"Looks like we overprepared."
Seeing the results, Chang Yuan was slightly surprised.
But because of this, Chang Yuan didn't have to struggle as much.
Otherwise, he would have been worried that the lack of space might cause an uprising.
"Perhaps they thought that if they took a spot, someone who needed it more might not get one."
"Maybe. Humans are such contradictory creatures."
After collecting the statistics, the next thing to consider was how to face the Herrscher of the End.
"Vill-V, do we have a plan? Or have you figured out Elysia's uniqueness?"
"No. Her existence is like a miracle. It's impossible to replicate."
"...I see. When the time comes, you must help me. Even if she hates me, I want her to live."
"..."
The "Expert" Vill-V didn't respond to Chang Yuan because she didn't know what choice to make when the time came.
Sacrifice was Elysia's own choice.
As a friend, she had no right to stop her.
But as a friend, she also didn't want to see it happen.
However, Chang Yuan didn't dwell on it and left alone.
The heavy atmosphere made Chang Yuan reluctant to think too much.
The impending farewell, the approaching time to make a choice—all of it left Chang Yuan's mind in chaos.
Watching Chang Yuan leave alone, the "Expert" Vill-V didn't know what to do.
Several months passed...
"The surgery was successful. Rin's Herrscher Core has been removed. This is the easiest we've ever dealt with a Herrscher."
Looking at the Herrscher Core in her hand, Mobius spoke calmly.
Thanks to various medicinal aids, Rin quickly got up from the operating table.
"Hmm, so I'm back to being my old self again."
Looking at herself and seeing no scars left behind, Rin breathed a sigh of relief.
After all, as a girl, she didn't want any scars.
"It's confirmed. The Herrscher of the End will be born in seven days, just as initially predicted."
Looking at the data from the satellite, the "Expert" Vill-V calmly announced this news.
Instantly, the joy in the room vanished.
The Herrscher of the End was different from the previous twelve Herrschers—it was a true catastrophe.
"What can we do? Let's try. I've built more than one Moonlight Throne over the years. Let's see if 100 Moonlight Thrones can take it down."
"Who knows? We'll find out in seven days."
The closer the Herrscher of the End came, the calmer everyone became.
In such a situation, any panic could lead to mistakes, and that would be the worst outcome.
Seven days later, 100 Moonlight Throne's, controlled by AI, arrived on the moon.
These were the strongest weapons aside from the Divine Keys.
"It's here!"
In an instant, ordinary satellite signals were destroyed.
Only the 4th Divine Key remained intact, floating in space and monitoring everything.
There, everyone witnessed the most unforgettable scene of their lives.
A giant appeared, with a golden halo behind it. Its eyes were a disdainful gold, like a true god from myth, looking down on all living beings.
"Fire at maximum overload!"
Seeing the Herrscher of the End appear, the "Expert" Vill-V didn't hesitate and ordered all 100 Moonlight Throne to fire at maximum overload.
One hundred beams of light struck the Herrscher of the End.
Everyone watched the satellite feed with bated breath.
The result brought joy to everyone.
99% of the Herrscher of the End's Honkai energy had been converted and absorbed by the moon.
"It worked! Now we just need to deliver the final blow. Prometheus, it's up to you."
"Leave it to us, Doctor. This battle will be humanity's victory."
At this moment, Prometheus and the others no longer had Herrscher Cores within them, as the corresponding cores had become Divine Keys in their hands.
"1st Divine Key, Zeroeth Power Output: Divine Mimicry!"
"2nd Divine Key, Zeroeth Power Output..."
Except for the 4th Divine Key, which was needed for monitoring, all the Divine Keys unleashed their Zeroeth Power Output.
Countless attacks, each no less powerful than Moonlight Thrones, struck the Herrscher of the End.
In an instant, the dazzling light illuminated the entire moon, visible even from Earth.
"It's zero! The Herrscher of the End's Honkai energy has been reduced to zero! Humanity has won!"
At this moment, the "Expert" Vill-V looked at the data and cheered.
She had thought it would be much harder, but it turned out to be nothing.
"Wait, something's wrong with the Herrscher of the End!"
Dr. MEI stared at a piece of data, her eyes wide.
Hearing this, the "Expert" Vill-V immediately looked.
The Herrscher of the End's Honkai energy was rapidly increasing, even surpassing its initial levels when it first appeared.
"How is this possible! All Moonlight Thrones are destroyed, and we only eliminated 99% of its Honkai energy. How could it recover so quickly!"
"Doctor, the plan has failed. The Herrscher of the End is far more complicated than we thought. Its Honkai energy is inexhaustible."
"Then retreat immediately. Although the Herrscher of the End has fully recovered its Honkai energy, it's not taking any action for some reason. Get out of there now."
Hearing Prometheus's report, the "Expert" Vill-V immediately ordered everyone to retreat.
Seeing this, one of the artificial Herrschers removed the core of the 2nd Divine Key and inserted it into herself.
Then, using its Authority, she teleported everyone back.
"Our best plan has failed. Damn it, it was supposed to be foolproof."
"No, there's still one plan left. Vill-V, is the Blank Divine Key complete?"
"It's complete, but what are you planning?"
Thinking of that final creation, the "Expert" Vill-V's pupils contracted.
She had almost forgotten about it. If that thing was used, it might just work.
"In that case, if we embed all twelve Herrscher Cores into the Blank Divine Key, we might be able to unleash the power of the Finality in that instant.
And the current Herrscher of the End might just be in its final throes. Although the chances are slim, we have to try, right?"
Chang Yuan smiled.
"That Blank Divine Key can only be used by you. Are you really going to do this?"
Before this, the "Expert" Vill-V had tried.
But because the Herrscher Cores included the 8th Herrscher's Consciousness Core, which interfered with human consciousness—even MANTIS—only Chang Yuan, with his unique consciousness, could use it.