Chapter 228

"Yoshi yoshi yoshi! My darling Ninti, we're finally reunited! Let Frederica give you a big hug!"

"Waaaaaah (Sister, no!)!!!"

Chapter 308 is not without its challenges.

Good and evil will be rewarded in the end; the cycle of Heavenly Law is inevitable.

Seele sat in the living room with a red lipstick mark on her face and trembling eyes.

Beside her, Ninti was in the same pose, with the same posture.

Ninti: "Mother Cocolia?"

Seele: "Hmm. Ninti, what about you?"

Ninti: "Sister Frederica."

Seele: "Hey, soft tissue, wipe it off, it might help."

Two little girls sat side by side, wiping and rubbing their faces in unison.

Beside them, Cocolia and Tesla, looking completely satisfied, lounged on the sofa, waiting for the kitchen to deliver today's meals.

"Tsk tsk tsk, so this is your daughter who was stranded in the Sea of Quantum? I find all your daughters quite adorable, Cocolia."

"There's nothing I can do, she's lucky, you can't be envious. Also, I'll turn a blind eye this time, but if you do this to my Ninti again, I'll call the police and have you arrested."

Hey! Aren't you also...?

"I was just loving my daughter, it's only natural. And you, you're making things illegal for your aunt!"

"Nonsense! How did I blame your aunt? How did it break the law?"

"Hmph! From this day forward, this law will be in effect in North America, and I said it!"

The two glared at each other.

Everything returned to normal.

Tesla always disliked Cocolia, and even though his budget was being controlled, he still couldn't help but provoke her. Cocolia, in turn, never tolerated it and would often teach Tesla a lesson.

The two sides were like old enemies who had been fighting for decades.

Sometimes, even Einstein and Welt, who were observing from the sidelines, would have the illusion that Cocolia, like the three of them, was an old partner who had worked together for more than half a century.

Einstein stood to the side, arms crossed, smiling and shaking his head.

"That's strange. Just over six months ago, we were still wary of each other."

"Perhaps this is fate. Just like Siegfried, didn't he suddenly go from being an enemy to an old friend?"

At that moment, Welt was carefully studying Kevin's personal information. When Einstein asked his question, he didn't even look up and gave a brief explanation, appearing quite nonchalant.

Even the S-class knights from Schicksal have inexplicably become one of our own. Cocolia is, after all, a comrade from Anti-Entropy, so isn't it more normal for us to get along well?

"That's true."

Einstein looked at Siegfried, who was sitting in the living room, holding a water glass and lost in thought, covered in bandages, and nodded in agreement.

Siegfried seemed to be startled awake by his own name. He raised his head, his lips trembling slightly, and asked Welt in a stammering voice:

"Hey, Old Yang, let me double-check... Is that person really our Kaslana family's ancestor?"

"Didn't you see the intelligence Cocolia summarized before I did?"

Welt Yang the documents in his hand.

Siegfried slapped his forehead.

"But this... that... I..."

"Tracing Kaslana's origins and comparing her genes, the evidence is conclusive. Although her earliest origins are unknown, she is Kaslana from Previous Civilization, so regardless... you should call her your ancestor."

"Is there any chance I can get my Heavenly Fire Judgment back!?"

If a stranger were to steal the Kaslana family's most prized possession, even if Siegfried couldn't defeat him, he could simply shamelessly bring in some outside help and try to take it back.

But what can be done if the Kaslana family's ancestor takes the Heavenly Fire Judgment?

This thing originally belonged to someone else; he's taking back what's his, so who can say he's wrong?

Besides, as Kaslana's junior, wouldn't attacking her ancestor be tantamount to betraying one's master and ancestors?

Siegfried scratched his head in great pain.

"No, I was originally going to pass it on to Kiana!"

"Well, there's nothing you can do then. To get it back from Kevin, you'd have to beat him first, but I doubt anyone in the world can do that right now. Oh, wait, maybe... perhaps... it's not impossible."

Welt hesitated and touched his chin.

Siegfried's eyes lit up instantly.

"Old Yang, tell me quickly! If you help me, I'll entrust my life to you!"

"There's no need to go to such extremes. My method is simply..."

Welt glanced sideways at Ninti, who was wiping her face, with a smile.

As a father, Welt understood Kevin's feelings for Ninti.

The Heavenly Fire Judgment, to put it bluntly, is just a Divine Key. It sounds extraordinary, but to people at their level, it's nothing special.

If Ninti were to make a move, or if he were to use some coquettishness or something— Welt in her shoes and thought that he himself would be absolutely unable to resist.

If we put ourselves in others' shoes, there might be a good chance.

"???"

Ninti tilted her head cutely, not understanding why the two people's eyes had suddenly focused on her.

"Click!"

The Skyfire Greatsword leaned against the throne, emitting a crisp metallic clang.

Kevin sat down on the throne and glanced at his sword casually, suddenly sensing something subtle—as if someone was coveting this precious sword.

Is it just my imagination?

Kevin assumed it was because he hadn't been back to the real world for too long and was feeling a bit out of sorts.

Then, he looked at Skyfire, who was sitting on the miniature throne opposite him...

Suddenly I felt even more uncomfortable!

"Skyfire, you..."

"Having guarded the Chikai Ichijo for too long, the energy system is nearing its breaking point. To ensure the World Serpent continues to function properly until you return, I asked the Jackal to do some repairs and modifications."

"Oh..."

"It's fortunate you returned early. This era is far more turbulent than imagined. To ensure the Stigmata Project wasn't affected, my modifications sacrificed my lifespan for increased output power. If you had returned too late, my body might not have been able to hold on, and this isn't something I could decide on my own."

Skyfire briefly explained the situation to avoid arousing Kevin's suspicion by revealing significantly greater strength in the future.

Kevin paused for a moment, then his expression softened abruptly.

"Thanks a lot."

That's enough.

Everyone is willing to do anything for the Stigmata Project, so there's not much to say. For like-minded comrades, knowing each other's feelings is enough.

Skyfire nodded, responding with an indifferent and matter-of-fact attitude.

"As I just said, this era is very strange, and many things have happened that I never expected. Let Gray Serpent tell you the information so you can understand it first and it will be easier for you to do things later."

"Alright, Gray Serpent, you speak, I'm listening."

"Yes, Your Venerable Lord!"

Gray Serpent's voice was filled with excitement and unwavering loyalty.

Then, Kevin listened while frequently frowning.

Hua, Su, Chiyou, Ji Lin, the Artificial Herrscher Delta, Yae Sakura who became a spirit from the Key of Erosion, Anqi, the Thousand-Person Ruler and Hua's disciple...

When all the cases and events are laid out together, even Otto would be perplexed.

It would be strange if Kevin wasn't confused.

Chapter 309 Kevin, what do you want to say?

"Elysia, you did it..."

And it was a bit too successful.

Kevin rested his hand on his forehead, his gaze somewhat unfocused.

I promised Elysia back then that if she could successfully change the fate of the Herrscher and humans, I would make sure she witnessed that scene.

Kevin always remembered this promise, and now the fate of the Herrscher has indeed been successfully changed.

The question is, which one should she watch?

The Herrscher of Reason, the Herrscher of the Void, the Herrscher of Thunder, the Herrscher of Wind, the Thousand-Person Ruler... Damn, as someone from Previous Civilization era, the more I think about it, the more absurd it seems. How can every Herrscher in this era possess humanity? Is Elysia really that powerful?

Elysiaism!

Kevin finally understood the troubles of having too many choices.

From his personal perspective, he would naturally prefer the innocent, kind, and infinitely promising little Ninti. That child would surely thrive in Land of the Past, and even the hot-tempered Kalpas and the malicious Mobius would never do anything bad to such a good child.

But Elysia, who was supposed to be the firewall between Mobius and the Kalpas Calamities, has instead become a problem to worry about. Even with his own memories watching inside, Elysia herself...

"Wow! Is this the Herrscher of the new era? So incredibly cute! Let me hug you, Prprprpr~~"

"Elysia... Sister... no... Waaaa QAQ!"

Kevin imagined the scene, subconsciously clenched his fist, and slowly shifted his gaze to the hilt of the Skyfire Greatsword beside him.

Suddenly, I feel like chopping something up!

Kevin gently shook his head.

"Even if she's not bullied, she's easily led astray... Let's skip Ninti for now; she's too naive and not suitable to interact with Elysia. If we exclude Ninti, then there's... the Thousand-Person Ruler?"

Anqi, the Thousand-Person Ruler, is Hua's disciple. Su also helped her. She is undoubtedly the second best after Ninti, and should even have been the first choice alongside Ninti.

Kevin may not trust the Herrscher, but he must trust Hua and Su's judgment. If both of them agree, then Kevin has no reason not to trust the Thousand-Person Ruler.

As for the remaining Herrscher of the Void, Herrscher of Thunder, and Herrscher of Wind, although the information says they possess humanity, without firsthand witnessing it, Kevin's assessment is not convincing enough.

The Land of the Past, a trace left behind by his companions, is one of the few things Kevin cares about now, and he must be careful.

Even if there are sufficient defenses in the Land of the Past, there is no such thing as a safe haven in a Honkai world. The best way to deal with risks is never to be fully prepared, but to avoid those risks in the first place.

The Land of the Past is unique; the conditions for its formation have long since vanished, and once lost, it cannot be rebuilt. Therefore, Herrscher has not been verified by themselves or their comrades cannot be placed in the Land of the Past!

"Call out!"

Just as Kevin was gradually narrowing down the choice of the gift for Elysia, a fierce and sharp aura flashed by.

Kevin's fingertips trembled slightly. He looked up, his gaze calm and unwavering as he looked towards the main entrance of the hall.

"Boom!"

The heavy sound of earth and stone rubbing together rang out.

Under the watchful eyes of several top officials from the World Serpent, the upper part of the tall and spacious conference hall slowly slid down.

To be precise, the entire main building was sliced open at an angle by sharp sword energy, so the upper part of the building slid down along the direction of the cut.

Soon, only half of the building remained standing, and a bright sky appeared above everyone's heads.

Kevin moved his fingers and tapped lightly on the armrest of the throne.

Thump!

A deep, resounding boom echoed, and at the same time, the Honkai Energy whipped up a whirlwind that scattered all the dust.

At this moment, the petite and slender girl holding a sword at the doorway clearly appeared in everyone's eyes, aloof and stunning, like a little sword fairy who stepped out of a painting.