To create Honkai Impact 3rd in a world where Kallen exists.

"By the way, Xi'er, Ying said she wants to invite you to visit them. Ling really likes you," Luo Mo said to Xi'er before leaving.

"Huh? Okay, okay, I'll be there."

...

While Lomo, Kiana, and Mei headed to Cecilia's villa, Bronya and Seele went to the Golden Garden as guests.

Vodka Girls? They're always slacking off, but they're still working hard in the dubbing studio.

With the update of the main storyline, the next stage of the plot unfolds.

With Bronya obtaining the Herrscher of Reason gem in the previous part of the story, the game begins a new chapter: Beyond Light and Shadow.

The story begins by returning to a part of Cocolia's past.

Cocolia appears in the shot, looking somewhat impatient, as if she's waiting for someone. "Grey Snake, you're late."

Her voice of dissatisfaction rang out, but Gray Snake said he had gone to take care of some personal matters.

"So, what do you need me to do?" Cocolia crossed her arms and looked at the gray snake before her.

“Activate the Eye of the Abyss for us,” he said calmly. Cocolia indicated that she could not do it; only the leader of the Anti-Entropy Alliance and his most trusted confidants had the method to activate it.

“You must have a way,” Gray Serpent chuckled. “Besides, we need something else—the Desire Gem.”

Amid Cocolia's skepticism, Grey Serpent offered another reward: "Your precious daughter, Seele Vollerai."

The gray snake's words were like the whispers of a demon. She had never disappeared; she had simply touched upon a dimension inaccessible to humans during the X-10 experiment.

Help us... and we will help you.

At this moment, the whole story unfolds before our eyes. Cocolia's actions were like playing with fire, but the most important reason was to rescue her daughter, Seele.

“Cocolia…Mom?” Seele was a little lost. She looked at Bronya with pleading eyes like a fawn, but quickly lowered her head again.

"Cocolia's mother, she really is a hypocrite," Bronya said helplessly.

The last time she visited her at the Anti-Entropy base, she simply congratulated her on rescuing Seele and then instructed her to protect the children at the orphanage.

There was no intention to explain whatsoever; he remained as stubborn as ever.

Thinking back on her initial actions, Bronya began to doubt herself. Was Cocolia's mother's behavior really for Seele's sake?

"What a complicated person. She made two completely different choices: one for her own desires, and one for her daughter," Alicia said playfully, her footsteps stealthily approaching. "But, Bronya..."

"What do you want to do?" Bronya raised her hand to block her path, her eyes wary.

“Actually, I’ve always been curious about what it would feel like if Prometheus had a physical body. I think I can take yours as a reference.” Alicia smiled brightly, seemingly genuine, her eyes sparkling.

"Bronya doesn't understand what you're saying, but don't come any closer," Bronya said, shielding Seele with one hand and slowly backing away.

“Aili,” Sakura said softly. Since she was the one who invited her, she should be a little more careful.

Ling really likes Xi'er. After visiting the company once, Ling unexpectedly woke up and had a pleasant conversation with Xi'er, so Ying tried to invite her out.

"Overall, thank you both for visiting our Golden Courtyard. It just so happens that we've been having more team-building events since we moved here, so it's great to have one together," Alicia said, clapping her hands.

"What's so great about it..." Möbius said impatiently, then his eyes suddenly noticed Seele's condition. He paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "Yes, yes, welcome, welcome."

"I never imagined that such a small place as St. Freya could gather so many hidden talents. It might really be the Far East Demon Cave that the boss mentioned." Velvi's expression was also somewhat strange.

Qianjie snorted coldly and stopped watching; Kevin, however, stared at it for a while before letting out a soft sigh.

In the previous era, it was the Herrscher of Death who deceived him with humanity. This time, because of Alicia, he was willing to believe her one more time, even so...

Ling regained consciousness, saw Xi'er, and went to greet her.

"Be careful...sorry." Kevin blurted out unconsciously, feeling somewhat embarrassed as he looked at the gazes of the other men around him.

"It seems Kevin still can't forget that experience..." Alicia smiled, trying to ease the awkwardness.

"Experience?" Bronya asked, somewhat puzzled. Was Ling really that serious as she walked towards them?

"Hmm... it's a story about an innocent young man being deceived by a bad woman. Don't delve into it any further, or he'll be hurt."

“Alice…” Kevin stared at her, then fell silent.

"Okay, okay, let's just watch the plot unfold. There's no need to dwell on this topic."

...

The story then shifts back to Bronya, who has now transformed into her Herrscher of Reason form. However, according to Welt, the core power is now scattered across various world bubbles.

In other words, Bronya still needs to find the power of the gem and the longing for it, though it's nowhere to be found.

Before taking action, she took a deep breath and made up her mind.

"In this endless world bubble... Bronya will surely rescue Seele."

"Bronya really can't forget Seele. It feels like she's talking about Seele every single moment since the story started," Alicia remarked.

She was very curious about the current relationship between the two, ever since the door opened. Seele had been hiding behind Bronya on her right side, maintaining an excellent distance.

Could it be... that she's the same as me? Does this mean I'm going to have a competitor? Alicia was a little troubled, a strand of hair twirling around in her hand.

"Seele is Seele, she's an indispensable person to Bronya."

Wow, what a touching confession!

"Confess...confess?" Upon hearing this, Seele, who was talking to Ling, stammered, steam rising from her head, her face flushed with disbelief. She was extremely shy. She didn't dare look at Bronya; she hadn't expected her sister Bronya to harbor such feelings for her. If it were Bronya, she would glance at her briefly before quickly turning away.

Bronya glared at Alicia, blaming her for ruining her plans.

At this moment, the scene changes again, and it is now Sakura and Seele. Seele has just woken up, and Sakura reaches out her hand, as if to wake Seele up.

"Huh? Is it Sakura this time? Although I expected it, it's still surprising that Sakura is on the field so soon." Alicia changed the subject and said.

"Sister?" Ling was also a little surprised. She looked at Sakura on the screen and then at the one beside her. Sakura slowly nodded.

Ling now understands her situation, and under Fu Hua's care, her consciousness gradually stabilizes. Through her own discussion with Himeko, Himeko agrees to let her go out more often.

For Himeko, the two days they spent together were enough for her to clearly realize that the person outside who looked exactly like Yae Sakura was not her sister. She was somewhat saddened. She had no intention of harming the other consciousness within her; it was she who had preserved her from evil thoughts, albeit unconsciously.

In the game, through conversation, Seele learns that Sakura is looking for her sister. Her words are urgent and reveal her anxiety. She shows a photo that is clearly a picture of Sakura and her sister.

Then, Sakura realized that her attitude had been too hasty. She tried to calm down and began to comfort Seele.

When she learned that Seele was also looking for her sister, she spoke even more gently, and Seele began to affectionately call her Sakura-neechan.

Seele discovered that Sakura was not completely unaware of the situation here; on the contrary, she was quite knowledgeable about many things here, and she was purposefully searching for information and confirming the location.

As Yingjie watched the game, his brows furrowed, until during an identity verification, the name "Moth Chaser" appeared.

"Tch... how could it be this disgusting memory?" Qian Jie roared, flames erupting from his body.

At first glance, the game's setting didn't immediately make him recognize it as the Moth of Fire base. However, the current name, combined with Sakura's earlier eagerness to search, made him realize which part of the story this was referring to.

"Sakura is human, we are all human, that ear injury is just a side effect, don't make any strange definitions!" Alicia commented gently, speaking to Seele.

"I'm sorry..." Seele bowed slightly and said. How was she supposed to know that she had to say her true feelings in front of the person in the game? The situation was so awkward.

"Hmm...you don't need to be so reserved. That's just a scene in the game. Besides, it seems that you and Sakura get along quite well both in and out of the game!"

Alicia felt embarrassed looking at Seele's earnest apology; she had only meant to tease her.

"I'm sorry, it's my fault. I shouldn't have talked about others behind their backs," Seele said earnestly.

"Ugh..." Alicia covered her mouth and took a step back.

A straight shot breaks through the low defense, and Alicia is completely defeated.

In the scene, after searching for information, Seele finds Sakura deep in thought, looking at a cherry blossom pendant.

Sakura also revealed the truth: the organization she was so familiar with had imprisoned her sister. Sakura still believed Rin was harmless.

Seele also described Bronya, the sister she was looking for. In her eyes, Bronya was very powerful, as if she could do anything.

But she couldn't just let her sister come looking for her; she also had to try her best to get to her sister's side.

Sakura gently comforted her, "By the way, Seele, have you ever seen cherry blossoms?"

"There's a square near my house with several cherry blossom trees. In spring, they all bloom together, and the whole square is filled with fluttering petals."

Her soft voice spoke as if it were a beautiful vision in her heart; she hoped that Seele could go see the cherry blossoms with her and Ling.

She concluded softly, "Cherry blossoms are Rin's favorite thing. I think you'll like them too."

“Cherry blossoms… Hmph! You wretched scum,” Qianjie said.

“Cherry blossoms? Sakura, if you like cherry blossoms, we can plant a few in the yard,” Alicia said.

Sakura was about to refuse, but seeing the hope in Ling's eyes, she hesitated for a moment and then nodded. To her, Ling was the most important person.

"Cherry blossom petals? They'd make a nice celebratory cannon after a magic trick. I'll help you with that project."

Vilvi stroked her chin and said, "I know this place is not suitable for planting cherry blossoms at all. How could it work without my help?"

"Hmm!? Then I'll trouble you, Velvet." Alicia smiled, looking at Ling, who was deeply moved, and from another perspective in the video, she once again understood her sister's affection for her.

This is the kind of life that Miss Pink Fairy likes!

Chapter 21 Sakura and Rei

As they prepared to proceed to the lower level, a white-haired, blue-eyed figure wielding a flaming greatsword and exuding an aura of power blocked their way.

His figure was strikingly similar to Kevin, who had been watching with his arms crossed. Facing the questioning gazes of his companions, his eyes were indeed filled with reminiscence.

"This ends here, Sakura." His calm voice was as it always was during battle, his sword pointing diagonally as he looked at his former comrade.

Sadness, yet with a sense of resolve.

"Kevin, get out of the way! I know exactly what I'm doing." Sakura grabbed Seele with one hand, glaring at her former comrade, while gripping the blade tightly with the other.

“I understand perfectly well, which is why I’m stopping you. Sakura, let’s stop before things get out of control,” Kevin tried to persuade her, not wanting to clash with his former comrade.

"Your actions are tantamount to betraying humanity."

“But they took Ling away, you know, Ling is innocent. I don’t care about myself, but I will never stand idly by while Ling is gone.”

Sakura spoke anxiously, fear spreading through her heart; she had a persistent, ominous premonition.

Along the way, she had witnessed the fate of many children who were used as experimental subjects, and she could hardly imagine what kind of treatment Ling, as the main subject, would have received.

“...I won’t hurt you, but I will never let you through here,” Kevin couldn’t finish his sentence.

"Since that's the case... Kevin, although we've fought side by side for so long, I don't think I've ever truly shown you my abilities, have I?" Seeing her former comrade's attitude, Sakura's voice gradually turned cold.