Chapter 396

Hearing that familiar voice, Mei's tense nerves relaxed. She gently patted Shen Gonglin's back. She had thought it would be Kiana who came, so Mei had been coolly facing away from the entrance. But who would have thought it would be Shen Gonglin? This space was really magical. It was just a fusion of spirits, but it gave people a sense of physical collision. It felt like she could actually touch Shen Gonglin. This feeling was really peculiar.

"Who else could it be but me? Mei, the way you're talking makes me feel like a sucker who caught his wife and her lover having an affair. No, I'm so angry. It'll cost at least a million to get up."

It feels like it's been a long time since I last saw Mei, but in reality, it's only been a little over a day. I came to Kolosten after leaving the Elysian Realm. I wonder how Mei is doing. Mobius... and the other Thirteen Flame-Chasers, I hope they didn't bully Mei while I was away.

"If you're going to pay me, you're the real sucker, aren't you? And don't talk about adulterers... Strictly speaking, Kiana's identity is more like that of a mistress. I haven't even brought up any issues with you, and you're already turning the tables on me?"

She was quite pleased with the use of the term "wife" in Shen Gonglin's words. It seemed that in Shen Gonglin's heart, she was his wife. That made things alright. But why was this guy still so obsessed with money? By all accounts, Shen Gonglin should have achieved financial freedom by now. She would definitely hand over ME Company to him in the future, along with the money Bronya made from stock trading, and Durandal and the others... Forget it, she didn't want to think about these things anymore. Just thinking about them made her feel annoyed.

More importantly, he actually compared Kiana to an adulterer, which made Kiana seem more like a mistress to Mei. This guy is just good at confusing people. Mei raised her fist and gently nudged Shen Gonglin's head. It might be a little awkward to talk about Kiana now, but it doesn't matter when it comes to Shen Gonglin.

"Ah... right, Mei, where exactly is this place?"

Shen Gonglin obediently changed the subject. When she arrived at this space, Shen Gonglin clearly remembered hearing a voice first, and then the golden-haired Great Sage appeared right next to her. However, Shen Gonglin felt that the voice was not that of the Great Sage, and this space, which was said to be a mental image space deep within the Herrscher Core, was something she didn't understand at all.

"You change the subject as soon as we bring this up... I didn't expect to run into you here. I originally wanted to see Kiana here. I know more or less about what you're going through."

Mei glared at Shen Gonglin with dissatisfaction. This guy always changed the subject and avoided the topic whenever it came to this. She wanted to see how long he could keep avoiding it. But now was indeed the time to talk about serious matters. After Shen Gonglin left, Mei continued to explore the truth of the Elysian Realm on her own. Just then, Kevin told her what was happening in Kolosten. Then, the girl couldn't sit still anymore.

Kiana needs her power, Mei knows this perfectly well, but the Herrscher of Thunder doesn't have the ability to travel through space. Even if she summons Kalki to fly for a whole day, she still wouldn't be able to get there in time. By the time she arrives, she'll probably only be able to make it to the banquet. So, Mei came up with this solution.

"I discovered this place by chance. Originally, this was a space created by the so-called Will of Honkai. Then I thought of using it in this way. The Honkai consciousness can't affect me... I think it shouldn't be able to affect you either. So, how's the situation over there?"

Mei explained the principle of this space, while Shen Gonglin had his own way of understanding it. He nodded and understood. So, the Will of Honkai was originally supposed to be the group owner, but he was muted and kicked out of the group chat by the administrators under his command. This group owner really has no prestige... But it seems that group owners really don't have much prestige.

I've heard that in some places there's a custom of making group leaders wear women's clothing, which is really scary.

"It didn't really have any impact... but the current situation isn't very good, after all, when I was unconscious... eh? Kiana?"

Shen Gonglin didn't feel any impact. As for the current situation, Shen Gonglin had been unconscious since falling from the sky, so it was better not to ask him. Just then, Shen Gonglin suddenly sensed the presence of another person. He turned his head and saw a pair of blue eyes staring at him in astonishment. Who else could it be but Kiana?

"Mei, Shen Gonglin... How could you be here? I... I feel like a complete idiot who stumbled upon my husband's affair with his mistress!"

Seeing Mei was indeed a pleasant surprise. When Kiana used the method taught by the Class President to control the power of the Herrscher of the Void and tear open the Imaginary Space Channel, Mei's consciousness suddenly arrived in this space. After passing through a long passage, she saw the scene in front of her. Is this something similar to her inner demon? It is indeed quite ferocious.

Well, in a sense, Shen Gonglin, Mei, and Kiana could indeed form a love triangle. If they wanted, each of them could be the sucker.

"Cough cough... Get up quickly... Kiana, you're here."

Mei Shen Gonglin was clinging to her, and stood up. With her powerful facial expressions, she regained her aloof demeanor as the Herrscher of Thunder. After mastering the power of the Herrscher of Thunder, Mei only showed her former girl-next-door side in front of Shen Gonglin. When facing others, including Kiana, she would show her mature side.

This is also a kind of turning one's back on someone. Shen Gonglin sat cross-legged on the ground without saying a word. After all, this was a long-awaited reunion between Kiana and Mei, so she didn't want to say anything more and let the two of them enjoy this hard-won reunion.

"Am I... dreaming?"

Kiana stared at the figure in front of her in disbelief, wondering if it was just her imagination. After all, she had had similar dreams before, stumbling upon Shen Gonglin having a tryst with another girl, and then the guy acting like a scumbag, saying he was tired of her... This scene was strikingly similar to her previous dreams.

Chapter 197 The Power of One Hundred People

"Dreaming... Hehe, even if I said yes, you probably wouldn't believe me, would you?"

Mei glanced at Kiana sideways, unaware that Kiana had already thought of so many things in her brainstorming session. A wave of emotion washed over the girl. It had been so long since they had parted ways that she felt she could hardly remember what Kiana looked like anymore. Compared to then, Kiana had changed a lot and matured a lot.

Back then, she couldn't control the power of the Herrscher of the Void, but now, she has gathered the power of the Herrscher of Flames and grown into the Herrscher of Flamescion. She's truly amazing; no wonder she's Kiana.

It was Mei's voice, it was Mei's feeling. After realizing this, Kiana paused for a moment, then the girl smiled gently. She didn't get closer, keeping the distance between Mei: "... Why didn't you tell me beforehand?"

This must be what they call an awkward conversation. Sitting to the side, Shen Gonglin maintained an observer's mindset. Actually, he was so embarrassed that he wanted to knock down the villa. In his opinion, this kind of reunion was indeed quite awkward. After all, when the two of them parted, Mei had given Kiana a merciless beating. So awkward... But the two of them didn't seem to feel that way.

"You... you're not wearing that coat."

Seemingly feeling a bit awkward, Mei glanced at Kiana's current outfit and then suddenly blurted out this sentence out of the blue. Before Kiana could react, Mei added another sentence.

"You said you would wear it from now on."

As if taking it seriously, Kiana remembered what Mei had said before. Mei was probably referring to the coat she wore when she was wandering, the one with a tear in the back. She had said she would wear it forever, but that didn't mean she would wear it forever, but rather that she would keep it forever. Mei wouldn't take this seriously, would she?

Kiana wanted to explain, but Mei deliberately changed the subject. She felt the atmosphere would be a little awkward if she didn't make a joke, so the girl chuckled softly.

"Haha, just kidding, Kiana, you've changed a lot."

Turning to face Kiana, although she still looked the same as he remembered, he felt that she was no longer the same as he remembered. This girl had really changed a lot.

"Really? I think we haven't changed at all."

At this moment, Kiana also showed her usual optimistic smile. Looking at that smiling face, Mei felt a momentary daze. This feeling was just like when she was still in St. Freya. Kiana smiled like this back then, as if nothing had really changed.

"Is that so... This is a space deep within the Herrscher Core. Although it's convenient, we don't have much time to communicate like this. You should be facing Otto's threat right now, right? How is the situation?"

The atmosphere was really awkward. I don't know how Kiana was feeling, but Mei herself was having a hard time accepting it. The girl took the initiative to steer the conversation back to the main topic, saying that she didn't come to chat with Kiana, but to help them.

"... The Headmistress, Bronya, and the Class President, they did everything in their power to create an opportunity for everyone to move forward. The seniors of Anti-Entropy, Seele, Rosaria, Liliya, and those Valkyrie who still belong to Schicksal, they also contributed everything they could in their own way to the current situation. Now, Durandal, the terrified Shen Gonglin, and I are heading to the final battlefield to fight side by side for a common goal. This should be... the final battle."

Kiana explained the current situation, and the two girls ignored Shen Gonglin, who was trying to explain that she had fainted not from fright but from excessive power consumption. So what if she fainted? We're all on the same side anyway, and everyone knows you're afraid of heights.

"I see... Durandal, huh? As a partner, she's very reliable. You can trust her. Since this is the final battle, I certainly can't be absent. Let me lend you a hand..."

Knowing the current situation, Mei reached out and transferred her power to Kiana. Although she couldn't come in person, she could still give power like this in this space. Otto, the culprit who caused everything to turn out this way, she couldn't rest easy if she didn't do her part to defeat him.

"Mei, this is..."

Feeling the power filling her entire body, Kiana was somewhat surprised; this feeling was slightly familiar.

"Just like that time at the Domination Theater, wasn't it, Kiana? I will fight alongside you... Conquering Lightning, accept my power. No matter how many times, I will rebuild the peaks of your army that you have lost."

Mei smiled slightly as she offered Kiana her power. If Kiana weren't lacking in power, why would Kiana be here? Just like in the Domination Theater, she would lend Kiana a hand.

"Mei... thank you."

Kiana smiled brightly. Sure enough, Mei was still the Mei as before. No matter when she needed her, Mei would always appear before her. No matter how late she played around, Mei would always bring her a hot meal when she returned. And now, when she needed power, Mei was still the same.

"Alright, go on, there's not much time left, is there... I understand, Kiana, it's okay."

Gently urging the girl to go to the battlefield she was meant to go, Mei looked at Kiana, Mei and seemed to want to say something but couldn't. Now was not the time to say these things. They could talk a lot more when they met again.

"Hmm... I have so much to say to Mei, but I'll save it for when we meet next time, Mei. Next time, we'll be face to face... Well, I'm off now. Look forward to my amazing performance."

Clenching her fist, Kiana confidently assured Mei that this was Mei's power and she would never lose!

"... Don't lose, Kiana."

After giving her instructions, the white-haired girl responded with a confident smile.

"Of course. After all, with Mei around, it's like having the strength of a hundred people."

These familiar words reminded Mei of the past, and a smile couldn't help but appear on the girl's face. As expected of Kiana.

"That's right, then you should experience it for yourself, the power of a hundred people."

Chapter 198 The Final Battle

Knowing each other's feelings, Kiana smiled at Mei with the same smile as before. Seeing that smile, Mei couldn't help but feel relieved. What was she thinking? If it was Kiana, there would definitely be no problem.

"Mei, just you wait. Next time, I'll definitely make you my bridesmaid. Bye!"

After leaving those words, Kiana pulled Shen Gonglin and decisively left the depths of the Herrscher Core, while Mei was completely bewildered. What bridesmaid? Who's her bridesmaid? Who's whose bridesmaid?

Why did I suddenly regret giving my power to Kiana?

Meanwhile, in reality, inside the St. 537 Church, Shen Gonglin slowly opened her eyes on horseback. Before her stood Kiana's figure. She seemed to be with Durandal. Was everything she had just experienced not a dream? Kiana's figure now... truly looked like a goddess.

"Hey, Shen Gonglin, you're awake..."

Durandal, who was holding Shen Gonglin, noticed Shen Gonglin movement immediately. She had originally planned to leave him there if he didn't wake up, since with Kiana's Herrscher of the Void ability, Durandal was no longer worried about getting lost in Shen Gonglin Imaginary Space. But now that Shen Gonglin had woken up, she naturally had to take him with her. More people meant more strength.

"Hmm... Durandal, you've changed your clothes too. I really envy your ability to change outfits with a single click."

After waking up, Shen Gonglin made a comment, then sat up from his horse and Durandal's arms and looked at Kiana in front of him. Although he had been unconscious, after Kiana's explanation from deep within the Herrscher Core, he roughly understood the current situation.

Mei's power. The girl opened her blue eyes, replenished with power. The Godfall Broken Sword in Kiana's hand also changed. No matter how many times, Mei would reshape the damaged weapon for her. She was never alone, from beginning to end, she was never alone.

Xin Yan, draw your sword!

The blazing flames reignited in Kiana's hands, and in the light of the flames, the girl returned to her form Herrscher of Flamescion. This power was essential to fight against Otto.

"One slash, and it's severed!"

The image of that teacher flashed through her mind. Kiana drew her sword and cleaved through space, a display of the ultimate power of the Herrscher of the Void. With this strike, the gate to the Imaginary Space opened, and Kiana whispered, "Durandal, now's the time!"

"Clear!"

The female knight behind them was already prepared. The moment Kiana cleaved open the space, Durandal spurred the Shadow Horse forward. As she passed Kiana, the Herrscher of Flamescion jumped onto the horse. The three of them rushed into the Imaginary Space in front of them. Speaking of which, would you call this overloading?

Lost in thought, Shen Gonglin felt a sudden darkness before her eyes. When the light returned, the three of them found themselves in a strange space, plummeting downwards. A dilapidated tower appeared before them, and judging by their descent, they would break through from the top of the tower.

"Leave it to me now."

Durandal patted the neck of the Shadow Horse, and the mount carried the three of them precisely into the interior of the tower. From top to bottom, Durandal could sense that the guy was right there.

[Bianca, Kiana... and Shen Gonglin, you've finally arrived. In the name of Apocalypse, I welcome the three of you to witness this moment of welcoming the Apocalypse. But... are you truly ready?]

The moment they burst into the top of the tower, Otto's voice entered their minds. In this space, everything was now under his control. The three ignored him, and Otto's little gadgets to greet them appeared before their eyes: Imaginary Number Remnants acted as minions blocking their way. But to Kiana, these things were no problem at all!

"Durandal, you go all out and charge forward. Leave these to me."

Kiana leaped from her horse into the air, and the scorching flames swept away the enemies in front of Durandal like a tidal wave. These little things were no problem no matter how many came. The Kiana of today was no longer the B-rank Valkyrie she used to be. She was the undisputed Herrscher of Flamescion. Otto, don't you have any new tricks up your sleeve?

[Excellent. Domination has been exhausted, and constraints have temporarily vanished, but they have bought me time and an undisturbed space, allowing me to surpass the Herrscher and reach the level of the gods.]

Otto appeared in front of them. The former bishop of Schicksal floated leisurely in the air, and Kiana launched her attack the moment he appeared. This guy, die!

No matter what his reasons are, no matter what grand principles he has, the pain he has caused her is real. Kiana has matured, but that doesn't mean she will let Otto go. This guy now wants to sacrifice everything they cherish to achieve his goals. Kiana will not let him have his way!

[Don't rush... My heroes, I am truly grateful to you. Whether in the past or now, I have never wanted to lie to you, never wanted to plunge you into despair. Of course, I wouldn't disregard your dignity and turn away to take care of you. As for how to end this fictitious power, that's for you to ponder yourselves. As things are now, it's not an obstacle, is it?]

He nimbly dodged the attacks of the Herrscher of Flamescion, and also avoided Shen Gonglin's air-to-air missile. The current environment was really not suitable for fighting, and this guy didn't seem to have the intention of fighting them seriously here.

"Durandal, I can see the ground!"

Almost at a ninety-degree angle, Kiana flashed back onto her horse and shouted to Durandal about the situation before Durandal. After such a long charge, she could finally see the ground, and there lay the real battlefield.

"Understood. Prepare for landing and proceed with the next phase of the battle!"

Having broken through the final obstacle, Durandal and the other two landed on an open space. The golden object shimmering in front of them immediately caught their attention. The Imaginary Tree Seed —that must be the core of this space... But what they needed to pay more attention to was the person who had appeared openly before them.

Otto Apocalypse.

"Wait, as the hosts here, how can you expect me to... not fulfill my duty as a host?"

Chapter 199 I'll Kill Even Gods!

Otto appeared out of nowhere and stood before the three. The blond bishop bowed gracefully. Then, before Kiana and the others could react, black feathers appeared instantly, and Otto's appearance changed drastically. Black armor covered his body. This was how he first received the gift from the Imaginary Tree. In this state, Otto could truly be called a false god.

They had already said everything they needed to say. Now, only battle could express their understanding of each other. The three exchanged glances, and Kiana charged forward with the Greatsword of the Burning Flames. Shen Gonglin switched to her Herrscher of the Void form and summoned the Spear of the Void. Durandal, wielding the Black Diamond Knight Lance, attacked alongside Kiana. Although they hadn't trained together, their tacit understanding in fighting side by side had been present from the very beginning.

"You look like a character from a Chinese fairy tale, how disgusting can you be? Go to hell!"

A golden halo flashed, Shen Gonglin appeared from space, wielding the Spear of the Void and thrusting it fiercely at Otto's head. His face was covered by a black mask; it was unclear where he had obtained his vision. The wing-like metal behind the pseudo-god Otto blocked Shen Gonglin's attack. Not only that, he also effortlessly constructed a golden barrier to block the combined attack of Durandal and Kiana. In this state, Otto could be described as limitless.

"Annihilation returns to this place, and new stars are born from it... This power belongs neither to mortals nor to the Herrscher. It is the original form of the Imaginary Authority, the embodiment of the truth of the vast world. Come and savor the power of this false god."

As if showing off, Otto explained his power to Shen Gonglin and the others. With a single burst of strength, he blasted the three of them away. Then, the intersecting metal rings expanded infinitely, blocking their path of attack. Not only that, but the rings kept getting closer to them. It seemed that Otto was quite satisfied with his power.

"A mere false god? Even if he were a real god, I'd kill him without hesitation!"

Together with Durandal, they gripped the knight's lance tightly and charged at the metal barrier. A surge of immense force surged through them, and the three gritted their teeth and persevered. The abyss, representing annihilation, unleashed its own power, and the sound of metal shattering filled the air. Joy appeared on their faces as they continued their advance, and Otto's voice came at just the right moment.

"Come on, my heroes, I've been waiting to fall for far too long."

What is this guy barking about? This sarcastic encouragement really annoyed Shen Gonglin. She really wanted to pin this guy to the ground and beat Shen Gonglin up right now. Kiana was also rushing forward, responded to Otto with the same feeling.

"It's so noisy. Can you please shut up? We're about to beat up your disgusting face. Please wait a minute, don't rush."

The girl's statement surprised both Shen Gonglin and Durandal. They looked at Kiana in astonishment, but Kiana just rolled her eyes. What was so strange about that? She had been hanging out with Shen Gonglin for so long, so what was wrong with her speaking in a slightly sarcastic tone?

"Haha, okay, okay, my acting skills sometimes make me uncomfortable, but if you can do it, then go ahead."

Otto extended an invitation, and how could Shen Gonglin and the others refuse? The metal barrier shattered, Durandal stopped her knight's lance. She had been responsible for most of the momentum during the previous charge. In that instant, Kiana and Shen Gonglin rushed towards Otto from the left and right. The power of the Herrscher of the Void erupted at this moment, and the two of them appeared in front of Otto. Their two fair fists slammed hard into Otto's mask. A cracking sound was heard, and half of Otto's black mask was broken off. This was the spot where Kiana had struck.

"I punched you in the face, are you satisfied now?"

Kiana landed on the ground in a very cool way. The Herrscher of Flamescion took a moment to look at Shen Gonglin. She noticed Shen Gonglin's right hand trembling slightly behind her back. Why did this guy have to imitate her and punch the armor? It hurts now, doesn't it?

"You have indeed grown... But come, this is authority, true power!"

The mask shattered, revealing half of Otto's face and his green eyes. However, the former bishop of Schicksal didn't seem angry at all. On the contrary, he seemed to be happy for the power of Shen Gonglin and the others. Shen Gonglin understood this mentality. Most big bosses are more or less psychologically abnormal. Otto was probably in this state now. As a normal person, he really couldn't understand what these abnormal people were thinking.

Something seemed to have changed within him again. Golden power surged into Otto like a tidal wave. It was hard to imagine that a human could contain so much power. Was this the infinity that Einstein and Tesla spoke of? Shen Gonglin and the others were on high alert. In short, was this Otto's second form?

"Above and below heaven... I alone am supreme!"

Having gathered enough power, Otto's form changed once more. This time, it wasn't the black armor from before; the black rapidly receded, replaced by pure white. Although he didn't want to admit it, Otto's current appearance was indeed similar to that of an angel. However, his words...