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

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Sometimes she would even try to find excuses for the other person in her mind, perhaps because they were forced to leave her for some reason. All she wanted was to find that damn old man, punch him, and confront him, demanding to know why he left without saying goodbye, why he left without even a word.

After so many years of searching and the bitterness of wandering alone, she suddenly received news of the other person. She felt a sense of unreality, and her nose felt a little sore.

There was no hurried questioning, nor any angry accusation. Kiana lowered her head slightly, clenched her fists, and her white hair obscured her eyes, making it impossible to see her expression. After a long while, she finally spoke in a somewhat low and hoarse voice.

"He's left again, hasn't he? Just like before, he's disappeared again."

Qi Shi did not offer any comforting words, but simply finished speaking in a gentle tone.

"He helped you contact your aunt and arranged for you to live with her."

Upon hearing this, Kiana froze, her emotions undergoing a dramatic shift, and she began to mutter incessantly.

"No, that's not right, why?"

Suddenly she panicked, looked up and revealed her red and swollen eyes.

"Why does this old man want me to go to Auntie's? Isn't he avoiding fate? If I go to Auntie's, then... then we'll never be able to see each other again!"

She had already learned about her father's relationship with destiny from Qi Shi. Her sensitivity as a daughter helped her out of her depression, and she quickly and keenly sensed that something was wrong.

"Qi Shi, has something happened to that old man? What's wrong with him?"

As if grasping at a straw, Kiana asked hurriedly in a panicked voice, her tone tinged with a hint of tears.

Siegfried was wrong. If they really met again, Kiana wouldn't maintain a cold attitude. She would simply punch him and then show concern for his serious injuries.

It's fair to say that Siegfried was not a competent father.

"Relax a bit," Qi Shi said, his always calm and cheerful voice instantly soothing.

However, he did not choose to hide it. Protecting someone is not about deceiving them, but about being a reliable adult who brings unparalleled security at all times and supports them through thick and thin.

“Your father is indeed not in good condition. His body is on the verge of collapse, and he has also lost an arm.”

"Why did this happen?" Kiana's voice trembled with anxiety. "Why did my old man get such serious injuries?"

"In that state, he was already nearing the end. He chose to go to Anti-Entropy to trade for a way to prolong his life. However, even so, with Anti-Entropy's technology, he could only extend his life by a few years at most," Qi Shi continued, stating the cruel truth.

After hearing this, Kiana felt a wave of dizziness and despair, but Qi Shi's comforting words followed.

"But you don't need to worry too much, Kiana. Just because there's no way to reverse entropy doesn't mean there aren't other options."

"As you already know, Mei has the Conqueror's Gem within her, belonging to the Herrscher of Thunder. There are thirteen Herrschers, each with extremely powerful abilities. The Herrscher of Thunder's power is to control electromagnetic forces, while there is also the Herrscher of Death, who can reshape the body at the genetic level and control life and death. In the past few years, as long as you use the Herrscher of Death's powers, you can restore your father to a healthy body."

Is there any hope for my father?

This good news stopped Kiana from crying, and she was completely overwhelmed with joy.

Kiana sniffed, wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, and said with some embarrassment and dissatisfaction, "Qishi, why do you speak in such a deliberate, fragmented way? Is it just to make me look bad?"

But her heart was filled with emotion and joy. Qi Shi, you are my guardian angel. She wanted to hug him and kiss him a dozen times.

The dark clouds dispersed, revealing a clear sky, and Kiana's hope was rekindled.

If she can find the owner of the Herrscher of Death's power, she can save her father, and in the subsequent battles, she will no longer have to worry about her comrades getting hurt.

It's obvious that because Raiden Mei possesses the power of the Herrscher of Thunder, Kiana has a preconceived notion that Herrschers are flawed.

Chapter 42 Siegfried, you big idiot!

With hope and renewed fighting spirit, Kiana clenched her fists: "What incredible power! I must bring this ability into our team."

Qi Shi: "Yes, you already have the bearing of General Duanmu."

However, getting her into the team will be difficult. If you try to get close to Seele by taking gems beforehand, Bronya will probably fight you to the death.

But it doesn't matter, there's no need to awaken the Herrscher of Death in advance, as long as you get the Gem of Tranquility.

As for what to do?

Qi Shi: It's very simple, I'll just become the Venerable One.

By attaching himself to her, he can gain the power of the Herrscher of Death.

Actually, he had discovered this when he possessed Raiden Mei last time. Unlike Kiana, whose Herrscher power was dormant and who had simply forgotten the password, the Herrscher gem within Raiden Mei was not fully activated, and she was not the Herrscher of Thunder at the moment.

But just like attaching to machines, he can also directly attach to Herrscher Gems.

He effortlessly acquired the power of the Herrscher of Thunder, giving the Herrscher consciousness, which had not yet fully awakened, a small but powerful shock.

Qi Shi said with a smile, "Also, your father left your family heirloom to you."

"Hmph! That stinking old man, I'll make sure he gets what's coming to me when I see him again!"

With her worries about her father's safety resolved, Kiana snorted and returned to the expression of being held accountable for leaving without saying goodbye, clenching her fists and looking furious.

Once her injuries are healed, she can finally give the other person a proper punch and vent all the bitterness and hardship she's endured over the years.

"If that bastard old man dares to die halfway through, I'll definitely use the family heirloom to cremate him! Then I'll throw his ashes into the sea to feed the fish!"

Kiana uttered a vicious threat, causing a great uproar.

But the real emotion I feel inside is inevitably worry.

Kiana bit her lip slightly, murmuring to herself.

You old bastard, don't die.

Qi Shi laughed and said, "Then just wait for your aunt to come and pick you up. The environment in the Far East branch is also very suitable for you."

It's not a place where you can become stronger quickly, but it's a great place to grow. It's like a big family, a beautiful sanctuary, thanks to the willful nature of the Archbishop of Destiny's granddaughter.

"Okay! I must work hard to become stronger. Let's set a small goal first: to become the strongest Valkyrie!" Kiana said with great fighting spirit.

"The letter that Siegfried sent me?"

Tianming Far East Branch.

At the desk belonging to the headmistress of St. Freya Academy, a petite and slender girl sat with a delicate and flawless face, clear blue eyes, and a nun-style robe. Her headdress covered part of her long, smooth, white hair, making her look as charming and cute as a porcelain doll.

For once, Theresa didn't slack off by reading comics. She took a letter from under the table, frowned, and opened it. That guy actually wrote her a letter.

But after a while, after reading the entire letter, a burst of irrational cursing erupted in the office.

"Siegfried, you big idiot!"

After reading the letter, Theresa's voice trembled. Even with her good character and proper manners, she was so angry that she kept cursing.

"Why don't you just die! Why did Cecilia ever fall for a bastard like you! Did your brain get smashed when you were parachuted in by Anti-Entropy?!"

She was so angry she wanted to crack Siegfried's head open to see what was inside.

The letter contained Siegfried's request for her to take care of Kiana, the clone of Kiana that Siegfried had brought from the Otto Laboratory and which had been used in experiments on the Herrscher of the Void. Kiana was now his daughter.

Theresa knows a lot: the death of her best friend Cecilia, Siegfried's betrayal, what he took from her grandfather's laboratory, and the fact that Kiana fell from the plane.

When she arrived, Kiana had already been taken away by her grandfather for treatment. He refused to visit her, citing the severity of her injuries and the need for further treatment. This had been the case for years, but she dared not question him even once, because she was afraid. She was afraid that if she questioned him, she would learn from her grandfather that Kiana was dead. She could only deceive herself and force herself not to think about these things.

But she never imagined that Siegfried would treat the child he had saved as his daughter and even give the child the name Little Kiana!

What if Kiana comes back only to find she's been replaced? How will that child face herself when she grows up and learns everything?

This is how you treated Kiana and the other surviving child after Cecilia's death!

Theresa clenched her fists, wishing she could smash the other person to death, and all her anger at Qigefei's foolishness and stupidity was condensed into one sentence.

"Siegfried, you big idiot! You big idiot!"

She spent a long time alone in her office calming down before finally letting out a deep breath.

It took some time to find information about that child.

Theresa looked at the white-haired girl above and smiled brightly. She could vaguely make out the cute face of her childhood, which gradually overlapped with the figure of little Kiana. A complex, sad and tender look rose from her eyes.

Her fingertips gently traced Kiana's photo on the document, her heart trembled slightly, and she pursed her thin lips.

Regardless, we should take the child to St. Freya first.

Her feelings for Kiana were incredibly complex, a mixture of tenderness and loss, gentleness and pity, stemming from her past feelings for little Kiana, as well as the pure love she developed after learning about Kiana. But regardless, Kiana was also her niece.

In her eyes, the child was like another little Kiana, like two sisters living different lives.

That kid must have suffered a lot over the years, wandering around with that bastard Siegfried.

Theresa pursed her lips, her emotions hard to express.

She herself is one of the products of the clone, and she knows those bitternesses, those emptinesses of not being able to find oneself and meaning.

She couldn't imagine the kind of suffering the other person would endure if they knew her identity.

At the very least, let Kiana live happily in St. Freya, and let her aunt provide the care she deserves, giving her a warm family.

We'll talk about the rest later.

I took some time to adjust my mood.

Theresa searched again, holding two documents and looking at them on her desk.

One was Kiana's, and the other was Raiden Mei's.

She had previously planned to investigate in detail, but now it seems she has a general idea of ​​the reasons for the various anomalies in Changkong City.

After understanding all this, Theresa suddenly remembered something.

"Speaking of which, Siegfried seems to have sent a package. What could be inside?"

Chapter 43 is even more infuriating!!

What else did you send?

Theresa lowered her head, looked puzzled, and took out the package from under the table.

The next moment, Theresa let out a gasp and stuffed the thing she had just taken out back in. The contents of the item left her completely bewildered.

"That idiot Siegfried, why did he send the Judgment of Heavenly Fire over here!"

It was just a simple package wrapped in newspaper!

Theresa quickly looked around to make sure no one was there before repacking the package, layer upon layer, until there wasn't a single gap left before she finally stopped, feeling a little relieved.

Looking at the weight of the few pieces of waste newspaper wrapped in her hand, neither too light nor too heavy, she found it hard to believe.

This is actually the most precious and powerful weapon in the world, one of the Divine Keys, the Key of Destruction: Judgment of Heavenly Fire.