The True Golden Finger in Honkai is Alicia!

As for Mei, she was a pleasant surprise for Gwen—

In addition to undergoing Valkyrie training like Kiana, learning to use and perform basic maintenance on various equipment, Raiden Mei, having left the kitchen behind, also began reading more specialized books under Choukai's guidance.

While Raiden Mei was far from exhibiting the talent of Dr. Mei from the previous civilization at this time, it was enough to give Gwen boundless room for imagination.

After all, everyone needs to have a dream...

Of course, although they were already attending classes with the reserves, Gwen was still responsible for their training outside of lessons—

While Gwen couldn't teach them much more than the instructors, and due to his own abilities, he knew less about many things than those instructors, his sufficiently strong power allowed the two to train themselves to the maximum extent.

Moreover, Gwen's bio-electricity, used to train fine control, had already achieved some success, allowing him to mitigate fatigue to a certain extent, as seen in urban superpower novels.

As for eliminating hidden injuries and such... that would depend on the light-based skills—

As is well known, Ultramen from outside the Land of Light, though not formally trained, lacking systematic education and support, are generally well-rounded in their skills.

At the very least, Gwen, who had acquired a set of semi-skills, knew some healing light-based techniques.

Of course, although Gwen held recovery beams and didn't have to worry about hitting his own talismans by overdoing it, his training for the two was meticulously planned with Prometheus's assistance, so there wouldn't be any out-of-character incidents.

And aside from the two Herrscher girls by his side, Gwen's strength was also steadily increasing—

With the Gene Lock, which he could now consciously activate, constantly unlocking, Gwen's mastery over his own power grew daily. The proficiency gained from Nexus and the former Dark Spark, now renamed Light and Shadow Spark, also continued to rise. Even his physical fitness steadily improved due to sufficient energy.

As for the damn Main God Space (the space of the damn Sovereign), it hadn't provided anything new, which slightly disappointed Gwen, who had expected this damned Main God Space to provide something every six months or so. However, he didn't pay it too much mind—

Even with just the Gene Lock and the power of light he currently possessed, along with the Shield of Paraj that he kept well hidden, Gwen was already much better off than his peers who were unequipped or had subpar systems...

And just as Gwen was about to spend this ordinary day as usual, a communication suddenly came through his terminal, causing Gwen, who was training alone, to stop what he was doing—

Kiana and Mei had gone to class, and Yolandale, Rita, and Anna, along with other friends, were all on missions. Gwen was temporarily alone.

"This is Gwen. Bishop Otto, do you have a mission?"

Glancing at the caller, Gwen raised an eyebrow in surprise and answered the communication.

"Gwen, a situation has arisen, and you might need to make an urgent trip."

Although his tone was still as relaxed as if it had never changed, Gwen, who had become familiar with Otto, noticed something unusual.

"Alright, send me the mission details. I can depart anytime."

Sensing that something might have gone wrong, Gwen's mind stirred, and energy surged, evaporating the sweat from his body.

He casually picked up his jacket from the side, put it on, and walked directly out of the training room.

"Alright, the information has been sent.

However, the situation is quite urgent, and you'll need to fly directly to the mission location wearing Valkyrie Knight: Moonlit Sky."

Otto didn't delay, ending the communication immediately after speaking, leaving the time for Gwen.

Upon hearing Otto's request, Gwen was somewhat surprised—

Although his tone didn't change much, this request was quite rare for Otto.

Chapter 73: The Priestess Who Walked Out of History

As for Otto's request, Gwen didn't have much of an objection.

Valkyrie Knight: Moonlit Sky's built-in power core was sufficient for flight, not requiring much of Gwen's energy reserves.

Although flying with equipment and flying with his own power had slight differences, the mental effort involved was not significant for Gwen, who was already familiar with the operation, and was still within an acceptable range.

With curiosity about the mission, Gwen opened the mission briefing. After a couple of glances, he couldn't help but frown slightly—

In short, Theresa had messed up again—

A Honkai outbreak had occurred again in Changkong City, and there had been Herrscher-level Honkai energy reactions.

To prevent the Valkyries of the Far East Branch from being harmed, Theresa Apocalypse, the former S-rank Valkyrie and branch leader, had ventured alone with the Divine Key Oath of Judas but had returned poisoned.

Murata Himeko, who was in charge of the integrated battlefield, did not act rashly. While sending Theresa back to the Hyperion for treatment, she requested reinforcements from headquarters.

And this mission was given to Gwen by Otto.

"She messed up again..."

Muttering to himself, Gwen, with a serious expression, walked out of the training room. Amidst a not-so-intense energy fluctuation, he completed the donning of Valkyrie Knight: Moonlit Sky and departed like a comet's streak of light—

Gwen remembered Theresa's famous mishap quite vividly.

However, if it were just Yuno, it wouldn't be too difficult for Gwen—

With sufficient information, Yuno alone was not too troublesome for Gwen. Merely by relying on Valkyrie Knight: Moonlit Sky, Gwen was capable of ignoring most of her abilities.

What gave Gwen a headache was the potential appearance of another person—

Yae Sakura.

Or rather, Yae Sakura, who was a simulated Herrscher with a semi-finished Ksitigarbha's Soul/Herrscher of Erosion.

Compared to Yuno, whose basic ability was simply poison... or rather, the simulated Herrscher who wasn't Yuno, if Yae Sakura's Herrscher of Erosion were to break free and unleash her authority, then Valkyrie Knight: Moonlit Sky on Gwen would become the first attack against him.

If it weren't for the fact that, in Gwen's memory, Yae Sakura's mental state was still relatively normal, and Gwen himself had prepared some countermeasures against Hiyori Maru, he might have hesitated for a moment...

"I hope it hasn't reached the worst-case scenario..."

Meanwhile, in Changkong City in the Far East, a pink figure, completely out of place among the surrounding high-rise buildings, was silently weaving through the city under the setting sun.

Clad in a somewhat damaged but very retro miko outfit, her feet clad in white tabi socks and wearing wooden geta, the maiden, who looked like a miko from history, had long cherry-colored hair and a cold glint in her blue eyes, showing discomfort with her surroundings. She also carried a long sword at her waist, clearly not someone to be trifled with.

And this miko, so out of place, was undoubtedly Yae Sakura, whom Gwen was worried about.

"Hmph, Sakura, aren't you going to give up yet?"

In the mind of this seemingly indifferent miko, a sinister voice was incessantly chattering:

"Think about that little girl. Even after hundreds of years, humans haven't changed at all. Greed, hatred, deceit, betrayal..."

After the Honkai resurgence in Changkong City, Yae Sakura followed the fluctuations of Honkai energy and found a girl who was also a Simulated Herrscher.

However, what greeted Yae Sakura was not a friendly exchange, but sharp venom and deadly toxins.

And this was the source of the few holes in her five-hundred-year-old miko outfit.

"Shut up, Hiyori Maru!"

Yae Sakura coldly silenced the chattering voice in her mind, her tone exceptionally firm:

"Give up your unrealistic fantasies. I will never let you out."

"Heh, you can keep pretending,"

The sinister voice said dismissively, with a hint of mockery:

"Without that woman, how long can you last on your own?"

"Even if I can't hold on, I'll take you down with me before you control me."

Yae Sakura replied coldly, but her subtly changing words indicated that the miko, who had been tormented by Hiyori Maru for five hundred years, was nearing her limit.

"Heh..."

Hiyori Maru let out a cold laugh and temporarily retreated.

"..."

With a sigh, Yae Sakura stood amidst the ruins, her figure appearing lonely and desolate in the sunset...

"Colonel Murata Himeko, what's the situation?"

Gwen, leaving a long trail behind him as he came from the west, entered the temporary command post on the ground after authentication and met Murata Himeko, whom he had met before.

"The situation is very bad. Theresa's condition has only been stabilized for now, but the Hyperion's medical resources are insufficient to eliminate the toxins; they can only prevent further spread.

Furthermore, during this time, the Simulated Herrscher has stopped hiding its presence and has begun to spread toxic gas extensively.

The only fortunate thing is that the opponent's poison significantly weakens as it spreads. It hasn't reached the point where we are forced to fall back yet."

Murata Himeko, without bothering with pleasantries, explained the current situation in detail.

"Thank you for your hard work."

Gwen nodded, not rushing to save Theresa, whose situation was now under control. Instead, he asked:

"Can you monitor the Simulated Herrscher's location?

If possible, send me the information.

Also, are there any other enemies in the quarantine zone?"

"Yes, the opponent's location hasn't changed. I'll send it to you now.

As for other enemies, it seems that the Honkai energy from this resurgence is not enough to sustain that Simulated Herrscher, so we haven't found any other Honkai Beasts or MANTIS yet."

Himeko nodded, sent the information to Gwen, and asked:

"Do you need me to send someone with you?"

"No need. Even Theresa was directly poisoned. Others lacking sufficient protection would be even more dangerous."

Gwen shook his head, looking at the information Himeko sent, and said:

"The commotion I'm about to cause might be quite significant. Don't act rashly. Don't send anyone into the quarantine zone until I'm out."

"Alright."

Murata Himeko didn't say anything further and nodded.

Regarding Gwen's armor, Murata Himeko had heard about it from Theresa and knew that its functions were incredibly comprehensive.

Although she highly doubted if anyone could wear such armor, which would undoubtedly have unimaginable load-bearing capacity in all aspects, given the circumstances, Murata Himeko didn't have time to ask about it and could only choose to trust Gwen.

Chapter 74: The Pockmarked Core of the Simulated Herrscher

Having received a response, Gwen turned and left the temporary command post directly.

However, after leaving the camp and not walking too far, Gwen encountered Fu Hua, who was "coincidentally" returning from scouting the quarantine zone.

"Be careful, make sure to activate full body protection. The opponent's poison can invade the body through the skin."

The two, who had been in contact over the past six months, were no longer acting as secret agents meeting in clandestine locations. Fu Hua directly issued a warning.

"Thank you, I'll be careful."

Gwen nodded, knowing that now was not the time for a long chat. He brushed past Fu Hua and entered the quarantine zone.

"Hua..."

Alicia, residing in Gwen's mind, had learned of Fu Hua's situation when Gwen contacted her. However, seeing Fu Hua "in person" now still stirred a great deal of emotion within her.

"Don't rush. Later, you'll have plenty of time to chat."

Gwen softly comforted Alicia and didn't say much more.

For now, the upcoming battle was the priority—

Gwen always teased Theresa about failing, and he didn't want to become part of that failure squad himself.

Although there was no automatic pathfinding like Judas, Gwen's speed was not slow. Before long, Gwen had already arrived at the target location given by Himeko.

As for Gwen's arrival, the Simulated Herrscher, whose Honkai energy fluctuations were incredibly conspicuous, was not unaware.

"Oh, you know to wear armor this time?"

Sitting askew on a branch of the giant tree piercing through the entire teaching building, the girl's smile was unrestrained and arrogant.

"But how long can that suit of tin you're wearing protect you?"

As the girl spoke, several vines, with hardness sufficient to pierce steel, thrust out like spears, attacking the weak points of Gwen's armor from various tricky angles.

However, before they could get close to Gwen, these vines were all blocked by a transparent barrier, unable to advance an inch.

Upon realizing that the target's equipment this time was much better than the previous short white-haired brat, the Simulated Herrscher's expression turned a bit grim, but she didn't panic because of it. More vines, accompanied by poisonous mist, swept upwards, intending to trap and wear Gwen down.

"You can try."

Responding to the Simulated Herrscher's arrogant words, Gwen ignored the vines blocked outside the barrier. He leaped into the air and broke out of the encirclement before more and more vines could completely trap him.

!

Facing Gwen charging straight at her, the Simulated Herrscher, whose name might be Yunna, panicked involuntarily and tried to dodge.

However, before the girl, who had been leisurely sitting as if on a throne, could make a move, Gwen's spear tip had already reached her.

Not being the Herrscher of the Void, the Simulated Herrscher, who lacked the ability to escape at any time, was pierced through the chest by Gwen's spear without any surprise.