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

Huberian

Himeko leaned back lazily in her chair, watching the little girl on the large screen above the cockpit, and said languidly, "Hey Theresa, have you taken care of those old fogies at the Far East branch?"

Theresa nodded upon hearing Himeko's words, a smile playing on her lips. "Of course. Those guys dared to challenge the headmaster; they really don't know their place. However, they were pragmatic enough to compromise in the end."

After saying that, Theresa put her legs on the table, took out a bag of potato chips, and started eating them in big bites. "After all, the impact of the collapse disaster in Changkong City is too great. Even if they don't agree, there's nothing they can do."

"That's good," Himeko's voice carried a hint of relief. "Now we can focus on dealing with the situation in Changkong City, which is quite strange right now."

Theresa took a bite of a potato chip, making a crunching sound, then took a sip of water before replying, "To be honest, I'm also puzzled. This has never happened before. Could it be that someone eliminated the Herrscher beforehand?"

"Who knows? The Hyperion will be entering Changkong City soon too. We'll find out soon enough whether a Herrscher will appear." Himeko stood up and stretched.

"If there really is someone who takes down the Herrscher beforehand, I hope he's a handsome young man."

"Stop daydreaming!" Theresa glanced at Himeko's figure with displeasure, bit off the potato chip in her mouth, and then looked at her with a serious expression.

"I'm not kidding, you know what I'm going to say: don't use it unless absolutely necessary..."

Before Theresa could finish speaking, Himeko's adjutant rushed into the captain's cabin, carrying an instrument. "Major Himeko, there's a new situation in Changkong City. We hope you can take a look."

"I understand, I understand. What could possibly happen now? Could it be worse than the appearance of a Herrscher?" Himeko took the instrument handed to her by her adjutant; it displayed a series of complex waveforms and data. "What... what is this?"

"This is the Honkai energy fluctuation we just received," the adjutant explained solemnly. "Although it's not as strong as the Herrschers, it has been increasing since it appeared."

Himeko frowned and looked at Theresa. "So it's an unknown entity? The frequency of this signal is very special, completely different from the frequency of the previous Herrschers."

"Also, please take a look at this." The adjutant swallowed hard, his hands trembling as he tapped a few times on a tablet, and a holographic image appeared among the group. "I... have never seen either of these creatures before. The unknown Honkai energy fluctuations also emanated from them."

Himeko and Theresa stared intently at the holographic image after hearing this. It showed the scene of the symbiotic Black Seele's tyrannical pseudo-Honkai emperor, which only stopped after the pseudo-Honkai emperor self-destructed.

Himeko was alright, but when Theresa saw the holographic image of Chen Yuan, the potato chips in her hand fell to the ground with a 'thud,' and her eyes gradually filled with tears.

Theresa wiped her eyes with her sleeve, reaching out her small hand to touch the image of Chen Yuan in her mind, thinking to herself, 'Is it you...? You've returned?'

Himeko and her adjutant did not notice Theresa's strange behavior. After watching the holographic image, they both fell silent.

"This image was captured by a drone that was surveying the ground. Unfortunately, our drone was also destroyed by the explosion of that unknown Honkai Beast."

"We suspect that the Honkai Beast is likely a variant of a Temple-class Honkai Beast, and may have even reached the level of a Honkai Emperor." The adjutant continued, looking at Chen Yuan, who was paused in the holographic image, with lingering fear.

"Furthermore, this humanoid creature has not appeared in any information. Given that he can turn his tentacles into weapons, the only person similar to him is the former Herrscher of Reason."

"The Herrscher of Reason..." Himeko looked at the crazed appearance of Chenyuan in the image, as well as the tentacles growing around his body, and rubbed her forehead in disappointment.

"I used to fantasize that Herrschers were terrifying creatures covered in tentacles and slime, but seeing them in person still makes me a little..."

“Himeko…” Hearing Himeko’s words, Theresa patted her cheeks, trying to make her expression appear normal. “I knew you were a bit… well, I didn’t expect your imagination to be so vivid.”

“But don’t worry. That guy isn’t a Herrscher. Besides, I think I know what the Herrschers in Changkong City are all about now. Anyway, you can relax.” Theresa finished speaking and relaxed in her chair.

"Huh!!!" Himeko's eyes widened at Theresa's expression. Having known Theresa for so long, this was the first time she'd ever seen the little girl look at her like that.

It was like encountering one's own guardian, a look of reassurance and dependence in his eyes. This involuntarily aroused Himeko's curiosity.

"Theresa, do you know something?" Himeko asked suspiciously.

"No!!! I don't know anything!!!" Hearing Himeko say this, Theresa jumped up from her chair and onto the table. "Himeko, you have to bring that guy back, you have to!!! It's the headmaster's order!!"

After saying this, without paying attention to Himeko and her adjutant's bewildered expressions, Theresa hung up the communication first. Looking at her flushed face in the mirror, Theresa walked to a wall with her short legs.

By standing on tiptoe, Theresa touched a small protrusion and pressed it down hard. A stone slab on the wall opened with a sound, revealing a hidden compartment.

Theresa reached into the hidden compartment and took out a slightly yellowed photograph. In the photo, Theresa was smiling happily, and next to her, a tiny person poked their head out, making a 'yes' sign.

On the other side, Himeko and her adjutant exchanged glances. After coughing twice, Himeko put away the instruments in her hands and looked at her adjutant: "How far is the Hyperion from Changkong City?"

The adjutant quickly replied, "We expect to enter Changkong City's airspace in ten minutes, Major Himeko."

"Notify all combat teams to prepare; we may face some unexpected situations," Himeko said seriously. "Especially that mysterious creature."

"Understood!" Upon hearing this, the adjutant immediately ran out of the captain's cabin to carry out Himeko's orders. The latter, thinking about Theresa's expression earlier, muttered to herself, "Theresa... something's up..."

Back to the present, the little ones looked up and watched as several small planes gradually descended from the warship and landed beside them. Blackie and Bronya instinctively assumed attack stances, while Kiana shielded Raiden Mei behind her.

“There’s no need, Bronya, Seele. They won’t hurt us.” Hidden within Bronya’s body, Chenyuan said in a deep voice. “Listen to me, just stay here quietly.”

"Understood, Brother Chenyuan."

Upon hearing Chen Yuan's words, Bronya and Hei hope immediately suppressed their hostility and stood quietly in place. A short while later, Valkyries wielding various weapons and guns surrounded them.

"What are you all standing here for! Hurry up and search for survivors! Form groups of five and set off immediately!" Just then, a voice rang out, and the Valkyries shuddered, instantly beginning preparations according to Himeko's orders.

A few seconds later, only Himeko remained in front of everyone. "Honestly, if you don't discipline them for three days, they'll be climbing on the roof and tearing off the tiles. When I have some free time, I'll give you all a good special training session." Himeko muttered, looking at the little ones.

"Hey, you little girls over there, call your leader out. I don't have that much time to waste on you."

Upon hearing Himeko's words, Bronya and Kuroki's gazes sharpened instantly. Kuroki gripped the 'Nursery Rhyme' in her hand tightly, as if she would strike at Himeko the next second if she made any move.

"Calm down, Seele." Chenyuan emerged from Bronya's body, mimicking a tiny figure and sitting on Bronya's shoulder. "Nice to meet you, Miss Himeko. My name is Chenyuan."

"Oh? You actually recognize me~ Not bad, young man." Himeko's previously lackluster expression instantly brightened when she saw Chenyuan's original appearance.

I thought it was a monster, but it turned out to be a handsome young man. Although he's a bit small, he's still pleasing to the eye. He's much better than the holographic image with its gaping maw and tentacles.

"Himeko Murata, the ace of the Far East Branch. I can't possibly not recognize her." Chen Yuan jumped off Bronya's shoulder, waved his hand, and Bronya and Kuroki took a few steps back, giving the two of them some space.

Seeing this, Himeko carefully examined Chenyuan before her. Although he was small in stature, she could indeed sense an unusual aura about him.

"I see. Chenyuan, that's an interesting name." Himeko raised an eyebrow, her gaze scrutinizing.

"It's clear you're not an ordinary person. Can you tell me how you got into Changkong City, and what your connection is to the collapse of Changkong City?"

“It’s a very simple question, Miss Himeko.” Chen Yuan said with a smile, in a calm tone. “I am the Third Herrscher.”

"What!" Chen Yuan's words shocked everyone present, especially Bronya and Seele. But before they could say anything, Chen Yuan forced them back with a look.

"No, that Herrscher isn't Mr. Chenyuan! It's me..." Raiden Mei hadn't finished speaking when she felt a pain in her neck, her consciousness became increasingly blurred, and the last thing she saw was Chenyuan's calm smiling face.

'Well done, Kiana.' Back when they returned, Chenyuan had told Kiana about this and asked her to help him knock Mei unconscious.

We absolutely cannot let Raiden Mei undergo that surgery, planting a bomb in her heart or anything like that—it's too gory!