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“There’s been a malfunction. It seems we have to make repairs here first.” Einstein glanced at the dashboard, then calmly turned and left the driver’s seat.

"Let's go down and see if we can get in through another entrance. We can't just leave the headmaster inside alone." Himeko grabbed the back of her hair, feeling a headache coming on.

“Seele, you can stay here and keep watch. Bronya and Himeko-sensei, go down and take a look,” Bronya said.

"Yes, Bronya, be careful."

The teacher and student arrived at the gate and examined the surrounding structure.

"It seems the Herrscher didn't leave any other switches. He's definitely a shrewd guy," Himeko said.

Bronya is inclined to think that it's in some trouble right now.

"Oh? Why do you say that?"

Himeko had always admired this student's intelligence.

Bronya held up one finger: "First of all, it hasn't appeared in front of us since the headmaster entered. Compared to Durandal's combat power, we are not such a difficult opponent. Therefore, Bronya believes that the Herrscher is probably having to divert its strength to deal with others now."

"...Although I'm reluctant to admit it, it's true."

Although Bronya didn't elaborate, Himeko felt a chill run down her spine just from imagining the situation she described.

In other words, Durandal is still active, but she is being restrained by the Herrscher.

According to intelligence, Bai Yan's strength is considered to be close to Durandal's, which means that the Herrscher could easily deal with them while simultaneously dealing with those two.

"On the other hand, Bronya believes that this Herrscher's target is Kiana."

Himeko thought for a moment and nodded, "That's true, but what is it about Kiana that it's after?"

“Power. Bronya can’t think of anything else besides that.”

"Gemstones... So what do these things mean to a Herrscher..."

Bronya blinked and looked to the other side of the Dominion Theater.

"Himeko-sensei, let's go take a look over there first."

"it is good."

World Serpent.

"My Lord, aren't we going in yet?" Gray Serpent asked.

"There's no need to rush. Let them scout ahead first. After all, our need for exterminating Herrschers is relatively low."

Mebius looked at the gray snake: "Don't forget, although we have many alternative plans, we only have one goal to achieve so far. Everything else is unimportant."

The gray snake bowed its head: "Yes, Your Majesty."

The jackal just listened, not daring to speak.

Anna felt a little anxious.

Mebius observed both of their reactions.

"Your Bai Yanfu is very lucky. Even if something happens to him, his master from the immortal boat won't stand idly by."

"That woman has still disappeared without a trace. What do you think that means?"

Anna was taken aback, then looked a little embarrassed: "I understand, Dr. Möbius."

Mebius gave a soft snort and stopped looking at her.

Volume 1: Chapter 113: When the Female Boss Falls into Her Own Hands

Kiana struggled, but the golden threads remained tightly entangled, preventing her from breaking free.

We lost this game.

Bai Yan weighed the silk thread in his hand and shook his head: "It's still too light. I need to have Mei come back and cook more."

He manipulated the Otto puppets in the theater, continuing the performance.

"It seems your strength is insufficient to sustain your fighting spirit. Your family and close friends are now in my hands. How will you save them?"

The Otto doll stroked its chin, its expression contorted for a moment, as if deep in thought.

“Ah, that’s it!” He held up a finger. “Why not just hand over the power? That way, we won’t have to face that Herrscher, and we can save our family and friends. Wouldn’t that be wonderful?”

"Wishful thinking! I won't fall for your tricks!"

Kiana continued to struggle, her white hair soaked with sweat, silver strands clinging to her temples, and her clothes tattered from the intense movements, giving her a unique and alluring appearance.

Her gaze was fierce, like that of a large, white cat with its fur standing on end.

“Very good, very spirited,” the Otto puppet clapped. “But you’ve forgotten one thing: you don’t just have me as your enemy now.”

"..."

Kiana's movements faltered.

The doll walked gracefully to her side, circled her a few times, and its eyes swept back and forth, making Kiana's skin crawl.

"How about we play a game? This game is called... well, the name doesn't matter. You just need to know that in this game you will be facing more than one level boss."

"What do you mean?" Kiana asked warily.

Do you remember the other little one inside you?

The Otto doll made a heart shape with its hands, which seemed to represent the soul.

Kiana felt a chill run down her spine upon seeing this, but upon hearing these words, her heart suddenly felt heavy.

"Wouldn't it be interesting to have her as one of the bosses? Hehehe..."

"..."

"Don't put too much pressure on yourself. You also have power, for example, uh... love?"

The Otto doll pointed to Theresa, who had just been electrocuted, not far away.

"She knew you weren't the niece she used to know, but she still rushed to save you. Isn't that a rare and precious kind of affection?"

“Let me tell you something in secret,” the doll suddenly leaned close to her ear and lowered its voice, “Your dad loves you very much, but he was afraid that the little kid inside you would go berserk if he saw him, so he quietly left, and you’ve been cursing him behind his back for so many years.”

Kiana was speechless.

"He's missing a hand now because you went berserk for a time; I made sure to pay attention to these details when I became like him!"

"Hey, don't be so down. In the words of you respectable people, this love can give you strength!"

"Wait a minute, are you going to feel guilty and cause your team to suffer a crushing defeat in the next battle? What kind of script is this...?"

The Otto doll looked terrified, clutching its head as if it had fallen into some kind of despair.

"Ah! I can't accept this! Kiana Kaslana, pull yourself together! Otherwise, if you let a villain like me laugh so easily, then—then Cecilia's death, Siegfried's serious injury, and your aunt's sacrifice—wouldn't all of that have been for nothing?!"

After saying that, Otto's expression changed, and a strange smile appeared on his lips.

"Hehehehehe!" it burst into laughter.

"I haven't even used my full strength yet, and Kiana Kaslana is already in despair! In despair!"

Then it took a step and opened its arms.

"Can anyone else do it?!"

"Don't get cocky, Herrscher of a Thousand, I'm not as fragile as you make me out to be!" Kiana retorted in a deep voice, trying to sound brave.

The Otto doll stopped smiling and stood still.

His lips twitched, as if he was holding back some funny joke, wanting to wait a while before revealing it.

"So, are you ready for the first game, Miss Kiana, who is the most super cute girl in the universe?" the doll asked seriously.

"...Bring on whatever tricks you have!"

Kiana has figured it out. Reason can no longer break the deadlock in the current situation, so she might as well do her best to deal with all the tricks of this Herrscher.

Fight! Fight as hard as you can, no matter the outcome!

However, she saw the Otto doll come closer and whisper in her ear.

"Just now, right here in the Domination Theater, you quietly accumulated a lot of Honkai energy, which is like having your SP maxed out in a game."

"So are you ready? I'm about to unleash a powerful skill."

"...Alright, since you have no objections, then I will recite the incantation."

“Ich liebe dich…”

As soon as she uttered those words, Kiana's gaze gradually lost focus.

She shook her head hard, then bit her lip, and blood instantly seeped out.

"No, I can't...can't..."

In an unknown location, Bai Yan stared intently at Kiana, not missing a single detail.

In her field of vision, Kiana involuntarily closed her eyes.

He exhaled a breath of stale air and glanced at Durandal, who was still "finding her way".

"Or should I throw the silly goose out so I can focus on dealing with this? No, she can still break in through the wreckage in a bit."

"Moreover, if Sirin manages to suppress Kiana, she'll have to personally beat up her bad sister."

"After all, I still have to deal with other people who might break in later."

Thinking of this, Bai Yan scratched his head in frustration.

"Kiana should have heard everything I said earlier, right?"

"For the sake of her family and friends, she must be determined enough; at the very least, this sense of responsibility will drive her to fight to the death."

"I think it should be okay... never mind, I'll trust her for now."

Shaking his head, Bai Yan turned his attention to the area outside the theater.

"I think I went a bit too far; the Hyperion can't be driven anymore."

"But it has to be heavy, otherwise I'll be exposed if I fire that shot."

"Let Dr. Tesla cry, it's all for saving the world."

"Let everyone suffer, I'll bear the blame!"

Bai Yan's gaze sharpened, and he couldn't help but snort coldly before getting up and leaving for a small cubicle within an imaginary space.

The moment he stepped in, the darkness in the cubicle vanished.

Rita, who was hanging there, looked up and smiled as soon as she saw Bai Yan.

"Are you happy now?" Bai Yan asked irritably.

The voice was still Bai Yan's, because she needed to maintain her fighting strength.

"Does Xiaoyan still want to call me to vent her frustrations?"

"You seem to really want to be electrocuted?"

For some reason, Rita's face turned slightly red.

Because the "Bai Yan" before us is quite different from the one before.

The most obvious change is his height. In the past year, Bai Yan has grown exceptionally tall, probably reaching a period of rapid growth. He is now almost as tall as Otto.

Then there's her aura. Since she didn't try to recreate her past persona, the current "Bai Yan" is both heroic and charming.

Even if Durandal stood side by side with her, Rita would still be unable to look away.

Now, Bai Yan stepped forward and grabbed her chin, asking in an interrogative tone, "Bad sister, did you also hire people from World Snake?"

"The thought that even Xiao Yan is still struggling to escape made me anxious and confused... I'm sorry, I lost my composure."

"So, are you ready to accept punishment?"

Rita was startled: "Xiao Yan, that kind of thing... never mind, Sister Rita knows she was wrong..."

Electrocution would only make her lose control even more.

"Okay, I won't shock you, but there are other punishments waiting for you here."

Bai Yan raised his phone without expression.