Chapter 53: A Certain Overseer Underestimated Bronya, But She’s Giving It Her All
Chapter 53: A Certain Overseer Underestimated Bronya, But She's Giving It Her All
More humane than Schicksal…
More humane than Schicksal…
More humane…
Otto felt Theresa's words echoing in his ears.
It was as if she had said it right in front of him.
This… is a little hurtful, don't you think?
As Otto was mildly wounded by his own granddaughter's blunt remark—
『Hokuto:』 "So, any thoughts on that, dear viewer?"
Hokuto had been watching Otto's silence and decided to tease him a little.
The reply was brief.
『Your Great Inventor:』 "Nothing."
Hokuto stared at the text for a moment, then burst into laughter.
So even the great Otto Apocalypse can get jealous, huh?
Schicksal's Overseer feeling envious of Anti-Entropy's founder?
That's just hilarious.
What next? Is he going to start bad-mouthing Einstein and Tesla out of spite?
Satisfied with the entertainment, Hokuto moved on to the next mission.
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Mission Start – Chapter 4, Stage 3
The game opened with a communication between Himeko and Bronya.
[Bronya, we're at the C7 entrance.]
[Password: XCVF. Authorization confirmed. Gate opening.]
Bronya didn't waste any words—she unlocked the entrance immediately.
[It's open! Awesome!]
Kiana, of course, got excited as usual.
Meanwhile, Himeko remained cautious.
[Once we enter, we'll need to stay on high alert.]
[Bronya is transmitting the facility map. Mei is being held in an experiment lab on the third floor. I will unlock the door from here—hurry. The researchers are preparing to dissect her and remove her Herrscher Core.]
『Embrace Your Power, Seele:』 "That… sounds like someone's holding a gun to her head."
A blood-red comment drifted across the screen.
Yep. Hokuto didn't even need to check the name to know that was Dark Seele.
She was bold, outspoken, and highly perceptive of danger—the complete opposite of Seele.
『Hokuto:』 "It does seem that way. But I believe Bronya is being sincere."
『Embrace Your Power, Seele:』 "Heh. Let's see about that."
—
Back in the game, Kiana clenched her fists.
[I won't let that happen! Don't worry, we're on our way!]
[Mei, we're coming for you!!]
With Kiana's determined shout, the game transitioned to combat mode.
Enemies spawned in waves, including Honkai Beasts, Titans, and Mechs.
It didn't matter.
Hokuto steamrolled them all with Herrscher Bronya.
A few minutes later, another communication played.
[Password: GHDDD. Authorization confirmed. Gate opening.]
[The path to the lab is open.]
Normally, this is where Kiana should be cheering.
But this time—
[Wait a second! I think… something's wrong! The entrance behind us just closed!]
[Is this a trap?! We're locked in!]
『Embrace Your Power, Seele:』 "Heh. You're just realizing this now?"
『Embrace Your Power, Seele:』 "How adorably naive."
『Hokuto:』 "Or adorable, period. Because—"
Right on cue, the next cutscene played, revealing the real mastermind behind the ambush.
—
The screen displayed Theresa facing off against… Cocolia.
[So you're Cocolia, huh?]
[Indeed, I am. And you must be Theresa Apocalypse? What an unexpected guest. I've heard you're a capable warrior, but you walked right into this trap so easily. Turns out your reputation was exaggerated.]
[Tch. And I heard you were a cunning fox. Guess that part was true. But since you went all-out to set up this ambush, it would be rude of us not to play along.]
The tension in the air was palpable.
Even though it was just two women exchanging barbs, the sheer hostility made it feel like they were about to throw punches.
Apparently, Himeko thought the same.
[This ambush is annoying, but at least it makes things simple. We just need to reach the lab, save Mei, and then punch our way out. Let's just tear ME Corp apart.]
[Hah. What a bold statement.]
[You'll find out soon enough if it's just talk.]
A green text floated across the screen.
『Your Great Inventor:』 "Heh. Well said."
Yep. Otto was definitely enjoying this.
Surprisingly, so was Durandal.
『Your Radiant Knight:』 "…I admire this. Even after falling into a trap, they remain composed. These are true Valkyries to look up to."
Meanwhile, Cocolia sneered.
[I'll be waiting in the lab. Try not to die on the way, I'd hate to be stood up.]
With that, the game resumed.
—
This time, a defense mission began.
Instead of simply defeating enemies, Hokuto had to protect key objectives while waves of Titans and Honkai creatures attacked.
However…
This was still the early game.
The enemies were too weak to pose a threat.
Herrscher Bronya annihilated them effortlessly.
After completing the mission, the next stage began.
The environment shifted—from the exterior of the facility to the interior.
More enemy mechs spawned, leading to an intense battle.
Halfway through, something unexpected happened.
Two white mechs dropped from above—an Ancient Mech and a Magnetic Mech.
Instead of attacking, they lit up with blue energy and started fighting alongside the player.
The screen displayed a mission update.
[Bronya has hacked into enemy units, allowing them to assist in battle.]
A certain green text floated by.
『Your Great Inventor:』 "If deception is exposed, continuing to act is meaningless. This cannot be part of Anti-Entropy's plan. That means…"
『Your Great Inventor:』 "…I see. To make this choice, at this moment…"
『Your Great Inventor:』 "I underestimated her."
End of Chapter 53