"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!!!"
Could feel Kiana who became very angry. Bronya just glanced at her calmly, and she ordered the project bunny to lift Joachim's body from the cold floor.
"Now what should we do, sister Bronya?" Seele asked worriedly.
"Follow the plan that has been set first. Bronya has already contacted Cocolia and Himeko for our findings, and we will go to the evacuation point as soon as possible."
"Then Joachim..."
"What's wrong Seele?"
"No... Nothing..."
Felt that Seele had something to say to her. Bronya tilted her head to wait for Seele to speak, and she suddenly received a warning alert from Project Bunny.
Glancing at the alert she received, Bronya's face immediately turned serious.
"Kiana, looks like our actions here have been discovered. A group of patrolling Mechas are now rushing towards our position. Can you hold them off?"
Kiana snorted: "Hum! You underestimated me. Even their Mecha Titan couldn't scratch the defense of my valkyrie suit. What's more, just a patrolling Mecha?"
"Leave it to me. You just need to make sure to protect Joachim and Seele only. When it comes to combat, this A-rank valkyrie will show her power!"
Walked out the warehouse door, and indeed noticed that they were currently being surrounded by patrolling Mechas. Kiana smiled.
The lights attached to the patrolling Mecha flashed one after another dispelling the surrounding darkness. Kiana who was like a show actor being highlighted by many lights, bowed politely.
"I'm not targeting anyone. But all the Mechas here are trash!"
Directly use the godsbane Moonlight beam, and simultaneously activate Global Time Fracture. Kiana created an afterimage where she stood, and she disappeared!
In the eyes of the Mecha patrol itself. They saw a white-winged valkyrie rushing towards them at a speed that was hard for the cameras to capture, and when they came to their senses, this valkyrie had already appeared in front of them waving her arms triumphantly.
After that...
"The era now has changed!! My friend!!!"
"BANG BANG BANG!!!!"
....
Inside the warehouse...
Bronya and Seele no needed to go look outside to see the outcome of this battle.
The festive explosion continued to be triggered one after another like a firecracker, and the flash of light from the explosion directly pierced the wall of the building making it as if this place was hosting a disco.
Just look at Seele who is currently dumbfounded in front of the window, and her mouth is wide open. She must have suffered considerable psychological damage by now. .
"Can humans be this strong? A-rank Valkyrie... They're too strong..." Seele was horrified.
Bronya shook her head, and she patted Seele's head lightly.
"This isn't too much. According to Bronya's analysis, Kiana's current strength has already reached that of an S-rank valkyrie."
"All her sisters also have the same power. So it's normal."
"In any case, with her current strength we don't need to worry at all. Once we hand over Joachim, then our mission will be completed very easily."
"Oh..."
Seele could only nod her head blankly.
"Another me..."
"(Silence!)"
"B-But don't you want revenge?"
"(Yeah, so what!?)"
"Nothing... Just be careful. If it hurts, then replace it with me. Seele can handle it."
"(Humph! Since when I need your worries? But since you insist then I won't force. After all, this is my body too.)"
"So... you're not going to get revenge?"
"(Tch...)"
"Another me?"
"(Really annoying...)"
"Hello? Another me?"
Veliona disconnects the network.
....
Managed to destroy all the Mecha patrols that wanted to capture them, and silenced the warning noise. Kiana, who had completed her mission, shouted loud.
"All the Mecha patrols have been destroyed by me! Come out, it's safe now!"
"Hm, Bronya got it."
Exit the warehouse, and can see the bodies of the Mecha patrols strewn all over the various buildings. Bronya who saw Kiana who was watching them from the third floor of the building, nodded her head lightly.
"Then let's go to the evacuation point."
Bronya looked at Genius quietly.
____
At the evacuation point...
When they got there, besides there was a transportation car that would take them away from this place. The three of them saw that Himeko and Cocolia were already waiting for them.
"This was unexpected. Without our help you three completed your first mission so easily. Looks like my teachings were not in vain." Himeko smiled in relief as if she was very proud of this student of hers.
Cocolia's eyes immediately went to the boy who was currently being carried by the project bunny behind Bronya.
"I've read the message you gave me Bronya. Good job, now we just need to send this kid to Schicksal, and our mission is done."
Hear what Cocolia said. The three valkyries fell silent.
Kiana looked at Bronya with a threatening look, and Seele also looked at Bronya with a worried look.
Could feel her small back getting irritation from the intense stares. Bronya could only let out a long sigh.
Bronya shook her head: "Sorry teacher Cocolia. Bronya will refuse."
"Have you seen the photo of the scar Bronya gave? Returning it to Schicksal is like sending him back to hell."
Himeko frowned: "But... This kid has Herrscher powers beyond his control. He might very well become the next Herrscher of Reason. That's very dangerous."
Bronya shook her head: "However if we leave him to Schicksal, then he will most likely become a Herrscher. Bronya will not allow such a thing to happen."
Bronya saw Kiana who was clenching her fist tightly, and she waved her hand to calm her down.
"We can take him to St. Freya. Bronya has already spoken to principal Cecilia, and she has agreed to accept him as her student."
"According to Bronya, judging someone's good and bad from other people's opinions is something wrong."
"He might be an evil Herrscher. But he can also be a hero who is admired by many people. At least in St. Freya, he can determine his own destiny."
After all, examples of the hero in question already exist in the real world.
If she were willing to bet, Bronya was ninety percent sure that Joachim could also be the hero she knew.
No need to take risks.
This is an absolute win.
Cocolia raised her eyebrows, and she asked curiously.
"Bronya, why are you defending this kid? This isn't like you usually are."
"That..."
Bowed her head slightly, and after that raised her head boldly. Even though Bronya had various kinds of answers like being urged by Kiana, or not wanting to see Seele's disappointed look. Bronya gave a sincere answer of her own.
"Maybe... Bronya just wanted to give him a chance."
"Chance?"
"Yeah, just like matushka Cocolia who gave Bronya a chance. That chance changed Bronya's destiny completely. So... Bronya just did the same thing."
When Cocolia took her to her own orphanage, Bronya never thought that she would have a new family.
As a mercenary, it was normal to die in the snowfields. After all, they have no ideals and hopes at all.
It was Cocolia who dragged Bronya into her house, and gave her a new color that she had never seen before.
From the bottom of her heart, Bronya was deeply grateful to this woman.
"Bronya sees herself in Joachim's eyes. So that's why, if Bronya can, Bronya wants to help him."
"To be able to choose what kind of fate he wants."
"Bronya, will also give him a future and hope!"
Hearing what Bronya said. Everyone there was shocked.
"Big sister Bronya..."
Seele clenched her fists excitedly, and she smiled gently.
Sister Bronya was still as gentle as ever.
Turns out she was anxious only for nothing.
"Fine, we'll give up on this mission. You've also spoken to principal Cecilia, how can I refuse?" Cocolia coughed awkwardly, and was a bit embarrassed.
"Although mission is important, we are still valkyries. How could we ignore something like this. We are not cold-blooded beings."
"Nice job Bronya. With that kind heart of yours, you will surely become a very powerful valkyrie one day."
Bronya scratched her hair in embarrassment: "... Thank you... Teacher Cocolia."
Nodding her head, and noticing that no one had rejected Bronya's proposal. Cocolia smiled contentedly, and she took Joachim's body gently.
"Mission failed, we found argent Fox, but Anti-Entropy got ahead of us, and transferred the stolen assets before we came."
"Squat V couldn't track it down, and all this failure is on me."
"What do you think, Bronya?"
"Hm... this is enough."
"Okay, then let's go home."
Seeing the transportation vehicles light up, and it was time for them to leave this place. When Bronya stepped forward, her entire vision suddenly turned pure white.
"Let's bring him back."
"From now on, he's free..."
With Cocolia's words ringing in her ears. Bronya closed her eyes briefly, and she suddenly looked around her in confusion.
"We... Back to the labyrinth?"
The first world is over, and the next world the chapter will turn shorter and shorter.
I can say that in the third world there is a surprise. After all, the cover of the book is not nonsense.
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