Collapse, I am actually in the villain camp

However, no matter what, this proves that this item is absolutely very powerful.

This filled his heart with anticipation.

Chapter 78 Theresa's Prediction

Time will not stop because of anyone's thoughts and worries. It flows slowly and passes quietly overnight.

"Well……"

A soft moan was heard, instantly waking up Kiana, who was only lightly asleep.

She sat up from the bed where she was lying and cast her eyes on Theresa who was lying on the bed in front of her.

If she heard correctly, the low moan just now was made by Theresa.

As she watched, another low moan came from Theresa's mouth, causing Theresa's brows to furrow tightly, as if she had dreamed of something terrible in her sleep.

Kiana couldn't help but reach out her hand and gently smoothed Theresa's frown.

As if influenced by her body's perception, Theresa slowly opened her confused eyes as she felt the warm touch on her forehead.

"Kiana..."

Her thoughts were still hazy, but she subconsciously recognized the name of the girl in front of her.

"Theresa, you're finally awake!" Seeing Theresa open her eyes and calling her name, Kiana suddenly showed an excited expression, and the nervousness in her heart was completely relieved.

At least, judging from the current situation, Theresa's condition seems to be no different from Anna's.

"What's wrong with me?" Theresa wanted to sit up, but found that her body was still soft and weak, and her clothes had been changed into a hospital gown, and she was surrounded by a lot of unfamiliar instruments.

"...Before, you became the body of the Herrscher of the Stars." Kiana answered while helping Theresa sit up.

After hearing Kiana's answer, Theresa's eyes widened in disbelief. "I became the incarnation of the Herrscher?"

As she thought of this, she suddenly felt a sharp pain in her head.

"Theresa, are you okay?" Seeing Theresa covering her forehead with her hands, looking quite painful, she hurried forward and gently supported Theresa's body.

"I... am fine..." Theresa gritted her teeth and replied reluctantly.

Along with the severe headache, many inexplicable images flashed through her mind.

The memories carried by her body filled the gaps in her consciousness, allowing her to finally remember what had happened when she was unconscious.

"Theresa, do you remember what happened before?" Kiana asked.

After all, according to the Herrscher of Knowledge, even without her guidance, Theresa would be able to understand what happened based on her physical memory alone.

But looking at Theresa's expression, she didn't dare to confirm whether she could understand the current situation, so she could only ask based on common sense.

Theresa nodded slightly, a look of pain on her face. "I seemed to see Cecilia, Kiana-chan, Siegfried, and the others... I saw their end... Then, my brain and body began to feel intense pain, and the Herrscher gradually took control of my body..."

After hearing Theresa's words, Kiana also fell silent.

After all, from the facts, it was her appearance that caused this once happy family to fall apart.

Theresa's headache had eased considerably. Seeing Kiana's gloomy expression, she immediately realized that her words might have burdened her. She quickly changed the subject, "By the way, Kiana. Where is this? How did I end up here?"

In her last memory, it was Li Wen who knocked her down, but after that, she remained in a deep sleep. When she woke up again, she was no longer under the control of the Herrscher and had returned to normal.

Therefore, she was also very curious about how she returned to normal.

Hearing Theresa's question, Kiana shifted her thoughts from the previous topic and replied, "Li Wen brought you back to the "Destiny" headquarters for treatment."

"Sky headquarters? This is a floating island?" Theresa was a little surprised.

"Yes." Kiana nodded and continued to explain, "This is the Consciousness Research Institute established by Li Wen and Otto. It specializes in studying how to interfere with the consciousness of the Herrscher, so that those who become the Herrscher's descended body can return to normal and escape the control of Honkai."

"So... I'm back to normal now?" Theresa gently turned her head, scanned her body, and asked in confusion.

"Yes. Li Wen captured the Herrscher of Consciousness. Otto and Miss Changguang used the power of the Herrscher of Consciousness to successfully help you and Anna suppress the Herrscher consciousness within your bodies, making you the true controllers of the Herrscher core."

"The true controller of the Herrscher Core?" Upon hearing this, Theresa hurriedly began to sense the changes inside her body.

Although her body was still sore and weak, she could at least control some weak Honkai energy.

Like a trickle of water, Honkai energy flowed into her body, and she soon sensed the Herrscher core in her body that had become obedient and could be controlled by her at will.

"I actually became a Herrscher?!" Theresa was still a little bit unbelievable.

Then she reacted quickly, an extremely excited look on her face, and said to Kiana: "In that case... Kiana! Can your physical problem be solved too!"

Hearing Theresa's caring words, Kiana forced a smile on her face, "Yeah. But my situation is a little different. They need to study it further before they can start treatment."

"That's good." Theresa's smile didn't fade at all. At least she had experienced this practical method herself.

"Once you recover, you can come back with peace of mind. Then we at Saint Freya can be together again."

Theresa looked very happy.

"Ah."

Listening to Theresa's words and thinking about Saint Freya's peaceful life and happy times, Kiana couldn't help but smile softly.

However, even if I recover, it is not time to go back.

She wants to follow Li Wen and defeat the collapse together with him!

Only by defeating the collapse can everyone continue to live a carefree life.

However, she kept this thought deep in her heart and did not say it out loud to disturb Theresa's interest at the moment.

Looking at Theresa's appearance, she said, "Theresa, since you've woken up, I'll notify Changguang and the others and have them check you again."

"Yes." Theresa agreed immediately. This was not the time to be stubborn.

So, Kiana directly sent the news of Theresa's awakening to Changguang and Li Wen.

Chapter 79 Thank you...thank you, Second...Grandpa

Because Changguang had been cooperating with Otto in research and model building, he came to the laboratory very early.

After receiving Kiana's message, she immediately told Otto, who was standing beside her, with a smile on her face, "Mr. Otto, your precious granddaughter, Ms. Theresa, has woken up."

Upon hearing this news, Otto's lips curled up slightly. "Really? Very good."

"I'm going to check Ms. Theresa's physical condition next. Mr. Otto, won't you come with me?" Changguang waved his arm gently and made a questioning gesture.

"Haha..." Otto chuckled twice and shook his head decisively. "Forget it. I'm afraid my little Theresa won't be very happy to see me. As long as she is safe, that's enough."

"That's right." Changguang nodded in agreement. "Mr. Otto, I'll go alone then."

After saying that, she walked towards the medical room.

"Ms. Theresa, long time no see." Looking at Theresa lying on the hospital bed, Changguang immediately greeted her warmly.

"Long time no see, Changguang. I'll trouble you from now on." Theresa said politely.

"No trouble." Changguang responded, then stood in front of Theresa's bed and began to operate the surrounding instruments to check Theresa's physical data.

A thorough examination had already been conducted in the laboratory yesterday. Now she just wanted to confirm whether there would be any changes in Theresa's body indicators after she woke up.

After a short while, she happily announced to Theresa, "Ms. Theresa, after testing, there's nothing wrong with your body. Once the effect of the serum you injected wears off, you'll be able to resume normal activities."

"Huh—that's good." Theresa breathed a sigh of relief and nodded.

At this time, the door was opened again, and Li Wen pushed it open and walked in.

"Good morning, Mr. Li Wen. You've come at the right time. I just finished a physical examination for Ms. Theresa." Changguang immediately greeted Li Wen when he saw him coming in.

"Good morning, Director Changguang." After responding to the other party, he asked, "Theresa should be fine, right?"

"Don't worry, Mr. Li Wen, Ms. Theresa is in very good health." Changguang immediately said with assurance.

"Yeah." Li Wen was very satisfied with this. After all, his brother was very concerned about his granddaughter. Since Theresa was fine, she would probably be very happy.

"Please bring this news to him." He said to Changguang.

Without further explanation, everyone present understood that the "he" referred to was Otto.

"Okay." Changguang showed no dissatisfaction with being assigned. He immediately left the medical room and rushed back to the laboratory, ready to inform Otto of the news.

Watching Changguang leave, Theresa cast her eyes on Li Wen and expressed her gratitude to him, "Thank you for saving me."

Hearing this, Li Wen immediately replied with a smile: "Little Theresa, you're welcome. After all, I am your second grandfather. Be good and call me Second Grandpa."

Hearing Li Wen's words, Theresa's face suddenly turned red with embarrassment.

Although according to seniority, she should indeed address Li Wen like this, but she was not familiar with Li Wen after all. Facing a man who looked so young, it was difficult for her to call him by such a high-generation title.

But, after all, they are relatives, and the other party did save him.

She could only speak.

"Thank...thank you, Second...Grandpa..." Although her voice was as soft as a mosquito, no one in the ward was simple. Except for Li Wen, the rest, Kiana and Anna, were Herrschers. How could they not hear her words clearly?

Hearing Theresa's words, a smile immediately filled Li Wen's face. He nodded with great satisfaction and said "OK" several times.

After receiving a satisfactory reply, Li Wen turned his gaze to Kiana, "Kiana, did you say you had any news for me?"

"It's about Theresa becoming a Herrscher," Kiana said, turning her gaze towards Theresa. "Let Theresa tell you in person."

Although she was initially distressed by the scenes Theresa had described, after a moment, she immediately noticed something unusual. Why had Theresa suddenly become a Herrscher? Could it be related to the fragments she had described?

So she informed Li Wen of this important information through the communication.

Theresa immediately told Li Wen everything she had dreamed about and experienced that day.

Li Wen pondered for a moment and confirmed Kiana's judgment. "You're right. This fixed, purposeful memory fragment is probably related to Theresa's becoming a Herrscher?"

"But why?" Kiana was a little confused.

Li Wen gave his own guess, "Maybe it has something to do with a psychological loophole?"

"Psychological loophole?" Kiana was puzzled.

"Yes." Li Wen nodded first, then gave his own explanation. "In modern civilization, apart from the extremely scarce information about the birth of the First Herrscher, the births of the other Herrschers can also be traced. The Second Herrscher, Sirin, was treated cruelly in the Babylonian laboratory, which led to her extreme resentment towards humans.

"In addition to Cocolia's active guidance, the Third Herrscher, Raiden Mei, also suffered extremely unfair treatment at Senba Academy after Raiden Ryoma was captured.

"The fourth Herrscher, Wendy, became resentful because her participation in the Gem Desire led to her legs being paralyzed."

"The Fifth Herrscher, Anna Shaniat..." His gaze swept over Anna, who was lying on another bed in the room. "Although I don't know exactly what happened, based on the information and your reaction to Chen Tianwu, I'm afraid you might be feeling some kind of guilt towards him, which has led to a psychological vulnerability."

Anna didn't say anything, just nodded silently.

"As for Theresa..."

Li Wen shifted his gaze to Theresa's face again.

Theresa nodded silently and continued, "Cecilia's passing is indeed a pain in my heart that will never be erased."

"Then the answer is clear." Li Wen clapped his hands lightly. "The reason you repeatedly see fragments of the memories of those who have passed away is because the Honkai Will wants to break down your psychological defenses, creating a loophole in your mind. This is what allows Him to use you as the carrier of the Herrscher of the Stars."

Listening to Li Wen's words, the ward fell into silence.

Chapter 80: Kiana and "One Thousand Worlds"

The evidence provided by Li Wen was very sufficient to prove how the Honkai consciousness used them as carriers of the Herrscher, making it impossible for them to refute it.

"So... can we have any way to deal with it?" Kiana was silent for a long time before asking.

"No." Li Wen shook his head decisively, "Although we can have some psychologists provide psychological counseling to these Valkyries who have extremely high Honkai resistance, counseling is ultimately just counseling. No one can completely open their heart to others.

"No matter how honest she is, there are still things in her heart that she wants to hide and is unwilling to share with others.

“So, we have no way of dealing with these issues.

"The only thing we can do is to subdue the Herrscher after he or she is born, before a greater disaster breaks out, and thus free them from the shackles of the Houkai."

After listening to Li Wen's words, everyone present fell silent.