Necromancer, but pre-collapse civilization

　As the supreme commander of this campaign to conquer the world bubble, she was fully authorized to make such a decision.

　Moreover, even without that authority, given Sakura's deep affection for her younger sister, how could she bear to refuse Rin's small request?

　Even if the person standing in front of her right now is Rin from this world bubble who controls Yae Sakura's body, rather than her real sister.

　When the white-haired nun, having calmed the little girl down, stepped back into the main hall of the shrine, her gaze was immediately drawn to two pink-clad girls with identical faces.

　After a moment's hesitation, she mustered her courage and stepped into the main hall.

　"Sakura, I..."

　Before Kallen could finish speaking, she was interrupted by a slightly displeased look from Yae Sakura, who was being controlled by Rin.

　It was obvious that Rin was unhappy that Kallen had interrupted her rare, warm conversation with Sakura.

　Sakura, on the other hand, was grateful for the fact that they had fought side by side before.

　They were willing to give Karen a chance to confide in them.

　Looking at the two pink-clad girls before her, who looked exactly alike but had completely different personalities, the white-haired nun felt a surge of barely suppressed anger.

　She knew that although Yae Sakura's appearance remained the same, her inner self had been taken over by the box demon named Rin.

　Rin's previous actions—the brutal massacre of Yae Village—created a deep rift that forever severed the relationship between Yae Sakura and the sole survivor of Yae Village, and also planted indelible pain and anger in Kallen's heart.

　But out of her deep love for Yae Sakura, she suppressed her anger and stood there to talk to the two people in front of her.

　Otherwise, given Kallen's fierce and unyielding nature, she would have already drawn her two sacred spears, known as the Fairy Bow, and fought Ling to the death.

　Sensing the subtle tension, Sakura gently patted Rin—or more accurately, Yae Sakura, who was being controlled by Rin—on the shoulder, trying to ease the tense atmosphere.

　"Karen, you seem to have something to say. Whatever it is, we're willing to listen."

　Taking a deep breath, Kallen's gaze shifted between Sakura and Yae Sakura, who was being controlled by Rin, before finally settling on Yae Sakura's pale purple eyes, which held a hint of mockery.

　"Sakura, can you give me back the real Yae Sakura?"

　Upon hearing this, a look of astonishment flashed in Sakura's eyes, as if she had already anticipated that Kallen would make such a request.

　As the most outstanding assassin of the previous civilization era and the ace of the Fire-Chasing Moth Poisonous Pupa Squad, how could she not guess Karen's true intention in risking her life to stand in front of them?

　That's right, it's risking one's life.

　Despite their previous alliance against Yae Sakura, who was being manipulated by Rin, it was merely a temporary alliance based on a shared goal.

　Now that Ling has been defeated, this alliance has come to an end.

　Moreover, Sakura had not deliberately concealed her special relationship with Rin before, and she believed that Kallen was not a dull person and would definitely be able to see through the subtleties.

　In this situation, once the relationship between the two sides completely breaks down, Kallen will undoubtedly face an unprecedented and severe test - she may need to deal with the dual threat of Sakura and Yae Sakura who is controlled by Rin at the same time.

　If things really develop to that point, given Kallen's strength, no matter how brave and fearless she is, she will probably find it difficult to escape her fate of death.

　Karen's courage and determination in appearing before them at such a risk moved even Sakura.

　However, being moved is one thing, but taking actual action is another.

　To expect Sakura to plead with Rin for Kallen's sake is nothing short of wishful thinking.

　Karen herself knew this all too well.

　Therefore, her request was directly directed at the box demon who controlled Yae Sakura's body from the very beginning—Rin.

　After understanding Kallen's request, Yae Sakura, who was being controlled by Rin, curled up a sarcastic smile.

　"You want me to relinquish control of this body?"

　She couldn't help but let out a contemptuous sneer.

　What makes you think I would agree?

　Faced with Rin's mockery, Karen clenched her fists tightly, her knuckles turning white from the force.

　However, she suppressed her burning anger and answered in an extremely firm tone.

　"In the name of Kaslana!"

　After saying that, Kallen suddenly drew out the pair of incredibly precious holy relics—the Fairy Bow.

　Unexpectedly, she did not choose to fire, but instead gently tossed the two exquisitely crafted pistols to the two girls in front of her who were almost identical except for their clothing.

　"Oh? Are you planning to give up the fight?"

　The sound of the bell carried a hint of doubt and disdain.

　Immediately, she stood up and used her power of [Erosion] to condense a katana as black as night.

　Controlling Yae Sakura's body, the Herrscher of Corruption, sealed for fifty thousand years, prepares to deliver a fatal blow to this Valkyrie from the Kaslana family.

　However, just as the katana was about to slice through the air and strike Karen with a sharp whistling sound, Rin was surprised to find that she could no longer wield the katana, which was formed from the power of authority.

　As the Herrscher of Corruption, she quickly understood the reason behind it.

　"Foolish fellow, how dare you defy me!"

　With a furious roar, Rin prepared to once again wield her power, determined to completely suppress Yae Sakura's will and turn her into a puppet of her own power.

Chapter 814 Reaching Consensus

　Looking at Kallen, who was entangled with Rin, who was controlling Yae Sakura's body, using Kaslana Gunfighting Technique not far away, a deep contemplative expression appeared on Sakura's face.

　So that's how it is...

　Keenly noticing the subtle pauses that Rin occasionally made during the battle, and the distortions and deformities in her movements caused by these pauses, this [Moment] Inscription quickly understood Kallen's intention.

　The white-haired nun was revealing to her in this unique way the potential hidden dangers of Rin continuing to occupy Yae Sakura's body.

　The crisis.

　Even though Sakura had figured out Kallen's intentions, she had to admit that Kallen had indeed achieved her goal.

　This kind of resistance of consciousness leading to loss of physical control is undoubtedly fatal in combat.

　This can be understood simply by observing the battle between Kallen and Yae Sakura, who is being controlled by Rin.

　Despite Kallen's reluctance to use her full strength out of consideration for Yae Sakura, despite having lost her two powerful sacred artifacts, the Fairy Bow, and despite Rin's overwhelming advantage in strength, the battle ended in a draw, with neither side gaining the upper hand.

　Such a body was clearly not the ideal place for her sister to live.

　Perhaps I could ask Lord Moros to create a body specifically for Rin?

　Completely ignoring the ongoing battle inside the shrine's main hall, Sakura's thoughts drifted away.

　Based on her understanding of necromancers, if she were to make such a request, Moros would most likely agree.

　After all, his desire for her and her achievements this time were sufficient reasons for him to be generous with his gifts.

　Just as Sakura was lost in thought, sketching out the details of making a request to Moros in her mind, a sudden, violent tremor interrupted her thoughts.

　The tremor originated from the main hall of the shrine, indicating that the intensity of the battle had reached an unprecedented peak.

　Suddenly snapping out of her daze, Sakura's gaze refocused on the seemingly evenly matched battle not far away, which was actually fraught with hidden tension.

　The clash between Kallen and Rin intensifies as the battle progresses.

　Thanks to the exquisite and delicate control of Honkai energy by both sides, each collision was accompanied by dazzling light and the roar of the air being torn apart.

　In this fierce battle between the Herrscher and the Valkyrie, the seemingly sturdy solid wood floor in the main hall of the Yae Shrine had long since been shattered by the continuous impact, turning into countless tiny wood chips scattered all over the ground.

　In fact, it wasn't just the floor that was damaged; the entire Yae Shrine teetered on the brink of collapse during this awe-inspiring battle.

　It is particularly worth mentioning that although the aftershocks of the battle were only this extent, it was entirely because both sides did their best to concentrate their attacks on each other, and did not let the energy contained in the attacks be vented in a meaningless way.

　"This can't go on..."

　Muttering softly, Sakura slowly stood up, her right hand naturally resting on the cold hilt of the [Spirit Control Blade - Frosty Prison].

　The next moment, a flash of icy blue light suddenly shone, time froze, consciousness was like a candle flickering in the wind, and everything around fell silent.

　Within this frozen crack in time, Sakura effortlessly and effortlessly separated Kallen and Rin, who were locked in a fierce battle.

　This is something only she can do now.

　Looking back, during her time as a member of the Fire Moths, such meticulous operation and control of enormous energy were nothing short of a fantasy for her.

　Nearly thirty years have passed, and given Sakura's swordsmanship, which allowed her to reach the limits of human skill even in her mortal days, it's perfectly reasonable for her to have made a small breakthrough.

　When the flow of time returned to normal, Kallen and Rin, who was controlling Yae Sakura's body, simultaneously noticed the change in the situation.

　Then, they all turned their gazes to Sakura without prior arrangement.

　Sakura nodded slightly, confirming with her eyes that it was indeed her doing.

　Then, her gaze fell on Karen, and she said softly.

　“I understand what you mean, Karen.”

　Seeing her acknowledged older sister communicating with the Valkyrie who had always been her adversary, Rin pouted. Although she felt resentful, she ultimately restrained the urge to attack again.

　She didn't want to appear too willful in front of her older sister from another world.

　Sakura doesn't mind that Rin isn't her real sister and is willing to take her away from this world.

　Therefore, Rin was willing to give Sakura face and not start a fight while she was talking to Kallen.

　However, this does not mean that Ling will give up.

　Taking advantage of this brief respite in the battle, Rin secretly plotted to deal with the consciousness of Yae Sakura, who had been causing her trouble in the previous fierce battle.

　A cunning glint flashed in her pale purple eyes as she began to adjust the control of the [Erosion] power over Yae Sakura's body.

　Clearly, she was trying to completely suppress Yae Sakura's consciousness while Sakura and Kallen were not paying attention, so that she would never be able to recover.

　With Sakura's strength, which was only one step away from the demigod level, Rin's little actions could not escape her perception.

　However, out of her deep affection for Rin, Sakura did not take immediate action, but instead chose to continue communicating with Kallen.

　“Yae Sakura’s body is certainly not the perfect choice for Rin, but it is undoubtedly a good vessel for transition before we return to my world and reshape her body.”

　Sakura's voice was calm

　Objectiveness is like stating an undeniable fact.

　Upon hearing this, a hint of tension and worry flashed in Karen's azure eyes.

　She knew that everything Sakura said was true.

　If Sakura really comes from another world, then it's not impossible that the technology to change bodies exists in that world.

　But what would happen to Yae Sakura if Rin actually took Sakura's advice?

　Kallen absolutely did not believe that, given Rin's obsessive and ruthless personality, she would easily let her go after successfully breaking free from Yae Sakura's body.

　Moreover, given her identity as a demon in the Ringa Box and the numerous crimes she committed in Yae Village, how could Kallen, as a member of the Kaslana family, turn a blind eye and sit idly by?

　Despite Kallen's pleading and persistent gaze, Sakura remained calm and resolute.

　However, the words that came from her lips filled the white-haired nun with an irrepressible joy.

　"We can return Yae Sakura's body to you, but what price are you willing to pay for it?"

　While signaling to Rin to calm down with her eyes, Sakura quietly waited for Kallen's reply.

　"everything!"

　Karen spoke without hesitation, pouring out all the conditions she could offer.

　She was, after all, the eldest daughter of the Kaslana family. Even though she had defected, she still controlled a great deal of resources and connections.

Chapter 815 Reason

　With the deal finalized, Sakura turned to Rin.

　Faced with her sister's request, Rin, who had just completely suppressed Yae Sakura's consciousness, was somewhat unwilling, but ultimately chose to obey Sakura's will.

　"Sister, I believe you."

　As the words fell softly, Yae Sakura's body collapsed to the ground, like a delicate doll whose soul had been ripped away.

　From her graceful and alluring body, a jet-black mist surged forth.

　Under the watchful eyes of Sakura and Kallen, the black mist gradually gathered and eventually condensed into a dazzling Herrscher core.

　"elder sister."

　Hearing the familiar voice and watching the Herrscher Core fluttering around her, a warm smile bloomed on Sakura's face.

　At the same time, Yae Sakura, having regained consciousness, slowly opened her eyes.