"Excuse me, how do I use this thing?"
In the testing field, Mei looked at the belt on her body with some confusion.
"I attach it to my waist... and then what? Do I have to shout something? Like Kamen Rider or something..."
"If possible, I would prefer you to shout 'Armor'... Never mind, just pretend I didn't say anything."
Tian Shi said with a hint of reluctance.
"However, there are two specific ways to use it. One is to directly press the button on the belt, and the other is to use the control ability you have practiced for the past two months to activate it directly."
"Is that so?"
Mei felt a huge Honkai source from the transformation device on her waist.
"Do I need to prepare anything?"
"It's not necessary; we already have everything arranged."
Tian Shi looked at Welt, who was holding the Star of Eden, and Reanna, who was silently waiting by his side.
"Now you just need to concentrate, prepare yourself mentally, and you can start whenever you want."
"Okay."
Mei, who was in the center of the venue, breathed a sigh of relief.
She had been informed of the experiment's content after the belt was completed, so she was mentally prepared.
"Just bring out the same mentality you normally have when you practice..."
The first time she used it, Mei did not try to directly contact the Honkai source in the belt with her consciousness, but chose the button that seemed safer, although there was no difference between the two in Tian Shi's design.
Boom--!
"It's thundering."
The sound of thunder resonated through the building, as if roaring in everyone's ears.
"The outside weather has changed drastically, and thunderstorms are suspected."
Bronya reported through the Heavy-Duty Bunny at this moment.
"And... Mei's condition..."
Bronya looked at Mei with some concern, as she saw an expression of pain on her face.
At the same time, purple lightning gradually flashed across the field.
"During the first contact, there will be a certain period of adaptation... or perhaps a rejection reaction."
Tian Shi, the pillar of the group, seemed quite calm.
"In case of accident, the Honkai Energy Inhibitors are ready."
Anyone present could panic, except Tian Shi.
"Sure."
"Nancy, compare this to the Honkai energy output of the previously mentioned Thunder Herrscher."
"It is currently one-third, but this value is increasing rapidly. If it is not stopped, I fear it will completely surpass the previous Pseudo-Thunder Herrscher in about fifteen seconds."
"That way, it is still in the safe zone."
"In my design, half of the Pseudo-Thunder Herrscher's Honkai Energy is the first safety threshold, and that of the Pseudo-Thunder Herrscher is the second. There is also a third and fourth level, for a total of four safety levels. This can be considered the 'rated power' of that thing... Seele, what do you think?"
"I feel that Sister Mei has no problem; no, it is better to say that Brother-sama's design is very good."
Of course, the one calling Tian Shi "Brother" is Dark Seele.
As Dark Seele's situation was a bit special, Tian Shi brought Dark Seele with him.
"With this segmented output, Sister Mei should be able to quickly adapt to the Gem of Conquest."
If you cannot output excessive amounts of Honkai energy all at once, the threat of the Gem of Conquest will be greatly reduced.
"The first safety threshold has been reached!"
As Edison reported, the purple lightning in the field stopped, and the pain on Mei's face gradually faded.
(Easy.)
A purple lightning condensed into a dazzling katana, and horns like the "phantom" from strange stories emerged from Mei's forehead.
(This level is too weak, there can be more... Brother Tian Shi hopes...)
"The first threshold has been surpassed... The rate of increase in Honkai energy exceeds our expectations, should we control it?"
"How are the vital signs?"
"All vital signs are normal; no, or rather, they are rapidly increasing, evolving toward a Herrscher."
"Seriously... Bronya, tell us how the weather is."
"The storm is dissipating."
"Then wait a little longer. Mei can already control the Herrscher's power."
Not only Tian Shi, but everyone present breathed a sigh of relief at the news reported by Bronya.
Aside from the lab instruments, the easiest way to see Mei's state is the "vision" that the Herrscher brings.
The Thunder Herrscher is obviously the one who possesses the greatest yearning for destruction and destructive power among the Herrschers.
According to previous information, the Thunder Herrscher will not bother to suppress her own power.
If Mei hadn't controlled herself, the Thunder Herrscher probably would have already tried to attack the lab.
"The first line of defense plus Mei's excellent compatibility means she is under control, right?"
Tian Shi observed Mei in the field.
Her image, which was reminiscent of the Thunder Herrscher from the game, and her expression, which gradually became cold and inviolable...
"Honkai energy is rapidly approaching the second safety threshold!"
Unlike Edison's somewhat nervous voice, the testing field was unexpectedly silent.
The purple lightning was confined to Mei's body.
At the same time, a pair of huge demonic armor took shape next to Mei, and her own armament also changed accordingly.
At that moment, Mei was already as imposing as a queen.
(You can come again!)
As if to break the shackles of her body, Mei swung her sword heavily without any joy or sorrow.
"The second safety measure has been breached!"
"Alright!"
"Mei, stop! Reaching this value for the first time is already acceptable."
If it keeps growing, even if Tian Shi trusts Mei and his own work, he will inevitably feel uneasy.
"..."
Mei's purple pupils, which contained a hint of evil amidst her arrogance and nobility, stared intently at Tian Shi.
"..."
Welt silently tightened the Star of Eden in his hand.
Although the opponent has not shown any intention to attack for the time being, her mere existence poses a threat.
"While she has defenses, the Thunder Herrscher's ability, related to electromagnetic force, is very suitable for breaking through the surface with a single strike."
However, Mei's gaze did not linger on Tian Shi, but soon turned to Seele, now known as Dark Seele.
At that moment, everyone present felt the change in Mei's gaze.
If Mei's gaze toward Tian Shi was a little arrogant, then the gaze she gave Dark Seele was as if a queen was looking down on her from a high position.
"Mei, how is your health now?"
"Very good."
Tian Shi's words drew Mei's attention again, and then Mei brandished a knife with lightning in front of her.
"I don't know how to describe this feeling, but I feel a sense of power that I have never felt before."
Mei's well-organized answer made everyone present breathe a sigh of relief.
But there is another point that cannot be ignored...
"Mei, don't you feel like you're changing emotionally... uh, emotionally?"
Raiden Ryoma asked his unfamiliar daughter with some concern.
"Emotions?"
Mei tilted her head.
"Well... maybe there have been some changes, but in my case it is more like I have left behind my doubts and cowardice."
"A certain degree of temperamental deviation is normal."
"To put it with a metaphor... it is probably the contamination caused by using the Herrscher's power; once it is eliminated, everything will be fine."
Tian Shi was not too surprised by the occurrence of this situation.
After all, the Herrscher's power cannot be used just because one wants to.
He did not expect that, even after all this, Mei would revert to the Thunder Queen.
Is there really a sadist hidden in Mei's heart?
"Can I leave now?" Mei seemed a little uncomfortable being observed.
"Besides, I have something to tell Sister Seele."
"I really don't want to hear it."
Although there was nothing wrong with Mei's words and her tone was normal, Mei's posture in front of her gave off an oppressive feeling.
Mei in front of her specifically said she had something to tell her.
If there was no trickery, Dark Seele would never believe it.
"You must listen."
The testing field was clearly below them, but Mei, looking at Seele, managed to sound condescending in her words.
Absolutely irresistible.
"Uh... Mei, you can tell her in person."
Tian Shi thought it would be better for Mei to cancel her transformation before she came out.
After all, if things get out of control after they leave, it will be a big problem.
"No, some things must be said this way, please, Brother Tian."
When Ryoma heard this, he looked at Tian Shi with disgust.
After all, the name "Brother Tian" is a bit too intimate.
Seeing his daughter call someone that way made Ryoma feel a sense of crisis, thinking that someone else was going to kidnap his daughter.
But Ryoma only dared to look at him; after all, he was the youngest among those present except for those little ones and his own daughter.
Furthermore, there is such a large generational gap between his daughter and the Leader, and Lord Edison is looking after her, so there shouldn't be any romance, right?
"Alright, Mei, don't disappoint me."
After a brief hesitation, Tian Shi decided to believe Mei and lifted the seal of the testing site.
Without even taking the elevator, Mei flew directly and walked straight toward Dark Seele.
"Good afternoon, Sister Mei."
Sensing something sinister, Dark Seele greeted her in a rather dry tone.
"Good afternoon, Seele."
Mei seemed to have gradually adapted to the Herrscher's influence, and her arrogance and inviolability had also been considerably tempered.
At that moment, she even responded to Dark Seele's greeting as usual.
"She is the same as always!"
Dark Seele looked at the sword floating next to Mei and the ghostly horns that had fully grown on Mei's head with great pressure.
This feeling of oppression is bad from every angle, right?!
"Seele, what kind of knot do you like? A bow knot? A bunny knot? Or a figure-eight knot?"
Although Mei asked with a smile, her enchanting purple pupils and oppressive horns made her smile seem dull.
"Uh... which one... Sister Mei, what are you talking about?"
"Then, let's go with a pretty bow."
Mei ignored Dark Seele's question.
"So, Seele, what kind of binding do you like?"
"Huh?"
Is this topic getting ugly? Where is my brother? Stop her now!
"I know a little about this."
Mei approached Dark Seele step by step.
"With one hand... these are the ones I can do. Seele, you can choose the one you want."
"You call this a little understanding?"
"How many types did Mei mention?"
Edison asked Tian Shi in a low voice and with a strange expression.
"Eighteen types, all... well, that kind of thing."
"How many types are there in total?"
"I'm not exactly sure, but the relatively popular ones... seem to be 18."
"How do you know so much?"
Edison discovered the blind spot.
"..."
Tian Shi resolutely refused to answer this kind of life-threatening question!
"Have you decided which one to choose, Seele?"
"Can I not choose?"
It's not that Dark Seele hasn't read those books before: the problem is that Mei gave more options than are shown in the books!
"Then, let's prepare zongzi, as punishment for Brother Tian's escape."
Mei smiled and offered an abrupt method that was not an option.
"Huh?"
Speaking of Tian Shi, Dark Seele was no longer sleepy, and suddenly, a fighting spirit appeared in her eyes.
"You are looking for... wuwuwuwu?"
However, facing Mei's current Herrscher form, the undeveloped Dark Seele immediately shrunk as if she were a dumpling, and even her mouth was full.
"Umm."
Looking at Mei gently gathering Honkai energy into a rope to tie Dark Seele, Tian Shi could only comment this.
Reanna's expression was equally strange.
"No wonder Mei was fiddling with those things during training these days..."
Reanna was obviously thinking about the bondage doll Mei made during training.
"Young people are very good at playing games."
Bronya looked at the scene in front of her and silently hid behind Tian Shi.
She was also involved in the sneak attack!
Thanks to the fact that Bronya has not grown much in the last two years, the Homu doll can still block her.
"Uncle, I think Mei has lost control, it's time for you to act."
At the same time, Raiden Ryoma silently approached Welt, trying to encourage him to act.
"It's not my business."
Welt looked at Mei and Dark Seele.
Hmm, this atmosphere has a very familiar feeling.
Mei even pronounced the word "sneak away"!
"Isn't this out of control?"
Raiden Ryoma was on the verge of tears.
He is not stupid, so of course he understands what the word "sneak away" means.
"Remember to call your daughter, Madam Alliance Leader, from now on."
Who wants to die with you?
I'm still waiting for the release of the latest version of Kallen Fantasy!
Welt silently distanced himself from Ryoma.
After dealing with Seele, Mei walked toward Tian Shi with some nervousness.
(Even after entering this state, I still feel a little nervous...)
"Brother Tian, I..."
"Dad disagrees! Dad totally disagrees!"
Even if Welt didn't help, Raiden Ryoma still jumped up.
"If you want to touch my Mei, you'll have to run over my corpse first!"
Mei: "..."