Benares Attacks!

On the other side, unlike the excited netizens.

In the video, everyone from St. Freya Academy, after entering Schicksal Headquarters' airspace, showed no excitement at breaching the defenses—instead, they were unusually grim.

Whether it was the shockingly high Honkai concentration in the air or the Honkai Beasts blanketing the sky, all of it spoke to the brutality of this battle.

In such a critical situation, the Helios, which had just entered the battlefield, instantly became a target for the Honkai Beasts.

Though Major Himeko considered herself an excellent pilot, facing such a dense swarm of Honkai Beasts, piloting alone couldn't break the deadlock.

Soon, the Honkai Beasts' attacks rained down on the ship's shields one after another.

Under the enemy's concentrated fire, the Helios's shields dropped rapidly.

Compared to the Hyperion, the Helios, while boasting extreme mobility, had sacrificed shield system strength for it, unable to withstand such fierce assault.

"Why are there so many Honkai Beasts inside headquarters? What's going on?"

Theresa looked anxiously at Himeko, who was piloting the Helios. "Damn it, the Helios's shields are about to give out!"

Himeko wasn't unaware of Theresa's anxious gaze, but at this moment, she had no attention to spare.

Staring at the dense red dots on the console, Himeko realized the situation was already dire.

Damn it, what should I do?

Should I just retreat?

No, absolutely not!

How could I give up here?

Kiana is still waiting for us to bring her home!

The image of that energetic girl's smile flashed through her mind, and Himeko made up her mind.

After successfully repelling a wave of Honkai Beast attacks, Himeko decisively handed over control of the ship to Theresa.

She herself prepared to step onto the deck alone, to face the overwhelming tide of Honkai Beasts.

But before she could take a few steps, a familiar figure blocked her.

"Major Himeko, the situation outside is very dangerous. Rushing out like this might..."

"I know."

Himeko looked at Ye Li standing in her way, her gaze growing more resolute. "But if I don't do this, everyone on this ship will be in danger. So don't stop me anymore, Ye Li."

Meeting Himeko's eyes, Ye Li slowly shook his head.

Seeing that Ye Li seemed about to persuade her further, Himeko started to speak but was cut off.

"Major Himeko, I understand your thoughts, so I'm not planning to stop you."

Ye Li said calmly, "We have an old saying in Shenzhou: 'One more person means one more share of strength.' Next, I'll go to the deck with you and face the enemy together."

For most people, fighting alongside a former comrade is a fortunate thing.

Himeko was no exception.

Yet, looking at this man before her, still not fully healed from his injuries yet resolutely stepping onto the battlefield, Himeko's feelings were incredibly complex.

This guy!

Why is he always like this!

Can't you think about yourself for once?

But after a few seconds, Himeko let it go.

Because the Ye Li she knew was exactly this kind of person—cold on the surface, yet incredibly gentle inside.

Remembering the vow she had made to protect him, Himeko hesitated no longer.

She smiled and teased, "Hmph~ Don't you hold me back on the battlefield, you."

To that, Ye Li also replied with a smile, "Then I'll have to rely on Major Himeko's care~"

With that, the two left the main control room and walked together toward the ship's deck, which was being ravaged by Honkai Beasts.

The moment they stepped onto the deck, the Honkai Beast swarm surged in like a tidal wave.

Facing the overwhelming enemy, neither of their faces showed a trace of fear.

Accompanied by the stirring background music "Pacific Rim," many netizens expressed that they were fired up!

Holy shit, this BGM gets the blood pumping!

Isn't this way more hype than Bo?

Anyone with a big dick know the name of this BGM?

Don't bother us big-dicked guys with everything, we're busy too, okay?

Listening to this BGM, I feel like I could do ten more practice tests!

Come on, I've got a few more here, sending them to the guy above.

"Keep going, Ye Li! Keep going, Himeko! Bring Kiana back to us!"

"Right!"

Himeko barked out, sweeping her greatsword horizontally. A fierce bolt of lightning cleaved three charging Honkai Beasts clean in half at the waist.

Her armor was battered in several places, but her movements remained as swift as ever, showing no sign of fatigue.

Ye Li followed close behind, half a step to her rear, sword held in one hand.

The violet energy blade traced graceful arcs through the air—precise and lethal.

"Sure, they're small fry, but enough of them gets annoying."

Ye Li sidestepped a Honkai Beast's claw, thrusting his longsword straight into its core. His tone was calm and steady.

"This isn't going to work like this."

"Then let's change tactics." A grin tugged at Himeko's lips as she slammed her greatsword into the deck. She barked, "Get ready... jump!"

Ye Li caught on instantly. As Himeko activated her armor's thrusters, he leaped into the air.

The next second, a massive shockwave erupted from the greatsword, flinging the surrounding Honkai Beasts skyward.

Midair, Ye Li wielded his sword one-handed. A violet flash streaked like a meteor, precisely tearing through the launched enemies.

"Nice teamwork." Himeko pulled her greatsword free and stood back-to-back with Ye Li.

Her breathing was a little ragged, but her tone stayed light. "Didn't think your swordsmanship would still be this sharp after all this time."

"Not bad."

Ye Li spun his blade in a clean flourish, knocking back a Honkai Beast trying to ambush them. His voice was indifferent. "And you—still as reckless as ever after all these years."

Himeko laughed heartily, lightning crackling around her greatsword again. "Reckless? I call it tactics!"

As the battle wore on, their coordination grew smoother.

Himeko's greatsword swung wide and heavy, each strike carrying the force of a thunderclap.

Ye Li's longsword cut like a white rainbow piercing the sun—precise and deadly.

Sometimes they split apart to fight independently; sometimes they stood back-to-back in coordinated defense, holding the tide of Honkai Beasts firmly at the deck's edge.

Just as the netizens in the real world thought things were turning around, the sky suddenly darkened.

A massive shadow fell over the entire deck. The air itself seemed to freeze.

The clamorous battlefield fell into dead silence. Even the Honkai Beasts halted their attacks, as if waiting for something.

"What... is that?" Himeko looked up at the sky, brow furrowed.

Ye Li tightened his grip on his sword, his voice heavy. "Looks like the real trouble's here."

Holy crap! Am I seeing things? That shadow just sweeping over the deck... is that a dragon?

Isn't that the giant dragon from before? Something like Beibeilong?

God damn Beibeilong, its name is Benares!

Oh, so that's how it is. We finally clear out the Honkai Beasts, and now a dragon shows up?

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