Have You Not Made Enough Trouble? (cont.)

As Lin Yu activated the Divine Key, the Blank Key instantly connected with the Key of Judgment.

Wendy, who was originally full of murderous intent, suddenly felt an overwhelming sense of pressure emanating from Lin Yu.

Although the oppressive aura emanating from Lin Yu was far less than that from the white-haired man, it didn't mean Wendy could ignore it.

After all, the moment Lin Yu gripped the katana tightly with both hands, Wendy sensed that the intensity of the Honkai Energy emanating from Lin Yu was rapidly increasing.

100HW...500HW...1000HW...1500HW...

Just moments ago, Wendy hadn't sensed any particularly strong Honkai Energy fluctuations from Lin Yu, but in just a second, Wendy realized that the Honkai Energy emanating from Lin Yu had broken through to the 'Herrscher level'.

It's worth noting that even with divine support, Wendy could only Honkai Energy to 2500 HW. The fact that this young man could raise Honkai Energy to this level in just one second truly shocked Wendy.

Moreover, 1500HW is not the limit for Lin Yu.

With the combined power of the Blank Key and the Seven Thunders of Retribution, Lin Yu's Honkai Energy intensity continued to increase.

In the original timeline, the Herrscher of Thunder during the Changkong City era unleashed a single energy cannon attack of up to 3200HW when facing Himeko was connected to the Nexus System.

Although Lin Yu couldn't use the Seven Thunders of Retribution of Honkai Energy to the level of the Herrscher of Thunder's strongest attack, as crackling lightning began to appear on the blade, he knew very well...

—2000HW of Honkai Energy is more than enough!

Faced with an enemy who has finally stopped getting stronger, Wendy has many questions in her mind.

But none of these are the key issues right now!

Faced with an enemy constantly emitting powerful energy fluctuations, Wendy, who had originally rushed towards Lin Yu like a whirlwind, began to retreat decisively.

No, we absolutely must not confront him head-on!

The power of lightning is more domineering than that of wind. This guy possesses the core of the Herrscher of Thunder. If we were to clash head-on, I wouldn't be able to withstand this strike!

Under the threat of death, Wendy's inflated self-confidence vanished.

After that inexplicable confidence disappeared, Wendy's intelligence as Valkyrie Wendy, under the pressure of death, quickly took over the high ground.

At this moment, Lin Yu, who had temporarily become the 'Herrscher of Thunder', had lightning wings that looked like bat wings appear behind him.

As the enemy retreated continuously, Lin Yu, who had already activated the Mirror Mind, vanished from Wendy's sight in an instant.

This is... electromagnetic acceleration?!

Damn it, I should have been faster!

At this moment, Wendy, who was constantly retreating in the air, was frantically consuming her Herrscher energy to construct Imaginary Shield around herself for defense.

When Wendy realized that her opponent was faster than her, she knew very well that she could no longer dodge all the attacks.

All Wendy can do now is to conjure powerful Imaginary Shield in her vital areas to ensure she retains some strength after the enemy's barrage of attacks ends...

—Used for retreat.

Although it was embarrassing to say that, after Lin Yu unleashed his Herrscher- level power, Wendy had no intention of continuing the fight to the death.

After Wendy's intelligence was elevated by the threat of death, she discovered something else while gripped by fear.

The Honkai Energy on Lin Yu's body is very strong, but it is not very stable.

If she can escape from Lin Yu will only be able to fall into a weakened state due to overuse of the 'Herrscher power' in the future.

And this is precisely the biggest difference between genuine and counterfeit goods.

In terms of short-term bursts of energy, Wendy is not as good as Lin Yu.

However, in terms of long-term battery life, Lin Yu is far inferior to Wendy.

Yes, that's it.

As long as I can ensure I don't die at his hands, I'll have a chance to turn the tables later!

Once his offensive is over, I must retreat first!

At this moment, Lin Yu, who was constantly slashing at the enemy in the air, also noticed Wendy's plan to sacrifice a pawn to save the king.

Wendy used her Imaginary Shield to block her vital parts, which, in a way, was actually a good thing for Lin Yu.

After all, if that's the case...

—I can attack with peace of mind, without worrying about accidentally killing her.

With his first strike, Lin Yu's Seven Thunders of Retribution tore through Wendy's armor at her lower ribs, paralyzing Wendy body with the lightning.

With his second strike, Lin Yu aimed directly at Wendy's right shoulder. Using the katana imbued with the Herrscher Authority of Thunder, he caused the flesh near Wendy's right shoulder to begin disintegrating, thus crippling her dominant hand.

After landing two successful attacks, Lin Yu discovered that Wendy had completely entered a defensive state and dared not retaliate. He then frantically absorbed the power within the Seven Thunders of Retribution and began to concentrate the power into the Tai Xu Grip in his right hand.

"Um, wait a minute, you—"

"What do you mean, 'you'? You think I can't do anything to you just because you've become a turtle?"

Seeing Wendy's frantically stacked armor on her abdomen, Lin Yu threw the Seven Thunders of Retribution into the air and then unleashed an incredibly powerful punch at Wendy.

"Judgment - Explosive Fist!"

As the blow struck Wendy's abdomen, incredibly Honkai energy and magic surged into Wendy body.

Although Lin Yu did not apply the Decomposition Power from the Herrscher of Thunder to this attack, the lightning power mixed in was enough to further paralyze Wendy's body.

And that's not all.

With an incredibly powerful punch, Wendy was slammed from mid-air by Lin Yu into the ground where the two were about to fall.

As dust rose, Lin Yu, amidst the smoke and dust, heard Wendy's mournful cry.

To be honest, Wendy, as a victim, doesn't deserve this kind of treatment.

But Lin Yu could sense that although Wendy was being overpowered by him, this girl was by no means a pushover.

The Wendy who fights three B-rank Valkyrie in the main storyline is the Wendy who had been mentally depressed for several years in 2016.

Wendy, in reality, had only been tricked by Otto for a few months.

Wendy, who doesn't yet know what the future holds, is clearly in a better state of mind now than she will be in a few years.

With a good mindset and skills that haven't deteriorated despite years in a wheelchair, such a person becomes the Herrscher of Wind. In Lin Yu's view, this person would only be more troublesome than Yuno, who obtained the Herrscher Core of Death.

We cannot give her any chance to counterattack.

Otherwise, if I use a powerful move and become weakened in the future, she might be able to counterattack.

I probably won't die, but—why would I needlessly create unnecessary risks for myself when I can dominate a winning game?

Amidst the dust, Lin Yu activated the last engraving he had never used before.

The Lord's Era, activated!

As Lin Yu touched the ground, he channeled the enhanced magic power of Dracula into the cracked earth.

The inscription [Main Era], used to release powerful magic orbs, actually releases magic orbs that are more like lava orbs with great destructive power.

Wendy, who had already endured the pain and was preparing to begin her escape plan, suddenly saw more than a dozen magical lava balls appear around her as the smoke and dust gradually dissipated.

Before she could react at all, or even understand what had happened...

—The lava spheres around her exploded under Lin Yu's precise control.

As Lin Yu blasted all the lava spheres apart from the inside, Wendy, whose defenses had just been breached by Lin Yu, was now being relentlessly bombarded by fragments of magic spheres that kept flying out.

Of course, if that were all, these attacks would at most only injure Wendy, not enough to completely disable her fighting ability.

Wendy, who was preparing to leave despite her injuries, had already forgotten her previous idea of 'leaving the battlefield to buy time and then coming back to fight'.

The enemy is far too terrifying.

I was no match for him at all.

No need...

—I have absolutely no need to participate in a battle that I can't win!

And that's what God said too!

Even God approved of my running away.

I did nothing wrong—what is this guy doing now?!

Lin Yu, who had already unleashed a magic ball to bombard the enemy, immediately deactivated the power of [Lord of Fear] while crossing his arms in front of his chest.

As he made this self-suggestive gesture, a scarlet cross appeared behind Lin Yu.

When the cross appeared, Wendy actually felt a force of attraction pulling her towards Lin Yu.

If there is a certain distance between them, Wendy can still escape the suction power of Lin Yu's Grand Cross attack by relying on the 'wind'.

But now, the distance between the two is less than fifty centimeters. At this distance, even if Wendy were in good condition, let alone seriously injured, she might not be able to escape.

Fifty centimeters was reduced to zero in an instant.

Wendy, who had been drawn to Lin Yu's side, was hit squarely by the power released by the Grand Cross and sent flying.

However, at the same time, the force of attraction was activated again because Wendy was repelled.

For the next period of time, Wendy kept repeating the cycle of being attracted → being knocked away → being attracted → being knocked away.

At the last moment, Wendy, who was already out of her mind, gathered Honkai Energy she could muster in her hands and shouted, "I'll fight you to the death!" She unleashed a 1500HW attack on Lin Yu's body.

However, to her disbelief, Lin Yu, as if nothing had happened, took the attack and then calmly released the power of the Grand Cross, asking Wendy a question.

"Have you made enough of a scene?"

"You... you... you..."

Faced with the enemy before her, Wendy had a lot to say, but in the end, the girl, having exhausted her strength, could only roll her eyes and faint in front of Lin Yu.

"Oh, poor kid."

Seeing the lingering fear on Wendy's face, Lin Yu felt a pang of embarrassment and heartache.

Okay, her body will become like this... No!

The fact that her body has become like this is Otto's fault!

If Otto hadn't caused trouble, Wendy might not have become Herrscher in despair.

He was the mastermind; I was just an accomplice who finished him off.

In the following time, Lin Yu used the Phantasm Lantern Barrier to erase the fear from Wendy's consciousness, used healing magic to heal Wendy's body, and finally gave Wendy a God-Slaying Spear before he was completely at ease.

Yes, problem solved.

Wow, what a ruthless person, what a vicious heart.

[Knowing she couldn't beat you, you still resorted to such cruelty. Host, you've truly changed.]

Forget it, I've always been the same person.

The only difference is that the strength of the forces involved will change some of my tactics and strategies.

[That's true. But then again, on a deserted island, a lone man and a lone woman, host, there's an opportunity—]

Opportunity my foot.

Putting aside the fact that I had no intention of taking action, Theresa must have sent someone to help me because she was worried about me.

Rita's combat power is insufficient, and the others are not stable enough. The person who comes is most likely Bianca.

Are you suggesting I make a move on Wendy when Bianca is coming?

[You've already moved, caused bleeding, and even made the young girl faint—so what if you have multiple erections!]

Oh, that's enough.

Hey, you've been too well-behaved lately. I almost forgot—you're at least ten times more of a shrimp than me.

What you're saying—ten times isn't enough!

So you're quite self-aware in this regard, aren't you?

What else?

This system isn't a person, and since it's not human, it doesn't need to care about saving face.

[Wake up, host. When it comes to saving face, this system will do whatever makes me happy.]

Okay, you do have a point.

If it makes sense, then I should definitely consider it.