Let the Bizarre Adventure of the Joestars begin.

"If you have nowhere else to go, then stay here." The shrine maiden looked at Kiana, who had said those words, and seemed to be thinking about something.

He stood up and looked down at Kiana.

"My name is Yae Sakura, what's yours?"

Looking at that cherry blossom-colored shrine maiden, Kiana understood for the first time what the poem "The beauties of the six palaces pale in comparison" meant. (Actually, there were many more at home, but given Kiana's daily state, let's just leave it at that...)

"Kiana, Kiana Kaslana Joestar." After thinking for a while, Kiana finally decided to say her name.

Unlike the previous Kiana K. Joestar, this is her full name, Kiana Kaslana Joestar.

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Honkai Impact 3rd: Chapter 21 - An Enemy Beyond Specs?

There was a crack in the box. Although Kiana couldn't identify what the box was made of, she considered the residual Honkai energy on it.

Kiana can say with certainty that there is an 80% chance that this thing is Soul Steel, and the remaining 20% ​​is just a fictional material here. So, strictly speaking, it would be more accurate to describe it as something indescribable... right?

"However, the extra cracks on this box mean..." Kiana brought the box closer to her eyes so she could examine the black box more closely.

However, rather than a box, this thing in my hand is more like a chest with no way to open it.

After all, apart from the crack, the entire box was a single piece, and with the technology of this era, this so-called box seemed like something that could not possibly be manufactured.

'The thing inside has escaped.' Kiana was certain of this, but she couldn't be sure what it was. Although she was certain it was related to Honkai energy, there were many things related to Honkai, such as Honkai Beasts, assassins, and Valkyries.

For example, the healer.

"Looks like I might not be able to sleep later." A certain habit instilled in Kiana by her mother prompted her to get up and go out to do something.

Kiana needed to go out and gather intelligence. The reason was simple: she was unsure of what she would eventually face. If it were Honkai Beasts, zombies, or Valkyries, Kiana could handle them easily with Jeanne's training.

However, Kiana is worried about what would happen if that was a Herrscher, which is why Kiana is only going out now, and that's why Kiana is going out to gather information.

After gathering intelligence, Kiana still didn't have a good way to deal with the Herrschers, but she was no longer as powerless as she was now.

After all, gathering intelligence means that one can develop many targeted combat strategies.

'Although I feel really bad for Yae Sakura-san, I still have to go out.' With that thought, Kiana changed her clothes and slipped out under the cover of night.

Kiana hadn't gone far when she gathered some incredible information.

A woman was tied to a tree, and in front of her stood a person wearing a fox mask.

Although Kiana knows that the people of the Far East are extremely thirsty, it doesn't mean they have to do something like this now, especially outdoor bondage play. It's truly a sign of the world going to the dogs.

Of course, this thought only lasted until Kiana saw the person wearing the fox mask instantly kill a brown bear.

However, in reality, Kiana could also kill the brown bear in one hit, but what's truly surprising is always the last thing that happens – the actions of the person wearing the fox mask.

The person in the fox mask placed a small piece of crystal with a hint of purplish-red on the head of the brown bear.

After that, the dead brown bear's fingers began to show signs of movement again.

As Kiana watched the brown bear's corpse change shape, she felt as if she were seeing something that shouldn't be seen by the censors.

'That's... Honkai Crystal?'

"Don't be afraid..."

"because…"

"Your life is about to end," the man wearing the fox mask said to the woman tied to the tree.

'Humanoid, and definitely can talk, which means we can at least rule out it being a Honkai Beast or a suicide soldier. So, could it be a Valkyrie or a Herrscher?' Kiana speculated, looking at the person wearing the fox mask. But there wasn't much time left for Kiana to guess further.

Although it wouldn't matter if that woman died right here, Kiana, having received years of instruction from Miss Jeanne, naturally wouldn't let that person die in front of her.

"Bang!!!" Kiana fired, using the Fairy Bow on her body as a pistol. Although, like the wound on her hand, she didn't know where it came from, she didn't need to find out. She just needed to make sure it could fire.

"boom!!!"

Two shots were fired in quick succession. One shot hit the head of the brown bear that had turned into a Honkai Beast precisely, and the other shot shattered a corner of the mask of the person wearing a fox mask.

"Oh dear, a wounded woman, how arrogant. Too bad, I can't kill you yet." The person whose mask was partially shattered said as if he had some concerns, and gradually retreated.

It was as if they wanted to run away.

"Go if you want to leave. Your main target isn't you right now." Staring at the spot where the mask had shattered, Kiana noticed something, but she wasn't sure.

After that, the person wearing the fox mask ran away without hesitation.

Kiana quickly dealt with the Honkai Beast and then let the woman leave. It wasn't that she didn't want to protect the woman, but Kiana was certain that her bullets would hit the person wearing the fox mask, and that way, perhaps something would be left behind.

With this in mind, Kiana did not protect the woman, but let her go back alone.

Upon examining the spot where the person wearing the fox mask was standing, Kiana discovered something extraordinary.

It was a broken hair, not a very long one.

Seeing Kiana's severed hair confirmed it: something incredibly unbelievable had happened.

'No, no, what if it was her father's generation? What if it was her father's generation?' With that thought in mind, Kiana tucked the severed hair into her coat pocket.

Although she already had the answer in her heart, Kiana still couldn't believe her judgment.

'Right now, I should go back first. It would be a problem if Yae Sakura found out.' Kiana reminded herself of this in order to distract herself from the broken hair.

However, Kiana is now prepared, mentally prepared for something she believes she could never do well.

Because if it really is that person, Kiana has to force herself to take action; at the very least, she can't let that person die while being corrupted by Honkai.

With that thought in mind, Kiana walked back towards the shrine.

When Kiana saw the shrine again, she found it completely dark, confirming that Yae Sakura had not been awakened.

Once Kiana confirmed that Yae Sakura hadn't woken up yet, she quickly ran back to her room and fell asleep, only to be awakened by Yae Sakura the next day.

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Actually, the chapter title is a reference to the Kamen Rider EX-AID series.

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Honkai Stone Gate: Chapter 22 - Demon Witch Yae Sakura

When Kiana woke up the next morning, she said she had nothing to do, at least for the time right after she woke up, while Yae Sakura was not at the shrine.

However, it wasn't entirely idle. At least, just a few minutes after Kiana had this thought, she heard hurried footsteps.

As soon as Yae Sakura entered, she took the knife that was placed on the table.

"What's wrong?" Kiana asked, watching Yae Sakura's actions.

Kiana doesn't know what Yae Sakura is up to right now. At least, Kiana is certain that the Honkai Beast that appeared last night that allowed Yae Sakura to draw her blade is dead.

'So, what is it now? It seems I'll have to go and see for myself later.' Kiana watched Yae Sakura examining the blade and decided what she needed to do next.

"It's nothing, your injury hasn't healed yet, you should rest." Hearing Kiana's words, Yae Sakura turned her head to look at Kiana, her gaze focusing slightly, but only for a few seconds before she gave Kiana a perfunctory answer to her question.

"Are you sure?" Kiana asked, her voice filled with concern, but also with a desire to see Yae Sakura's face.

Hidden under the covers, Kiana held the broken hair she had collected the night before, wanting to see Yae Sakura's face to confirm her suspicions.

"Yes, Kiana, you just need to rest well." Yae Sakura finally turned to look at Kiana and said this.

But just now, when Kiana saw Yae Sakura's face, she realized something—something Kiana least wanted to see.

Yae Sakura had a slight bluish-purple tinge on the right side of her forehead, probably from being hit by something.

Kiana knew very well that those marks couldn't have appeared from a mere collision, so she wanted to ask and make a final confirmation.

However, before Kiana could even ask her question, Yae Sakura left.

"Eight..." Kiana watched Yae Sakura's departing figure, her words abruptly cut off.

"Sigh, how am I supposed to face you, Yae Sakura?" Kiana said, looking at the empty doorway, but still got up and changed her clothes.

"But I can't not go." Kiana said, picking up the fairy bow she had used the night before.

"It's time to leave. Judging from her condition, something must have happened to her."

Just as Kiana predicted, Yae Sakura did indeed encounter trouble when facing an unusually large brown bear.

Yae Sakura's weapon shattered.

The danger brought about by the shattering of weapons is unimaginable, but Kiana, who had just arrived, looked at Yae Sakura in danger.

"Oh dear, didn't I take care of that brown bear last night? How could this be?" Kiana examined the wound on the brown bear's head and was certain that it was the same brown bear from last night.

'Could it be that this is just a memory space, so what I do can't really affect how things change?'

'No, that's not right. The wound from last night is still there. So, does that mean the bigger issues will heal, but the smaller ones won't?'

Kiana pondered, but she had no time to think anymore, because Yae Sakura was in danger.