Honkai Star Rail: But I can touch Castorice

After devouring a part of Avatar No. 1, Avatar No. 3's internal strength had increased significantly, enough for it to bear the authority Derick was transitioning to it.

As for Avatar No. 1, it was now missing more than just an arm. Because its energy had been devoured, its current power was greatly diminished, and the recovery speed of its arm had also slowed. Letting the avatar recover here slowly would take too long. It was better to send it out to find enemies to devour. Besides, going out in this state could also make Cipher happy, letting her see the miserable condition of the 'enemy' she had been fighting after Derick had given it a good thrashing.

Avatar No. 1 left the Underworld.

After emerging from the River Styx, it saw Cipher, wrapped in her sleeping bag, warming herself by a fire. Cipher was happily tending to her fire when she suddenly saw Avatar No. 1 appear. She immediately put away her barbecue and prepared for battle.

"Could Derry have actually failed?!" Cipher thought, then charged towards Avatar No. 1.

When she set off, Cipher still wore a worried expression, concerned that something might have happened to Derick. However, upon seeing Avatar No. 1's condition, she couldn't help but laugh.

"You look ridiculous! This miserable state... it seems Derry didn't hold back on you. Come on, let's continue our fight!" Striking while the iron was hot, beating a drowning dog – Cipher was also very good at this sort of thing.

Derick, seeing Cipher like this, was somewhat speechless. Fine, I'll let you get the upper hand a bit more this time.

And so, Derick's Avatar No. 1 endured several more kicks from Cipher before 'miserably' escaping Styxia. Seeing the enemy 'resolved' by her own hand, Cipher clapped her hands in satisfaction.

"It's a pity this fellow's life is still too hard, otherwise I would have definitely left it here," she muttered. Then she turned her head to look towards the River Styx.

"Derry, well done!"

"Since it dared to enter the Underworld, I was prepared to make it suffer losses. It's just a pity its life is truly too tough; I couldn't keep it here either," Derick's voice transmitted from within the Underworld.

"Yeah, what a pity."

"Alright, I won't say more for now, I still have things to handle here. Once they're done, I can leave. Then I'll go back to Okhema to see Castorice."

Hearing the first half of Derick's statement, Cipher was still somewhat happy. However, when she heard him say he wanted to go back and see Castorice soon, her face fell again.

It's always Castorice, can't you think of anyone else in your head? Cipher thought.

However, Derick had already resumed his tasks and didn't respond to Cipher.

Underworld.

Derick was still attending to his matters. After successfully sharing the authority with Avatar No. 3, Derick planned for it to begin its duties. He had also made some modifications to the ferrying process, so now it only required someone with the authority to stand at the entrance. Avatar No. 3 just needed to stand at the entrance of the Underworld. Holding a pitch-black scythe, its body entirely black without a hint of light, it truly looked the part of a death god maintaining the order of the Underworld.

Derick looked towards the entrance of the Underworld, watching Avatar No. 3 execute its tasks. He wanted to see how this avatar would react without his direct control. Soon, the effects from the avatar's side became apparent. Several more souls entered the Underworld, and Derick began to observe them. Mm, it was the same as when he was there himself; no problems at all.

Seeing this, Derick was satisfied. With Avatar No. 3 remaining, he could leave with peace of mind. Of course, the specific execution also needed to be handled properly.

Derick looked at the unconscious Amyntas, sensed that her soul had mostly recovered, and with a gentle wave of his hand, awakened her.

"Mmm..." Amyntas woke up, her eyes still showing some confusion.

"Elder... Elder Amyntas, are you awake?" Derick asked, standing before her.

"Where... am I..." Amyntas looked around, then said thoughtfully, "Have I... reached the Underworld?"

"Yes, you have now reached the Underworld," Derick confirmed with a nod.

Amyntas looked around, taking in the broken moon and the sea of flowers, an amazed expression on her face. She looked at Derick and sighed, "The scenery of this Underworld... it's much more beautiful than I imagined."

"These were all planted, bit by bit, by Castorice's younger sister, Polyxia."

"Mm." Amyntas then looked at the souls in the sea of flowers, her gaze turning questioningly to Derick.

Derick nodded. "The people here are all souls who, like you, will reside here permanently. Rest assured, I screened them all before they entered; they are all good souls. Managing things here will be quite easy for you in the future."

"Manage?" Hearing Derick's words, Amyntas grew even more puzzled. "Didn't you inherit the Coreflame of the Titan of Death? Shouldn't you be the one to manage these things? Of course, if you need help, I can assist you from the side."

Derick spread his hands and said to Amyntas, "Elder Amyntas, my personality really isn't suited for managing others. I feel that matters here still need a professional like you to handle them."

"Besides," Derick's tone then shifted, "I've found a way to leave the Underworld without affecting its normal order. Elder Amyntas, I'm entrusting matters here to you. I need to leave here and return to Okhema to find Castorice."

"You really did it?" Amazement appeared in Amyntas's eyes, but then her expression turned to one of relief and joy. Her adopted daughter had finally found happiness; it wouldn't be right for them to be separated by life and death. Now that this young man Derick possessed such ability, being able to return to Okhema and reunite was truly wonderful.

"Yes, I did it. And I'll be leaving soon. Before I leave, this area must have someone to care for and manage it. I've thought it over and over, and only you are the most suitable," Derick said to Amyntas.

"Mmm..." Amyntas nodded gently. In terms of governance, she wouldn't admit to being inferior to others. If Derick left, she was indeed the most suitable to remain and manage the Underworld.

"However..." Amyntas remembered something and asked Derick, "You should have parents too, right? Wouldn't it be better to have them manage in your stead at this time? I can assist them from the side." She mainly wanted to see the parents of her adopted daughter's boyfriend.

"Ever since I came to this world, I haven't seen my parents," Derick immediately said. He had transmigrated; naturally, he had no parents in this world.

"Is that so." Hearing Derick say this, Amyntas comfortingly reached out and patted his shoulder. She thought Derick was also an orphan from a young age and felt great pity for him.

"So, in the Underworld, the only one with the ability and qualification to manage those departed souls is you," Derick said to Amyntas.

"Alright, then I will help you manage the Underworld well." Hearing Derick say this, Amyntas naturally had no reason to refuse.

Seeing Amyntas agree, Derick was naturally very happy. He looked at Amyntas and continued, "Then, Elder Amyntas, please close your eyes first. I will give you some power; this will facilitate your management."

"Mm." Even if the souls in the Underworld were kind, a manager still needed certain means.

Increasing a ghost's power was still very easy for Derick, the Titan of Death. He raised his hand, releasing his power and infusing it into Amyntas's soul. Amyntas's soul strength increased considerably. She reached out towards an empty space and released a stream of purple energy.

"Mm, not bad. This feeling of possessing power again... I haven't experienced it for a long time," Amyntas nodded.

"Since you feel good, I can leave with peace of mind. Although I coaxed Castorice into going back, I'm worried she'll be upset if we're separated for too long." Hearing Amyntas say this, Derick also felt relieved.

He then continued to look at the souls still lying there, gently waving his hand to awaken them all. As these people woke up, their eyes showed the same confusion as Amyntas had earlier when looking at their own situation. Seeing their confusion, Derick immediately used the Titan of Death's energy to clear their minds.

"Everyone, I am Derick, the demigod who has inherited the Coreflame of the Titan of Death. You have now... reached the Underworld. From now on, you will no longer wander outside the River Styx." As he spoke, he imbued his words with his Titan of Death power, awakening all these ghosts.

"Eh? Is that the handsome big brother? How did big brother suddenly become so tall?" The deceased little Annie, woke up, her eyes lighting up with excitement as she looked at Derick. "Big brother, can you tell my mom that you weren't wrong back then? At the end of the Underworld, there really is a very, very beautiful sea of flowers."

Derick gently nodded, agreeing with her.

Seeing that all the ghosts in the Underworld had awakened, Derick continued to extend his hand, pointing towards Amyntas, "However, I have no management experience. From now on, the management of the Underworld will still be entrusted to Elder Amyntas."

"Elder Amyntas of Aidonia. Some among you have heard this name, and some are even her friends. You know her capabilities. With her managing this garden of the Underworld, I believe she will surely allow everyone to live happily here."

"Yes." Amyntas nodded and stepped forward to comfort everyone, or more accurately, all the ghosts. As she spoke, she gave Derick a look, telling him he could rest assured.

Derick returned her gaze. Since that's the case, I can leave with peace of mind.

Watching Amyntas still giving her speech, Derick quietly left the sea of flowers. After confirming once more that Avatar No. 3 could fulfill the duties of the Titan of Death, he left the Underworld with an easy heart.

Time to go back to Okhema!

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