeko go might be a good choice.

Himeko bowed slightly in greeting, then quickly left the office.

Now, only Theresa, Fu Hua, Mei, and a confused and bewildered Kiana remained in the office.

"Director? What's going on?" Kiana asked, not knowing what to do. "What's a Valkyrie? What's this about a Honkai energy fission missile?!"

"These matters are rather complicated," Theresa said, sitting down. "I need to explain them one by one."

"First, do you know about the Honkai?"

In the hallway of the administration building.

"Cecilia!"

Himeko caught up to the dejected Li Pu in a few strides. She grabbed Li Pu's arm and said, somewhat scoldingly, "Your attitude just now was a bit much."

A bit much?

Li Pu turned back to look at Himeko.

Of course it was too much, and extremely rude. Li Pu knew that, and she could have chosen not to get angry. After all, the person who was bombed by the missile was Cecilia, and the person who died was also Cecilia.

She was just a transmigator who had drawn the character 'Cecilia Schariac'.

What happened to Cecilia actually had nothing to do with her.