Senadina's Lap Pillow and Gift; Danger Strikes in an Instant

The moment his Remembrance returned, Gwen's overloaded brain began to try to rethink things—

The capacity to accommodate and absorb multiple powers overloaded his brain.

"Um...

It's a bit soft, and this feeling...

Knee pillow?

Mei?

No, not that plump.

Kiana?

No, that's not right either, it's too thin..."

Just as Gwen was lost in thought, a soft, unfamiliar female voice rang in his ears, startling him so much that Gwen instantly forced open his heavy eyelids—

"Oh, you're awake?"

Chapter 848 Xenadia's Lap Pillow and Gift, A Crisis That Arrives in an Instant

As the surprised girl's voice reached his ears, Gwen regained more of his senses, able to feel the delicate skin brushing against his cheek and the warm touch from her fingertips.

When Gwen opened his heavy eyelids under the immense pressure, the first thing he saw was a cluster of orange-red flames...

No, those weren't flames, just hair that shone like flames.

Beneath those vibrant orange-red hairs was the surprised smile of an unfamiliar girl.

Faced with a stranger's smiling face, Gwen didn't spoil the mood by asking who they were, but instead joined in their joy with a smile.

"Yes, I'm awake..."

"Huh? I thought your first question would be who I am?"

Hearing this unexpected answer, the girl's delighted smile was now tinged with surprise.

"Then, may I ask you to tell me your name, beautiful lady?"

Even though he was still unable to move his body, Gwen remained calm and asked with a smile.

Even though most of his brain's processing power was used to digest those powers, the little Gwen managed to extract was enough for him to match the bright, pretty face in front of him with someone he remembered.

The girl's answer confirmed his guess—

"Xenadia, my name is Xenadia, which means the light of faith."

The girl smiled and said her name, seemingly worried that Gwen might misunderstand, and then flipped her small hand to show Gwen a delicate little ornament—

Do you remember this?

You brought it back from Luo Xing... the fourth planet in this star system, which is also what you call Mars.

"Certainly."

Gwen raised his hand with some effort and rubbed his still throbbing head.

"I've been thinking about you for a long time, how could I possibly forget you?"

"...

I'm sorry, I really wanted to offer any help I could, but I simply couldn't do it before.

Hearing Gwen's words, Xenadia sighed softly, her eyes dimming slightly, her voice carrying a hint of unmistakable regret—

"If I had recovered sooner, perhaps the outcome would have been better..."

"There is no need to blame yourself for this. The cocoon has been broken and the people who have suffered have won. That is enough."

Instead of blaming yourself for not doing better in the past, focus on the future and take action to make the world a better place.

Gwen laughed.

"And even though you only showed up at the last minute, didn't you still offer your support at the last minute?"

"I'm sorry, it was just something insignificant..."

"Xenadia said softly."

"I understand your desire for things to turn out better, but the way you look so guilty makes me want to give you a good beating, Xenadia."

Gwen tried to sit up but failed. Looking at her pale face, he made a joking remark.

"Huh?"

"Is there?"

Xenadia blinked, surprised.

"You're a beautiful young woman, and I'm a man who likes beautiful young women. Isn't that a perfectly normal feeling?"

Gwen laughed.

"Oh...

You're quite an interesting person...

Xenadia didn't mind Gwen's little joke and covered her mouth with a light laugh.

"I'll just accept this as a compliment."

Gwen laughed.

During the brief exchange, Gwen also checked his own condition—

Even if it can't be called good, it can be considered excellent, but it's a bit oversaturated.

After shattering the collective consciousness that could be called and represented by the "cocoon," Gwen was struck by the collapse of his power.

Gwen was not a god who wielded power, but he had fused with the Solar Divinity and possessed several Herrscher Authority, so he instantly judged the state of affairs at that time.

The far more than thirteen powers lost control after losing their subject and began to riot uncontrollably. Combined with the massive energy within the cocoon's radiation protection range, the two combined to form a gigantic scarlet flower of corruption. Once it explodes, it will inevitably cause disaster for thousands of miles, and the entire Earth and the entire Solar System will suffer.

Fortunately, although it was an unexpected development, it was still within Gwen's control.

Whether it's summoning the Izanami to dye the place, or calling on the higher-ranking Sasha to clean up the mess, it's all acceptable.

However, summoning Izanami might turn the Honkai Energy would engulf the Earth into the power of nothingness that would engulf the Earth, while summoning Sasha would put a lot of pressure on Sasha, but at the same time it could also bring some benefits to this Goddess.

Just as Gwen was about to call Sasha over to save the day and have a big meal, Xenadia, who was always wearing the Ring of Stars (anchor?) on his body, finally made a move, suppressing the impending "zombie transformation" and feeding Gwen the biggest fruit.

However, before Gwen could finish swallowing and digesting it, he was swept away by a wave of energy while absorbing it at an overclocked speed, and the digestion process was forced to run in the background. He only woke up at this moment.

According to Gwen's examination, although he was knocked unconscious by a wave when he was at his most tense, the power that had gathered did not dissipate as a result, and it still occupies most of his computing power.

Or rather, if his own energy hadn't been so immense, he probably wouldn't have woken up until he had completely digested all the spoils of war.

During his coma, Xenadia did not do anything to harm him, and may even have helped him in a little way.

"It is indeed delightful to encounter a beautiful girl like Xenadia upon waking up, but beyond that, could you tell me the background from your perspective?"

After chatting for a few minutes with this beautiful and sweet-voiced Martian deity who was currently using his lap as a pillow, Gwen, having confirmed his own condition, asked...

"Of course, but I only separated a part of my consciousness temporarily, so the account may not be complete."

Xenadia gathered her hair somewhat shyly and began to speak slowly.

Gwen did not directly ask questions about the hidden topic he had discovered, but instead acted as a quiet listener.

"In other words, before the power of the Finality went completely out of control, you slowed down the process with your own 'unsealed cocoon' nature, and used the Herrscher Authority on my body and the similar aura on the Final Sword as a catalyst to allow me to gather those powers."

After listening to Xenadia's explanation, Gwen thoughtfully summarized.

That's about it...

Xenadia smiled and nodded, then sighed softly.

"Unfortunately, compared to your size, the power I can exert is very limited, making it difficult to stop you."

Fortunately, the remnants of power that revolted were not enough to pose a significant threat.

So, at the last moment, 'I' chose to separate the Ring of Stars and go myself to suppress the waves there.

"You've really gone through a lot, Xenadia, having to suppress the out-of-control power while in that state."

After listening to Xenadia's explanation, Gwen expressed his sincere gratitude.

"It's alright. After all, helping you is also helping Luo Xing."

And..."

Xenadia smiled and shook her head, a sly glint in her eyes as she spoke.

"I'll also gain some extra benefits from doing this—"

Although those remaining powers and strengths cannot promote the growth of my 'unsealed cocoon', they will still bring some benefits—

You shouldn't mind if I absorb those things, right?

At this point, Xenadia winked playfully.

"Of course, if that benefits you, that would be even better."

Gwen smiled and shook his head.

Some of his hair peeked through the girl's thin dress and clung to her legs, the ticklish sensation adding a touch of blush to Xenadia's smiling face.

"By the way, if those things are good for you, then after I absorb the power that the Finality explodes out, is there anything I can do for you?"

Gwen asked again.

"That's true, but it will be a rather complicated project."

Moreover, as one of the most barren planets in the Solar System, the fourth planet, 'Los,' may not be able to offer any reward to its alien friends..."

Xenadia nodded gently, then sighed softly, revealing a somewhat helpless smile, and stretched out her fair little hand, highlighting her utter poverty.

"But you just helped me, didn't you?"

Gwen grasped that small, fair hand, slowly but firmly sat up, and met those bright, clear eyes—

"Since you helped me, I should help you in return."

Moreover, on a cosmic scale, Luo Xing and Earth could easily be considered as one and the same.

"..."

Xenadia paused for a moment, then smiled with delight, and placed her other hand on Gwen's.

"Real?

Very good!

Thank you for your willingness to help Luo Xing!

"It's just some things I can do."

Gwen smiled and nodded, gazing at the endless waves in the distance—

"And I was able to wake up in time thanks to your help."

Otherwise, I'm afraid I would have been asleep for a hundred or two hundred years.

"Speaking of which, how long have I been asleep?"

"This...

Sorry, I'm not really sure either.

Upon hearing this question, Xenadia looked slightly embarrassed and scratched her head.

"I am just a fragment of consciousness separated from the main body, used to help you steadily absorb power. It is already the limit to help you rise to the surface ahead of time. I am powerless to pay attention to the outside world."

"Well, hopefully it hasn't been too long and it's causing too much worry."

Gwen sighed and looked up at the sky.

This is the depths of his consciousness. Whether he needs to observe the outside world, determine how much time has passed, or contact other people, he needs to leave this place first.

Are you getting ready to leave?

Wearing an elegant white dress, appearing reserved and pure, Xenadia hesitated upon seeing Gwen's actions and asked a question.

"Well, since the person isn't dead, we should let them know as soon as possible, so they don't keep worrying."

Gwen nodded.