In this world, individuals possessing the aptitude to become a Valkyrie are few and far between. Among the various Valkyrie academies, St. Freya—famed for its lax standards—naturally has a modest student body.
However, Schicksal is the world's foremost organization. Financial matters aside, the sheer land area occupied by each of its branches is absolutely immense.
As a vital component of the Far East Branch, St. Freya Academy occupies an entire island unto itself.
With its vast grounds and sparse population, the living quarters for Valkyrie candidates are a world away from the cramped "pigeon cages" typical of schools in the Celestial Dynasty.
A study, balcony, bedroom, and living room are all standard features. Calling these places "dormitories" is an understatement; they are high-end apartments in all but name.
It goes without saying, then, that the dorms at St. Freya are equipped with private changing rooms and bathrooms.
"So, this is the peeping route you've cooked up?"
Li Zihan had been invited to the Rice Herrscher's dorm by Kiana. They had chatted, had tea, and killed time until after dinner. Now, he shot a perplexed look at the white-haired dango who was furtively dragging him toward the changing room.
Kiana, whose guilty conscience was written all over her face, darted her eyes around like a third-rate spy before pushing open the changing room door.
Bronya and Seele were out.
Great-Aunt and Himeko had scarpered right after mooching dinner.
Perfect.
All she had to do was avoid being caught by Mei, and she was in the clear.
Feeling that the heavens, the earth, and the people had all aligned in her favor, Miss Kiana's heart pounded with a bit of excitement.
"Get in, quick!"
Li Zihan could have easily peeped using familiars, phase-shifting, or even optical camouflage. However, he had a feeling that doing it alongside Kiana would be far more amusing, so he promptly slipped in behind her.
Kiana then gently closed the door.
Li Zihan gave the room a quick scan.
Everything was tidy, with no clothes strewn about. Mei had obviously put her garments away in the closet before her shower instead of tossing them carelessly aside.
So, any hopes of spotting some "original flavor" underwear were pure fantasy.
"How are we supposed to see anything?" Li Zihan shrugged after his inspection revealed nothing.
"Ah Li, lower your voice!"
Hearing his undisguised volume, Kiana was so startled her soul nearly fled her body.
She frantically clamped a hand over Li Zihan's mouth, shooting him a vicious glare as she hissed her warning.
If Mei discovered them, it would be GG.
"Don't talk."
She pulled Li Zihan over to a wall decoration and issued another warning.
Li Zihan nodded with a solemn expression, switching to telepathy to convey his thoughts.
(Is there something behind this?)
Kiana, no stranger to telepathy, nodded back. She then mouthed her words with her small, vivid lips.
(Yes. The legacy left behind by our seniors.)
With practiced ease, she moved aside the wall calendar—which had been kept because it was pretty and had a certain girly charm.
And there it was. A tiny hole, no bigger than the tip of a little finger, appeared before them.
What else could one expect from St. Freya, the legendary yuri academy?
The "legacy" from the seniors was, of course, a peeping hole.
With his transcendent senses, Li Zihan could easily peer through the small opening and see the swirling mist on the other side.
And within that mist, a very slender and graceful figure was already vaguely visible.
Splash—splash—
The gentle sound of water hitting the tiled floor drifted from the bathroom, stirring the imagination.
The scent of lavender diffused through the humid air as steam billowed through the bathroom, creating a swirling fog like a light, silken veil.
That lavender fragrance even wafted through the precious observation port left by their St. Freya predecessors, lending a faint, sweet scent to the changing room.
Even with the mist in the way, Li Zihan's extraordinary eyesight allowed him to see the warm water spraying from the showerhead, cascading down onto the girl's fair, lovely, and straight jade-like neck.
Pristine, crystalline droplets trickled down the curves of her body, washing over her moon-white form.
In the Far East, it was customary to rinse off before taking a bath.
Mei, standing under the shower, was clearly performing this pre-bath ritual.
For a pair of peepers, this was unquestionably the perfect moment.
They could witness the bather's complete figure.
Yes, the peepers in question were Li Zihan and Kiana.
Like a bolt of lightning tearing through the night, the spirit of the Second Generation Golden Generation surged through Li Zihan's chest.
Nice.
Beside him, the white-haired dango occupying the prime viewing spot was even more of a mess.
Her azure eyes were glazed over, and a faint glistening sheen of drool had appeared at the corner of her mouth.
If K423 were a boy, she would be an absolute top-tier lecher.
A pity, then, that Karna had descended as a Rider & Lancer. He hadn't come with the requisite skills of an Archer.
Li Zihan sighed internally. The hole was too small, the steam was too obstructive, and Kiana was hogging the best spot. He couldn't see everything clearly.
If one of Karna's dual classes had been Archer, he would have likely inherited Clairvoyance through the Saint Graph.
The Little Sun's lifelong nemesis, Zhou Black Duck, had Clairvoyance ranked B+. Unlike Red A's version which was for long-distance sight, his could lock onto distant targets with dynamic vision and even see through objects.
As Arjuna's eternal rival, Karna's own Clairvoyance would not have been far behind.
But having exhausted all his Command Seals on erasing curses, Li Zihan had none left to grant Karna extra skills. If he wanted a clearer view, he had no choice but to seize a better position.
Driven by this thought, and under Kiana's slightly stunned gaze, he brazenly strode to her side, nudged her out of the way, and claimed the optimal viewing spot for himself.
The parts previously obscured by the mist now entered his line of sight completely.
Her flawless bust, developed far beyond her peers; the small, exquisite navel in the center of her flat, soft abdomen; and her long, slender, straight legs... the kind that, as the meme about Second Brother Guan Yu goes, you could admire for an entire year.
Meanwhile, on the other side of the wall, the showering girl suddenly grew alert.
Was that her imagination?
She felt as if she'd just sensed the gaze of Kiana or Li Zihan.
Should I go out and check?
As she mulled it over, her expression hardened.
Outside, the young man who had just stolen Kiana's spot was still marveling at Miss Mei's perfect physique.
And then—
A powerful force slammed into him from the side, sending Li Zihan stumbling, nearly crashing to the floor.
The perpetrator was, of course, Kiana, whom he had just shoved aside.
(Don't you dare steal my spot, you bastard Ah Li!)
The message blazed from Kiana's eyes.
At this moment, the internal strife of the lecher duo had officially begun.