Chapter 72: Mei, I Can't Tell Anymore!
[The next day is the day of the Valkyrie exam. Kiana, in her White Comet battlesuit, looks pale due to having nightmares for the past few nights.
The exam begins. Kiana unexpectedly defeats Bronya and even holds her own against Fu Hua. She also has a match with Rita, who has come to the Far East for an inspection.
In the final stage of the exam, the Honkai beast simulation system malfunctions, forcing Kiana to fight a Ganesha-class Honkai beast far exceeding the test standards.
After a difficult battle, the exam successfully concludes. Kiana, sore all over and exhausted, yawns and follows behind Mei and Bronya.
The screen flickers a few times. Mei and Bronya's figures disappear, and the surrounding scenery changes from the warm Valkyrie academy to a laboratory-like place, strikingly familiar—the interior of the Tower of Babylon.]
"Big Sis Kiana is just a B-rank Valkyrie, but she can defeat a Tyrant-class Honkai beast. That's so amazing!" Little Kong exclaimed in surprise.
"I think it's not as cool as Boss Kevin's appearance. What do you think, Adam?" Lyle nudged Adam with his elbow.
"I think they each have their merits. Big Sis Kiana is just a B-rank Valkyrie, so she certainly can't be compared to Uncle Kevin," Adam maintained a neutral stance.
"Good children shouldn't praise one and belittle another, Lyle," Aponia said, gently stroking Lyle's head.
Lyle's body stiffened.
["You cute little girl, you're full of surprises. To think you even defeated that Ganesha~☆"
"You know, this Honkai beast that appeared in India in 2012 caused the deaths of two A-rank Valkyries and severely injured twelve others..."
"I originally thought it would be an insurmountable obstacle for a B-rank Valkyrie like you."
The playful voice from the dream once again echoes in this empty space.
"Nonsense. Although I'm a B-rank in title, in reality, this young lady has the strength of an S-rank Valkyrie," Kiana crosses her arms, disdainful of the blurry shadow.
"Hee hee, you love to talk big. Although you're strong, you're still far from an S-rank Valkyrie~☆"
The playful female voice drops another bombshell, stating that she had personally experienced the strength of an S-rank Valkyrie fourteen years ago.
"14 years ago? Experienced?" Kiana's brain, free from Mei's external influence, starts to work. She seizes on the "14 years" node and says, "Could it be... you are... the Second Herrscher?"
Kiana can't figure it out. Why would the Second Herrscher, who should have been eliminated 14 years ago, appear in her dream?
"Oh my, even your slow reaction is so cute. It makes one want to just eat you up~"
"Hmph, even if this is just a dream... you're not leaving here alive today, you... murderer who killed my mother!" Kiana angrily assumes a fighting stance.
"I have no intention of leaving here, because this is both your dream and my dream. I am you, and you are me. The one who should leave... should be you, Kiana!"
"Shut up!"
The screen inexplicably cuts to a control console next to Kiana. On the screen, it clearly reads: Tower of Babylon, Experimental Group Code SR-56455, Test Subject K-423.]
"It's confirmed! It really is the Queen!"
"Her Majesty the Queen has descended again! A new Honkai is about to be born!"
"By the way, does anyone actually understand what the Queen is saying? Why can't I understand a single word?"
"Who cares? Just knowing it's the Queen is enough."
...
"What the hell is that damn Sirin talking about?! What 'she is me, I am her'? This young lady is this young lady, Kiana Kaslana!" Although Kiana couldn't understand what "Sirin" was saying, she wouldn't allow anyone to replace her.
"Kiana..." Mei wanted to say something, but didn't. Combining the post-credits scene from the last movie and the clear hints on screen, Mei had already guessed most of it.
In the back row, MEI looked past Kevin and Yaqing at the somewhat stiff-faced Dr. Mobius. "Dr. Mobius..."
"Hmph. The plot hasn't explicitly confirmed it, so I haven't lost. Besides, we were talking about whether the Core of the Void is inside Kiana, not whether Kiana has a connection to the Herrscher of the Void," Mobius remained stubborn.
MEI looked at the tsundere Mobius gently.
Kevin's internal alarm bells suddenly went off. He had guarded against Elysia, but not Mobius. He knew Mobius was straight, but now... he had a feeling his girlfriend might not be.
Kevin quickly leaned back, blocking MEI's view of Mobius.
MEI looked at him, confused. She had just been thinking about how to dig another pit for Mobius, but was suddenly blocked by her boyfriend.
[Kiana chases the blurry shadow all the way to the top of the Tower of Babylon.
The screen cuts to black abruptly.
Then, crimson text appears on the dark screen.
"Did you think... this would be the last time we meet?"
"In your future life, I will appear again and again in your deepest nightmares."
"Until one day, you no longer have the strength... to resist..."
The screen lights up again. Kiana, in a daze, opens her eyes and sees the concerned faces of Mei, Fu Hua, and Theresa. Rita stands elegantly to the side, explaining, "...The engine of this warship is truly bizarre."
Rita gives a graceful bow to the group and prepares to leave, returning to headquarters to report.
"Mei... I'm hungry!" Mei helps Kiana up, and Kiana's first reaction is to act spoiled with Mei.
"Then let's go back! I'll cook for you!" Mei giggles, her tone full of affection and adoration.
This warm scene doesn't last long. Rita's voice comes from off-screen.
"Observation Record Report, Number 105-K423. The subject shows significant growth in physical and combat abilities compared to the past, but the specific situation of personality re-manifestation still requires further observation."
Rita, who hadn't left, stands not far away, watching Kiana and Mei's interaction.
"The Overseer's plan is about to enter the implementation phase."
The camera zooms in, and her gaze towards Kiana becomes sinister.
"Everything... is in his grasp."]
Kiana wasn't dumb, just lazy. Now that such an obvious answer was right in front of her, she naturally understood, but was also confused again. Her eyes swirled like mosquito coils.
"The character I voiced isn't me, it's Sirin, but her name is the same as mine, but Sirin also says she is her..."
Kiana was stumped.
Her brain, working at high speed, came to a conclusion.
Kiana = K-423
K-423 = Sirin
Therefore, in theory, Kiana = Sirin. Theory established, passed!
Kiana immediately hugged Mei and said dejectedly, "Mei, I can't tell them apart! I really can't tell!"
Mei gently patted Kiana's back and comforted her. "No matter who you are, Kiana, and no matter what your identity is, our feelings for each other have never changed, including Bronya, Himeko, and the others."
Bronya said, "Of course. I can't find a second person with the intelligence of a tuna."
In the front row, Shabu laughed. "Bad woman. Rita, you really are a bad woman. I suddenly have a feeling you won't be going offline so soon. After all, the good don't live long, but villains last a thousand years."
Rita smiled. "Not at all. It's just that our stances are different. I am loyal to Schicksal, and loyal to the Overseer."
Rita's tone was serious, but Salome still felt it was very fake.
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