Honkai Impact: Saving the Pre-civilization by rubbing black technology

V2/Chapter 58: You deserve it... No, can you really steal?

When the pseudo-black hole in the Ninth Herrscher's hand suddenly expanded and appeared around Ai Yue, the armor named Infinity had already wholly enveloped Ai Yue. The violent energy fluctuations turned into a howling gale, which directly blew away the pseudo-black hole. Even the Ninth Herrscher could not help but step back. A solemn expression appeared on her face. It was obvious that she had not expected such a thing to happen.

 In her field of vision, there appeared a uniquely shaped armor. Its main body was silver-white with a large area of ​​blue sprayed on it. It looked simple and beautiful. The simple paint and the non-angular design that did not emphasize mechanical properties made the armor less cold and hard than metal. Instead, it gave people a humanoid feeling.

 This armor also exceeded the Ninth Herrscher's expectations. Although she already had a high opinion of Ai Yue, she still did not expect that she would have this level of individual weapon in his hands. Judging from the armor's arming method alone and the energy storm released that could tear apart a pseudo-black hole of that degree, it can be confirmed that this set of armor is simply not something that can be produced by the current level of human technology.

 This once again confirmed the Ninth Herrscher's idea - Ai Yue, this one person's influence on human civilization is enough to surpass the entire city of Atla.

 "Sure enough, even the Herrscher herself cannot create a true black hole."

 When the storm subsided, Ai Yue sighed, revealing a strange emotion in his words, as if he was thankful, but also a little regretful, "Or did you not actually use your full strength?"

 "You'll soon find out."

 The Ninth Herrscher looked gloomy and raised her hand again, "I wonder how many times the gravity your armor can withstand?"

 The pseudo-black hole just now was released only on the basis of targeting humans. Of course, if it was just to kill humans, there was no need to use this level of means. The reason why the Ninth Herrscher did this was, on the one hand, to eliminate any means of resistance from the other party, and on the other hand, to express respect for the most top scholar on the human side.

 But she didn't expect that the other party had such a trump card.

 If the Ninth Herrscher had previously suspected that if she continued to fight with Ai Yue, the other party might find her weakness, then the appearance of this set of armor could be said to have confirmed her suspicion.

 With such powerful armor and an unknown number of Herrscher cores in his hands, Ai Yue was clearly well prepared, but what was his purpose? As a scholar, he risked his life, was it really just for the so-called "study of Herrscher"?

 The Ninth Herrscher was already puzzled by Ai Yue's series of abnormal behaviors, and the ease that the other party had just shown made the Ninth Herrscher feel like she was being led by the nose. She vaguely felt that she had been feeling an inexplicable irritation deep in her heart, but she could not find out where this emotion came from.

 But one thing is certain: the battle must be ended quickly.

 A large number of complicated thoughts flashed through the Ninth Herrscher's mind, and finally turned into a firm idea. She waved her arms, and the invisible gravity field spread out again, trying to cover the entire island.

 However, just as the Ninth Herrscher mobilized her power, she saw Ai Yue also raised his arm. A blue-purple light lit up from the mechanical device on the other's palm, and then turned into a bolt of lightning and attacked her.

 A creepy feeling rose from the Ninth Herrscher's tail vertebrae and instantly rushed into her brain. Realizing that the lightning was extremely dangerous, she subconsciously used her power for protection and narrowly deflected the lightning a second before it hit her, dropping it to the ground beside her.

 Silently, a huge hole appeared on the originally flat ground.

 "Tsk, you're quick to react."

 Ai Yue was unhappy and said, "Use the gravity field to deflect the energy body. It seems that this kind of attack will hardly hurt you."

 Although it sounded like the Ninth Herrscher had the upper hand, she was not happy at all, because there was no disappointment in Ai Yue's words. It was obvious that such a thing was within his expectations.

 What's more, as a Herrscher, being forced by humans to take defensive measures is an extremely ridiculous thing.

 The most important thing is that judging from the traces left by this lightning, this is most likely the power of the Third Herrscher that the Ninth Herrscher had seen in the confidential files before.

 If this was an attack released by the opponent with the help of the third Herrscher core, then it would be fine, but if this was not the case... then it meant that Ai Yue had stolen the authority that belonged to the Herrscher.

 The Ninth Herrscher suddenly realized something. She raised her head and stared at Ai Yue.

 Yes, authority—his goal is her own power!

 "Why are you so angry all of a sudden?"

 Seeing the change in the Ninth Herrscher's expression, Ai Yue couldn't help but ask, "If you have something that makes you unhappy, why don't you tell me? Maybe I can comfort you."

 The Ninth Herrscher gritted her teeth, but in the end, she said nothing.

 She should have been angry, angry that the other party was so arrogant and even coveted the power of the Herrscher, but the first emotion that came to her mind was regret.

 Since Ai Yue really has the ability to do this, his behavior cannot be described as arrogant.

 Instead, she is the one who is truly arrogant because she misjudged Ai Yue's situation and acted rashly, and ended up delivering the blame to her.

 Fortunately, there is still room for recovery.

 The Ninth Herrscher no longer hesitated. She maintained the gravity field around her, guarding against the opponent's attack, while gathering all her strength in her hands.

 Vast energy emerged from nothingness and gathered in her palm. With the blessing of power, an unprecedented pseudo-black hole appeared in front of Ai Yue.

 However, he did not make any move. He did not intend to stop the Ninth Herrscher's actions, nor did he intend to escape from here and leave the capture range of the pseudo-black hole. It was as if... this was exactly what he wanted.

 Yes, if we want to study gravity, what better way than to experience it for ourselves?

 The Ninth Herrscher realized it too late, and because of the extreme information asymmetry, she was unable to realize Ai Yue's true intentions.

 However, even if she could notice it, it would be meaningless, after all, this was a complete conspiracy.

 As long as the Ninth Herrscher chooses to kill Ai Yue, she must use her most powerful move to tear Ai Yue into pieces, but this is exactly what Ai Yue needs.

 Of course, the Ninth Herrscher could also choose to turn around and leave. At least with Ai Yue's current ability, he could not keep a real Herrscher. However, when the Ninth Herrscher realized how terrifying Ai Yue was, as a Herrscher, she was destined to fight Ai Yue to the death.

 There is no retreat, right here, the final winner will be decided.

 Ai Yue, wearing armor, opened his arms and used exaggerated movements to meet the full force of the Ninth Herrscher's attack.

 Along with the entire island, it fell into infinitely deep darkness.