Someone in Honkai, the Cheat is Bouncing Warehouse

"Well, what about breakfast?"

Ren Yu suddenly found it a bit amusing and pointed at her empty hands.

"Uh… breakfast is still cooking. I just came to remind you."

"Really?"

Ren Yu raised his eyelids. He naturally didn't believe Kiana's nonsense and instead looked at the somewhat reserved black-haired girl beside her.

"H-hello! I'm Mei, Raiden Mei! Just call me Mei!"

Mei was a little uneasy at the moment.

It's really that sword master!

Kiana didn't lie to her; she really knew this Teacher.

And he's so young, and lives so close to me.

Seeing Mei's awkwardness and glancing at Kiana, who looked like she'd been caught doing something wrong, Ren Yu instantly guessed what was going on.

After a moment of silence, he slowly spoke.

"You want to learn sword fighting from me?"

"Is that okay?"

Mei felt a bit embarrassed to have her thoughts read.

But, she was also a little excited.

Is he really going to teach me that kind of sword technique?

The method that could unleash immense power without any Stigmata – she had been thinking about how it was done all last night.

No matter how many times she watched the slowed-down recording, she couldn't find any clues.

In the recording, Ren Yu was practically hacking wildly, with no order or skill whatsoever.

Yet, with these moves that didn't even seem to qualify as beginner level, each strike was so precise, perfectly blocking all incoming attacks.

If the earlier movements could be attributed to returning to simplicity, then the later ones were completely incomprehensible to her.

That crimson glow, stretching for dozens of meters, simply didn't look like something a human could produce.

Perhaps with Valkyrie armor, those strong individuals could do the same, but Ren Yu wasn't like that.

He was a man.

And his weapon was a standard long saber.

"I…"

Ren Yu opened his mouth, but finally shook his head under Mei's hopeful gaze.

"I can't teach you anything."

"Why?!"

Mei's eyes instantly dimmed.

"I'm willing to exchange other things for it, please!"

She lowered her head deeply, appearing very sincere. It was clear she genuinely wanted to learn.

Kiana also chimed in.

"That's right, Teacher. Aren't you here at St. Freya Academy looking for a successor? Mei has been proficient in her family's ancestral One-Cut Style since she was eight. Isn't that enough to inherit the sword techniques passed down by your master?"

"Do you want to just stand by and watch such a powerful sword technique disappear? While I know you have great talent and are very discerning, Teacher, Mei's talent is not bad either. Moreover, she's willing to work hard and is dedicated. If even she doesn't qualify to learn, then there aren't many people in this world who would."

"…"

Ren Yu was silent.

So, Kiana actually remembers the setting I made up.

But the problem was, where did he get a master and sword skills from?

Rubbing his temples, Ren Yu didn't know what to say.

Chapter 8: Only Taught to Men, Not Women

After a long while, Ren Yu finally shook his head and said, "I can't take you. I haven't even graduated yet, how can I be qualified to teach sword techniques?"

Upon hearing this, Kiana muttered discontentedly, "What era is this? You guys still follow this rigid system."

"Then, Teacher Yang, do you mind taking a probationary disciple?"

Mei, having grown up in a large family, knew very well what these secret techniques meant.

They were things only passed down to direct blood relatives or acknowledged disciples. If she could learn those methods, what did spending some time matter?

Ren Yu quickly replied, "My sword style is only taught to men, not women."

"Well, alright then."

Mei nodded. Though a little disappointed, she didn't press the matter further.

After all, it was something kept as a last resort. It would be strange if they taught it to her so casually.

Then, she suddenly lowered her head with a hint of apology:

"If you don't mind, Teacher, would you like to join us for a meal?"

"Breakfast?"

Ren Yu raised an eyebrow.

"Yes, I happened to cook a bit too much."