To create Honkai Impact 3rd in a world where Kallen exists.

Okay, Grandma! When will the construction on the courtyard he requested be started?

"According to his requirements, there is definitely not enough time. So the headquarters plans to renovate the old house near Theresa's villa and speed things up. It should be able to be completed in a month or even 15 days with simple renovations."

"Is it really that urgent? Xilin is also near my villa; could something have happened to her?"

"Probably not. Remind him that the Honkai energy near Sirin is something ordinary people should be careful about."

Okay. I understand, Grandma! I'll warn that guy.

Theresa, what do you think of him?

What does this mean? Does it refer to his character? Although he has inexplicable interests in certain things, he is indeed preparing for the game's fight against the Honkai.

Grandma! Do you think he can save Wendy?

"I can only tell you that it's a possibility. Since he's agreed, there shouldn't be any problem."

Okay, Grandma! I'll go tell him.

Karen sighed and continued working.

"What exactly does he want to do? Build that villa he named Golden Courtyard, and move into St. Freya."

"Bang bang—" came the knocking on the door.

This is Rita, Karen is quite certain, and she is the only one whose rhythm and voice are always so perfectly in sync.

"Please come in!"

"Your Excellency!" Rita stood gracefully at the door, dressed in a Rose Witch maid outfit, the black stockings on her thighs and the absolute territory of her fair skin inviting exploration.

"Lady Durandal has arrived. All members of the Undying Blade are ready and request permission to attack the Oceania branch in New Zealand. Please give your instructions!"

"Is everything ready?" Karen stopped writing and looked at Rita.

"Then let's get started!"

"Yes, Your Excellency!" Rita replied, and walked towards the door.

Her steps were graceful and beautiful, as if she were going on a date rather than to kill someone.

Outside the City of Destiny, a girl with light golden wavy hair, wearing a blue and white Valkyrie armor that exposed her shoulders and back, leaned gently against a long spear, which was stuck diagonally in the ground. At this moment, she held a book and carefully flipped through it, occasionally frowning.

The gun was predominantly black and white, with a deep purple tip. A pure white spiral wound upwards from the tip, adorned with intricate patterns layered upon layer. The shaft was a deep, dark black, hidden on the inside, starkly contrasting with the pure white exterior.

The girl was not tall, but her blonde hair and armor gave her a heroic air. One hand was always on the hilt of her gun, showing her constant vigilance.

Unlike during battles, she still finds time to read books during her rest periods, making her a true role model for the Valkyrie of Destiny.

And that is indeed the case; she is none other than Durandal, the strongest Valkyrie in the world right now!

"Lady Durandal! We may depart!"

Rita had appeared in front of her without her noticing. "You've just finished a mission, do you need to rest on the warship for a while?"

She shook her head. "I just went to warm up, that's all."

"As expected of Lady Durandal!" Rita chuckled. "Then our team will be on the move this time!"

"Ok!"

Chapter 37 Suppression of the Branch

On the warship bound for the Oceania branch, Rita and Durandal sat side by side.

After hesitating for a long time, Rita finally spoke and asked the question.

"So, Lady Durandal, what are your thoughts on this campaign against the branch? You've been fighting Honkai Beasts almost the entire time, haven't you?"

She had never worried about Durandal's strength; however, if she went to attack the branch, she would inevitably have the blood of her own kind spilled on her.

However, handling this matter alone would be much more troublesome, so Durandal's involvement was imperative.

The blonde girl, her eyes slightly closed, glanced at the maid sitting beside her. She smiled gently, but her eyes held a hint of sorrow.

The girl knew that they were all current S-class Valkyries who were frequently dispatched by headquarters, and their relationship was indeed very close.

But she also understood that their missions were mostly different in nature, and even when they were both fighting, their objectives were completely different.

"Rita, when I'm fighting Honkai Beasts, I often wonder if the world will be at peace once all the Honkai Beasts are defeated?"

"The answer is obviously no. In the battle, I gradually realized that the disaster of Honkai may not be greater than the greed of the human heart. This was the case in the Third Honkai, and it was also the case in the Desire Gem before the Great Honkai broke out. In the Second Honkai, it mainly involved the Siberian region, but human research has expanded the scope of the disaster again."

"The Valkyrie's duty is to protect the people and defeat the Honkai. We fight not only the Honkai Beasts, but also those who harm civilians."

"So what I'm trying to say is that I'm ready."

Durandal looked at Rita earnestly and said, her eyes filled with sincerity.

Rita smiled gently after hearing this and said softly,

"It seems I was overthinking it, Lord Durandal! This time, the Undying Blade will once again accompany you, heading straight for the enemy. It's been many years since I've seen this."

"Yes, after all, fighting the Honkai is our duty as Valkyries. Rita, has anything major happened at headquarters?"

"Hmm~, there is something that could be considered a big deal. However, Lady Durandal, the Oceania branch has arrived, let's discuss this matter when we get back!"

"Okay. Let's go then!"

The warship slowly came to a stop, but the branch did not fire its weapons.

This is not surprising, because no one expected the relationship to change so suddenly. Even though headquarters repeatedly ordered them to do so, they never thought that the Undying Blade would be sent to make changes.

The same applies to headquarters. When would headquarters need to declare war on a branch?

They came to rectify the situation; this is how it should be.

The blonde girl held a lance lightly in her right hand; the massive silver spear seemed weightless in her grasp. Without a word, she slowly stepped down from the ship.

Rita simply followed quietly behind, her eyes fixed on the girl strolling ahead.

The group, led by the Oceania branch manager, looked tense, carrying weapons, as they watched the armored girl descend the steps.

Many of them had seen her on the battlefield. She was a genius that appeared only once in a thousand years in the Kaslana and Shaniat families. She was hailed as the strongest S-class Valkyrie, not just the strongest in this generation, but the strongest in history!

As long as she is on the battlefield, no matter how large the wave of Honkai Beasts is, the Destiny Force can hold the line.

How strong is she?

Many people have asked this question, but so far, no Honkai Beast has been able to test her strength. Since her debut, she has been defeated in a single blow.

I once thought that the Herrscher of Thunder might reveal her full potential, but unfortunately, she was defeated by her sister and didn't even have a chance to fight back. I once thought she could rival the Crimson Phoenix Sage, but the Sage hasn't been seen since 500 years ago.

Today, she is a legend living in the present world, the sharpest edge of the Undying Blade.

Branch Manager Srina broke out in a cold sweat; she never expected that headquarters had sent someone to deal with Durandal.

Because she had always dealt with Honkai Beasts, this was the first time she had dealt with a Valkyrie.

A person's name, the shadow of a tree.

Even though she retired early and I never saw her fight in person, her reputation as the strongest S-class Valkyrie has long been recognized by the world, and her combat videos are regarded as textbook examples by countless Valkyries.

"Yulandel, you... what is your purpose in coming here?"

She gripped her weapon tightly, this time followed by her trusted subordinates, and the old man was the one who held important authority in the base.

The girl glanced at her, then silently raised her lance, pointing it diagonally to her right.

"Black...Black Abyss White Flower? Why would they use the Divine Key?" Srina asked sharply, her shrill voice trembling slightly.

"Death...or submission!"

She uttered her first words upon arriving here. Her words were not heavy, and her eyes were calm, but the long spear she gripped tightly showed that she was not one to speak lightly.

Is it arrogant for one person to suppress the entire branch?

But no one could laugh, because it was Durandal who said those words.

"...Let's talk?" Srina hesitated. She had come confidently, but upon meeting the enemy, she realized what a threat she had come from.

"Then death!"

Durandal raised her spear and thrust it directly at Srina. Srina sensed danger immediately after speaking and barely managed to raise her longsword to parry, the spear tip stopping the blade.

A figure was sent flying, kicking up a cloud of dust and leaving two deep gashes in the road.

The blonde girl stood still, the tip of her gun showing no sign of trembling. The branch's Valkyries surrounded her, but their expressions of being on high alert made it seem as if she were the one surrounding a group of people.

Amidst the smoke and dust, Srina knelt on the ground, blood trickling from the corner of her mouth, her hands trembling slightly, the hilt of her sword swaying precariously in her grasp.

Trembling hands that can barely hold a weapon would be impossible for any qualified Valkyrie, yet it has happened.

A broken sword was embedded in her thigh, the tip piercing deep inside, blood flowing freely and staining her combat uniform red.

The sword in his hand was clearly marked with irregular cracks that spread from the hilt to the middle of the blade.

“…Wait a minute,” Srina said, looking at Durandal who was slowly walking towards them, ignoring the numerous Valkyries.

As she took a step forward, the Valkyrie beside her took a step back.

For them, that scene was too shocking; the branch leader couldn't withstand Durandal's attack.

Durandal ignored them and walked straight ahead, just as Rita had told her before she came.

Some people are destined to die.

Although Rita offered to do it for her back then, Durandal refused her help this time.

This is also her responsibility, the responsibility of being the strongest!

Since you've made up your mind, then do your best.

Chapter 38 The So-Called Branch

In the end, Durandal twirled her spear, creating several dazzling flourishes, forcing back all the Valkyries who were about to surround her.

With a final step forward and a powerful stomp, the ground cracked.

He rapidly closed the distance to Srina using the recoil, barely managing to raise half of his longsword in a final, desperate struggle.

Finally, to her horrified gaze, the sword shattered, the spear flashed, a single blow decapitating her; the spear fell to the ground.

Thus, the story of the retired A-rank Valkyrie from Destiny came to an end.