Honkai: Oh No, I’ve Become the Herrscher of Corruption?! - Chapter 155

St. Freyja Academy, Principal’s Office

Murata Himeko pushed the door open, walking unsteadily as she rubbed her sore bottom. Her eyes scanned the room, taking a moment to finally spot Theresa, whose height barely cleared the top of the office desk.

“Ah… seriously, even after three days, my whole body still aches like it’s falling apart, and my mind is all foggy… Theresa, what did you need to see me about?”

Seeing Himeko’s pained grimace paired with her usual carefree expression, Theresa pointed at her, visibly annoyed:

“Himeko, you’re still as reckless as ever. Using the Nexus system while it’s still in development, operating at maximum power to block the Herrscher’s attack… Even if the Herrscher didn’t finish you off, the physical strain from the Nexus system would have torn your body to pieces! If the Herrscher of the Void hadn’t swallowed all that energy from both sides into imaginary space, you’d be in the next world by now!”

Himeko pouted:

“Theresa, you know all about my physical condition. For me, it’s just a difference of a few years sooner or later… We went there to eliminate a Herrscher, but ended up being saved by one. Really…”

“Alright, alright. Where’s the report?”

“Hold on, I’ll get it for you now…”

Himeko rummaged around between her ample breasts for a moment and pulled out a USB drive.

Theresa’s face instantly flushed bright red:

“Y-You… You… Why would you keep the documents there!”

Himeko looked back at her with an expression that said she was making a fuss over nothing.

“Huh? My dear Principal, have you forgotten? We’re gathering this information behind the organization’s back. To prevent others in the organization from finding it, of course I have to hide it in the safest place.”

Theresa took the still-warm USB drive, visibly disgusted, and plugged it into the computer.

“So, Theresa, what exactly happened in the end, three days ago?”

Theresa sighed:

“So you really don’t remember anything… Well, I suppose that makes sense. After disconnecting from the Nexus system, your body simply couldn’t handle it; you probably passed out immediately… Anyway, according to reports from the other Valkyries on the Hyperion, the Herrscher of the Void pulled all three of you into imaginary space just before the nuclear furnace overheated and exploded, then later teleported you back onto the Hyperion’s deck. According to messages from Headquarters, the Herrscher of Corruption might have been there too. As for what they talked about or what they did, if you don’t know, then nobody else does either.”

Himeko felt like her mind had a blank spot, similar to blacking out after drinking. She had a sense that she’d experienced something, but couldn’t recall anything.

“After the Herrscher of Thunder’s activity ceased, a pseudo-Herrscher appeared at Senba Academy. But by the time our team arrived, she was already dead…”

“Additionally, just like 14 years ago, the Herrscher of Thunder also had a Judgement-class Honkai Beast born alongside it. It battled the Judgeon-class Honkai Beast of the Herrscher of the Void and then disappeared…”

Himeko plopped down onto the sofa. Eliminating Herrschers and protecting the people was supposed to be the duty of a Valkyrie. Yet, in the end, that duty was fulfilled by a Herrscher and a Honkai Beast. The irony was just too much.

Just then, the files on the USB drive finished converting. On screen were the profiles of Kiana Kaslana and Raiden Mei.

Name: Kiana Kaslana
Gender: Female
Height: 163cm
Weight: 49kg
Birthday: December 7, 1998
Place of Birth: Unknown
Parents: Unknown

2008: Attended Elementary School in L’Aquila, Italy (Credibility: 10%)
2009: Attended Middle School in Port-au-Prince (Credibility: 10%)
2012: Attended Senba Academy, Middle School Division (Credibility: 80%)
2013: Attended Senba Academy, High School Division (Credibility: 100%)

Detailed Information:

On December 7, 2013, became involved in a student disappearance case, and around 19:34 that evening, was involved with Asakura Miyuki, a prime suspect in the student disappearances. The following day, Asakura Miyuki’s body was discovered outside the school. Investigation concluded that Asakura Miyuki had murdered multiple students and was mentally unstable prior to her death. Therefore, Kiana was deemed to have acted in self-defense and was not held legally responsible.

Furthermore, video evidence indicates Kiana Kaslana was present in Eastern Siberia in 2010 and 2011. Therefore, her identity information prior to arriving at Senba Academy is highly likely to be fabricated.

“Kiana… I never thought I’d see you again… As expected, do all members of the Kaslana family have some inescapable, tangled fate with the Honkai?”

Hearing Theresa muttering quietly to herself, Himeko immediately shot a glance over. Under Himeko’s gaze, Theresa suddenly felt guilty.

“Ahem, let’s just look at the next one.”

Name: Raiden Mei
Gender: Female
Height: 172cm
Birthday: April 13, 1997
Place of Birth: Far East, Honshu, Nagano City
Father: Raiden Ryoma
Mother: Unknown

1999: Mother died of cancer (Credibility: 100%)
2004: Kidnapped by a terrorist group. After being rescued, spent several years recuperating at a private ME Corporation facility due to psychological trauma (Credibility: 70%)
2013: Father, Raiden Ryoma, arrested and imprisoned for financial fraud (Credibility: 75%)
Shortly after Raiden Ryoma’s imprisonment, she was kidnapped again, but was mysteriously released by the captives a few days later (Credibility: 10%)
…

“Raiden Mei… The Herrscher of Thunder, is actually just a young girl? Wait, Raiden Ryoma’s daughter? She’s the young mistress of ME Corporation?”

Seeing Theresa’s shocked expression, Himeko revealed a playful smile:

“You’re startled too, huh? The Anti-Entropy behind ME Corporation is the biggest competitor to Schicksal. Their young mistress becomes a Herrscher, yet Anti-Entropy’s forces didn’t mobilize to capture her? It seems very suspicious no matter how you look at it. Regarding this matter, I’ve already tasked the intelligence department with investigating Raiden Ryoma.”

“…Himeko, are these two the only survivors from Nagano City?”

“No, another survivor named Bronya was found in the suburbs of Nagano City. Surveillance footage shows she was previously with Kiana and Raiden Mei. She got separated from them after the Herrscher of Thunder erupted and was rescued by a mysterious individual who brought her to the suburbs.”

“Mysterious individual?”

“Yes. A red-haired woman, like me. She was wearing armor capable of flight and could move freely through hordes of Honkai Beasts. However, intelligence analysis of the photos concluded that her armor originates neither from Schicksal nor from Anti-Entropy. I believe it was Meride’s squad that found her…”

Just then, a knock came at the door. Theresa immediately yanked out the USB drive and threw it into a desk drawer.

“Come in… Ah, Meride. We were just talking about you.”

Himeko warmly leaned in close:

“Not bad at all, becoming an A-rank Valkyrie at just 16. You’re much more impressive than I was.”

Watching Himeko ‘check’ Meride with her assets, squeezing the girl until she was short of breath, Theresa hurriedly intervened:

“Meride, did you have something to report?”

Meride immediately broke free and placed the report she was holding on Theresa’s desk.

“Principal, this is the branch’s preliminary assessment of the disaster in Nagano City three days ago. Currently, thousands of affected civilians outside Nagano City have been properly relocated. In the suburbs, my squad discovered a survivor from Nagano City… It seems Professor Himeko has already informed you.”

“We were just discussing her. Did she say anything else about the mysterious person who saved her?”

Meride shook her head:

“She seems very wary of anyone from Schicksal. She basically didn’t say anything at all.”