Chapter 349

The Honkai of that time, the indifference shown to those in distress, left a deep mark on Anna's heart.

Jackal: "But how do you explain Owl Owl's problems? His despair is no less than Anna's, is it?"

Elysia: "They're different. Anna's despair stemmed from her own guilt, a result of long-term accumulation, while Chen Tianwu's was a jumble of memories flashing through his mind during his near-death experience."

The difference between the two is that one is genuine guilt, while the other is negative emotion that erupts after being manipulated.

Chen Tianwu was already on the verge of death, filled with despair. The flashbacks he experienced before his death were the straw that broke his mental defenses.

Raiden Mei: "Based on a reasonable analysis, we can rule out the last answer. If Chen Tianwu still has any sense, he wouldn't allow himself to cause such widespread destruction."

Bronya: "So the common thread among the remaining three answers... is they related to Anna?"

Otto: "That's right. The Herrscher of Earth's awakening originated from Anna, so his obsession also lies with Anna. Understanding his attitude towards Anna will reveal the answer."

The problem, which I initially had no clue about, is now just one step away from being solved.

Raven: "Attitude? It's hatred, isn't it? Before Herrscherization, she deliberately let Chen Tianwu see Anna's escape, just to make him feel hatred for Anna and then despair."

Otto: "No, I think the opposite. I choose B."

[Correct answer.]

Give the Herrscher's core to Anna...

Everyone was completely bewildered. Such a thing was possible? And what was the purpose of Owl's awakening, fueled by hatred?

Kiana: "Tsk, Otto guessed right again."

Otto: "I simply believe in the miracle of emotions. Human relationships aren't simply black and white. The guidance of awakening is only temporary; it's merely a catalyst with a fleeting effect. Once the effects wear off, true humanity will be revealed."

Durandal: "You mean, Chen Tianwu isn't very fond of Anna?"

But if that's the case, why did Chen Tianwu awaken out of despair?

Otto: "Hate is only temporary, a manifestation fueled by impulse. Once he regains consciousness, Owl will understand that Anna owes him nothing."

Chapter 566 The Herrscher of Rimestar

Otto: "The Honkai outbreak wasn't Anna's fault. She was just a new Valkyrie who came to offer help. On the contrary, she saved Chen Tianwu's life. This is the kind of attitude Chen Tianwu should have shown in repaying a life-saving debt."

Otto: "Emotions, human emotions, are hidden behind humanity. They can ignite a candle in the cold wind and illuminate miracles in the world. Only by believing in the possibilities of humanity can miracles be created."

Gray Serpent: "Human emotions are indeed great, but unfortunately, I have never truly witnessed the miracles you speak of."

Otto: "It's alright, I think you'll see it someday."

And that day is destined to arrive soon.

[Congratulations Otto on winning the reward: Concept Card - Virtual World Bubble.]

Otto: "Virtual World Bubble, I remember Durandal, that little girl you were so optimistic about, she had this too, right?"

Durandal: "Yes, Seele has great potential; her future achievements will definitely be no less than S-Rank."

If we only consider Veliona, she might already be S-Rank.

A person with two consciousnesses is a bit tricky to deal with.

Veliona: "The Virtual World Bubble has powerful side effects. Just a friendly reminder, if you want to use it, you'll need to find a Valkyrie with innate Stigmata."

While the World Bubble is powerful, the side effects are already quite obvious; a weakened Valkyrie will die instantly.

Not everyone can receive the blessing of a World Bubble, even if it's virtual.

Otto: "Rita, what do you think?"

Bishop Otto's first thought was Rita, one of the three S-rank Valkyrie of Schicksal, who had recently been defeated by Sakura in a challenge dungeon and was feeling depressed.

Rita: "Your Excellency, are you really going to give this to me?"

It would be a lie to say she didn't want it; Rita doesn't like to be pretentious.

Not long ago, she was brutally defeated by a powerful opponent, and her body still suffers from the side effects. Sakura's strength showed her the true nature of the world.

Blade of Setsuna, it's not even a blur!

With such a sudden attack, Star Platinum's time-stopping ability was broken, and Rita was truly desperate!

Rita fully realized the chuunibyou (delusional) words Raiden Mei had uttered at Schicksal Headquarters.

She wasn't exaggerating at all!

Otto: "Of course, I don't know the specific usage either. You can take the Concept Card and go find Durandal yourself."

Rita: "Thank you, Your Excellency."

Having served Schicksal diligently for so many years, Rita has certainly deserved credit, even if she hasn't achieved great things.

Otto isn't a stingy person; Rita deserves the Virtual World Bubble.

As for Amber... forget it. Giving her Virtual World Bubble enjoy is less appealing than deducting funds from the St. Freya Academy's budget.

In the scene, in an ocean that resembles a starry sky, there is a space belonging to the Imaginary, a forbidden place inaccessible to humans, where only Chen Tianwu and Anna reside.

Anna was severely injured by Raiden Mei, and her remaining life was slipping away; she was on the verge of death.

Having just awakened as Herrscher, Chen Tianwu emerged from the flashback of his memories and slowly opened his eyes.

"Anna, do you know? From that day on, I lost everything, everything that could sustain me."

"I don't know what I did wrong, or what I should do. Life has become meaningless, and everything seems so far away."

"In the end, I chose to give up on myself and embarked on a path of self-destruction."

He came into contact with the dark side of the world, joined an underground boxing club, and eventually joined World Serpent.

As someone whose home was destroyed by the Honkai, whose everything was ruined, and whose body was on the verge of collapse, Chen Tianwu had no other choice.

"I joined World Serpent, became an officer, and found your whereabouts. I believe I will meet you someday, but I'm also afraid to see you..."

"My body is no longer human, and it doesn't have much time left. Perhaps I should thank you, or perhaps I should hate you."

"But without a doubt, without you, I would have died long ago in the Honkai ruins. So, Anna, I'll return my life to you."

Chen Tianwu reached out and suddenly plunged his hand into his chest, tearing out his Herrscher Core.

"I entrust everything to you, and my power will become a part of you. Although there is no place for us in this world, if there is still a chance, Anna, live on in my place."

The core of the Herrscher of Earth is drifting toward Anna.

Chen Tianwu slowly closed his eyes.

Yes, that's good. If the two of them are destined for tragedy, if the Herrscher is destined to become the enemy of humanity, then let Anna live.

As the core of the Herrscher of Earth merged into Anna's body, a black sphere slowly rose.

The immense gravitational pull reversed things; building debris and frozen ice, defying free fall, slowly gathered upwards.

High-intensity Honkai Energy erupts within the sphere.

The black nova crashed down, the gravity-bound sphere instantly annihilated upon impact with the ground, tearing the sky and earth apart.

In an instant, the entire Coral Island was submerged by Honkai Energy.

--The Herrscher of Rimestar.

A sudden attack from Black Abyss White Flower tore a rift in the black nova, and then the Valkyrie transformed into a blue comet, crashing heavily into the Herrscher of Rimestar.

The Herrscher of Rimestar was struck and sent flying backward. Before she could regain her footing, a crimson bolt of Thunderclap struck her head from the sky.

Raiden Mei transformed into lightning, shattering the solid ice. She wielded her katana, each strike accompanied by lightning, leaving wounds on the Herrscher of Rimestar.

"Raiden Mei!"

Durandal unleashed another shot, repelling the Herrscher of Rimestar.

Raiden Mei understood her meaning and seized this opportunity to launch the Scepter of Duat, hindering the connection Herrscher of Rimestar and the Imaginary.

"Aaaaaah!"

The Honkai Energy was disrupted, as if bound by countless chains, making it difficult to move. The Herrscher of Rimestar cried out in pain.

Raiden Mei's eyes narrowed, and surging Raiden coalesced in her hand as she slashed through the body of the Herrscher of Rimestar with a single Oni-Kiana.

The white light overwhelmed our vision.

The body of the Herrscher of Rimestar disintegrated at this moment.

Raiden Mei, Herrscher, also arrived at the space where Chen Tianwu and the other person were.

"Raiden Mei."

It's over.

"Yes, it's over." Chen Tianwu sighed, looking up, his body appearing and disappearing in the distance.

He looked at Anna, who was lying quietly and completely unconscious. "I just wanted to see her one more time, just wanted to tell her how I felt. Is that wrong?"

"I don't know, because I'm also looking for the answer."

Raiden Mei kept her head down.

Chen Tianwu smiled bitterly, "Is that so? Then I hope you won't end up like us."

This is the most benevolent blessing that the Herrscher of Ice and the Herrscher of Earth, as losers, could offer to Raiden Mei, who is of the same kind.

Chapter 567 You Cannot Escape

Raiden Mei pursed her lips, feeling a pang of guilt. "I'm sorry."

"Why apologize? We are Herrscher, monsters that must be eliminated. You only did what you were supposed to do," Chen Tianwu said. "But none of that matters anymore. Let's just consider it a joke fate played on Anna and me."

Chen Tianwu's voice was hoarse and low. He touched the corner of his eye, but there wasn't a trace of tear.

"Perhaps my emotions disappeared when I became Herrscher; I can no longer feel any sadness."

"I'm so tired. Maybe this ending isn't so bad."

Chen Tianwu took one last look at Anna, then slowly closed his eyes.

Raiden Mei gritted her teeth, and brought her raised blade down, silencing everything.

The Herrscher of Rimestar has vanished, leaving only snow-white flowers drifting in the sky, a testament to the existence of a former Herrscher of Ice.

The storm subsided, sunlight pierced through the clouds, and the setting sun cast its glow upon the earth.

Raiden Mei stood on the shattered seawall, gazing into the distance. The once bustling Coral Island was now nothing but ruins.

Countless people died in this battle.

The surging waves carry the souls of the departed to distant lands and bring the remnants of civilization back to their homeland; in the end, all that remains is a page of history.

Raiden Mei was bathed in the setting sun, holding two dazzling cores in her hands.

The Raven slowly approached. "You've succeeded. You're one step closer to your goal."

Raiden Mei remained silent.

"What's wrong? Silent and waiting for me to applaud you? Well, you're going to be disappointed."

Raven patted Raiden Mei on the shoulder. "Cheer up, this is your victory."

"I don't think this can be called a victory." Raiden Mei's face was deathly pale as she looked at the two cores in her hands, feeling a sharp pain in her heart.

She slowly looked at the Raven beside her.

The Raven didn't respond; it just kept its head down, fiddling with the Third Divine Key it had salvaged from the battlefield.

The video ends here.

Raiden Mei: "This isn't a victory at all. I... I didn't do anything."

They killed the Herrscher of Rimestar, and also dealt with the Herrscher of Earth and the Herrscher of Herrscher of Ice, but it was obvious to everyone that it was a complete failure.

The dead cannot return.

Those who lived on Coral Island have passed away, and Anna and Chen Tianwu met a tragic end. The Herrscher was indeed destroyed, but the price paid was far too high.

Kevin: "You can't accept this ending, and neither can I, but this is how the world is. You can't escape it; you can only accept it!"

Durandal: "No, I could have prevented all of this from happening!"

Coral Island in Southeast Asia.