A chat group where you switch bodies with Alicia at the start?

Oh... cough cough.

Jiang Qiao, who had almost made a bold claim, realized her mistake in time and abandoned the idea of ​​being invincible.

"Why do you seem different from before?"

The man accompanying the team hesitated before finally voicing his confusion.

It feels like Alicia is suddenly a bit arrogant, giving off a sense of lawlessness.

"How could that be? It must be your imagination."

Jiang Qiao chuckled and put down the bow in her hand.

In fact, he still doesn't know how to use a bow and arrow very well.

After all, Alicia only taught him the techniques for using Honkai energy, not weapon techniques.

But it doesn't matter, Honkai energy is omnipotent.

With Alicia's skills in using Honkai energy, although skills are not the same as experience, Jiang Qiao was still able to fully utilize the power of this body, which was essentially a Herrscher.

He could even further develop Alicia's body.

Alicia was unaware that she was a Herrscher, but Jiang Qiao knew, and he also clearly knew what powers Alicia, as the Origin Herrscher, possessed.

Having grasped this point, he instantly figured out how to use the technique, a method that even Alicia didn't know.

In other words, Jiang Qiao is now more familiar with this body than Alicia is!

"Hmph, the Second Herrscher?"

He looked into the distance, sensing the massive, familiar source of Honkai energy, and a smile curved his lips.

If Jiang Qiao had previously harbored concerns about confronting the Herrscher, she was now only relieved.

You are a Herrscher, and so am I!

The further you go, the more you see the signs of anxiety; even the air seems to retain a lingering heat.

— These are traces of Honkai energy fission bombs.

According to information revealed by Zi, the Fire Moth had already conducted an attempt with high-powered weapons before their arrival, but the battle was unsuccessful and the bombed village remained completely intact.

It was as if it had been transferred.

Thus, the researchers of the Fire Moth made a judgment about the nature of the Second Herrscher's ability—space.

Further investigation and testing are needed to determine the specifics.

There's no way around it. Unlike 50,000 years from now, when people can rely on archaeology and their parents' legacy, fighting against the Honkai in this era is like exploring a new dungeon. They have to spend a lot of effort to obtain information about the Herrschers and then find a solution to address the problem.

Confident in humanity's military might, rushing in recklessly? The First Herrscher has already shattered humanity's pride.

To put it bluntly, Alicia and her group of Firemoth warriors were actually acting as the vanguard to test the Herrschers.

If you're lucky, you can directly defeat the Herrscher; if you're unlucky, you'll just be cannon fodder testing the Herrscher.

The further they went, the more difficult it became. Not only were the strengths of the Honkai Beasts increasing, but the concentration of Honkai energy in the air was also soaring exponentially.

The Honkai energy concentration at Jiang Qiao's location was already at a level where the instruments would beep. An ordinary person would contract Honkai disease if they stayed there for even a second, and would basically not survive for more than a minute.

And what about the squad members? Although they had specially designed anti-Honkai energy protective suits, and the soldiers of the Fire Moth were selected to have a certain degree of Honkai energy resistance, he had already seen purple marks on several people's bodies. Without a doubt, those were marks of Honkai energy infection.

Even Zi was no exception.

The man's breathing became unusually heavy and labored.

"It seems we've reached this point."

He had already noticed the abnormality in his body and felt somewhat regretful, but when he looked at Jiang Qiao, he felt a sense of admiration:

"As expected of Alicia, she is much stronger than all of us."

Compared to them, Jiang Qiao hasn't changed at all.

This is what they call people with high resistance to Honkai energy, right? They're the kind of people who are born with that kind of talent.

Only Jiang Qiao herself knew that it was impossible for a Herrscher to be infected by Honkai energy.

"Then you can stay here."

It was impossible for them to continue forward. Jiang Qiao knew this very well. Going forward would only be a pointless death, and they might not even be able to meet the Herrscher.

All they can do next is leave the inner area and then clear out the surrounding Honkai creatures.

But I must move forward.

Although Jiang Qiao could choose to give up, no one would blame him for retreating after he had come this far. Even if the Second Herrscher wasn't defeated by Alicia, she would definitely be defeated by someone else.

At most, the losses will be greater.

but--

"Even Alicia's side was able to muster the courage to save Changkong City, so it would be too outrageous for us to back down, wouldn't it?"

They can't retreat even an inch!

There are pictures here, which can be viewed after the updated version

There are pictures here, which can be viewed after the updated version

Chapter Seventeen Who do you think I am? I am Alicia!

Alicia: That's great!

When Jiang Qiao told her about her decision, Alicia was very happy.

To be honest, she didn't want Jiang Qiao to take any risks, after all, she was taking risks using his body.

If Jiang Qiao were to use her body to do something dangerous, Alicia's first concern wouldn't be her own body, but Jiang Qiao's safety!

That's something Alicia should do, not a responsibility that Jiang Qiao should bear.

But when Jiang Qiao makes the same decision as her, all she can do besides worry is encourage her, right?

Jiang Qiao: I knew you would say that.

Jiang Qiao: Don't worry, a mere pufferfish is nothing compared to me! I will definitely return your body to you completely.

Kyoko Sakura: If you can't handle it, do you need any help? I happen to be free, so I can help you, but it won't be for free.

Sakura Kyoko spoke these words because the chat group's request had been refreshed.

And there are two.

【Saving Changkong City (Limited-Time Mission)】

Group members who participate in the rescue of Changkong City can receive 10/20/30 points depending on their contribution.

[Restrictions: Each group member can only participate once, and the session lasts only one hour.]

[Slay the Herrscher of the Void (Limited-Time Quest)]

[Group members who participate in the battle against the Herrscher of the Void can receive 10/20/35 points based on their contribution.]

[Restrictions: Each group member can only participate once, and the time limit is one hour.]

—Only one of the two commissions above can be selected.

Jiang Qiao saw it too, so he felt much more at ease about Alicia's side, since there were still some strong reinforcements in the group.

Jiang Qiao: You want a reward when there is one; you're so greedy.

Kyoko Sakura: Hmph, what does it matter? Isn't it human nature to want more? Besides, I don't ask for much. Treating me to a meal isn't too much to ask, is it?

The girl, biting into a silk fish cake, pouted her cheek.

Magic doesn't come for free, you know? She has to pay for it herself!

Jiang Qiao: There's no need for that on my end. I can handle things perfectly well on my own. Your presence would only cause problems.

Although Jiang Qiao actually wanted outside help, after all, despite his confident appearance, he wasn't entirely sure he could defeat the Herrscher of the Void.

If Sakura Kyoko could come and help him, he would definitely be safer.

Unfortunately, this is a task that requires you to choose one of two options.

Compared to his side, Alicia's side definitely needs more help, right?

Furthermore, the location must also be taken into account.

In Western Siberia, where the Great Collapse has already occurred, if no one with Collapse resistance had come to help, they might have been wiped out before even facing the Herrscher of the Void.

Yoyo: Do ​​you really not need any help?

Jiang Qiao: Hmph, who do you think I am? I am Alicia!

Alicia: I am Alicia!

After sending the message, Alicia's face was puffed up with anger, looking just like a steamed bun.

And in her ear, she heard Kiana's surprised voice:

"I've found the little dwarf you were talking about!"