Broadcasting Honkai Impact 3rd, I Choose to Expose Kiana in Arc City!

At the headquarters of Moth Chasing Fire from a previous civilization.

"It seems we've blended in somewhere. Hehe~ Hua, I didn't expect you to open up to others more in that place~"

Elysia teased Hua with a smile after opening her eyes.

Ever since the Fusion Warrior squad completely disbanded, Hua had been wearing a long, serious face.

It was as if she had lost all hope for the future, which was truly heartbreaking.

"Huu..."

Hua didn't respond to Elysia's teasing.

She simply placed her hands on the sofa and gazed at the headquarters' ceiling.

"Elysia, what do you think?"

"Hehe~ If I'm not mistaken, Hua is asking for my opinion on Yae Sakura? She's such a lovely girl! If only I could introduce her to Sakura, I think they'd have so much in common~"

Elysia gently clapped her hands, looking eager.

She knew, of course, that this was impossible, but just thinking about two girls who looked incredibly alike holding their little sister's hands, chatting happily over tea and sweets...

The mere thought conjured up such wonderful images in her mind~

"Alright, Elysia, that's enough joking around."

Hua turned her head to look at the girl, who was as cute as a fairy.

"You should know the consequences of telling Sakura about our discovery."

"Hua, are you afraid that Ling will... Ling has been well-behaved in the base. As long as she's okay, Sakura will eventually come back."

Elysia's words seemed intended to persuade Hua, or perhaps to persuade herself.

A special Honkai energy reaction had been detected in Ling, but she didn't possess Herrscher abilities and still retained her human consciousness.

However, people who were terrified of Herrschers had taken her back to the base and imprisoned her, with Dr. Mei tasked with researching the secret within Ling.

"Do you believe that yourself?"

"Hehe, Hua~ Don't be so pessimistic, it's bad for your skin, you know."

"Huu... I hope so."

Hua said no more, quietly listening to Elysia share her thoughts on the people in the live stream.

Time trickled by, and her thoughts began to wander, analyzing the hidden messages within the game Honkai Impact 3rd.

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck her, and she noticed something unusual.

"Why do the protagonist Kiana and Theresa have white hair? Everyone else's hair color is normal. And Kaslana... Kaslana? What kind of family is that?"

Hua felt like she had finally found a crucial clue, but she couldn't figure out the connection.

Perhaps, as the game's main story progressed, she would be able to obtain the answers she sought...

Fu Hua thought truthfully.

Ring ring ring!!!

Beichen was sound asleep when a ringing alarm clock abruptly woke him.

"What's all this noise! I didn't set an alarm!"

He fumbled for his phone impatiently, only to discover upon opening it that it wasn't his phone's alarm sounding.

It was the communicator Schicksal had installed in the dormitory!

"All personnel, put on your clothes immediately and gather at the outer spaceport! This is the Archbishop's order, and everyone must comply!"

"All personnel, put on your clothes immediately and gather at the outer spaceport! This is the Archbishop's order, and everyone must comply!"

"All personnel, put on your clothes immediately and gather at the outer spaceport! This is the Archbishop's order, and everyone must comply!"

The communicator broadcast Durandal's voice three times before falling silent.

Hearing this, Beichen realized something big was happening and groggily began to get dressed.

However, as he put on his clothes, he couldn't help but wonder.

Durandal? Why was she the one notifying them to gather this time?

Where was Rita? Where was that perfect maid, Rita?

Didn't she usually relay Archbishop Otto's orders? Was she being lazy this time?

"Whatever, it doesn't matter to me who it is. The important thing is not to be late."

After saying this, Beichen pushed open the door and, along with many other Schicksal employees who had also been woken up, hurried towards the outer spaceport...

Chapter 45: The Opportunity to Be Promoted to a Formal Employee Finally Arrives?

By the time Beichen arrived at the gathering point in the outer spaceport, it was already crowded with employees.

Everyone stood in formation like an army ready for deployment, all wearing identical uniforms.

Before them all was a metal platform that had already been set up.

On the platform, Durandal and the Valkyries of Immortal Blades stood at attention with their hands behind their backs, facing everyone.

As Valkyries, they possessed exceptional posture and a heroic presence, each of them possessing a beauty that made hearts flutter.

Many people below the platform began whispering amongst themselves upon seeing them.

"Isn't that Durandal? After that incident last time, I heard the broadcast explaining that she's the strongest Valkyrie here?"

"Don't we usually get notified by that maid, Rita? Why is it her this time?"

"What a stunner, blonde hair and blue eyes! Amazing!"

"Hey, buddy. Why do you think she called us here? Maybe they're going to tell us temporary workers that we're getting a raise?"

"You're thinking too much. They wouldn't announce something like a raise all at once. Let's just wait. She'll explain everything once everyone is here."

After answering a question from a colleague beside him, Beichen said no more.

Most of these whispering people were temporary workers just like himself.

Because they hadn't officially joined Schicksal's ranks, they weren't even told what Honkai or Valkyries were when they were hired.

The only information they received about Honkai was Rita's initial statement about working hard to protect humanity's future?

It wasn't until Schicksal's headquarters was attacked by Theresa and her people a while ago, and Kiana awakened as the Herrscher of the Void, that Schicksal decided to provide some explanations to the temporary workers.

So... Otto is really a scumbag!

To think he wouldn't give any prior notice for a job that could potentially cost them their lives?

That greedy corporate boss, bah!

Just as Beichen was internally complaining about his boss's unethical practices, he heard Durandal on the platform speak in a clear, loud voice.

"I've gathered you all here today to explain something."

Following the direction of the voice, Beichen saw Durandal standing with her hands behind her back, chest puffed out, facing everyone.

Today, she was wearing a rather ordinary Valkyrie Gloria Combat Suit. The suit was somewhat similar to a military uniform, with smooth black stockings covering her shapely thighs, and military boots on her feet making her look exceptionally aloof.

However, today, Durandal's tone was very gentle, making one feel... as if she was embarrassed?

"This is an explanation regarding the recent events."

Hearing her speak, the crowd below the platform immediately stopped their discussions and focused their attention on the unfamiliar Valkyrie.

Beichen was among them, quite curious about what explanation this Valkyrie was about to give.

Would it be a public apology? That seemed unlikely. After all, how could Schicksal's top Valkyrie apologize so humbly? Otto didn't seem like the type to let her do that.

Could it be that they were actually going to get a raise?

Beichen mused to himself, and only after Durandal spoke did he realize he had been thinking too simply.

"The cause we are fighting for concerns the survival of humanity, but human society is not yet ready."

"Therefore, we need you to maintain secrecy."

After Durandal slowly explained the reason for secrecy, she concisely outlined the plan for handling the sudden events.

"Originally, Schicksal's screening process for new hires was extremely rigorous, but because you have already witnessed the occurrence of Honkai."

"Therefore, Archbishop has decided to conduct an assessment for you."

Upon hearing this, Beichen was stunned: "An assessment?"

The other temporary workers were equally taken aback.

They exchanged whispers amongst themselves, then collectively raised objections to the Valkyrie on the platform:

"What kind of assessment is it? What happens to those who fail?"

"Yeah, you're not going to just humanely eliminate us, are you?"

Seeing that everyone was getting agitated, Durandal raised her hand, signaling for everyone to quiet down.

"Those who pass the assessment will become official Schicksal staff, but this also means you will join the cause of fighting against Honkai."

"As for those who fail, there's no need to worry. We will provide a substantial severance package and require you to sign a non-disclosure agreement before your dismissal."

Upon hearing that they would receive a large sum of money upon dismissal, the previously agitated temporary workers promptly quieted down.

Beichen glanced at these unmotivated individuals. While he felt a bit disdainful, he could also understand.

After all, they were just trying to make a living; where they did it didn't matter much.

Now that they were offering compensation, wouldn't it be better to take the money, enjoy themselves for a while, and then find another job?

Not long after Beichen looked away, a meticulous temporary worker colleague asked the crucial question.

"Uh, that... Durandal, right?"

"Yes, does this gentleman have a question?"

"I'd like to know, what happens if there's a leak?"

Upon hearing this, the temporary workers all turned their gazes towards the beautiful blonde woman on the platform.

It was under everyone's watchful eyes that Durandal smiled.

"Heh. We have connections with government officials from various countries. We help them deal with the harm caused by Honkai, and they help us deal with people who cause trouble."

The crowd below the podium: "..."

With things said to this extent, what else could they say?

A temporary worker trying to go against Schicksal, a world-class corporation like this, wasn't that just asking for death?

In any case, after a simple explanation, everyone was successively led into a secret room in the outer spaceport for assessment.

This process was quite swift; basically, after about ten minutes inside, each person came out.

So, after the people in front finished their assessments, it was quickly Beichen's turn.

Under the guidance of an Immortal Blades member, he entered a room with all white walls.

Inside the room, there was a table with chairs placed facing each other.

Durandal was sitting in the chair closer to the inside. Upon seeing someone arrive, she looked up and smiled.

She reached out and pointed to the instrument on the table.

"Please place your hand on the instrument."

Beichen placed his hand on the semi-oval instrument and soon felt a current flowing through his palm.

"That's fine. Please fill out the form. After you're done, we will notify you of the preliminary test results tomorrow."

Taking the form Durandal handed him, Beichen began to fill out the questions.

The very first question made his brow furrow.

[Do you consider yourself human?]