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On screen—
It seemed to carry the hopes of everyone in the Honkai world,
as well as the determination of countless superhuman viewers who wished to stop World Serpent at all costs.
With Rita covering the rear,
Kiana and Mei successfully escaped the building.
But when Raven blocked their path—
After settling Mei in a safe spot, Kiana instantly engaged her in battle!
Under the fierce exchange!
Before long!
Two figures streaked through the air, crossing paths in a flash, then landed—motionless.
Like the final two pieces placed upon a chessboard, sealing victory and defeat!
Blood dyed Raven's gray cloak pitch-black. She clutched her wound tightly, staggering backward, as if refusing to accept the defeat closing in on her.
"You can kill me… Herrscher of the Void… just like you always do…"
Kiana stared deeply into her opponent's eyes.
In those eyes—so close to her own age—she saw none of the fear or terror one would expect from facing death.
"...The experiment is about to begin. No matter what you do now, you can't change the outcome."
Though gravely wounded, Raven still wore a crazed smile. She weakly spread her hands as thick white smoke surged up from beneath her feet.
"I held you back. In this battle—I won."
"Wait—!"
In the end—
Within the shadows cast by the surrounding buildings, Raven's figure dissolved along with the white smoke, vanishing without a trace.
"We've come this far… and there's no time left!"
Kiana covered her face in frustration.
To reach this point, the girl had wrung every last drop of strength from her body,
forcing herself to walk the razor's edge of total collapse.
And then—at that very moment—
Fu Hua's voice sounded.
"Kiana, use the Herrscher of the Void's power with everything you've got."
"Class Monitor, what are you saying?!"
"Awaken all the power of the Herrscher of the Void within you. We still have a chance to reach the engine before it detonates and stop everything."
"I know what you're trying to do… and I know it's the only way… but you… you're already so weak!"
"I'll restrain her personality with everything I have. You can use the Herrscher Core's power freely."
Fu Hua's consciousness stood before Kiana, gazing straight into her eyes.
Her voice was gentle—yet unshakably firm.
At this moment,
She seemed to have already made up her mind.
"You're right. When a person looks back on their past, they can't realize they've been running away the whole time."
"Those who sacrificed their lives to Honkai are already gone. They won't get to see the world grow better through your efforts."
"But you can let those who are still alive witness it with their own eyes."
Kiana listened in silence.
She turned back, casting a deep look at her companion.
Mei's lips trembled slightly. In the instant Kiana turned, she already understood every decision Kiana was about to make.
Her gaze, her silence—
Had already conveyed everything to Kiana.
She knew that at this moment, Kiana would not stop.
At that instant!
Under everyone's gaze!
Kiana closed her eyes!
And within her vision—
Was Fu Hua's gentle profile!
Feathers drifted down from the sky, accompanied by Fu Hua's soft whisper—
"Go. Do what you must do."
The girl grasped the feather, light as nothing, like scattered snowflakes.
It slowly melted away between her fingers.
At the same time—
That innately dangerous, restless side within her soul
was firmly pressed down by a gentle, stabilizing hand.
Suddenly, beneath the clear night sky,
the fear and doubt that had always enveloped her vanished into thin air.
She ran.
Under this night sky!
Bathed in the pure glow of moonlight!
Kiana's figure was swift and agile!
Giving it her all!
Breaking through layers of armored defenses, eliminating countless enemies in the blink of an eye—
She charged forward with unwavering resolve
toward the dark shadow looming over Sky City!!
As violet light erupted!
On the rooftop, the Honkai energy engine had already been driven to its absolute limit!!
Just a few seconds more!
Just a few seconds more—
And overwhelming Honkai energy would cascade down, flooding Sky City and its countless residents!
Kiana stood before the engine, raging with Honkai energy!
Step by step—
She advanced, resolute, pushing against the tremendous resistance!
[Raiden Mei: You can do it, Kiana!!]
[Fu Hua: Go, Kiana!]
[Honkai Himeko: Kiana!! Believe in yourself!!]
[Kiana: cough cough Uh… cheering myself on feels kinda weird… but go, future Kiana!]
[Paimon: For a better tomorrow!!]
[March 7th: Yeah!!]
[Otto: Indeed—go for it, Herrscher of the Void.]
[Tesla: ???]
[Durandal: Bishop?!]
[Silver Wolf: Otto… did you change personalities?]
[Furina: This… even Otto thinks World Serpent went too far, right?!]
[Tesla: Hmph. That guy definitely has an ulterior motive!]
[Ruan Mei: Because if Kiana can truly unleash the Herrscher of the Void's power, that would mean Otto's plan has been remarkably successful.]
[Furina: ...]
On screen—
The engine on the verge of total eruption burst forth with sky-covering violet light!
Air currents roared!
Within that raging purple radiance—
Cracks crept across the white fabric of Kiana's outfit.
Under the terrifying impact of Honkai energy—
Kiana's body was reaching its breaking point!
She had reached her limit.
Just as Raven had said—
No matter how unwilling she was…
She might not be able to stop this disaster after all.
I'm sorry… Class Monitor… I'm sorry… Mei…
I'm sorry… everyone…
Kiana covered her face in agony.
She could feel everything falling apart.
She was about to fail.
But then—!
Just as Kiana was on the verge of giving up!
Just as everyone watching felt their hearts sink!
"Kiana."
Himeko's gentle call rang out.
"Teacher Himeko?!"
Kiana looked up instantly!
Himeko's familiar profile was just as radiant and gentle as ever.
She stood right beside Kiana—
Reaching out to clasp her hand.
She turned to look at her.
She didn't speak.
Yet the warmth in her eyes, and that faint smile—
Had never changed.
!!!
In that instant!
Kiana's whole body trembled!
Tears nearly burst from her eyes!
"That's right… I promised you."
Lowering her head—
Kiana closed her eyes and gritted her teeth, unleashing all her power!
She had promised Himeko—
Promised her that she would… that she must live on!
"I'll turn this imperfect story—"
"—into the ending we all hope for!!!"
In absolute silence!
Heaven and earth lost all color!!
In that very moment!
A pillar of violet light shot into the sky!!
Along with the massive engine, rising into the air!
The overwhelming might of the Herrscher of the Void forced the engine farther and farther away from Sky City!!
And at that same instant!!
Outside the screen—
Everyone watching this scene felt their eyes grow red!
At this moment, countless emotions surged together!
Kiana…
She did it!!
[Otto: Mm~ truly a most admirable performance.]
But within the chat group—
That single message instantly shattered the atmosphere!
And in an instant, the emotion that had filled countless hearts evaporated into nothingness.
Otto!!
That bastard!!!
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