As 9S questioned Ana, Ana's eyes were wide, fixed on 2B in the battlefield.
"Which unit are you from?"
Ana looked at the young boy and girl in front of her. YoRHa androids all had the appearance of young boys and girls, but what puzzled Ana was that the three who suddenly appeared all wore eye masks.
From the identical eye masks and similar black clothing, it was clear that the three came from the same place, perhaps even the same squad.
Does Schicksal have such a unit?
"We are YoRHa androids. The squad doesn't have a separate designation. Don't worry, 2B will quickly deal with that Honkai Beast."
9S clearly misunderstood Ana's meaning.
YoRHa? What is that?
Ana, completely cut off from outside information, naturally did not know about the YoRHa, which had already become famous worldwide.
Anti-Entropy's secret team?
In Ana's understanding, the only organizations fighting Honkai in this world were Schicksal and Anti-Entropy.
But Anti-Entropy were all traitors. Were they enemies?
"Then…"
Ana was about to say something when suddenly the battlefield changed.
A purple light curtain suddenly appeared in mid-air. A Honkai Beast, similar to the one 2B was fighting but slightly smaller, twisted its body within it, trying to break free.
"Oh no! Honkai Energy concentration is rising, 2B!"
9S no longer bothered talking to Ana and immediately rushed towards 2B.
But before he could get close, 2B's voice came through.
"Don't come over! Pod! Restriction Release! Full power deployment!"
2B shouted into the air. The moment she shouted, a voice came from the air: "Received, full power…"
The Pod, which had been hidden using mimicry stealth technology, instantly appeared before everyone, gathering immense energy.
"Fire!"
At 2B's command, the Pod fired a powerful cannon blast at the newly landed Herrscher class Honkai beast.
After coming to this world, not only androids but even Pods had gained new functions in accordance with this world's rules, and their cannon fire had become even more powerful.
"Estimated recovery… requires, 2100 seconds…"
After exhausting its energy, the recovery time also became longer.
2B grabbed the Pod slowly descending from the sky and threw it towards 9S.
"Protest, please do not treat this unit so roughly."
Ignoring the Pod's protest, 2B drew another, slightly shorter katana from her back, forming a dual-wield stance, and looked at the enemy.
Even after being blasted by the Pod at full power, the Honkai Beast was not killed. After all, it was a Herrscher class Honkai beast and would not be defeated so easily.
No… you can't fight them alone…
Ana reached out her hand, watching 2B draw her twin blades and charge towards the two Herrscher class Honkai beast.
She knew very well the strength of a Herrscher class Honkai beast. Even an A-rank Valkyrie would need ample experience and full equipment to defeat one. An A-rank like her, even fully equipped, couldn't defeat them.
So she thought that even 2B would not be a match for two Herrscher class Honkai beast.
One-on-one versus one-on-two, the difficulty was not simply multiplied by two.
"Damn it! Pod! Remote assist 2B with support!"
9S watched the distant battle, feeling somewhat helpless. He was not skilled in close combat, and at that moment, the two massive Herrscher class Honkai beast had formed a blockade. It would be difficult for him to join the battlefield and help 2B; instead, he would distract her.
He specialized in reconnaissance. If the enemies were machines, he could hack them, but since the enemies were Honkai Beast and not machines, his combat effectiveness was much weaker.
17H saw 9S's actions and immediately had her Pod provide remote support. Like 9S, she was not a model skilled in close combat.
Why not escape?
The child had already been rescued. They could just escape, regroup with others, and then deal with these two enemies.
Incomprehensible, Ana could not comprehend…
Why risk their lives so much?
She had forgotten when the battle ended, only knowing that everyone survived.
2B truly killed two Herrscher class Honkai beast by herself, but the cost was that her body was pierced, and her right hand had completely disappeared, struck to an unknown location.
17H and 9S stood guard by her side, providing simple treatment and stopping the bleeding.
"Is it really worth it?"
At some point, Ana had stood beside the four.
"Huh? What are you talking about…"
9S was helping 17H stop 2B's bleeding and backing up 2B's data. Hearing Ana's words, he instinctively wanted to say something, but 2B stopped him.
Even through the eye mask, Ana could feel 2B's gaze on her.
"It's worth it, if it's to save humanity."
"Even if you end up like this? Even if you die in battle?"
To Ana's questions, 2B answered without hesitation, as if it were the most natural thing.
"Of course… This is the mission of all of us, and our belief… May humanity's glory endure forever."
When Ana and 2B returned to the safe zone, 9S and the others handed Ana over to the person in charge of reception in the safe zone before leaving for treatment.
May humanity's glory endure forever.
Ana replayed this sentence in her mind. She hadn't expected 2B to give her such a reply.
"Sister Ana… what's wrong?"
Owl, who was beside her, asked with concern, seeing Ana lost in thought.
On the way, Ana learned the girl's name.
But Ana felt some guilt in her heart.
Because when this girl asked her for help, she chose to shrink back…
She had already given up on this child at that time.
"Sister is fine."
Patting Owl's head, Ana still couldn't let go of 2B's words.
Glory…
When it came to glory, Ana was not unfamiliar.
Schicksal had three great families, among which the Schariac, known for its Saintess, was most praised for the glory of the Schariac.
2B's words reminded her of the teachings she received within the family, the vows and ideals she once made.
"I, Ana Schariac, hereby swear…"
It was also her oath when she became a Valkyrie in Schicksal…
"Fear no hardship, fear no pain, fear no death."
She had just been afraid, so afraid she wanted to run away, and only because she was rescued by others did she not make a grave mistake.
"I will bring hope to those in disaster, fight for every suffering victim, I will dedicate all I have to humanity, spare no effort in the battle to eliminate Honkai. From this day forward, I wish to become one of Schicksal's glorious Valkyrie!"
At this moment, her past glory and vows awakened her original intention.
Fear of death is a human instinct. Yielding to instinct is not a disgrace.
But those who can overcome instinct are true heroes.
"Miss, what do you intend to do? The Honkai outside hasn't been dealt with yet, it's still very dangerous."
After rediscovering her original intention, Ana wanted to leave this safe zone built by another organization.
"I am a Schicksal Valkyrie. Thank you for your help. I must now return to the battlefield to rescue more people."
Looking at the white-haired girl in front of her, dressed like 2B and the others, Ana was filled with respect for them.
Just like Schicksal's Valkyrie, they were also people who fought on the front lines without fear of danger. She couldn't lose to them either.
"So you're a Schicksal Valkyrie. Then I won't stop you, but it seems you don't have any weapons to fight with."
"Eh…"
Ana's embarrassed voice sounded. She had just remembered that her weapon was lost.