I, the Geo Archon Morax with 2.1 Billion Mora, Have Joined a Chat Group [175]

Two Hours Before Honkai’s Arrival

Time rewinds slightly.

After Fu Hua and Tohru left, Zhongli remained where he was, but standing idle felt like a waste of time.

Casually, he tore off a small piece of fabric from the edge of his robe and dropped it onto the metallic floor.

The moment the cloth touched the ground, it transformed into a peculiar signboard.

On it, a few large words were inscribed:

[I will be wandering around. If you need me, knock over this sign, and I shall appear.]

After setting this up, Zhongli lifted his gaze and walked off leisurely.

He hadn’t gone far—perhaps thirty minutes—when he stopped to examine a garden.

Just then, a figure confidently stepped out from the path ahead.

The newcomer wore a strange yet elegant maid outfit, her hair adorned with an equally peculiar horn-shaped headband.

The young woman approached Zhongli with graceful steps, then offered a slight bow.

“Greetings, esteemed sir. I am Rita Rossweisse, an S-rank Valkyrie of Schicksal. It is a pleasure to meet you.”

“Oh?” Zhongli’s interest was piqued.

Unlike Fu Hua, whose energy signature was shrouded in restraint, this girl’s body exuded an overwhelming presence of Honkai Energy—one so immense that it nearly rivaled Fu Hua’s previous strength.

A high-ranking figure within Schicksal?

At the very least, a top-tier combatant.

Here to probe me?

Moments ago, he had indeed sensed mechanical surveillance watching him, but he hadn’t paid it much attention. He hadn't expected them to act so quickly.

Yet, Zhongli’s expression remained perfectly neutral.

He gave Rita a slight nod.

“Greetings, Valkyrie. I was invited here by Miss Fu Hua—to assist her.”

“An assistant?”

Rita feigned surprise, bringing a gloved fingertip to her lips in a delicate gesture.

“Oh my… Fu Hua actually sought assistance from someone outside of Schicksal? How curious.”

“Could it be that Schicksal’s strength is no longer sufficient? Or do we have a greater power on this planet than Schicksal itself?”

“Do we… or don’t we?”

Zhongli neither confirmed nor denied.

“By common logic, if an unknown individual suddenly appeared within Schicksal’s headquarters, it would be natural for you to be wary.”

“But I have no interest in playing these games of mutual probing.”

“How about this? I’ll tell you the truth. Whether you believe it or not—that’s for you to decide.”

“Myself and the golden-haired maid with the horns—you may have noticed her—are beings from entirely different worlds. We accepted a request from Fu Hua and agreed to aid her in battle.”

“As for me, I hold no particular feelings toward any faction or individual in this world.”

“So if you wish to test my stance, I assure you—it will be a fruitless endeavor.”

“What you truly need to ask is Miss Fu Hua’s opinion.”

Rita’s eyes narrowed slightly, as if considering a response.

Before she could speak, a voice came through her personal terminal.

“Return, Rita.”

Otto Apocalypse’s voice.

“…I understand, Overseer.”

Rita lowered her hands gracefully and bowed slightly toward Zhongli.

“Understood, sir. Your answer has been noted.”

“Then, if you’ll excuse me—”

“I do hope you enjoy your time in our ruined world.”

With that, Rita turned and left.

Her movements were unhurried yet swift, and within moments, she had disappeared from Zhongli’s view.

After she was gone, Zhongli found himself losing interest in further exploration.

His senses had already detected Benares’ death in the distance—

And Fu Hua and Tohru’s return.

Shaking his head slightly, Zhongli crossed a distance of kilometers in a few steps, arriving back at his original position.

Hands clasped behind his back, he gazed up at the sky, watching the brilliant auroras shimmering above.

His thoughts turned.

If his estimations were correct, then this entire planet was already saturated with Honkai Energy.

More curiously, he could sense something powerful sealed upon the Moon.

What puzzled him most, however, was this energy known as "Honkai".

It felt… uncomfortable. Yet oddly familiar.

It bore a striking resemblance to the Abyss of Teyvat.

And based on his observations while traveling through the spacetime pathways of the chat group, this world seemed to be situated on the same cosmic “tree” as Teyvat itself.

“…How interesting.”

A faint chuckle escaped Zhongli’s lips.

His golden eyes flickered.

Far above—

Tohru’s massive wings were approaching fast.

Fu Hua and Tohru were returning.

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Seated before a massive screen, Otto Apocalypse fell deep into thought.

“From another world?”

“Accepted a mission from Fu Hua?”

…Is that even possible?

Otto had long known that his world was not the only one.

The Quantum Sea contained countless bubble universes, each housing intelligent life.

But he had never believed that entities from those worlds could freely enter his own.

Without the [Second Divine Key, Key of Ego], without Elysia’s intervention, even Schicksal could barely observe alternate worlds—let alone travel between them.

If Fu Hua had truly mastered interdimensional transfer…

Then she would not have been defeated so easily all those years ago.

…So even if they sound convincing, they must still be lying?

Otto dismissed the deception for now.

Instead, he focused on the implications.

“What matters is Fu Hua’s stance.”

If these two outsiders were truly her hidden cards, then—

Fu Hua was no longer a passive observer.

She was making a move.

Otto’s mind raced.

A golden-haired bio-enhanced maid.

A mysterious man of unknown power.

If their strength truly matched or surpassed an S-rank Valkyrie, or even a Herrscher-level being—

Then even if K-423 awakened as the Herrscher of the Void, she might still lose.

If Fu Hua knew the full truth but still intended to oppose him…

Then—

Otto needed to prepare.

Having come to this conclusion, Otto activated a direct communication channel.

“Durandal.”

The calm voice of Schicksal’s strongest Valkyrie responded immediately.

“Overseer Otto. Your orders?”

“I have a new mission for you.”

“Understood. I am on standby.”

“Good. Keep your personal terminal active. Await further instructions.”

Ending the call, Otto narrowed his eyes.

Zhongli’s words lingered in his mind.

If Fu Hua truly had the power to move between worlds—

Then Otto’s final missing puzzle piece had just fallen into place.

He could not ignore this possibility.

After a moment of deliberation, he opened a second communication channel.

“Activate [Vermillion Knight: Eclipse].”

“Have the Valkyrie from the last experiment prepared for deployment.”

A cold, mechanical voice responded.

“Acknowledged.”

Only after issuing these orders did Otto return his attention to the cylindrical containment chamber before him.

Inside, bathed in high-density Honkai Energy, Kiana floated with her eyes closed.

“Increase the Honkai Energy output.”

Otto’s command was swift and absolute.

“She won’t awaken from just this level of exposure.”

“We must ensure the time and place are perfect.”

“This experiment… must not fail.”

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One Hour Before the Arrival of [Honkai]

Helios-Class Transport Ship

[Report: Ground forces have secured Schicksal Headquarters’ Third Air Terminal.]

[Anti-Entropy’s mechanized units are assisting in the operation.]

[Dr. Tesla and Major Himeko have requested to speak with you.]

Standing on the Helios’ bridge, Theresa Apocalypse opened the communication channel with a serious expression.

At the same time, Himeko’s voice came through.

“What’s our next move?”

“The Third Air Terminal is under our control. We’re waiting for Anti-Entropy’s two scientists to breach Schicksal’s internal systems and search for anomalies.” Theresa crossed her arms and addressed Himeko.

“I’m here to report the results.”

A sharp, fiery voice suddenly cut into the conversation.

“That bird’s nest head finally cracked their intel! About four hours ago, a ship entered Helheim Laboratory. Based on the timing, there’s no doubt—it was carrying Kiana.”

“Dr. Tesla.”

Theresa addressed the red-haired scientist before sighing.

“Hmm… I have a plan.”

“There’s a massive Honkai Energy barrier surrounding Helheim Laboratory. If we try to force our way in, it’ll take too long. The fastest approach is to split into two teams:

• One team destroys the large Honkai energy reactors around the laboratory.

• The other team waits on the Hyperion for the barriers to go down, then launches a direct strike on Helheim to extract Kiana.”

“Sounds perfect.”

Tesla crossed her arms, sounding impressed.

“So, who’s handling the reactor destruction?”

“I’ll do it.”

Himeko nodded, her expression steady.

“As part of the Valkyrie Assault Squad, this kind of mission is my specialty.”

“But—”

Theresa hesitated, her face conflicted.

“Even if we take down the energy reactors, we don’t have enough troops to extract you. Meanwhile, Schicksal’s Valkyries and reinforcements will keep coming.”

“Don’t worry, Theresa.”

Himeko slung her [Aurora Cleaver] over her shoulder and gave a reassuring thumbs-up.

“I’m Murata Himeko. Don’t you trust me?”

“…Of course I do. But…”

“There are no buts.”

Himeko cut her off firmly.

“The plan is set—just do it. Don’t waste time, Theresa.”

“…Fine. Just be careful.”

After a moment of hesitation, Theresa finally relented.

Meanwhile, the red-haired scientist Tesla looked annoyed.

“Ugh, you Valkyries are all so damn sentimental. If you’re gonna do something, just go do it! Don’t act like you’re marching to your own funeral—I can’t stand that kind of crap!”

“Hey, don’t worry about it! I’ve already mobilized the available mechs around the Air Terminal—we’re moving out together.”

“Dr. Tesla, there’s no need for you to—”

Himeko frowned slightly, instinctively wanting to refuse.

“I don’t take no for an answer.”

Tesla flipped her red twin tails and promptly cut the transmission.

Himeko sighed, realizing she couldn’t argue with her.

With their course set, the two met up at the outskirts of Schicksal Headquarters’ Third Air Terminal, then advanced toward the Honkai Energy Reactors.

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One Hour Before the Arrival of [Honkai]

Meanwhile, Zhongli was recounting the recent events to Fu Hua and Tohru.

The golden-haired maid dragon appeared uninterested in the details.

Although she stood politely as if listening, her mind was clearly elsewhere.

Fu Hua, however, fell silent for a long while after hearing Zhongli’s account.

Then, she turned to him and asked—

“Zhongli, why do you think Rita came to question you?”

“By general reasoning, it was out of caution.”

Zhongli replied calmly.

“That man—Otto Apocalypse—clearly has an important plan in motion, one he doesn’t want Tohru or me interfering with.”

“That’s why he was so quick to send Rita, his trusted Valkyrie, to investigate us.”

“…I see.”

Fu Hua nodded thoughtfully.

“Do you know what Otto’s plan is?”

“I have some knowledge of it.”

Fu Hua responded without hesitation, then proceeded to explain everything she had learned from Otto.

By the time she finished, she concluded—

“Our world has already been devastated by Honkai.”

“Every Herrscher’s awakening signifies an entire region falling to ruin.”

“Sacrifices… are inevitable.”

Her words carried a heavy weight, so much so that even Tohru, who usually didn't care about such things, instinctively rubbed her eyes.

As a highly emotional dragon, she felt a pang of sorrow at the sheer tragedy of it all.

Zhongli remained expressionless, but—

If Guizhong were here, she would have noticed.

Deep in his heart, he felt a faint sorrow for this world.

Rex Lapis is a god of protection.

A world—an entire civilization—in peril troubled him far more than the plight of a single individual.

“…So, this really is the world of Honkai.”

Zhongli murmured under his breath.

He had once again confirmed the truth of this reality.

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