Chapter 387

Well, in Bronya's eyes, Rita looks like a lackey. This maid really knows how to play favorites. When she's alone, Rita is all-knowing and acts like a villain, but as soon as Shen Gonglin arrives, she becomes Shen Gonglin's most loyal maid. Heh, this maid is really despicable.

As the maid was about to open the Domination Theater to send Shen Gonglin and Bronya out, Bronya, who had been silent all along, spoke up, saying that she didn't like this way of leaving.

"Wait a minute, Shen Gonglin, Seele, Rosaria, and Liliya are also at the Domination Theater. Bronya thinks you should go find them first... Bronya and Miss Rita still have some things to settle here. We'll go out together after you find Seele and the others."

Bronya stepped forward and took Shen Gonglin's hand, saying this, while Rita's eyes flickered slightly. Bronya's choice was unexpected. What was she trying to do by doing this?

"Oh, right, there are them too, I almost forgot... You guys wait here, I'll go find them first."

Shen Gonglin nodded, and the spatial tunnel opened again. Shen Gonglin disappeared from Rita and Bronya's sight. After Shen Gonglin left, the atmosphere suddenly became silent. Looking at Bronya, who was silently preparing for battle, Rita's expression became somewhat confused.

"Miss Bronya ... I don't understand."

Rita truly didn't understand. After Shen Gonglin arrived, she gave up her intention to continue fighting Bronya. After all, nothing was more important than this. If she were rejected by Shen Gonglin, it would be putting the cart before the horse. But what did Bronya mean by making this choice? Deliberately sending Shen Gonglin away so she could continue fighting her? Rita was a little confused.

"Although I don't know what you're thinking, Rita, it seems you have no intention of fighting Bronya to the death. Rather than stopping her, you seem more interested in confirming something. Bronya is unwilling to rely on Shen Gonglin's power. Since you want to confirm something, Rita Bronya will not avoid the fight. Don't worry, this is Bronya's choice. Rita, you don't need to worry. Bronya won't let Shen Gonglin gossip about her."

The girl said with great awareness, while Rita was somewhat taken aback. Then the maid's expression also became calm. She didn't expect Bronya to be like this... As expected, the girls surrounding Lady Rin are all excellent. Kiana is like that, and so is Bronya.

"As you wish, Miss Bronya. Rita apologizes for her previous disrespect. Let's continue our battle."

The maid took a deep breath. Since Bronya had said so, she no longer needed to worry about being misunderstood by Shen Gonglin. She did need to confirm Bronya's growth. If she hadn't grown to the point where she felt she could continue, then she would have to rest in the Domination Theater for a while. Of course, if she surpassed her understanding, then Bronya would certainly have the right to continue.

"Rita Roseweisse, please guide me."

Chapter 161 The Will of the Herrscher of Reason

The probing was over, Bronya, who had decided to continue the fight, had already prepared her own strategy. Conventional tactics were unlikely to work, and to defeat Rita, she had to resort to unconventional methods. Taking advantage of the maid's momentary distraction, the girl stretched out her palm and gathered her power.

"Star of Eden!"

A red sphere appeared in Bronya's hand. This was a creation of the Herrscher of Reason. Although it couldn't compare to the power of a genuine Divine Key, it was enough as a surprise weapon.

The surging gravity affects the entire space. As Divine Key manipulates gravity, it has this function. Each Divine Key has a power beyond human comprehension, and this Divine Key... as Divine Key with special significance in Anti-Entropy, it controls gravity and creates black holes. That is its power!

However, just as the Divine Key was taking effect and Rita was locked in a stalemate, a shattering sound suddenly rang out. Bronya's Star of Eden shattered with a crash, and the surrounding gravity returned to normal. The maid, who had been bent over by the gravity, stood up again. Rita gently wiped the sweat from her forehead. What an unexpected surprise!

However, it's a pity that the effect of the simulated Divine Key is still insufficient. If it were a real Divine Key, it might really put some pressure on her. But has Miss Bronya grown to this level? She can already construct Divine Key with the power of the Herrscher of Reason. I wonder if Lady Rin can do the same.

"Phew, that was a close call. Let's stop here, Miss Bronya. It's a pity your plan failed. If it weren't for the slight problem with the strength of the pseudo -Divine Key, this would have been a very commendable tactic. Or rather... was it because you didn't want to hurt Rita or cause any casualties that you deliberately suppressed your firepower?"

Looking at Bronya, who was panting heavily across from her, the maid straightened her clothes, which were somewhat disheveled due to the gravity, and smiled with satisfaction. This girl has developed to this point already. It seems that everyone has grown up.

"However, Miss Bronya should not underestimate herself. To master the power of the Herrscher of Reason to this extent in just a few months, Miss Bronya truly deserves the title of genius. To become Herrscher by borrowing the core of others and to constantly practice her abilities while bearing the risk of backlash... Rita can assert that most people could not endure such a painful process."

Rita didn't hold back her praise. Unlike the cores in Shen Gonglin's body that wanted to be his dogs, Bronya's core originally belonged to Welt. So she still had to worry about backlash when using her abilities. It seems that Mr. Welt did indeed have a very good successor. Although this burden seems a little heavy for Miss Bronya.

"Phew... No, that's not true!"

Bronya stubbornly straightened up. Rita's condescending, triumphant pronouncements were making the girl very unhappy. Did Rita think this was her ultimate strategy? Not wanting to lose face, but determined to prove herself, Bronya had to win today to get rid of that idiot Shen Gonglin's claim that she was an unbeatable legend!

"Miss Bronya, you still have a lot of room to grow. There's no need to push yourself so hard today..."

Rita wanted to persuade her further, but in her opinion, Bronya was just putting on a brave face. However, this emotionless little girl wouldn't listen so easily. It seemed that she had to be prepared.

"No, Bronya ... has always been hesitant. Although she did accept the core of the Herrscher of Reason, Bronya has always been confused about Anti-Entropy, about the world, and about the inheritance of the Herrscher of Reason. Mr. Welt, whose name is the world, the leader and successor of Anti-Entropy, the guardian of humanity... carries a burden far beyond Bronya's imagination."

With her hands placed in front of her chest, Bronya could feel the weight of the core. Unlike Shen Gonglin's pure core, Bronya's Herrscher of Reason Core represented the inheritance of a certain will. Bronya saw countless memories within the Herrscher Core, each one enough to completely crush an ordinary person, yet Mr. Welt could bear them all. This was something Bronya could not do.

The more Bronya trained with him and learned about his life, the less certain she became of whether she truly deserved to be his successor. Even if Bronya mastered more of the Herrscher of Reason's power... the burden Mr. Welt carried remained unchanged. He carried the world on his shoulders, trudging forward, never letting go, never retreating, no matter what difficulties lay ahead...

Bronya believes she is not prepared to shoulder the entire world, so she merely inherited the name of the Herrscher of Reason and gave up trying to take on other responsibilities. However, the girl also understands that this is just an escape. Everyone on Anti-Entropy and the Hyperion has been tolerant of her and no one has mentioned this point. But Bronya cannot turn a blind eye to what is happening in front of her. Although she may not have the ability or qualifications to carry the entire world right now, Bronya can still share the burden.

The girl took a deep breath. As her awareness increased, the Herrscher Core became even more compatible with Bronya. The consciousness of hundreds of thousands of people hidden within it began to merge with Bronya's own consciousness. Bronya knew all too well what the title of Herrscher of Reason carried.

Watching those around her grow little by little, seeing Seele become stronger, seeing Kiana mature, seeing Shen Gonglin... it seems like he hasn't changed at all? Bronya gradually realized that protecting the world wasn't a burden imposed on her by others, nor a path predetermined by the environment... it was actually everyone's deepest yearning for goodness. They didn't fulfill their responsibilities because they possessed power, but because they wanted to protect the world we all live in, they wanted to make the most of every bit of power!

"So... the first Herrscher of Reason, Welt Joyce, was a native Herrscher, yet he chose to fight for humanity, preventing the fall of stars and protecting a city. The second Herrscher of Reason, Joachim Yang, inherited Welt's name and dedicated his life to saving humanity from crisis time and time again. No one asked them to do this. They chose the entire world themselves, choosing to be loyal to the name Welt! So..."

"The third Herrscher of Reason, Bronya Zaychek, chose the same path as them, and chose this world, by her own will!"

Chapter 162 Proving One's Strength

After talking so much with Rita, Bronya was actually secretly preparing her own backup plan. The current Bronya was no longer the immature child she used to be. She had decided to follow the same path as the previous owners of this core. The girl raised her hand again, and the Divine Key, which had been shattered and annihilated, reappeared in her hand.

If one isn't enough, then two will do. If one breaks because it's not strong enough, then it will be reconstructed. This is something only the Herrscher of Reason can do. This is a testament to Bronya taking a step forward. This is a weapon used by two Herrscher of Reason. This is the star that overturns the laws of physics and rewrites the world!

Bronya Zaychik, the Herrscher of Reason, once again unleashed her ultimate move. However, amidst the increasingly chaotic gravity field around them, the elegant maid Rita Roseweisse moved with effortless grace, dodging the effects of the gravity field with ease, and even had the leisure to speak with Bronya.

"Oh my, this is truly remarkable. If you can't create a stable pseudo- Divine Key, then keep creating it and win by sheer quantity. This is indeed something Herrscher of Reason can do. However, Miss Bronya, a so-called ingenious strategy only has one chance. Having already shown me your trump card, how exactly do you intend to break the deadlock?"

Wielding her scythe, Rita effortlessly cleaved the massive boulder that defied the laws of gravity as it rose from below. She had become accustomed to Bronya's attacks and understood the frequency of Star of Eden's attacks. There was a buffer period between the shattering of a pseudo -Divine Key and its subsequent reconstruction into another, and the maid excelled at seizing this opportunity. If that were all, then Miss Bronya would not have achieved her expectations.

"How will you know if you don't try?"

Bronya's choice puzzled Rita slightly. She should have been able to see the situation, yet the girl still chose to painstakingly reconstruct. Was she out of options? That shouldn't be the case.

"I apologize for saying this, but it seems you still can't break through Rita's defenses. Miss Bronya has proven her excellence by constantly creating pseudo- Star of Eden, but unfortunately, in a contest of endurance, you ultimately cannot surpass Rita in her current state..."

The difference in their condition was immediately apparent. Bronya was already panting heavily due to overusing the Herrscher of Reason's powers, while Rita seemed completely unaffected. Rita also had the upper hand in terms of stamina. Although her legs had been healed by Shen Gonglin, Bronya still preferred to use the levitation field of the Heavy-duty Rabbit to move around. In terms of stamina, how could she possibly be a match for Rita, who had just decided to do a thorough cleaning on a whim?

"... Ha. Have you ever seen what a star looks like when it shatters?"

With the previous setup complete, Bronya suddenly spoke, saying something that Rita couldn't understand. Bronya once again condensed the Divine Key in her hand, but this time the fluctuations of the Divine Key were different from what Rita had felt before. The maid subconsciously prepared to defend, but then she realized that Bronya's target was not her.

Like Rita, the maid never intended to hurt Bronya, and Bronya never intended to hurt Rita either. After all, they would all be sharing the same bed... well, the same boat, so they couldn't afford to make things too awkward.

"Show her your true power, Ninth Divine Key! Star of Eden, Zero Rated Power. Pseudo-Black Hole, Unleash!"

As Bronya unleashed the true power of the Divine Key, Rita's vision was completely obscured by the scattered and collapsing architectural components. The remnants of the Domination Theater could not withstand the power of the genuine Star of Eden, which was only natural. It seemed that this time, she had lost.

The Domination Theater has collapsed, and Rita, falling freely, looks at Bronya, who is falling in the same direction as her, with great satisfaction. Miss Bronya, she truly lives up to her reputation.

"Incredible. I never expected there would be such a trick up her sleeve. Rita truly lost this battle. Although I knew the previous stalemate was a tactic, I never imagined that even the pseudo- Divine Key was a smokescreen. The real trump card was actually the Ninth Divine Key itself."

Rita frankly admitted her defeat; it was indeed her failure. She never imagined that, rather than defeating her, Bronya would set her sights on destroying the entire Domination Theater ... It seems she needs to apologize for underestimating Bronya.

"Such a bold and unexpected tactic is certainly not the style of any Mr. Welt, but rather Miss Bronya's own wisdom and strength."

Faced with Rita's undisguised praise, Bronya shook her head. Although they had won, this was not Bronya's power alone; it was the legacy of the Herrscher of Reason, the power of everyone in Anti-Entropy.

"The outer shell of the Ninth Divine Key was only repaired a little over a month ago. Before that... the repair work had not been going very smoothly. After the battle with the Herrscher of Domination, in order to make full use of all available resources, Anti-Entropy put the work back on the agenda. Everyone has always maintained a high degree of care and respect when dealing with this Divine Key."

Looking at the Divine Key in her hand, Bronya's gaze was equally solemn. She knew why the Anti-Entropy people had this attitude; it must be because the memories attached to it were too heavy. However, remembering the past is for creating a better future, Seele often told Bronya this. Therefore, the girl also wanted to take this opportunity to take her own step. Otherwise, she would definitely be left behind by Seele, Kiana, Mei, and Shen Gonglin... by everyone else.

"Bronya cannot become Welt, because Bronya is Bronya, but Bronya will inherit their will and protect the world in Bronya own way."

Rita could clearly sense the strong conviction in the maid opposite her, and indeed it was true.

"Yes, Miss Bronya, you have proven that your current strength is enough to go toe-to-toe with Lord Otto. In that case, Rita can rest assured."

The maid bowed deeply, and Bronya now understood what the maid meant by her earlier disdain. So that's it. Because of their disastrous performance in the last battle at the airport, Rita wasn't sure if they were strong enough to fight Otto. That's why she made that choice.

Chapter 163 You Should Kill Me

Having confirmed that their current strength is enough to stand up to Otto, the maid has chosen not to stop interfering. No wonder Rita is here more like a test than a way to stop her. So, has Bronya passed the test so far?

Staring at the maid in front of her, Bronya seemed lost in thought. She could clearly sense that the maid wasn't using her full strength. This maid was indeed quite skilled. Even if Bronya used her true Divine Key, she wouldn't be confident of victory.

"Hey, do you two know what happened here? I was just looking for someone when this place suddenly collapsed. I almost fell. It was terrifying."

As the light circle opened, Shen Gonglin reappeared beside Bronya. Seele and the Arin sisters had already been transported out by him. Actually, when it comes to familiarity with this place, Black Seele is more suitable than Shen Gonglin. Even without him, they could have gotten out smoothly. Now, only Bronya and Rita are missing.

"Lady Rin, something did happen just now... Anyway, please take Miss Bronya out of here. As for me, as Valkyrie who failed the mission, I need to reflect on how to write my self-criticism. Don't worry, I won't encounter any danger here in my current state."

Rita said softly. Since it was Bronya's choice just now, Rita was no longer afraid that Shen Gonglin would have any other opinion about her. The maid's body was sparkling with starlight. Durandal entrusted that world to her, Rita also had the right to use the Star Armor. According to her plan, she didn't need to do anything now.

"... I have a feeling you're planning something, but since you've said that, be careful."

Shen Gonglin stared at Rita for a while. The maid remained impeccable. Shen Gonglin shook her head and said nothing more. It was better for Rita to stay here. If she went out, who knew if Otto would give her some other task? This maid wasn't honest either. After this incident was over, she really had to show her the authority of a mistress.

"Please wait a moment, Lady Rin... If possible, please search for Durandal's whereabouts as soon as possible. I believe she needs your help."

As Shen Gonglin and Bronya prepared to leave, Rita suddenly blurted out, "Durandal... does she need my help?" When Shen Gonglin looked over, she shut her mouth again.

"I know, but Rita, you've gone bad. When did you learn to talk like that? Is the riddle-maker fun?"

"Oh, I'm sorry, naughty maid. It seems you really need to be punished properly."

"That's enough, Bishop. Lay out all your thoughts... While there's still time, sit down and have a good talk with Theresa."

In the St. 537 Church, after a fierce battle, Durandal, the strongest Valkyrie of Durandal Schicksal, stood quietly in place. Holding the Black Abyss White Flower, she pointed at the man kneeling before her and said quietly, "Just now, I had a fierce battle with the bishop of Schicksal. As expected, Durandal won. Although the bishop was strong, Durandal was even stronger."

She couldn't understand why he chose to fight her. As the person who had nurtured and taught her to grow to where she was now, he should know her own strength. Durandal was not surprised that she would win. If that was the case, why did he provoke her like that just now?

"... Haha, Durandal, I told you, you should have intended to kill me, instead of just stopping short like this."

Panting heavily, the bishop, kneeling on the ground, looked more disheveled than ever before. He had long anticipated the outcome of this battle. As expected of his best student, his opponent still seemed unprepared. Such a sparring match, which only went so far as to be considered insignificant, could sometimes be deadly.

"That's Kiana's or someone else's right. I'd prefer you to explain everything clearly."

Durandal was unaffected by Otto's rhetoric. She had her own reasons for what to do. To her, Otto had not done anything that would force her to end her life. Kiana could take action against him, but she didn't have that intention for the time being. All she wanted to do was make this riddle tell all his riddles clearly.

"... Ah, is that so? Well, I do have some things I'm keeping from everyone... but unfortunately, I can't tell you everything now, and... Bianca, thanks to our fierce battle just now... I was able to keep you in the dark and secretly advance my own advancement. Bianca, my student, let me give you another lesson. Sometimes, being merciful to your enemy is being cruel to yourself."

Otto let out a low laugh. In Durandal's eyes, Otto suddenly began to emanate a blackish-red energy, as if the air itself had become heavy. Durandal's eyes widened. What was this thing? She felt as if her body had frozen.

"Now, it's too late for you to do anything, Bianca Atagina. Gnius Plus, force a coordinate transformation!"

With Otto's command, Durandal felt as if her body was being pulled into a black hole. No, this wasn't a black hole, it was...

"The gate to the Imaginary Space has been opened. I command, in my divine capacity, that this piece before me must temporarily leave the chessboard."

Otto snapped his fingers, and the strongest Valkyrie of Schicksal vanished before his eyes. Was this the power of a false god? Otto looked at his hands and couldn't help but chuckle.

A false god? It's just a necessary sublimation before achieving one's goal. So far, the plan has been going smoothly. The first guest has been dealt with, and the second guest will probably arrive soon. Before that, I need to make some preparations for welcoming them. The power of the Herrscher of Constraint... What a troublesome Herrscher. But having stolen it from them is probably the biggest thing I can do for them.

He picked up the Black Abyss White Flower from the ground. When he "exiled" Durandal, he deliberately left behind this Divine Key. It was still somewhat useful, so he would borrow it for a while.

Having completed his ascension, Otto walked out of the church with the Black Abyss White Flower, and the other guests were almost there.

Chapter 164 Meeting an Old Friend

"Class President, if I were to marry Shen Gonglin, how many tables should we have? I want to invite everyone from Anti-Entropy, and Schicksal... I originally planned to only invite members of the Far East Branch, but Shen Gonglin is about to become the Bishop of Schicksal. Would that be a bit inappropriate? What do you think, Class President?"

Kiana and Fu Hua, the second squad that broke through Saint 537, were heading to the church along the planned route. Perhaps feeling the atmosphere was a bit somber, Kiana, in her Herrscher form, chattered excitedly with Fu Hua about this important matter. However, Fu Hua completely ignored Kiana's words. Who said this girl had matured? Doesn't she understand the atmosphere at all? Who cares how many tables you set up!

Besides, it's already been said that neither Shen Gonglin nor Kiana are of marriageable age. Kiana is just daydreaming. If anyone is to get married, it should be with her. How could Kiana even think of having her as a bridesmaid?

That's just wishful thinking.

"Quiet, Kiana. This is not the time to talk about things unrelated to the mission. The path we have chosen is not the one we planned to take. It is possible that Otto came prepared and ambushed us on this deserted path; or it may just be a psychological warfare tactic to make us hesitant."

Fu Hua glanced at Kiana and thought to herself that she really wanted to sew the girl's mouth shut. How could she drink so much after just a few dishes? Did she really think she could marry Shen Gonglin as soon as she got back? She was still just a silly little Kiana. She would only make enemies of the world. Fu Hua didn't need to worry about Kiana; others would take good care of her. Besides, she should focus on the present and stop thinking about going home and getting married after the battle.

Why do I feel like Kiana has set up so many flags for me when we're acting together?

"Oh... we have no choice but to give it a try. If we miss the opportunity because we overthink it, that will play right into their hands. After all, delaying the game is more advantageous for Alto."

With Fu Hua diverting the topic, Kiana could only focus her attention on the battle in front of her. There were some enemies scattered along the way, but these enemies were not very effective against Fu Hua and Kiana. This was Otto's backup plan.

That would be far too easy, wouldn't it?

"Be careful, Otto couldn't have just arranged these things to hold us back. He must have other tricks up his sleeve, Kiana, be careful."

Proceeding according to plan, they were about to reach the Dawn Viewpoint. If they could get past this point, reaching the St. 537 Church would be a breeze. It was here that Fu Hua became a little nervous. That man shouldn't be so simple.

"I understand, Class President... Wait a minute, someone's coming!"

Kiana calmly responded, and just then, her Herrscher intuition made her feel a stinging sensation on her skin. The girl looked up and saw a white light streak across the sky. A girl rode a sword from the horizon. When she saw that familiar face, Fu Hua's eyes widened in disbelief. It was... her?

"Wait, wait, I'm here... Seriously, why are there two of you? Did the Ottoman even get the number of opponents wrong? I can't beat you like this... Grandmaster, Ancestor Chiyuan, it's been a long time."

The girl who arrived on her sword landed gracefully on the ground. Upon seeing Fu Hua, she clasped her hands together and performed a proper disciple's salute. It had been a long time since she had seen her grandmaster. This time, she finally saw her again. It must have been more than five hundred years.

"Indeed, it has been... five hundred years. I never thought you were still alive. When I heard Shen Gonglin mention it, I knew we would probably meet again... Indeed, this is something that man would do."

After the initial surprise, Fu Hua regained her composure. Shen Gonglin had already mentioned Li Sushang's situation in Kolosten, and Fu Hua was somewhat prepared. However, seeing an old friend from five hundred years ago was indeed a surprising thing.

"Junior Uncle has already told you? Sigh, I wanted to give you a surprise. I was also startled when I woke up. However, although times have changed, the people from five hundred years ago are still here. It feels like a dream. The Ottoman are here, and so are you."

Li Sushang greeted Fu Hua with a smile, an attitude that puzzled Kiana, who had been on guard. Was this the last S-rank Valkyrie under Otto that Shen Gonglin had mentioned? She called the Class President president her grandmaster, and that little uncle... must be Shen Gonglin, right?

Hehe, she found herself another beautiful junior disciple after only a short time apart. As expected of Shen Gonglin, she must keep him tied to her room after marriage.

"... She's an old friend. It's a complicated story, so let's not go into it now. Kiana, stay alert. She... is an enemy."

The fact that Li Sushang is here says it all. Shen Gonglin and Fu Hua had discussed Li Sushang's attitude; she would do something for Otto. Perhaps her presence here is just that. Fu Hua knows how strong her grand-disciple is, and in her current state, she can't say she's guaranteed a win.