Looking at the cherry-colored girl who suddenly appeared in front of him, Kirataka's expression became strange.
Of course, he knew who she was. Yae Sakura, who was supposed to have lived five hundred years ago, was bewitched by the Herrscher of Corruption after coming into contact with a damaged black box. She transformed into a Pseudo-Herrscher and slaughtered many ordinary residents of Yae Village.
Of course, if Kirataka were to comment, it would be just two words, "good death"—after all, those so-called ordinary residents have been doing the stupid ritual of sacrificing young girls to pray to the gods for rain.
There are countless innocent girls who died tragically at the hands of these human-skinned monsters. Even Yae Sakura's sister, Yae Rin, died for the same reason. This was also an important reason why Yae Sakura was finally chosen by the Herrscher of Corruption to depend on.
It can be said that the disaster that befell Yae Village was all its own fault from beginning to end.
We've strayed off topic. Anyway, why did Yae Sakura appear in front of him?
According to the original timeline, she should have appeared when the Pseudo-Herrscher Kiana appeared later and saved Theresa, who tried to defeat her alone, saving her life which was almost about to end.
And because Theresa has Kallen's bloodline, Yae Sakura finally chooses to give all her power to her, erasing her own existence in reality.
Well... Speaking of which, it is indeed a bit embarrassing that Theresa, an S-class Valkyrie, was killed twice by the Herrscher.
Kirataka noticed that the cherry-colored girl who appeared in front of him seemed a little transparent.
Although he was clearly looking at her body, he could vaguely catch a glimpse of the scenery behind her, just like a ghost.
After thinking for a moment, Kirataka said to Yae Sakura:
"Before asking for help, you should at least introduce yourself first, right?"
Anyway, she doesn't seem to be hostile, so it would be feasible to achieve her goal through negotiation first.
If she really intended to take action, the magic sword at her waist would have probably chopped him off long ago.
"That's right. My name is Yae Sakura. I'm a Miko, and as you can see, I'm a... ghost."
The cherry-colored girl briefly introduced herself, then stretched out a finger and pointed in the direction of Chiba Academy:
"There is a very powerful being in that building. I want to try to defeat her... but I am alone now and cannot exert my full strength."
A powerful being... She is referring to the Third Herrscher, right?
Kirataka pondered to himself.
So, their goals are the same.
"So, I need a human body as a target to possess. Only in this way can I exert more strength."
Yae Sakura said simply and in shock.
She thought that Kirataka, who was able to come here alone, should not be someone who knew nothing about Honkai, so she omitted the explanation for the time being.
"…If I don't agree, are you going to take over my body by force?"
Kirataka asked.
In response to his question, Yae Sakura just shook her head slightly and said:
"I won't force you."
Although there were few possible targets, she could barely sense the existence of other living people in Nagazora City.
For example, even inside the nearby Chiba Academy, she could sense that there were still living humans there.
"But since you are here, I think you are probably here for that existence. In that case, this should be a [cooperation] for you and me."
It's indeed a very tempting proposal.
Kirataka is currently suffering from the fact that he does not have enough fighting power to participate in the incident. If he could get help from Yae Sakura, he would be qualified to perform on stage.
"I know this is a very dangerous thing, so I will give you enough compensation."
Yae Sakura added.
If you want to ask someone to do something for you, you naturally need to give them corresponding compensation, especially if it is something that may be life-threatening.
"compensation?"
"...If there is anything you want to accomplish later, I can help you once, as long as it is in the Far East."
Yae Sakura promised.
She didn't know what the world had become like now, but no matter what, she had no intention of leaving the Far East for the time being.
Despite having made such a promise, she was still a little nervous about whether the other party would agree to it.
Higokumaru was right. It was indeed difficult for ordinary people to agree to such a thing.
After all, this is a very dangerous and even life-threatening adventure.
"…"
Kirataka did not immediately agree to Yae Sakura's request but closed his eyes slightly.
He's exploring the possibility of other timelines.
For example, is it possible that he could have directly entered Chiba Academy without meeting Yae Sakura?
Soon, he got the results.
——After his repeated confirmation, no matter which direction he approached Chiba Academy from after parting with Raven, he would be stopped by Yae Sakura halfway, and the same conversation would take place.
Whether he walked on the main road or this small path, she would find him easily.
In other words, as long as Kirataka wants to approach and enter Chiba Academy, he will definitely meet Yae Sakura, and she will make the same request every time, wanting to rely on his body to fight.
——Perhaps, the only way to avoid being intercepted by her is to fly in from the sky like the first time with Bronya.
Of course, there is still the option of rejecting Yae Sakura, but since he currently has no fighting ability on his own, it is obvious that accepting Yae Sakura's proposal is a wise choice.
Otherwise, just to get into Chiba Academy, he would have to put in countless efforts to try.
At this moment, Kirataka saw another pitch-black fox suddenly appear behind Yae Sakura.
It bared its teeth at him as if it was threatening him.
Is this the Scarlet Higokumaru?
Kirataka thought silently in his heart.
Compared to the appearance of this big fox, he still prefers the little fox who has turned over a new leaf.
If someone who doesn't know about it saw this thing, they would probably be scared away by its huge body.
Fortunately, he still knew a little about this former Jizo Yuhun.
Now she doesn't retain any power and is just a lonely ghost that depends on Yae Sakura.
Yae Sakura apparently also noticed the silent appearance of Higokumaru and immediately ordered her to disperse and never appear here again.
"I am willing to lend you my body, but I have one condition."
Kirataka looked at Yae Sakura and said.
"You say."
The cherry-colored girl nodded.
"...From now on, I will be the one to lead the battle."
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