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In reality, there was no need for them to contact anyone. Schicksal Headquarters on Earth had already observed the arrival of Finality.
Amber couldn't help but ask Einstein, "Apologies, Doctor, but regarding the decoupling of civilization from Honkai, has it been successful?"
"How should I describe this?" Einstein paused before responding, "I'm not directly involved in that aspect, but someone is assisting with it. Let me inquire further."
Decoupling civilization from Honkai was beyond human capability alone; it required the intervention of the Will of Honkai.
Prior to this, Kiana used Rin to manifest the Herrscher of the Void, aiming to gain the ability to communicate with 'God.'
Kiana had made her plea, but whether God granted it remained uncertain.
Logically, summoning the Herrscher of Finality should have waited until after the decoupling process. However, Kiana seemed aware of something urgent, prompting her swift journey to the moon.
Einstein's claim about someone providing assistance was indeed a lie.
In this situation, all they could do was pray for luck to be on humanity's side.
However, at this moment, Amber couldn't simply say "leave it to chance." Instead, she had to assert that help was already underway to boost morale.
The future of the world now felt like opening a blind box; no one knew whether the next outcome would bring shock or joy.
Suppressing her concerns, Amber heard the alarm sound throughout Schicksal Headquarters just then.
"Emergency! Catastrophic Major Honkai Eruptions are occurring worldwide, and numerous countries are requesting aid from Schicksal..." Alvitr from the technical department promptly reported this to Schicksal Headquarters: "Many nations have started evacuating their citizens and are seeking either rescue plans or self-help strategies from us."
"How is this happening?" Amber frowned, asking, "Where is Lady Durandal?"
"She and Xia Chen disappeared. From surveillance footage, it appears they went to the moon."
"The moon?" Amber felt a sudden panic.
This global-scale Major Honkai Eruption instilled a foreboding sense within her.
If her conjecture were correct, Finality's arrival should have eradicated all traces of Honkai, not triggered widespread eruptions.
However, this was not the time to confirm if her suspicions were correct. Currently, Durandal stood as Schicksal's symbol and must not falter.
"It's alright; even without Durandal, I am still here."
Theresa appeared unexpectedly, her petite frame exuding unwavering determination. "Schicksal has limited Valkyrie forces, so we must concentrate them where Honkai Beasts appear most frequently. For other areas, we can only rely on battleships to delay their advance."
As a former leader of the Far East Branch, she knew how to handle a Revelation scenario effectively. "We can also seek assistance from Anti-Entropy's Titans and the World Serpent."
"Regardless of the situation, our priority is to protect critical infrastructure like power plants and heavy military arsenals. Mobilizing regular armed forces is essential; humanity cannot solely depend on Schicksal's strength."
In these dire moments, Theresa demonstrated exceptional leadership skills, swiftly understanding what needed to be done in the face of a global Major Honkai Eruption.
"I recall Dr. Einstein had prepared contingency plans for such a global catastrophe. Activate all Lesser Divine Constructs immediately," she commanded with precision.
Amber composed herself, responding firmly, "Yes, ma'am."
As long as Finality hadn't yet descended upon Earth, there remained hope for humanity to turn the tide.
All of Schicksal's Valkyries sprang into action.
As S-rank Valkyries frequently deployed on external missions, Ana and Wendy naturally took up the crucial task of clearing the Major Honkai Beasts outside.
Their opponents wouldn't be mere war machines or Emperors; at minimum, they would face Imperial Honkai Beasts.
Additionally, Benares and the Herrscher of the Void appeared on the scene.
"So this moment has finally arrived? How thrilling."
The Herrscher of the Void's hatred for humanity remained unabated. However, with numerous S-rank Valkyries nearby, she couldn't act recklessly.
"Well then, let me bring an end to this era, ☆~"
Sirin gazed upon the world engulfed by the Major Honkai Eruption, her heart swelling with delight—it was precisely what she had always dreamt of, akin to a vision from her fantasies.
Though she wasn't orchestrating these events directly, witnessing humanity teetering on the brink of annihilation still filled her with immense satisfaction.
"The time for Judgment has come, ☆~"
Standing atop Benares, she prepared to unleash divine retribution upon Schicksal Headquarters.
However...
To Sirin's shock, she discovered that her 'Authority' granted by God had vanished.
Her manifested body lacked a Herrscher Core, and consequently, she also lost the ability to access Virtual Space.
"No, this can't be!" Sirin exclaimed indignantly. "I am the Herrscher of the Void; the Authority should be under my control. Even without the Herrscher Core, how could I not wield its power?"
Despite lacking a core, she was still considered a Herrscher.
However...
The Authority remained completely ineffective.
As if sensing something, Sirin immediately commanded Benares beneath her feet, "Let's go! We're heading to the moon!"
Benares roared and swiftly carried Sirin towards the moon.
This scene did not escape Alvitr's observation.
Without delay, the girl informed everyone about the situation.
"I'll intercept the Herrscher of the Void," Wendy declared, activating her Fourth-Gen Valkyrie Armor to pursue.
But Benares was incredibly fast.
Wendy's armor couldn't propel her all the way to the moon, leaving her helpless as she watched Sirin disappear from sight.
Xia Chen was arguably the most affected individual after the Final Herrscher's arrival.
The Herrscher Core within him nearly overwhelmed his control, urging to directly attack Kiana. This frenzied impulse almost consumed Xia Chen himself.
With his last bit of consciousness, he pleaded for Durandal to knock him unconscious.
However, she chose not to comply and simply kept him restrained beside her.
The girl sensed the surrounding Honkai Energy evaporating rapidly, akin to boiling 'steam' dissipating swiftly.
She couldn't discern what exactly was happening to Kiana, but judging by her expression, there seemed no trace of pain.
After an unknown duration, the evaporation process began to slow down.
As Durandal frowned, uncertain how to approach the situation, a massive Honkai Beast emerged nearby—Benares.
Under the command of the Herrscher of the Void, this Archon-level beast aimed to charge directly at Kiana.
"Hm?"
Without hesitation, Durandal used her knight lance to intercept the attack on Kiana's behalf.
Sirin angrily demanded, "Step aside, human. This matter does not concern you."
Durandal firmly stood before Kiana, unyielding.
"Human, do you know who that person is over there? Finality has arrived, yet you confront me instead?"
In the vacuum, Sirin's words couldn't reach Durandal. Nevertheless, she pointed her knight lance directly at Sirin, conveying her stance unmistakably.
"Make your move."
With a hint of anger in her eyes, Sirin commanded Benares, "Benares, let's go!"
But it was too late; the Authority of Finality had descended upon them.