Penguin's Progress

Mobius watched the two embracing figures, marveling at the sight. Perhaps it was due to Kevin's low body temperature in the previous civilization, creating an invisible barrier between them. Though Mei was rational, she was also emotional.

"Elysia, feeling envious? This Captain's arms are available for you to use!" After a meal of public displays of affection, Zhang Wei didn't mind teasing Elysia. His smile never disappeared, it just shifted.

"No way, you just want to take advantage of me!"

Elysia playfully chided, rolling her eyes in a cute (＞＜) manner. She had no intention of throwing herself into his arms. While Zhang Wei certainly had many cute girls around him, Miss Fairy was no pushover.

The Flame-Chasers on the Hyperion also came over upon hearing the commotion. They were all taken aback the moment they saw Mei, which was understandable. After all, none of them had expected to leave Elysium one day and have physical bodies.

However, they felt they shouldn't have come. Having just been force-fed so much affection, they felt utterly cursed.

"Ahem, I know you've reunited after a long time and want to hug, but there are children here!" Eden covered Durandal's eyes. She was still young and didn't need to endure such torment.

Mei and Kevin immediately separated, both feeling incredibly awkward. They had simply gotten carried away.

"Whose child is she?" Mei looked down at Durandal. With her wavy golden hair, Mei didn't recognize her as a Kaslana descendant at first glance.

Kevin leaned into Mei's ear, proudly introducing Durandal. She was a Kaslana descendant and their junior.

Her training time hadn't been long, but Durandal absorbed everything like a sponge, ingesting any knowledge she was taught. This talent made Mobius incredibly envious. If not for the others holding her back, Durandal would have already been lured to Mobius's experimental table.

Gun Fu existed in the previous civilization, and Kevin was currently teaching her the Gun Fu techniques refined through combat by the Kaslana family.

Most of the Gun Fu techniques passed down in the Kaslana family were inherited from Kevin's children. Durandal also displayed her exceptional learning ability, quickly becoming adept at using them.

Upon hearing this, Mei looked at Durandal with surprise. She truly was a little genius. Looking closely, Durandal's eyes were indeed blue, just like Kevin's.

However, to meet a descendant before even spending time with her own child, the feeling was truly indescribable.

"Durandal's talent is excellent. She quickly picked up the etiquette and music theory I taught her," Eden praised Durandal without reservation.

"It seems like 'Penguin' will be a Valkyrie who dominates the battlefield and an elegant, dignified lady in her private life," Zhang Wei said with a smile.

When Kiana and Durandal met later, Kiana would likely be incredibly ashamed. With half her bloodline belonging to the Schariac family, it wasn't strange for her to be a lady. As for Kiana's carefree nature, it was due to being raised by Seigfried.

"Captain, can you please not call me 'Penguin'!"

Durandal pouted, clearly displeased. How was she "penguin-like"? It was precisely because of that nickname that Elysia and the others now teased her with it.

"Who told you to be so straightforward!"

Zhang Wei placed his hands on his hips and teased with a smile. Durandal's straightforward personality couldn't be changed, but it was also one of Durandal's defining characteristics. Without her straightforwardness, it would feel a bit off.

The Flame-Chasers taught her with great seriousness. Even Chrono would offer a few gentle pointers.

Hmph ╭(╯^╰)╮!

Durandal snorted softly. She was still young now, but in the future, she would settle all these "debts."

Meanwhile, at Schicksal.

Due to the Second Honkai Outbreak, Cecilia had died in battle, and Theresa had "run away from home." The number of S-rank Valkyries in Schicksal had not been replenished for many years, and the fresh blood from recent years had not yet matured.

At times, Otto considered awakening the S-rank Valkyrie he had hidden, Su Shang. However, it wasn't time yet, so he hadn't done so. Fu Hua was also indifferent to S-rank Valkyries, so they could only wait for suitable candidates among the younger girls.

"Bianca Ataegina, I hope you won't disappoint me!" Otto watched the small figure on the training ground through the monitors, a meaningful smile gracing his handsome face.

Perhaps it was a correction of the worldline. Although Otto hadn't obtained the true Kiana from the crashed plane, he had found an unexpected joy in the clone series K. Her vital signs were weak, but Otto had managed to heal her using Soul Steel stimulation.

If Durandal saw this person here, she would be extremely surprised, as they looked almost identical: the same wavy golden hair, the same blue eyes.

Although Otto supported Schicksal, if the number of S-rank Valkyries remained incomplete, some restless organizations would try to cause trouble. While he didn't care about the antics of ants, it was annoying. S-rank Valkyries weren't just combat power; they were also a deterrent, forcing those petty individuals to cower.

"The Kaslana bloodline, the Schariac bloodline, you are an important piece of my plan!" Otto said calmly, sipping his red wine without a hint of emotion, like a masked fool.

Kallen...

Only when Otto thought of that name did his emerald green eyes show emotion. That was his lifelong faith.

Soon, soon. Kallen, just wait a few more years for me...

"Lord Bishop, there is no funding for the construction of St. Freya. Lady Theresa is currently raising money everywhere."

Amber reported the information, which Otto paid attention to, as Theresa was one of the few people he cared about.

When Theresa first awakened her consciousness, that name was the one he had left for his child with Kallen. Ultimately, he had given it to a clone, which showed Theresa's status – she was the crown princess of Schicksal.

As expected, Otto covered his head in exasperation. His rebellious granddaughter... "My foolish granddaughter, out of money again. Amber, cover whatever the shortfall is. As long as Theresa is happy."

The opulence of St. Freya surpassed even Schicksal's. It was hard to imagine it was just an academy, and it required a lot of money.

It was Otto's indulgence. If Anti-Entropy had done this, they would have been bankrupt for a while. One could imagine how much funding had been invested in St. Freya; it was definitely an astronomical sum.

"Lord Bishop truly dotes on Lady Theresa!"

Amber couldn't help but sigh. Theresa established St. Freya, besides her promise with Cecilia, primarily to prevent Valkyries from becoming disposable sacrifices at Otto's whim. Otto, knowing this, still generously helped Theresa build it.

Otherwise, with Theresa's personal savings alone, they probably wouldn't even have been able to lay the foundation.