Chapter 11: The Second Q&A Rewards
[ Honkai Impact 3rd - Theresa: What on earth is this? "Far East Devil's Lair"? "Herrscher Academy"? ]
Within the halls of St. Freya Academy, Theresa stared at the first two options on the screen, rendered utterly speechless.
[ Honkai: Star Rail - Xuan Yong: Is it not? Just look at how many Herrschers have emerged from your St. Freya Academy. Calling it the "Herrscher Academy" isn't exactly a stretch, is it? ]
[ Genshin Impact - Zhongli: From a perspective of universal rationality… indeed! ]
[ Honkai Impact 3rd - Murata Himeko: Principal, I think our friends from the other worlds have a point. St. Freya has produced so many Herrschers that calling it the "Herrscher Academy" or the "Far East Devil's Lair" actually makes quite a bit of sense! ]
[ Honkai Impact 3rd - Theresa: Himeko! Whose side are you on anyway? ]
Theresa felt a headache coming on. She had founded St. Freya Academy to train Valkyries to fight the Honkai, not to serve as a breeding ground for the very threat they opposed.
[ Honkai: Star Rail - Sushang: Oh? Does that mean there are two correct answers to this question? ]
[ Honkai: Star Rail - Acheron: It is highly probable. After all, the prompt did not specify whether it was a single-choice or multiple-choice question. ]
[ Genshin Impact - Beidou: Which means this is likely a multiple-choice round! ]
[ Honkai Impact 3rd - Otto: In that case, the answers are A and B. It all comes down to who has the fastest reflexes now. ]
[ Honkai Impact 3rd - Kevin: Then I shall be the one to claim the reward for this quiz. ]
[ Genshin Impact - Ningguang: May the best candidate win! ]
[ Genshin Impact - Arataki Itto: Oh? A contest of speed? That's exactly what yours truly excels at! ]
Everyone in the livestream chat stared intently at the buzzer on their screens. The moment the window for answering opened, the group erupted into a frenzy of clicking.
"Ding! Congratulations to Beidou from Genshin Impact for securing the chance to answer!"
[ Genshin Impact - Kaedehara Kazuha: It's the Captain? Did she get it? ]
[ Genshin Impact - Ningguang: Hmph. Of course that woman got it. She'll be gloating in my face for hours. ]
[ Genshin Impact - Beidou: You're just jealous! I choose A and B! ]
"Do you confirm your answer?"
[ Genshin Impact - Beidou: Confirmed! ]
"Congratulations to Beidou from Genshin Impact for the correct answer. Commencing reward distribution!"
[ Honkai Impact 3rd - Theresa: No! I refuse to accept this! Why is the St. Freya Academy I worked so hard to build known as the Far East Devil's Nest and the Herrscher Academy?! ]
While the others offered their congratulations to Beidou, Theresa remained in a state of comical distress.
[ Honkai Impact 3rd - Otto: Now, now, my dear granddaughter, there's no need for such an outburst. ]
[ Honkai Impact 3rd - Rita: Lady Theresa, as long as you continue to guide Kiana and the other Valkyries well, it matters not if they are Herrschers. They still stand on the side of humanity, fighting the Honkai alongside us, do they not? ]
[ Honkai: Star Rail - Welt Yang: Theresa, you will see their growth in time. ]
[ Honkai: Star Rail - Xuan Yong: Alright, alright. Let us see what Miss Beidou's reward is first! ]
At Xuan Yong's suggestion, the chatter died down as everyone turned their attention to the reveal.
"Ding! Congratulations to Beidou from Genshin Impact for receiving the Iron Blood Shipgirl from Azur Lane, the lead ship of the Bismarck-class battleships—Bismarck!"
"The Bismarck-class battleship No. 1—Bismarck. In her original history, she was a battleship constructed by the Iron Blood Empire. Later, through the creative reimagining of a different world, she was transformed into a Shipgirl, serving as one of the leaders of the Iron Blood faction in Azur Lane."
[ Genshin Impact - Beidou: Bismarck? ]
[ Honkai: Star Rail - Xuan Yong: A Bismarck-class battleship… ]
Xuan Yong narrowed his eyes. He had played Azur Lane before his transmigration and had owned this particular Shipgirl. He was well aware of her combat prowess; she likely possessed strength comparable to the Seven Archons of Teyvat.
The others in the chat were still confused by the term "Shipgirl" until the screen flickered. A valiant woman with blonde hair, dressed in black and wearing a distinctive peaked cap, appeared before Beidou.
"Bismarck-class battleship No. 1—Bismarck. Reporting for duty, Führer!" The woman stood tall, her right hand raised in a sharp forty-five-degree salute. This was Bismarck, the reward granted by the system.
"Uh, hello. Bismarck, was it? What exactly can you do?" Beidou asked, looking at the heroic figure with genuine curiosity.
"Allow me to demonstrate, Führer!" Bismarck turned toward the distant sea. In an instant, she summoned her rigging, and her SK-C/34 380mm triple main batteries swiveled toward the horizon.
A thunderous roar echoed as a shell struck the center of the ocean, erupting into a pillar of water hundreds of meters high.
"What incredible power! With you around, we won't have to fear those sea storms anymore!" Beidou's eyes widened in surprise before she grinned with excitement.
"I am honored by your praise, Führer!" Feeling Beidou's sincere enthusiasm, a small smile graced Bismarck's lips.
"Alright, alright, you don't have to call me 'Führer.' Just call me Big Sis Beidou!" Beidou frowned slightly at the formal title and waved her hand dismissively.
"But… Führ—Big Sis Beidou!" Bismarck hesitated, looking at Beidou with a start, but seeing the captain's firm gaze, she reluctantly corrected herself.
The livestream broadcast came to an end.
[ Genshin Impact - Dottore: Such terrifying power. If possible, I would very much like to bring her in for… study. ]
[ Genshin Impact - Bismarck: You are welcome to try. I shall be waiting. ]
[ Honkai: Star Rail - Fu Xuan: While Bismarck's combat capability might not be considered 'top-tier' in our universe, she is certainly a formidable combatant for yours. ]
[ Honkai Impact 3rd - Kiana: No way! Next time, I'm definitely getting the answer! As the protagonist, I can't let our world go without a single win! ]
[ Honkai Impact 3rd - Raiden Mei: There, there, Kiana. Come over here; I've made your favorite meal. ]
[ Honkai Impact 3rd - Kiana: Hehehe, I'm coming! ]
At the mention of food, Kiana forgot everything else and bolted out of the room toward the kitchen.
"Today's broadcast has concluded. We shall see you all tomorrow!"
[ Genshin Impact - Arataki Itto: Ah, it's over already? Yours truly hasn't seen enough yet! ]
[ Genshin Impact - Kuki Shinobu: Boss, you haven't finished your chores for today. Get over here and get to work, or you won't be able to pay rent or buy food tomorrow! ]
[ Genshin Impact - Arataki Itto: Fine, fine! I'm coming! ]
The others logged off one by one, anticipating the next day's broadcast.
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Within the Jade Chamber.
"My Lord, Bismarck means no harm!" Beidou said anxiously, looking at the tense standoff between Zhongli and Bismarck.
"It is quite alright. I merely wish to test Miss Bismarck's strength," Zhongli said with a calm, knowing smile.
"Big Sis Beidou, I too wish to exchange blows with him. I must see how my strength measures up in this world!" Bismarck had already summoned her full array of main and secondary batteries, her eyes burning with excitement as she faced the consultant.
"Fine, then!" Seeing the two of them so eager for a spar, Beidou could only sigh and give her consent.
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