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

She won't give up so easily! Having decided to grow, there's no reason to quit halfway.

and,

"I didn't see how much pain Himeko-sensei was in!"

Kiana's gaze was firm as she said, "I am Kiana Kaslana—"

Kiana will once again ascend to the position of Herrscher; she will become the Herrscher of Flame through her own efforts.

Chapter 110 My Dear Headmaster, This Is Normal

Kiana awoke as if from a dream, no longer feeling any pain.

Before her was a pure white scene, shrouded in a thick white mist, making it difficult to see anything clearly. It was so ethereal that she thought she was still in a dream, only now she had escaped one layer of it.

Then, a figure suddenly appeared in the distance.

She vaguely saw Ms. Himeko standing in the distance, smiling at her.

"What... happened to me?" Kiana looked at her hands, unable to understand her situation for a moment.

The back of her hand showed the girl's fair skin, which was exactly how she should look.

—But it wasn't what she saw in the last moment of her consciousness.

"I clearly remember, I should be in Changkong City..."

She pursed her lips, the sensations on her body returned to calm, and the burning heat vanished without a trace, as if she had suddenly returned from hell to the human world.

"And... why is Himeko-sensei here?"

She was silent for a moment, then pinched her hand—trying to awaken herself with that purest of thoughts.

Just like in most videos, pain can pull you out of a dream.

Unfortunately, things didn't turn out as she wished; it would be strange if it were that simple.

"It hurts so much—"

She jumped in pain, frowned, and cried out softly.

Anyway, no one will see her embarrassing situation here, so she doesn't need to pretend to be calm.

But there was clearly no other way at the moment; the only breakthrough was the figure in front of them.

Although she didn't understand, she still stepped forward.

She wanted to see who it was!

She's actually impersonating Himeko-sensei; if she gets caught, she'll definitely teach her a lesson.

But the way the other person turned around, with a slight smile on their lips, was exactly the same as the image of Himeko-sensei in her mind.

"Who are you? Why are you impersonating Himeko-sensei?"

she asked.

"Oh? Himeko??" The figure squinted, seemingly also confused about the situation.

"That's right, why are you pretending to be my teacher!" Kiana said angrily, hands on her hips.

From the conversation just now, she already knew that the other party was definitely not Himeko-sensei.

"Then, why did Kiana run into me here? Ki~A~A~"

Himeko wasn't angry; instead, she asked Kiana a question.

Wow, it's rare to have a heart-to-heart talk with a beautiful girl like me. She doesn't seem to mind wasting a little time at all!

This opportunity was quite strange to her as well.

Logically speaking, the other party should have successfully become a Herrscher, so why am I still here?

In any case, it doesn't seem to stop me from teasing the other person.

"Could it be that you miss me too much, Kiana? Could it be that you've come to see me as someone else just because of one possibility mentioned in a game?"

"Uh..." Kiana was taken aback.

What the other party said was not something completely impossible; on the contrary, it was very likely.

Because she also knew that she dreamed about Himeko-sensei not too few times, but too many times.

She had repeated that devastating scene countless times, and because of this, she fully understood the sorrow that would befall her if it happened in reality. That's why she was even more determined not to experience it.

"If...if this is just a dream..." Kiana murmured, taking a deep breath.

"That's right, you can rely on me to your heart's content. In dreams, no one knows your weaknesses. You can rely on the me you imagine with all your heart."

Himeko's smile deepened, even taking on a... mischievous tinge.

Kiana wasn't quite sure, because she had only ever seen that expression on the boss's face.

"Kiana, you need to rest, even just for a moment, okay?"

"...You're not dreaming, are you?"

Kiana paused for a moment, then spoke, as if two pistols had suddenly appeared in her hands. She looked at her opponent warily.

Sure enough, the initial reminders and tests made it impossible for her to accept all of this with a clear conscience. If anyone was to blame, it was the other party for making so many mistakes.

"Could you be... the Herrscher consciousness that the boss mentioned?"

"Bang--"

She fired a shot at the other person halfway through her sentence, but unfortunately, even though it was a sudden attack, the other person easily dodged it.

"Well, in a certain sense, that's not wrong."

She patted her chest, seemingly still savoring the impact of that attack, "Looks like Kiana isn't a child anymore."

"Hmph, of course not. I am Kiana Kaslana."

Kiana's eyes gleamed with intense fighting spirit. If this was the enemy's plan, she would not let it succeed, nor would she betray the true Himeko's will.

"Hmm? Well then, Kiana, let's have a spar."

Himeko maintained a smile throughout, but in Kiana's eyes, her image had become a blurry form, merely an outline.

With a slight lift of her hand, the figure conjured a phantom of a bow and arrow in her arm. She drew the string, released it, and a pink arrow shot straight ahead at a perfect angle, leaving no time to dodge.

"This is... your first lesson after becoming a Herrscher."

One thing the other person said was very true: whenever she saw this gem, the first image that came to mind was always that figure moving forward.

She was so radiant that Kiana associated everything about fire with her.

"Come on horseback!"

The gun in her hand also fired bullets that spewed flames, which neutralized the pink arrows.

Thus, the consciousness that was originally meant to protect began to teach the newly born Herrschers, in the guise of... Herrscher consciousness, which, from a certain perspective, is not wrong.

It's just that it's not the identity of the Herrscher of Flame.

...

The outcome of that unique battle needs no further explanation; the battle in our minds lasted only a moment, and everything has already settled.

When Kiana regained consciousness, the storm that had been raging before her had completely subsided.

The sky, which had been overcast, cleared up completely, and the azure sky reflected gentle light. The vast expanse of blue stretched as far as the eye could see, bringing a sense of tranquility to everyone.

—Just like Kiana's eyes right now.

In Changkong City, this is where the final conclusion will be drawn.

Destruction is for a better rebirth.

The birth of the Herrscher of Flame naturally attracted a considerable number of Honkai Beasts, but thanks to Schicksal's prior preparations, they painstakingly completed the cleanup of the battlefield under the watchful eyes of the world.

The price, of course, is that the already incomplete Changkong City becomes even more incomplete.

However, everyone knows that a brand new beginning is about to begin here.

The desolation after the Great Collapse was gone, replaced by a natural and harmonious atmosphere, with the air once again filled with the scent of freedom, which made her feel somewhat uneasy.

After all, she is a Herrscher.

They thrive in places with high Honkai energy, brimming with boundless energy.

Well, Kiana didn't really feel anything real. As for pain, it wasn't as agonizing as she had imagined. Although she didn't know why she was at a disadvantage in the final battle with that phantom, she still judged herself to be the victor and released her.

She looked around; her companions were all watching her with concern.

A slight smile played at the corners of her lips, as lively as ever, perhaps now even more fiery?

"Yes, I did it, Mei, and my sister too."

She said cheerfully,

The girl's voice was filled with joy and relief, and she comforted those who were worried about her with a tone that conveyed joy.

"Hehe, it seems that Mei holds a higher position in Kiana's heart."

Rita was still in the mood to joke.

But it really startled her; who could have known what had happened to Kiana just now?

Even though the Honkai energy has been completely absorbed, it won't wake up no matter how much you call it.

Although it wasn't explicitly stated, everyone present was afraid to open their eyes again, only to find their closest companions had turned into enemies.

The closer you get, the more afraid you become.

"I'm glad you're okay,"

Durandal didn't care about Rita's joke, or rather, she didn't care about the topic of whether her girlfriend or her sister was more important.

Her only thought was to protect those around her; the best outcome was that Kiana was alright.

Of course, Luo Mo was the one who didn't have much to worry about.

He looked at Kiana after her transformation, then glanced at the two horns on Mei's head.

A thought crossed his mind. He wasn't thinking about obvious things like Kiana's hair and the length of her clothes; it was strange that such things were standard for a Herrscher.