"Cocolia, I heard that you've fought for your country and Anti-Entropy. Coincidentally, I've also fought my way to today. We're all tough cookies, so you might as well explain everything!"
At the forefront of the bridge, Himeko stepped to the edge, looking down at Cocolia. Her fiery red armor clung to her charming figure, not inferior to Cocolia's, and she carried a flame sword on her shoulder with a strong and arrogant smile.
In this operation, Himeko was the most experienced in directing, so she served as the global commander and naturally took on the role of spokesperson. Durandal was the deputy commander, and as for Theresa, smashing people with a cross was her specialty.
"Listen, if you can solve the problem of Chiyou, we don't mind staying on the ship. Once the crisis is averted, we can discuss the issue of the Divine Key. But if you're not absolutely confident, then step aside. At the very least, our goal of protecting the world is the same."
"Such arrogance! Do you think this is your Schicksal's backyard?"
"I didn't say that. However, there are four S-Class fighters standing behind me. How much firepower have you prepared?"
"Oh! I don't believe even S-Classes can withstand a silver bullet!"
Cocolia and Himeko stared each other down, sneering.
Himeko then stepped back, addressing her comrades on the deck with a serious expression.
"As expected, this unlucky one has brought out a strategic weapon. It's not easy to break, and she could do anything."
"Silver bullet? I'm not sure if it can be withstood – by the way, Wendy, you're staying too far away from me."
Delta was sitting in a wheelchair, initially a bit lazy, but suddenly sat upright with a serious face.
Wendy was moved. She couldn't help but knock on Delta's head:
"Be serious! This isn't the time for jokes. If Chiyou jumps up, it'll be up to you to calm the sea and protect the coastal residents!"
"Ah? Just do that kind of thing casually. What's more important than protecting you?"
"Don't worry about me! I'm not a fragile vase! I'm powerful!"
"Wendy, you're powerful, so stay closer to me, alright?"
Delta lightly grabbed Wendy's fingers, looking lazy and weak.
Wendy helplessly rubbed Delta's head and smiled at the rest:
"Don't worry, she just loves to joke, but she's reliable when it counts!"
Wendy tried to improve Delta's impression on everyone.
Considering Delta's "experience," Wendy doubted whether this slacker would only care about her and Wendy.
The others just smiled politely.
Saint Freya wasn't familiar with Delta, so they just listened.
As for Durandal, she had gotten along with Delta and never felt any malice from her, so she believed Wendy's words.
In short, the topic moved on. Himeko, surrounded by these pleasing Valkyries, showed a peaceful and confident smile:
"According to the plan, we don't move. The most important thing is to solve Chiyou, so let's wait here."
After speaking, Himeko returned to the front with her great sword and exchanged more harsh words with Cocolia.
...
"Master, Lady Rita, we should be here soon. What should we do next?"
"It's so crowded! My chest is flattened!"
In the crowded underwater submarine, Angel reported to Fu Hua and Rita, while Kiana wailed uncomfortably.
Seeing her smile while enduring the discomfort, it was clear that the situation was equivalent to claustrophobic suffocation.
Angel understood this too.
On the surface, she drove the submarine expressionlessly, but inside, her heart was soaring with happiness.
Rita, holding the petite Angel and Bronya with both hands, glanced at Fu Hua.
They understood each other.
Rita knew a bit about Fu Hua's true identity and was respectful to this predecessor, but Fu Hua was still undercover, making Rita the highest authority on the surface.
Rita spoke with a charming and helpless voice:
"Miss Angel's thinking is correct. Cocolia's focus is on Lady Durandal and Lady Delta. It's not a big success to separate a team. But is there no larger submarine in Saint Freya?"
"Yes, but it's not as concealed as this one."
"Alright. Then please prepare, and hope everything goes well."
Rita smiled, positioning herself next to Angel and Bronya – covering up that she was also enjoying this.
"Also, stay alert. With such a simple troop strategy, the other side is likely prepared. We may not go smoothly..."
"Guru!"
Huge air bubbles soaked in the light area in front of the submarine.
In the next moment, a white body rose slowly, opposing the submarine like a giant against a toy model.
"Everyone from Schicksal, the road is not available, please surface."
Cocolia's cold voice echoed, and the white mech raised a huge sword far greater than the submarine.
"Fight!" × N
All eyes turned to Angel.
Angel's face was calm: "I told you, this simple strategy is easily anticipated. Don't panic, even if blocked, as long as we're not surrounded by a large-scale mech..."
"Guru!"
Dozens of huge mechs appeared around, illuminating the submarine brightly.
Everyone's gaze intensified on Angel.
Angel had a moment of panic, but then she looked determined: "Don't panic, this is an anticipated scenario. Even with the mech group, our submarine has a temporary acceleration device. We may still break through."
"Activation: Restriction Mode!"
A light blue energy shield unfolded from each mech, forming a spherical space wrapping the submarine.
Stare! × N
"Don't panic, at least we're still safe. As long as Chiyou doesn't wake up now..."
"Enough, stop jinxing us!" ×n
In the scolding of her companions, Angel lowered her head in grievance.
Even if people sell you out, do you have to yell so loudly?
She didn't want to jinx things again!
Angel pouted, remaining silent.
In the crowded submarine, Fu Hua and Rita anxiously analyzed the situation. On land, this lineup wouldn't be a problem for them, but in the deep sea, a broken submarine meant fatal loss of oxygen and hydraulic pressure.
It seemed their strategy of sneaking in quietly was flawed, and they had to seek help from the Hyperion.
"Well..."
Rita glanced at the most important protection object, Kiana, and sighed.
'We have to protect her and let her perform tasks freely. The Overseer really gave us a challenge.'
Just as Rita was about to concede, the submarine and surrounding mechs suddenly vibrated violently.
"Boom!"
"What's happening?"
"Lady Rita, an ultra-high energy collapse response detected. The surrounding seawater is flowing crazily – it's Chiyou, it's moving!"
Angel, raising her head, reminded them in a hurry while secretly enjoying her unspeakable benefits.
"What!?"
Everyone was horrified as a huge darkness approached from below – it was the abyssal mouth of Chiyou, opening from the bottom, impossible to avoid.
Soon, a large amount of seawater, along with the mechs and submarine, was swallowed by the giant beast.
"Boom!!!"
The chaotic sea currents swept around, crushing countless underwater mountains. The entire East Shenzou Sea seemed to fly, with countless sea serpents stirring the blue sea into a hellish scene.
Giant beast Chiyou had awakened.
At sea, the entire East Shenzou Sea base shook, and the steel structure of the base wailed.
"Damn! Is it too late?"
Cocolia's face was extremely gloomy, shaking, barely standing with the help of her guards.
The Hyperion was chaotic too.
"Quickly, we've lost signals from Angel and Fu Hua!"
"Chiyou is really awake! Look, the waves are lifting, soon a tsunami will form!"
"The Honkai energy value exceeds Nagazora, what kind of monster is this!?"
Durandal and Himeko stood at the deck's edge, looking at the turbulent yellow seawater, thinking about countermeasures.
They were too late to stop Chiyou from waking up, this was the worst situation.
The submarine team was missing, and it was difficult to ignore.
"Let me through! Let me through!"
In the chaos, Wendy screamed to Himeko and Durandal, pushing Delta's wheelchair forward.
Himeko and Durandal stepped aside instinctively.
Wendy then kicked the wheelchair off the ship.
Delta, holding her thermos cup, with a frozen expression, was launched into the sea by Wendy.
"Huh!"
Wendy wiped the sweat from her forehead, relieved, shouting to the falling wheelchair and Delta:
"Please handle the tsunami, Delta!"
"Wendy! I will hang you up at the highest place! Don't let me catch you!"
Delta, the falling salted fish, raised a fierce international friendly gesture towards the Hyperion.
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