202 If there is a rebellion, Theresa cheers up.

 Luo Mo was stunned by Fu Hua's arrival. He didn't expect that Fu Hua would just appear here.

But when he learned the whole story, he was a little excited. Of course Luo Mo knew of Cheng Lixue.

To him, Cecilia's survival was already an unexpected twist of fate. The possibility of another person enduring the ravages of time seemed impossible.

Since arriving in this world, Luo Mo had moved relentlessly towards his goals, determined to alter the established course of events. The ARC City incident proved his actions had indeed shifted the tides of destiny.

Things were moving in a positive direction. Thanks to his guidance, Schicksal, the Flame-Chasers, and even Anti-Entropy were almost united.

But some regrets cannot be undone, such as established facts that have already happened.

He hopes to change all the bad things so that these Valkyries can have someone to rely on when fighting on the front lines and can chat with the people they want to see in life.

From his point of view, the person he feels most sorry for is Fu Hua.

She has experienced it already, and all I can do is hope that she can overcome it.

Even though he wasn't directly involved in what happened, he still felt a pang of guilt. After all, he respected and admired Fu Hua deeply. Perhaps it was his Chinese heritage, but he felt a strong connection to her. The bottom line was, he wanted to help her in any way he could.

Compared with the original future, he might have helped her avoid one or two tragedies, but judging from her long lifeline, it was still difficult to alleviate.

This new opportunity, though – rescuing Cheng Lixue – this felt different. Could this provide Fu Hua with the companionship she craved for so long? Could this be the beginning of healing her deep, isolating loneliness?

"Rescue Cheng Lixue?" Elysia repeated, her gaze shifting to Fu Hua's quiet yet determined expression. "Of course we can! We're a team, Hua, remember? You can always count on us."

"Ah, sorry, I always forget there are two of you named Hua!" Elysia giggled. "Let's stick with Fu Hua for you."

"But of course!" Vill-V [Evil] interjected, pushing down the brim of her hat with a flourish. Arrogance dripped from her every word – a trait she never bothered to hide.

Especially after her recent transformation, Vill-V's confidence soared. If she believed she could do something, then dammit, she'd do it!

"Just because Schicksal isn't certain they can do something doesn't mean we can't either," Vill-V declared.

Despite the nagging worry about Luo Mo's claim that only Elysia was capable of handling their last mission, she'd given up after intense research.

She couldn't help but sigh inwardly – her companions were often more difficult to deal with than any enemy!

Take Luo Mo – a smooth operator who always seemed to know precisely what they were capable of.

Mobius stayed silent, a flicker of annoyance crossing her face. She'd been working long hours...didn't he know that?

The snake will not succumb to death, but the snake also needs to hibernate. She is very, very sleepy.

But thinking about Fu Hua's friendship with her (the one on the experimental table), she sighed and agreed to go together.

Even though she knew that going there was more of a safeguard, making the mice feel at ease was also an essential task for an experimenter.

As for why she didn't prepare earlier, she hadn't read any messages on her phone in the past two days. Klein seemed to have mentioned it, but she was so focused on the experiment that she forgot about it.

"Hold on, I'm coming too," Luo Mo interjected. After a moment's thought, he added, "Bring Sirin and Seele. Their abilities might prove incredibly useful in this situation."

"The Herrscher of the Void and the Herrscher of Death?" Fu Hua blinked in surprise. She hadn't even considered relying on the Herrschers' power. But then again...it wasn't a bad idea.

Unexpectedly, the Herrschers had become humanity's allies! If they helped, the odds of success definitely improved.

"That's a good thought, but are you underestimating my inventions?" Vill-V playfully chided Luo Mo, her hands forming a cradle with two white hemispheres.

Unlike the other heroes, Vill-V still retained her magician-like outfit. According to her, a touch of mystery enhanced the effect of her magic.

In addition to being able to change clothes appropriately, this may also be one of the most intuitive ways to distinguish another person's personality.

"With this team, we could take over Schicksal headquarters without breaking a sweat," Mobius muttered. To think there wasn't a single Herrscher currently lie down on her experimental table! What an abject failure! Suddenly, her desire to study them was stronger than ever.

Stigmata? Bah! What good are those cards anyway? Each has its own bizarre quirks, and after endless research, she wasn't any closer to understanding them. It was enough to drive Mobius mad!

The best she can manage right now is to weaken the effects of the cards. Yes, weaken – along with their overly specific activation requirements.

Mobius scoffed at the notion of weakness, but she'd tuck the information away for later – embarrassing as it was to admit.

Her real goal was knowledge, to understand things she'd never encountered before, like the Herrscher of Humanity.

So, if she had to pick someone to experiment on...Fu Hua would work just fine. Mobius resolved to get on Fu Hua's good side, hoping it would pave the way for easy access when the time came.

"Hey now, don't twist my words," Luo Mo interjected, shooting a helpless glare at Mobius. "You're talking about attacking Schicksal – not something I want any part of! Let's drop the subject."

Mobius looked exhausted. Those dark circles were alarming – was there a chance she'd just suddenly drop dead?

"Hey, Luo Mo, if Theresa throws up her arms and rallies the troops with banner of rebellion's, do you think a bunch of forty-something princes will magically appear?" Elysia poked Luo Mo's back, a mischievous glint in her eyes. Clearly, she was still holding a grudge about his dislike of pink hair. "So, what'll it be? Kallen or Theresa?"

Luo Mo gave Elysia a strange look. What would he do? Did she even need to ask?

"Naturally, I'll report directly to our beloved Bishop Kallen," Luo Mo declared with a sly grin. "And then... Luna will be her successor! With Theresa's talent, she'd fail spectacularly as Oversser. The only thing left for her is to wait until the Honkai crisis is resolved and Kallen steps down."

"Picture this: Luna and I, ruling side-by-side, while Theresa performs for our entertainment. Wouldn't that be delightful?"

Elysia stared, taken aback. That was a twist she hadn't considered! But then again... wasn't Luo Mo being a bit too ruthless?

"As expected, your nickname fits you perfectly," Elysia sighed. "You truly are inhuman. An innocent, beautiful girl like myself can't possibly compete with such deviousness."

My own thoughts are too conservative, while the other person's thoughts are too open.

She thought that at most Theresa would be stabbed for justice, but she didn't expect that the other party was even more perverted than she thought.

"Hey, it was just a joke! No need to look at me like I've sprouted horns," Luo Mo protested under Elysia's disgusted look, Why couldn't he tell a joke?

He still respects Theresa's principal very much! He always calls himself Theresa's number one fan!

While Elysia and Luo Mo chatted, Vill-V skillfully guided Rin and Griseo through the process of binding their Stigmata. Thanks to her careful preparation, everything went smoothly.

However, the complex task of separating Rin's consciousness from Higokumaru would have to wait until their return.

Quite a large group planned to make the journey, though there were some who chose to stay behind. This would also provide the perfect opportunity to test the energy-stabilizing effects of the Feiyu Pill.

Vill-V confidently promised there would be no repeat of the previous flashing incident – she guaranteed it!

As for if something unexpected happens, she could always split herself into eight additional Vill-V personalities to ease the strain on everyone.

Luckily, both Sirin and Seele were available to join the mission. With Bronya away at the Anti-Entropy base learning all she could, Seele had been feeling lonely – and constantly harassed by the other personality within her, Veliona, who clearly had designs on Bronya.

Life in the Quantum Sea was both dangerous and dull. Suddenly thrust back into "normal" life and faced with endless lessons, Seele felt overwhelmed, but she could only bite the pen and listen to the constant chatter in her mind.

Therefore, she naturally agreed happily, and Seele has always wanted to help everyone!

What about Sirin?

Luo Mo promised to bring her some snacks from the Honkai Impact collaboration, and naturally, she agreed. Of course, communicating with Sirin meant tuning out her insufferable arrogance and over-the-top pronouncements.

"So, human? Don't forget my things then!"

The space trembled for a while, a dark blue dot of collapsed in front of the eyes. Siren's figure stretched out in front of her eyes. First she lay half in the air with her golden eyes half closed, then she stood up and half stepped on the air.

He is quite majestic, but the clothes with Teriri font size written on them and the hand holding snacks lower his level immediately.

he also brought Seele with her at this time, perhaps because she was also a Herrscher, so it was very convenient to locate and bring her.

"The ability to use space is really convenient!" Elysia expressed a little envy.

"Too bad our beloved Herrscher of void lacks experience," Luo Mo mused, slightly perplexed. "With better control, she could teleport us directly back to Schicksal headquarters."

"If you don't mind being teleported to the sea or some remote area,"

Sirin's golden eyes rolled, she threw her little hand, and she put the last piece of potato chips into her mouth. She was so indignant that he asked her to help, even though he said bad things about herself!

She can't do it!

Of course, she has no problem with the long distance, but it's hard to say where it will be transmitted. Moreover, the impact on the public is also an issue.

Furthermore, flying is quite comfortable, so why do we need to travel through imaginary space?

In this way, several people went to Schicksal Headquarters with Fu Hua.

With that settled, the group joined Fu Hua on the flight to Schicksal Headquarters. Seele clutched the hem of her clothes nervously on the plane. It was hard to tell if she was anxious because this was her first time Go out, or because Bronya wasn't with her. Either way, her nerves were clearly on edge.

"[Ugh, stupid Seele. At least there's one good thing about this – no more of those horrible math problems!] Veliona's voice echoed in Seele's mind, a hint of triumph in her tone. She loved it when Bronya wasn't around. It felt like Seele needed her more than ever.

Just don't ask her for help with math... that's a disaster waiting to happen. No matter how hard she tries, those problems are impossible!

Besides, why would anyone force someone who grew up in an orphanage to learn complicated stuff like advanced math? It doesn't make any sense!

Luo Mo would not tell her that this was something unique to Himeko's class. He had all the Herrschers learning from different books, tailored just for them.

Don't the Herrscher need to study?

What a joke! Wendy is still studying fluid mechanics as a graduating senior!

You have to work harder to become a qualify Herrscher!

Luo Mo smirked, secretly believing that if he stuffed them full of enough knowledge, they'd forget all about this Herrscher versus human nonsense. What a brilliant teacher he was!

Elysia, sitting by the window, fell into an unusual silence.

She watched the sun burst through the clouds, painting the sky with streaks of gold. The vast ocean beneath them mirrored that brilliant blue expanse above.

The water droplets stirred up by seabirds skimming the sea surface are full of color, and the shadows in the sea are giant whales rushing into the sea. The waves hit the rocks in waves, and the ripples on the sea surface spread to the distance in circles.

"Schicksal Headquarters...I wonder how it'll compare to what I know from the game?" Elysia mused. There's a touch of anticipation in her voice. Like she said back when this all started, she's a girl who craves connection and finds wonder in everything.

Even a familiar sight like this feels different with new people to share it with. Seele, Sirin, Eden, Mobius, Vill-V, Luo Mo... they each make the experience unique.

Elysia glanced around at her companions and brushed back her messy hair. Even the familiar scenery around them felt fresh and exciting!

This was the kind of life she loved. Teasing the other Flame-Chasers, bonding with them...all of it brought a warmth to her heart that felt just right.

"This is so good," Elysia sighed contentedly.

...

Of course, when Elysia arrived at Schicksal, she didn't find the floating island she'd imagined. Instead, she saw a massive city teeming with life – busy streets filled with cars, towering skyscrapers...so much different from the sci-fi ARC City in the game.

This place felt less futuristic, but also less isolated from the people it protected. It seemed more connected to humanity compared to the game version.

Sadly, Elysia didn't have time to explore further. There was a crisis at hand, and saving lives took priority.

A special car from Schicksal was already waiting at the airport. As soon as they got off the plane, the group was whisked away towards the city's heart.

When they arrived at Schicksal Headquarters, Kallen and two S-class Valkyries greeted them.

Luo Mo and Kallen were old acquaintances, even if most of their communication happened online. Still, he noticed Kallen looked a bit more tired than usual. It seemed Schicksal's troubles were taking their toll; even an S-class Valkyrie was feeling the strain.

Kallen gave a brief nod and her eyes swept over Seele and Sirin, assessing their condition. It was important to ensure the Herrschers within them were stable.

Meanwhile, Durandal and Rita stood by quietly, waiting for further instructions.

After the initial greetings, they followed Kallen down into the depths of the headquarters. Kallen's bishop-level access card led them through multiple secure checkpoints until a sudden chill filled the air.

There, encased in a thick barrier of ice, lay a sleeping girl. Her features were sharp, her expression determined. Even beneath layers of frost, her unique spirit shone through. One could almost picture her as a fierce warrior on the battlefield.

Her body was covered in dried blood, and there were terrible wounds across her abdomen. If not for the faint flicker on the nearby monitors, she would seem utterly lifeless.

"Let's start – the sooner we do this, the better." Kallen said, her voice tight with barely concealed emotion. "We have to save her. She was Schicksal's greatest A-level commander."

Fu Hua remained silent. She looked at Kallen and felt a crushing wave of guilt. Memories of happier times with this woman flooded her mind, making the pain even sharper.

I used to love sitting at the table, waiting for Master's wonton noodles. She was my teacher, my only family.

But even now, I don't understand, Master. Why wouldn't you accept me as your true disciple?

It felt like distant memories, yet after seeing them in the game, they played out vividly in her mind. And that final scene...

"Li Xue, this is as far as I can go with you."

Fu Hua closed her eyes for a moment, then reopened them. She glanced at Luo Mo, a sudden wave of understanding washing over her. Now she saw why people found him so difficult. His way of expressing things could be...harsh, to say the least.