Normally, when encountering such a situation, the correct approach would be to first investigate the current situation and then proceed slowly.
As a master tactician, Himeko could think of three different plans in an instant.
But thinking of Theresa's orders, she didn't choose any of the safer methods.
Looking at the black and white Honkai Beasts locked in a chaotic battle on the screen, Himeko's gaze hardened, and she immediately gave the order: "Hyperion, lower altitude immediately, prepare to clear the Honkai Beasts below. Also, prepare to open the hangar door, I'm going down myself!"
When the battlefield situation is unclear, rashly intervening is a very reckless and dangerous act. But the Valkyries on the Hyperion were not worried about their superior at all, faithfully carrying out each and every order.
Because that was Murata Himeko, the Far East Branch's ace, the Hyperion's true "main cannon"!
With the assistance of the Nexus armor, she was a woman who could go head-to-head with a Herrscher and not lose!
On a battlefield where not even an Emperor-class existed, she was the epitome of invincibility!
Only the adjutant beside her pushed up her glasses and said with concern, "Major, your body..."
"It's fine, the technology for that thing has matured a lot compared to three months ago. A light armor set is not much of a burden for me," Himeko said nonchalantly, casually wagging her index finger.
"I understand."
Now that it had come to this, what could the adjutant do? The final decision rested with Himeko; all she could do was offer suggestions. But when her superior had made up her mind, she could only obey.
In the armory, as the symbolic "Triumph" was taken off, skin as smooth as a lamb's was exposed. Although her fine curves were endlessly alluring, the layer of sickly pallor on her skin revealed the Valkyrie's worrying physical condition.
Feeling the parts being installed on her body with the help of mechanical arms, and the long-lost power surging within her again, a slight curve appeared at the corner of Himeko's mouth.
Although her body might not hold out for much longer, and she might completely collapse after some battle, so what?
As long as she was still alive, and the people of this world still needed her, she would continue to fight as a Valkyrie, until the moment the flame was completely extinguished.
With the last piece assembled, powerful energy flowed through this set of armor named "Vermilion," and a familiar female voice sounded in Himeko's ears.
"Valkyrie Battlesuit operating normally, hangar door opened, Hyperion has reached a suitable altitude. Himeko, good luck!"
Listening to this naturally energetic voice, Himeko could imagine the excited expression on that cabbage-headed girl's face.
Without any hesitation, Himeko reined in her wandering thoughts, strode out of the armory, and the white light at the hangar door was soon right before her.
Sighing, Himeko said with a smile, "Then, I'll take you up on that good luck wish."
With that, she leaped, and the slightly dim metal walls in her vision were instantly replaced by the bright, natural scenery.
A streak of light shot down from the silver warship, rapidly approaching the chaotic battlefield below, and crashed heavily onto the ground with an unstoppable momentum.
Before the dust could settle, Himeko's right hand instantly drew the golden greatsword from her back, her eyes fixed warily on the surroundings.
On this complex battlefield, maintaining constant vigilance is an essential quality for a warrior.
Although she didn't think there was anything on this battlefield that could truly threaten her, her combat instincts would not allow her to relax for a moment.
After all, on a battlefield like this, there was never a shortage of Valkyries who, counting on their own strength, let their guard down and ended up being killed in a sneak attack by Honkai Zombies.
When the dust settled and the battlefield situation was clearly presented to Himeko's eyes, she felt a deep sense of shock.
The expected attack did not come. The two different colored Honkai Beasts were fighting in a tangled mess, completely ignoring the suddenly appearing human.
Or rather, the Honkai Beasts in the heat of battle had no time to spare for her. They were all wholeheartedly engaged in slaughter, completely unable to be distracted by anything else.
Even if a Honkai Beast wanted to attack in Himeko's direction, it would be intercepted by its opponent in the first instance.
Looking at this scene that defied cognition, the battle-hardened Himeko couldn't help but feel puzzled.
According to the research of Schicksal's science department, Honkai Beasts harbor a relentless hatred for humanity and civilization, and contradictions between Honkai Beasts are extremely rare.
Unlike animals in their natural state, Honkai Beasts only obey the will of the Honkai, bringing destruction to humanity and civilization.
Under this common will, the hierarchy among Honkai Beasts is clear and insurmountable; lower-class Honkai Beasts will unhesitatingly execute the orders of Superior-class Honkai Beasts.
Even if there is friction between Honkai Beasts of the same level, in the face of a common enemy—humanity—these are trivial matters.
But what was happening before her was clearly not in line with common sense.
So, either those guys in the science department were all talking nonsense, or something that broke the rules had appeared here.
Almost at the same time she thought of this, the image of the black-haired boy surfaced in Himeko's mind.
Undoubtedly, the answer was clearly the latter; she still had great confidence in the science department. After all, not everyone liked to slack off at work like the Principal.
And when it came to an out-of-spec existence, it could only be the black longsword in Ming Yu's hand, named after a Divine Key.
Thinking of this, Himeko felt a slight sense of relief and immediately gave the order: "Hyperion, cease fire!"
"Eh?" A Valkyrie's surprised voice came through the communication channel, seemingly unable to understand this order. After all, all the cannons on the Hyperion had already warmed up and were almost ready to fire and bombard the area.
But the next moment, the Valkyrie who received the order understood her superior's intention and said loudly, "Understood, Hyperion ceasing fire!"
After receiving the reply, Himeko began to search the battlefield, investigating what had happened here.
Looking at the Honkai Beast remains scattered all over the ground, Himeko felt as if she was seeing the battle that had recently taken place here, and a faint sense of surprise rose in her heart.
In terms of the intensity of the battle alone, this had already exceeded the scope of a normal squad. Not to mention, this was a newly formed squad.
However, compared to her surprise, what she felt more was guilt.
Although Ming Yu was not an ordinary person, he was ultimately a rookie. And to let a rookie face such a thing was undoubtedly the negligence of a senior!
As Himeko searched, she also discovered the two bodies being protected by the black Honkai Beasts.
From the distance, the two Valkyries of Squad 16 were not far apart, each firmly guarded by two Templar-class Honkai Beasts holding large shields.
Seeing this scene, Himeko became even more certain of her guess, and her heart grew heavier.
Understanding that her comrades' remains were well protected, she didn't meddle and quickened her pace toward the center of the battlefield.
Before long, Himeko saw the body that was distinctly different from the lower-class Honkai Beasts. And the human standing upon it.
As if sensing Himeko's arrival, the young man slowly turned his head.
And within those lifeless eyes, the original black had long since vanished, shockingly turning into the crimson of fresh blood!