[Ryuga: "Encountering trouble? I can help. However, with your world being so distant, there are limitations to what I can do."]
Before March 7th could respond, Ryuga sent another message.
[Ryuga: "I can bestow upon you a divine protection. With this protection, the bracelet I gave you earlier will be able to exert my power, enough to handle most dangers."]
[Ryuga: "However, the condition is—you must call my true name when using it, and cannot use this power lightly. Additionally, each use will deepen the connection between you and my divine essence, so use it cautiously."]
Seeing these words, March 7th immediately understood.
This was a power with side effects.
From Ryuga-sama's tone, the side effects probably weren't minor.
"But what choice do I have?"
The pink-haired girl bit her lip lightly.
If this were just about herself, she'd rather not use such dangerous power.
But now it involved the lives of others at the space station. She couldn't just stand by.
[March 7th: "I understand! Thank you, Ryuga-sama!"]
After thanking him, she accepted Ryuga's divine protection without hesitation.
The next moment, the bracelet on her wrist grew slightly warm.
March 7th could clearly sense that as long as she called that name, incredibly powerful force would descend.
However, thinking about the side effects, she still felt somewhat uneasy.
She steeled herself and asked one more question:
[March 7th: "Um, Ryuga-sama, may I ask what the side effects are?"]
[Ryuga: "Each time you use this power, your faith in me will deepen. Eventually, you may become my believer."]
[Ryuga: "Additionally, frequent use may cause your body to gradually adapt to my divine essence, bringing certain changes."]
Reading between the lines, March 7th understood.
Using this power might turn her into Ryuga-sama's follower, and might even cause some physical mutations.
"Mutations..."
She looked down at herself, then thought of Jibril's wings and halo.
Would she grow wings too?
"Well, wings might actually be pretty..."
Shaking her head to dispel these random thoughts, March 7th took a deep breath.
Compared to letting innocent people die, these side effects were acceptable.
She could just use it less frequently!
After making up her mind, March 7th put away her phone and opened the door.
Outside, Himeko and the others were still waiting.
"Little March, what method did you find?"
Seeing her come out, Himeko asked with concern.
"I got help from a very powerful person! Aunt Himeko, trust me!"
March 7th revealed a confident smile.
"This time, we'll definitely resolve the crisis!"
Seeing her determined expression, Himeko hesitated before nodding.
"Alright, I believe you. But remember—if you encounter danger, you must tell us immediately."
"Mm! I will!"
March 7th nodded vigorously.
Soon, the Astral Express changed course, heading toward the Herta Space Station at maximum speed.
During the journey, March 7th briefly explained the chat group situation to everyone.
As expected, this revelation shocked them all.
Especially Welt Yang—hearing that other worlds existed and could be freely visited left him stunned.
"A chat group connecting different worlds... this is even more fantastical than Honkai."
He pushed up his glasses, his expression complex.
As someone who'd experienced the Honkai world, he thought he'd seen enough of the bizarre and supernatural.
But a chat group was still beyond his imagination.
"Little March, the person helping you—is he reliable?"
Himeko asked the key question.
"Very reliable! Ryuga-sama is super strong, and he's a good person!"
March 7th spoke with certainty.
"He even gave me this bracelet as a gift. It contains his power!"
She showed off the bracelet on her wrist.
Himeko examined it carefully, sensing the tremendous energy within, and nodded slightly.
"Indeed very powerful. But Little March, you must be careful. This level of power definitely has a price."
"I know! Ryuga-sama already warned me. I'll only use it in emergencies!"
March 7th nodded earnestly.
Just then, Pom-Pom's voice rang out:
"We're approaching the Herta Space Station! Everyone prepare—Pom!"
Hearing this, everyone's expressions turned serious.
Through the window, they could see the space station ahead, surrounded by countless dark
warships.
That was the Anti-Matter Legion's fleet.
And at the fleet's center, an enormous monster slowly stirred.
Its body was large enough to crush planets, covered in dark carapace, emanating devastating aura.
"That's... a Doomsday Beast!"
Dan Heng's expression changed dramatically.
Even through the window, he could feel that monster's terrifying pressure.
This was a weapon of war created by the Destruction Aeon specifically to annihilate civilizations.
"March, Dan Heng, prepare for combat!"
Himeko drew her chainsaw greatsword, flames igniting on the blade.
"Welt, you and I will handle the Doomsday Beast. March and Dan Heng, clear out the surrounding Anti-Matter Legion troops!"
"Understood!"
Everyone responded in unison.
The Astral Express rushed into the battlefield.
The battle erupted instantly!
March 7th drew her bow, ice arrows flying like rain.
Each arrow precisely hit a target, freezing Anti-Matter Legion soldiers into ice sculptures.
However, there were simply too many enemies.
No matter how many she shot down, more swarmed in.
"This isn't working!"
March 7th gritted her teeth.
At this rate, before they could rescue the space station, they'd be overwhelmed by numbers.
She glanced at the bracelet on her wrist, hesitating.
Should she use that power?
But Ryuga-sama said not to use it lightly...
Just as she wavered, a thunderous roar erupted.
The Doomsday Beast moved!
Its massive claw swung toward the Astral Express!
"Not good!"
Himeko's expression changed drastically.
She immediately activated her power, flames forming a barrier before the train.
BOOM—!!!
The tremendous impact made the entire train shake violently.
The flame barrier cracked with visible fissures.
"This thing's power... is stronger than intelligence suggested!"
Welt's expression turned grave.
He activated the Star of Eden, gravity distorting to slow the Doomsday Beast's movements.
But this was merely delaying the inevitable.
The Doomsday Beast's power far exceeded expectations!
"Damn it!"
Seeing the situation deteriorate, March 7th finally made up her mind.
She raised her right hand, the bracelet glowing brilliantly.
Then she called out that name:
"I seek the protection of the God of War and Victory—Ryuga!"
The moment the name was spoken, blinding radiance erupted from the bracelet!
A massive magic circle unfolded in the starry sky.
Within the circle, a giant flaming sword slowly materialized.
That sword was thousands of meters long, burning with golden-red sacred flames.
Just its appearance made the surrounding Anti-Matter Legion begin to collapse!
"What... what is this?!"
Everyone on the Astral Express was stunned.
Even the Doomsday Beast seemed to sense danger, letting out an uneasy roar.
"Burn away—all evil and disaster!"
March 7th swung her hand down.
The giant sword followed her motion, slashing down!
BOOM—!!!
The Doomsday Beast didn't even have time to resist before being split in two by the sword!
Not only that—the sword's aftershocks continued spreading outward.
All Anti-Matter Legion warships within range turned to ash!
A single strike cleared the entire battlefield!
Deathly silence.
Everyone stared at this scene, speechless.
That overwhelming Doomsday Beast... was killed in one hit?
"Little March... that was..."
Himeko's voice trembled slightly.
"That was... Ryuga-sama's power..."
March 7th panted, her face somewhat pale.
Just using it once had consumed enormous amounts of her energy.
But more importantly—
She could feel it.
Something within her was changing.
The bracelet on her wrist grew warmer, as if resonating with something.
And in her mind, that name became even clearer.
Ryuga—
"Was this... what Ryuga-sama meant by side effects?"
March 7th thought silently.
She could feel her faith in Ryuga deepening.
It was like—her soul was being dyed in his colors.
"But... it's okay."
The girl looked at the now-safe space station and revealed a smile.
"At least, I protected everyone."
At that moment, urgent communication came from the space station:
"Astral Express, thank you for your assistance! But we have an emergency—please come to the space station immediately!"
"An emergency? What happened?"
Himeko asked quickly.
"We... we found a girl! She appeared out of nowhere, and her body is sealed in ice!"
Hearing this, March 7th's expression changed.
A girl sealed in ice?
Why did that sound so familiar?
Could it be—another her?!
To be continued…