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Zhou Ye looked at the two people who had been completely transformed.
“The Stigmata is just the beginning.”
"And you will stand with me at the pinnacle of this world."
His voice wasn't loud, but it reached both of their ears clearly, carrying an undeniable declaration.
Nami and Saeko Busujima exchanged a glance, both seeing excitement and absolute loyalty in each other's eyes.
They knelt on one knee and bowed their heads to Zhou Ye.
"As you wish, my lord."
The crimson light of the moon illuminated the figures of the three, making them appear like newly born gods.
Zhou Ye suppressed the almost overflowing power of the Herrscher around him and turned his gaze to the distant and beautiful blue planet.
"Let's go back."
His voice was calm, yet carried an undeniable weight.
"Our strength has increased, but we still need to conceal it when necessary."
Nami stroked the newly formed pale blue lines on her wrist, where the power of a storm seemed to be contained.
"That's what the boss said."
"This power is too astonishing. If the forces on Earth were to learn that the anomalies on the moon are related to us, there would probably be no peace ever again."
Saeko Busujima's katana trembled slightly, as if yearning for a thrilling battle, yet she remained unusually calm.
"My lord, human nature is the most difficult thing to fathom."
"Whether it is humans or other intelligent beings, when faced with an uncontrollable and powerful force, their first reaction is often not awe, but fear and greed."
She paused, her tone turning cold.
"Our current strength is enough to protect ourselves, but it may not be able to fight against the malice of the whole world."
"It is wise to keep a low profile until we can fully utilize this power."
Zhou Ye agreed with their views.
He knew very well that once exposed, they would go from being insignificant "cannon fodder" to potential powerhouses with the power to shake the planet, which would inevitably attract countless covetous eyes.
If they can't have it, they'll destroy it, or imprison it and interrogate it about the source of its power—these are all predictable scenarios.
"These Honkai Beasts on the moon can serve as a perfect cover."
Zhou Ye's gaze swept over the ferocious beasts below, which were still roaring silently.
They are byproducts of the Lawgiver's powers, and also the best smokescreen.
He reached out his hand again, and a deep blue spatial rift appeared before him, more stable and profound than ever before.
It's like a gateway that truly connects two worlds.
"Let's go."
Zhou Ye was the first to step inside.
Nami and Saeko Busujima followed closely behind, their figures disappearing into the eerie blue light.
----split line----
Earth, at Zhou Ye's home.
The atmosphere in the living room was somewhat tense.
Shizuka Marikawa was restless, glancing frequently at the closed storage room door, her full breasts heaving with tension.
Nanri Kaori stood by the window, her hand gripping her sidearm tightly, her sharp eyes scanning the movements outside.
Gil Valentine sat on the sofa, his brow furrowed, the screen of his laptop displaying an encrypted satellite communication channel with no new messages.
"It's been almost half a day..."
Shizuka Marikawa's voice trembled slightly as she broke the silence.
"My lord said it would take half a day if all goes well... We should be arriving soon, right?"
Nanri Xiang did not turn around, her voice low.
"Shizuka, calm down. Our lord is no ordinary person; we must trust him."
Even so, she gripped the gun even tighter.
Suddenly, the door to the storage room opened silently.
Three figures emerged from it.
Zhou Ye remained calm and composed.
Nami had a faint smile on her face, and her orange hair looked exceptionally smooth under the living room lights.
Saeko Busujima then slung her katana back over her shoulder, her expression focused, as if she had just been meditating.
"Lord!"
Shizuka Marikawa practically jumped up, her eyes instantly filled with surprise and relief.
Nanri Kaori turned around abruptly, and only when she saw that the three of them were safe and sound did her tense body relax slightly.
Jill also stood up, looking at them with concern.
"Zhou Ye, you guys..."
Zhou Ye raised his hand, indicating that she didn't need to panic.
"I am back."
"all the best."
His voice had a calming power.
Nami chuckled softly.
"I'm sorry to have worried you, Shizuka, Rika, Gil."
Saeko Busujima nodded slightly.
"We're fine."
Shizuka Marikawa rushed to Zhou Ye, but stopped half a meter away from him, as if she had noticed something different.
"My lord...you, you seem a little different?"
She blinked her beautiful eyes and tilted her head in confusion.
Nanriko's observations were more astute.
She noticed the faint yet unsettling aura emanating from Nami and Saeko Busujima.
"You...succeeded?"
Zhou Ye nodded.
"Yes, there have been some small breakthroughs."
He said it lightly.
Gil's gaze lingered on Nami and Saeko Busujima for a moment.
"Just now, there seemed to be unusual energy fluctuations outside... in the direction of the moon."
"It's all being reported in the news. Although the authorities are still denying it, we all know that it's definitely not normal."
Zhou Ye looked out the window. The bright moon in the night sky looked no different from usual, its crimson light long since dissipated.
"Friends on the moon, you've gone a bit too far with your antics."
He spoke softly, as if talking to himself.
As his words fell, far away on the moon, the newly born and still berserk hordes of Honkai Beasts seemed to receive some kind of invisible command.
Their movements gradually slowed down, and their ferocious roars gradually subsided.
In the end, the enormous Honkai Beasts transformed back into lunar dust and rocks, lurking beneath the moon's surface and falling into slumber. Then, they continued to lurk beneath the moon's surface and returned to the imaginary space.
The entire moon returned to its former lifeless stillness.
Only the land stained by Honkai energy still bears faint traces of purplish-red, a testament to the earth-shattering transformation that occurred not long ago.
Inside the living room, Shizuka and the others had no idea what terrifying control Zhou Ye's seemingly casual remark represented.
Nami walked to the window and looked at the moon in the night sky.
"Boss, have all the little cuties behaved well?"
Zhou Ye smiled.
"They're just asleep for now."
"I can wake up whenever I need to."
Nanri Kaori put away her gun, her expression complicated.
She could sense that the changes that had occurred in the short half-day that Zhou Ye and the other two had been gone were probably beyond her imagination.
"So, what's next?"
Jill asked, more concerned with practical matters.
"The unusual movements on the moon will definitely attract the attention of various forces."
"Although it has been covered up for the time being, the investigation will not stop."
Zhou Ye sat down on the sofa, looking relaxed.
"there is always a solution to a problem."
"Our current strength is not enough to run rampant, but it is more than enough to protect ourselves."
He looked at Nami and Saeko Busujima.
"During this time, you also need to familiarize yourselves with the new power."
"Don't rush for quick results; laying a solid foundation is the most important thing."