With that, Himeko accepted the letters and left without hesitation.
After she was gone, Takumi turned to Kiana.
"Alright, time to take care of your situation." "I'm going to separate you from Sirin." "Then we're heading to World Serpent."
Kiana, who had been quietly spectating, froze.
Cecilia's eyes lit up.
"Is that possible?"
She had noticed something earlier. When she was revived, she'd seen one of Kiana's eyes turn golden for a moment. That was unmistakably Sirin.
And now Takumi said he'd separate them?
If that's true, she was all for it.
That meant she'd have two daughters now.
"Of course it's possible." "But if I separate Sirin, she'll just be a regular person." "She'll lose her Herrscher core."
"Though I won't rule out her becoming a Herrscher again in the future."
After all, Sirin was Honkai's favorite child.
At her peak, she had six cores.
Takumi would extract her will, then build her a new body.
Without a core, she'd simply be a normal girl.
There'd be no Herrscher powers. That was certain.
From now on, Kiana and Sirin would be separate beings. Like sisters.
"Alright."
Cecilia didn't mind. As long as Sirin could be helped, she was fine with it.
Seeing her agreement, Takumi got to work.
He motioned for Kiana to come over.
Kiana looked reluctant but walked over anyway.
She didn't trust Takumi entirely.
As she got closer, Takumi placed a hand over her face.
Kiana looked annoyed, but before she could say anything, Takumi activated his power.
He began forcibly extracting Sirin's will from her body.
Kiana felt a sharp sense of detachment. Like something was being torn from within her.
It left her feeling hollow.
But as a single-celled airhead, she stopped thinking about it pretty quickly.
Takumi pulled out a cluster of consciousness. Then cast a spell.
That will alone wasn't enough. He had to recall Sirin's soul and give her a proper body.
With his spell, the will transformed.
A girl with purple hair formed before them. Sirin's soul.
Takumi began constructing a physical body.
Soon, a fully revived Sirin stood there.
But as Takumi completed the ritual, he frowned.
A core was forming within her. From nothing.
It was the core of the Herrscher of the Void.
"Eh?"
Kiana suddenly gasped. She felt the core inside her vanish.
And something else take its place.
Takumi was also stunned.
"Did the Herrscher of the Void's core follow Sirin?" "And Kiana got the Herrscher of Flames instead?!"
He studied the two of them.
His expression grew complex.
This development he didn't quite understand.
Immediately, he reached out to Prometheus.
What the hell was going on?
Chapter 135: Sirin I Want to Be the Big Sister
Herrscher of the Void: Sirin. Herrscher of Flames: Kiana.
After consulting Prometheus, Takumi more or less understood the situation. According to her, both of them must become Herrschers. It didn't matter which aspect they embodied. Now that Sirin had been revived, she naturally resumed her position as the Herrscher of the Void.
"W-What!? Another Herrscher was born?!" Theresa was stunned. What was up with her silly niece? Why did she suddenly become another Herrscher? And the Herrscher of Flames at that!
Kiana had already undergone a full transformation. Her long hair now tied in a high ponytail, a cape draped behind her. She looked more mature nownone of that earlier airheadedness.
"Hmph! Impostor!" Sirin opened her eyes and immediately glared at Kiana in displeasure.
"Sirin!" Just then, Cecilia rushed forward and hugged her tightly. Sirin stiffened in her embrace, and... began acting awkward.
"Let go of me!! Move aside, I'm going to destroy the world!!"
Tsundere Sirin shouted begrudgingly.
"Destroy the world? You can't do that." "You see that woman? That's your big sister Durandal. She could swat you like a fly." "Then there's the Herrscher of KnowledgeFu Hua says you're brave." "She says you're so brave, you deserve a palm strike that could split the heavens." "The one who beat you before wasn't even at full strength. She's stronger now." "And look at the other Herrschersof Thunder, of Reason. They all side with humanity." "What's your plan, Miss Sirin, to destroy humanity?" "Oh, and don't forget. In the Sea of Quanta, there's an ancient Kaslana ancestor still alive." "He's been around for tens of thousands of years. If he hits you, it's like swatting a bug."
Hearing all this, Takumi chuckled. Nice idea, but in this world, you're totally outmatched! Who are you even gonna beat?
Sirin was speechless. Durandal now stepped forward, quietly looking at Sirin.
"You want to destroy the world?"
Her eyes locked with Sirin's. Takumi had made it clear: this was now her little sister. So as the big sister, she had a responsibility to properly educate her.
For some reason, Durandal suddenly felt fired up. Finally, she could lecture a younger sibling.
"Good grief! Sirin, what nonsense are you spouting?" "Be good, okay~" Cecilia rubbed her head gently, wearing a reproachful look.
Faced with Cecilia's gentle scolding and Durandal's intimidating stare, Sirin shrank back.
"...Fine. Then I won't destroy the world... I'll destroy Otto instead!!" If world destruction was off the table, surely she could beat up Otto, right?
"That's fine! If you can manage it." Takumi grinned happily.
Take down Otto? Oh yes, he was all for it.
"No problem. He totally deserves it!" Cecilia agreed wholeheartedly. As long as Sirin wasn't throwing tantrums anymore, anything was fine.
"Also! I want to be the big sister." "Kiana's the dumb little one! I'm older than her!"
Sirin raised her head proudly. Truthfully, she was even older than Durandal. But Durandal's aura was overwhelming. She'd let her slide. But Kiana? No way. That walking sneaker worm? Sirin refused to lose to her.
Cecilia blinked, then smiled. "That's fine! From now on, you're Kiana's big sister."
Satisfied, Sirin puffed up even more.
Kiana, however, was not having it.
"Wait!! I don't agree!!" "Why should she be my big sister?!"
She didn't care about the Herrscher power-up anymore. She wasn't about to call that bug-brained girl her big sis.
Durandal, fine. But Sirin? Over her dead body!
"Sirin's older than you~" Cecilia smiled sweetly.
Sirin looked smug. Yup, she was the big sister now.
Kiana narrowed her eyes, staring at the short girl in front of her.
"Tch. Stupid shorty!!"
Sirin snapped. "Who're you calling short?!"
She wriggled out of Cecilia's arms and flicked Kiana hard on the forehead.
"Say it. Say big sis!!"
Without question, that triggered Kiana's fury.
"AAAAAAHHHH!!" "You hit my head?! Damn it!!"
And the two broke into a full-on brawl.
Sirin had always been in Kiana's body. They never got along. Sirin had tried to take over multiple times. Now it was time to settle old and new scores. They wrestled each otherbut held back from serious harm.
Cecilia watched them fondly, unable to hide her smile.
Takumi, having settled the matter, turned to the group.
"Mei, Kiana, Sushang, Sirin, Bronya. Let's go." "We're heading to World Serpent." "Himeko, you're coming too." "Time to meet the Flame-Chasers of the Previous Era."
The sudden announcement paused the scuffle. Takumi had called out a lineup of Herrschers.
Kiana blinked. "The Flame-Chasers from the Previous Era?" "Why are we meeting them?"
"Obviously, to meet the cutest oneElysia!" "Friends, let's go. I've been dying to meet them!"
Sushangnow carrying Fu Hua's memoriessparkled with enthusiasm. She'd nearly fallen asleep earlier, but now she was ready.
Kiana paused. So she knew them too?
"Fu Hua is from the Previous Era." "Don't look at Sushang like that." "Back then, they fought against Herrschers, and nearly all perished." "Fu Hua is the only surviving warrior from that time." "Same with the Kaslana ancestor. They were good friends." "Your ancestor was crazy strong."
Takumi offered a quick explanation. Kiana was stunned.
"What?! Class rep lived that long?!" "Then why doesn't she have"
She trailed off. Why doesn't she have as much... development... as Future Bronya?
So embarrassing!!!
Fu Hua heard it all, but didn't mind. Fat only hinders battle, after all.
Chapter 136: Don't Forget About Seele
Kiana breathed a sigh of relief when she saw that Fu Hua didn't seem to mind.
Good thing class rep wasn't upsetotherwise, she might've gotten a serious beating.
"All right, Kiana, that's enough questions."
"Since Mr. Takumi wants you to go, just go."
Cecilia stepped in to stop Kiana from probing further. Takumi had brought them back to lifeshe was deeply grateful. Without him, she would never have reunited with her husband and daughter and even gained two more daughters.
Kiana obediently closed her mouth after hearing that.
"Are we heading out now?" Mei asked curiously.
"Yes," Takumi nodded. "We're leaving now. They've already arrived."
Outside the gates of St. Freya Academy, Raven and Gray Serpent had already arrived.
As Takumi finished speaking, he opened a void rift in imaginary space and stepped through. The others quickly followed behind him.
Seele was especially familiar with this sort of portal. Takumi possessed the authority of every Herrscherit was honestly absurd.
Terrifying, even.
As someone who had been completely defeated by Takumi with one hand, Seele fully understood he was someone she absolutely couldn't mess with, no matter how arrogant she might get.
Everyone followed him out of the academy. Cecilia and the rest didn't come along. She had more to discuss with Theresa and Durandal.
Those Takumi had namedMei, Kiana, Ai-chan, Fu Hua, Seele, Bronya, and Himekoall followed.
They arrived at the academy's gate, just as Raven and Gray Serpent were about to step inside. The sudden appearance of the space rift made Raven look at Gray Serpent in confusion.
You brought me here for this?
Isn't that the Void Herrscher's authority?
What the heck!
What are you planning, bringing me here?
Raven was stunned.
Then, she saw a group of Herrschers walking out from the portal. She could feel their Honkai energyit wasn't something that could be faked. Not to mention the symbols in their eyes.
"You brought me to the Herrscher nest?" Raven exclaimed, wide-eyed.
Especially when she saw Seele.
Wasn't that the Void Herrscher?
She's alive again?
Oh crap, oh crap!!
Gray Serpent, are you trying to sell me off?
"Calm down," Gray Serpent said flatly, glancing at her. What are you panicking for? He wasn't even panicked.
Truthfully, he hadn't expected this many Herrschers to appear either.
And they looked stable?
He remembered the Lightning Herrscher being declared "under control" and had been surprised then.
But now, these Herrschers seemed completely rational. Even Seele.
The realization left Gray Serpent shaken.
"Give me the coordinates to the Elysian Realm," Takumi said.
"We'll head there directly. I want to meet Elysia and the others."
Gray Serpent nodded. "All right. But I want your help bringing back the Sovereign."
He agreedbut only if Takumi helped retrieve Kevin.
Not that he had much choice. Even if he refused, Takumi would've made him agree anyway. Might as well be cooperative.
"Sure, I was planning to go to the Sea of Quanta anyway," Takumi replied. "No problem."
They quickly finalized the plan.
Gray Serpent passed along the coordinates to World Serpent's headquarters.
Once Takumi had them, he opened another void rift and stepped through. The rest followed.
Before long, the group arrived at World Serpent's base.
Alarms blared instantly.
But a glow passed through Gray Serpent's eyesand the alarms shut off.
Takumi glanced around and muttered, "Your cloaking tech is seriously impressive."
Even with the Erosion Herrscher's authority scanning the net, this place would've remained hidden.
They'd prepared well.
"If we weren't prepared, we wouldn't have survived this long," Gray Serpent said calmly.
After all, this place housed vast amounts of pre-civilization tech.
Takumi didn't press further. Instead, he brought up another matter.
"I can bring Kevin back right now."
"Fu Hua, Ai-chanyou'll need to restrain your old friend."
"Otherwise, I might end up killing him myself."
Takumi couldn't help but complain.
Kevin, the obsessive maniac, would probably attack the moment he saw this crowd of Herrschers.
"Sure!"
"Fighting Kevin? Count me in!"
"I'll show I'm the strongest among the Thirteen Flame-Chasers!"
Fu Hua and Ai-chan agreed instantly. Ai-chan, especially, looked eager. Time to prove herself.
Takumi rolled his eyes at her enthusiasm but didn't argue. He began activating his powers to lock onto the Sea of Quanta.
Just as he was about to act, Bronya called out, "Don't forget about Seele!"
Right! They couldn't leave her behind.
"Of course," Takumi nodded. "One or twoit's all the same."
With that, he began.
The moment he connected to the Sea of Quanta, the sensation hit him hard. It felt like returning home.
Not only did the Imaginary Tree welcome himthe Sea of Quanta did too.
That surprised even Takumi.
Maybe he really did need to take a personal trip in there.
For now, though, time to retrieve his targets.
The way the Imaginary Tree and Sea of Quanta favored him was frankly a bit scary.
Still, his main body was outsidehe wasn't diving in himself. So many things remained inaccessible to him at the moment.
To understand more, he'd need to go in personally.
Maybe it'd lead to an unexpected discovery.
With that thought, Takumi began his rescue.
It didn't take long before he locked onto Kevin and Seele.
Kevin noticed the lock immediately.
Alongside himDark Seele.
"Seele! Danger incoming!"
Dark Seele took over immediately, her face full of caution.
Kevin also tensed.
Whoever was locking onto them was overwhelmingly powerful.
More terrifying than when he'd faced the Finality.
While they braced themselves, Takumi simply reached out
and pulled both of them out of the Sea of Quanta with ease.
They had no chance to resist.
Just like that, he brought them both back.
Chapter 137 — Little Shiki: Quick, Shout Long Live the Great Herrscher of Knowledge!
Kevin launched an attack the moment he came ashore.
Seele joined in immediately. But in the next second, both of them stopped.
