Honkai Exposed, Iconic Scenes from the Elysian Realm at the Start

In the scene, Kiana approaches Bronya, draws her twin guns, and points them at Bronya's head. She shouts at Cocolia behind the control chip.

"Give Mei back to me!"

"Hmph, you have no idea of a Herrscher's value. If we can understand how Herrschers control their power, humanity's technological advancement will leap forward," Cocolia says, controlling Bronya.

If she can master the method of controlling lightning through studying Raiden Mei, no one will be able to stop her rise in Anti-Entropy.

"Bronya, stop them!" Cocolia shouts.

Kiana takes a step back, still holding her guns, not wanting to fight Bronya. "Bronya, don't be controlled, wake up!"

"When Bronya was little, her parents passed away. In Bronya's heart, Cocolia was like a mother."

As the two sides were in a stalemate, Bronya, who had regained control of her body, speaks.

"But Bronya met Sister Mei. Sister Mei was very good to Bronya, so Bronya won't fight."

Bronya lowers the weapon in her hand, looks at Mei, who is tied up behind her, and seems to have made a decision. "Kiana, hurry and take Sister Mei away."

"Bronya has already burned the bio-chip."

With the bio-chip destroyed, Cocolia could no longer control Bronya remotely, but both of them understood what this meant.

"Are you kidding me? The bio-chip is implanted in your brain!" Cocolia shouts. "If it's destroyed, are you trying to commit suicide?!"

Bronya doesn't answer immediately. Instead, she looks back at the people behind her and then smiles.

"Bronya feels that Sister Mei is more important than her own life. Bronya will no longer accept any orders to harm Sister Mei."

"Goodbye, Sister Mei."

As the chip in Bronya's brain was completely destroyed, she lost consciousness and fell to the ground.

Kiana: "Bronya, we misunderstood you. You're not a spy, you're a hero. To sacrifice yourself for Mei without hesitation, it's so touching."

Seeing Bronya fall unconscious, Kiana was truly moved.

Regardless of whether Bronya was a spy or not, this determination proved that she was the Bronya worth trusting.

Kiana: "Bronya, go rest easy. I'll take good care of Mei! And I'll get revenge on Cocolia for you. Whatever you couldn't finish, leave it to me!"

Himeko makes a resolution. If Bronya really leaves, she will definitely fulfill her last wishes.

"After you leave, I will take care of your wife. Do not worry!"

Bronya: "Idiot Kiana, Bronya just burned the bio-chip, she didn't say she would definitely die."

She could see it clearly now. Kiana was just trying to get her hands on Seele!

Bronya would never allow such a situation to happen. Seele could only be hers, and could never be tainted by a Himeko!

Pardofelis: "Burning the brain's bio-chip and not dying? I didn't read much, don't lie to me."

Bronya: "Probably not, it's just very dangerous, with a possibility of death."

Theresa: "Then it's fortunate that the System's reward removed Bronya's chip. Otherwise, with St. Freya Academy's technology, it might not have been able to help."

Himeko Murata: "That woman named Cocolia, I must deal with her next time I see her. How could she do such a thing to her own daughter?"

The bio-chip in the brain is almost a ticking time bomb.

Not to mention that it would control Bronya and eliminate her emotional functions.

If the chip malfunctioned, it would basically be a game over for Bronya.

Raiden Mei: "Exactly. Bronya's legs are injured and she can't walk, which is already pitiful enough. How could she be so heartless?"

Theresa: "Bronya, don't worry, I, as Director of this academy, will definitely find a way to heal your legs."

However, with St. Freya Academy's technological level, at most they could equip her with an exoskeleton.

To repair Bronya's legs, they would probably need to go to Schicksal headquarters and ask Theresa's grandfather, Otto, for help.

Unfortunately, Theresa knew very well that her grandfather would definitely not be willing to help her with this matter.

Himeko Murata: "By the way, wasn't your Previous Era very technologically advanced? Do you have surgery to treat legs?"

Eden: "Yes."

Bronya: "Really?"

Seeing hope for her legs to recover again, Bronya was very excited.

If she could have a pair of healthy legs, who would want to wear an exoskeleton and float around all day?

Elysia: "Of course it's true. With Mobius's technology, you only need to lie in the operating room for three minutes, and I guarantee you'll come out as a healthy, brand-new Bronya."

Raiden Mei: "Mei, Mobius..."

Bronya: "Then forget it. Bronya will find her own way to solve it. It's not good to rely on others."

If it were Elysia or Pardofelis, she would obediently lie on the operating table and wait for her legs to heal.

But it just had to be Mobius.

Mobius's meaning was clear: once Bronya entered her operating room, she might not leave alive.

Even if she did leave, she would become a completely new Bronya, just as Elysia had said.

[During the Second Honkai War, the Herrscher of the Void engaged in an intense war with the human faction. Which of the following matches is incorrect?]

[A: Kuzan lightly injured, slacking off - Cecilia.]

[B: Akainu heavily injured - Immortal Crimson Bird.]

[C: Yellow Monkey's collar slightly dirty - Bishop Otto.]

[D: Sengoku, peerless strategist - Theresa.]

Chapter 23: Theresa the Peerless Strategist

Pardofelis: "Huh? What the heck? Why don't I understand a single word? Does anyone know what Yellow Monkey and Akainu mean?"

Kiana: "I don't know, but it's definitely something that happened on our side. Auntie's name is up there too."

Murata Himeko: "Second Honkai War... I do have some impression of that. Isn't Theresa someone who experienced that period?"

Raiden Mei: "Huh? This is the first time I'm hearing about this."

She couldn't tell. Normally, Theresa was like a walking weapon, and Judgement was the S-rank Valkyrie.

She never expected Theresa to have participated in the Second Honkai War and achieved such astonishing results. Could it be that they had all misunderstood Theresa all along?

Perhaps she was actually a low-key powerhouse?

Theresa: "Of course! Back during the Second Honkai War, I was unstoppable, as glorious as could be. One Judgement, one King-class Honkai Beast."

Kiana: "I have a feeling Auntie is bragging."

Murata Himeko: "Theresa, choose your words carefully. According to Schicksal's records, you weren't the one who dealt with the only Judgment-class Honkai Beast during the Second Honkai War."

Bronya: "Bronya has also reviewed the archives. There were no King-class Honkai Beasts recorded in the Second Honkai War."

Theresa: "I, I was just exaggerating the description a tiny bit. You know, this Director is one of Schicksal's few S-rank Valkyries. I'm very strong."

Although Theresa wanted to explain, no one present believed her.

They knew Theresa's capabilities all too well. She was nothing more than a simple weapon.

As long as Judgement could be activated, even a dog could wield it.

Pardofelis: "I didn't expect Director Theresa to have fought against a Judgment-class Honkai Beast. You really can't judge a book by its cover. I'm impressed."

Elysia: "Mhm, that's a little surprising."

Eden: "A Judgment-class Honkai Beast... besides Elysia, I and Pardofelis would likely struggle against it too."

Murata Himeko: "No, no, you're too modest."

Whether it was an illusion or not, Teacher Himeko felt that the understanding of Honkai Beasts among the three on the other side was different from theirs.

King-class Honkai Beasts were indeed strong, but if Theresa were to face one, she could handle it.

However, Mobius's fallen form before looked incredibly powerful, enough to devour several King-class Honkai Beasts as a snack.

Could it be that Honkai Beasts from the Previous Era were generally stronger?

Theresa: "I still don't understand what the options in the quiz mean. Bronya, what do you think?"

Bronya: "Bronya believes the System has already provided the explanation. The key to answering the question lies in 'lightly injured,' 'heavily injured,' and 'collar slightly dirty'."

Raiden Mei: "So, Immortal Crimson Bird was the main force during the Second Honkai War, Cecilia was slacking off, and Bishop Otto was just an actor?"

Murata Himeko: "That's impossible..."

After all, he was the Bishop of Schicksal.

For him to hold such a position, he must have carried the conviction to fight Honkai and possessed the resolve for self-discipline (greenery).

How could he be an actor?

Theresa: "Hey! Did you all forget about me? This Director also shone brightly during the Second Honkai War!"

Sengoku, Peerless Strategist Theresa.

The Director absolutely loved this title; it was a perfect match.

She had already decided: tomorrow, she would hang a banner in her office, with an annotation, so that the students would know that St. Freya Academy also had its pillars of support!

Elysia: "We can't guess this question. What are you guys going to choose?"

Murata Himeko: "Let's follow Theresa's lead. She's the one who personally experienced the Second Honkai War and should know the answer."

Theresa: "Uh, this one for me..."

The Director scratched her face, looking quite embarrassed as she turned her head away.

She was torn between her brain and her integrity, wavering between choosing the correct answer and preserving her dignity.

While bragging was glorious, Theresa also knew that in that great war back then, she couldn't really be considered a peerless strategist.

Kiana: "Auntie, what are you hesitating about? Don't tell me everything you said before was just bragging?"

Pardofelis: "Maybe she wasn't as powerful as she claimed."

Elysia: "It's possible to get instantly killed by a Herrscher and then wait for someone else to save you. How embarrassing."

Elysia: "Or even just slack off and leave, not playing any role in the major battle, your combat power being equivalent to a landmark."

Theresa: "Ah!!! You all shut up!"

Even if this was the truth, she absolutely wouldn't allow them to say it.

The Director was so angry she felt dizzy, and her eyes gradually became more insightful.

Theresa: "Choose C. The last one is definitely correct. I, Theresa, am worthy of the title 'Peerless Strategist'."

[Incorrect Answer.]

[The correct answer is D. Theresa the Peerless Strategist is a mismatch.]

Kiana: "Give up, Auntie. Some things just can't be forced."

Unrelated Murata Himeko: "Theresa, don't be stubborn. Even if you don't get along with money, don't get in the way of system rewards."

Theresa: "...Tsk."

Damn it, she, Theresa, was the Director of St. Freya Academy, the esteemed Schicksal's Crown Prince, and the Far East Branch's only S-rank Valkyrie. To suffer such humiliation today.

[Theresa has received a penalty, deducting two years of lifespan.]

[System Reminder: Penalties are random. All group members, please answer questions cautiously and do not emulate Theresa's foolish behavior.]

Raiden Mei: "The penalty is that harsh?"

Theresa: "Damn it, who are you calling Theresa the Foolish?"

Just as the Director was preparing to argue thoroughly, a sudden weakness appeared in her body. She then staggered a few steps.

Fortunately, she was a clone, her lifespan exceeding that of ordinary people, and her body had remained in the appearance of a twelve-year-old for many years.