Miss Riddler just wants to level up in peace.

In a fleeting glimpse, her figure gradually distorted, like a calm lake being disturbed by ripples.

"You you you you you...!"

Tesla's eyes widened in shock.

The white braid transformed into long, dark hair, and Karen vanished, replaced by a familiar face.

The girl held a blood-stained handkerchief and looked up at the sky.

"This is just the beginning, O God of Collapse—"

Volume 1: Chapter 129 The Funeral

"You you you you you you.......!"

"Don't be nervous, Dr. Tesla. Do you remember what I said this morning?"

Putting away the blood-stained handkerchief, the girl, dressed in a white dress, had her dark hair swaying gently in the breeze.

"It's you, yet it's not you...?"

Tesla recalled that she was very curious.

Knowing nothing, he simply followed the girl's lead and unexpectedly succeeded.

What exactly is going on?

"I am just a weak woman, and it is really difficult to go against such a behemoth as fate."

Ziyao explained.

She had prepared for the worst.

If waking Kiana requires sacrificing someone, then she is the best choice. At the same time, she also needs to break free from fate.

Death is painful.

She just experienced it.

On her deathbed, she saw the girls surrounding her sadly.

Theresa, in particular, felt extremely guilty and remorseful.

Mei remained silent, holding her hand tightly the entire time.

Sirin continued to use the powers of the Tranquil Gem, but to no avail.

It's not surprising, after all, it was just a doll that died.

Using all the materials available, Ziyao created a near-realistic 'self'.

When they die, they don't turn into particles and dissipate; they remain as true corpses.

Unfortunately, she didn't have enough materials, and the doll she created was very weak. It was already quite an achievement that it lasted that long.

Creating a real 'person' out of thin air is not that easy.

Meanwhile, the real her transforms into Karen, accompanying Tesla in executing Plan B.

Of course, the Herrscher of Dominion's counterattack was unexpected; she really hadn't anticipated that.

But no matter what happens, she must die in the town of Klossten.

Deceiving fate, deceiving the will of chaos, perfectly fooling everyone...

"you...."

After hearing this, Tesla was so surprised that he didn't know what to say for a moment.

They're incredibly bold, actually coming to Tianming in person to break into the void.

If something goes wrong, as the PhD of Anti-Entropy, she will most likely only be placed under house arrest, while Ziyao will actually go to jail.

Feigning death...subduing the Herrscher...escaping fate...

The snake caught its own tail, completing a perfect loop.

It's so ingenious, like the Titan mech she developed; if even one part malfunctions, it will have a huge impact on the whole.

"Don't worry, I have a backup plan."

"For example, if he didn't die, he could pretend to commit suicide by eating candy or swallowing poison."

However, I feel a little sorry for the Valkyries.

To completely resolve the issues concerning Kiana and Sirin, we must eliminate the interference of Destiny and... the Will of Honkai.

In Gal, she is repeatedly caught in the causal loops created by the other party, repeating death and reincarnation.

This time, faking his death was also in an attempt to avoid it.

"Suicide by overdose, that's really your style..."

"I'm starting to suspect that you might be Otto, that bastard, in disguise."

"You flatter me. I am actually not as good as him."

By exploiting the information gap, she was able to repeatedly thwart Otto's plans.

But if they were to actually fight, every step would be extremely dangerous.

An old fox who has lived for hundreds of years... to be honest, he's very difficult to deal with.

"Ok?"

Tesla, who is usually prone to irritability, unusually removed his red handguards.

Looking at the girl's delicate palm, Ziyao was somewhat puzzled.

"Hey, you must be homeless now."

“I’m willing to take you in on behalf of Anti-Entropy. I’ll keep this a secret from Chicken Head and me.”

[Friends worth cultivating relationships with]

That's what Walter said.

More or less, Tesla understood why he came to this conclusion.

"Thank you. Before that, please give me two months..."

three days later.

Far East, Maple Forest Public Cemetery.

A light snow began to fall, covering the bare tree trunks in a soft white blanket.

After the autumn leaves have all fallen, the winter snow arrives late.

The timing is inappropriate, just as everyone here feels.

The pastor, holding a scripture, stood before the coffin and chanted prayers.

"Rest in peace, we will surely get back on the right path."

Offering a bouquet of lisianthus flowers, the silver-haired nun clutched her chest.

She is the first in line to the throne of Mandate of Heaven, Theresa Apocalypse.

It's already difficult enough to get out of guilt and sadness; if she were to preside over a funeral, she would probably be trapped in the shadow of the past forever.

Otto thoughtfully found her a pastor to preside over the ceremony.

Where is Ms. Mei?

With her hands tucked into her sleeves, Einstein breathed a warm puff of air into her clothes and realized that someone was missing.

"Mei... has suffered a great blow. I haven't seen her since this morning."

Theresa shook her head, while Bronya held an umbrella over her from the side.

"Dr. Ein, you have a cold, you should wear a scarf."

A girl with a slightly subdued voice walked up, holding a blue scarf in her hands.

"I don't think Zi... that guy will die. What if she deliberately finds a place to hide?"

Tesla tried to ease the tension, but everyone had already reached a conclusion in their hearts.

After examination and emergency treatment, the doctor finally shook his head in resignation.

Reality is not a fairy tale; a princess who is poisoned will not be rescued by a prince.

The moment the coffin lid was closed, Theresa made up her mind.

We must find Kiana and protect everyone in St. Freya.

Little did she know, the real Ziyao was right beside her, and even went up to present her with a flower.

Her name is engraved on the tombstone, and the thought that I am now visiting my own grave evokes a complex mix of emotions.

After 'her' death, Sirin disappeared into the Imaginary Space, and Destiny launched a worldwide search.

As an apology, Otto gave Theresa an anti-Honkai serum, which she then gave to Himeko.

"------"

The snow fell heavier and heavier, and fluffy white goose feathers danced in the air.

“…”

After everyone left, Mei came to the grave alone.

The girl didn't use an umbrella; she just stood silently, letting the snowflakes stain her shoulders white.

I didn't sleep at all last night, and it wasn't until the early hours of the morning that I finally fell asleep.

She desperately hoped that waking up would mean another new cycle.

As it turned out, things didn't go as planned, and everything remained the same.

Volume 1: Chapter 130.... No, that's not right.

I spent the day accompanying a friend who had just graduated to do some street vending.