Return to the Beginning

I hope everyone starts reading from the next chapter. After reading other stories, I realized I did too much unnecessary work earlier, but to maintain continuity, I'll push through and write this chapter.

Angela returned to Moth to the Flame to atone for her mistakes.

Upon returning to the original location, Angela saw only ruins, with no one else around.

"It seems this isn't the core combat zone. I need to find the others quickly," Angela concluded, analyzing the ruins.

However, in the next moment, Angela spotted flames remaining on the ground, which reminded her of someone.

"This trace... it's Uncle Kevin's Skyfire." Angela recognized the attack and then thought, "So Uncle Kevin was here when I was controlled. That means there should still be traces of my attack on Uncle Kevin!"

With this thought, Angela immediately began searching for traces and discovered a rapidly moving landmark.

"Great, it really is Uncle Kevin!" Angela exclaimed joyfully and, without hesitation, teleported over. However, not long after she arrived, an explosion occurred at location P21...

The perspective shifted to the source of the trace, which was Kevin, moving at high speed. Kevin was being intercepted by numerous Herrschers and was trying to break free when he suddenly saw a familiar figure.

"Angela?" Kevin looked at Angela, who appeared on the path towards him, and immediately became vigilant. After all, he had fought Angela to a standstill before, and with so many Herrschers this time, he might not be able to win.

"Wait, Uncle Kevin, I mean no harm. I'm here to support you." Seeing Kevin's combat stance, Angela immediately stated her intention, simultaneously repelling some pursuing Herrschers to prove her words.

Seeing that Angela had regained her senses, Kevin felt relieved. But then he recalled the message he had just sent and immediately said, "Do you have teleportation? Quickly, go back to that place!"

"Huh? Why..."

"These Herrschers are just a diversion. Their real main force went there! Can you teleport me out too!" Kevin said anxiously, while also pushing back the Herrschers surrounding him.

Hearing Kevin's words, Angela said with some difficulty, "Uncle Kevin... I had very little energy left from the previous battle. It took a lot of effort for me to get out. It's impossible for me to take you with me."

Kevin heard Angela. Although he had some psychological preparation, he was still very upset. He asked again, "Can you go back then?"

Angela shook her head. "Yes."

Kevin: "Since you can't take me back, I'll send you the coordinates. You should go quickly too."

Angela: "It's the most draining thing for my stamina and strength. In my current condition, teleporting out might just be a hindrance..."

Kevin sighed, "I was negligent. I didn't expect them to be just a diversion. Their main attack is on headquarters. Can you think of a way to help us?"

Angela thought for a moment, then remembered something, but shook her head.

Kevin noticed this subtle movement and asked, "Is there a way?"

Angela: "I can return to the space without damage and then return again. Although I can't teleport directly to that point, I can escape the encirclement."

Hearing Angela's plan, Kevin agreed. "Alright, the coordinates have been sent. I'll hold them back, and you leave quickly. Remember to conserve some strength." With that, he raised Skyfire.

Seeing Kevin's resolve, Angela couldn't help but say, "Actually, I can put you in my space, I just can't let you out."

She thought Kevin hadn't considered this and would be happy, but Kevin refused, "This is also a place I've lived in before. If I leave, many people will suffer. You go first."

Looking at the righteous Kevin, Angela wanted to say more, but Kevin interrupted her, "Hurry, if you don't go now, it'll be too late."

In the end, Angela made up her mind and left. Kevin watched her go with relief, but then turned his head back.

"A Thousand-Man Herrscher, huh..." Kevin slowly raised Skyfire.

"You will stop here! Skyfire, unsheathe!"

Huang Hao, who had just gotten up after being severely injured, saw Angela return to her space and quickly asked, "An'er, are you feeling better?"

Seeing her father injured because of her, Angela wanted to chat further, but remembering Kevin's words, she suppressed her feelings and said, "Father, we can talk later. The situation is urgent now." With that, she teleported away.

Hearing Angela's words, Huang Hao also remembered that the Honkai was happening.

"It seems the situation is not optimistic, An'er..." Huang Hao recalled something again. "I'm sorry, I have to hide something from you again." With that, he also teleported away.

At this moment, Mei and Veliona were together, attempting to equip the Key of Blank. Just as they were about to put it on, Huang Hao suddenly appeared.

Mei and Veliona were startled but calmed down upon seeing it was Huang Hao.

Mei grumbled, "How do you guys teleport so silently?"

Huang Hao scratched his head, saying he didn't know.

Seeing this, Mei didn't press further and returned to the topic of the Key of Blank. "You're here too. Help me out and put this on. I assume you foresaw this in your precognition."

Huang Hao nodded, indicating he knew.

"Alright, then you..."

Before Mei could finish speaking, Huang Hao pushed her away with gravity. However, thanks to Veliona, Mei didn't suffer much impact.

Mei looked at Huang Hao in surprise, not knowing what he intended to do.

"I'm sorry, it's precisely because I know that I rushed here. I won't repeat the same mistakes this time. I know your plan, so you don't need to say anything more. I'll take this armor. I'll deal with the Herrschers." After speaking, Huang Hao hugged the Key of Blank and teleported away.

Veliona: "Dr. Mei..."

They fell silent for a moment, and finally, Mei spoke, "Why is he like Kevin, always wanting to bear everything alone? Let's proceed with the original plan, Veliona." Then the two of them got up and left the laboratory.

"Looking quite dashing. I wonder how badly I'll be injured later." Huang Hao put on the Key of Blank, admiring himself. He then looked at his monitor, where Herrschers were wreaking havoc, leaving the scene in disarray.

Huang Hao stared coldly at the monitor and sneered, "Look, who's here? It's our dearest friend~" After a moment, he turned off the monitor and followed the direction of the Herrscher core's emanations, preparing to connect. The Herrschers were also rushing towards this location.

Upon arriving, Huang Hao closed his eyes, feeling the convergence of power, accompanied by a biting pain. He sat cross-legged, awaiting the final outcome.

After an unknown amount of time, the Herrschers slowly gathered. However, they did not attack Huang Hao, but observed from the side.

They were afraid. Although the Honkai's will urged them to seize it, facing the unknown still triggered human instincts.

"They're here..." Huang Hao opened his eyes, a heavy voice spreading out into the distance.

Mei and Veliona, standing at the entrance to the Sea of Quanta, heard it and spoke to themselves, "The final battle has begun."

Angela, though still several kilometers away, heard it too. "That voice... it's Father! Wasn't Father seriously injured? No, based on my memories, he wouldn't have donned the Key of Blank!"

Thinking this, Angela quickened her pace, silently praying, "Father, please don't push yourself..."

At this moment, Huang Hao stood up, looking coldly at the Herrschers around him. "Come on, this is what you wanted."

The Herrschers didn't move. Huang Hao saw this and grinned. "It seems I'll have to make the first move."

Suddenly, a dazzling white light emanated from Huang Hao, accompanied by a terrifying power that gradually engulfed all the Herrschers present. A voice rang out: "Key of Blank, First Rated Output!"

Instantly, all the Herrschers were destroyed. After the destruction, Huang Hao's strength increased, and the domain's impact grew stronger. Only after all the Herrschers were dead did the light slowly begin to shrink.

A while later, the white light had vanished. Nothing remained at the scene, only a severely wounded person, crawling in the center of the ruins