The Artifact Forger from the Beginning of Collapse

"Huh? Me, an old man? Do you want to hear what you're saying? Besides, those are my family members. You inherited my emotions and memories, so what right do you have to raise your voice at me?"

"Ha, no way, no way, you don't think saying that will break my defenses, do you? Since you're leaving the stage, don't ever show your face in this world again, you outdated old man!"

"You! You traitorous wretch! I'm giving you control of the Herrscher core, you should be grateful! Instead of cursing me, an old man, in this consciousness space!"

“I am Sirin, and I am also Sirin’s continuation. I have my own emotions and memories, and I do not believe that they are fake... Since it is something you have abandoned, it is not illegal for me to take it, and no one can punish me!”

"Me! A shameless philanderer!"

"You really are a shameless philanderer."

"I'm talking about you, you bastard!" Seeing the Queen of the Sky who had clearly stolen her things but was still acting so self-righteous, Sirin swung her hand and slapped the other woman hard across the evil chest.

However, seeing the swaying slime, Sirin seemed even angrier!

Even Sirin had to admit that although Kiana went hungry for three days straight, she did have good genes and a pretty good figure.

"What are you doing!" The Queen of the Sky clutched her chest.

"From this day forward, you shall be called the Spirit of the Spring! You are not allowed to call yourself Sirin!"

"Do you think you can control me just because you're Sirin?" The Queen of the Sky sneered.

"You imposter! How dare you be so self-righteous!"

"Humans are made up of memories and emotions. I have your memories and inherited your emotions, so why shouldn't I be Sirin? You don't actually think that just because you're here, I'll fall into self-doubt and feel like an imposter, and thus submit to you, do you?"

“…Tsk.” Sirin curled her lip in displeasure, then snapped her fingers.

Kiana, in the real world, saw that she had asked the Spring Spirit for something in vain, and then received half of the lunchbox from Raiden Mei. Suddenly, she clutched her chest.

"What's wrong? Kiana."

"Suddenly I feel a heat in my chest. It's like something is about to jump out!" Kiana's school uniform was crumpled by Kiana's force, and a glimpse of spring was visible through the seams, but all that could be seen was Raiden Mei in front of her.

"Are you feeling unwell? Do you need me to take you to the infirmary?"

"No need. If you need anything, ask the Spring Spirit! The Spring Spirit will guide me!" Kiana waved her hand, then began to mutter again.

"Great spirit of the spring, please grant me a way to cure this burning sensation in my chest!"

"So... what exactly is the Spring Spirit?" Seeing Kiana feeling unwell and choosing to seek help from the Spring Spirit instead of modern technology, Raiden Mei really thought the child was delirious.

But the next moment, a bottle of mineral water emerged from a crack that suddenly appeared in mid-air.

"......" by Raiden Mei.

"How was that? Pretty impressive, huh?" Kiana felt much better after showing off the whole bottle of mineral water, and then turned to Raiden Mei and said.

“This spirit of the spring…” Raiden Mei hesitated, wanting to say something but then stopping herself.

"This spring spirit appeared some time ago. She said that the world is about to undergo a great change, and only those who awaken the power hidden within their own bodies can have the power to control everything, create their own laws, and sever the threads of fate! There was a lot more to say, but I forgot it." Seeing Raiden Mei's curiosity, Kiana also told her about her own experience.

"Is it really okay for you to tell me something so secret?" Raiden Mei felt a pang of envy for the cheerful girl in front of her.

She possesses a hidden power to control everything, and is guided by a sage-like spirit... Perhaps she was born to save the world?

The future will surely shine on this stage called the world!

She might be the real protagonist!

Looking at the girl in front of her who was looking forward to the future, Raiden Mei was reminded of her past self.

As the daughter of the president of the world-renowned company ME Corporation, Raiden Mei received the best education and training. From her illustrious background to her outstanding appearance, from her interpersonal skills to her achievements, everything about her is impeccable. Raiden Mei's title of "Queen of Raiden" spread like wildfire throughout Chiba Academy.

Raiden Mei was used to being surrounded by her classmates, and she thought this kind of life would continue indefinitely.

Until... Raiden Mei's father, Raiden Maro, was not only dismissed from his position as president but also imprisoned due to his alleged involvement in an economic fraud case, causing his reputation to plummet...

The powerful figures who covet Me Company harbor treacherous schemes, and once close friends begin to distance themselves. Raiden Mei then realizes that everything she has gained because of her father will eventually wither away with his departure.

Crowds only bring Raiden Mei torment; only by staying away from crowds can Raiden Mei get a chance to breathe in the stifling environment.

Through her past experiences, Raiden Mei has come to understand that external things are always just external things; only what truly belongs to oneself and is held in one's own hands can demonstrate one's true worth!

What if I too possessed the destiny to save the world! What if I had hidden power within me! What if I had the potential to shine on the world stage! Then I...

But unfortunately, I am nothing.

When Raiden Mei, filled with loneliness and yearning for recognition and expectation, seemed to hear a voice from within:

Do you want to... seize the future?

Do you want to...stand on the world stage?

Do you want... everyone who betrayed you to regret it?

Do you want to be the protagonist?

Raiden Mei, her eyes filled with confusion, was unaware that a flash of electricity had passed through her forehead.

......

"You two, stop fighting!"

"You two can't kill anyone by fighting like this!" Chen Li shouted, watching Sirin and the Queen of the Sky pecking at each other like chickens.

"Heh, I'll let you go this time." Sirin, who was several heads stronger than the Queen of the Sky, snorted coldly.

He then used the Void Spear, which had transformed into a Void Belt, to lower the Queen of the Sky.

Although Chen Li viewed this battle as a clash of weaklings, Sirin was indeed using the Spear of the Void to dangle and whip the Queen of the Sky, completely dominating the fight!

Meanwhile, the sentient Bella doll acts as the atmosphere-setter, constantly shouting "Long live the Queen!"

It's unclear which queen Bella actually supports.

"Tch." The Queen of the Sky was quite unwilling but helpless.

Just now, Sirin demonstrated to the Queen of the Void what true control a Herrscher of the Void has over the Herrscher core is.

The being born from the Herrscher core cannot threaten Sirin's control at all.

Especially in this consciousness space located deep within the core of the Herrscher, the Queen of the Sky was being suppressed and beaten.

Oh no, I was laughed at for patting the dog's head!

"Want to learn? I'll teach you." Xilin crossed her arms.

"..." The Queen of the Sky felt that she had been seriously injured as a result.

Sadly, not only was he teased and had his head patted, but he was even taken on as an apprentice!

It hurts so much!

"Don't be so resentful. According to seniority, you should call me Mom," Xilin said slowly.

"you!"

“But I won’t take advantage of you, so I’m going to change your name. She has her own name, and you should have one too.” Sirin pointed to the light screen in the sky, which was pointing to Kiana.

"What name? Even if you humiliate me, I won't..."

“You’re going to call me Spring Spirit? You’re not planning to make me call you Queen, are you? That’s going against the natural order!” Sirin said, squinting.

"..." The Spring Spirit glanced suspiciously at Sirin, then at Chen Li beside her.

Why this name?

"It's just a choice made by fate," Sirin said dismissively.

Sirin temporarily regards both the Sky Queen and Kiana as part of her continuation, but still has no other opinion on Chen Li's intention to ruin the Sky Queen.

What Chen Li wanted to do to the Queen of the Sky can be gleaned from the name of the Spring Spirit.

But so what?

Sirin believed that rather than letting the Queen of the Sky be destroyed by the extreme emotions she had once felt within the Herrscher core, it would be better to simply ruin her.

At least the other person is still alive.

Of course, Celine will not regret any of her decisions.

The Tower of Babel must be destroyed, and all the experimenters must die!

Even destiny is destined to perish. Sirin doesn't care what destiny has done for civilization; all Sirin knows is that destiny has brought her only suffering!

Extreme emotions are also Sirin's emotions, and Sirin will not refuse them.

However, the biggest problem between the Sky Queen and Kiana is that both of them are too extreme.

Xilin won't let herself suffer internally; she's willing to pay the price for her mistakes, but that price has already been paid by Chen Li.

Chen Li paid the bill, but Xilin still had internal conflicts. Didn't Chen Li pay the bill for nothing?

No one can judge their past self from their present perspective, especially since their past self did nothing wrong; their only mistake was a lack of ability!

If she could do it all over again, given her mindset and experience at the time, Sirin would make the same choice!

The only difference is that Sirin might put the collar around Chen Li's neck and drag him to the moon after Fu Hua severs her connection with the Honkai consciousness!

Siegfried, who awakened the power of Kaslana by initiating a state of artificial collapse through special means, is certainly powerful, but he has one major problem—he cannot fly.

If you're so capable, why don't you chase him to the moon!

Then Xilin could live a shameless life with Chen Li on the moon.

Now, Xilin feels the competitive pressure on her increasing.