I found a belt in the Honkai Impact 3rd world.

She then took a few steps back, her heart pounding, wondering who would open the door. After a brief wait, Seele heard faint footsteps from the other side of the door. Soon, the tightly closed wooden door opened, and a small head peeked out. Silver-white hair, braided and draped over her shoulders, and clear, azure eyes looked at Seele and the thinly dressed, shivering Momo behind her with a questioning gaze. [So this time it's Theresa...] Having experienced that previous "world cannon" incident, Momo wasn't surprised at all.

"[Go away, world cannon, what are you trying to blast?]" The system suddenly corrected, "[It's world bubble, bubble as in bubble? Look at you, so ignorant, you tongue-tied person!]" "[Shut up! Can't you just treat it as a typo and laugh it off?]" While Mo Mo and the system were arguing in a channel that no one could see, Theresa in front of her had already asked the question that had been on her mind.

"We were travelers passing through, but we got lost after encountering a monster along the way, and we've lost all our luggage," Seele said, reciting her prepared lines. Her slightly hesitant pronunciation, coupled with her innate pitiful demeanor, didn't arouse suspicion; instead, it evoked even more pity. "I see." Seele's explanation immediately won over them. Theresa quickly opened the wooden door and said with concern, "Then please come in quickly, it's cold outside, it'll be much warmer inside."

It seems that regardless of which world Theresa is from, this kindness is innate. However, there probably won't be a world where the character is reversed. Mo Mo shivered, unsure if it was from the last gust of cold wind brushing his neck. Whether it was there or not, it was best not to encounter it. He quickly walked into the wooden house from Theresa's side, as if entering a completely different world from the one behind him. Closing the wooden door sealed off the biting cold. The sudden change in temperature made Mo Mo's thoughts instantly slow down. "Theresa, Theresa." Several children who had been peeking out from around the corner, curiously watching the two strangers, also came over with small steps. There were boys and girls...

The approach of a group of children made Seele take a few steps back, shrinking behind Momo. "Don't make wild guesses, they're just lost travelers," Theresa said seriously to the children, though her seriousness looked somewhat comical on their childlike faces. "I still need to take them to see the priest. You'd better get ready, dinner is almost ready." With Theresa's words, the children scattered, some with joy, some with regret, and a few with complex expressions completely beyond what children their age could possibly show.

"So many children..." Mo Mo looked at the children, who bore no resemblance whatsoever, and combined this with their words, he deduced, "Could this be an orphanage?"

"So, the priest Theresa mentioned must be the administrator and their guardian here." The system approvingly added, "[I didn't expect you to figure it out so quickly. Just a heads-up, don't be surprised when you see that priest later.]"

"Could it be some strange person? You two, please come with me." Theresa turned to Seele and Momo and said, "The snow outside is getting heavier. If you don't mind, please stay in my humble abode for a while. But before that, I need to take you to see a priest. Ah, don't worry, the priest is a very kind person and won't mind."

“It’s already a blessing that you’re willing to take us in,” Mo Mo quickly replied. “Please lead the way.” Theresa nodded and walked ahead. The orphanage wasn’t very big, and after only a few steps, Theresa led Mo Mo to a room with a tightly closed door.

Just as Theresa raised her hand to knock, a series of rapid coughs came from inside the room. "Father!" Theresa didn't even knock before quickly pushing the door open and striding into the room. Momo and Seele exchanged a glance and followed closely behind.

The oil lamp hanging on the wall cast a dim, yellowish light, illuminating the simple furnishings of the room: a worn-out bookshelf lined the wall, overflowing with books. There was a simple bed, a table and chairs, and the blond man Theresa called Father was bowing his head, coughing rapidly with his hand over his mouth. *Cough*

"Father, are you alright?" Theresa quickly walked to him, patting his back and asking with concern, her brows furrowed with worry. "Cough cough, I'm fine." The blond man slowly raised his head, allowing Mo Mo and Seele to see his face clearly. Mo Mo almost blurted out the name of the man who felt so familiar, but swallowed it back at the last moment. Now he understood what the system meant by not being surprised. Otto Apocalypse, that incredibly familiar man, was now standing in front of him. No, it should be said that he was one of the possibilities among several world bubbles. "You look so bad, how could you be alright?" Theresa frowned at Otto's perfunctory answer. "No, Father, you must come with me tomorrow."

“I know my own body very well, Theresa,” Otto said, slowly shaking his head, his tone resolute. “But… Theresa wanted to say something more, but Otto interrupted her. Theresa, won’t you introduce these two unfamiliar guests to me?” Otto looked at Momo standing at the door and Seele, who was hiding behind him and looking at him with curious eyes. His face bore the haggard look left by long-term overwork, and his eyes had lost their lively vitality and confidence. Although he still looked like he was in his prime, he gave people a sense of being weathered by old age. “Father, these two…” “We were just travelers heading to the city to visit relatives, but we encountered monsters on the way, lost our supplies, and with the snowstorm getting worse, we had no choice but to come here to beg for help,” Mo Mo said, carefully choosing his words. Perhaps it was the impression this face left on him, but Mo Mo couldn't help feeling that the priest would see through his “lie.” “Please forgive me.” “Please don’t say that. It’s incredibly lucky you survived.” Otto smiled, gently grasping the cross hanging around his neck, and sincerely said, “Thank God you weren’t harmed.”

[It's undeniable, he is indeed Otto of this world. Incredible, isn't it? System 1 sighed in amazement. [But you are now in this incredible world.] "Please make yourself at home here. You can wait until the snowstorm subsides before setting off again," Otto said generously. "Theresa will take good care of you. Don't let her young age fool you; she's a great help to me." "Thank you so much for your generosity, Father." Faced with this unreserved kindness, Mo Mo returned his heartfelt gratitude. "I have some things to attend to, so I'm sorry I can't entertain you any longer," Otto continued. "Theresa, take them out. I think dinnertime is approaching soon, and I remember..."

"Alright, alright, I understand." Theresa sighed helplessly. "Father, you must make sure you get some rest. If you collapse—I'll take them out now."

Otto watched Theresa lead Momo and Seele out of the room and close the door. Then he picked up a pen and began to scribble on the old notebook in front of him, but after only writing a few blurry characters, he put the pen down again, covered his mouth, and coughed violently. The firelight on the wall seemed to dim slightly from the coughing. Exhaling a breath of stale air, Otto leaned back in his chair, his face even more haggard, and turned his head slightly to look at the tightly closed window. The world was now completely dark, with only a blurry white expanse visible, and the incessant howling of the cold wind. "The weather's gotten worse again this year," he murmured to himself, closing his eyes slightly. "I should rest a little longer." The wind and snow outside continued relentlessly, battering the window like merciless death knells!

"The priest's health is getting worse and worse, and he doesn't seem inclined to see a doctor," Theresa said, walking at the front. "How can this continue?"

Mo Mo remained silent, neither answering nor refuting. He didn't understand physiognomy, but judging solely from Otto's expression, he could roughly estimate that he was probably... 8 days away.

"The priest is extremely kind to everyone; everyone here is an orphan he adopted," Theresa continued. "But his health was already poor, and he tirelessly cared for everyone, which eventually led to his illness. Yet, he still couldn't stop worrying about each and every one of them." Hearing this, Mo Mo couldn't help but sigh. Otto from other worlds committed countless evils and lost all humanity, yet he lived forever. But looking at this one, the treatment was worlds apart. Was this what they meant by "good people don't live long, but evil people live a thousand years"? Although Mo Mo didn't know much about Father Otto's past, it wasn't hard to guess that he must have chosen a different answer and embarked on a different path. Not to go against fate and lose his humanity, but to accept his destiny and do his best. A single thought made all the difference.

"I just hope the priest gets better soon," Theresa thought, still holding onto hope. "When spring comes next year... Ah, I'm so sorry, I've been talking so much nonsense, just about all this trivial stuff."

“This isn’t boring at all.” Mo Mo shook his head. “Shen Sheng… is worthy of respect, right, Seele?” “Yes.” Seele, who was following closely behind Mo Mo, nodded emphatically. “He’s a good person.” Perhaps because they both came from orphanages, Seele empathized with him more than Mo Mo. However, the thought of inevitably encountering Otto, the mastermind behind the scenes, again in the future made Mo Mo feel incredibly strange. If only all Ottos could be like this Otto! But if that were the case, wouldn’t it mean that all Ottos would die young? Tsk, life is truly full of contradictions. Just as Mo Mo was lost in philosophical thought, a warm fragrance wafted into his nose, bringing him back to his senses. "Looks like dinner's ready." Theresa's low voice rose a few octaves. "It's just some simple food, I hope you won't mind. I remember last night we had... stewed tomatoes with potatoes... I've never heard of that dish." But Mo Mo didn't care at all because his stomach had no room for anything else. [Just now he was contemplating philosophy, and now he's back to his old ways.] The system chimed in, [I really don't know what to say to you.] [The world is vast, but eating is the greatest thing, that's the most primitive philosophy for me.] Mo Mo replied confidently, [All unnecessary thinking is based on sufficient energy intake, I call it Mo's First Law.] [Is there a second or third law?] The system asked. [The degree of divergence of thought is determined by the diversity of energy intake, while the degree of concentration is directly proportional to the amount of intake. That's the second and third law!] [Pah! That's more like the Foodie Law!] [That sounds awful, calling it Mo's Law sounds more professional.]

Mo Mo's serious demeanor did not hinder his eating.

As the steaming soup slid down his throat and into his stomach, a feeling of fulfillment and happiness made him feel reborn. Even the system's incessant chatter in his mind seemed less noisy than before. "That's right." Theresa, who was ladling bowls of soup for the children, suddenly realized something, looked around, and asked the children, "Where's Joachim? Has anyone seen him?" Based on Mo Mo's Third Law, his mind became more focused, and he immediately grasped the key point.

The child's name.

Bao Li 81.

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23. The Third Uninvited Guest

The cold wind howled tirelessly outside, and Theresa's anxiety was palpable because one of the children was absent. "Could he still be outside? It's a dark, lifeless world outside, with unknown monsters roaming the frigid snowfields. A mere child, defenseless and helpless, ending up in such a state is tantamount to a death sentence." "Theresa, don't worry," one of the children said. "Joachim has been in his room the whole time, he just hasn't come out."

"That's good." Theresa breathed a sigh of relief and handed the hot soup to the child in front of her who was looking at her expectantly. It really was a constant worry; no wonder the priest was always so exhausted. "He's probably already packing his luggage," Theresa's voice sounded a little lighter. "I'll bring him dinner later. After you all eat, hurry back to your rooms. It's getting late, don't linger, go to bed early." The children responded in unison, very obediently.

Only Seele stopped sipping her hot soup, her eyes subtly glancing at Mo Mo. She, too, had heard that somewhat familiar name. If this world was considered an unfinished mission for them, then this little boy named Joachim was the key figure. As for why they knew it was a boy... because they had seen the exact same being in the previous world bubble. These world bubbles seemed carefully chosen as trials, becoming their footholds one after another. However, Mo Mo didn't say anything, only shook his head, signaling Seele to remain silent as well. Understanding Mo Mo's meaning, Seele didn't offer any further comment.

The children moved with lightning speed, and soon they were all gone, leaving only Theresa, Momo, and Seele in the once bustling space. "After so many unexpected events, you must be exhausted," Theresa said to Momo and Seele, stirring the remaining food in the pot. "I'll take you to your rooms to rest now."

The phrase "warm hospitality" was perfectly embodied in the words. Mo Mo and Xi'er, strangers to each other, had already received incredibly warm hospitality. "The accommodations are simple, but they're fine enough. These rooms are always cleaned, so don't worry," Theresa said, pushing open a door. Carrying a lamp, she entered the dark room, hanging the torch on the wall, letting its dim light fill a corner of the room. The furnishings were equally simple; besides two beds on either side, there was nothing else noteworthy. "Please rest well," Theresa said, turning to the two of them. "I won't bother you anymore." She then turned and left, closing the door behind her. "Now that I'm alone again, there are things I couldn't say before, but I can say them now." "Teacher Momo," Seele said, "Is something going to happen at this orphanage?" "It's probably pretty much true." Momo nodded. Just like last time when they participated in the mission as members of St. Freya Academy and naturally entered the "main storyline," since they had arrived here in this world bubble under the guidance of the Netherworld, it proved that this was where the next part of the "main storyline" would take place. A priest, exhausted and nearing death, a group of orphans relying on each other, and Joachim, whom they hadn't yet met but who already showed some differences.

"This reminds me of my time in the orphanage." A hint of nostalgia appeared in Seele's eyes as she recalled the past. "My mother cared for us like a priest. Although we were all orphans, we still spent a very happy time together. That's how I spent my childhood... Ah, sorry, Teacher Momo was probably asking about my thoughts on what's to come, but I'm starting to miss the past." "Why are you being so reserved, just like Theresa?" Momo sighed. "But Theresa said Joachim is already packing his bags. For the orphanage, it means someone is willing to adopt him." Seele said after a moment's thought, "I guess there's some hidden story." "Then let's keep a close eye on it." Momo nodded, adding another entry to his mental notebook. After all, he hadn't lived in an orphanage, and he wasn't as perceptive as Seele. "But we shouldn't rush things; some people haven't arrived yet." "Mo Mo looked at Seele, who was deep in thought with her brows furrowed, and asked, "Teacher Mo Mo, are you talking about Bronya?" Seele's question was finally answered. "Maybe these trials are all for Bronya, and we're just passing by." Mo Mo yawned. "Seele, you must be tired too. Don't think too much, go to sleep early. Maybe your Bronya will come to find you tomorrow morning. Okay." The anticipation in her heart made Seele's reply lighter. "Goodnight, Teacher Mo Mo." "Goodnight~"

Lying on the hard wooden bed, Mo Mo covered herself with a thin blanket to block out the sound of the wind and the faint creaking of the window, in complete darkness.

"Hoo." Gently blowing out the dim lamplight, the girl tiptoed to the bed. The deep darkness became a blurry curtain before her eyes, and images from 2Z flashed by one by one. "Mom, Rosalia, Lilia, Sister Amy Bronya."

Sleepiness and fatigue washed over her like a tide, carrying Seele's hazy thoughts into a dream.

Mo Mo woke up early the next day, sitting up in bed, the wooden planks beneath him creaking. The sound, breaking the silence, also woke the girl on the other side, who was dreaming of returning to the orphanage. "Teacher Mo Mo?"

"Sorry, Xi'er, I woke you up." Mo Mo said apologetically. "It's alright." Xi'er shook her head and got up. "But the weather outside is much better now." Mo Mo looked out the window and said. The wind and snow had stopped sometime ago, and the morning light had dispelled the darkness.

"Knock, knock, knock." There was a knock on the door.

Mo Mo quickly got out of bed, opened the door, and looked down to see Theresa. "Is there anything I can help you with?" Theresa apologized and continued, "I'm sorry to have disturbed your rest. But someone has come outside, and it seems they're looking for you."

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24. Bronya's male protagonist template

"Someone's here?" "Yes, it's a little girl." Theresa nodded in response. "I think she might be looking for you two." "It must be Bronya!" Seele, who had tiptoed behind Momo, heard Theresa's words and her eyes lit up. Momo didn't even have time to stop her before she darted past Theresa and disappeared around the corner of the corridor. "Ah, haha." Under Theresa's surprised gaze, Momo chuckled twice. "After all, you're about to see your family, it's normal to be a little excited, right?"

“That’s true.” Although she felt that Seele’s reaction was indeed a bit excessive, Theresa believed Momo’s explanation and didn’t think too much about it. “Being able to reunite with a long-lost relative is indeed a very lucky thing. For most people, it really is. However, after experiencing that major incident before, Momo inevitably developed a slight shadow over such situations. After all, almost everyone would give a big hug instead of slapping you across the face like that guy did.” “Then Mr. Momo should hurry over. She’s waiting at the door. I have some things to do, so I can’t accompany you.” Theresa said and then turned and walked in another direction, probably intending to go to the priest’s room to check on the situation. Momo followed Theresa’s advice, closed the door of the room, and went to the orphanage. Although it was still early, a few children had already gotten up and were running around in the small space, injecting a bit of freshness into the chilly air.

After turning a corner, Mo Mo saw two girls standing at the door, embracing tightly. Seele rested her head on Bronya's shoulder, seemingly whispering something. "It's so good to see you're alright, Bronya," Mo Mo said, taking a few steps closer. "You...you don't mind me calling you that, do you?" Bronya stopped gently patting Seele's back to comfort her, and looked up at Mo Mo. Her gentle gaze instantly turned cold. Despite their shared experiences in the previous world, her wariness seemed to have barely faded. [Isn't that obvious? These sisters are reunited, and you insist on being a third wheel. It's no wonder they're giving you a hard time.] System points added at the right time. [I think you should keep your distance for now and intervene after they've finished their sweet talk.] Hearing Mo Mo's voice behind her, Seele loosened her grip on Bronya, her eyes still glistening with tears. "Sister Bronya, I thought I'd never see you again." "How could that be? Bronya promised Seele she would definitely take Seele away from the Quanta Sea." Bronya's gaze towards Seele could shift in an instant. "By the way, Seele, Bronya has something she wants to talk to Momo about alone." "I understand." Although she didn't understand Bronya's deeper meaning, Seele obediently stepped aside. "Come with me." Without further ado, Bronya grabbed Momo's hand, the girl, much shorter than him, forcefully pulling him outside, trudging through the snow to a corner where no one would pass. Then, Bronya decisively shook off Momo's hand, pinning him against the wall, patting him down beside her, and looking up at him as the snow piled on the roof fluttered down.

[Wow, what a perfect wall-slamming pose! I didn't expect this girl to be so forceful.] The system hissed incessantly. [How about it, Mo Mo? Feeling a flutter in your heart?] [Fluttering? I'm more like having a heart attack.] Beneath that consistently expressionless face, Mo Mo couldn't detect even a trace of warmth. "Who exactly are you? How did you get to the Sea of ​​Quanta? What's your purpose? What about that power you displayed earlier?" Bronya stared intently into Mo Mo's eyes, bombarding him with questions like a machine gun. "Although I've kept emphasizing that I have no ill intentions, it seems to be of little use." Mo Mo shook his head. "But Bronya, don't you think this behavior is a bit too impulsive?"

The situation in Abyss City beyond the Quantum Sea is currently unclear, and the whereabouts of the Gem of Desire are also unknown. The growing anxiety stemming from this predicament is gradually affecting Bronya's usual demeanor. She must find the Gem of Desire and take Seele away from the Quantum Sea; to fulfill these promises, she cannot afford any delays. Especially with someone whose identity and motives are completely unknown, it's difficult for her to alleviate her suspicions. "I was too hasty," Bronya withdrew her hand, her aggressive demeanor also subsiding. "But I hope you can answer the questions raised."

"But those questions are mostly personal matters, so I can only... say no." Mo Mo shrugged. "I'm only here because of an accident, so I just want to leave as soon as possible because I've gotten separated from my companions and need to reunite with them quickly."

"Separated from your companions again?" The similar excuse reminded Bronya of the two people who appeared in Abyss City before she entered the Sea of ​​Quanta. One was an ancient being who should have died five hundred years ago, and the other was a Judgment-class horned monster in human form. So, they're in cahoots?" "I completely understand your wariness, Bronya. In this situation, remaining vigilant is the best way to protect yourself and those you want to protect," Momo continued. "But please believe me, my help is purely out of goodwill; I want to leave the Sea of ​​Quanta with you. Otherwise, why would I need to expose my secret just to fight alongside you?"

Although reluctant, she had to admit that sometimes being a good person meant being suspected. "You protected Seele, so Bronya has decided to trust you for now." Bronya's tone softened slightly. Although she wasn't very old, her unique life experiences had made her mature enough to see into other people's hearts.

From Mo Mo's answer, Bronya could only glean two possibilities: either he was a kind-hearted good-natured person, or he was a cunning schemer. However, Bronya leaned more towards the former. "But," Bronya's tone shifted sharply, "if you hurt Seele, Bronya will absolutely not let you get away with it!"

"Such a standard domineering male protagonist's speech, so cool, right?" The system suddenly popped up again, clicking its tongue in amazement, "[I think you can learn more from her.] [Isn't it just that dragons have scales, and touching them means certain death? I know that too, okay?]" "I'm a partner of justice, I would never do such a thing." Mo Mo naturally gave Bronya a thumbs up, "So let's work together to leave the Quantum Sea."

Bronya glanced at him, turned away, and didn't respond to Momo's enthusiasm. "Let's leave it at that for now. If we don't go back soon, Seele will worry."

"What a caring older sister she is," Mo Mo simply remarked.

[Do you know what she'd say if that guy heard this here?] the system suddenly spoke up. [What would she say?] ['If Mozai were also a sister, I would care for you the way Bronya cares for Seele.'] The same voice pack made the system's imitation incredibly lifelike. [I bet she'd say that.]

The price to receive this care was unexpectedly high. They walked one after the other back to the orphanage, each lost in their own thoughts. Bronya still remembered what "Joachim" had told her in that space before she arrived in this world bubble.

"Be careful of that man." Although he looks like a little boy, his still-childish face exudes a mature aura. He is the guide, the tester, and the key to whether Bronya can achieve her goal. He, like you and that girl named Seele, does not belong to any world bubble, nor does he belong to the Quantum Sea.

"You...him?" Bronya immediately realized who Joachim was referring to. "Is he...a very dangerous person?"

Although Bronya didn't have a deep level of trust in Momo, whom she had only met once, he had indeed provided crucial assistance in a previous crisis. While his ability to suddenly transform into other people was truly baffling, Bronya still implicitly regarded him as a friendly figure.

“The danger doesn’t refer to his subjective intentions,” Joachim’s answer was quite ambiguous, “but to his very existence.” Bronya didn’t quite understand what he meant.

Could it mean that even without intending to harm others, the very existence of this being will bring disaster? A shortened term... "jinx"? "You will definitely have further contact with him on your journey ahead, so never let your guard down." Joachim didn't elaborate further. Perhaps he too came for the gem, or for other reasons... In this "ocean" beyond the measure of common sense, besides the incomparable gem floating there, there are even more dangerous beings lurking alongside...

"Will he hurt anyone else?" Bronya asked again. More precisely, she wanted to know if he would pose a threat to Seele.

If Bronya received a positive answer from Joachim, she felt she would strike first. "Perhaps not." Before Bronya could even feel reassured by the answer, Joachim's next words drifted in: "But he will destroy this world."

Destroy this world?

Destroying the world, annihilating humanity, conquering the Earth—these are the goals or methods of countless villains. Bronya subtly glanced at Mo Mo, who was walking behind her, lost in thought as he gazed at the snowy landscape. His entire body was riddled with weaknesses; Bronya even felt that she could kill him on the spot and dispose of his body using dozens of different methods with her bare hands.

It's hard to imagine that such a seemingly harmless guy could be the being Joachim so confidently claimed could destroy the world. That is, assuming he doesn't suddenly transform into something else entirely like he did in the last world, with his combat power skyrocketing—like he'd been given a cheat code. The image of several mechs collapsing instantly was still vivid in Bronya's mind, yet she dared not underestimate Momo in the slightest. The most reasonable explanation is that this guy is an undiscovered Herrscher; only this can explain his special abilities, and Joachim's final words...

An enemy of humanity intent on destroying the world, or, as he claims, a righteous ally driven by mere interest? Which is his true identity?

Bronya couldn't make a final judgment yet, but before he bared his fangs, they could still make peace for the time being. "By the way, Bronya," Momo suddenly remembered something and said, "I told the people here that Seele and I are going to the city to visit relatives, so don't let us get caught."

“Bronya understands.” Bronya nodded calmly, temporarily burying her assessment of the threat level to Mo Mo in her heart. “Then let’s go see the priest at the orphanage first; he’s the guardian of the children here.” Mo Mo’s smile suddenly became meaningful. “Just a heads-up, don’t be surprised when you see him.”

Even so, Mo Mo was still curious to see how Bronya would react to Otto, the man from this world. Giving Mo Mo a wary look, Bronya, knowing full well that something was amiss, calmly walked to the closed door of the orphanage. Suddenly, the tightly shut wooden door was violently pushed open with a "bang," and Bronya was thrown back by the force of the blow.

"Don't misunderstand, that's not what I meant by 'surprised'." Momo, standing behind, caught Bronya and quickly explained under her unfriendly gaze. They ran off into the snow. Bronya watched in astonishment as their figures receded into the distance, and in that instant, she recognized the little boy's face. "Joachim!" Another blond figure rushed forward, but before he even reached the threshold, he clutched the door and coughed violently, unable to catch his breath, and collapsed.

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25. The Honkai Dragon Unsealed

Karen, immersed in a sweet dream, was violently jolted awake. As her vision gradually cleared, the first thing she saw was Benares's anxious expression. "What's wrong, Bella? What happened?" Karen pressed Benares's hand, stopping the trembling in her head, and asked, "Have we reached Kaisaka?"

"Is it time?...Of course not!" Benares's unwavering denial left Karen slightly disappointed. "There's a big commotion outside..."

Something terrible has happened? Her chaotic emotions vanished, and Kallen's expression turned serious. "Anyway, Lady Kallen, please come with me!" Benares grabbed Kallen's hand and, without further ado, dragged the still clueless Kallen out to arrange things for them.

"Bella, what happened that made you so flustered?" Karen caught up with Bella after running a few steps and asked as she did so.

Could it be that all the seawater above has collapsed? That kind of scene is indeed chilling.

"I sense a strong aura of monsters approaching, probably from the sea." Benares, also a monster, was particularly sensitive to this familiar aura, especially given the sheer number and intensity of the reaction—it was impossible to estimate their exact numbers. Benares hurriedly pulled Karen along, and when they reached an open area, Karen looked up and saw the spectacular scene.

Countless monsters had coalesced into hordes of beasts, like streaks of purple and white ribbons swirling above the underwater city, nearly obscuring all vision. And this was just the tip of the iceberg; even more purple and white figures surged forth from the depths of the distant ocean, rushing towards the underwater city. "This...is too much," Karen murmured, momentarily stunned by the unprecedented scene. Even someone as battle-hardened as her, who hadn't seen her share of grand spectacle, found this scene truly terrifying. No wonder even Benares seemed so anxious. Well, this kid always seemed to be in a rush for all sorts of reasons; it wasn't surprising at all.

A formidable opponent; perhaps a mere horde of beasts could engulf this underwater city. "Lady Theresa, I've summoned Lady Karen as well!" Benares's call brought Karen back to her senses, and Theresa and Bronya ran over from the other side.

Theresa carried a cross on her petite back that Kallen found incredibly familiar.

“Miss Karen, what were you doing before this?” Theresa stopped and looked at Karen, asking, “Please answer me.” “Me? I was sleeping the whole time, and then Bella woke me up.” Removing a string from the cross behind Theresa, Karen quickly put on an innocent expression and said, “I don’t know what’s going on. It’s like this.” Benares chimed in, “I can help Lady Karen!” Theresa glanced at Karen but didn’t say much. “Dr. Einstein is missing, and the horned beasts from the surrounding seas are all gathering here. Soon, some will break through the defenses and flood in. The situation is very bad. Although it’s sudden, I hope you can offer some assistance. Please.” “Dr. Einstein is missing?” Karen was slightly surprised, but quickly calmed down. “I understand. Although I’m not very good at thinking about these complicated situations, I’m quite good at fighting. Leave it to Bella and me!”

"We need to hurry and check on the situation in Abyss City. Dr. Einstein might be there. Please, both of you, come with us." In this critical moment, Theresa couldn't worry about any classified information, even though the two people before her might be the culprits behind this crisis. "Follow me!"

After saying that, Theresa led the way towards the heart of this underwater city.

Guan? The sound of Kallen's voice failed to halt Theresa's departing steps even slightly. She could only helplessly glance at the equally bewildered Benalle beside her.

"Well, let's go after them and see what happens. We just need to beat those intruders to a pulp. Simplifying the problem makes it much easier to solve." After touching her ever-present dual pistols at her waist, Karen's growing unease subsided. With Theresa's figure still in sight, Karen quickly followed. "Hopefully, Lord Momo and Her Majesty the Queen won't encounter this situation." Benares's keen "sense" had already detected danger.

It reminded her of the terrifying army summoned by the Queen of the Horned on the snowy plains of Siberia. "If only Lord Momo and Her Majesty the Queen were here, but the situation is urgent."

Although Theresa's legs weren't long, she moved with surprising speed, and Karen barely managed to catch up with her before they reached their destination.

But a figure blocked their way at the gate.

"Stop right there!" Theresa slammed on the brakes, looked up at the figure blocking her way, and asked in an unfriendly tone, "What have you done! Where is Einstein Society?" "What have you done? That's a question for the two people behind you, Theresa. Who did you bring into Abyss City!" Theresa's momentum faltered slightly, but she turned her attention to the late-arriving Karen and Benares. "The Eye of the Abyss has been activated, and almost all the monsters in the entire sea area have been attracted by it!" "What do you mean?" Theresa slammed on the brakes. "You should know exactly what I mean," Theresa said, without any hesitation.

"You're slandering me!" Karen stepped forward, shoving Theresa aside, and glared at Coria with raised eyebrows, saying, "This matter concerns me and Bella..."

"E-gate! I swore on the honor of my family that I would never do such a despicable thing! Besides, I don't even know what the Eye of the Abyss is!"

"Will I ever trust you again?" Cocolia sneered twice. "Family reputation? What use is that? A lackey of destiny, what credibility do they have?"

“Say that again if you dare!” Cocolia’s disdainful tone had ignited Kallen’s anger; clearly, she had crossed Kallen’s line. “So what if I say it again!” “Enough, you two! Is this the time to argue?” Theresa squeezed between the two, separating the tense situation. “Cocolia, she has no idea what happened. I believe this incident has nothing to do with them, but we have to go in and check the situation. So please step aside, Theresa. You’re too naive.” Cocolia took a step back. “Then go in and die. But Bronya, you’re not allowed in. You have to come with me!” Bronya, who was following Theresa and intending to charge into the Abyss City, paused, turning to look at Cocolia.

"The rampage of the Eye of the Abyss has caused tens of thousands of horned beasts to flood into Abyss City. The forces of Destiny will not stand idly by. This is their best chance. Staying here is a dead end. So we must abandon this place and leave with us!"

“What are you still hesitating for!” I refused. Bronya resolutely turned her head. “Bronya is not leaving here. Bronya has things she must do. Headmistress Theresa, let’s go inside quickly!”

"Stop right there!" The two petite figures ignored them, their movements unwavering. "Tactical mechs, stop Bronya!" Tall mechs surged from both sides, instantly blocking Bronya and Theresa's path. "Don't block our way!" A figure leaped high, delivering a precise flying kick to the mech, knocking it to the ground. The other mech was easily brought under control by Benares. "You!"

"Your name is Cocolia, right?" Standing atop the mech's head, Kallen turned to Cocolia. "Your insult to the name Kaslana, and other such matters, are over..."

Kallen fastened the mask clipped to her head and looked into the interior of Abyss City. "Bella, let's go in too!" "Yes, Lady Kallen." - Slapping the mecha to the ground, Benares followed closely behind Kallen and disappeared from Cocolia's sight. Damn it! The completely out-of-control situation made Cocolia grit her teeth and swing her fist at the solid wall beside her.