I've already said this isn't a life simulator!

"how……"

Eden was momentarily taken aback. The seawater that had been pushed aside seemed to come alive at this moment, flowing rapidly and spreading along the gap that Eden had created, eventually adding a "lid" directly to the gap.

The attack from the [Moon Throne] landed on this "lid," and the water on it quickly circulated, neutralizing the attack in a perplexing way. Although it only held off the attack for a short while, that was enough time.

With a somewhat mournful bird cry, Su, who had already collapsed, seemed to have been attacked by something terrifying and lost consciousness. Xi Wang also recovered and, upon sensing the threat above his head, tried to summon water to carry him away... But at that moment, a ferocious giant snake darted out of the water beside him. Although Xi Wang pinned it to the ground with his greatsword the instant it got close, this action still slowed him down.

"what……"

Mebius chuckled softly, and before the light faded, she met Xiwang's unfocused golden eyes.

"The snake has been watching you the whole time, you little lab rat!"

Then, the light descended and enveloped them.

"........."

Silence... Apart from the sound of energy beams rubbing against the air, only the sound of the flowing sea could be heard, as if everything had ended.

But... everyone knows that this is just the beginning.

woo-

It sounded like a bugle call.

puff-

A somewhat frightening sound rang out... It was the sound of a Honkai Beast leaping out of the water and then falling back down.

"A single bugle call sounds; this is an early warning."

A muffled sound rose from the seawater, sounding like a woman's voice, yet also like... his voice.

woo-

"There are two horn sounds, which are both a proclamation."

Several Honkai Beasts began to appear around them, leaping and tumbling out of the water, swimming in the seawater, and circling the hollow.

"The trumpet sounds three times, and holy light shines forth."

The rain clouds in the sky dispersed in an instant, revealing a clear blue sky... but the raindrops falling from the sky did not stop. Unexplained holy light fell simultaneously with the sunlight, overlapping with the attack of the [Moon Throne].

"Four horn calls sounded, and pure white feathers fell."

Three pairs of enormous white wings instantly unfurled, rendering the attack of the [Moonlight Throne] ineffective. Even Mei's overload of the [Moonlight Throne] could not stop this process.

The number of Honkai Beasts around them was increasing, and they even began to attack the surviving Fusion Warriors.

“There were five trumpet calls, and He lowered His gaze.”

An immense fear instantly gripped everyone's hearts, as if some enormous, special, and powerful being was looking down upon them from above.

"There are six horn sounds, proclaiming the sins of all living beings."

The white ring and the azure ring overlapped and quietly appeared above his head. His wings trembled slightly, and he slowly rose into the air, almost forcibly withstanding the attack of the Moon Throne.

"Seven trumpets sound, and judgment comes from heaven and sea."

boo——

Like a bubble bursting, the attack of the [Moon Throne] was interrupted in an instant.

Looking up, one can see a blue pattern in the sky... no, from a higher vantage point, the entire surface of the planet is covered by a blue "pattern," like a barrier, while the Moon Throne, located in near-Earth orbit, is completely isolated from it.

Looking at him again, he had already shed the "hunter's clothes" that belonged to the "shell" and turned into a white robe with some blue flowing water embellishments. Three pairs of pure white wings trembled gently behind him, and his starlight-like golden pupils became more and more unfocused. The two concentric circles on his head, one white and one blue, slowly rotated, and the outer white circle even expanded and contracted rhythmically as if breathing.

Around him, azure water flowed quietly, carrying a damp scent mixed with the fragrance of lilies... which seemed unusually strange.

This is only natural, because at this moment he is definitely not himself, but the [Herrscher].

"........."

He slightly raised his eyelids and glanced at them, while the Honkai Beasts around him quickly cheered and began to attack them frantically.

boom! ! !

Kevin swung his sword, unleashing the full power of [Heavenly Fire Judgment], burning the surrounding Honkai Beasts to ashes... but it was no use. There were many Honkai Beasts in the sea, constantly leaping out of the water and attacking them.

Even if we attack him... it doesn't seem to be of much use, and such an attack might even lead to more troublesome consequences.

call out--

With a whooshing sound, the strange, dark greatsword stopped in front of him, its blade flipping and drawing circles, the flowing water converging to neutralize the flames.

Then one can feel the omnipresent malice around them, the intense anger and hostility emanating from the "water"... The "ocean" hates him, hates Kevin, for it was he who wielded the flames and hurt the "child" it loved.

"Water"... hated him, hated Kevin who controlled ice and snow and wielded a fiery sword.

With a gentle flutter of its wings, the azure water rapidly parted, transforming into smaller clumps, which then... lengthened, transforming into sharp swords that hurtled towards the crowd.

The raindrops from the sky returned, but this time they were no longer falling in small drops; instead, they converged and transformed into more distinct "flows" and "water blades" that attacked everyone.

The "water" that enveloped them clung to their bodies, compressing their space to move... The damp environment around them became sticky, their bodies grew heavier, and their movements became more difficult. They would inexplicably produce bubbles that only appear in water when they breathed, as if they were already in the deep sea.

This level of attack and environment certainly couldn't do much to Kevin and his team, but... the combined effect still impacted their combat capabilities.

"........."

He silently manipulated the dark greatsword from a distance, first pressing it down so that the tip would droop and touch the water's surface, then dragging it backward, swinging it in a huge semi-circle, bringing back towering waves that crashed towards Kevin and the others once more.

The waves were also mixed with a large number of Honkai Beasts, forcing Kevin to use [Heavenly Judgment] again to forcefully split the waves apart, in order to prevent other Fusion Warriors in poor condition from being crushed by the giant waves.

This is terrible. Now that he has become a [Herrscher], he is in even more trouble than before. There is a sense of despair that he cannot resist.

But... it's not time to give up yet.

Kevin pursed his lips, silently manipulating the ice and wielding the flames.

The blade of [Heavenly Fire Judgment] began to deform, transforming into an even more ferocious shape.

The flames grew fierce, and finally... boiled!

As a result, Eden had to lead the others away from Kevin, away from the raging fire, away from the fire that could evaporate the surrounding water and burn the Honkai Beasts.

"call……"

Take a breath... step forward and swing at him!

The water evaporated in an instant, and the Honkai Beasts blocking its way were all turned to ashes!

Flames engulfed him! They vowed to burn away his pure white wings! To shatter his ethereal ring!

call out--

But what followed was a swift whooshing sound. Amidst the crimson torrent of flames, a slender, deep blue blade stood out so conspicuously that Kevin had to change his stance to block the incoming sword. However, the immense impact and the weight of the sword, as if the entire ocean were pressing down on him, were almost too much for even Kevin to bear. He had no choice but to deflect the force and deflect the sword away.

The strange, dark-colored greatsword was carried by the flowing water, swirling in the air, and finally returned to his side, floating quietly.

The azure bubbles quietly dissipated, and three pairs of pure white wings slowly unfolded, revealing him hidden inside... He was unharmed, and even his wings were untouched by the flames.

Such a flame is not enough, far from enough.

Perhaps this attack could dry up a lake or evaporate an ocean, but for the seawater that makes up more than 70% of the planet's surface, for the "water" that constantly circulates on this planet, such flames are far from enough!

He gently raised his hand, then lowered it slightly. The dark greatsword fell, its tip touching the sea surface, and then... he pulled back! Swinged it around! And with it, a colossal wave crashed down once more!

"........."

Kevin pursed his lips, a hint of bitterness in his eyes. He swung his sword to evaporate and slice the giant wave, and to freeze and shatter the incoming water blades, but all of this seemed futile... because the next giant wave followed closely behind, and the rain falling from the sky was incessant.

A sense of powerlessness rushed into my nostrils with the sea breeze, and a sense of despair washed over me with the waves.

But Kevin did not stop resisting. He persisted, wielding his sword with all his might, manipulating the ice and snow, and brandishing the flames.

…………

………………

"It's still the worst-case scenario..."

Mei sighed... Although she already knew the ending wouldn't be good, this feeling of being unable to resist it... was really unpleasant.

The Moon Throne has been overloaded to the point of being scrapped and disintegrated, but it still cannot break through the blue "pattern" on the planet's surface. Fortunately, Mei is remotely controlled, so she doesn't have to worry about losing her life in space... Moreover, her life can be used for something more useful.

"...Aponia, is it alright now?"

"Yes, [Destiny] will reach its juncture at this moment."

"I see... Well then... let's go, go meet Kevin, and let them... carry out the next mission."

Mei lay back in her chair and said, as if giving up.

"I just hope we can buy ourselves some more time..."

…………

………………

"……Um?"

Kevin, who was still fighting, suddenly froze. A semi-illusory butterfly suddenly appeared in his vision... He was a little surprised for a moment, but soon he gritted his teeth, decisively swung his greatsword, cleared away the Honkai Beasts around him, and prepared to retreat with the exhausted Su and Hua.

"Eden!"

"Ah."

Eden understood, and [Star Harmony] was unleashed without hesitation, and that familiar "black sun" reappeared... not to inflict damage, but merely to buy time.

But... even so, this method cannot delay for too long.

"...It's hard to imagine."

Watching him slowly, little by little, approach him, Eden's smile was somewhat bitter.

Perhaps the "Black Sun" will have a great impact on him at first, but... he will soon "adapt" and move around in it freely, just like he is now.

However, what Eden cared about was not these things, but rather... his current appearance.

"If Ellie saw you like this... she would probably be very surprised."

Eden murmured.

After all, he now... perfectly embodies the word "beauty" and fits people's imagination of an "angel."

Unfortunately, this beautiful "angel" is not friendly to humans.

"Ugh--"