Chapter 57

**My Mother, the Machine** (機械の母 *Kikai no Haha*) is the 57th chapter of Hiro Mashima's *Edens Zero*.

A flashback shows Homura and Valkyrie's past together, and why the latter leaves her student...

## Summary

After the recording in the B-Cube is shown to the group, shocking Shiki and Rebecca, Homura runs to someplace else in the Labor District. A flashback occurs, taking place ten years ago on Oedo. A young Homura trains under Valkyrie, who remarks that although the civilization isn't as advanced the place is lovely to live in. Homura adds that the sushi here is delicious, to which Valkyrie agrees and reminds her not to move. The android expresses that she's still surprised that a crying mess of a girl wants to learn how to use a sword. Homura replies that she wants to be stronger to help her next time. Sometime later, they eat Dango together and Homura compliments her mentor's kimono. Valkyrie notices that her student never lets go of her doll and wonders why. Homura explains that it was a gift from her mother, so she carries it around with her so that she'll be able to find her. Valkyrie is surprised that her mother's alive, having been sure that she passed during the war, which student informs her that she left the planet before the war started to earn money. Three women gossip about Valkyrie from afar, wondering why a robot who wreaked havoc in the war down south is doing in their town and notes how terrifying that she's playing mother to a human girl. Homura talks back to the three, stating that Valkyrie is her mentor. An embarrassed Valkyrie takes her away, asking why she says everything that comes to her, yet adds that it is one of the best things about her.

Five years later, a teen Homura is cornered by Kenta and his friends, who want Homura to give her robot mother to them. She repeatedly denies that Valkyrie is her mother and that she is an object, eventually leading to a fight. Kenta's Father, the magistrate of the town holds a court for the fight. He proclaims that since it was a quarrel between children, he would like to resolve it peaceably. He states they will drop all charges if Homura apologizes, but she refuses. The two teens start arguing again, and Kenta's father orders his men to stop them. Now alone with Valkyrie, the magistrate tells her that if she can't discipline her child then she should stop pretending to be her mother, though remarking that this is what he gets for spoiling his son and that he at least can love him. He clarifies that it isn't about humans or machines, rather parents can love their children because they are their own flesh and blood and that Valkyrie is not the girl's mother. As they walk, the girl states that they should've apologized and cries. Because of this Valkyrie couldn't find the words, and decided to find Homura's real mother. She goes to Mildian, which Xiaomei remarks that she left the child alone and that the neighborhood cat stole the note she left. Valkyrie is shocked about this, making it seem that she left without saying anything, but brushes it off as she'll come back after she completes her goal. She states that Homura needs her real mother and asks Xiaomei to tell her where she is. Xiaomei states that she will see for her the location of Homura's mother, Kurenai Kōgetsu.

## Characters In Order of Appearance

1. Homura Kōgetsu
2. Rebecca Bluegarden
3. Shiki Granbell
4. Valkyrie Yuna *(Flashback)*
5. Kenta *(Flashback)*
6. Kenta's Father *(Flashback)*
7. Xiaomei *(Flashback)*
8. Kurenai Kōgetsu

## Appearances

	+ Sun Jewel
		- Labor District
	+ Oedo *(Flashback)*
	+ Mildian *(Flashback)*
		- Temple of Knowledge *(Flashback)*

**Items*** B-Cube *(Flashback)*