Chapter 75

Wendy: "Choose D, Wendy."

[Correct answer.]

Theresa: "Wendy, you...!!"

Raiden Mei: "Miss Wendy, weren't you in the Oceania Branch? How did you become Herrscher?!"

The students from the St. Freya Academy were completely dumbfounded when Wendy revealed her identity.

Theresa and Himeko Murata, in particular, thought that one of them would be chosen to be blown up!

Elysia: "Locked up in a lab like a monster, subjected to all sorts of experiments every day, she kindly controlled the Gem of Desire within her own body, only to be met with fear from everyone... It's not surprising that her despair, fueled by the Gem of Desire, awakened her Herrscher."

Chakravartin: "What a familiar and disgusting sight! A bunch of deserving trash, unrepentant scum!!!"

Theresa: "Wendy, I'm so sorry, I didn't know, I didn't know they would do such a terrible thing to you, we clearly agreed..."

Bronya: "Wendy, wait a little longer, we're coming to rescue you!"

Wendy: "No, Sister Bronya, it's not your fault. I've been hearing strange noises lately, and I can feel the power of the Gem of Desire affecting me, so I'm starting to suspect that I might become Herrscher."

Himeko Murata: "So, does that mean the Gem of Desire is about to get out of control?"

We can't wait any longer; we must bring Wendy back from the Oceania Branch before she's affected by the Gem of Desire.

The Herrscher of Reason: "Heh heh, so you're finally going to make your move? Leave the most dangerous place to me. I've smashed up Schicksal Headquarters before; attacking Schicksal is something I'm an expert at!"

[Congratulations Wendy on winning the reward: Holy Lyre der Himmel.]

[Introduction:--]

Wendy, when you pick up the Holy Lyre der Himmel, you will truly gain the power of the wind. Prisons and Shackles cannot bind your freedom, and even the Gem of Desire will acknowledge your authority.

Become a true Herrscher of Wind, break free from the cage that binds you, and let freedom and the raging winds call for the return of the Wind God!

But the moment you pick up the Holy Lyre der Himmel, you will sever all ties with worldly overtime; work and busyness will no longer be a part of your life.

Raiden Mei: "This introduction feels strangely familiar. Is the Holy Lyre der Himmel a divine artifact similar to Dreamer's Heart?"

Pardofelis: "Sister Mei, that's cutting off all overtime and busyness. It seems like the price you pay is much less than losing your cooking skills."

Kiana: "Hey! Can you call this a price to pay?"

Just kidding! If we didn't have to go to class or work, and could just Himeko around all day, we'd be overjoyed!

Oceania Branch.

As one of the branches of Schicksal, this place hosts all sorts of experiments, one of the most unique of which involves research materials that even the entire Schicksal doesn't have much of.

--A stable Gem of Desire.

However, as the raw material of the gemstone, Wendy herself did not feel that she was valued much.

No, perhaps as an experimental subject, the Oceania Branch would hardly lack any living conditions for her.

After all, living materials containing the Gem of Desire are extremely rare, even in the entire Schicksal.

If the mission were to end prematurely, or if Wendy were to attempt suicide, it would be a tremendous loss for the Oceania Branch.

But freedom and a normal life are not allowed.

The dangers of Gem of Desire are undeniable, and for this reason, they imprisoned Wendy in a laboratory, where she was subjected to all sorts of research.

Perhaps Wendy initially had the belief of sacrificing her life as Valkyrie, but the children in the laboratory yearned for freedom, just like caged canaries longing to fly to the blue sky.

Wendy is in a wheelchair and cannot move her legs.

She stared blankly at the harp that had suddenly appeared in front of her, realizing that if she could grasp it, she could grasp her future. Slowly... Wendy reached out her hand.

"I want freedom! Please... give me my freedom!"

A massive amount of energy erupted throughout the Oceania Branch, with the Gem of Desire absorbing Honkai Energy like a vortex.

The moment Wendy touched the Holy Lyre der Himmel, the Gem of Desire recognized its identity— the Herrscher of Wind, the Wind God who wields the Authority of Wind.

The torrent of Honkai Energy swept through for about ten minutes, destroying half of the experimental equipment at the Oceania Branch.

When the researchers arrived at Wendy's room, the free wind had already vanished.

Chapter 122 Destroying the Hyperion in One Strike

Durandal: "The Oceania Branch sent a message saying that the Gem of Desire has gone out of control, the original body is missing, and powerful Honkai Energy destroyed half of the experimental site."

Theresa: "?!!"

Kiana: "Wow, that's amazing."

Raiden Mei: "Miss Wendy, did you cause this commotion?"

Wendy: "Yes, I'm sorry, I didn't expect that just touching the Holy Lyre der Himmel would cause such a situation."

However, Wendy didn't feel much guilt knowing that the Oceania Branch had been destroyed, after all, it was a cage that had imprisoned her for a long time.

Now, the Gem of Desire within her has been completely tamed, more obedient than the Canned Food from the Pardo family.

Having regained her freedom, Wendy not only recovered her legs but also enjoyed the feeling of flying for the first time.

'Faster, faster!'

'You are the Herrscher of Wind, you are the free wind, you can go anywhere, you who control the Authority of Wind can transform into the wind, and become one with the wind!'

The Holy Lyre der Himmel told her this.

Wendy felt an unprecedented sense of freedom; she could go anywhere and move towards the Far East Branch like the wind.

Wendy: "Lady Durandal, were there any casualties in the chaos that just occurred at the Oceania Branch?"

Although she felt relieved to hear about the heavy losses suffered by the Oceania Branch, Wendy was still a little too kind-hearted.

She would feel terrible if she caused a lot of casualties because of her own actions.

Durandal: "The casualties weren't too high, but the damage to the experimental equipment was huge. And according to intelligence from the Oceania Branch... the Gem of Desire is out of control, an invasion by an external force, possibly the work of the World Serpent?!"

Far away in Shencheng Pharmaceuticals, a pot was smashed down on the World Serpent Origin. Before they could even figure out what had happened, they were directly identified as the culprits who attacked the Oceania Branch of Schicksal and attempted to steal the Gem of Desire.

Cang Xuan: "Seriously? How could the World Serpent get caught in the crossfire for no reason?"

Danzhu: "This kind of physical discomfort is Dr. Mobius's tradition. I didn't expect it to continue even with World Serpent. I feel sorry for the doctor for two seconds."

The Schicksal branch was destroyed, so they didn't witness the large-scale mech invasion.

However, the final scene, where Wendy reaches out her hand, After Honkai energy erupts, and various electronic devices malfunction, seems like the result of someone infiltrating and causing chaos.

Moreover, it uses advanced cutting-edge technology, making it impossible to analyze anything from the visuals alone; Anti-Entropy does not possess such capabilities.

If you say it wasn't the World Serpent that did it, nobody will believe you!

Durandal: "Wait, there's more information below. The original Wendy... confirmed dead?!"

Wendy: "Huh?"

Confirmed dead? Himself? Then who is the person who has transformed into a wisp of wind and is now heading towards the Far East Branch?

Don't you ever verify anything when you report to your superiors?!

Ultimately, it's been less than thirty minutes since Wendy escaped Oceania, and you've already reported the information to your superiors. Your efficiency is astonishing.

Pardofelis: "Sigh, I feel like I've gone astray. I'm not surprised at all by hearing this news."

Canned Food: "Meow~"

Chakravartin: "Ha, in the end they're all birds of a feather. There are always people like this in every era, scum!"

Theresa: "As long as Wendy is alright."

The headmistress was speechless. Not only did she fail to help with the rescue, but she also didn't have to clean up the mess.

Knowing that half of the branch's equipment had failed, no one could bear the responsibility, so they immediately chose to shift the blame onto the most mysterious force.

The higher-ups in your Oceania Branch are too shrewd!

[In the scene, Kiana and her group are taking Wendy back to the Hyperion, and the girl in the wheelchair is silent.]

"Auntie Himeko, we're going back to the Hyperion."

"Who are you calling 'Auntie'? Never mind, just stay where you are and prepare to board the ship."

Teacher Himeko shook her head, deciding to settle the score with Kiana when she got back.

"Wendy, Bronya feels very sorry."

"No, Sister Bronya is not wrong."

Wendy sat in her wheelchair, head bowed, silently maintaining a smile.

"The detector detected Honkai Energy reaction. Is it the reaction of the Gem of Desire within Wendy? Wait, the intensity of the reaction is constantly increasing, 1500 HW, 2000 HW, what's happening?"

The sudden Honkai Energy from Wendy caused the surrounding Valkyrie to take a step back due to the immense pressure.

"2000 HW, that should be enough to destroy the Hyperion in one shot."

"Miss Wendy, what are you saying?" Raiden Mei asked in a trembling voice.

"A bunch of hypocrites, I hate you all! I hate every single one of you! I wish I could kill you all! Hahahaha!"

Amidst the laughter, Wendy blue pupils suddenly widened, and a pair of wings sprouted from her back, with hurricanes howling all around.

Wendy, having uttered those harsh words, gathered her strength, and then... then flew away in front of everyone.

Himeko Murata: "?!!"

The Herrscher of Reason: "Wait, didn't you just boast that you'd destroy the Hyperion in one strike? How come you just flew away?"

2000HW of Honkai Energy destroy the Hyperion in one blow, although compared to the Herrscher of Reason, what she was about to do was nothing.

But the way you made those threats and then ran away the next moment was just too embarrassing!

Raiden Mei: "Perhaps it's because Miss Wendy is kind-hearted and doesn't want to attack us?"

Durandal: "Miss Wendy was just worried about those people in the Oceania Branch who experimented on her. They must be kind-hearted Valkyrie. But the matter of the Herrscher of Wind... it was Schicksal's mistake."

Durandal knew that it was Schicksal's responsibility to push such a kind girl as Wendy to the point of Gem of Desire.

Similar experiments are not uncommon, but most of the time she can only turn a blind eye and follow orders.

Wendy: "Yes, I'm sorry."

Bronya: "Wendy, Bronya believes you will overcome the Gem of Desire and won't be controlled by it."

Wendy: "Sister Bronya... Also, I've arrived, but there's a security guard at the entrance who won't let me in."

At the entrance of the St. Freya Academy, the Herrscher of Wind, who was just about to sneak in using the power of wind, was suddenly blocked by a greatsword.

"You, show me your student ID!"

The Kevin Puppet, wielding the Cleaver of Fehu, meticulously blocked Wendy at the doorway, not allowing her to cross even a step.

Kiana: "Is it Kevin Puppet again? He stopped me at the door when I forgot my student ID, and caught me red-handed trying to climb over the wall."

Himeko Murata: "Her dedication is so admirable, I don't even know how to comment on it."

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Wendy: "So, how do I get in?"

Fighting was out of the question. Although the Kevin Puppet in front of her was smaller than her, it was wearing an old green military coat and had the professional demeanor of a gatekeeper.

Wendy was raised with a strict upbringing that forbade her from hitting an elderly person.

Theresa: "I'll come. I'll go get Wendy. You just wait for me at the door."

Danzhu: "The Herrscher of Wind managed to escape from the Oceania Branch's base was stopped by the gatekeeper of the St. Freya Academy?"

Cang Xuan: "The Far East Demon Cave is terrifying beyond belief."

This is terrifying! Is this the true strength of St. Freya's Herrscher Academy?

Himeko Murata: "Speaking of the Oceania Branch, Durandal, what is headquarters' decision regarding this incident?"

Durandal: "His Excellency's orders haven't come down yet, but with the loss of the Gem of Desire and the destruction of a large amount of equipment and resources, there will certainly be many people who need to step forward and take responsibility."

In other words, the researchers and leaders of the Oceania Branch can basically be dismissed; at least they get three meals a day in prison.

Kiana: "That's more like it! They did such terrible things to Wendy, they deserved it!"