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

However, this time she didn't, instead becoming vigilant.

[Wait! Is it my imagination, or was the path we came in on just closed off! Could it be a trap? We have no way out!]

"Heh, only realizing it now?" A blood-red bullet comment drifted by elegantly.

Seeing that Kiana had finally reacted, Black Kiana began her taunts, "How ridiculously naive!"

"Or rather, cute~ After all..."

Bronya tapped the screen, and the story dialogue quickly moved to the conversation between Theresa and the mastermind, Cocolia.

Or, to be more precise... a confrontation between a loli (on the surface) and an old woman before a fight?

[So, you are Miss Cocolia?]

[That's right, I am Cocolia. And you are Theresa Apocalypse? Oh dear, oh dear, I didn't expect such an important figure to arrive. I've always heard you were an excellent warrior, but to fall so easily into such a trap... your reputation precedes you, but not entirely accurately.]

[Tch, I've always heard you were a cunning fox. It seems that's true. However, the bait was too luxurious to refuse.]

Although it was just a pre-fight exchange between a loli (on the surface) and an old woman, the tension was so thick it felt like it was about to spill out of the screen.

Perhaps it was because watching them bicker was too amusing, but Himeko decided to join in.

[While falling into a trap is indeed frustrating, it simplifies things. Now, all we need to do is rescue Mei from the laboratory and then fight our way out! Let's just tear down the entire ME Corp.]

[Hmph, you certainly talk big.]

Himeko's bold declaration naturally drew disdain from Cocolia.

[You'll know if it's just talk soon enough.]

As her words fell, a green bullet comment suddenly floated by.

"Heh, well said."

It was clear that Otto was quite pleased after Theresa and Himeko's combined assault.

Equally happy was Durandal.

[This... is truly admirable. To remain so composed even when falling into a trap. They are all Valkyries worthy of being role models.]

As her neatly typed bullet comment floated across the screen, Cocolia gave her reply.

[Then I shall await your arrival in the laboratory. I hope you don't die on the way and make me wait in vain.]

As Cocolia's voice faded, the story dialogue ended, and the game transitioned to the actual gameplay interface.

This wave of enemies was different from the previous ones; the game required the player to guard supplies.

Simply put, it was about protecting a stronghold. If its durability reached zero, the game would be lost. The player had to defeat several waves of monsters to proceed to the next stage.

Of course, as this was the beginner's chapter, the attacking monsters were negligible, being as fragile as paper in front of Ri Duck.

Bronya easily eliminated all the monsters and proceeded to the next stage.

Upon entering this stage, the game did not play any story dialogue, and the background switched from the exterior of the building to the interior.

With the appearance of many Titan mechs and Zombies, this stage became quite lively.

After clearing the first two waves of monsters and reaching the spawn point for the third wave, two white mechs suddenly airdropped into the game area.

They were the Ancient Mech and the Magnetic Storm Mech, with blue light circles beneath their feet, assisting the player in combat.

At the same time, a mission prompt appeared in the upper left corner of the screen.

[Bronya has hacked into the core of enemy mechs, allowing some mechs to assist in combat.]

Seeing this prompt, someone in the live stream room was stunned.

"If the intent to deceive is exposed, then continuing to feign innocence is meaningless. This cannot be part of the Anti-Entropy plan. Could it be... I see, making such a decision at this moment, it seems I underestimated her."

Otto's bullet comment drifted across the screen.

Chapter 54: Wow, aren't you guys watching the animated short [Reburn: II]?

Seeing Otto's bullet comment float across the screen, Bronya realized that this man had predicted Bronya's betrayal of Anti-Entropy.

However, realizing it only now was rather meaningless.

Because at the end of this stage, the long-awaited answer was about to be revealed...

[Give Mei back to me!]

As the last monster of the stage fell, the entire game interface was gradually enveloped by an erupting white light.

Before this milky white glow dissipated, Kiana's emotionally charged question rang out first.

Everyone's attention was drawn by this shout, and they all turned their eyes to the screen.

On the screen, the once three-person team was now confronting each other.

[Hmph, you simply don't understand the true value of a Herrscher. Once you know how Herrschers control the powers of nature, humanity's technological level will leap forward. Bronya, stop them!]

Bronya's combat suit had once again turned red and black, a sign that she was being forcefully controlled by Cocolia. This same form had appeared during her previous two betrayals.

However, before, Kiana had always chosen to believe her.

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And this time... there was no exception.

[Bronya, don't be controlled, wake up!]

The camera switched, showing Bronya and Kiana on opposite sides of the screen. Kiana, dual-wielding pistols, called out to her comrade, trying to awaken her.

What she didn't know was that Cocolia's control had actually loosened at this moment.

Bronya was about to make a choice based on her own will.

[When Bronya was little, her parents passed away. In Bronya's heart, Cocolia was like a mother. But then, Bronya met Mei-neechan.]

As she narrated, the camera switched again, focusing on the bound Mei and herself.

Bronya clenched her fists, her back to Mei. Though her tone was as calm as ever, her words revealed incredibly strong emotions!

[Mei-neechan was very good to Bronya, and Bronya doesn't want to hurt Mei-neechan.]

[So, Bronya won't fight.]

[Kiana, quickly take Mei-neechan and go.]

As Bronya spoke, the camera switched once more, focusing on Kiana's face.

[Bronya has already destroyed the bio-chip.]

[What are you saying! The bio-chip is implanted in your brain. If you destroy it... are you trying to commit suicide?]

Upon hearing Bronya's confession, Cocolia's voice rang out again.

At the same time, the camera shifted again, capturing Bronya, Mei, and the laboratory's ceiling camera from a low angle.

[Bronya feels that Mei-neechan is more important than her own life.]

As she said this, the camera switched again, focusing on Bronya turning to look at Mei.

[Bronya will no longer accept any orders that would harm Mei-neechan!]

As she uttered these words, Bronya's long-suppressed emotions were finally released, and her tone finally carried clear anger.

[Kiana, I'm leaving Mei-neechan in your care.]

After entrusting them, Bronya peacefully closed her eyes, red lines crawling across her face.

Then, the entire screen plunged into darkness, as if mirroring the scene she faced after burning her own chip...

After the CG playback finished, the screen remained on the battle end screen.

The livestream chat was silent, and no one posted any comments for a long time.

Beichen stared at the few remaining 4 IDs in the viewer list for a long time before clicking to proceed to the next stage.

"I didn't expect her to do something so foolish in the end. Sigh~ Oh well, it's something she would do anyway. It's just that someone is probably going to cry~"

A blood-red bullet comment floated across the screen...

Seeing the color, Beichen guessed it was from Black Seele.

As for the "someone" she mentioned, it was probably no one other than Seele.

As if by telepathy, Black Seele's ID suddenly disappeared from the livestream.

In contrast, Seele, who had been silent for a long time, finally came alive.

"Wuwuwu! Bronya-neechan, is Bronya-neechan going to be okay!"

With this long-awaited blue bullet comment, Beichen felt that the atmosphere in the livestream had improved considerably.

Ah, Seele is indeed affectionate and cute.

In comparison, the other two viewers in the livestream were Otto, who had ulterior motives, and Schicksal's strongest Valkyrie.

Even without saying anything, those two gave off an aura of being not to be trifled with...

"Don't worry, if she can't get through this stage, she won't be able to become Ri Duck."

Out of consideration for his little fan, Beichen comforted her with a semi-spoiler.

"Really?" Hearing his words, Seele sent a bullet comment, half-believing, "Big brother, you won't lie to me, right?"

"Of course not."

"Okay, great!"

[Because of your livestream interaction, Bronya-neechan feels surprised. You have obtained 740 Crystals!]

Oh? An unexpected bonus? Haha, looks like Seele trusts me quite a bit.

Beichen was overjoyed upon hearing the system's reward notification.

He didn't expect that comforting fans could also earn rewards? Haha, that's great!

However, while he was still happy, an ill-timed green bullet comment floated past.

"According to what you just said, you don't seem to worry at all that Bronya will remain in a coma after burning her chip? Why are you so sure? You know something about why this little girl will become the Herrscher of Reason, right?"

Beichen paused upon seeing Otto's questioning bullet comment.

He hadn't expected that this old fellow would cause trouble at such a moment? No, he couldn't tell the truth. He needed to think of a way to brush it off...

"Ah, this... viewer, is this the important part?"

Unfortunately, Beichen's attempt to change the subject was ruthlessly shut down by Durandal.

"Ahem, excuse me. Although I feel it's inappropriate to say this at such a time, I'm curious why you, the streamer, know all this. Can you tell us?"

This is unbelievable. You two, Schicksal's master and subordinate, have colluded to pressure me, haven't you?

Beichen was caught between a rock and a hard place, troubled by his predicament.

How could he explain DuckDuck becoming the Herrscher of Reason appropriately without revealing too much...

Oh! Right!

"Because I watched the game's built-in Reburn: II animated short film~" Beichen's eyes lit up as he steered the conversation toward Bronya's personal animated short.

However, what he mentioned was something extremely, extremely unfamiliar to Otto, Durandal, and everyone else in this world...

"?"

Even Otto, upon seeing the term 'animated short film,' couldn't help but cautiously and curiously type out a question mark...

Chapter 55: She Was Theresa's Former Student and is Now the Herrscher of Wind

"So, in addition to loading animated CGs, this game also loads independently produced animated videos. What an unexpectedly innovative approach..."

Although Otto hadn't seen it, he quickly analyzed and understood the meaning of the term.

At this moment, he couldn't help but marvel at how good the idea was.

He might as well use his Schicksal authority to create a few short films for Kallen...

Never mind, he'd think about it later. If he could find some free time in the future