The Power of Stand, Killing Herrschers in Seconds Is Inevitable

Under your influence, Pardo and Vill-V joined the Flame Chasers early. Vill-V joined the Engineering Department, but due to her previous dangerous actions, she was confined alone on an uninhabited island. It was obvious that having her around a genius would attract attention, so you chose to join the Tactical Squad, and Pardo joined the logistics of the squad you belonged to.

With the nest overturned, how can any egg remain intact? You knew that in the grand scheme of the Honkai, pursuing a life of peace and stability was clearly unrealistic.

If you wanted to live the life you desired, then the Honkai must be eradicated.

Of course, you couldn't attract the public's attention during this process.

Therefore, you needed a hero, a hero whose brilliance could completely overshadow you.

Whatever credit there was, just push it onto her.

You had someone in mind: Elysia.

Not only because she was strong enough, but also because you had leverage over her.

At 18 years old, you had successfully lived 18 years of a peaceful life. The things you cared about were few and far between.

Yoshikazu Kira, Pardo, Vill-V, Elysia, and the other Heroes.

Anything else didn't need to appear in your peaceful life.

Watching the increasingly dense Honkai energy, you knew the Herrscher of Thunder was coming.

The Honkai was beginning to show its true face.

The game of make-believe was over.

"Mission complete, fall back!"

After clearing the Honkai Beasts and Shi in this area, the woman with hair the color of flame issued orders.

Himiko, Yoshikage Kira's captain.

Twelve Shi, three Assault Class Honkai Beasts. Not too many, not too few, it wouldn't attract anyone's attention.

But...

"Good work, Boss!" Pardo ran up to Yoshikage Kira, handing him a towel and water.

Feeling the envious or relieved gazes from the surrounding team members, Yoshikage Kira sighed.

I don't want to attract attention, but...

"Thank you, Pardo."

Meanwhile...

"So bored! I want to play with Assistant!"

"Alright, don't cause trouble for Assistant."

"A day without seeing Assistant, I miss him."

"Why is it getting dark?"

"What thick clouds. Hey, Su, do you see someone in the sky?"

The heavy clouds wrapped the sky like black cloth, blocking out every bit of light. The only light was the lightning that erupted from the clouds like a divine punishment.

"Boom!" The heavenly lightning struck, announcing the arrival of the Queen of Thunder to the world!

The Honkai came without warning. The Third Honkai War arrived fiercer and more violent than ever before.

The Honkai was completely exposed to the eyes of the world, and the Flame Chasers could no longer keep the news of the Honkai contained.

"Rumble!" Thunder roared outside the plane, but Yoshikage Kira's heart was unusually calm.

Herrscher of Thunder, I'll test my abilities on you.

Let's see if my Killer Queen can deliver a fatal blow.

The Herrscher of Thunder controls electromagnetism, one of the Fundamental Forces. If controlled properly, it can directly decompose any object at the atomic level.

However, the Herrscher of Thunder chose the simplest and most brutal method: using the sky full of lightning to bring despair to people.

Under the power of nature, the steel and concrete of the city seemed so fragile.

Unlike the previous two Herrschers, the Herrscher of Thunder turned Canghai City into a living hell within minutes of its appearance.

"Remember your mission! Avoid combat as much as possible, prioritize rescuing the people of Canghai City. That is all, dismissed!" After issuing the orders, the red-haired beauty waved her hand, and the Tactical Squad members quickly threw themselves into the rescue of Canghai City.

Yoshikage Kira looked towards a certain area in the city where the Honkai energy was most concentrated, confirming his target.

"Alright, let's hurry and save people too." Looking at the girl who spoke, Yoshikage Kira still saw her signature smile, but anyone with discerning eyes could sense the sadness within it.

In the original plot, Elysia would have been confined to the base due to a decision by the wise higher-ups of the Flame Chasers.

But you convinced the higher-ups by using the excuse that Elysia would be testing Vill-V's latest developed equipment.

Considering Vill-V's bizarre equipment, to avoid unnecessary casualties, the higher-ups of the Flame Chasers compromised.

The price you paid was that Vill-V would require an explanation from you afterward.

Yoshikage Kira and Elysia searched for the Herrscher of Thunder's trace while rescuing people in sight.

"By the way, are you okay? The Honkai energy concentration here is so high. Don't try to be a hero in front of Elysia just to save face."

Looking at the Honkai energy that could only attach to the surface of his body, Yoshikage Kira nodded calmly, indicating he was fine.

"Mmm... Alright then, if you feel uncomfortable at all, remember not to push yourself." After finishing her concern for Yoshikage Kira, Elysia continued to focus on clearing the Honkai Beasts blocking their path.

"We're almost there, just ahead."

In front of Elysia's immense power, the Honkai Beasts along the way couldn't hinder their progress at all. Soon, the Herrscher of Thunder was found.

"Hmph, so it's you two ants hunting my subjects."

"How dare you!" The arrogant Queen of Thunder focused her gaze on Elysia and Yoshikage Kira, who had intruded into her territory. Instantly, a sky-covering tide of Honkai Beasts surged towards them.

"Girls shouldn't speak so rudely."

Raising her bow, Elysia shot arrows at the Honkai Beasts attacking them.

"Don't mind me, you focus on dealing with the Herrscher," Yoshikage Kira said to Elysia.

"Then you be careful, or some people will come looking for trouble with me," Elysia replied without looking back.

"Now then, please accept my heartfelt gift~" A crystal-clear pink arrow condensed on Elysia's bow, and then shot towards the Herrscher of Thunder at extreme speed.

"Hmph, a mere trifle." The Herrscher of Thunder snorted, but the arrow before her wasn't decomposed like the previous bullets and shells. Instead, it flew straight at her.

"What!" Seeing her ability was ineffective, a hint of panic appeared on the Herrscher of Thunder's face, but it only lasted for a moment.

She condensed a katana made of lightning elements in her hand and blocked Elysia's arrow.

"Oh my, I didn't manage to take you down in one shot?"

"Hmph, boastful."

On the other side, Yoshikage Kira easily dealt with the Honkai Beasts rushing towards him.

'My Killer Queen can also instantly kill Temple Class Honkai Beasts.'

Looking at the Herrscher of Thunder descending from the sky to engage in close combat with Elysia, Yoshikage Kira knew he didn't have many chances.

If he couldn't kill the Herrscher instantly, he would die.

But if he couldn't kill the Herrscher instantly, then the ending of this era would be as he had foreseen—heading towards destruction.

'For a peaceful life, strength is necessary.'

He pulled out his pistol and shot at the Herrscher of Thunder. Seeing her block the bullet with her sword instead of directly eliminating it, Yoshikage Kira knew his chance had come.

"Annoying insect." The Herrscher of Thunder temporarily repelled Elysia.

Seeing the Herrscher of Thunder rushing towards him, Yoshikage Kira showed no reaction, simply standing still.

The Herrscher of Thunder charged forward, grabbed Yoshikage Kira by the neck, and raised her sword.

"No!" Seeing Yoshikage Kira being lifted up, Elysia's pupils contracted sharply.

"Fool, Killer Queen, First Bomb." A calm voice came from Yoshikage Kira's mouth.

The expected scene of the sword piercing Yoshikage Kira's body did not occur.

The Herrscher of Thunder's sword stopped in mid-air, but her body suddenly exploded and disappeared, leaving only the Herrscher's core falling from where she had been.

Elysia, who didn't know what had happened, sat stunned on the spot, looking at the scene before her in disbelief.

"Huh?"