[Keqing: So the first one to be rated is from the Honkai world?]
[Hu Tao: That's amazing! A perfect score!]
[Kiana: Hehe! That's awesome, Himeko!]
[Kiana: But why… do the comments about Auntie Himeko sound like something bad happened…]
[Raiden Mei: Himeko-sensei? Did she go somewhere?]
[Theresa: The final… lesson? What is that?!]
[Fu Hua: I have a bad feeling. Could it be that this rating system reveals future events?]
[Herta: Or perhaps parallel worlds.]
[March 7th: The Himeko from another world… is she a teacher?]
[Honkai · Bronya: Bronya does not want anything to happen to Major Himeko…]
[Honkai · Himeko: Hahaha, everyone, don't worry! This screen might just be talking nonsense!]
Within the group chat,
the extraordinary beings stared at the information and comments displayed on the screen,
and for a moment, an uproar spread among them.
Such detailed information,
such mysterious and miraculous power—
it was impossible not to take this screen seriously.
And the so-called ratings and their basis…
looked far more like events that had yet to happen!
So then… what was about to be revealed?
A parallel world—or the future itself?!
But if events from the future were exposed in advance,
could they still be called the "future" in the original world…?
As for those in the Honkai world who were connected to Himeko,
their concern was focused on one thing alone—her safety.
Yet before anyone could think further—
The screen was suddenly engulfed in white light!
Clearly,
the "basis" for the rating—
the character's crucial life experience—
was about to be revealed!
"The Final Lesson"
[September 13, 2016]
[Narration: Report, Colonel! An unidentified flying object has been detected above Canghai City. Target location: sx0639. Optical detection cannot confirm the target. No biological energy response detected. Internal conditions unstable—beware of Honkai energy contamination. Under these circumstances, threat level A is initiated. Combat plan confirmed. Drone units deployed to provide cover as Valkyries board the vessel!]
Under the gaze of all observers—
High above Canghai City,
a gigantic battleship descended at low altitude, blotting out the sky!
It looked as though it was about to crash at any moment!
The Far East Branch of Schicksal quickly carried out strategic deployment!
[Canghai City is in imminent danger! For the sake of the city's 30 million citizens—Schicksal must stop this out-of-control battleship!]
Himeko and Kiana's three-person squad immediately sprang into action!
Kiana:
"Himeko, I've cleared out the Honkai beasts! I can see the Moonlight Throne now!"
"Received, Kiana. Prepare to board!"
"Kiana, report your status."
Kiana:
"I'm already on the deck! Everything's going smoothly, Himeko!"
"How many times do I have to correct you? It's not 'Himeko'—it's Major Himeko!"
"Ahem. At our current rate, the battleship will self-destruct in about thirty minutes.
We must seize control of it—under no circumstances can we allow it to destroy Canghai City!
Your teammates have already reached their designated positions. They should contact you shortly."
Kiana:
"Mei! You mean Mei, right?! I'll be able to meet up with Mei soon, right?!"
"Calm down! Stop filling your head with nothing but Mei, Mei, Mei!"
"—This is Mei. I've safely arrived at the target area."
Kiana:
"Mei! That's great! I'm heading over to you right now!"
"Hey, wait—we should follow the operation plan—"
Kiana:
"We're the best duo! If we stick together, won't that be 'twice the result for half the effort'?!"
"You mean 'half the effort, twice the result.'"
Kiana:
"Ah, whatever! The plan also says 'adjust flexibly according to circumstances,' doesn't it?
Just wait there for me!"
"I can't stand it anymore—I haven't seen Mei for 2 hours, 27 minutes, and 38 seconds!
You annoying Deadwalkers and Honkai beasts—stop blocking my way to Mei!"
As the events unfolded on screen,
those watching outside couldn't help but grow tense.
After all,
this concerned the lives of 30 million citizens in Canghai City.
The situation was dire.
What made the people of the Honkai world's hearts tighten even more was—
This point in time!
Wasn't this… 2016, the very year they were currently in?!
Only…
it was a date more than half a year in the future.
Still, the bickering between Himeko and Kiana
did ease the tension somewhat.
Especially for Mei,
who was hugging a pillow in the dormitory.
Watching Kiana repeatedly shout her name on screen,
her cheeks couldn't help but flush red.
Beside her,
Kiana herself was completely carefree, shaking Mei's arm excitedly.
"Mei, look! I'm on TV!! That's really me!!"
"Kiana, calm down… and besides, this is about Himeko-sensei right now!"
"Cough… okay…"
On the other side,
Bronya had long since grown used to Kiana's antics.
Soon enough—
As the battle progressed,
with Bronya's assistance,
the team successfully broke through and entered the interior of the battleship!
But once they thoroughly inspected the ship's interior,
their shock only deepened.
The design style, engineering philosophy, even the insignias within the battleship—
all bore strong characteristics of Anti-Entropy!
The organization that had opposed Schicksal for decades!
And when they finally reached the control room,
they discovered something even more unbelievable—
The ship's control system… wasn't encrypted at all!!
Inside the system,
they found a letter… left by Anti-Entropy—
addressed specifically to Kiana!
And this battleship…
was actually a gift from Anti-Entropy to Kiana?!
Its name—
Moonlight Throne!!
In an instant—
Not only were Kiana and the others on screen utterly baffled,
the viewers outside were thrown into an uproar as well.
Why would Anti-Entropy give Kiana a battleship for no reason?!
Inside the secret base,
Einstein stared fixedly at the images on the screen.
Her expression remained calm,
but her heart was shaken to its core.
Now…
She was almost certain of it.
The events revealed by this rating system…
were very likely from their original world.
On screen,
unable to make sense of it all for the moment,
Kiana and the others brought the Moonlight Throne back to St. Freya Academy.
At the same time,
the annual Valkyrie examination was fast approaching.
The atmosphere in the classroom grew tense,
daily combat training steadily intensified.
To ensure Kiana passed the exam,
Himeko specifically arranged for Fu Hua to help her with extra training.
Meanwhile—
Theresa received an unexpected communication.
"Good evening, Principal Theresa."
As the call connected,
Rita gave a slight bow.
"Lord Bishop has received your report regarding the Moonlight Throne.
I will arrive at the Far East Branch tomorrow to verify the report and inspect the battleship."
"Um… Rita? I've already made all the necessary arrangements.
If it's just to confirm the battleship, there's no need for you to come in person, is there?"
A hint of tension and confusion appeared on Theresa's face.
Rita's visit…
likely carried Otto's intentions as well.
"Yes. Lord Bishop also hopes that I may attend tomorrow's Valkyrie examination.
He is very much looking forward to you doing something… interesting here."
"Grandpa is as troublesome as ever…"
Theresa sighed.
"Oh, and by the way—long time no see. You're still as adorable as a doll."
"D-Doll?! H-Hey, why bring that up all of a sudden?!"
"Then I won't disturb you further. I look forward to seeing you tomorrow."
Rita smiled gently—
yet that smile only made Theresa feel even more uneasy.
Every time she faced Rita's teasing,
she couldn't help but feel uncomfortable.
But what truly made the viewers' hearts sink—
Was what happened next.
After ending the call,
Rita arrived at the command room of Schicksal Headquarters.
"Yes, Lord Bishop. Everything is proceeding according to plan."
"Tomorrow, I will pay particular attention to the girl from the Kaslana family."
The hushed conversation confirmed Theresa's unease.
As she had said—
there was no need for Rita to make this trip at all.
Anything that needed handling could have been resolved by the academy principal herself.
And yet Rita had come…
on Otto's orders?
According to plan?
What plan?
The Kaslana family's girl…
Kiana?!
But wait—
Wasn't this supposed to be Murata Himeko's rating stage?!