Collapse, survive

"..."

Himeko just glared at him.

"Don't worry, I'm not that wasteful."

Fang Jie smiled gently: "I once read a story where, under the orders of invaders from outer space, a billion humans organized themselves, drove everyone on the planet to Oceania as their last refuge, and cut off their food supply—the terrified humanity asked the extraterrestrial visitors, 'What will we eat?'"

Himeko was frightened by the story; adults shouldn't listen to such scary stories.

Fang Jie still smiled and said, "Look around, friends, look around: so many kangaroos."

"Sir, this joke is not funny."

Yae Sakura finally stood up for justice and told Fang Jie to stop scaring people.

"I am serious."

Fang Jie wasn't joking; he clapped his hands lightly, as if he had done something.

The rain curtain, like a sword, shrouded the entire Oceania, including the sea. A dim world seemed to exist only for the rain, as if everything was trapped within this world made up of torrential downpour.

For Fang Jie, the rain curtain that connects heaven and earth is the realm of all things he can manipulate, giving him a sense of oneness with the universe. He can sense everything through this, so naturally he wouldn't overlook the many kangaroos scurrying around in the rain...

So, let's do it.

Himeko then realized that he must have done something!

"I will take 70% of the kangaroos with me, which you can think of as killing them all."

Crossing the sea on frozen ice is not his limit, and Fang Jie does not like projecting life, especially animals.

Considering that Bellberg will likely face condemnation and strange looks from his best friend if he goes back and more memories resurface... he might as well just kill off a batch of gifts now.

He even brought Natasha's teddy bear as a gift for everyone on the train back.

Himeko was completely baffled by this. Seventy percent of the kangaroos? They were all killed?

Himeko found it hard to imagine that scene, but Fang Jie had no need to tell such a lie.

Yae Sakura nodded to her: "Yes."

She had no reason to lie.

Tomorrow she can watch the news: a large cold wave passed through Oceania, bringing heavy snowfall and causing a sudden mass extinction of kangaroos, the cause of which is unknown.

But it's entirely conceivable that they all died suddenly, and the world lost 70% of its kangaroos overnight.

"why?"

You reappeared, took me away again, invaded the Oceania branch, and unleashed an unparalleled natural disaster... killing so many kangaroos?

Indeed, this is a bolt from the blue for many kangaroo lovers.

Fang Jie also likes kangaroos, explaining, "Probably for...eating?"

"Kangaroo doesn't taste good!"

Ji Zi argued her case logically.

Fang Jie frowned, somewhat persuaded: "Indeed, but there's no other way but to accept it."

After all, if he can even accept tree branches, his good brother will definitely like it too. If all else fails, just add a lethal amount of sugar for flavor.

Himeko, you seem to be taking your good fortune for granted.

"I didn't exterminate kangaroos, it's only about 70%, they're practically useless animals..."

"It's not that it's useless, the kangaroo..."

Himeko was thinking.

Yae Sakura couldn't comment on their argument, but she did agree with Fang Jie's approach; hunting to supplement the family income was something she could understand.

Let's put this matter behind us for now, no matter how much it causes a global sensation, dominates all social media platforms, or sparks countless discussions on related topics...

Now, forget about the damn kangaroo and get back to the paralyzed Oceania branch.

……

……

"hateful!"

Shivering and sheltering in the base where the cold wave had suddenly descended, the Snow Lotus Squad no longer considered what was happening before them as extreme weather.

That's too much of a coincidence! Were we chosen by a downdraft? That's even more of a coincidence than being struck by lightning!

"Retreat! Retreat! Turn on the base's air conditioning... Damn it, I knew it would be this cold near the equator..."

The Valkyries are superhuman after all; even in freezing weather, it doesn't stop them from taking action to protect... the paralyzed base, especially the secret research department deep inside.

Here, some people, after realizing the current situation, gathered together and went crazy.

"This is illogical. How could a temperature of just under ten degrees below zero possibly paralyze the base!"

This is completely illogical. As a branch of the Heavenly Mandate, a wealthy and powerful military organization, how could they not consider disaster resistance? The construction quality is top-notch.

How could it have been paralyzed so easily? Was the construction fund embezzled by the bishop?

"It must be a collapse!"

Right there in the research department, a girl with dark blue-green hair that seemed out of place among the researchers was making a solemn vow. This was an easy conclusion to draw, especially since she was a Valkyrie.

She is Wendy, a dignified A-rank Valkyrie. Apart from her, there is only one other A-rank Valkyrie in the entire Oceania branch. The captain and vice-captain of the Snow Lotus Squad are only B-rank.

Furthermore, Wendy is not an ordinary A-rank Valkyrie, but an A-rank Valkyrie who is the candidate for the fourth S-rank Valkyrie in Schicksal.

"It's no use, all the machines in the base are broken, the internal elevators have stopped working, this is too chaotic, we can't get out, our experiments..."

The researchers were completely panicked. They were just ordinary researchers, without the power of a Valkyrie. If they were exposed to the Honkai...

What's even more frightening is that they haven't received any alarms from the Honkai energy detection system yet.

That is, there is no Honkai energy reaction.

"This scale of Honkai, without even a detectable Honkai energy reaction, as if it were just a natural phenomenon... How is that possible? Silently paralyzing the base, something the Honkai Beasts couldn't do, it must be a Grand Honkai, it must be a Herrscher!"

"The experiment is not yet complete, and without an 'S' rank, how can we contend with a Herrscher?"

"No, we must send the Gem of Desire away..."

They participated in the research on the Gem of Desire and know a lot—it was a secret research project launched by Schicksal, hoping to develop weapons that could rival the Herrschers by using the Gem of Desire, which contains the power of the Herrscher of Wind.

This requires a prototype, and Wendy, an 'S' class seed who graduated from St. Freya Academy, was recommended by Theresa to participate in the experiment, which is why she came to Oceania.

But now, the experiment is still unsuccessful, and the Herrscher has already arrived. If one desires for the gem to fall into the Herrscher's hands...

"What's the panic!"

Wendy, who was not a researcher, suddenly shouted, her small body standing tall and proud. The young girl displayed the arrogance and pride of a genius, intimidating the entire audience with her imposing presence.

"It's too late to escape now. Who knows what awaits us outside? Since you're so afraid of the Herrscher, let's continue the experiment."

“Continue, but that requires implanting the Gem of Desire into your body…”

The lead surgeon among the researchers stared blankly at her.

She interrupted him: "No buts, there's nothing to be afraid of, I will become an 'S' class!"

Wendy's expression was resolute, determined to transform into a storm and crush the invading enemy.

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Chapter 52 Theresa: Who do you think I am? Judas leans in.

Wendy collapsed.

Leaving aside the incident of Wendy having the Desire Gem implanted and then hearing "This place is full," there are still many hurdles to overcome for her and the consciousness within the Desire Gem to achieve non-interference.

At that moment, dawn broke, and Theresa was furious.

"What? Himeko has been captured by a yokai?"

"Lady Theresa, it's not a monster, it's an alien..."

"What else could be with the Far Eastern fox spirit if not a monster? Even aliens are alien monsters!"

The enraged Theresa left the frail Valkyrie speechless and trembling, daring her to say whatever she pleased.

"Damn it! I was even planning to put in a good word for you with Grandpa..."

The 'Buster Call' is issued directly by headquarters, and branches usually don't have the option to refuse. But Theresa is different; she and Himeko tacitly blocked this news that might provoke Kiana and Raiden Mei, preparing to react to any situation...

Very well, go to hell.

"Any other bad news?"

Still seething with anger, Theresa had no intention of launching a military campaign. St. Freya Academy was currently riddled with three bombs. Theresa didn't really understand what a pseudo-Herrscher was, but she would just assume that Sato Yuno was a Herrscher.

Add to that the Far Eastern fox demon, and Fang Jie who kidnapped Himeko…

Even in anger, we cannot wage war!

"Lady Theresa, the Oceania branch has lost contact. According to satellite monitoring, the entire Oceania is shrouded in a sudden storm, making it difficult to observe. There has been no news from Queenstown, where the branch is located, and it is suspected that no one survived."

"Is it really that bad?"

Theresa's eyes cleared.

She was mentally prepared for bad news, but then again, the Third Great Collapse hadn't completely sunk the four Far Eastern Islands, so how could this be just a minor aftershock...?

Oceania is gone?!

"Report! The intelligence is incorrect. According to the Valkyrie who bravely crossed the storm to bring back the news, Oceania is safe and sound, but the wind and rain are too strong."

"Phew, thank goodness, that scared me."

Theresa breathed a sigh of relief. "Any other news?"

"Report! A communication from His Excellency the Bishop!"

The communication was established. In front of Theresa, against the backdrop of the Schicksal headquarters office, the familiar blond grandfather, unusually serious and composed, appeared on the screen, sending this morning greeting that wasn't really a greeting: "Theresa, I know the situation. Move out immediately."

"But grandpa..."

Theresa also wanted to explain that she couldn't leave the Far East branch.

"No buts, Theresa."

Otto, his expression grim, spoke in a defiant tone: “You have no idea how terrifying the Far Eastern Fox is. She is the culprit behind the Black Death in history. Once she is born, countless people are destined to die. We must capture her, no, kill her—I order you to move out immediately and kill the enemy on sight!”

"grandfather?!"

I'm retired, you understand? I still have to protect St. Freya Academy!

“Theresa, Fu Hua will be heading to Oceania immediately to provide support, and our ‘S’ class will also be going. However, I am worried that they are not yet competent enough, and I need you to oversee their performance. I look forward to hearing good news from you. Be careful, and if necessary, evacuate from there as soon as possible. I will not hesitate to approve the application through the council.”

Apply?

What application...

Theresa remembered that Otto initially disagreed with the application to directly use the Honkai Fission Bomb to suppress the Third Great Honkai, as he had his own Herrscher of the Void project; however, after the report was submitted to 'Yae Sakura', Otto pushed the council to pass the resolution, which was then overturned by the council.

The collapse of Changkong City has been contained; instead, subsequent development of materials related to collapse energy has begun... Energy, materials, a feast.

But today's parliament probably wouldn't have the courage to stop Otto, who wasn't very resolute and even consulted with the parliament. However, if...

"I understand, Grandpa. I will go."

Theresa compromised, Himeko is still there, and... who else?

"Thank you, Theresa. I'm sorry I have to force you like this."

In the scene, Otto seemed to sigh helplessly, a wry smile mixed with indulgence appearing on his face:

"But the Far Eastern Demon Fox must die!"

The screen then cuts off, so we can't see whether Theresa takes immediate action, but that doesn't matter. Otto knows her; as long as she agrees, there's no need to worry that she'll back out halfway.

This stubborn nature means that even when there's a conflict with oneself, one can't change their mind, but one can erase the memory.

"Your Excellency, Lady Rita and Lady Bianca have already set off immediately, and Lady Fu Hua has also received the message and said she will go to the Oceania branch as soon as possible."

Also in the office, Amber's expression was even more serious:

"But what about Cocolia, the Entropy Executor? Even with Theresa in charge of St. Freya Academy, that Executor hasn't given up her covetousness. Perhaps it will trigger another Great Collapse..."