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[Chapter 321: Kiana and Sirin's Current Situation] If Bronya were left alone against the others, honestly, she'd still be quite confident s

[Chapter 321: Kiana and Sirin's Current Situation]If Bronya were left alone against the others, honestly, she'd still be quite confident she could protect Kiana.But the other side was well prepared and even had multiple people working together.Yae Sakura couldn't handle me?No problem. We still have two S-rank Valkyries here. One is the strongest, Durandal, who recently gained new powers from Su.And the other, of course, is Rita.As a relatively young S-rank Valkyrie, Rita's abilities are unquestionable. In the end, Bronya could only leave a few tracking devices, hoping they wouldn't get lost at Schicksal Headquarters.Bronya then told Bronie and Theresa about the incident.Theresa was shocked.She couldn't believe her grandfather would do such a thing.But with Bronya's situation laid before her, she had no choice but to accept the truth.Thinking back to the brief time she had spent with Kiana, and seeing the child's carefree smile where beneath it lies a desperate child wanting to find her father... Her determination to fight the Honkai was no less than that of any Valkyrie.From the moment they met, Theresa was completely certain that this lovely girl was her niece, Cecilia's child, and one of her few relatives.She had failed to protect Cecilia before, and today...Theresa would never let her grandfather take Kiana away!"Excuse me, Himeko, and Miss Medea, I need to stop my grandfather. The Hyperion is about to set sail!""Going to save Kiana? Wouldn't that count as us going against Schicksal? But it's true, I promised Miss Bronie that I would protect Kiana and the others."As the captain of the Hyperion, Himeko was surprised by the sudden turn of events after hearing Theresa's words.Because of Bronie's favor, Himeko didn't refuse.Besides, Kiana is so adorable. Although she may seem uneasy at times, she's actually a good kid.The Far East Branch has a high degree of autonomy. Schicksal has silently targeted the Valkyries there. Today it's Kiana, but what will happen tomorrow?The incident with Wendy was still fresh in her mind, and Schicksal's actions made Himeko feel that they aren't reliable.She had a feeling that Kiana might suffer serious harm after arriving at Schicksal Headquarters. So, Himeko activated the Hyperion without hesitation."Hey! Murata Himeko, it's fine if Theresa is being naive, but why are you following suit?"Medea looked completely confused by their actions. Going against Schicksal for a single student—no normal person would do such a thing, right?"Theresa has said since the school was founded that she will never give up on any student and will never let any student suffer harm in school again. They deserve a complete childhood, not a life of pain and hatred. Only by discovering the beauty of the world can they truly fight for it from the bottom of their hearts."Watching Himeko's expression, Medea—or rather, Otto—smiled with satisfaction.There are many excellent teachers at St. Freya Academy."And this time, it was Kiana who was arrested.""It was her..."While she knew who was arrested, Medea certainly didn't.So she had to act more like surprise. Besides, Medea's identity had a relatively good relationship with Kiana, and the reason for her actions, as outlined by Bronie, had been revealed.Otto realized that this Murata Himeko was indeed a very good teacher, caring and attentive to Kiana, and their relationship was very deep.If her original plan had gone according to plan, where she awakened the Herrscher with love, then the person most likely to be killed immediately after Kiana's awakening would be Himeko.Did Bronie anticipate this and therefore create this scenario for her?But how could she have foreseen this?Theresa's unhesitating betrayal, Himeko's unwavering participation, theyvwere all within Bronie's expectations.But now was not the time to dwell on such matters. Otto's gaze hardened, and she looked at Himeko."If it's Kiana, then I must go."Himeko agreed.Although Kiana was usually mischievous, she was indeed a very good child. If you can't even protect your children, then you can't protect the future either.Agreed, the Hyperion set sail.Rita and her group moved swiftly, carrying Kiana and dashing a thousand miles, directly to the island of Schicksal’s Headquarters.Durandal was eager to know Otto's thoughts, but Otto explained that everything was about defeating the Honkai.Honestly, Durandal couldn't figure out how this had anything to do with Kiana, and Otto managed to temporarily fool Durandal with a diversionary tactic.Durandal hadn't previously cared so much about anything other than fighting the Honkai. Could it be that Bronie had been giving her a little scorn when she was giving her some special treatment?That shouldn't have been the case, after all. Bronie had said it wouldn't hinder her, and the imaginary contract was absolutely valid.Thankfully, her trickery had succeeded. Looking at Kiana, sleeping in the culture medium, Otto smiled with satisfaction."Long time no see, my dear K423. Inject Honkai energy, increase the dosage~"…"Something's wrong! Otto, Otto's attacking Kiana!"Bronya's message was also seen by Ellie. Thinking that Bronya might be preparing for her next project and might not see it, Ellie quickly went to find her.Bronya was currently applying a face mask."Did Otto strike again? But this is all within the script. Don't worry, Ellie. Sirin's situation is quite unique. She's currently experiencing a state of self-perception confusion. Unlike Welt Joyce within Bronya's Herrscher Core, hatred or negative emotions can have a far greater impact on a person's personality and consciousness. Plus, Kiana herself isn't a naturally developed child."So, the main focus this time is on resolving the Sirin within Kiana's mind.At least Sirin used to be a good kid. But recently, based on Kiana's supporters and Black Seele's descriptions, Sirin's active time has decreased, and she doesn't seem to be aware of it. The Herrscher of Sentience’s professional examination also offered an explanation for the confusion of self-perception.Sirin, under the influence of the Herrscher Core, had begun to lose track of her true identity.Is it another consciousness born within Kiana, or is it the true Sirin within the Herrscher Core who seeks to destroy the world?The promise of a better life made Sirin pause, but it wasn't enough to completely offset the true Sirin’s hatred and curse for humanity.This time through the Memorial reana, Otto made Kiana to experience the events of the Second Eruption firsthand.She was attempting to awaken the one within Kiana. After all, Otto had already met that ill-tempered little queen in Singapore.By highlighting this, she helped Kiana realize her identity as a Herrscher while simultaneously increasing Kiana’s Herrscher power, creating a fully human Herrscher of the Void.The Herrscher of the Void’s abilities were the key to her journey to the Tree of Imaginary Numbers. The scenario Bronie presented was, naturally, to sacrifice a close friend, using pain to foster growth. However, this so-called friend was to be fake, not real.To be honest, Otto still didn't quite understand Bronie's reason for going to such lengths, but this plan was uniquely her own. She believed in humanity, in the power of love, and could allow Kiana to control the Herrscher’s power.Perhaps it was because Kiana’s situation was truly unique; otherwise, Bronie would have easily allowed Kiana to master the Herrscher of the Void, just as she had with the Herrscher of Thunder and the Herrscher of Wind."Extraordinary circumstances call for extraordinary measures? Is this really okay?"Ellie was deeply concerned. Bronie had mentioned similar plans before, and she had even struggled with whether she should even undertake such a move.But now, it was no longer a matter of whether or not she could do it; it was a matter of necessity.Bronie shook her head. "Mobius examined this long ago, and Vil-V confirmed that Kiana’s consciousness is even more unique. This isn’t a conscious split, but rather a hollow shell that shouldn't have had self-awareness. It’s sprouting a new will from a seed within the Herrscher Core."Hearing Bronie's words, Ellie knew that Kiana's situation was truly unique.She was both Sirin and not quite like the real Sirin.It was like a continuation of Sirin’s life, but perhaps the relationship wasn’t that close."So, what we need to do next is step on the accelerator and flood Kiana with Honkai energy, giving both Sirin and Kiana a good shock. Then, use Stigmata Shariac's Serum to eliminate Sirin's influence all at once. However, this will cause significant harm to Sirin now.""What kind of harm will it be?""Kiana will probably be unable to contact Sirin, and Sirin will believe she's been betrayed. Then, it'll be like the food she eats becoming part of her body and then suddenly disappearing. What do you think will happen?""If a building with different colored blocks suddenly disappears completely, it's bound to collapse, right?"Ellie suddenly felt that this wasn’t as harmless as Bronie had said.Even the adorable Sirin cat might die!"Time has given Sirin ample room for growth. I only hope she can survive this crisis. And it's time for Kiana to face her true identity. While this may severely impact Kiana’s perspective, it’s also an opportunity for growth. Perhaps the first Herrscher to emerge will actually be Kiana."Hearing that Bronie didn’t seem to have any good solutions to this problem, Ellie lamented that Kiana was destined to face this calamity from birth.She just hopes she survives this terrible ordeal.Bronie then replied to Bronya, saying she would find a way to handle the matter.Word of St. Freya Academy’s betrayal of Schicksal had reached Anti-Entropy, and Tesla would not miss the opportunity to cause trouble at Schicksal Headquarters.Bronie then received a 'warm greeting' from Tesla. Bronie recounted Kiana’s life story and Otto’s actions, and Tesla then pulled Siegfried out and gave her a scathing scolding.Of course, Anti-Entropy’s air battleship had already taken off. It was clear that Tesla had been waiting a long time for this opportunity to cause trouble at Schicksal Headquarters. This time, Miss Tesla might be about to make a big move.Bronie also copied three vials of the Holy Blood Serum left by Dr. Maki and gave it to them when they reunited at Schicksal. If they ever met Kiana later, it would be great to have it available. Even if it didn’t, it could still save their lives under high concentrations of Honkai energy.After all, it was still useful."Normally, regular flights wouldn’t be able to reach Schicksal HQ. Furthermore, Schicksal Sky Island has a very comprehensive air defense system. Any other aerial battleship would be shot down unless it were Theresa’s Hyperion. So, this time, we have to find another way to reach Schicksal."Packaging a large amount of stuff into her suitcase, Bronie looked ready to go."How?"Ellie also changed into the MOTH combat uniform. While it looked like it could be worn casually, she preferred to wear it during combat operations."It's Benares. When the Sirin within Kiana fully awakens, she’ll definitely call out for Benares. Although it's been a while, and Benares is used as a proxy for Sirin’s awakening, its own power is still terrifying. We can take advantage of it."Of course, Bronie could have just projected Gurren Lagann, but she preferred not to be so ostentatious.Projecting a Gurren Lagann would be exciting, but it would cause a lot of trouble later, hindering her game development or research on how to combat Honkai Impact 360.So, using Benares is undoubtedly the best option.She just don’t know how much spiritual power Benares still has, whether she can understand what she'll say and recognize that she and her are on the same page.

"So where is Benares?"

"Of course, it's in Siberia. We can take a slightly longer route from the Far East and reach it unnoticed. As for Anti-Entropy, let them figure it out on their own."

"What are we waiting for? Let’s go!"Ellie still looked worried about Kiana, but everything was proceeding according to plan. It all depended on whether Otto could teach this final lesson.If that didn’t work out, she could go to class on her own. Given her abilities, she shouldn’t die.

At most, Sirin would send herself to the Imaginary Space and get lost for a while. Who knows, she might even end up at the Herta Space Station.

Bronie projected a small plane and sat in the pilot’s seat. The propellers slowly started, and the plane took off directly from the not-so-large Golden Courtyard.

"Lilia, what are Bronie and Ellie doing now? Why do they always seem so busy?""Rosalia, Bronie and the others must be saving the world, so don’t bother them. Otherwise, if the world is destroyed, there won’t be anyone to watch us two idols perform!""But I want Bronie to see our performance first~"---[Chapter 322: Bella, Let's Go~]"Your Excellency, Benares has awakened!""Oh? Finally thinking of protecting your queen? Very good, very good.""Lady Theresa has ordered Hyperion to set sail, and her destination is here.""Heh heh, everyone has a rebellious streak. Her actions this time are not surprising. However, notify the Valkyries of Schicksal. Prepare for Level 1 combat. The Honkai has arrived. Preliminary estimates indicate the appearance of Judgment-level Honkai beasts."As for Theresa, Otto offered a few token words—so as not to let them know she wanted them to come.

To fight the Herrschers and get them to side with humanity, the most important thing is naturally the bond. Theresa is K423's most important bond, and her teachers also hold a very important place in K423's heart.The calls of friends and family, and the bonds they share, will surely awaken K423's sanity, right?Although Otto's plan to create the Herrscher this time was largely flawed, the result was indeed nearly correct.

However, Bronie and Otto's goals differed fundamentally, though the final results were likely similar. Otto certainly didn't want Sirin. After all, Sirin's hatred for Otto was at its peak. If Sirin fully gained power and continued to wander around this civilization, she would undoubtedly cause Otto considerable trouble.

Anyone who dared to hinder Otto's plan to resurrect Kallen would be utterly eliminated at all costs.

... Bronie's plane soared through the sky, employing state-of-the-art radar and optical stealth to completely conceal its presence.

As for the airspace of the countries it passed through?

As long as it remained undetected, nothing would be a problem.

So, when Bronie traveled in a straight line, had little to worry about in terms of excessive energy consumption.

And the massive dragon form of Benares soared through the sky, giving the impression of having arrived in a Western fantasy world.

"Wow, quite a sight! This is Judgment-level Honkai beast Benares. It would be even more interesting if it were standing on the continent of Hyrule!"

Ellie watched from afar as the dragon's silhouette grew from a tiny blue dot to a gigantic size. But it seemed to be only about ten to twenty meters long, only slightly larger than the normal Gurren Lagann.This size seemed a bit too small.

"Ever since the Second Eruption, Benares has been in a deep slumber, constantly under the suppression of Schicksal, like a stone. As for why Benares wasn't completely eliminated, it's mainly because Otto wanted to resurrect Sirin, and Benares's active state was an indicator."

"So Benares must be loyal to Sirin. If the real Sirin were resurrected, would it obey her and head to Schicksal HQ?"Hearing Bronie's words, Ellie began to understand the severity of the self-confusion Bronie had mentioned earlier.

A nearly resurrected form, inheriting Sirin's memories, hatred, abilities, and Benares's testimony.This point is also very important.

No, could it be that Sirin is not really dead?"If Sirin hadn't died, and she had obtained the Herrscher of Death Core, her first move should have been to reshape her original body, rather than doing nothing. After all, that was her power.""Right..."After Bronie said that, Ellie suddenly understood.Why hadn't Sirin changed her appearance immediately in Singapore?That adorable purple cat-headed Sirin was also very pretty!

"What should we do now? Follow Benares? I feel like it would be very troublesome if we were discovered."

Ellie sat in the passenger seat. It was her first time flying a plane. The numerous buttons on the cockpit made Ellie unsure what to do.Bronie slowly pushed the lever to fuel the plane's engines."We need to speed up, then climb onto Benares's back, hitch a ride, and head straight to Hyperion.""Is this really possible?"Not shooting down the enemy, nor following behind them, but approaching and riding on their backs. Ellie had dealt with many Honkai beasts before, but this was her first time seeing such an exchange."Of course, no problem. Watch me."With that, Bronie projected a large speaker.Benares also noticed the plane flying behind her and instinctively launched an attack. A ball of energy, primarily Honkai energy, flew out, potentially causing terrifying destructive power.But it was blocked by an unknown barrier on the plane."Benares! I'm going to Schicksal HQ to rescue your queen. Don't attack!"

"Roar?"Benares clearly understood human language, but this statement was a bit beyond her expectations.So, she let out a very human roar.

"Wow! What a cute dragon!"

Ellie's eyes lit up. This was the first time she had ever seen a Honkai beast with such self-awareness and rich emotions."It's too early to be sentimental now. Grab my suitcase and head outside. And Benares, cooperate. It's not just you who wants to save Sirin—I believe you'll need a partner. After all, so many years have passed. Even if you haven't weakened, your enemy is still growing stronger."Hearing Bronie's loudspeaker, Benares hesitated for a moment, then cooperated and flew to the bottom of the plane. Bronie jumped out of the hatch and landed squarely on Benares's back."Ahhh~"A solid back, tough scales, and a subtle barrier created by the Herrscher of Wind's power.Bronie had said that Sirin had previously used a portion of her Herrscher power to transform Benares, allowing Benares to unleash incredible moves through Honkai energy.Herrscher of Wind, Herrscher of Thunder, Herrscher of Fire, and possibly even the Herrscher of Ice and Herrscher of Death.Sirin's power was already outrageous back then. If given enough room to grow, it might have been possible for her to completely destroy all of human civilization.

The plane began to dissipate in mid-air, and Bronie stood steadily on Benares's back.

"Relax, Benares. Even if you don't trust me, you must trust Ellie—a fellow Herrscher. We're here to rescue Sirin, and we'll ensure your queen returns safe and sound!"

Benares's back was truly stiff. She finally understood why Sirin had chosen to float alone rather than ride on this handsome dragon."Roar?"

Benares let out a puzzled roar, as if concerned about the relationship between Bronie and her queen.Bronie pondered for a moment."Things are very complicated, but you just have to believe that I truly want Sirin to be happy. As for your definition of happiness, I'm sorry, it's difficult for me to explain it clearly."After hearing Bronie's words, Benares accepted Bronie's explanation with some hesitation, and then flew a little faster.

The queen was waiting for her. The sooner she reached Schicksal Headquarters, the less suffering the queen would endure!Although Benares didn't know exactly what awaited her, she imagined it would be similar to the enemy she encountered during the Second Eruption.Because she had already been defeated back then, Benares honestly didn't have much confidence to charge forward now.

So, fully aware of this, Benares chose to cooperate with Bronie.Most importantly, Bronie did carry a hint of the queen's aura, and she hadn't launched any attacks since she arrived.

Benares was much faster than her own small plane, especially with her partner. After Ellie sent out the Honkai energy, Benares's speed was even faster.As they approached Schicksal Sky Island, they happened to see the Hyperion battleship engaged in combat with Schicksal's drones.

However, due to Benares's arrival, Hyperion also turned some of its turrets on Benares.

Feeling threatened, Benares roared.But Bronie patted Benares on the back."Wait, they're also going to rescue Sirin. Let's not get into a fight yet. I'll talk to them first."

As Bronie spoke, she sent a communication request, and Benares used her breath on a nearby Schicksal drone."Who is it? Bronie!? Where did you send us the message?"Theresa breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Bronie, but this impromptu communication request proved that the other party must have sent the message nearby.It was unlikely on the ground, but in the air, Hyperion hadn't seen a single aircraft.Strange."Ellie and I, on Benares's back. We have successfully negotiated with her. For something like breaking into Schicksal HQ, you wouldn't mind a little extra force, right?""Huh?"

"Huh?"Himiko also sounded puzzled.Theresa's CPU was practically boiling. Theresa had fought Benares before, so how could she not have known she was capable of negotiation?Medea, standing by, was even more bewildered.A Honkai beast could actually understand human speech and even cooperate?No, it must be the sheer magical power of Bronie and Elysia themselves that allowed them to accomplish this."Don't be confused, and don't point your cannons at us. We'll land on the deck. Are you ready?""As expected of Sister Bronie, you effortlessly accomplished something no one else could. Is this Benares, the companion of the Second Herrscher?"Bronie was also on the Hyperion, and seeing her descend on the ship on a dragon, she was struck by her impressive presence."What else can't Sister Bronie do?"

Mei watched the giant dragon slowly descend onto the deck, occasionally spitting out one or two incredibly powerful energy balls to blast the surrounding drones apart."What about the Honkai beasts? Are these Honkai beasts also part of the same group?!"

Theresa asked a seemingly foolish question.Bronie's response was to fire a single shot, annihilating a charging Honkai beast not far away.

"Can you expect a mindless, destructive creature to cooperate with you in battle?""I understand, Himiko. Go up on deck and help Bronie clear the Honkai beasts. We need to accelerate!"There were Honkai beast attacks, and then there were the attacks from the Schicksal Schicksal drones. And further away was the defensive array surrounding the Schicksal Schicksal Headquarters.That thing was as hard as a tortoise shell, impenetrable to conventional artillery fire.

A rash approach would likely crush Hyperion into scrap metal.So Hyperion's response was—

"Main cannon preheated. Prepare for impact resistance. And, by the way, welcome our new allies!"

The allies Theresa was referring to were, of course, the Anti-Entropy forces.

Although Bronya was in Hyperion, she was actually considered a member of the Anti-Entropy team. Plus, Theresa had previously worked with Tesla and Einstein, so collaborating again wasn't a big deal.At least there was a good foundation of trust. Countless Titans descended onto the deck, and the dense swarm of Honkai beasts suddenly thinned out. Though Bronya saw Benares's Titan hesitate, she explained everything clearly.

The Herrscher's awakening was accompanied by an explosion of Honkai energy, and this rich Honkai energy would inevitably spawn a large number of Honkai beasts. There was nothing that could be done about it.Benares had only one goal: to protect her queen.Bronya knew that this 'Sirin' was definitely not the Sirin who had caused the Second Eruption.

Therefore, Bronya didn't consider Kiana, forced to awaken and emit a large amount of Honkai energy as a knee-jerk self-preservation measure, to be a villain.

"Long time no see, Einstein. It seems you're trying to get involved in this rare event. Ellie, give them the stuff. Analyze the ingredients for mass production, or use it secretly to avoid the Honkai damage. I won't interfere with how you use it."Ellie tossed out the suitcase, and the Titan caught it, carefully opening it. Inside were three potions."Long time no see, Miss Bronie. Your explanation of the Herrscher's power is truly eye-opening. You've looked at the essence of the Herrscher's power from a different perspective, and you've found a way to manifest it. We admire you deeply, but we don't have time for further experiments just yet."After all, they were preparing to attack the Schicksal Headquarters."Let's cut the compliments. This regeant's effects have been explained before. You'd better keep it with you. Kiana has absorbed too much Honkai energy and has completely lost control. The active Sirin component of her Herrscher Core has completely affected Kiana's other personality. Therefore, the only thing we need to do now is wait for Kiana to mature, her Herrscher Core to fully activate, and then use this potion to neutralize the effects."

"So... this is a plan you had planned long ago?"Einstein felt a sense of dissonance. It was as if Bronie had a clear understanding of Kiana's situation and knew exactly what was happening.

If she had anticipated this, why did she choose to let the Honkai erupt at Schicksal Headquarters?"That's because we have to choose an environment where the Honkai outbreak won't pose a significant threat to civilians, right? So we just go with the flow and let Schicksal bear the brunt of it. Besides, it's a wise way to cut our losses."Medea, standing by, felt strangely offended when she heard Bronie say this.But...

Maybe Bronie really did go with the flow...Bronie's calculations always feel like those of a higher-dimensional being reading a script. It was something both plausible and outrageous.----Chapter 323: Has Learning Been a Lost Purpose?Normally, Honkai beasts should group together, but if a Honkai beast possesses a high level of intelligence and acts hostilely toward another, it will be immediately attacked by the rest of the group.The same was true for Benares.If she had joined the other Honkai beasts in charging toward the Queen, it would have been fine to leave her alone. However, after communicating with Bronie, Benares realized that the Queen had also had companions during this period and naturally chose to stand by Bronie.

What evil intentions could Benares have?As long as they had a brief exchange and knew that they were truly acting in the Queen's best interest, Benares would be happy to show her goodwill.Standing on the deck of the Hyperion, Benares looked so imposing.It just gave Theresa a slight rise in blood pressure.

"A Valkyrie support aircraft costs tens of millions! Bronie, tell your Benares to hold back!"

Seeing Benares accidentally damage a plane, Theresa felt heartbroken. After all, she was going against fate, and her future funding sources would definitely be cut off.Theresa began to carefully manage her funds, but she felt that the maintenance costs of the Hyperion alone would be very difficult.She didn't know if her small coffers would be able to sustain them.Thankfully, Theresa still had some businesses in the Far East, so at least she could earn some money."Don't worry, we might not need them in the future anyway. After all, if the Valkyrie is deployed, it will definitely be on a mission, right?"If the Valkyrie is deployed on a mission, then a Honkai Impact will definitely occur.However, the Far East is small and remote, so even if a Honkai Impact occurs, the Hyperion wouldn't be of much use, let alone its carrier-based aircraft.

"Damn it! That's all money... Pay me, pay me now!""Really? I'll fix it for you later."Theresa's dismay was immediately palpable.Bronya noticed something was wrong."Principal Theresa, are you blackmEllieng Bronie?"Hearing this, Himeko was stunned for a moment, instinctively glancing at Theresa, trying to see if her expression was what Bronya had described.And Theresa, as expected, blushed."Am I blackmEllieng? I'm just asking for compensation, okay?"Medea, or rather, Otto, who was standing by, held his forehead in his hand, speechless. He couldn't believe his sweet granddaughter had become such a bad person...

But this also showed that Theresa was clearly thinking about the financial situation and was determined to rebel against him.But then again, Bronie was actually very wealthy, wasn't she?To think sher was even targeted by Theresa.

Later, Otto remembered that Bronie had made a ton of money just from selling games, and that money could easily be used for investment or other activities. It was easy to make money with it.

Besides, Apex Legends and Dead by Daylight were still operating, and Cyberpunk 2077 Online was also running continuously. New players were buying games or spending money in-game every day.

That's a lot of money.It's more than enough to buy a Hyperion."Let's put the money aside for now. If Theresa wants to partner with me to make money, we can discuss further details later, but not now.""Okay, it's a deal!"As she spoke, Hyperion fired, blasting a hole in Sky Island's defenses.Countless Honkai beasts filed in, and Hyperion followed closely behind.With the help of Benares, Honkai beasts wouldn't be so bored as to bother Benares, so Hyperion's deck was less frequently infested by Honkai beasts.

However, the combat effectiveness of the Schicksal headquarters seemed quite high. After all, countless drones had already been assembled, and with the assistance of artificial intelligence, they were carrying out a very efficient cleanup of the Honkai beasts. It would be impossible for the Honkai beasts to break through Schicksal's defenses in a short period of time."Bronie, aren't you a hacker? Can you hack into Schicksal's Sky Island defense system?"Theresa was also a ruthless person. She wanted Bronie to directly take over Schicksal's Sky Island defense system. Bronie subconsciously looked at Medea.Medea, noticing Bronie's gaze, shook her head repeatedly.Alright, Otto didn't want to be hacked so easily.It had to be a little challenging; it would be a good opportunity to train Theresa's combat abilities.

Bronie immediately shook her head and said, "It's an isolated network environment, completely isolated from the outside world. Even the communication method is quantum communication, which cannot be easily tampered with. Your grandfather has hidden away a lot of powerful technology. If it were put to civilian use, it could trigger a technological and industrial revolution. So, rather than remote hacking, I recommend going on-site."

Hackers typically attack in two ways, and one that is almost 100% successful is to directly hack into the opponent's server.Completely crack the opponent's program at the hardware level.This can also be considered a physical method of bypassing firewalls—a method preferred by advanced hackers.Bronie projected several data daggers. "Find the panel and plug it in, just like in the Titanfall game. This way, you can easily crack the system and take over its permissions, transforming some of Schicksal's facilities into your own combat power.""Wow, I didn't expect you to have something like this!"Himeko knew that information warfare was a crucial component of this Schicksal attack. Schicksal Sky Island was equipped with numerous powerful defenses. Even the most formidable Valkyrie would be thwarted if they rashly entered.If there were something like this, it would greatly facilitate the invasion of Schicksal."We're ready to land. We need to establish a base on Schicksal's third Sky Island. Our primary goal is to locate Kiana, determine her current condition, and then find a way to rescue her.""Tesla and I will be responsible for cracking the Sky Island's barrier program. We need help."Einstein called Himeko and Bronya away."Mei, follow me and Ellie and clear an area. I'll give you some special training while you're there.""Okay!"Mei didn't refuse the special training. Mei couldn't even imagine how powerful Bronya would become after becoming a Herrscher.This time, after Kiana revealed her identity as a Herrscher, she naturally took off. Mei sensed a sense of danger, and after discovering Kiana had been captured, she could only silently follow Hyperion and join the battle.

If the power of the Herrscher had been fully developed, it would definitely not be like this.So, Mei didn't refuse Bronie's proposal for special training."Hi~"Sensing Mei's gaze, Elysia greeted her warmly."Hello, Elysia-san.""Just call me Ellie, lovely girl~"In Mei's mind, Elysia was a very enthusiastic girl, who would unconsciously draw you in with an inexplicable closeness.Sometimes, she wouldn't even realize it.For some reason, Ellie just loved getting intimate with other girls, and Mei wasn't very good at dealing with them.

How should she put it? There's a sense of closeness when I'm around Ellie.She wouldn't say she hates her, she just doesn't feel comfortable with her.Bronie projected a map of Schicksal's third Sky Island. It was located on the edge of Schicksal's headquarters. While heavily defended, it was a relatively vulnerable spot for Schicksal as a whole.It was primarily used for material and supplies transportation, as well as for aircraft docking. It was home to numerous important resources and was also very open.It was a natural barrier for Schicksal's headquarters. By stalling the enemy here, they might be forced into a defensive position.Then, with Schicksal's vast resources and logistics, they could gradually chip away at the enemy. This was the original design philosophy of Schicksal's Sky Island.But was there a more suitable location for an outpost?So far, there really wasn't one.Other locations were heavily guarded. Even if Hyperion arrived, it would be completely devastated by anti-aircraft fire and fall.So, there weren't many options for a conventional invasion of Schicksal. Of course, for someone as powerful as Bronie, even a single drop of Gurren Lagann wouldn't be enough to sustain any of Schicksal's nine Sky Islands.Not to mention the air defense system.Using the Hyperion's support aircraft for boarding, Ellie, Bronie, Mei, and the others, amidst intense anti-aircraft fire and Honkai beast attacks, landed directly south of Schicksal's third Sky Island."Mei.""Hmm?""The electromagnetic shield idea is great, but don't you think it's too exhausting?""I don't really mind! It's all worth it to achieve this!"So, Bronie wasn't talking about whether it was worth it.It was a matter of technique!"If you deploy the electromagnetic shield the instant the projectile arrives, it won't be so exhausting. And you don't necessarily have to stop the projectile; you can just deflect it. Treat your power like an extra limb, not just a tool to wield recklessly.""Huh?"Mei finally understood what Bronie meant. She could only smile awkwardly.Standing on the ground of the Sky Island, Bronie, hands on her hips, surveyed her surroundings with interest."What a magnificent place! This Sky Island! I'm kind of thinking of building something similar in Gurren Lagann someday.""But it has a cold, icy atmosphere, and it's a bit chilly. Maybe it's because it's so high up."Ellie didn't seem to like the atmosphere here. Although the design was futuristic, the Sky Island, with its machinery and no greenery, gave off the impression of a boring, flying structure."You want a crystal palace, a silver castle radiating white light, an endless sea of flowers, and a rainbow bridge that never ends, right?""Bronie really gets me~"Ellie thought about the scene. It was like a fairyland?Perhaps the environment was a bit similar to the Elysian Realm.

But Ellie really liked that kind of place. "Ahem, shouldn't we find a suitable clearing now to anchor the Hyperion?"Mei watched the two of them flirting, feeling a bit tired.Why did she have a feeling Bronie was a completely unreliable teacher?"Isn't this place great? Remember what I just told you? The way you use your powers is different from the Herrscher of Reason. You don't have to think too much when you use your powers; you just act on instinct, just like Ellie.""It makes me sound like I don't even know how to use my brain in battle. It hurts so much when you say that~""Ah..."Mei instinctively tried to comfort her, but she caught Bronie's piercing look towards Elysia.

When she looked at Ellie again, she caught her smirk.Okay, naughty little devil, Bronie's used to it, but it seemed like Elysia was looking at her?

"Ellie just loves this—enjoying the attentions of beautiful girls. I just figured you'd fall for it, so I'm just being a little naughty.""Bronie~ You're so naughty, you're not even cooperating with me~""Sorry, Ellie, but now's not the time to make Mei laugh. Look, there's a Schicksal drone on one side, and a swarm of Honkai beasts on the other. How about you show Mei how to master her powers more effectively as a Herrscher?"Mei's eyes lit up."By the way, Bronie, I've always had a question. What kind of Herrscher is Sister Elysia, anyway?"

Mei had always known she was a Herrscher, but it seemed she had no idea what kind of Herrscher she was."The Herrscher of Human, also the Herrscher of Origin—the original Herrscher of the Previous Era—possesses the ability to connect everything and bring all stories together. The specific effects are rather subjective, but I think that's probably because Ellie doesn't like learning."

If Ellie possessed sufficient knowledge, she would probably be as untouchable as Jiraiya. However, Bronie never liked to force Ellie to become the strongest.

As long as Ellie was happy, that was all that mattered."Huh?"Mei looked confused.Bronie explained, "Just think of Ellie as a magical girl—omnipotent. Don't delve too deeply into the Herrscher's mechanics. Focus on understanding Ellie's use of Honkai energy."

At Bronie's instruction, a small crystal flower appeared in Ellie's hand.Then, obeying Ellie's wishes, the crystal flower blossomed, revealing countless petals. Each petal began to seek out Honkai energy and cling to it.Then, these petals absorbed the Honkai energy, continuously growing and assimilating it, crystallizing the Honkai beasts.Then, it transformed into a beautiful display of crystal fireworks."Have you learned this?"Ellie's question finally made Mei realize that she hadn't gone into a different world, but rather that it was Elysia's fighting style that had created this scene.----Chapter 324: Bronie is Slacking OffFor Mei, Ellie’s teachings were a bit abstract.Thankfully, by calming down and feeling the flow and operation of Honkai energy, Mei had more or less mastered a few techniques.But honestly, when it comes to utilizing Honkai energy efficiently, concisely, and with beautiful visuals, Mei really couldn’t pull it off.After experiencing it in real life, Mei realized that Elysia was truly a master at utilizing Honkai energy!That was the teaching.Use love to attract Honkai energy, then imagine a romantic scene in your mind, and the Honkai energy will answer your wishes and bring about miracles.This kind of talk was truly depressing and confusing.

Mei looked at Bronie and wanted to offer an explanation, but Bronie agreed, saying, “As expected of Ellie, even the world revolves around her. A cute girl can do anything! How about you become even cuter, Mei?”

Mei suddenly felt a wave of fatigue.“Okay, enough joking. I’ve already given you most of the relevant knowledge. Next, experience Ellie’s use of Honkai energy. Every Herrscher has their own unique techniques, and I’m only showing them to you as a reference. The most important thing is determination.”“Determination?”Mei didn’t quite understand.“Why would you use such power? What exactly are you fighting for with it?”The most important thing is your mindset.The situation was at least much better than Mei’s in the original story.

She actively engaged with the power of the Herrscher. Although she hadn’t yet reached a consensus with the other consciousness within her, she had still used it in many different ways.For example, she could act like Magneto or unleash a thunderstorm. She even used an electromagnetic pulse to instantly disable most of Schicksal’s drones, creating a disaster zone for electronic equipment across the entire Sky Island.If Bronie were to give Mei a grade, she’d get at least 75 out of 100.At least Mei was truly working hard and growing stronger.“What am I fighting for with all my strength? Of course, it’s for this moment! Kiana needs me. Without sufficient strength, there’s no way I can save her!”“Excellent! So spirited! That’s the determination!”Although Mei’s growth had been somewhat unsatisfactory, her determination was there.All it takes now is a trigger—perhaps something else—and Mei might even reach the stage of metamorphosis.“Oh, hardworking girls are the most beautiful!”Ellie applauded, making Mei feel a little embarrassed.How should she put it?It was a bit awkward and a bit childish. Fortunately, Mei’s personality was naturally a bit awkward and immature, so the problem wasn’t too serious. After a brief moment of shame, Mei puffed out her chest with pride.“What were you guys talking about?”Theresa saw Bronie and Mei were chatting happily, and after docking the Hyperion nearby, she joined in.“Nothing much, just some Herrscher skills and experience, and something about Kiana. Do you know anything about her?”“You know? What do you know?”Theresa only knew that Kiana called her “Aunt,” and that she was one of the few relatives she had.Mei was also filled with confusion.

“Then I suggest you ask Einstein and Tesla, and ask Siegfried over there, why Kiana has a Herrscher core within her. Mei, do you know anything about this?”“Kiana displayed similar powers back in Singapore… I’ve always found it strange that Bronya seemed to know something…”“Back in Singapore? Why didn’t you tell me earlier?!”Theresa was visibly agitated. Although she was usually a bit dull, she could still use her brain a bit when faced with something serious.So when Bronie revealed that Kiana was actually a Herrscher, Theresa had a very ominous thought.Could it be…

“Sorry, Dean, I’d never encountered Honkai energy before. I thought anyone who mastered Honkai energy would possess similar powers…”Theresa’s expression immediately wilted.Then Theresa turned her attention back to Bronie.After all, it was Bronie who had asked the question.

“Even when Kiana first arrived at my orphanage, she already possessed full Herrscher power. Siegfried left Kiana primarily because her appearance was the most irritating to Sirin.”

The sheer volume of information contained in these words was truly overwhelming—completely overwhelming Theresa’s CPU.Mei also sensed something was amiss.“I remember the Herrscher born during the Second Honkai Impact was…”

“Sirin. Bronya knew this a long time ago. But the Sirin of the Second Eruption and the Sirin within Kiana are not the same person. Bronya fully realized this after becoming a Herrscher.”

Originally, Bronya simply believed what her sister, Bronya, said.

But now, having become the Herrscher of Reason and sensed the will within the Herrscher core, Bronya realized the profound difference between resurrection and the transmission of that will.

“She was a very pitiful child, born only in 2008, and never had a childhood. Later, Bronya, Seele, and the others got along very well with Sirin and Kiana, but unfortunately, the will within the Herrscher core still objectively existed and was never completely eliminated.”

“So, Grandpa captured her this time because Sirin was truly about to be fully resurrected?”Tsk, how could Theresa be so clueless?Bronie was a little annoyed, but the meaning was pretty much the same.“Otto’s strategy is to overcome that will through the love of family and friends, and there’s a high probability that those close to Kiana will be sacrificed. My plan is the same.”Bronie then took out two blue potions, handing one to Mei and the other to Theresa. “I’ve added a number of ingredients to this Honkai-suppressing potion, crafted from Cecilia’s holy blood, to target memetic interference. By disrupting the hatred and anger lingering within Sirin’s will, I can mitigate the Herrscher core’s impact on Sirin’s self-perception confusion within Kiana.”But this presupposes that the Herrscher core is empty.Thus, awakening the Herrscher is crucial to Kiana’s overall treatment. However, Sirin’s original components, contaminated by the past Sirin, could be eliminated.It’s like chemotherapy for cancer, which comes with immense damage and intense pain.“If I have this, I can definitely save Kiana, right?”Mei clutched the potion tightly in her hand, her eyes filled with determination.With a clear direction, Mei had no room for hesitation.Her combat prowess was still immense; even an Emperor-level Honkai beast wouldn’t necessarily be able to defeat her.At least at St. Freya’s Academy, she was already superior to most students.

"That’s only if you can get close to her before Sirin crushes you. Don’t count on her showing mercy. If she uses the Herrscher of the Void’s power to slice through space, you’ll die a horrible death.”“Then why…”“What if it happens, right? But I think saving the world is for us adults, so children should stay out of it. If the world needs children to save it, then it’s truly hopeless. The most important thing is this regeant; it can alleviate the symptoms of Honkai energy erosion. If there are Valkyries around you who are seriously injured, use it.”

Bronie didn’t expect Mei to actually be effective, but Sirin, like a pufferfish, could suddenly swell up. Given close contact, perhaps Mei might actually be able to inject the potion?

But then, she might face Sirin’s final counterattack, which would put Mei in danger.So, Bronie still had hope that it wouldn’t be Mei who injected the potion, but the shorty over there.

“I have a feeling you’re thinking something nasty, but I’ll take this potion. Anyway, with so many of these, you haven’t managed to mass-produce them yet, have you?”

Theresa felt that this thing was a deadly weapon against the Honkai. If Honkai energy erosion was reduced, wouldn’t there be fewer casualties?Wouldn’t the pressure of fighting the Honkai be significantly reduced?“It’s very expensive. Maybe mass production could be achieved in the future, but it’s impossible now. This potion contains imaginary energy and ether energy, and current technology doesn’t allow for the arbitrary manipulation and processing of these two elements. I was just using a special technique.”“That’s a shame, but if it can be mass-produced in the future, the Honkai won’t be such a big threat anymore~”Theresa was quite the dreamer.While this thing can indeed alleviate the symptoms of Honkai energy erosion, in an environment with high concentrations of Honkai energy, those who are destined to die will still die.There’s no such thing as a one-dose potion that will solve all problems.

"Okay, we’ve gathered enough information. We’ve pinpointed Kiana’s location: Helheim Labs. However, the defenses there are even tighter, with incredibly strong barriers. Otto, that wealthy bastard, is actually willing to spend money on this kind of stuff. Why didn’t he get these things back at Babylon Labs?”

Tesla was in charge of hacking into the internal systems of Schicksal Sky Island, identifying Kiana’s information from the sparse data.The journey had been quite fraught with difficulties; the greatsword on Himeko’s back showed visible damage.While Bronie and Mei occupied a section of Sky Island as a base for the Hyperion, Tesla attacked Schicksal Sky Island from other locations.Anti-Entropy’s combat effectiveness was quite impressive. They brought out a number of Titans and employed some familiar technology, such as projectile weapons like Flying Mars and Gravity Stars.Both sides worked simultaneously. As Mei and Ellie cleared the area, they also successfully retrieved information from the Schicksal system at a comparable speed.

"Is it possible that Otto has been expecting something to happen at the Babylon Tower Laboratory from the very beginning? After all, he always wanted to master the power of the Herrscher, hasn’t he?”“That’s true…”Tesla reviewed the various data from the Helheim Laboratory and tentatively had the Titan launch a few missiles to test the strength of the defensive barrier.The result was shocking, but she never knew until she tested it.“It seems the defensive barrier is very troublesome?”“It is troublesome. The original Honkai Reactor which originally provided energy has been moved inland, transformed into an independent Honkai Reactor serving as the energy core in the center of the island. Countless drones are surrounding it, and anti-aircraft guns are constantly watching. Connections to the outside world have been severed. This is probably only done in special circumstances.”Does Otto’s arrangement sound like a defense against himself?Bronie had an inexplicable feeling that this design must have been changed recently. The normal power supply should be placed outside. Otto had never considered the possibility of a Many Schicksal invasion from the beginning.

"Being a coward, just to buy yourself time?”“Damn, Otto! Do you have any ideas? This thing seems almost invulnerable to me…”The hacking work Tesla was in charge of had come to a complete standstill. Haxxor Bunny's used to be relatively simple.

After all, she was a former Schicksal researcher, and Tesla was very familiar with the basic principles of the equipment and the underlying logic of the internal systems.

But now, Schicksal's internal systems looked like they had been completely renovated, and even the familiar underlying code was much less common.

Building a completely isolated Sky Island was something Otto would never have done before.“Maybe Bronya will do that. Using technology similar to the Selene, she can convert Honkai energy into other energies, fundamentally damaging the barrier. After all, this barrier is essentially a specialized application of Honkai energy, isn’t it?”“Bronya? Can you do it?”Mei hadn’t expected that Bronya would step up to solve the barrier that everyone was helpless against. At this moment, Bronya happened to be beside Himeko.

Hearing Bronya step forward, Himeko was clearly concerned for her.When did this student of hers suddenly become a Herrscher?It felt like she’d missed out on so much. And when did Herrschers suddenly become so commonplace and so friendly to humans?“Hey, Bronya, can you really do this?! I remember Welt had a hard time just building the Selene. How long have you been a Herrscher of Reason?”Tesla found it absurd. While Welt’s compatibility with the Herrschers wasn’t particularly high, he was still a veteran Herrscher. He must have more experience using the Herrscher core than Bronya.

Could it be that Bronya was so amazing that Joyce favored her over her?

"Bronya already knows the structure and principles of the Selene. Sister Bronie laid a solid foundation for her long ago. Besides, didn’t this thing exist long before civilization?”

“Is this knowledge something children should learn? And you actually understand it! Am I crazy, or is this world crazy? If you think you can do it, then go ahead and give it a try! It’s obvious that Bronie is slacking off, so what are you planning?”Tesla had noticed something was amiss with Bronie, but there was no way Bronie and Otto were in cahoots, right?

But they’d already come, bringing Bella with them. How could they be considered allies when attacking Schicksal with such hostility?

Tesla didn’t believe it, so she assumed Bronie was slacking off.

"Oh, I’m still recovering from helping you guys retrieve Welt from the Sea of Quanta. Do you think I’m a Herrscher of Reason, someone who can just whip out Gurren Lagann? Let me rest up a bit.”Tesla was speechless. While Bronie’s performance looked incredibly fake, Anti-Entropy did owe a debt of gratitude for retrieving Welt.So what should we do?If Bronie wants to slack off, then let her.

At least Bronie was genuinely committed to saving Kiana.----[Chapter 325: The Queen Arrives]Since this was the first time the Selene had reappeared, the first one appeared a little later.But the others could see the entire process of Bronya's reappearance, the structures appearing bit by bit out of thin air. If they could record it, perhaps they could actually replicate it?

But this time, something is different.

"Hey, Bronya, I remember the Anti-Entropy Selene wasn't like this, right?"

"That's because it's definitely not the Anti-Entropy Selene. It's Bronie's modified, conventionally weaponized Selene. While it can't be mass-produced, it's lightweight. And it can even further eliminate the residual effects of a Honkai Eruption."

"Huh? Bronie, why didn't you tell me you had such a good thing?!"

"You didn't ask me for it, and I usually have people dealing with Honkai Eruptions. I think Nagazora will be back to normal in less than two years."While the power of a Selene isn't much, in a high-concentration Honkai energy environment, a maximum burst of power would still deal terrifying damage.I'm afraid only a Herrscher of Reason could pull off such an extravagant attack, one that disregards the Selene's lifespan.

Of course, Bronie could do it, too.

"Actually, Sister Bronie is also creating an armband based on the principles of the Selene that converts Honkai energy into imaginary energy and supplies it to the user! If you wear the armband continuously, you'll be nearly immune to Honkai energy!"

Looking at Bronya's pride, Tesla suddenly felt outdone.

After all, she'd watched Bronie grow up.Although there was a slight unpleasantness during their first meeting, Bronie was still in the primitive stage of capital accumulation at the time, stealing a box of her gold. Tesla still remembered it vividly;

Bronie was still young then.

And now, the technology she possesses is not only Anti-Entropy, but perhaps even Schicksal can't match it.

Bronie claims to have inherited technology from a Previous Era civilization, but what about this new technology? The first Selene had been successfully reproduced by Bronya, and now it was just a matter of copying and pasting.

Bronya instantly reproduced fifty small Selene cannons, aimed them at a point on the Helheim Laboratory's defense barrier, and simultaneously charged and fired!

Fifty beams of light converged, instantly shattering the defensive barrier. Bronya, realizing the power was a bit too great, spread the attack, distributing it to every part of the barrier.

Then, the entire Sky Island seemed engulfed in light.

"Holy crap! Holy crap! This scene!"

Tesla couldn't react to the light radiating from the Selene. Staring at the attacking light was like staring directly into the sun, burning her eyes and causing her to curse.

Elysia was also swept into Bronie's arms, and Bronie projected a pair of sunglasses that rested perfectly on her nose.

"Well done, Bronya! You've overloaded the Helheim Laboratory's barrier. It won't be operational for a while. The internal cooling system has also been affected. The temperature outside Helheim Laboratory will gradually rise. How high it will rise depends on whether Otto wants you to experience extreme cold or scorching heat."The laboratory is close to the industrial area, so when Helheim is operating normally, it will emit high temperatures. While high altitude can reduce the temperature to some extent, heat dissipation is still necessary.The environment inside Helheim Laboratory depends entirely on whether this cooling system is functioning.When it's functioning, Helheim is a world of ice and snow. When it's not, it's a mountain of fire. Walking in ordinary shoes will burn your feet, and ten minutes of wind will turn them into medium-rare."Does such a harsh environment even exist? What exactly does the Overseer of Schicksal normally do in this laboratory?"Bronya had never imagined that Helheim would have such a complex environment. The sudden change from extreme cold to scorching heat would be extremely fatal to ordinary people.What kind of experiment could create such a complex environment?"Generally speaking, it should be related to energy, right? Perhaps imaginary energy, ether energy, or Honkai energy. Only a high-energy laboratory that connects to the essence of the world could possibly cause such a phenomenon.""That idiot Otto, what else are you planning besides Honkai energy?"After hearing Bronie's explanation, Tesla was immediately annoyed.Although Anti-Entropy was also studying the Sea of Quanta and exploring the essence of Honkai, imaginary energy, which touches upon the essence of the world, had little to do with the Cocoon of Finality.Could he even aspire to become a god?

Bronie shrugged, feigning ignorance.

"Who knows? Let's find a way to get to the island, or else Otto will figure it out and we'll be in even more trouble."

"By the way, where did the strongest Valkyrie of Schicksal go?"

Himeko suddenly felt a sense of strangeness.

How should she put it? It was just a little too smooth.Invading Schicksal's headquarters, and yet we didn't encounter many Valkyries along the way!?

"Benares is holding them off. Since she can fly and is very agile, she can hold them off for quite a while. And Senti is helping.""Senti?"

Himeko looked at Bronie curiously.Bronie offered no explanation. She simply said that she had brought a friend with her, and that Fu Hua was also there.Senti naturally wouldn't miss the opportunity to cause trouble for Schicksal, and Fu Hua, a little worried about the child's lack of sense of proportion, hurried over to look after her.

Adding to that, with Seele's situation, perhaps she could help?Fu Hua's health was no longer a concern, so she felt at ease battling Honkai beasts on Schicksal’s Sky Island, feeling like she was back home. It was at least better than doing nothing and being constantly stared at by Mobius's aggressive gaze.

Even her punches sped up with joy."Great! Now we can wreak havoc on that Otto's Sky Island!""What do you need us to do?"Himeko asked."Smash everything we see there!"Medea, standing by, was speechless upon hearing this.It was just a fool named Joyce, and Welt's father. Why would they still hold a grudge against his?He could easily have replaced Welt's father as his

mentor.

"Very good, that's exactly what we want. However, random destruction will only waste energy. I'll show you some important equipment and facilities in Helheim."

Einstein also got involved. She usually seemed quite rational, but her feelings for Joyce were the deepest. While she certainly harbored hatred, it was suppressed deep within her, ready to erupt at any moment.

When a rational person goes mad, it can be quite terrifying.Otto's heart bled as he listened, but there was nothing he could do. He was now Medea.

"Then let Medea handle the vandalism. She's a teacher transferred from the World Serpent Headquarters to St. Freya Academy. She used to work there, so she should be more familiar with the situation and perhaps even have some authority."

Bronie looked completely amused. Everyone's eyes were fixed on Medea, and many were suspicious.

Okay, now he really couldn't slack off, or he'd be mistaken for an undercover agent!

So Medea nodded, and she did so decisively, looking quite pleased.

Everyone's suspicions were finally dispelled, and when Medea saw Bronie again, the slight smile on her face sent his blood pressure soaring.

Okay, okay, you're playing me, huh?

I'd originally thought I'd let K423 absorb more Honkai energy slowly, so I could give Bronie a big blow.

Now there's no other way—let her out

The other Otto on the other side also sprang into action, increasing the Honkai energy dosage once more. K423 in the incubator opened her eyes again.

"Wake up, my lovely girl! Benares is waiting for you~"

Then the experimental area along with his soulium body exploded.

Honkai energy instantly engulfed the entire Sky Island. The Honkai energy counter clicked, its reading instantly reaching a terrifying number.Einstein displayed the reading, and Himeko and Theresa exchanged glances, each with their own understanding.

The worst possible answer.Countless wormholes appeared in the sky, as if the sky had opened its eyes. Emerging from within were, naturally, Honkai beasts, born from Honkai energy and transported by the power of the Herrscher of the Void!

A mighty dragon roar echoed across Sky Island, followed by a laser beam from the Selene's main cannon sweeping across the sky.

Schicksal's Third Sky Island, empowered by Sirin's Honkai energy, was instantly destroyed by Benares by a third!

"Look out! Bronie! Mei—"

Suddenly, Bronie felt her feet go empty, and Elysia's voice rang out in her ears.

It seemed that Elysia was trying to capture her, and that Sirin's first targets were her and Mei.

Was she using herself and Mei to break through Kiana's defenses?

Bronie slapped Elysia's hand away. "Ellie, this time, you're the hero."Close combat wasn't something Bronie was particularly adept at, but the key was that under the power of the Herrscher of the Void, distance was completely meaningless.

You have to understand that Sirin must have just emerged from a relaxing bath in rich Honkai energy, like Dio after absorbing Joseph Joestar's blood—she's completely euphoric.Perhaps Kiana is still trying to resist, but Sirin's sudden betrayal has left her somewhat bewildered.

Especially Otto's words about K423, which seemed to make everything in her past seem false, making her life meaningless.

Deeply heartbroken, Sirin had taken advantage of her. Kiana instinctively sought out Bronie to resolve the situation, and Sirin was also looking for Bronie.

"Really? Close combat isn't my forte, Sirin. Are you still sane? Do you remember your dream?"Sirin was holding Mei in a princess hug. Bronie sat down on the ground, speechlessly rubbing her plump butt.

Perhaps she wasn't suited to Kiana's princess hug.

"Bronie, this boring game of playing house is over. My mission has arrived, and it's too late!"

The tone was a bit cold, and there was also an inexplicable sense of conflict.Of course, the hostility was undisguised, but Bronie, influenced by Elysia, had also understood a little of the little girl's thoughts."Mei, the time for indulging in gentleness is over. Why haven't you taken action yet?""Huh?"

Mei looked bewildered, and Sirin nervously threw Mei away, knocking her down hard. Only then did Mei remember that she should have the potion to heal Kiana!But Kiana's transformation was so drastic, it was a bit shocking, and Mei didn't react to what she should do.

Bronie helplessly held her forehead."Girls in love always lose their minds easily, although I'm not immune to that either. Gurren Lagann!"

Bronie raised a finger, and a huge drill appeared out of thin air from the ground and soared up!

Without hesitation, the drill's target was naturally Kiana. Bronie didn't think this simple drill could cause much harm to Kiana, but getting her away from Mei was a sure thing.

"Bronie! What are you doing..."Mei felt she still had a chance—after all, she and Kiana were so close.

But Bronie didn't bother to explain.

"Damn human! So that's why you're trying to protect the burden around you? Humans are truly so weak, insignificant, overconfident, and hopeless."

"Are you introducing yourself?"Bronie raised her pistol, a gift from the Aeon, and pointed it at Kiana.

"Hmph, then give it a try?"

However, the direct attack that Sirin had anticipated didn't materialize. Instead, the matter around her began to change.

Countless drills appeared all around, seemingly filling the surrounding space. By then, Mei had recovered, and lightning condensed in her hand, striking Sirin.

However, after realizing the attack wasn't what she'd expected, Sirin became a bit furious.

But the drill bit completely pierced Sirin's body, as if she were a reflection in water, and the lightning merely melted it."Very well, very well, you clown. I admit you've angered me! Then I'll grant you the most excruciating despair. Come, dance, and then despair!"Mei looked at Bronie with concern. The troublesome nature of Sirin's Herrscher of the Void power was vividly demonstrated here. No matter how powerful her lightning might be, it couldn't defeat space itself, right?

What could Bronie do? Bronie didn't seem nervous at all, instead saying,

"Let's dance~"---[Chapter 326: The Bunny]If anything, the Herrscher of the Void is the most difficult to deal with for most other Herrschers.

Attacks can be teleported, and the opponent's dodges are incredibly fast. There are also ways to disrupt them, but even with foresight, dealing with Sirin's evasion is still incredibly difficult.

Crucially, Sirin's acute spatial perception allows her to sense incoming attacks almost as if she were foreseeing them, while Bronie can't completely land a killing blow.

This combination of fearlessness and caution makes for a frustrating fight.Bronie, piloting the Gurren Lagann, distanced herself from Sirin, continuously firing drill missiles to harass her. Sirin, however, flexed her powers, slowly playing with Bronie.

Yes, it was play. With her accumulated Honkai energy, Bronie's attacks seemed like toys to Sirin.

With her unstoppable spatial power, there was no chance of a breakthrough. The last time she was beaten back by a wave in the Siberian snowfields, it was simply carelessness. This time, she positioned her main body not in the intrinsic world, but in the cracks of imaginary space, where the enemy had no chance of hitting her!

She, on the other hand, was in the fortress of space, constantly throwing imaginary spears. One day, she would be able to hit Bronie.

Sirin was so sure of this.

After all, they were just mortals. How long could they withstand her?

As for the Schicksal Headquarters?

Looking around, only Honkai beasts roamed. The drones had long been smashed to pieces. As for Benares, she was currently playing hide-and-seek with the so-called strongest Valkyrie and had no time to intervene in the battle between Bronie and Sirin.

As for Mei, sitting in the cockpit of the Gurren Lagann with Bronie, the experience was not a pleasant one.

Alternately feeling weightless, sometimes overweight, Mei felt like a rat in a can, then placed in a washing machine.

"Bronie, can we really beat Kiana back?"

"She's draining me, and I'm draining her too. I'm trying to gauge her use of power. And do you see that black mist over there? Guess why I didn't touch it?"

Mei vaguely saw the black mist. As the drill passed through it, it instantly corroded it.

This was a terrifying situation.

"Otto really went to great lengths to awaken Sirin quickly. She actually implanted a Herrscher gem directly into her. No wonder draining Sirin seems to have no effect."

"Does sbe have to be drained like this?"Mei looked quite uncomfortable. Bronie hadn't been able to defeat Kiana. What seemed to be the problem?

"If you don't drain her, the Herrscher of the Void will immediately lock onto you and suppress you. You don't want to see Kiana kill her own friends and family, do you?"

Mei was speechless.

Alright, she'll just keep thundering.

"Theoretically, if your lightning can be more focused and output more power, it should be able to break through Sirin's spatial barrier. However, if you stimulate Sirin too early, there might be a lot of trouble."

"So what are we doing here?!"Mei felt her brain churn, while Sirin and Bronie were completely fine.

"Dancing. Dancing with Sirin. Sirin's potential hasn't been fully unleashed yet, and according to my Honkai energy readings, the concentration is still rising. Even you, Mei—you still have the potion on you, right?"

"Indeed."

"Give me a shot."

"Huh?"

"You don't think I'm a Herrscher, do you? Seriously, even though I have a special physique, I can't withstand your reckless waste of Honkai energy. Give me a shot first, and then we can play with Sirin slowly."

"Sorry, it's all my fault..."Mei immediately understood the state of Bronie before her.

While fighting Sirin wouldn't be a problem at all, the key was Honkai energy. How could Bronie withstand such intense Honkai radiation.

"It's not enough to cause any serious damage. There's also a Honkai purification device in the Crimson Snail's cockpit. Besides, I've never been good at frontal combat..."

"Ant, what kind of ridiculous struggle are you planning?"

Sirin saw that Bronie had actually slowed down her attacks. She had initially thought Bronie might be exhausted, but her defensive and dodging movements hadn't stopped at all.

Sirin sensed something was amiss and prepared to use her power to completely freeze a large area of space, creating a rupture in spacetime.

All she had to do was wait for the other party to speak

"You don't seem to be able to do much to me, Ms. Sirin, you stubborn one. Haven't you noticed yet?"

"What did I notice?"

The rupture in spacetime is broken!?

"I've discovered that the space around here isn't as easy to control as you imagined! Feel the waves of the Sea of Quanta!"It was as if even reality began to shatter. A terrifying purple wave emerged from the cracks, widening them even further.

The rules of the surroundings shifted, and even space became turbulent.

Bronie had the means to resist the ether tide, but Sirin wasn't so sure.

The barrier created by the Herrscher of Death's power instantly transformed into small purple cubes, dissipating into the air. Then, it enveloped Sirin, pushing her out of the gap in space.

The outstretched right hand began to disintegrate, and the phenomenon attempted to spread throughout her body!

Sirin, like a stressed kitten, quickly tried to flee the scene, but then a very unpleasant voice rang out.

"The party has just begun. Wouldn't it be rude to leave so early?"

The one who arrived wasn't Elysia, as Bronie had expected, nor was it Bronya piloting a heavily armored bunny, but rather Medea, wearing the Divine Key armor left over from the Previous Era—the Blank Key.

Noticing another arrival, Sirin decisively used the power of the Herrscher of Death to completely eliminate the etheric erosion from her arm, then used it again to reconstruct a new arm.

She realized the etheric surge was only momentary, and once the subsequent cracks closed, the erosion ceased. Her Herrscher of the Void power gradually recovered, and she felt herself back on track.

"The greatest characteristic of ants is their abundance. You presumptuous fellow, dare you bark and whimper in my presence? Then I'll start with you! I'll break all your limbs, let that fellow wail with her own eyes, sinking into despair bit by bit!"Glancing at Bronie again, she saw that the Gurren Lagann was heavily damaged and seemed to be repairing itself. It looked like the other party wouldn't dare to use such power lightly.

But the fact was that she'd been humiliated. Sirin was just in a rage. If the instantaneous explosion didn't kill them, then she'd have to retaliate!Sirin wasn't one to hold grudges; she usually retaliated on the spot.

So, to make Bronie feel the pain, she'd use this guy!"Where are Bronya and Ellie!?"The time was indeed ripe, but to see Otto appear here just as in the script, Bronie was honestly a little annoyed.

How should she put it?

Kiana could probably go even further—perhaps by sending the Herrscher of Flame's core directly over, then unleashing even greater power and unlocking Kiana's full potential. The power of the Herrscher of Death allowed Kiana's body to adapt to the state of three cores.

Bronie had originally anticipated that Bronya and Ellie would stir up trouble again, drawing out all the echoes of Sirin from the Herrscher of the Void core.

Medea raised the Divine Falling Sword, and with a single swing, the flames instantly charred the ground, shattering the black mist shield surrounding Sirin and disrupting the surrounding space, preventing her from hiding in the cracks.

The destructive power of this blazing force was beyond Sirin's comprehension. It was like the Judgment of Shamash that had once shattered the Imaginary Space Labyrinth.

"Miss Elysia is currently battling Durandal. Bronya, I'm afraid, is anxious to recover her strength—after all, she constructed so many Selenes."As for Himeko?

Needless to say, Himeko's body had been corroded by the Honkai energy in the Helheim Laboratory, entering a critically dangerous state. Even if Theresa didn't attack, Bronya would have taken out the potion and injected it directly into Himeko's system.

And because Theresa's legs were short, she was actually very slow to arrive."Be careful! Sirin has quite a few tricks up her sleeve. I think she's still trying to learn."

Shinra Tensei, Banshō Ten'in, or any other move—she would just fire it at her.

Bronie was only able to withstand that power thanks to the powerful base stats of Gurren Lagann.

"The Blank Key was designed from the outset to counter this kind of power, and it's also adapted to the Herrscher of the Void core. Therefore, when faced with the power of the Herrscher of the Void, it utilizes the Honkai energy output by the Herrscher core to create a stance unique to that core."

"I see. Dr. Mei's masterpiece, huh? Although there's only one, the initial goal was to mass-produce it..."

"Hmph, just wait for judgment. I'll let you struggle for a while, and what you'll see next is your own incompetence!"

Sirin snapped her fingers, transporting Medea directly to the Imaginary Space.

It seemed she was determined to slaughter Medea and then spit out her broken limbs and arms, causing her pain."Medea-sensei..."Mei stared in disbelief at the spot where Medea had vanished, a sense of foreboding rising within her.

"The Imaginary Space is a very special dimension. It connects every part of the universe and even leads to the legendary Imaginary Tree. It's the domain of the Herrscher of the Void."

"Then we..."

"Sirin can't stay there forever, as it would pose a serious threat to her. But that time is more than enough to deal with your teacher, Medea."

"Sister Bronie, you must have a plan, right?

Mei was met with a rare silence from Bronie.

"The ether tides have disrupted the location code I implanted on her, and it may have been damaged. I can only search for the specific Imaginary Space coordinates based on the fluctuations of the ether particles entangled with emotions. But before that, you should get out."Bronie opened the cockpit, and Mei hesitantly emerged.

Like a sailor who has been seasick for a long time, Mei stumbled and fell to the ground.

"I'm sorry, Mei, for dragging you into this fight. On reflection, you're still a little too young. Even though you have the Herrscher core, you can't do anything."These words stung Mei's heart. She looked at Bronie in disbelief. A hint of embarrassment crossed Bronie's face.

She had a little hope for herself, but it was a completely misplaced embarrassment."No..."

"But it can't be helped. After all, you're still young and don't understand the true nature of Honkai and the Herrscher. Participating in battle is too much of a stretch. Just stay home and cook, and wait for me to bring Kiana back!"But after Kiana returns, will everyone's lives return to normal?This question suddenly popped up in Mei's mind.The cockpit closed, and the Gurren Lagann's eyes lit up, as if indicating that the preliminary preparations had been made.The massive mech slowly rose, projecting a massive drill from its hand. It rested against a certain space, like a drill poised on a wall, ready to bore a hole.As the drill began to spin, a hole appeared, growing ever larger."I want to follow!"

"Okay, Mei! Now's not the time for fooling around! Don't follow me in, or you'll definitely get hurt! But thank you for bringing the regeant with you, otherwise I'd probably be dead."Maybe you're not so useless after all?Mei seemed to hear the subtext of this, but with such comforting words, how could she forget that Bronie's suffering from the Honkai was entirely due to her?

She can't do anything!Watching Gurren Lagann's figure disappear into the hole, Mei burst into tears.It felt like her heart was bleeding.And Bronie, having entered the Imaginary Space, finally broke free the smile from the corners of her mouth that had been harder to suppress than an AK.Bronie, barely suppressing a laugh, asked Otto in the Imaginary Space,

"Still alive?"

"Kiana... she's probably fine..."She hadn't expected Otto to have some skills. His fighting ability was actually quite impressive. Not only had he truly suppressed Sirin, he had even managed to inject the potion into her body.

Kiana was now soundly asleep, like a sweet baby. As for Medea, her body was naturally in tatters.

Bronie sighed, thinking that this awful story was finally over. Now it all depended on whether Mei and Kiana could figure things out.

"Rest in peace, Medea. I'll plant a couple more flowers on your grave."What about the Herrscher Core?Medea pointed to the gem on her chest.Bronie removed it, pocketed it, and gave Otto an "OK" sign.Otto suddenly realized. Did it mean that Bronie would bring it back to her later?This was a good plan indeed. Bronie pretended not to have found her, and it was normal for the Herrscher Core to be lost in the Imaginary Space, never to be found again, wasn’t it?

What Otto didn't know was, what Bronie really meant was...

"I'm going to steal this Herrscher Gem, okay?"---[Chapter 327: The Haxxor Bunny Who Specializes in Finding Hidden Endings]"Mei, I have some very sad news to tell you. After I reached the target imaginary space, Sirin changed her coordinates again. I've completely lost track of Sirin.""What about Teacher Medea?"During the two years of school, neither Theresa, Himeko, nor Medea had ever rejected her because of her status as a Herrscher.Knowing that Kiana and Bronya's families had almost all left, their actions, intentionally or unintentionally, they were taking on the role of a parent.

Over time, the three teachers gradually gained a very important place in the children's hearts.

However, Mei could never have imagined that Teacher Medea, who usually seemed quiet and delicate, would be able to display such fierce fighting power at this moment, even engaging in a back-and-forth battle with Sirin.

If it weren't for protecting herself... If Sirin hadn't turned her anger on Medea-sensei...Bronie didn't answer Mei, instead staring off into the distance, fists clenched."Mei, Bronie, are you all right? The electromagnetic pulse has finally stopped, and we've finally made contact. Medea who wore the Godsbane Battlesuit from the Previous Era that Schicksal repaired came out to fight. The space gate phenomenon is gradually disappearing, and the number of Honkai Beasts is decreasing. Could it be that you've already defeated Sirin?"

Einstein sent a message at this moment. The moment Bronie answered, she saw Mei's dejected expression, and Bronie's face became also serious.

"I've lost track of Sirin. She took Medea to the Imaginary Space, saying she'd fight her alone, leaving us despairing. But why did the Honkai Beasts' attacks stop?"

Bronie asked Einstein. Based on the information she knew, Einstein's face also showed a very heavy expression.

"Medea took the regeant.""They'll both perish, right?"Bronie knew, but she certainly pretended not to know. She'd stolen a Herrscher Gem, so I definitely wouldn't return it. Otto certainly wouldn't reveal it easily, so he'd just let things slide.

It's just that what she said just now might have been a bit too much of a shock for Mei."It's very possible. After all, Medea is just an ordinary Valkyrie... I don't know why you suspected her before, but I think it was probably because you weren't familiar with her."

Bronie's hints had indeed made Einstein suspicious, but after considering the lack of flaws in the data she'd gathered, she finally dispelled her suspicions.Now that she's gone, she's definitely innocent."Where's Benares?""Miss Fu Hua chased her away, and in doing so, she eliminated most of the Honkai Beasts. Otto, that guy, really is..."Needless to say, Durandal couldn't bring herself to use ruthlessness against Elysia, but Durandal wasn't necessarily so. After gaining newfound power from Su, she fell for Otto's deception, claiming a crucial plan to counter the Honkai was underway and that Elysia must be stopped at all costs.

Then, Dudu rushed forward, then became a stunned goose.

As for Himeko, she was undoubtedly no match for Rita. Without Bronya, she would have been captured and imprisoned somewhere deep within the sky island.

Rita remained faithful to Otto's orders. Although she was a little puzzled as to why the Herrscher wasn't immediately defeated after its birth, she believed that studying more about the Herrscher might be beneficial for the future.

To be honest, Schicksal knew surprisingly little about the Herrscher.

The Herrscher born during the Third Eruption was hidden within the academy by Theresa, and after the Herrscher's birth at New Zealand, it was intercepted by Bronie. Occasionally, news of the Herrscher of Wind could be heard.

Lately, Overseer Otto has been having recurring nightmares. It's said this is the power of the Herrscher of Sentience, but it's strange that only Otto suffers from these nightmares.It's like...

There are Herrschers everywhere in the world.But the Herrschers haven't fulfilled their duties as Apostles of Honkai, destroying human civilization.The atmosphere of danger is growing ever more intense, and honestly, Rita is starting to feel the strain.

She needs to learn more, complete the Overseer's experiment, and finally defeat the Honkai!Durandal naturally understood Rita's thoughts and expressed her understanding and support. She still couldn't forget what Bronie had said earlier.

If Otto had been provoked by the Herrscher of Sentience, was Otto now under its control?Awakening more Herrschers and then releasing them—it seemed like something a Herrscher would do.Suspicions arose in her heart, but unfortunately, Durandal had no way to prove Otto's abnormality.Once Dudu began to think, countless possibilities emerged in her mind, and finally, Dudu came up with a seemingly reliable method!That was to see Mr. Su!

While she doesn't know the true power of the Eye of Wisdom, she had a feeling that he should be able to detect any abnormalities in Otto.

After returning from this mission, she'll ask Mr. Su for now.As for the current mission, Durandal is still diligently completing it.Fighting Elysia is truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Last time against Bronie, I was defeated. This time, I've gained a brand-new power, transforming the power of the entire world bubble into a part of myself. How could I possibly be defeated?Facts have proven that even though Elysia held back, it's still difficult for her to gain any advantage in the battle with Durandal.Bronie could only say that Durandal's version updates are incredibly fast—so fast that Elysia only just realized what Bronie meant when she said Durandal had made great gains in the Quantum Sea.

Golden Saint in appearance, radiating a dashing aura—this beautiful girl has a unique charm.As for Bronie?

Although Elysia was indeed worried, she had, to be honest, fought against a fully formed Second Herrscher from the Previous Era, and she had a good idea of Sirin's level.

So Bronie shouldn't be in any big problem.

Since she couldn't become a hero, she might as well have some fun with the girl before her!"Hyperion is leaving the Schicksal Headquarters and returning to St. Freya Academy. As for Kiana, I'll do my best to search for her. Evacuate quickly."Theresa seemed to have overheard the conversation between Bronie and Einstein.Theresa still felt a sense of grief over Medea's sacrifice, but there was nothing she could do.

At this moment of the Honkai, not only Medea, but even more people in Arc City would likely die from it.And in the city below the Schicksal Headquarters, even more Honkai Beasts would appear, wreaking havoc.

It's even possible that the global Honkai energy concentration would rise to a certain level, and Honkai would erupt to varying degrees across the globe."Let's go! I'll clean up the mess. I can handle the leaked Honkai energy, and I'll bring Wendy along."Bronie gave Wendy the general outline of the situation. Simply put, a human experiment at Arc City Headquarters went awry, triggering a Honkai. Honkai energy is spreading globally through the atmosphere. Only one Herrscher can solve this problem.

Undoubtedly, it's Wendy!Hearing the news that she couldn't slack off, Wendy reluctantly made her way to the vicinity of Schicksal Sky Island.However, the Headquarters was now on alert, and all unauthorized personnel were under attack. So, Wendy used her power to render herself invisible and then dealt with the Honkai energy.

Everyone gathered near Hyperion. Bella had disappeared. Some said she might have flown to the North or South Pole, while Senti reported that she was hiding beneath the Arctic ice. The cold there was so intense even Bella could barely stand it, but she managed to withstand the chill.

Coldness can reduce the activity of Honkai energy, reducing the likelihood of being discovered by Schicksal.

Originally, Bronie wanted to take her back and make her a Dragon Maid, but now she's frozen. Forget it.

"Even after a devastation of this magnitude on Schicksal’s Arc City, have you considered any post-mortem measures?"Tesla was sulking because she hadn't destroyed many of Schicksal’s belongings. When Einstein saw Bronie contacting Wendy, she felt as if everything was going according to Bronie's plan.What about the ten-thousand-meter-high Gurren Lagann?

What about the Ether Editor that transcends the laws of physics?

Why did Sirin escape before Bronie could even use any of these things?In the end, it was Medea who was armed with a regeant and wore the Godsbane Battlesuit who clashed with Sirin.The entire Schicksal invasion felt awkward.But what could Bronie gain?

What good could Schicksal possibly gain?So, Einstein wanted to test Bronie's abilities.She started with Wendy.

"I can project drones to deal with the leaking Honkai energy, but compared to using drones, which is prone to errors and omissions, letting Wendy do it is the best option. This isn't something I anticipated, but rather I have ample cards in hand, and I can play them directly based on the situation.""Is that so... But even with all your cards, the ultimate outcome in dealing with this Honkai isn't very good."If you have so many cards, how did you manage to play like this?Bronie spread her hands and said, "This is a relatively good result. Kiana will grow, Mei will realize her own inadequacy, Bronya will realize her cards are still insufficient, and Otto, despite significant losses, has achieved his goal.""A relatively good result?"So, did Bronie also provide some guidance for this outcome?This also suggests that Bronie's previous slacking wasn't without reason.But it was very unpleasant.There was a sudden hint of Otto in there. Einstein frowned, considering the gains and losses of this incident.Sirin had appeared again.

And the regeant...

There must be something wrong!As for what's wrong with it, I'm afraid only research can reveal the answer.To be honest, Anti-Entropy doesn't have many accomplished scientists in biology, and I've only learned a few things along the way.This is why Anti-Entropy has always pursued a technological path."Medea is dead. Although I'm not very familiar with her, Theresa and Ms. Himeko seem to have deep feelings for her. If they learn of this, you might encounter some unpleasant consequences."

"Leave behind some good memories. The name Medea is bound to represent betrayal, so just preserve the good memories. Learning the truth will inevitably hurt. That's all I can say."Bronie shrugged, unconcerned.

Being misunderstood didn't matter. After all, Anti-Entropy wasn't Bronie's first choice for a partner.

She was only interested in Anti-Entropy because they were truly committed to combating the Honkai and had achieved some results.But they were already doing their best to develop themselves. If they wanted to collaborate, they would probably have to demonstrate even greater value.For example, things like warp technology. Space travel technology, interference with the Imaginary Tree, and manipulation of imaginary energy—with the current state of Anti-Entropy, these technologies haven't yet reached the edge, so Bronie doesn't have much hope.After hearing Bronie's hint, Einstein was silent for a moment, then finally responded, "I believe you.""Oh?"Bronie was a little surprised. She'd already prepared herself for a falling out, but Einstein still managed to look at the matter rationally."If it were Welt or Tesla, they wouldn't believe you. The only reason you chose to tell me is because I've always been reasonable.""Yes, that's good. It leaves a beautiful memory. The truth is sometimes like pure oxygen. An Aeob who ascends to the top of the Imaginary Tree leaves only laughter in the end. Everyone is happy, and no one suffers any real harm.""No one? It seems you're the type of player who prefers hidden endings?"Bronie loved what Einstein said. "I love the happy ending! Luckily, I'm not the type of player who chases every ending, otherwise, Earth would be a mess.""Like that Genocide Route in Undertale, right? You prefer the Peace Route? I see what you mean."The games Bronie created more or less reflected her inner self, so analyzing Bronie from a different perspective, Einstein also found that she was indeed walking a happy path.She enjoys having fun, but fortunately, she controls herself.Perhaps there are countless people like Bronie in the universe, but if someone lacks self-control, how should one deal with them?

Stop them from having fun?

Or give them a satisfying ending?"By the way, Einstein, tell Theresa I need to stop by Arc City. It doesn't have to be anything too complicated—just open the hatch for me while I'm flying over there."

---[Chapter 328: The Island Didn't Fly, It Just Accompanies Me in Another Form]So, honestly, Theresa was quite tempted to borrow Bronie’s intelligence network.Even though Otto had said it was indeed a clone,Theresa had long ago pledged to protect Kiana, and she was completely convinced that she was her niece.If even she had abandoned her, how many people around her would accept her?But there was more abuse directed at Siegfried.There was no other way; who told Siegfried to be so insane as to name the child Kiana?If the lie were exposed, wouldn't it hurt the child?

But considering that Siegfried’s wife had just died at the time, and his own emo state after losing Cecilia, it seemed perfectly plausible.Besides, Siegfried also loved Cecilia dearly.So, in the end, Theresa had no one to vent her anger on, so she just drank with Himeko and acted like a drunk on the Hyperion. Tesla was almost losing patience. If Bronya hadn’t been holding her back, she’d probably have joined in the drunken rage.Bronie, naturally, followed the plan. She jumped out of the aircraft mid-flight over Arc City and landed directly inside.Then she arrived at the familiar bar."As you can see, Natasha has bars in Arc City and even around the world. My recent intelligence suggests Natasha has been freed from the Jackal, so I came to chat with her and asked Gray Serpent to help us find that adorable Kiana kitten."With that, Bronie pushed open the bar door.Unlike her last visit, this time, Bronie wouldn't be considered a minor.Ellie followed closely behind, and Cioara, pretending to be the bartender, was a little surprised to see the newcomer.

"Although I do keep in touch with you via phone, it’s been quite a while since I’ve seen you. Your figure..."It’s countless times better than mine. Isn't that a bit exaggerated?Cioara still remembered the first time she met Bronie. She was so small and so protective."Is there anything to be ashamed of about my figure? Absolutely not. You’re not jealous of my growth, are you? But it doesn't matter, Cioara. You still have room to grow. With the Honkai Beast gene, you might still be in the growth stage.""Come on, but the Lord is a little dissatisfied with your behavior this time.""Huh?"She didn’t expect Cioara to be Kevin’s mouthpiece now?Although Kevin hasn’t officially implemented the Project Stigma yet, if I'm not mistaken, he'd pretty much ready.Misterlin stopped playing games and stopped appearing online. She even issued a confidentiality order to Gray Serpent to conceal her whereabouts.

"What did he say?"

"You shouldn’t actively spread the Honkai, and Herrschers shouldn’t be easily trusted."For Kevin, the existence of every Herrscher carries the lives of millions at stake. Faced with such a dangerous presence, they should be eliminated immediately to prevent the Honkai from further harming human civilization.This is the experience of previous civilizations.As for Elysia?Elysia is special. What's wrong with Kevin being a double-edged sword?And with the reappearance of the previously deceased Second Herrscher, and Sirin’s clear hostility towards humanity, why keep her around?Originally, when Kevin heard Bronie had gone to Schicksal, he thought this Eruption would be easily resolved, the World Serpent could remain dormant, and his own Project Stigma could easily proceed.But what did Bronie do?She released the Herrscher and then took the Herrscher of Wind with her to collect Honkai Energy in mid-air?Oh my god, is this still the era of fighting the Honkai?Or is this the final outcome of the Cocoon of Finality’s Embrace?

Kevin’s blood pressure soared. He went to ask Su, but Su simply asked Kevin if he wanted to play chess, showing no intention of intervening.With no other options, Kevin could only express his displeasure and release Cioara as a warning to Bronie. He even nearly released Jackal to research the Project Stigma.

After all, Jackal was a talent. Bronie assigned some of her research on Cecilia’s Holy Blood to Gray Serpent, asking her to find work for the Jackal, and the Jackal produced quite a few useful results."I understand that the Herrscher shouldn’t be easily trusted, but unfortunately, I’d rather discuss it first. I think Kevin would understand Elysia’s perspective.""Uh..."Cioara hesitated, looking at Elysia behind Bronie.Finally, she nodded helplessly.To the World Serpent, the Thirteen Flame-Chasers were like gods from mythology, and Elysia was considered one of the bosses. So Ellie’s words still carried considerable weight, even though the World Serpent members knew she wasn’t a member."Perhaps it’s because Kevin’s been taking my side, so they haven’t taken any action, especially Miss Jackal~"In Cyberdome City, Bronie’s hometown, Elysia also witnessed Jackal’s arrogant side. While Jackal is indeed excellent in scientific research, she’s a complete egoist.She absolutely won’t do anything without benefit.And to make her life easier, she’s often done things that harm others and benefit herself.Elysia likes humans, but she wouldn’t be attracted to a girl like that."That girl, ever since Bronie scared her so badly, she’s calmed down a lot, but she hasn’t stopped looking for the culprit. It’s just that Bronie is more skilled."Cioara simply watched with amusement as Jackal used World Serpent’s resources to find the murderer. Of course, using a small amount of resources wouldn’t matter. But if Gray Serpent discovered that they were wasting too many resources, they would undoubtedly be captured and taken to the lab to create value for the World Serpent."She hasn’t left the World Serpent yet?" Bronie said."Although the World Serpent appears impoverished on the surface, it actually controls nearly all of humanity’s resources. Our Lord has long since learned the lessons of previous civilizations and has greatly concentrated the potential of human civilization, thus preventing many human civil wars. So as long as the Jackals need the World Serpent’s resources, they won’t leave.""Indeed, after all, the World Serpent can even complete the task of planting a sea of flowers in New Zealand."Bronie deeply recognized the World Serpent’s wealth. Hearing Bronie’s words, Cioara was speechless.

"A Gray Serpent has complained to me repeatedly that this flower sea is so pointless, a waste of resources and energy, it’s completely incomprehensible.""Please, because of this, Ellie and I managed to get the Herrscher of Wind to side with the humans!""It doesn’t seem to have any direct connection at all!"Cioara felt like a sarcastic character in a comedy movie. Bronie always had some brilliant ideas, and the key was that after having a blast, Bronie could actually contribute to the fight against the Honkai.And those resources, on the surface, seemed to be completely misappropriated by Bronie for her own enjoyment."Don’t worry, it didn’t cost much. From purchasing the seeds to hiring the people to plant and cultivate them, it was all the cost of the World Serpent. And look!"Bronie showed off the pink diamond ring on her finger.Cioara, knowing the value of things, was delighted.

"Ellie gave it to me!""Wait!"When Cioara heard this, it was like someone suddenly saying Jesus was engaged. Cioara’s CPU briefly crashed, her expression of surprise frozen for a moment.

Finally, pretending nothing had happened, she coldly said to Bronie, "Congratulations."

What an amusing reaction.Seeing Cioara’s reaction and comparing it to Natasha in Cyber Arc City, Ellie immediately realized that they both seemed to have different cuteness points!This is quite interesting.Although both were mercenaries, their perspectives on the world were somewhat different.But they were both equally adorable!"Ahem, I’ll definitely invite you to dinner later, but right now, I need to use World Serpent’s intelligence network to find someone for me.""K423, right?"Cioara understood Bronie’s intentions. World Serpent’s greatest strength was its intelligence network. Moving funds and other resources required complex procedures and had to avoid the eyes of Anti-Entropy and Schicksal.But Gray Serpent had always maintained an intelligence network and was highly efficient at processing vast amounts of intelligence. It’s perfectly normal for Bronie to target the World Serpent’s intelligence network."You’ve seen that kid before, haven’t you? Or did the massive Honkai at Schicksal Headquarters accidentally affect your island? And sink it entirely?"

Cioara’s smile instantly vanished.

"No way!"Ellie was also adept at reading people’s expressions.

The sadness, so intense it seemed to infect even the others, washed over her like a tide of emo. It seemed Bronie had been right!?Bronie’s heart skipped a beat, and she glanced into Cioara’s eyes, as if confirming the message.No wonder...When she’d called Kiana before, she hadn’t called her Kiana, but K423. It seemed Raven’s island hadn’t escaped this eruption after all.Cioara sighed, as if the tears had dried long ago.

"Natural disasters are unpredictable, I..."Hearing the affirmative, Bronie sighed as well, then handed the phone to Cioara.

"This is..."

"I’ve paid exorbitant insurance premiums every year for four years. I warned you long ago, but when I arrived in this world, you had already purchased this island. While I may not get your island back, it will remain with you in some form."With trembling hands, Cioara slowly took the phone and carefully read the terms of the insurance policy.Who would be so foolish as to insure a private island?I’d clearly sent someone to survey the island, and there was virtually no chance of it sinking. Even if I insured it, it would be like throwing a piece of meat at a dog—a loss without return.In fact, the reason this insurance policy was valid was because the insurance company had indeed conducted a survey.It also took into account natural disasters and destruction."You knew all along?"Cioara hurriedly researched the insurance company.

Unexpectedly, it was a well-known private company with global operations—and one that was also connected to the World Serpent...Bronie sighed.

"If it were before, you’d probably cry yourself hoarse, rolling around on the beach while reminiscing about your island. Seeing you pin your life’s goals on that island always struck me as unreliable.""Is it possible you’ve already done that?"As Ellie spoke, Bronie looked into Cioara’s eyes, as if asking, "Have you cried?"Bronie's questioning gaze burned so intensely that Cioara couldn’t bear to look directly at her, so she averted her gaze."...No, no!"For a mercenary skilled in lying, lying today was incredibly difficult.The entire bar was suddenly filled with a cheerful atmosphere.Some of the patrons cast curious glances.Cioara blushed and slammed her pistol on the table!The silence was complete."Okay, I get it. Let Gray Serpent find Kiana, right? I’ll have her do it!"Cioara was about to call Gray Serpent. Now they were calling her Kiana instead of K423. It looked like the island issue was over.Bronie breathed a sigh of relief but held Cioara’s hand.

"Gray Serpent will definitely do the search. What I want is for Kiana to contact you when she comes to Arc City. I’ll find a way to guide her to my side."Without Fu Hua’s feather, Kiana would probably still be bickering with her inner Sirin.Although it was just bickering, if it continued unchecked, it would likely lead to a bitter feud.

Kiana couldn’t discern the difference between the Sirin at Sky Schicksal Headquarters and the one she lived with. After all, she was a fool. How could she discern so many things when she was in a bad mood?

Without Fu Hua’s guidance, Bronie had to be the teacher herself. I hope Kiana can get over this and think things through. If Kiana can’t become the Herrscher of Flamescion after this incident, the ultimate goal of Bronie’s Herrscher of Finality project will have to be restructured.

---Chapter 329: Bronie's HouseAfter the Honkai incident at Schicksal Headquarters, most of Otto's resources were devoted to restoring order within Schicksal.

Thus, when Kiana fell from the Imaginary Dimension, landed in the sea, and was pushed ashore by the waves, no one noticed.

Since Sirin's awakening, the Valkyrie battlesuit had lost many of its original functions due to the immense Honkai energy.

For example, it had transformed into a quantum state and shrunk to Kiana's side, including its GPS tracking.

But it wasn't all bad news.

The Valkyrie battlesuit saturated with Honkai energy had undergone changes that Kiana herself couldn't describe.

Perhaps the armor was designed from the outset to adapt to high Honkai energy concentrations, or perhaps this white-colored armor was originally designed based on the Key of Blankness?

Kiana, having awakened, wasn't in the mood to dwell on this. The Valkyrie battlesuit was slightly damaged, and she was practically cut off from the outside world. She had only a few dollars in her pocket, and even her phone was soaked and unusable.

Kiana's face fell into confusion as she recalled the scene of Medea and herself perishing together.

She didn't know what to do.

She had once called for the complete destruction of the Honkai, but she had never considered that she was actually part of it.

If the Honkai was to be destroyed, would she have to be destroyed as well?

Kiana's mind couldn't process so many things right now. The only thing she could do was wander around for a while, just as she had done when she chose to leave Bronie's orphanage.

Where should she go?

Looking at her surroundings, she should be on the Mediterranean coast.

Maybe...

Maybe she could visit Bronie's old orphanage near the Ural Mountains?

Bronie had said that, although the orphanage was no longer in use, she had left a lot of treasures there to give the children a reminder of their existence, to help them deal with any future challenges—economically, militarily, or perhaps intellectually.She eliminated the Honkai Beasts that appeared along the way while searching for money and supplies.Kiana's busy life left her no time for more than just reflection.It couldn't be helped. Whenever she took a break, she couldn't help but think about everything that had happened at the Schicksal Headquarters.She called out to Sirin in her heart, but she remained silent.Could it be that she was serious about destroying human civilization?!Had all the time they had spent together been a lie?Kiana felt a sense of absurdity, but the power she had teleported to was clearly that of the Herrscher of the Void. Why hadn't she noticed?Otto had revealed everything about the Second Eruption through the Memorial Arena. Even if Kiana's history grades were terrible, she wouldn't forget those events.There was no way around it. After all, she was a participant.

Of course, the most important thing was that Kiana saw Cecilia, the one she had been thinking about, and she had never imagined that she would be the one to kill her!

After a dazed journey, Kiana arrived at the abandoned orphanage. She wore only a simple coat over her white armor.The wind and snow were chilling, but they couldn't numb her wounded heart.Over a year had passed, and the dilapidated orphanage had lost much of its human presence. Dust covered every corner, but just the outlines of the furniture brought back memories of Kiana's life there.

Back then, hiding in the cold little house, her stinky dad was doing something outside. As her stomach growled with hunger, she happened upon someone barbecuing outside.The aroma broke Kiana's barriers to the outside world and sparked her curiosity about the world beyond.Thinking back then, the reason her stinky dad was constantly drinking was probably because she wasn't Kiana at all.The real Kiana must have died somewhere long ago!

Thinking of this, Kiana felt deeply saddened. Her stinky father was also in extreme pain, yet she had never noticed.

Walking down the hall, past the kitchen, and then passing through room after room, Kiana's mood brightened considerably as she recalled every moment of her life here.

As she passed the door of Bronie's room, Kiana couldn't help but wonder what Bronie's reaction would be if she knew her identity was a fake Kiana.

Maybe it would be better, maybe worse. Sadly, Kiana didn't dare to think about it anymore. If even Bronie abandoned her, she probably wouldn't have any reason to live anymore.

After all, she was a Herrscher.

Bronie...

Suddenly, Kiana thought of Mei, then Bronya, and finally Elysia.

A light suddenly lit up in her eyes.

Maybe things weren't so bad after all?

Entering Bronie's office, a single A4 sheet of paper lay quietly on Ranchen's computer desk.

It seemed like it was left here before Bronie left?[I don't know who you are, kid. If life gets tough, come solve my puzzles and find the treasure I've left for you!

Remember that spot where Sin accidentally bumped her head and got a big bump? Go there to find the next clue!]

Sin used to compete with Bronya over everything, so the two of them often had competitions.And An was often injured.

But the most memorable injury is probably the time when Sin Mal and Bronya were competing in tree climbing. After Bronya climbed up, Sin couldn't get down.

Bronya said she would catch Sin with both hands, but the fall was too high, and even Bronya couldn't fully catch her.

Thankfully, the snow cushioned the blow, but she still accidentally cut her head. She needed several stitches, and the next day, a large bump appeared on that bald spot.

Following her memory, Kiana arrived at the tree where Sin Mal had fallen and received a bump on her head.

She saw a very noticeable sharp stone.

She knew without hesitation that the next clue must lie beneath.After this treasure-hunting mode, Kiana's mood improved considerably.

Beneath the stone, Kiana unearthed a small stainless steel box. Opening it, she found a code sheet and a map indicating the location of the safe.She never imagined that the basement which Bronie usually forbade, could contain these things?Kiana followed the instructions and entered the hidden password panel. She then entered the code.Then a path leading to a deeper basement appeared before Kiana.Kiana was stunned by Bronie's preparations. After all, when would Bronie have prepared such a thing? Why would she even leave a basement?

Intrigued, Kiana entered the basement, but she hadn't expected to find two cameras scanning her body!"Kiana Kaslana's presence detected. Please describe the difficulties you face." 

"Huh?"

"Huh?"

"Assuming hearing loss, increase volume by 100%. Repeat: Please describe the difficulties you face!"

The sudden increase in volume made Kiana cover her ears. Clearly, she was completely unprepared for it.

"Ah! Stop! It's too loud!"

"Request accepted. Assuming intelligence is insufficient to understand the current conversation, slow down speech by 30%. Repeat: Please describe the difficulties you face!"

"Who are you?!"

Kiana felt baffled and offended."It's using Bronie's voice. Why does it sound so infuriating?"

"I am the underground shelter management AI left behind by the great Haxxor Bunny. Name: Pip-Boy."

"It's actually a shelter? No wonder Bronie told everyone to come here if they encountered any difficulties in the future... I'm without a cell phone or money, and my only weapon is a baseball bat. I can only wander across the country on foot. I just escaped from the Schicksal Headquarters... and I'm a Herrscher..."

Kiana unleashed her current predicament, even including her inner confusion.

But honestly, this impolite AI could only provide her with material assistance, right?

It was probably impossible for it to answer her questions.[Kiana Kaslana has been detected to know her background, and a special voice message is about to be played.]

"Huh!?"

Kiana was surprised that Bronie had already known this!?"Hey, idiot Kiana!"

"Not an idiot!"

Bronya's voice suddenly rang out, startling Kiana for a moment.

But then Kiana realized it was Bronie's voice.

Back then, Bronie was still very young."Although the name Kiana Kaslana once belonged to someone else, it's a fake one. But for me and everyone at the orphanage, the days you spent with us were all real. You are the Kiana Kaslana in our hearts, the moonlight goddess who knows no bounds and aspires to become a knight and protect everyone."

"Pfft..."

Although it was a bit clumsy, it was as if Bronie was comforting herself across time and space?"Although you may have experienced some setbacks, although you may have doubted your identity, although you may have discovered that the world may not be as beautiful as it is, I still want to tell you that a true hero is someone who, despite discovering that the world is not beautiful, still wishes to create a better world. If you feel tired, take a break and look at your family around you. We will always support you."

Kiana suddenly thought of her days in the orphanage.Rosalia and Lilia, who aspired to become idols and bring dreams to everyone.Anila, who hoped to study and obtain a doctorate so she could help Bronie with her research.Nina, inexplicably interested in assembling weapons, and Isabella, who aspired to be a superstar.Sin Mal who already is piloting a Titan to fight the Honkai inside Anti-Entropy, and Sofia, who aspired to become a fashion designer with Sirin.

And, of course, Bronya and Seele.

"Cherish the beauty around you, and muster up the courage to move forward. I believe that stubborn Kiana will find the future she desires. Let's meet again in that beautiful future and have barbecue together, okay?"

"Barbecue and the like... eating too much can cause acne, Bronie-san..."

Kiana seemed to see Bronie, reaching across time and space to comfort her.

With Bronie around, she felt like she had the power of a hundred Meis!

"Of course, you, carrying the Second Herrscher Core, will eventually be influenced by the deceased Sirin's consciousness. At that time, Archbishop Otto will not let you go easily, and the part of you influenced by Sirin may make irreparable mistakes."

"Did you even foresee this?!"

Kiana had never imagined that Sister Bronie could be so foresighted that she could even foresee something like this!?"The Sirin that first appeared within you was the affected part. She harbored a deep resentment towards Siegfried, so Siegfried chose to distance herself from you and allow you to live and grow with me for a while. However, that Sirin wasn't deeply affected; she remains you. It's just that as time passes and the influence of the Herrscher Core deepens, sooner or later your Sirin will gradually become the real Sirin. So, use the beautiful memories you shared with her to free her from the Herrscher Core's influence and allow her to return!"

"Then what should I do? That Sirin is completely ignoring me!"

[Hearing Kiana's description of her predicament, Sirin, in Kiana's consciousness, ignored her and began to mobilize inventory—Mimic Key of Sentience: Fenghuang Down.] 

Suddenly, Kiana found herself in a pitch-black space.Not far away, illuminated like stage lights, a proud self stared at her, legs crossed.

Kiana slowly approached, only to discover a transparent barrier between them."Sirin..."

"..."

Sirin remained silent. Kiana still harbored a deep grudge against her.

She killed Teacher Medea.

She triggered the Honkai.

Countless Honkai Beasts destroyed mechas, and Benares destroyed countless anti-aircraft guns on Schicksal Sky Island.

And she was herself. The sins she committed were also her own."If it weren't for me, so many things wouldn't have happened, right?" Sirin looked at the silent Kiana and finally spoke."If I weren't a Herrscher, I could peacefully fight the Honkai and eliminate all Honkai in the world, right?"

"..."

"Dreams are the driving force of ants, the most easily broken pieces of trash. Yet, you feel pain when that piece of trash is shattered, so you're worse than an ant. A truly powerful person is absolutely alone, and I have nothing left to lose.With immense power, I feel no pain, and my dreams won't be shattered. You should give me that body, escape the pain, hide from the sins within, let me bear it all, and end the root of all suffering."

"Are you the old Sirin?"

Suddenly, Kiana seemed to understand a little.

Is this a desire to protect herself?

To avoid suffering, to face things alone?"No."

Sirin replied calmly, but Kiana inexplicably felt that this was the old Sirin!She often said one thing and meant another. If Sirin's words were interpreted the other way around, they would often ring true!

Kiana immediately thought of the regeant Medea had injected her with last.Was that the potion Bronie had prepared...Had Bronie anticipated Sirin's problems and found a cure, then given Medea  the regeant?Right, right?But something seemed off.Kiana was unsure how to talk to Sirin.----Chapter 330: ReconciliationHonestly, sometimes Sirin thought it might be alright to just hide away and pretend she was completely dead.Isolate myself, pretend to be in prison, atone for my sins.Though Sirin didn't know what was wrong with her, the emotions emanating from her Herrscher core were undeniable.Sometimes, Sirin felt she should have wiped out all of humanity, but now she realized—was she really going to go to all that trouble?That was clearly not her true feeling.But that thought, so naturally rooted in her mind, so deeply rooted in her heart, so self-evidently taken for granted, filled Sirin with a wave of dread.Did she deserve this kind of suffering?Or was she not supposed to enjoy a happy life?Watching Kiana suffer, Sirin listened to her occasional thoughts. Honestly, seeing Kiana like this, she felt a surge of guilt.What should she do?

Either she could leave, take the blame for Kiana's actions, and then find a way to judge herself.

Or she could shut herself away, refusing any communication with the outside world and acting as if she were in self-exile.

Sirin naturally chose the latter option. The queen's majesty would never allow Sirin to be judged by others.

She had already been quite withdrawn, but then suddenly, Kiana appeared before her.

What then?

She could only choose the first option.

But as soon as she opened her mouth, Sirin's true colors were revealed, leaving Kiana and Sirin staring at each other.

After an unknown amount of time, Kiana gave up."Sirin, Bronie said that family members should support and help each other and face any difficulties together. And you are me. Don't think you have to face these sins alone... After all, it was with these hands that we... gave Teacher Medea..."

Sirin knew she was telling the truth, and her heart wavered.

But...

Should she forgive herself so easily?[Chat time is over. Welcome back.]

The intelligent AI stopped supplying power to Fenghuang Down and forcibly pulled Kiana out of that space of consciousness!

"Pip-Boy!"[I'm sorry, Kiana Kaslana. The mimic Fenghuang Down has lost its original function and is temporarily unable to provide further communication functions. Have you reconciled with Miss Sirin?]

[Reconciled?]

Intuitively, Kiana felt that it should be fine. Since they were prepared to share the responsibility for their mistakes, their next goal would definitely be to eliminate more Honkai beasts to make amends.

But looking back now, the two of them had barely exchanged a single word, and Sirin didn't even say anything at the end.

Didn't she say she was the other person?

Why was Sirin's thinking so hard to understand?"I need money, equipment, and some identification. Bronie should have prepared that, right? Also, where is the next Honkai outbreak?"[Your request has been accepted, and the warehouse is being mobilized.]

As it spoke, a hidden drawer appeared in front of Kiana. Opening it, she found a stack of documents, her newly taken ID photo, a Honkai-powered pistol, and a bank card.[We've detected that you're wanted by Schicksal. This is a hacking device designed for you to conceal your identity.]

A cell phone appeared from another drawer.Kiana looked around curiously. The walls were all pitch black. Could there possibly be so many hidden drawers in this place?

This basement strangely resembled a bank vault. Coming here felt like a secret agent retrieving something.

"Bronie, that's really cool. Did you prepare all these things for everyone?"[Answer: Bronie has set up safe houses in many countries, with a resource-management AI to assist. However, you'll need to find the locations of other safe houses on the Haxxor Bunny Studio website.]

Bronie had told everyone about this: to go to the website if they had any problems in the future. Kiana hadn't expected Bronie's casual suggestion to go this far. What kind of help could be provided online?It was nothing more than troubleshooting and maybe a small fee.But Kiana had never expected Sister Bronie to have prepared so many safe houses.As the saying goes, a cunning rabbit has three burrows, right?After receiving her equipment, Kiana suddenly felt like she had graduated from Valkyrie Training and become an agent fighting the Honkai.In the future, she would eradicate all Honkai, and this goal would never change!"Come, let me see the Schicksal Honkai report..."The global map was all green, making Kiana feel like she was looking at the wrong map.No, what was going on?Is this really a warning from Schicksal about the Honkai?Why was the entire world green, with only a few instances of Honkai near the Mediterranean Sea, close to Schicksal Headquarters?Wouldn't going to Schicksal Headquarters be a trap

That damned Otto would surely trick her into doing something monstrous. They're clearly an organization fighting the Honkai, yet they're committing such despicable acts.

Kiana felt outnumbered and outmatched, and she probably couldn't handle them."Is there no other place to fight the Honkai?"[Kiana's request detected. Calculating the possible locations of Honkai outbreaks.]

"Huh? Is this something predictable, like the weather forecast? Why can't Schicksal and Anti-Entropy predict it?"Kiana hadn't expected Bronie to have such advanced technology. But if that were the case, perhaps Bronie's prediction of the collapse of Nagazora would make sense.

[Foolish Kiana, I'm just equipped with big data to calculate possible man-made Honkai incidents. I'm detecting the Jackal's location...]

Then, on the global map, a bright red dot appeared in Arc City, in the southern part of the Shenzhou Continent.Then, all the information about the Jackal was listed: the Project Stigma, human experiments, and various destroyed experimental bases.

In short, Jackal is portrayed as a mad scientist who commits no evil and is also extremely keen on conducting experiments related to the Honkai.

This information about the Jackal perfectly and accurately triggered Kiana’s instincts.

You have to know that she, too, is a victim of human experimentation, and she's a clone. So what has this Jackal done?A combination of machines and assassins, then capturing numerous children with the Stigmata gene and conducting direct experiments.

She's also vaguely injecting a potion into the city, ostensibly a vaccine against Honkai energy, but in reality, a potion to activate the Stigmata gene.

But simply injecting the potion is ineffective; a high concentration of Honkai energy is required for direct activation.

Rather than everyone being injected with the potion and then being exposed to a high concentration of Honkai energy, Jackal is likely to proactively trigger a major Honkai outbreak in a city to select individuals with awakened Stigmata, capture them, and then conduct research.

Although Bronie had frightened her off from human experiments, Jackal didn't give up on studying the Stigmata.The World Serpent was destined to launch Project Stigma. If she failed to study the Stigmata and ended up being inducted into Project Stigma, her life's purpose would be completely lost.

Jackal wouldn't abandon her research, but she did moderate it somewhat. Human experiments might not be allowed anymore, but she would still clone individuals and conduct experiments on them.Well, scientific progress often requires violating certain ethical standards. Even Mobius might have done something like that. As long as Bronie didn't see it and it didn't endanger others, she generally wouldn't intervene.

After all, experimenting on clones without self-awareness wasn't a big deal. Or, if a clone developed self-awareness, it could be dealt with promptly to avoid further complications.

Jackal naturally followed this path of research. After discovering that the heads of the assassins no longer appeared above her bed, she felt confident that things were going well.

But without Bronie's warnings, Jackal had indeed become increasingly brazen in recent years, especially since seeing Kevin return. She feels certain that the insane Kevin will support her actions.

At least the Jackal can successfully fool Kevin, believing her experiments might actually have some effect on the Project Stigma.

And with a nod from Kevin, a city is certain to suffer.Bronie could have reported it to Elysia, sent Su to warn Kevin, and warned them to act immediately—but Bronie never did.

After all, when this information was collected, Bronie was in the Quantum Sea, and Jackal was lucky to have capitalized on Bronie's absence.

Otherwise, Jackal wouldn't even have been able to distribute the vaccine."I didn't expect such a demonic scientist to exist in the world! I will stop her!"Kiana usually got distracted easily when reading, but this time, when she saw the information about the Jackal, she was incredibly attentive.

She read every word, slowly digesting it. She also figured out why Bronie hadn't eliminated the other party.The main reason was that Jackal was truly talented in scientific research. Even if the ultimate goal of an experiment might only benefit the Jackal herself, byproducts produced during the process could drive global technological development.

Bronie was like a steed holding the reins, constantly controlling Jackal's direction, trying not to let her make mistakes while allowing her to produce more value.If it were the Kiana of the past, she might not have done so much, but would have immediately defeated Jackal, perhaps even eliminated her.But now, Kiana was thinking about how to stop Jackal

Search for evidence, then prevent the plan from being carried out, and finally have the Jackal imprisoned, where she could conduct scientific research under public surveillance!

Yes! That's it!Kiana felt like she had gotten smarter; she had figured out even such a complex matter!She gathered her equipment, fake ID, various weapons, and a bank card. To avoid detection, Kiana avoided populated areas, always wearing the hood of her coat to conceal her moonlit white hair.Of course, white hair isn't exactly uncommon for Europeans.But she was near the Ural Mountains, and her next destination was Shenzhou, a land of black hair.So, her white hair would definitely draw attention.

... "Kiana went to the old orphanage."

Bronie and Ellie lived in Arc City. To avoid disrupting Cioara's daily work, Bronie bought a house there.Of course, they wouldn't settle for anything less; the place needed to be at least 300 square meters and luxuriously furnished. Fortunately, Arc City was vast, and there were already ready-made houses.

It was just a little pricey.But would Bronie be so stingy? After living in Arc City, Bronie began to think about what game she should make next. It just so happened that she had recently been experiencing Cyberpunk 2077's online mode.

Because it's set in the future, surveillance systems are very advanced. The online heists often involve gang warfare and corporate commissions.

This limited setting can make the missions feel a bit less realistic.

So, Bronie had the idea of making a Los Santos-style game.Grand Theft Auto was a game that appealed to Bronie, as it was realistic yet still exciting.

After all, having worked on Red Dead Redemption and Cyberpunk 2077 before that, Bronie was quite familiar with large-scale games, and players loved them."Is Kiana okay?"

After hearing Bronie's news, Ellie was worried about Kiana's condition.Then Bronie showed Ellie a picture of Kiana's clumsy appearance, captured by the AI camera."She's okay, isn't she? She must have heard the recording I left a few years ago and thought of some beautiful things. She must have gotten through the most difficult times. And the mimic feather I left there has been used, so it seems she didn't have a particularly intense conflict with Sirin."

Otherwise, if the two of them were fighting for control of the body, half of Kiana's eyes would surely be golden."Everything is under your control?""As the saying goes, a cunning rabbit has three burrows. What's wrong with the Haxxor Bunny being a little clever?""No, so Kiana will definitely come over next, right?"

"That's right. As long as our Miss Jackal doesn't give up on her terrible plan, she will!"