Bridge of the Hyperion
Alarms continued to echo throughout the bridge.
Bronya stood before Theresa, her expression unusually tense.
Bronya: "Principal Theresa, the Bronya could not locate Dr. Einstein."
Theresa immediately turned toward her.
Theresa: "Why is this happening?"
Bronya gestured toward the preparation chamber.
Bronya: "The Bronya last saw her in the prep chamber but it is now empty, save for a message on the screen."
Theresa and Bronya approached the console.
A complex algorithm for locating the Gem of Desire was left on the display.
It was just as Einstein had said. She made all preparations for retrieving the Gem.
Theresa studied the calculations carefully.
Her expression gradually darkened.
Theresa: "Einstein would have told us if that was the case… I suspect something…"
Before either of them could investigate further, another warning suddenly appeared on the bridge's main monitor.
Bronya immediately turned toward it.
Bronya: "Principal, violent Honkai energy reactions were detected on the Pacific seafloor…"
Another alert followed almost immediately.
Bronya: "Nearby Honkai beasts are converging towards The Deep."
Theresa's eyes widened.
Theresa: "Honkai beasts? Could it be…"
She clenched her fists.
There was no longer any time to investigate Einstein's disappearance.
With no other choice, Bronya and Theresa rushed outside to confront the incoming Honkai beasts.
The moment they arrived, they were met by an overwhelming sight.
Hundreds of Honkai beasts were converging on The Deep.
Their roars echoed across the battlefield as they charged toward the massive structure.
Theresa tightened her grip on her weapon.
Bronya silently surveyed the battlefield.
There were too many.
Then Bronya reached for the blue crystal necklace around her neck.
She held it tightly.
Her determination flowed through the crystal.
At that moment—
Five transparent warriors appeared around her.
Their forms slowly became clearer.
The first warrior was Ryusoul Gold Noblesse, armed with the Mosa Breaker and Ryusoul Calibur.
Beside him stood Kamen Rider G3-X, wielding the devastating GX-05 Kerberos.
The third warrior was Kamen Rider Snipe Level 50, his weapon already prepared.
The fourth was MagiShine, holding the MagiLamp Buster.
Finally, ToQ 1gou Hyper Mode appeared, carrying the powerful Daikaiten Cannon.
The five warriors stood silently beside Bronya.
Bronya raised her hand.
Project Bunny materialised behind her.
Its massive mechanical frame landed heavily on the ground.
The Honkai beasts charged.
Bronya gave the command.
Project Bunny opened fire.
At the same time, the five transparent warriors unleashed their attacks.
Ryusoul Gold Noblesse charged forward, cutting through the incoming Honkai beasts with the Ryusoul Calibur and blast some with the Mosa Breaker.
Kamen Rider G3-X raised the GX-05 Kerberos and unleashed a devastating barrage.
Kamen Rider Snipe Level 50 opened fire, tearing through the approaching swarm.
MagiShine fired powerful blasts from the MagiLamp Buster.
ToQ 1gou Hyper Mode raised the Daikaiten Cannon.
A massive blast erupted across the battlefield.
Together with Project Bunny's overwhelming firepower—
The Honkai beasts were blasted into dust.
For a brief moment, silence returned.
Then—
A familiar voice echoed behind them.
Cocolia: "Theresa… Bronya…"
Theresa immediately turned around.
Her expression hardened.
Theresa: "What did you do, Cocolia? The Honkai beasts are attacking The Deep."
Cocolia's eyes narrowed.
Cocolia: "I was about to ask you the same thing."
She turned toward The Deep.
Cocolia: "The Eye has been activated. The Honkai beasts are attracted to its energy."
Bronya immediately understood what that meant.
Bronya: "The portal to the Sea of Quanta is open?"
Theresa didn't hesitate.
She immediately moved toward The Deep.
Theresa: "Get out of my way! We're going in!"
Cocolia stepped aside.
A faint, cold smile appeared on her face.
Cocolia: "All yours, Theresa. I won't be in your way, especially when you're marching towards hell."
Then her gaze shifted toward Bronya.
Her expression changed.
Cocolia: "But I forbid Bronya to go with you."
Bronya stopped.
Bronya: "…"
Cocolia stepped closer.
Cocolia: "The Eye is out of control. Thousands of Honkai beasts are heading this way."
She looked toward the distance.
More roars could already be heard.
Cocolia: "Schicksal will not stand idle. We're doomed if we stay."
Cocolia's voice became firm.
Cocolia: "We have decided to give up The Deep. Leave with us."
Bronya looked toward the entrance.
Einstein was missing.
The Sea of Quanta had opened.
She could not simply leave.
Bronya: "The Bronya must do something."
Cocolia's expression hardened.
Cocolia: "What can you do? Listen to your Matushka! Leave with us."
Bronya remained silent.
Bronya: "…"
Then she slowly shook her head.
Bronya: "The Bronya refuses."
Cocolia's eyes widened.
Immediately, she turned toward her forces.
Cocolia: "Tactical mechs! Stop her right there!"
Several tactical mechs rushed forward.
Their weapons locked onto Bronya and Theresa.
Before they could fire—
A golden flash crossed the battlefield.
Ryusoul Gold Noblesse moved first.
The tactical mechs were cut apart before they could react.
Kamen Rider G3-X immediately followed, unleashing a barrage from the GX-05 Kerberos.
Explosions tore through the remaining machines.
Kamen Rider Snipe Level 50 opened fire.
More tactical mechs were obliterated.
MagiShine raised the MagiLamp Buster and unleashed a powerful magical blast.
The final group of machines was sent flying.
Then—
ToQ 1gou Hyper Mode raised the Daikaiten Cannon.
The last tactical mechs disappeared beneath a massive explosion.
Within seconds, Cocolia's forces had been completely destroyed.
Nothing remained between Bronya, Theresa, and The Deep.
Cocolia stared at the battlefield.
Her expression tightened.
Cocolia: "…Stop!"
Bronya continued walking.
Cocolia's voice followed her.
Cocolia: "Come back, Bronya."
Bronya stopped.
For a moment, she didn't turn around.
Then she spoke.
Bronya: "The Bronya is no longer a child, Matushka…"
She finally looked back.
Bronya: "…She has grown up a long time ago."
Cocolia's eyes widened.
Cocolia: "…!"
Bronya turned away again.
There was nothing more to say.
As Theresa and Bronya continued toward The Deep, Cocolia quickly activated her communicator.
Cocolia: "Roza… Lili…"
The communicator crackled.
Cocolia's voice became urgent.
Cocolia: "Bronya is heading to The Deep. Go help her!"
She immediately added another warning.
Cocolia: "Do not approach the Sea of Quanta!"
The twins responded immediately.
Rozaliya and Liliya: "Aye!"
The communication ended.
Cocolia slowly lowered her communicator.
Cocolia: "…"
Her anger finally erupted.
Cocolia: "Curses!"
Cocolia slammed her fist into the wall.
Blood began to trickle down from her fresh wounds.
She stood there in silence.
Then—
Ghostly footsteps echoed through the darkness.
Cocolia immediately turned.
A figure slowly emerged from the shadows.
???: "I'm impressed, Cocolia."
Cocolia's eyes narrowed.
Cocolia: "I'm not in the mood to entertain you, vile worm!"
The mysterious figure stepped forward.
The shadows slowly receded.
The figure revealed himself to be Gray Serpent.
He regarded Cocolia with his usual unsettling calmness.
Gray Serpent: "I must admit, you're the best partner I've ever dealt with."
He slowly applauded.
Gray Serpent: "I have to applaud the way you've turned this unfavorable situation around."
Cocolia remained silent.
Gray Serpent continued.
Gray Serpent: "I don't know how you're always ready to sacrifice anything at your disposal."
His voice carried a strange mixture of admiration and mockery.
Gray Serpent: "You are an outstanding Matushka, Cocolia. The Serpent… approves."
Cocolia said nothing.
Cocolia: "…"
Her hand tightened around the photograph she carried.
The image showed Rozaliya, Liliya, Sin Mal, Bronya, and Seele.
Her children.
The people she had wanted to protect.
But Bronya had chosen to leave.
Again.
Cocolia lowered her head.
Cocolia: "Why, Bronya? WHY?!"
Within The Deep
The battlefield had become increasingly chaotic.
Honkai beasts continued pouring into the area from every direction, their roars echoing through the ruins surrounding The Deep.
Bronya scanned the battlefield and the readings on her display.
Her expression grew increasingly serious.
Bronya: "No sign of Dr. Einstein. Energy fluctuations in the Eye are intensifying."
Theresa destroyed another approaching Honkai beast and immediately turned toward Bronya.
Theresa: "Dammit. We're getting more and more Honkai beasts."
Even with the five blue-colored transparent warriors fighting alongside them, the situation was rapidly becoming overwhelming.
Ryusoul Gold Noblesse raised the Mosa Breaker.
A powerful blast erupted from the weapon, tearing through an entire group of Honkai beasts and sending their remains flying across the battlefield.
Kamen Rider G3-X stood nearby, the GX-05 Kerberos raised.
He unleashed a barrage of powerful shots into the incoming horde.
Explosions erupted one after another.
Kamen Rider Snipe Level 50 remained further behind the group.
The cannon mounted on his body fired repeatedly, blasting enormous groups of Honkai beasts away before they could get close.
MagiShine raised the MagiLamp Buster.
Powerful magical shots struck the battlefield, shooting several airborne Honkai beasts from the sky.
Meanwhile, ToQ 1gou Hyper Mode aimed the Daikaiten Cannon toward another incoming wave.
A devastating blast erupted.
Dozens of Honkai beasts disappeared in the explosion.
Yet—
There were still too many.
For every Honkai beast that fell, more seemed to emerge from the surrounding waters and ruins.
Then a familiar voice called out.
Rozaliya: "Hey, are you doing alright?"
Bronya immediately turned around.
Bronya: "Roza… Lili…"
The twins had arrived.
Liliya casually raised her weapon.
Liliya: "Don't worry, Bronya. We're here to help."
She suddenly looked toward the incoming swarm.
Liliya: "Ooops. Incoming enemies."
The battlefield immediately erupted again.
A massive group of Honkai beasts charged toward them.
Bronya immediately summoned Project Bunny.
The mechanical rabbit deployed its weapons and opened fire.
At the same time, the five transparent warriors moved.
Kamen Rider Snipe Level 50 remained at the rear.
His attention was focused entirely on the massive swarm.
The cannon mounted on his body continued firing relentlessly, blasting Honkai beasts away in enormous explosions.
The other four warriors immediately moved to protect Bronya, Theresa, Rozaliya, and Liliya.
A massive Honkai beast suddenly lunged toward Bronya from behind.
Before Bronya could turn—
Ryusoul Gold Noblesse grabbed her and pulled her away.
The Honkai beast's claws crashed into the ground where she had been standing.
Noblesse immediately retaliated.
The Ryusoul Calibur flashed through the air.
The creature was cut down.
Another Honkai beast charged toward Theresa.
Kamen Rider G3-X immediately moved between them.
The warrior grabbed Theresa and pulled her away from the incoming attack.
The beast smashed into the ground.
G3-X raised the GX-05 Kerberos.
The weapon fired at point-blank range.
The Honkai beast is now filled with holes and fall to the ground.
Rozaliya swung her weapon toward another enemy.
But several more suddenly surrounded her.
Before she could react, MagiShine appeared beside her.
He grabbed Rozaliya and pulled her out of the encirclement.
A magical blast erupted from the MagiLamp Buster.
The surrounding Honkai beasts were blasted away.
Rozaliya: "They're just like the roaches in the orphanage. Endless!"
Meanwhile, Liliya found herself directly in the path of another charging beast.
ToQ 1gou Hyper Mode immediately appeared beside her.
The transparent warrior grabbed Liliya and pulled her out of harm's way.
The Honkai beast crashed past them.
ToQ 1gou Hyper Mode immediately raised the Daikaiten Cannon.
A massive blast destroyed the creature.
Bronya and the twins regrouped.
Theresa looked toward the surrounding waters.
More Honkai beasts were emerging.
Theresa: "The Honkai beasts are invading this place from the sea."
She quickly examined the nearby control systems.
Theresa: "We must activate the pressure control to flush them out."
Liliya glanced nervously toward the dark depths surrounding them.
For once, her usual sleepy expression looked slightly uneasy.
Liliya: "I don't feel too good about this place, Roza…"
Rozaliya turned toward her.
Liliya slowly looked around.
Liliya: "I feel like something is staring at us…"
Rozaliya suddenly placed a hand against her head.
Rozaliya: "Yeah. I feel kinda dizzy. I don't remember eating any weird stuff."
The fighting gradually began to slow.
The remaining Honkai beasts were quickly eliminated by the combined firepower of Project Bunny and the five transparent warriors.
At last—
Silence.
Rozaliya let out a relieved sigh.
Rozaliya: "Well, I'm glad the battle's over…"
Liliya immediately looked toward the distance.
Liliya: "Ooops. Battle ain't over. Here they come again."
Rozaliya slowly turned.
Another massive wave was approaching.
Liliya frowned.
Liliya: "Curses. I think every Honkai beast in the ruins is heading this way."
As though her words had summoned them—
A horde of Honkai beasts appeared.
The massive swarm quickly flooded the area.
Within seconds, the battlefield was surrounded.
Rozaliya: "Is this a joke or something? I guess every beast in the Pacific is heading this way!"
Theresa looked at the endless horde.
For once, even she looked genuinely concerned.
Theresa: "(This has to be the worst timing ever.)"
She clenched her fists.
Theresa: "(We must hold them back. We can't afford to lose The Deep.)"
Then Theresa suddenly stopped.
Her eyes widened.
Theresa: "…!"
She looked toward Bronya and the twins.
A decision had been made.
Theresa: "Let a real adult take care of this. Bronya, tell your warriors to get the girls to safety!"
Bronya's eyes widened slightly.
Theresa stepped forward.
Theresa: "Don't get too close to me!"
Heavy chains suddenly extended through the battlefield.
They wrapped around the massive crimson cross and began pulling it toward Theresa.
Bronya immediately understood what Theresa intended to do.
Theresa stood silently.
Theresa: "…"
Flashback
Theresa stood before Einstein.
Her expression was considerably less confident than it was now.
Theresa: "Erm… Can you uninstall Gleipnir, or do something about it?"
Einstein calmly looked toward her.
Einstein: "Of course. So long as you're ready."
Back to the Present
The memory disappeared.
Theresa looked toward the approaching horde.
Theresa: "…"
Her expression hardened.
Theresa: "I'm more than ready!"
Energy surged around her.
The chains tightened.
Theresa: "Blood Knight: Moonlight…"
The crimson cross responded.
Theresa: "Activate!"
A violent surge of Honkai energy erupted across the battlefield.
Theresa's combat system activated.
THE SUIT SYSTEM ACTIVATED
SYSTEM: Warning. Active element level critical.
SYSTEM: "Initiating countdown. 10…"
The energy surrounding Theresa intensified.
SYSTEM: "9… 8… 7…"
The chains rattled violently.
SYSTEM: "6… 5… 4…"
The crimson light surrounding Theresa grew brighter.
SYSTEM: "3… 2… 1…"
Then—
SYSTEM: "Level 3 restrictions lifted."
Theresa was completely transformed.
She now stood as the Blood Knight: Moonlight.
The Honkai beasts roared.
Honkai Beast: "…!!"
The entire horde assaulted the Blood Knight.
She faced a legion of carapace horrors with horns, fangs, and claws gleaming with death.
But none of them could land a hit on her.
Theresa moved.
A bloodied spear tore through the first group.
Chains followed.
They wrapped around several Honkai beasts before violently tearing them apart.
Another beast lunged toward her.
Theresa disappeared from its sight.
Then reappeared behind it.
Her spear pierced through the creature.
It shattered.
Her chains continued moving across the battlefield.
One after another, the Honkai beasts were caught and destroyed.
In a furious storm of blades and chains, all the monsters were shattered into pieces.
Bronya watched from a safe distance alongside Rozaliya and Liliya.
The five transparent warriors remained nearby.
Kamen Rider Snipe Level 50 continued firing into the battlefield whenever another group attempted to approach them.
The Honkai horde dwindled at an astonishing pace.
But the battle was far from over.
Theresa's instincts suddenly warned her.
Something was wrong.
She stopped.
Theresa: "…!"
Her eyes turned toward the Eye of the Deep.
Theresa: "Something's coming…"
Bronya immediately checked her equipment.
Her expression changed.
Bronya: "Principal, the Bronya has detected a strong energy signature… and it's approaching fast."
The readings suddenly began increasing at an alarming rate.
Bronya stared at the monitor.
Bronya: "Wait… what is that?"
The energy signature continued rising.
Bronya: "The energy signature is coming straight from the Eye of the Deep."
Theresa slowly tightened her grip on her weapon.
Something was moving.
Something enormous.
Theresa's voice became deadly serious.
Theresa: "Something… is approaching!"
Then—
The waters around the Eye of the Deep violently erupted.
A massive shockwave spread across the entire area.
The five transparent warriors immediately moved into defensive positions.
Project Bunny raised its weapons.
Bronya, Rozaliya, and Liliya stared toward the enormous opening.
Something slowly emerged.
A gigantic humanoid Honkai creature rose from the Eye of the Deep.
Its massive body towered over the battlefield.
The surrounding ruins trembled beneath its weight.
The twins looked up.
The Twins: "WHOAH! That's a big one!"
The gigantic humanoid creature finally emerged completely from the Eye of the Deep.
Its enormous body towered over the ruins.
The creature was known as Tlaloc.
The moment its feet touched the battlefield, the entire area trembled beneath its immense weight.
Bronya immediately analyzed the enormous enemy.
Before she could issue another command—
Tlaloc moved.
The creature raised one of its massive palms before bringing it crashing down toward the group.
The sheer force of the attack created a violent gust of wind.
But before the enormous hand could crush them—
Kamen Rider G3-X stepped forward.
The transparent warrior raised both of his hands.
The gigantic palm crashed into them.
BOOM!
The ground beneath G3-X cracked.
Yet he did not move.
Using both hands, Kamen Rider G3-X stopped Tlaloc's massive palm.
For several seconds, the two remained locked in place.
The gigantic creature attempted to force its hand downward.
G3-X resisted.
Bronya: "Spread out!"
The group immediately moved.
Bronya, Theresa, Rozaliya, and Liliya quickly scattered across the battlefield.
With the others safely out of danger, G3-X pushed back.
His strength surged.
With both arms, he shoved Tlaloc's enormous hand away with tremendous force.
The gigantic humanoid creature staggered backward.
Tlaloc: "…!!"
Kamen Rider G3-X immediately took advantage of the opening.
The transparent warrior summoned the GX-05 Kerberos.
The massive weapon appeared in his hands.
G3-X raised it toward Tlaloc.
Then fired.
A barrage of powerful shots struck the creature's body.
Explosions erupted across Tlaloc's enormous frame.
At the same time—
Ryusoul Gold Noblesse raised his weapon the Mosa Breaker.
A powerful blast tore through the air.
Kamen Rider Snipe Level 50 immediately joined the attack.
The cannon mounted on his body fired.
The combined barrage struck Tlaloc.
The gigantic creature staggered again.
Cracks and damage began appearing across its body.
Tlaloc: "…!!"
The creature roared in pain.
But the warriors continued.
Magishine then create a magical barrier formed around Bronya, Rozaliya, and Liliya.
The shimmering barrier protected the three girls from falling debris and the shockwaves caused by Tlaloc's movements.
He then turn his attention back to the creature as he blast it with the MagiLamp Buster.
ToQ 1gou Hyper Mode suddenly rushed forward.
The transparent warrior accelerated directly toward the gigantic creature.
Then—
CRASH!
ToQ 1gou slammed into Tlaloc with tremendous force.
The gigantic creature staggered backward once again.
Bronya immediately issued another command.
Project Bunny raised its weapons.
A powerful barrage erupted toward Tlaloc.
The creature was struck repeatedly.
Explosions covered its body.
Meanwhile, Rozaliya and Liliya joined ToQ 1gou Hyper Mode.
The transparent warrior rushed toward Tlaloc once more.
At the exact moment ToQ 1gou slammed into the gigantic creature—
The twins followed.
Both girls raised their claymores.
They slashed.
Their attacks cut into Tlaloc's damaged body.
Tlaloc: "…!!"
The creature roared in pain from the onslaught.
Its massive body staggered toward the Eye of the Deep.
Bronya immediately checked her readings.
Her expression changed.
Bronya: "The unknown enemy is heading back to the Sea of Quanta…"
Then another warning appeared.
Bronya's eyes widened.
Bronya: "Wait. Energy levels of the Sea of Quanta are falling…"
She continued monitoring the readings.
The conclusion became obvious.
Bronya: "Is the portal to the Sea of Quanta collapsing?"
Tlaloc turned toward the Eye.
Tlaloc: "…!!"
The gigantic creature made one final desperate movement.
Its immense power erupted across the battlefield.
The monstrosity's final struggles obliterated the platform that the girls and warriors stood on.
Bronya: "…!!"
The ground shattered.
The platform collapsed beneath them.
Massive pieces of rubble were thrown in every direction.
The shattered ruins separated the girls from one another.
Bronya's mind raced.
She was the only one capable of making the next move.
Reason commanded her to ensure her own safety, join her friends, and devise a strategy.
But…
The Eye would close at any moment.
Einstein was gone, and she was the only one who could reopen it.
Very soon, Schicksal would take advantage of the chaos and besiege the ruins.
If that was to happen, the Gem of Desire would be forever lost to them.
What should she do?
Neither the Principal nor Dr. Einstein could give her advice.
Bronya must decide…
Bronya stared toward the collapsing Eye.
The swirling gateway to the Sea of Quanta was becoming increasingly unstable.
There would not be another opportunity.
Her expression hardened.
Bronya: "This is… our final chance…"
Rozaliya's voice suddenly echoed across the collapsing ruins.
Rozaliya: "Wait! Bronya!"
Bronya looked toward her friend.
Despite the chaos surrounding them, her voice remained calm.
Bronya: "Have no fear, Roza."
She looked toward the Eye once more.
Bronya: "The Bronya will be back."
Then Bronya leaped.
She disappeared into the swirling depths of the Eye.
For a brief moment, the five transparent warriors remained behind.
Kamen Rider G3-X.
Ryusoul Gold Noblesse.
Kamen Rider Snipe Level 50.
MagiShine.
ToQ 1gou Hyper Mode.
Their bodies began to glow.
The warriors turned toward the collapsing gateway.
Then their transparent forms broke apart.
Blue particles filled the air.
The five warriors transformed into streams of blue light.
They flew toward Bronya.
The particles were absorbed back into the blue crystal necklace around her neck.
The necklace followed its owner into the Sea of Quanta.
Then—
The swirling darkness swallowed Bronya completely.