Dr. Mei: I'll Take the Villainy to My Grave (Continued)

Seele stared blankly at the voting results on the tablet that May was showing her. When she saw that it was a vote to decide whether or not to execute her, the girl trembled with fear.

But the next second, upon seeing the name of the only White Youth who had voted against it on the tablet, an overwhelming sense of emotion and joy welled up in her heart.

Even though she had done something to disappoint him, even though she hadn't been able to control her impulses, Bai Ge was still willing to stand by her side, and tears welled up in Seele's eyes.

(Oh well, so be it. In my next life, I must meet Bai Ge sooner so that I won't encounter any terrible things.)

However, just as Seele was thinking this...

"In light of this vote, your sentence Moth Chasing Fire, is—a three-month ban from the city."

"Wh-what?"

Seele's eyes widened in surprise. She had already mentally prepared herself for death, but this turn of events was so sudden that she couldn't react for a moment.

"Who do you think is on your side?"

Mei pushed up her glasses expressionlessly.

"Even if everyone in the world votes in favor, as long as Bai Ge votes against, no one can kill you. So congratulations, Herrscher of Death, you have obtained the most useful get-out-of-jail-free card in the world."

"..."

Seele stared blankly at the three of them, unsure of what to say.

"However, I must tell you that although it may seem that Bai Ge only cast a dissenting vote, this vote came at a price. Now, some people in the Moth Chasing Fire are questioning Bai Ge, and his reputation has been damaged because of you."

"What did you say!"

Seele instinctively grabbed hard, tearing the doll in her hand in two, scattering white cotton all over the ground.

She looked at her hands in horror, and couldn't help but blame herself for failing to control her strength again.

"Not only that, he also cleaned up the mess you made. Bai Ge gave the person you hurt when you lost control a generous sum of money and an apology."

Mei nearly ground her teeth to powder as she said this.

Mobius and Sakura beside her also darkened their faces. One had a fierce glint in his snake-like eyes, while the other had already placed his hand on the hilt of his sword, both looking like they wanted to kill someone.

I don't care about compensation or apologies!

But the victim's demands didn't stop there. Because the other party recognized Bai Ge's identity, they also asked for a kiss, which was the real reason that angered the three people.

Especially Mei, she hasn't even been kissed yet! And she was beaten to it by an NPC who doesn't even have a name!

(Victim: Wow~ This is a huge profit! I'm making a killing!)

"How could this be? Why?! I was the one who did wrong! Why should Bai Ge apologize for me?!"

Seele cried out in disbelief, her hands clenched into fists, her nails digging into her flesh and piercing her palms.

"Yes, why should he take responsibility for you? Herrscher of Herrscher of Death, you've killed so many people, I still can't understand what makes you worthy of his kindness. To be honest, you don't deserve it at all."

"I, I..."

This merciless assessment left Seele speechless, and then Mobius spoke up coldly as well.

"Herrscher of Death, your original fate should have been to fall into my hands as a corpse, and then be cut into hundreds or thousands of pieces for my research. There's no need to be angry, because you are a Herrscher, so you deserve it. But you are still alive and well now, and I think you should know very well why."

Mobius poked Seele's heart with his finger.

Although these are cold and heartless words.

But what they said was indeed the truth that should have happened.

Seele is not an innocent Herrscher. Even though her birth was a choice of the Honkai, a tragedy predetermined by fate, the result was that many people died because of her birth.

Although she was not inherently evil, she was born with sins, after all, the birth of the Herrscher of Death, Seele, was undoubtedly a disaster for humanity.

Himiko was incredibly lucky compared to her.

Although both were chosen by the Honkai to become Herrscher, her appearance time was marked in detail by Old Mi, so Bai Ge could prepare in advance and save everyone.

He did not allow Himiko to bear even a single life.

Seele's fate should have been no different from that of her Herrscher. After being defeated by Bai Ge, she became the subject of Mobius's experiments and material Honkai human research on Honkai.

But her fate was changed by the boy.

She was clearly not qualified, but she survived.

They are even living well and are very happy.

"I can imagine that no matter how many mistakes you make in the future, Bai Ge will definitely help you. Even if it means damaging his reputation and causing his prestige to plummet, he will never give up on you. After all, that's the kind of person he is."

Once you enter the heart of that White Youth and occupy a place in his heart, you will receive his full protection, even if you are Herrscher who is at odds with the world.

Mei once joked that if our world were a game, then as long as you max out Bai Ge's favorability, it would be like getting an invincible cheat code and hooking up with a super powerful player.

"But how could you betray the Herrscher of Death's trust!"

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I didn't want this to happen, Bai Ge, I'm so sorry, it's all because of me..."

Seele held her head in her hands, feeling incredibly guilty. She suddenly had the thought that it would have been better if she had been condemned back then.

The thought of becoming a stain on Bai Ge's reputation gave her an urge to kill herself.

"There must be no next time, Herrscher of Death. Otherwise, even if Bai Ge hates me because of this, even if he takes back this sword, I will never let you live in this world again."

Sakura held her ice blade to Seele's neck; this was not a bluff, but a serious warning.

Although she wasn't as extreme as Seele, Sakura was also someone from darkness, and was also someone who was saved by the White Youth.

Ever since the day Bai Ge rescued Sakura and her sister Rin from the control of the higher-ups of the Moth Chasing Fire, she had vowed in her heart to fight for this White Youth from now on.

Even if it's something Bai Ge doesn't care about, Sakura is determined to protect it. Therefore, if Seele really damages Bai Ge's reputation, then this fox-eared girl will definitely draw her sword.

"... That's wonderful."

Seele felt no fear or trepidation; instead, she felt incredibly safe and secure as she felt the coldness against her neck.

At this moment, she had already made up her mind.

Whether she is Herrscher or a human, it doesn't matter anymore. Even if it's a curse inscribed by Gods, she will no longer do anything to disappoint Bai Ge.

At this moment Seele decided to completely abandon her identity as Herrscher of the Honkai side. However, because the urge to kill was still imprinted in her soul, she could not become Herrscher of humanity.

"In that case, I'll become Bai Ge's Herrscher! I don't want to care about Honkai or humans anymore. From now on, I'll only use my power for him."

Seele said with a firm gaze.

She was an unfortunate girl who had a hard life before meeting Bai Ge. Seele didn't like the world that brought her pain, but she had come to understand.

Even if you take revenge on the world, you will gain nothing.

If it's for the only boy who treats me kindly...

Seele is willing to make peace with the world.

"Well said, but I think you know that your murderous impulses need to be addressed."

"... Aponia, I remember Bai Ge telling me before that this woman's words can restrict other people's actions."

"It's useless. Although Aponia's [Commandments] can change a person's will and actions, they cannot erase the mission/ Honkai of destroying humanity that Honkai has bestowed upon you."

Mei shook her head in denial, saying that Aponia's "commandments" were ultimately just human words, while the Honkai's killing orders could be considered "commandments" issued by God.

That was a curse that no human could reverse.

If we were to compare the binding force of the two, the curse of Honkai is like an incredibly strong chain, while Aponia's [Commandments] are merely a fragile strand of hair in comparison.

But...

"If one sentence isn't enough, then give me a few more. As long as it's not a direct order to defy the Honkai, but rather some other form of restraint..."

As long as the concept is used to issue "precepts".

That doesn't change the urge to kill.

But it might be able to stop physical movement!

Seele has made up his mind; he doesn't care if he's given dozens or hundreds of these so-called "commandments"!

Ultimately, as Herrscher, how could she not pay a huge price to be with Bai Ge, who was human?

"...Okay, I'll have Aponia implant the [Commandment] in you later, but perhaps you need this more." May said, tossing a strangely designed outfit to Seele.

"This is... clothes with locks and chains?" Seele frowned.

"The Restraint Outfit designed by Vill-V will bind you tightly with chains when you do something that harms humans. It's enough to deal with someone like you who has no core."

"This is actually quite well done."

Seele put the clothes on without hesitation.

Her expression then became somewhat subtle.

The Restraint Outfit she saw in movies were all devoid of aesthetic appeal; they were basically just the kind where your limbs were bound together with belts.

But this dress is quite beautiful; it's actually a black Rita- style princess dress, except that several gray chains are wrapped around it. Seele has a chain around her neck that extends all the way to her waist. (See picture)

"Tsk! It's all because of Vill-V and Eden's meddling..."①

"Exactly, why make such a nice-looking Restraint Outfit for a Herrscher? What a waste. (Good job, Zhao Zhao!)" (Leek)

"Mei, Mobius, stop talking. You both know in your hearts that Bai Ge definitely asked those two to design it this way." Sakura looked helplessly at the two jealous, mad scientists.

"Hmph!" x2⑵