"Major Himeko..."
Fu Hua took Major Himeko from Kiana's hands and checked her condition, frowning with some difficulty.
Major Himeko's current condition was very bad. Perhaps due to the control of the xuanyuan sword, or the influence of the Honkai Energy within Chiyou's body, Major Himeko had already begun to transform, her face becoming unusually pale.
If her equipment were removed, one could see that Major Himeko's limbs had already begun to turn pale, a sign of transformation into a Death Soldiers.
Although Major Himeko's usual combat was destructive, the Valkyrie modifications she underwent at the age of twenty-two had placed a huge burden on her body.
Valkyrie modifications refer to the process where girls like Major Himeko, whose bodies' adaptability to Honkai Energy is far inferior to that of teenagers, have Honkai Energy antibodies forcibly implanted into them, granting them the power to fight against Honkai.
However, these antibodies, in addition to providing the power to fight against Honkai, were also a potent poison for them.
The price of implanting these antibodies was that the body would gradually be destroyed, and lifespan would be drastically shortened. At this moment, Major Himeko's body was already severely damaged.
This time, she had been so agitated because she heard that Jiyou had a Stigma that could extend her life.
Now, she was also being eroded by Honkai Energy. If a Honkai inhibitor hadn't been injected, and Major Himeko hadn't been urgently sent for rescue, then it would have been almost impossible for Major Himeko to survive or obtain it.
"Although it's regrettable, to prevent you from becoming a Death Soldiers, I apologize."
Fu Hua gently placed Major Himeko on the ground, and facing the pained Major Himeko, she raised her right hand high.
Having frequently gone on missions with Major Himeko, she actually had a good relationship with Major Himeko. But precisely because of their good relationship, Fu Hua clearly knew Major Himeko's desire not to become one of those monsters.
If Honkai Energy invaded her body, allowing Honkai to erode her will, Major Himeko would ultimately only become a Death Soldiers-like soldier, wielding her blade against humanity.
Not only for them, but also for Major Himeko herself, Fu Hua had to act.
"Wait a minute! What are you trying to do?"
Just as Fu Hua was about to act, Kiana pushed Major Himeko aside and stood in front of her.
"What are you trying to do to Aunt Himeko? You already almost killed her. Are you really going to kill her now?"
"Move aside, Kiana. As a member of the Kaslana Family, you wouldn't understand. If we don't act quickly, Major Himeko will only turn into a Death Soldiers."
Those with kaslana bloodline are naturally born with Honkai Energy antibodies. Members of the Kaslana Family are born warriors against Honkai, but how can others without such talent become Valkyries?
What is the ultimate fate of the Valkyries of Schicksal? A large number of Valkyries will turn to dust when their bodies can no longer withstand the erosion of Honkai Energy, and a small number of Valkyries will become Death Soldiers who attack humans.
Therefore, there is an unwritten rule among Valkyries: if someone shows signs of turning into a Death Soldiers, they must be killed immediately.
After all, no one knows how dangerous it would be for a Valkyrie to turn into a Death Soldiers. Initially, Major Himeko's condition was still stable, but within Chiyou, where the Honkai Energy concentration is high, Major Himeko's condition has become extremely dangerous. She must be killed here immediately.
"In other words, you're going to kill Aunt Himeko here? No, I won't let you, Class Monitor!"
Even if she knew the dangers of turning into a Death Soldiers from Fu Hua, Kiana had no intention of letting Fu Hua kill Major Himeko.
She was an idiot. She didn't know what turning into a Death Soldiers would truly entail, nor did she know what consequences such an action would bring.
She only knew that if she stood by and watched Fu Hua kill Major Himeko, she would definitely regret it.
To avoid regretting, Kiana would absolutely not let Fu Hua act.
"You..."
"Listen to this idiot, Class Monitor Fu Hua. After all, I also don't want Major Himeko to die here. If the dormitory doesn't have Major Himeko's liveliness, it will become very deserted."
Inaba Tsukiyo came to Kiana's side. She also didn't want Fu Hua to kill Major Himeko here.
She had known about Major Himeko since the day she enrolled, and after realizing Major Himeko had a mission she needed to complete, she absolutely couldn't let her sacrifice herself here.
"You two..."
Fu Hua looked at Kiana and Inaba Tsukiyo, who were blocking her, with some difficulty. Did she really want to make a move?
If it were only Kiana, it might be fine, but Inaba Tsukiyo was also blocking her. She had no confidence in killing Major Himeko with the two of them obstructing her.
"..."
Inaba Tsukiyo secretly opened her right eye and looked at the struggling Fu Hua, then looked back at Major Himeko, who was lying on the ground, her body already beginning to tremble. The situation was truly not optimistic.
If she used the noble phantasm, Myriad Flaw Restoration, that she had just used on Ji Xuanyuan, it should be able to restore Major Himeko's physical condition to perfect, but doing so would expose many things about her.
But... is this the time to hide her strength?
She didn't need to worry about Kiana's identity; she was just a simple idiot, a single-celled organism.
But Fu Hua was different. No one knew Fu Hua's true identity, it's just... "Ah ah ah ah!!!!"
At this moment, Major Himeko suddenly let out a painful cry, and at the same time, her body began to tremble violently.
At this moment, purple patterns began to appear on her limbs; these were traces of Honkai Energy, also indicating that Himeko's transformation into a Death Soldier was becoming increasingly severe.
"...Move aside, Classmate Kiana, Classmate Inaba. This is for us, and it's for Major Himeko. Since you two are unwilling to act, then let me be the villain."
Knowing she couldn't delay any longer, Fu Hua's eyes sharpened. She took a stance, preparing to attack the two.
Even if it meant using the power of [Feathers], Fu Hua had to kill Himeko here. This was the best outcome, even if it was the most unacceptable one.
"I said, I won't back down. Even if it means fighting with Class Monitor, it's the same."
Kiana was actually very flustered. She had fought Fu Hua during combat training, and that battle was a complete crush; she was no match for Fu Hua at all.
But this time, with Inaba Tsukiyo as her helper, Kiana's confidence grew. If she was there, what did it matter if she fought Fu Hua?
"...Kiana, Class Monitor Fu Hua. Can I... trust you two?"
Just as Fu Hua and Kiana were about to make their move, Inaba Tsukiyo suddenly spoke these puzzling words.
The auras of the two paused, and they couldn't help but look at Inaba Tsukiyo.
At this moment, Inaba Tsukiyo had no desire to fight. She hadn't even placed her hand on her sword hilt, simply looking at Fu Hua and Kiana.
"Trust us? Can you tell us what you mean, Classmate Inaba?"
Although puzzled, Fu Hua hesitated for a moment before asking.
Kiana didn't speak, but her gaze also revealed confusion. She, too, couldn't quite grasp the meaning of Inaba Tsukiyo's words.
"ε=(′ο｀*))) Ah... If you two promise me not to reveal what happens next, I can cure Major Himeko's Death Soldier transformation and let her continue to live."
"That's impossible!"
No sooner had Inaba Tsukiyo finished speaking than Fu Hua denied it.
Currently, no method could permanently cure the Death Soldier transformation. She didn't believe Inaba Tsukiyo had a way to counteract it.
But Kiana was different. Upon hearing that Inaba Tsukiyo had a way to save Himeko, the silly girl looked at Inaba Tsukiyo with excitement, anxiously shaking her body.
"If you have a way, then hurry! If you don't hurry, Aunt Himeko is going to die!"
"...The prerequisite is that you two must promise me not to reveal what you see next. After all, using this method will also require me to pay a corresponding price."
Inaba Tsukiyo pushed Kiana away and looked at Fu Hua, who was not far away. Kiana wasn't the focus; Fu Hua was.
Fu Hua was also a bit indecisive. She didn't know how much credibility Inaba Tsukiyo's words held, nor did she know if Inaba Tsukiyo could truly save Himeko.
However... Himeko's situation was already very critical. If she didn't act soon, the only chance to save Himeko might just slip away before her eyes.
"...Alright! I promise you! If you can truly save Major Himeko, I can promise not to reveal what happened today!"
"Me too. I swear on the name of the Kaslana Family that I will never tell anyone what happened today."
Fu Hua and Kiana swore simultaneously, speaking to Inaba Tsukiyo.
"Is that so? Then... A gentleman's word?"
"!! Ha! A swift horse's whip!"
As a person from Shenzhou, how could Fu Hua not know the meaning of this phrase?
Looking at Inaba Tsukiyo's outstretched right hand, she slapped it heavily as her response.
Feeling the intermittent pain in her right hand, Inaba Tsukiyo was somewhat displeased, but she knew that Fu Hua had agreed to her conditions.
Ignoring Kiana, who was shouting 'What about me?' and 'Don't ignore me, you guy,' Inaba Tsukiyo walked up to Fu Hua.
Under the astonished gazes of Fu Hua and Kiana, mikazuki munechika in her hand transformed into a Magical Staff. She held the Magical Staff in front of her and chanted.
"Hope... for the existence of a world that neither harms others nor is harmed by others."
"Myriad Flaw Restoration (Pain Breaker)"
Magical energy light enveloped Inaba Tsukiyo. She gently waved hecate's staff in her hand, and a soft glow shone upon Himeko.
Himeko, who was constantly being eroded by Honkai Energy, stopped trembling under the soft light. The purple patterns on her body gradually faded, and the paleness on her limbs and face slowly disappeared. A healthy rosy glow reflected Himeko's healthy condition.
"This... this... this guy, could she be a Magical Girl?"
Kiana, who had been watching the entire scene, was utterly stunned. Her gaze towards Inaba Tsukiyo was as if she was looking at some rare species.
Fu Hua stepped forward to check Himeko's injuries and found that Himeko was very healthy, with no signs of Death Soldier transformation. She was simply sleeping peacefully.
This changed Fu Hua's gaze towards Inaba Tsukiyo. How many more secrets did this person have that she didn't know?
Under the gazes of Kiana and Fu Hua, the Magical Staff reverted to its original mikazuki munechika form.
However, no sooner had Inaba Tsukiyo hung the sword back at her waist than blood continuously gushed from her mouth, and her body fell heavily to the ground.
"Classmate Inaba!"
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