While the players were still buzzing with discussion, Ye Li had already brought Bronya to meet up with Kiana, Mei, and the others.
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the four began sharing information.
"According to what you said, Bronya, when you said you had seen these before, did you mean when you were still with Anti-Entropy?"
As Mei asked her question, the video thoughtfully added explanatory subtitles for the audience.
Anti-Entropy had once been Schicksal Organization's North American branch. Later, for unknown reasons, it chose to break away from Schicksal.
Bronya nodded.
"Yes. Whether it is the design style, design philosophy, or emblem logo, this battleship has very obvious Anti-Entropy characteristics. So Bronya has an idea. Bronya wants to make full use of the mechs here..."
After saying that, Bronya prepared to begin cracking the mechs' operating permissions.
Seeing this, quite a few viewers immediately sensed that something was wrong.
My Duck Duck, please be more careful! If you already know this battleship was most likely sent by the enemy, how can you still dare to use it?
I have a feeling things won't be that simple. There won't be some trap later, right?
Take out the word "right." My sixth sense tells me there will definitely be a trap!
At that moment, Ye Li, who had been silent for quite a while, suddenly spoke up.
"Bronya, I think your idea is very good. But this is still an unknown battleship, so while you are cracking it, please also keep an eye out for any abnormalities that might occur."
"Abnormalities?" Although Bronya looked confused, she still nodded. "Understood. Bronya will be careful."
Sure enough, while cracking the mechs, Bronya discovered a Trojan virus disguised as Honkai Energy in some obscure corner of the system.
If Ye Li had not reminded her, she might really have treated it as an ordinary Honkai Energy leak.
Thinking of this, Bronya once again looked up at Ye Li, who was chatting with Kiana and Mei behind her.
"Again...?"
In the real world, when people saw Bronya discover the small hidden danger in the system thanks to Ye Li's reminder, the weight in their hearts was finally lifted.
Good thing my godfather reminded them. Otherwise, I really don't know how many traps these girls would have stepped into.
But then again, doesn't Ye Li feel way too much like some kind of prophet? It feels like he knows everything, like he has read the script.
Now that you mention it, I get that same sense of déjà vu.
Could Ye Li be the real big boss behind everything later on? Was all of this arranged by him?
I think that is very possible. He is powerful, handsome, and so considerate. If he does not have some ulterior motive toward these girls, it is hard to explain why he is doing all this.
Unlike the other three somewhat inexperienced Valkyries, Ye Li's decisiveness and maturity sparked discussion among the viewers.
Many people began to question Ye Li's identity and motives. Quite a few even believed Ye Li was the instigator behind everything, the true big boss pulling the strings.
While the netizens were arguing fiercely, Ye Li and the main cast had already safely arrived at the Moonlight Throne's main control room.
Seeing that there were no enemies in the main control room, the hacker prodigy Bronya prepared to start cracking the system.
However, she discovered in surprise, "There is no login password?! All operating permissions are open... How is that possible?"
Just as everyone was puzzled, Bronya found an email on the main control computer.
And when Bronya read the contents of the letter aloud, everyone present—including every netizen watching the video in the real world—was stunned!
"Dear Kiana, hello!
The Moonlight Throne is finally being returned to you after fourteen years. You will ascend the throne and shape a new world.
But before that, you must find four 'keys.'
Conquering Lightning, Plague's Flame, Storm of Desire, Silent Death... Oh, right, the battleship's navigation password is your birthday~"
"Wait! Why is this email addressed to me?" Kiana asked the question from the depths of her soul, utterly bewildered.
At that moment, Himeko's voice came through the communicator as well. "Kiana, do you have any clues? Among the people you know, is there anyone who would write you a letter like this?"
"I have absolutely no idea!"
Kiana scratched the back of her head in confusion. "I don't remember having a friend rich enough to give me a battleship as a gift?"
"Besides, my lousy runaway dad would never put on such airs! Could it be... could it be from someone secretly admiring me?"
Seemingly having thought of something, Kiana clapped her hands in sudden realization. "Oh~ Right!"
Just when everyone thought she was about to reveal some clue, she turned and ran to Mei's side, took her hand, and said,
"Mei, Mei! Even though a rich person's gift is indeed tempting, my heart will always belong to you!"
Kiana's Bug Talk made Himeko roll her eyes. She had thought Kiana's shocked expression meant she had truly remembered some clue.
Ignoring the flirtatious chatter between the girls coming through the communicator, Himeko began considering the meaning of the letter.
Conquering Lightning, Storm of Desire...
At that thought, Himeko suddenly remembered something and said into the communicator, "Kiana! Tell Bronya your birthday!"
"Huh? Why should I tell you my birthday out of nowhere..." Kiana said somewhat unwillingly. "Himeko, you do not seriously believe this prank, do you?"
"Bronya, Kiana's birthday is December 7th." Ye Li suddenly spoke from the side.
"Huh?! Ye Li!"
As soon as Ye Li finished speaking, Bronya successfully unlocked the battleship's navigation permissions.
Navigation destination changed. New destination: St. Freya Academy.
As the electronic system voice sounded, Kiana exclaimed in surprise, "Huh? The activation password really was my birthday?"
"Don't worry, Kiana. Once we fly the battleship back to St. Freya Academy, I believe everything will become clear. At the moment, it seems the person who sent the battleship bears no ill will..."
The real world----
When Kiana and the others successfully activated the battleship and prepared to return, many netizens let out long breaths of relief.
Finally, they could finally head back.
Moreover, judging from both the battleship's appearance and the utterly cool name "Moonlight Throne," this battleship clearly hid many unknown secrets.
If the main cast could make use of it, it would also lay a solid foundation for their future fight against the Honkai.
Looking at the video's nearly depleted progress bar, many netizens spammed comments like "not enough" and "update faster."
However, just when everyone thought things were about to end, a piercing alarm suddenly rang out.
"Valkyrie System"
Then the scene shifted to Bronya, who was operating the battleship.
"Biological chip anomaly detected... Emergency system forcibly taking control. Rebooting."
"Switching to elimination mode. Eliminate all enemies in the vicinity."
As strange mechanical roars echoed through the area, Bronya's entire body became enveloped in an eerie red glow. Dark crimson patterns and black mech armor slowly began to appear over her body.
Then, she slowly opened her right hand, unleashing a barrage of artillery fire that stunned everyone and violently swept across the entire area.
And what was even more despairing was—
As Bronya darkened, those previously cracked Anti-Entropy mechs also began displaying hostility toward Kiana and the others.
A battle was about to erupt!
Seeing this, the netizens who had just been lamenting that things had finally settled down all filled the comments with question marks.
???
No, bro!
Huh? What the hell kind of plot twist is this?! One of the main cast has betrayed them now?
When I type a question mark, it does not mean I have a problem. It means I think you have a problem!
Cliffhanger dog, die!!!
Even Kiana herself, who was watching the video, stared dumbly at the screen after it went black.
That was it?
I have not seen enough of me being all lovey-dovey with Mei yet!
Good grief, compared to Bronya going dark, Chongchong cares more about not seeing enough lovey-dovey moments with Mei.
(Bronya: Hello.)
And so, amid the complaints of countless netizens, the prologue of this video titled Honkai Impact 3rd came to an end.
Although the video had ended, the battle in its comment section had only just begun!
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