"Mei… should she still retain her Herrscher memories?"
Himeko couldn't help but feel suspicious when she saw it.
Although Kiana didn't see it, with two people and an AI constantly peeking at the screen, they definitely saw and heard it.
"Rather, the Herrscher personality and human personality are just guesses. Maybe they share memories, or maybe they are the same person, but… Himeko, don't tell Kiana about this."
Theresa sighed and then explained.
Although she wasn't sure why Mei didn't want Kiana to know, Theresa, based on her somewhat experienced love life, thought it must be shyness.
"After all, if Mei found out, we wouldn't be able to explain how we heard it, and it would only provoke the Herrscher again."
Her small St. Freya Academy could not withstand the destruction of a Herrscher.
"Of course, I'm not that talkative. By the way, I thought you didn't want Kiana to know so that she could easily conquer the next Herrscher~"
"Himeko! How evil and heartless do you think I am in your heart!"
Theresa felt that she was already very approachable! How could Himeko imagine her like this!
"As evil as how much salary you've underpaid me."
Himeko replied instantly.
"Uh, that's for the Academy's operation. After all, the Academy's funds are quite tight right now. We'll have money after this job…"
When it came to this, Theresa had a lot to say, which was quite typical of her age's nagging.
"Yes, yes, anyway, I don't rely on that little salary to live. In short, the Third Herrscher's date operation was a complete success! Time to get off work!"
A person off work is the most diligent, and Himeko was no exception.
"Then, next, we just need to pick them up and bring them back!"
Himeko stretched. She felt like she didn't even need to wear this armor, but…
If only all operations could be this easy…
"Boom!"
Before Himeko could finish her lament, a huge roar suddenly sounded.
"What! Can't I just get off work properly?!"
Don't they know how tiring work is!
Himeko looked angrily at the screen, only to see Kiana and the others, who had just walked out of the Sakura Tree area, being attacked by missiles.
It was clear that Anti-Entropy had arrived.
"How could they be so fast! They attacked today already!"
Theresa remembered very clearly that while Kiana was unconscious, the attacking Anti-Entropy forces had already been cleared out by Mei.
How could they appear again now!
"Mei, be careful!"
Kiana's intuition made her turn around and pounce, tackling Mei, who was walking behind her.
Debris from the missile blast violently struck her body, but she couldn't afford to care.
She quickly got up, pulled Mei up, and ran.
"Kiana! Are you alright!"
Mei also knew it wasn't the time to worry and followed Kiana to a hidden spot.
With buildings around, Anti-Entropy seemed to have some reservations and didn't continue the bombardment.
"I'm fine! This is... Anti-Entropy's people have come!"
Kiana reached back and touched her back; there was no blood, so it seemed to only hurt a little.
But she had thick skin... she was a tank character after all.
"Anti-Entropy..."
Mei clenched her fists, but she couldn't do anything now.
"There won't be any other organizations. Anyway, let's slowly retreat from the buildings. In a Honkai area, their reconnaissance is somewhat affected."
After all, besides the Schicksal organization represented by Theresa, only Anti-Entropy was here.
So, any attack must be Anti-Entropy's doing.
"Once the sun completely sets, we'll quickly retreat."
There was still a bit of sun left.
"Oh... speaking of which, Kiana, you seem to know a lot about Honkai?"
Mei had heard terms like 'deadwalkers,' 'Honkai beast,' and 'Honkai' from Kiana's mouth.
"Ah... because I was taught!"
Only then did Kiana remember that she had used many similar professional terms in front of Mei, as well as Theresa and Himeko.
Since they didn't seem to mind, it must be that Ziegfried had taught her.
As for calling him 'Dad' or anything, that was impossible for many reasons. Anyway, it was good enough that she didn't curse him~
"Kiana! I'm sending Himeko to support you now! You must be alright! The evasion route has been sent to you!"
Theresa's communication came through when Kiana had settled down, apparently having noticed she couldn't be distracted at the time.
However, because Mei was there, it would take them quite a while to arrive as support.
Kiana nodded. At this moment, they indeed needed support.
After all... both of them were 'alt accounts' who had forgotten their 'main account' passwords!
Ah... although her physical reaction capabilities were indeed strong, Kiana felt that after arriving at St. Freya Academy, she would definitely be rigorously trained.
As the sun set, night completely fell, which actually made it easier for them to escape.
"Alright, let's go."
After adapting to the dark environment, Kiana followed the route Theresa had given her and began to retreat with Mei.
Apparently sensing them, a few more missiles flew towards their position above.
A bombing sound rang out, and the building completely collapsed, but Kiana and Mei had already evacuated.
Their physical fitness was still very good.
"We almost got hit..."
"It looks like their detection devices are quite good."
Listening to Mei's slight panting beside her, although Kiana knew she shouldn't, she felt... so alluring.
She could only use words to divert her attention.
Wuwuwu, if it were the Mei she had conquered, she could now bury her face in Mei's embrace and freely inhale.
Ah, was she becoming a pervert? Does heartbreak make people perverted...?
No! Mei was her lover, being a pervert to a lover wasn't being a pervert!
Hmm.
Kiana quickly convinced herself.
"The purpose of this bombardment isn't to kill us, but to restrict us. So, once our position is confirmed, they'll start bombing again."
Kiana deduced their opponent's behavior. Looking at it this way, she roughly guessed why.
"Then, we still need to keep moving, Kiana."
Although the situation seemed critical, because Kiana was there, Mei didn't feel nervous at all.
"Mmm, rested up, let's keep going! At the same speed as before!"
Pulling Mei, Kiana started running again.
Bang!
However, this time, a huge sound rang out, as if something had fallen in front of them, but a massive cloud of dust blocked their view.
"Target confirmed for retrieval, Third Herrscher Raiden Mei. Executing retrieval mission."
A dispassionate voice emerged from within the dust, with a faint red glow seeping through.
"..."
Sure enough, Anti-Entropy had come to reap the benefits.
And the person who came was very familiar to Kiana; it was... Black Duck.