What kind of existence is a Herrscher?
No one in the entire St. Freya Academy knows better than the headmaster herself.
Theresa, who took part in World War II, had once personally faced the Second Herrscher.
That kind of presence, like meeting the enemy of life itself.
She has never forgotten it.
If her own "cheap granddaughter" really was a Herrscher…
Then even if they simulated the strongest possible enemy, it still wouldn't be a match for Kiana.
That would make the assessment seem a bit unfair.
A Herrscher suddenly appearing in the Valkyrie exam, how are the others supposed to play?
'No, wait! If you count Mei…'
'Two Herrschers!'
'In this situation, they'd probably need to mobilize all of Schicksal's forces to deal with it, right?
Theresa thought with a smile.
———
[On the other side]
After finishing lunch, Levi and Kiana returned to the dorms to prepare for the afternoon's combat assessment.
But in truth, aside from Raiden Mei and Bronya actually preparing, Levi and Kiana were simply slacking off in the room, chatting in the group.
Kiana and Levi were very confident in their own strength, or rather, their strength when the pilot and the mech were in a synchronized state.
If there existed an enemy she couldn't defeat in that state, then no one in St. Freya could defeat it either.
[Stelle: How confident can you even be, sis?]
[Kiana: Do you not know who I am!]
[The greatest chat group owner of the century.]
[The great Miss Kiana who connects countless worlds and dimensions!]
[Lumine: Tch~ you just had crap luck and happened to be the first one added, that's all.]
Teyvat's Lumine was filled with the words "utter envy."
She was the second to join the group after Kiana.
Elysia was the third, Stelle the fourth.
Levi was the fifth, and currently the last.
Even though she had joined just a few minutes after Kiana… Kiana was the group owner, and she herself was just a regular member.
Especially when she saw Levi become an admin, Lumine couldn't help but feel unbalanced inside.
Feeling unbalanced, she started going crazy.
[Lumine: I, Lumine, the future legendary adventurer of Teyvat, demand money!]
[Lumine: If you don't pay up, I'm reporting this group for scam and gambling!]
Stelle's eyes lit up when she saw that.
'Heroes think alike!'
[Stelle: You think so too?! I've always felt this group wasn't proper!]
The group owner handing out her intimate clothing as rewards to members, no matter how you look at it, this isn't a proper chat group.
And the group owner Kiana always has "Raiden Mei" on her lips.
Then shamelessly flirts with Levi, clearly wanting to stand with one foot on two boats.
As a righteous Nameless, Stelle, how could she tolerate this happening before her very eyes?
[Stelle: Where's the report button? I'm filing a complaint right now!]
Kiana blushed.
"Flirt your big ghost head!"
She and Levi were just talking normally, okay?
How did it become flirting in their eyes?
Kiana couldn't understand.
Seeing the rebellious intent grow stronger, Kiana decisively issued an admin-dog warning.
[Kiana: Final warning before mute!]
But this time, it didn't work.
[Stelle: The Azure Heavens are dead, the Yellow Heavens shall rise!]
[Lumine: The Azure Heavens are dead, the Yellow Heavens shall rise!]
[Elysia: The Azure Heavens are dead, the Yellow Heavens shall rise!]
[Levi: The Azure Heavens are dead, the Yellow Heavens shall rise!]
[Stelle: Today, I, Nameless Stelle, will revolt here against the white-haired demon's tyranny, and return a clean chat environment to all members!]
"Hehehe… little Kiana, how could you be a match for me, Stelle!"
March 7 looked at Stelle, who was cackling weirdly beside her, wondering if she'd lost her mind.
Seeing Stelle holding her phone, still on the lock screen, Dan Heng felt she must have been influenced by some unknown power.
Maybe something like "Harmony" or "Elation."
Out of concern for his companion, Dan Heng asked, "What happened?"
"Hehehe… I am planning a super-dimensional rebellion…"
Stelle snickered.
'Soon, the position of group owner will be mine!'
After hearing Stelle's words, March 7 and Dan Heng unanimously concluded she was out of her mind.
Just as March 7 was about to call Mr. Yang for help, Pom-Pom's voice came from the broadcast.
"Hello, hello, dear passengers, the train has arrived at the jump point. We will begin the jump shortly, please return to your seats and prepare."
"Five… four… three…"
Pom-Pom's countdown was quick. Dan Heng reacted first and found a seat.
Stelle was still lost in the group chat.
March 7 took a deep breath and prepared for yet another attempt.
"Two… one!"
The countdown ended. The train vanished from this section of space.
"Ahh!" ×2
Two screams rang out almost simultaneously. Seeing the two people piled on top of each other, Dan Heng held his forehead.
Meanwhile, the group was still busily criticizing Kiana.
[Lumine: @Stelle, well said! I'm with you today!]
[Levi: Traitorous rebels! Looks like you two don't want to live! @Stelle @Lumine]
[Lumine: Hmph, so what! Are nobles and lords born differently? The group owner should rotate, today it's our turn! @Stelle, boss, am I right?]
[Stelle: …]
[Lumine: @Stelle, boss, say something!]
[Stelle: You've got the wrong person. I'm not your boss.]
[Stelle: @Levi @Kiana, if I need help later, you two better not pretend you didn't see it.]
Staring at the snow-white planet before her, Stelle swallowed.
This wasn't their destination, Penacony.
They had been blocked here by the "Cancer of All Worlds", a Stellaron interfering with the Astral Express.
And judging from what Pom-Pom said, they wouldn't be able to depart until the Stellaron was dealt with.
"I just have a bad feeling about this…"
Nothing involving a Stellaron is ever easy.
[Levi: What happened on your side?]
Seeing this, Levi put away his joking attitude and became serious.
Stelle replied, [Haven't encountered anything yet… but maybe soon. Anyway, if you see me asking for help later, don't you dare ignore me.]
[Don't worry. I can tell the difference between messing around and serious business.]
Seeing Levi's response, Stelle slowly relaxed a bit.
Suddenly, Himeko called her name.
"Stelle."
"Here!"
Stelle immediately straightened her back, staring forward with a heroic-sacrifice expression.
Seeing her reaction, Himeko's mouth couldn't help twitching.
"You don't need such a big reaction. It's just a simple Trailblaze assignment."
Stellarons are everywhere across the cosmos; an ordinary person may rarely encounter a Stellaron incident.
But they were different, riding the Astral Express and running around the universe, their chances of encountering such events were dozens or hundreds of times higher.
It was practically inevitable.
So to them, handling a Stellaron wasn't really a big deal.
Himeko turned to March 7 and Dan Heng. "This trailblaze mission is up to you two. Take care of Stelle and yourselves, and don't let anything happen."
Dan Heng and March 7 nodded.
———
With Stelle gone, the rebel faction in the group was now reduced to only Lumine.
Under Levi's pressure without incentive, Lumine could only swallow her bitter fate.
Kiana, on the other hand, wasn't paying attention to the group.
She instead perked up her ears, secretly listening to the conversation outside between Raiden Mei and Bronya.
Then she looked at Levi with a strange expression and said, "That Auntie woman seems to have changed the exam requirements at the last minute."
"I heard this time they're mainly testing combat technique, you're not allowed to use Honkai energy."
Isn't that targeting them?
[T/N: I have started doing another fanfic— "Frieren: A Journey of the Demon King". It is a quite relaxing and humorous read, give it a go. Have a great read~]