You Have a New Job (Continued)

No one explained anything to them.

But as intelligent as they are, they can naturally connect this to their past experiences—this is Anqi's humanity, and her struggle against the madness of the Herrscher's heart.

In theory, helping Anqi's humanity is the only option.

But when those dark dolls shouted "liar" and pounced on them, only to be stopped by the normal Anqi, Bronya and Raiden Mei suddenly couldn't tell whether this hatred actually came from Anqi herself.

I think so.

After all, they were indeed the murderers who killed Anqi's parents and caused her immense harm.

Everyone knows that beneath Anqi's well-behaved, sensible, considerate, and gentle exterior lies a deep-seated, bleeding pain etched in her heart, day after day, that has never disappeared.

If... if she were to complete her revenge, would that turn Anqi back into the incredibly cute child with a smile she used to be?

These doubts and possibilities, coupled with the long-accumulated regret and pain in their hearts, drained the two of their strength.

"Is that all?"

In the surreal space so close yet so far, Anqi quietly watched them.

Familiar faces, but dull, lifeless eyes—that was the answer they gave Anqi.

Anqi suddenly felt very bored.

"This is the final scene before the final chapter. For my own sake, let's put an end to this."

The mastermind behind Blood feud Cocolia, has already become one of their own, and the other mastermind, Gray Serpent, is also under their control. The only ones left are these two.

Forget about all those tangled webs of cause and effect and friendships. Next, Anqi needs to get some answers for herself.

Thus, the situation of the war changed.

The already declining normal Anqi were torn apart at an even faster pace, while the number of individual puppets increased dramatically.

Soon, one puppet after Anqi broke through the defenses and rushed towards the three people in the center of the Theater with lightning speed.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Bronya and Raiden Mei were unable to react, while the cold-faced and hard-hearted Cocolia fired her pistol repeatedly, which somewhat delayed the doll's attack.

What are you doing?

"Mother Cocolia, I..."

Bronya's lips trembled as she looked at the dolls with faces identical to Anqi's, her eyes filled with deep fear.

She couldn't face Anqi's resentment, nor could she stop Anqi's revenge.

The same applies to Raiden Mei.

Cocolia glanced at them indifferently while changing the magazine with one hand, then, as if she had given up on them, simply raised her gun and fired without saying another word.

"Bang!"

The specially made high-tech pistol was indeed powerful, capable of killing with a single shot, but there were simply too many puppets. Finally, one puppet managed to dodge all the attacks and obstacles, laughing wildly, raising its palm like a knife, and approaching Cocolia.

"Anqi, no!?"

Bronya was no longer able to think, and instinctively stepped in front of Cocolia.

Then, the invisible sword energy pierced through Bronya's chest, pushed against her body, and passed through Cocolia's chest, the mother and daughter's blood flowing down together.

"Bronya!?" x2

Raiden Mei and Cocolia exclaimed in unison.

But Cocolia was right next to her, beat her to the punch, blowing up the frozen Anqi doll with a single shot, and then fell backwards while holding Bronya's body.

"Don't be afraid, Mom brought some medicine to heal your wounds, you'll be alright!"

With blood trickling from the corner of her mouth, Cocolia pulled out a potion from somewhere and immediately injected it into Bronya's wound. She then raised her pistol again, but was too weak to fire.

Cocolia's arm trembled a few times before finally falling limply to her side.

His eyes were half-closed, devoid of any expression.

It's as if it's already dead.

Raiden Mei finally woke up.

"Anqi, no, you can't do this..."

Lightning flashed in her eyes, Raiden Mei shook her head in pain.

If this continues, everything will be beyond repair.

Raiden Mei knew she had to do something.

Then Anqi's doll rushed in front of her, with a ruthless and indifferent expression that Raiden Mei feared, and attacked, her sword energy piercing through her chest.

"Puff!"

Raiden Mei stared at Anqi's face in disbelief.

'As expected, I still can't do anything.'

Raiden Mei thought bitterly as she collapsed beside Bronya and Cocolia.

Exhausted both physically and mentally, and critically injured and on the verge of death, Raiden Mei and Bronya gradually lost consciousness in their helplessness.

In their final moments, they witnessed the entire world crumble and shatter, and heard Anqi's heart-wrenching screams and cries.

After that, I know nothing more.

"Boom!!!"

A towering crimson beam of light erupted in the center of the city, staining the sky red. The shockwave traveled for miles, collapsing half the city's buildings and unleashing a hurricane-like shockwave that spread to the boundless wilderness beyond the city.

Outside, Schicksal, Anti-Entropy, and World Serpent all detected Honkai Energy reactions exceeding those of any previous Herrscher birth.

The law that the Herrscher who appear later are stronger seems to have been proven once again.

Fu Hua and Theresa arrived at the scene one after the other.

"Mei, Bronya, how could this be..."

Theresa looked at Raiden Mei, Bronya, and Cocolia lying in pools of blood, her eyes reddened, her legs went weak, and she almost knelt down.

Fu Hua found Himeko and Kiana sleeping in each other's arms in a more remote area.

"Anqi didn't hurt them...she's still conscious."

By now, Fu Hua's acceptance of Herrscher has reached a very high level.

Even if her disciple becomes a Herrscher, as long as he is not completely controlled by the Honkai and can regain his humanity and self, Fu Hua can treat him with a calm mind.

The fact that Himeko and Kiana were safe and sound gave Fu Hua hope.

"Cough!"

Cocolia seemed to be awakened by the previous tremor, coughing up a mouthful of blood.

"I have medicine in my arms... and, in that direction, far away, there are tombstones in the park... I... I found her there..."

The blood-red index finger pointed in the right direction, and then Cocolia completed her task and truly fainted.

"I am that child's master, and I alone must not stop."

Fu Hua told herself this, then took a deep breath and calmed herself down.

"Headmaster, you stay here and treat them. I'm going to go after Anqi!"

Fu Hua didn't give Theresa time to answer. As soon as she finished speaking, she turned into flames and soared into the sky in the direction Cocolia was pointing.

"Bang!"

Fu Hua quickly found the park Cocolia had mentioned, landing at the entrance Skyfire.

The golden Valkyrie and the Armed Doll facing off at the park entrance undoubtedly confirmed the correctness of the direction.

"Durandal, and... Skyfire?"

Fu Hua frowned deeply.

"You've come here for Anqi too?"

Durandal looked warily at Skyfire, then hesitated before glancing at Fu Hua. Ultimately, she sided with Fu Hua, with whom she had once fought side by side, and said:

"I came here to investigate the anomalies in Changkong City. As for the World Serpent's purpose, I have no idea."

Skyfire showed no reaction to Durandal's wariness, but calmly turned to Fu Hua and said:

"Hua, you know how we usually deal with Herrscher. Considering that he is your disciple, if it is too difficult for you, I can do it for you."

"Enough! Times have changed, Skyfire! My disciple will not lose her humanity. I believe in her. Please don't act recklessly!"

The fact that Fu Hua was once obedient and docile, and that Himeko and Kiana were safe and sound, gave her some confidence.

Regardless of the strength or weakness of this confidence, Fu Hua would not allow anyone else to lay a finger on her disciple.

"The same applies to Schicksal. The affairs of Great Void Mountain will be resolved by Great Void Mountain itself. Please tell Otto —don't touch Anqi!"

She removed the glasses she used to conceal her aura, radiating a terrifying heat that distorted the surrounding air, her overwhelming power proclaiming her unwavering resolve.

This was probably the first time Fu Hua had so forcefully rejected Otto.

Perhaps, this won't be the last time.

Durandal remembered Otto's earlier advice—"Remember, if my old friend is adamant, don't go against her. I trust she can handle it all, and it's for everyone's good."

After a moment of silence, Durandal did not protest against Fu Hua, who was clearly in a bad mood. Instead, she took a few steps back and made way for Fu Hua.

Fu Hua stepped forward, her eyes fixed straight ahead, past the Valkyrie and Armed Doll on either side, and entered the park.