Talking Things Through with Yae Sakura / Hey, How Do You Beat This Boss? Help!

Watching Yae Sakura help Gwen walk away, Kallen sighed, feeling somewhat helpless. Her gaze, however, fell on Kiana and Mei, who were once again staring at each other wide-eyed.

"It seems that Mr. Ida is not a liar, but his skills... seem to be somewhat lacking."

But those two...

On the other side, blood-stained, tattered clothes lay discarded on the ground. Steam rose from Gwen somewhat cramped bathtub, the rising heat casting a flushed glow on the faces of the two people alone in the room.

This had nothing to do with shyness; it was entirely due to the sweltering steam.

Moreover, Yae Sakura's eyes showed not a trace of shyness, but rather a deep sense of doubt and wariness—

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Chapter 210 Communication with Yae Sakura

"Your Excellency does not appear to have any external injuries..."

Although Yae Sakura didn't witness the entire bathing process to avoid suspicion, even the parts she saw didn't reveal any injuries. She only saw the man's firm, tight muscles, different from hers and Kallen's, and his delicate skin, as smooth as Jade Stone.

Clearly, even if it was just a polite remark, Gwen was lying.

The lies told by Gwen, a character never before seen in the script, naturally put Yae Sakura on her guard at the highest level.

Although Hiyori rarely chooses to appear under such a suspicious identity, Yae Sakura Gwen n't help but suspect that Gwyn, who suddenly appeared and exuded a suspicious aura, might be Hiyori's doing.

"Although getting a little injured wouldn't be a big deal for me, if possible, I still don't want to be hurt by that kind of thing—"

Who knows if I'll gradually become someone I'm not after that?

While splashing hot water from the tub to wash away the filth, Gwen casually answered Yae Sakura, appearing quite nonchalant, but their two pairs of azure eyes met through the rising steam.

"You... seem to know something?"

Although she suspected that the other party was Hiyori's doing, Yae Sakura couldn't suppress her impulse and asked.

"Oh..."

A slight smile played on Gwen's lips as he let out a soft chuckle.

"It seems you know something too, Miss Yae Sakura."

"I don't know what you're talking about."

Yae Sakura slowly shook her head, but her eyes were fixed on Gwen, and her hand had already quietly touched the hilt of the sword behind her.

"Let me think... the Demon in the Box?"

That's what they used to call it.

Seeing Yae Sakura like this, Gwen finally confirmed the answer to his biggest worry and felt relieved.

With a more relaxed smile Gwen rested his arms on the edge of the bathtub, leaning back and revealing his firm chest muscles. He looked directly at Yae Sakura opposite him and slowly uttered the address that made Yae Sakura's heart skip a beat. His next words completely shattered her composure—

"It seems you've been tortured here for more than just a day or two..."

For the past five hundred years, has it been creating this illusion, trying to make you see something again?

"Hiyori, if you wanted to provoke me, I admit you succeeded."

The crisp, clear light of the blade seemed to pierce through the rising steam in the room, the crimson blade pointing directly at Gwen in the bathtub.

"Hiyori?

Is that what you call that thing?

Facing the blood-red blade less than a meter away, Gwen remained unmoved, his expression still calm and composed.

"It seems that while Saintess Kallen's seal prevented that guy from wreaking havoc, it also left behind a hidden danger..."

"..."

Yae Sakura frowned slightly at Gwen's appearance, but she didn't interrupt Gwen because she had gleaned some information from Gwen words. She simply stared at him coldly, waiting for him to continue.

"Let me introduce myself, Gwen Caslana, A-Class Knight of Schicksal, who was unexpectedly pulled into this illusion."

The two girls staring at each other in the shrine right now are my companions, and the owner of that strange Tavern in front of the shrine was also dragged in with us.

Seeing this, Gwen chuckled inwardly and said leisurely in a tone that would give a certain First Herrscher had only left a residual image in the Herrscher Core, PTSD.

"If nothing unexpected happens, the reason we were pulled into this illusion is that the seal has been broken and a powerful source of Honkai is nearby replenishing it."

Having received external support, Hiyori began attempting to increase the variables and completely eliminate you—this obstacle that could provide some form of checks and balances against him.

"What is your relationship with Kallen?"

Listening to Gwen's account, Yae Sakura began to believe him somewhat. The blade of her sword, which had been pointing at Gwen, slid down slightly, no longer so sharp, but she still frowned and asked.

Although, as Gwen said, Yae Sakura Hiyori for five hundred years, she did not lose her mind or go mad as a result, and still possessed the ability to think.

Combining Gwen's previous words with the fact that the other party's appearance had many similarities to Kallen's, Yae Sakura had already begun to have some guesses in her mind.

"Regarding the relationship..."

Clan members?

Or rather, the relationship between seniors and juniors.

Seeing Yae Sakura 'Yae Sakura unexpected composure, Gwen nodded inwardly, while answering her question with an expressionless face.

"As I said, we share the same surname, the same blood flows in our veins, and we bear the same mission."

Moreover, as one of the most outstanding representatives of that dark age, the deeds of Saintess Kallen were recorded in history books for posterity to admire and learn from.

Gwen didn't mention the possibility that his Caslana bloodline might actually come from Kallen.

It might be meaningful, but it's best not to say it.

Unless...

"..."

Hearing Gwen's words, Yae Sakura's Crimson Sakura drooped even lower, and finally, the hand holding the sword fell limply, the blade slicing through the floor and disappearing into it.

As for Yae Sakura herself, she seemed to have lost all her energy and spirit, and she appeared somewhat dejected.

"Has Kallen... passed away?"

When she spoke again, Yae Sakura's voice had lost its previous crispness and clarity, becoming weathered and hoarse, as if she had aged in an instant.

"Saintess Kallen perished five hundred years ago in her struggle against the corrupt aristocracy, but her spirit continues to be passed down, inspiring generation after generation to forge ahead."

Gwen sat upright in the bathtub, his face serious, as if he were proclaiming some truth.

"..."

As if stunned by Gwen's words, Yae Sakura stared blankly at Gwen, remaining silent for a long time before slowly closing her eyes.

When Yae Sakura opened her eyes again, her face was no longer filled with sorrow as before; instead, it bore a faint smile.

"Indeed, you two are very similar..."

As she spoke, Yae Sakura took a deep breath, slowly exhaled, and looked up at Gwen, as if trying to suppress all the chaotic emotions in her heart.

"So, what are you planning to do?"

Although she already had a guess in her heart, Yae Sakura's eyes, which had regained their luster, still held a hint of scrutiny as she stared straight at Gwen.

"Of course... weed out the roots."

Gwen answer softened Yae Sakura's smile.

However, as the saying goes, "If you want to do a good job, you must first have the right tools."

Before that, please inform me of any information you have regarding Hiyori, Miss Yae Sakura.

Chapter 211 is here, how do I defeat the monster with its mechanics? Urgent!

"Good."

Yae Sakura nodded, showing no doubt about Gwen's words.

Since she is the same kind of person as Kallen, it is only natural that she would want to eliminate Hiyori.

But can Gwen, Hiyori was pulled into the illusion by Himeko, really do it?

Concealing her worries, Yae Sakura began to recount everything that seemed to have happened just yesterday.

In the dream of Yae Sakura, which she has just learned about over the past five hundred years, Hiyori is constantly trying to break down Yae Sakura's psychological defenses and take over the body that has become one with him over a long period of time.

And in these countless Sakura Samsara, Yae Sakura has clashed with Hiyori countless times.

Therefore, Yae Sakura's understanding of Hiyori was far greater than Gwen had anticipated.

However, as Yae Sakura slowly began to narrate, Gwen's mood gradually became somewhat heavy—

Although Yae Sakura knows a lot about Hiyori, her knowledge is somewhat limited.

Most of these stories concern the complex and diverse attack methods and approaches that Hiyori displayed in his past dreams, giving Gwen a clearer understanding of Hiyori's fighting style.

However, aside from this, Yae Sakura's understanding of Hiyori's true nature is quite limited.

"But regarding how to completely eliminate Hiyori..."

Yae Sakura slowly shook her head, a hint of helplessness appearing on her pretty face.

"I'm sorry, even though I've fought against it countless times, I still don't know exactly how to do it."

In this five-hundred-year dream, Hiyori appeared in various forms—

The monstrous beasts outside the village, the seemingly harmless villagers, the roadside dogs, and even... Kallen.

When talking about what Hiyori had done, Yae Sakura's eyes dimmed and her voice became heavy.

"So, anyone could be an enemy?"

Upon hearing Yae Sakura's explanation, Gwen frowned.

"Moreover, even if we find and kill Hiyori, we cannot completely resolve the issue and end this dream."

Our physical bodies outside will slowly die over time, eventually becoming an integral part of this illusion...

"..."

Upon hearing this, Yae Sakura silently shook her head—

If she knew how to kill Hiyori, she would have done it in all her dreams long ago, so why wait until now?

After a moment of silence, Yae Sakura spoke again, reminding Gwen not to take defeating Hiyori for granted—

"Gwen, be careful, what I'm talking about are just the forms and methods that Hiyori has already used."

Now that there are outsiders like you, we can't be sure if Hiyori will develop a new form and fighting style.

Moreover, being in this dream world, we could be under the surveillance of Hiyori at any time—it might be watching us right now."

As she spoke, Yae Sakura gently waved the Crimson Sakura in her hand, as if to cut down the demon lurking in the air.

"I see."

Gwen nodded, his expression serious.

Even though he was currently in an illusion and possessed a considerable advantage due to his powerful soul, Gwen did not become arrogant because of it.

If mental strength had an absolute advantage, Gwen wouldn't have been pulled into the illusion without anyone noticing.

"So... do we still need to find a way to persuade Kiana and Mei...?"

Thinking of Kiana and Mei staring at each other outside, Gwen couldn't help but feel a little troubled.

While finding teammates before a major battle is standard practice, the current situation doesn't allow him that much time to waste.

Once daylight arrives outside, Cocolia realizes something is wrong and begins a large-scale search. The three unconscious people are arrested, and the problem becomes much bigger.

However, even when considering matters concerning the survival of millions, Gwen had to confront some practical problems—

"Now... does the Miss Yae Shrine have any clothes that would suit me?"

Or could you please go to the village and buy me a set of clothes that fit?"

The clothes that were already somewhat worn out were now considered unusable; wearing them again would just leave you looking like a pile of rags.