Chapter Summaries

Key Plot Points and Events

• Himeko approaches a group of girls, one of whom is Li Changqin from Shenzhou.
• Himeko learns that Li Changqin is a fan of Immortal Fu Hua and believes she's still alive.
• Li Changqin reveals she saw a mysterious person in Tianqiong City who might be Immortal Fu Hua.

Character Developments

• Himeko shows curiosity and interest in Immortal Fu Hua's legend.
• Li Changqin is revealed to be a dedicated fan of Immortal Fu Hua, with extensive knowledge about her.

Significant Themes

• The enduring legacy of Immortal Fu Hua and her impact on the world.
• Belief in the supernatural and the possibility of immortals.

Character Interactions

• Himeko and Li Changqin bond over their shared interest in Immortal Fu Hua.
• Himeko learns about Li Changqin's experiences and beliefs regarding Immortal Fu Hua.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter introduces Shencheng Pharmaceuticals, a powerful pharmaceutical company with a sinister connection to World Serpent, and its branch in Tianqiong City, Shenzhou.
• Himeko meets Li Changqin, a wealthy woman with a shared interest in Fu Hua, and they exchange contact information and Fu Hua-related stories.
• Li Changqin gifts Himeko a life-size Fu Hua figure.

Character Developments

• Himeko learns more about Shencheng Pharmaceuticals and its true nature.
• Himeko connects with Li Changqin over their shared interest in Fu Hua, leading to a potential friendship.
• Li Changqin is revealed to have significant wealth and influence, commissioning life-size Fu Hua figures.

Significant Themes

• The dual nature of powerful corporations, with Shencheng Pharmaceuticals presenting a public face of humanitarian aid while conducting secret human experiments.
• The power of shared interests in fostering connections, as seen between Himeko and Li Changqin.

Character Interactions

• Himeko and Li Changqin bond over their mutual admiration for Fu Hua, leading to an exchange of information and a gift.
• Himeko and little Himeko spend time together, with Himeko looking forward to their upcoming days together.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Himeko wakes up with a younger version of herself, who is her past self from another timeline.
• Himeko reveals the existence of Honkai, a supernatural force that causes disasters and threatens civilization.
• Himeko decides to help her past self become a Valkyrie to protect herself and her family from Honkai.
• Himeko begins teaching her past self, starting with acquiring a Stigmata.

Character Developments

• Himeko: Shows maturity and responsibility in guiding her past self, demonstrating her growth as a Valkyrie.
• Little Himeko: Shows curiosity and determination to learn, displaying her intelligence and willingness to protect her loved ones.

Significant Themes

• The power of knowledge and self-awareness to change one's fate.
• The responsibility to protect loved ones and fight against threats to civilization.
• The importance of mentorship and guidance in personal growth.

Character Interactions

• Himeko and Little Himeko: Their interaction is a mix of confusion, shyness, and determination as they navigate their new relationship and Himeko's plan to train her past self.
• Himeko's words and actions towards Little Himeko show a mix of care, firmness, and understanding, reflecting her role as a mentor and older sister figure.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Himeko equips the fully enhanced [Ryoma Sakamoto] stigma set on little Himeko, enhancing her physical abilities.
• Little Himeko struggles to control her newfound power, causing destruction at home.
• Himeko takes little Himeko to a forested mountain area for Valkyrie training.
• Little Himeko chooses a greatsword as her main weapon and firearms as her secondary weapons.
• Himeko gifts little Himeko the [Fusion Core Greatsword Modified] and two firearms.

Character Developments

• Little Himeko adapts to her new powers and begins Valkyrie training.
• Little Himeko demonstrates ambition and strategic thinking by choosing a greatsword and firearms combination.

Significant Themes

• The power and responsibility that comes with being a Valkyrie.
• The importance of choosing and mastering a weapon.
• The technological prowess of the three major factions: Schicksal, Anti-Entropy, and World Serpent.

Character Interactions

• Himeko guides and trains little Himeko, showing patience and understanding.
• Little Himeko seeks Himeko's advice and approval in her weapon choice.
• Himeko gifts little Himeko weapons, showing support and encouragement.

Key Plot Points and Events

• The chapter explores the origins of Mikoyan, a powerful organization that supplies weapons to Anti-Entropy and Schicksal.
• Mikoyan's capabilities rival or surpass Schicksal's due to its connection to World Serpent and its leader, Old Ancestor Kevin, who possesses technology from the Previous Era.
• Young Himeko receives training from Himeko, learning to wield a greatsword and firearms, including the Void Blade and Fire Fairy Type-IIs.
• After more than a month of training, young Himeko shows significant progress in handling the greatsword.
• The Honkai energy in Siberia begins to erupt, causing mutations in local wildlife, marking the start of the Second Honkai Eruption.

Character Developments

• Young Himeko demonstrates exceptional talent and quick learning in handling weapons, surpassing her future self's potential.
• Himeko, as a mentor, is patient and dedicated in training young Himeko, showing growth in her role as an instructor.

Significant Themes

• The chapter explores the power dynamics between organizations (Mikoyan, Schicksal, World Serpent) and the role of technology in shaping their influence.
• It also touches on the theme of potential and growth, as young Himeko's abilities exceed expectations, hinting at her future prowess.

Character Interactions

• The primary interaction is between Himeko and young Himeko, with Himeko acting as a mentor and trainer, and young Himeko as a eager and quick-learning student.
• The chapter also introduces a mysterious girl in the Babylon Laboratory, who terrorizes the researchers, hinting at an upcoming conflict.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Researchers flee from a laboratory after witnessing a horrifying phenomenon.
• A girl, Sirin, who was a test subject, becomes a monster and attacks the researchers.
• The sole survivor tries to escape but is ultimately killed by Sirin.
• Sirin, now a Honkai-compatible host with a Herrscher Core, causes the Second Honkai Eruption.

Character Developments

• The researchers, driven by fear, prioritize their own survival over their colleagues.
• Sirin transforms from a test subject into a powerful and terrifying entity.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of unethical scientific experimentation.
• Fear and its impact on decision-making and morality.
• The transformation and power of the Honkai energy.

Character Interactions

• The researchers' desperate attempts to escape and their eventual failure.
• The confrontation between the sole survivor and Sirin, ending in his death.
• Sirin's pursuit and eventual killing of the researchers, showcasing her newfound power and malevolence.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Himeko decides to end little Himeko's training early, as she believes the girl has grasped the basics.
• Himeko reveals her intention to leave for Siberia, causing little Himeko to feel sad and worried.
• Himeko reassures little Himeko that she will return soon and that her trip to Siberia is to adopt a daughter.

Character Developments

• Himeko demonstrates her growth as a mentor, understanding when to let her student learn independently.
• Little Himeko shows emotional maturity by not making a scene when Himeko announces her departure, but still expresses her concern.
• Himeko shows her caring nature by buying fried tofu for Higokumaru and considering her feelings.

Significant Themes

• The importance of self-discovery and independent learning in mastering one's abilities.
• The bond between Himeko and little Himeko, highlighting the importance of family and mentorship.
• The theme of growth and change, as Himeko prepares to adopt a daughter and little Himeko faces her future self's departure.

Character Interactions

• Himeko and little Himeko's interaction shows a deep bond between them, with Himeko acting as both a mentor and a caring older sister.
• Himeko's interaction with Higokumaru displays her nurturing side, as she ensures the little fox's well-being before discussing important matters.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Higokumaru's love for fried tofu and Yae Sakura.
• Himeko and Higokumaru's interaction over fried tofu.
• Higokumaru transforms into a horse-sized fox for Himeko to ride towards Siberia.

Character Developments

• Higokumaru: Shows her love for fried tofu and Yae Sakura, and her loyalty to Himeko.
• Himeko: Shows affection towards Higokumaru and understands her preferences.

Significant Themes

• Friendship and loyalty between Himeko and Higokumaru.
• Higokumaru's simple pleasures and priorities.

Character Interactions

• Himeko and Higokumaru: Himeko teases Higokumaru about her love for fried tofu, and Higokumaru shows her dependence on Himeko.
• Siegfried, Theresa, and Kiana: Siegfried takes a photo of Theresa and Kiana, with Theresa feeling embarrassed about her revealing outfit.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Siegfried takes photos of Theresa and his daughter Kiana.
• Cecilia, Siegfried's wife and Kiana's mother, meets Theresa and invites her for dinner.
• Theresa receives an emergency order from Bishop Otto to investigate the disappearance of researchers at Schicksal's Babylon Laboratory in Siberia.

Character Developments

• Siegfried is shown to be a skilled photographer and a loving father to Kiana.
• Theresa is revealed to be close friends with Cecilia and cares deeply for her. She also has a plan to establish an academy for girls with Honkai energy adaptability.
• Bishop Otto is shown to be supportive of Theresa's plans, granting her an artificial island for her academy.

Significant Themes

• Family and friendship: The bond between Siegfried, Cecilia, and Kiana is highlighted, as well as Theresa's friendship with Cecilia.
• Responsibility and duty: Theresa's role as a Valkyrie and her responsibility to investigate the disappearance of the researchers is emphasized.

Character Interactions

• Siegfried interacts with Theresa and Kiana, showing his affection for both.
• Theresa interacts with Cecilia, showing her concern and care for her friend's health and well-being.
• Theresa receives an order from Bishop Otto, showing her duty and responsibility as a Valkyrie.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Anti-Entropy, led by Welt Yang (First Herrscher), creates an Executor system to manage its rapid growth, with members like Cocolia, Raiden Ryoma, Einstein, and Tesla.
• Anti-Entropy learns about the Second Herrscher's appearance in Siberia and plans to either recruit or destroy her.
• Himeko, riding Higokumaru, arrives at Babylon Tower in Siberia before Anti-Entropy or Schicksal.
• Himeko explores the empty but functional Babylon Laboratory, discovering a massive Honkai energy reactor.

Character Developments

• Welt Yang is introduced as the leader of Anti-Entropy and the First Herrscher.
• Himeko demonstrates her determination and adaptability in the face of incomplete plot information.
• Higokumaru reveals her ability to absorb Honkai energy and her status as the Twelfth Herrscher.

Significant Themes

• The struggle for control and cooperation among organizations (Schicksal, Anti-Entropy) against the Honkai threat.
• The potential danger and power of Honkai energy, as seen through the reactor in Babylon Tower and Higokumaru's abilities.

Character Interactions

• Himeko and Higokumaru work together, with Higokumaru providing transportation and sensing Honkai energy, while Himeko explores and makes decisions.
• Himeko and Higokumaru's bond is strengthened as they face the unknown situation at Babylon Tower together.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Himeko and Higokumaru discuss the implications of Higokumaru absorbing Honkai energy and Sirin's transformation into a Herrscher.
• Himeko senses an unknown Valkyrie outside the laboratory and observes her waiting for Theresa's arrival.
• Theresa arrives via helicopter, accompanied by the Valkyrie later revealed to be Patricia, an Anti-Entropy spy.

Character Developments

• Himeko reflects on her feelings towards Sirin and her determination to protect both her human and Herrscher personalities.
• Higokumaru shows eagerness to act but follows Himeko's lead, demonstrating her growing trust in Himeko.
• Theresa remains unchanged in appearance, still looking like a young loli despite her age.
• Patricia, the unknown Valkyrie, is revealed to be an Anti-Entropy spy with a complex history and motivations.

Significant Themes

• The struggle between human identity and Herrscher power, as seen in Sirin and Higokumaru.
• The complex relationships and loyalties within the Valkyrie community, as exemplified by Patricia's dual role as a spy and a friend to other Valkyries.
• The passage of time and aging, as highlighted by Theresa's unchanged appearance.

Character Interactions

• Himeko and Higokumaru interact as a team, with Himeko guiding and protecting Higokumaru.
• Theresa and Patricia meet, with Patricia greeting Theresa formally and offering her assistance.
• Himeko observes the interaction between Theresa and Patricia, recalling her knowledge of Patricia's history and motivations.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Theresa and Patrick, an A-rank Valkyrie, reunite at the Babylon Laboratory to investigate the disappearance of researchers.
• Theresa senses Himeko and Higokumaru, who have been secretly present.
• Himeko reveals herself, and Patrick draws her weapons, threatening Himeko.
• Theresa intervenes, preventing Patrick from attacking, and tries to de-escalate the situation.

Character Developments

• Theresa: Despite being a powerful Valkyrie, Theresa is afraid of ghosts and feels reassured by Patrick's presence. She shows maturity and responsibility, acting as a mentor figure.
• Patrick: An A-rank Valkyrie with a bold and imposing presence, she's ready to engage in combat but listens to Theresa's advice.
• Himeko: She's calm and confident, not intimidated by Patrick's weapons. She reveals her connection to Theresa, calling her "Principal."

Significant Themes

• The theme of mentorship and guidance is highlighted through Theresa's actions and Himeko's reference to her as "Principal."
• The theme of courage and fear is explored through Theresa's fear of ghosts and her determination to face the situation despite her fears.

Character Interactions

• Theresa and Patrick: They reunite and work together, with Theresa showing concern for Patrick's well-being.
• Theresa and Himeko: They have a brief interaction, with Himeko teasing Theresa, calling her "Shorty" and claiming that Ai-chan is the world's cutest person, which leaves Theresa confused and dumbfounded.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Theresa, angered by Himeko's words, throws her cross (Judah) at Himeko, but regrets it immediately.
• Himeko blocks Judah with Blood Dance, then uses Blood Dragon Dance to blow Theresa and Patrick out of the laboratory.
• Theresa uses Judah's chain to bind Himeko, but Higokumaru tries to bite through it.
• Theresa and Patrick, affected by Blood Frenzy, attack Himeko. Theresa is defeated, and Patrick is knocked unconscious.

Character Developments

• Theresa: Shows anger and impulsiveness when provoked, but also remorse for her actions. Her mastery over Judah is not high, but she's an S-rank Valkyrie due to its power.
• Himeko: Demonstrates her immense strength and control over Honkai energy, using Blood Dragon Dance to defeat two Valkyries. She shows mercy by not killing them.

Significant Themes

• Anger and its consequences (Theresa's impulsive action and subsequent regret).
• Power and control (Himeko's overwhelming strength and her decision to spare her enemies).
• The danger of Blood Frenzy (Theresa and Patrick's berserk state).

Character Interactions

• Theresa and Himeko: Their conflict escalates, leading to a fight where Himeko ultimately defeats Theresa.
• Himeko and Higokumaru: Higokumaru tries to help Himeko, showing loyalty and concern, but also displays her unique perspective on problem-solving.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Himeko decides to take the unconscious Valkyries, Theresa and Patrick, with her to prevent them from being killed by the newly born Herrscher of the Void.
• Himeko and Higokumaru explore Babylon Tower, with Higokumaru using her authority to open an elevator and later corrode and control the central laboratory.
• They discover that the energy reactor area is unusual, suspecting that Sirin, the newly born Herrscher of the Void, is there.
• Theresa wakes up and is initially confused, but Himeko reassures her that they are not enemies and reveals they were once Valkyries.

Character Developments

• Himeko shows compassion and understanding towards the Valkyries, deciding to save them despite their initial hostility.
• Higokumaru demonstrates her powerful ability to corrode and control machinery, as well as her eagerness to absorb Honkai energy.
• Theresa shows confusion and vulnerability upon waking up, but quickly regains her composure and questions Himeko and Higokumaru.

Significant Themes

• The origin and cost of Valkyrie power, highlighting the moral complexity of their existence.
• The contrast between the beauty and darkness of the organizations the characters serve.

Character Interactions

• Himeko and Higokumaru work together to explore Babylon Tower and its laboratory, with Higokumaru assisting Himeko due to her powerful abilities.
• Himeko reassures Theresa, showing a shift in her attitude towards the Valkyries from hostility to understanding and compassion.
• Theresa questions Himeko and Higokumaru, showing her initial wariness and desire for information.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Theresa meets Himeko and Higokumaru, powerful individuals she doesn't recognize from Schicksal.
• Himeko hints at secrets within Schicksal that Theresa is unaware of.
• Theresa and Patrick wake up after being knocked out, and Himeko suggests they work together to investigate the mysterious incidents.
• Theresa agrees, and they decide to collaborate.

Character Developments

• Theresa: Confused and uncertain about the true nature of Schicksal and her role within it.
• Himeko: Reveals knowledge of Patrick's secret identity as an Anti-Entropy spy and warns her.
• Patrick: Realizes Himeko knows her secret and is chastised for her overconfidence.

Significant Themes

• The unknown aspects of Schicksal and its true nature.
• The power dynamics and trust between Valkyries and other powerful individuals.
• The consequences of overconfidence and underestimating opponents.

Character Interactions

• Himeko and Theresa: Himeko challenges Theresa's understanding of Schicksal, while Theresa is confused and curious.
• Himeko and Patrick: Himeko warns Patrick about her overconfidence and reminds her of her past failure.
• Theresa and Patrick: They decide to work together, despite their earlier conflict with Himeko and Higokumaru.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Theresa and Himeko discuss the mysterious white lights and Theresa's fear of ghosts.
• Himeko and Higokumaru decide to investigate the Honkai energy reactor area.
• Patrick discovers that the laboratory's main system was hacked by an unknown computer virus.
• Patrick finds that the Honkai energy reactor's output disappeared for five minutes at 10 PM the previous night.

Character Developments

• Theresa: Struggles with her fear of ghosts but tries to maintain her composure for her mission.
• Himeko: Shows curiosity and determination to investigate the mysterious events.
• Patrick: Demonstrates her technical expertise in analyzing the laboratory's systems and expresses caution towards Himeko and Higokumaru.

Significant Themes

• Fear of the unknown (ghosts, mysterious events)
• Trust and caution in unfamiliar situations (Patrick's attitude towards Himeko and Higokumaru)
• The power of Honkai energy (Higokumaru's reaction to the dense energy in the reactor area)

Character Interactions

• Theresa and Himeko: Discuss the mysterious events and Theresa's fear of ghosts.
• Patrick and Theresa: Work together to investigate the incident and discuss their findings.
• Himeko and Higokumaru: Interact playfully as they explore the reactor area.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Himeko discovers residual Honkai energy, likely left by Sirin.
• Theresa and Patrick join Himeko, and they hear cries for help.
• They find a massive prison inside the laboratory, with over a thousand cells for young girls with high Honkai compatibility.
• A young girl in one of the cells pleads for help.

Character Developments

• Himeko shows curiosity and determination, heading towards the source of the cries without hesitation.
• Theresa, despite being an S-rank Valkyrie, displays fear and timidity, especially around ghosts or anything supernatural.
• Patrick remains calm and collected, assisting Theresa and observing the situation.

Significant Themes

• The irony of Valkyries fighting for beauty while their existence is built on the suffering of others.
• The harsh reality of human experimentation and the imprisonment of young girls with high Honkai compatibility.

Character Interactions

• Himeko teases Theresa about her fear of ghosts, highlighting their contrasting personalities.
• Theresa gets angry when Himeko questions the Valkyries' existence, showing her loyalty and pride in her role.
• Himeko and Theresa's dynamic shifts as they encounter the imprisoned girl, with Himeko showing empathy and Theresa hiding behind her in fear.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Himeko and Theresa discover young girls imprisoned and subjected to human experiments in a Schicksal laboratory.
• Himeko frees the girls, revealing that they were used as test subjects for Valkyrie weapons and Stigmata.
• Himeko confronts Theresa about the true purpose of the laboratory and the fate of the girls.

Character Developments

• Himeko: Shows sympathy and pity for the girls, becomes angry and confrontational when discussing their mistreatment.
• Theresa: Realizes the truth about the laboratory and feels guilty for her ignorance.
• Sirin: Hides in an imaginary space, hesitant to confront Himeko due to her weakened state.

Significant Themes

• The exploitation of the weak and innocent for the sake of power and progress.
• The moral ambiguity of organizations like Schicksal, which use unethical methods to achieve their goals.
• The responsibility of individuals within such organizations to question and challenge unethical practices.

Character Interactions

• Himeko and the girls: Himeko shows kindness and compassion towards the girls, embracing them and comforting them.
• Himeko and Theresa: Himeko confronts Theresa about the girls' mistreatment, leading to Theresa's realization of the truth.
• Himeko and Sirin: Himeko senses Sirin's presence but chooses not to engage her immediately, planning to take her away secretly.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Theresa discovers test subjects, mostly orphans, being used as experimental materials by Schicksal.
• Theresa decides to rescue them and establish St. Freya High School in the Far East to secretly take them in and help them control their Honkai energy.
• Sirin, a former test subject now in another layer of space, overhears Theresa's plan and mocks her.
• Himeko sees Sirin's blurry silhouette and feels a connection, determining to change Sirin's fate.

Character Developments

• Theresa: Shows empathy and determination to rescue the test subjects and give them a better life.
• Sirin: Struggles with her past experiences and mocks Theresa's plans, but is affected by Himeko's gentle gaze.
• Himeko: Demonstrates compassion and resolve to change Sirin's fate.

Significant Themes

• Empathy and compassion towards the suffering.
• The consequences of using people as disposable experimental materials.
• The potential for change and redemption, even for those who have become Herrschers.

Character Interactions

• Theresa and Patrick: Disagree on the safety of releasing the test subjects, but Theresa remains firm in her decision.
• Theresa and Himeko: Work together to rescue the test subjects, with Himeko supporting Theresa's decision.
• Himeko and Sirin: Himeko sees Sirin's silhouette and feels a connection, while Sirin is affected by Himeko's gentle gaze.

Key Plot Points and Events

• Himeko meets the experimental girls and decides to help them.
• The girls are taken to a lounge in the Babylon Tower for treatment and rest.
• Himeko treats the girls' wounds and learns about their past.

Character Developments

• Sirin feels uncomfortable under Himeko's gaze and avoids eye contact.
• Himeko shows maternal instincts and concern for the girls' well-being.
• The experimental girls show fear and mistrust due to their past experiences.

Significant Themes

• The consequences of Honkai's corruption on humans.
• The exploitation of vulnerable individuals by powerful organizations.
• The importance of empathy, care, and trust in healing and recovery.

Character Interactions

• Himeko interacts with the experimental girls, showing kindness and patience.
• Sirin avoids Himeko's gaze, showing discomfort and unease.
• Theresa watches the interactions with complicated emotions, reinforcing her resolve to help these girls.