The Paladin on the Infinite Tour.

"And similarly, if you want to catch up, I will try my best to help you and let you keep up with me - I will not leave any of you behind!"

Click!

The sound of breaking came again from the boundless darkness.

Taking the crack with light shining in as the starting point, the cracks began to spread towards the surroundings.

"I...can it really be done?" Anna still wasn't sure.

Becoming a Herrscher was something she had never thought about.The education she received was [Honkai is our enemy], [Herrscher is our enemy], and gaining stronger power by becoming a Herrscher... seems to her to be too far-fetched. Night stories.

Moreover, if she becomes a Herrscher, can she really continue to live in Destiny?

"of course can!"

Alexia affirmed.

"Isn't Kiana living a good life? You can definitely do the same. Taking a step back, even if someone really rejects you because of your identity as a herrist, it doesn't matter - I will always be by your side!"

"So...come back with me! Anna! You're mine!"

Click!

A louder cracking sound came.

[Anna]’s expression immediately became distorted!

【shut up!Stop saying that!Don't believe this man's lies!There is no way you can master this power!He will definitely abandon you far away! 】

Click!

【Go back to sleep!Go back to the new world of your own making!The power of the Herrscher belongs to me! 】

Click!

I can't stop it at all.

No matter what [Anna] said, the cracks spreading to the entire darkness had no tendency to stop, and Anna's eyes were gradually filled with light again.

【Anna Shaniat——! ! ! 】

Click—————————!

The cracks spread to every corner of the darkness.

The boundless darkness completely collapsed at this moment, and the dazzling sunlight completely shined into Anna's world!

And it was at this moment——

......

"Ah, are you finally awake? Anna."

Rizal Park.

Over the monument.

Looking at Anna who had faded the black veil in her arms and opened her eyes, Alexia, who was hugging her, smiled softly: "Good morning, did you have a nice dream? My Royal Highness the Saint."

"......why?"

Anna asked softly.

"This is the third time... Why do you have to help me again and again? Exia."

For the first time, in order to cope with the demands of the Shaniyat family, Alexia and Anna had a casual dinner date.

The second time, in order to rescue Anna from house arrest for her words and deeds, Ixia took the initiative to go to Shaniyat's house and took her out of the birdcage.

And now for the third time... facing herself who had become the Herrscher, facing herself who had fallen into despair and wanted to give up, Exia brought her back to this world again.

why?

"If I have to say it, I just want to be responsible to the end." Exia said, "In the beginning, it was just because your situation was caused by me, and I thought it was necessary to be responsible for you, so I removed you. Brought it out. The same thing applies now. Even if it is a sudden identity change for us, you are already my lover, and I am also your lover."

"I will not leave my woman alone, and even if she becomes a mortal enemy that I must face, I will save her."

"...But I am the Herrscher."

"What's wrong with the Herrscher?" Alexia smiled, "Before you became the Herrscher, you were my lover and my woman. For me, saving you is the most important thing - more important than saving you." The countless people who have nothing to do with me are even more important."

That's not to say Alexia doesn't care about those people.

Of course he cares, but weighing the two, he can only say sorry to those who cannot be saved, and promise that he will definitely defeat the end.

He is no longer the same person who wanted to save everyone and unconsciously dreamed of becoming a saint or a god.

"..."

Anna fell silent.

She felt something in this moment - a visceral feeling of happiness, and... the urge to cry out loud.

"Okay, let's go back." Alexia adjusted the position of holding Anna, "Bianca and the others should still be busy searching for survivors. Let's go and join them now. Then, just in case What if I have to deal with your situation again, and there will be reports later... It’s going to be troublesome just thinking about it.”

"...I'm sorry, it's all because of me."

"It doesn't matter. If I can save you, that would be better than anything else."

(Here we go again...)

Anna stared at Alexia's side face.

It has been like this since a year ago, and it has always been like this, always helping me unconditionally and bringing me out of difficulties.

"Exia."

Anna called out softly to the person holding her.

"I like you."

It should start counting from this moment.

Not because of the airborne relationship between the two, nor because of the family's instructions and requirements, but because of this series of experiences, Anna sprouted such a relationship of her own will.

"I like you, Alexia."

Ana emphasized again, and gently placed a cold kiss on Alexia's cheek.

(Sorry, Bianca.)

(From now on...I will officially become your competitor.)

102. The Exia family gradually turned into a devil’s cave

No one thought that the fourth collapse would end so quickly.

If you don't count the aftermath, the third Honkai Impact ended in about an hour, while the Fourth Honkai Impact ended in even less time than that.

For the large number of Valkyrie troops who rushed to Manila, it was almost as if they had just gotten off the plane when they received the instruction [The Fourth Herrscher has been defeated, and then everyone begins to focus on rescue] - the front and rear companies Not even an hour.

This incredible development once made the Valkyries feel unbelievable, but soon they all accepted it.

Because the Destiny Headquarters issued a notice——[Following the Third Herrscher, Destiny’s hero, Kaslana’s knight, Ixia Kaslana defeated the Herrscher again! 】

This is a declaration directly from Bishop Otto, and its credibility is [-]%.

No one can doubt this.

and so--

.......

"Do you want to put me on a pedestal?"

After an hour and a half.

Destiny Headquarters, outside the isolation laboratory of the Holy 1504 Research Institute.

Standing with Bishop Otto and looking at the scene on the other side of the special glass, Exia asked in a low voice.

"This is not flattering you."

Otto laughed.

"I just publicized your achievements to the whole world, Ixia. Whether you want it or not, considering the overall situation, I must also make this matter public. This will greatly enhance the Valkyrie." The overall morale is more conducive to our fight against Honkai, isn't it?"

"..."

What Otto said does make sense.

After a moment of wordless silence, Alexia sighed softly: "You really find things for me to do. I can already foresee how much trouble it will be in the future."

"But you've long been used to it, haven't you? Your Highness the Prince being courted by an entire college of girls in another world?" Otto joked, "Besides, you are also the same when it comes to finding things for others to do - —Although I had predicted it, I am actually not entirely sure. I didn’t expect that even if Anna Shaniat became a Herrscher, you would still bring her back.”

The eyes moved from Aikesia to the other side of the glass. In the eyes of Otto and Axia, what could be seen was a huge experimental device and Anna lying in the device.

Anna is now undergoing a comprehensive physical examination.

Previously, when she was in that dark space, everything Exia did was actually mental interference made by the abilities of Sandjo Aige and Capricorn Eye Crystal.The final result was just like now. Anna's human consciousness was reawakened by Exia, while the Ice Herrscher's consciousness was forcibly controlled by Sandjo Aige and Capricorn Eye Crystal at the same time, and sealed in Deep in Anna's consciousness.

According to Sajo Aige, it was a seal that could never be broken with Herrscher consciousness alone. Just like the one she imposed on Kiana, the only person with the authority to unblock it was Anna herself.

Alexia completely believed in Shajo Aige, and also believed that Anna would eventually make it to that point.

But his belief does not play an absolute role.

As long as she still lives in Tianming's headquarters, Anna's side as a Herrscher cannot be hidden forever no matter what. If she wants Tianming to admit that Anna is a companion, she must give all kinds of evidence - what is being done now A physical examination is the first step.

"By the way, regarding Anna's future disposition——"

"Anna is being received by the Sword of Victory Team."

Without giving Otto a chance to finish his words, Alexia took the lead in stating her decision: "I do not accept the temporary detention of Anna for observation, nor do I accept allowing Anna to cooperate in some experiments and tests. This physical examination After this is over, Sword of Victory will be solely responsible for all matters related to Anna."

"Similarly, Anna's unit within Destiny is no longer the Snow Lotus Team. Instead, she has joined the Sword of Victory and became my deputy captain - just as Raven has been saying that she doesn't want to be."

"...Do you think this is appropriate?"

Otto asked.

"I admit, Alexia, I understand your mood and your concerns, but Anna's situation is extremely special after all, you..."

"bishop."

Alexia looked at her teacher and raised the corners of her mouth a little: "Before you become a bad guy next time, you should control your facial expression. There is no hint of [objection] in your face."

Just like Alexia said.

Even though what he said seemed to be a protest against Exia's decision, Otto looked extremely satisfied.

He didn't even think about objecting to Aixia's decision.

"...Haha~~~ It seems that I have also regressed."

Otto smiled: "Well, since you have seen through it, I will not deal with things informally. I will not interfere with Anna's affairs anymore - [In view of Anna Shaniat's outstanding performance in the Snow Lotus Team and her outstanding performance in the Snow Lotus Team, I will not interfere with it." Her achievements in the Fourth Honkai Impact led her to be specially promoted to a special S-class Valkyrie, and she was promoted to the position of vice-captain of the Sword of Victory Team - I guess that's enough, right?"

"Well, please, Bishop."

"Any request you have now, as long as I can fulfill it, it will not be considered a trouble." Otto retracted his gaze and turned around, "But let me say one more unpleasant word, Exia. Pre-civilized Fusion warriors, mercenaries trained by the World Serpent, Herrschers, Herrscher-like... Gathering all these objects under your own hands, are you really confident that you can manage them all? You must do it Be careful not to let them lose control."

"I know, Bishop. You don't have to worry - I have a lot more experience than you do when it comes to dealing with multiple women."

"..."

The corner of Otto's mouth twitched slightly, and he almost couldn't keep the stern father-like look on his face... Even if what Exia said was true, Otto was still a little depressed - himself The student and his son have really become more and more out of tune recently, and I don’t know who he learned it from.

And shortly after Otto left.

"Crack..."

Not far away, the automatic door leading to the interior of the laboratory on the other side opened.

Alexia walked through the door and came to Changguang XVII, who was leaning next to the experimental table: "Miss Elizabeth, is the physical examination over?"

"Well. Well, you can read the report yourself." Changguang XVII handed a few pieces of paper to Ixia, "In terms of physical structure, he is still barely a human being, but he can resist Honkai Impact and be resistant to Honkai Impact. The adaptability of the energy is beyond calculation, and the stigmata of the Shaniyat family has completely deteriorated... I don't even know if it is the impact of the deterioration of the stigmata, but the appearance of the entire person has changed. ——What do you need to do to make your hair so soft and your skin smooth and elastic? Can you think about the feelings of a woman like me who stays in a research institute every day?"

"Uh......"

Looking at the Changguang Seventeenth who suddenly complained, Exia laughed twice: "In short, there is nothing unusual, right?"

"Yes. Very healthy."

"That's good, thank you for your hard work, Miss Elizabeth."

Looking up at the test stand, Alexia waved to Anna who had opened her eyes inside.And Anna also sat up immediately: "Is it over? Alexia."