Of course, many things were still happening in the outside world at this very moment.
The little white beast, Vya's transformed form, gracefully leaped over one collapsed wall after another, still in pursuit of the Herrscher.
She was almost upon her, just about to catch her.
With a low growl, she kicked off hard with her hind legs, her speed surging abruptly.
The distance between her and the Herrscher was shrinking rapidly.
Hah, got her!
It seemed the Herrscher had decided to gamble everything now.
She threw her arms wide, a violent torrent of air erupting from her body.
A fierce gale spread outward from her, forming a massive whirlwind.
Countless streams of air condensed into translucent blades, assaulting the white beast from all directions.
The little beast's advance was indeed noticeably hindered, but pink crystals began to surface on her body. They grew rapidly, forming a protective shell that blocked all subsequent attacks.
Seemingly angered, the white beast raised her head and roared again—such was the nature of a wild creature.
As if her patience had run out…
Her body began to swell, growing several times larger in an instant.
...
Meanwhile, Elysia was also making her way through the ruins.
This outing could be considered acting without orders, but now wasn't the time to think about the consequences.
Finding Vya was the most important thing.
Suddenly, the wind curtain rapidly expanded to this area!
Elysia quickly ducked behind cover, wrapping herself in crystals for good measure.
Thus, she avoided it.
In that case, the Herrscher and Vya should be in that direction.
Elysia thought to herself.
...
But when she reached the Herrscher's location, she witnessed this scene.
"Vya! Don't!"
The white beast's movements halted for a moment, her ears twitching toward the source of the voice.
But her beastly instinct soon prevailed. She opened her maw wide and, without hesitation, swallowed the Herrscher whole.
In an unnoticed instant, a faint glimmer flashed within the core of the Fourth Herrscher, and an almost invisible thread quietly connected to Vya.
"Vya!"
Elysia called out to the white beast.
She had a bad feeling about this—it was that 'Maheśvara' again.
This scene was all too familiar, just like when she first met Vya.
Back then, Vya had also emerged from within a Honkai beast, and now...
After swallowing the Herrscher, the white beast prepared to lie down and rest.
Hearing Elysia's call, she slowly turned her head.
Those huge pink eyes fixed on Elysia.
"Vya... come here."
Suppressing the unease in her heart, Elysia spoke as calmly as she could, slowly stepping forward.
The white beast sensed that this person before her was very important.
After a moment's hesitation, she finally took a step, moving toward Elysia.
"Thank goodness..."
Elysia finally let out a sigh of relief—at least Vya still recognized her.
If they had to fight like last time, she wasn't sure she could bring herself to do it...
"Grr..."
The white beast lowered her head before Elysia, letting out a low whine, as if trying to say something.
"Are you okay...? Is Vya alright?"
Elysia stepped closer, gently stroking the white beast's head with her hand.
A soft glow emanated from the point of contact.
"My, have you fallen asleep again?" Elysia said slowly. "Time to wake up, you little sleepyhead~"
Cracks began to appear on the white beast's shell.
A pink light shone through the fissures, growing brighter and brighter.
Finally, with a sound like shattering crystal, the shell completely fractured, revealing Vya and the Fourth Herrscher within.
...
"Sis...ter..."
Vya slowly opened her eyes. After bidding farewell to that sister named Cyrene,
she found herself now cradled in Elysia's arms.
Vya's eyes quickly brightened. "It's you, sister!"
"You're finally awake~ Is Vya okay?"
Elysia held her tightly, her voice tinged with unconcealed worry. "You really worried your sister, running off like that again~"
Only then did Vya realize she might have caused trouble again, her little face falling. "I'm sorry, sister... Did Vya do something wrong again...?"
Elysia looked at her pitiful expression, and her heart immediately softened. "Oh, as long as Vya is safe and sound."
She gently pinched Vya's cheek.
Elysia also realized that Vya's encounters with Herrschers were inevitable... Just what was going on? She'd have to ask Mobius when they got back.
"Really?"
"Of course! You're your sister's good little sister~"
"Mhm!"
But at that moment, Vya's expression suddenly turned somewhat uncomfortable.
"Vya? What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
Elysia asked hastily.
"Um... Vya is hungry..."
Vya said pitifully. The feeling of an empty stomach was unpleasant, and the hunger made Vya temporarily forget about the quill pen that had somehow appeared in her pocket.
Elysia breathed a sigh of relief, then got an idea. "Why don't you go back first and find Sister Mobius for something to eat? Your sister will come find you very soon."
"Ah... Sister, can't we go back together?"
Vya pouted, tugging on Elysia's sleeve, refusing to let go.
Vya hadn't forgotten that she had come out looking for Elysia in the first place.
"Your sister still has things to do~ Be good, Vya, hurry back now. And remember, be quick, don't let anyone see you~"
"Okay... Vya understands..."
Watching Vya's retreating figure, Elysia turned her gaze to the nearby Herrscher and Honkai beast, beginning to ponder how to report this incident to headquarters.
...
And so, the incident of the Fourth Herrscher came to an end. Although Elysia had acted without authorization, the final report stated that... she had simultaneously dealt with both the Honkai beast and the Herrscher. Naturally, it was considered a great achievement.
Elysia had once again resolved the recently appeared Herrscher. Already a star, her fame now soared to new heights...
A celebration banquet was being held in the base's conference room.
"Captain Elysia is truly amazing!"
"She took care of the Herrscher all by herself!"
"As expected of our ace!"
Although Elysia explained that she had intervened when the Honkai beast and the Herrscher had weakened each other, her squad members' admiration for her remained as boundless as a flowing river.
...
But at this moment, she and Mobius were watching Vya continuously eating the Honkai beast.
"Mobius, haven't you figured out the principle behind Vya transforming into that form yet?"
Mobius didn't even look up. "What? Does our 'great hero' think this is a simple matter?"
Her tone was naturally laced with obvious sarcasm.
Others might not know, but she knew very well.
"Mobius~ How can you say that?"
Elysia wasn't the least bit annoyed, instead blinking playfully. "Fine, I'll take it as you praising me♪~"
She continued, "I think someone as capable as you, Mobius, would surely find this easy~"
"Hmph!"
The two fell silent, watching Vya in the laboratory together.
Elysia let out a soft sigh. "Whatever she is... Vya is Vya."
"Alright, Elysia, stop being a nuisance here."
"Alright, alright~"
...
And at this moment, Vya still hadn't remembered the thing in her pocket...
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