Herrscher of Thunder Mei then completely dispersed her lightning, relinquished all the Honkai Energy gathered within her body, as well as the complete Herrscher authority she had been about to obtain.
She even returned ownership of her body to the coward she spoke of.
During this process, the Honkai Energy concentration across Changkong City rapidly fell. One moment it had been on the verge of a Great Honkai eruption; the next, it had already returned to safe levels.
Bai Ge knew very well that this was something only an abnormal-born Herrscher personality could accomplish.
In truth, Queen Raiden was not some Herrscher personality. She was a stigmata consciousness awakened from Mei's stigmata.
When the Conquest Gem entered Mei's body, it sealed the awakening of her stigmata. In return, however, the stigmata successfully invaded the Conquest Gem.
The will of the stigmata replaced the Herrscher personality that should have been born. That was why Queen Raiden could defy Honkai's mission and do what she had just done—abandon her authority and mission.
This was something a normal Herrscher personality could hardly ever do. Not a single Herrscher in the Previous Civilization had ever given up on destroying humanity, except for a certain Pink Fairy Lady... and practically none of the Current Civilization's Herrschers were normal either.
Ahem. It was precisely because she gave up becoming the Herrscher of Thunder, gave up her authority, and gave up Honkai's mission, returning herself to an "ordinary person."
That Changkong City's Great Honkai subsided. After all, the purpose of a Great Honkai was to allow a newly born Herrscher to absorb enough Honkai Energy.
And when this Herrscher consciousness went on strike, the Great Honkai could only stop working along with her, no matter how much it wanted to continue.
"Kiana, I..."
"Hm? That tone—it's the usual Mei!"
After the Herrscher returned her body, Mei's personality recovered as well. But she had no memory of what happened during that time, leaving her utterly confused.
"Let's get out of here first. Bai Ge doesn't look too good. We need to find somewhere and let him rest!"
"What?! Then let's go to my house. It's nearby, and there are pharmacies around too."
"Mm, that's great. That Bai Ge... I never thought he'd be even more reckless than me."
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Otto: Ah~ Kallen! (New Book, Please Support)
As Kiana carried Bai Ge on her back and cautiously ran home with Mei and the others—
Little did they know that the world was watching them. Anti-Entropy, Schicksal, and a snake lurking in the shadows had long since turned their eyes toward Changkong City.
Inside Anti-Entropy at that moment—
"Damn it! I was so close! So close to succeeding! I never expected the plan to be ruined by some ordinary person. No, I can't let this end here!"
Cocolia snarled furiously.
She had plotted this grand scheme for who knew how long. It had almost succeeded, only for Bai Ge to stop it. Naturally, this vixen had no intention of letting it go.
"Pass down my order. Gather every available combat force. We must capture the Third Herrscher!"
"Yes, Executive Cocolia."
"Also, notify Bronya and have her go ahead first. Schicksal must have noticed such a huge disturbance. Send her out first and see if she can seize the target before them."
"Yes!"
"Bai Ge, was it? I'll remember you."
Cocolia's purple eyes stared fixedly at the unconscious boy on the big screen. The veins on her forehead bulged with anger.
Meanwhile, on Schicksal's side—
Clap, clap, clap, clap, clap!
Applause rang out before a virtual screen as a handsome blond man lavishly expressed his admiration.
"Wonderful, truly wonderful~ Though that vixen from Anti-Entropy only knows how to be clever, this boy actually stopped the Great Honkai through his own strength."
"Bishop, the information you requested."
"Thank you for your hard work, Amber. Ha, I never expected him to truly be just an ordinary person. No special identity, no special power. In that case, the spectacle that took place tonight can truly only be described as a Miracle."
Otto casually set Bai Ge's file aside, then instructed Amber, his secretary, to open a bottle of red wine.
The Archbishop of Schicksal swirled his glass, raised it slightly toward the screen before him, and took a sip.
"Young man, a toast to you. And I must truly thank you as well. The Miracle you achieved has proven my plan, proving that the emotional bonds between people can indeed give rise to Miracles that surpass the will of Honkai."
"What a beautiful bond. I have always believed that human emotions could become a pure and powerful force, one capable of accomplishing great deeds that technology and military might cannot."
"Just as your actions made a Herrscher give up her authority for you, abandon her mission, and even relinquish possession of her own body. Ah~ this has far exceeded my expectations, Otto Apocalypse's expectations."
This man was delighted.
He had not been this happy in centuries.
Bai Ge, Kiana, and Raiden Mei had actually entered Otto's sights long ago.
After all, one of them was a Herrscher vessel, while the little idiot in the middle... was one of the most important pieces in fulfilling his five-hundred-year wish.
But Bai Ge's appearance had truly been an accident to Otto—an unexpected delight. The reason he had not intervened was because he regarded this as a preliminary rehearsal for one of his grand plans.
Otto wanted to see whether the two people who had formed deep bonds with Raiden Mei could awaken her will through those bonds after the girl became a Herrscher.
But the result far exceeded his expectations.
Raiden Mei had willingly become a Herrscher to protect them, and through Bai Ge's actions, her Herrscher consciousness had actually been willing to become human again for this boy.
"I hope K423 can do the same in the future, just like Raiden Mei. No, she must do it. Amber, notify Theresa. Tell her that her dear niece is in Changkong City, and have Theresa retrieve the Herrscher of Thunder as well."
"Yes, Bishop."
"But what a pity, truly a pity~ If this boy named Bai Ge could join my plan as well, that would be ideal. K423 seems to have formed a bond with him too. If he assisted her, the success rate would rise by several more percentage points."
Otto possessed extraordinary intellect and perception. Though he often acted less than human, his ability was beyond question.
He had already seen through Bai Ge's current condition.
"Young man, go in peace. But... if you can create another Miracle and overcome this hurdle, then you will truly make Otto Apocalypse see you in a new light."
With that, Otto shut off the projection before him. Then, beneath the helpless gaze of his secretary Amber, he somehow produced a game console from nowhere.
He started up a game called "Kallen Fantasy IV."
Otto: (My heart and actions are as clear as a mirror; all that I do is for reviving Kallen!)
Amber: "Bishop, you haven't finished today's work yet."
Otto: "Ah~ Kallen!"
Amber: "..."
Meanwhile, somewhere in Changkong City—
A woman wearing a black hood and gray-black tactical armor hid in a dark corner, contacting her superior.
"It's hard to imagine that the Third Herrscher actually gave up her authority. Raven, is this intelligence true?"
"Don't believe it if you don't want to! Gray Serpent, do you know I was nearly struck by the Third Herrscher's lightning just now? Do you know how hard it was to investigate this intelligence?"
"The mission bonus will be doubled."
"Too easy! I swear on my future island villa that it's absolutely true. That boy really has some skills—he even managed to steal the Herrscher of Thunder's heart."
Raven clicked her tongue in amazement. It was truly something she had never seen in all her life. If it were not yet time for World Serpent to reveal itself, she would have nearly been unable to resist making a move herself.
With her own strength, trying to deal with a fully awakened Herrscher of Thunder would be wishful thinking.
But Raven possessed a God Key from the Previous Civilization—the Key of Judgment, Cleansing Thunder of Seven Sins. Even an incomplete Herrscher would struggle to escape death if struck by it.
However, compared to a noble mission like protecting the world, Raven's motivation for working was much more practical: saving money!
"The mission period has been extended. Continue surveillance, but do not act or expose yourself. It is not yet time for World Serpent to emerge."
"Hey, I haven't rested for a week! While those three little brats spend every day cuddling together, raising each other's affection, and enjoying delicious food, do you know what I've been eating?"
"The mission bonus will be tripled."
"Deal."
As long as the money was enough, anything could be discussed.
Raven shut off the terminal in her hand. Thinking about the island villa she had long dreamed of, she felt that it was finally within reach. Once she finished this job, she would have basically saved enough money.
Just wait, kids. Your teacher will soon have enough for a down payment! Mm, then I'll pick up a few more odd jobs and get the villa renovated too.
Island villa, my island villa~
Today, Raven was once again working overtime for her island villa. She simply had not yet realized that a great calamity awaited her in the future.
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This Little Idiot Is Just Useless~ (New Book, Please Support)
"Bai Ge, are you really all right?"
"I'm fine. What could possibly be wrong with me? Don't worry, Kiana, Mei. I'm doing great right now."
"Uh, all right. If you need anything, just tell us. Don't try to force yourself alone."
Inside Raiden Mei's home.
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