Chapter 309

Himeko Murata is experienced and capable of bearing the will of Valkyrie. Besides, the Vermilion Armor isn't something just anyone can wear.

The Key of Blankness of the Previous Era was already extremely harmful to its users. Otto even used the Gem of Haste to recreate the authority of the Flame Herrscher. If other Valkyrie did not meet the requirements, they might not be able to take it off alive after wearing it only once.

As for the third reason...

Valkyrie nearing retirement goes to the battlefield to stop the Herrscher, but the culprit is none other than the Archbishop of Schicksal.

Regardless of whether he was the culprit behind Himeko Murata's death, it would be unreasonable not to offer some compensation or reward.

Chapter 503 Congratulations to Jackal for joining the Chat Group

Kiana: "Otto, you're really that kind?"

Otto: "Don't think of me as such a bad person. I do good deeds sometimes. I'm willing to give up a Vermilion Armor."

Himeko Murata: "Then I'll accept it."

It would be a lie to say I don't want it.

Judging from the footage just now, the Vermilion Armor seemed tailor-made for her, and the boost it provided was enough to make her rival Herrscher.

Otto is willing to give it to her, what reason does she have not to accept it?

Otto: "However, it is, after all Key of Blankness of the Flame-Chasers. Whether it can be given to Major Himeko requires the Flame-Chasers' consent."

Pardofelis: "Is it necessary? Then we, on behalf of all the Flame-Chasers, agree! Sister Elysia will definitely agree too."

Elysia: "Then... I agree!"

Since it's already something from Current Era, let's just give it away; it doesn't really concern them.

Moreover, if it's given to someone you know, wouldn't that be double happiness?

Otto: "Thank you for your generosity, but there's one more thing. Himeko Murata's health isn't looking good. If only we had Honkai Energy Serum."

Durandal: "Isn't the HSN-B46 from Schicksal any good?"

Otto: "Of course not. Its effects will dissolve the Honkai Energy within the body. At that point, you won't even be able to wear the Vermilion Armor, let alone be Valkyrie."

Elysia: "Oh! That's why we need our Honkai Energy Serum."

This is where the difference between the two becomes apparent.

It's not that the HSN-B46 developed by Schicksal is bad, but rather that its function is too singular. Compared to healing, it's more like a military-grade anti- Honkai weapon.

Himeko Murata remained silent.

She does want the Vermilion Armor, but if her body isn't strong enough to support its repeated Vermilion Armor, it's all for nothing.

While she could ask Elysia for it, Himeko Murata couldn't do a deal without compensation.

Moreover, what is required to pay is not only the Honkai Energy Serum, but also a Life Coin Trial Version that has come to this era.

Himeko Murata: "How about we just forget about it? I'm retiring soon anyway, it's no big deal."

Himeko Murata chuckled twice, trying to ease the heavy atmosphere.

But others don't think that way.

Raiden Mei: "Teacher Himeko, regardless of whether Vermilion Knight: Eclipse is needed or not, your health condition cannot be delayed any longer!"

Raiden Mei wanted to ask Elysia for help, but when she thought about how much Alicia had taken care of her, she couldn't bring herself to say the words.

Kiana, however, gritted her teeth and made a decision.

Kiana: "Mobius! Didn't you want to study my cells? How about we make a deal? You're the developer, you must have some Phase 3 Honkai Energy Serum on hand, right?"

Mobius: "Hmm... okay!"

Pardofelis: "Leave the time travel to me. I'll go Fifty Thousand Years into the future and bring back some... cough cough, I mean, some local specialties!"

After taking a Honkai Energy Serum from Mobius, Pardofelis returned to the shop and took down the top shelf item.

[Pardofelis using Life Coin Trial Version]

[Location tentatively set: St. Freya Academy.]

Pardofelis: "Sister Mei, I went to great lengths to come here this time, you can't let me go back empty-handed, can you?"

Raiden Mei: "Of course, Pardo, take whatever you like."

Pardofelis: "Hehe, Sister Mei, you said it yourself."

Since that's the case, it's not unreasonable for her to take away [Dreamer's Heart], which Sister Mei has always refused to use, right?

Pardofelis grinned with triumph.

However, she had to get down to business for the moment. Looking at the vast campus, Pardofelis searched for Fu Hua and the others, but instinctively slipped into the garden path.

Unbeknownst to her, a pair of eyes were watching her every move through the surveillance cameras of the St. Freya Academy.

Otto: "Since a Valkyrie of Schicksal Flame-Chasers, as the host, how can we not show our appreciation? Amber, go and get an Ultimate Honkai Energy Serum over."

Amber: "Yes, Your Excellency."

Ultimate Honkai Energy Serum is the Ultimate Honkai Energy Serum that has been mixed with the Schariac Holy Blood.

Its cost is extremely high.

Amber hesitated for a moment, but seeing Otto's unquestionable gaze, she had no choice but to obey.

Pardofelis: "No way? So generous?!"

A serum capable of dissolving Herrscher -level Honkai Energy —how much would that cost?!

Is this the Archbishop of Schicksal? He's so extravagant! Pardofelis loves doing business with these kinds of suckers... cough cough, tycoons!

Pardofelis: "Ahem, I can't accept such a reward without having done anything right. It's so embarrassing."

Vill-V: "Take it, Pardo. You've already paid the price without even realizing it. Bishop Otto isn't one to suffer a loss."

Otto: "I knew I couldn't hide it from you all, but don't worry, I meant you no harm."

The so-called "killing four birds with one stone" strategy, the fourth bird is here.

By sending out the Vermilion Knight: Eclipse to prolong Himeko Murata's illness, and by taking advantage of Kiana and the others' and Raiden Mei's concern for Himeko, a certain Flame-Chasers will be brought to this era.

Its purpose is very pure.

Otto had seen Elysia use the Life Coin, but he had never actually witnessed her perform a miracle.

Or rather, Otto still harbored a slight doubt.

But when Pardofelis appeared at the St. Freya Academy, all doubts vanished.

Practice is the sole criterion for verifying truth. What could be more convincing than firsthand, objective facts that have undeniably occurred?

[Chat Group expanded, congratulations to Jackal for joining the Chat Group.]

Durandal: "Jackal?!"

Amber: "The people of the World Serpent?"

Raven: "Jackal, run! You've been targeted by Schicksal's strongest Valkyrie. She's the one who destroyed World Serpent's secret base."

Raven: "Uninstall the Chat Group immediately, don't speak, and don't hesitate!"

Jackal: "Raven, and the Valkyrie Schicksal?! No wonder, so that's how it is. I was wondering why my experimental base was all destroyed. It was Schicksal who did it! Good, very good, I'll remember you!"

Durandal: "..."

Very good, Durandal means she's remembered you.

Bishop Otto, Amber, Durandal, Rita —more than half of Schicksal's main force is here, and you still dare to talk tough? No wonder Raven said the Jackal is an arrogant woman.

Kiana: "This guy's a bit cocky, hasn't he ever been beaten up before?"

Jackal: "Where did this brat come from? Raven and Gray Serpent are here too. Aren't you going to explain the situation to me?"

The Jackal turned his gaze to his two colleagues, hoping to get an explanation from them.

Chapter 504 How did Raven defeat Kiana?

Gray Serpent: "Shh, be quiet. You don't need to do anything now. Just show reverence to the Flame-Chasers and the Serpent Lord."

Raven: "Don't listen to him! Jackal, run! Half of the Herrscher in this group, run as far away as possible!"

Jackal: "What nonsense are you two spouting?"

It was Flame-Chasers again, and a half -Herrscher again; Jackal couldn't understand a word they were saying.

Jackal: "But Gray Serpent, didn't you just mention Lord Sovereign?"

Pardofelis: "Yes, yes, yes! Now let me solemnly introduce you to the Lord of the World Serpent, the Flame-Chasers of the Deliverance, the one who bears the mission of defeating the Honkai, our Boss Kevin!"

Elysia: "Welcome, welcome."

Kevin: "..."

People's joys and sorrows cannot be generalized. Kevin just stood there with his arms crossed, saying nothing.

Upon hearing Kevin's name, the Jackal immediately dropped his disdainful expression and became serious.

Jackal: "Welcome back, my lord."

Kiana: "Kevin is still in the Sea of Quanta, he hasn't come back at all!"

Kevin: "It's just a matter of time."

Jackal: "Did you hear that, you brat! And that Schicksal Valkyrie just wrecked my base, remember this: when the Lord returns, you'll be in for the snake's revenge!"

And await the return of the Lord, who will shatter the Schicksal, destroy the Anti-Entropy, and from then on, the World Serpent!

When that happens, she'll go after Durandal first. How dare she smash up her entire experimental base! Do you know how much effort she put into obtaining that experimental data?!

Otto: "Your lord will indeed return, but not now."

Durandal: "Your Excellency, I strongly suggest sending more men to destroy the World Serpent's foundation in one fell swoop!"

Otto: "Take the Immortal Blades with you."

To say that the foundation has been destroyed is pure nonsense.

Otto was previously unaware of the World Serpent's true nature, but now it seems that the World Serpent's foundation is definitely not the Jackal's research base.

Rather, it is a secret left by Previous Era for future generations.

Otto didn't know what the foundation of the World Serpent was, and even the people of the World Serpent, except Kevin, might not know, let alone uproot it.

Jackal: "Valkyrie? I never expected the Archbishop of Schicksal to be a coward hiding behind the Valkyrie."

Don't panic, don't panic at all.

Jackal has her modified HSN-B46, Valkyrie of Schicksal; coming here would be a gift.

This is perfect for capturing Valkyrie of Schicksal in one fell swoop!

Otto: "I take back what I said, Durandal. You should go alone. I'll have someone else help you find the coordinates of the World Serpent Base."

Durandal: "Yes, Your Excellency."

Schicksal is no benevolent force, and neither is Archbishop Otto.

People always have to pay the price for what they say.

Since the Jackal thought he was a coward hiding behind the Valkyrie, Otto felt it was perfectly reasonable for him to do something, and even Kevin wouldn't object, right?

Jackal: "Gray Serpent, Schicksal is about to launch an attack on the World Serpent, aren't you going to say something?!"

Gray Serpent: "But I'm just an ordinary arms dealer; I can't stop a behemoth like Schicksal."

Jackal: "And what about our Lord?"

Raven: "The Lord is still in the Sea of Quanta, where would he find the time to save you? You'll have to figure it out yourself from now on."

Jackal: "Tsk."

Sure enough, she knew these people were unreliable, and in the end, she would have to test the true worth of the Valkyrie Schicksal.

[Q&A begins.]

[How did Raven defeat Kiana, Partial Herrscherization, and bring her back to World Serpent?]

[Quick Answer Question]