34. Theresa: Xia Ling, Delicious / 35. Seven Thunders of Retribution: I Can't Stand Idiots

"I support you going to World Serpent... How should I put it, if you and Kiana are together, you will both think about taking on more for each other, and in the end it will turn into two idiots vying to sacrifice themselves."

"Moreover, leaving the current Anti-Entropy can indeed allow you to learn more."

"So, from a teacher's perspective, although Theresa disagrees, I'll secretly approve your application to leave school."

Xia Ling revealed a sly smile, "Don't tell Theresa ~"

"Pfft... Sister Xia Ling is the one who should be punished severely by the headmaster... Oh, Kiana should probably be included too, since she doesn't really want me to leave either."

"Oh dear... that's so unfair to me. I'm just a patient. How could I possibly defeat a fully-fledged Herrscher of Thunder?"

Xia Ling made an exaggerated expression.

"The patient can't easily deliver a blow that even I can't."

Mei chuckled and shook her head, "Then, Sister Xia Ling, I'll leave Kiana in your care. She's still that silly girl who always manages to get herself all bruised and battered..."

"I will do my best to remove any obstacles in her path, but... you know, she's never idle."

"Don't worry, I'll keep an eye on her... In dangerous situations like this, even if we're going to do it, I'll definitely be the one to go first..."

"You're the same, Sister Xia Ling... Never mind, with the headmaster around, I believe Sister Xia Ling will consider the headmaster's temper before taking action."

"Haha, I was just joking..." Xia Ling's laughter became strained, and she quickly changed the subject.

"Oh, Mei, before you leave, I have one more gift for you."

"The Second Herrscher has Companion Honkai Beast, the Fourth Herrscher also has Companion Honkai Beast, and even Bronya has her own little motorcycle... There's no reason why you shouldn't have one."

"So, I used the power of the Corrosion Key to make you a little thing. With your abilities, you should be able to transform it into a pet that obeys your commands."

As the mark in Xia Ling's hand flashed, a huge pink fox filled the entire rooftop.

"This is..."

This familiar-looking guy immediately stirred up some unpleasant memories in Mei's mind.

"That's right, it's Hi-maru."

Xia Ling revealed a mischievous smile, "This is your old rival from back then. Doesn't it feel a little familiar to see it again?"

"Thinking back to those school days, it does feel quite nostalgic..." Mei's expression became complicated. "But this guy... I can't say for sure."

"It's okay. From now on, you'll be fighting alongside it. Get used to it, okay?"

Xia Ling patted Mei's shoulder. With a height of 1.7 meters and Mei's high heels, even Xia Ling had to raise her arms slightly when floating.

"Speaking of which... how did Sister Xia Ling come up with the idea of giving me this guy as a pet...?"

Looking at the Hi-maru that Xia Ling had almost perfectly replicated, Mei couldn't help but ask in confusion.

"Well... your look, paired with a pink fox, doesn't seem so bad."

Xia Ling thought to herself: Besides, according to your early character design, you're actually Yae Sakura's awakened soul...

"Are they all in the Far Eastern style? That sounds pretty good..."

Mei placed her hand on the giant fox, and the power of conquest was immediately activated, taking this creature, which Xia Ling couldn't even classify, under her control.

"Well then, Sister Xia Ling, until we meet again."

Mei lightly leaped onto the body of Hi-maru, and then the giant fox demon flicked its tail and disappeared from Xia Ling's sight with a few steps.

"Phew... things are finally over."

Xia Ling sighed and began to check on Kiana's condition.

Kiana's physical condition seems to be okay. It's clear that although the fight looked pretty fierce, Mei was still mindful of Kiana's physical condition.

However, the situation Honkai Energy within Kiana is not so optimistic. Although Sirin cooperates in terms of power, even Sirin cannot conjure Honkai Energy air for Kiana.

Compared to Mei, Mei just absorbed the power of the entire Changkong City's Herrscher... it can only be said that Sirin and Kiana's ability to persist for so long is an unexpected testament to their excellent teamwork, making full use of every bit of Honkai Energy.

No wonder they later said that Arahanto was very easy; it turns out that Kiana had the potential to be an extreme player from the very beginning.

Xia Ling pondered silently, then casually called for Hyperion transport ship.

Because Mei absorbed the Honkai Energy, and Xia Ling also closed the Imaginary Singularity, the threat of Honkai Beast to Changkong City naturally disappeared on its own. It is believed that the two Doctor are already dealing with the aftermath.

Of course, she had another problem to deal with before returning to the Hyperion.

"So, what's going on this time?"

On the Helios, Theresa glared angrily at Xia Ling, who was sitting upright beside her.

"Uh, I said I chased Kevin away, and then I was too exhausted to keep Mei..." Xia Ling glanced at Theresa's expression and asked weakly, "Do you believe me?"

"Are you kidding me?!" Theresa couldn't help but tap Xia Ling's head with her rolled-up comic book. "How come I didn't know Kevin was so easy to beat? The way you're saying it makes it seem like I, the headmistress, did nothing but try my best to hold Kevin back!"

"Ahem, actually, Kevin still wants you to hold him back..." Seeing Theresa's increasingly hostile gaze, Xia Ling quickly adopted Gaul salute. "Wait, wait, I'll say it, okay..."

"Well... I know that Mei might go to World Serpent."

Xia Ling effortlessly uttered words that made Theresa's eyelids twitch.

"After all, if we want to save Kiana under these circumstances, Kevin's method is indeed the safest one."

"But Mei's departure... I think it was her own decision."

Chapter Thirty-Four Theresa: Xia Ling, Delicious

Xia Ling helplessly shrugged. "Actually, after Kiana and Mei decided who would win, Kevin stopped stopping me."

"I had a heart-to-heart talk with Mei, and I have a general idea of what she's thinking. Besides, I think there's nothing wrong with her thinking from her perspective."

"Saving Kiana is only one aspect. Another aspect is that if she continues to stay by Kiana's side, then next time she can only fight alongside Kiana and watch her sacrifice herself again."

"Therefore, Mei wanted to go ahead and solve the difficulties in Kiana's way, so that at least she could use all her strength to protect Kiana."

"This child... how could he be so foolish..."

"Ahem, that's how young people are. Maybe it won't be long before they look back on this moment a year from now, and they'll find many more moderate or more effective solutions."

"They'll probably feel a little embarrassed about it then."

Thinking of the famous scenic spots like the "wormhole" that she had secretly photographed, Xia Ling couldn't help but chuckle.

"Yeah, young people are just so impulsive. So, you're sure I won't beat you up like that, that's why you dare to cause trouble everywhere, right?"

Theresa grabbed Xia Ling's cheek.

"Um... yes, I'm sorry..."

"Stop acting cute, you haven't finished yet. What's this about the Seven Thunders of Retribution?"

"Well... I had already met Kevin once before this, and that's when I learned how to save Kiana."

"I guessed that Mei would most likely agree to the deal in the end, so I simply went with the flow and squeezed some money out of World Serpent."

"Besides obtaining a lot of intelligence, the other thing is this Seven Thunders of Retribution. Of course, the price is that I cannot force Mei to Mei; I must respect her own wishes."

"However... even without this deal, I would most likely have made the same choice, so, could this be considered getting something for free?"

"Hmph, I'll let you pass for now."

Theresa glanced at the notification on the terminal that they were about to reach their destination and gave a soft hum.

"Kiana needs some treatment. Let's go back to the Hyperion to settle her in first, and then we'll prepare to return to Salt Lake Base."

"It's alright, Kiana is fine this time."

It was another familiar medical procedure. Theresa felt that she had seen this scene more than once in the past month.

"Then, Ain, what about the core condition inside Kiana's body?"

"Herrscher of the Void Core and the Core of the Herrscher of Death are very stable, and there has been no imbalance due to the loss of one core."

Ain removed her mask and continued, "As for the Herrscher of Thunder Core that has disappeared, it did indeed greatly reduce the burden of core erosion on Kiana's body."

"Given her current condition, she certainly won't need to worry about her health for the next few years."

"To make an inappropriate joke, Kiana's natural lifespan is probably already higher than the average lifespan of the Kaslana family as officially recorded by Schicksal."

"We need to exclude Kevin first," Xia Ling added.

"You guys really have taken the hellish elements to the extreme." Theresa shook her head helplessly. "So, Kiana just needs to rest for a while, right?"

"Okay, let her eat and drink well, and let her rest for seven or eight days first. Then we can give her some light tasks so she can go out and relax."

Ain nodded, agreeing with Theresa's statement.

"By the way, Doctor. Ain, since World Serpent's actions have proven that removing the core is indeed effective for Kiana's physical condition, could we also remove the Core of the Herrscher of Death?"

Xia Ling suggested, "I mean, under the premise that there is no threat from Sirin's side, such as Sirin's consciousness losing the struggle or the two coexisting peacefully."

"If we exclude the threat from Sirin, your proposal is indeed feasible."

After thinking carefully for a while, Ain said, "Although the Core of the Herrscher of Death is now unexpectedly stable, it also basically means that Kiana has no way to control it. Letting it stay in Kiana's body is indeed a time bomb."

"But the problem is..." Ain shook her head slightly. "At present, this premise is unlikely to be true."

"You may not know this, but completely erasing one side of a personality in a situation similar to dual personality disorder is extremely difficult..."

"Even though Sirin had such a big advantage at Schicksal Airport, she couldn't erase Kiana's consciousness. In fact, Kiana eventually turned the tables and gained the upper hand."

"And if we want them to reconcile... let's not even talk about how to solve Sirin's problem. Just on Kiana's side, the issue of Miss Himeko is an insurmountable obstacle."

"Alas... fate is fickle. In any case, if this premise can be resolved, Xia Ling, the solution you proposed is indeed very feasible."

Ain ended the discussion with a sigh.

After a day's journey, Xia Ling finally returned to the Salt Lake Base and comfortably threw herself onto the bed.

First came the Imaginary Singularity, then the Elegy of the Sinner, and then the journey and all sorts of things, big and small. Xia Ling felt that she desperately needed to relax.

Coincidentally, because so much has happened recently, I, like Kiana, have received a nice vacation. It seems that I won't have any work until the Herrscher of Sentience storyline.

However, lying on the soft bed, Xia Ling felt as if she had forgotten something.

What is it...?

Soon, the next day, Xia Ling remembered this thing she had forgotten.

As Xia Ling opened her eyes in the morning light, she noticed a subtle change in her state compared to when she went to bed the night before.

This change specifically refers to the presence of strange things around and on oneself, as well as the Judah already unfolding in the room.

Looking at the strange accessories on Judah and Theresa, who seemed to have been tidying up for half a day, Xia Ling finally remembered what she had forgotten.

"After one day, you can do whatever you want~"

After reflecting on her recent actions and realizing that she had no room for explanation, Xia Ling simply closed her eyes.

Since escape is impossible, then perhaps...

A moment later, the door to their room suddenly opened a crack.

From the gap, the bracelet formed by the Seven Thunders of Retribution leaped out of the room as if escaping.

Along with the crack, a sound that made one blush and their heart race leaked out of the door. Seven Thunders of Retribution quickly pulled out a chain made of electromagnetic force to hold the door shut, and then rolled away at top speed.

This bracelet, which is usually blue and purple, seems to have turned a strange reddish hue today.

Chapter Thirty-Five: Seven Thunders of Retribution: I Can't Stand Idiots

"Ah..."

Xia Ling, looking like a wise old man, opened her eyes, gazed at the sunlight outside the window, and fell into deep thought.

At this point, three days had passed since she left Changkong City, and it was also her fourth day at the Salt Lake Base.

Looking back on these three days... well, never mind, it's just that my water magic skill proficiency has skyrocketed.

She had thought she could get a moment's rest while sleeping at night, but little did she know that there was something even more important in the system space: an Elysia that was already itching to make a move.

After being pulled into a QQ space created by the system, Xia Ling began her second round of battle.

In short, Xia Ling felt that she had grown a lot in these three days, in many ways.