Sky Striker Princess, but the swan song of Valkyrie.

"Um, have I been causing you trouble?"

Hearing that there seemed to be no movement in the conference room, Tachibana Hibiki peeked out from the crack in the conference room door and asked somewhat uneasily.

"No, Tachibana, don't worry. This is the adults' job. Besides, when you came, we had already discussed everything. You just need to do your job."

Kazanari Genjuro shook his head, indicating that Tachibana Hibiki hadn't caused them much trouble.

"Haha, is that so? That's good."

Hibiki Tachibana breathed a sigh of relief; something that looked incredibly powerful could easily put pressure on her.

"Compared to this, Tachibana, when you said you'd made a decision, what were you deciding on?"

Skipping over that topic, Kazanari Genjuro went straight to asking Tachibana Hibiki the purpose of his visit.

"Oh, right, I came to tell Master that Wei Lai and I have decided where to go to watch the meteor shower. It's right here. Um, it shouldn't be too late, right?"

Upon hearing Kazanari Genjuro's question, Tachibana Hibiki quickly took out her phone, opened a map app, and gave him directions while replying in this way.

"It's not too late, rather, it's just right, because we just finalized the relevant command and coordination work today, and the site arrangements are something we'll discuss tomorrow."

Kazanari Genjuro stated this.

"Ah, that's good."

Hibiki Tachibana put her worries aside, though she was concerned that she might have delayed everyone's work progress.

"Is there anything else, Tachibana? Today is a time for rest and relaxation, you don't need to continue your training."

Kazanari Genjuro asked.

"Nothing else... Oh, by the way, how is Miss Yi today? Has she improved?"

Just as Tachibana Hibiki was about to say that she was fine and was about to go back, she suddenly remembered that she hadn't asked about Kazunari Tsubasa's situation today.

"Haha, Tachibana is really concerned about Tsubasa's condition. But don't worry, Tsubasa's condition is not dangerous at the moment, and it is expected that she will wake up within a week."

Shinji Ogawa, who was in charge of matters related to Kazanari Tsubasa, stepped forward with a smile and skillfully explained it to Hibiki Tachibana.

Since Kazanari Tsubasa was injured, Tachibana Hibiki has been checking on her condition almost every day, hoping for her speedy recovery.

"Really? That's great!"

The flaxen-haired girl became excited; this was probably the best news Tachibana Hibiki had heard all day. She hadn't been this happy even when she learned that the report could be outsourced.

"In that case, I'll work harder, Master. Let's train properly again tomorrow!"

Hibiki Tachibana spoke animatedly, then ran down the corridor and disappeared in a flash, just as she had come.

"Seriously, Xiao Xiang is as active as ever."

Seeing Tachibana Hibiki's actions, Sakurai Ryoko, sitting in a corner of the conference room, sipped her coffee and said this.

That's right.

Some members of the second class echoed this.

.....

In the darkest room in the center of the Kazunari family headquarters, which is located some unknown distance away and which had just been connected to via electronic signal.

"The appearance of such a rare and divine artifact is a blessing for the nation. This weapon, capable of ruling the world, must be mastered by us."

Sitting in a high-class wooden chair, Feng Mingrang muttered to himself, with two paper reports in front of him.

A report, seemingly freshly printed and still smelling of ink, was titled "Research Report on the Constitution of Case No. 1 of Bio-Relic Fusion Syndrome - On the Feasibility of Artificially Inducing the Fusion Body to Go Berserk."

The other report was very old, as if it had been read by many people and had gone through a lot of turmoil. The title of the report was blurred and illegible, and only the words "flash knife" and "rule" could be roughly discerned from some of the handwriting.

"We must seize this opportunity and bet everything on this moment. This is a battle for the fate of our nation, and we cannot afford any mistakes. We will surely take the treasure from those who are lucky enough to possess it and place it in our hands."

Feng Mingrang's eyes gleamed as he muttered something to himself.

...

Achoo! -_-

In the bustling city, amidst the throngs of people, a girl dressed in all black, with hair a mix of gray and white, holding a tablet computer, suddenly sneezed.

"Are you alright? You must have caught a cold. I told you not to push yourself so hard. You should have rested a bit."

The white-haired girl beside her spoke to the girl beside her, sounding both worried and complaining.

"Christina, this is just a normal physiological reaction to nasal irritation. Judging it as a cold is less accurate than judging it as someone being preoccupied with me."

The gray-haired girl rubbed the tip of her pretty nose and retorted to the white-haired girl beside her.

"Tch, Rokuyo, you can say whatever you want, but it doesn't matter. Even if you're right, you can't go against my demands now, so you still have to listen to me obediently."

In response to the gray-haired girl's rebuttal, the white-haired girl said smugly.

Clearly, these two were on a date: Zero, who had changed her appearance and name, and Yukine Chris, who had only changed her name.

Although this was just a simple outing with no mission requirements, Zero insisted on undergoing a basic disguise, considering that this was ultimately enemy territory.

"So, where are we going now? Why did you suddenly pull me out like this? Have you really thought about what we're going to do? If not, I suggest we go straight back. I still have a lot of work to do."

Lingyi asked silently.

After recovering from her emotional outburst, she realized how foolish she had been, but now that the die was cast and the deed was done, having missed her best opportunity, she could only drift aimlessly with Chris.

"Don't worry, we've arrived already."

Chris, of course, would not let Lingyi off the hook. She had made up her mind to let Lingyi have a good rest for a day, and she had already thought of a good place for her to go.

"...The movie theater, why here? Is there a movie you want to see? But isn't it the same to watch it at home on the computer? I guess we should go back."

Zero used statements that discouraged interest.

"Of course it's different. Watching it with you is a completely different experience than watching it alone. Also, don't even think about running away. You can't escape. Just spend this afternoon and evening with me."

It had no effect on Chris, who still held Lingyi's hand with great interest and entered the somewhat secluded movie theater.

P.S. Good morning!

Chapter 86 Misunderstanding?

As they stepped through the glass revolving door, the ticket office, which wasn't crowded, came into view.

With the development of internet media technology, except in a few cases, very few people go to the movies specifically to watch a movie. In addition, it is neither a holiday nor school time, so even fewer people will go out to watch a movie at this time.

"So why come to the movies at this time? In short, what movies are available to watch right now? Or, Christina, do you know any good movies?"

Zero, who had been forcibly dragged in, couldn't quite understand what Chris was thinking.

Logically speaking, or based on her usual observations of Chris, she shouldn't have time to learn about the entertainment activities that ordinary people enjoy, such as movies and anime. So, does she really know how to choose a good movie?

"Hmph, I have absolutely no idea. I haven't been paying attention to any movies lately, but after careful consideration, the movie theater is the place that best suits my current needs."

Then, Chris, with the most confident words, told Zero that she knew nothing about it.

"Ha, I don't understand. If you don't pay any attention, how are you going to choose? If you just pick randomly, what if you end up with a movie that's mentally polluting? The experience might not be very good."

Lingyi was speechless, not understanding what Chris was thinking.

"For this kind of thing, I just need to ask the staff here. If I ask carefully, I'm sure I can find a movie that meets my requirements."

Chris said confidently, her expression still very self-assured.

If you ignore the content of her words, you might actually think she has some unique expertise in film appreciation.

"Christina, you should know that the waiters here also have their own ideas. You can't guarantee that they will really recommend the most suitable option according to your requirements. More likely, they will recommend the most expensive one."

Zero tried to remind Chris not to oversimplify things.

"It's alright, I already thought of that. Even so, I can still find movies that meet my requirements."

However, Chris seemed completely unconcerned by Zero's reminder, which only made Zero more confused about her thoughts.

"Is that so... Fine, I don't care anymore, Christina, do whatever you want."

Since she couldn't figure it out, Lingyi shook her head and gave up on continuing to speculate.

Anyway, whatever Chris thinks, she should know pretty much by the time she finishes watching the movie, so there's no need to waste her brainpower on it.

"Okay, leave it to me."

After saying that, Chris confidently walked to the front of the stage.

In fact, Chris understood everything that Lingyi said after doing her research, but that didn't affect her thinking at all.

Because she never really planned to watch the movie with Lingyi. Her purpose was simply to give Lingyi a break and not work so hard.

Therefore, for Chris, the quality of the movies she watches is irrelevant; in fact, the more boring and unnoticed they are, the better, because that way, Zero can get a better rest.

"Hello, just give me any movie ticket, any movie will do."

Chris walked straight to the front desk and said this to the receptionist.

"...Oh, whatever, are you sure?"

Upon hearing Chris's request, the receptionist was momentarily stunned.

"Of course, um, that's right, whatever... ah, no, and also, it's best not to be too loud."

Chris then made her request.

However, after hearing Chris's request, the receptionist was sweating profusely.

Ugh, what bad luck! This kind of customer is the hardest to deal with. They seem to have simple requirements, but in reality, their requirements are so vague that they can't even express their own thoughts, and they keep changing their minds over time. If I just recommend something randomly, this guy will definitely start causing trouble after he's dissatisfied.

As a former employee who was laid off and forced to work part-time here, Chris's behavior awakened her long-dormant PTSD, reminding her of those bizarre clients who only know how to shift the blame to others.

Why do I keep encountering these kinds of customers even after quitting my job to work in a place like this? Are these customers cockroaches? They seem to multiply in every industry.

The waiter was internally ranting and raving, even starting to act out a little skit.

"What's wrong? Is there a problem?"

Chris was puzzled, not understanding why the other person suddenly stopped talking after she clearly (in her opinion) stated her request.

[Phew, it's alright. I've seen clients like you before. Compared to those tough opponents, you're just a weak newbie. Let me show you the whole set of reading skills I've honed to keep my job.]

When the waiter looked at Chris again, her eyes were already burning with fighting spirit, which Chris found slightly strange.

"Hello, miss. I suggest you choose from the categories first. Our movies are mainly categorized into comedy/action, animation, horror, science fiction, romance, crime, suspense, fantasy, youth, family, police/thief, disaster, and many more. Which one would you like to choose?"

Then, under Chris's gaze, the waiter in front of her uttered a long string of words, with pauses between each word so that she could process them.

[By observing the other person's reaction by mentioning nouns, I can first find topics they like or dislike. If I find the right topics, then I've already won half the battle in protecting my job.]

The waiter focused his attention and began to pay close attention to the emotional changes of the girl in front of him, who appeared to be a student.

Soon, she made a discovery: when she uttered a certain word, the other person's emotions clearly fluctuated dramatically, and their eyes darted around unconsciously in a certain direction. Upon realizing this, the waiter's mind went blank for a moment.

"I don't really understand these things. Ugh, really, is it that hard to find a quiet movie?"

Chris calmed herself down after hearing a certain word and asked the waiter in front of her again.

"Well, since you're not quite sure what to do, I recommend a romance film. I think this type of movie would be perfect for you and that lady over there. What do you think?"

The waitress gave the introduction with a smile on her face, but contrary to her outward composure, her inner gossip was burning slightly.

Miss, isn't your reaction to love a bit out of the ordinary? Would a normal girl's first thought upon hearing about love be to blush and look at her best friend at the movies?

And that look in your eyes... I've only ever seen that look in the eyes of couples deeply in love. So, isn't there something slightly off about your feelings for that seemingly easy-going girl?

Such thoughts kept swirling in the waitress's mind, but adhering to her professional ethics, she maintained her smile for business.

"Hey, you like 'I love you,' ...

Hearing the waiter's recommendation, Chris's heart stirred slightly. After glancing at the person behind her, she said this.

It's probably just a coincidence.

Chris thought that, based on her vague impression of romance films, most of them did indeed meet her standards—quiet enough and not too noisy—so it was normal for the other person to recommend this type of film to her.

[This guy, he really does have strange feelings for that girl over there. Looking closely at her outfit, she's dressed in a cool, all-black military-style uniform, with that clean-cut, aloof expression, and carrying a guitar case that looks like it belongs in a rock 'n' roll style. Damn, the more I think about it, the more reasonable it seems.]

Even as Chris was thinking this, the waiter's heart was still churning with unsettled emotions.

No, we need to double-check. For the sake of work, we must be cautious, extremely cautious.

The waiter thought of something, and then he thought of a new angle.

"As for romance movies, before making any recommendations, would you like to consider the opinion of your girlfriend—I mean, your female friend—who's traveling with you?"

The waitress put on a professional smile and fluently uttered her tentative question.