Honkai Impact: Merc's Involvement

Chapter 11: The Valkyrie Exams

It was the final night before the Valkyrie Exams tomorrow as while Alex was sitting down on the couch watching television, there was a loud ruckus going on behind him as at the dining table, Kiana having last minute studies as she was basically being tutored by everyone in the dormitory.

Alex had been told that Kiana wasn't the sharpest tool in the shed but he at least thought that she would be competent enough in her studies.

Turns out that to his genuine surprise, he found out that she was extremely awful at almost every class.

'Just how can someone be so rock bottom stupid?' Thought Alex.

Eventually the tutoring session finally ended as Himeko informed the three girls to get a good night's rest for tomorrow's exam.

With that the girls all went up to their rooms with Himeko and Theresa eventually going to their rooms.

That left Alex at the living room on his own with Fu Hua still in the kitchen as she was washing dishes.

Soon Fu Hua had finished as she walked over to the sofa and sat down next to Alex.

"You not gonna sleep right now?" Asked Fu Hua.

"Seeing as I have no plans tomorrow and will most likely be on my own, I figured I could stay up a little longer." Said Alex. "What about you? Shouldn't you already be going to bed? Being the class monitor I assume that you'll be playing a major role in these exams." Said Alex.

"I am indeed, however I just wanted to inform you that Himeko and Theresa wanted me to give you this." Said Fu Hua.

She then handed Alex a white envelope that was sealed.

Alex grabbed and then opened it, pulling out a letter.

"Dear Alex Mustang. On behalf of Principal Theresa Apocalypse from St. Freya High, we'd like for you to be a special guest and attend St. Freya High's Valkyrie Exams as a spectator."

From Major Murata Himeko of St. Freya High School.

As Alex finished reading, he put the letter back into the note and closed it before looking at Fu Hua.

"What's this all about? There has to be a reason as to why they're inviting me." Said Alex.

"Well, Theresa still wanted to repay you somehow after failing to fully pay off your contract for the Selene mission, so she decided to have you come attend the physical section of the exams as a spectator. You'll be sitting in a sectioned off area from the students alongside Rita Rossweisse. She's the special guest on behalf of Otto Apocalypse." Said Fu Hua.

'Huh. So I'll be seated with that maid from earlier today.' Thought Alex.

After thinking about it for a while long, he handed the note back to Fu Hua as he looked at her with a smile.

"Alright then sure why not. I'll be there." Said Alex.

"Thank you Alex. I'll inform Principal Theresa and Himeko tomorrow morning. One last thing, I'll be sent here to pick you up just before noon tomorrow that way you'll be in the stands just in time." Said Fu Hua.

Alex nodded and bid Fu Hua a goodbye as she walked off to her room getting ready to sleep.

Eventually after watching television for a few minutes more, Alex finally decided to go to bed as he turned off the television and then the lights in the living room as he walked up the flight of stairs and entered Bronya's room as the girl herself was already sound asleep.