The little child defended her.
"Rita meant no harm!"
That was what he said.
"Zerg, sometimes people mean no harm, but they really do harbor ill intent."
Bronya spoke up.
After all, liking someone to the extreme and wanting to do this and that with them did not necessarily mean any harm.
But that was not a good thing either.
Zerg was so little. How could they let someone do that to him?
"Alright, alright."
A mature female voice sounded from the doorway.
The red-haired Valkyrie walked in.
"Ms. Himeko?"
Kiana froze.
Why had Murata Himeko followed them out as well?
And—
She was even holding a bottle of alcohol?
"I'll take over from here."
The red-haired Valkyrie's face was slightly flushed.
She pulled an ID from her pocket.
"...Understood, Lady Himeko."
After seeing the St. Freya Academy identification, the police quickly withdrew.
"Rita, I didn't expect to see you here."
Murata Himeko turned to look at the girl with short ash-blonde hair.
"Lady Himeko, your body requires rest. Drinking alcohol is prohibited."
Rita rose to her feet.
"My body has already recovered. I can drink as much as I want. Theresa used to keep me under control, but now I'm free."
Murata Himeko had been about to open the bottle and take a drink, but then she saw the little child—
She gave up on the idea.
She could not lead Zerg astray.
"I saw your medical examination report from Schicksal Headquarters, Lady Himeko."
Rita gave a slight bow.
"You are an outstanding Valkyrie, which is why you should value your body even more."
That was what she said.
Ragnar Lothbrok was the one who had brought her into the world of Valkyries. Young Rita had regarded her as an angel.
And Murata Himeko had been a member of