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Chapter 16

Where Raynold is enjoying his everyday life, in the bigger world his actions send ripples of confusion and possibilities.

An emergency meeting has been called by the Unitedby United Nations.

The two Honkai eruptions and several smaller-scale ones have put humanity on defence and at the mercy of Schicksal.

However…

Now they have three Herrschers who are on humanity's side and their abilities are unquestionable. They have more than enough proof to know that these Herrschers wield Honkai and are a force to reckon with.

But…

The issue is how they are supposed to address this. Some countries around the world were hearing this for the first time. And they are utterly shocked to hear that there are people who have Herrscher powers.

The first thing they want is their help to deal with Honkai Beasts. Many countries have abandoned portions of their lands to these beasts while others had areas that are Honkai saturated and these places are simply too poisonous for regular humans!

In other words, everyone needs Herrschers…

"I say we spread them throughout the world, or in sectors to clean up the Honkai." A president from Central America said simply. He doesn't see any issue with this.

"Sure, why not? I heard Raynold controls gravity. Why doesn't he remove that land connection between North and South America?" One of the European representatives said with a sarcastic tone.

In other words, he said that Raynold should sink the entirety of Central America… Quite harsh but it was annoying to listen to some smart ass who wants something he has no idea about!

"You!"

There were several snorts from other representatives.

"Did you miss the part that we don't have actual control over the Herrschers? Everything depends on the mood. They are people with absurd powers."

"We are discussing millions of people's fates here!"

"And I am discussing billions of people's fates. Your proposition doesn't even grasp reality."

Lucas who was listening to this could only sigh. Why does he have to be even here? He has at least 6 presidents who are on his side and are ready to burn these clueless people. However, he was told to attend this 'theatre play'…

Honestly, he has no idea what they are thinking to achieve here. Share the Herrschers? Knowing his son, Raynold would rather sink continents before he would separate himself from his Kitten.

"Then ask him to make more people into Herrschers!"

"And how do you suggest we do that?"

"He is just a child! An adult should influence him and his decisions."

"A child who achieved the power of Herrscher through his effort. If you can influence someone like that then be my guest.

Though first, you need to get into his territory without being sent back by his gravity powers."

Some more snorting spread through the assembly.

"Enough!"

"Enough with this bickering. We have here the father of the Herrscher of Stars. What do you suggest we do?"

The moment one of the members of the Central European coalition spoke the assembly got quiet. He just mentioned something interesting.

"What do you do? My son operates on his own rules and values. His strong personality is what allowed him to control his power from a very young age. He started to train in hand-to-hand combat when he was 5, and at 7 he became Herrscher through sheer willpower.

If he wants he will protect if he doesn't then he won't." Lucas said with a tired sigh. This is so pointless that he just wants to stand up and leave.

"B-But…millions of people are affected by Honkai…surely…he could help the rest of the world?"

"He could, but would he do? Those are two very different things. The reason why he has his training and hunting grounds is that he is balancing it out. For him, training and continuing to get stronger is always the greatest priority."

"Getting stronger? Can you even get stronger after becoming a Herrscher?"

"According to my son, Herrscher is just the first step to becoming something greater…and I tend to believe what he says is true."

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"I say leave this to me."

At that moment everyone looked at the young-looking blond man with green eyes sitting lazily in his seat. He was from… Schicksal and his name is Otto Apocalypse.

"Otto…I am pretty sure Raynold Westwood's opinion of Schicksal is very bad."

"Indeed. I am well aware that he doesn't like Schicksal methods…" Otto said with a simple smile. He has few ideas on how to get on friendlier terms with him…

"You don't say…I stopped him at least three times from attacking your HQ and its outposts." Lucas said with a deadpan look.

"Oh my… my thanks for doing that. Regardless, from my observations, he doesn't care about the bigger picture but on an individual level. Once he meets all the Valkyries who are fighting and giving everything they can he will see how sincere they are in their wish to protect. I have no doubt he will train them to become full-fledged Herrschers."

Raynold's father frowned when he heard that. What he said is the truth…

"You are right on that front. Though he will only do that when he finds them interesting."

Several Politicians nodded to themselves as they had curious and even scheming looks.

Otto who saw that smiled to himself.

This might help him as well. Chaos is a ladder for his goals. Once the boy's hometown is flooded with 'interesting' people he will be able to make his schemes progress in the background with less interference.

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Seele was baffled to see how Raynold out of nowhere started using a scythe of all tools or weapons… It wasn't even a weapon… nope… They went to the countryside to visit his grandmother from his mother's side.

He took a scythe from a tool shed and proceeded to use it to train and develop a fighting style with it.

It was a mix of spear-like thrust with the scythe back of it then several slashes and rotating spins…

"It has only been a week…" Seele said to Bronya, the pair were looking at constantly training Raynold. By this point, she is questioning if he was Herrscher of Death or if it was her.

[He is natural with any given weapon…Seele. Though you should watch carefully.] A darker voice said directly into her mind.

'I wasn't asking you. But if my guess is right you just don't like him.' Seele internally was annoyed that this…second persona just appeared out of nowhere after she became a Herrscher.

[Of course, I don't like him. He made you into Herrscher, and now everyone will want to use you and try to control you.]

'So far the only control I received was concerning my diet.' Seele thought with a frown.

[...I will remind you when it all will be burning around you.]

Feeling how this other persona retreated to the ends of her mind she sighed in relief. She doesn't like how this different personality is questioning her big brother. She just wants to 'remind' her that it was thanks to big brother that she is a Golden Core Stage cultivator and that she is proceeding to grow even stronger by the day!

"Ray is just natural with weapons…don't think too much about it," Bronya said to her. She was enjoying the spring sunshine. It is getting warmer now. Though she was not in Siberia as it's still cold over there. Over here she can enjoy the sunshine, green grass, and the smell of nature. It helps that Seele is keeping all the bugs and mosquitos away with her aura.

"Hmm…but you don't know Bronya…when you are Herrscher things just come to you, fighting comes as well. When I summoned the scythe I could just use it. It was like another limb that you just used. I don't know how I can explain it to you otherwise. But even then I pale in comparison to what he can do."

The ash-haired girl slowly nodded. She tried to understand what she means…but she is not Herrscher. She doesn't understand how Seele sees things now. Especially when she looks at her eyes and sees those Herrscher pupils.

They were on different levels now…

This made her think…should she ask to be trained as well? She tried training by herself for a while now. It wasn't hard to follow what Raynold said… But the issue is…Ki simply doesn't come to her!

The only thing which makes sense in this situation is that Raynold needs to expose her to his Ki… She could ask Seele but Seele is far too pacifist to try to hit her. Especially now as she is Herrscher and Bronya is just a human…

"N-No! Don't just run away! Damn it!" Kiana's voice got everyone's attention as the white-haired girl was trying to feed a cow. But the animal just ignores her and walks away.

"Hmm…it appears the animal knows that she is something else," Bronya said in a small snickering voice.

"I can hear you know!"

"Why don't you do it then?" Kiana said with a huff. She wanted to show off that she can handle most basic things like feeding a cow!

"Sure." The ash-haired girl smirked and got up on her feet before walking over and taking the bucket from the White haired girl.

To Kiana's shock, the cow didn't walk away from Bronya!

"I think the animal senses that you are a Herrscher."

Seele said as she walked over as well…the moment she got closer the cow started to walk away.

"Hmm…you said it. I think it can sense your death aura." Kiana said with a deadpan tone.

Now the newest Herrscher pouted. She hasn't perfected her control yet!

Before long Raynold's grandmother walked over, she just sighed seeing the girls trying to do…something… The cow is just trying to walk away from them.

"Girls….girls…just let me do this."

"""Sorry!!!"""

"My dear Berta here doesn't quite like new people." As the older lady walked over she patted the cow.

"You three rather make sure my boy over there does overdo with his grass cutting. The moment he decides to do something he most likely would cut the grass for all the neighbours as well. By that point, I don't know what to do with that much grass."

All three of them slightly sweat dropped… the way she said it…it made sense…Raynold won't stop until all the grass is cut down…

"You know he was practising his art before his grandmother walked over… but the moment she was here he was cutting the grass like nothing had happened," Seele whispered to the other two.

"I am certain he doesn't want her to see how he handles the scythe," Bronya said with a thoughtful look. She is certain that his grandmother would be horrified to see how he is abusing her tool.

"This time I have to agree with her." Kiana agreed with her even though she wouldn't want to do it.

After whispering to each other the trio walked over and stopped Raynold who was on a mission to cut all the grass in the field.

Once they accomplished the task they returned to his grandmother and helped her with whatever she needed. After that, they went back to her house where they enjoyed some hot chocolate.

By the time the evening came, Raynold sneaked out and used a wormhole to Siberia where he returned to practice with the death and life symbol.

Now that he had a living example in the form of Seele he tried to use death in a similar way she did.

For that, he pulled out the core and started to channel the death energy into his hand slowly taking the shape of a scythe.

Though his scythe had a much bland look. However, he still was able to summon it.

"Hmm… It's here but at the same time it's not here. Am I missing something?" As he said that he proceeded to use his new moves and practise with an actual scythe made from death.

As the energy construct cut the air Raynold was able to get more and more into it. Before long he stopped and realised something…

If he is missing something then the best way to deal with this is… To meditate on it… He has Great Arthan's meditation just for that!