"This power can replace your vitality, energy, and spirit to perform Secret Techniques! You can even use it to defeat so-called Imperial Arms wielders. This is what sets you apart from everyone else in this world. I hope you make good use of it. Perhaps one day... you will be able to defeat Super Dangerous Species even with your bare hands."
"For the next three days, familiarize yourselves with this power. The mission will begin in three days."
Watching the ten little girls curiously experience their newly acquired power, Durandal calmly explained it to them. Possessing a Stigmata was the true first step into the profession of a Valkyrie.
Moreover, compared to the unstable artificial Stigmata of Schicksal, the equipment Stigmata Durandal had given them were far more stable. In other words... unless they got themselves killed, it was impossible for them to be infected by Honkai energy and become zombies.
If they still became zombies despite this, they would truly be letting down their own talent.
"Soul Rend Slash!"
Kurotama gripped her katana and slashed at the massive tree before her. A flash of blade light passed... and the tree was severed cleanly before toppling to the side.
After returning from the hot spring, Kurotama had not gone to sleep, nor could she. Having gained new power, she was somewhat excited.
Unfortunately, it was nighttime. If it had been daytime... she would have been unable to resist entering the sea of trees to find Dangerous Species and test her new strength. For now, she could only get used to it a little in the safe zone.
"Kurotama..."
At some point, Akame had appeared behind her.
"Just as I thought... sister, you couldn't sleep either, could you? Come spar with me!" Kurotama turned around and looked at Akame, who