"Today, we will learn..."
"Hoo~ hoo!"
"Everyone, please turn to page XX and look at the equations inside."
"My dear Mei, would you please wake up our lovely Kiana, who is sleeping soundly next to you? Thank you."
Himeko, who was lecturing on the podium, now had veins throbbing on her forehead as she spoke to Mei. You can sleep if you want! But how can you sleep so soundly and even snore? Isn't this deliberately disrespecting me? Originally, out of consideration for Zeus, I wanted to give her a pass, but damn it, the sound is getting louder and louder! Are you trying to deliberately infuriate me to death?! At this moment, Himeko's face was distorted with anger, and she gritted her teeth as she spoke to Mei.
Mei, feeling her heart almost leap out of her chest, was terrified by Himeko, who was emitting terrifying black flames from behind and whose face was as hideous as a Hannya, staring at her with beast-like eyes. She quickly and obediently stood up, then walked to Kiana's side and nudged her.
"Huh~! So soon, good... morning? Is it time to eat?"
After being nudged twice by Mei, Kiana opened her eyes in confusion, stood up, and stretched, mumbling drowsily, words that made Himeko even more furious. Instantly, everyone in the classroom felt the air grow cold.
"Kiana, get out! Stand in the hallway."
Himeko, feeling like her lungs were about to explode from anger, gritted her clattering silver teeth and roared in a low, distorted voice.
"I'm sorry, please excuse my behavior."
Seeing Kiana stumble out of the classroom, Himeko's expression changed. She apologized gently to Zeus. She had been momentarily overcome by anger and acted as she usually did. But now, having calmed down, Himeko's mind instantly reacted, wondering if this would leave a bad impression of her in Zeus's mind.
"It's fine, I would do the same thing."
Knowing the habits of a certain severely regressed'sandal bug,' Zeus naturally wouldn't blame Himeko. She smiled and said to Himeko. By the way, because of the angle and her drowsiness, Kiana hadn't seen Zeus, which was why she walked out of the classroom so calmly.
"Please continue! Class isn't over yet."
Hearing Zeus's words, Himeko gave an awkward laugh and continued her unfinished lecture.
When the bell rang for class to end, Kiana obediently walked back into the classroom. Judging by her familiarity, she must have had this habit at other schools. Then, to the twitching eyes of Zeus, Himeko, and half the class, she slumped back onto her desk and fell back asleep.
"Truly, too powerful."
This was everyone's thought, and listening to the increasingly loud snoring, black lines began to appear throughout the classroom.
"Never mind, I'll ignore her for now. How are you two doing? Are you settling in?"
Finally, Zeus decided to give up on the idea of having a good talk with Kiana. She smiled and said to Mei and the Bronya girl. Because of a certain little girl, Zeus and Himeko were both living in the teachers' apartments, while Mei and the others were living in a larger student dormitory. So, they hadn't seen much of each other recently. Once the new, large dormitory that certain little girl was building was ready, they could all live together.
"Very well adapted, please don't worry, Sister Zeus."
Bronya said adorably. She seemed to have more emotions now than when Zeus first met her.
"Are you doing well, Zeus? The physical exams and ability tests separated us for a few days, which really worried me."
Mei looked at Zeus with a joyful expression. Now, everyone who had shared hardships was finally reunited. Moreover, Zeus had even become their new teacher, so they could basically be together every day. She was truly too happy. At this moment, she decided to prepare a lavish dinner tonight!
"Don't worry! I just spent some time learning a few things."
Glancing at Himeko, who didn't interrupt their reunion, Zeus began to recount what had happened during this period. The atmosphere of the three reuniting was so warm that some girls who wanted to approach Zeus didn't bear to disturb them, so their surroundings were very quiet. What's more, with Teacher Himeko 'watching like a tiger' from the side, anyone who dared to get close would be met with a suppressed aura, which made them even more reluctant to approach.
After a brief chat, Zeus and Himeko left. They still had a virtual network combat class to attend. This time, she and Himeko wouldn't be participating, and it wouldn't be held in the classroom. In a black-tech virtual scenario, they would fight Honkai Beasts within the virtual environment, and they could even change the battlefield. It was truly a good place.
"What? Zeus came, and I missed it."
While changing clothes, Mei and Bronya chatted with a woken-up Kiana. When she learned that she had missed meeting her 'main wife,' Kiana sat on the ground with an expression like her father had died.
"Don't worry! I invited them for dinner, so you'll see them tonight."
Mei said this, which made Kiana feel a little better, but she was then provoked by Bronya, and the two almost started fighting again. Fortunately, someone reminded them that time was running out, so they didn't make a fuss.
During dinner, Kiana rushed towards Zeus with tears in her eyes, only to be kicked onto the sofa by Himeko. It was truly amusing. However, Theresa also joined in the fun, even abandoning her sense of shame, and, relying on her small stature, started to act spoiled towards Zeus. This made Himeko almost spit out a mouthful of old blood onto the face of that Great Aunt.
She's already decades old, and she's still acting spoiled. Doesn't she have any shame in her heart!?
After a few months of such pleasant times, with Zeus's tutoring, Kiana finally didn't fail every subject, barely scraping by with passing grades. Then, she gloriously became a B-rank Valkyrie. How joyous, how delightful, how Coca-Cola.
"Himeko, if there were no Honkai, how do you think you would choose to live?"
On the Hyperion, Zeus, who was processing documents, suddenly asked Himeko, who was drinking tea with her back to her.
"Me? I might, find a 'person' to marry!"
Perhaps her face was flushed from the hot tea, Himeko stammered, glancing at Zeus.
However, Zeus didn't notice her actions. Still, Himeko's answer didn't surprise Zeus, because she had seen her profile in her previous life and knew that her wish was to find a good man to marry. Although a few words might have been omitted, it was essentially unchanged. But Zeus clearly misunderstood; Himeko hadn't said the word 'man.'
"Report, Hyperion, this is B-rank Valkyrie Mei. We have completed the exploration mission and request to return."
"This is Hyperion, your request has been received. Return approved."
Before Zeus could continue chatting with Himeko about life, Mei and the others completed their mission. Zeus also began to reply to Mei's request and issued the return order.
"Let's go! To welcome these children."
Putting away the documents, Zeus stood up and said to Himeko. Himeko nodded and followed Zeus to greet Mei and the others. But Zeus, walking ahead, didn't notice the disappointment and longing in Himeko's eyes. Sometimes, she really wanted to confess to Zeus, and then the two of them could live happily for a year or two, and then she would find a place to end her own life. The Honkai had been eroding her body for a long time, and she could turn into a Zombie at any time. If it weren't for such concerns, she would have openly pursued Zeus long ago.
"If you are well, then I have no regrets."
Ultimately, reason triumphed over personal feelings. She also didn't want Zeus to be sad for her, so she chose to hide her emotions, cherishing every day and every second she spent with Zeus. This was enough for her. With such ardent feelings hidden in her heart, Himeko followed Zeus's footsteps towards the hangar door.
But Himeko didn't know that her current body was slowly being repaired by Zeus.
When she realized she was no longer in danger of dying at any moment, how would Himeko choose then? It was truly something to look forward to.
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