The black screen flickered to life, continuing the previous scene where countless soldiers perished beneath the Herrscher of the Void's feet. With a mere snap of her fingers, she had brought about their demise.
"Humans are nothing more than ants..."
Following the ensuing explosion, all research personnel at the Tower of Babylon met their end, including the guards. The trapped children, however, escaped and were soon accepted by Schicksal, under Sirin's protection.
Having understood the cause and effect, Theresa glared at the deceased researchers with a touch of anger. Using a young girl's body as experimental material—she herself would have undoubtedly killed these people without hesitation.
"Sigh... Why did Grandpa never tell me any of this? Grandpa, why did you keep it from me?"
Yet, regardless of her anger, these researchers had faced their due retribution. The current problem was how to slay the Herrscher of the Void, the instigator of the Second Honkai Outbreak.
"Siegfried, what about Anti-Entropy? What are their intentions?"
A man wielding dual pistols emerged. His white ponytail danced in the snow as he chuckled and said, "As for Anti-Entropy, their intent is clear—they also wish to eliminate the Second Herrscher. If we have the help of Anti-Entropy's First Herrscher, the Herrscher of Reason, I believe our chances of victory this time will be quite high."
"Indeed, with Anti-Entropy's help, our chances of victory are substantial. But if Grandpa finds out, he might not agree even in death. So, this matter must absolutely not be revealed to him. For now, do not report this information to the communicators."
After escorting the children to safety, the true war began.
"You must be from Schicksal. Hello, my name is Einstein, and this is Tesla. Our leader should be arriving soon."
Siegfried was quite familiar with them.
"Einstein, how are things progressing with the matter I entrusted to you last time? The hyper-mutation factor, has it been developed? If so, this time... our chances will increase significantly. I don't wish for my wife to be sent out by Otto."
Upon hearing Siegfried's words, Einstein produced a blue vial. This was the hyper-mutation factor Siegfried needed, capable of activating the Pavanatti gene within him. This would allow him to utilize the zero-rated power of Heaven's Fire Judgement.
"Siegfried, promise me you'll stay alive. Cecilia is waiting for you to return, and my niece is also waiting for you. So, please, do not die."
Theresa's face was filled with worry. Her best friend's husband had always been reckless, and she truly feared he might do something foolish.
"Don't worry, Theresa. How could I not stay alive? It's just that this time, the Herrscher of the Void must die, otherwise, my wife will be the one to die."
At this moment, a man also walked over—Welt Yang, the second Herrscher of Reason, the first Herrscher to aid humanity, and the only one at this time. He was also the leader of Anti-Entropy.
"Everyone, all preparations are complete. It is time for us to go and crusade against the Second Herrscher, the Herrscher of the Void. Her power is immense, everyone be careful."
Two individuals from Schicksal, along with the leader of Anti-Entropy, prepared to launch their first battle against the Herrscher of the Void.
The scene shifted back to Sirin, the Herrscher of the Void. She walked silently across the ice, as if sensing something, and a faint smile graced her lips.
"Resurrect, my Bella!"
With a roar, the Judgment-class Honkai beast, Benares, broke free from the deep ice layer, proclaiming its arrival to the sky. It then transformed into a humanoid form.
"My Queen, I have returned..."
"Welcome back, my Bella."
However, before they could exchange more words, Theresa flew over on her Oath of Judah, crashing heavily onto Benares.
"Herrscher of the Void! You must die here today!"
As Theresa descended, Siegfried also charged in from another direction. The Heaven's Fire Judgement in his hand transformed into its greatsword mode, and he fiercely slashed at the Herrscher of the Void.
"Heh, ants!"
Sirin slightly raised her left arm. With a clang, Heaven's Fire Judgement stopped in mid-air, unable to advance further. Then, with a slight curl of her finger, she flicked the opponent away.
"Benares, go and hold off one of them. I'll handle the remaining two."
"Yes, my Queen."
Benares reappeared and swiped at Theresa with a claw, but the latter blocked it with her Oath of Judah.
Countless chains erupted from the Oath of Judah, entangling the unprepared Benares. However, with a roar and a slight spread of its wings, the chains could not withstand the force and shattered.
"It's all Grandpa's fault, not telling me how to use the Oath of Judah. Sigh... this is going to be difficult now."
Indeed, as Otto's granddaughter, Theresa, who possessed the Key of Binding, knew nothing about the rated power of the Oath of Judah. The Herrscher's Archive contained countless ways to use it, but Otto did not wish to tell Theresa, not even his most beloved clone.
On the other battlefield, Sirin clashed with Welt for the first time.
"Why would you, a Herrscher, attack your own kind alongside those ants? Very well! Since you are not an ally, I shall gladly take your core."
Instantly, countless black holes appeared behind Sirin, and one by one, they shot towards Welt.
However, the latter remained unperturbed. Utilizing the core within his body, he immediately created an accelerator and escaped the range of the attack.
"Why? Let me tell you why. I am a Herrscher who fights for humanity. That is who I am, the Herrscher of Reason!"
Siegfried crawled out of the ruins and immediately grabbed the blue vial, forcefully injecting it into himself. Without sacrifice, how could victory be achieved?
"Heaven's Fire Judgement, Annihilation Mode!"
"Watch closely, I'm about to unleash an incredible attack. Heaven's Fire, unsheathe!"
Mini-Theater: Happy 6th Anniversary to Honkai Impact 3rd
"Ahem, as our senior, I'd like to wish Honkai Impact 3rd a happy 6th anniversary. I hope Honkai Impact 3rd will continue to flourish just like us. I just hope it won't be too heartbreaking, *sniffle*."
Hu Tao silently wiped her tears with a tissue. Was this plot something a human could create?
"Happy 6th anniversary to Honkai Impact 3rd. I only hope that Master Shopkeeper can show mercy and stop the heartbreaking moments. I've already crushed over ten teacups."
Zhongli, with his ever-unchanging expression, showed a hint of melancholy. What was all this?
"Ahem, Happy 6th anniversary to Honkai Impact 3rd! I still hope that Raiden Mei from next door can teach me how to cook. Despite being a senior with such superb culinary skills, why can't she pass them on wholeheartedly? What? You say I'm not suited for cooking? At this moment, 'All things are impermanent'!"
Raiden Ei silently drew her Mistsplitter Reforged. A person was fleeing ahead. Lu Ze silently wiped the sweat from his brow, asking, "Can you stop chasing me?"
"I beg you, Divine Raiden, spare me! Stop chopping me!"
"Only if you take one bite of the meal I make!"
"In that case, you can continue chopping me."