"Can you hack into the opponent's abilities?"
After seeing Bronie transform the opponent's clone into the Project Bunny, Fu Hua immediately understood what Bronie had done.
She had hacked into the opponent's process of creating clones and then transformed it into her own ally.
As the saying goes, "Give someone a taste of their own medicine." Jizo Mitama wanted to use this ability to deal with Bronie, while Bronie turned the ability into her own weapon to deal with Jizo Mitama.
This was a major blow to Jizo Mitama.
After all, Jizo Mitama herself was the Herrscher of Corruption, and according to Mobius's research, her essence was more like a virus.
Bronie's actions had completely defeated Jizo Mitama in the very field he was most familiar with!
So when the Project Bunny appeared, Jizo Mitama felt fear in her heart.
"Fu Hua, strike while the iron is hot! The opponent is already shaken; this is a great opportunity for Higokumaru to seize the authority! You continue to suppress, Higokumaru is going to attack!"
"Is the time finally here? I don't see Jizo Mitama declining..."
Fu Hua still trusted Bronie's judgment, but Jizo Mitama was only getting fiercer. The black mist surrounding him had a powerful corrosive ability. It seemed that prolonged contact with it would drain her muscles, and the Honkai energy in her body would be taken by the opponent and used against her.
Jizo Mitama was clearly a tricky opponent. Fu Hua felt that if she fought alone, she would definitely suffer some losses before being able to win. Even after 50,000 years, the Herrscher was still incredibly powerful.Fortunately, with Bronie's assistance, Fu Hua wasn't fighting alone!
Muscles tensed, strength was exerted, and then a point of explosion was hit!
When Fu Hua's punch struck Jizo Mitama's armor, she observed slight cracks in the bloody armor.
Jizo Mitama stumbled, and Higokumaru also made up her mind.
"Big sister, I have decided to face the real me who has killed countless people. The revenge is already over. This power, as you said, I will use it to save others! But if I get lost in it big sister, you must save me!"
"Lost yourself? It is normal to have such worries, but take this."
"Eh? Big sister is also a miko?"
A talisman smaller than Higokumaru's palm was handed to her. Higokumaru looked at the small talisman and felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity.
Especially the small cherry blossom folded with paper on it—Higokumaru looked slightly dazed.
Why did she feel this familiar and intimate sensation?
Before Higokumaru could think more, the sound of Fu Hua's fist hitting the armor echoed throughout the castle tower.
"Time is running out. When you remember everything, you will know that your real sister is still waiting for you."
"Yeah!"
Higokumaru squeezed the amulet and looked at Jizo Mitama in the distance.
"Hey! Big bad guy! Whether you are my resentment or hatred, the past is over. Now I am here to welcome you and use this power to create a better future!"
"Hahaha! If you can still maintain yourself after taking back this resentment, then you can try! Fifty thousand years of resentment, fifty thousand years of hatred, fifty thousand years of madness, you don't understand anything!"
After hearing Higokumaru's words, Jizo Mitama laughed even more manically, and the pain caused by Fu Hua's heavy fist on her body didn't matter.
Jizo Mitama even opened her arms to welcome Higokumaru's arrival.
Higokumaru dissipated in front of everyone, turning into black smoke, and merged with Jizo Mitama.
The dark red armor suddenly turned bright red, and the momentum increased. Fu Hua could feel the obvious gathering of Honkai energy. It seemed that Higokumaru's arrival had made the entire Jizo Mitama more complete, and the Herrscher core in the body began to connect with the imaginary space, releasing more Honkai energy from the inside out!
"Is this expected?"
Fu Hua looked at Bronie. She hadn't anticipated that Jizo Mitama could have a second stage.
And this was the result of Bronie allowing Higokumaru to go forward.
"The authority has been obtained, but even if you're prepared and conscious enough to accept that kind of thing, you will still be affected. Now we just need to beat her up and wake her up! And I have insurance."
"That amulet?"
"It's a trojan horse, which is essentially used to protect Rin. There is no doubt that it has worked now. According to the information sent by the trojan horse, Higokumaru is indeed safe. We just need to defeat her!"
"I completely understand! So this is the last step, right?"
"Yes! This is the last step!"
Bronie's response gave Fu Hua a lot of confidence. Countless drones appeared, and the heavy-armored bunny also took out the drill capable of breaking through the sky.
The drill made of Jizo Mitama's own materials was more than tough enough. Jizo Mitama felt even more afraid when she saw Bronie making such a move. Sbe then conjured a big sword and prepared to fight the enemy in front of her.
Sometimes, Jizo Mitama couldn't help but wonder who was the villain and who was the hero here.
She had been with Yae Sakura, fighting wits and courage with Kallen in the Stigmata Space.
But suddenly so many outrageous people appeared!
Could it be that Mei and Kiana, the two "snacks," were actually poisonous?
It was supposed to be a way to replenish Honkai energy, but it had attracted a big enemy.
Jizo Mitama felt regret.
"No, it's impossible! I am so powerful, immortal, and the power of corruption, but I was killed by someone at my home..."
No, in fact, the Stigmata Space wasn't her home ground.
It could be said that the Stigmata Space was specifically designed to deal with Honkai. It was the perfect cage to imprison the Herrscher of Corruption!
Fu Hua's fists landed on Jizo Mitama again and again, and the last bit of Honkai energy stored in the Herrscher core was consumed. Jizo Mitama realized that no Honkai energy was being produced from the Herrscher core!
"How... could this be? Where is my Honkai energy?"
"The Stigmata Space itself has the ability to filter Honkai energy. Although the imaginary singularity is connected to the Cocoon of Finality in the imaginary space, it only gives you the illusion that Honkai energy is being produced. No, it is indeed produced, but the Honkai energy hasn't increased. All of this is just an illusion."
"How is that possible?! No!"
Just as Bronie had said, when Jizo Mitama felt the Honkai energy in her body, she realized that it hadn't increased!
"In other words, you're dead! The game is over. How long will you sleep?"
Jizo Mitama turned into black smoke and dissipated. The black smoke gradually condensed into Higokumaru.
Higokumaru woke up again and looked at Bronie and Fu Hua.
"Sister Hua... I..."
"No need to say anything. The past is over. Welcome back, Rin. Sakura is still waiting for you in the Elysian Realm. And Bronie, do you remember?"
Higokumaru eyes suddenly became moist.
"Woo woo woo..."
Then, she rushed forward but was bounced back. Bronie quickly caught Higokumaru.
"Damn, Big Sister Bronie is bigger than Big Sister Sakura!"
"Okay, okay, now that you remember everything, let's greet the future with a smile!"
At this, Bronie projected a panel and manipulated her data and Fu Hua's data to return to the original authority area.
In the world of the second reincarnation, Kiana, Mei, and others successfully defeated Hellmaru with Otto's help. Although they didn't know why Hellmaru suddenly lost most of her power midway through the fight, they did save Yae Sakura.
The first reincarnation established some bonds and trust. During the second reincarnation, Kiana also realized the loneliness in Yae Sakura's heart and decided to approach her from that aspect, talking nonsense with her.
Of course, it had some effect.
So Mei attributed Hellmaru's weakening to Yae Sakura.
As for Otto, he felt that Bronie had gotten what he wanted and that the stigma space would likely be closed soon.
"Kallen!"
"It's all over."
Kallen looked back at Otto.
After a tough battle, Kallen's dress was a little damaged, and sweat slid down her forehead, but her face was filled with a joyful smile.
After Kallen returned from the Far East, she had never smiled again. Now, this scene made Otto recall that period of time.
"Can you come with me, Kallen? I will find a way to revive you. No matter if you're in hell, heaven, or anywhere else, I will bring you back. I'll also fulfill my promise and destroy all the Honkai!"
"Revival? My great inventor, can such an outrageous thing really be done? And what about the Schicksal of the outside world..."
"My current identity is the Archbishop of Schicksal. Everything in Schicksal is under my control. There will be no more indulgence, and no more nobles causing harm. Everything in Schicksal can be given to you if you want to become the Archbishop."
Hearing that Otto wanted to keep her so badly, Kallen seemed a little embarrassed.
"Hahaha, it seems like a lot has happened during this period... And Sakura?"
"Kallen..."
Damn you, slut, why are you getting involved now!?
"By the way, can Sakura leave?"
"I've seen Miss Yae Sakura in the outside world a long time ago. It's better to say that the reason why the three of us are here is that we encountered Miss Yae Sakura..."
"Kallen, if you die, there will be nothing left. Living has a purpose. Even if you die, there's a chance for resurrection. I think you should not give up easily."
"Will I not cause trouble to everyone? Do the people disturbed by the Honkai still need me?"
"You still need to find the answer yourself, but I think your existence will never be a burden. You are the Saint of Schicksal, the light in the hearts of the people, and the meaning of my existence until now."
"So, what should I do?"
The whole atmosphere suddenly became awkward.
Kallen looked at Yae Sakura whose eyes became clear, with a beauty that knowledge leaves no trace. Looking at Otto again, Otto's face showed confusion.
So, what should they do?
"At this point, there's only one way."
Otto finally broke the awkward silence and spoke.
"What?"
"Miss Yae Sakura, can you come to the headquarters of Schicksal for a while? I may need to check what state Kallen is in inside your body. But don't worry, after I finish my research, I won't stop you from doing anything."
Since Kallen truly had a chance for resurrection, Yae Sakura temporarily set her goal on resurrecting Kallen. She nodded without hesitation.
The Sakura Stigmata space in the outside world began to collapse. The original village, river, and field began to dissipate, leaving behind a shrine that remained a deep memory for everyone.
Before her death, Yae Sakura had asked Yae Sakura to become an outstanding miko.
But now, had she fulfilled Yae Rin request?
If no one denies me, is it still me, right?
Mei, Kiana, and Bronya gradually turned into light, and Otto and Yae Sakura did the same.
Only Kallen was left, alone in the Yae Sakura shrine inside the stigmata.
But Kallen didn't feel lonely.
After taking off her dress and putting on a miko's attire, she realized that she was in Yae Sakura's heart and smiled foolishly.
Her whole body was filled with the scent of Yae Sakura.
"The future is really exciting. What will Otto's Schicksal look like?"
...
Everyone returned to Nagazora.
Yae Sakura, Mei, Kiana, and Bronya.
It was like a dream.
Even Kiana's injuries were completely healed, but she still felt some pain.
"Bronya! Bronya!"
Kiana immediately called for Bronya.
"Stupid Kiana, do you want to attract all the surrounding zombies?"
'Stupid Kiana, where did you go just now!? Why couldn't I wake you up no matter how I called you?'
Sirin had not followed into the stigma space. As a Herrscher, or a self-identified Herrscher, it was normal for Sirin to be rejected by the stigmata space and stay in Kiana's body.
But this scene scared Sirin a lot. However, since she had Kiana to take care of, she didn't have time to investigate further and could only clumsily care for Kiana in her own way.
'Hehehe, sorry for the other me. A little bit of stuff happened. I'll slowly tell you later. We seem to have traveled to Nagazora 500 years ago and met a super beautiful miko sister!'
'How beautiful?'
'In short, of course, she's very, very beautiful! I'll tell you later!'
"Bronya, are you okay? Can the Project Bunny move? Where is Mei now?"
"Bronya's body has almost recovered, and the Project Bunny is in excellent condition. Mei should be protected by Yae Sakura, so there's no need to worry."
"What about the blond man?"
Obviously, Kiana didn't realize Otto's identity.
And Bronya's attitude toward Otto wasn't very good, so she just looked out the window and spoke, "Maybe we can meet again in the future."
In fact, Bronya had an intuitive guess about why Higokumaru had suddenly weakened.
Maybe Sister Bronie had been watching her and gave her help?
After all, Sister Bronie had a plan in Nagazora.
And everything she had experienced might have been a test from her sister.
...
Returning to the authority area, Bronie was immediately welcomed by Elysia's hug.
"Oh! Is this Rin? Why did she suddenly become so cute! Hi~ Did you miss me? Sister Rin, do you remember who I am?"
"You are... you're Sister Elysia?"
Rin still remembered some things, such as this enthusiastic Miss Pink Elf.
"This mission went very smoothly, everything was as planned, and everyone got what they wanted. Then Fu Hua, I'll leave it to you to send Rin to Sakura. I still have Bronya to take care of here, so I'll stay here for a while."
"No problem! Leave Rin's matters to me!"
The sudden lively tone made Bronie stunned.
"What's wrong? Why are you looking at me like that suddenly?"
"No, Fu Hua... It's quite nice to hear your tone."