Zongman: Beginning with the Killer Queen

Hakurei Reimu lay comfortably in the air.

Children of the same age are often the most mischievous in their lives due to their strong curiosity, but this trend is not seen at all in Reimu.

She was floating above the pond with a happy face. The deep environment made the air here always mixed with cold water, which matched well with the soft afternoon sunshine.

This kind of leisurely life where you don't have to do anything and just drink tea every day is exactly what Reimu dreams of.

The most important thing is that Yakumo Murasaki, who always appears at inexplicable moments, and who assigned her tasks, has also been missing for several days.

"However, that Zi actually didn't show up for several days without even abandoning the task of training. It's a little abnormal..."

Reimu Hakurei muttered in a childish voice.

Because of his outstanding talent and special growth environment, Reimu's precocious wisdom was created.

Although her understanding of the world is still not deep enough, she already has the ability to discern the essence of complex things and see through good and evil.

"Is it because something happened that she had to deal with personally?"

Reimu glanced at the sky and rejected the idea.

She is born with a very keen intuition, and she can get the best things in the store without having to choose. When she encounters any incomprehensible event, she can always guess the inseparable truth even if there is no evidence.

Since she didn't feel anything abnormal, it can be seen that there is no crisis that breaks out at the moment.

"Thinking about it this way, I don't know who I'm going to meet, the ancestors, and those strange monsters..."

Reimu thought sadly, and finally shrugged.

"Forget it, I don't need to worry about this. If there is any big problem, let the gap monster who only causes trouble be in front. Thinking about it on the bright side, she might just forget it after falling asleep. After all, Zi has no idea. Just an old man who sleeps all day long..."

Before Lingmeng could finish her musings, suddenly, her whole body was agitated.

But at this moment, it was too late to shut up and escape. A slender hand had already reached out from the space behind her, held the back of her head, and pressed her toward the water.

At the same time, a sweet voice that was so beautiful that one could not tell his age sounded.

"Little Reimu, we don't remember ever raising you to be such a rude person."

Looking at the blond beauty reflected on the water, who didn't know when she was behind him, Lingmeng felt a chill in his heart. He subconsciously raised his spiritual power to fight, instantly stirring up an invisible storm and rolling the pond into a whirlpool.

But for Yakumo Purple, this level of resistance has no effect.

Oops! Oops!

If you were thrown into the pond and turned into a drowned rat, today's precious nap time would have been wasted!

Just when Reimu was thrown into the water was about to become a foregone conclusion, suddenly, an unexpected surprise that even Yakumo Murasaki didn't expect came quietly.

The moment Reimu's toes were about to come into contact with the water, a mighty big herring jumped out of the water in the swirling vortex, whether due to a lack of oxygen or a tense change in the environment.

The suppressed Reimu accidentally found a powerful pedal. Because he was already controlling his strength, he didn't notice this situation at all. Yakumo Murasaki's movements were inevitably stiff for a moment.

Of course Reimu would not miss such an opportunity.

The next moment, an incredible light suddenly lit up.

The hand of the monster sage once again passed through a mass of nothingness.

"Tsk, extreme luck is really troublesome."

Seeing this scene, Yakumo Murasaki did not continue, but just let Reimu fly aside with some pride.

When dreaming is born, Reimu is invincible.

After all, no matter how strong the power is, it is meaningless if it cannot even intervene.

"Why bully a child?"

Looking at Reimu's back, Roland, standing next to Yakumo Murasaki, said helplessly.

Although he had been following Yakumo Murasaki, the strange thing was that whether it was just now or now, Reimu acted as if he had not seen him at all.

"We don't want to be told by someone who just left the child alone and ignored it." Although she failed in the fun just now, Yakumo Murasaki was still smiling.

"Also, although the education method is free range, don't you think this child is a little too lazy?"

Yakumo Purple sighed.

"Although she is extremely talented, Reimu has no interest in training. If this continues, she may develop the knowledge that she can win as long as she works hard before fighting a strong enemy. No, I'm afraid even if she really does, The change happened, and she probably only realized it later.”

"It's no problem, isn't it that the protagonist should have this kind of ability and mentality?"

"What about the funds? Although most of the funds for Hakurei Shrine come from the rewards after solving the mutation, considering the cycle of mutations, if you want to be more generous, it is necessary to exterminate monsters and build a reputation among people. measure."

Speaking of this, Yakumo Murasaki's tone became slightly serious.

"But with Reimu's character, he would probably find these unnecessary tasks troublesome. We can all see a future where the shrine's money box is empty."

"If she likes it, that's fine. It's not a bad thing to live a relaxed life."

"..." Facing Roland, who was unable to get in any way, Yakumo Zi helplessly lowered her shoulders. "What surprises you is that he is the kind of person who will pamper his children without any boundaries."

Hearing this, Roland shrugged noncommittally.

There is nothing to deny this. Although strictly speaking, he has been playing the role of a savior, Roland's character has always been very casual.

Even with Irisviel's control, Illya still often caused chaos in Fuyuki City, largely because of his connivance.

However, my tolerance for Reimu is indeed close to the bottom line, so much so that even if Zi is playing tricks on her, she will still protect Reimu.

Thinking this, Roland also began to think.

"If I have to find a reason, it's probably because of my father's guilt?"

Roland raised his eyebrows, jumped down lightly, and walked in the direction where Lingmeng left.

Yakumo Zi watched this scene, her red lips slightly opened, but in the end she said nothing and watched this scene quietly.

At first she was a little confused as to why Roland specifically chose to appear at the Hakurei Shrine during the meeting before leaving.

Due to the ritual, Reimu could not observe him when he was not on the Golden Throne, but now, she suddenly understood.

This has nothing to do with whether Lingmeng can see Roland.

Not everything necessary has to make sense.

"Reimu……"

Roland groaned.

This is the name he gave the other person.

On the one hand, it is because this child has gained life from her own dreams, and on the other hand, she hopes that she can be as free and unfettered as her dreams.

However, the girl named Reimu is the least free person in the world.

In order to collect the passage that allows the perception to spread from the throne, and to embark on a journey to regain the future, Hakurei Reimu is destined to become Hakurei Miko.

She was created for this purpose.

Thinking about it carefully, what he did was a complete replica of Commander Ikari, even the elements were matched.

Letting the child go, turning a blind eye to it, and then secretly letting it control a weapon based on her mother, ostensibly for the sake of her own world, but in fact all of this is for her own selfishness.

Roland walked casually, with a self-deprecating smile on his lips.

Although his steps were not large, he still subconsciously slowed down as he watched the little girl he had not touched for three years getting closer to him.

He did not think that he was a qualified father. In fact, Roland had no consciousness of being a father at all.

Although Illya is his legitimate daughter, in terms of the way she was created, she has a sense of humor like a dinosaur sealed in amber accidentally awakening and discovering that thanks to the efforts of modern technology, she has already spread the world.

But why did you decide to meet Reimu before leaving?

Is it because of guilt?

Maybe so, but even if he had to do it again, Roland would not change his decision.

If you put it this way, that's probably the only reason.

——Compared with doing whatever you want, in Roland's view, not doing anything you don't want to do is the real freedom.

The fate that Reimu Hakurei bears is the denial of this interpretation.

Even under his own protection, this road may be much smoother than other roads.

If Hakureiling dreams of becoming a Hakurei shrine maiden, it is not a bad idea to continue, but such a choice only makes sense if she can refuse the duties of a Hakurei shrine maiden.

But in fact, when the apostle of the Supreme Heaven is sleeping soundly on the couch, and when the survival of the world depends on the dream, Lingmeng has no right to refuse.

Even when the black snake is sleeping, it is more powerful than any enemy Roland has ever experienced.

While it is awake, no one can go against its will.

While it sleeps, no one can deny its curse.

But now I am unable to change this.

It was driven by such emotions that Roland came to see Ling Meng.

Even if the other party doesn't know, he made a promise.

This is not only a promise to his daughter, but also a guideline for Roland to move forward in the future.

Reimu, who was born from Yin Yang Jade and Black Energy, was born with powerful spiritual power and unparalleled talents. Her identity as a Hakurei miko also gave her the ability to freely rely on eight million gods.

Coupled with the natural dream that evolved on its own, the favor Reimu received was strong enough.

Therefore, Roland did not add any unnecessary extravagance, but only left his father's prayer on Lingmeng.

——The realm of space where you can fly freely in the air without being affected by gravity.

If she can't break through her fate for the time being, at least I hope she can have endless freedom in a limited world.

——Can get to the truth of the matter directly, with intuition as sharp as if he had read a script.

If she can't get rid of her responsibilities, at least I hope she can deal with everything in the easiest way.

——The luck that can be ignored to the point of strength and weakness, and extreme enough to make all your wishes come true.

If she is destined to be unable to escape from nothingness, she at least hopes that the gravity brought by this luck will bring her wonderful encounters and friends with whom she can laugh together.

"My daughter, from the day you were born, the entire forest of Gensokyo has been whispering this name, Reimu Hakurei."

Roland whispered softly, and gently placed his hand on the girl's smooth black hair, stroking it gently.

"One day, this dreamland will reach its end. And you will also gain true freedom!"

"who?"

Hakurei Reimu looked behind him with a dazed expression.

There was no one around, just the silent mountains and forests.

The barrier used to prevent the gap has been deployed, and the natural power of dreams has been activated. No one can touch her.

She subconsciously touched the top of her head, and it was as warm as ever. There was nothing unusual about it, but just now, she did feel a unique warmth.

"...Is it an illusion?"

——

Rome.

Although the empire that once stood tall in history has been reduced to nothing, its influence still deeply penetrates into the West as one pole of the world.

Countless emperors and leaders regarded it as the supreme honor to rule it, and now, on the stand where the new emperor was crowned and used to signal to the people, a young man with black hair and red eyes was standing alone.

But unlike the emperors who stood here in the past, what he was looking at was not the cheering people below, but the boundless sky.

There, a huge ship is floating in the atmosphere.

No, using a ship to describe it is not suitable at all, because even the largest aircraft carrier in mankind would be ashamed in front of it.

Because there is a visible gap between the two, which is a far greater distance than the difference between a carriage and a car.

Even if you think about it from an optimistic point of view, you still need to use the stars as a distance.

It was a space battleship.

Rather than interacting like this in the atmosphere, the universe is where it really shines.

An engine that can easily break through the earth's gravity, a defensive force field all over the ship's body, and even if any of the weapons it carries is taken out alone, it is enough to crush ordinary modern armies.

Relying on the power source of subspace, even if all the armies in the modern world were added up, it would only be an overwhelming victory.

As it cruises through the atmosphere, it feels like a moving star.

Behind the battleship, in Roland's sight, stars fell like rain.

"Emperor."

Respectful voices came from the hall behind. The man in a cloak, who was simply the embodiment of the word "Kong Wu Li", knelt on one knee and greeted the young man in the stands.

Behind him, the dark figure quickly knelt down, as if he had been used to this scene for a long time.

"The battleship has been prepared. Do you want to continue the inspection?"

As the commander of the battleship, the man with high authority asked in a low voice, with indescribable admiration and excitement in his tone.

He didn't have any unnecessary emotions because of the young man's youthful appearance, because he had already witnessed the miracles brought about by him.

In this chaotic modern world, in countries fighting each other, all kinds of new-age technologies are springing up like mushrooms after a rain.

No one needed to remind anyone that intense military preparations were beginning to gather momentum.

Everyone knows that the war affecting the world will come at any time.

In such an atmosphere of panic, a young man named Roland appeared without warning.

He united several countries with his amazing talent and leadership, and used his unparalleled wisdom to quickly put many obscure technologies into practical use, bringing a new page to the history of this planet.

——The Empire of Man.

But even when he was given the honorable name of the Emperor of Mankind and was already believed in as a god within the empire, he still did not stop his efforts to usher in a new era.

Bolt guns, subspace engines, psychic powers, one brand-new technology after another was proposed by him, making the dream of the star sea that only existed in fantasy in the past begin to move forward again.

Until now, even the distant Mars has become a colony of the empire.

But the emperor's ambitions will not end because of this. His eyes are always set on more distant places, and this is why they are fully armed today.

"Emperor?"

After hearing his second call, Roland closed his eyes and erased the reflection of the black snake in his eyes.

He turned around, looked at the world that had been wrapped in dreams, looked at the fate he held in his hands, and smiled.

"Then, gentlemen, let's begin.

——The first great expedition of the human empire. "