Chapter 146: "Whatever the problem, blame Otto!"

"Then where should we start?"

"Bronya suggested going North. After hacking into the security system and getting a map of the patrol paths, Bronya found that the number of mecha patrols there was very few."

"Okay, Seele will just follow what big sister Bronya and big sister Kiana say. If an enemy comes, Seele will immediately hide."

Bronya : "Don't worry Seele, Bronya will protect you."

Kiana: "That's right, don't worry. I'll protect you too!"

Seele: "...Thank you, both of you..."

....

Move towards the North, and avoid the Mecha patrols they encounter along the way. They slowly arrived at their destination, and they saw that there was a small warehouse there.

There were several reasons why Bronya wanted to investigate this place first.

First, even though this place was in a remote location, the patrolling Mechas here watched over the small warehouse 24/7 without any blind spots, and this made Bronya very suspicious.

Dangerous places are usually the safest places to hide.

The possibility that Schicksal's valuable assets were stored here, was extremely high.

Besides that...

"...Looks like Kiana still doesn't realize it."

Has a sly smile on her face. Bronya checked Genius one more time, and she confirmed that the location genius pointed out was the small warehouse in front of them right now.

Yes...

What a coincidence.

It looks like the search location for Schicksal's assets, and the signals Genius is giving are overlapping.

This is really very coincidental.

Bronya could have sworn that she wasn't manipulating anything this time.

Kiana: "So how do we get in? Take down that patrol Mecha directly?"

Bronya: "No, just leave all of this to Bronya. With Project Bunny's computing power, it will take Bronya very little time to hack into the control system."

"Also, destroying the patrolling Mecha will alert the enemy. Don't be careless."

Kiana pouted: "Muu... Didn't I ask beforehand? Stop looking at me like an idiot! Your eyes irritate me!"

Seele: "Sssstt~!!! big sister Kiana, please lower your voice~!"

....

Managed to hack the control system of the nearest patrol Mecha, and make it slightly off track from the predetermined patrol route. Seeing that the area was safe, they immediately rushed to the warehouse quickly.

The warehouse door turns out to have an electronic locking system which takes Bronya a few moments to hack.

Successfully infiltrated the warehouse's internal security system network, and obtained login access permission. Bronya gave the thumbs up, and they all rushed inside.

"W-Who!?"

"Ah? There are still people here?

Turning on the room light, and could see the figure of a boy staring at them with a wary gaze, and at the same time frightened. Bronya and Kiana reacted simultaneously.

"Joachim?"

"Ah, that kid again!"

Bronya and Kiana spoke in unison, and they looked into each other's eyes with a questioning look.

"You know him?"

"Wait, you know him too?"

Bronya nodded her head: "Yes, Bronya met him in the quantum pocket, and he made Bronya enter this place. How about you?"

Kiana crossed her arms: "Me? My condition is almost the same as yours. I once asked him where you were, and he suddenly kicked me into the hole! Thinking about it now, it makes me angry!"

"...."

Looked at Kiana with a strange look, because she felt that Joachim would never do such a rude act unless he was very annoyed. Bronya rolled her eyes, and decided to taunt her.

"Maybe because you look stupid."

Kiana was angry: "Stop calling me stupid! Or I'll be angry at you!"

....

Talking to each other, and ignoring Joachim who was currently looking at them in panic. Seele who saw his anxiety, slowly walked closer with quiet footsteps.

"Are you okay little brother? Why are you here?"

"P-Please don't come any closer..."

"Ah, don't be afraid, we're not bad people..." Seele had a gentle smile on her face.

"D-DON'T CLOSE TO ME!!!"

....

Joachim screamed frantically, and he tightly closed his eyes.

Without him noticing, the honkai energy inside his body flowed very hard, and an old generation version of Mecha Titan, suddenly appeared in front of him.

"T-This...?"

Looking at the Mecha Titan that suddenly appeared in front her. Seele was immediately stunned.

"Seele, take cover behind Bronya. According to Bronya's analysis, he seems to have the Herrscher of Reason ability. The stolen item that headquarters is referring to is probably him."

Kiana was surprised: "Ah? You mean the stolen asset is this little boy? Since when did Schicksal buy and sell children?!"

Bronya sighed: "Every light has a shadow, Kiana. Schicksal isn't as beautiful as you think."

"Mu, you must be lying again! Schicksal how could be--- Wait..."

Stopped talking, and suddenly remembered her second big sister's past. Kiana immediately coughed awkwardly.

"Oh, looks like big sister Sirin is the victim. Ehem! Sorry... I was wrong."

Kiana looked to the side with embarrassment.

"However, I'll clarify here that Schicksal led by Otto, and Schicksal led by sister Thea are two different things!"

"My sister is not a bad person!"

Can feel Kiana who is very persistent in maintaining her sister's good reputation. Bronya didn't really care, and she immediately summoned Project Bunny.

Seeing the Mecha Titan that was automatically activated, and rushed to attack them with an extremely fierce momentum. Bronya immediately became very alert.

Project Bunny, ready to fire.

Kiana rolled her eyes "Only this? One shot is enough!"

"Bang!"

Takes out her weapon, and shoots at the Mecha Titan very casually. The flame bullet shot out, and it went straight through the Mecha Titan's steel plate without any resistance at all.

Waiting for a while, the Mecha Titan fell to the ground with its circuits burned, and the Mecha Titan immediately disappeared as if everything just before was an illusion.

Bronya: "...."

Kiana: "... What?"

Seele: "Big sister Kiana so strong..."

....

Finished clearing the Mecha Titan made by Joachim very easily. Bronya disabled project bunny, and she walked towards Joachim slowly.

Because before Joachim was very panicked, and immediately made a Mecha Titan with his strength that was still unstable. He was now passed out on the floor, and Bronya immediately checked his current body condition.

For Bronya, Joachim in front of her wasn't just a asset that Schicksal wanted. But, it is also a key point which can give her clues on how to get out of this bubble universe.

The Genius Device, which always gave her a notice, had already proven that Joachim was the person she was looking for.

Kiana looked at Joachim with a frown: "His face is so pale, it seems that summoning the Mecha Titan with his current strength is still very hard for him."

Bronya shook her head.

"Bronya doesn't think like that. Look at this."

"... What do you mean?"

Told them both to come closer. Bronya pulled Joachim's shirt up, and she could hear Kiana and Seele immediately taking deep cold breaths.

There were many bruises on Joachim's body at this time. In addition, there are also small black dots, which are all over his body.

For people who are familiar with medicine. Bronya knew immediately that all these little freckles were injection marks.

In addition, there are still some other scars such as electric shocks, burns, surgical scars...

Bronya could not imagine what kind of experience Joachim had in this world.

What exactly does all this mean?

Kiana was angry: "What is this? Who would do such a cruel thing to a child like this?!"

Bronya answered her: "Of course Schicksal. According to Bronya's analysis, it seems he is a clone in this world."

Recalling all the information she had read about this bubble universe. Bronya had indeed confirmed that the Herrscher of Reason in this world had already been killed by Schicksal dozens of years ago.

Judging from the various degrees of medical injuries suffered by Joachim. Looks like he's had quite a many surgeries.

No wonder Schicksal labeled it a prized possession. As a person who has Herrscher's powers, this boy does have his own value in the eyes of the scientists.

"H-How could that be... Right, it must be all Otto's fault!" Kiana was immediately enlightened.

"Big Sister Sirin said that he is a bad person. Sister Thea also said that he is a dangerous person. It seems that in any world, he is still a very evil!"

"I changed my mind. Before I get out of this bubble universe, I have to go to Schicksal to make some holes in his body!"

"That Otto bastard made pisses me off!!!"