Honkai Impact: Grandma Pine Sparrow is still chasing me!

Chapter 421 The Far East Demon Cave

The following day, Himeko and Theresa, their brows furrowed, read the report from the Moon Throne.

"No, this isn't right!"

Theresa screamed softly, her fingertips tracing a line of recurring, chilling data.

Total power of the Honkai Reactor in Moonlight Throne: HW.

Does physics no longer exist?

What does that mean? Exceeding 1000HW is the standard for the birth of a Herrscher, while the Hyperion, which is in the first tier of Schicksal's warships, has a maximum power of 1380HW... Currently, the data for Schicksal's latest and most stable Honkai energy reactor is only 1500HW, and anything above that would be uncontrollable!

Any Honkai energy restraint device based on Schicksal's existing technology will self-destruct and trigger a massive explosion due to its inherent instability once it exceeds 2000 HW. Therefore, the only Honkai energy fission bomb that humanity can control beyond 2000 HW is the Honkai energy fission bomb...

"Twelve thousand? How is that possible? How could this be? Is the warship that Anti-Entropy sent out just a firecracker?!"

"Or perhaps, anti-entropy has already mastered technologies that we cannot even imagine?"

Himeko picked up where Theresa left off, a hint of frustration in her voice—she thought she'd caught a big fish but ended up with a shark, only to find it was a whale…

It turns out that Anti-Entropy didn't intentionally allow Honkai energy to leak and create an Emperor-class Honkai Beast. Instead, "after suppressing most of the reactor's power, the leaked Honkai energy created an Emperor-class Honkai Beast"... If this thing and all the equipment on it had exploded, wouldn't it have turned half of North America into scorched earth?

"If you ask me, this ship isn't even meant for humans to pilot! What exactly is Anti-Entropy trying to do with this? Are they using Herrschers as crew members?"

When Himeko finished speaking, she noticed Theresa flinch.

Unaware of Himeko's strange expression, Theresa took a deep breath, forcing herself to look away from that absurd number and focus on the rest of the report.

Armor thickness, energy transmission efficiency, weapon array power supply mode... every aspect exudes a certain "excessive" design, as if the builders didn't care about conventional engineering limitations at all, only to support that incredible HW heart.

"The structural strength redundancy design is 4.7 times that of the Hyperion? The main gun's rated power is as high as 3000HW? Are they crazy? What kind of artillery fire requires this level of energy? To evaporate a city with one shot? Where does such high-intensity Honkai energy come from?"

“Herrscher, Theresa. The only one I can think of is the Herrscher.”

Himeko suddenly remembered the time when Mei transformed into the Herrscher of Thunder and almost pierced through Hyperion's plane crash... and the data limit for that time was 3200HW.

A flicker of fear crossed Theresa's azure eyes. Himeko's words were like a key, unlocking a possibility she had been desperately trying to avoid.

Coupled with that email written by Anti-Entropy, Welt and the others wanted Kiana and the other kids to pilot the ship and provide Honkai energy!

No, we absolutely cannot let Welt drag Kiana and the others into his dangerous plans!

Theresa stood up immediately, her eyes blazing with anger. She was about to act—immediately, forcefully!

Theresa, are you hiding something from me?

Himeko's voice wasn't loud, but she crossed her arms and scrutinized Theresa's suddenly pale face.

As she expected, Theresa's newly ignited anger was doused with cold water, and in an instant, only guilt remained. She turned around, her gaze wandering before finally settling on the chair reserved for the headmistress.

"Himeko, I..."

She opened her mouth, her voice a little hoarse.

Himeko Murata can be said to be one of her most trusted friends, yet to this day, she remains completely unaware of her private actions.

"I'm sorry, I just... didn't want you to get rolled up too."

"Get involved?"

Himeko took a few steps closer, staring intently into Theresa's eyes—she could have dismissed Bronya's words as childish confusion, but looking at the parameters of the Moon Throne, Bronya's accusations, and this warship clearly intended for Herrschers, she began to have doubts.

"Headmaster, I don't want to be kept in the dark like a fool."

Himeko's voice was calm, yet carried an undeniable force. She knew Theresa all too well—this usually childish, stingy, corrupt, comic-loving, short, small-chested, and somewhat dim-witted school principal, who transformed into a completely different person when it came to certain people and certain matters: stubborn, vigilant, authoritarian, and…

He bore everything alone.

Theresa's fingers unconsciously dug at Judas; the office was so quiet that you could hear her breathing.

"Himeko..."

After a long silence, Theresa finally spoke, her voice as soft as a sigh.

Do you know Kiana's identity?

"Hmm? Your little niece, what's wrong?"

"But what you don't know is..."

Theresa raised her head, a deep sadness welling up in her azure eyes.

"Kiana... or rather, the original Kiana, we can now confirm that she is Durandal."

"what?!"

"And the Kiana we see now is actually a clone created by my grandfather using the genes of the young Kiana and the Second Herrscher..."

Himeko's calm expression shattered instantly, replaced by disbelief and shock.

Theresa paused for a moment, then decided to go all the way and confess everything.

"Actually, Kiana has the core of the Second Herrscher implanted in her chest... I got this information from Siegfried and Welt—I'm sorry for keeping it from you for so long, Siegfried isn't a Schicksal agent at all, he's still a wanted fugitive, and Welt is actually the leader of Anti-Entropy... Don't misunderstand! I had no intention of betraying my grandfather, it's just..."

Himeko: ...

She had assumed that at most, Welt was the true First Herrscher, and that he was only after Sora and Mei. He had only written about Kiana in the email because of his good relationship with Siegfried, who had defected years ago, and considering Kiana and Kaslana's unique Honkai energy adaptability, he was planning to poach Kiana as well, and get these kids onto some anti-entropy anti-Honkai pirate ship—so as the children's teacher, she had to do something about it.

So you're telling me that Kiana is actually the Second Herrscher? All three Herrschers are actually in our Far East Branch, St. Freya?

Why don't we just rename the Far East Branch the Far East Demon Cave...?

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The training ground should be a deserted place during the holiday, but the group came here to help a duck that was suspected of being affected by the Moon Throne's super-high-power engine and had to do rehabilitation exercises.

For safety, Bronya turned off the chip-assisted calculation, which slowed down her movements and reactions considerably. Although her accurate tactical predictions and battlefield control were still effective, they were no match for Qiong.

"Bronya, is that all? You're so lame~"

Kiana, standing below the stage, stretched her shoulders and watched as Qiong dodged Bronya's blank rounds like she was playing with a child, then punched her in the face, startling her so much that she raised her hand and closed her eyes, a happy smile on her face.

Even though Bronya didn't win the match herself, Bronya's defeat still gave Kiana a taste of victory.

"You idiot Kiana, what are you laughing at?"

After finishing her rehabilitation, Bronya floated back into her wheelchair. With Mei and Seele's help, she expressionlessly adjusted the tablet in her hand, which displayed data analysis of the battle they had just fought—tasks that were usually done autonomously by the chip.

"According to calculations, Bronya has a 99% chance of defeating you at her peak, and even now it's as high as 50%!"

"Yes, yes, but you just can't beat that gray-haired guy!"

Kiana walked over with a smile and pushed her wheelchair—which surprised Bronya. Usually at this time, shouldn't the stupid Kiana be stubborn until a peacemaker comes out to stop her?

Could it be that her injury hasn't healed yet, and even the idiot has become human?

What Bronya didn't know was that Kiana thought that since Sora was theoretically her brother, if Sora won, wouldn't that mean she could win too?

"Bronya, how are you feeling? Does your head still hurt?"

"Seele, don't worry, the pain level has dropped to an acceptable level."

Bronya glanced at Seele, a hint of a smile flashing in her gray eyes.

"Seele, there's no need to ask anymore. This is the fifth time you've asked Bronya today."

"Sigh, does Bronya remember that so clearly?"

"Brother Qiong, Bronya's brain is like the most sophisticated hard drive!"

As the group was talking, the training ground door slid open, and Himeko and Fu Hua walked in.

"Himeko-sensei, and the class representative?"

Mei was a little confused. Why was Himeko here at this time, and with Fu Hua, the class president, by her side?

Does the class monitor, like Qiong, not return to Shenzhou during the holidays?

Could it be that they're trying to capture the Hyperion on the dome?

The atmosphere in the training ground instantly became tense when the two figures appeared at the entrance. Himeko's steps were still brisk, but her face lacked its usual casualness. She and Fu Hua's gazes swept over everyone in the arena.

"They're all here."

Himeko spoke, her voice devoid of much emotion. Her gaze swept over Mei, Kiana, Sora, and Seele, finally settling on Bronya.

"Bronya, come with me for a moment. The rest of you, you can continue training, or... go back and rest first."

"Aunt Himeko, why do you want to see Bronya? Is there something you need her to do? But she's injured!"

Righteous as ever, she immediately stood in front of Bronya, looking like she was protecting her own.

"Don't worry, it's not about Bronya moving supplies or fixing computers. It's about a medical check-up. Bronya, come with me. It won't take long."

Himeko crouched down, her gaze level with Bronya's in the wheelchair.

"Regarding the chip in your body, the headmaster and I would like to hear your own thoughts."

Bronya nodded silently.

Bronya understands.

She handed the tablet to Mei beside her, nodded slightly to everyone, and then quietly followed Himeko out of the training ground in her wheelchair.

Kiana scratched her head, looking at Fu Hua who was staring motionless at the sky.

"Class monitor, Aunt Himeko's expression just now... was so serious. Do you have any news?"

"I'm sorry, Kiana, I don't know either. I was just called back by the headmaster from outside. I heard she wanted to talk to me about something important..."

Qiong leaned against the equipment, lost in thought—Uncle Yang had gone to North America, Xiaoxing must be lonely living alone, right? Maybe she should talk to the headmaster later and move into Uncle Yang's dorm to take care of her little sister…

“Qiong-kun”.

He was worried about Xiaoxing living alone.

Fu Hua's gaze lingered on Qiong for a moment, her eyes calm and expressionless, yet carrying a scrutinizing quality. Qiong noticed her gaze, raised her eyes to meet hers, and gave her a lazy smile.

"Squad leader, is there something on my face?"

No.

Fu Hua shifted her gaze and turned to Kiana.

"Since Teacher Himeko has already taken Bronya away, I shouldn't stay any longer. You all continue your training, and be careful."

After saying that, she nodded slightly, turned around and left the training ground.

"The class monitor is acting strange today..."

Kiana muttered.

"She usually asks us, 'Have you eaten yet?' Why didn't she ask today?"