Seeing this, Theresa hesitated no longer. She grabbed Bronya's hand. "There's no time. Let's go!"
Seeing that words could not persuade Bronya, Cocolia decisively chose to settle the matter by force.
"Tactical mechs, stop her!"
However, under the powerful firepower of Theresa and Bronya, Cocolia's mechs were quickly reduced to scrap metal.
Watching the two rush toward the Eye of the Abyss, Cocolia hurriedly called for the twins.
"Rosaria, Liliya... Bronya has broken into Sea of Quanta City. Go help her, quickly! But whatever you do, don't go near the Sea of Quanta!"
Rosaria & Liliya: Yes!
Watching everyone's retreating figures, Cocolia clenched her fists tighter and tighter, her nails nearly digging into her palms.
Anger and helplessness intertwined, eventually turning into a low growl.
Bang!
She slammed her fist heavily against the wall, fresh blood flowing from the wound in her skin.
Just then, a hollow, icy voice came from the shadows behind her.
"Cocolia, I truly admire you more and more."
Cocolia spun around, her gaze stabbing toward the source of the voice like a blade.
A tall, thin figure slowly emerged from the shadows.
A gray robe, a distinctive mask, and scarlet eyes—it was Gray Serpent.
"Don't bother me, Gray Serpent!" Cocolia's voice was filled with vigilance and disgust.
Gray Serpent curled her lips slightly, wearing an ambiguous smile.
"I have to admit, you are the most reassuring partner I have ever met."
Cocolia's gaze sharpened. "What do you mean?"
"Don't be so hostile toward me, Cocolia," Gray Serpent mocked.
"What I admire most is your kind of resolve: the willingness to sacrifice everything and use everything to achieve your goal. You truly are an 'outstanding' mother."
With that, Gray Serpent's figure gradually melted into the shadows and vanished.
Cocolia was left standing alone, Gray Serpent's hollow