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

Alicia looked at the other woman, recalling how she had defended her pride as the older sister with her life.

And how did that unfortunate girl chosen by the Honkai, in the end, prove her perseverance with a moment of miracle?

Suddenly, Alicia took two steps forward and gently embraced him, her breath lighter than a feather as she spoke softly in his ear—

"You have all done your best."

Alicia gave her an answer that wasn't an answer, and instantly, Sakura felt at peace, letting go of a worry.

After a long while, it was unclear who started it, but the sound of someone sobbing gradually began, and the conversation fell silent at that moment.

Sakura let go of the pressure that had been building up in her heart, allowing the emotions she had accumulated over 50,000 years to be released.

But this moment was clearly not going to last long, and Sakura slowly stopped feeling sad.

A cloud slowly drifted across the sky, about to pass in front of the bright moon—at this moment, the surroundings darkened.

Before Sakura could even turn around after saying goodbye, Alicia had already disappeared from her sight.

Yes, it disappeared. I hadn't even had time to react with shock.

Everything happened in the blink of an eye. Sakura initially thought it was a prank... but she quickly realized that even the leader of Yingjie would not block her senses and disappear silently in front of her.

Then, a chilling terror followed.

In the darkness, she only had time to swing her sword, swinging it with all her might.

[Erosion disregards martial ethics and directly seizes power through sneak attacks.]

[Waaaaah, my Airi, my Sakura... So tragic!]

[Hmm...so a pink-haired girl might not be completely evil inside, but she's definitely going to be a tragic figure?]

[I feel even more sorry for Ling now; those fire-chasing moths really deserve to die.]

In the Golden Courtyard Hall

"Sigh, I feel so sorry for Sakura."

Alicia said with a sorrowful expression, feeling like she was about to cry again.

Damn Luo Mo, why did she have to be so sentimental? Those were all things she had personally experienced, and rereading them only made her feel more heartbroken for the characters.

Sakura looked at Ling, and Ling looked at Sakura. The two sisters were silent for a moment, and then a smile appeared on Ling's lips.

She also took a deep, relieved breath.

"Hmph—so I'm telling you, Sakura is not a traitor, and she can't be."

Qianjie snorted coldly, quietly watching the plot unfold on the screen, and understood why Ying did not seek revenge against Aponia.

If it's for his sister, he has nothing to say.

Because that's what Ling expected, Sakura wouldn't betray her trust.

"Yes, yes, yes, the traitor has already been decided to be Vervie, hasn't it? There's no need to explain it repeatedly." Möbius waved his hand impatiently.

"Wait a minute, let me correct you: it's the extremely evil Velvie, not all Velvie."

Vervier corrected her statement to make it more accurate.

She didn't want to draw all the firepower.

“Sakura, you told us to stop you from knowing about this, but it didn’t work at all.”

Alicia said.

"Yes. I'm sorry, I can't forget what I protected, but I'm also glad that my final actions can still be considered those of a proud older sister."

"Ling, too, in the end... the erosion paused for a moment."

A smile involuntarily appeared on Sakura's lips as she reached out and stroked Ling's head, speaking with a touch of nostalgia.

In the Sea of ​​Quanta storyline, she also indirectly saw her own ending from another perspective. Despite Seele's involvement, she believed that it didn't deviate much from the true story.

"But sister, don't think so highly of me. Clearly... clearly, it's you who has protected me more often."

Ling shook her head and said seriously.

After a long period of time, she was already able to stand on her own. She rebuilt her body through the method of using holy marks.

"But isn't that my sister's job?"

"If that's the case, then protecting my sister is also my job."

Ling stared wide-eyed at her sister's cheating-like words and said with dissatisfaction.

She may simply be afraid, afraid that she herself has caused even greater casualties.

"Alright, I can't bear to see this touching scene of yours, it's such a stark contrast to the game... It's so nice that you're all so happy."

Alicia exclaimed sincerely.

As for her own death, wasn't that something she already knew about?

"Is this... a glimpse of a pre-civilization? Even a little girl has such determination."

Kiana felt a pang of heartache seeing this.

She felt saddened by the scene, but even more so, she didn't want such a thing to happen in the world.

The little girl who believed in humanity did not receive the ending she deserved.

Revenge is merely a wishful thought existing only in the distant past.

"This is what happened that night. Sakura drew her sword against the Herrscher of Corruption, do you see?"

Qianjie said in a muffled voice.

He knew perfectly well that it was just a virtual game, but he still reminded everyone present.

He is seeking justice for Sakura, even for Sakura in the game and in the future.

...

In the World Snake Base,

Kevin watched the plot and muttered to himself.

“Sakura…you have never made a wrong choice, and the one who made a mistake…would never be you.”

But no one responds.

Chapter 87 My Sister's Pride

Sakura was awakened again by Su.

He informed the Herald of Corruption that he had arrived, having found this place through the guidance of Thousand Calamities and Velvet.

Following the mystery left behind by Vervière—where in Paradise is there absolute safety?

The location of Sakura is only the first solution to the puzzle; it is a triple puzzle, with the remaining two being more important.

Su transferred the erosion from Sakura's body to his own, thus bringing her back. This was because he was a healer, and also because... only Sakura possessed the ability to trap any being, even if only for a moment.

Back in the present, Mei transmitted the energy to every corner of Paradise, including Sakura, who was searching for her.

She knew about the enemy and had no objection to Su's plan. Since it was within her power, she could only do her best!

Sakura looked at the familiar yet unfamiliar enemy not far away. The enemy's aura was very different from Alicia's; it was a more aggressive aura that brought disaster and terror.

Just like... that Herrscher from 50,000 years ago.

Mei and Sakura were talking quietly about the current situation, making no attempt to hide from the Herrscher of Corruption eavesdropping nearby. Now that they controlled most of Paradise, it was no easy task to avoid them.

"It's not good to neglect one of the three girls when they're together. Besides, Sakura, you've ruined a date."

The Herrscher of Corruption said with a smile in her eyes,

Their tone was exactly like before, but their blue-purple hair pulled them back to reality.

"As for the date... I'm sorry. But to me, Herrscher of Corruption, you are also a special old friend."

Sakura said coldly that she had too many entanglements with the other party, involving the person she was most important to protect.

"Oh, you've become very frank now. I like you better now than that night, Sakura."

The Herrscher of Corruption showed no intention of fighting. She gently twirled the strands of hair between her fingers with her left hand, her leisurely demeanor resembling a casual greeting, yet also exuding an air of confidence and certainty.

"Please don't... say things like that in her voice."

Sakura frowned, reminded of their conversation in the night by the other person's words.

She put on the forget-me-not mask she had retrieved from Su, and slowly placed her right hand on the hilt of her knife. A unique aura of an assassin gradually emanated from her.

"……well,"

The Herrscher of Corruption sighed helplessly, glancing sideways at the already darkening sky, "Just as resolute..."

Mei and Sakura's words touched her. Why did they all believe so much in Alicia's true appearance... to the point that no one could replace her?

As a data erosion herrscher, she doesn't understand that similar or even identical data is very common, which leads to... but she wants to understand, and she also wants to become that unique and recognized existence.

Unfortunately... it seems unlikely that she can use Alicia's identity.

Sakura drew the blade hanging from her waist, and in an instant or a moment, the blade was already hovering at the neck of the Corruptor in front of her, but the other party still had a leisurely and carefree expression.

"Are you really not going to reconsider? Sakura... I really don't want to see you all working so hard only to end up with nothing."

She chuckled softly, her tone shifting as she spoke, a dangerous undertone lurking within, and strange noises echoed all around.

The monsters that roamed the Eternal Paradise began to slowly gather...

This time, she'll personally step in to bring them a little surprise... or perhaps, despair?

When facing the faded monsters, Mei and Sakura's resistance was quite commendable; those enormous monsters were more like obvious live targets.

When the Herrscher of Corruption used Alicia's abilities, they were repeatedly put in difficult situations.

The power she possesses at this moment... is indeed enough to overwhelm all the heroes present. Even if they faced each other simultaneously, they would inevitably be defeated.

Mei's power was easily countered by her, and Sakura's slash was also contemptuously dodged by her.

Even with a fleeting moment of speed, he couldn't even touch the hem of her clothes.

She chose to directly challenge Sakura in terms of speed. At first, she was wary and defensive, but as time went on, more and more of Sakura's body was eroded, and her once-renowned speed began to weaken...