Honkai, I Alone Save Everything

Ming Yu's objective was very clear. Knowing that a Pseudo-Herrscher was likely to be born here, he had no intention of going anywhere else first.

As for the reason, it was quite simple:

"Chiba Academy was originally the birthplace of the Third Herrscher. The concentration of Honkai energy here is bound to be higher than in other areas, so it naturally needs to be checked first."

In fact, the Honkai energy distribution map of Changkong City sent by St. Freya Academy's science department showed exactly that.

Therefore, Mei and Bronya had no objections to his arrangements.

Standing at the entrance of the gate, Ming Yu closed his eyes slightly.

—He was using his time rewind ability to confirm if the Pseudo-Herrscher had already appeared.

Soon, he opened his eyes.

According to the results, at least within the next three hours, the Pseudo-Herrscher had not yet been born.

It seemed they had arrived a little earlier than originally planned.

Since that was the case, there was another way to handle the mission Theresa had given them.

He turned around and said to the two girls beside him:

"Let's split up from now on. If we encounter any Honkai Beasts we can't handle alone, call each other for support."

Bronya nodded silently and, under the protection of Project Bunny, slowly drifted towards the east side of Chiba Academy.

After bidding farewell, Mei also advanced towards the central area, holding her katana.

After watching the two girls leave, Ming Yu rubbed his chin and quickly moved to a secluded spot.

Here, he summoned Yae Sakura, who had been hidden within his body.

"Bronya's side will be troublesome for you."

The cherry-blossom haired girl nodded and then left.

"Phew... Now then, I should go find Mei."

Ming Yu walked along a familiar back alley, taking a detour to find the girl.

After all, the birth of a Pseudo-Herrscher was caused by the excessive Honkai energy spontaneously condensing.

So, as long as they could absorb the overflowing Honkai energy in the city in advance, wouldn't it be possible to more easily suppress the birth of the Pseudo-Herrscher?

Even the birth rate of Honkai Beasts would be greatly reduced.

Theresa's belief that Schicksal's current technology could not completely cure cities polluted by Honkai was not entirely wrong.

Human technology indeed couldn't handle it for now... but if they asked an existence beyond humanity, it wouldn't be impossible.

Well... why not have a Herrscher-level existence actively absorb the Honkai energy here?

Theoretically, Kiana and Mei could both do the same thing now.

However, Kiana couldn't accept the power of the Herrscher of the Void yet. Absorbing a large amount of Honkai energy rashly would almost certainly awaken the Herrscher consciousness within her, allowing Sirin to take control of her body.

And that idiot was probably still being intensely trained by Theresa right now...

So, at this point, the only option was to ask the Herrscher sister within Mei for help.

Ming Yu hadn't seen her since that time on the rooftop. This was a good opportunity.

Chapter 27: Reunion

The purple-haired girl walked between the silent school buildings.

She was incredibly familiar with this place, with this academy.

Not too long ago, she had been studying here as an ordinary person, untouched by the thing called Honkai.

A disaster had changed her life, and it had also changed the lives of the girls lying on the ground.

She could still call out the names of many of the figures lying on the ground.

Not long ago, they had all surrounded her, fawning over her, and yet in the three months after her father was imprisoned, everyone had become afraid of her, keeping their distance.

It was then that she realized she had never truly had any friends before.

However, after coming to St. Freya, her situation had changed.

Whether it was her classmates Kiana, Fu Hua, and Bronya, or her elders Himeko and Theresa, they all genuinely cared for her.

She sincerely loved the life there.

Of course, there was also Ming Yu...

Thinking of that person, the girl's cheeks couldn't help but flush.

It was he who had awakened her on the rooftop, and then, that thing had happened...

As a daughter who had been well taken care of by her father, she had rarely had the opportunity to interact with any males other than him since childhood.

And after attending Chiba Academy, a girls' school, it was even more so.

Although she had little contact with the opposite sex, she hadn't seen things in that regard.

Yes, she meant the romance novels and manga that were popular among girls.

Every girl dreams of being a princess rescued by a knight.

Moreover, Ming Yu had indeed saved her in reality.

Therefore, she cared about him even more.

Thinking of Ming Yu, Ming Yu arrives.

His figure was reflected in her eyes.

Mei asked with a bit of surprise, "Eh… Ming Yu, why are you here?"

"Mei, I finally found you. I discovered a girl in a classroom over there whose Honkai energy levels are already significantly off the charts."

Ming Yu pointed ahead.

Soon, he brought Mei to the corresponding classroom.

Inside, numerous lifeless bodies lay scattered across the floor. However, one stood out as particularly unique.

—It was a green-haired girl, lying flat on the classroom floor, her face contorted in what was clearly agony.

Her student ID, dropped beside her, revealed her name: Yuna.

Around her, vines could be faintly seen, spreading from various parts of her body. They seemed to be actively growing, helping her absorb the Honkai energy from her surroundings.

Although the girl was not yet awake, it was evident that if given more time, she would fully revive as a Pseudo-Herrscher.

"Is… is she still alive?"

Mei looked at the girl on the floor with concern.

Ming Yu nodded and said, "Yes, I checked just now. She still has some vital signs, but the concentration of Honkai energy within her is continuously climbing."

It was likely that during the initial Honkai outbreak in Changkong City, this girl named Yuna had been attacked by Dead Soldiers and Honkai Beasts, becoming infected with Honkai energy and falling unconscious.

However, she hadn't completely perished. Due to her relatively good resistance to Honkai energy, after Mei left Changkong City, the residual Honkai energy spontaneously gathered towards her body, attempting to foster a new Herrscher.

Even though she hadn't fully awakened, the vines already possessed a certain self-defense mechanism.

Ming Yu demonstrated for Mei. He beckoned with his finger, using electromagnetic force to lift a pen from a desk and control it as it flew towards the girl lying on the floor.

Mid-flight, the pen was suddenly struck by the erupting vines and snapped in two.

Furthermore, at the fractured ends where the vines made contact, clear signs of corrosion were visible.

—Highly poisonous!

"Then… if we report this to Principal Theresa now…"

Mei suggested.

If another Herrscher were to emerge, even a Pseudo-Herrscher, dealing with it would likely be dangerous even with their combined abilities, including Bronya's.

For safety's sake, it would be better to report it to Theresa and let her make arrangements.

"That's certainly one option… letting stronger seniors from the academy handle her. However, we might have other choices."

Ming Yu looked at the girl named Yuna on the floor and said, "It takes at least a few hours for anyone from St. Freya Academy to reach Changkong City. Judging by the current rate of Honkai energy accumulation, she will likely have completely transformed into a new Herrscher by then."

Yeah, a Pseudo-Herrscher is still a Herrscher, no problem.

By that time, she would be beyond saving—after all, not everyone could manifest a new personality from a Stigmata to help them withstand the erosion of the Honkai will, like Mei.

Therefore, if the situation were to drag on until Yuna became a Pseudo-Herrscher, the only outcome would be her complete annihilation.

"Perhaps there's a way we can save her. Not to let her die as a Herrscher, but… a solution that benefits both sides."

If she could save someone, it was always better to do so.

"Eh… How would we do that?"

Mei asked curiously.

Despite her diligent studies, her knowledge regarding Honkai-related matters was still quite lacking.

"To achieve this, we'll need your help, Mei."

"…Me?"

The girl asked, a little bewildered.

Following that, Ming Yu explained his plan and thoughts to Mei.

—She would awaken the other personality within her, handing over control of her body to her Herrscher of the Void sister, and in doing so, absorb Yuna's Honkai energy as a Herrscher.

"I… I'll try."

Although her tone was soft, Mei spoke with determination.

She closed her eyes, sinking her consciousness into her mental world.

Ever since she woke up on the rooftop that day, she knew that another personality had appeared within her body.

Perhaps it was fear, or perhaps it was self-blame, but she had never tried to communicate with her.

Even though Ming Yu had suggested it to her, she still lacked the courage to try.

But now, if it was to save someone...

Although Ming Yu had told her that the disaster in Changkong City wasn't entirely her fault, seeing the victims scattered throughout the campus and city, she still felt guilty.

So, if there was anything she could do...

In the darkness, the girl caught a glimpse of a figure glowing with a faint purple light.

A voice identical to her own came from the figure's mouth, but its tone was completely different from hers:

"Heh, I didn't expect you, a coward, to come looking for me yourself."

Chapter 28: Exchange, Transaction.

The other party's tone was sharp, startling the frail Mei, who took a couple of steps back, a thought of retreating already forming in her mind.

However, remembering the purpose of her visit, she took a deep breath and mustered her courage, saying:

"...I want to borrow your power to help others."

"You? Borrow mine?"

The purple-haired figure seemed slightly surprised.

Although she had always hidden in the depths of Mei's heart, it didn't mean she was unaware of what was happening in the outside world.

On the contrary, while she had remained silent, she had been constantly watching everything that happened outside.