"So, the purpose of you appearing in front of me is to ask me to go with you on a mission? Class monitor."
"Yes, the headquarters has issued a mission to me. As the person in charge of this mission, I have the right to choose Valkyries to carry out the mission with me. Kiana is also going to carry out the mission with me this time."
Pulling on the battle suit that hadn't had time to change out of, Fu Hua explained to Inaba Tsukiyo.
As an A-Rank Valkyrie, Fu Hua has the authority to fight alone. As the person in charge of this mission, Fu Hua can choose her favorite Valkyries to carry out the mission with her.
In addition to Kiana requested by Otto, this time Otto also asked Fu Hua to take Inaba Tsukiyo with her on the mission.
Inaba Tsukiyo had been back to the academy for a while, but before she could rest enough, Fu Hua broke into her room when she was about to go to sleep.
Inaba Tsukiyo didn't immediately agree to Fu Hua's invitation. She climbed out of bed and approached Fu Hua, sniffing her intently.
"What... what are you doing, Classmate Inaba?"
Fu Hua, her face flushed, couldn't help but take a step back, but Inaba Tsukiyo didn't let her go, pressing closer.
"Several different perfumes mixed together, and also the smell of smoke and alcohol. Did you get a part-time job at a bar, Class President?"
The scents clinging to her body weren't easy to eliminate, especially such strong ones. It seemed someone had been drinking and then leaned on Fu Hua.
As for why Fu Hua was working at a bar, according to Kiana, it seemed Fu Hua also played games and spent money on them.
However, as an A-Rank Valkyrie, Fu Hua should have received some compensation after completing missions. Why would she still go to a place like a bar to work?
Could it be that Fu Hua's spending habits were even more terrifying than Kiana's?
"Ahem! My expenses have been a bit high lately, and the pay there is pretty good, which is why I'm working at that bar. But don't think anything strange; I haven't done anything weird."
"I thought so. If anyone really had strange ideas about Class President, they'd probably have been punched through by your One-Inch Punch already."
Inaba Tsukiyo couldn't help but smile. Even if she worried Kiana might be scammed, Inaba Tsukiyo would never worry about Fu Hua being taken advantage of.
(fuhai: How dare you take advantage of Class President? One-Inch Punch warning!)
"Still, Class President, are you really short on money? If there's anything you want to buy, you can tell me. I can help."
Saying this, Inaba Tsukiyo found her black card and dangled it in front of Fu Hua.
"This is money I earned when I was a mercenary. I don't know how much there is, but Bronya told me it's enough for me to live on for a lifetime. How about it? Interested in working for me?"
"...Are you planning to keep me, Classmate Inaba? If the Headmaster finds out about this, she'll be angry."
Fu Hua swallowed. The temptation of the black card was too great—think how much she could spend on games!
Actually, if Fu Hua didn't spend money on games, she could save a lot, but she had a fatal flaw when it came to spending money on games: her luck was terrible.
How bad? She wouldn't get anything after more than a dozen attempts. She even dreamed that the money she saved for a grand prize travel voucher ended up getting her toilet paper rolls.
It was too hard to get anything good in games, but she couldn't give up playing, so she could only work part-time to earn money.
Although she really wanted to smack Fu Hua's face with the black card, she knew this wasn't the time for jokes.
Under Fu Hua's lingering gaze, Inaba Tsukiyo took back the black card.
"So what exactly do you want me to do this time? What kind of mission requires Kiana to come along?"
"It's just a simple mission. Kiana's academic credits are too low. As long as she completes this mission, she can make up for her insufficient credits."
"Huh? Credits? That idiot's credits are indeed insufficient, but your 'simple mission' probably isn't that simple, is it?"
Inaba Tsukiyo didn't believe Fu Hua would invite her to participate in a simple mission. This mission was definitely not that simple.
Had Otto already discovered that she was the one who posted the video and planned to ambush her during this mission?
'Agree to her...'
'It's you again... What's wrong? Do you know about this mission?'
Ever since she obtained Cecilia and Sirin's Stigmata last time, Herrscher Tsukiyo's appearances had become more frequent. Was this guy trying to seize her consciousness and become the dominant personality?
(fuhai: Impossible. Above her head, the Round Goddess watches. If she really dared to do such a thing, the Round Goddess would use the tearing skill she learned from Homura Akemi on Herrscher Tsukiyo.)
'Hehe~ Anyway, just go along with this mission. There's something you need there, or something we need.'
'Something we need... It seems this mission really isn't that simple.'
Anything that Herrscher Tsukiyo paid such close attention to was definitely not simple. And to say that this mission would have things they needed, was it related to Herrschers?
The only things that could be connected to Herrscher Tsukiyo were Herrschers.
Was the purpose of this mission related to a Herrscher's impending birth? Or would an event leading to a Herrscher's birth occur?
"I understand. I will participate in this mission. I really want to see just how 'simple' Class President's simple mission truly is."
After she agreed to participate in the mission, Fu Hua left the room.
She had a premonition that it was not wise to stay here for long; something terrifying was approaching.
Not long after Fu Hua left, Inaba Tsukiyo's room was suddenly opened, and a slender leg extended into the room.
A graceful figure stealthily entered the room. She didn't turn on the light. Her azure eyes first confirmed that Inaba Tsukiyo was already lying on the bed, then she tiptoed to the bedside, pulled back a corner of the blanket, and lay down beside Inaba Tsukiyo.
The moment she lay down, Inaba Tsukiyo, who had been facing away from her, suddenly turned over and looked directly at the intruder.
"It's already so late. Why are you here, Sakura?"
That's right, the one who suddenly appeared in Inaba Tsukiyo's room was Yae Sakura.
Under Inaba Tsukiyo's gaze, Yae Sakura's fox ears on her head twitched, trying to explain that she had only come to check things out because she heard a sound.
But upon seeing Inaba Tsukiyo lying on the bed, her body suddenly couldn't control itself and she wanted to come over to check, not expecting Inaba Tsukiyo to still be awake.
"Theresa has already arranged a room for you, right? Haven't I forbidden you from coming to my room? Why are you still here?"
She was really getting fed up with Yae Sakura. Ever since that night, Yae Sakura had been like a different person.
If she had been reserved before, now she was the type who would practically push her against a wall. If Inaba Tsukiyo hadn't had quick reflexes, she genuinely worried that she might be attacked by this person one day.
"Because I heard a sound from your room just now. Who was here?"
"...It was the Class President. She said she has a mission for me to go on with her and told me to get some good rest. Alright, I've explained it clearly. Now tell me, why did you climb into bed after coming to my room?"
"..."
Darn it... It seems I can't talk my way out of this. Kallen used to fall for this trick, but why doesn't it work on Inaba Tsukiyo?
Should she tell Inaba Tsukiyo that she couldn't resist, and so she planned to make some big news while Inaba Tsukiyo was unconscious?
No, if she said that, she would definitely get angry, and might even ignore her for three days. She absolutely wouldn't!
She had to do something. Even if it still made Inaba Tsukiyo ignore her for three days, she wouldn't be at a disadvantage.
Thinking this made perfect sense, Yae Sakura grabbed Inaba Tsukiyo, attempting to pin her down like last time.
However, Inaba Tsukiyo had already anticipated this. The moment Yae Sakura exerted force, she sprang out of her bunny pajamas, then swiftly wrapped Yae Sakura in the blanket.
She took out a rope, found from who knows where, and tightly bound the blanket, preventing Yae Sakura from having a chance to jump out.
Of course, as a Pseudo-Herrscher, Yae Sakura's strength was much greater than that of an ordinary person. To prevent her from breaking free from the blanket, Inaba Tsukiyo reached out and touched Yae Sakura's forehead, temporarily sealing the Honkai Energy within her body.
"Don't be like that, Tsukiyo. I can't even move like this, quickly help me untie myself."
"No way! If I untie you, you'll attack me. It's better to tie you up; I have a mission tomorrow."
Inaba Tsukiyo took out a new rabbit pajama from the closet, put it on, and lay down beside Yae Sakura.
She snapped her fingers, and a curtain of imaginary light firmly held Yae Sakura in place, preventing her from moving.
"Sleep well. I have a mission tomorrow, so I won't chat with you anymore."
She looked at her handiwork with satisfaction. Although there was a possibility of exposure, with Herrscher Tsukiyo's help, there shouldn't be any problems.
"Wait, Tsukiyo. Don't be like that. You have a mission tomorrow? Then I'll go with you!"
"No. Who knows where this mission will take us? Your appearance is too conspicuous. I won't let you come with me. Listen to me, Sakura."
After saying this, Inaba Tsukiyo lay on the bed, closed her eyes, and her consciousness gradually faded. She quickly fell asleep.
Although Inaba Tsukiyo was asleep, Yae Sakura was still awake. Looking at Inaba Tsukiyo, who was within arm's reach, Yae Sakura twisted her body repeatedly, but under the confinement of the imaginary light curtain, Yae Sakura couldn't move at all.
This state of being able to see but not touch made Yae Sakura a little unbearable. Inaba Tsukiyo was lying in front of her, completely unguarded, yet she could do nothing.
(fuhai: Imagine a situation where an incredibly cute Little Loli is sleeping next to you without any defenses. But you can't do anything. How would you feel?)
'Big Sister... God.'
The room door suddenly opened a crack. Higanbana looked through the crack and saw Inaba Tsukiyo on the bed and Yae Sakura still struggling.
Although she really wanted to help, should she help Inaba Tsukiyo or Yae Sakura? This was a no-win situation!
Helping either side was not an option. No matter what she did, she would be severely reprimanded.
'Good luck, Big Sister.'
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