Chapter 235

Raven's behavior was incomprehensible. Why did she appear at this time? Shouldn't she have waited until she and Shen Gonglin were completely exhausted before capturing them? Instead, she came out to treat Shen Gonglin's wounds and left behind so many supplies. What was this woman trying to do?

"Help? I am indeed helping him. As for you, you're just incidental Herrscher of the Void, be grateful that he needs someone to take care of him now, otherwise I would have made a hole in your head just now. Don't worry about it. We are still enemies. Hmm... You can eat some of those energy bars. At least make sure you have enough strength to carry him out."

Raven glanced back at Kiana, then turned and left after saying those words. Her black figure slowly disappeared into the yellow sand. Kiana, however, was so angry at Raven's attitude that she puffed out her cheeks. This woman was indeed annoying. After seeing her true appearance, Kiana hated her even more. So beautiful, she must be trying to seduce the pig in her house!

"Hey, what are you still looking at? She's already gone. Shen Gonglin, tell me, what exactly is your relationship with her? Why is she helping you so much even though she's your enemy? I really did benefit from your help this time."

After the Raven left, Kiana crossed her arms and glared coldly at Shen Gonglin. She was furious to see him still staring in the direction the Raven had disappeared. The girl squatted down and grabbed Shen Gonglin's cheek. Did he think she was dead and he was still here, staring at other girls? If she really died, would he lead other women to dance on her grave?

Because of this, Kiana decided that she absolutely must not die, and that she must live a good life.

"How would I know what she's thinking... But the World Serpent's food seems pretty good, Kiana, did you see that just now? That girl's figure was absolutely amazing after she took off her cloak... Don't look at me like that, I'm just stating the facts, don't you think she has a great figure?"

Shen Gonglin didn't understand why the World Serpent were so kind to him. Now, all he could think about was the image of Raven leaving earlier—big breasts, a slim waist, long legs, and that perky little butt. Tsk tsk, she was really impressive. It didn't seem like the kind of figure you could get from eating energy bars. She was really strong. Shen Gonglin originally thought Kiana's figure was pretty good, but now it seemed like she was only better than Fu Hua, Theresa, and Bronya. Right now, anyone could easily beat her.

"You big idiot! Is this the kind of place you're interested in? Go eat your energy bar and stop giving directions randomly. She already said we went the wrong way. Did you notice her last look in her eyes? It was like she was mocking me for being directionally challenged. You're the one who's directionally challenged, why would I believe your nonsense!"

"You've got a great figure, huh? Fine, I'll show you what a great figure is." Kiana shoved the energy bar into Shen Gonglin's mouth. It didn't taste good, but it was the best survival food in this extreme environment. After getting a good look at the direction, Kiana casually tossed the compass aside. Who knew if there was anything tracking inside it? The girl glared at Shen Gonglin, annoyed. How could she forget that he was terrible with directions? She had actually trusted his directions. If Raven hadn't warned her, she would have carried Shen Gonglin Rin all the way back.

Spending too much time with him has made me lose my sense of direction.

Chapter Two: The Deal Between the Two Parties

North Africa, Maghreb, on a high ground outside the Schicksal Vimur Laboratory, Raven, having taken care of everything, arrived at the pre-set sniping point. She couldn't believe she'd ended up aiding the enemy. With those supplies, the two of them should have been able to escape unscathed... She really couldn't bear to watch Shen Gonglin die like that. He shouldn't die in a place like this; his future should be filled with flowers and beauty.

Perhaps in Raven's heart, Shen Gonglin's existence is the only pure land. He has the same wish as her and is willing to lend a helping hand for her dream, so he is worthy of her doing so.

Without a trace of regret for her decision, Raven lay on the ground and opened her sniper scope. In the scope's view, a golden sphere of light was hovering above the ruins. Inside that sphere, the leader of Schicksal and the World Serpent were talking. As for what they were discussing, Raven had no idea.

[Raven, the Herrscher of the Void is leaving this desert. As per the Lord's instructions, leave her alone.]

Suddenly, a voice came through the earpiece, hoarse and cold like a snake lurking underground. Without a doubt, it was the voice of the Gray Serpent. Upon hearing his communication, Raven quietly pursed his lips. Of course, he knew they were leaving, and they had even received his assistance. However, did the Lord also want them to leave?

[I know you want to target the Herrscher of the Void, but now is not the time. Give her time; this is the Lord's command. A grain of wheat, if it dies, remains just a grain of wheat, but if it falls to the ground, it can bear countless seeds. Her shackles have been removed; time will prove... whether the power within that body has taken root, sprouted, blossomed, and borne fruit. Now, let us focus on a more important goal.]

Raven frowned slightly. This poet was spouting strange things again. Everyone in the World Serpent was weird. Jackal was a mad scientist, Gray Serpent was a poet who kept spouting strange and inexplicable philosophy, and the Lord was... sigh, he was the only normal one left. This lousy organization was doomed.

Raven frowned, focusing her attention through the Divine Key sniper rifle in her hand at the distant ruins. The light spots floating in the air rotated and contracted in accordance with the user's gaze, finally revealing a clear image to her pupils. The sphere of light was a space created by the Bishop of Schicksal using a strange golden fluid. At this moment, only he and the leader of the World Serpent were in the hemisphere, and the two of them were conducting a transaction, but the transaction with Otto...

"I still find it hard to believe that the Lord would decide... would decide to cooperate with Schicksal."

Raven hesitated for a moment, but finally voiced her confusion. As everyone knows, the bishops of Schicksal, like dragons, are untrustworthy. Why would the Lord decide to make a deal with Schicksal? In her opinion, the Lord should have just ripped Otto's head off, but the Lord is like this... He didn't even turn against her after being punched by Durandal. It's really strange.

[Raven, I understand your confusion. The Bishop of Schicksal is a sophisticated egoist. He is worldly-wise, understands people's hearts, and is adept at using everything to achieve his own goals. He is the least desirable person to deal with... But I assure you, this deal will be completed smoothly. It is precisely his egoism that will give the Lord's bargaining chips almost infinite value. Soon, the obstacle of Schicksal will completely disappear from the path of the serpent.]

What riddle is this riddle-teller spouting now? Does he really think this way of speaking is cool? Listening to him is like listening to a lecture; Raven barely understood a word he said. But she liked his way of speaking anyway. She was just a gofer; she'd do whatever they told her to do. She never wanted to deal with riddle-tellers like this again. Raven wisely refrained from continuing to engage with Gray Serpent and focused on doing her own thing.

"Since it is the Lord's order, I will naturally obey... But you know, there are many people in the organization who have grudges against Schicksal. Are you sure they will agree?"

Cooperating with Schicksal is something that many people in the organization would probably be unwilling to do, as they only want to get paid to do things. However, other cadres might be more willing.

[No matter how you look at it... look, they still came— the World Serpent's top executives gathered together, such a scene is rare, isn't it?]

The Gray Serpent's voice was sinister. In this desert, the core strength of the World Serpent had been gathered. No matter what the outcome, they were prepared.

"If negotiations fail, then we'll wage all-out war against Schicksal right here—is that what you mean?"

Raven came to this conclusion, but she felt it wasn't quite right. As for World Serpent and the others... although they all appeared mysterious and powerful, Durandal alone could easily wipe them all out. In a full-scale war, Raven thought their chances of winning were slim. The only one capable of fighting was the Lord, and while the others could handle ordinary Valkyrie, against an enemy like Durandal, it was better to defeat them amidst laughter and cheers.

There was silence in the communication. After a long while, Gray Serpent's demonic laughter rang out again. In Raven's vision, the golden sphere was slowly disintegrating. It seemed the deal was done. In this state, there was no need for a fight.

Raven, put away your weapons. Just now, the Lord's deal was completed.

The Gray Serpent's voice reached the ears of all the World Serpent members lying in ambush in this desert. Sure enough, the Bishop of Schicksal had no way to refuse the Lord's offer. The deal was done, and Schicksal, the biggest obstacle in front of the World Serpent, was finally eliminated.

Raven was curious about what kind of deal it was. Looking at the two people in the sniper scope, Otto and Kevin emerged from the orb of light. Raven couldn't help but wonder what kind of bargaining chips the Bishop of Schicksal had offered. Was this man really trustworthy? Raven didn't know, but for now, he still had to obey orders.

Putting away her sniper rifle, Raven looked around for something to conceal her face. Having left her cloak with Shen Gonglin Rin, she had nothing left. Appearing in front of others like this would ruin her image as a ruthless mercenary. Sometimes she really felt helpless about her face; it lacked any murderous aura... Who would be afraid of her like this?

Is Chapter Three serious?

"I have a feeling something bad has happened... Anyway, Kiana, where should we run to now? I think we should find a quiet place to wait for me to recover, and then we'll rush up to Kevin's face and give him the final arrow, what do you think?"

On the desert, Shen Gonglin lay on Kiana's back, chattering incessantly. This petty girl still remembered how she had been humiliated by Kevin. Although Durandal had avenged her, revenge was definitely more satisfying when done personally. This was evident from her attack on Otto at Schicksal Headquarters; she was the kind of person who would seek revenge for anything.

"I don't think that will work. You'd better behave yourself. You're already injured like this, and you're still thinking about these things. Our priority now is to find a place to rest. These things won't last long, and I don't think any kind-hearted enemy will come to deliver supplies to us."

Kiana took a bite of the energy bar. Although it didn't taste good, its energy-boosting effect was very obvious. If it weren't for the supplies left by these Raven, the two of them definitely wouldn't have lasted this long. Without being sentimental and leaving all the food for Shen Gonglin, Kiana knew that now she could only rely on herself, and if she didn't eat something to replenish her strength, the two of them would be doomed.

Kiana felt that she probably wouldn't be able to encounter people like Raven who inexplicably came to aid the enemy. But why hadn't they gotten out of the desert yet? Relying on manpower was indeed quite difficult.

"So where should we look? We can't go back to Sky City now, it's full of Valkyrie units... How about we go back to the Hyperion? You've been away from home for so long, the headmistress must be very worried about you. And Bronya, let me tell you, she's the Herrscher of Reason now, a really powerful one, she rides her motorcycle so fast."

Nuzzling Kiana's shoulder, the girl understood Shen Gonglin's meaning and held the energy bar in her hand to Shen Gonglin's mouth. He took a big bite as well. This mixture of nuts and sugar was actually quite to his liking. Shen Gonglin chewed his food while trying to dissuade Kiana. Given their current state, going back was the best option. Kiana's concern was only because of her status as Herrscher, but Bronya was also Herrscher now, and she herself Herrscher of the Void and the Herrscher of Reason within her. What did she have to worry about?

"Stop, I can't go back now... Unlike you and Bronya, I can't control the Herrscher power within me. That thing lurking in my consciousness is constantly trying to take over my body... So I can't go back. What if I suddenly lose control..."

Kiana's voice was somewhat low. This was what she feared most. Now that Fu Hua was no longer helping her, the consequences of any unexpected event were unimaginable. Therefore, she absolutely could not go back... nor could she let Shen Gonglin go back. He was her last insurance policy. After all, she liked him so much, and he must like her just as much. That's why Kiana didn't want Shen Gonglin to leave; he had to stay by her side.

"Actually, that Queen isn't entirely a bad person... Hmm, I can't really say. In some ways, she's rotten to the core, but sometimes I feel like she's actually quite pitiful, especially after learning about her past experiences... Well, I can't really explain it. Kiana, don't just reject her outright. Maybe you can try to understand her. Don't just see her as a Herrscher."

What he wanted to express was a bit hard to articulate. After all, Shen Gonglin wasn't the kind of male protagonist who relied on empty talk. He was quite good at verbal battles, though. Perhaps it was because the Herrscher of the Void had never shown any hostility towards him that Shen Gonglin didn't have any additional ill feelings towards her.

"You make it sound so easy. She's always wanted to take my body first. If she succeeds... Heh! I get it, Shen Gonglin. You're just lusting after my body, aren't you? You don't care who the consciousness inside is, do you? I knew you were a scoundrel. Mei's Book said that some men like that queenly aura. If you need it, just say so. I can even step on you."

Kiana glared at Shen Gonglin with great dissatisfaction. What nonsense was this guy spouting? That Herrscher was wicked. He actually thought he could get along with her peacefully. Did he want to have two girlfriends? Dream on! Kiana said, "I will never let the Herrscher get away with this!"

"... Mei's Book are truly vast and profound, covering all sorts of situations. And aren't you getting a little too cocky? Who said I was lusting after your body? These days, anyone you randomly hit with a brick has a better figure than you. Let me count: Mei, Himeko, Rita, Cocolia, Durandal Raven"

Shen Gonglin counted on his fingers one by one, unwilling to see Kiana so arrogant. With each name he mentioned, Kiana's face darkened further. She wondered if the person on her back was even speaking human language. She knew this guy had ulterior motives. Mei and Himeko were one thing, since they were family, but what about the others? Why were they talking so inappropriately?

"Shut up, or I'll bite you to death and then kill myself. Can't you just let me have some peace and quiet? All those women you mentioned are older than me. When I grow up, I'll definitely have a better figure than them!"

Kiana started grinding her teeth. Actually, her body proportions were already pretty good, but now she seemed to be only better than Auntie, Bronya, and the Class President, at most plus those two Second-hand Scientist from Anti-Entropy. Now, any one of them could easily beat her. And this guy even dared to mention Raven. There's definitely something fishy going on between them!

"Hmm... Actually Durandal seems to be younger than you. I heard Rita say that she might be the same age as Bronya... Wow, to be the same age as Bronya and have such strength, compared to that, Bronya seems so weak. Can she really still grow?"

Shen Gonglin began to worry, but Kiana felt something was off about her worry. What he was talking about regarding strength and growth... was he serious?

Chapter Four: The Child Has Grown Up

No, I have to have a real showdown with this guy. Kiana got angrier and angrier the more she thought about it. Other people's boyfriends are thinking about how to make their girlfriends happy, but this scoundrel of hers is trying every possible way to make her unhappy. And even so, she still has to obediently carry him on her back. This kind of thing makes Kiana super annoyed. However, before she could put Shen Gonglin down, the mecha that descended from the sky blocked their way again.

Tsk, the pursuers are coming again. It seems that Schicksal is not planning to let them leave so easily. Looking at the mecha in front of her, Kiana couldn't tell whether it was Schicksal or World Serpent's doing. The situation was getting worse and worse. Kiana and Shen Gonglin had encountered many obstacles along the way. Shen Gonglin was unable to fight, and only Kiana could fight. But now, this scene... it wasn't just mecha, but also Suicide Squad and Honkai Beast.

Kiana felt a little tired. For some reason, she suddenly remembered a place, the place where the dream began. Kiana suddenly wanted to go back. Although she couldn't return to their side, this place... was also something Kiana missed very much.

"Shen Gonglin, I've suddenly come up with a great idea for you, but this is an extremely long-distance teleportation... you'd better keep a close eye on me."

I can't afford to fight any longer. Dealing with these scum is easy, but it would be bad if a more dangerous enemy came. So the best thing to do now is to leave this place as soon as possible. Although it will put a lot of pressure on me, I am confident that I can succeed.

Connecting with the power of the Herrscher of the Void within her, without Fu Hua's suppression, this power began to erode her body again, opening a spatial teleportation channel in front of her. Kiana slipped inside before the enemy could attack. The power of space raged within her body, but Kiana gritted her teeth and persevered. The two vanished instantly. If there was nowhere else to go, then let's return to where we started.

Kiana had this thought flashing through her mind, while Shen Gonglin was also trying his best to mobilize his Herrscher of the Void power to cooperate with Kiana. He didn't know where Kiana was planning to go, but he had to stay with her.

In the conference room of the Helios, the Red-haired Twin Tails scientist Tesla helplessly tossed aside the piece of iron in her hand. She sighed and shook her head, her red hair swaying gently. Just a few hours ago, the scrap metal she had thrown away was an important part of the katana Raikiri, but now it was completely broken. On the table in front of Tesla, the once very useful weapon had been disassembled into dozens of parts, neatly arranged in front of her. But unfortunately, it was completely unusable.

"The blade is broken. The handle is broken. The modulation circuit is broken. The energy valve... is broken too. Good heavens, what's the difference between this and making me rebuild it from scratch?"

Helplessly, Tesla threw all the broken parts into the trash can. He looked at Mei, who was organizing documents, with a hint of resentment. For a scientist, it was unpleasant to have his work ruined like that. Mei, who was organizing documents, felt a little embarrassed under Tesla's gaze, since she was the one who had broken the thing.

"I don't know why it broke... It just clashed slightly with Rita's scythe a few times, then went through a battle, and finally was completely destroyed by Durandal's knight's lance... That's how it happened..."

Mei, without turning her head, tidied the documents on the table. In the months since the War of Schicksal, they had been searching for Kiana and Himeko every day. These documents and information came from all over the world. The valuable ones were printed into reports and archived. Over time, this information filled the room that was originally a conference room. Unfortunately, it was still useless.

"What do you mean? Are you saying my skills are inferior to those in the Schicksal Research Department? You just wait, I will definitely make an incredibly useful weapon. Schicksal is nothing to me... What, are you thinking about her?"

For some reason, Tesla was provoked and angrily clenched her fists. The fact that her own weapon was damaged in a collision with the weapon of the Valkyrie of Schicksal meant that her craftsmanship was inferior to that of the Schicksal R&D department. Tesla couldn't tolerate this. She shouted loudly, but Mei didn't react at all. The girl silently packed her documents. Tesla wasn't completely unaware of Mei's current state. Undoubtedly, she was thinking about Kiana. She had seen Kiana in Sky City. Had something happened between them?

"On the bright side, at least she didn't fall into the hands of Schicksal and World Serpent. The intelligence has already been sent over. A few hours ago, World Serpent launched a Schicksal attack on Schicksal's North African laboratory. Although we don't know the situation there or the reason for the war between the two sides, we can confirm that Kiana and Shen Gonglin escaped in the chaos. They're together, so what's there to worry about?"

Although Tesla wasn't good at comforting others, he still tried his best to reassure Mei. This girl wore her heart on her sleeve; she must have spent half an hour organizing those documents.

"Ugh, this atmosphere is so uncomfortable. There's no one else here, so just tell me what's on your mind."

Given Tesla's personality, this kind of somber atmosphere is the most unbearable for her. So the girl was a little frantic and wanted Mei to tell her everything on her mind. She shouldn't keep it bottled up. At least speaking out would make her feel better. Although she wasn't good at comforting others, she could still be a listener.

"... Kiana, she's changed so much. I don't know how to describe this change. Grown up? Mature? Neither is quite right. She's never been quiet; she's always the noisiest one in a crowd. From the moment I met her, I've never seen her settle down. She has to get involved in everything, whether it's important or not. She used to be noisy, but she was also reassuring. But in Sky City, I've noticed she's changed..."

Stopping what she was doing, Mei poured out her heart. She wasn't sure if Kiana's changes were good or bad, but the only thing she was sure of was that she was really worried about her.

"Oh, I think I understand now. It's like when a child grows up and doesn't stay close to their mother... right?"

Tesla nodded as if he understood, but Mei's expression suddenly became inexplicable. This... seems to be quite fitting.

Chapter Five: Where Dreams Begin

...You could say that. Mei's expression suddenly became somewhat awkward because she felt that what Tesla said was quite accurate. She did have a feeling that her child had grown up and was no longer close to her mother. But this was really strange. Could it be that she subconsciously regarded Kiana as her own child? That shouldn't be the case. She treated Kiana as a friend. There must be something wrong with her.

"Anyway... she became very quiet, so quiet that it was unlike her. How much must a person go through, how much pain must they suffer, to undergo such a drastic change? Anything can happen in four months. Right now, she must still be wandering somewhere, enduring unimaginable trauma alone... I just want to find her as soon as possible."

Mei poured out her heart, her expression filled with sorrow. Could Kiana's current state be described as a belated and tragic maturity? Kiana was bearing so much alone, yet Mei, as her best friend, couldn't share even a fraction of her burden. Mei hated herself terribly. If she were stronger, could she protect Shen Gonglin and Kiana?

"... Don't blame yourself too much. Negative emotions are bad for your health. We did our best. Besides, that girl isn't alone. Shen Gonglin is still by her side. You should at least trust him. With him by Kiana's side, there definitely won't be any problems... Speaking of which, you saw him when you went to Sky City. Did he really not ask me to pass on any messages?"

Gently comforting Mei, Tesla looked at the girl's sorrowful expression and didn't know what to say. Although she was quite perceptive, Tesla was really bad at comforting others. Helpless, she could only try to distract Mei by changing the subject. She really regretted not going to Sky City with Mei Shen Gonglin so long. She heard from Chicken Coop Head that he had caused a big scene in Sea Abyss City, and she still hadn't heard from him. It was really infuriating.

"... No, but don't worry, Doctor, he's definitely thinking of you."

Tesla's attempt to change the subject was indeed quite effective. Looking at the expectant gaze of the Red-haired Twin Tails in front of her, Mei was in a bit of a dilemma. Although it might disappoint her, Shen Gonglin really didn't have anything to say to her. At the time, Mei was too busy being intimate with him, and then a series of events happened. She didn't have time to stop and chat at all.

"Tsk, I knew that brat would be so heartless. I even kept thinking about him... No! I didn't think about him at all! Let that willful guy do whatever he wants, it's none of my business. Mei, fix the table for me, I'm going to the intelligence room!"

Tesla had been thinking of comforting Mei, but unexpectedly, he ended up being the one who needed comforting. The girl slammed her armored left arm hard on the table, Tesla it over with a single punch. The Red-haired Twin Tails turned and left angrily. That scoundrel! She shouldn't have had any expectations of him!

Tesla strode out with an air of indifference, leaving Mei alone. She kept piling up the scattered documents, but the image of Kiana and Shen Gonglin kept appearing in the girl's mind. So much time had passed since the War of Schicksal. In these four months, how many cities affected by the Honkai had Kiana and Shen Gonglin traveled through, and how many tragedies caused by the Honkai had they witnessed?

Mei was worried. Although Shen Gonglin was by Kiana's side, when she saw those whose lives had been taken away by the Great Honkai, would she blame herself for everything, or would she choose to bear all the responsibility alone?

Although Shen Gonglin will stay with her, can he help Kiana heal her emotional wounds? Like herself, the wounds from battle heal easily, but the pain in her chest is becoming increasingly unbearable. Are the two of them really okay? Mei really wants to help them.

Kiana's words echoed in her mind: she said she couldn't come back, that she couldn't let everyone take the risks for her. The thought made Mei's thoughts sink like a boulder into an icy lake, cold and heavy, into the darkness. What should she do now? This Kiana ... she felt so unfamiliar...

"Alright, stop wallowing in self-pity, Mei your gear and get ready to go. We're about to launch a big operation!"

Just then, the door was kicked open, and Tesla, who had just left, rushed in. As soon as he entered, Tesla said excitedly and full of energy, "Finally, I have a target!"

"Dr. Tesla?... What's wrong?"

Why did she suddenly become so energetic? Composing herself, Mei looked at Tesla, while the Red-haired Twin Tails put her hands on her hips and struck a very arrogant pose. There was no point in wallowing in self-pity here; she might as well use that time to do what she wanted to do.

"We... have discovered Kiana and Shen Gonglin's whereabouts, and detected the location of the Herrscher's reaction. Immediately, set off! Destination: Changkong City!"

"Where am I...?"

After the golden light flashed, what appeared before Shen Gonglin was a city submerged in water. The towering buildings and flooded streets testified to the city's former prosperity. After Kiana opened the spatial tunnel, the two of them appeared here, instantly transforming from the desert to the ruins of this coastal city. This teleportation distance was no small feat.

"Changkong City, in my heart, is where my dream began..."

Looking at the familiar city before her, Kiana couldn't help but smile with a hint of nostalgia. Then, the girl collapsed to the ground, her back carrying Shen Gonglin, which also fell off. The sudden use of such a long-distance teleportation had put too much strain on Kiana. Seeing that she was finally safe, Kiana's nerves immediately relaxed, and then the immense fatigue swept over her entire body.

She was really exhausted, so exhausted that she would fall asleep the moment she relaxed.

"Ouch, I almost fell... Idiot, you'll catch a cold if you sleep right here."

Muttering softly, Shen Gonglin Jingu struggled to carry Kiana to the corner of the wall. Then he covered them both with his Raven Cloak. "Sleep, get some rest. I need to sleep too."

Chapter Six Changkong City

Kiana, why did you come here? Is it because you want to go back to the place where everyone met...?

The rain continued incessantly. Mei stood on the bridge, looking out at the rainy scene through the glass. In her vision, a familiar city gradually appeared before Mei eyes, as if she could still vaguely see scenes from the past: the pedestrian street over there, and the Changkong Wall further away, and the Senba Academy... Looking at these familiar scenes, Mei's heart was filled with countless thoughts. Was Kiana in this city now? In this city that was like ruins, Kiana must be waiting for her now.

"Landing soon, the rain is almost stopping. Let's organize the existing intelligence. Yesterday afternoon, Schicksal's experimental base in North Africa was suddenly attacked by the World Serpent Force. Shen Gonglin and Kiana, who were imprisoned there, escaped in the chaos. A few hours later, Anti-Entropy's Far East reconnaissance station detected a strong Herrscher reaction in Changkong City for a moment, which is consistent with the previous sample from Sky City."

Tesla walked over to Mei and went through the existing intelligence with her. From North Africa to Sky City in one go, such a long distance, she initially thought it was Shen Gonglin, but according to the energy detection, this time it was Kiana's Herrscher of the Void energy. The power of the Herrscher is really excessive. Even with warships, it would take them several hours to fly over, but they can get here in the blink of an eye. It's really unfair.

"She used the Herrscher of the Void's teleportation ability to escape here."

Mei nodded, her eyes filled with worry. Using the power of the Herrscher of the Void would definitely put a lot of strain on Kiana, but it seemed that this was the only way for her to escape. If things were normal, Shen Gonglin wouldn't allow Kiana to do something that would harm her body, but the current situation meant that neither of them was in good condition.

"That's right, a teleportation over an extremely long distance. After that, she disappeared... The reconnaissance station never found any other clues, and the satellite footage didn't reveal anything. But at least it proves that Kiana was here. There might be other clues in the city, and those clues are very important to us."

Looking at the city, half-submerged in water, Tesla rubbed her arms. It was a bit cold, and the air was thick with Honkai energy... This place was really not suitable for staying, but for now, they had no choice but to work here. Hopefully, that girl and that bastard would just stay there and wait for them to find them, and not cause any trouble.