Chapter 48: The Expected Visitor

After reporting her findings to the two scientists in the laboratory, Luo Lin decided to end today's journey early.

After all, the series of operations she had performed earlier had left her physically and mentally exhausted, and she urgently needed genuine relaxation and rest.

Before leaving, Luo Lin didn't forget to go to Klein's place to get Selune's Elegy.

Opening the maintenance station gate next to the Elysian Realm Reception Hall, the Valkyrie saw her ELF lying on the ground not far from the door, a long wire inserted into the back of the Selune's Elegy, connecting to a nearby repair station machine.

Klein was "beating" the keyboard in the same manner as Mobius who looked similar when busy.

Luo Lin took another look at Selune's Elegy and roughly understood that the ELF was currently acting as a computing server.

Selune's posture looked very familiar, her left hand stretched forward, legs slightly bent, and a strange BGM came from the speaker nearby.

"The bonds of hope, intertwined~"

Luo Lin: "...?"

Klein sitting in front of the maintenance station didn't even lift her head, she simply spoke, "Please shut down these irrelevant computing processes, they are affecting work efficiency..."

"I can't stand it anymore! Master, save me!"

Selune suddenly jumped up from the ground, diving into Luo Lin's arms.

"Terrifying! The database of Elysian Realm is so scary! It's like a super huge mountain of crap! Just one glance made me dizzy, and I collapsed on the ground!"

The Valkyrie was speechless.

"Is this the excuse you found to avoid troublesome work..."

"Hehe, actually, I didn't say anything wrong... By the way, the massage at Elysian Realm's maintenance station is quite comfortable."

Selune stuck out her tongue, "Klein, Master is here to pick me up, I have to go!"

"Okay, I understand, thank you for your help."

Although Klein was a bit reluctant, she still decisively unplugged the data cable from Selune's Elegy and the maintenance station.

After all, Selune was just here to help, not part of the Elysian Realm.

Moreover, while Selune was getting a massage at the maintenance station, Klein also checked some of the ELF's body data.

From any perspective, Selune was a combat-assist-oriented doll. She was indeed not good at handling maintenance work, so Klein didn't have much opinion on Selune's slacking behavior.

Luo Lin asked curiously, "Did you also experience the massage at the maintenance station? How was it?"

"It was quite comfortable, but... Blood Embrace can also massage. As long as she doesn't come over to acupuncture us crazily, it's okay! Acupuncture is supposed to be a technique that only works on humans, but she is very eager to apply it elsewhere, whether it's on ELFs or Honkai Zombies, even the Herrschers have suffered her hand!"

Speaking of this, Selune showed a clear expression of fear. "What's even more outrageous is that she actually researched a technique that, paired with specially made Soulium needles, can directly immobilize ELFs!"

"That's quite impressive..."

As she spoke, Selune suddenly narrowed her eyes and clapped her hands abruptly: "Wait a minute, I suddenly realized, did Master use reverse psychology to fool me into helping Klein?"

Luo Lin wiped her sweat. "Well..."

"I want compensation! I want all kinds of snacks and soda!"

"Okay, okay, I'll buy them for you when my salary comes in..."

...

The next day, Luo Lin still took Kiana and the others to her dormitory for breakfast as usual, then watched as the Herrscher family left for class.

"Ding ding ding~"

The Valkyrie's personal terminal beeped, and she looked down to see that it was Theresa who had messaged her, asking Luo Lin to come and talk to her today, to report on her work progress over the past few days.

Luo Lin had no objections. She washed the dishes with Edge of Taixuan, and after cleaning up the room, she headed straight to the headmaster's office.

"You're here too? I just finished reporting."

When Luo Lin arrived at Theresa's office door, she found Fu Hua pushing open the door and walking out.

The Valkyrie looked surprised at the sun outside the window, confirming that it was indeed early morning. "You've finished reporting already? You came so early, did you drag Theresa out of bed?"

"What image do you have of Theresa in your mind?"

"Probably a cute little thing."

Actually, Luo Lin had a lot more to say, but considering that Theresa was just on the other side of the door, she swallowed back all the talk about Judah's Launcher and the famous idol Teriri.

At that moment, Theresa's voice came from inside.

"...come in, Luo Lin."

Luo Lin and Fu Hua exchanged a glance, and the Immortal Phoenix nodded, showing a helpless expression. She whispered, "Do you need me to wait for you at the door?"

"If you're busy, it's okay. Anyway, I live next door, so you can knock on my door at night."

The Valkyrie took a deep breath, pushed open the door, and walked into Theresa's office, then closed the door behind her.

Theresa appeared quite interested in the title Luo Lin had mentioned earlier.

"[Cute Little Thing]... What kind of rumor is that?"

Luo Lin scratched her head. "Ahaha, nothing much, just felt that you were cute, [Little Thing] is probably a very niche slang in the Far East."

"Cute?"

The headmistress was stunned for a moment, then smiled, "Usually, the rumors I hear about myself are half saying that I became the Far East Branch Director by relying on the Apocalypsis family's reputation, and the other half saying that I haven't done anything and handed everything over to Ragnar to handle... It's been a long time since anyone said I was cute."

Probably except for Cecilia and Siegfried, no one else would say anything cute to you in front of you, right?

Luo Lin shook her head, clearing her messy thoughts, and began to report on the recent situation of Kiana's group.

"...In summary, the condition of the Herrschers is relatively stable, and the technology for stabilizing their mental state has also been studied to some extent. Small-scale experiments are currently underway, and results are expected soon."

The Valkyrie concluded in a calm tone, and Theresa also put down the pen in her hand, nodding at Luo Lin. "Well done, Miss Luo Lin... However, you mentioned experiments?"

"Yes, it should be more of my own research." Luo Lin said, "During this period, I may make some noise over at the dormitory and try to condense Honkai energy and the like."

"Ah, in that case, let me assign a relatively nearby vacant laboratory to you. The security there is relatively better, so as not to accidentally blow up the dormitory building."

Theresa waved her hand, directly assigning a laboratory to the Valkyrie, which surprised Luo Lin.

"Isn't this a bit... extravagant?"

"Extravagant? No, I think your research is very important, so it's no problem to give you a laboratory."

Theresa blinked, "After all, my grandfather Bishop Otto, is also paying attention to your movements."

The Valkyrie nodded.

"Not surprising, after all, it concerns the Herrschers..."

The headmistress lowered her head and looked at her terminal. "In a few days, a special envoy from the Schicksal Headquarters will come to consult you personally about your progress, so prepare... They may require you to demonstrate some of your techniques."

"Okay."

"Well, that's it. Take it easy, I'm just checking the situation as usual." Theresa spread her hands, "I can't really do nothing like they say outside, right?"

"Yeah."

After chatting for a few more words, Luo Lin bid farewell to the headmistress and walked out of the office. She was unsurprised to find Fu Hua waiting downstairs in the office building.

"Theresa should have told you that a special envoy from Schicksal Headquarters is coming to inspect, right?"

"Yes, is there a problem?"

Fu Hua pushed her glasses, "It is said that S-rank Valkyrie Durandal will also come with them, as if intending to have an exchange with the Far East Branch and perhaps spar..."

Luo Lin stopped in her tracks, her tone leisurely.

"Durandal, huh..."

Bianka Durandal Ataegina... What kind of person have you grown into over the years?

The girl had a premonition that Durandal's real target was probably herself. Perhaps she had heard the news from Rita and couldn't wait to come and confirm its accuracy.

"In that case, let's go. Before that, I need to try to finish the school's affairs..."

Luo Lin squinted and touched the golden hairpin on her head.

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