Successive Crises
However, time did not give Raiden Mei the chance to process the complicated emotions in her heart—
"Has it... already been resolved?"
Yolandale, descending from the sky, looked at the rather relaxed group and asked in mild surprise.
Interrupted by Yolandale, Raiden Mei naturally separated from Gwen and stepped behind him, blocking Anna, who had been about to step forward, from Gwen.
"As you can see."
Seemingly unaware of what had happened behind him, Gwen smiled.
"The Herrscher of Ice has been dealt with."
"Mm, as expected of you."
Though she did not know what had happened, Yolandale's expression eased. She let out a breath of relief, gave him a thumbs-up without hesitation, and smiled.
With the examples of Raiden Mei and Kiana before her, Yolandale did not doubt the truth of Gwen's words.
At the same time, Yolandale would not underestimate how difficult this was just because Gwen had repeatedly dealt with Herrschers so quickly—
At least, up until now, Yolandale did not think she possessed the same ability.
"How are things on the perimeter now?"
After exchanging a few casual words, Gwen got down to business.
"Rita and I just arranged for Immortal Blade to establish another defensive line around the perimeter while the Honkai Beasts in the city were being cleared out, in case the situation worsened. We also restored contact with headquarters..."
Yolandale gathered her long golden hair, whose tips faded into a beautiful coral color, and explained the arrangements she had made outside.
Then, glancing up at the sunlight illuminating the ice coating the buildings, Yolandale smiled.
"Though now, it seems those preparations won't be needed after all..."
"You can't put it that way. Better safe than sorry..."
Gwen chuckled and shrugged.
Just as the atmosphere in the core zone of this Honkai