One of them jumped off the bed with a loud yawn and covered Lilia with the small blanket that the two had kicked to the ground.
When they were in the orphanage, the two of them got up at the same time. If one of them woke up early, he would definitely find a way to wake up the other one.
She came to the dressing room alone, changed out of her baggy pajamas, and looked at herself in the mirror. She had sharp horns on her head and a big tail behind her. Rosalia tilted her head, was silent for a moment, and then laughed again.
I am a fool, why should I think about these things?
Wouldn't it be nice to survive with Lilia?
Today, I didn't wear the clothes that I usually wear with Lilia, but instead changed into a looser sportswear.
When she returned to the bedroom, her sister was still sleeping soundly. Rosalia tiptoed to the bedside and reached out to take back her bracelet from under their pillows. However, when she took it out, she found a shell on her hand.
The milky white shell was like jade, emitting a faint light. Rosalia's eyes darkened, and she pinched the shell and wanted to throw it out of the window, but when she walked to the window, she sighed and put the shell into her pocket.
I went out alone and went to the cafeteria of Anti-Entropy to have breakfast.
"Rosalia, it's so rare that you're the only one here today." Theresa, who had just gotten up, sat next to her with a tray.
Rosalia raised her head after smelling the bitter melon, and then showed a disgusted expression. "It's bitter melon juice with bitter melon bread. Theresa, your taste is too weird."
"Hey, that's so rude! Also, can you call me Sister Theresa? I'm much older than you two." During the past few days in Haiyuan City, the relationship between sisters Theresa and Arlene became much better, especially when they fought against the Gray Snake before. The two fought side by side and suddenly became closer.
After the matter was resolved, Theresa used her expertise in taking care of children and often played games with the twins, winning a lot of favor. Originally, because of Cocolia's matter, Theresa was afraid that Rosalia would be hostile to her, but now it seems that she was overthinking.
Normally, Theresa would definitely not be able to win an argument with the two naughty sisters, but today one of them was missing, and Rosalia became much quieter.
Sure enough, it was all because of Cocolia... Theresa knew very well that after the dust settled, what Cocolia had done would definitely be investigated, and what would await her would only be the anti-entropy military court.
Even though the two sisters knew very well what their mother had done, she was still their family, and they probably wouldn't have the chance to see each other for a long time.
"Rosalia, I'm sorry." Theresa showed an apologetic expression. She had already contacted the Anti-Entropy headquarters, which would provide the twins with the best education and training services. They also applied for the right for them to visit Cocolia.
"..." Rosalia didn't say anything, showing a puzzled expression, "What are you talking about? Are you apologizing for the bitter melon juice?"
Theresa, who was originally full of apologies, suddenly felt her blood pressure rise. This brat was still so annoying. It was a pity that she still cared about her.
"Okay, I'm done. Theresa, keep eating. You should eat a combination of meat and vegetables like Lilia and I do, otherwise you won't grow taller."
"That's too much!" Theresa angrily drank half a cup of bitter melon juice in one gulp, leaving the other dining employees dumbfounded.
……
There was something very wrong with Rosalia today. Anyone who had come into contact with the two sisters before could see it at a glance. However, after noticing that only one of the twins was left, they all showed expressions of sudden enlightenment.
Turns out they weren’t a complete mischievous duo, no wonder.
When I returned to the bedroom with the packed breakfast, Lilia had already woken up and was sitting at the head of the bed in a daze.
After fusing the genes of Honkai Beast, the two basically no longer had dreams, but Lillia was awakened by a nightmare.
She felt relieved when she saw Rosalia walk in from the door.
It was just a nightmare. How could that stupid Rosalia leave alone? If she left me, she would definitely be deceived and sold.
She did not call Rosalia a fool, but called her sister seriously, which was rare.
After both of them woke up, they quickly returned to their usual cheerful mode and went to the medical department together to look after Bronya and Seele. They heard that the two would recover today, and the four-member team of Cocolia Orphanage could finally gather again.
When the two sisters arrived at the medical department, they heard Bronya and Cocolia talking.
The fact that Bronya was controlled by Cocolia before was almost a completely irreconcilable contradiction. Because of Su Jue's entry, Bronya did not listen to the twins' stories about the orphanage, nor did she see the tombstones of her dead companions. Furthermore, because Cocolia's deeds were exposed, the relationship between the two had become extremely stiff.
But this time there was no quarrel. Facing Bronya's sharp questioning and anger, Cocolia, contrary to her usual practice, did not refute at all and took all the sins on herself.
Seele and Bronya returned safely, and the twins were also safe. There was nothing left in this world that Cocolia could regret.
Before she left, she wanted to be like a real mother and give all her love and repentance to Bronya.
Chapter 149 A New Future
"I have done a lot of things over the past few decades, and I have made a lot of mistakes. It is impossible to say that I have no regrets. But I have never regretted bringing you back from the snowfields of Siberia in 12."
"Bronya, you are my pride."
After saying this, Cocolia breathed a sigh of relief. She stood up, opened the door of the ward and prepared to leave, and saw two little guys standing at the door eavesdropping.
"Rosalia, Lilia... Mommy can't accompany you anymore. You have to listen to Sister Bronya." Cocolia forced a smile and wanted to reach out and touch the two children's heads. Lilia accepted it obediently, but Rosalia subconsciously avoided it.
She didn't know why she did this, maybe it was because she saw Kokolia ready to abandon Lilia, or maybe it was because she couldn't fulfill her promise. But when Kokolia still treated her like a child as before, she felt uncomfortable.
Cocolia's hands froze in place, her eyes grew dim, and then she turned and left.
Turning the corner, she saw Einstein, who had been waiting for a long time. She still had a lot of work to do before she was tried as a criminal. Maybe it was life imprisonment, or maybe it was some other punishment, but Cocolia's life had finally come to an end.
"Let's go."
……
"Rosalia, what did you just do..." Lilia asked immediately after noticing her sister's abnormality. The two were the closest to their mother, so it was understandable that Bronya would refuse, but Rosalia had no reason at all. Both of their lives were saved by Cocolia, and now was probably the last time they would meet, so why would she refuse?
"Ahahaha, well, maybe I'm a little nervous."
"Sister is lying!"
"Oh, Sister Bronya and the others are waiting impatiently." She abruptly changed the subject. Fortunately, she often did this kind of thing, so Lilia had no choice but to accept it.
Bronya in the room was leaning against the head of the bed in a daze. After seeing the Arlene sisters, she was obviously much more relaxed. The two of them curiously asked about Bronya's experience in the Quantum Sea, and exclaimed "Wow" from time to time.
After a while, Seele also woke up. She was in much better condition than Bronya and could walk on her own. They talked about their stories after they separated, just like before.
Taking this opportunity, Rosalia slowly told Bronya about everything Cocolia had done for everyone in the orphanage after the Great Collapse, as well as the children's experiences and their tombstones.
"Mom has paid the price now, Sister Bronya, can you forgive her?"
Although Xier was quantized because of Cocolia's experiment, she did it to protect her sister and did not have any resentment.
Looking at the three pairs of watery eyes, Bronya wanted to say the word "forgiveness", but it was still difficult to cross the hurdle in her heart. In fact, the one who trusted Cocolia the most in the orphanage was herself, but it was precisely because of this trust that the rift would be more difficult to heal after being betrayed.
Only then did she discover a photo of five young children placed next to the bed. It should have been placed there by Cocolia before she left.
The five leaders of the orphanage all had their own lives after separation.
The annoying Xing has now grown into a big kid and takes care of everyone in the orphanage.
The twin sisters underwent genetic modification and gained the ability to protect themselves.
Xier successfully returned from the Quantum Sea and came back to her side.
And after witnessing the wills of so many people in the core of the Herrscher of Reason, Bronya herself was given more missions.
In the process of fighting the collapse, dwelling on the pain of the past will only make the future worse. Maybe it's really time to let go.
"Yeah." She let out a long sigh and finally put down the stone in her heart.
"Great!" Rosalia cheered immediately, Lilia responded immediately, Xier had a smile on her face, and the four of them leaned close together.
"Great, let's go to the sea next. Didn't Xier always say that she wanted to go to the sea with everyone? When we get back to the sea, let's go to the beach together. The sand over there is so soft."
"Yeah, Lilia can testify to that."
While the little girls were discussing their next play plan, Walter, who had restored his physical body and returned to reality, walked into the ward. He came to persuade Bronya to inherit the identity of the Herrscher of Reason.
Although it was a bit hasty, Bronya was indeed recognized by the Herrscher Gem in the Quantum Sea, which was undoubtedly a good thing. There were too many things that Anti-Entropy needed to deal with now. As the leader, Walter not only had to consider many situations, but also had to find a successor.
Seeing that there was something important to talk about, the three children could only step aside temporarily and listen quietly to the conversation between Walter and his sister.
"Bronya, it can play a greater role in your hands. The Herrscher Core is not a necessary condition to become the leader of the Anti-Entropy Alliance. The power should be given to people with greater potential."
Dense bandages were wrapped around Walter's body, reconstructing his body, but it could not change the fact that he was seriously injured. For him, his limit had been reached, and only by finding a new successor could he go further in the journey against the collapse.
But Bronya is obviously not confident enough now. The fact that Kevin sealed her core was a big blow to her. She once doubted whether she was really capable of accepting the law.
"But I had already completely lost before, and nothing has changed."
"No, for a person who can protect himself, then he has not lost. You don't have to answer me now. When you are willing to accept it, I will personally teach you how to use the power of this core."
"..."
After saying this, Walter left. The eavesdroppers immediately came to Bronya, and Rosalia asked curiously: "Mr. Walter doesn't want you to be the next leader, does he? Sister Bronya, will you change your name?"
"Walter Zajcek. Lilia doesn't think this name sounds nice."
Bronya shook her head and denied their speculation, "I won't change my name. I am who I am."
"Hey, I thought I could use some connections to slack off."
Lilia: "Principal Theresa said that she could take me and my sister in, and that she would teach us how to control the power of the Honkai beasts in our bodies. Is that right, sister?"
Rosalia answered absentmindedly, "...Ah, yes."
"Dr. Einstein is very interested in the power of the stigmata. Xier will stay here too, so she can fight with her sister in the future."
Everyone has a new goal, a new destination, and a new future after it ends.
The four of them spent the next two days playing to their heart's content, without having to think about anything, just like when they were in the orphanage. They ran on the beach together, watched the sunset by the sea together, and grilled seafood together.
……
But why?
Looking at the pink-haired girl gradually disappearing from her sight, Lilia's consciousness became heavier and heavier, and finally she closed her eyes and fell into a deep sleep.
Chapter 150 Impact
Thirty minutes ago, at the border of the Far East, the Hyperion was temporarily docked above the sea.
"Dr. Einstein, we just received a communication from Mei. She has found Kiana!" Theresa, with excitement on her face, walked into Einstein's office. The matter in Haiyuan City had just been resolved and she received good news again, which relieved her tense nerves a lot.
"Well, Leader Walter has escaped successfully, and now there is finally someone to take charge of Anti-Entropy. I have contacted Tesla, and she has sent someone to take over the escort of Cocolia. As long as things are resolved here, we can immediately go to support Raiden Mei and the others."
"Kiana's condition is very bad. According to Mei's description, she has absorbed almost all the Houkai energy in the bomb. Those lunatics of the World Snake actually prepared such a crazy plan."
Haiyuan City is in the deep sea, and the information is greatly blocked. Theresa and the others were not aware of the news about Tiankong City. After returning to the surface of the sea, they received the information from Anti-Entropy. Although Tianming had blocked most of the news, they were able to deduce the severity of the situation through some information.
“Now that the snakes have returned, their actions will surely become even more brazen.”
"It's not just the World Serpent. Since Destiny failed to capture Kiana this time, Otto's actions are becoming more and more frequent." Einstein handed the information to Theresa, which contained the intelligence collected by Anti-Entropy in recent days.
"Our people have detected strong Honkai energy fluctuations in South Africa many times, but surprisingly, no Honkai occurred, and each energy fluctuation disappeared in a very short time, as if it was caused by humans. Therefore, we suspect that there is a Tianming experimental base there, and Otto is conducting unknown experiments."
"Another experiment..." Thinking back to the experiments that Otto had done, Theresa felt a headache. The experiment in the Tower of Babylon directly led to the birth of the Second Herrscher, which then triggered a series of consequences. Now Kiana is in such a situation, and it is also related to him. "Doctor, do you have any clues about this experiment?"
"Well, in Skydome City, the strongest Valkyrie in Destiny tried to capture Kiana. With the opponent's strength, it was impossible for Kiana to escape unscathed. According to Tesla's guess, this experiment is very likely related to the leader of Kindred's organization."
"Qian Jue? What is this?" Due to the information blockade, the whole world didn't know much about Qian Jue. Basically, they only knew that there was such an organization that caused Tianming to suffer a great loss in Tiankong City, but they knew very little about the specific situation.
"I'm not sure, but according to some of the information Mei provided, it was this Qian Jue who stopped Tian Ming's actions, and in the end their leader stayed behind to cover their retreat, which created an opportunity for Mei and the others to escape."
"Qian Jue..." Theresa frowned. The Valkyrie troops that could stop Destiny could not be weak in combat, but she had never heard of such a name before.
Just as he was about to ask for more information, an explosion was heard instantly. The entire Hyperion shook and the hull deflected.
"Warning! The rear of the ship is under attack from a high-energy weapon."
"Enemy warship activity detected."
Several transport ships suddenly appeared in the vast Pacific Ocean. They pointed their guns at the Hyperion and launched an attack without hesitation.
"Damn it, how did they get so close? Did our radar fail?" The staff in charge of the defense system was overwhelmed. These warships seemed to appear out of thin air, and no traces were found before. By the time the radar detected the energy fluctuations, the attack had already arrived.
"Can the battleship be identified?"
"It's the Destiny Organization." There's no need to even verify the information; the eye-catching markings on the transport ship's hull alone reveal the organization it belongs to.
Just when the Hyperion was on alert because of the sudden attack, they didn't know that the transport ship that attacked them was empty at this time. Only in the leading ship, there was a puppet that was connected to the entire fleet by silk threads.
These transport ships were the spoils that Su Jue had obtained in Tianming before. After a simple modification, he secretly sent them to the Pacific coast through the space channel.
Now that Walter is not here, there is no need to worry about being discovered. It is a good time for a sneak attack.
"Be careful. It doesn't matter if the mission fails, but you must not get caught." Since this operation was entrusted to [Kiana], Su Jue was still a little worried and could only remind her again and again.
A light gradually appeared on the doll, and in the dim light, a head of white hair fell down, and then the outline of a woman emerged.
"Are you concerned about me?" After completing her transformation, [Kiana] walked out of the light, casually lifted her hair, and revealed a playful smile.
"…I'm just worried that you'll expose my identity."
"Okay, since you said so, I will take it seriously. Don't worry, I didn't just learn how to fight during those years in the Quantum Sea." A golden light lit up in [Kiana]'s eyes.
Su Jue gave her the power to dominate the Herrscher not only because of her identity, but also because [Kiana] was very familiar with Su Jue's fighting style and could be said to be the person who understood the power to dominate the best.
The thread was pulled at the fingertips, and a moment later, a new round of attacks had reached the Hyperion. The target of this operation was Cocolia, and the secondary goal was to intensify the conflict between destiny and anti-entropy.
