California Institute of Technology

In the coffee shop, Ji Zi’s fiery red hair was tied into a ponytail and fell on her shoulders. The black-framed glasses and white shirt that exuded a youthful yet somewhat erudite charm made the already gentle and decent Ji Zi even more gentle.

With her slender legs wrapped in jeans elegantly pressed together, Jizi picked up the coffee, took a sip, and said with a smile, “Ms. Theresa, I understand what you said, but… I have one more thing I want to ask you.”

“What is it, Miss Himeko?”

“My father’s affairs… I wonder how much Miss Theresa knows?”

Although she appears to be casual on the surface, her beautiful eyes filled with nervousness and excitement reveal Himeko’s inner unrest. One of the main reasons why she joined the Valkyrie Corps is because of her father, Ryusuke Murata.

Now that one of the S-class Valkyries of Destiny came to her in person, how could she miss such a good opportunity to ask?

“Ms. Himeko’s father?”

“Well, my father used to work for Tianming, but he has lost contact recently. So… I want to ask about my father.”

Looking at Ji Zi’s amber eyes, Theresa did not answer the question immediately, but looked through the information. Soon, she found the information about Ji Zi’s father that was specially marked by Luo Ci.

“…I’m sorry, Miss Himeko, I can’t give you the answer you want about your father. I’m afraid you should ask the vice-president of our Saint Freya Academy about this matter.”

The vice-president was naturally Luo Ci. After all, he was better than himself in terms of money and teaching ability. Moreover, it was difficult to find such things in the Destiny Database. It was estimated that only Luo Ci had special channels to investigate.

“is that so……”

Ji Zi was silent. Even though she was prepared to not get any news, she still felt a little disappointed after hearing Theresa’s words.

But soon, a glimmer of hope rekindled in her heart.

She put down her coffee, placed her slender arms on the table, gently rested her chest on them, and asked, “Ms. Theresa, I wonder if I can meet the vice-president you mentioned?”

“Well… generally, only those who become teachers at St. Freya’s Academy can see him…”

When Theresa heard that Ji Zi wanted to meet Luo Ci, her first reaction was to refuse. After all, Luo Ci was so charming, and Ji Zi was at the age of being infatuated. If they met, she couldn’t imagine what would happen next…

She came here to recruit teachers, not to recruit concubines for Luo Ci, so it is better to avoid the two of them meeting in the short term.

“Is it not possible, Miss Theresa?”

“Um…how should I put it…”

Seeing Ji Zi sighing helplessly, Theresa’s brain began to work rapidly, and soon, an idea appeared in her mind.

She coughed twice and said seriously, “Ahem… It’s not that I can’t meet you, but I have to go through a round of exams to prove that Miss Jizi is qualified to be a teacher at St. Freya Academy.”

Jizi’s face was complicated as she subconsciously straightened her chest. She always felt that Theresa’s tone carried a hint of success. However, she didn’t care and focused on the exam.

In terms of knowledge, as long as it is within her professional scope, there is really no pressure. After all, in this university, she, Wuliangta Jizi, is considered a top student, although… she is still far behind great scientists like Einstein.

Pushing up her glasses, Ji Zi said confidently, “As long as they don’t test me on Valkyrie knowledge, I think I can still pass. After all, I’m considered an excellent student…”

“Ms. Himeko is really confident, but I’m sorry to disappoint you. The entrance exam for teachers at Saint Freya Academy does test more knowledge about Honkai.”

Theresa was not surprised by Jizi’s confidence. Being admitted to this university did show that she had talent, but this knowledge was not what St. Freya’s Academy taught.

“? But the problem is, I’ve only just come into contact with Honkai.”

Hearing this, Ji Zi was stunned. She knew nothing about Honkai now. Wouldn’t it be difficult for her to survive if she was tested in this aspect?

“No, no, Ms. Himeko misunderstood. St. Freya Academy has just been established, so there are no students yet. The exam is conducted before recruiting students, and the teachers will be trained for three to eight years. During the training period, St. Freya provides food and accommodation, five insurances and one fund, as well as many other benefits~”

Theresa smiled playfully, and Ji Zi was also stunned.

“It’s really… a very attractive welfare system. However, isn’t the academy afraid that the teachers will quit after the training is over?”

“Freebie? Want to know about the Destiny Credit Blacklist?”

“…I have a general understanding of Miss Theresa, and I have decided…”

With a sigh, Ji Zi decided to give St. Freya Academy a try. After all, an invitation from an S-rank Valkyrie is better than struggling from the bottom of the destiny, right?

“Okay! Let’s sign the contract!”

Seeing that Jizi agreed, Theresa took out the contract and prepared to sign it. But before Jizi finished reading the contract, a bell rang from Theresa’s waist.

Hearing the ringtone, Theresa instantly confirmed that it was Luo Ci calling, and immediately answered the phone, and lowered her voice and said: “Luo Ci, why are you calling at this time? I can sign the contract soon!”

“Theresa, give the phone to Miss Jizi, I’ll talk to her.”

“Eh? No, we’re about to sign the contract…”

“It’s about her father.”

When Theresa heard that it was about Jizi’s father, she swallowed the words in her throat. Helplessly, she had to hand the phone over to Jizi while she looked puzzled.

“you are?”

“I’m the vice-president of St. Freya Academy. Sister Jizi can call me Luo Ci. I called to talk about your father.”

“My father? Vice-Principal, you…”

Ji Zi was startled and immediately stood up from her chair, her beautiful eyes filled with curiosity and nervousness.

“Don’t be nervous. It’s not appropriate to talk in a cafe. Come back with Theresa first.”

“Well…well, I’ve already signed the contract anyway.”

178: The Transmission of Dreams

Signing the contract means getting on a pirate ship, and it would be difficult for Jizi to withdraw. Besides, she really wants to know the secret behind her father’s disappearance…

After a few more simple words, Luo Ci hung up the phone. At the same time, Theresa also called back Xilin who was playing outside, and prepared to take Ji Zi back to the courtyard.

After returning the phone to Theresa, Jizi asked curiously, “…Ms. Theresa, where is your residence?”

“Oh, it’s in Shenzhou. But a day is enough for the round trip, and we will send Miss Himeko back by then.”

“Uh… As expected of you, it’s Destiny. You’re really rich and powerful.”

Ji Zi did not think about space teleportation, but subconsciously thought that Theresa only had a private jet as a fast means of transportation.

Theresa didn’t explain much. After taking the phone with a smile, she waved to the waiter, paid the bill, and planned to wait for Xilin at the entrance of the University of California.

“By the way, Ms. Theresa, do I need to…pack my luggage?”

“No need. You will be employed after you graduate, so you should just focus on your studies now.”

“That’s it…”

Thanks to Theresa’s background, Himeko’s university internship was quickly set at St. Freya Academy, and with the benefit of Luo Ci, Theresa gave Himeko the first month’s internship salary.

After all, she was still in school, and Jizi was really short of money. It was only half of the basic salary of a C-level Valkyrie, but it still shocked Jizi beyond words.

She couldn’t help but start to wonder how much a Valkyrie actually earned…

——Shenzhou Villa

A pink and purple portal emerged like a whirlpool, and Ji Zi, who was dressed in casual clothes, was quickly pushed out by Xilin. After a stagger, her surging chest finally stabilized, allowing the tall girl to stand firmly.

Pushing her glasses, Ji Zi looked up at the courtyard. Soon, she saw Luo Ci sitting on a stone bench and waving to her.

“Nice to meet you, Sister Jizi. I am Luo Ci, the vice-president of Saint Freya Academy.”

“Hello, what should I call you?”

“Just call me Luo Ci. Please take a seat, Sister Jizi… Theresa, Celine, please go check on Kiana and Bronya.”

The moment she saw Luo Ci, looking at that charming face, Ji Zi felt a sense of nervousness in her heart, and even held the files in her arms tighter.

With her throat rolling, Ji Zi suppressed her inner restlessness and sat down on the stone bench as gracefully as possible. At this time, Shenzhou was still not warm, and Ji Zi, who was wearing thin clothes, felt a chill on her buttocks after sitting down.

Fortunately, Luo Ci was very experienced and quickly brought Ji Zi a cup of hot tea to warm her up.

“Sister Himeko, Theresa should have told you about teaching at the academy, right?”

“Well… Saint Freya’s benefits are very good, so I don’t have to look for a new job. But I’m curious, why did the vice-president find me?”

After a brief introduction, Ji Zi indirectly introduced the topic of her father. She knew her own weight, and it was impossible for him to fancy her. It was probably because of her father.

Luo Ci, who possessed Yu Duchen, easily saw through Ji Zi’s thoughts. She put the snacks on the table, sat back with a smile, and jokingly said, “Sister Ji Zi, how do you know that I’m not attracted to you?”

“I……”

Ji Zi was shocked, and she didn’t know what to say for a moment because her thoughts were seen through. But as Luo Ci waved his hand, she slowly relaxed, and Luo Ci continued the topic.

He took a sip of tea, and said in a gradually serious tone: “Sister Jizi, your father…Excuse me, I don’t want to tell you about him, because his ending and what he did were not good.”

“…It doesn’t matter. I just need an answer. I don’t care whether the result is good or bad…”

“Don’t lie to yourself, Sister Jizi. Girls are all emotional, even if your father doesn’t care about you and your daughter.”

Before Ji Zi finished her words, Luo Ci interrupted her. He had seen through Ji Zi’s thoughts through her clear eyes, stood up, walked slowly in front of Ji Zi, and placed one hand on her fiery red hair.

Without waiting for Ji Zi to reply, Luo Ci continued, “Sister Ji Zi, I will tell you about your father now. I hope you can get over your grief as soon as possible.”

As Yu Duchen passed on the memories of Wuliangta Longjie to Ji Zi, he did not hide anything, whether it was his attempt to seize Li Lu’s power or his yearning for the starry sky.

Soon, Ji Zi covered her forehead with her fair hands. After a moment of daze, tears filled her eyes, but not a single drop fell.

There is no doubt that as a daughter, her feelings towards her father are complicated, but she knows that her father is wrong and she did not turn back in the end…

“Sister Jizi, if you don’t want, I can delete this memory of yours.”

“No need… Thank you Luo Ci, I think I have found my next path.”

Ji Zi wiped away her tears with her fingers, then gently hugged Luo Ci, expressing her wishes in an intimate and gentle tone.

She will join St. Freya Academy and continue her dream of space travel. No matter how wrong Ryusuke Muliangta is, she is still the daughter of that bastard father. The dream he failed to fulfill, she, his daughter, will complete it…

Seeing Ji Zi gradually recovering from her sadness, Luo Ci breathed a sigh of relief, but still couldn’t help but said, “Sister Ji Zi, please don’t wipe your snot and tears on my clothes…”

“…Why, do you look down on me? This is the first time I’ve cried in a boy’s arms. Luo Ci, shouldn’t you be more tolerant?”

Ji Zi paused, but soon pushed aside her bangs and teased Luo Ci with a smile. Her gentle tone made it seem as if they were not in a superior-subordinate relationship, but a brother-sister relationship.

Of course, this is largely due to Luo Ci’s charm, but it is still undeniable that Luo Ci really doesn’t want Ji Zi to be too sad.

Just think of it as a father’s dream being passed on to his daughter.

“Tsk~ Sister Jizi, how old are you? I’m probably older than you!”

“Oh? Then sister will definitely come to see you if she has a chance. Where is your age?”

Although Ji Zi was still young, her gentle and lively personality remained unchanged. She pinched Luo Ci’s face, told a dirty joke and eased the atmosphere.

However, she had finished talking about her father, but not about the appointment. After a brief banter between the siblings, Ji Zi became humble like an employee again.