I found a belt in the Honkai Impact 3rd world.

"Idiot Kiana, move aside! You're blocking Bronya's way." A calm voice rang out from behind Kiana. "Oh dear, I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to, but Bronya, you're so small." After a slightly teasing laugh, Kiana moved two steps to the side, revealing Bronya behind her.

Bronya glanced at Kiana but ignored her.

“It’s alright with Mei, it’s just a few words anyway.” Bronya shook her head, still expressionless. “Mo Mo, Kevin Kaslana is a very strong enemy, you know that better than anyone else, but Bronya believes you won’t lose to him.” “Hey, hey, hey, you’ve finished my lines, what am I supposed to say?! Delete it, let me speak!” This time, Bronya ignored Kiana and continued, “After this battle is over, I…” “Stop! Stop! Don’t say any more!” Mo Mo quickly covered Bronya’s mouth, stopping her “chanting,” “Otherwise, I feel like I really might not be able to come back.” "°0505005--Bronya nodded, speaking indistinctly. "Mo Mo, after things are settled, we'll talk about our relationship with Mei... What do you think... You all feel uncomfortable if you don't give me a proper answer, right!" Mo Mo almost didn't react. "Hmph, since you've said that, you'd better come back alive." "Wait, didn't you say I just needed to hold off Kevin? Why does it sound like I have to fight him to the death?" Mo Mo frowned slightly. "Don't, this is making me panic." "What's there to panic about? Aren't we here for you...?" Kiana paused slightly, "To cheer you up?" Cheer me up, no way. "Mo Mo waved his hand, "Go back quickly, let me have some peace and quiet." Mo Mo.

"What's wrong now?" "Are you still worried?" Kiana's playful expression vanished, replaced by a serious one. "At this point, whether I'm worried or not, I have to go for it, right?" Mo Mo replied. "Just do my best, and that's it." "Then I'm relieved." Kiana also showed a relieved expression. At this moment, a tremor came from beneath their feet, revealing the warship's massive main cannon.

"Looks like there's no time to say more, Bronya, let's go." Kiana waved her hand and decisively turned to leave, determined not to let Mo Mo look down on her!

"..." Bronya glanced at Momo one last time before following Kiana. "Just a few flags and you're gone, honestly." Momo shook his head. He couldn't afford to lose. If he could achieve his objective, the battle would be half won.

So we can't lose. [Come on, System!] 1 [You only remember me when you need me anyway.] The system's voice revealed a hint of dissatisfaction. [But since you're under my protection, don't worry, I'll be here for you no matter what.] 1 The main gun's charging process was both long and short. The accumulated energy finally reached its critical point, guiding a surging beam of light towards the darkness ahead. The dazzling light and scorching temperature seemed to tear the night sky apart. The roar of the main gun signified the sounding of the bugle.

Taking a final deep breath, Mo Mo's figure disappeared from the bridge.

"Your Majesty." A man dressed in a black robe knelt respectfully on one knee. Before him was a high jade throne, and strange noises emanated from behind a gray mask.

Kevin, seated on the jade throne, opened his tightly closed eyes, gripping a dull greatsword in his hand. His expression was indifferent, as if the report from his subordinates was nothing more than a trivial matter to him.

"The enemy's attack was sudden, making it impossible to organize a targeted counterattack. Jackal and Raven are directing the response," Gray Serpent continued, "but the disparity in strength is too great; at this speed, the defensive line will soon collapse." "I understand. You may leave." What does Your Excellency mean?

“Understood.” Without the slightest hesitation, the gray serpent rose and left the once-cold hall. As the gray serpent departed and the giant gate closed, the hall returned to a deathly silence. But Kevin had no intention of keeping his eyes fixed any longer. A sudden gust of wind arose above his head.

He swiftly raised his hand, blocking the downward kick aimed straight for vital points. A muffled thud echoed throughout the entire hall.

Kevin forcefully raised his hand, and a figure spun several times in the air before nimbly landing on the ground. Kevin, too, stood up from his throne. "Failed? I guess I'm really bad at sneak attacks." The newcomer clapped his hands, seemingly unconcerned about his failure. In fact, if it were that easy to succeed, it would be far too childish. "You are the Law of the Void of this era..." Kevin quickly shook his head, denying his first reaction. "No, is it Mo Mo?" In every sense, his reaction was quick. "Mo Mo shook his hand and replied. "So, did you plan this attack?" Kevin asked. "I just revealed the location here and, incidentally, came to fight you again." The seemingly calm conversation was anything but lighthearted for Mo Mo; this was an opponent he would have to deal with with all his might. “The location here shouldn’t be revealed, so your father told you, right?” Kevin said firmly. “That’s right.” Mo Mo didn’t intend to hide it either. “But you still seem indifferent. Your group of weak and incompetent subordinates are already collapsing one after another, aren’t they? Why can you still laugh?” Faced with one-sided defeat, Kevin showed no tension whatsoever. The faint smile on his face seemed particularly jarring to Mo Mo. “Your father was trying to maintain a balance between the parties. Before that, he was always my ally. Was it because we had a close relationship? Of course not. It was just that at that time we couldn’t do whatever we wanted.” Kevin said, “Since he has now chosen to switch sides, then in his view, the balance is now…”

It's already tilting in our favor, so why can't I laugh?

The source of this confidence remained unknown. Was it his unparalleled power? Or something else entirely? "Mo Mo, you're facing me alone to limit my influence, aren't you?" "That's right." Mo Mo pulled out a long-forgotten card. "I'll see if you can still laugh after you're utterly defeated! Let's try it then. The final victor will only be decided at the very end of the battle." Kevin slowly raised his greatsword, a red light emanating from its dull blade.

No, that was flames. The raging flames nearly engulfed the entire greatsword, instantly filling the entire hall with scorching heat. Feeling the oncoming heatwave, Mo Mo inserted the card into the driver. It was another violation—a real battle.

"Kamen Ride"

The "Ultimate Form" black and gold armor shielded him from the dangerous, scorching aura. He raised his fist, facing the exploding flames head-on. An indescribable battle had begun.

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108. Kevin's "Defeat"

"Hahahaha, cry out! Howl! And then die!" Unbridled, arrogant laughter echoed across the night sky, standing out even amidst the various booming sounds. The Herrscher of the Void, freed from her shackles, unleashed a torrent of destructive energy, as if tearing the night sky apart. The Queen's Judgment rained down from the spatial rift, turning everything it touched into ruins. "This is the time of judgment!" Roar!

A dragon's roar echoed through the heavens, accompanying the queen's declaration and adding to its imposing presence. A colossal silver dragon soared above the sky, displaying its power as a top-tier horned beast, equally determined to prove itself. Heavenly fire, ice, and thunder rained down from the heavens, like divine punishment. "Ha ha ha ha!"

The tactical mechs and assassins hastily dispatched by World Serpent were like an anthill before a vast ocean in the face of such an onslaught, completely unable to retaliate and could only passively endure the unfortunate disaster. Ah... Kiana stood in a safe area, scratching her head in slight distress, with Mei and Bronya, who had entered Herrscher mode, standing beside her.

Behind them lay a scene of devastation, cleaned up but utterly insignificant compared to the destruction caused by Sirin and Benares. "It seems like we're completely unnecessary... I wanted to show off my skills, but I found I had no chance to act, which is quite frustrating." "Bronya, your outfit looks really good on you." Kiana, momentarily at a loss, turned her attention to Bronya. "Is this what the Herrscher of Reason looks like? Momo would definitely love it." "Bronya does seem to have a good relationship with Momo." Mei smiled slightly, not thinking too much about it. "Making new friends is a very happy thing." "Exactly, and that motorcycle too..." Bronya frowned, glaring fiercely at Kiana, seemingly annoyed by something. "Alright, alright, this isn't the time for this." Mei quickly interrupted, sensing the situation was turning sour. "Since Miss Sirin and Miss Benares have taken on most of the fighting, let's conserve our energy and head deeper into the base to support Momo. I wonder how he is doing..." Although they hadn't known each other long, the kind-hearted Mei was genuinely worried about Momo. "There's nothing to worry about, as long as we get there quickly to help him," Kiana replied. "Let's go, we can't keep him waiting too long!" After regrouping, the three starter teams set off deeper into the base. Meanwhile, on the warship, Welt looked at the images on the screen, his face serious. Although the situation seemed very favorable, they couldn't relax for a moment until true victory arrived. "Lord Alliance Leader, do you think we need to remind Miss Sirin?" Einstein said, standing beside him. "Such unrestrained waste is unacceptable. Although it is indeed effective, it may affect the upcoming battles. Moreover... This situation really makes one recall some unpleasant memories." "She is now our reliable ally, so don't worry, Einstein," Walter said, shaking his head. It seems that the previous tricks were more effective than expected. "You mean the provocations we made against her before?" "Her own strength has been questioned, so she urgently needs to prove herself." Walter pushed up his glasses, revealing a knowing smile. "After all, she's just a child."

Einstein sighed and shook his head. The poor Herrscher was being manipulated without even realizing it. "Alright, focus now. The external resistance has been completely defeated; the real battle is about to begin." Everything was proceeding as expected so far. Welt said, seemingly to himself.

"Grey Serpent! What are you waiting for! I can't hold on any longer!" A furious shout came through the communication channel. "The Second Herrscher! That damned Second Herrscher! Why her again?!" "It's the same on my end, the defenses can't hold either." Another voice squeezed into the communication channel, "Grey Serpent, what exactly is the Lord's plan? Aren't you going to tell me now?"

"You've done well." Gray Serpent's voice remained unhurried and monotone. "Now I will convey the Lord's will." "What?" Jackal and Raven simultaneously doubted their ears. "The Lord wants us to give up resistance?" Raven asked incredulously. "Gray Serpent, are you insane? Give up resistance? Do you mean we can just let them continue to destroy and advance? Don't you understand what this means?" "The Lord knows perfectly well what it means." Gray Serpent continued, "This is the Lord's will."

"Your mission is accomplished. Retreat on your own. I have conveyed the Lord's orders." After uttering the last word, Gray Serpent cut off the communication, looked up at the night sky, and saw a silver dragon passing overhead. "Roar—"

The dragon paid no attention to the gray snake on the ground, merely writhing about as if it were a routine task, while a bolt of lightning struck down from the sky, landing squarely on him. "Boom!"

After a loud bang, the gray snake's figure swayed and crashed to the ground.

Flames spread. The once ancient and secluded hall was now gone, replaced by a shocking ruin. The flames leaped, the air seemed to boil. The two together rekindled the heat of this land, dormant for fifty thousand years. However, this heat had gone too far. "Indeed, so strong." Taking advantage of the brief separation, Mo Mo sighed, "I suppose you deserve to be called the strongest fusion warrior of the last era? The strongest human, that's you." "You're not bad either." Kevin, wielding his greatsword, swung it backhand, and the lively flames, as if possessed by life, lunged at Mo Mo with menacing ferocity. "Tsk."

With a swift movement of his fists, he extinguished the oncoming flames, but another, even more intensely hot flame suddenly approached—a thick flame, like a giant dragon, engulfed Mo Mo completely, transforming into an impenetrable cage of flames that trapped him inside, scorching him mercilessly. Kevin waited, waiting to see how Mo Mo would break free from this confinement.

A deep, muffled dragon's roar echoed from the intense heat that seemed to distort even space itself.

The crimson dragon broke free of its tethers, the deadly flames now appearing as harmless as its adornments. Mo Mo stood atop it. Extinguishing the flames, Mo Mo stood atop the dragon's head, looking down at Kevin on the ground. "To be honest, I'm also a dragon knight." Kevin's frosty face revealed a hint of a smile. "Still handling things with ease? Looks like you're still a long way from giving it your all."

"Likewise," Mo Mo replied. "Are you planning to give me a sauna in this temperature? Aside from making me sweat a little, I don't feel anything serious. Do you want to fight me at full power?"

“Yes, that’s right, it was to be expected.” Kevin readily admitted, “My men are far inferior in strength to your companions.”

"Then why are you still so relaxed?" Mo Mo asked bluntly. "We're not here to play house." Kevin gave a cryptic smile. Mo Mo, be careful. I feel something's not right. [I know, it won't be resolved so easily.] Surrounded by flames, Kevin raised the Key of Destruction and casually swung it. The boiling sea of ​​fire was instantly extinguished, leaving only the traces of burning and residual high temperature.

"???" Mo Mo frowned.

What does this mean? Surrender? Absolutely not! Kevin's unusual behavior reignited the unease in Mo Mo's heart. "Mo Mo!" A worried shout came from afar. Before long, everyone involved in the battle arrived at the scene. The red dragon carried Mo Mo to the front of the crowd, put him down, and then gradually disappeared. Reinforcements had arrived, but Mo Mo's unease did not ease in the slightest. There was no need for further pleasantries; judging from Mo Mo's current state and the mess at the scene, everyone could deduce what kind of battle had just taken place. "Kevin Kaslana," Mo Mo shouted, "Just give up, you have no chance!" "No chance... that's true." The greatsword in Kevin's hand gradually dimmed, his gaze sweeping across each person's face, "Just one Herrscher, and other strong humans, with such a lineup, I probably have no chance of winning now."

Mo Mo's doubts deepened. He had thought that with the obsession that had lasted for tens of thousands of years, Kevin would fight to the death no matter what, but at this moment he couldn't sense any fighting spirit from Kevin, as if he had truly given up. Why was that? "It seems everyone has arrived." Kevin smiled slightly, planting his completely dimmed greatsword into the ground beside him. "Then there's no need to hide it anymore."

What exactly are you trying to say?

Kevin released his grip on the sword hilt and said, "I have something to say, and I hope you will all listen carefully." After a brief pause, Kevin slowly began to speak.

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108. The vision of a new world, Be The One.

The billowing smoke from the series of explosions shattered the long-standing tranquility of the region.

[They've escaped...] Kiana listened to the sounds of the mechs moving around outside, muttering to herself, her right hand still gripping her left.

We must leave headquarters immediately and get to that place to tell Mo Mo everything.

Kiana gritted her teeth and rushed out from the other side of the corner.

Kiana was still unwilling to turn a blind eye to this.

Kiana cautiously unfastened the mechs that had been patrolling the area, but the more relaxed the defenses became, the more her heart sank.

However, we are already close to our destination from point 2. (The following appears to be unrelated and possibly machine-translated gibberish: "Same country, h painting 8, Ding Song RX, Yuan Ye JMEB.")

"Leaving without saying goodbye is not a good habit, especially when it involves such rudeness in damaging so many public facilities." This is the last thing you want to hear at this moment.

"Such simple common sense, I shouldn't need to remind you, Hela... Never mind, for now I'll still call you Kiana." Kaslana [Oh no.] Kiana's heart sank to the bottom. Archbishop Otto of Schicksal always had an air of complete control, including now, as if Kiana's every move was predetermined by him.

"Open!" Kiana had no choice but to bite the bullet and make her request. Now that the pretense was completely over, there was no need to pretend anymore. "I'm sorry, no." Otto shook his head, his face still bearing a warm, gentle smile. "Where are you in such a hurry to go? Are you rushing back to that person's side?"

"Don't struggle anymore," I said, "Get out of the way!" Kiana remained unmoved, reiterating her demand. "I'm sorry, I can't let you have your way. You're the most crucial part of the plan, the key to unlocking a new world. How can I not hold you firmly in my grasp?" Otto naturally showed no intention of compromising. "But now there's no one else who can do it for me, so I have to do it myself, which is quite a long time coming. It's really tough; fighting isn't my forte." *Bang bang*

Kiana didn't waste any more words. She simply drew her gun and pulled the trigger at Otto, but unsurprisingly, it was completely useless. "Heh heh, still haven't given up..."

A violent explosion rang out between Kiana and Otto, followed by a cloud of familiar dust that had appeared several times before, serving as cover. Using her current maximum speed, Kiana charged forward recklessly. "In this demonic battle, it's better to fight to the death." *Cough* Stumbling, Kiana's speed slowed. The overwhelming pressure from all parts of her body, sending signals to her brain, suppressed any possibility of normal action. The series of escapes and battles just now had completely drained her energy.

The hope of completely escaping the Destiny Headquarters was right before her eyes, seemingly only a hair's breadth away, within reach. [I must get to Mo Mo's side quickly and tell her the truth, it's not too late...] Dragging her increasingly heavy body through the smoke, Kiana gritted her teeth. [Mo Mo needs me now... He needs me...] Her vision began to blur, and even the pain throughout her body couldn't bring any clarity to her increasingly dulled mind. [No, stop!] Everything went black, and her exhausted, wounded body swayed and collapsed on the path ahead. "Okay..." Only after the smoke cleared did Otto's voice ring out. He remained standing still, shaking his head as he watched the figure lying on the ground, reaching out her hand.

Otto snapped his fingers, and the approaching mechs, sensing the commotion, lifted the motionless Kiana. "Resent fate, resent my cold-heartedness, if you can still do it," Otto murmured to himself. "But I probably can't anymore."

You are no longer yourself. Farewell, Kiana Kaslana. "For the greater good, let us sacrifice ourselves."

To utterly crush you, I'll contribute my meager seven percent, but it seems unnecessary. Yet you say you have something to say? "You are the leader of the higher entropy alliance, the most authoritative person in the anti-entropy, so you should be present for what I'm about to say."

"I hope that you, whether you are Anti-Entropy, a traitor to Destiny, or a visitor from another world, will join our ranks."

It's just a smokescreen. Success or failure is completely irrelevant. "Kevin continued, "To gain your support, I will lay everything bare as you wish. First, I want to ask a question: How much do you know about parallel worlds?" Parallel Otherworlds 7

Bringing up this topic at this moment seemed particularly out of place, and everyone exchanged bewildered glances. "Since you want to talk about this, then let the professionals discuss it with you," Walter said, raising his hand to reveal a device resembling a wristwatch.

"I heard your conversation, Kevin Kaslana. What are you trying to say by mentioning the concept of 'parallel worlds'?" "Dr. Einstein, a sage of this era, you should know very well that besides our world, there are countless parallel worlds." Kevin said slowly, seemingly to ensure everyone understood his meaning. "Each parallel world is independent of the others, unable to observe or influence each other, like two parallel lines that can never intersect. They are very similar, yet filled with all sorts of differences." Up to this point, everyone understood without any difficulty. "So what?" "I think Dr. Einstein, you should also have considered whether, among the countless parallel universes, there exists a world that was never corrupted from the beginning." Hearing this, Mo Mo's heart suddenly skipped a beat, as if he had foreseen something. "So, I can give you a definite answer now: worlds without corruption do exist." This isn't surprising, but I still have the same question: so what? Einstein's tone remained completely calm. "Parallel worlds cannot interfere with each other. Whether other worlds have corruption or not is irrelevant to us. Rather than searching for a world that never had corruption in the first place, it's more helpful to find a world that successfully defeated corruption." "Normally, that's true, but—" Kevin suddenly changed the subject. What would happen if a parallel world without corruption could be merged with this one? These seemingly unbelievable words came from Kevin's mouth, and the entire room fell silent instantly... "You know this very well, Mo Mo." Kevin turned his gaze to Mo Mo. "You should know the weight behind these seemingly unrealistic words."

Mo Mo didn't answer, but his expression was enough to prove it. "That's right, the two worlds will cease to exist, and a brand new world will be born." This is impossible. Einstein refuted this without hesitation, "Regardless of how to find that parallel world without horns, or how to connect and merge the two worlds, even if those two conditions were met, the only consequence of the collision would be utter destruction."

"e. Not only us, but the entire other world will be destroyed. This is utter self-destruction." "What if there were enough powerful energy as a buffer?" Kevin countered. "Suppose the two worlds actually collide, the energy generated would far exceed what we can currently control with the Eye of Extinction, even the power of a few Herrschers would be far..."

"No, that's a weight our current level of civilization can't bear." Einstein frowned. "And where will this sufficiently powerful energy come from?"

"Human civilization at its current level is indeed far from sufficient; even the power of multiple Herrschers is insufficient to compensate for its shortcomings. However, if we were to establish ourselves on this planet..."

"Ordinary Herrschers cannot meet the requirements, but if it is the Herrscher of the End, the messenger of destruction who descends upon civilization on the day of its end, her power will certainly be enough to buffer the immense energy caused by the collision of two worlds." Kevin Kengming spoke these astonishing words with force, "You do not understand the End."

"What a crazy idea," Einstein exclaimed. "So you mean you want us to help you bring about the birth of the Herrscher of the End?"

"No, perhaps you don't believe it, but the Herrscher of the End has already been discovered." Another thunderous roar followed. "Moreover, it's already on its way to awakening. Furthermore, that parallel world without any horns has also been successfully observed and is moving towards this world as well. The birth of a new world is already..."

When Kevin mentioned his lifelong dream, a hint of fervor appeared in his voice.

Now, it seems that the dream is only one step away from becoming a reality.

"Hmph." Kevin didn't seem to care, took something out of his pocket, and tossed it to Walter.

It was a small object; under the clear cover was a bright red button.

That was something I, too, was utterly powerless against, completely crushed. "It's the start button," Kevin said calmly. "The destruction originating from within is a force that, combined with the forces of nature, leaves us utterly helpless."

It's unbelievable how so casually one surrenders their life. "You just so readily entrust your life to us?"

"My life is of no importance as long as I can achieve my long-cherished wish." Kevin remained unmoved. "My heart and actions are as clear as a mirror; everything I do is just!"

“Of course, if you still refuse to believe me, I don’t care if you deprive me of my freedom.” Kevin raised his hands. “But I have to remind you… we don’t have much time left.” “What?”

Before Instein could finish his question, another panicked voice came from the other end of the screen. "Wotou, something's happened! We're surrounded! It's the Schicksal fleet! The numbers... How is this possible?! Schicksal has deployed all its warships!"

"Don't panic, they are our 'comrades,' provided you're willing to join us." Kevin smiled slightly. "Unbelievable, isn't it? Fate and the World Serpent have long been on the same side. By the way, the Herrscher of the End is now in Schicksal's hands, and I think they've already begun to catalyze her arrival." "It was all planned from the beginning." Einstein's expression was grave. The expressions of the others weren't much better. The situation had undergone a dramatic reversal in an instant. "You have no choice." Kevin didn't care at all that his life was currently in Welt's hands. "Either wait for the world to reach its end and civilization to rebuild, or assist us in opening the door to a new world. I don't need anything, just that you let the plan proceed."

There was a long silence, then finally Einstein spoke.

"What is the success rate?" Hearing this question, which implied compromise, Kevin smiled. "As long as there are no external factors interfering, I am fully confident that I can perfectly achieve my long-cherished wish."

"Alliance Leader, the rest is up to you." Einstein's phantom vanished. Walter gripped the starter in his hand, his face sinking. "Then give me an answer: will you perish with this world, or will you ascend the ladder to a new world?" Kevin asked, opening his hand.

I..

A ripple appeared on the still water. "I thought you would be my biggest supporter, Mo Mo." Despite this, Kevin's face showed no surprise. "Because you are..."

"Yes, I know very well that if things continue like this, a new world, though corrupted, will not exist. Surely it will be born as you say... But..." Mo Mo took a step forward, questioning the leader, "That's why I can't agree with you. After the new world is born, will the traces of this world's decay be completely erased? What about all the memories related to the corruption?" "Memories related to corruption are only painful; being able to forget them is precisely a kind of liberation and happiness," Kevin replied without backing down. "The new world..."

"Are you worried about the Herrscher of the Void? That's an enemy to which we humans can never reconcile. What does it matter if such an existence disappears completely?" "This is infuriating." Even a deep breath couldn't calm Mo Mo's emotions. "I will never agree with your actions!" "Then will you stop me? Will you fight me?" Kevin countered.

"Even if the world were to be destroyed, it wouldn't matter?"

"At least I can give them a real and bright future, and all it takes is the sacrifice of one Herrscher of the End." Kevin remained completely unmoved.

"As expected, words alone are not enough; Mo Mo no longer intends to stop at language."

"Want to fight? Look back at your companions first, Momo, see what they're thinking," Kevin suddenly said.

"Do you understand, Mo Mo? You're the only one who's indignant about this," Kevin continued to rebuke. "Ultimately, you're just an outsider. How could you possibly understand how, for us, completely escaping the ravages of Yonghai is such a difficult thing? You've never been able to truly integrate into this world. I advise you to consider yourself a passerby and stop talking now."

Mo Mo took a step back, his clenched fists trembling uncontrollably. [Mo Mo]

She took a step forward, about to speak, but another voice echoed in her mind first. [Kiana, take Momo away from here.] [Bronya?] Kiana paused slightly, turning her head to meet Bronya's gaze. [Staying here now offers no chance of victory. I'm worried Momo will be further affected. Kevin isn't planning to act yet, so we must take Momo away first and plan accordingly. We can't let hope die here.] [What about the others?] [The others won't leave.] Bronya's eyes dimmed slightly. [Everyone must make a choice. Even if that choice is painful, I think only the Herrscher of the Void and the Horned Beast are willing to stand by Momo's side.] [And you?] [I can't leave.] Not that I won't, but I can't... I understand.] Kiana's heart sank to the bottom. But now was not the time to give up. "Even so, I must..."

Kiana and Sirin shouted simultaneously, exchanged a glance, and then rushed forward to grab Momo, who was about to continue fighting, dragging him into the spatial rift that had opened. The two of them, along with Benares who had reacted, jumped in and vanished instantly, their movements so swift that no one had time to react. "As expected..." Kevin sighed, then looked at the crowd whose expressions were either complex or somber, and said, "I'm glad that you are all willing to stand with me..."

Kevin was met with a perfectly natural silence.

Pain is natural. Grief is natural. Concern is natural. Pity is natural.