Chapter 11: Hellmaru is Also a Mammal

Yae Sakura. She was a shrine maiden from the Shino Village Shrine in the Far East 500 years ago. She saved the escapee, the Herrscher of the Sky, Kallen Kaslana, by the river.

Unfortunately, she was possessed by the "Black Box" Kallen brought with her—an entity known as the 12th Herrscher of the Pre-Civilization Era, Hellmaru. Yae Sakura herself was also infected and became a pseudo-Herrscher.

After a brutal battle of love and hatred between Yae Sakura and Kallen, both were sealed away along with the Herrscher of Corruption.

Until now.

"Yae Sakura has been unsealed... so it won't be long before the two ancestors appear, right?"

Ye Feng wondered if they would appear in this world.

Fuxi and Nuwa.

Ye Feng really wanted to see them.

Sisterly love would be fantastic.

Currently, the characters appearing in Saint Freya Academy seem to be "those who have been active in the real Saint Freya Academy and their counterparts." For example, Adult Bronya, Mei, as well as Kongming, and Yae Sakura.

But Rita and Durandal are not here.

Perhaps because the outside world is still in 2014, they haven't visited Saint Freya yet.

If characters are added because of the map... then the chances of Fuxi and Nuwa appearing are very slim.

So, is there a condition for unlocking new maps?

Does it automatically unlock when the time comes, or is it triggered by something?

Even if the "Nine Hells" map is unlocked, will Fuxi and Nuwa appear?

5000 years ago, Fuxi and Nuwa sealed the Honkai Beast "Chi You" that devoured the continent by sacrificing their own flesh and blood to protect the land of Shenzhou.

They must have indeed died, right?

While pondering these questions, Ye Feng walked towards the playground.

The playground was dominated by a "mountain."

The white giant fox was towering like a building, looking very magnificent.

It had a red magatama pattern and eye shadow on its forehead, with shimenawa ropes tied around its body and its lower legs red.

It was filled with a demonic divinity, and its crimson pupils revealed a fierce demeanor.

This was the Herrscher of Corruption of the Pre-Civilization Era.

In the current civilization era, it was called Hellmaru.

Hellmaru looked down at the figures below, opened its mouth, and its sharp fangs reflected a cold, eerie light.

'They actually... separated?'

The Herrscher of Corruption was an ultimate virus with self-awareness, possessing the ability to corrode, filled with hatred and resentment. 500 years ago, it "corroded" Yae Sakura, intending to use her to exact revenge on humanity.

At the last moment before being sealed, Hellmaru had completely occupied Yae Sakura's body.

And now it was inexplicably separated?

But..... this might be a good thing.

"I have my own body now. Kekekeke."

Hellmaru looked mockingly at the shrine maiden below. Before the sealing, they had fought each other for the body and then struggled in the space of consciousness for 500 years, becoming deadly enemies.

That was because Hellmaru was fighting on unfamiliar ground.

Now, with its own body, Hellmaru's combat power was vastly different.

After all, Hellmaru was a genuine Herrscher.

"Hahaha, now, nothing can stop me!"

Hellmaru erupted in terrifying flames, and the scorching air distorted the nearby space.

Yae Sakura, still confused, immediately jumped and landed firmly on a street lamp, facing Hellmaru.

"Yae Sakura, watch closely—"

Hellmaru was enveloped in crimson flames and released an astonishing pressure, its scarlet eyes reflecting the destruction of the world.

Yae Sakura held her sword with a serious expression.

She felt the air around her becoming sluggish, as if she was sinking into an endless mire.

Then, a mad voice squeezed in from all directions—

"This is my true form! The complete Herrscher of Corruption! The complete Hiyu Maru! The complete me!"

The unimaginable high temperature rapidly approached.

Yae Sakura saw a gigantic red meteor charging towards her.

No, it wasn't a meteor; it was the speeding Hellmaru

Yae Sakura stomped on the ground, trying to jump away.

But a giant claw emerged from the "crimson meteor" and struck fiercely—

The impact sent out a powerful ripple of air.

Yae Sakura was sent flying like a baseball, crashing straight into the school building.

"So weak, so weak, so weak. Too weak, Yae Sakura!"

Hellmaru roared at the sky.

However, it found it strange that despite such a fierce battle, everyone here remained unmoved.

Aren't they afraid of death?

No, something is wrong with this world!

As the ultimate virus, the Herrscher of Corruption can invade both biological organisms and electronic devices.

But now, as a complete Herrscher of Corruption, it can't corrode anything in this place!

Strange.

While confused, a voice came from below.

"So, this is your true form? Compared to the unique form of the Herrscher of Corruption in the current era, Hellmaru is quite cute."

Hellmaru turned its massive head and saw a man walking towards it. The flames on its body flared up briefly.

"…Human?"

It was a tiny human, whose whole body could be covered by Hellmaru's shadow.

"You can call me Ye Feng."

Hellmaru scrutinized Ye Feng, seemingly observing something.

"Seeing me, you're not even the slightest bit panicked. Did you cause this?"

"Cause this? That's an interesting suggestion; I might try it later."

"?"

Hellmaru was stunned, not understanding what this person was saying.

But it didn't matter.

Hellmaruu raised its claw to grab Ye Feng.

Control him and then slowly question him.

However, before it could strike, it stopped in mid-air.

Then, Hellmaru's flames turned an unhealthy red.

Accompanied by a muffled groan, Hellmaru's body crashed to the ground, its once strong muscles spasming violently, its powerful body twitching continuously.

A large amount of Honkai energy flowed out, spreading across the playground and staining it with dark marks.

"A big fox, and yet the sound is somewhat enticing."

Like inspecting merchandise, Yefeng walked around Hellmaru and then stopped in front of its enormous head, its huge eyes showing an incredulous expression.

"...What did you do to me?"

"Whee~"

Ye Feng manifested Hellmaru's status panel.

Hiyu Maru then saw in terror,

「Sensitivity Enhancement」

「Neurotransmitter Amplification」

「□□」x3

…..

Yefeng smiled, "So, Hellmaru is indeed a mammal, just like a fox."

"You... you monster~~ ahhhhhhh!"

Seeing Hellmaru still so spirited, Yefeng's large hand ruthlessly pressed down on the panel again.

biubiubiu—Six streams of Honkai energy beams shot out...

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