Joining Schicksal

Hmm?

Void Archive on Otto suddenly trembled slightly. What it had sensed in that instant felt so familiar, but when it tried to sense it again, it found nothing. Perhaps it had merely been an illusion?

Vill-V's lips curled upward slightly. Void Archive, you still thought you could discover me? Even after fifty thousand years, you were still far too green.

"Vill-V, you sensed correctly. Void Archive really is on Otto!" Zhang Wei said with an odd expression. More than just on Otto—it had already taken Otto's shape.

"That little runt is Otto's granddaughter, right? She's far too softhearted. Looks like Schicksal has no worthy successor!"

Mobius evaluated her without mercy. Theresa's decisiveness truly fell far short of Otto's. Schicksal was only this stable because Otto was there as its pillar. If Theresa really took over, she probably would not be able to suppress the people below her. Sooner or later, Schicksal would be ruined.

"Still, as a Fusion Warrior of the Current Era, if possible, I would like to study her!"

At that moment, Theresa felt a chill run down her spine, as though a venomous snake had fixed its gaze on her. Otto asked after her with concern, but she merely shook her head and said it was just her imagination.

Vishnu...

Perhaps because they shared the same origin, Cosmo sensed the Honkai Beast factors within Theresa's body. They were like his own. Still, he hoped she would never undergo excessive devouring. If she became like him, it would probably be difficult for a girl to accept.

Zhang Wei: Cosmo, you're overthinking it. Theresa's Artificial Collapse is perfect. She won't develop traits like the horns on your head.

"A Valkyrie academy... There must be so many adorable girls there. I really want to get in!" Elysia said longingly, stroking her smooth cheek.

Zhang Wei and the others were already used to it. Elysia was having one of her episodes.

"Ahem, do you want to join Schicksal and have some fun?"

As a Captain, especially since Schicksal had a Hyperion, he naturally wanted to become the Hyperion's Captain. Himeko probably had not become its Captain yet, so he could beat her to it. Having two Hyperions would be quite an achievement.

"St. Freya? It does seem like a nice place!" Mobius wanted to become the school doctor or something, so she could collect Valkyrie samples in real time.

"I'm going too. I want to be a student," Elysia said enthusiastically. The identity of a student would make it easier to get close to cute girls.

Zhang Wei's mouth twitched. In a sense, all of you were World Serpent's sovereigns. Why did every one of you want to join Schicksal's Valkyrie academy? Were you planning to hollow out St. Freya and turn it into Serpent Freya Academy?

He remembered that Welt of Anti-Entropy would later come to St. Freya under a hidden identity, and the immortal Fu Hua would also be sent over as a monitor. By then, Schicksal, Anti-Entropy, and World Serpent would all be mixed together. Theresa would probably, perhaps, more or less be sidelined.

If Otto ever learned about St. Freya's staff composition, his face would probably be full of question marks. Had Theresa connected Anti-Entropy and World Serpent? Did she not want to be Schicksal's heir and instead want to rebel outright?

"As long as you're happy!"

Zhang Wei silently said it to himself, while also feeling pity for Theresa. What a poor child. By then, Himeko would probably be her only confidante. In a sense, everyone else would be an undercover agent.

Even Gin, the model worker from the distillery, would have to give you a thumbs-up.

What he did not know was that, later, when Gray Serpent learned that the Flame-Chasers had appeared at St. Freya as teachers, he would also dispatch genuine World Serpent cadres without hesitation. By then, St. Freya would truly become a den of demons. It could be renamed Serpent Freya.

St. Freya was truly brimming with talent. It did not merely have Herrschers—members of the world's three most powerful organizations were also among it. Otto probably could not have imagined it.

"What about you? Do you want to join St. Freya?"

Upon hearing Elysia's decision, the wealthy Eden was also full of question marks. Was it that this rich woman could no longer afford to support you, or had you fallen for someone else?

Elysia was one thing. St. Freya trained Valkyries, so it would surely be filled with fresh, lovely young girls. Elysia certainly could not resist that temptation. But why were the rest of the Flame-Chasers joining in? Did they want to raise the banner of rebellion and bring Fire Moth back?

"Yes! Good Eden, do you want to come with me?"

"I'll pass. The company still needs me to oversee it, and I have no desire to teach!" Eden shook her head. She knew these people were only going there for the excitement. She preferred this quiet life, performing art from time to time.

"Will it be difficult for you to get in? Do you need me to invest in St. Freya and open a back door for you?"

Eden spoke calmly, as though the concept of money simply did not exist in her eyes. World Serpent might only provide basic funding, but Eden's ability to make money should not be underestimated.

Her music, if placed in the Current Era, could crush every competing artist. In a short time, her entertainment company had already risen to the forefront of the world, faintly showing signs of dominating the industry. She truly did not lack that bit of money.

A superstar remained a superstar in any era. Eden still shone with dazzling radiance, like gold itself.

"There's no need to make it that troublesome. St. Freya has just been established, so it's when it lacks people the most. As long as we get our backgrounds in order, they'll probably accept anyone," Zhang Wei said, shaking his head.

The hiring review would not be too strict right now. As long as there were no issues with their identity information and they had talent and ability, St. Freya would surely welcome them with open arms.

Eden nodded. Still, making a small investment would be fine. After all, she was somewhat interested in St. Freya Academy.

Theresa: Boohoo, rich lady, hungry, food!

If Eden truly invested, Theresa would be the happiest. Without Otto's allowance, she really was poor.

The next day, Zhang Wei brought Mobius and the others to St. Freya's recruitment site. As expected, it was packed with people. The academy was extravagantly luxurious, and the salary certainly would not be low, naturally drawing many people to try their luck.

Schicksal headquarters would not send many people. Only those who taught combat would be dispatched by Schicksal. As for those teaching history and other basic subjects, Theresa had to recruit them herself. Schicksal's people were all doctors and the like, with no time to teach Valkyries basic knowledge.

"A man? And a handsome young one at that. Do you have any special skills?" the woman at the recruitment desk asked flirtatiously. In this world, which was not particularly friendly toward men, it truly was not easy to encounter a high-quality man.

"I can do an Aerial Split. Does that count?" Zhang Wei said righteously.

"What?"

"Say that again?" After reading Zhang Wei's personal information, the woman and the others all stared at him in bewilderment, completely unable to understand.