Honkai: Strijder (Honkai Impact 3 Male MC)

The numerous unlucky Honkai Beasts caught in the "Moonlight Throne" blasts vanished without a trace, but more terrifying energy brewed within Chi You's body.

Soon, the continent trembled, and endless lightning burst from the earth.

Boom!

Crackle!

Snap!!

The massive Honkai energy transformed into a colossal thunderstorm, erupting violently from Chi You's now stony form.

Numerous gigantic lightning columns shattered more rocks, affecting both Chi You's interior and the multitude of Honkai Beasts on the ocean. All fell silent except for the thunderous roar of the lightning field covering the vast ocean.

The lightning extended so far that even the Titan units on the edges of the battle fortress were knocked offline.

The discharge continued for a full five minutes, affecting numerous areas of the sea, sky, and Chi You's body.

When the lightning ceased, nearly all Honkai Beasts in the sea were annihilated, and Chi You's body transformed into a completely silent landmass.

Boom!

Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!

Suddenly, countless black drones burst from Chi You's body.

These swarms of black dots merged into columns of smoke rising from the ground, forming a black tide that almost obscured the East Sea. These were a new generation of drones, powered by the electrical energy and crafted from Chi You's flesh.

Their task was to devour the innermost parts of Chi You's body that even the "Moonlight Throne" couldn't reach, and they brought out the long-slumbering—Xuanyuan Sword!

"Phew, finally, I can rest for a bit."

Sigurd, sitting in the battleship's cockpit, exhaled a long breath. He watched his battleship gradually vanish, then blacked out, falling from the empty sky.

Slap!

Welt floated in mid-air, retrieving the "Key of Thunder," the "Judgement of Shamash," and the "Gem of Desire," while catching Sigurd by the arm.

From Sigurd's steady breathing and closed eyes, Welt knew he had fallen asleep.

As for Chi You, it too had fallen asleep, but this slumber was going to last for at least a hundred thousand of years, possibly even millions.

Welt carried Sigurd on his back and looked down at the massive fortress below.

"There are still a few Honkai Beasts left to clean up. Looks like the aftermath isn't over yet."

Welt sighed wearily.

However, with Chi You thoroughly defeated, the remaining issues were minor, and Welt felt responsible for handling them.

…

The war dragged on for over an hour.

Though called a war, it was more of a cleanup of the surviving Honkai Beasts. With many new drones joining, there were no new Valkyrie casualties.

After allowing time for evacuation, Welt finally stopped maintaining the platform—an impressive feat that even Hera, upon her return, marveled at.

However, upon reuniting, Hera couldn't help but grit her teeth as she watched the sleeping Sigurd.

"Unhappy! I am very unhappy! This little brat doesn't listen at all, acting on impulse! He doesn't respect me, which is fine, but what does he think his body is? Even if his body can endure, recklessly wielding Herrscher powers could harm his mind and brain! Has he considered how important his intellect and wisdom are!?"

At the temporary rest base on the edge of the East Sea, Hera paced indoors, biting her thumb, clearly displeased.

However, the three Black Armor members guarded Sigurd closely, preventing Hera from approaching to vent her frustration by pinching Sigurd's cheek.

Moreover, Welt and Fu Hua were also present, keeping an eye on things!

Welt, drinking and recovering with Fu Hua, rolled his eyes at Hera's glare.

"Glaring at me won't help, If you're unhappy, tell Sigurd himself when he wakes up."

"He won't listen! Welt, Aren't you his leader? Do something useful for once!"

Hera stomped her foot in frustration.

Fu Hua glanced at her calmly, though internally, she was just as exasperated.

Otto, the five-hundred-year-old schemer and tyrant who despised humanity, had a softer side as well? Quite an eye-opener.

Welt sipped his tea leisurely and replied:

"I'm doing my job. Sigurd didn't do anything wrong. From your perspective, it may seem reckless and impulsive, but from mine, he effectively ended the crisis. There's no need for admonishment. Moreover, sacrifice in the fight against Honkai is something you've always advocated, isn't it?"

"The sacrifice of pawns! Not someone of Sigurd caliber!"

"That's your problem. We have different views, so there's no need to say more."

Welt responded calmly, not losing his composure over Hera's cold remarks—he was well aware of her nature. Getting angry over such things was pointless.

He wasn't shirking his duties. Most of Anti-Entropy's forces were mechas, with rest and return handled by Tesla and Einstein. Additionally, Sigurd's drones were managing the aftermath. As a non-technical person, Welt had no place to interfere.

In contrast, the Valkyries of Schicksal were the main combat force. Hera staying here to vent instead of organizing treatment and comfort seemed more like slacking off.

"Hmph! Let me know when he wakes up!"

Hera finally said with a dark expression, leaving the room constructed by the drones, possibly off to plot another scheme.

"Whew! She's finally gone! Seriously, acting like she cares about Sigurd when she's the enemy. It's so annoying!"

Seeing Hera leave, Kiana put her hands on her hips, pouting and making a face at the door.

"Nyeh~"

"I'm not notifying her! Once Sigurd wakes up, we'll just leave—Actually, why don't we leave now? I can carry Sigurd back!"

Kiana suggested, raising a finger as if she had a brilliant idea.

Bronya looked at her and nodded slowly. She also agreed that leaving directly was the safest plan.

Yawning lazily, Sin Mal said:

"I agree with everything except the last part."

"Huh? What do you mean?"

"Sigurd should be carried by me! You're too clumsy and reckless. What if you hurt him on the way?"

"What did you say!?"

The two immediately butted heads, glaring at each other.

"Alright, alright, stop arguing. We won't be leaving anytime soon."

Welt intervened, causing the Black Armor trio to look at him in confusion.

"Ahem!"

Welt cleared his throat, speaking gently:

"First, we can't skip the funerals and memorials for the fallen Valkyries and civilians. Second, although the crisis is over, there are many aftermath effects to manage. And the vast landmass that was Chi You's form is still floating in the sea. We need to handle it properly."

"Funerals, huh..."

Kiana fell silent, biting her lip and nodding slowly.

Yes, after all, so many people had died.

Kiana's mood dropped.

Her eagerness to leave wasn't due to indifference to the sacrifices. On the contrary, she felt deeply saddened and didn't know how to face the tragedies, which made her want to escape.

Then, Kiana looked around.

Welt, Fu Hua, Bronya, the annoying Sin Mal, and Sigurd… Everyone she cared about was okay, and the girls at the orphanage were safe.

Thinking of this, Kiana felt deeply relieved.

If the sacrifices of unknown people affected her this much, she couldn't imagine if something had happened to those close to her…

Slap! Slap! Slap!

Kiana slapped her cheeks and shook her head vigorously, trying to shake off the terrible thoughts from her mind.

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