Honkai Impact: The Dream Keeper

"The conclusion is quite obvious, isn't it? Look at these mechs, manufactured like they were copied and pasted; the internal technology leaks are already quite serious," Tesla said.

"Didn't the reverse entropy team detect it?" Long Qiao asked.

"You can't find it, can you? Because I had my suspicions while I was inside, but there was no evidence of betrayal," Qingmo said.

“Indeed, Ein and I have suspected others again, but we have no evidence. Besides, there are too many complicated things between us. Let’s talk about it later. I need to clean up the engine room first before I can feel at ease.”

"World Serpent's mechs are breaking through the outer defenses and entering the engine room," Mei said.

"Could it be that the Gray Serpent wants the technology of the Moon Throne?" Long Qiao asked疑惑地.

“If that’s the case, then we absolutely cannot let these mechs get any closer to here,” Qingmo said.

After saying that, Long Qiao and Qing Mo transformed into skulls and confronted the mechs. Under the bombardment of the Flying Eagle Gatling gun and the skull Magnum, these mechs were completely unable to fight back and were instantly smashed to pieces.

"Fake mech, die!" Tesla shouted angrily.

"It's not like you did the work, why are you yelling so loudly?" Long Qiao said, embarrassed.

"Because I really dislike these mechs!"

"Phew... finally all cleaned up. Judging from the number of people boarding the ship, it's not a big deal," Theresa said.

"But you won't be happy if too many come..." Long Qiao muttered softly.

“Tsk…maybe we’re all wrong. What Grey Serpent wants isn’t the engine, but…” Tesla said.

"..."

"..."

Meanwhile, some things also happened in Bronya's area, but fortunately, the facilities have all been restored to operation.

"The facilities... are all back in operation?" Theresa asked in surprise.

"So... what exactly does Gray Serpent want?! Stop keeping us in suspense! The audience and readers are not happy to see this!" Long Qiao complained angrily.

“Grey Serpent… is gone. That guy stopped hacking into the Hyperion system, but I don’t know exactly what he did to the system,” Einstein said as he walked over.

"We must temporarily lock down the Hyperion main system and the Anti-Entropy database to investigate the losses."

“Dr. Einstein… Bronya saw some past records while resisting the Gray Serpent invasion, the ‘Eye of the Abyss’… and what is the ‘Sea of ​​Quanta’? What the Gray Serpent is looking for is in the research records of the Anti-Entropy database. What exactly did Anti-Entropy discover in its research on the ‘Sea of ​​Quanta’ a year ago?” Bronya said.

“…I understand. I will tell you all the details of the experiment a year ago, but first we must sail to the coordinates where Cocolia sent us the request for help,” Einstein said.

"Everything is connected to 'Sea Abyss City,' a city of ruins from a pre-civilization era hidden deep beneath the sea. There, Alliance Leader Walter awaits us."

"Huh? What's that old man Walter doing there?" Long Qiao asked, bewildered.

"..."

"Alright, let's take a look at the humanoid machine first," Qingmo said.

"...Tsk..."

“I have severed the connection between the humanoid machine and the Hyperion main system. We currently lack the necessary equipment, and perhaps only the specialized equipment at Anti-Entropy headquarters can awaken her,” Einstein said.

“But what about Cocolia?” Tesla asked.

“According to her, Destiny has already mobilized a large force to seize the Gem of Desire, and she urgently needs support. If even this gem falls into Destiny’s hands, things will be in serious trouble,” Tesla said.

"...I just discussed this topic with Ms. Theresa. Considering the current situation, there are two options. One is to ignore Cocolia's request, return directly to Anti-Entropy headquarters to repair the humanoid machine, abandon the Gem of Desire, and prioritize finding Kiana's whereabouts. Working together can minimize the risks, but if we do that, the Gem will definitely be lost, and...Cocolia and her troops will be in grave danger," Einstein said.

"How about we split up? I'll go find Cocolia with Lao Mo and Mo Ge, and then Zhang Qing, Yunshan, and you guys can go back to headquarters?" Long Qiao said.

"That's what I think too, but I'm also afraid that we'll be defeated one by one, or that our side will be overrun," Einstein said.

“Well then… I’m the strongest here, so I’ll go to Cocolia’s base alone. Even if I can’t win, I still have a way to escape,” Long Qiao said seriously.

“But… what if you don’t have time to escape?” Bronya asked.

"Then let's gamble," Long Qiao said, taking out the hair tie that Bronya had given her and tying it up.

"Bet? What are you betting on?" Menmo asked, puzzled.

"I'm betting... my physical limits and my life, not to mention I still have a final trump card," Long Qiao said with a smile.

"Are you serious?"

"correct."

"No! We can't gamble with your life!" Bronya suddenly shouted.

“Bronya?…”

"Alright, alright, let's vote. There are two options. We'll start voting in five minutes," Qingmo said.

“…Okay…I’ll go up on the deck and get some fresh air.” Long Qiao said and turned to walk towards the deck, while Bronya followed because she was worried about Long Qiao.

On deck——

"It's unusually cool today, isn't it, Bronya?" Long Qiao said, opening her eyes and turning around after feeling the breeze with her eyes closed.

"Um……"

“Bronya… I’m the kind of person who never fights a battle I’m not confident of winning. The reason I chose to go and rescue Cocolia alone is because I’m sure I’ll come back. Don’t forget I still have the Orphnoch as a trump card,” Long Qiao said, looking at the scenery in the distance.

“But… Bronya won’t choose the second option. Bronya won’t gamble with your life!” Bronya said, biting her lip.

"Isn't Cocolia your mother?"

“But she has harmed Mei, you, and…Seele…Bronya doesn’t want to put you in danger because of her…” Bronya said in a low voice, bowing her head slightly.

"Well... Bronya, let's follow your heart and pinky swear. I won't die, I'm very strong." Long Qiao said with a smile, half-squatting down and extending her little finger to Bronya.

“Bronya… wants to see her again. Bronya has many things she wants to confirm with her,” Bronya said, pulling Long Qiao’s head with her little finger.

“That’s right, Bronya…” Long Qiao suddenly said.

"what happened?"

“Bronya…I…”

Long Qiao suddenly leaned close to Bronya's face and whispered something in her ear.