Regarding the question of whether one thousand lives are enough to beat Honkai Impact 3rd.

"The gods always say things that I can't understand and that are boring. It's so annoying."

"If civilization is destroyed, I won't be able to find any other nice clothes, and I won't be able to taste any more delicious food."

The girl recalled her unseemly eating habits and not paying at the cake shop, and inexplicably felt a little guilty.

Even though He said there was no need to follow human common sense and rules, I seem to subconsciously get used to putting that framework on myself.

These do not belong to you, my apostle.

Your mission is inherently at odds with the continuation of civilization; humanity's weapons will inevitably come.

Sato Yuno suddenly felt a pang of sadness, and she said listlessly:

"Can't we reason with them?"

"Can't we just say we'll fight after I've had my fill of playing?"

She muttered under her breath:

"And I don't like fighting, I like sleeping."

They will only think you are stalling for time, and they will assume that everything you do is at their behest, calculating and speculating about your motives with the utmost malice.

Your weakness and kindness will become your greatest vulnerability. Humans are cunning creatures; once you reveal your intellect and wisdom, even that information can become an aid for them to kill you.

The girl was very frustrated, and she murmured:

"Can't I even just go to the mall, wander around, and have some good food?"

They will think this is all an act, a conspiracy to lull human civilization into complacency.

From the perspective of the entire race, the risks of accommodating a Herrscher would be terrifying.

She counted on her fingers, lowering her requirements one by one, and said earnestly:

"Then I won't take the clothes and toys, I'll just look around."

"I only smell the delicious food, and I glance at the scenery before leaving."

"I'll just sleep in the clouds at night, so it won't bother anyone."

Yes, they've accepted you.

Sato Yuno let out a small cheer and asked expectantly:

"really?"

But you need to reassure humanity that your power is far too dangerous for civilization as a whole. They will impose conditions on you and try every means to restrict your powers in exchange for your desire to avoid war and your other small dreams.

The little girl hesitated for a while. If she didn't have the power, it would be difficult for her to sleep in the clouds in the future. Moreover, she wasn't used to walking. If she couldn't float and move, she would definitely look like a fool when she walked.

She didn't want that.

But compared to good food, fun activities, and a peaceful sleeping environment, these things seem insignificant.

Walking is very simple!

So Sato Yuno waved her hand, and suddenly became happy, saying generously:

"Then just imprison them. Powers aren't fun anyway."

Then you'll be powerless to resist.

The girl asked in confusion:

"Why do I need to be able to beat others? Aren't I no longer a threat?"

"Humans won't bully me, I'm very obedient, and I don't eat much."

"If you give me fifty yuan a day, I can save a lot of money and go to the movies, drink milk tea, and eat cake on weekends."

As they talked, Sato Yuno realized that the amount of money seemed a bit insufficient, but she immediately said confidently:

"It's okay if it's not enough. I'm not greedy. I just need one thing."

【…】

You have lost your threat, but your value remains.

You are my apostle, you are my healer.

After deceiving you and confining your power, humans will be able to do anything to you without paying any price.

They will cut open your chest cavity, take your Herrscher core, and use it to deepen the accumulation of civilization.

They will dissect your body, study your blood and hair, but they won't kill you immediately, because you are the most precious sample. Humanity will use everything about you to try to understand the essence of the Herrscher.

Sato Yuno hugged her shoulders, looking timid and hesitant.

She said softly, her face full of disappointment:

"It sounds so painful, humans are so scary."

"Then I won't imprison their power."

That would mean war.

Sato Yuno pursed her lips and said:

"Being an apostle is so troublesome. Can't the gods choose someone else to be an apostle?"

You are special.

The little girl let out a cute whimper, sounding a bit aggrieved:

"I don't want to be a Herrscher, and I hate fighting."

Then go explore the mountains and rivers and do what you love.

Sato Yuno's eyes brightened slightly, and she asked excitedly:

"Isn't this considered being lazy?"

No. Destroying civilization is the goal. But I don't care about the process.

[As long as that outcome can be achieved, it doesn't matter whether it's using guerrilla warfare to wear down an entire civilization or using violence to destroy the whole world.]

Doing what you love can deepen the connection between power and your soul.

[If you continue, you will understand some of the nature of power, and then you will be able to do it with a snap of your fingers.]

Everything can end without war.

The girl said dejectedly:

"Wouldn't that still lead to the destruction of civilization?"

The destructive consciousness murmured:

At least you can escape a little longer, my apostle.

The ending is inevitable, so let's accept it with equanimity.

Sato Yuno cheered herself up, patted her cheeks, and encouraged herself:

"I'm going to do my best! Before these strange humans find me, I'm going to have some fun!"

The little girl gazed at the distant city below, remembering the divine instruction not to leave for the time being.

After Sato Yuno finished thinking about where she was going, a subtle and silent lightning bolt instantly enveloped her entire body.

The next second, the Third Herrscher had vanished without a trace.

Only the sea of ​​clouds, disturbed in place, undulated in layers, lingering for a long time.

……

……

After settling everyone in, Su Qing'an headed straight for the academy.

With the convenience of activating [Thousand Stars] alone, he successfully arrived at the academy in less than five minutes.

The boy knew perfectly well what he was going to face in this operation.

At the moment the Honkai erupted, the mall where they were located was only a few kilometers away from the academy. Within this range, Su Qing'an could clearly understand a reality.

The Honkai energy surged in that direction like a tidal wave, causing the concentration of residual Honkai energy in the vicinity to be far below the standard for a normal Honkai outbreak after a few seconds.

Based on Su Qing'an's past experience, this situation can only lead to one conclusion.

That is, Sato Yuno has already transformed into a pseudo-Herrscher.

Furthermore, it seems that due to the exceptionally brutal and terrifying collapse of the previous civilization, the flow of this Honkai energy was no less than that of Ji Xuanyuan, who was supported by Chi You's heart in battle, and was even more enormous.

However, Su Qing'an, who was only in the state of sword heart stillness at that time, could not find out exactly how much Honkai energy Sato Yuno had consumed in Changkong City. At the same time, when he arrived, the simulation of the other party was already nearing its end, so it was difficult to use it as a reference.

The ambiguous situation and the boy's lack of ability prevented him from extending his thinking to another, more difficult outcome.

However, the anomaly of this Honkai energy still made Su Qing'an realize that it would be very difficult to stop the Honkai consciousness before Sato Yuno became a simulation.

Even if rushing there immediately might have the power to stop the Honkai consciousness's plans, the presence of Fu Hua and Seele gave Su Qing'an realistic concerns.

Abandoning the two people beside you is an answer that is not an option.

So the boy simply chose to prioritize the safety of the two people around him and Carol and Shigure Kira, who had the best chance of being saved.

This is not a wrong choice.

However, the result of this choice was a reality that Su Qing'an had to accept.

After spending five minutes killing off all the Honkai Beasts near the shelter, he embarked on his journey.

Asking him why he went to save Sato Yuno is a pointless question.

Of course, the claim that one should do everything within one's power to help everyone is undoubtedly a lie.

The theory is simple: Sato Yuno is special to Su Qing'an.

She was the only girl he had ever personally redeemed, pulling her out of a dark future.

This statement may seem strange.

But this outcome allowed Su Qing'an to successfully find redemption.

In that city littered with corpses and dead soldiers, the boy who knew about this tragedy beforehand was unable to do anything in advance.

If you lack the ability, you should choose to live a life of compromise and survival; this is the most correct choice.