Chapter 7: Survive and Win

"Hmm... a strange ceiling."

When Angel opened her eyes, she saw only the snow-white ceiling and walls, as well as the light source embedded in the ceiling and walls, emitting bright but not dazzling light.

'Oh!!! '

'Woke up! '

'Not in the dissection room or the experimental cabin, there is still hope! '

'Long live! '

Angel sat up, rubbed her sleepy eyes, yawned, and tears came out of the corners of her eyes.

The theater, they are so noisy!

However, everyone's consciousness and thinking are connected, so as long as they wake up, they will understand the situation on both sides instantly, so Angel could also understand the other Angels' relief.

"Yo! Finally woke up, it seems that I came at the right time!"

Murata Himeko walked in from the outside, and then the exit closed automatically, almost integrated with the wall.

It could be seen that the technological content of this room is not low, it is probably specially designed. But the person who came in was only Murata Himeko, and she didn't bring any weapons or defensive equipment... Such treatment is obviously not for any discovered Herrschers.

'They haven't discovered that I'm a Herrscher yet! '

Angel felt a little relieved.

But being in the enemy camp, everything is unknown. Angel could only be alert, keep a straight face, and try not to show any emotions.

"You are really vigilant, but don't worry, we are not a crazy organization."

Murata Himeko smiled.

The empty room suddenly rose up with a table and two chairs. Murata Himeko sat on a chair, facing Angel, pointed to the other chair, and motioned her to sit down.

Angel looked at Himeko expressionlessly, and after a while, she got off the bed and sat opposite Himeko.

Himeko then pulled out a black iron rod from behind her, holding one end with both hands, with a bright and warm smile on her face, and then...

"Crack~"

The iron rod slowly bent to the extent of almost breaking in half in front of Angel. Then, Himeko threw the bent iron rod in front of Angel, and it made a heavy metallic sound on the table, indicating its weight and hardness.

"As you can see, we are the ones who control dangerous power and protect the world with it, so you can probably understand why we are looking for you? I am Murata Himeko, and I am very happy to meet you."

"..."

Angel was speechless and listened quietly, only her eyes moved slightly with Himeko's movements, like a delicate and silent puppet.

She discovered another use of the power of domination: by focusing all her attention on the power instead of her body, she could make herself appear like a real puppet, devoid of any emotion.

Himeko had a headache dealing with this uncooperative attitude and then threw out a few photos, which showed the bloody and tragic alley.

"You did this, right?"

"I did it. Do you want to judge me?"

Angel spoke expressionlessly.

These are all facts that are easy to investigate and there is no way to deny them. However, St. Freya Academy should also be able to easily find out the cause and effect from earlier events. Those little scumbags isolated and bullied Angel because of her appearance a long time ago, and they became even worse after she lost her parents.

Those memories filled with darkness and fear, even if Angel, who is now more mature and calm, thinks of them, she will have murderous intentions.

Only this killing spree, Angel has no guilt at the moment.

But she always has to put on a front in front of Himeko. The St. Freya forces are very kind, so as long as she wins their pity, she will be safe.

Under Angel's expressionless and indifferent attitude, 30 Angels are discussing the next response.

Himeko laughed when she heard this. What she was most worried about was that Angel would close herself off and resist communication. Only when she was willing to speak would there be a possibility of understanding and untying the knot in her heart.

Himeko said in a gentle tone:

"Don't worry, I know the root of the error is not you..."

"No, they deserved to die. I really wanted to kill them, but I didn't expect it to be in that form. If you want to do anything to me, just do it directly. I'm tired of hypocritical communication."

"Little guy, you're a bit unlovable."

Himeko maintained a smile and said calmly.

In Himeko's view, Angel's reaction was like a frightened little hedgehog, facing others with its spikes just to protect its weak and pitiful body. And this is completely in line with the personality description that Himeko inferred from the information.

So, Himeko tried to comfort her and said:

"The power you awakened is extremely dangerous and difficult to control. We have sufficient experience in this. According to our rules, you are usually not given excessive punishment in a situation like this provided that you cooperate with us. First of all, let's start with a frank communication."

After Himeko finished speaking, she took out a few more books from behind and put them on the table. "Modern History of Schicksal, Basic Science of Honkai, Biography of Saints... These are easy-to-understand introductory books, but they are enough to reveal some truths about history and the world. I will give you time to calm down, and I hope you can read these books. I will come to see you tomorrow. We will arrange regular meal delivery. The bathroom is over there. If you need anything else, just shout out loud and we will satisfy you according to the situation."

"Goodbye, little guy."

Himeko left the room.

Inside the room, Angel sat for a long time before opening the book.

...

With the perspective shared, several Angels focused on reading and memorizing the contents of the books, while the rest of the Angels chattered in the theater.

"The situation is much better than expected. It seems that St. Freya not only did not discover my identity as a Herrscher, but also wants to recruit me."

"We should be thankful that we are in the Far East and have been noticed in Saint Freya's territory."

"Then should we stay?"

"Well, if we stay, the risk of being discovered will undoubtedly increase."

"No, it is obvious that we can no longer hide the fact that we have Honkai energy. In this case, it would be dangerous not to stay in Saint Freya!"

"That's right. Staying in Saint Freya as a student, at least for the time being, we don't have to worry about too many conspiracies and calculations, and we can calm down and learn some necessary knowledge and techniques."

"Saint Freya's moral level is very high. It is better than Otto, World Serpent, and Anti-Entropy Reformists!"

"And I can get close to everyone!"

"...Drag them away and shoot them!"

After a collective brainstorming, the Angels made two decisions. First, Angel in the outside world maintains the image of an autistic girl who suffers from bullying, joins Saint Freya, and learns the necessary knowledge from the academy.

Second, the Angels in the theater are divided into ten, carefully return to the real world one by one, and then use various means to go to different continents and hide in remote and uninhabited corners as the final resurrection archive after the theater falls.

In short, staying alive is victory!