Everyone was quite interested in this ethereal-looking spirit, especially science majors like Tesla and Einstein. Mei, in her glasses-less, home-cooking mode, was simply curious.
Speaking of ethereal auras, Fu Hua, squatting nearby, was also known as the Phoenix, Jingwei.
Although she acted like a good schoolgirl now, Fu Hua was quite interested in this Teapot spirit, which bore a strong resemblance to herself in the past.
The Teapot spirit was quite friendly when communicating, though it seemed a bit dull. It only spoke the same two sentences, like a complete machine. If Tesla hadn't touched the feathers to confirm that the Teapot spirit was flesh and blood, she would have wanted to dismantle it... Oh, putting it on the Teapot spirit should be an autopsy.
Tubby's sole purpose was to be the entrance of the so-called Floating Island Realm . However, after a brief exchange, Tubby clearly informed everyone that it was currently inaccessible.
Everyone was naturally taken aback by this initial revelation, but there were many clever people. They naturally realized it was probably due to the Q&A space.
While somewhat regretful, the two scientists from Anti-Entropy expressed understanding. After returning the Hu Ling to the pot, there was a brief pause before the sixth question in the Q&A space appeared on the screen.
[6. During the final stages of the Arc City incident, Kiana thwarted the World Serpent's plan and further strengthened her resolve after becoming Herrscher of the Void.]
[Which of the following individuals helped Kiana strengthen her resolve during this process?]
[A. Fu Hua]
[B. Durandal]
[C. Himeko]
[D. Theresa]
The question was revealed at a glance.
Everyone recalled that there was a question similar to this one before.
But the two must not be confused.
That being said, looking at these four options, the correct answer could be roughly determined without much deduction.
As everyone watched, Kiana remained silent as the topic of her future self was brought up again.
Ater a long sigh.
"I choose C."
No one was surprised by Kiana's decisive choice.
This decisiveness was not in vain.
[Correct]
No one paid any attention to the result, simply watching the changing screen solemnly.
A pitch-black curtain enveloped the scattered buildings, their heights and heights. The faint glow of neon lights shielded the city from the darkness, giving it a vibrant and harmonious appearance.
The whistle of the high-speed train gradually approached, adding a touch of noise to the silent night.
The patterns flashing on the screen alternated between light and dark, appearing quite... unstable, yet instantly illuminating the figure that leaped out.
A dark hood obscured her features. With incredibly nimble movements, she descended from the pitch-black rooftop, her vision swaying as she descended, deftly dissipating the force.
She swam, leaping from rooftop to rooftop, then soaring across the streets amidst the cries of the people on the street.
She flipped and shifted, displaying a dexterity unimaginable to ordinary people.
As the patrolling mechs took notice, she paused after leaping over a rooftop, scanning the distance with a cold snort. "Hmph, are you here?"
"…Huh." She took a deep breath, and as the zipper of her dress undid, her restrained figure was revealed. She pushed aside the hood that covered her face and, with a resolute expression, discarded her outer garment.
She raised her hand, and imaginary doors swung open. The doors froze for a moment, and Kiana was stunned for a moment, then grasped the baseball bat that emerged from within.
"So this is where it came from?"
Watching the video, Mei flashed with understanding. Kiana had previously obtained a sub-space baseball bat. Hmm... so this is where that bat came from?
The salted fish sword was easy enough. After arriving at St. Freya's Academy, she felt a bit embarrassed, and since she didn't need it anymore, she found time to use it to make soup.
But that baseball bat...
"Here."
Kiana answered Mei's question. She donned the hair accessory and transformed into Herrscher of the Void form. With a backhand grip, a Sub-space baseball bat fell into her hand, just as in the image.
During the battle at Cocolia, the Herrscher of the Void was forcibly awakened and thus possessing little power, immediately retrieved the Sub-space baseball bat upon sensing its presence.
The Sub-space weapon remained hidden within the Herrscher of the Void's imaginary space.
Kiana naturally didn't know about this before, but after obtaining the Herrscher of the Void's accessory and mastering some of the Herrscher of the Void's power, she realized the power she could control. The Sub-space baseball bat was waiting in the imaginary space.
As for how she could recognize the bat that was transformed into the Sub-space lance as her own, it was all based on intuition.
"I'm busy..."
"...right here."
"...with you!"
Angrily, the image depicted Kiana striding forward, baseball bat in hand, completing a series of challenging maneuvers with insane agility.
Sparks flew from her feet sliding on the tightrope... doesn't that hurt?
...Oh, that thing Kiana was wearing seemed to be the third-generation Valkyrie battlesuit.
But sliding on the tightrope wasn't a big deal. In the image, Kiana was so frantic she'd even used a baseball bat to hit a missile, successfully sending it flying.
With one leap, the missile net dodged.
With one strike, a Thunder Mech fell to its knees...
Wait, a Thunder Mech?
Knowing what this thing was, everyone at St. Freya Academy turned their attention to the three Anti-Entropy members.
Isn't this Anti-Entropy's long-range fire support mech?
How is it connected to the World Serpent's plans?
"Don't look at us, we don't know."
The Chief Mechanical Engineer Tesla was speechless at the inquiring glances.
How did she know her mech was connected to the World Serpent? Couldn't she just not export this thing?
"It was probably done by one of the executors,"
Einstein offered. A large organization has all sorts of people. Providing mechas to outsiders, while strictly forbidden within Anti-Entropy, was a sure thing.
Thinking about the mess the Arc City World Serpent was about to make, which executor could have done it... hehe.
Without a second thought, everyone's mind immediately conjured up Cocolia.
Hmm, that's very Cocolia.
"By the way, your mechas are a bit weak."
Not wanting to talk about that annoying guy, Theresa changed the subject, watching the video of Kiana's mecha being dismantled in no time.
The... bat was gone, but the idea of dismantling a Gundam with bare hands became a thing.
Tesla looked at the embarrassing state of her own mecha. She felt a bit embarrassed, but...
As the mecha unit was closely tied to her, she curled her lips and spoke, "Our mechas are used to fight the Honkai."
Whether it was the Titan unit, the long-range firepower lightning mecha, the support mecha, or the special poison mecha, these things were originally created to fight against the giant Honkai beasts. They should have no problem crushing those rigid warriors.
Against a Valkyrie... It can fight normally, right?
After all, it's a Titan that cost 100 million. A single unit is basically enough to crush a B-rank Valkyrie.
Seeing Kiana's hard-hitting attack on the Titan only to be counterattacked, Tesla couldn't help but feel a little excited, a sense of pride.
But the next moment, seeing the Herrscher's power deflecting her fist and destroying it, she curled her lips.
The Valkyrie... and the Herrscher's power, what the hell is this fighting style!
After being blasted in the back, the Titan's desperate struggle was impressive, even giving Kiana a slight thrill.
But once the Herrscher of the Void activated her power... haha, it instantly became trash, didn't it?
With the sound of the Titan's explosion, Kiana, having overcome the obstacle, arrived at her destination.
Looking at the device emitting a fiery glow, Kiana's expression was filled with solemnity.
"Right here! We must deactivate the bomb immediately!"
But, just inches from the World Serpent's Honkai energy bomb device, the previously calm Honkai energy suddenly erupted, rushing towards her.
The surge of Honkai energy froze her steps, halting her progress. The golden color of the Herrscher stained the corner of her eyes. Kiana covered her eyes with her arm, startled. Sighing, "Such a powerful Honkai energy!"
Despite this, Kiana didn't stop advancing. Instead, she braved the oncoming Honkai energy and reached out without hesitation.
Under the attack of Honkai energy, lines representing Honkai appeared on her knuckles, momentarily dragged back by the accompanying energy.
However, this couldn't stop her resolve.
Grasping her own almost numb wrist, Kiana took extremely difficult steps, forcing herself against the Honkai energy to approach her target—the Honkai bomb transformed by the World Serpent.
With her hand, burning with pain from the Honkai energy, she grasped the handle of the device.
Instantly, under the onslaught of Honkai energy, Kiana's single remaining azure eye was stained with the golden color of the Herrscher.
So close... She was baptized by Honkai energy, the damage it inflicted becoming ever deeper and more severe. Burning with piercing heat, every cell wailed under the onslaught of Honkai energy.
Her mind was filled with the sorrow and demonic voice of the Herrscher of the Void. Hiding her eyes, which still shone with lingering energy, now transformed into the Herrscher of the Void, Kiana was in immense pain.
At this moment, a familiar, tender voice echoed beside her.
"Kiana!"
Her pupils suddenly dilated, and stunned, Kiana turned her head slightly, gazing at the all-too-familiar face.
"Himeko... sensei..."
A smile, filled with encouragement, took in all this.
Her mind, hazy with pain, her heart troubled by the past, was now filled with a wave of pain.
"Yes... I promised you."
It was all reluctance, flesh and blood stripped away by the Honkai energy, but the pain was nothing at this moment.
In her mind, Himiko's back and the whispers from that time echoed.
"I will transform this imperfect story into what we all hoped for!"
A timely voice from the sky, accompanied by the leaping atmosphere, erupted into the night with a desperate roar.
Amidst a heart-pounding light, the device, carried by the body, soared towards the sky.
The evening gown representing the Herrscher of the Void emerged. Unlike the golden eyes of the past, filled with indifference and murderous intent, the Herrscher's cross was now hidden within the azure.
At this moment, the frail human will triumphed over the messenger of God, harnessing the power of the Herrscher!
Like a shooting star, beneath the pitch-black night, the city's inhabitants marveled at the spectacle.
Those who knew the city watched with apprehension.
Those who opposed the city watched with a smile.
Amidst the high, passionate sound, the meteor soared upward, tearing through the atmosphere.
The vast moon bore witness to this miraculous moment.
Having exerted all her might, even the Herrscher's wings were shattered.
At this final moment, Kiana was already exhausted, but gritted her teeth and launched the bomb.
The sharp sub-space lance pierced through it, and the leaking Honkai energy transformed into a dazzling light, instantly illuminating the pitch-black night!
"This is... my promise."