Chapter 18: Condensed from Frost

## Consended from Frost

Coral City Ruins

Temperature: -8°C

Salvation & Redemption

Even the weakest among us fight to defend their faith and belief

Honkai Outbreak at city center

City temperature dropping

High attitude pressure plunging

Coral City bridge closed, no casualties reported

Honkai Energy spiking at outering tunnel, requesting backup

Justice & Betrayal

City hub - Evacuation exit A

Our destiny

Energy aggregation

Salvation & Redemption

Humanity has always searched for a solution

To create perfection in an imperfect world

## Combat File: Coral City

[Combat site]: Coral City United Autonomous Region

[Basic Information]: East longitude 155° .6', latitude 0°; An area of ​​790 square kilometers; a permanent population of 1.8 million

In response to the increasingly accelerating economic development of globalization and regional cooperation, a large-scale project called "Coral City" was started at the junction of the two states, led by Southeast Asian countries and Australia, and became the largest artificial reclamation in human engineering history. Coral City was completed in 2006, the entire city is composed of the main city and 3 super-large city-based platforms. The buildings on the platforms overlap each other. The three-dimensional structure like corals became the origin of the city's name.

The 3 city-based platforms of Coral City form a triangular division, dividing the city into community modules with different functions. With a vertical transportation hub as large and complex as capillaries, residents can quickly reach different platforms, greatly increasing the efficiency of travel and commuting. The bottom city base of Coral City provides abundant cultural and recreational facilities for the residents. The platforms on the left and right are the center of finance and science and education. Coral City’s management agency has attracted countless large multinational companies with high-quality investment policies, making it another important economic core in the Asia-Pacific region.

But the most eye-catching area of Coral City still belongs to the central platform. Relying on the unique location of the equator line, a great space program is being built here like a fire like tea. The orbital elevator that rises from the ground goes straight to the sky, becoming the most spectacular sight of Coral City and a unique symbol of it.

Today, the rapid development of Coral City has made this young and dynamic city the focus of the entire Asia-Pacific region, where countless opportunities and miracles are unfolding. Like a rail elevator that continues to rise, it will become a shining beacon on the ocean, attracting more people with dreams.

## Valkyrja Profile: Ana Schariac

Name: Ana Schariac

Position: A-Rank Valkyrja

Age: 18

Height: 166cm

Weight: 51kg

### Resume:

Schicksal A-Rank Valkyrja, currently the captain of the Snow Lotus squad, responsible for garrisoning the Coral City area, with rich combat experience.

Ana was born in the Schariac family and has been trained to fight Houkai since she was a child. She became a Valkyrja at the age of 12 and was promoted to an A-Rank Valkyrja at the age of 16. She served as the deputy captain of the elite squad Snow Lotus.

In 2015, the Snow Lotus squad was almost wiped out by Houkai in the Manila that took part in the Asian outbreak, and only Ana survived. But in that Houkai outbreak, Ana rescued dozens of victims by herself. Also because of its outstanding performance, Schicksal Charter retained the establishment of the "Snow Lotus squad", and Ana was the captain. Subsequently, the Snow Lotus squad was reorganized under Ana's efforts, and she once again led this fascinating squad to fight on the most dangerous front line.

## "Oriental Undercurrent" novel recommendation

"Oriental Undercurrent" is a novel based on the struggle of underground forces in Southeast Asia. It describes the unknown history of deep undercurrents and organizational struggles in Southeast Asia. It is one of the best-selling novels loved by modern young people.

The story lines in the novels are not lacking in adaptations based on real stories. The most acclaimed chapter describes the history of the organization called "Thousand Fists Organization" from its prosperity to decline. This part draws heavily on the reality that happened in Singapore in 2016. According to rumors, Thousand Fists Organization would be destroyed overnight, and only one culprit was responsible for destroying this huge organization. What is even more bizarre is that this mysterious mercenary did not leave any clues except for the black feathers all over the scene, and the police investigation hasn't made any progress so far.

Subsequently, the incident was reported by the media. The mysterious assassin is full of mysteries, and more and more stories have been unearthed from the perspective of the Thousand Fists Organization, making this incredible incident a legend with sufficient topicality and creativity. And "Oriental Undercurrent" is one of the most avant-garde and most successful works.

Nowadays, the TV series and movies authorized to adapt this novel are also in hot shooting. We believe that in the near future, we will be able to experience the whole story of this legend again on the screen.

## World Serpent Cadre Intelligence: Owl

Codename: Owl

Name: Tianwu Chen

Gender: Male

Age: 19

Height: 173cm

Weight: -

### Resume:

"Owl", one of the World Serpent cadres. An elite agent who are good at information reconnaissance and concealment operations, provide the World Serpent with huge intelligence and information support on a global scale, he is the sharp teeth of World Serpent hidden in the surface world.

"Owl", formerly known as Tianwu Chen, was rescued by Schicksal in Manila that the Houkai broke out in 2015. Although he escaped, his family was buried in the Houkai, and his body was also strongly eroded and endangered. After that, Owl looked around for a way to heal himself, so he didn't hesitate to set foot in the dark underground world. During this time, he was employed by an organization called the Thousand Fists Organization, and obtained a place with his talents and expertise, and secretly investigated the truth of the Houkai of his hometown alone.

Subsequently, Tianwu Chen got acquainted with the mercenary Raven of the hostile force by chance and was appreciated by the opponent. After the Thousand Fists Organization was destroyed, Tianwu Chen joined the World Serpent under the recommendation of Raven and became the "Owl". Tianwu Chen's willpower and endurance are different from ordinary people. He was quickly promoted to an organization cadre, and his body that was eroded by the Houkai erosion and was transformed into a mechanical prosthesis under the technology of the World Serpent. Although the fate of death can't be avoided, it also effectively extended his lifespan.

Today, Tianwu Chen, named "Owl," is still using World Serpent's huge intelligence network to find all information about the Houkai. Maybe it's because of his own experience that he hates Houkai, or he has other secrets he doesn't know.

## "Galaxy Ladder" project

The "Galaxy Ladder" project was first proposed by the United Nations in 2008. It is an epoch-making project intended to explore and develop the field of outer space. The main project of the plan is a space elevator that leads directly to low-Earth orbit, and uses the transportation channel of space elevator to build a huge cosmic space station in the near-Earth airspace, providing a bridgehead for humans to explore the universe.

After two years of negotiation and resolution, the "Galaxy Ladder" project was formally implemented. Relying on the emerging Coral City on the equatorial line in the Asia-Pacific region, based on the technological strength brought by its powerful economic and technological center, and gathering the power of all mankind, an orbital elevator from the top of the cloud to space rises from the ground. After 7 years of unremitting efforts, the foundation of the main tower of the rail elevator was successfully completed, and the height of the tower has now reached 1300 meters. During the construction process, top engineers from all over the world continuously overcome huge difficulties and challenges, and march towards a higher peak.

The "Galaxy Ladder" project was originally scheduled to be completed in 2025. This 15-year feat will become a highlight in the history of human civilization. We also believe that in the near future, this ladder will lead mankind to a new era.