I Am Honkai

"...its name is Honkai Energy."

Hearing the answer, Kakine Teitoku was not surprised, but instead intently watched Selene's face.

Although he was unconscious at the time, the result was something he could easily guess. He came to confirm his speculation and, if correct, to seek more Honkai Energy from Selene to strengthen himself. Even if his speculation was wrong, he had nothing to lose.

Indeed, while Honkai Energy does not directly enhance superpowers, it can improve overall physical qualities.

It is known that Academy City develops superpowers primarily through "personal reality," which involves using deliberately distorted calculation abilities and judgment to observe reality and create phenomena by causing unnatural changes in the extreme micro-world.

On the surface, it's "mnemonics" or "recitation techniques," but in reality, it involves injecting drugs into the veins, applying electrodes to the skin to stimulate, or using headphones to input rhythms (hypnosis), which are ways to artificially develop superpowers.

So, Academy City's ability users summarize formulas to help themselves complete calculations quickly and effectively use their abilities. The stronger and faster one's calculation ability, the higher the corresponding level.

However, no matter how strong the calculation ability is, it is limited by the human body's limits. Brain development has limits, and unlocking the "God's Domain" isn't easy, but the physical enhancement effects of Honkai Energy can break these limits and improve human potential.

Enhancing brain function can increase calculation ability, indirectly improving one's superpowers.

This is why Aleister values Honkai Energy so much and grants Selene many privileges. After all, improving the calculation ability is essential for enhancing most ability users in the city.

Original ability users are very rare.

"Can you give me more Honkai Energy? Although I know this request is quite impolite... I am willing to exchange the Dark Side 'School' for it. It can help you deal with some unnecessary troubles."

"Why should I give it to you? And your offer doesn't seem equivalent. It's not like I don't have any dark side resources. So it's far from enough... you know what I mean, right?"

Hearing Kakine Teitoku's condition, Selene remained calm, sitting on the sofa without caring about his bargaining chip, the Dark Side 'School.'

"As expected, this bargaining chip is not enough to sway you."

Kakine Teitoku sighed deeply, leaning his whole body against the sofa, closing his eyes. It seemed like this concession was already his limit. The living room fell into silence.

"If we can't agree, then forget it. Sebas, please see the guest out."

After speaking, Selene stood up to leave.

"Wait!"

Kakine Teitoku lifted his head with a serious expression, almost gritting his teeth as he spoke. "What about adding myself?"

"I am willing to join you and obey your commands. You should have a research institute, right? My 'Dark Matter' has considerable research value."

Besides the Dark Side 'School,' Kakine Teitoku knew his most valuable asset was himself.

Kakine Teitoku's superpower, "Dark Matter," can create materials that do not exist in this world. It isn't about "yet to be discovered" or "theoretically exists," but truly non-existent materials, thus not applicable to existing physical laws.

Hearing Kakine Teitoku's final offer, Selene was secretly delighted but maintained a composed expression, looking at him with some seriousness.

"Have you thought about this seriously? Joining me? If you want to leave later, it will be difficult, and..."

Selene instantly flashed, teleporting in front of Kakine Teitoku and stared down at him.

Pressure activated! Killing intent unleashed! Simulated—Gravity!

"...I'm very cruel to traitors, you know the consequences, right?"

Under the suffocating pressure, when Selene teleported before him, Kakine Teitoku's visual dynamics and reflexes didn't respond.

Under the gaze of Selene's blood-red pupils, Kakine Teitoku's body tensed, veins bulging, forehead veins twitching continuously, eyes bloodshot.

Under this pressure, Kakine Teitoku felt his brain's blood vessels about to burst, his entire body trembling, limbs chilled to the bone.

If possible, Kakine Teitoku wouldn't want to lower himself to be someone's subordinate.

But... it's necessary. There's no free lunch, and Kakine Teitoku understands that he himself is the best bargaining chip to move Selene. The "School" is just an added bonus.

"Even so, will you still join? Consider it carefully, once you're on my ship, besides death... there's no turning back."

Hearing this, Kakine Teitoku sighed inwardly, realizing he'd have to sell his life for good, but he soon made up his mind.

"Yes, I will join!"

Kakine Teitoku is ambitious, but he's not foolish. After being crushed by Selene, he realized that the gap was even greater than between him and Mugino Shizuri.

He deeply suspected that even if other Level 5s joined forces, it wouldn't be enough to challenge Selene.

Receiving a definite answer, Selene instantly withdrew the pressure, the scrutiny in her eyes quickly replaced by joy, and a bright smile spread across her face.

The speed of this change was astonishing to Kakine Teitoku.

"Then... from this moment on, you are part of 'Destiny.'"

With that, Selene extended her right hand, and under Kakine Teitoku's surprised gaze, visible particles began to condense in her hand, with the purple-red light growing brighter.

"This is Honkai Energy?" Sensing the energy similar to the residue in his body, Kakine Teitoku stared at the light mass intently. This was what he had been desperately seeking!

The light converged, and a crystal with a 1 cm diameter floated in Selene's hand. Then, with a wave of her finger, a space gate appeared in the living room.

"What is this? What should I do, Miss Selene..."

"No need for formalities, just call me Selene or Boss."

With a pleasant smile, Selene handed the crystal to Kakine Teitoku, then pointed to the portal and said, "Your first command. On the other side is the Destiny Research Institute. Take the Honkai crystal over; Shuji Matsuzaki knows what to do."

"Don't think about taking the goods and running away. You should know the consequences."

"I understand the difference between a full meal and continuous ones."

Kakine Teitoku took the Honkai crystal and walked into the portal without hesitation. With a flash of purple light, he disappeared.