Kaslana Oath

Chapter 10

One by one, they fell.

None had been prepared for the sudden revival of the 2nd Herrscher, nor her army that had arrived upon their doorstep. Shicksal, St. Freya and Anti-Entropy alike were swarmed and torn asunder, their forces quickly overrun by the Honkai.

All whilst Kiana(?) orchestrated the chaos. Singlehandedly taking down each of the Valkyries that had mustered their strength in order to stand against her, but to no avail. Not even the likes of Theresa's Godsbane battlesuit stood a chance, much less Wendy's partially activated powers. Mei had long since lost consciouness from losing her own Gem of Conquest, assimilated by the Queen of the Void.

Wendy was to be next, the Gem of Desire shivering from within the depths of the girl's body. A valiant effort was brought to the battle as the two Herrschers battled throughout the sky, an exchange of lances and scythe billowing the clouds upon their impacts. Letting the winds to take her scythe, it spun around her like a viscious buzzsaw and allowed for an offensive defense. Yet, as she fought bravely, she lost.

The Herrscher of the Void simply outclassed her in all aspects. A full reigning deity contesting against a poor imitation. Her throat was seized in a iron grip, her breath came in gasps as Wendy struggled to breath and lashed out in every way possible. But the Herrscher would not allow her quarry to escape.

"The Valkyries of this day and age, truly pitiful. You wield the powers of the enlightened and yet shirk its true light. Disappointing. Humans were never meant to wield these powers, and for that, I shall return that which rightfully belongs to me."

With the flourish of a clawed hand, the Gem of Desire was grasped. Wendy's entire body froze for a split second before her struggle returned with a passion, desperate to claw any way out. The girl was raised higher, golden eyes staring directly through the frightened emerald.

"You and the rest of the rabble here are only the appetizers, the rest of humanity shall follow suite and perish beneath my heel. Starting with you, traitor."

The gem containing the Herrscher of Wind's power was ripped clean from within, the sparkling stone twinkled, freed from its prison and reunited with its goddess. Wendy convulsed once, and ceased all movement, slumping within Kiana's(?) grip.

"Farewell, Wendy Valentina."

The hand upon her throat slackened, the girl's hair lost all of its green highlights as she plummeted. The last sight of the younger Kaslana's smirk imprinted upon her brain as all consciousness left her.

Then, all things within the area, froze.

A thundering roar pierced the heavens and the pillar of demolishing flames speared the earth. The unconscious girl was swept away whilst the Herrscher was blown back, utilising a portal in order to reappear within the space and regain balance. The embers licked the figure's armour and silvery wings fluttered lazily as he stayed within his hunch, cradling the girl like a gentle bird.

Soleil had entered the stage at last. Kiana(?) smirked, the brother had come to meet his fate. With his death, comes the complete collapse of her dear vessel's mind. She would be in absolute control.

"My, my, Soleil Kaslana, I presume? It's nice of you to be able to come and meet me yourself, alas it would not have mattered if you tried to hide away and cowered, I would have found you in any case. Though, this only saves me both the time and effort. For that, you can have my thanks."

Her taunting was met with ignorant silence. The Kaslana only swept a thumb across Wendy's face as he set her down ever so slowly. The divine being sighed, the fun ripped away from her sails as she waved her hand.