The Sword a Hero Wields Is Called the Hero's Sword (Part 1)

It's another beautiful day.

He kissed the unconscious duck, then fondled the duck leg covered in white silk stockings with lingering relish. Feeling refreshed, he picked up Wendy and cuddled her for a while. Then he touched the equally delirious Miko, whose long pink fox ears drooped limply, landing right on Natasha's face, who was still struggling to defeat the terrifying demon king with unlimited health.

No, it should be called being attacked. After all, poor Miss Explosive Raven had long since run out of strength and was just holding on by a thread. As expected of the only Fusion Warrior among the four, her physique is indeed good. However, General Xing has long surpassed humans.

This is terrible... This little guy has become a completely different person since he recovered. If he was a weak and submissive boy before, now he's a total tyrant in disguise. I'm never going to escape his grasp for the rest of my life. When will I ever be able to have a peaceful villa island? Lately, all the islands he bought for me have sunk due to various unforeseen circumstances. Counting the one he created himself yesterday, that's the fourth one...

The first island was destroyed by a sudden underwater volcanic eruption. Fortunately, after a careful inspection, it was discovered that the island was located on a volcanic belt, so the island was abandoned without hesitation.

The second island was sent flying into the sky by Vorona, and then... that was it...

"My dear Sister Natasha, why didn't you just tell me you were going to buy that woman's island? Why waste that money... everything that's hers is mine."

Miss Explosive Raven watched as the Fire-Chasing Beast God mercilessly whipped the whale's tail, seemingly channeling his personal emotions, and her lips twitched wildly.

PS: Under normal conditions, the energy is not enough to Dynamax to the size of a planet, but it can still handle a fat whale.

If it weren't for the discovery that this whale was actually connected to Eden's life, Yuki would not have let it go.

Within a minute of killing Vorona, Xing received a banquet invitation from Pardo and quietly took out her newly made toy. Fortunately, the time hadn't been too long, otherwise Eden would have really sent it.

The third island was destroyed by an unidentified golden giant sword that fell from the sky. At the time, Sachi was too tired to investigate, so she dragged one of the grumbling wives home.

"Oh no, oh no, I lost control for a second, what am I going to do..."

A large pillow stands alone, disheveled, amidst the crashing waves on the rocks.

The fourth island was specially created for her in her private world. However, because she had tried to help Chi Yu but failed, the Little Firebird became increasingly angry. In a fit of rage, she lost control and unleashed a terrifying burst of destructive flames.

Damn, Sister Natasha, this isn't just bad luck anymore, it's practically some kind of causal ability, isn't it? If you went to Schicksal's floating island, could you sink it too?

For the sake of her mentally Silly Mom's future, Sachi decided that Natasha absolutely could not go there.

—Never compare your fighting strength with a comedic character; their destructive power is nothing! Conceptual abilities are the most overpowered. A special shout-out to a certain river god—even a river is still a river after all!—

After fidgeting with the somewhat rebellious Bronya in his arms for a while, Xing finally managed to get his original limiter back. The red and blue Rabbit Tank dual bottles still shone brightly, as if they had never left him, but were just quietly waiting for their master to use them again.

"Come on, it's been a long time since I said that."

Standing on St. Freya's training ground, Sachi chuckled softly, looking at the Fire-Chasing Squad opposite her, who seemed to be facing a formidable enemy. She put on one of her favorite limiters, then gently shook the two full bottles in her hand, uttering a line she hadn't spoken in a long time. "Alright, let's begin the experiment..."

"Hey! Are you trying to fool us with your initial form? Give me your strongest form!" Kiana roared, transforming into her Emotional Dragon form, determined to lose with dignity even in defeat.

She had a very long dream. When she woke up, the Stigmata and the Book of Emotional Dragon descended together, and her Holy Sword seemed to have been replaced. However, when she had Tesla examine her, he couldn't find anything wrong. Only the Book of Emotional Dragon reminded the girl that the vague dream was not an illusion.

She also gained the ability to manipulate space, which should belong to the Second Herrscher. As for why it appeared in her, Kiana went to Sachi as soon as she discovered that she had this ability, and then got the answer he gave her before the time reset.

Then there's nothing to worry about.

Kiana, feeling refreshed after once again brutally killing the Herrscher of Void in the consciousness space, tried to use her newly acquired abilities to tease her younger brother and get revenge for all the grudges she had accumulated. As expected, she ended up getting a beating herself.

Ouch, even now, Kiana's butt still hurts a little when she thinks about it. Luckily, no one else saw that scene, or she would never have the face to show her face in public again.

At Schicksal Headquarters, Durandal curiously opened the videotape that Sachi had sent her, and then...

"Hmm... the Fire-Chasing Squad's atmosphere is really... open?"

The Clumsy Goose was caught in a brainstorming session and remained unresponsive.

Back to the present, the bewildered boy was quite taken aback by Kiana's request. Such a request was truly rare. He then helplessly shrugged, removed the limiter, and put on a new one.

Just when Kiana and the others thought he was about to transform into his twin form, they saw the boy put one hand behind his back, and red lines moved in his hand, eventually turning into a bright red buckle.

No, not just one, but four identical phantom Booster Buckle appeared in the air and poured into the first-generation thruster that Xing had just pulled out of his hand, and a burst of scorching energy immediately spread out.

Boost—MK-II!!!

Note: Fortunately, after catching up on the anime in the archives, he came back and wrote the blueprints. Since only this timeline in the Honkai World has produced the Extreme Fox, he couldn't find information about Mark II in the Honkai Library, and naturally couldn't directly construct it using the Herrscher of Reason. So he spent some time designing it, and now it's built.

(You might say that a complete Herrscher of Reason doesn't need analysis, but that applies to the Honkai World. This is replicating something that doesn't even exist in the Honkai World... ah, now it exists.)

Under the bewildered gazes of the Fire-Chasing Squad and the others, Xing calmly pulled out the still-warm second-generation Booster Buckle MK-II from the smoking rear end, inserted it into the left slot of the Desire Driver, and five bright red "Boost" logos appeared on the boy's back.

Wendy subconsciously swallowed. The stats for just one thruster were already ridiculously high, and now there were five at once... Dr. Tesla, when did you develop a new cheat code for Brother Xing?!

Lobster Doctor: "He did it himself, what's it to me?!"

Sensing this power, the three starter Pokémon were filled with fighting spirit. Except for Bronya, who was still a little unsteady on her feet, Kiana Mei were all ready for a big battle. However, Sachi reached behind her back and pulled out a strangely shaped disc gun.

'Laesr Raise Riser!'

Note: This is just a rebranded Star of Eden; I was too lazy to recreate the blueprints for the Laser Sublimation Device.

So, in front of the somewhat dumbfounded Fire-Chasing Squad, he removed the unimportant muzzle and inserted the remaining part into the slot on the right side of the driver, arranging it into a ready-to-fire pose...

"Never mind, this isn't a good idea." Xing suddenly unplugged the Desire Driver, forcibly suppressing the special effects that were about to emerge from the Laser Sublimation Device. Upon seeing this, the entire Fire-Chasing Squad breathed a sigh of relief, only to realize that their backs were soaked with cold sweat.

The kind-looking boy took out the Ex-Aid Driver and put it on, still wearing the familiar red and blue dual bottles, but this time Kiana chose to keep quiet.

"Alright~ Let's begin the experiment!" The fox-eared boy grinned, adjusting his ears to a length that could initially be mistaken for a rabbit's. He swept his right hand across his face, then pulled out a small, bright red, somewhat dangerous gadget from behind his back. He lifted the lid, pressed a button, and said with an innocent expression, "For love and peace!"

Hazard On!!!

PS1: Since the Jackal has already been created, although it is not yet a complete product, it is only a matter of a thought for Sachi to want it. She also helped to improve it, increasing the degree of enhancement while amplifying the side effects. However, it is no different from farting for Sachi, but it is fatal to ordinary humans.

PS2: Please pretend you didn't see what I released before, since that was content released before I even wrote this part.

With a light tap of his finger on the Ex-Aid Driver, a connection was created to link with the Danger Trigger. Under the terrified gazes of Kiana and the others, the seemingly harmless boy connected the Danger Trigger to the Ex-Aid Driver, then inserted the Rabbit Tank Double Bottle, producing a unique sound effect:

"Rabbit! Tank!"

"Super——Best Match!"

As Sachi casually turned the lever of the driver, the sound effect changed noticeably. A steel support platform, completely opposite to the basic transformation, surrounded Sachi, and the half-body armor of Build faintly emerged on the dark, cold steel surface.

Are you ready?

He lazily stretched his joints, his eyelids half-closed as if he hadn't woken up yet, and casually said:

"Transformation."

"Uncontrol Switch!" Black hazard! YABEE——!!!"

Black Knight, in stark contrast to the basic Build Rider, slowly appeared. His black armor was sharp and exaggerated, exuding an unparalleled aura of dominance. Only the goggles on his face retained their red and blue color, proving that he was currently using the Rabbit Tank combination.

"Hey, Liliya, why do I feel like Brother Xing is the villainous big boss?" Rosalia, trembling, hugged her younger sister in fear.

"Be confident, Rosalia. Remove the 'seems like.' Has Brother Xing never acted like a villain?" The quick-witted Liliya decisively pulled her sister away, admitting defeat.

"Hey, we haven't even started fighting yet! Can't you guys have any backbone?!" Kiana yelled at them, exasperated. The Arin Sisters exchanged a glance and silently gave her a "good luck" look.

"That's right, Kiana. But sometimes, retreating is a wise choice."

A chilling voice brushed past her ear, startling Kiana. She quickly drew her sword and slashed, but it felt as if she had struck a steel giant. The force of the recoil from the blade shocked her. When she met Hazard Ex-Aid's gaze at close range, she was shocked to find that this was completely different from the one she had fought in World Serpent.

When Yuuki transforms into Hazard Ex-Aid, she's more like a killing machine. Just one glance from her and Kiana felt a fleeting urge to run away.

PS: The strength isn't in the armor, but in the user; this thing has become a limiter for him. Ah, Sachi requires both of them to transform during combat training, firstly to restrain his own power, and secondly to give Kiana and the others an extra life. Although he has excellent control over his power, he's still worried about accidentally killing someone, since doing that kind of thing is exhausting.

That's terrifying! What an astonishing killing intent that was! How did he even develop such power?

"Very good, you didn't run away in fear. I acknowledge your courage, Kiana."

The dark warrior disappeared from her sight. Relying on the reflexes she had developed in battle, Kiana quickly raised her shield to block, but the wailing sound behind her froze her.

In almost a single exchange, his companions were all dispatched in an instant, landing precisely in the spectator stands below the stage. They all deactivated their transformations, and Liliya thoughtfully handed a popcorn to the stunned Bronya.

"If that had been a real battle, then only Rosalia and Liliya would have survived. The rest of them would have died, like warriors, gloriously, in battle."

His words were devoid of any emotion. He ignored Kiana's sword swing at him, grabbed her left arm, which was covered by a shield, and gently turned it.

Creak—

The crisp sound of bones dislocating rang out, and then the black warrior grabbed the blade of the Flame Sword, snatched it away, threw it aside, and punched her hard in the abdomen (using only the power of the armor itself), watching her fly off the battle stage and crash to the ground, deactivating her transformation.

"Oh, I'm sorry, I didn't control the angle well."

After the battle ended, he dispelled his transformation and jumped off the battle platform, intending to help Kiana reattach her arm. However, he saw the girl silently grab her dislocated left arm with her right hand and then exert force.

Hmm, not bad, but this is just the beginning.

"Ouch! Ouch! You little brat, at least go easy on me!"

Looking at the wailing white furball, Xing turned around and sighed silently, but then smiled.

Well, this is for the best. If he really turned out like him, I don't know if it would be a good thing or a bad thing.

The boy snapped his fingers, and a new Hazard Ex-Aid appeared on the battle stage, but his aura was vastly different from before. "Alright, I told you before that you're not qualified to fight me head-on. Here, this is a clone I created. Although it's not very powerful, it should be able to hold its own against you. Use it to practice and gain some experience."

"Oh my god! ×N"

A moment later, the boy sitting in the audience, who was watching the girls get beaten up while eating melon seeds, revealed a happy smile. Black Seele, who had been knocked away, landed right next to him. She got up in a fit of indignation, grabbed his collar, and questioned, "You call this a give and take?"

"Ah, sorry, it ended too quickly and I didn't get enough of beating them up, so I personally helped my clone fight for a while."

—The current normal state of Sachi leans more towards Black Xing, because due to psychological trauma, her style of doing things is slightly different from before—

St. Freya Academy —

It's another beautiful morning.

The boy woke up from his dream and, as usual, saw his Silly Mom standing beside him. He gently embraced her and kissed her cheek.

The fresh, sweet scent of a young girl tempted his appetite, and sharp fangs sprouted from his mouth. Instinct urged him to inject his own essence into the female beside him, but he chose not to do so.

Sometimes, what you can't have is the most perfect. He doesn't need to have a physical relationship with every female relative or friend; that would be too vulgar.

It's just that my Silly Mom will never be able to get married. It's okay, I'll take care of you.

But...

"You are mine... forever..." After confirming Theresa was fast asleep, Sachi gently bit her earlobe and whispered in a voice only she could hear, "I will not let any other man have you... absolutely..."

Ah, except for that great-grandfather, he was sincere.

But it's also true that Otto genuinely wanted Theresa to die. Referring to "La Terre d'Amour," it didn't matter whether it was Himeko, Theresa, Mei, or Bronya who died; Otto only needed someone with genuine feelings for K423 to die.

Furthermore, this somewhat morbid Oedipus complex is limited to Theresa in this world.

On the other side, Fu Hua, who was learning to embroider, suddenly sneezed and accidentally pricked her finger with a needle, causing blood to seep out.

Mom Hua. Fu frowned and was about to find a band-aid to put on, a hand reached out from behind her and grabbed her injured hand.

The immortal's eyes widened. Her son had appeared behind her without her noticing, leaning against her back without a word and grabbing her arms, rendering her unable to resist.

"Little Xing, what you're doing... Ah!" Such intimate contact was clearly too stimulating for Fu Hua. Just as she was about to speak to stop him, she saw the boy open his mouth and put that finger in his mouth. His nimble tongue quickly licked it, Fu Hua felt her finger enter a warm fleshy wall...

Stop! If this car keeps going, it'll fly to Namek!

He had never had such close contact with a member of the opposite sex before, let alone her son. The immortal's face flushed red instantly.

The young immortal quickly pulled out his finger, which was covered in glistening saliva. Under the bewildered gaze of his follower, Crimson Kite's Wings, he unceremoniously picked up her sleeve and wiped it clean.

"Hey, old fogey, did you wash your hands after you went to the toilet?"

Upon hearing this, Fu Hua, whose brain was in a state of malfunction, immediately had veins bulging on her forehead. She angrily tapped the child on the head, then grabbed his neck and gave him a good rub, both amused and annoyed.

The immortal, who had been wandering in the mortal world for a long time, finally found his home and... his family whom he would never lose.

(Please imagine a heartwarming scene, thank you.)

Luming's Courtyard —

With a sour face, Brother Jie carried the busty Luhuan on his shoulder and let her ride him around the garden.

"Brother Jie, I want to be able to eat your cooking for the rest of my life!"

"What are you talking about? You glutton, don't you have any self-awareness? You're going to eat our family out of house and home! This morning, you're only allowed to have tea-soaked rice!"

"Ah?! Waaah..."

"Hey, don't cry! Then let's have a Manchu Han Imperial Feast!"

"Yay! Don't worry, Brother Jie, I have Eden's card, feel free to use it!"

Watching the two interact so warmly, Aponia, who had been dragged by Kalpas to water the flowers, looked completely numb, her half-closed eyes devoid of any light.

Alas, although this seems like a fairy tale to Kalpas, but...

Looking at the huge pile of tools in her hands, even the usually well-mannered Aponia was on the verge of losing her temper.

But don't leave this whole garden to me! I'm not some tough main DPS! I'm just a mage support!

—A true reflection of Aponia's inner world

Just as Aponia was feeling troubled, she suddenly turned around and Luming Lady, who had appeared out of nowhere, affectionately pounced on her. "You've worked so hard. It's too obvious that Brother Jie is taking revenge. Come on, let me help you."

Cosmo Kane, who was dragged in later. "..."

Mobius that have not yet taken human form choose to hibernate.

PS: For Herrscher of Scorching Flame in normal circumstances, creating a Simulated Core is very tiring because they don't have the multi-core drive of the Fugu. Also, the Simulated Core created by Sachi is of much higher quality than Sirin's, so the Guotie Mobius will have to wait in line.

In short, I regret not making more cores while the buff was still active and storing them away, which has caused my pets to have to wait in line to draw numbers and transform.

——Interlude——

Next, we'll move on to the team route, giving Kiana and the others experience points while also giving General Xing's been conquering everywhere, a bit of unparalleled experience. What kind of Yuki would you like to see next?

(The following rankings are in no particular order. If you are interested, you can suggest additions to the Silly Loli in the comments.)

The happiness of a male state:

A. A violent killer;

B. Yuri Amu;

C. Invincible Taro;

D. The invincible General Fu;

E. General Duanmu, a killing machine devoid of emotion;

F. Itsuka Shirou, the ultimate winner in life;

G. The Great Han Dynasty Limited-Time Cheat, Champion Marquis, General Huo, the reincarnation of the Heavenly Martial Star;

H. You can add to this.

Luming in a female state:

A. Firefly debris;

B. The stationmaster of a space station who is extremely wealthy and can buy star destroyers at will;

C. Miss Pink Fairy ~♪;

D. A Yato alien;

E. You can add to this.

—Tap tap! General Xing, after all this pent-up frustration, can finally unleash your ultimate power and wipe out the enemy!—

Today, the wind at the Schicksal Headquarters is quite noisy.

Except for those who were unable to return due to missions or could not leave their special posts, almost all the Valkyrie belonging to Schicksal gathered at Schicksal Headquarters today. All eyes were focused on the blond man standing at the highest point, looking down at all the Valkyrie, with an almost fanatical adoration.

Because he is the Archbishop of Schicksal, the great being who leads humanity in fighting against the Honkai, and the conscientious boss who provides them with benefits such as social security and housing fund – Otto Apollyon.

Putting everything else aside, that old cunning Lord Bishop has really mastered the art of being a man; the Valkyrie of Schicksal basically all have a Brain Control -like worship of him.

"Respectable Valkyrie, after a long struggle against the Honkai, we have entered a new era, an era in which all of humanity fights together and forms a community with a shared future for mankind."

Otto spread his arms and looked up at the sky, immediately eliciting gasps from the Valkyrie. A young boy wearing headphones and playing Yugi glanced at them disdainfully and continued playing.

"This is an important meeting. Please stop your irrelevant behavior and hand over your equipment immediately." Durandal tried to correct his inappropriate behavior in this important situation, but he gave her a cold glance.

One glance was enough to send chills down her spine.

"Don't spoil my fun, Durandal. My presence here is the greatest honor I can bestow upon him," he said calmly, his youthful form remaining seated, engrossed in the Yugi.

When, exactly when, did he become so strong?

Durandal didn't understand, but she was certain that his power completely exceeded her imagination. In that instant, she couldn't even muster the slightest fighting spirit; all that appeared in her heart was fear.

Is she weak? Of course not, she is very strong, far exceeding the strength range of S-Rank Valkyrie. She can easily defeat the Emperor Class Honkai Beast that give ordinary Valkyrie headaches, and she can even fight and win against Judgment Class beasts.

(Those two last time were only at the peak of the Judgment Class, just one step away from the Planetary level. It's no wonder that Clumsy Goose lost.)

However, Durandal did not know that the person in front of her, though young in appearance, had eyes as deep as the starry sky.

Thus, in this special reception room for only the two of them, Durandal's muscles were tense, and she stared at Xing, who was engrossed in the Yugi, as if facing a formidable enemy. She dared not look away for a moment, and even unknowingly activated the Immortal Anchor.

In contrast, Xing seemed carefree and undisciplined, her short legs swinging leisurely in mid-air while she hummed an unknown tune that was extremely unpleasant to listen to.

"Stigmata are the key to our fight against the Honkai, but they are also the source of our nightmares. In the past, Valkyrie could only use Artificial Stigmata created by Schicksal, and only a few Schicksal could possess the most original natural Stigmata. But now, natural Stigmata are no longer the exclusive possession of a few!"

Otto excitedly raised his arms and shouted to the Valkyrie below the stage, "Perhaps it is the mercy of the gods, or perhaps it is the silent sacrifice of some unknown hero for us, but now the concept of one of the Stigmata has become a product shared by all mankind. We no longer need to worry about being Honkai by Honkai and turned into Honkai zombie or Honkai Beast, because the possibility of that has been reduced infinitely."

"At the same time! The use of Stigmata by all warriors has greatly enhanced our overall combat power! Valkyrie no longer need to worry about the shortened lifespan caused by Artificial Stigmata. You will use your newfound power to throw yourselves into the new struggle unfolding against the Honkai, and this time—"

Otto solemnly clenched his fist and placed it on his chest, "We will abandon all past hatred, turn enemies into friends, unite all forces of humanity that can be united, and join hands to fight our common enemy— the Honkai!"

"So—" another deep voice rang out, and Welt Yang stepped out from behind Otto, standing with him at the highest point of Schicksal, "From today onwards, Schicksal and Anti-Entropy will form a complete alliance, sharing all resources and working together to drive the Honkai out of this world."

The appearance of the First Herrscher was undoubtedly a bombshell, immediately sparking a heated discussion among the Valkyrie. The two leaders on the stage exchanged a glance, their thoughts unspoken.

This was an impossible situation, because given Otto's character, even if there were cooperation, it would only be temporary. He would inevitably try to maximize his own interests while destroying the opponent's weaknesses, but—

As the saying goes, there are no permanent enemies, only permanent interests.

And Anti-Entropy gave Otto this benefit.

Do you want the Key of Eternity, and the method to revive Kallen?

These are the words the boy said when he appeared before Otto with Welt.

Otto didn't seem too surprised. After listening to everything he said, he remained silent for a long time until he heard footsteps outside. He then looked up at the teacher and student opposite him who were discussing what to eat for dinner.

"Good."

The man's voice sounded very calm, as if he were agreeing to his grandson's trivial request to borrow a few dollars to buy ice cream.

P. S.: If I wanted Otto to follow the path described in "Thus Spoke Zarathustra," that would be the most suitable ending for him.

As for why this is done—

The boy strolled through the empty courtyard, gazing at the boundless world, his eyes lowered, lost in thought.

This is not some strange sight, but his Stigmata Space, a manifestation of his inner landscape.

And this is the Stigmata Space corresponding to his original Stigmata: Kallen Hymn.

Now, this place is completely deserted.

When time reset and he regained his power, he immediately thought of completely liberating the spirits behind the stigmata in the Stigmata Space, so he recreated physical bodies for them.

After liberating the Luna, he discovered something strange.

The chain that originated from the Kaslana Stigmata and had always bound his power was gone, completely gone.

The boy stood there in a daze for a long time before bending down to pick up the dusty headscarf and staring at it for a long time.

The moment his pure black self appeared, he severed everything that bound him, including the fragments of Kallen's personality that had remained in the Stigmata Space.

Now, she has been completely absorbed by fate, and the last lingering echo of the Saintess in the world has disappeared.

Fortunately, he didn't know how he felt right now. He wasn't that sad, but he wasn't that happy either.

There was a boy who suddenly found himself in a strange world. He had no familiar friends and no special skills to rely on. He could only explore little by little and live cautiously.

Like a young man who had been fueled by conscription propaganda, he impulsively embarked on a journey that was practically suicide, almost disappearing with the bomb and the entire Changkong City.

It was at that time that the still-naive boy met his First One mentor.

"See you in the distant future, Kallen Kaslana."

Back to the present, the boy took off his headphones, not even bothering to glance at Durandal enemy. His gaze pierced through the crack in the door towards the noisy outside. He was about to make his appearance and needed to be prepared.

In any case, it's not right to be so casual during the ceremony; you should be more serious.

After a long, inflammatory, and Brain Control speech, Otto finally got to the point. With a wave of his hand, all eyes immediately turned to the several specially designated areas around him.

"... Although the power of the Stigmata is now shared by all humanity, there are still distinctions of superiority and inferiority. The already powerful elites have naturally benefited greatly from this nationwide awakening. Therefore, the old Valkyrie ranking system is no longer applicable. Starting today, I will officially implement a brand-new Valkyrie ranking assessment!"

"The Valkyrie ranks from D to A remain unchanged, but the evaluation criteria will be slightly altered. The biggest change is that S-Rank Valkyrie will no longer be the highest rank in Schicksal, but will instead be divided into S-rank, SS-Rank, and the highest SSS-Rank! Let us welcome the new generation of Valkyrie who have reached the S-rank realm in this new era—"

Note: This only applies to Valkyrie whose ranks have changed, and does not include those Otto intends to hide.

"A genius student from the St. Freya Academy! A rising star Kaslana an unpredictable future, Kiana the blood of Kaslana and Saniat!"

Kiana, having finally achieved the first important goal in her life, walked out of the S-class special waiting room with her head held high and full of pride. Wearing the Stigmata Armor, she faced the Valkyrie of Schicksal and felt her heart pounding. She did not show any panic on her face, but instead put on her usual playful expression, made a shooting gesture with her fingers, and gave everyone in front of the camera a headshot.

The audience erupted in uproar, and some people's faces turned grim.

"And—to carry forward the swordsmanship passed down in the Far East, to toy with enemies with the swiftness of lightning... Ah, as a bishop, let's not recite that. Ahem, let's welcome Raiden Mei!"

Otto looked at the words "Thunder Queen" on the script, thought for 0.1 seconds, and then decided to save face.

The sky was slightly overcast, and several streaks of purple lightning flashed past Kiana. A lightning warrior wielding a sharp blade then appeared, standing aloofly beside his friend.

"It's regrettable to see a genius fall from grace, but fortunately, heaven always favors those who refuse to bow to fate. Let's congratulate the S-Rank Valkyrie candidate from several years ago, who has finally made up for this regret today! Wendy, congratulations on officially becoming S-Rank Valkyrie!"

A gentle breeze swept through the venue, dispelling the heat, and the girl with green wings descended from the sky like an angel, sparking another round of discussion.

"So next up is..." Otto flipped through his manuscript, preparing for the next batch of appearances.

"..." In the audience, Bronya angrily grabbed Rosalia's ear, pulling so hard that Rosalia cried out, "Sister Bronya, don't take it out on me!"

Note: Ya Ya's aptitude is relatively poor, so even if she is fortunate enough to receive a backdoor to strengthen her, without activating the Pseudo-Herrscher mode, she still cannot reach S-rank in her normal state.

The otherworldly immortals sat quietly to the side, completely out of place among the noisy mortals.

"A once-in-a-century genius of the Kaslana Family, an unruly and rebellious youth, a prodigal son who returns to Schicksal after painful reflection—the new S-class Schicksal Knight! Kane Kaslana!"

Before she even appeared, she caused a huge commotion among the Valkyrie —cough, female Valkyrie— with scarlet ribbons, greeting cards, and other gifts raining down on her. Kiana gasped in surprise. Goodness, no wonder she's been influenced by her stinky father; she's so popular among the Valkyrie.

"Hey, Luming? The titanium washboard you gave me last time broke from kneeling on it. Do you have a better one?" A murderous aura emanated from Julia as she silently picked up her phone and called her best friend and rival (Julia thought so).

However, not all of the Valkyrie's voices are for Kane, leaving Valkyrie wondering, "Where's the little boy? Shouldn't he appear with the three from St. Freya?"

Kane strode confidently out, glanced at the darkening sky, a smile playing on his lips, and slowly raised his right arm. Flames surged from the Stigmata, forming the shape of a sword in his hand.

"Fake—"

The young knight slowly bent down, his body gradually gathering power, which he then transferred to the incomplete mimicry of the heavenly fire in his hand.

"Heavenly Fire Unleashed!"

With a single sword strike, the sky, which had been somewhat gloomy due to Mei, instantly cleared up. Kane winked playfully at the completely frenzied fans below the stage and walked briskly to the side of Kiana and the other two. However, his overly arrogant behavior almost earned him a punch in the face from Kiana. Fortunately, his long-term experience of being beaten by Luming had already maxed out his evasion, so the Kiana couldn't hit him at all.

Some people wore satisfied expressions, as if they were quite pleased with Kane's actions.

(After realizing she was finding it increasingly difficult to hit her buddy, Luming Lady quietly pulled a washboard out of her skirt. Kane, before he could even react, knelt down on it at lightning speed, and was then happily beaten up by Luming Lady.)

"Her singing voice was dreamlike and enchanting, as if opening the door to a new world. Her smile was like a gift from an angel, unforgettable to everyone who saw her..." After Otto delivered a long and eloquent opening speech, almost putting the Valkyrie on and off stage to sleep, he regretfully concluded, "Let us welcome the embodiment of all that is good in the world, the hidden power of Schicksal that has been active among ordinary people as Magical Girl and idol—"

"Luming Lady!!!"

The sound, like a thunderclap, jolted all the sleeping Valkyrie awake. They all stared wide-eyed at the sound, only to see the sleepy-eyed Magical Girl Lady rubbing her eyes and swimming out like a floating fish. "I say, Your Lord Bishop... your opening remarks... were a bit too long, weren't they?"

"An idol's appearance fee isn't cheap, so it's perfectly reasonable for me to do this, right, my dear Little Luming?" a great-grandfather who openly and blatantly discriminated against his idol said with a clear conscience.

All the Valkyrie: "..."

Etc!

The Valkyrie, realizing what was happening, widened their eyes in unison. So this idol we'd been following for so long was actually a hidden S-Rank Valkyrie from Schicksal? Wow, no wonder even the Lord Bishop was chasing after her... Hey, wait a minute. Since she's a member of Schicksal, doesn't that mean she can hold concerts at Schicksal Headquarters in the future, and I won't have to stay up all night queuing for tickets anymore?

No, the most important thing is!

"Luming Lady, I'm your fan! ×N" The enthusiastic shouts rose and fell and lasted for a long time. Luming Lady awkwardly waved to the overly enthusiastic fans to calm down a little, and then things quieted down a bit.

"The new life force is an indispensable part of our fight against the Honkai; it is both the spark that ignites the future and the hope that inspires the present. Therefore, after S-rank comes SS-Rank— "

"Her immense strength was unmatched; the heavy weapon in her hands seemed like a child's toy, completely incongruous with her petite and adorable figure..."

"What kind of description is that?!"

Before Otto could finish his wicked opening remarks, Theresa stormed out, smashing the door open in a fit of rage. Holding the Judah she had temporarily borrowed from her son, she stood next to her daughter and shoved Kane, who was standing nearby, out of the way.

Kane weakly tried to argue, "Senior Theresa, the SS-Rank position is over there..."

"Huh?!" Theresa glared at him, scaring the poor boy so much that he immediately stopped talking. Seeing this, Luming was both amused and exasperated, and could only gesture with her eyes that they should go for some barbecue together after the event to calm their nerves.

And you deserve a new toy, partner.

"Ahem, excuse me, it seems that even after countless battles, her heart remains as pure as a child's. Next, please welcome..."

"A flawless and exquisite maid, a killer at dawn, an outstanding former S-Rank Valkyrie who gracefully manipulates her enemies—I believe she deserves the SS-Rank honor in this new era. Yes, let us welcome the Vice-Captain of the Immortal Blades, Rita Losweiser!"

The maid walked out with a calm and elegant gait, each step seemingly in perfect rhythm. Her movements were so graceful and precise, like a work of art.

The members of the Immortal Blades were cheering wildly from below the stage, but they soon realized something was wrong. Their vice-captain had also stood next to Luming Lady, who was floating and dozing off, and secretly pulled her away without leaving a trace... Ah, Theresa found out.

What? Rita calmly included Theresa in the SS -S-Rank Valkyrie list? Oh, I see. She wanted to correct Theresa's mistake. As expected of Lady Rita!

P. S.: There were too many people, so Theresa couldn't lash out; otherwise, she would definitely have given Rita a good beating.

"As the saying goes, 'Three feet of water in a scabbard, enough to slay a dragon's son at Wutan; destiny is a sword, both noble and perilous.'" Otto's style suddenly became more refined. "Since ancient times, Shenzhou has been a land of outstanding people and abundant resources, its hidden mysteries unfathomable even to the Schicksal. And today, we will welcome a new face from Shenzhou— "

The Valkyrie below the stage held their breath, ready to take out the support signs they had been holding for a long time.

"My surname is Li and my given name Sushang. I hope you will give me your guidance."

The Valkyrie in the audience looked disappointed, but at the same time, her gossip-loving spirit was burning brightly, feeling that there was more juicy gossip to enjoy.

Before Otto could finish speaking, a brown-haired woman gracefully walked out, politely clasped her hands in a fist salute to the audience, and her large eyes revealed a pure innocence untouched by knowledge.

"Ahem, this is Miss Li Sushang from a martial arts family in Shenzhou. Her swordsmanship is superb, and there are few people in the world who can surpass her in martial arts."

Otto thought to himself: So those guys are all here now.

"Wow, I didn't know you, the archbishop, could command so many people. That's impressive." Little Li Zi looked at the crowd thronging below the stage with great curiosity and was about to take a closer look when Luming, feeling embarrassed, stepped forward and pulled her away for her great-grandfather.

"Oh! I recognize you. You're the woman in the picture posted by the roadside. I sense the aura of someone who also practices martial arts from you. How about we have a little spar here?"

Before the battle-ready Little Li Zi could finish speaking, Luming Lady silently pressed a button on her Transformation Bracelet, switched to the Shenzhou Teacher Limited Skin, and pulled out a ruler right in front of her that made her heart race and her pupils dilate.

"Learning without thinking is futile." What is the next line?

"Ah, ah, ah?!"

Big Pillow Li, who couldn't answer, was being chased and slapped on the head by Luming Lady... See? This is what happens to a poor student, or rather, an illiterate person.

Ignoring his great-granddaughter's behavior, Otto calmly finished introducing the SS -S-Rank Valkyrie and began the final and most grand finale appearance of the SSS-Rank Valkyries.

"She is the ace of Schicksal, the symbol of the strongest, named after the mythical Holy Sword Durandal, and the team she leads is even called the Immortal Blades."

"The reason she is S-Rank Valkyrie is because in the past, the highest rank in Schicksal was only SSS-Rank. I once thought about whether to set an extra rank for her to recognize her outstanding contributions to Schicksal. Today, I have finally fulfilled my wish."

"I'm sure everyone has already guessed her identity. That's right! Let's welcome the strongest Valkyrie of Schicksal — Bianca Durandal Atagina!"

Amid cheers, the blonde Knight Princess emerged from the highest-level special reception room, her face extremely solemn. She strode quickly to the SSS-Rank special area, completely ignoring Kiana's burning fighting spirit towards her, and stared intently at the door she had just walked out of.

"May this Immortal Blades achieve even greater glory in future battles, leaving a lasting mark on the pages of history, and ensuring that the name Bianca Durandal Atagina is etched in the annals of time... (a lot of unnecessary details omitted here)"

"Alright, now let's welcome our very special guest for today."

Otto's tone suddenly became serious, something even Amber rarely saw him like. The Valkyrie in the audience held their breath, and those who were feeling lost seemed to have thought of something, their hearts racing and their minds going a little dizzy.

"I know some of you are looking forward to that person's arrival, but the best is often saved for last, isn't it?"

Otto gave Luming Lady a meaningful look, who had somehow produced a huge pile of books and buried Little Li Zi alive, then chuckled and raised his right arm, shouting passionately:

"If Durandal was S-Rank Valkyrie in the past because S-rank was the highest rank at the time, then the same statement applies to him!"

"The reason he's classified as SSS-Rank at this moment is because I only set SSS-Rank as the highest rank!"

"Come, let us welcome St. Freya's First One male student in history, the unparalleled genius of the Kaslana Family in hundreds of years, the chosen one who inherited the bloodline of the Shenzhou and seized a divine weapon from an ancient behemoth, the human legend who has made numerous unparalleled contributions to Schicksal in just two years, the strongest person of this era—"

"Fortunate!!!"

As the final note faded, the once noisy arena fell silent. All eyes were fixed on the door, and the silence was so profound that even the rapid beatings of each other's hearts could be heard.

Tap, tap, tap.

The crisp sound of footsteps rang out and gradually approached. The white-haired, red-eyed boy pushed open the door and walked step by step to Durandal's side, but did not stop, instead continuing forward.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone present, he slowly walked between Otto and Welt, then took out the microphone, coughed a few times to test the sound, and began to speak:

"Hello, I am Xing, the new SSS-Rank Schicksal Knight."

"I know some of you have doubts about this, and some are even dissatisfied, so..."

"I have already applied to the bishop in advance that anyone has the right to challenge me until the end of this ceremony. Even if they leave a wound on me, it will be considered a win for them. The winner will receive countless benefits. As for me... I am at her mercy."

"Everyone has the right, including the bunch of scum standing behind me."

After saying that, Xing crushed the microphone in her hand, slowly turned around, and arrogantly scanned everyone present.

"If you're not convinced, come and fight."

The sound wasn't loud, but it reached the ears of everyone present.

So what's the point of you holding the microphone?