Honkai Impact: Become Their Hero Chapter 474: Rimestar, Flamescion, and the Herrscher of Thun

Thank you, Welt. But the one who will beco the next Herrscher of Reason isn't ."

Elias took the Gem of Reason and toyed with it in his hand. The gray-white translucent Core was flawless, and like the Gem of Domination from the Herrscher of Dominance, it possessed a distributed structure.

"What? Not you?"

"Mm~ Do you really think that at this point, I still need to rely on this Gem of Reason to beco the Herrscher of Reason?"

Elias smiled and shook his head. He no longer needed a Herrscher Core. Authority had already beco his innate ability, and ever since he accomplished the great feat of constructing a world, he could clearly feel himself drawing closer and closer to the realm of "Truth."

If he could obtain both the Herrscher Core of Reason from the Previous Era and the one from the Current Era, then in an instant, Elias would ascend as the Herrscher of Truth.

But... even without that, it would not be long now.

"Giving this Core to right now would be a waste. I intend to hand it over to soone more suitable."

"...Sorry, Elias. At present, I cannot acknowledge anyone other than you as the next Herrscher of Reason. If the candidate isn't you, then I cannot give you the Core."

Welt shook his head seriously.

Anything else could be discussed. But this was the Gem of Reason entrusted to him by Joyce. He had to ensure that the next Herrscher of Reason was qualified and would not stray onto the wrong path.

"That's exactly how it should be. Let introduce her to you."

Elias nodded. As he spoke, he opened a spatial gate, reached inside, fumbled around for a mont, and then pulled out a cute yet utterly bewildered Bronya.

"I want my little duck to beco the next Herrscher of Reason."

"Bronya... Zaychik?"

Having once served as a history teacher at St. Freya Academy, Welt imdiately recognized her. But this ti, the kindness in his eyes was gone. His brows furrowed slightly as he scrutinized her.

Soon, Welt shook his head in mild dissatisfaction. First, he did not truly understand Bronya. Second, he did not think she was more suitable than Elias to inherit the na of the world.

"Don't be so quick to decide. Since your acknowledgnt is required, then feel free to test her. If my little duck passes, you'll give her the Core. If she fails, then pretend I never brought this up."

Elias raised a hand and gently patted Bronya's head, brimming with confidence.

"A test, hm? Very well. It's a deal."

This ti, Welt nodded. He was already quite old and had no intention of clinging stubbornly to power. Though there was so reluctance, if a suitable successor appeared, he would gladly relinquish the authority of the Herrscher of Reason.

"W-What is going on?"

Bronya's eyes widened. She could not even maintain her usual expressionless face. She had been attending class peacefully at the Academy when suddenly a hand had grabbed her from the Far East and carried her all the way to North Arica.

Before she could process what was happening, she heard Elias say he wanted her to beco the next Herrscher of Reason and asked Welt to test her.

Who am I? Where am I? What are you two trying to do?

Bronya stared at Elias blankly.

"Beco the Herrscher of Reason? Why so sudden?"

"Ahem. Little duck, look—Kiana and Raiden i both beca Herrschers ages ago. As one of the original trio, if you don't even have a Herrscher Core inside you, wouldn't that make you seem out of place?"

"Uh... why do we need to fit in over sothing like that? And what do you an original trio? We're not Honkai Pokémon. But... fine. Bronya accepts Mr. Welt's test. The position of Herrscher of Reason—Bronya is determined to claim it!"

Though still sowhat confused and at a loss, Bronya had grasped the key point—if she passed the test, she could inherit this Gem of Reason and beco the Herrscher of Reason.

If that was the case, there was nothing to hesitate over.

Bronya wanted this more than anything.

Lately, the Valkyrie dormitory had been filling up with more and more absurdly powerful rivals. With only Project Bunny and pure firepower, Bronya could barely beat anyone.

After all, everyone at ho was either a Herrscher, a MANTIS, or so other kind of monster. As one of the few ordinary humans in the dorm—alongside Hiko and Rita—Bronya had been feeling quite anxious.

Now that she had a chance to beco a Herrscher and receive an epic power boost, how could she possibly let it slip by?

Bronya clenched her small fists, her gaze toward Welt filled with firm resolve. Welt nodded in approval. Good ntal composure—that was exactly what was needed.

"Go, little duck! I believe in you. Don't be too nervous. Just treat it like taking a driver's license exam."

"A driver's license exam... that's a bit..."

Bronya could not help but laugh. Then she opened her arms and hugged the white-haired boy tightly. Instantly, she felt as though her energy had been fully restored—courage and motivation overflowing within her.

"By the way, Elias. This belongs to you."

"Hm? You don't want it?"

Elias looked at Welt in surprise as the latter handed back the Gem of Destruction. It was clearly the Herrscher Core most suited to him. Once fused, he would soar instantly.

"Sorry. Call it my stubbornness or my selfishness, but I don't want to beco any Herrscher other than the Herrscher of Reason. And besides... whether I possess that power or not no longer matters, does it?"

Welt smiled faintly. After letting go of two Herrscher Cores, he felt lighter than ever. It was about ti he retired early like the old gentleman next door.

If Bronya failed the test, then he would hand the Gem of Reason to Elias. As for himself... in the future, he would make animations, enjoy so drinks, and collect figures.

That was the life Welt Yang sought!

"...All right. Get so proper rest, Old Yang."

Elias nodded in admiration. There were not many people in this world who could refuse power. Welt's refusal was not born of weakness—rather, it was a kind of courage.

"Mm. Thank you, student Elias."

Welt also let out a breath of relief, looking at the white-haired youth before him with satisfaction. As long as Elias was here, he no longer needed to shoulder everything alone. The future could be entrusted to the younger generation.

This body, which had fought for nearly a century, could finally rest.

Of course, if one day the world needed him again, then Welt Yang would not hesitate to stand up once more—for humanity, he would rise again without a second thought.

Uh, wait... is this really okay?

Welt paused. Suddenly realizing sothing, he looked at Elias with a complicated expression.

Though Elias still appeared to be a young man, if his calculations were correct, Elias had fought for far longer than he had. This young savior had been battling from fifty thousand years ago until now.

When would he ever be able to truly rest?

Welt was startled to find that he could hardly imagine Elias living as an ordinary person.

He had always been soone utterly incompatible with the word "ordinary."

"Why are you looking at like that, Old Yang? Just to be clear, I don't swing that way... though if you're interested, I can always drag Otto Apocalypse over to keep you company."

Elias took several wary steps back. The look in Welt's eyes just now had felt oddly sentintal. If his girls looked at him like that, he would naturally welco it.

But Old Yang? Absolutely not. If Welt really were that kind of person, then Otto Apocalypse would definitely be his best match. Let him experience sothing even more terrifying than stellar annihilation.

"Cough! Elias, you've misunderstood."

"Mm. I sincerely hope so!"

Elias narrowed his eyes and replied gravely.

After that, he put away the Gem of Destruction.

Then he opened another spatial gate. This ti, he summoned Kiana, Raiden i, and Ana Schariac.

"Elias, did you call us over for sothing?" Kiana asked.

"I did. Sothing important. I think it's about ti I gave you all another round of upgrades. I just so happen to have a few spare Herrscher Cores on hand."

As he spoke, Elias laid out the Cores he possessed—the Gem of Desire, the Gem of Haste, the Gem of Serenity, the Gem of Domination, and the Gem of Destruction.

These were not Cores from the Previous Era, but ones Elias had obtained in the Current Era. Unlike the forr, which required the Key of Blankness to use, these had far lower compatibility requirents.

While ordinary people would struggle to synchronize with a Herrscher Core, that posed no issue if the host was already a Herrscher.

Of course, not everyone was like Elias, whose body as the vessel of Finality could infinitely accommodate Cores. For most Herrschers, fusing two or three was already the limit.

Otherwise, they would face the risk of self-collapse, just as Kiana once had in the original tiline. Even so, possessing multiple Cores would undoubtedly cause a dramatic increase in a Herrscher's power.

"First—Ana. This Gem of Destruction is yours. After fusing with it, you will evolve from the Herrscher of Ice into the Herrscher of Ristar."

"Yes, Lord Elias!"

Ana accepted the Gem of Destruction solemnly. The mont she fused it into her body, her Herrscher attire began to change.

A blue-and-gold scepter appeared in her hand. Her original blue veil transford into radiant gold, and several vital areas of her outfit were now reinforced with golden armor.

With two Herrscher Cores, Ana's strength surged dramatically. Though she had been an innocent and bashful girl, her aura now shifted—filled with the chill sharpness of ice and the majestic weight of stone.

", ! Let go next!"

Kiana's eyes lit up. After so many versions passing by, it was finally her turn for an upgrade!

"All right, all right~ But... Kiana, you should swap out your current Core first."

"Huh? What's wrong with my Herrscher of the Void Core?"

"Nothing's wrong. I just have a configuration that's more suitable for you."

"...Okay."

Without hesitation, Kiana removed the Gem of the Void from within her body. She, too, was soone who could easily relinquish power—a trait Elias felt he himself could never quite achieve.

Elias then handed her two gems—one crimson, one erald. They were the Cores of the Herrscher of Fire and the Herrscher of Wind.

"For a Kaslana little tuna, the most fitting style is charging in with a flaming greatsword and hacking away. Ah~ that was my favorite way of fighting in the early days as well."

Elias spoke with nostalgic fondness. He still liked that style now—unfortunately, most enemies he faced these days were defeated in a single strike. It had been a long ti since he felt that raw exhilaration.

The Herrscher of Finality did not count. When your opponent's health bar would not budge, there was nothing satisfying about it.

While the authority of the Herrscher of the Void was powerful, it required calculating spatial coordinates mid-battle, and its primary offensive thod was limited to Subspace Lance—hardly the most explosive output.

Kiana was better suited for a straightforward fighting style.

"Charging in with a flaming greatsword? That sounds aweso! I want it, I want it!"

"Then it's yours. From today onward, Kiana shall be known as the Herrscher of Flascion."

"Mm!"

Kiana nodded vigorously and fused the Gem of Haste and the Gem of Desire into her body.

In the next instant, she was reborn amidst a vortex of roaring flas.

Her loose hair gathered into a high ponytail. She now wore white-and-red armor in a warrior's style, and a white cloak constantly wreathed in flas billowed behind her. She looked far more mature and valiant.

"Flascion—unsheathe!"

With the girl's clear shout, a blazing greatsword materialized in her hand. It radiated heat rivaling the Judgnt of Shamash, and embedded within it were the crimson and erald gems.

Fire fed by wind—the searing blaze would never extinguish.

This was the Flascion Sword.

"Heh. Guess I can't call you little tuna anymore. From now on, you're more like a firefly."

Elias reached out and ruffled Kiana's head. She happily threw herself into his arms, nuzzling her face against him in a spoiled manner.

So warm... it feels so comforting.

Freshly upgraded Searing Fla Kiana—Elias could not resist kneading her soft cheeks, feeling thoroughly healed.

"I feel like I'm overflowing with power! Later, I'm going to challenge the class monitor again. This ti, I'll definitely win!"

"Ah... sounds like your beginner protection period as Flascion is going to be very short. Don't go courting death, Kiana."

"All right, then it's my turn. I believe this Core suits best, correct?"

Raiden i's gaze settled directly on Kiana's forr Herrscher of the Void Core. Compared to the other Cores, she judged the Gem of the Void to be the most suitable enhancent for herself.

Elias gave her a thumbs-up. As expected of his i—sharp as ever.

The Herrscher of Thunder already possessed overwhelming offensive power. If she wished to enhance it further, the authority of the Herrscher of the Void was the most fitting. It would render i's attacks even more versatile and unpredictable.

Unlike Kiana, who preferred straightforward combat, i excelled at analysis and tactical judgnt—perfect for an authority that required calculation and foresight.

"Void—submit to !"

So chuunibyou... but that's so i.

i clenched the Gem of the Void in her hand and pressed it into her chest. In the next instant, scarlet lightning surged across her body.

Rather than fusion, this felt like conquest.

Three golden Honkai energy wings manifested behind her right side, while on her left floated three Subspace Lances. The skirt beneath her original black-and-crimson armor transford into a long white-and-gold gown.

i had always possessed a queenly aura. Now, that presence was amplified to its peak. A single glance was enough to make one instinctively want to kneel beneath the heels of the Queen of Void and Thunder.

Elias spread his hands dramatically.

"Let us bear witness to the birth of the Herrscher of Thundervoid."

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