In a blink of an eye, Zeus had wandered into the year 2000. During this time, She hid in Anti-Entropy, eating, drinking, and playing for over a year without anyone noticing. Finally, after visiting the Super Titan-class machine 'Father,' She felt extremely bored. So, She left Anti-Entropy and came to the Siberia branch to await the start of the plot, but She didn't expect to run into an acquaintance.
"Isn't this Cocolia?"
Looking at that graceful figure, Zeus's mind flashed back. When She farmed for this person's Stigmata, Zeus spent three ten-pulls to complete it. It truly brings tears to Her eyes to recall.
"But according to the timeline, Bronya the loli shouldn't have been born yet, right?"
Zeus watched Cocolia's busy back and pondered. She remembered that Bronya should be in the orphanage built by Cocolia, but now she was at the Siberia branch of Anti-Entropy. It seemed the other party was here to cause trouble. Having seen the game, Zeus began to watch the show with this thought in mind.
"Hurry up! So, release the Titans! We must delay them for as long as possible!"
"Copy all confidential data that can be copied, and destroy what cannot."
"Most importantly, find out where the Honkai Gem is in this base!"
Zeus, who was invisibly eating melon and watching the show from the side, slowly understood the situation. It seemed the other party's main goal was the 'Gem of Desire,' 'Gem of Conquest,' and 'Gem of Serenity,' which could create Herrschers. However, it was likely that one of them had already been implanted into the body of an experimental subject named Sirin. And now, Cocolia and her group were causing trouble in a place where a Herrscher could be born at any moment. If they weren't incredibly lucky, they would have already brought about their own demise.
"Quickly, time is of the essence, we can't wait any longer. Retreat now; Schicksal will send out Valkyries immediately."
"Stop searching, let's go."
As expected of a woman even the First Herrscher (True) was somewhat wary of, she was indeed decisive and knew how to make choices. Although the unwillingness on her face was visible, her ability to make rational judgments made her truly formidable.
Zeus could feel a very strong Honkai energy spreading underground, and she knew that the Second Herrscher had truly awakened. She wondered if Cocolia and her group had missed something when they left.
"Seriously, it seems you all and Schicksal are truly born enemies; you never forget to 'dig pits' for Schicksal."
Zeus said with a hint of amusement, while at Schicksal Headquarters, the Honkai radar was off the charts.
"Report, Archbishop. An unimaginable amount of Honkai energy is emanating from the Siberia branch. It is confirmed to be a Herrscher."
The Valkyrie spoke without any emotion; more like a machine than a human. She knelt on the ground before the golden-haired youth on the throne, who had a 'dangerous' side braid and a sunny demeanor. However, anyone familiar with the youth's true identity knew that this was an old fox who had lived for 500 years, merely wearing a youthful disguise.
"Notify Theresa to handle it. Tell her if she cannot eliminate the Herrscher in the branch within 24 hours, I will send Cecilia."
After giving the order, Otto looked at the red wine in his hand and began to ponder. Had he been too attentive to Theresa lately? And why was his head getting 'greener' recently? It was a mystery even science couldn't explain.
"Theresa, don't disappoint me. If you can't defeat the Herrscher, then Cecilia, after giving birth to that 'strongest weapon,' has had her body suppressed by my medicine ever since."
"If you win, you will gain more power, and Cecilia's life can be preserved. I will use other S-rank Valkyries to replace her as part of the 'Sirin Project'."
"But if you lose, I will have no choice but to reclaim Cecilia's life and that 'strongest weapon'."
Upon receiving the order, Theresa didn't dare to delay for a moment. She immediately boarded the fastest plane and rushed towards Siberia. She didn't want her best friend to come to the battlefield. However, with the help of that playboy Ziegfried, although she was somewhat reluctant to admit it, his strength combined with the Divine Key 'Oath of Judah' would surely be enough. Don't worry, Cecilia, just take good care of Kiana, and I will handle everything else for you.
As expected of Schicksal's fastest fighter jet, it arrived at its destination in less than an hour. Theresa didn't even use a parachute; she plunged down like a cannonball, smashing onto the snow-covered ground. As expected of a Valkyrie who could even break through the atmosphere unscathed, Theresa only had a bit of dirt and snow on her, completely unharmed.
"Ah~! My feet are numb."
Feeling a tingling sensation rush from her feet to her brain, Theresa threw Judah aside and rolled on the ground, hugging her two small feet. One might say, truly Theresa (silly), she even managed to be adorably clumsy at a time like this.
"No, I can't waste time. Check the map quickly."
Less than three minutes after the numbness receded, Theresa quickly stood up and began to find her bearings. Looking at the small red dot on the electronic map, Theresa felt relieved. The distance was less than ten kilometers, and she could run there in less than an hour. But would it really be that easy?
"Bang! Bang!"
Loud footsteps accompanied by vibrations approached from afar, then a huge figure blocked Theresa's path.
"Isn't this an Anti-Entropy machine? Why is it here? Could this Herrscher be related to Anti-Entropy?"
Theresa looked at the Titan with a grim expression, starting to get anxious. She couldn't be held up by this thing, or she might run out of time. Who knew how many more of these robots there were?
"Get out of my way!"
With a single strike from Judah, she sent the Titan flying. Theresa didn't even bother with the Titan that was trying to get up; she still had to hurry.
Meanwhile, Zeus in the base was already so sleepy she was about to doze off. There was nothing she could do; she simply wasn't impressed by the Herrscher reviving underground. The energy was far too little compared to the 'Final Herrscher' she had devoured last time, probably not even enough to repair her divine essence.
She was now waiting for Cecilia's arrival. When Cecilia eliminated the Second Herrscher, Zeus wanted to offer her a rather good deal, though this deal might give our Lord Otto quite a headache.
But for a mother, it would likely be an offer she couldn't refuse.
Zeus herself had given birth to three children, and although she rarely cared for them, she still had a strong maternal instinct. Moreover, the real Kiana was truly pitiful, and she felt it necessary to help this unfortunate mother and daughter.
Furthermore, Otto's judgment was fast approaching. In just over 12 years, Sakura would likely be unsealed. If Sakura couldn't unseal herself, Zeus would personally help her. The Stigmata of Kallen, which Zeus held, also needed to be implanted in her. With everything entrusted to Kallen and Sakura, Otto would probably be very happy! Probably.
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