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(...Thank you. Also, you didn't contact us just to tell us this, did you?)

Sakura asked.

(Any new mission instructions?)

[Hmm~~~ If I have to say, taking Golden Princess out is the next step of the mission.]

[It’s safe to tell you now, but one of the missions of this voyage is to test Golden Princess’ combat capabilities. As for the test subject… preparations have been made.]

Hearing the voice in their heads, Fu Hua and Ying's expressions dimmed.

"So that's why..."

[Don’t think they are cruel, because this way you can accomplish two things at the same time, killing two birds with one stone and saving time]

"...I still can't like you, Meili."

After pondering for a while, Fu Hua said this.

"Whether it was more than 50,000 years ago or now, your actions are really hard to please people."

[Hmm~~~]

26. Highest risk subjects

Darkness is what Golden Princess sees most often.

Since she had her own consciousness, she had been blind for much longer than she had been able to see the world directly. Although she was a clone based on the long-dead Ying Jie, in order to make up for the difference in combat power and performance, Huang Jinji also had some differences from the prototype.

One of them was her eyes.

Huang Jinji herself was not very clear about the specific situation, but based on the description she heard, her eyes seemed to be [Magic Eyes]?

In order to prevent the power of the magic eye from getting out of control, she had to wear a special eye mask 24 hours a day, and even had to wear special equipment to restrain her hands and feet. It seemed to be called [Magic Costume]?

Huang Jinji had no complaints about the treatment she received.

Although she had all the memories of that Ying Jie, she also knew that she was created to be a weapon to fight against Honkai, and weapons do not need to speak or be treated as human beings, so she did not raise any objections to her treatment and just accepted everything quietly.

And now-

"Can I go out?"

The darkness that covered her eyes faded away, and Huang Jinji, who had regained her sight, listened to Fu Hua's words and revealed a puzzled look: "Excuse me, is this an order?"

"this......"

"Yes, it's an order."

Ying, with her back to Huang Jinji, whispered, "Before the next actual combat test begins, you need to familiarize yourself with the surrounding environment. Next, Fu Hua will take you around the cruise ship so that you can familiarize yourself with and memorize the relevant terrain."

"cherry....."

"I see."

Without waiting for Fu Hua to say anything, Huang Jinji nodded and said, "Then I'll leave everything to you, Hua. My memory tells me that you are a very trustworthy person."

"..."

Looking at Huang Jinji, who looked very similar to the superstar in her memory but younger, Fu Hua sighed softly: "Ah~~~ I understand, please leave it to me. Then Ying, I will take her out first?"

"Well, I'll act in secret."

"Aren't you coming along?"

"No need, that is not within my scope of responsibility."

After saying that, Ying turned and walked into the corner of the dim space, her figure completely submerged in the darkness. Fu Hua didn't know what to say about this. She was a junior among the Fire Chasing Heroes. Among all the Heroes, only Padofelice was below her in rank.

She rarely expressed her opinions and views on Ying and other heroes.

(...Whatever, Sakuramoto is just that kind of person, so I'll just focus on my own business.)

Taking the hand of Huang Jin Ji, who had been untied, Fu Hua led her to the entrance of the dim space. This space itself was an independent space, created by Wei Erwei, the most talented inventor of the Thirteen Heroes and even the entire Fire Moth, and was almost completely isolated from the outside world.

No one can enter or leave here without the permission of Weiwei and another person.

As for the only entrance and exit of this space, it utilizes a technology called [Spirit Transfer] and is called a [Star Gate]. If the door is opened from the inside, it can lead to any place in the world where there is a concept of [door].

“Click~~~~”

As Fu Hua opened the door with the key, a little light suddenly appeared from the crack of the door, and after walking out of that strange space with Huang Jinji...

“Crash~~~~!”

The sound of the waves entered their ears.

What comes into view is the slightly undulating sea level at night and the deep, dark night sky.

(Is it already night outside?)

Fu Hua closed the door, lowered her head and asked Huang Jinji, "We are out, Huang Jinji... Eden, where do you want to go shopping?"

"I'll follow your instructions, Hua."

Huang Jinji said quietly.

"Also, I am not Eden. Although I did inherit Eden's name, memories, and powers, I am not Eden himself. If possible, please call me Golden Princess, or call me by my manufacturing number."

"......I understand, Huang Jinji."

There is a certain degree of self-awareness, but not much. After all, it underwent memory and mental transformation when it was created.

Fu Hua sighed inwardly once again, then took out her phone and pulled up a map: "This is a floor plan of the ship. Let me think about it...why don't we go around the ship first? This way we can get a general idea of ​​the cruise ship, and then we can go to the places you are interested in. How about it?"

"can."

"Then we-"

Holding Huang Jinji's hand, Fu Hua was about to lead her away along the aisle, but her movements suddenly paused. At the same time, Huang Jinji also looked to one side of the aisle.

The place where Fu Hua and Huang Jin Ji came out was the periphery of the cruise ship, which was a corridor from which one could have a panoramic view of the sea scenery. Although the place where Ying came in was probably a guest room on the cruise ship, Fu Hua specially chose this place in order to save some time on moving.

Just now...

"Registered individual detected, confirmed to be the highest-risk target, please issue permission to engage."

Huang Jinji stood in front of Fu Hua, and her eyes, which were not covered by the blindfold, released some demonic light. At the same time, around her, the light that looked like starlight and ocean waves flowed like water, surrounding her and Fu Hua.

A slight feeling of dampness suddenly filled the space.

And at the end of the aisle—

"Because I sensed some strange spatial fluctuations and even magical fluctuations, I came over to check out the situation... It seems that I came at the right time?"

Xia Chuanhu was holding an ice cream in his hand and looking at Fu Hua and Huang Jin with a half-smile on his face.

"I didn't expect that I would be able to solve two questions I wanted to know the answers to at once. It seems that I am lucky. It's a pity for Padua Felice. She won't get the remaining extra money."

After finishing the ice cream in his hand and licking the remaining crunchy cone fragments on his fingers, Xia Chuanhu took a step forward and chuckled, "Although it's a bit sudden, I have a few questions to ask you. I wonder if it's convenient for you two ladies now?"

"..."

Looking at Xia Chuanhu's expression without any smile, Fu Hua couldn't help but feel helpless and annoyed.

(I didn’t expect to meet him right after I came out…)

(The target who is ranked as the most dangerous along with the Herrscher of the End...Natsukawa Tiger.)

27. You Can’t Win

The World Serpent, or the Fire-Chasing Moth, has known about the existence of the Natsukawa Tiger since the pre-civilization more than 50,000 years ago.

The main reason is that there is a person named Xiachuanhu who promotes the game in the Moth Chaser. She promotes the game every day with various pamphlets and even restricted black and white or full color books. Although not many people believed her at the beginning and thought she was just fooling around, as the offensive of Honkai became stronger and stronger, and with the appearance of the Tenth Herrscher, when human society was about to lose the most basic mutual trust, many people began to believe her propaganda.

[The savior who saved the world countless times], [The brave man who defeated all evil], [The first hero of mankind]...

With the help of a lot of publicity and even illusion, the fire moths at the end of the previous civilization had to start facing up to this fictional savior.

After a three-day long secret talk, Fire Moth officially accepted the existence of the [Holy Sword of the Stars] and drafted a series of related plans.

Unfortunately, until the arrival of the Herrscher of the End, the Holy Sword User who was said to appear and save the world when despair descended still did not show up.

But even so, the faith was not interrupted.

As an organization that inherited the mantle of the Fire Moth, the World Serpent has also been preserving many relevant documents about the Holy Sword of the Star. Now in the World Serpent's database, the information about Xia Chuanhu is top secret, and only the Thirteen Heroes and authorized cadres can view it.

Even before the plan concerning Xiachuanhu was completed, the World Snake regarded Xiachuanhu as an [enemy].

[He is not our companion, nor is he our comrade-in-arms or anything else. In the final analysis, he does not belong to any organization or force. He is a true individual. Although I will try my best to make him stand on the same front with us, basically I will still treat him as a world boss or a natural disaster.]

These were the words of the magician who preached about the Holy Swordsman every day.

Therefore, the World Snake regards Xiachuanhu as a future companion but also as an enemy. His danger level is the same as that of the Herrscher of the End who will eventually arrive in the future, both of which are the highest level.

After Fu Hua regained her memory because of the World Snake, she also read the World Snake's archival materials many times. In addition, it was already said in this mission that she would definitely meet Xia Chuanhu. Now she was not so surprised to meet here. She was mentally prepared.

But...if possible, she still doesn't want to meet Xia Chuan Hu at this time.

"Nice to meet you. If I'm guessing correctly, you two should be the A-rank Valkyrie of Destiny and the twelfth of the Thirteen Heroes of the Fire-Chasing Moth, Ms. Fu Hua from [Fu Sheng], who went missing several years ago, and the Golden Princess that Ms. Ying mentioned, right?"

"My name is Xiachuan Hu. Perhaps you have heard of me from a flower magician with whom you have a close relationship, but this is the first time we have actually met. I hope my sudden appearance has not disturbed you from enjoying the night view."

Seeing that Fu Hua didn't say anything and Huang Jinji was also on high alert, Xia Chuanhu took the initiative to introduce himself in a friendly manner and performed the royal etiquette very politely.

"Also, if possible, please don't show such hostility towards me, Ms. Huang Jinji. After all, I'm not here to fight."

While saying this, Xiachuanhu was also looking at Huang Jinji in front of him.

(Looks like... indeed, Eden, but much younger, probably around 15 or 16 years old?)

(The eyes are interesting, a different kind of mystical eye? Also, the power in her body... besides Honkai energy, is there a reaction of magic power?)

"Please allow me to refuse."

Huang Jinji did not lower her guard just because of Xia Chuanhu's words: "According to Article 17 of the relevant rules, when facing the most dangerous targets, you should never disarm. Hua, I will cover the rear here, please go find Ying."

"Eden?!"

"Please don't worry about me. I'm just a weapon. Even if I'm completely destroyed here, the next me will be born, so first--"

Snapped.

Huang Jinji's words were suddenly interrupted before she could finish, and her consciousness and control over her own body were also interrupted.

Beside her, Xia Chuanhu seemed to have completely ignored the security set up by Huang Jinji. He appeared there at some point and knocked Huang Jinji unconscious with just a light knife move.

"It seems that you World Snakes have a big misunderstanding of me. It sounds like I'm a battle maniac who kills wherever I go."

Holding Huang Jinji's body, Xia Chuanhu smiled gently: "Also, Fu Hua, don't even think about attacking me. I don't mean to offend you, but if you want to fight me, you have no chance of winning without using artificial collapse - although it won't work even if you use it."

"You should learn from Sakura who hides in the dark. I am right here, but she has not shown up at all. This is not what a guard should do."

"..."

These words made Fu Hua, who was already ready to fight, stop in his tracks.

Indeed, she and Sakura are both Huang Jin Ji's bodyguards, but Natsukawa Tora has already come to this distance, and Sakura has not shown up. The only possible reason is that Sakura does not think that Natsukawa Tora will threaten Huang Jin Ji...or that Natsukawa Tora will not attack Huang Jin Ji?

"...Are you here to see me? Or are you here to see Eden?"

"Hmm? I guess both."

Xia Chuanhu picked up Princess Huang Jinji and said, "I just felt some spatial fluctuations and came here to check out the situation on a whim. I didn't expect to meet you two. But now that we've met, I have something to ask you."

"Especially you, Miss Fu Hua - come to think of it, there is still a little bit of fate between you and me."

"By the way, since we've met here, why not notify Rita and ask her to come see you. You know, Tianming has been looking for you since you disappeared a few years ago."

Destiny.

When Xia Chuanhu mentioned this name, Fu Hua's expression changed for a moment, and then she sighed slightly: "So, you want to bring Huang Jinji and me to you for questioning?"

"Well, if you mind, we can ask here now, but this child has a lot of problems, so it's better to find a place to sit down and talk about it. Miss Sakura, do you want to come too?"

Xiachuanhu said the last sentence to the shadow at the corner.

And showing her ears from the corner, Ying shook her head: "No need, I have received instructions, and you don't need to interfere with your next behavior."