Chapter 77

[As we all know, Schicksal S-rank Valkyrie Durandal is a rather simple-minded, even somewhat goofy, Silly Goose. What reason did Theresa use to subdue Durandal the Silly Goose?]

[A: The Anti-Entropy troops are here for sightseeing.]

[B: The Anti-Entropy troops are here for a picnic.]

[C: The Anti-Entropy troops are here to fish.]

[D: The Anti-Entropy troops are here to play mahjong.]

Theresa: "Uh..."

The Herrscher of Reason: "What's with these four options? Even a child wouldn't be so easily fooled!"

He led a large group, only to find out he was just out for a vacation, and even attacked Schicksal's S-rank Valkyrie. Even Himeko wouldn't believe that if this got out!

Could it be that Durandal is really so naive and easily fooled?

Durandal: "Yulan, Silly Goose?"

The strongest Valkyrie crushed the Soulium equipment in her hand with a bang, feeling as if a string in her brain had snapped.

Chapter 125 Stigmata: Wind God's Lazy Life

The atmosphere in the Chat Group was somber, and everyone remained silent.

There's Elysia, who's watching the drama unfold; Principal Theresa, the headmistress, who's terrified of upsetting the big boss; and Durandal, who's on the verge of losing her mind because her reputation has been damaged.

Kiana: "Um, Lady Durandal, are you alright?"

Durandal: "It's alright. As someone who keeps the Valkyrie's mission firmly in mind, I must remain calm at all times and not be affected by trivial matters. How could I possibly lose my composure so easily?"

Raiden Mei: "..."

That's what they say, but that inexplicable pressure and Durandal's murderous tone make it seem like she's not angry at all!

Kiana: "Auntie, you've gone too far! You used such a simple excuse to fool Durandal, you should have come up with a more complicated one!"

Himeko Murata: "Hey, Kiana, are you trying to kill yourself already?"

Teacher Himeko felt that it wasn't just Theresa and Durandal; it seemed like the problem students in her class weren't very bright either.

What's the difference between what you're saying and openly stating that Durandal is a simpleton who's easily fooled?!

Theresa: "No, it's not my fault! With my wisdom as the headmistress, how could I possibly come up with such a lame excuse? First, someone else must have framed me!"

We can't admit it! Durandal is furious right now; we absolutely cannot admit it!

Regardless of whether they did it themselves, they should quickly find someone to take the blame.

The headmaster's brain cells were working at lightning speed; in this situation, the most reasonable and convincing scapegoat was...

It must have been caused by Anti-Entropy!

Himeko Murata: "Theresa, at least come up with a more reasonable excuse. None of these four options make any sense. How are we supposed to choose?"

Looking at the options in the Q&A, Wuliangta Jizi didn't know where to start.

What the hell? The Anti-Entropy fleet came here for sightseeing, picnicking, and playing mahjong... Who brings several fleets out to play mahjong?

It's safe to say that the intelligence reported was worthy of Theresa's intelligence.

The crucial point is that Durandal actually believed it!

Raiden Mei: "So, you mean we just have to guess?"

Theresa: "It seems there's no other way. Since I'm the one who caused this mess, then let me answer it."

The headmistress picked up her most important companion. Judah was still unconscious. She could only pray silently that she wouldn't answer the one-in-four chance wrong.

Wendy: "How about I give it a try?"

Bronya: "Wendy, do you have a solution? If not, please don't force yourself."

The four options were completely mindless excuses, Bronya couldn't see a single flaw in them.

Dean, please use your brain next time you report a situation!

Wendy: "It's just a guess. I choose A: Anti-Entropy is here for tourism."

[Correct answer.]

Kiana: "?!!"

Theresa: "Wendy, how did you do that?"

Wendy: "I just suddenly remembered that the explosion point where Schicksal and Anti-Entropy clashed in the previous footage seemed to be a tourist route, so I made a guess."

Surprisingly, my guess was right.

Confined to the laboratory for so long, Wendy had longed for the outside world. She had paid attention to that coastal tourist route before, and she never expected it would come in handy today.

Durandal: "A tourist route? Such a well-hidden clue? I didn't even notice it! What a dereliction of duty, Valkyrie."

The Strongest Valkyrie of Schicksal was annoyed by her oversight.

I never expected someone as cautious as her to make such a basic mistake. It seems she'll have to work much harder in the future!

Kiana: "No, no, no, a clue that's practically buried in the grave—no normal person could find it!"

Himeko Murata: "Durandal, please don't be too hard on yourself."

[Congratulations to Wendy for receiving the reward: Stigmata - Wind God: Lazy Fish (Top)].

[Description: Single-piece effect: Reduces Honkai Energy consumption by 10%. In the "slacking off" state, the effect is increased by another 10%.]

Set bonus: Thousand Winds will become your eyes.

"Ah?!!"

Wendy looked bewildered, instantly feeling the intense heat of the Stigmata burning her with sorrow, as if it were being branded into her.

Until the Stigmata were fully implanted, a cool sensation swept over her back and mind, and the wind brought her blessings.

After the pain subsided, Wendy carefully examined the description of her Stigmata and felt something was very strange.

Wendy: "Wind God? Slacking off? What kind of weird Stigmata is this? But reducing Honkai Energy consumption is a pretty powerful effect."

I don't know if it's because I flew over from the Oceania Branch and then answered questions in the group chat, but Wendy felt a little tired and wanted to relax and soothe her nerves.

Elysia: "Stigmata that reduces Honkai Energy consumption, Wind God (Slacking Off). What a strange name, but it suits the Herrscher of Wind exceptionally well. Congratulations!"

Danzhu: "These are Stigmata I've never heard of before, and the effects of that set are just too overpowered!"

Cang Xuan: "Thousand Winds will become your eyes... does that mean you've installed surveillance cameras in every windy place in the world? Could your effects be any more unreasonable?"

The fact that such Stigmata effect could be produced suggests that the so-called Wind God must be a voyeur who does nothing but slack off all day.

You even managed to get a unique Stigmata while slacking off! You're truly something else, Wind God!

Kiana: "Wow, that's amazing! Does that mean half the world will be under Wendy's surveillance from now on?"

Wendy: "It's a set effect. I don't have that ability yet, but this Stigmata suits me exceptionally well."

The Stigmata were implanted into the body without any rejection whatsoever.

Wendy almost thought it was a natural Stigmata she was born with.

[In the scene, Kiana and her group arrive at a beach. Theresa's communication is connected, and her expression is extremely tense.]

"Oh dear, have you come up with an excuse to trick Durandal yet? I'm so anxious!"

Theresa muttered to herself, feeling wronged; this kind of deception was completely beyond her intellectual capacity.

"Dean, I just thought of an excuse [it must be that the location of Anti-Entropy spy within the Schicksal has been exposed], what do you think?"

Raiden Mei suggested.

That's a very good suggestion. It would completely clear him of being a suspect, and the conflict between Anti-Entropy and Schicksal has been going on for a long time, so this argument is quite convincing.

"No, that would cause chaos within Schicksal."

Theresa resolutely refused.

She just wanted to extricate herself from the situation and find an excuse to fool Durandal; it wouldn't be good if it caused internal suspicion within Schicksal.

Chapter 126 Even Himeko Don't Believe

Elysia: "To find a plausible excuse, you actually tried to shift the blame onto Anti-Entropy. I never knew you had such a wicked thought, Mei."

Raiden Mei: "I... I only suggested a temporary solution."

Mei said she had no choice. As a kind-hearted Herrscher of Food, she couldn't bear to kill even a small animal except in the kitchen, so how could she do something deceitful?

This was the best excuse she could come up with!

Durandal: "Miss Mei, I understand your desire to make excuses, but there's a flaw in your suggestion."

Perhaps thinking that she, as a senior, should guide the other Valkyrie, Durandal began her lecturing mode.

Durandal: "The Schicksal's defenses are extremely tight. It's not easy for Anti-Entropy to infiltrate Schicksal in the first place, let alone a spy who could reveal the location of S-rank Valkyrie."

Simply put, the Schicksal is so powerful, and Durandal is the strongest S-rank Valkyrie.

The Anti-Entropy spies were just a bunch of insignificant figures; they had no way of knowing any specific information about her.

Raiden Mei: "Durandal, actually..."

Elysia: "Let me tell you, let me tell you, Durandal, do you think there are any Anti-Entropy spies in this Chat Group?"

Durandal: "Could it be?!"

The strongest Valkyrie quickly recalled everyone in the Chat Group.

The Flame-Chaser of the Previous Era, the Valkyrie of the St. Freya Academy, and several Herrscher... so far, Durandal has not encountered Anti-Entropy spies.

Could it be that those spies are hiding in the shadows, and I've already leaked the information?!

Durandal was immediately flustered and regretted making a grave mistake.

Bronya: "Judging from your shocked tone, although Bronya doesn't know what you're thinking, it's definitely not as terrifying as you imagine."

Durandal: "Am I overthinking it? Is that why there are no Anti-Entropy people in the Chat Group?"

Raiden Mei: "Uh, Bronya is Anti-Entropy's spy in the St. Freya Academy, but you can rest assured, Bronya... Wait! I think I'm also one of Anti-Entropy's people?!"

Mei suddenly froze halfway through her sentence.

I was so focused on defending Bronya that I almost forgot she, the young lady of ME Corp., is also a suspected spy!

Durandal: "... I can trust both of you, but does St. Freya Academy really have no other Anti-Entropy spies?"

Sigh, it's bad enough that the Valkyrie Academy is full of Herrscher, but now two suspected Anti-Entropy spies have emerged. Durandal is worried about the future of the Far East Demon Cave.

Theresa: "Impossible, absolutely not!"

Their college has Kevin as a security guard; how could Anti-Entropy spy possibly infiltrate them?

Could it be that the dedicated teachers or diligent students at school are spies for other forces?!

Just kidding, Theresa has a lot of confidence in the [confidantes] she has chosen.

In the scene, Theresa rejects Raiden Mei's suggestion, and the group begins to discuss how to fool Durandal.

"Bronya proposed that Anti-Entropy was the main cause of this Honkai, and its purpose was to target the S-rank Valkyrie, so she was killed as soon as she appeared."

Bronya usually seems like an honest person, but it's unexpected that she could offer such a convincing suggestion without any expression.

"It sounds reasonable, but there are still flaws. If the target is S-rank Valkyrie, the Anti-Entropy force is severely lacking in combat power."

What's more, the target was Durandal.

With just a few warships from Anti-Entropy, plus several divisions of troops, they are completely outmatched by Durandal.

"Sigh, let's hear my excuse!"

When everyone was at a loss, the clever Kiana suddenly had a flash of inspiration and came up with a perfect excuse.

"Actually, we discovered that Durandal's troop movement route was the famous Golden Coast Tourist Route, so we lied to her and said that Anti-Entropy's troops were just out for a trip, which made sense."

"..."

Kiana's constructive suggestion immediately silenced everyone.

It's no surprise that Kiana came up with this excuse.