Chapter 310

Otto: "... Sigh."

With the opportunity to answer the question so close at hand, Bishop Otto instinctively wanted to answer first. If he could get the Life Coin, he would hit the jackpot; even if he got something else, it wouldn't be a loss.

But this time, he was truly clueless!

Jackal: "Defeat Herrscher? Raven, I didn't expect you to have this ability, hahaha, did you see that? This is the power of World Serpent!"

Raven: "Don't drag me into your bragging."

Elysia: "Partial Herrscherization, that should refer to Kiana being hit by the Moonlight Throne, implanted with the Ultimate Honkai Energy Serum, and then regaining Kiana, right?"

Good heavens, after being nerfed twice in a row, the Herrscher's Honkai Energy completely depleted; she probably has almost no power left.

Kiana: "What level of strength did I have back then?"

Bronya: "Remember when Kiana broke into World Serpent and rescued Rita? Based on initial assessment, she should be at the level of S-rank Valkyrie."

Bronya: "Considering Kiana's escape from Rita, she should have a fighting strength on par with Rita."

Rita: "..."

I feel offended again.

Rita wasn't sure if it was just her imagination, but she felt like she had become another unit of measurement for combat power, following the S-rank Valkyrie Gatekeeper.

And besides that so-called Lord, there's actually someone in the World Serpent who could defeat her, to the point that Kiana had to step in and rescue her?

Otto: "Durandal, I ask you, when World Serpent defeated Rita, did it use the HSN-B46?"

Durandal: "Yes."

Otto: "Then it seems the answer is quite obvious, it was the HSN-B46 that was used, right?"

Since World Serpent was able to obtain the product of Schicksal, there must be more than one.

The same trick, used to defeat Rita, will also work on Kiana.

[Incorrect answer.]

[Otto receives a penalty: He dies instantly on the spot.]

--Pat.

The sound of the Soulium body hitting the ground.

Almost the instant after his death, a Soulium inside the Schicksal Headquarters sat up, a look of regret on its face.

Otto: "Why?"

Unreasonable.

Even though the Herrscher of the Void's power was weakened twice, Kiana's power remained stable at the level of S-rank Valkyrie, and Rita was even slightly stronger than Rita thanks to the Herrscher of the Void's special abilities.

They can come and go as they please; they're not so easily caught.

It's impossible for World Serpent to just hire any mercenary and expect them to defeat S-Rank Valkyrie, right?

Kiana: "It's not Honkai Energy Serum Raven, were you holding back?"

Raiden Mei: "Did they use the Seven Thunders of Retribution?"

Raven: "How is that possible? The Seven Thunders of Retribution are too powerful; even I can't control them. Once unleashed, the destructive force will leave not even ashes behind."

Besides this, even Raven herself didn't know what other way there was to defeat Kiana, Partial Herrscherization.

It's impossible for her to suddenly unleash a power-up and go on a rampage, right?

Jackal: "Honkai Energy Serum HSN-B46? Hahaha, I get it, I know the answer!"

A wild laugh echoed in the Chat Group; Jackal made no attempt to hide her smugness.

Chapter 505 You didn't expect that, did you? I have the antidote.

Raven: "Stop laughing, your laugh is creepy. Do you know what's making you so happy?"

Jackal: "Hahaha, of course, it's an answer that no one but me can know!"

Otto: "Oh?"

No one except her knew that this guy was incredibly arrogant.

Hopefully, she has the confidence to be arrogant.

Raven: "Stop being so mysterious, hurry up!"

Jackal: "Hmph, although the World Serpent's Honkai Energy Serum was purchased from Schicksal, it's no longer the original version, but my updated version."

Jackal: "And the activator I created has an antidote!"

[Correct answer.]

[Congratulations to Jackal for winning the reward: Stigmata Prototype Blueprint Copy.]

[Synopsis: The manufacturing method for the Stigmata Prototype was kindly provided by Dr. Mobius; a tenfold refund will be given for any counterfeit.]

Jackal: "Stigmata? The Stigmata Prototype! Hahahaha, this is exactly what I want—the power buried in human genes, the potential for genetic development, hahahaha!!!"

Pardofelis: "Gulp... Isn't this person a little abnormal?"

Sakura: "A bit like Mobius... or more accurately, a die-hard fan of Stigmata."

Another crazy researcher, and it seems he's terminally ill and beyond saving.

Mobius: "None of that matters! The key question is, when did I offer any familial support? This is just a complete copy of my research findings!"

Gray Serpent: "Doctor, please calm down. World Serpent is a believer in the Stigmata Project. Your Stigmata is in our hands and will continue as it deserves."

Gray Serpent: "After all, the Flame-Chasers have already abandoned the Stigmata Project, haven't they?"

Elysia: "Mmm."

While the Stigmata Project may succeed, it is essentially a plan to sacrifice this era in order to pass on the Kindling Project to the next.

To truly defeat the Honkai in the era of Flame-Chasers, we cannot waste too many resources on the Stigmata Project.

Mobius: "Do as you please. After all, abandoning the Stigmata Project isn't something I can decide alone. But that woman called Jackal, were you referring to the activator?"

Mobius didn't overlook any of the details.

The Jackal's creation, modified with HSN-B46, is not serum, but rather an activator.

Jackal: "Ahem! Are you really going to give it to me? The prototype of the Stigmata, this priceless treasure, the secret of human genes, the essence of biological science..."

Mobius: "Yes! It's yours, I said it's yours! So hurry up and answer my question."

Jackal: "Ahem, sorry, I lost my composure just now."

Wiping the drool from the corner of his mouth, Jackal immediately switched to work mode and proudly introduced his work to everyone.

Jackal: "As you all probably know, the World Serpent conducts human experiments to research Stigmata and create drugs that can help Stigmata safely awaken in the human body."

Jackal: "What I modified using HSN-B46 is an activator that can significantly improve the human body's resistance to Honkai Energy. Moreover, it is harmless to the human body!"

Mobius: "..."

Otto: "..."

At this moment, Chat Group members who knew about the effects of activators or had conducted research in this area couldn't help but widen their eyes.

Su, still in the Death Space, frowned, sensing that things were not so simple.

Even Otto couldn't help but nod. Although this woman was a bit arrogant, he had to admit that she did have some ability.

Kiana: "What's going on? Why is it so quiet all of a sudden?"

Pardofelis: "I don't understand either, Sister Elysia, do you know?"

Elysia: "That's why we're so shocked!"

Whether it's the Honkai Energy Serum from the Previous Era, the so-called HSN-B46, or the Ultimate Honkai Energy Serum modified by Otto with the Schariac Holy Blood, it's all possible.

What they have in common is that they dissolve the Honkai Energy within the human body. Whether used for medicinal purposes or for military applications with significant effects, their essence remains unchanged.

Only the activator made by Jackal is used to enhance the human body's resistance to Honkai Energy.

The Stigmata Project is difficult to implement because children with Stigmata are prone to death, and only one in ten thousand are suitable candidates.

The activator derived from modified Jackal can precisely solve this problem.

Mobius: "I didn't realize, Gray Serpent, where did you find such a talent? He's actually quite gifted."

Gray Serpent: "Perhaps it's because of her madness and paranoia."

A researcher who uses the entire population of an entire city for experiments and is obsessed with human modification—if she's not crazy, who is?

Kevin: "So... she's very useful."

Jackal: "You flatter me, you flatter me, Your Majesty. I only did what I should have done."

That's what he said, but anyone could hear the smugness in the Jackal's voice; his nose was practically pointing to the sky.

[In the scene, three alloy pickup trucks carrying supplies are driving on the road. Kiana is crouching low, holding the trigger, ready to fire.]

At the perfect moment, she leaped up and pulled the trigger, shattering the split tire.

The large transport vehicle scraped against the ground, and a bullet pierced through the pickup truck's cargo box, instantly igniting it into flames.

Kiana landed steadily on the ground, holding her two guns and surveying her surroundings, when a pickup truck crashed into her from behind.

Kiana used the power of the Herrscher of the Void to dodge, but the pickup truck that crashed into the ground emitted white smoke.

"Cough cough cough."

Kiana sensed that the Honkai Energy in her body was being rapidly drained, and having already learned about HSN-B46, she instantly calmed down.

"The Herrscher's body is truly resilient."

The Raven slowly emerged from the shadows, the finger knife in its hand gleaming with a sharp edge.

"Now that you can't use Honkai Energy either, do you want a fair duel with me?"

Kiana picked up her weapon and pointed the gun at the Raven.

Raven took out the prepared potion and plunged it into his own neck without hesitation.

"Hmph, there will never be fairness for you!"

The sharp projectile sliced through the air, and Raven arrived in front of Kiana in an instant. Its swift movements clearly showed that it was completely unaffected by HSN-B46.

Kiana could only frantically dodge, watching as the blade of the hidden weapon sliced across her cheek.

My limbs felt as if they were embedded in cement, making it impossible to move an inch.

The Raven -grey cloak unfurled, like the flapping of a raptor's wings, blurring into a blurry silhouette as it moved at high speed.

Kiana dodged, only to find that she couldn't use her Herrscher of the Void ability to teleport, and her Honkai Energy was almost depleted.

She tried to dodge, but the Raven's sharp claws accurately predicted her movements and silently pierced her ribs.

Kiana crouched on the ground in pain, letting the blood flow onto the surface.

The pain surged into the brain.

The pain of a sharp object piercing the body, a foreign object embedded in internal organs.

Chapter 506 Mobius's After-Sales Service

"What exactly do you want to do to this city?"

Kiana asked through gritted teeth.

Her steps faltered, and she could no longer maintain her balance.

I have no obligation to answer your question.

Raven wiped the sharp claws on its hands, then used its other hand to press the communication switch next to its ear.

"Jackal, I've finished my business."

"Heh, just as I predicted. As long as the method is correct, the Herrscher is not an invincible monster. Raven, take her back to the lab."

I advise you not to leave any future trouble.

Raven glanced at Kiana lying on the ground.