Chapter 420
Among the 13th cohort of students, who were only slightly better than the newest cohort, Delta was undoubtedly only considered mediocre.
"Does Aisha have a knack for discovering talent?"
Seele suddenly became worried about the future of the Silver Wolf Squad. The ordinary Delta was now making such a prominent contribution to the Radiance Squad.
She gritted her teeth and raised her Herrscher transformation device.
486. Don't worry, I'm Seele too...
Seele took a light breath, and the transformation device emitted two kinds of light, black and white.
As a natural-born Stigmata holder, Seele's childhood was far from peaceful, with too many forces coveting her.
As if to protect her young heart, another version of herself, completely different from her, took on all of this.
According to the Alliance's research on Herrscher, Seele is aware of her condition, which is a sign of Herrscher Transformation.
After being selected as Herrscher candidate for the Alliance, Seele naturally understood the risks she would face when using the Herrscher transformation device.
Her transformation time was even shorter than Wendy's.
The unique interruption design of the transformation device is useless to her.
After all, for someone whose transformation time is only 47.2 seconds, the protection mechanism designed to prevent her from accidentally exceeding the transformation time is simply not enough to protect her. In fact, if she exceeds 50 seconds, she is very likely to Herrscher Transformation completely.
The biggest advantage of using the Herrscher Transformation Device to transform into Herrscher is that after the transformation ends, you can rest for a period of time to eliminate the effects of Honkai Energy and Herrscher Transformation on your body. In other words, you can return to your original body.
However, Artificial Herrscher have undergone modification surgery, or people like Freya Aurora whose life level has completely transformed towards that of Herrscher, cannot be downgraded and are considered to have completely separated from the human species.
They are at least two completely different species from most humans on Earth.
Simply put, this so-called Herrscher transformation device is Herrscher experience card, allowing you to experience what it's like to become Herrscher.
Of course, the state of one's body being completely transformed into the body of Herrscher, resulting in a significant increase in one's level of life, is naturally much stronger than the half-baked state of using a transformation device.
However, Freya believes that whether or not to become Herrscher should be a decision for Wendy, Seele, and other Herrscher themselves. In order to make them understand the advantages and disadvantages of becoming Herrscher, Freya does not prohibit them from using the transformation device when carrying out missions, except for the transformation experiments that are conducted in the laboratory every few days.
Seele and Wendy also frequently use the Herrscher transformation device while doing their missions. Only after experiencing the various changes brought about by Herrscher Transformation can Seele and Wendy make their decisions.
This is similar to how strong a character is; players should test them in various ways, rather than relying on promotional PVs or hype based on a mythical storyline.
It's like if one day Honkai completely disappears and the Alliance becomes a game development company, and they make a game where Valkyrie fight Honkai Beast, but then the Herrscher of Finality is implemented and gets brutally beaten by the Honkai Beast, then the popularity brought by the storyline will be completely crushed.
As for whether game characters are overpowered or not, or the issue of game-to-game stability, it depends on the type of game. If it's not a game that focuses on PVP, then why care about overpowered or not?
Of course, a game is a game, and no matter how fake a game PV may be, it is ultimately different from reality.
If you don't enjoy the game or want to quit, you can simply uninstall it. However, once you become Herrscher, there's no going back. You're no longer human once you become Herrscher.
For Freya, she wouldn't encourage Seele and Wendy to directly use the Herrscher Core and become Herrscher without letting them fully experience the advantages and disadvantages of Herrscher Transformation.
At this stage, becoming Herrscher has extremely high drawbacks, or rather, risks.
As their current research suggests, they cannot prove whether Seele and Wendy's original personalities will be replaced by another personality after they become Herrscher.
Especially Seele, who had a similar Herrscher Persona from a very young age.
During the experiment, Wendy repeatedly saw another version of herself, a girl who looked similar to her but had a completely different demeanor.
During the experiment, Seele swapped with another version of herself multiple times. However, the other Seele was very rational and did not engage in any aggressive behavior. Instead, she actively cooperated with Tesla and others in their experiments.
For example, can Seele and Wendy truly adapt to the Herrscher Core?
Take Welt, for example, who is the second Herrscher of Reason. However, he is not compatible with the core of the Herrscher of Reason, so he cannot use the power of the Herrscher at all. Overusing the power of the Herrscher will only hasten his self-destruction.
White and black light flashed by.
It was as if a gown woven from the night sky had been torn off and draped over Seele's body, while a purplish-black mist enveloped her hand that gripped the long handle of the scythe, transforming it into exquisite and beautiful long gloves.
This is a manifestation of the power of Honkai, or rather, a manifestation of the spirit reaching its peak.
Honkai Energy itself has various properties and can even be materialized. During the transformation process, their mental state and body are infinitely close to the true Herrscher. The Honkai Energy that constantly flows into this world from the Imaginary Space attaches itself to them in various ways.
The long, purplish-black skirt gradually turned white at the ends, and the overflowing white radiance resembled the petals of a lily.
The Sixth Herrscher Authority, which simultaneously controls the power of Wither and the power of Creation, manifests here.
A halo symbolizing power forms a double ring, one large and one small, nested above Seele's head.
Currently, due to the flaw in the Sixth Herrscher's power of Creation within the Gem of Serenity, Seele, after transforming, primarily utilizes the Sixth Herrscher's power of Wither.
The color of her evening gown itself emphasizes her current power attribute.
Seele slowly opened her eyes. After transforming, her transformation device turned into a gorgeous decorative belt around her waist.
"I only have about forty seconds... After those forty seconds, I'll probably lose all my fighting power like Wendy, but... considering the results I can achieve in this state, it's all worth it, Anzu..."
"I'll keep those two idiots in check. You go straight to Bronya's side; she'll be better suited to protect you, this 'vegetative' person, than any of us. But! I won't let any Honkai Beast get close to you!"
Xing replied very firmly.
She was quite willing. Although she was adaptable as Herrscher, the Herrscher of the Void the most suitable attribute for her.
The Herrscher of the Void Core was buried in Aurora's body, and after undergoing several transformations at the level of life, Aurora was not much different from a true Herrscher.
The difference is that her Herrscher Persona is said to be controllable.
Anzu once used Seele's Herrscher transformation device, but when her 'Herrscher Persona' was manifested, seeing her younger self holding a bunny doll with long pink hair, Anzu no longer had the courage to use the Herrscher transformation device.
If her Herrscher Persona were to take control of her body, Xing couldn't guarantee that Bronya, Seele, and other people she valued greatly wouldn't be harmed.
Of course, to be honest, the younger version of myself is the first personality, and the current version is the second personality. In fact, some of the rules after Herrscher Transformation don't quite match up.
Anzu increasingly yearns to obtain power comparable to that of the Herrscher.
Xing didn't notice the shadow at her feet, which was actually the shape of a cute little girl holding a doll. After a moment of distortion, the little girl's shadow returned to normal.
Seemingly noticing the resentment on Xing's face, Seele quickly comforted her.
"Xing, don't overthink it. It's not your fault. It's just that the Herrscher Authority that suit you have already been inherited by someone more suitable."
The power of the Herrscher of the Void is quite unique, unlike the powers of the Herrscher of Fire, Wind, Ice, and Lightning, which are easier to imitate.
In fact, the Key of Reason, which is the most talked-about topic in the Valkyrie community, is itself a high-fidelity imitation of the Herrscher Core, and it can indeed mobilize Honkai Energy from the Imaginary Space, just as Freya expected.
However, replicating the core of the Herrscher of the Void is extremely difficult.
While one can study the power of Aurora to understand the abilities of the Herrscher of the Void, one cannot directly study the Herrscher of the Void Core, and therefore it cannot be easily replicated like the Herrscher Core.
Even with the addition of Kiki as a research subject from a parallel world, replicating the Herrscher of the Void Core remains incredibly difficult.
Moreover, Xing's attribute may lean more towards time, which is a hidden attribute of the Herrscher of the Void, and even Aurora is still exploring it.
If she succeeds in figuring it out, she will be able to travel between different timelines through the vertical timeline of the Imaginary Tree.
Seele can understand Xing's resentment. After all, Xing is very proud and arrogant. She may say she doesn't care about you, but she will secretly protect you. She may say "get lost," but she actually wants you to rest.
To be honest, without a dedicated translator, given Xing's foul mouth, she would have been sacked in an alley long ago.
"Moreover, the alliance will continue to develop, and perhaps in the future there will be a power even stronger than the Herrscher. Look at the Key of Reason and the Resonance Array that Saintess Lord and Lady Tesla are researching."
"Don't try to comfort me. Get yourself in the right state of mind. You're only in your forties, and you probably only have about thirty seconds left."
"... That's enough. Actually, I only have one method I can use after I transform."
After saying that, Seele closed her eyes, and when she opened them again, she looked like a completely different person.
His originally indigo hair had somehow turned red, and his face no longer held its usual gentle smile, but instead a wicked grin.
Xing's face darkened, and she quietly took a step back.
After all, she had been beaten by this Seele in an alleyway back in the academy, with a sack over her head.
"Apricot~"
"..."
"The sooner we resolve this, the sooner we can return Seele's body!!"
Anzu doesn't dislike Seele. Even if her personality is a bit off, Seele is still Seele. It's just that Seele isn't suited to maintaining her Herrscher state for a long time.
Moreover, Seele isn't only able to appear using the Herrscher transformation device. The food placed in the base's refrigerator is stolen every night. At first, we thought Rosalia ate it while sleepwalking.
In reality, it was Seele stole the food and then blamed it on Rosalia. Even Rosalia herself thought she was sleepwalking and eating, and was happy for several days about learning such a special skill.
By chance, Xing became a witness and was naturally threatened by Seele with a wall slam, and then she was subjected to the treatment of being stuffed with a sack in an alley.
"Yes, yes, I won't stay in this state for long."
As a second personality that can get along well with the original personality, or rather, a personality that was created to protect the original personality, Seele is also worried that if she appears for too long, Seele's personality will disappear.
"..."
Xing still looked worried, but she ultimately chose to turn her head away with a haughty air.
"I don't like you. Anyway, just get out of here."
"Don't worry, I am also Seele... The person she likes is also the person I like, the person she admires is also the person I admire, the person she wants to protect... is naturally the person I want to protect!"
Unlike Wendy, who needs the entire Devil's Triangle Sea Area to become her own domain, Seele's attack methods after transforming into a Herrscher using the Herrscher Transformation Device are very limited.
Compared to Wendy's ever-changing moves and incredibly flashy visuals, Seele's attacks seem to lack special effects and rely purely on the actress's performance.
At this moment, no one noticed that the already pitch-black Devil's Triangle Sea Area was even darker than before.
Seele seemed to have finished preparing her tools. She slowly raised the Death God's Scythe in her hand and gently swung it towards the almost endless Honkai Beast in front of her.
"Let it vanish..."
Suddenly, black mist filled the Devil's Triangle Sea Area, and the black mist seeping from the seawater instantly enveloped all the marine Honkai Beast that surfaced.
The next moment, the lives of countless ocean Honkai Beast suddenly ended.
The Withering Mist, which took 46.9 seconds to set up and then unleashed a wide-area attack, is Seele's only attack method after transforming into Herrscher.
Wielding the Death God was merely a preparatory move for her to detonate the withering mist.
As countless ocean Honkai Beast silently died, Seele, still wielding her Death God, leaned forward. Fortunately, Almond caught Seele's shoulder quickly, preventing her from hitting her face on the ground.
Seele, who had just had red eyes and red hair, has now returned to her original appearance with indigo eyes and indigo hair.
Just as Xing breathed a sigh of relief, the tranquil blue turned into a dazzling crimson.
Then another Seele switched places with Seele again. Taking advantage of Xing's lack of vigilance, she pinched Xing's soft flesh hard on the waist and threatened her.
"Don't you dare tell Sister Bronya that I stole the food! Otherwise, you'll see!!"
With that, she switched back to the original Seele.
See how Seele's face was flushed red, and she secretly withdrew her little hand that had just pinched Xing, as if she didn't know what had just happened.
But Xing, who was completely exasperated, really wanted to make an internationally recognized gesture at the other person—yes, the middle finger.
Nobody believes these two people don't share memories. This Seele is still Seele, so the original Seele was supposed to be a little cunning.
As Xing's second personality, she felt she had a lot of right to speak.
Screw you! You stole my cake and now you're threatening me! If you've got the guts, let's... Aurora, Mei, Sister Bronya, and we'll have another round!
As Xing supported Seele's nearly collapsed body, considering the fighting prowess of the other Seele, she felt it was better to back down when necessary.
487. I am the culprit who killed you 50,000 years ago and caused your plan to steal divine power to fail.
As the lives of countless ocean Honkai Beast taken away, they were reduced to corpses.
At that moment, the entire Devil's Triangle Sea Area fell silent for a brief instant.
The entire Radiance Squad, who fought alongside the Silver Wolf Squad, was stunned.
"Pervert!!"
"Is the vice-captain of the Silver Wolf Squad a monster?"
"Terrifying!"
Even Aisha almost couldn't keep her expression in check.
Although with all the weaker marine Honkai Beast ceasing their actions, some powerful marine Honkai Beast could no longer conceal themselves, she was still terrified by the terrifying results Seele had achieved.
Rather, it's more accurate to say that no one can calmly face such a scene.
Although there are still quite a few Honkai Beast on the shore and in the near sea, the tens of thousands of marine Honkai Beast on the shore and in the near sea are completely incomparable to the number of Honkai Beast whose lives were taken by Seele.