Honkai: Strijder (Honkai Impact 3 Male MC)

The former Cocolia Orphanage, now the Anti-Entropy headquarters.

Most of the personnel had evacuated to a temporary base dozens of miles away.

However, the underground laboratory, usually occupied only by Sigurd and necessary test subjects, was unusually lively today.

Sigurd immersed himself in the layered closed Honkai Suppressant chambers. Kiana and Sin Mal guarded the door, wearing black armor, ready to launch a joint bombardment at any potential threat.

Bronya stood a little further away, using her control authority over all armed forces, including the Hive System, to monitor any movement within dozens of kilometers.

If there were any anomalies, the Titan troops and drones would not hesitate to level the surrounding mountains.

Tesla monitored the operation of the complete experimental facilities.

Einstein served as the operator.

Hera Schariac kept a close eye on all experimental data and Sigurd's physical changes.

"Vital signs stable, continuous genetic permutation, fluctuations in Honkai Energy intensity... Dr. Einstein, increase the power of the Honkai Energy dilution device by 30%."

"Already doing it. Also, I suggest activating the Schariac Holy Blood; he's approaching the critical point and could use it at any time."

"Denied. Even if the Holy Blood just enters an active state, it will affect the stability of the surrounding Honkai Energy, adding unnecessary variables. Let it freeze there unless there's no other choice."

"Understood."

Einstein chose to trust Hera, but out of the corner of her eye, she couldn't help but glance at this mysterious and beautiful girl.

There are many people from the Schariac family that she knows not of, this, EInstein never doubted,

However, for this girl to be having both the technical expertise and an identity special enough to make Sigurd take notice was too suspicious.

'Hera... Soulium... could it be?'

Thinking about the figure in Schicskal with a connection to Sigurd, and that figure is someone he valued highly, Einstein's hands continued working, but her eyelids involuntary twitched.

The matter of Otto being in a woman's body is something that Einstein didn't find impossible, after all, during the first Honkai Eruption, Otto had taken control of the S-rank Valkyrie Reanna's body.

However, Sigurd's experiment was ultimately more important.

Einstein suppressed her stray thoughts and focused on her work.

Hera didn't pay attention to Einstein's reaction, or rather, she didn't care about the issue of her identity being exposed.

She just stared at the dense data in front of her and suddenly frowned:

"Wait, what's the source of the Honkai Beast genes Sigurd chose?"

"He adjusted the genes himself, with many sources. I didn't inquire into the details at the time. Is there a problem?"

Einstein asked.

Hera rubbed her chin, pondering:

"He's too eager, and I didn't want any disturbances in the state he carefully adjusted, so I didn't analyze it carefully. Anyway, the concentration of this Honkai Energy is much stronger than experiments I've done before, and it's just the beginning... He wouldn't be using a Judgment-level Honkai Beast gene, would he?"

"And if he is, what would happen?"

"In the last era, the limit of fusion warriors was Emperor-level Honkai Beasts. If it's Judgment-level... it's hard to say. But Sigurd should have considered everything. Be prepared to interrupt at any time. I believe in his abilities, but there are too many variables in fusion experiments; we must be cautious."

"I understand, I'll do my best."

Einstein hesitated for a moment, then focused even more on her work, not daring to relax in the slightest.

Hera glanced at Einstein and added:

"If necessary, I'll forcefully implement the resurrection measures. I'd rather destroy his body than let his consciousness be damaged."

"...I understand."

Einstein nodded.

At the same time, she completely confirmed Hera's true identity.

But as she said before, Sigurd's safety was more important, and other grudges and grievances had to be set aside for now.

After the communication, the experiment continued to progress step by step.

Even the reinforced Honkai Suppressant facilities couldn't stop the gradual spread of Honkai Energy in the air.

Everyone's faces showed signs of anxiety or worry.

Hera sighed lightly.

"Sigurd, oh Sigurd, you really make people feel helpless. Can't you be a bit more patient?"

Shaking her head, Hera, despite her concerns, couldn't help but feel a lot of expectations.

What kind of results would Sigurd's carefully prepared experiment bring?

Even Hera, who was proficient in human experiments, couldn't be sure.

...

"Seele, what are you doing?"

In the distant snowfield, Seele stood in the open snow, closing her eyes, folding her hands together. She seemed to be murmuring to herself, as if having an unseen conversation with someone.

Hearing Wendy's voice, Seele paused for a moment, then turned around. And she saw the girl approaching her in a wheelchair.

"I-it's nothing. Just praying for Sigurd, that's all."

"I knew it. Don't worry too much; that guy won't have any trouble."

"Thank you, Wendy. I also believe that Sigurd will achieve what he wants. It's just... I feel a little lost. Bronya, Kiana, and Sigurd, they all have things to do, and here I am, feeling like I can't help with anything."

Seele lowered her gaze, unable to maintain her gentle smile, looking particularly disheartened.

Wendy remained silent for a moment, then looked down at her unresponsive legs — "A person who can't do anything isn't you; it's me, the real useless one, right?"

After a moment, she gathered her emotions, looked up, and said, "It's okay, Seele. As long as you take care of this home properly, it's enough. Your smile is the biggest encouragement and help for them. Don't underestimate yourself; you are essential."

"Yeah. Then I'll prepare some food. Once Sigurd's side finishes smoothly, I'll deliver it to them right away."

Seele smiled and then hurried to the kitchen tent.

Seeing her leave, Wendy looked into the distance, towards the direction of the orphanage that had become familiar with every plant and tree without her realizing it. She sighed softly.

"I'm not worrying about enemies..."

"But since it's a friend..."

"It's normal to hope for it to go smoothly isn't it?..."

Muttering to herself, Wendy breathed in the cold air, adjusting her cute and warm furry coat, staying there for a long time.

...

"Something's wrong."

In a certain World Serpent base in another side of the world, Gray Serpent suddenly raised his head.

Jackal pressed a button, dissolving the alien creatures in several liquid tanks in front of her, and asked, "What happened?"

"My clone indicates that he is successfully conducting a covert search in the middle of something. However, the locator signal from Cioara's body suddenly appeared a hundred miles away from Anti-Entropy headquarters."

"So, your clone was deceived? Or your quantum signal channel was invaded and tampered with?"

"Very likely. We know very little about Anti-Entropy's and Schicksal's grand plan. Their technological prowess needs to be reassessed. It's not surprising that Anti-Entropy has the ability to deceive my collective consciousness."

Gray Serpent said with a heavy heart.

Regardless, the current situation indicated that the waters at Anti-Entropy headquarters were deeper than he had imagined.

Moreover, there might have been arrangements against him made long ago.

Walking beside Gray Serpent, Jackal pondered as she walked.

After a moment, she said fiercely:

"Forget it! Activate the signal triggering device I made, mobilize the artificial Honkai Beast swarm, and launch a frontal assault!"

Jackal made a bold decision.

Gray Serpent contemplated for a moment, and for someone usually cautious like him, this time, he chose to agree.

"Indeed. The situation indicates that Anti-Entropy probably has measures against me. The locator signal from my clone has been exposed, but I just found out that I cannot control him to self-destruct, and the signal channel is still connected. Continuing to delay, following the threat of my collective consciousness by that clone, they might be able to..."

Analyzing the situation, Gray Serpent made a decision.

The situation was already very bad.

Instead of allowing Anti-Entropy to understand his collective consciousness, destroy, or even control all his clones, it was better to take the initiative and take a chance.

As long as he could come in contact with wither the Herrscher Core or "Judgement of Shamash," it would be a victory for the World Serpent!

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