After clearing Type Moon, start fighting for a better world

In a room of an office building, accompanied by the sound of bodies falling to the ground, in the dim room with only the neon light coming in from the window, a man in black looked down at the corpses on the ground and silently made a phone call.

[It's me. I've already dealt with everything. Tianming has temporarily lost his eyesight on the coast of Shenzhou.]

[......Yes, the capture work is ready and the plan can be started at any time]

[...Understood. I will have Raven and Hato prepare.]

[What? Velvet... I see. I'll have Raven contact the lunar base. See you later, Mobius.]

After hanging up the phone, the man in black glanced at the tragic scene in the room with some unknown emotion, and then left the room quietly without making any noise. There was no sound of footsteps or opening and closing of the door, as if no one had ever entered or left the room.

20. The Changes in Shenzhou

Noon the next day.

In the instructor's office at the Destiny Valkyrie Training Center.

"Is there a problem in Shenzhou?"

During lunch break, Xia Chuanhu, who was sitting in the lounge area of ​​the office and eating lunch, was suddenly approached by Otto - through remote communication.

"What's the problem? The Herrscher appeared?"

[No, if it were, I would have contacted you this morning]

[In fact, I just received the information this morning. The intelligence department that Tianming had planted in Guangzhou, Shenzhou, was completely eliminated overnight.]

"Oh?"

Xia Chuanhu raised his eyebrows slightly when he heard this.

It has been said many times before that Mandate of Heaven is an organization with branches all over the world. Except for North America where Anti-Entropy is located and those countries that have not cooperated with Mandate of Heaven, all countries and regions have branches established by Mandate of Heaven to facilitate the response to the Honkai event.

Among these countries, there is a relatively special one - Shenzhou.

On the surface, Shenzhou is a country that has a mutual assistance contract with Tianming. After each Honkai incident, Tianming has the obligation to assist Shenzhou.

But Tianming did not set up a branch in Shenzhou.

On the one hand, it is not easy to set up branches in Shenzhou. After all, Shenzhou is really big. Even if it is not as big as Russia, if you want to fully manage the Honkai incidents in Shenzhou, you need to set up at least ten branches. Considering the benefits, this is not a cost-effective solution.

On the other hand, none of the parties wanted to establish a Tianming branch in Shenzhou.

Even if we put aside the above-mentioned reasons of interest, Otto himself did not intend to set up a branch in Shenzhou, and Shenzhou also refused Tianming's intervention. Xia Chuanhu was not very clear about the details, but in terms of simple attitude, Tianming's attitude towards Shenzhou was completely [free aid].

This is not something Otto would do, and he is 100% sure that there is something fishy going on.

But in the past five years, Xia Chuanhu had not investigated it in detail. After all, it was not something that would cause the destruction of the world, so why should he go to so much trouble to investigate it?

In the absence of a branch, in order to grasp the situation in Shenzhou as much as possible, Tianming sent out many "eyes" trained by Tianming as a substitute - that is, the D-level Valkyries of the Intelligence Department who completed a full set of training in the Valkyrie Training Center but failed to pass the final exam.

The lowest level for a Valkyrie to officially go to the front line is C-level, and D-level means she can only be responsible for logistics. The Valkyries in the intelligence department are a little special. The training they receive is never for frontal combat, but for infiltration investigation and intelligence manipulation.

Therefore, for the D-rank Valkyries of the Intelligence Department, the only task they can handle is to serve as [eyes].

Their mission is to collect intelligence in Shenzhou day after day and report it to the headquarters. Shenzhou is of course aware of this, and even in related business, Shenzhou will send agents to cooperate with these Valkyries.

So far, the identities of these Valkyries have never been exposed, but before dawn this morning, Otto received intelligence from Shenzhou that all the "eyes" stationed in Guangzhou had been killed.

"All of them were wiped out overnight... Although they were D-rank Valkyries who didn't even pass the final assessment, the one who did it must not be a simple person to kill them all - and then, why are you telling me this? I don't plan to go on a business trip to Shenzhou."

[Clues left at the scene]

Otto said this, and then a projection of something appeared in front of Xiachuanhu's eyes.

An Ouroboros with its head and tail connected.

"Snake...World Serpent?"

[Who knows? But what is certain is that the only thing left at the crime scene that can be called a clue is the rag with this pattern printed on it. If it is related to the World Serpent, considering the other party's style, I personally think that this is most likely a trap left intentionally.]

A mysterious organization that has been hiding at the back of human history for thousands of years, and even destiny could only catch some clues, has now left such a mark.

This could not possibly be someone's carelessness, and it would be correct to consider it as some kind of clue.

Or to put it more exaggeratedly...

"Would this be a provocation or a declaration of war, Bishop?"

Opposite Xiachuanhu, Ragnar, who was also present, asked this.

She is also a teacher at the Valkyrie Training Center, and serves as an instructor for both cultural and combat classes. It is lunchtime now, and she was originally planning to have lunch here with Xiachuan Hu, but Otto called and she had to join the lecture.

[Declaring war?...Interesting statement, Ragnar.]

[Destroy all the eyes of Destiny overnight, and then deliberately leave the symbol of your organization behind - just like leaving your own mark after stealing property, hoping that a famous detective can come and catch your thief. ]

(A thief?)

Xia Chuanhu propped up his chin with both hands and fell into silent contemplation. After a while, he spoke again: "So what is your purpose in contacting me, Otto?"

[Didn't you tell me yesterday that you were interested in the World Serpent? Now that I have a clue, I want to tell you about it. Of course, I don't think such a small matter is worth your personal involvement. This is not in line with the agreement between us.]

[I have given this task to Siegfried. He is actually very good at infiltration and investigation. I think he will bring us good news.]

[Also, Ragnar, while Siegfried is carrying out his investigation, the mission he is responsible for will be handed over to you and the stormtroopers.]

"As you command, Bishop."

[Well, then I won't disturb you two from having a meal. ]

Beep!

Otto's projection disappeared, and Xia Chuanhu put away his phone: "Let Siegfried conduct an infiltration investigation... Can he do it well?"

"After all, he is Senior Siegfried. I heard that he was a private detective in his early years and took on various private commissions. I think there shouldn't be any problem." Ragnar smiled, "It's just that now that Senior is gone, the task on my shoulders will be heavier again."

"Don't worry about school. I can substitute for you."

"Thank you very much!"

Ragnar smiled and said, "By the way, Mr. Xiachuan, can I ask you for one more favor? While you are filling in for me... can you please take care of one of my students?"

"Special care? Personal feelings?"

"Well... you could say that. She's a girl I recommended to join SkyMing last year. She's very talented and I'm very optimistic about her. I usually give her some private lessons, but it's a bit troublesome for her to go on a mission. I hope you can help her."

In other words, I have to take on extra-curricular tutoring duties?

Xia Chuanhu nodded gently: "Sure, I can teach Bianca and Kiana myself, why don't you let your student get to know them, so that my two friends can have more friends - what's her name?"

"Rita."

"Rita Rossweisse."

21.14. -year-old Herrscher

The Valkyrie training of Tenman had gone through several major changes, with the most recent one being after Natsukawa Tora completed the foundation of the Tenman ritual and incorporated it into the training content. Because it required a considerable degree of training, the Valkyrie training course, which was originally scheduled to last only a few months, was changed accordingly.

First, they need to undergo a one-year basic training. If nothing goes wrong, Valkyries who pass the course at the end of this year will be qualified as C-level Valkyries, but this does not mean that they can go to the front line. They need to undergo further advanced training courses in the following second year and become B-level Valkyries before they can be officially assigned to various branches.

Although there is actual combat training in the second year of training, which will allow the Valkyries still in school to deal with some small-scale Honkai incidents as practical courses, the training has basically become a two-year system, and the same is true for the El-Melloi classroom founded by Natsukawa Tora.

This change would definitely not have been possible a few years ago. After all, there was a serious shortage of Valkyries at that time. If they were trained slowly for two years, the branches around the world would not be able to keep up even if they tried their best. However, due to Otto's development of artificial stigmata, the number of Valkyries increased significantly, making this change barely possible.

And Rita Rossweisse is one of the first beneficiaries of this change.

She came to the Savior Headquarters last year to receive the Valkyrie training course. This year she has officially become a C-level Valkyrie. And judging from the data, she will have no problem applying for the B-level Valkyrie assessment. Among the Valkyries who have not yet set foot on the front line, she is one of the best ones.

The reason why she was so good was that, firstly, she had a certain talent, and she was very adaptable to artificial stigmata, so her progress was very fast. Secondly, she had a good teacher who would give her some special training from time to time.

Ragnar Lodbrok.

She is an A-rank Valkyrie of SKY, captain of the Valkyrie Assault Team, and combat instructor of SKY. She is the guide who made Rita decide to become a Valkyrie. It is also because of her recommendation that Rita, who was originally just an ordinary flower shop girl, was able to come to the SKY headquarters and become a Valkyrie.

The meeting between the two was actually accidental. Three years ago, a Honkai incident occurred in Manchester. Rita could only hide at home shivering because she did not have time to take refuge. The one who saved her from the Honkai beast was Ragna, who happened to be doing community service nearby at the time.

Taking this as an opportunity, Rita decided to become a Valkyrie.

And now—

"Is the teacher going out on a mission again?"

In Ragnar's personal dormitory, Rita, who was wearing a maid outfit, looked at Ragnar who was sorting his equipment and asked, "It's been less than two weeks since the last mission, right?"

The students at the Valkyrie Training Center are divided into day students and boarding students. Generally, those who are admitted through public recruitment are boarding students. Tianming has built student dormitories for this purpose. Those like Kiana and Bianca, whose families have houses in Tianming, are day students.

Rita is actually also a boarding student, but because of her relationship with Ragnar, she would live in Ragnar's house on weekends, serve as Ragnar's maid, and do some housework within her ability.

Although Ragnar had no intention of letting his students serve him, Rita insisted that this was also a form of learning. After all, when Ragnar rescued her from the Honkai beast, she was wearing a maid outfit.

"After all, I am an A-rank Valkyrie, so I have to take on more tasks. When you become an A-rank Valkyrie in the future, Rita, you will get used to my life." Ragnar smiled, "I don't know when I can come back this time. After all, this is a mission exchanged with Senior Siegfried. Before Senior Siegfried finishes his special mission, I have to take over his work."

"Thank you for your hard work, teacher. Please pay more attention to safety and don't push yourself too hard."

"Okay~~~Thank you for your concern, Rita, but I'm not at the point where you need to worry about my safety." Ragnar smiled and ruffled Rita's hair. "Also, let me tell you in advance that I have to go on a mission, so I've found a substitute teacher at school. At the same time, I've also found a teacher who will take my place and give you private lessons - they are the same person."

Substitute teacher?

If possible, Rita would prefer Ragnar to help her with after-school tutoring, but since she had to go on a mission, there was nothing she could do.

"Thank you for worrying about me, teacher. I can actually do some personal training myself."

"I'm a little worried about you being alone. You should be able to meet him tomorrow. He's a very good and reliable person. Maybe he's better suited to teach you than me."

"Is she a Valkyrie more powerful than the teacher?"

Valkyrie?

Ragnar shook his head: "No, he is a man, but if I really want to fight him, I probably won't be able to last even one round."

(Even the teacher... who could he be?)

Rita, who was only 14 years old, couldn't help but feel curious.

"Then I'll leave. You should go back to the dormitory as soon as possible."

"Okay, teacher, take care."

After watching Ragnar leave the dormitory, Rita turned around and looked at the empty dormitory, picked up the mop next to her and started mopping the floor.

She had come here to help mop the floor today.

.......

The next day, in the second-year theory class at the Valkyrie Training Center.

"Rita, have you heard? Mr. Ragnar is out on a mission, so a substitute teacher will be teaching us today."

Rita, who was sitting in the first row of the classroom, had just sat down when she heard her deskmate talking to her like this.

"Well, Mr. Ragnar told me yesterday. Is there any problem with this?"

"As expected of the teacher's favorite student - this is a big problem. When I came to the classroom just now, I happened to hear other teachers say that the teacher who came to substitute for us seemed to be from [that classroom]..."

"Crack——!"

The sound of the door opening interrupted the conversation between Rita and her deskmate, and the scattered conversations in the classroom also stopped. All the students' eyes were focused on the door.

Carrying a stack of handouts, he walked to the podium under the gaze of the students. After picking up the chalk and writing his name on the blackboard, Xia Chuanhu looked down and said, "I am Xia Chuanhu, who is here to teach in place of Mr. Ragnar who is on a mission. You can call me Mr. Xia Chuan."

"Class is about to start. Everyone, please stay in your respective positions. Today's first class will be about the history of Honkai."

22. Praise for Rita

Rita Rossweisse is quite nervous now.

As a C-rank Valkyrie, she had already received mental training, and she had to stay calm at all times and in all situations. In this training, her performance was the best among the second graders. Although she had not actually been to the front line, Rita did not think she would be shaken even if she had to face a real Honkai beast.

But now she was really nervous.

"Here, please use it, Rita-san."