Miss Riddler just wants to level up in peace.

The Queen is in a panic; the Herrscher Core is about to explode, while Ziyao continues to destroy her Imaginary Gate.

The Spear of the Void struck the girl squarely in the abdomen, piercing her through.

She gritted her teeth and pulled it out, then used all her strength to lift up the Heavenly Fire.

The blade responded to her wishes, transforming into its strongest, unleashed form—Destruction.

"Stop right there!!"

The Queen, naturally unwilling to wait for death, summoned thousands of empty swords and shot them at Ziyao.

A flame emerges from the core.

Burn away all evil? Illuminate the future with light?

Countless ancestors have given various definitions of calamity and destruction, which are full of contradictions, but they all originate from the same thing.

The blazing sword guarding Eden, the heavenly fire that burns Sodom...

Those who have witnessed this sacred object have described its majesty in countless myths.

And now, the girl will bring it back to life.

The flames, dormant for thousands of years, have been rekindled today.

"Flame of Fire—Unsheathed!!"

The power of the Herrscher of Flame, combined with Heavenly Fire.

A raging torrent of blazing sunlight erupted, illuminating everything.

At the same time, the Herrscher's core exploded, instantly engulfing the surrounding area in a hellish sea of ​​fire.

The pillar of fire shot straight into the sky, dispelling the dark clouds.

The scene was so breathtaking that it will be unforgettable.

The heat from the outside can burn even the hardest steel, let alone the point of explosion.

In an instant, the two figures were engulfed by flames.

Am I... still alive?

Flames burned, the air was distorted by the raging fire, and the surroundings resembled hell.

The Queen knelt blankly on the floor, her expression bewildered.

She was surprised to find that she was not dead, but the Honkai energy in her body was rapidly receding.

Human, what mischief are you up to this time...?

The Queen realized that she could no longer hear the voice of the Honkai Will.

The inner turmoil and agitation disappeared, replaced by tranquility, like a still well.

Seeing the flames outside, she instantly understood.

From beginning to end, the girl never intended to hurt her.

As the saying goes, the safest place in a storm is the center.

The tangible fire from the sky blocked the damage from the explosion, drawing a protective boundary.

The invisible 'heavenly fire' dispelled the will to collapse, stripped away its outer garments, and revealed her truest self.

"Kiana, this is... the final lesson."

The white-haired girl gripped the sword with both hands, her breath barely a whisper.

Never hurt those who are important to you; always stay true to yourself.

The Queen read the words from the girl's lips.

—Whether you are Kiana or Kiana's opposite, you are both important beings, and I will treat you equally.

Her words suddenly echoed in my mind like a thunderclap.

Just now, she clearly had the opportunity to separate the Herrscher's personality...

The Queen was still the Queen, but tears inexplicably welled up in her eyes.

Humans, why did you go to such lengths?

The words that were brewing in my heart turned out to be something else entirely when spoken aloud.

"Are you... an idiot?"

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Volume 1: Chapter Fourteen: Clues

"Your Majesty Bishop?"

"I am the secretary of destiny," Amber asked with a question.

The man had been silent for far too long, staring blankly at the wall ever since the video ended.

Whenever he exhibits this state, it indicates that something extremely troublesome has occurred.

"Your Excellency, we have checked the original video source, but we have made no progress."

Amber bowed and apologized, saying that even with the intelligence network and resources of Destiny, they still couldn't find out who originally posted the video.

It appeared out of nowhere, as if it had suddenly appeared out of nowhere.

Now, with the continuous uncovering of years of Honkai events, coupled with the exposure of this video, Schicksal is finding it increasingly difficult to conceal information about the Honkai.

“Send a message to the person in charge in New Zealand and ask them to start the experiment with the Herrscher of Wind as soon as possible.”

After a long silence, Otto finally spoke.

The communication device was activated, the light screen unfolded, and a London garden scene was projected onto the screen.

"What do you want, Bishop?"

The person on the other end of the video call was Rita, who was still in shock.

The image of the girl wielding the firewood still lingers in my mind.

A human body can actually wield the power of a Herrscher.

This is amazing! Isn't this exactly what Bishop Otto was experimenting with?

Controlling a human is simpler than controlling a Herrscher.

That was exactly what Otto said.

"Find the second Divine Key as soon as possible. I'll send a Valkyrie to help you later."

"Bishop, did you see that thing? Is it real?"

Durandal approached Rita and asked Otto on the screen.

"I do not know."

The man, who was usually deep and thoughtful, shook his head, surprised that there were things he didn't understand.

"However... the plan does need to be changed a little."

"I believe in you, Rita. Go for it."

Rita lifted her skirt and nodded slightly. "Yes, Your Excellency. I will certainly bring back the Second Divine Key."

click-

Communications cut off.

"Lady Durandal, what's going on?"

The blonde girl continued her warm-up exercises, and her movements were even more agile and nimble than before.

"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. I'd like to train a little longer."

"You don't actually want to fight that girl, do you?"

As a longtime comrade-in-arms, Rita naturally knew what Durandal was thinking.

"Of course, a powerful adversary is a beacon worth pursuing."

Durandal admitted that this was one of her consistent strengths.

..

Changkong City.

Kiana stood frozen in front of the restaurant.

A single, crystal-clear tear slid down her cheek, wetting her chest.

If you look in the mirror now, you'll see that her right eye has turned into a golden pupil.

Eh?

Why am I crying?

The girl in the video had the exact same name as her, but Kiana was certain that it wasn't her.

But why... does my heart ache so much when the white-haired girl dies?

The girl clutched her chest, a lingering sense of loss still present.

No, it must be because the plot is too melodramatic.

People are empathetic, and you might feel the same way yourself.

Why did they have to fight to the death when they could have talked things out from the beginning, only to regret it at the end?

If it were her, she would definitely confess her feelings directly to the person she liked, and would never hurt them; she would even protect them for life.

Because she is Kiana Kaslana!

"Miss, you look very lonely. Would you like us to keep you company?"

Kiana's thoughts were interrupted by the thugs' voices, and her gaze returned to the shop, where she angrily discovered that Mei was surrounded by several men.

The young girl sat gracefully on the stool.

She stared silently at the television, which had lost power, her absent-minded expression reflected in the gray LCD screen.