Honkai Simulator: Not for Kidnapping Herrschers!

But no one knew why such an intimate relationship could still span fifty thousand years.

Did someone from fifty thousand years ago go to the future, or did someone from fifty thousand years ago go to the past? Even World Serpent wanted to know.

Under Wendy's astonished gaze, a passage appeared in the lower levels of the entire Kamui Pharma facility.

Raven introduced, "This is a stable Quantum Leap channel, technology from fifty thousand years ago, leading directly to headquarters. It's very stable, so don't worry."

Wendy wasn't overly surprised.

This era already had stable Quantum Leap technology; Anti-Entropy had Quantum Leap Titans, and Schicksal could also use quantum channels to transport Valkyries.

However, using this to create a passage for humans to travel was indeed a first.

She composed herself and watched Jackal walk through first, then followed.

Raven was the last.

At this time, Kamui Pharma's business had not yet started, so she didn't need to stay. Running a business wasn't Raven's forte anyway.

When Wendy arrived at World Serpent headquarters, she determined that the place wasn't on land. More precisely, it was located beneath the surface.

To be precise, this place was more like it was situated in the Subspace Layer, between the ground and space.

No wonder Schicksal knew nothing about this organization.

As long as an area was covered by satellites, Schicksal would know its location. But with bases in the Subspace Layer accessed via quantum channels, it was natural that Schicksal wouldn't know about World Serpent's movements.

However, Wendy didn't care about these details.

She looked at Raven and said, "Can you tell me now? What kind of organization is this, and what kind of person is he?"

Raven raised an eyebrow and replied, "It's a bit complicated to explain, but simply put, our Lord is a pioneer of this era, and World Serpent is an organization that fights against Honkai."

"As for the one you're concerned about... he was a comrade of our Lord in the previous era and perished in the battle against Finality."

"We sought you out simply because we hoped you could provide some clarity. But based on your reaction, the problem might not be with you, but with the Lord's former friend."

The Pre-Civilization Era left behind much technology.

Whether it was the Ark capable of interstellar travel, the Stigmata that engraved memories, the Soul Steel that recorded information, or the modification surgeries that fused with Honkai...

But none of it involved time.

That was a domain mortals could not yet touch. The people of the Pre-Civilization Era hadn't considered reversing time to change destined tragedies.

However, the current situation was that World Serpent knew someone who should have died fifty thousand years ago had appeared fifty thousand years later.

Anything involving time could easily alter the fate of future people.

Even...

Kevin had begun to suspect that Chen Ran hadn't truly died, but was influencing every moment of the future and present by constantly adjusting time.

Wendy took a deep breath and said, "I want to understand more, not just listen to some information. Why were his traces completely erased in this era? And why is there this photograph?"

She had too many truths she wanted to know.

"You may."

Jackal said calmly, "Although the Lord hasn't returned, he instructed me that you have the qualification to enter there in advance."

"Tsk, although I think it would be better if you offered up a Herrscher Core."

It was clear that Jackal had an issue with Wendy.

This displeasure was unconcealed.

At this time, Kevin had awakened but was trapped in the Sea of Quantum. He needed a high concentration of Honkai energy to replenish his strength and prepare to break free from that expanse.

A Herrscher Core was indeed the best option.

Wendy ignored Jackal's sarcastic remarks.

"Natasha, the newcomer is yours," Jackal said directly.

Raven clicked her tongue. "Always handing the dangerous jobs to me. I really don't want to go into that place again."

Despite her words, she still led Wendy into a corridor.

There was a door within the corridor, and she activated a device.

"Go in, the Elysian Realm, a place you're destined not to like," Raven commented.

Chapter 48: Special Mission Support Personnel

Chen Ran didn't immediately investigate Cocolia. Instead, he chose to first adapt to life in the Far East.

He was a teacher at Chiyou Academy and couldn't abandon this identity yet. After all, he had no intelligence sources, so he had to hold onto his current role.

Of course, the most important thing was that he needed an intelligence support person.

Without intelligence, acting blindly was foolish.

Raiden Mei, however, had considerable objections to Chen Ran's actions.

She was extremely anxious about Raiden Ryoma's current situation. If Chen Ran hadn't been reassuring her that he would be fine, she would have already gone to ME Company.

She endured it like this at Chiyou Academy for three days.

Three days later, Chen Ran found Raiden Mei.

"Alright, I've received intelligence support from headquarters. I'll be picking someone up soon, want to come along?"

He had only used 'Kiana might be in trouble' as an excuse, never expecting headquarters' assistance to arrive so quickly.

Raiden Mei nodded expressionlessly.

During this time, she had endured quite a bit of cold remarks and ridicule at Chiyou Academy, but it didn't matter.

As long as her father could be cleared of suspicion sooner, all of this would be worth it.

Chen Ran rented a car.

As a Schicksal agent, he naturally had funds for such activities.

Raiden Mei subconsciously sat in the back seat, and Chen Ran didn't stop her. He wasn't someone who cared about status, and if Raiden Mei was used to sitting in the back, then so be it.

He introduced calmly, "The organization I belong to is called Schicksal, and we have branches set up all over the world. Your father, however, is in Anti-Entropy, an opposing organization to Schicksal. Of course, despite being rivals, both organizations share the same goal: to defeat Honkai..."

As the young man's voice spoke, a magnificent and mystical door seemed to open before the girl's eyes.

Just then, his communicator began to flash.

Chen Ran didn't hesitate and chose to answer.

The virtual communication screen that appeared in the air made Mei's eyes reveal a hint of surprise, and a young woman behind the screen happened to see Raiden Mei as well.

However, she merely smiled slightly, "You must be Ms. Raiden Mei, the one Agent Chen mentioned. Hello, I am Rita, the overall commander for this operation."

Raiden Mei's expression tensed; her intuition told her this woman was dangerous.

Chen Ran, on the side, feigned panic and said, "Ms. Rita, I didn't expect you to be giving the orders personally. May I ask what the higher-ups have decided?"

"For this operation, please ensure that 'she' also participates."

Rita directly issued the highest order.

Surprise flickered in Chen Ran's eyes, and he then asked, "If that's the case, I can't guarantee I can do it. To be honest, I can't even protect her safety."

"No need to worry, she has the ability to protect herself."

The 'she' Rita was referring to was, of course, Kiana.

It was clear that Otto was not satisfied with the slow progress of the Sirin Plan and intended to take things further.

Chen Ran hesitated and asked, "May I ask the identity of the person providing support for this mission?"

Rita paused and said, "I've sent you the data."

Only after the communicator hung up did Chen Ran subconsciously let out a sigh of relief.

Raiden Mei asked curiously, "You seem very scared."

"It's fine," he said. "I'm just an ordinary employee. I get scared whenever I see someone with a higher rank than me. It's an instinct of a corporate slave."

Raiden Mei couldn't help but frown and continued, "She looks very young."

"She is, in fact, very young, but that doesn't stop me from feeling weak-kneed when I see her."

"Then, who are you and the person she was pointing at?"

"You'll find out."

Chen Ran said, "Let's go, we need to pick her up first."

"Anti-Entropy operatives have appeared in Changkong City, intending to cause a great Honkai. Your mission this time is to assist intelligence personnel in obstructing them."

Outside the private airport leading to Changkong City, a young girl's expression was solemn.

Until, the car in front of her honked.

"Hello, Wendy."

Chen Ran rolled down the car window. "I hope we get along."

When Chen Ran learned that the person assisting him this time was actually Wendy, he almost couldn't keep his composure and even suspected the System of malice.

But then he reconsidered; the System probably didn't have the inclination to put effort into such things, and this situation likely fit the character logic.

With a Honkai crisis in Changkong City, it was natural for the Far East Branch to dispatch personnel for aid.

Himeko and Theresa needed to handle teaching duties at the Far East Branch, and Anti-Entropy likely had intelligence on these two. Therefore, the Far East Branch would send a Valkyrie whom Anti-Entropy probably didn't know, but who could be of great help in the mission.

That could only be Wendy.

Wendy graduated from St. Freya in 2014 after being promoted to an A-rank Valkyrie. It was now nearing the end of 2013, and her strength had already reached that of an A-rank Valkyrie, she just hadn't undergone the assessment yet.

Even though the girl was only 13 years old.

Raiden Mei's eyes held a hint of surprise. "A child?"

The girl's face was full of confidence. "Even though I'm a child, I've already completed many independent missions against Honkai. I'm sure I'll succeed in this mission too."

Chen Ran, standing nearby, couldn't help but feel a sense of emotion.

The Wendy before her experiments and the Wendy after were worlds apart in personality.

The girl now was lively, energetic, and confident, a far cry from the gloomy appearance he'd first seen.

He restrained his emotions and said with a light smile, "My name is Chen Ran, and this is Raiden Mei. Let's go, I still need to meet the last person."

Since Rita had emphasized that person.

Then, he would have to bring Kiana along.

At the same time, at Chiyou Academy.

Kiana, who Rita had specifically mentioned, was still fast asleep.

Her teachers and classmates couldn't help but shake their heads.

If she hadn't been admitted through special recruitment, the teacher on stage would have already scolded her directly. However, he didn't have the energy to scold her now.

Chiyou Academy's largest shareholder, Raiden Ryoma, had been taken away, and he was worried about whether his salary would be fully paid next month.

People are indeed realistic creatures. The teacher looked at Kiana, his eyes filled with a hint of envy.

He couldn't help but sigh, "If only everyone could be like Kiana, they probably wouldn't have any worries."

Of course, Kiana didn't hear this remark.