Chapter 491
The three girls exchanged a smile, and then spontaneously placed Shen Gonglin in the middle. Mei looked at the portal in front of her and pondered the word "unfamiliar world." Because of the method she had just used, Mei had a vague premonition about the world on the other side of the portal. Perhaps the reunion that would happen today was only the beginning.
The four of them took a deep breath and stepped into the spatial passage before them. Their current task was to follow the guidance of that inexplicable will and find out the reason for the lack of power. After entering the portal, the familiar feeling of weightlessness instantly overwhelmed them. Shen Gonglin tried to adjust his body, but suddenly someone appeared beside him. Before Shen Gonglin could see clearly, he felt as if he had bumped into a metal plate. Well, calling it a metal plate didn't quite feel right. This slightly soft feeling... Shen Gonglin was very familiar with it.
Could it be... the Class President?
"Hey, don't mistake me for that old fogey, my physique is definitely much better than that old fogey's. You guys are finally here, I've been waiting for ages!"
The voice that reached their ears was incredibly lively; just hearing it made them imagine what a lovely girl it was. The one who caught Shen Gonglin while flying through the air on a sword was none other than the Herrscher of Consciousness, who had previously interacted with Shen Gonglin. Below them lay the cold, dry lunar soil, surrounded by steep, cage-like rock walls. The endless darkness above seemed to swallow all the starlight. Had they emerged from the Sea of Quantum? This should still be the surface of the moon, but why did it feel... like this wasn't the same moon they had explored with Durandal and the others?
Could it be that there are two moons?
"Hey! We finally meet again, why aren't you looking at me? I knew Kurumi was right, men need to constantly make their presence felt, otherwise they'll all forget about you. Look at me now, and don't look at anyone else!"
Shen Gonglin's "ignoring" made the Herrscher of Consciousness caught him very unhappy. The girl cupped Shen Gonglin's face and forced him to look at her. In this empty, silent and strange space, the lively Herrscher of Consciousness seemed out of place with everything around him. In this seemingly still space, Little Herrscher of Consciousness was like the only living thing.
Kiana, Mei, and the others landed on the ground. The three starter families looked at the Herrscher of Consciousness and Shen Gonglin, who were still hovering in the air on their swords. Mei, who had never interacted with the Mei of Herrscher of Consciousness before, looked at that face with some hesitation. In the time she had been away, had the Class President become this kind of person? It was truly unpredictable. It really gave people a feeling that things had changed.
"Shibao? What are you doing here?"
Fixed in her gaze. Shen Gonglin finally focused her attention on the Herrscher of Herrscher of Consciousness as the Class President, yet made it clear that they were not one person. Upon hearing such a title, even the lively and spirited Herrscher of Consciousness blushed slightly. She knew she was Shen Gonglin's treasure, but calling her that in front of others still made her a little shy.
"How would I know? I was just wandering around outside when I was suddenly thrown into the Sea of Quantum. If it weren't for my extraordinary talent and abilities, I might still be wandering in the Sea of Quantum right now. This godforsaken place is really unbearable. I can only exert a little bit of my powers now... I even suspect that the old relic is secretly cheating me again."
Controlling her flying sword and landing with Shen Gonglin, the Herrscher of Consciousness glanced at the three onlookers and proudly puffed out her chest. However, no matter how much she puffed out her chest, the extent of her chest was only on par with Bronya's.
"Knowledgeable One... Herrscher of Consciousness, do you know where you are?"
Kiana stepped forward and asked the question. There was no way around it; Mei and Bronya weren't familiar with this Herrscher of Consciousness at all. Apart from Shen Gonglin, the person most familiar with her was undoubtedly Kiana herself. They had fought each other to the death, so she could be considered relatively familiar with her.
"This is the moon, but not the moon in the World Bubble you're familiar with. Well, it's too complicated to explain, because I don't understand the principle either. Anyway, come with me first, someone wants to see you."
Chapter 323 Despair and Hope
With a casual wave of her hand, the Herrscher of Consciousness was less amiable when dealing with others, especially Kiana, who had once "questioned" her. After saying this, the Herrscher of Consciousness led the way. Someone wanted to see them? Who could it be?
The four exchanged glances. No matter what, Shibao wouldn't harm them. Shen Gonglin took the lead, followed by the three little ones, St. Freya. As they walked, they observed their surroundings. This place looked like a base, unlike the dilapidated scenes Shen Gonglin had seen on the moon. Everything before them was relatively intact. Judging by the timeline, this should be what the moon looked like before.
However, it feels like everything is frozen in time.
"It's strange, isn't it? I felt the same way when I came out of the Sea of Quantum. Space, sound, even light—everything here seemed frozen and hopeless, as if some supreme will had pressed a pause button to suit its will, just like in those movies that Shen Gonglin secretly watched, where time stopped, and then... umm!"
The Herrscher of Consciousness was introducing everything around her when, seeing her so unrestrained, Shen Gonglin quickly covered her mouth. Under the strange gazes of the three little ones, knowing the contents of [Mei's Book], they also thought of some special plot. Kiana and Mei turned their gazes away somewhat awkwardly. Shen Gonglin, so you read this kind of thing in private too.
"Ptooey! You've poked me in the mouth... Anyway, if I weren't so strong, I might have been frozen in this place. Even if my power was only three-tenths of what it was before, it wouldn't matter to me. But unlike me, those unlucky guys here don't have my strength."
While speaking, she didn't forget to boast. The Herrscher of Consciousness puffed out her chest again, and when she did so, she glanced at Shen Gonglin. The meaning in her eyes couldn't be clearer. Shen Gonglin also reached out and patted the girl's head. "Impressive, impressive, really impressive. But what does 'unlucky Little Herrscher of Consciousness' mean?"
"It's the pilot inside this wrecked mech... Oh, you can't tell from consciousness, there's actually another person inside. I tried to read his memories before, and I was almost shocked. Since this place was frozen, this person has been in a conscious state, trapped in an immobile body, until his consciousness was finally worn away and he no longer existed, leaving only that one last emotion."
Describing that experience, Little Herrscher of Consciousness stuck out her tongue. What kind of torture must it have been? Even someone with her temperament couldn't help but feel nauseous after imagining it. How awful!
"This... must be incredibly frustrating."
Such a description was beyond Mei's comprehension. Along the way, through Kiana's introduction, she had gained a preliminary understanding of the girl in front of her. Now, hearing her say this, Mei did not doubt the truth of the words. After all, if she guessed correctly, this should be the time Previous Era. Mei really couldn't imagine who could endure such torture.
"No, no, that's the most surprising part. This person, after having gone through such an experience, still has... hope as the last emotion left."
The Herrscher of Consciousness shook her head; she too found it unbelievable, but if it were her, it would indeed evoke such emotions. As she could see, this unprecedentedly long period of confinement had directly destroyed the other's entire will. Yet, the remnants left by that consciousness... still burned with hope, as if, after enduring countless years of suffering, in the fading moments of consciousness, he was still learning to believe in the long-awaited light.
Hearing Shibao's words, Shen Gonglin suddenly thought of someone she had only heard of but never seen: Siegfried.
After the Kolosten incident, Durandal spoke with Shen Gonglin about her father, Kiana and Durandal's father. According to Durandal, Siegfried's current situation is similar to that of the unfortunate Little Herrscher of Consciousness mentioned earlier; he is imprisoned within Kaslana's Stigmata and has yet to give up his belief in reuniting with his family. She promised Durandal that she would work with her to rescue her father-in-law... Thinking of this, Shen Gonglin felt a little guilty. What if her father-in-law knew that she planned to kill both of his daughters? Would he attack her?
We'll definitely need Theresa's help to stop him then, since he's their father. Shen Gonglin can't just beat him up directly... Oh, right, isn't Theresa in Kaslana's Stigmata Space right now? Maybe she'll have a chance to see him beforehand?
It's a good idea to lay the groundwork for yourself in this way.
"It's hard to imagine, isn't it? I used to think he wasn't an ordinary person either. Maybe he had received Divine Sound or even been subjected to strict discipline. But if it's her, then all of that makes sense."
Little Herrscher of Consciousness shrugged, and it wasn't hard to hear her admiration for that "her" in her words. For Little Herrscher of Consciousness's personality to say something like that, Shen Gonglin and the others were also full of curiosity about the "her" she was talking about. However, Little Herrscher of Consciousness just didn't want to say it beforehand, and they didn't know who that "her" was.
"Look, there's another person frozen in place over there, just like that unlucky guy from before. The feeling I get from him is exactly the same as before. This person in front of me also has no subjective consciousness left, but also left behind an extremely strong hope... It's like he's gone mad. I even wonder if all humans become like this after going mad for tens of thousands of years. I've never seen or heard of this before."
The Herrscher of Consciousness could not offer a reasonable explanation for this. Admittedly, the deepest despair often gives rise to unfounded hope, because at that point, humanity has no other choice but to find some solace in this way. But Little Herrscher of Consciousness was the Herrscher of Consciousness, and within this hope, she ultimately perceived something.
No, no, this isn't just simple hope, but rather belief in something concrete, or perhaps, belief in a specific person. Amidst this chaotic hope, Little Herrscher of Consciousness sensed something like this, and only that person could be entrusted with such heavy hopes.
Chapter 324 The Boss's Suppression
"Let me tell you, I was very surprised at the time. How could such a thing happen? To be so superstitious before death? It's more like these two living dead were really crazy. Then I became very curious. Nothing ignites my curiosity more than seeing such irrational things in humans. But when I found out who they hoped to rely on, I understood. If it was her, she would indeed have such power."
Speaking of her previous explorations, although Little Herrscher of Consciousness wasn't the kind of bad person who would destroy what others believed in, when others showed unusual faith in certain things, she would develop an unnecessary competitive spirit and feel compelled to prove that those things were not worth believing.
If it were just a belief, that would be one thing, but if it were a person or even a thing that made these living dead so superstitious... Even I couldn't do that. Thinking back to Kiana's belief in ancient relics and not in me, Little Herrscher of Consciousness felt very unhappy. But if it was that person, Little Herrscher of Consciousness had to admit that he was indeed no match for them.
What the heck? The Herrscher of Consciousness looks like this... is it because he's convinced?
Kiana and the others were somewhat shocked by Shibao's reaction. She actually had such feelings of trust in others. This girl was fearless and seemed to think that no one in the world could be respected by her. Even a "savior" like Kevin was a fool in her eyes. And now, Shen Gonglin and the others were even more interested in the "her" she was talking about.
For Little Herrscher of Consciousness to value it so highly, it must at least be something that could save the world from extinction of the dinosaurs.
"Come with me, it's nearby. I just don't understand what those people were thinking. Since they're trapped here too, what's the point of trusting them? Aren't they in the same predicament as these unfortunate souls? They really tried to trick us into believing something they didn't understand!"
Despite saying those words, Little Herrscher of Consciousness's steps became lighter, and the girl led everyone in a jog. This feeling... Little Herrscher of Consciousness seemed to be a little dependent on the person she was talking about.
Following Little Herrscher of Consciousness's footsteps, Shen Gonglin and the others arrived at a high platform. Upon seeing the not-so-tall figure in front of them, he felt a slight disappointment, which was understandable. Shen Gonglin had previously thought that the person who could gain Little Herrscher of Consciousness's trust must at least be a ruthless person with three horns on his head. However, no matter how you looked at it, this person seemed too ordinary.
I still have to give a thumbs up to the black stockings.
The person had their back to them and was looking at the universe. Beneath their white researcher's lab coat were a pair of slender, long legs. Noticing Shen Gonglin's gaze, Little Herrscher of Consciousness covered Shen Gonglin's eyes unhappily. When she first saw her, she was also surprised, not by her face, but by the despair she felt from her. She was the one on whom the living dead placed their hopes, yet she exuded a despair that was the complete opposite of hope. And now Shen Gonglin was staring at her, which was very annoying.
She was trusted by others, and her very existence could give them hope even as they lay dying. Yet she was filled with despair. In Little Herrscher of Consciousness's eyes, this could almost be considered a betrayal. But if it was her... Little Herrscher of Consciousness was actually a little hesitant to say it.
"Originally, I wanted to teach her a lesson, but the great Herrscher of Consciousness thought, 'Forget it, there's no need to stoop to the level of these old fogies. Let's quickly restore this world to normal and then move on to the next world.' Then, the great Herrscher snapped her fingers lightly. Although it was just a mental signal, it immediately had a significant effect. With this casual gesture, the unknown power that had shrouded the entire World Bubble in the past, causing it to stagnate, quietly faded away, as if it were afraid of her. After that, the air, the gears, and all the elements that had been dormant began to flow again."
Suddenly, she began this self-praising narration. Little Herrscher of Consciousness released her hand from covering Shen Gonglin's eyes and lifted her arm, trying to get Shen Gonglin to pose with her in the "Long Live the Great Herrscher of Consciousness" pose. However, during her narration, Kiana, who had learned a little about the situation, raised her hand.
"But... this is simply not right, is it?"
Although Kiana was still a bit confused, she instinctively felt that the facts should differ from what the Herrscher of Consciousness had said. The self-aggrandizing parts in her words should be completely removed. You can only believe half of what this girl says. She has a reliable face, but the things she does are incredibly unreliable.
"Something's not right! I was just about to pack up and leave when I bumped into you guys... You're so pathetic because of a few monsters that you can't even find the door. That's hilarious! You really can't do without me. I had to give you a hand and show you the difference... Hey! Shen Gonglin, I was just saying I'd pack up and leave. I didn't mean for you to actually do it!"
While the Herrscher of Consciousness was boasting, Shen Gonglin had already circled behind her and patted her pert buttocks with a little force. This girl had been playing with her like a doll, so she had to play with her too.
It seems that all the existing Herrscher are imprisoned in special World Bubble in some way. The previous conjecture has now been confirmed. Moreover, according to the Herrscher of Consciousness, Mei and the others have gained a slight understanding of the situation of this lunar World Bubble before their arrival after carefully verifying the information she had tampered with. No, there are too many subjective impressions based solely on the Herrscher of Consciousness's account. Mei shook her head and focused her gaze on the woman who was turning around in front of her.
I've seen this person before, not in reality, but in the past of the Thirteen Flame-Chasers, or rather, in Kevin's memories, in the time machine where Kevin could still laugh. She appeared frequently there.
"I'm afraid her claims aren't all true, Dr. Mei."
The woman standing before them, dressed like a researcher, was none other than the actual leader of the Flame-Chasers. While Mei and Dr. Mei were talking, Kiana and Bronya were glancing back and forth between them. To be honest, this woman had a face that Kaslana simply couldn't resist, and she looked...
It feels like Mei has grown up. This figure is even stronger than Mei's. Will Mei become like this in the future? Kiana feels a little excited.
Chapter 325 Bloodline Suppression
"Hmm... there might be a slight difference, but in any case, it was your arrival that gave this long-forgotten World Bubble of light before its demise. As long as the result is consistent, how the process is recorded is not important."
Dr. Mei smiled slightly and said to everyone, "Although the other party has a face that is exactly the same as Mei's, the sense of credibility that the other party has is something that Mei does not yet possess. It is a feeling that is like a leader, and most importantly... Kiana glanced at the Herrscher of Consciousness who was still arguing with Shen Gonglin about patting her butt."
"No, that's not all I'm curious about... Herrscher of Consciousness, how did you...?"
Kiana hesitated, finally realizing who this person was that the Herrscher of Consciousness revered so much. Knowing the Herrscher of Rebellion's personality, Kiana was particularly curious about this matter. Why did she seem to always obey this person named Mei so obediently, and even seem like her subordinate? You know, she wasn't even this obedient in front of Shen Gonglin, and now she was still arguing with Shen Gonglin for patting her too much and was chasing after Shen Gonglin.
Mei and Bronya also looked over, harboring the same question. However, because they weren't very familiar with the Herrscher of Consciousness, they even assumed she was just a hypocrite. As if sensing Kiana's implication, the Herrscher of Consciousness looked around, then let Shen Gonglin go and somewhat awkwardly walked to Mei's side. The girl stood tall and proud, trying to show that she didn't care about the other person at all.
Damn it, this is all because of the old antique. It's like a bloodline suppression. He has all of Fu Hua's memories, so when facing Mei, the Herrscher of Consciousness always unconsciously shows a different attitude. Even his current "showing off" is useless. He knows that this is only a temporary effect. As soon as he relaxes his guard, he will show that attitude of respect and trust again, just like those pitiful people who have been trapped in their bodies for tens of thousands of years.
Tsk, isn't it all because that old relic's subconscious is too easily swayed? But this guy is indeed a bit strange; when I saw her, at that moment...
"Don't worry about the details! It's nothing. Let's not dwell on these trivial things. You probably have more important questions to ask, right?"
Shaking her head vigorously, the Herrscher of Consciousness put on an angry and embarrassed look. If she continued to argue about these things, she would beat people up without hesitation. She changed the subject, which was tantamount to admitting defeat to the Herrscher of Consciousness.
Uh... that's true.
Kiana shut her mouth and fell silent. So this was a side of her too. This Mei was really something else.
"Alright, Herrscher of Consciousness, let's put your question aside for now. I've long admired your name, Dr. Mei. Now I finally understand where those guides came from. In that Sea of Quantum, there were originally beacons you had set up beforehand. Furthermore, to prevent monsters from swarming in following the beacons, those beacons were set up so that they could only be perceived by specific ways of thinking. This is also the method by Herrscher of Consciousness and I found our way."
The reason they were able to find their World Bubble was because Dr. Mei had already set up guiding signs. For the Herrscher of Consciousness, who possessed all the memories of the Thirteen Flame-Chasers of China, and Mei, who knew the Mei of the Flame-Chasers, it was not difficult to find their way by following those "guidelines." The Herrscher of Consciousness's guidance was more likely to lead Shen Gonglin and Kiana to the Sea of Quantum they had been in before and reunite with her.
"A very fair assessment. We have long known that the so-called world we inhabit is merely a bubble that will burst at any moment. In order to escape our predetermined fate, as you have seen, in addition to resisting the effects of Honkai, we have also incorporated a small section of the uncertain zone of the Sea of Quantum into the World Bubble itself. We once opened a breach from there and sent out all sorts of probes to try to regain hope for ourselves. The guidance you have discovered is also part of such an arrangement."
It was almost like talking to yourself. Watching Mei and Dr. Mei communicate, Shen Gonglin felt like they were talking to a mirror. However, apart from their clothes, the differences between the two were clearly discernible. For example, Mei was far inferior to Dr. Mei's, which was quite astonishing. Shen Gonglin had always thought that Mei was exceptionally talented and rarely matched in terms of figure, but now Dr. Mei could easily beat her. That was truly amazing.
"Hey, what are you looking at here?"
Feeling suppressed by Mei's former leader while standing next to her, the Herrscher of Consciousness quickly ran to Shen Gonglin's side. The great Herrscher of Consciousness immediately leaned on Shen Gonglin, and feeling the pitiful touch on her back, Shen Gonglin sighed deeply. Meeting the Herrscher of Consciousness's puzzled gaze, Shen Gonglin patted her head. No matter who it was, it felt like anyone could hang the Little Herrscher of Consciousness up and beat her.
"Besides the guidance you just mentioned, there must be a second kind of guidance, right? And the source of this guidance should be her."
Bronya joined the conversation, looking at the Herrscher of Consciousness, and Dr. Mei nodded in affirmation.
"Hmm. Applying psychological suggestion... that is undoubtedly the ability of the Herrscher of Consciousness, but to be honest, I was quite surprised that we were able to achieve this cooperation. After all, we are not from the same world. Even though it was our first meeting, Hua was willing to use her power according to my suggestion. I am deeply grateful for that."
Dr. Mei smiled as she looked at the Herrscher of Consciousness, who was blushing slightly after being inexplicably patted on the head by Shen Gonglin. In terms of appearance, she looked exactly like the Hua she knew, but her personality and way of doing things were completely different.
Magnificent?
Comparing the Hua she saw in the Elysian Realm with the Herrscher of Consciousness in front of her, who looked like a cat being scratched on the belly, Mei simply couldn't reconcile the two.
"Hey, how many times have I told you not to call me that old-fashioned name?"
Being teased like this by his "former boss," Herrscher of Consciousness could only grit his teeth, feeling that he had lost all his authority.
"Hmm? Did you say that? Okay, then let's just call you Little Herrscher of Consciousness Shi or Shibao, as you always do?"
With a harmless expression on her face, Mei made the Herrscher of Consciousness feel uneasy amidst her laughter and conversation. Feeling the strange looks from those around her, the Herrscher of Consciousness couldn't hold back anymore. What was this about? She had never referred to herself like that before!
Chapter 326 Terrifying Rationality
It seems that the Herrscher of Consciousness is completely suppressed by this Dr. Mei. It's hard to imagine that someone with such an unruly personality would be so angry that she turns red in the face, or rather, she's embarrassed by being teased and joked about by an "elder." Because of the issue of address, the Herrscher of Consciousness is even gritting her teeth. Doesn't she leave her any face at all? She feels that her glorious image in the hearts of Shen Gonglin and the others has been completely destroyed.
"Hehe, alright, let's get back to our previous topic. I think you all have a basic understanding of the situation now. So, what do you think of my proposal?"
She covered her mouth and chuckled softly. Dr. Mei now appeared intellectual and elegant, without any of the despair that Little Herrscher of Consciousness had felt before. The Herrscher girl pouted. The girl who was naturally suppressed next to her ran to Shen Gonglin's side again. Shen Gonglin, who had been trying to understand what they were talking about, was now a little confused. Dr. Mei's suggestion, what was she suggesting again?
"In conclusion... the deal I made is over. For both sides at the time, it was the last chance."
Dr. Mei looked at the girls in front of her and said that she had asked Little Herrscher of Consciousness to guide them here in order to do this. At that time, she was indeed in despair. It was a problem that she had not been able to think of a solution for 50,000 years. What she had to do was not to sink into despair, but to get up as soon as possible and find a way to take on the responsibility that others trusted.
"Dr. Mei, we find it hard to believe what you've said. Regarding the deal you mentioned, you said that after realizing you were in the World Bubble, you agreed to the conditions offered by the [Successor of the Flame-Chasers] of this world, also known as the World Serpent. In exchange for the entire World Bubble becoming a tool, you allowed it to be sealed away and preserved by them. Is that what you mean?"
The quick-witted Bronya knew that Shen Gonglin hadn't understood, so she summarized the information she had just heard from Dr. Mei. The Dr. Mei in front of them now was not the Dr. Mei from 50,000 years ago. This World Bubble was a projection of that time, and the fact that the other party was willing to be preserved so still was all the work of the World Serpent. As for why the World Serpent would do this, it must be the result of their deal.
"That's one way to understand it."
Dr. Mei gave Bronya an approving look. This girl was quick-witted and very intelligent. She had thought she would have to use her words more.
"In that case... I'm afraid you'll need to explain the parts I don't understand. What benefit do you and your people get from this kind of deal with such harsh conditions?"
Mei interjected, "If this was a deal between Dr. Mei and Kevin, what were the benefits she received in return? And why has she been preserved in that frozen state until now? What was the purpose of this?"
"Time, all I need is time... I believe there is a solution to every problem; but at that time, I really didn't find any answers. So this deal will allow this World Bubble already nearing the end of its lifespan, to remain intact until they complete their plan, and will give me ample time to deduce its fate."
Dr. Mei frankly stated the purpose of her trade: she needed time to think about and deduce how to save her world, so the trade was necessary. She felt it was worthwhile to have so much time to think.
Mei was speechless. Time? Even if the other person was thinking in that immobile prison, even if those she led would become vegetative as a result? This Mei, in a certain aspect, was frighteningly rational.
"I know what you're thinking, but it's better than having no chance at all, right? Back then, they all agreed to the proposal. Of course, I also know that this is not a decision people would make under normal circumstances. What I went through may seem to you as worse than death. But you also cannot deny that some of the conclusions I came to through reflection are indeed of value in helping you."
So the line between genius and madness is very thin. This woman, who seemed full of rationality, now made Mei feel a feeling called fear. But she smiled faintly at Mei. She knew that they had begun to believe.
"If you still think this is just my side of the story, then Little Herrscher of Consciousness is in your heart, and she seems to have a good relationship with you and a deep connection with you. You can ask her to examine my thoughts and see if I am lying."
Turning his gaze to the Herrscher of Consciousness, and seeing her and Shen Gonglin's unconsciously close interaction, Dr. Mei wore a "senior smile." This gesture made Little Herrscher of Consciousness purse her lips; she was putting on quite a show. This air of complete control and absolute authority was truly intimidating. Before Xiao Shi arrived, she wondered who had been emanating that despair...
Suppressed by her former boss's bloodline, Little Herrscher of Consciousness subconsciously didn't want to do anything that would damage her "prestige." Seeing that everyone's eyes were on her, Little Herrscher of Consciousness nodded, which could be considered as agreeing with what she said.
"... To be honest, she didn't lie to us... But let me correct you again, I told you not to call me that! I'm not a little kid!"
I'm really bothered by one thing Dr. Mei said, "Little Herrscher of Consciousness, Little Herrscher of Consciousness," it feels like she's calling me a child. The inexplicable sense of oppression is already annoying, and now she's being called that. The great Herrscher of Consciousness is very unhappy.
"Excuse me, then... would it be better to just call you Hua?"
Dr. Mei readily agreed, but this was still not accepted by the Herrscher of Consciousness. Although she possessed all of Hua's memories, she was not that old relic. Under Dr. Mei's complete suppression, the originally sharp-tongued Herrscher of Consciousness could only manage to stammer out a complete sentence. Kiana, Bronya, and the others looked at the Herrscher of Consciousness with some speechlessness.
This guy is no match for Dr. Mei at all. Where did his arrogant and unruly demeanor go? When facing Dr. Mei, this guy is as easy to manipulate as an immature child. Mei can imagine that anyone who lived through that era would probably be captivated by the charisma of this de facto leader of humanity. And the Herrscher of Consciousness, who possesses the memories of the Class President, has fallen victim to this.