A journey of Shadowverse and Honkai Impact 3rd

However, the girl was destined to not find any trace of Sera and the others, because when she returned, Sera had already run away for several days.

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"So, what is this huge moving piece of dirt?"

In the spiritual realm, Xilin looked at the mud and dust giant frolicking on the prairie, her eyes full of confusion and surprise.

Suddenly, the child she had been looking forward to brought back a strange creature for unknown reasons. It was neither a Honkai beast nor a human. Xilin even suspected that this thing might not be a species native to the earth.

"Ah, this... Xilin... well, maybe, you can call it Mr. Orange. It's a good friend I brought back from my travels. We agreed to travel together in the future."

"Really? This guy doesn't look friendly at all."

Holding her small chest and being wary of the mud and dust giant that was having fun, Xilin was quite resistant to this creature that invaded the public space between her and Sera.

"Uh, how about you come travel with us next time, Xilin? Once you get to know him better, you'll know what a great colossus Mr. Orange is."

"Ok?"

When Xilin heard something interesting, she put aside her prejudice, but she still wanted to show her authority.

"Really? I hope it's the same as what you said, Sera. You know, it's very dangerous for a girl like you to be out there."

"By the way, what preparations should I make to 'travel' with you guys?"

Seeing that Xilin had become much more enthusiastic, Sera thought that the matter could be dealt with. However, if other consciousnesses were brought in in the future, it might not be so easy to fool them.

A clay doll that was ignored because it was too small was lazily nestling on the tender green grass. There were three soft lines on its face, forming a smiling face that was cozy and comfortable enough.

(This deck exploration is over. Thanks to the main battler Sera, most of the cards have been disassembled...)

18. Seek medical treatment

A new year, a new beginning. In this reality that is both cold and hot, where will my future lie?

The lingering pain is like a heavy shackle, imprisoning the free soul on the lonely and helpless ground. When will the soul bound by gravity be free from suffering, and how will it find its own happiness? Whenever Sera is bored, she always thinks about these questions.

Ah, I shouldn't say I'm bored. It's just that in the lazy moments when I can't concentrate, my scattered thoughts will always find meaningful or meaningless things to think about in the random divergence. Otherwise, I will always be led by the nose by the pain, and sooner or later I will become a mentally and physically useless person.

"Good morning, Father."

The amiable clergymen came with a new look for the New Year. Their newly bought clothes looked clean and tidy. Although they were cotton-padded jackets, they did not make them look fat. Their capable and unrestrained temperament emerged naturally.

"Good morning, little Sera. You look much better now."

Pulling over a chair in the room, the priest who served as the girl's guardian and was also her attending physician, first looked at the IV drip on the bedside shelf, then carefully looked at Sera's pale skin, and then spoke with relief, his optimistic mood seemed to be able to infect others.

"It gives people a better feeling, but for me personally, I still feel the same as before..."

Whether the complexion is good or not, whether the body is healthy or not, Sera knows it very clearly through mana. No matter what, a body that is hanging on to life purely by trials can never be called "good".

"Hey, how can you say that? When it comes to recuperation, the most important thing is to maintain a healthy spirit. Like little Serra, you're doing very well now..."

The priest's voice was gentle and clear, and frankly, very approachable. Even without considering the content of his words, his voice alone was enough to make people feel a spiritual power.

"As long as you maintain an optimistic attitude, so-called illness is actually not scary. You are not alone in this world, child."

The girl's head moved, and her eyes were shining with the same frosty light as the snow outside the window. Perhaps a little quieter, but bright enough.

"Thank you for your concern, Father. Don't worry, even if it's just for myself, I will definitely overcome the pain."

Sera's voice was flat because she didn't put much effort into changing the tone, but the icy determination contained in it was enough to express her emotions.

"By the way, this time, Mr. Priest should not only tell me these things."

Although this sharp-minded girl is plagued by illness, her insight into the outside world is surprisingly strong, especially when it comes to things like human emotions, which she pays more attention to.

"I can't hide it from you, so let me tell you. According to my conditions, although I can apply for better medicine, your condition should be treated in a more professional hospital. You will recover faster and be able to walk like a normal girl sooner..."

"So, I'd like to ask for your opinion. Would you be willing to go to a larger city for treatment? Of course, the cost is not a problem. I'll pay it back later if I can. Don't worry, Sera."

After saying this, the priest fell silent. His eyes, which did not show any coldness, were a rare dark blue, like a calm sea, silent and gentle.

At least, Sera felt that Father Capton in front of him should have a pure kind heart and no malice in it.

"Thanks, but this is fine."

Sera said a few words of thanks and rejected the kindness. She breathed slightly and sighed softly, showing obvious emotions.

"It's not that I don't want to accept your kindness, but I'm not considered a healthy person in the eyes of others right now."

"If you are not a human, then what are you?"

The priest asked gently, and his tone of questioning was more like questioning the group of indifferent people who treated the girl as an object than asking the girl.

“Important experimental resource.”

Sera spoke in a slightly cold tone, but the words that came out of her warm lips were filled with intense coldness and hurtful cruelty.

"..."

Capton carefully examined the girl again. Her frail body, wrapped in bandages, was struggling to even hold up a thin hospital gown. How could anyone have the heart to harm a child like this?!

Kind people are always willing to believe in precious kindness, because they bathe in the sunshine from high above, and there is their own sun in their hearts. Before witnessing the deep darkness, they really can't imagine that the gray and black human heart can grow into such different shapes.

"I see."

Father Capeton sighed, and got the answer to his question. However, after a moment of depression, he put on a smile that was completely different from his depression.

"But, little Sera, I actually have a gift for you this time!"

Without waiting for Sera to ask in confusion, the priest walked out of the door with steady steps, and pushed a brand new gift to the girl's bed. The silver metallic luster and the comfortable azure cushion together made the wheelchair look clean.

The small design and fine materials make it undoubtedly a customized version for special people. As a gift, it is indeed precious.

"It's a pleasant surprise, but... Mr. Priest doesn't expect me to push it by myself, does he?"

Looking at the coaxial rotation design of the wheelchair, Sera made a joke, and the voice without much strength was also interesting at this time.

In the communication between hearts, people's anger naturally comes out.

"Of course not. When the time comes, I'll trick a few of them into helping you, and let you guys get to know each other. How can a beautiful day be complete without those silly little guys?"

The priest answered frankly, but there seemed to be some interesting calculations in his straightforward words. Because he was well-intentioned, Sera did not pursue it too much.

"If it will cause me trouble, please forgive me for refusing."

"Really? They're really looking forward to seeing you, Sera. You can't let the kids down!"

Various conversations unfolded, and then everyone took a step back to decide the outcome. Sera, who reluctantly agreed, watched the victorious adult leave, closed the wooden door silently, and fell into adjusting her self-study plan.

"What should I do? I have to deal with some naughty kids. Ugh, Xilin, how about you help me out?"

"I'm not interested, Sera, you're really thinking well. Now even if you ask me to go out and keep watch I won't agree. Taking over control of the body is really painful. Whoever wants to endure the hardship can do it!"

During the period from Christmas to the aftermath of the New Year, Sera was diligently studying magic knowledge and trying to understand Ochis's design drawings. Occasionally, on a whim, Sera generously let Xilin go see the outside world and gave up control of her body.

As a result, after being fooled, Xilin returned to the spiritual realm with a whimpering sound just after being in reality for a short time. She raised her fist and started a boxing match with Sera, returning all the severe pain she felt to Sera's face.

"All right……"

With a deep sigh in her heart, Sera lay down directly on the warm bed from the upright position. Feeling helpless, Sera realized that she couldn't deceive Xilin, so she had to comfort herself.

Now, the gradually increasing mana was suppressing the living space of Honkai energy in the girl's body, and most of the Honkai energy had been suppressed in the Herrscher core fragments. In this regard, Sirin not only did not object, but also helped as an insider to stabilize the Honkai energy in the girl's body.

However, as the size of mana grows along with the mind, the collapse energy of the external real environment also seems to have targeted changes.

They gather silently, replenishing from areas with high concentrations to areas with low concentrations, as if driven by an invisible will, or as if it is an instinctive reaction of living organisms.

——The world is alive.

19. Recognition

She wore a soft autumn coat inside and a thin down jacket outside, which not only covered the bandages on her body but also brought a sense of life no different from that of ordinary people. She then wrapped her lower body in fleece-lined trousers. Sera, who was fully armed, looked at herself in the mirror and couldn't help but feel amazed.

Her pale face still looks a little sick, but her delicate temperament has changed under the polish of her clear blue eyes. The wonderful rational color makes the girl blend weakness and tenacity, creating her own unique atmosphere.

Pure and quiet, the scent emanating from the inside out is like the fragrance of books. It is not a bold taste and tastes slightly bitter and sweet when you sniff it, but the taste is like freshly melted snow water, which becomes sweet only after savoring it for a long time.

In other words, compared to the enthusiastic and active children, Serra was at the other extreme. Even for Father Capton, who had seen many children, Serra was still an impressive and special existence.

Being strong in the face of adversity undoubtedly attracts more attention and makes people more aware of the power of the spirit.

"Are you ready?"

The priest's inquiring words sounded like a commander in the trenches of a battlefield, making Sera feel a little nervous.

She didn't know how the tension came and went. After a silent nod, Sera sat down in her chariot with peace of mind and felt the movement of the wheelchair.

Why do you think meeting someone is such a hassle?

Is it because of the various stereotypes that the naughty kid left on me in my previous life?

Recalling the bad memories, Sera, who had a clear understanding of the bad behavior of human cubs, had a stern face and rarely showed an aura of "keep away from strangers".

Dark solid wood is used to construct the stairs for people to go up and down. There are both stacked areas for normal people to walk and sliding areas specially opened up for wheelchairs.

It seems I'm not the only one with mobility issues.

Keeping the structures of the houses along the way in mind, Sera, whose mind was always circulating in the cycle of discovery and solution, felt the pull of gravity as she went downstairs. She exerted a little effort and quietly got through this somewhat uncomfortable period.

The warm yellow light and the bright snow light outside the window combined with each other, making the bright first floor always bright. After sliding through the area that was obviously the living room, Serra, who was pushed by the priest, officially entered the area belonging to the group.

This is an activity room that has obviously been carefully decorated. The relatively spacious space has been fully utilized to divide it into a reading area where books are placed and an entertainment area for playing. However, the entertainment area is not as popular as the reading area.

Oh, so that's the situation. Then it's okay.

The slight sound of the tires turning disturbed the tranquility of the activity room. However, in the reading area where there were several wheelchairs, this was not uncommon. Children who wanted to read helped each other, and even the few who could not move were able to read normally with the help of others.

"Hey, are you the new one here?"

The wheelchair stopped in front of a standing bookshelf, which happened to be at the entrance of the reading area. After the priest behind her greeted her, a young girl ran over and asked Sera in a low voice.

What could Sera do? She could only nod obediently, her eyes lingering on the girl's short chestnut hair for a moment, then shifting to the vertical bookshelf that looked full.

There should be books here about specific situations in the real world.

"Her name is Sierra. She's a poor child. Please keep an eye on her while you're working, Linda."

It turns out that cute girls will always be favored by others, and Sera can't help but benefit from it even in a public welfare organization.

"Well, what a lovely child, Father. I will keep an eye on him."

There were now two adults accompanying her. Sera, who found an empty seat and was sitting in a wheelchair, was first asked a question by a girl named Linda.

"Little Sierra, tell your sister, is there anything you want to see?"

Her short chestnut hair is full of vitality, and her three-dimensional facial features are not delicate, but very attractive. Like the general rule of charity workers, the girl does not lack two important qualities: affinity and patience.

The blue eyes glanced at the priest with a faint smile on his face, and then fell on the smiling girl who was half-bending over. After thinking for a moment, Sera spoke.

"Are there any history books?"

"Huh?" The girl blinked her brown eyes, as if doubting she had heard correctly, then smiled and said, "Why don't you consider story picture books? Little Sera, history books don't look that interesting."

"But there's something I want to see in history books, Sister Linda."

I learned the other person's name from the conversation between the priest and the girl just now. It's a pity that Sera, who was willing but didn't want to put in the effort, didn't speak with the sweet voice she wanted, which was the kind of magical method that could easily make others lose their minds by being cute.

"Alas, it seems I can't go down the route of cheating and deceiving people."

"Don't worry about it, Sera. If you keep going like this, your credit with me will become negative."

"So credit can actually become negative."

After some banter with Xilin, Sera got the history book she wanted in real life. Compared with the story picture book, the humanities book with a simple cover in front of her was particularly thick. Even if it was a simplified version, it had a weight that no children's book could bear.

But fortunately, the wheelchair reader can still hold up. As a fine product, it is born to face more difficult challenges.

Putting it on top and spreading it out completely, the contents of the left and right pages were words that he was familiar with, but the content was very different from the impression he had in his previous life.

With her delicate little hands wearing gloves, she laboriously flipped through the thick book again and again. Sera, who had read it superficially, not only wanted to improve her understanding of reality, but also wanted to see if she could see any content about Honkai energy.

The Crusades... The Church of Heaven's Will... The Berlin Fire... The Siberian War...

From ancient times to modern times, and then jumping to the present day, Sera, who felt that the world was full of disasters, gathered her fanciful thoughts and came to the conclusion that "there must be a dark side to reality."