HLS 121-130 (Patreon)

Chapter 121: Mobius's Pride, Aponia's First MeetingEntering battlefield mode, with the help of the strongest support, the Judgment-class Honkai Beast Tlaloc was finally driven back into the Sea of Quanta.

While it was easy in the game, everyone in the livestream knew that encountering such a Honkai Beast in real life would involve unimaginable combat, far from the easy pace of the plot.Mobius, in particular, felt a surge of urgency upon seeing Tlaloc appear."Project MANTIS needs accelerating after all."Thinking of this, Mobius's green eyes flashed with a dangerous light.Then, she returned her gaze to the livestream.Bronya watched Tlaloc retreat into the Sea of Quanta, about to burst into joy, when she noticed that the entrance to the Sea of Quanta was shrinking as it retreated.The monster's struggles shattered the platform beneath their feet. The shattering rubble scattered everyone. At that moment, time froze for Bronya.She understood. Now, she was the only one who could take action.Comprehension told her to quickly ensure her own safety, reunite with her companions, and then discuss countermeasures. The Eye of the Abyss could shut down at any moment, and no one except Einstein knew how to reactivate it.It wouldn't be long before Schicksal, drawn by the commotion, would surround the ruins."By that time, will there really be any chance of reclaiming the Gem of Desire?""What should I do?""Without the Dean's guidance, without the Doctor's advice."Many thoughts raced through Bronya's mind, but as she watched the shrinking hole, she knew she had to make her own decision.Then, Bronya gave Rosalia a reassuring look and leaped into the chaotic abyss.Bronya's consciousness went black, and her body seemed to be constantly reassembling.

When she finally opened her eyes, she saw a little boy standing before her, his hand extended, gazing at her with a smile on his face. After introducing himself to the boy, Bronya learned his name was Joachim, the guardian of the maze.

Seeing the emptiness within Bronya, Joachim decided to test her, leading her into a bubble world, hoping she would reveal her answer.In reality, Tesla, upon seeing the boy, instinctively shouted, "Welt!"Einstein, who was holding her arm, was also stunned by Tesla's words, her eyes darkening.She had always felt guilty about the experiment.Not just towards Welt, but even more so towards Tesla.As Tesla's longtime friend, she knew Tesla's feelings for Welt, or rather, Welt's feelings for Tesla.She sighed softly.However, Tesla didn't notice the change in her expression; her eyes remained fixed on the young man.In this world, Bronya was a Valkyrie of St. Freya Academy, and her mother was also a teacher there.She highly agreed with Theresa's theory, but history was completely different from reality. To find the answer, Bronya, following Joachim's suggestion, joined Cocolia's mission team. During the meeting, she met Seele, one of the team members.

The moment she reunited with Seele, Bronya in reality couldn't contain her excitement and abruptly stood up.At this moment, she gradually began to form an idea, a plan.The story in the livestream continued. After the last team member, Fu Hua, explained the mission (to recapture vital supplies from headquarters stolen by the intelligence dealer Silver Fox), the team split up. Cocolia led Himeko and Fu Hua to deal with Silver Fox, while Bronya and Seele investigated the location of the missing supplies.Under Seele's conscious and unconscious guidance, Bronya, along with Cocolia, who had already dealt with Silver Fox, arrived at the warehouse where Silver Fox had hidden the supplies and rescued Joachim.Afterwards, Cocolia and the other two distracted the pursuers from this world's Anti-Entropy, while Bronya and Seele led Joachim to the evacuation point. During this time, she reunited with Seele, who also came from reality.After a brief moment of tenderness, Seele recounted her experiences in the Sea of Quanta to Bronya (the snake part was omitted).Following Seele's experience, Bronya refused to surrender Joachim to Schicksal during the test by Cocolia and the others, choosing instead to let him decide their own fate, successfully unlocking the first world.

After returning to the labyrinth, Joachim introduced himself as Welt's alter-ego and told Bronya that the blue diary he had returned with her was the bond between her and Seele."Cat Cat": So it seems Seele and Bronya have a deep bond, perhaps even beyond friendship.""Driving License Revoked": No, it's just that Bronya and Seele have a good relationship. Bronya also has close relationships with all the children in the orphanage.""I Don't Want to Take the Exam": Really? I don't seem to believe it.""Dr. Lobster Head": Looking at Cocolia in this world, I really hope she can join St. Freya's Academy and become a teacher, teaching the children in the orphanage or the children who have come to St. Freya's Academy from around the world.""Drunken Warrior": Indeed, Cocolia's love for children is undeniable. It's a pity this is just another world. I don't know if it's true or not.""World's Cutest": If it's true, that would be wonderful.""Cook": I still don't know what Cocolia and Gray Serpent are planning."Meanwhile, as Yuexi was livestreaming Bronya's first storyline, Mobius and Elysia arrived at Aponia's sanatorium.Standing in front of the sanatorium, Elysia's ever-smiling face froze for a moment. She wrinkled her nose and said to Mobius beside her. "Doctor, I sense two unusual auras in this sanatorium. One in particular feels incredibly familiar. I just can't remember who it is."Listening to Elysia's words, Mobius raised her eyebrows.

Seeing the serious expression on her face, she then turned her gaze to the entrance of the sanatorium.Through the crack in the door, she could see the sanatorium's medium-sized lawn, filled with the laughter of many children.However, Mobius also noticed the purple streaks that appeared when these children waved their arms.Seeing this, Mobius's expression grew more serious. Elysia, beside her, followed her gaze, also observing the children and their abnormalities.Then, the two exchanged glances, each seeing shock in the other's eyes."Honkai Disease Receptors?"Mobius nodded, then looked at the children and replied calmly."Most of them are."At her words, Elysia looked at the children with a complex and compassionate gaze. As the captain of Fire Moth's second squad, she struggled internally over whether to report this discovery to Fire Moth headquarters.Because those with Honkai Disease were too important and dangerous."Honkai Disease" was a disease that accompanied the emergence of the Honkai, a disease that even the medically advanced civilizations of the past could not overcome.In their world, where technology and medicine were highly advanced, before the first case of Honkai Disease appeared, people proudly proclaimed they had conquered all diseases.Until the birth of the Honkai, and the first case of Honkai Disease.Humanity, despite mobilizing all available technology and knowledge, was unable to resolve this condition.This condition has three stages.In the initial stage, tiny purple spots appear in the whites of the patient's eyes. Lines on the skin, or on the arms, while seemingly unaffected, the Honkai energy silently erodes the entire body.The second, middle stage, sees purple lines covering the entire body and excruciating pain at night, rendering the patient's life worse than death.The third, late stage, sees the patient's entire body virtually eroded by Honkai energy, with various surface changes occurring. These changes can lead to death or madness.They can even become zombies.This isn't the most terrifying aspect of the disease; the most terrifying is that in the middle and late stages, it triggers a Honkai energy explosion, which can trigger small-scale Honkai beast and zombie riots.The deeper the patient's condition, the more powerful the Honkai energy explosion.Therefore, Fire Moth has yet to find a cure for this type of Honkai energy sufferer. Before, the policy of exterminating all upon discovery was in place.This was the source of Elysia's dilemma.Most of these children were in the early stages of the disease, but that didn't change the fact that they were infected with Honkai Disease. That was the system established by Fire Moth.But Elysia couldn't bear it.Because most of them were children!Mobius also sensed Elysia's conflict and was not surprised. If Elysia wasn't conflicted, she felt she wouldn't be Elysia.A woman like Elysia wouldn't be capable of this kind of thing.Of course, she didn't have any special feelings towards these children.It wasn't just sympathy for the children, but the markings on their bodies told her that it would take a long time to reach the middle stage from the early stage. And Mobius was confident that during this time, she could develop a cure for Honkai Disease.Nothing else, simply because she's Mobius.Not to mention, there's a mysterious livestreaming system.Of course, if there were another reason for her not caring, it would be that she's a scientist. Why would she care about this?Thank you, that's not my responsibility.Mobius reached out and tugged at Elysia's clothes, then walked straight into the sanatorium.Elysia looked at Mobius in the background, her eyes narrowed in a smile, her face once again blooming. With brisk steps, she followed Mobius.The two's entrance went unnoticed by the children playing.The half-grown children gathered under the tree, sharing their joyful moments in their purest voices."Everyone, look, look! This is Sister Nia. She gave me a new toy. Hehe, it's beautiful!"The young boy raised his toy deer as if it were a treasure and said to his companions with great joy. Just as he finished speaking, a girl's voice, as clear as a yellow oriole, rang out."I have one too, I have one too."A small, cutely coiffed girl also raised her doll and said with immense joy."Sister Nia, you gave me one too, hahahahaha."Then, the other children also picked up their toys and said to their friends.A heartfelt joy and happiness filled the entire sanatorium, adding a touch of cheerfulness to the air.Elysia narrowed her crescent eyes, looking at the children, and sighed from the bottom of her heart."These children are so cute~""Aren't they, Doctor Mobius~"Mobius subconsciously turned her gaze away from the children as she spoke, the smile on her lips quickly fading. She pretended not to notice, staring intently ahead, and said calmly."I can't stand this noise while I'm doing my experiments."Seeing Mobius's words, Elysia shrugged, hands at her waist, and followed her, smiling broadly."But I saw the doctor smile~"Mobius still didn't look at Elysia, staring ahead and saying calmly."You're seeing things."Elysia shook her head at this, her expression unchanged as she said playfully:"I did take a picture, Dr. Mobius~""Would you like to see it?"At Elysia's words, Mobius froze.

Just as she was about to say something, an ethereal, sacred voice echoed in their ears."You are... the light that fell from the sky."---Chapter 122: Aponia's Panic, Father Otto!An ethereal, holy voice reached the ears of Elysia and Mobius.

Elysia's heart trembled slightly at the words, especially the phrase "You are a starlight fallen from the sky," but she quickly recovered.Turning around, she saw a woman with flaxen hair, dressed in a nun's garb, and an incredibly tall figure slowly approaching her.Her expression was peaceful and calm, as calm as water, revealing an inner and outer aura of holiness.However, beneath her blue eyes lay a deep, dark curl. They weren't the gentle and holy look Elysia had imagined. Instead, they held a constant sadness, even a hint of decadence and confusion.Such a gaze would have been highly incongruous on a nun, but it felt surprisingly harmonious on the person before her.Elysia's trembling returned to normal the moment she saw Aponia clearly.

Just as she was about to say something to Aponia, the children playing in the grass all stopped and quickly rushed toward her. Soon, they completely surrounded her.Every face was filled with joy and happiness, and they spoke to Aponia in various ways, sharing the joyful events of their day.The scene was peaceful and happy.Aponia responded to the children's words with a smile and patience.One of the little boys stretched out his hands and shouted happily to Aponia."Sister Nia, look! I found something!"Aponia heard his words and looked at the little boy's hands. Following Aponia's gaze, the little boy also opened his palms, and a beautiful butterfly fluttered in them, a truly beautiful sight.Aponia lowered her eyes, a smile on her lips, and gently praised him."What a beautiful butterfly. Just like it, you too will surely get better soon."Aponia followed the boy's hands, looking at the faint purple lines on his arms.The boy listened to Aponia's words, released the butterfly, then looked up and nodded with a smile."Yes, yes!"Aponia reached out her hand, touched the children's heads, and told them to go play.Then, turning back to Elysia and Mobius, she bowed her head slightly and apologized."I'm sorry, guests from afar. Please forgive me for not entertaining you."When Elysia and Mobius heard Aponia's words, especially the word "please," a strange thought arose in their hearts.It was to forgive her, obey her, and submit to her.Thankfully, Elysia and Mobius were not ordinary people. Their willpower was unmatched, and they quickly realized that their thoughts were amiss.

They glanced at each other, each realizing that something was off with the nun before them.Elysia stepped forward, standing in front of Aponia. She shook her head and said with a smile."No, no, we've entered without permission. We're wrong.Beautiful lady, may I ask if you are the director of this sanatorium?"As she spoke, she moved closer to Aponia, naturally taking her hand, which was resting on her belly, and inquiring with sincere curiosity. As for how she knew Aponia was the director, it was because Pardofelis had mentioned it.The director of the sanatorium was a gentle nun.Even Aponia whose hand was grasped by Elysia was momentarily taken aback. She looked at the girl so close, her beautiful face and charming smile.Especially the movement of Elysia's hand and the approaching face made Aponia feel quite uncomfortable.This was the first time in her life that someone had been so close to her. She instinctively drew her head back and spoke slowly but anxiously."Miss. Please don't get so close."Unfortunately, Aponia's natural abilities worked fine on ordinary people, but for a battle-hardened warrior like Elysia, her ability to induce obedience was somewhat diminished.Thankfully, a slender arm grasped Elysia's clothes and pulled her away from Aponia.Mobius stepped forward and spoke speechlessly to Elysia."Elysia!"She then rolled her eyes at Elysia before turning her gaze to Aponia.Aponia distanced herself from Elysia, giving Mobius a grateful look. Then, returning her gaze to the two of them, she nodded and replied softly."Yes, I'm the director of this sanatorium. My name is Aponia."Elysia, upon hearing Aponia's introduction, beamed with joy."Hello, Aponia. My name is Elysia. As you can see, I'm a very lovely girl.And this is Doctor Mobius, also a beautiful girl~"Listening to Elysia's introduction, Aponia felt a surge of joy. Though she didn't know the reason, she knew it was the pink-haired girl before her.However, her attention was focused on Mobius."Doctor? Excuse me, is this lady a doctor?"Aponia was a little confused.Mobius, noticing Aponia's confusion, ignored Elysia's embarrassing introduction and added:"Yes, I'm a PhD in biology affiliated with the Fire Moth Research Department.""And this is a captain of the Fire Moth's second team."After saying this, Mobius gazed at Aponia with a meaningful look, eager to see how Aponia would react to her words.When Aponia heard Mobius's words, especially the words "Fire Moth," a flicker of panic flashed in her lowered blue eyes.

Though it faded quickly, Mobius still noticed.Aponia suppressed her panic and asked without changing her expression:"So you're a big shot from the Fire Moth. Excuse me, what brings you to the sanatorium?"After hearing Aponia's words, Elysia, eager to finish her conversation, was already itching to speak first, but Mobius glared at her fiercely.At that glare, Elysia seemed to understand what she was up to.

Just as she was about to say something, Mobius approached Aponia, gazed into the nun's deep, sorrowful eyes, and spoke slowly:"Miss Aponia, do you know what these children's illnesses signify?"

Mobius narrowed her eyes as she spoke, then returned her gaze to the playful children.When Aponia heard these words, even though she had already prepared for the worst when she heard the words "Fire Moth," her heart suddenly stopped at Mobius's blunt words.After a long silence, Aponia finally sighed deeply, turned her gaze toward the children, and spoke slowly."Ms. Mobius, I know."While Elysia and Mobius were having their historic meeting with Aponia, Xiyue had also cleared the first world.Stretching lazily.These plot points were truly too long and detailed. If you read it as a novel, it's fine. But as a game, it's truly boring.Thankfully, after Seele's storyline, the main storyline undergoes a major overhaul.There's no such complex dialogue; the focus is on the visual experience.After sending the bones and looking at the settlement screen, Xiyue's thoughts wandered for a moment.

If Bronya knew about the trials of the three worlds in advance, would she have been able to easily complete them when she tried to complete them?Xiyue was also curious about the unknown changes, but she was even more curious about the trials of the second world.Thinking about the role Otto would play in the second world, she felt an inexplicable surge of excitement. She knew that, except for Dudu and Theresa, the audience currently had no favorable impression of Otto.With this impression in mind, what kind of reaction would this different Otto elicit?It was truly exciting.While Xiyue was lost in thought, the discussion in the comment section was also heated."Cat Cat: Play now, play now! I want to see Bronya and Seele reunited. Just looking at them makes me so sweet.""I Don't Want to Take the Exam: I want to see the second test. Hurry up! Cocolia has become a good person in the first world, so there's no way Otto will become a good person in the second world, right?""Want to Buy an Island: Very likely. Didn't that kid say that? Reality is flipped upside down.""Dudu: Does that mean Otto will change his appearance? I'm kind of looking forward to it."In the Schicksal S-Rank Valkyrie meeting room, Otto explained his plan to the others, but Durandal didn't pay any attention. She was still focused on the live broadcast.

As for Otto's plan, Durandal already understood it.Besides, Rita would explain it clearly to her, and she just had to execute it."Dr. Lobster Head: I can't imagine Otto becoming a good person. Forget it. Just looking at that face makes me angry.""Driving License Revoked: Zacyhik doesn't want to see him either.""Cook: I don't think that's going to happen, is it?""Don't Want to Go to Work: Maybe that's a possibility? But I can't help but feel like Bronya doesn't care about the gem anymore. She's obsessed with finding Seele, hahahaha."While everyone was discussing this, Xiyue also opened the storyline for the second world.After discussing it with Joachim, knowing she'd have a chance to see Seele again, Bronya's motivation was activated, and she couldn't wait to see her. She immediately entered what Joachim called the second test world.Her consciousness went black, and when she regained consciousness, a familiar yet sorrowful voice reached her ears."Karel, my child. Take good care of Michael. If she tries to steal your candy again, give her half. And watch over Tanya. She can't walk yet."Hearing this familiar voice, the audience froze in their tracks."Cat Cat: This, this, is Otto's voice? Does it really sound like Otto?""I Don't Want to Take the Exam: This can't be true, right? I don't believe it!""World's Cutest: Everyone, please be quiet and listen carefully."After a moment of astonishment, everyone perked up, eager to see what Otto of this world would be like.Back to the story.Hearing the familiar voice, Bronya tried to open her eyes, but the wind scraped at her eyelids like a knife, preventing her from opening them. And what could be more piercing and blinding than the howling wind?The familiar voice continued."Child! You went ahead, to prepare the way."Slowly regaining her vision, she strained to open her eyes, but they closed again. Tears streamed slowly. Though only for a few seconds, she saw it.That blinding, tear-jerking light was sunlight!Only sunlight on a snowy plain could feel such a stinging sensation. Bronya tried to open her eyes again.

This time, she saw the source of the voice clearly: a tall man in black, his long blond hair tied to one side.Muffled sobs reached her ears. Several familiar figures were gathered around the tombstone, their heads bowed."I Don't Want to Take the Exam: Damn! It's really Otto! And Theresa, and that kid. Oh, oh, oh, looking at Otto, could he really be a good guy?""Cat Cat: This catnip is a bit hard to accept for a moment.""Want to Buy an Island: Me too.""World's Cutest: I'd love to say no, but this is Otto.""Dr. Lobster Head: This test world is like a parallel world, and the Otto of this parallel world is definitely fundamentally different from the Otto of the main world.""Dudu: Speaking of which, I really want to see what Otto in this world is like.""Queen: Just as annoying, so irritating, a damned ant!""Old Antique: …"The plot didn't stop with the livestream discussion, and Xiyue's reaction to the crowd was predictable. Once you complete this main storyline, the surprise will be even greater.Otto in the priest storyline is truly captivating, offering a stark contrast to the main storyline. Returning to the story, Otto sat on one knee, holding a cross in one hand, his face filled with immense sorrow and heaviness."My children, if you ask me why some die young...Because death is past. There is no more sorrow, wailing, or terror. What is past is past."Bronya saw Otto and listened to his words, her mind full of confusion."Is this person... Overseer Otto?"But her confusion didn't last long, as Bronya was more concerned about Seele's whereabouts.

Just as she was about to shift her gaze, searching for Seele, a hand quietly grasped hers. Bronya turned around and found Seele standing behind her.Seeing Seele, Bronya felt relieved.---

Chapter 123: Theresa is So Gentle!Bronya felt relieved and responsively held Seele's hand.At this moment, Otto half-crouched, looking sadly at the tombstone before him. He sighed deeply and spoke gravely."Kids, let's go back. Is there anything else you want to say to them?""Cat Cat: Why does Otto seem so gentle in this state? It's just my illusion!""Don't Want to Take a Test: That's not the point, the point is, why does the thing Otto holds look so much like Oath of Judah?""Dudu: Of course, it must be this world's Oath of Judah transformed into a real cross.""Drunken Warrior: After seeing Theresa's cross so many times, seeing this tiny Judah is really hard to get used to.""Cat Cat: Are you really not bothered by this Otto being a little too gentle?""Revoked Driver's License: Otto, Zaychik knows he's definitely bad, but right now, Zaychik doesn't want to focus on Otto, only Seele.""Don't Want to Go to Work: You and Bronya in the story are too obsessed with Seele."...Ignoring the lively chatter, the game's plot continued. Theresa, who had been clasping her hands in a prayer pose, rested her hands on her chin, closed her eyes, and spoke with a lowered gaze."Karel, I brought your favorite toy car.""Joachim and I repainted the paint on the chipped areas with crayons. I hope you don't mind."As she spoke, Theresa placed a small wooden car in front of the tombstone. The other members of the group exchanged a few quiet words with the tombstone before leaving together, heading toward the peak ahead.Seeing this, Bronya deliberately slowed her pace, walking at the end of the group with Seele.Bronya murmured, perplexed, as she gazed at the scene before her."They're holding a funeral, a child's funeral. No flowers, no photos, just an adult and a group of children saying goodbye.""It's a strange sight, but for us..."At this point, a hint of sadness flashed in Bronya's eyes, and she muttered to herself."It's not unfamiliar to us."Seele, beside Bronya, also trembled, clutching her chest. Her eyes were filled with sorrow, and she replied with a trembling voice."Want to Buy an Island? This world's test is truly interesting. In the first world, Cocolia accepted Theresa's theory, even becoming a Valkyrie and a teacher at St. Freya Academy. And in this world, the annoying Otto suddenly became a seemingly benevolent person."It's an orphanage. These children, like us, live in an orphanage.""The good priest even runs an orphanage. It's amazing.""Cook: But why do I feel so unexpectedly good about it?"Mei listened to Raven's words. Seeing how two people who seemed like villains to them in both worlds turned out to be surprisingly surprising, even endearing, in this world.For example, Cocolia in the first world.As for Otto in this world, no one knew.It would be hard to tell if he was a true priest, or a wolf in disguise. Bronya nodded in agreement after hearing Mei's words. If Mother Cocolia was truly a member of St. Freya's Academy, the children in the orphanage would grow up healthy.Mother Cocolia wouldn't have to worry so much about them.Thinking of this, Bronya lowered her head again.A certain decision reaffirmed in her heart.Returning to the story, she saw Seele taking her hand and speaking urgently to Bronya."Sister Bronya, look, there's a wooden house up ahead. That must be their home."The children at the front of the line began to enter the house one by one. The priest gave them instructions individually, appearing to be very friendly with each child. Seeing this, Seele confirmed her opinion."It seems that priest is the head of the orphanage."Seele, having been in the Sea of Quanta, didn't know Otto.Bronya's voice rang out in confusion and shock at Seele's words."I didn't expect to meet Otto."Seele hurriedly inquired after hearing Bronya's words."Sister Bronya, do you know him?"Seele's words brought back memories of what Otto had done to Kiana, Himeko, the squad leader, and the entire Far East branch. She replied with disgust."He's a very evil, very dangerous man."After saying this, Bronya thought back to Otto's appearance and Cocolia in the first world. She scratched her head and continued uncertainly."But in this world, he might be completely different from reality.""After all, in the previous world, Mother Cocolia was a completely different person. In short, the breakthrough in this world must lie with Joachim. We must find a way to approach him."Bronya and Seele then walked hand in hand into the small room, but the priest was long gone. Only the children gathered around a shabby dining table, silent.

Theresa, the only one standing, saw the children's gloom and knew they hadn't yet recovered from their friend's death. As the only adult in the orphanage, she knew what she had to do.Then, she asked the children with a smile."Children, you're all hungry, right? Guess what's for lunch today?"However, no one answered Theresa.Seeing everyone's gloomy faces, Theresa's eyes dimmed a little.Seeing Theresa's dim eyes, Seele couldn't hold back any longer and timidly asked."Carrot and beet soup?"Theresa perked up at Seele's words, looked at her, and shook her head."That's not right, Seele. We don't have beets until Tuesday. Today's Wednesday, so it's goulash with potatoes!"Theresa raised her voice, trying to liven up the atmosphere, but it didn't seem to work. Undeterred, she continued to look at Bronya and gently inquired."Bronya, do you think there's more beef or potatoes today?"Bronya subconsciously tilted her head and asked tentatively."Potatoes?"Hearing Bronya's answer, Theresa's lips curled slightly, and she said to her with a hint of joy."Wrong answer, Bronya! As punishment, you'll eat more beef and grow taller.""Cat Cat: Meow, Theresa's voice is so gentle. I really love it! Theresa, can you say more of that, meow~"...

Chapter 124: Kind Father Otto"Dudu: Indeed, Theresa is truly gentle at this moment. A little awkward, though.""I Don't Want to Take a Test: Sure enough, the world inside the bubble is the opposite of the real world. Theresa can't possibly be this gentle!""Drunken Warrior: Theresa is even advising others to grow taller!""Don't Want to Go to Work: Carrot Head wants others to grow taller, hahahahaha.""The Cutest Person in the World: I'm angry!!!"Kiana recalled the scene where Theresa had just dangled her in the air. Seeing Theresa in the storyline, she curled her lips in dissatisfaction.

However, when Theresa's gaze turned toward her, Kiana calmly changed her expression and gave Theresa a sheepish smile."Ah, Auntie is always so gentle, isn't she? Isn't she?"Theresa saw Kiana's smirk and stared at her for a few seconds before retracting her hand from patting Judah. Kiana saw Theresa's actions and cried out in her heart."Auntie, what a violent nun!""The Auntie in the story is better."Unfortunately, Kiana could only mutter these thoughts to herself.Everyone's attention remained focused on the story.Their expressions didn't improve after hearing Theresa's words, and Theresa felt the situation become even more awkward.Joachim, sitting among the children, couldn't bear to watch. He stood up, looked at Theresa, sighed, and spoke softly."Theresa?"Then, looking at Theresa's puzzled face, he slowly said,"I know you want us to cheer up, but you don't have to force yourself to take on the responsibility of comforting us.Karel's gone. Everyone needs some time, including you."After hearing Joachim's words, Theresa put down her spoon and lowered her head. After a long moment, she slowly raised her little head, looked at Joachim, and asked sadly,"Joachim, you really... don't need to think about that?"Joachim spoke with a firm look in his eyes after hearing Theresa's words."I understand. I've made up my mind."Then the children of the orphanage began to eat."Cat Cat: Damn, you want to be a Riddler again? Can't you just explain it clearly?""Want to Buy an Island: Riddler, you really need to get out here!""Cook: These children in the orphanage are really mature. It seems the environment... well.""Driving License Revoked: Life in the orphanage is very hard. My mother's salary can't even support all the children, so many things are scarce."Seeing this, Bronya thought of Cocolia, who had worked so hard to ensure the children in the orphanage had enough to eat during the winter.At that time, she had joined Anti-Entropy.But the money Anti-Entropy gave her barely covered the orphanage's expenses.

Thinking of this, Bronya couldn't help but recall her days in the orphanage.The story continued as Otto changed into casual clothes and appeared before everyone. Theresa saw this and knew he was going out to buy food. Seeing the sadness in Theresa's eyes, Otto softened and asked gently,"Theresa, would you like some bitter melon pancakes?"Theresa's eyes lit up at this, and she spoke excitedly."Yes, yes! I want some hot bitter melon pancakes. I love priests!"Seeing Theresa's renewed energy, Otto smiled too. Then, looking at the other children, he spoke gently,"I'll buy a few more and share them with everyone."Hearing Otto's words, Joachim's expression changed. He spoke to Otto with a hint of helplessness. "Father, you can't share bitter melon cakes. No one can eat them; they'll all end up in Theresa's stomach.""Dudu: Theresa in the real world loves bitter melon juice, and Theresa in this world loves bitter melon cakes. Bitter melon is something only Theresa enjoys.""Drunken Warrior: Joachim's true words. Could it be that Otto just wants to buy more for Theresa?""Cat Cat: Otto in real life would never have thought he'd speak to Theresa in that tone.""The World's Cutest: ..."Otto in the story reminded Theresa of her childhood. Back then, Otto was just like herself in the video: whatever she wanted, he'd bring her.Looking at the Otto in the story, Theresa murmured in her heart."Grandpa."At this point, the Otto in the story also told everyone what Theresa and Joachim had just said. It turned out that Joachim had been adopted by a woman named Mrs. Liesel.

Upon hearing this name, Dr. Tesla froze.Because Einstein's full name was Liesel Albert Einstein.Could it be that the Einstein in this world wanted to adopt Joachim?Realizing this, Tesla looked at Einstein who was inspecting the Mecha aith a strange expression.Her expression was strange, and so was her heart.After saying these words, Otto in the story left the room. Theresa then served the children their meals and began to pick up the toys scattered on the floor.Bronya, who had been watching for a long time, hurried over and asked Theresa, who was busy,"Theresa, do you need any help?"Theresa looked up at Bronya's words, then glanced at her with gratitude. Then, she raised her head and thought,"Let me think. I still have five baskets of laundry to wash, the account books haven't been reconciled, and the innermost house on the north side has a leak that needs repairing.Oh, and we're running low on wood.Would you mind going to the hillside across the way and chopping some wood? I'd like to stock up before it gets too cold."After saying this, Theresa looked at Bronya and Seele and smiled apologetically."I'm sorry, this job should have been done by stronger boys. But we lost Karel, and Joachim has to go to the orphanage right away."As soon as Theresa finished her words, the atmosphere cooled, and for a moment Theresa was at a loss.Then, at Theresa's direction, Bronya and Seele left the orphanage and went to chop wood. Theresa, meanwhile, remained alone, calming herself down."Don't Want to Go to Work: Theresa still has the air of a devoted wife and mother at this moment!""Dudu: It feels so good."After Bronya and Seele reached the hillside, Bronya also sensed something was amiss, but she couldn't pinpoint the specific cause. She only vaguely felt something in the air.This realization made her realize that this world was unusual.At this moment, Seele also spotted a bush not far away and hurriedly called out to Bronya. Bronya, hearing this, hurried over as well. Watching Seele swinging the axe, Bronya spoke gently,"Seele, don't force yourself. Let Bronya do it."Seele reluctantly raised the axe, a sight that pained Bronya.But after hearing Bronya's words, Seele shook her head and replied with a soft yet resolute response,"It's okay. As long as I'm in these worlds, I can maintain my current state. I want to help, to share some of the burden with Sister Bronya."As she spoke, Seele swung her axe vigorously, chopping off the thin branches.Then, looking at Bronya beside her, Seele sighed."Sister Bronya, life here is like the orphanage where we grew up. Seeing those children is like seeing ourselves in the past.Although times are hard, we all work together to find direction and maintain these small joys.Although we all lost our families, we have new ones in the orphanage."Seele gathered the scattered branches and piled them in the snow-free open space."But the children here seem a little disunited? Joachim seems to be leaving the orphanage."At this time, Seele and Bronya discussed the anomalies in the orphanage. As members of the orphanage, they were very sensitive to the relationships between the children. However, they also realized that Joachim appeared reluctant to be adopted.

But no matter how they discussed it, they couldn't come up with the truth, so they decided to go back and ask Theresa what was going on.With the wood they had chopped, they returned to Theresa and handed it to her in the fire room. Theresa happily accepted it. She sorted the wood and stoked the stove, clearly accustomed to these tasks.Looking at the roaring flames, Theresa spoke calmly,"Although life is difficult, as long as we have the priest and everyone here, we will definitely get through this."Bronya looked at the dean before her, feeling both unfamiliar and strangely familiar.

In real life, as the granddaughter of the Overseer of Schicksal , she felt Theresa would never do such a thing, but in this world...Bronya had so much to say, but many words remained unsaid.She asked Theresa how long she had been at the orphanage. Theresa shook her head and slowly replied,"I don't remember my parents at all. My earliest memory is of me lying on the priest's shoulders. He tied me to his body and took me out to chop wood in the snow. It was snowing outside, but the priest was warm.I only learned later that this orphanage was founded by the priest.I wasn't the first child to arrive, but I'm sure I've been here the longest. I love it here and don't plan to leave.""I Want to Buy an Island: It seems Otto in this world is truly a good person. Tying Theresa up and taking her out to chop wood in the snow is quite a vivid image. Hehe, hahahaha.""Catcat Sticker: Like a male mother.""Drunken Warrior: So it seems this world doesn't have Honkai, nor does it have Destiny.""I Don't Want to Take a Test: Think of Otto in real life and then look at Otto in this world. Why are they so different?""Queen: How ridiculous and pathetic it is to think this man is a good person."Xiyue shook her head at Sirin's words.

Otto in real life was indeed a delinquent, but Father Otto in this world was truly a good man. In other words, if there were no Honkai, if there were no Schicksal, then Otto would have become like this.Unfortunately, destiny always plays tricks on us.... 

Now, in the Middle Ages, in Yae Village, at a shrine."Hmm..."She felt as if she'd been cut by a knife, and her head ached.This was Yae Sakura's first feeling upon waking. Just as she was about to open her eyes and say something, Kallen's voice reached her ears."You're awake."When Yae Sakura opened her eyes, she found Kallen, dressed in her red and white miko costume, kneeling gracefully beside her, holding a potion. She placed the medicine on the tatami mat and reached out to help her up.Then she took the medicine, blew on it, and held it to Sakura's lips."Come on, open your mouth. It's time to drink!"Sakura listened to Kallen's voice, looked at the medicine so close, smelled the pungent aroma, and gazed at Kallen's gentle smile.She was stunned, a warmth flowing through her heart.Her tears flowed uncontrollably.Sakura reached out her hand and gently stroked her face, feeling the wetness on her fingertips. Then she looked at Kallen, seeing the smile on her face.Sakura felt like she was in a dream.

...In the story, Bronya also inquired about Joachim. Hearing their confusion, Theresa sighed deeply and explained."It's not a conflict between Joachim and me, but between the priest and him."Looking at their puzzled expressions, after a moment's silence, she slowly revealed the truth."Joachim's father was killed by the priest."---Chapter 125: The Sense of Security Given by the Immortal, You're Less Than One Ten-Thousandth of ItAfter hearing Theresa's words, before the audience in the livestream could raise a question, Bronya in the storyline had already asked."How could this be?"Bronya's eyes flashed with confusion. Theresa, unsurprised by their surprise, lowered her eyes and slowly revealed the truth."From what I understand, his father is a doctor who has been researching how to bring back Joachim's mother, who passed away from illness.""He violated forbidden knowledge.""At first, Joachim's father experimented on mice, then on kittens and puppies.""Finally, when the priest discovered him, he had already extended his hand to homeless orphans..."After hearing Theresa's words, everyone couldn't help but imagine a mad doctor obsessed with love.

For some reason, most people felt this image was very familiar, but they couldn't immediately place it.

When Xiyue saw this scene, she who had read the manga wondered who these words were directed at.Well, it was the real-life Otto.At first, Otto, driven by his desire to find the Black Death and fulfill Kallen's request, began frantically experimenting. Just like Joachim's father in the story, he first used mice, then various other animals.But by the end, Otto had begun human experiments.And it was precisely because Kallen had witnessed these human experiments that their friendship began to fray, leading to the tragedy that followed.To unfold such a plot and identity switch during Bronya's testing experiment was truly ironic.It's a shame that Otto wasn't currently in the livestream audience; otherwise, how would he react when he saw this scene?And in the storyline, Theresa continued."So, the priest killed Joachim's father, and how did Joachim become an orphan?"Hearing this, Bronya seemed to understand something, looking at Theresa with confusion. "So, Joachim has always held a grudge against the priest."But that wasn't what Bronya had imagined. Bronya shook her head, sighed, and then slowly explained."If he truly harbored hatred, it would actually be a relief. Joachim knew his father's crimes and wanted to stop him, but he was powerless.""So, he didn't hate the priest.""He came to the orphanage and cared for the other children like an older brother, always at the forefront of everything. During that time, I thought he had forgotten the past."Hearing this, Bronya realized something was amiss.Theresa saw Bronya's look and knew what she was about to say, so she continued."Joachim is intelligent and skilled with tools. He does everything he's asked to do well. That's why the priest intended him to be his successor."Theresa's voice softened at this point. "But, ever since that day, he's become gloomy. That's when I realized he'll never forget that incident."After hearing what Theresa said, the kind-hearted Seele tried to think positively."Maybe he just doesn't want to take over the orphanage. He might have his own life ahead of him."Theresa heard Seele's words. Although she wanted to agree, the reality wasn't what she imagined, so she shook her head."If that were the case, he would have spoken out. But Joachim didn't.""Actually, he's afraid."Theresa's voice deepened at this point.Seele and Bronya, hearing Theresa's last words, uttered a chorus of confusion."Afraid? Then what is he afraid of?"Theresa didn't answer immediately. Instead, she looked out the window, gazing at the pristine snow outside. She sighed again and spoke sadly. "He's afraid that one day he'll find himself in the same shoes as the priest, facing the same choice. He's afraid he'll inflict his past pain on another person."

"After all, it's a shadow he can't forget.""However, not long after that, Mrs. Liesel from the neighboring town offered to adopt Joachim.""He agreed."Hearing this, Bronya finally understood what was going on. She looked Theresa in the eye and spoke directly."He's running away."Theresa didn't agree with Bronya's words, but she didn't object either. She continued quietly."Perhaps leaving here and starting anew in a new life will allow him to start over."Bronya, upon hearing this, instinctively disagreed with Joachim's approach and spoke."But this way, he'll never be able to untie the knot in his heart."Theresa heard this, walked over to Bronya, patted her shoulder, and, looking at her, explained earnestly. "Many times, I understand the truth, but there's something inside me that's hard to let go.""If it were you or me, we wouldn't be able to let go so easily."Hearing Theresa's words, Bronya fell silent.

Because what Theresa said truly applied to her. She was still confused about her relationship with Cocolia.She didn't know how to face her.Theresa didn't notice Bronya's change of heart, and continued. "That being said, I still don't want to see Joachim looking so gloomy. He wasn't like this before.""I want to help him. He's family, after all.""Cat Cat: This is another depressing chapter. I really can't stand such depressing plotlines!""Want to Buy an Island: From here, the experiences of these orphanage children are beyond our imagination.""Dudu: Reality is even more cruel and confusing.""I Don't Want to Take an Exam: What a complicated concern. I feel like my head is about to explode again.""Cook: I told you not to study hard, and now you know you can't keep up with the material."...

After all this conversation, Theresa realized it was getting late, but there was no sign of the priest. Seeing this, Theresa couldn't help but panic and hurried out the door.She had a feeling something had happened to the priest.Theresa was very anxious. But when the three of them retraced the priest's path, they found him nowhere to be found

As the weather grew colder, they decided to return. On the way back, treading the snow, Bronya's mind replayed Theresa's words.The setting sun bathed the pure white earth, and she seemed to see the scene of her first encounter with her mother seven years ago.That memory, so dear to her heart, now shackled her with pain.Her fair face tilted upwards, and as she recalled the image of Cocolia, Bronya murmured in a voice only she could hear."Things are hard to let go, even for Bronya."Sensing Bronya's absent-mindedness, Seele asked with concern. Bronya met Seele's gentle gaze and opened her mouth, wanting to share what she wanted to say.But she didn't know how to begin. As if sensing this, Seele gently took her hand and spoke softly to Bronya."Does this comfort you?""When I was scared before, Sister Bronya would hold my hand like this.""Sister's hand is warm, and Seele isn't afraid anymore!"Seele's sweet and adorable voice once again captivated everyone in the livestream."Cat Cat: Meow, meow! Seele is so gentle!""I Want to Buy an Island: For a moment, I felt Bronya was getting a bargain.""The Cutest in the World: Kiana is just an idiot, not even one-tenth as good as Seele.""I Don't Want to Take an Exam: Impossible, Kiana is the incredibly cute Kiana, she won't be defeated.""Driving License Revoked: Seele is ten thousand times cuter than an idiot!""Don't Want to Go to Work: So cute, so cute, I really love this couple!"As someone with a bit of a quirky hobby, Fuxi still enjoyed watching this scene. Seele's gentle words continued."Don't dwell on the painful things; they will all pass.""Seele will always be with Sister Bronya, just as she always was with Seele."Reassured by Seele's words of comfort, Bronya felt better. She assured Seele that everything was alright, then went to search for Theresa ahead, while Seele watched Bronya leave.A slightly frantic female voice rang out in Seele's ears."Well done, Seele.""This brings us one step closer to our goal."Hearing this, Seele's entire body trembled, and she spoke in a shrill voice."Is it really okay to do this?"The slightly frantic female voice rang out in Seele's ears again."It's okay, Seele.""Everything we do is to get back here right now, back to reality with Onee-sama."Hearing these words, especially the last one, they returned to reality together.Seele's body trembled, lowering her head as she slowly replied. "Seele knows."The livestreamers were also moved and curious about the sudden voice in Seele's ear."Cook Lady: What's that voice in Seele's ear? Could Seele also have a Herrscher persona within her consciousness?"As the Herrscher of Thunder, the voice in Seele's ear was quite familiar."World's Cutest: It looks like it's an inner personality. But the Honkai Eruption just ended, so logically, no Herrschers would be born during that time.""Drunken Warrior: Or maybe Seele was born with two personalities?""Driver's License Agent: Seele can't have a second personality!"Bronya jumped up without thinking, fighting to clear Seele's name.As Bronya and Seele headed towards the top of the mountain to meet Theresa, they heard Theresa's frantic voice."Father, Father, what's wrong with you?"Hearing the anxiety in Theresa's voice, Bronya and Seele immediately ran towards the top. When they reached the roof, Theresa was holding the priest's head with one hand and his abdomen with the other.

Her face was filled with anxiety and excitement as she shouted at the unconscious priest.

"Father, wake up, wake up!""Father, please, wake up!"Theresa cried out her last words, her voice clearly tinged with tears.Seele looked at the priest lying on the ground, his face unconscious, her eyes wide open, and asked in confusion."What happened? Why is the priest lying on the ground?"Just as the two of them were unsure what to do, the former Silver Wolf, who knew some medical skills, hurriedly spoke to them."He's unconscious. We have to get him back to the orphanage.""Seele, stay here and help Theresa. I'll go to the orphanage and get the older children."At this time, the number of Honkai Beasts before Bronya increased, and Bronya was beginning to feel overwhelmed by the increasing number of Honkai Beasts. But she couldn't retreat. If she did, Theresa and Seele would be in danger.Just as she was thinking of doing something to stop the Honkai Beasts before her, they suddenly stopped moving.Then, as if controlled by something, they slowly turned around and headed back deeper into the snowfield."What happened?"Bronya held her breath, her gaze fixed on the air as a strange feeling grew stronger.Then, she saw it.Tall, leaning sideways, feathers still floated on her hand seal. A golden-red glow like the sun's rays enveloped her. Only her outline could be seen, not her form.But Bronya knew who she was at a glance."The Eighth Divine Key—Fenghuang Down."Fenghuang Down, noticing Bronya's shock, called out softly."Bronya."Bronya was shocked that Fenghuang Down had called out her name. But Fenghuang Down quickly explained the reason. "Your body bears traces of the 'feather.' It allowed you to see me, and it also let me know everything about you."

"How shocking! You don't belong here.""Although you exist in everyone's memories, you don't belong in this world."Hearing these words, Bronya was momentarily at a loss, unsure how to respond to Fenghuang Down's question. But Fenghuang Down didn't care for her answer and continued to explain."I am one of the three thousand feathers left behind by Fenghuang Down. I manifested here, sensing that man's protective heart."

Hearing this, Bronya seemed to understand something and spoke directly to Fenghuang Down."You have been protecting the orphanage from the Honkai Beasts.""But why does the priest have Fenghuang Down's feather?"Fenghuang Down, without a second thought, answered Bronya. "He was kind to Fenghuang Down's master, and in return, she left a feather in his heart. He brought me here. All this time, I've followed his will and protected this snowy plain."Hearing this, Pardo recalled Fu Hua's earlier scene and couldn't help but comment."Cat Cat: Meow, is this the sense of security that it gives you? It always appears at Bronya's most critical moment. What kind of sense of security is this?"Chapter 126: The Priest’s Judgment of Heavenly Fire!"Want to Buy an Island: Fu Hua is truly omnipresent! Such a reassuring person!""I Don't Want to Take a Test: This is Fenghuang Down’s clone, so is the squad leader dead or alive in this plot?""Dudu: Given Otto’s personality, he wouldn’t do anything without assurance. As for whether Fu Hua lives or dies, I think the surviving pioneers from the Previous Era must have their own life-saving skills.""Queen: Damn ant, she should have died long ago. Hmph.""Drunken Warrior: Fu Hua doesn’t die so easily.""Cooking Woman: As expected, contrary to reality, the Otto here is kind to Fu Hua, but the Otto in reality killed her.""Don’t Want to Go to Work: How ironic. But since they’re not in the same worldline, it’s understandable to notice such a change.""Old Antique: …"Fu Hua felt strange seeing everyone discussing her life or death. By this time, she had returned to St. Freya Academy.

To avoid Otto’s suspicions, she discussed it with Theresa, Himeko, and the others.Letting Fu Hua take on a mission impossibly difficult.That way, they could learn Otto’s plan in advance, allowing them to prepare and counter it.However, they still underestimated Otto, and he began to adjust his original plan.As for what changed, no one knew.When Xiyue saw everyone discussing Fu Hua, her mind uncontrollably flashed back to the world’s most powerful and beautiful Miss Herrscher of Sentience.In her previous life, players had discussed Fu Hua’s death. There were various speculations, but most believed she wasn’t dead.It was just that she was likely experiencing amnesia.After all, in Seven Swords, Fu Hua survived a serious injury, but at the cost of losing her memory. She then traveled to Europe and became a detective in England.A very literary figure in Europe.What the players didn’t expect was that Fu Hua had turned evil.In other words, she had become a Herrscher. Fu Hua, now a Herrscher, was, to some extent, a different personality—our great Miss Herrscher of Sentience.Senti had done many things that players relished.As a result, the popularity of Senti remained high, second only to the Big Three.After all, the Herrscher of Sentience looks great in anything!Thinking of this, Xiyue’s lips curled up slightly, and she repeated the Riddler’s words to the crowd in the livestream."Regarding Fu Hua, I can only say…""Dead but not completely dead, alive but not completely alive."After saying this, Xiyue quickly turned her gaze away from the chat and focused on the game. She knew without a doubt that the chat was now condemning her.Back to the plot, Fenghuang Down continued, but her next words left Bronya feeling a little sad. "But now, his time has come, and my power will also end along with his spirit."Hearing this, Bronya’s eyes lit up with disbelief. She recalled the moment she first met the priest at the orphanage that day, his loving gaze comforting the children. Bronya knew it couldn’t be faked.Although he looked exactly like Otto, he was profoundly different from him.Bronya asked in disbelief,"Father, is he dying?"Hearing Bronya’s question, Fenghuang Down didn’t answer. Instead, she looked at the floating feather in her hand and spoke calmly. "He still has concerns, still yearning. But what binds him most deeply is the void in his heart."

"That man wanted to entrust me to another, someone he recognized, to pass on my power.""However, there’s an unbridgeable barrier between him and that person."Hearing Fenghuang Down’s words, Bronya quickly understood who she was talking about and murmured to herself."Joachim. As expected, the priest doesn’t want him to leave like this. If Joachim leaves, both of them will carry this thing forever."Just as Bronya was pondering, Fenghuang Down’s voice rang out again."This knot isn’t just theirs; it’s yours too."Bronya raised her head, staring at Fenghuang Down in confusion."What does this mean?"Fenghuang Down stared at Bronya for a few seconds before slowly answering. "Bronya, you came seeking answers. But what you truly seek isn’t the answers of others, but your own.""That’s why, at that moment, you chose to leap into the Eye of the Deep."Bronya fell silent.Fenghuang Down, unsurprised by her silence, continued."If you want to know the answers, keep moving forward.""One day, you will leave the past behind and find your own path."The familiar figure vanished in the light, leaving only her voice echoing across the snowy plains. A few feathers, accompanied by her final words, quietly vanished into the drifts."Don’t Want to Go to Work: That sounds a bit confusing. Three worlds, three trials? Only after going through these trials can Bronya bring back the Gem of Desire?""Want to Buy an Island: Riddler is the specific operation of this game.""I Don’t Want to Take a Test: Why bother thinking so much? Yuexi will explain later. We should focus on class monitor. The class monitor was once a divine immortal. So, if Class Monitor Fenghuang Down’s clone teaches Bronya, isn’t that like divine guidance?""Dudu: Divine guidance? That’s a very fitting description."Durandal, still in a meeting, almost laughed out loud at Kiana’s words.It was truly, truly vivid."Cat Cat: Divine guidance, truly vivid. Who doesn’t like a portable grandma?"……"Old Antique: Fu Hua would be offended if she saw your comments."Fu Hua looked at the comments in the barrage section and couldn’t bring herself to speak there any longer. It was just that they were unfamiliar with modern civilization—in other words, unable to accept the high-tech gadgets of the present and future.She typed a little slowly, and by the time she had finished, the chatter had shifted from the previous topic to something else.Fu Hua expressed her confusion over these topics.Back to the story, Bronya watched the vanishing Fenghuang Down, lost in thought, until Seele’s cry brought her back to her senses. She rushed to Seele and Theresa’s location and found the unconscious priest.Then, with the help of Project Bunny, she brought the priest back to the orphanage.Throughout the priest’s coma, Theresa had remained by his side, her face filled with worry. Fortunately, he finally awoke that evening.The priest struggled to open his eyes, feeling the pain wash over him. He looked at Theresa’s worried face and used all his strength to support himself. He leaned halfway against the wall, then spoke to Theresa with a guilty look on his face."Theresa, I’m sorry to have worried you."After saying this, he pulled something thickly wrapped from his bosom and handed it to Theresa, speaking gently yet weakly."Here, your favorite bitter melon cake.""Sorry, it’s cold."Seeing the cake in Otto’s hand and sensing the priest’s frailty, Theresa shook her head, a look of worry and a hint of panic on her face. She looked at the priest and asked hurriedly,"Now’s not the time to talk about this. What happened? Why did you fall in the snow?""And those injuries on your body…"Before Theresa could finish, the priest interrupted her."It’s okay, it’s just a minor ailment. A good night’s sleep will heal it."Bronya, who was also in the priest’s room at the moment, looked at the priest lying on the bed and listened to his words, her eyes filled with complex emotions, even a daze. She momentarily wondered how wonderful it would be if Otto in real life were like this.The audience watching the livestream shared the same sentiments as Bronya in the game."Cat Cat: I feel so bad for the priest! Otto here is so gentle, so kind! Especially that bitter melon cake, preserved so well from his arms. Just looking at it brings tears to my eyes.""Want to Buy an Island: Otto in this dimension is surprisingly a good person. I wish Otto in real life was just like him.""Cooking Woman: A bad guy in real life, a good guy in this world. One opposite, one positive.""I Don’t Want to Take the Exam: Otto in real life is a bad guy. One day, I’m going to give him a good beating."Theresa remained silent. As Otto’s granddaughter, she knew that Otto in that world and Otto in real life were essentially the same: both were very gentle.Human beings are truly hard to understand.And Xiyue, watching this scene again, couldn’t help but sigh once again.

"Otto."

"An Otto without obsessions becomes a kind priest, while an Otto with obsessions will do anything to achieve his goals.""Fate, no, miHoYo!"After sighing, she returned to the plot.Seele, standing beside Bronya, noticed something was amiss with her, but Bronya didn’t tell Seele the reason for her strangeness.

At that moment, the door flung open, revealing Joachim’s anxious face.His gaze immediately turned to the priest lying on the bed, anxiously checking him. After confirming he was alright, Joachim returned to his usual composure, gazing at the pale priest.Joachim spoke slowly."I’m glad you’re okay."His words were calm, as if the person who had anxiously entered earlier wasn’t the same person.The priest looked at Joachim with a hint of surprise in his eyes, but he still inquired. "Joachim, have you packed your luggage?"Joachim nodded, then lowered his head and stood by the bed.The priest on the bed tried to touch his head, but he instinctively avoided it. He withdrew his hand, stroking the cross on his chest. After a moment’s silence, he continued."We have to leave early tomorrow morning, so get some rest tonight."After saying this, the priest looked down at his cross and handed it to Joachim, his eyes fixed on him with sincerity."I’d like you to keep this cross for me."The priest took it down, but Joachim didn’t reach for it. He understood its significance to him, to the orphanage, and that it was his choice.The priest saw that Joachim didn’t take it, and a hint of disappointment and sadness flashed in his eyes.But he still explained to Joachim. "I went to the village today to pick out a gift for you. In the end, I decided this cross was the most suitable.""It has protected me from many disasters. I hope you will also receive God’s protection."But Joachim still refused to accept it, even after Theresa’s persuasion. He even held his head with one hand, lowered his head, and spoke in a low voice."God’s protection? Killing people in the name of goodness can earn God’s protection?"Theresa was surprised and angry when she heard Joachim’s words."Joachim, the priest gave you such an important gift because he hopes you…"But before she could finish, the priest stopped her again.Theresa folded her hands, glared at Joachim, and said rudely, "You don’t understand the priest’s intentions at all!"After hearing Theresa’s disappointing words, Joachim lowered his hand from supporting his head, raised his head, and looked at Theresa with red eyes, speaking excitedly. "You’re the one who doesn’t understand anything!"Joachim stormed out of the room with these words, leaving everyone stunned. The priest struggled to get out of bed, but lost his composure and fell to the ground.Seeing this, Bronya instructed Theresa to take care of the priest, then immediately chased after him with Seele.Arriving at the snowy ground behind the mountain, Bronya watched Joachim venting his frustrations at a large tree. She walked over and said to him,"Joachim, if you have anything to say, talk to us back home. Everyone is worried about you."But Joachim, now overcome with emotion, responded coldly,"Don’t worry about me. You’re not worried about me. You’re worried about the priest who can’t let go of me.""I don’t want to think about this anymore. Leave me alone. Leave me alone for a while."As he spoke, he continued running forward, trying to distance himself from Bronya. But just as he was a little further away, the roar of a Honkai Beast rang out. An immense, bizarre-looking Honkai Beast appeared before Joachim and advanced on him.Joachim stared at the enormous Honkai Beast, especially as it advanced towards him. His legs weakened with fear, unable to move.He collapsed to the snow, staring at the Honkai Beast in panic and daze.He watched helplessly as the Honkai Beast drew ever closer."Help… Help!"Joachim screamed with all his might as the Honkai Beast delivered its fatal blow.At that moment, a burst of gunfire rang out.The Honkai Beast before Joachim instantly disintegrated into Honkai energy and vanished before him.Just as Joachim had barely recovered from his near-death experience, he saw, in the glow of the fire ahead, the priest raising a golden spear toward the Honkai Beast."Father!!!!"Joachim exclaimed.

---Chapter 127: Otto's Death in the Bubble WorldOtto held the golden holy spear, one hand supporting the other, both hands trembling. His face was as pale as blood, and he looked indescribably exhausted and weak. But his emerald green eyes, filled with coldness and murderous intent, watched the disappearing Honkai Beast.After the Honkai Beast vanished, the priest's cold gaze softened as he looked at Joachim who lay on the ground with a look of terror on his face. He gazed at Joachim with tenderness and concern."Cat Cat: The priest looks so handsome! I remember he was seriously injured. He rushed here to save people despite being seriously injured. It's really touching!""Want to Buy an Island: Indeed, quite handsome.""Don't Want to Take an Exam: I also think the priest looks really handsome right now. But why does that gun he's holding look so familiar? If that's the case, the priest's life is in danger.""Don't Want to Go to Work: Huh, why?""World's Cutest: If that's the case, it means the priest burned out his life with this gun. Sigh.""Cat Cat: Really? Meow!""Cooking Woman: It would be great if the real Otto was the priest.""Driving License Revoked: Zacyhik feels it's unimaginable.""Old Antique: People with obsessions are always different. I just don't know how long this world's Otto will last."Fu Hua typed word by word into her address book, completely unaware that the livestream's comment section could be expressed with thoughts. People like Pardofelis usually used their thoughts to post in the comment section.As for why Fu Hua couldn't do that—It could be the system's mischievousness, or perhaps Fu Hua hadn't noticed.After all, for Fu Hua, anything high-tech or metaphysical was difficult for her to adapt to quickly.Back to the plot.The priest looked at Joachim, who was fine, breathing heavily but speaking gently."Great... You're all okay."Then, thinking of something, he muttered to himself."Haha, dodging Theresa wasn't easy."With those words, Otto, as if using up his last bit of strength, closed his eyes and collapsed. Bronya saw this and rushed forward, hugging the priest.Then she realized he was unconscious.Bronya struggled to lift the priest up, but the tall man looked so frail. Seeing this, Bronya supported the unconscious Otto, then looked at the terrified Joachim and said softly,"He's unconscious. Come and help him. He just saved you."But Bronya's words didn't bring Joachim back to his senses. He continued to sit trembling in the snow, staring at the scene in front of him in fear.His appearance filled Bronya with a nameless rage.She grabbed the cross from the ground and angrily threw it at Joachim.Then, she demanded angrily,"What are you running from?""Your past? Or the priest and the people at the orphanage?"At this point, Bronya shook her head and continued her furious rant. "None of that. You're just running from yourself, you coward!"Bronya's angry words finally brought some of Joachim back to his senses, but his eyes were still filled with fear and anxiety. He couldn't meet Bronya's gaze and could only mutter,"I don't know... I don't know..."As he spoke, his eyes darkened, tears streaming down his cheeks."I don't know what's right."Bronya looked at the weeping Joachim and remained silent for a moment. Her anger dissipated considerably. She looked at him and spoke slowly."There aren't so many right and wrong in this world.""Only things have right and wrong, not people. So-called right and wrong for a person is simply the responsibility they bear after they've done something."As she spoke, Bronya's eyes reflected many thoughts: Seele, the people at the orphanage, Cocolia, and even herself.

"Bronya knows this is hard. Bronya was just like you once.""If you're afraid, then speak out. Don't keep quiet, and don't pretend it's okay. Tell those who care about you, and who care about you!""You still have family. Don't wait until it's too late to regret."Bronya's words hit Joachim's heart like a hammer, and also Bronya in real life.Bronya listened to her own words in the storyline, and her heart once again made up its mind. She looked up at Theresa beside her and spoke firmly to her."Dean."Theresa, who was sipping bitter melon juice and concentrating on the live broadcast, heard Bronya's words and immediately glanced at Bronya, looking at her in confusion."Bronya, what's wrong?"Mei, sitting nearby, also looked at Bronya. As for Kiana, to avoid getting yelled at for making a mistake during the livestream, she had already gone to her room to watch the livestream.Seeing the glances from Theresa and Mei, Bronya spoke firmly to them."Principal, Mei.""I want to go back to see Mother Cocolia. I want to talk to her."Mei was stunned by this and was about to say something when Theresa stopped her.Theresa looked at Bronya, her eyes filled with determination, and asked softly."Have you made up your mind, Bronya?"Bronya nodded quickly.Seeing this, Theresa nodded and spoke to Bronya. "Okay.""Bronya, then you can go back. But you have to be prepared.""We'll go with you then."Mei heard Theresa's words, looked at her again, and stopped trying to persuade her. She nodded to Bronya."We'll help you, Bronya."Bronya looked at the two of them and thanked them."Thank you.".......Back to the story, Joachim fell silent after hearing Bronya's words. Meanwhile, the children, who had discovered the priest's disappearance, rushed over in panic. Seeing the unconscious Otto, they were incredibly nervous.Surrounded by the children, they carried the priest back to the orphanage.The next day, Bronya and Seele were awakened by Theresa's knock on the door. They went to Joachim's room together, only to find it empty.Joachim had left without saying goodbye to anyone.Theresa sighed as she looked at the empty room. "He's gone after all."Bronya and Seele also lowered their heads in sorrow, silent. A sorrowful atmosphere permeated the three of them.Fortunately, Theresa quickly recovered herself. She looked at Bronya and Seele and spoke softly."Bronya, Seele, the priest has something to tell you."Bronya and Seele exchanged glances, then followed Theresa to the deepest room in the orphanage. There they were, confronted with a scene they couldn't imagine.The blond man lay on the bed, struggling to turn toward them. Crimson scars spread across his back, seemingly ripping him apart.Watching the three enter, he spoke weakly to Theresa."Theresa, it seems my cross fell in the snow."Theresa, hearing the faltering voice, spoke anxiously and hurriedly to the priest. "Father, rest well. I'll go get it back for you.""Next week, no, tomorrow, I'll take you to the town hospital. You'll get better."Hearing Theresa's words and seeing her panicked face, the priest shook his head with difficulty, his emerald eyes filled with tenderness.Kiana, watching the livestream, noticed that the object the priest was holding looked like the Kaslana family crest. She was puzzled as to why her family crest was in the priest's hands.As Kiana pondered, the priest addressed Theresa and the others."It's okay, that's okay. Joachim, is he gone?"No one responded to his question, but that lack of response was the best possible answer.Seeing this, Otto's eyes flashed with a mixture of loss and relief. Looking at the grieving children, the priest continued."I understand how he feels. After all, it was me who made him an orphan."Theresa said hurriedly upon hearing the priest's words, "That's not the priest's fault!"Otto shook his head and continued."Right and wrong can't answer all the world's questions.""I always ask myself if there was another way to save his father at that time.""But no matter how I thought about it, I chose to kill his father that day. Perhaps it was because in him, I saw a past version of myself, a self I wanted to understand."Theresa seemed to know what the priest was going to say, but she swallowed back what she was about to say.Otto continued."I also came into contact with taboos, dabbled in the power of sin, and ended up..."At this point, the priest's eyes flashed back to that sinful past, and he finally continued."No, I killed many innocent people.""But the Saint stopped me and rescued me from that abyss. Together, we escaped the organization and sealed the source of sin away in an unknown place."The priest's eyes lit up as he spoke of escaping with the Saint. The priest's words continued to echo in the crowd's ears."But we were both cursed, and she died two years later.""In that person's final moments, I asked her if she regretted her choice.""And now, I will convey her answer to you."As he spoke, a thought struck the priest, and a smile crossed his pale face. He looked at Bronya and the others and spoke softly."A person experiences three stages of growth in their life.""The first is understanding the difference between right and wrong.""The second is understanding that some things are not simply right or wrong.""The third is understanding that some things are neither right nor wrong, yet still firmly pursuing what they believe in and taking responsibility for them."After he finished speaking, the priest's eyes sparkled. His voice was calm, yet there was a hint of trembling. Perhaps he was recalling something, something that even time cannot erase.The priest's words were not yet finished. "I buried her in a foreign country and came here to build an orphanage. I understand Joachim's confusion, or rather, I was once confused myself.""So, I respect his choice."Hearing these words, Theresa and the children in the orphanage looked at the priest with tears in their eyes, crying out in sorrow."Father."The priest looked at the sorrow on the children's faces and, despite his extreme weakness, spoke to them."Children, I can't go back.""I've made too many mistakes. All I can do is take responsibility for my past.""But, thankfully, you're here. Thank you for allowing me to look back and discover happy, warm memories."Hearing this, Theresa, who had been by the priest's bedside, could no longer contain herself.She lay on the priest's body, sobbing."Father, you'll be fine!"Bronya fell silent, watching Otto struggle to stroke Theresa's hair with his large hands. Bronya called out softly, "Bronya, did you hear that?"Gallop—The door opened, and Joachim, clutching the priest's crucifix, looked at the dying priest on the bed and spoke slowly."Father, you lost this cross last night, so I found it. You said you'd give it to me."As he spoke, he clutched the cross tightly, like a child guarding his most precious possession.Joachim's tearful voice rang out again."But I'm still very confused and don't know what to do next.""But there's something I want to say no matter what—I'm willing. I'm willing to take this step and inherit this orphanage, to carry on your responsibilities!""So, please continue to be my family, and don't let me go down the wrong path!"After saying this, Joachim immediately collapsed on the bedside, tears streaming uncontrollably. Theresa said nothing, simply hugged him gently. The priest looked at the weeping Joachim, reached out his hand, and with difficulty placed it on his head. With a gentle, comforting smile, he spoke his final words to Joachim."I believe in you, Joachim. I believe you will find your own way."The priest clenched the pendant in his hand. The light in his eyes seemed to grow brighter.Then, looking back at the pendant, he murmured with deep nostalgia."I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race.""I have kept the faith you believed."A tear fell onto the wooden floor, then transformed into white light, obscuring the entire world."Cat Cat: Damn it, damn it, making me cry again. Damn it! Why did they let such a good priest die? Why? This plot is so depressing to me that my tears are almost dry! Ugh."---Chapter 128: The Queen is Angry, but the Consequences Are Not Serious"Dudu: I have fought the good fight, I have finished the path, I have kept the path. From now on, there is a crown of righteousness reserved for you!"Durandal stared at the screen, watching the full daylight, and murmured softly.For some reason, she wanted to say this.The priest in the video was worthy of admiration, but what about Otto in real life?As she thought, Durandal glanced at Otto, who was explaining the detailed plan to them. Otto happened to notice her.At Durandal's gaze, Otto paused, then smiled faintly at her and continued to explain the details of the mission.Durandal also turned her gaze away, looking at the live broadcast room that only she could see, and said softly in her heart. "For the future of this world, he's also worthy of admiration."

"Cooking Woman: Otto in this world is truly touching.""I Don't Want to Take a Test": This sentence was addressed to his Saint, truly touching! I have a feeling this Saint is connected to the Kaslana family!""Drunken Warrior": Idiot, how come everything is connected?""Don't Want to Go to Work": This really elevates the theme. Such a person is worthy of admiration."Xiyue observed the crowd's reaction to the priest's words and was not surprised. After all, when she experienced this storyline in her previous life, she was no less shocked than these people are now. After all, Otto in this world is truly popular and lovable.As for the real Otto, at this point, most players wanted him dead.Until Thus Spoke Apocalypse, reactions to Otto were split evenly between positive and negative. The discussion about him never stopped, even going beyond the mainstream.

This also speaks volumes about miHoYo's successful characterization of Otto.The last character to break through the mainstream was Elysia.

As she thought about this, Xiyue couldn't help but anticipate the expressions on Kallen, Bianka, and Otto's faces when they all saw Thus Spoke Apocalypse. It would surely be quite a spectacle.

Thinking of this, Xiyue's lips curled up uncontrollably.Back to the story, the children of the orphanage buried the priest with immense sorrow.After the funeral, Joachim, clutching the cross tightly in his hand, knelt before the priest's tombstone, tears streaming down his face as he embraced it and prayed."Father, you went first, to prepare the way for those who will come before you.""If you ask me why some people die young—because death comes first, and there is no more sorrow, wailing, pain, or terror. Because the past is over.""We know where you're going.""We also know your path."Theresa, standing behind Joachim, holding a white flower, also lowered her head, gazing at the tombstone, and spoke softly, tinged with sorrow. "Father, although you're gone, the doors of St. Freya Orphanage will remain open.""This is the choice Joachim and I have made, and this is the path we will take.""God will protect you, our father."After Theresa finished speaking, Joachim continued."God will protect you, our hero."...The second world ends.When Bronya opened her eyes again, she looked around at the familiar scene, but didn't see the person she was looking for.However, she felt a little relieved when she noticed the diary in her arms still glowing blue.At this moment, the mature Joachim appeared before Bronya, speaking with a smile. "Welcome back. You seem less worried than when you entered.""As part of the maze, I sense it's gradually disintegrating and shrinking. You're remarkable, and I suppose I should tell you the truth."Hearing this, Bronya looked at Joachim with a puzzled expression."What exactly happened in the Sea of Quanta?"Hearing this, Tesla put down her tools, pricked up her ears, and stared intently at the livestream. Einstein, standing by, saw her idiotic expression, and the usually stoic Tesla almost burst out laughing.But Tesla didn't care at the moment. She desperately wanted to know what had happened to Welt—more precisely, whether he was alive or dead.The Joachim in the story didn't waste any words and spoke to Bronya. "Welt Yang fought to the bitter end in the Sea of Quanta. His enemy was too powerful, and even his utmost efforts could not reverse the situation.""In his final moments, he chose to use all his remaining strength to construct a barrier separating the Sea of Quanta from reality."Bronya was puzzled upon hearing this."Barrier?"Joachim explained without further ado."This barrier doesn't isolate inanimate objects, but it 'tests' every living being that enters it."Seeing Bronya's thoughtful expression, Joachim nodded."That's right, Bronya. We are now in a massive maze.""Welt's body has dissipated. His existence, trapped in the quantum debt, has become the maze itself. Everything you see here reflects his past, his confusion.""And, his hope."After hearing Joachim's words, Tesla in reality relaxed. As long as he was safe, that was all that mattered. As one of those who knew Welt best, she knew just how powerful his life force was.Even if all humanity perished, Welt would certainly not die.This was the most concrete overview of his abilities.After hearing Joachim's words, Bronya remained silent for a moment before addressing him."Welt used his life to stop the Serpent's invasion of reality."Bronya spoke these words with immense sorrow. However, she wondered how Seele would feel once she learned Welt's nickname.After hearing Bronya's words, Joachim wasted no time in initiating the final test and explaining it to Bronya. "When you leave him, you will have left this maze. I will become your strength, guiding you to the location of the Core of Reason.""With his help, you can enter the Sea of Quanta.""But never touch the Herrscher Core for too long, or it will rip you apart."Bronya nodded firmly, and Joachim uttered his final words."Promise me, Bronya. No matter what you encounter next, do not let the Serpent escape from here."With that, Joachim opened the final test. Bronya stood in the aperture and muttered. "The final world, unlock it. Bronya can enter the Sea of Quanta.""Seele and the Gem of Desire are waiting for Bronya there.""Cat Posting: Are we going to see that so-called Serpent in this chapter? I'm curious about what it is!""Want to Buy an Island:...""I Don't Want to Take the Exam: Bronya only has eyes for Seele. What's going on here? I won't explain. Those who understand will understand, and those who don't will not say anything. I can only say that the waters are very deep."The forum jargon she had learned from Xiyue was applied by Kiana in this situation.From Kiana's words alone, Xiyue knew there was still too little homework. Instead of hearing Kiana's screams, she could only hear her playful laughter.Xiyue decided to buy another set of papers for Kiana to do.Kiana was already engrossed by this, completely unaware that she was being targeted.

Back to the story, before Bronya could even open her eyes, a multitude of sounds echoed through the darkness.The sound of wind, explosions, shouts, and roars.Just as Bronya's voice was about to continue echoing, Seele's voice brought her back to her senses."Sister Bronya, Sister Bronya!"Seele's voice called out to Bronya, but was quickly drowned out by the cacophony.However, after Seele's repeated calls, Bronya finally regained consciousness. Looking at the snowy landscape around her, a sense of familiarity washed over her.

Just as she was about to wonder why she was there.Kiana's voice echoed behind her."Huh—so you're okay, Bronya.""You suddenly fell headfirst into the snow. It was terrifying!"In reality, Kiana felt a much better mood upon seeing herself in the story. She rushed straight from her bedroom to the living room, excitedly showing off to Theresa and the others. The three ignored the paramecium and continued to watch intently.

Seeing this, Kiana remained unfazed, happily praising herself in the comment section, not caring at all about her own boasting.Bronya in the storyline was far from her ordinary self. The moment she saw Kiana, her eyes widened, her mouth dropped open, and she spoke in disbelief."Kiana!"Kiana was also startled by Bronya's words. Seeing her expression, she asked in confusion."Why do you look like you've seen a ghost? Did a cannonball blast you in the head?"As Kiana continued to ramble, Mei appeared behind her and spoke angrily. "Kiana, stop messing around. Everyone check your equipment, the battle is about to begin.""The general attack on the Herrscher of the Void is entering its final phase.""She's absorbed the energy of the Honkai Reactor and is summoning an army of Honkai Beasts through the dimensional rift."Hearing Mei's words, Bronya rubbed her head, bewildered, and pondered."Herrscher of the Void? But Kiana is right here. So, is this the Second Eruption?""Then why are Kiana and Mei appearing in this timeframe?"Just as Bronya was puzzled, the Honkai Beasts were about to descend upon them. Just as they were about to prepare for battle, Kiana discovered that the enemy had already been completely annihilated.As Kiana shared this news with everyone, the roar of engines echoed overhead. The Valkyries looked up and saw dozens of mechas descending from the sky.Then, a man wearing a scarf appeared, looking at Bronya and the others with an indifferent expression, and spoke calmly. "Did you survive, Valkyries?""Cat Cat: Is this Welt, the leader of Anti-Entropy, meow? He looks like Joachim grown up, but what shocks me is that he's also the First Herrscher of Reason, and he actually chose us to help fight the Honkai. This wouldn't have been possible in your previous era.""Don't Want to Go to Work: None of the Herrschers of the previous era are worth winning over. They have only one goal: to destroy all of humanity.""Dr. Lobster Head: This man won't die. Even if he died many times.""World's Cutest: The Second Eruption? Could this time be Bronya teaming up with Welt to fight Sirin, the Herrscher of the Void?""Queen: This traitor! Damn, damn!""Damn Driver's License Revoked: How deep is your hatred? Zacyhik doesn't understand.""Dudu: Then it's most likely Sirin."The Queen, who had barely recovered from her anger, was once again angered by the barrage. She recalled that battle, one after another, seemingly invincible.If there had been only one, she would have left them utterly annihilated.Alas.The chances of her regaining control of her body were slim at the moment.Thinking of this, the Queen grew even more furious.Angry, she could only unleash her emotions and rage within Kiana's consciousness.

... Meanwhile, in the Middle Ages, at Yae Village, at Yae Shrine.After Kallen personally fed her medicine, Yae Sakura's condition gradually improved, and color returned to hwr pale face. Seeing this, Kallen smiled happily.Then she sat down in front of Yae Sakura', holding her arm, staring into her rosy eyes, and asked sternly."Sakura, can you tell me about your past?""I want to know. I want to know why you were so desperate back then, why you harbored such intense hatred!""I want to know everything about you."

---Chapter 129: But Aren’t You Herrschers?Sirin was furious as she thought of that battle.Especially with the live broadcast later—what if they showed her getting beaten?Her powerful, invincible queen image!This was what made the Queen angry and a little anxious.She, the strongest Herrscher—the Herrscher of the Void—Sirin cared deeply about her image!As Sirin pondered in Kiana’s consciousness, the story in the live broadcast room continued.Just as Bronya was marveling at Welt’s grown-up appearance, Welt’s somewhat cold voice echoed in her and the others’ ears.“Don’t let your guard down. The war isn’t over yet.”“I will lead the mecha troops to eliminate the enemy in front and open a breakthrough.”Hearing Welt’s slightly cold words, and then looking at his cold eyes in the story, Tesla felt a little dazed.She could sense that the Welt in this world was strange, very unfamiliar. As one of the people who knew Welt best, Tesla knew full well that his eyes weren’t this cold, but rather a heart brimming with warmth amidst his rationality.Unlike now, she could only see a deep coldness in Welt’s eyes.Just as Tesla was wondering why Welt had changed so drastically, Mei in the storyline quickly replied to Welt.“Understood. The Valkyrie troops will maintain their offensive on the flanks, denying the enemy a chance to recover.”“Finally, thank you for your support, Mr. Welt.”Welt, hearing Mei’s thanks, replied with a still-stern expression.“Don’t trust others easily on the battlefield, Valkyrie. It could cost you your life.”The engines roared again, and Welt and his mecha troops departed deeper into the snowfield.“Cat Cat: Eh? This is the leader of Anti-Entropy. He gives me such a cold feeling.”“Want to Buy an Island: It’s very cold, especially that last sentence, which was completely devoid of emotion.”“Dudu: Welt Yang is the First Herrscher of Reason. He’s also the first Herrscher this century to side with humanity. But he’s definitely different from what I’ve seen of him before.”“Don’t Want to Go to Work: The First Herrscher sided with humanity. If only the Herrschers of the previous era could be like that!”Fuxi and Nuwa’s parents both died in the Great Disaster caused by the birth of the Herrschers.“Drunken Warrior: I’m curious why the Herrschers of the two eras are so different. For example, the four Herrschers known so far have almost all retained their humanity, and even sided with humanity. So why isn't the Herrschers of the previous era the same?”Himeko thought of Welt, Kiana, Mei, and the still-comatose Wendy.The Herrschers of this era were truly very different. She wasn’t the only one with this doubt; Theresa also shared it. Dr. Mei who was about to leave for COCOON with Kevin was also curious, not to mention Mobius.However, at the moment, Mobius and Elysia were engrossed in a conversation about metaphysics with the mysterious nun Aponia.Their attention wasn’t focused on the livestream.“Dr. Lobster Head: Yes, Welt in this world is strange, indescribably strange. He’s not like him in reality.”“World’s Cutest: I’ve worked with Anti-Entropy many times. Welt in the livestream will surely exhibit shocking behaviors and personalities, just like in previous worlds.”As everyone was puzzled by Welt’s identity, Bronya in the storyline also realized something was amiss.She watched Welt leave with his mecha troops, muttering to herself. “Welt Yang, the leader of Anti-Entropy, this is the first time Bronya has seen him.”“But there’s something so cold about him, so different from what Bronya remembers.”Thinking of this, Bronya scratched her head in confusion. As a former member of Anti-Entropy, she had seen Welt during her time at the orphanage.But Welt now looked completely different from her memory.Thinking of the changes in the characters in the previous two worlds, Bronya felt a surge of vigilance.As Bronya pondered, Kiana, watching Welt and the mecha beside her, excitedly exclaimed.“Oh my god, this guy can fly! He must be the boss of Anti-Entropy.”Mei, listening to Kiana’s words, explained with a look of helplessness.“This is the First Herrscher.”Hearing this, Kiana crossed her arms, raised her head slightly, and spoke to Mei with a disdainful look.“That guy is quite capable, dispatching so many Honkai beasts with a single wave of his hand.”“But I heard the First Herrscher was personally eliminated by the Bishop decades ago.”“Could this one be an imposter?”As she spoke, Kiana pondered. The more she thought about it, the more likely it seemed.Mei listened to Kiana’s words with a look of resignation on her face, but she realized that what Kiana said didn’t make sense. She ran a hand through her hair, recalling the records about Welt, and then replied to Kiana.“I don’t know the details, but I only know that he founded Anti-Entropy and declared that as a Herrscher, he would also fight for humanity.”“However, in all the years we’ve fought together, I’ve never seen a mecha unit with such a large number of members as the other Anti-Entropy cadres.”At this point, Mei realized something.Across from her, Kiana lowered her hands, thinking of those mechas, and spoke with confusion.“Those pilots don’t seem to be planning on getting out of the cab either.”“How suspicious! They’re not going to turn around and point their guns at us, are they?”Kiana told Mei about her worst fears and worst-case scenarios. Then, remembering Mei’s words, she said with disbelief.“What they’re saying about being human? I can’t believe it!”Hearing Kiana’s words, Mei felt a flicker of doubt.But thinking about how they were still talking about him after he had just saved them, it definitely wasn’t good. She quickly admonished Kiana.“Don’t say that, Kiana! He just saved us.”...Bronya, who had been watching them, felt increasingly puzzled as she listened to Kiana and Mei’s words. She rubbed her head, wondering.“A strange feeling is creeping over me.”At this moment, Seele appeared beside Bronya and shared her doubts.“Sister Bronya, I have a feeling something’s not right in this world.”Not only did they sense something was amiss, but the audience in the livestream also sensed something was amiss.“Cat Cat: I feel something strange too. Speaking of which, Kiana and Mei, you two are Herrschers too, aren’t you on our side? It just feels weird to hear all this.”

----Chapter 130: Mei Gives It Away for Free, Bronya Tears“Want to Buy an Island: Maybe Mei and Kiana in this world aren’t Herrschers.”“I Don’t Want to Take a Test: I’m not saying this, but this Welt is definitely weird. Not only does his appearance seem strange, but the way he speaks is also creepy.”“Drunken Warrior: There’s something wrong with this Welt.”Himeko’s years of combat instincts told her that the Welt before her was completely different from the real Welt. She sensed murderous intent in his gaze toward Bronya.It wasn’t just the people in the livestream who sensed something was amiss; Seele in the story also shared her intuition with Bronya.“Sister Bronya, this doesn’t look like St. Freya Academy, nor does it look like the orphanage. This world is dangerous!”Seele’s fearful eyes locked onto Bronya, and with the help of Project Bunny, Bronya gently stroked her little head. Without floating, Bronya was currently no taller than Seele.Bronya comforted Seele.“Don’t be afraid, Seele. Bronya will protect you.”Then, the future Herrscher of Flamescion and the Herrscher of Thunder, along with Seele—who had inherited the power of the Herrscher of Death’s stigmata—set out to defeat the Herrscher of the Void, Sirin.

After dispatching the surrounding Honkai beasts, Kiana excitedly exclaimed:“You bastard Second Herrscher, you’ve run out of troops, haven’t you? Time for a reckoning!”Hearing Kiana’s words, a flurry of questions swirled in the audience.“You’re scolding yourself?”“As expected of you, Paramecium!”Meanwhile, Pardofelis watched the Kiana in the storyline.

A question that had long puzzled her arose in her heart. She wanted to ask whether this Kiana was the real Kiana or the Paramecium.However, just as she was about to ask, Pardofelis realized it would be a bad idea.After all, the Paramecium was also in the livestream. Yet, she was deeply curious about this question and desperately wanted to know.

Unfortunately, Pardo still didn’t dare ask.Although she wasn’t well-educated, her years of experience on Sundown Alley had taught her a saying: curiosity kills the cat!At the same time, a dramatic shift took place in the plot.

Just as Kiana and Mei were about to lead the Valkyries in their final assault on Sirin, Welt’s icy voice rang out.“A dignified Herrscher of the Void has been forced into such a predicament by humans.”Sirin, lying gravely wounded on the ground, looked up at the source of the voice. Welt’s face was as cold as ice, gazing down at her from above. He extended his right hand, a pale blue light emanating from his palm, and spoke coldly.“But it doesn’t matter anymore. Use your power for my benefit!”As Welt finished his words, countless voids materialized behind him, unleashing powerful artillery fire upon the kneeling Sirin.

In reality, as Sirin watched the scene before her, countless questions filled her mind.“???”What was this traitorous ant saying?How dare he?At this moment, Sirin was furious. She knew humans were shameless, but she had never expected this traitor to go this far.He actually distorted right and wrong, falsifying the truth!“Queen: ? This shameless, despicable traitorous ant, distorting reality. Disgusting bastard! It was the Herrscher of the Void who clearly defeated him, and yet he has the audacity to say these things here. Shameless!”The other viewers were puzzled by the Queen’s comments, yet also had puzzled expressions in their minds, especially those who understood the Second Eruption.

After spending so long in the livestream, they certainly knew who this Queen was.Although the livestream system prevented revealing real names, it was still possible to guess from their daily conversations. Hearing Sirin’s words, the few people who hadn’t understood the truth perked up instantly.“Cat Cat: Meow? What are you saying? Tell me, tell me! Which one is true?”“I Don’t Want a Test: Did the Anti-Entropy leader completely defeat Sirin in the Second Eruption?”“Damn Your Driver’s License: Zaychik wants to know too.”“Cook: What’s going on?”Tesla saw the comments in the barrage and shook her head helplessly. Faced with these inquiries, even with her fiery temper, she felt embarrassed to reveal the truth.She couldn’t tell them that their Anti-Entropy leader had simply given up in the fight against the Herrscher of the Void.Tesla felt she had to give Welt some face.But Durandal wasn’t going to give the Anti-Entropy leader any face. Knowing most of the inside story of the Second Eruption, she had a strange expression on her face and spoke in the barrage.“Durandal: Well, the battle between Alliance Leader Welt and the Herrscher of the Void here is the opposite of what happened in reality.”As soon as Durandal finished speaking, the chat fell silent for a few seconds before erupting in a frenzy. The Queen, looking at the comments, brightened.“These ants are quite discerning.”“They know no one can defeat this Queen!”Tesla, looking at the barrage, reached out to cover her face.Xiyue watched this scene with a smile that never faltered. Although she knew that this world’s Welt was testing Bronya’s courage to sacrifice everything for her companions and the world, as for the plot involving the Herrscher of the Void’s core, Xiyue felt it was a personal vendetta.After all, during the Second Eruption, although Welt fought Sirin several times, he was ultimately defeated.There was no way around it; Sirin during the Second Eruption was truly absurdly strong.Back to the storyline, Kiana noticed something was amiss with Welt and hurriedly ordered all the Valkyries to withdraw from the battlefield. After absorbing Sirin’s Herrscher core in mid-air, Welt calmly gazed at the battlefield below.Looking at the retreating Valkyries, he spoke calmly.“Seeking advantage and avoiding harm, knowing how to escape is the most important instinct of animals.”“Run, just like I did back then, hiding here and there like a wounded beast, trying to survive.”“But you have nowhere to escape!”Welt extended his hand, and the power of the Herrscher of Reason erupted. Countless mecha troops appeared at his feet, chasing the retreating Valkyries.Looking at the dense swarm of mechas, Kiana said angrily:“These mechas seem to appear out of thin air. There’s no way to defeat them all!”“Is he a 3D printer?”Kiana’s sarcasm was as sharp as ever. Mei then hurriedly ordered all the Valkyries to retreat to the Babylon Lab, but before the Valkyries could carry out their final orders, they vanished in the hail of gunfire.Kiana, seeing this, a look of panic spread across her face, and she cried out.“Mei!!!!”Then, smoke obscured her form, and something burst forth from the shroud of smoke—a purple mecha shimmering with pure light. Like cold, steel tombstones, they announced the Valkyries’ impending fate.Seele, standing beside Bronya, observed the plight of Kiana and Mei.She began to tremble, hugging herself, her face filled with panic.“Ah? She? She?”Bronya had no time to grieve, no time to express herself. She quickly grabbed Seele’s hand and retreated.The sight of Mei’s disappearance left the audience stunned.“Cat Cat: Huh? Mei is gone just like that? This is too much for me to accept. The third world is so dangerous!”“I Don’t Want to Take the Exam: Damn it, damn it, I’m going to kill him right now. Mei, my Mei!!”In real life, Kiana—regardless of reality or not—saw Mei gone, her blood pressure instantly soared.

A terrifying aura emanated from her body, and twin guns appeared in her hands.She covered her face with one hand, her silver eyes flickering between her fingers.The terrifying aura emanating from Kiana continued to rise. The Queen in Kiana’s consciousness sensed Kiana’s shifting emotions. She felt a surge of joy. She had thought that after this livestream, her chances of possessing Kiana’s body would be greatly reduced.

She thought she could only wait for the opportunity.She hadn’t expected that opportunity to arrive so soon.As long as Kiana experienced a significant emotional upheaval, she could seize control of her body.Thinking of this, Sirin spoke expectantly. “Get angrier, angrier!”Just as Kiana’s emotions were about to reach a breaking point, and she was about to lose her mind,Kiana’s head jolted, followed by Mei’s irritated voice.“Kiana, what are you yelling about!”“I’m perfectly fine here. That’s just a parallel world, even fake. Why are you so excited?”Mei’s words caused Kiana’s anger to subside, and her rationality returned. She looked at Mei in front of her, taking in the helpless expression on her face.Kiana didn’t care. She hugged Mei to her chest, pushed her onto the bed, and held her tightly, fearing she would disappear at any moment.Mei looked at Kiana like this but said nothing, letting Kiana hold her.After a while, Kiana finally lifted her head from Mei’s chest, looked at her, and snorted.“I don’t care, real or fake, Mei must not be harmed.”“Don’t Want to Go to Work: Compared to the previous two worlds, this world is truly dangerous.”“Durandal: Mei is killed right off the bat. Looks like this test for Bronya is going to be incredibly difficult.”“Cook: I feel weird.”After all, seeing yourself killed by a mecha always feels strange.“Damn Your Driver’s License: Zaychik wants to kill them all!”“The Cutest in the World: In this world, it seems Welt didn’t choose humanity, but…”“I promised Mei, I’d protect her!”Listening to Kiana’s childlike words, Mei felt a surge of warmth in her heart.

Looking at the white-haired girl before her, she reached out her hand and patted Kiana’s cheek a few times.“You, you!”But those purple eyes were filled with tenderness.“Ouch, Mei, it hurts, it hurts! Let go…”...Sirin, who had been hoping in her consciousness that Kiana would lose her mind so she could take control of her body, watched this scene through Kiana’s eyes. Her composure had barely recovered, and she exploded with rage once more.It was almost there, almost there.She, the strongest Herrscher in history, Sirin, was back!But unexpectedly, Mei had stopped her.Thinking of this, Sirin’s murderous intent against Mei deepened.But now she could only rage helplessly. After all, even if she moved around in Kiana’s consciousness now, it wouldn’t cause her any trouble.Because Kiana had been used to Sirin doing this so many times, Sirin had gotten used to it.Xiyue glanced at the comments and wasn’t surprised. She had also wanted to curse when she saw this scene in her previous life. It had only been a short while, and Mei was already dead.A Herrscher was gone just like that?Even if it was fake, it wouldn’t do!One can only imagine how furious Mei’s fans were when they saw this; they almost formed a group to attack miHoYo.Back to the story, Bronya successfully evacuated with Seele and Kiana. Inside the Babylon Lab, the three of them also received distress signals from other Valkyries.Bronya was now bewildered and asked in confusion:“Why would the First Herrscher attack us?”Before Bronya could finish her words, Kiana, beside her, nearly overcome with anger over Mei’s death, quickly retorted.“Why? You’re still asking why?”“Because he’s a Herrscher!”“Their souls were long ago devoured by the Honkai. That face was just a tool to deceive humanity!”“He killed Mei! Mei!”At the end, Kiana, unable to control her emotions any longer, roared at Bronya.Only then did Bronya realize that Mei had died.“Mei-nee."Suddenly, Bronya realized something was amiss.“Something’s wrong. It’s very strange. Neither Welt nor Kiana seem like themselves anymore.”“This world is not only dangerous, but also filled with disorder and chaos.”Bronya was calmly analyzing the situation when Seele’s soft voice rang in her ear, interrupting her train of thought.“Sister Bronya!”Bronya instinctively looked towards Seele and exclaimed in shock.“Seele!”Seele lay quietly tucked away in the corner, her shoulder bruised and blood dripping down her arm.But Seele remained unaware, still clinging to her, her body trembling, still unable to recover from Mei’s death. Seeing this, Bronya could only hold the girl tightly.At this moment, the relentless artillery fire and the corpses strewn across the ground gradually crushed her spirit.

At this moment, Bronya noticed that Seele was still the same timid and fragile girl who would hide in her box and tremble when she was afraid.But she was trying to be strong, not to worry her, not to cause her any trouble.Seeing Seele like this, Bronya felt a surge of guilt and sadness, and she comforted her.“Hold on a little longer. This is the last world. Bronya will be able to take you away soon.”“I’ll take you back to reality, take you to school, to the amusement park, to the beach. We agreed to go to the sea together.”As she spoke these words, Bronya’s voice trembled with tears, but with the last sentence, she regained her resolve.“Bronya has come to fulfill her promise to Seele!”