"I really want... one more drink!"
Standing at the elevator exit of the Hyperion, Himeko seemed to think of something and let out a quiet sigh.
Because she knew that she would probably... never have another chance to drink again. This battle was not only a battle between a teacher and her student—it was also the final lesson she could give Kiana.
From the moment she stood here, the ending had already been decided.
The Godslayer armor she wore, combined with the gem, did indeed give her the strength to fight a Herrscher.
However, she had never had much time left to begin with. Compared to other Valkyries... Himeko's lifespan was shorter, especially after repeatedly pushing herself beyond her limits in battle. Her body looked fine on the surface, but in truth, it was already riddled with damage.
To bring a ray of hope to this world at the end of her life... she had no regrets.
"Aunt Himeko..."
Looking at Himeko on the screen, Kiana saw an expression she had never seen on her before.
Teacher Himeko had always been stern, yet responsible toward her, but she had never shown Kiana this side of herself. Seeing this, Kiana felt as though someone were twisting her heart.
Then, just as Kiana was about to turn to the next page, she noticed a prompt at the bottom. The following plot had already been adapted into an animated short, and she could click the link to watch it directly.
Kiana froze for a moment, then realized it was probably something like the previous "Will of the Herrscher" animated comic short. With background music and voice acting, it truly offered a far more immersive experience than a comic on paper.
And it hit even harder...
So, without thinking much about it, she clicked