Chapter 165

"Great! Shen Gonglin, I'll be right back."

"What do you mean, 'go and come back'? Do you think I'd let you steal the spotlight all by yourself? Of course I have to step up! As the ace of the Far East Branch, this young master will not hesitate to do it!"

"Haha, then let's go together... Wait a minute, if you're the ace, what am I?"

"You're the top star."

"Reporting to Lady Theresa, Honkai energy reaction detected. Staff have been evacuated inside the Hyperion. Please relay the next instructions."

In the command center, Theresa, Mei, and the others stared at the screen with serious expressions. On the screen, the Herrscher's familiar was destroying the Hyperion's surface defenses. The Herrscher hadn't given them much time; the appearance of this dragon-shaped familiar proved the Herrscher's imminent arrival. Their combat strength hadn't recovered, and Anti-Entropy's mechs were already less than a tenth of their original strength from the previous losses. Shen Gonglin had only just woken up. Their current effective combat power was truly insufficient... However, the Far East Branch wouldn't give up because of this level of difficulty!

"All staff are to take refuge. Engaging with Herrscher is strictly prohibited. Combat troops have already en route. Rest assured, victory is assured!"

A fiery red figure appeared on the screen. Upon seeing her, Theresa felt full of confidence. Theresa always placed the utmost trust in her comrades, especially since she had Shen Gonglin by her side. If it weren't for the fact that her body hadn't fully recovered yet, Theresa really wanted to fight alongside them. But now, she could only rely on them.

"Teacher Himeko... and Shen Gonglin, everything depends on you two."

Mei and Bronya were also praying silently. There was nothing they could do to help now. The only thing they could do was trust Himeko and Shen Gonglin. It was really too much for him. He had just gone through such an intense battle, and after waking up from his coma, he had to continue. They knew how pampered he was usually, but now he was shouldering such a heavy responsibility. He had always been the one who was most spoiled, and now he was the one who bore the most burden.

In everyone's eyes, Himeko launched the first attack. With the support of the God-Slaying Armor, the Valkyrie unleashed a combat power that made everyone take notice. Himeko, whose internal injuries had been cleared, displayed her unique style. The Godfall Sword in her hand seemed to cleave the sky. Belenaus in the air let out a mournful cry and was knocked down from the Himeko by Himeko. The Honkai Beast's huge body crashed into the deck, causing the Hyperion to shake. However, the people in the command room remained silent and stared intently at the screen. This Honkai Beast was just an appetizer. The most important thing was the Queen of the Void.

"Another tiny insect. Shen Gonglin, it's only been a few hours. Did you miss me?"

A passage opened in the space, and the white-haired Herrscher emerged from it, her hands behind her back. She stood in the air as if walking on flat ground. Her eyes, shimmering with golden halos, lightly swept over Shen Gonglin before settling on Himeko. Although she had been tricked by him, after a short rest, the Herrscher had regained her fighting ability. This time, she would definitely not be tricked by him again. She couldn't give him too much time to rest. So, after regaining her fighting ability, the Herrscher couldn't wait to reappear. Once bitten, twice shy; this time, she would definitely not fall for his tricks.

As for Himeko, she didn't care about her at all; apart from Shen Gonglin, no one else was a problem.

"I miss you, but I miss Kiana even more. You've been out for so long, it's time for her to come out and get some fresh air."

Not wasting a single moment of rest, Shen Gonglin leaned against the wall, looking up at the Herrscher in the sky. Although she had the exact same appearance as Kiana, her aura was completely different. After being bombarded by the Hyperion's main cannon, the Herrscher's Honkai energy was far less than before, and this time there was a possibility of defeating her. If she could bombard her again with the Hyperion, it would be even more perfect.

[The Hyperion's main gun is charging; if we can manage to lower her guard, this distance is feasible.]

Einstein's voice came through the headphones. The doctor was clearly trying to use the same trick again, but our Queen would not fall into the same trap twice. Shen Gonglin was obviously stalling for time. We couldn't delay any longer, or things would change. It was better to just finish what we wanted to do.

[... Do you think she's an idiot? She's already used this trick once, does she think it'll work again?]

Shen Gonglin was speechless. He had already tricked the Herrscher into falling into his trap once. Although the Herrscher was using Kiana's body, even Kiana wouldn't be so easily fooled. Moreover, Shen Gonglin actually felt quite pressured to keep lying to her. He couldn't keep bullying her just because she was stupid, even if she was Herrscher.

[I think it's a good idea. Anyway, the Herrscher will listen to whatever you say. Why don't we give it a try? There's no harm in trying.]

Einstein's voice sounded mocking. Shen Gonglin silently looked up at the Herrscher Shen Gonglin. From his eyes, the Herrscher understood what he was up to. Did he really think she was stupid? This time, she was definitely not going to be fooled by Shen Gonglin into getting laid.

"Blazing Flames, Burn!"

Shen Gonglin and the Herrscher exchanged glances. Himeko, seeing this, began to feel annoyed. What were they exchanging flirtatious glances about? The Valkyrie launched an attack on the Herrscher like a raging fire. After parrying Himeko's attack, the Herrscher showed a surprised expression. This feeling... it was her gem.

"There are my gems in this armor. How interesting. It seems we'll have to find a different place to fight."

Fighting here would obviously be distracting. Who knows when the Hyperion's main cannon will fire? Besides, the Herrscher is still a little worried about being tricked by Shen Gonglin. Let's deal with this annoying bug first. The Queen of the Void twitched her lips slightly. She wouldn't be easily fooled now.

A purple spatial rift opened up, and Himeko and the Herrscher's figures flashed and disappeared. Only Shen Gonglin and Belenaus remained on the original battlefield. What, how do we explain this now?

Chapter 160 Battle in Imaginary Space

Himeko has disappeared on the battlefield! Shen Gonglin, we can no longer detect any signal from Himeko. Do you have any leads?

All life signals disappeared. Theresa's voice was urgent. They all knew the strength of the Herrscher. They originally wanted to gather together and use their numbers and the Hyperion's main cannon advantage to target the Herrscher. But who knew it would turn out like this? No, if Himeko were to fight the Herrscher alone, her chances of winning would be too small. She is in danger now!

[I do have a clue, of course. I sensed it when she opened the spatial rift. But it seems I'll have to fight on her home turf this time. Well then, see you later.]

Having also possessed the abilities of the Herrscher of the Void, Rin Shen Gonglin was very sensitive to the spatial fluctuations. He took a deep breath, and dazzling light began to gather around him. As expected, plans are subject to change, and when the time comes, he still had to take matters into his own hands. Looking at the now quiet Belenaus, Shen Gonglin didn't bother to attack it. He always felt that this guy had no ill intentions towards him. Touching the power within him that symbolized the Herrscher of the Void, Shen Gonglin's appearance changed once again. His golden hair lengthened and turned white, and the attire of the Herrscher of the Void replaced his previous clothes. After obtaining this power, Shen Gonglin could use it at any time.

"He can indeed use the power of the Herrscher of the Void. It's not a one-time, simple use, but rather as if his body has adapted to and can generate the power of the Herrscher on its own. He controls the power of the Herrscher in a human body. Shen Gonglin is indeed very worthy of study."

Everyone in the Hyperion saw Shen Gonglin's current state. Einstein's eyes were filled with the dazzling figure on the screen. Her scientist's instincts fueled her fervor. How exactly did Shen Gonglin learn to use the power of the Herrscher? Think about it, it seems that she inexplicably gained control of this power after kissing the Herrscher. Very good, there is already a direction for research.

"It should be in this direction... Phew, it's a bit difficult, but it's still no challenge for me. Theresa, Mei, and Bronya... and the others, wait for me to come back."

Capturing the residual energy from the Herrscher's earlier opening of the Imaginary Space —this thing acted like a coordinate; only with that coordinate could Shen Gonglin open a passage to the same Imaginary Space. Fortunately, the time since the Imaginary Space was opened wasn't too long, Shen Gonglin had already captured the information of that Imaginary Space. He opened a narrow and unstable passage, clearly insufficient for the Hyperion to enter. This was his limit, and he didn't know if he could return...

But this is a time when we must forge ahead.

Without giving herself time to hesitate, Shen Gonglin casually waved Herrscher hand behind her and entered the unstable imaginary number passage. She had only Shen Gonglin for a short time and couldn't perform those subtle maneuvers. But she didn't have a chance to practice properly either. Himeko was still waiting for her there. How could she let her fight the Herrscher alone?

The Herrscher will show mercy to her, but Shen Gonglin can't guarantee that she'll treat others the same way. Even though Himeko has become very strong, she's still no match for the Herrscher. She's not someone that Himeko can defeat alone. She has to step up for this kind of show-off!

"Shen Gonglin... has also disappeared."

Looking at the screen, Bronya softly uttered these words. As they disappeared, the Dragon-Type Honkai Beast also spread its wings and left the sky. The battlefield that had been in full battle preparation was now left with Hyperion, a lone warship. Shen Gonglin was currently fighting alongside Teacher Himeko against the Herrscher, but it seemed that they were completely helpless.

"The spatial fluctuations have disappeared. I believe Shen Gonglin others are now in the same space... The power of the Herrscher is truly unfair. They can do such a thing so effortlessly. All we can do now is wait... Dr. Tesla, you've arrived?"

Looking at the instrument's reaction, Einstein made this conjecture, and the atmosphere in the command room became somewhat heavy. At this moment, the hatch opened, Tesla walked in aggressively. She had accidentally bumped her head when she and Himeko returned in the landing capsule, which caused her to wake up only now. As soon as she arrived, she heard this news: Shen Gonglin had also run into the Imaginary Space.

He's just like me, acting recklessly.

"Yeah, Chicken Coop Head, this time we all have to rely on me. Don't look like someone in your family has died. That woman is carrying the God-Slaying Spear that I made. Don't worry, she can even fight a Herrscher!"

Tesla stood confidently with her hands on her hips; this was her reliance. It's a bit of a shame she couldn't see her creations come into play.

"Is that all there is to it?"

In the purplish-black space, the Valkyrie of the Herrscher of the Void sat idly in the air, resting her chin on her hand as she looked at the red Valkyrie in front of her. She had spoken with such imposing manner before, but in the end, she was easily defeated by her. Even after all that, she still wanted to get close to her. Unfortunately, these were just some boring and impossible wishes. To achieve this level as a human, even though it was thanks to the gems inside her armor, was still something to be proud of.

"Hoo... Is your attack over?"

Himeko was breathing heavily. Her body was covered in wounds, but no blood flowed from the red wounds. Instead, a high concentration of Honkai energy was emanating from them. Something was wrong with this space. Ever since she was dragged into this space by the Herrscher, Himeko had realized that this space was filled with Honkai energy. As a Valkyrie, her resistance to Honkai was limited. Her body, which had been healed by Shen Gonglin, was now suffering from the effects of this omnipresent Honkai energy. And this Herrscher seemed to have become even stronger in this space.

"That's it? What are you thinking? As long as you're alive, my attacks are endless."

The Herrscher doesn't show the same mercy to others as she does to Shen Gonglin. She's the only exception. Even when facing Mei, she can ruthlessly choke her. And when facing Himeko, who is using her own gem, the Herrscher shows the terrifying power of Herrscher. She is the Honkai.

The Herrscher reached out and manipulated space. In this Imaginary Space, she was even more powerful than outside. All obstacles in her way, die!

Chapter 161 The Awareness of the Stormtroopers

Under the control of the Herrscher, two massive purplish-black rocks sandwiched Himeko, giving Himeko no time to breathe. The Spear of the Void transformed into a streak of lightning, piercing and cutting through the two rocks like a Rubik's Cube. Finally, amidst a huge explosion, the Herrscher revealed a satisfied smile. "That's it, huh? Die!"

"That's about the extent."

The Herrscher turned her back to the explosion and prepared to leave. The true Herrscher never looked back at an explosion. She was confident that Himeko could not survive such an attack. Although she was wearing such armor, she was still a weak human being at heart, let alone in this Imaginary Space filled with Honkai energy. She had no chance of survival.

"Where do you think you're going, you idiot Herrscher!"

However, Himeko's voice appeared again. In addition, the Herrscher of the Void sensed an energy fluctuation that was exactly the same as her own. As soon as the Herrscher turned around, a red blade flew towards her at lightning speed. At the critical moment, the Herrscher opened a spatial rift and narrowly deflected the attack. The woman was not dead. The only possibility was that he had come.

As expected, another white figure appeared in this chaotic space. Shen Gonglin stood with her arms crossed, staring imposingly at the Herrscher of the Void. Beside her was Himeko, who looked somewhat disheveled. Her armor was badly damaged, but her eyes were still sharp. Just before the attack, Shen Gonglin had finally managed to enter the Imaginary Space and used the Herrscher of the Void's abilities to teleport Himeko out. She was never just a comrade-in-arms; Shen Gonglin was there too.

"Are you alright? Leave the rest to me, Himeko. You should get some rest."

Looking down at the Himeko Herrscher her vantage point, Shen Gonglin discreetly glanced at Himeko. She looked truly wretched; her fiery red hair was disheveled, her cheeks were like cracked porcelain, her armor was shattered, and she gave off a terrible aura. However, her vital signs were still quite strong, thanks to the blood injected into her earlier; otherwise, Himeko.

"What nonsense are you talking about? As a teacher, how could I let my student fight alone? Don't worry, I still have plenty of strength left."

Himeko stood up and stopped Shen Gonglin, giving him a perfect smile. She understood Shen Gonglin's condition. If he were as at ease as he was now, she wouldn't mind him helping out. However, from some subtle details Himeko noticed that Shen Gonglin's condition wasn't very good either. His trembling fingers and the fatigue in his eyes proved his current Shen Gonglin.

The coordinates of the Imaginary Space are not so easy to capture. The trauma in Shen Gonglin's brain has not fully recovered. He is still unable to use other abilities, and he cannot even use the Herrscher of the Void's abilities as he pleases. He had already exerted a lot of effort to move himself out of that rock, so this is already good enough. He does not need to do anything else.

"I'll do whatever I say. So what if I'm a teacher? What's there to be proud of? I even dared to challenge my master. Do you think you, a mere teacher, can intimidate me? I've been low on health for long enough. This isn't a discussion, it's an order. If you dare question me, I'll beat you up. Now, I'm handing over command of the battlefield!"

Himeko was still showing off when Shen Gonglin interrupted her without any politeness. He grabbed Himeko's hair and made her turn around to express his strong dissatisfaction. He had been in a state of low health since the attack on Schicksal. After what happened with the Class President, Shen Gonglin had realized that no matter what, he had to do his best and leave no regrets. No one on the Hyperion could be missing. This was a rule set by Shen Gonglin, and no one could violate it, not even Himeko.

"Ah... Actually, I am the commander of the Fifth Squad, Shen Gonglin. Strictly speaking, you should be my subordinate."

Shen Gonglin Himeko. However, she felt it was necessary to maintain her dignity as the captain and teacher. What did he mean by saying that the command was his? This guy wanted to seize power. Could it be that he had his eye on her Hyperion?

"What's it to you? This isn't the first time I've overthrown someone. It's a tradition. You've given me your bank card, so you should listen to me from now on. Listen carefully, I'm in charge now. You just need to charge forward and don't worry about any attacks."

Shen Gonglin rolled his eyes. Did a mere commander's title make him afraid? Even Theresa couldn't command him. When their relationship was better, even Durandal couldn't order him around. Now, Himeko thought she could make him obey her orders just because she was a lowly captain? That was incredibly arrogant. After briefly announcing his battle plan, Shen Gonglin had already decided to resolve the Herrscher issue in this Imaginary Space. He was already thinking about that silly deer; he was going to bring her home.

"...I feel like this order is setting me up, but whatever, I was originally a member of the stormtroopers, and charging is what I'm best at. This order suits my taste."

What does it mean to ignore the attack and just charge forward? Can such recklessness really be called a plan? Himeko was a little doubtful, but in action, she quite liked this headstrong battle plan. Since Shen Gonglin had said so, she would do it. After all, she had given him the bank card. According to Fu Hua's custom, this should be... a husband and wife following each other's lead?

Why did that woman suddenly blush? Did Shen Gonglin say something to make her blush? Damn it, that brat has never said anything to make me blush except to trick me. Now he's teaming up with other women to attack me. How dare he!

The Herrscher was somewhat exasperated, wondering how he would react if she killed this woman right in front of him. The Herrscher of the Void needed to maintain her dignity. Looking at the red Valkyrie charging towards her, the Herrscher was filled with killing intent. She felt disgusted by those eyes that were so determined to go straight ahead. Did they really think they had a chance of winning? Then she would shatter their hopes!

That silly girl, who was like Kiana, will never come back. Standing here now is the Herrscher of the Void!

Seeing the situation on Shen Gonglin's side, and with the Herrscher's emotions fluctuating, the Honkai energy in her body had also increased to its maximum. Shen Gonglin was not in good condition, and the Herrscher was not in perfect condition either. The next step was to see who was stronger.

Chapter 162 Don't Even Think About Escaping

When did I become Valkyrie?

Taking a deep breath, Himeko obeyed Shen Gonglin's command and charged straight towards the Herrscher of the Void in the distance. As she advanced, a strange thought inexplicably arose in Himeko's mind. It felt like it was a long time ago, so long ago that Himeko couldn't remember it clearly anymore. The only familiar thing was that when she first became Valkyrie, she seemed to have charged forward in the same way as she was now.

As a former member of the Stormtroopers, Himeko was already very familiar with this feeling. However, now that the Stormtroopers had been wiped out and had not been reorganized, she felt somewhat unfamiliar with this kind of behavior. Going forward headlong, cutting through thorns and brambles, leaving only me... No, she wasn't alone now.

Does this sound like an insult? Seriously, I've really changed. In the past, I would never have such messy thoughts in my head during battle, but now even in battle, my thoughts occasionally wander off. This is a sign that I have someone I care about. That Shen Gonglin, she really has caused me a lot of trouble.

With the person in her mind in her heart, she wasn't charging headlong into battle. With him watching over her from behind, Himeko was full of confidence. If she still couldn't succeed like this, then Murata Himeko would be a terrible person. Her heart was heavy. Right now, she could do anything!

"Hmph, what a boring trick. Let me crush all your hopes."

Seeing Himeko rushing over, the Herrscher waved her small hand and thrust the Spear of the Void straight towards Himeko. Facing the incoming attack, Himeko didn't even blink. Shen Gonglin had told her to ignore the attack and advance straight ahead, so Himeko wouldn't hesitate. She was willing to gamble all her trust in Himeko, and her burning eyes showed no sign of retreat.

Rin Shen Gonglin responded to Himeko's trust, unleashing a golden halo in front of her to absorb all the Herrscher's attacks. Using the power of the Herrscher of the Void as a shield and Himeko as a spear to pierce through everything, this was Shen Gonglin's plan. Although it was somewhat unethical, this time, Shen Gonglin was prepared to fight two against one.

"Tsk, what a hassle."

The Spear of the Void was transferred by Shen Gonglin, and the Herrscher reconstituted a new weapon. The Spear of the Void was reshaped into a tidal wave of light that continued to attack Himeko. The charging Valkyrie jumped up to dodge the attack, and golden halos appeared at her feet from time to time. With the cooperation of the two, Himeko moved freely in the air. That damned guy, how annoying!

The Herrscher gritted her teeth and glanced in the direction of Shen Gonglin. This guy was using his power to beat her up along with another woman. It was unbelievable. With Shen Gonglin joining in, the Herrscher finally felt the pressure. It wasn't just because of Shen Gonglin's interference; this woman herself gave the Herrscher of the Void a troublesome feeling. This armor was not simple. Although it was on the verge of breaking, she could definitely feel the Herrscher's power from it. Unlike other Divine Key, this armor truly reproduced the Herrscher's power.

However, the side effects are also obvious. Himeko is now showing signs of becoming Suicide Squad warrior, and she is aware of it herself. However, the Valkyrie doesn't take it to heart at all. Isn't there still Shen Gonglin? If there's anything, just go to Shen Gonglin. If it's him, he can solve any problem. Just leave everything to him. Even if she only has one breath left, Himeko trusts him completely and unconditionally!

With this mindset, Himeko felt her body becoming lighter and her mind clearer. As the Herrscher drew closer, the image of a certain white-haired idiot appeared in Himeko's eyes. Everything was for her. Kiana, it's time for you to wake up. You've caused so much trouble for everyone. If you don't apologize properly when you get back, no one will forgive you. Although the post-war statistics haven't been done yet, Himeko knew it would be a painful thing.

However, this is no reason to back down. Her students must face this bravely. The Valkyrie gripped her sword tightly. This distance is just right!

"Kiana, when you wake up, you will find that this world is no longer beautiful, and those ordinary daily lives will be gone forever. But don't give up, never give up... Kiana, lift your head and keep moving forward. Go and turn this imperfect world into the one you desire. You will never be alone because... tsk, although I'm a little jealous, he will always be by your side. Of course, I have to be there too!"

The greatsword was wreathed in flames as Himeko leaped into the air, the flaming sword sweeping away the Herrscher's attack. Himeko shouted out what was on her mind. Although it was a bit embarrassing for a teacher to be jealous of a student, so be it. It was all that idiot's fault. Who told him to mess with Kiana and then not even spare her?... Or was it that she wasn't going to let him off the hook? Oh well, that's not important. Right now, she should focus on rescuing Kiana first. As for the ranking issue, she could deal with it later.

"How arrogant!"

The Herrscher gathered power in her hands, and the high-intensity Honkai energy transformed into a deep blackish-purple. However, this powerful attack was instantly reduced to nothingness by Himeko's flaming greatsword. The armor, which contained the core of the Herrscher of Flames, was named Crimson Knight: Eclipse. It fully unleashed the Herrscher's energy. The Herrscher of the Void of the Void gritted her teeth and looked at the sky surrounded by flames. She couldn't withstand this attack, but there was no need for her to force it.

A spatial portal opened behind her. As the Herrscher of the Void, dodging such an attack was incredibly easy. However, just as she was about to pass through the spatial portal to avoid the attack, the Herrscher suddenly felt a sharp pain in her head. Someone emerged directly from the portal and slammed into her head. Shen Gonglin grimaced, clutching her head. She had been waiting for this move. As Himeko opened her spatial portal, Shen Gonglin also opened hers with the same frequency of fluctuation. Himeko's well-prepared attack couldn't afford to miss.

"Ouch, that hurts... Why did you rush over here? Don't you know it's dangerous here?! Do you want me dead?!"

The spatial portal closed, but that wasn't what the Herrscher was concerned about first. She covered her head and stared wide-eyed at Shen Gonglin beside her. Even she was afraid of the power of that attack. Was he trying to get himself killed? The Herrscher reopened the spatial portal, but Shen Gonglin rushed up and hugged her waist. Who wanted her to die? Shen Gonglin just didn't want her to escape.

Chapter 163 the Last Lesson of the Day

"It doesn't hurt, it doesn't hurt, it's okay. It'll only hurt for a moment. After all, this body isn't just yours alone. It's time to let someone else take over. Just bear with it, it won't hurt much."

Shen Gonglin held onto the Herrscher's slender waist tightly, his arms clasped together to prevent Herrscher of the Void from escaping. At the same time, he used the Herrscher's power to disrupt the surrounding space, preventing Herrscher of the Void from creating a spatial rift to escape. This was their last chance. Himeko was already pushing herself to the limit, and he had to cooperate with her to complete this attack. This was Kiana's body; they couldn't directly harm her. But Himeko seemed to have other plans. Himeko trusted Shen Gonglin, and Shen Gonglin trusted Himeko, so for now, they didn't need to worry about anything else; they just needed to trust her!

"You're lying! This isn't something that can be forgotten with a little pain. It's so big, it must hurt a lot... I'm talking about her sword, Shen Gonglin, let me go!"

The raging flames blotted out the sun and dispersed the dark clouds in the sky. Himeko had finished charging up her power in the air, but the Herrscher was unable to escape. Shen Gonglin was determined not to let the Herrscher escape. This time, his small arms burst forth with boundless power, and even space was disturbed by Shen Gonglin. The Herrscher characteristics on his body were rapidly dissipating, a sign that he was desperately using the Herrscher Authority. For a moment, the Herrscher really had no way to escape. Since escape was impossible, then it was time to fight!

Ignoring Shen Gonglin clinging to her, the Herrscher gritted her teeth and controlled the Spear of the Void to charge into the sky. The Valkyrie's body was also on the verge of collapse. Her power was not originally this strong; everything she had was due to the core of the Herrscher of Flames within the armor, which was why she could unleash such power.

However, this power comes at a price: her gradually collapsing body. Trying to control the power of Herrscher while in human form will inevitably have side effects on anyone other than herself, who is essentially a large accessory to her. Himeko is already showing signs of turning into Suicide Squad. As long as she can hold on, she will still be the one to win!

Unfortunately, the Herrscher once again underestimated the power of the human heart. Although Otto was a terrible person, he was right about one thing: the human heart is the most powerful thing, and emotions are the sharpest sword. With the support of this power, Himeko forged ahead!

The blazing greatsword mercilessly shattered the power emanating from the Spear of the Void, and a crack appeared on the Godfall Sword that matched the armor. However, this did not affect Himeko's subsequent offensive. The black clouds were cut off by the flames, and Himeko charged fiercely at the Herrscher with unstoppable force. This attack would kill her.

The Herrscher finally started to panic. She had been calm and composed since she appeared, but now she was starting to panic. She wanted to run away, but Shen Gonglin was still behind her. After a brief hesitation, she didn't even try to dodge and just stood in front of Shen Gonglin without dodging. They were both madmen. With such an attack, not only would she die, but Shen Gonglin would also die!

Crimson flames filled the field of vision. Under such an attack, the Herrscher was so frightened that she sat frozen on the ground. However, the expected pain did not come for a long time. As her vision slowly returned, what came into the Herrscher's eyes was a tired face. Himeko did not strike in the end. How could she strike? This was Kiana, her student. This was the Last Lesson of the day. All she wanted to do was let her live.

"Kiana, live on. This is your the Last Lesson."

The Godfall Sword was stuck behind the Herrscher, the cracks on its blade growing larger and larger until it finally shattered. The greatsword could no longer support Himeko, and she leaned forward and fell towards the Herrscher. But the Herrscher's eyes had changed. Had she been scared? She had actually sat on the ground like a little girl, frightened. She had only survived because Himeko had shown mercy... This was simply unforgivable!

The power trembled as the Herrscher used his authority to knock Himeko, who was about to fall on him, away. This was a disgrace, an utter disgrace!

"What's wrong with letting her hug you? Tsk tsk, you're really proud and not straightforward. If it were Kiana, she would definitely have reached out and hugged her."