A chat group where you switch bodies with Alicia at the start?

I wanted to consider everything because I didn't want to disappoint Alicia, but—

"I am not Alicia after all."

With this soft sigh, the girl's inner self was incredibly clear about its true nature, and it had never wavered or changed.

Although they are incredibly similar, at this moment, we should make the choice that only Jiang Qiao would make.

The Moth Chaser rescue team has evacuated to a safe area on the edge, so...

"let's start."

Taking a deep breath, Alicia slowly stood up, revealing a deep purple crystal that crackled with electricity in her outstretched palm.

That is the foundation of the Seven Thunders of Purification—the core of the Third Herald of this era.

The abundant purple light gradually rippled, and under the baptism of the invisible force like waves, Jiang Qiao's eyes turned into the pink unique to the Herrscher of Origin, and divine power emanated from them.

—Warning: A massive collapse energy reaction has occurred in the direction of Changkong City!

—Warning: A massive collapse energy reaction has occurred in the direction of Changkong City!

At this moment, the Honkai energy detection radar installed at the Fire Moth base, which was locked in a close contest of distances, emitted a sharp and piercing whistle.

This also includes the portable Honkai energy detection radar that MEI possessed, which was personally made by Velvi.

The energy level of Honkai energy climbed steadily, from 100w to 500w to 2500w, finally settling at around 3100w.

—In terms of numerical values, it was much lower than in later periods.

Because the cocoon did not accumulate enough imaginary internal energy in this area, even though Changkong City was the closest place to the Imaginary Tree, the scale of this great collapse was reduced from affecting the entire Southeast Asia to just enough to cover Changkong City.

The news of this disaster quickly reached the ears of the Far Eastern officials who were furious and holding a national assembly over Changkong City's unauthorized relocation of the city.

Colleagues who were originally prepared to hold the Changkong City Councilor accountable were somewhat stunned upon learning this news.

They were also thinking of intervening quickly to stop the Changkong Municipal Government's foolish behavior.

Therefore, news announcements to dispel rumors and reassure the public have already been issued.

So, we just issued a notice saying the disaster was fake, and you immediately pulled this stunt on everyone, right?

"Should this meeting...continue?"

A politician colleague from a city near Changkong asked hesitantly.

The others fell silent upon hearing this.

Drive! Drive! Drive! What the hell are you talking about?!

If they keep going like this, wouldn't that be like putting themselves in a hot seat?

As a result, the meeting that was supposed to criticize and hold accountable the reckless behavior of the Changkong Municipal Government was quickly replaced by a meeting to discuss how to resettle the residents of Changkong City.

A population of millions is a real bargaining chip for other cities. Even if a city only absorbs a few hundred thousand people, that's still tens of thousands of working-age people! It's a real benefit!

After the meeting, those politicians and councilors who had initially thought their colleagues in Changkong City were incredibly stupid and brainless suddenly changed their tune and began to envy them.

Although relocating a city is indeed a huge loss, normally after the relocation is completed, one would be held accountable and dismissed. It is a thankless task that politicians do not want to touch – they are all waiting to see the people of Changkong City have fun and make a scene.

As a result, a dramatic scene unfolded in Changkong City: one thing happened before the other, and the next thing happened afterward.

The lousy job suddenly became a hot commodity; damn it, this is a feat that saved an entire megacity of millions!

If he had a slightly stronger background, based on this achievement alone, the official discourse power in the Far East for the next few decades would probably have gone to those idiots in Changkong City.

Envy, jealousy, and hatred—such a great achievement has made the politicians green with envy.

— Damn it, when will such good fortune fall on my head?

Chapter 92 - I'm Not Alicia

The prelude to the third Great Collapse began when Jiang Qiao pressed the detonation button.

Because the people of Changkong City were evacuated in advance, the number of suicide soldiers generated within Changkong City was extremely small.

Of course, the existence of Honkai Beasts will not be affected by this.

—At a temporary camp very close to Changkong City, Dr. MEI is in charge of coordinating the troops of the Fire Moth.

"I didn't expect the third Great Collapse to come so soon."

"However, the scale of this Honkai is actually quite small compared to the previous one."

A hearty and mature voice rang out in the camp. Dr. MEI looked in the direction of the voice and saw a red-haired woman wearing a specially made anti-Honkai energy combat suit.

Himeko, the captain of the fifth squad of the Moth Chasing Flames.

She and her fifth squad were mainly stationed at the Firemoth Fifth Base in the Far East.

MEI had already investigated the other party's information in advance.

He is kind and easy to get along with, but he is a bit of a heavy drinker.

"Wouldn't it be better if it were smaller?"

A vibrant, sweet voice rang out in the camp, attracting the attention of many fire-chasing warriors.

A pink-clad girl in high heels walked up to MEI and revealed the smile that was widely known in the novel "The Flame Chaser"—the fairy-like smile.

"Hmm~ Hello, I'm Alicia, a girl as beautiful as a blooming flower, as you can see?"

At present, Alicia does not know Himiko. After all, Alicia has not been a member of the organization for very long, and Alicia is at the headquarters of the Fire Moth, which is not far from the Far East where the Fifth Squad is stationed.

During the previous second major collapse, because the main attacks were in different directions and the fifth squad entered the scene relatively late, they did not meet.

This was their first meeting.

Himiko grasped Jiang Qiao's outstretched hand:

"Himiko, captain of the fifth squad."

"Although I had heard that Alicia, who fought the Second Herrscher last time, was a very beautiful girl, I didn't expect her to actually be this cute."

After letting go, she looked at Alicia's face and couldn't help but sigh.

The latter responded with a nasal tone and a laugh:

"Hmm~ You're quite a beautiful girl too!"

"Haha, you have a sweet tongue. After this battle is over, we can have a couple of drinks together sometime."

Just like Himeko later on, Himiko was a straightforward person, and at this time she was more like the young Himeko. After being praised like that, she showed her happy expression without hiding it and took the initiative to invite her to drink.

Seeing that the two were about to start chatting right in front of her, MEI was speechless but had no choice but to intervene:

"Alright, we can chat later. If we keep going like this, it'll never end."

"That's true, let's talk about that later then. Let's get down to business now."

Himiko possessed excellent military skills; after being reminded, she smiled and nodded, then regained her serious demeanor.

MEI also spoke up:

"I have been appointed by the higher-ups as the main commander of this collapse."

The ideal candidate should have been Mebius, but unfortunately, the higher-ups didn't have a very good impression of her. Coincidentally, she had shown amazing talent in both the previous meetings and the mobilization and handling of MEI before the Great Collapse, so she naturally became the commander of this third Great Collapse.

"I have already made arrangements in advance. Captain Himiko, your fifth squad needs to advance from the north of Changkong City and clear out the Honkai Beasts on the outskirts."

"clear."

After Himiko led her fifth squad to prepare their equipment, they left the camp directly.

Only MEI and Jiang Qiao remained in place.

The former began by saying:

"Alicia, headquarters... requires that you not enter the battlefield before receiving orders."

When Mei said this, his tone was tinged with helplessness and resentment. Of course, these were not directed at Jiang Qiao, but at the higher-ups of the Fire Chasing Moth.

—As the primary contributor to the victory over the Second Great Collapse, Alicia enjoys extremely high prestige within the Firemoth.

With his outstanding abilities, strong interpersonal skills, and high reputation, this hero of the second major collapse has become an extremely troublesome figure in the eyes of the higher-ups.

Perhaps involving him could indeed resolve this major collapse of Changkong City as quickly as possible.

However, in order to suppress Alicia's reputation, the higher-ups were willing to let the soldiers below bleed more than let Alicia appear on the battlefield again.

Even if more blood is shed in the process, the higher-ups will be more than happy to see it.

In this way, the warriors of the Fire Moth fight bloody battles outside, while the heroes of the last Great Collapse do not participate in the battle. Even if Alicia explains afterward that she was acting on orders from higher-ups, the Fire Moth can use other reasons to deal with the dissatisfied warriors below.

As for Alicia, even if she isn't labeled as a coward, her reputation will plummet during the Second Great Honkai Bell event, and the interpersonal relationships she cultivated that caused headaches for the higher-ups may also experience some strain.

When it comes to suppressing their own people, the higher-ups at Moth Chaser are incredibly shrewd and calculating.

Soldiers are like sharp knives.

However, if a knife has too much reputation, using or handling it becomes extremely difficult, and it may even injure oneself.

In order to better wield the sword Alicia and make it the puppet the higher-ups desired, they made this decision.