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

Kiana, back in the outside world, had regained enough power from Mei, and the weakened version of her reforged greatsword burned even more brilliantly.

Her reunion with Mei seemed to rekindle a flame within her; that warm feeling had never left her, and she would meet her again in a brighter tomorrow.

"One slash, and it's severed!"

Kiana stared at the spatial rift before her, her gaze sharpening as she aimed at the path in front of her.

The blazing flames swept down, white light enveloping the field of vision, the flames tearing open the rift in space and expanding it.

Looking at the road that had already been cleared ahead, this thought flashed through her mind.

—"Thank you, Mei."

With Mei's help, the depleted Honkai energy within her body was re-condensed, transforming into a raging fire that supported her path forward.

No matter what obstacles lie ahead

She believed that with the strength of those one hundred people, they could definitely... defeat them!

[I'll be a lifelong fan of Qiya!]

This is a reversal of offense and defense; 0 and 1 have been switched, and the situation between them is no longer what it used to be.

[The Hundred Herrschers have begun their appearance!]

Stop making promises like "we'll get married if we meet again" or "we'll do this or that"...

"Uh……"

Kiana glanced at Mei's expression and sensed that the atmosphere wasn't friendly towards her.

I was just letting Mei win, so why do I feel like I'm so bad at the game?

"Is it... that jacket from Sky City?"

Bronya suddenly asked, "Choosing to stir up trouble seems like it would be quite interesting."

"It must be that Kiana went back on her word after she had promised..."

Mei glanced at Kiana sideways and whispered.

"But...but you can't wear that all the time!"

Kiana bristled, helplessly ruffling her hair. Her white, curly hair became even more tangled after being mixed in, and she looked pitifully at Mei.

Who knew a small detail would suddenly come up here? We were about to fight the boss.

"Pfft~, hehe, whatever you want, I didn't say anything..."

Mei covered her mouth, a hint of a smile appearing in her eyes as she spoke.

"Wow, Mei~, you've become bad."

Kiana tugged at Mei's sleeve, feeling like she wanted to cling to her, but considering there were so many people present, she just acted coquettishly.

"That...that power for a hundred people?" Bronya teased from the side.

"That's the bond between Mei and me!"

Kiana said firmly, but her eyes conveyed a message that she should leave quickly, as she was really in the way.

Didn't you see the special episode featuring her and Mei? Was she trying her best to appease Mei?

“Bronya was there when she said that…”

Bronya narrated calmly, feigning concern as she looked at the two before her.

What was supposed to be a threesome... how did it end up being just the two of you? And you even found a place for your secret rendezvous anytime.

"You? Aren't you sleeping right now? You always sleep when something important happens, Bronya, you need to really reflect on yourself..."

Kiana pouted and turned around to retort.

The opponent's Herrscher of Knowledge is asleep, and now he's asleep again when fighting Otto... When will he be able to shoulder the responsibility of being a main force?

Bronya's lips twitched, she opened her mouth, but couldn't say anything, and looked at her with some frustration.

"uh-huh?"

"Hmph, without Bronya's help, you wouldn't be able to break through the constraint barrier either."

"Hmm... But Bronya, you... it hurts so much, Mei!"

"Alright, let's stop discussing this. Everyone's looking this way..." Mei whispered, removing her hand from Kiana's earlobe.

Then, looking at her own hand with some suspicion, she couldn't have used that much force!

...

"That's wonderful. 'No matter how many times I lose my edge, I will forge it again for you.' These are truly words from Mei!"

Alicia's eyes sparkled, and she said with a hint of envy,

She really wished Mei could say those words to her too; that would be wonderful.

Unfortunately, her opponent wasn't particularly strong, but the mutual attraction made it difficult for her to make a move. Should she join them? That would feel even stranger.