No One Understood Judas Better Than I Did

The silver cross was broken.

A mysterious and fantastical power shattered the constraints of the Stigmata Space, freeing Theresa from her previous disheveled and frail state.

The clean and tidy nun's habit was worn by the girl in the dazzling white light. The black and white pattern with gold thread outlines was the clothing she wore most often at the St. Freya Academy.

Without paying much attention to her current appearance, Theresa grabbed the Judah that had been created in the void without hesitation and skillfully unfolded the huge cross.

Dozens of chains formed a sturdy wall in front of her to defend against Hiyori's attack.

A cautious expression appeared on the girl's solemn face.

She didn't know whether the Judah Oath, which had come to her in this form, would still possess its original power.

But under no circumstances could she back down now.

We must defeat the enemy and rescue Yae Sakura.

More importantly, if this monster can be defeated here, Su Qing'an will be much safer.

Unlike himself, who had trump cards to use, this young man had managed to get this far solely through martial arts skills, which was indeed remarkable.

However, if Su Qing'an were to face some slightly stronger Honkai Beast, he would be completely unable to continue.

So even if it's just for the safety of her students, Theresa cannot afford to lose.

In the blink of an eye, the roaring flames crashed into the barrier formed by the chains.

A massive, scorching blast of air blew through the defenses and blew off the girl's veil, but Theresa didn't care about losing her veil. She smiled as she bathed in the heat that would burn an ordinary person.

The chains in front of them remained intact.

The Judas's Oath.

Even in a virtual world, I still rely on you like this.

Then please continue to indulge my whims.

The girl pulled a spear from the center of Judah and ran towards the fox demon.

It's very light.

My body is almost too light.

Perhaps because it was the first time she had experienced the weakness of ordinary people, Theresa felt an unprecedented sense of exhilaration as she regained her power.

Even when curled up, the fox demon's enormous body is hard to ignore; such a size is rare even among the diverse Honkai Beast.

Theresa has considerable combat experience; her first battle was against Emperor-class Honkai Beast, Parvati.

The level of the Hiyori was undoubtedly higher, and its size was also larger. However, unlike Ganesha's bulky and clumsy appearance, this fox demon's pure white fur and elegant appearance were exceptionally beautiful.

But the murderous intent emanating from those crimson pupils was enough to banish words of elegance and beauty from one's mind, replacing them with ferocity and cruelty.

Normal attacks should hardly inflict fatal damage on it, a fact Theresa confirmed when the probing spear of light shattered on its outer skin.

The fox demon lashed out with its claws and tail in a fit of rage, displaying the brutality of a primal animal to the fullest extent. However, this haphazard response was simply a straightforward attack that was easy to deduce.

Therefore, Theresa repeatedly passed through the open space beneath the fox demon's body, thus avoiding all the fiery breath and flowing fire. The repeated pounding of the earth, which made it groan, was also completely ineffective.

In terms of pure violence, even after regaining her powers, Theresa was no match for her opponent. However, her calm mind and excellent judgment allowed her to hold her own, and even handle the situation with ease.

But that's not enough; my goal isn't just to hold it back, but to defeat it.

Moreover, the longer it drags on, the worse it will be for her. There was undoubtedly a reason why the cross wasn't used before, which was due to time constraints.

She understood that the power contained within the cross was finite and would begin to dissipate after being used to a certain extent.

Although it's unknown exactly when her power will begin to wane, Theresa isn't optimistic that it will be long.

But as one's strength begins to wane, one's chances of winning become infinitely slim.

She had to kill it before that happened!

There was no communication between the two sides from the start of the battle.

Sometimes, combat may require using rhetoric to stall for time and extract information.

But that's not what's needed right now. The girl understood the moment she saw the monster that communication was pointless in the face of such a being.

Besides killing intent, its eyes held only destructive desires and malice.

What is needed now is a clash of strengths, a contest of skills, and a battle of wits.

Blocking the attack is the foundation of strength, while accurate judgment and evasion are part of skill.

Now, however, it is a manifestation of strategy.

The chains successfully bound the Demon Fox's limbs. The sudden change in the situation caught Hiyori off guard, and for a moment it couldn't understand when the chains had appeared.

With its strength, simply locking one part is meaningless; it can be easily broken free. However, if the joints of the limbs are locked to restrict its power, even with the strength of Hiyori, it will be difficult to be free in a short time.

This was one of the plans Theresa had devised while heading towards Hiyori. There's nothing surprising about it; as a qualified Valkyrie, tactical drills are an essential part of the job.

The plan was simple; in fact, Theresa couldn't think of anything complicated in a short time. But the more complex the plan, the more likely it was to suffer from unexpected risks.

However, the simpler and more straightforward the plan, the different it is.

"If I fail, I'll just try another one," Theresa said, resigned to her fate, and put her plan into action.

The chains wielded by Judah are essentially forged from the soul steel sealed within the weapon, so theoretically Theresa can control the size and length of the chains, and even change their color accordingly.

Throughout Theresa's relatively short life of forty years, the Judas's Oath remained an inseparable part of her life on the battlefield.

No one in the world understands Judah better than Theresa Apocalypse. Except for the crucial usage which Otto sealed deep in his memory, Theresa knows Judah inside and out.

Therefore, this usage and operation is not difficult for her.

The entire shrine grounds were covered with extremely delicate chains.

Under the cover of night and beneath the massive body of the Hiyori, the chains became barely perceptible. Countless traps lay beneath the fox demon's feet. As it wreaked havoc and vented its fury, it also walked into the cage the girl had meticulously crafted for it.

Theresa's choice to engage in dangerous melee combat is also a way to control the battlefield and prevent it from expanding, thus luring her opponent into a trap.

It's also convenient now, for finishing off enemies.

The chains continued to bind Hiyori as they moved across the ground, finally forcibly binding its beastly mouth as well.

The intense heat condensed and dissipated in his mouth. Judah's power was not as absolute as the external world's, but it still reduced his control over Honkai Energy to almost zero.

"In your next life, I'll teach you other uses of Judah."

As the girl spoke, she raised her spear high, aiming it at the fox demon's furiously wide eyes, and plunged it down fiercely...