When They Are Heroes, A Person in Honkai Impact 3

Yeah, I've always been protected by them!

Raiden Mei has always been saved by them!

In that case, even if it's just occasionally, it should be me who protects them with my own hands!!

"!!!"

Raiden Mei had made up her mind.

No matter the price, Even if it meant falling into darkness.

Even if it meant losing herself.

Even if... she could never stand before those two again as she was now!

I've had enough, I've had enough of the people I care about getting hurt because of me. I don't want to be a helpless, useless lady anymore! I need power, the power to protect the ones I love!

The girl's eyes were tightly shut.

And when they opened again.

She had transformed into a majestic and domineering Queen!

The authority of a God descended upon her. (See image)

"Disappear, scum."

Deep purple lightning flashed on her slender fingertips, and Mei pointed towards the girl.

The bolts of lightning didn't even give her a chance to scream, reducing her to charred remains, down to her basic molecules.

The world-weary smiling skirt was like an umbrella to ride the spirit.

If humans truly had souls, then hers would surely have been annihilated by this lightning.

Fifth update, complete!

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Chapter 22: Herrscher of Thunder Mei, Bai Ge Slices a Titan (New book, seeking support)

"Disappear, scum!"

As a bolt of lightning completely annihilated the girl at a molecular level, everyone present felt immense pressure, their eyes fixed on Mei, unable to suppress their fear.

They were all elites under Cocolia, but facing this high school girl, they appeared so lowly and insignificant, powerless and weak.

"Finally dealt with that noisy piece of trash. Next... it's your turn."

'Mei's' gaze swept over the remaining people. The moment she opened her eyes, she had completely changed.

Softness had turned into coldness, Weakness had become strength, Gentleness had transformed into decisive ruthlessness!

At this moment, Mei was like a queen on high, and the people before her were mere insects.

Electricity flashed and thunder roared with every movement.

"Open fire! Fire quickly!"

"Subdue her, no, kill her!!"

"Lady Cocolia, the target has awakened, requesting support, requesting sup— Ah!"

"No, don't come any closer! You monster!"

"Damn you, how dare you, Ugh!"

Cocolia's subordinates were all seasoned fighters, but at this moment, they were no different from ants. The guns in their hands became scrap metal, and the bullets they fired were vaporized by electricity before they could even get close to Mei.

Mei, wielding the authority of lightning, easily pierced and destroyed them.

The process was as simple as breathing, and the unparalleled power shocked everyone's hearts.

Instilling terror as the last emotion in their lives.

"So many of you were arrogantly dealing with a coward just now, and now you're showing such pathetic behavior. Humans are truly beyond saving... Hmm?"

"Mei!" x2

The only two people in this world whom Raiden Mei considered special appeared. Seeing the two anxious-looking white-haired boy and girl, a flicker of life finally appeared in the Queen of Thunder's cold eyes.

But that was all.

She was born from the consciousness of the girl named Mei, but she was not Mei herself.

Although she shared the girl's memories, it didn't mean she shared her emotions.

She was herself, the Queen of Thunder, the Third Herrscher!

At this moment, Herrscher of Thunder Mei only had the instinctual mission of a Herrscher, which was to eliminate humans and destroy civilization.

However, thanks to the blessing of a certain Pink Fairy Lady from the Previous Civilization, she was still able to retain her humanity instead of becoming a puppet of the Honkai.

(Tell me, what are you planning to do.)

The Herrscher of Thunder stared at Bai Ge and Kiana with a scrutinizing gaze. Although she wouldn't mistake the two for ordinary humans due to Mei's memories, she had previously stated she wasn't Raiden Mei. While she held no hostility towards them, neither did she feel any affection.

Therefore, instead of attacking them, Herrscher of Thunder Mei chose to… bear witness.

(Let me see then, what will you choose? Will you choose to save the world and become my enemy, or… will you choose to save this useless crybaby.)

The very next second, Bai Ge moved without hesitation.

He strode towards the Herrscher of Thunder, the Honkai Energy weapon at his waist already unsheathed.

Even though the gap in Honkai Energy between him and a Herrscher was like that of a firefly to the moon, if the Herrscher of Thunder made no defensive move, this single strike would be enough to heavily wound, or even kill, her in her incomplete awakened state.

"...This is your choice." The last flicker of life in Queen Raiden's eyes vanished.

She had already seen the answer: Bai Ge's choice was to become her enemy to save the world.

This full-powered, imposing sword strike held no mercy, as if intending to cleave her in half with absolute ruthlessness.

"As repayment for you helping that crybaby before, I'll let you die without feeling any pain. Farewell, trash. No, Bai Ge, eh..."

Even the Herrscher of Thunder Mei didn't realize she had sighed. However, just as she was about to use her authority to end the young man's life with a lightning-fast strike, "Mei, dodge quickly!!"

"Hm?"

"HRAAAAHHH!!!"

It was at this moment that the Herrscher of Thunder Mei suddenly realized.

Although the young man charging towards her had eyes filled with anxiety and urgency, the unsheathed blade was not aimed at her.

Bai Ge rushed in front of Queen Raiden, pulling her into his arms without regard for his own safety, then raised the Pulse Katana Type 19 in his hand and assumed a defensive stance.

CLANG—!

The Herrscher of Thunder's eyes widened. A mecha had appeared behind her at some point, and she hadn't sensed it at all.

If Bai Ge hadn't rushed forward to block the attack for her, she would have been heavily injured by this iron fist.

After all, Herrschers were like mages; their powers were immense, but their physical durability wasn't particularly exaggerated.

"Get! Out! Now!"

Bai Ge felt as though the bones in his arm were about to break, but he gritted his teeth and managed to deflect the iron fist.

Then, before the Titan could make another move, he stomped on the mecha's arm, using it to leap high into the air, and plunged the Pulse Katana Type 19 into the Titan's eye with all his might.

Instantly, the Titan Mecha ceased operation, its blue single eye completely dimming.

"Bastard!!!"

Thousands of miles away, Cocolia slammed her hand on the control console, staring intently at the virtual screen that had turned into static.

This sneak attack, which should have been a sure hit, had been foiled by such an ordinary youth. It was now unrealistic to capture the Herrscher of Thunder, who had already reacted.

(Hah! Hah! Made it, cough cough. I really outdid myself this time, actually disabling a Titan.)

Bai Ge pulled back the Pulse Katana Type 19, kneeling on one knee and gasping for air.

He had actually anticipated the Titan's appearance, as that vixen Cocolia was behind it.

In the game, that woman had also used three Titan Mechas to ambush the Herrscher of Wind, Wendy, and capture her.

"Kiana, the rest is up to you."

"What? Huh! Where did these mechas come from! Damn it, how dare you ambush Mei! I'll tear you apart!"

Two more mechas suddenly appeared. Kiana gritted her teeth, wielding the Ion Resonance Sword she had just obtained, and began hacking wildly at these metal monstrosities.

Normally, it was not easy for Titan Mechas to remain hidden, let alone approach within two meters without the Herrscher noticing.

However, by utilizing the quantization technology obtained through sacrificing her daughter, Cocolia had managed to equip the Titan Mechas with excellent stealth and teleportation capabilities, allowing them to materialize instantly from a quantum state.

The strength of the Titan Mechas was actually not weak. It would have been quite challenging for even the current Kiana to deal with them. As for why an ordinary person like Bai Ge could defeat a Titan