The Herrscher of the Void Says So / Herrscher of the Void: Farewell. Drown in the Ideals You Cling To
"You are indeed very... remarkable—"
It's not about your skills in charming women...
Cecilia was resurrected, and Bella was brought before me—
Oh...
You won. You grasped the softest part of Sirin's heart, successfully extinguishing her anger and allowing that hope, which should not have existed, to take root, sprout, and grow strong.
But--"
Chapter 820 The Herrscher of the Void Speaks
She—did not win!
Never!
The Herrscher of the Void's molten gold pupils were fixed on Gwen, as if trying to find something in his eyes, which bore a resemblance to Kiana's—
"I lost, not because of what she did, but because you put everything in her hands and made her the happiest person in the world."
His slightly ethereal, arrogant tone was filled with disdain and dissatisfaction towards Kiana.
"And she was just a coward who did nothing and could do nothing, waiting for you to put her in the warm sunshine and achieve victory within reach!"
"Um...
Is there anything else?
Seeing the Herrscher of the Void raise her chin slightly after speaking, as if she had won a victory, Gwen did not rush to refute, but instead asked a question in return.
"?"
The Herrscher of the Void's arrogance shattered instantly, and she frowned as she looked at Gwen.
"Looks like it's gone..."
Gwen, however, seemed oblivious to the Herrscher of the Void's obvious displeasure—
"So much time has passed, and you're still the same—"
A results-oriented approach only sees the final, superficial outcome, but fails to see what actually happened in the process of achieving that outcome.
Perhaps in your eyes, Kiana did nothing; I prepared everything and handed the final victory directly to her.
But is that really the case?
Gwen gazed at the Herrscher of the Void and asked slowly.
Isn't that so?
The Herrscher of the Void met Gwen's gaze without flinching or avoiding it, and coldly retorted with a question.
"Let's make a simple assumption—"
If it wasn't Kiana I met first, but you—
Only your personalities will be replaced; everything else, including your purposes and the power you possess, will be preserved.
When we first met, Kiana would warn me to be careful of trouble, and she would offer to help Mei and me when we encountered problems.
What if it were you?
In that alley, you might look down on me, or even find me a nuisance.
At school, you wouldn't pay attention to our conflicts, or even find them noisy.
With such a start, no matter how strong I am, how many things I can do, or even how much Honkai I can Honkai under my feet, what does it have to do with you?
Only Kiana, the one who kindly warns passersby and helps those in need, can get my help and become the "Kiana easy win dog" you're talking about.
If Kiana is a carry who wins without lifting a finger, then what are you?
A complete idiot who can't even beg for a favor?
Although there is an old saying that "a dying man's words are good" and "the dead are the greatest," since the Herrscher of the Void is not prepared to have a proper conversation, Gwen naturally doesn't need to give him any face.
"Snort!"
Hearing Gwen's biting sarcasm, the Herrscher of the Void snorted in dissatisfaction, but did not attempt to attack directly. Instead, she closed her eyes, seemingly wanting to avoid seeing or hearing it.
Seeing this, Gwen's expression softened slightly.
"It seems you have made some progress after all—"
At least they didn't come out and immediately start calling for my defeat, an enemy I couldn't possibly defeat.
Getting back to the main topic—
Aside from the decisive differences in personality, Kiana you claim did nothing, also did many things—
In the blink of an eye, she went from a promising young lady from a knight family to the Second Herrscher burdened with endless blood debts—
The enormous psychological gap between these two events can completely destroy a person.
However, faced with the difficulties of her past, and the identity of the Second Herrscher and the boundless blood debt brought about by the Herrscher Core within her body, Kiana was not defeated, but endured it all.
She didn't contemplate suicide, nor did she isolate herself. Instead, with boundless trepidation and fear, she continued to face this world that was no longer beautiful to her.
Every time I meet someone, I worry whether they know I'm the Second Herrscher.
If she doesn't know, should she be honest? If she is honest, how should she face the other person? If she isn't honest, how should she hide it?
If the other party knew, how should she greet their potential disdain, insults, or contempt?
Even so, despite the overwhelming pressure that could have crushed a person, she still chose to face her bleak life rather than give up and end it all.
Facing death is certainly brave, but sometimes, ending it is the most cowardly choice.
True courage is having the courage to face the darkness of life even when death is the only option.
She may not be able to resurrect those who died because of the Second Herrscher, and she's even powerless against you, who have perpetuated that anger, but she hasn't given up; instead, she's persisted.
She trained and studied relentlessly, all in order to snatch one more survivor from the Honkai.
She tried her best to live each day, even in a world that could crush her into the dust at any moment.
She remained steadfast in her resolve, unwavering and unyielding even in the face of your incessant chatter.
Even though she couldn't do anything that seemed to make a complete decision, she never gave up and kept doing what she could as a human being!
Passion, courage, hard work, determination, and resilience...
Doesn't Kiana deserve a victory?
Gwen looked directly into the Second Herrscher's eyes and asked in a deep voice.
"Oh..."
Despite the complex and unsettling feeling emanating from Gwen's gaze, the Herrscher of the Void did not bow her head. She slowly rose, turned her back to Gwen, and walked towards the only window of the hut. Her silhouette appeared somewhat frail in the not-so-strong sunlight.
"This world is so chaotic; it is neither fair nor reasonable."
He persecutes heroes and fosters evil!
Ugliness is everywhere, beauty is nowhere to be found...
With a low, aria-like murmur, the Herrscher of the Void suddenly turned, her figure appearing slender and blurred in the sunlight streaming into the room from the window, only her pair of molten gold eyes shining brightly—
"What you consider to be a matter of course is actually the most luxurious thing in the world!"
Meeting Gwen's scrutinizing gaze, the Herrscher of the Void uttered such a sarcastic remark, which was also an indictment of the world.
"The world operates simply because of existing conditions, not because of so-called fairness, justice, or goodness."
These are merely rules or expectations set by humans based on their own understanding.
But it is precisely because of this that beautiful words appear even more lovely, and are all the more worthy of people's continuous efforts to emulate.
Faced with the Herrscher of the Void's accusations of injustice, Gwen simply responded calmly, unmoved by her words.
"Oh..."
The Herrscher of the Void didn't say anything more. After giving Gwen a deep look, she suddenly leaned back and flipped out of the window...
Chapter 821 Herrscher of the Void: Farewell, drown in your ideals.
"..."
Gwen made no move in the face of the Herrscher of the Void's departure, simply sitting quietly in place.
He could sense that the Herrscher of the Void had not completely dissipated, but it was almost gone.
Now, what the Herrscher of the Void needs is not to talk to him, but to say a final "farewell" to Kiana.
You are very lucky—
On the thick snow, which is knee-deep for an average person, the Herrscher of the Void floats in mid-air, looking down at Kiana, whom she had pulled there.
"I met him in this never-beautiful world."
"Indeed, without him, I might have become your puppet, or even disappeared completely."
Faced with the accusations from the Herrscher of the Void, Kiana nodded swiftly and agreed without hesitation.
"Oh...
It seems you have some self-awareness—
But he can't protect you forever—
The world is vast, and you have a long time ahead of you. There will come a time when he can't protect you anymore...
The Herrscher of the Void chuckled, looking down at Kiana as if issuing a life-threatening statement.
"You mean now?"
Kiana instantly conjured heavenly fire in her hand, watching the Herrscher of the Void.
"Heh... what do you think?"
The Herrscher of the Void chuckled, and behind her, Imaginary Gate silently opened—
"Will I be moved to tears by you like the protagonist in a tragic drama, only to die with regrets in the end?"
"Of course not, or rather, this was entirely within my expectations."
Kiana switched Heavenly Fire Judgment to hand cannon mode, her eyes slightly narrowed—
The two, seemingly still locked in a standoff, have actually begun a covert battle, one of the most crucial battles of all—
They were trying to seize the Herrscher of the Void Core of vital importance to both of them.
However, although the Herrscher of the Void seemed unstoppable and determined to win, both of them knew that the outcome of this battle was already predetermined...
Soon after, Kiana, leaning on the Greatsword of Annihilation, staggered to the Herrscher of the Void's side.
Even though this is her mental world, as it gradually becomes clearer, she has to follow the rules of reality even more.
Even though Kiana was prepared, she still suffered quite a bit when she tried to push the Heavenly Fire Judgment from her Remembrance into the An-Utu Mode.
Fortunately, it was all worth it.
The thick snow had melted away, leaving the scorched earth. The Herrscher of the Void was no longer the aloof figure she once was; she lay helplessly on the ground, golden particles constantly rising from her body, her form gradually becoming ethereal.
"Any last words?"
Looking at the Herrscher of the Void, who seemed to have left the stage like a Heroic Spirit from next door, Kiana sighed softly, a complicated expression on her face, and finally asked.
"...
Oh..."
After a brief eye contact with Kiana, the Herrscher of the Void let out a soft chuckle, still carrying her seemingly innate arrogance and mockery—
"Yes, I have--
Give Bella to him and let him protect her.
I'm worried about leaving you by my side.
"..."
Upon hearing this, Kiana felt a mix of helplessness and complicated emotions.
"So, in the end, you still can't let go of Bella..."
Although they haven't known each other for very long, Kiana has already accepted Bella and can feel the expectations this loyal servant has for her.