Who Isn't a Herrscher? (To Strike the Blood Arc, Chapter 35)
Chapter 3

Who Isn't a Herrscher?

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Abilities: Mental Enhancement - Conceptual Interference Type

Attack Power: F ~ B?

Defense Power: C

Magic Power: S

Magic Control: F

Physical Strength: A

Luck: A

Profile: The student council president of Hagun Academy, Toudo Touka's younger brother. He was once a highly anticipated A-Rank Knight, holding the top rank in the world for magic power. His magic power was so immense it couldn't be measured, and among confirmed knights, he was ranked first. However, he went berserk for unknown reasons and was temporarily stripped of his A-Rank Knight title. He then disappeared from public view and was sealed in classified archives. Despite being stripped of his A-Rank Knight title, he possesses the qualifications of one. He is undeniably a genius among geniuses, and enrollment is recommended.

Blazer ranks are established to classify each Blazer.

Under the established standards, Blazer ranks are divided into six levels: A, B, C, D, E, and F. These are also used for all ability stats.

A-Rank is the highest, and F-Rank is the lowest.

As for S-Rank, there are no S-Rank Knights in this world. If S appears in any ability stat, it's not because it's higher than A-Rank, but because current instruments and methods cannot measure it. Such cases are recognized as S-Rank.

This system also applies to all Blazers.

Shinguji Kuroko looked at Toudo Touka's admission results and couldn't help but get a headache. "This brat really knows how to pick a time to enroll."

Shinguji Kuroko then looked at the file...

"Approved."

She stamped the seal of admission.

"Well, I'll be looking forward to it..." Shinguji Kuroko took a drag from her cigarette and looked out the window.

On the desk, another document...

Name: Stella Vermillion

Title: "Crimson Lotus Princess"

Age: 15

Nationality: Familiaron Empire

Abilities: Natural Manipulation Type - Fire Manipulation

Attack Power: A

Defense Power: A

Magic Power: A

Magic Control: B

Physical Strength: B

Luck: A

Profile: The second princess of the Familiaron Empire, a once-in-a-decade genius. She holds the highest admission score in Hagun Academy's history. Her overall stats are high, her ability balance is perfect, and she is a pure genius-level all-around warrior. Her magic power is also tens of times the average for new students. She is currently ranked first in the world for magic power, thus earning her the highest Blazer rank—A-Rank.

Standing by the window, Shinguji Kuroko suddenly seemed to remember something.

"Since this kid is coming, let's assign his room next to Kurogane's. Stella... Touka's room... No, that kid's power is too special. Ah... Kurogane's room is just missing one person. Heh heh."

Luo Mio looked at the entrance of the student dormitory and then around. "Wow, the student dorms are quite large. Luckily, I kept it a secret from my sister and enrolled a few days early. Otherwise, with such a big dormitory, if my sister brought me to the dorms, how many people would see us? Let me see... the room number is... Building 1, Room 404..." Luo Mio looked at his room number and fell into thought. "404... this room number... Oh well, whatever."

Luo Mio looked at the scenery around the dormitory and said.

"Hey, teacher, if you compare St. Freya and Hagun Academy, which one is bigger?"

"Eh? You don't know? I don't believe it."

"No way, no way, a wielder of Divine Keys wouldn't know how big St. Freya Academy is. No way."

"Training tonight? No, no, no. I finally got away from that old man, I don't want to be dragged out in the middle of the night for training again."

Luo Mio muttered strange things and made strange gestures as he walked. If there weren't so few people around, Luo Mio would have given people the impression that he was mentally ill upon enrollment.

Chapter 2: The Encounter of Three People

"So this is it, Room 404. But... it's not the start of the semester yet, so there are really few people..." Luo Mio stood at his room door, recalling his journey.

This was normal. Due to its system, Hagun Academy spanned an area about ten Tokyo Domes wide, with several student dormitories within the campus.

The reason there were few people in the student dormitories now was that many senior students were still on vacation. The entrance exams had just finished, and there was still some time before the start of the semester. Apart from a few senior students who stayed at the school for training, most had returned home.

As Luo Mio walked into the dorm, it was very quiet, with almost no students in sight.

Opening the door, Luo Mio looked at the furniture in the room. A bed was quietly placed in the corner, along with an air conditioner, television, and wardrobe. The kitchenware was also neatly arranged and quite complete, as were the toilet and bathroom. Everything was basically fully equipped.

"Not bad, not bad. Everything is complete and ready. I'll take a shower first."

After showering, Luo Mio sat cross-legged on the bed, closed his eyes, and after a moment of silence, said, "Come on, 'Eternal Twilight Wolves'."

A blue light flashed, and a pair of gauntlets appeared on Luo Mio's arms. His arms were covered by white and black armguards, with a dark blue pattern swirling around the gauntlets. The back of the gauntlet's palm was adorned with a butterfly-like decoration, and a faint wolf howl could even be heard.

And this was the weapon manifested by a Blazer, who could turn their soul into a physical form—

Swords, bows, spears, shields, sabers, and various other forms. Blazers used their inherent spiritual equipment as a medium to unleash their abilities—Blazer Arts.

Luo Mio looked at his inherent spiritual equipment, and several data points appeared in his eyes.

"Eternal Twilight Wolves"

★★★★☆/★☆ Level 40

Blazer Art: Sun Chasing Shadow

Upon activation, it continuously releases shockwaves around the user, blocking any damage from the surroundings. The higher the damage offset, the higher the mana consumption.

Blazer Art: Moon Smasher's Fang

Upon activation, an irregular mana phantom wolf fang forms around the gauntlet, possessing the characteristic of dispelling evil.

Second Form

The weapon form transforms into a biological spiritual equipment form. Correspondingly, the abilities brought by the weapon form can only be unleashed in the biological form.

Weapon Description

Originally a "God's Throne" weapon manufactured by the Schicksal Organization in the Honkai World, its name originates from the twin wolves Skoll and Hati from Norse mythology, who chase the sun and moon. Legend has it that when they descend, they will devour the sun and moon, plunging the Nine Realms into eternal chaos. The weapon itself is forged from Soul Steel. Brought into the world of failure by its host, it became a part of the host's soul. Due to the reason for its Soul Steel forging, the weapon itself has developed consciousness.

Luo Mio sighed as he looked at his data. "For 15 years, relying solely on the qualifications of the character carrier, the character carrier is SS-rank, and the inherent spiritual equipment can only reach level 40. It seems that further advancement will depend on the rewards from the main story missions." After sighing, Luo Mio brought up his data again.

Luo Mio

Carrier: Night Squire SS-Rank

Weapon (Inherent Spiritual Equipment): Eternal Twilight Wolves Level 40

Medal: None

Basic Attributes

Ability: Mental Enhancement - Conceptual Interference Type

Attack Power: F~A?

Defense Power: B

Mana Capacity: S

Mana Control: F~A?

Physical Prowess: A

Luck: A

Title: None

Blazer Arts: "Sun Chasing Shadow," "Moon Smasher's Fang," "Thousand Stars."

Fist Techniques: Inch Heart Six Forms.

"Reverse Style: Falcon," "Reverse Style: Phoenix Dive Kick," "Reverse Style: Entering Cloud Eagle," "Reverse Style: Black Bird Scatter," "Reverse Style: Wisteria Peacock," "Reverse Style: Moonlit Duck."

Other Skills: "Instantaneous Movement," "Mana Vision."

Main Story Mission: 1. Fight wholeheartedly with one of the top four Blazers from the Seven Stars Sword Dance Festival, regardless of win or loss. Mission Reward: Eternal Twilight Wolves upgraded to Level 45.

2. Complete a battle with either Kurogane Ikki or Stella. Mission Reward: Eternal Twilight Wolves upgraded to Level 50.

"By the way, System, didn't you say you wouldn't issue any missions or rewards? What are these main story mission rewards?"

"Replying to the host, these rewards are issued based on the host's own situation and abilities. If the host completes the mission but does not meet the standard, the rewards will still not be issued."

"Is that so?" Luo Mio couldn't help but sigh. "But, the top four in the Seven Stars Sword Dance Festival, I might not be able to beat them even now. I've never even beaten my older sister once." Luo Mio lay down on the bed, spreading his limbs.

This was quite normal. Those who could participate in the Seven Stars Sword Dance Festival were undoubtedly the top Blazers from each school. For example, Luo Mio's older sister, Toudo Touka, was one of the top four in last year's Seven Stars Sword Dance Festival. She was a B-rank Blazer with high overall abilities, especially her Blazer Art "Raikiri," which had become her signature. Her attack power was also top-notch, and to this day, no one of her age could defeat her at close range.

Furthermore, as the strongest student knight at Hagun Academy, she had participated in several organizational operations, fighting against real criminals and Blazers. She had even become a rising genius in the eyes of the higher-ups.

"Forget it, there's no use thinking about this now. Teacher, I'm counting on you."

"Mm, leave it to me," a voice in Luo Mio's mind replied.

Luo Mio shook his head, closed his eyes, and sat cross-legged on the bed. A layer of white mana then appeared around him, and the mana was extremely unstable. This was understandable, as Luo Mio's bound system carrier was originally from the Honkai World, where the power was Honkai Energy, while this world's power was mana. When Luo Mio descended into this world, the Honkai Energy began to manifest with his body. However, Honkai Energy was something that ordinary people could not come into contact with; contact would turn them into MANTISes. Although the system and his teacher's help had suppressed some of the Honkai Energy and converted it into mana, the result was that the mana was exceptionally volatile and difficult to control, constantly polluting Luo Mio's body and mind.

As Luo Mio's consciousness delved deeper, the mana became even more unstable, his face contorted, and sweat beaded on his forehead. The white mana even began to turn purple, and purple lines gradually appeared on his face.

At this moment, a faint red light appeared around Luo Mio's body. The appearance of the red light caused Luo Mio to gradually relax.

Luo Mio also sensed many negative emotions from the Honkai energy: ferocity, anger, hatred, despair, pain, collapse... all the negative emotions. These emotions, sensing Luo Mio's arrival, madly lunged at him, and Luo Mio could only endure them.

At the same time, sensing the Honkai energy lunging at him, Luo Mio felt a hint of confusion in his heart.

The Honkai energy within his body seemed unwilling to break free and pollute the world, instead intending to pollute him.

Luo Mio closed his eyes and practiced the "Great Void Sword Qi." Perhaps it was because Luo Mio chose Fu Hua's character as his vessel, which led him to possess some of Fu Hua's memories from her time as Immortal Chi Yuan since childhood, including complete memories. Not to mention, Fu Hua herself was in Luo Mio's soul, guiding him.

The "Great Void Sword Qi," also known as "Divine Sound," was rumored to be a peerless martial art created by Immortal Chi Yuan of Great Void Mountain in the Divine Land.

However, it was actually created by Dr. Mei of the previous era civilization as a method to modify the human body. It stimulated the brain at a subconscious level, gradually transforming the body into a container and channel for Honkai energy. This not only increased ordinary people's capacity to contain and utilize Honkai energy but also avoided the associated risks.

Externally, the "Great Void Sword Qi" comprised five quintessences: Heart, Form, Intent, Soul, and Spirit. It was a highly refined martial art specialized for external True Qi. However, the original name and incantations of the Great Void Sword Qi were obscure and extremely bizarre. Immortal Chi Yuan, with the help of an old friend, reorganized and rewrote it into the five quintessences, making it more in line with local characteristics.

Of the five quintessences, the Heart Quintessence was the entry point and, along with the Spirit Quintessence, the most difficult.

The state of the heart merging into "Still Water," the heart lake freezing into "Dustless," the heart ice becoming transparent as a "Clear Mirror," and the heart's energy becoming formless as "Great Void."

Because Luo Mio possessed Fu Hua's memories from her time as Immortal Chi Yuan, his understanding of these concepts was extremely profound.

However, the essence of the Heart Quintessence was the same as the Form Quintessence: to allow the human body to control more Honkai energy. But due to Luo Mio's own circumstances, it was less about controlling Honkai energy and more about containing it, specifically the Honkai energy within his own body.

It was precisely because of this that Luo Mio was able to withstand the Honkai outbreaks within him each time.

In all these years, the only time he lost control was a childhood accident that caused the Honkai energy hidden deep within his body to go berserk, leading to unconscious, indiscriminate destruction.

Although it was publicly announced that there were no casualties, only a few people knew that after that rampage, Luo Mio was eventually brought under control by one of Japan's three Demon Lords and his close friend.

Consequently, discussions were held with the government regarding this incident. The final outcome was the temporary cancellation of his A-Rank Knight title, the concealment of his identity from the public, and a requirement for him to be supervised by that Demon Lord.

Fortunately, before Luo Mio became famous, the public only knew that a new genius A-Rank Knight had appeared in the country, but they didn't know who it was or their name.

Later, Luo Mio asked the system. Although the Demon Lord was at the apex of this world, suppressing such a large-scale Honkai energy outbreak would absolutely not be a matter of one or two days.

And the thing that suppressed the Honkai energy within his body turned out to be a red and white feather. As an old Honkai Impact 3rd player, Luo Mio naturally knew what this feather was.

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