Chapter 95

Something doesn't feel right.

Despite having simplified the lives of his former companions and found a way to change the fate of the Previous Era, he is now actively involved in the fight against the Honkai.

But looking at the mountain of work piled up in front of her, Su just couldn't shake the feeling that something was wrong.

Which part of the process went wrong?

[In the scene, Su stands under the giant tree in the Sumeru World-Bubble World Bubble.]

The last time he met Kevin, the last time he sealed him in the Sea of Quanta was still vivid in his mind, and after that, he sealed himself into the Hengsha Project as atonement.

Even today, he transmits that entire scene into Durandal's mind, allowing her to relive her and Kevin's initial choice in a hallucination.

"Miss Bianka, this is my story. Now, it's your turn to face the test."

Durandal collapsed beneath the tree. In the illusion in her mind, she was standing in Sue's shoes, while Rita, holding the Fehu, was walking towards her step by step from Kevin's perspective.

Rita, my dearest friend.

"I swear I will never let you be alone. For thousands of years after you awaken, I will travel with you whenever I have the chance."

Together we traversed mountains and seas, witnessing humanity reshaping civilization in this era.

"But Rita, you know perfectly well that the Stigmata Project will destroy humanity's future—I will stop you when you go astray!"

Durandal stood beneath the large tree.

The Star of Eden and the Black Abyss White Flower have both been shattered by [Rita]. Faced with the power of Flame-Chasers, who is number one, she has no power to resist.

The only remaining option is to permanently seal [Rita] and himself together in the Sea of Quanta.

"Give up, it's all over, Bianka."

[Rita], holding the Fehu, turned halfway around to look at the weakened Durandal.

"I know you've always opposed the Stigmata Project, and you can't tolerate this practice, but just as you can't sway my will."

[Rita] said coldly, her tone carrying an undeniable authority.

"I will not stop, even if my hands are stained with blood... I will bear all the sins!"

[Rita] wields the Fehu, approaching step by step with absolute power.

Kiana: "?! What?! What is that?!"

Upon seeing this, the Himeko was filled with nothing but a huge question mark and utter bewilderment.

Was this scene something they'd already seen before? And didn't the main character seem a bit off?

Not only Kiana, but almost everyone who had any impression of Rita and Durandal was completely confused.

What's the deal with Kevin in his female form? She's definitely Schicksal S-rank Valkyrie, Durandal's second-in-command, right?

Why did she suddenly become so powerful, wielding the Fehu and dominating Durandal?

Theresa: "Is this Rita? Or is it Kevin came on as a guest star in some World Bubble?!"

"Impossible," the dean firmly denied.

There are only a handful of S-rank Valkyrie in Schicksal, and between myself and Rita, there's always one who's the weakest S-Rank.

The headmaster believed that he, wielding the Divine Key, was likely far stronger than Rita, who relied on the Valkyrie Armor.

So where did this Rita wielding the Fehu come from?

And Rita, why are you wearing Kevin's clothes?!

Pardofelis: "Uh, Boss Kevin... could this actually be Boss Kevin from another World Bubble?"

Sakura: "It's not about looks, it's about the Fehu he's wielding! It's definitely Kevin!"

There's no mistake, it's the powerful force revealed in the Fehu.

That powerful force that caused Su to quickly defeat his three Divine Key opponents and forced him to rely on his special technique to escape from the World Serpent Base.

It's Kevin, there's no mistake...

Elysia: "I never expected Kevin to look like this in other World Bubble! Amazing! Why didn't I find World Bubble like this before? No, Kevin is a beautiful girl, I have to record this scene and show it to Kevin when I meet him!"

Durandal: "I thank you on Rita's behalf for saying she's beautiful, but please, please don't take any photos of her."

Forced by circumstances, Durandal felt it necessary to step forward and explain.

Durandal: "You've misunderstood. That was actually just an illusion created by our senior."

Theresa: "Huh? Aren't they Kevin and Sue from another World Bubble?"

Sue: "Although you sound a bit disappointed, unfortunately, Miss Bianka is right."

Theresa's interest plummeted; she had hoped to see Durandal and Rita become close friends, like Kevin and his friends, with their love-hate relationship.

Sue: "However, the World Bubble in the Sea of Quanta are as boundless as Stars, possessing Infinity possibilities. Perhaps the illusion I created is one of them; who knows?"

Durandal: "Senior, please don't take this possibility seriously."

I understand. Since gaining the ability to enter the Sea of Quanta, Durandal has traversed at least eight hundred, if not a thousand, World Bubble, and I completely believe in the possibilities.

Chapter 157 Rita: No matter the cost, humanity will surely defeat the Honkai.

Theresa: "But I still don't understand, why is Rita wearing Kevin's clothes?"

Sue: "That was a test I gave Miss Bianka to see if she would make the same choice as me, and naturally, only Rita could take on the role of best friend."

Theresa: "Oh, I see. This was probably Rita's most splendid moment, it's a pity she can't see it."

Wearing Kevin's clothes! And wielding the Fehu, which was already wreaking havoc! This was truly the highlight of his life.

Why doesn't Theresa, who is also S-rank Valkyrie, receive the same treatment?

In the scene, Durandal stands in front of Rita, and by activating the Second Divine Key, he can seal Rita just like Su did back then.

"Rita, I'm asking you one last time: no matter the cost, will you never regret it?"

I have no regrets.

Rita turned around and said coldly, "No matter the cost, humanity will defeat the Honkai!"

"I understand, then I should make up my mind."

Durandal slowly stepped forward. "For you, I am willing to pay any price! I will stand with you and will not let you bear this sin alone!"

Durandal grasped Rita's hand, her eyes filled with determination.

"!!!"

The plot suddenly took a turn for the worse, causing Su, who was watching the show from the sidelines... oh no, I mean, the examiner, to open his eyes.

What, what's going on?

Why is the script a little different from what he expected?

"Huh? Wait, Bianka, why are you like this?"

Rita looked bewildered, her hand trembling slightly as she held the Fehu.

Durandal pressed his shoulder, a hesitant expression on his face. "I do not approve of the Stigmata Project, but... Rita, do you know?"

"Rita, I've never seen Rita suffer like this before, never!"

Durandal stepped forward and reached out to hug Rita.

--Clang!

Amid Durandal's sorrowful cries, Rita's eyes began to fill with confusion, and her hand trembled uncontrollably, Fehu to the ground.

"You, you're too agitated, Bianka. This is a decision concerning the fate of humanity. You can calm down and reconsider."

Rita stood there, completely bewildered by Durandal.

Theresa: "Uh, Durandal, what kind of plot twist is this now?"

Wasn't it supposed to be a battle between close friends? Wasn't it supposed to be a massive war where the Divine Key were destroyed? Wasn't it supposed to be a choice that would determine the future of humanity?

Why did she have this déjà vu feeling, like she was watching a melodramatic soap opera?

Danzhu: "Waaaaah, what should I do? I'm actually a little touched."

Cang Xuan: "This is the kind of choice true friends should make! For the person they love, they're willing to defy the world, willing to fall into the abyss together!"

Sakura: "You're willing to waver in your decision for the sake of your best friend? Although the Stigmata Project has come at a heavy price, even if Durandal made the wrong choice, I can understand you."

At this moment, Sakura seemed to see her own past dilemmas and choices reflected in Durandal.

Despite knowing the cost of the Stigmata Project, she chose to stand by Rita without reservation, just like she chose to stay with Rin until the end.

Even knowing that doing so would put them at odds with the Fire Moth, and even lead to being labeled as traitors.

The Herrscher of Reason: "That's more like it! What Kevin and his group did back then was nothing! Durandal, I support you!"

Well, Herrscher of Sentience is just looking for trouble and wants to see Kevin fight.

Durandal: "Uh, have you misunderstood something?"

Theresa: "Hmm? Weren't you going to carry out the Stigmata Project for Rita, even if it meant going against the whole world?"

Durandal: "No, no matter how you look at it, that was just a delaying tactic. I've kept the Valkyrie's duties firmly in mind."

Kiana: "... Thank goodness Rita isn't here."

If she were there, Rita would probably be incredibly disappointed and heartbroken to hear what Durandal said.

It turns out he was just trying to trick the other party.

Durandal, please give them back the gratitude you've shown them!

In the scene, Durandal and Rita are tightly embracing, saying things like, "I will never let you suffer all this alone again."

Su stood on the outside, quietly watching the two people in the illusion, wondering if she had made a mistake somewhere.

"What's wrong with Miss Bianka? She passed the first two rounds of tests, and she also knows the enormous cost of the Stigmata Project."

"Drink!"

While Su hesitated, Durandal had already woken up and kicked him in the stomach.

"Finally, I've found your weakness."

Durandal stretched. "Your mental attacks are quite impressive. Even though I received special training from His Holiness the Bishop, I still fell into your illusion."

"However, in the illusion of the third trial, you wavered, which brought me back to my senses. Kevin, he must be very important to you, right?"

Durandal reached out and helped Su up.

"In the trial of the third illusion, wasn't that what you really wanted to convey to me?"

The fate of humanity in this era should be decided by humanity itself.

That's what Sue told Kevin back then.

"What is wrong and what is right are not things we can decide. Even if there really is a self-proclaimed god who dictates all of this, we should still consider what to do ourselves!"

"Durandal said to Su."

"At least in my opinion, this is a responsibility we should shoulder. Simply put, your life has been too complicated, pioneer."

"Hehe, I've been put on the defensive."

Su smiled, never expecting to be lectured by a little girl.

She had thought that Durandal was very similar to herself, but now it seemed that she was much more carefree.

"You're the only one I can entrust with the Second Divine Key. Before that, let me give you a gift."

Su took out a leaf from the Sumeru World-Bubble and gave it to Durandal.

Golden armor appeared on Durandal's body, Sumeru World-Bubble helped stabilize the World Bubble within her body, granting her the power to traverse the Sea of Quanta.

"The Hengsha Project has finally found the only answer: people of this era have the power to embark on their own paths. In recent years, in order to accelerate the speed of observing the world, I have already pushed myself to the limit."

Su held the leaf in her hand.

"I didn't have much time left, but thankfully I met you at the last minute."

"I've recorded some information about Parallel World in this leaf. Please give it to your bishop for me. I hope it will be helpful in the battle against the Honkai."

After doing all this, Sue lay on the ground, awaiting the end of her life.