Honkai Simulator: Start with Confessing to The Herrscher of Finality

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The process of establishing rapport with the Herrscher of Sentience unfolded flawlessly according to plan.

Watching the Herrscher of Sentience and the Book of Fuxi enjoying food at a steamed bun shop, Wu Jin couldn't help but sigh in relief. As the overall leader of this operation, seeing everything proceed smoothly was truly the best outcome.

At this point, Xia Chen's part in the mission could be considered complete.

After all, the approach to pacify the Herrschers had been demonstrated clearly. Shenzhou, with the assistance of the Book of Fuxi, should have no trouble learning from this example.

If the Herrscher of Sentience's temperament was merely unstable, then the Book of Fuxi stood firmly on humanity's side as a martial idol.

Logically, Xia Chen should return now.

However, he did not leave.

It was Fu Hua's Memoir Feather within him seeking aid—specifically, she hoped to use her last vestiges of consciousness to seal away the Herrscher of Sentience.

Fu Hua, who had lived for over fifty thousand years, could not fathom a native Herrscher standing alongside humanity. She knew that this Herrscher was merely lost within her memories, but such a memory-bound cage would not hold the Herrscher of Sentience for long.

Once she fully grasps the Authority of a Herrscher and triggers meme pollution, it would spell disaster for all mankind.

In this era, there were no psychic MANTIS fusion warriors like those from the previous civilization.

Xia Chen acknowledged Fu Hua's concerns as valid.

The current Herrscher of Sentience acted without restraint, indicating that if she becomes enraged once, it could happen again. A suitable response is necessary.

The Herrscher of Sentience is indeed unique; rather than controlling consciousness, it is more accurate to say she wields 'identity recognition.' Memes serve as a means to strengthen this identity acknowledgment.

In the previous civilization era, the Herrscher of Sentience possessed weak physical abilities because their innate talent lay solely in consciousness manipulation. Consequently, negating her consciousness meant negating her very existence.

However, negating her consciousness requires the entire civilization to simultaneously abandon her memes, which is challenging to achieve. But with the Herrscher entangled in Fu Hua's memories, one of her vulnerabilities has been exposed.

Since she identifies with Fu Hua's persona, denying that identity becomes the key strategy against her.

This was the most effective method against the Herrscher of Sentience.

Though cruel, it proved successful.

However, such actions were extremely dangerous. After her identity is denied, no one could predict if she would seek another identity for acceptance or immediately trigger meme pollution.

Currently, a key issue lies with the Herrscher of Sentience and Fu Hua's identities; too many people have interacted with them. For instance, Wu Jin alone sees her as both a Herrscher and an immortal being.

When Kiana initially negated the Herrscher of Sentience, there were no bystanders present.

Therefore, he needed an alternative approach to confront this Herrscher: replacing her identity with a different form of recognition.

As he pondered, the Herrscher of Sentience emerged with the Book of Fuxi, drawing attention from their contrasting sizes. Particularly, the Book of Fuxi stood out since this world lacked martial idol manufacturing technology. Several adults already asked the Herrscher where they could purchase such a martial idol.

In response, the Herrscher only laughed arrogantly, boasting, "It's one-of-a-kind; you can't buy it anywhere."

A child's joy is simple; possessing something unique brought her immense satisfaction for a long time.

Xia Chen suddenly had an idea.

Two days later.

"Listen, Young Master, I'm not at your beck and call," Raven grumbled, looking at Xia Chen before her. "Even though you're exceptional, it doesn't mean World Serpent will simply follow your orders."

Xia Chen casually responded, "Wouldn't you want to resolve the issue with the Herrscher of Sentience?"

Raven sounded slightly resentful, "We've tried and failed."

During the recent battle between World Serpent and the Herrscher of Sentience, Raven had directly intervened. However, armed with Fu Hua's memories and possessing a body at its peak, the Herrscher held considerable power. If not for the Herrscher intentionally holding back, it was uncertain whether Raven would still be standing here.

Currently, within World Serpent, Raven was their most formidable combatant. Although Hare could also hold her own, she operated mysteriously, and even Raven had never personally encountered her. As for Owl, his existence is unique and does not involve direct participation in such missions.

Xia Chen paused briefly before saying, "What if I told you I have a solution?"

"Hm?" Raven's eyes widened, then scrutinized Xia Chen closely.

"Don't think your Herrscher status can fool me. World Serpent has records from the previous civilization era, including estimations of the power Herrschers can wield."

Raven remained unconvinced about Xia Chen's capabilities.

The later-emerging Herrschers were generally stronger, as documented by World Serpent—a valuable insight gathered through the bloodshed of past civilizations.

Xia Chen's control over fluid dynamics existed only in theoretical concepts; currently, humans had no means to manipulate fluids directly, except for utilizing potential energy to let liquids flow downward.

The 'recognition' represented by the Herrscher of Sentience essentially embodied modern human civilization's nation-states. A country is formed by the high degree of collective identity among its citizens. The extent of power the Herrscher of Sentience could exert was closely tied to this concept.

Xia Chen calmly responded, "Who told you that confronting a Herrscher always involves physical combat? Let me ask you, how do you think the Herrscher of Sentience exists?"

"Isn't it similar to you?"

"No," he shook his head. "I can reveal some information to you, considering it as repayment for my assistance to World Serpent."

"Including myself, all Herrschers' existence fundamentally stems from their Herrscher Cores. The body containing this Core is referred to as the vessel."

"Just like water in a cup, the water represents the essence; no matter how many times the cup changes, the water remains unchanged."

"So, do you truly believe that the Herrschers of the previous civilization era died?" Xia Chen paused before continuing, "In the previous era, what perished were the vessels, not the Herrschers themselves."

Herrschers cannot be killed.

This was another piece of information Xia Chen obtained after gaining his authority: Honkai arises with civilization, and Herrschers symbolize the maximum values of various physical dimensions within it.

As long as civilization persists, Herrschers will inevitably exist.

If humanity fails to overcome Finality in this era, but by chance, civilization emerges again in the next era, Herrschers will undoubtedly reappear.

Even if the Herrscher Cores from the previous civilization have lost their 'activity' and been transformed into Divine Keys, it only prevents the appearance of Herrschers from that specific era's civilization. However, it does not necessarily mean they have ceased to exist entirely.

"The uniqueness of this era's Herrschers actually stems from their containers gaining consciousness, which is quite peculiar, isn't it?" Xia Chen paused briefly before continuing, "I'm not sure what caused this issue, but for now, it seems to be beneficial."

"What we need to do is transfer the water from one container into another."

"World Serpent possesses such technology."