I am a hero of the former civilization.

Chapter 113 You'll Have to Get Used to Super Ellie

The commotion caused by the Fourth Herrscher was incomparable to that of the Third Herrscher; apart from a few capsized fishing boats, there were hardly any victims.

But beneath the calm surface, undercurrents are already surging.

All the intelligence analysts and psychologists of the Fire Moth gathered to begin studying the new characteristics exhibited by the Herrscher, and why they suddenly appeared and then quietly disappeared.

To date, humanity has experienced three Herrschers, and without exception, each one was a life-or-death struggle. Either the Fire Moths would destroy her, or we would watch as she spread from cities to continents, ultimately destroying all of human civilization.

That's why Edwin found it strange that this Herrscher had no interest in the nearby island of China, appearing and disappearing so suddenly.

Unfortunately, these psychologists can't even see the bigger picture from a limited perspective. They only believe that the key to the truth is that battle. As for who the Herrscher was fighting, due to the strong interference, there is still no conclusion.

Just like the man who fled from the southern wilderness, this world is not lacking in monsters besides humans and Herrschers.

The Moth of Fire was not stupid, of course. The agents found Ryan on the third day, and he was on vacation on a beach in Hawaii, wearing beach shorts, with no trace of the battle.

The instantaneous collapse of that battle reached 3000 HW. With such immense power, it was impossible to escape unscathed. After the disguised agent was thrown into the sea by Ryan to swim, the Fire Moth was forced to cease its surveillance.

'I'm not as gentle as Alicia.'

Ryan crouched on the pier, watching the buoys bob up and down on the sea, his eyes behind his sunglasses regaining their calm.

He has extensive experience as an assassin, making him impossible to monitor. Although his superiors suspect him, they have no evidence and can't do anything about it. Of course, these kinds of trivial matters are not within Ryan's consideration.

"It's been three days, and the Herrscher hasn't shown up, proving that she couldn't locate her either. So, was the ambush something we anticipated?"

This is good news. Ryan doesn't want to be hunted down by the Herrschers all over the world, and he doesn't want to drag others into it.

But the problem was still not solved. He discovered that the world line was really starting to distort, and the usual pattern of confronting Herrschers one by one in sequence, like in "EVA", would change.

If they can run away, they may form an organization, a world-destroying organization composed of Herrschers and Honkai Beasts, rising from an enemy to a hostile force.

He glanced at the internal documents, which contained a blurry photograph.

"The Fourth Herrscher's companion beast has already appeared, but it hid itself to avoid scaring me away. Is it going to join up with the Herrscher of Wind?"

This was already the beginnings of an organization, but upon closer reflection, it wasn't so unacceptable.

If later generations can have Herrschers sticking together, why can't previous civilizations band together to destroy the world? It's just that compared to the romantic dramas of traitors, this group of Herrschers is more pure.

They don't even have a sense of camaraderie; they're just united and striving for a single goal. As for this targeting, Ryan can understand it.

"It's like an exam where a student from another class sneaks in, brings cheating devices, and even slaps the proctor twice. I wouldn't tolerate that either."

The understanding Ryan shrugged, put away his fishing rod, and walked back with his empty bucket in his hand.

He had to endure the hellish difficulty, or rather, he was already mentally prepared. Otherwise, according to his plan, he could have created not only the thirteen heroes, but all one hundred and eight heroes ahead of time.

If everything goes smoothly, all Herrschers will be easy prey before the Herrscher of Binding appears, making this Honkai Impact 3rd too easy.

When problems arise, we solve them. No matter what, it can't be worse than the original timeline.

Behind the beach is a holiday villa. Go through the gate and you can see a swimming pool. Push open the glass door and you can see Sakura already chopping vegetables and cooking.

As a professional, Sakura perfectly forged all entry and exit records and tickets. As for why the two of them were together?

Ryan's simple statement, "Who says heroes can't be lecherous?" silenced the agents.

"You're back?" Sakura looked down as she chopped vegetables, watching Ryan place the bucket beside her. "Looks like you didn't have much of a harvest."

"I don't know how to fish, I just went to see if anyone was watching." Ryan casually put on an apron and picked up a kitchen knife to chop carrots.

Sakura tilted her head slightly, remembering Ryan's loss of composure that day, yet now there was no trace of it. This man was very shrewd, and she wondered what he was thinking.

"Is things really that bad?"

“Generally bad, but that’s what makes it challenging; it’s just a matter of improvising.” Ryan didn’t even look up, already making plans. While blanching the carrots, he asked, “Has the experiment started at headquarters?”

Sakura went over and added some salt and oil, casually replying, "The first batch of volunteers are already undergoing surgery. Although they are all factors from lower-level Honkai Beasts, it proves that the Fusion Warrior project is feasible. In addition, the Fire Moth is hunting higher-level Honkai Beasts, which should be in preparation for the second step."

Ryan grinned, and the Fire Moths finally started to get anxious. They didn't know that the Herrscher of Wind was targeting them, but the characteristics the Herrscher revealed frightened them.

Those who understand tactics and know how to retreat proactively are the natural enemies of an army.

In the past, there would be signs before the Herrscher appeared, and then the Flame Chaser would mobilize a large number of troops to besiege her, and the two sides would fight to the death. But don't forget, when the Herrscher restrains her Honkai energy, she is not much different from a human.

"It's a good thing that only a survival crisis can make them sober."

"Then how long are we going to have to wait?" Sakura scooped out the blanched carrots with a strainer, cracked them into the minced meat along with the eggs, stirred them a few times, and then Ryan snatched them away.

"I'll do it. Give me some salt and pepper."

“Okay.” Sakura picked up the condiment bottle and threw it, while Ryan, two meters away, caught it without even looking up.

"Once the Firemoth creates the Fusion Warriors, they'll lower their guard and stop overthinking and suspecting me all the time."

"Can the factors from lower-rank Honkai Beasts be used?"

“Of course it can be used. Don’t forget that humanity’s greatest advantage is the use of tools. Even if we simply become stronger, we can use a lot of heavy equipment.” Ryan put down the basin and made dumplings with his gloves on. “But they still have too much trouble dealing with the Herrschers. Once the higher-ups have tasted the benefits, they will push for the second step. At that time, they will have no choice but to deal with me.”

"why?"

"Because no matter how much research is done on high-ranking Honkai Beasts, they all need powerful individuals to carry them, and these individuals are all in my hands."

Sakura glanced sideways and thought that Ryan seemed to have grown a demon's tail and horns. No wonder he didn't let her participate in the surgery. At this stage, the fusion warrior surgery can only fuse one factor. It turns out that he had been preparing to make himself a stronger superior warrior all along.

Are you sure I can succeed in this experiment?

"Of course I'm sure. I had Möbius test your cells, and the success rate of fusion is very high."

For Ryan, this was like an open-book exam. He was now only worried about how to find suitable material for Sakura, Kevin, and Hua, whether to follow the original timeline exactly or to replace them directly.

Sakura didn't think too much about it; her breathing just became heavy. She craved power, especially after seeing Ryan's combat strength.

"When can I have the surgery?"

"Are you in such a hurry?"

"Yes, in the future, only power can protect Rin,"

You still speak so simply and directly, but I can understand your feelings.

Ryan chuckled to himself, just about to make a few teasing remarks, when he suddenly paused while stirring the meat, just as he saw Sakura raise her head.

In an instant, the girl picked up the long sword leaning against the table and drew it with a metallic scraping sound, but she ultimately didn't pull it out, as Ryan had already pressed it back down.

"Don't be nervous, it's not the enemy."

Sakura didn't listen to him because she intuitively sensed a terrifying aura coming from the sky, just like the Herrscher she had encountered before.

who! ?

She looked up and saw a pink figure land in the courtyard, looking inside with curiosity.

What a beautiful woman. Hmm, she looks familiar.

“She did come.” Ryan’s voice carried a hint of helplessness, but a faint smile appeared on his lips. He patted Sakura’s shoulder, telling her to put away her knife: “Go make some tea. She’s not an enemy.”

Alicia?

Sakura recognized the other person, but seeing the beautiful girl's furtive appearance, she felt that she was somewhat different from the rumors.

Within the Firemoth, Alicia is a goddess in the literal sense, with a reputation even surpassing that of Ryan, yet her appearance is completely inconsistent with the rumors.

"You'll get used to it. Once you get to know her better, you'll realize she's just an ordinary girl."

“She’s a very beautiful girl, Ryan, don’t forget to add a qualifier, okay?” Alicia tiptoed into the room, looking around as if she was very satisfied with the villa’s decor.

She circled around twice on her own, then suddenly appeared in front of Sakura, causing the assassin to instinctively lean back and stare at the beautiful face before him.

"What is this...?"

"Hi, I'm Alicia, just call me Ali. Sakura, you're pretty too. Our hair colors are similar, and it feels so nice to touch."

Her hand ran through her pink hair, and she squinted her eyes contentedly, leaving Sakura somewhat bewildered.

"How do you know me?"

"Mei told me about it, and she really praised you a lot."

It's Dr. Mei. Wait, why does she look so familiar?

It was their first time meeting, but Sakura didn't feel offended by their overly familiar manner; she just looked at Ryan with a questioning gaze.

"I told you you'd get used to it. Ellie has a very unique vibe that even I can't explain."

"Hmph, that's the charm of Super Ellie." The girl patted her chest lightly, tiptoed into the kitchen, and her eyes lit up as she looked at the table full of ingredients.

"Oh, you're cooking? So you weren't just bragging. But, dear Ryan, haven't you forgotten something?"

Alicia seemed a little annoyed, which confused Ryan, and it took him a while to react.

He remembered that he had promised Alicia he would cook for her when they were in the Far East. Faced with such a clear indication, what could he say?

"Why don't you... stay for a simple meal?"

"I've been waiting for you to say that." Alicia went lightly to the living room, sat comfortably on the sofa, stretched, and looked like she was waiting for a big meal.

Sakura was dumbfounded by this action and once again cast a questioning glance at him.

Ryan shrugged and answered for the third time:

"Used to it."

Chapter 114 A Great Thing, Ellie Must Participate!

At any time, in any place, and to anyone, Alicia was so enthusiastic that Sakura had the illusion that she had known her for a long time.

Ryan was used to it, and he knew that Alicia was not only enthusiastic but also quirky. For example, she had made Mebius suspicious at the noodle stall in Canghai last time.

Knowing full well that Alicia's visit was not a simple drop-in, Ryan didn't rush to ask. He simply busied himself quietly in the kitchen, even more diligently than usual.

Remove the center from the pork kidneys, score them with crisscross cuts, soak them in white wine, and then rub them with flour to remove the fishy smell.

Then, while frying fist-sized meatballs in oil, chop pickled peppers, ginger, garlic and other seasonings, and blanch winter bamboo shoots.

He worked quickly, scooping out the meatballs and placing them in a bowl lined with greens. He added oil and seasonings, then added broth to thicken the sauce. Finally, he scooped a spoonful of sesame oil and poured it evenly over the meatballs.

"It smells so good..." Alicia followed the scent and ran over, watching Ryan busy himself.

"Aren't you going to rest?" Ryan glanced at her, poured plenty of oil into the pot, and then saw Sakura returning with a teapot. "Sakura's tea is quite good, come and sit down."

"I can't sit still because of this delicious smell, Ryan, do you need my help?"

"No need, just watch." Ryan poured in the pork kidneys, stir-fried them over high heat, silently counted down for ten seconds, and then plated them.