Honkai Impact: Grandma Pine Sparrow is still chasing me!

Chapter 65 Where is my alternate identity?

Far East Branch St. Freya Academy, Principal's Office.

"Qiong, I hope you can give me a reasonable explanation for your appearance in Changkong City."

Theresa placed her feet on the chair and her hands on the table, trying to give the obediently sitting Sora a sense of pressure from the headmaster.

Unfortunately, the mere headmistress's intimidating presence was less than Kiana's when she was angry, and she couldn't scare the well-prepared Sora at all.

"Headmaster, would you believe me if I told you I took a nap and woke up in Changkong City?"

"You don't believe me? Do you think you're the Herrscher of the Void? That you can teleport instantly?"

"Why not? How can it be impossible?"

"Impossible, absolutely impossible! I know what the Herrscher of the Void looks like, and she's been dead for over a decade!"

Great, the first step of leading them astray was successful.

"How do you know so much, Principal?"

"Because I participated in that war back then! Back in the day... Hey kid, don't change the subject! Tell me, how did you end up in Changkong City?!"

According to Kiana and Bronya's testimonies, Sora arrived in Changkong City earlier than Kiana and even made contact with Raiden Mei and Bronya before her. Even if Theresa's little brain isn't sharp enough, she can still tell that there's something fishy about Sora.

How did he arrive in Changkong City without anyone noticing or helping him? And how did he manage to make precise contact with the unactivated Third Herrscher body? It couldn't be that coincidental, could it?

Unless Sora performs a teleportation demonstration for Theresa on the spot, she absolutely will not believe any of Sora's subsequent explanations!

Theresa wasn't as easily fooled as Qiong thought. "Let's just sell Old Yang out!"

However, it would be best to appease Theresa before selling, otherwise Walter will be in trouble.

Qiong stood up, walked around the table, and went to Theresa's side.

"Just say what you have to say. Why are you suddenly leaning in at me?"

For Theresa, the tall, imposing figure of the man standing close to her, looking her in the eye as he stood on the chair, made her feel quite uncomfortable.

She herself felt ashamed!

"Actually, my beloved Principal Theresa Apocalypse, I have a small gift for you." After saying that, Qiong winked at Theresa.

Has this kid been struck by lightning?

"I don't accept bribes."

Theresa looked at Sora with suspicion. She wondered if Sora had gone mad, trying to bribe the headmaster. What was she thinking?

"Don't worry, I didn't offer any bribes. This is just a small gift, nothing more."

A faint smile appeared on Qiong's lips. He took out a comic book that he hadn't read more than a few times and flipped through a couple of pages in front of Theresa, quickly attracting Theresa's attention.

Fortunately, Theresa's people retrieved all the luggage, otherwise he would be helpless now.

As mentioned before, Walter Yang, whose main job is the leader of the Anti-Entropy Alliance and who is currently working part-time as an Anti-Entropy spy and undercover agent at St. Freya Academy, is also an anime enthusiast. Before Qiong set off, he even gave her two unreleased comic books containing the story of the Great Demon King Houmu battling Pam.

He didn't like the cheeky yellow rabbit, but he absolutely adored Theresa and Bronya.

"This is... Houmu Comics?"

Theresa snatched the comic book from Sora's hand, her original seriousness vanishing instantly.

"So, Headmaster, do you like it?" Qiong took two steps back, revealing a cheeky smile just like Houmu's.

However, Theresa's eyes were completely glued to the comic book, so she didn't notice.

"Like it? Yeah, right! Who would like a comic book that only kids would read!"

Aren't you Trillie, the magical girl?

"Give me back the book. I'll just give it to Kiana and Bronya."

"no!"

She hasn't read this comic before, so we can't let it go!

Theresa seemed to realize that her reaction was a bit off, and looked up at the grinning Qiong, feeling furious.

"What are you doing reading comics, kid? Focus on your studies! I'll keep these two for you for now..."

But then she thought, "Wouldn't it be a bit much to take it for free?" Theresa added.

"Tell me honestly about skipping class to go to Changkong City. I'll let you off the hook since this is your first offense, but you must tell me the truth!"

"Of course, I will tell the truth."

Qiong glanced at the comic book, silently apologizing to Walter.

I'm so sorry, Uncle Yang! I really can't cover this up without exposing you!

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"Headmaster, I heard you were looking for me?"

Walter Young, who knew nothing about it, was summoned to the principal's office in a daze.

"Professor Walter, was it you who helped Qiong go to Changkong City?"

"Ah I?"

Walter feigned surprise and pointed to himself, while a storm raged within him.

Wait a minute, was my security really that bad? How did it get leaked?

"No need to pretend anymore, Qiong has already confessed everything!"

Old Yang's heart suddenly calmed down.

If there's a mole within the organization, then it's not surprising.

But what benefits did Theresa give Qiong that made him betray his beloved Uncle Yang like that? He blamed himself for not explaining things clearly to Qiong, and more importantly, he seemed to need to find a reason to explain immediately, otherwise things would get very complicated…

Seeing Walter remain silent, Theresa smiled with relief.

"Alright, everyone makes mistakes. You just helped a male classmate. This time, I, the headmaster, will be magnanimous and won't punish you!"

"Thank you very much, Headmaster."

Walter looked hesitantly at Theresa, who was all smiles.

Something's strange.

If it were the Theresa he remembered, she would at least threaten him with deducting his salary or give him a warning... What's with this rather ingratiating attitude?

"Headmaster, if there's nothing else, I'll be going now."

"Don't rush, Mr. Walter, take a look at this?"

Walter, who was about to get up, soon saw his new Homura game, which had not yet been released.

"If it weren't for Qiong, I really wouldn't have known that the author of the Houmu manga was right next to me!"

Old Yang: Damn, even Qiong exposed this? Where's my alternate account?

Ignoring the expression behind Walter's glasses—a mixture of helplessness, sadness, pain, and embarrassment—Theresa, overly excited, continued.

"Teacher Welt—oh no, the author of Hom, please give me your autograph!"

"it is good……"

"Thank you so much!" Theresa accepted the comic book signed by Old Yang's trembling hand as if it were a treasure, as happy as a child, with no trace of the principal's dignity remaining.

"Professor Walter, we need to sign this too! Um, what's the next step in the story? What will happen to Houla and Houmei...?"

In short, for the sake of the comics, Theresa not only did not punish Walter, but instead left the principal's office with a bunch of comics signed by Old Yang, leaving Walter behind with his hand cramping from signing so many.

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I was so busy watching North America's quadrennial mega-reality show today that I almost forgot to update, haha.

I'll stock up next time.