K424 of the Collapse World

"You'll be cuter if you dress up, right~?"

In this way, under the instigation of Shilis, Theresa stayed half-voluntarily. However, even if she really wanted to leave, the girl would not let her go.

"Sorry for the long wait, Principal, I decided to do this.

"

She turned her head when she heard the voice, but when Theresa saw the long skirt Tesla was holding in her hand and looked at the gorgeous lace and accessories under the overly long skirt, her eyebrows raised.

"Eh? Is this for me? This color is a bit too luxurious for me, right? Also, the length of the skirt is a bit too long. It doesn't look like a style that will drag on the ground?;......"

"It's okay, just use the crinoline. And with this thing, it won't look too long~!"

As he spoke, Tesla handed the long skirt to Shirley, took out a box from the bottom of the wardrobe, and took out a pair of Lolita-style short boots with round toes and high heels.

"I've thought about this for a long time, Ms. Principal. Why do you seem so dignified, but often give people a silly feeling? In the end, I came to the conclusion that your height really affects your temperament! So, as long as you put on these 12cm high heels, I guarantee that everyone attending the party will be surprised!"

"Wait... Dr. Tesla, let's not talk about why you have my measurements. Are these shoes... really high heels instead of ballet slippers? With my foot size, to wear these shoes with a 12cm slope, my feet would have to be stretched almost straight, right?!"

In Theresa's eyes, the pair of shoes Tesla was holding could not be called normal shoes! Even if they were high heels, she had never seen shoes with such a crazy slope. What was even more terrifying was that these small shoes were obviously tailor-made for her...

In St. Freya's Academy, there were only a few Valkyries of her own size on one hand. Theresa shuddered as she recalled a familiar experience she had had before.

(Was this prepared in advance? Dr. Tesla... could he really be the lolita-loving pervert as rumored?!)

“No… No! It doesn’t matter what I wear with a skirt, but if I wear those shoes, my ankles will break! Really…!”

"Don't worry, I know. The Valkyrie's body is not that fragile. You can even use a cross weighing hundreds of pounds as a toy, so what's the big deal about walking on tiptoes?"

"Ugh... I, I don't want to dress up anymore, let me go quickly! The party is about to start..."

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"So let's not waste time now! Shiris, help me hold her down. I'm going to start changing the principal's clothes~"

Interest is the best teacher. Although Tesla's specialty is physics, she also has a strong interest in dressing up. With the blessing of proficiency, it took less than ten minutes to complete Theresa's makeup, and she and Shirley took the girl back to the next room.

The moment they walked into the room, just as Shiris expected, the three of them were dressed in unusual clothes, and immediately attracted countless stares, and almost all eyes fell on the silver-haired figure walking side by side with her...

Due to lack of time, after dressing up Theresa and helping the girl who looked like she had lost all hope to stand up, Shiris rejected Tesla's plan to choose a dress for her and directly created her own outfit in Herrscher form.

It must be said that this spiritual outfit, the symbol of the Herrscher, looks exactly like a dress for a party. Even as a combat suit, its gorgeousness leaves Tesla speechless. (For the appearance, please refer to the codeword of the Starry Night skin of the God's Grace)

But after all, although no one cared about Shilis attending the party in her Herrscher form, the girls present had basically seen the appearance of this spiritual outfit, so they didn't feel surprised. However, Theresa was different...

At least, no one has ever seen this girl wearing a Lolita-style suit.

Although it was mainly black and white, similar to nun's clothes, the dress was obviously different. The lace veil and noble long gloves, and the tiny crystals adorning the top and pleated skirt like stars, showed her cuteness without overly suppressing her superior temperament. And most importantly, the height of this girl was only a fraction shorter than that of Shiris next to her...

"Is the person next to Cialis...Diana?"

"No, Lady Diana is taller than Silis. The height difference between the two is obviously wrong."

"And Diana-chan's face is the same as Shilis's, only she's not that young!"

"Pfft~ You guys actually..."

"Don't laugh, Miss Himeko, you've already seen it, right?"

"Besides Miss Diana, the only person in this academy who has that appearance is..."

"It's unlikely...but could it be Lady Theresa?"

"Eh?! But is she that tall...?"

"..."

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Beside Shirley, Theresa, with stiff steps, listened to the whispers entering her ears and could not help but twitching the corners of her mouth. She closed her eyes with light red eyeshadow and then revealed a distressed expression.

Are these guys really identifying me based on my height? That's really too much...

However, just as Tesla said before, his outfit at the moment really surprised everyone present. And it must be said that, in all these years, Theresa, except for being maliciously lifted up, had never experienced the feeling of being on the same height as an ordinary girl. Although her feet were a little uncomfortable, being able to stand shoulder to shoulder with Hillis to welcome the attention of others satisfied her little vanity...

"It's not Diana, come on... Can't you recognize me now? As the principal of this school, it's really a bit pathetic~"

Although she said it in a pathetic tone, Theresa's tone was somewhat proud. She tried her best to raise her head and straighten her back, minimizing the height difference between her and Shirley as much as possible.

"Wow! Is this really Theresa? She's so beautiful!"

At this time, another girl's voice suddenly sounded, and the door of the room next to Kiana had been opened. The girl with two scattered slightly curly long hair and wearing a shoulder-baring dress was Diana who appeared last. However, compared with the initial surprise brought by Kiana and Theresa who appeared with a new image, her limelight was really stolen...

"Your new clothes are very beautiful, Diana. I think they are stage costumes, right? Could it be that... you want to hold a concert at your birthday party?"

"No, it just looks a bit like that... and I can't sing at all~"

Diana responded to Shirley's teasing with a wry smile, looking at the girls who had also changed into gorgeous new clothes, the amazement in her eyes still not completely disappeared.

"But then again, why did Auntie suddenly grow more than ten centimeters taller? She looks almost the same height as Shirley!"

"It's just high heels. They're very hard to wear. Do you want to try it, Diana?"

After Tesla silently sat in the empty seat next to Asakura Miyuki, looking at Theresa who was huddled together with Diana, Shiris also walked forward with a smile, looked at Kiana who was also wearing a dress, and clapped her hands gently.

"Well now... although it's a little earlier than expected, since everyone is here, let's get started~"

As she spoke, she gently took the hand of the girl in front of her and waved to Diana who was not far away, indicating that she should come over as well.

"Kiana, Diana, happy seventeenth birthday!"

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After opening the blackout panels and closing the curtains, the room without any light source was completely plunged into darkness. However, in the darkness, the pendants on Kiana and Diana's necks also began to emit a soft glow...

"Huh? It's actually luminous! How amazing!"

"Well... after all, it's made of energy crystals, so it's natural that it would produce this kind of faint light."

Hearing Diana's exclamation, Shilis smiled faintly and turned around.

"So Mr. Raiden Ryoma didn't come? And the same goes for Hill. Claire, who was on vacation, hasn't come back either... It's a bit regrettable. But it doesn't matter if there are a few fewer people than expected. So, let's get started..."

She walked around a few chairs and headed towards the kitchen. With her enhanced night vision, the dark environment did not affect her actions at all. However, many people present also had similar abilities.

"It's clearly noon now, but it suddenly feels like night has already fallen... Really, no matter how you think about it, it's definitely weird to have a birthday party in the middle of the day, right?"

Looking at the pitch-dark environment around her, Theresa blinked her eyes, a blood-red light flashed in her eyes, and she closed her eyes, shook her head and sighed. Hearing this, Yaezakura, who was sitting next to her, thought about it for a while, raised her hand boldly, and gently touched the girl's head.

"Eh...?"

"If we hold the party at night, it will definitely last until the early morning like last time. Unlike Honkai creatures like me, as Valkyries, we all need rest and sleep, so it's a good idea to avoid staying up late, right, Ms. Theresa?"

"Well... that does make sense, but Miss Sakura, please don't touch my head while you're talking, okay? I'm no longer a child."

"Ah! Sorry, my previous actions were subconscious... Miss Theresa, you really look like an old friend of mine..."

"Karen Kaslana? Please... People with Kaslana bloodline have similar appearances, right? And compared to my underdeveloped appearance,

The three legitimate heirs of Kaslana should be more like that person, right?"

Theresa shrugged. After hearing about Yaezakura from Shiris, she understood why this fox-eared girl always liked to stay by her side. However, as to why the other party liked her, Theresa still had no idea.

Compared to the reason of "resembling an old friend", it seemed a bit strange to Theresa.

“No, it’s different. How should I put it… Principal Theresa, you have a certain aura that is exactly the same as that person… But judging by your appearance, it reminds me of my sister, so I just did that…”

"Sister... I'm sure we in later generations can't imagine what you've been through. But Miss Sakura, compared to the world of memories, the fact that we live in the present cannot be changed. No matter how hard you think about these things, you won't get the answer. So now, put them all aside and just enjoy this birthday party, okay?"

"Then at least, please let me stay by your side..."

"Wait! Don't get so close~!"

While Theresa was still dealing with Yaezakura in an awkward manner, Shirley and Fu Hua had already pushed out the cake with candles on it.

"Shh~ Theresa, it's about to begin~"

She put her index finger between her lips, and as the girl's eyes moved slightly, dozens of candles on the cake automatically ignited flames. The dim flickering light slightly illuminated the room and reflected on the girls' faces.

"Wait! This...?!"

With the candlelight, Siegfried was able to see the multi-layered cake, which was almost as big as the round table. Facing this huge cake made of cream and jam, his smile froze, and was soon replaced by surprise.

"Hey, is it this big? And... there are two of them?!"

That’s right, on this oversized dining car, there are two oversized cakes placed side by side, one in front and one behind! And on the tops of the two cakes leaning against each other, there are 17 birthday candles lit, symbolizing the 17th birthdays of the two girls.

"Principal, when did you order two cakes this big? No, when did you put them in the kitchen?"

"Amazing!"

"Mei! Has it been in the kitchen since the beginning? How cunning! She didn't even let anyone know..."

"So much, Lilia... can you finish it?"

"..."

Without responding to the girls' chattering, she placed the food cart in the center where the coffee table had originally been. Then, Shirley came to the two girls with different expressions again, took their hands and walked to the front of the cake table together, aiming at the cakes on the left and right sides respectively, and she took a step back, leaving the main field completely to the two girls.

"Kiana, Diana, the candles are already lit, come make your birthday wish."

"Ok!"

Hearing this, Diana immediately stepped forward, stood in front of the candle with a smirk, and pretended to blow it. But the next moment, Kiana's voice came from beside her, making her stop.

"Make a wish...? Is this a necessary birthday ritual?"

There was some confusion on Kiana's face. Because she had lost her memory and lacked some knowledge, her shortcomings in common sense were revealed in this slightly serious gathering.

"...?"

"Rituals and stuff... Oh yeah! Sister Shiris? This should be the first time Sister Kiana celebrates her birthday after losing her memory, right?"

"Eh...it seems to be true? Ah! Really...what was I doing before? I didn't celebrate Kiana's birthday for several years..."

"Well, Sister Shirley, don't blame yourself. I don't care about these things at all. By the way, Diana, how do you make a birthday wish?"

"Birthday wishes... Just make three wishes before blowing out the candles. It's very simple!"

"Eh? Is that so~"

Diana explained to the smiling Kiana, and looked at the silver-haired girl standing side by side with her. Looking at the girl with a sincere smile and eyes that revealed an indifferent attitude, she suddenly felt a slight pain in her heart.

All of a sudden, she felt as if she understood something.

(Is Kiana's feeling at this moment real?)

The common sense that she had already integrated into her life was a layer of unfamiliar territory for this girl. The gap created by the unequal understanding ability made her feel as if she was in a different world from others.

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(So...is that why Kiana-nee-san looks so lonely?

Even at my own birthday party, I have always been hiding my true self. I cannot understand others, nor can I be understood. Even if I stand in front of each other, the distance between our hearts seems to be thousands of miles apart. This feeling must be very painful, right?

(What an idiot I am, why didn't I notice this sooner...)

But even if I noticed it, I couldn't change anything, right?

While Diana was lost in thought, Kiana had already returned to her cake, clasped her hands together solemnly as if praying, and slowly closed her eyes.

"Three wishes?... Well, I hope that Sis Shilis and everyone else can be safe. Is that okay as the first wish? Or..."

"Hey! Don't say it out loud, sister. Birthday wishes should be made silently in your heart. If you say it out loud, it won't work!"

"Ah? Is that so? Then what should I do..."

Looking at the somewhat bewildered Kiana, it seemed that she really regarded the playful birthday wish as an important ceremony. Diana rubbed her forehead in distress. Looking at Shirley and others sitting on the sofa opposite and watching this side, the girl was silent for a short time, as if she had made some decision, and there was a hint of cunning in her eyes.

She came closer and whispered in Kiana's ear.

"In that case, sister, please tell me the remaining three wishes. Even if you don't make a wish to the gods, as long as everyone here can hear it, it may help you realize it. Kiana-sister's wish just now was heard by sister Shirley, so sister Shirley will definitely take care of her health, right?"

"Well......?"

Hearing the hint of smile in Diana's tone, Kiana raised her eyebrows slightly, then her expression relaxed and she laughed too.

"I see. Then... As my most important sister, Diana, how about you tell us your wish? As you said just now, it might really come true if everyone hears it, rather than asking for help from an unknown god."

"Eh...? No, no, I won't make a wish like that. Even if my dad and aunt hear it, it will definitely be useless!"

"Oh? So what wish did Diana make? I'm very curious... Could it be that last time she fell asleep in my bed, she talked in her sleep and wanted to give Mei, Sissy, and me all..."

"Ah! Nothing! There's nothing at all!"

Hastily interrupting Kiana's laughter, Diana shouted with a red face, and blew hard, blowing out all 34 candles on the two cakes, causing a burst of laughter from the guests. In such an embarrassing situation, the positions of both parties just now seemed to have changed. However, looking at Kiana who smiled again with the corner of her eye, Diana lowered her head, covering her red cheeks, with a little bitterness in her eyes.

Sure enough, she messed up... She had originally planned to coax her sister into telling her wish, and use this opportunity to bring her closer to everyone. However, she obviously underestimated Kiana, and her plan was seen through by her. She was then outmaneuvered and almost exposed some scandals that were no longer secrets.