Honkai: Strijder (Honkai Impact 3 Male MC)

With a clear understanding of the plans of Schicksal and Anti-Entropy, the World Serpent needed to consider its response strategy.

It also needed to contemplate how to handle things when the world's dynamics no longer matched their presumed control.

"In any case, we must quickly bring back the Sire."

"They are hidden too deeply. If it weren't for Anti-Entropy changing its organizational style and unexpectedly exposing its database, which is not yet fully protected and cleaned up, I might not have obtained this information."

"Even so, we know too late. Right now, we can't deal with Otto, we can't stop Welt's steps, and as for the man known as Sigurd, his mystery might not be inferior to Otto's."

"We can't control the overall situation. Now, only the Sire, with his perspective spanning fifty thousand years, can assess the feasibility of their plan and make the appropriate decisions. At the same time, if it needs to be stopped, only the Sire has the power to do so."

"Jackal, even if we interrupt the research on the Holy Mark plan, put all our efforts into building the signal channels in the Quantum Sea, and do everything possible to bring back the Sire!"

Gray Serpent slowly analyzed and ultimately made a decision.

And Jackal nodded, agreeing with his judgment.

Indeed, without the Sire's return, they could not shake the momentum of Schicksal and Anti-Entropy with just the two of them.

The Sire, Kevin Kaslana, was more like someone who had gotten lost than someone trapped in the Quantum Sea.

The Sea of Quantum was just too vast, with all sorts of quantum world creatures, including beings comparable to the Herrscher.

For ordinary people, entering it was no different from death.

But the Sire was different.

Jackal still remembered the image of Kevin in the quantum world from many years ago.

He walked calmly amidst the surging tides of quantum energy and countless groups of monsters, holding a world bubble in his hand, as if playing with an ordinary and harmless glass marble.

All storms vanished by his side, and that kind of existence could not possibly be trapped.

He had simply lost his way in the boundless Quantum Sea.

So, Jackal's research over the years was about finding a way to send a bright enough signal in the quantum realm, marking the orientation of this world to help the Sire find his way back.

That's all there was to it.

She frowned, pacing around the base for a few laps, and finally said:

"The Herrscher Core or the Judgement of Shamash God Key are currently the only two viable methods. The former has the characteristic of connecting to the virtual number portal and is inherently clear in spatial coordinates. It is also a huge energy source, and I have a rough idea of how to use its eruption to indicate the direction for the Sire. The latter is essentially a Herrscher Core and is also a weapon familiar to the Sire, which can serve as a pointer."

Gray Serpent's mechanical fingers scratched across the mask, making a harsh noise as he contemplated:

"So, does that mean we have to have another conflict with Schicksal or Anti-Entropy?"

"Sooner is better. If we delay, and if they decide to take action against us, our chances will become increasingly slim. Furthermore, as long as the Siree returns, these slight risks and losses won't matter."

"You're right... But do you have confidence?"

Gray Serpent confirmed once again.

Jackal rolled her eyes.

"If I had confidence, I would have stolen a gem and experimented with it a long time ago. There's just no other way; we can only try our luck. It's better than them declaring martial law and leaving us completely immobilized."

"Alright."

Gray Serpent replied in a solemn tone.

Both of them agreed that having discovered the core secrets of the two organizations, Schicksal and Anti-Entropy, neither of which would let them off easily, the World Serpent needed to take action.

Next, they could either jointly squeeze the World Serpent's living space, forcing it to hunker down and unable to take action easily, or, in a more extreme scenario, both sides could join forces to exterminate them.

"At present, there are two places where we can obtain the Herrscher Core - Schicksal's headquarters and the publicly known Anti-Entropy headquarters. Schicksal's headquarters is an aerial fortress operated by Otto for hundreds of years, and the risk of infiltration is too high. As for the Anti-Entropy headquarters, according to previous intelligence, there are at least two Herrscher Cores there, as well as the Judgement of Shamash, and the most tricky Welt is traveling the world, executing his plan."

Grey Serpent analyzed, and the target was now clear.

Jackal, behind her mask, stroked her chin and said, "Isn't Raven still located in Anti-Entropy Headquarters? How about we use her too?"

"She backed off last time, we can force her but…. It's not a suitable option, we need to prioritize secrecy, and it's not suitable to escalate a major conflict at the moment. Let's aim for a discreet infiltration."

"I see, then you need a suitable opportunity."

"In the near future, a batch of mysterious supplies will be transported to the Anti-Entropy Headquarters."

Grey Serpent explained, clearly having his own plan.

Jackal, under circumstances where she didn't have the advantage, remained calm and cautious, not one to recklessly charge in.

So, she reminded, "Is there a possibility that it's a trap?"

"It's unlikely."

"Why?"

"My clone has already confirmed that the supplies inside are a large quantity of Soulium. Moreover, in the transportation team, there's an S-rank backup from Schicksal, and a high-ranking figure suspected to be above her."

Jackal raised an eyebrow and nodded.

Soulium was an extremely rare and precious material, in some ways surpassing the value of Herrscher Cores.

Using such a thing as bait would be making a big deal out of nothing.

Furthermore, having an S-rank Valkyrie backup from Schicksal, along with an unknown high-ranking figure, almost confirmed it was a formal transaction between the two organizations.

Jackal had her pride, but she also had self-awareness.

The two of them were not important enough to be the focus of such calculations between two organizations.

And Grey Serpent had numerous clones; he could afford the losses.

It was worth a try.

...

So, Grey Serpent infiltrated the transport team.

Relying on the quantum field's long-term research advantage, in terms of concealment, Grey Serpent believed he surpassed both Schicksal and Anti-Entropy.

He couldn't hide over long distances, completely avoiding the detection of numerous drone scouts, but hiding inside a Schicksal supply box was more than enough.

In the not-so-long transport convoy, advanced mechs from Schicksal were in the front, elite Valkyrie squads guarded the sides, and at the forefront of the convoy, Rita, wearing maid-style armor, stood gracefully on top of the moving supply box.

In front of Rita, a beautiful noblewoman in an elegant red and white long dress, with golden hair and blue eyes, sat on the edge of the box, humming a pleasant melody.

Suddenly, the elegant noble girl, named Hera Schariac, stopped humming, her lips slightly curved, and with a smile, she said, "Miss Rita, is there something you need?"

Rita slightly bowed, politely asking, "Miss Hera, do you need anything?"

The girl with the alias "Hera Schariac" shook her head gently and, with a voice as beautiful as poetry, said, "Nothing, I just thought about meeting a good friend soon and bringing so many gifts. I wonder what expression he'll have. Just thinking about it makes me quite excited!"

"Oh, I'm sure your friend will be especially pleased. After all, just seeing Miss Hera's beauty is enough to make people forget all their troubles!"

"Giggle~~ Rita, you really know how to speak. Should I talk to Mr. Otto and find a way to give you a direct opportunity to reach S-rank?"

"No need for that. Rita knows her abilities are still lacking and needs further training. Thank you for Miss Hera's kindness; Rita will always remember it."

The two beautiful girls, like poetry and painting, conversed gracefully.

Different voices, but equally melodious, like the clear ring of golden bells.

With the light snowflakes gently falling from the sky, the scene was so beautiful that it was hard to look away.

And the Anti-Entropy headquarters, the former Cocolia Orphanage, was getting closer.

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