Mei's Position and Dark History

Rita then adjusted her posture, a hazy silver layer covering Rita body. The next moment, Rita and the Silver Moon that appeared behind her attacked Sirin from two directions.

"Hateful..."

He reached out again, but this time he failed to push Rita away.

Void Lance!

Several Void Lance shot out from behind Sirin.

BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM—!

However, at least half of the Void Lance were destroyed by lightning before they could even touch anyone, while the remaining half were easily shot down by Rita and Bianka.

This made Sirin glare fiercely at Mei.

Mei just running out of stamina, mana? When have you ever seen Herrscher lack mana?

This can't go on.

Sirin gritted her teeth.

These guys are no pushovers.

Sirin waved her hand again, and several rocks rose from the ground, directly enveloping Bianka, whom she considered the greatest threat. Then, the Void Lance transformed into a ribbon, directly...

BOOM!

Before the ribbon- Void Lance could deliver a fatal blow, the stone wall encasing the opponent was shattered by the opponent's lance.

"..."

For a moment, the ribbon-like Void Lance around Sirin were caught between a rock and a hard place, unsure whether to attack or defend.

Etc!

At that moment, a subtle feeling suddenly arose in Sirin's heart.

Is someone missing?

Boom--!

A giant of fire, over twenty meters tall, descended from the sky, and a giant sword of fire, at least fifteen meters long, slashed down with a ferocious aura that seemed to incinerate everything... no, it should be said that it crashed down!

Buzz—!

Sirin instinctively raised her defenses, but in an instant, the barrier shattered completely.

Transfer!

But... how much of the fifteen-meter-long flaming giant sword could Sirin possibly move in such a hurry?

"Are you kidding me?!"

Sirin completely abandoned Bianka and Rita, focusing all her efforts on the transfer.

But... it's not over yet.

"Kiana! Wake up, you bastard—!"

Compatibility increased by 247%!

A figure engulfed in flames descended from the sky, carrying an aura of destruction.

In a daze, Sirin was reminded of the figure who had also been wielding a greatsword more than ten years ago.

The arm that had been holding on fell.

It's over.

Chapter 229 Mei's Stance and Dark History

Pfft—

Himeko unleashed a sword strike with the force of a celestial fire release, did not actually bring her greatsword down.

—Just kidding, if this sword strike lands, it really could kill someone.

However, this sword strike successfully rendered Sirin unconscious. Then, in Sirin's dazed gaze, Himeko plunged the potion she had brought from Heimdall Laboratory into Sirin's neck.

As the medicine entered, Sirin's signature golden pupils contracted sharply, and then Sirin shoved Himeko away.

However, it's clearly too late now.

Rumble...

Without the support of the Herrscher's power, the entire Imaginary Space rapidly collapsed.

"Cough cough..."

Himeko was pushed to the ground, coughed up two mouthfuls of blood.

"This suit of armor is really awesome..."

A nearly 250% increase is certainly exciting, but the follow-up effect can be deadly.

After all, Himeko is not particularly good at adapting to Honkai Energy.

The combination of the Gem of Contagion and the Key of Emptiness put an extraordinary strain on Himeko's body.

"Lady Bianka, we should retreat."

Rita looked at the Imaginary Space that had been torn open to reveal the real world, and whispered a reminder to Bianka.

She hadn't forgotten that the two of them had ventured deep into the rear of Anti-Entropy.

"...I see."

Bianka glanced one last time in Himeko's direction, nodded, and quickly left with Rita.

"Himeko- sensei, are you alright?" Mei asked with concern.

"I feel a bit exhausted."

Himeko took a deep breath.

"No one said this would happen before the fight started."

Although the platform beneath her feet began to tilt, Himeko remained composed.

After all, she wasn't injured at all, and Liu Bai was there to carry her away.

"—There's no time left."

Liu Bai said abruptly.

"Mei—! Give me a hand!"

"Huh!?" Before Himeko could even ponder the meaning of Liu Bai's words, the system's notification sounded in Liu Bai's mind.

This simulation has ended.

[Start Settlement]

Good morning, Himeko.

"Good morning, Liu... Ha! You bastard, you dare to come back?"

Himeko, lying on the hospital bed, was about to answer when she froze, then said angrily.

... Or perhaps it's a coquettish pout?

"It's been several months, hasn't it? Why are you still lying in a hospital bed?"

Liu Bai asked casually, pretending not to care.

"Tsk, at least you still have some conscience."

Hearing Liu Bai's concern for her health, Himeko, though displeased, still managed a genuine smile on her face.

"Dr. Maki said that I am... hey, my medical history is too long to remember, but it is probably that my body has reached its limit and I need to rest. I probably won't be able to fight anyone for a year or two."

"That sounds pretty bad."

"Is this bad?"

Himeko sat up in bed and peeled an apple for herself.

"The operation has been fine for a long time, it's just that I have to take two injections of Honkai Energy Suppressant every day now - by the way, there's something I want to tell you."

"Explain."

"I'm planning to switch to an administrative role," Himeko said casually, as if she weren't talking about her own situation.

"It's a bit sudden," Liu Bai commented after a moment's thought. "And speaking of which, it feels like it's been a long time since we've spoken in such a formal tone."

"Tsk, this is supposed to be a major life event for me, right? What's wrong with being a little formal?"

Himeko rolled her eyes.

This is the tone of his usual conversations with Himeko.

"That is to say, I, this super invincible genius beauty, originally went astray, and now I am just correcting the wrongs."

"... Where's the toilet? I need to go throw up."

"Get out!" Himeko wanted to throw the apple in her hand at Liu Bai, but considering that Liu Bai was a ghost, hitting Liu Bai was worse than hitting a dog, so Himeko reluctantly gave up.

"Okay, but at least give me some legitimate reason, okay?"

Liu Bai sat down next to Himeko.

"At your age, you are neither invincible, nor a genius, nor a beautiful young girl."

It's hardened! The fist has hardened!

"You say that, but you'd still look if I wore black stockings and a JK uniform, right?" Himeko snorted softly.

"..."

"..."

Liu Bai's silence caused Himeko to fall silent as well.

Is it really that bad?

"Um... I've imagined it and it might be a bit cringe-worthy, but... well, I support you."

Liu Bai's tactful words made Himeko's forehead veins bulge.

But... Liu Bai really can't imagine JK Himeko!

Well, strictly speaking, it's unimaginable now, but back then there was plenty of room for imagination.

"... If I had to give a reason, it would probably just be that I want to rekindle my dreams?"

Himeko replied somewhat dejectedly.

"And Dr. Maki also said that my body is no longer suitable for fighting."

Okay, Maki's original words were, "Himeko, if you don't take care of your health now, you may have some trouble with fertility in the future."

And to be honest, 27 years old is already considered an advanced age for Valkyrie.

"Yes, it's fine."

Liu Bai had no objection to this.

"Then let's start retaking elementary school math tomorrow."

"Get out of here!"

Unable to bear it any longer, Himeko threw a pillow at Liu Bai —and needless to say, she missed.

"I haven't even held a grudge about you suddenly running away back then! If it weren't for Mei's quick thinking... tsk."

Although Liu Bai called out to Mei before leaving, he also deserves credit.

"Let's not talk about that. By the way, what have you been up to these days?"

Himeko suddenly smiled.

Now let me see which scoundrel has set its sights on my dried fish again?

"Holding a party in Sky Dome City?"