Chapter 71: Simulation End: Little Angel's Requiem: Victory!

[Bishop Assassination, Full Area Lockdown!]

Looking at the simultaneous messages on the communication device, Siegfried and Cecilia, a couple, exchanged a glance and saw confusion in each other's eyes.

Siegfried: ????

Cecilia: ????

Who is this stud? So brave!

Without much thought, the two armed themselves and rushed to the battlefield.

However, when they arrived at the scene, they were indeed shocked by the sight before them.

Thick smoke billowed from the headquarters of Schicksal. The walls, made of alloy concrete, were not much stronger than fragile paper, collapsing like tofu, raising a cloud of dust on the ground.

When the smoke cleared, Cecilia and Siegfried could see the situation inside.

The once exquisite bishop's office was now a ruin. The walls collapsed, the floor was full of holes and cracks. Cecilia and Siegfried tried to find the bishop's figure but didn't see him. Instead, they discovered a figure they hadn't anticipated.

"Sirin?"

Sirin, floating in the sky, stared at the wreckage on the ground with a deep frown. When she heard the voice, she turned her head and found Cecilia and Siegfried. Her expression softened a bit, and she greeted them:

"Aunt Cecilia, Uncle Siegfried, hello."

"Why is Sirin here?" Cecilia, not seeing the assassin mentioned in the communication, was curious and worried about Sirin's presence. She asked the girl who appeared unexpectedly, "Are you hurt?"

As for whether Sirin is the assassin, Cecilia never considered such things. Knowing Sirin for so long, she knows her personality well. She is the perfect match for her brother-in-law!

But it's a pity, Chase is already dead...

"It's okay, I..." Before Sirin could finish her words, her eyes narrowed. She summoned the Belt of Imaginary Numbers from the void, deflecting the chains that were attacking her.

Cecilia was surprised and looked in the direction of the attack. She then saw Theresa, dressed as a nun, looking displeased and staring at them:

"Cecilia, why are you standing still? She is the assassin!"

Cecilia and Siegfried were stunned at the same time after hearing Theresa. They saw something unusual about Sirin. Sirin's concentration of Honkai energy was too high, almost like...

A Herrscher.

Wait, if Sirin is a Herrscher... and she attacked the bishop, then the bishop...

Cecilia and Siegfried's gaze shifted to where Sirin was looking initially. When they saw a pile of soulium remnants on the ground, they suddenly realized.

Oh, the bishop is not missing; he has turned into Valkyrie's fragments!

However, seeing Theresa fighting with Sirin again, Cecilia quickly joined the battlefield, putting a stop to their fight.

She needed to assess the situation. At least until she understood everything, she didn't want to lay hands on Sirin.

"Cecilia, why are you stopping me? Let's go together; she's a Herrscher!" Theresa, hindered by Cecilia, looked displeased.

The fight was halted, and Sirin, with a slightly annoyed expression, stopped her attacks. For some reason, facing this white-haired shorty attacking her, she felt an inexplicable anger and wanted to give her a good beating.

However, since Aunt Cecilia said so, she reluctantly agreed.

So, Sirin stood there with crossed arms, looking displeased at Theresa, then turning to Cecilia and Siegfried, her expression softened.

Aunt Cecilia and Uncle Siegfried are her brother's family. Sirin didn't want to leave a bad impression on them, although the little white-haired shorty next to them still made her feel unpleasant.

...

After some inquiries, Cecilia roughly understood the situation.

"Sirin... is this your motive for attacking the bishop?" Cecilia still found it hard to believe.

Guidance from a "God"...

Sirin nodded. She shifted her gaze to Otto's "corpse," tilting her head slightly, showing a proud expression. Cecilia could understand the meaning of Sirin's gesture—it was probably a request for praise.

If it were Chase, at this moment, he might be smiling and patting Sirin on the head, giving her a thumbs up for a job well done.

Cecilia actually wanted to praise Sirin like Chase would have, but the problem was, Sirin had just killed the bishop...

At this moment, a message from the bishop appeared on their communication devices:

[Capture the second Herrscher.]

Cecilia and Siegfried exchanged glances, looked at Theresa, who had already rushed forward, and sighed.

...

Some time later, at the Anti-Entropy base, Welt looked at Sirin, who looked quite miserable, with a complex expression.

Fortunately, with Cecilia and Siegfried deliberately holding back, Sirin managed to escape from the Schicksal with opponents having the strength of three S-rank Valkyries. This gave Welt the opportunity to come to help.

Cecilia and Siegfried had no intention of hurting Sirin, and Sirin didn't either, so the battle lasted for a while, with Theresa taking most of the beating. When Welt arrived at the scene, he looked at Cecilia and Siegfried, almost unharmed, and then at Theresa, who was in tatters. He couldn't help feeling a bit conflicted.

Poor Theresa.

"Uncle Welt, Sirin was wrong." Sirin, feeling uncomfortable under Welt's gaze, apologized, not daring to look like the confident Queen of the Void.

Although the "god" kept reminding her that Welt was a traitor, Sirin chose to trust her judgment because her brother trusted him.

"What did you do wrong?" Welt asked.

"Sirin shouldn't have impulsively attacked Otto." Sirin replied.

Welt shook his head, "No, you were wrong to attack Otto without bringing me along."

The ability of the Void Herrscher was too convenient, both for offense and escape. Whether it was an ambush or a retreat, it was very convenient.

Yes, Otto indeed didn't have only a soulium body, but she had me, Welt! I could have guided Sirin in her hit-and-run tactics and let Otto, this old bastard, explode with gold coins and crystals!

As long as you beat Otto, we're good friends!

Sirin's eyes showed her age-specific clear foolishness: "Huh?"

The Will of Honkai kept reminding Sirin: [He is a traitor!]

Sirin: I am a Herrscher!

Will of Honkai: [...]

......

After discussing the plan for the next assassination of Otto with Welt, it was already evening.

Snowflakes fell gently in the silent night sky, covering the earth with a soft blanket. The lights on the streets flickered with a warm glow, illuminating the entire city. Christmas trees in homes sparkled, accompanied by the classic "Merry Christmas" song, creating an atmosphere of festive joy throughout the street.

But Sirin had no sense of joy. After killing Otto, she felt a sense of emptiness. After hastily finishing the Christmas dinner, Sirin returned to her room, stood by the window, and looked at the scene outside. People carrying gifts, occasional passing cars...

The reflection in the mirror and the objects behind it swayed, like the double images in a movie. The characters and the background had no connection. The characters were transparent phantoms, and the scenery was a vague dark flow in the night mist. The two merged, depicting a symbolic world beyond worldly affairs. The streetlights reflected on Sirin's beautiful face, casting a somewhat melancholic glow.

After cutting off the connection with the "god" following the discussion with Welt about its existence, Sirin ignored it, leaving the Will of Honkai speechless.

Sirin sat back at her desk, feeling like crying. Suddenly, the corner of her eye caught sight of the book on the shelf— "Sirin's Book of Happiness."

She reached for the book, flipped it open, and looked at the content she had memorized by heart. A warm tear unknowingly slid down her cheek.

Brother, how could you...

Suddenly, Sirin remembered the words Chase had said to her before:

"Sirin, remember this magic spell. It will bring you miracles!"

It was a magic spell that didn't appear in this manual. Sirin thought her brother was joking at the time and later forgot about it.

But now, this spell inexplicably flashed in her mind, along with the beautiful rose-colored memories. Her brother, hands on hips, loudly proclaiming to be a masked rider, while she applauded beside him...

Lost in memories for a long time, Sirin snapped out of it, slowly reciting the magic spell her brother had said could bring miracles:

"Ich liebe dich."

......

[Chapter One: Sirin's Book of Happiness, Simulation End.]

[Reunions and farewells, like a turn, one circle after another, forming the dance of life. Some people may come back, some find farewells too difficult.]

[Simulation Evaluation: 80 points.]

[The simulator is evaluating rewards corresponding to the player's simulated performance.]

[Player - Chase, receives rewards:]

[Kaslana Physique (Blue): When you become Kaslana, you acquire Kaslana's physique, as expected. (Now you can withstand monster attacks with your body!)]

[Culinarian (Blue): You are skilled in cooking, reaching the level of a master chef. (With a bit more effort, your dishes will shine!)]

[Due to your long practice, your cooking skills have improved, and the quality of the talent "Culinarian" has increased.]

[Master Chef (Purple): Your culinary skills are unparalleled, and the dishes you create are incredibly delicious, even emitting light! (What! Illuminated dishes, truly amazing!)]

[Void Sword Qi Insights (Blue): Due to physical reasons, you had to give up practicing Void Sword Qi, but your insights are preserved. Your swordsmanship will reach its peak. (Celebrate, you will become the strongest in swordsmanship among men!)]

[Sirin's Stigmata mark (Purple): Your adorable little sister Sirin finally smelled the scent of the cheating cat and hurried over, but the way she opened it seems a bit wrong? (Miracle magic, kid!)]

[Sirin's Stigmata mark (Purple): You can inherit all the abilities of the Herrscher Sirin.]

[Your Honkai Adaptability has been enhanced.]

The talent "Honkai Adaptability (Purple)" flickered for a moment and then dimmed, with no further movement.

[Reward distribution complete, please check carefully.]

[Note: The talent "Heaven's Envy (Gold)" has been deactivated. Your talents "Honkai Adaptability (Purple)" and "Kaslana Physique (Blue)" can now function normally!]

[Note: Detection of Chapter One: Sirin's Book of Happiness completed, the simulator is about to undergo maintenance updates...]

Chase breathed a sigh of relief. Thankfully, he didn't inherit "Heaven's Envy"; otherwise, he would have been in real trouble.

Sitting up from the bed, he coincidentally met eyes with Bella standing by the window, feeling a bit dazed. He hadn't completely shaken off the aftereffects of the simulation. The sensation was too real, as if he had truly lived another life.

"Big brother, are you awake?" Bella immediately approached, asking with concern, her pair of blue eyes staring at Chase's face, full of care.

"Is there anything unusual, Bella?" Chase rubbed his temples and inquired.

"Everything is normal," Bella replied.

Chase nodded, sitting cross-legged on the bed, and began silently reciting the Sword Heart Sutra.

Heart's state merges with the lake—[Still Water].

Lake freezes into ice—[Dustless].

After some time, Chase slowly opened his eyes. The influence brought by the simulation had dissipated, and he began to analyze the current situation. Glancing at Bella, he thought that she must miss her Queen.

Chase decided to extract the rewards now, without hesitation. He directly chose to claim the rewards.

Subsequently, a warm flow passed through his body, and at the same time, his right palm felt a burning sensation. The feeling came and went quickly. When Chase realized it, the rewards from the simulator had already been distributed.

[Rewards have been distributed, please check carefully.]

Chase didn't rush to check the simulator panel. Instead, he extended his right hand, examining the peculiar Saint Mark on his right palm.

There, a unique Stigmata mark was present, looking entirely natural, as if it were innate.

Chase stared at the Saint Mark, his expression momentarily trance-like, as if he heard a familiar voice...

"Big brother!"