Aponia: I Swear on Kalpas's Life (Continued)

"Pardo, please stop a bit."

Mobius, Elysia, Aponia, the three goddesses, looked at Pardo, who was lying in Bai Ge's arms and acting coquettishly, with different expressions.

They felt that this Cat Anchor was doing whatever it wanted based on its position as a pet, rapidly increasing Bai Ge's favorability in a way that none of them had ever imagined.

"Meow meow meow meow~~"

Seeing the Snakey's warning gaze, Pardo shrank back, immediately jumped to the ground, transformed back into human form, and then chuckled awkwardly while scratching her head.

How could that be? I'm just a harmless little kitten. What bad intentions could Cat Anchor have? So, Mobius, please don't eat me!

"Ah~ that feels so good."

Bai Ge rubbed his hands together. It had been a long time since he had petted a cat, and one with such a wonderful feel. As a seasoned cat lover Bai felt completely satisfied.

And Kiana, sorry, your status as a pet girl has been reduced by one. Although you are extremely cute, Pardo has cat ears and a tail, and can actually turn into a cat!

And it seems like you're luckier too...

(Kiana: I'm spitting blood!)

Bai Ge winked at Pardo, who immediately nodded to indicate that she understood. One of them wanted to pet the cat, and the other wanted to be petted; their interests were aligned.

Bai Ge: (Pardo, come see me whenever you have time.)

Pardo: (Alright! Boss Bai Ge is the best!)

And so the matter came to an end.

The addition of Aponia, Kalpas, and Pardo made the Moth Chasing Fire base even more lively, and people from other branches said that this base was really unique.

A hot-tempered, irritable older brother; a sunny, cheerful boy who loves slurping noodles; someone who always talks about fate and the future; Bai Ge's mysterious nun; the mad scientist Mobius; and the needless to say, the couple Bai Ge and Elysia; and many others...

Everyone commented that you guys really have the feel of the main characters in an anime.

Bai Ge: "That's right~ By the way, you all stand still and receive the nun's prayers/precepts."

Now all the Fusion Warrior from all the branches of the Moth Chasing Fire have come, because Bai Ge said that Aponia should apply [Discipline] to everyone to prevent them from going berserk in the future.

Fusion Warrior have an instinct to move toward the Honkai side, which, in some ways, makes them more vulnerable to Herrscherization than ordinary people. This instinct can be left unchecked or even actively unleashed.

Then the Fusion Warrior will undergo a deeper fusion with the Honkai Beast genes within their body, transforming themselves into Honkai Beast and gaining even greater power.

This is what is known as Artificial Herrscher Form.

However, while Artificial Herrscher Form is a powerful move that can be considered a trump card, its drawback is that if used too much or if the person's will is not strong enough, they may eventually go berserk and become a mindless Honkai Beast.

However, Aponia's [Commandments] can serve as insurance because the [Commandments] Bai Ge had her issue were...

Aponia: "[Please] Never forget that you are a human being."

Fusion Warrior: "We will always be human!" xN

The effect proved to be remarkable; several Fusion Warriors who had been in a state of confusion immediately regained their senses.

In this way, everyone can use the trump card of Artificial Herrscher Form more freely.

Furthermore, since Aponia's abilities are not suitable for direct combat, Bai Ge temporarily assigned her the role of a psychologist, given the wide range of uses for the Commandments.

Because the true essence of precepts lies in influencing, and even catalyzing, the consciousness and body of the recipients while complying with their subconscious desires.

Although the methods were somewhat distorted, it is undeniable that many people who came out of her psychological counseling were much better off.

However, Bai Ge also knew that this method would inevitably cause problems sooner or later, but at least for now he wanted to use everything that was available.

Ultimately, he is currently in the process of trial and error, trying to find the one and only optimal solution. Of course, he has to try all the possible options.

However, what he didn't know was...

One night, Elysia found the truth about herself through this nun who could see through fate.

In Aponia's psychological counseling room.

"Hi~ Aponia, good evening. I didn't expect that you would become the well-known psychologist in the base in such a short time. [Discipline] is really convenient."

"Good evening, Elysia. I'm just completing Bai Ge's mission. Also, why are you dressed like this?"

"Oh dear, I am a public figure after all. If people saw that even the usually optimistic and positive Elysia needed psychological counseling, many would definitely worry."

As Elysia spoke, she took off her hat, mask, and sunglasses one by one, revealing her beautiful smiling face, seemingly unaware that her previous attire was anything suspicious.

Aponia looked at her, both amused and exasperated, and said...

"The most important thing is that I don't want Bai Ge to worry, right?"

"Hmm~ Yes, Bai Bai has so many things to do every day. As his favorite fairy, I can't cause him any more trouble. What I need to do is heal him. That's what a girlfriend's job is."

Elysia rubbed her red little face.

She found herself growing to like Bai Ge more and more; just thinking about his appearance would make the Pink Fairy Lady's cheeks turn as red as apples.

"You can just call me Aili ~ We're best friends, so don't be too formal."

"Alright then, Aili, although I don't know when we became best friends, and chatting with you is very pleasant, I actually already know why you came to see me. Let's get straight to the point."

"Uh, you're really impatient. Okay, okay."

Hearing Aponia say that, Elysia's heart skipped a beat. The Pink Fairy nervously pressed her hand to her chest, her previous positivity and cheerfulness completely gone.

Elysia took a deep breath to prepare herself, or rather, asked with a do-or-die attitude.

"Aponia, please tell me, you who can see my destiny, am I... a Herrscher?"

"Yes, you are a Herrscher."

"... I see."

Hearing Aponia's unwavering answer.

Elysia slumped into her chair.

She gave a helpless, bitter smile. She had initially held onto a sliver of hope, but now it was gone. After all, Aponia, who knew her fate and the future, couldn't be wrong, and she had no reason to deceive herself.

"Sigh, so it is true. Herrscher, how come I happen to be a Herrscher?"

"Aili, you..."

"If Bai Ge knew I was a Herrscher, would he really hate me? I don't want that kind of thing."

Elysia clutched her head, feeling an urge to roll around on the ground. Aponia, standing beside her, looked at her dejected face with a hint of helplessness.

"Aili, you know very well in your heart that this is absolutely impossible. No matter what your true identity is, Bai Ge will never feel the slightest disgust towards you."

"Yeah, that makes sense. After all, Bai Bai loves me the most. Even though I'm a Herrscher, he won't look down on me."

Elysia touched the necklace the boy had given her around her neck, and a gentle, happy expression involuntarily appeared on her face. So what if she was Herrscher? She knew very well how much Bai Ge favored and doted on her.

Even Elysia was very confident.

If you were to compare yourself to the whole world on the scales in the White Youth's heart, then he would definitely weigh more!

Thinking of this, Elysia's smile deepened, tinged with pride and smugness.

But...

(But I can't just leave it at that.)

Elysia gripped the necklace tighter.

As Herrscher, and as a human, Bai Ge.

This is even more polarized than the relationship between the male and female protagonists in Romeo and Juliet. Elysia doesn't want to be a Herrscher; she wants to be human.

She felt that only in that way could she truly be worthy of Bai Ge, but unfortunately, this was a wish that she could not fulfill even if she made a wish to the world.

"Aponia, please tell me, what is the future of me and Bai Ge ... will it have a happy ending?"

Elysia asked anxiously.

She's never been one to spoil the plot. In Pink Fairy Lady's opinion, anticipation, tension, anxiety, and the unknown are all important factors that make a story more exciting.

But this time she really wanted to know the ending first, because it concerned Bai Ge, the boy she loved most, and her first and last love in this life.

If she weren't Herrscher, Elysia believed they would definitely have a happy ending.

But as a Herrscher, Elysia's unease outweighed her expectations, and she couldn't help but feel afraid.

Because she was well aware of Bai Ge's favoritism towards her.

(If my identity Herrscher is exposed, Bai Ge will definitely stand by my side, right? After all, even if it means going against the world, he will still choose to continue loving me.)

(Oh, that's wonderful! Will we end up running all over the world together? There'll definitely be Mobius, Sakura, Mei, and Eden among our pursuers.)

(Hmph~ But it's okay, no matter how many times they chase after us, Bai Bai and I can always defeat them. After all, we are the strongest couple in the world.)

Elysia has already imagined a 52-episode romantic escape drama, and she is confident that it is absolutely possible, after all, Bai Ge loves her more than anything else.

The luckiest thing in the world is when the person you like also likes you.

But while Elysia was happy, she was also worried.

After all, the boy she loved was not only her the Lover, but also a savior!

Bai Ge carries the weighty mission of saving the world and leading humanity to victory against the Honkai. How could he possibly stand against the world for his own sake?