In the video, Bronya's qualities were displayed to the audience, filling Himeko with admiration.
Her agility and composure proved Bronya to be an excellent fighter. Well, she had already seen this during the actual combat test.
The others, on the other hand, were more subdued.
Tesla and Einstein had seen more grand occasions, but Welt… in the eyes of a Herrscher, Bronya's performance was just a minor one.
Fu Hua had nothing much to say; it's not like she hadn't sparred with Bronya before.
Kiana and Mei had witnessed Bronya's fighting prowess in Nagazora City, and they had recently sparred during the academy's combat class.
Bronya even held back a bit when it came to Mei… well, that meant she wasn't wearing glasses. If she had, Bronya would have ignored her. Even a heavily armored bunny would be toppled by the power of the Herrscher of Thunder, and in that case, she would probably have to use her newly acquired, half-baked Herrscher of Reason powers.
Bronya barely held back when fighting Kiana. With Kiana practically unable to utilize her lethal abilities like spear fighting, even with the extreme agility granted by Kaslana's bloodline, she couldn't defeat the battle-hardened Bronya.
But despite being defeated, Kiana would express her dissatisfaction after the fight, as if to say, "I'll beat you once I'm stronger."
Bronya had no impression of her performance in the video.
While it looked impressive, it seemed a bit cliché to her. It wasn't as impressive as the moment she transformed into the Herrscher of Reason and drove a car to destroy the Honkai Beast blocking her road.
Well, in short, it wasn't impressive enough!
Putting aside the question of handsomeness for now, Bronya realized the video had ended. She casted her gaze towards Fu Hua.
"…"
Feeling a bad premonition, Fu Hua raised her hand wearily and catched the box that fell.
The heaviness felt like a clue to what was happening, even without needing to be told.
"Take it!"
Bitterly, she tossed the box to Bronya, her voice laced with lingering resentment.
Damn it, this lousy space is targeting a single sheep!
But the next moment, her eyes lit up.
Because the box Bronya opened burst forth… white light!
Instantly, Fu Hua's gaze towards Bronya changed.
A comrade!
Bronya's face remained expressionless, but she could clearly see the meaning in Fu Hua's eyes.
It… it was just an accident!
Yes, it was just an accident!
With all that golden light she opened previously, a single white light burst was nothing!
Bronya didn't care at all, not at all…
She looked down at the item she had opened from the box.
"It's black stockings!"
The item in Bronya's hand was familiar to everyone except Theresa and Welt, as they had all worn it, so they immediately recognized it.
Of course, the two who hadn't worn it wouldn't fail to recognize this popular item. Theresa didn't wear it because it didn't fit her image, and Welt… what kind of man would wear black stockings!
Although stockings, like skirts and high heels, are worn by men, who still wears them these days?
Black stockings generally look charming and mature, but even Bronya, a flat-faced lolita, had worn them before. Mainly for warmth, convenience, and… mission requirements.
Just like the question before, Bronya had used black stockings to kill many enemies.
Wait… using black stockings to kill enemies…
Bronya was initially confused about why she had opened a pair of black stockings, but know she looked at the stockings and remembered… After what she'd done, looking at these stockings again suddenly felt… familiar.
Sensing something ominous, she raised her hand and followed the instructions to open the stockings' stats.
[Ural Silver Wolf's Original Stockings]
[Black stockings made of nylon are one of humanity's greatest inventions, boasting incredible toughness. Of course, compared to simple black stockings, these were once worn by the renowned Siberian mercenary, Ural Silver Wolf. She had used these stockings to eliminate several enemies.]
[Effect 1: Critical Hit: +5% Critical Hit Rate]
[As stockings, critical hits are essential.]
[Effect 2: Attack Speed: +5% Attack Speed]
[As stockings, attack speed is essential.]
[Effect 3: Warmth: +5% Cold Resistance]
[As stockings, cold resistance is essential.]
[Effect 4: Breathability: +5% Breathability]
[As stockings, breathability is essential.]
[Effect 5: Price Increase: 100% of the selling price.]
[Because these stockings were worn by the Ural Silver Wolf, their value has naturally increased significantly.]
[Note: Ural Silver Wolf is a silver-haired, flat-chested IoIi]
"…" Everyone was speechless.
Ural Silver Wolf… isn't that Bronya's old nickname?
Those are the same stockings you've worn!
Bronya remained expressionless, seemingly unconcerned.
Of course, her trembling shoulders revealed that Bronya wasn't entirely at peace.
She simply was curious why do these stockings look so familiar.
Now, Bronya wanted to ask this question back to herself: Damn, she shouldn't have talked!
Opening the box and giving her a pair of stockings was fine. But these were secondhand, and they were her own secondhand stockings!
Bronya was screaming inwardly. If it weren't for her emotional nerves and the need to maintain her image, she would have immediately launched a tirade.
"Don't you want these?" Kiana was now somewhat casual, saying something she wouldn't have spoke before.
"If you don't want them, give them to me."
In the past, she would never have dared to accept a pair of secondhand stockings… especially those worn by Bronya. But now, the more mature Kiana wanted to become stronger quickly.
Although these stockings were secondhand, given the stat boost they offered, Kiana had no problem wearing them after washing them.
Hmm… although the size was a little small.
Mei and Himeko were also quite impressed with Bronya's secondhand stockings.
Mei, in the former case, might not be lacking in power for now, but since she had no psychological barriers to Bronya, she would definitely accept these stockings if she could get them.
As for the latter… Himeko thought about it carefully and decided to give it up. Wearing stockings once worn by a student was still a bit embarrassing.
"…" Bronya was speechless.
So, her secondhand stockings were actually a hot commodity.
But…
"I'm not giving them to you, idiot Kiana! They're Bronya's!"
Bronya glanced away and put away her homemade secondhand stockings. Letting her give her used stockings to someone else… Well, she wasn't one to get hung up on such things.
If it were just ordinary secondhand stockings, someone would ask for them… Mei would give them to her.
Kiana looked a little awkward in them, but it wasn't unbearable.
But…
Bronya looked at the stats, which weren't drastically different but still appealing.
All she could say was:
These secondhand stockings… still smell amazing!