Chapter 97: God-Slayer Spear: Himeko Chooses to Sacrifice Her Own Life?
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The moment Fu Hua appeared in her Phoenix form, Pardo immediately typed a question mark in her mind. At the same time, a mountain of "?" comments flooded the livestream.
Wait, what was the situation?
[Fu Hua isn't dead?]
[Wait, that's not right? Wasn't Fu Hua with Otto just now? Now she's suddenly in front of Himeko?]
[No way, could there be more than one Fu Hua?]
[Is this Fu Hua the real one? She looks like the Phoenix.]
For a moment, the chat was in a frenzy. Who could tell them what the hell was going on? What was up with this Fu Hua?
Inside the Schicksal Arc City branch, seeing the Phoenix form of Fu Hua appear, Senti's eyes went wide. "That's great! Old Timer! You didn't die, that's wonderful!" But soon, Senti noticed something was off. "But wait, this Old Timer's state seems a bit... strange."
Simply put, Fu Hua shouldn't be at this place at this time. Yet here she was, standing before Murata Himeko, handing her the serum... What was going on?
Fu Hua herself was baffled. "Maybe it's related to that second Divine Key?" She sensed that perhaps what the Second Herrscher had mentioned—Fu Hua's other Divine Key—was the answer.
"Wait, Old Timer, don't tell me you can only release the power of your second Divine Key at the brink of death? Does that key grant you 'HP lock'?" Fu Hua shook her head. "I... I don't know either." "Hmm, maybe the power of that Divine Key locks your HP, then lets you instantly change outfits and teleport?" Looking at her sister's "rational analysis," Fu Hua deadpanned, "Regardless, your guesses are a bit too ridiculous. What do you mean by 'HP lock' and 'instant outfit change'?"
In the game: Murata Himeko was also surprised to see Fu Hua. After all, she looked completely different from the Fu Hua in her memory. However, Himeko didn't have a pleasant look for her.
["So, why have you come to see a prisoner like me?"]
It was only natural; her student had just turned around and locked her in a cell. No one would be in a good mood.
["The Honkai Neutralizing Serum in your hand... it can slow down the Honkai erosion of your body... find a safe place to use it."]
The serum Fu Hua gave to Himeko could treat her body. But... as a price, Himeko would completely lose her ability to control Honkai energy. For a Valkyrie, that was equivalent to losing all combat power.
[So it really is a serum to treat Himeko's body...]
[I didn't expect Fu Hua to give the serum to Himeko... but this way, Himeko can recover, right?]
[That's wonderful...]
At this moment, the audience in Pardo's stream felt happy that Himeko's body could be cured.
"But if she uses the serum, Himeko will lose her power as a Valkyrie..." Pardo frowned. She understood what that meant. In a world overrun by Honkai, losing your power meant becoming a defenseless ordinary person. Perhaps Himeko truly wanted to live out her life as a normal human, but given the current situation, she wouldn't use the serum even if she had the chance.
The reason was simple. Kiana had become a Herrscher, and Theresa and the others were in grave danger. Murata Himeko could not abandon her comrades. She would go to battle. Facing the terrifying Second Herrscher, even Fu Hua had been powerless. Himeko heading to the battlefield likely wouldn't change the outcome...
Many in the chat shared Pardo's concern.
[It's not necessarily hopeless. Don't forget! Auntie Himeko's new armor hasn't appeared yet!]
[Right! With that Vermilion Knight, she might actually have a chance to fight the Second Herrscher!]
[Exactly!]
But... Pardo hesitated and looked at Su Mu. For some reason, she felt that Su Mu, behind his mask, was remarkably calm in the face of these comments. He almost seemed like... he wanted to laugh?
Pardo didn't know that Su Mu was smiling because he knew what was coming. He also suddenly realized that wearing a mask was a great choice. If Dog Otto shooting Fu Hua caused this much of a reaction, the upcoming plot... just thinking about it made Su Mu feel a giant "Danger" sign over his head.
Mhm. Thank you, Bronya!
Pardo continued playing. In the plot, Fu Hua guided Himeko toward a sentry tower, saying it was safe. But Himeko told Fu Hua she didn't need to hide; she needed to know where Theresa was. Fu Hua, as if expecting this reaction, told Himeko she would wait for her in the lab on the other side of the tower. Then, Fu Hua vanished into thin air.
"Coming and going like a phantom. Hey, Old Timer, you didn't actually die and become a ghost, did you?" Seeing this, Senti shuddered. Appearing and disappearing like that was terrifying! "Do you really want me to be a ghost that much?" Fu Hua said dryly. "N-No! I just think you really look like a ghost right now!" Looking at Senti, Fu Hua wondered if she should just turn her into soup.
[Himeko defeated the guards along the way and reached the lab, only to find Tesla there. However, Tesla's current state was... a bit much. She was tied to a chair, completely unable to move, with even her mouth gagged by an exquisite black handkerchief. The ropes were tied into elegant bows, making her look like a piece of art. For some reason, it radiated a sense of comedy. No, not just comedy... it was utterly hilarious.]
No one expected that the hot-tempered "Big Sister" Tesla would be tied up like this. There was only one person who could pull off such a stunt...
[Tesla began to frantically recount Rita's insane behavior to Himeko! "That maid—! Don't let me see her again!! She dared to humiliate me!" "She kept bowing and apologizing while she was tying me up...!" "'My apologies, this might be uncomfortable, please forgive the offense.' Then just let me go, damn it!" "Most unforgivable of all, she thoughtfully sprayed perfume on both sides of the silk scarf... was she doing it on purpose to toy with me!"]
It was like tying a perfect ribbon on a gift...
"Pfft." Inside the Anti-Entropy Entertainment office, Welt couldn't hold it in. "You just laughed! You were laughing at me just now! Absolutely laughing at me!" Tesla nearly jumped out of her skin in rage. "Damn that Rita Rossweisse! That girl is as annoying in the game as she is in reality!" Tesla was practically losing it. She had clashed with that loathsome maid multiple times; that woman was a pervert in every sense of the word! The game's portrayal was so accurate it was giving her PTSD! "Next time I see her, I'm going to make her regret it!"
[Pfft, Tesla is too cute!]
[Rita is definitely a black-bellied maid, torturing Dr. Tesla like that...]
[Pitying Dr. Tesla for three seconds!]
[Do all the powerful Valkyries in Schicksal have weird quirks? Theresa likes bitter melon juice, Durandal is so serious she drives Theresa crazy, and Rita is a total Hara-guro!]
[In all of Schicksal, is there not a single normal person?]
In the game, after Himeko untied Tesla, the two entered the lab's main control system to investigate a way to fight the Herrscher. Himeko, finally having a moment to rest, met Fu Hua again as promised. Fu Hua guided her to continue to the lowest level, where Himeko would find the answer—the means to fight a Herrscher.
Soon, Fu Hua pointed out that there was a hidden area on the floor where Himeko and Tesla were. The next moment, she vanished again. Tesla looked at Himeko with a strange gaze, asking why she was talking to thin air.
[Tesla can't see Fu Hua?]
[What's going on? Is only Himeko able to see her?]
[My god, Fu Hua really became a ghost! Why else can't Tesla see her!]
[Don't guess randomly, there must be a reason!]
The players were confused but patiently followed the plot. Tesla discovered something incredible in the database. Using Cecilia Shariac's blood and Dr. Magi's research on the serum, Otto had developed a "Herrscher Killer"—the God-Slayer Spear. With the God-Slayer Spear, even a Herrscher could be killed.
After viewing the database, Himeko asked Tesla to create the God-Slayer Spear. She reached out her right hand and handed over the single vial of serum—HSN-b46.
That was the serum Himeko was supposed to use to save her own life.
Looking at the serum in Himeko's hand, Tesla understood what this move meant. The only existing vial of serum could be used to manufacture the God-Slayer Spear, but it could also have saved Murata Himeko's life...
Without a moment of hesitation, Himeko chose to give up the serum.
It meant... Himeko had given up her only chance.
END OF CHAPTER
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