Collapse: The opening system captures the Herrscher of Knowledge

Bronya led her team through the crisscrossing ruins, the gravel under their feet making a soft crunching sound, until they finally stopped at the edge of an empty square.

The faint clang of weapons clashing could be heard from ahead, interspersed with a few sarcastic laughs, breaking the deathly silence of the ruins.

Upon closer inspection, it became clear that several figures were surrounding the center of the square, clearing away the monsters that had gathered there.

Xiao Shi swung his sword horizontally, and the sharp sword light instantly cut down a monster that pounced on him. As he sheathed his sword, he couldn't help but curl his lip and mutter:

"These monsters are endless. I'm tired of killing them. When will I finally see Ah Ming again?"

Beside Xiao Shi, Fu Hua, who was in a state of artificial collapse, stood quietly and recounted the news she had just learned:

"Theresa has just contacted Bronya, and they are on their way. Moreover... Fu Ming is indeed in Saint Fontaine."

As soon as Fu Hua finished speaking, everyone present heard it clearly.

"Ah Ming is really here! That's great!"

Alicia's eyes immediately crinkled into a smile, a sweet and gentle smile playing on her lips, her tone filled with joy.

Not far away, Mei☆ held a katana, carefully wiping the gleaming blade. Her purple eyes shone with a faint, cold light in the morning sun. She simply nodded slightly upon hearing this.

"It seems we came to the right place, but we didn't expect so many people to come to our aid."

Bronya stepped forward, speaking calmly. Her gaze swept over everyone, pausing slightly when it landed on Mei☆. After a moment of silence, she softened her tone and called out somewhat awkwardly:

"Mei☆-nee... cough cough, Mei☆, long time no see."

Upon hearing the sound, the group turned their heads simultaneously.

Mei☆ sheathed her katana, tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear, and slowly stepped forward, a hint of tenderness flashing in her eyes:

"Long time no see, Bronya. You've grown a lot."

"Wow~"

Alicia's eyes lit up, and she quickly stepped forward, affectionately taking Bronya's hand, gently shaking her fingertips, her tone full of admiration:

"While little Bronya was adorable, grown-up Bronya is even more beautiful! And her aura has become incredibly cool!"

Bronya was somewhat taken aback by this sudden enthusiasm, instinctively tensing her body, her fingertips slightly curling, and she muttered to herself (?? ? ?):

'No, haven't we met before?'

Mei☆ seemed to notice Bronya's embarrassment, a hint of a smile flashing in her eyes. She stepped forward half a step and explained softly:

"Don't be nervous, Alicia is always like this, she's always so enthusiastic towards everyone."

Fu Hua then stepped forward, gave Bronya a slight nod as a greeting, and spoke in her usual calm tone:

“Bronya, Bishop Theresa has informed us of the situation in St. Fontaine. We will fully cooperate with any subsequent actions.”

Adam, Lyle, and Carol stood behind Bronya, looking at the unfamiliar seniors, especially Fu Hua and Xiao Shi, their faces full of undisguised surprise, and they froze on the spot, forgetting to speak.

Timido, who was socially anxious, shrank back behind Lyle, revealing only her round eyes, which were curious and a little timid as she secretly observed everyone.

After a moment of silence, Adam was the first to recover, stepped forward, and asked:

"Um... seniors, how is Captain Rita? Carol and I have been very worried about her injury."

Carol immediately realized what was happening and nodded in agreement, her face full of worry.

"Yes, yes, yes! Is Captain Rita alright? Schicksal's medical technology is so advanced, she should be fully recovered by now, right?"

Upon hearing this, Fu Hua's gaze softened slightly as she looked at the two and responded earnestly:

"You must be Rita's team members. Don't worry, she has received effective treatment and is out of danger. However, she still needs to rest and cannot participate in subsequent missions for the time being."

Adam's tense shoulders suddenly relaxed, and Carol also breathed a sigh of relief, her heart finally at ease.

"Now my dear friend can finally rest easy... Sigh—!"

Lyle chuckled and patted Adam on the shoulder, but before he could finish speaking, a glimpse out of the corner of his eye caught something behind Adam, and his expression instantly changed, exclaiming in surprise:

"Dude! There's something charging towards us from behind! Is it an enemy?"

As soon as Lyle exclaimed, everyone heard a series of hurried footsteps in the distance, and a blurry figure, shrouded in dust, quickly appeared at the edge of their field of vision.

Before the figure could be clearly seen, a cheerful yet somewhat urgent voice pierced through the air:

"Everyone!"

Bronya crossed her arms and looked at everyone with a puzzled expression:

"That voice... it sounds familiar. Could there be outside help?"

Fu Hua's eyes flickered slightly, and she immediately recognized the person who had just arrived:

"...It's Mr. Siegfried."

Before he finished speaking, Siegfried had already rushed forward, hastily straightened his crooked cap, and glanced at the crowd in the square, his tone tinged with apology:

"We ran into a few groups of monsters on the way, which delayed us a bit, but it looks like we're not too late."

After saying that, he crossed his arms, his eyes sweeping over the dilapidated ruins around him. He couldn't help but curl his lip, his tone full of dissatisfaction:

“This place is in terrible condition, and the communication signal is intermittent. If I hadn’t vaguely heard some noises coming from this side, I really wouldn’t have been able to find you.”

Fu Hua stepped forward and asked:

"Mr. Siegfried, what brings you to St. Fontaine?"

Upon hearing this, Siegfried first stretched his neck and wrists, his joints making a crisp sound, then a seemingly gentle smile appeared on his face:

"What else could it be? That brat Fu Ming actually got Kiana☆ pregnant! I'm coming to settle the score with him right now!"

What?! That idiot Kiana is pregnant!

Bronya's pupils contracted sharply, her cool voice filled with disbelief, and she subconsciously raised her voice.

Fu Hua, standing to the side, could not hide her astonishment and repeated:

Kiana is pregnant?

The two, who were usually calm, instantly lost their composure, their faces filled with shock, and for a moment they were speechless.

Seeing this, Siegfried scratched the back of his head, somewhat surprised:

Didn't Theresa tell you about this?

Bronya and Fu Hua exchanged a glance, then shook their heads in unison, their surprise still evident in their eyes.

Bronya took a deep breath:

"I must ask them in person when I get back!"

At this moment, Fu Ming, who had been spying, looked at the gathered crowd and couldn't help but sigh softly:

"This lineup is too luxurious... Apart from Durandal and Theresa, almost all of Earth's strongest forces are here. The celestial beings have really broken the heavenly rules this time."

(A person in the sky: Friends in front of the screen, do you think I will be able to see the sun tomorrow?)

His tone shifted abruptly, and noticing Siegfried's menacing expression, he immediately shrank back and muttered under his breath:

"But my father-in-law... he doesn't seem to have any good intentions. Should I find a place to hide first?"

"Hmph~ How about hiding on the moon?"

Kiana's cheerful voice suddenly rang in my ears.

The next second, a portal appeared beside Fu Ming.

Before he could react, a warm hand reached out and pulled him inside. The portal closed instantly and disappeared without a trace, leaving only scattered potato chips.