Bronya, leading Kiana and Sin Mal, personally inspected key areas of the research zone, energy zone, armament zone, and construction front.
Afterward, she summoned the invisible swarm to inspect the entire base for her.
Although Sigurd had mentioned he would handle this task, Bronya didn't want to be idle after coming all this way.
Having both of them check was more reassuring.
Bronya listed 17 issues. Sigurd's feedback included 23, covering all the problems Bronya had identified.
So, Bronya handed Sigurd's inspection report to Chen Tianwu.
When he received the report, Chen Tianwu's hand trembled slightly.
"The overall planning and construction are fine. This report is more for reference. However, if possible, it's best to make improvements. Even minor issues can become critical weaknesses at crucial moments... Hmm? What's wrong? You seem a bit off."
"No, nothing. Just more overtime, I'm used to it. Mainly... are you sure Sigurd isn't here?" Chen Tianwu asked, scratching his face nervously.
Bronya's expression remained unchanged as she replied calmly, "Of course not."
"I see, that's good then..." Chen Tianwu appeared tired and lazy, but his eyes narrowed slightly.
The report was high-quality, but this level of nitpicking detail reminded him too much of his time as Sigurd's student... or more accurately, his lackey.
"By the way, Kiana was secretly reviewing information about the Second Eruption battlefield yesterday. She just headed to the top of the base alone, with Sin Mal seemingly tailing her from a distance. Is there anything I can help with?" Chen Tianwu asked slowly, with a meaningful look.
Bronya straightened her posture, crossed her arms, and coldly questioned, "Are you spying on us?"
"Never."
"Then what do you mean?"
"Please don't misunderstand. While I have confirmed the inspection order and your identities as Sigurd's subordinates, the lunar base is crucial for humanity's future. As the person in charge here, I need to pay attention to everything, big or small."
Chen Tianwu smiled innocently.
Bronya stared at him expressionlessly for a long time before her lips curled slightly.
"You're quite good. Though we've just met, you truly are Sigurd's student."
"You're too kind. Sigurd often used you as an example to motivate me. I've admired you for a long time."
"You don't need to worry about this. Just focus on managing the lunar base. Some things, I know you know, and you know I know you know. That's enough."
"OK! I'll take my leave then."
Chen Tianwu stood up and left.
Once out of Bronya's sight, his expression twisted.
"Damn! He's really on the moon!"
Bronya, after Chen Tianwu left, connected to Sin Mal's communication channel.
"What's the situation?"
"She left the base. It seems she physically cut off the signal from her black armor and blocked detectable electromagnetic reactions. Once she's far enough, I can't track her. But the moon's surface is too barren; if I follow, I'll be easily spotted. Should I use worker bees for surveillance, or should I take the risk and follow her?"
"Don't follow her. Let her go. We'll wait for orders."
"Understood!"
Bronya cut off the communication, caught a worker bee from the air, and sent out the information.
Then, she sighed.
...
Meanwhile, on the far side of the moon.
A graceful girl in a snow-white qipao embroidered with fiery red patterns performed elegant martial arts, her movements creating a perfect balance of beauty and power.
Each punch and step was harmonious yet filled with the force of thunder.
After completing her form, she stood still, revealing a large and flawless Taiji pattern in the gray-white dust.
"Impressive."
Sigurd applauded, and though the atmosphere was too thin for the sound to carry clearly, his approval was evident.
Fu Hua shook her head and smiled calmly.
"You're too kind. I didn't expect to fully adapt to this environment only now, but as you said, once accustomed, it feels... like I might be better suited to living here."
"It's just a misconception after your body adjusts. We're still human, and living on a planet is best," Sigurd replied.
"Is that so? As long as I don't hold you back, that's fine," Fu Hua said with a smile, walking towards Sigurd.
At that moment, a worker bee appeared in the air, projecting a line of text.
Sigurd grabbed the bee, squeezing it slightly.
His blue eyes flickered, and his handsome face turned cold.
"Let's go. Kiana is on the move, and we'll need your help later."
"Leave it to me," Fu Hua replied seriously.
Sigurd raised his hand, and a silver-white spaceship descended from the horizon.
The two of them stepped onto the ship, which quickly disappeared into the distance.
...
On the boundless desolate ground, a black figure sped through the air.
Kiana, bathed in intense cosmic radiation, wore a rare cold expression beneath her black armor.
Boom!
Landing abruptly in a mountainous valley, Kiana's impact cracked the ground and raised a cloud of dust, showing she had no intention of restraining her power.
She slowly emerged from the crater she had created, walking towards a seemingly ordinary patch of barren land.
However, while it looked normal to the naked eye, through the lens of Honkai energy, the residual traces in the surrounding area were as dazzling as the sun.
Kiana knelt down on one knee, scooping up a handful of sand and watching it slip through her armored fingers.
"This must be the place."
"There are countless worker bees on the moon. With Bronya's abilities, finding me won't take long."
"Besides, sneaking out might not have fooled her."
"There's not much time. I need to resolve this quickly."
Kiana analyzed calmly, her hand tightening into a fist, powerful energy radiating outward and stirring up the sand.
"Ha!"
As Kiana's punch was about to strike the ground, her eyes suddenly glowed with golden ripples.
Her other hand, seemingly out of control, intercepted the punch.
"After hiding for so long, you finally show yourself, Sirin... or should I call you the Herrscher of the Void?"
Beneath the black armor, Kiana's face showed a struggle.
Then, from her mouth came another voice, similar in tone but colder.
"I just didn't want to waste time bickering with you. Do you really think you matter? Trying to desecrate the palace of a god is a death wish."
"The one who should die is you! Let's settle this now. This body is mine, and you should have stayed buried!"
"Foolish!"
"You'll soon see who's foolish!"
"Ah!!!"
A white pillar of light shot into the dark space, a beacon on the moon like a torch in the night.
Simultaneously, red alarms blared in the lunar base.
"Warning! Warning!"
"High-intensity Honkai energy detected at A1 site, suspected Herrscher emergence! Entering war mode! Entering war mode!"
"Warning! Warning..."
Chen Tianwu, busy with paperwork, looked up sharply, his eyes twitching beneath his dark circles.
He knew it!
With Sigurd coming all the way to the moon, trouble was inevitable!
A Herrscher-level Honkai energy reaction, and they expect him not to get involved!?
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