Farewell

During the recent battle, the words in her mind resurfaced.

Following that voice, she unleashed the power within her body, which also made her fully understand her identity.

"Hmm, how are you feeling?" Ling Yuan nodded and asked.

"Hey? Friend, aren't you scared?" Xiao Shi stared at Ling Yuan, somewhat bewildered.

"So, after becoming Herrscher, you've thought it through and are ready to be my girlfriend?" Ling Yuan put his arm around Xiao Shi's shoulder.

Xiao Shi was stunned. "You..."

"What's there to care about? Kiana, Bronya, Murata Himeko, aren't they all Herrscher?"

Ling Yuan patted Xiao Shi's head and comforted him.

"That's true."

Xiao Shi nodded subconsciously, but then realized what was going on.

"No, that's not right. If that's the case, then am I the real Fu Hua?"

That's why my name is Xiao Shi.

"So you knew all along." Xiao Shi suddenly realized.

Even so, you are still my lovely Treasure Shi in my heart, and I am still your friend.

"Ling Yuan ..."

Xiao Shi stared blankly at Ling Yuan, then threw herself into his arms.

"As long as you don't leave me, that's enough."

At this moment, Xiao Shi was like a child who had lost his world, only wanting to grasp at a straw to save his life.

"Don't worry, Herrscher isn't a big deal. I'm Herrscher too," Ling Yuan comforted, gently patting Xiao Shi's back.

"Why?"

Amid Xiao Shi's surprised expression, Ling Yuan stretched out his hand into the void.

A fiery red core emerged.

Xiao Shi's pupils contracted slightly. "Herrscher Core..."

"So, Xiao Shi, I can always be your friend."

"It's Herrscher?"

Durandal's expression changed upon hearing their conversation.

In her Star Armor form, she actually lost to the Herrscher.

"Alright, Otto, that's enough for today. Thank you for your contribution." Ling Yuan put away the core, turned to look at Otto, and gave him a kind smile.

Otto: "???"

To Otto's bewildered gaze, Ling Yuan put his arm around Xiao Shi's waist.

With a slightly bewildered Xiao Shi waved goodbye to Otto.

"..."

"Anti-Entropy already has four Herrscher..."

Otto looked at the space where Ling Yuan had disappeared, and his calm voice rang out.

Kiana, Bronya, and the newly appeared Ling Yuan and the Herrscher of Knowledge (Himeko is still unknown).

"How interesting. The organization fighting against the Honkai is composed entirely of Herrscher."

After making a sarcastic remark, Otto walked towards Durandal.

In the Imaginary Space

Xiao Shi leaned completely against Ling Yuan's chest.

In her mind, nothing in the world could be trusted, and the only person she could trust was Ling Yuan.

For the first time High Fu, who was always laughing and joking, showed a confused expression.

Ling Yuan gently patted Xiao Shi's shoulder.

Although it was a bit cruel for the girl, it was already much better than being told by others that she realized it herself.

"Friend, where do you think Fu Hua herself is?" Xiao Shi suddenly asked.

"In Anti-Entropy."

"?"

"She has always been by your side."

"But why doesn't she come out and ask for her body back?" Xiao Shi asked, puzzled.

"Hmm, maybe it's because she considers you family."

"Why?"

"Regardless, you two are two souls born from the same body. Even if your wills are different, you can still be considered twins, right?" Ling Yuan said.

"That's why she didn't intend to take back her body even though she knew you were Herrscher."

"Then what about her? If she doesn't have a body, does she rely on Feather Dust for shelter?" As if she had thought of something, Xiao Shi's expression changed.

"Wow, my Xiao Shi is so smart!"

"Hmph... Wait, who's your Xiao Shi?" The smug Xiao Shi suddenly realized.

"Then, my Treasure Shi?" Ling Yuan asked with a smile, resting his head on Xiao Shi's head.

Xiao Shi: "..."

"Um, I want a name that belongs to me."

"Magnificent."

"Why?"

"Your name will be Hua (HUA)."

"But Hua is her name, isn't it?"

"Xiao Shi, I have a question for you."

"What?"

Would you like to come home with me?

"Go home?"

Then, Ling Yuan began to explain to the other party, "I am not from this world, but an existence from another world. If you leave with me, it means that you will completely sever ties with this world and will not be tempted by the Honkai."

"And after today, I will also leave this world."

"I want to go!" Xiao Shi said firmly.

"Alright, we'll go back together later," Ling Yuan said directly.

"Good!"

Xiao Shi's smile returned.

Sooner or later, a Honkai will would take over her mind, at least...

Until then, she must maintain a human demeanor.

Moreover, those memories don't belong to her; they belong to Fu Hua.

Her birth was an accident, so in this world where no one really cares, she would rather be with the people who do care about her.

"OK, when we get back later, I'll help you with the paperwork so we can go to university together."

Ling Yuan grasped Xiao Shi's hand.

Opening the Imaginary Space

The two stepped out of the Imaginary Space and saw the crowd waiting for them.

"Xiao Shi, the way you look..." Cecilia stared blankly at Xiao Shi.

The form of the Blackwing Kite disappeared, replaced by the Herrscher of Knowledge, in the form of Honkai Dress.

"It seems you already know the truth."

A crimson feather drifted down, and the Phoenix Fu Hua appeared before Xiao Shi.

"Although I'm reluctant to admit it, you are indeed the true owner of this body." Xiao Shi turned her head away.

Fu Hua looked tenderly at the proud Xiao Shi and extended her hand. "Nice to meet you, another version of me."

Little Seele next to her looked confused.

Okay, this feels so familiar.

"Hmph, for the sake of my friend, I'll reluctantly admit you're good!" Xiao Shi grabbed Fu Hua's hand, raised her head, and said arrogantly.

"Oh, right, I'll return this body to you."

Fu Hua was taken aback. "What about you? Without a body, wouldn't the Honkai's corruption be even more severe?"

"Don't worry, I've already thought about this matter."

Ling Yuan took out the black card. Ugh, wrong channel.

Chapter 139 Farewell

In the time that followed.

Xiao Shi and Fu Hua completed the handover surgery.

Xiao Shi returned her body to Fu Hua.

She herself had her consciousness resided within a feather of Feather Dust.

That's right, it's the feather that Fu Hua previously resided in.

However, the two have now been switched.

The Herrscher Core that was born inside Xiao Shi was also taken out by Tesla and placed into the System Space by Ling Yuan.

As Ling Yuan prepared to leave, Cecilia followed him.

"Cecilia, please don't go!" Theresa gripped Cecilia's hand tightly.

His blue eyes were filled with childlike innocence and stubbornness.

Cecilia smiled gently, knelt down, and gently embraced Theresa: "Theresa, I'm sorry, you should know that this is not my time."

Theresa: "..."

As Theresa saved Cecilia, Theresa eyes welled up with tears.

"Then, will we ever see each other again?"

"It will definitely happen..." Cecilia closed her eyes and gently patted Theresa's back.

Let's meet again in the future.

"Ling Yuan, are you leaving now?" Kiana looked at Ling Yuan across from her with some reluctance.

They hadn't spent much time together, but it was clear that she had developed different feelings for the man in front of her.

She didn't know why, but after learning that Ling Yuan was leaving, she felt very sad, as if she were being stabbed with a knife.

She didn't seem to notice her mother leaving even though she was standing right next to her.

"We can't just stay here forever. People will worry if we don't go back for a long time," Ling Yuan said with a smile, ruffling Kiana's hair.

Kiana was reluctant, but she understood.

This is not the world Ling Yuan belongs to.

"Captain, you are welcome to come and visit anytime," Bronya said.