Chapter 1040: , A Cecilia falls from the sky (Please subscribe)

2014 → 1991.

On the border of Denmark, an armed transport vehicle belonging to Schicksal was secretly heading to the Second Laboratory. The purpose of the operation was to transport a new type of weapon codenamed "Herrscher Killer."

"Glug, glug~ So refreshing!"

"Don't drink on the job, Patrick. This is, after all, a mission issued personally by the Overseer."

"What does it matter? We'll be at our destination soon. Cheng Lixue, you're just too rigid. With two A-rank Valkyries like us, plus that young lady from the Schiatari family over there, what could possibly go wrong unless a Herrscher descends?"

The Valkyrie named Patrick said carelessly.

The armed transport vehicle they were in had no actual firepower, but that was because it wasn't necessary.

A-rank Valkyrie Cecilia Schiatari, Cheng Lixue, and Patrick—these three A-rank Valkyries were enough to suppress any enemy in this era, short of a Herrscher.

"..."

Cecilia stood silently by the crate, looking regretfully at the enclosed space of the carriage.

In truth, the weapon codenamed "Herrscher Killer" did not exist, or rather, she was that weapon.

Not long ago, Otto had awakened the Schiatari holy blood within her, which could eliminate Honkai energy in an instant. To proceed to the next stage of experiments, she was being sent to Schicksal's Second Laboratory.

This mission was merely a cover.

Naturally, the other two Valkyries were unaware of this. At the moment, they were discussing Cecilia.

"I didn't expect this young lady from the Schiatari family to be sent here too. I heard she'll soon become an S-rank Valkyrie. She's only 17, right? What terrifying talent."

"Is that for real? The position of S-rank Valkyrie in our Schicksal has been vacant for so long. I heard she'll even receive that legendary Divine Key as a weapon when the time comes."

"But she hasn't said a word since getting on the car. I don't really know how to get along with her."

"Forget it, don't think about it. This young lady rarely leaves headquarters; I heard she's been staying there ever since she became a Valkyrie. Who knows if we'll ever see her again after this mission."

Knowing their own limits were at A-rank, the two looked at Cecilia, who was hailed as the next S-rank Valkyrie, with curiosity, wondering what this heaven-favored girl was thinking.

However, no matter how much they guessed, they couldn't have imagined it.

At this moment, Cecilia's heart was filled only with regret.

(Sigh~ It's so hard to get out of headquarters, but I can't see any scenery outside in this sealed carriage. Is my life just meant to exist for the sake of being a Valkyrie?)

The Cecilia of this era was like a doll, or a nightingale trapped in a cage. Her life and destiny were decided the moment she was born.

The young girl accepted her mission as a Valkyrie, but at this moment, she had no reason to fight for all that is beautiful in the world; she simply did it because she was ordered to.

Listening to her colleagues' discussion, Cecilia felt as if they were talking about someone else. Being a future S-rank Valkyrie—she wasn't such an amazing existence.

Right now, she was just a bird in a cage that couldn't even catch a glimpse of the outside world.

The Cecilia of this moment did not know that the cage binding her would be torn open tonight by a young man.

*Zzzzt! *

Suddenly, the truck carrying the three of them began to hover.

"It's floating?"

"What's going on!"

"Enemy attack!"

Cecilia reacted the fastest.

She grabbed her weapon and rushed out of the carriage. The other two, not being A-rank Valkyries for nothing, followed closely behind and escaped the transport vehicle, which became a gravity prison the next second.

Then, the three saw a brown-haired man wearing glasses hovering in mid-air, holding the Divine Key known as the Star of Eden, looking down at them.

"The crate in the transport vehicle is empty. The 'Herrscher Killer' mentioned in the intelligence wasn't found. Could the information be wrong?"

Not yet an uncle, but currently a young man, Welt frowned. Upon learning that Schicksal had a weapon codenamed "Herrscher Killer," Anti-Entropy naturally wouldn't sit idly by.

Thus, Welt, as the Sovereign, came to ambush them personally, but he didn't know that the real "Herrscher Killer" wasn't a weapon, but Cecilia, who had awakened her holy blood.

"Who are you? Go to hell!"

"I didn't expect a real enemy attack!"

Patrick and Cheng Lixue took action first. The former pulled out a heavy machine gun and began to fire, while the latter held a long sword, preparing for close-quarters combat.

The assessment standards for Valkyries in this era were extremely high, so A-rank Valkyries possessed considerable strength, each with about two-thirds the combat power of a Rita.

But they happened to run into Welt in his prime.

"Star of Eden."

Welt took out the Star of Eden, which was engraved in his DNA, manipulated gravity to stop the bullets fired at him, and also immobilized Cheng Lixue, who had circled behind him to attempt a sneak attack.

The two women were shocked; they had never encountered an opponent who could manipulate gravity. With just one move, their hard-trained combat techniques became meaningless.

Furthermore, Schicksal in this era didn't have any decent Valkyrie armor, so the two couldn't compete with Welt, the Herrscher of Reason in his prime.

(Who is this guy? He's so strong. Could he be from Anti-Entropy... No, now is not the time to think about this. We haven't lost yet!)

Cheng Lixue gritted her teeth and glared at Welt.

She was only well-behaved in front of Fu Hua, who had adopted her, but she had always been fierce toward enemies.

"Hey! Young lady! Here's your chance!"

"Yeah!"

Taking advantage of the two attracting Welt's attention, Cecilia leaped high into the air, over ten meters up. From this blind spot, she aimed her long spear and thrust it straight at Welt.

However, Cecilia, whose strength had not yet reached that of an S-rank Valkyrie and who lacked the support of the Divine Key Abyss Flower, was also no match for Welt in his prime.

The gravity field that constantly surrounded Welt easily blocked Cecilia's surprise attack.

"Valkyrie, I have no intention of being your enemy, but don't think you can hinder me."

The Star of Eden increased gravity once more, and Cheng Lixue and Patrick were pressed directly into the earth, losing consciousness.

As for Cecilia, a repulsive force was applied to her, sending her flying in the opposite direction.

Welt: "This Valkyrie's strength is so high, she shouldn't die from the fall, right? Before Otto gets the news, I'd better investigate the scene quickly."

Meanwhile, on the other side.

"System, you didn't arrange any identity for me this time? And why is it a freefall from ten thousand meters again?!"

As soon as Bai Ge opened his eyes, he found himself ten thousand meters in the air. The gale blowing from bottom to top made his hair fly wildly, and the distance to the ground was getting shorter and shorter.

(Host, you have traveled to 1991. I wish you a pleasant time travel. PS: The system upgrade is complete, and the correction capability has been enhanced. You can be a little reckless.)

"That's it? Any other abilities?!"

(Of course, please look forward to them. By the way, there are 3, 2, 1... until you land.)

"Damn it!!"

Bai Ge's eyes twitched. Although it was impossible for him to die from the fall with his current strength, he'd rather not land on his face. He immediately adjusted his posture, landing on his feet while slamming his right hand into the ground.

He performed a classic superhero landing.