Siegfried's Worries and Instructions.

"Cough..."

Startled by Kiana's rude rebuke, Siegfried coughed to cover his embarrassment. He ignored Kiana's glare and turned his gaze to Gwen, only to find Gwen also looking at him with a smile.

Trying to ignore the smile on Gwen's face, Siegfried showed a look of emotion:

"Truly, the younger generation is to be feared; they have already achieved such strength at such a young age."

When I was your age, I was probably about the same age as Kiana ...

"You stinky old man!"

Kiana, who had just been smiling, immediately raised her eyebrows and pouted in dissatisfaction upon hearing this.

"What do you mean by 'about the same as me'?"

Am I really that bad?

"Ha ha..."

Having only been able to observe and protect Kiana from the shadows for years, Siegfried burst into hearty laughter upon seeing the girl in this state.

"Kiana, you're certainly not bad either. After all, you've already mastered the basics of the Caslana family's gun-fu technique with just my intermittent and incomplete teaching."

However, humans cannot be compared to monsters.

"Say less..."

Gwen didn't mind Siegfried calling him a monster, but Siegfried's loud laughter unconsciously stirred up the Honkai Energy was gradually calming down in his body, so Gwen had to tell him to behave for now.

"The rampaging Honkai Energy within you hasn't been properly controlled yet."

"Good."

Upon hearing this, Siegfried fell silent and said no more.

Seeing this, Kiana temporarily quieted down and turned her gaze to Gwen, who was treating her stinky father.

"Gwen, are you alright?"

Do I look like something's wrong to you?

Gwen smiled upon hearing this, one hand still resting on Siegfried to help him manage the Honkai Energy, while the other hand swung the Greatsword of Heavenly Fire in a flourish, the slight flames flashing, which were particularly eye-catching in the night, reflecting a reddish glow on their faces, and appearing as a golden hue in Kiana's eyes.

"It's alright, it's alright..."

Kiana, who suddenly felt her thoughts were a bit sluggish for some reason, nodded, her words losing some of the liveliness they had shown earlier.

However, Gwen was unaware of these subtle abnormalities in Kiana's body. His movements appeared casual, but he was carefully controlling the temperature of the Greatsword of Heavenly Fire in his hand.

It should be noted that a considerable number of patriarchs in the Caslana family have died in battle, all because of the Heavenly Fire Judgment.

When this Divine Keys, which is solely focused on power, reveals its true nature, the flames of judgment will certainly turn all Honkai Beast or Honkai zombie beyond human control into ashes, but the users will also be reduced to charcoal under the extreme heat.

Five hundred years ago, Kallen's father, Otto's childhood idol Francis Kaslana, was just like that—

Kevin's ultra-low temperature gene, capable of withstanding the high temperatures of the Heavenly Fire Judgment, was passed down, but it did not manifest as a corresponding trait in his descendants.

Only Siegfried, with the help of the Hyper-Mutation Factor and Kevin, was able to express this gene, thus avoiding the fate of dying in the high temperature after using Heavenly Fire: Unleashed once.

As for the Annihilation Form above that, the Honkai Energy supplied by the user's second Herrscher Core is not something Siegfried can provide, so naturally it would not pose a threat to Siegfried's life.

However, at this moment, the destructive flames did not appear on Gwen's Heavenly Fire Judgment. Instead, it only brought Kiana and the other two a faint warmth, without the deadly high temperature. This was the result of his efforts to control it.

After all, one of the two Light Shadow Stone Gwen possessed was the Fire Shadow Stone.

Although the true power within the Herrscher Core of the Heavenly Fire Judgment is not simply flame, the fire of the Fire Shadow Stone is merely a manifestation of its power.

Having experienced the illusion of Hiyori before, Gwen's insights came in handy, suppressing the high temperature of the Heavenly Fire Judgment and leaving only a few people around him feeling warm in the night breeze.

Kiana, worried about her father, and Raiden Mei, who knew nothing about the Heavenly Fire Judgment, were unaware of this. However, Raiden Ryoma, seeing the Greatsword of Heavenly Fire in Gwen's hands as harmless as a child's toy, had a sudden thought. Recalling the information he had seen before, his gaze towards Gwen changed slightly again.

Although I haven't studied the Heavenly Fire Judgment, Raiden Ryoma have read Welt's oral descriptions and related documents unearthed from the Previous Civilization.

The contrast between the two caused Raiden Ryoma to feel a sense of shock, and he unconsciously came to accept Siegfried's assessment of him as a "monster".

At the same time, Raiden Ryoma also felt a surge of curiosity, but since it was Siegfried's weapon and was still in Gwen's hands, Raiden Ryoma didn't dare to ask.

However, while Raiden Ryoma had some reservations, Siegfried didn't need to worry about them.

After Gwen withdrew his hand, Siegfried, who had also been watching the Heavenly Fire Judgment for a long time, couldn't wait to ask—

How did you do that?

How could he wield such a greatsword without his body temperature showing any abnormality?

At first, Siegfried didn't notice, but after seeing his beloved daughter move closer to the Heavenly Fire Judgment without any apparent reaction, he then noticed the Heavenly Fire Judgment's odd behavior—

It maintained the shape of a greatsword, but it did not unleash the terrifying heat that could turn people to ashes.

"Just a little trick and a lot of force to make it spin."

Gwen smiled, and with a wave of his Greatsword of Heavenly Fire, he held it horizontally in front of the two of them, allowing Siegfried to personally feel the difference.

"..."

However, Siegfried did not reach out to touch it, nor did he try to take back his old friend who had been with him for over ten years. He simply gazed at it silently for a long time, then suddenly let out a long sigh—

"Call...

It seems you are his destined comrade-in-arms...

Siegfried reluctantly looked away from the Greatsword of Heavenly Fire, a smile appearing on his face.

"Now that you have become the head of the Caslana family, then take back the Heavenly Fire Judgment passed down from your ancestors. It will be a legitimate way to restore the family's reputation."

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Chapter 293 Siegfried's Worries and Entrustment.

"Oh..."

Upon hearing this, Gwen put down the Heavenly Fire Judgment, chuckled lightly, and shook his head slightly.

"Caslana's bloodline has been passed down for thousands of years. The so-called family will neither prosper more because of this name, nor will the loss of this name cause people's lives to plummet."

For most people, the so-called family is more of a constraint.

For those who just want to live their own lives, their family is more like a mountain weighing on their heads.

Those with exceptional talent and ambition will naturally not be overlooked in this era.

I will take the Heavenly Fire Judgment back with me and erase the old scores. As for the family...

As long as Caslana's bloodline remains unbroken, and as long as there are still people fighting on the battlefield against the Honkai, then whether or not there is a family makes no difference, doesn't it?

"...

Ha ha..."

Upon hearing this, Siegfried remained silent for a moment, then burst into laughter—

"I've lived all these years, yet I'm not as insightful as you..."

Siegfried, who had also run away from home in his youth, instantly understood the meaning behind Gwen's words, but after laughing, a hint of melancholy appeared on his face.

"That's fine, but without that atmosphere, the younger generation will ultimately have fewer opportunities to embark on this path."

"That's not a problem either. After all, in the past few decades, geniuses have gradually emerged from the general public. Humanity's reliance on special families like the Caslana and Schariac has decreased significantly, and there's no need to make those less talented members of the clan fight desperately anymore..."

For centuries, generation after generation has dedicated themselves to this world; it's time for them to rest.

Gwen shook his head, speaking casually, and looked up at the bright moon in the sky.

"Moreover, the tide of the times is destined to fall upon us."

If we succeed, the threat of Honkai will be gone; if we fail, even a few more ordinary soldiers won't make a difference, so we might as well let them enjoy a few more days of peace..."

Gwen's tone wasn't excited, but his calm words revealed a certain air of self-assurance, which moved both Siegfried and Raiden Ryoma, two middle-aged men who had experienced the world.

"Call..."

A moment later, the Raiden Ryoma, having regained its senses, exhaled and a smile suddenly appeared on its serious face.

"I'm starting to believe what you meant by seeing the future..."

After all, a person who is full of lies would not have such an air of self-assurance.

"Because your Alliance Leader won't be deceived by a swindler?"

Upon hearing this, Gwen withdrew his gaze from the bright moon and looked at the old man who had been stern-faced since they met.

"No..."

Raiden Ryoma shook his head, looking at the composed and confident Gwen with a gentle smile.

"But someone as young as you who already shows the signs of being an outstanding person should not be the kind of person who speaks nonsense."

Of course, Welt Yang's trust was also a factor.

"Uncle, you flatter me."

Although somewhat puzzled by Raiden Ryoma's drastic change in attitude, Gwen humbly agreed and quickly steered the conversation back to the main topic—

"Now that the duel is over, you two shouldn't be planning to stop Kiana and Mei from staying, right?"

"..."

Upon hearing this question, even though Siegfried and Raiden Ryoma were mentally prepared, they couldn't help but fall silent for a moment.

Finally, it was Siegfried who broke the somewhat stiff silence—

"I'd rather lose than bet, but I still don't support it—"

As he spoke, Siegfried glanced at Kiana looked somewhat tired for some reason.

"Kiana, are you planning to stay here, or go to America with Dad?"

Although it's not known for developing individual combat skills, there's a teacher there who might be a good fit for you.

"Me too..."

Raiden Ryoma sighed softly and looked at his daughter beside him.

"Mei, you must think it through before making a decision—"

For you, Schicksal is truly dangerous.

"But only here with me can they grow up quickly, solve the hidden dangers in their bodies, and face a future full of crises."

Gwen then spoke up at the opportune moment, looking at the two girls with different expressions, and said slowly.

"Father, I have made my decision."

Faced with the choice that had finally returned to her, Raiden Mei pursed her lips, and without hesitation, met her father's gaze and gave her answer.

"Moreover, I also believe that Gwen can protect me in Schicksal."

"Call..."

Upon receiving his daughter's unwavering answer, Raiden Ryoma closed his eyes and exhaled a breath of stale air. When he opened his eyes again and looked at his daughter, he felt a sense of relief, and his heart was not as bitter as he had expected.

Mei, you've grown up...

In that case, your father respects your choice.

Just remember, after making a choice, you must take responsibility for it...

Raiden Ryoma began to teach his daughter, while on the other side, Kiana did not give a quick answer like Mei did, but simply lowered her head so that no one could see the expression on her face.

Kiana, what's your choice?

Looking at his daughter, who was bowing her head and remaining silent, Siegfried smiled, gently patted her shoulder, and asked softly.

"I..."

Kiana looked up, her gaze sweeping over Siegfried's empty sleeves, and looking at his face, which now bore the marks of time, a sense of panic rose within her.

Just now, for some reason, a terrifying image flashed through Kiana's mind—

In the devastated village, she, with a ferocious expression, tore off Siegfried's arm, leaving her stinking father with only one arm.

Although Kiana firmly believed it was just a baseless hallucination, the unnervingly real feeling made Kiana uneasy. Facing Siegfried's gentle smile, she became hesitant and evasive, almost instinctively giving her answer—

"I'm staying with Mei, just like Gwen."

"..."