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

But they all perished in the previous civilization, and in reality, only I remain to inherit their will.

"Humans... are truly wondrous creatures. Even their inheritance seems so strange. Passing on the torch? That's interesting."

As Mebius said this, Snake Eyes turned his gaze to him for the first time.

"That's right—this is the kind of humanity I admire. They never give up in dire straits, passing the campfire to the next person in the darkness, embodying the true meaning of life, so splendid, so beautiful."

"Even if their physical bodies are gone, even if they are recorded in history books, they must have left behind something... I firmly believe this,"

Alicia's eyes welled up with tears as she watched Himeko comfort Kiana in the story, each word spoken from the bottom of her heart. The beauty passed down from those who came before would eventually be passed on to the next person.

The words spoken by the Herrscher of the Void and the Herrscher of a Thousand People also lost their luster in that instant.

Humanity... has always passed down its traditions in this way!

One person can save a group of people, and a group of people can save even more people.

...

"Boom——"

The sounds of the outside world came through; it was her companions fighting. The battle of the Herrschers caused time to flow here as well.

"See what I told you, Kiana. You're never alone."

Himeko smiled gently, looking at her proudest student.

"Boom—" The second sound was even more intense, like lightning tearing open a hole in space.

"..."

Kiana remained silent, looking at Himeko.

Himeko smiled and looked back.

The hands of time began to slowly turn, and this space was no longer stagnant.

In other words, we're about to part ways.

"Are you ready, Kiana?"

Himeko suddenly spoke up,

Kiana said with a determined look, "...I understand, Himeko-sensei."

"Come on, let's walk a little further."

Himeko gently waved and walked alongside Kiana on this long yet short road.

"Saint Freya's yesterday seems as vivid as ever."

Kiana listened quietly to the conversation, silently thinking to herself,

That's true for me too...

"I remember when you first enrolled, you were saying you wanted to become the strongest Valkyrie."

I also miss that scene from back then. If I could become that person... would I still have the honor of letting you see it too?

"To be honest, I'd love to see you all too,"

"I really want to go back to St. Freya, to continue teaching you and training with you..."

"Go write some more words on the blackboard, then go back to your room and have a drink."

"My time at St. Freya is also my most precious memory."

I really want to... that's my most precious memory.

"Unfortunately, it's no longer possible."

Yes, we can't go back, Himeko-sensei... But... I...

"The road ahead is still long, but it seems... I can no longer walk with you."

"But it doesn't matter, Kiana, you never let me down."

"Always remember that there are always many people around you who will support you and protect you."

"That includes me."

She kept talking, trying to put Kiana at ease, but it was more like looking at a child on their way out, unwilling to say the words of parting.

But no matter how hard it is to say it, there will eventually be a moment of parting.

"My journey ends here."

She spoke softly and gently, bidding farewell.

The brown door in the distance, standing out starkly against this pure white world, signals the way out.

"From here on, Kiana, it's your path."

"Everything will disappear after you leave that door, right?"

Even though I already knew the answer to the question, I still couldn't help but want to confirm it again and again.

"I don't know. But... I guess so." Kiana didn't dare to look her in the eye and took a deep breath before replying.