Honkai Simulator: Start with Confessing to The Herrscher of Finality

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"The doors of House Kaslana have remained closed for far too long."

This phrase was widely known throughout Schicksal, symbolizing how the glory of House Kaslana had become history, washed away by the river of time.

The current frontline Valkyries rarely heard mention of the surname "Kaslana." Since Siegfried's incident, the family tacitly refrained from involving themselves in Schicksal affairs.

While this decision led to House Kaslana losing much of its influence, it also indirectly preserved the family's standing.

If not for Rita's intentional reminder, even Durandal might have forgotten about this family. It wasn't due to arrogance; she simply never paid much attention to such matters.

The young girl stepped into the courtyard steeped in history and saw numerous members of the Kaslana family training. Naturally, their focus was on the Kaslana Gunmanship Arts.

Although House Kaslana had lost its status, it hadn't depleted its resources entirely. The basic Valkyrie training posed no significant burden on this ancient lineage.

Durandal's eyes reflected deep contemplation.

For some inexplicable reason, a voice inside her whispered that she too had once been part of this place.

Noticing the girl's hesitation, Rita deliberately asked, "What is it, Lady Durandal?"

"It's nothing, just feeling... hmm, strangely familiar here." Trusting Rita implicitly, Durandal confessed, "I feel like I've been here before, maybe even lived here for a time." She shook her head, puzzled. "How peculiar, why would I have such a sensation?"

The girl did not question her identity; her golden hair clearly contrasted with the white locks characteristic of the Kaslana family.

Rita sighed softly, "It might just be a feeling. Sometimes, I also experience a sense of familiarity in unfamiliar places."

Without Otto's permission, Rita naturally wouldn't reveal any information about Lady Durandal's true identity. However, this didn't hinder her from assisting Durandal indirectly.

The issue was whether Durandal, with her seemingly door-crushed mindset, could comprehend Rita's hints—a separate matter altogether.

But setting personal biases aside, seeking guidance from House Kaslana indeed seemed like the most appropriate course of action at present.

Among Schicksal's three major families, the Schariacs were staunch supporters of Otto. Given their suspicion that either Durandal might have imprisoned him or some other unforeseen calamity befell him, they would not readily assist Durandal—even if not outright hostile to her.

As for the Apocalypses, there's no need to mention them; the current patriarch of House Apocalypse is Theresa.

Thus, Durandal's only viable option for support lay with House Kaslana.

With Otto temporarily absent, House Kaslana represented the established force capable of stabilizing Schicksal. If they endorsed her, combined with the Valkyries' strength she could rally, Durandal would swiftly gain enough power to lead Schicksal, even for a brief period.

This way, should she apprehend those harboring malicious intent all at once, Schicksal would remain unshaken and avoid splintering into factions.

This was why Otto chose Durandal as one of his successors—her unique abilities could swiftly unite Schicksal. Of course, the inevitable consequence would be Schicksal's unchecked expansion into a colossal entity.

And eventually, become cancer to human civilization itself.

If Schicksal failed to swiftly defeat Honkai, it would drain humanity of all its strength, leading to their mutual destruction. By then, humankind would no longer have the means to establish another organization like Schicksal.

The young Durandal couldn't yet comprehend these implications.

A pressing issue before her now was that House Kaslana currently lacked a family head.

After Siegfried became a wanted fugitive by Schicksal, he naturally lost his position as the leader of House Kaslana. To avoid further suspicion, the family refrained from electing a new head.

Following Siegfried's defection from Schicksal, many members of the Kaslana clan also resigned from their Valkyrie duties and returned home.

Presently, House Kaslana existed only in name and reputation.

Moreover, considering Siegfried's betrayal, would House Kaslana risk aiding Durandal? If Otto reemerged and disapproved of Durandal wielding authority, wouldn't the Kaslanas face more consequences?

These were legitimate concerns for such an established family.

It wouldn't be easy for Durandal to secure House Kaslana's support.

She shook her head, dismissing these complicated thoughts.

Then, like a warrior marching forth, she ventured deeper into the courtyard.

Meanwhile, at Schicksal Headquarters...

Raiden Mei sat by the bedside of a young girl in the treatment room.

The medical staff spoke apologetically, "We've managed to stabilize Miss Bronya's vital signs, but we're unable to awaken her consciousness yet. It seems like some unknown force is restraining her mind."

Raiden Mei bit her lip. "Is there really no other way?"

"We've already discussed this case with the Luminous Research Institute of Schicksal. In terms of modern conventional medicine, there isn't any solution available. Of course, that's within the limits of current medical knowledge."

"You mean there might be another approach?"

"It requires further validation, and the researchers from Nagamitsu will contact you regarding this matter."

Raiden Mei couldn't help feeling frustrated.

Despite her disciplined training, which had brought her newfound composure, concerns for her friend's well-being still stirred her emotions deeply.

As the medical staff left, Raiden Mei sighed, checking the time.

It was once again the moment to clean Bronya's body.

Throughout this period, she had been personally taking care of Bronya without relying on others.

Logically, this time should have been no different from before. However, as she fetched a towel to gently cleanse Bronya's cheeks, something suddenly caught her attention.

She sensed a peculiar force—the flickering power of quantum energy.

Then, Raiden Mei witnessed a robot materialize before her eyes.

"Is that... Project Bunny?"

Naturally, Raiden Mei recognized Project Bunny; after all, Bronya never concealed its use during battles.

Her gaze narrowed slightly as she observed Project Bunny lifting up Bronya.

Gradually, both their bodies began to vanish.

"Wait! Stop right there!" As the shimmering quantum energy dissipated, Raiden Mei rushed forward and grabbed Bronya's hand just in time.

To her surprise, she found herself slowly disappearing along with them.

"What's happening?"

"Don't worry, Big Sister Mei."

Remarkably, she heard Bronya speak.

"It's Seele coming for me."

As Bronya finished speaking, Raiden Mei felt the scenery around her transform instantly—from Schicksal's medical ward to an unknown dimension.

She quickly realized what had occurred: Quantum Honkai.