Chapter 392

Unlike Shen Gonglin, who can precisely perform each operation by reading the instructions, Bronya, though intelligent, is clearly not suited to the current situation by being forced into this way. Having accepted the power of others, as the core of the Herrscher of Reason is gradually filled with external energy, Bronya also begins to feel her spirit gradually merging into the depths of the core.

This is something only Bronya can do; even Shen Gonglin cannot. Shen Gonglin's core is pure, without the slightest energy interference, while Bronya's Herrscher of Reason Core is different from his. Her Herrscher Core inherits the name of Welt.

This matter has both advantages and disadvantages, but for now, the fact that so many wills within the core have the support they have always believed in is precisely the ideal that Anti-Entropy- Anti-Entropy.

Bronya knew that as long as she maintained this state, she would be able to sense that place. The girl closed her eyes, and in that scorched earth, she once again saw the person who made the tyrant in the sky feel as if the stars were being shattered. This was the first Herrscher of Reason, Welt Joyce.

It is also a collection of 300,000 ideas.

Bronya stepped forward through the scorched earth, and with each step she took, she heard whispers in her ears, as if they were surprised by her arrival.

Did she inherit the Herrscher of Reason?

Was it her who inherited our name?

She is a warrior fighting against the Honkai.

At such a young age?

She has a strong will, but is also somewhat childlike.

With each step she took, countless thoughts whispered in Bronya's ear. Bronya understood that the core itself was questioning her, examining whether she truly possessed the qualifications to inherit. Bronya remained silent, and the girl continued forward. Finally, she stood before the first Herrscher of Reason. Presumably, that leader must have also faced the first Herrscher of Reason in the same way she was now.

"Bronya knows you will have doubts, and she knows why you will have doubts. Yes, Bronya once refused to inherit Welt's name, believing that she could not shoulder the responsibility of protecting the world. But today, Bronya has gradually come to understand one thing... The so-called world is not a cold concept, not a word that only exists in slogans. Every living person will build their own unique world, and these worlds will merge with the worlds of others to give birth to a larger world."

Bronya spoke softly, needing to communicate with these thoughts. Previously, Bronya had only inherited the core of the Herrscher of Reason; she hadn't accepted the heavy responsibilities of previous Herrscher, because Bronya knew she couldn't bear such a burden. But now...

"No one can ever shoulder the responsibility of protecting the world, but everyone can have the desire to protect the world, to protect those they want to protect, and to explore the future they want to reach... Sometimes we compromise, sometimes we fight, sometimes we let go, and sometimes we persevere... These complex aspects of human nature exist in everyone's heart, and when they intertwine... we will all gain proof of what it means to be human. Welt is just a name, and Bronya is just an ordinary human being."

Bronya can feel the core becoming more and more integrated with her. She doesn't need to understand its essence; she can construct it as long as she wants. This is undoubtedly a symbol of Bronya's growing fusion with the core. Whether or not she inherits that name, Bronya will continue to move forward on the path paved by her predecessors. No matter how much power she possesses, Bronya will use it to protect the world we all live in.

Bronya will choose to become the Herrscher of Reason as a human... to become a small cornerstone protecting the world!

Having strengthened her resolve, Bronya looked up at the boy in front of her. He didn't speak, but simply looked at Bronya quietly. However, his gaze conveyed to Bronya what he wanted to express.

We knew from the beginning that you would eventually get here.

She had hesitated.

But she overcame her inner confusion.

She had been afraid.

But she overcame her inner cowardice.

Perhaps, she truly can bring new hope to humanity...

At the very least, she is worthy of being yet another Herrscher of Reason.

Her will is now firm and mature.

Therefore, we should also do our best to help her.

We must not succumb to the Honkai, nor bow down to the gods; this is our shared belief.

No, no need to say more, she is already... ready.

Such whispers echoed in Bronya's mind, and Bronya opened her eyes. Yes, she had now prepared 300,000 thoughts. Bronya was now determined to bear them all. Shen Gonglin could do, Bronya could do too!

Feeling the warmth of the hand on her shoulder, Bronya didn't turn around but instead opened the restrictions on her mind. If Shen Gonglin wanted to touch her, she wouldn't refuse Shen Gonglin kindness and let him leave his mark on her mind. Bronya had done this with Shen Gonglin before; it was something she could only do by being subconsciously unguarded with him. Bronya, from beginning to end.

Mental alignment, begin!

In an instant, countless fragments of souls surged into Bronya's consciousness like a tidal wave. Shen Gonglin's electromagnetic barrier protected Bronya's brain, maximally resisting the mental onslaught. With Shen Gonglin's protection, Bronya fully experienced these souls. These souls had walked different paths from Bronya, experienced different hesitations and doubts, but ultimately Bronya, they made the same decision as Bronya: to protect this world that belonged to humanity.

And it was this decision that, in that instant, tightly intertwined their fates with Bronya's, drawing in the thoughts and character of 300,000 people. Some were resolute, some brave, some cautious, some naive... Bronya could sense that this included the strength her comrades had previously given her.

Lively and mischievous like ocean waves, these are Rosaria and Liliya, young yet reliable, away from home.

As blue and clear as the sky, yet also encompassing and expansive, this is Seele's power, needless to say.

Warm and gentle like the sun, illuminating the path ahead like the moon—this is Kiana's power, and she has always guided everyone in this way.

And then Shen Gonglin's always been standing behind her until now... Although she always says that she's the one who's been indulging and spoiling him, it's precisely because of him that Bronya has been able to be so willful. From that perspective, there's no doubt that he's the one spoiling her.

At this moment, Bronya could feel everyone's power.

Chapter 181 A Series of Feasts

Countless thoughts and ideas flooded Bronya's mind at this moment, tearing at Bronya soul. This burden caused unbearable pain to show on the girl's face. A string of words rushed through her mind: humanity, Herrscher, Honkai, civilization, peace, war, violence, warmth... However, this mental pain did not last as long as she had imagined.

A power originating from the same source as the Herrscher of Reason Core within her began to spread from her shoulders. With the help of this power, Bronya gradually grasped the waves of thought, learning to stand tall like a surfer riding the crest of a wave. Bronya understood that it was the accumulation of countless beliefs, the accumulation of countless years, that could converge into a fervent yet pure conviction...

Humans will change the world with their own will.

Having confirmed this, the Herrscher of Reason's power rapidly expanded on the other side of the singularity at a speed Bronya could not imagine. Even weapons that had only been examined a few times, or devices whose principles were not yet fully understood, were not of concern to the Herrscher Authority. As long as the creation that served as the target could ultimately be reached by a mortal body, there was no problem.

Any miracle that civilization can achieve, any other shore that civilization can reach... the Herrscher of Reason can make it reappear in an instant.

Does this mean that Bronya is actually ahead of Shen Gonglin in terms of the powers of the Herrscher of Reason?

A sense of pride welled up inside Bronya. She understood that one person's power might not be strong enough, and the thoughts of 300,000 people might not be rich enough, but at this moment, Bronya was the true Herrscher of Reason... Bronya would represent human civilization in challenging the Honkai!

Moonlight Throne, triple power... Construction begins.

The girl opened her eyes, blue light flashing in her gray pupils. Moonlight Throne cannons appeared beside Bronya. Three were fine for Bronya, but the girl turned to look at Shen Gonglin beside her. Rin smiled slightly, and three identical main cannons appeared beside him. How could he achieve this so easily...?

Oh well, what can I do? He's Shen Gonglin. It's only natural that he's a bit stronger than me.

Fire!

With Bronya's command, the six main cannons constructed by Bronya and Shen Gonglin, along with the main cannon on the Hyperion, fired simultaneously. The beams of light struck the golden light screen of the church, and a loud bang shook the earth. Under the combined impact of the two Herrscher of Reason and the Hyperion, the light screen shattered completely in an instant, showing no sign of being able to recover.

It's done, it's a success...

The constructed main cannon instantly dissipated. Bronya finally relaxed as she watched the scene before her. The girl knelt on the ground, panting heavily, her consciousness on the verge of fading away. Creating the Moonlight Throne out of thin air was something that no previous Herrscher of Reason had ever accomplished. If it weren't for Shen Gonglin taking on half of the construction task, she would probably be exhausted by now.

...I'm still a little unwilling. Why can Shen Gonglin like nothing happened? He needs to conserve his strength to fight Otto. They're clearly each responsible for half of the battle... It seems Bronya is still not mature enough.

Bronya, are you alright?

With a wave of his hand, he dispersed the projection of the Moonlight Throne. Shen Gonglin rubbed his temples. He knew he probably wouldn't be able to use the Herrscher of Herrscher of Reason's powers for a while. He rushed to Bronya's side and looked at the girl with concern. Fortunately, it seemed that she was only temporarily depleted of power. If she had been allowed to construct six main cannons, Bronya would probably have died on the spot.

"It's alright... However, Bronya probably won't be able to continue fighting in the upcoming battles."

Lying in Seele's arms, Bronya shook her head with some regret. The rest of the battle could only be left to Kiana and Shen Gonglin; she was afraid this was the end of the road for her.

"Bronya, are you alright? You still have to attend my wedding with Shen Gonglin when we get back. You're in charge of scattering the flowers, so please don't get hurt!"

Shen Gonglin was about to say something when Kiana, that silly girl, rushed over and said these words with great force. The girl's original intention was to help Bronya maintain her will, but who knew that her actions would backfire. This behavior was undoubtedly a blow to Bronya's spirit.

"Getting married... What's going on?!"

As if in a final burst of energy, Bronya's gray eyes widened instantly. She grabbed Kiana's collar with a strength she didn't know she had, and exclaimed, "What is this idiot talking about? Marriage? Why don't I know anything about this?!"

"Oh, right, Bronya, you don't know yet, Liliya I told the headmistress and the class Class President that the headmistress will be the officiant, the Class President will be my bridesmaid, and you and Bronya will be in charge of scattering confetti, while Rosaria and Seele will be the atmosphere team. We'll be... Hey, hey! Shen Gonglin, look! Bronya's fainted!"

The girl recounted her wedding arrangements with great familiarity, Kiana became completely absorbed in her own world as she talked about it. She was oblivious to Bronya's widening eyes. Why didn't she know anything about this? And she was throwing flowers? Bronya probably just wanted to throw flowers on Kiana's grave. Why didn't Bronya know about something so important?

Bronya doesn't agree to this marriage!

Overwhelmed by anger and frustration, Bronya, already exhausted both physically and mentally, suddenly fainted after a moment of agitation. Kiana was at a loss for what to do; she had only wanted to describe to Bronya the happy life after the war, so why had Bronya suddenly passed out?

Well, sister, you really know how to persuade people. This must be what they call "killing someone by breaking their spirit." It's really not easy for Sister Bronya to be alive and healthy after being teammates with her for so long.

Holding Bronya in her arms, Seele glanced speechlessly at the flustered Kiana. "If you can't speak, please don't! "Seele could feel Bronya's barely breathing breath, as if her soul might dissipate at any moment. What to do now? Seele looked at Shen Gonglin, the girl instinctively wanting to rely on Shen Gonglin in this situation.

"What do we do! Is Sister Bronya going to die? Do we have to attend Sister Bronya's funeral before attending Shen Gonglin's wedding? We can't possibly eat all these feasts in one go..."

Rosaria was chattering away nearby, and Black Seele, unable to bear it any longer, suddenly took over and glared fiercely at Rosaria. Could you please shut up if you can't speak properly?

Chapter 182 Power of Domination

"Calm down, calm down, it's not time for the feast yet. I already protected Bronya's brain with electromagnetic control. She's probably just overexerted... I told her not to push herself. Constructing so many sophisticated instruments like the Moonlight Throne in an instant, does she think she's me? Seele, bring over the Black Abyss White Flower... Sometimes I even wonder if Otto left this thing behind."

Shen Gonglin interrupted Rosaria's desire to join the feast. He checked Bronya's body and, although he said it wasn't a big problem, it was just to comfort them. This kind of exhaustion that seemed to touch the soul was really a problem. Shen Gonglin could feel this kind of loss of life force... Only the Black Abyss White Flower could cure it.

Thanks to Durandal mentioning this weapon when we went to buy jianbing guozi before, Shen Gonglin isn't too worried now that she's been forced into it. Black Abyss White Flower, part of the healing... it should be Abyss Flower, right?

Hopefully, they won't kill Bronya while treating her; we can't afford to make that mistake.

"Okay, okay... Hey, this weapon... Shen Gonglin, do you know what's going on here?"

Panicked, Seele felt a sense of relief upon hearing Shen Gonglin's command. The girl ran to pick up the Black Abyss White Flower stuck in the ground, but as soon as she picked up the weapon, Seele felt as if she had touched something very familiar. She was certain that she had never seen this weapon before, and this sense of familiarity seemed to be something deeper and more intrinsic.

"Huh? What's going on... Hey, Seele, let me see your back. This thing... That's right, it's Stigmata."

Seele seemed to be radiating light, and Shen Gonglin immediately saw the source of that light: the strange patterns on the girl's back were glowing. Seele was Stigmata Awakener, and he remembered Bronya saying that this Stigmata was the Stigmata of the Herrscher of Death. And wasn't the core of the Black Abyss White Flower the core of the Herrscher of Death from the previous era?

There's an idea. Perhaps this weapon is more suitable for her than for herself.

"Now is not the time for explanations, Seele, and another Seele. I need your help. I was still considering how to use you, but with the two of you here, there won't be any problems."

Too lazy to say much, Shen Gonglin pulled Seele over and placed his hand on the girl's back. He channeled Honkai energy, and another phantom of Seele appeared beside him. Why should she obey his orders... Oh well, she'll just consider it for Sister Bronya's sake.

Originally, Black Seele wanted to use the Black Abyss White Flower to save Bronya, though she didn't know what price she would have to pay, but that was her decision. Now, with Shen Gonglin acting like this, he's being used as the consumable to drive the Black Abyss White Flower, while she and Seele are merely means to that end. Hmph, who told this guy to like showing off? He just used the Herrscher of Reason's core at such a high intensity, and now he's doing this again...

Did he think he was made of iron? Sister Bronya was in such a state because of excessive exertion, how could he be completely unharmed... At least, at least in the matter of saving Sister Bronya, I wanted to help him a little.

"Listen carefully, leave this to me. I will try to draw out the unique power of this weapon. Shen Gonglin, cooperate with my steps, feel that power, and help it flow to Bronya. Do you understand? Also, protect Seele well."

Black Seele insisted on operating it herself, giving Shen Gonglin no chance to say anything else. She needed to let him know that she was also useful. As Black Seele acted, Shen Gonglin could only provide the most basic Honkai energy. The girl had already overdrawn her energy supply to Bronya, and Shen Gonglin still had plenty of Honkai energy.

"Did it... succeed?"

In front of her other self and Shen Gonglin, Seele had no say. She could only cooperate with them to guide the power. The energy of the Black Abyss White Flower unfolded, and the green vines gradually grew into towering trees under the guidance of the life force. This life force was also used to replenish Bronya. Seeing the girl's obviously relieved expression, Shen Gonglin and Seele finally felt relieved.

Although she is still unconscious, it is clear that this is just a coma due to overexertion, and she should be fine now.

"Phew... thank goodness, you two were a great help this time."

Shen Gonglin wiped the sweat from his brow, finally feeling relieved. The two Seele were in good condition. The Black Abyss White Flower healed others by consuming life force, an ethereal and intangible thing. Although he hadn't fully understood it yet, Shen Gonglin felt that he could handle such consumption.

"Shen Gonglin, Bronya alright?"

Kiana, who had been anxiously watching this side, finally breathed a sigh of relief when she saw Rin 'Shen Gonglin expression soften. The girl couldn't wait to run to Shen Gonglin's side to check on Bronya's condition. The girl's breathing was even, so it seemed that she had just fallen asleep, which was good.

"It's alright, but I'm afraid I won't have much combat power for a short time. Bronya is destined to be absent from the final boss fight, which is probably a great pity for Bronya."

After comforting Kiana, Shen Gonglin explained Bronya's current condition. In this state, Rosaria and Liliya were no longer capable of fighting, Seele was responsible for protecting Bronya and the others. The Class President had been knocked unconscious by a certain treacherous person. After thinking it over, it seemed that the only combat personnel left were herself and Kiana.

Oh, right, there's also Theresa. According to the plan, she should be here by now.

"What kind of time is this to be joking around... Let's go, it's time to drag out that culprit and give him a good beating... Hmm? What's that?"

Kiana shook her head with amusement. Seeing that Shen Gonglin still had the energy to joke, Kiana felt much more relaxed. Knowing that he could still be by her side to fight alongside her, Kiana felt incredibly at ease. The girl stood up and prepared to go to the church. Although she still couldn't condense the Greatsword of the Burning Flames, as long as he was by her side, it was equivalent to having the strength of a hundred people.

However, at that moment, Kiana did indeed notice a golden light suddenly appearing in the sky. Kiana's heart sank, and then several golden gears suddenly appeared in the sky. This thing gave Kiana a very bad feeling.

Chapter 183 If the upper beam is crooked, the lower beam will be crooked too.

Golden gears quickly filled the sky. They were on the horizon, but in the blink of an eye, they appeared in front of Kiana and Shen Gonglin. A chilling feeling instantly spread throughout Kiana's body. It was the same as the golden light curtain before. No, this feeling was even stronger. If she touched it, she would probably be... finished.

The power of restraint—this term flashed through Kiana's mind: the Herrscher of Constraint, the nemesis of all beings who use Honkai energy. If she were to encounter her, let alone fight Otto, she would probably be defeated first. What to do? There are so many people here. What should she do now?

"Permanent air-to-air homing missile!"

Just as Kiana was at a loss, Shen Gonglin's reassuring voice came over. Countless missiles trailing flames blasted the golden gears around her, and the broken fragments were covered by the white wings covering her head. Knowing how powerful this thing was at harming Herrscher, Shen Gonglin dared not let Kiana touch it. Even if she used her Herrscher power, it wouldn't work. Fortunately, she had other powers.

"You all stay hidden and don't come out until the situation is clear!"

Beneath the countless gears, the Herrscher's abilities were suppressed. With a wave of her hand, Shen Gonglin tore open a rift in the space beneath Kiana and the others. Before they could even be shocked by the strange eyes within the spatial rift, Kiana were transported to a safer location. The Herrscher of the Void's power was unusable, but she still had the power of the Gap. It seemed that apart from the power of Honkai energy, nothing else had been affected.

"Tesla, what is that? Do you have any clue about it?"

In her desperation, she forgot her fear of heights. Shen Gonglin spread her wings and soared into the sky. Missiles emerging from her pink and white wings blasted the surrounding gears apart. However, the speed of destruction was far slower than the speed of spread. They could only wait and see what Tesla and the others could do.

[Tsk, I never expected this to happen, Shen Gonglin. We saw this thing during the Second Honkai. Judging from the energy readings and monitoring reactions, there's no doubt that this is Divine Prayer Barrier... no, it's a method of using Constraint Authority similar to Divine Prayer Barrier. Shen Gonglin, you must protect everyone. Make sure they don't get touched by those gears, or it's all over!]

Tesla's urgent voice came through the communicator. She didn't know if this was a defensive measure triggered after the light barrier was broken, but the monitoring showed that it was rapidly spreading outward from the Imaginary Tree Seed within it.

Thankfully, Shen Gonglin still has the ability to fight, otherwise... Tesla simply couldn't imagine the situation. Rosaria and Liliya have lost the ability to move under the influence of this thing, Bronya is unconscious, Kiana is helpless against this Constraint Authority... But right now, they can't provide any effective help to Shen Gonglin either. What can they do? It's driving them crazy!

Don't worry, I'm here.

Just when everyone was at a loss, an unexpected voice rang out in the communication again. Accompanied by a roar from the horizon, the assault ship aboard the Hyperion appeared in everyone's sight, and that voice... was Theresa!

When did she go there? I thought she was still on the Hyperion. That's why I hadn't heard her voice for a while. But it's good that way. With an assault ship, we can get Kiana and the others onto the ship and prepare for evacuation.

[Retreat is not an option. Bronya and the others have just gone through a fierce battle and are exhausted. Furthermore, with the gears expanding at such a rapid pace, an air evacuation would likely pose even greater risks. Therefore, that method is the only option.]

The assault ship's hatch opened, and Theresa's small figure appeared on board. There was only one way now: if she used her Divine Prayer Barrier to exert Constraint Authority equal to Theresa's, then Kiana and the others would be safe.