Chapter 456: Chapter 456: She's Truly a Princess
All the knowledge Takumi brought back had already been absorbed by Prometheus, including the spatial cannon from that broken-down world. If she really wanted to destroy a world, it would be extremely easy. In fact, if Takumi gave her a few Herrscher cores, Prometheus could essentially become the Herrscher of the End.
Prometheus was incredibly familiar with using Honkai energy by now.
Thinking of this, Takumi rubbed his chin.
Should he really do it? Just make a mini End?
"Prometheus, how about I give you the Authority of End?"
Since the idea came up, he figured he'd just ask Prometheus directly.
Prometheus froze, tilting her head to look at Takumi. He wanted to give her the Authority of End?
"You want me to become a Herrscher too?"
Where did that come from? Suddenly offering her the Authority of End?
"That's right. 087, I want you to become a Herrscher too."
"I can now create Herrscher cores at will. You've been with the Honkai for so long—no need to question your mastery of it. Giving you the Authority of End is a perfect choice."
The Authority of End contained all the powers Takumi originally possessed, except for the Authority of Law. Everything else was there. If given to Prometheus and combined with her immense knowledge, it would be terrifying.
"Alright."
Since Takumi was offering, Prometheus didn't hesitate and agreed.
Let's do this.
Takumi nodded and continued, "I'll meet you on the moon."
As he said that, Takumi vanished.
Prometheus's projection also disappeared.
When Takumi reappeared, he was already inside the moon's core facility. Prometheus's true body was resting there.
As Takumi arrived, she opened her eyes.
Prometheus would occasionally visit the world below, but due to her fame, everyone recognized her. So, she usually stayed away. After all, with a terminal in everyone's hand, who wouldn't know Prometheus?
Even Bronya got recognized when going out, so she mostly stayed in too.
Facing Prometheus, Takumi didn't hesitate. He conjured a purple core containing the Authority of End and handed it to her.
Prometheus quietly watched him. When the core was ready, she took it and began fusing it into herself.
As she fused with the Herrscher core, terrifying waves of Honkai energy surged around her. On Takumi's world, people could visibly see the moon glowing purple in areas where night had fallen.
A massive concentration of purple energy engulfed the moon, radiating brightly in space.
Many people who hadn't gone to bed stared in disbelief. What the heck was happening?
The moon turned purple?
Takumi's Academy of Sciences detected the powerful Honkai reaction instantly.
Dr. Mei, who had returned from the Herta Space Station, noticed the anomaly and was stunned.
"Prometheus? What's happening on the moon?"
In response to her query, Prometheus's system replied directly:
"Doctor, the core is currently merging with the Authority of End. That's why the Honkai reaction is so strong."
Reading the message, Mei frowned.
Authority of End?
Takumi gave it to Prometheus?
She stopped asking questions after that. As long as the moon was fine.
After all, the moon now functioned as this world's central network server. If anything happened, the entire world would go offline—including all connected other worlds.
...
Many people in Takumi's world also noticed the phenomenon.
However, the moon was a restricted zone. Even races from other worlds didn't go near it.
Though surprised, not many focused on it for long.
At that moment, Prometheus was nearly done fusing the core. Her clothing had also transformed—similar in style to the Herrscher of Reason, but entirely purple.
Feeling the changes within herself, Prometheus was highly satisfied.
After completing the fusion, she spoke to Takumi:
"Next, I'll proceed with deeper optimization..."
"And begin upgrading the moon itself."
There were things she hadn't considered before—but now, with the Authority of End, she could do anything.
"Alright. Take your time."
With that, Takumi prepared to leave.
However, just as he was about to go, Prometheus seemed to detect something.
"Wait."
"It looks like someone responded to your invitation."
"They've already appeared in our world."
As she spoke, data streamed through her eyes.
In the next moment, a screen appeared in front of Takumi.
Seeing it, Takumi looked puzzled.
Already? Someone replied so soon?
When Takumi clearly saw the person on the screen, his eyes lit up.
A beautiful black-haired girl in a luxurious kimono appeared onscreen.
The moment he saw her, the word "princess" instinctively popped into his mind.
And indeed, she was a princess.
Takumi hadn't expected her to be the first one summoned.
"Wow, I really didn't expect this."
His eyes sparkled as he stared.
On her side, she also seemed to sense someone watching.
After all, she possessed immense power.
When she arrived in this new world, she was shocked. A strange invitation letter had suddenly appeared in her room. Seeing the invitation, she was still trying to make sense of it when—before she could even agree—she was forcibly transported.
That left her a little annoyed.
But the new world fascinated her. It wasn't like any world she knew.
The energy in the air was unfamiliar and intense.
Even more surprising, her own powers had started to shift—transforming into something aligned with this world.
After sensing it, she realized this world's power was frighteningly vast. The magic she possessed had become far more terrifying—more versatile and potent.
Maybe this wasn't so bad?
As she finished scanning her surroundings, she keenly noticed someone was watching her.
Could that be the one who invited her here?
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