I am a hero of the former civilization.

"That monster is finally dead."

"Long live humanity!"

"We win again!"

People embraced each other, some weeping bitterly, some trembling with excitement, and some remaining calm. Some gazed longingly at the pink streak across the sky, while others revealed grief and disgust.

Human nature is complex, whether in despair or in excitement, but in any case, this battle has been won.

As Kalis watched the crowd cheer and weep, he calmly supported his chin. On the big screen, besides Alicia who was going to Canghai City to provide support, there were two giant bombers patrolling the perimeter.

If Ryan and Alicia had failed, he would have given the order to throw without hesitation, but looking at the excited soldiers, he couldn't help but chuckle.

This will make those old guys who want to deal with these two think twice.

The Third Herrscher is not the end, or rather, no one knows which Herrscher will represent the end; this is merely the curtain being drawn back to expose the cruel truth to the world.

In the future, humanity needs heroes, people who hold the flag and lead the way to hope.

"It's a pity that this kind of person is neither me nor them. They must be both jealous and conflicted about these two, especially those pure-bloods, who have never regarded Alicia as a human."

Perhaps heroes should have their final chapter at some point in time, or perhaps they should become totems rather than live on in reality.

He didn't know, nor did he care. Instead, he was very interested in Mebius, who rushed out at the first moment, and vaguely sensed that a small group was being formed within the Fire Moth.

People with special talents are gathering together, and power and fame are quietly shifting. Are Alicia and Ryan the core members?

He gazed at the girl streaking across the sky and the transport plane on the sea, and slowly a smile crept onto his lips.

The future is becoming increasingly strange, leaving us to wait and see.

Chapter Fifty-Nine: You're the one with a mental disability!

Just like a storm passing through, a sudden downpour arises from the silence, only to come to an abrupt end unexpectedly.

Based on the experience of the Fire Moth, Herrschers will be accompanied by a large number of Honkai Beasts, and may even give birth to powerful high-level Honkai Beasts such as Emperor-class and Judgment-class.

The same applies to the Third Herrscher this time; however, when you calculate it all, all the credit should be given to Ryan.

He killed Moshachi before the Herrscher arrived, then entangled the Herrscher who had broken away from his 'legion' and defeated him together with Alicia.

Herrschers gain immense power and authority, while their skills and wisdom depend entirely on the memories of the vessel itself. The vessel of the Third Herrscher was clearly not good enough, and when she was dominated by arrogance and destructive desire, the outcome of the war was already decided.

The Honkai Beasts could not protect the Herrscher, and with the Herrscher being defeated, this large group of Honkai Beasts lost their protection.

"It's finally over."

As the setting sun shone through the clouds, Hua stood on the ruins, watching the massive tank collapse, crushing a dilapidated apartment building.

The crackling of gunfire came from all directions, and several armed helicopters flew overhead, swirling her ponytail.

The girl was somewhat bewildered. This was Huaizhong Road, the most prosperous place in Canghai in the past, and she had just visited it with Ryan a few days ago. But now only ruins remained, and even her school's teaching building was riddled with holes. It was a relief that the underachievers had finally gotten what they wanted.

Helicopters were overhead, tanks rumbled past in front of them, and occasionally a cannon shot could be heard. In the distance, buildings and the dead soldiers inside were buried.

"It really feels like I'm in a movie." Hua shook her head. Her life now was not only similar to her previous one, but completely different.

She never imagined she would see artillery fire, missiles, and monsters. She even begged Mr. Hen to join the war, her hands stained with the blood of Honkai Beasts and zombies.

Just as she was feeling lost, the cries behind her pulled Hua back to reality. She quickly jumped off the rubble and saw a group of elementary school students behind her. They had been rescued from the school ruins, and several girls were crying because they were frightened by the gunfire.

"Don't cry, don't cry, these uncles are fighting monsters." Hua wasn't very good at dealing with children and was somewhat at a loss for words in comforting them. "Do you see the helicopter? Isn't it just like in the movies?"

"Sister, have those monsters been defeated?"

"The monsters are so scary! They blew our school down with a single punch."

"Can you help me find my mom? I can't find her."

"elder sister......"

The childish voices rang out from all around, but Hua couldn't answer any of them. She suddenly realized that she was lucky, at least she had the ability to cope with the dramatic changes in the world.

Yes, most of them became orphans. All their property, family, and teachers vanished. How were they supposed to survive?

Hua moved her lips, but couldn't utter a single word. She felt her scalp tingle under the gazes of so many young children, but thankfully someone patted her shoulder gently.

"Alright, let's leave it to the professional psychological department. At least they're still somewhat useful at this point."

A red-haired woman in a powered exoskeleton walked over, gestured with her lips, and soon soldiers went up and took the children away.

Hua stared blankly as they walked away before pursing her lips and turning around: "Captain Himiko, thank you for getting me out of that predicament."

"Tch, what's the big deal? Don't overthink it. You'll get used to it after you've experienced more." Himiko waved her hand dismissively and glanced at the girl sideways.

If she hadn't heard that this person was Ryan's junior sister, she would never have agreed to join the battle. However, after observing for a long time, she breathed a sigh of relief. Although she was stronger than an ordinary person, she was not yet a monster.

One of those monsters is enough.

"This area has been cleared out. We'll prepare and then move on to the next area. Do you want to come?"

"Yes, I will help you out from behind the scenes and I will definitely not distract you," Hua replied without hesitation.

"Such a strong fighting spirit, no wonder you're that person's junior sister. As a completely untrained recruit, I'm quite satisfied with you. At least you know when to advance and retreat, and won't act rashly and go out to die." Himiya took a swig of her energy supplement, glanced at her again, and asked curiously:

"Does your sect have any strange doctrines? Like helping all people or saving the world?"

"Huh? What do you mean?" Hua blinked, not understanding a single word.

"That's what I'm saying, why did you get involved in this kind of trouble? If Ryan really wanted to protect you, even if the world were to end, you would be among the last to die."

It turns out he was asking me where my fighting spirit came from.

Hua finally understood and said in a deep voice, "Because I don't want to be protected by him, I want to be a fellow traveler and carry out my own beliefs."

The girl's expression was firm and she looked very serious. Himiko was taken aback by this, feeling that she had only seen this kind of expression when swearing an oath to join the Fire Moth.

She grinned, took the document from Rose's hand, and snapped her fingers.

"I understand. You like that Ryan and are willing to be his help, not a burden."

Hua didn't understand at first. After several seconds, his serious and determined expression crumbled, and he waved his hands, saying, "That's not it, I just... just because..."

She couldn't answer why. Was it longing for that figure from behind? Or simply repaying a debt of gratitude?

Just then, Himiko raised her head, her teasing expression turning serious: "No need for excuses, I have bad news for you. Ryan was severely injured in the battle against the Third Herrscher and is now on the verge of death..."

"Take me there quickly!"

Before he could finish speaking, the girl jumped over and grabbed his hand. Her expression was no longer blank; her eyes were burning with anxiety.

Himiko paused for a moment, then smiled.

See, we've found the answer!

......

Ryan had a very strange dream.

He dreamt that he was drifting aimlessly in the void, the pitch-black space seemingly without end.

Time lost its meaning, and his body felt nothing. In this desperate loneliness, he could only remind himself again and again that he must never forget who he was, where he came from, and what his past was.

In this dream, he didn't know how long he drifted or how far he drifted. In any case, many memories were fading away with the long river of time. Gradually, he forgot his parents' names and even began to forget his own name.

Occasionally, one can see fleeting shadows or beams of light in the void. Some are very large, and some are strangely shaped, but none of them linger for a moment. They simply pass by in haste, their destination unknown.

Ryan tried to call for help, but found that he had no mouth and couldn't make a sound.

Just as despair filled his heart and his last vestiges of consciousness were about to vanish, he saw a beam of light approaching from afar, leaving a trail that seemed to form an ever-extending road in the void.

Who is that?

Ryan instinctively thought of it and desperately floated over there. Then his entire field of vision was illuminated by the light, and he vaguely saw a figure that was not very tall.

He couldn't see the appearance or clothing clearly, but the limbs and head almost brought tears to Ryan's eyes. Just as he was struggling with his inability to communicate, he heard a voice, a voice full of curiosity.

"Huh, we've actually encountered an unknown entity."

"Interesting. Who are you and where are you going? Can't you speak? This is troublesome. How can I understand you if I can't establish a connection with you? Never mind, I'll try to ask you differently."

Would you like to travel with me?

Of course I'd be willing! As long as I get out of this hellish place and feel grounded again, I'd be willing to go to hell!

Ryan roared, then opened his eyes to see the metal ceiling and hear the excited female voice beside him.

"The strong electron resuscitation worked! This guy's heartbeat has finally returned!"

Who?

Ryan was a little confused, as if he had been asleep for a long time and couldn't remember his dream. He only vaguely felt that he seemed to have known a friend before.

Before he could think it through, a familiar face appeared in his sight, with green hair hanging down his face and emerald eyes that were both excited and strange.

"Huh, are you still in a dazed state?" Mebius tilted his head slightly, then reached out and patted Ryan's face, a rather heavy pat that made one suspect she was taking revenge.

Then, a smile suddenly appeared on that rational and indifferent face.

"What a pity, Dr. Lane has become mentally disabled. Klein, prepare the operating table. We can make good use of this waste and remove some things."

Ryan's eyes gradually regained their light, pouring out all the remaining despair from his dream.

"Mebius, you, you're the one who's mentally challenged!"

Chapter Sixty: You're kidding me, aren't you?

Ryan woke up, still feeling a lingering sense of despair, as if he had been in a dream for ten thousand years and was unable to return to reality.

Then he heard Mebius's voice. To be honest, at first he was filled with warmth and emotion. He never expected her to come to Canghai City and rescue him immediately.

So when he saw that face, he was deeply moved. Because of the chandelier, Mebius's already fair face radiated a sacred halo, as if an angel had dispelled despair.

At least for a moment, Ryan's impression of the woman changed, but before he could recover, he was slapped twice across the face.

"What a pity, Dr. Lane has become mentally disabled. Klein, prepare the operating table. We can make good use of this waste and remove some things."

To retract my previous statement, this woman hasn't changed at all.

"Mebius, you're the one who's an idiot!"

When the strength returned to his body, he sat up abruptly. Feeling a tearing pain, he saw that he was wrapped up like a mummy, covered in tubes and cables, and quickly felt all over his body.

Thankfully, nothing was missing. And wow, the bleeding from the wound has stopped, and the muscle tissue is starting to heal.