YoRHa Unit, or rather, YoRHa, has different names depending on the translation.
But their unified term is 'androids'.
Although they are androids created to mimic human form and body, replicating human data in physiological structure and even body flexibility, excluding weight, they are ultimately manufactured machines.
Inside their bodies, there is something called a black box.
That is not only a carrier for storing their data but also their last resort, a hidden backup energy source.
In situations where death is inevitable, they will choose to detonate the black box to take the enemy with them.
Although Takatsuki had given orders to prohibit this method in the city and did not want them to use their lives as a regular means of attack, in necessary moments, they still chose this method.
Ana realized what the previous explosion was.
Although she didn't know that the explosion was the self-destruction effect of the YoRHa Unit's black box, an explosion of that power would kill even an A-rank Valkyrie.
"How could this be..."
Is this their resolve?
Ana herself only wanted to block them, and if she couldn't, then sacrifice herself, nothing more.
But that YoRHa Unit member had launched a suicidal attack immediately after they had moved away. From the very beginning, their resolve was much greater than her own.
But there's no time to relax...
After Ana had fled a certain distance with the girl, a huge commotion erupted behind them again.
The two Honkai Beasts, already covered in wounds, directly smashed through buildings and charged straight at them. They could only take winding detours through the ruins of the city as they fled.
But the Honkai Beasts didn't care at all.
The gears around them crushed all obstacles, or rather, not just obstacles, with unstoppable force.
Stones, rebar, cars, and even human bodies...
Nothing could stop their power.
"I'm leaving it to you..."
The YoRHa Unit member who had been fleeing ahead of Ana suddenly spoke.
"No! Let me do it!"
Ana instantly understood what the other party meant: "Besides, I can't escape with two people by myself."
Having just followed behind the other party, Ana had already seen Lola's injuries: one arm looked as if it had been crushed by immense force, completely flattened, and her right leg was gone, perhaps lost in the previous battlefield.
In any case, she had lost her ability to move on her own.
The other party didn't directly answer Ana's words but instead shouted, "Pod! Cover their escape."
"Understood!" * 3
Three Pods appeared and responded.
When YoRHa Unit members sacrifice themselves, the Pods choose to escape because they can't do anything even if they stay.
So, unknowingly, three Pods had already gathered around them.
And as a last resort, these Pods would also provide suppressive fire to distract the enemy, buying Ana the last chance to escape.
"You won't be able to buy much time."
Although it sounded heartless, Ana knew it was true. Not to mention individual strength, just that huge explosion alone bought more time than she could have with her full effort.
As the other party placed Lola on her back, Ana couldn't help but shed tears.
It was the first time she so deeply resented her own weakness.
If she were stronger, would they... not have had to sacrifice themselves?
If Durandal were here, even two Honkai Emperors could be dealt with, right?
Although she didn't know the full extent of an S-rank Valkyrie's power, Durandal's strength was already deeply ingrained in people's minds.
However...
Why am I thinking of Durandal?
Although most of Schicksal's Valkyries are admirers of Durandal, as a member of Schariac, Ana admired the previous Strongest Valkyrie of Schicksal, Cecilia Schariac, even more.
But in this situation, why did she think of Durandal instead of Lady Cecilia?
Boom!
A loud bang sounded, and Ana finally knew why she thought of Durandal.
Because... she had just seen it: the golden-haired girl descending from the sky.
"Go! Krishna!"
Durandal, riding a dark blue steed, pulled the reins, and her mount kicked back at the Honkai Queen behind it.
The massive Honkai Queen was directly sent flying by that kick.
Durandal then swung the Abyss Flower in her hand, stabbing towards the Emperor-class Honkai Beast.
Whether it was an illusion or not, Ana seemed to see a golden light enveloping the spear.
With just one strike...
The Emperor-class Honkai Beast, which Ana and her companions couldn't defeat even by sacrificing their lives, was directly pierced through.
The size of the Abyss Flower was like a human facing a knitting needle compared to the Emperor-class Honkai Beast, but from that small puncture, cracks spread throughout the Emperor-class Honkai Beast's body.
With just one strike, it was eliminated.
Afterward, dealing with the Honkai Queen was no more trouble than the Emperor-class Honkai Beast; it was still just one strike, and both powerful Honkai Beasts met their demise.
"So strong..."
Although Ana knew of Durandal's power, she had never imagined the gap was so vast.
It was like 1 attack power hitting 1 HP enemy is one hit, and 10,000 attack power is also one hit; it was impossible to measure the upper limit of Durandal's strength.
While Ana was still in a daze, Durandal had already dismounted and was walking towards the four of them, leading the steed named Krishna.
"Du—"
Ana was about to greet her when the YoRHa Unit member spoke first: "Lady Durandal, YoRHa Unit 13H greets you."
"13H, is it?"
Durandal looked at 13H. She had also learned about this android unit's situation: "How are you all doing?"
"We just rescued a victim and a Schicksal Valkyrie. The victim is unconscious with no obvious external injuries and has not been corrupted by Honkai Energy. The Valkyrie has lost her right leg and her right arm was crushed. We encountered another Schicksal Valkyrie on the way."
Ana stared blankly at 13H, who was respectfully reporting to Durandal.
What's going on? Why do the YoRHa Unit members know Lady Durandal? And why are they so respectful?
Could it be that the YoRHa Unit is actually a secret team of Schicksal?
That makes sense, after all, most of Schicksal's combatants are young girls, and most of the YoRHa Unit are also girls.
"Lola, is it? Take this."
Before Ana could react, Durandal had already finished listening to the report, walked in front of the two, and took out a fava bean-like object from a golden Hamon.
"Lady Durandal..."
Lola, with a pale face, greeted Durandal.
"No need for that, just eat it first."
Lola didn't act coy. Though she couldn't understand, she still ate the bean Durandal handed her.
Like an Elixir of Life, Lola felt her body, weakened from excessive blood loss and pain, fully recover. Even her missing limbs were completely restored.
"This… how is this possible?"