Obtaining the Herrscher of Thunder Core!
25: Chapter 25: Aether Answers Correctly!
Obtaining the Herrscher of Thunder Core!
After witnessing firsthand the cruel execution that befell Scaramouche, the comment section in the Live Stream Room was flooded with horrified reactions from the viewers.
Nahida: “What a truly terrifying power!” Zhongli: “Even a god-level entity would not be able to rival this kind of absolute authority.” Ei: “Is this what is called true eternity?” Venti: “Ehe What a pitiful fate~~” Arataki Itto: “I swear, I’m scared to death!
I don’t even dare to touch the answer button right now.” Cloud Retainer: “+1!” Ganyu: “Me too!” Xiangling: “I’m starting to panic a little.” Sayu: “+1!” Baizhu: “What a poor child.” Dottore: “That is purely the result of his own arrogance.
There is absolutely no reason to pity him.” Ei: “Hah…” Albedo: “Even though it sounds heartless, I agree.
Since the Lord Harbinger decided to try and forcefully resist the system’s authority, he must be ready to bear the consequences of his failure.” La Signora: “Hahaha, what a foolish way to commit suicide!” Tartaglia: “My, my, how pitiful this colleague of ours is!” Aether: “Hey, Scaramouche, can you still hear me?
If you can, please reply to my message!
No matter how bad your condition is, you have to stay strong and stay alive!
Never give up!” Kamisato Ayaka: “Aether, why do you bother caring about a scumbag like him?” La Signora: “Hmph, why are you pitying a fool like that?
This is all because of his own mistake!” Nilou: “I thought Aether was a very soft-hearted person.
Where is your conscience, guys?!” Jean: “That is true.” Amber: “╰(▽)╯ Yes, exactly!” Eula: “He truly deserves the title of the most affectionate man in Teyvat.
No wonder you all…” Collei: “Aether…
for some reason, I’m starting to understand why they like you so much…” Keqing: “The Traveler’s kindness seriously makes me want to cry!” Kamisato Ayaka: “Absolutely true!” Shenhe: “It turns out he’s not as bad as I thought.” Scaramouche: “No need…
you…
hypocrites!” La Signora: “Oh?
So you’re not dead yet?” Scaramouche: “Shut…
your mouth!” Tartaglia: “Hahaha, how are you doing?
Still alive?
Can you still fight me again later?” Scaramouche: “You too…
shut up!” Dottore: “Wow, this system actually has quite an incredible function.
He can even still send messages in such critical condition.” Scaramouche: “Stop…
talking nonsense…
Hurry up and come here…
and pick me up!” La Signora: “Hmph, pay no mind to this noisy brat.
Since we still have time, how about we discuss further what the answer is?” Nahida: “Even though I had guessed that ‘Nun’ wasn’t the answer, I didn’t expect that option to be eliminated this painfully.” Keqing: “Now there are only two options left, ‘Mondstadt’s Idol’ or ‘The True Monarch of Physical Curse Removal’!” Kaeya: “No need to overthink it anymore, the answer must be ‘Mondstadt’s Idol’!” Amber: “Agreed!” Jean: “Very surprising.
I didn’t expect the most logical option to actually survive this far without anyone picking it.” Klee: “Klee wants to answer too!” Cloud Retainer: “One will not participate in the scramble to answer this time.
The shock from the execution earlier has left me slightly traumatized.” Nilou: “+1!” Kamisato Ayato: “I also feel a bit hesitant now.” [The thinking time is over!] [The scramble to answer begins!] A few viewers cautiously pressed their buttons.
[The scramble session has ended!] [Congratulations to participant Aether for successfully securing the turn!] [Participant, please provide your answer!] Aether was slightly surprised.
He didn’t expect he would actually manage to win the turn this time.
But after thinking about it for a moment, he realized the reason.
The terrifying case of Scaramouche’s execution had apparently terrified many viewers, causing many of them to sit out of this round’s scramble in order to preserve their own lives.
Aether smiled faintly.
Fortune really does favor the bold.
Scaramouche, you truly are a lucky charm!
Regarding the answer choice, between ‘Mondstadt’s Idol’ and ‘The True Monarch of Physical Curse Removal’, Aether already knew exactly which option was correct.
The reason why he kept quiet during the discussion earlier was because he didn’t want anyone else snatching his answer.
Being a little selfish for personal gain from time to time is very good for physical and mental health, isn’t it?
“I choose D, The True Monarch of Physical Curse Removal!” Aether called out firmly.
[Correct Answer!] [Reward: ‘Herrscher of Thunder Core’!] [‘Herrscher of Thunder Core’: Allows the user to inherit and utilize the full power of the Herrscher of Thunder in its entirety!] [Special Note: All negative side effects of the ‘Herrscher of Thunder’ power have been completely neutralized and will not cause any adverse effects on the user’s body!] Seeing the reward, Aether was so thrilled he almost jumped for joy.
As a loyal former Honkai Impact 3rd player, he knew exactly how lethal the Herrscher of Thunder’s power was.
In a certain patch of the game, that form was a top-tier existence classified as T1 (Tier 1).
Based on Honkai Impact 3rd lore, every Herrscher (Sovereign/God) is equipped with a terrifying ability capable of wiping the earth’s surface clean.
This ability literally means eradicating and slaughtering all living beings on the continental landmasses on a global scale.
Even though the Herrscher of Thunder wasn’t the strongest Herrscher, its combat power was still at an absolute god-tier level.
The Herrscher of Thunder was capable of cleaving dimensions and cutting through the fabric of space with a single slash.
Every basic attack from it was just as lethal as the Raiden Shogun’s Musou no Hitotachi (The Unthinkable Slash).
And the most amazing part was, the Herrscher core given by this system had absolutely no side effects!
Aether knew that in its original universe, users of the Herrscher of Thunder core had to endure immense agony.
They constantly had to withstand the pain of Honkai energy erosion.
If they failed to endure it, their consciousness would be entirely consumed, and they would become nothing more than mindless killing puppets for the ‘Will of Honkai’.
But now, thanks to the system’s intervention, he could master that god-tier power for free without fear of losing his sanity.
He absolutely didn’t have to worry about Honkai erosion.
Aether estimated that by absorbing this Herrscher core…
even if he had to face The Seven (the Seven Archons) themselves, he wouldn’t need to fear.
Absolute victory was already in his grasp.
Even so, he wasn’t entirely sure if he had to face the Heavenly Principles (the Natural Laws of Teyvat).
It had to be remembered that the Heavenly Principles were not the same entity as the Sustainer of Heavenly Principles.
The two existed on completely different hierarchical levels.
The Heavenly Principles was the absolute supreme existence capable of controlling the entire continent of Teyvat at its whim.
Such an existence was far more powerful than an ordinary Herrscher.
Unfortunately, however, the Heavenly Principles was currently deep in slumber.
If not, how could the Tsaritsa, the Cryo Archon, dare to cause a ruckus and attempt a rebellion by stealing other gods’ Gnosis?
Ah, but that was a matter for later.
[The reward distribution has begun!] Accompanied by a blinding flash of light, Aether’s pair of eyes instantly turned into a glowing, vibrant shade of purple.
Terrifying sparks of purple lightning danced wildly within his eyes.
Aether took a deep breath, trying to tame the raging power of the Herrscher of Thunder surging through his veins.
As if bowing to his will, the lethal sparks of lightning slowly subsided and concealed themselves beneath his skin, awaiting the command to be unleashed.
Aether could feel it crystal clear.
From this second onward, he had fully mastered the absolute authority of the Herrscher of Thunder.
Meanwhile, the chat section in the Live Stream Room was bustling again with confused comments from the viewers.
Kaeya: “What the heck?
How could the correct answer be ‘The True Monarch of Physical Curse Removal’?!” Jean: “I don’t understand either.
Isn’t Barbara’s actual nickname ‘Mondstadt’s Idol’?” Amber: “(✧_✧) Aether is truly so lucky to have won the scramble and answered correctly!” Aether: “It was just pure coincidence!” Klee: “Klee also wants good luck like Big Brother Aether!” Kamisato Ayato: “By the way, what exactly is the ‘Herrscher of Thunder Core’?” Arataki Itto: “I’m curious too.
What kind of weapon is that?” Hu Tao: “Traveler, hurry up and tell us!
I want to know too!” Ganyu: “I am also a bit curious.
After all, every reward given by this live stream room has been extremely absurd.
Your reward this time must be no exception.” Keqing: “True.
Even though I was planning to press the button to take the reward earlier, it’s a pity my speed still lost to the Traveler.” Miss Xingqiu: “Ugh, what if I keep trying to answer?
Will my reward still be forfeited if I get it wrong again?” Xiangling: “Xingqiu, it’s not all for nothing.
At least now you’ve transformed into someone very sweet and cute!” Chongyun: “Absolutely true.
Other participants received agonizing punishments, but for you, turning into a cute girl isn’t a punishment at all!” Miss Xingqiu: “Chongyun, please shut your mouth.” Hu Tao: “Please shut your mouth~~~” Miss Xingqiu: “Hmph!
Hu Tao, don’t be so cocky.
At least now that I’m a girl, my chest is way bigger than your flat one!” Hu Tao: “┗|｀O|┛ Xingqiu!!!
Just so you know, you just said the forbidden words that you should never say to me!
You truly have a death wish!” Kamisato Ayaka: “So Aether, what kind of power did you get from that reward?” Aether: “The Herrscher of Thunder’s power basically gives me the ability to discharge electricity at will.
You guys can think of me as a walking Power Bank (portable battery)!” Lisa: “Ara, ara~ Could Cutie discharge that ‘electricity’ into me?” Aether: “This is genuinely lethal electricity, Lisa.
This electricity can easily harm people, so let’s just forget about it.” Jean: “Ahem, I don’t think that’s the ‘electricity’ she was referring to, Aether.” Venti: “Does that mean starting from today…
our Traveler’s performance has been upgraded from a manual system to an automated electrical system?
Ehe~” Aether: “I seriously have no idea what you guys are talking about!” [The reward distribution process is complete!] [Next, beginning playback: ‘The True Monarch of Physical Curse Removal’!]