"That's wonderful!" Cecilia was extremely happy: "I'm so satisfied! Hm hm~ Hurry and record it with the recording function."
Kiana hesitated but also said: "Actually, there's something I want to ask of you, Lady Cecilia. Please, you absolutely must abandon this mission."
Cecilia snapped back to reality and asked: "May I know the reason?"
Kiana said: "Theresa said your health isn't good, and just now, to save Siegfried, you consumed a massive amount of stamina."
Cecilia replied: "That's true. Lately, my body hasn't been well, and I did expend a lot of stamina. From the recorded data, the Second Herrscher is extremely powerful. Conservatively estimated, I probably only have an 80% chance of victory."
Kiana said in surprise: "80%? But Theresa and the others are so worried."
Cecilia said gently: "That's why they're worrying too much. Don't worry—your 'Mommy' is very strong, you know."
Hearing this, Kiana felt a bit more reassured.
Not long after, the three converged in front of the tower.
At the same time.
The screen suddenly froze and gradually pulled back.
A certain man was standing in front of the instruments, watching what Kiana was experiencing on the monitor.
"Hah~ How interesting."
"I didn't expect things to develop beyond my predictions."
"You two, keep a close eye on her~"
The moment this man appeared.
All the viewers immediately recognized him—it was the director, Hessian! This character was undoubtedly Otto Apocalypse.
In an instant... all the viewers grew excited.
They eagerly anticipated the director's appearance.
After all, everyone greatly admired and had a very positive impression of the director who created this series.
In the plot.
Two voices answered simultaneously: "Understood, Lord Bishop. Leave it to me with confidence."
"Affirmative!"
The screen returned to Kiana's side once more.
The three had already entered the interior of the laboratory.
The environment here didn't look like a laboratory—it resembled a prison more.
The three broke through upward along the way.
In the process, while searching for the door key.
Kiana came across quite a few diary fragments.
"The doctor told me to start writing a diary from today. But I've never written one before—I don't know how to begin."
"Today's treatment was so painful too, but the doctor said we can't stop. The children who stopped treatment were all taken away by the doctor and never came back."
"I'm so scared. I don't want to go there. I don't want to live in this small, dark cage. I want Mommy to hug me. Mommy, where are you..."
"..."
"Mommy, I miss you so much, but I'll hold back my tears. I definitely won't cry. Because I still have the magic spell Mommy taught me."
"Every time I'm sad, Mommy would whisper the magic spell in my ear."
"As long as I silently chant it in my heart, it can grant any wish—the magic spell that lets me see Mommy."
"——Ich☆liebe☆dich"
Eh??
Kiana was somewhat shocked. She clearly didn't know this English.
For some reason, she was actually able to read it out.
Her head suddenly ached intensely, the pain so severe she couldn't hold on and directly fainted.
Cecilia, who arrived, placed her on her lap to let her rest a bit.
When Kiana woke up, Cecilia asked: "Are you okay? Do you feel uncomfortable anywhere?"
Kiana answered: "I'm fine. I just suddenly had a headache... This diary reminded me of things from the past. When I was little, I was separated from my mom too, so I understand this child's feelings—the emptiness inside... feeling helpless and alone."
Cecilia pulled her into a hug: "Poor child."
Eh?
Kiana froze for a moment.
Cecilia said gently: "No need to be shy, Kiana. Just rest properly in my arms."
Kiana actively hugged her back: "Thank you, Mom... no, I mean... Lady Cecilia."
This heartwarming scene.
Moved many viewers to tears.
Kiana's background was gradually revealed through these memories, and everyone resonated with her desire to save her mother.
The plot continued.
After resting for a while.
The three resumed their exploration.
Kiana came across more diary fragments: "My body hurts more and more. The doctor said I need an examination and took me to a room with lots of TVs. I love watching TV the most—being held by Mommy, lying on the comfy sofa watching TV."
"But the TVs here only show weird numbers—it's not fun at all. And... it hurts so much... Mommy..."
Reading this diary evoked resonance in her.
Thinking about how she had never watched TV with her mom.
She involuntarily chanted that spell again, fantasizing about watching TV with her mom.
She had thought it was all fake.
But the key to the upper level appeared.
And the key's mechanism was surprisingly playing a game—Cecilia and she cleared a computer game together, successfully opening the door.
Kiana could hardly believe it: "Oh my god! Am I dreaming...? That spell actually worked. That's amazing!... There are so many more things I want to do with Mommy!"
"What wish should I make next?"
But now she was more interested in what happened to that child later.
She searched nearby computers for clues about the child who gave her this spell.
"November 2, 1999: Two test subjects with B-level Honkai resistance died during the experiment."
"To prevent residual Honkai energy, it is recommended to cremate the deceased."
"Additionally, Subject No. 51 has shown good adaptability and has been transferred to a safe room for observation."
"Based on observation results, deeper experiments will be arranged at another laboratory."
"A forged death notice has been sent to Subject No. 51's family. The family currently shows no suspicion."
"Continue monitoring them. If necessary, strong measures may be taken."
Seeing the information Kiana handed over.
Cecilia speculated: "The Second Herrscher coming here—is it not just because of the Honkai reactor?"
Otto's communication suddenly came through: "Cecilia, have you not dealt with the Second Herrscher yet? You haven't forgotten you're fighting a Herrscher, have you? The Honkai energy in Babylon Laboratory will make her stronger—the longer you drag it out, the lower your chances of victory."
Cecilia answered: "Of course I remember."
Otto continued: "There's no time to waste now. Cecilia, I never fight battles without assured victory. You'd better have a way to eliminate the Herrscher."
"If even you can't kill her, I'll launch a Honkai fission bomb and blow up the entire laboratory along with the Herrscher."
"If you don't want me to do that, bring me some good news."
Faced with Otto's orders.
Cecilia could only accept.