"Don't worry. You're an outstanding Valkyrie chosen by Matilda and me. Believe in your own abilities."
The vice-captain of the Phosphor Sand Squad, A-Rank Valkyrie Sophia!
The First Stage of Chapter 160's Mission Completed
Not long after the three Valkyries arrived in the city and began their mission, they received bad news.
"Report! An Emperor-class Honkai Beast has appeared in downtown Dubai!"
"It's a new variant—the Sandstorm Emperor-class Honkai Beast!"
The disastrous news came through the communicator, making Matilda, captain of the Phosphor Sand Squad, break out in a cold sweat. Still, she forced herself to remain calm.
"Perfect timing. Honkai Beast, let me kill you!"
At those words, Sophia, the green-haired vice-captain, immediately grabbed Matilda's right hand and desperately tried to stop her.
"Matilda... the Emperor-class Honkai Beast is extremely powerful. We need to make a new plan!"
Faced with Sophia's earnest advice, Matilda ruthlessly shook off the hand holding her and snapped.
"No need! You just need to stay close behind me! The more time we waste now, the more people will be killed."
Matilda stepped in front of the other two, her tone firm and resolute.
"All Honkai Beasts... will be destroyed by my own hands!"
Sophia's delicate brows curved slightly as she stared blankly at Matilda's back, her heart filled with conflicting emotions. Her thoughts suddenly returned to what the previous captain of the Phosphor Sand Squad had said before dying.
"Sophia... the Phosphor Sand Squad, and Matilda and the others... I'll leave them to you..."
Before dying, the captain placed the amber representing her into Sophia's hands. In the end, she passed away because treatment had come too late.
The memory ended. Sophia clasped her hands together and closed her eyes in prayer.
*Captain... don't worry. Whether it's Matilda or the Phosphor Sand Squad, I'll