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

[By standing by and watching the battle rage on, it seems the Huang Empire is also one of the victims.]

[This kind of show...it really isn't popular with girls, huh? But if it's only this bad, I won't cry, okay?]

[Has it already been assumed to be a angst-filled story? Okay, judging from the opening, it seems fine. Even the main plot is all sweetness followed by angst, but this time it's going straight for the angst.]

"Eh~ Hime-Himeko-sensei?"

According to Murphy's Law, what you fear most is what will happen to you.

So, unsurprisingly, Kiana was caught red-handed.

Kiana was on the verge of tears. Although she ate snacks, slept in late, and peeked at Mei during class, this was indeed the first time she had been caught playing a game.

"So... what else do you have to say? You weren't even at this event, and you're still asking for an evaluation?"

Himeko weighed her phone in her hand and looked at Kiana with a smile.

"Himeko-sensei, I'm just curious about how the story unfolds..."

Kiana grabbed her left wrist from behind with her right hand, swaying her body like a kitten trying to appease her, "There won't be a next time!"

"Hehe, you~, there's only half an hour left before school ends, can't you even stand it?"

Himeko tapped Kiana's forehead with her finger and smiled.

"I'm just curious...it feels like Mei is crawling inside me~"

"Tsk, thank goodness I don't teach you Chinese."

Himeko said helplessly.

Chapter 113 Rita is dead, Stargazer is dead

"Hehe, Himeko-sensei..." Kiana scratched the back of her head and chuckled.

"I think it's great. Your personality hasn't changed. At least I don't see any influence the Herrscher has had on you."

Himeko took a closer look at Kiana, and a smile appeared on her face.

"But, Himeko-sensei, you died again in the game! Aren't you going to take a look?"

Kiana raised her eyes slightly, looked at Himeko-sensei's face, and said cautiously.

"Besides, the Herrscher might be burning my head all the time; I always have a headache~ Himeko-sensei..."

Even if you say that, you won't get less homework.

Himeko, annoyed, lightly tapped Kiana's head with her textbook.

She used all her intelligence on skipping classes. Of course, that was before. Thinking of something, she said softly,

"But Kiana, take care of yourself. You've been overtraining lately."

"Hehe, it's alright. I prefer martial arts to all these messy symbols."

Seeing that Himeko didn't seem to be blaming her anymore, Kiana cheerfully moved closer, taking Himeko's hands in hers and saying, "Aunt Himeko, let me tell you, that boss is really wicked. He killed you off again this time. I looked at the comments on the platform, and a lot of people are criticizing him..."

Himeko was about to place her hand on Kiana's head for a friendly teacher-student interaction when...

After seeing her growth in the game and Kiana's performance in real life, she actually felt a little sorry for Kiana for some reason, and turned a blind eye to Kiana's occasional lazy sleep in class.

But... Himeko's eyes twitched, and her lips twitched involuntarily.

"Auntie? Who are you calling auntie? Kiana~, it seems I'll have to give you a private lesson."

"Ah? Himeko... Sister, I was wrong—"

...

You don't know when it started, but then you realized that the battle was over, and you finally understood.

—From the very beginning, the Stargazers never intended for anyone to survive.

Cold sweat had already soaked your back. The girl on the throne was watching you intently, and Theresa's screams echoed in your ears.

The girl's posture remained unchanged throughout, only her gaze shifted slightly, looking towards you beside her.

Such coldness, such unfamiliarity

A chill ran through you involuntarily, and you wondered if the person standing there was someone you once knew.

Guan Xing seemed to breathe a sigh of relief; she herself didn't seem quite used to what had just happened.

She summoned a maid to pour her wine; naturally, she wouldn't be negligent in her duties when meeting an old friend.

"Looks like I startled the captain... I'll punish myself with a drink first... Hmm?!"

She picked up her wine glass, took a sip, but suddenly froze.

With a flick of his wrist, he knocked the wine in front of the captain to the ground, and scolded him, "It's not cold today, why did you warm the wine before drinking it?"

With a single word, he dragged the maid away.

Soon, someone came and replaced the wine bottles with new wine, then refilled them.

Not knowing what to say, you picked up the glass, cleared your throat, and carefully spoke.

"By the way, Rita... isn't the Prime Minister here...?"

He paused for a moment while stargazing, then poured himself a full glass of wine and gazed at the sky from afar.

"You noticed it too...?"

Following her gaze, all I could see was a star that flickered on and off, and I heard the faint voice of the stargazer.

Rita is dead.

The four words floated lightly into my ears, yet felt as heavy as a thousand pounds pressing down on my heart.

You were stunned for a moment.

...

Inside the room of Villa St. Freya

Guan Xing pursed her lips, her gaze falling on Luo Mo, her eyes filled with longing and a hint of reminiscence.

"Rita...that's such a familiar name. It's only been a few days, and I'm already missing her again. Sigh..."

She waved her feather fan, a hint of helplessness in her expression.

"What are you saying? Rita didn't just start today..."

Theresa answered quickly without thinking, but as soon as the words left her mouth, she realized what she had said.

Although she was somewhat annoyed by the mean woman who always liked to tease her, she also knew that her relationship with the woman was actually quite good.

The other party took great care of her in terms of food, clothing, shelter, and transportation, but she didn't know what their intentions were.

Honestly, it's kind of embarrassing to have someone remember your clothes size.

"You know, I'm not talking about that Rita..."

Stargazer shook his head, denying Theresa's statement.

"Oh, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, Rita, she..." Theresa was a little flustered. Had she touched a sore spot?

"Rita is fine, it's just that we can't meet for the time being."

"I can't help but feel tenderness whenever I mention Rita, thinking of that smiling girl," she said softly.

"So, does that mean that when Stargazer brought Theresa back, it was also to prevent her from searching for Rita? After all, what about someone who can no longer be found..."

This time, Yuexia rarely spoke; her scarlet eyes were fixed on the screen.

This time, she got into the story; after all, it's important to understand the other party. Know yourself and know your enemy, and you will never be defeated—a simple and clear reason.

"...Heh, it's not nice to say it like this, but I really don't have any recollection of Rita dying, I only know that there was that past."

The stargazer's words were somewhat ambiguous, and he lowered his gaze, fixing it on Luo Mo.

"Huh? What are you talking about?... "

...

"Ah~"

A woman's sigh echoed in the office.

Su Luo propped her head up, her eyes almost closed, not because she was sleepy, but because she was afraid.

She felt a pang of reluctance, unable to bear watching the unfolding events.

Fearing both being harshly criticized by players and being hurt by their sharp criticism, they opted for an ostrich-like approach.

"Screenwriter Su, how many times have you sighed now? Cheer up, you've finished all the work, haven't you?"

Susana rushed over with a stack of documents, placed them on the table, and asked in confusion.

"Although, this plot has absolutely nothing to do with me."

Su Luo couldn't help but wail, "Look, she's truly innocent! But her and her boss's names are always listed in the script!"

It's one thing to have a boss, since he's the mastermind, but he's also listed as the planner, and he's the screenwriter too—his name is the first one after his job title.

If this continues, she'll start to think she's the mastermind.

I regret it, I really regret it, even though countless colleagues envy my benefits and are jealous of my meteoric rise.

But Su Luo herself didn't want that kind of reputation at all.

Why did I run for two positions at once?

"Hehe~ I heard the boss brought someone back this time, and it seems like they'll be parachuted into a higher-up position..." Susana ran her fingers across her cheek, her eyes darting around.

"Really? Screenwriting, oh no, planning is fine too~"

Su Luo was overjoyed.

...

Your Excellency Prime Minister... Rita... is dead?

You can't believe it, the person Theresa was talking about just now, why does he suddenly no longer exist in Stargazer's words?

Guan Xing took a sip of wine with a blank expression, toying with the wine glass in his hand.