"You really are reckless. First, understand your own identity."
With the beeping sound of the vital signs monitor, Mei sat by the bed, resting her head, looking at the man leaning against the headboard.
The Minerva had retreated to near the coastline, and she finally found time to "visit the sick." Of course, the visiting hours were strictly regulated by the attending physician, Mobius.
Unfortunately, Mobius authority had long since vanished, because Elysia had been in the sickroom for half a day, filling half a trash can with apple peels. Coughing several times was useless, and she was even asked in return, "If your throat isn't comfortable, I'll peel a pear for you," and immediately went aside to heal her internal injuries.
"It was just a coincidence that led to more coincidences, and when have I not won by taking risks?" Ryan said with a smile, opening his mouth, and an apple was naturally fed to him. Then, the remaining half was thrown back and instantly disappeared into Elysia small mouth.
"The first half of that sentence is highly questionable. I don't believe you didn't anticipate certain 'coincidences,' but I strongly agree with the second half, because your ability to reach this point is inherently due to your courage and combativeness."
Mei waved her hand, indicating she wouldn't eat, but in fact, seeing Ryan appearance, she breathed a sigh of relief. It was expected that this man wouldn't get out of bed. Surrounded by a group of beautiful girls all day, no man would want to get up.
"But I still have to remind you, you are now the Supreme Commander of the Moth of Divine Will. Your value is indescribable. I think it's more appropriate for others to bear the same risks. Or is your ideal for everyone to survive and perform a reunion play?"
The girl remained rational, even appearing unsentimental, but Mobius, who was healing her internal injuries nearby, secretly glanced over.
In the confidential archives of the "Fire Seed Project," Ryan existence was the top priority. There were even emergency plans in place: if the war went badly, he would be kicked into the Sea Of Quanta.
Ryan was unaware of this secret and argued, "I'm not as naive as you think. I just feel that this approach is more efficient, and the results are also good."
"But the risk assessment is too high; we cannot be solely result-oriented."
"I am a consequentialist, Mei. Sometimes you should be more optimistic." Ryan frowned, his tone deepening.
Mei stared back without hesitation, saying coldly, "Sorry, the situation of having to dispatch the Minerva urgently doesn't make me optimistic."
"Hey, I'm your superior. You don't need to tell me how to do my job."
"Excessive bravery is foolishness. Such a superior should be corrected."
"Alright, alright, what are you two arguing about? Ryan, you can't be so fierce to girls." Elysia gently patted the bed, then turned to Mei, "You too, isn't it good that the results are good? Why keep dwelling on it?"
The two glaring at each other immediately turned their heads. Honestly, within the Moth of Divine Will, few could withstand the combined glare of Ryan and Mei, but Elysia just puffed out her chest, and both of them deflated.
This pink fairy lacked common sense, and lecturing her was a waste of breath.
With such an interruption, the minor unpleasantness passed. Mei couldn't do without Ryan bravery, and Ryan also had to rely on this smartest human.
"Visiting hours are over. Anything else can wait until tomorrow." Mobius reminded them for the umpteenth time from the side.
"I've already read Sakura summarized report. A few conjectures are very interesting."
"Hey, are you even listening to me?"
Mei directly ignored her, adjusting her glasses: "As expected, Honkai is playing dirty again, secretly bringing down the Tenth Herrscher. This targeting is fatal, because an additional Herrscher would overturn the entire plan."
"This is indeed targeted, even the Tenth Herrscher itself came for me." Ryan replied faintly, even feeling a chill run down his spine thinking about it now.
Super high magic resistance, not weak in close combat, and even able to absorb, store, and release the authorities of other Herrschers.
"Fortunately, it hasn't fully matured yet, otherwise the probability of an incident would greatly increase, and this also gave us a warning."
"Herrschers are not only limited to ordinary people as carriers; Fusion Warriors are more effective, as they already have a certain foundation." Mei continued, sighing: "It seems the 'Prism Project' will need to be rearranged."
The Prism Project was to monitor all high Honkai energy resistance existences worldwide. The Moth of Divine Will spent a lot of resources on genetic testing; for example, Rin, Griseo, and others were high-risk individuals.
But the Tenth Herrscher broke this stereotype. Even if Ryan and Mei speculated that Fusion Warriors becoming Herrschers required subjective intent, there were already a bunch of traitors on the Herrscher side.
"Honkai exploited the division within the Moth of Divine Will, truly a terrifying chess player, always able to turn disadvantages into advantages." Ryan rested his hands on the bandages around his abdomen, speaking with a self-deprecating tone: "Honkai energy is omnipotent, and our understanding is still too limited. However, this also indirectly indicates that Kalpas message had some truth to it."
Facing Mei, he could speak the truth; there was no way to hide it anyway.
"What Honkai wants is merely an embrace. It's truly a perfect excuse for the surrender faction, and it does have some truth, but I cannot gamble with an existence that cannot be communicated with." Mei appeared very resolute.
"No wavering at all? You're not like me; you have a chance."
The girl coldly glanced at him, giving only one reason: "I love Kevin. I don't want to become an emotionless machine, and I certainly don't want to entrust my fate to the enemy's hands."
Ryan smiled. This reason was enough. No matter how calm Mei was, she was a human being with a perfect body and mind. Embracing Honkai, how would one embrace it, and what would one become after embracing it?
These unknowns, no one was willing to experience firsthand.
"Then let's treat it as a psychological tactic, but we must be prepared. I always feel that this complements the Tenth Herrscher, although the latter's growth is unique to its authority."
Bringing down an authority was much easier than a complete Herrscher, and Fusion Warriors already had a certain carrying capacity and combat power, so Mei certainly wouldn't overlook that.
"Then the 'Minerva' will cancel its return trip, and we'll also have to change our original plan."
According to their original plan, they wouldn't launch a fierce assault on the Herrscher nest. They needed something to hold the Herrscher in check and couldn't hit them too hard, forcing Honkai to overturn the table.
But now it was different. That Tenth Herrscher clearly looked like it was going to cause a major incident. If they indulged it further, problems could truly arise.
"Where are we headed now?"
"Near the Atlantic Cape, about a thousand kilometers from Rio."
A thousand kilometers? A thousand kilometers!
Ryan silently counted for a few seconds, then suddenly widened his eyes, gently patting the bed, startling Elysia.
"Commence battle. Let's make them bleed heavily."
Beep—Beep—Beep—
Piercing alarm bells rang out, and the corridor was filled with the sound of military boots. Not long after Ryan left, he returned with a group of people.
The [True Self], [Infinity], [Crimson], and [Floating Life] — a total of four brigades bared their fangs. It was no wonder the Herrschers began their hunt without complete preparation, because an opportunity lost would not return. Once Ryan approached with a formidable formation, taking his life would be exceedingly difficult.
With Elysia and Sakura, nearly three hundred Fusion Warriors were ready for battle, and the Atlantic Fleet had also been called in. At a glance, it was a magnificent scene of war.
Dozens of steel battleships cut through the waves, their VLS, like chocolate bars, opened. Gigantic aerial battleships hovered overhead, and Honkai energy array cannons were already deployed.
The war had lasted for several years, yet humanity showed no signs of weakening. On the contrary, due to Ryan reforms, they had become more united. This scale of combat power only accounted for one-third of the entire Moth of Divine Will.
"If you ask me, we should just directly storm Rio and slaughter all the Herrschers. Why waste time?"
Isha stood at the bow, her hair fluttering in the whistling sea wind.
"The higher-ups have their considerations. A preemptive strike isn't bad." Ato whistled, feeling inspired, but couldn't find many words, so he scratched his head: "This is the rhythm of a war of attrition. Sigh, I was planning to rush back for Griseo birthday."
"Captain, if your complaints reach Dr. Mei ears, you might be assigned to the Antarctic base." Anna, one of the twins, warned coldly, stroking the Soul Steel Chainsaw in her hand. "How long the fight lasts depends on whether those Herrschers are sensible enough. If they come out and fight us to the death, it'll save time."
Her tone was somewhat arrogant, representing the sentiments of most Fusion Warriors. They now had superior numbers and combat power, and they had endured the pain of the "Tempering Project," so they were looking for a place to vent.
In this area alone, there were five High-level Fusion Warriors, not including Ryan and Dr. Mei who were holding the line. A few of them against one Herrscher, they could definitely win.
Ato quickly shut his mouth. Just as he was about to tease the two young girls, a roaring sound made his ears buzz.
The fireworks display had begun.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh...
Hundreds of missiles spewed flames. They changed direction in the air, then split into three groups and flew into the distance. Countless fireballs rose beyond the horizon, turning that area into an inferno.
The explosion dispelled the clouds that had perpetually shrouded the area. Near-Earth satellites transmitted real-time images back. What was once a port city of hundreds of thousands of people, its residents had long since evacuated, allowing for unrestricted, full-scale firepower.
"Even the demolition fees were saved," Ato glanced at his information terminal, witnessing the destruction of one block after another. Honkai energy warheads scattered, leaving no trace of the Honkai Beasts and Deadwalkers hidden everywhere.
Complete annihilation. The city dissolved under the intense light. Before the missile's fireball could dissipate, a brilliant blue beam erupted from beneath their feet.
Woo—
The air shrieked. The roaring energy plunged into the horizon. As the ship's bow slowly turned, it wiped away everything in its path like an eraser.
The ground turned crimson, like a peeled pomegranate, taking on the texture of molten lava. A mere few seconds of strafing made the air scorching hot, and it wasn't over yet. The second round of saturation bombing had begun, and another cluster of pearl-like fireballs rose into the sky.
This kind of firepower, let alone Honkai Beasts, would even boil bacteria. Hen blinked.
That Ryan guy, he seems to be very angry?