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

...

Theresa paused, carefully studying the words of the woman in front of her...

What? Mei was killed by Yingjie himself in Paradise? And he even told her first? Is that so strange?

"Why did Mei have to be killed by Aponia herself?"

She turned her head and asked Luo Mo with a puzzled look.

She clearly couldn't understand the game as just a game; she was wary, yet also grateful that she knew about it first and was able to avoid those dangers.

But this time... she really didn't understand why Mei had to die?

"Keep watching, it's okay. Mei is the main character, there won't be any problems."

He tried to comfort her, but before Theresa could even smile, Brownie interjected sarcastically.

"Oh right, Himeko was here too."

Her face looked somewhat gloomy, probably because she was thinking about the bad weather lately.

Luo Mo ignored the other person's little emotions and even used the game to moisten the other person's eyes late at night. Shouldn't he thank himself properly?

"Anyway, that won't happen again here. How could you think of me like that?"

"Ah, you're right, but the bell pepper curry is a bit spicy."

Brownie continued, and Theresa's eyes began to look suspicious. The other person... has a criminal record, doesn't he?

"..."

"Oh yes, yes, but that's the most selfish thing a person can do."

Theresa blinked, her initial suspicion turning into confusion. After a moment of stunned silence, she realized that Brownie, who had been sowing discord, was an outsider.

In other words, they don't yet understand this difference between the world and the game.

"Ha—, you mere Brownie, have you and Bronya decided who's the older sister?"

"No, why? But she's probably about to give up~"

Brownie shrugged, wondering what was wrong with his previous comment that hadn't managed to further stir Theresa's emotions, which was a bit of a shame.

Damn it, that girl who told me this was a heartwarming story game... I'll get her sooner or later!

...

After that, Aponia did not interfere with her choice any further, but instead sent her directly back to the hall.

But... the thought of dying in ten days still lingered in Mei's mind.

Even at its deepest point, it remains impossible to truly explore.

Just then, Pado skipped over, holding an invitation from a great magician, her face beaming with joy.

"The greatest magic show of the century unfolds in the deepest depths—Villeville"

She looked at the somewhat exquisite and antique-looking slip of paper, twisted it carefully, and her face was full of surprise. She never expected that the last Ying Jie would appear in front of her in this way.

But... a magician?

According to Pado, the strange occurrences in Paradise this time might also be due to her. After all, the other party's movements are always very large. Just now, she even saw several snake sisters flying in the air!

At Pado's earnest invitation, Mei readily accepted... Of course, paying Pado's guide fee was probably the key, and Pado thoughtfully wrote an IOU.

This trip to Paradise was very different from Mei's previous ones.

After defeating the Honkai Beasts and mechanical armor, an Easter egg of a yellow giant Houmu was added. In the subsequent segments, there were also interactive mini-games and magic hat identification, which made the monotonous monster-fighting battles of the past much better.

Although from an outsider's perspective, I don't dislike these little interactions.

...

Meanwhile, Kiana...

"Hey, you know what! Vilvi does have some skills; her little designs are quite unique."

Pat pat pat——

The Herrscher of Knowledge excitedly manipulated the little Houmu inside, lighting up bouquets hidden in the darkness, and of course... dodging attacks.

But when you get tired of fighting monsters, playing some mini-games is quite fun. The only pity is that I didn't get to see the scene of Snake Sister flying in the sky that Pado mentioned.

How did Möbius fly? This was the only mystery left in her mind.

"Hey—left side, you're seeing things wrong. What did you choose?"

Kiana said anxiously, pointing out Xiaoshi's actions.

"Houmu...why do we have to fight Houmu in front of us..."

Bronya looked somewhat dazed, still reeling from the recent defeat of the Houmu King monster. However, her eyes lit up again when she saw the little Houmu dodging and weaving.

Indeed, Houmu is the Valkyrie's best partner.

How could they fight and kill each other? She... really couldn't bring herself to do it.

"Oh? There's also an escape magic trick... Holy crap, is this even magic? How can it deal so much damage?"

Those who understood the law became anxious and immediately took action.

Seeing that the choice was difficult, she chose the highest option without hesitation. As a result, the screen was filled with boomerang-like objects flying around. She had to control the screen to dodge left and right and survive in the gaps.

It scraped away nearly a third of her health in one go.

This made her concentrate, and she learned Velvi's magic techniques in the game.

Just then, the sound from the screen came through, and Pado, who was hiding in the corner, complained, "Compared to before... Sister Velvi's magic is rather bland now."

"..."

The one who knew the law reached out and lifted a strand of hair, tucking it behind her back, and muttered something that sounded like agreement.

“That’s true…Vilvie’s magic is never this ordinary…But it’s just a game, there’s no need to replicate it.”

"Uh... Although I expected Yingjie to be extraordinary, why is Wilvi so out of touch, still saying things like he's the greatest magician of this century?"

Mei narrowed her eyes and said with some surprise.

"Vilvie is like this, she's become so much more restrained these days! Is it because she's suppressing her true self? Or have the heroes discussed something?"

The one who understands the laws speaks frankly, without any hidden meaning. Of course, his hands don't stop moving; he continues to play with great skill.

In the eyes of the heroes, Vilvie was sometimes an extremely unusual person.

"Uh...excuse me, may I ask?"

Seele blushed slightly and asked in a low voice.

"Ok?"

"So... what does it mean when Wilvi introduces Kevin's weapon model and stuff like that every time she introduces a device?"

She blinked, her voice growing softer and softer. If it weren't for the formidable strength of the people present, they wouldn't have been able to hear her whispers.

"This... uh, should I call it Wilvi's obsession? She wants to prove that she can create anything, but what she faces is... she can't create anything that can defeat Kevin."

Fu Hua explained gently, "That's probably what the other party meant."

All the inventions in the series... point directly to Kevin's name, and Kevin has said that they caused him a lot of trouble.

...

Alicia raised an eyebrow, surprised that... they had incorporated some of Velvi's magic into it, and... it looked quite convincing?

Although he always mentions Kevin's model number when introducing him, it's both funny and absurd.

"No... I mean, Velvi, that Houmu King, and that secret room door, can you call that an anti-Kevin weapon?"

Mebius couldn't help but raise his voice.

In a sense, the Fusion Warriors were based on her initial plan, and she was also the one who completed the main part of it... Kevin is the greatest masterpiece and representative of it all. Is this also the reason why the opposing side always wants to defeat Kevin?

"Hmph, what if? Who knows what kind of tactics Kevin might fall for? Do you have a plan to definitely defeat Kevin?"

Velvi stood with her hands on her hips, looking at the other person with displeasure.

Kevin...only he can kill himself, right? If he doesn't use cheat rules?

She thought to herself, as for cheating? Of course, it's about starting with Paradise itself! Compared to Kevin, this seems simpler.

"Ha—you can accomplish this feat by deleting Paradise."

Mebius said expressionlessly.

"Sigh... I knew it, you think so too, don't you?"

Vervi patted Möbius on the shoulder and sighed, as if they shared the same opinion.

"..." Kevin glanced back at them, crossed his arms, and was already wondering what was going on with these two.

Why prioritize killing yourself?

Do you absolutely have to kill the leader?

"Exactly, stop targeting Kevin all the time."

Alicia tried to smooth things over, though she sounded a little annoyed.

"...No, she's targeting Kevin, I'm only targeting you."

Möbius whispered, recalling the pink dress in the closet. Even more unforgettable was the scene of her and Klein wearing the pink dress together.

...

Having survived escape magic, card magic, and some battles involving "Queens," she finally... witnessed the true face of the mastermind behind it all—Vilvie.

"Wow, that's brilliant... absolutely brilliant!"

"Welcome! Guests from afar, were you satisfied with this magic show?"

A slight smile played on her lips as she removed her hat and bowed slightly in respect. Her grey hair was styled into two elegant sideburns, standing gracefully to either side.

Dressed in a black and gray outfit, with a striking white patch on its chest, its scale was second to none. Several gear-like mechanical devices hovered in the air around it, emitting a purple glow and exuding an air of mystery.

But what's most surprising is her eyes, which are bright and full of confidence.

She gazed at the Herald before her, somewhat curious about the atmosphere emanating from this paradise.