Honkai Exposure, Iconic Scenes of the Elysian Realm at the Start

Beat him!

"Can you stop me?!"

As Kevin's words fell, a black tide surged from the rift, obscuring his figure. It spread and writhed in the air like an invisible monster.

In contrast, energy in the space was converging, flowing towards Kevin's palm and transforming into a jade-green gem.

"Is that... the Gem of Desire?" Bronya's eyes widened in disbelief at what had just happened.

Kevin spoke to himself, "For these fifteen hundred years, the Honkai has wreaked havoc, and I could only immerse myself in memories, powerless. But now, the time for Serpent's return has come."

"Whether you accept it or not, I will fulfill the duty I am meant to fulfill!"

Immense energy erupted from Kevin, shattering space and causing the Herrscher Core of Reason to tremble.

"Bronya will never let you succeed!"

Bronya gritted her teeth and said.

She summoned countless Keys of Truth, and azure cannon fire bombarded the surrounding space, tearing the churning Shadow of Quantum to shreds.

Bronya, riding her vehicle, flew through the tide of shadows and charged directly at Kevin.

However, reality was cruel.

It happened almost in an instant. Before Bronya could even comprehend what was happening, her connection with the Herrscher Core of Reason was severed.

Deprived of her Herrscher Core, Bronya fell to the ground, unable to even last a single exchange.

"Bronya Zaychik."

Kevin stood opposite her and said, "You have traversed countless World Bubbles, bearing a great burden to get here. Your body can no longer keep up with your will."

"Don't you dare touch her!"

While Kevin was talking to himself, a bespectacled man in a scarf appeared behind him.

It was Welt, whom everyone had seen before.

And with Welt's appearance, the scene came to its end.

Elysia: "So that's what 'revoking a driver's license' means. So vivid. Bronya, you should be careful about safe driving next time you're behind the wheel."

Pardofelis: "This is the first time I've seen someone dare to charge straight at Boss Kevin. Uh... Brother Jie excluded, of course."

Even back in the Fire Moth, she had never seen anyone so reckless.

You have to remember, that was Kevin, the first Flame-Chaser, whose combat record in the Previous Era was entirely legitimate.

Kiana: "I'm more curious about what happens next. Did Welt win against Kevin and save Bronya?"

Fu Hua: "Uh, Kiana, I think your guess is a bit too bold. Based on my understanding of Kevin, Welt, the First Herrscher, probably isn't his match."

Pardofelis: "Boss Kevin is strong, Boss Kevin is invincible!"

Elysia: "Honestly, how could Kevin be rough with a girl? And he finished her off in one move, without giving her any face at all."

Eden: "But Kevin probably wouldn't actually fight Bronya. They all have to fight the Honkai. His goal was just to leave the Sea of Quantum."

Kiana: "So, Bronya's license was revoked before they even really fought?"

Bronya: "I suspect you're subtly mocking Bronya, but I have no proof."

Damn it, are you guys finding it fun to bully Duck Duck?

Especially that Kevin, what's going on?

They say bystanders see clearly, but why is it that even watching her fight with Kevin from a third-party perspective, Bronya still doesn't understand how he defeated her in one blow?

Her Herrscher Core went offline immediately, and the Herrscher of Reason's authority was rendered useless, leaving Bronya no room to maneuver.

Her barrage of Keys of Truth couldn't even scratch his skin.

Theresa: "Ahem, Bronya, don't take it too hard. It's just that your opponent was Kevin, a Flame-Chaser from the Previous Era. It's normal to lose."

Pardofelis: "Yeah, you have to remember that's Boss Kevin. He doesn't act unless he has to, and when he does, it's always stunning."

Bronya: "Bronya understands. It's just frustrating. When Bronya becomes strong, she'll definitely get her revenge."

Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river. Don't bully Duck Duck when she's poor!

When she has thoroughly studied and fully understood the power of the Herrscher of Reason, reaching the level of the previous Herrscher of Reason, she will definitely have another go at Kevin if the opportunity arises.

She refused to believe she would always lose.

Chapter 42: Cosmo Joins the Death Space

Theresa: "Then, Bronya, you go for it! We'll cheer you on from the sidelines."

Kiana: "I'll be in charge of recording, capturing Bronya's glorious moments."

Elysia: "I'll be the mediator. If Kevin really gets serious and Bronya is on the verge of death, I can be responsible for reasoning with him and stopping him with emotion."

Bronya: "Can't you guys have a little more faith in Bronya?"

Kiana: "Can't win, won't interfere, not my problem."

Theresa: "Can't win, Judgement says it can't win."

Just kidding.

With Kevin's move just now, instantly killing a Herrscher, no one at St. Freya Academy, except for Fu Hua, could understand what was happening.

If it really came to a fight, wouldn't it just be like the Calabash Brothers saving their grandpa, one by one?

Looking at the situation, they might not even win if they ganged up on him.

Keep in mind that Fu Hua is also part of Fire Moth. She definitely wouldn't fight Kevin to back up Bronya.

If that happened, their side would have no combat power above S-rank Valkyrie except for Judgement.

How would they even fight? With what?

Raiden Mei: "Wait! I have a question. Although Kevin doesn't seem very likable, he is supposed to be helping us fight the Honkai, right? Why are Bronya and Welt trying to stop him?" Theresa: "Oh, right, Fu Hua, do you guys know?" Fu Hua: "My memories are still recovering. I don't have any useful clues in my mind right now, but as long as the Herrscher of Reason is still fighting for humanity, there shouldn't be any conflict between those two." Pardofelis: "I don't know either, Sister Ai. You're so knowledgeable, you must know something, right?" Elysia: "Let me think. The most likely cause for this situation would be the Stigmata Project." Fu Hua: "Wait, are you saying Kevin wants to activate that Stigmata Project that hurts the enemy while costing us dearly?" It's over!

Fu Hua slapped her forehead. She should have thought of something like this earlier.

If Kevin really intended to carry out the Stigmata Project, let alone Welt, even she herself would be the first to stop him. She'd use Feather to give Kevin a sword strike to his senses, even if it meant burning Feather.

Himeko Murata: "So, what exactly is the Stigmata Project?" Elysia: "It's about infecting everyone with Honkai, or rather, distributing all Honkai Energy evenly among all of humanity to prevent the birth of Herrschers. This would also give humans the ability to fight Honkai Beasts." Kiana: "That sounds good! Why is Class President so scared?" Himeko Murata: "Kiana, don't you understand yet? The essence of this Stigmata Project." Fu Hua: "Kiana, you're thinking too optimistically. Unlike Schicksal's Artificial Stigmata, the essence of the Stigmata Project is to abandon the majority to ensure the continuation of civilization. Only one in ten thousand, or even fewer, would survive." Kiana: "What?! Who came up with such a vicious plan?" After Fu Hua's explanation, Kiana finally understood the cruelty of this so-called Stigmata Project.

It was essentially treating humanity as expendable.

Especially with its success rate, which was almost zero, the price humanity would pay for executing the Stigmata Project was incredibly brutal.

Elysia: "It's precisely because it's too cruel that it's a plan that cannot be used unless absolutely necessary." Eden: "But since Kevin is preparing to execute the Stigmata Project, it means..." Pardofelis: "Sister Eden, don't scare me! If all other plans fail, then Amo, Sister Niya, and the others will be...?" [Chat Group expanding... Congratulations to Cosmo for joining Death Space.] Fu Hua: "Pardo, did your mouth just jinx us?" Pardofelis: "It's unfair! I was just saying it randomly. Who knew the System would do this?"

In Death Space, which originally had only three people, a new guest had arrived.

The ninth Flame-Chaser, Cosmo.

Upon arriving and before understanding what was happening, Cosmo saw his former comrades. After thinking for a moment, he cast his gaze upon them and then fell silent again.

Silence... continued silence.

Cosmo: "...Ninth Flame-Chaser, Insignia of Dawn, Cosmo." Theresa: "Wait, is that it? Can't you make your self-introduction a bit longer? Like, your past achievements, how many King-class Honkai Beasts you've defeated, and so on." Raiden Mei: "It seems the new Flame-Chaser has a rather peculiar personality." Pardofelis: "No, don't be fooled by Amo's demeanor. He's actually very kind, just a bit awkward at expressing himself. You'll understand once you get to know him better." Himeko Murata: "Then I get it. It's like those problem students I used to teach. They seem quiet on the outside, but they have a lot going on in their minds." Cosmo: "..." Kiana: "Here we go again. Can't anyone translate for us?" Riddlers are the hardest people to deal with, especially when you've just met them. They have no idea what they're thinking.

To be honest, it's easier to guess what Canned Food is trying to say than Cosmo.

Canned Food: "Meow~" Elysia: "It's simple to understand what Cosmo is saying. Pardo, go!" Pardofelis: "Alright, watch this, Sister Ai! Cough cough... What's going on? Elysia, Pardo, Eden? Didn't I die already?... And these strange strangers." Theresa: "He has such a rich inner monologue?" Kiana: "What a strange person. He has so many thoughts in his head, but in the end, he only gave a self-introduction?" Raiden Mei: "It's a bit like a psychological issue. I've heard of similar cases before. I can help you make an appointment with a doctor if needed."

Elysia: "It's not a psychological problem. Cosmo just isn't good at expressing their inner thoughts, which is why they give off a distant vibe... Uh, I guess that is a psychological problem?"

But it's not a big deal.

Nowadays, even Kevin, one of the few genuinely serious people, has gone a bit loopy. If you don't have some kind of psychological issue, you can hardly claim to be one of the Thirteen Flame-Chasers.

Cosmo: "..."

Pardofelis: "A bunch of weird people, and a weird chat group... Oh well, I'll take it one step at a time... I'll just observe for now."

Raiden Mei: "Pardo, I've been curious since a while ago. Why is it that Cosmo hasn't said anything, yet you can understand so much from them?"

Kiana: "Could it be that this is the unspoken understanding between Flame-Chasers?"

Fu Hua: "No, I don't think the unspoken understanding between the thirteen of us is that good, unless we're preparing for a fight."

Pardofelis: "Haha, you could say it's a kind of talent. Plus, I have those professional skill books Elysia gave me. I understood it after just one read."

Raiden Mei: "Elysia, you have books like that?"

Elysia: "Oh my, Mei, are you a girl with such a strong sense of curiosity? This is a girl's little secret, something to keep for emergencies."

The "emergencies" Elysia mentioned might refer to communication with emergency food.

After all, if one day Elysia couldn't speak, she might need someone who could fly and understand her intentions to act as a translator and voice box.

Chapter 43: Humiliated on the Spot

Elysia: "Cosmo, don't just stand there silently. We're all friends, you should at least come out and say hello, right?"

Cosmo: "..."

Pardofelis: "Say hello? They're all strangers... Oh well, I'll continue to observe."

Raiden Mei: "Such an unsurprising reaction. I am Raiden Mei, the Herrscher of Thunder of fifty thousand years later."