Having said that, before Kiana could respond, Bronya naturally extended her right hand towards her.
After experiencing all sorts of hardships in the future, their emotional bond had grown even stronger. Past arguments and bickering had turned into occasional lighthearted jokes, replaced by a tacit understanding and comprehension that needed no words.
In this moment, no elaborate words were needed. Just a glance, a gesture, and their intentions were clear to each other.
Facing Bronya's expectant palm, Kiana slowly raised her own right hand, their palms gently touching, as if initiating a mysterious ritual.
With this touch, their consciousness began to intertwine and synchronize subtly, as if transcending the boundaries of time and space, connecting to a shared realm.
When Kiana opened her eyes again, she found herself in a fantastical spectacle of countless massive gears, surrounded by the aura of technology and the future.
In this strange space, she seemed to vaguely catch Bronya's gentle yet firm voice, softly echoing in her ears, guiding her to explore this realm of the [Herrscher of Reason].......
【Some say to learn observation, one must first face the chaos.】
【Therefore, I closed my eyes.】
The next second, the scene shifted to a clear night sky.
【Some say to understand listening, one must be in silence.】
【Therefore, I discard all noise.】
Then, the scene shifted again to a peaceful park.
【Some say to know the future, one must live in the present.】
【Therefore, I stand firm.】
The next second, the scene shifted to pitch black.
【Some say to obtain everything, one must take away everything.】
【Therefore, I make changes.】
“....”
“.........”
In the deep fusion of their consciousness, the bridge of synchronization had been firmly built.
At this moment, it wasn't just a mental connection, but a resonance of power - the blazing heat of [Flames of the Ember], the profound depths of [Truth], and the purity of [Origin] perfectly intertwined.
.........
As Kiana was immersed in the profound depths of the consciousness fusion with Bronya, everything around her became blurry and unreal. A gentle yet firm voice pierced through the fog, softly awakening her.
“It’s done, Kiana!”
In her friend's familiar and warm call, Kiana instinctively opened her eyes, as if waking from a profound dream.
However, as her consciousness gradually returned to reality........
But as if in a haze, before she could even realize what was happening......the spiritual connection had already ended!?
“Huh........!?”
In that space woven from intertwined consciousness, Kiana had thought she hadn't grasped any profound insights, leaving her with a hint of doubt: Had the consciousness synchronization completed so quietly?
She blinked, trying to make sense of this sudden change........
Seeing Kiana’s perplexed look, a slight smile crept onto Bronya's lips as she started explaining to her.
“So, surprised that the essence of the [Herrscher of Reason] is so simple?”
Kiana continued to be puzzled.
“It’s not so much ‘simple’.......as ‘there’s nothing there’?”
Noticing Kiana’s confused and helpless expression, Bronya continued to patiently explain the essence to her.
“Well, the power of the Herrscher of Reason is originally a castle in the sky......like mathematics.
The proof that one plus one equals two is just a repetition of the definition of natural numbers.......
The power of the Herrscher of Reason is just a natural inheritance of the logic of civilization’s evolution.
So, for other Herrschers, integrating the power of the Herrscher of Reason won’t actually change anything.......
Because it’s a miracle belonging to mortals.”
The authority of the [Herrscher of Reason], a miracle of mortals.
It carries the profound logic of civilization's evolution, the embodiment of wisdom and creation.
For Kiana, this power was certainly beyond the scope of what she had previously encountered and understood, so it was understandable that she found it elusive.
However, as Bronya patiently explained the mystery of this power to her, Kiana, instead of feeling relieved, remained somewhat doubtful and worried.......
“But......”
After syncing their consciousness, Kiana found that she didn’t gain any direct insights or power as expected, which made her feelings complex and subtle. She began to worry whether this outcome would negatively impact their future plans, filled with uncertainty and doubt.
However, Bronya, as her closest comrade and friend, had already seen through Kiana's subtle changes.........so she could skillfully continue to comfort her.
“It’s alright, you’ve already received Bronya’s power........that’s enough.”
Within Kiana’s body, four distinct Herrscher powers now converged. With the addition of [Truth] and [Origin], she had practically unified over half of the Herrscher authorities, an unprecedented miracle in the long river of history in the pre-civilization era.
Each Herrscher power represents an extreme principle and phenomenon..........
And if one could control all these authorities, it might be the final condition to open the “Door of Honkai”.
..........
For now, the authorities of [Origin] and [Truth] have been unified.
It goes without saying who’s left.
“So it seems.......it’s my turn next?”
After listening to the words of the Herrscher of Reason, Raiden Mei immediately gave a positive response.
“Indeed, as long as Kiana can successfully integrate with the [Herrscher of Reason], half of the Herrscher authorities will have been interconnected.”
When Raiden Mei said this, Kiana seemed to grasp what she wanted to express, and she continued the conversation.
“In other words......the other Herrscher authorities........”
Just like Kiana said.
These Herrscher authorities have now become their “companions”.
And those who haven’t become “companions” are almost certainly potential “enemies”.
Upon hearing this, Raiden Mei’s gaze flashed with a hint of solemnity, but then it turned firm again. She nodded, indicating her complete agreement with Kiana’s opinion.
“Well, maybe we need to challenge each one to master them.
Although no one can be sure what the [Honkai Cocoon] is actually selling in its gourd.......”