Mornings were theory classes, and afternoons were training and combat classes.
In truth, the afternoon content was the core curriculum.
No matter how well one learned theory, it only provided some guidance on the battlefield.
Combat ability was the decisive factor in victory, defeat, and even life and death.
Even for those who wanted to become logistics Valkyries far from the front lines, combat capability was still one of the most important indicators.
So at St.
Freya, as the grade levels advanced, theory classes decreased while combat classes increased significantly.
Anyway, Angel followed the main cast, who had unconsciously started treating her like the group mascot, into the changing room.
She enjoyed a visual feast with a blank expression before changing into training attire that resembled a swimsuit.
“Huh?
Angel, it looks like you have drool at the corner of your mouth.”
“The training suit touched my lips.”
Angel explained with a straight face.
Kiana chuckled, slung her arm around Angel’s shoulder, and led her to the training ground without a hint of suspicion.
It had to be said, even without counting the main cast, the average looks of St.
Freya’s students were exceptional.
After all, most of them carried the superior genes of Previous Era stigma bearers.
It was hard for them not to be good-looking.
So Angel quietly retreated to a corner, peeking out with only half her head, observing the sea of smooth, round thighs and a variety of beautiful curves.
“Ah…
so nice…
but of course, my Mei is the best…
ehehe…”
Kiana, wearing a white training skinsuit, crouched beside Angel, staring at the beautiful girls stretching ahead with a dopey grin.
“…”
Angel silently moved to another corner to observe.
She couldn’t let anyone discover she was also a little pervert.
That would damage her persona.
Then she felt a firm pat on her back from Himeko, who had just arrived to teach.
“Eek!!?”
Angel let out a startled cry, scrambled up the wall, and clung to a high spot.
She looked down at the stunned Himeko, bared her teeth, and let out a warning hiss.
“HISS!!!”
“It’s me!
What are you, a frightened little kitten?”
“…”
Angel recognized the newcomer and slid down the wall.
She moved behind Himeko, grabbed her jacket, and lowered her head, her face flushed with embarrassment.
This entire reaction was genuine.
Angel absolutely hated it when someone touched her from behind unexpectedly.
It triggered a real startle response.
Himeko puffed out her cheeks, struggling to hold back laughter, and led the obedient Angel in front of the students.
“Ahem!
Today’s training session.
I’m glad to see no one skipped or was absent.
Now, as your homeroom teacher, I’m a little late, but I’d like to introduce our new student.
I choose you.
Come out!”
Himeko reached back and pulled out the little golden-haired girl hiding behind her, holding her up like a soft cloth ribbon, dangling her in the air.
Her petite body was light as a feather, her fair little cheeks slightly puffed as if expressing mild displeasure, and her soft golden hair made her look like a top-tier adorable pet you could hold and cuddle.
“Hehe!
She’s cute, isn’t she?
You might have noticed Angel’s performance earlier.
She has excellent physical ability and reaction speed, but she’s quite shy around strangers.
Don’t bully her, okay~~”
“We wouldn’t!
Auntie Hime…
teacher!
You should know, she was amazing this morning.
She had all the theory teachers beaming!”
Kiana grinned, quickly correcting herself before Himeko’s gaze could turn murderous, saving her own skin.
Himeko raised an eyebrow, pulled Angel closer, and poked her cheek.
“Really?”
“Hmph!”
“Alright, alright.
I’m sorry for startling you.
Is that apology good enough?”
“Yes.”
“Then fall in.
Class is starting.
But since you’re new and have no foundation yet, I need someone with solid basics to guide you.
Hmm, who should I choose?”
Himeko scanned the class.
Several of the better students instinctively straightened up, looking quite interested in Angel and eager to make contact.
“Me, me, me!
Himeko-sensei, pick me!”
The most eager was Kiana, waving her hands high and bouncing around, clearly enthusiastic about teaching Angel.
Himeko ignored her completely and circled around.
Her golden-red eyes eventually settled on Fu Hua and Raiden Mei.
Fu Hua’s grades were consistently first, her fundamentals were rock solid, and she could even substitute teach without issue.
Tutoring Angel would be a breeze.
But Raiden Mei was no slouch either, and Himeko could clearly see that she desperately wanted this opportunity to build a better relationship with Angel.
“Mei, you’ll teach her.
Fu Hua, I’ll need you to oversee the tactical movement drills today.”
“Yes, Himeko-sensei!” x2
Raiden Mei replied with surprise and delight, while Fu Hua was as composed and steady as ever.
So the main group followed Himeko to learn tactical movements.
Meanwhile, Raiden Mei led Angel to a smaller practice area nearby.
“Angel, we’ll be learning a set of hand-to-hand techniques developed and refined by Schicksal over many years.
It helps us greatly develop our physical abilities and teaches effective combat techniques.
Everyone else has been learning for half a year already.
To catch up, you might have to put in some extra effort for a while.”
“Oh…
but won’t you fall behind by not training with them?”
“Don’t worry.
I’ve already mastered all the moves.
It’s just a matter of practice now.
I won’t fall behind.”
Raiden Mei clapped her hands together with a tilt of her head.
Her sweet, gentle smile and soft, warm eyes made her seem to glow.
“Thank you.”
Angel scratched her cheek and said quietly.
Ooh, she’s so good at this!
She’s the perfect traditional beauty!
I’m dying!
Stop fooling around!
Here comes the real stuff!
Everyone, study hard!
Right.
Train until you drop.
With thirty times the experience, I’m invincible!
Starting today, the great Herrscher of a Thousand begins her path to combat and professionalism!
St.
Freya, the warm cradle of Herrschers.
Long live!
…
“Oww, oww, oww!”
In the quiet, elegant manor villa, the heiress Angel pounded her sore lower back, leaning against the wall and hissing through her teeth.
“Extreme stretching really doesn’t agree with me.
This body is so useless.
And it’s supposed to be a human body strengthened by Herrscher power.”
Angel massaged her back, complaining with some frustration.
But it didn’t matter.
This identity was mainly meant to be a tool for providing resources.
So even if this body had poor aptitude and only got a little stronger after enhancement, it was fine.
She was a wealthy young lady.
She just had to be elegant, good-looking, and good at spending money.
What need did she have for combat ability?
That wouldn’t fit the persona at all!
The impeccably dressed butler pushed open the door and entered, carrying a stack of documents.
“Miss, these are the final asset transfer contracts.
Once you sign them, you will officially inherit the Tachibana family estate.”
“Mm.
Oh, right.
Have my two brothers breathed their last yet?”
“Um, according to news from two hours ago, the two young masters have already…”
“The old man must be furious, right?
After all, he spent so much effort grooming his chosen heirs, and they ended up sending assassins after each other, only to kill each other off.
What a pathetic way to go.
Don’t you think?”
Angel stretched and asked lazily.
The butler stood beside her with a blank expression, like a statue, completely unresponsive.
Angel hadn’t expected a reply anyway.
As for hypnotizing the subordinates of those two “brothers” into following “superior orders” and causing this outcome, that never happened.
Little Angel was innocent, cute, and kind.
How could she ever do something so awful?
“Alright.
Next, help me hire a few professional managers.
I want to interview them myself.
Honestly, I don’t have time to waste on these trivial matters anymore.
Once I’ve secured the inheritance, I’m going on a world tour.”
“Oh, I almost forgot.
It’s not technically an inheritance yet…”
“Same difference.
My two dear brothers have made thorough arrangements.
Soon, it really will be an inheritance.”
Angel smiled sweetly.
The other twenty-nine Angels curled their lips at almost the same moment.