Collapse, survive

It was utterly speechless. She was quite proud of her charm, but then...

"Do you know how to be a captain?"

Himeko found fault with everything, almost to the point of sulking.

Generally, positions like ship captains are selected from military personnel specializing in command, or recommended by officers of the rank of major or above.

Of course, Theresa is very capricious, and sometimes she will hire unemployed people from the community.

Himeko joined St. Freya Academy just like that and became the captain of the Far East's ace air combat unit, which was even cooler than being a ship captain. Now, Fang Jie wants to be cool too...

You're already pretty cool, why did you have to steal my Hyperion? In your hands, she's just a toy, but she's my military unit.

Seeing Himeko's slightly upset expression, Fang Jie straightened his chest, released Raiden Mei, stepped onto a materialized bench, and pointed forward with his right hand: "Of course, isn't it just the captain? Watch me—get on this bench!"

Himeko blinked, watching Fang Jie's imposing actions and lines.

"and then?"

"What do you mean, 'then'? It means to moor the boat."

"I knew it."

Himeko didn't want him to get the Hyperion because of this; it was a battleship.

Raiden Mei laughed, looking at the bow of the ship that she hadn't been able to reach when she left Changkong City: "Himeko-sensei is just like that too, she's the main gun of the Hyperion."

The original space carriers have all been converted into battleships for this purpose.

Fang Jie's style was clearly more individualistic. He was not only the main gun, but also replaced all the functions of the warship. In his hands, the Hyperion was practically useless except for being a decoration.

This is even worse than retirement; the Hyperion's attached troops have also become a 'ceremonial guard,' and Himeko still has to try to stop it.

"In that case, let's continue our bet. If they lose, I will hand over the captaincy of the Hyperion to you."

Himeko's obstruction was aimed at the students' practical training. They would spend a week half training and half traveling, rushing them to Shenzhou, deep into the Nine Nether Seas of the East, and then begin the campaign against Chiyou.

Fang Jie had no objection: "Oh, really? That's quite interesting. You're all mine, you're all mine."

When you're on a ship, it's easy to have dreams, like kings or something. Fang Jie was quite interested, which made Raiden Mei a little hesitant to face him: "I, I'll go find Kiana and the others."

"Go, study hard, train hard."

Himeko waved her hand, dismissing the easily embarrassed girl. She herself, like Fang Jie, was rather shameless, and looked at Fang Jie not out of spite.

"You too, I'll teach you how to be a captain."

There are still so many Valkyrie squads on the ship. Although in Fang Jie's eyes they are just a group of White Chains and logistics personnel who cannot even wear Valkyrie armor, they are all Valkyries. After contacting the inner side of the world to complete the Stigmata Completion, they will all complete their own Stigmata genes and become at least a B-rank Valkyrie.

So it's really not difficult for Fang Jie to become the captain; Himeko just has a little emotional reaction but won't stop him.

"Yes, Ai, come out."

She summoned the ship's AI, and a large cabbage-shaped projection appeared, jumping down from the screen with a series of "heave-ho" sounds. This action alone was not typical of a normal AI.

"Hi, Ai-chan."

Fang Jie was very interested in this, after all, it was the world's first cabbage.

"Captain won't let Ai-chan talk to you."

The cabbage was very imposing, running up to Himeko and ignoring her, showing its loyalty!

Whoever is the captain, they must be loyal to!

"..."

As Fang Jie watched silently, Himeko smiled smugly and gave the order.

"Hyperion, set sail!"

This is more effective than any emphasis on "I am the captain". Unless Fang Jie hacks into the Hyperion and beats Cabbage to his knees, his status as captain is meaningless.

"Honestly, have you forgotten the days we spent together?"

Fang Jie was heartbroken. What happened to the pseudo-time crystal? What happened to Ai Yi? Please save her!

"I'm very interested."

The existence of AI means that Himeko, as the captain, only needs to "get close to me," and she is very interested in Fang Jie's words.

"Humph."

Fang Jie didn't want to talk about it.

Now it was Himeko's turn to coax him. She was quite shameless and decisively leaned against the bow of the ship, which was deliberately left unattended.

There were a lot of people around, so I was a bit too forceful. Now I'll try a softer approach.

"Hey, you're not a child anymore. Don't be stubborn. Tell me, what's your relationship with Ai-chan? How did you become the captain of the Hyperion, and what about me?"

As she spoke, she pressed a spot on the bow wall, and as she pressed that spot, a hidden door opened.

Ji Zi casually appeared from some unknown corner, holding a bottle of red wine. After just one sip, her face flushed red. She put one arm around Fang Jie's neck and the other around his neck, leaning in to drink with him.

This is why she was unwilling to abandon Hyperion.

Rather than being Kiana's guardian, she treats the dormitory at St. Freya Academy more as her home. This is the home she truly considers her home, and she has secretly made many changes that Theresa is unaware of, hiding quite a few treasures.

The fragrance of a woman's body mingled with the scent of red wine, and since it was summer, Himeko was dressed rather lightly...

And with that expectant look in her eyes.

"Of course you're dead."

Fang Jie couldn't take it anymore, but he was concise and to the point. He reached behind his head and grabbed Ji Zi, who was crashing into him, and said irritably.

Himeko wasn't surprised at all.

But cabbage...

Is it really okay for an AI to cover its eyes with both hands while leaving such a large gap between its fingers?

Fang Jie and Himeko ignored her, treating Bao Cai as someone they could trust. Himeko let out a low moan: "I see. It's not surprising that I died, but how come you became the captain? You only became the captain at that time..."

She knew that Fang Jie was not only an alien, but also an outsider, and that he had a bond with everyone that was currently unknown.

"Even more amazing is that I, the captain, am from outside the dimensional barrier."

Fang Jie couldn't quite describe this kind of thing, so he didn't say anything. His five fingers, carrying a terrifying magic, caressed her not gently, causing her intertwined fiery red hair to twist and tangle.

Himeko is playing with fire. It's just a few pieces of thin fabric. Not only her, Mei's armor is also very provocative, especially in the Hyperion.

"Himeko, don't get drunk."

Fang Jie doesn't like drinking much, but he has a great rapport with Ji Zi when they drink together. After just a few sips, Ji Zi ends up looking quite drunk.

Drunk driving!

"It's not that easy to get drunk. And another question is, how did I die?"

Having had a couple of sips, Ji Zi was in high spirits and had no reservations about such matters, so she held onto Fang Jie and pressed him for answers.

"That's forbidden, I don't want to talk about it. You'll have to get past the Nine Netherworld first."

Fang Jie turned and walked to the bow of the ship, looking at the azure world.

Himeko's long, fair legs, exposed to the air, naturally wrapped around him. Feeling the soft touch, the two became increasingly intimate, causing Cabbage's face to display various expressions, turning bright red, as if her mind was racing and she was thinking.

But she's still just a cabbage.

Never mind her, she's just a tool. The more important thing is the battle for the captaincy; there's no turning back.

……

……

The Hyperion has set sail, and the Valkyries participating in the combat training course, aboard anti-gravity airships, have also begun their voyage, maneuvering alongside the ship.

Yes, the first practical lesson was operating an airship.

"Yahoo!"

Kiana was shouting and yelling in the communication channel.

"Yahoo!"

She studies stars.

Galaxy March 7th, Honkai Kiana.

Xing always felt that they had a strange similarity and could easily become friends.

Piloting an airship was really easy for her; she quickly got the hang of it. With the system's human-like and adorable guidance, she completed the instructions: "This is offense, this is defense. Alright, you're now a qualified ace air combatant. Move freely and escort the ship."

The captain's new orders were issued quickly.

"Alright, everyone, get ready to enter war mode."

Himeko's tone was serious and earnest, but there was no projection; only her serious and earnest voice was heard.

Then came the system voice again:

"Report: We are currently under attack by a large number of Honkai Beasts. Our ship is partially damaged. Please sortie immediately and clear the airspace."

Along with the sound, a light screen appeared, displaying the coordinates of the target and the location of the target object.

The Hyperion deployed a large number of balloons, which were highly difficult targets that even fighter jets might not be able to hit.

They had a lot of fun playing.

And the results...

It must be said that although Kiana doesn't like reading, her learning ability is outstanding.

The Hyperion's speed in its journey towards China was not considered fast; it wasn't until the half-day training session ended that it finally caught sight of the East China Sea.

That night.

On an unnamed island, just as a fleet on a long voyage would find its own amusement, it would switch to field training on the spot, instead of the noisy beach with a bonfire party.

Himeko's clothes are even more revealing, as are theirs.

Including stars!

While her ability to interpret projections wasn't quite at the level of instantaneous ascension, she still found it quite easy to project things she understood.

Similar to the universal synthesizer on a train.

However, the materials she needs to invest are cognition and energy.

In short, she changed into a golden bikini, which accentuated her tall and well-built figure, and was happily collecting seashells on the beach.

"Go back in swimsuits."

Fang Jie stayed by the campfire, finished his night run, and leisurely admired the night view.

"Young people are so energetic, they've been working so hard for so long and they're not tired at all."

Instead of stealing electricity, Cabbage was conscripted to serve as a laborer. Himeko needed her to monitor the East Sea in real time, especially the Nine Netherworld, which was showing increasingly abnormal signals.

I really don't know why this big-headed cabbage would make such a remark. Is it a case of "like master, like pet"?

Fang Jie glanced at the mature figure gazing at the sky. He didn't use a straw to drink; he simply picked up the coconut and took a sip.

I always feel that your gaze is very rude.

"What are you saying? Doesn't that drunkard who takes a sip while driving the Hyperion have his daily dose of Ai-chan's...?"

"no!"

Himeko gave a slight reproach with her beautiful eyes, "I'm already a drunkard, I only took a sip or two to liven things up."

You haven't seen me when I was truly an alcoholic.

She said with a touch of pride and admiration, "Aiyi grew naturally!"

That's good.

Fang Jie threw the coconut shell out and skipped it across the sea, creating a long, endless skip that stretched to the horizon – a testament to his superb skill.

Compared to the Lin Yuan Ancient Sea, this sea is easier.

He smiled smugly: "Shifting blame isn't something a mature adult should do."

"Do you believe I'll give you extra lessons, a whole set of advanced calculus problems, the kind where you can't sleep until you finish them?"

Himeko rolled her eyes. "Mature adult, indeed."