Honkai Impact: The Dream Keeper

When Long Qiao and Bronya reappeared in front of everyone, they walked in hand in hand.

“Hiss… there’s something wrong with these two…” Men Mo said, stroking his chin.

"Judging from Long Qiao and Bronya's expressions... could they really be together?" Qingmo asked doubtfully.

"Alright, you two stop guessing and start voting," Long Qiao said as she walked over.

“I’m sure everyone has made their choices, let’s start voting,” Theresa said as she approached.

As the countdown ended... everyone set an example: Theresa, Einstein, Yunshan, and Menmo were one, while Mei, Bronya, Ghost Zhang Qing, Qingmo, Long Qiao, and Tesla were two.

"Six to four, Option Two won," Einstein said.

“It seems we need to split up,” Theresa said.

“Theresa and I have discussed it. If we choose option two, it’s impossible to let Long Qiao face the threat of death alone. So our suggestion is that Long Qiao, Ms. Theresa, Qing Mo, Bronya, and I will board the Hyperion together to meet up with Cocolia and transfer the Gem of Desire,” Einstein said.

"The rest of you will take Helios to the Anti-Entropy headquarters and use the equipment there to repair the humanoid machines. This is a decision made after considering everyone's situation. What do you all think?" Einstein said.

"Hmm... Is that so? That's fine..." Long Qiao said after thinking for a moment.

“I think it’s fine,” Yunshan said.

“Hmm… Bronya has no objection either,” Bronya said.

"Since there are no objections, let's proceed with this plan."

"Hey, Mei, you guys have to be careful. If anything happens, have your brother Mo and Zhang Qing take the blame. They're tough as nails," Long Qiao instructed.

"Pfft... Got it, let's go then."

After saying that, the ten men split into two groups and went to their respective destinations.

Four hours later, in the western Pacific Ocean, over the Mariana Islands—

“We are still 15 kilometers away from the rendezvous coordinates provided by Cocolia, but the communication interference here is severe, and we have been unable to contact her,” Einstein said.

"Can you find out the cause of the interference?" Theresa asked.

"The cause is unknown, but unusual Honkai energy reactions were detected on nearby islands," Einstein replied.

"Not only that, there are also some old friends..." Long Qiao said coldly after sensing the resonance from the Orphnochs.

“Is it Orphnoch?” Bronya asked.

“That’s right, and I’m afraid it’s not just Orphnoch…” Long Qiao said in a low voice.

"Could you please investigate this?" Einstein asked.

“No problem, leave it to us,” Qingmo said.

Once the group arrived on the island, they immediately went on high alert.

"Everyone, be careful. We don't know what dangers are lurking on this island, so stay alert," Theresa said.

Long Qiao and Qing Mo transformed into Kamen Riders and walked at the forefront of the group. At the same time, various Honkai Beasts suddenly appeared in front of them. Long Qiao and Qing Mo each took out their weapons and blocked the Honkai Beasts' attacks. Bronya looked at Long Qiao's back and her thoughts returned to the scene on the deck where Long Qiao had spoken to her.

--remember--

"Bronya... I... like you. Will you be my girlfriend?"

"Huh? Coincidentally, why do you like Bronya?"

"I just like you, I can't explain it, but I just like you."

"...Actually, Bronya also likes Choco..."

"This necklace is for you."

"Why give it to Bronya?"

"This necklace is both a token of our love and my talisman. It's very useful, so wear it."

"All right……"

"Hehe, this time, I beat you, Miss Genius Hacker."

—End of flashback—

"Huh? Bronya, why is your face so red?" Theresa asked.

"……fine……"

Just then, the ground began to tremble, and a huge gray monster appeared, resembling a rhinoceros but much larger. When it saw Long Qiao, it suddenly went berserk and charged straight at Long Qiao.

"Oh no, it's the Orphnoch-Ophione, holy crap!"

The horn of the Optimus Orphnoch struck Long Qiao in the chest. In an instant, Long Qiao felt as if he had been hit by a passenger plane and was sent flying backward in front of Theresa and Bronya, spitting out blood.

"Skillful!" Bronya exclaimed eagerly.

"Hey! Third brother, are you alright?" Qingmo called out.

"Pfft...cough cough, not good. This beast broke three of my ribs. Luckily I was wearing Faiz armor. If I wasn't, I would have been sent to my death." Long Qiao stood up after lying on the ground for a while and said.

The next second, Long Qiao immediately transformed into his Burst form, pointed the Photon Shattering Sword at the Alpha-toothed Rhinoceros Orphino, and said.

"Come on, if I don't kill you this time, I'll be your grandson!"

After saying that, Long Qiao directly walked towards the Alpha-toothed Rhinoceros Orphnoch with his sword. One slash struck Orphnoch and sparks flew everywhere. One slash... two slashes... On the other hand, Orphnoch was howling in agony as Long Qiao slashed it several times. Its eyes turned crimson red and it entered a berserk state.

"Has it gone berserk?" Qingmo frowned, but quickly relaxed, because Long Qiao's current combat power was no longer something these Orphnochs could match.

"How dare a mere rhinoceros be so insolent in front of me? Die!"

Long Qiao manipulated the photon domain levitation device to fly into the air, then raised the Photon Shattering Sword high. The Photon Shattering Sword extended into a huge blade of photon blood. Long Qiao gripped the Photon Shattering Sword and charged straight at the Orphnoch, slashing at the Orphnoch's huge head with a single blow, separating its head and body. Long Qiao then turned the sword around and slashed horizontally again, splitting the huge Orphnoch in two. The spurting blood splattered on Faiz's armor, adding a touch of sinister aura to him.

Long Qiao glanced at Bronya and then spoke to Qing Mo, saying, "Let's go and continue searching for Cocolia's whereabouts. I feel we're not far from her."