"Is this the reward for successfully completing the Challenge?"
Theresa asked in surprise.
The green vial in front of them looked exactly like the serum that appeared in the vision—the serum that could turn Himeko back into an ordinary person!
"Yeah, after I came out, that mechanical voice reminded me that I received a reward, HSN-B46 Serum. Looks like I can enjoy some leisure time in retirement..." Himeko confirmed, looking at the equally happy Kiana. "However, if a certain someone needs it, beg me and stop calling me Auntie, and I might still give it to her."
"Hmph~ What's that supposed to mean! Aunt Himeko, you keep this serum for yourself. Use it when you can't hold on anymore. This Miss doesn't need this useless thing."
Kiana turned her head away tsundere-like, joy hidden deep within her eyes.
"That's for the best, saves me the trouble." Himeko shrugged, sounding indifferent.
Actually, the Challenge Space had two rewards, and the one Himeko mentioned was only one of them.
There was another reward, but with Rita and Tesla nearby, she chose to keep quiet about it.
Everyone thought there was only one reward, so they didn't ask further.
That reward was the space's Fourth-Generation Armor, Crimson Knight: Eclipse, usable for one hour!
One must know, this power could defeat a Dual-Core Herrscher of the Void.
Used at a critical moment, it could absolutely turn the tide of battle!
Since Himeko succeeded in the Challenge, everyone could leave the Challenge Space at any time.
However, no one wanted to continue the Challenge.
This Challenge was definitely difficult, and not by a small amount!
No one present, except for Yunduo, believed they could succeed.
"Sister Yunduo, aren't you going to attempt the Challenge?"
Bronya suddenly asked. Based on her gut feeling, she believed Yunduo would definitely succeed.
"Tonight. There are too many people here; it's a waste of time, and there's no point in making you watch it again." Yunduo waved her hand. "Anyway, I'm free today, so come with me tonight."
"Okay, Bronya understands."
Everyone left the Challenge Space and dispersed.
Rita did not return to Schicksal but stayed temporarily at St. Freya Academy.
Tesla was the same; she didn't even tell Einstein about the Challenge Space... At nine in the evening, the starry sky was bright.
School had long since ended. The pathways inside the Academy were quiet, devoid of other Valkyries.
The streetlights were cool, and the orange-yellow glow shone through the air, illuminating the footsteps of the two girls.
Yunduo and Bronya emerged from the Challenge Space and walked toward the dormitory.
They walked slowly, hearing only the rustling of swaying branches and the sound of their own heartbeats and breathing.
"Sister Yunduo, is the reward the same as before?"
Shuhu, Bronya asked softly.
"Mhm." Yunduo nodded.
The reward was still the same: the Crimson Knight: Eclipse Character Card.
The weapon was the Godslayer Sword: Surtr, paired with the full Thales Stigmata set, capable of rivaling a Herrscher.
However, her relationship with Himeko was only that of teacher and student, not intimate, so the condition for use was a problem. She probably needed to drink with Himeko more often in the future.
After asking that question, Bronya didn't ask any more.
Soon after, Yunduo voluntarily spoke: "Bronya, is your leg better?"
"The Exoskeleton Armor has been repaired, and I can walk normally now," Bronya replied. Returning to the dormitory, the living room light was still on, and the air was filled with the rich aroma of food.
Footsteps came from the kitchen. With the 'ding' sound of the oven, Kiana, wearing slippers, rushed out of the bedroom like a kitten smelling cat food, Shuhu.
Yunduo and Bronya chuckled, seeing Mei emerge from the kitchen wearing thick gloves and holding a hot Toast Pizza.
But it looked a little burnt.
"Mei, I want to eat! I love burnt Toast Pizza the most!"
Kiana was drooling, the saliva almost dripping from the corner of her mouth.
The fragrant Toast Pizza used two slices of toast bread sandwiching savory bacon, garnished with red pepper, green pepper, and onion, wrapped in the fragrance of vegetables, and finally topped with thick Mozzarella Cheese and ketchup.
It had only been baked in the oven for two or three minutes, yet the aroma had permeated the entire dormitory.
"Kiana, you haven't washed your hands yet!" Mei looked helpless, holding the Toast Pizza away from Kiana. The moment she lifted the pizza over her head, she noticed Yunduo and Bronya entering the room.
"Yunduo, come quickly and stop Kiana! You must wash your hands before eating, or you'll get sick."
"Idiot Kiana, you're just like a bandit. In fact, it's a good thing Kiana became a Valkyrie, or she'd definitely be wanted."
Bronya's single sentence caused the food-grabbing Kiana to break down. She became furious, like a crazed little lioness, and immediately shifted her target.
"Stupid Bronya, this Miss is going to teach you a good lesson today! I'll let you know what the advantage of height is!"
"...Hmmph~ Height. Idiot Kiana, Bronya doesn't care about that."
Seeing that the two were about to fight, Yunduo stopped Kiana and Bronya, holding one firmly in each hand.
The four of them each took a small piece; it wasn't good to eat too much late at night.
After eating the Toast Pizza, Kiana rubbed her belly and pulled a small object out of her clothes pocket.
Instantly, her expression became smug as she showed it to Bronya: "Ta-da! Bronya, look! A houmi hairpin! I worked so hard to get this."
In Kiana's palm was a beautiful and delicate pink houmi hairpin.
Seeing this, Bronya was surprised: "Where did you buy this? Bronya doesn't have one."
"Hehe! This is a Limited Edition houmi Hairpin, not for public sale. I saw someone running an event at the Academy today. They asked me to share a message, and I got it just by getting ten likes."
"They should have packed up by now, and it was the last day. There won't be any more~"
"Ugh..."
Bronya looked sourly at the hairpin in Kiana's hand; the scent of lemon almost seemed to spill out.
She was a loyal Homu fan and collected almost all Homu merchandise.
She had been too busy these past few days and had paid less attention to this, unexpectedly letting Kiana seize the opportunity.
"Bronya is going to sleep. I don't want houmi."
"Nyah nyah nyah You just couldn't get one! Hehe This Miss is going to wear this hairpin to class tomorrow."
Yunduo watched this scene and let out a long breath.
The two clearly had a good relationship, yet they always argued like tsunderes.
Perhaps this was just how tsunderes interacted.
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