NOVEL WEB Chapter 77: Magical Girl Kiana
"Kiana, you're too tired. Get some rest."
The constant escapes over the past few months had taken their toll. Kiana was utterly drained, both physically and mentally. Even in her unconscious state, the exhaustion etched on her face was unmistakable.
Ren's hand, resting on her chest, began to emit a soft glow. Countless threads of Dominance extended from his hand, piercing through her body and touching the Herrscher core within her.
The power of the Herrscher of Dominance surged, starting to siphon the Herrscher of the Void's power. With Kiana's consciousness space in turmoil due to her emotional instability, both her personalities had fallen into a deep sleep. It was the perfect opportunity for the Herrscher of Dominance to act.
At the same time, around the world, confusion reigned. The sudden surge and rapid disappearance of the Herrscher's energy had thrown everyone into endless speculation.
Although many organizations had studied the Honkai, few had the advanced capabilities of Schicksal or Anti-Entropy. Faced with such erratic phenomena, most could only blame it on the failure of their testing equipment.
Schicksal, of course, would not let go of any potential clues. At this time, the Immortal Blades squad was already preparing to head to ARC City. Rita's personal super transport ship, the Eos, had been activated from the spaceport. Their next destination was Shenzhou.
Meanwhile, Ren had already stolen most of the Herrscher of the Void's power. However, he had no intention of taking the core just yet. His only goal was to ensure the girl could have a peaceful night's rest.
The stolen powers began to coalesce, forming a false gem. With a snap of his fingers, Ren opened a spatial rift connecting the Dominance Theater to reality. From within, a young female puppet emerged—it was Jian Yun.
The Jian Yun who stepped out now was no longer the same as before. Under Ren's control, her white hair cascaded down her shoulders like a waterfall. Her light blue eyes were as clear as a tranquil lake. Even her attire had been carefully crafted by Ren.
Her outfit was a blend of black and white, accented by intricate purple patterns. The sharp contrast between the colors symbolized both chaos and nobility.
"K424, good evening," Ren greeted warmly.
「…」 The puppet remained silent, ignoring her master's overly familiar tone. Quietly, she accepted the counterfeit Herrscher of the Void core from Ren and placed it against her chest.
As soon as the core touched her, light purple patterns began to spread across her body. Simultaneously, the massive Honkai energy that had dispersed into the air started to gather once more. The storm, which had subsided when Sirin fell asleep, began to rage anew.
Slowly, parts of K424's form that Ren hadn't sculpted perfectly began to transform. They shifted into a flawless replica of Kiana. The spreading Honkai patterns solidified, taking the shape of an elegant and otherworldly skirt.
As the Honkai energy surged within her, light wings woven from white and orange gradually formed on her back. The light blue gem at her chest began to glow, its hue shifting to gold.
When her pupils moved, they gleamed with an ethereal radiance. It was as though a divine messenger was gazing down upon the world.
Everything was ready. Only the final step remained.
The massive Dominance Theater slowly rotated in the Imaginary Space. The enhancement core of the Herrscher of Thousands continued to channel Honkai energy into K424. The counterfeit core, initially a mere imitation, gradually became complete. At a critical moment, it reached its ultimate threshold.
And with that, the Queen descended.
The dark clouds that had gathered once more were pierced by a radiant beam of light. Stars reappeared in the sky, and the violent Honkai energy surged upward. Yet, under Ren's precise control, it remained contained, ensuring it wouldn't cause widespread Honkai infection among ordinary people.
The renewed eruption of Honkai energy quickly caught the world's attention. Scientists dedicated to Honkai research were left in despair, helplessly tugging at their already thinning hair. To them, it felt as if the Herrscher had decided her first descent wasn't dramatic enough and opted for a second act.
Ren observed the fully-formed Herrscher of the Void with a satisfied nod. Shifting his focus, he gently lifted Kiana and stepped into the spatial rift. Meanwhile, K424, now with her newly transformed appearance, descended into the world under his control.
Ren couldn't yet fully wield the Herrscher of the Void's powers. Instead, he used Griseo's Stigmata power to keep himself aloft, gliding through the air toward the city. Below, chaos unfolded as Honkai beasts and zombies began their merciless attacks.
…
"Monster! A white monster!"
The young mother turned off the light and huddled in a corner of the room with her child. She prayed silently, hoping the creatures outside wouldn't discover their hiding place.
However, her six-year-old son didn't seem to grasp the danger. Peeking out from behind the curtains, he stared at the world beyond the window, curiosity shining in his eyes.
"Mommy, you're wrong. It's called a Honkai beast. They have white carapaces, and some even carry spears."
The mother's face paled as she hurriedly pulled her son away from the window, covering his mouth to silence him. "What are you saying? How do you even know the names of those monsters?"
"But I just do know."
Her son's innocent reply left her dumbfounded. He continued, his voice filled with childlike certainty, "They're monsters that come from the void. Their goal is to kill humans and destroy the world. But mommy, you don't have to be scared. A magical girl will come to defeat them!"
His words grew more outlandish by the second. The mother couldn't help but wonder if the trauma had been too much for him. A troubling thought crossed her mind. If we make it through this, I'll take him to see a psychologist.
As she mulled this over, the boy slipped away again, pressing his face against the glass.
"Wow, Mommy, look! A magical girl really did appear! And she's in her Queen form, Magical Girl Kiana-chan!"
"What magical gi—" The mother's words froze in her throat.
Her eyes followed her son's pointing finger. Outside the window, a white-haired girl floated gracefully in the sky. The glowing aura around her was almost surreal.
"There's… really a magical girl?"
Shock overtook her. For a moment, she wondered if she was the one who needed a psychologist instead.
…
At this time, Ren was flying mid-air, surveying the city below. Several days ago, he had quietly started distributing Magical Girl ☆ Kiana—a manga that cleverly disguised information about Honkai beasts. Through this medium, he gradually raised public awareness about the hidden threats of the Honkai.
Meanwhile, the world was grappling with the chaos caused by the Herrscher of the Void. Yet Otto stubbornly continued to suppress all information related to the Honkai. His motives were clear—he sought tighter control and governance over humanity.
It was no different from livestock farming. As long as people remained blind to the truth, they would endure suffering, chalking it up to mere misfortune.
What Ren aimed to do was disrupt this facade. He sought to tear open a crack in Schicksal's seemingly impenetrable wall, allowing the winds of truth to reach ordinary people. Only by enlightening them could Schicksal's unyielding dominance begin to crumble. After all, the true power of the world lay not in a single organization but in the collective will of the people.
The newly descended Ren didn't rampage through the city or harm civilians. Instead, she was actively assisting the city's guard units in combating the massive Honkai beasts. Her actions were high-profile, and she made no attempt to hide her presence.
Anyone who had read Magical Girl ☆ Kiana would immediately recognize her as Magical Girl Kiana-chan—the strongest magical girl who valiantly fought to save the world in the manga.
With Ren's help, the Honkai outbreak in the city gradually subsided. Survivors witnessed the selflessness of this magical girl firsthand. Though many couldn't clearly see her face from the sky, the name "Kiana," the savior of the world, quietly spread among the ordinary people.