Can't Think of a Title / Anna: The Little Boat of Friendship...

"..."

"Don't stay silent. I'm a very trustworthy person. Everyone who knows me says I'm honest. You've been running around for so long, it's not a dereliction of duty to come back empty-handed. Besides, so many people are watching. I don't want things to get too bloody. Let's all try to keep things peaceful, okay?"

"There's nothing to say. We're on different sides. Just kill me."

Kuerla's hoarse voice came from inside the enclosed and battered exoskeleton mech.

Delta sighed, raised her hand, and compressed the atmospheric pressure, causing a metallic twisting sound to come from Kuerla's mech.

On the snow, the Valkyrie all turned their faces away, unwilling to witness the bloody end of this enemy who was so tenacious that even they admired him.

"Call out!"

Suddenly, a laser beam came crashing down from afar, striking Delta. The residual beams melted the ice and snow, leaving behind dark craters.

Delta possessed Ideal Fluid -like barrier, so she wasn't harmed at all, not even a hair on her head was disturbed. She frowned, watching Welt descend from the sky, and then said in a weak voice:

"Uncle, you're not here to get revenge on me, are you? Let's be reasonable, everyone has their own grievances and debts. I'll just point you in the direction of Bishop Otto, and then you can let me go, okay?"

"No, it's not that bad. I'm just here to rescue people."

"Let's make a deal. You can take the person with you, but leave the gemstone behind. I don't want to work overtime. I want to go back to the Oceania Branch to sleep."

"..."

Welt was momentarily speechless.

After being opened up to by Delta in the East China Sea, he paid attention to Delta information and roughly found out that she was a lazy person, but he did not expect her to be so unreliable.

Could it be a deliberate disguise, an attempt to lower people's guard?

"Our situation is extremely unique. In some ways, I can be considered your senior. I'm curious, what kind of willpower did you rely on to overcome the temptation of the Honkai?"

"Destroying the world is too tiring, I'm too lazy to do it. I'd rather spend that time watching Wendy jump around."

"... Although I can't understand it, I feel that Miss Wendy must be very troubled."

"Huh? How could that be? We're best friends, and we promised to put each other's ashes in the same urn. Senior, please give me an answer quickly. I'm begging you, just take the gem back and I'll take care of the rest."

Delta's eyes lit up with anticipation, so genuinely earnest it was as if she practically screamed "I don't want to work!"

Welt's lips twitched. As a fellow Herrscher from the human side, he sensed a generation gap with this junior.

However, after carefully examining the scene, Welt realized that taking the gem along with him didn't seem to be a problem.

Although Otto will definitely lose his temper later, isn't there still World Serpent to take the blame?

To be honest, Welt wasn't too keen on putting the dangerous Gem of Serenity in the hands of the even more dangerous Otto.

If possible, having Anti-Entropy safeguard the gem would be a good option.

The Herrscher of Reason, with a serious expression, stared at the Herrscher of Wind, who looked completely unwilling. The air gradually thickened in silence, and the atmosphere slowly became tense.

Chapter 188 Can't Think of a Title

"Bang!!!"

A thunderclap appeared on the snow-covered plain, the violent explosion melting all the snow within a hundred meters, and the aftershocks expanded outwards in concentric circles, scattering the Valkyrie and Mech God formations that were resting behind.

Welt stood on the shoulder of the giant Alahato robot he had manifested and stepped back.

In theory, Welt, who made the first move, should have a certain advantage.

However, Delta, shrouded in a layer of Ideal Fluid, is essentially an iron-shelled turtle that is immune to physical attacks.

So Welt didn't intend to use this move to throw Delta into a panic; he just wanted to break through the group of menacing pursuers beside him and create an opportunity for Kuerla to escape.

"Kuerla, now... um?"

They've already escaped!

Welt stared at the pale mech that, aided by the thruster's exhaust flames, had already traveled several miles away and was even accelerating its escape. For a moment, he didn't know whether to exclaim or ask a question mark above his head.

But soon he chuckled and shook his head.

"Clever."

Yes, it's about being smart, not betraying.

The only people here who can decide the situation are Welt and Delta. The others are worlds apart in level from them, so it is obviously wiser for them to take the gems and serum and run to the East Sea Base as soon as possible.

Welt admired Kuerla's resilience, and he was even more gratified to find that she could remain calm and rational after such a long chase.

"We need to give them more important roles..."

Welt muttered to himself, then turned around and saw Delta fly out of the scorching dust as if nothing had happened.

"Senior, are you saying you're going to make things difficult for me?"

"I'm also helpless, but we can't let this opportunity slip by. Perhaps we can take this chance to communicate, after all, people like you and me are indeed rare."

"I'm a little angry. I didn't want to make a fuss, but if I go back empty-handed, Wendy will definitely start nagging me nonstop."

"Having such a friend is a blessing, and you must cherish it."

Welt smiled.

In Delta, he saw a situation similar to Joyce's. They both had friends with whom they could confide their hearts and entrust everything, and this irreplaceable affection was the key to humanity overcoming the Will of Honkai.

But lamenting cannot change the fact that they are opposing sides.

The moment Delta raised her little hand, Welt sensed a deadly threat.

"——"

That was a silent attack.

Welt maneuvered Alahato to throw himself aside, and when he looked back, his robot was already shattered, along with the massive snow-capped mountain behind it.

"Extreme physical defense and extreme physical attack power, your power is truly terrifying."

Welt marveled as countless floating guns materialized in the sky.

At the same time, the projection of the Star of Eden slowly materialized in his hands.

Through the Battle of the East Sea, Welt learned that to defeat Delta, one needed the ability to ignore physical barriers—such as the omnipresent gravity field.

"I'm more experienced than Ninti in this regard, so you'd better watch out, Delta."

"The newbie perk for the first encounter has already been claimed by that little girl, so it's gone now. You don't think I'm going to stand here and take the attack like an idiot, do you? Senior, gravity can distort my body, but my fluid threads can also shred you. Want to see who's faster?"

Delta raised her ten fingers, and the faintly visible threads, along with her dangerously charming smile, floated in the air.

Welt chuckled, but his eyes became serious.

Restraint is mutual. Among the Herrscher, the competition is about who can better exert their power, rather than absolute suppression.

This battle is going to be a long one!

In the Vostok Strait, golden and pink light and shadows have just crossed the boundary between land and sea.

Durandal suddenly frowned as she sped along.

"The Anti-Entropy Leader has appeared and stopped Delta. The Iron Pilot who stole the gem is now fleeing across the snowfield. Satellite maps cannot pinpoint her location, and the gem's energy fluctuations are also being shielded... Sakura, let's change course and head directly to the Anti-Entropy East Sea Base."

"Waiting for a rabbit to run into a tree stump?"

"Yes. Such a large area is too difficult to search. It's better to go directly to her destination and wait for her to pounce on her."

"Doesn't Miss Delta need any support?"

Yae Sakura asked with some concern.

Durandal hesitated for a moment, but finally said:

"This is His Holiness the Bishop's order. As for the Anti-Entropy Leader, I believe Delta is capable of dealing with him. Even if Delta is defeated, given the leader's style, I don't think there's any need to worry about her safety."

"Alright, since it's Mr. Otto's idea, let's go."

"Sakura, get ready, we're going to have a tough battle there."

"I will try my best not to hold anyone back."

Yae Sakura said somewhat uncertainly.

Durandal turned her head, looked at the fox-eared priestess who was traveling with her, and gave her an encouraging smile.

"Sakura, you are very strong, you just lack experience in war. So be confident, I believe you will surprise our enemies."

"That's what Mr. Otto encouraged me too, I hope so."

Yae Sakura forced a smile; her delicate and beautiful face slowly revealed a hint of strength.

At the same time, the Hyperion, which had just docked for a short time for rest and repair, was once again sailing in the sky over the East China Sea.

Same route, same destination.

Theresa stood at the very front of the bridge, carrying a huge Golden Cross on her back, arms crossed, exuding an air of majesty, yet sighing wearily.

This reluctance stemmed partly from the still-unresolved verdict from headquarters, but more so from a reluctance to wage war against Anti-Entropy.

"Cocolia just behave herself? It hasn't been long since what happened in Changkong City, and she's already going to headquarters to steal Herrscher Gem again. What is she planning to do tomorrow, blow up the moon?"

"Bronya just asked Ninti and Xing, and they said it's because Mother Cocolia wants to complete the final step of the X-10 experiment. I heard that she recently adopted another little sister, whose brother is severely infected by Honkai Energy and won't last more than a few days. Maybe, Mom is anxious again."

"Even if it's to save people... well, to be honest, if her experiments could really save patients corrupted by Honkai Energy, I would psychologically support her. But you understand, I am first and foremost the Valkyrie of Schicksal, the branch leader of the Far East Branch, I have no choice."

"Bronya understands."

Because of the conflict with Cocolia, Bronya had to ask to come along. Theresa also hoped to find an opportunity to avoid the conflict, and after hesitating, she agreed.

Then Anqi also decisively requested to go along. Her reasons were quite valid: in terms of combat strength, she was already at the ace level of the Far East Branch, and there was no reason not to bring her along in this kind of war.

Kiana naturally clamored to come along, as did Raiden Mei, but Theresa stopped them—they weren't Cocolia's daughters, nor did they have the strength of Anqi; were they just going to their deaths?

Unlike the previous campaign against Chiyou, where experience could be gained on the fringes of the battlefield, this time it's a direct war over the Gem of Serenity. While the threat to the human world is less, it's far more deadly for two novice students, leaving no room for complacency.

Therefore, Fu Hua was also forced to stay in St. Freya. She did not receive Otto's order to join the war; her only task was to protect and monitor Kiana.

Theresa and Bronya gazed wistfully at the sea when they suddenly caught a familiar voice coming from afar. They immediately fell silent.

"Master, I understand. I will take good care of myself. You can stay in St. Freya and take care of Kiana and the others without worry... What? You're asking Uncle-Master Ji Lin to come and protect me secretly? Uh, okay, thank you, Master."

Anqi finished her call with Fu Hua, feeling both touched and "resistant," and then returned to the bridge deck belatedly.

Then, she wrinkled her nose and looked suspiciously at Bronya and Theresa, who were expressionless.

"Did you say something about me just now?"

Bronya: "No."

Theresa: "Absolutely not!"

Anqi blinked in confusion, then skipped the topic and instead took Bronya's soft little hand.

"Really? Alright then. Anyway Bronya, I'll be careful not to go easy on your mother, so don't worry, nothing will happen!"

"Yes, thank you, Anqi..."

Bronya tightened her grip on Anqi's hand, lowered her head, and a sense of guilt and remorse welled up inside her.

Chapter 189 Anna: The Little Boat of Friendship...

The Herrscher is a natural disaster.

A hurricane that pierced the sky and devoured the clouds and the snow and ice that covered the entire snowfield. Exploding thermal weapons created one melting crater after another, while the sinkholes created by the black holes were so vast that they resembled the Abyss of hell.

So let me emphasize again, the Herrscher are natural disasters, and they are conscious natural disasters, capable of accurately distinguishing between humans and non-humans and then inflicting destructive natural disasters.

When the hurricane subsided and the disordered gravity returned to normal, the earth was completely transformed, like a surging sea. The damage caused by the fluid filaments and black holes made the ground look like a child's scribbles on paper, unrecognizable and shocking.

Delta gazed at the distant sky, at Welt, who was smiling and motionless. Suddenly, she frowned and casually flicked a thread.

The phantom disappeared without a trace after being cut.

"It's one thing to launch a sneak attack, but to run away without saying a word is truly unethical. Senior, you really have no martial ethics."

Delta sighed helplessly and descended from the sky.

Arriving at a mound of earth, they saw the pile of rubble and dirt shaking in an arching motion. A moment later, a dirty, muddy hand emerged from the ground.