We'll Win

A few minutes later, Yuno opened her eyes, took a deep look at the name on the tombstone, and then left without saying a word.

Mei, who was waiting for her companions outside the cemetery, looked at Yuno calmly walking out and asked with a slightly worried expression.

"Yuno, are you... really okay?"

"If you're not feeling well, it's okay if we reschedule the meeting."

"No, I'm fine, Mei."

After noticing the worry in her companion's eyes, Yuno gently shook her head.

"Kiana is currently being tormented by her Herrscher Persona. You and I have both had similar experiences, so we should know that she is definitely in pain right now."

"But the Herrscher of the Void happens to be the Herrscher with the highest mobility. Once Kiana's mind is completely lost, it won't just be one or two people who die."

"Whether it's for Kiana or for the world, we must hurry and execute our plan."

Yes, even if it means saving one life, all our efforts are worthwhile.

This... is one of the few things I, as someone burdened with a great sin, can do for this world.

Meanwhile, Mei didn't notice anything, but the Herrscher Persona within her had already detected some information that Mei hadn't noticed.

Be careful, Mei.

What's wrong? Did you sense the enemy?

No, not an enemy. I mean, be careful of Poison Ivy.

Yuno... Could it be that her thoughts were being interfered with by the Simulated Herrscher Core?

No, wait a minute, let me finish.

Poison Ivy's behavior is very strange. I'm worried that once she starts implementing your so-called unreliable plan, she might take some reckless and radical actions.

Yuno... sigh.

Watching Yuno walk away from her and head towards the singularity, Mei reluctantly followed in her footsteps.

Thanks for reminding me, I'll keep an eye on her.

But then again, there's something I've always been curious about.

As Herrscher Persona, were you truly unaffected after our Herrscher Core was taken away?

[Not at all. Apart from not being able to use the power that used to belong to me, I can even sense that He is trying to win me over to His side.]

Hmm, that's a strange reaction.

However, perhaps that's why the Schicksal's research team was able to deduce that Kevin's proposed solution was feasible.

[Yes, at the singularity where you obtained the Herrscher Core, relying on Honkai Energy to condense the Herrscher Core again is a risky approach, but it is indeed the most reliable solution for you at present.]

However, you were all probably prepared for this, weren't you?

Once you begin to solidify your core, that possessed white-haired idiot will definitely come immediately to interrupt your actions.

Yes, we were prepared for that.

After discussing with the headmaster for some time, Uncle Welt said he would grant the headmaster a portion of the access to the Quantum Teleportation System.

Now, Changkong City is filled with Schicksal's surveillance system. As soon as there is the slightest abnormality, the headmaster will come to Changkong City with Judah and use the Divine Prayer Barrier to capture Kiana.

Hmm, good strategy, but I still feel there's a problem.

[Even though you and Poison Ivy are both Stigmata Awakeners and Simulated Herrscher after losing your cores, how long do you think you two can survive against that white-haired idiot with your current power and God-Slaying Armor?]

[Faced with a white-haired idiot with three cores, if the white-haired dwarf arrives even the slightest bit slower, then...]

" —Mei, there's a very real chance you'll die at the hands of that white-haired idiot."

Chapter 261. We Will Win

In fact, Mei had already considered the possibility that the Herrscher of Thunder had mentioned.

Now that she has already made up her mind, she cannot possibly have the slightest thought of backing down just because she needs to face danger.

More than three months ago, Mei was suddenly provoked by Cocolia's scheme. She couldn't control her emotions at the time, which led to the Third Honkai Outbreak in Changkong City.

Although the Third Honkai Outbreak broke out thanks to the efforts of Siegfried and Lin Yu, it only destroyed a portion of the outskirts of the city.

However, during this process, there were still casualties, and her father's friend Siegfried and Lin Yu, who had been secretly assisting her, almost died in Changkong City because of her incompetence.

Although Mei never mentioned her thoughts to anyone, she firmly believed in her heart that this was the sin that Raiden Mei had to face.

Because I am burdened with sin, I need to stand up at the most critical moment and fight for a better world.

This might not wash away my sins, but... at least it will make me feel a little better.

Yuno chose to come to Changkong City with me without hesitation, perhaps for the same reason.

We were already prepared. As long as we can lure the Herrscher of the Void here, it will be worth any heavy price.

"I understand now. I underestimated you."

[Both you and Poison Ivy have been seriously influenced by that man—you're both working so recklessly, you'll regret it sooner or later.]

Maybe.

But if my retreat leads to the sacrifice of more people, I might regret it even more.

Lin Yu has disappeared, and that's why we must work together for his sake now.

Oh, so it all comes down to that man... Tch, the power of love is truly amazing.

... Being verbose is just one of the reasons!

Now that we can lure out and capture the Herrscher of the Void, when she is suppressed by the Divine Prayer Barrier, the HSN Serum that Yuno and I are carrying can completely suppress the Honkai Energy on her body.

If we can suppress the Honkai Energy intensity on her body and then retrieve the core, Kiana won't have to suffer any longer.

The reason why the Herrscher of the Void hasn't appeared yet is definitely partly because Kiana is struggling.

My friend is suffering, and as Kiana's friend, I must save her at this time!

A touching friendship.

[But are you sure? She's not like the Poison Ivy who's genuinely helping you. That white-haired idiot really will try to steal your man.]

This is not important.

[Um?]

Okay, maybe it's somewhat important.

But even so, she is still my friend.

I can't stand by and watch my friend die.

Faced with Mei's eloquent Mei, the Herrscher of Thunder was too lazy to continue.

She's even hallucinating now.

After the Herrscher of the Void was lured out by Mei and Yuno, Kiana was indeed rescued by them.

Then, Kiana and Yuno, who had children with Lin Yu, one of them eventually married Lin Yu. Mei could only bite her handkerchief and shed tears while wishing them happiness, and at night she could only find a blanket to cry her heart out.

Wow, what a tragic ending.

But oh well, it's her own choice, there's no point in me saying anything more.

Mei, who had followed Yuno to the vicinity of the singularity, exchanged a glance with Yuno had stopped, and then found a place to sit cross-legged.

From an objective point of view, if a singularity simultaneously supplies Honkai Energy to two Herrscher Candidate, it will actually slow down the speed at which the two entities condense their cores.

However, despite these issues, the two still chose to come to Changkong City at the same time to condense the core.

One reason is that there is only one stable singularity in Changkong City, and none of the other Herrscher birthplaces have a stable singularity.

On the other hand, according to Himeko, who has temporarily stepped down to the second line, the two may only have one chance to solidify their core.

Once Mei or Yuno has completed the condensation of one of the cores from Conquest of Thunder and Tranquility of Death, the Herrscher of the Void the Void, upon discovering the disappearance of the core, will definitely sense the anomaly.

After noticing the anomaly, no one can guarantee whether the Herrscher would normally choose to lie low, will have the means to strengthen the core control within their body.

Rather than alerting the Herrscher of the Void and making her wary, it's better to seize the opportunity and have both of them simultaneously condense their cores, thus forcing the Herrscher of the Void is likely to be desperate, to jump out and cause trouble.

This approach is undoubtedly using the lives of two people as bait to lure the Herrscher of the Void into a trap. But if they are afraid and don't want to do it if there is a risk, then what kind of Valkyrie are they?

After they began to condense Honkai Energy, the two manipulated the Honkai Energy in an attempt to absorb Honkai Energy completely, while also becoming extremely vigilant about their surroundings.

The probability of Herrscher appearing is extremely high, and the Honkai will definitely assist the Herrscher.

If the headmaster's support doesn't arrive in time, we'll have to fight on our own.

Even so, we cannot afford to back down in the slightest.

Now that we've stepped onto the battlefield, instead of cowering in fear, we should risk everything and fight hard.

At that moment, both of them thought of a man who was not here, yet who influenced their every move.

If Lin Yu /senior were here, he would definitely work even harder and be more ruthless to himself than we are.

If you want to catch up with him, then...

—What is this level of danger!

Almost at the same time, on a small island

On a certain island, Sirin, who had almost completely suppressed Kiana's personality, looked at the 'girl' kneeling in front of her and spoke to her.

"Alright, Bella, no need to stand on ceremony."

"Yes, Your Majesty."

After looking up at his respected master, the Judgment-class Honkai Beast Belenas, who had transformed from a dragon into human form, was filled with gratitude.

After Sirin seized control of Kiana's body and took away the two Herrscher Core, Tranquility of Death and Conquest of Thunder, the Demon Dragon Belenus, the Companion Honkai Beast of the Herrscher of the Void, once again descended upon this world.

Previously, Sirin was not in good condition, and in order to maintain her control over Kiana's personality, she did not give part of the power of the Conquest of Thunder to Belenas as she had done in the past.

But now, the situation is different.

Although Sirin currently only has three cores, after her rebirth, she not only has a higher control over the cores, but she has also obtained the Divine Key, Thousand Worlds Annihilation, which can assist her in using her powers.

After her personal condition was completely stable, Sirin, just like before, gave a portion of the power of the Conquest of Thunder to Belenas, allowing her to regain her 'consciousness' and transform her from Honkai Beast that only knew how to destroy into Sirin's familiar.

"Your Majesty, I dare to ask—what action should we take now?"

As the power returned to his body, Belenas, having regained the memories of fourteen years ago, asked Sirin.

"Should we continue attacking the Schicksal combat forces?"

"Hmm... this matter will be put on the agenda later."

"But it's not the right time yet."

Listening to Sirin's words, Belenas obediently followed Sirin's instructions, but she couldn't understand why the Honkai Queen, who had once completely despaired of humanity, would speak such gentle words now.

As Sirin's most trusted servant, Belenas could sense that the Queen's heart was still filled with despair for humanity and the world.

However, now, in her despair, she is unwilling to lay a hand on humans...

I can't understand it.

With the power of three Herrscher Core within her body, Her Majesty should be invincible in this world.

At this moment, as she gazed at her retinue, Sirin, reminded by her retinue, did indeed feel a little restless.

During this time, in order to suppress the other personality within her, she has been suppressing her anger and murderous intent, making sure not to waste her power on things that shouldn't be wasted.

Now that she has basically suppressed that personality, perhaps she should hurry up and deal with those damned humans.

Everyone in Schicksal deserves to die, but Otto Apocalypse, that scoundrel who ruined her life, deserves to die the most.

That guy named Lin Yu, I always felt he was very strong.

Something must have happened before he suddenly disappeared after going to the Nine Nether.

Whether he's dead or missing, it's a good thing for me now.