"???" Ato's face was a canvas of confusion.
Wouldn't it be better if we just kept this unspoken understanding between us?
Are you really okay with outright saying you're the Fourth Herrscher the moment you show up?
And also...
"What does she mean by that?" He looked towards Elysia.
Elysia thought for a moment, then made a fist with her left hand and lightly smacked it into her right palm, a picture of sudden realization.
She then stood on her tiptoes and whispered something into Ato's ear.
Ato understood then too. He felt even more speechless.
Turns out, when the Fourth Herrscher descended, the commotion she caused was so massive that not a single blade of grass survived for miles around.
The Honkai beasts and zombies born from a Great Eruption usually gather around the Herrscher's point of descent.
Well, that was that.
They were all gone.
Ato suddenly realized that it seemed both the Third and Fourth Herrschers had a habit of ruthlessly attacking their own teammates.
The Third Herrscher had crushed all the Honkai beasts and zombies near her, absorbing their Honkai energy to power herself up.
And the Fourth Herrscher? She just killed them all outright, and then seemed to think she was a commander with no troops left.
He couldn't help but feel a twinge of sympathy for those Honkai beasts and zombies.
No rights at all~
But for him, this was definitely a good thing.
He could just coast to victory again, hooray!
After quickly ushering Elysia and Wendy on their way, he only needed to clean up the scattered stragglers further out.
The rest? He couldn't be bothered.
As long as Elysia knew what she was doing, it was fine.
"Look, we're flying~" Elysia said on the private jet, talking to her like a child.
Wendy looked at her as if she were an idiot. "I can fly on my own."
"That's different."
Elysia was very patient.
"Humans, precisely because they couldn't fly freely into the blue sky, created airplanes to carry them up there."
After leaving the New Zealand region, the weather cleared up.
The blue sky, soft clouds, and endless azure expanse were a soothing sight.
Wendy looked out with her.
She didn't know what she was feeling.
But ever since her birth, all she had seen were gloomy skies and fragile land.
This scenery... it was truly her first time seeing it.
In the distance, she could even see birds.
Wendy stared at them, feeling an inexplicable stirring in her heart.
"What are those?"
"Those are birds. Though, I don't know exactly what kind they are."
Elysia smiled brightly. "How about next time, you find the answer yourself?"
She could have just searched it on her phone right then.
But right now, she wanted to cultivate more interests in Wendy.
Telling her directly would ruin the fun.
This was for the best.
Honestly.
Miss Wendy was a bit too naive.
The whole way, she understood nothing.
Like a country bumpkin visiting the city for the first time!
Skyscrapers fascinated her.
Mountains, forests, and oceans also seemed interesting to her.
All sorts of commonplace things were a first-time experience in her eyes.
Especially when they arrived at Sapphire City and got off the plane, her shining eyes practically glowed.
Even if she seemed quiet and detached at first glance, in reality, she couldn't really be called desireless anymore.
Exactly!
Actions speak louder than words. It was better to just show her.
Just like with Miss Heavenly Punishment initially being stubborn and unyielding, but eventually, after Elysia piled all sorts of things onto her, she slowly grew to like them.
Interest can be cultivated!
Elysia understood this clearly once again.
She had already made a deal with Kiana.
Since they wanted to preserve the city's authentic original style, they could only have Kiana accompany them.
After all, only Kiana could instantly subdue the Herrscher of Streaming Winds if she lost control.
Without a safety net, she really couldn't rest easy.
However, when Kiana came to pick them up, Wendy immediately grew wary the moment she saw her.
But thankfully, she really didn't use her power, adhering well to her agreement with Elysia. If she had used even a bit of power, this whole operation would have been ruined.
Did Elysia not know that Kiana's presence would provoke Wendy?
No, she knew.
But if Wendy couldn't control herself, Kiana could manually seal her, letting her continue on like a normal girl to go have fun.
Though, if it really came to that, their relationship with Wendy would worsen, making it even harder to win her over.
Thank goodness, thank goodness!
Elysia was truly Elysia after all.
She played her part well.
It was a relief.
Kiana was also rather intrigued by this girl who looked exactly like Wendy.
The Third Herrscher replicated Mei's template, a Mei-face; you could call that a coincidence.
But now?
I didn't do anything this time.
Is this a coincidence too?
Still, it was fine.
Kiana decided that later, she would not only anchor the location and authority of future Honkai Eruptions, but also anchor the Herrscher's appearance.
Even though she could just go to the current civilization later on.
But who minds having more wildflowers, right~
Ever since Miss Heavenly Punishment, Sesha, and the Queen were successively locked away in her Imaginary Prison, it seemed she had awakened something.
The moment she saw Wendy, she wanted to lock her up in there too.
So she was itching for Wendy to misbehave, just a little. As long as she disobeyed, she could make her move.
Don't be so passive, Wendy!
Please. Show some spirit!
Of course, Elysia and Wendy were unaware of Kiana's improper thoughts.
Right now.
Elysia had already pulled Wendy into the food street.
After all... to conquer a girl's heart, you must first conquer her stomach.
"Oh." Wendy was still as deadpan as ever.
Elysia explained tirelessly, "To be human is still bound by the need for food and drink."
"Come on! Today, big sister will treat you to everything on this street."
"Okay." Wendy wasn't like the Queen, who hated human food, nor was she like Miss Heavenly Punishment, who had her principles.
She never really had any notions about being a Herrscher or not.
If you dared to offer it, she dared to eat it.
As for Kiana... today, she'd just be the little wallet.
With her Authority of Sentience affecting the surroundings, no one would recognize her or Elysia.
In fact, due to the effect of the 'Sky Screen', all these girls had become celebrities.
Luckily, Kiana had enhanced their personal belongings to shield them from being recognized by unfamiliar people.
Otherwise, daily life would be impossible.
It would be too annoying.
"Here, try this, take a bite~ Be careful, it's hot!"
"What is this?"
"Grilled squid. How does it taste?"
"I don't dislike it..."
"Then try this next~"
"What is this?"
"It's 'Tanghulu', candied berries! Do you like it?"
"It's alright."
Kiana just watched, her expression gradually turning complex.
Her appetite wasn't huge; she usually stopped once full, no matter how delicious the food was.
And the pink 'chubby' lady was more focused on feeding Wendy.
She herself just took small tastes.
But even so, she estimated she'd have to diet fiercely once back.
Otherwise, it would be rough.
As for Wendy, well~
She was pretty easy to keep.
She could eat sour, sweet, bitter, spicy, or salty foods.
Not picky at all; if you fed her, she ate.
It's just that her answers were always 'I don't dislike it', 'It's alright', 'Not bad'.
Her attitude was laid-back to a somewhat ridiculous degree.
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