Sadness was only temporary. Having grown, Kiana wouldn't dwell on it.
Off to the side, Fu Hua handed over a Homu Reward Box. It's needless to say how it came about.
As everyone waited eagerly, Kiana, after a moment's pause, opened the Homu Reward Box, filled with unknowns.
Inside it was a silver USB drive.
Tesla's eyes lit up when she saw it. "Is this technical information?"
Mei had discussed some of the technical information she'd obtained from answering questions earlier, including information on the miraculous mass-production stigmata manufacturing technology and... soulium technology.
After learning from Mei that St. Freya had obtained this technology, Tesla, after some negotiation, naturally obtained information on soulium technology.
Marveling at the ingenuity of the previous era's soulium technology, and knowing it was a reward from this Q&A space, Tesla was naturally eager for this once-unknown technological information to reappear.
Of course, the same was true at St. Freya Academy.
Amidst the urging, Kiana opened the USB drive's attribute table.
[HAN-b46 Serum Technical Data]
[A special agent developed by Dr. Maki, a researcher of Schicksal, inactivates Honkai energy within a living organism and releases it through the body's circulation.]
[Note: The Valkyries' savior, and also the "final step" required for Otto Apocalypse's development of the anti-Honkai weapon, the Herrscher Slayer.]
The information stored within the USB drive was revealed at a glance.
Seeing the technology contained within, all the information... Theresa's mouth dropped open in shock.
Dr. Tesla, a pioneer in the fight against the Honkai, naturally saw the true nature of the technology contained within the USB drive and exclaimed, "Oh my god, this... is a cure for Honkai disease?!"
Einstein's eyes were filled with shock.
Although large-scale Honkai events are rare, in this world of constant minor Honkai events, the infection of Honkai energy, known as Honkai disease, is widespread.
To treat these patients, some have developed drugs specifically to suppress Honkai energy. Schicksal, for example, possesses numerous such technologies.
However, even with Schicksal, a technological leader hundreds of years ahead of the world, its anti-Honkai drugs can only suppress, not eradicate, the disease. Because Honkai energy is so unique, it's practically a panacea for practical applications, surpassing traditional energy sources in efficiency.
However, its corrosive nature means that once it invades the human body, it becomes like a cancer cell, a maggot-like worm... No, cancer cells are nothing compared to Honkai energy.
"If this potion can be put into practical use, the cost of the Valkyrie army should be significantly reduced, right?"
Mei was also amazed at the potion's effectiveness, but she also focused on its scope of application.
Since this potion can heal Valkyries damaged by Honkai energy, many Valkyries will no longer face the fate of a fixed age.
And this also means...
Those Valkyries can continue to fight on the front lines against the Honkai, which is what they call... extending their lifespan?
Mei adjusted her glasses, a gleam of brilliance flickering through her lenses as she calculated the data.
Because of Theresa's hands-off approach, she'd recently been involved in St. Freya Academy's finances.
Although she'd taken a generous cut from her father, after deducting the already massive budget deficit, there wasn't much left.
Under these circumstances, finding ways to increase revenue and reduce expenditure became something Mei constantly needed to consider.
But Mei quickly abandoned the idea.
This technology might indeed be of extraordinary value to the Valkyrie Corps. Used to save elite Valkyries who have fought for years.
However, St. Freya Academy is merely a training base for Valkyries. After Himeko's removal, there are few Valkyries facing certain death who need this serum to be saved.
The Far East branch is similar.
As the weakest branch of Schicksal, there are few Valkyries who could be considered elite. Furthermore, the Far East region is relatively peaceful, so the Valkyries here are not as susceptible to Honkai energy.
In short, it's useless.
Einstein unexpectedly requested a copy of this technology. As an anti-Honkai force, minor issues are inevitable in the fight against the Honkai, and many members are susceptible to Honkai energy.
Keeping a small amount of data can be useful in critical moments.
And...
This Honkai energy healing potion... combined with the mass-produced, nearly harmless stigmata technology from St. Freya Academy...
If there are indeed no problems, then after mastering these two technologies, Anti-Entropy might also consider establishing a Valkyrie unit, like the one destined for Schicksal.
The reason they chose this was that it was costly and laborious. The reason mechanized troops are unpopular is because the Valkyrie unit is so inhumane.
If both of these technologies can be put to use, then establishing a Valkyrie unit on Anti-Entropy's side isn't impossible.
Compared to the high cost of mecha units, the training cost of a single Valkyrie is far lower.
In this moment, the third question quietly emerged.
[3. Due to an accident, Cecilia and Siegfried met, and this opportunity led to their future marriage, turning Theresa into a "lemon-faced" person.]
[So, who among the following options caused this accident?]
[A. Otto]
[B. Theresa]
[C. Welt]
[D. Shigure Kira]
After reading the question, under the strange gazes of the crowd, Theres looked at the question mentioning her, blushed and exclaimed.
"I'm not a lemon-faced person!"
What lemon-faced person!
Athough I did feel a little sour when I learned that Cecilia had been seduced by that pig Siegfried, but how could I be so jealous when it comes to things between girls?
Unlike Theresa who was utterly shy after her secret was exposed, Kiana was stunned by the name she saw again in the question.
Mom... Cecilia...
This is so strange... yet so familiar.
Kiana lowered her head, feeling a mixture of anticipation and trepidation.
She had never met her supposed mother.
"About Kiana's parents?" Mei's eyes flickered with surprise.
Siegfried Kiana often mentioned them, even meeting them a few days ago.
As for Kiana's mother...
She had never heard Kiana mention her, and she didn't seem to have appeared in the previous questions.
However, judging by the connection in the question, Mei fixed her gaze on Theresa and asked.
"Principal Theresa, do you know the one mentioned in the question?"