The Emptiness Within

After Kiana and the others entered the weapons display room aboard the Schicksal airship, they immediately saw rows upon rows of standard-issue weapons before them.

"Major Himeko has already informed us of the weapons each of you excels at using. Please follow me."

The Schicksal logistics Valkyrie led Kiana and the others through the armory.

"Although there aren't many Schicksal firearms that can be used underwater, there are still some suitable for underwater use."

As she explained, the logistics Valkyrie took several guns from the weapons display room.

"As for the weapons used by Miss Raiden and Miss Yae, they're over here. Please come with me."

After seeing the guns, Kiana agonized over her choices on the spot, while the others were led to the cold weapons display area.

However, when the logistics Valkyrie recommended equipment to Yae Sakura, Yae Sakura declined.

"I already have suitable weapons."

As Yae Sakura spoke, she nudged the two blades hanging at her waist.

"Then, in that case..."

The process of selecting standard equipment was tedious, and Xu Yanwu had nothing to do aboard the airship.

When everyone emerged from the armory, Xu Yanwu saw Kiana holding a different pistol in each hand.

Mei now had a katana in her hands, while Bronya...

With Assault Rabbit, she was carrying a torpedo cannon in her arms???

"Have you all picked your weapons?"

Ignoring certain strange details, Xu Yanwu walked up and spoke.

"Yep! Uncle Xu, the weapons here are way better than the ones at St. Freya!"

Kiana's words made Theresa, who was drinking water, choke.

"St. Freya's weapons are actually pretty good."

Xu Yanwu spoke up for Theresa, then added, "You must be careful on this mission."

"Got it, Uncle Xu!"

As the airship gradually advanced, Xu Yanwu and the others arrived at Schicksal's