"Confidence? Who gave her that confidence?"
Letting the bullets fly for a while was the best way to describe Brian's current state.
Schicksal was about to enter the scene, and Cocolia was currently oblivious to the unfolding changes; after a period of intense activity, he could finally sit down and take a break.
And have a good chat with Bronya.
Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated.
The Schicksal side was manageable. As long as the three of them worked together and used Kiana as a shield, nothing major would likely happen.
Therefore, considering all factors, Cocolia, who orchestrated all of this, was the biggest threat to them from beginning to end.
And an object that must be understood.
Brian's question made Bronya ponder for a moment before she found the most likely answer: "Victory!"
"Cocolia has never suffered a defeat. Perhaps she thinks that this operation in Nagazora City will not fail either."
Bronya didn't know much about Cocolia's early life, but she had some contact with her at the orphanage.
From a dismissed military officer to a warlord dominating a part of Siberia, after a series of perilous political maneuvers, she successfully absorbed the other factions on the snowy plains, joined Anti-Entropy, and became one of the representative figures of the radical faction...
Today, Cocolia has even, with the help of her investors, created clones of Welt, preparing to usurp the authority of Anti-Entropy.
From the results, her plan has been very successful, gradually encroaching on the territory of the conservative faction.
The day she becomes the queen of Anti-Entropy is perhaps not far off.
Victory gave this woman confidence, and never tasting defeat gradually made this woman conceited.
To the point of ignoring the constraints of reality.
"So she thinks she can challenge a Herrscher using Titans?"
Bronya: "..."
"Bronya does not know." What does Cocolia's business have to do with her, Bronya?
To be honest, even Bronya hadn't figured out why Cocolia was confident enough to use lumps of iron like Titans to fight a Herrscher.
Even if the Herrscher awakening from Raiden Mei wasn't at full power due to the insufficient Honkai energy reserves in the Gem of Conquest, it didn't change the fact that lightning is a natural counter to electronics.
Does she think she has enough Titans under her command to drain the Herrscher of Thunder's mana bar?
"..." Bronya tilted her head.
Stepping out of Cocolia's perspective, removing the filter of lies, she truly realized that Cocolia's plan was exceptionally unreliable.
"Perhaps it's the Anti-Entropy Sovereign she has?" the girl could only guess.
"Those clones are defective products, not worth a single hair of a real Herrscher." Watching Raiden Mei busy in the kitchen, Brian felt he had a long way to go.
The Russian loli turned her head. "But isn't there still you?"
Cocolia counters Brian, Brian counters Raiden Mei, Raiden Mei counters Cocolia.
It formed a complete triangular food chain.
The only downside was that the balance of this triangle was extremely fragile; any rash move by any party would destroy the balance...
As Bronya saw it, it was sure to be a wonderful development.
"Don't count on it. I'm the one on the bottom right now," Brian said with a bitter smile.
Being sandwiched between two girls is a wonderful thing, but when one of them is a Herrscher, it becomes a wonderful death.
If the Herrscher of Thunder was displeased for even a moment, his little brother would be taking him to the grave right then and there.
"I believe in you." Bronya patted Brian's shoulder. "As long as you show the prowess of the head of the household, whether it's the two Mei-nee-sans, the Herrscher of Thunder, or even that big idiot Kiana, none of them will be a problem for you."
Brian: "..."
It seemed this Russian loli had some sort of misunderstanding.
There are two Seeles, two sides of the same Stigma; there are two Raiden Meis, so they must also be two sides of the same Stigma.
But she never would have guessed that the other side of Raiden Mei had actually already obtained the power of a Herrscher.
He facepalmed.
Bronya: "Don't worry, I will definitely do my best to help you."
As long as Brian doesn't kick the bucket before she rescues her sister, it counts as her victory!
Deep within the girl's silver-gray eyes, a mischievous glint began to sparkle.
A chaotic love triangle is terrifying, but as long as it isn't a *shameful loli field*, there's no major problem.
Two Raiden Meis were fighting over a single body, and the gluttonous Kiana was destined to be firmly controlled by her stomach.
In the future, the problem will evolve into a four-person rivalry, letting Brian live a life of both pain and pleasure.
There are five people, three in the romantic rivalry, and she, Bronya, is not one of them!
This was a favor she was selling to this Blondie, and also her revenge on him; the Silver Wolf of the Urals doesn't usually hold grudges, she settles them on the spot.
"I'll take that as a good omen."
The girl changed the subject. "The Far East Branch should be making preparations now. Kiana's aunt is about to make a move. What should we do next?"
"Next, huh..." Brian mused. "I think you should go back to Cocolia's side first and act as our inside agent."
Without a doubt, Bronya's value as a mole far outweighed her turning traitor on the spot.
"What about Schicksal? Don't you need my help?"
Brian waved his hand. "A Herrscher is not a problem for them, and with Kiana around, we won't be in any real trouble."
"After all, that Overseer is..."
The wind drowned out his voice, leaving Bronya unable to discern what Brian's trump card was.
But since this man from the Inner World was so confident...
"Then I'll leave it to you."
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Europe, above the Aegean Sea, Schicksal Headquarters Floating Island...
Schicksal HQ's location is unknown to the public, but it is the invisible throne where the power of half the world converges.
Every order issued from here is enough to influence the course of the world.
Amidst the transmission of radio waves, a girl with short flaxen hair, dressed in an exquisite black and white maid outfit, moved through the various areas of Schicksal HQ.
No one looked down on this girl because of her attire. Everyone at Schicksal HQ knew that Schicksal's S-rank Valkyrie, Rita Rossweisse, had some unusual hobbies.
Like being a maid.
"Good morning, Lady Rita."
"Good morning, everyone."
As the platform rose and fell, Rita greeted the staff of Schicksal HQ one by one, before entering the room that represented supreme authority.
—Overseer's Office
The blond man behind the solid wood desk put down the document in his hand, his turquoise eyes flowing with data from the Far East Branch.
"Rita, I have a mission for you."
"Please give your orders, Overseer."
"Apprehend Raiden Mei."