[In the video.]
Although Van had drawn away the Judgement-class Honkai Beast Benares, the Helios was still facing an onslaught from the Honkai Beast swarm.
Himeko struggled to support herself with the heavy sword, trying to stand up, but the erosion of Honkai energy caused her to fall to her knees again.
"Major Himeko!" Raiden Mei's voice came from the hatch, as a blue plasma shadow streaked across the night sky.
At the moment the tachi was drawn, three Honkai Beasts closing in on Himeko were struck by frost and frozen.
Bronya's Heavy Bunny followed closely behind, and a quantum shield unfolded in front of Himeko, blocking another wave of attacks.
"You guys..." Himeko had just begun to speak when Mei supported her shoulder.
"Don't speak, treat your wounds first." Mei quickly checked Himeko's injuries, her brows tightly knit.
Bronya was remotely controlling Heavy Bunny, and with the other Valkyries, they formed a temporary defensive line on the deck.
However, the number of Honkai Beasts was simply too many. Even with Mei and Bronya's firepower support, the defensive line kept shrinking. Facing an endless stream of enemies, everyone's stamina was being rapidly drained.
"This can't go on like this..." Mei's breathing began to quicken, and the purple energy inside her started becoming unstable.
One Honkai Beast seized an opening and broke through the defensive line, charging straight in.
At this critical moment, several blue beams suddenly lit up the sky.
Amid loud mechanical roars, a group of Anti-Entropy Titan Mechas descended like divine soldiers from the heavens, landing precisely on various parts of the deck.
The leading blue mecha threw a heavy punch, blasting the invading Honkai Beast into pieces.
"Looks like we arrived just in time." Dr. Einstein's calm voice came through the communicator.
Hearing the familiar voice through the comms, Theresa, who had been frowning the whole time, also let out a sigh of relief.
"You're finally here! You really took your sweet time, Einstein!"
"The HQ of Schicksal had a very tight defense line. Fortunately, we were lucky to find a big hole in the Eggshell." Einstein said calmly.
"I hope you came prepared." Theresa said.
"You won't be disappointed, Miss Theresa."
As soon as she finished speaking, the sky was torn apart by a rain of blue meteors.
Several mechas with different color coatings descended on plasma tails. The leading Thunder Wielder Mecha even deployed dense mortar cannons from its back.
"I'm leading the Ballista squad to rendezvous with allied forces." Einstein's voice sounded again, "Beginning now, we will assist our allies in eliminating the enemies on the flight path."
With blinding beams of light, the Honkai Beasts on the entire warship's deck were instantly wiped out.
"They actually... destroyed all the Honkai Beasts in one blow?" Looking at the almost empty red dots on the central control system, Theresa was full of disbelief.
———
[In the real world.]
Likewise, people in the real world were also moved by the artistic firepower displayed by the mechas.
[Art is firepower!]
[Damn Honkai, come taste the great Anti-Entropy tech!]
[Real men should pilot mechas! Mihoyo's writers really get it!]
[I'm fired up watching this!]
[Things are looking up! With the Anti-Entropy mechas, screw the Honkai and Schicksal, they're nothing!]
[This wave, the advantage is ours!]
[Brilliant foresight from the commander-in-chief!!!]
———
[Meanwhile, in the teachers' office of St. Freya Academy.]
A certain unnamed teacher was staring intensely at their phone.
More precisely, staring at the radiant mecha on the phone screen.
Watching the Anti-Entropy mechas slay enemies left and right in the video, this unnamed teacher, Walter Yang, felt his blood ignite.
"As expected, mechas are a man's romance!"
With that, Walter Yang immediately logged into a shopping site and once again ordered a model of the Arhat mecha.
———
[Back to the video.]
Perhaps enjoying the stunned expressions of their allies, the usually rational Einstein made a rare joke.
"Miss Theresa, personally, I would be happy to let everyone from St. Freya witness a few more demonstrations of the special weapons we've prepared for this battle. But unfortunately, it seems the enemies won't last that long~"
As Einstein finished speaking, a slightly irritable voice came through the comms.
"Hey! Chicken-nest-head, stop playing with words! There are still so many Honkai Beasts ahead, do you even have a battle plan?!"
Facing the question, Einstein calmly replied, "Dr. Tesla, you need to learn to relax your nerves. Against this kind of enemy, my plan has always been, no plan."
Tesla, 'Chicken-nest-head, I'll [censored] [censored] [censored]!!!''
With the help of the large Anti-Entropy mecha force, the last Honkai Beast vanished into dust.
After the crisis was lifted, everyone aboard the Helios began coordinating with the Anti-Entropy organization.
"The Honkai Beasts on the flight path have been cleared, Miss Theresa. We can begin operations at any time."
Einstein stepped down from her mecha, "But your battleship looks a lot smaller than before."
"Based on your suggestion, we're planning to integrate that thing from the Moonlight Throne into Hyperion's main engine."
Theresa replied, "Don't worry, it won't be long before the modified Hyperion can come support us."
"Good work. This way, all the actors and props have been gathered."
After speaking with Theresa, Einstein heard Tesla's voice again over the comms.
"Chicken-nest-head, my troops are also in position. But… are you sure you want to do this?"
Tesla said, "We pulled nearly 70% of our mechas for this battle. I'm a bit worried about that fox Cocolia still guarding HQ."
"Dr. Tesla, we absolutely cannot let Otto's plan succeed. No matter the cost, we must stop the Honkai from descending again. This is also for that person... and for Anti-Entropy."
Though Einstein's tone was calm on the surface, her flickering pupils revealed her inner turmoil.
Looking at the people preparing for battle, Einstein muttered to herself, "I've placed such a big bet on you all, so don't disappoint me, Miss Theresa."
"Think about it. How many years has it been since we returned to HQ, Dr. Tesla?"
"Looking at this place... I can't help but recall the names of those old friends.
"Edison... Planck... and..."
"But... now's not the time for nostalgia. We all still have important missions to complete.
"Sleeping Beauty is waiting for us."
Alongside Einstein's calm words, glaring red text appeared on screen.
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[Recorded time – 113 minutes before Global Honkai Outbreak.]
———
[In the real world.]
[Holy crap, these subtitles are full of foreshadowing]
[Does this mean the Honkai Outbreak is guaranteed this time?]
[Damn it, then what was all Van's effort for?!]
[Relax, with Van-Emperor here, no Honkai is a threat. It's all in the bag!]
[Don't jinx it, bros. I'm scared Van's gonna get offed because of you guys' jinxing!]
[He won't die. If Van dies, I'll livestream myself eating an Old Eight Burger!]
———
As the barrage of bullet comments flew, the video cut to ten thousand meters in the sky.
Van, who had chosen to divert Benares alone, was now kneeling on one knee atop a floating island fragment. Whether from his torn windbreaker or the nearly shattered longsword in his hand, it was clear how fierce the battle had been.
Blood dripped down his arm to the ground. Staring at the rolling clouds, Van looked solemn.
Suddenly, a dragon's roar echoed through the sky.
Van's pupils contracted sharply. Because he realized, the roar came from behind him.
Turning abruptly, that ferocious dragon head was already inches away.
Amid the audience's rapid-fire comments, the screen went black again, showing the classic words, [To be continued…]
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