Chapter 248

Suddenly, a voice appeared on the rooftop. Kiana turned around in surprise. The moment she heard the voice, she felt relieved. The hero who would come to save her when she called was indeed there. Shen Gonglin's face turned extremely Mei. Why would he come? Kevin's face also turned ugly. Shen Gonglin was a troublesome guy. If he could still use the power of that bow and arrow from that time... Moreover, if he could, Kevin didn't want to deal with Shen Gonglin. Offending this guy was equivalent to offending a lot of girls.

Last time, that Durandal punched him hard just to get revenge for him, and they even took a picture of it.

Footsteps slowly began, like stepping on stairs. The three people present waited in silence for Shen Gonglin to appear. The sound stopped after a while, then started again, the footsteps growing heavier and heavier, but Shen Gonglin's figure still hadn't appeared. How to put it, the atmosphere was a bit strange, like the background music had been played too early, and she hadn't arrived yet.

Kiana couldn't help but look in the direction of the sound, and finally she saw the figure. Unlike the grand entrance the three had expected, Shen Gonglin was panting as he climbed up the stairs, leaning on the railing. He really was climbing stairs, and he was all soaking wet. What had he been doing?

"Mei... Mei... come help me, I... I can't go on..."

Panting heavily, Shen Gonglin looked utterly disheveled. She had rushed over from the Hyperion without stopping, but due to the chaotic Honkai energy, she couldn't pinpoint her location. Then, she accidentally teleported herself into the sea. After drifting for quite a while, she finally managed to grab onto the safety netting on a tall building and climb up. She then made her way up the stairs to the rooftop. Before she even reached the top, she overheard the conversation of the three people up there. Thankfully...

I'm glad I didn't go to the wrong place.

"Shen Gonglin... how did you get yourself into this state...?"

Mei rushed to Shen Gonglin's side, holding his arm. She looked at him, who was soaking wet, and didn't know what to do. Why did he come? If he came, things would get complicated.

Chapter Fifty-Eight: Battle Between Girls

"I had no choice, my fear of heights kicked in, and I couldn't land accurately in the air, so I fell into the water. I can't swim, so I could only hold onto a plank and drift. I finally managed to climb out... Don't even mention me, Mei, why do you have horns? And Kiana just said you're going to World Serpent. What, isn't Hyperion paying you?"

Her teeth were chattering from the cold. Shen Gonglin reached out and grabbed Mei's small hand, finally feeling a little warmth. What had just happened to her was nothing. The key issue now was Mei's problem. Was it because the treatment at the Hyperion was bad that Mei wanted to switch jobs? Could she take me with her?... Ugh, no, why would she do that?

Shen Gonglin looked at Mei in front of him, and at the same time, he curiously reached out to touch Mei's horn. However, the girl quickly took a step back to prevent Shen Gonglin from touching her. What was she doing? There were other people here. It would definitely feel strange if Shen Gonglin touched her and felt the extension of her Herrscher energy.

"Things are complicated... In short, Shen Gonglin, take Kiana and leave. Don't worry about me."

Turning her head away, Mei dared not meet Shen Gonglin's gaze. When facing Kiana, Mei could suppress her emotions and put on a cool demeanor, but Shen Gonglin was here now, and Mei couldn't do that. Facing him, Mei couldn't put on that attitude. She inexplicably felt that she was in the wrong. No, she couldn't do anything about it.

"What are you saying? How could I possibly abandon you? Hey, it must be because of you again! What kind of magic potion did you give my Mei? I knew you weren't a good person. Tell me the truth right now, or I'll get Durandal to beat you up!"

With her eyes fixed on Kevin, Shen Gonglin's gaze immediately turned hostile. This guy was definitely here because of him; otherwise, how could such an obedient girl like Mei have thought of running away from home? Plus, her Herrscher aura... Although it was very beautiful and had a mature, queenly vibe, it couldn't make up for his mistakes. In Shen Gonglin's eyes, Kevin, the leader of World Serpent, was undoubtedly a cancer on Earth.

"It has nothing to do with me, it's her own decision... Raiden Mei, it seems you still have some things to take care of, I'll buy you enough time."

How did he end up taking the blame again? Looking at Raiden Mei, Kevin sighed speechlessly. It seemed that if Shen Gonglin were here, there were many decisions this girl couldn't make. The only solution now was to distract Shen Gonglin a little. What did he mean by asking Durandal to beat him up? Didn't this guy have any shame? Using women as a backer... Actually, Kevin wanted to ask what kind of bewitching potion he had given those girls!

Kevin lightly stepped on the ground, and a chilling ice tunnel immediately spread out beneath his feet. The jagged ice separated Shen Gonglin and Mei. It seemed that he still had to have a good fight with this guy. Shen Gonglin's eyes also ignited with fighting spirit, and the power of the Herrscher of the Void reappeared. The two left the rooftop one after the other, and now only Mei and Kiana remained.

Whew... Mei breathed a sigh of relief. She felt much better after Shen Gonglin left, and now she could calm down and face Kiana. Whenever she saw him, Mei felt like she couldn't help but throw herself into his arms and go back with him, but that wouldn't do. Now, World Serpent was the only way she knew to save Kiana. Only World Serpent had given Mei a guarantee. Rather than believing in Anti-Entropy to prolong Kiana's life, Mei would rather do her own thing for her.

Should she say something to her? Mei looked at the white-haired girl in front of her. She had already said what she wanted to say countless times in her heart: Kiana, I am so glad to have met you, to have experienced so many stories with you, to have created so many memories. Go do what you want to do and realize your dreams... Let me walk into darkness, so that you can walk into the light.

As she thought these words to herself, Mei's eyes remained sharp. Shen Gonglin might return soon, and once he did, she would surely be unable to make a firm decision. So she decided to make the final decision with Kiana right here.

"Mei, why! You know perfectly well what they've done."

Kiana didn't understand, she really didn't understand. Mei clearly knew how outrageous the World Serpent had been—human modification, Stigmata research, and the way Sky City used the entire city as an experimental target. Mei knew all this, so why did she still join such an organization?

"I don't care."

Kiana was met with these cold words. Mei's halo temporarily disappeared, and the girl released some of the Herrscher of Thunder's abilities to confront Kiana. It was time to fight Kiana. Mei had actually thought about this a long time ago. This girl was so willful, and she had wanted to teach her a lesson for a long time. Now, the opportunity had come.

"Mei... you idiot! I won't let you go!"

There was no point in saying more, so Kiana stopped trying to persuade her with words. The girl rushed over directly. Since words couldn't convince her, she would use her fists to show Mei will. This idiot, let me beat her awake.

Seeing Kiana rushing towards her, Mei let out a soft breath. Instead of using the power of the Herrscher of Thunder, she prepared to fight with physical skills. Just like Kiana, Mei wanted to teach this idiot a lesson. Only a fight where every punch landed could vent her emotions. You can do this, but I can't.

The feeling you have now is exactly the feeling I had before!

Electricity crackled on her arm as Mei grabbed Kiana by the neck first. The girl's eyes were filled with coldness. Mei was in better shape than ever before, while Kiana was exhausted. Although the Conquest Gem had returned to her body, which had greatly relieved Kiana's pain, the lack of rest made her no match for Kiana. For Kiana now, any battle would only be a drain on her body.

However... this can be considered revenge for the time she choked me during the War of Schicksal.

Without any mercy, Kiana was thrown to the side, and the girl's small body crashed heavily onto the wire mesh at the edge of the rooftop. Only such a merciless attack could make her give up.

Chapter 59 Domestic Violence

"I... I won't let you leave!"

Kiana let out a muffled groan as she was thrown onto the barbed wire. The girl swayed as she stood up. Why? Why did things turn out this way? Looking at Mei over there, Kiana felt an immense pang of heartache. Some things you can only understand the pain of by experiencing them yourself. Was Mei feeling the same way back then? Now she was experiencing it firsthand. However, even so, it was not a reason for her to obediently let Mei leave.

"Based on your dying state?"

Looking at the horizon, the night was about to end and the downpour would gradually subside. Mei didn't care about the battle. She was at her peak, while Kiana's body was already riddled with wounds. Although Mei didn't want to fight her, just as Kiana understood her, she also understood Kiana. If she didn't completely subdue Kiana and render her unable to move a single finger, this girl would still insist on getting back up. Therefore, this fight was inevitable.

Fortunately Kevin lured Shen Gonglin away. If he were still here, Mei really wouldn't know what to do. Could she bear to hurt Shen Gonglin? Or, if he really stopped her, could she possibly fight back? Mei had no idea about any of this.

"With my fists!"

Gritting her teeth, she charged forward again, her pale fists whistling through the air. Only a punch to Mei's face could bring this irrational girl back to her senses. Why was she working so hard? Partly because it was her responsibility, and partly because she wanted Mei, and all of them, to live carefree lives in the bright sunshine. But Mei was acting like this; she had definitely lost her mind. She had to wake her up!

As always, seeing Kiana rushing over, Mei suddenly thought of their daily life in St. Freya. They used to team up and learn from each other like this during practical training courses. Those ordinary days seem incredibly precious now, and she knows she'll never have the chance to relive them again.

Despite her deep sorrow, Mei's movements remained swift and fierce. She dodged Kiana's fist, and as the girl was unable to retract her attack, she lightly swept her foot, striking Kiana's calf and causing her to lose her balance. Kiana groaned and fell to the ground, while the girl seized the opportunity to prop herself up on the ground and launch a second attack on Mei. Everyone had undergone Valkyrie training, and this contest of physical skills had only just begun!

Mei raised her arm to block Kiana's leg and took two steps back. Kiana used her hands to support herself on the floor and spun up to launch a series of attacks. However, Mei dodged the attacks with the smallest steps. After mastering the power of the Herrscher of Thunder, Mei can do many things now.

With a straight punch, Mei struck Kiana squarely in the abdomen, causing the girl to stagger back a few steps. Kiana then attacked again. Her fighting and grappling techniques were useless; Mei could easily break through her attacks. This wouldn't work; she couldn't keep Mei like this!

Kiana was sent flying backward by Mei's kick to the chin. A slightly salty taste spread through her body. The blow caused blood to seep from the corner of Kiana's mouth. Why could she taste blood? Shen Gonglin's blood should have been diluted in her body, but this taste... Never mind, this isn't something to worry about right now. If ordinary physical techniques can't solve the problem at hand, then she'll use the Valkyrie method!

Kiana activated her Valkyrie Armor using Honkai energy. Although it usually looked like a tight-fitting suit, Kiana was undoubtedly wearing Valkyrie combat armor. The small Honkai Furnace on her back started to operate, and a golden cat paw appeared in the air as Kiana attacked. However, seeing Kiana launch such an attack, Mei frowned deeply. This girl... still hasn't had enough of being beaten?

Bending back to dodge the golden cat claws, Mei raised her foot and kicked Kiana hard in the back. Did she even know her own physical condition? How dare she use Honkai energy? Did she have no desire to live? Kiana was kicked onto the barbed wire again, but without pausing, she lunged at Mei again. She grabbed Mei's shoulders tightly, trying to control her, but Mei simply twisted her shoulder and broke free. At the same time, the cold-blooded girl expressionlessly raised her leg and kicked Kiana hard again. But this time, Kiana was waiting for this!

Even if it means breaking your legs, I'm going to take you back!

Kiana caught Mei's kicking leg and suddenly raised her elbow. She was already prepared for this. One of her eyes was already glowing with golden light. Honkai energy gathered in her elbow. "Sorry, Mei, this might hurt a little, but it's the only way."

This guy is using the power of Herrscher again!

An impatient look appeared on her face, beneath which Mei couldn't hide her sadness. She needed to end this battle as soon as possible. Mei twisted her waist, and her other foot, which was on the ground, spun and kicked Kiana in the head, interrupting her attack. The electric strike made Kiana's head spin a little, but Mei's attacks followed one after another. Please, Kiana, just pass out as soon as possible, okay? I... I don't want to fight you anymore.

Several more attacks to the head sent Kiana flying backward, crashing into a deck chair on the rooftop. Her head was spinning, but Kiana tried her best to stay awake. She was, absolutely, absolutely not going to give up!

Kiana grabbed the bench and yanked it off, throwing it at Mei. The black-haired girl swung her hand, sending sparks flying and slicing the bench in two. Kiana, who had been obstructing the view, was now hidden behind the bench. Mei swung her hand blade, knocking Kiana back repeatedly, and then delivered a final blow that struck Kiana hard in the abdomen. "Can't you just go and faint already? Please, Kiana, just faint already!"

Do not use any more power.

Despite thinking these words, Mei showed no mercy in her attack. Now she only hoped to knock Kiana unconscious as soon as possible and leave. She didn't know how long Kevin could hold off Shen Gonglin. If he came back too, she really wouldn't be able to make up her mind. Please, Kiana, just sleep peacefully.

However, things never go according to Mei's wishes. A snap of fingers rang out from the dust, and at the same time, a series of spatial rifts surrounded Mei. It happened again and again!

Chapter Sixty: She struck first.

In an instant, the Spear of the Void pierced through space, firmly controlling Mei. Dozens of spears were embedded in the ground, immobilizing Mei's figure. As the dust gradually dissipated, Kiana emerged from the dust, clutching her forehead. The girl's neatly tied braids had come undone, and the Herrscher of the Void appeared before Mei. Bound by the Spear of the Void, Mei could only struggle to raise her neck, but Kiana before her left her speechless. This girl, again!

The sharp, Mei Spear of the Void's throat halted her movements. Kiana, now using the Herrscher of the Void's power, appeared, stepping on the void. Only by using this power could she suppress Mei in her current state.

"Mei... stop..."

Using the power of the Herrscher of the Void had placed a tremendous burden on Kiana. She covered her forehead and whispered these words: "It's not too late to go back now. I can handle this on my own." The girl looked up and smiled at Mei, but she didn't understand that this smile was incredibly cruel and ugly to Mei.

"Kiana... you've always been like this. Always... even though you're covered in wounds, you still force yourself to smile. You saved me, you saved everyone, but you had to bear all the pain alone, and even give your own life!"

Raindrops fell on her face, indistinguishable from tears. Mei could no longer suppress her emotions and spoke the words she had kept hidden in her heart. This girl, as always, acted recklessly. She clearly didn't want her to use such power, but she...

"Mei... don't say anymore, this is... my responsibility."

Kiana reached out and controlled the Spear of the Void to gradually tighten. Only in this way could she control Mei's actions, restrain her, and wait for Shen Gonglin to return. This was what Kiana had to do now. Enduring the impact of Honkai energy in her head, Kiana was in immense pain. However, she did not know that seeing her like this, Mei was actually in even more pain and suffering than she was.

"I understand grand principles like saving the world, but how can I endure all this? All I know is that in my heart... you are more important than this world!"

Suppressed emotions erupted instantly. Ignoring the Spear of the Void binding her throat, the girl grabbed the spear tip and struggled forward. The sharp spear slashed across Mei's neck, and lightning gathered within her body before raging outwards. The Spear of the Void shattered amidst the lightning. With her own power, Mei destroyed all the Spear of the Void that bound her. The girl adopted a serious fighting stance. This was no longer a game. Since Kiana had already used the power of Herrscher, she could only use the same... no, even stronger power to crush her!

Having grasped Mei's will, Kiana saw the lightning suddenly approaching in her line of sight and quickly flew into the sky. However, the lightning bolt relentlessly pursued her. Countless spatial rifts opened up in the sky, but they could not catch up with the purple lightning. Kiana could follow Mei's movements with her eyes, but she could not launch an effective attack. The purple beam of light chased after the lightning in the air, but Mei was still getting closer. It was no use; she couldn't catch up at all!

Transforming back into her Herrscher form, red horns grew and spread across Mei's forehead. The girl displayed her Herrscher of Thunder form in the air, suddenly charging past Kiana. Before Kiana could react, in the gradually dispersing clouds, Mei placed her hands on her waist, and two enormous red claws appeared beside her. Honkai energy gathered at Mei's waist into the shape of a katana, as did the gauntlets. A purple halo condensed behind Mei. This attack was the final one.

Suddenly drawing her sword from her waist, Kiana unleashed a swift Iaijutsu. A crimson sword light streaked through the air like a crescent moon, gradually filling Kiana's vision. The girl's consciousness vanished instantly. Mei ...

Only the girl remained in her sight. Without Kiana's support, the Herrscher of the Void's energy returned to dormancy, and Kiana reverted to her previous form. Unable to sustain her consciousness any longer, Kiana fell into a deep sleep and plummeted from the sky. This scene reminded Mei of the past. Long ago, Kiana had grasped her hand, and from that moment on, her destiny had been changed by Kiana. From that time on, she knew that Kiana was the most important person in her heart... and now she was the second most important.

He reached out to grab Kiana, but just then, a circle of light suddenly appeared behind Kiana. The girl fell into the circle and disappeared. What happened? She had already lost consciousness, so why could she still use the power of the Herrscher of the Void...? No, that's not right. If it wasn't Kiana, then it could only be... it was him.

Seeing the figure on the rooftop below, with the unconscious Kiana in Shen Gonglin's arms, Mei instinctively wanted to run away the moment she saw Shen Gonglin. However, when their eyes met, she couldn't look away. Shen Gonglin Mei tilted her head back and waved to her from above. Mei hesitated for a long time, but in the end, the girl slowly descended...

Kevin, that useless guy, couldn't he have stalled Shen Gonglin a little longer? Even just one minute would have been fine. If it were just one minute, I wouldn't have to see him.

The Herrscher of Thunder had just ravaged the sky, now looked like a little girl who had done something wrong. She put her hands behind her back, and even her stilts, the signature of the Oni Samurai, were gone. Mei turned her head to the side, not daring to look at Shen Gonglin. She could be prepared in front of Kiana, but facing Shen Gonglin... really, she had never thought she would feel this way when facing Shen Gonglin.

"That was a really brutal beating... I almost couldn't bring myself to hit her that hard. Mei, you're something else. This beating must have had a bit of a personal grudge involved."

Looking at Kiana, who was unconscious in his arms, covered in marks of battle, he had just arrived when he saw Mei beating Kiana. Could girls fight like this? Shen Gonglin had witnessed it firsthand this time. She showed no mercy.

"It was... it was her who started it, I didn't... I had no choice..."

Mei Shen Gonglin, her hands behind her back, just like an innocent high school girl preparing to confess her love. She defended herself, saying that it had nothing to do with her and that Kiana had attacked first.

Chapter Sixty-One: Sending You to Work

Mei muttered as she tried to deflect blame. Mei felt incredibly embarrassed that Shen Gonglin had seen her beating Kiana. She realized how unladylike she had been, how awful she had been. But there was nothing she could do. As long as she didn't knock Kiana unconscious, the girl wouldn't let her go, even if she crawled and tried to bite her. Only by leaving and joining World Serpent could she control Kiana's condition. It was an unsolvable problem.

"I saw you fighting just now... Mei, are you really going to do this? World Serpent is full of weird people. Putting everything else aside, the food alone is a big problem."

She placed Kiana on the ground and looked at the girl sleeping peacefully. She figured that she could only relax if the girl fell unconscious. Shen Gonglin tidied Kiana's hair and tried to dissuade Mei from staying. She and Kiana had finally managed to return to the Hyperion, and now this girl wanted to join World Serpent. It was like a joke.

Food... Is this the time to worry about food? Rin felt like a Shen Gonglin father trying to stop his young mistress from working in an electronics factory. That was exactly what she was thinking. Mei, however, stood silently in place. She couldn't bring herself to refuse Shen Gonglin, but Mei's attitude spoke volumes. Even if she were taken back now, Mei would probably find a chance to run away. It was better to let Mei do what she truly wanted.

"... Alright, I'll fully support you in whatever you think you should do... But you have to take good care of yourself, don't starve yourself... Speaking of which, judging from Raven's figure, maybe World Serpent is eating quite well?"

She hadn't been able to stop Kiana's stubborn wandering back then, and seeing Mei like this now, Shen Gonglin was even less likely to try to stop her. These girls were all very principled; she could influence some of their choices, but she couldn't interfere with their core values. Heaven knows what the leader of the World Serpent said to Mei. How did such a well-behaved girl turn into this rebellious girl who fights and runs away from home?

It's clearly not a legitimate organization; it's bound to fail sooner or later.

"Shen Gonglin... thank you."

He looked up at Shen Gonglin with great gratitude. It was all the better that he hadn't forcefully stopped him. This was his own choice, a decision he made so that they could live better lives. He had always lived under the protection of others, but today, it was finally time for him to protect others.

"In that case, hurry up and leave, otherwise this girl will definitely not let you leave after she wakes up. Remember, no matter where you go, you are still St. Freya and Hyperion's people. If I really want you to come back, I can bring you back anytime."

Rin patted Mei on the shoulder, then turned her head away from Shen Gonglin Mei. Mei immediately made a decision. A storm arose, and a giant red dragon flew in from the sky. Mei lightly stepped onto the ground and jumped onto the dragon's back. After taking a deep look at Kiana and Shen Gonglin, the girl decisively controlled the dragon and flew away from the scene. Goodbye... Of course, this goodbye is for a future reunion.

"World Serpent... What a troublesome place. By the way, Mei, you left, but why did you take my mount with you? Did Belenaus have a red state before...? It felt slightly different."

After Mei left, Shen Gonglin took out her other hand, which had been hidden behind her back. Her fingers still seemed to be radiating coldness. She had been fighting Kevin while Kiana and Mei were fighting. As expected of an old monster who had lived for so long, she really had no way to contend with him if she didn't use her true skills. This was also the reason why she didn't stop Mei. She needed to adjust herself a bit before she could regain her fighting strength.

Shen Gonglin plopped down on the ground, breathing heavily. He had actually been gritting his teeth and persevering the whole time, but thankfully, the chill Kevin had left in his body was slowly being melted away by the moisture within him. Shen Gonglin's constitution was undergoing a subtle change. He had possessed this healing ability before, but it was practically useless. But now...

The Water Goddess's constitution is actually quite useful.

Kevin probably isn't feeling too good either. That electric shock meal should have been enough to give him a hard time. He has the Water Goddess's constitution to recover, and he's a gene warrior fused with Honkai Beast. Unless he uses some underhanded tactics, this is already the best possible outcome.

Adjusting his physical condition, Shen Gonglin looked up at the sky. The dark clouds dispersed, revealing a bright sky. The crisis in Changkong City had been resolved, and the Hyperion in the sky came into his sight. Shen Gonglin stood up and waved vigorously at the warship in the sky. He looked down at Kiana was still sleeping.

Finally, we're home.

My body... it hurts so much... Huh? Why does it hurt? I haven't felt pain for a long time, and this salty taste in my mouth... it's the taste of blood. My sense of taste... wasn't it all gone a long time ago? Why is it like this now?

In the darkness, Kiana slowly regained consciousness. As she did, she felt pain all over her body: her head ached, her back hurt, her legs hurt, and her stomach... These were all the places Mei in earlier. That girl hadn't held back at all, giving Kiana that beating... Wait, no, Mei, right, where 'Mei?!

Thinking of that girl, Kiana suddenly opened her eyes. The white light of the infirmary stung Kiana eyes, and she quickly sat up. The pain on the back of her hand made her grit her teeth slightly. At this moment, Kiana had an IV drip in her hand. Her mind was... the Hyperion infirmary?

"Kiana, you're awake... Doctor, Kiana is awake."

A familiar voice rang out beside the bed. Kiana turned her head and saw the small figure lying next to her bed. Bronya looked the same as always, as if she hadn't changed at all during Kiana's absence. But Kiana knew that a lot had happened to them during that time, and everyone was different now.

Chapter Sixty-Two: The World Serpent's Welcoming Ceremony

Before Kiana and Bronya could say anything, a group of people rushed into the infirmary. The first one to enter was a small white figure, Theresa, who dashed up to Kiana like a pig. Looking at the face in front of her that was so similar to her own, Kiana lowered her head in embarrassment. She had imagined many scenarios of their reunion, but when she actually met Theresa, she found that she couldn't say a single word.

"I'm sorry, Headmistress, I'm back..."

Before she could finish speaking, the small figure rushed over. Theresa hugged Kiana and let her head rest on her shoulder. It was actually quite difficult for the relatively petite Theresa to do this, but all she wanted to do was hold Kiana. The child had been away for so long, and now she was finally back. All Theresa wanted to do was hug her tightly.

"It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back... Kiana, you mustn't be so willful anymore. Being together is the best thing."

Theresa patted Kiana's back. Despite her petite figure, Theresa radiated maternal warmth. This child must have suffered a lot outside, and now that she was finally back, Theresa just wanted to hold her tight. Although she wasn't the real Kiana, Theresa had always treated her like her own niece. Now that Kiana was finally back, all she wanted to do was hold her like this.

"...Yes, I'm back... No, that's not right, there's something else, Mei, there's Mei, Mei went to World Serpent, and she...became the Herrscher of Thunder again!"

Before Kiana could even savor the warmth of Theresa's embrace, she immediately remembered what had happened earlier. She anxiously explained to Theresa and the others what had transpired. This was not the time to enjoy the reunion. Her unconsciousness proved that she had lost the battle with Mei, and since Mei wasn't here, the only possibility was that she had gone to World Serpent. No, she had to bring her back quickly.

"Shen Gonglin has already told us the specifics... Unfortunately, we don't know Mei's location right now, but we do know that Raiden Mei's re -Herrscherization is closely related to you. I conducted a physical examination on you while you were unconscious, and your condition is much better than before. Moreover, the Conquest Gem in your body has now disappeared."