"Is Uncle Yang getting serious? I'm kind of looking forward to it." Looking at Welt's back, March 7th somehow sensed a different kind of coolness than usual.
But then, as if remembering something, her initial excitement gradually cooled.
"No, March 7th, now's not the time to focus on this, Stelle is missing!" March 7th drew her bow and shot an arrow at Hanabi above.
Of course, she didn't expect to hit, just hoping to attract attention and vent some frustration at the girl.
But unexpectedly, not only was the arrow not destroyed by lightning, it struck straight into Hanabi's forehead, blood spraying out, looking terribly gruesome.
"Ahhh—!"
This really scared March 7th badly. She shrank back trembling, shakily looking in Hanabi's direction, and then...
"Boo!"
Hanabi jumped out in front of her, making faces.
"Ahhh!" This sudden jump-scare nearly frightened March 7th's soul out of her body. She screamed with exaggerated movements, almost collapsing.
"Hehe~ miss, you look so cute when you cry~" Hanabi covered her mouth, hopping while mocking.
"You!" Drawing her compound bow again, faced with such mockery, March 7th's anger rose, turning to recklessness.
This time she drew the bowstring fully, the Six-Phase Ice arrows exploding in mid-air, transforming into countless tiny ice needles shooting towards Hanabi.
Meanwhile, imitating Danheng's movements, March 7th waved two fingers, and an ice dragon rose from the ground, forming a pincer attack against Hanabi.
"Don't underestimate March 7th!"
Ice mist filled the air as March 7th proudly put her hands on her hips, speaking delightedly.
But as they say, where there's smoke doesn't mean there's damage - after the dust settled, a Hanabi doll was just lying on her shoulder.
Hearing the beeping sound by her ear, March 7th's heart skipped a beat.
"March, careful."
Danheng thrust his spear, his exquisite spearmanship faster than March 7th's reaction, directly flicking away the doll.
"Oh~ By the Aeon of Elation, you bunch ganging up on one person, don't you feel ashamed?"
The doll, now in free fall, suddenly spoke in a voice different from Hanabi's.
"Miss Hanabi is so kind, why do you keep bullying her? Oh Aha, these people really deserve punishment."
Speaking in perfect dubbing tone, she randomly started performing a sitcom.
"What! You're the one who attacked without reason!" March 7th waved her hand, saying angrily.
"And where did you take Stelle? Tell us quickly! Otherwise you'll regret it when we catch you!" She drew her bow, though knowing it probably wouldn't help much, but still threatened.
"Oh, my! These two thugs dare to openly threaten the sheriff, someone, help!"
However, Hanabi's attitude showed no change whatsoever.
Meanwhile, another lightning bolt struck from the sky.
"This feeling, it's not just the Herrscher of Thunder."
The constructed alloy shield spread above everyone, blocking the Herrscher's attack, but the sensation coming from above made Welt slightly furrow his brows.
If it was just the Herrscher of Thunder alone, it would be relatively easy for his current self to fight against, but...
"Is it because of that mask?"
Clearly, this Mei was not simply Herrscher-transformed. According to the timeline, the Herrscher of Thunder at this period was still in the initial stage, impossible to be this powerful.
So, was this enhancement from the Path? Through that mask?
Dodging another penetrating plasma cannon, Welt began his move.
"This won't work, too weak, this is too strong, might hurt that child, in that case..." Welt contemplated the weapon he would construct, gradually, an exciting silhouette appeared in his mind.
"This is it!" He laughed happily, saying that name with full enthusiasm, "Arahato, fight alongside me once more!"
Then, following Welt's words, a super-large mecha appeared in a blue light at the center of Aideen Square.
"So, so cool, is this the Arahato that Uncle Yang often mentions? This is just too, too, too awesome!"
March 7th looked up at the mecha, her eyes showing only one word: Want!
Piloting a cool mecha in the bustling city, launching a decisive charge against the evil demon lord - just imagining it made her blood boil.
"Indeed." Rarely, Danheng also expressed approval of March 7th's words.
Arahato drew the blade from its back, under Welt's control, quickly slashing towards the Herrscher of Thunder.
In the cockpit, Welt was grinning like a child - it had been a long time since he'd experienced such surging emotions.
Of course, these emotions wouldn't affect his operation. On the contrary, in this situation, Welt's mind was more focused than ever.
"That clumsy big guy is beating up our officer lady, go Officer Lady, don't let evil triumph over justice." Hanabi was still stirring things up on the side, no one knowing what she was really thinking.
A sword swing missed, leaving Arahato wide open.
Undoubtedly, in this situation, the Lightning Herrscher, known for destructive power, would definitely accelerate her attack.
However, the moment the Lightning Herrscher approached, the Moonlight Throne loaded in Arahato's chest began operating.
In an instant, most of the Herrscher of Thunder's Honkai energy was drained.
Feeling the disappearance of Honkai energy within her body, the hypnotized girl instinctively tried to flee.
At this moment, the arrival of a bullet changed everything.
It was Bronya!
Right from the start, Welt had told her that the mask on Mei's face was the key to everything, so Bronya, well aware of her capabilities, had been quietly waiting for an opportunity.
Waiting for that opportunity that could change the entire battlefield.
And now, the time had come.
Holding her sniper rifle, Bronya's shot created a crucial opening for Welt.
Bang!
With a clear crisp sound accompanied by some sparks, the bullet left a perfect scratch on the mask, announcing the completion of its mission.
The Fool's mask wasn't so easily destroyed - under the enhancement of the Path of Joy, ordinary weapons basically couldn't damage it.
But Bronya never intended to destroy the mask, so just a moment's energy blockage was enough.
"Moonlight Throne, full power!"
In this instant, facing the Lightning Herrscher who had lost the Path's protection, Welt pushed the lever to its limit.