So all the disasters of this era were caused by the Honkai?
Even though the Honkai is a trial, isn't it fundamentally about destroying civilizations?
Because unqualified civilizations deserve only destruction and have no right to exist?
Even more than that!
The stronger your civilization becomes, the more the Honkai always stays one step ahead. Under normal circumstances, it's a dead end, isn't it?
"Well, what the hell are we even supposed to do then!" Ato cursed under his breath, slamming his palm against the window frame.
Elysia, however, tilted her head up. There was no despair in her eyes—just a gentle smile.
Because she believed that every cloud has a silver lining.
Even if there was nothing else…
Just knowing this much was already a good start.
After all, if they hadn't known about this nature of the Honkai, it would have been like always: the stronger the enemy, the more weapons would evolve; the more intense the war, the faster technology would advance.
But now that they were aware, maybe they could actually find a way to manage it.
It wasn't as if Otto from the current civilization was the only one capable of such things.
He only knew because of the legacy left behind by the Previous Era—that was how he managed to prepare.
The previous civilization suffered precisely because they had nothing to work with. They were fumbling in the dark, figuring things out as they went.
By the time they realized what was happening, it was already too late.
Wasn't that the case?
[Yuzu knows what all you esteemed viewers must be wondering: If there's no way to overcome this through normal means, and simply overpowering it is impossible… then how did our world manage to survive the Honkai?]
[All Yuzu can say is—we cheated the system!]
[…]
The girl's playful words echoed across the sky.
Many were left stunned.
She went on:
Some experts simulated and theorized that if humanity during the old era had been united as one, they might have succeeded.
Others suggested that a single era might not be enough—if there was no other choice, they should find a way to carry over to the next era and buy more time.
Because every time a Honkai cycle ended, civilization would reset.
If used wisely, they could temporarily avoid the worst of it.
"So that's how it is…"
"…"
Many nodded in understanding.
It made sense.
After all, they already knew this world was plagued by the Honkai.
The good news was, it was still in the early stages.
The bad news was, if they weren't careful, they'd die.
So of course they had to take it seriously.
No one was a fool.
This uploader mentioned that the Previous Era had always been a focus of study for historians, military strategists, economists, and sociologists alike.
And once they started researching, they couldn't avoid the Honkai.
They had to consider whether there were alternative ways to overcome it.
She said:
She'd gone through countless research papers.
She'd watched lectures by numerous experts.
For the sake of her dear viewers, she'd carefully compiled everything. Since she was going to be a history streamer, she might as well do it properly.
Many viewers in the real world nodded gratefully. Thanks to her rigorous yet lighthearted approach—always chatting effortlessly about what she knew—they could learn so much more.
"Tell us more, Yuzu-chan!"
Countless people watched with eager eyes, wishing she would share more about how future generations viewed the Honkai of their time. Was there some kind of ready-made strategy they could copy?
But she was only scratching the surface.
She couldn't reveal too much.
[Alright then.]
[Now you esteemed viewers should understand what kind of time the Previous Era was.]
[It's no exaggeration to say that back then, fighting against the Herrschers and the Honkai was the absolute priority.]
[…]
[As we all know,]
[it was the Goddess and her followers who brought that entire era to an end.]
[So why do we call their method 'cheating the system'?]
[Well, obviously, it's because the Goddess herself… was a Herrscher!]
[…]
"Huh?"
Once again, many were shocked. The one who ended the Honkai… was a Herrscher?
So Herrschers could actually be on our side?
"Incredible! Talk about the enemy being one of us!" Most people chuckled at the irony—the greatest enemies were Herrschers, yet the savior of the era was also a Herrscher.
Using magic to defeat magic.
Whoever came up with that idea must have been one clever trickster.
"I think I get it now…"
"If the Honkai is a test, then the Herrschers are the examiners. Even if failing the test means death, if a Herrscher defects to our side, doesn't that mean we automatically pass?"
"…"
Someone immediately pointed this out.
In an instant, others broke into applause.
"Brilliant! You're cured!"
"So where do we find a Herrscher willing to help us?"
If Herrschers could really be reasoned with, they would've already communicated with the first or second Herrscher. Why would they have fought on sight?
Some members of Fire Moth fell silent after discussing this. Well, nothing changed.
[At this point,]
[I'm sure you've all figured it out, right?]
[…]
Figured what out?
What am I supposed to have figured out?
[Our Goddess was a Herrscher—one of the most unique Herrschers not shown in any of the previous illustrations.]
[Her name was the Herrscher of Finality.]
[…]
"The Herrscher of Finality?" Einstein frowned slightly, her expression growing solemn.
"Now that's an imposing title!" At Chiba Academy, Kevin looked up at the sky and remarked to Su, who nodded thoughtfully.
[This was information I had to beg my grandpa for ages to get from the Void Archives!]
[Don't I deserve a comment section full of 'Streamer is amazing'?]
[Please spam 'Streamer is amazing' in the comments, thank you!]
[…]
Holy crap!
The Void Archives? That doesn't sound like some ordinary place.
And you, a mere content creator, managed to get your hands on classified intel like this and just casually share it? Aren't you afraid of getting thrown in jail?
Guess you must be some kind of young lady with connections.
Your background is insane!
In an instant, many realized the gap between people could be wider than the gap between humans and dogs.
You make videos to make a living.
She makes videos for fun.
Although higher-ups in many governments were thrilled to see such substantial information being revealed, they couldn't help but feel a little conflicted at the thought of someone like this coming from their own side.
Sigh, troublemakers—every family's got one.
But most people were more focused on the name "Herrscher of Finality."
After all, Herrscher titles weren't just made up randomly. If they weren't arbitrary, then the prefix had to mean something significant.
Finality… the Finality…
It gave people a sense of foreboding.
But thankfully, this virtual uploader clarified that the Herrscher of Finality wasn't an enemy—she was the savior.
The ultimate solution.
I guess that's a silver lining in all this misfortune, isn't it?
Ms. Mei tilted her head up slightly, adjusted her glasses, and quietly took notes, almost as if she were sketching a structural diagram.
For some reason, she circled "Finality" and "Honkai," connecting them with a line. She tilted her head pensively, lost in thought.
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