Kevin the Sister-Bullying Fiend
Kevin's mind raced, his eyes flickered, and he asked in a deep voice.
"The power of nature is inherently a symbiotic relationship between destruction and creation. The thirteen Herrscher represent different powers that are separated from and governed by the Planet Will..."
"Therefore, each victory over a Herrscher means an opportunity for human civilization to leap forward. That's why you were able to master next-generation technologies such as the Key of God and Soul Steel so quickly through the trials of the repeated Honkai calamities of the previous generation..."
"But at the same time, the thirteen Herrscher are not only your calamity and the ladder for your civilization's Civilization Ascension, but also the chain that restrains the Planetary Consciousness from taking premature action against humanity."
"After humanity has passed the 13 trials from nature, the true will of the Honkai will break the 13 seals and unleash its ultimate terror. This is also the limitation on my descent."
The Final Herrscher toyed with the teacup in her hand, leaned back on the throne, and spoke eloquently to Kevin, seemingly happy to answer the questions of her former "brother".
Then, the girl's indifferent golden eyes paused briefly beside the maid Sirin before looking at Kevin again, her gaze revealing a hint of approval.
"I must admit, humanity's growth rate has exceeded my expectations. The 13 Herrscher who were once defeated are no longer qualified to punish you..."
"On the Siberian Wasteland, my first attempt to summon my other half using Sirin failed..."
"Are you ready? This time, I will personally conquer you!"
The Final Herrscher murmured arrogantly, extending his right hand, which held the teacup, and suddenly clenched his fingers, causing fine dust to fall from between them.
As fragments of memory were transmitted, Kevin was shocked to see the culprit who destroyed the school sculpture that night. The golden light flashing in her pupils was clearly K423, who was gradually remembering her mission, rather than Raiden Mei, whom he had mistakenly thought she was.
The man's expression shifted between light and shadow as he picked up the unconscious Himeko and sighed helplessly.
"You see, we siblings have a good relationship, can't we really talk about this some more?"
"My dear... blood is thicker than water..."
The Final Herrscher strode through the void step by step, a contemptuous sneer playing on her lips.
"What are you waiting for? Raiden Mei successfully turning the other five Herrscher against her? Or are you counting on that Hyperion airship?"
"Even if you bring out the Moonlight Throne from the previous generation, it will still be useless!"
"Thank you for teaching me so many interesting things over the years, especially human intrigue and scheming..."
Kevin's brows furrowed slightly, his sighing expression vanished, and a helpless smile appeared on his face.
"So, you're cuter when you're a little silly. I really regret teaching you bad habits..."
The Final Herrscher stroked her pointed chin, her high heels revealing her slender white toes, landing softly on the pristine white palace floor.
"God's gifts, each one comes with an exorbitant price..."
At this moment, one by one, white cubes lit up, and the surrounding space seemed to rise with an invisible, transparent high wall around the girl's feet as the axis.
"Most of the space in the South China Sea region has been cut off from this This Planet by my power and immersed in the imaginary world, so even a major collision of rules will not affect the planet itself."
"For at least three days, no one can disturb our game..."
"Chatting with me is expensive..."
As the man watched the dome gradually close, his expression suddenly changed. He spread his wings and tried to fly out of the arena created by the gods and move to a more favorable environment.
"Run, you bug!"
The Final Herrscher raised her hand and sneered. With a flick of her fingers, she gripped the space around Kevin, causing it to rapidly compress and deform. Dozens of purplish-red, cone-shaped crystals formed from Honkai energy shot towards the angel's heart and skull.
After breaking free from the spatial constraints, Kevin swung his sword with one hand, unleashing a torrent of Flame Light that clashed with the purplish-red crystals, producing a piercing metallic clang that caused the surrounding space to ripple and fold.
Speed over speed! Phase Shift!
The man's first attack failed, so he forcibly tore open the surrounding space. Although he could only move short distances within the area defined by the South China Sea region, he temporarily escaped the penetration of the purplish-red crystal cone and gained a moment's respite.
"I am everywhere!"
As the Final Herrscher roared proudly, the crystal formed by the high concentration of Honkai energy split into two, then four, and in an instant, it split into hundreds of crystals, which were scattered throughout the surrounding space.
With a deafening roar, the space within sight shattered, and the entire world transformed into an abstract painting pieced together from broken glass.
Kevin charged left and right, but not only could he not escape the purple-red crystal cones' lock, but the sharp blades aimed at him from all sides were also gathering in greater numbers.
At this moment, due to the spatial obstruction, the Godslayer was still holding Himeko in his arms, was in a disadvantageous situation. Moreover, the Honkai energy in his body had been completely depleted from the previous battles, and the situation was quite critical.
What's even more troublesome is that, after several attempts, he discovered that these high-purity crystals can both coalesce and disperse, are incredibly hard, and even the usually invincible Space Authority have difficulty interfering with their ability to locate enemies.
We can't afford to drag this out any longer; the longer it goes on, the lower our chances of winning become! The man breathed heavily, realizing that due to his previous misjudgment, he didn't have the strength to confront the Final Herrscher, and made a decisive move.
"Skyfire Annihilation!"
Kevin decisively unsealed the Skyfire Greatsword, clearing away the surrounding purplish-red crystal cones, preparing for a desperate gamble.
The light of a firefly dares not rival the brilliance of the moon! How presumptuous!
The Final Herrscher made a grasping motion with her right hand, and the purplish-red crystal cones that filled the void coalesced into a hundred-foot-long crystal blade at her beckoning. The blade was as brilliant Ruo Shui, and its entirety could be seen from every vantage point in the space.
As K423 raised his wrist and swung it out, the massive pillar of flame was sliced into countless pieces before dissipating and vanishing.
The Skyfire Greatsword, nourished by the earth's veins on the Four Islands of Japan, trembled and groaned, and tiny cracks appeared on its blade.
I can tell, another ranged mage...
Simply trying to create distance and escape will only lead to a faster death once you're exhausted.
But now he was at his last gasp. Even if he tried to close the distance and fight to the death, he probably wouldn't last long. Kevin was caught in a dilemma.
As Kevin hesitated, his elusive figure was locked onto again. The Final Herrscher pushed forward with her fingertips, causing the purplish-red crystal cones, which filled the entire world with a sense of "saturation," to squeeze inch by inch toward the Godslayer in the very center.
Kevin tried his best to break free, but exhausted, his body felt like it was stuck in mud, unable to move an inch.
As the pressure from various elemental energies surged, the man could only curl up slightly, gritting his teeth to protect Himeko in his arms, his exposed limbs bursting out in puffs of blood mist.
"Void Authority! Space-Time Shockwave!"
At the critical moment, a sudden shout from behind pierced the gap between the two sides in the decisive battle, and the solid purplish-red crystal cone suddenly exploded.
The Final Herrscher's expression twisted slightly as she clutched her left eye in Affliction. The golden aura of power in her eyes suddenly turned a deep blue.
Chapter 641, Section 671: Kevin, the Sister-Punishing Maniac
In an instant, the temple of thought created by [God] shook and collapsed, the illusory scenery before everyone's eyes shattered, and it suddenly appeared on the vast sea.
The surrounding layer of World Barrier, resembling soap bubbles, clearly severed their connection with the main world. Although they had briefly escaped the "birdcage" created by the Will of God, they were still within the "courtyard."
You... how dare you!
The Final Herrscher forcibly suppressed the feeling of detachment from her mind, her cold eyes glaring angrily ahead at the timid purple-haired girl, who was tightly holding Bella in her arms, her face deathly pale.
"Have you forgotten everything that humans have done to you, Sirin?"
Upon hearing this slightly chilling question, the Herrscher of Void became even more flustered, her mouth went dry, and her tongue seemed to be tied in knots, unable to utter a word of defense.
Just then, a hand rested on the purple-haired little girl's head from behind, stroking it, and a familiar warm current flowed through her.
Seeing the words "admit your mistake" out of the corner of her eye, Sirin suppressed her fear, gritted her teeth, and looked up directly at the [god] who had given her meaning in life.
"I haven't forgotten... but they also gave me a lot of warmth..."
No species is perfect; mistakes can be corrected...
"My brother risked his life and his past to give me a second chance at life, not to repeat each other's mistakes, but so that I could have a better life!"
The purple-haired girl became increasingly courageous as she spoke. After stealing a glance at the swaying Kevin, she couldn't help but clench her fists, her face flushed with excitement.
"My brother is indeed very bad; he's always bullying us, but he's also the one who cares about us the most..."
"Doing laundry, cooking, bringing game consoles, putting everyone to bed, buying us our favorite fruits— Sister Zero never asked him anything, yet he did these things almost every day..."
"Kiana, you like your brother a lot too, right? We even argued about who would sleep with him when we were little!"
"As long as you're willing to come back and stop hurting everyone, I'll give you everything! Even Bella!"
In a heartfelt outpouring, Sirin closed her eyes in Affliction and gently pushed the trembling Demon Dragon Bella toward her former best friend.
The Final Herrscher, "ripened" by Honkai energy, crossed his arms and chuckled, a slight smile playing on his lips a moment later.
"You agreed?"
Seeing K423's expression soften, Sirin felt a surge of joy and, despite the pain, lifted Bella was cowering in the air.
However, the smile on the Final Herrscher's face gradually faded, and her expression became indifferent and cold.
"Human emotions are indeed unreliable; perhaps that's why you failed last time..."
"You've disappointed me, Sirin..."
Kevin shook his head slightly, pulling the bewildered and worried Sirin behind him. The Final Herrscher was a tool created for a mission; to talk about feelings with it was absurd. It was better to shatter this child's illusions sooner rather than later.
"Brother, let's go! I can't hold them off for much longer..."
As the Final Herrscher her fingers wide, the South China Sea region in the Imaginary World accelerates its descent, Honkai energy continues unabated, Sirin spreads her arms and stands in front of Kevin, her voice trembling, but her tone is full of determination.
The dragon on the purple-haired girl's shoulder flapped its wings and leaped down, revealing its ferocious full form. Under the mental pressure, it lay horizontally in front of Sirin, forming the first line of defense.
"Stop talking nonsense! Let's take your Teacher Himeko first..."
Kevin sensed that the purplish-red crystal cones were gathering around him again. He immediately whispered something to Sirin, then threw her into the Spatial Rift that had opened behind him.
Although they can't leave the South China Sea region, teleporting over a hundred kilometers is no problem.
"Get out of here now, or I'll stew you when we get home!"
The man snorted coldly, raised his hand, and struck Bella's head with the back of his sword. The elegant blue-white dragon, worried about Sirin's safety, shrank its body and leaped towards the gradually closing rift.
The Final Herrscher frowned deeply and raised her hand to strike. At that moment, Kevin's Skyfire Greatsword defiantly rose upwards, instantly tearing through the encirclement of the purple-red crystal cones and forcing it back to its original position, causing the white-haired girl's chest to heave.
"Get out of here!"
"What? Trying to locate itself spatially? Looks like I made the right bet..."
Kevin turned slightly to the side, letting a purplish-red crystal cone rip a piece of flesh from his ribs. Amidst the throbbing pain, a strange smile bloomed on the man's face.
"Sirin and I estimate we've already divided up most of the Space Authority. How much control do you have left in this area? The South China Sea barrier right now is probably the limit, isn't it?"
"Furthermore, during the Siberia Great Honkai, you staked a lot on this child, didn't you? Otherwise, you wouldn't have qualified her to become a Final Herrscher..."
The Final Herrscher's offensive intensified, the piercing purple-red crystal cones relentlessly eroding Kevin's dwindling strength and willpower.
However, Kevin repeatedly avoided the vital points, using injuries to buy time, while constantly interfering with the Final Herrscher's spatial positioning. Although his face was even paler, his mocking smile became even more radiant.
"Now I understand why you abandoned the other Herrscher, but took Sirin with you..."
"The first reason is to distribute the computational burden, and the second is for the sake of her Void Authority..."
"By utilizing the connection between the two generations of Final Herrscher Host, Space Ability were greatly enhanced, enabling the complete severing and sealing off of a corner of the world..."
"Sirin's importance is something even she herself probably doesn't realize..."
"But you still didn't expect that this girl had no intention of sticking with you to the end. At the crucial moment, she actually betrayed you, taking away the most critical Void Authority, which has now caused the entire plan to collapse..."
A hint of relaxation appeared on [God's] icy face as lightning arcs, wind blades, and ice spears pierced towards Kevin.
"Congratulations, you've been outsmarted by those little tricks of human nature once again..."
The man grinned, draining the last of his Honkai energy. His Flame Greatsword swept across the sky, annihilating the energy swirling between the two men, who stood ten steps apart, gazing at each other from afar.
At the same time, the sea churned, and cracked patterns of light began to appear in the sky. The whole world was like Rubik's Cube's Cube, with space randomly pieced together in a chaotic mess.
"Sirin is now the one who holds the key to this prison. I've told her to bury this fragment of the world even deeper in the Imaginary Space ..."
"Don't even think about leaving here until you find her in the Space Corridor."
At this moment, the tug-of-war came to an end. Kevin stood on the deserted island that appeared on the sea, leaning on his sword. He had dozens of raw, gaping wounds on his body, and he had almost bled to death.
The man's expression was full of mockery; he tried to force a smile, but it was difficult.
"As for me, you won't get anything from me!"
In an instant, Kevin twisted his wrist, his eyes filled with coldness and madness, and the Skyfire Greatsword pierced through his own abdomen!
The Final Herrscher's expression changed drastically. Her wings of light flapped behind her, and as the figure fell toward the sea, she caught him in her arms.
However, the moment her arm touched Kevin's body, the taut muscles and the Abyss Flower emerging from the dying man 'Final Herrscher to stiffen.
At the same time, an irregularly shaped golden crystal was thrust into the Final Herrscher's abdomen by Kevin's limp right hand.
The white-haired girl, writhing in excruciating pain, clutched her head, screamed, and retreated. Waves of weakness washed over her as her terrifying perception of controlling the surrounding Honkai energy was gradually severed by the strange heat surging from the golden crystals.
A ruthless individual, exploiting the arrogance and weakness of divinity, leaped away to create distance, gasped for breath, and drew the Skyfire Greatsword from his abdomen, his expression sinister.
First, after falling into a complete disadvantage, Kevin was already constantly analyzing the battle situation in his mind, hoping to find the key to turning defeat into victory.
The so-called peace talks were nothing more than a means to buy as much time as possible and refine the plan.