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"Ha ha ha, Raiden i, co forth! Let witness your power!"
With a furious roar, Kalpas charged towards Raiden i. For others, acting might be challenging, but for Kalpas, it was simple; he just needed to unleash his utmost aggression and fury.
The others in the Elysian Realm were accustod to Kalpas' roars and didn't comnt on them. However, even dressed as a chef, Kalpas himself let out a dissatisfied humph, seemingly not entirely pleased with the situation.
As Kalpas engaged, Sakura's figure also erged from the space, lunging at Raiden i. The two fought together, their coordination seamless.
"Soday, I might miss these tis we've spent fighting side by side," Sakura suddenly remarked, instantly drawing everyone's attention. After all, people either tried hard to bring her and Kalpas closer or enjoyed speculating about their relationship, showing significant interest.
However, after this brief sentint, Sakura fell silent again, leaving the others sowhat disappointed.
Griseo remained silent, engrossed in her painting with the brush in hand. This ti, she continued using a realistic style, depicting the Thirteen Heroes.
anwhile, several stray bullets suddenly streaked across the sky, forcing Raiden i to swiftly dodge.
While not all the Heroic Spirits were giving their utmost effort, a few indeed fought earnestly—Vill-V, firing artillery now, being one such example.
At first glance, it seed as though Raiden i was overwheld. However, throughout the encounter, she had yet to retaliate, focusing solely on evasive maneuvers.
For her, this battle was both unprecedented and long-awaited, and she found herself enjoying it imnsely.
As for the answer, there was no need to search further.
Each Heroic Spirit is genuine, leaving only Elysia as the possible imposter. In the Elysian Realm, Ana had ntioned being bound together with Elysia.
Although those words appear false now, given the current circumstances, that remains the most plausible explanation.
Unlike Raiden i and Bronya's sowhat childlike skirmish, Kiana's battle raged fiercely. Both she and Jeanne engaged with their full capabilities.
Energy clashed repeatedly within the space, intertwining continuously.
Naturally, overall, Jeanne maintained a steady dominance over Kiana. However, compared to their previous encounter, Kiana perford significantly better this ti, managing to exchange blows evenly.
"Jeanne, Teacher, I'd like to hear your story."
"My story? Haven't you already learned it?" Jeanne chuckled softly before thrusting her spear, forcing Kiana back several steps. Undeterred, Kiana regained her footing, a smile still gracing her face.
"Jeanne, Teacher, I'm referring to her story."
"You should ask her directly about such matters."
"But aren't you essentially the sa person, right?"
"..."
Jeanne gazed at Kiana, unsure what to say.
"It is not yet the right ti. The challenges before you now serve as tests themselves, including this one. Once you overco them all, naturally, everything will be revealed."
"So Bronya and i are also going through this?"
"Of course," Jeanne nodded.
"However, their trials differ from yours. Each test is tailored to you individually. I've witnessed all your efforts, but it's crucial for you to understand that the entity you're about to face surpasses even Kevin."
"I believe you comprehend what I'm saying."
"Yes." Kiana solemnly nodded, realizing that Kevin had indeed held back during her trial. And now, with Ana-sensei seemingly letting her off even more easily yet still maintaining such seriousness, it was clear they were truly facing an unimaginably terrifying presence.
"Well then, let's bring this to a swift conclusion. There's much I wish to discuss with Ana-sensei afterward."
"Very well!" Jeanne chuckled softly as powerful energies surged around both her and Kiana, enveloping the entire space in golden light.
In the next instant, the two figures collided...
Above the starlit sky, Ana stood with her eyes slightly closed. In the distance, the Hyperion observed from afar, broadcasting the situation to everyone.
On Earth, monts after Adam's spiritual form disintegrated, people erged from their Stigmata-induced dream realms. At Schicksal Headquarters, while most Valkyries were busy handling post-battle tasks, the control room gathered all S-rank Valkyries, including Schicksal Bishop Theresa.
As soon as Ana appeared, Lady Durandal's eyes flickered, revealing a montary surge of excitent that quickly faded.
"This isn't the Ana we know," she said somberly.
"But it is indeed Ana, Lady Durandal," Rita spoke up beside her.
"What do you an? Are you two speaking in riddles?" Despite the passage of ti, Dr. Tesla remained as irascible as ever.
"Please remain calm, Dr. Tesla. What we an is—" Rita paused briefly before continuing, "This version of Ana seems to be only a part of the one we knew."
"A part?"
Tesla blinked, then suddenly comprehended.
"I understand now; you an this Ana is akin to those three avatars we separated earlier."
"Exactly," Rita nodded slightly.
"But how can that be? If she's also an avatar, what exactly has Miss Ana been doing all this ti? What does she aim to achieve..." Dr. Tesla furrowed his brow deeply, realizing that this Miss Ana could effortlessly oppose everyone present single-handedly. This aligns with their expectations of the Supremacy of the World Serpent, albeit they never anticipated it would truly be her.
"Isn't she one of your Schicksal mbers? How co you don't even know her well?"
"My apologies, Dr. Tesla. All matters concerning Lady Ana were personally handled by the late Director Otto. With his passing, related docunts have been purged as well."
"...So, we essentially know nothing about her and have no ans to counter her?" Dr. Tesla scratched his head, feeling quite frustrated.
"Do not despair, Dr. Tesla. I believe we can start by investigating the World Serpent's Project Stigma." This ti, it was Einstein who spoke up.
"Project Stigma? Haven't we already understood what Project Stigma entails?"
"Fearfully, I suspect that's rely the surface."
Einstein shook her head and swiftly presented another docunt.
"Based on my analysis of Project Stigma, it reveals nurous flaws; it is not a well-rounded plan. Moreover, these gaps appear to be intentionally left, seemingly for so specific purpose."
"Hmm, and then?" Tesla grew increasingly impatient. "Mophead, there's no ti for this now! Just give us the conclusion!"
"It's just speculation at this point." Einstein continued, producing yet another docunt.
"Through our investigations, we've discovered that Earth's Honkai Energy levels have significantly increased across several tiers. This escalation occurred subtly, so if not for having baseline data, we might not have even noticed."
"Increasing the world's overall Honkai Energy levels? Isn't that quite normal?"
"As per our previous research, isn't Honkai supposed to escalate alongside civilization advancents? With the continuous ergence of Herrschers as civilizations develop, wouldn't Honkai Energy naturally rise too?"
"No, Dr. Tesla, there's additional data here, including analyses of World Serpent's projects taken over in recent months."
"Based on these analyses, it becos evident that World Serpent is actively promoting the diffusion and increase of Honkai Energy among all humans on Earth. Assuming they have no other agenda, their actual goal seems to be making everyone adaptable to Honkai Energy, thereby preparing them for the Finality trial."
"If that's the case, doesn't it imply that Project Stigma was indeed entirely correct?"
"Theoretically, yes, but..."
Einstein glanced at Ana on the screen and shook her head, while Tesla fell silent.
If this were truly such a benevolent plan, World Serpent wouldn't need secrecy. However, it's clear that things are not as simple as they appear. There must be so hidden intentions behind all this, though currently, even Einstein and Tesla cannot discern them.
"It appears only she can provide us with answers."
As Einstein spoke, she shifted her gaze back to the screen, but this ti, her focus wasn't on Ana herself, rather, it landed behind her.
Naturally, there was nothing visible behind Ana.
Naturally, Ana could hear Einstein and Tesla's conversation, but she rely smiled back at Einstein without further comnt.
As a scientist, there was no denying Einstein's exceptional talent. However, so aspects of her thoughts were overcomplicated.
Ana harbored no nefarious intentions; she simply hoped that humanity of this era could harness Honkai to advance their civilization, ultimately breaking free from the cradle.
Kevin's notion of escaping the cradle wasn't truly complete because the true asure of liberation is venturing into the starlit sky.
Similarly, if Earth's civilization could prematurely step into the cosmos, the Finality trial would lose its significance. At worst, humans could evacuate, returning after the Honkai cycle completes.
As for the ti reversal caused by the final monts, it would actually benefit a stellar civilization, as it signifies the renewal of resources. In essence, Earth becos akin to a celestial body with infinite resources.
Of course, these resources aren't truly infinite. The creation of each Finality entity imposes significant strain on Cocoon of Finality, especially when rewinding everything back 50,000 years, which demands imnse power from the Cocoon.
Without being anchored to the Imaginary Tree, drawing upon and transforming its energy, such trials would eventually exhaust the Cocoon completely.
This very reason led the Cocoon to move from Venus to Earth.
In other words, Cocoon of Finality can only offer limited opportunities to a civilization. To avoid detection, it restricts its activities within the Honkai solar system, resulting in cycles spanning approximately tens of thousands of years.
As Ana pondered the mysteries of the universe and the Cocoon, the Main trio successfully completed their trials one after another. Unsurprisingly, Kiana erged first.
Next was Raiden i, followed by Bronya.
Reuniting with each other, they exchanged glances, sensing significant growth within themselves and their companions. This further deepened their respect for Ana.
Regardless, it was clear that everything Ana had done aid to benefit their present selves. They also received updates about Earth's situation, yet none of them felt compelled to ask questions.
"Excellent. Since you've overco the trials of your True Selves, what awaits now is the final showdown. May you deliver a satisfactory outco, as Scorpio hopes!" Ana's smile widened, and simultaneously, her figure began to dissipate, gradually turning into particles and vanishing amidst the starlit sky.
With Ana's disappearance, it was as if a vast curtain had been lifted, revealing the true form beneath the facade: Cocoon of Finality.
The Main trio were no strangers to the Cocoon; before confronting Kevin, they had reached it, obtaining the Authority of Finality, which included the Origin itself.
However, the Cocoon now revealed before everyone's eyes was entirely different from what they had witnessed earlier.
The entire The Cocoon of Finality trembled as if nurturing sothing within it. Simultaneously, a distinct heartbeat began resonating from inside the Cocoon.
As ti passed, cracks started appearing on its surface, multiplying rapidly.
"This..."
The Main trio stared at the unfolding scene, dumbfounded and unsure of how to react. They had just begun to grasp the true nature of the Cocoon, but while the idea of life erging from it seed plausible, witnessing this sudden event left them with a sense of uncertainty.
Moreover, the Cocoon embodied the convergence of Laws, and even Kiana couldn't predict precisely what might be born from such a source.
At that mont, she felt powerless. Her strength fundantally originated from the Cocoon itself; attacking it would an striking with her bare fists, rendering any attempt futile.
"Ba-thump—ba-thump—"
With each passing second, the heartbeat grew clearer, and Cocoon of Finality emitted a silvery-gray glow, signaling the imminent birth of sothing extraordinary. Finally, amidst a crisp sound, the conceptual and energetic essence of Cocoon of Finality truly fractured!
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