As a symbiotic being, I raise children amidst the chaos.

After hearing this, Theresa nodded solemnly. "That's right, everyone. Don't worry, I will find a way to open these cell doors and give you all your freedom!" After saying that, she turned her head and looked at Patrick, who was standing to the side. "Patrick, please step back a little."

Theresa took a deep breath and gripped the cell door tightly with both hands. Just then, under the astonished gazes of the other girls…

The once incredibly sturdy iron gate began to slowly twist and deform! As time passed, the iron gate became like a soft lump of dough, completely at Theresa's mercy.

Finally, with a crisp "crack," Theresa forcefully removed the heavy iron door from the frame! With a casual flick of her wrist, she tossed the heavy iron door aside as if it were a discarded item.

Then, Theresa smiled and extended a hand to the girls in the cell, saying softly, "Alright, children, come out now! There's no need to be afraid anymore; it's safe here now."

However, Theresa's astonishing actions left the girls in the cell speechless, unable to believe what they were seeing. They looked at each other, their eyes filled with complex doubts.

After a long while, the older girl who had spoken first finally came to her senses. After much hesitation, she carefully stood up and slowly extended her trembling hand to Theresa…

"Don't be afraid, I'm here to save you. I will never hurt you in the slightest." Her words were like warm sunshine piercing through the dark clouds, falling into the hearts of every girl.

As soon as the words were spoken, the tension in the other girls seemed to gradually ease. They looked at each other, their eyes revealing a hint of hesitation, but in the end they mustered their courage and slowly walked out of the dark cell.

Seeing this, Theresa and Patrick turned around without hesitation and went to the other cells to check them carefully, afraid of missing even one person.

As one tightly closed cell door after another was opened, more and more girls cautiously stepped out of their cells. The joy of regaining their freedom made their steps somewhat unsteady, but each of them had a relieved expression on their face.

However, Theresa's expression did not relax despite the scene before her. She knew very well that rescuing these girls was only the first step in a difficult journey. Countless thorny problems awaited her next.

Just as she was lost in thought, Patrick strode over to Theresa's side. Her gaze swept over the trembling girls, and a flicker of pity flashed involuntarily in her eyes.

“I’ve figured out where these girls came from,” Patrick said to Theresa in a low voice, a hint of anger in his tone. “It was all for the research on their human Honkai energy adaptation experiments.”

"According to the information found on the terminal, these poor girls are all experimental subjects of the Advanced Systems Department!" Upon hearing this news, Theresa's heart sank, and a chill instantly ran down her spine.

“No wonder…” After hearing this, Theresa’s bright eyes dimmed slightly as she stared at the shocking wounds and white bandages wrapped around the girls’ bodies, and an indescribable pain welled up in her heart.

“But why is there no mention of their existence in the mission data? What’s going on?” Theresa frowned, looking at Patrick beside her with a face full of doubt.

Patrick shook his head helplessly, sighed deeply, and said, "Because there's simply no need for it, Theresa. I think no one understands the ruthlessness of the Destiny organization better than you." As she spoke, she slowly put away the terminal device in her hand.

"Every year, Destiny secretly recruits thousands of test subjects, and most of these poor children are orphans with no one to rely on. Therefore, how many people truly care about their lives and deaths..."

However, at that moment, Theresa suddenly interrupted Patrick. She knelt down, gently stroking the injured girl's shoulder, and said tenderly.

“No, Patrick, it’s not that no one cares about their fate. At least, I will care about them, just as that person once taught me.”

Then, Theresa raised her head, looked around at the terrified and helpless girls, and gently comforted them, "You can hide here for two days for now. When the time is right, I will personally escort you to safety."

“While I agree with your idea, it’s absolutely impossible! You’re blatantly violating the rules!” Patrick said sternly, her eyes fixed on Theresa.

"According to the rules of Destiny, these test subjects must be sent to Destiny headquarters to continue to undergo further experiments."

"Because each of them has already been injected with Honkai energy reagent, if we simply exile them to the outside world like this... the consequences would be unimaginable!"

However, before Patrick could finish speaking, Theresa interrupted him again without any politeness, "Have you heard of St. Freya Academy, Patrick? With your knowledge, you must have heard of this name."

After Patrick nodded slightly, Theresa slowly continued, "Just recently, I specifically applied to my grandfather... His Excellency the Bishop, hoping to obtain an artificial floating island from the Far East Branch."

"And now, this request has been approved! In that place, I will secretly take in these girls who are being used as experimental subjects."

At this point, Theresa's eyes gleamed. "I believe that one day, these girls will be able to successfully control the power within their bodies."

"And they'll return to normal, ordinary lives. And who knows, some of them might even grow into outstanding Valkyries like you someday!"

After hearing Theresa's words, Patrick's face instantly turned serious, and he fell into a brief silence. Although he was deeply moved by Theresa's determination.

“Theresa, I must say, your selfless act is truly admirable. But have you carefully considered the serious consequences that this will bring?” Patrick said slowly.

“The Mandate of Heaven has always had strict rules and regulations. If anyone dares to openly violate its principles, they will likely face extremely severe punishment and may even lose everything they have.”

Then, his gaze fixed on Theresa, and he added, "Furthermore, the Honkai energy trapped inside the girls' bodies is not something that can be easily controlled."

"If we're not careful, they could very well break free and get out of control. The resulting disaster would be unimaginable..."

Despite Patrick's persuasion, Theresa showed no sign of backing down. She suddenly stood up, her previously gentle gaze now unusually resolute.

"Of course I am aware of the risks involved! But whenever I think of those poor children suffering endless pain and torment, my heart cannot find peace. I absolutely cannot turn a blind eye to their suffering!"

"I am fully prepared mentally and willing to bear all the possible adverse consequences on my own. Because I firmly believe that I will be able to find an effective way to help these children get rid of the troubles caused by Honkai energy."

"This was not just an impulsive act made on a whim, but a decision made after repeated and careful consideration!"

Hearing Theresa's impassioned words, Patrick was slightly moved. Looking deeply at the kind young woman before him, he silently admired her perseverance.

Finally, after a long sigh, Patrick nodded slightly, indicating that he would no longer stop Theresa's actions.

"Alright, alright, since you've made up your mind, I won't waste any more words. After all, you're in charge of this mission, and as a team member, I only have the option of obeying orders."

"Thank you, Patrick. I feel so much safer with you around."

Then, the two men began to carefully inspect the other cells again, leaving no corner unchecked, making sure that no poor girl trapped there was missed.

Finally, when the last cell door was slowly pushed open, the girls, like little birds, carefully walked out of their respective cages and gradually gathered together.

They nestled together, their eyes filled with uncertainty about the unknown future. These flowers, which had once suffered so much, now appeared so fragile and vulnerable.

Theresa took a deep breath to compose herself, then walked step by step to the group of trembling girls. She bent down, trying to make her voice sound soft and gentle.

"My children, I know you have endured unimaginable suffering in this dark and hopeless place. But please believe me, from this moment on, everything will be alright. You will return to a normal life."

Upon hearing these words, the girls were initially taken aback, but then, as if grasping at a lifeline, they nodded vigorously. Tears streamed down their already haggard faces, leaving heartbreaking streaks.

At that moment, a petite girl with delicate features timidly raised her hand from the crowd and asked in a trembling voice, "Is...is it really okay? Can we really never go back to that horrible laboratory again?"

Theresa's heart tightened, and she quickly stepped forward, gently stroking the girl's hair, answering with the tenderness of a mother comforting a wounded child.

"Of course! Those painful days are completely over. Everything that happened here will be a distant past. From now on, each of you will begin a brand new chapter in your lives."

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