Listening to Aponia speak softly...
Kiana was well aware of Aponia's circumstances.
She couldn't say for sure.
Perhaps the system's farsightedness wasn't just a simple error.
Instead, it might have been a form of protection for her.
After all, if she could use the system to constantly observe the immediate future, even if she couldn't see further, it wouldn't matter.
Who knows, she might become more and more engrossed, more and more focused, until she found herself trapped without even realizing it.
That would mean she was no longer using the system's ability as a tool.
Instead, she'd be played by it, becoming a puppet.
'You should control power, not be controlled by it.'
Maybe Aponia would eventually learn to face her ability with equanimity, but at least for now, she didn't need to.
"I think, perhaps I am the most unique singularity in this world, who knows~"
"Precisely because of that, there are no predetermined paths around me."
Kiana smiled, a blend of sincerity and playfulness in her expression.
Aponia lowered her gaze slightly and gently stroked Kiana's cheek. "Mm."
She seemed to agree.
Although Aponia didn't know the full picture, she knew that all possible futures, all worldlines, seemed to revolve around Kiana.
They would shift according to her will.
And they would twist into knots upon her.
Even with just a vague glimpse, she understood.
This one, was the true god.
"You are..."
"My god..."
"Kiana."
Aponia habitually wore a nun's habit.
According to her, she grew up in an orphanage, which was an institution set up by the church.
The head in charge was a nun.
Later, she took over that orphanage and took in more children.
Mother Aponia...
That's what everyone called her.
And she liked it very much.
She had flaxen shoulder-length hair, with slightly long bangs that sometimes gently shaded her eyes.
Her eyes were deeply expressive.
Always cast down, she appeared gentle and serene.
She also seemed compassionate, her calm eyes unaffected by joy or sorrow, untouched by worldly gains or losses.
But she was never without emotion.
It was just that she carried an extra air of ethereal grace, as if not quite of this world.
Therefore.
A nun like this, this big sister...
Usually ends up being severely 'disciplined'.
It's a pity Kiana was a girl now. While she enjoyed closeness, she simply relished the feeling of having girls around, laughing together.
Seeing their smiles lifted her mood.
Thus, she wanted even more to erase all lingering regrets.
She didn't want to see any more tragedies.
That night.
After Kiana returned home, she thought it over and reached a decision.
She would make the side-story video ranking the 'wifes'.
But she'd also go ahead with the originally planned series content.
This time, she'd temporarily focus on Aponia.
As for the overall 'wife' ranking, she'd split it into two parts.
Part One would cover the Previous Era of Honkai Impact 3rd, basically the ones previously revealed, but that wasn't the main focus. After that, it would be the Current Era of Honkai Impact 3rd, which she'd introduce in more detail.
Because the connection between the Previous and Current Eras in Honkai Impact 3rd is quite tight.
And talking about the Current Era inevitably involves the original fate of the Previous Era.
That would definitely require more space.
And would surely resonate more with everyone.
Oh, right!
Currently, there were three worldlines in Kiana's mind.
First, the original story's plot, but now it was long since messed up.
Second, the history mentioned in the Sky Screen exposure videos. In everyone's understanding, this corresponded to what was originally this world's future.
And then, there was the worldline Kiana was currently experiencing.
This would be the best one.
As for the 'wifes' from the Honkai: Star Rail world, and those from the Genshin Impact world, she'd put them in the next part's ranking content.
Incidentally, she'd give a brief early mention of the Honkai: Star Rail and Genshin Impact worlds then, just to say hello.
That way, the next part could be released alongside the Vill-V ranking video.
Thus, the entire series could be brought to a close.
Afterwards, Kiana could start a new series, with new topics, to find new fun.
Wouldn't that be great?
In short.
It meant more updates, more updates!
Did you think I'd only release one side-story?
Wrong~o.
I'm going to release two videos at once.
"Hmm... Releasing them on the same day is fine..."
"But maybe I should space them out a bit. Like, take a break for an hour, or half an hour in between..."
"That'd be better, right?"
Kiana murmured softly.
"System?"
[Host, I have no objections.]
The system thought, 'Must you do this every time?'
'You know perfectly well I can't possibly have objections, so why even ping me?'
'Diligently monitoring all observable worldline changes uses up a lot of power, you know.'
'Don't poke me for no reason.'
"System, you don't love me anymore~"
Kiana pouted, like an angry girlfriend.
[...]
What could the system even say?
Its silence was deafening.
"Now you've learned to brush me off." Kiana complained petulantly.
[...]
The system remained silent.
After a good while, it finally managed a sentence.
[Host, as long as you're happy.]
"Anyway, let's get back to work!"
Kiana hadn't originally planned to do it this way.
She really had intended to save the Aponia and Vill-V review videos for later.
But who told Aponia had stirred her up so much?
Even if it was a little childish, she wanted to use the Sky Screen, in the video, to unilaterally declare ownership, to tell everyone, 'Look, this is my wife.'
'Isn't my wife amazing?'
This feeling was perfectly normal, right?
A few days later.
Kiana informed Fire Moth, telling them to announce to the whole world, as before, that the Sky Screen would update with two videos on the same day, fifteen minutes apart.
While the specifics were unknown...
Everyone could look forward to it.
The first video would still be at 7 PM her local time.
To that end, all regular programming scheduled for the 7 PM slot in her region was suspended. In other countries, other regions, all television stations, work, meetings, etc., etc., corresponding to that time slot were announced as paused.
Except for things that couldn't be stopped.
Like emergency surgeries... it was better not to go overboard.
Generally, after receiving advance notice, whether workers or bosses, ordinary citizens or those in power, would consciously adjust their work schedules.
To avoid conflicts.
Because nowadays in this world, the 'Young Lady' was absolute political correctness.
The Sky Screen was undeniably the highest priority.
Without a very good reason, just try and not make way.
You'd be kicked out in an instant, with no one to plead your case.
Honestly, it was a bit ridiculous~
But don't doubt it.
Because the Young Lady's followers were more numerous than you could imagine.
There were even more abstract cases.
For the Young Lady, they were capable of anything.
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