Bronya's Squad

Bronya glared angrily at Kiana, who was awkwardly trying to smile. She had thought Kiana was genuinely hungry every time!

But... it turned out that the reason for the first few times was because she had gotten a bad hand?

How could that be!

Of course, she was even angrier that she hadn't figured it out, that she had been fooled by Kiana, something she had never expected!

Normal people wouldn't believe such a lie, but Kiana's words... even if she ate nine meals a day, no one would question her. It was a natural advantage.

At most, people would think that Yae was too indulgent with her, or that she had been working too hard lately.

Kiana felt guilty and gave Bronya a flattering smile, trying to persuade her. Then, she glared at the boss.

Why would he mention it? How could she have blurted it out?

Luo Mo lowered his head and pondered. He began to reflect on whether he had really done something wrong.

But everyone heard Luo Mo's words, and they quickly understood what he meant.

"Are you sure about that?"

Mobius questioned with suspicion. What did he mean Honkai wanted to restart the game?

"I don't know, I'm just guessing. But all those Herrschers inside are rebelling against Honkai. I think if it really had emotions, it wouldn't allow something like this to happen."

Luo Mo wasn't entirely sure, his voice laced with doubt and belief.

Gradually, he began to believe his own words.

"But Honkai doesn't have that kind of self-awareness, does it?" Mobius pointed out the biggest problem.

"You have to ask them. How would I know?"

Luo Mo shrugged, indicating that he had no answer. If anyone knew, it would be the people from the previous civilization. He was just copying the script.

"...Actually, there's some logic to it, right?"

Elysia giggled, her fingers twitching, a strand of pink hair she was holding swaying for a moment.

"After all... there are so many Herrschers who've defected in the game. There are only so many of them, and they all don't want to work anymore, so they quit."

"Hehe, that makes sense too."

Elysia nodded in understanding, a smile permanently etched on her face. It was so interesting!

It seems she had a pretty big impact back then!

Everyone present had different expressions. They couldn't imagine Otto using this to negotiate with Honkai, but it was true, Honkai should feel pretty hurt.

"Then it's even worse now... in the game, only half of them defected... now all the Herrschers are running to my school!"

But besides Theresa, she felt like she had been deeply affected.

In the game, since St. Freya was practically nonexistent, it wasn't a big deal. But now, almost all the Herrschers who had appeared were gathered in one class. This forced her to confront the discussion, namely... whether the name "Herrscher Accelerated Academy" was actually true.

"You're still bothered by that? As the Principal, you need to be more magnanimous."

Luo Mo glanced at her, offering some consolation.

It was more like, if it weren't for her constantly reminding him, every time Theresa thought about it, she would explode. This gave Luo Mo a lot of motivation.

The motivation to capture the next Herrscher and stuff them in there.

"Precisely because I'm the Principal, I have to care about this... and besides, doesn't that mean we can also negotiate with the Will of Honkai?"

"Why? Aren't we doing a good job resisting?" Luo Mo was a little confused, holding back a laugh.

"...Ah, yes."

Theresa was speechless, sighing. That was true.

Mobius and Vill-V exchanged glances, quickly communicating some information. Thinking about the Will of Honkai, they still felt something was strange.

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Facing such a dire situation, with a rather bleak future outlook,

Theresa, as the head honcho, followed the advice of the two Anti-Entropy doctors and began to arrange for battle. According to the changing situation, they would do their best to make the battle more favorable to their side.

In the first phase, they first needed to figure out Otto's overall plan. So, they decided to split up and gather more information. A straightforward approach and a flanking maneuver would be most suitable.

The division of troops would also be based on everyone's strengths, ensuring maximum familiarity and combat effectiveness.

One group would be Bronya and her orphanage harem, the other would be Kiana and Fu Hua, considered the Tai Xu faction.

Another group would be the "old folks" group, responsible for logistical support. Theresa and the two Anti-Entropy doctors would be in this group.

Though Theresa might not yet consider herself old...

Soon, the group, consisting of a handful of people, set off. Bronya and her group would be the vanguard, attracting Otto's attention as much as possible to create opportunities for the others.

And clearly, Liliya and Rozaliya, while they were still calm at the start,

Once they were out, they were practically running wild, unable to settle down, fully unleashing their nature.

Bronya tried her best to restrain them,

But her eyes couldn't help but show a hint of nostalgia. Once upon a time, she and Kiana had been like that, only now, times had changed, and her old friend had become different. The three of them were now one less.

"...Huh? Bronya Onee-Chan, let's go quickly... huh, was Onee-chan smiling just now?"

Seele was about to follow the two who were bouncing around, but she turned her head and saw her Bronya-nee staring at their backs, a slight smile on her lips.

"Bronya was just feeling a little sentimental looking at Rozaliya and Liliya."

Bronya glanced at Seele, then at Liliya and Rozaliya, who were vying for first place in the distance. Their bouncing figures reminded her of the past.

They were like that too, back then, giving the seniors Valkyrie a headache...

Thinking about it, time really does fly. They were actually starting to play the role of seniors, teaching the new generation of Valkyries.

She pursed her lips and said to Seele, who looked puzzled,

"Those two... are very much like Kiana and Bronya when they first entered St. Freya."

"Back then, Kiana was just a carefree goofball. She skipped school, slept in class, failed exams, got into trouble everywhere, and always clung to Mei."

Although she was saying bad things about Kiana, it was more like she was reminiscing about the good old days.

The good old days of having Kiana, Theresa, and Himeko-sensei, living carefree lives in that beautiful school.

Even now, whenever she thought about it, it filled her with warmth and the strength to fight.

She looked at the distant sky and said quietly,

"Bronya just found her noisy, couldn't stand her, and always picked on her. She was defiant, so she challenged Bronya. Bronya, of course, wouldn't refuse."

"Just didn't expect that Kiana, that girl, was more serious than she seemed. Although she never beat Bronya once, she never gave up, always coming back to challenge her again and again."

"Because Kiana seemed so energetic, Bronya was worried that she would cause some kind of trouble on her own, so she couldn't help but follow her and correct her behavior."

"Kiana was always too free-spirited, even doing some ridiculous things. Whenever that happened, Bronya would point out her mistakes without mercy."

"As a result, unknowingly, we gradually became familiar with each other..."

Bronya's smile became even more pronounced as she recalled the times they had worked together.

Though they were noisy, she didn't dislike it.

Looking back, it brought a unique warmth.

" ...Thinking about it now, it's an incredible way to make friends. But Bronya doesn't dislike that feeling."

"Huh, maybe that's what they call 'fate'?"

Seele was a little envious of her sister's experience. In her eyes, it was also a testament to growth.

Having companions to work with, no one would dislike that.

At least, that's what she thought.

"If you have to say, it should be called 'karma'."

Bronya's lips curled up, her eyes bright. "Back then, Bronya felt that taking care of Kiana was easier than fighting... now, it's completely reversed."

"That's how the world is. Everyone grows up, constantly updating themselves."

Bronya looked at the two who were running around the town, lively, active, full of energy.

They were like them back then, mischievous and playful, giving Himeko-sensei a headache.

She couldn't help but look at the bright, gentle girl beside her, the one she had always wanted to save, but now she was by her side.

She smiled confidently and said,

"Don't worry, Bronya knows what Seele wants to say. 'Remember the past, to create a better future', right?"

Seele's eyes lit up, filled with admiration.

As expected of her Bronya-nee, she always spoke so wisely!

[Please don't stab, please don't stab. If you stab her again, she'll be dumb]

[Sigh, I miss the old Tuna. Sadly... Tuna is gone, never to return]

[Ah— Tuna is gone, now she's a warrior of the all beauty of the world]

[Mei is currently with World Serpent...]

[Seele: Bronya-nee is talking about other women in front of me... I guess it's time for a separation (sharpens knife)]

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"What! Karma? Bronya, you're saying that our deep friendship is karma?"

Kiana pouted in dissatisfaction.

"...Isn't it?"

Bronya looked over, a hint of disdain in her eyes, but she also found it amusing.

"Of course not! Though you are a bit of a nuisance sometimes, always getting in the way, being suspicious, reporting me, expressionless... but we've been through a lot together."

To this, Bronya simply said,

"Hehe, it would be better if you could remove the first part of that sentence."

"Remove it? You should remove the bad reviews in the game too! Slander, that's slander against me!"

"Not really, now Bronya is considering adding another line, 'dishonest and deceptive, now she's learned to scam'..."

"No, I just do it occasionally, and besides, I was really hungry back then!"

Their voices continued to bicker, clear as day in that small space.

Mei, caught in the middle, could only separate them and then offer comfort.

"Alright, alright, you two. You miss each other when you're apart, but you're still so harsh with your words. Didn't you agree it was a warm memory?"

Mei held them both down with one hand each, offering comfort.

"That's for later." Bronya answered first.

"Hmph— I definitely miss Mei more! A mere Bronya..."

"Hehe, it's only because Seele is face-to-face with Bronya in the game, otherwise who would remember you!"

"You!..."

"Alright, stop it, you two. You're really..."

Mei watched the two bickering, rubbing her forehead in pain, but a smile couldn't help but appear on her lips.

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And soon, Bronya lost that nostalgic feeling, all trace of longing vanished.

She watched the two girls huddled together, muttering to each other.

She couldn't help but rub her forehead, a wry smile appearing on her face.

"I have a sudden urge to apologize to Headmaster Theresa..."

She suddenly understood the hardship of Himeko and the headmaster back then... empathy. This is what it feels like to take over a mess?

The two girls had initially been quite orderly, using their detectors to search back and forth.

Then, they slapped their foreheads, and somehow, they tied the detectors to their great swords and spun them around, saying it was to expand their search range. But as they spun, the detectors flew out, smashing against the wall and breaking.

Now, they were discussing blaming it on a Honkai beast...

how to say? There is a sense of déjà vu between Kiana and myself...

It's not like Kiana has never done anything like knocking over her own fighter plane with one kick.

Bronya gritted her teeth, feeling a headache coming on.

But luckily, suddenly, the detector made a sound, signifying that it was still working valiantly.

The severely damaged detector shell trembled with Doctor Tesla's voice, making one wonder if it would simply collapse and disintegrate the next moment.

And suddenly, a sense of unease washed over them.

Bronya instinctively shielded the others, her eyes alert as she looked at the sudden barrier and the spatial rift at its center.

There was no doubt, they had been ambushed, forcibly invited to another location. And... it was a place they had been to before, a place that left a bad impression on our duck.

—They had arrived at the Theater of Domination.

They could only cautiously explore, step by step, until they reached the deepest point.

"Following the tradition of this theater, should I say... 'Welcome to the Theater of Domination'?"

A cool, elegant voice echoed, laced with a hint of flirtation.

Rita, perched gracefully on a railing, watched the arriving group with amusement. After all, she had just met the Ural Silver Wolf not long ago.

Her eyes held a glint of crimson, her armor had a new design, looking more refreshing, as if it were sparkling with starlight. Her fair legs were crossed on the steps, incredibly alluring.

As if to set the mood, she had several strands of silk wrapped around her lower body.

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After meeting Otto, it was clear that her stance had shifted subtly.

She still insisted that she didn't want to harm those on the Hyperion, maintaining the position of a maid, but that was under the condition that Bronya would stay here safely for 12 hours...

Obviously, no one would agree to that.

Bronya couldn't allow her companions outside to be in danger while she was safe here.

The two quickly transitioned from sparring to a real fight, the battle between the evenly matched and the undefeated legend would eventually come to a conclusion.

At this moment, they would settle it.

[Bringing a child is not easy!!]

[Who the hell tied the detector to the greatsword and spun it around? Who invented that, so reliable?]

[PTSD is kicking in. Why is it the Theater of Domination again? It's like a ghost that won't leave!]

[As expected, we have to fight. Against Schicksal's Valkyries... But Rita is so hot! This outfit is even hotter!]

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"Ahhhhh! How dare they do this to my invention!? They're doing this on purpose!"

Tesla raged in frustration, looking at the shattered pieces. His anger boiled over. The detector wasn't meant to be a weapon accessory!!

He decided, absolutely, absolutely to stay away from those people from Cocolia Orphanage!

Only Bronya seemed reliable!

Seele was also okay, but the other Seele was unreliable! And those two sisters were practically lawless, and Sin Mal was also restless, both of them were troublemakers.

"...Perhaps, they genuinely feel that Doctor Tesla's inventions need to be broken and rebuilt?"

Einstein pondered for a moment, calmly replying.

"Huh? Mop-Head, what do you mean? Are you saying my inventions are just junk?"

Tesla glared at her.

"No, Doctor Tesla, you said it yourself." Einstein said calmly.

"You! You jerk!"

"But... on the bright side, even after being thrown around several times and shattered into pieces, it still works. It undoubtedly shows your capabilities."