Volume 1: Chapter 148: The Drunken Master

　　The woman with short ash-blonde hair looked at the little child in front of her.

　　She gently stirred the coffee in the cup with a spoon.

　　It would be very dangerous if such a cute child was left alone.

　　Some bad woman will take him away.

　　after all--

　　He was lured away by herself with food.

　　I don't know how to be on guard against strangers at all.

　　If she hadn't been a good person, Zerg might have been thrown onto a bed by now.

　　"Go with Rita?"

　　Zerg tilted his head slightly.

　　There is no malicious intent.

　　Rita wouldn't do anything bad to him.

　　"Well, if you go with my sister, there are a lot of delicious food."

　　Rita smiled slightly.

　　When the time comes, you can ask the local police station to see if this lovely child has any relatives.

　　The clothes he was wearing were...very strange in style.

　　It's not the style of any one country.

　　When the child came out of the alley, almost all people's eyes were focused on him.

　　Rita keenly sensed that someone had bad intentions.

　　“Delicious food!”

　　Zerg's eyes lit up.

　　But soon he fell into hesitation.

　　"Well...Zerg can't go with Rita."

　　Kiana said she would pretend to meet him by chance.

　　I can't just run away.

　　Even though Rita said she would give him a lot of delicious food.

　　"Can you tell me the reason?"

　　Rita stopped stirring her coffee.

　　to be honest--

　　She felt a little frustrated.

　　After all, I shouldn’t be ugly and my personality is very friendly.

　　And then there were wonderful promises.

　　Zerg refused.

　　"Zerg has to wait for Kiana!"

　　The little child said so.

　　"Kiana?"

　　Rita thought.

　　St. Freya Academy rescued three survivors from Nagazora City——

　　They are Kiana Kaslana, Bronya Zaychik, and Raiden Mei.

　　However, there is intelligence that five people were actually rescued from Nagazora City at that time.

　　But the other two people disappeared very quickly.

　　The adult who infiltrated St. Freya's Academy did not know the details of the two missing survivors.

　　All we know is that one of them is named Zerg and the other is named Skadi.

　　Hmm, it seems to be somewhat consistent with the little child in front of me.

　　Petite body, delicate and lovely face, innocent and tender mind.

　　This is the information Rita got.

　　"Kiana is waiting for Zerg!"

　　Zerg said so.

　　"Zerg needs to talk to Kiana!"

　　After all, I had already made an agreement with Kiana.

　　"Hahaha."

　　Rita smiled slightly.

　　It just so happens that she wants to go to St. Freya Academy for a visit.

　　I had met one of the survivors of Nagazora City before.

　　This wasn't intentional on Rita's part.

　　She just stayed near St. Freya's Academy to rest for a while before completing her mission.

　　Unexpectedly, I met Bronya.

　　But depending on the situation -

　　She didn't seem to be alone.

　　"Then I can go with you, sister."

　　Rita replied.

　　"Do you know where Kiana is now?"

　　The girl asked in a low voice.

　　"Zerg knows!"

　　Kiana was on the other side of the building.

　　"Then take my sister..."

　　The words have not yet been finished.

　　A team of police officers rushed in.

　　"Hands up, don't move!"

　　Rita found herself surrounded by a group of police officers.

　　Her smile could no longer be maintained.

　　What happened?

　　"Everyone, is there some misunderstanding?"

　　The girl slowly raised her hand.

　　There is no need to conflict with these ordinary people.

　　Even if you are put in jail, you will be rescued by Destiny.

　　But if that happened, she would probably lose all her face.

　　"We received a call from someone, saying that you are trafficking children!"

　　Looking at the little child, his delicate and cute face made it impossible to tell his gender.

　　This is probably the brother of the person who reported the case?

　　“…”

　　Child trafficking?

　　Rita glanced at Zerg.

　　Well, she certainly looked like a child abductor before.

　　"Zerg!"

　　A somewhat excited female voice sounded.

　　The white-haired ball rushed in, picked up the little child and held it in her arms.

　　She looked at the girl with short ash-blonde hair with a wary look.

　　Fortunately, I was smart enough to call the police first.

　　Then--

　　Bronya Zaychik showed her identity as a police officer and she quickly received support.

　　With the help of the mysterious connection with Zerg, she quickly located Zerg's position, and then caught the bad woman who abducted Zerg.

　　Well, Kiana is no longer the person who can only act recklessly alone!

　　She has learned how to shake people now.

　　Kazdel's experience taught her that a person's power is limited.

　　Even a powerful demon like the Sarkaz can be defeated in no time.

　　"It looks like there was some misunderstanding between us."

　　Even though she was surrounded, Rita did not feel any panic.

　　This situation is not difficult -

　　If this were to get out, the Valkyries of [Immortal Blade] would probably laugh at it.

　　The deputy captain of [Immortal Blade], the S-class Valkyrie, was actually surrounded by a group of policemen.

　　"What misunderstanding could there be for a woman like you who abducted Zerg?"

　　Kiana Kaslana raised her eyebrows.

　　Despicable, she actually used food to kidnap Zerg!

　　If I hadn't arrived in time -

　　She might be about to see Zerg in the hotel.

　　This woman looks like a bad woman!

　　Even though I was dressed warmly, I still felt shivering.

　　“…”

　　Bronya looked at Kiana, then at Zerg.

　　How did this idiot lock its position?

　　And she seemed to have known that Zerg was there.

　　Recalling the suspicious pause when calling the police earlier -

　　The highly intelligent anti-entropy agent seemed to know something.

　　There is an unknown means of connection between Kiana and Zerg.

　　Humph, going out to buy food?

　　I'm afraid she wants to run away secretly with Zerg.

　　This woman already knew where Zerg was!

　　Bronya Zaychik gradually understood everything.

　　No wonder Ziana Kaslana wasn't panicking at all when Zerg disappeared.

　　"I just felt sorry for the child because he was alone, so I took him to a warm room and bought him some food."

　　"Excuse me, are you the relative of this child? If I hadn't seen it, this child might have been taken away by someone with bad intentions."

　　Rita said calmly.

　　"Zerg can sense malicious intent!"

　　The little child argued.

　　"Rita meant no harm!"

　　He said so.

　　"Zerg, sometimes some people don't mean any harm, but they do have bad intentions."

　　Bronya spoke up.

　　After all, if you like someone to the extreme and want to do this or that with him, there is really no ill will in that.

　　But this is not a good thing either.

　　Zerg is so young, how could he let others do this?

　　"Alright, alright."

　　A mature female voice sounded at the door.

　　The red-haired Valkyrie walked in.

　　"Teacher Himeko?"

　　Kiana was stunned.

　　Why did Murata Himeko also come out?

　　and--

　　Holding a bottle of wine in your hand?

　　"I'm taking over here."

　　The red-haired Valkyrie's face flushed slightly.

　　She pulled a document out of her pocket.

　　"...Understood, Master Himeko."

　　After seeing the ID card with St. Freya Academy on it, the police quickly retreated.

　　"Rita, I didn't expect to see you here."

　　Murata Himeko turned to look at the girl with short gray-blonde hair.

　　"Master Himeko, your body needs to rest. Drinking is prohibited."

　　Rita stood up.

　　"My body has recovered. I can drink as much as I want. I was controlled by Theresa before, but now I am free."

　　Murata Himeko wanted to open the bottle cap and take a sip of wine, but after seeing the little child——

　　She gave up her idea.

　　We can't lead Zerg astray.

　　"I have seen your medical examination report at the Destiny Headquarters, Master Himeko."

　　Rita bowed slightly.

　　"You are an outstanding Valkyrie, so you should pay more attention to your body."

　　She said so.

　　Ragna Lothbrok, the one who introduced her to the world of Valkyries, was regarded as an angel by young Rita.

　　And Himeko Murata is a member of Ragnar's team - the only one who survived.

　　So Rita also pays a lot of attention to Himeko Murata.

　　"Of course I know my body well, and it has healed now."

　　Murata Himeko felt her body full of energy.

　　That wax... well, the healing fluid produced by the Queen of Insects was very effective. It cured the hidden injuries left over from years of fighting, and at the same time repaired the effects of artificial stigmata on her body.

　　The red-haired Valkyrie felt that she could fight for another thirty years.

　　"… Lord Himeko, please don't deceive yourself."

　　Even with the technological level of the Destiny Headquarters, it is impossible to cure Himeko's body.

　　Rita didn't believe what Himeko said.

　　"You'll know when we get back to St. Freya's Academy."

　　Rita has fought for so many years -

　　I guess it must have left some hidden injuries.

　　Murata Himeko gave a concerned smile.

　　She must need that too.

　　Well, I'll just pretend when the time comes.

　　But Rita would definitely not be able to help but investigate.

　　I hope she won't have any weird reactions then.

　　"I will report your case to Lady Theresa."

　　Rita said so.

　　"Teacher Himeko, do you know this evil woman who wants to abduct Zerg?"

　　The white-haired ball couldn't help it.

　　“Puff.”

　　Murata Himeko laughed out loud.

　　Rita was actually told this.

　　"Rita is a S-rank Valkyrie of Destiny. She wouldn't do something like this."

　　Although there are rumors that Rita likes children, it is nonsense no matter how you think about it.

　　How could a S-rank Valkyrie of Destiny have such a hobby?

　　"ha?"

　　Kiana Kaslana's eyes widened.

　　Is this woman the S-class Valkyrie of Destiny?

　　She couldn't accept it.

　　"Ms. Kiana, Rita is indeed the S-rank Valkyrie of Destiny."

　　Rita smiled slightly.

　　"How do you know my name?"

　　Kiana's brain started to work.

　　It seems that she has never told this woman her name?

　　Himeko and Bronya had never said this in front of her before.

　　"Of course I know. You are one of the survivors rescued from Nagazora City by Lady Theresa, and so is Miss Bronya beside you."

　　Rita's eyebrows curved slightly.

　　"If Destiny doesn't even know this kind of thing, then it's not Destiny."

　　Murata Himeko said so.

　　"So Rita, what brought you here this time?"

　　The red-haired Valkyrie blocked the sight of the Destiny S-class Valkyrie.

　　Although she is an S-class Valkyrie, Rita's targets are sometimes not limited to Honkai beasts and Death Soldiers.

　　"I am here to visit St. Freya Academy under the order of Archbishop Otto, and to learn about the collapse of Nagazora City."

　　The girl bowed slightly, very politely.

　　“…”

　　Murata Himeko remained silent.

　　Two Herrschers appeared in Nagazora City——

　　One is the Herrscher of Thunder, the other is the Herrscher of Void.

　　Both Herrschers live in St. Freya's Academy.

　　Even worse is that

　　The Herrscher of the Void is right behind us.

　　Theresa was very sure that Kiana had the personality of the Herrscher of the Void within her.

　　To be honest, Murata Himeko couldn't judge either.

　　After all, the Herrscher of the Void... was caught by her with bare hands.

　　Her performance was completely different from that in Nagazora City.

　　I didn't even notice any fluctuations in Honkai energy.

　　Could it be that the Herrscher of the Void has disappeared in Nagazora City, and the Herrscher of the Void who appeared in St. Freya Academy is the third one?

　　"This is not the right place for this conversation, Master Himeko."

　　Rita said so.

　　"Okay, let's talk about it after we return to St. Freya's Academy."

　　Theresa is not fit to face Rita——

　　Murata Himeko suspected that the little nun would most likely be exposed as to what color panties she was wearing today.

　　"Kiana, Bronya, take Zerg back first."

　　Murata Himeko instructed her students like this.

　　"Let me take a good look around here with Rita first."

　　She signaled her two students to leave quickly.

　　Murata Himeko had no idea where Zerg came from.

　　But it is indeed a cause for celebration that Zerg can reappear.

　　After all, who doesn’t like a cute child?

　　"By the way, please take this bottle of wine back for me."

　　She casually threw the famous wine she bought to Kiana.

　　"Okay, okay..."

　　Kiana Kaslana hurriedly caught the bottle.

　　Mainly because I want to hold Zerg's sake.

　　"Zerg, help me get it."

　　The white-haired ball handed the bottle of wine to Zerg.

　　"good!"

　　The little child looked at the bottle with curiosity.

　　The liquid inside sloshed with the movement.

　　The content here is drinkable liquid.

　　And it looked like he had drunk some.

　　I don't know what it tastes like.

　　"Teacher Himeko, Bronya and I will go back first!"

　　The white-haired ball could see that this bad woman named Rita might really be someone powerful.

　　The S-rank Valkyrie she claimed to be might actually be real—

　　But is it really stupid to let a bad woman who kidnaps children become an S-class Valkyrie?

　　She hurried out of the cafe.

　　St. Freya Academy is not far from here. At the speed of a Valkyrie, it will only take about ten to twenty minutes to get there.

　　"Huh... who is that woman?"

　　Kiana Kaslana muttered to herself.

　　"Rita Rossweisse, the S-rank Valkyrie of Destiny, she's not bragging, Kiana."

　　Bronya's expression was not very good.

　　As an anti-entropy agent, she knows more information than the white-haired ball.

　　They have been trained as assassins, and are sometimes responsible for eliminating traitors, spies, and the like within the Mandate of Heaven.

　　And myself——

　　Just happened to be a spy.

　　For a moment, Bronya Zaychik wanted to abandon the mission and evacuate back to Siberia.

　　Cocolia's mother wouldn't blame me if she knew.

　　Then she gave up the idea.

　　Mei Raiden hasn't been brought back yet.

　　Seele was still waiting for her.

　　And Zerg is here too.

　　I have to return to Siberia, and at least take Raiden Mei and Zerg with me.

　　"How did you know that, Bronya?"

　　Kiana's eyes widened.

　　Why is she the only one acting like a fool?

　　"The internal network of Saint Freya Academy has the information of the current S-rank Valkyrie, stupid Kiana."

　　The girl with high IQ rolled her eyes at the girl with low IQ.

　　"Who would have nothing better to do than to watch that..."

　　The white-haired ball muttered softly.

　　But this is not important!

　　The important thing is——

　　She can finally replenish her Zerg energy!

　　“Hey hey hey…”

　　Kiana Kaslana smiled foolishly.

　　"Can Zerg drink this?"

　　The little child raised the bottle in his hand.

　　He wanted to taste it.

　　"Of course, Zerg."

　　Bronya, who is Russian, said simply.

　　The alcohol content of this wine is not high.

　　Nothing like vodka.

　　It's okay for Zerg to drink a little.

　　The little child's eyes lit up.

　　Then--

　　“Gulp gulp…”

　　The wine in the bottle was soon empty.

　　“…”

　　The white-haired ball didn't even have time to stop it.

　　Zerg put down the bottle in his hand.

　　His face flushed a little.

　　This feels so strange.

　　Although the body can quickly break down the liquid it drinks, the Overlord wants to experience this strange feeling.

　　It's like... I've let myself go.

　　"Kiana~"

　　A voice with a tail tone sounded.

　　The white-haired ball's heart trembled.

　　“Slurp.”

　　She felt a wet feeling on her neck.