Someone in Honkai, This Narration Isn't Right / Honkai Scroll Dog Path

Chapter 25: The Atmosphere Is Right, What Else Can Be Done Besides Applauding?

"What's with that expression? What are those tears for?"

"After being bullied, do you expect to hide in a corner and cry, saving yourself with tears?"

Hearing these words, Raiden Mei froze for a moment.

At the same time, Lin Yu suddenly heard the system's voice.

[This system must admit that it is indeed inferior to humans in this aspect.]

[Taking advantage of a girl's vulnerability to show concern and comfort her heart is indeed a stable tactic.]

[But this method of playing hard to get might actually yield unexpected results at this time.]

[That's right.]

[A moment of concern might make a girl fall for you, but this method can further allow you to enter her heart and engrave your 'mark' on her soul.]

[Brilliant, truly brilliant.]

[When it comes to wooing girls, this system is willing to call you the strongest!]

I thought you were going to say something else…

Never mind, just keep imagining things.

Sometimes I think you're a bit too talkative.

Seeing Raiden Mei's affection level jump back from 40 to 50, Lin Yu felt that this silly girl was truly… too easily fooled.

No, just a few words can easily bring your affection back… Why does this feel so wrong?

"Then…"

Gazing at Lin Yu, who maintained his cold demeanor, Mei slowly asked.

"What… should I do?"

"What to do? Stand up first."

"Or, are you already so weak that you can't even stand up?"

"Of course not!"

After supporting herself with her arms and standing up, Raiden Mei looked at Lin Yu, a strange expression appearing in her eyes.

Lin Yu, looking at the girl before him, simply threw out a "Follow me" and walked away without looking back.

He didn't share his umbrella, of course.

At this moment, Lin Yu could indeed follow the system's prompt and use gentle words and a caring attitude to make Raiden Mei feel warmth.

But in the end, for Raiden Mei, this would only be like drinking poison to quench thirst.

She did need the care and kindness of others.

However, for an Apostle of God chosen by Honkai, Raiden Mei's future was filled with hardship.

Powerful abilities were readily available to Mei.

But if she only possessed immense power without a will to match it, Raiden Mei would merely become a puppet controlled by that power.

In fact, in the original story, before Raiden Mei could re-condense her Herrscher core, she was indeed a puppet of power.

Each time she activated her Herrscher powers, she would basically have her body taken over by the Herrscher Persona, letting the latter fight for her.

This was only because the Herrscher of Thunder persona didn't intend to harm Mei. If the target of this Herrscher persona's malice had included Raiden Mei herself, her main personality would have been long gone.

Lin Yu's choice to act this way was, in the final analysis, for his own benefit.

If Raiden Mei's inner self could become stronger before her awakening, her chances of suppressing the Herrscher persona during the Honkai outbreak would increase by a fraction.

For Lin Yu, this was all upside with no downside.

As for the benefits for Raiden Mei, those were incidental.

And now, Lin Yu walking ahead and not intending to shield Raiden Mei from the rain was also for this reason.

If he showed any gentleness now, the words he had spoken earlier and the attitude he had displayed would be in vain.

Inside ME Company, Changkong City

Inside ME Company, Cocolia, looking at the frequently interrupted screen, asked with a displeased expression.

"What's going on?"

"With Bronya's support, why haven't we taken control of all the surveillance systems in Changkong City yet?"

"Lady Cocolia…"

Hearing the impatience in Cocolia's tone, the staff member immediately said cautiously.

"Miss Bronya's support has indeed allowed us to suppress Schicksal's forces in electronic warfare."

"But the problem is… the reason these monitors have unstable footage isn't due to interference from Schicksal."

"Hmm, could it be..."

At this moment, Cocolia's face broke into a smile after hearing the staff's explanation.

Seeing their leader smile, the staff member quickly sped up their explanation.

"Yes, it's just as you imagined, the problem lies with the electronic devices themselves."

"Some devices in Changkong City are frequently malfunctioning due to electromagnetic field disturbances."

"And most of these malfunctioning devices are concentrated in the commercial district of Changkong City and near Chiba Academy."

"Excellent."

Electromagnetic field disturbances, this was precisely the sign Cocolia had been anticipating.

The Gem of Conquest was the core of the Herrscher of Thunder, and according to the remaining data in Anti-Entropy's database, the Herrscher of Thunder's authority was related to electromagnetism.

The commercial district and the area near Chiba Academy were places Raiden Mei had passed through.

The electromagnetic field disturbances in these areas indicated that Raiden Mei was subconsciously losing control of her power.

This also meant that Raiden Mei's awakening as the Herrscher of Thunder would become a reality in the near future.

This also meant that Cocolia's plan had succeeded by nearly half.

However...

"Hmph, by her side... if I'm not mistaken, that Schicksal member named Lin Yu is with her right now, isn't he?"

"That is correct."

Seeing the smile disappear from Cocolia's face again, the staff member quickly replied.

"And according to our predictions, the direction Lin Yu is taking Raiden Mei... is towards the hotel where he is currently staying."

The frail girl who had been bullied, and the boy who had helped her through difficult times before, were now heading towards the hotel...

No matter how you looked at it, everyone felt they could easily guess the subsequent plot.

In reality, at any other time, Cocolia wouldn't bother with such trivial matters.

But now, Raiden Mei was on the verge of awakening due to the despair growing within her heart.

If someone were to comfort her by entering her heart and dispelling her despair at such a time, Cocolia would be quite displeased.

As for what the two intended to do...

Cocolia, being a mature adult, naturally knew what two brats would do at a time like this.

Young people full of hormones, when the atmosphere is right, what else could they do besides S*X.

And for Raiden Mei, regardless of whether Lin Yu's feelings for her were genuine, as long as someone comforted her heart through this kind of "making love" at such a moment, her level of awakening would decrease.

"Send people to intercept them."

Looking at Lin Yu riding his motorcycle, with Raiden Mei embracing him, a cold glint flickered in Cocolia's eyes.

"My plan..."

"—I can't let it be interfered with by such trivial matters."

Chapter Twenty-Six: Inside the Hotel

However, although Cocolia had issued the order, the world clearly didn't revolve around her.

The people she sent to cause trouble for Lin Yu were all dealt with by Schicksal personnel after they were deployed.

While Anti-Entropy held a significant advantage in electronic warfare, that didn't mean Schicksal was completely defenseless in this area.

Especially now, with electromagnetic field control phenomena occurring intermittently throughout Changkong City, centered around Chiba Academy and the commercial district, Anti-Entropy's advantage in electronic warfare was even smaller.

And the more critical issue was...

—Anti-Entropy might be skilled in electronic warfare, but when it came to individual strength, Schicksal could completely overpower Anti-Entropy.

Even a D-Class Valkyrie who had just enrolled could easily defeat an Anti-Entropy agent.

Not to mention that Valkyries capable of going to the battlefield were at least B-Class. Furthermore, this time, due to the potential emergence of a Herrscher, the Schicksal Council had ordered all Valkyries from various branches who were not on assignment to gather in Changkong City.

In places Cocolia was unaware of, Otto actually wished for the Herrscher to descend smoothly.

However, Otto, for the most part, would still put on an act.

Some within Schicksal considered him a great hero who had protected the world for five hundred years, while others saw Otto as a cold-blooded executioner. But no one doubted Otto's resolve to fight against Honkai.

The fact that everyone within Schicksal held such diverse opinions was clearly because Otto was a master of deception.

Therefore, in such circumstances, Otto would naturally not obstruct the normal actions of the various branch leaders.

As she saw her subordinates on the list losing contact one by one, Cocolia knew that her initiative was gradually being taken away by Schicksal.

Damn it!

If those two old women were willing to support me together, and if Siegfried wasn't just standing by, I wouldn't be so isolated and helpless, and Schicksal wouldn't be able to suppress me so easily.

Ultimately, not having complete control over Anti-Entropy meant I had too few resources and personnel to deploy.

Hmph, the Alliance Leader... If he continues to remain missing, I'll need to make better plans for my own future.

That organization... Heh, right.

The organization hiding in the shadows wouldn't want Schicksal to be the sole dominant power.

It's already too late for the Third Honkai Outbreak.

After this incident concludes, I should get in touch with that person.

Even if it means relinquishing some power then, I will clear out the stagnant elements within Anti-Entropy, draining all the pus and blood from its body.

Only then—can I wholeheartedly fight against Honkai!

Changkong City. Inside a certain hotel.

In the hotel room, Raiden Mei, who had just been brought to this place by Lin Yu on his motorcycle, had no idea what Lin Yu was planning.

If it were anyone else doing this... If it were anyone else, Mei would never have come to a place like this with them.

It was true that she was a Young Miss protected well by Raiden Ryoma, but Mei wasn't completely naive.

What it meant for a boy and girl in their teens to come to a hotel privately... How could Raiden Mei not know?

However, at this moment, Raiden Mei looked at her classmate before her...

Honestly, she didn't feel that kind of atmosphere from him at all.

Meanwhile, Lin Yu, having opened his suitcase, made a show of searching for something.

Then, when he found an opportunity, he secretly placed the women's clothing he had bought into the suitcase.