K424 of the Collapse World

As Shiris said this, she turned her gaze to Asakura Miyuki in front of her. She also remembered that if Asakura Miyuki was telling the truth, she had indeed saved her on that day...

"Asakura Miyuki, right? I did save you once when you were still human, but now that you've confirmed that, what do you want to do? I'm sorry, but now that things have come to this, if you just want to unilaterally avoid being my enemy, that's not a reason for me to let a Pseudo-Hermaphrodite go."

Hearing Shiris's cold words, Asakura Miyuki shook her head slightly and opened her red lips.

"Of course not... When I was in despair, you saved me and gave me hope to live again. It was this longing that prevented me from becoming a zombie-like dead soldier, but instead kept my sanity and became the Pseudo-Hermendr... "

"Wait! This isn't really necessary, is it? I just sent away a few hooligans who were bullying you. This isn't really a big favor, is it?"

Shirley interrupted Asakura Miyuki and frowned slightly. Although Asakura Miyuki's expression did not seem fake, Shirley found it hard to believe such a reason.

"No, maybe this is just a small thing for you, but it means a lot to me..."

As she spoke, Asakura Miyuki raised her head and looked at the silver-haired girl in front of her with a gaze that gradually became pious.

"Before this, no one helped me. Those guys... they only laughed at me and despised me. You are the only one who cared about me and saved me... My wish to become a pseudo-hermetic is to find you! Stay by your side... Everything I have, including my current life, should belong to you..."

"you mean......?"

"You are the reason I am alive.

I am willing to be your servant, and I will do anything for you at your command. Sirius... My Lord!"

"..."

Facing Asakura Miyuki's serious expression, Shirley's eyes became a little complicated. Although this sudden development was a little unbelievable, and the authenticity of the other party's words was also questionable, but even so, she couldn't waste time here in vain.

"Are you willing to obey any of my orders? You should know that Honkai creatures are the enemies of human civilization. So, if I order you to die, are you willing?"

"Of course, if it is your order... I will end my life. Anyway, I have nothing but you..."

As she spoke, she placed her right hand on her forehead and slowly spread out her sharp claws...

"I see... I was just giving an analogy, don't rush to commit suicide."

Hearing Asakura Miyuki's answer without hesitation, Shirley frowned and raised her hand to stop the other party's next move. Although watching whether she would really commit suicide was the simplest solution at the moment, Shirley had other ideas at this moment. After thinking for a moment, she connected her terminal with the help of the brain biochip, entered the quantum storage space, and found a ring-shaped object that she had used before...

The quantized matter quickly formed a solid body. With her hand stretched out, Shirley looked at the pale yellow metal ring that appeared in her hand, a smile appearing at the corner of her mouth.

"Hehe... You want to acknowledge me as your master? Unfortunately, I don't have any ability to recognize lies, so... just in case, I need to seal your power!"

As she spoke, Shilis threw the spare bracelet she had left behind to Asakura Miyuki. This was the tool she used to suppress the runaway Honkai energy. Now, Shilis's Honkai energy was only one tenth left, so naturally she didn't need this kind of thing anymore.

Asakura Miyuki looked at the bracelet that brought a sense of foreboding, her eyes slightly fluctuating. Shiris looked at her solemn expression and smiled again.

"This is Soul Steel, the nemesis of Honkai creatures. Not only will it suppress your energy, but it will also cause some discomfort. If you are willing to wear it..."

——Click!

Seeing Asakura Miyuki directly buckle the limiter on her wrist, Shirley's expression became a little surprised. She didn't expect that Asakura Miyuki would wear the limiter so easily. This also meant that she had completely lost all means of resistance. Even if Shirley wanted to kill her now, she would no longer be able to resist.

"Hmm... Is this all right? Sirius... Lady?"

Looking at the girl who was a little unsteady due to sudden weakness, Shirley fell into a brief silence.

"Sister Shilis, I don't think she lied..."

At this time, Kiana leaned closer and whispered in Shirley's ear. She knew how the Honkai creatures felt when their Honkai energy was suppressed.

"..."

(Could it be that what this Asakura Miyuki just said was true? Is she willing to go through fire and water just to repay that little favor? What a joke... Hmph, it is also possible that she realized the huge gap in strength and wanted to use this to save her life...)

Shirley's right hand holding the lance tightened slightly, then relaxed.

(Whatever... Anyway, since she has accepted the restraint of soul steel, she is no longer a threat to me. How to deal with her specifically, let's discuss it after we return...)

Thinking of this, Shirley's sharp eyes gradually softened. In Asakura Miyuki's eyes, there was no rage and hatred after her mind was controlled by Honkai, but instead a clear look. It was obvious that she was currently based on her own consciousness, rather than being controlled by Honkai consciousness...

"In that case, then you should come with us first."

"Ah... As you command! Lady Shilis..."

Ignoring the unconcealable joy on Asakura Miyuki's face, Shiris shook her head, turned around and cast her gaze towards Theresa who had fainted on the ground.

Coming to Theresa's side, looking at the silver-haired girl's tattered nun's uniform, Shirley picked up the torn coat that she had thrown on the ground and covered Theresa's naked body with it.

(Theresa, I think you mistook me for Kiana. I was planning to tell you everything right after the battle... In that case, let's wait a little longer. Anyway, we'll meet again soon...)

"Um... Sister Kiana..."

"Hmm? Kiana, what's going on? Oh, does this white-haired loli look familiar to you?"

After touching Theresa's head, Shirley raised her head with a smile. She was about to say something, but she saw Kiana's slightly strange expression.

"No, that...that lady with bunny ears, who is she? She's been staring at you for quite a while."

"Eh?!"

Hearing this, Shirley was startled. She followed Kiana's gaze and saw the cherry-haired girl sitting not far away, staring at her with a calm expression. There was a hint of tenderness in her eyes...

Although Yaezakura didn't say anything, Shiris felt awkward the moment she saw the other person.

(Oops, oops... I actually forgot the purpose of my escape this time...)

"Ahem... Miss Yaesakura?"

279 Yaezakura's Abnormality

Seeing the silver-haired girl walking towards her with an apologetic look on her face, Yaesakura's cherry-pink ears twitched. She nodded slightly to the girl, then stood up and met Shirley's eyes.

"I'm so sorry... to have kept you waiting, Miss Yaesakura."

"That's fine. I was fortunate enough to watch a wonderful battle. Miss Shilis, there is no need to apologize."

Yaezakura said calmly. From the conversation between the few people, she naturally heard the name of the silver-haired girl in front of her and wrote it down.

A face that was very similar to Kallen's, with almost the same long silver-white hair and azure eyes... Yae Sakura was full of curiosity about this girl who had seen through her identity the moment she opened her mouth. Although she looked calm, in fact, Yae Sakura's heart was not as calm as it seemed. At this moment, she was eager to know who the other person was...

"I am so ashamed. I hope Miss Yaesakura will not make fun of my inferior fighting skills... By the way, although you know my name, please let me introduce myself. My name is Shirley, and this is my sister Kiana."

Shiris said with a wry smile. She had seen the whole process of Yae Sakura fighting with two Pseudo-Herskers. Yae Sakura was indeed the strongest Pseudo-Hersker in the setting. It was no exaggeration to say that her strength was enough to crush the combination of Yuno and Asakura Miyuki head-on, and that was before she used her full strength...

(If Yaezakura gave the core stigmata to Theresa as the original historical trajectory had done, it would be a pity. Putting aside her significance in Lan Feng's memory and her own powerful strength, for me alone, I don't dislike such an infatuated girl...)

In her memory, she had known everything about this girl from a God's perspective, whether it was her tragic past when she became a shrine maiden or the warm moment when she met Kallen, Shiris knew it all. Therefore, she had a natural liking for the cherry-haired girl in front of her.

This is a very strange feeling. Although she knows that the cherry-haired girl in front of her has no connection with her, for some inexplicable reason, Shiris can't help but want to get close to her and keep her company...

(But...how can I get her back?)

On the other side, looking at the silver-haired girl who was lost in thought, Yaesakura hesitated for a long time. Finally, she could not bear the urgency in her heart anymore, and a hint of determination flashed in her eyes.

She took a step forward and bowed to Shirley.

"Ms. Hillis, please forgive me for being rude, but please tell me the truth. Why do you know my name? And why do you know... the name of the person I love so much?"

After hearing Yaesakura's question, Shirley remained silent, as if lost in thought. It was not until Yaesakura's expression began to become anxious that Shirley raised her head and looked calmly at the cherry-haired girl in front of her.

"In fact, not only that, I also know about Yaemura's use of living people to sacrifice to the 'god', the matter of the devil in the box after Kallen, and... your sister's matter..."

"...!"

Hearing this, Yaezakura's pupils shrank, and her soft blue eyes suddenly became fanatical! But only for a moment, she suppressed this strong emotional fluctuation, and then asked Shilis with a trembling voice...

"Who...are you? Why do you know all this? Even about Rin..."

"Why do I know these things? To be honest, even I can't explain it clearly... But, Miss Yaezakura, you should know that stigmata can pass on the memories of predecessors, right?"

"But, but... I clearly didn't tell Kallen about Rin. What's more, you clearly don't have Kallen's stigmata on your body...! I know very well whether the aura of that power exists or not..."

"Hehe... So, I can't explain why I know all this..."

Looking at the confused Yae Sakura in front of her, Shiris suddenly smiled bitterly. Although she wanted to be honest with her, it seemed that she had done something wrong. How should she explain now? Should she say that she knew these secrets because she had the memory of a game in another world?

Things, no matter how you say it, can't be easily said out loud...

Recalling the words Theresa unconsciously said when she met Yae Sakura in the original work, Shiris sighed.

(I'm sorry, although this may be inappropriate, the nature of human beings is greed, what's wrong with that? What's more, you don't have anywhere to go without becoming Theresa's stigma like you did originally...)

"Yae Sakura, are you willing to believe me?"

"......What?"

Looking at Yaezakura's blank expression, Shiris took a deep breath and slowly walked to the front of Judas's oath, her voice becoming softer...

"If I say that I want to protect you like that person, will you believe me?"

"..."

Hearing this, Yaezakura's eyes widened slightly. As the silver-haired, blue-eyed girl said this, her image overlapped with the person in Yaezakura's memory. The memory that only lasted for a few days but was extremely precious once again surfaced in her mind...

(Karen...?)

Suddenly, with a faint touch on her chest, Yae Sakura suddenly came back to her senses. She lowered her head slightly and looked at the silver-haired girl who had thrown herself on her chest and hugged her. Yae Sakura's eyes gradually regained their calmness.

"But, you are not Kallen..."

Looking at the girl's height, which was half a head shorter than hers, and her chest which was obviously smaller than Kallen's, Yae Sakura easily realized that the person in front of her was not her beloved. But even though she said that, she couldn't help but open her arms and gently hug the girl in front of her.

"Yes, I am indeed not Kallen. I am Silis Kaslana. But even though you knew I was not Kallen, why didn't you push me away?"

As Shirley said this, she immediately let go of her hand and returned to her original position. At this moment, Shirley was also a little surprised that she would suddenly do such a bold thing. However, thinking back to her actions to deceive Fu Hua, this unreasonable behavior did not seem so difficult to accept...

The character who was supposed to exist only in the game appeared alive in front of her. This strange feeling of joy made her involuntarily do such an overstepping behavior. Fortunately, Yae Sakura didn't mind.

"..."

Looking at the silent Yaezakura, Shiris smiled and spoke again:

"Even if I'm not Kallen, so what? I just want to help you from the bottom of my heart. If you don't understand, why did you save Kallen when you found her injured by the river?"

"Isn't it natural to rescue the victims? But you... we don't even know each other, why are you so kind to me?"

"Because I just want to do this, isn't that right? Just like you are willing to save Kallen, I also want to protect you from the bottom of my heart... Besides, who said we don't know each other? At least I know you... And, don't you find that I have a lot in common with that person?"

As she spoke, Shirley raised her hand and touched her silver-white hair, her blue eyes flickering as she looked at Yae Sakura. In response, Yae Sakura's expression became complicated again, and the two long ears on her head swayed back and forth restlessly. After carefully thinking about what Shirley said, she raised her head and looked at the silver-haired girl with a firm gaze.

"I'm sorry... In my heart, no one can replace Karin. So, I'm sorry, Miss Shilis..."

"You misunderstood. I never thought of replacing Kallen's position in your heart. I just... Never mind, let's skip this question for now. Miss Yaesakura, do you remember the unfinished promise we made just now?"

Seeing Yaezakura's tangled expression, Shilis waved her hand with a headache and ended the current topic. The next moment, she pointed at Theresa and continued.

"I saved the girl with Kallen's blood. You were originally planning to save her yourself, right? I helped you do what you wanted to do, so, can you listen to my request?"

"I would like to hear the details."

"Well... But this is not the place to talk. Miss Yaesakura, can I invite you to my home for a chat?"

Hearing this, Yaezakura thought for a moment and then nodded.

Anyway... I should have died five hundred years ago. Even if I were to revive now, the one I loved would have already passed away. Rather than wandering around aimlessly, I might as well follow this girl who looks like Kallen and see what she's up to.

"I'm glad you're willing to come with us, Miss Yaesakura. But before that, we have to resolve one thing first."

279 Yaezakura's Abnormality>>

As she spoke, Shilis took a breath and her expression suddenly became serious.

"Ms. Yaezakura, the Herrscher consciousness that was born with you should be by your side now, right?"

"Herrs consciousness? Oh,

You mean this... Yes, it is now in my stigmata space."

"Let it out."

"this......"

"Don't worry, I will take care of it."

Shirley said seriously, and then tightened her grip on the giant lance in her hand. She remembered very clearly that Yae Sakura lost control before because of the will of collapse that occupied her heart, which was the former devil in the box. Until now, that existence has always existed beside Yae Sakura, like a devil's curse that cannot be shaken off. For this time bomb, Shirley must take the initiative to remove it! With her ability to interfere with the stigmata space, theoretically, she can remove it without affecting Yae Sakura!

"Okay, wait a moment..."

Yaezakura nodded, and in front of Shiris, she sank her consciousness into the stigmata space. For some reason, she instinctively trusted this girl who looked like Kallen. The fact that she had the same last name as Kallen was enough to prove her identity...

In Shiris's eyes, a strange long sword suddenly appeared in front of Yaezakura. On the handle with complicated golden and red decorations was a black blade with a faint red glow. The next moment, when Yaezakura stretched out her hand to grasp the long sword, a blazing red flame suddenly appeared beside her!

When she saw the knife, although Shilis felt that it looked familiar, she did not pay attention to it, but focused all her attention on the flame...

At the moment when the flames dissipated, a small cherry-red figure appeared in the air. It was a cherry-haired girl wearing a white short kimono and with a figure as small as an elf. She stretched lightly and shook the furry tail behind her.

“Hey! Big sister, you projected me too. So this is the city in the real world… Uwaaaaaa!! What are you doing?!”

She looked around with joy on her face, but when she saw the sharp gun tip with an arc of electricity parked in front of her, she was immediately frightened and screamed like a pig being slaughtered. She quickly flew and hid behind Yae Sakura, curled up with tears in her eyes.