Thousands of fireworks, enjoy the joy from Honkai Impact 3

Seeing that Wendy didn't react to their words, the researcher pushing the wheelchair tightened his grip on the wheelchair's armrest and spoke in a deliberately nonchalant tone.

The so-called successful implantation of the Herrscher of the Void core was nothing more than a rumor.

Because ever since Bishop Otto sealed the laboratory containing the core of the Herrscher of the Void a few years ago, no one has ever seen the core stored in the headquarters of Destiny.

So some people speculated that the Herrscher core might have been successfully implanted.

After being passed on several times, this speculation became a rumor that almost everyone believed.

"Wow, isn't that amazing? I heard that during the second Honkai Impact, even the S-rank Valkyrie couldn't match the Herrscher of the Sky."

After hearing what the researcher said, the short-haired Valkyrie actually felt a little envious.

In her opinion, compared to the Valkyries who need to complete various trainings and studies to become stronger, wouldn't it be great to just implant a Herrscher core and become invincible?

"As expected of the Destiny Headquarters. In comparison, ours...tsk."

No further words were said, but there was no warmth in the eyes of the people behind her when they looked at Wendy.

It was as if after the experiment began, Wendy's identity was no longer the Valkyrie of Destiny, but just a guinea pig in a laboratory.

My former companion, the originally kind scientist, has become completely different from the past after repeated experimental failures.

They tore off their disguise masks time and time again, becoming more and more ugly.

(Wendy, what is there in a world like this that is worth protecting? Come, embrace the collapse and let these self-righteous fools see the true power.)

Amidst the annoying voices behind her, the low moan from her heart echoed in Wendy's ears like the temptation of a devil.

"I am the Valkyrie of destiny, and protecting everyone is my mission."

Wendy clasped her hands tightly together in front of her chest and bit her lower lip to strengthen her heart.

Wendy still remembered the excitement she felt when she first met the Valkyrie of Destiny and was invited to become one for the first time.

Wendy still remembered the lovely Principal Theresa and her belief in fighting for all that is good at St. Freya Academy.

Wendy still remembered that her purpose in joining this experiment of implanting the Gem of Desire was to enable other Valkyries to gain more and stronger power and to be able to fight against the Honkai more safely.

So, you must never give up.

Even though the experiments failed time and time again, even though the implanted Gem of Desire eroded his body and tortured him, even after paying the price of paralyzing his legs, he still could not master the power of the Gem of Desire.

But, she will succeed, she will definitely succeed. Even if she is disappointed again and again, even if everyone is disappointed in her, Wendy still believes that she can succeed.

Otherwise, otherwise, Wendy would be swallowed up, swallowed up by the abyss of despair.

If Wendy couldn't hold on to that last bit of faith, how would she continue to exist?

(Mission, huh, ridiculous. Who cares about your so-called mission? These selfish scientists, those hypocritical Valkyries, or the others you wanted to protect but who watched you fall into the abyss of despair.)

(Think about it, Wendy. You have nothing, you have been abandoned, you are a pathetic creature who can do nothing.)

(Why you? Why do you have to bear this pain? You are the strongest Valkyrie in the branch. You had a bright future. Why did it become like this?)

(Think of Yulan Dell, the S-rank Valkyrie of destiny, who enjoys privileges wherever she goes. That originally belonged to you. You could have become an S-rank Valkyrie like her.)

The voice in her heart was like a devil's voice filling her head, overlapping with the discussions behind her, making Wendy's brain swell and ache.

That voice was like a devil from hell, and every word pierced into Wendy's deepest weakness.

"If I can successfully master the power of the Desire Gem, I will become an S-rank Valkyrie, and everyone will return to their original form."

Biting her lips tightly, the excessive force even seeping out a hint of bright red, Wendy's heart still maintained the final firmness, maintaining the persistence that belongs to human beings.

Just as Wendy was getting annoyed by the inner voice and the noisy discussions behind her, suddenly, a rapid alarm sounded throughout the base.

"There are intruders. Experiment 3 is temporarily suspended. All Valkyrie units are dispatched to Area C to resist the intrusion. Quickly transport the gem-hungry test subjects to a safe location."

Not long after the shrill alarm sounded, new orders came from the communication devices of the people pushing Wendy forward.

Two guard Valkyries were sent to resist the invasion, while the researcher needed to send Wendy back.

I don’t know if it was because the situation was urgent and he forgot to pay attention to his tone, or if he didn’t care about Wendy at all, but the person who delivered the order didn’t even bother to pay attention and directly and coldly called Wendy an experimental subject.

The moment Wendy heard the three words "experimental subject", a faint green light appeared in her eyes, but this light did not last long before it was suppressed by Wendy herself.

"The experiment is temporarily cancelled. I'll take you back."

The two Valkyries left in a hurry, leaving only the researcher pushing the wheelchair behind.

Just as the order in the communicator said, the researcher decided to send Wendy back.

So, he raised his hands as if he was pushing a wheelchair, turned around and took a step, ran past Wendy, and hurriedly ran in the direction he came from.

"Eh?!"

Blinking in astonishment, Wendy watched the researcher run away, unable to comprehend the current situation.

Didn't he say he'd take me back? Why did he just run away? Was that action serious? Was he pushing a wheelchair in the void?

Although the wheelchair under him has the function of automatic operation and he can go back by himself, the man's behavior is too strange.

Wind of Freedom: Chapter 57: Treasures and Freedom

"Found you, Wendy."

Just as Wendy was watching the researcher running away in confusion, light footsteps came from behind her, followed by a faint fragrance, and a figure approached behind Wendy.

An unfamiliar scent enveloped Wendy's senses, and two slender, soft hands embraced Wendy's upper body from behind.

A faint breath came close to Wendy's ear, making her ear slightly red. The unfamiliar voice was filled with tenderness and sweetness, gently calling her name in Wendy's ear.

This feeling……

It has been a long time since anyone has been so close to me. Ever since I started the experiment of longing for the gem, my former companions and friends have never come close to me again.

Even in the initial stages of the experiment, those original friends did not dare to get close because they were worried that they would go berserk at any time due to the power of the gem.

Later on, as the experiments failed again and again, the fear turned into disgust and rejection, isolating Wendy from others, and no one approached her anymore.

Although the breath behind her was so strange, and the breath close to her ear made Wendy feel itchy and a little strange, Wendy did not reject this closeness that she had not experienced for a long time. Instead, she was reluctant to leave and just wanted time to stay at this moment.

Unfortunately, time will not last forever at this moment. Time is the most unpredictable spirit and will only rush towards the endless future.

The addictive smell soon left Wendy's back. When Wendy felt a little depressed, a girl in a red and white dress, with twin ponytails, a red and white mask on her head, and a girl who seemed to always have a smile on her face came into her sight.

"Hi, nice to meet you, Hanabi is here to see you, Wendy."

Smiling, Hanabi stood in front of Wendy, crouched slightly, and waved to her.

"You, are the intruder?"

Wendy was very sure that she had never seen her in this base, not only because the girl was a stranger, but also because no one in this base would dare to get close to her like she did just now.

So, the answer is obvious. The girl in front of him might be the intruder who had triggered the base alarm before.

"Hanabi doesn't like the term 'invader'; it's not cute at all. Let Delta take that title; she's the one who attracted those Valkyries. As for Hanabi, well, if I had to say, Hanabi is a Phantom Thief, the one who came to take the treasure."

Lightly tapping her lips with her index finger, Hanabi thought for a moment, then smiled and gave Wendy a different answer.

"Phantom Thief? This base doesn't have any treasures worth stealing, and it's very dangerous. You'd better leave quickly. It would be bad if those Valkyries found you."

Wendy tilted her head in confusion. The term "Phantom Thief" probably only existed in picture books. Where would Phantom Thieves come from in reality? Moreover, this was the branch of Satori Oceania, where a large number of powerful Valkyries were stationed.

Stealing things in a place where there are so many Valkyries is simply seeking death.

"Who said there's no treasure here? Hanabi has already found it, the treasure."

Squatting down in front of Wendy, Hanabi's fingers lightly touched Wendy's legs, slowly moving from the ankles, little by little reaching the position where Wendy could feel it.

A slight itchy feeling came over her when Hanabi's fingers touched her thigh. Wendy pursed her lips slightly, reached out and grabbed Hanabi's fingers, stopping her from going any deeper.

"Are you also longing for gems?"

Looking at Hanabi's smiling face with slightly dim eyes, Wendy felt as if her heart was torn apart and was in great pain.

Originally, she thought she could get new warmth, and she originally thought that someone would be willing to get close to her again.

But that is ultimately just wishful thinking.

Wendy's existence is not important at all. What is important is the desire for the gems. Everyone approaches Wendy and uses her because of their desire for the gems...

Faintly, emerald light gathered in Wendy's eyes, and the surrounding wind began to swirl around her as if sensing some unusual atmosphere.

"Yes, I want the Desire Gem."

As if completely unaware of the changes around her, Hanabi smiled and confirmed Wendy's words.

As these words came out of her mouth, the emerald color in Wendy's eyes seemed to be injected with fuel, and began to spread rapidly and boil.

"But, I want you too, Wendy."

Just as things were about to get turbulent around Wendy and the emerald color in her eyes was about to completely drown out her human rationality, Hanabi's voice reached Wendy's ears again.

These words were like a stream of cool spring water that penetrated Wendy's heart, instantly extinguishing the fire of karma burning in her heart.

Want...me?

She said, she wants me!

The dim eyes were illuminated again at this moment, and the surging wind turned into a gentle breeze surrounding him, as if celebrating something for his owner.

"You are a free bird and should not be trapped in this cold cage. Wendy, you belong to the sky. You are the invisible wind in the sky. You should not be bound by responsibilities, missions, or tasks. You can go wherever you want."

"Come on, follow me. I'll take you...out of the cage."

Hanabi looked at Wendy with her eyes reflected in the petals. She stood up, placed her left hand on her chest, and extended her right hand forward, inviting Wendy.

"Can I really leave here? Will you really not abandon me again?"

At this moment, the moonlight coming in from the window of the base corridor enveloped Hanabi. In Wendy's eyes, Hanabi seemed like a goddess walking out of the moon, willing to give her a place to stay.

Wendy stared blankly at Hua Huo who was inviting her, her lips trembling, a little bit unbelievable, and a little bit unable to hide her excitement.

Finally, she firmly stretched out her right hand and placed it on the hand that Hua Bi invited.

"You are free, Wendy. No one can restrain you. Whenever and wherever you want to see me, you can come to me. I will never hate you."

Holding Wendy's hand firmly with her right hand, Hanabi pulled Wendy up from the wheelchair.

At the same time, the power of the Ruler of Reason was activated, and the Honkai energy gathered at Wendy's feet, constructing a pair of exoskeleton armor for movement.

Although this exoskeleton armor cannot restore Wendy's original mobility, if she just walks like a normal person, there will be absolutely no problem after she adapts.

What's more, this exoskeleton armor is only for temporary use. When Wendy can control the airflow freely, she no longer needs such a cumbersome thing.

"Ah."

With red eyes, she nodded, and Hanabi's response warmed Wendy's heart.

Her firm answer made Wendy not even care about the fact that she could stand up normally now.

Compared to being able to walk normally, having someone by your side is obviously more important.

"Well, we're going to start our escape. Are you ready, Wendy?"

The sound of dense footsteps could be heard at the other end of the corridor. Hanabi asked with a smile, holding Wendy's hand.

Although Hanabi used illusion to deceive the researcher, there are surveillance cameras everywhere in the base, and Hanabi's contact with Wendy had already been noticed by others, or in other words, this was intentional by Hanabi.

"Ah."

The smile on her face was so bright and beautiful. Although she hadn't left yet, Wendy was already looking forward to the 'freedom' after leaving here.

Wind of Freedom: Chapter 58: Continuous Extraction

Inside the research base of the Schicksal Oceania branch, the battle between the Valkyries and the invaders continues.

As more and more Valkyries came forward after receiving the order, the invader's rapid advance was finally stopped.

The red and blue girl didn't look very old, but the strength and skill with which she wielded two greatswords left the Valkyries far behind.

Although she looks only fourteen or fifteen years old, she is a powerful monster comparable to a S-class Valkyrie of Destiny.

Some of these Valkyries from the Oceania branch have also been to the Destiny headquarters and even received instruction from Destiny's S-class Valkyrie, Yulandel.

If the feeling that Yulandel gave them was that of crushing oppression that left them with no power to fight back.

Then, the girl in front of him was an unstoppable chariot of destruction, charging forward without being able to be stopped.

It was not until a certain number of Valkyries came to support that they temporarily stopped the rampaging chariot by relying on human wave tactics.