Honkai: Strijder (Honkai Impact 3 Male MC)

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Layer upon layer of sealed metal liquid tanks, with wispy flesh decomposition floating within, were completely drained of their contents by the powerful digestion fluid injected into the tanks, accompanied by the sound of air pressure being released, thoroughly emptying the chamber.

Thud! Thud!

Hera tapped on the specially made glass window of the chamber, gazing at the empty experimental tank, and let out a slow sigh.

"As expected, Soulium isn't meant to serve as insurance; it simply can't prevent the rampant mutation of the Judgement-class Honkai Beast genes. Sigurd brought it into the experiment chamber without incident, but afterwards, the Soulium vanished into thin air. If it's not for insurance, then there's only one possibility..."

"Sigurd has already incorporated the Soulium into his body."

The golden-haired man, hands behind his back, added softly.

Hera turned to look at him, and they gazed at each other for a moment before Otto rubbed his temples and looked away.

"Using two bodies simultaneously does feel quite uncomfortable!" (x2)

This was the result of the research on Gray Serpent consciousness network. Of course, the original Otto could also manage to operate multiple bodies simultaneously, but complete synchronization of consciousness was not easily achievable and would consume a lot of mental energy.

Now, Gray Serpent had filled in the final piece of the puzzle for Otto, enabling him to achieve a networked consciousness and effortlessly synchronize the operation of all his bodies.

So, although he appeared to have two bodies now, Hera and Otto were essentially one person, utilizing a single connected consciousness.

"Lord Otto."

"What is it?" (x2)

A man and a woman, their voices simultaneously responded to Amber, leaving the typically composed and indifferent perfect assistant feeling unusually flustered.

"Um, the underground base of the Far East Branch has been emptied."

"Oh? Who did it? Does Theresa know what happened?"

Otto asked calmly.

Hera, meanwhile, operated the computer, meticulously examining a series of previous experimental data, conducting further analysis and confirmation.

Glancing at Hera's figure, Amber replied to Otto, "It was the Hive System's doing; it should be Lord Sigurd's handiwork. As for Lady Theresa, she knows nothing about it."

"Then it's fine."

Otto said indifferently.

In fact, besides wanting to study his consciousness network, tying Gray Serpent back was also because he held significant importance to Sigurd.

Don't forget, the Hive System itself is a large interconnected network. Once Gray Serpent's consciousness network is decrypted by Sigurd, Otto had no doubt that the Hive System would undergo a significant upgrade.

In that case, perhaps the next time they meet, every worker bee would become an extension of Sigurd's consciousness - the thought was terrifying, and Otto could scarcely imagine it.

After becoming a Fusion Warrior, Sigurd had effectively filled in the final weakness of his mortal body. Although he still lacked in some aspects, he had become a formidable opponent that Otto had to take seriously.

Now that he was an opponent, it was only natural to strike at him at the right time, delaying his progress. Sigurd clearly understood this point and willingly handed Gray Serpent over to Otto. So, reciprocity was only natural.

It was just a production base for extracting the blood of the Schariac Saints; if Sigurd liked it, he could have it.

"I think I can understand Sigurd's state of mind now."

Hera suddenly looked up, letting out a long sigh.

Otto stroked his chin, expressing his astonishment, "By using Benares as the main body It gave Sigurd new body the characteristics of being half-Herrscher and half-Judgement-class Honkai Beast, he would have nearly insurmountable immortality and resilience, combined with his compatibility with multiple Herrscher cores, and further adaptability to decay through the integration of Soulium into the body..."

"All the pieces of the puzzle have come together, and that is..."

"The 'Hollow Armor'!" (x2)

Otto and Hera looked at each other, both wearing nearly identical smiles of satisfaction.

The "Hollow Armor," the masterpiece of Dr. Mei, the greatest scientist of the Previous Era, it's a God Key that is not embedded by any of the Previous Era Herrscher Core, but is compatible with all of them.

Moreover, unlike the normal God Keys, which can only harness the power of certain Herrschers, the user of the "Hollow Armor," as long as the body can withstand the ramapging Honkai Energy that would invade their body, would be no different than a Herrscher, minus the constant voice of the Will of Honkai of course.

"To complete this plan, he asked for the 'Gem of Desire' from me early on, the 'Gem of Conquest,' are mingling near him 24/7, and via K-423, he also have the Core Herrscher of the Void in his hand."

"He began to implement this plan on his way back then. Because if it were now, I would never allow him to take any of the Gem. With the uncertainty of his ability to simultaneously accommodate multiple gems, each additional one increases the level of threat by a dimension."

"I finally understand his plan, but it's too late. Now, multiple gems have gathered around him. If he goes all in - Sigurd, with three gems in hand, is much more dangerous than Sirin in her full power."

"Unlike Sirin, Sigurd will become stronger because he knows how to wield his power effectively. And evidently, Sigurd has also taken into account the compatibility issues of the God Keys; the characteristics of Benares are simply the optimal solution to counteracting the side effects of the God Keys."

"Three Herrscher cores, plus two God Keys, and he's not satisfied yet. He even found my old friend; I don't know if he's already mastered the 'Tai Xu Sword Qi' and 'Six Fists stances,' or not, but he definitely hasn't come away empty-handed."

"Oh, almost forgot, the Core of the Herrscher of Logic is also one of his reserves, which makes him even more formidable."

"No wonder he let me take Gray Serpent so easily, he doesn't care about the upgrade of the Hive System. He himself is the greatest threat."

Otto and Hera, each with their words, outlined Sigurd's comprehensive calculation. Their keen interest, even excitement, could be faintly heard, but there was no hint of fear.

Then, Otto turned to Amber and asked, "By the way, where is Welt now?"

"According to the latest intelligence, he's in the Far East, and judging by the direction he's heading, he should be heading towards the 'Saint Freya' Academy."

"Saint Freya? Theresa?"

Otto frowned.

If the destination is 'Saint Freya,' the only possibility Otto could think of was this. Apart from his beloved granddaughter, there shouldn't be anything of interest to Welt in such a place, right?

"Lord Otto, how should we deal with this?"

"Well, let me think. I seem to have not had afternoon tea with Theresa in a long time, haven't I?"

"To be precise, the last time was five years ago, Lord Otto."

"Five years... isn't that perfect then? This way, Theresa can meet her dear friend Cecilia distant cousin (Hera), and I can hold Theresa, who I've missed for so long. It's killing two birds with one stone!"

Hera gracefully twirled, her magnificent red dress dancing lightly in the air, resembling an innocent princess.

"Amber, looking like this, do you think she will let me hug and cuddle her?"

"If you go as Lady Cecilia's aunt, undoubtedly, Lady Theresa won't resist too much."

"Then it's settled. Bring Rita and Durandal as well. How can the current head of the Schariac family travel without maids and knights?"

Hera smiled as she finalized her identity setting.

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