Volume 1: Chapter 86: The Infected Hyperion

　　“Hmm…”

　　Zerg found something soft and slender entering his mouth.

　　He unconsciously licked the invading foreign object.

　　“…”

　　When Mei Raiden felt the warmth and wetness at her fingertips, her face turned slightly red.

　　If she wasn't paying attention... well, it slipped in by itself. Subjectively, she just wanted to rub it and had absolutely no intention of inserting it.

　　"What are you doing?"

　　A cold female voice sounded.

　　The pink-haired miko jumped into the room from the gap in the wall.

　　Following the familiar scent, she came here.

　　However, what I saw was the unbearable scene——

　　The black-haired girl had her back to her, but was playing with the pure person in her arms.

　　The deep fingers are the best proof.

　　“clang!”

　　The sword was slightly unsheathed, and the part of the blade that was pulled out shone with a cold light under the sunlight, revealing its identity as a deadly weapon.

　　"Um?"

　　Mei Raiden looked in the direction of the voice in some surprise.

　　She saw a girl whose clothes were out of place with modern clothes.

　　Pink hair, unusually conspicuous donkey ears, and a shrine maiden costume that reveals her armpits...

　　Who is this expert coming here?

　　Just by looking at the other party's posture, the young lady felt the danger.

　　That is the offensive stance of someone who is proficient in swordsmanship.

　　As the successor of [Hokushin Ittoryu], she has reached the level of Menkyo Kaiden, so it can be seen that her attainments in swordsmanship are not low.

　　Yae Sakura took a deep breath.

　　Put your hand on the handle of the knife and press your thumb slightly.

　　This is the standard Iai stance.

　　Just one strike -

　　Then we can kill the pervert who toyed with Zerg directly.

　　The pure and innocent eyes revealed that the little figure had no idea what was being done to him.

　　"Wait, I can explain!"

　　If it was my finger that slid in by itself, it really wasn't what I was thinking!

　　Mei Raiden tried to explain.

　　"Accept the sanctions!"

　　The cold light comes out of the sheath.

　　There was a flash of the knife, and then——

　　“Crash!”

　　The chains of energy tightly wrapped around the sword, preventing it from moving forward.

　　At this time, Theresa stopped arguing with her own Judas.

　　After all, if she is not stopped, Mei Raiden will become a one-armed hero.

　　"Gulp."

　　The young lady felt the dangerous cold breath.

　　A strand of hair fell from my eyes.

　　Even though the sword did not hit her body, it still cut off her hair.

　　"...Kallen?"

　　Yae Sakura looked at the familiar chain with a look of surprise in her eyes.

　　Turning his head, he looked at the white-haired nun——

　　Yes, very similar.

　　Except for the height difference, everything else is 100% or even 90% similar.

　　It was just like—

　　It was like Kallen Kaslana had been reincarnated.

　　After being sealed, she didn’t know Kallen’s fate, but judging from the completely different scenery she had seen before, she knew that a long time had passed.

　　It’s so long that it’s impossible for an average person to survive till now.

　　"ah?"

　　Theresa's eyes were a little confused.

　　Kallen?

　　Isn’t that the name grandpa often mentions?

　　She knew that Kallen—

　　The strongest saint girl who was destined 500 years ago.

　　And her birth was closely related to that saint.

　　But she was sure that she was not the reincarnation of Kallen Kaslana.

　　This is Grandpa certified.

　　However, Theresa has always regarded the saint as her idol.

　　Her weapon is also the one used by Kallen Kaslana.

　　"…Are you Kallen's descendant?"

　　Yae Sakura looked at the little white-haired nun in a daze.

　　Kallen, what happened to her?

　　"No, Kallen Kaslana died in battle 500 years ago."

　　The cross took back all its chains at the order of the little nun.

　　Theresa supported Judas and said this.

　　“…”

　　The miko lowered her head and said no more words.

　　It turns out that Kallen is dead.

　　The sword in his hand fell to the ground.

　　Although she already knew that it was unlikely that Kallen would survive to this day, she still felt sad.

　　and--

　　"You said Kallen died in battle 500 years ago?"

　　Yae Sakura looked up sharply and looked at the petite nun.

　　Who killed her?

　　"Kallen Kaslana was killed in the battle with Honkai Beast in order to protect the people."

　　When Theresa talked about this history, her tone couldn't help but become low.

　　Kallen Kaslana's death can be said to have had a huge impact on the world.

　　“… is something she would do.”

　　Yae Sakura muttered to herself.

　　"Give."

　　The sword was held up by a pair of tiny hands.

　　Zerg could sense that the humanoid in front of him was in a low mood.

　　The other party was a good person who was willing to feed her fox to him.

　　“…”

　　The shrine maiden stretched out her hands and took the sword.

　　When she learned of Kallen Kaslana's death, she felt that the world had darkened.

　　But looking at the little child in front of her, she forced herself to cheer up.

　　You must not show your sadness in front of children.

　　Just like she was taking care of her own sister——

　　No matter how hard or tiring the training is, Yae Sakura will never show it in front of Yae Rin.

　　"Would you like a hug? It would make you feel better."

　　Zerg held out a worker bee from behind him.

　　It seems that when the humans hug the worker bees, they feel relaxed.

　　This is true for Kiana and also for Himeko Murata.

　　“…Thank you.”

　　Looking at the cute little creature, the haze in Yae Sakura's heart was dispelled a little.

　　She took the little one that Zerg handed over.

　　"Zerg, my name is Yae Sakura, you can call me Sakura."

　　The miko remembered that she seemed to have not introduced herself yet.

　　"Is Sakura feeling better?"

　　A huge grin spread across Zerg's face.

　　If you are still feeling down, you can only use psychic powers to help.

　　"Um."

　　Yae Sakura smiled softly.

　　Kallen Kaslana is dead.

　　But she died to protect—

　　Just like protecting her at that time.

　　Perhaps, he could take a look at the world that Kallen was going to protect, what kind of people she was going to protect, and then make plans.

　　"You can call me Theresa, Yae Sakura."

　　The little nun introduced herself.

　　"I am not the descendant of that saint, but I have some connection with her."

　　She touched the cross beside her.

　　"Um."

　　That was the cross that Kallen had used before.

　　Yae Sakura thought so while holding the small purple creature.

　　"Um... my name is Raiden Mei."

　　The black-haired lady mustered up the courage to introduce herself.

　　"oh."

　　The miko glanced at her and said nothing more.

　　“…”

　　It's over, I'm considered a pervert.

　　Mei Raiden's smile was a little forced.

　　It was my finger that got in there on its own.

　　Well, it must be the Herrscher of Thunder that is affecting her body!

　　The young lady found a reason.

　　"Yae Sakura, are you interested in joining St. Freya's Academy?"

　　The little nun spoke again.

　　This time it was a great harvest.

　　St. Freya Academy has added several talented newcomers!

　　Humanoid Superman Skadi.

　　The Herrscher of Thunder, Raiden Mei.

　　Zerg, the master of the little guys.

　　Kiana.

　　This time, let’s see if I can lure the miko in front of me back.

　　Theresa puffed out her chest and looked at her expectantly.

　　"St. Freya's Academy?"

　　Yae Sakura said in confusion.

　　She has been living in Yae Village for 500 years and...is a little out of date.

　　"Saint Freya Academy is a Valkyrie school funded by the Far East Branch of the Destiny, specializing in training Valkyries to fight against Honkai."

　　"I am the principal of St. Freya Academy!"

　　The little nun said proudly.

　　What she wants to cultivate is not a Valkyrie who sees herself as a weapon against Honkai, but a Valkyrie who sees herself as a human being.

　　This was a decision she made after going through a lot of things.

　　"Great."

　　Yae Sakura reached out her hand very naturally and touched the little nun's head.

　　As energetic as Kallen.

　　She thought so.

　　“Hey hey hey…”

　　Theresa rubbed herself unconsciously.

　　Then she realized what she had done.

　　"Don't touch people's heads casually!"

　　The little nun ran away.

　　Yae Sakura felt a little regretful.

　　Then she pinched the face of the person in her arms.

　　If I and Kallen had a child, the girl should be similar to Theresa, and if it was a boy... he would just be as cute as Zerg.

　　The miko thought so.

　　“…”

　　Damn, I also want to pinch the fairy’s face!

　　Mei Raiden was very envious.

　　But now she can't do anything.

　　The young lady who cannot use the power of the Herrscher is just an ordinary person with decent physical fitness.

　　She is no match for a shrine maiden who seems to have lived from 500 years ago.

　　At this moment, the deep-sea hunter lay peacefully on the bed, falling into a deep sleep.

　　The thoughtful cross also covered her with a blanket.

　　And Kiana Kaslana was lying face down on the ground, as if she had been forgotten.

　　"I have nowhere to go now, so I'd like to trouble Theresa to take me in."

　　Yae Sakura said solemnly.

　　Looking at the miko kneeling on the ground with her head lowered and resting her knees, Theresa was stunned.

　　Well, is this necessary?

　　"No, no, no, that's not necessary. Miss Yae Sakura could perhaps serve as a teacher at St. Freya's Academy, and you could also get familiar with the current world."

　　Knowing Kallen Kaslana, it is clear that Yae Sakura is a person who lived at least 500 years ago.

　　Although I don’t know how the other party is still alive, Honkai can explain everything.

　　Having her serve as a teacher at St. Freya's Academy can help Yae Sakura adapt to the modern world.

　　"Come, come, let me show you around the Hyperion first!"

　　Let the miko from 500 years ago get a little technological shock!

　　Theresa thought so.

　　"Principal, something terrible has happened!"

　　Then a projection unfolded before him——

　　A female crew member had a panicked expression on her face.

　　"What happened?"

　　Could it be that the Hyperion was attacked by Honkai beasts?

　　"The Hyperion is surrounded!"

　　The female crew member replied.

　　"?"

　　Are there still large groups of flying Honkai beasts in Nagazora City?

　　Theresa was stunned.

　　She looked out the infirmary window—

　　Dozens of flying creatures flapped their wings and flew over from all directions.

　　Flying creatures whose eyes were completely two white circles gathered around the Hyperion.

　　They are very fast, faster than any flying Honkai beasts seen before, and more agile.

　　"Wait, what's that balloon doing?"

　　Theresa noticed with her sharp eyes that a balloon creature was wearing a yellow helmet, and was blowing a whistle and waving a small red flag, as if directing traffic.

　　"It's commanding the Overlord and the flying dragon not to collide with each other!"

　　The little swarm master said so.

　　"Overlord Bug and Flying Dragon?"

　　Theresa looked at little Zerg.

　　"This is the Overlord!"

　　The swarm leader brought out another queen insect from behind him.

　　"Mm?"

　　The Overlord that was carried out was wearing glasses, one tentacle was holding a pen, and the other tentacle was flipping through a book that looked like an account book.

　　After finding itself out of the chamber, it raised its eyes slightly.

　　"Mmmm."

　　After waving its tentacles slightly as a greeting, the Overlord continued to immerse himself in his work.

　　It is responsible for counting the number of Zerg swarms carried by the Overlord, and serves as the central tactical node when subsequent Zerg tides unfold, conveying the Overlord's orders to other Overlords.

　　"?"

　　Where did you get it from?

　　It’s okay for the little creature that was taken out earlier, after all, it can still be squeezed in if you squeeze a little.

　　But where did you get such a big balloon?

　　Theresa's eyes were about to fall out.

　　"That's a flying dragon!"

　　Then Zerg pointed to the flying creatures in the distance.

　　“…”

　　Theresa looked over there.

　　Then she saw the Major who had caught a flying creature.

　　"Thank you."

　　Himeko Murata loosened her hands and landed steadily on the deck of the Hyperion.

　　For some unknown reason, Judas' flying speed suddenly increased ten or even nine times.

　　Then she was caught off guard and crashed through the upper half of a mansion.

　　Fortunately, he was lucky enough to hit the bull's eye and penetrate two glass windows before falling into the swimming pool.

　　As an A-rank Valkyrie, she wouldn't get hurt.

　　But pain is inevitable.

　　"Guha!"

　　After transporting the two-legged beast contaminated with the breath of the Overlord, the flying creature flapped its wings and returned to the swarm of insects.

　　Himeko stretched her body.

　　The experience just now was quite novel.

　　"Himeko, come here!"

　　Then she saw the little nun's head popping out of the medical room with a big hole in the wall.

　　The Valkyrie thought for a moment.

　　"Hey, can you help me?"

　　She waved to a balloon.

　　"Mm?"

　　The Ovelord that was called lowered its altitude in confusion.

　　Several springtails fell from its abdomen and landed on the deck.

　　"Can you take me there?"

　　After patting the head of a springtail, Murata Himeko said so.

　　"Mmmm."

　　The Overlord stretched out its tentacles and wrapped them around the Valkyrie's waist.

　　Then——

　　The balloon took off slowly.

　　“…”

　　Theresa's mouth opened slightly.

　　Himeko, are you integrating too quickly?

　　How did you get along with those little guys so quickly?

　　and--

　　Are there more and more little ones landing?

　　Looking at the little ones that kept falling, Theresa swallowed her saliva.

　　Will St. Freya Academy... go bankrupt?

　　I don’t think so.

　　There aren't that many of these little guys on the Hyperion right now, maybe around a hundred or so...

　　No way!

　　The little ones have already started playing around on the deck.

　　Then a unique little guy appeared out of nowhere, as if he was their leader.

　　"Gah!" (Transformation, Zergling Ladder!)

　　The little Broken Tooth cried out.

　　Then the other springtails started running, biting each other's bodies, and then piled up in layers.

　　“…”

　　The white-haired nun was stunned.

　　Biological ladder?

　　“Slurp.”

　　Broken Tooth ran up the Zergling ladder.

　　“Slurp!”

　　A silly white-haired creature came into view, and Broken Tooth licked it as usual to taste it.

　　It tasted of high energy.

　　"ah!"

　　Theresa was frightened and took several steps back.

　　"Huh?"

　　Mei Raiden stuck her head out and saw a ladder made up of little guys appear in front of her.

　　Are these little guys so awesome?

　　The young lady was stunned.

　　"Broken tooth?"

　　Then the young lady noticed the broken tooth standing above hundreds of springtails.

　　"Gah."

　　The wings behind him flapped wildly.

　　The two-legged beast in front of him had already been tainted with an extremely strong scent of the Overlord, as if it had exchanged body fluids with the Overlord.

　　Broken Tooth looked at Raiden Mei with a silly look on his face.

　　"I didn't expect to see you again."

　　Since I couldn't hold Zerg, I had to hold Broken Tooth as a substitute.

　　The young lady thought so.

　　“Gah!”

　　Broken Tooth cried out, and then the ladder collapsed with a loud bang.

　　The little guys started playing around on the deck again.

　　The red-haired Valkyrie finally returned to the team at this moment——

　　"Kids, I'm back!"

　　…………