"Einstein, aside from Walter, we also need to find someone else in the Quantum Sea."
Speaking to Einstein through the screen, Theresa delivered the message calmly.
She was currently on her way back to the Far East branch. After that, she would act as Schicksal's representative and participate in the cooperation with Anti-Entropy.
But before that, she needed to explain something her grandfather had just told her — about World Serpent.
According to Otto, deep within the Quantum Sea, a powerful human from the Previous Era was sealed away.
He was the master of World Serpent, and potentially an extremely powerful ally against the Fourth Herrscher.
Because of a certain reason, he was sealed deep within the Quantum Sea.
If they wanted his help, they would have to bring him back from that abyss.
Otto had already contacted World Serpent and made some deals. If necessary, they would provide assistance during the Quantum Sea operation.
Though this was Theresa's first time hearing about the mysterious leader behind World Serpent, she knew Otto would not lie about something like this.
"What? Someone else? Who?"
Einstein looked genuinely surprised. She had no idea who Theresa was referring to — the Quantum Sea wasn't a place one simply "visited."
"World Serpent's master…"
"World Serpent…? Serpent? Wait—"
Before Theresa could finish, Einstein's eyes widened in disbelief.
She remembered that strange being she and Walter had encountered within the Quantum Sea — that serpent-like entity. Immediately, her thoughts jumped to that possibility.
"What's wrong?"
Seeing the extreme reaction, Theresa became curious.
"No, it's… nothing. Let's talk when you arrive at Sea of Quanta City."
"No problem."
Einstein did not want to jump to conclusions too early. Better to explain everything in person. Theresa agreed.
Sea of Quanta City.
"Is this really the Fourth Herrscher? Isn't she a bit too strong?!"
Tesla had already watched the Fourth Herrscher's battle footage several times, yet every time she finished it, she was left speechless.
If the six-core Sirin almost destroyed the world back then…
Then this Fourth Herrscher looked strong enough to do the job alone.
Even the supposedly anti-Herrscher Judah's shackles were useless.
Schicksal's strongest Valkyries all got swept aside.
And she even walked right into Schicksal HQ and stole two gems like it was nothing.
More importantly—
Her Honkai energy reading never rose above 2000HW.
That completely ignored every law they knew about Herrschers.
"The Fourth Herrscher is indeed different from all the previous ones. From every angle, she doesn't fit any known pattern."
Einstein understood Tesla's shock. She herself was still processing what she had seen.
The Fourth Herrscher didn't just break the rules — she existed outside them. The very concept of a 'Herrscher' seemed meaningless when applied to her.
"What's even stranger is… aside from the New Zealand incident, she hasn't triggered any new Honkai outbreaks. And that outbreak doesn't match her power level at all. What is she doing?"
"Well—"
"Dr. Einstein, Dr. Tesla — Theresa from Schicksal has arrived outside. Please come out."
Just as Einstein was about to answer, a voice sounded through the communicator.
"…Understood. Tesla, let's go."
"Yeah, yeah."
Einstein stepped out of the lab, Tesla following behind.
"Wow… incredible. I've seen some ruins from the Previous Era before, but never one this intact."
Theresa stood before the huge transparent barrier, gazing out at the underwater world with genuine amazement.
Bronya, walking beside her, showed little expression.
Because Mei had not recovered yet, Himeko stayed with her at St. Freya.
Theresa originally planned to come alone, but since they would need someone capable for the Quantum Sea expedition, she brought Bronya along.
As for why Schicksal didn't send more Valkyries—
This ruin was important to Anti-Entropy. They did not want Schicksal meddling too deeply. After negotiation, they agreed that Theresa could choose only a small number of personnel.
"Theresa—"
BEEP—
BEEP—
Before Einstein could finish greeting her, alarms rang throughout the Sea of Quanta City.
"What's going on?"
Theresa immediately turned to Einstein and Tesla, completely confused.
"Honkai energy surge detected… Honkai beasts… a lot of them heading this way. Don't tell me… the Eye of the Sea has been activated?!"
Einstein's face darkened as she read the alerts.
The Eye of the Sea should only activate under very specific conditions.
And if it triggered such a massive reaction, then someone must have activated it.
But who?
Schicksal?
Did they purposely summon Honkai beasts to destroy the ruin?
As soon as the thought appeared, she glanced at Theresa nervously.
"I can't believe you humans didn't tell Wendy about such a fun place— So stingy."
…That voice.
Fourth Herrscher?!
Damn it—
We were followed?!
Wait—
THE HONKAI BEASTS WERE HER DOING?!
THAT DAMN HERRSCHER—!
The moment Theresa heard that familiar voice, she reacted instantly.
"My mechs—!"
BOOM!
BOOM!
Before Tesla could finish cursing, all Anti-Entropy's mechs stationed there were wiped out by Wendy's casual attacks.
"My beautiful mechs… Damn you, Fourth Herrscher!!"
Tesla's heart practically bled.
"Hey, I already opened the door for you guys. Why aren't you going in? Do I have to do everything for you too?"
Wendy frowned when she saw everyone staring at her like she was some kind of public enemy.
Weren't they trying to open the Eye of the Sea to go into the Quantum Sea and look for people to fight her?
She even helped them open it — yet nobody moved.
She genuinely didn't understand what they were doing.
Right… I remember it's Bronya who enters.
She becomes the Herrscher of Reason inside.
Alright then— You'll do.
Wendy, bored and impatient, recalled the plot she had watched.
Since things were already chaotic beyond recognition, she didn't care about accuracy — she just needed opponents to pass the time.
And since she wanted to visit the deepest part of the Quantum Sea anyway…
She grabbed Bronya.
"Bronya—!"
Before Theresa could even react, Wendy seized Bronya and flew straight toward the Eye of the Sea.
Theresa was far too slow to catch up.
Hmm… That human without the giant sword will be pretty weak.
Forget it. I'll help him grab it myself.
Right after tossing Bronya into the Quantum Sea, Wendy remembered a detail.
[Where's that big sword — the one called "Judgment of Shamash"?]
[It is currently in an Anti-Entropy base in the United States, wielded by Siegfried Kaslana.]
Siegfried? Hmm…
Alright then —
Use Cecilia's character card, take Black Abyss White Flower, and go rob him.
System: "…"
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