The Collapse Begins in Changkong City

I took a bite of my apple and thought to myself that Kiana and the others should be back soon.

I lay in the rocking chair like a retired old man.

The door clicked open.

Kiana said with a hint of disgust, "Why are you still lying there, you stinky candy? You're practically moldy."

I replied to Kiana somewhat lazily, "You can't say that. I'm an A-rank Valkyrie now, can't I even take a break?"

I have no idea how someone like you passed the A-rank Valkyrie test.

Bronya, who happened to be back in the dorm and overheard Kiana's words, retorted, "She's just a stupid paramecium who never passes her academic exams."

I really don't understand why we need academic classes; having the ability is enough.

I said helplessly, "Kiana Himeko has already said that if you can't pass the A-rank Valkyrie test next month, you'll be demoted to a C-rank Valkyrie."

Upon hearing the word "demotion," Kiana instantly became dejected. "Alright, Kiana, don't be like this. Himeko asked Fu Hua to help you these next few days. Kiana, you have to do your best!" (Although I say this, only I know that Kiana will soon become the Herrscher of the Void and kill her beloved teacher. Now I possess the ability to survive in the Quantum Sea, and with the system space, I'm sure I can save Aunt Himeko.)

Before that, let's save Wendy, the Wind Ruler.

in a few days

Theresa called us to her office.

Kiana asked Theresa somewhat impatiently, "Does Aunt Flo have some kind of mission?"

Your mission this time is to go to the Oceania branch to pick up your senior, Wendy.

Kiana and the others asked Wendy about her situation with some curiosity.

A few minutes later

"How outrageous! Why ruin a young girl's future for a mere gem?" Kiana, Mei, and Bronya were furious.

"Auntie, after we bring Miss Wendy back to St. Freya, we'll take out that gem, okay?" Kiana pleaded with Theresa.

Sorry, Kiana, we can't do that.

Why, Auntie, why can't we take that gem out of Miss Wendy's body?

Kiana's craving for gems and her compatibility with Wendy are the highest. Without Wendy's suppression, the fourth Honkai could very well erupt. If something unexpected happens, several cities could disappear from the world.

Upon hearing this, the three starter Pokémon all fell silent.

I noticed they were all silent, so I quickly tried to smooth things over. Kiana said that after we brought Wendy back, she should rest and recuperate. We would help her retrieve the Gem of Desire when we became stronger.

I gazed tenderly into Kiana's sapphire-like eyes. "Kiana's getting a little shy under my gaze." Okay... fine, I'll believe you then.

I said confidently, "Don't worry, Theresa, we will definitely get Miss Wendy back to St. Freya School safely this time."

"I've told you so many times not to call me by my name directly, you have to add 'headmaster' to it!" Theresa said, and then punched me on the head.

Ouch, ouch, ouch! Theresa, can't you be a little gentler? If you keep hitting me like this, I'm going to become as stupid as Kiana.

"Are you saying I'm stupid? If you keep calling me stupid, I... I'll bite you!" Kiana said, then ran behind Mei to complain.

Seeing us fooling around like this, Bronya said speechlessly, "Headmistress, why don't you tell us about today's mission?"

After about five minutes of explanation from Theresa, everyone understood the key points of this mission.

Theresa put on a serious expression: "Kiana, your main task is to safely bring Wendy back and keep her calm, then wait for Himeko to come and pick you up. Do you all understand?"

Everyone answered in unison, "Understood."

"Then let's meet on the Hyperion on time tomorrow." After saying this, Theresa let us have some free time.

After I left Theresa's office, Kiana stopped me.

"Brother Wang Tang"

Hearing "Brother Wang Tang" made me realize something was wrong. Kiana, please...please don't call me that, it scares me.

Kiana put on a pitiful expression: "Why can't I call you that?"

"It's never a good thing when you call me that," I thought. Then I couldn't help but glance at Kiana's pitiful look, and my heart softened. "Tell me what's wrong this time."

I can't hide it from you after all. Mei and I were supposed to go out for steak together, but because I failed my exam this time, my aunt deducted my allowance.

I joked, "Then you can go eat with Mei next time."