Collapse, the Ordinary Daily Life of the Valkyries

Gao Su smiled and nodded in agreement, gently squeezing her hand:

"Of course, but I've taken note of what you just said."

Rita stuck out her tongue playfully, a cute blush appeared on her face, and then she walked hand in hand with the captain to a nearby cozy little restaurant.

There are both main dishes and various desserts here. Finding a quiet corner to sit down, Rita excitedly flipped through the menu:

“Wow, everything here looks delicious!”

Like a true college student, she beamed, "Honey, how about we get this cheeseburger combo and a double ice cream sundae?"

I was infected by her enthusiasm and agreed with a smile:

"Okay, let's do as you say."

While waiting for the food, Rita started talking to me about her interesting experiences of "going to school". The stories she made up were both real and interesting, and Gao Su, who knew everything, couldn't help but admire her wit and creativity.

The food arrived quickly. Seeing Rita happily eating her burger with puffy cheeks, Gao Su couldn't help but reach out and wipe off the sauce from the corner of her mouth.

"Honey, you really seem to like this."

I said gently, Rita nodded, swallowed the food in her mouth and said:

"Hmm! It's really delicious. But..."

She lowered her voice slightly, a sly look flashing in her eyes:

"It still doesn't compare to the Captain's special meal."

After she finished speaking, she immediately realized that she had let the cat out of the bag again, so she quickly lowered her head, took a sip of her drink, and pretended nothing had happened.

Gao Su couldn't help laughing and gently kicked her foot under the table:

"I have to make another note, my little rascal."

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Volume 1: Did We Really Defeat Honkai?: Chapter 120: Rita, what did you intend to do by copying Theresa and Bianca's clothes?

"It's hard to believe. Compared to me back then in Changkong City, I'm like two different people now."

Rita leaned against the sofa, Gao Su's shadow reflected in her rosy eyes. Then she raised her head and looked directly into Gao Su's crystal purple eyes:

"But, after meeting you, my dear, I felt like I was truly alive again. Although I am very different now than I was in the past, I have no regrets at all. Because..."

Rita's voice became softer and softer, until it was almost a whisper:

"Because it was you who helped me find my true self and made me understand what love and happiness are."

After saying these words, Rita seemed to realize that she had said too much, and a blush appeared on her face.

She quickly lowered her head and pretended to concentrate on eating the dessert in front of her. Gao Su listened to her words quietly and gently held her hand:

"It's okay, I love to hear it, Rita."

"Well......."

She raised her head, tears glistening in her eyes, but a happy smile hung on the corners of her mouth:

"Thank you, dear."

They just stared at each other quietly, the noise around them seemed to disappear and time stood still.

At this moment, they were no longer the captain and the Valkyrie, but just two ordinary people in love. After dinner, Gao Su and Rita strolled through the city streets. Gao Su looked up at the lights between the buildings and said to her unintentionally:

"Rita, what was your life like besides your work at Valkyrie? Do you have a haven of your own in this city?"

Rita was slightly startled when she heard my question, then she smiled gently and slightly bitterly. She gently held Gao Su's hand and looked up at the twinkling stars in the night sky.

"Life outside of work?"

She said softly, with a hint of thought in her voice:

"To be honest, since becoming an S-rank Valkyrie, I've hardly had any private time to myself, dear."

Her eyes became a little blurry, as if she was recalling something:

"However, after each mission, I would return to a safe house. There were basic living facilities there, but I always felt... something was missing."

Rita stopped and turned to face Gao Su, her eyes flashing with complex emotions:

"That place can't be considered a real home, not even comparable to the Valkyrie Dormitory. It's more like a temporary shelter for me. I can't leave too many personal traces there because I might need to leave at any time."

She took a deep breath and then continued:

"As for this city... I really like it here. Every time I take a break from my missions, I'll secretly stroll through the streets and watch the people coming and going in this city. But..."

Rita's voice lowered, with a hint of loneliness:

"But I always feel like an outsider. I can observe the life of this city, but I can't really integrate into it, just like when I first joined Tianming."

"I am not like Lady Youlandel, who was born into the Fate of Heaven, nor am I like Lady Kiana, whose family is even one of the three great families of the Fate of Heaven."

Suddenly, she raised her head, and a gleam flashed in her eyes:

"However, things have changed since I met Lady Yulandel and the Captain."

A sweet smile appeared on her face, and she leaned her head against Gao Su, sniffing the fragrance that was like the fragrance of a forest after rain, and continued to stroll through the city streets:

"Now, I finally have a place I can call home. Although it may not be a home in the traditional sense, as long as everyone is there, it is the warmest harbor for me."

The surrounding lights seemed to become warmer, shining on their leaning figures. Gao Su seemed to think of something:

"So, where is the landing point?"

Hearing Gao Su's question, Rita paused for a moment, then nodded slightly. A hint of hesitation flashed across her eyes, but it was quickly replaced by trust. She bit her lower lip lightly.

"Actually, I have a small apartment on the outskirts of the city. I rented it under a fake identity. It's... a little secret of mine. You mustn't tell anyone."

Rita looked up at Gao Su with a shy smile on her face:

“I rarely go there, but it’s really the only place I can call my own in the city.”

She leaned closer to Gao Su's ear and lowered her voice:

“It’s very simple, with just basic furniture. But… I put some of my favorite things in there.”

"Sometimes after a mission, I'll secretly go there and stay for a day or two, pretending to be an ordinary person. Darling, do you want to go with me to take a look, huh?"

"Go ahead, it doesn't matter."

Gao Su shrugged his shoulders. Rita held the captain's hand tightly, a happy smile on her face. She looked around and then pulled him in one direction:

"We have to take the subway first, and then transfer to the bus," she said excitedly. "It might be a long journey, but I promise it's definitely worth it!"

On the way to the subway station, Rita kept chattering

She spoke like an excited little girl, "Ah, I suddenly remembered that there doesn't seem to be much food in the refrigerator... But there is a 24-hour convenience store nearby, we can buy something."

She frowned, then laughed again:

"Also, my room might be a little messy. I haven't cleaned it for a long time... I hope you don't mind, dear."

On the subway, Rita leaned on Gao Su's shoulder and whispered:

"To be honest, I never thought that I would be able to take someone there one day...especially you, my dear. This feeling...is a little unreal, but it makes me feel very happy."

When they finally arrived at their destination, it was already late at night. Rita led me through several quiet alleys and finally stopped in front of an ordinary apartment building:

"This is it."

She took a deep breath, then turned to face Gao Su, her eyes gleaming with anticipation and a hint of inexplicable nervousness.

"Dear, welcome to...my little world."

Rita took out her key and opened a door on the fifth floor. She gently pushed the door open and motioned Gao Su to go in first:

"Come in, dear."

Her voice trembled slightly:

"Although it's not big or luxurious, this place... belongs completely to me. Now, it's yours too."

Gao Su followed Rita into this small space filled with her breath, and finally understood why even Youlandel didn't know about this place.

As soon as I entered the room, I saw a huge portrait of Theresa hanging on the central wall. Surrounding it were some daily photos of Yulandel and Theresa, and then, at the back, Kiana's:

"This is indeed a room that cannot be known to everyone, Rita... But I'm happy that you are willing to share this secret with me."

Gao Su gently hugged her from behind and spoke softly in her ear. Hearing her captain's words, Rita's body trembled slightly. She turned around and buried her face in Gao Su's chest.

Gao Su could even feel her rapid breathing and slightly hot cheeks:

"Honey...."

Her voice was choked with sobs:

"Thank you...."

After a while, Rita raised her head, tears and happiness glistening in her eyes. She gently pushed Gao Su away, took a deep breath, took out the Polaroid camera, and smiled brightly:

"So, can I leave you a photo of my dear?"

She said excitedly. Gao Su looked at the excited girl in front of him silently. Then, he placed his hand behind her head and nodded.

"can."

Accompanied by a crisp sound of the Polaroid camera, a photo appeared from the camera outlet. Compared with Rita's clear face, Gao Su's face was vaguely visible in the photo, even a little dreamy.

Rita framed the photo and placed it on the headboard of the bed in her bedroom. The layout here is simple, but Rita's personal style can be seen everywhere.

There is a warm night light on the bedside table and a few pots of green plants on the windowsill.

“This is my favorite place.”

Rita said softly:

"Lying in bed at night, looking at the stars outside the window, I feel like the whole world has quieted down."

Suddenly, she seemed to remember something, and a blush appeared on her face:

"Ah.... dear, you might find this a little strange."

She walked to the closet, hesitated for a moment, and then opened the door. There were a few ordinary clothes hanging inside, but in the corner, Gao Su saw a familiar combat uniform.

"This is....."

Gao Su looked at Rita in surprise, and her face turned even redder:

"Well... this is the Shining Knight I secretly copied: Moon Soul. Please don't tell Lady Youlandel about it."

Gao Su nodded, and then continued:

"Are you also imitating Theresa's Blood Knight, Moon Glory?"

"........."

Rita remained silent, and Gao Su's heart skipped a beat. Oh no, could it really be true?! Rita opened the wall, and a password button appeared. She entered the password, and with a click, the wall was pushed open.

"You are truly foresighted, Captain..."

Volume 1: Did We Really Defeat Honkai?: Chapter 121: Tenderness with Rita

Rita raised her head in Gao Su's arms, her eyes filled with love and happiness:

"Captain....Dear..."

She whispered softly:

"Let's spend tonight here, just like ordinary lovers."

Listening to her words, Gao Su gently kissed her lips, feeling her warmth and trembling.

In this little world belonging to Rita, she seemed to have found a safe haven where she could temporarily escape from reality.

That night, they were no longer the captain and Valkyrie of New Destiny, no longer in a subordinate relationship of superiors and subordinates, but just two ordinary people in love.

When their lips parted, feeling the warmth, Gao Su gently asked Rita:

"So, what do you want? Tonight."

Hearing her captain's question, Rita's eyes flashed with a cunning light, and the corners of her mouth slightly raised, revealing a shy yet seductive smile: "Hmm..."

She bit her lower lip lightly, her eyes showing a hint of anticipation and excitement: