Chapter 145: Artificial Herrschers?

Although the base of the World Snake was located in a remote area, its interior was fully functional, with research areas for scientific research, logistics areas for logistics support, testing areas for weapon and equipment testing, and even leisure areas for personnel relaxation were prepared.

At this moment, in this leisure area, a group of children were discussing something with some excitement.

"My teacher is very good at fighting!"

"My brother is too!"

"My teacher has fought Honkai Beasts!"

"My brother has too!"

"My teacher knows how to mix cocktails!"

"My brother can cook!"

The black-headed teenager stood aside, leaning against the wall, choosing not to disturb them, but instead silently watching the children's competitive scene, a faint smile hanging on his lips.

The purple-coloured Celestial Angel, Sirin, was currently debating with a child about the strength of their respective guardians. The discussion became intense at one point, and both children became somewhat flushed from the argument. Kiana stood silently beside Sirin, nervously observing her, appearing like a guardian.

Chase knew the child who was quarreling with Sirin. He was one of the children adopted by Raven. She was one of the children in the "Nest" adopted by Raven. At the moment, Little Kong was pulling her aside, persuading her with "Let it go, let it go," but the child seemed oblivious, clearly getting worked up. She didn't want her teacher, who had adopted her, to be outdone by someone else's brother!

Naturally, Sirin was not one to back down. Perhaps she was not very bright, or perhaps she couldn't cook, but when it came to listing her brother's strengths, she believed she wouldn't lose to anyone!

So, the competition heated up, and the child was momentarily at a loss for words, blushing and thinking for a long time. Suddenly, a light bulb went off in her head, and she confidently said, "My teacher's island can fly!"

Sirin blinked her golden eyes, seemingly imagining the scene of the flying island, and her small heart was greatly shocked, rare silence falling over her.

She admitted that her brother didn't have a flying island, but he did have a flying dragon. So, Sirin looked at Bella, who was watching from the sidelines, and was about to continue the debate with the child when she saw the child's expression change from pride to astonishment in an instant.

"Tea-teacher?!"

Sirin turned around and saw Raven with a wry smile on his face, and Chase standing behind him, smirking.

"Brother!" Sirin immediately rushed into Chase's arms, rubbing her head against his chest like a little animal, looking extremely happy.

"Sirin, my good Sirin." Chase smiled indulgently, petting Sirin's head as if stroking a cat.

"Hehe (*^▽^*)." Sirin smiled contentedly.

Chase hadn't brought these little ones along due to his outing earlier, and Sirin hadn't seen her brother for a day, so she really missed him!

Bella and Kiana's reactions were a bit slow, and they only came over now, their eyes also filled with joy. However, Kiana's gaze carried a hint of complexity.

The white-headed girl glanced at the Space of Consciousness, where the Queen of Void resided, and found that the other party had a similar expression to hers, while Fu Hua, who was on the side, still seemed interested, making Kiana somewhat helpless.

No, the squad leader didn't seem so nosy before, what's going on?

But now it didn't seem like a big problem. The big problem was...

Two Sirins!

The deceased second Herrscher suddenly attacked me collectively!

Judging from the Queen of Void's reaction, it was also a rare sight for her. And watching Chase and Sirin's intimate appearance, the Queen of Void inexplicably had a feeling—Oh no, I've become a substitute!

"Miss Raven, I didn't expect you to come back so early." After exchanging greetings with Kiana and Bella, Chase joked with Raven, his tone full of teasing, and even the smile on his lips didn't attempt to conceal it.

The flying island, heh, although it was a bit impolite, it was indeed funny.

"Children's words should not be taken too seriously," Chase reassured Raven, "Our World Snake is thriving recently. I believe in a few years, Miss Raven, you will be able to buy another villa island. Miss Raven, I believe in you."

"Chase, can you stop mentioning the villa island?" Raven narrowed her eyes and smiled, emitting a dangerous aura. If this were in an Eastern animation, perhaps Raven's current expression would be accompanied by red eyes and black aura effects.

"Alright, you know me, I've always been a very stable person. Just like earlier, I was just protecting the innocence of these children."

So you didn't stop it, huh? Raven's mouth twitched.

"Forget about my island for now, but you've certainly caused quite a stir." Raven remembered the main point and became serious, her wine-red eyes staring straight at Chase, full of seriousness.

........

"Artificial Herrscher?" In the leader's room of the World Snake, Kevin and Chase sat facing each other. When Kevin heard the term come out of Chase's mouth, he raised an eyebrow slightly, repeating the term with interest.

"Yes, I've checked the World Snake's database and learned about the information regarding Herrscher of the previous civilization and the current civilization. Although the information about the previous civilization is still somewhat fragmentary, it doesn't affect me drawing my own conclusions..." At this point, Chase looked at Kevin, paused for a moment, and continued,

"The Herrscher of the current civilization bear a great resemblance to those of your era, but there are also differences."

Kevin picked up his red wine and took a sip. It had to be said that Otto had good taste, and the wine was undoubtedly top-notch.

Kevin didn't intend to interrupt, he knew Chase hadn't finished yet.

"Although I don't know the reason for this change, one important point is human nature, right?" Chase looked at Kevin with a smile, as if knowingly asking.

Although it was a question, it seemed more like a rhetorical question.

"Yes, Herrscher of the previous civilization did not possess human nature, but the current Herrscher do indeed possess it." Kevin voluntarily omitted some information and calmly said.

At least, most of what Chase said was correct, and there was no need for Kevin to correct him because it wasn't necessary.

"And it seems that it is this reason that has led to the uniqueness of the Herrscher of this era." Chase continued, "After selecting a suitable Herrscher host, the Honkai Consciousness cannot directly control the Herrscher's actions. Instead, it chooses to manipulate in two ways—"

"First, by directly communicating with the Herrscher host to induce them to fulfill the Herrscher's mission." Chase held up a finger.

"Second, in the event of unsuccessful communication or inability to persuade the Herrscher host, the Honkai Consciousness will induce the host's body to produce a loyal Herrscher consciousness that is loyal to the Honkai, and through the Herrscher consciousness taking over the body, the Herrscher host will fulfill the Herrscher's mission."

"In my opinion, there is room for manipulation here." Chase smiled.