Under the silvery white moonlight, a rather strange scene was taking place.
Leo held a blade in one hand and carried a girl—whose eyes were open but whose face was expressionless—in the other.
And behind him, MEI was hugging him tightly.
"Alright, alright..."
Sensing MEI's intense emotions, Leo hurriedly said: "If you squeeze any harder, my waist is going to break."
Although he said that, he naturally wouldn't be hurt by MEI, but he also didn't want MEI to remain in this state of intense emotion.
Although he liked seeing MEI lose her composure, if she truly broke down, he wouldn't be happy about it.
"Let... let... let me hug for a while longer..."
Emitting a sound as faint as a mosquito's buzzing, MEI buried her face in Leo's back and took a deep breath.
She could smell that the scent of blood on Leo's body was stronger than the scent of sweat, which showed just how dangerous Leo's battle had been.
Admittedly, Leo had dodged everything he could, but there were always attacks that couldn't be avoided.
Therefore, when it came to the injured areas, he actually didn't have fewer than the Eye Monster. It was just that in the later stages, the Eye Monster had to protect the nutrient solution tank behind it, so it was suppressed and beaten by him.
But if he and the Eye Monster fought in an absolutely fair environment, that would be absolutely unfair to him... He truly couldn't beat the Eye Monster.
The gap in numerical values between the two sides was too large. Even if his combat experience surpassed the opponent's, it was useless; he could only suffer a crushing defeat under the Eye Monster's numerical superiority.
However, the final outcome was—
"It's alright now."
Letting out a steady voice, he first put the girl down, letting her lean against the wall, and then forcefully turned around, pulled MEI into his arms, and lowered his head to imprint a kiss.
Under the illumination of the silvery white moonlight, the shadows of the two completely merged into one.
After a long while—
"Now..."
The corners of his mouth hooked up into a pleasant smile. Leo looked at MEI, whose pretty face was red beyond words, and asked with a playful expression: "Calmed down now?"
"Hmph!"
Facing this situation and scene, MEI, who was breathing with difficulty, could only let out a light hmph to show her dissatisfaction.
Furthermore, she felt that Kiana and the others should be coming back soon, so she wanted to break free from Leo's embrace.
Only this time—
"Hehe!"
The smile on his handsome face blossomed. Leo laughed: "Now the positions of offense and defense have changed!"
"Want to run?"
His hands hugged MEI tightly. He lowered his head and whispered in MEI's ear: "No way!"
"You... you hurry and let... go of me... he-here,
This is the Honkai Domain..."
Facing Leo's forcefulness, MEI felt her mind becoming somewhat dazed again.
Clearly, her reason told her she should hurry and separate from Leo, but her body uncontrollably wanted to hug the hateful man before her.
"You still know this is the Honkai Domain?"
Using his chin to tap MEI's head, Leo continued to laugh: "But clearly you were the one who hugged me first, I'm not wrong, am I?"
"...Yes."
Silent for a moment, MEI nodded and spoke directly: "So what exactly do you want me to do?"
With her intellect, how could she not hear the implication in Leo's words?
"Don't be impatient."
Grabbing MEI's fragrant shoulders with both hands, Leo spoke with a serious face: "To obtain power, one must proceed step by step."
"After we return, I will give you the [Monster's Raw Liquid]. As long as you follow the steps prescribed, I think you will definitely be able to obtain power from it."
Precisely because of this, he had to emphasize again to "not be impatient."
Otherwise—
"I don't want to turn into a monster!"
Understanding Leo's meaning, MEI rolled her eyes at Leo and said: "I understand your worry, but please do not insult my profession!"
"Scientific research is inherently a task requiring patience; I will not rush for quick results."
Although she said this, she actually knew clearly that she had craved power to a perverse degree.
If not for this sentence from Leo, her heart might not necessarily have been free of evil thoughts at work.
But now, even if just to fulfill her promise to Leo, she would not choose that most extreme path.
"Mhm."
Seeing the seriousness in MEI's eyes, Leo smiled again: "Having your word is enough."
"I look forward to your results."
Only then did he prepare to let go of MEI, except—
"Ohohoho~"
Behind them came Kiana's smug laughter.
"Sakura, look, I said this guy was fine."
"Now he even has a beauty in his arms; he doesn't need us to worry at all."
"Indeed..."
After looking Leo up and down, Sakura stated bluntly: "Scumbag."
However, although she said this, the look in her eyes toward Leo didn't hold much disdain, as if she were merely stating an established fact.
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Facing Sakura's evaluation, although Leo had a head full of question marks, he also understood that Kiana must have instilled something in her. Therefore, he abandoned this topic and asked instead: "So, you guys didn't get hurt, right?"
After speaking, he carefully sized up the two.
After all, previously, he could sense that Kiana was still fighting over there.
"No."
Shaking her head, Kiana laughed: "It seems that as things ended on your side, the enemies on my side also faded away."
"It's just that I thought about earning a bit more [Imaginary Energy] for you, so I forcibly killed a few more."
Of course, she was mainly holding onto a burst of anger, so her attacks were heavy-handed.
If not for being in a hurry to come back and see Leo, she definitely would have chased those small fry for a while longer.
"No need to worry."
Seeing Leo turn his gaze toward her, Sakura said: "Kiana's power can heal wounds; we are fine."
To be honest, having a healer teammate like Kiana allowed her to better utilize the characteristics of her attacks without worrying about what to do after getting hurt.
"That's good."
After confirming the status of the two, Leo said to Kiana: "Quick, come take a look at her condition."
"If we don't drive the monster out of her body, we have no way to take her back."
Although they should take a break first—after all, under the successive great battles, everyone was exhausted—
But this maiden he brought back was an uncertain bomb. He didn't know when the other party might return to normal, so if this matter could be resolved a bit earlier, then the earlier the better.
Otherwise, if they continued to drag it out, in case that monster big shot truly possessed the maiden's body, then no matter how well they rested, it would be useless.
Repeating that saying: numerical crushing is the true crushing!
"Mhm."
Understanding the severity of the matter, Kiana looked at the maiden sitting against the wall.
Then—
"Bronya!"
One could see a trace of surprise bursting forth in her sky-blue eyes.
In fact, she had guessed that Bronya must be playing a role somewhere, but she hadn't expected that the other party would play a crucial role here.
"It's her! She jammed the monster's possession process!"
"Then is there anything we can do to help her now?"
Hearing this, Leo didn't feel much joy; instead, he frowned slightly.
Because Bronya could only come out for one hour, after which she would return to the [Treasure Chest].
And now, not knowing how much time was left until Bronya returned, it could be said that every minute and every second right now, they were dancing on the tip of a blade.
"No need to worry."
Seeing Leo's worry, Kiana said: "Bronya has already resolved the opponent's consciousness."
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"No need to be so surprised. These monsters' spirits and powers are incompatible; it seems like something they stole from somewhere."
While speaking, Kiana placed her hand on the maiden's forehead.
"Now, as long as we absorb this power cleanly, she will recover."
After speaking, the hand touching the maiden's forehead lit up.
Massive amounts of [Honkai energy] could be seen continuously pouring into her body.
Only—
"Eh?"
Emitting a sound of surprise, she suddenly became delighted, turning her head to say to Leo: "Quick, let Mei and MEI come over to absorb."
In the next moment, the originally pure [Honkai energy] became carried with [purple thunder].
"This is... the Herrscher of Thunder's power?"
Seeing this, Leo immediately understood and hurriedly told Raiden Mei and MEI to go over.
Only—
"Is it really appropriate for me?"
Of course, MEI wasn't doubting herself or feeling unworthy at this moment; rather, she was worried that if she went, she would weaken the power Raiden Mei obtained.
However—
"No need to worry."
Understanding MEI's thoughts, Kiana explained: "This power is extremely vast; it's not something Mei can eat in one bite."
"However, you must also absorb it in small amounts. After all, your [Constitution] is still too weak."
"But even if you only absorb a small portion of it, it's enough for you to step into the extraordinary domain."
Of course, the most important thing was that with her, the healer, present, she could guarantee MEI wouldn't suffer any accidents.
Otherwise, even if MEI had the aptitude to become the [Herrscher of Thunder], she wouldn't allow an ordinary person to touch a [Herrscher]'s power.
—This was still too dangerous!
"Mhm."
Seeing that Kiana had paved the road for her, MEI naturally had no more doubts and hurriedly stood beside Raiden Mei, absorbing the power.
And on the other side—
"Two...?"
Seeing Raiden Mei running out of Leo's long sword, Sakura couldn't help but be stunned.
"I'll explain this to you later."
Seeing that Kiana needed to focus on guarding MEI, Leo spoke up: "But they aren't sisters."
—Although they are [Beep] sisters now.
"Mhm..."
Understanding this was not a matter suitable for discussion here, Sakura also sensibly did not inquire.
"Thank you."
Immediately following, Leo thanked Sakura.
"No need to thank me; you also helped me a lot."
Shaking her head at Leo, Sakura stated bluntly: "If we really have to say it, I should be the one thanking you instead."
After all, the other party helped her resolve the most critical problem.
—Saving her financial backer's daughter!
Coupled with the fact that Leo conformed to her understanding of moral principles, she actually admired Leo quite a bit.
If not for the fact that she still had someone to take care of, she would have wanted to join the other party.
But—
"No, no."
Shaking his head, Leo said: "What I want to thank isn't your assistance to Kiana in battle, but your support to me."
"Mm?"
"If not for you forming a [Bond] with me, I wouldn't have been able to defeat the strong enemy over there."
Of course, him saying this was a bit exaggerated.
But it had to be said, if lacking the numerical values provided by Sakura, his battle would have been even more difficult.
After all, at that time, he had truly reached the state of a candle in the wind.
It was precisely because of the surplus stats provided by Sakura that he could continue to use Kiana's [Honkai energy].
If not for the other party, even if he could return now, there was a high probability he would have fainted directly.
So one couldn't say Sakura's help wasn't important, only that it wasn't critical.
But words like these, he naturally had to embellish them a bit.
"Forming... a [Bond], is it?"
At this moment, Sakura finally understood what the secret art Kiana mentioned was.
But she also understood that this matter was clearly not suitable to be discussed here either, so she sensibly didn't continue speaking about it.
"Then tentatively, I accept your thanks. Later, just help me... no, help that person with make-up lessons a lot."
Since Leo knew about her sister's matter, she simply stopped pretending.
"Heh~"
Letting out a light chuckle, Leo said with a bright face: "Sure enough, you're doing it for that person."
In fact, he didn't feel Sakura was the type who liked studying.
Moreover, with the other party's intelligence, if she really wanted to learn, she definitely could.
So the one the other party truly cared about was only that younger sister of hers!
"Mhm."
Nodding, Sakura said in a low voice: "About to advance to higher education."
"I understand. I guarantee she'll master it."
Revealing a look of realization, Leo said: "And even if I can't, I believe MEI definitely can."
"Don't look at her young age; in the field of science, she is already a top-tier existence in this world."
"Just a trivial school advancement is naturally nothing to mention."
Besides, in his memory, Rin wasn't, wasn't...
No, the idiot is Higokumaru; it shouldn't be Rin!
Recalling that fox brat from later generations who loved eating fried tofu, he couldn't help but worry a bit for MEI.
But theoretically speaking, no matter how stupid a person is, there's a limit... there shouldn't be a problem.
"You look?"
Keenly sensing the change in Leo's expression, Sakura couldn't help but reveal a suspicious look.
"No need to worry, the invincible MEI will handle it!"
Patting his chest, Leo made a guarantee on MEI's behalf.
Of course, if it really didn't work, he would just serve as a toy for MEI to vent her frustration on at night.
"Mhm..."
Only then did Sakura completely trust Leo.
Next—
"So... can the situation here be disclosed?"
Thinking about it, she decided she should understand this place; only then could she report it and seek support.
"Of course you can."
Not hiding anything, Leo laid out everything he knew and speculated.
"In short, according to my estimation, the monsters here used some kind of technology to steal the [Herrscher of Thunder]'s power."
Precisely because of this, massive amounts of [Herrscher of Thunder] power remained on that maiden's body.
As for the initial [Honkai energy], it should have been accumulated by that monster big shot itself.
"Is that so?"
After listening to Leo's narration, Sakura's brows couldn't help but furrow slightly.
At this moment, she truly wanted to take Rin and fly far away.
After all, she wasn't sure if she would still have the ability to protect her sister when this [Honkai Domain] descended.
Moreover, for a disaster of this magnitude, even her superiors would find it hard to handle properly, right?
"No need to worry."
Seeing that Sakura was having thoughts of retreating, Leo stated bluntly: "I will resolve this place."
"Mm?"
Seeing Leo's serious face, Sakura couldn't help but be stunned.
After all, in her view, how could such a terrifying disaster be resolved by one person?
"I understand your worries."
With a serious expression, Leo said: "But regarding this matter alone, escaping is useless."
"Eventually, the [Honkai] will find you."
Regarding the matter that Rin would eventually become a [Herrscher], it wasn't suitable to say here, so he could only use the [Honkai] as the subject.
"...Mhm."
Silent for a short moment, Sakura nodded.
"Then what do you want me to do?"
She wasn't stupid either; for Leo to be willing to tell her so much, he definitely had a motive.
"First of all—"
Seeing Sakura understand, Leo didn't stand on ceremony and asked directly: "I want to know the organization you are currently in."
Theoretically speaking, Sakura should currently belong to an assassin organization.
Although there was no rule saying an assassin organization couldn't work as bodyguards, he always felt Sakura's behavior was too... sunny?
Compared to the assassins in his impression, it could be said to be completely different.
"Toxic Pupa."
Since it concerned her sister, Sakura didn't hold back anymore.
In addition, being here, she didn't believe the outside world had a way to know she leaked secrets.
"I am currently affiliated with the [Fire Moth] Secret Action Unit—[Toxic Pupa]."
"Already [Fire Moth]?"
Hearing this, Leo's pupils couldn't help but contract slightly.
After all, according to the normal historical trajectory, Sakura should have joined [Fire Moth] under MEI's "invitation" only because of Rin.
But now, Sakura's life trajectory had obviously undergone significant changes.
"What do you mean 'already'?"
Keenly sensing the irregularity in Leo's words, Sakura's eyes locked onto Leo.
"I'll tell you this later."
Not answering Sakura's question, Leo turned to say: "In exchange, I can tell you that currently, we do not have an affiliated organization."
"But in the future, we should also join [Fire Moth]."
—Only, when that time comes, who calls the shots in [Fire Moth], that's hard to say!
"Is that so?"
Hearing Leo's reply, Sakura didn't continue questioning, only her doubts about Leo increased.
After all, Leo claimed to have no organization behind him, yet knew so much information about her, and that word "already"—all indicated Leo had big issues.
But clearly, this was a topic not suitable for discussion here, so she sensibly shut her mouth.
"Secondly—"
Seeing Sakura didn't pursue the question, Leo continued with a look of appreciation: "Regarding the matters here, can you temporarily not report them?"
"Although even if you don't report it, [Fire Moth] should still invest energy into this side, without the specific information provided by you, we should be able to delay for a bit more time."
"As for the reason for dragging it out, it's also very simple: I want to use this time to become stronger as quickly as possible."
Without waiting for Sakura to ask, he spoke his plan.
"This..."
Facing this request from Leo, Sakura couldn't help but hesitate.
"Relax, it won't be too long."
Understanding Sakura's worry, Leo stated bluntly: "There is a high probability this [Honkai Domain] will descend in two months."
"Naturally, I won't cut the time so close."
"One month. I only want at most one month's time."
"By then, no matter what stage I've grown to, I will inevitably find a way to contact [Fire Moth]."
"It's just that I happened to meet you, so it's naturally better for you to pass on this message."
He wasn't some selfish person, nor did he view this world as his own playground.
So if it truly reached a point where things couldn't be done, he wouldn't force himself to become stronger; ensuring the people of [Nagazora City] could survive was the most critical thing.
Therefore, he would leave [Fire Moth] one month's time to evacuate the residents.
As for saying, telling [Fire Moth] in advance that there is a [Honkai Domain] here, he didn't think [Fire Moth] had the ability to resolve this [Honkai Domain].
After all, if they could resolve it, the current [Siberian Plains] and [Mariana Trench] wouldn't still be in a sealed state.
So the only thing [Fire Moth] could do was actually to evacuate the residents of [Nagazora City], and that was all.
"Mhm..."
Seeing Leo had planned everything out, Sakura nodded again and promised: "I will give you time."
"Then... finally?"
Vaguely, she felt this last matter was related to herself.
"Please, you must join us."
Revealing a serious face, Leo spoke with a grave expression: "Although I can't say it yet, I believe that when I speak the reason, you will inevitably join us too."
In his view, as long as he told Sakura about the matter of Rin being destined to become a [Herrscher], then Sakura would inevitably have no choice but to accept his invitation.
Sakura, you don't want Rin to become a [Herrscher], right?
Of course, it wasn't that he had any method to prevent Rin from becoming a [Herrscher], but that he had Kiana and Raiden Mei here, who were rich in Herrscher-transformation experience.
With the two of them present, they would inevitably be able to help Rin control her state after transformation.
Not to mention, he could also help Rin increase her [Energy].
As long as [Energy] was high enough, even a [Herrscher] of this generation would inevitably be able to maintain rationality.
"Is that so..."
Seeing Leo's face full of confidence, Sakura couldn't help but reveal a thoughtful look.
But even so, she didn't agree directly, but would wait for Leo to truly speak that reason which would force her to join.
Of course, she didn't think Leo would lie to her, but she still carried the burden of her younger sister, so she absolutely wouldn't agree lightly.
"Alright."
Not minding that Sakura didn't agree right now, Leo smiled and said: "Wait for them to finish up over there, and we can go back."
"Relax."
Seeing Sakura's expression suddenly change, Leo hurriedly said: "Even if it's daytime outside, here it's also a round moon."
"Actually, it's probably only five or six o'clock."
He didn't take out his phone, only estimating based on his body clock.
"That's not the problem."
Shaking her head, Sakura stated bluntly: "There was something I wanted to buy, but now I probably won't make it in time."
Rin was a child about to enter high school after all; eating alone was still no problem.
She just determined that she was already too late to buy the small cake for the other party.
"What is it?"
Seeing Sakura looking like she had given up, Leo couldn't help but reveal a curious look.
Mainly, since Sakura could give it up, it meant the thing wasn't particularly important, so there shouldn't be a problem for him to ask.
"Just a cake from an internet-famous cake shop."
Precisely because of this, Sakura spoke without scruples.
Only—
"Is it that cake shop that only became popular in [Nagazora City]?"
Hearing this, Leo immediately understood and hurriedly said: "No need to fear. Previously Kiana liked it, so we bought a bit more and put it in the refrigerator."
"Although the taste isn't as good as fresh out of the oven, it shouldn't be much different."
In the final analysis, this kind of internet-famous food was just for the novelty, and to show off on Moments after buying it.
Regarding the taste, it actually wasn't that great.
Therefore, even if kept in the refrigerator for a few days, the taste shouldn't decline too obviously.
Furthermore—
"There are also some cakes made by Mei inside; I feel those are tastier."
Previously, Raiden Mei hadn't recovered her memory of cooking, so Kiana went to buy cakes from that internet-famous cake shop, but afterwards, she only ate cakes made by Raiden Mei.
"Mei... is that the maiden who looks identical to MEI?"
Hearing this abrupt name, Sakura could naturally guess who the other party was.
"Mhm."
Nodding, Leo laughed: "Her cooking is quite delicious."
"But the memories she has recovered now are mainly focused on desserts."
"In addition, her current state is my blade, and her body is the [Herrscher of Thunder] I mentioned before."
As for anything more specific, that wasn't something capable of being discussed here, but even with just this information, he believed that with Sakura's intelligence, she could understand.
"Mhm... I understand."
Looking at Raiden Mei with complex eyes, Sakura nodded slightly.
And just at this moment—
"Neko charm!"
Kiana suddenly unleashed her [Ultimate], because the previously docile [Herrscher of Thunder] power suddenly became violent.
And fearing this power would hurt MEI, she had to act to protect the other party.
"Not good... Bronya went back."
Ultimately, time was up, and Bronya returned to the [Treasure Chest].
Thus, that violent [Herrscher of Thunder] power inside the maiden's body began to wreak havoc.
It was fortunate that Raiden Mei and MEI had already absorbed the greater half; otherwise, this maiden acting as the power vessel would definitely not have kept her life.
But even so, if this berserk power was allowed to continue, it would likewise harm the maiden's life.
So—
"Leo, you come absorb too!"
While using power to shield MEI and that maiden, Kiana looked toward Leo.
And at this moment, Leo had also long since mobilized.
"Mhm."
Nodding, he extended his hand toward the maiden's forehead, extracting power from within.
Theoretically speaking, he was unable to control this power.
After all, at most he was just an ordinary person capable of mastering [Honkai energy], but wanting to control a [Herrscher]'s power was too overconfident.
But—
[Obtained Blade Soul · Herrscher of Thunder & Herrscher of Thunder · MEI dual permission, Player extracted 0.41 points of Honkai energy from it!]
[Obtained Blade Soul · Herrscher of Thunder & Herrscher of Thunder · MEI dual permission, Player extracted 0.68 points of Honkai energy from it!]
[Obtained Blade Soul · Herrscher of Thunder & Herrscher of Thunder · MEI dual permission, Player extracted 0.39 points of Honkai energy from it!]
[...]
Tongzi's prompts rolled before his eyes like a flood.
And his [Honkai energy] was actually rising continuously.
One must know, although he relied on that [D-Rank License] to successfully advance to [D-Rank], his [Honkai energy] still needed to be increased slowly.
Furthermore, the [Honkai energy] that previously required only 1000 points of [Imaginary Energy] to increase had now risen with the tide, requiring 5000 points of [Imaginary Energy] to increase [Honkai energy] by 1 point.
Precisely because of this, even though he exhausted his "family assets," his [Honkai energy] was only a hundred or so points.
If not for his [Bond] with Kiana having undergone a [Qualitative Change], the consumption of the previous battle wouldn't have been sustainable at all.
But now—
[Honkai energy: 127]
As the last trace of [purple thunder] was completely absorbed by the three of them, he saw his [Honkai energy] skyrocket by over twenty points; it was simply a windfall.
And one must know, this was only the last small stream of power, and it was absorbed by the three of them together. If he could absorb all that power...
No, I can't withstand it.
Now he finally understood why MEI was needed to help absorb it too; this was indeed not a power Raiden Mei could withstand alone.
And there was no need; compared to one of them becoming stronger, it was more cost-effective for everyone to become stronger together.
—Kiana had already reached the cap, so there was no business for her.
"Done, time to go back."
While Leo was savoring the obtained power, Kiana also confirmed the maiden's condition.
"Mhm."
Understanding it was time to return to the [Real World], Leo didn't drag things out and directly took everyone back to the [Real World].
[Real World: Home · Bedroom]
Leo and the others appeared directly on the bed. At the same time, the five maidens rescued previously were also still lying on the floor.
"I'll go deal with them..."
Finding herself actually lying on Leo's chest, although Sakura tried her best to make herself appear expressionless, a flush inevitably rose on her pretty face, and she hurriedly found an excuse wanting to leave.
"I'll come help too."
Due to the previous battle, Kiana and Sakura could be considered to have forged a very thick camaraderie, so she also got up and picked up three maidens.
Otherwise, even Sakura couldn't possibly leave carrying six maidens.
Only—
"Don't rush yet."
Leo spoke to keep the two.
"Leaving aside that if you guys take them directly from my home, we'd be considered exposed."
"Just mentioning the most important point—"
Locking his gaze on Sakura's face, he asked: "Have you thought about how to say how you saved them?"
"Uh..."
Just now, due to momentary impatience, Sakura really hadn't thought of anything.
Now facing Leo's question, she couldn't help but freeze on the spot.
"Sure enough..."
Pursing his lips, Leo looked at MEI and said: "This matter is left to you. I believe you should have thought about these matters, right?"
He could also help Sakura make up lies, but he was currently really too tired and just wanted to have a good sleep.
And as for MEI, since she couldn't participate in the battle before, he believed she definitely had time to plan every step carefully... This was the only thing she could do at that time.
And incidentally, Chishima Eiko—that is, the daughter of Sakura's employer—had a tracker on her.
MEI had considered this point, so when re-entering the [Honkai Domain], she had carried a small device to block trackers.
Precisely because of this, Leo's home wouldn't be exposed because of this.
But if they waited for Sakura and Kiana to walk out so "openly" carrying six maidens, then it would really be hard not to be exposed.
"Mhm."
Facing Leo's trust, MEI nodded and said: "I have long thought of plans in this regard; you guys follow me to the study."
Understanding Leo was tired and needed a good sleep, she suppressed the joy of newly obtaining power and turned to get down to business.
However—
I finally have power!
Clenching a single fist, a trace of [purple thunder] flashed in her eyes.
Compared to before, the [purple thunder] flashing in her eyes was clearly more substantial.
And after MEI took Kiana and Sakura, along with those six maidens, out of the room, Leo didn't care about the bloodstains on his body and directly lay on the bed, closing his eyes.
Exhaustion, truly too exhausted!
His brain was like power being cut directly; he lost consciousness immediately.
And after he sank into dreamland, Raiden Mei couldn't bear to see him sleep so dirtily, so she actively wiped Leo's body and changed his clothes.
At this moment, she was no longer in the original state where she could only move small objects, but was more solid, almost indistinguishable from a soul's appearance.
As for more changes, she didn't have time to organize them; everything would wait until Leo woke up to discuss.
In short, under her current stronger state, she easily completed all tasks.
And looking at Leo sleeping deeply on the bed, she actually wanted to lean over and hug the other party to sleep together.
But thinking of the three people discussing next door, she couldn't be a "sneaky woman" at this time, so she obediently floated over.
—The strengthened her even had an increased range for leaving the [blade space]!
The current her could completely move throughout the entire home.
And when she arrived at the study next door, MEI and the others had also finished discussing, just waiting to execute.
Their plan was also very simple: rely on Sakura's supreme speed to send these maidens away one by one.
Admittedly, carrying three at once, Sakura definitely couldn't maintain that terrifying speed, but if it was just one, the problem really wasn't big.
As for where she saved the people?
—The back mountain of [Yae Shrine]!
Anyway, the back mountain of [Yae Shrine] was large enough; if she wanted to find an excuse, it was also very simple.
And now, the only problem was—
"Can you still hold out?"
Kiana, who fought alongside Sakura, understood that Sakura's consumption wasn't small either.
"Then... let's do it after eating."
Understanding now was not the time to be brave, Sakura admitted her weakness.
Only—
"But they might wake up at any time; what do we do then?"
Currently, the six maidens were under the influence of the monster's potion and were temporarily still in a deep sleep.
But since they didn't know the extent of the monster's dosing, these maidens really might wake up at any time.
When that happened, their plan would also fail.
"No fear."
However, very clearly, MEI had anticipated this.
"Watch me."
While speaking, a small trace of [purple thunder] emerged from her fingertip.
"I'll just modify their electrical signals a bit."
Although it was also her first time doing such a thing, and she still lacked a lot of theoretical knowledge.
But with her genius brain, she believed she could still do it.
And if she really couldn't do it, big deal, she would just electro-numb all these maidens.
—I seem to be... influenced by that bad guy again!
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