Kevin: You Little Glutton, You've Been Eating Well-You Even Dare to Eat the Stigmata Space? / Chapter 7: The Most Kaslana Person Here Is Actually the Stigmata Will

"Yes, I am Xia Ling in your subconscious."

Xia Ling nodded without hesitation.

"Then why didn't you change into **** and ***, and then strike a *** pose?"

Under Xia Ling's dumbfounded gaze, Theresa uttered a series of indescribable things that would put this dream on the list of things to be censored.

"Ah?"

"Puff--"

Seeing Xia Ling's conflicted expression, as if she were considering whether or not to actually transform, Theresa couldn't help but burst out laughing.

"Wait, you recognized me all along?"

Only then did Xia Ling realize that she had been tricked by Theresa. Enraged and embarrassed, she immediately lunged at Theresa.

Then they came up empty-handed.

"You idiot Xia Ling, how could I not recognize you?"

Casually picking up the delicious treat that had come to her door, Dereilingmeng wuyiqibalingqiliuyisha gently shook it. "So, what's the situation now?"

"The Stigmata Project has begun, or rather, it has ended. Now, the dreams of all humanity are linked together..."

Since this clone didn't have much power, Xia Ling let Theresa carry her and quickly explained the current situation.

"Then shouldn't I hurry up and leave this dream world to take charge of the overall situation?"

Theresa asked in confusion, "So why did Xia Ling stop me?"

"Because your dream has already begun to connect with other dreams."

Xia Ling said briefly, "You'll know the specifics once you go to the Dogma District and take a look. The guy next to you can also help you verify it."

"Due to the special nature of dreams, I can only ensure that I am not detected by the main network of the Stigmata Project when I am in your dream. Therefore, I must stop you before you enter the Dogma District and explain the subsequent matters clearly."

"What happened next?"

"That's right, it's about how you leave here, and I need you to do me a small favor."

Xia Ling nodded and said, "Let's talk about the former first. If you want to leave your dream, and even the several layers of dreams above your dream, the method is actually very simple."

"Vishnu, is that right?"

Otto, who was standing to the side, had already guessed the answer.

"That's right. Under the influence of the Stigmata Project, dreams are not so simple now. These dreams, which are tainted with the aura of imaginary numbers, can also become food for Vishnu."

"Then—you can eat your way out of the dream like a snake, and even trace back to the Imaginary Energy that is currently permeating your body, to find the culprit that trapped you in the dream."

"But there's a prerequisite," Otto added. "You first have to become powerful enough, or rather, you need to devour some dreams to allow your Vishnu Gene to adapt to this strange food."

"And the materials consumed..."

Otto smiled, completely unconcerned about his own survival.

"This..."

Theresa's expression showed some hesitation.

"Huh? Otto, you too... never mind."

Seeing Theresa's conflicted expression, Xia Ling sighed.

"I'm sorry, Theresa, you might need to order some more food."

This time, Theresa's expression really changed.

"Xia Ling?"

"Uh... it's a little embarrassing to say, but the favor I want you to do is actually similar to the Otto in your subconscious."

Xia Ling opened her arms.

"Please... devour this body of mine as well."

Chapter Six Kevin: Little glutton, you're eating quite well, you even dare to eat from the Stigmata Space?

"Are you kidding me, Xia Ling?"

"Of course not, which is why I insisted on stopping you in your dream."

Xia Ling shrugged. "Only in this way can I use your belly to smuggle this core out—as for the destination, you'll find out when we get there."

"And the things besides this core are indeed... a supplement for you? After all, even if you don't eat it, I will have to destroy the rest of the energy components. Without the protection of your dream, these energies will expose my whereabouts at any time."

"Oh, I see. You scared me..."

Theresa breathed a sigh of relief. She thought Xia Ling was going to do something to make her faint again, and she didn't want to repeat Highmore and Wendy's experience...

"But you, you're definitely saying that on purpose to scare me, aren't you!"

Realizing what was happening, Theresa suddenly bit Xia Ling's earlobe.

"Hmm, that's it!"

Unexpectedly, Xia Ling, whose sensitive spot was being sucked by Theresa, did not soften as usual, but instead stood up proudly.

"This time I'm just offering myself up to be devoured by you, so this body is entirely made of energy. No matter what you do to me, you won't feel anything, hehe, what can I do now?"

"No way?" Theresa scoffed. "If you're so capable, then never come back to Earth, or you'll be in for a world of hurt!"

"That's something I'll have to worry about later~"

As she spoke, Xia Ling's body trembled violently, instantly transforming into a ball of dissipating energy that gently enveloped Theresa.

At the same time, a Core of a Thousand Laws was also hidden within Theresa's body through Vishnu's devouring.

As for Xia Ling's real purpose...

Through this core, she can transfer a portion of her power, or rather, almost all of her power, into the Stigmata Space.

In the original work, Kevin once demonstrated the terrifying power of Finality to Theresa here, and Xia Ling also needed to use this opportunity to conduct a final verification experiment on the [magnitude] of the Finality.

As for what happens next, sending Theresa out of the space and sneaking himself into the Stigmata Main Network... that's the plan for later.

After gaining the power of Xia Ling and her own dreams, Theresa's Vishnu Gene also received a significant boost, or rather, the capital for [Dream Devouring].

After passing through seven layers of dreams, she finally arrived at a dark and deep space.

"Here it is..."

If the previous dreams could correspond to the girl's life, then this pitch-black dream left Theresa completely baffled.

"Nice to meet you, Theresa Apocalypse."

A cold yet slightly warm voice came from the darkness.

"Who?"

"The shadow of Kevin Kaslana, an artificial consciousness belonging to the Kaslana Stigmata."

"For convenience, you can also call me the Stigmata Will."

Emerging from the darkness was a man whose face was identical to Kevin's.

However, unlike Kevin, this "Kevin" does not have an expression that is devoid of Kevin.

"It seems you don't understand why things have come to this."

The voice of the Stigmata Will paused, its gaze sweeping over Theresa, its tone carrying a slight hesitation.

"And why do you have some Herrscher aura on you... never mind, it's probably because you and your partner are being a little too intimate."

"But that's not important, after all..."

"After all, there's already a precedent of a Herrscher entering this space, right?"

Another familiar voice came from the darkness.

"Hello, Theresa- senpai."

"Anna?! What are you doing here?"

Anna Saniyat is a name that is not unfamiliar to Theresa. As Cecilia's junior, Theresa also pays close attention to this girl who has also become Herrscher.

However, due to her busy schedule, she didn't have as much contact with Anna as she did with Cecilia, though Durandal did have a very good relationship with her.

"I want to know too. I was training on Coral Island when I was suddenly pulled into this mysterious Stigmata Space, and then a guy who looks just like the World Serpent Honored Master appeared and talked to me about riddles for a long time."

It's not hard to tell from Anna's words that there was a reason why the girl was pulled into Kaslana's Stigmata Space; at least her naive appearance is very Kaslana.

Theresa cast a questioning glance at the Stigmata Will beside her.

"The whole story is too complicated, so I've been waiting for you ever since I realized you were stumbling into the Stigmata Space."

"But now that you're in position, let me show you the whole story."

Stigmata Project waved his hand gently, and two illusory shadows materialized in front of him. Then, he began his explanation.

Under his explanation in "The Talisman Project", the essence of the new version of the Stigmata Project, the essence of the Stigmata Space, and the reason why they entered this place gradually became clear.

At least that's how it is for Anna. Theresa had already received Xia Ling's hints, and while Raven and Flame Willow often discussed some mysterious plans on Earth, Anna was generally not involved.

After all, even if they explained it to her, she wouldn't really understand, so their attitude towards her was simply to follow orders.

So, you mean...?

"If we want to leave here, we must pass the test and awaken the true power of the Kaslana Stigmata?"

"To be precise, it's you. Anna still has the identity of a Herrscher, so she won't be restricted once the Stigmata Project is fully launched."

The Stigmata Will gazed at Theresa and said, "Of course, you can also choose to return the way you came and have a peaceful dream."

"What if I choose the third option?"

Theresa clenched her fist.

"Since you say that the two endpoints, or starting points, of the Stigmata Project are the moon where the Finality is located and the beginning of the Stigmata Space, which is here."

"Then why can't I use Vishnu's power to completely devour this space, thereby bringing the Stigmata Project to a standstill?"

"Oh right!" Anna exclaimed in realization. "No wonder she's Theresa, she's a genius!"

"Strictly speaking, I don't recommend that you do that."

Stigmata Project sighed; his senses had detected a familiar aura.

"Why? Is it not possible for Vishnu to do this?"

"No, the Vishnu Gene can indeed... but I'm talking about a more direct external factor."

As he spoke, the voice of the Stigmata Will was suddenly distorted into some indescribable noise.

Theresa soon learned what the external factors the Stigmata Will were referring to were.

"We meet again, the new Bishop of Schicksal."

A man slowly emerged from the space.

"I am Kevin, you can also call me... Kevin Kaslana."

Chapter Seven: The most Kaslana element here is actually the Stigmata Will.

"Kevin ..."

"You seem to know me quite well. Is it because of Xia Ling...?" Seeing the conflicted look in Theresa's eyes, Kevin's thoughts followed their usual path, instantly pinpointing the cause to Xia Ling.

There was no way around it; after inheriting the Origin, this guy's style of doing things in World Serpent became somewhat... unconventional, to the point that rumors even circulated that "if there are any anomalies in World Serpent, it must be Xia Ling's doing!"—a rumor that Kevin found very familiar.

"However, that's not important. World Serpent has always tried to avoid direct confrontation with organizations fighting the Honkai. So this time, I hope that you and your organization will not create obstacles on the only path to defeating the Honkai."

"The only way..." Theresa took a deep breath. "Is the Herrscher of Finality about to descend?"

"That's right. Not long ago, with the help of World Serpent, Xia Ling successfully resolved the potential hidden dangers of the Twelfth Herrscher, which means that the Finality coming soon."

Kevin crossed his arms and said calmly.

"For one to two years, the World Serpent does have the ability to delay the arrival of the Finality, but that is meaningless because it would make the Finality completely different from what our previous generation understood."

"From the Herrscher of Reason to the Herrscher of Corruption, although the process has been somewhat tortuous, the power of Finality, determined by the thirteen powers, is exactly the same as it was 50,000 years ago. This is also our only chance to completely defeat the Honkai."