Collapse Iron: Today's mount is the female protagonist.

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"Kiana, you mean that back then, you sensed the connection to the Cocoon of the End, which is why you were certain that it was the original world, right?"

"That's right, my judgment is definitely correct. I did make contact with the Cocoon of the End at that time, and I can confirm that it was definitely the Cocoon of the End with normal power level, and not some inferior imitation from the World Bubble."

The End Worm answered with certainty that no one knew the power of the End Cocoon better than her, the Herrscher of the End. She was certain that what she had linked to at that time was the real End Cocoon.

“Hmm.” Bronya nodded after listening. This confirmation was enough to determine whether it was the true original world. Of course, in reality, only Kiana on the entire Earth could make this 'confirmation'.

"That's right."

"Kiana, don't worry too much about Himeko-sensei's matter."

"Since the Qi family you mentioned can take you through time and space to another world, allowing you to freely travel between the past and the future, then coming to a parallel world shouldn't be too difficult."

"If you can find him again, invite him to our world, and travel through time again, you will be able to save Himeko-sensei."

"Huh?" Mei blinked her big, bewildered eyes.

Is it really that simple?

Listening to Bronya's seemingly easy and simple words, she had the illusion that rewriting time was actually very simple.

After listening to Bronya's story, the eyes of the End Worm gradually lit up.

As long as they can find Qi Shi again, that's enough! They can travel through time once more to save Himeko-sensei.

She sensed the power within her body. The powerful and unique power left behind by Qi Shi reminded her that everything had actually happened.

Although Mei and Bronya on the other side couldn't perceive it, in the eyes of the End Worm itself, her body was like an enchanted level 999, constantly flashing with light.

Qi Shi truly disregarded the consumption of resources, seeking only to ensure the safety of protecting the End Worm from spacetime damage.

Even if one travels through time and space, the power lost is only a tiny bit.

With these energies that counteract time and space, as the Herrscher of the End, she will surely be able to find a solution.

It seems that the week she spent being scrutinized inside and out wasn't wasted; the other party certainly put in a lot of effort.

Next, all I need to do is find Qi Shi and ask him to help me one more time.

Thinking about it, a blush of embarrassment suddenly appeared on the cheeks of the End Worm. How could asking the other party for help be so taken for granted?

She was already very grateful that Qi Shi was willing to help her last time. It was also thanks to Qi Shi's help and the protection he provided without reservation that she was able to successfully return to her own time.

She felt too embarrassed to ask the other person to come to her parallel world for help.

She can't keep taking advantage of the other person; she has to give something in return.

However, the End Worm wasn't too worried. As the Herrscher of the End and the guardian of Earth, she figured that if she worked for ten years, or at least a hundred, she could get the other party to help her save Himeko-sensei.

St. Freya Academy, Command Center.

"Captain, you're back!"

Himeko smiled when she saw Saishiro suddenly appear in the room and return.

As for the other party's sudden appearance without warning, she was already used to it after witnessing his many unpredictable powers.

Having experienced and witnessed so much, what could possibly surprise her?

However, Ji Ziping's calm demeanor instantly crumbled when she saw the people who appeared alongside Qi Shi, and her eyes widened in surprise.

Chapter 171 Himeko: I could do it too!

Himeko stared blankly at the other figure that looked exactly like her, who walked out from behind Qi Shi.

Her gaze fell upon Qi Shi, and the expression in her eyes became incredibly complex.

As someone who experienced it firsthand, and who is well aware of the cruelty of this world, she was already prepared and accepted being used as a test subject, and even to be cloned, when she was taken by Qi Shi.

But this is too fast! She participated in the experiment in the morning, and the clone was manufactured in the afternoon.

And Captain, could you please tone it down a bit? Could you at least stop showing it so blatantly in front of me? Could you please consider my feelings as your subordinate?

What Ji Zibang found most unbearable was that

Why is her gear better than mine?

At this moment, Himeko from the future is still wearing the Godslayer Armor, which is the Valkyrie Armor equipped with the Plague Gem. It is a product of Otto's discovery of a blank Divine Key left over from a previous civilization and its restoration using modern technology.

Although Himeko sees it as an extremely powerful piece of equipment, it actually requires an energy source of the entire Hyperion battleship to operate at full power. Moreover, it would place a huge burden on its pilot and cause irreversible damage. In Himeko's current lightly dressed state, the strength she can actually exert is very limited.

With her rich and mature experience as a Valkyrie, she immediately recognized that the equipment on the other side was of far superior quality.

This is what really blew Himeko's mind.

Not only did they clone her, but the captain preferred to spend time cultivating clones rather than even glance at the original Himeko.

She's not disobeying orders or refusing to follow commands, so why is she valued less than her own clone? She can also obey orders and be the captain's sharpest weapon.

"Hmm?" Qi Shi was puzzled by Himeko's subtle expression, wondering what she was imagining.

"Let me introduce Himeko to you. This is Himeko."

He first looked at the other person and introduced himself, saying something that made one's cerebellum shrink.

"Hmm... You can just call her Himeko Shinku or Lady Shinku."

"Hello, nice to meet you"

Himeko extended her hand to greet her. Although she felt somewhat helpless about her captain's 'inhumane' behavior, she was very friendly towards Shinku Himeko, even showing sympathy and concern.

As a clone whose life is not in her own hands, she must have experienced a lot of suffering and felt confused and in pain.

Looking at the other party's battered armor (from fighting the Herrscher of the Void) and those bewildered eyes (from experiencing too many things beyond comprehension).

Himeko felt even more pity for him and gave this 'poor person' a gentle smile.

"Don't feel constrained, just make yourself at St. Freya."

"Hehe~ Hello."

However, the red-haired beauty opposite her gave an unnatural, smirk. Facing another version of herself, Himeko Shinku always felt a little awkward. She really wanted to say, "This is my home. Don't worry, I know it very well."

She never imagined that one day she would meet another version of herself, and the way the other person looked at her always felt strange.

"Hehe~ It's good that you can get along well."

Qi Shi, who was standing to the side, smiled and said.

Although we don't know exactly what Himeko was imagining, isn't it interesting? And he smoothly steered things in an even more interesting direction.

"Himeko, could you please go and prepare a place for Lady Shinku to stay? Also, could you please show her around St. Freya later?"

"Yes, Captain, leave it to me." Himeko nodded without hesitation, then gave Shinku Himeko the same pitying and friendly expression as before, and left.

Himeko's lips twitched. Although the current situation seemed reasonable, she couldn't help but feel that the other party was doing it on purpose, deliberately sending her to lead the way so that she could see a series of strange reactions.

After only a short time together, she sensed that this boy, whom she didn't know but seemed to know her very well, had a personality that enjoyed seeing people in distress.

Qi Shi then naturally sat down in the captain's seat and gestured to the red-haired beauty in front of the desk.

"Please, sit down, Ms. Himeko."

Himeko Shinku responded somewhat reservedly.

"I'm sure there are still many things you don't understand. Don't worry, there's plenty of time. I will explain the cause and effect of what happened back then, just as I said."

Qi Shi spoke up.

From Himeko Shinku's awakening to the final insect's delighted conversation and then disappearance, the entire process took only a minute. Many incomprehensible things happened too quickly, and in the other person's eyes, everything was still like a dream, full of unanswered questions.

After that, Qi Shi told Himeko about the future development of the Honkai's end, then the coincidence of Kiana arriving here, and the series of events that followed, in which the two of them traveled through time to save her.

"So, is that so?"

It took Himeko Shinku a long time to finally digest the information she learned from Saitama, information that was enough to refresh her worldview several times over.

Having understood herself, Kiana, and the current situation, many of her doubts were answered.

It turns out she didn't come to the future or anywhere else, but to the past, to another parallel world.

Kiana arrived in this world by chance and met Saitama. With Saitama's help, she traveled through time to the past to save her.

This is truly unbelievable.

If this hadn't happened, she would have been dead long ago.

What she had just seen wasn't her future self, but rather her past self from another world. This made her feel less awkward, since she couldn't very well appear less attractive than her younger self from the past.

Then, Himeko turned her gaze to Saitama across from her.

Although she doesn't know him in the other world, he is someone well-known and trusted by her and everyone in St. Freya in this world, and he also has a good relationship with Kiana in the future.

Thinking of this, Himeko Shinku's restrained state of mind relaxed a lot, and she looked at Saiki with more affection.

Chapter 172 It's not luck, it's charm

As her mood changed, and she realized that she had not arrived in a completely unfamiliar world, but in the St. Freya that she knew, most of the confusion and helplessness she felt about the unknown disappeared, and she even felt like joking and teasing.

"Then should I also call you Captain?"

She still felt rather uneasy about the other ship's captain's identity, since that had always been her previous position.

However, Qi Shi remained calm and replied with a light laugh, "If you were to enter my life in St. Freya, then that would indeed be the case."

This natural and matter-of-fact reply left Himeko Shinku speechless, who had wanted to tease the young man, speechless with her own words.

What an unlovable brat.

She rolled her eyes and then said.

"At least let me start work and have a hot meal, otherwise I won't work properly from now on."

"Of course, St. Freya is doing much better now than before, and they don't delay or deduct wages."

Qi Shi spoke first, and after he finished speaking, the two looked at each other and smiled.

However, after a moment of silence, Himeko Shinku couldn't help but ask.

"Um, Kiana, is she alright?"

Her expression was somewhat worried. If what Qi Shi said was true, then she had actually 'sacrificed' in her own world. Kiana's life and sorrow afterward would be the same as before, and would not change. Such an outcome was really too heavy for that child.

However, Qi Shi revealed a smile.