Herrscher of a Thousand

Vill-V's improved androids played a role in the reconstruction efforts on the Australia Continent, which proceeded steadily.

The Flame Chasers recognized the power of the Divine Keys and saw them as an important way to enhance humanity's combat strength.

With the technical accumulation from previous efforts, Vill-V found developing Divine Keys increasingly straightforward.

Within two months, the sixth Divine Key—Black Abyss White Flower—was developed.

Elysia was chosen as the adapter and user for the sixth Divine Key.

Over the next two months, Vill-V developed the second Divine Key, Thousand Worlds, One Step, and the ninth Divine Key, Star Sea Harmony.

Due to the sinking of the Mu Continent, the Stargate located there and the Sea of Quantum's Stargate, the Eye of the Abyss, disappeared together.

Thousand Worlds, One Step, due to its unique properties, was designated as the portal connecting the moon and the Sea of Quantum.

At other times, Thousand Worlds, One Step was used by Su as a tool to observe parallel worlds.

As for the other Divine Key, Elysia intuitively discovered its hidden power and naturally became the user of Star Sea Harmony.

"Mei, why are we eating in the cafeteria? Didn't Senior Kira make food?"

"..."

Mei didn't reply, busying herself with getting food for herself and Kevin.

Although Kevin was confused, he didn't say anything and sat down to eat with Mei.

"Something's wrong, this Honkai Energy fluctuation... Not good! The target is Mei."

Kevin suddenly punched at the air behind Mei. The air behind Mei rippled, and a figure was sent flying backward.

The commotion attracted the attention of everyone dining in the cafeteria.

"Who is this guy... the cafeteria chef? What's going on?"

"Please make way." Kevin moved forward, clearing a path through the crowd for Mei.

Mei stepped forward, frowning.

Did Kira Yoshikage predict this again?

Afterward, Mei took him to the laboratory and, as expected, discovered a concentrated Herrscher Core on him.

But Mei didn't dwell on that for the moment; she was contemplating Kira Yoshikage's motives.

Why did he warn me this time? Why did he stay silent during the Herrscher of Rock incident?

Mei wanted to question Kira Yoshikage, but after the incident with Elysia last time, no one was willing to confront him.

Three days later, 15 new Herrschers of the Tenth appeared in the city. After they were captured, concentrated Herrscher Cores were found on each of them, and they could wield the Authority of the previous Herrschers.

In the following days, more and more Herrschers of the Tenth appeared. Before displaying their abilities, they were indistinguishable from ordinary people, using this trait to hide among the populace.

They spread negative sentiments and attempted to incite hostility towards the Flame Chasers and Fusion Warriors.

Most Flame Chaser warriors fought for the people.

But Kira Yoshikage did not.

Anyone abnormal met their end under the bombs set by Killer Queen.

Although some members of the team disagreed with your methods, no one criticized you, as the pressure of fighting Herrschers had significantly decreased.

Not that you would have cared about their criticism anyway.

Later, the Herrschers of the Tenth discovered they couldn't incite the public against the Flame Chasers and shifted their focus to the Divine Keys.

Mei sensed the Herrschers' intentions and gathered the remaining Herrscher Cores, intending to lure out the rest of the Herrschers.

"...Then there are only two places to store the Herrscher Cores: the Golden Courtyard, or P21 Island, which is establishing the Sea of Quanta."

Listening to the discussion, Kira Yoshikage offered no opinion, merely playing with the Herrscher Core in his hand.

Everyone knew what you had been doing lately, assuming you had gone 'hunting' again.

They actually chose me? This is truly... Kira Yoshikage thought.

Kira Yoshikage was chosen by Honkai to become one of the Herrschers of the Thousand, and the Authority bestowed upon him was that of the Herrscher of Knowledge.

After a few days of experience, Kira Yoshikage's evaluation of this Authority was that it was extremely useful. The Authority directly appeared on his Stand, allowing him to kill enemies covertly without leaving his home.

Looking at Klein, who had arrived with Mobius, Kira Yoshikage smiled at her.

Klein politely nodded in return.

When do we make our move?

Don't rush, it's not time yet.

If we don't succeed soon, we'll abandon you!

Kira Yoshikage let out a disdainful laugh and severed communication with Klein.

Finally, everyone decided to concentrate the Herrscher Cores on P21 Island. Mobius returned to the laboratory to retrieve the Herrscher Cores, and Kira Yoshikage offered to accompany her.

"Here, the Herrscher Core of the First Herrscher." Mobius handed the Herrscher Core over, but Yoshikage Kira didn't catch it.

"Doctor Mobius, I'm doing this for your own good."

"Huh? What are you talking ab—"

Before he could finish speaking, Yoshikage Kira drew his blade and stabbed at Mobius's heart.

"Doctor!" Klein saw the crimson stain on Mobius's white coat and, for a moment, managed to suppress the Herrscher Core.

"This is why you're worth saving."

"Killer Queen, infiltrate her consciousness!"

"Sheer Heart Attack," Yoshikage Kira formed a thumb with his hand and then gently pressed it.

Klein clutched his head, letting out a scream, before toppling backward and falling to the ground.

"I mean, there was no need to stab me in the heart, was there?"

"You weren't going to die anyway, were you?"

"Heh, that's true." Mobius, who had fallen into a pool of blood, stood up, removed her blood-stained white coat, and then picked up Klein, who was lying on the ground.

Yoshikage Kira picked up the Herrscher Core of Reason and prepared to leave.

"Hey, what would have happened if Klein hadn't temporarily regained consciousness?" Mobius called out to Yoshikage Kira as he reached the doorway.

Moonlight shone through the door, casting Yoshikage Kira's shadow on the ground.

"Doctor, you know the outcome, don't you?"

Mobius said nothing, holding Klein as she watched Yoshikage Kira leave.

"Heh, truly cold-blooded."