"After all, Rita and I came here for you."
"...For me?"
Hearing Gwen's words, Wendy froze for a moment. She blinked, taking two seconds to process what she had heard. Her adorably blank expression was quite cute.
However, once she realized she had not misheard, an obvious look of dejection appeared on Wendy's face. Her lips moved as though she wanted to say something.
"Although a new S-class has appeared and filled that vacancy, Schicksal needs more S-class Valkyries as the Honkai situation grows increasingly severe. Naturally, they would not simply ignore a genius like Miss Wendy."
Seeing Wendy like this, Rita spoke before Wendy could open her mouth.
"This time, Mr. Gwen and I came here to bring Miss Wendy back to Schicksal Headquarters, where we hope to use the headquarters' resources to resolve the problem within her body."
"But..."
At Rita's words, the black eyes of the girl in a white dress, her slender legs wrapped in white bandages, brightened slightly. Yet hesitation appeared on her weak little face.
"But I don't have the ability to control the Gem of Desire. And once the Gem of Desire is removed, it becomes very unstable and could cause destruction..."
Clearly, Wendy had heard the researchers explain the situation before.
"That is precisely why we need to bring you back to headquarters for treatment."
Gwen spoke solemnly.
"You have already given so much for humanity's safety. Schicksal will not abandon you."
"..."
Rita said nothing more, merely smiling and nodding in agreement.
"I..."
Hearing Gwen's words, the stray lock of hair atop Wendy's head stood a little straighter, and emotion filled her face. For a moment, she was so moved that she could barely form a coherent sentence, only repeating "thank you" again and again.
"There is no need for this,