Theresa: "?!!"
Before she could even speak, Fu Hua had answered first. When the headmistress saw the words "Correct Answer," her eyes went blank with disbelief.
Good grief, another spy who had been lurking right beside her!
Theresa: "Fu Hua, why? I trusted you so much. Why would you do this?!"
It was heartbreaking—absolutely heartbreaking!
Fu Hua, the big sister figure in the hearts of all the Valkyries at St. Freya Academy and a model student, was actually a spy with ulterior motives.
Such a tragic scene left everyone utterly stunned.
Fu Hua: "I'm sorry, Headmistress. The reasons are complicated, and I can't explain them clearly in such a short time. But I revealed my identity because I was afraid your lifespan would be deducted."
Theresa: "Th-then... all right. I'll believe you for now."
After all, Fu Hua had confessed voluntarily, and her reason was that she had been worried about Theresa losing her lifespan.
Theresa could not bring herself to keep making things difficult for Fu Hua. Otherwise, Judgement Breaker would already be at Fu Hua's throat.
Congratulations to Fu Hua for obtaining a reward: Memory Restoration Capsule.
Description: An item capable of restoring memories. After being consumed, it gradually restores memories. Recovery time varies depending on factors such as the length of the memories and how deeply they were etched into one's mind. It may take as little as a few seconds or as long as a month.
Kiana: "A Memory Restoration Capsule? What's that for? Did something happen to your brain, Class Monitor?"
Raiden Mei: "Kiana, can't you put that a little more tactfully?"
Fu Hua: "Uh... it is more or less as Kiana said. As for whether it works, I'll only know after taking it."
After hesitating for two seconds, Fu Hua got a glass of water and swallowed the capsule in one gulp.
With Fenghuang Down's help, she could clearly feel the memories in her mind gradually beginning to mend.
Elysia: "Pardofelis, what does your intuition say?"
Pardofelis: "My intuition says there'll be a surprise soon. I can already smell important intel! It's definitely earth-shattering information that can sell for a great price."
Elysia: "Hehe, just what I thought. Pardofelis really is reliable."
Theresa: "What kind of riddle are you two speaking in? Why didn't I understand a single word?"
Elysia: "Secret."
The Pink Fairy made a shushing gesture. Her mysterious attitude left everyone deeply curious.
Then the scene began to change.
Fu Hua was sitting across from a blond man, who was none other than Schicksal's bishop, Otto Apocalypse.
In the scene, Fu Hua sat inside a bamboo hut on Mount Tai Xu, dressed in dark ancient robes. Across from her was the Schicksal bishop who had come from afar.
"My old friend, I came to find you this time specifically to invite you to join Schicksal," Otto said after accepting the tea Fu Hua had handed him.
"..."
Fu Hua remained silent and looked at him with calm eyes.
"Don't look at me like that, old friend. I'm not joking."
Otto took a sip of tea. Seeing that Immortal Crimson Bird remained unmoved, he began to appeal to her emotions.
"Immortal Crimson Bird, my old friend, how much strength do you have left now? After being severely wounded at Sky Peak and losing your immortality and most of your power, can you still continue protecting Shenzhou?"
"..."
Fu Hua's expression remained blank, but Otto's words had indeed struck at her sore spot.
The battle at Sky Peak had cost her nearly all of her power. What remained was nowhere near what it had once been, making it difficult for her to protect Shenzhou.
"Trust me, old friend. Schicksal can help you. I will lead Schicksal in helping you protect Shenzhou."
"Immortal Crimson Bird, I won't deceive you."
Otto set down the teacup in his hand and stared intently at Fu Hua, like a spider that had spun its web and was waiting for its prey to take the bait.
Everything was within his calculations.
"I accept."
After an unknown amount of time, Immortal Crimson Bird nodded without changing her expression. It signified that their deal had been reached and that Otto had achieved his goal.
The scene then shifted, and Otto once again arrived at Mount Tai Xu.
"My old friend, this time I want you to help me with something. Consider it the completion of our previous deal."
Otto got straight to the point and directly stated his purpose.
"What do you need me to do?" Fu Hua asked directly as well.
"I need you to become an A-rank Valkyrie of Schicksal and attend classes at St. Freya Academy."
"..."
Fu Hua's expression was calm, but the meaning in her eyes was obvious.
"Hahaha, old friend, I'm not joking around to amuse you. Of course, while you're there as a student, you'll also need to help me with something."
Otto propped his chin on his hands. The expression on his face suddenly became dangerous, as though he were a completely different person from the unserious man before.
The scene ended there.
Pardofelis: "Immortal Crimson Bird?"
Elysia: "Hua?"
Theresa: "After all my calculations, Fu Hua, I never expected you to be the spy Grandfather sent!"
Almost the instant they learned the truth, several people from St. Freya Academy immediately sprang into action, placing several weapons against Fu Hua's neck.
If it had been Anti-Entropy or some other organization, Theresa might still have been able to suppress her agitation for the moment.
But she knew better than anyone what kind of person her grandfather, Otto Apocalypse, was.
Since he had planted a spy at St. Freya Academy, there had to be some earth-shattering conspiracy behind it.
Raiden Mei: "Class Monitor, please explain yourself quickly. Otherwise, we'll have to deal with you according to house rules."
Himeko Murata: "Fu Hua, please do not resist pointlessly. If you confess honestly like Bronya, it's not as though we can't clear up this misunderstanding."
Kiana: "Class Monitor, I believe in you, but please explain everything clearly."
At the same time, Raiden Mei raised Sound of Destruction, Theresa raised Judgement Breaker, and Kiana lifted the Staff of Homa.
The three weapons hovered directly above Fu Hua's head, ready to come crashing down at any moment.
But they had clearly overlooked one very important matter.
Pardofelis: "If I understood correctly, Fu Hua is Immortal Crimson Bird, which means she's our Hua, right? One of the Thirteen Flame-Chasers. I mean, you can't beat her anyway!"
Elysia: "Give it up. For your own safety, I advise you not to fight Hua."
Theresa: "..."
Oh no, she had forgotten about that.
Now, with three weapons hanging over Immortal Crimson Bird's head, leaving them there felt inappropriate, but taking them away would be far too embarrassing.
Was it too late to apologize on the spot?
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Five Hundred Centuries Old and Still a Beautiful Young Girl
Fu Hua: "It's been a long time, Elysia, Pardo, and Eden."
With several weapons pointed over her head, Fu Hua's first choice was neither resistance nor surrender. Instead, she greeted Elysia and the others.
Fifty Thousand Years of memories began to surface in her mind.
Though they were only scattered fragments, nowhere near the full length of Fifty Thousand Years, Fu Hua still recalled certain things that were extremely important to her.
The Flame-Chasers of Fifty Thousand Years ago had fought Herrschers together and resisted the Honkai.
They had successfully slain Herrschers, shone with their own light in that era, and suffered devastating losses in one great battle after another.
Everything resurfaced in Fu Hua's mind. The bitterness, sorrow, despair... it was as though she had lived through it all once again.
Himeko Murata and the others also noticed that the atmosphere around Fu Hua was more sorrowful than ever. Even the young and beautiful girl of Fifty Thousand Years had tears sliding down her face.
Elysia: "Hi, Hua. Long time no see. It seems that memory capsule worked quite well to make you remember me again so quickly. Or am I really that important in your heart?"
Pardofelis: "Waaah, Sister Hua, I missed you so much. It's been so many years since I last stocked up from you. This time, you have to put all the good stuff in your bedroom."
The catgirl cried bitterly, her wails utterly heart-rending.
When former companions reunited after Fifty Thousand Years and learned that Fu Hua was still alive, they could hardly contain their joy.
Eden: "Welcome back... no, I should say that we're back, Hua."
Fu Hua: "Come to think of it, Eden, Elysia, what is going on now? Weren't you already..."
The word "dead" reached Fu Hua's lips, but considering that she ought to maintain some decorum, she swallowed it back.
Elysia: "That's because you didn't read the system introduction carefully, Hua. The place the three of us are in is called Death Space. As the name suggests, it's where the dead watch the exposure and answer questions."
Pardofelis: "You can get rewards for answering correctly. If you get Life Coins, you can even go back and experience one day of life."
Fu Hua: "I see."
Immortal Crimson Bird nodded, then revealed a sincere smile and began immersing herself in the great joy of reuniting with old friends.
To the point that she completely ignored the three weapons above her head.
What a joke. She was Immortal Crimson Bird. What threat could two ordinary students and a Judgement Breaker possibly pose to her?
"Headmistress, the Class Monitor seems to be reminiscing with old friends and has selectively forgotten us. So, are we still interrogating her?"
Mei leaned close to Theresa's ear and whispered.
Given the current situation, if they started fighting, they would definitely be the ones to lose.
"Ahem. Fu Hua is our friend, a good student of St. Freya Academy. How could we possibly suspect her? She must have her own difficulties!"
Theresa coughed twice, then silently withdrew Judgement Breaker.
Judging by the power of Immortal Crimson Bird knocking down the Herrscher of the Void with one punch, if she could still use that strength, even an S-rank Valkyrie like Theresa would be no match for her.
"Right, right! I absolutely believe in the Class Monitor. Otto must have threatened and tempted her, leaving her no choice but to come to St. Freya Academy as a spy!"
Kiana directly wrapped her arms around Fu Hua's slender waist and began playing the emotional card.
Her Class Monitor could not possibly be a bad person!
Fu Hua, who had been hugged, immediately blushed and began to lose ground.
Fu Hua: "Ahem, Kiana, what kind of behavior is this, hugging and holding people? Let go of me quickly. Don't let everyone laugh at us."
Kiana: "Hehe, Class Monitor, it's not like this is the first time. What are you being shy about? Don't tell me you're embarrassed in front of Pardo and the others?"
Pardofelis: "Wow! I never expected Sister Hua from Fifty Thousand Years later to be a completely different person and even have this kind of hobby. Don't worry, my lips are sealed. I don't know anything!"
Having accidentally learned one of Sister Hua's huge secrets, Pardo immediately declared her stance so she would not be silenced.
Elysia: "My, my, I never expected Hua would have such a day. I couldn't even win you over back then. Was it because we simply didn't spend enough time together?"
Fu Hua: "Elysia, what are you talking about? Kiana and I are innocent."
Elysia: "No need to explain. I understand."
Fu Hua: "..."
Seeing that the matter was only getting darker the more she explained, Fu Hua simply kicked Kiana away, then helplessly placed her on the sofa.
Theresa: "Fu Hua, can you now explain why Grandfather sent you to St. Freya Academy as a spy?"
Himeko Murata: "I'm also very curious. Although you seem to have lost most of your power, you are still Immortal Crimson Bird of Shenzhou. What kind of matter would make Bishop Otto use the promise he made to you back then and ask you to come to St. Freya Academy?"
Fu Hua: "...I'm sorry. There are some things that everyone is better off not knowing for now."
With most of her memories restored, Fu Hua had connected all the pieces of the past and present, and guessed many things.
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