Honkai Impact: Starting from Wandering with Kiana

"Okay, I will tell you everything I know."

"As Miss Rita has already done in detail, the legend of King Arthur has been interpreted in many different ways in different works."

"This young king became the most famous king in British history with his invincible military prowess. However, his life ended in tragedy, and the legends he left behind have not been verified."

"So, Miss Rita, have you ever considered that the legend of King Arthur might not actually be a true story?"

Rita: "The curator is right. Historical legends are stories fabricated by later generations, but they must all have some basis in reality."

Catherine: "You're right. So, Miss Rita, do you know the story of Avalon?"

Rita: "The legendary Fairy Island, a paradise isolated from the mortal world, the final resting place of King Arthur."

Catherine: "That's right, but that's a misinterpretation by later generations. In reality, Arthur didn't find this place. Because, as you said, Avalon doesn't exist in the world, but rather resides on the other side of time and space."

"The other side of time and space?" Rita immediately thought of the World Bubble when she heard this, and the description of Avalon's existence also fits the characteristics of the World Bubble very well.

"Yes, in order to find Avalon, Arthur and Merlin embarked on a journey together, and Merlin also gave Arthur a holy sword."

Legend has it that this sword originated from Avalon and can be used to sever space and connect to another dimension, which is also the only way to reach Avalon.

Even so, King Arthur, throughout his life, never found the legendary fairyland. Only Merlin's various miracles became the shining points of mythology.

"So you mean the story of Avalon is true?" The more Rita listened, the more convinced she became that Avalon was indeed the real Avalon, and that King Arthur's holy sword was the second key to the divine key they needed to find for this mission.

"No, not necessarily. However, in my research, this great magician named Merlin may very well have actually existed."

He led Arthur onto the path to becoming king; he initiated the legend of King Arthur; and it was because of him that the king's story has been passed down through the ages.

"It seems... we need to investigate Merlin more thoroughly," Rita said thoughtfully.

"So, next up is my area of ​​expertise!"

The curator turned around, took out several meters of documents, and slammed them down in front of Rita.

"Miss Rita, this is the culmination of my years of research! Please take a look!"

Rita looked at the document, which was taller than her when she stood up, and felt a chill run down her spine.

"Okay, okay..."

Happy Birthday, Zhang Xilin (Bonus Chapter)

11 month 11 day.

This is an ordinary yet extraordinary day, because it is the birthday of a proud and adorable little one.

Jiuxiao and Cortana worked overtime for a long time to prepare for this day, finally clearing their schedules. Because it was a rare birthday, Kiana and the others gave up Jiuxiao for Sirin today.

As a result of working overtime for several days, I overslept that morning...

bang——

Furious, Xilin kicked open the door to Jiuxiao's bedroom. Seeing Jiuxiao still sleeping soundly in bed like a log, Xilin took a deep breath, then jumped up and delivered a precise kick.

With a scream from Jiuxiao, a beautiful day finally began.

Jiu Xiao was washing up in the bathroom, while Xi Lin was helping Jiu Xiao choose what to wear later.

"Why weren't the clothes prepared in advance?!"

"Hey! Why are Kiana's clothes here too?!"

"Jiuxiao, why are you still brushing your teeth?!"

The more Xilin thought about it, the angrier she became. Finally, she put her hands on her hips, pouted, and puffed out her cheeks.

"Damn it, damn it, damn it! You promised to spend time with me! And you just got out of bed!"

"Hahaha... I've been too busy lately, and I overslept..." Jiu Xiao could only give an apologetic look before quickly continuing to wash up.

But gradually, Celine's complaints decreased, and she calmed down.

After Jiuxiao finished washing up and came out of the bathroom, she saw Xilin holding Kiana's clothes, standing quietly in front of the mirror looking at herself.

Jiu Xiao carefully circled around to Xi Lin's back and hugged her from behind.

"Are you thinking about the past again? I told you..." Jiu Xiao was interrupted by Xi Lin's gesture before he could finish speaking.

Startled by Jiu Xiao's sudden hug, the distracted Xilin angrily grabbed his arm and bit him hard. Jiu Xiao quickly relaxed his muscles and tightened his domain to prevent Xilin's teeth from breaking.

After biting Jiu Xiao, looking at the teeth marks she had left on Jiu Xiao's arm, Xi Lin began to regret and feel heartbroken.

"You stinky Jiuxiao, all you do is scare me." Xilin complained smugly while gently rubbing Jiuxiao's arm.

"Who can blame me when little Xilin looks so cute when she's frightened~" Jiu Xiao gritted his teeth, trying his best to stop the wound from healing on its own, otherwise if the wound healed too quickly, Xilin definitely wouldn't feel sorry for him anymore.

Noticing something was wrong, Xilin patted Jiuxiao's wound a few times in annoyance, and Jiuxiao immediately pretended to be in great pain.

Okay, okay, stop pretending.

"hey-hey…"

After being exposed by Xilin, Jiuxiao laughed awkwardly twice, then picked up Xilin and rolled onto the bed.

He kissed Sirin's lips, and Sirin immediately transformed into a steampunk fairy, shyly covering her face.

"We're an old married couple, Xilin, why are you still so shy?" Jiu Xiao teased with a smile. He and Xilin had been together for a long time, and they had done countless things, both appropriate and inappropriate.

"Go to hell! Who said we're husband and wife? Go find your Kiana!" Sirin huffed and turned her head away, not wanting to acknowledge Jiu Xiao. Being shy is being shy; it's not her fault.

"I'm off then~ Little pufferfish, don't get jealous again later."

Jiu Xiao got out of bed and deliberately walked towards the door. Sure enough, Xi Lin, whose only stubbornness was her mouth, had already reacted physically.

"You're not allowed to go! We agreed it would just be the two of us today!" Xilin, who had also gotten out of bed and was sitting on the bed in a duck-like position, tightly grabbed Jiuxiao's clothes.

Celine's cheeks were flushed red, and with her puffed-up face, she looked like a tempting apple.

Jiu Xiao turned around and looked at Xi Lin, who had given in. This little pufferfish, who was puffing up her cheeks, disguised herself with her prickly appearance, but her childishness was written all over her face.

The little pufferfish is easily angered and likes to act mature, but when it is exposed and becomes vulnerable, it is full of confusion and weakness.

"Just kidding, my little Kiana~" Jiu Xiao turned around with a mischievous grin and pounced on Xiao Xilin again.

"You're so soft all over, how did you develop such a stubborn tongue?"

"Hmph, I am not Kiana. Human, watch your words."

Snapped--

"Hey, what are you doing!" Xilin covered her little bottom and ran away from Jiuxiao's arms.

"Who is it that needs to watch their words, my little Sirin?"

Jiuxiao raised his palm triumphantly, mimicking the spanking motion from before, and struck a few poses.

"Have you forgotten everything I taught you? What should you call me?"

"Jiuxiao..."

Snapped--

"What exactly do you want! It's just Jiuxiao, isn't it?"

"No, no, rules are meant to be broken. Now, Celine should call me husband."

"..."

Xilin glanced at Jiuxiao with disdain, then crossed her arms and shrank back to the bedside.

"Hey, hey, hey, you're going to make me really sad." Jiu Xiao pretended to be sad and wiped away non-existent tears.

"I knew you had designs on me all along, don't even think about it!" Xilin floated up and ran straight outside.

"What ulterior motives? We've already gone through all that, what else could we possibly..."

Before Jiu Xiao could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Xi Lin again. This time, however, the way he was interrupted made Jiu Xiao immediately put on his clothes, open the window, and prepare to run away.

Celine, who had run outside, held her hands up like a megaphone and shouted:

"Mom! Jiuxiao bullied me again!!"

Boom boom boom——

Less than two seconds later, after a series of hurried footsteps, Cecilia appeared in Jiuxiao's room, standing quietly behind him and watching him. Outside the window, Yutu was also blocking the way.

Surrounded from both sides, with nowhere to go, Jiu Xiao had no choice but to obediently climb down from the window, cover his head with his hands, and squat down on the spot.

"What did you do to my precious daughter again!" Cecilia asked Jiuxiao with a kind smile.

"Mom, let me explain..."

"Fine, no need to explain, I don't want to hear it... Take this punch first!"

After saying that, Cecilia called on Yuto to engage in a mixed doubles match against Jiuxiao.

Cecilia's blood pressure spikes whenever she thinks about how many daughters she has, which should bring her immense joy, have all been ruined by Jiu Xiao. Therefore, Cecilia never misses an opportunity to teach Jiu Xiao a lesson.

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"Hmph, serves you right for bullying me, now you're getting your comeuppance!"