Honkai Impact: The Dream Keeper

(Continuing from the previous chapter, after many hardships, the group finally escaped from Changkong City and joined St. Freya Academy. What kind of story will unfold for the three brothers at St. Freya Academy?)

————Two days later————

"Hmm—where am I?" Kiana slowly opened her eyes as she lay on the hospital bed.

"Oh, you're finally awake. Looks like you're recovering well," Theresa said, looking at the girl in front of her.

"Huh? Kid, where is this place?" Kiana asked Theresa.

"Huh? Kid?" Theresa immediately used Judas to bind Kiana.

"Who are you calling a brat? You little brat! My name is Theresa, and I'm the head of the Far East branch of the Destiny organization!"

"Entering the Honkai Zone without even using a pseudonym, or are you trying to get your father Siegfried's attention?"

"Hey? You know my dad? Where is he now?"

"Of course I know your dad. I'm an old acquaintance of his. As for where he is now? I can't tell you. Going to him in your current state is no different from sending yourself to your death."

"It's just a minor injury," Kiana said.

“I’m not talking about your injuries, but your strength—going to him with your current strength is no different from suicide. You’re already struggling to fight even a single Honkai Beast. If it weren’t for Long Qiao and the others protecting you, you would already be dead, understand?” Theresa said, looking at Kiana.

"Then what should I do?"

"Of course, I'll join St. Freya Academy and receive training to become a Valkyrie."

"St. Freya Academy?"

"That's right, it's about joining St. Freya Academy, an institution that specifically trains Valkyries to fight against the Honkai."

"By the way, several of your friends have already joined here."

————One day ago————

"Your friends Kiana and Bronya are out of danger," Himeko said to Mei.

“Really? That’s great. From now on, you can do whatever you want with me,” Mei said.

"Kill you? Fine, as long as one less Herrscher is gone, this world can escape the prophecy of destruction," Himeko said coldly.

"Is that so? That's good... As long as I live, I'll inevitably hurt others, but if I die, then..."

"Slap—" Himeko slapped Mei.

"What a joke! I'm a Valkyrie fighting against the Honkai, not an executioner killing beautiful girls!" Himeko shouted angrily at Mei.

"If you're going to give up your life so soon, then give it to me and let me train you into a warrior who can control his own power."

"But... but what if I can't control myself? That would still kill a lot of people."

"If that really happens..."

“If that happens, leave it to me,” Long Qiao said.

"Brother Qiao?"

"I'll keep an eye on you, okay? Don't worry, if that really happens, I'll defeat you."

"Ok."

————Back to the present————

"Oh, I see. Since Qiao and the others have joined, I'll join too."

"Alright, you go find Qiao and the others first."

"understood."

Theresa then led Kiana to the outside of a house—

"Ugh, what's going on with this messy room that looks like a garbage dump?" Kiana said helplessly, looking at the chaotic room in front of her.

"Oh, it's still as messy as ever. There's nothing I can do about it; this is the room of an older single woman living alone," Theresa said helplessly.

"Hey! Don't open that cabinet!" Theresa shouted into it.

"Holy crap!! So much stuff?!" Long Qiao was immediately overwhelmed by the contents that rushed out of the cabinet as soon as she opened it...

"Holy crap! Qiao-ge!" Zhang Qing shouted, and quickly swam towards the drowning Long Qiao.

"Uh... I've been stuffing a bunch of useless stuff into the cabinet for the past three months."

"Huh? Kiana! You're alright now?" Mei asked.

"Hmm! It's alright now."

"Hey Theresa! I've joined St. Freya Academy, tell me where my dad is?"

"It's not that simple for me to tell your dad. At the very least, you need to grow into an A-rank Valkyrie."

"Well, becoming an A-rank Valkyrie isn't that difficult. As long as I get serious, becoming an A-rank Valkyrie is a piece of cake, isn't it?"

“Then let’s join in,” Long Qiao interjected.

"Hey? Qiao-ge, you guys are coming too?" Mei asked.

“Yes, we are too weak right now, we can’t even protect our most important family members, so I have to improve my strength regardless of the consequences,” Long Qiao said, clenching her fist.

"Let's go register in class first."

----after a while----

"Ahem, I'd like to introduce some new students today. Please come in..."

As soon as Himeko finished speaking, Kiana and the other two entered the classroom first.

"Ahem, my name is Kiana Kaslana, and I'm going to become the strongest Valkyrie," Kiana introduced herself to her classmates.

"My name is Raiden Mei."

"Bronya Zajcek."

After the three finished introducing themselves, Himeko called out towards the door, "Aren't you going to come in?"

"Ms. Himeko, you didn't say your class was all girls! I'm a little socially anxious!" Long Qiao said nervously, looking at the scene inside.

"Didn't Theresa tell you? This school is all girls. Oh, it's okay. You've even killed a tank-class Honkai Beast, what are you afraid of?" Himeko said with disdain, looking at Long Qiao and the other two.

"Alright, alright, Zhang Qing will go first. I'm the main character, so I'll go last."

“Okay…” Zhang Qing walked up to the podium and looked at the people below, saying, “My name is Zhang Qing, Zhang as in flamboyant and Qing as in refreshing. I am 16 years old this year.”

"Sigh, looks like it's my turn." Men Mo walked helplessly towards the classroom.

"My name is Menmo, Men as in 'gate' and Mo as in 'unfamiliar'. I'm 18 years old, and I'm really amazing."

“…Looks like it’s me,” Long Qiao said helplessly. “Ahem, my name is Qiao, I’m 18, my skills are decent, and I don’t have any dreams.” Long Qiao looked at the students below and said.

"Wow! There are actually three guys here, and they're all so handsome!"

“Yes, that’s true. But aren’t boys’ resistance to Honkai energy generally weak?” a girl asked.

“Ah, that’s true, but the three of us have special abilities, which you’ll see later,” Long Qiao replied.

"Oh? I see. So, between you and Teacher Himeko, who's better, Qiao-kun?"

"Well...it's hard to say..." Long Qiao said, scratching her head.

"Qiao should be more powerful, after all, Qiao's combat strength is the highest among the three of us, and she is also the first to have enhancement abilities," Men Mo replied.

“Indeed, when we were supporting Changkong before, we were basically protected by Qiao all the way. Even if Qiao and I fought, it would be a 50/50 situation at most,” Himeko said.

"Wow? This new student is so strong! I'm really curious about what abilities they have."

"We are very capable, and we'll show you next time we have the chance."

"Alright, let's go back to our seats," Himeko said.

"Okay, Himeko-sensei."

Qiao sat with Bronya, Zhang Qing sat with Kiana, and Menmo sat with Mei.

And so, the six of them gradually became acquainted at the college.

----split line----

(And so, the six of them lived a carefree life at the academy, while Qingmo continued his search for St. Freya Academy. What will happen to their story next? Stay tuned for the next episode, the assessment begins!)