Miss Riddler just wants to level up in peace.

"I don't know; my knowledge is limited to what I've read in books."

This is the truth; Ziyao's understanding of the previous civilization was limited to the Eternal Paradise.

Moreover, her prophetic advantage quickly vanished.

Before the Quantum Sea incident, she had no idea what was going to happen next.

From the tragic ending of the elopement, we can subtly infer that a Herrscher appeared afterward who could control minds and distort cognition, throwing the entire Destiny into chaos.

The annoying thousand-person Herrscher is only an early appearance in a small branch, so you shouldn't encounter it now.

Taking the initiative to meet is a different matter altogether.

The car stopped halfway through the journey.

This is in the middle of a desolate highway on the outskirts of the city.

Not far away, there was a strange Honkai Beast gnawing on corpses, which would be a strange thing in modern civilization.

Because Honkai Beasts only destroy and trample on life, they do not eat or sustain their lives like animals.

Following MEI's instructions, the soldiers in the back seat fired and killed the Honkai Beast.

The former immediately stepped forward, squatted down to examine the nameplate on the body, and confirmed that it belonged to the logistics department.

"A scan of the surrounding ten kilometers revealed no signs of life."

Bronya shook her head and took the opportunity to scan the surroundings while the car was parked.

In fact, she also roughly looked ten kilometers away and still didn't see a single living person. Such a large urban area was just a series of empty ghost towns.

"Thank you both for your cooperation. I thought the plan would fail."

MEI thanked them again. The soldier in the back seat glanced at Ziyao and the other person with complicated eyes, and then looked at the corpse not far away.

Setting off again, MEI suggested taking a longer route to see if there were any survivors.

So, after two hours, Bronya had the Heavy Bunny explore an area of ​​nearly 100 kilometers, but still found no humans.

When she used her Herrscher powers, her face turned pale and she clenched her teeth, seemingly aggravating the wounds she had sustained in her previous battle with Kevin.

To avoid causing worry, she deliberately put on a brave face, appearing completely unaffected.

Looking out at the desolate scenery, it's hard to imagine that this was once a bustling city.

After witnessing firsthand the devastation caused by the Herrscher, Bronya became increasingly silent.

The girl sitting next to her noticed her mood and gently took her hand.

The warm and soft palms seem to soothe even the pain, bringing a sense of comfort to the heart.

She is very thoughtful, just like a biological older sister.

Bronya quietly looked up and observed Ziyao's profile out of the corner of her eye.

It no longer matters who the girl is, because... she probably already has the answer.

[Ding! Affection +0, current affection level: 80]

He himself is unaware of just how bad his unconscious actions are.

She had no idea how badly this aloof, petite girl, who considered her a good friend, would torment her in the future.

Volume 1: Chapter 207 What I Want to Express (Part 3)

Following the route, they eventually arrived at their destination.

Here are buildings buried under loess, and not far away is a huge pit.

MEI and the soldiers got off the vehicle and did not move forward another step.

This is the dividing line she was referring to.

An ordinary person would die if they took another half step forward.

Like pouring cold water onto a scorching hot road, life vanishes in an instant.

"Bronya has a question to ask before we begin."

The cities ahead were destroyed even more thoroughly.

If what they had just seen was merely a castle of building blocks destroyed by children playing, then the scene before them was equivalent to a sand dune leveled by the rising tide.

What will happen if you cross this line?

MEI only mentioned that it was very dangerous, but never explained exactly how dangerous it was.

Bronya sensed something was wrong as she listened to her explanation.

The soldier, as if he had known the two would ask questions, quietly lifted the butt of his rifle, making it easier for MEI to give instructions.

MEI closed her eyes, her expression complex.

“If an ordinary person walks in, they will immediately lose consciousness because their bioelectricity is taken away, and their bodily functions will stop working due to the lack of the most basic elements.”

They died without even having time to come to their senses, without a sound.

Like surgical anesthesia, I was back in the ward in just one second.

Time is cut off by scissors, silently.

This is the process of losing consciousness; it is utter nothingness.

People who are under anesthesia can wake up again, while people who die suddenly cannot even recognize their own death.

"After this is over, I am willing to give you both generous compensation."

As she spoke, she took out her badge, signifying her central and powerful position within the Firemoth and her ability to deliver on her promises.

"What if we don't accept it?"

Bronya retorted sharply, noting that the soldiers' gazes during the drive made her uncomfortable, giving the impression that they had ulterior motives, which was indeed the case.

"That Honkai body stored the power of yesterday's Herrscher attack. If it can be analyzed... it can save the survivors."

"All known fusion warriors have been wiped out, and we have no other options."

Instead of answering the question directly, MEI reminded Bronya of how many corpses she had seen along the way, even though it was a bustling city not long ago.

“If you are unwilling, I may have to be more forceful.”

Her tone was heavy.

She has made countless similar choices to get to where she is today.

Ultimately, this is just one of them.

MEI's emotions even affected the fragile quantum sea simulated world, causing several Honkai Beasts to spawn nearby.

Kevin noticed it in time and erased the anomaly.

Even though it wasn't real, seeing a familiar person looking disappointed, a subtle, complex expression flashed across his face.

"No matter how many years have passed, he'll still be her little follower..."

Mebius chuckled to himself while secretly observing Otto and the others.

During their message exchange, she heard Ziyao mention Otto, who supposedly developed the 'Godslayer Spear' that could strip Herrschers of their powers, which piqued her interest.

At this moment, Otto, like Rita and the others, was carefully observing everything from the previous civilization, even though it was just a phantom like the moon's reflection in the water.

Even a glimpse into it is better than reading an ambiguous chronicle ten times.

"Eh??"

Her hand was suddenly taken again, and the girl's earnest eyes reflected her image.

I understand how you feel....

A soft, slightly magnetic, husky voice.

Like a gentle breeze sweeping across the grass, tinkling like a tinkling bell.

Soft and pleasant to the ear.

"With comrades missing and the organization almost completely wiped out, the feeling of being alone and helpless must be incredibly painful..."

"Otherwise, you wouldn't have asked us for help, right?"

Ziyao said sympathetically, holding MEI's hand tightly.

Part of the idea was to prank Kevin, but mainly it was because Mei's disappointed expression brought back many memories for her.

"10. Thank you very much for your concern..."

In her panic, MEI habitually resorted to social jargon, her ears turning red.

What a strange person. He clearly wanted them to die, yet he still cared about her.

Kevin: ??????

"Very good, let's set off now."

It came quickly and went quickly; the feeling of being held tightly suddenly disappeared.

The emptiness left MEI feeling somewhat lost, and she stared blankly at her hands for two seconds.

The girl returned to her original spot as if nothing had happened.

"Please wait a moment, I can give you an aptitude test."

MEI stopped the two men and ordered the soldiers to bring out the medical kit.

Just like an allergy skin test, it can be used to locally test whether the domain of the Law Enforcer is effective for them.

After all, it is not entirely certain whether they are immune to the power of restraint.

"!"

Upon hearing this, the girl didn't linger and confidently crossed the boundary.

Bronya followed closely behind; her powers were indeed ineffective against them, but there was still some pressure.

"Woo..."

The tugging at the old wound caused a faint groan to escape.

She quickly covered it up with a fake cough, justifying her moaning.