This is my revenge!

Fu Hua asked.

She had no idea what had happened around Berlin that night a few months earlier.

For one thing, she hadn't joined the New World Serpents at that time.

on the other hand……

In this era of rekindling, although many things have changed... at the same time, there are still many things that have not changed.

For example: Mei... She is still the think tank who will not tell everyone all her plans.

Fu Hua knew her well enough, so she had not asked too many questions about things that were irrelevant to her "current self".

That is why this question arises now.

However, because of this sentence...

"Are you also someone Bronya-sister knows?"

Xier didn't respond to Fu Hua's intention at all. Instead, after asking this question, her expression became extremely ugly, "Tsk~"

"Another one!"

She slowly lowered her head, her bangs covering the upper half of her face, making it impossible to see her expression clearly.

but……

"Old antique, be careful."

Xiaozhi warned, "There's something wrong with this guy."

At this moment, several phantom feathers floated around Fu Hua.

It is obvious that Xiao Shi is operating the remaining "Yu Du Chen" on behalf of others to prevent any problems from happening.

Fu Hua herself also became alert.

It's not just her...

Kevin and Alicia also concentrated and held their breath, as if they were ready to rush into battle at any moment.

It is in this extremely sensitive situation...

"Whoo~"

Xier breathed a sigh of relief.

When she raised her head again, she first looked at Fu Hua with great repulsion, and then... she looked at Kevin with fear.

This man, if it weren't for him...

"Let's make a deal, outsider."

Xi'er said coldly, "If you leave now and never come back to disturb my life, I will not continue to expand my 'small garden'."

"If you don't agree, then we'll fight to the death."

"you……"

"There is something I might as well tell you right now."

Seeing that Fu Hua wanted to say something, Xier interrupted her directly and forcefully.

Immediately, she pointed to the side... those who were being manipulated by her like puppets. "Inside my 'little garden', including these people... everyone, they are still alive."

"Or, in other words, they have been given a 'new life' and a 'second chance'."

"Now, while their consciousness remains unchanged, their bodies have been gradually transformed and evolved by me. Not only can they live for extended periods of time in a high-Honkai Impact energies environment, their lifespans have also been significantly extended, and they are free from the pain of aging."

“Even many diseases have been immunized.”

"Accidental injuries will heal faster."

"I gave them all this in exchange for them playing their roles well when I need them."

"If they do well, they will also reap all the 'dreams' they desire."

Xier raised her hands. "A healthy body, a long life, and a comfortable spiritual enjoyment... this is my "world."

Her eyes swept over Kevin, Alicia, and Fu Hua...

"I'm telling you this not because I want to show off, but because I'm stating a very simple fact."

Xier raised her right hand and held up four slender fingers. "Nearly 40 million people."

"The entire White Eagle Republic... including parts of the northeastern part of the German Federation. The more than 39 million people still alive are all hostages in my hands."

“!!!”×2

Fu Hua and Alicia both showed expressions of shock.

Kevin's face was as gloomy as water.

Xier continued, "It is precisely under this premise that if you attempt to destroy my 'small garden', you will be responsible for the deaths of more than 30 million people in the future."

"let me see……"

She looked at Kevin... the only man she feared, and the corners of her mouth curled up quite noticeably. "You may be able to kill me, but before that, I will at least destroy an entire continent."

"Even if I die, all those whose 'hope (dreams)' you have taken away will go mad."

"They had no choice."

"Because their long and healthy bodies will definitely become a hot commodity in the eyes of other short-lived species, a treasure that can be stolen."

"Faced with external plunder and exploitation, they can only resist."

"Perhaps, there will be some spineless people who choose to accept the death penalty."

"But I will give everything a push at the last minute."

"Don't worry, I still have many tricks up my sleeve."

“There’s more to it than just what’s mentioned above.”

"Or it could trigger a global epidemic with high infectiousness and mortality rates."

"Or pollute the precious resources that humans depend on for survival."

"To provoke conflict, one must either create significant benefits or cut the existing 'pie' in half... or even reduce it to nothing."

“It’s all possible!”

"And by then..."

Xier looked at the three people in front of her and described the most terrifying future. "You make the wrong choice and may indirectly start a world war between 'New Humans vs. Old Humans', 'Immortals vs. Short-lived', between two different species, or even within species."

"When it comes to that point, the collapse hasn't been resolved yet, and the war has started again... How many people do you think will die in this process?"

"And after this... in this age of devastation, this age of scarce resources, this age where trust is lost and unity is impossible, is there still a chance of defeating the Honkai?"

"Or will it lead to a more cruel ending?"

That’s all…

"..."

Kevin and Fu Hua looked at each other and saw extremely solemn expressions on each other's faces.

Indeed, everything Xier said now was quite tricky.

But neither he nor she is the type to hesitate.

Act decisively and cut the Gordian knot... As long as you are sure that doing so will bring greater benefits... Fu Hua aside, Kevin will not hesitate.

They will not immediately judge what they encountered here today.

They will go back to discuss and eventually come to a conclusion.

Perhaps, in the future, because of this time difference, Xier will have more backup plans, allowing her to gain enough time to complete the unknown layout.

But, as Xier said: They can't afford to take the risk now.

However, at the moment, the more critical issue than this dilemma is...

"What kind of Herrscher is this?"

An extremely absurd feeling arose in the hearts of both of them.

They... had never seen this kind of Herrscher before.

Whether it was the more than 50,000 years ago in the memories, or the old days that have completely disappeared (the current civilization era)... such a Herrscher had never been born.

She'd negotiate terms! She'd use hostages! She'd even exploit the dark side of human nature to achieve her own ends.

And then there's that crazy negotiation style of "If you don't do what I say, we'll both be dead and no one will have a good life"...

This, this is just like...

"Otto?" ×2

The image of a blond man flashed through Kevin and Fu Hua's minds at the same time.

The latter had a strange smile on his face and spread his hands out habitually, which made people feel sick.

At this moment, when Kevin and Fu Hua looked at the short-haired girl in front of them again...

The smirk on her face was simply...

Just like that man.

******

at the same time……

Also in a remote town in Europe.

"How is it, Miss Xi'er?"

"Use 'the future of an era' and 'the fuse of a world war' as the strongest foundation for the 'little garden' you have created."

"With such a high stake, even the strongest fusion warrior wouldn't dare to act rashly."

"Is the proposal I proposed feasible?"

In a small church that was far from luxurious but very clean, a blonde figure wearing a white clown mask was respectfully bowing to the girl who was sitting casually at the priest's small desk in front of him.

The latter, wearing a gorgeous blue-purple dress, crossed her legs, supported her chin with one hand, and had a cold expression on her face.

"Well done."

The short-haired girl...Xier spoke indifferently.

It should have been a word of praise, but there was no expression of approval on her face.

However, even so...

"It is my honor... Otto Apokalis to share your worries."

The blond figure bowed again, not caring at all about his dignity.

You can see that he is like this...

"Don't perform such disgusting behavior in front of me."

"It makes me want to kill you."

Xier said this and lightly tapped her fingertips. Several phantom butterflies flapped their wings and slowly flew in front of the blond figure.

She didn't mean to attack the other party.

But...

"Take the reward."

Xi'er said in a daze, "Seven chances to create the 'Immortal Species (New Humans)'... Your suggestion is indeed worth the price."

"Once you take something, don't come back."

"Including you, my 'little garden' does not welcome any outsiders."

Hearing this, Otto carefully put away the phantom butterflies, then bowed again and said with a smile, "Understood."

"As you wish."

ps: I saw that some book friends asked about the issue of companion Honkai beasts...

Well, not all Herrschers have companion Honkai beasts.