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Chapter 116: [Great Honkai Games] Final Winner

[4. In the special world—the Great Honkai Games—who among the following options won first place and became the champion?][A. Tesla][B. Kiana][C. Raven][D. Theresa]With the previous question concluded, the fourth question of this quiz popped up on the screen.However,Looking at the content of this question, everyone was a little confused."Great Honkai Games? What the hell is that?"The impatient Tesla looked confused. How could Honkai be related to a sports event?"Who knows?" Einstein was speechless. She glanced at the information revealed in the title, gathered her thoughts, and then said, "But it does mention... a special world.""When you mention that, it reminds me of that image of Theresa I saw earlier."With Tesla's words, everyone naturally knew what image she was referring to.Isn't it the image of Theresa transforming into the magical girl TeRiRi and annihilating everyone?Mei touched her chin, recalling the image, and nodded. "Indeed, that image seems to be the same special world as the Great Honkai Games mentioned in the title.""What are you talking about?"Welt had no idea about this. He saw the conversation so animated and immediately became curious about what it was all about.But before Einstein and Tesla could explain his confusion, Theresa flew into a rage, shouting, "Nothing!"Although the image wasn't her, it was undoubtedly Theresa Apocalypse.The last time she had let so many people see her other self in that state, Theresa was already filled with shame and indignation.How could she possibly let Welt know about this now?!Einstein smiled and opened her mouth to speak, but after being met with a fierce gaze, sensing the threat of "Speak or I'll kill you," she naturally spread her hands in a gesture of helplessness.Tesla was fearless, so she was about to expose Theresa's secrets without a care in the world.But before she could open her mouth, Theresa tackled her to the ground.Magical Girl TeRiRi, she won't come again!Recalling the image she had seen before, Theresa held Tesla firmly in place and covered her mouth, forcing her to stammer a single word.Tesla tried to resist, but for an ordinary researcher like her, resisting Theresa who possess the genes of an Emperor-level Honkai Beast was a bit much.The two of them together looked quite amusing, drawing smiles from everyone."Alright, Ms. Theresa, let's stop the fun."Although delighted to see Tesla being tortured, the ever-serious Einstein intervened to put a stop to the two's playfulness.She also compromised somewhat with Theresa's insistence: "Let's not talk about that earlier."Welt wasn't particularly bothered by this sort of thing; he was simply curious.Since Theresa seemed so reluctant, he naturally wouldn't dwell on it."Ah... Pah... Pah!"After freeing herself from Theresa's clutches, Dr. Tesla spat, looking at her with a hint of indignation. At Theresa, she angrily shouted, "Your taste is awfully bitter!"Theresa's eyes flickered to the side when she heard this.She had drunk a lot of bitter melon juice before coming here, and her hands were quite sticky.Desperate to change the subject, she avoided Tesla and looked at her, asking, "So, how do we choose?"This kind of question wasn't easy to choose.Although it was related to them, the question involved was completely nonsensical and full of unknowns."Hmm...""That's indeed a problem," Einstein frowned.She scanned the questions, then scanned everyone one by one.Then she stopped at Bronya."Do you have any good ideas?"Seeing Bronya raise her hand like a good student, Einstein couldn't help but feel a little curious.Of course, her curiosity was different.Fu Hua who was closer to Bronya had a premonition.She shifted her feet and quickly hid behind Himiko.However, even so, she still heard Bronya's voice. That innocent question."Class Monitor, what would you choose?"Looking at Bronya's sincere expression, a look that read, "I believe you," Fu Hua's heart suddenly felt like a beeping dragon.Feeling like she'd eaten a fly, Fu Hua grimaced at Bronya's earnest expression. Unable to refuse, she casually made a choice, "I choose C."In an instant, Raven was eliminated, and the four-choice-one-question became a three-choice-one-question.Frustrated with Bronya's insane persecution of her own immortal, Book of Fuxi naturally couldn't just sit there and watch. She floated over to Bronya's side and began punching her back, muttering, "Hey, hey, hey, stop bullying my immortal!"While her words were meant to protect her charge, Fu Hua was left feeling rather amused. She'd lived for tens of thousands of years, after all, yet she acted like a child letting herself be bullied.Einstein saw Bronya's method of eliminating incorrect answers several times before so she couldn't help but chuckle.This truly was persecuting an old person. Humanity has no limits.Clearing her throat, Einstein accepted the outcome of Bronya's blow from Book of Fuxi Book, based on Fu Hua's weak spot, and said sternly."Okay, now we have to choose one from the remaining three."Tesla, Kiana, and... Theresa."Please exclude me, thank you!" Theresa enthusiastically chose to give up.After being persecuted the previous time, she had a psychological scar on this question, which, like the previous one, belonged to a special world.To avoid making a fool of herself again, it was wiser to decisively refuse.Einstein was speechless. "Hmm... Then it's only Dr. Tesla and Kiana?""Are either of you giving up?"Because of Theresa's experience, she asked specifically.Of course, the answer was..."No!" They both said in unison.Both Kiana and Tesla were extremely competitive.How could they possibly give in in such a situation, which was clearly a battle of strength?"With my genius, I'll definitely win!" Tesla clenched her mechanical fist with confidence.Kiana didn't say anything.After her experience as Void Drifter, she'd become more mature.While she still had a strong competitive spirit, it was mostly reflected in her eyes, not her usual loud voice."Really? In that case, let's decide by rock-paper-scissors."Einstein, after a moment's deliberation, offered a relatively fair decision to the two who persisted.Naturally, the two agreed.In front of everyone, they shouted, "Rock, paper, scissors!"---Chapter 117: Roasted "Crow"Rock, Paper, Scissors, a common decision-making technique played by children.Although it's said to rely entirely on luck, this technique actually has many loopholes.Those with keen observation skills can deduce the opponent's likely choice based on their facial expressions and actions.Kiana had the physical ability to predict this, but unfortunately, she didn't realize it. For the naive Kiana, rock, paper, scissors was a simple game, relying entirely on luck.As for Tesla, while her physical fitness wasn't as robust as Kiana's Kaslana body, her past experiences had given her considerable physical strength.With her excellent physical fitness and agile mind, Tesla could discern Kiana's likely choice from a brief observation and respond accordingly.Rock, Paper, Scissors!"Rock, Paper, Scissors!"Kiana's relentless scissors collided with Tesla's relentless fist.In an instant, the winner was decided!As the notary, Einstein declared the winner expressionlessly after the results were reached."Dr. Tesla wins!""Hehehe, this genius still has the upper hand, right?!" Tesla said with a hint of pride.A mere game of rock-paper-scissors was a piece of cake for the genius Dr. Tesla!Kiana's expression remained calm, showing no trace of frustration at losing.She might have been like this before, but now...Thinking back to her past, Kiana smiled and shook her head slightly.If we ignore the concept of time in this space, how exactly can a person undergo a transformation in just a few minutes?Kiana herself couldn't figure this out.But she at least understood one thing: her current self was still immature.In her Void Drifter state, she harbored far more profound thoughts than she did now.She used to yearn for the future.Now... she still does......but this time, it's not anticipation.Unlike Kiana's tangled mental processes, Tesla, having been given the choice, exclaimed triumphantly."I choose A! This genius will undoubtedly take first place!"[Correct]The answer was finalized, and this satisfying outcome naturally boosted Tesla's arrogance."Hmph, I told you! In a mere sports meet, it's only natural for this genius to take first place!"In response to Tesla's words, Einstein spoke calmly, in a tone she couldn't hear, with a hint of melancholy in her voice: "Alas, it seems our Dr. Tesla's reputation is about to soar to the skies."Some were happy, some were sad. In this situation—An image of the Great Honkai Games appeared on the screen.[Honkai—a supernatural disaster that accompanies human civilization and seeks to destroy it.][Honkai gives rise to the Deadwalkers and Honkai Beasts, whose strange movements are hostile to all life.]In the image, three lovely zombies sat in front of a fire, roasting something just like humans."Honkai Energy Crystal?!"Tesla instantly what they were grilling so she couldn't help but widened her eyes.No way, this thing can be grilled?!"Don't be so surprised, Dr. Tesla. This isn't our world, after all. We can't apply our common sense."After so many years of service, Einstein naturally understood Tesla's thoughts. Although she was also surprised, she suppressed her urge to become a troll and said seriously."Besides... even in our world, there's no such thing as [Honkai Energy Crystals] that can't be used as barbecue ingredients, right?"Of course, this earned her an eye roll from the others.Even Kiana and the others, unfamiliar with the item, knew from the name alone that it wasn't something to be consumed.A figure passed by the zombies warming themselves by the fire, attracting a great deal of attention.[Valkyrie, a high-risk profession sworn to protect humanity and eliminate the Honkai.][Their powers are so immense that they can even slow down time and create black holes.]Everyone looked.Wasn't that Kiana right beside them?"This look of wisdom is truly worthy of the being called idiot Kiana!"Bronya deadpanned her assessment of the intelligent Kiana.Kiana didn't attempt to argue, but a hint of embarrassment lingered.Even as she casually gazed at herself in the image, she felt something... something indescribable!!!Kiana's posture in the image was quite amusing, but Theresa paid no heed. She simply recalled the female voice introducing them, frowning and muttering."Why does that voice sound so familiar?""Wait... isn't that..."Having been distracted, Theresa suddenly remembered who it was, and a look of astonishment crossed her face.[And today, everyone will put aside past grudges and, on this field—][The match begins!]A familiar male voice announced the start of the competition in the video.The contestants made their appearances.Aside from the unfamiliar figures, the most familiar ones were naturally Dr. Tesla, Kiana, Jixuanyuan, and..."Hahaha, is this Theresa?!"Theresa's friend, Himeko, couldn't help but burst out laughing at the sight of Theresa's 'intelligent eyes' in the video.The rest of the group also was affected. Even the serious Mei and Einstein, and even Bronya, who wasn't particularly good at smiling smiled at Theresa's very intelligent expression in the video.Bronya's smile was so stiff that it resembled a comical meme... Ugh, how could she laugh like that?Compared to Theresa, Kiana's eyes of wisdom paled in comparison.As the person involved, Theresa was naturally constipated by the scene.No, I've already given up on the Law of Choice, so how could they still persecute me?!Looking at her own intelligent eyes in that image, Theresa felt a trauma even greater than that sustained by the magical girl TeRiRi."Kiana's off to a fast start, taking the lead!""Jixuanyuan's acceleration was also excellent!"A voice reminiscent of Otto announced the progress of the match as the screen switched."Oh my god, Bella took off! Easily outpacing the other opponents!"After the voice of astonishment that resembled Otto's ended, a charming female voice echoed:"Welcome to the live broadcast of the Second World, the Great Honkai Games!""I'm the host, Rita. The winner of the contest will receive a colorful crystal that can grant any wish. Good luck!"Rita, familiar to Theresa, sat in the TV station.Next to her, everyone was stunned... It was Otto Apocalypse."Ah... Is this Otto?!"Tesla wiped her eyes at Otto, whose face looked so "smart" and gigantic, so like Theresa's. After confirming she wasn't mistaken, she was stunned.The people at St. Freya's Academy were also horrified.The Otto they had in mind was ruthless, merciless, the ultimate boss.Otto in the video gave a brilliant commentary with a look of wit and wisdom.The contrast was truly unbearable."Okay, the player on the screen, Kiana, the Valkyrie from Schicksal, is currently in second place.""Well, data analysis shows she's equipped with the newly released Hannah's 12th-generation Stigmata. After upgrading, it can deliver a 75% improvement, reaching a top speed of 500 mph!"Otto sounded like he was promoting the Stigmata, advertising them.Everyone was naturally at a loss for words. Although they knew this was another world, seeing the Archbishop of Schicksal advertising like a street vendor, acting like a wise man, this was truly shattering."So, where can I buy it?"The other commentator, Rita, even played along, acting like a salesperson, remarkably like a seasoned TV channel salesperson.Even Theresa who knew Rita well was a little skeptical. In that world, Rita wasn't a Valkyrie, but a seasoned salesperson and a shill.Kiana, who possessed the Hannah Stigmata, which Otto had praised to such a high standard, was easily surpassed."Hahaha, your Schicksal's Stigmata... Isn't that stigma too weak?!"Tesla, sporting [Automatic] and carrying a flying machine, smirked at Otto's much-hyped stigma.She quivered and grimaced at Kiana's irritation."Lililililililil!"Kiana, naturally irritated by the mockery, shouted in displeasure."Is this considered the strongest equipment?! I want a refund!"But before Tesla could say anything more, her gloating moment was short-lived. A fleeting white shadow instantly carried the complacent Tesla away, leaving Kiana bewildered."Oh, look! Gagaga in her rolling form... Ganesha, yes, yes, Ganesha is crushing Tesla! Are they going to make it to the finish line like this?"Otto, in the commentary booth, stuttered as he reported the latest race progress.Einstein saw Tesla's one moment smug, only to be swept along by a tumbling Honkai Beast the next, naturally didn't miss the opportunity to tease Tesla. Her words were full of mockery, and she acted as if nothing had happened."As expected of Dr. Tesla...""Ahhh! Mophead!"The smug Tesla, who had been so proud of herself, suddenly turned pale after being caught in the act. Tesla, naturally provoked, glared at Einstein with a frantic expression.…"There's a curve ahead. Will it widen the gap between the competitors?"Rita announced the race, her voice filled with worry.Maybe it was because she had a bad mouth.The moment she spoke, Tesla who was caught up in Ganesha's clutches bcrashed through the guardrail, knocking an innocent Benares flying."Ah, it's happening! It's happening! Ganesha's taking Tesla with him!"Otto exclaimed from the announcer's booth.He took it all in.In the middle of the game, Raven, running at a steady, even pace, thought to herself."I didn't expect my opponent to be so strong. I'll just have to wait and see.""Ah, I have to explain this time. Medical services are provided by a professional team. Any injuries won't be a problem."Following Otto's introduction, the medical team for the Great Honkai Games appeared.The formidable medical team consisted of a Revenants as the chief physician, plus four other Revenants.From their shiny sunglasses, it was clear that the medical team for this Great Honkai Games was exceptionally professional!"Okay, Kiana has arrived first at the second competition area—Crimson Abyss!""Here, the contestants will face the relentless onslaught of high temperatures."At the announcer's booth, Otto announced the schedule and briefly described the venue."Jixuanyuan has mounted her warhorse. Could it be that she's turned darker because she couldn't handle the heat?!"As Rita commented with astonishment, Jixuanyuan was now a completely different person than before. She was galloping along on her majestic steed."Pfft!" Book of Fuxi couldn't help but cover her mouth, stifling a laugh.Having been created while Cang Xuan was still alive, she naturally knew the first bearer of the Xuanyuan Sword of this era.Seeing this comical gesture and the end of the joke, she was naturally amused.As one of the contestants, the missing Theresa suddenly appeared. Braving the heat, she held the languid-looking Judah, her face etched with panic."Ah, why aren't you awake yet?! If you keep sleeping, we won't be able to catch up with them!"Perhaps because of her words, Judah instantly perked up and donned its sunglasses with a social air."Hey... hey, looks like we've caught up!" Theresa beamed.Suddenly braking, stopping, charging, and throwing—the movements were executed with unwavering skill, a true veteran."Flight mode activated!"With a series of maneuvers that stunned everyone, Theresa stepped on Judah and flew... flew?!After witnessing such an astonishing feat, the considerably calm Void Drifter retreated back into her paramecium form, her face dazed as she asked, "A-Auntie, can Judah be used like this?!"But seeing Theresa's bewilderment, she hadn't expected Judah to be used like this...And... based on the method shown in the video...With her own physique... it seems like she could actually do it?!Ah, this... Judah's bizarre uses have increased."Oh, Theresa used Judah's flight ability to swiftly cross this area! Straight to first place!"Otto's voice was filled with excitement, and he couldn't help but sigh."Oh, we'll never know how many uses Judah has!"Then, the Red and Blue Twins, along with their mounts Assaka appeared.They showed the audience what was hidden within Assaka's massive claws."Liliya and Rozaliya?!"As a child raised in an orphanage... Bronya was quite surprised by the appearance of these two people.Come to think of it, she hadn't seen these two mischievous children in ages.Hmm... time to find some time to get some updates from Sin on the orphanage.Bronya decided to contact Sin after this round of Q&A was over."This is the Abyss.""What should I do?" Raven appeared once again. She looked at the scorching hot surface with a panicked expression."Going straight in will roast me."She was trying for a wish, but she didn't want to end up like a roasted crow!----Chapter 118: This Genius Will Definitely Be the Winner!As Raven was lamenting why the Crimson Abyss wasn't hot at all, Otto, the commentator, suddenly appeared and said seriously."Hey, just to clarify, the Crimson Abyss's high temperatures only affect the Valkyries; other contestants aren't affected."Contestant Kiana protested angrily at this clearly unfair setting."Hey, what kind of weird rules are these!?"Like Kiana, the entire audience from St. Freya Academy who were all Valkyries were also internally complaining about this rule that clearly discriminated against them.But when they realized that it was that bastard Otto who was hosting the competition, they had nothing more to say."To withstand the heat, the Valkyries had to sacrifice their speed for defensive gear, effectively giving up their previous advantage."As Rita's calm commentary played, Kiana, having replaced Hannah with a different set of stigmata, slowed considerably and was overtaken by the latter's Raven."The race has reached the third zone, Pure Bliss... er, no, Frozen Land!"After crossing the Crimson Abyss track, Otto began reporting the current race progress, lamenting the signs on the field:"It's freezing here, and the competitors are already showing signs of severe discomfort. Alas, even our camera lenses are showing frost marks!"During this time, the twins, seemingly at ease in their vehicles, made a brief appearance."The race is already halfway through. Who is the person Archbishop is most optimistic about?"As a well-mannered announcer, Rita, in her spare time, asked a question to liven up the atmosphere."Hehehe, my favorite is... Of course, the contestant, which is my granddaughter."With a wise big eyed expression on his face, Otto chuckled and raised a finger, appearing utterly confident."With Judas's help, victory is a sure thing!"This display of confidence in her, a made Theresa, who was watching feel a wave of embarrassment."Uh... what kind of track is this? It's freezing!" Kiana appeared on screen, cringed, and lamented the course's harshness.However, with the sound of a zither, she discovered something truly remarkable.Clad in the attire that Fu Hua so fondly remembered, a person was sipping tea beneath the snow, eating steaming pastries and gazing at the breathtaking snowy scene... a look of peace on her face."Captain, lend me your cloak!" Kiana passed by like the wind, leaving only a lingering echo.The ancient immortal stood up with a kind face, but before she could do anything, her companion spoke up."Calm down, Immortal. Let me handle this little matter for you.""...Is this... Theresa?"Outside the image, looking at Astrologos who looked almost identical to Theresa, except for her rather unusual clothing, Himeko felt a little strange.Mei hesitated for a moment, unable to conceal a hint of surprise and amusement. "It seems so, but... she seems... smarter than the principal?""Hey, Mei!"Theresa couldn't help but glare at these words, but because Mei was usually well-behaved and easy on her, she didn't react.If Kiana had said that, she would have given her a good scolding!Afterward, Theresa glanced in anger at Mei's comment, at the figure in the image who looked so much like herself.What do you mean by smarter than me? When it comes to intelligence, this dean won't lose to this old-fashioned guy!Completely oblivious to the fact that Starlit Astrologos resembled her, Theresa  forcibly distinguished herself from the person on the screen."This should be related to that magical girl from before..."Einstein offered some analysis, but when she tried to use the magical girl TeRiRi as an example, Theresa glared at her, so she tactfully skipped over the part."Well, anyway, it's a similar situation. It's Ms. Theresa's other-worldly counterpart, right?"Theresa demonstrated a new use of Judas and taken the lead, but wasn't as smooth as before on the freezing track. Standing on Judah, she folded her arms as the oncoming cold wind made her shiver."Ugh, ugh, it's so cold! Judas can barely fly!"Suddenly, she noticed Kiana running happily ahead, draped in a cloak. Her eyes lit up, and she asked, somewhat puzzled, "Uh, uh... Kiana, where did you get that cloak?!"But as soon as she finished speaking, a formation pattern appeared beneath her feet. Along with the sound of a zither, a sudden hurricane swept her away with screams of "Ahhh!"From an outsider's perspective, considering what Theresa had said earlier, everyone naturally understood what was going on.Himeko was a little amused. "Is this what they call... ruthless, even when you're ruthless, you won't let go of yourself?""But this... the sports meet is a bit of a bummer." She glanced at the ranking list that popped up, looking at the grayed-out names and the only three remaining players, and couldn't help but sigh.Normal sports meets are all about ranking... but this Great Honkai Games feels like it's all about who can survive to the end.When Himeko mentioned this, Mei frowned and volunteered, "I remember the title said the winner of this meet was Dr. Tesla, right?""But... Dr. Tesla should have been eliminated, right?"Everyone was stunned."...Maybe there's something unexpected. Judging from this ridiculous event, it wouldn't be surprising if anything happened. Who knows, maybe in the end, our Dr. Tesla will follow that Ganesha and take first place in an extremely unexpected way?"Einstein offered an explanation for this anomaly, but Tesla wasn't pleased. She angrily retorted. "Screw your unexpectedness! This genius will undoubtedly be the final victor of the Games!"And Ganesha...Thinking of that Ganesha who had embarrassed her pretentious self from the very beginning, Tesla's eyes lit up.If this thing weren't an Emperor-level Honkai Beast, a rare creature, she would have taken the Padrino to vent her anger when she got back!In the past, a Titan army alone would have suffered considerable losses in defeating an Emperor-level Honkai Beast.Now? Tesla could unhesitatingly call the living Wodan her destructive power, nearly rivaling that of a Schicksal S-rank Valkyrie. If faced with an S-rank Valkyrie less adept at dealing with larger opponents, she could even be overwhelmingly defeated.The former war behemoth Ganesha is now nothing more than a filling in a bun in Tesla's eyes!---Chapter 119: Kevin"The race has entered its final sprint. Only three contestants remain, vying for the championship!"Otto and Rita successively reported the progress of the race and the contestants' recent status."Closest to the finish line are Rosaria and Lilia. They're only a fraction away from taking the championship."Bronya watched this video, and looked at the two familiar faces expressionlessly, her lips curled.On this nonsensical set, these two mischievous people are having a blast.But...As if to speed things up, Rosaria fed Assaka a magical potion.And then, like a shot of chicken blood, Assaka began to run furiously.And then..."As expected... these two idiots..."Bronya looked at the two who had been dangled from the top railing because their horns had caught on the railings. The two of them couldn't help but get stuck on it.However, Bronya froze for a moment, noticing something.She quickly stared at the two people in the video, examining them closely.Horns, tails.These... look like Honkai Beast organs.Why do these two troublemakers have Honkai Beast organs...Bronya frowned at the thought of her friends at the orphanage, but she temporarily let go of her worries when she recalled Einstein's words that everything in the video was just another world apart from her own.After the hot contenders, the pink and blue twins, ended their match in a ridiculously comical fashion, only Kiana and Raven, who had been sparring at first, remained.Equally matched in speed, the two chased each other, with Raven occasionally taking the lead, followed by Kiana the next. This whimsical world naturally didn't disappoint the audience."For Mei, for everyone, I must win!"Kiana, already lagging behind, recalled fond memories of her time with Mei and everyone at St. Freya Academy. The memories then transformed into a burst of power."Light Wings—Spread! Yay! Yay! Yay!"Kiana demonstrated for the audience how to transform from A-rank White Comet to the S-rank Moonbeam."..." Mei's expression became a little conflicted as she watched Kiana's memories unfold. She couldn't stop complaining.Those memories were quite touching. Even though Mei was calm now, she felt happy when she saw Kiana hugging her.But recalling those memories, just to use them for more speed...Kiana's power up seemed to have affected Raven as well. Photos of the past and Sora's smile surfaced in her mind."Children, the promised moment has finally arrived. I'm the champion! Ahhhhhhhhh!"Amidst a crowd of identical fans holding up signs like "Raven's Most Beautiful Little Fairy" and "Raven My Marriage," the announcer Otto spoke in a high-pitched, excited voice."Both contestants simultaneously unleashed their nostalgic spells, making it difficult to tell who will prevail. Who will emerge victorious?!""And the final champion is—"Amidst screams of "Ahhhhhhh," and as Tesla, who had fallen from Ganesha's clutches and lay half-lying on the ground, more than two people emerged, Otto announced the final winner."Tesla!""Wow, this contestant from Anti-Entropy did it in the most unexpected way! She won the 20th Great Honkai Games!"While Tesla was bewildered, Otto and the audience cheered relentlessly."She will receive a colorful crystal that can grant any wish!"In contrast to the jubilant crowd, Kiana threw herself into Mei's arms, a look of resignation on her face. "Um... Mei, I almost won!""You lost like this, you fool Kiana!" Bronya, watching Mei patting her head, offered a deadpan critique.Mei didn't take it too seriously, simply comforting Kiana with a gentle gesture: "It's okay, Kiana. The game's over. Let's go back."Although she didn't like the nonsensical image of herself in the video, the warmth she saw in it made Kiana who watched the video envious.She twisted her body. She looked toward Mei, opening her mouth to speak, but then a flash of darkness crossed her bright blue eyes, and she abandoned the thought.Mei noticed this, though, and instantly understood what was going on. She took off her glasses and, while Kiana was stunned, touched her head like her own reflection, a smile on her face.Bronya watched from the side. Though her expression was calm, a hint of jealousy flickered in her gray eyes. She moved closer to Mei."Hmm..." Mei was stunned at first, then smiled as she realized what was happening. She treated both equally, figuring it was just one touch, and two touches.Kiana wasn't as furious about Bronya's approach as she had been before.Elsewhere, Raven, another contestant who had just missed the championship, was weeping. "Master, I'm sorry, we lost the competition.""There's no prize money or anything, so just get back to work."She muttered helplessly, but seeing the Master's indifference, a question mark crossed her mind.Kevin, slurping his noodles with a bowl of noodles, looked puzzled as his egg fell into the broth. "What? You participated?""Hey!!! You didn't even watch it!!!"The only response was Raven's furious roar.Seeing the person talking and slurping noodles, Tesla looked utterly horrified. "Is this Kevin?"Einstein's mouth was also stiff.The others were much better.Even Welt, because Einstein had Bronya show him the future, to prove that the Herrscher of Reason was the future. The Successor of Reason, the replayed video had revealed this pioneer from the previous era—Kevin Kaslana.Everyone's impression of this person was...A cold, icy popsicle, the ultimate boss.And yet, this ruthless boss was... slurping noodles.This was truly shocking.Himeko was amused. "It's as if this is another world. Even such a cold, icy pioneer could become so ridiculous."Listening to this, Fu Hua remained expressionless, offering no comment, nor sharing the shock of the others.She stared at Kevin slurping noodles in the video. Although it seemed strange at first, a closer look revealed an inexplicable sense of familiarity....as if this wasn't the first time Kevin had done this.---Chapter 120: Tesla Refuses to Become a ComedianKevin's noodles were indeed surprising, but considering this seemingly nonsensical world, Otto might just pop in and join him, so there was no need to dwell on it too much.The rest of the video was just as nonsensical and hilarious as before.Unlike Tesla, whose face darkened from her own comedic performance, Einstein, her friend, admired everything Tesla displayed in the video with a predictable expression, exclaiming."Sure enough, Dr. Tesla is perfectly suited to this kind of comedic role."This naturally infuriated Tesla, who stomped her shoes."Damn it! This genius cannot accept this!"As one of the most brilliant scientists of the 20th century, a true genius in human scientific research, this was a shocking blow to her. She had actually been positioned as a comedic character.Thinking back to how eagerly she had competed before, how confident she had been in her achievements…Comparing this to what was going on now, the usually energetic Tesla instantly languished."Bang!"Mr. Zhou had said it so well: "When people are unlucky, even drinking cold water gets stuck in their teeth."Tesla wasn't sure if drinking cold water would get stuck in her teeth, but based on the box hitting her head, she was at least certain she was unlucky right now.Fu Hua, who had been constantly hit by the boxes, was so moved she was practically in tears.Finally, those damned reward boxes stopped hitting her.Ah... Her miserable life was finally getting a break.But was this a change of fortune, or was this Q&A forum feeling bad for constantly hitting Fu Hua, thus giving this Shenzhou African Chief a break...Well, who knows?"Damn it, even you're annoying me!"Having been hit, Tesla was naturally in a bad mood. She felt a bit annoyed by the lifeless reward box on the ground and angrily wanted to kick it away.But Welt stopped her.Whether it would break or not was another matter, but wouldn't she still have to pick it up after it flew away?Besides, this space was so strange, who knew if this broken box might even have some spirit or something.One kick might have sent a white light. The Shenzhou chieftain next to him might gain another accomplice... Oh, Welt remembered that he had also gotten a white light.That's fine, though; having more companions is easier than being kind.Tesla wasn't the type to let anger take over. After being persuaded by the understanding Grandpa Welt, she naturally calmed down and glared at Einstein, leaving him somewhat bewildered.She tossed her pigtails, as if to shake off her anger. Under everyone's gaze, Tesla raised her hand and opened the... A Homu Reward Box.Hmm... it's golden light. Fu Hua's plan to expand her African village was instantly thwarted.This time, Tesla unboxed a metal box far larger than the reward she had expected, not to mention the rather intriguing method of extracting it.This wasn't the first time anyone had seen this kind of box.The last time Fu Hua unboxed something, it was something like this.Looking at what was inside, everyone had a rough idea of what it was. They saw Water's Edge who had been bored and had already started practicing swordsmanship nearby.Speaking of which, the last time she unboxed Water's Edge, it was also a golden light.That was one of Fu Hua's rare lucky breaks. After all, aside from the initial burst of golden light, it was mostly white after that. There was even an exploding box.Luckily, the explosion was a mere showpiece, otherwise everyone present would have been stuck in the St. Freya Academy's ICU for a few days.Having seen how Water's Edge had opened it last time, Tesla followed suit and opened this unique metal box.The contents of the box were revealed to everyone.As expected, it was an ELF.With red twintails, glasses, and a matching plaid skirt, she looked like a miniature Tesla.Everyone had seen the ELF in the final scene of the Great Honkai Games video just now.Hmm… Tesla got the reward, though there were a bunch of ridiculous plot twists that followed."Hmm… Dr. Lobster, the victor of the competition, received the ELF, and our Dr. Tesla also received the ELF after completing the quiz. It's a pretty reasonable outcome."Borrowing the nickname for Tesla in the video, Einstein's expression remained calm, but her words were filled with teasing toward Tesla.Already extremely sensitive to the ridiculously low-brow Tesla in the video, Tesla heard Einstein mention this infuriating nickname. Her eyes instantly blazed, and she rushed toward Einstein, provoked: "Ahhhh, you Mophead! I'll fight you!"Naturally, no fight broke out. As support staff, the two were equally matched in terms of combat effectiveness. Even if Tesla's physique was a bit better due to her profession, it wouldn't last long. The two were simply fighting each other.Welt had seen this before so he was accustomed to it, but considering that there were people from St. Freya's Academy here, he still tried to stop the two.After all, they were over a hundred years old, and among a bunch of children... the childish behavior before him was truly a letdown.After straightening her clothes, which had become scattered due to her movements, Tesla turned her attention to the ELF modeled after herself.Though she was somewhat dissatisfied with the image of herself as a comedic character,But... an ELF modeled after herself.A flicker of concern flashed in Tesla's eyes.She was the type with rich emotions, attaching great importance to the people and things related to her.Like Wodan, if one insists that she alone completed the latter half of the creation and gave life using the Allspark, then this was Tesla treating it as her own child.And this ELF modeled after herself...Tesla took a deep breath to calm herself, then approached the ELF and activated it, still in its dormant state, according to Book of Fuxi's method.Because of a new companion, Water's Edge paused in her sword practice, balancing the Xuanyuan Sword under her hips as she floated over, observing with curiosity.Like Water's Edge before, the ELF, resembling Tesla, opened its eyes.The auxiliary arm behind her served the same purpose as the Book of Fuxi Book's orb and Water's Edge's Xuanyuan Sword, causing it to levitate."[Index of Forbidden Scientific Books], work number 0, a genius's masterpiece, the key to the forbidden door... This is me, Tesla Zero. Of course, you can also call me 'Little Te,' I don't mind."She began by introducing herself fluidly, a routine that seemed to be a fixed part of the ELF's activation process. Of course, it might as well be an introduction."...The Index of Forbidden Scientific Books?"Upon hearing this name, a strange look crossed Einstein's face, familiar to her, and she couldn't help but glance at Tesla.If she remembers correctly, there's indeed a general term for those useless items Tesla created, right?"There are no ELFs in my scientific catalog!"Tesla naturally understood what she meant and spoke angrily, "I definitely didn't make this!"To be honest, she was quite interested in ELFs; after all, they were super high-tech from a previous era.However, she didn't have the technology, so even if she wanted to, she couldn't create one."Maybe it's in the future... If you think about it carefully, there really aren't any useful things in your scientific catalog. So, this ELF was probably created by you from another world."An answer popped up at first, but then it was directly denied. Einstein looked at Tesla Zero with interest and made a rough guess."Hmph! What do you mean there won't be anything useful? This genius' invention has countless uses!"Tesla naturally wouldn't let her invention be disparaged. She glared at Einstein with disapproval, then turned to Tesla Zero.The two, one large and one small, locked eyes.Tesla Zero's personality was already very similar to Tesla's, and their proximity gave them a sense of rapport, like a turtle gazing at a mung bean.Those with much in common wanted to go off and have a proper conversation.But how could the others just look at her like that?They'd already been given an introduction to the previous items, and she was running off without even showing its panel.Tesla agreed, and immediately, in full view of everyone, opened Little Te's statistic.[Tesla Zero][A combat-type armed figure modeled after Frederica Nikola Tesla, possessing excellent cooperative combat capabilities.][Evaluation: Although it's a combat-type ELF, it's not recommended for use in combat.][Note: Very strong, just a little weak.]At first glance, it was just an unremarkable item, a purely general introduction.It was basically incomparable to those powerful items from before.And...A combat-type ELF... and you're saying it's not recommended for use in combat?Everyone glanced at Tesla and laughed.That's alright, after all. The prototype is a logistics operative who's not good at combat, so it's understandable that the ELF isn't good at combat either.Speaking of those who aren't good at combat, Book of Fuxi next to her also falls into this category.Water's Edge... although she hasn't been in much combat, her prototype is Cheng Lixue, Schicksal's A-rank Valkyrie. She sits all day diligently practicing with the Xuanyuan Sword. Her impenetrable swordsmanship is a testament to her exceptional combat prowess.According to Himiko's evaluation, even if Water's Edge isn't as powerful as the original Cheng Lixue, she at least possesses the combat power of an A-rank Valkyrie.Tesla wasn't bothered by Tesla Zero's inferior attributes.She herself wasn't concerned about this aspect.If it came to fighting, having Wodan was enough.Little Te... Tesla planned to try using her as an experimental assistant.After all, she had the same personality as her, and she'd be much more useful than other assistants... well, even though Tesla didn't have many assistants to begin with.[5. Please advise, which of the following is the lifelong enemy of World Serpent officer Raven (Natasha Ciora)?][A. Kao Ge][B. Ai-chan][C. Kiana][D. Dawei]---Chapter 121: Kiana's Secret ThoughtsEveryone was a bit confused by the fifth question.They did recognize Raven. Wasn't she the one who had competed with Kiana in the Great Honkai Games and reported to Kevin after losing?She had also appeared in the previous footage from the Void Drifter question.But, apart from that, they knew nothing about her.If it weren't for this question, they wouldn't even know Raven's real name.And in this situation, asking them to guess who this person was... their lifelong enemy, with no clues, wouldn't that be like a blind man riding a blind horse—leaving it to fate?And judging by the answer to this question..."If this is really the Ai-chan I know, then B can be ruled out."Seeing the familiar name, Theresa came out proactively, eliminating one answer.Amidst everyone's confusion, she spoke, "The AI aboard the Hyperion is called Ai-chan.""As an AI, Ai-chan wouldn't provoke or offend anyone, right?""Hmm?" Himeko had a different opinion. As the current captain of the Hyperion, she couldn't help but laugh at the memory of that mischievous AI."Ai-chan often steals electricity to play games. Who knows, one day, while this World Serpent officer is playing, Ai-chan might have offended her."Theresa naturally couldn't accept this explanation. "Even so, playing a game... shouldn't be enough to create lifelong enemies."She couldn't imagine anyone becoming enemies over gaming. Wasn't that just a pastime?"I don't know about lifelong enemies, but I've seen plenty of them."Bronya was a veteran gamer, she reflected on her gaming career. Enemies had arisen for various reasons, and she'd even seen online feuds reported offline. "Lifelong enemies," while a bit of an exaggeration, was a huge world, so there were bound to be all sorts of people."...Since the possibility is low, let's ignore it for now," Mei concluded, offering her own advice."Since option B is ruled out, I think option C can be eliminated, too.""Kiana may be a bit mischievous, but I don't think she's the type to easily make enemies."The attitudes of the people at St. Freya's Academy were similar, and they all agreed with Mei's opinion."I understand your trust in Kiana," Einstein said calmly, pointing out the key point that made the people at St. Freya's Academy look terrified. "But... have you ever considered Kiana's future?""Perhaps the Kiana you spent time with at the academy was indeed, as you say, a trustworthy presence.""But the future is always uncertain. Regardless of the events that followed after she became Void Drifter, let's simply consider the Herrscher of the Void within Kiana."Einstein, seeing Kiana's pale face, said bluntly."Having been controlled by the Herrscher of the Void, it's not impossible for Kiana to have done something that offended others and thus become a lifelong enemy. On the contrary, it's quite possible."She glanced at Mei and sighed, "Being with Kiana has blinded you. I suggest you keep those glasses on."Since Mei hadn't worn them since she took them off, it seemed she understood the difference between her appearance with and without them.Afterward, two completely different Meis offered their own suggestions.Honestly, the wise and rational Mei with her glasses made Einstein feel like she'd found an ally.But the one without them... was a bit embarrassing, a stark difference from before.Einstein still preferred to talk to Mei with her glasses."...Hmm," Mei said after a moment's silence. She put on her glasses and instantly became engaged, agreeing without hesitation with Einstein's earlier comments."Given the current uncertainty surrounding these answers, it's highly likely that Kiana, with her criminal record, is Miss Raven's lifelong enemy.""...Then let's eliminate the other answers."Kiana felt a little bitter. She actually agreed with what Mei and Einstein had said. After all, according to that theory, she was indeed a strong suspect.Compared to the other unknowns, even if the possibility is small, as the Herrscher of the Void, she had too many problems.But... even so, she still hoped that Mei would stand by her side.Even if it's wrong, she firmly believed in herself, distrusting so-called reason and facts.So, even if the final answer is indeed her, Kiana would feel very satisfied.This... can be considered Kiana's own little willfulness.And now, this little willfulness had been blocked by the thin lens."I choose C."The answer was correct.But Kiana was not happy at all.She met Mei's eyes, blocked by the lens.Growth is a double-edged sword.It had allowed Kiana to shed her past childishness, but it had also made her notice many things she shouldn't have noticed.Himeko watched all this quietly, slowly shaking her head.Not enough..._Chapter 122: Villa Island, My Villa Island!"This... this... this is so delicious!"Her purplish-pink hair was held down by her hood, and the petite girl gazed at the steaming, presumably freshly cooked, dish on the table with admiration."There's still plenty in the kitchen, enjoy."Mei, familiar with her usual short hair and tank top, smiled broadly, her words filled with tenderness."...Even with so many peppers, it's not spicy at all. It's actually quite refreshing."As she devoured the delicacy, the girl known as Sora was enchanted yet also a bit surprised."Because they're bell peppers," explained Tesla, who appeared on screen.Hearing this, Sora sighed, her face filled with resignation and regret. "Ah, if only the teacher could cook like Mei. She's great in every way, except for her cooking, which is just unappealing.""...Speaking of...I've always been curious about this," Tesla was stunned, then asked curiously, "Your teacher clearly goes out every month, so why hasn't she taken you out in three years?""Ah... of course there's a reason."This wasn't something to hide, Sora admitted frankly."Life in the nest was lonely. We kept pestering the teacher to tell us her story, so we learned a lot about her.""The teacher wasn't born rich or famous. She had a tragic childhood and started her life with nothing.""But she worked hard to climb the ladder, traveling to various countries, interacting with all kinds of people, and experiencing many things. After more than a decade, she finally accumulated her own assets."Sora recounted everything about her teacher, slowly recounting it, while Tesla and Mei listened attentively."She used most of her savings to buy a private island in a faraway country... I forget the name...""She planned to build a large house there and live a free and peaceful life.""Of course, she'd take us and the people she'd saved elsewhere with her.""The house is almost finished, and we're all so happy for the teacher. She's worked her whole life, and now she finally has a place where she can enjoy life."Sora covered her forehead, a flicker of disappointment in her eyes, and her words suddenly changed."But no one could have imagined that tragedy would happen...""What happened?"This sudden change naturally caught everyone's attention, and Mei asked curiously.But even if she hadn't asked, Sora would have revealed everything. She whispered calmly."Four months ago, a Honkai Eruption occurred in the world. The teacher was in Nagazora City at the time. Honkai beasts appeared one after another, and she fought them alone, protecting her nest from attack.""The storm lasted for several hours before it subsided, and everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief. But then, tragic news arrived from afar—"She paused."...The teacher's island sank forever in the Eruption...""...?"Hearing this, Mei's eyes twitched. The Honkai Eruption four months ago—wasn't that exactly...Unnoticing Mei's thoughts, Sora simply recalled the scene."I still remember the teacher's look back then.""Her face was expressionless, silent, but she kept pacing back and forth in the room, running, rolling... She kept muttering, 'It's okay, it's okay,' but tears streamed down her face." "Finally, the teacher couldn't help but rush out. She went, wailing toward the end of the ocean, heartbroken like a child...""She cried and cried until her tears dried and her voice grew hoarse, then she stood up.""I'll never forget that moment, the vow she made to the setting sun—""No matter the cost, humanity will win against the Honkai...!"Sora vividly recreated the scene."...""..." Tesla and Mei were speechless upon hearing this. After a moment's silence, Mei spoke sympathetically, "...How can I put it? It's such a sad story."It's more than just sadness.A worker who toiled their entire life just to live a peaceful life, only to have all their efforts vanish in a single day."How tragic!"Fu Hua, who was watching the film, couldn't help but offer this assessment."This is a story of a small town drowned.""The poor man on the island... that's Raven in the title, right?"Himeko felt a little sympathetic towards her.Adults can collapse in a matter of seconds. Going from nothing to something, and then back to nothing again—what a devastating blow that must be."This girl mentioned the Honkai Eruption that sank the island. Since the correct answer is Kiana, it must be..."Einstein didn't explain the whole story, but anyone with a bit of intelligence would understand she was referring to the footage of the Herrscher of the Void awakening at the Schicksal headquarters.The Herrscher's awakening triggered a disaster, which then destroyed Raven's island villa.Although this was essentially the fault of the Herrscher of the Void and Otto, Kiana certainly couldn't be blamed.The video went black, and as usual, it should have ended. However, after a few seconds of pause, an image flashed.[Raven/Natasha Sciora][Birthplace: West Belia][Faction: World Serpent][Synopsis 1: As a child, she lived a peaceful life with her brother. Later, she was on the verge of death due to the Eruption caused by the Second Herrscher. She was saved by Cecilia at the time and later taken away by Gray Serpent, a World Serpent officer, to be trained as a mercenary under the World Serpent.][Synopsis 2: After becoming a mercenary, inspired by her childhood experiences, she dedicated herself to saving children around the world who were persecuted by the Honkai. She spent a long time using her savings to purchase an island and villa. On the eve of completion, the island sank to the seabed due to the global disaster caused by the Honkai, caused by the awakening of the Herrscher of the Void during the Schicksal War. She cried out in grief, "No matter the cost, humanity will defeat the Honkai!"][People she likes: Raiden Mei, Sora, the children she saved][People she dislikes: Kiana Kaslana, the Herrscher of the Void]Regarding the World Serpent officer, Raven's personal profile was exposed to everyone.Seeing that profile, everyone was speechless.No wonder the title said Raven and Kiana were lifelong enemies.Originally, they thought it was just about that villa island.It turns out they'd been tricked before.Twice by the same Herrscher. Once, her family was destroyed, and once... the island sank and her house collapsed. She was lucky to survive.In short, the grudge was enormous.And then, putting aside the profile...Everyone glanced at Mei, who was listed as "liked" in the "person" section after the profile, and their expressions towards Mei suddenly became strange.One was a World Serpent officer with a deep and irreconcilable relationship with the Herrscher of the Void... and Kiana. The other was a Valkyrie of Schicksal, Kiana's best friend....How did they intersect?---Chapter 123: Serenitea PotThinking back to Fu Hua, an undercover agent sent by Otto, if Mei hadn't crossed paths with Kiana, Bronya, and the others, and her profile had indeed been clean... well, the daughter of the Anti-Entropy Executor, Raiden Ryoma... it seems she's not clean after all.In short, for various reasons, they trusted Mei. If it were someone they didn't know, they might have suspected she was an undercover agent sent by the World Serpent.Mei was naturally helpless at being looked at like that.If it weren't for this Q&A space, she wouldn't have even recognized this person named Raven.And according to Raven's profile, she actually liked her... Being liked isn't a bad thing, but being liked by a World Serpent executive...What on earth had my future self done?"Swoosh"Fu Hua instinctively raised her hand. Oh wow, it was a reward box.Her calm mood was instantly shattered by the appearance of the box. She glanced at it with a hint of melancholy.What happened to the promised change of fortune? Kiana puffed out her cheeks, looking displeased as she accepted the Hom reward box Fu Hua had thrown her.Although she'd grown a lot from the previous image, after all, she hadn't experienced it firsthand. After leaving Void Drifter mode, it felt a bit unreal... Even if she became Void Drifter, she wouldn't be the same as the one who had experienced everything.Some things are just like that; you'll never understand them unless you experience them firsthand.Kiana was still a bit childish and still obsessed with Mei. Having Bronya nearby, vying for her, was enough, but now there was Raven...Ahhh... so annoying.Although she was a little annoyed with Raven, who had appeared out of nowhere, Kiana couldn't contain any negative emotions, considering that Raven's miserable life seemed to be partly to blame.She had no way to vent, and her current, half-baked state prevented her from arguing with Bronya.Without an outlet for her anger, Kiana could only sulk.Bronya itself was already so annoying. Then this Raven too... Unhappy Kiana was secretly annoyed.But even though she was angry, the box still had to be opened.As a true European, Kiana's unboxing naturally lived up to her heritage, with a burst of golden light.Although it was all golden light, the difference was obvious from the dazzling display, which was completely incomparable to the previous ones.If this box didn't seem to only have golden and white light, it wouldn't be impossible for Kiana's display to burst with multicolored light.Of course, Kiana's European appearance only made Fu Hua's African appearance stand out more, so Fu Hua believed in out of sight, out of mind, and simply turned her head away."...What is this?" Kiana asked, picking up the item she had taken from the box, looking at the rather rustic pot with a hint of bewilderment."Isn't this a teapot?!"Book of Fuxi naturally recognized it. She'd often used it to pour tea for Fu Hua... well, it's safe to say that even moderately wealthy families in ancient Shenzhou used it.Einstein and Tesla also knew, but Book of Fuxi had gotten the better of them.At the word "teapot," Fu Hua turned her head.She was quite interested in artifacts and information related to Shenzhou.The pot was large, with a golden enamel on the outside. Qingyun.Not Fu Hua's type, but the craftsmanship alone was truly exquisite.At least no teapot Fu Hua had ever seen was this fine.Well... although she used to stay in Mount Taixu, she never left the house. However, with the title of Immortal, many high-ranking officials who had heard of the Chiyuan Immortal sent her gifts, hoping to get what they wanted.Of course, the results were predictable. Far from giving them what they wanted, Fu Hua generally wouldn't even meet them. Once the Yu Duchen was activated, she would return to where she came from.But aside from those with ulterior motives, many people, out of respect for the Phoenix's protection of Shenzhou, offered gifts as tributes, including exquisite teapots.A teapot is, after all, made of clay. Nuwa, the ancestor of clay digging, had given her one of these things before. Although Fu Hua hadn't paid any attention to it at the time, it now seemed that Nuwa's teapot was truly exquisite."...What's the use of this thing?" After receiving the answer, waved the teapot in her hand, Kiana somewhat puzzled.Of course, this statement was met with some scorn. A teapot, as the name suggests, is just a pot for tea, right?Kiana smiled awkwardly, then toyed with the teapot for a moment. Feeling it was quite heavy, she tilted it upright and poured it out. Hmm… nothing.She pursed her lips, somewhat disinterested.Kiana had been thinking that since this teapot was a product of this Q&A space, it might have some unique features… like being able to create tea out of nothing, without adding any water.But the empty teapot clearly dashed her idea of an endless teapot."Let's take a look at the panel first."Kiana nodded at Tesla's words and opened the teapot's attribute table.[Serenitea Pot][Grandma Ping's teapot, it seems to hold a hidden world within. Judging solely by the exquisite craftsmanship, no other teapot can rival it.][Effect: Contains a small floating island within a cavernous heaven. Following a spell, one can summon the teaTeapot spirit and enter the inner cavernous heaven.][Spell: There is a teapot within the Serenitea Pot.][Note: With this, you become a spirit within the teapot.]The moment these attributes were revealed, everyone was stunned.This teapot...In Shenzhou, it would be what's known as a Seed of Sumeru.In the West, it's similar to a space ring."Space equipment." Einstein was quite interested in this kind of thing.Both Schicksal and Anti-Entropy essentially have space-related technologies, albeit largely immature ones. As for their origins... They can only say they're the most fascinating relics from the previous era.However, at this point, cramming a world into a single object...It's a bit... high-tech."Speaking of which, this is considered an alternative villa island?" Himeko suddenly spoke up, raising her eyebrows before everyone smiled knowingly.The island might exist, but whether the villa exists inside is unknown.The question about the Island Exploding Frow revealed a space device containing a cave-like floating island. This was quite harmonious."Kiana, summon that... Teapot spirit and let me see it."Tesla was quite intrigued by the so-called Teapot spirit mentioned in the introduction, made a request.That wasn't a big deal; Kiana, unconcerned, naturally agreed."There's a pot inside the Serenitea Pot."The incantation to summon the Teapot spirit was recited as described.Then, the Serenitea Pot in Kiana's hand trembled slightly.The Teapot spirit, resembling a penguin and radiating a fairy-like aura, appeared before everyone.---Chapter 124 [Meteoric Salvation]Everyone was quite interested in this ethereal-looking Teapot spirit, especially science majors like Tesla and Einstein. Mei, in her glasses-less, home-cooking mode, was simply curious.Speaking of ethereal auras, Fu Hua, squatting nearby, was also known as the Immortal Phoenix, Jingwei.Although she acted like a good schoolgirl now, Fu Hua was quite interested in this Teapot spirit, which bore a strong resemblance to herself in the past.The Teapot spirit was quite friendly when communicating, though it seemed a bit dull. It only spoke the same two sentences, like a complete machine. If Tesla hadn't touched the feathers to confirm that the Teapot spirit was flesh and blood, she would have wanted to dismantle it... Oh, putting it on the Teapot spirit should be an autopsy.Tubby's sole purpose was to be the entrance of the so-called Floating Island Realm . However, after a brief exchange, Tubby clearly informed everyone that it was currently inaccessible.Everyone was naturally taken aback by this initial revelation, but there were many clever people. They naturally realized it was probably due to the Q&A space.While somewhat regretful, the two scientists from Anti-Entropy expressed understanding. After returning the Hu Ling to the pot, there was a brief pause before the sixth question in the Q&A space appeared on the screen.[6. During the final stages of the Arc City incident, Kiana thwarted the World Serpent's plan and further strengthened her resolve after becoming Herrscher of the Void.][Which of the following individuals helped Kiana strengthen her resolve during this process?】[A. Fu Hua][B. Durandal][C. Himeko][D. Theresa]The question was revealed at a glance.Everyone recalled that there seemed to be a question similar to this one before.But the two must not be confused.That being said, looking at these four options, the correct answer could be roughly determined without much deduction.As everyone watched, Kiana remained silent as the topic of her future self was brought up again.Ater a long sigh,"I choose C."No one was surprised by Kiana's decisive choice.This decisiveness was not in vain.[Correct]No one paid any attention to the result, simply watching the changing screen solemnly.A pitch-black curtain enveloped the scattered buildings, their heights and heights. The faint glow of neon lights shielded the city from the darkness, giving it a vibrant and harmonious appearance.The whistle of the high-speed train gradually approached, adding a touch of noise to the silent night.The patterns flashing on the screen alternated between light and dark, appearing quite... unstable, yet instantly illuminating the figure that leaped out.A dark hood obscured her features. With incredibly nimble movements, she descended from the pitch-black rooftop, her vision swaying as she descended, deftly dissipating the force.She swam, leaping from rooftop to rooftop, then soaring across the streets amidst the cries of the people on the street.She flipped and shifted, displaying a dexterity unimaginable to ordinary people.As the patrolling mechs took notice, she paused after leaping over a rooftop, scanning the distance with a cold snort. "Hmph, are you here?""…Huh." She took a deep breath, and as the zipper of her dress undid, her restrained figure was revealed. She pushed aside the hood that covered her face and, with a resolute expression, discarded her outer garment.She raised her hand, and imaginary doors swung open. The doors froze for a moment, and Kiana was stunned for a moment, then grasped the baseball bat that emerged from within."So this is where it came from?"Watching the video, Mei flashed with understanding. Kiana had previously obtained a sub-space baseball bat. Hmm... so this is where that bat came from?The salted fish sword was easy enough. After arriving at St. Freya's Academy, she felt a bit embarrassed, and since she didn't need it anymore, she found time to use it to make soup.But that baseball bat..."Here."Kiana answered Mei's question. She donned the hair accessory and transformed into Herrscher of the Void form. With a backhand grip, a Sub-space baseball bat fell into her hand, just as in the image.During the battle at Cocolia, the Herrscher of the Void was forcibly awakened and thus possessing little power, immediately retrieved the Sub-space baseball bat upon sensing its presence.The Sub-space weapon remained hidden within the Herrscher of the Void's imaginary space.Kiana naturally didn't know about this before, but after obtaining the Herrscher of the Void's accessory and mastering some of the Herrscher of the Void's power, she realized the power she could control. The Sub-space baseball bat was waiting in the imaginary space.As for how she could recognize the bat that was transformed into the Sub-space lance as her own, it was all based on intuition."I'm busy...""...right here.""...with you!"Angrily, the image depicted Kiana striding forward, baseball bat in hand, completing a series of challenging maneuvers with insane agility.Sparks flew from her feet sliding on the tightrope... doesn't that hurt?...Oh, that thing Kiana was wearing seemed to be the third-generation Valkyrie armor.But sliding on the tightrope wasn't a big deal. In the image, Kiana was so frantic she'd even used a baseball bat to hit a missile, successfully sending it flying.With one leap, the missile net dodged.With one strike, a Thunder Mech fell to its knees...Wait, a Thunder Mech?Knowing what this thing was, everyone at St. Freya Academy turned their attention to the three Anti-Entropy members.Isn't this Anti-Entropy's long-range fire support mech?How is it connected to the World Serpent's plans?"Don't look at us, we don't know."The Chief Mechanical Engineer Tesla was speechless at the inquiring glances.How did she know her mech was connected to the World Serpent? Couldn't she just not export this thing?"It was probably done by one of the executors," Einstein offered. A large organization has all sorts of people. Providing mechas to outsiders, while strictly forbidden within Anti-Entropy, was a sure thing.Thinking about the mess the Arc City World Serpent was about to make, which executor could have done it... hehe.Without a second thought, everyone's mind immediately conjured up Cocolia.Hmm, that's very Cocolia."By the way, your mechas are a bit weak."Not wanting to talk about that annoying guy, Theresa changed the subject, watching the video of Kiana's mecha being dismantled in no time.The... bat was gone, but the idea of dismantling a Gundam with bare hands became a thing.Tesla looked at the embarrassing state of her own mecha. She felt a bit embarrassed, but...As the mecha unit was closely tied to her, she curled her lips and said, "Our mechas are used to fight the Honkai."Whether it was the Titan unit, the long-range firepower lightning mecha, the support mecha, or the special poison mecha, these things were originally created to fight against the giant Honkai beasts. They should have no problem crushing those rigid warriors.Against a Valkyrie... It can fight normally, right?After all, it's a Titan that cost 100 million. A single unit is basically enough to crush a B-rank Valkyrie.Seeing Kiana's hard-hitting attack on the Titan only to be counterattacked, Tesla couldn't help but feel a little excited, a sense of pride.But the next moment, seeing the Herrscher's power deflecting her fist and destroying it, she curled her lips.The Valkyrie... and the Herrscher's power, what the hell is this fighting style!The Titan's desperate struggle, after being blasted in the back, was impressive, even giving Kiana a slight thrill.But once the Herrscher of the Void activated her power... haha, it instantly became trash, didn't it?With the sound of the Titan's explosion, Kiana, having overcome the obstacle, arrived at her destination.Looking at the device emitting a fiery glow, Kiana's expression was filled with solemnity."Right here! We must deactivate the bomb immediately!"But, just inches from the World Serpent's Honkai energy bomb device, the previously calm Honkai energy suddenly erupted, rushing towards her.The surge of Honkai energy froze her steps, halting her progress. The golden color of the Herrscher stained the corner of her eyes. Kiana covered her eyes with her arm, startled. Sighing, "Such a powerful Honkai energy!"Despite this, Kiana didn't stop advancing. Instead, she braved the oncoming Honkai energy and reached out without hesitation.Under the attack of Honkai energy, lines representing Honkai appeared on her knuckles, momentarily dragged back by the accompanying energy.However, this couldn't stop her resolve.Grasping her own almost numb wrist, Kiana took extremely difficult steps, forcing herself against the Honkai energy to approach her target—the Honkai bomb transformed by the World Serpent.With her hand, burning with pain from the Honkai energy, she grasped the handle of the device.Instantly, under the onslaught of Honkai energy, Kiana's single remaining azure eye was stained with the golden color of the Herrscher.So close... She was baptized by Honkai energy, the damage it inflicted becoming ever deeper and more severe. Burning with piercing heat, every cell wailed under the onslaught of Honkai energy.Her mind was filled with the sorrow and demonic voice of the Herrscher of the Void. Hiding her eyes, which still shone with lingering energy, now transformed into the Herrscher of the Void, Kiana was in immense pain.At this moment, a familiar, tender voice echoed beside her."Kiana!"Her pupils suddenly dilated, and stunned, Kiana turned her head slightly, gazing at the all-too-familiar face."Himeko... sensei..."A smile, filled with encouragement, took in all this.Her mind, hazy with pain, her heart troubled by the past, was now filled with a wave of pain."Yes... I promised you."It was all reluctance, flesh and blood stripped away by the Honkai energy, but the pain was nothing at this moment.In her mind, Himiko's back and the whispers from that time echoed."I will transform this imperfect story into what we all hoped for!"A timely voice from the sky, accompanied by the leaping atmosphere, erupted into the night with a desperate roar.Amidst a heart-pounding light, the device, carried by the body, soared towards the sky.The evening gown representing the Herrscher of the Void emerged. Unlike the golden eyes of the past, filled with indifference and murderous intent, the Herrscher's cross was now hidden within the azure.At this moment, the frail human will triumphed over the messenger of God, harnessing the power of the Herrscher!Like a shooting star, beneath the pitch-black night, the city's inhabitants marveled at the spectacle.Those who knew the city watched with apprehension.Those who opposed the city watched with a smile.Amidst the high, passionate sound, the meteor soared upward, tearing through the atmosphere.The vast moon bore witness to this miraculous moment.Having exerted all her might, even the Herrscher's wings were shattered.At this final moment, Kiana was already exhausted, but gritted her teeth and launched the bomb.The sharp sub-space lance pierced through it, and the leaking Honkai energy transformed into a dazzling light, instantly illuminating the pitch-black night!"This is... my promise."----Chapter 125: Divine Artifact! Oh My God!The screen went dark.The crowd, previously buzzing with discussion about the preceding content of the video, was now surprisingly speechless.The willpower displayed by Kiana, as brilliant as a meteor, was simply too dazzling.Even Einstein, Tesla, and Yang, who had experienced much, could not help but sigh in admiration at the determination displayed by Kiana in the video.Seeing Kiana whose determination was strengthened by her own encouragement, Himeko felt a mixture of emotions.She was happy that Kiana had saved so many people and defeated the Herrscher.But the pain she had endured also made her heart ache for her.For a moment, Himeko glanced at Kiana, overwhelmed with mixed emotions.As the protagonist of the video, Kiana was extremely calm.The maturity brought by the Herrscher of the Void left her unmoved. She had already suffered the pain of the self in the image, having previously received the Herrscher of the Void’s power and been baptized for the first time.Looking at her future self in the image now, she could only say... well done.If she could pick up this trinket and return to normal, she might even have that thought, "I'm so handsome!"Hmm... thinking about it, it's impossible.The immature self might have thought that, but now, while still possessing some childishness she couldn't detect, she no longer harbored so many childish thoughts.What to do, what should be done, what must be done.The joy of success, the despair of failure.Kiana had now entered the state of "This is... my mission."Mei was having some small thoughts at the moment.If she were wearing glasses, she certainly wouldn't have had any of these thoughts.But without them, looking at the worry written across the face of herself in the video, and then thinking back to the moment before, when she could only helplessly cry out, "I can't do this!"Her emotions were a bit complicated...Whenever a special situation arises, the Q&A space at least takes something into account.At times like these, Fu Hua took a break, no longer relying on luck to be attacked by the box.It landed directly in front of Kiana. The Homu reward box remained motionless.Kiana, calm and composed, opened the box.Inside was a token-like object, with the word "Void" engraved on the front.In terms of design alone, it was quite exquisite.She raised her hand and unfolded the box.Token Attributes[Herrscher of the Void][A token imbued with the power of the Herrscher of the Void, helping the user improve their use and amplifying their strength.][Trial of the Void: A unique mind-refining illusion that helps the user grow.][Amplification of the Void: When the user carries this token while wielding the Herrscher of the Void’s power, side effects decrease by 50%, control increases by 25%, and maximum output increases by 10%.][Note: While there's no price to pay, please use with caution.]This thing...Although it's not marked as limited, judging by its effects, it's clearly an exclusive item for Herrschers of the Void.The mere fact that a user must possess the power of the Herrscher of the Void is a significant limitation.But judging by the effects, it's certainly... that's right.Lately, Kiana had been pondering how to master the power of the Herrscher of the Void and battle the Herrscher's consciousness dormant within her.However, for the former Kiana, untempered by reality and untouched by a series of growth experiences, she was completely lost about facing the ruthless Herrscher of the Void, .Although she had gained Herrscher of the Void status and witnessed a transformation through video, she hadn't experienced it. Without firsthand experience, even if she resembled it, she wouldn't be as utterly defeated as herself.Under these circumstances, she was practically helpless against the Herrscher of the Void.This item, the Void Token, possessed a mind-refining illusion that perfectly complemented what Kiana lacked.She understood the importance of this token, even now, Kiana had matured. Kianas' eyes shone with unconcealed joy.And this second attribute, the Void Amplification...Just looking at the enhanced effects...First, the side effects -50%.While this item wasn't a divine weapon for Kiana, who currently used the Herrscher of the Void through the Herrscher of the Void form and had to bear the erosion damage, it would allow her to use the power of the Void more easily.The control +25% wasn't as high as the previous one, but for a newbie like Kiana, it was a significant increase. She didn't possess the full power of the Herrscher of the Void; she only had a portion, so she had to use every bit of it carefully, otherwise it was essentially wasted.Then there's the maximum output +10%.Wow!Looking at these attributes, he roughly guessed...Understanding what this meant, Welt could only say that even he, who is a genuine Herrscher, was a bit envious.This attribute was divine even for a true Herrscher... oh no, or perhaps it was divine only for a true Herrscher.You have to understand that the hallmarks of a Herrscher are their immense power and Honkai energy.The latter is simpler; the Herrscher Core is naturally connected to the Imaginary space, and Honkai energy is inexhaustible.As for the former... every Herrscher possesses immense power.For Herrschers like the Third and Ninth who control the four fundamental forces of physics, if they truly wanted to destroy humanity, they could simply manipulate the planet beneath their feet.However, a Herrscher has an output limit. While their energy is unlimited, they can only release so much at once.Even the demon-like Herrschers of the previous era... the most difficult Herrscher, the Ninth Herrscher, could only sink a continent, not flip an entire planet.The most typical Herrscher of Reason, known for being able to create anything as long as they understood it, could literally create a whole planet if they weren't limited by this.And for Kiana, it seems, the item could actually increase the Herrscher's output limit...But items are still items, and they also have significant drawbacks.While the output limit is something every Herrscher desires, giving it to the Herrscher of the Void is honestly a bit of a waste.As the quintessential rogue Herrscher, the Herrscher of the Void's tactics are hit-and-run, and her ultimate simply opens a large hole in Imaginary space.Capping the Herrscher of the Void's power... perhaps by allowing moves like Imaginary Descent to open even more holes? Or create more Imaginary creations.Haha, this is completely useless.But there's really no point in overthinking it. For Kiana who hasn't even touched the Herrscher's power yet, the token's reduced side effects, increased control, and the ability to refine the mind—just for these three effects, it's already a divine weapon for her.As for maximum output...Kiana struggles to maximize her current powers, so what's with all the talk of maximum output? Dream on!---Chapter 126: I Lied to MyselfThe item, the envy of even the most authentic Herrschers, was pocketed, reserved for use after leaving the Q&A space.Everyone's eyes shifted to the screen, watching the question that appeared.[7. During her wanderings, Kiana found tracks of Anti-Entropy. How did she defeat the robot that was meant to bring her back?][A. With this raging fire, I slash through everything!][B. Now is the time of judgment!][C. Spread your wings of light!][D. I will launch an incredible attack!] 】Another question about Kiana's wanderings.Although they already knew a lot about what happened before and after, they had no idea what Kiana actually did during her wanderings.And judging by the answer alone..."What is this?"Tesla's silence echoed the others', who were also baffled by this somewhat baffling answer."...Probably like in the manga, where they yell out the names of their moves before unleashing them?"Welt for once shared his thoughts but was met with rolls of the eyes from those around him.People like Fu Hua and Himeko who were either old-fashioned or extremely self-disciplined had little to say; they probably wouldn't read modern manga or anime.But Theresa, Bronya, Mei, Kiana, and even Tesla from Anti-Entropy... well, for some reason, Einstein had read a little, though she felt it was a complete waste of time.In short, those familiar with anime and manga knew what this option was.But what puzzled them was... Yes, this lousy question asks for a method, but then gives you a bunch of... this is a bit confusing.Asking for a method, you give a bunch of move names... no, not even fixed move names... who else but the person knows what this is?"Kiana, do you know the moves in there?"Tesla tentatively asked Kiana, but naturally, the answer was a shake of the head.For now, she had a few tricks and slogans, and a gunfight was enough.If she really wanted something fancy, she'd have to wait until Kiana studied the Herrscher of Void's powers.And the answer in this question sounded good.Maybe it could be used later when she's using her ultimate, but for now, forget it."Option D should be ruled out," Mei said, proactively eliminating an answer.As everyone stared at her, Mei, without her glasses, said calmly. "Compared to the other three options, this one has a distinct flavor of this dimension."As for what flavor it was, it was probably... a bit of a troll, right?There had been many ridiculous questions and answers before, and most of those nonsense answers were basically wrong.As for the correct ones… haha, thanks to these answers, Mei had become the world's best cook, which was truly commendable.Mei's point was fair.Seeing Mei's efforts, Bronya couldn't bear the loneliness anymore. After a moment's hesitation, she offered her own opinion."Bronya thinks option A should also be ruled out!"The answer was simple.Based on the content of this answer alone...With this raging fire, slash through everything.This clearly showed an attack method related to fire.Based on the information they'd obtained so far about Kiana's wanderings...From the episode in Arc City, Kiana's attack methods should have been more physical, with Valkyrie armor assisting her attacks, and when necessary, she could also use the power of the Herrscher of the Void.But none of these things were undoubtedly related to fire.Indeed, the image of Himeko, who was presumably in critical condition, matched the flames.Bronya's reasoning was indeed quite sound, which drew a flicker of admiration from Yang who already considered Bronya his successor.Eliminating the incompatible option A and the nonsensical option D, the only remaining options were B and C.On the surface, these two options didn't reveal much.In other words, it was another difficult choice between two options.Bronya wanted to get some more inspiration from Fu Hua, but seeing her wary expression, she knew she couldn't do it again.So, she sighed inwardly and prepared to let Fu Hua rest.It wouldn't hurt to take it slow, perhaps relying on luck."Kiana, make your choice."Since there was no clue, Tesla simply passed the ball to Kiana, since it was Kiana's move.Kiana didn't think twice and immediately chose option [B].Why? Well... maybe it was because she thought this one sounded cooler than the other.Although a bit more mature, how could Kiana resist handsomeness?Of course, the result of choosing based on aesthetics wasn't surprising.The first red wrong answer of this Q&A was revealed.Kiana didn't seem too concerned. The others felt sorry for her, but seeing Kiana's nonchalant expression, what else could they say? All they could say was, "Just be happy."Everyone focused their attention on the screen. This question seemed to have a related image.The sun shone brightly, illuminating the landscape.The once vast subway station was now empty, its silence interrupted only by the occasional whisper of the wind.Beside the drinks machine at the subway station, a figure leaned back, staring at the contents of her phone screen.[Mei: Kiana, come back! It's too dangerous for you to be alone.10:08:33 A.M.I won't look back: Kiana.10:09:08 A.M.Mei: Stop being so willful~10:10:16 A.M.After a pause, Kiana muttered, "Oh, so annoying!"] The edited message was then sent.[I don't want it~: Kiana10:11:10 A.M.] Feeling a cold light sweep over her, Kiana shuddered, naturally understanding what was going on.Mei was clearly in her cook mode. She now looked as if her eyes burning, expressionless as she asked."Am I annoying?"This naturally made Kiana feel a little awkward, so she quickly hugged Mei's arm, her face filled with a fawning expression:"Not at all! I would never find Mei annoying!""It's all because of that jerk I was! That me... must be an idiot!"To please Mei, Kiana directly shifted the blame onto the video her, drawing a clear line between them.This self-attack left Mei stunned.Looking at Kiana's pitiful expression, even though she knew it was fake, Mei couldn't help but find it a little amusing, and her pent-up anger finally dissipated.She tapped Kiana on the head, a warning, as if to avoid it.The general message was... Don't imitate that Kiana!Einstein facepalmed....Why did it feel like Mei's IQ was starting to drop?!—The video continued.After biting off the Pepero, Kiana put down her phone and scanned the desolate landscape, wondering what she was thinking.[Ding~]A message rang, and Kiana looked up at her phone.[Mei: There's no other way... I'll take you back, even if I have to use force!10:13:18 A.M.] Gazing at the resoluteness between the lines, Kiana, already sensing something, whispered, "It's finally here."As soon as she finished speaking,A massive creature suddenly emerged from nowhere, reaching out to grab Kiana.Although she couldn't see the entire thing, that fragment was enough to identify it."...Is this Arahato?!" Bronya exclaimed in surprise, recognizing it instantly.As a seasoned otaku, she dabbled in games, anime, and manga.And this robot was undoubtedly the mecha from the famous 1980s series Heavy Metal Gear Arahato.She'd been watching this supposedly highly acclaimed anime. Bronya was quite impressed.Of course, compared to Bronya's surprise...The Anti-Entropy team was quite embarrassed.Both the animation that had impressed Bronya and the actual mecha in the video were their masterpieces.Welt wasn't much better off. He had been directly involved in the anime because Tesla and Einstein were raising funds.After so many years, seeing this thing again...They couldn't be embarrassed for long. Kiana easily dodged the attack and leisurely drank a can of Coke, sticking out her tongue afterward.This moment made Tesla, the creator of Arahato, the rather hot-tempered one, shudder.Provocation, this was definitely a provocation!The Valkyrie was amazing! Fortunately, Arahato appeared later, displaying his prowess, smashing a house and dismantling an entire train car.This somewhat saved their dignity.However, the next moment...Watching Kiana dart from the thrown train car, effortlessly changing outfits, and performing other impressive maneuvers, Tesla choked."Trying to catch me...""You're too early.""Like a hundred years!"Kiana, leaping skyward, flipped, a pattern appearing on her chest.Under the gaze, the curled-up Kiana cried softly."Light wings—unfold!"Beams of light instantly pierced Arahato, sending up clouds of dust.It looked impressive, but Tesla was in a terrible mood.Looking at her scrapped masterpiece, Tesla gritted her teeth, but even more so, she felt heartbroken.Just that Arahato was worth billions!After defeating Arahato, Kiana swirled a halo in her hand as she faced the shattered mech, then dissipated it between gritted teeth.The previous tension dissipated, and she gently stroked the shattered mech's hull.That tenderness made Tesla, who had been cursing inwardly, forget everything else.Mei looked at Kiana, who was leaning against the mech.Looking at that...Chapter 127: The Highlight of Bronya, the King of Losers"Kiana..." Mei didn't know what to say.Judging from what had just happened, she probably wasn't in there.But...This mech was probably controlled remotely by her.She felt somewhat helpless when things got to the point in the video.But after seeing Kiana's final scene, Mei opened her mouth to speak, but found herself speechless.Kiana couldn't say anything either. She couldn't offer an evaluation of the awkward self in the video, but she could vaguely sense... sensing that hidden emotion within herself.After all, it was me."Let's move on to the next question." Seeing the atmosphere grow somewhat tense, Bronya, in a rare move, brightened things up, drawing their attention with a question.[8. After entering the Sea of Quanta, Bronya, the King of Frustration, embarked on a quest to rescue Seele. In one of these worlds, she found Seele's trace.][As a rare moment of glory for Bronya, the King of Losers, how did she overcome the obstacles before finding Seele?][A. Stocking assassination, infiltration][B. Cars, cars, such fast cars!] 】[C. Suffer ninety-nine and eighty-one defeats and obtain the true win][D. Infiltrate openly and honestly, she became unrivaled]Thump.After reading the question, everyone's eyes instantly focused on Bronya."..."Bronya stared at the question and the answer, expressionless and seemingly indifferent.Sizzle, crackle, crackle.She gritted her teeth unconsciously, clenching her fists subconsciously, her eyes blazing with fire.Saving Seele, good.But..."Bronya is not the King of Losers!"Seeing the prefix in the question, even with her emotional nerves nearly broken, Bronya reacted violently to defend her reputation!I, Bronya Zaychik, the Silver Wolf of the Ural Mountains, the queen of the orphanage... the king of children, the ultimate gamer, Bronya, the future Herrscher of Reason.I am not the King of Losers!The incredibly proud Bronya watched this scene with a pang of anger, but she had no choice but to look at the answers.Answer A: Stockings strangling, invasion.Great, that's very Ural Silver Wolf.But isn't this outdated?! She haven't been the Ural Silver Wolf for years!Bronya immediately recognized this as a reference to the time she rescued Seele from abduction.Wrong, wrong.Answer B: Car...Bronya calmly looked at the answer on the screen.Although she didn't understand what it meant, she felt the Q&A space was causing trouble.Suddenly annoyed, Bronya immediately deleted the answer that was clearly a ploy.Answer C...Bronya's expression was blank.Hard, her fists is hard! Don't think I'm an illiterate person and haven't seen Journey to the West!Eating up ninety-nine and eighty-one times to obtain the true win? Why don't she just also lose seven times to summon a dragon?Veins bulged on her forehead as she resisted the urge to summon Project Bunny and destroy this wreckage... well, mainly because she couldn't destroy it, otherwise Bronya would have attacked without hesitation.Answer D..."Huh."Bronya's irritation eased considerably, finally seeing a reasonable answer.As for why the two terms "open and aboveboard" and "infiltration" were put together?Well... not an assassin, but definitely something Bronya did.No need for discussion; this was a purely personal question, and Bronya made the decision alone."Bronya chooses... D!"Although she had chosen an answer and was certain it was correct, Bronya couldn't help but feel a surge of anger when she saw the other answers. She was so stiff and rigid as she delivered her answer.She was furious.As expected, the answer glowed green. Well... if it had been red, even if she couldn't destroy it, Bronya would have tried.When it came to protecting her reputation, Bronya was unyielding!Having successfully defended her position... well, at least halfway, Bronya watched the changing screen with rare anticipation. She was concerned about Seele's details, and of course, she also wanted to see how powerful she would be. Bronya wouldn't have acted like this before.But now, having been branded the King of Losers, Bronya desperately needed a resounding victory to shed that reputation![...]The city, brimming with skyscrapers, appeared dark and chaotic under the bleak sky.Unlike the night sky, this place resembled an abandoned steampunk city.As the blue butterfly leaped through the air, the camera zoomed in, revealing a unique scene.A delicate figure scurried through the corridors of the building, bathed in a hail of bullets.Even so, she remained unscathed, advancing with nimble, swift steps.The exoskeleton leg armor that assisted her walking became a deadly weapon, striking down any enemy who dared to stand in her way in a split second.One, two, three.Twisting, leaping, and aiming with pinpoint accuracy.Bronya, dressed in a formal gown, performed everything with a calm demeanor, her movements remarkably deft.The intense hail of bullets seemed a joke to her.Of course, even Bronya herself felt a sense of regret, seeing herself like this.Without Project Bunny's covert protection, even if her own skills were certainly formidable, dodging the hail of bullets would be a pipe dream.Amidst this sigh, the powerful Bronya in the video shot the armed enemy with a single shot, then kicked him, dragging him up, and flinging him away.Using inertia, she forcefully pressed the enemy's head against the extra-thick security door, which required iris recognition to open.After a scan, the security door swung open with a click.Having accomplished her goal, Bronya casually discarded the enemy as if throwing away trash.Facing the wind, she walked forward with an unwavering expression.A pitch-black expanse came into view as she paced. Sensing something, Bronya gradually stopped.With a sound, the high-intensity lights switched on one by one.The blinding light blinded Bronya, who raised her arms to shield herself.Then, she emerged. The enemy, having discovered them, seized this opportunity, swung their guns, unleashing a dense hail of fire. As if for safety, the enemy hiding behind cover, armed with powerful fire, unleashed a rocket barrel capable of shredding tank armor.Such attacks were not uncommon.A momentary smoke screen obscured vision, completely obscuring everything.At the moment the leader raised his hand, the fierce attack ceased.They watched, waiting for the smoke to dissipate.But what they received was definitely not good news.A clear light dispelled the smoke.The weapons they used obscured their faces, but they couldn't hide their horror at the sight.The fierce attack left no wounds on the invader.However, even more demoralizing was the shield that surrounded her, a shield unlike any other.Amidst everyone's stunned silence,Bronya opened her eyes, her gray eyes as still as water. Silence."Fire!"The voice was childish and milky, yet it held an unusually decisive tone.In an instant, the surroundings exploded.She leaned back, launching herself through the scattering debris like an unstoppable cannonball.Witnessing the wall of shields that rose like a city wall, Bronya fell with a calm expression.Unable to stop them for a moment.It couldn't even be called stopping.Having forcefully passed through the shields, Bronya stopped behind the enemy, kneeling down.And behind her, the 'earth and mountains' collapsed in an instant.Amidst Bronya's indifferent expression, a folded blue butterfly flew out, carrying her astonishment away."Onee-sama, you've finally come to save me."After a deep pause, a voice echoed."Seele, I've been waiting for this moment Hmmmm"---Chapter 128: Duckling: Oh, these secondhand stockings smell so good.In the video, Bronya's qualities were displayed to the audience, filling Himeko with admiration.Her agility and composure proved Bronya to be an excellent fighter. Well, she had already seen this during the actual combat test.The others, on the other hand, were more subdued.Tesla and Einstein had seen more grand occasions, but Welt… in the eyes of a Herrscher, Bronya's performance was just a minor one.Fu Hua had nothing much to say; it’s not like she hadn’t sparred with Bronya before.Kiana and Mei had witnessed Bronya's fighting prowess in Nagazora City, and they had recently sparred during the academy's combat class.Bronya even held back a bit when it came to Mei… well, that meant she wasn’t wearing glasses. If she had, Bronya would have ignored her. Even a heavily armored bunny would be toppled by the power of the Herrscher of Thunder, and in that case, she would probably have to use her newly acquired, half-baked Herrscher of Reason powers.Bronya barely held back when fighting Kiana. With Kiana practically unable to utilize her lethal abilities like spear fighting, even with the extreme agility granted by Kaslana’s bloodline, she couldn’t defeat the battle-hardened Bronya.But despite being defeated, Kiana would express her dissatisfaction after the fight, as if to say, “I’ll beat you once I’m stronger.”Bronya had no impression of her performance in the video.While it looked impressive, it seemed a bit cliché to her. It wasn’t as impressive as the moment she transformed into the Herrscher of Reason and drove a car to destroy the Honkai Beast blocking her road.Well, in short, it wasn’t impressive enough!Putting aside the question of handsomeness for now, Bronya realized the video had ended, and she casted her gaze towards Fu Hua.“…”Feeling premonition, Fu Hua raised her hand wearily and catched the box that fell. The heaviness felt like a clue to what was happening, even without needing to be told.“Take it!” Bitterly, she tossed the box to Bronya, her voice laced with lingering resentment.Damn it, this lousy space is targeting a single sheep!But the next moment, her eyes lit up.Because the box Bronya opened burst forth… white light!Instantly, Fu Hua’s gaze towards Bronya changed.A comrade!Bronya’s face remained expressionless, but she could clearly see the meaning in Fu Hua’s eyes.It… it was just an accident!Yes, it was just an accident!With all that golden light she opened previously, a single white light burst was nothing!Bronya said she didn’t care at all, not at all…She looked down at the item she had opened from the box.“It’s black stockings!”The item in Bronya’s hand was familiar to everyone except Theresa and Welt, as they had all worn it, so they immediately recognized it.Of course, the two who hadn’t worn it wouldn’t fail to recognize this popular item. Theresa didn’t wear it because it didn’t fit her image, and Welt… what kind of man would wear black stockings!Although stockings, like skirts and high heels, are worn by men, who still wears them these days?Black stockings generally look charming and mature, but even Bronya, a flat-faced lolita, had worn them before. Mainly for warmth, convenience, and… mission requirements.Just like the question before, Bronya had used black stockings to kill many enemies.Wait… using black stockings to kill enemies…Bronya was initially confused about why she had opened a pair of black stockings, but know she looked at the stockings and remembered… After what she’d done, looking at these stockings again suddenly felt… familiar.Sensing something ominous, she raised her hand and followed the instructions to open the stockings’ stats.[Ural Silver Wolf’s Original Stockings][Black stockings made of nylon are one of humanity’s greatest inventions, boasting incredible toughness. Of course, compared to simple black stockings, these were once worn by the renowned Siberian mercenary, Ural Silver Wolf. She had used these stockings to eliminate several enemies.][Effect 1: Critical Hit: +5% Critical Hit Rate][As stockings, critical hits are essential.][Effect 2: Attack Speed: +5% Attack Speed][As stockings, attack speed is essential.][Effect 3: Warmth: +5% Cold Resistance][As stockings, cold resistance is essential.][Effect 4: Breathability: +5% Breathability][As stockings, breathability is essential.][Effect 5: Price Increase: 100% of the selling price.][Because these stockings were worn by the Ural Silver Wolf, their value has naturally increased significantly.][Note: Ural Silver Wolf is a silver-haired, flat-chested IoIi]“…” Everyone was speechless.Ural Silver Wolf… isn’t that Bronya’s old nickname?Those are the same stockings you’ve worn!Bronya remained expressionless, seemingly unconcerned.Of course, her trembling shoulders revealed that Bronya wasn’t entirely at peace.She simply was curious why do these stockings look so familiar.Now, Bronya wanted to ask this question back to herself: Damn, you shouldn't have talked!Opening the box and giving her a pair of stockings was fine. But these were secondhand, and they were her own secondhand stockings!Bronya was screaming inwardly. If it weren’t for her emotional nerves and the need to maintain her image, she would have immediately launched a tirade.“Don’t you want these?” Kiana was now somewhat casual, saying something she wouldn’t have said before: “If you don’t want them, give them to me.”In the past, she would never have dared to accept a pair of secondhand stockings… especially those worn by Bronya. But now, the more mature Kiana said she wanted to become stronger quickly. Although these stockings were secondhand, given the stat boost they offered, Kiana had no problem wearing them after washing them.Hmm… although the size seemed a little small.Mei and Himeko were also quite impressed with Bronya’s secondhand stockings.Mei, in the former case, might not be lacking in power for now, but since she had no psychological barriers to Bronya, she would definitely accept these stockings if she could get them.As for the latter… Himeko thought about it carefully and decided to give it up. Wearing stockings once worn by a student was still a bit embarrassing.“…” Bronya was speechless.So, her secondhand stockings were actually a hot commodity.But…“I’m not giving them to you, idiot Kiana! They’re Bronya’s!”Bronya glanced away and put away her homemade secondhand stockings. Letting her give her used stockings to someone else… Well, she wasn’t one to get hung up on such things.If it were just ordinary secondhand stockings, someone would ask for them… Mei would give them to her.Kiana looked a little awkward in them, but it wasn’t unbearable.But…Bronya looked at the stats, which weren’t drastically different but still appealing.All she could say was:These secondhand stockings… still smell amazing!--Chapter 129: Plan Goes ThroughAmidst the boos, Bronya put away her secondhand stockings.The stats were pretty good, after all. The only downside was that they weren’t Seele’s. She’d definitely be happier wearing Seele’s stockings.But Seele rarely wore stockings, and when she did, it was in those oddly colored ones… Bronya really had trouble pulling them off… Tsk, image or anything like that, just love is enough!Bronya, feeling so regretful, suddenly thought:Aren’t these stockings quite good?It just so happens that she can wear them herself first.She’ll give them to Seele as a gift later, along with that tangled bond.She can’t wear Seele’s stockings; she can let Seele wear her own! Bronya, having come up with this idea, instantly transformed into a master planner.The others, seeing Bronya clearly off-kilter, couldn’t say anything and could only look at the screen.Previously, the quiz ended with eight questions, but now it seemed to have expanded considerably.[9. In the Honkai Impact · Ring Project incident, who among the following survives the one-goal ball match?][A. Rozaliya/Liliya][B. Fu Hua][C. Bronya][D. Kiana]As they stared, the ninth question became clear.“Ring Project…” Einstein frowned at the unfamiliar term.The name alone made it impossible to tell what this was, but judging by the one-goal match, could it be some kind of ball game?“Oh my god, is this a sequel to the Honkai Games?”As the biggest loser of the Honkai Games, Tesla spoke Einstein’s words before she could, her face filled with speechless frustration.She’d clearly been the comic relief in the previous video. Even though it was a different version of himself, Tesla was still feeling the pinch.She definitely wouldn’t rush in and submit a question like this again.Even if it ended up being exposed, at least it would delay the embarrassment.“I don’t know.”Everyone felt the same way about this unknown question.Before seeing the accompanying video, who knew what this was? What the hell is this?“How about looking at it from a strength perspective?” Himeko looked up, thought for a moment, and then tentatively offered a suggestion.Everyone was stunned, unsure what to say.If this were just a regular game, we’d just see who had the strongest hard power.But there’s that trap from the previous Great Honkai Games.What about Judah flying, the nostalgic sprint, and Ganesha’s free ride?Each one more ridiculous than the last.Under these obviously ridiculous rules, hard power is honestly a bit of a joke.“There’s no other way, is there?”Himeko understood everyone’s concerns, but wasn’t there anything else to do? Since the question was completely unknown, it would be wise to take a more reliable approach.While several people still felt it was unreliable, they had to admit that it was the most appropriate approach at the moment.Kiana, Fu Hua, Bronya.Except for the twins in option A, the other three were dragged out and stood together.Tesla folded her arms, glanced at the three of them, and asked.“I’m not sure what kind of ball game it is, but who among you is better at it?”She hadn’t had much hope for this approach, so she asked casually.“Bronya and Seele have played badminton.”Bronya had probably only played one ball game. There were the ones she’d played with Seele and the other children at the orphanage, right? She’d also played some other games, but she was more adept at badminton.“…Does Cuju count?” Fu Hua scratched her head awkwardly at the mention of ball sports.Honestly, she’d always been a huge homebody, spending thousands of years on Mount Taixu, mostly meditating or practicing martial arts.As for ball games… aside from the folk game called Cuju she’d occasionally played when she came down the mountain, she’d never really tried any other.Although a Westerner, Tesla had occasionally learned about this ancient Chinese pastime. When Fu Hua mentioned it, she couldn’t help but curl her lips. Wasn’t she worthy of being the Immortal Phoenix?"That thing does count as a ball.”Tesla was impressed by Fu Hua’s antiquity so she didn’t dwell on it. Instead, she curled her lips, “But I don’t think the question refers to that kind of thing.”Cuju is truly ancient.Even if you brought up golf, Tesla would have accepted it.But if the ball in this ridiculous question is from Cuju, then the other three contestants shouldn’t even bother competing.Just surrender to Fu Hua, the immortal from Shenzhou.Tesla looked at the last contestant.Kiana simply spread her hands, indicating that she didn’t know how to play any ball.She had been poor as a child, with no entertainment options, no playmates, and no way to play with balls by herself.Even after becoming a homeless person, she never had the time to play.Oh… she did learn a ball game recently through training.It’s said to be used to train reflexes. It’s called dodgeball.If that thing counts, then everyone at St. Freya Academy, except Theresa, should know how to play a ball-typ game.Hmm, why doesn’t Theresa know how to play?The question is, the principal doesn’t need training, at least not with dodgeball. Perhaps a deep dive into the Homu manga might count?“Those two people in option A… if I remember correctly, they should be yours, right, Bronya?”Tesla glanced at option A, the only one not present, and then looked at Bronya with a vague recollection.These two had appeared at the previous Great Honkai Games, and Bronya had quite a reaction.Bronya nodded, sighing once more. “They were Bronya’s companions at the orphanage, two very mischievous troublemakers.”In the old Cocolia Orphanage, when Cocolia was away, she or Sin took over management.There were many mischievous children, but the twin sisters Rozaliya and Liliya were definitely the most troublesome, constantly pulling pranks. While not excessive, they were certainly a source of worry.“If Bronya wasn’t good at ball games… well, this… they should be good at ball games, right?”Bronya originally wanted to say she couldn’t, and these two troublemakers certainly couldn’t either, but just as she was about to say it, she realized she had no idea what they were good at.She had come into contact with them before, but the only specific impression she had was that of mischief.Mei noticed something and added, perfectly timed.“Come to think of it, the other options all have one person, but these two sisters are two.”“That’s normal. Liliya and Rozaliya are inseparable, doing almost everything together.”Bronya didn’t think anything was wrong with this, but then she realized.Yes, this is a competition.Everyone else is alone…Only these two are paired as two in one. That’s obviously not right.---Chapter 130: TeRiRi Has Become an Adult SuccessorThey were surprised that the options for this question included a pair of two, but considering the incredible performance of the Great Honkai Games, they decided to discard all logic for now."Although Bronya is not good at ball sports, Bronya will definitely not lose to anyone else... At least those two troublemakers and the idiot Kiana are no match for Bronya!"Originally, Bronya wanted to confidently claim that even without ball sports, she could still defeat the weaklings in the options based on her regular combat prowess. However, considering one of them was Fu Hua... This immortal, who had lived since the last era and protected Shenzhou for thousands of years, had no confidence that she could compare to her, even in her current state of partial disability. So, she left some wiggle room and didn't make too many promises.Fu Hua naturally saw this. She was well aware of her own abilities. Although she claimed to be bad at ball sports, she could still master them simply through experience, skill, and physical ability.However, out of modesty, and also because of her trembling nerves, Fu Hua felt... Feeling a bit shaky, she declined, "If it's a ball game, I probably wouldn't be a match for Bronya."Although modest, it also demonstrated Fu Hua's willingness to not compete."In that case, I'll leave the choice to you, Bronya."Bronya's confident demeanor was quite convincing, so the others had no objections. With Theresa taking the lead, the decision was handed over to Bronya.However, the moment she handed over the right to answer the question, Theresa felt a wave of anxiety, trembling.A deeply ominous feeling swirled in her heart.If she remembers correctly, this feeling had appeared in the last question about the magical girl TeRiRi, but Theresa had ignored it then.And now…Following her instincts, Theresa looked at the question with a wary expression, then relaxed the next moment.Oh my god, I'm just scaring myself.The previous question at least had some connection to me, but look at this one: there's not even a hint of the word Theresa.How could it possibly be related to me?!Yes, I'm definitely scaring myself.Thinking it was impossible, Theresa dismissed the possibility, consoling herself."I choose C. Bronya will definitely win!"Bronya made her choice confidently.Before, she wouldn't have cared much about this kind of thing, especially since Kiana had matured and rarely argued with her.But considering the stigma posed by the previous question, Bronya felt she needed a good cleanse to shed the reputation of "the king of failures"![Wrong]However, this confidence wasn't met with the expected response. The burst of red and the answer immediately sent Bronya's mood plummeting.[Correct Answer: D. Kiana]Kiana herself hadn't expected to be the winner of this one-ball-decided game, and she was still a bit stunned.When she finally understood, she scratched her cheek, surprised. "Me?"Bronya's face fell, but she didn't show any further reaction. She simply glanced at Kiana, planning to find a random ball game to play against her after she got out. With this thought, which sent a chill down Kiana's spine, she shifted her gaze to the gradually changing screen.She wanted to see how Kiana had defeated her!With Kiana in shock, Theresa comforting herself, Bronya staring blankly at the film, and the others gazing at the spectacle, footage of Project Ring began to air.…In a certain year after the Honkai, former Bishop Otto of Schicksal announced his abdication.As the camera panned, an epic narrative unfolded, revealing a desolate city, leaving everyone feeling both heartbroken and bewildered.Weren't they supposed to play a ball game? Why are they suddenly getting down to business?The tone has completely changed! Oh my god!And... Overseer Otto of Schicksal announced his abdication?At this point, those with a deep grudge against Otto almost applauded, especially Tesla.However, the following words and scenes made Tesla, a little startled, reveal a look of disbelief.[At this moment, the world was plunged into a devastating disaster.][How can the fleeing people save this world on the brink of destruction?]"Hey, hey, hey, what do you mean? Without Otto, the world is ruined?! I admit that bastard and his Schicksal are important to this world, but a catastrophic disaster like that is simply impossible!"Ignoring the image, Tesla half-heartedly acknowledged Otto's abilities and value, then unhesitatingly denied the implication, believing it was an overstatement of Otto's importance.Einstein nodded, agreeing with Tesla's point.Even though she knew Otto was indeed an extremely important member of the anti-Honkai faction, she would never consider his existence indispensable.For this world, there has never been anyone who is indispensable.Of course, unlike the Anti-Entropy duo who were obsessed with this preface, Theresa felt a chill in her heart at the sight of the abandoned city, but the sense of unease she had previously suppressed through self-comfort only intensified with this strange development.This point came to a head when a group of TeRiRis appeared in the video, chasing after Higokumaru"Oh my god!"Seeing the wide-eyed TeRiRis in the video, chanting "TeRiRi" in unison, Theresa's initial sense of unease was instantly confirmed.She stared at the swarm of TeRiRis in the video with a deep sense of resentment."I was wondering why I felt so bad."She didn't expect it to be about her again!"Damn, is this the TeRiRi phenomenon?!"Watching the video of a group of TeRiRis surrounding the Hidamaru, then using their intimidating electric eyes to assimilate her, turning Higokumaru into a TeRiRi monster, Tesla was speechless and grumbled."How come these Theresas are acting like the zombies in the movie theater?"Tesla's first sentence was met with a glare from Theresa, and everyone present who had seen zombie movies seemed to agree with her next statement.Based on their actions, these TeRiRis certainly looked like... zombies."Bang!"The video just progressed to the scene where Kiana knocked down a TeRiRis with a baseball bat.Seeing this, Theresa's veins bulged. She glanced up at Kiana.Although she knew she was being tricked, seeing how quickly Kiana had dealt with her...Although it looked a bit like a zombie and a bit foolish, it was still related to her. Theresa naturally felt a pang of discomfort.Kiana, of course, spread her hands innocently. It wasn't her who hit her.---Chapter 131: Is This Hell?!After completing the hilarious feat of beating Theresa with a bat, Kiana shook the bitterness off the bat, looked at the figure busy at the operating table, and asked, "How's it going, Dr. Dawei?""Right away."The man with the big face replied with a perfunctory remark, then the next moment, he joyfully caught the thigh that flew out of the experimental tank...?The audience was speechless at the sight of that thigh. Luckily, there was a leg ring attached to it.For people like Tesla, the most important thing was the leg ring; it looked incredibly useful...Wait, what's the point of wearing a leg ring here?!Amidst their bewilderment, Dr. Dawei's exultant cheers caught the attention of the wandering TeRiRis.As Theresa grimaced, a swarm of TeRiRis rushed in, shouting."This is the Trans-Dimensional Ring I painstakingly crafted!"After escaping, Dr. Dawei hugged her thigh, a look of pride on his face.Kiana was speechless. "I understand the principle, but why put it on my thigh?""Well... it's just a work in progress," Dr. Dawei answered the question irrelevantly, dodging Theresa's lunge and adding, "But the other wolrld travel function is already functional!""The outside world has been taken over by the TeRiRis."With his words, the outside world unfolded before everyone's eyes.Looking at those TeRiRis, of varying sizes but all equally intelligent wide giant eyes wreaking havoc, Theresa was speechless. She suspected this persecuting video was about... The persecution about her was complete.The others, seeing so many Theresas, could only cover their mouths and stifle laughter, out of concern for Theresa's face.Although the background was indeed rather grim, seeing so many Theresas yelling "TeRiRi," they couldn't get nervous; all they wanted to do was laugh."You know what, an overabundance of Theresas looks truly terrifying."Himeko was also among those who tried to hold back her laughter. As Theresa's close friend, she naturally couldn't help but tease, feigning a serious air."Guess we need to keep the Theresas' numbers in check."Hahahaha...This line naturally set off laughter in everyone present. Even the stern-faced Einstein and Welt, and the expressionless Bronya, all burst into laughter.Of course, Theresa, of course, looked utterly pissed.Because Theresa's numbers were so overabundant, they had to keep the Theresas' numbers in check.Oh my goodness, is Theresa a species?!Although she understood the joke, Theresa still snorted and glared at everyone.Laugh, everyone laugh!When you make a fool of yourself later, I promise I'll be the first to laugh!Theresa's face was filled with bitterness and resentment, as she pondered how to get back at them.The video had reached a tense and exciting stage, so while she might have been joking, even at this point, even with a look of displeasure on her face, feeling that the video was playing tricks on her, Theresa watched the video unfold with a straight face.Dr. Dawei and Kiana were chased into a laboratory by a horde of TeRiRis.The baseball bat, their only weapon of self-defense, the one that had brought down countless TeRiRis, was used as a bolt on the lab doorknob, preventing the TeRiRis from invading."Although the leg ring is still in the testing phase, it's the only way to take a gamble."Dawei, with his thigh and leg ring, began his frantic maneuvers.The two of them naturally couldn't miss the tremendous commotion behind them. Dawei, sweating profusely, watched the gate, about to be breached.Behind the gate, countless giant headed Theresas were bashing their heads against it.The scene unfolded before the audience, who couldn't help but marvel at the sheer stubbornness of those Theresas who could simply smash through the iron gate with their heads.At this point, curious people like Kiana couldn't help but glance at Theresa.If those idiots could do it, then this girl next to them shouldn't be able to do it either, right?Theresa, realizing what they were up to, was immediately enraged. "What the hell! I wouldn't do that!""Wouldn't do it?"Upon hearing this, the fox-like Einstein instantly understood something. It wasn't that they couldn't do it, but that they wouldn't do it. So, did that mean they could do it?Thinking of this, Einstein surveyed Theresa with interest, making her a bit uneasy.If Einstein hadn't been the polite type, if Tesla had looked at her like that, Theresa might have rushed over and attacked her.The video continued.Though these TeRiRis looked intelligent, they surprisingly used tools and weapons. Although their tools... was a bit strange.Bronya saw Lilia, clearly dazzled by TeRiRis, using Rosalia as a battering ram, and facepalmed.Even the TeRiRis was dazzled, this maneuver was incredibly skillful.Wait, Rosalia and Lilia, those two idiots. They were also dazzled by the TeRiRi beams.What about herself, Seele, and the others?Bronya's face instantly turned green at the thought of a certain possibility. If it weren't for her chronic facial paralysis, she'd definitely be terrified right now.She instantly imagined herself and Seele running around with TeRiRis' silly faces yelling "TeRiRi" (TeRiRi).Hey, hey, hey, is this hell?! This is definitely hell!Pah, forget about me, but Seele can't be like that! Pah, pah, pah, I can't be like that either!Bronya, ever the wisest, declared that she and Seele both refused to become TeRiRi.She shook her head violently, her curls dangling wildly as she tried to clear her mind of all the previous thoughts. Just the thought of that scenario, that possibility, made her feel sick.The others didn't think as much as Bronya did, and watching Bronya's frantic head-shaking, they were somewhat baffled.Thankfully, Bronya's intelligence had always been above average. Someone unfamiliar with her might have assumed she was stupid and tiptoed a few steps away, avoiding any contagion.The scene in the video also entered a phase resembling a farewell."Hurry up!"After throwing the struggling Kiana into the device, Dr. Dawei stared at the impending breach of the door and the progress bar on the instrument, feeling a surge of anxiety."Faster!"Though they say anxiety is pointless, under this anxiety, the progress bar... It did seem to be going much faster... well, though it felt more like a year.Dr. Dawei, having finally finished the leg ring, tossed it to Kiana inside the device and used his frail frame to block the horde of Theresas who had already broken through the door and were charging towards him."I won't let you succeed."Manpower is ultimately limited, and Dr. Dawei clearly couldn't hold off these Theresas for much longer.Watching the Theresas charging towards the device, after a tearful cry of "No," he pressed the small red button.A burst of light erupted, and Kiana inside the device witnessed the final moment of brilliance before vanishing.This whole scene exudes a sense of tragic drama. The selfless determination to leave behind someone to protect others is worthy of admiration.But...When you're doing this kind of tragic drama while your whole face is filled with the word "Great," as you look so casual, and you're calling a bunch of Theresas "TeRiRi," what's going on?!The atmosphere is completely ruined, isn't it?!----Chapter 132: The Heroes Arrive!Ignoring the tragic farewell which was riddled with complaints, and without giving anyone further opportunity to complain, the scene seamlessly transitioned into the next section, which was the title's single-goal match—the first node world.As soon as this world came into view, the man with the "Wei" face from earlier was seen awkwardly dancing with his muscles.Tesla, already grumbling beyond words, watched the awkwardly dancing Dawei with a twitching eye while simultaneously complaining about the inexplicable background music, "This music is so enchanting."Not only was the music enchanting, but Dawei's awkward dancing was also enchanting, making it almost unbearable to watch.Everyone agreed on this point, nodding their heads repeatedly.The next moment, while Dawei was awkwardly dancing... a sudden bolt of lightning struck the sturdy Dawei directly in the crotch, transforming him into an electric chicken. This sent a chill down Welt's spine.The moment the sturdy Dawei, now an electric chicken, felt the shock, he scrambled away, his speed rivaling Liu Xiang's.Of course, Tesla, the center of the sarcasm, was shocked to see the muscle suit that the sturdy Dawei hastily discarded after his escape. She helplessly grumbled, "Oh my god, it's fake!"The next moment, a blue ball of electricity appeared out of nowhere where Dawei had discarded his muscle suit.After the blue light faded, a figure appeared, pressing against the ground, collapsing it. Her overall appearance was incredibly tough, very muscular... Kiana?!Kiana saw herself so buff, causing her already mature character suddenly lost her composure.Oh my god, I'm a reserved lady! A lady! Not some tough musclewoman!A surge of rage surged within her, but her maturity kept it to herself. If she had seen this thing before, she would have certainly cursed.Thankfully, the next moment, the incredibly tough Kiana in the video noticed something was amiss. She glanced down, quickly ripped off her muscle suit, and threw it to the ground.This made the viewer Kiana breathe a sigh of relief.Fortunately, it was just a fake. If that version of herself was really keen on wearing that muscle suit, she would have been overwhelmed.In the video, after Kiana removed the muscle suit, the leg rings around her thighs reacted slightly. A sudden signal light lit up, and a mission screen similar to an online game popped up.[Mission Objective][Table Tennis Tournament][Win three matches!]A very simple request appeared on the screen.Although she was a little confused, seeing that it was now on point rather than the bizarre and tragic plotline from before, at least there was nothing much to say.However, upon seeing the task, Tesla couldn't help but exclaim, "Tsk, it's table tennis?!"She had thought of badminton, tennis, and volleyball, but she had never expected table tennis to be the only one.Okay, table tennis is table tennis.At least it was normal, although Tesla still found it a little strange that table tennis involved a two-in-ona in a team.Badminton, tennis, things like volleyball can be played in doubles, so even if the answer to the question involves a two-on-one, while a bit shameless, it fits the nonsensical nature.As for table tennis… after all, it's just one small field. Isn't playing in pairs too shameless? It's already crowded!Confused, Tesla looked at Kiana in the video and turned to look nearby.At a long table tennis table...Fu Hua, the twins, Otto, Bronya..."Hey, isn't that Bronya's Herrscher form?!"Seeing Bronya in her Herrscher form, Tesla suddenly felt uneasy."You're playing table tennis in Herrscher form? What are you trying to do?!"Amid Tesla's constant complaints, the decisive match began.With Otto as the referee, the first match between the Pink and Blue Twins and Kiana began.Looking at the Pink and Blue Twins, ready to go, Tesla's eyes bulged out, and the others covered their faces with their palmsWhy would a table tennis match involve two-person teams?Initially, they had no idea what was going on, but looking at the two sisters in the video where ons was using the other as a paddle. Alright, everyone looked convinced! Trying to find logic in such an obviously hilarious video is downright foolish.After realizing this, everyone even ignored the questionable use of a person as a paddle, whether it was effective or not.Ready to strike, Kiana swung and smashed the ping-pong ball.The ball hit Rosalia and bounced back instantly.Ignoring Lilia's waving of Rosalia's slashing grass, the two engaged in a fierce duel.Because the duel seemed a bit long, even the video was fast-forwarded.After Kiana gasped for breath, she finally gave it her all, stomping on the ground and then smashing the ball back with all her might!For a moment, it was unclear whether the ball had flown, but the referee Otto definitely was struck by them, sending him flying.He struck Rosalia's head, then took a racket powered by a Kaslana's strength, causing him to headbutt and lodged himself in the nearby wall.Although a bit sloppy, Tesla clapped her hands and cheered upon seeing this while incredibly excited.Einstein's expression remained calm, but the flicker in her eyes revealed her joy as well.Only Welt, not one to cheer for others' misfortune, watched calmly and lowered his applause.St. Freya, on her part, also seemed delighted to see Otto's misfortune.In the film, Otto's misfortune also led to Kiana's victory, preventing Lilia from catching the ping-pong ball.Amidst Otto's reluctance, with a bump on his head, Kiana won the first match.The second victory followed shortly thereafter.The two players in the match were Bronya and Kiana.Bronya who watched the video curled her lips and glanced at Kiana.As if aware, Kiana's eyes met hers, and sparks flew.Although she has matured, that doesn't mean she's lost her competitive spirit.Even from a friend, Victory won't be easily handed over!Invisible smoke filled the air.The Herrschers Bronya and Kiana in the video instantly began to fight.At first, their movements were agile, but lackluster.But then, at a certain moment, Bronya's eyes widened, the gray in her pupils transforming into the color of the Herrscher. The gears representing the Herrscher of Reason began to spin.The appearance of this symbol signaled the activation of the Herrscher of Reason's power.As Bronya folded her arms calmly, several ping-pong paddles and ping-pong balls were constructed."Come on.""As expected."Tesla's expression was predictable. She sensed something was amiss the moment she saw Bronya fighting in her Herrscher form.As the current Herrscher of Reason, Welt's mouth twitched as he watched his successor resort to such despicable behavior as using the Herrscher's power in a table tennis match. He didn't know what to say.Kiana in the Q&A space naturally glared at Bronya."Bronya, you're using the Herrscher's power in a table tennis match! You're cheating!"Bronya was naturally unmoved by this, not even feeling ashamed. Since the Herrscher's power was within her, she should use it. She had no problem abusing it within reasonable limits.And it wasn't her who was doing this, but the Bronya in the video.What does the cheating Herrscher Bronya have to do with me, ordinary Bronya?Despite her expressionless expression, Bronya was still delighted as she watched her Herrscher self display her might, feeling immensely happy.As Kiana watched the video with gritted teeth, the Kiana in the video seemed frightened by this shameless maneuver, a bit panicked by the sheer number of ping-pong balls.But the next moment, she gritted her teeth and glared fiercely.One of her eyes was tinted gold. Although it lacked the markings of the Herrscher of the Void, she had nonetheless activated the power of the Void.Instantly, a cluster of imaginary voids materialized from the sky.Kiana, watching the video, smiled.It's just the Herrscher power, isn't it? I have it too!Ha, it seems like everyone is a Herrscher these days."Tsk!"Bronya's face remained expressionless, yet she remained unfazed by Kiana's wielding of the Herrscher power.Humph, even Herrschers have their differences.How could idiot Kiana's Herrscher power possibly rival Bronya's?Bronya was confident in her mastery of the Herrscher power, even though she was still a complete novice at it.The others stared in amazement at the two Herrschers in the video, who were using their power to play table tennis, completely unproductive.Hey, hey, hey, if you two use the Herrscher power like that, someone's going to cry!The situation in the video gradually shifted.Bronya's confidence was gradually becoming reality.Compared to the seemingly effortless Herrscher Bronya, Kiana was repeatedly forced back by the fierce attacks, falling into a disadvantage.Otto was constantly being persecuted in this confrontation, like a ping-pong ball being tossed around, he was constantly being hit by the hail of ping pong balls nonstop.At one point, a ping-pong ball escaped the imaginary space and broke through Kiana's defenses."I win!"Bronya, watching the video, and Bronya in the video shared the same thoughts at this moment. But, of course, that was impossible.Although the sudden attack of the ping-pong ball did surprise Kiana, she didn't give up. Instead, upon seeing the ball, she instantly came up with a brilliant idea and pulled out a pen.With incredible speed, Kiana's pen landed on the Ping-Pong Ball.Then, the next moment, she smashed the meticulously crafted ping-pong ball, a true treasure against Bronya.Bronya in the Q&A space looked at her with disdain.She didn't know what this idiot Kiana did, but so many ping-pong balls couldn't break through her defense, and Kiana expect to win with just this one?!The Herrscher Bronya thought the same thing. She calmly manipulated the ping-pong ball, preparing to hit it back.But the next moment, a sudden change occurred.Because the ping-pong ball bore Seele's smiling image.Seeing this, Bronya's ping-pong paddle, constructed with the power of the Herrscher, instantly vanished, and she grasped the ball with precision.With this honey trap, Kiana successfully secured victory.The battered and bruised Otto announced winner of the second match.In the Q&A space, Bronya instantly dismayed by Kiana's victory, and she looked at Kiana like she was trash."Hey, hey, hey, you're too despicable!"Understanding this, Kiana naturally glared with disdain."You cheated with the power of the Herrscher, and you have the nerve to call me despicable?!"And how could this be considered despicable?!Do you know how to talk? This is clearly a clever technique!If you're unhappy, you can just ignore it.Bronya was naturally speechless at this, then gnashed her teeth.You've already brought Seele out, how could I possibly not fall for it?Even if it wasn't the Herrscher Bronya in the video, it would be impossible for her to resist Seele's attack just now!"Alright, alright," Fu Hua said, acting as a peacemaker for the two players who were somewhat on edge.Coincidentally, the third match was between Kiana and Fu Hua.Fu Hua looked at herself in the video, feeling remarkably calm. She felt she was still quite normal, and it was impossible for her to resort to trickery like the previous two players.Of course, she certainly didn't.Compared to the previous two players, Kiana and Fu Hua's match pace was extremely slow, even giving off a beginner's vibe.But...Seeing the loud "bang" and the seemingly overwhelming power of Fu Hua's swing, everyone was horrified.Hey, hey, hey, you're not normal at all!When others play, wasting a penalty kick is already excessive.Playing against you is clearly just wasting time!Although terrified by the incredibly powerful ball, Tesla, like Otto's enemy, was also eagerly anticipating it to hit Otto in the face just like it did before.Fu Hua looked at the exaggerated Fu Hua in the screen. She curled her lips. She was a little different than expected, but at least it wasn't like the two previous ones... was that still acceptable?Each of Fu Hua's powerful balls required Kiana to desperately catch them.And after Kiana caught ball after ball, Fu Hua appear to finally lose her patience.As Fu Hua watched the video, a strong sense of foreboding became true.The Fu Hua in the video instantly had her clothes burst, transforming into the powerful big buffed muscular Shenzou warrior.This wasn't the watered-down Kiana wearing a suit from before, but genuine muscular woman shaped like a man.Seeing the bursting of her clothes, everyone was horrified, and Fu Hua, the person involved, wore a somewhat reluctant expression.At this level, it's still acceptable... What the hell!Although she was pure and unselfish, that didn't mean she could accept transforming into a muscular monster!In the midst of Fu Hua's fury, the muscular Fu Hua fiercely hit the ball."Whoosh!"Einstein was instantly startled by the sound.Hey, is this... a sonic boom?You'll die. Getting hit by this ball will really kill you!Amidst Einstein's inner roar, the ball smashed through half of the ping-pong table.Based on this performance, Tesla roughly calculated the strength of the ball's additional force. After arriving at the result, her eyes drifted to the side....The force of this ball was definitely over a ton.Thankfully, the collapse of the table reduced much of the ball's force.But even so, Tesla's calculations indicated that the remaining force was enough to send anyone struck to their doom.Kiana in the video was also terrified by the ball, her mouth unconsciously opening.But because of her mission, she couldn't lose.So, after coming to her senses, Kiana closed her eyes, not in a resigned embrace of death, but to recall something.In the darkness, raindrops landed on the lake, creating ripples.Fu Hua looked at the familiar meditation and twitched her lips.Isn't this the Edge of Taixuan?From her perspective, the level of enlightenment reached from the Edge of Taixuan was quite remarkable.Watching Kiana transform tons of force into another projectile with Edge of Taixuan and hit it back was truly impressive.But looking at that devilishly muscular Fu Hua, although reluctant, Fu Hua had to admit it was her own fault.You hit me with my stuff...Fu Hua expressed her disapproval.Sure enough, the next moment, the ball that was held up on the table by the poised Fu Hua..."Puff!"Looking at the ping-pong ball piercing the earth, Fu Hua's saliva choked.On the other side, Siegfried, crouching on the toilet playing with his phone, was struck directly behind his rear by the blow, right at the center too. A brilliant smile broke out of him. It must have been incredibly painful.Welt offered a sympathetic look.Fu Hua meanwhile was eliminated after hitting the ping-pong ball out of bounds.At the announcement from the bruised Otto, Kiana joyfully won the third match, completing her leg ring mission!---Chapter 133: I Will—Reverse EverythingThe extremely crude image finally vanished with the falling black screen.If it continued, they had a feeling some bizarre, extremely crude plot twist would emerge. Seeing that this series' title clearly wasn't over, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, yet also felt a bit worried.Although only Theresa and Fu Hua were being persecuted in this video, they could laugh, but what would happen next?Just like the Great Honkai Games before, who knows, in the following part, one of them might become the target of persecution, becoming the subject of everyone else's laughter?[10. Punching Schicksal's Goose, kicking the World Serpent Lord, and then revoking Bronya, the Herrscher of Reason's driver's license, cemented Bronya's title as the King of Losers. Which of the following players has such a resounding record?】[A. Fu Hua][B. Immortal Jingwei][C. Black Tiger A Fu][D. Shenzhou Tablet]The mistake on question nine didn't dampen their fighting spirit, but instead made them look more closely at the tenth question that appeared on the screen.Just looking at that question alone—"Punching a Schicksal Goose, kicking the World Serpent Lord, and revoking a Herrscher's license..."Tesla counted them off one by one, not considering the last one for now. Looking at the first two, she couldn't help but exclaim in amazement, "Oh my god, who's so awesome?!"She didn't know Bronya's fighting prowess, but she inherited... Well, compared to the Herrscher of Reason, they're not too weak.But Durandal, the World Serpent Lord... Kevin Kaslana.The former is the current strongest S-rank Valkyrie of Schicksal, with a renowned record. Welt had fought Durandal, so he can say how incredibly formidable she was. While he can restrain her at first, she becomes strangely stronger as the fight drags on.As for the latter, no one has ever fought him... Fu Hua may have fought him, but she completely forgot. Her assessment is simply that Kevin is as strong as a monster.As for what exactly makes Kevin so strong, she can't quite put her finger on it.Even so, Kevin's résumé is enough to make him truly impressive. This was enough to make everyone take notice.Fu Hua had declared that Kevin was completely invincible against the survivors and pioneers left over from the previous era. Add to that Yang, who was being beaten by Kevin in the previous video, and Bronya, who had become the Herrscher...Schicksal's strongest S-rank Valkyrie, a MANTIS from the previous era, and the Herrscher of Reason...To be able to defeat all three... this record, oh my! Tesla gasped.The others frowned at this terrifying feat.Bronya remained expressionless. She was indeed concerned about this terrifying feat, but what concerned her even more was... the fact that she had become this person herself.And it also established her status as the King of Losers. This title made Bronya completely unable to contain herself.After being shocked by this record, everyone took another look at the answer to this question.After examining the four answers one by one, they all narrowed their eyes: subway, elderly, cell phone.Fu Hua, Red Yuan Immortal, Black Tiger A Fu, Shenzhou Tablet.Fu Hua… everyone glanced at Fu Hua, then shook their heads.Although Fu Hua seemed quite strong, the person themself said she couldn't beat Kevin, so naturally, she couldn't have such a formidable record.Immortal Phoenix… everyone was speechless.Isn't this still Fu Hua?Black Tiger A Fu… everyone was stunned by this answer.Who are referring to?! This answer was shelved.And all that remained was... the Shenzhou Tablet."Is this... a sales pitch?" Himiko twitched her lips, sensing a sense of déjà vu."No... since the previous options all referred to people, this one must also refer to someone."The smart, bespectacled Mei appeared online and briefly analyzed the answers."Shenzhou... probably means this person is from Shenzhou."She looked at Fu Hua, the only Shenzhou native present, and said uncertainly, "Should the tablet refer to... characteristics?"She wasn't sure what characteristics this referred to, but, thinking about it, Mei's eyes suddenly dropped a fraction of an inch while recalling the words she'd seen online.Suddenly, she understood.Tesla also reached a conclusion instantly, excitedly about to speak: "I know... um."But the next moment, Einstein covered her mouth and dragged her aside.After all, they were a pair of bickering lovers. She couldn't just watch Tesla die like that.The others weren't as reckless as Tesla. Kiana might have been at first, but now, having grown more reserved, she understood the importance of thinking things through.The hesitancy among them puzzled Fu Hua.Was there anything they couldn't say?Following Mei's gaze, she looked down at her feet.Suddenly, Fu Hua understood. But at the same time, her face darkened.Though her expression remained calm, her fists unconsciously clenched. A dark aura seemed to rise from her body. Her face was filled with the expression "Keep Out."The others distanced themselves, deciding to let Fu Hua be quiet.Of course, the question still needed to be answered.After figuring out that the Shenzhou Tablet also referred to Fu Hua, adding options A and B, two Fu Huas, there were three Fu Huas.In this case, we could basically consider option C, which hadn't yielded a conclusion: Black Tiger A Fu.Looking at the "Fu" character in Black Tiger A Fu, Meiyi had a feeling... this person might also be a Fu Hua.If Mei could think of it, Tesla could certainly think of it too. She said, somewhat speechlessly, "This means four people are playing mahjong together, all Fu Huas.""Ahhhh, how do I choose?" Tesla frantically scratched her head at the four options for Fu Hua, completely overwhelmed.Unlike Tesla who was somewhat distraught, Einstein remained calm as she examined the question. After a moment's scrutiny, a look of understanding dawned on her.Noticing this, Tesla, having worked with Einstein for so many years, naturally realized that Einstein had some clues. She immediately asked, "MopHead, have you found any results?""...Not really a result, just a guess."Einstein shook her head slightly but didn't completely deny the answer. As she scanned the answers under her gaze, she said slowly, "These four questions seem to be, as you think, all about Ms. Fu Hua.""But... these four Fu Huas seem to refer to different time periods.""Hmm?" Tesla was stunned for a moment, then glanced at her. After getting the answer, she clapped her hands: "I get it!"Einstein spread her hands, motioning for her to speak.Tesla didn't pay much attention. After getting the clue, she excitedly said:"Since the Shenzhou in option D... refers to physiological characteristics, then the other options naturally also take this into account.""Except for option A, which is currently unclear, option B, the Immortal Phoenix should refer to Fu Hua's status as the Shenzhou Immortal.""...I see. If that's the interpretation, then these four options refer to four different states of the squad leader?"Sometimes, she just lacked a clue. After being pointed out, Mei instantly understood why the question had four Fu Huas."Ahem," Einstein coughed. Having almost finished the analysis, she said, "There's actually a pitfall here.""Pitfall?" Everyone gasped at the word, confused."Hmm," Einstein nodded slightly, then raised a finger, glanced at the question, and spoke slowly: "Option D draws our attention to physiology, that is, the different stages of Ms. Fu Hua's life.""But option A is a very unique answer.""Fu Hua... just using this name alone can cover a lot.""...I only adopted this name in modern times. Before that, I was known to the public as Jingwei." Fu Hua who had also seen a lot added. This sentence directly blocked the possibility of using the name Fu Hua to refer to the past.But Einstein was not discouraged. "Although the past has been denied, the future..."She wanted to suggest that the name Fu Hua alone still had great potential, but Fu Hua immediately poured cold water on her."I'm dead."How could she have a future after being shot by Otto?Looking ahead to the future, just before death, she would likely still be in this half-dead state. Trying to do what the question asked was pure wishful thinking.Einstein, choked twice, looked glum. She stopped thinking and simply said, "Actually, I mean to eliminate this answer!"Originally, she had intended to refute this answer, pushing it as far as possible, increasing its likelihood.But with Fu Hua's interruption, she couldn't push it. Even the good-tempered Einstein was so angry that she shoved the answer into the trash can."Alright, alright," Mei said, watching Einstein's miserable appearance after bumping into her class monitor, the steely straight woman. She stepped in to mediate and ease the tension."According to what Dr. Einstein and the class monitor say, both options A and B can be eliminated.""As for option D, honestly, this one's a bit tricky. After all, it involves physiology..." Mei said, a headache coming on.As for physiology... people grow up, as the saying goes, girls change a lot when they grow up.Someone who's still in option A now might see their physical characteristics skyrocket in a few years.Fu Hua is flat right now, but who knows...Mei paused, glancing at Fu Hua. She suddenly remembered that this woman is over 50,000 years old, older than all her ancestors combined.The saying that girls change a lot when they grow up... doesn't really make sense in Fu Hua's case.After all, 50,000 years... even without considering the time in the hibernation chamber, she'd lived for thousands of years. She'd already changed a lot.Thinking of this, Mei looked at Fu Hua with a sudden hint of pity.However, to avoid provoking... seeing Fu Hua's awareness, she concealed her sympathy and got down to business: "I think we can choose C."Option D was actually quite possible, and its scope was broad. It could even include Fu Hua's resurrection in the future. However, mindful of Fu Hua's 50,000-year sorrow, Mei decided to let it go and not rub salt into her own immortal's wounds.With this in mind, Meiyi pushed for option C, which was equally unclear but had a much lower priority.Choosing C avoided the inevitable error of option B while also considering the feelings of Dr. Einstein and Fu Hua, making it a natural fit.Having roughly made her choice, Meiyi thought for a moment and dragged Book of Fuxi Book over.Since this question was entirely Fu Hua's, she should be the one answering it.But seeing Fu Hua's reserved demeanor, she thought again. Given her class monitor's disappointing luck, Mei decided to let her little friend open the boxes. At least there was a guarantee it wouldn't just glow white.Watching Fu Hua open so many boxes that glowed white was hilarious at first glance, but on closer inspection, it was like opening a bunch of blank boxes that could have yielded epic items.This waste of resources was enough to give someone a heart attack."It's up to you."Mei patted Book of Fuxi Book's shoulder in encouragement, the size difference causing it to sway slightly.If it were anyone else, the little ancestor would have protested, pounding her chest with her fists.But Mei... for the sake of that delicious food, Book of Fuxi said, "I'll bear it."Although ELFs couldn't obtain energy through food, they could still appreciate flavors, and she was very interested in Mei. Mei's exceptional cooking skills were truly captivating, and she always ate until her belly was bulging."I choose C!"Book of Fuxi floated in the air, answering on behalf of her own immortal as Mei watched.Mei waited.Honestly, she expected a red light. After all, in her opinion, D was the most plausible.But even so, she couldn't help but harbor a lingering hope, hoping to be right even when she knew she was on the wrong track.And in this brief, stagnant moment, a fleeting moment that felt like a passing year, this hope seemed to be vindicated.[Correct]A blazing green light signaled the arrival of the correct answer.Behind the crystal light, representing wisdom, came a hint of joy. Mei watched calmly, yet also a touch of surprise.She continued to wait, as did the others.For this part of the future, the unseen—In a corner of the unknown, that powerful being was incredibly curious.The image swirled like chaos."In this boundless depth.""Gazing at myself, unrecognizable."Sinking into the deep sea, like a nightmare, Fu Hua's voice narrated, capturing everyone's attention.The scene shifted swiftly, and in an instant, the blonde Valkyrie, clad in azure and white Valkyrie armor, was shot down, tumbling, and in a state of disarray.The inky black figure, blood-red eyes wide, followed, confronting the Valkyrie.The scene vanished.In the vast and chaotic dreamscape, Kevin Kaslana wielded a flaming sword. He seemed to have been attacked by someone, falling to the stone surface. With a cold expression, he swung the flaming sword."Friend or foe, choose!"A figure gradually emerged from the blazing, imprisoned flames."Everything in the past has only resulted in failure.”Words filled with mockery and resignation echoed around them, in their ears.The drifting feathers were no longer what they once were, stained an inky black. A crimson ray of light carried them, revealing their former essence.Those feathers transformed into sharp blades, closing in on the most powerful Valkyrie and the Lord of the World Serpent.“Those I wished to protect will all vanish.”Under the sharp sword strikes, accompanied by whispered words, the two attacked took on a different look.“Only deep regret can lead to transformational growth.”The camera shifted elsewhere.The heavy rain faded with the night, and a blue motorcycle, carrying a graceful figure, sped across the steel bridge.Bronya sensed something, her expression changed. Following her instincts, she looked towards the dark figure. Shadows stared at each other.Aggressively dodging the attacking strange sword, Bronya drifted and spun, soaring into the sky, but the shadow still pursued her relentlessly.Amidst a roar of smoke and fire, she was hurled underwater.This wasn't the end. The sinister shadow followed, revealing its general form and crazed face."Now, I will personally transform this world into what I want~~"In the brief standoff, Project Bunny chose to sacrifice its life, throwing Bronya out of the water. It then erupted in fierce flames, accompanied by tiny flashes of light.The sky dimmed, an ominous red swirling around. The towering city seemed utterly gloomy at this moment, as if the apocalypse had arrived. The mere sight was oppressive."You are...?!"Somewhere in this city, kneeling on one knee, Kiana lay on the ground, covered her face, staring at the figure in astonishment, her eyes filled with disbelief."What? You don't recognize me, Kiana-san?"The figure, whose face had been revealed, smiled, a hint of mockery at the corners of her mouth.As if announcing her return, her voice, carried by the darkness, echoed through everyone's ears."I will—change everything!"---Chapter 134: After That, We Each Rely on Our Own SkillsThe figure's face left a deep impression on everyone, and the words, filled with madness, confidence, and a sense of complete control, left everyone looking at each other in bewilderment.They turned their attention to the person associated with the figure—Fu Hua."Squad leader, is that really you?" Kiana spoke first, astonished at the image of Black A Fu, whose appearance was identical to Fu Hua's.Although they hadn't known each other long, they had already gained a general understanding of Fu Hua's personality. The figure in the image, apart from her appearance, was a completely different person.Fu Hua was silent, glancing at the screen. Recalling the madness on her face in the image, she shook her head, a clear denial: "That's not me."One of the previous questions had listed and presented several future Herrschers.The one in the image was exactly the same as the so-called Herrscher Fu Hua in the virtual image. Just like that.But even now, Fu Hua still didn't believe she'd become a Herrscher, let alone become as frantic as she was in the video... like a child who'd found something exciting."Well, since you say so, class monitor, I guess you have your reasons."Having argued with Fu Hua about this before, to no avail, Mei didn't want to dwell on the question of whether the so-called Herrscher Fu Hua was actually Fu Hua.While it wasn't meaningless, it was somewhat exhausting.Since it was a matter of the future, they would probably get the answer to this question at some point.Until then, a reasonable wait was essential.The others, though they had questions, kept them to themselves.Only Bronya remained expressionless, her face twitching.Whether Hei Fu was Fu Hua was indeed quite intriguing.But Bronya was clearly more concerned... why had she been humiliated again!?She had finally managed to clear her name from the title of "King of Losers" with a powerful image of herself, but before she could continue, a wave of black symbols doubled the value of her title.Thinking of having to bear the title of "King of Losers" to meet her beloved Seele, Bronya burst into tears and trembled all over.I’m so angry! When will I ever be able to shed this awful title!"Bang!"Fu Hua raised her hand, feeling a sense of relief....Here it comes again.With a sigh, Fu Hua tossed the box directly to Book of Fuxi.After being hit so many times and opening so many junk boxes, she had resigned herself to her fate.She wasn't one to care about her luck; it was only for the novelty of it that she paid attention. This, now fixed and unchanging, was Fu Hua's greatest joy."Book, I'm counting on you."Fu Hua had no expectations for her own luck, but she did place high hopes on Book of Fuxi.Book of Fuxi, hearing the sound, stared in horror at the box hurling towards her. She was hit directly.Thankfully as an ELF, her abilities were quite good. The force carried her through the air, causing her to spin several times before coming to a stop.It was fine, but Book of Fuxi was naturally displeased with this. Holding the Homu reward box which was even larger than herself, she puffed out her cheeks and shouted in dissatisfaction, "You idiot! At least consider my size before throwing it!"Water's Edge floated nearby, flew over, her large, dark eyes gazing curiously at the reward box Book of Fuxi was holding.She had been staring at it, quite interested in this Homu reward box, which was said to contain her."Hmm? You want to open it too?" Book of Fuxi slowly placed the box on the ground. She glanced at Water's Edge, seeing the curiosity in her eyes.Water's Edge nodded; she really wanted to give it a try.Book of Fuxi glanced at Fu Hua and received a positive response.Since Water's Edge wanted to open it, let her do it.After all, it couldn't be any worse than Fu Hua opening it herself, right?With permission granted, Book of Fuxi naturally stepped aside, making room. She wasn't really interested in opening the chests; she was mainly doing it on behalf of her own charge. Now that someone else was doing it, she didn't mind.Besides, she had a soft spot for Water's Edge's ELF, modeled after Cheng Lixue.The others couldn't help but find amusement in the strange exchanges between the ELFs.Water's Edge opened the reward chest.Golden light erupted.Fu Hua smiled wryly, yet felt a sense of relief.The master was unlucky; the apprentice surely couldn't just follow her.Water's Edge received a card.Unlike those unfamiliar items, those familiar with these cards would instantly recognize what it was.Yes, this was exactly...[Powerful Resurrection Card (4/5)][It may appear to be just a beautiful card, but it holds immense power.][This card can be used to resurrect parts of the deceased.][Don't worry about not being able to collect all the cards, as this card is so powerful that it can be used even without them.][Recommendation: While it can still be used without all the cards, using it prematurely will put you at risk. Don't be intimidated.][Also: Do not use this card to resurrect multiple people. Of course, if you want to combine the deceased, you can ignore this rule.]Unlike Saint Freya Academy, who had already seen this thing, the other people were surprised."Resurrection?" Einstein, seeing the card's message for the first time, raised an eyebrow. Tesla also stared at the message, and Welt frowned.As latecomers, this was still... the first time they'd heard of such a thing being found in a reward box.As for the possibility of so-called resurrection, they had no doubts. After all, this dimension had already offered many incredible things. While resurrection, something that violated the boundaries of life and death, was excessive, it was not unacceptable."4/5," Einstein noticed the suffix, turned her gaze toward Theresa, and said calmly, "Judging from this number, it seems you've got four, including this one?""..." Theresa hesitated for a moment, then gave up the lie and nodded, confirming Einstein's idea.For them whose loved ones had passed away, Resurrection had undoubtedly been an incredibly heavy burden these past two days.If word got out that they had a resurrection item, many would undoubtedly spare no effort to seize it. This world was full of capable people who harbored deep regrets about their past.However, perhaps out of trust, or perhaps for some other reason, Theresa knew that the knowledge of their resurrection item couldn't be hidden from the clever Einstein and Tesla.Since that was the case, it was better to be honest and avoid any future conflicts."..." Having received the answer, Einstein remained calm, her eyes flickering slightly. She wanted to say something, but the words simply wouldn't come out.After a long silence, she sighed and dismissed the thought.Regaining her composure, Einstein said calmly:"If we obtain something like this later, we'll give it to you.""After that—"Her voice suddenly rose."It all depends on your ability!"---Chapter 135: So, Do You Want to Try It Based on Your Intuition?Everyone wanted to resurrect someone.Einstein and the others were no exception.If they could revive their fallen comrades, both Einstein and Tesla would devote all their efforts to the task.But four-fifths of these so-called powerful resurrection cards had already been collected by Saint Freya Academy.Even if they did manage to secure the remaining one-fifth, Einstein didn't believe they could acquire the other four-fifths at any price, unless they resorted to force...But that was impossible. Saint Freya Academy was their ally, and the relationship between the two sides was now extremely harmonious.If they who stood on the same front against Otto and the Honkai were to cause trouble over a so-called resurrection item, it would clearly be a poor decision.In that case, pursuing the remaining one-fifth would only cause trouble for Saint Freya Academy. It would be better to do them a favor and verbally pass on any fragments that might appear on their side to Saint Freya Academy, which would receive the lion's share.Now that the resurrection item had appeared, Einstein didn't think this magical reward box would be the only one.So, she set her sights on the following... on the resurrection items that might appear.However, Einstein still hadn't considered using her previous concession to constrain anything regarding the items that would come later.People are always greedy—If she chose to use the former to constrain Saint Freya Academy and eliminate its competitors, it might indeed have an effect, but the relationship between Anti-Entropy and Saint Freya Academy would also be put in a very awkward position.For the sake of the organization, and also for humanity's resistance against the Honkai forces, Einstein considered and decided to draw a clear line.The general idea was:This is yours now, but later... if we find something like this, then we'll each rely on our own abilities and fight for it.Don't blame us. After all, we all have people we want to resurrect.After that, it'll all be up to us.Whether Saint Freya got it or Anti-Entropy took the resurrection item, neither side could complain.…[11. To save Seele Vollerei, she entered the Quantum Sea and underwent the trial given by Gatekeeper Joachim.][Bronya experienced three worlds in sequence, meeting different people and objects. Which of the following options correctly rank the encounters?][1. Otto Apocalypse (Good Guy)][2. Cocolia (Good Guy)][3. Welt Yang (Evil Guy)][A.1.3.2][B.2.3.1][C.2.1.3][D.1.2.3]Question 11 appeared, but it was slightly different from the simple multiple-choice questions.Previous questions had asked for information, but this one... was actually a ranked-choice question."What the hell is this?!" Tesla was the first to exclaim upon seeing the three answers.Good guy Otto? That black loach Otto could actually be called a good guy?And Cocolia, that vixen—if she could do anything good, it would be like the sun rising from the west!The first two were outrageous enough, but seeing the last one, Welt labeled as a villain, Tesla couldn't stand it.Their leader was so upright, fighting on the front lines of the Honkai, constantly doing sit-ups and fighting, and yet they called him a bad guy?Saint Freya Academy was also speechless. Their opinions on these three labels were not much different from Tesla's.Generally speaking, how could Otto and Cocolia be good people? How could Welt be a bad person?Theresa, Otto's granddaughter, and Bronya, Cocolia's adopted daughter, could honestly say they were both hopelessly evil.Welt, the person involved, didn't seem too concerned when he saw himself labeled a villain; he simply found it amusing.Though equally speechless about the labels, Einstein coughed twice in a notarial manner to attract everyone's attention, then clapped her hands."Calm down, everyone!"After confirming that everyone was looking over, Einstein lowered her hand and said seriously, "Although these labels do differ from the real people... well, there are indeed some discrepancies, but judging by the title, the people labeled in it...""They should all be... parallel worlds."She paused at this point and raised her index finger. "Regarding the concept of parallel worlds, I imagine some of you are familiar with it..."She was about to skip it, saying, "Since you all know it, I'd be fine."But after seeing Kiana, Einstein sighed and decided to continue."A parallel world is a world that is the same as ours. However... in the course of development, due to some different direction, the world evolved into a completely different situation.""If Bronya is experiencing a parallel world, then it's not impossible that she would meet people who are completely different from what we know."Seeing Kiana's confused expression, Einstein, who had already fully explained her point and expressed her meaning, finished her words.Tesla was not an unwise person. After hearing what Einstein said, she calmed down, although she still had strong objections to Welt being a villain.Recognizing this, Einstein sighed and clapped her hands."Let's ignore their differences for now.""Let's make a choice on this question first.""Rather than engaging in pointless speculation and deduction, it's better to wait until we answer the question and see what the situation is."Naturally, no one objected, only curious about the details.Whether it was good guy Otto, good guy Cocolia, or bad guy Welt,This complete reversal was truly worth their curiosity."That being said, this question is a tough one."Mei was one of the curious ones. She was curious about what kind of changes could have caused such a striking disparity between the three mentioned above. But when it came to this question, she had to pour cold water on it."It's originally about the future, something we know nothing about.""On top of that, this question also involves sorting.""Without understanding what's actually happening, trying to get the correct sorting..."Mei didn't finish her words, but everyone could hear how difficult this question was.Although the previous questions also touched on their unknown future, with the unknown piled on top of the unknown, this question was undoubtedly the most difficult one in the Q&A space so far.The unknown future offered no clues.The numerical answers were even more difficult.The added difficulty was far more than just one plus one.In this question, even Kiana's trusted tip about length was meaningless.After all, the numerically sorted answers were all the same length.—So, should we try to rely on our intuition?