Kiana's eyes sparkled as she looked at Fu Hua.
"Class Monitor, do you really have a sister?"
Fu Hua's mouth twitched, and she shook her head, exasperated.
"Kiana, you're overthinking things. Where would I even get a sister?"
Not only was she an only child fifty thousand years ago, but even if she had a sister, she likely would have died in the Honkai Eruption of that era.
"That's so strange. Then where did this other Fu Hua come from?" Himeko wondered aloud.
"And she doesn't seem like she's lost control of her mind. At most, she's just a little... uh... insane?" said Raiden Mei.
"She attacked Schicksal, attacked World Serpent, and then attacked us... Could she be from Anti-Entropy? Is that why she's targeting all three of our factions?" Theresa mused.
"That's probably impossible," Bronya shook her head. "Don't forget, the Bronya in that vision had already inherited the power of the Herrscher of Reason. This means our relationship with Anti-Entropy at that time definitely wasn't hostile. After all, Welt is the Sovereign of Anti-Entropy."
"Hey? Speaking of which, didn't you get owned again just now, Bronya?"
Hearing Bronya's words, Kiana seemed to remember something and covered her mouth, stifling a laugh.
"Haha, it's just like that puppet said. After you inherited the power of the Herrscher of Reason, you haven't won a single fight."
"Idiot Kiana!"
Bronya's face instantly darkened, her gaze shooting toward Kiana like daggers.
If looks could kill, Kiana would have already been executed by a thousand cuts.
"...Huh? Wait a minute!"
Just as Bronya was about to say something to salvage her dignity, a flash of inspiration struck her before the words could leave her mouth. She seemed to have thought of something.
"Didn't win a single fight?"
"...Bronya remembers now! Bronya knows who that Fu Hua is!"
Hearing Bronya's declaration, the others couldn't help but turn to look at her, their eyes filled with curiosity and surprise.
"Bronya, you know who she is? Really?" Theresa asked in astonishment.
"Mmm. If Bronya is not mistaken, she should be—the Herrscher of Sentience!"
Bronya enunciated every word clearly.
"The Herrscher of Sentience?!"
Looks of shock appeared on everyone's faces.
"'Thanks' to idiot Kiana's mockery, Bronya remembered what that puppet said."
"She said that when Bronya faced the Herrscher of Sentience, her motorcycle was flipped. That information perfectly matches what happened in the vision just now."
"Bronya has thought it over and over, and this is the only possibility."
"After all, if she wasn't a Herrscher, why would her name also be Fu Hua? Why would she look exactly like the Class Monitor? And her power is so immense, yet we had no information about her beforehand. That doesn't make sense."
"But if we attribute all of this to a Herrscher, then everything can be explained."
"Bronya, are you saying that I will become a Herrscher in the future?"
Fu Hua's voice was filled with disbelief.
To be honest, she had absolute confidence in her own willpower. The strength she had accumulated over fifty thousand years could not be so easily usurped by a Herrscher consciousness.
"Mmm. Although the conclusion is hard to believe, if that's not the case, why would her appearance and figure be identical to yours, Class Monitor?"
"But that's not right either. At that time, I should have already been killed by Otto, with my consciousness attached to the feather on Kiana," Fu Hua said, confused.
"...Class Monitor, who ever said that Otto definitely killed you?"
After a few seconds of silence, Bronya's words came out of the blue.
"Eh?"
"In truth, we never saw a vision of Otto killing you. We only heard a gunshot. What if he intentionally left you alive? Perhaps he only wanted to ensure you couldn't interfere with his plans during that period, but he never expected you to activate the Zeroth Power of Fenghuang Down and let your consciousness escape."
As Bronya laid out her analysis, a feeling of sudden understanding dawned on everyone.
"Of course, this is all just Bronya's speculation. We'll have to witness the truth for ourselves to be certain."
"No, Bronya, to be able to analyze things to this extent, you're already incredibly impressive," Theresa said, looking at Bronya with approval.
[This round of questions has now concluded. The next session will be held in ten days.]
As the System's mechanical voice sounded, a white light flashed before their eyes, and they returned to the dorms at St. Freya.
---o---
"We're back. Well then, let's stick to the old routine and first take stock of our gains," Theresa said.
"This time, we obtained information on the future Herrscher of Domination and Herrscher of Sentience, the leader of World Serpent, and the fact that the Principal can transform into a magical girl."
"You can leave out that last part!"
"As for rewards, we obtained information on the Sea of Quanta, a Micro Arc Reactor, and ten Mental Enhancement Potions."
"Mmm, the information on the Sea of Quanta is crucial; it will be temporarily classified as S-rank secret. The arc reactor can be used to awaken the Book of Cangxuan. If she can be reawakened, she will be of great help to us."
"As for these Mental Enhancement Potions..." Theresa stroked her chin, a little unsure of their effects.
After all, in the world of Honkai, there were no potions that specifically targeted mental strength.
"Principal, regarding these potions, I have an idea. But I'll have to wait until I return from Taixuan Mountain to discuss it," Fu Hua said.
"Until then, none of you should take them."
"Hmm? Fu Hua, do you have a plan?"
"Not a plan, exactly. I just... want to test something."
"Alright then, we'll hold onto them. By the way, when are you planning to leave?" Theresa asked. "And about Grandpa, if he finds out you went to Taixuan Mountain to awaken the Book of Cangxuan..."
Theresa had to worry. If Otto discovered that Fu Hua suddenly went to Taixuan Mountain and reawakened the Book of Cangxuan, his attention would definitely be drawn to St. Freya Academy.
They weren't yet at a point where they could challenge Otto, so they had to remain hidden.
"It's fine. As long as I don't use any transportation, he won't be able to find me," Fu Hua said. "I can swim from the East Sea to Shenzhou."
Everyone: "..."
"Class Monitor, you don't have to go that far. Really. Do you know how far it is from here to Shenzhou?"
"Don't worry. My past self might not have been able to do it, but the me of right now..." Fu Hua clenched her fist, feeling the ever-growing power within her reborn body.
"I can do anything!"
Seeing Fu Hua's confident expression, the others could only sigh in their hearts. As expected of the Immortal Celestial. She's just unbelievably amazing.