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

Alicia smiled gently, full of anticipation for Kiana's future. With so many people's trust and blessings, where will she go?

But... the moment she saw Himeko-sensei, she felt her heart skip a beat.

There was a moist feeling in my eyes, but it wasn't sadness; rather, it was a feeling of being moved.

She didn't know if she had shed tears, but her heart felt warm.

Kiana eventually brought up the events after the War of Destiny. She recounted the story in detail, and Himeko listened attentively, occasionally showing a look of surprise.

Her students... are growing up much faster than she imagined.

Kiana, Bronya, and Mei all performed exceptionally well during this period, fighting with remarkable resilience.

"...Once I return here, I can't help but think of many things."

"Actually, I've always known... I'm the one who has received the most help from everyone."

Kiana spoke softly, her words filled with conflict.

"Mei, Bronya, the class president, Principal Theresa, and... Himeko-sensei,"

"It is all thanks to you that I have come this far, and that I will continue to move forward with determination in the future."

"But I'm still a little worried."

"What are you worried about?" Himeko asked.

"If I had figured some things out sooner, everyone wouldn't have had to worry about me so much, and Mei wouldn't have gone to World Serpent..."

"Sometimes, I feel like I've let everyone down."

Himeko, seeing Kiana's distress, couldn't help but say...

"Then let me tell you a story—"

"Huh? Is class about to start?" Kiana asked, feigning surprise.

"What? You don't want to hear it?"

“…No, I want to hear it,” Kiana said, slightly teasingly.

Then, Himeko began to tell her story, the reasons why she became a Valkyrie.

It also talked about Captain Ragnar, the one who guided Himeko to the true meaning of Valkyrie.

She talked about the first time she encouraged Himeko to transform this imperfect world into the world she wanted.

There was also disaster relief and words of advice received from the bishop.

— Disaster relief cannot mend the fence after the sheep are lost or eliminate the collapse... but destiny has always conveyed its beliefs in this way.

In Ragnar's last letter, he spoke of protecting the good things, protecting the things that will become good, and protecting the things we consider important.

They may seem small and futile. But that's only because they are, at this point, just seeds.

The spirit and beliefs of the Valkyries are passed down from generation to generation, from one generation to the next.

So, the moment Himeko put on that crimson armor, she instantly understood Captain Ragnar's words.

Himeko spoke slowly, gently soothing Kiana's wounds.

"...Kiana, I've read the mission report. Without a doubt, it was a disaster, but...the out-of-control Herrscher was suppressed, and Siegfried, who unleashed the Judgment of Heaven, survived,"

"It must have been someone present who made a choice she believed was right. Captain... she must have seen something in you that she wanted to protect."

"We believe you can do it, save more people, and make the world a better place."

"And you did it, Kiana."

"Everything you've done in Sky City, everything you've done in Mount Taixu, and everything you're doing to resolve the issue of the Herrscher of Domination..."

"You save many people, and these people will help even more people."

"This is the heritage of mankind, the eternally burning fire."

Himeko said softly

"Kiana, you are the most mischievous of all my students, and also the one who never gives up easily."

"You have the power to change people, and the power to get those around you to move forward with you."

"So, Kiana, trust your companions. They have always believed in you too."

This is the legacy of humanity, an ever-burning flame. May this flame be passed on, and may virtue endure.

[It echoes the earlier side story about Himeko, and now this happens!!]

She smiled from the fire, she was reborn from the fire.

Kiana, you're the one I'm most proud of... Himeko-sensei, sob sob!

"Passing on the torch..."

After a moment of contemplation, Eden smiled gently. "How romantic. You always hear so many romantic words coming from Himeko's mouth."

"Perhaps...it's because she was a true hero who fought for humanity."

As Kevin read the words, the face of some old friend seemed to appear in his mind's eye.