Honkai Impact 3rd: Catching the Herrscher of Sentience at the Start

"Alright, follow me then." Seeing their determination, Serval sighed helplessly and led Fu Lin and Fu Shi out of the mechanical workshop.

"This is Qlipoth Fort, the heart of Belobog and the headquarters of the City Architects."

"It's also where Supreme Guardian Cocolia resides." Serval looked at Fort Qlipoth, a trace of nostalgia flashing in her eyes.

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"Serval, what brings you here?" The Silvermane Guard blocked the path of the three and asked Serval.

"I want to see Cocolia." Serval put her hands on her hips, looking somewhat displeased with the Silvermane Guard who stopped her.

"Apologies, but Lady Cocolia is not in a good mood right now and doesn't want to see anyone."

The Silvermane Guard looked troubled. On one hand, Serval was the elder sister of the leader he admired, Gepard, yet on the other was the command issued by the Supreme Guardian.

"Just tell her that two outsiders wish to see her." Serval rubbed her forehead and pointed at the two people behind her.

"Outsiders again? Could this be related to the group from this morning? I'll go notify Lady Cocolia right away." The Silvermane Guard looked surprised at the two identical individuals.

While they waited, Serval cleared her throat and looked somewhat awkward as she said to Fu Lin and the others, "Just wait here. Um... I'll take my leave now. I won't accompany you further."

Fu Lin nodded and said, "Thank you."

"Serval seems reluctant to see Cocolia. Do they have a grudge?" Fu Shi commented while watching Serval's hurried departure.

Another Silvermane Guard explained, "Ms. Serval was once part of the Architects and was quite close to Lady Cocolia. But for some reason, she suddenly left."

"You may proceed now." The Silvermane Guard, who had gone to report, jogged back and led the two toward the place he had come from.

"Lady Cocolia, I have brought them." The Silvermane Guard looked respectfully at Cocolia, who was ahead.

"You may leave now," Cocolia said coldly to the guard, then turned her gaze to Fu Lin and Fu Shi.

"Fu Lin, did you sense it?" Fu Shi asked Fu Lin seriously through their consciousness while looking at Cocolia.

"Sensed what?" Fu Lin looked around in confusion, noticing nothing unusual.

"Before we came in, Cocolia seemed to be talking to something. But now that we're here, there's no one else."

Fu Shi rolled her eyes at Fu Lin and carefully observed Cocolia. The presence that had been conversing with her earlier had completely vanished, as if it had never existed.

"...Are you here for the Stellaron too?" Cocolia asked, unable to tolerate their exaggerated expressions.

"Stellaron?" Fu Lin looked at Cocolia in confusion, then suddenly realized, so that's why this planet had become like this. It was all because of the Stellaron.

So, this is the calamity Welt mentioned.

"Oh, you're not here for the Stellaron?" Seeing their genuinely confused expressions, Cocolia was also puzzled. Could it be that these two weren't with the trio from before?

"Originally, no. But now, who knows?" Fu Lin crossed his arms, his curiosity about the Stellaron piqued. If there was one here, why not take it?

"…It's getting late. I'll arrange for you to stay in the most comfortable inn in the city and have a good night's rest."

"Tomorrow, I'll send someone to invite you, and then I'll tell you where the Stellaron is."

Cocolia looked at Fu Lin, pondering for a moment as she considered using the same strategy she had used on March 7th and the others.

"Sorry, but we're on a tight schedule. We'll skip the rest. Fu Shi, it's all up to you now." Fu Lin glanced at the system screen, noting the one day left, and turned to snap his fingers at Fu Shi with a knowing look.

Fu Lin: (｀?w??)╭? You get what I mean, right?

Fu Shi: Hmm, I get it?╮(??w?｀)

"How dare you… Guards!" Cocolia summoned her long spears to fend off the charging Fu Shi, calling for the guards upon sensing her strength.

"Fu Shi, remember to go easy on her. We still need her to guide us," Fu Lin reminded, seemingly forgetting his promise to Serval and engaging in a fight with Cocolia.

"That's a piece of cake." Fu Shi's eyes flashed red as she returned to Fu Lin's side, triumphantly flashing a peace sign.

Cocolia's body froze, then her head lowered slightly. The two spears, no longer supported by her energy, dissolved into particles in her hands, leaving her standing dazed.

"Lady Cocolia, what happened?" The guards rushed in upon hearing Cocolia's call, pointing their weapons at Fu Lin and Fu Shi.

"Stand down. Do not be disrespectful to Lady Fu Shi, the Herrscher of Sentience." Cocolia held her forehead, looking at the surrounded Fu Shi and quickly ordered the guards to withdraw.

"Our apologies." The guards exchanged puzzled glances, slowly lowered their weapons, placed their fists over their hearts in apology to Fu Lin and Fu Shi, and then left the room.