Chapter 66: Messing with Welt, Version 1.0
"Hahaha, this is fun. I see the potential of an Emanator of Elation in this 'Stellaron Spirit'."
A laugh that only Kenji could hear echoed in his ear. Even Ruan Mei, who was standing right next to him, didn't notice.
There was only one truth—
—and that was, Aha~
Kenji wasn't surprised. Although the chat group could conceal their auras, it didn't make them invisible, nor could it hide the aura of a battle.
Aha's laughter had a strong, infectious quality, but Kenji was unaffected.
"The Aeon of Elation, Aha?"
"That's right, it's Aha, my good buddy from another world."
"Wuwuwu, seeing you, Aha is so happy. Aha just loves you to death."
Aha's voice echoed in Kenji's mind.
When Kenji and the others first arrived in this world, He hadn't noticed them. But with all the commotion now, how could He not have?
Any time, any place, Aha the Elation was there to cause trouble.
So, He had arrived.
Kenji pouted. You're just trying to have fun at my expense, aren't you?
The Aeon of Elation, Aha, was chaotic and unpredictable. You never knew what kind of mischief He would get up to.
He could blow up the Astral Express just for fun. Pom-Pom had been so angry he had cried and thrown a tantrum. So pitiful~
A Fictional Historian once said: It is rumored that Akivili, the strongest Emanator of Elation, knew about Aha's plans and even helped Him blow up the train.
He could, for fun, elbow-drop the big boss (Nanook), giving him open-heart surgery, and then use his blood to make wine.
He could, for fun, try to get a bug to join the Genius Society, giving it the power of Elation, but in the end, he failed.
Normally, you shouldn't trust Aha, because you might become His fun. But in a life-or-death crisis, the strongest Emanator of Trailblaze was very reliable. Yes, even after blowing up the train, He was still, in Pom-Pom's words, "the worst Nameless."
Doesn't a certain expelled Nameless have something to say about that?
"Good buddy, what kind of fun are you planning to have later?"
Aha smelled the scent of fun.
"I'll show you."
Kenji was not stingy. He showed Aha the story between Kevin and Old Yang. It wouldn't cause any real harm, but Old Yang might have to suffer a little. After they returned to their own world, Aha might also come to mess with Old Yang.
"Himeko, March, Dan Heng, cover me. I'll try to take care of the Doomsday Beast," a determined light flashed in Caelus's blue eyes.
"Are you sure?" Himeko asked with concern. Stelle had just charged up and, even though everyone thought she had it, she had ended up as a clown.
"I will win," Caelus nodded. With dual pistols in hand, the world is mine. When the dual pistols combine, the Might of An-Utu is unsheathed.
Kenji's expression was strange. White hair, blue eyes, "I will win"... it seemed the elements of another character were also in place.
"Let me give you a blessing."
March 7th cast a shield on each of them.
Kenji clicked his tongue. Game mechanics don't equal reality. March 7th can cast more than one shield.
Stelle looked at March 7th with a resentful gaze, as if to say, "Sister, why didn't you give me a shield just now?"
"Cloudlancer Art, Torrent," Dan Heng said, using his Cloud-Piercer to attack the Doomsday Beast.
"Blazing—Extinction!"
Himeko, holding the God-Slaying Sword, shouted, and flames began to rise, slashing toward the Doomsday Beast.
"Hmm?"
Welt, who had arrived late, shuddered, a cold sweat breaking out on his back. What did I just hear?
Welt wiped his glasses and squinted. The sword in Himeko's hand... it looked like the God-Slaying Sword that was part of the God-Slayer Armor. Wait, is this right?
Himeko using the God-Slaying Sword... he must be too tired. How could he have such a dream?
Sigh, I'm just scaring myself. It's just a weapon that looks similar.
They probably don't need my help right now. It seems the Astral Express crew has some new members. That gray-haired girl and that white-haired boy...
Wait a minute, where did the white hair come from?
Clang—
Welt's eyes widened. The cane in his hand fell to the ground, and his pupils involuntarily contracted.
That white hair, that back, the ice spreading from his feet...
Dead memories attacked his brain once more. An inexplicable phantom pain shot through his body.
He recalled a sunny afternoon in the Sea of Quanta, where he had encountered a weakened Kevin. He had fought with all his might, but he couldn't win. He hadn't even seen Kevin's face before he was instantly defeated.
On Earth, there were two men Welt was most wary of. One was Otto, because facing him always felt like being played with in the palm of his hand. The second was Kevin, who was a thing of numerical beauty, a pure, crushing numerical superiority.
No, Kevin is dead. I can't scare myself.
Welt wiped the cold sweat from his forehead.
A slight smile played on Kenji's lips. The show is about to begin. Old Yang, I hope you're strong.
Beside him floated a mask that no one else could see, letting out a continuous stream of laughter. He understood now.
"A sword can only be my weapon because I am the only one who can break it with my own hands."
Caelus recalled the images he had seen before and tightened his grip on the Might of An-Utu. The cold aura emanating from his body prevented him from being consumed by the flames. The dual-pistol mode was to limit the power of the Might of An-Utu. Only when the dual pistols combined into a greatsword could its true power be unleashed.
"Come..."
The dual pistols in Caelus's hands began to combine and transform. The greatsword of the Might of An-Utu appeared, and the storm of flames that swirled around its blade attracted everyone's attention.
Caelus's brow furrowed slightly. He continued to release more of the cold aura. This flame would bring equal destruction to its wielder.
"Th-that's..."
Crack—
Welt's voice trembled, and his glasses spontaneously cracked. I hope it's a hallucination.
"Might of An-Utu—Unsheathed!"
Caelus swung the greatsword, and a brilliant flame burst forth, a light like that of a dying star.
It was an unstoppable blow, a definition of "destruction."
Himeko and the others quickly dodged. The weakened Doomsday Beast struggled and roared in the flames. These people didn't play by the rules; they had destroyed its wings.
Stelle's mouth was agape. Wait, we have such similar fashion sense. Why are you so cool? I became a clown, and this little brother became the MVP?
It really is Kevin.
Welt suddenly smiled with a sense of release.
The last sliver of hope he had was crushed.
The voice, the white-haired back, the Might of An-Utu, the powerful ice... it all fit.
Hello, my name is Welt Yang, former Sovereign of Anti-Entropy, former Herrscher of Reason.
Due to force majeure, I left Earth and came to this new world.
Everything seemed to be a new beginning.
The first person I met was the navigator of the Astral Express, Himeko. I was surprised at the time, but I could accept it. It was just a similar flower, giving me a little sense of familiarity with home.
Today, the Astral Express arrived at the Herta Space Station, and I saw a white-haired boy.
A familiar white-haired back, a familiar voice, a familiar Might of An-Utu, a familiar him.
Isn't this the Kevin who elbow-dropped his way to victory in the resurrection match?
Heh—
First, Himeko with the God-Slaying Sword, and now Kevin with the Might of An-Utu.
Answer me, where is this?!
Is Honkai still f*ing chasing me?!
I just stepped out, and I... I...
Welt felt his thoughts were in chaos. He just wanted to be alone right now.
Can't Honkai just leave him alone?
"Hahaha, this is so much fun. Great fun."
Aha gave a thumbs-up. He had never thought that messing with someone would be so satisfying. He would remember this person, Welt.
As expected, the Nameless were the most fun.
Akivili, you're gone, and this universe is so boring.
Kenji nodded, unable to suppress his smile. It was indeed fun to mess with Welt. No wonder so many of his transmigrator predecessors had tirelessly done the same. It was so exhilarating he wanted to drill his index finger into his temple.
However, the "fond" memories Kevin brought to Welt were surely no match for their beloved Bishop Otto.
This was not the end, but a beginning.
He couldn't go all out at once. If he overstimulated him, Old Yang might start to chant.
Power, belonging, ideals...
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