Chapter 128: Awaken, O Great Herrscher of Knowledge!

Bronya was stunned by what Takumi said.

"So Old Yang from Honkai: Star Rail gave this world's Old Yang the heads-up? Told him the future and had him pass the Core of Reason to me?"

She thought for a moment. That must've been it. A letter from the future Old Yang.

That's why this world's Old Yang entrusted the core to her early.

"Probably, yeah. But it's fine. Becoming Herrscher of Reason isn't bad. Saves you from going through all that suffering."

"And you won't risk losing your license."

"Later, I'm taking everyone to Elysian Realm."

"Tch. I bet Elysia will be thrilled to see so many Herrschers with humanity."

Her sacrifice wouldn't be in vain. Amen!

Every Herrscher, a double agent.

"Tch. You really are doing this for Elysia!"

"You're planning to take them all, aren't you?!"

Bronya was exasperated. It was clear now: Takumi had come here for Elysia—and maybe the other Flame-Chasers too.

"I plan to bring Snake and Vil-V back. If possible, the rest too. They were all top minds of the Previous Era. With them, developing my civilization would be ridiculously easy."

Naturally, Takumi was eager to take them back. If he could, why wouldn't he?

"Fine. As long as you're happy."

Bronya shook her head. No point arguing.

They walked on until Takumi spotted Fu Hua.

She was currently busy helping some students.

Takumi approached.

Fu Hua noticed them coming and looked up.

"Hello. Can I help you two?"

It was clear they had come specifically for her. But why?

"Of course. I'm heading to the Elysian Realm to meet your old companions. Want to come?"

Takumi smiled brightly.

Fu Hua froze.

Elysian Realm?

"That name… it sounds familiar."

She had forgotten much about the Previous Era.

Hearing the name sparked only vague memories.

Takumi chuckled and snapped his fingers.

Before Fu Hua could react, she was plunged into a trance.

The memories she'd once burned away surged back.

The Elysian Realm.

The Thirteen Flame-Chasers.

The Previous Civilization.

It all returned to her at once.

Overwhelmed, Fu Hua collapsed.

Bronya caught her just in time.

"You forced her memories back?!"

Of course, she understood immediately.

Takumi had forcibly restored Fu Hua's memories.

"Yep. And not just that…"

He reached into her body—and drew out Yu Duchen.

Her entire consciousness was transferred into the feather.

What remained was an empty shell.

Bronya was shocked.

Fu Hua, now disembodied, woke up inside the feather as her old self—Crimson Immortal.

"What's going on?!"

"Naturally, I'm creating a new Herrscher. Fu Hua can't become a Herrscher—but a Herrscher can become Fu Hua."

"Now we can craft a Herrscher with Fu Hua's memories and her hatred of the Honkai."

"Perfect, right?"

"I'll take you all to see Elysia soon. She'll be thrilled."

Fu Hua stared in disbelief.

Creating a Herrscher… with her body?

How terrifying would such a Herrscher be?

Was this really okay?

She panicked.

But Takumi ignored her and turned to Bronya.

"Lay her down. And don't worry. The new Herrscher will be overwhelmed by your memories and think she is you. It'll be like a mother-daughter bond."

He activated his power.

Endless Honkai energy surged into Fu Hua's empty shell.

The sudden surge triggered Saint Freya Academy's alarm.

Everyone froze.

That much Honkai energy?

People immediately rushed to the source.

Especially Durandal.

She was first to react.

Another Honkai eruption in Saint Freya?

Was this place cursed?

Hadn't there already been one earlier?

What was happening?!

When Durandal arrived, she saw Takumi channeling Honkai energy into Fu Hua.

Floating beside them… was another Fu Hua?

What the hell was going on?!

"What are you doing?!"

Durandal stepped forward, baffled.

"This is called an artificial Herrscher. Fu Hua couldn't become one, so I'm making a Herrscher into Fu Hua. And once her personality is overwritten by centuries of Fu Hua's memories, she'll be ours."

Takumi grinned, staring at the vessel before him.

Durandal was dumbfounded.

Artificial Herrscher?

Even Otto didn't go this far!

Takumi didn't respond. He focused.

Once he felt it was ready, he invoked his will to connect with the world's Honkai.

He called upon the will to implant the Herrscher of Knowledge.

And it responded.

Soon, a Herrscher Core manifested inside Fu Hua's body.

And then—a new Herrscher personality descended.

Fu Hua's body began to transform.

Her plain gray cheongsam turned into a sleek black combat suit.

Ornaments formed atop her head.

Durandal grew tense, a spear materializing in her hand.

No doubt about it—Takumi had done it.

He had created a Herrscher.

"O Great Herrscher of Knowledge! Awaken!"

"Join us in the fight against the Honkai!"

Takumi's face beamed with joy.

His voice rang out:

Awaken, O Great Herrscher of Knowledge!