Chapitre 136: Chapter 136: Deception and Awakening
Clang!
The soulium Claws clashed with the Heavy Armor Bunny's fist, creating a metallic collision on the rooftop, making the air scorching hot.
Bronya seemed to still be in shock from earlier, standing silently in place, appearing somewhat dazed. Even though the Raven's soulium Claws were right in front of her, she seemed oblivious, lost in thought while gazing at the boy's figure.
Fortunately, she was now a Herrscher, and the Heavy Armor Bunny was intelligent enough to automatically defend against the Raven's attacks, preventing Bronya from getting hurt.
"Chase, why?" The girl's eyes were filled with confusion and a sense of betrayal as she questioned the boy, but he seemed to ignore her inquiry.
He turned around, waved his hand, and left without a word.
"Raven, it's up to you."
"You little..." The Raven grumbled, "You didn't mention the opponent was a Herrscher."
"I'll pay extra."
With that, the boy left behind a sentence, his figure gradually fading away...
............
Bronya's unexpected arrival exceeded Chase's expectations. Having a Herrscher join the already complicated situation was not a good thing.
So, she needed to be temporarily restrained.
Chase needed to continue observing the situation's development in the field, unable to enact the emotional reunion with Bronya as siblings just yet.
At least, not right now.
The awakening of the Thunder Herrscher was necessary. This not only concerned whether the World Serpent would have another powerful pawn or he would gain a useful colleague, but it also involved Kiana's well-being.
Although the Queen of the Void and Kiana were no longer at odds as before, and there had been no instances of the Queen attempting to seize control of Kiana's body, this alleviated Kiana's pressure to some extent. However, this effect was still limited.
Kiana could now wield the power of the Void, but she still couldn't be considered a true Herrscher of the Void. This meant that she couldn't adapt to such high concentrations of Honkai Energy like a fish to water.
Their honey, my poison.
Kiana was still constantly suffering from the erosion of Honkai Energy. Her body, now worn and tattered, was like a damaged ship sailing in a storm, constantly at risk of sinking.
Unless Kiana encountered some opportunity, such as suddenly fully awakening as a Herrscher, she would probably have to let Theresa take over for her to move normally.
Or reduce the number of Herrscher Gems inside her.
With these thoughts in mind, Chase shifted his gaze to Raiden Mei, who was not far away, battling the Imaginary Boss.
.............
In the midst of complexity, shock mingled with anxiety, such were the psychological activities of Raiden Mei at this moment.
Just after reaching an agreement with Kevin, she saw a dragon fall to the ground as soon as she stepped out. The girl stood there in a daze for a long time, her purple hair disheveled in the wind.
She knew this dragon.
When her good friend was captured, Raiden Mei, along with Hyperion and others, rushed to Schicksal. Suddenly, she heard a dragon roar behind her.
Turning around, she saw Benares, a follower of the Second Herrscher.
Back in the Siberian snowfield, Benares was taken care of by Theresa and fortunate to acquire a pseudo-core, which allowed her to transform into a human form. Unfortunately, she perished.
Now, summoned by the Queen, awakened from a long slumber, she vowed to contribute to the Queen's recovery and remove all obstacles.
Unfortunately, her fortunes were ill-fated. Upon arrival, she encountered an ancient being of fifty thousand years, suffered a bitter defeat, and then disappeared without a trace.
Seeing her being defeated this time was a scene of her opponent's humiliation, which left Raiden Mei speechless for a moment. However, almost in the next instant, Raiden Mei reacted.
Was Kiana with Benares?
Her heart sank slightly. Without further delay, the purple-haired girl rushed towards the direction where Benares had fallen.
But before she could see Benares on the ground, Raiden Mei encountered trouble.
The Imaginary Husk - Nihilius.
A massive creature exuding imaginary energy jumped out of the fissure in the sky, blocking Raiden Mei's path directly.
The humanoid giant held a heavy sword, displaying its hostility without reservation towards Raiden Mei.
Raiden Mei frowned slightly, gripping her katana tightly.
The Valkyrie Armor silently activated its charging, even the remnants of the Gem of Conquest within her were mobilized. The girl held her katana high, her eyes sharp.
It seemed that a battle was inevitable.
Since there was going to be a battle, then let it be!
So, Raiden Mei went on the offensive.
........
After a while, Raiden Mei was panting heavily, with the dismantled Imaginary Husk lying beside her.
Her katana was stuck in the ground, and the girl's hands were supporting her body. The battle had indeed taken a toll on her, as she was only a B-rank Valkyrie, while this Imaginary God was probably at 0.8 Rita's strength.
Fortunately, it was resolved. The girl couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief. If another one came, she wouldn't be able to handle it alone.
[Dong——]
Vaguely, Raiden Mei seemed to hear a voice in her body, like the bell of a Western church, ancient and distant.
But Raiden Mei didn't have time to think about these things at the moment. She only felt a sense of terror.
In a panic, she turned her head, her eyes filled with despair.
She saw what?
"Ki... Kiana!" Raiden Mei's voice trembled as she looked at the girl pierced through the chest in front of her, her face full of shock and fear.
"Thank goodness, Mei, I caught up..." Kiana turned her head, smiling at Raiden Mei. "I... don't want to lose any of you anymore..."
"Mei, run..."
With that said, Kiana fell to the ground...
Raiden Mei didn't know where she found the strength, but she hurried to Kiana's side, looking at the girl who was already seriously injured and unconscious. A sense of inexplicable anger surged in her heart, and her aura continued to rise.
Meanwhile, on a nearby rooftop, a black-haired boy watched the scene with a calculated smile.
État de l’alimentation hebdomadaire
-- Classement
Power Stone 
-- Power
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