To be honest, this basement is really sturdy.
But sure enough, they didn't find the wrong place. This really is Anti-Entropy's base.
Although Himeko seemed to be holding her own, it would take time to advance.
It looks like… there's no Space-Time Snare ability. Otherwise, one evasion would let her rush up and beat Welt senseless.
While Fusion Core Power equipment doesn't have this function, to be honest, Kiana didn't even see this function in the story.
Even the rumored source, a certain Queen, didn't use it when fighting Aunt Himeko. Or rather, she didn't use it when fighting anyone.
So it's just a game setting.
"By the way, Mei, before we go up to help, there's something I need to say. They'll probably ask us why we have such strength. Should we help conceal it?"
Kiana couldn't help but ask.
"No need… That's the sin I should bear. I am a Herrscher born from Honkai. I will compensate them."
Although Mei knew how those people mocked and ostracized her after she lost power.
But seeing that family photo, she still couldn't help but feel sad.
"Then I'll be with you! Wherever Mei goes, I go!"
Kiana gave a thumbs up. If it weren't inappropriate and they weren't too familiar, she felt like she should give a hug now.
"Mhm!"
Mei felt that with Kiana around, seeing Kiana's energetic appearance, she could be filled with energy.
She found it hard to imagine herself without Kiana.
"Then, let's go together!"
They had signal interference, so there was no need to worry about direct shelling. They only needed to pay attention to dodging splash damage.
As expected, the power of the Third Herrscher followed, and her speed suddenly increased. She was right after all.
The key is… the target.
Once the two had a common, clear goal, they could use the Herrscher's power.
Great! Then let's rush up in one go, deal with Black Welt, and go home to sleep!
First, go pull Himeko. Kiana is a very cautious person. An extra Himeko wouldn't give Bronya any room to maneuver.
"Um…"
Kiana originally wanted to call Himeko 'Aunt Himeko,' but suddenly remembered that Himeko hadn't introduced herself yet.
"Just call me Himeko. It seems you have some special means… Well, being able to survive in Honkai indeed requires means. So, how about we cooperate?"
Before Kiana could say anything, Himeko spoke first.
"But I have nothing to repay you with…"
"No need! Being able to take us out is already repayment!"
"That's just a mission~! We'll talk about it later! If we drag this on, Anti-Entropy might escape."
"Ah…"
Why did Himeko specifically give her a favor?
Kiana felt a little confused.
"You're so stupid, Kiana! Of course, it's to intercede for that girl later. How could she just take her away like that?!"
"…."
Who knew you guys would have so many twists and turns just to save someone!
Couldn't they be as sincere as her!
Although the basement was narrow, it was still difficult to hit them.
Just as Kiana smoothly rushed in front of Bronya, intending to deliver another Kaslana Knight Kick…
She was caught off guard by Bronya's close-quarters combat.
If it weren't for the quick reaction from the electric current stimulation, plus Bronya seemingly stopping her own movements.
She would have been grabbed and subjected to a grappling technique, and who knows, she might have become a hostage.
Kiana originally wanted to show off in front of Himeko and Theresa, so they wouldn't always worry about her.
But she forgot that Bronya was once someone who could solo terrorists with stockings.
It seemed that the AI had limited Bronya's operations before, but now that Cocoilia was likely in control, Bronya's abilities could be better utilized.
However… Himeko was right here, so any operation would be useless.
"Damn it! Why are the Schicksal people so fast!"
Cocoilia, hiding behind the scenes, of course knew Schicksal would come. After all, weakening the Third Herrscher depended on Schicksal.
She had internal information that Schicksal had a secret weapon, said to be able to completely weaken Herrschers remotely without killing them.
Then she would test it out from time to time, and it turned out to be true.
So, after detecting the Honkai reaction decreasing, she sent Bronya to retrieve it, before Schicksal.
But… this operation completely failed.
She might even lose her daughter, Bronya.
If it weren't for the unexpected appearance of a second Third Herrscher, which kept her from actively controlling and verifying its authenticity.
Otherwise, this operation would have already succeeded.
It seemed that everything was irreversible. Cocoilia leaned back in her chair, rubbed her temples, and gave up on controlling her.
The severe blow to the back of her head before had, after all, affected the chip's control.
She even felt that midway, Bronya actively resisted grabbing that white-haired girl.
This time, Bronya wouldn't forgive her, even though she did it for Seele.
Well, let Bronya stay with Schicksal!
She knew Himeko was Theresa's person, so she probably wouldn't do anything to Bronya.
At most, they would remove a chip to prevent her from being controlled again, which was not a big problem.
"She deserves to have a school life."
Having convinced herself, Cocoilia gave up on Bronya with a clear conscience.
Next, she would still see if that insider could get the gem in Schicksal's hands.
"Wait! Aunt Himeko!"
Just as Himeko destroyed Anti-Entropy's stronghold and was about to take them away, Kiana called out to her.
"Hm?"
Himeko's tone was clearly unfriendly.
"Sister Himeko! Can we take her with us? She was only being controlled! Let's use… that favor!"
Thanks to Theresa's reminder, Kiana still wanted to say it.
Saving someone is really hard.
"Although I originally intended to let her fend for herself… then, let's take her. But the responsibility of convincing her is yours!"
Soon, Kiana and the others brought back a comatose Black Welt and saw the massive Hyperion.
"I'll take her to the detention room. You two can have a good night's sleep tonight! No monsters will attack you here! When this girl wakes up, I'll contact you!"
Himeko said to them while carrying Bronya, then left.
"Finally, everything is over… I definitely need to sleep like a koala!"
Kiana lay on the bed, hugging her small blanket tightly, and decided! She was going to sleep soundly all night!
Too bad she couldn't hug Mei, what a pity.
"Then… good night, Kiana."
Mei extinguished the lights, and in the pitch-black environment, she turned to look at Kiana on the other side.
Although the future was still uncertain, as long as Kiana was there, she would be fine.