Chapter 333

A pink barrier unfolded, enveloping Elysia and Himiko, completely isolating them from the outside world.

"Now no one can disturb our date. Let me think... I was a little rough, but you'll forgive me, right?"

Elysia stood on the lava, her fingers drawing back the bow.

The moment she released her grip, the arrow whistled through the air and pierced the Flame Herrscher's chest with a soft thud.

"Ah!!!"

Himiko roared, and the molten lava below boiled completely, with several pillars of fire shooting into the sky and striking the barrier.

"Don't leave so soon. I want to convey a little more of my feelings to you."

The fourth arrow pierced the abdomen of the Flame Herrscher, penetrating the spinal cord through the navel.

Himiko's eyes turned bloodshot, the pain driving her mad. Flames engulfed her entire body, melting the arrows and instantly healing her fatal wounds.

When Honkai Energy is sufficient, attacks aimed at the body cannot inflict a truly fatal wound on Herrscher.

"I told you you'd like it! Let's make our date even more passionate!"

Three arrows were fired simultaneously.

The moment Elysia let go, the lava beneath her feet surged and rushed towards her, blocking her escape route from all sides.

Elysia braved the heatwave and rushed out, only to see the arrows from before melted again, and four more arrows were nocked onto the bow.

The enclosed space shut out the outside world.

The people in the shelter looked up and heard the sounds of fierce fighting coming from within the pink barrier. Until the dust settled, there was nothing they could do but pray silently.

"Dr. Mei, the Moonlight Throne's transfer has ten minutes remaining, and it's at 100% power. With the Herrscher's current demonstrated power, it can remove 30% of its Honkai Energy."

"Not enough!"

Dr. Mei frowned, her eyes fixed on the feedback data from the detector.

Forty percent of the Honkai Energy was indeed a heavy blow, but it couldn't be of decisive help in the current situation.

If the Flame Herrscher, Elysia alone is sufficient.

They need to minimize their losses while defeating the Herrscher; ideally, they should try to restore the Flame Herrscher to her human form.

In this way, both the subsequent plans and public opinion will be inspiring, allowing humanity to truly see hope and believe in the Fire Moth.

The first part is about suppressing the Flame Herrscher perfectly intact.

Mobius patted a staff member on the shoulder. "How much longer will it take for the second Moonlight Throne?"

"A second one? But Dr. Mei, that Moonlight Throne is only half-finished; forcing its use will cause it to collapse."

A Moonlight Throne is a significant loss.

If it were completed in another two months, it could be officially deployed to the battlefield, but right now it's just an empty framework with an engine and Honkai Energy conversion device.

Once the energy cannon is fired, it will be completely destroyed.

"Never mind all that, just quickly calculate the result and tell me how much damage two Moonlight Throne can do to Herrscher?" Dr. Mei asked seriously.

She was more heartbroken than anyone else to have a Moonlight Throne destroyed.

The most important thing right now is to suppress the Flame Herrscher. There's no time to worry about anything else. At this critical juncture, Dr. Mei knows how to make the right choice.

"If both Moonlight Throne hit their targets and their effects stack, they are expected to reduce Honkai Energy by 70%, provided that the two energies do not collide prematurely and cause a conflict."

Dr. Mei nodded. "Then calculate the trajectory within one minute."

"Doctor, that's impossible."

There are two Moonlight Throne, one of which cannot be moved but can only be launched. The program to calculate the trajectory change within one minute requires the expertise of the R&D department.

"You guys go to the control panel; I'll handle the orbit calculations."

"Yes."

Dr. Mei took their place, her fingers moving rapidly across the control panel.

The cannon of the Moonlight Throne rotated, aiming at the center of the barrier.

"Dr. Mei, the relevant personnel have located the Herrscher's position, but they are unable to pinpoint the Chief's..."

"Moonlight Throne, launch!"

"Eh? Doctor?!"

The person giving the report looked completely bewildered.

Dr. Mei, the Chief is still fighting the Herrscher inside. Your decisive action might accidentally injure friendly forces.

Why don't you hesitate a little longer? At least hesitate a little more!

Elysia was not present. Dr. Mei was in charge of the design and control of the Moonlight Throne. Upon hearing the order, the staff activated the Moonlight Throne without hesitation.

Energy gathered at the muzzle, and the moment the Flame Herrscher sensed danger, before she could react, it pierced through the barrier, with two streams of energy penetrating Himiko's body from the front and back.

"Aaaaaah!"

The Honkai Energy surged forth like a floodgate being opened, even cooling the magma on the ground.

Elysia, having dodged the Moonlight Throne, wiped the sweat from her brow and breathed a sigh of relief.

"Dr. Mei is as decisive as ever. If she were hit by the Moonlight Throne, even I would feel the pain for a while."

Releasing her bow and arrow, Elysia gradually approached Himiko.

The Moonlight Throne can convert Honkai Energy into ordinary energy. Having lost more than half of her Honkai Energy, the Flame Herrscher is no longer as formidable as before.

If Elysia wanted, she could end her body at any time.

"!!!"

Himiko all her strength, her fist flashing with crimson light, and swung it towards Elysia's chest.

Elysia appeared behind her instantly, wrapping her arms around Himiko's neck. "You've worked hard, get some sleep, my friend."

A vial of serum was inserted into Himiko's neck, and the liquid slowly sank.

Chapter 541 Only a Little Stronger

Ultimate Honkai Energy Serum: The ultimate weapon created by Archbishop of Schicksal Otto Apocalypse using HSN-B46 combined with the Schariac Holy Blood.

Its effects are worthy of the title "[Godsbane Spear]".

The two Moonlight Throne severely injured the Flame Herrscher, and under the effect of the Ultimate Honkai Energy Serum, she lost all her remaining Honkai Energy. Even as an Apostle of Honkai, she could no longer manifest her authority.

This battle was a victory for humanity.

"Waaaaah, I quit! I'm so sad!"

"Mei, it was so close! Just a tiny bit more! I was almost killed by the Moonlight Throne! How could you be so cruel? Waaaaah!"

"At that time, the Moonlight Throne was only 0.01 centimeters away from me. Just a tiny bit more, and you would have lost me..."

Humanity has defeated the Herrscher.

However, the hero Flame-Chasers stepped forward and saved everyone, Elysia, is currently throwing a tantrum in front of May.

Every word was an accusation against her decisive use of the Moonlight Throne.

Dr. Mei sighed helplessly, "Alright, Elysia, we can talk about the Moonlight Throne later. Let's finish the follow-up work on the Flame Herrscher right now."

She pointed to the chaotic base below.

The damaged facilities need to be rebuilt, and those infected by the Honkai Energy need to receive timely treatment. The losses caused by the Herrscher also need to be tallied.

Elysia's expression immediately turned serious. "Rebuilding the facilities is easy enough, and Eden will cover the economic losses first, but Honkai Energy infection is troublesome."

Infecting Honkai Disease almost certainly means death.

Although they now have medical-grade Honkai Energy Serum, this is contingent on timely treatment.

Sometimes we have to admit that the human body is such a fragile thing. There is a cure for Honkai Disease, but the side effects it causes, such as organ failure and internal bleeding, can be fatal.

Elysia made a decision. "Have Sue work overtime immediately, keep the lights on at 007, and also have Mobius's people go help. Make sure the medicine is delivered to the patient as soon as possible!"

Honkai Energy Serum is really a good thing, no matter which version.

Through this battle, Elysia fully realized how correct her initial decision had been.

The Fire Moth's warehouse always has enough Honkai Energy Serum to supply the population of more than a dozen cities.

Fortunately, Elysia deployed a barrier and controlled the disaster caused by the Herrscher.

Judging from the results, this should be the one that caused the least damage among the Herrscher defeated by the Previous Era.

Of course, the one who was instantly killed by Chakravartin doesn't count.

Mei hesitated for a moment, then, seeing that Elysia was in a good mood, said, "Elysia, there's something I think you need to be prepared for."

"What's up?"

"Regarding Himiko... no, the Flame Herrscher's condition."

After the defeat, the Honkai Energy Serum deprived Himiko of her last fighting ability, leaving her with less than one-tenth of her remaining Honkai Energy.

She is currently in a coma, but according to the test results, her threat level does not even reach the Judgment-class.

To borrow a phrase often used by Raiden Mei and her friends, they can only compete with goalkeeper Rita.

Dr. Mei retrieved the data. "According to the test results, although she has lost her powers and returned to her previous state, her essence as Herrscher has not disappeared."

"So, we're back to square one?" Elysia frowned.

No, it's worse than that.

Dr. Mei stated, "Because her body has already adapted to the power of the Flame Herrscher, the possibility of her awakening again is higher than before. As long as she comes into contact with a sufficient amount of Honkai Energy again, she will still be the Flame Herrscher."

Simply put, it's an active volcano.

The amount of Honkai Energy was sufficient, but Mei did not specify the exact amount.

Elysia felt that she didn't know either.

Researchers are generally meticulous, and there had never been a similar case before. Dr. Mei wouldn't say anything he wasn't certain of.

"May I go see her?" Elysia asked.

She had a pleasant conversation with Himiko, and as fellow Herrscher, perhaps she could find some solace in Himiko.

Having caused such immense destruction, I wonder if Himiko still has any memory of it.

Dr. Mei asked doubtfully, "Elysia, you are the chief; you don't need to ask for my opinion."

"Uh, hehe, I almost forgot."

Elysia tapped her head, made a cute face, and quickly disappeared from Dr. Mei's sight.

Three minutes later, she arrived at Himiko's cell.

The red-haired mature woman sat on the ground in a very unladylike manner, her head bowed, her hands bound by specially made handcuffs, and a collar around her neck that detected Honkai Energy.

An alarm will sound immediately once the Honkai Energy concentration reaches the target level.

"Hi, Himiko, I've arrived."

Elysia carried a bottle of red wine and sat down next to Himiko.

The last time they met, it was in a room like this, except that last time Himiko was only under house arrest, but now she's a real prisoner.

Hearing the familiar voice, Himiko finally raised her head, her pale face a testament to her weakness.

However, for Herrscher, this is nothing more than a minor cold.

"It's you, Elysia. I was just thinking you'd bring me some good wine, and it actually came true so quickly."

"You have to keep your promises." Elysia Himiko a full glass of red wine.

"Forget it, such good red wine would be a waste to drink when I'm in a bad mood." Himiko had no desire to drink at the moment.

Of course she's scared.

After all, it was just a nap. When I woke up, everything had changed. In my dream, I was a powerful version of myself who wanted to destroy everything.

Nightmares aren't scary; what's scary is waking up to find they're all real.

"Don't be afraid. I told you, the Fire Moth will never abandon you, never." Elysia grasped Himiko's hand.