Chapter 100

Danzhu: "Since it's a scandal, of course it can't be revealed, not even to our own people. Would you reveal your own scandal?"

Cang Xuan: "How could that be? What decent person would have a scandal!"

Kiana: "Auntie, could it be that you've finally been unable to keep quiet about embezzling funds from the St. Freya Academy?"

She knew very well that Schicksal had allocated a considerable amount of funding to the St. Freya Academy, enough to even open another St. Freya Academy.

The fundamental reason why their academy hasn't expanded to this day is that Theresa used the funds to buy comics.

Theresa: "Kiana, you're talking nonsense! How could I possibly buy something a child would like? I, the headmistress, am a mature adult. This is slander! You're slandering me!"

We're doomed!

The headmistress felt the strange looks from those around her. If it got out that she had bought the collector's edition comics, she would never be able to shake off her reputation as a primary school student!

Himeko Murata: "Speaking of which, Theresa, it seems you haven't given me my salary for this month... last month... the month before last."

Theresa: "Okay, I understand! I just had some cash flow problems the past two months, I'll make the payment!"

Snap, Theresa seemed to hear the sound of her own heart breaking.

As A-rank Valkyrie, Himeko Murata's salary, bonuses, and subsidies add up to quite a lot.

She had to give up several more issues of the collector's edition of the Humo manga to make up for the wages that had been owed to Teacher Himeko for who knows how long.

These are all debts she incurred from her past extravagant spending on rare comics and Humo dolls. The headmaster is suffering!

But it's okay!

If we apply for another grant, the funding for the new collector's edition comic will definitely be secured...

Welt: "Dean, it seems you haven't assigned me any work yet. You even said last time you'd give me a raise, like a top-level researcher."

Having studied the Sea of Quanta and being recruited from Anti-Entropy, Theresa's promised salary to Welt a few days ago was no less than Himeko Murata's.

Welt: "Headmaster, you're not planning to renege on your promise, are you?"

Theresa: "What?! How could that be?! Do you think I'm the kind of person who only gets a raise but doesn't get paid? Come on, your salaries will all be paid together next month!"

For the first time, Theresa felt immense pressure regarding the financial situation of the St. Freya Academy.

She could even see the Humo comics and dolls drifting away from her, drifting further and further away...

Raiden Mei: "So, the scandal at Apocalypse is about the Headmaster not paying wages?"

Bronya: "Unlikely. Who in the Chat Group doesn't know about the Dean's unpaid wages? It's not serious enough to be considered a scandal. Bronya thinks it's probably related to Bishop Otto."

Moreover, Bronya believes the most important point is: how could a mere Theresa possibly represent the scandals of the Apocalypse Family?

Those things like delayed wages and constant encounters are just normal operations for Theresa.

Of course, these words could not be said to Theresa's face.

Theresa: "That's right, definitely not! The scandal didn't involve me, it must have happened to Grandpa!"

Durandal: "Bishop Otto's scandal... I choose A, Bishop Otto once dressed as a woman!"

[Correct answer.]

Theresa: "?!!"

Wait, did she just hear something terrible?

Wearing women's clothing, her grandfather Otto?

Isn't the scandal about unpaid wages owed to the Valkyrie?

Kiana: "Durandal, you even know something like this?"

Durandal: "No, it's just that Bishop Otto has never been late in paying the Valkyrie's wages, so I ruled out either option."

Himeko Murata: "But the Bishop is wearing women's clothing..."

Teacher Himeko couldn't imagine that scene at all.

While Otto's looks might make him look particularly good in women's clothing, what could possibly make the Bishop of Schicksal -dress?

Kiana: "Ahem, Bishop of Schicksal actually cross-dressing? Is this a distortion of humanity or a moral decay?!"

The Herrscher of Reason: "Today's lecture will unveil the mysteries of history for you."

Elysia: "Is it really okay for you to make such accusations against your own bishop? And Durandal, knowing about Bishop Otto's scandal, don't you have anything to say?"

Durandal: "Hmm... As long as the bishop is happy."

In the past Durandal could at least defend his bishop by arguing about the opposing forces of good and evil, and the Schicksal mandate to protect humanity.

But given the current situation, involving a scandal about cross-dressing, nothing she says can change anything!

Let Bishop Otto and Theresa figure out how to handle the scandal involving the Apocalypse Family themselves.

Chapter 165 Concept Card - Mirror Space

Theresa: "Oh, I never imagined Grandpa had such an experience. Luckily, this matter isn't in Schicksal's archives, otherwise, if it were exposed, we would lose all face."

The headmaster is having a real headache.

Otto isn't in the Chat Group now, so let him be exposed. It's not like he's embarrassing himself in front of everyone.

But she's there!

As Otto's granddaughter and the most legitimate heir to the Apocalypse Family, Theresa now wished she could disappear into the ground under the stolen gazes of everyone.

Why should she have to bear the burden of the scandal her grandfather caused?!

[Congratulations to Durandal for winning the reward: Concept Card - Mirror Space.]

[Description: In the Mirror Space exists an individual identical to you, possessing all your abilities, a constant reflection of you. Concept Card can be used three times. Go forth and challenge it! Hone yourself into an even stronger version of yourself!]

[Note: The pain suffered in the Mirror Space will completely disappear the moment you leave.]

Durandal: "Completely replicating my power, does that mean I can't win no matter what?"

Thinking about this, Durandal felt a slight itch in her fists.

An existence she could never defeat, a mirror image of herself—this enemy was far more formidable than any punching bag she had ever encountered before.

Pardofelis: "Is this the legendary situation where, because I'm too powerful and can't find an opponent, I'm forced to fight myself?"

Theresa: "That sounds like a nuisance."

Kiana: "Damn it! When did I ever get to have this kind of trouble because I'm too powerful?!"

Durandal: "As long as you keep honing your skills, Kiana, I believe you will one day stand shoulder to shoulder with me!"

Kiana: "Wow! That gives me motivation again!"

Even the strongest S-rank Valkyrie believed in her so much, Kiana immediately gained confidence as well.

She is a descendant of the Kaslana family, and her lineage can be traced back to the Ancestor Kevin. Her potential is definitely not lacking!

Durandal: "It's good that you have such a belief."

Nodding, Durandal pondered for a moment before consuming a Mirror Space.

After a dizzying spin, she arrived at a place that resembled a lake.

The lake beneath her feet was as clear as a mirror, reflecting her figure. Then, to Durandal's astonishment, her figure emerged from the lake.

"Is it exactly the same power as mine?"

Sensing the other party's imposing aura and a premonition of danger that might befall her, Durandal felt her blood boil.

Since the pain in the Mirror Space is illusory, does that mean we can go all out now?

"Drink!"

With a single punch, Durandal stirred up the lake water and rode away on the waves, golden armor appearing on her body.

Meanwhile, [Durandal], who was standing opposite, was also wearing golden star armor. Using Durandal's combat experience, he blocked her fist, then crouched down to use the momentum, grabbed her arm, and threw her away.

Two individuals with equal strength fought fiercely, neither gaining the upper hand.

[In the scene, Bishop Otto arrives at the office of Detective Doyle in London, United Kingdom.]

He walked with hurried steps, as if he had something extremely urgent to attend to, or that a terrifying being had already set its sights on him.

"Please have a seat, sir. Is there anything I can do for you?"

As the assistant to the famous detective Doyle, Hua politely settled Otto into the living room.

"Detective Conan Doyle, please help me!"

Otto wore a bitter expression.

Tears streamed down his face, landing on the sleeve of Detective Doyle.

"Sir, please calm down. Mr. Doyle's clothes are all wet."

"Yes, I'm sorry, I lost my composure."

Otto composed himself, but his face still lacked its former imposing air, instead displaying a weak, pitiful, and humble expression.

"What has made you so flustered, sir?" Detective Doyle asked.

"Here's what happened: I am a devout clergyman, soon to become a bishop. I usually conduct myself with propriety and caution, but I've still been targeted by petty scoundrels."

Otto glanced around and, finding no one else present, took the envelope out of his clothes.

"This is the extortion letter sent by that person. Please take a look."

Conan Doyle took the letter and carefully scanned its contents.

--To the future bishop, this photograph capturing your beauty is too shocking and probably not acceptable to current tastes.

If this information enters the church, it will further damage your prestige.

Please pay the amount I have proposed within three days. Otherwise, the original photograph will be lost forever. Please consider this carefully. I sincerely pray for you.

"Look at these two! What arrogant Villain they are! Is there no justice? Is there no law?!"

Otto condemned the woman who sent the letter, saying that using someone's privacy as a threat was going too far!

Do you know who the other person is?

"I asked Conan Doyle."

"Of course, how could I forget that wicked smile, that all-seeing, insightful expression!"

Otto gritted his teeth, looking utterly regretful.

"If she hadn't infiltrated the church disguised as a skilled maid, how could I have ended up in such a perilous situation? Irene Adler, that's the devil's alluring name."

"Please, you two, find the original photos and seek justice for me!"

Amid Otto's accusations, Conan Doyle remembered that there were photocopies of photographs in the envelope.

When Conan Doyle saw the photo, with Bishop Otto wearing a green hat and striking a coy pose, he could no longer contain his excitement!

Theresa: "Pfft~ Hahaha, Grandpa, Grandpa, what are you doing??"

I couldn't hold back anymore.

Otto's comical pose was already funny enough, but when they saw the photo of him in women's clothing, everyone in the Chat Group couldn't hold back anymore.

Bishop Otto in that photo really looks more like a woman than a woman!

The alluring aura emanating from her biting her fingers was something that young girls like Fu Hua and Kiana couldn't possibly handle.

Himeko Murata: "I did say before that Bishop Otto's clothing, but I didn't expect the effect to be this obvious."

No, Teacher Himeko is inferior.

It's absolutely impossible for this valiant Valkyrie to make that shy expression!

Durandal: "Oh... Your Excellency."

Durandal was engaged in a fierce battle in the Mirror Space, was momentarily distracted, and then his other self seized the opportunity to strike him in the abdomen with a spectacular triple kick.

Durandal flying backward, gliding across the lake for a long distance before finally regaining its footing after several somersaults in the air.

Chapter 166 Why is Bishop Otto dressed as a woman?

The rather severe injuries did not tire Durandal out; on the contrary, it was that photograph that truly made Durandal feel mentally exhausted.