Chapter 330

The puppets chuckled as they launched their attack. Each puppet could control three to five puppet mechs, and with so many puppets here, thanks to the power of the Herrscher of Reason, their power was greatly enhanced. All they had to do was take down this guard, Kiana would be theirs.

"That depends on whether you have the ability!"

Theresa planted the cross in the floor. The girl took out two golden spears from the cross and felt that she was being underestimated, or rather, ignored. It seemed that it was time to increase her presence. Recently, her students had been shining, and it was time for her, the headmistress, to get moving.

"A little girl who's not even as big as a cross dares to block our way?"

The dolls' chatter made the atmosphere extremely noisy. These hurtful remarks made Theresa's face turn pale with anger. Being mistaken for a primary school student at the university had already deeply wounded Theresa, and now the dolls were saying she wasn't even as tall as the cross...

Theresa was suffering. Whether it was Kiana, Fu Hua, or even Bronya, they would all be mistaken for couples when they went out with Shen Gonglin. But if she went out with Shen Gonglin, she would most likely be mistaken for siblings. This was already a thorn in Theresa's side, and now the dolls were saying that. Did they not know the meaning of death?

"Then let me show you just how amazing this little girl you've been talking about really is!"

Theresa, enraged, brandished the crucifix, which, weighing several thousand pounds, smashed all the enemies around Theresa. Meanwhile, in the command center, Tesla detected a signal on his computer indicating the activity of the puppets. Sure enough, these guys were targeting the ship's power generation system.

Or rather, their target is the electronic barrier surrounding Kiana.

"Are you sure you don't want to do something about it? If we don't, the electronic barrier around Kiana will be dispelled. In the ten seconds that the backup system activates, she'll most likely be dragged into the Domination Theater by the dolls. Although this is part of the plan, isn't it too dangerous?"

Tesla turned to look at Shen Gonglin. Noticing her gaze, Shen Gonglin quickly released her hand that had been secretly touching Einstein's leg under the table. The feeling was just too exciting. Einstein's expression remained normal, but in fact, this Chicken Coop Head doctor was also extremely nervous. Shen Gonglin was just too bold.

"It's alright, Kiana will be fine. If we don't do this, there's no guarantee that some of the dolls might slip through the net. This is the best way."

Shen Gonglin had a serious expression on her face. It was hard to imagine that this guy was actually a pervert who secretly took advantage of the professor while she was working. While all the combat personnel were being assigned tasks, Shen Gonglin, who considered herself the strongest combat force, was slacking off in the command room with two researchers. All of this was part of Shen Gonglin's plan.

"Alright, since you've said so, then let the dolls do as they please... Aiyin, what's wrong? Why does your face look a little red?"

"No, it's nothing! It's just hot!"

Chapter 141 The Plan Succeeds

Hot?

Upon hearing Einstein's explanation, Tesla glanced at the air conditioner blowing out a chilly breeze with some doubt. How could this temperature be considered hot? The Hyperion was the flagship of the Far East Branch, with top-notch facilities in all aspects. The air conditioning was so strong that Tesla was feeling a bit cold, yet Einstein still said it was hot. Was this person crazy, or was Tesla crazy?

"If it's hot, why don't you sit separately from Shen Gonglin... Be serious, the dolls have already entered the power generation room!"

Tesla remained focused, while Einstein seized the opportunity to glare fiercely at Shen Gonglin Jingu. However, the girl seemed not to notice and reached out her hand towards Einstein again. The blue-haired doctor gasped and tried to dodge, but Shen Gonglin's villainous voice appeared in her ear again.

"Don't dodge, or I'll lift up my clothes and stick my hand inside. You know I'm capable of doing something like that."

Such an excessive threat froze Einstein in place again. The girl could only glare at Shen Gonglin before sitting there, feeling humiliated and motionless. She felt that Shen Gonglin had become much more presumptuous towards her since that incident. Although it felt good, it was also embarrassing enough. Shen Gonglin... he really wasn't human!

The genius doctor who Anti-Entropy could only endure and carry out his work, which, in a sense, was also a test for himself.

Theresa alone held off the dolls' attack. These ragtag bunches weren't particularly strong, especially against Theresa had already unlocked her Blood Knight Armor. However, their endless numbers were giving her a headache. If she were fighting alone, it wouldn't be a problem. The key now was to protect Kiana inside the barrier...

Wait a minute, what's going on with this electromagnetic barrier?

To Theresa's astonishment, the electromagnetic barrier surrounding Kiana suddenly vanished. Without the barrier, Kiana was in grave danger...

"Looks like it's been neutralized. Sorry, the bait was eaten by our cute little fish."

The puppets that had been lying in ambush finally made their move. They had been waiting for this moment. They were organized and planned, and there was nothing they couldn't accomplish when they were all together. The puppets that rushed out from all directions grabbed Kiana's arm, and the bait was taken away.

"Let Kiana go!"

Theresa tried to approach, but the dolls had already activated their abilities. Kiana and the dolls vanished instantly, leaving Theresa alone. Looking at the empty cabin, Theresa put away her cross, hoping the plan would succeed.

Kiana's vision blurred for a moment, and when she regained her senses, she found herself in a strange space. A gothic theater stood before her, the Domination Theater that Shen Gonglin and the others had mentioned.

"Sigh, I feel like I'm getting tired of saying this... but for your sake, I'll say it one more time."

An impatient voice rang out in the theater, followed by a welcoming Kiana read aloud.

"Kiana, Kiana, welcome to The Domination Theater — Now that we're done talking, let's get down to business. It seems the bait has finally sunk into the fish's belly."

The doll appeared in front of Kiana. After giving a perfunctory welcome, the doll said something malicious, "Trying to fish, huh? Well, the most important bait ended up in their hands, haha!"

Kiana remained silent, surveying her surroundings. This was part of the plan; there was no need to panic.

"Hahaha, everyone come and see! This is the gift that Anti-Entropy gave us!"

The doll clapped excitedly, and a series of applause rang out in the theater, one after another, but it was impossible to tell where they came from. Besides the doll in front of her, several other dolls walked over from nowhere, chattering and discussing as if they didn't care about Kiana at all. She had now been dragged into the Domination Theater, and how she was dealt with was up to them!

"How about we hold another meeting to discuss how to handle this girl?"

"Tear her apart like they tore apart our comrades!"

"Tie him up and study him little by little!"

"Leave her to me. How about I turn her into a doll?"

"I'll do it. I'll extract the Herrscher Core first, and then we can talk about other things..."

The shrill shouts filled the entire space, and Kiana felt annoyed just listening to them. She really wanted to put her plan into action right now... But no, this place was too cramped. She needed to find a more open area.

With a thought in mind, Kiana leaped away from the relatively narrow attic, followed closely by her chattering dolls who were discussing what to do with her.

"Hey, don't run away! We haven't decided how to deal with you yet."

This girl's trying to run away? Too bad it's too late. The Domination Theater is their territory, and once you're here Bronya Seele Shen Gonglin came and ran away, they were exceptions. This girl, they definitely won't let her go!

In her own territory, where could she possibly run to? Watching Kiana fleeing ahead, the puppets toyed with her like a cat playing with a mouse. Kiana hadn't used her Herrscher of the Void abilities. The Doctor had already deduced that there were two conditions to seize Herrscher's power: being in the Domination Theater and making contact with the Herrscher to use their powers. The Herrscher of the Void's powers absolutely couldn't be given to them, so now, she could only fight them with her own Valkyrie powers!

"Hahaha! You think you're safe without the power of Herrscher? Even after you die, we can still take your core."

The dolls chattered behind Kiana, but Kiana ignored them. She needed to do her own thing; the place was too cramped and difficult to maneuver. She needed to find a more spacious place.

This is it!

Seeing the gloomy alternate dimension outside the window, Kiana kicked open a large door in the theater, revealing a spacious balcony. The entire Domination Theater floated in this alternate dimension; this place was big enough. This was it.

"What? You're not running away anymore? Are you trying to pick a better burial plot for yourself?"

The doll, seeing Kiana stop, twisted its body and walked over. "I'm not running anymore, I can't escape now."

Chapter 142 Warships Launch

"A cemetery? That's not wrong, but it's a cemetery chosen for you. So, do you like it?"

Kiana was a little out of breath from the long run. Accustomed to using Herrscher Authority in combat, running with only her own strength was indeed tiring. However, it was all worth it. Kiana stood up and looked at the doll not far away. She decided to stop running and stop here.

"Huh? Our cemetery? Hahahaha... Oh dear, you're so cute, everything has changed except for that dim-witted brain of yours. Take a good look again, the number of us, and the number of you... Oh, I almost forgot, you were never good at math before, no wonder you can't count them all, hahaha!"

As if they had heard a very funny joke, the dolls burst into laughter. Was this girl scared out of her wits and talking nonsense? What an clueless girl! Let's just take it as her stress response. After all, cute cats always get stressed when they encounter danger. Next, we'll take her Herrscher Core.

"Alright, alright, it's rare that you've chosen such a broad stage, so let us give you a proper math lesson. After all, you don't have a teacher."

The dolls, spouting sarcastic remarks, danced wildly on Kiana's wounds, but the girl paid them no heed. She had nothing to do with their verbal sparring. She closed her eyes slightly, sensing what she needed to sense. She only had one chance; she had to succeed!

Recalling the decisions made at the previous meeting, Kiana relaxed and began to focus all her attention on sensing. This was something only she and Shen Gonglin could do. He must be waiting for her signal, and Kiana absolutely could not let everyone down.

As mentioned in the previous meeting, the puppets only have two choices: give up the power of the Herrscher of the Void, or fight with all their might to seize it. Given the puppets' modus operandi, it's almost certain that they will launch an attack while transporting her to the Arctic base. This might lead to a third scenario: the puppets will drag Kiana into the Domination Theater and then use a protracted battle to force her to use the power of the Herrscher of the Void.

Furthermore, the doll also has the ability to prevent others from entering the theater, which would completely separate Kiana from everyone. However, in a way, this is also an excellent opportunity.

This was a strategy that had been planned beforehand. The reason why Shen Gonglin had not participated in the war was because of this plan proposed by Kiana. If the situation really developed into the situation she described, Kiana would use the power of the Herrscher of the Void to open a gap in the Domination Theater and bring the entire Hyperion into the Domination Theater!

Thinking of her crazy plan, Kiana couldn't help but smile. Since when did she start making plans? Thinking back to the headmaster's surprised expression, Kiana couldn't help but laugh. Although it was a bit crazy, this opportunity might unexpectedly be useful.

Theoretically, this is indeed feasible. Through learning the Great Void Sword Qi, Kiana has already acquired the foundation for precisely manipulating the Herrscher Authority. Previously, during the Herrscher of Consciousness incident, Kiana also used her complete spatial abilities to transform into the true Herrscher of the Void and rescue Fu Hua. In addition, with the assistance of Shen Gonglin from the outside world, then... there is absolutely no problem!

"I'm ready!"

Outside, on the Hyperion, a series of hurried footsteps approached and reached the ears of everyone in the command room. Theresa pushed open the door and ran out. Everyone in the command room was there. After Kiana was dragged into the Domination Theater, all the puppets disappeared, as if they had achieved their goal. Similarly, this was also the goal of Shen Gonglin and the others.

"Shen Gonglin, Kiana has been pulled into the Domination Theater!"

Theresa hurriedly said, while Shen Gonglin nodded. The first step of the plan had been achieved. The next step was to teleport the Hyperion into the Domination Theater. Kiana had never teleported anything this big before, so she would need her assistance.

He placed his hand on the command platform, and golden energy gradually spread from Shen Gonglin palm to every corner of the Shen Gonglin. Hyperion halos also shone in his deep purple pupils. He was ready.

"Although we've decided to do this, it's really worrying to actually carry it out. Kiana has never teleported anything this big before. Even if we don't consider the childhood friend of the teleportation target, how to accurately locate the Hyperion outside the Domination Theater is a big problem... But thankfully, Shen Gonglin is here."

Tesla pushed up his glasses. The twin-tailed doctor glanced at Shen Gonglin, who was already prepared. Using the resonance of the two Herrscher of the Void, they could pinpoint the location accurately. Although it was a gamble, it was worth it to reverse the passive situation. As long as one puppet was alive, it would be a great threat to them. So, given the opportunity to strike directly at the enemy's headquarters, it was worth taking the gamble.

Using Herrscher Authority will result in the loss of power. This act itself has more specific requirements. First, the puppet and the target must be in close contact. Second, the Herrscher Authority need to act on the puppet itself or its derivatives. I don't know if making a hole in the Domination Theater counts as that... In short, this is indeed a high-stakes gamble. This plan is accompanied by a lot of uncertainties, but the rewards it brings are commensurate with the risks, so it will definitely succeed.

Having agreed to Kiana's decision, she felt responsible for it. Shen Gonglin waited intently for Kiana's signal. Finally, when the spatial fluctuations, which only the Herrscher of the Void could sense, were transmitted, Shen Gonglin detected them immediately. She didn't need to pinpoint Hyperion's location; a simple signal was enough for Shen Gonglin to locate her and then teleport the entire Hyperion there!

"Hold on tight, I'm about to begin. I'll name it: Flying Thunder God Reciprocal Technique!"

Golden Herrscher energy enveloped the entire Hyperion. Shen Gonglin and Kiana, Domination Theater, worked together to activate the Herrscher's power. A huge teleportation circle appeared at the bow of the Hyperion. Space battleship, sortie!

Chapter 143 Who is Calling for the Fleet?

"Kiana, Kiana... What! How, how is this possible?"

The doll looked up in surprise at the sky that Domination Theater, while Kiana, who was panting slightly from using too much power, showed a satisfied smile. The plan had succeeded. Looking at the huge warship that appeared in the sky, the girl's face showed a proud expression. She really did it. She was really amazing!

[Who's calling for the fleet? Who's calling for the fleet...? Shen Gonglin, don't grab the microphone... Kiana! Can you hear me?]

Shen Gonglin's voice came through Kiana's earpiece, followed by a burst of noise and then Tesla's voice. A relieved smile appeared on the girl's lips. Hearing their voices in a place like this really made her feel relaxed. However, now was not the time to completely relax. There were still many things she needed to do.

"Received, heard clearly. Communication restored, Doctor, prepare for battle."

Kiana twirled her twin pistols, preparing for battle as she surveyed the army of puppets before her. The enemy was desperate; it seemed they were ready for a desperate fight.

[Haha, awesome! Hyperion, begin airdropping combat mechs... Shen Gonglin, you're coming too... What? You say you're afraid of heights? That's great! Quick, quick, Chicken Coop Head, help me push him down! Messy Chicken Coop Head, help me...]

[Huh? Oh... oh... maybe we should just forget about it? Mechs are fine.]

[No, who knows what other tricks the puppet might have up its sleeve? He needs to stay with Kiana. Hurry, Bronya will go with him too.]

Accompanied by such an eerie sound, a scream echoed throughout the Domination Theater. Shen Gonglin, carrying Bronya, landed along with the airdropped mechs. These were specially customized by Tesla for these dolls; try discrediting one if you dare!

"Landed successfully, great, Kiana, we're here."

Theresa, Fu Hua, Seele, and Shen Gonglin was trembling while holding Bronya, came to Kiana's side. Everyone stood together, while the dolls gritted their teeth at the sight. Really, what a bunch of rude people!

"Don't you know that audience members aren't allowed on stage during performances? You'll see the consequences of barging in!"

The doll gritted its teeth and said, while all the dolls unleashed their power. Honkai Beast, Suicide Squad, and controlled mechs appeared once again. Really, can't this Shen Gonglin of Herrscher of Domination come up with some new tricks? She can only do this over and over again.

That's really nothing new.

[But if the performance is terrible, the audience can throw things on the stage. You need to connect with the audience to become popular. It's time to show you who the main character is today, Hyperion, all forces, attack!]

Tesla on the Hyperion was smug; they had finally gotten their revenge. The girl seemed to have become the commander of the Hyperion. Shen Gonglin and the others launched their attack, while she operated the turrets on the Hyperion to provide artillery support. As everyone knows, you have to fight your way to the top. Home against home, now it's time to show your true skills.

Hmph, bring out whatever other toys you have!

The battle situation changed rapidly. With the support of the air-dropped mechs, the puppet army was in retreat. Tesla was delighted to see this. This twin-tailed doctor was just like that. Calmness was not a word for her. At times like this, you have to kick a man when he's down!

"A toy? How about this one?"

Even in this situation, the dolls are still laughing eerily. Want to see their toys? As you wish.

The Herrscher of Reason's stolen abilities were activated, and a red mecha appeared before everyone's eyes. The red armor and design style made it immediately clear that it was Tesla's work. Hephaestus was Tesla's masterpiece. It was unexpected that the puppets had used the Herrscher of Reason's abilities to this extent. If it were a complete replica, it would be too powerful.

"I... damn it! You dare steal my patent!"

Enraged, Tesla grinding teeth audible over the loudspeaker. For such beautiful young women, swearing was incredibly rude. Tesla was utterly bewildered; after all, who could tolerate such a thing? Dr. Lobster Head was driven to the brink of madness. "I can't take it anymore! I'm so angry! If I could, Tesla would really want to pilot my mech and wipe out all these guys who plagiarized other people's patents! This is just too infuriating... No, no, I need to find someone to help me vent my anger!"

[Shen Gonglin, they bullied me! Help me get revenge, tear them apart right now... No, I'll tear them apart myself!]

A girl's deliberately affected, slightly coquettish voice suddenly resounded throughout the Domination Theater. Even Shen Gonglin felt a chill run down her spine upon hearing it. When had Tesla ever spoken in such a tone? It was clear that the girl was truly confused by anger. However, since Tesla had said so... Shen Gonglin, who had just recovered from her fear of heights, stroked her chin. Letting Tesla prove her talent in mecha wasn't such a bad idea.

"Okay, Tesla, get ready to take control."

With a snap of her fingers, Shen Gonglin began to construct and reorganize blue building energy in the void, and a white mech appeared in the Domination Theater. This was Schicksal's top-secret mech, based on information provided by Durandal and Rita. Shen Gonglin had learned these things when she was an exchange student at Schicksal. Control of the mech had been linked to the Hyperion, and it was now in Tesla's possession.

"Wow, this design style must be Schicksal... When did Shen Gonglin become so proficient in mecha construction? Isn't he usually so lazy?"

Having achieved his goal, Tesla piloted the white mecha and engaged in battle with the dolls' Hephaestus. After getting the hang of it, Tesla discovered the mecha's outstanding performance. Tesla was quite surprised and casually struck up a conversation with Einstein beside him. Einstein was startled. She... of course she knew why Shen Gonglin was so proficient with these mechas.

This guy is going to such lengths to take advantage of me? Einstein didn't know whether to laugh or cry. This guy was working so hard just for his own benefit, and now Einstein had indeed taken almost all the advantage from him. When Tesla suddenly asked him about it, Einstein felt really guilty.

Chapter 144 The Dolls, Emerging in Full Force

"This is the end, Herrscher of Domination!"

Tesla, piloting her mech, arrogantly stood with her hands on her hips. The latter half of the battlefield was basically handled by this Dr. Lobster Head. Piloting the Schicksal mech, she was simply slaughtering everyone. Although she could use AI to control it, it was definitely more satisfying to do it herself in this situation. Of course, this does not mean that the mechs made by Schicksal are better than those made by herself.

It's simply because those puppets don't know how to use them at all.