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

Isn't that obvious?

Mebius's mouth... is the hardest thing in Paradise.

...

However, the situation gradually went beyond Mei's comprehension. She wanted to return to the outside of Paradise first, but no matter how she went out of the hall, she always returned to the battlefield.

Then came a relentless stream of monsters, which continuously surrounded Mei.

It seems that her plan to leave was thwarted by someone lurking in the shadows.

Mei's hopes were dashed in an instant, and she could only face the hordes of monsters alone, wielding her sword no matter what.

Gradually, however, the number of monsters did not decrease at all.

Even faded monsters appeared among them, and their numbers were growing rapidly.

The faded monster looked exactly like the one she and Paddo chased in Paradise. They kept chasing after it, only to find that it was no different from an ordinary monster.

It's as if it's simply faded.

However, the monster's pressure now makes it almost impossible for her to escape, and it has also brought another force that has somehow invaded her body, blurring her vision and even eroding her power...

Gradually becoming weak and powerless.

Gradually... it became pitch black.

Mei collapsed to the ground, completely blocking the way out of the hall.

The reason... is unknown.

...

In the Golden Courtyard, in the main hall.

"A faded monster... Mei is unconscious? That's strange. Is there anything that can affect both Mei and her memories at the same time? And the fading... that's really odd. How could the memory space fade?"

"I understand," Ms. Shi Zhi Lu Zhe analyzed carefully.

"Reminder: Once Mei enters, she is essentially a data entity as well."

Fu Hua pointed out, expressing her own confusion about the unfolding events. Her companion beside her... was quite vigilant.

"But ultimately there are differences."

Xiao Shi said with dissatisfaction, raising an eyebrow at the smiling Luo Mo. "Luo Mo~, aren't you going to remind me?"

"Didn't you say that once Fu Hua and her team started investigating the case, everyone else should stay away?"

Luo Mo muttered.

"Hey!"

"You could try looking for Kiana, she'd be perfect for the role."

"..." The Herrscher of Knowledge turned to look at Kiana, who was grinning foolishly, then silently turned her head back. "Actually... it was just a little activity between me and the old fogey. I told you just to see if you would suddenly reveal it. See, you got impatient again!"

Luo Mo rolled her eyes at the other party.

...

In the deepest part, where Mei and Aponia once fought.

Currently, Aponia is wholeheartedly making some kind of spiritual connection, trying to find clues to the lost hero.

She deployed a number of controllable monsters for defense.

Normally it's not used, but in these turbulent times in this paradise, it might serve as a warning.

But it seems that, to the beings before him, they simply transformed into an eternal ice wall the instant Kevin stepped on them, and a sheet of ice froze them all.

There was no resistance or opposition whatsoever.

Aponia, who was making a prayer gesture, seemed to sense something, her eyes twitched, and she slowly opened them.

She wasn't surprised to see Kevin in front of her.

If anyone could walk up to her so easily... perhaps only that person could.

However, he rarely set foot in this place, and if you count the occasions when Alicia wasn't there, it was the only time he ever did.

"Kevin, have you finally decided... to fulfill your responsibilities as a leader?"

She looked at the other person and said calmly.

“That typewriter was deliberately sabotaged.” Kevin crossed his arms and quietly explained the information he knew. “A large number of files were left there, the only contents of which were… Alicia is dead.”

"..."

"Besides this, there is another file that records information related to the Twelfth Herald."

Kevin paused, a cold glint in his eyes, but continued, "To be precise, it's related to Sakura's sister."

Aponia listened without saying anything, then closed her eyes, seemingly in mourning.

She quietly savored the passage of time, then gave a wry smile.

“Sakura should have already sensed it, or rather, confirmed it… that would be a more accurate description. She should have already sensed it. She had discussed the matter of severing the precepts with Qianjie.”

"So... that's why I handed the key to Gretchen before that. After all, if Sakura has another target for revenge, it should be my turn."

After all, she was the one who was truly culprit.

She sighed, and then seemed to conclude, "We cannot ultimately avoid the causes we have sown with our own hands."

"But... Kevin, you don't seem to agree?"

Her confused gaze fell on Kevin, a leader who seemed neither proactive nor suited to be one.

But now that Alicia is missing, only he has that qualification.

Kevin was indeed unwilling to be the first to accuse his partner of being the murderer, even when all the evidence pointed to the remaining case from years ago, he still did not believe it.

He didn't know why. Perhaps it was because that woman always talked about believing every one of his companions... or perhaps he just didn't want to doubt any of his companions anymore, and didn't want the bullets in his gun to fall on them.

He simply listened calmly to Aponia's narration, and then... went to do what he was supposed to do.

...

The Herald of Knowledge, upon seeing Aponia's explanation, had a sudden inspiration and made a judgment:

"I'm guessing Sakura? With Qianjie's help, it might actually be possible?"

"...Fu Hua, be honest, did you make any wrong judgments back then?"

Luo Mo remained silent.

"Ah... this is just Xiaoshi's imagination. Besides, Sakura couldn't possibly make Alicia disappear completely, let alone make Kevin feel like he's facing a major threat."

Fu Hua hesitated for a moment, glanced at the lifeless Sakura over there, and still spoke up for the Herrscher of Knowledge.

"A sword technique that freezes space might work, after all, pink-haired girls are bound to appreciate each other."

Luo Mo rejected his answer and told him to continue guessing. Although the other person should know soon enough—there were simply too many clues—wasn't the younger sister next to Sakura a very good one?

But it's not bad to occasionally watch the detective solve cases.

“That’s true. Given the carelessness, and the fact that Alicia wants to take her sister, it might actually work.” The Herrscher of Knowledge stroked her chin, letting her imagination run wild.

"Hey, what do you mean by stealing someone else's sister? Am I that kind of person??" the pink-haired girl said unhappily.

Ling laughed heartily, her crescent-shaped eyes looking at the Herrscher of Knowledge who was speculating. The Herrscher ignored Alicia's words and continued to speculate on her ideas.

They completely disregarded the basic fact that Ling was not in Paradise at the time.

Luo Mo's lips twitched, deeply feeling that the selfish detective was probably her.

...

In a small pavilion in this eternal paradise, Su couldn't help but exclaim.

Although he still has his eyes closed, he is extremely anxious.

"Kevin, what is it... that's making you hesitate here?"

The news of their companions' deaths and the lack of search results, along with the disappearances of Sakura and Senju... the internal and external causes remain unknown.

Despite being the leader of the elite, Kevin seems to have done nothing.

But as his friend, Su could see that he was hesitant... about something that even the strongest hero was hesitant about.

Su couldn't help but speculate: after consulting him, then Aponia, and perhaps even Mebius and Velvi... after seeking confirmation from multiple sources, was it still difficult to make a choice?

“It’s a choice,” Kevin replied, but his brow remained furrowed.

But he couldn't say anything about that matter, that person, or even that imagined enemy.

If that's true, revealing it would mean losing everything.

Can……

Should we trust the person who told him everything at this moment?

He didn't know, but he had to make a decision. He understood that his companions were waiting for him.

Regardless of whether the choice is right or wrong.

What it tests is the trust in their companions, Sakura and Vervi.

“…Alright then, what should I do?” Su Liaoran asked, but Kevin hadn’t called him over for nothing.

"I need to entrust you with something."

Kevin said, and then a bright blue light emanated from his body. It was a key, the most precious thing that could not be lost.

But if even the strongest person is hard to protect, then what kind of dangerous things must he be doing?

Su didn't know, but when he opened his eyes, he was filled with a dazzling light and couldn't see anything clearly.

Entrusted to...

He naturally understood the significance of that phrase; to his recollection, he had rarely heard Kevin say anything similar. And this time, it was clearly no joke.

"Su, can you still see the future of Paradise?"

As far as the eye could see, there was only pitch blackness.

"……it is good."