I Am a Saintess at Schicksal

One felt vindicated, the other probably just found it catchy. Either way, the scene was quite amusing.

The next morning—

Otto planned to check on the other experiment subject, K423, today.

However, upon entering K423's room, he was met with a "dog head" greeting that left him bewildered for quite some time.

Even after returning to his own laboratory, Otto remained confused.

K423, unlike True Kiana and K422, was truly like a blank slate. He naturally hadn't arranged any brainwashing sessions for K423.

In fact, if a book were placed in front of K423, she would be more likely to eat it.

So, what had he missed? The second word K423 had learned, besides "mama," was "dog head." Where on earth had she learned that word?

Otto couldn't figure it out, even if he pulled out his hair.

He had considered the possibility of brainwave synchronization with K422, but even if K422 could communicate remotely with the real Kiana and K423, the real Kiana and K422 couldn't possibly have encountered this word.

The most crucial point was that K423 had shouted "dog head" with such apparent joy.

Otto had nowhere to direct his anger, even if he wanted to be angry.

17. Here, your Oolong Tea (Revised)

Although he didn't know what had happened to K423, this minor issue wouldn't affect his plan.

"I just don't know how K422's combat talent will be... After all, she's the child of Cecilia and Siegfried, so she shouldn't be too weak."

Of course, if she turned out to be too weak, Otto had other methods.

He refused to believe that increasing training intensity wouldn't be enough to turn a weakling into an S-rank Valkyrie.

"The only team available right now seems to be the Assault Team. The captain of the Assault Team, Ragna Rodbrok, is highly capable, and teaching K422 with an A-rank Valkyrie would be more than enough."

Leaning back heavily against the leather chair, Otto casually brought up the Assault Team's data.

The Schicksal organization had not yet developed universal Valkyrie armor. Or rather, while the combat suits used by Valkyries at this time were made of fabric with anti-Honkai Energy effects, they were far from the level that could be called 'armor.'

The combat suits used by the Assault Team members were naturally the most practical Arctic Combat Suits of the current stage. However, due to team regulations, all members used Heavy Greatswords as their weapons.

"Oh? A new member, no wonder they applied for a rest at headquarters."

Otto glanced at the young girl who had just joined the Schicksal organization, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"Then it's decided, the Assault Team."

Otto opened his communicator and issued an order to Amber.

Upon receiving the order, Amber immediately contacted the Assault Team, which was active in the Far East.

Looking at the maid-dressed woman who appeared on the communication screen, Amber was momentarily stunned.

"Lady Amber?"

"Captain Ragna Rodbrok, the Assault Team's application has been accepted. A Valkyrie squad has been assigned to take over your duties, and the Assault Team can return to headquarters immediately."

"Really? That's great!"

The maid-dressed woman clapped her hands in delight.

"Lady Amber, you have no idea. Honkai incidents are particularly frequent in the Far East. We often clear out a batch of Honkai Beasts one second, only for another batch to appear the next. We don't even have time to eat or sleep."

The woman clearly wanted to complain about the situation in the Far East. The branch here was slow to establish, and there were an absurd number of Honkai Beasts. Although the alcohol here was quite good, she naturally wouldn't mention it at this time.

If she were caught drinking on the job, her much-anticipated leave back at headquarters might be canceled.

They had been fighting for three consecutive months, and their weapons and Arctic Combat Suits were severely damaged. If they continued fighting, the combat suits would no longer provide protection, and the weapons would be unable to shatter the Honkai Beasts' carapaces.

"Captain Ragna, for now, please remain on standby at the branch until the Valkyrie squad replacing you arrives."

Amber unilaterally ended the communication.

If one were to ask which region's Valkyrie squads were the hardest working in the world, it would naturally be the Assault Team currently stationed in the Far East.

Every year, the Valkyrie squads rotated to the Far East would complain.

Of course, Valkyrie squads that could complain were naturally strong.

Valkyrie squads composed of B-rank Valkyries would find it difficult to survive in a region with frequent Honkai outbreaks like the Far East.

Schicksal had lost several Valkyrie squads in this place.

Meanwhile, the members of the Assault Team didn't care that Amber had unilaterally ended the communication.

The thought of their leave being approved made them erupt in cheers.

The newcomers in the Assault Team were naturally confused by their behavior, their faces filled with bewilderment.

Especially the contrast with their captain. The captain they knew was usually very gentle, warming all the team members like the gentle sun.

It must be the alcohol, the newcomer thought.

Recalling how the captain had chugged down two large bottles of Vodka just a few minutes ago, she was extremely worried that the captain had started acting drunk through the screen.

After all, the woman on the communication screen was clearly a secretary to a leader.

"Drink up, everyone!!!"

At this moment, the woman dressed as a maid held up a newly opened bottle of vodka and shouted.

"Ooh ooh ooh, Captain, I love you!"

"To Captain Ragna!!"

"Captain! I like you!!"

"I love you all!!"

Watching her teammates raise their bottles one by one, the newcomer to the Assault Team felt an even worse headache coming on.

They were all drunks.

No wonder they couldn't find partners.

When they weren't drinking, they were all sweet-talkers and beautiful.

But after a few drinks, they turned into something else entirely.

Ragna downed more than half the bottle in big gulps, wiping her mouth with satisfaction. Seeing the newcomer standing by, she couldn't help but ask, "Newcomer, why aren't you drinking?"

The newcomer who was called out shook her head, "I'll pass. I don't like drinking."

In fact, she didn't like drunks, nor did she like drinking.

"Alcohol is a good thing. Sometimes it warms the body, and sometimes it makes you forget your troubles. You should have a bottle too."

Ragna, reeking of alcohol, hugged the newcomer, clearly preparing to tease her.

The other team members egged her on.

"C-Captain?"

"What did you eat to get so big? Damn it, I can't hold you with just one hand!" Ragna's hands, which were holding the newcomer, were naturally not staying put. The solid feeling she got from holding her made her a little jealous.

"You're a shut-in, how can your body be so out of line!"

"Exactly, exactly! Cow newcomer, how can your body be so out of line!"

"Sister Ragna, the newcomer is even more impressive when she takes her clothes off."

"Then let's take her clothes off!!"

"Take 'em off! Take 'em off!!"

After a bottle of vodka, any semblance of reason had long since evaporated.

With such a tender and new recruit to tease, they naturally wouldn't let her off the hook.

They had all gone through this before, and now that it was their turn to be the seniors, they were full of enthusiasm.

However, their teasing of the newcomer had its limits. They knew not to go too far, as teasing the newcomer was just a way to bond.

The newcomer's face was flushed red. She struggled a couple of times but couldn't escape the grasp of the drunken captain.

When the drunken captain's hands became more lewd and she started to unbutton her clothes, the newcomer finally couldn't help but scream, "Stop it, you drunkard!!"

As she spoke, she didn't forget to smash the back of her head hard into the other woman's cheek.

Of course, the Valkyries of Schicksal had all undergone enhancements. The newcomer, who hadn't yet had the modification surgery, was just a normal person. As a result, she ended up hurting her own head.

The impact sobered Ragna up a bit.

Although the collision felt no different than a mosquito bite to her, it clearly showed the newcomer's resistance. Ragna immediately apologized sincerely, "Sorry, I went too far."

Seeing their captain apologize and back down, the teammates who had been egging her on also gathered around the newcomer to apologize.

Seeing their sincere apologies, the newcomer felt quite helpless.

She didn't want to ruin the mood, but she really couldn't let these people continue their wild behavior.

After all, there were a few couples in this team, and yes, both parties were women.

If she accidentally got involved in a lesbian relationship, that would be a minor issue.

But if she inadvertently became a homewrecker and destroyed someone's relationship, that would be a serious offense.

Although their behavior when drunk was almost unbearable to witness, when they were sober, they were gentle and considerate seniors.

After hearing about her experiences, they had immediately recruited her into the Assault Team without a second thought.

They were also worried about her mental state after her ordeal, so there was always someone watching over her.

She really liked these people.

Of course, except when they were drunk.

"Captain, you've had too much to drink!"

"Haha, don't worry about it. I have a high tolerance. Since you don't want to drink, how about you have something else?"

Ragna, having let go of the newcomer, naturally continued to fool around with the other team members.

After all, it wasn't that they didn't include the newcomer because she didn't like being teased.

"Then Oolong Tea it is."

"Alright, one Oolong Tea for the newcomer!"

"Coming right up, one Oolong Tea!"

The woman, who usually acted like an older sister to all the team members, poured more than half a cup of vodka into a mug and then added some whiskey.

Hmm, the color of the liquid in the mug had indeed turned exactly like Oolong Tea.

"..."

"Here, your Oolong Tea."

The older sister spoke to her in her usual gentle tone.

Thinking back to when she first joined the Assault Team, this kind older sister would always stay by her bedside whenever she had nightmares, and tears couldn't help but fall.

"This isn't the Oolong Tea I remember."

This team of drunks is just too much.

The newcomer naturally didn't want to drink this kind of Oolong Tea and could only opt for some side dishes. It had to be said, every member of the team was an excellent cook.

"Wait, we have a situation..."

Ragna, who was about to finish another bottle of vodka, heard the alarm.

"Sisters, another wave of Honkai Beasts has appeared!"

"Ura!!"

"What do you mean 'Ura,' we're not Russian."

"But I'm of Russian descent, Ura~"

Watching them each grab their Heavy Greatswords and charge out, the newcomer could only offer a wry smile.