The Second Eruption Descends! / An Ending That Isn't the End (Third Update)
So, in response to this resentment, she destroyed human and replicant civilizations at the cost of her own death, granting these little creatures a blank canvas to freely doodle upon.
However, the YoRHa Unit created by collecting the genes of the six sisters are inherently prone to self-destruction.
Without the constraints of a "god," a "Red Eye Disease" arises, causing mental models to collapse...
The White Queen pursued ultimate freedom, but never saw the abyss filled with corpses at the end; this path of evolution was fundamentally flawed.
"You always think you can change the world and make it a better place..."
"But actually, it would be better if we did nothing..."
"Because our very existence is a desecration of this world..."
He spread his fingers and palms, reaching out to gather the scattered specks of light, a slight smile playing on his lips.
Looking at the scene before her, she gradually recalled how, in the previous generation, she had also personally destroyed the civilization created by her five younger sisters.
The five Diva who once led that dark age towards the light, restoring peace and prosperity to the continent from chaos and decay, were in essence the seeds of world destruction.
Later, as time went by, the Flower of Calamity within them continued to grow, infinitely amplifying the desires of their hosts and ultimately leading to their collapse.
One desires peace for the continent, Two longs for pure love, Three has a penchant for the bizarre, Four harbors twisted sadistic desires, and Five possesses a strong appetite and a strong urge to mate.
Ordinary people who came into contact with them were gradually influenced by the power of the singers and degenerated into twisted monsters.
Oh, in this era's parlance, it's called -- Honkai Infection.
Therefore, these sisters, who were pursuing trivial things like love and peace, all fell into madness without exception.
Zero, as the prototype, killed her sisters one by one in their respective kingdoms that were on the verge of collapse, and that era came to Finality.
Whether it's the six Diva or the YoRHa Unit, we ourselves have a tendency towards destruction.
How pathetic! How laughable! To seek hope in despair!
"You're just repeating the same mistakes we've made, dear... sister..."
Zero clapped his hands, looked at the residue on the ground, and whispered something.
Each time she experiences death, the Flower of Calamity will automatically split once.
In this future timeline, she died once in order to destroy the replicant civilization...
So, what's truly twisted isn't the world, but you— the Seventh Diva... the White Queen!
P. S.: I added an extra chapter last night, and nobody cared...
Okay, I'll be lazy for now. I'll post three updates each day over the weekend. The other update will be posted before 10 PM tonight.
Chapter 313, Section 328: The Second Honkai Arrives!
At this moment, Zero recalled the last YoRHa Unit "survivor" that Kevin had dragged out of the rubble, and couldn't help but sneer with amusement.
That familiar aura, and the ancient symbols on her forehead, must be the Seventh Diva split off after her death.
Since then, the [Android System] has undergone a comprehensive upgrade, the YoRHa Unit has evolved its emotions at an astonishing speed, and this new generation of Yuhar Robot all possess an appearance similar to the six Diva.
Therefore, the core AI of [Android], the White Queen, is the Seventh Diva conceived from her. However, her consciousness, stored in a black box, is disconnected from her physical body, which is why she has been able to persist for so long without collapsing.
Once a goddess, she became the culprit who destroyed the world, while she, regarded as a witch by humans, unintentionally saves your world.
But you thought you had saved the innocent and upheld justice, yet you have sown the seeds of destruction for this era.
No matter how the world changes, fate remains just as ironic.
What exactly is right?
What is wrong?
What is good?
What, then, is evil?
There will probably never be a definitive answer.
"Another family member has joined the family. Now I have to kill six sisters. This is really troublesome!"
Ling's brows furrowed, a look of mockery of fate mixed with a hint of wanting to give up.
But she couldn't help wanting to see what choice the handsome young man would make after learning the truth.
It's been so long since I've met such an interesting person. If I have the chance, I definitely want to do it with him.
Ling turned slightly, her gaze passing through the surging, backflowing seawater, looking in the direction the person had left, her pink tongue unconsciously curling slightly.
Beneath the Silver-haired Witch's feet, at the bottom level, a Mini-nuke was counting down. When the countdown reached zero, it exploded with a deafening roar.
Planting a small-yield nuclear bomb in a research facility to destroy evidence is Umbrella Corporation's consistent practice.
From the moment the White Queen activated the self-destruct device, she had only been stalling for time.
At the same time, as the Hurricane-class Nuclear Submarine self-destructed and disintegrated, a frenzied vortex began to sweep and expand, crushing all debris sucked into its center under the water pressure.
The mutated fish and other resilient marine creatures suffered another bloodbath, with layers of gruesome corpses floating to the surface.
Even with the thrusters fully extended, Kevin, inside the ejection bay, couldn't stop his vehicle from rolling backwards into the vortex.
As the commander kicked open the deformed hatch and struggled to swim to the surface, the surging water around him squeezed Kevin's shield to its limit, causing his bones to crack and blood to spill from his mouth.
As his consciousness faded into unconsciousness from the aftershocks of the explosion, a pair of arms wrapped around his lower back, pulling Kevin toward the sea.
The sky was as black as ink, and purplish-red virus crystals lay scattered and growing wildly among the debris floating on the sea surface.
The elf in black feathered robes, carrying the pale-faced commander, stepped onto the purplish-red crystalline staircase that stretched towards the land.
Adam, Adam, my Adam, we finally have a world that belongs only to the two of us.
Influenced by Yuzuriha Inori's consciousness, the revived Ouma Mana gazed tenderly at her chosen partner in her arms, chuckling softly.
On land, two snowmobiles sped off towards southern Siberia.
"S.H.I.E.L.D.., the Avengers, the Mutant School— we can't contact any of them! The [World Tree Squad] is offline too!"
"Where is the commander? Still no news?"
"The entire Northern Siberia is now filled with intense Electromagnetic Interference. After increasing the distance, our positioning and that of the commander have become unusable!"
"Alright, everyone, cheer up! We absolutely cannot let him buy us this opportunity. The situation is now so serious that no single organization can handle it!"
"Immediately leave the Electromagnetic Interference's radiation range, gather all forces, and jointly attack the three Herrscher of Siberia!"
The passengers were filled with unease. Accustomed to Kevin's commands, they were at a loss when he was no longer in charge.
In the end, Hatsune Miku, hands on hips, stood up and made the final decision, while the Princess was full of meaning.
At this moment, Cocolia, who had set off with the others, slammed her right fist into the steering wheel, her expression a mixture of frustration and worry.
Inside the carriage, five beautiful women, each with their own unique charm, seemed to have their eyelashes tremble slightly as the train swayed.
"Laugh!"
With the screeching sound of tires braking, Hatsune Miku and Sarah stared grimly at the burning car and plane wreckage ahead.
Because the translucent, dark purple wall in front of them, shaped like a dome, completely enveloped the entire area.
This thing severed the continuity of space, turning the entire Siberia region into an exquisite birdcage!
At the same time, a strong wind rose over the snowfield, and large snowflakes fell, making the outer composite metal layer crackle and pop.
The powerful roar came from the north, echoing all around, and the earth trembled intensely.
Dozens of blue and white dragons with metallic structures flapped their wings and surveyed the land, while in the distance, hordes of Honkai Beast with animal, human, and bird appearances spread out in all directions.
The Second Honkai Tide has arrived!
In Southern Siberia, a sharp alarm sounds from the instrument panel in the cockpit of a transport plane bearing the wolf's head emblem.
"We've encountered strong Electromagnetic Interference; continuing our voyage is too dangerous! You've all felt it, haven't you?"
Patrick, a tall, slender woman with wheat-colored skin and silver hair, removed her headphones, opened the hatch, and asked the other members of the Snow Wolf Squad in a deep voice.
"Hmm, Honkai energy reaction! The intensity is no weaker than the one in Berlin!"
The silver-haired nun, dressed in a nun's habit with a large Golden Cross on her back, frowned deeply, inadvertently revealing her true age.
"It seems there's a major problem with the Babylon Laboratory. It wouldn't matter if all those Old Man who did human experiments inside were sacrificed, but judging from the situation, it would really be a waste if its off-the-charts Honkai energy reaction didn't die in the hundreds of thousands."
The ever-sexy and mysterious "Child of Chaos," Shub Nicholas, tossed her burgundy curly hair, her seemingly teasing tone carrying a hint of seriousness.
"Not only that, I sensed at least three powerful auras!"
"The enemy situation is unclear! Our mission is to find the nearest airport and land there!"
"Theresa and I will go to the Babylon Laboratory to investigate. Salome, Shub, Patrick, the three of you are responsible for negotiating with the Russian Government to help them establish a military blockade zone and evacuate the surrounding residents!"
"Lixue and Kira, you two must keep an eye on [Anti-Entropy]'s movements, and immediately report the current situation in Siberia region to Bishop Otto!"
Cecilia, the only S-class Valkyrie, acted decisively and issued her arrangements to the members of the "Snow Wolf Squad".
Everyone nodded in agreement, but Patrick, the beautiful woman with wheat-colored skin, smiled and raised her hand.
"Hey, Captain, I'm going in for some fresh air. Don't forget, intelligence gathering is my specialty!"
Cecilia glanced at her teammate who was winking at her, hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded in agreement.
She knew, of course, that Patrick was worried that her strength had declined after she gave birth to her daughter Kiana, which was why he specially sent her to the most dangerous place in her place.
Since it's a kind gesture, I'll accept it, Patrick. I wish you a safe journey.
After nodding to each other and exchanging brief glances, everyone parachuted down from different locations.
Their war has begun!
P. S.: Seriously, the Snow Wolf Squad was so tragic, completely wiped out...
Also, the endings for Zero and the White Queen were unexpected, weren't they?
Chapter 314, Section 329: An Ending That Isn't an Ending (Third Update)
In Siberia region, on the northern border, a luxurious "Airbus" shuttles through the clouds, its surrounding Optical Camouflage blending it seamlessly into the environment.
Inside the private jet, Tony unbuttoned the top button of his plaid shirt, stretched his stiff neck, and then picked up a glass of brandy from the side cart, swirling it gently.
As the head of Stark Industries snapped his fingers, the soothing serenade switched to high-energy electronic music, as if setting the stage for the warriors' departure.
However, Captain America Steve, carrying a pie, walked past Tony, causing Iron Man, who was at this moment slightly more concerned with rituals, to facepalm.
"Next time, please don't disturb me when I'm getting into the mood, okay?"
"Speaking of which, didn't S.H.I.E.L.D.. run into some trouble? Why didn't they try to impress their former employer? If they were lucky, they could have gotten a few more bites off their tongues..."
Steve forked a piece of pie and put it in his mouth, then picked up Tony's rare red wine and poured it down his throat to help him swallow.
"Sorry, I came as soon as I received the assembly signal and didn't have time for breakfast on the way..."
"The Northern Siberia now seems to have been sealed off into a special space; one can enter but not leave..."
"[S.H.I.E.L.D.. ] is, after all, an official U. S. agency. Things have escalated to this point; if they were to show up, it could easily backfire."
After all, it's Russian territory, and the Russians can turn a blind eye to private aid.
However, if it's a large-scale attack by old rivals, the blame will almost always fall on each other in the end.
"Alright, stop making excuses for them. It's all because S.H.I.E.L.D.. lost Magneto's children, which caused a stir at the Mutant School..."
"That group of minority clowns are like they have paranoia; at the slightest sign of trouble, they huddle together like hedgehogs..."
Tony rolled his eyes, clearly disliking the mutant community. These minorities, who had just stepped into the sunlight, didn't learn anything good, but instead picked up all the racist rhetoric of Black people and the factionalism of Mexico, spending their days fighting amongst themselves and with outsiders.
Moreover, after centuries of oppression, the passage of the Mutant Registration Act has led to a somewhat overreaction to the issue of mutants, with some even touting the X-Gene as a boon to human evolution.
Therefore, the disappearance of Quicksilver and Scarlet Witch immediately caused tension to rise again in New York, which had just calmed down.
In addition, according to the intelligence currently available to S.H.I.E.L.D.., there appear to be traces of Hydra activity involved.
Of course, Steve knew better than Tony; at the time, he was tasked with protecting an astrophysicist named Erik Sevig.
The Cosmic Rubik's Cube, that thing, has reappeared...
In conclusion, S.H.I.E.L.D.. changed its mind at the last minute, only providing an intelligence network and not sending any personnel to participate in the rescue. They even transferred Hulk Black Widow Natasha away.