Wearing the Key of Blankness.
It was also inlaid with the Herrscher of Wind Core from the Previous Civilization.
Undoubtedly.
Mei's strength was no different from a true Herrscher of Wind; in fact… she might even be stronger than a true Herrscher of Wind.
In the Honkai worldview, a Herrscher's strength also depended to some extent on their own cultural level.
Coincidentally—Mei's level was quite high. As a polymath, she could better utilize the power of the Herrscher of Wind.
However…
Compared to other Yandere Valkyries.
Mei had a huge drawback: she wasn't durable enough.
As a researcher.
Mei wasn't a true Valkyrie; she would get corrupted, likely all because of the Key of Blankness.
Although not durable.
But…
Mei could temporarily stop Theresa.
For Lucas, that was already enough.
"This is the first time I've seen the Headmaster wearing Blood Knight · Moon Flurry. Why did she change her attire? Was she forced by Himeko Murata, or did killing Raiden Mei cause an abnormal change?"
Based on the events of this reincarnation.
Lucas keenly felt that—Theresa was hiding a big secret.
The Hyperion's Key was just the starting point.
The Headmaster still had many hidden treasures waiting to be unearthed.
"Observe, think."
Lucas knew his death was already a foregone conclusion.
Therefore…
Lucas focused all his attention on the Headmaster, attempting to gather more information.
As for why Lucas was so certain Mei would stop Theresa.
Naturally, it was because the Purple-haired girl wanted to force him to eat supper.
Perhaps now it could be called breakfast?
In any case, Lucas had to be alive to eat, so Mei would definitely intercept the murderous Headmaster.
The second battle quickly began.
Theresa VS Mei.
Upon sensing the Headmaster's presence.
Mei had already put down the classical lantern and lunchbox, her body tensed, ready for battle.
Facts proved.
This was a very correct decision.
Theresa didn't say another word; she charged forward like a berserker.
"This path is blocked."
Mei coldly waved her hand. Under the restraint of the Key of Blankness, the Herrscher of Wind Core released a large amount of Honkai Energy, affecting reality.
The Herrscher of Flame could control molecular motion, which manifested as high temperatures.
And the Herrscher of Wind's ability was to create ideal fluids.
The specific manifestation was hurricanes.
Of course…
The application of ideal fluids was not so narrow; even water, or even stones, could be given the state of an ideal fluid.
However, manipulating air would be more difficult.
Ordinary people wanting to master this power would certainly not be able to do so without long-term accumulated experience.
Could Mei do it?
Lucas could confidently nod; she really could do it.
After all, in previous reincarnations, he had seen the earth tear apart and flow like a river.
Just like now.
Strong winds blocked Theresa's steps.
At the same time…
Beneath the Headmaster, the earth tore and flowed, and the entire St. Freya Academy began to shake, as if the end of the world was coming.
This was the true scene of Yandere Valkyries in battle.
The reason Himeko Murata and Theresa's previous battle didn't cause too much impact was due to—the night rules.
In St. Freya Academy (Reverse World Version).
There were many rules at night.
There were none during the day.
This was also why…
Lucas felt that the daytime a month later would be even more terrifying than the night.
The darkness that obscured vision was gone.
The safe zones were gone.
Buildings can also be destroyed at will.
He can no longer hide in a small room, close the door, and leave the Valkyries outside scratching their heads.
The level of terror has risen by more than one notch.
Lucas sometimes wondered if the only chance to clear the Inner World version of St. Freya Academy was within the first month.
In contemplation...
Mei and the Headmaster were in a fierce confrontation.
The ground beneath their feet flowed like a river, offering no leverage.
This caused great inconvenience to Theresa, and with the hurricane blowing, she couldn't even stand steady and was directly blown away.
Her small figure was blown far away.
Lucas held the deceased Raiden Mei, staring intently at the battle between the two sides.
"The Headmaster's strength must be more than this."
"Otherwise... she couldn't have dealt with Himeko and Mei so quickly; there must be something strange about it."
"Did Theresa use Divine Grace Barrier when I passed out?"
Lucas's brain was thinking non-stop.
If it was Divine Grace Barrier, then it would make sense.
After all...
For Valkyries who fight using Honkai Energy, the suppressive power of Divine Grace Barrier is simply too strong; even a Herrscher would be reduced to an ordinary person, making them easy to kill.
Theresa was blown very far by the hurricane, her two small feet dragging long marks on the ground.
Finally, she slammed Judah's Oath into the ground.
Only then did Theresa steady her steps.
"Why..."
"Why must everyone stop the Headmaster?"
"You... villains! I'm just trying to maintain the normal operation of St. Freya Academy; what's wrong with the Headmaster?!"
Clutching the giant cross with both hands.
Theresa lowered her head, trembling all over, saying, "I'm not wrong, hehehe... you are all wrong, it's all you!"
"You are all villains..."
"You all deserve to die, all of you deserve to die!"
A cold and desperate light flashed in Theresa's eyes.
Whether it was the actions of Raiden Mei, Himeko Murata, or Mei, she regarded them all as betrayal.
The pain and anger in her heart.
Drove Theresa to make her own decision to end all of this.
"Yes..."
"It's time to end this."
Theresa's voice was low and hoarse, her blood began to boil, her teeth sharpened, her nails lengthened, her bones cracked, a pair of wings unfurled behind her, and a sharp, unknown object protruded from her tailbone.
The Headmaster's body deformed.
Almost in the blink of an eye, she transformed into a ten-meter-tall monster.
Theresa's form was somewhat grotesque, with a six-horned dragon head, bat wings, a bony tail, humanoid hands, and humanoid feet...
Her entire body was covered in purplish-black crystals.
Lucas's breath hitched.
What was this situation?
"Could it be... Artificial Honkai Collapse?"
As the Headmaster, a Schicksal-version fusion warrior, it was not surprising for her to possess such an ability.
Lucas frowned.
"Theresa's form is a bit strange..."
"I remember Hua looked quite good."
Lucas had originally thought Theresa would use Divine Grace Barrier, but he didn't expect it to be Artificial Honkai Collapse.
It was truly a bit beyond his expectation.
Just as Lucas was about to watch Mei and the Artificial Honkai Collapse Theresa battle...
The Purple-haired girl wearing the Key of Blankness turned around.
Her brown trench coat had vanished without a trace the moment the battle began.
What appeared before everyone was a black and green bodysuit, with a large amount of white fur fluttering in the wind around the collar.
Looking at Mei's alluring, curvaceous figure.
Lucas realized his time was up.
It was time for breakfast now.
Mei completely ignored the rampaging Theresa charging in the distance; she picked up the lunchbox on the ground and whispered, "Don't eat... why aren't you eating yet, no... you must eat, you must eat..."
"Otherwise, we will die, all of us will die..."
"You have to eat even if you don't want to!"
Mei's emotions became increasingly agitated.
By the end, she was practically roaring.
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