Chapter 82 MOTH Meeting

In the dark room, Orion was breathing heavily, with beads of sweat dripping from his forehead. It was clear that using his ability was a significant strain on him.

"Is it really this hard to create a memory? Honkai Impact is such a hassle. Orion said calmly, clutching his chest.

Right now, his body was entirely that of a regular human. The Herrscher's body and core were safely stored away, reserved for only the most critical situations.

His [Remeberance] powers were struggling due to the lack of imaginary energy and the differences between Honkai and imaginary energy. His light cone had been damaged on its way here, making things even harder.

Instead of being frustrated, Orion saw this as a chance to improve his skills. He believed that when he returns to the Astral Express world, his strength would be significantly enhanced.

"My current titles include Emulator of [Rememberance], the Path of [Trailblazing], and Herrscher of Reason... The more worlds I visit, the more limitless my power becomes.

I wonder how powerful I'll become when I have visited hundreds of worlds," he thought optimistically. For him, time was the most crucial factor. Compared to ancient beings who have lived for eons, his life so far was still too brief.

The more experiences he gathered, the richer his "memories" would be, and naturally, his strength would grow.

"Right now, I need to focus on boosting my body's ability to hold and resist Honkai energy."

Orion looked at his right hand, wrapped in gauze. Although he had used weapons and powers from the Honkai series, it was actually the "power of [Remeberance]" creating a weapon from the Honkai Impact world. When using real Honkai energy, he was surprised by how low his body's resistance to it was. This weakness could become a major problem in future battles.

"And among the Flame-Chasers, there is someone who can help me with this."

A green-haired figure flashed through Orion Astra's mind. Joining the Flame-Chasers had many benefits. On one hand, he was part of the human camp, and he didn't really want to be a Herrscher as it was a last resort. But he was glad to have joined early enough to potentially prevent some upcoming issues.

"I hope MOTH won't underestimate the danger of the Herrscher due to my actions."

The room fell into silence, like the moon hiding behind clouds.

...

"Has the research report on that Herrscher come out?"

Elsewhere, in a secret location unknown to the outside world, the Flame-Chasers were hard at work. Countless experts and scholars analyzed his behavior, replaying the video from the coffee shop repeatedly.

But even with current technology, they couldn't figure out how Orion achieved his results.

Holographic projection? The fingerprints left by Orion Astra were real, and MOTH had intercepted his DNA and biological signals.

After studying the data, top experts could only reach a startling conclusion.

"Orion's genes are almost identical to those of ordinary humans."

This finding puzzled MOTH scientists, but it also suggested that the Herrschers' ability to use "powers" beyond current human technology wasn't due to their genetic makeup.

Of course, this conclusion is incorrect, and the mistake may persist until they capture a real Herrscher.

In a large, brightly lit room, a long wooden table stood in the center. Experts and scholars from around the world were seated on either side.

Among them were psychology professors, award-winning physicists, leading scientists and engineers, and senior military officials. They had gathered to study Orion.

"What exactly are his abilities?"

"Copying? Just like what was shown in the picture, he copied the artillery fire from the combat helicopter," said a researcher wearing glasses.

"It's not that simple. The physical qualities shown in the picture don't match the genetic report we received. If the data we have is correct, he may have submitted a fake gene," retorted the biologist.

"His resilience is definitely beyond ordinary. His body withstood artillery fire. I know how powerful depleted uranium armor-piercing rounds are.

Even steel of the same quality would be easily penetrated, but he recovered in almost no time," said the military officer, folding his hands.

"Rather than copying, it seems his ability is designed to counter human technology."

"If we invest in higher-end technology, is there a chance it could be copied?"

"It's quite possible, so we need to be cautious!"

"But his ability also has significant potential for logistics. If materials and technology can be copied without limits, our warships could fill the entire solar system within a year."

"Yes, this idea has great potential."

In the war room of the MOTH, a lively discussion had begun about Orion Astra's future roles.

Maybe Orion's previous mental state led them to believe the Herrscher was something humans could control, similar to the out-of-control superpowers seen in movies.

"Isn't it possible that what he's showing now is just a disguise of his mental state?"

When these words were spoken, everyone in the war room fell silent. The speaker was an elderly man at the head of the table, his sharp eyes scanning the room.

"You are all top experts in your fields. Of course, I value your opinions, but..."

"You don't know much about Honkai."

The attendees, all sharp-minded individuals, didn't argue because the man speaking was the main leader of the MOTH Council, appointed by the United Nations.

"The Honkai phenomenon has been present on Earth for a long time. We have a thorough understanding and discussion of its origins and development."

"Just as the Mayans once predicted the end of the world..."

"Honkai has a strong hostility toward civilization. According to the information we uncovered from the lunar ruins, there is definitely something wrong with Orion Astra."

The old man's words were so decisive that all experts quickly set aside their doubts and listened attentively.

"Please take a look."

As soon as the old man finished speaking, an image appeared on the display screen behind him. The image was of the moon, showing an ancient ruin that shouldn't exist there.

"Is this from the moon?"

The architectural expert voiced his skepticism. Based on his many years of experience on Earth, the structure in the image was almost unbelievable.

Although the building isn't very big, it has a mix of high-tech features that most people wouldn't understand. Plus, it's located on the moon, which adds to the confusion for experts.

"Please take a look at this mural screenshot," the old man said. The screen changed to show a mural with a prehistoric style.

The mural shows many humans drawn with rough lines at the bottom and large red areas above. It's clear what the artist was trying to convey.

"Are those humans?" some experts asked, noticing clues.

"Yes," the old man confirmed. "This mural depicts the collapse of other civilizations."

The shocking revelation came from the old man, who was an authority appointed by the United Nations. Everyone had to believe his words.

"Herrschers, as the ultimate agents of destruction, only have one purpose: to destroy humanity," the old man continued, his voice filled with strong emotions, showing his deep hatred for the Honkai.

"When dealing with a Herrscher, we must be extremely cautious. Even if they seem friendly, we can't fully trust them; it could all be an act."

"Our goal is clear: we must ensure humanity's survival during the Honkai phenomenon and protect our families and friends. Take this as a serious warning."

The old man's words set the tone for the meeting, ending the discussion on Orion Astra.

Among the crowd, one person didn't seem to take the old man seriously and looked at Orion's report with a smirk.

"Orion Astra, we'll meet soon."