Honkai Simulator: Start with Confessing to The Herrscher of Finality

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Xia Chen had to admit, he was genuinely taken aback by Fu Hua's candidness.

He initially expected Fu Hua to brush off his inquiry with some vague excuse. Instead, apart from withholding certain details, she revealed almost everything to him.

Similarly, he confessed that he was deeply intrigued by the Elysian Realm.

The knowledge and legacy from the previous era were too enticing for anyone to resist. Moreover, his intuition suggested that Project Stigma's full extent had not been disclosed; some mysteries might only find answers within the Elysian Realm.

The reason he didn't accept Gray Serpent's offer was due to the excessive risks involved in the conditions presented.

However, these secrets were immense, far beyond what Fu Hua should casually reveal.

As a Valkyrie of Schicksal, shouldn't Fu Hua fear that he would immediately inform Otto about this revelation? Otto's brainwashing of Valkyries had proven remarkably successful.

Yet seeing Fu Hua's composed demeanor, Xia Chen believed there must be grounds for her confidence - likely indicating that Otto already knew about the Elysian Realm's secrets long ago.

Otto's collaboration with the World Serpent began much earlier than anticipated.

Yet Fu Hua likely understood this as well.

Xia Chen refrained from asking for more details; knowing too much at this moment could only distract him. Instead, he changed the subject, "Fu Hua, are you aware of what's happening on Coral Island?"

"Coral Island?" A hint of confusion flickered in Fu Hua's eyes. "I only know it serves as the main project site for the Galactic Ladder initiative. Is there something else I should be concerned about?"

Clearly, few secrets existed between Otto and Fu Hua. However, Otto kept numerous secrets hidden from her.

If Fu Hua discovered the true purpose of the Coral Island experiments, she would undoubtedly confront Otto at Schicksal Headquarters.

Smiling, Xia Chen replied, "Nothing significant has occurred yet. But with such a densely populated human civilization here, it's highly susceptible to disasters similar to Nagazora City. That's also why I'm present."

He intentionally avoided mentioning Otto's deliberate experimentation on Coral Island, focusing instead on his own responsibilities.

If Fu Hua was astute enough, she might deduce what Otto was attempting.

She pondered thoughtfully.

Soon, evening arrived.

Coral Island offered no shortage of nighttime entertainment activities; in some ways, it was even livelier than certain developed cities.

After all, Coral Island adopted Australian laws, which were not as stringent regarding certain social taboos.

However, these attractions held little interest for Xia Chen. Once his horizons broadened, such low-level amusements no longer captivated him, despite their undeniable ability to bring pleasure.

For Xia Chen, enhancing his strength remained the top priority.

Although the simulator had its flaws, the boost it provided to his capabilities was undeniably substantial. Particularly, the increase in Honkai Energy compatibility allowed him to control even more of this energy.

Through numerous simulations, he had roughly gauged the value of rewards within the simulator:

Authorities > Stigmata > Weapons > Honkai Energy Compatibility Increase > Supply Crates > Materials

So far, the only Authority reward obtained was the incomplete Authority of Wind.

The Stigmata rewards included Ana Schariac and Sirin's Ascension, while other Stigmata were decomposed by Ana.

For weapons, he obtained the Red Sakura.

Enhancements to Honkai Energy compatibility...he couldn't even count how many times it had occurred.

Each increase allowed him to control more of Honkai's power and improved his physical prowess. Currently, his physique was just short of reaching the Imperial Honkai Beast level.

However, bridging that final gap required an unknown amount of Honkai Energy.

His words to Raven were genuine; he truly desired to directly consume the Major Honkai Eruption from Coral Island, assuming it successfully occurs.

But if the simulator could enhance him further, why would he refuse?

Xia Chen activated the system.

[Schicksal World Simulator activated.]

[Current Scenario: Arrival of Herrscher of Sentience in the previous civilization era of the intrinsic world.]

[Equipped Weapon: Red Sakura.]

[Equipped Stigmata: Ana Schariac; Sirin's Ascension.]

[System generating records...]

[Day 1: You are an ordinary soldier of the United Nations.]

As Xia Chen regained consciousness, he found himself in an unfamiliar city.

Its structure resembled Coral Island, but oddly enough, there was not a single sound to be heard.

He noticed distant flames and thick smoke, indicating a clear fire outbreak. Yet, surprisingly, no one seemed to respond or attempt to extinguish it.

Xia Chen felt his mind clouded and sluggish.

It seemed as though something had invaded his thoughts, making even thinking difficult.

"Rin..."

With a soft call, Red Sakura sprang into action.

The most useful aspect of Rin's ability allowed Xia Chen some time to assess his situation.

However, further contemplation wasn't necessary.

Before his eyes, the streets were blocked with numerous vehicles and people lying haphazardly. Apart from those unfortunate souls crushed by runaway cars, the rest appeared peacefully asleep, their eyes closed.

This was the unique power of the Herrscher of Sentience.

It could inflict widespread meme pollution on individuals, significantly influencing their thoughts under its control.

It was evident that the Herrscher of Sentience favored deep slumber, thus pulling many people into this prolonged sleep.

Realizing belatedly, Xia Chen felt fortunate that Fu Hua's memories influenced the Herrscher of Sentience in this current era; otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

His dulled mind, previously affected by pollution, now showed signs of clarity again.

"We must locate the true form of the Herrscher of Sentience as soon as possible."

As if struck with an idea, Xia Chen attempted to use his Herrscher Core to sense the location of the Herrscher of Sentience.

Herrschers inherently attract each other, even though Xia Chen himself was an incomplete Herrscher. This method proved highly effective.

Utilizing Sirin's power simultaneously, he hastened towards the Herrscher of Sentience.

However, he couldn't find it.

A peculiar phenomenon occurred: at the detected location of the Herrscher Core, there were countless sleeping individuals. Some snored loudly, while others mumbled softly in their dreams.

Among them were elderly people, children, men, women, Europeans, Africans, Asians...

In short, a diverse multitude.

It seemed as though the Herrscher Core could be within one of these individuals or perhaps present in all of them.

It seemed as if the Herrscher Core could be within one of them, or perhaps all of them possessed it.

Xia Chen's eyes narrowed slightly.

An absurd thought crossed his mind: assimilation.

The side effect of the Herrscher of Sentience's meme pollution was death, but its purpose was to assimilate those who survived.

After all, influencing an individual's consciousness has inherent limitations.

But what about the meme pollution generated by a group's collective consciousness?

With a determined gaze, Xia Chen drew the Red Sakura and immediately took action.

Sakura Petal Fall!

Blood-red cherry blossoms infused with chilling cold swiftly ended the lives of this crowd.

However, Xia Chen's expression grew increasingly grim.

[Herrscher of Sentience has polluted your consciousness.]