"Little Senti, if you don't want to get beaten up, just admit defeat. Otherwise, even I can't save you."
"What the hell? I don't have a mom, and this old fossil wants to be my mother? Yeah, right~"
Senti rolled her eyes, outright refusing to acknowledge the truth.
Since when was Fu Hua her mother?
Seeing Senti's reaction, Danzhu shook her head and sighed.
"I can't save you either. Good luck, Senti."
Wu Tong, watching the scene unfold, couldn't help but feel amused.
A revival coin was quietly tossed into Fu Hua's ghostly form.
With a familiar beam of light, the "Fu Push-Up Champion" returned from the brink of death once again.
And this time, the revived Fu Hua appeared in the form of the Crimson Phoenix Immortal.
Exactly the same as her peak, possessing the Honkai Adaptation Factor and still a MANTIS.
The only difference was that her hair had turned white.
Fu Hua clenched her fist, feeling the surge of power within her, then smiled at Senti.
She began walking toward her.
By now, the others had finally snapped out of their daze.
"Congratulations, Headmistress. The Far East Honkai Nest has gained another powerhouse," Rita said with a smile, watching as Senti got a scolding from Fu Hua.
Her words, however, pierced through Theresa's heart like sharp blades.
"(╥_╥)"
Fine. A Herrscher Academy it is. The Far East Honkai Nest it is.
At this point, Theresa had completely given up resisting.
Meanwhile, Senti, after being thoroughly disciplined by Fu Hua, still wore a defiant expression.
But upon spotting familiar faces, she immediately perked up and started greeting everyone enthusiastically.
"Kiana, let's train together sometime!"
"Mei, now that I'm a Herrscher too, let's see who's stronger!"
"Bronya, not bad. You've got some nice… future development."
"Hmm… Headmistress Theresa? What's a tiny pipsqueak like you doing as the headmistress? Step down and let me take over!"
"Teacher Himeko? Congrats on your recovery!"
"Durandal, you seem pretty strong. Let's spar sometime!"
"Oh, Rita, still playing the lackey, huh?"
...
Senti made a full circle around the group, greeting every single one of them.
Hearing her "greetings," everyone's expressions turned complicated, their moods souring.
Is that even human speech?
Are you looking for a fight?
Just as everyone was feeling thoroughly annoyed, Senti suddenly spotted Otto.
"Otto, you old weasel! Take this!"
Remembering the infuriating scenes from her memories, Senti frowned, clenched her fist, and threw a punch straight at him.
Edge of Taixuan – Sky-Splitting Fist!
With a single punch, Otto barely had time to react before his head felt like it was about to explode.
The sheer force sent him flying hundreds of meters away, crashing straight through one of St. Freya's academic buildings.
BOOM!!
The deafening impact left the building with a gaping hole.
It was clear just how vicious Senti's punch had been.
The others stared at the scene, their expressions a mix of shock and amusement.
After a moment, Otto crawled out of the wreckage, limping back toward them.
"Truly a headache…"
"My friend, this is our first meeting, and you're already this violent?"
Otto, now bruised and battered, looked at Senti—who still seemed ready to throw another punch—with a hint of fear.
If she hits me again, this body's done for.
"Hmph! Even if it's our first meeting, after everything you did to the old fossil, this punch was letting you off easy!"
"I'd rather twist your head off and use it as a soccer ball!"
"And you dare ask why? What a disgusting guy."
Senti snorted, glaring at Otto with undisguised hatred.
Hearing her words, the others exchanged knowing glances.
Isn't this just tsundere behavior?
Who knew she was a tsundere?
This is the Herrscher of Sentience? So cute~
...
The girls silently communicated through their gazes, instantly unraveling Senti's true nature.
A little tsundere who acted all defiant toward Fu Hua on the surface but actually cared deeply about her.
"Uh…"
That's it?
I haven't even done any of that yet, and the Crimson Phoenix herself hasn't said a word. Why are you causing trouble?
Otto was speechless. Was he being judged for crimes he hadn't committed?
Fine. If that's how it is, then there's nothing more to say.
"I sincerely apologize."
Otto immediately made his decision, bowing deeply to Senti.
What was a little apology? It wasn't like he'd lose anything.
When it came to pride, Otto had never cared much. If it served his goals, he'd even dance naked without hesitation.
"Hmph~"
Seeing Otto surrender so quickly, Senti turned her head away with a cold snort, refusing to look at him.
Heh.
Wu Tong, meanwhile, watched the scene with great amusement.
Truly the Herrscher of Sentience—born and immediately ready to punch Otto. Perfectly in character.
"Alright, do any of you have plans today?"
Wu Tong cut into the conversation.
Enough chit-chat.
Time to get serious.
There were still things to do, and they couldn't afford to waste time.
He turned toward Theresa and the others, who had just arrived, and asked,
"?"
"Not really?"
The girls looked puzzled. They'd been practically bored out of their minds these past few days.
Was Wu Tong planning something?
"Good. Then let's fully cement St. Freya's reputation as the Far East Honkai Nest."
Wu Tong grinned at the group.
Since they'd already brought the Herrscher of Sentience into the world…
Why not take advantage of the free time and create the other Herrschers too?
If they brought them all to the Elysian Realm, it might increase their chances of recruitment.
After all, the fact that so many Herrschers had defected in this era only proved how much easier the Honkai trials had become.
Maybe the denizens of the Elysian Realm, upon seeing so many Herrschers—along with the revived Flame-Chasers—would agree to join them?
As for the revived Flame-Chasers, there was no rush. Their resurrection would place them in the timeline of 50,000 years ago.
Their hatred for the Honkai hadn't been tempered by time, so until the Honkai was defeated, they wouldn't consider anything else.
This invitation was bound to fail. Better to focus on recruiting the Elysian Realm's Flame-Chasers first. As for the original MANTIS, they could wait until Wu Tong had the power to end the Honkai for good.
——Herrscher Creation Process Montage——
Evening.
As the sun dipped below the horizon.
Within St. Freya's training grounds.
Several figures clad in Herrscher attire stood silently.
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