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Six hours had passed since the Honkai outbreak in Manila when Schicksal's support forces finally arrived.
As a floating warship descended at the designated meeting point, a blonde-haired girl clad in blue and white Valkyrie armor leaped off, anxiously scanning the surroundings. However, all she found were refugees seeking shelter nearby.
From their eyes, Bianka could read both surprise and fear: surprise at the arrival of reinforcements from Schicksal, and fear emanating from her imposing aura.
Not finding the person she sought caused Bianka's heart to clench painfully.
Despite having participated in numerous battles, experiencing true separation with a close friend was still a feeling difficult for her to express.
Bianka pressed a hand against her chest, as if trying to release the pent-up emotions within. Unbidden, an image of a gentle smile surfaced in her mind.
"Ana..."
She softly murmured the name, then opened the storage compartment of her armor and retrieved a sealed letter—an unmailed response to Ana.
"You're a powerful Valkyrie, right?"
A young boy's voice suddenly echoed out. Frowning slightly, Bianka followed the sound to see a disheveled youth covered in wounds. Through the torn fabric of his pants, tiny Honkai Crystals were visible—signs of Honkai infection.
"You're a powerful Valkyrie, right?" Seeing Bianka's lack of response, the boy repeated himself hysterically, his bloodshot eyes filled with desperation.
"Please, save Ana!"
As he spoke, the boy produced a necklace, causing Bianka's eyes to widen in surprise.
"This..."
Bianka's pupils contracted; she vividly remembered this necklace from her time at Schicksal. Ana had shown it to her—it was a cherished memento left by Ana's mother, deeply significant to her. Yet now...
"Where did you get this?"
Bianka's emotions surged, and without thinking, she gripped the boy's shoulders firmly, asking loudly.
The intense pressure elicited a stifled groan from the youth, but he couldn't focus on that right now. He wasn't foolish; he could tell that the powerful Valkyrie before him must have known Ana well.
"It was given to me by Ana. She led away a massive monster alone, trying to save me..." Chen Tianwu choked back tears as he explained.
Unaware of the concept of the Emperor of Honkai, he simply knew it was incredibly strong—and indeed, it was. With the level of equipment available to Valkyries during this era, confronting the Emperor of Honkai was no easy feat.
Only an S-rank Valkyrie like Bianka, equipped with superior Valkyrie Armor such as Moon Essence, could instantly defeat it. Even then, the armor greatly enhanced her capabilities.
Ana, lacking such advanced armor, must have already endured fierce battles, likely leaving her strength severely depleted. Facing off against the Emperor of Honkai...
Bianka hesitated to ponder further.
"In which direction?"
Chen Tianwu pointed towards a specific area, but before he could clarify, he noticed astonishment on the Valkyrie's face.
Above the sunset-lit sky, a crimson sun obscured the original position of the celestial body, its emitted glow intensifying the vibrant hues of twilight.
A blood-red beam shot upwards like Houyi aiming at the sun, directly targeting that fiery orb.
In the next moment, the beam pierced through the red sun, causing it to explode with thunderous force and transform into a spectacular display of fireworks across the sky.
Bianka raised her hand, silently sensing the immense Honkai Energy contained within that "sun," which was undoubtedly equivalent to or even surpassing an Imperial Honkai Beast level. Even she would struggle against such a presence, yet this formidable entity had been penetrated from above—and surprisingly, amidst the dispersing energy, she couldn't detect any traces of Honkai Energy!
This left Bianka, experienced as she was, utterly bewildered.
However—
Within the next second, she swiftly took off, heading towards the location where the "sun" exploded. Although unsure how it happened, her instincts told Bianka unequivocally that Ana must have done it.
Unaware of what price Ana might have paid, Bianka knew she needed to rush there immediately!
Under the red sun, Ana gazed at the spectacular fireworks above, then collapsed onto the ground. Although the System had restored her condition earlier, that final attack still drained her significantly.
Most importantly, the System could only recover physical aspects; mental exhaustion was beyond its capabilities to replenish.
But regardless, she succeeded.
Without relying on the Godslayer Armor, she instantly defeated an Imperial Rank Honkai Beast—a feat signifying her ascension to S-rank Valkyrie status. Of course, she likely still couldn't match Bianka with her Starcraft Armor and Abyss Flower enhancements.
There's no denying it; such equipment provided immense boosts. As a regular Valkyrie, Ana would have to rely on Captains and Leader for support. Wait, you mention Otto?
Otto wouldn't be so generous unless—
An idea sprouted in Ana's mind.
As a transmigrator, someone aware of future events, she could potentially strike a deal with Otto...
"Beep! Detected thoughts inconsistent with character's background. Please cease immediately!"
Suddenly, the System's notification chimed with an even colder and more severe tone than usual, causing Ana to shiver involuntarily and instantly snap back to reality.
Yes, she was Ana, a character within a game, not a typical transmigrator. If she were to strike a deal with Otto, it could directly disrupt the entire storyline.
Otto's presence is central to most phases of "Honkai Impact 3." Any significant alteration to his role could indeed lead to unpredictable consequences.
"Never mind."
Ana sighed deeply.
"I'll take things as they come! After all...I must rely on myself!"
With this thought, an unprecedented wave of exhaustion washed over Ana. Her eyelids grew heavy, and moments later, she lost consciousness, collapsing into a deep faint.
Above the ruins, Bianka swiftly sprinted, harnessing her S-rank Valkyrie abilities and armored enhancements. She quickly reached the site of combat, also the epicenter of the Honkai outbreak.
The area was shrouded in dark shadows, causing Bianka's heart to race with concern.
Soon, she found the young girl lying amidst the charred debris.
The girl's clothing was torn in several places, yet there were no apparent injuries on her body. It seemed hard to believe that she had just endured a fierce battle; however, Bianka knew it was this very girl who had slain the Imperial Honkai Beast.
Bianka cradled the unconscious girl in her arms and opened the communication channel.
"This is Durandal. The Honkai Beast has been eliminated, survivor Valkyrie located. Please prepare for rescue operations."