After leading everyone to an open area at the edge of the forest sea, Rita stopped and turned to look at them.
"From now on, I'll be your instructor. But... I won't just be training you to kill and fight. You'll be learning knowledge as well."
"My name is Rita Rossweisse. I'm the head of the Empire's Security Department, and this is my daughter, Sirin. You may call me Teacher or Vice-Captain. Either is fine."
Rita looked at the seven girls before her. Seeing them staring at her eagerly, she spoke in an unconcerned manner.
As for why it was Vice-Captain, of course it was because Durandal was the Captain!
She would slowly explain these things to them. Rita would also brainwash them, though not as ruthlessly as the Empire did—she merely wanted them to be loyal to Durandal and herself.
Besides, brainwashing was simply the cultivation of one's worldview and values. Every world and every era used it.
"..."
"Yes, Teacher!"
The seven girls hesitated for a moment after hearing Rita's words, then shouted together.
"Mm. Before we officially begin training, introduce yourselves first."
Hearing them call her Teacher, Rita felt a little strange being addressed that way by a group of little girls. She seemed to have become an elementary school teacher.
"My name is Bonnie!"
Upon hearing Rita's words, a brown-haired girl with a single ponytail stepped forward, apparently having realized that Rita was easy to approach.
The girl had an exceptionally cute face and an energetic smile. Her whole presence was infectious, and unlike the others, she wore sporty shorts and a short top.
With this energetic girl taking the lead, the others were influenced as well and no longer seemed as gloomy as before.
"My name is Cornelia. Please take care of me, Lady Rita,