After the proposal, the Valkyrie came to the door

From any perspective, Himeko Murata is the perfect candidate to become the headmistress.

However, to everyone's surprise—

"In conclusion, I, Theresa Apocalypse, hereby resign from my position as Principal of St. Freya Academy, effective immediately, and withdraw from the organization entirely. My successor, Raiden Mei, will soon assume the position of Principal and take full control of St. Freya's leadership."

At the school assembly, Theresa, dressed in a black nun's habit, solemnly declared, her cute little face trying to look dignified.

It was clear that Theresa was not joking.

Himeko, who is seen by most people as the next headmistress, was the first to stand up and support Theresa's decision.

But the question is, who exactly is Raiden Mei?

Many professors who are engrossed in research have never even heard of this name.

Only some of the teachers in charge of teaching remembered that the girl was an outstanding graduate of St. Freya Academy last year, and then stayed on to teach at the school...

Although I've heard that Raiden Mei has an amazing background and is considered a prized student of Theresa and Himeko, is it appropriate to make a girl who has only recently graduated the headmistress of the academy?

Many people raised objections at the meeting, and even Raiden Mei herself felt it was inappropriate.

"Himeko-sensei, you are the most suitable person to be the headmistress. Headmistress Theresa initially intended for you to take over..."

Raiden Mei pushed the files on her desk aside a little, rubbing her temples with a slightly weary expression.

She originally thought that even if Himeko-sensei couldn't become the headmistress, Theresa should send a suitable person from Schicksal, and it would never be her turn as the daughter of the president of ME Company under Anti-Entropy.

But who could have imagined that Himeko was unwilling to take over?

Just as Theresa was worrying about who to hand over the heavy responsibility of the headmaster, Kiana suddenly said something.

"Why not let Mei take the position? Mei was originally a teacher at St. Freya, and she has studied with her aunt and Teacher Himeko for so many years. With her abilities, she will definitely be able to manage the academy in an orderly manner."

As the saying goes, what is said without intention may be taken to heart by the listener.

Kiana was probably joking, but Theresa and Himeko thought it made a lot of sense and made a decision with a wave of their hands.

"Young people should have more opportunities to hone their skills, because the future of the world will eventually belong to you..."

Himeko smiled at Raiden Mei, "Besides, you can even manage Kiana well and get her to study hard, so managing St. Freya Academy shouldn't be too difficult for you."

"Kiana's hard work over the past six months has nothing to do with me."

Raiden Mei shook her head, her expression unreadable.

Six months ago, Kiana was still that lazy, silly paramecium who was constantly being scolded by Himeko-sensei because of her delayed graduation.

But now Kiana has not only completed her graduation thesis, but is also going to pursue a master's degree. She has also entered a physics research institute established by Schicksal through family connections, specializing in the theory of imaginary space.

The girl's transformation was so drastic that she was practically a different person!

At first, Raiden Mei suspected that Kiana had been reborn like her, but then she discovered that this was a change that could not be explained by rebirth. She would believe you if you said that Kiana had been possessed.

But after careful observation...

Raiden Mei discovered that Kiana was otherwise as usual and had not been possessed. However, for some reason, she had developed an interest in the study of imaginary numbers, which made her more studious.

"Perhaps Kiana has simply grown up. Many scientists were playful when they were young, but after they had enough fun, they suddenly realized their mistakes, focused on their studies, and eventually achieved great things."

“I agree with that. Not only Kiana, but you and Bronya have also changed a lot over the years... To be honest, Theresa and I are both amazed by your growth.”

Himeko's expression was gentle, and her eyes held an undisguised sense of relief as she looked at Raiden Mei.

"Mei, don't belittle yourself. You've always been mature and reliable, and this year you've been highly praised by your students as a teacher."

“In my opinion, your abilities are almost catching up with mine. In addition, although St. Freya is an international chemistry academy, it is ultimately located in the Far East. No one is more suitable to be the headmaster than you.”

Theresa and Himeko would not take the selection of a headmistress lightly.

If Mei weren't truly a good match, no matter how much Kiana joked around, the two of them wouldn't have considered that possibility.

"Even if you say that, Himeko-sensei, I still stick to my own opinion..."

Raiden Mei took a deep breath and said seriously, "I'm only temporarily serving as the acting headmistress. When Himeko-sensei is ready, or when there's a more suitable person in the academy, I'll hand over the position of headmistress."

"Haha, don't count on me for the headmaster's job, Mei. I probably won't be staying at St. Freya for a long time."

Himeko looked out the office window at the night sky, watching the stars flicker and fade, and then smiled at her students.

"So, I actually came to you tonight to get my leave slip approved, new headmaster~!"

P.S.: After reading everyone's opinions, most people don't mind anything else, as long as the plot is bloody enough. The author understands, and now knows how to write the rest.

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Chapter 75 Heading Towards the Stars!

"Himeko-sensei, you're taking a long leave?!"

Raiden Mei sat in the principal's reserved seat, a look of astonishment flashing in her light purple eyes.

It was already surprising enough that Himeko was unwilling to take over as the headmistress.

St. Freya is currently busy due to the change of leadership between the old and new headmasters, and even the most senior Himeko has many matters to attend to. However, at this crucial moment, the usually reliable Himeko is asking for leave to go away for a while...

This unusual behavior makes one wonder if Himeko has been infected by the Theresa virus and is planning to slack off and become a hands-off manager.

But Himeko-sensei, you don't have a grandpa who secretly cooks for you while you're asleep!

Raiden Mei looked helpless, unsure of what to say.

If she could, she would certainly be willing to grant her teacher this leave slip.

However, St. Freya is currently overwhelmed with work and needs Himeko's help in many areas. Even if Theresa were still here, she probably wouldn't let Himeko leave.

"Don't worry, Mei, I have no intention of imitating Theresa."

Himeko saw through the girl's thoughts and shook her head with a smile: "I will finish taking care of my own affairs and leave when the school is less busy."

"That's no problem..."

Raiden Mei breathed a sigh of relief, then asked curiously, "By the way, Himeko-sensei, is there something important that requires you to take such a long leave?"

"Well, it's really hard to say whether it's important or not."

Himeko leaned her curvaceous body against the luxurious sofa that Theresa had specially bought for her to make it easier to be lazy, blinked her beautiful golden eyes, and looked a little embarrassed.

"The reason I took leave this time is that I heard about clues about extraterrestrials, so I wanted to go and conduct scientific research in the field."

"alien?"

Raiden Mei's expression froze for a moment.

Hearing this science fiction-like term reminded the girl of some of her experiences before her rebirth.

Himeko Murata, seeing Mei looking slightly lost in thought, assumed the girl was surprised because she thought she was daydreaming. She crossed her arms, coughed lightly, and said...

“I know that when many people hear about UFOs or aliens, their first thought is that unscrupulous media are photoshopping images to create hype, or that some science fiction movie has been released... In short, no one believes that they can actually encounter aliens on Earth.”

"However, the starry sky is incredibly vast. Earth, the solar system, the Milky Way... are but a drop in the ocean compared to the entire universe. I believe that humanity is by no means the only civilization in the universe."

Himeko smoothed her long, fiery red hair and gazed at the night sky outside the window.

This mature and elegant woman, still possessing a certain charm, seemed like a little girl who had found something she loved when discussing the universe, her pretty face filled with simple joy.

"Extraterrestrial civilizations certainly have people like me who are curious about space. They develop interstellar travel technology, then head towards the stars, and the probability of them eventually coming to Earth is definitely not zero."

"From the perspective of time, all probabilities are inevitable."

Himeko took a deep breath and said with burning eyes, "If aliens really come to Earth, even if we only find some remnants, it will be a big step forward in the study of extraterrestrial civilizations, and humanity may be able to enter the interstellar age sooner."

"I see, I probably understand."

Raiden Mei nodded thoughtfully.

She had never seen this side of Himeko-sensei in her previous life, but that's normal.

In that world ravaged by chaos, Himeko chose to fight for all that was beautiful in the world, and her longing for the stars could only be kept deep in her heart, with no chance to realize it.

The world after her rebirth did not have the final cocoon; Earth was incredibly peaceful, and Himeko could pursue her dreams with peace of mind. Even after being single for so many years, she was still very interested in aliens.

"I remember that Professor Himeko majored in interstellar navigation dynamics in college and also founded an extraterrestrial civilization research club. The club's advisor was apparently Walter, the leader of Anti-Entropy?"

Raiden Mei, drawing on the various rumors she had learned from her past and present lives, asked somewhat uncertainly.

"That happened a long time ago. I didn't expect you to know about it, Mei."

Himeko looked somewhat surprised, then smiled, satisfying the girl's curiosity.

“When I was a student, Walter was an associate professor at Caltech. He was also very interested in the topic of aliens, but he hoped to encounter aliens like Transformers.”

Hmm, the romance of giant robots...

Although they don't really understand it, the captain and Bronya seem to really like this kind of thing.

Raiden Mei tapped her fingers lightly on the desk, a certain man's image flashing through her mind subconsciously. She was momentarily dazed before returning to normal.

"Himeko-sensei, I wish you success in finding the aliens this time!"

"Hopefully so. If I don't find it, then I'll just consider it a long vacation for myself."

Himeko said with a smile, her expression showing a hint of nonchalance.

Searching for traces of extraterrestrial life is inherently a difficult task, and over the years, she has lost count of how many times she has returned empty-handed.

However, since you're doing something you love, whether you achieve results or not isn't really important.

Just like those who love fishing, even if they come up empty-handed every day, it doesn't stop them from carrying big bags of bait over mountains and valleys to find fishing spots, making an indelible contribution to the reproduction of wild fish.

"Speaking of which, Mei, are you doing something you enjoy?"

After expressing her longing for the stars, Himeko suddenly changed the subject, her beautiful golden eyes looking intently at her student.

"Himeko-sensei, what do you mean by this?"

Raiden Mei's breathing faltered slightly, as if she had the illusion that her inner thoughts had been seen through.

"It's nothing, just a little bit of care from the teacher to her former students... Look, Bronya has started her own game studio now, and Kiana, although she doesn't know why, has also become interested in doing research."

Himeko mentioned the girl's two best friends, then looked at the girl with a somewhat stiff expression, and said softly.

“I contacted them recently, and they all said they were doing what they loved and were very happy.”

"But Mei, you've been smiling less and less lately, and you seem to be preoccupied with something. And the way you've poured all your time into your work since becoming the principal makes it seem like you're running away from something..."

PS: It's perfectly normal for Himeko, as a teacher, to provide relationship counseling to her students. Of course, the protagonist will have to bear the consequences of her counseling.

Incidentally, according to the official manga setting, Himeko's university major was indeed interstellar navigation dynamics, and she obtained her doctorate in four years. If there hadn't been a Honkai, Himeko would have been destined to develop in the direction of Star Iron and embark on a pioneering path.

Chapter 76 Raiden Mei Suffers a Tragic Attack from White Album!

Inside the brightly lit office.

When faced with Himeko's slightly worried words, Raiden Mei managed to brush it off by saying that she was just getting used to being the headmistress.

Himeko nodded slightly and said nothing more, instead passing on some of Theresa's experience to the girl.

"Mei, don't feel pressured, just go for it... The important thing is not to regret it later."

Finally, Himeko Murata seemed to offer a subtle encouragement to the girl.

Raiden Mei forced a smile as she saw Himeko off from the office, then leaned her shapely body against the boss's chair and let out a long sigh.

Even Himeko could tell that she had something on her mind, so how could she not know that something was wrong with her?

However, there are some things that are destined not to be told to others, even if that person is the trustworthy teacher Himeko.

"It's been almost a year since I was reborn into this world that hasn't collapsed..."

Raiden Mei reached out and untied her high ponytail, her waist-length hair cascading down like a waterfall. Her originally sharp temperament softened somewhat, and a complex look flashed in her light purple eyes.

Compared to the imposing headmaster...

The girl at this moment resembled a noble lady troubled by love.

Looking up at the bright moon outside the window, Raiden Mei's thoughts drifted back to the past.

A year ago at this time, she and the captain were on the lunar base, engaged in the final battle against the descending Herrscher of the End.

It must be said that the Herrscher of the End in her complete form is incredibly powerful, with any attack possessing the power to destroy a planet.