I've already said this isn't a life simulator!

Xi Wang spoke indifferently, slowly withdrawing his sword-wielding hand.

Then, he quickly retreated half a step, dodging the "individual" that came to ambush him. He stopped and opened his mouth. Simultaneously, a translucent blue shark leaped out of the water, its jaws wide open, and bit at the "individual".

With his lips and teeth closed, accompanied by the sound of blood spurting out, bright red stains appeared on Xi Wang's face and body.

He gently wiped the blood from his face, and a trickle of water rose up, wiping his face and cleaning the blood that had stained his clothes.

The remains of that "individual" also silently dissolved in the water.

"...It's not very tasty."

Xi Wang muttered to himself, but his words were particularly chilling.

"However... it's not bad either."

"Then... let's begin the [hunt]."

At that moment, they felt with absolute clarity the fear of being targeted by a "predator".

Chapter 47 [Herrscher]...Not tasty

Are you kidding me?! What on earth is that thing?!

That guy should have died long ago! How is he still alive? And he even crawled out of the sea?!

Damn it! Damn it!

…………

In their "meeting," every surviving "individual" was hurling insults, and in this noisy environment, the voices were gradually decreasing.

That guy… that guy who controls water… how is he so outrageous?! Was he ever this strong before?!

With the cover of several other individuals, one of the "individuals" approached Xi Wang. Gritting his teeth, he slightly moved his hand, and a faint flame ignited in the damp environment. Then, carrying this tiny flame, he reached out to touch Xi Wang's body.

bumped into!

It was overjoyed to find that, thanks to the constraints imposed by the other "individuals," it had successfully encountered them!

It unleashed its power, and the originally tiny flames instantly became fierce, almost instantly engulfing Xi Wang's entire body, turning him into a human torch. The scorching and dry heat enveloped Xi Wang in an instant.

Meanwhile, attacks from other "individuals" arrived in the next moment. In the [meeting], they had already discussed how to deal with Xi Wang, this troublesome guy who suddenly appeared.

Boom boom boom——

The relentless attacks kept splashing water on the ground. The water here was clearly shallow, only ankle-deep, but the splashes were unusually numerous, as if they were bombarding the sea, as if they were fighting on the ocean.

But thankfully, this opportunity has been seized. As long as they attack in sequence and keep that guy under control, they can take the opportunity to bypass him and leave through the gap behind him...?!

Before they could even feel relieved, they saw a hand forcefully reach out despite the numerous attacks. The "individual" that sensed something was wrong tried to escape, but it was too late... it had already been caught by a giant "pincer".

A giant, azure crab silently emerged, its massive body deflecting all their attacks. Through its azure, translucent body, one could see the glimmer of hope within.

Their attacks were indeed effective; Xi Wang still had various wounds on his body, and arcs of electricity occasionally flashed across his body, with flames even burning.

But soon, all of that faded away, and Xi Wang's injuries quickly healed and disappeared, leaving not a trace, as if he had never been injured at all.

Wait... what is this?

What terrified them even more was the inexplicable chill... the constant feeling of being "stared" at, the constant surge of anger and rage... Why is this happening? Why do I feel this way?! It's so uncomfortable... so heavy... Damn it, why is it everywhere?!

Is there anything here that's all around us...?

They suddenly realized—it was water. In this already damp space, water was the only thing surrounding them!

It was at this moment that they felt more clearly the emotions originating from "water".

An intensely clear anger, the anger that it felt for its beloved child to use fire again, the anger that made its beloved child suffer dryness and be hurt again.

It was incredibly clear, incredibly heavy; this weight felt like a physical weight pressing down on their hearts and bodies.

Their body temperature began to drop, water droplets began to appear on their skin, and their clothes gradually became soaked... The water was gradually affecting their bodies, and the weight of the water was being applied to them little by little.

So heavy...so heavy...it felt like being in the deep sea. Even though the water was only ankle-deep, it felt as if the water filled the entire space.

What...is...this...?!

Bang! ! !

They roared, sounding quite enraged, but the muffled thud that followed brought their roars to an abrupt halt.

The "individual" that Xi Wang was holding, that was gripped by the giant crab's pincers... was crushed to pieces, blood splattering everywhere.

pat-

Releasing his grip, a [Herrscher Core] quietly fell to the ground with a slightly muffled sound.

Withdrawing her hand, Xi Wang lightly licked her thumb with the tip of her tongue, then frowned slightly, looking somewhat disgusted.

"Unappetizing……"

The flowing water quietly stepped forward and wiped his face, gently brushing over the area where he had just been injured, as if to comfort him and to show his concern.

However, Xiwang gently patted it away, showing some impatience and disgust, while the water simply fell silently back into the puddles on the ground.

【Tch—Got it, let's go!】

One of them, which had been hiding at the very back, pursed its lips in annoyance and glanced at Xi Wang with resentment and fear before beckoning the other "individuals" to leave... While the other "individuals" were fighting and holding Xi Wang back, it used its own abilities to forcefully squeeze a gap in the wall, just big enough for a person to barely pass through.

only……

"Want to escape?"

The predator-like gaze swept over them in the next moment.

He gripped the dark greatsword tightly, slowly dragged it, and then unleashed an upward slash at them.

The sword tip sliced ​​through the shallow water, creating ripples. As the tip left the water, the water moved with it, transforming into a massive water blade that struck the unsuspecting individuals, slicing them in two.

However, the massive water blade also sliced ​​through the alloy wall, creating a narrow gap. One of the "individuals," disregarding its fear, immediately seized the opportunity to use its abilities to forcibly enlarge the gap in the wall. The surviving "individuals" then began to cover each other and retreat in an orderly manner.

"not good……"

Kevin stepped forward, wanting to chase after the fleeing Herrschers, but was stopped by May.

"Kevin, don't go."

Mei spoke softly, her gaze remaining fixed on Xi Wang, never looking away, as if confirming something.

"He... needs an outlet for his emotions, let's give it to him for now."

"........."

Xi Wang seemed to have heard her words, glanced at her, and then silently took steps, moving little by little in the direction they had left.

Huh? Those "individuals" who blocked Xiwang's retreat and those unfortunate "individuals" who were still unable to leave? Their heads had already been cut off by the thin, whip-like currents of water that appeared in the shallow water, and their bodies dissolved into the water silently.

As he said, it was just a "hunt" and there was no real battle involved.

In the metal corridor leading to the outside world, Xi Wang dragged his sword and walked slowly.

Even though he was walking very slowly, simply taking one step at a time, he was still able to keep up with them as they ran at full speed.

The water flowed silently underfoot, and the dampness quickly filled the entire corridor.

[Spread out... *gulp*?!]

One of the "individuals" shouted, so panicked that it forgot they could communicate directly in the "meeting," but as it shouted, it spat out several bubbles.

Yes, those are bubbles that only appear in water.

Even though there was still air around them and the water had only just soaked the soles of their shoes, they felt as if they were submerged.

Breathing became difficult, movements slowed, and an inexplicable pressure began to emerge, as if it would crush their bodies. Even their bodies inexplicably felt a "buoyancy," as if they might "float" at any moment.

"Prey should act like prey."

Xi Wang's voice came from behind, followed by a wave of sword energy. The "individual" that couldn't dodge was quickly killed and then quietly dissolved by the water on the ground.

[You (swear word)...]

Some of the "individuals" turned back to fight back and block Xiwang, while others continued to flee. This was something they had already agreed upon in the "meeting".

But... when the "individuals" that were blocking Xi Wang turned around, they found that Xi Wang had already arrived in front of them at some point.

He held his sword high, the water flowing behind him like ocean waves, pushing against the ceiling, and then... he swung it down at them.

They didn't even have time to put up a fight before the immense force of the rushing water knocked them unconscious. Some were even crushed in the chest by the water and died instantly.

Then, their bodies floated silently in the flowing water, gradually turning into foam and dissolving in the water.

【………】

The individuals fleeing ahead dared not look back, or even speak, and could only silently listen to the disappearing voices in the [meeting].

But soon, the hairs on their bodies stood on end again, and that feeling of fear returned; they could even feel his predatory pupils staring at them.

He's here...he's here!

Poof——

One of the "individuals" was thinking of stopping to stop Xiwang, a result they had agreed upon in the [meeting], but in the next instant, the body of another "individual" next to it split open from the inside, blood soaking its entire body... It could even see the eyeball that flew out of that "individual" looking at it one last time, with terror still lingering in its pupil.

……what happened?

What happened?! Why is this happening?!

They are the true Herrschers! They should be the ones in control! Even Kevin was exhausted by us! Even Mei, who is wearing the "Blank Key," has been corrupted by Honkai because of us, and her days are numbered. If we force her to connect to another Herrscher Core, she might die instantly!

Even if they all die, it doesn't matter! Human civilization will definitely perish! They will never have the strength to fight against the Honkai again!

But why...why?!

Why did this guy suddenly appear?! Someone who should have died long ago! He's hunting us with an aura similar to ours, an aura brimming with decay?!

Why? !

Just as it was about to turn around and retaliate in a fit of rage, it discovered that Xi Wang's dangerous golden-red pupils were staring at it.

At this moment, time seemed to stretch out.

It clearly saw Xiwang open its mouth, and a translucent blue shark leaped out of the water, its gaping maw already open, its shadow already enveloping it.

Then, Xi Wang closed his lips and teeth, and the shark snapped its sharp teeth, instantly crushing its body. Blood splattered everywhere, smearing the corridor.

For him, it really was just a "hunt"—that was the last thought he had before his consciousness faded away.