The Driven Suit: Yamabuki Armor also had another name—the Sturdy Shield Witch. It described her ability: the sturdiest shield.
[Yamabuki] armor could only be used in ranged combat. Its greatest feature was a force-field barrier deployed with Honkai energy. Centered on its user, this barrier could block most physical ammunition and beam weapons.
Hoshino gently hoisted the soundly sleeping Cuora onto her shoulder and carried her toward her dormitory.
"What is she going to do?"
"Who knows?" Amiya said with a smile. "Operator Cuora is much older than we imagined. She just has some problems with her memories. Her time on Rhodes Island is only a small part of her history. Maybe they knew each other before?"
"That reason... does seem quite convincing."
Kal'tsit said helplessly.
Neither Cuora's nor Yae Sakura's age could be verified. Who knew what history the two of them might have shared?
Kal'tsit lowered her head to watch the surveillance feed. The shrine maiden carried Cuora on her shoulder, walking gracefully into the lounge before immediately shutting the door with a bang. All the camera saw was a standard Rhodes Island carbonized door, concealing every conspiracy behind darkness.
What would happen?
Nothing happened.
Hoshino placed Cuora on the sofa. The little turtle automatically curled into a ball, and Hoshino gently rested her hand on the warm shell, trying not to wake her.
"Sleep, sleep..."
Hoshino stroked the shell, closed her eyes, and watched the number representing Valkyrie unlock progress shoot upward.
30%
60%
90%
"What happened?" Cuora opened her bleary eyes. Still groggy, it took her a long while to realize she had fallen asleep. She suddenly sat up and looked around at her surroundings in confusion.
Unfamiliar!
She knew the public lounge, but she had no idea who this big sister was.
Who exactly was