People are Collapsing, But the Integration Strategy is Starting (Volume 1-5, Chapter 40).

Summary

Xia Ling and Kiana navigate a challenging snow slope marked on their map, hoping to reach a location of significance. Despite Kiana's concerns about the dangerous terrain, Xia Ling encourages her to trust in their abilities as Valkyries. They discover a large supply box at the bottom of the slope, from which Xia Ling chooses to take weapons instead of healing supplies, prioritizing their mission to assist Siegfried against the Second Herrscher. Communication reveals Siegfried is preparing to confront the Second Herrscher using a powerful technique called Heavenly Fire Judgement, which could endanger him. Xia Ling realizes they must hurry to help him, but upon witnessing the flames, Kiana begins to awaken memories linked to the Herrscher. As Kiana struggles with her emotions, Cecilia arrives unexpectedly, prompting Xia Ling to seek her assistance in calming Kiana, who is on the verge of becoming a Herrscher herself.

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