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Chapter 136: Let My Misfortune Be Your FortuneGuessing blindly based on intuition is an extremely helpless choice.

Before, perhaps one could have adopted the optimistic attitude of "gain is good fortune, loss is death."But things are different now.Anti-Entropy has learned of the existence of resurrection items, so they won't give up any chance to answer the questions correctly.While St. Freya Academy isn't as obsessed with resurrection as Anti-Entropy, considering they've already collected four resurrection cards and only one is needed to reliably function, it's natural to want to answer the questions correctly and collect this last one."...Bronya might have an idea about the order."As everyone racked their brains, pondering the correct answer, which offered almost no clue, Bronya's calm voice echoed in everyone's ears.Everyone's eyes were fixed on Bronya.Enjoying the feeling of being surrounded by attention, Bronya raised her head slightly, swayed her body, and then met everyone's gaze. She looked at the option."Although the previous footage of the Sea of Quanta didn't mention these three worlds.""But... judging from Bronya's condition at the time, she was clearly seriously injured.""What does that even mean?" Tesla folded her arms, somewhat dismissive."You're injured, but what does that have to do with what we're discussing now?" She didn't see any connection."Injured?"Mei whose intelligence had soared to its peak nodded slightly after hearing this, recalling Bronya's condition at the time."Indeed, Bronya at that time looked as if she had experienced an extremely fierce battle."Einstein understood something.Glancing at the answer, a flicker of understanding crossed her sullen eyes. Based on the clues Bronya had given and her own deductions, she spoke slowly.

"Of the three, Welt was labeled the villain, and according to the question, she met Welt..."Before she finished her words, Welt was stunned, then stared at Einstein, his face darkening."You mean... Bronya fought against me, the one labeled the villain...?"Listening to these people's chatter, Tesla couldn't help but yell, "Hey, Mophead, what the hell are you talking about?!""I think I overestimated Dr. Tesla. I thought she could keep up with our thinking. Sigh."Ein's expression remained calm, her words filled with lament and regret. This naturally infuriated Tesla who stamped her foot in anger. "Bah, I already understood! How could a genius like me not understand something so simple?!"

She glared at Einstein and said angrily. "But how can you be so sure that Bronya's injury is related to that evil Welt?"Scientists need evidence! Evidence!"Indeed, we can't be certain that Bronya's condition at the time was related to Welt. After all, we know nothing about the exact circumstances.""But we can't deny this possibility, can we?"Einstein brushed back a strand of hair that had fallen from her movements. Her face was calm and her tone even."At least considering the Welt villain, he did have the motivation and ability to achieve these things.""But..."Seeing Tesla about to say something, Einstein didn't give her a chance, saying calmly:"Dr. Tesla, we don't have many buts on this matter."Perhaps Bronya was indeed injured for some other reason.This speculation might also be wrong.But at least it gave them who had previously been clueless a direction to consider.Understanding this, Tesla was speechless. What else was there to say?

Pacifying Tesla, Einstein offered a conclusion."Assuming Bronya suffered such an injury, it would be difficult for her to continue. This also means that the villain Welt must be the last of the three worlds."As she finished her words, everyone turned their attention to the screen.[C.2.1.3][D.1.2.3]Of the four options, only these two answers, with Welt ranked last, were there.Exhaling a sigh of relief, Einstein smiled."Everyone, now it's a choice between two."Everyone smiled in delight.The reduced difficulty of the choices was partly a factor, but the greater part was the sense of accomplishment that comes from eliminating incorrect answers through analysis and arriving at the correct one.Hmm, this is probably the sense of accomplishment a master student feels after solving a problem, right?Most of them were used to it, with the exception of Kiana, who slipped through the cracks of school.Although she had previously vowed to strive for progress and study hard, and even tried to do so herself during class, sadly, the results were limited.Kiana appears to be completely insulated from learning. She fell asleep at the sound of the teacher's lecture and felt dizzy at the sight of the densely packed text in the textbook. These reactions seemed to be ingrained in her DNA.

However, people around her, like Himeko and Mei, seemed to be exceptions.If they were giving Kiana extra lessons, or if it was Himeko's class, Kiana would be fully alert, listening and watching intently... though her learning efficiency was still poor.As for why she wasn't sleepy when it came to the extra lessons of those around her...Bronya was intrigued, so she observed for a moment.Finally, she silently offered a comment. What an idiot!It's not so much that Kiana wasn't sleepy from the sound of the people around her making up lessons, but rather that this idiot was afraid to be sleepy...Perhaps she was afraid of falling asleep and becoming the cold and ruthless Herrscher of the Void.Or perhaps she was afraid of waking up and becoming the lonely self of the future."I think the correct answer is D."Following her thoughts, Fu Hua gave her own answer after everyone's surprised stares.And once she said this, based on the previous situation, the correct answer was undoubtedly another one.Einstein raised her eyebrows. She actually wanted to borrow Fu Hua's incredible luck, but considering Fu Hua seemed somewhat resistant to the idea, and her character wasn't suited for a move like this, she hesitated.But she didn't expect Fu Hua to offer her opinion herself.Under the gazes of the crowd, Fu Hua remained calm."I really don't like this aspect."She paused."But if my misfortune can become your fortune, then—"Under her master's gaze, the usually reserved Fu Hua smiled a rare smile."I'm honored."---

Chapter 137: Fu Hua: Are You Polite?

Fu Hua has experienced countless misfortunes throughout her long life.The passing of teachers, the departure of friends, the dormancy of companions, the betrayal of disciples, the death of disciples...Sometimes, Fu Hua feels incredibly unlucky, that all the bad things happen to her.But she's not the type to blame others for this, so while she occasionally feels unlucky, she doesn't think about it anymore.Now, this bad luck has come in handy.Although this use makes Fu Hua somewhat frustrated, it's also... a good thing, right?"My luck is terrible, but even now, I don't believe my choices are necessarily wrong. After all... everything has its limits."Although this answer is based on the assumption that she will inevitably make the wrong choice, Fu Hua doesn't want others to blindly rely on her luck.After all, who can say for sure about something as elusive as luck?

Maybe her luck just improved for a moment, and the correct answer suddenly popped up.Kiana responded to Fu Hua's warning with a fitting response."Don't worry, Class Monitor! We trust you more than we trust the so-called coincidences!"Fu Hua's face was expressionless, but her heart was pounding.She should be happy to be trusted like that, right?But for some reason, she couldn't feel happy.

With a hint of helplessness, she waved her hand feebly, "It's up to you."After all, she had given the warning and the answer, and whatever accidents happened next were none of her business."Hmph, just based on pure intuition, I think C is correct!"Kiana wiped her nose, a confident smile flashing across her face. With this intuition, she nailed Fu Hua's attempt at a rise.Hearing this, Mei glanced sideways.Although Kiana's intuition seemed to have been wrong, in terms of accuracy, it's definitely much better than the others."Since Kiana and Fu Hua both said so, I think this question should be answer C."Mei nodded, then looked at Bronya, "Since this question is about your experience, Bronya, then let..."Einstein placed her hand on Bronya's shoulder and whispered to her.Unclear what she said, Bronya, her expression slightly agitated, said directly, "Let's let Dr. Einstein and the others answer this question. That should be okay, right? Mei-neesan?"No problem. After all, this is a question about your journey. We have no objection whether you answer it or leave it to someone else."St. Freya's people are all generous and naturally don't care about this.However, Mei still kept her eyes on Einstein."Of course—Dr. Einstein, isn't that a bit unkind of you to do this?"Although she couldn't hear what the two said, it was clear that Bronya's decision to give the choice was related to what Einstein said.Einstein's expression remained unchanged, not at all embarrassed. "We have to compete sometimes... after all. We all have our own demands.""Besides, it's an exchange of interests, not against the rules."She had no choice but to offer something in exchange for the right to answer questions.Compared to the large number of people at St. Freya Academy, Anti-Entropy only had a few prominent figures.Plus, the questions were always related to St. Freya, so naturally, they needed to use some legitimate means to gain some opportunities.Mei rolled her eyes and said nothing more.She approached Bronya and got straight to the point, "Bronya, what did Dr. Einstein just say to you?" She was still quite interested in what Ein had just said.Bronya didn't hide anything; it wasn't anything shameful. She said calmly, "It's about the Sea of Quanta."

Einstein told her about The Deep, a device from a previous era that Anti-Entropy had recently discovered and could access the Sea of Quanta.

Understanding that this might be related to saving Seele, Bronya, having discerned Einstein's intentions, did her a favor and offered the option to answer the question.

In reality, even if Bronya pretended to be ignorant, they would likely share this information later, and Ein would do her part. After all, Bronya was Welt's heir. In her eyes, people are actually considered her own.

During the brief moment Bronya and Mei exchanged their thoughts,Ein also reached a conclusion.Luckily, it was correct.If a red light had appeared, she would have wanted to die.This result is truly a cause for celebration.Bronya has obtained a clue to saving Seele.Einstein has gained the longed-for choice and the right to choose.The fact that Fu Hua is an unlucky person has been further cemented.The others were happily enjoying the spectacle.All of them can say is that everyone has a bright future.The imagery surrounding this question slowly unfolded.Everyone's attention was focused.Regardless of who they were, they were all concerned about the so-called good guys, Otto and Cocolia. They are interested in what these three shocking reversals are like.The opening scene shows a short boy talking to Bronya, clad in silver-white combat Valkyrie Battlesuit and powered by a comet.The boy was unfamiliar to St. Freya, but familiar to Anti-Entropy.That was exactly what Anti-Entropy leader Welt Yang looked like before he inherited the title of Welt.His name was Joachim Nokianvirtanen.Einstein shared this secret with the unsuspecting members of St. Freya Academy.They all looked at Welt in surprise. Unable to believe that this somewhat melancholic middle-aged man had once been such a petite and adorable little boy.Welt smiled wryly. Looking at the image of his past self, he couldn't help but feel a surge of nostalgia.The image progressed.Joachim and Bronya conversed.He told Bronya about the Sea of Quanta and the great terror it lurked within.He also set in motion Bronya's journey to save Seele.The first world slowly unfolded.The opening scene saw Bronya awakened from a sleep in class, and now she saw Fu Hua and... Himeko.This strange beginning aside, falling asleep in class was clearly more in line with Kiana's script than Bronya's.As for the two people she saw upon opening her eyes, Fu Hua had nothing much to say about her, but Himeko..."Hmm, isn't this what I looked like when I was younger?""I miss it so much."Himeko rubbed her chin, feeling a wave of emotion at the rosy figure who looked so much younger than herself and radiated youth.The others also shared their feelings about this different Himeko.However, compared to this young Himeko, the following plot developments surprised everyone, even those who had been prepared.Cocolia... is actually... a Valkyrie?Watching Cocolia, the teacher at St. Freya Academy, address Bronya's response, correcting her mistake and speaking gracefully, everyone who had met her was stunned....This woman really seems to be quite capable.---Chapter 138: I'll defend the path you believe in

"After the Second Honkai Eruption broke out in Siberia, Schicksal took immediate action, successfully limiting casualties in the surrounding areas. The Herrscher was eliminated 22 hours after its birth.""Thanks to Schicksal's decisiveness, most of the world was spared this disaster."..."It's worth noting that two forces played a decisive role in this war.""One is the tactical mechas developed by Schicksal's North American branch. They were first deployed during the Second Honkai Eruption and demonstrated combat capabilities comparable to those of the Valkyries.""The other is Schicksal's S-rank Valkyrie of Schicksal. The Snow Wolf Squad led by Cecilia Schariac.""While fighting the Herrschers, they also launched rescue operations in Siberia and the surrounding areas, protecting a large number of civilians.""Without their efforts, the pain of the Honkai Eruption would be even more difficult to heal..."Cocolia spoke slowly, her subsequent words filled with praise for Schicksal, St. Freya's Academy, and the Valkyries.Everyone was stunned, especially those like Einstein and Tesla, who had experienced the Second Honkai Eruption.Putting aside the latter part of Cocolia's story, just looking at the first part...This is the super-savior organization Schicksal?! Oh my goodness, I'm so surprised!If they hadn't known this was a parallel world, they would have accused Cocolia of fabricating history and practicing historical nihilism.Cocolia's kindness and friendliness was so different from her original appearance that it made even Tesla and Einstein, who knew her intimately, facepalm, at a loss for words.Kiana and the others glanced at each other, unsure of what to say.Everyone continued to watch the unfolding story on the video.The next part was rather unremarkable. Only Cocolia who seemed to get along so well with young Himeko and act like a good colleague, piqued Himeko's interest.She had never seen Cocolia in person, and if it weren't for the previous video footage and Kiana and the others' descriptions of her, after all this, she would have almost thought Cocolia was a good colleague like the one in the video.Everything that happened in the first world was ordinary.But everyone watched intently, as if they were watching a movie unlike any other.However, compared to the others who viewed these developments with admiration, Bronya was more interested in Cocolia's transformation, her reunion with Seele, and the final resolution. She watched intently, afraid to miss a single detail.After learning about The Deep, she had already roughly guessed how her future self would save Seele.But she had no idea how.Now, knowing this, Bronya could avoid many detours in her subsequent quest to rescue Seele and accomplish her goal more quickly. The goal was to reunite with Seele.Having completed the objectives of the first world, Bronya spoke with Joachim again.During their conversation, they discussed finding clues to Seele.That is..."Diary?" Bronya stared in amazement at the notebook that linked her to Seele.She had previously received such an item as a reward for answering a quiz.Because it belonged to Seele, she treasured it in her bedside cabinet, taking it out to look at from time to time.To her surprise, that item... was actually the link to Seele.Joachim and Bronya's conversation concluded, and with their farewells, the second world began.Compared to the first world, everyone was more interested in the second.Cocolia's transformation into a good person was indeed surprising.But Otto... no one could imagine this wicked man as a good person.Amidst anticipation and curiosity, the second world began with the sight of Otto, whispering mournfully.With anticipation, Bronya and Seele met.Hand in hand, they found a large wooden house amidst the snow.It was the home of the children of this world, and the place where Father Otto Apocalypse presided.There, they met... Theresa."Me?"

Theresa's heart sank at her own appearance.Unlike Himeko, she appeared younger... Theresa's face darkened, a thought dawning on her, and she fell silent.Wasn't she like this when she was young?!

Unlike Theresa's turmoil, the others watched the interaction with gusto.Theresa displayed the gentle, reliable character of an eldest daughter.Kind, gentle Father Otto.Seele, with her short haircut, reminiscing about the past.And Bronya, an outsider.The different people intersected, discussing mundane family matters, gossip, and... the past.The boy named Joachim, whose past was revealed to Bronya and the others through Theresa's words.The majestic figure, exhausted and collapsed in the snow, was a stark contrast to the dangerous, utterly evil Otto they knew.Amidst the swirling flames and radiant light, a red shadow, resembling a bird, appeared before everyone.Fu Hua calmly gazed at the red shadow. It was one of Fenghuang Down's three thousand feathers.The red shadow recounted the past, yet, through the intertwining of fragments, gained a glimpse into everything. It revealed hidden secrets and guided the outsiders forward.Awake and caring, the weak yet feigning indifference of the priest, as usual, comforted others and attempted to pass on the cross of his will.However, the willful boy, haunted by the past, could not accept this will and angrily departed.Pursued by Bronya, the two stopped and conversed in the pale snow.The calamity known as the Honkai Beast quietly approached, approaching with a cry of alarm, only to be resolved with a weak voice.The priest, nearing his end, his life utterly spent, lay silent, his body covered in ominous lines.He looked back, recounting his past, filled with nostalgia and sorrow.He relayed the words of a loved one from the past."A person grows up three times in their life.""The first is understanding right from wrong.""The second is realizing that some things are more than just right or wrong.""The third is realizing that some things are neither right nor wrong, yet still firmly pursuing what you believe in and taking responsibility for it."He recounted the past, feeling for the past. Repenting for his actions.And in this final, fading moment, his only remaining hold was dispelled by the boy's inheritance."I have fought the good fight... I have finished the race..."At the moment of his waning energy, scenes from the past flashed before his eyes, as if they were only yesterday."I have kept the faith you believed in..."Tears fell as he fell.The majestic man named Otto Apocalypse was reunited with the saint he had longed for.At his grave, the blessed children mourned.And his successor, Joachim, would embark on his own path.----

Chapter 139: How Can I Accept This!!!

Everything in the Second World was witnessed by everyone.The events were just as ordinary as those in the First World.But...Recalling the past, the two of them, the responsible eldest daughter, the rebellious child, and... that incredibly majestic priest.Thinking back to that face, and comparing it to the evil Overseer they knew, the difference between the two was as vast as heaven and earth."Mophead, can just a few different choices really lead two people to completely different paths?"Even Tesla who had a deep grudge against Otto, couldn't help but feel a sense of emotion and surprise after seeing Father Otto's behavior.Although she was asking, Einstein didn't intend to answer.She had great respect for the priest's actions.As for the stark difference between the two and the archbishop she knew...One could only say that this is how the world is.Sighing for this impermanent world, Einstein fell silent.Father Otto—the willpower displayed by Otto—was indeed worthy of admiration, but for them, it could only be admired, transforming these scenes into a breath of fresh air in their lives.The Archbishop of Schicksal they knew was still an enemy, not a friend.They would not hesitate or hope that the Archbishop had made a different choice.After all, there are never so many ifs in this world.Einstein brushed the hair covering her eyebrows and said calmly. "Seeing Otto like this actually makes me even more excited about the changes in our leader."Compared to Otto and Cocolia who weren't close to them, Welt was undoubtedly more worthy of their attention.Since Cocolia and Otto could perform this coal-cleaning operation, completely convincing them of their paths, then what had happened to the so-called villain Welt? What choice had he made?Einstein's words struck everyone's hearts like a deft hammer, awakening them from the shock and emotion Father Otto had brought them.Those words were like a temptation, and after they glanced at Welt, they felt a pang of impatience, as if someone were tickling them with dogtail grass.This anticipation made them stare eagerly at the screen that would reveal the Third World.Even Welt himself and Tesla, a member of Welt's party, shared this sentiment.What kind of villain was this Welt?This question, revealed like the pages of a book, unfolded in Bronya and Joachim's brief conversation and unexpected encounter.Sounds echoed in the darkness: the sound of wind, roars, shouts, hisses.Amidst those urgent words, with the pale earth as their backdrop, they opened their eyes and took in the view.The people who appeared in the first world were Cocolia, Himeko, Seele, Fu Hua, and Joachim.The people who appeared in the second world were Otto, Theresa, Joachim, Fu Hua, and Seele.And in this third world...Besides Seele, who was still there, the first to appear were Kiana and Mei, both dressed in military uniforms.The two parties involved exchanged bewildered glances.Kiana was somewhat surprised, while Mei scrutinized their attire and gleaned useful information from their conversations.Disaster followed, and amidst the leader's roars, they fiercely launched a resistance.The Valkyries battled the incoming Honkai Beasts, and Bronya unwittingly joined in. This confusing battle came to a close with the intervention of a third party.And that third party was none other than... Welt Yang.He displayed the divine might of the Herrscher and resolved the crisis.He remained calm, soothing the bewildered group for a few days before exercising his duties as the vanguard of the anti-Honkai movement and leader of the Anti-Entropy Alliance and making arrangements.Although he seemed a bit aloof compared to the Welt beside him, he didn't seem like the villain described in the title.However, the arguments from the previous two worlds had already established the validity of that symbol.Naturally, the crowd wasn't fooled by Welt; they simply watched quietly, awaiting the next developments.Kiana despised and questioned Welt's identity, speculating with the utmost malice.Although Mei tried to stop her, the glint in her eyes revealed a certain approval.Hearing the image of herself expressing her unwavering dislike for the Herrscher and sensing the malice, Kiana let out a wry smile.Herrscher? Although not yet... but I'm almost there, right?So what's this? Do I hate myself?She glanced sideways at Bronya and Mei, worried that her words might maks it seem that she resent her companions who would eventually become Herrschers.But judging by their indifferent, unconcerned expressions, her worry seemed overblown.Neither Mei nor Bronya were the type to dwell on such matters. Of course, that was because it was the Kiana in the video, not the one next to her.As for why she didn't look at Fu Hua, well... it was probably because Fu Hua insisted that the Herrscher wasn't Fu Hua. So, although Kiana felt a little conflicted, she followed her advice and didn't treat her as a Herrscher reserve.The situation in the video suddenly changed.Killing the Second Herrscher was the top priority.And that Second Herrscher had indeed died at Welt's hands.However, at the moment when the Herrscher of the Void passed away... At that moment, the battle, thought to be over, entered a new chapter.The Herrscher-driven tactical mechas unleashed deadly attacks on the Valkyries, who had relaxed after the battle.Flames blanketed the land, smoke rising in the air.Valkyries collapsed in shock, slain by the Titans' fire.The remaining Valkyries fought tooth and nail, fighting against their former allies.In this brutal battle, Mei, barely able to finish her words, perished under the Titan's barrage.Kiana was horrified and furious.The audience's expressions were all mixed."Among us, am I just going to die like this?"Mei didn't mind her own passing; she simply felt it was a bit too hasty.For someone like her, wasn't it usually to survive to the end, then make a big splash before dying?Unlike the relatively optimistic Mei, Kiana remained expressionless upon seeing Mei's passing.

Allthough she knew that wasn't the Mei she knew... though she knew that clearly... but even so... Kiana's eyes shone with a golden glow, her fists clenched, and her lips, bitten so tightly they even stained with blood, oozed bright red.

How could she possibly accept this?!?!"Kiana, calm down!"Himeko pressed down on Kiana's shoulders. The long-dormant Q&A space came into play, forcibly suppressing the abnormal hostilities. It was like giving a hammer to a certain pufferfish, eager to try in the dark,  giving her sense of peace.

Under these multiple influences, Kiana calmed down. She raised her head and met Himeko's gaze.

After realizing what had just happened, she lowered her head with a sense of guilt."I'm sorry, Himeko-sensei..."---Chapter 140: Those Who Have Passed Away

People have both reason and emotion.Kiana has always been one who leans towards emotion, relying on her feelings.Just like now, watching Mei sacrifice herself... Even though that wasn't the Mei she knew, even though she understood it, Kiana's emotions still overwhelmed her rationality, causing her to lose control somewhat.Although, due to certain changes, her relationship with Mei wasn't destined to be one where they considered each other everything... well, Mei was destined to be like that.Kiana... while not quite to that degree of devoting herself to someone, still cherished them deeply. Everyone around her.Whether it was Himeko, Theresa, or Bronya, who constantly bickered with her, they were all people for whom she would give everything. Mei was also one of them, perhaps more important, but Kiana felt sorry that what she could do for Mei wasn't much different.The same was true for those innocent civilians.She protected her loved ones, protected the civilians, and gave her all to protect them, even at the cost of her own life.This was the will passed down to Kiana by the Kaslana family name.Though the name actually belonged to someone else, she was merely... inheriting it?

But the passion flowing within this body, apart from the guilt of her sin, was undoubtedly a Kaslana's.Understanding Kiana's path to this point, Mei gently removed her glasses, choosing to return to her approachable self, and softly comforted her."Kiana, don't worry too much about that me."Though the death was somewhat hasty, she held no regrets for her other self.As for Valkyries, from the moment they embarked on this career, each one was prepared to face that moment.That her...What the hell was she doing?!Welt's calm face was brimming with anger at the image of himself. Tesla's expression was also somewhat forced.

The cold, icy Welt in the image was a profound wound to those who had spent so much time with him. She bit her lip, puzzled by what had happened to cause Welt to become like that.The image continued, carrying the sorrow of the deceased and the doubts of the crowd. Following the unfinished instructions of the deceased Mei, the fleeing people braved all obstacles and arrived at the Tower of Babel, perched in the snowy plains and the birthplace of the Second Eruption.As the birthplace of the Second Herrscher, this place was no safe haven. The persecuted researchers perished immediately within this cast-iron structure. Honkai Beasts and Titan mechas born from the outside world were also common sights here.The only advantage of this dangerous place over the outside world was probably the narrowness, as Mei mentioned before her death, which limited the number of enemies.Facing the unusual Welt that was completely different from what she knew, Bronya in the video asked the question in her heart."Why did the First Herrscher become the enemy of humanity?"This was the question swirling among everyone present.Kiana in the video naturally couldn't give an answer.Having witnessed Mei's death before her own eyes, she was now blinded by hatred."Because he was a Herrscher!""Their souls were long ago devoured by the Honkai. That face was just a tool to deceive others!"She was filled with anger, her words filled with hatred for the existence of the Herrscher.But when she mentioned her loved one, her high-pitched voice suddenly turned to tears."He killed Mei! Mei..."Welt killed Mei.But... that wouldn't be the last.Feeling forlorn, Bronya comforted Seele, who was lost in the current situation.However, she was separated from Seele by the surging tide of enemies.An unknown amount of time passed.The atmosphere grew silent.Bronya, awakening, was stunned by the blankness in her mind, unable to recover for a long time.The surging tide of Titans had vanished.And with them, the First Herrscher, Welt, the culprit behind all this, appeared."Congratulations, Valkyrie, for surviving the Second Eruption."He offered his congratulations.But the next moment, he delivered the harsh reality."The Valkyries on the front lines... the garrison personnel...""Everyone is dead.""I—destroyed Schicksal!"And that still transformed into another Bronya, standing in a state of shock, tears welling in her eyes.Everyone was horrified by the news Welt had revealed.Tesla's mouth dropped open, and she froze in silence.She hated Otto, but she never harbored any ill will towards the Valkyries of Schicksal.Though the Valkyries' actions undoubtedly aided Otto and abetted his evil, they were merely following orders from their superiors.To Tesla, every Valkyrie who were willing to sacrifice their lives to resist the Honkai was a warrior worthy of respect.Tesla felt this way, and Einstein and Welt shared similar views.Even if they were hostile to the Valkyries of Schicksal, Welt would not kill them unless absolutely necessary... or if they encountered a special decapitation squad like the Immortal Blades.But...What did that guy in the video do?He destroyed Schicksal?!How many lives did that cost?!

How many warriors, worthy of respect, had sacrificed their lives to fight the Honkai Eruption?

They all died at the hands of this bastard!Yes, a bastard!At this moment, after hearing what Welt had done in the video, even people like Einstein and Tesla, who were very close to Welt, could only describe him as a bastard.Welt himself felt that this man was as much of a bastard as Otto... No, perhaps even Otto was not as bad as him.Although Otto had done a lot of awful things, he had never done something so horrific as destroying an entire anti-Honkai organization and killing everyone.Bronya was furious at Welt's actions, but she also asked the question that most intrigued her, the question everyone else was curious about."Why... why do this?""Because it's my mission. A man named Welt Joyce entrusted it to me with great care in 1955.""1955... the day Anti-Entropy was founded?" Bronya was filled with a wave of doubt at the memory.Welt rejected Bronya's answer, sneering, "No, it was the day Anti-Entropy was destroyed! Welt Joyce, Liesel Albert Einstein, Frederica Nikola Tesla, Emma Planck, Erwin Schrödinger..."He recited each name, his eyes dark."I remember every one of them. Because remembering them is all I can do.""They were slain one by one by Schicksal before my eyes, and I could only flee in shame.""...like a frightened, weak beast."His tone was calm, as calm as telling a story that had nothing to do with him.But within the calm, there was a chilling terror.Bronya was stunned. "Anti-Entropy... destroyed?!""In every dark night, I dream of that man.""He lay in a pool of blood, entrusting me with his name and the Herrscher Core, over and over again."As Welt recounted the past, a chilling chill pierced his bones."Finally, I returned, using his name to fulfill his promise to fight for humanity!"---

Chapter 141: This is the Real Me!

Everyone heard Welt's sudden, high-pitched voice in the video clearly.The facts he described silenced several people at St. Freya's Academy, and Tesla and Welt, the three members of Anti-Entropy, were even more solemn.Only Einstein's expression remained slightly calm, but her trembling eyes revealed that she wasn't as calm as she appeared. "...Is that so?"Initially, seeing Welt alone in the video whow was like a lone wolf, had made Einstein somewhat suspicious.

The subsequent betrayal only intensified her suspicions.

If either she or Tesla had understood what Welt was about to do, even if it was a different outcome, Einstein believed that their own version would have fought tooth and nail to stop that wrongdoing.

However, neither she nor Tesla was by Welt's side.

Now, after hearing what Welt had said, she understood what had happened. She also understood why this world, and this Welt, had become what it was.

"In that world, Reanna didn't choose to help me.""We..."Mentioning a name that was long ago, and recalling the figure on the great shore, Einstein looked at the image of Welt with a hint of disappointment."We all died in that disaster, leaving only... him alone."The people at St. Freya's Academy had no idea what Einstein was talking about. Even Theresa who was the eldest didn't understand what it meant.However, as a witness of that battle, Tesla understood what Einstein was talking about.She glanced at Welt beside her.Anti-Entropy was born in that battle, and the name Welt... was also passed down to Joyce.As survivors of the disaster, she and Einstein, besides developing the organization, more importantly, were guiding the First Herrscher heir from straying and onto the right path—the fight for humanity.She looked at the image of Welt.At that moment, she and the mophead had both become among the dead.Leaving only the then-young First Herrscher heir alive… and this guy had even witnessed their deaths.Seeing someone close to you being murdered by someone else… surely the despair must be beyond words?With a weak attack and lack of proper guidance, Welt would go down the wrong path.Indeed... not surprisingly."Tsk, I'm so useless!"

Feling heavy-hearted, Tesla was a little annoyed.But this wasn't directed at the Welt in the video, but at herself, who hadn't survived, leading Welt to this state.Welt listened to his own story and was speechless.Having never experienced it, one couldn't blame anything.He understood why his former self had become such a cold-blooded bastard.But... understanding never meant agreement.Having fully accepted the creed of fighting for humanity, he would never accept that his former self's actions were right.Bronya in the video shared this sentiment as well.Even if the other person offered a reason, she would unhesitatingly deny it, denying such atrocities!Welt in the image smiled, a cold smile."You're right, they were all gentle and strong.""Even when Schicksal took everything from them, they were able to let go of their hatred and continue fighting for their ideals."He admired the noble deceased, but then suddenly changed his mind.Raising a hand and clasping it, Welt spoke mockingly."—So, they paid a price.""Power, a sense of purpose, ideals—when I inherited Welt's name, I also gained everything from that man.""But... under this name, nothing belongs to me. I'm just playing the role of a long-dead shadow.""...But why should I play the role of a dead shadow...?"The power of the Honkai ravaged his flesh. The splattering blood revealed his brokenness, his inability to wield the power of the Herrscher.But his voice was incredibly passionate and high-pitched."Yes! I killed the Herrscher of the Void and saved this world!"Welt's words were filled with madness."I've accomplished what that man couldn't. I've surpassed him...!"Looking at him now, everyone felt the same sentiment as Bronya's next assessment in the video.

"You're crazy!""I'm not crazy. I've conquered the world!"The madness dissipated, the previously frantic emotions calmed. Welt unhesitatingly denied Bronya's assessment.With a dangerous flash of red in his eyes, the steel behemoth descended beside him. He gazed down at Bronya, his cloudy eyes filled with only one kind of... madness."This is my own power, my own destiny, my own ideal...""This—this is the real me!"The shadow of the deceased, draped over him, was violently torn apart in that moment.No regrets remained, only coldness and madness.Calling the man in the video a Welt was no longer appropriate.At this moment, he was humanity's greatest enemy—the First Herrscher!Welt frowned. He looked at this self who had abandoned his past. He clenched his palm beneath his sleeve, his not-so-sharp nails piercing his skin, causing a slight pain.Tesla bit her lip, her eyes reflecting the First Herrscher's deep sorrow.Einstein rubbed her forehead, suddenly wanting to stop watching.The sight of a familiar person transformed into this state only made her feel more and more nauseous.But the image continued.Having abandoned the name Welt and transformed into humanity's greatest enemy, The First Herrscher began to battle Bronya.Bronya was currently using the suit called Black Nucleus, it possessed immense combat abilities, assassination skills, and a virtual arsenal.However, under the power of the Herrscher, these powers that considered formidable for a normal person was less effective.Even the once-invincible Project Bunny was ultimately no match for the inexhaustible army of Titans.But... even at this disadvantage, there was still a chance of victory.Although Bronya's power was nothing compared to the First Herrscher, Welt in the image was clearly not pure.As second-hand Herrschers, whether the Welt in the video or the Welt on the right path, the power of the Herrscher would ravage their bodies.

This was less a flaw of the Herrscher lineage than the price they had to pay for turning their backs on Honkai and using its power to fight it.Deliberately procrastinating, the somewhat intense battle descended into a stalemate.The First Herrscher, having overexerted his power, had reached his limit.He was tired of this resistance, tired of Bronya's desperate resistance.The Divine Key known as the Star of Eden blossomed in his hand.

Carried by his fury, a force powerful enough to crush steel erupted with the words!"—Enough, kneel!"---Chapter 142: Schrödinger, the Cat-Torturer

Bronya naturally wouldn't give in. She resisted the pull of gravity.She hesitated, her steps unsteady, her head held high."In your eyes, Bronya sees only fear and cowardice.""Cowardice? You're kidding! I'm stronger than anyone!" Welt sneered.But Bronya didn't care at all. She continued."You're not strong at all. Bronya has seen many stronger people.""Even when disaster strikes, she faces it with courage...""Even when despair overwhelms the sky, she fights with her will...""She's only human. Bronya knows her confusion, her bewilderment, the pain and sorrow she's experienced along the way...""But Bronya also knows that no matter how far she travels, she will always uphold her responsibilities..."Bronya recalled the dazzling figure in her memory, a hint of sadness in her eyes. But her words didn't stop."...She's still the hero who protects hope!"Welt, confused by what she was saying, coldly retorted, "I don't know what you're talking about!""Of course you don't. You're just a complete bastard."Bronya sneered, her tone calm, yet filled with resoluteness."Bronya is different from you, and will never become like you!"At the end, she glared at Welt with utter conviction."...You don't deserve the name 'Welt' at all.""Shut up! You know nothing about Welt... or me!"Welt was completely broken by what Bronya had said, and, in a state of exasperation, he shouted."Star of Eden, tear her apart!"The circling Star of Eden didn't respond, but instead fell silently.Amidst the childish whisper... Bronya had mastered the power of the Star of Eden."Bronya knows... much more than you do."Responding to Welt's final words, she held the incredibly heavy Star of Eden in her hands."The Star of Eden... 0th Power—Liberation!"The burst of light marked the end of the image.No one knew what the outcome would be.But, judging by Bronya's subsequent success as the Herrscher of Reason, it was at least not a bad one.With everyone feeling heavy-hearted and unsure what to say, the reward box for solving this puzzle fell from the sky, slamming heavily to the ground.This time, it didn't hit Fu Hua... though it did get very close.The appearance of the Homu Box brought everyone's attention back.The Anti-Entropy team exchanged glances before handing the question over to the person who had answered it, Einstein, who had never opened a box before.Einstein's luck wasn't bad; it was a golden light.But...She looked at the box that appeared after opening it, somewhat bewildered."Perhaps it's something like the ELF Supply Box?"Hearing Theresa's suggestion, Einstein instantly remembered the box that had previously revealed Water's Edge and Tesla Zero.Perhaps this was the same box.Tesla, standing nearby, frowned as she gazed at the box Einstein had opened. She felt a sense of familiarity, as if she had seen it somewhere before, but her memory was too vague to place it.Einstein didn't know this; she simply assumed it was an ELF, so she opened it again.The moment she opened it, Einstein's expression froze.It wasn't because there was anything shocking inside.She was shocked because...There's nothing here!!!Einstein stood up, looking at the empty box with a look of astonishment.Hey, hey, hey, what's going on? She put so much effort into opening a box, and you just give me an empty one?!This damned Q&A platform... could it be that they've learned something from some unscrupulous game manufacturer back in Shenzhou?Just as Einstein was furious, Tesla tugged at her shoulder."Hey, hey, hey, Mophead, does this box look familiar to you?"Hearing Tesla's words, Einstein instantly calmed down. She squinted her eyes and took a look at the box's exterior.

And you know what, she actually felt a sense of familiarity.Then, a figure flashed in her mind, and she instantly remembered it."...Isn't this her box?!"Realizing where she'd seen this box before, Einstein was a little surprised.Tesla folded her arms and glanced at Einstein. "Well, I went to see that woman when she was doing that experiment, but it wasn't very interesting. After all, I'm in applied technology... Mophead, you're more into her field, right?"Einstein and Tesla were talking here and there. St. Freya was naturally bewildered, so it's general brain, Mei directly intervened.

"Who are you talking about?"It wasn't something to be kept secret, so Tesla was quite open about it."Well... it was a former colleague of ours. You should have met her before."

Seeing St. Freya's puzzlement, she sighed."She was the one who came to the rescue in the part where Bronya became the Herrscher of Reason and went to fight Kevin together.""Her name should be quite well-known to the outside world.""Erwin Reanna Schrödinger—a leading figure in quantum mechanics.""I heard from Mophead that Mei seems to be doing well in quantum mechanics, right? You should have heard of her name."Mei nodded. Although quantum mechanics was only a part of her initial research, she was undoubtedly a rising star in quantum mechanics and naturally recognized this somewhat famous veteran.

Actually... even if it wasn't quantum mechanics... the name Schrödinger was widely known around the world. Even Kiana had heard of it.Upon learning that the rescuer was Schrödinger, she couldn't help but be surprised.

"So that person is the infamous cat abuser, Schrödinger?"During her wanderings, she had the opportunity to learn about Schrödinger's cat, a classic quantum mechanics story.

Of course... with Kiana's limited learning ability, she had no idea what it was all about. She simply assumed that Schrödinger had nothing better to do and was just having fun persecuting an innocent cat.Kiana actually liked cats, so she wasn't particularly fond of this cat abuser."Pfft... cat abuser?"

Hearing this term, the usually serious Einstein couldn't help but smile and whispered.

"Indeed, the story Reanna is spreading about is probably about the experiment known as Schrödinger's cat, right?""Could this box be..."

Mei listened to this, looked at the box, and guessed something.Einstein nodded. "...Yes, that's right. This is exactly the box that Reanna used in her experiment.""But that's not quite right.""Because Schrödinger's cat is actually just a hypothesis."She refuted the rumors in the name of the cat abuser."Reanna certainly wouldn't have used a real cat for her experiment back then. Such an operation wouldn't make sense in the macroscopic world.""This box was just a random metaphor Schrodinger used when she came to her conclusions."Tesla knew all this, but precisely because she knew it, she quipped, "It's just an ordinary box, okay... at most, it's a little more durable and sturdy."Einstein's expression froze.Yeah, all that talk...What does it have to do with opening a useless box?!-----Chapter 143: Where's the Cat?"Are you sure this is just an ordinary box?" Mei raised her pretty eyebrows at Tesla's certainty and said calmly.

"Although some relatively low-value items have appeared in Homu reward boxes before, there shouldn't be anything completely meaningless, right?"Recalling the items she had obtained in the past, she looked at the box that had been described as ordinary."Well, there's really no point in saying so much. Before you dismiss it as useless, why not take a look at its attribute panel? That way, everything will become clear."This is indeed the simplest and most effective way to learn the details of the items in the reward box.Einstein didn't do this simply because she had initially been unsure of the box's contents. Strange.After her curiosity was dispelled, she realized that the box was just an ordinary item once owned by an old friend...Now, after Mei mentioned it, she naturally remembered it.She followed the method, brushing her hand across the surface of the box.Instantly...[Schrödinger's Cat][Once just an ordinary box, but because it was used as a hypothesis by the famous quantum physicist Schrödinger, and became the subject of that hypothesis, it was elevated from an ordinary box to another level through public discussion, research, and contact with a special dimension.][The box is empty inside, but when opened, there is a 1/2 chance of connecting to the quantum world, the "Sea of Quanta."][Note: Reach your hand inside, and you might be able to touch something.]The box's information was displayed on the information screen.From the description, it was clear that this box wasn't just an ordinary box, as Tesla had claimed.Well, perhaps it was before.But..."Although this space has also yielded some strange items, some even belonging to us or others,"Mei looked at Kiana and Bronya and smiled."Like Bronya's stockings and those seemingly ordinary accessories.""They might seem ordinary in our hands, but once they're taken from this box, they possess a power they didn't originally possess."Their exclusive items were like this.The same was true for Schrödinger's box."What does this box do?" Himiko folded her arms and glanced at the box.Although the description certainly proved that this box was no ordinary item, even with her knowledge, she couldn't understand what it could possibly be used for.Should I say it's a mismatch with my major?

Although there she had stride to be like those highly intelligent individuals, Himiko wasn't in that field back then."It's very useful. Based on the description, this box could very well allow us to indirectly access the Sea of Quanta."The professional Einstein offered her own perspective, while also stating with a certain resignation. 

."From the macroscopic to the microscopic... until I thoroughly understand the large-scale quantum mechanics equipment of that ancient civilization, even I can't make much progress in this field."Kiana didn't quite understand what she was hearing. She glanced at the box, scratched her cheek, and asked curiously."Can this box connect to the Sea of Quanta? If so, can we jump in directly?"Bronya poked her head in. She was actually quite concerned about Kiana's question. After all, she was planning to find a way to enter the Sea of Quanta, and then... go find Seele.If this box really can be entered, then she might consider preparing to jump in directly.Tesla looked at Kiana with disdain, as if hearing a foolish question. She snorted and warned."Heh, if you want to stay in there forever, then you can try this."Einstein didn't deny Tesla's warning, but instead looked serious."As Dr. Tesla said, perhaps we can indeed enter the Sea of Quanta through the connection mechanism of this box.""But... to enter it as a macroscopic being, we must complete quantization.""Through the The Eye of the Deep, we can quantize and enter, and then return to our original state.""Entering from this box... not only is there no certainty about where we'll end up... but even how to get back out is a huge problem."The light in Bronya's eyes dissipated. In Einstein's words, it meant this: it's one way when using this thing to enter the Sea of Quanta.

"Although we can't get in through this box..."

Perhaps sensing Bronya's disappointment, Einstein rested her chin on her hand and suddenly changed her tone."But..."The corner of her mouth curled up."Perhaps we could try to get through this box and try to retrieve something from it."There was no way for humans to get in.But Einstein thought she could create some kind of quantum scope.And then... like fishing or gold mining, she could salvage something from it.With a bit of luck, she might even hook a wandering Seele.Of course, with a bit of bad luck, she might even snag the belt of some World Serpent Lord squatting in the toilet, and thus bring up a Kevin Kaslana.Considering the unique nature of the Sea of Quanta, it's not impossible to fish out a different species of Otto.Ahem, the former is fine, but let's forget about the latter two.In reality, even the former isn't as easy as one might imagine.Not to mention the sheer difficulty of accurately locating the person in the vast Sea of Quanta without any connection.Even if they were found, retrieving the quantum person from within would be a significant challenge.Either problem would require Einstein to devote considerable time to solving.In short, this box has many uses.However, Einstein was somewhat troubled as she looked at the box.After all, it's just a box after all.At most, it's a special box that can connect to the Sea of Quanta and start a gold miner.And yet, your name is like "Schrödinger's Cat."The box is Schrödinger's, yes, but where's the cat?!

Amidst Einstein's quandary, question 12 appeared.[12. After Fu Hua was killed by Otto, which of the following options caused a disturbance at the Schicksal headquarters, beat Otto to a pulp, and subsequently attacked World Serpent?][A. Fu Hua][B. Otto][C. Durandal][D. Theresa]After reading this question, everyone was stunned.Then, upon seeing the answer, they couldn't help but exclaim... Wow!If they hadn't seen the video of Fu Hua beating up an innocent Duck, there's no way they could have answered this question.Answer A: Fu Hua is completely screwed by the question.Do answers B and C really are capable of causing such a disturbance at Schicksal?

The former is Schicksal's owner, while the latter would have been a scene long ago if she really wanted to cause trouble.And Theresa, in option D, is also a complete nonsense.

While she's certainly formidable, possessing the combat power of an S-rank Valkyrie, if she could wreak havoc on Schicksal headquarters, then Otto's five hundred years have been a living hell.If it weren't for the previous video as a basis... At first glance, none of these four answers are plausible!Because of the previous video, those who already knew the answers were too lazy to bother wasting time and gave Fu Hua a look.Anyway, it was you who did it, so just bear with it.Whether it's Saint Freya's side or Anti-Entropy's side, they're only interested in seeing one thing: beating Otto up!

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Chapter 144: Superego, Ego, and Id

Although Father Otto was worthy of respect... The Otto they knew—Even Theresa, his granddaughter, could only say, after understanding his true nature, that he was truly evil.Those like Kiana who would be persecuted in the future—Those like Tesla and Einstein who had already been persecuted and would continue to be persecuted—No one had a favorable impression of that Overseer.If they could see the Overseer in person, no one present would hesitate to confront that black-hearted archbishop.And now, after that question, they saw... a commotion at the Schicksal headquarters, and Otto being brutally beaten.— What a delightful spectacle!Just thinking about that scene makes my cerebral cortex tremble uncontrollably.They couldn't wait to see Otto get beaten up, and was also curious about why Fu Hua had become what she was. Under everyone's urging, Fu Hua, who was already deeply interested in these things, gave a direct answer.The result was exactly as expected, as shown in the previous video.No one paid much attention to the process.Compared to the exciting footage that was about to be shown, showing Fu Hua's transformation and beating up Otto,Even if the choice was wrong, no one would care too much at this moment.What's more, it was right? Everyone eagerly stared at the screen about to transform into an image.…In the boundless darkness,the deceased immortal regained consciousness."Hey, wake up! You've been asleep for too long!" a lively voice echoed."...I...what..."Confused, the lively voice's snarl was tempered with a hint of teasing and a sigh:"Oh, don't be so snarky! Things are different now. Your brain isn't damaged at all.""Hurry up and search your memory bank to find out who you are. We have a lot of work to do."She was puzzled. "Who are you?""I'm your 'true self,' okay? The most original, authentic you."The lively voice revealed its identity.And then, a cold, steady voice followed."I am the 'superego.' Don't worry, you're not schizophrenic or crazy. We are you."The voice known as the id urged, "The 'self' hasn't been born yet, because you don't know who you are yet. Recall it now. Without any of it, you're no longer you.""Who am I?"Still confused."Remember carefully. You are..."Scenes flashed by, like a ticker tape in a metropolitan city, unstoppable.Memories flooded into consciousness like a tide. It was as if they had been lurking, waiting only for the arrival of their commander.Many images floated before her eyes: a girl standing alone in the cold wind, a warrior clad in armor and wielding a golden sword, a cold-blooded killer, a solitary immortal...Ego: "They are all you."Superego: "They were once you."The Id seemed to be losing patience. "They are part of you, understand? There's no time to waste. Once your brainwaves get out, he'll find out...""Him?"...confused.The voice of the Id sounded somewhat helpless. "Otto Apocalypse. Read the memory. She's far back."The Ego calmly said, "He's the Bishop of Destiny, your old friend, the only one who knows you're still alive..."The Superego added, her words filled with disgust. "A liar, a murderer..."The Id said grumpily, "Let's talk later. Look where you are now!"Slowly opening her eyes.It was... a simple life support capsule. A swirl of cold, slippery liquid, enveloped her body. Bubbles of life leaped out, passed before her eyes, and floated to the top.

The Ego calmly elaborated, "This device is keeping you alive. It seems to have healed all your injuries—including that one."The Superego was indifferent, "Perhaps this is his atonement.""Imprisonment is more like it," sneered the Id.Watching the strange, somewhat baffling images, Mei, observing the communicating consciousnesses, instantly understood their origins."Ego, id, superego—is that from Freud's The Ego and the Id?""Hmm," Einstein nodded slightly.Although it was psychology, the advantages of having lived longer were apparent at times like these.Even unrelated subjects, she had occasionally explored them.But Tesla didn't seem to know much about them.Unlike Einstein, although Tesla was more up-to-date, she had always been reluctant to dwell on things she didn't find interesting. She didn't have much energy, so even if she'd heard something related to it, she didn't bother to remember it."Could it be that these three factors alone caused class monitor to become what she later became?"Mei frowned.Because of her diverse knowledge, her attainments in psychology surpassed even Einstein's. But precisely because of this, she couldn't connect these three factors with the later, obviously dark, bashing-up person."Perhaps, that Fu Hua was dominated by her id."Einstein looked at the image calmly."Compared to the superego and ego, don't you think the id is a bit too active?""Isn't that normal? The id is the original part of humanity, representing desire." Mei glanced at Fu Hua.Fu Hua always appeared so calm and inactive. From what she'd learned from Book of Fuxi, at least while she was still there, Fu Hua had maintained that desireless state for nearly thousands of years....In her half-baked psychological description, the initial desires of such people were already immense. Words can't describe it.Fu Hua felt a little uncomfortable being stared at."Indeed, but this id is indeed more abnormal than the other two, and closer to that Herrscher of Sentience, isn't it?"She deliberately emphasized the word "Herrscher of Sentience."Mei had nothing to say, so she could only raise her eyebrows. "Let's continue watching."The image continued.Id, superego, ego.Driven by these three distinct yet similar forces, her body remained intact, having recovered everything she had at her peak. The sturdy, custom-made glass of the life support pod was easily shattered.The overflowing blue liquid poured out, covering the ground.She stepped out, her bare feet touching the cold ground.The remaining nutrient solution dripped from her body and her soaked hair, dripping onto the floor.A subtle dripping sound was heard.The previous stress and heaviness vanished in that moment.What remained was an indescribable sense of relief and comfort.When was the last time she felt this way?... maybe five hundred years ago?Perhaps, it's been so long, so long...As she relaxed every pore, a familiar voice echoed in her ears."My old friend! You're finally awake!"---Chapter 145: Afu Beats Up Otto!She looked in the direction of the voice and saw a smiling blond man standing at the door.The voice representing her id revealed the man's identity: "He's Otto Apocalypse."The ethereal and lively id said, "Your relationship with him is hard to describe."The superego's words were filled with indifference and coldness. "He claimed to be your friend, but he lied to you."Otto naturally had no idea that his old friend was currently discussing him. He merely jokingly responded to her silence."Don't say hello? Well, that's okay. After all, you just woke up and need continued observation and treatment..."Seeing her lack of reaction, Otto didn't take it seriously. He said calmly, "Although the test results show you've fully recovered, you haven't regained consciousness yet. I've always worried something's wrong."As he spoke, he glanced at the silent Fu Hua, as if remembering something. He asked tentatively."You won't blame me, will you, old friend? Are you... okay? Do you recognize me?"Those words instantly stirred up three forces in her mind.The most lively ego, her id, made no attempt to conceal its feelings. "I'd recognize him even if he were ash. Just tell him so."The superego, though not as radical as the id, said, "Let's see what he's up to first. We can't attack unarmed people."The id, upon hearing this suggestion, immediately lost control and said angrily."Huh? This guy can conjure up a weapon at any moment!"The third ego, at this moment, offered a pertinent suggestion. "Ask him why he's here."And so she did.This wasn't some secret, so Otto didn't hide it. He said directly."Because I don't want you to die."As he spoke, Otto Apocalypse couldn't help but chuckle at himself. It was he who had clearly shot the man, yet he still claimed he didn't want him to die. It was truly amusing to say that.But he had no intention of changing his tune, continuing."We've known each other for a long time, old friend. I know your brain injury won't kill you, but I don't want to waste twenty years."As if addressing an old friend with whom he had been on good terms for many years, Otto wore that annoying smile and spoke calmly."After all, you don't owe me anything, yet I shot you. So I brought you back and healed your wounds."Otto's response naturally triggered three reactions in her mind.The superego said coldly, "How good this man is at whitewashing his evil."The ego also didn't believe Otto's story, but she seemed to have something else on her mind. "He's a venomous snake, but...""No buts! He killed you, he brought about the Honkai Eruption, harming everyone in Saint Freya, and he shows no remorse for it!"But before he could finish, the most radical and untamed ego bluntly and directly interrupted him, delivering the final verdict on Otto's death, words filled with anger.Otto, unaware of these assessments of himself, glanced around and said calmly."Alright, old friend, this isn't the place to talk..."Perhaps fearing she'd be fooled and then bewildered by his ramblings again, ego who knew Otto well shouted excitedly."Do you still dare to trust him? He'll betray you without a second thought!""Think carefully about how he treated you back then!"The moment it finished speaking, past memories, fragments of her own death, unfolded like a scroll.The man pointed a golden gun at her forehead. The memory was so quiet, only anger rumbling in her chest.But at that time, he had merely feigned resignation and said something."Immortal Jingwei, I didn't lie."The gunshot rang out, and with it, a long life vanished.Incredibly, she remembered feeling no pain at the time, yet now, recalling it, it felt so heartbreaking.The ego, feeling the same pain, grew agitated."That's it! This kind of pain... Let him taste the pain you've endured!"The superego, seemingly detached from the world, was also touched by the pain and chose to echo the ego's suggestion."He's the most dangerous man on Earth. His evil plot must be stopped."The id, like the two above, asked with a guiding tone."Now is the best opportunity, isn't it?""..."...hesitant.The superego added strength to this. "If we don't stop him, more people will die... More tragedies will occur."Id added, "He destroyed Kiana, your friend. He turned her into a monster..."Superego said calmly, "He killed Himeko. If it weren't for him, the captain wouldn't have had to sacrifice everything."Id offered another excuse, "He also took **** from you, didn't he? He thought you'd forgotten everything... but you hadn't..."A name appeared in her mind, then vanished without lingering.Only a trace... but there was only a trace...She instinctively felt sad.Seeing this sadness, Himeko couldn't help but feel a little curious.After all, suddenly seeing something like a blocked word made her curious, didn't it?"What does that mean?" The always direct Himeko looked straight at the main character, Fu Hua, beside her.Fu Hua, somewhat helpless, said bluntly, "I don't know." She had almost forgotten most of her past.Only recently, with Book of Fuxi's presence, could she recall certain things.The previous questions in the Q&A space seemed to have revealed quite a few things, but... It just leave them there hanging, who knows what they are?

"Is that so? That's a bit of a shame."

Himeko had been impulsive about this and didn't take it too seriously. She felt a little frustrated when she didn't get an answer."But... Captain, do I hold that position?" She suddenly noticed something about herself in the video, and she was puzzled.Himeko had served as a stormtrooper in her youth and had held other positions later, but such positions had largely ceased to exist since St. Freya Academy.As the only A-rank Valkyrie in the Far East branch... Even if she break into pieces, she wouldn't have the opportunity to lead anything due to overwork. 

Theresa folded her arms and smiled. "Who can predict the future? If we attack headquarters, Himeko, you're indeed the right person to become a captain, aren't you?"During this casual conversation, the imagery continued.The superego's calm tone was filled with freedom and joy. "Now you can remember everything. Nothing can stop you. You can... be whole again.""First, you have to—"The ego's unfinished words, delivered by the abnormal id, shouted passionately.

"Kill him!!!"After the ego, the id, and the superego reached a consensus, there was no need to speculate on the choice to make.Following the voice in her head, she walked straight towards Otto Apocalypse.The venerable Archbishop of Schicksal seemed unaware of what was about to happen. He remained calm as Fu Hua approached, smiling and saying,"Wait a moment, old friend... I—"Her movements were lightning-fast, leaving him no time to continue. Her hand grasped the man's face, and before his smile could turn to confusion, it gave way to panic.Otto Apocalypse looked at her, as if about to say something, but only a few meaningless notes escaped his grasped mouth."...Gu...I...that..."The superego was cold, "How pathetic!"The ego was calm, "He deserves it."And the rather unusual id even hummed a tune at this moment, "Hum-hum-hum, la-la~"And the outside world...She raised her fist and struck that sanctimonious face—down!The following scene hardly needed words.

In the gradually darkening screen, only the dull bang, bang, bang sounds indicated that something was happening.Naturally, everyone watching the video paid close attention to this delightful development."Ugh, this is making me so mad! Why isn't there any video?!"Although hearing Otto’s pained groans was quite satisfying, not being able to actually see him get beaten left Tesla stomping her little shoes in frustration.The others clearly felt the same way.Himeko, however, didn’t seem too concerned and only chuckled as she spoke.

“Mm… I suppose this is what they call violent imagery that is not easy to show, right?”Just imagining that infuriating Archbishop getting pummeled was enough to make people feel good.

But still, scenes of fists striking flesh directly were perhaps a little too brutal.After all, there were minors present here right now.—The Ural Silver Wolf suddenly felt slandered.----

Chapter 146: You Might as Well Sell Us Both Out!

A golden light burst forth from the Homu reward box corresponding to this question.Fu Hua felt that her luck might have turned, but naturally, she received a roll of the eyes from Book of Fuxi.

In terms of luck, this unfortunate immortal still was to be trying to put up a fight.The item that emerged from the box was a USB drive. Just like before, it was a technological item.Both Saint Freya and Anti-Entropy were delighted to see this item.After all, technology was best shared between both sides.The contents of the USB drive, opened through the attribute table, revealed—[NX-189 Life Support Pod Manufacturing Technology][The highest-level medical treatment pod achieved by Schicksal Technology, its specifications were state-of-the-art even in the previous era, capable of treating...]

Healing All Physical Wounds. The description on this USB drive was concise.However, the item contained within it was familiar to them.In the video just now, Otto had used this very device to heal all of Fu Hua's injuries."Is it that thing?"As a complete novice when it came to medical equipment, Theresa was surprised to see it.As the description stated, the NX-189 was the most advanced medical device Schicksal Technology had produced in recent years, yet even she had only vaguely heard of it.Understandably, thanks to Otto's efforts, Saint Freya Academy's medical resources were nearly as well-equipped as those at headquarters. However, even so, Saint Freya Academy's medical department lacked advanced equipment like the NX-189.Einstein scanned the message at a glance and nodded with satisfaction.

Although it was a technology that already existed, this kind of medical technology that could be compared with the previous era would definitely not be revealed in the public.

As for medical equipment, although because they use Titan Mechas, and there was not such a big demand in this aspect, but this kind of free stuff was still appreciated.

Kiana didn't care about anything else. She spoke curiously with her chin propped up."With this thing, the Class Monitor should be able to recover to her peak state, right?"Although there were also scenes of Fu Hua showing off her might in the previous images, such as beating a girl, she had never seen Fu Hua's true strength and was really curious."..."Fu Hua was speechless, but a little light flashed in her eyes.Judging by the video, as long as she used this medical device to treat herself, she could heal that nearly incurable wound, regain everything she had lost, and return to her peak form five hundred years ago. This was a huge temptation for her."That should be no problem. In fact, besides Class Monitor, Bronya could also be considered for treatment."Mei, who was considered the technical director of Saint Freya, confirmed this possibility and suggested, looking at Bronya's leg:"Repairing Bronya's necrotic leg and damaged nerves should be no problem."Mei was very sure of this. After all, Fu Hua had been shot in the head, and yet she was able to be saved.

Although, according to Otto, it was because Fu Hua was special—brain death didn't mean true death. It did prove that this treatment chamber could cure... heal a weakened brain."..."Bronya's expression shifted at this, and she looked down at her legs.The metallic exoskeleton assisted her walking, but beneath it lay the necrotic, numb legs.If only the necrotic legs and damaged brain nerves could be healed... well, the latter wouldn't matter.

After all these years, Bronya had practically grown fond of the nerve damage. Even if she recovered, this state of utter despair would probably be irreversible.But...Seele's image flashed through her mind, and a hint of determination flashed in Bronya's beautiful gray eyes.She raised her head, looked up at Mei, and flatly refused.

"No, Sister Mei."Mei raised a brow, puzzled.But before she could ask, Bronya gave her reasons expressionlessly."Wait until Bronya rescues Seele from that place. We can treat me then.""For now, Bronya needs to use these injuries to keep herself alert!""...Is that so?" Mei nodded. Since Bronya chose this, there was no problem.Aside...Einstein took the initiative to ask Kiana, who kept glancing at her but avoided her whenever their gaze met, seemingly hesitant to speak."What's wrong?""Um... it's nothing serious." Having been pointed out, Kiana felt no more embarrassed. She scratched her cheek and tilted her face to the side.

"It's just my dad...""No problem."Instantly guessing what Kiana meant, Einstein readily agreed.The reference to Siegfried was simply to his severed arm."Well, I'll leave my dad in your care!" Kiana beamed with joy, seemingly delighted.She had always felt deeply guilty about the Herrscher having severed his arm when she was little, and now that she had the chance to make amends, she naturally wanted to."Actually, even if you didn't say it, we would have done it." Einstein's expression remained calm.

"Mr. Siegfried is on the same side as us at Anti-Entropy, as we've had a good personal relationship in the past.""Perhaps so, but he's my dad after all, so I'll do what I have to do." Kiana didn't seem too concerned.After the twelfth question, there were no further questions.Accompanied by the sound of a rising star, this round of Q&A seems to have concluded.Both Saint Freya and Anti-Entropy had gained a lot of useful information and important insights from this quiz.At Anti-Entropy, Einstein was researching the large-scale device known as The Deep and developing quantum sights to meet their needs.She also had to take care of the ability development and testing of Wendy, the Herrscher of Wind, who was with her.Because she was so busy, she didn't pay any attention to what Tesla was doing.Tesla was researching the soulium technology shared with Saint Freya, attempting to replace the Skyfather with soulium.Of course, upon learning of Tesla's idea, Einstein's immediate reaction was a simple question mark—a look of...Are you crazy? Although Einstein appeared calm on the surface, she was practically cursing inside.Although, according to information from the previous era, they could manufacture soulium,it was incredibly expensive. Just one gram of soulium alone cost millions of dollars.

A single Titan cost a few hundred million dollars, right?

And the Wodan… it's head was almost as big as a hundred Padrino Titans. Trading it all for soulium… needless to say, the sum would be astronomical.

Even if they were all sold together, they wouldn't even be able to scrape together a fraction of that.If Nancy were still alive, she'd absolutely smite Tesla's ass if she knew of this idea.To prevent Anti-Entropy from being squandered, Einstein decisively gave Tesla another important task."You'd better go investigate the World Serpent!"Tesla was extremely skilled in network engineering. In Schicksal, she even easily breached Schicksal's database... well, even a certain duck had breached it, and even casually dug out Otto's private collection.Would Schicksal's database security be truly inadequate?

Putting aside the utterly shoddy defenses of Schicksal's database, as a top-tier hacker in today's information-based society, Tesla's investigations were virtually unstoppable.Even the World Serpent, lurking almost imperceptibly, was bound to slip up.Having learned from previous video that something was amiss with Heliopolis Life Sciences, Tesla followed that clue and nearly uncovered the shady snake's true colors.However, World Serpent also had a capable individual who kicked Tesla out before she could get away with it for long, retrieving her ripped underwear and leaving her quite livid.She was certain the other party wasn't using legitimate equipment, or perhaps wasn't even human.She wasn't being conceited; Tesla herself was one of the world's top hackers.

Combined with Anti-Entropy's advanced technology, she was practically invincible.And yet, the other party managed to completely stun her in the latter half of the match. If that opponent had been a normal person, Tesla would have run to the next lab and fought that idiot!---Chapter 147: Physical Wounds Can Heal, Emotional Wounds Are Difficult to Heal

Somewhere in Saint Freya, this place was assigned by Theresa to research the technology obtained from the Q&A spaces, preventing headquarters from noticing any anomalies.Raiden Mei was the person in charge.At this moment, she wore glasses and held a gleaming tablet containing a series of human body data.At first, she had been surprised by the astonishing data, but not anymore.She simply waited quietly, her dark eyes fixed on the silver-white, futuristic cylindrical container not far away.This was the NX-189, the most advanced treatment chamber in Schicksal, obtained from the Q&A space.As Fu Hua had described it as the most advanced instrument in the current Era, this treatment chamber's technological sophistication was incredibly high.If it were released to the outside world, even with the data, Mei estimated that secular nations would need fifty or sixty years to even begin to make progress.Thankfully, Saint Freya Academy boasted medical resources comparable to those at the Schicksal Headquarters.With sufficient resources, the assistance provided by Anti-Entropy, and Mei's wisdom, this device was finally completed.Of course, the large-scale mobilization of medical resources inevitably attracted the attention of the Archbishop in Europe.Ever since Anti-Entropy's attack on New Zealand, Otto had focused his attention on combating Anti-Entropy and keeping a close eye on Saint Freya Academy.This sensitivity was somewhat... Saint Freya and Anti-Entropy were having a rough time.Of course, as for the latter... unless a monster like Durandal showed up, the soulium-enhanced Wodan, strengthened by the relentless Tesla, would tell those Valkyries how foolish it was to mess with Anti-Entropy.As for the former... well, that was all thanks to Otto having such a good insider.Thinking of this, Mei couldn't help but smile as she looked at the container.In the deep blue liquid, a figure dressed in a thin white robe curled up with its eyes closed.From the occasional frown on her brow, Mei guessed that her Class Monitor was probably remembering something unpleasant.Mei wasn't someone without patience; she had plenty of it. She stood there, waiting for a long time.After an unknown amount of time, Mei felt her legs ache, a fact she had only just noticed."Beep, beep."The tablet in her hand made a sound. Mei glanced at it, then glanced at the NX-189 treatment chamber.At some point, the figure within had opened her eyes.From the radiant look in Fu Hua's eyes, Mei could tell she was different now—returning to peak form.She expressed her joy. Fu Hua's return to peak form was good news for her personally, for Saint Freya Academy, and for the fight against the Honkai.Of course, the bishop might not agree. Suddenly, a thought struck Mei. Glancing at Fu Hua in the container, she quickly exclaimed, "Don't try to break this thing with brute force like in the video!"Hearing this, Fu Hua, who had originally wanted to try her hand as in the video, instantly dropped her raised hand.

Her heart settled, and watching Fu Hua's eagerness fade, Mei breathed a sigh of relief. But she couldn't help but roll her eyes and spoke sullenly.

"My dear Class Monitor, do you really want to smash this?! This is ours, isn't it?""It's Otto's."To avoid any further mishaps and preserve the research results she'd painstakingly compiled over the past few days, Mei picked up her tablet and navigated through the interface.She'd pulled so many late nights working on this treatment chamber that she had dark circles under her eyes. If something she'd spent so much money on was destroyed, Mei would be furious.Mei moved quickly, tapping a few times before a beeping sound echoed from the tablet in her hand.With it, the slow, throbbing sound within the treatment chamber... The water level slowly dropped.Theoretically, these once-used treatment fluids should be usable again, but considering they probably wouldn't be used in the near future,for hygienic reasons, it would be best to destroy them all.After the treatment fluids were drained, Fu Hua in the treatment chamber fell to the bottom of the instrument.She was about to say something, but suddenly a gust of hot air blew from below and above.The hot air dried Fu Hua's damp clothes and hair."This thing has this function?"A surprised voice echoed from the side. Mei turned her head slightly to see Himeko, who had come from outside. She was quite amazed.Mei shook her head in denial, glanced at the silver treatment chamber, and said frankly."It wasn't there originally. I added this later."When she watched the footage earlier, besides paying attention to the plot, she also noticed some small details.It just so happened that while studying the NX-189 treatment chamber, she remembered it again.Upon discovery... after it was gone, she casually added it."Tsk tsk, Mei, you're becoming more and more professional," Himeko couldn't help but sigh at this.Mei was somewhat dismissive, saying casually."This kind of thing isn't difficult. It's just a slight change in the route and adding a drying module."Mei glanced at Fu Hua, figuring the timing was right, and tapped the unlock option on the tablet again.Instantly, the silver treatment chamber opened peacefully.Hmm... it was a relief that it wasn't treated violently like the other in the video.Himeko glanced at Fu Hua as she emerged from the device and asked out of concern."Fu Hua, how are you feeling?"Fu Hua clenched her fist, feeling the surging power within it.

"It's mostly recovered, but... some things are still broken. I probably won't be able to recover them. The body had fully recovered, even the most serious injury had disappeared.But some things weren't flesh. Restoration of the body couldn't restore it...Five hundred years ago, in the great fire, the unforgettable pain of betrayal by a loved one shattered Fu Hua's Blade Mantra, which she had honed for thousands of years.Thanks to the existence of the Q&A space, through the images, Fu Hua also proactively taught the Edge of Taixuan, her martial arts to the others in Saint Freya.Thus, Mei naturally understood what Fu Hua meant by irreparable.But even as clever as she was, she could only sigh helplessly.—Physical wounds can heal, but mental wounds are hard to heal.The scars left on Fu Hua's body by those people were indeed deeply etched, leaving her with countless regrets.However, compared to the physical pain, being murdered and betrayed by the person closest to her, the one she had raised and treated almost like her own child, was undoubtedly far more painful to the Immortal Phoenix, who had tried to get along with others.Even now, the physical wounds had healed,but when would this deep-seated emotional pain heal?---Chapter 148: She's reckless, she's going all in! Wuhu

"Fire!"The cold, childish words uttered from her lips.A ferocious yet majestic figure, stained blue and radiating a metallic sheen, hovered in the air.

The moment it received the command, its eyes blazed red!It raised its iron claws and, with immense force, slammed the roaring Chariot Honkai Beast into the ground.Then, the densely populated floaters behind it shot out simultaneously, as the shadowy image of gears flashed before Bronya's eyes.The floater beams enveloped the roaring Honkai Beasts in all their forms, destroying them all amidst their roars.But this was not the end.Bronya trembled slightly, the symbol of the Herrscher, its snow-white pleats swaying slightly.She stared expressionlessly ahead.There, one after another, larger and more powerful Honkai Beasts emerged.Ganesha, Ashwagandhi, Parvati, Vishnu, Rajel, Remiel, Soma...Scanning each of these massive figures, Bronya's mind conjured images of corresponding information.These behemoths were all Emperor-class Honkai Beasts that had once appeared and wreaked havoc on the land, ultimately slain and collected by Schicksal.And at this moment, they all appeared on this battlefield.Bronya's gaze shifted, landing on a figure not far away.Though her expression remained impassive, she still felt a touch of helplessness. "Idiot Kiana, are you crazy?"This was Saint Freya's virtual training ground, the [Memorial Arena].Because the outside world wasn't suitable for them to practice and unleash their powers, and there were few suitable opponents, Theresa had thrown them into this Memorial Arena for training.Bronya wasn't afraid of the massive Honkai Beast wave; after all, she had already slain one wave.But...These before her were all Emperor-level Honkai Beasts!If you asked her to kill something weak, even a Honkai Emperor, Bronya wouldn't blink an eye.But Emperor-class Honkai Beasts—You have to know that within the Honkai Beast grading system, the simplest tiers are just two: Upper-level Honkai Beasts and Lower-level Honkai Beasts.The Lower-level, with the Honkai Emperor as the highest-evolved Honkai Beast, is the upper limit.The Upper-level, of course, refers to the Emperor and Judgment-level classes.Once a Honkai Beast surpasses this level, the difference between them is as vast as the difference between heaven and earth!Kiana looked at the ferocious Emperor-level Honkai Beasts recorded in the Schicksal Database without a trace of fear.At this moment, she was Void Drifter, with no way back and no way forward.Thus, she was fearless as she moved forward into the future.Let alone a swarm of Emperor-class Honkai Beasts ahead, even a swarm of Judgment-class Beasts would be something she could attack without fear.As for Bronya's words, she simply raised her hand slightly, glanced sideways, and said with a hint of provocation.

"What? Are you scared?""Our power isn't complete," Bronya said helplessly.She hadn't yet reached the stage of inheriting the true power of the Herrscher of Reason. Her current form was merely maintained by the headdress she obtained from the Q&A space.Kiana was in much the same boat.In their current state, killing one Honkai Beast was fine.But killing a whole group of Emperor-class Honkai Beasts... did they really think the Emperor-class Honkai Beasts were made of clay?!"How can we know if we don't try? Nothing's going to go wrong here, and I still have plenty of Honkai energy!"Kiana ignored Bronya's words, glaring at the Emperor-class Honkai Beasts with a look of eagerness.Bronya's face darkened at this, and she felt like cursing.You have plenty of Honkai energy, but I'm almost done, okay?A complete Herrscher Core connects to the Imaginary Space, making the possibility of running out of Honkai energy virtually impossible.But she's only relying on the headdress to transform into a Herrscher. The Honkai energy consumed by using Herrscher power is entirely her responsibility.If it weren't for the incredible skill, Edge of Taixuan, that she obtained from the Class Monitor, which harnesses the surrounding Honkai energy, with Bronya's small frame, even a Herrscher transformation and a few shots would likely drain all her Honkai energy.And Kiana... although she also relied on accessories to achieve a semi-Herrscher transformation like Valkyrie Ranger, her half-baked skills were useless.

The Herrscher's consumption of Honkai energy is incomparable to that of the Herrscher of Reason, who creates something from nothing.Furthermore, Kiana actually possessed a latent Herrscher Core within her body.To prevent the Herrscher of the Void from awakening, she couldn't use that core to harness its power.But somehow, Kiana had cunningly learned to steal Honkai energy from the Herrscher Core and use it to power her hair accessories.This maneuver not only squeezed the Herrscher of the Void and delayed its awakening, but also prevented her from becoming the awkward Herrscher of the Void, like Bronya, whose Honkai energy was 50-50.Bronya remained expressionless upon learning this, but she was deeply envious.She also wanted a power bank like this.If she had one, even without inheriting the Herrscher of Reason's Core, Bronya could still become a less powerful Herrscher of Reason.This battle with its vastly disparate numbers quickly ended.Bronya had no choice but to follow. She was completely drained, collapsing to the side with a helpless expression, "I'm a worthless fish, don't bother with me!"And Kiana... despite her unlimited Honkai energy, without Bronya's powerful support, relying solely on her limited attack power... seemed barely capable of breaking through defenses. With only the subspace lance, Kiana's damage was like scraping against the tough-skinned Honkai Beasts.In this situation, the Emperor-class Honkai Beasts naturally achieved victory at the cost of a Ganesha.--Today's hardworking pig was still taking the beating.Kiana and Bronya noticed something was amiss and dragged Theresa out with a scowl.Because she had nothing else to do, she had been reading a Homu manga nearby and hadn't paid attention to the battlefield.Then, by chance, she was overwhelmed by the sight of so many Emperor-class Honkai Beasts.With her hands on her hips, the Homunculus manga slung behind her back, she angrily declared:"I gave you permission to adjust the enemy, and this is how you do it? Are you kidding!?"A bunch of Emperor-level Honkai Beasts, you really know how to choose!"At this moment, Theresa finally looked like a parent with a mischievous child.Bronya's expression was impassive, her gaze flicking towards Kiana....This matter had nothing to do with her.If that foolish Kiana hadn't foolishly charged forward, she would have even considered escaping.After being repeatedly disciplined by the Emperor-level Honkai Beasts, Kiana now realized she had been a bit reckless. Listening to Theresa's scolding, she lowered her head like a child who had made a mistake, remaining silent.Bronya remained impassive.Kiana simply lowered her head.Theresa kept talking, but when she received no response, she seemed to feel a bit bored and gave up the idea of lecturing.She coughed twice, bringing new news."Ahem, regarding The Deep, it seems Anti-Entropy is almost ready."---Chapter 149: The Herrscher is truly capricious.

To prevent the Overseer from noticing anything unusual, Theresa, the school principal, and Himeko, a key member, naturally couldn't leave.Similarly, as Otto's most important experimental subject in Project Sirin, Kiana couldn't easily leave St. Freya's Academy.Originally, Fu Hua couldn't leave either; after all, she was still officially an Otto spy, and leaving would likely draw his attention.However, considering the presence of the dangerous World Serpent Lord within the Sea of Quanta, for Bronya's safety, St. Freya chose to include Fu Hua, who was already considered the strongest, in the group entering the Sea of Quanta.As for Otto's attention, Fu Hua's Fenghuang Down, combined with the gadgets Mei had developed recently, they should be able to more or less avoid it.Of course, what would they do if they were discovered?

Theresa said that if her grandfather discovered this and was ready to take action, she would be ready to turn hostile.Schicksal Headquarters' foundation was indeed very strong.But for now...The team's lineup...Immortal Phoenix, Fu Hua, who had almost recovered most of her strength.Bronya Zaychik, the Ural Silver Wolf, who wielded some of the powers of the Herrscher of Reason.Kiana Kaslana, who wielded some of the powers of the Herrscher of the Void and, thanks to her own power bank, was effectively a Small Herrscher of the Void.And Mei Raiden, who wielded the powers of the Herrscher of Thunder and possessed the Gem of Conquest.Because she didn't have the same conflict with the Herrscher of the Void as Kiana did, and she hadn't experienced the necessary things, as a result, her other Herrscher persona has yet to take shape.Thanks to her high intelligence and the partial power granted by her glasses, Mei has already mastered the power of the third Herrscher.But... for some reason, the lightning unleashed by the Conquest Gem is purple.Its destructive power and various stats are significantly inferior to Mei's original Red Lightning.If the Conquest Gem's power weren't intact, Mei would have considered shielding it and drawing on Honkai energy to supply her Red Lightning.But these attempts are meaningless. Mei now has little room to maneuver.Rather than her formidable combat prowess, St. Freya Academy seems to need her exceptional intelligence and scientific research more than her superior combat prowess.Himeko's combat prowess seemed to be something to consider. With the ICHOR and the Tenth Divine Key, the Xuanyuan Sword, her combat power soared with Water's Edge's help.Combined with her previous battle experience, Himeko has undoubtedly reached the level of an S-rank Valkyrie at headquarters.Once the ICHOR Factor is fully activated, Himeko will rank among the best S-rank Valkyries of all time. Well, even a duel with a dragon-like power like Durandal is possible.A 50-50 Herrscher, a Herrscher with infinite mana, a nearly complete previous era MANTIS, a MANTIS of S-rank Valkyrie proportions, and Theresa herself, a retired S-rank Valkyrie...At times like these, one cannot help but sigh. This tiny St. Freya Academy is surprisingly full of hidden talents.Even without considering Anti-Entropy, St. Freya's high-end combat power is significantly superior to that of the headquarters.If we consider Anti-Entropy as well, the situation becomes even more formidable.According to Einstein, Wendy has initially mastered the power of the Gem of Desire.Although still somewhat unstable, she is undoubtedly capable of unleashing the combat power of an S-rank Valkyrie.With the added bonus of the Wind Scroll, Wendy is no match for Durandal even if she escapes.Although Wodan's size prevents it from matching that of an S-rank Valkyrie, it's destructive power undoubtedly far exceeds that of a normal S-rank Valkyrie.

After being strengthened by Tesla, Einstein took one look, feeling both heartbroken for the financial situation and also giving... evaluation of a [War Machine].This key part is coated in Soulium. Even though it's still a large target, its resistance is enough to make most enemies paralyzed.And that First Herrscher, Anti-Entropy leader Welt...In short, the current situation is that the combined strength of St. Freya and Anti-Entropy's top brass is far superior to that of Schicksal.If it weren't for the significant disparity in strength between the mid- and lower-level brass, Theresa might have considered a direct confrontation.To get back to the point, Theresa's cover-up is essentially just a casual facade.It's best if you don't discover it, but I'm not afraid even if you discover it.—After they prepared, the team, led by Fu Hua, Bronya, and Mei, quietly disappeared. They arrived at the Anti-Entropy base closest to The Deep with a whisper of a voice, a journey that took several days.

Mei could have skipped the trip, as she was currently busy with a multitude of tasks and research, but since she needed to hand over some information to Anti-Entropy, she came along.Upon meeting them, Einstein, still with the familiar face and attire, glanced at the three people and smiled slightly."It seems you're all prepared."She led the three into the base, explaining the various parts of it.Then they stopped at a spacious area.In front of them was a strange device, resembling a fishing rod, seemingly unrefined in design. Its signature bright red... the color scheme is clearly a Tesla masterpiece.Below the device is a box, the same one that was in the Q&A space."The progress in the quantum field isn't exactly groundbreaking, but it's certainly yielding quite a few results."With a satisfied smile, Einstein handed the items she'd already prepared to Fu Hua and Bronya.Mei didn't need them. Although she was with the team, her main purpose was to communicate and act as a kind of guardian."This is..." Bronya, holding the object Einstein tossed over, was puzzled when she realized it looked like a bracelet."That's a concealing device."A voice sounded from the side. Looking over, she saw Tesla, dressed in white overalls, approaching, a green figure beside her. Bronya was no stranger to this figure."Sister Bronya!" Wendy, dressed in a green outfit and now able to stand after completing control of the Gem of Desire, trotted over with a look of joy on her face."Wendy!" Bronya was also quite happy. It had been so long since she'd seen Wendy. Although they'd chatted online, in person was always different.Seeing the two chatting together, Einstein gave Mei a look."Ahem, let's wait for a while before we finish our conversation." Mei coughed twice, understanding the hint, and spoke to calm the two, who seemed quite agitated.Bronya and Wendy weren't the type to ignore the seriousness of the situation, so they quieted down.Einstein nodded, then followed up Tesla's remarks with a few words."In the previous footage, although confined within the Sea of Quanta, Mr. Serpent appears to still have the ability to spy and interfere."She explained the function of the product, but left some wiggle room at the end, saying nonchalantly.

"That bracelet is a result of our recent advances in quantum research. It can conceal our existence, preventing the Serpent from detecting us. Of course... this function hasn't been proven, it's only theoretically possible. That's all.""Besides the cloaking power whose effectiveness is uncertain, the bracelet also has various other uses, such as allowing you to stay in touch with us and solidifying your quantization. Beyond the most important ones, you can explore the others on your own."Several people nodded.Bronya, the only one, stared blankly at Einstein.For her, there were more pressing concerns.Of course, Einstein knew what Bronya wanted.Looking at Mei who looked exceptionally intelligent, wearing glasses and comfortable casual clothing, she asked."Dr. Mei, I assume you've already taken care of this, right?"Because she was a bit busy, Bronya passed on Mei's request."Yes." Mei nodded slightly, then pulled a small Rubik's Cube from her pocket.Tesla knew what they were talking about, and she had great faith in Mei's abilities. But upon seeing the shrunken Rubik's Cube, she raised a brow and said, somewhat speechlessly:"A Rubik's Cube-shaped quantum fixer? Is there really no problem with this?"Mei tossed the strange, futuristic Rubik's Cube in her hand and spoke, "There's no rule that something like this can't be a Rubik's Cube, right?"Tesla was naturally speechless, but after glancing at the cube, she still muttered with some concern."...No, but a Rubik's Cube... with this shape, the internal structure would be much more complicated than a normal one."Mechanical devices like these generally tend to be more stable the simpler their structure.A square is fine, but the thing in Mei's hand, with its vertical lines and grooves, is clearly a standard Rubik's Cube.Using a rotating Rubik's Cube as a device... the thought of something like that made Tesla feel overwhelmed."It might be less stable, but I've sacrificed some stability by replacing it with something else, which should definitely make up for it."Mei didn't deny Tesla's opinion. She looked at Bronya and said, "Bronya, you should have brought everything I asked you to bring, right?"Bronya was stunned for a moment, then nodded. She took her belongings from her small bag.Seele's pen, the notebook, Seele's hairpin, and... the Intertwined Fate.Mei nodded, then slightly lifted the Rubik's Cube, twisted it a few times, and brought it close to the hairpin and notebook.As they approached, a series of flashes of light shone through the cracks in the Rubik's Cube.Then, a blurry light dispersed from the cracks in a certain direction."Guidance?" Einstein instantly understood what this meant."Hmm.""Although the previous video revealed Seele's sister's location, that was in the future. Mr. Welt isn't guarding the Sea of Quanta right now."Mei sighed and spoke calmly. 

"Without the guidance of Joachim, left by Mr. Welt, how could Bronya have...?"

"Can you find Seele?"Einstein was impressed. "You've really thought this through."She'd been so busy lately that she hadn't considered this time change.If Mei hadn't taken this into account, Bronya and the others would have just followed the predetermined trajectory and crashed into it. While they might not have suffered head-on damage, they would have definitely been disoriented in the vast Sea of Quanta.Admiration was in her eyes, but even someone as brilliant as Einstein was puzzled by the object in Bronya's hand."That thing... what are you planning to do with it?"From what she'd heard from Bronya, it seemed to be from another world, but it seemed completely useless in this one....wait. This world...Einstein suddenly understood something and looked at the Intertwined Fate in Bronya's hand.Mei's lips curled up. She didn't need to explain this.Although, judging by the information in the attribute table, in their world, this Intertwined Fate seems to be just a beautiful symbol, but the Sea of Quanta is different.Based on the information Anti-Entropy shared with her, and what was revealed in a previous question, this thing is definitely extremely special."I borrowed this from Bronya to study it previously. It contains a somewhat different kind of energy. I haven't found any results yet, but regarding its essence...""After thoroughly understanding it, I discovered it is a natural 'Pathway'."Mei's pretty face wore an unconcealable smile."Using the corrosive properties of Honkai energy, I attempted to improve this object's original structure.""The result is that it has become the foundation of a 'path'."The reason Seele can't return to the real world, besides her quantization, is that she no longer has any connection to reality besides Bronya.This Intertwined Fate is a blank connection point. Once injected into Seele's body, it will help Seele establish and stabilize her path with reality and Bronya.Hmph, if this were a game...It would be using Intertwined Fate to summon Seele. ...Hmm, why does this feel so strange?Einstein was speechless.She had originally only asked Mei to build a quantum fixer.But she did this...Mei's operation had turned the fixation process that is once the primary component into a secondary one, and she'd also added a bunch of other useful functions.And then you used items that could be used to alter other worlds...The Herrscher was truly capricious.Einstein looked away, feeling deeply weary. Faced with Tesla, and after so many years of working together, she instantly understood how she felt.Bronya was also a little confused.Even though she was considered highly intelligent, the amount of information contained in Mei's conversation was quite overwhelming.Hadn't you seen how both Tesla and Einstein, both of whom were equally capable, had become withdrawn?

However, Bronya's general understanding of what she said was this.With this thing, you can easily find Seele and get Seele.Now that she had a simple understanding, it was much easier.Bronya's face remained expressionless, her thoughts swirling but unable to articulate anything else.She could only say, in a simple yet sincere tone, "Thank you, Mei-nee!"----Chapter 150:  Even I’d Be Jealous.

Besides Bronya and Fu Hua, Anti-Entropy also sent two personnel into the Sea of Quanta this time.Welt and... Wendy.Bronya had no objection to the former’s arrangement; on the contrary, she felt reassured. After all, Welt had always left a good impression on her; he was reliable and reassuring.But... the latter made Bronya a little uneasy. She raised her eyebrows.

“Wendy’s going too?!”The Sea of Quanta was simply a dangerous place. She had gone in to save Seele.But she absolutely didn’t want Wendy, whom she considered another sister, to follow her into that dangerous place.Although her mind was simple, Wendy was also quite clever. Noticing Bronya’s worry, she placed her hands on her hips and pouted slightly in dissatisfaction.“Don’t underestimate me, Sister Bronya. I’m already capable of... I’m now strong enough to harness the power of the Desire Gem.With me now, even against Bronya-neesan, I wouldn’t lose!”Her words revealed something about herself.During the New Zealand hijacking incident, using the power of the Herrscher of Reason, Bronya had demonstrated immense strength.However, she had already begun to gain initial control of the Desire Gem... and had integrated it into the Wind Scroll.Under these circumstances, simply saying she wouldn’t lose, not anything else, was simply a way of saving Bronya’s face.Coming up with another excuse, Wendy grinned.“Besides, I’m also looking forward to seeing what Seele is like.”When chatting online, Bronya often mentioned Seele.Sometimes, she’d even say she looked a lot like her.Over time, Wendy naturally became interested in the girl Bronya mentioned. Seele, who was very similar to her, became very interesting.Of course, there were many other reasons for her to go along this time.Because she had only just begun to master the power of wind, she needed a high-intensity battle to familiarize herself further with mastery of the power and combat.Einstein could have arranged for other assistance in this regard, but after learning that the Quantum World was a very dangerous place, she was very worried about Bronya going into that kind of thing.So, worried about Bronya’s safety, she wanted to protect her.This was probably a big reason why Wendy came along.Bronya was naturally unaware of this.Since she already had so many reasons for Wendy’s coming along, she naturally had no objections.After nearly a day of resupply at the Anti-Entropy base...The next morning...Fu Hua, Bronya, and Wendy... The team, led by Einstein and her logistics team, headed to The Deep, home to the Eye of the Deep, a super-large quantum instrument. Welt, the fourth member of the exploration team, had already arrived there. He explained that he was going into the Sea of Quanta to scout out the area for those who would come later.The Deep, where the Eye of the Deep is located, is, as its name suggests, an underwater city. Lying at the window of the diving instrument, Wendy gazed at the vast complex of buildings shrouded in bubbles, her eyes twinkling with stars.“How magnificent, Sister Bronya!”The wind yearns for freedom, and so did Wendy.However, as the Herrscher of Wind, Wendy’s first half of life was anything but free. As a Valkyrie of Schicksal, her gaze was fixed solely on the warm academy.Upon being transferred to New Zealand, Wendy’s memories were enriched. A pastoral feeling.But before she could witness more of the scenery with her own eyes...That experiment destroyed everything, imprisoning her in a cold laboratory and sanatorium.Fortunately, she met her sister Bronya and the veterans of Anti-Entropy.Thanks to their help, Wendy was able to break free from her shackles and achieve the freedom she longed for.“Yes, it’s truly beautiful.” Gazing at the underwater scene, Bronya marveled at it but also felt a sense of melancholy.It wasn’t her first time seeing the underwater landscape.However, the last time she saw it was the darkest day of Bronya’s life...Recalling her promise to see the sea together with Seele, Bronya sighed.

"If only Seele could see this too.”Wendy’s cheeks puffed out, a hint of displeasure.Seele on her left, Seele on her right...Even she would feel jealous.Even so, Wendy, who shared Seele’s qualities, didn’t show much of it. Instead, she smiled and softly soothed, "Aren’t we going to rescue Seele? After that, I’m sure Seele will be able to see this too.”With a rumble, the submarine arrived at the Deep.Bronya and the others also set foot on this forgotten land with a history stretching back tens of thousands of years.This area had special water-proofing, allowing them to stay within even without diving gear.The lively Wendy curiously bumped into things left and right.Up ahead, Einstein, the guide, led the group to the heart of the ocean, where The Deep was located.The road wasn’t long, but the signs of fragmentation and erosion by time were everywhere.Sigh. Time is merciless, yet everyone had arrived at the target of this operation: the ultra-large quantum bridge facility, The Deep.Einstein had already found a way to open The Deep after exploring the ruins and documents there.After taking certain steps...The long-forgotten Eye of the Deep blossomed into its former glory.“Bronya and the others are in your care, Class Monitor.”These were the last words Fu Hua heard Mei say before she stepped through the door.Accompanied by a radiant light, the three-person team of Bronya, Fu Hua, and Wendy passed through the corridor of the Sea of Quanta and successfully entered the mysterious realm.After their departure...The only ones left were Einstein and Mei, who were observing for any signs.They would meet Bronya and the others once they entered the Sea of Quanta.But... waiting.Mei suddenly asked. “Dr. Einstein, have you invited any guests here?”“Of course not.”This left Einstein somewhat baffled.The Deep was undoubtedly a highly confidential item. Even among the Anti-Entropy leadership, only the deceased Cocolia, herself, Dr. Tesla, and the Alliance Leader knew about it.Cocolia was already dead, and Dr. Tesla had matters to attend to at the base and couldn’t possibly come. The Alliance Leader had already entered the Sea of Quanta.How could anyone else possibly come, let alone a so-called guest?After receiving her answer, Mei adjusted her glasses and sighed.“Is that so...”Helplessly, a flash of red lightning passed through her hair. She spoke regretfully.“Then it seems that those who came weren’t guests...”