Chapter 136: The Fourteen Blades
"Alright, then let us invite Mr. Arataki Itto from Genshin Impact to come forward and answer this question."
[ Genshin Impact - Arataki Itto: My answer is because Mr. Welt Yang has died too many times, and every time after he dies, he can resurrect. That's why the people from the other world call it the 'sit-up'. ]
"Congratulations to Arataki Itto from Genshin Impact for the correct answer!"
"Congratulations to Genshin Impact - Arataki Itto for obtaining 10 million Mora and the signature weapon—Redhorn Stonethresher."
[ Genshin Impact - Arataki Itto: Oh my god, 10 million Mora and a signature weapon! This is amazing! Our Arataki Gang can finally rise! ]
[ Genshin Impact - Kuki Shinobu: Alright, Boss, I'll take this 10 million Mora. Here's the weapon, do whatever you want with it. ]
[ Genshin Impact - Paimon: Why does this feel like a highly capable subordinate and a useless boss? ]
[ Honkai Impact 3rd - Kiana: I think so too. I get the feeling that this Miss Kuki Shinobu is incredibly capable, while this guy named Arataki Itto is especially… uh, how should I put it? A bit of a blockhead. ]
[ Honkai Impact 3rd - Bronya: Bronya thinks a certain someone is quite similar to this Arataki Itto, both being blockheads. ]
[ Honkai Impact 3rd - Kiana: Bronya, why do I feel like you're talking about me? ]
[ Honkai Impact 3rd - Raiden Mei: Alright, alright, you two, stop bickering. ]
[ Honkai Star Rail - Sampo: Oh, is today's inventory stream about to end already? Surely the inventory broadcast room wouldn't end things this quickly? ]
"I have one more video to play, and then I'm off the clock."
"Fourteen swords represent fourteen Herrschers!"
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On the screen, over a dozen swords slowly appeared, all leaning against one another.
"The First is Truth!"
A massive blue entity descended from the sky in the footage.
"Herrscher of Reason!"
"The Second is Sky!"
Countless black rifts appeared in the sky. The terrifying, black-hole-like entities sent shivers down everyone's spines, and a colossal black hand reached out toward the crowd.
"Herrscher of the Void!"
"The Third is Howl!"
A violet-black nodachi descended from the heavens, with countless bolts of lightning crackling brilliantly around it.
"Herrscher of Thunder!"
"The Fourth is Mist!"
A pair of green wings unfurled in an instant, and a violent azure tempest swept across the entire screen.
"Herrscher of Wind!"
"The Fifth is Ice!"
An ice blade was plunged into the earth, with a towering, upright cherry blossom tree standing straight behind it.
"Herrscher of Frost!"
"The Sixth is Fate!"
A lush, green forest appeared on the screen, but in the next second, the scene flipped, revealing a forest filled with the aura of absolute death, making everyone shudder.
"Herrscher of Death!"
"And Flare!" "Herrscher of Fire!"
"Thought!" "Herrscher of Sentience!"
"Form!" "Herrscher of Dominance!"
"Bind!" "Herrscher of Binding!"
"Maw!" "Herrscher of Corruption!"
The scenes of one Herrscher after another flashed across the screen, the aura they exuded inspiring awe and dread.
"Then is Origin!"
A woman with two horns on her head stood there, holding a long blade. She kept her head lowered, as if lost in thought.
"Herrscher of Origin!"
"Then is Finality!"
Atop a pitch-black hill, a massive, broad greatsword was plunged into the ground, surrounded by countless black hands that struck dread into the hearts of all who watched.
"Herrscher of Finality!"
"The video ends here!"
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[ Honkai Impact 3rd - Kevin: Fourteen blades, fourteen Herrschers. Sigh. ]
[ Honkai Impact 3rd - Elysia: Don't sigh, Kevin! You have to believe in them. As long as there is hope in human hearts, we can defeat the Honkai. We humans are a species with a future. ]
[ Honkai Impact 3rd - Sakura: How wonderful it would be if we could see that beautiful day. ]
[ Honkai Impact 3rd - MEI: Our current efforts allowing future generations to live beautiful lives is also a wonderful outcome. We will always watch over that beautiful world from above. ]
[ Honkai Star Rail - Guinaifen: Don't give up! As long as there is hope in your hearts, you will definitely defeat the Honkai. ]
[ Honkai Star Rail - Seele: Don't worry. Even if the inventory broadcast room can't directly give you a reward that eliminates the Honkai, you can still increase your strength by answering questions and getting rewards. When the time comes, won't you be able to defeat the Honkai yourselves? ]
[ Genshin Impact - Furina: Humanity will surely defeat the Honkai, just like… ]
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At this moment, back in her room, Furina watched the screen of the inventory broadcast room with a face full of excitement. She posted a message, but just as she was about to continue, she was interrupted by Focalors inside the mirror.
"Furina, we cannot let others find out about my plan. The Heavenly Principles already knows about my plan, and I don't know what to do next. That scapegoat puppet has already become a mere decoration," Focalors said with a look of dejection.
"Don't be like that! We shouldn't give up. Just like the world of Honkai Impact 3rd, they never once thought of giving up on defeating the Honkai. As long as there's even a sliver of a chance, we should try," Furina quickly spoke up to comfort the dejected Focalors. "Even though the inventory broadcast room hasn't given us a way to dispel the prophecy yet, I believe we will definitely get a reward that can lift the prophecy in the future."
"Sigh, I suppose that's our only option. But waiting like this, who knows when we'll actually get a reward that can lift the prophecy," Focalors sighed, nodding helplessly.
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"Alright, alright, our inventory for today ends here!"
"See you all tomorrow!"
"Oh, right, I almost forgot. Let's have a teaser!"
"Is Nihility really just slacking off?"
"Is Elation really just about finding amusement?"
"Does Destiny really control destiny?"
"Does Remembrance really know everything?"
"Alright, I'll leave the guessing to all of you. I'm off the clock!"
[ Honkai Impact 3rd - Raiden Mei: Could these lines mean that tomorrow's introduction is about… ]
At this moment, Raiden Mei's gaze suddenly drifted toward Xuan Yong, who was currently lying on Firefly's lap not far away.
"Aba aba, aba aba!" Sensing Raiden Mei's gaze, Xuan Yong began to play dumb and act foolish.
[ Honkai Star Rail - Herta: These few lines have suddenly made me very interested in tomorrow's inventory. ]
[ Honkai Star Rail - Ruan Mei: Perhaps the people of the entire universe have had their interest piqued for tomorrow's inventory. ]
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