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

But she was quite bored on her shift today, and her mind quickly returned to the idea she had just had.

"It's a pity that Destiny summoned some of the Valkyries to that legendary company miHoYo, but I couldn't go."

"Sigh, I heard there are real Kiana, Mei, and others there. I really want to go see them," she thought to herself as she respectfully handed over the documents.

The most surprising thing about the sudden appearance of Honkai Impact 3rd was the Valkyrie of Schicksal; it's hard to imagine that a game could bring together so many legendary figures.

Lady Cecilia, Lady Theresa, and even Lady Durandal—people who are rarely seen in normal times.

They were the ones who led the charge in the violent scenes, but they also felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity with the characters.

"Now I can play as Rita-sama in the game, hehe, no, this is learning from the battle videos of Valkyrie Extreme."

She thought to herself, "I heard Susana went there. I should be able to get a glimpse of the company from her videos... I hope she can film the next slice-of-life episode soon."

"I'm fine," Kallen shook her head, still pondering a solution, completely oblivious to the complex scenarios flashing through the Valkyrie's mind.

However, even if she knew, she would probably just smile faintly.

In real life, they are just ordinary girls.

...

"Humanity was wiped out by the Honkai? Is that true?" Bronya couldn't help but ask upon seeing this.

The people in front of me look remarkably similar to those in the game; they must know something.

"Isn't it obvious? Otherwise, where did you get those relics and Divine Keys from?" Möbius said coldly, his eyes filled with resentment and bitterness.

"Bronya thought..." Bronya naturally knew that the previous civilization did not exist, but there could be many reasons why it didn't exist.

From the perspective of current civilization, the Herrschers of the Honkai have all sided with humanity, including Seele next to her, as well as her teachers and classmates. Even though she remains vigilant, she doesn't feel a strong sense of crisis.

Surrounded by Herrschers, and even on the verge of becoming one myself... why do I feel like Herrschers are destroying humanity?

Until... I learned this fact now.

"What do you think? Honkai is nothing special? Don't dream, Honkai is just the beginning..."

"Your journey ahead is still long," Möbius said softly, gently brushing a strand of hair between his fingers.

"Hehe, be prepared."

"Otherwise, in the end, nothing will be saved."

The cold voice seemed to be mocking, yet also like a warning.

"Mebius is so cute, I really want to touch her!" Alicia said, looking at the straightforward but soft-hearted Mebius.

A # appeared above Möbius's head.

Eden gently nudged Ellie and whispered, "Ellie, you accidentally blurted out what was on your mind..."

"Oh—is that so?" Alicia seemed to come to her senses, covering her mouth with her small, pale hand, and looking back at Mebius who was glaring at her. "Sorry, sorry, Doctor, please continue."

His voice was sincere, but there was not a hint of apology in it.

With a cold snort, she said no more.

...

As space shattered, Bronya hurtled down from the sky, blocking their path.

She anxiously called for Seele to leave, while warily watching Kevin in front of her.

Kevin looked at the two of them calmly, without making any unnecessary movements.

"We meet again, Herrscher of Reason, and... his successor."

Kevin spoke calmly, saying that he had seen Yang's past in the labyrinth, and that Yang's will was not feigned; as a Herrscher, he was indeed fighting for humanity.

He could only admire such a person.

"Fighting against the Honkai is our common mission, and I have no intention of being your enemy."

He invited the two of them to join him in fighting the Honkai.

With a wave of his hand, Honkai energy rapidly gathered, and the Gem of Desire appeared in his palm.

He sighed, as if something momentous was about to happen, but his voice held little surprise, merely stating the facts.

"For the past 1500 years, the Honkai has been rampant, and I can only be trapped in the memories of the past, powerless to do anything about it."

"Now, the time for the snake to return has come."

"Whether you accept it or not, I will fulfill the duties I am obligated to perform!"

His simple words seemed to proclaim an unshakeable truth, and so he declared.

Whether he returns or not is not a matter for others to decide, but rather... whether someone can stop him!

Bronya rushed forward quickly, riding in her vehicle and replicating the floating cannons. Azure flames stirred ripples across the Sea of ​​Quanta; she did her utmost.

However, things didn't go as planned—

The next moment, the core of the Herrscher of Reason floated out from her chest, and the dark red crystal detached from her body.

"Having traversed countless worlds, your weary body can no longer keep up with your will."

He revealed the truth, but it still couldn't cover up the fact that Bronya collapsed before the fight even started, becoming the legend of the fastest defeat since her appearance.

"Ugh—" Bronya covered her face with her hands. Even though she was emotionally deprived, she felt her face burning from the gazes directed at her.

She couldn't help but let out a mournful cry, wishing she could disappear into the ground.

Seele's face was also a little red.

Although they didn't say it, they definitely treated their in-game selves as their own. They only tried to reassure others that it was just a game. I remember how they lavishly praised Bronya in front of Sakura, saying Sakura was completely at Kevin's mercy, while Bronya...

She glanced at Bronya and decided not to bring it up again.

“As expected,” Velvi clicked her tongue twice, showing no surprise whatsoever.

She was actually more curious about Kevin being trapped in the Sea of ​​Quanta for 1500 years; standing at the pinnacle of humanity, it was hard to imagine what had trapped him.

Velvey was well-qualified to comment on Kevin's strength; she had been working tirelessly, her mind racing, to defeat him—she hadn't even put in this much effort when fighting the Honkai.

Or perhaps, what's trapping Kevin isn't some method, but rather... he's bound by his own actions?

According to Luo Mo, this matter is related to Su, so that should be the case.

A flicker of disappointment crossed Wilvi's eyes. She had thought she had some way to confront Kevin head-on. What a pity.

"Don't be like that, Bronya, you've already done a great job. Come on, smile. Girls are cuter when they smile!" Alicia tried to place her hand on Bronya's soft gray hair to comfort her.

But Bronya still reached out and pushed her aside. She took a breath, her tone questioning, and pointed at the innocent Kevin beside her, "Is that Kevin guy really that strong?"

"Wow...that's fierce! Daring to talk to Boss Kevin like that." Paddo hugged the can tightly in fright, and the can meowed in dissatisfaction.

“Come here, let me pat your head,” Alicia didn’t answer her question directly, but instead looked at Bronya with a tactful look, “Kevin, you too, don’t bully the little girl.”

"Come on, smile. I haven't seen you smile since we came here, Bronya. Are you unhappy with this place?"

Bronya remained silent for a moment, looking at Alicia, who stood with her hands on her hips, determined not to give up until she smiled.

She used the same method as before, gently placing two fingers on her face to aid her movements.

She forced a smile and said in a cool tone, "Is it alright now?"

"Uh..." Alicia tapped her temples with her finger, feeling a headache coming on. How could someone laugh like that? She was such a beautiful girl!

"Come on, move a little to the left, and lower the other finger a bit," Alicia had no choice but to take the lead herself. It has to be said, she was indeed a corporate genius.

Kevin, standing nearby, tried to explain that he had no intention of harming Bronya and Yang; clearly, he simply wanted them to join the World Serpent to fulfill his promise to you.

But seeing the sudden change in the style of the scene, he could only shake his head and not reply.

World Snake

Kevin watched this scene, and the same thought arose in his mind.

The game's portrayal is indeed based on many sources; he won't show mercy to Herrschers, but if they are human, he will try to invite them.

Because this was Alicia's wish, even if... she might have long forgotten that she had promised it.

But as long as I remember, I will definitely show her what she did; it's not just a pipe dream.

He remembered every promise he made to his companions; it was a heavy weight on his heart.

That was the baggage he had been unwilling to part with for fifty thousand years, even though he knew that its weight would eventually crush him.

As the last hope of the previous civilization, he will...bear the burden of everything; this is his mission.

As long as he lives, he will keep going and will never... fail!

...

Then, Yang emerged from the core, trying desperately to grab the gem.

But also—

How could that broken body possibly stop Kevin now?

He still flatly refused Kevin's invitation, refusing to join World Serpent to help his so-called plan.

Kevin wasn't angry; he crossed his arms and said calmly,

"I pay tribute to you. In this generation, there are still heroes who hold firm to their ideals and fight for humanity."

"However, you are still too naive, so naive that you will be killed by your ideals."

"—You know nothing about the Honkai."

"I will lead and guide humanity to fulfill the true mission of the 'Pioneers'."

Then he left the Sea of ​​Quanta, the prison he had willingly stayed in for 1500 years.

The Sea of ​​Quanta has also begun to surge into chaos, the world is collapsing, and now, Bronya sits helplessly on the ground, devoid of the Herrscher of Reason's powers, with no one to help her...

"What is the true mission of the 'Pioneers'? If the heroes of the past could help, why did Yang keep them out of the world?"

Karen thought that she didn't think anyone was stupid, but she didn't understand what Kevin meant by "ruling humanity".

"And that line, 'I know nothing about Honkai...'"

Karen sighed deeply. She was still not good at this kind of thinking. It was better to leave this kind of problem to the scientists of Destiny. The game's collapse experts did come up with a lot of imaginative ideas, and the scientists actually made a product after looking at them.

...