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"Yah!"
As Fang Gang stepped onto the platform, drenched in seawater, Kiana launched a flying kick that toppled a massive Honkai Beast. The Valkyrie struggling against it watched, dumbfounded.
"You okay?"
"That voice, those pitch-black clothes—you're the one who attacked the Oceania Branch! Makes sense, I guess; you're with Anti-Entropy, so showing up here isn't surprising," said the golden-haired girl wielding a riding lance, wiping away her facial wounds as realization dawned on her.
Kiana removed her helmet, shaking loose her long silver hair that had been restrained for too long, and let out a deep breath.
The black armor provided excellent air quality, but being enclosed couldn't compare to genuine fresh air—the feeling of freedom and rejuvenation it brought—though admittedly, amidst this battlefield tainted by war smoke, blood, and tears of Valkyries, there was little freshness to be found.
"You're from the Oceania Branch? Sorry, there were so many enemies back then; I couldn't remember everyone individually."
"No worries. I know you're strong, and it's great to have your help... Although I didn't expect you to be this young. I thought maybe you just looked short for your age."
Studying Kiana's youthful face with its hint of baby fat, the Valkyrie smiled gently but suddenly grew somber.
Even Anti-Entropy, an organization primarily reliant on robots, had been forced to send such a young girl onto the battlefield? The relentless onslaught of Honkai truly suffocated, leaving no place untouched.
"Heh heh! Don't sweat the details! I'm here to save the world—let's fight together!"
"Yes, it would be my utmost honor!"
Kiana's radiant smile lifted much of the Valkyrie's fatigue and numbness, causing her unconsciously to grip her riding lance tighter.
Then, as Kiana charged towards another Honkai Beast, the Valkyrie raised her own lance and launched yet another charge—though they parted ways, their shared goal remained steadfast: to conquer Honkai!
Sin wasn't as hasty as Kiana; she simply strode onto the battlefield.
A Honkai Beast charged at her with its massive, razor-sharp horns, eliciting grimaces from nearby Valkyries who couldn't bear to watch.
"BOOM!"
The air wailed loudly from the impact.
Yet Sin stood unmoved.
Upon closer inspection, it became clear that she had grabbed hold of the beast's horn tip with one hand, bringing the colossal creature grinding to a halt despite its mountainous size.
The extreme contrast between her delicate arm and the mighty behemoth made onlookers feel uneasy, as this scene blatantly defied common sense.
Sin turned her head to gaze upon the giant creature straining futilely with all its limbs, unable to advance or retreat. Beneath her helmet, a horrifyingly exaggerated grin emerged.
"Do you want to play with me too?" Sin giggled, sending chills down everyone's spines.
Kiana would mourn and rage over the Valkyries' sacrifices, as would Bronya, but not Sin.
Unlike Bronya and Kiana, Sin had broken long ago—when her parents were killed by raiders and she devoured them that very night.
Sin harbored no affection for this world nor any feelings toward strangers. In her eyes, everything was distorted. Who would mourn the destruction of something twisted and ugly? Certainly not Sin.
In her current worldview, the two greatest beings were Zeke and Bronya, followed perhaps by Cocolia, whom she considered as a mother figure. As for everyone else, she couldn't care less—even Paramecium, despite acknowledging the girl's strength. But since she always clung to Zeke, at the first opportunity, Sin planned to eliminate her once and for all!
In short, Sin didn't fight for Valkyries or human civilization; what spurred her on was Kiana calling her "Zeke's little baby."
Absolutely not! How could she be some useless infant? She needed to become an indispensable powerhouse alongside Zeke and Bronya!
To achieve this, Sin must demonstrate her power.
Then let's start by creating as many Honkai Beast corpses as possible!
"Hahaha!"
Sin tilted her head, laughter growing louder before abruptly ceasing. In her other hand appeared a long spear.
With both Bronya and Zeke far away, she no longer needed to suppress her darker side. A wild and chilling aura recklessly filled the air around her.
"Die!" Sin shrieked, launching the spear that instantly punched a terrifying hole through the giant beast's body. Unstoppable, it pierced dozens more, leaving behind a trail of shattered corpses within moments.
Sin cackled madly, her pent-up aggression unleashed alongside surging power. Long spears began floating behind her, accumulating energy from time itself and the force of destruction.
What followed was a brutal massacre—of course, mindful of Zeke and Bronya, Sin held herself back considerably. She targeted only Honkai Beasts, not humans; any Titans inadvertently caught in the crossfire were chalked up to unavoidable circumstances, unworthy of concern.
Tak-tak-tak!
Boom-boom-boom!
Unlike Kiana and Sin, who charged onto the battlefield aggressively relying on their black armors' capabilities right from the start, Bronya rode atop high-speed wheels extended by her own armor. She utilized drones, worker bees, and a variety of heavy weaponry not for mindless saturation fire but to precisely target weaknesses, efficiently reaping Honkai Beasts' lives with lethal accuracy.
Like a swift, unbridled gust of dark wind, she swept across the battlefield unhindered, leaving behind hundreds upon thousands of Honkai Beast corpses. Eventually, she reached a vacant area—not entirely empty, as there were no standing beasts, only countless scattered remains.
This was Fu Hua's domain.
After sprinting for over a minute, Bronya found Fu Hua rapidly dispatching Honkai Beasts at the far edge of this desolate zone.
"Fu Hua-sensei."
"Hm? Bronya? Weren't you all on a mission deep undersea?" Without even donning her black armor, Fu Hua crushed the massive head of a fallen Honkai Beast with her bare hands before turning to Bronya with a frown.
Bronya removed her helmet and replied with a blank expression, "It's a long story, but to sum it up, we've received Zeke's approval."
"Then everything should be fine. Although you haven't fully mastered Taixuan Sword Qi yet, your individual combat abilities are already quite impressive. On the front lines, you can still make a significant impact. So, what was the plan for reaching out to me?"
"Bronya has the capability for large-scale precision firepower output, but it requires ample open space. Fu Hua-sensei's location is perfect, and there's no risk of accidental harm," Bronya explained.
"I understand. I'll support you," Fu Hua nodded.
The corners of Bronya's lips curved slightly as she raised her helmet, instantly summoning a series of remote video feeds and data windows before her eyes.
"Blowfish, activate hunting mode!"
In a cold yet childlike voice, numerous rabbit-eared drones materialized in the sky. Their initially cute electronic expressions transformed simultaneously into menacing grins baring sharp teeth.
As gunfire rained down like a celestial curtain, Bronya's performance began.
Aboard the Hyperion hovering overhead, Zeke kept a close eye on the trio's movements and let out a slight sigh of relief.
Despite Kiana's recklessness, she was fully aware that her strength lay in physical abilities. Additionally, she seemed to possess a unique charisma, gradually attracting Valkyries who willingly teamed up with her, ensuring their journey went smoothly.
Bronya, as exceptional without needing further elaboration, brilliantly utilized her computational prowess and talent for firearms. Coupled with her smart decision to team up with Fu Hua, she practically became a walking high-tech arsenal.
As for Sin... well, although formidable, could she perhaps tone it down a bit? What's with that demonic laughter and exaggerated dark aura? Who exactly is supposed to be intent on destroying humanity here?
Frustrating as it may be, Zeke zoomed in on Sin's image, warmth flickering in his eyes.
It didn't matter; Sin's world had always been distorted, and Zeke wouldn't impose childlike constraints on her. If Sin were a savage beast, Zeke would be the reins guiding her. Should the world reject Sin, he would become her sanctuary.
By harnessing her power while providing her with reassurance and fulfillment, they engaged in an equitable exchange—fairly balanced.
"What promising talents they all are! Zeke, your eye for talent is quite impressive!"
Hera had seen those visions as well.
Setting aside K423, Bronya and Sin possessed rare innate abilities. With proper training, achieving S rank would be within their reach. As expected from individuals handpicked by Zeke—quite intriguing indeed!
"They still have a long way to go. It'll take several more years before they truly become worthy swords."
"Swords? Swords aimed at Honkai or me?"
"You can take a guess."
"No need to guess. With K423 among them, who'd believe it's not intended against me?"
"Fair point," Zeke replied mildly, though vast amounts of data rapidly streamed into his eyes.
The data window appeared only within his vision, while his hands manipulated interfaces invisible in reality—a wave of void-encoded information that even Hera couldn't eavesdrop on—how could anyone decipher what code Zeke was typing just from his fingers moving through the air?!
Only Zeke knew he was developing a special device—an apparatus capable of ending this war swiftly, allowing him to finally return and rest properly.