K424 of the Collapse World

"Little Ningdi, there is a little disturbance at the headquarters. You and Maria should calm it down. Remember to be careful. I don't want to hear any more noise in five minutes."

368 Continuous Fermentation

A few minutes later, when Ninti and Maria brought Theresa to the command room, Shilis reluctantly accepted Otto's statement, temporarily gave up the idea of ​​arguing, and sat there quietly waiting. This look of lowering her head in thought could easily give people the illusion that she was very well-behaved.

So, she was brought into the command room with a lot of anger. Before Theresa had the chance to question the man, she saw the silver-haired girl sitting in front of Otto with a "submissive" look.

Theresa was a little hesitant, but based on the Herrscher's attire she had seen during the previous communication, as well as her smaller figure compared to Kiana, she quickly recognized the girl's identity.

“Shiris?! Why…why are you here?! Could it be that they brought you here abducted? Hey! Grandpa Otto, what on earth is going on?!”

When she said the latter sentence, she turned to Otto at the other end of the table and questioned him in a bad tone, and her anger, which had been restrained, rose again.

Theresa came here with the intention of clarifying everything with Otto and asking for an explanation for the real Kiana. But now, before the matter has even begun, Otto has captured Shirley and brought her to the Glorious Covenant. Theresa can no longer tolerate this man's repeated persecution of these girls with Kaslana's bloodline!

On the other hand, although Otto was somewhat puzzled by Theresa's anger, he was not moved. Glancing at the silver-haired girl, he signaled Ninti and Maria on his left and right to let her go, then stood up and walked over.

"You've only been away from headquarters for a few years, have you forgotten even the most basic etiquette? Theresa, I don't remember teaching you to break into your superior's office without permission..."

"Why on earth did I come here this time... You really can't guess at all? Tell me, what did you do to Kiana after you imprisoned her?!"

"What did you say......?"

Theresa's sudden question caught Otto off guard and he was stunned. But before he could respond,

The silver-haired girl's angry voice sounded again.

"Kiana is my only remaining relative, and you actually locked her up for human experiments?! Kiana was only nine years old at that time! I clearly swore in front of Cecilia that I would protect her daughter... How could you do such a thing to her! I... How can I face Cecilia again!"

"..."

Otto had been thinking deeply about the issue he had discussed with Shirley, and for a moment he had not thought about this matter. Theresa already knew that Kiana was used as an experimental tool, although it was not a big deal in Otto's eyes. But for Theresa, this kind of thing, the person she wanted to protect the most was treated like this, which was probably unacceptable no matter what...

Facing Theresa's question, Otto fell into silence, which was rare. Seeing this, Ninti and Maria beside him showed surprised expressions. However, Theresa did not intend to give up. She glanced at Shilis who had slightly raised her head beside her, and her eyes showed anger again.

"Now...what are you going to do to Shirley?! Even though she is just a copy of me, she is the one Kiana cares about the most! I will never allow you to..."

"Calm down, Theresa. Otto didn't do anything to me."

Suddenly, an unexpected voice interrupted her speech. Theresa looked in the direction of the voice in surprise, and her expression became puzzled when she saw Shiris who also stood up.

"Shiris?! You...?"

"Besides, he has no power to do anything to me right now. Theresa, I came to see the bishop on my own initiative for some matters. I have not been arrested or controlled, so you can rest assured about that."

As she spoke, Shilis walked forward, stopped the somewhat impulsive Theresa, and pulled her to the other side.

“Um, what on earth is this…?”

Looking at the calm Hillis, Theresa's face was full of confusion. In her impression, whenever this girl mentioned Otto, her eyes would reveal an uncontrollable murderous intent. But now, she was the one who persuaded Otto between her and her?

"I know you must have a lot of questions, but I'm sorry... This is indeed a very urgent matter, and you shouldn't have barged in just now. Anyway, go outside and wait. When we are done here, I will try my best to explain everything to you."

Seeing the confusion in Theresa's eyes, Shilis smiled helplessly. She didn't intend to directly tell her what she knew about the nature of Honkai. While rubbing the girl's head, she led her towards the exit again.

"Hmm...are you really not lying to me? It's hard to imagine that you could have such a calm conversation with that person...what were you talking about?"

"I told you it's confidential... By the way, I've brought your Judas back too. Although there was a small accident, it's basically fine... probably. Here, just leave it there and take it away."

She was half-heartedly perfunctory with Theresa, and suddenly remembered something and raised her hand. Hearing this, she looked in the direction that Shesa knew, and then Theresa noticed the cross standing in the middle of the command room. As Shesa expected, seeing Judas, whose whole body was dyed purple by the Honkai energy, Theresa's expression froze on her face.

"Huh?! Shiris! What...what's going on? Why would Judah's Oath...?"

"This... ahem, it's all... don't worry at all! Theresa. In fact, the Key of God - Judas's Oath has always been sealed. Now, it has awakened the power dormant inside. This is its true appearance!"

"Eh? Is this...really?"

Hearing this, Theresa looked up in surprise and looked at Shirley in disbelief. Facing the silver-haired girl's big watery eyes, Shirley looked away with a guilty conscience.

Regarding Judas, although I feel sorry for Theresa, I want this girl to stop interrupting my conversation with Otto, so I can only use this method to temporarily attract her attention...

Shirley thought helplessly, completely ignoring Otto's cold snort not far away, handed the purple Judas solemnly to Theresa's hand, and touched her nose awkwardly.

"Well... it's just that its usage should have changed a lot. You may not be able to use its power like before for the time being, but as long as you get used to it for a while, it will be fine~"

"Eh......"

"That's it, Miss Ninti, and that guy...what are you guys still doing standing there? Take Theresa outside first. We still have things to do here..."

Hearing Shirley's slightly embarrassed voice, Ningdi and Maria looked at each other, completely indifferent to her words.

"I only obey the orders of the Bishop..."

"My name is Maria! Maria Shaniat, you are a shameful fake, anyway, Cecily

It is impossible for Master Ya to not remember his sister's name!"

Faced with the two Valkyries who were completely unconvinced, Shirley spread her hands helplessly, then turned her head slightly and cast her gaze on Otto who was standing aside.

"Little Ninti, just do as she says. And Maria, you too."

"As ordered."

"Tsk...I see."

Following Ninti's reply and Maria's reluctant voice, they walked towards Theresa and took the girl who was still dazed after getting the Purple Judas out of the door. Theresa did not resist, because she believed in the person who had saved Kiana...

"Theresa, since you already know about Kiana Kaslana, I won't hide anything from you anymore. But you have to know that in order to fight against Honkai, we have to give up something. If we can't even allow the necessary sacrifices, nothing can be protected!"

Before leaving, Otto's voice suddenly sounded from behind. Theresa was slightly startled, then she clenched her teeth.

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She turned around with a cold expression.

"To me, Kiana is the most precious thing in the world! If I abandon her...what else is there worth protecting? No matter what you say, I will never forgive you for what you did."

"Naive thoughts... Do you think the world revolves around Kiana? Theresa, you are no longer the naive little girl you were decades ago. You should understand what the blood of Kaslana and Shanyat means to us..."

"To me, she's just my niece, that's all!"

After leaving Otto with these words coldly, Theresa turned to Shirley and after a little thought, there was a hint of trust in her eyes.

"Siris, although I don't know what you are talking about, the matter that made you put aside your hatred and discuss with Bishop Otto should be much more serious than Chi You... So much so that you have to seek the help of destiny to solve the suffering, right?"

Theresa said softly. She could see the sadness and anxiety hidden deep in the indifferent eyes of Shilis. At this moment, this girl must be carrying something that she could not imagine...

In the face of Shirley's acquiescence, Theresa casually put the Oath of Judah behind her back and smiled gently at the girl in front of her.

"Well... although I am a little concerned about why Maria called you sister just now. But now, let's leave these questions for later... I want to believe that your choice is correct. Since you don't want us to get involved in these things, I won't make it difficult for you. But, Kiana... and your companions are still waiting for you. They should have the same idea as me. If possible, please don't let them wait too long, okay?"

"I'll try my best... and thank you."

After hearing Hillis's answer, Theresa nodded slightly, then quickly turned around and walked out of the command room without looking back. As the metal door slowly closed, Otto and Hillis were the only ones left in the empty room.

Looking at the silent silver-haired girl beside him, Otto sighed helplessly.

"Ms. Shilis, it seems that you and my useless granddaughter have a very good relationship... You have been cooperating for a while. Her willful and childish style must have caused a lot of trouble for you, Anti-Entropy?"

Otto spoke first, breaking the slightly stiff atmosphere. Hearing this, Shilis turned around and looked at him expressionlessly.

"No. In my impression, Theresa is a responsible branch director. Although she is a bit playful, she can always handle the miscellaneous affairs of Saint Freya in an orderly manner. Mr. Otto, at this point, if you still use your own standards to measure her, you will certainly not be able to see her growth..."

"Growth? Well... maybe it's really what you said. This belated rebellious period can indeed be considered a part of growth."

"You are wrong. Decades ago, when she disobeyed your orders and went to fight Pavani, her so-called rebellious period had already passed. Don't think that she is still a child mentally, just like she looks. As an adult, she now knows exactly what she is doing. But how long do you want to unilaterally treat her as a child? You really should reflect on your desire for control, Bishop Otto."

As the saying goes, a bystander sees more clearly. After seeing Theresa and Otto's face-to-face communication, Shirley easily saw all of this. Now that both sides have begun to plan to deal with their common enemy, Shirley naturally does not want to see the contradictions within the Mandate of Heaven intensify.

"It's incredible that you even know such things... Miss Hillis. Your identity is becoming more and more mysterious, and I am increasingly eager to dissect and study your brain. I really can't understand where all these memories of yours come from..."

"You're focusing on the wrong thing... Forget it, if you want to make destiny appear,

There is only one more Herrscher-level enemy, so you can try to dissect me. As for the source of my memory... this kind of thing is completely irrelevant, right? Didn't you guess it before?"

"Even the second Herrscher, Sirin and Cecilia, couldn't possibly know these things... Moreover, the Yellow Emperor of Shenzhou and the survivors of the previous civilization era all knew you. And Miss Changguang of the Saint 1504 Research Institute... She let you go at the beginning, maybe there is a connection between you two? And..."

"Are you done yet?! Do you still remember our business? If you keep harping on these insignificant things, I will...!!"

Although she wanted to communicate with Otto calmly, she didn't know why the conversation between the two of them would become tense after just a few words. At this moment, if this man continued to commit suicide, Shirley might not be able to control her impulse.

"Well... In short! Isn't our most important problem now how to deal with the threat of the Herrscher? Since you don't take the Herrscher seriously, let me see why you are so calm. If you can convince me, I don't mind helping you achieve your goal in advance..."

Shirley said seriously, trying to get the topic back on track. In response, Otto smiled, crossed his arms in front of his chest, and his expression returned to his usual arrogance.

"Well, you have demonstrated your strength in the battle to annihilate Chiyou. Now, as a collaborator, let me show you the power of destiny... Hehe, although it is not yet completely completed, it is not difficult for the "Saniyat Holy Blood" to completely defeat the Herrscher..."

After the battle, while the Glorious Covenant and Hyperion were hovering to summarize the battle situation, inside the Hyperion's hangar, the discussion on the other side continued.

"What did you say?! The terminal of Shilis is reflected in the flagship of the Destiny? That bastard...! Did he really sell her to the Destiny organization as a bargaining chip?!"

Cocolia screamed in shock, her face full of ferocity. After Jiuxiao and his group briefly explained to her where Shilis had gone, the anti-entropy executor completely lost her composure. Although separated by the light screen of the terminal, her tangible anger could be clearly felt through the illusory light screen...

Intimidated by the blonde woman's aura, former Valkyries such as Claire and Elena completely forgot to respond. Only Jiuxiao, who had not yet figured out the situation, stepped forward and asked with a puzzled look on his face.

"Eh...? Ma'am, what on earth are you talking about...?"

"Shut up! You guys from the Destiny are all the same! After you've squeezed out all of Shiris' usefulness, are you going to hand her over to the Bishop of the Destiny?! I really misjudged you! Let that dwarf Theresa come out, I want her to explain everything to me in person..."

"Ah... Lady Theresa has gone to the Glorious Covenant. The person in charge now is..."

"Tsk! Are you planning to escort Shirley in person? What kind of deal did that bastard...Nikola Tesla make with you?! And what did you...get from Shirley? Oh, right! Bronya, what do you know about Shirley's recent whereabouts?"

"I'm sorry... Mom, although we started out acting together, in the end..."

"You're useless! Haven't you always been by her side? Is this how you and Xi'er treat your sister? Damn it! As expected, none of these guys are reliable..."

——Ding ding!

Just as Cocolia was questioning everyone present, a communication voice rang out at an inopportune time.

"Report! Captain, an unregistered aircraft is approaching our warship, but in the identifiable public information notes, the owner calls himself Dr. Tesla. May I ask..."

However, before the communicator could finish his words, he was interrupted by Cocolia's scream.

"What...? Tesla's here?!"

369 Final Agreement

When Tesla completed the docking of the aircraft and walked through the passage to the outside of Hyperion's hangar, she was suddenly faced with those pairs of eyes staring at her. She could not help but stand there in a daze. She was about to blurt out the words to ask where Shirley was, but she swallowed them back.

"Um, what's going on? Why are you all here? Are you waiting for me? Hey, that person on the communication screen is... why is it you?!"

Before he could say a few words, Tesla noticed the communication terminal held in the hand of a strange girl. What was displayed on the light screen of the terminal was his greatest enemy in Anti-Entropy!

"Cocolia! Why are you on Hyperion's communication channel... By the way, I heard that you assisted the Far East Branch in the previous battle? Hmph, you are lucky to have seen the situation clearly. Now, what can I do for you?"

"...

... "

After seeing Tesla appear on the communication screen, Kokolia became unusually calm. If it weren't for the murderous intent in her gloomy eyes, others could hardly imagine how furious this woman had just been.

"Why am I here... Are you still confused? Frederica Nikola Tesla... That's right, it seems that the rumors a few years ago were not so outrageous. You are only interested in young girls, so that child will be taken advantage of by you when she grows up..."

Cocolia spoke softly, and although her tone was calm, the others who had just witnessed the woman's furious appearance could hear the anger hidden beneath the calmness that was about to explode.

Of course, except for Tesla which just arrived.

"What are you doing? You're suddenly bringing up these boring past events... Let me make it clear first! Cocolia, I'm not going to settle old scores with you right now. I have more important things to deal with..."

"It's about trafficking Shilis, right?"

"......ha?"

"You treated her as a sex toy in the beginning, and then squeezed out her surplus value. Now, are you finally going to sell her to fate? You are such a conscienceless guy, how could God tolerate someone like you to live until now..."

"Hey! Stop it, stop it! What nonsense are you talking about, you crazy woman?! It's true that I came here for Shirley, but what on earth are you talking about? When did I sell her to Destiny?"

Tesla interrupted Cocolia with a puzzled look on his face. Although Tesla didn't understand what the other party was saying, there was no doubt that Cocolia must have misunderstood something. Therefore, considering their previous joint operations, Tesla did not choose to fight back directly, but planned to clarify the misunderstanding between the two.

After all, Cocolia seemed to care about Shilis, and she had indeed become the girl's adoptive mother. So, maybe she could be used to find the girl...

"Hehe... At this point, are you still going to act crazy and stupid in front of me? Dr. Tesla, I'm afraid you have planned to sell Shilis to the Destiny Organization a long time ago? After all, your company has gone bankrupt... Humph! You installed a biochip in my daughter to control her behavior and distort her will. Do you really think I don't know anything?!"

"Wait...?! What did you say? How do you know that I installed a biochip for Shilis? But her biochip has obviously been... Could it be you...?"

Hearing this, Tesla became alert instantly and looked solemnly at Cocolia with a gloomy expression, but before she could guess anything, she was interrupted by the other party's angry voice.

"You really installed a biochip in her! Damn it... How long are you going to toy with her? Now that she has fallen into the hands of the Destiny Organization, do you really want to watch her become a test subject of Destiny?!"

As her emotions got out of control again, Cocolia's eyes turned sharply and she looked at Xing, who was confused and didn't understand the conversation between the two, and gave an order with gritted teeth.

"Xing! This woman is the culprit who brought Shilis to this point! You know what to do, right?"

"Eh? Mom...what did you say? Sister Shilis's whereabouts are unknown. Was it her fault?"

"That's right! From the time Shilis left to everything that happened afterwards, it was all planned by that vicious woman! Now, hurry up and avenge your sister Shilis!"