NOVEL ONLINE FREE Chapter 26: Chapter 25: Wiping North America Off the Map in a Day? Is That Impressive?
Chapter 25: Wiping North America Off the Map in a Day? Is That Impressive?
Rita wasn't sure if the footage on screen was an actual combat transmission from Major Himeko and Kiana in New Zealand.
But one thing was clear—everyone in this livestream was completely clueless about the Honkai.
If they truly understood what Herrschers and Honkai were…
There's no way they'd stay this calm.
Now then… If I can figure out their real identities…
And use just a "little" force to ensure their silence…
Then Lord Otto can rest easy.
Rita plotted in her mind.
She had no idea that this chatroom was filled with:
A naturally awakened Stigmata user. A MANTIS from Project MOTH. The future Herrscher of Rebirth. …And possibly a few more terrifying individuals.
『Maintaining elegance is a maid's duty:』 "Such an impressive sense of humor. The streamer must be a very cheerful person."
"More or less," Hokuto replied casually. "Aside from playing games, I also chat and joke around from time to time."
『my favorite sister Bronya:』 "Umm… big brother, what does 'summoning Shenron to make a wish' mean? I didn't understand that joke… Am I out of the loop?"
"Ah…"
Hokuto suddenly realized something.
Right. This world doesn't have Dragon Ball.
No wonder that joke flopped so hard…
"Ahaha, don't worry about it. Just something I said offhand."
Not wanting to get into an awkward explanation, Hokuto quickly moved on and clicked forward to continue the story.
But just then…
A familiar pink-colored message floated onto the screen.
『pink fairy lady:』 "You seem like you'd get along very well with a certain friend of mine~"
Hokuto immediately tensed up.
Whenever she says 'a friend'…
It's always someone dangerous.
"Who's this friend of yours?"
『pink fairy lady:』 "A cold, cool, and mysterious boy~ He's not very expressive, but he's actually quite nice once you get to know him. Since your personalities match so well, I think you two would really get along."
Cold? Cool? Not expressive?
…KEVIN KASLANA.
Hokuto immediately figured it out.
And he immediately panicked.
Elysia, I beg you—
Please don't casually invite a prehistoric war machine into my stream.
"Maybe…" He responded vaguely.
『pink fairy lady:』 "Shall I invite him next time?"
"Oh, sure, sure—NO!!!"
『pink fairy lady:』 "Hmm? So is it yes or no?"
IT'S A NO! ABSOLUTELY NO!
Hokuto felt a cold sweat forming.
If Kevin joined this stream, he'd probably just sit there silently.
But if he started asking questions about Honkai, Stigmata, or Herrschers…
I am so screwed.
"If your friend is busy, maybe it's best not to bother him…"
『pink fairy lady:』 "Oh? Hehe~ Are you embarrassed? Alright, alright, I understand. (＃^.^＃)"
You understand NOTHING!!!
Hokuto felt an overwhelming sense of helplessness.
This must be how Mei felt dealing with Elysia in Elysium Everlasting…
"Alright, alright, enough chit-chat. Let's continue the story…"
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He checked the time—
Thursday night, 7:42 PM. Account Level: 16. Level 18 unlocks Open World Mode.
Since Open World quests refresh on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, if he could hit Level 18 before Saturday, he'd unlock a full cycle of weekly missions.
For now, priority is leveling up!
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Hokuto tapped the screen, resuming the mission briefing.
[Himeko, what exactly is the Gem of Desire?]
[Fourteen years ago, Schicksal obtained three high-density Honkai energy crystals. One of them was the Gem of Desire.]
[Three years ago, Schicksal attempted a top-secret project to develop a weapon using the crystal—something strong enough to rival a Herrscher. But the experiment failed.]
[Since then, the Gem of Desire has been stored at the Oceania Branch.]
[That's all I know.]
[In that case, let's retrieve it ASAP!]
Himeko's description was reasonable.
It was the most Schicksal's mid-level officers could know.
But for some viewers in the chat, it only raised more questions.
『my favorite sister Bronya:』 "Big brother streamer, I have a question…"
"Oh? What is it?"
『my favorite sister Bronya:』 "Fourteen years ago… Where did Schicksal find the Gem of Desire?"
Hokuto nearly spat out his drink.
『pink fairy lady:』 "Oh my~ Such a clever little observer~ You've spotted the hidden detail so easily."
DAMN IT, ELYSIA!
Seele, completely unaware, was flustered by the compliment.
『my favorite sister Bronya:』 "E-Eh?! N-No, I-I…!"
『pink fairy lady:』 "Fufu~ Are you embarrassed too?"
『my favorite sister Bronya:』 "T-That's not it! Miss, you…!"
Jesus Christ… now she's teasing Seele too?
Hokuto facepalmed.
If these two ever met in Elysium Everlasting, it'd look exactly like this…
"Alright, alright, let's not get sidetracked."
"Seele, that's a good question. But we don't know the answer yet—maybe the game will explain later."
『my favorite sister Bronya:』 "Oh… okay."
With that, Hokuto continued the story.
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The screen displayed Teresa in a holographic call.
[Kiana~ I heard you were curious about the ghost battleship. I've got the analysis results right here~]
[Aunt Te— No, Teresa-chan is the best~]
[Hmph! Anyway, our analysis shows that the battleship was never fully activated.
[Out of 24 anti-gravity engines, only one was running. All weapon systems were offline.
[If all its weapons were operational, it could wipe out North America in a single day.]
『today's performance was less than perfect:』 "One day? Is… is that impressive?"
The entire chat: "..."
Hokuto stared at the screen.
…Did she just say 'is that impressive'?!
Does this mean… In the Previous Era, they had weapons STRONGER than this?!
End of Chapter 25