"Please let me go. We can come to terms with this in an easy way.", then I paused for a little bit, "or a hard way."
The leader bursted out laughing again at my answer, followed suit his followers.
Looking at the display, my little pink plushie stirred herself but luckily I was faster.
I must hold Rin tightly in my embrace to prevent her jumping at these guys in anger. She was a Herrscher, it would be very bad if she caused a fuss resulted in being detected.
"Ok, I guess we cannot avoid it.", I sighed as I realized I couldn't solve this situation peacefully, "but before that, can you explain to me why?"
"I think you deserve to know, newbie.", the leader smirked, "You seem to be quite...comfortable with Raiden-sama."
Me? Comfortable with Raiden Mei?
What was this joke?
"So...what is the deal?", I raised my eyebrows at the remark.
Don't tell me these guys were jealous of me.
"You should know your place, newbie.", Takeshi explained as he was stretching his baseball bat, "No one is allowed to be that closed to Raiden-sama."
Oh come on.
This was why I hate highschool students, including myself.
At this age, more than quarter of highschool-age teenagers thought through their dicks and hormones, not their heads.
I always cringed at myself everytime I was reminded of my teenager phase in my old life.
"That's a little cute pet you have.", a lackey mocked the angry plushie Rin who was trying to break free from my grasp.
Oh, fuck this.
It was too late now. I must go home soon make dinner for my parents and Kiana.
"Calm down, I can handle this. Do not unleash your power in any circumstances.", I commanded sternly to my plushie Herrscher.
Hearing my voice, Rin seemed to calm down a little bit but her eyes were still locking at her enemies fiercely.
There would be no peace anymore. I wanted to make dinner as soon as possible.
I wondered...what kind of food Kiana would prefer. I wasn't Mei. It was very unlikely she would just swallow the food out of love like when Mei cooked for her.
Speaking of Mei, she was mediocre in cooking at first because she had no guidance. But Mei was born to be an ultimate badass housewife resulted in her cooking skill being massively improved.
But someone should never go near a kitchen, especially a certain white-haired bloodline.
"You would beg for your life soon.", the plushie Herrscher threaten menacingly as her killing intent aura started leaking from her body.
"Rin, calm down. It's not worth it.", I demanded the fox girl plushie while trying my best to find a way get out of this situation.
"Wait, it can talk?", a deliquent questioned in surprise as he was pointing at Rin.
She was a Herrscher you moron.
"So you are jealous? She seems quite... enjoying my company. It would be very bad for my image if I was involved in a fight. After all, I have a great care about Mei's reputation and it could be tarnished a bit if Mei's friend was a boy enjoys beating up some random fools.", I let out a sigh in annoyance.
Hearing my provocation, all the deliquents surrounded me immediately harden their gazes.
"Don't you realize you are surrounded?", the leader questioned me mockingly.
Normally a man had no chances to fight against more than three man if he wasn't equipped with some kind of weapons.
But I was neither normal nor unequipped.
Then just a blink of an eye, a painful grunt was heard.
A lackey who was standing steadily suddenly fell to the ground.
"What the hell is happening?", another lackey muttered in shock as he witnessed his comrade was neutralized.
A shadow was flashed before my eyes as that lackey was fallen to the ground because of some invisible strikes. All remain deliquents frantically looked around to find the source of the problem.
Then in a swift motion, all the deliquents were defeated and lost their consciousness by some invisible forces.
"Do you see it, Rin?", I asked my companion Herrscher.
I felt something was striking these deliquents. It didn't emitted any aura belonged to a human.
"A dog.", Rin muttered and stared at fallen bodies on the ground.
A dog? How could a dog strike these guys invisibly? I couldn't see it. Even my instinct didn't spot it.
My instinct was something I was very confident in. Training with two best teachers possible in Hoyoverse had some merits.
I guessed my body couldn't keep up with my instinct. I was reborn just as a normal boy named Yuuki Kazuto. He didn't have anything special to survived in this supernatural world and my soul was the only reason why this body survived . Rin was a Herrscher so it's very likely she had enhanced vision compared to normal human in able to spot that shadow.
It's very late now. I must returned home in 10 minutes in order to cook the dinner on time.
Luckily the supermarket was just only a corner left. I could still make it on time.
An invisible dog, huh?
By the way, I needed to upgrade my body asap. There was no training could close the gap between a normal human like me and supernatural beings like Herrscher.
My Honkai Adaptation was excellent but my Resistant in this body was very limited. That meaned I couldn't utilize my full power which was the result of my training with God Kiana and Elysia.
I could only ultilize about 5% of my full power. If I pushed through the limit, my body couldn't contain and keep up that much power in my veins. If that happened, my body would just say fuck it and my brain could be shut down again like the original Kazuto.
About upgrading my body, I knew how to achieve that purpose but the problem was...the catalyst I needed was in the hand of a certain Overseer.
But in order to fullfill my promise to both of them, that was the only path to take.
An eruption, a cactalyst and a blessing from goddess of fate were the key factors.
Fortunately I had all 3 of those, or at least knew how to obtain them. Everything had laid out in the best way possible to me.
I would be the biggest clown in the multiverse if I couldn't seize this chance.
No one ever had blessings from both Herrscher of Origin and Herrscher of the End like me.
They might have mighty power but they were also bound by it. Their fates were tightly tied to the Imaginary Tree and Honkai multiverse. That also meant they couldn't leave their roles or escape their fates unless some special circumstances.
Elysia had managed to break free from her shackles temporary thanks to the help from her parents, but that was just temporary.
When she had the first chance to be free, she immediately seized it and searched for someone could help her.
In order to break free completely from the chains of fate, it needed someone from outside the cycle of fate.
Someone like me.
A blonde haired man was casually walking through the road carved in granite stones. Standing right before his eyes were the gate of a spectacular school located in the most North East position of Hokkaido Island.
A school which was built and run by his dear granddaughter.
"Welcome to Far East branch of Saint Freya Academy, Sir. Do you have any appointments with someone in the school?", a small pink haired girl got down from the guarding post and asked the man while she was surfing the interface hurriedly to find some information.
"Ah yes.", the man hummed then let out a sigh of regret.
"I'm afraid not.", he replied in sadness, "because I intended it to be a surprise for my granddaughter you see. Beside, can I ask for your name? I don't think we have ever met before although I visit the school quite often."
The man replied as he displayed a charming smile then he brought out a small present box in his pocket.
The girl flushed herself for a moment then she tried to recomposed herself.
"My name is Fu Xuan, Sir. I was just enrolled at the start of this semester and today is the first time I am guarding.", Fu Xuan was nervous a bit at her own introduction, "But aren't you looking a bit too young to be someone's grandfather?", the girl asked suspiciously although her cheek's color was still similar to her hair.
"Thanks for your compliment, it's very sastifying to see someone really recognized me as a young man.", the man's joviol answer made the poor girl's heart beating even faster, then she noticed another person was walking toward them.
"I never thought you are the type of man playing with maiden's heart, Otto.", a new voice said in dissastified tone from behind the man. The guarding girl turned her attention to the voice and she spotted a beautiful pink haired woman wearing blue kimono was staring coldly to the man.
The woman had a pair of fox ears stood high on the pink haired bush was kept neatly by two wooden brooches. Her eyes were widen a bit when she averted her gazes at the spectacular gate of the school.
"Ot...Otto.", stuttered Fu Xuan. She then paid more closely attention to him.
"That's not really my fault you know. I'm just trying not to make a fuss, Sakura.", the blonde haired man replied smugly.
The more she looked, the paler her face became as she finally realized who was standing right in front of her.
Although she never met him in person but she never though he would wear something so casually. The man just wore a simple purple jacket with a pair of black jeans. Also his trademark ponytail hair was nowhere to be found. Did he cut it?
Fu Xuan was more familliar with the Overseer being in luxurious clothes with his ponytail when he was making a speech. She couldn't believe she didn't realize the grandfather of Headmistress a.k.a the Overseer himself.
In a wildest dream she never thought the Overseer would just drop to the school so casually like this.
"You don't need to make a fuss, Ms Fu Xuan.", Otto tried to calm the girl down and caught her before she lowered her head as low as possible for an apology.
"You have done a magnificent job. Now I want to get into the school as quietly as possible. As I told you before, I want it to be a surprise for Theresa.", the blonde haired man comforted the little girl.
"I...I understand my lord.", the petite girl stuttered then she rushed hurriedly to the control room. After a while, the small door beside the big gate was opened.
Otto casually slipped his finger on the fingerprint recognition device to mark his visit.
"Thank you and keep up your good work, Fu Xuan.", Otto departed the pink haired little girl then with Sakura, both of them marched to the history classroom.
Although there were a lot of people, both teachers and students, were training outside but no one ever bat an eye to the Overseer of Schicksal and his companion.
Finally, the Overseer stopped before a classroom then waited.
"Ok class, I want all of you write an essay about the Second Eruption and its consequences. I want a hard copy on my desk next week.", a brown haired male teacher said sternly and received a lot of groans from students in return.
Just after the last student left the classroom, both Otto and Sakura slowly walked inside.
The male teacher's eyes were widen in shock as he saw the blonde haired man was walking into the class.
"It has been a while, isn't it?", Otto said as he casually walked to the teacher then two glasses of wine was manifested in both of his hands, "I prefer not...making a fuss, Joachim Nokiavirtanen. Or should I say...Welt Yang, the Sovereign of Anti-Entropy.", the Overseer of Schicksal offered a glass of wine to the Sovereign.
"So you notice.", Joachim stated slowly then sipped the wine was offered to him.
"Using your real name deep in the enemy's territory is a bold move, Joachim.", Otto commented then sipped his wine, "But I can understand your reasons. My granddaughter was born after our...squabble in New York. Also I don't meddle with her activities much in this Far East branch and very few people alive now know your real name."
"Squabble?", the Sovereign snorted, "You threw a fucking nuke in our city and killed Edison and Joyce as the result.", Joachim said in disdain.
"Every battles and wars has casualties, Joachim.", Otto replied in a calm voice, "But even then, I will always move forward.", the blonde haired man finished then sipped his wine.
"Yeah, move forward just for reviving your dead love interest. How noble are you!", Joachim replied sarcastically.
"Otto, a woman is walking toward the classroom. She has red hair.", Sakura reported while gazing outside.
"Red hair, huh?", Otto muttered then put his hand on his chin thoughtfully, "If I remember correctly, Ryusuke's daughter is teaching here."
"She is coming now, Otto.", Sakura warned. Every people in the room was hearing the footsteps made from high heels closer and closer.
"I know.", the Overseer replied.
The footsteps were echoing more loudly then just 5 seconds later, a beautiful red haired woman was standing before the classroom.
"Joachim-sensei, why don't you go home and have a rest? The lessons are long finished.", the woman questioned curiously.
She never noticed a pink haired woman and the Overseer were also in the same room as Joachim.
Joachim gazed at two other people in the room for a little while then turned his gaze back to his colleague.
"I am still busy with the midterm test you see. I must finish them before I go home, Himeko.", Joachim smiled apologetically and pointed at the pile of students' paper tests on the table.
"Oh...", Himeko muttered in pity, "but you should still have enough rest, Joachim-sensei. I have seen you working endlessly various time.", the redhead said in worry.
"Don't worry, I don't have any intentions to stay too long today. Have a good day, Himeko."
"Have a good day, Joachim-sensei.", the redhead waved in uncertainty before she went away.
"That's Fenghuang Down, right?", Joachim asked as he turned his gaze back to the Overseer.
That was the only plausible explanation for Otto and his companion's invisibility. From what Joachim knew about Otto, he knew Otto had the God Key Void Archive can mimic the abilities of other God Keys.
Fenghuang Down was the God Key had the ability of controling consciousness.
"Yes.", Otto replied, then he continued, "I don't want another war with Anti-Entropy now and I want your cooperation in this matter. This is the information about the mysterious 13th Herrscher of Previous Era and also the Herrscher of Finality in this Era.", Otto stated seriously.
"Herrscher of Finality? You mean the Herrscher of the End?", Joachim asked incredulously.
"Herrscher of the End is another matter, Joachim.", Otto chuckled, "Believe me, I want you continue teaching here. From Theresa's feedback, you are an excellent teacher. But most importantly, I want you to teach here until the future Herscher of Origin, Herrscher of Finality and Herrscher of Truth are graduated."
"Wait wait, so you want me to become 3 Herrschers' teacher even though I am currently your enemy. And how the hell can you be so sure there would be 3 Herrschers coming to this school?", Joachim questioned incredulously while putting up 3 fingers.
"There is an anomaly now, Joachim. An extremely big one.", Otto stated seriously then put a card on the table.
"I want a talk with you in Nagazora this weekend. We only have 6 months left for the first major event but the future has become completely unpredictable for us. You will be interested in what I am going to say.", Otto stated seriously then turned his back from the Sovereign and went to the exit.
Sakura also followed behind.
"Sakura, how is my granddaughter's school?", the blonde haired man asked his pink haired companion.
"As expected from someone was raised by you.", the foxy woman replied, "Of course it's spectacular."
"Then let's meet her, shall we? I believe you would love her soon. After all, her origin is the same as Amber but with a little twist.", Otto smirked.
"I don't like twist much. It usually turns out worse."
"I can assure you this twist is the best thing ever.", the Overseer chuckled.
After both people left, the Finnish man was clasping his hands and thinking hard about the recent conversation.
"Rin, I think we should tell my parents about you.", I said to my plushie companion while we were walking back home.
"Tell what? Tell them that I am the setinent virus had destroyed the previous era?", Rin replied sarcastically.
"It wouldn't be good in a long run if it continued like this.", I replied defensively, "My parents are trustworthy. I mean...they ready to wait for me waking up from the coma."
Rin didn't say anything.
"You can take human form, right? Don't you want to walk around freely in human body?", I tried another suggestion.
"Kazuto, just don't ever bring this up again! I am very comfortable in this plushie form.", Rin explained to me in a broken tone with some surprised determination in it.
Ok, this was unexpected! I didn't expect she would react quite fiercely like that.
"I am sorry, Rin. For pestering you.", I apologized and let out a sigh, "If it's uncomfortable for you, I won't ask about it again."
Then both of us then just continued silently walking back to home.
"Hua?", suddenly Rin yelped as I felt something was flying toward me in a very high speed which I couldn't react in time except one thing.
A tip of spear just stopped right before my face and was shaking violently as if it was blocked by something.
The spear then withdrew backward and it returned in the hand of a navy haired girl who was standing just right before me.
I moved my gaze to the holder of the weapon then my jaw was dropped to the ground.
How could she be here at time now?
"She is not Hua.", I muttered to my companion while trying my best to catch my breath. Stopping that spear had took a huge toll on both my mind and body. After all, the technique I used to deflect her spear was the technique using my own soul as the energy.
This technique was taught to me by no other than the great Asuka Langley Sohryu.
Navy hair, traditional Chinese clothes in black color, especially a tiara at the top of her head.
"I don't expect you can use AT Field. But you look like a fish just got out of water.", 'Hua' smirked to me.
"You know about AT Field. How much do you really know, Herrscher of Sentience?", I grunted tiredly as I was trying my best not to falling right on the spot.
"That is Herrscher of Sentience?", Rin questioned incredulously as she eyed at Herrscher of Sentience in wonder.
"I am the one guide her to you, kiddo. You really think she just randomly chooses you?", Senti slowly walked to me and put her hand on my shoulder.
Rin tried to fight back as she tried to transform into a fox. But then she was paralyzed as if her consciousness was trapped in her own body.
I understood what was she trying to say. Herrscher of Sentience was the one guide Elysia to me.
"I am honored to be picked up by the mighty Herrscher of Sentience.", I replied sarcastically, "What do you really want from me?"
"Nothing, I just want to test you.", Senti shrugged, "But it seemed...your body couldn't keep up with your mind.", the navy haired Herrscher looked at me curiously.
I wasn't inside an Eva nor I had a S2 Engine. That's why deploying AT Field nearly collapsed my body.
"Well, that's understandable.", Senti sighed as if she heared the explanation inside my head, "If you want an audience with Otto, here is that maid address. She is here by the way."
Herrscher of Sentience summoned a USB and put it in Rin's hands.
"Maid? You say Rita is in this city?", I questioned the Herrscher in surprise.
"Do not dissappoint me, kid. Ciao", Senti didn't answer my question. She turned her back to me then her body was scattered into red feathers.
...
From far away, the navy haired girl looked down at a boy and a plushie.
"You don't even know who your parents truly are. I don't pick you randomly, kid", Herrscher of Sentience sighed as she summoned a red scarf and warped it around her neck.
"After all, only the children of that devil could severe the chains of fate made by heaven.", Senti moved her gaze upward and enjoyed the beauty of the night sky.
So Herrscher of Sentience has met the MC.
AT Field is extremely OP so I have set various limits on it. At one time, the MC can use AT Field regularly but not now.
Finally the part 1 of Honkai story has ended. It was sad to part ways with our dear Tuna but the future seems quite promising. Seele on motorcyle is something I never knew I would need.
About the MC's true identity, his identity has some similarities with Elysia in my fic.
Also I am so so sorry for the delay. I am at the busiest time of my college life.
Thank you you guys for waiting and being patient with me. I appreciate it.