Chapter 712

"Still, let me finish what I'm saying, Anna. Although I'm happy that you trust me so blindly, this is a very important matter. Listen to it before you make a decision."

Bai Ge raised his hand to stroke the adorable girl.

In the game, Anna’s treatment could be described as miserable, and she was one of Bai Mou’s lingering regrets back then.

In his past life, when Bai Ge was still a captain who couldn't do anything, he had naively thought that Anna, like Kiana, could overcome the Herrscher personality and even successfully board the ship.

In reality, even setting aside her background and the plot, Anna’s appearance was exactly to Bai Mou’s taste; after all, who in this world doesn't like such a pure and cute girl?

As a result, he was brutally stabbed by the wicked MiHoYo.

But now, Anna has overcome her tragedy and successfully boarded Bai Ge’s Hyperion.

Yet, there is still one final step left before she completely conquers her fate.

Moreover, Bai Ge no longer wants to passively wait for the Honkai to make its move; this time, he will strike first!

"Anna, are you willing to become a Herrscher?"

Bai Ge pressed his hands onto the girl’s shoulders and asked seriously.

"Eh? Herr, Herrscher?"

Anna widened her pink eyes in surprise.

For a moment, she thought she had misheard, thinking to herself: What did Lord Bai Ge just say? He wants me to become a Herrscher?

"Yes, I hope you can become the Herrscher of Ice. Of course, I won't let you become a puppet of the Honkai; I will handle the Herrscher personality that emerges."

Bai Ge patted his chest and said.

He already had a foolproof plan; after all, if there is anyone in this world who understands Herrschers best, it is undoubtedly him, Bai Ge.

This is undoubtedly an "Artificial Herrscher" project, but unlike the ones Otto and Cocolia executed in the past, Bai Ge’s plan is painless, risk-free, and has no possibility of failure.

After all, how could he possibly let a beautiful girl who admires him turn into a puppet of the Honkai?

It’s just that Bai Ge still needs to seek Anna’s own opinion. If the girl doesn't agree, he will drop it right there. After all, in the original plot, Anna fought the erosion of the Herrscher personality with all her might, hoping to die as a human even in death.

It’s just a pity that she was ultimately ruined by someone’s forced kindness, and even that wish couldn't be fulfilled.

(I feel like the chance of being rejected is quite high. After all, Anna seems to be the type who particularly hates Herrschers. I...)

"No problem! Please let me become a Herrscher!"

"A quick answer?!"

An unexpected and unhesitating acceptance.

It left Bai Ge feeling very surprised.

He saw that there was not the slightest bit of rejection on Anna’s face; instead, she looked eager to try, as if she couldn't wait.

In the original plot, due to Schicksal’s brainwashing, Anna believed that all Herrschers were enemies of humanity and was extremely repulsed by them. But now, Herrschers are everywhere at St. Freya Academy.

It has reached the point where one can’t tell if it’s a Herrscher academy or a Valkyrie academy.

Anna has also made many Herrscher friends, such as the Herrscher of Ice from the Previous Era. Coupled with Bai Ge’s deeds, she now has no prejudice or repulsion toward Herrschers.

She even has some longing for it.

(As long as I become a Herrscher, I can gain stronger power, and... maybe I can even move into that dreamy Valkyrie dormitory! Ahhh~ just thinking about it makes me so happy!)

Although Mei and the others often complain that there are more and more rivals now, one must know that there are countless girls in this world who love Bai Ge but don't even have the qualifications to be his partner.

Anna was originally one of them. The girl had thought her love could only be hidden in the depths of her heart forever, but now she feels the opportunity has come before her!

As long as she can become a Herrscher.

Then she will undoubtedly be able to receive special attention from Bai Ge.

And not to mention the Herrschers of the Previous Era, the Herrschers of the Current Era, except for Welt, have all moved into the Valkyrie dormitory. Anna says she absolutely cannot let such an opportunity slip by!

"Hmm, with that fiery look in your eyes, it seems you have truly made up your mind." Bai Ge nodded seriously.

Although he had turned off his Herrscher of Sentience powers and didn't know what this girl was thinking, it must be some noble thought about sacrificing herself for humanity, fitting for a Valkyrie of the Schariac family.

"Yes, Lord Bai Ge, please turn me into a Herrscher. I, Anna Schariac, am willing to dedicate this body to you!"

"Excellent! Since that is the case, I also promise you: Anna, you will not encounter any risks or accidents. You will surely become the fifth Herrscher of this era, the Herrscher of Ice, by your own will!"

Bai Ge said, picking up Anna’s lance.

First, he removed the pseudo-core of the Herrscher of Rimestar from it.

"Step one: Become a pseudo-Herrscher."

"Yes!"

Anna took the pseudo-core with both hands and pressed it into her chest. Since it was a pseudo-core created using Bai Ge’s own power, it would not generate a Herrscher personality.

The girl successfully became the Herrscher of Rimestar without incident. There wasn't much change in her attire, just an extra snow-white cape, and light snow began to fall from the sky.

The Herrscher of Finality beside them was somewhat surprised, feeling that Anna’s talent was better than expected. Even though snow was her authority, pseudo-Herrschers who could change the weather were rare.

"Such strong power. Is this a pseudo-Herrscher?"

"Hehe, this is just an appetizer. Adapt to it first; I’ll let you evolve into a true Herrscher in a moment."

"Yes, Lord Bai Ge!"

If Wendy/the Herrscher of Wind could see Anna right now, she would definitely be envious to the point of tears. The "Artificial Herrscher" project she underwent involved countless tortures.

How could it be as easy and comfortable as Anna’s?

Bai Ge observed the girl’s physical state and nodded with satisfaction after confirming her physical fitness had reached the Herrscher level. Pseudo-Herrschers actually have a chance to become true Herrschers.

And the probability is much higher than that of ordinary people.

As long as they continue to grow, just like a "pawn" that successfully reaches the enemy’s baseline in chess, they can be promoted to any piece other than the "King."

A pseudo-core can also be promoted to a true Herrscher core.

And the Herrscher of Rimestar is exactly the lower-tier form of the Herrscher of Ice.

Anna has used this power to fight for so long, and coupled with the girl’s own aptitude and her predetermined fate, if she becomes a Herrscher, she will be the Herrscher of Ice 1000% of the time.

"Adapted?"

"Yes! I have completely mastered the authority of snow."

"Very good. In that case, let’s start the next step. I need your cooperation, Finality... Actually, it would be safer and simpler if Misteln were here, but I don't know where she went recently. Sigh~"

Bai Ge couldn't help but sigh. Although he was 100% sure, if his own Miss Ideal were here, that certainty would be multiplied several times over.

After all, Anna possesses the Schariac Stigmata, which happens to allow Misteln to exert her power.

"Hi~ did you miss me!"

Just then, a soft voice from the mature woman came from behind.

Misteln, who had been missing for many days, suddenly appeared, giving Bai Ge a big... fright.

"Holy crap! You scared me! Where have you been all this time, Misteln? And stop talking like Aponia." The caught-off-guard Bai Ge was startled.

"Ahem! Don't worry about the details. Although it took a bit of time to escape, it seems I’ve come at just the right time. Master, you happen to need my power right now."

"...I still want to worry about it, but my intuition tells me it’s better not to dig deeper."

Bai Ge’s eye twitched as he looked at the disheveled Misteln, who looked like she had just crawled out of the dirt, and couldn't help but wonder if she had been planted in the ground/buried by someone.

"Anyway, the plan continues. Next is the critical moment for Anna to evolve from the Herrscher of Rimestar to the Herrscher of Ice. I need you to do this and that %#%%￥@..."

"No problem! Let’s do it." x2

The Herrscher of Finality and Misteln nodded after hearing this, indicating they had no objections to the plan, and were also a bit impressed that Bai Ge could come up with such a method.

Everything was ready. Bai Ge looked at the somewhat nervous Herrscher of Rimestar girl and said.

"Anna, next you just need to absorb the Honkai energy I release. You don't need to worry about anything else."

"Eh? Is that all I need to do?"

"Yes, leave the rest to us."

Bai Ge said, beginning to release Honkai energy, and Anna hurriedly used the Herrscher of Rimestar core in her body to absorb it.

Suddenly, Bai Mou’s expression became a bit subtle.

Although it’s a bit awkward to say, this Honkai energy was exactly what he had just absorbed. Doesn't this mean he is spitting out... transferring what he ate to Anna?

"Bai Ge, what’s wrong? Your expression is a bit strange."

"Ahem, nothing, nothing. Don't worry about it."

As the Herrscher of Rimestar core filled up, the moment the Honkai energy reached 2000HW, Anna finally touched the realm of a Herrscher, and the final condition was met.

At this moment, the Honkai Will/Prometheus, located within the Cocoon of Finality, also began to work. Although she had no way to change the Cocoon’s decision, she could occasionally intervene to a certain extent.

As long as her operations complied with the rules set by the Cocoon of Finality, she would not be stopped by the Cocoon.

For example—granting a true Herrscher core to a pseudo-Herrscher who has already reached their limit.

"This feeling, it’s, it’s coming!"

Extremely cold air was released from Anna’s body. The Herrscher of Ice core replaced the Herrscher of Rimestar core, and as the container became larger, the Honkai energy she absorbed also became greater.

2000HW, 2500HW, 3000HW...

She didn't stop absorbing until the Honkai energy in the core reached 5000HW. At the same time, Anna’s attire also underwent a huge change.