After asking Tachibana Koneko a few questions about Divine Relics, she left.
After Tachibana Koneko left, Inaba Tsukiyo went outside the house and set up barriers in different corners. Although her hearing was very sharp, some people could move silently, and she had to prevent such situations.
This was a world with demons, who knew if some powerful demon might appear.
"This world... is truly interesting. Demons, gods, angels, Fallen Angels, hehe~ So the magic flowing in the air is due to this reason?"
"Yes. To avoid being forgotten by humans, they actually make demons interact with humans by granting wishes. It's truly fascinating."
Herrscher Tsukiyo materialized a figure and sat beside Inaba Tsukiyo. Although Inaba Tsukiyo's figure was petite, because this was a single-seater sofa, it still felt a bit too crowded for two identical people.
Although it was a materialized body, it could still touch the other's body.
Watching Herrscher Tsukiyo, with an appearance identical to her own, doing strange things, Inaba Tsukiyo's mood was truly very complex.
She remembered what another Yoshino had told her before, to fully accept Herrscher Tsukiyo's existence.
Therefore, she did not stop Herrscher Tsukiyo's actions, but instead, with a flushed face, allowed the other to hug her.
"You seem very interested in this world too. What? Aren't you going to play your game?"
"Staying in the inner world playing games all the time still gets tiring. Although I don't have a concept of death, playing too many games makes me want something new."
Herrscher Tsukiyo pouted. She only played games back then because she had nothing to do. If it weren't for Victorica, she would have died of boredom.
Other worlds were not like this one, which had a very complex power system. She wanted to see what wonderful existences and powerful combat forces this world had.
"Oh right, I discovered something. It's about the 'Divine Relic' that the little cat mentioned. Hehe~ I didn't expect my power to be strengthened to such an extent in this world."
"'Divine Relic'? Do you know something? Why did Koneko call this weapon a 'Divine Relic' when she obtained the Starlight Vortex? This is clearly a weapon developed by scientists in the Honkai World to fight against Honkai."
A weapon developed based on the technology left over from the previous civilization era, that was the physical form of the Starlight Vortex.
"Yes, that was indeed a weapon developed by humans to fight Honkai. But did you forget something? How was that gauntlet made?"
"How... was it made? I used the power of the Herrscher of Reason, because I knew the structure of the weapon, so... could it be..."
Thinking about Tachibana Koneko's description of the 'Divine Relic' to her, Inaba Tsukiyo caught a very crucial point.
'Divine Relic' is made by gods, which means that the weapon Inaba Tsukiyo created through the Herrscher of Reason's ability can be called a 'Divine Relic'?
Inaba Tsukiyo looked at Herrscher Tsukiyo in disbelief, who nodded with a grin.
"It seems you've figured it out too. Weapons created through the First Herrscher's ability will not disappear unless the Herrscher dies. That is to say, a part of the Herrscher's power is within the weapon."
"Coupled with the fact that this world's system is different from that world's, the Herrscher's power has been correspondingly strengthened. The weapons originally created in that world have thus become what is called a 'Divine Relic'."
"...So, a Herrscher is equivalent to a god in this world?"
After thinking for a moment, Inaba Tsukiyo asked hesitantly.
If that were truly the case, wouldn't it mean that if she created a Herrscher in this world, a god outside of this world's system would be born?
If that were truly the case, then it would be too terrifying. Powers from different systems, this was a very dangerous thing.
Inaba Tsukiyo was very clear about this. If the Herrscher's power was truly that terrifying, then she might become an object that all forces in this world would want to win over, or an object of destruction.
"You're overthinking it. Do you really think a Herrscher is a god? Even if, due to different systems, a Herrscher's power can be strengthened in this world, it is far from reaching that level."
Herrscher Tsukiyo rolled over and lay on Inaba Tsukiyo's fair thighs, unable to resist rubbing Inaba Tsukiyo's thigh and sniffing deeply with her nose.
Just as she was about to roll over to look at her body, Inaba Tsukiyo reached out and stopped Herrscher Tsukiyo's movement.
"Don't go too far. I want to get along with you. But if you do anything excessive to me, I will get angry."
She would absolutely not allow any crossing of the line. She had just made plans to get along peacefully with Herrscher Tsukiyo, but it hadn't reached the point of compromising her integrity.
"Alright, I understand."
Herrscher Tsukiyo didn't insist either. She was already very satisfied with the current level. If she went too far, it might have a negative effect.
She wasn't in a hurry either. After all, she was inside Inaba Tsukiyo, and had plenty of time to spend with Inaba Tsukiyo. She didn't think Inaba Tsukiyo wouldn't eventually get along with her.
Having seen Inaba Tsukiyo's memories, she knew very well that the way to conquer Inaba Tsukiyo was through a little bit of intimate interaction, to make Inaba Tsukiyo accustomed to her behavior.
Habit... hehe~ This was one of the most terrifying human behaviors Herrscher Tsukiyo had learned about.
Humans can, through habit, slowly adapt to very harsh environments, and slowly adapt to difficult lives.
Of course, this behavior doesn't necessarily bring benefits. She had seen many humans who, because they were used to a pampered environment in the past, became accustomed to a certain specific cognition when their future lives changed drastically, and therefore couldn't change.
What she wanted to do was make Inaba Tsukiyo accustomed to her presence, accustomed to any intimate actions she took towards her.
Then, through various events, she would gradually transform this habit into a specific recognition, slowly becoming an indispensable part of Inaba Tsukiyo's existence.
Why would she have such a thought? As the will of honkai, she should have wanted to eradicate the human era and return the world to its original state. Why was she so concerned about Inaba Tsukiyo, a 'former' human?
'It seems... I've also been infected without realizing it? Truly, I never thought that I, as the will of honkai, would have such a day.'
"Oh, right, where was I just now? I forgot."
Where had she left off? Because of this unexpected turn, she had forgotten what she was discussing with Inaba Tsukiyo earlier.
"You said that a Herrscher in this world cannot be considered a god. Even if their power is enhanced, they cannot reach the level of a god. You, don't forget important things."
She couldn't help but tap Herrscher Tsukiyo's head. Was this one putting all her information into strange things? She really didn't know what to say.
"Oh, I remember. Hehe~ Just as I said, it's impossible for a Herrscher to become a god. Ultimately, a Herrscher is just a human to whom I bestowed power. Even if they tear apart their human hearts, they are still essentially human. It's just that a partial consciousness of Honkai has altered their values."
"In games you've played, there are some highly skilled humans who, through superb forging techniques, create so-called divine artifacts. Their abilities, far surpassing others, are like the power I bestow."
"...In other words, the one who can truly be called a god is you, the will of honkai... Is that right?"
Since the power held by a Herrscher is bestowed by the will of honkai, then she, as the one who grants the power, could be called a god.
Herrscher Tsukiyo could already be considered the consciousness of the planet, and it was not inconceivable for such an existence to be defined as life.
"Hehe~ You're not wrong. I am a god. For this world, I am a god. However, you need to know one thing. You are not a god, even if I am inside you, as a part of you, it's the same."
Herrscher Tsukiyo said with a somewhat serious expression, a change from her usual playful smile.
Even though she had become a part of Inaba Tsukiyo, Inaba Tsukiyo could not be considered a god in this world.
Her existence was like the Herrscher of Finality who destroyed the previous civilization; the strongest Herrscher, and the highest representative of her will of honkai.
"Your current situation can only infinitely approach that of a god. You need an opportunity, an opportunity that allows you to become like me. It's just... what this opportunity is, I don't know either."
Herrscher Tsukiyo had never encountered such a situation, so she didn't know how to make Inaba Tsukiyo become an existence like her.
Herrscher Tsukiyo's words made Inaba Tsukiyo fall into thought.
She remembered that Yoshino had once told her to fully accept Herrscher Tsukiyo's existence. Did this sentence have some hidden meaning?
Thinking this, Inaba Tsukiyo reached out and grabbed Herrscher Tsukiyo's wrist. Under Herrscher Tsukiyo's puzzled gaze, she injected her magic into her body.
As she injected her magic into Herrscher Tsukiyo's body, the Honkai Energy within Herrscher Tsukiyo reacted.
Inaba Tsukiyo's magic acted like a bridge, connecting the two of them, and their magic began to flow between them.
"This..."
Herrscher Tsukiyo felt the Honkai Energy within her with some surprise. This was the first time she had experienced this feeling.
The Honkai Energy within her and Inaba Tsukiyo's magic formed a cycle and began to develop towards fusion.
But this did not last long. After only a few seconds, Inaba Tsukiyo felt a pushing force that bounced her magic out of Herrscher Tsukiyo's body, causing her to wince and shake her hand.
"Although I have a bit of an idea, it will take a long time to achieve this goal."
"What does it matter? After all, what we lack least is time, isn't it?"
"...Yes, what we lack least is time."
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