This was completely different from their previous combat patterns.
The analysis concluded.
Tesla raised an eyebrow. "Bedhead, did you dig up something big?"
Einstein took a deep breath.
"That is precisely my main point. We have finished dismantling the damaged puppets from the apartment."
"We extracted crystals suspected to be Herrscher Cores from their bodies."
Herrscher Cores?
Everyone present's pupils constricted, and their hearts sank.
Einstein spoke faster.
"Their energy levels are extremely low, far below those of a standard Herrscher, which allowed them to evade detection."
"Individually, they pose little threat."
"But we must prepare for the worst."
"A new Honkai eruption may already be upon us."
The air instantly froze.
This was terrible news.
Especially when their opponent excelled at laying plans and making predictions.
In that case, the so-called Clue Workshop was very likely a trap designed to lure them in.
Even knowing it was a trap.
They still had to jump in.
They had no choice if they wanted to verify it.
Bronya and Seele volunteered to investigate the site.
The story moved extremely quickly.
The livestream chat fell deathly silent.
The viewers held their breath, watching intently.
The early pacing felt like a detective mystery.
This Herrscher was exceptionally cautious, with terrifyingly deep schemes.
Outside the workshop's main entrance.
A cold wind howled.
The two stood quietly, awaiting instructions.
Bronya's gaze dimmed slightly.
She had come here partly for the mission.
And partly for Kiana.
Ever since she learned that the girl had experienced the same dream.
The sting of shared pain was impossible for her to ignore.
She wanted to cut off every possibility of Kiana being drawn into battles between Herrschers.
They approached the entrance.
Bronya lowered her voice.
"Seele, stay close. On three, we rush in together."
Seele nodded, her finger