Honkai Impact

Ling Feng: "..." To put it bluntly, it's using force to intimidate, but...

Defeating three S-rank Valkyries in an instant, this person is indeed a bit too powerful. But this is good too. Since there are still such powerful people in this era, human civilization won't perish so easily!

"When do you plan to set off to investigate the ruins?" Ling Feng asked casually.

"Let's go back to the Academy with Captain first!"

Rita didn't plan to leave immediately. She hoped to stay by Ling Feng's side for a while longer and said with a smile, "Although Anti-Entropy hasn't made any moves yet, we can't let our guard down. So, I'll escort Captain back to the Academy first!"

"Then I'll trouble you. Let's set off tomorrow!"

Ling Feng certainly wouldn't object. It was best if Rita could come along, and it would be nice to spend more time with Rita. Besides this maid, she was fine everywhere else, except for occasionally saying some inexplicable things!

"Yes, Captain!"

Rita nodded with a smile, then turned around and hugged Ling Feng, saying with a smile, "Captain, we'll be parting tomorrow. How about we take advantage of this moment..."

Ling Feng: "..."

"Hey, Rita, you... you haven't had enough fun yet?"

Ling Feng instantly felt an urge to run away. It wasn't that he disliked Rita, but he really couldn't handle it. He even regretted bringing up this topic with Rita...

"Well, Captain, you're really something. Compared to Rita's longing for you, this is far from enough..." Rita's voice became soft and charming again, as if she had a voice changer that could switch to whatever voice she needed at any time...

Ling Feng: "..." "Then... it's settled, one last time!"

Rita quickly nodded vigorously and said with a smile, "Mm, I promise... one last... hundred million times!"

The next day, Ling Feng was still woken up by Rita. He got up, had breakfast with Mei and the others, then packed his things, paid the bill, left the hotel, and prepared to go home!

"Sigh, we're going back to the Academy already? I wish we could play for a few more days!"

On the train, Kiana looked at the rapidly receding buildings outside the window, feeling a sense of unfinished business. They had to go back before they even had a chance to play much.

"Kiana, if you want to keep playing, that's possible too!"

Ling Feng, who was standing behind Kiana, walked over and said quietly, "If Kiana contributes her future snack budget, we might be able to stay one more day!"

"Eh... Hehe, then forget it!"

Kiana, without even thinking, decisively chose snacks. Then she hooked her arms around Ling Feng's, "Captain, actually, I don't have that many snacks. You're not even willing to buy me a little more. I've treated you to snacks before, you know? How about... giving me a bit more after we get back this time?"

After spending some time together, Kiana had come to understand Ling Feng's personality. He was soft-hearted and couldn't be pushed. Many unsolvable problems could be resolved with a little bit of cuteness!

"No way!"

But before Ling Feng could answer, Mei appeared. She stood silently on Ling Feng's other side, wanting to hook her arm around him like Kiana, but she was too embarrassed. So, she said, "Captain's salary is private, while the team's expenses are public. Kiana, we can't use this reason to spend Ling Feng's money!"

"I was just saying..."

Kiana pouted slightly, but she still didn't let go of Ling Feng. It was just that because the train was moving, her chest kept rubbing against Ling Feng's arm...

"Uh... Mei, it's... it's fine..."

As a true man, Ling Feng of course... wouldn't pull his arm back. He even felt like laughing. This feeling, this warmth, was quite enjoyable. But at this moment, he absolutely couldn't laugh or show that he was enjoying it...

Ling Feng took a deep breath, forcing himself to remain outwardly calm, and said indifferently, "Anyway, we're all family. There's no need to make my salary special. Consider it extra expenses for everyone!"

Mei: "..."

Seeing Ling Feng's expression and Kiana's actions, Mei could guess some things, but she... really couldn't do it herself...

"Captain, what about me then?"

Suddenly, Rita appeared on the side and, mimicking Kiana's pose, hugged Ling Feng's other arm. She even gently rubbed her larger and warmer chest against his arm, "Although I'm not a member of Team 233, we're all so familiar with each other. Am I not included?"

"Rita, stop messing around..."

Ling Feng didn't want to talk to Rita... What was their relationship, didn't she have any idea? Why was she joining in the fun...

"Tsk, Captain, you're too much. You've found someone new and forgotten your old love..." Rita put on a crying expression. Although everyone knew Rita was acting, it was just too realistic...

Ling Feng: "..." This kind of joke shouldn't be made!

However, he really should give Rita something. Whether it was expensive or not was irrelevant; the key was the thought. After all, Rita had given herself to him. If he didn't show any appreciation, it would indeed be too much...

Perhaps Rita wouldn't care, or wouldn't care on the surface, but Ling Feng himself cared. "Uh... Rita, that... we... next time we meet..."

"Just kidding, Captain!"

Rita quickly stopped Ling Feng from saying more. She had already guessed what Ling Feng wanted to say and said with a smile, "I've received your thoughts, Captain, and I'm very happy. However, I'm not Mei, after all!"

Saying that, Rita turned slightly and pushed Mei forward. Because Rita's movement was too sudden, Mei could only instinctively grab something to prevent herself from falling. But the only thing she could grab in front of her was Ling Feng's arm...

"Eh?"

Realizing she was already hugging Ling Feng's arm, Mei immediately tensed up and wanted to let go. However, Rita leaned into Mei's ear and whispered, "If you miss this chance, Kiana will be ahead of you..."

"Huh? I... I didn't..."

Mei wanted to retort a couple of times, but seeing Rita's half-smiling expression, she held back her words...

Because Dr. Tesla had once told her that she shouldn't be tsundere and should face her feelings directly, otherwise she would become a "loser." These were the words of the experienced Dr. Tesla, and they must be correct. Thank you, Dr. Tesla!

And thank you, Rita, for helping me twice. I'll definitely thank you properly when I have the chance in the future...

"Achoo..."

In the laboratory at St. Freya Academy, Tesla sneezed. She rubbed her nose, feeling a bit down. It was summer, how could she possibly catch a cold?

Hmm... it must be due to the lower temperature in the early morning!

Never mind, I'll go eat breakfast first...

Thinking this, Tesla hummed a tune as she walked towards the academy's dining hall...

Chapter 78: Captain, Let's Fight Side-by-Side! (Thanks for 99 blades!)

One Kiana in my left hand, one Mei in my right, double the pleasure, double the fun!

Ling Feng had no desire to resist, only wishing this train ride could last forever...

"Boom..."

"Screech..."

But fate had other plans. Suddenly, explosions sounded from outside, and the train immediately braked. The carriage was thrown into chaos, with Kiana falling directly onto Ling Feng. Mei, on the other hand, held onto a handrail inside the carriage to steady herself, regretting not learning from Kiana's example...

"What happened?"

Driven by his protective instincts towards Kiana, Ling Feng hugged her tightly. In a crowded carriage, falling could easily lead to accidents, which would be very troublesome...

"Captain, this... this is likely Anti-Entropy..."

Rita gazed silently out the window...

"Hm?"

Following Rita's gaze, Ling Feng also looked out the window. He saw a battleship in the sky, with dozens of Titan Mechs descending. The tracks ahead were also destroyed by Anti-Entropy mechs, forcing the train to stop!

"Anti-Entropy? What the heck, can't they find a less crowded place when they want to fight?"

Seeing the familiar mechs, Ling Feng was certain they belonged to Anti-Entropy. He felt a surge of anger. Anti-Entropy was being too much, attacking in such a crowded area. If a fight broke out, how many innocent bystanders would die!

"Cocolia's subordinates have always acted this way. Captain, I believe we're about to start fighting!"

Rita smashed through the window and leaped onto the roof of the train. She pressed a button on her temple, and tactical goggles appeared over her eyes. "Appear, my pet, Carbon Hunter!"

As Rita called out, a black mechanical dog ran up from behind the train and lunged at the Titans swarming towards the train. Rita, meanwhile, pressed the smart watch on her right wrist...

The smart watch then unfolded, and a Valkyrie Armor, predominantly white with green accents, enveloped Rita. This was the Assault Suit Shadow Iron, armor integration... Hmm, seems about right...

"Is this Quantum Expansion? As expected of an S-rank Valkyrie, even their Valkyrie Armors are different!"

Ling Feng didn't recognize Rita's Valkyrie Armor, but he knew it utilized Quantum Conversion Technology. In other words, it converted the Valkyrie Armor into a quantum state for easy carrying, and then, when needed, the quantum-state armor could be re-expanded and equipped directly!

However, converting objects into a quantum state consumed a massive amount of energy. Therefore, in this era, only a few Valkyrie Armors could achieve Quantum Folding. It was very similar in construction to the God-Slaying Armor Chi You, but it wasn't the same technology!

"Mei, you guys quickly evacuate the people on the train!"

Ling Feng didn't stand idly by. He quickly instructed Mei and the others to get off the train and evacuate the passengers, adding, "Anti-Entropy came prepared. You three don't have armor, so you're not allowed to participate!"

"Understood!"

Mei didn't hesitate for a moment. She immediately used language the passengers could understand to tell them to get off the train. However, the train was currently on an elevated track, so getting off meant walking along the tracks, but it was still better than staying on the carriage!

At the same time, Ling Feng took out Chi You, preparing to make his move. At this moment, Chi You only had its hilt, as the blade had been folded into a quantum state for easier carrying!

"Ling Feng, you... you be careful, you hear me!"

Seeing Ling Feng take out Chi You, Kiana knew what he was about to do without even thinking. Although she had the urge to stop him, she remembered Ling Feng's performance in Shanghai and felt she shouldn't interfere. With Chi You in his hands, Ling Feng was incredibly powerful!

"Got it, don't worry!"

Ling Feng smiled at Kiana, then also jumped out of the carriage onto the roof. He saw Rita already engaging the Titan Mechs, and...

S-rank is indeed S-rank. Wielding the Frostbite Scythe, Rita could disable a mech with a single blow. And her mechanical dog, the Carbon Hunter, was also constantly attacking the Titans. Although its damage was far less than Rita's, it could still destroy a mech in half a minute!

After all, it was a mechanical dog built with Schicksal's core technology, and its power was far beyond what mass-produced mechs like the Titans could match!

Watching Rita's performance, Ling Feng felt that perhaps Rita alone was enough. As for himself, he could just slack off if possible...

However, as the number of Anti-Entropy mechs began to increase, coupled with the artillery fire from the long-range mechs, Rita started to struggle to handle them alone, finding it difficult just to dodge...

Rita charged towards a Thunder God Mech. She had finally managed to clear out these annoying mechs, but immediately dozens more Titan Mechs surrounded her, charging towards her in unison...

"Hmph!"

Rita let out a soft hum, wielding the Frostbite Scythe, channeling the energy of herself and her Stigmata, "Dao of the Mind, awaken, Frost's..."

"Chi You, crush!"

But before Rita's ultimate move could fully charge, a powerful gravitational force suddenly struck, crushing all the mechs behind Rita...

"Captain..."

Without even looking back, Rita knew it was Ling Feng helping her. Her absolute trust in him made her not turn around, but a slight smile appeared on her lips as she unleashed her ultimate move on the enemies in front of her, "Awaken, Master of Frost!"

(At this moment, Rita does not possess Moon Soul!)

As Rita attacked, a wave of frost swept out, freezing all the mechs charging at her...

"Boom..."

Then, the Carbon Hunter charged towards the frozen mechs and shattered them...

"Hoo... looks like I butted in where I wasn't needed..."

Standing behind Rita, not far from her, Ling Feng didn't activate his God-Slaying Armor. There was no need; activating it would only drain his energy faster!

"Beep..."

Then, the tactical goggles on Ling Feng's head deployed. It was a communication from Rita: "Captain, you look so cool protecting my back. Rita is honored to fight alongside you!"

"Rita, can you handle these enemies?"

Ling Feng didn't have time for unnecessary chatter with Rita; he got straight to the point!

"No problem at all!"

Rita's reply was just as direct. She then looked up at the battleship overhead. "But I'm worried the battleship above will launch a sneak attack on me, and it's continuously deploying mechs. Their numbers are unknown!"

"Rita, let's clear out the mechs on the ground first. As for the battleship, we can't do anything about it. However, this is within the jurisdiction of the Japan branch. I believe their Valkyrie squad should be arriving soon!"

Ling Feng also glanced at the battleship. But since it was flying in the air, his Chi You didn't have flight capabilities, making it impossible to engage the battleship. He could only focus on clearing out the enemies on the ground first!

"Understood, Captain. Our thoughts are surprisingly aligned!"

Rita waved her scythe slightly, casually slicing a Titan in front of her in half. At the same time, Ling Feng joined the fray. However, Ling Feng didn't charge into close combat. Instead, he utilized the Chi You's abilities to their maximum potential, which allowed him to conserve more energy!

Chi You, Devour!

Chi You, Crush!

One defensive move, one offensive move. Simple and brutal, but remarkably effective!

"Boom..."

Suddenly, the train behind them exploded. Ling Feng quickly turned his head and saw a baffling sight: dozens of Titan Mechs had appeared out of nowhere on the tracks...

"Huh? Where did these mechs... where did they come from?"