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Chapter 22

Huge metal-like doors blasted open as several smooth-looking humanoid mechs flew inside a large room. Then they started to deform bent into weird angles crushing into a pulp of metal.

There was nothing left to indicate that they were more than a ball of steel…in the first place.

All that was done by a boy looking no older than twelve or even younger.

"H-H-Herrscher! Why are you here!?"

"Your boogeyman is here. Shouldn't you run to the hills and hide like cowards you are?" The boy said with a revolting sneer as he saw scientists.

"This is a Schicksal research facility! You are violating the law, breaking into— *Choking*"

"Thanks for reminding me of the obvious. I guess I just sink this whole island into the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean."

"T-That won't be necessary!"

Another researcher said as he realised that this kid is goddam serious!

"Then answer my questions. I want to know everything about the family name Kaslana."

As the boy said that he dropped the choked scientist. Once on the floor, the guy started to cough and breathe heavily. He experiences what is called a difference in gravity on sections of his body. It was a feeling he never wants to experience ever again.

"...Oh? Okay…"

What is with this question!? You learn that shit in school! House Kaslana, House Schariac, and House Apocalypse are the three main houses that make Schicksal!

"K-K-Kaslana is one of the main houses that make Schicksal! L-Last active member should be Siegfried Kaslana. I think. There has been nothing on them for a while."

"Hmmm….I see…so you cultists are somewhat organised and don't just kidnap and brainwash little girls to fight for you against things that you should fight yourself."

"H-How dare you! We risking —- *Choke*"

"You risk jack shit. I have been cleaning this part of the hemisphere and the majority of the planet is safe from Honkai because of me. What you are doing is just lazy ass science. Making others do your work."

After saying that he threw the scientist into a wall with his gravity.

Knocking him down and most likely giving him a concussion.

"And you. Telling everything you know about Kaslana. Is there anyone with the name 'Kiana Kaslana' on the family tree and where I could find Siegfried Kaslana."

"I don't know! You should ask someone who has access to the member's databases and things like that! This is a research facility!"

"So… in other words you are useless…"

*Gulp*

"Hmm…fine…tell me where the HQ is."

"H-H-H-HQ?"

"Yes. I will talk with the head cultist."

"I-Its above the Mediterranean, a floating fortress."

"Hoh? I see…"

*GULP*

The scientist was terrified when he saw the look this kid had! He looked like a madman! What is he planning to do!?

Without saying anything a black hole opened behind the boy as he stepped into this phenomenon before it closed up!

"By God…what is he going to do!?"

The scientist scrambled and went to the console to notify the HQ! There is a Herrscher who is after them! Specifically!

~~~

After a few minutes of searching Raynold's senses were able to pick it up.

He found out that Schicksal is using anti-gravity technology to keep itself floating. All he needs to do is to spread his senses and pick up Honkai's energy which is keeping this place afloat.

Though a barrier wall is keeping him away from this place.

"Oh…how I love breaking… Cheap toys… There is a certain amount of satisfaction in breaking them…ripping them apart."

As he said that a small wormhole opened as Death and Life Core floated out from it.

He grabbed it and black and red energy started to pour out from it. Transforming into a scythe three times his size.

Then he channelled a huge amount of Honkai energy into the scythe before throwing it like a wheel into the barrier.

~~~

"Incoming!!!"

The Schicksal control tower was streaming live from what was happening on the outskirts of the HQ.

A black and red blur in the shape of a wheel smashed into the barrier.

The barrier started to wave like it was a sea…. It's something it should not be able to do!

"...insane…absolutely… insane…10 tons…30 tons…70 tons…150 tons… 300 tons… It continues to grow… The thing is getting heavier and heavier…"

Before long the barrier kept Schicksal HQ secure… literally… shattered from too much weight being put on it!

"T-The Herrscher broke through!"

"I am pretty sure he could just wormhole his way into the base!"

There was some realisation among the officers who witnessed this.

"Is he here to cause chaos!?"

"Contact the fleet!"

~~~~~~~ A Few Moments Later~~~~~~

"Herrscher! Why are you here!?"

One of the big floating ships used a loudspeaker to talk to him.

Instead of saying anything he used his energy to write something in the air.

[Tell me everything about 'House Kaslana' and I might leave your place in one piece.]

"Sir, what should we do?" Co-Captain asked his Captain.

At that moment Otto's face popped up on the main screen of the flagship.

"It appears we are in a pickle." The blond man said with a small frown.

"Overseer, what should we do?" the captain of the floating warship asked for orders.

"Knowing the boy he might throw an even bigger fit once he learns about certain things…"

"...You suggest opening fire on him!?"

"No…we can postpone this…Let me talk with him."

As Otto said that he accessed the ship's loudspeaker remotely.

"Raynold Westwood. I am Otto Apocalypse, the Overseer of Schicksal. We will cooperate and send any information you want. There is no need for you to cause billions worth of damages."

After saying that,

Herrscher simply used his energy to write again.

When people saw that they sighed in relief though there was some dread in their bodies after seeing what he wrote.

[Fine. I expect it in the morning. If it's not satisfactory I shall return.]

After saying that he was gone as if a wormhole swallowed him up.

*Sigh*

"Well, now how do we get out of this situation?" Otto said to himself. As he was thinking what kind of information to hand over to him?

The boy wants things related to K-423, that much is obvious.

"Hmm… let's see the compilation of it."

~~~~~~Next Morning~~~~~~

"...Ray…"

"What?"

"Why is the front page of the newspaper about you throwing a huge scythe at Schicksal HQ?" Lucas asked his son.

"I wanted answers." The boy said with a shrug.

Mei looked at him with a baffled look. Is he for real!?

"You could just ask them something. Do you think they won't answer IF you ask?"

"Nope. I don't trust them. My trust is as far as I can throw it. And by my standards, we are millions of kilometres away from trusting anything they say.

I would rather threaten them with death instead of believing in those paper pushers."

Both of his parents sighed while Mei and Kiana were wondering what he even asked them!?

"What did you even ask?"

Instead of answering he put his hand on his Kitten's head.

"I asked about my Kitten and her house. The House Kaslana. I expect a bunch of information about her."

"W-What do you even want to know!?" Kiana said that with some panic. Did he go to borderline war just to learn about her!? Is he for real!?

"Everything. Since your other self said that you are the same. I suspect some sort of fishy stuff is going on in the background. Even the original cause of the 2nd Eruption now falls into question."

[Now that's what I call smart. You still lack his keen intelligence. He is already suspected of the cause of my eruption.]

Sirin said with a small hum.

'And what was the cause?' Kiana curiously asked. She was wondering about this for a while. What DID happen that day?

*Snort*

[Experimentation on little girls.]

*Gulp*

Kiana internally gulped. So he was right…

"I see… *Sigh* just don't overdo Ray. Before your ascension to Golden Core. World was willing to do a lot of questionable things to fight Honkai."

Raynold for a second frowned.

"Have you ever heard the saying not to sit on the branch which you are cutting?"

"..."

"Yes, that. We will see… What kind of medicine is this 'Schicksal'. Is it just something to stop the rot or it's a cure for a bigger disease? Once we know , then we can start doing things."

This was the first time he said the name of the Anti-Honkai organisation… And it chilled to the very bone when he said that.

But…on the other half… Kiana wanted to find a hole and hide. He is doing all that because of that meeting he had with Sirin. Now he wants to dig deep and uncover everything about her situation.

And it honestly made her lightheaded.

~~~

Raynold was sitting on a comfortable couch while reading a huge file with the Schicksal symbol on its back. Which said 'classified'.

The stuff he read has confused the hell out of him.

The house traces its origin way before the B.C. era… It was always there and it always fought against Honkai…

This made him think… has his Kitten's house been around since the Previous era?

That is a high possibility. Apart from that they have an augmented strength trait which is something he already knows.

They all have similar Stigmata designs. With abnormal resistance against Honkai infection.

'This almost sounds like Super soldier artificial design…'

For a second he tapped with his free finger on the couch.

Apart from that they have a family heirloom. A Divine Key.

What this means is something he has no idea about. But if his guess is right… Then it's a weapon with a core.

Only a core is worth calling the 'Heirloom' of the family which is older than current civilization.

As ridiculous as this sounds Raynold has quite a bit of respect for a family associated with these cultists.

After turning the page, he started to trace the family tree to find where his Kitten was.

'Siegfried Kaslana married Cecilia Schariac… They had a daughter named Kiana Kaslana…Hmmm….something is off here…

She should be older than my current physical body… by two years…or so…'

After realising this he did some digging. He even pulled out books related to cultists which made him want to take a shower after reading about that organisation.

Eventually, he realised something…

'My Kitten is a clone of Kiana Kaslana… those cowards used a child's DNA of two powerful Honkai resistant families and merged with Core to create a perfect vessel for her.'

Though he didn't find anything about that experiment using the core or creation of his Kitten.

"Did you find anything?"

The girl asked with a nervous look as she entered the living room which was full of papers and books. She never saw him like this before. Is this his 'research face'?

He motioned for her to come over.

"Yes, it was enough to find what I wanted. Now the issue is what do you want me to do?"

For a second she was confused. Why was he asking her now?

Though before she could say anything she pulled her onto his lap. This was her new favourite position.

Which made her relax, as she was fearful of how he would react when he learned the truth.

"What do you mean? You are the one who is digging through my family."

"Now you sound like I am doing something bad. All I want is to fix whoever wronged you."

"...This well… I don't know. I don't care?"

"Even if your family has a huge flaming sword which most likely should belong with you?"

This time Kiana's eyes widened. She started to sweat. Then gulp down… There was some greed in her eyes.

"...THIS…Well…I…"

"As I said… One should pay dues… A balance needs to be preserved. Karma must return. Unless…of course, you exist outside the circle of karma… Until then we can bring revenge to whoever has wronged you."