Collapse, survive

"Is fighting the Honkai such a simple matter for you?"

Fang Jie smiled and shook his head: "If you hadn't said it with this pitiful look, I would have been happier to tell you that you ultimately know nothing about the Honkai."

Stop pretending. Himeko is not such a fragile person. I know what you want to do. Besides taking me back, just ask me whatever you want to know.

That smile made Himeko's gaze flicker away, not out of shyness, but because...

"Stop blowing! My eyes, my eyes!"

My fist is clenched for you, you bastard.

"Then turn over."

Fang Jie didn't wait for her cooperation and flipped her over directly.

Since it is an external spray, the anti-collapse factors it contains are not very efficient, and minimally invasive repair does not need to be very efficient. It is best to be a long-term treatment to stimulate the body's self-healing ability and prolong the life force consumed by the stigma surgery.

In short, before unlocking [Fate], Fang Jie cannot perform DNA-level repairs; he can only enhance Himeko's Honkai energy resistance at the cellular level and repair her eroded body tissues.

It's not a case of treating the symptoms but not the root cause; rather, she needs to absorb these anti-Honkai factors herself and integrate them into her DNA...

This involves potential development. She already had enough talent, but she was unlucky. The genes of the Holy Mark in her body were not fully expressed, and she was implanted with an artificial Holy Mark at an advanced age.

Let this broken body be repaired slowly.

Himeko became obedient and didn't resist when she was turned over. Instead of being naked like other naturally awakened Stigmata users, she faced Fang Jie with her back, which was equipped with a special augmentation suit to facilitate the absorption of Honkai energy. Let's see how you complain!

Through the gaps visible in the armor on his back, the artificial stigmata patterns on his smooth back had long been overloaded, with extensive erosion spreading to his body surface, leaving scars even after healing.

"Really..."

Fang Jie shook his head. While waiting for the challenger to arrive, he had enough time to teach her a lesson, otherwise he would have to sew up a 'rag doll' every time in the future.

"Hold it in."

Fang Jie's tone was so serious it sounded like he was about to perform surgery. Ji Zi's shoulders trembled, but she didn't turn around to strike. She had already used every possible way to attack; otherwise, why would she have stopped?

Fang Jie gently gripped Himeko's waist with both arms and leaned down...

"what?"

This is not a spray.

Himeko would rather he kiss her!

"My armor, you're a dog!"

It was bitten to pieces!!

Fang Jie remained silent, simply continuing to tear the mixture apart, and...

The trembling of the skin seemed to possess an even more ravaged beauty than the subtle indentations that had appeared on the chest from the previous blows.

The area where the Stigmata is located is inherently sensitive, and a great deal of pain emanates from there. Especially after overstimulating its power, the release of the Stigmata now feels like adding fuel to the fire. The sensation is extremely strange, not quite pain, but something else entirely...

Hold back!

Destruction, restructuring, regeneration, adaptation.

Can't help it.

"Hey you……"

Himeko gritted her teeth, almost unable to straighten her back, and dodged Fang Jie.

"Don't move. I need to plug the breaches in your body and purify the Honkai energy."

This wasn't the first time Fang Jie had done something like this. He had also personally treated the parts of Cocolia's body that were eroded by the star core energy. Uncle Yang's solution was very useful, and he was also very capable in doing things.

He pressed down and pressed his lips against hers, kissing her passionately.

Or rather, licking?

You're not afraid of pain, huh? Very well, I'll teach you a lesson you won't forget.

Himeko bit her lip, her hands already braced on the ground, with nowhere to escape. She wasn't sure what kind of alien she had encountered, but the distance between him and her heart was closer than before when their chests were pressed together; perhaps he could feel her pounding heartbeat.

A rank A Valkyrie, can't even endure this little bit of pain?

"call."

The wind was much stronger over the island, which was more than a thousand meters high, than on the ground. Himeko's hair was constantly being dried by the intense heat, but her body was still soaking wet.

This is the Sacred Ruins!

In other words, this small island is the highest point in Queenstown. Looking straight ahead, all you can see is the 'Star River Project' and the sky. Only by looking down can you take everything in and enjoy an extremely wide view.

It's a completely suspended place; it seems like one wrong step and you'll fall.

Himeko felt a pang of anxiety; as the pain in her body was constantly replaced by comfort, this anxiety became even more pronounced.

"Hey... is it all done now?"

"I'm the one who saved you. If you don't want to continue, be more careful when you fight with people in the future. Don't risk your life so easily. You can only flirt with a handsome guy like me if you're alive. I also have the opportunity to flirt with a beauty like you if I survive."

Fang Jie wiped the sweat from her shoulder with the back of his finger, then bit into the remaining part of the nuclear fusion suit, cracking and destroying the energy circuit, leaving her powerless.

By the way, let's deepen our understanding of the structure of the nuclear fusion armor. Under the Godslayer Armor, this thing is probably the most suitable for him, and its power can be increased by stacking it.

This deepened understanding can be based on abstract principles, or on concrete things like colors, tastes, and textures...

It's about making use of waste; without this, Himeko would be much slower at spending her life.

This is what Theresa saw when she arrived first. As for why she was first, you'd have to ask Judas. She wasted almost no time and went straight to the Oceania branch.

He's incredibly brave.

That's why I made it in time.

Theresa couldn't imagine what would have happened to Himeko if she had arrived even a moment later, what would have happened to the Valkyries of the Oceania branch, what would have happened to the ordinary people of Oceania, and what would have happened to the flora and fauna of Oceania...

All that lingering fear transformed into a roaring cry that now silences the gale, dissipates the snow, and shakes the rain curtain—

"Stop! Let go of Himeko!"

Her eyes widened in fury, determined to save Himeko before she was eaten.

She saw it with her own eyes; those teeth had eaten the Valkyrie armor!

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Chapter 53: Getting thwarted is a characteristic of Honkai Impact.

"what--!!"

Fang Jie was an obedient person. Since Theresa made such a request, he let go of Himeko. She, who had been trying to break free, stomped on the island with her high heels and was launched out... The island was not big, and she landed directly on it.

"My armor..."

After a breathtaking, melodious scream came a heart-wrenching cry; the older sister, who couldn't fly, had completed her flight back to the earth.

"Don't blame me, Himeko. I can't very well just take your equipment off your hands, that would be so rude, you're wearing it like clothes."

Fang Jie sincerely explained that he didn't want to become someone who casually took off girls' clothes; that wouldn't be elegant.

However, biting is fine, as there is a record of Theresa biting off the Herrscher's arm.

Himeko could no longer hear; she jumped.

Theresa stared in disbelief: "...You, you, you, you, despicable!"

She couldn't even imagine what Himeko looked like now, this was a thousand meters in the air... well, only a thousand meters, but she still couldn't imagine what Himeko looked like.

"Himeko, I will avenge you!"

With clenched fists, Judas launched his attack.

In the vast, pale city, Himeko landed in a Cha-style move, completely unharmed. Instead, she smashed the frozen ground, which would have hurt even if March 7th fell on it, into a deep crater, incredibly hard.

Steel Hero, Himeko Murata.

Although it looks as gentle and graceful as water.

The bright and dazzling lights were tinged with a touch of melancholy, just like Himeko's conflicted feelings at this moment... She felt weak all over and was panting heavily. Fang Jie, with a burning gaze, said something like, "It's for your own good," and without any mercy, removed the external Honkai energy amplifier and sealed the artificial stigma.

She felt a sense of lightness throughout her body. The constant pain that she used to need to relieve with alcohol and painkillers was now back to 'normal' after this overload, and she was even feeling quite comfortable.

Fortunately, although her body was weak, the unease and guilt from her soul and will, even shame... all these things converged into reasons that prevented her from giving in and from shamefully sobbing.

Thankfully Theresa arrived so quickly; if she had been any later... I don't know what other nicknames she would have given me besides "Bomb Girl."

This alien must be crazy.

Do you... like humans that much?

"Damn it, I have no strength at all. Even if I'm recovering from my illness by the skin of my teeth, it would be one thing if they gnawed on my armor, but what's the point of sealing off my stigmata?"

Her voice was also very gentle, like a clear spring flowing quietly from a crack in the rock, flowing through every wisp and every note.

Himeko didn't get up immediately; she was too tired. So she simply turned over and watched Theresa fight Fang Jie. In the autumn waters of her eyes, the sky that she could once reach with a single leap seemed so distant.

Keep it up... Keep it up, everyone!

To be frank, regardless of whether Theresa needs her help or not, she's somewhat unsure whether she should help the other side...

Let's help whoever loses.

So, will Theresa lose?

Ji Zi didn't believe it, no matter how unsolvable Fang Jie's actions seemed.

She placed unwavering trust in Theresa's power, just as she trusted in Theresa's wisdom.

As she expected, the moment Judas was liberated, the black and gold cross burst forth with countless irregular, wing-like rays of light.

Like divine punishment, countless layers of soul steel weapons were more terrifying than any blade. There were more than a thousand invisible blades, not even showing the appearance of the Vision Cherry Blossom Blade. The wings were just a special effect to highlight Theresa's angelic nature. In essence, they were amorphous nanomachine clusters, which transformed into six thorn-entwined javelins that instantly tore the island apart, destroying it completely and emitting a broken wail.

—No one! Unmatched! Unrivaled!

Sincerity may not always be reciprocated, but great effort will certainly earn you a voice.

Above the sky, slashes crisscrossed, and the next second, six more sharp thorn spears shot out, automatically locking onto the... Far Eastern fox demon with nowhere to stand.

She is falling; she obviously cannot fly.

Then let's beat a dog when it's down and take one down first.

Fourteen years later, facing the ultimate test of civilization, the Herrscher, the long-retired 'S' rank Valkyrie Theresa showed no carelessness and immediately unleashed her full power, demonstrating her true strength.

Especially... that brat also knew exactly to let Himeko escape at the first opportunity.

Judah, open the gates!

The Oath of Judah, a divine key created by scientists from the eleventh Herrscher of Constraint by the core of the Herrscher of the Gods, is nothing more than a manifestation of soul steel attacks. Its essence is a powerful weapon that can nullify Honkai energy and weaken other forms of energy to varying degrees.

Without sufficient energy, even a powerful Herrscher is just an ordinary girl. She can strike Judah with deadly accuracy, making her the strongest attack module.

Theresa, who cooperated so seamlessly with Judah, single-handedly separated the two formidable enemies, then raised Judah's entire body high and slashed down at Yae Sakura—

"Die."

Without hesitation, without daring to hesitate, Theresa unleashed the full power she knew she possessed.

For a moment, Yae Sakura was in a daze. Compared to the little gray-haired girl, this silver-haired dwarf had more of Kallen's aura—no, he was practically Kallen's descendant.

Even Judas...

She sighed softly, her hands already resting on the spirit sword, Cherry Blossom Blizzard.

The original form was just an ordinary weapon created by an unknown little village using the technology within the Stigmata gene. It evolved along with Yae Sakura and was reforged outside the world. It didn't have as many different abilities as the Divine Key; it was simply... hard and sharp enough.

And, a fleeting moment—

The sword flashed!

Like the chasm between dawn and dusk, a ray of sunlight pours down, unstoppable.

"what?"

Theresa had overestimated her opponent as much as possible, but this... the Heavenly Purification cut through even the most subtle soul steel weapon strikes.

Judah was thus broken.

She only then realized, "I've been killed?"

Even space...