"Theresa actually thought I was a junior trained by Cecilia? She should look at my age."
On his way to Himeko's dorm, Takatsuki recalled the previous question. Theresa, seeing that Takatsuki knew so much inside information, suspected that he was well-acquainted with Cecilia. After Cecilia's death, he inherited her will, which was why he traveled the world to collect the powers that could "fulfill" Cecilia's will for St. Freya Academy.
Naturally, Takatsuki did not give a clear answer to this.
However, Theresa seemed to have imagined a lot: something about deep-seated grievances, hatred for Otto who killed Cecilia, leading to an unwillingness to let Otto know, and concealing his identity to find Cecilia's daughter, and so on.
She also did not force Takatsuki to answer, but instead let Takatsuki leave for Himeko's dorm.
"Two missions completed, just 50 more until I have enough for two 100-pulls."
The missions of escaping Changkong City and joining St. Freya were already completed, leaving only the last stronghold mission.
When Takatsuki arrived at Himeko's dorm, he found that the third mission could also be chosen for completion, but he did not confirm it, as he estimated that this completion would use Himeko's dorm as the stronghold.
Choosing this place as a stronghold would definitely be the minimum reward.
"Ah ah! Takatsuki! Come help!"
Kiana, buried in a pile of trash, shouted at Takatsuki.
"So, why are you cleaning?"
Takatsuki walked over, rescued Kiana from under the trash pile, and said.
At this moment, Mei, wearing a headscarf and a mask, with an apron wrapped around her, walked out of the kitchen: "Didn't the Director tell us to live here from now on? It's really too messy."
"Well, I've always lived alone, so many things weren't cleaned. I didn't expect anyone else to move in."
Himeko also said somewhat awkwardly.
"Bronya thinks that idiot Kiana will only cause trouble here."
Bronya also poked out from beside Mei, looking at the trash spilled all over the floor, and said.
"Ah, about that, I just talked to Theresa, and in a few days, we can move into a new, big house."
"Ah ah ah!!! Then didn't I suffer for nothing?!"
Kiana immediately cried out upon hearing this.
"Idiot Kiana, it's in a few days. We still have to stay here today. If we don't clean up, we won't have anywhere to sleep tonight."
Mei also smiled somewhat awkwardly: "Yes, it's already like this."
Himeko, however, felt very strange: "Theresa actually let you move out? Where are you going to live? Don't you need supervision anymore?"
"The house isn't built yet. I think by then, Teacher Himeko will also ask to move over. Oh, no, we'll be colleagues from now on, so I should call you Senior Himeko."
"Huh?"
It took Takatsuki more than ten minutes to clearly explain to the four people that he was going to become a teacher at St. Freya Academy and that he had obtained a villa through a transaction.
"You said Hamon, is it really that powerful?"
"Do you want to experience it? I think Theresa will probably ask you to learn it later, Senior Himeko, since you are also a Valkyrie."
Himeko put down the feather duster in her hand: "Can this also be experienced? Doesn't it have to be learned slowly?"
"Ah, Hamon is quite special. There's a quick method, but it still depends on individual talent. People with poor talent can't learn it even with the quick method."
Himeko nodded: "Then let's try it."
"Okay! I'll do it, I'll do it, I'll teach you, Aunt Himeko."
As soon as Kiana finished speaking, Himeko pressed down on her head: "It's Hi-me-ko! Sis-ter!"
"Besides, Kiana, you clearly have ill intentions. Let Takatsuki do it instead."
"Idiot Kiana still wants to trick Sister Himeko."
Bronya didn't miss the chance to attack Kiana and immediately leaned in to say.
"Hmph! Bronya is the idiot, wasn't she poked by me several times!"
Watching Kiana and Bronya bicker, Himeko broke out in a cold sweat. Kiana really wanted to trick her.
"Alright, what do you want me to do?"
Himeko looked at Takatsuki and asked.
"Just stand still."
After Himeko stood still, Takatsuki suddenly made a move, his finger piercing into her lung.
"Puh-ha!"
After another familiar process, Himeko finally recovered: "This, this is Hamon?"
Himeko frowned, looking at the intermittent Hamon on her body: "Why does it seem like it's disappearing?"
"This means your talent isn't very good, probably because your body isn't in great shape. However, as long as you practice more, you can still cultivate it."
Himeko was a little unconvinced by Takatsuki's statement: "My body isn't good? I'm an A-rank Valkyrie!"
"You're just strong on the outside but weak on the inside. Your body must have been ruined by the Stigmata, right? Do you often feel a lot of pain?"
"…"
Himeko was speechless, because it was true.
"What! Teacher Himeko, is your body alright?!"
"Ah haha, it's fine, it's fine. Being a Valkyrie, getting some injuries is normal."
Takatsuki shook his head. He could understand that Himeko didn't want others to worry about her.
"In any case, I teach Hamon precisely to deal with this kind of situation. Hamon can alleviate pain, nourish the body, prolong life, and have the effect of preserving youth."
"It can even preserve youth!!"
So, saying so much, for women, it's far less effective than preserving youth.
"But speaking of it, this Hamon probably can't resist the erosion of Honkai, right?"
Himeko suddenly asked.
"That's right, what's wrong?"
"I noticed it before and always wanted to ask about the Honkai Sickness on your body."
Pointing to Takatsuki's neck, when they met in Changkong City, there were still some purple lines there, but now they had completely disappeared.
"Oh, you mean that? Didn't I say I'm fine? This is a matter of my constitution, and I can't make others like this."
"According to Bronya's analysis, this is highly unreasonable. A comprehensive physical examination is recommended."
Bronya also leaned in. It was her first time hearing about Honkai Sickness healing itself.
"I don't think it's necessary. Alright, aren't you planning to sleep today? Are you not cleaning up? It's already noon, can we still eat lunch here?"
Takatsuki quickly changed the subject.
"You're right, the kitchen is completely unusable right now."
Mei also said with some worry. If the kitchen could be used, she could cook.
"Ah hahaha, I'll treat you all to a meal at the cafeteria."
There was no other way. The group followed Himeko towards the cafeteria. Just as the door closed and shadows once again enveloped the room, three-dimensional shadows appeared within the room.
They gradually transformed into several black-clad figures.