CHAPTER 208: REN: TAKING ADVANTAGE OF SOMEONE’S VULNERABILITY

Chapter 208: Ren: Taking advantage of someone’s vulnerability? I love doing that!

"You’re very disobedient, aren’t you?" Ren narrowed his eyes.

"There won’t be a next time, Master." Ren’s gaze made the Herrscher of Thunder feel an endless pressure, and the Herrscher of Thunder lowered her proud head.

While Mei was bewildered and at a loss, Ren introduced: "This is the Herrscher of Thunder inside you. And by the way, let me introduce myself, I just became the Herrscher of Dominance, and I also serve as the current Herrscher of Dominance."

He didn’t give Mei time to react, directly telling her: "There are three reasons why I won’t kill you."

"First, you are Kiana’s friend."

"Second, the Herrscher of Thunder is my subordinate."

"And third..." Ren paused.

"What’s the third?" Mei had already tried to calm herself; she wanted to hear Ren’s reasons.

Ren scrutinized Mei from head to toe, saying with appreciation and honesty: "Third, I like beautiful girls, especially someone as pretty and good-natured as Mei, who seems like she cooks very well. She would definitely make a great girlfriend."

"Eh!!!" What kind of reason is that?! Mei was even more at a loss. Isn’t this kind of reason like a confession? She did cook very well... but suddenly becoming a girlfriend... wouldn’t that be a bit too rushed? She and Ren weren’t even close at all. But, despite not being close, she was forcibly kissed, even deep, intertwined kisses.

For a moment, Mei’s mind, originally filled with negative emotions, was replaced by these strange thoughts. The dark mental space also began to gain color, though it was pink.

The Herrscher of Thunder looked at Mei like this and only felt embarrassed. But she said nothing. She was in such a state herself, not much better than Mei.

Ren saw that his words had successfully pulled Mei out of her gloom. Unlike others’ verbal sparring, his ’mouth cannon’ was different. He wasn’t good at preaching grand principles. Sincerity was his greatest killing move. Not a single word he said was false.

Craving Raiden Mei’s body was a given. Not just Mei, but even Kiana, Bronya, or other ’evil people’ he hadn’t met yet, might also be his targets. He was undoubtedly a top-tier scumbag, and he admitted it. Recognizing his true nature, though shameless, wasn’t depraved.

Taking advantage of Mei’s seemingly recovered state of mind, Ren began to talk business. "Mei, you have a choice now."

...A choice? Stopping the chaotic thoughts in her mind, Mei looked at Ren in confusion. Ren: "You can choose to go back to being Raiden Mei."

"But she..." Mei pursed her lips, hesitantly glancing at the Herrscher of Thunder. Ren: "I won’t kill her; you two are still one."

A bitter smile appeared on Mei’s lips. With the Herrscher of Thunder present, she was a ticking time bomb that could endanger those around her at any moment. How could she go back to being herself in such a situation?

Seeing Raiden Mei’s concern, Ren ignored the Herrscher of Thunder’s slightly resistant gaze and forcefully pulled her into his arms. Although there was some psychological resistance, her body could only obey.

"See? This guy listens to me now. If I say one, she wouldn’t dare say two." "Although you will still be one in the future, I will make her fully obey you. I can guarantee this. How will you choose?"

Ren had already told her the pros and cons; now it was her own choice. Mei’s expression fluctuated. Their actions weren’t an act; she could tell. If it was truly as Ren said, she would choose to live. So, her choice was actually whether to trust this stranger, Ren.

All memories of Ren surged forth, trying to understand him through them. But his memories were only a few short fragments. Suddenly appearing and claiming to be Kiana’s friend. Suddenly appearing here and forcibly kissing her. Suddenly saying words like a confession. And now, holding the Herrscher of Thunder, who looked exactly like herself.

After a long time, in the decision-making process in her mind, Mei found her answer. She took a deep breath, a hint of color appearing in her eyes: "Ren-san, I... want to live, as Raiden Mei!"

"Very good." Ren smiled contentedly: "Then, everything as you wish. Wake up." He snapped his fingers. Ren and the Herrscher of Thunder’s figures disappeared.

Mei felt her body rising, or rather, her consciousness floating upwards. Raiden Mei’s consciousness regained control of her body. Upon opening her eyes, the first thing she saw was Ren’s clear golden eyes. "Just now..." Mei was a little hesitant. Those memories intertwined. Her head was a mess.

"It’s all true. Welcome back, Raiden Mei," Ren smiled. "Mm..." Upon getting the answer, Mei’s cheeks instead flushed, and she whispered softly: "Um... Ren-san, could you please put me down first."

"OK." Ren immediately put Mei down, and Mei had also changed at this moment. The madness on her body disappeared, and the purple Stigmata on her waist also faded.

"Is she... not a Herrscher anymore?" Himeko’s goggles detected that the Honkai energy value on Mei’s body had completely returned to normal!

Ren shook his head: "No, she’s still a Herrscher. Herrscher of Thunder, come out and say something."

Hearing this, Raiden Mei’s expression became annoyed: "Don’t call me for no reason!" The next second, she reverted to her original self, scratching her head awkwardly: "Sorry, she seems to have a bad temper."

Raiden Mei and the Herrscher of Thunder could now communicate with each other and switch at any time. This operation left Himeko stunned, a mix of emotions in her heart. Incredible things were happening right before her eyes. A human who had become a Herrscher not only turned back into a human but could also coexist with the Herrscher and switch at will. Could there be anything more sci-fi than this?

"Hiss!" She didn’t have time to think further; the intense pain in her body made her forget everything. Himeko, clad in her battlesuit, knelt on the ground, clutching her chest and gasping for breath, cold sweat dripping profusely.

"What’s wrong with her?" Mei asked worriedly.

Ren took one look and knew Himeko’s situation: the Artificial Stigmata had overused. After thinking for a moment, he said to Mei: "I’ll send you back first." With that, he took Mei and left the space, returning to Kiana and the others.

When they saw the two return, before they could even ask, Ren said: "Mei’s problem has been resolved. You can clean up the Honkai beasts and zombies in Changkong City yourselves." Then Ren disappeared again.

The few who didn’t understand what was going on looked at each other.

"You’re almost done for, Miss Himeko." Ren crouched in front of Himeko again.

"Ha..." Himeko struggled to pull up the corners of her mouth: "Heh, I know that without you telling me." Ever since the Artificial Stigmata was implanted, she had anticipated her end.

Valkyries were the main combat force of the Schicksal organization against the Honkai phenomenon. Schicksal utilized the collected native Stigmata for research and replication. Although they couldn’t truly replicate naturally occurring native Stigmata and only stayed at the surface level of imitation, they ultimately produced Artificial Stigmata.

Students at St. Freya Academy would have these Artificial Stigmata inscribed on their bodies to enhance their physical abilities and adaptability to the Honkai energy environment. This allowed Valkyries to move freely even in Honkai energy environments without being easily invaded by Honkai energy and turning into zombies.

However, the fate of Artificial Stigmata implant recipients was either death on the battlefield or becoming a zombie. It was just that compared to people without Honkai adaptability, the process of turning into a zombie would be slower. This process would also be accelerated by the intensity of using Artificial Stigmata in combat.

Just like Himeko at this moment. The erosion of Honkai energy had reached a very high level.