"Seriously, I still wanted to enjoy the reunion with my niece (most importantly, Zeus). Why? Why does something like this have to happen?"
If it were just the appearance of Yae Sakura, that would be one thing. But after Yae Sakura appeared, the Honkai energy in Chang Kong City became even more concentrated. Not far from Yae Sakura, another Honkai energy gathering point appeared, as if the Honkai itself had consciousness and was trying to create another Herrscher. At this point, Theresa simply couldn't sit still. Not to mention Yae Sakura, the pseudo-Herrscher from 500 years ago, if a new Herrscher appeared now, it would definitely start causing destruction first.
Newly born Herrschers are unstable, so they must be defeated while they are still gathering strength, otherwise, huge trouble will ensue. So, Theresa strapped on Judah and headed towards the other Honkai energy gathering point. She had to kill her before the Herrscher fully formed.
"Solve this quickly, and go back quickly!"
Thinking this, Theresa's speed increased, leaving a trail of dust in her wake.
Meanwhile, in St. Freya Academy, Zeus, who was lying in bed, suddenly opened her amethyst-like eyes. How could Zeus not have noticed such a massive energy surge when Yae Sakura broke the seal? She ran to the windowsill wearing only her underwear, looking in the direction of Chang Kong City. Zeus absolutely could not miss this opportunity, not only to save the 'reckless' Theresa's life but also to collect a Herrscher that had not yet fully grown. Most importantly, she also needed to meet Yae Sakura.
"However, I need to change my outfit."
She couldn't let Theresa know her identity, so she had to change into an outfit that would cover her face. After thinking for a long time, Zeus finally remembered a very suitable set of armor. With a snap of her fingers, a bright silver, exceptionally majestic, full-body armor appeared on Zeus. Basically, anyone who had drawn the White Lancer would recognize this appearance. Before her Spirit Origin upgrade, the captivating King looked like this.
Satisfied, Zeus examined the armor on her body, then directly activated her teleportation, disappearing from the dormitory balcony without alarming anyone. She left St. Freya Academy and arrived in Chang Kong City.
"Last time, there was too much going on to appreciate it. Now that I've calmed down, I realize how beautiful the sky is!"
On top of a skyscraper, a fully armored figure suddenly appeared, then looked at the sky with a sigh of emotion. She then used her power to begin absorbing the Honkai energy in the air.
At this moment, a detection staff member on the Hyperion exclaimed, looking at the numbers on the display screen in disbelief.
Her friend asked with concern why she was suddenly so startled.
"For some unknown reason, the Honkai concentration in Chang Kong City has started to decrease."
The detection girl also told her friend with an incredulous expression; it was simply too unbelievable.
"It's true! What's going on?"
Hearing the detection girl's words, her friend initially didn't believe it, but looking at the slowly decreasing concentration points, she truly had no choice but to believe this fantastical information.
Zeus, who was absorbing Honkai energy, didn't care about what was happening on the Hyperion. She was currently absorbing Honkai energy while observing Theresa's situation with her divine sense. When she discovered that Theresa was about to reach the place with the highest Honkai energy, Zeus began to fly towards Theresa's location. However, a familiar figure also appeared in Zeus's divine sense.
Yae Sakura was also slowly heading towards the place with the highest Honkai energy. It seemed to have piqued Sakura's curiosity, or perhaps she needed to replenish her energy. However, her speed was very slow, so she probably wasn't in much of a hurry.
"Alright, alright, I know. Kallen, you've waited so long, you can finally see her."
Zeus, flying in mid-air, felt a vibration in her hand. It seemed the Saintess was anxious, finally sensing her beloved's aura. She had been constantly telling Zeus, but it seemed her wait was over; she could finally see her beloved.
"Don't worry! I'll reunite you two."
Zeus comforted Kallen, and a sudden urge to cheer for Lord Otto stirred in her heart. You've worked hard for your goddess for over five hundred years, yet in the end, she still loves someone else. Lord Otto, can you change that green hat? You've worn it for over five hundred years, aren't you tired of it? She inexplicably felt sorry for Lord Otto.
"It's time for a meeting."
At that time, Zeus's contract with Kallen was to help her meet Yae Sakura and be with her forever. If Zeus couldn't fulfill this promise, it would be like slapping herself in the face. Soon, in less than ten minutes, Zeus arrived at a school. She didn't descend immediately because Theresa had already been ambushed.
"An S-rank Valkyrie was actually ambushed by a Herrscher. Theresa, you should quit! You've completely disgraced the S-rank Valkyries. No, I must record this embarrassing incident and show it to Cecilia; it will definitely be very interesting."
Zeus was first speechless, then, as if thinking of something amusing, she mentally connected with Cecilia, who was sound asleep inside (the real) Kiana, and then, she activated visual sharing.
"Cecilia, I have something good to show you."
"What is it, Zeus-chan? I'm still getting my beauty sleep."
Listening to Cecilia's sleepy words, Zeus's mouth twitched. You're an undead, why are you getting beauty sleep? Don't think I don't know that you've been using your daughter's body to play games. You're just a glamorous shut-in.
"Eh!? This… how could little Theresa be so careless? Does it hurt? Quickly, heal her…"
Receiving the image Zeus sent to her mind, a certain wife, who only cared about her best friend's daughter, started to panic. You weren't even this nervous about your own Feige! With a twitching mouth, Zeus disconnected from Cecilia. Zeus was afraid that if she listened any longer, she would be driven crazy by her nagging, so Zeus focused her attention on the battle below.
"Damn it, I really capsized in a ditch."
Theresa clutched the wound on her abdomen, swiftly dodging the tentacles attacking her… Oh no! They should be thorny vines. But as she dodged, Theresa started to feel dizzy and weak in her limbs, as if her strength was slowly draining from her body.
"This… it's poison."
At this moment, no matter how foolish Theresa was, she knew she had been poisoned. But looking at the attack that was about to reach her, Theresa's legs gave out and she collapsed to the ground. Although she dodged the attack, she no longer had the strength to stand up.
"Is this… the end?"
"I'm sorry, Cecilia, I failed to keep my promise."
Feeling her eyelids grow heavier and hearing the Herrscher's shrill, insane laughter, Theresa began to apologize to the wife in her heart.
"Bang~!"
Just as three vines, harder than steel, were about to pierce Theresa's small figure, a person in full-body armor appeared in front of Theresa. Theresa struggled to open her eyes, took one last look at the person's figure, and then fainted.
"What a worrisome little one."
Zeus didn't use any defensive magic. The three attacks directly hit the armor on her body. Unexpectedly, the Herrscher's attacks only left three white marks on it and had no further power.
Zeus, not caring if the other party would sneak attack, turned her head to check Theresa's condition, then scratched the faceplate of her helmet and said.
"Now, let's settle the score! Even if you beg me, I won't let you off."
Then Zeus said to the Herrscher, who was so suppressed by her aura that it dared not move. She was definitely not angry, she really was not angry.
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