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Somewhere unknown, an unknown entity known as Overseer of the Multiverse was pacing around the space she is in, contemplating about what she saw… the Commander of Will is slowly overpowering the 2 Goddesses that defeated it before, it seemed to have undergone an evolution considering it is a lot smarter, calculative and a lot more cunning than the previous time it fought the two Goddesses. The entity thinks it's only a matter of time before the two Goddesses are defeated, once that happens the Multiverse will once again be at war against the Honkai God, and there is no telling if the ending of this story will be a happy one.

"It’s only a matter of time before it returns, if I don’t do something the multiverse will once again be in danger." The so-called Overseer of life said while pacing around the room, despair slowly overtaking her.

After thinking for a bit, she stopped pacing around and came to a conclusion "That's right! There’s that one universe where the Honkai itself embraced humanity, maybe if we show them the threat and arm them with knowledge maybe there’s a chance, a chance to finally end the war once and for all," hope blossomed in her, "I'll place my hope to you, Oh Goddess of the Earth, who fights for all that is beautiful in this world"

Then suddenly a circular field formed beneath the entity, the field then covered her entire body and when the field disappeared, the entity was nowhere to be found.

In a place no one could reach, a dimension filled with stars and purple stones, there is a being that controls honkai and creates herrschers, a being that has longed to embrace humanity, the Cocoon of Finality.

And in front of the said being, a man and a woman can be seen facing each other. They both have the same characteristics that you’ll wonder if they’re siblings or not, white silvery hair, blue eyes and pale skin. These features clearly indicate that they were from the house Kaslana.

The man who is named Kevin Kaslana was born 50,000 years ago, he has short white hair, sharp blue eyes, and is wearing his old high school uniform. And has fought against honkai for up until now, he is also the ancestor of the house Kaslana who have fought the Honkai since its foundation.

Meanwhile the woman who is named Kiana Kaslana, a valkyrie who fights against the Honkai and protects those whom she loves. Like Kevin she has long white hair braided into two braids and round blue eyes and is wearing her old valkyrie ranger uniform.

Just earlier, the two of them fought against each other for the fate of humanity, Kiana with her friends against the world serpent leader who plans to implement the project stigma effectively defeating honkai but at the cost of killing 99% of humanity. In the end Kiana and her friends managed to overpower Kevin, finally defeating him and putting a stop to project stigma.

Currently, right in the presence of the cocoon, they decided to face off once again.

“So… is this the end?” Kiana asked, breaking the silence.

“Yes, this is the end. You win” Kevin replied calmly, “The remnants of project stigma will also be under your command… You will become the true Goddess of Earth.”

“I’m not interested in that,” replied Kiana, shaking her head.

“But this is the first step for humanity to go across the End.” says Kevin.

“Alright, alright. Let’s not talk about being Gods and Goddesses anymore,” said Kiana with a smile, then she summoned a baseball bat in her hand and pointed it at Kevin, “On the other hand how about we finish this the ‘Human’ way?”

Seeing the action this girl did, Kevin couldn’t help but be amused and chuckle before calling out his own baseball bat, “Ha ha, that’s interesting”

They stared at each other with smiles, this wasn’t a fight to the death like before for the sake of humanity, rather a fight with honor, a fight that proves they still have humanity even with godlike reality bending powers and a fight that proves they’re human until the end.

But before they could move, they saw something that made them stop as they were shocked by what they saw.

Not far from where they are, a bright circular field appeared out of nowhere. The field then gets more bright and what replaced the field is a girl, this girl which took the form of the Herrscher of the End. She has long white hair, sharp golden eyes, wings and a halo that are made of Honkai Energy. She is wearing a purple and white dress.

For a moment, Kevin was having a panic attack after seeing his greatest nemesis in front of him.

However Kiana quickly went to reassure Kevin, that he already defeated the herrscher of the end and that the guest and his nemesis might look alike but the guest is not like the herrscher of the end considering it hasn’t attacked them yet.

After Kevin finally calmed down. They eyed their guest warily and both of them had their guards up. Just because they are sure that the guest isn’t the Herrscher of the End doesn’t mean that they’ll lower their guard. Who knows maybe it’s the sibling of the Herrscher.

The cocoon who has been moving around nonstop, stopped when he felt the entity’s presence. The being that looked like a giant meatball was now staring at the entity through the core of its body.

After a few minutes of staring into each other the entity finally broke the silence, “Cocoon, I need your help”

[...]

The cocoon didn’t answer but that didn’t made the entity go away, instead it kept staring at the cocoon with a forlorn expression

[What is it that you need help with? You’re a powerful being, why would you need help?]

The two Kaslana were surprised, they didn’t think it would talk to other people other than the people it chose. The entity stared at the cocoon, despair slowly overtaking her expression. “The Commander of Will is coming back, it's only a matter of time before it does and plunge the multiverse into war again, and this time I don’t think the story will end in a happy one.”

[...]

While they are talking, Kiana and Kevin who listened to them were shocked, questions such as who is the Commander of Will? Why would they plunge the multiverse at war? How powerful are they? What does she mean by again? Did the multiverse go into war against the commander before? Etc. so many questions, so little answers. So they decided to keep listening.

[... they have already been defeated by the goddesses, how can they be coming back?]

“My current running hypothesis is that the Commander of Will that has been defeated isn’t coming back but another variant of the Commander has risen and taken the Commander of Will’s place. It makes sense because the Commander of Will that is currently facing the 2 Goddesses are a lot smarter and cunning than before.” replied by the entity

[...]

[What do you propose?]

“I need to borrow the two of them, I know Kiana is your chosen but right now with the multiverse and possibly reality at stake, I’m going to need both her and Kevin. I promise I’ll take care of them especially Kiana” the entity replied turning to look at both Kiana and Kevin

The two Kaslanas looked at the HotE look alike in confusion, they didn’t understand what she meant by borrowing them but if her earlier words were true the entity needs them in the upcoming battle against the Commander of Will or whatever that is. Even so they decided to keep quiet and observe what the HotE look alike in front of them wanted.

[...]

[We have no other choice, alright, I’ll accept your request, only if I come as well]

“Alright then, how are you gonna come though?” asked the HotE look alike.

Suddenly a bright light flashed, once the light receded they saw the cocoon the size of a basketball.

“I guess that answers my question,” the entity said.

“Nice to finally meet you, Kiana Kaslana the Herrscher of finality, and Kevin Kaslana the greatest hero of humanity” the entity said in an excited tone.

Meanwhile the two Kaslanas are weirded out by how the HotE look alike are acting in front of them.

“Ah, right where are my manners, my name is Alaya, the so-called overseer of the Multiverse” replied by the HotE alike.

“Overseer… of the Multiverse?” said Kiana tilting her head in confusion. She was used to the title of overseer because of her Aunt Theresa and her creator Otto Apocalypse but Overseer of the Multiverse is new to her. She looked at Kevin wondering if he knew something but it seems that he’s as confused as her.

Alaya just smiles seeing their confused faces, “Looks like you guys are confused, understandable. How about we move to a more relaxing place to talk about it”

Suddenly a larger circular field than before appeared so that it can include Kiana and Kevin as well as the basketball sized Cocoon.

“H-huh!? Wait a-”

Kiana was surprised by the current situation but it was already too late, because the light in the field started to engulf all 4 of them and teleported them to the place where Alaya said they would be.

Somewhere, a field forms which reveal both the Kaslana duo, the Cocoon and Alaya inside.

Both Kiana and Kevin immediately looked around warily and on guard, but what they saw confused them because all they saw was just your standard theater room that they usually saw in big cities, nothing as dangerous as they both thought.

“Now let’s talk” Alaya’s words caught their attention and they turned around to see that she’s already sitting in one of the provided chairs, in front of her is a round table with two other empty chairs.

Kiana and Kevin both glanced at each other before sitting in their individual seats while the floating Cocoon decided to float right next to Kiana. Now that things have calmed down Alaya decided to speak.

“Now, you must be wondering who I really am, I am Alaya the Overseer of the Multiverse, my job is to Overseer and make sure that everything is in balance past, present and future in the Multiverse which is full of universes like yours.” Said Alaya.

The Kaslana duo were surprised that such a being with a huge responsibility and authority exists. Kevin, someone who has lived for 50000 years, has never heard of such a being.

“So, what’s your purpose for bringing us here?” asked Kevin, he was extremely bewildered by their current situation. Just earlier he and Kiana are fighting for the fate of humanity, now they are sitting here together with a being who looked like the Final Herrscher who was panicking earlier because of some Commander of Will coming back and a mini-sized Cocoon of Finality.

“I brought you two here to tell you about a threat that is about to re-emerge. A threat so powerful it waged war across the Multiverse.” Alaya replied seriously, with a hint of despair on her face.

“And that being is the Commander of Will you mentioned earlier” Kiana said with a wary tone in her voice, because if something managed to scare the Overseer of the Multiverse to the point that they are in despair talking about it… Then it’s dangerous, highly dangerous.

“You said that this Commander of Will waged war against the Multiverse, is it true??” asked Kevin, in the timespan of 50000 years, never has he ever heard of something called the Commander of Will.

[Everything Alaya said is true] replied by the Cocoon

Kiana and Kevin turned to look at the Cocoon in surprise, they didn’t expect the Cocoon to answer and to know what Alaya was talking about.

[The Commander of Will or should I say ‘THE’ Honkai God is an amalgamation of collective consciousness of an ancient civilization in its own universe and Honkai Energy creating a single consciousness called the ‘Commander of Will’ or the ‘Will of Honkai] narrated by the Cocoon.

Both Kiana and Kevin were shocked. They know of parallel worlds because of the sea of quanta and imaginary tree but this sounds like a whole another reality instead of a parallel world from the imaginary tree and the sea of quanta.

Alaya answered the question that is growing in their minds, “You guys are completely right, they came from a different reality where there is no imaginary tree and sea of quanta. Instead they operate in a Multiverse system that includes your universe even though your reality/universe is a unique one with the existence of an imaginary tree and sea of quanta.”

Kiana and Kevin were just silent contemplating on what they are currently hearing, after being confirmed by the Cocoon that yes, there is a Honkai God out there who waged war against other universes in the Multiverse, and that their Multiverse isn't the imaginary tree and sea of quanta but is just their own universe, and that it apparently is a part of the Multiverse where the Commander of Will apparently waged war in…

“This is a lot to take in…” Kiana said in a unsure voice. “The fact that there is a being that strong who waged war against countless universes in the Multiverse… how can we even defeat someone like that??? Why would they even wage war across the Multiverse??? I doubt, even with the power of Finality we can defeat them…” Asked Kiana in an incredulous voice.

“To answer both your questions, I'll show them to you two together with the others through screens in the theatres, while for your second question, it's so that they could destroy other universes' civilizations”, Alaya replied.

“You mean we're going to watch how to defeat the Cocoon on the screen?” asked Kevin calmly

“Yes, that's right,” replied Alaya.

“Together with your allies, those of the past, will also come to watch this threat so that they can be as prepared as possible in their timeline”

“I will also show some snippets of the future for them, to see how much the past have grown”

“Alright, I think I get the gist of it” said Kiana

“Wait, what about those who died? Will you be able to revive them??” Kevin asked calmly.

“It's more like I can bring them from a time before they died”

“You can do that?!” Asked Kiana, who had finally calmed down and accepted their current situation.

“Who will you be bringing here?” asked Kevin, he knows that his Dr. MEI isn't coming back, he just wants to see her again even though he is scared of how she'll react when she finds out about his actions. Will she hate him? Shun him? Maybe, but he hopes that she'll at least understand why he did that.

“Well, the ones I'll be bringing are the allies and friends of Kiana as well as Natasha from your organization Kevin.” replied by Alaya.

“However I'm gonna need the other's opinion on the one's I'm going to bring”

“Alright,” said Kiana

“If maybe by showing us all this, maybe we will really have a chance against the Commander of Will” Kiana replied enthusiastically and full of hope.

“I'll start bringing in the others now,” with a flick of Alaya's fingers, the others started popping up one after another.

“Kiana-chan!”

“Kiana!

Screamed both Mei and Bronya, who quickly turned off their herrscher mode and ran towards Kiana to hug her.

“Hey Mei-senpai, and Bronya” says Kiana excitedly as she hugs them back.

Meanwhile the others who have finally begun to get their bearings back, looked around the area they are in and noticed the place they were in.

“It looks like we're in some kind of a theatre” Theresa stated.

“This is weird, is this the Cocoon’s doing??” asked Welt Yang who is the second First Herrscher.

Meanwhile after having their reunion Mei and Bronya finally noticed the 3 others who are with Kiana.

The moment their eyes landed on Kevin they immediately put up their guards.

“Kevin, what are you planning this time?” asked Raiden Mei.

Meanwhile the others heard the commotion and finally noticed the stand off between the 3 Herrschers and Kevin and raised their guards up as well knowing how strong Kevin is.

“Whoa, wait a minute you guys, it's all done now, we won, Kevin can't do anything anymore,” Kiana said trying to convince the others.

“Are you sure about that Kiana?” asked Bronya in an incredulous voice.

“Kiana is right, you guys won and I won't do anything about it because my mission has already been completed.” Kevin said calmly.

“Besides there are far more pressing matters such as a new threat that is about to emerge” Kevin said seriously.

“Wait, a new threat?” asked Fu Hua, who is a friend of Kevin all the way back 50,000 years ago who is also a MANTIS.

“I believe it's best that Alaya and Cocoon explain it,” Kevin replied.

The others finally noticed the two other beings with Kiana and Kevin, a basketball sized being showing off a lot of Honkai aura around it, the others immediately guessed that this is the Cocoon of Finality. While the other woman who is radiating power is Alaya.

“Alright, everyone I'll explain everything so please no interrupting” Says Alaya.

“HUHH??? YOU MEAN TO TELL US THAT THERE IS A THREAT SOMEWHERE OUT THERE THAT HAS BEEN WAGING WAR ACROSS THE MULTIVERSE AND WE’RE JUST HEARING IT NOW??” Dr. Tesla asked angrily and pissed off and slightly scared because of the threat.

“Ha! I bet it is no match against the great Herrscher of Sentience!!” Exclaimed by Senti.

“Senti, this isn't the time to be prideful, if what Alaya and the Cocoon told us is true then we're in trouble” said Fu Hua scoldingly to Senti.

Einstein then asked the Cocoon of their chance at beating the Commander of Will.

The Cocoon then says without stuttering,

[0.00001%]

“...” The whole room is silent, even Alaya is silent.

Despair is slowly overtaking their being, how can they defeat such a powerful being especially with a chance of defeating it that low.

Then Kiana, the ever so optimistic person she is, says “Come on guys, even with that low chance we will still fight, because that's what we always do, fight until we win!”

Mei smiles, “it looks like somethings didn't change”

Meanwhile Bronya looked away with a slight blush on her face, “Yeah, she's still the same idiotka we know”

Meanwhile both Seele and Mei saw this and thought to themselves,

‘Looks like Bronya is having feelings for Kiana-chan… Looks like we're going to have to talk about this later, and hopefully just maybe agree on a polyamory negotiation, I don't mind dating her too as she is quite attractive herself’ Mei thought.

While Seele thought ‘Bronya oneechan looks happy with Kiana… and looks like she has a crush too… If Bronya oneechan is happy then I guess I should be happy…’ eyes tearing a bit as she looks at the three of them.

Meanwhile Bianka, together with her girlfriend Rita Roseweise saw all this, decided to take matters into their hands so that Bianka's little sister would have a polyamory at the end of this viewing.

The others, seeing the optimistic Kiana couldn't help but be infected by her, hope slowly returned to their eyes as they swore that they’ll fight until the end.

“You're daughter really has grown-up, Siegfried” Raiden Ryoma, the father of Raiden Mei said.

“Of course, she's my daughter as well as Cecilias's, clone or not she deserves it after going through so much” Siegfried replied.

“Aren't you gonna show yourself to Mei though, I think she deserves to catch up with you”

“You're right, but not right now, seeing as she's still having fun with her soon to be girlfriends” Ryoma cheekily replied.

“Ahh, so you noticed it too, and the sexual tension whenever the three of them are together HAHAHAHA” Siegfried laughs.

Suddenly, Siegfried got bonked by a large golden cross known as the 11th divine key, Oath of Judah.

“You pervert, you better stop your perverted thinking right now!” Theresa screamed at Siegfried, while Ryoma decided to slowly walk away from the two of them.

While chaos is currently happening everywhere, somewhere far from the group, clad in a mercenary outfit, is a woman named Natasha who is a member of the organization World Serpent and goes by the name of Raven.

Raven looked at what is currently happening around, frowning in confusion as to why she is here, she is just an ordinary Mercenary, nothing like these guys who have a big name that has contributed to the fight against the honkai on a larger scale.

Then suddenly she saw her Sire look at her and gave her a nod, being respectful to her leader, she gave a nod as well. After that she decided to hide her presence for a while.

“Alright it looks like everyone is finally back to normal,” Alaya exclaimed, “So, as you guys have been told I will be bringing people those on the past, even those who have died here so that they could be prepared in their timeline and hopefully bring some people on our side”

“Here is the list of people who I'm planning on bringing here: From the Previous Era, I'll be bringing Humanity's greatest heroes the Flame Chasers who fought against the Final Herrscher as well as Dr. MEI. Their legacy still lives on as their contributions on the fight against the Honkai such as: The Divine keys, advanced technology, knowledge about the Honkai and many more.”

Kevin, who heard Dr. MEI stiffend, the very thought of MEI finding out all the things he did just to defeat Honkai made his mind agitated.

Kevin closed his eyes to calm himself, trying to shove away such negative thoughts. He already decided to walk on the bloody path of his own free will; there's no going back, and he's ready for whatever might come his way.

Kevin finally opened his eyes, and what he saw after he opened them were the eyes of a worried friend.

“Are you OK, Kevin??” Asked Fu Hua in a worried tone.

“I'm fine Hua, I'm just preparing to meet them” Kevin replied, “How about you?”

“Just like you, at least I can see them again even if it's just a short amount of time”

Meanwhile the others are shocked, because they are about to meet the greatest heroes of the previous Era who contributed a lot in their fight against the Honkai.

“Are they still around?, after the fight against the final herrscher I mean” asked by a very curious Susannah, who out of everyone currently present is the least knowledgeable about all this.

“Two of them are actually in this room, first is the leader of the world serpent Kevin Kaslana and the second is your great master Fu Hua.” Alaya stated while pointing two fingers, each at Kevin and Hua at the same time.

Those who aren't in the know were shocked at how these two legendary heroes are still with them and are still kicking, while those who know just looked at them in sympathy because they couldn't imagine how difficult it is to live for 50,000 years.

“By the way, Class Monitor, do you still remember them?” Kiana asked Fu Hua.

“Yes, it seems that coming here gradually returned my memories with greater quality” Fu Hua replied.

“That's because of me,” Alaya said, “Consider it as a gift, because you'll definitely need it in the battle against the Commander”

“I see, thank you, Alaya,” Fu Hua said with a gentle smile.

Alaya nodded, and decided to give the names of the Flamechasers, “So basically there were 13 of them namely: KEVIN, ELYSIA. APONIA, EDEN, VILL-V, KALPAS, SU, SAKURA, KOSMA, MOBIUS, GRISEO, HUA, and PARDOFELIS.”

After listing all the names, Bianka gasped when she heard the name SU, the pioneer who gave her the seed of Sumeru.

“Is it him??”

“Yes, they are both the same person” Alaya said in Bianka's mind, surprising her and confirming her suspicion.

“I see,” Bianka thought to herself before she was interrupted by Rita.

“Is it the Master Pioneer that gave you the seed of Sumeru?” Rita asked.

“Yes, he is the pioneer that gave me the seed, his name is Su and it looks like he's the same person as the Su from the previous Era,” Bianka replied.

“I understand, even though the timeline is different, it's still an honor to meet him,” said Rita, nodding slowly.

Alaya, then decided to continue.

“Now for the next one on the list we have someone from 15th Century of the current Era, Otto Apocalypse friend and Goal in life, the Strongest Valkyrie of that time period, Kallen Kaslana”

For those who knew of Kallen, directly or not, were happy that they’ll be seeing the strongest Valkyrie of that time period, but felt they also felt sorry for her once she found out about Otto's Action.

“Hehehe, if Otto finds out that you can bring Kallen back easily with a flick of a finger he'll definitely target you with all his might,” Senti laughing sarcastically

“Heh, he'll have to work extra harder than he already did, hell he needed to surpass that of his alternate version who literally faced the Commander head on” Alaya said amused.

“WAIT OTTO DID WHAT???” Tesla screamed

“Umm, spoilers, I'll show them later”

“Fine” Tesla grumblingly said.

“Alright, let's continue,” Alaya said before stating the next one on her list, “Next is those from the year 2000 where the second eruption occurred.”

Those people who were involved in the bloody war tensed, as they remembered all the bad things that have happened in that war, especially Siegfried because her wife Cecilia Schariac died in that war.

Alaya, who felt the tense and gloomy atmosphere paused and looked at everyone, “Are you guys OK?”

Siegfried and the others who are clearly having a PTSD episode jolted out of their frozen state, “Yeah, j-just remembering some bad memories” Siegfried said while taking a deep breath to calm himself down.

“I see,” Alaya replied with a slight nod, “Well the people who would be invited from this Era, will be Shigure Kira and Cecilia Schariac.”

Alaya noticed Siegfried's expression, instead of the tense look before it now shows a sense of longing. Kiana and Theresa clearly showed their joy at the thought of seeing Cecilia, while Bianka looked as serene as ever, Alaya could sense her happiness at finally being able to see her mother again.

“Oh, right I'm bringing Cecilia from the timeline where she and Sirin were in the illusion,” said Alaya, looking at both Theresa and Siegfried, “I'll also bring little Bianka as well if that's fine with you guys.”

Siegfried crossed his arms while thinking deeply, “Well… I guess it's fine to bring her along. Cecilia will surely panic when she is suddenly taken away while Bianka is not with her.”

Theresa nods in agreement, “I agree with Siegfried.

“Well, it's decided then,” Alaya said before turning back to her list, “Next will be Welt, Dr. Tesla and Dr. Einstein”

“Question, if I may ask, Miss Alaya” Welt stated.

“Yes, Welt?”

“Will you put the 2nd eruption on the snippets that you're going to show?”

“Yes, it's one of the most important events that happened”

“That's good enough for me,” Tesla replied m
“maybe this idiot would stop being so self sacrificing"

Just when Alaya was about to continue with her list, someone called out to her.

“Umm, Alaya”

Alaya stopped and looked at the one who spoke and raised their hand.

“Yes, Fu Hua?”

“Can you accept requests??” Asked Fu Hua

Alaya was taken aback by the sudden request from Fu Hua, but it was replaced by joy, “Sure Fu Hua, who is it??”

“Cheng Lixue”

As soon as that name is mentioned, Senti who has been leaning her head on the table out of sheer boredom gasped, and immediately turned to look at Fu Hua

“Old timer, are you serious?” Senti asked, Senti knows how much that girl meant to Hua considering she has all of Fu Hua's memories, of course she has seen how the old timer adored that girl as if she was her own child.

“Yes, I am” replied Fu Hua, “I know she died in second eruption, but by Alaya showing those snippets of the future she told us, maybe there’s a chance that she can have a better ending in her timeline”

Alaya’s expression softened hearing that, “Sure, I don't mind”

“Thank you, Alaya” Fu Hua says relieved

Alaya then turned around and took a look at everyone to see if they had their own request. When no one spoke, Alaya returned to her list.

“Next is… OK everyone please don't panic. I have a very good reason for this” Alaya said defensively, “The last one I’m gonna be bringing from the year 2000… is Sirin from the illusion.”

“WHAT DO YOU MEAN, YOU’RE BRINGING SIRIN?! DO YOU KNOW HOW MANY LIVES HAVE BEEN LOST BECAUSE OF HER?!” Dr. Tesla asked aggressively, considering that Sirin is the reason why Welt died. Talking about the second eruption has already put them in a bad mood, but summoning the one who caused the eruption and killing millions, of course they wouldn’t take it well.

Alaya remained silent, she already knew that they wouldn’t take it well, so she patiently waited for everyone to calm down.

“Dr. Tesla, calm down, Alaya isn’t one to bring someone who deeply hurt all of us whether directly or indirectly” Welt Yang reasoned, “There is a reason why you want to bring Sirin here right, Alaya?”

“Yes, not only because when we managed to turn her to our side, but to also show you guys that she’s not the mastermind behind the 2nd eruption.” Alaya answered honestly.

“Dr. Tesla, I know Sirin’s current goal is, and I know how many people she killed.” Alaya softly let out a breath as she continued, “The reason why I wanted Sirin to be here is for her to see the beauty of humanity through watching and hopefully we can convince her that not all humans are bad. And those who have hurt her and manipulated her are the ones at fault.”

“What do you mean Sirin has been manipulated??” Siegfried asked, confused.

“Well, to put it simply, where did the second eruption start?”

“The Babylon labs, in Siberia” Theresa answered.

“What organization is it under??”

“Schicksal…” Siegfried says, gears turning in his head, meanwhile the others are slowly catching up. “There's no way…” Susannah says while covering her mouth

Then Alaya, dropped the final question which finally confirmed the thoughts of the audience, “And who is the leader of Schicksal back then??”

“Otto…” Tesla said with anger and hate, of course that bastard is the mastermind behind it. There's no other qualified mastermind other than the clown and Sirin.

“Wait, that's impossible, I know grandpa has done a lot of atrocious things but I know for a fact that he cannot be the mastermind because he really tried so hard to win the war at that time.” Theresa exlaimed in denial that her grandfather could be a lot worse than he already is.

Alaya then flicked her fingers, the screen in the theatre turning on, and showing a man with a mask who has blonde hair standing in the middle of the snow.

“Welt, Siegfried, do you remember this man?” Asked Alaya.

“Yes, that's the guy who interrupted the fight between Mr. Welt and Sirin,” Siegfried said angrily towards the photograph.

“Well, that guy is none other than Otto Apocalypse”

“WHAT!?”

Alaya’s brief statement caught the others by surprise.

“There’s no doubt about it, blonde hair and a mask that looks a lot like a clown. It really is Otto…” Siegfried growled. Meanwhile Theresa just looks downcast, she couldn’t believe that her grandfather could be a lot worse than he currently is… She could only let out her sadness.

Alaya, cleared her throat to get everyone's attention, “OK, let's stop talking about the mastermind my goal for bringing her here us to show you guys that she isn't just some vengeful person who wants to end humanity, and that she's just an innocent little girl who got used by the people who wanted to take advantage of her for their own benefit.”

After Alaya said this, everyone stopped and thought to themselves about the information they got from Alaya, if Otto never came to Sirin’s life then maybe they wouldn't have suffered so much.”

“Well then, we understand.” Einstein said. “Although it will be hard to look at her as an innocent girl because of what she's done.”

“It's quite alright.” Alaya said, “I'm not expecting you guys to immediately forgive her but, at least give her a chance, to have a happy ending”

“Anyways, next on the list are those from 2016. The list includes Kiana Kaslana, Raiden Mei, Fu Hua, Theresa Apocalypse, Bianka Ataegina, Rita Roseweise, and… Murata Himeko”

Those who knew Himeko personally and have a close bond with her couldn’t help but tear up slightly at the thought of seeing her again.

Alaya gave them a moment to calm down before continuing, “Next one will be Cocolia…”

“Matushka,” Bronya muttered to herself, Kiana seeing the downcast look on Bronya asked, “Are you alright?”

“Yeah, it's just that I miss her,” Bronya confessed, “I miss her too, Bronya oneechan,” Seele interrupting the conversation between Kiana and Bronya.

“Seele…”

“Don't worry I will always be with Bronya oneechan,” Seele says while hugging Bronya.

“Thank you, Seele,” Bronya hugged back.

While that is happening Kiana looked at them with a confused expression, what is this tight feeling in her chest.

Mei, along with Rita and Bianka who saw this looked at each other and nodded as the poly negotiation started now.

Mei already knows of Bronya's feelings for Kiana and Seele, so she plans on having Bronya fall for her too. While she also knows of Kiana's slowly falling for Bronya, she also needs her to fall for Seele. While Seele will be hard but she knows it will all work out. While Mei herself doesn't mind dating the three of them, she has to make sure that things go slow and consensual for each other.

While Mei is musing, she suddenly stopped when Tesla screamed.

Suddenly Tesla once again erupted, “Huh???? Do you know the things Cocolia has done? she's like the second Otto Apocalypse and yet you plan on bringing her here”

“Yes, I know of the things Cocolia has done and again I don't support it, however her impact on the lives of Seele and Bronya is still large and you guys do know that Cocolia cares a lot about her children.”

“Besides, she's gonna be an important figure in the upcoming fight against the Commander of Will”

The people couldn't deny Cocolia's contribution against the Honkai, however they are still confused on how Cocolia would be an important figure in the upcoming fight against the Honkai.

Alaya continued after no one had anything more to complain about Cocolia.

“Next, would be Wendy, before she awakened as the Herrscher of the Wind.”

“Wendy…” Bronya muttered, wondering if she's stronger back then, then maybe Wendy wouldn't die…

“Bronya, it's not your fault, please don't blame yourself,” Mei says in such a gentle and caring tone.

“But Mei-sister if the Bronya is a lot stronger, then-” Mei immediately hugged Bronya into her chest, “Please, stop blaming yourself, because now maybe Wendy can finally have her happy ending you know,”

“Mei-sister, is right Bronya will accomplish nothing by blaming herself,” Bronya says while slightly blushing at being hugged by Mei.

“Grandpa…” Theresa muttered knowing Otto is probably the one who is the mastermind behind Wendy's awakening considering she awakened in Oceania Branch of Schicksal in New Zealand.

Alaya then continued, looking back at her list, “OK, I know you guys will hate me for this but please, please listen to my reason…” Alaya pleaded with them.

“Ok, now you're scaring us, who could you possibly bring that'll make us get mad at you,” asked Theresa who is weirded out by how Alaya is acting.

Then suddenly the bored great Herrscher of Sentience answered, “It's Otto isn't it?”

Suddenly, of course there's an uproar everywhere, while that is happening, Alaya just stared silently waiting for everyone to calm down.

However it seems it's gonna take a long time. That's why the ever so quiet Kevin asked louder than everyone, “Why would you want to bring Otto here?”

“You do know how much that man hurt all of us here whether directly or indirectly so why would you bring him here,”

“Simple, to see Kallen disappointed in all of his actions and possibly let him see how his actions hurt a lot of people including those he loved,” Alaya answered while looking at everyone.

“Also because of the same reason as Cocolia, he will have an important role in fighting against the Commander.”

Everyone stared at her, thinking hard if they should bring Otto here, but after a while everyone finally agreed on the condition of him staying as far away from their group.

“That's all I ask,” Alaya said, relieved.

“Oh right, Kiana, can you come with me for a sec?” asked Alaya while walking to the other side of the room where there's a door to another room.

“Umm, alright,” Kiana replied, following her to the other room.

Once they're inside the room, Alaya asked Kiana, “Do you wanna see her again, your other half?”

“You mean-!”

“Yes, the personification of your hate, HoV”

“Yes, I wanna see her again, there's a lot I wanna say to her, I also want to show her how far I've come” Kiana’s tone missing HoV

“Well you heard her, how about showing yourself now”

“Tch- as if I'll show mysel-” HoV couldn’t even continue herself as a large body was suddenly hugging her.

“I've missed you” Kiana says, eyes tearing up.

Sirin sighs, then awkwardly hugs Kiana back.

“Tch, this is awkward as hell” HoV complained.

“Aww, after seeing me again that's how you react?? Looks like some things still haven't changed” Kiana teasingly says.

“Although, you said that you will be gone, how can you still be here,” asked Kiana

“There’s still 1% of me in you, though it's only a matter of time before I completely disappear.”

“Oh…”

“Don't tell me you feel sad for this Herrscher who made your life a living hell?”

“It's just that, you're still my other half, without you I feel kind of incomplete…”

“Don't worry Kiana, she'll never disappear anymore,” Alaya says happily, “Consider it as my gift”

“Really??”

“Yup”

“Thank you, thank you, thank you!”

While that is happening, Sirin who is watching smiles a little, ‘maybe things will work out this time’

“Alright then, I've decided you will be my twin sister” Kiana exclaimed happily.

“Wait since when did I agree to that!?” HoV said.

“Wait… You don't like it??” Kiana said while looking downcast. For some reason HoV's heart ached at the sight.

‘Since when did she become spoiled? Is this her way of getting my attention? Also stop that grin of yours bitch’ HoV says while looking at Alaya's smug face.

“Fine, do whatever you want”

“Yeyy, YATTAAA!” shouted Kiana happily while tightening the hug. While HoV just resigned to her fate of having a twin sister now.

"How did I get in this situation again?” HoV sighed.

Alaya just watched from the sidelines happy about the progress the two of them made. But as much as it was fun seeing the two of them reconcile and spend time as sisters, it's time to get back to the most urgent matter.

“Alright, while I'm glad that the two of you catch up it's time to go back to the urgent matter,” Alaya said interrupting the two and getting their attention, “HoV as you know-, wait it feels weird calling you that, we should get you a name.”

“I'm not interested in such things, but go ahead,” HoV said.

“Well, I agree with Alaya on that one, as my twin sister you should have a beautiful name instead of just being called HoV.” Kiana exclaimed energetically, as she's going to be the one to name her newly twin sister.

“How about… Celine” Kiana asked HoV, seeking approval.

“Hmm, that isn't a bad name, alright, I don't mind,” HoV said, humming to herself.

“It's decided Celine Kasalana will now be your name,” Kiana exclaimed, happy that Celine liked the name she chose to give her.

“Oi, since when did I agree to be a part of that stupid family?” Celine asked aggressively.

“Since you accepted being my twin sister” Kiana cheekily said.

"Now that that's done, Kiana, mind introducing her to the family now.” Alaya says going back to the main topic.

“Oh! That's a good idea, thanks Alaya,” Kiana shouted while dragging Celine to the Theatre room.

Meanwhile in the theatre while Kiana and Alaya are gone. The audience had a discussion about what just happened to them just now.

“Still I can't believe that there are other universes out there, it turns out that the Imaginary Tree and Se of Quanta are unique to us and that both of them are considered as both our universe as a whole,” Dr. Einstein said with interest.

“Yeah, and apparently in one of these universes is something so powerful it waged war against multiple universes just to destroy civilizations,” Tesla sighed already had enough of multiple bombs being revealed.

“While I do agree that it's scary to think about, remember we have our strongest girls with us, I believe we can pull through this,” Theresa exclaimed having full confidence for her students.

“While I do agree with you, Overseer Theresa, we better not underestimate our enemy, as we currently have a 0.00001% chance of beating the Commander,” Welt Yang says.

“That's true, but now that someone literally so powerful decided to come and help us up that chance means that there's still hope,” Raiden Ryoma exclaimed with literal hope in his eyes.

While that is happening, somewhere else where a trio can be seen, Seele, Bronya, and Mei are talking to themselves

“What do you guys think Alaya wants with Kiana-san?” Seele asked worriedly.

“Don't worry about Kiana, she's strong,” Bronya commented.

‘If I'm as strong as Kiana, can Bronya oneechan see me as more than a sister’ Seele thought to herself.

‘Oi, you better show Bronya that you're much better than Kiana, if not I'll take over and show her myself.' exclaimed Seele in her head.

‘But as long as Bronya is happy, I'll be happy… even if she doesn't see me like that…” Seele said, tight feeling on her chest.

However that is far from the truth, right now Bronya is having mixed feelings. She knows loves Seele, but… why would she suddenly have feelings for Kiana, the girl whom she considers her rival… So why… Oh let's not forget when Mei-sister reassured her just earlier that it isn't her fault that Wendy met her demise, that literally sent butterflies in her stomach… Why is she such a mess right now??

Meanwhile Mei, who is watching them, notices Bronya’s and Seele’s dilemma.

“Are you guys alright?” Mei asked in a worried tone.

“Oh- umm yes I'm quite alright” Seele says with a slight blush on her cheek. ‘Wait, what is this feeling?’ Seele asked, confused.

Meanwhile Seele inside Seele’s mind in her throne, couldn't help but facepalm. ‘Wow, didn't expect her to fall for others other than Bronya’ Seele thought to herself.

“The Bronya is fine,” Bronya replied confidently, not thinking about the implications of what she's currently feeling.

“Alright, if you guys say so” Mei says coolly and charismatic.

That shook Seele’s and Bronya's foundation quite a bit.

Then suddenly, all discussion was put to a hold as Kiana suddenly kicked the door open, seemingly dragging someone who… Looks identical to her??

“Hey guys, I wanna introduce someone to you, my new twin sister Celine!” Kiana said proudly.

Meanwhile Celine just sighed, and kept wondering how it came to this. “Tch, nice to meet you again, mortals…” Celine says grumblingly to everyone.

The audience just stared… they couldn't believe that this girl, the girl who laid waste in Schicksal and controlled their beloved student, partner, friend? just got dragged by Kiana and then got proudly introduced as her twin sister.

“Umm, Kiana, you do know who she is and what she has done right?” Mei asked worriedly.

“Yep, but we're past that now, we've reconciled, and it's not like she can do anything anymore” Kiana answered.

Meanwhile, Siegfried looked at Celine with a complicated expression as he remembered a bloody memory. The others noticed this, specifically Kiana, who asked her father what's wrong.

“I saw her before, back when I was forced to leave Kiana in the middle of a field of snow and fire.” Siegfried said bitterly while looking at Celine.

Kiana froze, she remembers that day vividly, she doesn't remember specifically what happened that time but it seems that the battlefield was caused by Celine wreaking havoc.

Celine meanwhile just looked down, not looking at anyone, she knows how much destruction she caused and she knows that many people will not be able to forgive her for it.

Siegfried then started walking towards Celine with an unreadable expression, Kiana who saw this hoped that nothing bad would happen.

“But it's ok,” Siegfried said while putting his hand on Celine’s head and patting her.

“Haah??” Celine exclaimed, shocked at what the man was doing.

“Because it's a father's responsibility to punish and forgive her naughty daughter right,” Siegfried said with a smile.

“What do you Mean your daughter?? And since when??” Celine snapped.

“Well, the moment Kiana proudly introduced you as her twin sister.” Siegfried said cheekily while still patting Celine.

Meanwhile, the audience, once again just stared, not believing what is currently happening in front of them while Kiana and Bianka look happy.

“Well, it seems that Siegfried finally made up her mind,” Theresa said.

“Well, that's just like him,” Bianka said with a happy tone.

“Well you seem happy Bianka, mind telling what's on your mind?”

“Well I'm just happy that I have another sister,” Bianka says with a smile.

“Of course, like father, like daughter,” Theresa said with a laugh.

Once everybody calmed down, Alaya got back on track “Alright, now that I've gotten everyone’s approval on who to bring, I will now start bringing them”

With a flick of a finger a large field covered the ceiling and people started to fall.

Chapter Text

As people started to fall into their seats, some of them finally noticed the unfamiliar place and started looking around on guard, however what they didn’t expect is that they’ll see some familiar faces while others couldn’t believe they’re looking at… themselves?? Their doppelgangers??

Meanwhile one Otto Apocalypse looked at the people around him in wonder, what could have caused this? And what being is powerful enough to bring all of them here. 

While looking around he saw someone, someone who looked like her , there’s no mistaking it it had to be her . 

Otto then started running towards her hoping that she really is the one, Kallen Kaslana. However before he can move chains wrapped around his entire body restraining him.

Meanwhile the others are looking at each other, on guard wondering why they were summoned here, and who’s powerful enough to do it.

“Ara~ I wonder who could’ve brought us here~” ELYSIA, her cheerful aura spreading around the theatre.

“Elysia, this is not the time to have fun,” said KEVIN who is the leader of the flame-chasers and the strongest MANTIS in their group.

“KEVIN is right, Elysia, whoever managed to bring all of us here must be a powerful being,” SAKURA said, wary of the surroundings.

Meanwhile, from the other side of the group a white haired girl named, Kallen Kaslana, couldn’t help but flinch at the familiar voice.

“Is it a Herrscher?!” KALPAS asked, looking around, trying to find the being that brought them here and attack them.

“If the being that brought us here wants to harm us, don’t you think they would have already done so, if you’re right on how powerful they are,” FU HUA said, while looking at the other two who look just like her.

KALPAS just tch’ed knowing that FU HUA is right.

“Still isn’t weird that we’re seeing people who look so identical to each other, they might as well be twins,” EDEN says while looking at Dr. MEI and the other two carbon copies of her.

“You’re right, it’s weird seeing people have the same faces as our friends,” KOSMA says while taking care of GRISEO

“Well let’s just hope that nothing bad happens while we’re here,” Dr. MEI said with a hopeful voice.

Meanwhile those from the current era are looking around in wonder as they see people who look like a carbon copy of them.

Cecilia Schariac who is currently carrying a baby Kiana in her arms while also hugging and reassuring a very frightened and confused Sirin who thinks that all of this must have been a plot against her is suddenly approached by an A-ranked named Shigure Kira, along with another A-ranked valkyrie, Cheng Lixue

“Cecilia-sama!” Kira shouted while approaching, as she approached her, she was confused as noticed the purple haired kid who is what they are fighting against earlier being comforted and reassured by Cecilia.

Kira, knowing that there is probably a reason as to why Cecilia is like this, asked, “Cecilia-sama, why are you with her?” Kira bit her tongue as to not let out a harsh tone and to not let the others know of this child’s identity as a herrscher.

“Ahh, Kira, you’re here,” Cecilia said, relieved that there is someone whom she knows that is taken with her. “As for your question, this poor child is nothing but a victim, she is just a lonely girl who longed for her mother’s touch, that’s why I decided to atleast give her that because she deserves better,” Cecilia softly says while hugging the girl.

Kira and Lixue, for all their life, couldn’t believe what Cecilia is saying, this girl killed millions, and some of those are their friends. However, seeing the girl now, They also couldn’t believe that this is the same girl who is hellbent on eradicating humanity. So they did the only rational thing, while they won’t forgive Sirin for all the sufferings she caused, they'll give her a chance, a chance to prove that Cecilia is right.

Welt, Einstein, and Tesla who is also from this year but from a different time frame looked at what’s happening with Schicksal’s strongest valkyrie and could only deduce that the purple haired girl is the 2nd Herrscher that they’re going to fight as they have not heard the full conversation.

“What’s with them??” asked by a very confused Tesla (2000), “Why aren’t they attacking the herrscher? Aren’t they valkyries?”

Meanwhile Einstein (2000) who has been watching the valkyries stated, “Maybe it’s like what happened with the first herrscher, Welt Joyce, and managed to retain their humanity.”

Welt Yang (2000), who is the successor of the First Herrscher could only look at the purple haired kid with hope that maybe, Herrschers could retain their humanity and fight for humanity. 

At the same time those from 2016 are looking at the people who looked like them, Fu Hua (2016) couldn’t believe that there’s two of her? While Theresa (2016) both looked at Cecilia with longing in her eyes. 

Kiana (2016) couldn’t stop looking at Siegfried from the other side of the room with an unreadable expression. Mei (2016) and Bronya (2016), seeing her unusual demeanor, asked her what’s wrong, “It’s just, seeing dad again made me remember some memories… I have so many things I wanted to ask him.” 

Mei (2016) seeing how downcast Kiana looked while talking about her dad decided to hug her while saying, “Don’t worry Kiana-chan, There’ll come a time where you’ll finally be able to ask him,”

Bronya (2016) also added, “This isn’t like you Kiana, you’re my rival, I know you’re stronger than this”

Kiana (2016), seeing the confidence of both Mei (2016) and Bronya (2016), couldn’t help but chuckle while feeling butterflies in her stomach.

“You guys are right, when the time comes I’ll definitely face my old man,” Kiana (2016) said with conviction and confidence.

Mei (2016), seeing the bright light come back in Kiana’s eyes, laughed as she said, “Hehehe, there’s our Kiana-chan.”

Bronya (2016) seeing this, couldn’t help her lips twitched up as she says, “Looks like Idiotka is finally back”

Kiana (2016), hearing Bronya’s insult shouted, “Oi! I’m not an idiot!”

While Kiana (2016) and Bronya (2016) got back to their usual bickering moment, Mei (2016) softly looked at them wondering how she fell in love with these two.

As all of this is happening those from the present, or future from the others, could only look at the chaos happening in front of them.

Kiana, Mei and Bronya specifically couldn’t keep their eyes off of Himeko.

Siegfried is looking at Cecilia who is currently carrying a baby Bianka and hugging Sirin, longingly.

Kevin, the strongest human, and greatest hero on Earth couldn’t help but look at Dr. MEI longingly, while he knows that this is not his Dr. MEI, just seeing her again broke something in him as tears slowly fell from his eyes.

“Kevin, are you okay?,” asked Fu Hua, who is concerned for him.

“I’m okay Fu Hua, I just… miss her.” Kevin says while reminiscing about his time with Dr. MEI.

“I know… I understand how you feel,” Fu Hua said while looking at Cheng Lixue.

Theresa who is with Siegfried couldn’t help but wince as she saw her grandpa be restrained by the very same weapon she uses.

“Serve him right for all the atrocious things he did.” Siegfried says with hate and anger, while Theresa just looked at him in sympathy.

“Is there really no more redeeming qualities you have, grandpa,” asked Theresa solemnly, still believing that there is still some good in Otto.

Celine, who remembered all the torture and suffering Sirin experienced, tried really hard not to go over to Otto and pierce him with a subspace lance.

Finally after quite some time Alaya, called out everyone's attention while flying in the middle of the room, “Hey everyone, I know you are all very confused and all that, but trust me I brought you all here so that we could prepare all of you in a inevitable battle against a threat that threatens the whole multiverse and possibly reality itself.”

“You mean the Honkai right?” asked Dr. MEI who was looking at the being in front of them, trying to figure out what it was.

Alaya who is currently flying looked down at Dr. MEI and replied in a serious tone, “You're half right Dr. MEI, however the Honkai that is a threat to the Multiverse isn't the one from our universe but from another one.”

“What do you mean by that?” Dr. Tesla (2000) asked, not believing in what she's currently seeing and hearing. 

Suddenly a basketball sized being pumping out an abnormal amount of Honkai called Cocoon of Finality finally spoke and told the newcomers of the threat they'll face and the chances of them beating the threat.

“No way, I won't accept that, trust me I'll beat the living shit out of those guys because I'll become an S-rank valkyrie in the future” Kiana (2016) said with confidence that they'll defeat the threat.

Mei (2016) being rational and logical told Kiana (2016), “Kiana-chan, I have faith that we'll be able to beat them, but don't get too confident because that might cost you your life.”

Theresa (2016), Himeko, Bronya (2016) and Fu Hua (2016), all agreed with Mei's statement.

Cecilia who is with Sirin, couldn't help but be curious as Sirin called the small being, God. If she's right about who she thinks it is then they're in so much trouble.

Otto, who is now free from the chains of judah, looked both at Alaya and the being with a shape of a basketball. If what they are saying is true then that means there's literally no hope for them anymore. How could he save Kallen if such a threat exists. He could only look at her from his chair longingly. 

“Don't worry Kallen, I'll do whatever it takes to save you, even if I have to save this hopeless world, this whole planet from a threat that threatens the whole multiverse.”

(Dedicated simp)

Those from the previous era are shocked, hope leaving their eyes, as such a thing exists and that it is apparently a threat worse than their own Honkai.

ELYSIA seeing the gloomy atmosphere couldn’t help but cheer the others up, “Mou, why such a gloomy atmosphere? Now that we’re here and learning about the threat it means we have a chance right? Even if we do lose we will all stick together until the very end.”

“Tch, idiot words,” snorted KALPAS

“Don’t be rude, KALPAS.” said SAKURA

“Fu fu, Ellie’s always been like this, always so helpful in time of need.” said a beautiful woman named EDEN

While their gloomy atmosphere faded, Alaya who has been watching everything couldn’t help but be worried once the previous era finds out that their era has ended and how that will have a negative impact on their morale.

After everyone calmed down from the reveal, Alaya decided that it was time for introduction, which includes: Name, Era/Date, and occupation, called out to everyone, “It’s time for introduction, as there are some people whom you guys don’t know and that you guys are spending time with.”

“First, let’s start with the previous era,” Alaya said while pointing at those in Dr. MEI’s group.

Those from the group couldn’t help but have many eyes on them while thinking to themselves, ‘what does she mean by previous era?’

KEVIN who is sitting next to Dr. MEI asked Alaya the question most of them have, “What do you mean by the previous era”

Alaya, meanwhile slowly took a deep breath as she let out the most painful truth.

“Your Era is over,” Alaya said in sympathy, “Humanity lost against the Honkai, and the people who are currently with you are from different timelines in the current era.”

“OI, WHAT DO YOU MEAN WE LOST?” asked KALPAS furiously.

Alaya wasn't intimidated by the man at all and was about to answer his question, but someone else got ahead of her.

“It’s because of the final herrscher, isn't it?” 

Alaya and everyone turned to look at the woman who looks like Raiden Mei with the only exception that she is wearing a lab coat and much more mature.

“As expected of Dr. MEI,” Alaya said with a smile, “Just as she said, the final herrscher proves to be so powerful, even with both strength and powers of the divine keys and MANTISES combined aren’t enough to defeat her, the result is what I have said earlier.”

Silence fell into the room as Alaya revealed the truth, while those from the previous era took a brunt blow knowing that after all the fighting and sacrifices it all still ended in defeat.

ELYSIA, who barely knows negativity stated, “Mou~ everyone there you guys go again, as I’ve said earlier, even if the enemy is too strong for us, we will all stick together and fight until the very end.”

“As long as there is hope and miracle we will come up victorious~”

While the others are drowning in despair, they couldn’t help but have little hope igniting in their chest as they hear ELYSIA. Others won’t say it because of pride but they’re definitely thankful for Elysia for being with them and their hope in times of despair.

“It’s been a long time since I saw Elysia like that,” Fu Hua said nostalgically while reminiscing about the past.

“You’re right,” Kevin says, “That’s the advantage she has, she can bring people together.”

“You're right,” Fu Hua replied.

“Alright now let's get back to our introduction, first is KEVIN,” Alaya said getting back on track while the screen lit up to show a handsome man with white hair.

“The strongest within the group, and someone who wields the 7th divine key, shamash as well as the first one to succeed in the MANTIS project.”

The audience looked at the man in awe, while those from his Era are not surprised as they have seen first hand at how powerful KEVIN can be.

‘MANTIS huh,’ Siegfried thought to himself while looking at his predecessor.

Bronya (2009) who is curious about the MANTIS PROJECT asked what the project is about while Alaya answered to satiate Bronya's curiosity.

“Hm, that would be a long explanation but I'll keep it short. It's a project where certain Honkai Beast genes are inserted into human bodies, allowing them to gain powers that rival Honkai and have the same powers as the Honkai Beast genes they acquire.”

“Wow, that's amazing,” Kiana (2016) said, amazed thinking of how powerful she would be if she became a MANTIS.

“No, quite the opposite, if you don't have high honkai resistance you will die or worse.”

“O-oh, okay,” Kiana (2016) said nervously, wondering about what could be worse than death. But she dismissed those thoughts, better not to know.

“Alright, next is a beautiful girl named Elysia, the deputy leader of the group, out of most of the flame-chasers she's the most friendly and cheerful one.” Alaya said as the picture on the screen changed to that of the pink haired elf.

“Aww~ thanks for the compliment Alaya, you too are beautiful you know~” Elysia said with a smile.

Alaya thanked Elysia, as Elysia was waving at the people who looked at her. Everyone could see that Alaya is right, Elysia is just as friendly and cheerful as they can see. She could even radiate a positive aura around her that made people wonder if that's her power.

Mei seeing Elysia again smiled, she wanted to go and say hello to her, but she had to put that off until Elysia at least knew about her.

“Next up are the two stunning beautiful ladies, the one who is wearing a nun outfit is APONIA while the other EDEN is a professional singer and the original user of the Star of Eden.”

APONIA smiled and gave a nod at everyone while EDEN looked and waved at everyone.

Both the Welts and Bronya couldn't help but look at the girl in awe, this is their predecessor, the first user of the weapon they frequently use, respect grew within them as they looked at this graceful woman.

“Next is Vill-V who is a genius woman and a self-proclaimed Magician. She along with Dr. MEI together managed to create the weapons called divine keys you guys now use to fight against the Honkai.”

“Yup that's me, mostly,” Vill-V said as she held out two fingers that formed a V.

Both the scientists and those who use divine Keys couldn’t help but look at the girl in awe and respect as they looked at the woman who helped create the weapons they now used to fight against the Honkai. It's an honor to meet those who had created them.

They wanted to talk to her but Alaya cut them off with the next person.

“Next is KALPAS, but be careful as he has a short fuse.” 

“Oi, who are you calling a short fuse,” asked KALPAS aggressively.

“Tch, she sucks”

“I know,” SAKURA said with a chuckle.

“See?” Alaya said to everyone, not at all bothered and intimidated by KALPAS.

“You-!”

“Enough KALPAS, you know she's just toying with you,” said SAKURA who managed to stop KALPAS from going berserk.

“Next is SU, don't be fooled by his looks because even with eyes closed he can still fight toe to toe with herrschers.” said Alaya while SU chuckled at how accurate her description of him.

Bianka (2009) looked at him immediately, with wide eyes the moment she heard his name, last time they met SU had already sunk in the depths of the Sea of Quanta.

‘Are they the same person?’ asked Bianka (2016) inside her head.

“If you are curious then yes, they are the same person. MANTISES are timeless when it comes to lifespan. So the SU that you met is the same as the one in the previous era.”

Suddenly, Alaya’s calm and serene voice came to Bianka's (2016) mind. She then saw the Overseer looking at her and winked at her direction

“Please keep this a secret for a while as I don't wanna add anymore confusion right now, let him find out through the snippets.”

Meanwhile both Bianka and Rita looked at SU with interest in their eyes.

“Is he the one, Bianka-Sama,” Rita asked.

“Yes, he's the one who gave me the seed of Sumeru,” Bianka replied. 

“He seems like a wise man”

“Wise? More like rough,” said Bianka while remembering the test SU gave her.

Kevin felt a mixture of emotions as he gazed at his best friend. He and Su didn't get along the last time they saw one another. As far as he knew, Su had passed away after he completed his part, so even if he tried to patch things up again, it wouldn't help. Kevin's only option at this point is to move on.

“Next is SAKURA, if you’re curious about her ears, it’s a side effect of the MANTIS surgery she took” 

SAKURA gave everyone a small nod and a wave, not really offended when people looked at her ears curiously. However she is also oblivious to the undivided attention, the three people are giving her.

Kallen Kaslana looked at SAKURA, her attention always on her, the voice, face, even the ears are almost identical to the one she knows to be her lover Yae Sakura. However upon further analysing her, Kallen came to the conclusion that this is not her lover and that her lover has long since passed away.

Besides Kallen, the other two people who are currently paying attention to SAKURA and that is none other than Both 2016 and 2018 Theresa Apocalypse, they remembered a certain incident involving Yae Sakura, however just like Kallen they both knew that she isn’t the Yae Sakura they knew.

“Next is KOSMA, He’s a shy boy who rarely spoke, so please be gentle with him,” Alaya said while adding mischievously, “Oh right, and be careful he likes little kids,” with a smirk on her face.

"Oi!" shouted KOSMA who was breaking out in cold sweat at Alaya when he felt the glares come from every direction. Even Otto Apocalypse, who has done many things just to save Kallen, glared at him.

“Kidding, kidding," Alaya said with amusement, "Okay next let me introduce another genius scientist, she is Dr. MOBIUS."

“Dr. MOBIUS has made many discoveries, the biggest discovery is that she and Dr. MEI are the people who created the first Stigmata."

Silence once again fell into the room as they absorbed that info. The Stigmata were mankind's greatest invention and just like the weapons called Divine Keys, they had greatly helped humanity in the Current Era defend against the Honkai.

First was the creator of the Divine Keys, then the creator of the Stigmata, their respects even went further to the Legends of the past.

“Next one is GRISEO, who is just a little girl,”

Everyone stared at GRISEO in confusion and wondered why a little girl like her could become a member of the Flame-Chasers.

"Next is HUA, a young warrior who is very good at martial arts."

HUA was about to give a nod and a wave at everyone but she was surprised to see the strong reaction that people from 2016 gave her.

"HUA!?" they all shouted in unison.

"Eh? What?" HUA said confused as to why they reacted like that.

"H-Hey, Class Monitor. She looks a lot like you and her name is the same," said Kiana (2016), surprised at Fu Hua (2016) who was silent when she stared at HUA, HUA not surprised as she already saw her earlier.

“They might have different styles as they are from different times but they are the same person.”

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..

…

….

…..

“EHHHHHHHHHH!?”

Alaya's words made people from 2016 scream in shock and those from the previous era surprised at the information she gave.

“B-but 50,000 years is just too far of a distance,”  Mei (2016) said, very confused.

“Ah right, I forgot to tell you guys she is a MANTIS and MANTIS can live a very long time. You could say they are immortal in terms of age," Alaya explained. Her explanation left everyone at awe at how extraordinary MANTIS was.

"Wait, if I'm still alive that means…"

“Yes, you managed to survive against the Herrscher of the End.”

“But how? How can I survive? Considering that humanity lost…"

"I can't answer that right now, it's in one of the snippets of the future that I'm going to show."

HUA had to suppress the urge to sigh in annoyance that Alaya couldn't answer her question, in the end she just sighed and accepted the information she currently had gotten.

"Umm, Miss Alaya? Can you at least tell us who survived?" Asked by a girl who had cat features on her limbs, she was the last member of the Flame-Chasers who had yet to be introduced.

That question had everyone's attention, especially the people from the Previous Era because it concerned their own lives. Alaya stared at the girl and the group of Flame-Chasers, while thinking about the girl's question, after a while she finally made up her mind that she’ll tell them.

"Alright, I guess there's no problem telling you guys about it now. And, for those of you who are curious, this girl's name is PARDOFELIS. She is the last member of the Thirteen Flame-Chasers."

After introducing PARDOFELIS, Alaya stared and focused her attention on the people of the Previous Era, "The Herrscher of Finality's final attack was so powerful, that humanity and its civilization perished instantly because they couldn't withstand its power. But there were some people who managed to survive, namely HUA, SU, KEVIN, and lastly GRISEO.

“...”

There was silence after hearing the news, the people of the Previous Era held their breaths the moment they heard the number of survivors.

"O-Only the four of them?"

"There are a few more but within your group only four of you managed to survive."

PARDOFELIS paled at the news, among Flame-Chasers, she is the most afraid of death, she will do anything just to survive. It worried her, how could she die when anyone could survive? What happened to her in the near? Not-so near future?

In the midst of her worries, suddenly PARDOFELIS felt someone hold her hand, she turned her head and saw ELYSIA looking at her with a gentle smile. 

"Don't worry, PARDO. I know it's scary to know that our death is coming, but remember it hasn't happened yet and we are all still alive. We can still improve on it and maybe the snippets of the future that Alaya will show us will help us out. So don't worry, okay? We can get through it together."

"Ellie-neechan…" said PARDOFELIS while trembling in fear, then she rubbed her eyes and looked at ELYSIA with hope in her eyes and a smile, "You're right, we can still fix it."

"Mhm~." ELYSIA nodded with a smile, happy to see PARDO cheer up again.

Alaya gave them a few moments to calm down and process what they heard, knowing that you're going to die soon must be terrifying for them. That's what Alaya thought to herself, but really the only one who was afraid of her death is PARDOFELIS. 

After a while, Kiana (2016) finally broke the silence, "So you're over 50,000 years old, Class Monitor. That means you're Super Super Obaacha-!”

“Shut up!”

“Gah-!”

Before Kiana (2016) could finish her words however, Fu Hua (2016) immediately gave her a chop on the head that made the white-haired girl wince in pain.

“Heh~ so you are the oldest here huh, Hua?" said Himeko who for some reason was very happy. Nor did she realize that certain people from 2018 flinched at her voice.

“Aww, cmon not you too, Major…” whined Fu Hua.

"Although the Bronya wonders, how come you never told us about this, Class Monitor?" Asked Bronya (2016).

“I'm also curious about that," said Mei(2016) while looking at Fu Hua (2016) curiously.

"That is…" Fu Hua (2016) stopped words, she doesn’t know how to explain her condition to the others.

"It's not that she doesn't want to, but she really can't tell you guys because of a condition." Alaya finally spoke, capturing everyone's attention.

“What condition?” Asked by a worried Theresa Apocalypse, Fu Hua might be a legendary member from the previous era and the eldest from their group but that doesn’t mean that she won’t worry about her because in her eyes she is still a beloved student from St. Freya, that means that Fu Hua’s health is her responsibility.

"Because an incident in the past made Fu Hua lose her memory," Alaya answered briefly.

Everyone was shocked and stared at Fu Hua (2016) with wide-eyes, meanwhile Fu Hua (2016) gave a nod to confirm Alaya's words.

"Eeh!? Then, does that mean you don't remember us anymore, Hua?" Asked ELYSIA who was shocked at hearing Fu Hua’s (2016) condition.

"Yes, to be honest I just got to know you after the introduction earlier. I'm sorry."

"Oh, no, you don't need to apologize. I'm just sad you've forgotten the good memories we made."

"Good memories?" HUA asked, wondering which memory ELYSIA meant.

"You don't remember either, HUA? That's what we've done before-"

"Okay, no need. I already remember," said HUA immediately stopping ELYSIA.

After that, everyone started to get accustomed with what happened to Fu Hua, even though what happened to her was sad and couldn’t imagine the pain of not remembering those whom she cherished but as long as Fu Hua lived her life safely then it wouldn't be a problem.

But there was one person who was saddened by Fu Hua's loss of memory, that person was Cheng Lixue, who is the student of Fu Hua and the one Fu Hua saw as her daughter.

She had been observing her three masters ever since they were taken into this place, seeing her masters again made her happy but quickly turned to sadness when she found out that two of them don’t know her. She could only hope that the one who also looked like the other two is also her master and maybe she remembered everything. 

Lixue wouldn't ignore the other two Fu Hua's in the room just because they don’t remember her, she thought she would greet them later when there was free time.

As things have calmed down for the most part, Alaya finally got to the last member from the previous era, “And last but not the least Dr. MEI of the previous era, is a highly acclaimed scientist and researcher, known for her groundbreaking contributions to the field of Honkai research. She has developed several technologies, including MANTIS, Divine Keys, and Stigmata together with the others and a lot more.”

The others just looked at her like they expected this, as they’ve already heard some of her contributions earlier. But they still looked at her with all the respect she deserves.

“Alright, let’s start introducing those from the current era, starting from 15th century,”

Everyone turned their attention back to Alaya after hearing her words, meanwhile Natasha Cioara also known as Raven was silently watching the Flame-Chasers.

"So that's what they look like," thought Raven. As a member of the World Serpent, meeting all of the Flame-Chasers would be a great honor. When she entered the Elysian Realm which contained the memories of the Flame-Chasers, she didn’t meet most of their members but now she gets to meet all of them in an unexpected place.

"Looks like I was lucky enough to be brought here," thought Raven amused.

“We have Schicksal's strongest Valkyrie of that time, Kallen Kaslana."

Kallen held back her urge to wince the moment she heard of Schicksal's name, she then tried to smile at the people who somehow looked at her in awe. While from the other side of the room a certain simp looked at her longingly.

"Valkyries? What's that?" Dr. MEI asked while tilting her head.

"Oh right, that's the name of the Current Era's female soldier who fought against Honkai. And Schicksal is the name of their organization," Alaya answered. Dr. MEI nodded even though she still didn't understand how they would fight Honkai, but that's a question for later she suppose.

"Next we will enter the year 2000. The first that I will introduce are two of today's famous scientists, Dr. Frederica Nicola Tesla and Dr. Lieserl Albert Einstein."

Einstein (2000) only gave a small nod with her usual calm expression, while Tesla (2000) just folded her arms. In the distance, Dr. MEI, MOBIUS and VILL-V looked at the two scientists with interested eyes.

"Next is Welt Yang. He is the Sovereign of an Anti-Honkai organization called Anti-Entropy and is the current user of the 9th Divine Key during this time.”

Welt (2000) gave everyone a small nod, while EDEN looked at him in interest as he is currently wielding her Divine Key, the Star of Eden.

"The next one is Cheng Lixue. An A-Rank Class Valkyrie along with Shigure Kira who is also an A-Rank Valkyrie"

Lixue gave everyone a polite nod while Kira waved at the others. Kallen who sat beside them looked at them in surprise before smiling.

"So you guys are also Valkyries. Nice to meet you two," Kallen said with a smile.

"Us too. It is an honor to meet face to face with a legendary Valkyrie like you, Kallen-sama," Lixue said with a smile while Kira was looking at her in awe.

"Please just call me Kallen, and what do you mean Legendary Valkyrie?" Kallen asked, confused.

"Most of the Valkyries of my time know about you, all of us are amazed by what you have done and your great sacrifice."

"Sacrifice…?" Kallen raised her eyebrows at the thought. She was about to ask more about it but Alaya's voice cut her off.

"Next I introduce to you a trio of mother and daughters. Cecilia Schariac who is Schicksal's strongest Valkyrie in her timeline. And this little one is her daughter Kiana Kaslana. While the purple haired girl is her adopted daughter Sirin."

Kallen threw away her confusion earlier and stared at Little Kiana with wide eyes, "Kaslana!?"

"Yep, My husband is from the House Kaslana," said Cecilia nodding.

Kallen then turned her attention to Cecilia, "You're from the House Schariac?" she asked curiously.

"That's right, my name is Cecilia Schariac. Nice to meet you, Kallen-sama," Cecilia said with a smile.

"Oh, please just call me Kallen," replied Kallen who also smiled, her attention then turned to Little Kiana, "So, she's your baby?"

"Yup, she's my little baby. Kiana Kaslana," said Cecilia, introducing her daughter affectionately.

Then Kallen turned to look at the purple haired kid, “She’s your daughter as well right? Sirin”

“Yeah, she’s my adopted daughter, she’s been through a lot so she doesn’t speak to anyone other than me right now, and Kiana”

“Oh, that’s fine,” Kallen said as she turned her attention back to little Kiana again. Kallen then crouched down so she was level with the little girl, Little Kiana tilted her head to look at Kallen, making her smile at that adorable sight.

"Hey, Little Girl. My name is Kallen Kaslana, nice to meet you."

"Kaslana?" Ask by the adorable and huggable Little Kiana.

"Yup, we both came from the same family," said Kallen smiling.

Little Kiana stared at Kallen for a few seconds, then she smiled, "Aunt Kallen!" she shouted happily. (I’m gonna have diabetes at how cute little kiana is)

Kallen was silent and after a few moments her body shook, not because she was angry to be called that but she resisted her urge to hug this adorable squishy little girl in front of her tightly.

‘SO CUUUUTE!’ She shouted in her head.

It wasn't just Kallen who thought of that, many other people who were paying attention to their conversation were also thinking about the same thing.

"S-So cute," said ELYSIA happily, she was about to stand up and give the girl a hug but was suddenly pulled back to her seat by EDEN.

"Please return to your seats, Ellie."

"B-But I just wanted to take a close look at that cute girl and maybe hug her."

"You can do that later, for now let's let them have their moment."

“Mou, okay…” ELYSIA said, giving in and slowly letting her head fall down on EDEN's shoulder.

Meanwhile with the St. Freya group, Kiana (2016) is being held by Theresa (2016) and Mei (2016).

"Mu… I want to go there," whined Kiana (2016) while trying to get away from the two of them.

"Wait until you are introduced, if you go there right now you will only confuse them," said Theresa (2016) while holding her favorite niece.

"But…”

"Principal Theresa is right, Kiana-chan. Just be patient a little longer, okay?" said Mei (2016) while softly looking at Kiana.

“If that's what you want Mei-senpai, then I'll wait just a little longer,” Theresa didn't know if she should be offended that Kiana listened to Mei more than her.

Turning to another corner, Kiana looked at Bianka with a sweet smile, "You were so cute when you were little, Bianka-oneechan.”

“Hehe, I concur,” Rita stated as she took pictures of little Kiana.

“Ha ha, she used to be a very cheerful girl," said Siegfried laughing.

“Yeah, her spirit ro protect is so great to the point that it bothers people," Theresa added.

“Ehem, I believe everyone acted like that when they were little," Bianka said, clearing her throat to hide her embarrassment. 

“Yeah, you wouldn't believe that the little girl who was so energetic and cheerful before would become someone as cool as neechan,” Kiana said teasingly.

“Okay, then let's enter 2016. The first is Theresa Apocalypse, she is a Valkyrie and Headmaster of St. Freya, a school she founded to serve as a sanctuary for victims of Honkai testing that would have students learn and control their powers and then become a full-fledged valkyrie after graduating.”

Cecilia immediately looked at Theresa (2016) with wide eyes and a soft smile, Theresa (2016) who felt her gaze smiled back, "Hi, Cecilia.”

Overcoming her surprise, Cecilia replied"Hi, Theresa. So you founded a school?”

"Yeah, that's our dream, right?”

Cecilia looked at her gratefully, “Yes, thank you Theresa (2016), for making that dream a reality,”

Sirin meanwhile looked at Theresa (2016) with confusion and fear as she is one of the people who managed to land a killing blow on her.

Theresa (2016) seeing this just smiled at Sirin, she didn't know what timeline Sirin and Cecilia were picked from but if Sirin saw Cecilia as her mother, and Cecilia saw Sirin as her daughter then that means she could only look at her as her niece.

While she wouldn't just forgive Sirin of her crimes and the sufferings she caused, that doesn't mean she's not gonna give her a chance. Everyone deserves a second chance.

From a seat next to both Lixue and Kira, Kallen looked at Theresa (2016) curiously, not because of her position but because of a surname that is similar to someone she's close to.

“If you're curious Kallen, Theresa is the adopted granddaughter of Otto Apocalypse” Alaya said, seeing the curious look on Kallen.

“Eh, is it true?” Kallen asked Theresa (2016), surprised. 

“Y-yes, I'm his adopted granddaughter,” Theresa (2016) said nervously.

‘I see. I'm glad the little inventor found someone he can consider family,’ Kallen thought with a small smile, but then she realized something, "Wait, does that mean you've talked to him before?”

“Mhm, we often meet and talk.”

“But how is that possible? The distance is over 500 years," Kallen said, confused. Otto is living in the 15th century and Theresa is in 2016, so she is confused as to how they are talking.

“You do know that Otto is a genius, and with his knowledge he has managed to extend his life span by more than 500 years," said Alaya.

Kallen fell silent hearing Alaya's words. That's right, Otto was a genius and she had seen how great he could be especially at inventing. But what made her curious was what had made Otto want to extend his life so long. She wanted to ask more about Otto to Theresa (2016) but she realized that it would be a long talk, so she put it on hold for now.

“Next, let me introduce Murata Himeko, she is a Valkyrie as well as a teacher who teaches at St. Freya. Although she is a drunkard herself”

“Oi, I'm not a drunkard,” Himeko replied to Alaya's statement while giving everyone her usual smile, she however didn't notice the meaningful glances the people from 2018 were giving her.

“Next is a team that has three Valkryies in it, namely Bronya Zaychik, Raiden Mei, and Kiana Kaslana, students of St. Freya High and they have the potential to become the strongest Valkyrie team,”

“Oh my, that's quite an introduction there, Miss Alaya,” Mei said embarrassed.

“Of course we would be the strongest Valkyrie team,” stated proudly and confidently by Kiana, “With Mei's “ Beep” powers the three of us are unstoppable.”

While Kiana is lost on her own world, the others noticed the censoring of a word, whatever it is, it will probably be shown in the screen the others thought, while those who are left tried to figure out what thcensoreding means.

Those from the St. Freya's group however are currently disciplining Kiana as she almost let out a well guarded secret that should not be spread.

“Kiana-chan, I'm disappointed in you, do you want the others to hate me?” Mei asked.

“I'm really sorry Mei-senpai, I didn't mean to,” Kiana said downcast and tears falling in her eyes.

“Alright, I'll forgive you as long as you don't do it again alright?”

“Yes, Mei-Senpai,”

“They look cute together, don't you think Bronya,” Asked Himeko.

“The Bronya thinks that they should keep their PDA private,” Bronya says while her right hand is holding her chest feeling something she didn't know.

“Ahh, young love,” Theresa said longingly.

“What about that fox girl whom you kept talking about,” Himeko asked teasingly. 

“SHUT UP!” Theresa yelled embarrassed. 

While all of this is happening, Cecilia who had been staring at Kiana along with Sirin when she was introduced finally decided to speak up after letting them have their moment.

“Kiana?" Cecilia called out. Kiana (2016) who turned her attention to Cecilia feels a pleasant vibe when she hears her calling her name.

“H-Hi, Mama," said Kiana (2016) nervously. She had emotional turmoil raging inside her, on one hand she really wanted to meet Cecilia, a mother she has always wanted all her life. But on the other hand, when she saw Little Kiana there was an unfamiliar feeling coming into her, as if she didn't recognize the little girl when it should have been her. However when she turned to look at Sirin, she felt something, as if that girl is someone she knows but she forgot.

Cecilia then gave Little Kiana to Kallen which Kallen happily accepted and walked towards Kiana (2016), "Is that you, Kiana?”

“Yes, it's me”

Cecilia then stopped in front of her, and pulled her into a hug, "You've grown up.”

The warmth of the hug that made her comfortable hit Kiana (2016), all the uncomfortable feelings she had been experiencing earlier had disappeared the moment Cecilia hugged her, "He he he," Kiana (2016) returned Cecilia's hug happily.

After hugging each other for a while and before parting ways, Kiana (2016) started talking about many things with Cecilia.

Seeing all those scenes happening in front of them, Kiana could only look at Bianka with guilt, "Sorry for taking your place, Oneechan.”

Different from the reaction Kiana expected, Bianka giggled "Don't worry about it, you deserve it. Instead I am more worried for your younger self once she finds out the truth about herself.”

It was also something that was worrying her for quite a while, her younger self doesn't know that she is just a clone, and the mother in front of her was not her real mother. Seeing how happy her younger self was to meet Cecilia, Kiana thinks it's probably going to hurt her younger self a lot more when she finds out the truth about herself.

Just like the pain she had experienced before.

Although…

"She'll be fine," Kiana said in the end.

“Hm?”

“As long as she believes in herself and in her friends, believes in the relationships she has made, and in her efforts so far, I believe she will be fine," said Kiana with a small serene smile.

Bianka, who was silent for a moment, smiled and said, "You're right.”

After talking at length with Kiana (2016) and Theresa (2016) who also joined in the conversation, Cecilia returned to her seat.

“And then there's Fu Hua, I don't think I need to explain anymore but she is currently the class president of Kiana and her friends.”

“Next will be, Wendy, who is an A-Rank Valkyrie, she however retired when she couldn’t use her legs due to circumstances”

Wendy, who had been silent during the whole event, looked at Alaya, then at the other people looking at her. 

Eventually she nodded and waved at everyone in her wheelchair. Theresa (2016) looking at her old student, stood up and walked towards her. 

Wendy however was shocked that Theresa hugged her the moment she is in front of her.

“I'm sorry, Wendy, I failed to protect you,” Theresa (2016) sobbed while hugging Wendy.

Wendy meanwhile is confused as to why Theresa (2016) is acting like this, and then she noticed that Theresa (2016) had been looking at her legs with guilt in her eyes, as if she was the reason why she couldn't walk.

“O-oh, Principal Theresa, this is not in anyway your fault, an incident happened that made me lose my ability to walk,”

“Still, you're a student at St. Freya, you are still a part of my responsibility.”

“I know, Principal but you have to get use to this already you know.”

“I don't think I will ever get used to my students dying or getting crippled for life.”

“This conversation isn't going anywhere Principal,” 

“You know what, you're right, we aren't getting anywhere, how about you come with me then?” Asked Theresa (2016) who finally stopped brooding.

“Alright Principal as long as you finally stop being so broody.” Wendy said

“Alright then, let's go,” Theresa (2016) said while pushing the wheelchair.

The others just looked and watched them in sympathy being reminded that war against Honkai is not just some silly game where you fight and defeat monsters but also a life threatening occupation because there's a chance that you will not survive tomorrow or will be crippled like Wendy for the rest of your life.

Alaya saw the gloomy atmosphere and decided to continue so that they can get to the viewing part, “Next we have 2 S-Rank Valkyries, Bianka Ataegina, who is also known as Durandal the current strongest Valkyrie of her time and the leader of the infamous Valkyrie squad, the Immortal Blades, along with her partner the Vice President of the Immortal Blades, Rita Roseweise.”

“They both are S-ranked?" thought Lixue  looking at the two Valkyries with interested eyes. She herself was only an A-Rank Valkryie which meant that she was the weaker of the two.

Meanwhile Kira looked at the two in awe.

“Well, looks like we have strong juniors," Cecilia said to both Lixue and Kira.

Both Lixue and Kira gave a small smile, "Yes, you are right Cecilia-sama." Lixue said while staring at the two valkyries.

Just like Lixue and Kira, Cecilia also looked at the two Valkyrie Immortal Blades with interested eyes. But her gaze was more focused on Bianka, she didn't know why but she felt familiarity coming from her, maybe it's because of the nickname the strongest Valkyrie?

“Next I’m gonna introduce is Cocolia, she is an enforcer of Anti-Entropy.”

The Anti-Entropy Trio from 2000 stared at Cocolia with shock and surprised looks, they didn't remember they were gonna have Cocolia as a member, maybe a new member? That was all they could think of for now.

Tesla (2000) narrowed her eyes at Cocolia, seeing the elegant woman snort smugly at everyone already made Tesla (2000) dislike her. She wondered how she would allow that woman into the organization let alone be an enforcer.

“The last person on the 2016 list is none other than the infamous 500 year leader of Schicksal, Otto Apocalypse”

Suddenly from a very far corner of the room, seated a blonde guy with long hair. They just noticed him now that the light shone on his seat, although they do wonder why he's seated so far away from them, Kallen specifically. 

Many people looked at him in awe, those from the previous Era looked at him curiously, thinking of why he would need to live for such a long time.

While they didn’t notice it, there's a slight uprising of Honkai Watts within the seats of the current Era. Cecilia who first noticed this started consoling Sirin who is currently very angry at hearing the man who orchestrated her and her friend’s suffering so that her identity as a World Destroyer won't be revealed.

Those from 2018 also noticed this, but right now they're too busy trying not to glare at the asshole so that the others won't be suspicious of them.

While that was happening, on the other side Kallen asked, “Hey, Little inventor, how have you been?”

Otto for once looked nostalgic and answered, “Hello, Kallen, it's been awhile.”

“I'm doing fine, although I'm confused as to why you would extend your lifespan like that,” stated Kallen with a confused expression.

Otto for all of his dedicated life couldn’t bring himself to tell her, so he just asked to be patient as it probably will be shown on the screen.

Kallen looked at Otto thoughtfully and agreed that maybe the viewing would provide more answers. 

“Alright, fine, I guess I'll wait”

“That's all I ask, and you will know the full truth someday.”

“I'll trust you on that, little inventor.”

“Alright, sorry to interrupt but it's time to name those from the last timeline” 

Alaya's words interrupted the two of them, while both looked at the audiences who looked at both of them weirdly, especially those from 2018.

After that Otto just looked at Kallen while she was making her way back to her seat, ‘It's nice meeting you again if only for a short time, Kallen.’

“Alright let's start with 2018, starting with Susannah Manatt, who is a A-rank valkyrie on her way to be promoted to, and someone with a high potential to become an S-rank valkyrie.”

Susannah looked at the ground embarrassed not wanting to see the reaction of the audiences while slowly nodding her head at everyone.

“Next would be someone who has been hiding her presence for awhile, her name is Natasha Cioara or commonly known as Raven, she is a member of World Serpent.”

Several people (mostly those from the past) raised their guard at the name of that organization. Natasha pulled her hood deeper to hide her face, she was not pleased at all with how Alaya so just so casually revealed her presence, true name and identity to everyone  But since Alaya had already shown her the appearances of all the Flame-Chasers, she might as well forgive her.

"World Serpent?" ELYSIA asked tilting her head, she wondered if it was also the same organization as Schicksal and Anti-Entropy.”

"I can't explain it in full detail right now, but what is clear is that it's the same Anti-Honkai organization as Schicksal and Anti-Entropy.”

"Oh, I see…" ELYSIA said, nodding.

“Next is the Anti-Entropy Trio that you guys already know, Tesla, Einstein and Welt Yang, along with another person who is also an enforcer like Cocolia named Raiden Ryoma.”

The Anti-Entropy Trio from the year 2000 stares at their future selves. They were relieved that their future selves were okay, meaning that none of them had died in the Second Eruption disaster that was about to occur in their timeline.

Welt Yang (2000) Then thoughtfully looked at Sirin wondering if she turned to humanity if the evidence of them being alive were to be believed.

Mei (2016) meanwhile is currently staring at her father in shock, he's working with Anti-Entropy all this time, why couldn't he have visited her or at least sent her a letter? Many questions but so little answers. 

She was about to stand up and walk towards him but a hand was suddenly on her shoulder, “Mei-neesama, are you feeling OK,” Bronya (2016) asked in an emotionless voice, Mei however knew that deep inside that emotionless face is nothing but a worried Bronya.

“I'm fine, it's just like Kiana, I haven't seen father in a while and…ugh I'm such a mess”

“It's OK to feel down, but theBronya knows you'll get back up, you're a lot more stronger than Kiana, mentally” Bronya (2016) added.

“Thank you, for being here Bronya,” Mei (2016) said while hugging Bronya (2016), "you as well Kiana,” she then turned towards where Kiana was looking at them with jealousy.

Kiana (2016), on her part knows that she likes Mei-senpai (2016), no that's an understatement, she loves her so much, so while she didn't think of nothing at first when she saw Bronya (2016) consoling Mei-senpai (2016), the moment they hugged a tight feeling rose from her chest.

She knows, she is currently feeling jealous, she is not that naive when it comes to acknowledging her feelings, she is jealous that Bronya (2016) is hugging Mei-senpai (2016) but why does she also get the feeling that that isn't all, like she is also jealous that Mei-senpai (2016) is hugging Bronya (2016)?? 

“Nope, we're not going to that territory, Bronya is my rival and one of my best friends there's just no way I'm feeling that, nope” Kiana (2016) said to herself trying to convince herself. (Denial is a river in egypt)

Mei (2016) who had called her moments before called out to her again as if she's trying to convey that she also wants Kiana (2016) to hug her or them? “Brain please stop that, Mei-Senpai is my only beloved there's no way I'm having feeling for my rival”

Kiana (2016) then decided to just go and hug Mei-senpai and tried to avoid Bronya.

The adults in the room, could only look at the three teenagers thinking to themselves, “Ahh, young love,”

"Next are our two S-ranked, Valkyries of the Immortal Blades, Bianka Ataegina and Rita Rossweisse.”

Bianka gave everyone a small smile. In her heart she was quite sad and disappointed that she was not introduced by the name Kaslana. Alaya said that for now her identity as a member of the Kaslana family will be kept secret for a time being. She just had to be patient.

"Looks like we got some new Battlesuit, Durandal-sama," said Rita (2016), seeing both herself in the future along with Bianka.

"Yes, I wonder how powerful we are in just a two year gap." said Bianka (2016) with an interested glance at the Battlesuit she will wear in the future.

"Next let me introduce Li Sushang, just like Bianka and Rita, she is also an S-Rank Valkyrie of Schicksal.”

Sushang waved to everyone with a smile, she however didn't notice the shocked look that was being directed at her.

Susannah's eyes widened in admiration and ‘what is this feeling’ Susannah asked in her head while staring at the sight of Sushang, this was the first time she knew that there was a third Schicksal S Rank Valkyrie and the first time she's experiencing whatever feeling/emotion she's currently feeling. 

Meanwhile Cecilia and Lixue were stunned to find that there were three S Rank Valkyrie at the same time, that was way past the record set in their timeline.

Hearing the word S-Rank Valkyrie, Kiana (2016) is currently boasting that she would surpass all of them and become the strongest Valkyrie which Bronya (2016) only considered trivial to make them argue words, but as usual Mei (2016) had to separate them.

Theresa (2016) and Fu Hua (2016) could only sigh at the sight of the young Valkyrie while Himeko laughed. But they didn't miss their interested glances at Sushang.

“Next is someone who is very close to Bronya and a member of the Cocolia orphanage, an A-Rank Valkyrie, Seele Vollerei.”

“Seele/Seele!?”

Two people immediately reacted when they heard Seele's name, namely Bronya (2016) and Cocolia. The two of them looked at the girl with a look of surprise and longing, but then confused looks were thrown at her, wondering how she escaped the Sea of Quanta.

“Hi, Bronya-oneechan, Matushka," Seele greeted the two.

“S-Seele, is it really you?" Ask Bronya (2016), a note of concern in her voice.

"Yes, it's me.”

"B-But how? How did you get out of the Sea of Quanta?" Cocolia asked worriedly and curious. The question also took everyone by surprise because they know how dangerous the Sea of Quanta can be and Seele getting out of there is such a great feat, everyone then turned to look curiously at Seele.

“Same as before, that's the answer for later. You two can wait," Alaya said, cutting Seele off.

“Why can't it be answered now?" Cocolia asked who narrowed her eyes at Alaya in annoyance and impatiently.

“Why such a hurry? You all have had a very long time here, perhaps by seeing that scene in person you can understand more clearly by how she was saved rather than just using words.”

Cocolia was silent. Alaya is right, she didn't have to rush, the most important thing right now was that Seele was out and safe. The only question is how will she get out, she can't get that answer now and will have to wait, though she is wondering at how Seele can be a Valkyrie in Schicksal knowing that she wouldn't allow that.

In the middle of her contemplation, she realized something, "Did my plan work?”

That was what she thought, previously she had made a plan to help Seele get out of the Sea and it would be done when all the preparations were finished. Now after seeing Seele in this room she thinks that if her plan is successful, then that means…

Cocolia just smiled, satisfied.

Meanwhile Bronya (2016) had to resist the urge to talk more with Seele because of Alaya's words, she had a lot to say to her but she just needs to be patient for now.

"We'll talk later," Seele said to Bronya (2016) to which the gray-haired girl responded with a smile and a happy nod.

Both Kianas and both Meis who were silently watching them interact couldn’t help but have some thoughts in their head.

“Hm? So that is the Seele that Bronya keeps talking about,”  Mei (2016) mused she is aware of the girl's love for the other girl but if she played her cards right then maybe instead of a trouple it would be a quad.

Meanwhile both Kiana who are still in denial keep wondering on why they're feeling a tight feeling in her chest. 

“Next one will be, Theresa Apocalypse. Formerly known as the principal of St. Freya and S-rank Valkyrie of Schicksal, now she is the new Overseer Schicksal.”

Everyone outside of 2018 excluding the Previous Era group who didn't know anything about Schicksal was shocked and surprised to hear the news, they didn't expect Schicksal to have a new Overseer after Otto's long term in the office.

“O-O-Overseer!? I-Is that true!?" Asked Theresa (2016) who is shocked at her future self and terrified at the idea of leading an entire organization.

“Yes, for some reason Grandfather resigned and he appointed me as his successor," Theresa replied casually.

Otto, who hasn't spoken to anyone other than Kallen, looked at Theresa, pride showing in his eyes, “Ahh, looks like Theresa finally grew up, to think that you'll take my mantle as the Overseer…”

“Yeah, but I don't appreciate the amount of paperwork I had to deal with just because you resigned.” Theresa said, pouting at Otto.

“Mah, Mah, it's a part of being a leader Theresa,” Otto said cheekily 

“Next would be Siegfried Kaslana, father of Kiana Kaslana and Sirin,”

“Old man!?" Shouted Kiana (2016) from her seat.

“Yo, also I'm not an old man,” Siegfried immediately retaliated.

“Don't 'Yo yo' me! Where have you been and why do you look so messy!?”

“Hehehe, a lot has happened," said Siegfried laughing as he rubbed his head.

"Ziggy?”

Siegfried froze the moment he heard her voice, then he slowly turned towards Cecilia who called out to him, he forced a smile to hide his sadness and longing, "Hi, Cecilia.”

“What happened to you? Your appearance completely changed and gosh,- your arm!? What has happened!?" Cecilia shouted in worry as she took a look at her husband’s current self.

“Ah this," said Siegfried while he unscrewed his prosthetic arm, "a lot of things have happened in the past. But you don't need to worry, it's all over now and I'm fine.”

Siegfried said that with a smile, there was no coercion in his words as he was fine now. 

Cecilia could understand that Siegfried's smile wasn't a lie, after years of knowing each other she could tell all about her husband. Cecilia then gave him a gentle smile, "Okay, I understand.”

“Ahem, alright, I'll continue," Alaya said clearing her throat when she saw the situation was comfortable, "Next let me introduce Celine Kaslana, who is the adopted daughter of Siegfried.”

“Tch." Celine instantly clicked her tongue at those words, but she didn't do anything to refute the words. 

“W-What…?" Cecilia stuttered. She and a few others looked at Siegfried and Celine in turn, they were also curious about Celine's extraordinary resemblance to Kiana, "Anata, is that true?”

“I could tell you, but… Alaya?”

“Later.”

Cecilia just sighed, "Okay, we can talk about that later. For now, nice to meet you Celine," she said with a gentle smile at her future adopted daughter.

"Y-Yeah," Celine stammered.

"Pfft!" Kiana covered her mouth to keep from laughing seeing her twin sister stammer. The great HoV, the harbinger of doom, “The Honkai,” just stammered

"S-Shut up you!" snapped Celine whose cheeks flushed with embarrassment.

“hehehe, fine, fine, I'm sorry," said Kiana while giggling.

Sirin who is currently taking care of little Kiana along with Kallen, looked at Celine curiously, wondering why she felt familiar.

“Alright, next is none other than the great Ahem, SENTI” 

Everyone is looked at her and are surprised to see Senti's almost 100% resemblance to Fu Hua, meanwhile Senti just folds her arms and looks at Alaya with annoyance.

“What the hell is that kind of introduction!?" grumbled Senti secretly.

“Be patient, you will be introduced more fully later. Alaya did say she wanted to hide Herrscher's identity for now, right?" said Fu Hua reassuring Senti.

“I know, but still annoying.” Senti says while leaning on Fu Hua's shoulder.

"Next I will reintroduce is Fu Hua, but this time she has regained her 50,000 years worth of memories.”

Hearing that, Lixue immediately turned to Fu Hua wide-eyed, "M-Master!?" she said, the volume of her voice made the others think that she is screaming.

Fu Hua stared at Lixue in surprise for a moment before she gently smiled, there was a glint in her eyes that she was trying to hide. Then all of a sudden she jumped up from her seat and landed in front of Lixue, the master and disciple looked at each other for a momenr before Fu Hua pulled Lixue into her arms, startling the young valkyrie.

“M-Master?" Lixue stammered, her face bright red with embarrassment from being hugged in front of so many people.

"Sorry, but can we stay like this for a while?”

At that moment, Lixue felt that Fu Hua's hands that were tightly embracing her were trembling, seeing her master's shaking hands made her realize something must have happened in the future.

"I don't know what happened, but I am here now, Master," Lixue said softly as she returned Fu Hua's hug.

They hugged for a while, Fu Hua (2016) and HUA, didn't understand the meaning of their future selves' actions.

After a while, the two women released their embrace. Fu Hua looked at Lixue with a gentle gaze, "It's good to see you're doing well.”

“You too Master, we are 18 years apart but I'm glad you're doing okay." Lixue said with a smile.

Fu Hua's smile fell slightly hearing that but she quickly covered it up. However, someone finally decided to enter the convo, and that person is Fu Hua (2016).

"Uhm… what exactly happened?" she asked, unable to contain her curiosity any longer.

"Ah, it's only natural that you don't remember because you lost your memory. She is Lixue, Cheng Lixue, my disciple or rather our disciple," said Fu Hua introducing Lixue to her younger self.

"R-Really?" The younger Fu Hua asked Lixue in surprise.

“Yes, that's right, Master. I don't know why or how you manage to lose your memories but you have taught me many things in the past.” 

“Oh… I See, sorry for not remembering you,” Fu Hua (2016) said guiltily.

“There's no need to apologize, Master has lost her memories. I might confuse Master if I decided to approach her so I decided to remain silent.”

"I understand. Then nice to meet you… Lixue.”

“Nice to meet you too, master,”

Fu Hua just looked at her younger self and her disciple with a small serene smile, she was pleased and happy to see that their conversation was going smoothly. As she watched them, she felt someone approaching her.

“Hey~ Hua, do you remember me~” ELYSIA asked with her charming smile.

Fu Hua who just stared for a few seconds smiled, “Yes, I remember. I haven't heard your voice in such a long time, ELYSIA.”

"He he~, you can listen to your heart's content now.”

Fu Hua just chuckled before turning to her fellow Flame-Chasers, "Nice to meet you guys again too.”

"Yahoo Hua, wow you really look different," said PARDOFELIS surprised at how different this Fu Hua to their HUA.

“Different?" Fu Hua asked raising her eyebrows in confusion.

“You look so much mature now, Hua," EDEN said smiling.

“Hmm, Hua. You don't look as innocent anymore as you are in this one," said MOBIUS pointing at HUA.

"I-Innocent?" HUA stammered.

“Ignore MOBIUS," said SU before turning to Fu Hua, "But you really did change Hua, moreover from your expression, it seems like you don't bear the burden anymore.”

HUA stared at her older self intently and curiously, it's true as her friends said her older self had changed. She smiles a lot now.

“Well, a lot of things have happened both good and bad," said Fu Hua with a small smile.

“Ehem." Alaya cleared her throat to get everyone's attention, the signal enough to send everyone back to their seats.

However, before they could go back, Fu Hua had told Lixue that they could talk later before much to the girl's delight.

“Damn, this is longer than I imagined," Alaya moaned in her mind, "At this point the Will could’ve already defeated the 2 Goddesses and plunged the multiverse at war.”

“Next will be, yup the Greatest hero of humanity Kevin Kaslana who is the current leader of the organization World Serpent. Just like Fu Hua as I've said earlier, he managed to survive the Finality's attack. He is also the one who founded the house Kaslana to fight against the Honkai,”

Everyone's reaction was as expected, they immediately turned towards Kevin who was sitting next to Fu Hua. Kevin himself remained silent and jusr wore an apathetic expression.

Dr. MEI, SU, and KEVIN himself looked at Kevin in surprise, they were surprised because the clothes Kevin was wearing now were the clothes he wore at school.

“Kev-!”

"A-Ancestor/Ancestor!?”

Dr. MEI wanted to call Kevin but she was suddenly cut off by surprised screams from Kiana (2016) and Kallen, as they both stared at Kevin with wide eyes. 

"That's right, Kallen. Your Great Sire who was held with high respect by the House Kaslana for 50,000 years is none other than Kevin Kaslana, the person righg in front of you," said Alaya.

"R-Really!?" said Kallen breathlessly. This was great news for her, she along with her father upheld the Kaslana Oath very much, so meeting the Ancestor or Founder of the House Kaslana was the greatest gift of her life to the point she even forgot that she'll be executed.

"N-Nice to meet you, Great Sire. I am Kallen Kaslana, one of your descendants. As members of the House Kaslana, we have always uphold what you have been fighting for all this time," said Kallen in a respectful tone.

Kevin didn't know what to say but seeing Kallen held such high respect for him, at least he wanted to reply in kind, "Nice to meet you too, Progeny, you've done well in upholding the things that I've been fighting for," Kevin said with a small nod, making Kallen smile blindingly.

“Wait, wait, wait a minute! Does that mean all of the Kaslanas in this room are all of Kevin's descendants!?" ELYSIA asked who was very surprised.

"Excluding the adopted, then yes," Alaya said nodding at ELYSIA.

“EH!? Does that mean Master Kevin has a child in the future!?" PARDO screamed in astonishment.

“Yup, and I don't need to tell you who the mother is, do I?" said Alaya, grinning as hell.

Immediately, all members of the Flame-Chasers immediately turned to Dr. MEI. Dr. MEI's face immediately turned beet red the moment she understood the meaning of Alaya’s words, meanwhile KEVIN jusr turned his attention to an empty space to hide his mood.

“Waaah! MEI, you have a child. Congratulations! I'm so happy," said ELYSIA happily.

“This is very shocking news," said a shocked SAKURA.

“Ha ha. Indeed," said SU chuckling, feeling pleased and happy at his two friends.

“Hmm, so that's why these Kaslanas are similar to Kevin," said VILL-V while observing all the Kaslanas in the room.

"I think so too, White hair and blue eyes, those are all the characteristics of Kevin's appearance," MOBIUS agreed with VILL-V’s assessment. 

Meanwhile, Kallen was above the clouds. Not only did she meet the Founder of the Kaslana House, now she also met the ancestral mother, the Mother of the Kaslanas. 

After a while, MEI came out of her frozen state and gasped, as she ignored ELYSIA who was holding her hand and looked at Alaya with her face still red from the implications.

"H-How...!?”

Yes, how? That is the question that filled Dr. MEI's head, she and Kevin couldn't even hold hands, so there was no way they were having s-sex! O-Oh, she was still too embarrassed to even think about that. The point is that they shouldn't be able to have been able to have children because of Kevin's cold body condition.

“Let's stop the discussion for now, if I give you too many answers now there won't be any more surprises later." Alaya said.

Dr. MEI could only lower her head in disappointment, she wanted an answer but there was nothing she could do if Alaya had made up her mind like that. She turned towards Kevin, she wondered what had happened to Kevin who had lived for 50,000 years. She only wished him well.

"Now let's get to the final introductions. Let me introduce to you, The Strongest Trio, Kiana Kaslana, Raiden Mei, and Bronya Zaychik.” Alaya stated.

Kiana rubbed her head, slightly embarrassed by Alaya's introduction, as well as Mei and Bronya, "The Strongest Trio, huh. You're overdoing it, Eve.”

“I am only stating the truth, you three are the most powerful people here excluding Me, Cocoon and Kevin.” Alaya says not stuttering.

Everyone turned their eyes towards the Trio, they couldn’t believe that the three of them would become the strongest valkyrie. Those from St. Freya’s group looked at the three in awe, while Kiana (2016) just kept saying “I told you so,” while dancing.

Meanwhile Otto Apocalypse turned to look at K-423 with a satisfied expression that, if he's right and his plan for her managed to work out then saving Kallen is within his grasp.

“Oh right, the very last one I'll introduce to you guys is Cocoon,” everyone then turned to look at the small meatball sized Cocoon (He shrank himself again) in Kiana's head wondering what being it is and forming their own hypothesis.

“Alright everyone," Alaya told everyone, "With the introductions over, let's get into our main event. Let's watch and learn how another universe managed to stop the 1st Multiversal War.”

“This is a story of Hope and Despair,”

“Now shall we begin?”

*BGM starts: See you in the next world: Lyin*

Chapter Text

*BGM starts: See you in the next world: lyin*

The screen lit up showing the St. Freya High School in ruins as wisps of light in different colors were floating and flying as if they were going somewhere.

All the audience looked at the screen in surprise, being momentarily blind at the sudden light coming from it, however the moment the light receded they were shocked at the scene that they saw.

Those from the current Era and have an affiliation with the school all looked at the scene with fear as they were wondering what could've happened for the school to be in ruins.

Those from the previous era looked at the scene with sad looks, it seems that the Honkai has claimed another place to be its victims and if they even have a version in there, it looks like they were too late.

Kira, Kallen, and Lixue along with the Anti-Entropy trio looked at the scene in anger, and in sadness.

Meanwhile Cecilia probably has the most fear in her eyes out of all the people here, since she just met the teenage version of her daughter Kiana who is currently studying at the school that is currently in ruins on the screen, “Please, be safe Kiana…”

Kiana (2016) looked at the screen in horror, where was she in this? Why did this happen? Why did she, the one destined to be an S-rank Valkyrie, let this happen?

Theresa (2016) who is currently not trying to ask Alaya about what happened because she knows that it will probably be shown and couldn't take it anymore.

“Alaya… what are you showing us… what is this… why is the St. Freya high school in ruins…??”

Alaya, seeing the devastated look on Theresa (2016) , decides to answer her truthfully, “This is the universe or world that defeated Honkai in the first multiversal war.”

“You will see all the defeats, all the sacrifices that they had to take just to defeat, The Honkai God”

Those from the St. Freya group are just too shocked to react, but one thing is on their mind, what in the world could've created such destruction??

Mei (2016) meanwhile is in turmoil already thinking of what happened, and if she somehow lost control against her herrscher persona, and is the culprit of the current destruction.

“If you really think that I was the one that caused that then you are more naive than I thought,” the herrscher inside her mind spoke with arrogance.

“And what do you know, you are literally the cost of millions back during the nagazora eruption!” Mei spat back.

“FYI, that is what you want isn't it? For them to disappear and for you to be alone for all your miserable life. I just went ahead and gave you your wish.”

“Shut up!”

“I'm just here to say that since there are currently no thunderstorms happening then I, or you couldn’t be the culprit of what happened in there,” the herrscher reasoned.

Mei (2016) deeply thought of what the herrscher said and came to the conclusion that she might be right. Her powers are thunder. The most destruction she could cause is by summoning multiple thunderstorms across the world and possibly killing billions…

Mei (2016) couldn’t help but shiver at the thought while the herrscher inside her is impressed by how Mei (2016) describes her powers.

Otto seeing all this now realized how badly his experiment could go wrong and how it could have tons of casualties including his beloved granddaughter… However he has faith in her and will still proceed to continue awakening Void from K-423.

While that is happening, those from the future couldn’t help but shudder.

Those who are present and fought against Celine know how destructive she can be, but that even pales to what they are currently seeing right now.

Celine feeling some stares directly snaps, “If you think that is caused by me, think again. Back when I caused destruction it wasn't even that bad because I don't have the other gems, but this is… It's a lot worse.”

Einstein, who had been quietly forming her hypothesis, said, “What if, in this universe, Celine obtained all of the gems when she awakened in Kiana?” 

Everyone from the future turned to Einstein, their stares asking a question, ‘what do you mean?’

Einstein, seeing this, explained, “What if the Otto in this universe is a lot worse and deciding that Celine with just one authority isn't enough and decided to insert all the gems inside Kiana while she's being held captive.”

Siegfried hearing this couldn’t help but stand up but just like before with Otto, chains of judah appeared and restrained him in his seat.

“That son of a bitch, and I thought he couldn't get worse,” Siegfried, eyes furrowed, whispered while being restrained.

Kiana, Bianka and even Celine, seeing their father restrained, quickly went towards him and sent a questioning look at Alaya.

“It's just a precaution, so that no violence will happen,” Alaya said.

“Fine, but can you not restrain him anymore,” Bianka said while reassuring Siegfried.

Einstein then saw this as a good time to speak, “It is just a hypothesis, we don't really have good evidence supporting this unless we watch more.”

Siegfried, finally composed himself nods at Einstein. 

“Still seeing another universe which probably went through some of the things as us but worse is just…” Theresa said with a helpless expression.

Mei, Bronya, Seele and Kiana however have a feeling… This won't end on a happy note rather… This might be the end of an Era.

The others just stared at the screen hoping to find out what happened next, if the other valkyries managed to get there in time.

Still, they can only hope for this to end well and with knowledge to defeat the Honkai.

The scene then changed and showed Murata Himeko running towards the shadowed figure and raising her sword to attack, the figure just stood there as Himeko attacked her but the attack did nothing at all as beams of light shot through the sword breaking it. 

The scene then shifts to Himeko’s death. While standing as she held her sword as a cane, red wisps of light started to appear and fused together as one leaving Himeko's body.

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Only one word can describe the whole mood in the Theater.

Despair.

Those from the previous era are reminded of their old MAJOR in the past where they have to put her out of misery.

The Himeko from the current Era as well as the one on the Screen looks so identical to her. That already made them reminisce of when their MAJOR is still alive and hasn't been made a puppet of the Honkai.

Seeing another Himeko die even if it's not their MAJOR… It hurts… a lot especially that this Himeko died fighting as a human, not as a puppet of the Honkai.

However as of right now their feelings are not comparable to those from the current era. 

While the previous era are having their moment, those from the current era however…

While those from the 2000 are not as sad or hurt they do still feel sad because another person died fighting against the collapse.

Those from St. Freya are the most devastated and heartbroken. Seeing their beloved teacher and Major die in front of them even if it's on screen is traumatizing for them. 

Kiana (2016) is the one who is the most affected in this viewing, she just saw her mother figure (even if that woman is a drunkard and irresponsible sometimes) die. That really took a blow on her sanity. 

Kiana (2016) while sobbing and tears continue flowing through her eyes asked Alaya in a broken voice.

“Alaya… wh-where am I?? Why aren’t I there to protect Himeko??”

Alaya just looked at her in sympathy not knowing how to bring up that Kiana (2016) herself is the one that killed her mother figure.

“... It will come up, please just be patient, this is just the trailer, I will show the whole event later starting from the very beginning until the ‘end’”

Meanwhile Kiana (2016) just leaned on Mei's (2016) shoulder who is also having a breakdown, hugging her while pouring her emotion, Bronya (2016) joined them as well, as emotionless as she was her tears also couldn’t stop pouring out.

Meanwhile Theresa spoke her chest feeling heavy seeing her employee die, “Himeko…”

Himeko who herself isn't that much affected knowing that there's a chance that she'll one day be killed in the battlefield answered, 

“Theresa, you know that casualties are inevitable in war right? Besides, I'd rather die in the battlefield with honor than die in a death bed”

“Still…”

After the three of the students had their moment with each other, they immediately hugged Himeko together while Kiana looked at Himeko, eyes red from crying.

“I promise that I'll get stronger so that you won't have to die,”

The other two, still hugging Himeko, nod their head in agreement to what Kiana said.

Himeko, seeing all this, promised to her students with a gentle smile, “I promise I won't kick the bucket yet… not until I've made you three into an outstanding valkyrie.”

Fu Hua along with Wendy, also has tears in their eyes even though they're not as affected as the three, the two of them still have their fair share of memories with Himeko whom they consider their friend.

Meanwhile, Bianka (2016) and Rita (2016) are wondering where they are along with the other valkyries.

Otto for all the little good things he did, couldn't care less for the dead casualty.

Meanwhile those from the year 2018, while they have been dealing with this much better than the 2016 group, they still shed a tear to Himeko who died in honor fighting against the Honkai.

Kiana, who saw all the things that happened while Celine is in control couldn’t help but have a PTSD episode. She is currently shaking a lot.

Suddenly her left hand is held by none other than Seele while her left is held by Bronya. Meanwhile Mei is whispering in her ears, reassuring her that it's not her fault Himeko’s dead in their universe rather it's Otto’s.

After a while, finally Kiana calmed down though she is still a little bit unresponsive.

Kiana (2016) who saw her future self's action couldn’t help but wonder why she reacted like that.

However, after finally getting her bearings, Kiana looked to her right and saw Seele smiling at her, Kiana couldn't help but blush a little, next she saw Bronya on her left and that blush deepened, finally she noticed Mei hugging her from behind. That is the final straw, her face went beet red and was forced to shut down.

Those from 2018 couldn’t help but chuckle as they saw those four.

Fu Hua who has been silent for a while spoke, “Kiana really deserved better.”

Kevin, who is next to her, answered, “She does.”

Finally when Kiana woke up again. The audience then finally stopped talking and focused again after the screen started playing again. 

The next scene shows Theresa who was running towards the figure while hauling the 11th Divine Key, Oath Of Judah, using the chains, she threw one of the pointed blades towards the figure however just like before it ended up for naught as light beams destroyed it. 

And just like from before what followed is Theresa leaning on the Oath of Judah with a deep wound on her stomach as wisps of light colored green slowly formed around her body and fusing together as one and leaving her.

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The others are convinced that this battle will end in defeat for humanity.

The people from the Previous Era looked at the scene with an apprehensive look wondering where they are and where the backups are.

Lixue and Kira, stared at the scene with fear and in their eyes, two outstanding valkyrie just died and one of them holds the Divine Key weapon-Oath of Judah, “Just what kind of Herrscher is that world dealing with…??”

Cecilia meanwhile just stared at the screen she knew… That Theresa might die there considering an A-Rank has been easily dealt with… But seeing it with her own eyes… Cecilia is happy that Little Kiana is sleeping right now cause she didn't want to subject her into that too early in life.

Those from St. Freya, let's just say that right now their morale and mood are crumbling so fast right now.

First their beloved teacher, now their principal… this couldn’t be worse than it currently is…

Theresa (2016) who saw herself die, never felt so disconnected from those around her. She knew that there would come a day where her luck ran out and die on the battlefield. However seeing and knowing aren't the same things.

Suddenly she was hugged from behind by a crying Kiana (2016), “Aunt Teri… You won't die right? You won't die like that Aunt Teri on the screen right??”

Theresa who snapped out of her episode looked at the crying Kiana (2016). 

“Shh, Don't worry I won't kick the battle yet, not until you become a full fledged valkyrie including Mei and Bronya,” Theresa (2016) said as tears flowed out from her eyes.

Cecilia who is carrying a sleeping Little Kiana decided to give Kiana to Sirin, then she walked towards Theresa (2016), and with no words spoken just hugged her along with her daughter.

Fu Hua, Himeko, Mei and Bronya just stayed silently grieving while letting the family have their moments.

Otto Apocalypse, saw his granddaughter die… He was about to stand up and demand why hasn't he appeared to protect her when suddenly he remembered the conversation from those of the future, this could be his fault… he knows that he would do anything just to revive and give Kallen a second chance… but to see his granddaughter die just for the sake of his goal… 

But then he remembered that his granddaughter is alive in the future, whatever happened in this universe wasn't as bad as the other one. Otto then smirked, hiding his anguish when he saw Theresa die, his plan will still proceed as is.

While this is happening, those from the future sake things have also happened but a lot worse, while they all experienced a lot of hardships, that doesn't make them all numb.

Kiana, who is having a mental breakdown seeing her second mother figure die on the screen and possibly might be her fault if things did happen the same as their universe.

Mei kept reassuring her but words fell from her ears.

Bronya and Seele could only hug her as Mei kept her thing.

Siegfried along with Bianka and Rita are hugging Theresa as she sobs.

Welt and those from Anti-Entropy along with the rest of the valkyries just stared at them with sympathy, meanwhile Senti had enough.

“Oi! Alaya, you said that we will watch so that we could have knowledge against the Commander, but why the hell are you showing us this!? Are you trying to lower our Morale??”

The others agreed and started to scream at Alaya asking why?

Alaya having had enough of this decided to use her authority as the Overseer, “ALL OF YOU, SHUT UP”

“CAN'T YOU SEE HOW HARD IT IS BEING AN OVERSEER? DO YOU KNOW HOW MUCH RISK I'M TAKING JUST TO MAKE SURE YOU GUYS ARE PREPARED?”

“...can't you guys see how much it hurts me to show you all this? I had to show this because it is an important event, not because I want to hurt you… Was it a mistake to depend on you …”

The others looked at Alaya, finally understanding why this has to happened, they all looked at her with guilt in their eyes as they now know how much this Overseer is risking just for them to have a chance.

Kiana (2016) who is one of the people who complained just looked down on the floor while apologising to the Overseer.

“... as long as you guys understand.”

The others could tell how much their action had hurt the Overseer and could only look at her with guilt in their eyes.

“Let's just start again…”

ELYSIA, one of the people who didn't scream and blame Alaya at all, decided to leave her seat and go sit next to Alaya.

Alaya, seeing her actions, asked her, “Are you here to pity me?”

“No, I'm here to cheer you up,”

“Heh, you really live up to your name,”

“Of course~”

The screen then once again starts resuming.

The scene changes, now showing both Seele and Bronya, both looking down at the field around them. 

Suddenly they both noticed a giant hammer about to smash them, Bronya who is quick to react quickly summoned a mecha named project bunny to protect them. 

However project bunny himself couldn't handle the force and weight of the hammer, damaging it severely. 

Seele, seeing a slight opening against the figure (who everyone is sure that it's a herrscher), summoned her scythe and tried to attack. Nevertheless it's all in vain as the herrscher is much faster than her and stabs her with a spear before she can even land a hit.

As Seele’s body fell and was about to hit the ground, Bronya tried to catch her but before she could Seele turned into particles/dust, the wind scattering them away.

…

Those from the current era stared at the screen the moment they saw both Seele and Bronya, the others already knew what would be the outcome and couldn’t help but look at the Quad in remorseful look.

The quad who was hugging each other looked at the screen in despair knowing that they were the next casualties, Kiana, who was so enthusiastic before, looked at the screen with tired eyes knowing that she is probably the culprit in all of this.

The previous era just looked at them in pity, the fact that they were so young didn't make it any better.

Those from the year 2016 just looked at the screen in agony, some of them already knew what the outcome would be, however some of them like Kiana kept convincing herself that if she were there, that would never happen. And that she would not let that happen in this universe.

Bronya for her part still looked expressionless as ever but deep down she is currently in despair. Seeing both herself and Seele could only mean that they are the next victims, the next to die.

Cocolia was in tears, she might be an evil woman she'll admit that, but seeing her own children in the battlefield and is about to fight the herrscher, who single handedly defeated someone who turned down the title of S-rank valkyrie… She couldn't handle it.

And then they saw how the giant hammer is about to crush the two teenagers, some couldn’t even look at the screen because of the brutality, however they also saw how a mecha which is being controlled by Bronya showed up and managed to block the incoming attack, surprising them and giving them a little hope. 

However, it all immediately went to drain as the project bunny was severely damaged. As the screen showed Seele summoning a scythe which surprised many people and those from the previous era because of her identical looks with the old herrscher of death. 

Then she jumped into the fray and tried to attack the Herrscher only for it to fail as the Herrscher is much faster than her and stabbed her with a spear.

…

“SEELE/SEELE!” 

Both Bronyas screamed, Bronya (2016) then immediately got up and ran towards the Quad and hugged Seele who was also being hugged by Bronya.

Both Mei and both Kiana just watched the scene letting the three of them have their moment.

Suddenly another pair of arms wrapped around the three, surprising them. They then looked behind them and saw their Mutashka who was also crying. 

“Mutashka…”

The others couldn’t help but shed a tear for the family of four in front of them. (Except Otto cause he's a bitch and still hasn't had his character development)

All of this happened while the scene of Seele falling down and Bronya trying to catch her but only to fail as she became particles… 

“You know…” Raiden Ryoma said looking at the kids with a heartbroken look, “after all this we definitely need to have the kids get therapy.”

All of them, even Otto agreed, as he thinks that his precious Theresa really needed therapy after seeing herself die on screen.

Siegfried then replied in a tired and broken voice, “Even all of us adults need therapy after this,” then he realized that, “The therapist will probably need their own therapist because I doubt that they can handle all the baggage we all have,”

Theresa, who currently has tired eyes, stared at him in a deadpan expression, “You think?”

The audience fell silent as the scene continued.

The scene shifts showing Mei who is looking at Bronya despair in her eyes, meanwhile Bronya just looked at her softly as if this will be her last goodbye. 

She then looked at the Herrscher and maxed out all the strength her Mecha has and attacked Kiana, however that still isn't enough as the Herrscher created a field in front of her stopping the attack. 

And then the screen shows wisps of white light appearing and fusing as one and leaving the screen.

“Mei-senpai…” Kiana (2016) whispered looking at the screen, heartbroken seeing her beloved Mei go through all of this.

“Kiana-chan… Don't worry I'm here, that won't happen in our future.” Mei (2016) said, guilt in her eyes as she couldn’t do anything.

The members of the Cocolia Orphanage looked at the screen in despair knowing that Bronya is next and could only stare terrified as they saw the acceptance in Bronya's eyes.

Kiana is currently being comforted by Mei, but it really isn't doing much as she is forced to watch who could possibly be her other self murder all her friends.

Fu Hua (2016) also has tears flowing through her cheeks continuously, as she thought that this is probably all her fault and that she is too powerless to stop it.

She had already guessed that the herrscher was Kiana or Sirin inside her, however what could have possibly happened to her to awaken…

The adults just looked at the screen wondering where the adults were, and why they hadn't been showing up. 

And then they saw how Bronya put all her remaining strength in her attack but still couldn't hit her. All these children who are forced to war just because the adults couldn't handle it…

They then see the wisps of light again appearing, while others think nothing of it, those who are scientists and know movies know that those lights will be important.

Scientists and researchers have already started making a hypothesis thinking of what it could be, while those with such simple minds came to the conclusion that they are “ souls ” leaving their body as they went to heaven or wherever they are going.

Otto Apocalypse, who also believed in the soul theory, knew how significant they might be in the future, so he took note of it in the back of his head.

The scene then changed again, showing Mei slowly walking to a pile of rubble where the Homu plush landed when Bronya died.

As she walked, thunder clouds started to appear, rain started to fall as if they were synchronized with Mei's current emotions.

The herrscher looked confused and wondered how they came to be, as she doesn't have control over thunder.

Everyone looked at Mei, their individual Mei in sympathy and pity as they couldn't imagine what she's feeling right now.

Mei (2016) just cried, wondering why she is so weak to even protect her classmates, friends, and her teachers.

Suddenly she is hugged by Kiana (2016) along with Bronya (2016) who just moved away from the members of the Cocolia Orphanage, as they let her have her emotions unleashed.

It's the same thing currently happening in 2018, as both Kiana and Bronya hugged Mei, Seele couldn’t come because Cocolia is still hugging her.

Raiden Ryoma couldn’t help seeing her daughter, tears falling down, suddenly he stood up and slowly walked towards each individual Mei hugging them and telling them that it's alright, he's here now, and he won't go away.

Dr. MEI stared at the screen, not even nothing her friends were calling her. However what did finally get her attention was KEVIN's familiar cold hands.

“MEI, are you OK?” KEVIN asked, concerned.

“I'm ok, KEVIN, it's just seeing your alternate self go through a lot is just…”

“Too much, MEI,” SU interrupted, “Nobody would be fine after just seeing their alternate self go through so many hardships and lost so many loved ones,”

“You're right SU, maybe I'm being too harsh on myself,” 

“It's a valid reaction MEI, even I and the others would react just like you, and possibly some might even react a lot badly you know,” SU says while looking at PARDO.

Suddenly they noticed a man who looks a lot like MEI coming towards their seat.

After a while the man stops at a good distance asking MEI a question, “It's safe to assume that you're my daughter right?”

MEI who looked at him longingly could only nod, “Yes, I am father…”

Ryoma then suddenly hugged her, “You've done well, my daughter, to be able to lead a group so powerful to defeat the Honkai.”

Meanwhile, MEI just cried silently at his shoulder as she hugged him back.

Those from the current Era looked at them with soft smiles on their faces.

Suddenly their moment was interrupted as a loud thunder was heard from the Screen.

However what they didn’t notice is that Honkai Watts started to slowly rise up them coming from the 2016 group

Alaya, who noticed this cursed under her breath, “Fuck, I can't have them erupting here.”

Then she stood up, ELYSIA who was next to her looked at her in surprise asking her where she would go.

Alaya then looked back at ELYSIA, and told her, “I forgot to make this room eruption proof, I gotta go now before an awakening of a herrscher happened.”

ELYSIA herself looked at Alaya in shock wondering why herrscher would appear here, but decided to trust in Alaya that she would handle it.

As everyone watched in confusion as to why the Herrscher looked so confused at the sight of thunderstorms around her. 

Those who are from 2016 and 2018 had their eyes widened as they saw that there can only be one person to generate those thunderstorms and it is none other than the current thunder herrscher, Raiden Mei.

“Mei-senpai… do you think…” Kiana asked, concerned for Mei.

“Yes, Kiana-chan, I think we know who is currently the one generating those pure Honkai made thunderstorms.”

“Looks like we're gonna have our rematch, huh,” Kiana says laughing slightly.

“Yeah, but I think I'm gonna lose this time to Kiana-chan,” Mei said with a soft smile.

Those from 2016 just looked at Mei (2016) as she is currently generating Honkai Watts. They know who's the one generating those thunderstorms and they could only watch in hope that Mei didn't succumb in her Herrscher Persona.

Kiana (2016), along with Bronya (2016) is still hugging her and reassuring as she is still in her episode.

They then focused on the Screen again not knowing of the impending eruption that is about to happen. 

Suddenly she noticed a spike of Honkai coming from below, when she looked down, she saw Mei picking up the Homu plush, tears flowing in her eyes as her body shook while hugging the plush.

The others looked concerned the moment they felt the sudden shift on the screen, it's like whatever is happening in the environment on the screen can be felt in the theatre.

They also felt the Honkai spike within them, they wondered if it's a feature from the theatre or much worse. or there is something a lot more.

By now those from 2016 really are getting worried as Mei (2016) isn't acting as herself, even though she's ignoring both Kiana (2016) and Bronya (2016).

Meanwhile in 2018 they Felt the sudden shift in the surroundings, and then when they tried to find where it's coming from, they were surprised to find out that it's coming from Mei (2016).

“Mei-senpai…” Kiana spoke to Mei in her mind.

“Don't worry Kiana, It's only a matter of time before my identity as a herrscher is revealed.” 

“It's just that I didn't expect that it would be revealed by my past self…” Mei replied as she gets ready to intercept Mei (2016) if she ever goes out of control.

Suddenly, the Honkai started hitting in dangerous levels as Electricity/Lightning started forming around Mei, and then as if in tune with her emotions, the thunderstorms above them grew stronger.

All of them grew alarmed as they saw purple lightning start to form around Mei.

Those from the previous era stared silently on screen, while looking back at Dr. MEI and the other two Meis

Then PARDO spoke what is currently on their mind. “Umm, do you guys think that MEI-san is the herrscher of thunder…?”

“The question is if she were, why hasn't he destroyed the world yet??” KEVIN asked coldly, not at all believing that herrschers could retain their humanity.

“KEVIN…” HUA says knowing that he became like that because of the incident where he tried to save HIMEKO but only ending up in a large number of casualties because KEVIN took too long to decide to finally put HIMEKO out of her misery.

“If I were to be a herrscher, I’ll trust you KEVIN to put me out of my misery.” Dr. MEI says with a gentle smile knowing that KEVIN won't let her be a killer of millions.

Meanwhile the scientists of the previous era looked at both the current era Meis in wonder if they have already erupted becoming thunder herrscher or they're not the thunder herrscher and it's just their counterpart.

Those from the Anti-Entropy (2000) looked at the two herrscher of thunder not knowing they're herrschers, wondering if they were a herrscher fighting for humanity. 

Cecilia and Sirin both looked at Mei wondering if she's also like Sirin and was chosen by God/Honkai.

While those from 2016 are hoping that her counterpart didn't succumb to Honkai. Raiden Mei (2016) herself is currently within her mind having a conversation with her herrscher self.

“Looks like you have finally decided to embrace your herrscher side huh,” The herrscher stated.

“If I couldn't save and help the others knowing that I could probably do something about it if i had just used my powers then how can I even hope to achieve holding myself back,”

“I'll do anything, even as I become the very being that I hate, as long as I can save Kiana and the others I don't care anymore” Mei said in confidence 

“... I see, you finally managed to grow a spine…” The herrscher said, her eyes going soft.

“After this… you'll never heard from me again”

“Wait, what do you mean???”

“I'm you, I'm the personification of your desire. The very thing you're trying to lock at the very back of your mind and heart. The moment you accepted who you were and what you are now, means that I have no purpose to be here anymore,”

“Raiden Mei, the true Herrscher of Thunder and the Lightning Empress. Rejoice as you finally completed your whole self” The Herrscher said as she slowly became particles scattering all throughout the mindscape. 

Mei who is shocked by everything she learned just looked at the mindscape, a serene smile slowly forming in her face while saying, “Thank you for protecting me all this time.”

As she slowly got back on the field of consciousness, the others looked at her with worried looks and she just smiled and told them, “Tadaima.”

The others not having a clue just said, “Welcome back”

Those from the 2018 however noticed the uncontrolled Honkai becoming more controlled wondering what just happened, while those who are Herrschers know that Mei (2016) has finally accepted her identity thus becoming a true Herrscher.

The Herrscher seeing this, finally knows who and what the culprit is, as Mei suddenly exploded with electricity.

“AN ERUPTION!?”

Many people screamed, they already couldn't even defeat one herrscher, two of them at the same time might just cause the end of the world.

Those from 2016 are scared, they didn’t know what to do if Mei (2016), succumbed to Honkai. 

Mei (2016), just smiled knowing what would happen next will shock them.

Mei then suddenly looked at the Herrscher in anger, her eyes changing as a star formed in the middle.  

The others couldn’t believe what they are seeing, Raiden Mei, the Herrscher of thunder, a puppet of the honkai, is looking at the other herrscher in hostility instead of teaming up with her.

Those from the previous era are shocked, as the very foundation of their knowledge breaks down as they see a Herrscher look at another with so much hostility in their eyes.

Those who are valkyries of the current era who don't know about the current era herrschers are also shocked as to how a Herrscher could still retain their humanity and fight against the Honkai.

The Anti-Entropy trio (2000) meanwhile looked at the girl in a positive light as she didn't become a puppet of the Honkai, and she became someone like Welt Joyce who fought for humanity. 

Sirin along with Cecilia looked at the girl in awe.

While those from the 2016, couldn’t help but celebrate as Mei didn't succumb to Honkai, but rather the Honkai succumbed to her.

Mei (2016), herself looked at the screen with a smirk knowing now she has a fighting chance against that thing that killed all of her loved ones. (poor mei didn't know)

Those from 2018 however knew that the fight had just begun and that even if Mei can now use her Herrscher powers doesn't mean that she'll win.

The Herrscher then took this as a sign of hostility and attacked Mei. Mei seeing this formed her own Herrscher Wings made up of Lightning and flew towards the Herrscher.

“GO MEI-SENPAI, KICK THEIR ASS!!” Kiana (2016), says cheering Mei on the screen.

“So this is the power of the fully controlled powers of a thunder herrscher,” Otto thought to himself in awe as he saw that Mei on screen is currently using the thunderstorm to strengthen herself and use it to attack the opposing Herrscher.

Meanwhile, those from the past excluding both 2018, 2016 along with the Anti-Entropy group from 2000 with Cecilia's group, weren't that much surprised as they have Non-hostile herrscher(s) with them.

However, Kallen and those from the previous era are currently having an existential crisis as they just saw a newly awakened herrscher fight for her friends as she attacked the enemy Herrscher with all her might.

The knowledge that someone can retain their humanity even after being made a puppet just isn't possible, many of them thought to themselves that if it's possible then…

“This can't be real…” KEVIN muttered, everyone hearing it. “It's impossible, Herrschers are enemies of humanity, they couldn’t and wouldn't be able to retain their humanity… ever,” Eyes cold as he looked at the screen believing that it's just a coincidence, and that both Herrschers are fighting over who gets the right to destroy the world.

“KEVIN…” Dr. MEI said her tone was heartbroken because of how much they have gone through.

The others from the previous era agreed with KEVIN, Dr. MOBIUS saying their current hypothesis, “I believe that Mei, no, the Herrscher of thunder is fighting against the Herrscher for the right of destroying the world.”

“We tried, tried so hard to save one of our Major who became a Herrscher, but all our efforts were in vain and the casualties only grew as we took too long to decide to finally put her out of her misery.” HUA said while looking down with a miserable face.

Meanwhile those at the current era felt pity for the past people, those from the Anti-Entropy Trio then tried to speak up and tell them about the first herrscher but no voice came.

Confused they tried to ask Alaya but she isn't there, suddenly a loud voice came from the speaker saying, “No spoilers, let the others figure out,”

The previous era then looked confused as to why Alaya said that, while those from the current era grumbled at how they couldn't clear the name of the Herrschers who fought for humanity.

Meanwhile, in 2016, Kiana (2016) almost stood up and gave the guy a lesson but she was held back by Mei (2016).

“Calm down, Kiana-chan, they don't know,” Mei (2016) reasoned

“They also said that they tried to do what you did with Mei, but it didn't work out for them,” Bronya (2016) added.

Kiana (2016) just slumped knowing that her best friends were right.

Those from 2018 just looked at Kevin with eyes full of pity and sympathy.

“Don't worry, I changed my mind the moment I saw the memories of the first Herrscher, Herrschers could retain their humanity and fight for humanity.” KEVIN smiled while looking at his past self who had yet to find out how wrong he was.

The fight slowly dragged on as each of them clashed higher and higher until they reached space where everyone could see Earth which is covered in thunderstorms all around as if God decided to reenact the event where he flooded the world. 

However, what is the most alarming thing is that a Honkai deadspot appeared at the surface of the Earth, signaling the end of the world.

Everyone just stared at the screen in awe and fear as they realized just how powerful these two herrschers are.

Mei (2016) looked at the screen and instead of fear she felt confident and proud knowing if she got stronger, she could probably do something like that.

Mei meanwhile looked at herself in slight fear, as she saw just how powerful Herrschers in that world were compared to theirs. It's not just her who felt these emotions, almost all those from 2018 looked at Mei on screen in either awe or fear.

“If this is how strong the Herrscher of thunder in that universe is… What about the other Herrschers??” Li Sushang asked, sweat falling down on her cheek.

Everyone in 2018 just stared at her, thinking of the implications of what she said, if it were true then…

Oh shit.

We're fucked.

Then they saw the Honkai deadspot on Earth which is like a target cross made up off Honkai Energy, those from the previous era looked at it wondering what it could mean, while those from 2018 looked at it alarmed and in despair knowing that a deadspot appearing indicates the end of the world.

Suddenly Kiana panicked seeing the Honkai Spot appearing, “No… It can’t be!?”

Those who aren’t from 2018 looked at Kiana in worry and wonder as to why she would panic after seeing the cross.

Mei, Bronya along with Seele went and tried to comfort Kiana but it’s currently not working right now. She saw her alternate self destroy the world… with deadspot appearing as the evidence she could no longer deny it… She destroyed the world, killed all of humanity…

Meanwhile the Cocoon in her head finally decided to comfort its champion in her mind.

[Kiana, calm down, it’s not you on the screen, you’re here along with your friends and you saved humanity along with them.]

“But-”

[No buts Kiana, Do you wanna know my hypothesis?]

“What do you mean? Y-you have a hypothesis?”

[What if it’s not you that’s destroying the world there, but rather Bianka?]

…

While the Cocoon talked with Kiana in her mind, those who are not from 2018 asked why she reacted like that, with Cecilia along with those from 2016 who are the most worried about their friend, student, loved one, etc.

Kevin then decided to answer his body stiff which is noticed by those from the previous era, “The reason why she reacted like that is because of the cross or something called deadspot,”

Fu Hua then decided to continue to spare her friend from bad memories, “It shows as an indication as the end of the world and all humanity dead”

The others looked at them in horror at what this implies as well as what this means for the other world.

Meanwhile Dr. MEI asks Kevin while thinking of something, “Kevin… does that mean…?”

Kevin answered voice strained, “That the deadspot occurred when our era ended, yes”

Those from the previous era just looked at him, unreadable expressions in their faces.

Then Kiana (2016) who is worried about her future self asked, “If it only appeared in that era then why would I react like that?”

The others caught this question, and looked at those from 2018 expectantly waiting for them to answer, after a while Welt Yang, the sovereign of Anti-Entropy told them, “Just hours earlier in our timeline, a Honkai deadspot can be seen from the skies as well as from space.”

The others were surprised finally understanding why Kiana had reacted like that, they then suddenly remembered its implication and those from the current era excluding the 2018 group have their eyes full of despair.

The others tried to ask what happened as for a Honkai deadspot to appear but before they could they were suddenly interrupted by a large intake of air that had come from Kiana as they saw her finally gain her bearings.

The moment the Cocoon told her its hypothesis, Kiana suddenly got back and almost threw up at the idea that her sister could be the destroyer of the world… and that she might not exist in that world.

Those from 2018 looked at Kiana with worried expressions and asked what the Cocoon told her.

However the moment she said what the Cocoon told her, everyone just stared at her in sympathy.

The very thing that you might not exist in another world/universe doesn’t really bother them, but they are more worried for Kiana because knowing that it isn’t your alternate self out there that is also a clone who claimed Kiana’s name and will but rather your it’s the original will take a blow in your mental health.

Bianka then walked towards Kiana and hugged her reassuring her that even if the Kiana on screen is the original, it’s still her alternate self as she has claimed the name and identity of Kiana Kaslana. 

While it isn’t really effective, Kiana managed to calm herself down and just hugged Bianka back.

Those from 2016, especially Kiana (2016) and Kianka (2016) are confused seeing this.

Meanwhile Siegfried, who also dragged Celine, decided to join the hug telling them that it doesn’t matter if they don’t exist in another universe, because in here they exist and he couldn’t ask for anymore daughters.

Suddenly the screen started again, getting their attention.

The screen now shows the figure (herrscher) along with Mei who came to a stand still, it seems that Mei couldn’t fight anymore, as the herrscher used her hand to move Mei’s hand away, she then used her hand to choke Mei, as she does she had a flashback of her making the herrscher tear herself. 

…

Those in the theatre have varied expressions, those from the previous era are pained that Mei died but they are happy as well because she will not be the one to destroy the world. However they are quite confused by the sudden flashback and the tears flowing in the eyes of the victorious herrscher.

Meanwhile Dr. MEI is currently running a hypothesis that only she knows, Herrschers could retain humanity, the fact that those from the current era looked grumbled when they claimed that the herrschers couldn’t retain humanity is already evidence in itself.

Cecilia along with the other valkyries from her era and Sirin looked at the girl with different expressions, Sirin looked at Mei, her eyes wide and admiration coming from her as the girl fought until the very end. Cecilia and the valkyries however don't know what to express as they didn’t know if Mei really did fight for her friends or for her right to end the world.

Those from 2016, looked at the screen and Mei (2016) with a look of devastation in their eyes. It seems that even Mei with the power of a Herrscher couldn’t defeat the Herrscher who they, along with the others, decided to name Herrscher of the End. 

Kiana along with Bronya looked at the devastated Mei who didn’t expect to lose, just hugged her, promising her that they’ll be stronger so that she won’t have to be alone and so that they won’t be a burden for her.

Himeko, along with Theresa, Fu Hua and Wendy, stared at the three children vowing to themselves that the girls won’t have to go through such things as long as they were here.

However they are also confused as to why the Herrscher would have tears in its face while choking Mei.

Fu Hua (2016) who knew of the K-423 situation immediately had her eyes widened, could it be… Has Sirin awakened and she was too late…? The fact that the Herrscher had teared up because of a memory of Mei means that maybe Kiana is fighting in their consciousness.

Otto Apocalypse looked at the screen, in wonder, even if Raiden Mei didn’t win in the fight, the fact that it showed her potential as a world destroyer is already valuable to him, imagine an infinite electric source for schicksal. Otto couldn’t help but laugh, it seems that this viewing is providing him a lot of info, as well as entertainment.

Those from 2018 who already knows what the conclusion will be, just looked at the screen with a helpless look, as they know none of them could fight that Herrscher, with the exception of Kevin, Fu Hua in her Garuda Form, Kiana, Mei, Bronya, and probably Bianka.

“Mei-senpai…” 

“Shh, Kiana-chan, I already said it isn’t your fault.” 

“Idiotka, Mei-oneesama is right, stop blaming yourself”

Seele just nods agreeing with them while hugging one of her arms.

Kiana just looked at the three of them, butterflies can be felt in her stomach.

“What is this feeling?”

The Cocoon just facepalmed mentally at it’s successor’s obliviousness, though not fully because she recognized her feelings for Mei long ago.

The screen then suddenly shows the Herrscher using a final attack that destroyed the world and made humanity extinct. After showing how the world was destroyed, the scene shifts to what looks like the world but the difference is, is that it’s not yet ended.

Everyone stared, fear in their eyes as they saw the Herrscher of the End use its final attack destroying the whole world. Others cried, others swore that they wouldn't let that be the ending, Others (ehem otto), wouldn’t let that happen while they still haven’t achieved their goal.

However, they were surprised when the scene changed to a planet that hasn’t been destroyed, in the contrary of everything they have seen before.

The screen then shows two wisps of light that are colored purple and orange that are falling from space, as they near the ground; however they both disappeared the moment a hand seemed to touch them. The camera shifts showing a young girl who is in Senba Academy uniform as she walks towards another day at Senba Academy.

Those who are scientists and researchers looked at the screen in wonder as to how those wisps are important.

The others from the previous era, with the exception of the scientists and researchers along with ELYSIA, as well as with the current era with the exception of 2018 and some of those from 2016 think that everything they have seen is a prophecy, probably a prophecy that is seen by that High School girl who they think will have an important role in stopping what happened earlier.

However, those from 2018 along with Otto Apocalypse and the researchers of the previous era and the 2000 scientists think it’s too big of a coincidence for it to be a prophecy, because their hypothesis; the wisps are souls of those who are dead, appeared in this new and not-destroyed world.

Dr. MEI along with Otto Apocalypse hypothesized that the world returned back to its original state, restarting the entire world or universe.

Meanwhile Dr. MOBIUS, VILL-V, and the other scientists and researchers disagreed saying that some of humanity may have survived and they managed to create a new era.

Others started to take sides on which hypothesis is correct, many chose the second one, afraid that what happened earlier was real. While fewer chose the first one because of how it’s the more rational one.

SU then states, “Everyone, let’s stop picking sides and just watch, so that we can come to a conclusion.”

Einstein (2000) nods at SU saying, “It doesn’t matter which one is right because all of what we saw happened in another universe not ours.”

Meanwhile those from 2018 just looked at Einstein (2000) with a deadpan expression knowing that, it could’ve happened to them as well if Celine wasn’t stopped.

Those who are very affected by the viewing are still in their hug pile, mainly: The quad from 2018, along with the trio from 2016, some are also very affected by what they saw but it really isn’t comparable to the main cast.

Suddenly they were interrupted by Alaya who is now finished with her Herrscher proof room saying, “So… how is it?”

The others just stared at her with a tired expression, “Out of all the things you’ll show us, why start with that,” Siegfried asked tiredly, the video took too much toll on his emotional and mental health.

Alaya then answered truthfully, “That’s just a trailer… you guys will see much worse as we move, remember… this is a story of finding hope in the midst of despair, you will see just how much they sacrificed just for the so-called victory and happy ending.”

The audience, now finally knowing that it isn’t even the worst just stared in an unreadable expression, it isn’t the worst… Just how had this universe/world not given up yet…

“So get ready, mentally and emotionally as you guys will see the face of your friends, family, lovers and children die either for the sake of victory against honkai, or others.”

Let’s continue

The screen then flashes and shows the words: Meet and Redemption: The Beginning of the End

Chapter Text

As everyone finally collected their composure, they decided to get back to their original seat as the screen started playing. The screen shows Kiana walking towards Senba Academy with a confident look on her face, meanwhile the audience is surprised at the sudden change of scenery.

Those from St. Freya High, looked at Mei (2016) in concern as this is where she became a Herrscher, Mei (2016) just looked at them with a smile that made them feel relief as this indicates that she already moved on from it.

Kiana (2016) then looks at Mei with a smile and says, “Looks like I’m going to save Mei-senpai again”

Mei (2016) replied with a blush and smile, “Yes, it seems like it’s a common occurrence in the multiverse.”

Bronya (2016)  meanwhile just looked at the screen, frozen, Mei (2016) and Kiana (2016) noticed this and asked her with a worried tone in their voice, “Are you ok, Bronya?”

Bronya (2016) was still unresponsive until Mei (2016) held her hand.

“The Bronya is scared, the Bronya remembers how she tried to kill Mei-neesama and Kiana…”

Suddenly both Kiana (2016) and Mei (2016) hugged Bronya (2016) while reassuring her that it’s ok, and that she was being controlled back then.

Cocolia, who has been listening to the trio while her eyes are stuck on the screen, couldn't help but sigh while muttering, “It seems that you’ve finally found the people that love you, you’ve really grown up.”

Kevin, both from the current and previous era along with MEI, stared at the screen with nostalgic looks as they remembered the old days where life was peaceful, and Honkai hadn't yet arrived in their lives.

On the other side we can see those from 2018 looking at the screen with different expressions, both Mei and Ryoma looked at the screen longingly while the others figure out that the timeline in that universe is when Kiana saved Mei.

Kiana along with Bronya however knows that something is different, the way Kiana walked and looked is like she had gone through a lot of battles.

Kiana: This is Kiana. I've just arrived at Senba Academy. Awaiting further instructions. 

“Hoh, it seems that we found what’s different between both of our worlds,” Siegfried says with a grim expression thinking what could’ve happened for Kiana to join Schicksal when he specifically told her to avoid them before staying away from her life temporarily.

“Yeah, papa is right, I was just a student of Senba Academy as well before Mei became a herrscher,” Kiana replied with a curious tone wondering what changed in the past for this to happen.

Einstein along with Tesla says that it probably has to do with that world’s 2nd Honkai Eruption if that ever happened. 

Meanwhile from 2016, Kiana (2016), looked surprised wondering what mission she has considering she’s just a student in this world back then and not a soldier awaiting for instruction like her other self.

???: Don't get too careless! This mission is not as simple as you might think.

???: The Third Eruption is expected to break out at Senba Academy soon. The target is just an ordinary person. You must ensure her safety!

Everyone looked at the screen in worry as they heard that an eruption is expected to break out soon at the academy. Especially the previous era, they are tense as they expect a fight against a herrscher to happen again on screen.

Those from 2018 however were shocked when they heard that voice, because there could only be one person who had that voice…

“SIEGFRIED,” Tesla screamed while looking at Siegfried in shock.

Siegfried meanwhile just looked at the screen with a pained expression, why did he decide to stick with Schicksal along with Kiana knowing how evil the overseer is there.

However, the ever voice of reason (pun intended), Welt Yang calmed Tesla, Siegfried and the others who took this news badly saying, “As Dr. Einstein said before this might be a butterfly effect, whatever happened in that world’s past might not be that bad if Siegfried decided to stay.”

The others could only hope that the Overseer of that world isn’t like Otto… (Oh you poor children)

Cecilia, who noticed the looks from those of the future, couldn’t help but be suspicious.

Otto, who also knows whose voice that is, wondered what could’ve happened for Siegfried to stay.

Kiana : I know, I know! You've said this so many times that my ears are sore.

Those who knew Kiana personally and emotionally just looked at both Kiana with a deadpan look. While both Kiana just looked at them sheepishly. 

???: I won’t say anything more. If any emergency occurs, report to me immediately.

???: Well... good luck!

Beep—

“Wanna bet Kiana does something that fucks up the mission,” Celine said with a smirk on her face.

The others from 2018 looked at her in shock, they didn’t think she had it in her.

Meanwhile those who managed to regain their bearings just looked at her and said, “Nah, we ain’t fighting a loser’s bet.”

Celine just pouted at everyone as they laughed.

Kiana along with the other Kaslana family members just looked at Celine with smiles on their faces as Celine was having fun with everyone.

Those from the past didn’t stop making bets though.

Kiana: Sigh… a task to find someone… This is such a boring task for my first official mission. I am a B-rank Valkyrie now after all~

Those from 2016 couldn’t help but feel a little pride for Kiana as she now has her own first official mission without teammates.

“Heh, my first official mission huh,” Kiana said with an amused tone.

Seele, hearing her along with Bronya and Mei, asked, “What are you thinking about Kiana-san.”

“Nothing, just hoping that the Kiana there doesn’t go through what I experienced,” Kiana replied solemnly.

The others just hugged her.

Kiana: Forget it, forget it. I’ll go back and complain to them after completing the mission. Guns check... in good condition! Ammunition check... complete! Ammunition loading... complete! Target name: Houraiji Kyuushou, a first-year student at Senba Academy's High School division... Information confirmed! Let's do this, Kiana!

“Houraiji Kyuushou, huh,” Kiana (2016) says confused while adding, “I thought it’s gonna be Mei-senpai.”

“Not gonna lie, I thought so as well,” Theresa (2016) said with Himeko agreeing with her.

“Hmm, I wonder how we’re gonna meet now that you have a goal and mission,” Mei (2016) said worried that she and Kiana won’t meet

Kiana (2016) reassures her while grinning, “Mei-senpai, don’t worry, I swear that destiny and fate won’t stop us from meeting,”

Mei (2016) looked at Kiana and smiled, “Of course, Kiana-chan.”

Bronya (2016) looked at them with a fond expression however she felt something inside her tighten as she looked at them.

Those from 2018 are already noting down key differences, they are very interested in the events of this world and how it will affect their world if it were to happen to them.

Kiana stared at herself, already noting down their differences. 

Meanwhile, those from the previous era are impressed by how ready this girl is for her mission.

“This school is really big. If I didn't have this GPS, I don't know how long it would take me to find it…” Kiana says as she starts walking around the school trying to find the room where Kyuushou is currently residing.

Kiana then arrived at a room before stating, “Room 777, Building F, Women's Dormitory... This should be the place.”

“Mei-senpai, do you remember such a room in the dormitory,” Kiana asked Mei curiously.

“No, Kiana-chan, I don’t remember, even back when I was popular in school,” Mei replied with a strained smile remembering bad memories from the school.

Kiana seeing this immediately apologized, “I’m sorry Mei-senpai, I didn’t mean to-”

Mei however cut her off by hugging her and telling her that it’s okay and that it’s all in the past.

Both Bronya and Seele looked at them with an unreadable expression, on one hand they were happy for them but on the other they were feeling something tight in their chest. 

“Why must I suffer like this…” Bronya thought to herself as she looked at them with adoration.

Seele meanwhile is so oblivious to her feelings for Mei and Kiana and thinks nothing of what she’s feeling. Seele, in her mind, tried so hard not to sigh and facepalm at her host’s denseness.

“Just kiss them for god’s sake,” Seele muttered to herself.

Seele, who heard her mutter asked her what’s wrong, Seele just said that it’s nothing, and she’s just talking to herself.

Seele however thought that was a bit suspicious but eventually let it go.

Kiana knocked at the door three times before opening the door, “Excuse me…”

Suddenly a scream resounded through the whole school alarming Kiana, “Huh? What? Is the Eruption already starting?! ...We have to hurry!”

Everyone immediately went on guard as soon as they heard the scream. Eventually they relax as they remember that they are in a theatre. Everyone looked at the screen Kiana as she prepared herself.

Those from the previous era couldn’t help but be excited as they were about to see the strength of a valkyrie in the current era.

“Kiana please be careful,” Cecilia said worried for her daughter on the screen.

Kiana (2016) looked at the screen in concentration, “Maybe I can learn something from my other self… that will help me impress Mei-senpai, hehehe”

Bronya (2016) looked at Kiana stating, “Baka-Kiana is thinking something devious again.”

“No, Bratnya I’m not,” Kiana spat back.

Mei (2016), just shut the both of them up by hugging them in her chest.

“You too, please stop, we still have to watch,” Mei (2016)  reprimanded. 

The two who are currently blushing from having their face on Mei’s chest just nodded.

Mei (2016) then finally let them go, their faces beet red.

Meanwhile the quad stared at the trio from 2016 weirdly, wondering if they were that close before.

“Are we that close to each other back then,” Bronya asked a little red from seeing the scene but couldn’t help but be jealous of her past self.

“Yes, I think so,” Mei said while plotting.

“I swear we weren't that close back then,” Kiana said while looking at the trio.

Seele for some reason couldn’t help but feel like she’s being left out. While Seele continues to suffer in her head.

Kiana then decided to just kick the door down as it was the fastest way.

BANG!!!

Kiana then looked at the figure behind her inside the room and yelled, “Come on! Get over here! If you get bitten by a zombie, it's all over! I'll protect you——”

However before he could even finish her sentence, she was immediately cut off, “Why?! Why is there an error?! Is there something wrong with the program I wrote in exchange for my life and soul?!”

Those from the theatre couldn’t help but look at Kyuushyou weirdly, “Umm, is it just me or is she speaking nonsense,” Kiana said looking at Kyuusyou weirdly.

“I think… She's Chuunibyou Kiana-chan” Mei replied.

Everyone who heard this felt a bit sorry for Kiana on the screen knowing how hard it is to deal with Chuunibyous.

“H-huh?” Kiana, confused, looked behind her and saw Kyuusyou tinkering with her phone. 

“Calm down! Now is not the time to lose your cool. There must be something I've overlooked. Come! Cursed singularity! Reveal yourself!”

“This girl... She's the target?” Kiana says looking at Kyuusyou weirdly.

The others couldn’t help but pity Kiana knowing how hard the mission is going to be when it comes to dealing with Chuunibyou.

Kiana from 2016 is already complaining as to why this girl is the target.

Mei (2016) being the best senpai she just told Kiana (2016) that the reward will probably be good after she finishes the mission.

Kiana (2016) couldn’t help but grin the moment she heard the reward, while Theresa (2016) just shook her head at her student’s antics.

Meanwhile in 2018, Kiana looked at Kyuusyou with a bit of irritation as this will complicate her other self.

Mei seeing this calmed Kiana down, “B-but, we might not meet because of her”

“Kiana, the past you said, no matter what we will meet, not even destiny or fate can change that.” Mei said with a serene smile.

Kiana just pouted, accepting what Mei said.

“Tsk, so you have chuunibyou? No wonder the information said it might be difficult to communicate with the target... Are you Houraiji Kyuushou?” Kiana says annoyed as she looks at Kyuusyou.

“Oh, I didn't expect you to know my real name. Yes, I am the chosen one! The savior of the new world! Houraiji Kyuu——”

Some in the theatre couldn’t help but notice Kyuusyou’s choice of words, Dr. MEI as well as Otto think that this might be evidence to their earlier hypothesis.

The other scientist noticed it as well, “It seems like there’s more than meets the eye, about Kyuusyou,” Einstein (2000) states, the others nodding at her.

But before Kyuusyou could continue she was cut off by Kiana, “Stop talking nonsense! Follow me!” Kiana says while grabbing Kyuusyou in her wrist in a forceful manner.

“Hey! Don't touch me with your dirty hands, I'm— Ow, It hurts! Be gentle! Who the hell are you?!” Kyuusyou said in pain.

“You don't need to know who I am, you just need to know that I am here to protect you.” Kiana says uninterested.

Cecilia looked at both Kiana, a little bit disappointed, “Kiana, where are your manners??”

Both Kiana looked at her a little guilty because of their otherself’s actions. “It isn’t us mom, it’s our other self.” Kiana (2016) tried to reason.

Cecilia just looked at her and sighed saying, “It’s alright, as long as you guys learned your lesson,”

Kyuuyou, who is still in her fantasy, says, “Kukuku~ As expected, my divine power has been discovered by my allies lurking in the world... So which organization are you from? Agency? Freemasonry? Crusaders? Or the Brotherhood?”

Kiana meanwhile took a look at her weirdly and said, “What the hell are those? You've played too many video games…”

“Ah... this is so troublesome. How should I explain those things to her...?” Kiana says, muttering to herself.

Both Kiana looked at the on screen Kiana with pity for having to deal with a troublesome girl.

“I’m glad that I don’t have to deal with that here,” Kiana says with a strained smile.

“Kiana-chan, that’s rude,” Mei says, rebuking Kiana’s statement.

Bronya then tried to save Kiana by saying, “I don’t think anyone wanna deal with a Chuunibou Mei-neesama.”

Mei also looked at Bronya a bit disappointed, Bronya seeing how she disappointed her Mei-neesama couldn’t help but look down.

Suddenly they were hugged by Mei in her chest just like her past self. Of course, the other two couldn’t help but blush and smile.

Seele seeing this wondered if she should leave them be, but before she could make a decision Bronya already took her arms and brought her to the pile.

The others seeing this think to themselves that they’re cute while others couldn’t help but scream in their head, “Just kiss already!”

Meanwhile, the principal along with one of the teachers in her school is currently talking about Kyuusyou.

“I feel like she’s a lot worse compared to Kiana.” Theresa (2016) whispered to Himeko, while Himeko just groaned knowing that she’ll have to deal with her as well when she went to St. Freya High School.

“Well at least the Kiana on screen is disciplined,” Himeko thought to herself.

Pip pip pip~

Suddenly Kiana’s communication device rang in her pocket. Kiana then picks up the phone and updates the higher up on her mission, “Yes, this is Kiana. I'm in contact with the target now.”

“What are you waiting for? Could it be that you're in some kind of trouble?” The higher up said a bit worried.

“Trouble? No way! A mission like this is a piece of cake for me~”

Both Theresa looked at their individual Kiana, reprimanding them, “Don’t get too prideful Kiana, or that will lead to your downfall.” They both say at the same time, silence following towards the theatre.

Both of them went beet red before composing themselves and looking back in their respective Kiana.

Both Kiana just looked at them sheepishly and said, “Yes, Aunt-Teri”

“That’s good. I will send someone to pick you up after you take the target away from Changkong City.”

The others took note of the name as there is no such name of the city, meanwhile Mei (2016), spoke of her hypothesis getting everyone’s attention, “Maybe it’s Nagazora City? They just changed the names.” 

The others then thought about it, and it makes sense because, this is an alternate world, for all they know they might not exist in that universe.

“Roger. With me, Kiana, here to help, you just wait for my good news!” Kiana says with an enthusiastic voice as she turns the communication off. 

Beep!

“Kiana... is that your name? Come to think of it, I believe we've met somewhere before…” Kyuusyou says as she looks at Kiana wondering why she looks familiar.

Those from the theatre looked at the screen suspiciously, there’s no way for Kyuusyou to meet Kiana, I mean it’s a possibility but if we look at the timeline, this is the first time Kiana met Kyuusyou…

There’s something big at play here… It probably has to do with the previous video many thought to themselves.

“Okay! Stop wasting time! Come with me now! Otherwise they'll keep rushing me.” Kiana says as she tries to hurry Kyuusyou up.

“W-wait! At least let me pack my holy relics!” Kyuusyou says panicky as she took all her ‘relics’ with her.

Pip pip pip~

Kiana then took her device again thinking that she’s being called again, “Tsk! Communication again, so annoying…”

However it isn’t a call but a warning, “...What the heck?! There's not much time left before the Honkai Eruption?! Ha, I guess I'd better prepare myself to be surrounded by zombies…”

Everyone got ready and took their snacks with them as things were about to get interesting.

Kiana along with Kiana (2016) couldn’t help but be excited at the prospect of seeing themself fight in another world.

Mei, Seele and Bronya, couldn’t help but adore that sight, it’s been quite rare to see that side of Kiana because of the things she experienced.

Mei (2016) looked at Kiana (2016) the same way those from 2018 do, Bronya (2016) however is currently confused as to what she’s feeling right now.

Cecilia who is confident and a bit worried about Kiana muttered, “Goodluck Kiana, and be careful.”

“Honkai? Zombies? What are you talking about...?” Kyuusyou asked, concerned and ignorant to the situation.

Kiana then explained everything she can to Kyuusyou, “Kyuusyou, listen to me carefully. You may be confused by the suddenness of the situation, but I want you to understand that you are in a very dangerous situation. Soon this place will erupt into a great disaster. I've been sent here to protect you and escort you to safety.”

“Disaster... Muahaha... The day of judgement has finally descended upon us!!” Kyuusyou says as if telling a prophecy or something.

Those from the theatre couldn’t help but cringe at the sight, some of them probably had done something similar back when they were young.

“Huh?!” Kiana half yelled wondering what the hell Kyuusyou is talking about.

“At last, judgement has arrived. Now is the time to release the seal on my soul! I will use my power and become the Savior of the world!” Kyuusyou delusionally states.

“Oh... wait a minute... before I save the world, at least I need to fix this bug, or I will not be able to upload it today. The great Kyuushou has never once failed to keep her promises!” 

The others in the theatre couldn’t help but facepalm, there is currently an eruption going and this girl is… augh, it makes some of them have a headache.

Himeko couldn’t help but chug another alcohol, this is her third, she already finished the other two back during the earlier video. She couldn’t help shivering at the thought of handling someone like her… But if she did become her student, she’ll do her very best to make that girl a powerful valkyrie.

Suddenly a loud Roarrr! Quickie filled the entire area, startling both Kiana and Kyuusyou.

“Hmm? What's that sound?” Kyuusyou asks.

Suddenly the screen was filled with the words, “Friday, March 28th, 2014, 14:07:48: Honkai Eruption occuring at Senba Academy…”

The audience in the theatre tensed the moment they saw the words.

Those from 2016 along with 2018 looked at the screen in excitement as they were about to find out how Kiana/Kiana (2016) managed to tame a Herrscher.

“We're running out of time! Follow me!” Kiana says as she runs while holding Kyuusyou’s wrist.

“Ahh— Huh?!” Kyuusyou said hurt as she was being dragged by Kiana.

The screen then transitioned to Kiana and Kyuusyou running as Kiana headshots most of the zombies. 

The audience couldn’t help but be impressed at the precision of every shot. It takes a lot of training to even do that.

Those in the previous era couldn’t help but look at Kiana in awe, “So this is the strength of a B-rank valkyrie.” SAKURA said impressed.

KOSMA then made a comment saying, “If that’s how powerful B-ranks are… Then those S-rankers must be…” however, before he could continue, KALPAS cuts him off exclaiming, “I WANNA FIGHT THEM,” while stuffing his mouth with popcorn.

Meanwhile both Kiana couldn’t help but cheer at themself on screen as they shouted, “KICK THEIR ASS.”

Their ‘best friends’ look at them with fondness in their eyes.

Cecilia couldn’t help but look at Kiana in awe of how powerful her daughter is and she’s only B-rank.. It seems in that world she’s still as powerful as ever.

Theresa (2016) and Himeko looked at the screen in pride at how powerful Kiana could become.

“Huff... huff…” Kyuusyou is currently breathless as she follows Kiana.

“You're already exhausted? We barely walked anywhere!” Kiana complained.

“Ugh... Don't get the wrong idea! It's just that I haven't fully synchronized with this body yet... That's right! It's just a backlash due to a lack of synchronization…” Kyuusyou states back with her Chuunibyou.

“Right. Well, go ahead and take your time synchronizing. If you can't run, I'll pull you along, so don't worry.” Kiana says with a terrifying smile.

“Kiana-chan, why would you need to scare the girl you are rescuing,” Mei asks calmly.

Kiana who felt a shiver behind her just states, “That isn’t me Mei-senpai,”

Mei just sighed knowing Kiana is right.

“Ugh... You must be a devil from hell! You can't be human!” Kyuusyou spat back.

Both Kiana in the theatre took offense to that and screamed, “Who the hell do you think you're calling devil!”

They were about to continue but the looks of their respective Mei kept their mouths shut.

Cecilia seeing this couldn’t help but smile, “It seems Kiana has great ‘friends’ hmm, I wonder when I’ll get a grand kids,” 

Sirin hearing this couldn’t help but look at Cecilia in shock, as she thought about Kiana, her little sister Kiana getting married and having kids, she couldn’t help but be overprotective of her.

“Hehe... So you'd rather become zombie food here?” Kiana replied back still with her calm and terrifying smile.

“By zombies, do you mean those apostles of death that reek of filth? I imagined the end of the world to be something more beautiful…” 

Those in the theatre couldn’t help but agree with Kyuusyou on the end of the world. They imagined it being painless and without suffering, but with the existence of Honkai, that will never happen. 

“Yep, those are zombies. They're not that strong on their own, but they become a problem when there's a lot of them, so we need to get out of here before that happens.”

“Then let them gather! I'll just wipe them out with my "Soul Explosion"!”

Everyone couldn’t help but look at Kiana on the screen in pity as she was about to get scammed by a Chuunibyou.

“Soul... Uhh, what the hell?” Kiana exclaimed, confusion in her eyes.

“Fufu, this is one of my sealed powers. By burning my soul, I can unleash a flame that can melt even the ice of the abyss! And that flame has the hidden power to burn away all sins! Are you impressed?”

“This girl... Having stupid delusions again at a time like this…”

“But the fact that she hasn't turned into a zombie means she hasn't been affected by the Honkai. Maybe she's compatible too?”

“The organization places a lot of importance on this girl... Could she really have some power?” Kiana muttered to herself as she looked at Kyuusyou with contemplation.

“How about it? Do you want me to show you a real miracle?” Kyuusyou says with conviction in her voice.

“...Okay. I'll trust you this time. Wait here, I'll go and gather all the zombies in this area!”

“This could only end badly,” Kiana muttered to herself, feeling sorry that her counterpart had to go through this.

Those who heard her could only nod as they were about to witness a disaster.

“Alright, go ahead. I need to chant to release my power, so go and buy some time!”

“Yeah, yeah! Got it!” as Kiana went to gather all the zombies and buy Kyuusyou time.

“O jet-black soul that dwells within me! Take me as your dependent, and answer my summons.”

“Uhh... looks like it's started…” Kiana says, taking a peek at Kyuusyou.

“Hey! I've gathered all the zombies! Where's your soul or whatever yet?!” Kiana screamed at Kyuusyou’s direction.

“Fufufu... Respond to my voice and manifest! Here now, the song of salvation pours forth! Soul•Explosion!!!” Kyuusyou declared while posing like a main character.

!!! Kiana then immediately covered herself so that she wouldn't be included in the blast when suddenly…

“Soul Explosion! Explosion!! Explosion!!! Ah, huh? Am I not feeling well today?!” Kyuusyou says in disbelief that her powers didn’t work.

Kiana meanwhile looked at her in irritation as she screamed, “...I can't believe I was dumb enough to believe you!!!”

Some people laughed at Kiana’s misfortune while others felt bad that her other self had to go through that. Both Kiana are trying so hard not to go to that world and beat the shit out of Kyuusyou.

“Poor idiotka, having to deal with someone like that,” Bronya (2016) says while a slight curve appears in her lips.

“Shut up Bratnya, I don’t need your sympathy,” Kiana (2016) spat back.

“Calm down you two, Kiana, let this be a lesson, don’t just take someone’s word just because they said it.” Himeko said as she lectured Kiana.

Those from 2018 still couldn’t help but look at Himeko longingly.

The scene changes to when both Kiana and Kyuusyou are walking.

“What on earth is the problem...? Don't tell me that there's a problem with the program logic itself…” Kyuusyou whined, still trying to find what the problem was.

Kiana then looked at her wondering what she is doing, “Are you thinking about that game again? I think it's already a failure since there's not even a "Logout" option…”

In the theatre, both Bronya perked up at the word game, they grew even more curious as Kiana said that this game has no log out button.

“Huh… Hahaha, I didn't expect you to be such a knowledgeable person. You found the most brilliant part of my game at a glance!”

“Huh?” Kiana looked at Kyuusyou, weirded out by the change of mood.

“That’s right! It was designed that way on purpose! To create an immersive setting! Once you start, there's no going back... Those who have never experienced despair cannot survive in the real world!”

Those in the theatre don't know what to choose, if Kyuusyou’s stupid or a genius with a creative mind.

Both Bronya couldn’t help but be excited at the prospect of playing a game like that, it would certainly be challenging.

“Then what's that error you mentioned at the start? Is it happening because you can't ‘Logout’?” Kiana hypothesized which Kyuusyou stopped for a moment thinking about it.

“Uhh…”

The audience finally had an answer to their question earlier, Kyuusyou is just stupid.

“I can't believe you call this the "official version". Even if you uploaded it to the internet, no one would play it.”

“I bet Bronya/Bratnya would play it,” both Kiana said with conviction.

Those from 2016 looked at Kiana in wonder, it seems that both she and Bronya will get along well in the future.

Suddenly, they were startled as they heard a loud laugh coming from the screen.

“Heh... Hehe! Hahaha! Ahahahah!!” Kyuusyou laughed like a madman.

“Wh-what's this? Why are you laughing all of a sudden?!” Kiana asked, startled.

“Foolish mortals really can't understand the loneliness inside the heart of a genius... just as they can't understand the work of an artist.”

“But what's the point if you can't play it properly?”

“Guh…” Kyuusyou felt like she had been shot through the heart hearing Kiana say that.

Suddenly, Kyuusyou went in the other direction prompting Kiana to stop and look at her.

“H-hey! Where are you going?!”

“Leave me alone! I'm going back to fix that error!!”

“You've come this far and you're going back?! Get back here!” Kiana screamed as she immediately followed Kyuushou.

“Oh, come on, We've come that far and she just- augh” Kiana complained while feeling bad for her counterpart.

The others just looked at the screen in sympathy as they couldn't do anything but just watch. 

The screen then shifts to Kiana just killing hordes of zombies, “Huff! Huff! I thought I was going to die…”

“Kiana, to think you could defeat so many monsters all by yourself... You truly are a messenger of justice.” Kyuusyou says in amazement.

“Shut up…” Kiana muttered.

“Uh oh, Kiana finally reached her peak,” Siegfried says as he looks at how annoyed, angry and irritated Kiana is on screen.

“Okay, okay. But what happened earlier was just an accident. It's just been so long since I released the power that resides within me that I just accidentally failed——”

“That's enough! Any more of your ridiculous nonsense and I'm going to fix that mouth of yours with my fists!”

Everyone in the theatre is silent as Kiana finally crashed out on her.

Siegfried and Cecilia  looked at their daughter with unreadable expressions, on one hand Kiana just threatened someone on the other, it’s a valid crash out.

Otto, who had the guts to ruin the silence, says, “Valid, I would’ve crashed out too if that were to happen to me.”

Meanwhile, those from Anti-Entropy couldn’t help but huff under their breath, yeah right, crash out by sending missiles.

Kiana just couldn’t help but be disgusted at how her creator is comparing her to him.

Otto seeing this just smiled at her.

“O-okay. G-got it…” Kyuusyou says in a small tone.

“Phew... phew... Stay calm! Stay calm... Can't let emotions get in the way of the mission!”

“Damn, I really had it so bad in there, huh” Kiana (2016) says sheepishly as she looks at her other self worriedly.

“Don’t worry Kiana-chan, I have faith that you’ll pull through there,” Mei (2016) says, reassuring her.

“Thank you, Mei-senpai,” Kiana (2016) says with a bright smile.

Mei (2016) along with Bronya (2016) seeing Kiana (2016) smile couldn’t help but blush as they look at her.

“Kyuushou, listen carefully. I'm sure you understand by now, but we're in a very dangerous situation. If we don't get out of here as soon as possible, our lives will be in danger. We don't have much time left, so…” Kiana says, her voice strained.

However she was cut off… again by Kyuusyou. “O dormant power of condemnation! Manifest in my true name! Reveal thy power!”

Kiana really had enough of her, “Did you hear me?! Listen to me!!”

When all of a sudden a rumble was heard and the sky and clouds slowly darkened.

Rumble!!!!

Those in the theatre were startled, some actually thought that whatever Kyuusyou was trying to do worked, however those from 2018 and 2016 looked at their respective Meis, worried for her because if they are right those clouds are…

“I’ll be ok,everyone,” Mei (2016) said with a bit of a shaky but confident voice. She might have accepted what she is, but that doesn’t mean she won’t get affected as this was the time where she killed a ton of people.

Meanwhile in the 2018 group, Mei is looking at the screen reminiscing of how far she’s gone. Back when she wanted to kill herself because of what she did into someone who thoroughly accepted it because it is unavoidable.

The Trio near her just hugged her so that she won’t drown in memories and emotions.

“H-huh?” Kiana asked, confused.

“Hahaha! Do you see now, mortal? This is the true power of Kyuushou-sama!” Kyuusyou exclaimed as thunderclouds started to form.

“The thunderclouds you see over there are the ones who have responded to my summons! In accordance with the ancient covenant, a prophecy that has been sealed for so long will once again announce the arrival of the end!” 

Those in the theatre are confused as to what the hell Kyuusyou is saying but they perked up hearing the word prophecy and noted it the the back of their heads knowing it will be important later.

“No... There's something strange about this thunder.” Kiana whispered.

Those from 2018 and 2016 already knew, and they are about to see Kiana tame a Herrscher which no other living being has managed to do, and they are excited about seeing it.

Those who don’t know however are confused, however someone remembered the video earlier and how it relates to the thunder now.

“Is Mei-oneechan, summoning the thunder?” GRISEO asks while staring at the screen.

Those from the previous era went wide eyed as they finally remembered that scene in the 1st video and couldn’t help but look at Dr. MEI in sympathy because she’s going to have to die in that universe.

MOBIUS though, noticed how the timeline doesn’t add up, Mei in the earlier video became a herrscher when she couldn’t handle seeing her friends die, but in this one it seems that she erupted much earlier… could it be…?

“Fu fu, this is getting interesting,” MOBIUS whispered to herself as she continued to analyze and see if her hypothesis was right, that Mei, the herrscher of thunder has retained her humanity, even if she had a hard time believing that herself.

Pip pip pip~

All of a sudden a warning came to her device, surprising Kiana as she took her device from her pocket.

“This is... a Honkai energy reaction!” Kiana exclaimed alarmed.

“To think that such a strong reaction would occur... Could it be a reality distortion field?!”

“...Wait, huh? Where the heck did she go at a time like this!?”

Those from the previous era couldn’t help but be annoyed at how Kyuusyou keeps doing this when there’s a literal world destroyer out there.

Meanwhile, both Kiana and both Mei got ready knowing that they’ll meet each other for the first time in that word.

“Damn it! I've already exceeded the time to complete the mission! I'm going to be scolded again... And where the hell did Kyuushou go?” Kiana complained to herself as she looked around trying to find Kyuushou.

“Damn it Kyuushou, I don’t wanna get scolded… especially not by Class Monitor or Aunt Teri,” Kiana (2016) said terrified at the prospect of getting scolded.

Meanwhile, both Fu Hua (2016) and Theresa (2016) looked at Kiana (2016) eerily, scaring her. 

“What did you just say Kiana,” Theresa (2016) asked with a calm smile.

“Nothing, nothing, nothing at all Aunt Teri,” Kiana replied back in haste.

“Hmm, That’s what I thought…”

“Damn, Aunt Teri really knows how to scare the living hell out of me.”

“I heard that.”

“Damn it.”

“The thunderclouds are getting closer and closer. That Kyuushou girl is always talking about miracles and all that crap, but I never imagined she would have gone towards the thunderclouds. ...Ah, there she is.”

“It must be around here…” Kyuushou said, trying to find something.

“Kyuushou! I finally found you!” Kiana screamed as she ran towards Kyuushou and pointed a gun at her head.

“Whoa! Ki-Kiana! Calm down! Don't point a gun at me, even as a joke!”

“Damn Kiana, I never knew you had it in you to point a gun at somebody,” Senti says impressed.

“I guess, I got so fed up with all her bullshit that I resorted to it.” Kiana replied knowing that she probably would have done the same.

“If you run away from me one more time, I'm going to break your legs!”

“Y-you devil!”

“Call me devil or whatever, but you’ve brought this upon yourself,” Kiana (2016) muttered.

“Come on! We have to get out of this academy as fast as we can!” Kiana exclaimed while trying to get a hold on Kyuusyou.

“W-wait! Before we can escape, there's something we must do. We must find the girl and put an end to this demise!” Kyuushou said, trying to convince Kiana.

Those in the theatre couldn’t help but widen their eyes, Kyuushou couldn’t be saying that they are going towards the culprit of the eruption, right?

Those from the previous era couldn’t help but be nervous, if MEI really is a herrscher then… There’s no choice, or there will be a lot of bloodshed.

However they also noticed how Kyuushou seems to know about the Herrscher, and couldn’t help but be curious as to how she knows and that it’s a girl.

Those from 2016 and 2018 looked at Kyuusyou, thankful that she didn’t follow Kiana’s orders to get out of there, if not then they will have a violent and hostile Herrscher of thunder in their hands.

Sirin looked at Kyuushou in wonder, “will she… save someone who is like me or… will she kill her for the sake of humanity?”

The Anti-Entropy trio looked at the screen trying to ponder if this girl will be an ally or enemy of humanity.

“Huh?! What are you talking about? Everyone's a zombie now. There are no girls here except for us!” Kiana exclaimed as if this was an obvious fact.

“It's a divine revelation from God, who granted me my memories... I'm sure of it! Just trust me for once, Kiana!”

Everyone went wide eyed as soon as she said that, her wordings are a lot different, it seems like she’s talking about a prophecy but also doesn’t.

All the scientists and researchers are currently trying to find out what Kyuusyou means, A God who granted her memories? That sounds so far-fetched than anything they have heard all their life.

Meanwhile, Otto Apocalypse thought to himself, “She sure is one peculiar kid… I wonder how she can ‘help’ for my plans and goals”

Surprisingly, Kiana muttered to herself, “Could it be… the memories of the earlier video??”

“No, that’s impossible,” Kiana says to herself.

Mei who heard Kiana mutter couldn’t help but ponder at what Kiana said. If it were true then… Suddenly she remembered those wisps of light that disappeared the moment Kyuusyou seemed to touch them and concluded that it might be possible.

“Ugh... Even if you say that…” 

Suddenly she was cut off when someone else decided to speak, “There's nothing left... There's no one left... No one to care about anymore…” 

Mei (2016) couldn’t help but shudder hearing herself like that. Both Kiana (2016) and Bronya (2016) seeing this hugged her.

“Don’t worry Mei-senpai, I’m sure I’ll save you in that world the same as I did here,” Kiana (2016) says with confidence to herself on screen.

“Yeah, if there’s one thing Kiana does best, it’s saving someone when they are in need of saving” Bronya (2016) added having confidence for Kiana as well.

Those from the previous era couldn’t help but wince at the tone of voice and words of Mei, they couldn’t believe something like that would come out of MEI’s mouth even if it’s another version of her.

Sirin couldn’t help but feel a slight kinship for the woman on screen.

Those from 2018 looked at Mei in sympathy, while Mei reassured them that it’s all in the past and that it doesn’t affect her much anymore.

“Still, remember that I’m here when you need to talk about it,” Kiana says

“Mhm” both Bronya and Seele agreed.

“Ah! There!” Kyuushou says while pointing at a purple haired girl.

“That girl... She's not a zombie?” Kiana asked, surprised that someone else survived.

“It's definitely her! Hmm? Something's wrong with her…”

“Who is she? Do you know her, Kyuushou?”

“Hoh, will we hear about Mei-senpai in this world? I can’t wait,” Kiana exclaimed while munching on her popcorn.

Mei just looked at Kiana with fondness as she looked back on the screen curious about her other self.  

“Her name is Raiden Mei. She's a third-year student here  at Senba Academy. But she's better known as the "Queen of Thunder".

Those in the theatre couldn’t help but laugh at the irony.

Even Mei (2016) is chuckling.

“"Queen of Thunder"... Another Chuunibyou-esque name. She didn't turn into a zombie even though the Honkai Eruption occurred, does that mean she's also compatible...?” Kiana muttered thinking to herself.

All of a sudden, Kyuusyou called out to the purple haired girl, “Raiden Mei!”

“You're... that freshman who often hangs around me... Are you going to make some strange prediction about me again?” Mei asked in a depressed tone.

“...But it doesn't matter anymore. Soon this place will be destroyed too.”

“Mei-senpai,” Kiana (2016) whispered to herself hoping that Kiana on screen would bring Mei back to her senses.

Mei (2016) holds Kiana’s hand with her slightly shaking hand, surprising her, “Don’t worry, we’ll make it out there.” 

Kiana (2016) then looked at Mei (2016) directly in her eyes and smiled, “Yeah, you’re right Mei-senpai, we can pull through this.”

Meanwhile those from the previous era couldn’t help but shudder at the way Mei said that line. KEVIN is probably the most affected here, knowing that his lover became a puppet of the Honkai, and that she has to be put down for good is taking too much toll in his mind.

MOBIUS meanwhile couldn’t help but be excited as one of her theories might actually be true.

“What are you saying?! This place will not perish! I swear on my duty as Savior!” Kyuusyou exclaimed trying to reason with the girl who is named Raiden Mei.

“Sigh... I knew it would end up like this…” Kiana muttered to herself, extremely done with all of Kyuusyou’s bullshit.

“Savior... You think a girl like you can understand my pain? You know nothing at all…” Mei says as the thunder above them grew stronger.

“There is no Savior in this world. Even if there was…”

Suddenly wings made out of purple lightning suddenly formed behind Mei indicating that she’s not a normal human, “I would kill them!”

Bang!!!

Suddenly Kiana immediately tried to shoot Mei knowing that she’s not a normal being.

“Kyuushou, watch out!” Kiana screamed.

“The power to manipulate Honkai Energy... You're a Herrscher!” Kiana declared.

Those in the theatre already knowing what she is couldn’t help but fear for them as they are fighting a destroyer of the world.

Cecilia hugging little Kiana with fear in her eyes muttered, “Please be safe, Kiana”

Kiana meanwhile looked at Mei saying, “It seems that I will have to beat the shit out of your Herrscher persona again huh, Mei-senpai.”

Mei couldn’t help but chuckle at Kiana’s claim saying, “I bet you will Kiana-chan.”

“It seems that you are not just some ordinary mortals. But it doesn't matter who you are. I will destroy everything in this world! No one can stop me now! Hehe, HAHAHAHAHAHA!” Mei exclaimed as she went out to gather more Honkai Energy from the thunderstorms.

“Looks like she's gone... It's good she's a newborn Herrscher though, meaning she's not that strong yet. If we had been careless, we would have been reduced to ashes…” Kiana muttered.

“Oh would you look at that, Kiana has some self preservation instinct weird.” Bronya said in a teasing manner.

“Hey! I have a self preservation instinct…”

Those from 2018 just stared at her with a deadpan.

“Kyuushou, are you hurt?” Kiana asked, a bit worried.

“There is no need to worry. I am the blessed one chosen by God! You should worry about yourself.” 

“In that case, maybe I shouldn't have pushed you out of the way. It would have been nice if you'd been struck by lightning…”

“Let's go now. There's no point in lingering here. We have to escape before we run into that Herrscher again.”

“No, go back you need to rescue Mei,” Kiana (2016) screamed at the screen, surprising the audience. 

KEVIN who heard this looked at her coldly saying, “You can’t rescue Mei, she’s already gone and have been made a puppet of the Honkai, the only thing you can do for her is put her out of her misery”

Kiana (2016) looked at KEVIN with confidence and conviction saying, “You don’t know that unless we try.”

The two stared at one another, their Kaslana stubbornness showing until the screen decided to move on and start again getting both of their attention.

“Go? Why should we go? We have to save Raiden Mei!”

“That’s what I said!”

Mei (2016) along with Bronya (2016) has to stop Kiana (2016) from doing anything rash, especially because they just called her Mei-senpai unsavable. 

“You can only say that because you don't know the power of a Herrscher! Herrscher is the strongest lifeform born from the Honkai. We alone cannot possibly compete with her. What we need to do now is to leave here as soon as possible. And I need to report this to the organization. If that girl is a real Herrscher, this whole area will turn into hell…” Kiana tried to reason with Kyuusyou.

“What the hell do you mean?? Aren’t you me?? Why are you saying that??” Kiana (2016) asked herself on screen 

KEVIN smirked saying, it seems even your counterpart doesn’t believe you could save her.

Meanwhile those from 2018 looked at the screen noting down the differences, it seems that this Kiana is a lot different in attitude, believing that herrschers could be saved.

Kiana just looked at her on screen self in disappointment while Mei is trying to reassure her along with Seele and Bronya.

“Hell... What a good metaphor. It seems that you are finally beginning to see the truth of the world!”

“Hey! Don't associate me with that chuunibyou nonsense. Anyway, we have to get going now. We need to get out before that Herrscher's powers are fully awakened!” Kiana exclaimed with a bit of fear in her eyes.

“Running away, huh? How weak! Kyuushou-sama would never run away!”

“I will find that Herrscher and save her! This is the destined fate of the Savior!”

“I can’t believe I’m saying this, Go! Kyuushou, prove the other me that she’s wrong and Mei can be saved,” Kiana (2016) exclaimed cheering for Kyuushou.

Those from 2018 and 2016 smiled seeing how determined Kyuushou is and how she’s about to prove Kiana wrong.

Those in the previous era just looked at Kyuushou as if she was a fool for thinking she can save a puppet.

MOBIUS is the only one thinking that there might be a possibility that Raiden Mei could retain her humanity.

“Are you even sane...?” Kiana asked, wondering if Kyuusyou finally lost her few remaining marbles.

“How can you be called a Savior if you leave behind someone, even one like her who is an enemy to the world?”

“And didn't you just say that she is a newborn Herrscher, that is, a baby? If we miss this chance, she will become even stronger.”

“What's the matter? Don't you want to be a hero and save the world?!” Kyuusyou screamed at Kiana, challenging her and trying to convince her.

Mei (2016) hearing how Kyuushou describes her Herrscher persona couldn’t help but laugh and imagine how she would react. Too bad she’s not here anymore.

“That doesn't interest me! My mission is to get you back to the organization, nothing else matters.”

Those from 2018 couldn’t help but express a large disappointment to how this Kiana is acting, Kiana is not like this at all.

What happened to Kiana to make her have this attitude?

“I-I'm disappointed in you! You are not worthy to be an apostle of the Savior after all! I will create my own legend. Farewell!”

“Hey, wait a minute! ...Ahhhh! Whatever! Just do what you want!!”

“That's what I'm talking about! Let's go, Kiana! Let's defeat that Herrscher!”

“Somehow... I feel like I'm being infected with chuunibyou…”

“The Bronya thinks that Kiana-baka is already a chuunibyou” Bronya (2016) says trying to amke fun of Kiana.

“Oi! I’m not a Chuunibyou!” Kiana (2016) spat back while Mei (2016) just sighed and smiled at their antics, they looked so cute.

The screen changes, showing both Kiana and Kyuushou walking towards where the Herrscher is located.

“This is Kiana, come in! Come in!” Kiana says to her communication trying to get in touch with her superior. 

Bzzt... bzzzzt... bzzzzt…

“Of course... The thunderclouds are interrupting communications…” 

“This is gonna be hard for them, with no backups, they need to find that Herrscher quick before it could grow stronger.” SAKURA says with a worried tone.

Suddenly Dr. MEI spoke with confidence saying, “I have faith in them, they are going to stop me before I can even do something that I’ll regret.”

“MEI… you’re right, the only thing we can do is trust in them,” SAKURA says with a smile.

“As long as our hearts are connected, there's no problem! Humans rely too much on machines!” Kyuusyou exclaimed as they were walking.

“I wonder if it's really okay. Now I'm starting to regret this a little…” 

“Do not worry! I swear that my power will lead us to a glorious victory!”

Meanwhile Kiana just stared at Kyuushou with a blank expression.

“Don't look at me like that! Let's distract ourselves with some good thoughts! Come on, why don't we go for a run to the horizon while we're here?” Kyuushou says as she tries to avoid Kiana’s stare at her.

“Ahh... I wanna go home already…”

“I couldn’t help but feel bad for all the bullshit my other self has to go through but I’m also disappointed at her for not trying to save Mei-senpai,” Kiana said feeling a bit conflicted.

“It’s okay to feel that way Kiana-chan, besides as they said before, some events may have been different and that’s the reason as to why you act like that.” Mei reassures her.

Kiana then nods her head at Mei thankful for her reassurance.

“Even if we say we're going to defeat the Herrscher, it's obvious that we'll be defeated if we don't have a plan... Attacking her head-on would be suicidal.”

“Hoh, Kiana actually following a plan? The world must be ending,” Himeko joked.

“Hey! I can follow plans” Kiana (2016) replied while those from 2016 even Mei (2016) looked at her blankly.

Kiana (2016) pouted as everyone decided to go against her, even her beloved Mei-senpai.

“No matter how strong a person is, they have weaknesses. For example, they may be physically strong but emotionally weak…”

“Huh, she’s actually smart if she puts her mind into it,” Kiana says as she remembers how she managed to defeat the Herrscher persona of Mei.

“Emotionally? Yes, that's it! It seems Kyuushou is smart at least once in a while!”

The others couldn’t help but chuckle at how similar these two are, even though they’re quite different from one another.

“Huh? R-really? Eheheh. Of course! I am the savior, Kyuushou-sama, after all!” Kyuusyou exclaimed, happy about the compliment Kiana gave her.

“I'm sure I've heard a story like this before. The Herrscher was originally a human, but their consciousness got corrupted by the Honkai, and they began thinking about destroying the world.” Kiana explained remembering a story and a lesson from before.

“I’d give her explanation 6/10, the moment a human became a Herrscher they just don’t begin to think about destroying the world, their mind will only ‘focus’ at destroying the world, perfect for a puppet of the Honkai,” VILL-V explained.

“And they can’t be reasoned with ever,” KEVIN added coldly, “Saving a Herrscher is nothing but a child’s dream that is unattainable no matter what you do.”

Those in the current era, especially from 2018 couldn’t help but be annoyed at KEVIN, they know that he’s gone through a lot but hearing him say those irks them a lot knowing that they have Herrschers who fought for humanity.

“I'm sure the same is true for Raiden Mei! If we awaken her original will, the two wills in her will repel each other and then surely the situation will be overcome!” Kiana says with conviction and confidence that they will pull it off.

“What a fool, and here I thought you were a reasonable one,” KEVIN thought to himself as he frowned at the screen.

Those from the previous era were sure that that isn’t going to work and that what they will be doing will all be in vain with the exception of MOBIUS.

Both Kiana from the current era couldn’t help but be happy, now that their other self decided to help and rescue Mei.

“Awakening her original will... Two wills that repel each other... Heh, hehehe, what an inspiring phrase! How cool!”

“But to awaken her original will, she needs some kind of trigger. I wonder what on earth happened to her? Kyuushou, can you tell me everything you know about Raiden Mei?”

“Hoh, it seems that we will get to know the story of Raiden Mei in that world huh,” Kiana says in wonder at how different her Mei is from the Mei on screen.

“It will certainly be interesting,” Raiden Ryoma commented.

Those from the previous era, especially KEVIN couldn’t help but be curious as well in the story of Mei in that world. Would her story be like MEI’s story or would it be completely different?

“Very well. Raiden Mei... She was at the top of Senba Academy even before I enrolled.”

“Her noble origins combined with her icy demeanor made her the envy of many. Rumor has it that she was confessed to by as many as 12 men in one day, and rejected every single one of them. That's why she was given the title "Queen of Thunder".”

Meanwhile the ever hopeless romantic Himeko just looked at Mei with jealousy wondering why her relationships never work out.

“Wow, what... what an amazing young lady.” Kiana says with admiration.

“Have you heard of ME Corp? It's a company that brings together all kinds of science and technology from around the world. She's also the daughter of its former president, Raiden Ryoma.”

“Hmm, it seems that I still exist in that universe and is still the father of Mei huh” Ryoma says, surprised by how similar they are.

“ME Corp... Isn't that the world's largest electronics company? But, you said he's the former president, did something happen?”

“Ahh, a month ago, Raiden Ryoma was arrested for allegedly plotting a financial crime. I don't know the details, but it seems to have been a serious case involving the ME Corp funds.”

“That was the trigger for all of the servants who had been fond of Raiden Mei to leave her side. The Queen of Thunder, who had reigned at the top of the school, fell from grace overnight. She was now all alone. How ironic.”

“Even in this world, I seem to have it rough huh,” Mei (2016) says with a bit of strain in her voice.

“It seems that I was framed again in that world… or maybe I really did plot a financial crime” Ryoma says in worried for Mei because of how it affected her.

“After all, friends are only superficial. They crumble easily over the slightest thing and make people weak. That's why I don't need friends!”

All of a sudden, a sudden scream startled them.

“CAP” Alaya says while drinking Coca Cola.

Weird.

……

Kiana stayed silent, trying to absorb all the information Kyuushou gave her.

Suddenly Kiana spoke, “Thank you for telling me. Maybe I can find out her weakness.”

“Let's go, Kyuushou! We have to wake up that senpai! Let's free her from her suffering!” Kiana exclaimed, confidence running through her as they went to rescue Mei from her suffering.

“H-hey! That's my line!”

“It’s only a matter of time before the fight happens, wanna bet!?” Senti screams, getting everyone’s attention.

Immediately, all those from 2018 (except Fu Hua and Kevin) and 2016 and surprisingly 2000 year says that Kiana will rescue Mei while those from the previous era (except for MOBIUS who for some reason didn’t join) and Kallen says that it will be impossible and they will be rescued by the higher ups and will put the Herrscher down for good.

MOBIUS herself thought that it’s already evidence that almost an entire era is believing that Herrschers could retain their humanity, but that can wait.

The screen then changes to both of them still walking but they are quite near to where the herrscher is.

“By the way, are you acquainted with Raiden Mei? You seem to know a lot about her, but... it doesn't seem like you have any connection.” Kiana asked, curiously.

“Raiden Mei is a singularity in this world... I realized that the first time I laid my eyes on her. However, even when I tried to convey this to her, the laws of causality in the world did not allow it. Every time I approached her, an invisible wall blocked my words, and they never reached her.” Kyuusyou explained thinking that Kiana will understand what she just said.

“Uhh, right…”

“You don't believe me? But this is the truth. I will follow the prophecy's guidance and rescue her from the darkness. If I don't, the world will be plunged into eternal darkness!”

Those from the theatre took note of the word prophecy again, it probably has to do with Kyuusyou being so mysterious.

“You really are strange after all. I've never seen anyone so calm and unchanged in the midst of a Honkai outbreak.”

“Yeah, it’s hard to find someone that sane after going through an eruption,” SU said, remembering the victims who survived an eruption, and being their Doctor as well.

The others agreed with him knowing how traumatizing it was to experience an eruption especially when you’re only a civilian.

“All disasters are inevitable! All we can do is lead the wheels of destruction towards hope. Yes! That is my destiny as the Savior! Kiana, our meeting was also fate. It was an inevitable event written in the prophecy. Come! Let us save the world together!”

Kiana (2016) though didn’t think that it was fate but just a coincidence.

Meanwhile the Scientist and Researchers are getting itchy, they really wanted to know what Kyuushou meant.

“That's nice of you to say... but I refuse!”

“Huh...?!” Kyuusyou said, confused as to why she would refuse such a request, especially since it came from the savior of the world.

“With you by my side, no matter how many lives I have, it won't be enough. Besides, my only mission is to take you to the organization. After this incident, we won't see each other again.”

“Sweet relief,” Kiana mutters to herself feeling drained, and she wasn’t even the one experiencing Kyuushou’s bullshit but her other self.

“Organization? ...Hoho, what kind of place is it?”

Those from 2018 were about to speak when suddenly their mouth is forced shut, with Alaya looking at them and saying, “No spoilers~”

They just grumbled, while those from the past looked at them weirdly and some suspiciously.

Otto meanwhile looked at them with a smile as if he knew that they knew.

“Unfortunately, I don't have the authority to tell you. However, I can tell you that our goal is to save the world. The rest will have to be confirmed by you, Kyuushou, by seeing it with your own eyes.” Kiana explained.

“Fufufu, so exciting!”

The scenery changed again this time, they are almost there on the roof.

Rumble!!

“The range of the lightning is getting bigger and bigger. It seems that Senpai is gradually absorbing the Honkai. Those zombies from earlier must have mutated under her influence... If we leave her like this, she might really destroy the world.” Kiana says.

“Then go as fast as you can, and put her out immediately or else she really will destroy the world.” HUA says, readying herself at the scene of one of her friends being killed.

The others from the previous era (except MOBIUS) nodded at her.

“We're almost to the roof. That's the sacred ground of this school, where no one can approach…” Kyuusyou said, exaggerated.

“It looks like Raiden Mei is on the roof…”

“This boss battle atmosphere is amazing! It's getting my blood pumping!” Kyuushou says, excited at the prospect of fighting.

“Hey, I'm the one fighting here! You've just been sitting on the sidelines and making strange poses the whole time....” Kiana complained still not forgiving her for what she did earlier.

“Muahaha, didn't you feel it? While you were fighting, I was sending my spiritual energy to you. In fact, you should be thanking me!”

“This girl… augh, Mei-senpai… please hug me, I need my emotional hug right now” Kiana (2016) requested which to almost nobody’s surprise Mei (2016) did hug her while Bronya (2016) looked at them with a strange expression.

Mei (2016) looked at Bronya and asked her what’s wrong.

Bronya (2016) who doesn't think she could lie to her Mei-neesama says, “The Bronya wants hug too”

“Why didn’t you say so,” Mei (2016) says as she offered her other arm, which Bronya (2016) immediately latched onto.

The quad from the future looked at their past selves with a bit of jealousy so they decided to do it too, the difference is that Seele is also included.

Before anyone could comment, the screen started again.

“Sigh, you... fine.” Kiana just gave up.

“Anyway, let's think about a strategy before fighting Raiden Mei, Kyuushou. The opponent is a Herrscher, and if we're not careful, you might get hurt too.”

“The worse is that they could die, trying to rescue her but it was all for naught,” KEVIN says nonchalantly as if he already knows the outcome.

“KEVIN…” Dr. MEI whispered feeling hopeless.

“Heheheh, don't worry. If danger approaches, I will protect you with my powers from my curse!”

“(I want to punch you so bad...) Calm down... Calm down... In my plan, you're very important, Kyuushou. Without you, I can't beat Raiden Mei.” Kiana says trying to calm herself down to hopefully not get physical with Kyuushou.

“Oh? So you finally understand the true power of Kyuushou-sama. You have said many rude things up until now, but the generous Kyuushou-sama will forgive you. Now, speak, Kiana!”

“God, why do you have to say it like that...? Listen carefully, here's my plan——”

Suddenly the screen cut off Kiana and transitioned to Kyuusyou who just finished listening. 

“——Hmm, it seems like a mission worthy of me. I have certainly received your request. Now all you have to do is sit back and gaze upon my splendor!” 

“Okay, looks like I managed to fool her somehow…” Kiana muttered to herself, surprised that she even managed to convince Kyuusyou.

“Third Herrscher... Just wait, I'll save you.”

“Useless, you’ll end up dead with that mindset” KEVIN muttered to himself stubbornly.

Meanwhile both Kiana from the current era cheered for Kyuushou, hoping to rescue Mei from herself.

Those who are close to them looked at them fondly as they wished both Kiana luck in rescuing Mei.

The screen changes, transitioning into the rooftop of the school where Mei is gathering Honkai Energy.

Suddenly she was interrupted by Kyuusyou by making a declaration at her, “O princess, imprisoned by disaster. I will free your broken heart!”

“Ok, that is actually such a cool line,” Kiana (2016) admitted, even the whole theatre agreeing with her. If Honkai didn’t exist and they all work at film or entertainment production, they would have hired this girl at how natural she was at this.

“How foolish of you to follow me... It seems you're prepared to die.” Mei said with a dark tone in her voice.

“Death? There is no need to fear death! All things cannot escape the cycle of life and death. To me, death is just another state of mind for the soul.”

“Where the hell is she keep pulling these poetic lines, I gotta use them when I have a chance, maybe I can get promoted,” Susannah muttered to herself, already thinking on how to use these lines. Li Sushang who heard her couldn’t help but chuckle as she looked at her adoringly.

“Hmm? So you think you can beat me?” Mei asked arrogantly.

“No! There is no meaning in killing each other. Violence is a sinful act forbidden by God, and is the origin of all original sin!” Kyuushou said, as if quoting from the Bible of Christianity.

“...Then what are you going to do?”

“My purpose is to bring you the light of salvation and save you from chaos. So cast away the darkness in your heart! Open your arms and embrace the light!”

“Foolish, why aren’t you striking her yet, this is your chance while she’s off guard,” APONIA says in her usual nun pose.

Everyone agreed with her, even both Kiana knowing that you have to brute force to stop the Herrscher and rescue Mei.

“...Huh?” Mei says in confusion.

“...It seems that you came to help your "senpai" rather than kill her. She must be very important to you to go to such a dangerous place of your own accord.”

“But that "senpai" wishes for the end of the world. I simply inherited that wish. Don't get me wrong.”

Those from the previous era are shocked at her wordings, inherited? What does she mean? Does the human Mei really wish for the end of the world? Does that girl really have two wills, if so then…

MOBIUS looked at the screen in fascination as her hypothesis slowly becoming true, “It seems that Herrscher just confirmed the existence of another will, the human one by saying that it inherited it the wish of the human ego” 

  “Mei-senpai…” Kiana (2016) thought to herself worriedly while being held by both Mei (2016) and Bronya (2016).

“That's just a trivial thing! There is darkness lurking in everyone's heart! We are slaves bound by the shackles of fate. When our soul can no longer enjoy freedom, darkness is born in our heart!”

Everyone couldn’t help but ponder about what Kyuushou said. 

“She seems to be very wise at someone her age even being a chuunibou,” Otto said as he is deeply thinking about what Kyuushou said. (HA! It seems the savior managed to move his heart a bit)

Those who are Herrschers also pondered about what Kyuushou said, because Herrschers are created in a negative aspect of a human being.

“Throw away the memories that hold you captive to sorrow. Free your mind and regain your sense of self! Believe in the power of light, and you will escape the clutches of darkness!”

“Word for word,” Senti stated, impressed.

“Wherever she’s getting these lines from, I need to go there or meet her myself and teach me her ways” Susannah says in admiration.

“...What are you saying? All this nonsense that I can't understand... That's enough, just die already!” Mei screamed having enough of Kyuushou’s bullshit as she tried to strike her with thunder only for Kyuushou to dodge and come out unscathed.

The audience were impressed, to be able to dodge a lightning point blank and come out unscathed, is a true testament of her prowess and potential.

“I won't fall... until I save you! I swear here that even if the heavens and earth are destroyed, my soul will be with you.” Kyuushou exclaimed with confidence, not at all faltering at the sight of a mad Herrscher who is about to smite her down with multiple lightning.

“Go! Kyuushou save Mei-senpai!” Both Kiana cheered at the screen while KEVIN was still brooding in the corner saying, “This is just a waste of time, you guys are getting killed at this rate.”

“Shut up!! Stop spouting all this nonsense! I can't understand any of it!” Just as Mei is about to summon a barrage of thunder to strike Kyuushou, but before she could she was interrupted by a scream coming from somewhere.

“Now!”

Kiana then suddenly pinned Mei down, surprising her at how powerful and sturdy this girl is. 

“Agh, you! You were behind me this whole time?!” Mei angrily said as she struggled to try and get out of being pinned.

Those in the theatre were surprised at how they managed to easily apprehend the Herrscher. Those who are great at strategizing couldn’t help but applaud them at their plan to subdue her, now though the question they all had will finally be answered, will both Kyuushou and Kiana save Mei or will they fall alongside the human Mei at the hands of the Herrscher.

“Yeah... it was impressive in terms of mentally wearing her down.” Kiana admitted to being impressed at Kyuushou.

“Come on, Mei-senpai! With the blood of the Kaslana family, which is immune to the Honkai, I will put an end to the Honkai within you!” Kiana exclaimed as she suppressed the Herrscher persona of Raiden Mei.

“You! Let go of me! I'll kill you!” the Herrscher said slowly going wild as she panicked.

“To think that such a young girl could…”

Suddenly, an empty voice without malice but full of regrets spoke through the ‘Herrscher’s’ mouth.

“Get... out of my body... Go…” 

Those in the theatre, especially the previous era even SU except MOBIUS, went wide-eyed, that voice… it couldn’t be…

Meanwhile, in the current era, both Kiana are throwing a party because they have saved Mei once again, even if it’s another version of them.

The Anti-Entropy trio couldn’t help but smile, it seems that the future will be bright if the Herrschers keep retaining their humanity.

“Her original personality has returned! The Herrscher's influence is fading!”

The very foundation that the knowledge of Herrschers could never go back to how they were in the previous era is slowly being destroyed. 

KEVIN himself is shaking, he couldn’t believe it, couldn’t bring himself to believe it because if it’s true then why… why has so much bloodshed been caused and the one you’re trying to save didn’t come to her senses…

Almost everyone in their group couldn’t bring themself to believe it, HUA seems to be at the same level of panic as KEVIN witnessing this wondering why is the world so cruel as to not give their MAJOR a chance…

The current era noticed this and momentarily stopped their celebration knowing that the previous era had it more rough than them.

“Shut up! Just give your body to me obediently! You want revenge on the world, don't you?!”

“No, even if I want to, I would use my resources rather than being a puppet to a cosmic being who enjoys eradicating civilization,” Dr. MEI says with conviction in her voice.

“Enough... just... let me die here…” ‘Mei’ pleaded.

“MEI…” SU whispered his eyes open as he watched how Mei retained her humanity.

“I don’t wanna believe this… I can’t believe this… but still, Go! MEI-san come back!” PARDO screamed, cheering at MEI as she slowly regained her human consciousness.

GRISEO being a sweet summer child she is, decided to cheer as well “You can do it, Mei-oneechan!!”

KEVIN stayed quiet not knowing how to react to this.

Dr. MEI just held his hand with a smile reassuring him.

He just nodded at her and smiled back.

“You bastard! What are you doing?!” the Herrscher exclaimed as Mei took control and managed to knock Kiana back, freeing her.

“No... Not good!” Kyuushou exclaimed as she saw how Mei escaped.

“Thank you... Now I can at least die as a human…” Mei said slowly backing and getting to the edge of the roof.

Those in the theatre couldn’t help but look at the girl in fear and worry as they saw what she was about to do. Even though she’s a Herrscher, a world destroyer, the moment the girl seems to retain her humanity, they couldn’t help but hope that maybe… there is a chance…

ELYSIA, looked at the girl with expectation that she would be the one to show them that not all Herrschers are puppets but they have humanity deep inside them too. (PS: ELYSIA still doesn't know she's the Herrscher of Origin).

Those from the previous era who were still having a hard time believing all of this couldn’t help but hug pile Dr. MEI as they knew what she was about to do on the screen.

Both Kiana in the current era looked at the screen with worry in their eyes, they knew what Mei was about to do, after all she did save her from that incident.

Raiden Ryoma couldn’t help but shake in fear as her daughter was about to jump off a roof just so she could die as ‘human’.

Suddenly he notices a hand holding his, and it’s none other than Siegfried, his best friend.

“Don’t worry, I trust my daughter that she’ll do what it takes to save her Mei-senpai.” Siegfried says with full confidence to her daughter.

Ryoma took a deep breath knowing that Siegfried is right, Kiana won't let anything happen to his daughter, “Thank you, Siegfried.” 

“You're Welcome.” (Bromance)

“Ugh... D-don't tell me you're planning to jump off from here?!” Kiana looked at her as if she’s gone crazy.

“Farewell...” Mei said as she fell from the roof.

“MEI/Mei/Mei-senpai/Mei-oneesama!!”

People screamed her name as she started to fall.

Everyone close to their respective Meis hugged her, stayed close to her, some even closed their eyes watching this.

Mei (2016) couldn’t help but shake knowing this happened in their world even though she already knows she'll be saved, she still remembers the feeling of hopelessness in that situation. 

Mei however just smiled knowing what's about to come next.

Suddenly before she could even fall that far, a hand suddenly caught her right hand and was holding onto her. 

“I won't let that happen!” Kyuushou says, as she holds Mei’s right hand.

“YEESSS”

“GO KYUUSHOU” 

“SAVE MEI”

Everyone cheered as they saw Kyuushou hold onto Mei.

Those from the previous era were silent, conflicting emotions, feelings and opinion running through them, on one hand they don’t want Mei to die, especially now that she seems to have done something so unbelievable and impossible, retaining her humanity after being a herrscher, on the other, she’s still a threat because if Mei managed to gain control that doesn’t mean that the herrscher is bidding it’s time waiting to cease control when Mei is at her lowest…

“Let me go! Let me die!” Mei screamed as she tried to take Kyuushou’s hand off of her.

“Mei-senpai…” both Kiana whispered as they remembered how Mei was back then when they tried to save her. While both of their respective Mei just held their hand reassuring them.

Raiden Ryoma couldn’t help but cry at the sight of her daughter wanting to kill herself, it hit him a lot.

Meanwhile those from the previous era, some thought of granting her request so she could die a human but there are others who are slowly having hope in their eyes and wish for Mei to live and prove to them that Herrschers could retain their humanity and fight alongside them against the Honkai.

“Are you stupid...? Dying doesn't solve anything! Miracles happen because you're alive. There's meaning to it…” Kyuushou responded by rebuking Mei’s wish to die.

“...K-Kiana! Help me! I can't hold on any longer!” 

“H-hey! Come on, give me your other hand, Mei-senpai!” Kiana says as she reaches out to her.

“Someone like me... should just die. Why would you try to protect me even at the risk of your life?” Mei said full of regrets and despair.

The theatre is silent, they know the answer to Mei’s question, some of them have the same but some are different, but they all had one answer deep within their heart that even those that try to deny it couldn’t. It’s because they couldn't help but help a person in need of saving even if they are your enemy.

Sirin couldn’t help but look at the girl in understanding, even her, someone who killed millions of people has been given a second chance, something she thought she didn't deserve.

“Don't try to shoulder everything on your own! Everyone is needed by someone, and everyone has a reason to live! It's not okay to throw your life away like this!” Kiana declared as she put all her strength in pulling her in.

“What she says is true, when you need help, don’t be afraid to get help from someone whom you deeply trusted, because shouldering everything on your own will only lead to self destruction,” Cecilia advised everyone with a gentle smile. 

Those who did shoulder everything themselves just looked down knowing how right she was and how their selfishness almost took their life. (Ahem Kiana)

With one last pull they managed to get Mei back to the roof, “...Huff, huff...! Finally pulled her up!” Kiana says tiredly.

“Thank you…” Mei muttered.

Those in the theatre couldn’t help but still be on guard because they don’t know if this is really Mei’s persona or the Herrscher’s, while those from 2016 and 2018 cheered at finally getting the Mei they know back.

“It seems like your personality has returned completely! ...I'm a bit late in introducing myself, but I'm Kiana Kaslana, a transfer student! Starting today, I'll be a student at Senba Academy, so treat me kindly!” Kiana introduced herself to Mei.

“That's completely different from when you introduced yourself to me! Anyway, I am the savior of the new world, Houraiji——” Kyuushou noticed but decided to let it go and introduce herself again to Mei.

“Houraiji Kyuushou, we meet again!” Mei exclaimed, remembering the times Kyuushou tried to talk to her.

“Oh my God! You remember me!” Kyuushou was surprised, she didn’t think Mei would remember her.

“Yes. On the day of the entrance ceremony, you were standing by the school gates muttering something I couldn't quite understand, such as "O beings of this world, answer my summons... Your outfit was quite unusual too... It left a strong impression on me.” Mei admitted.

“If that's so, then why did you always choose to ignore me whenever I spoke to you? Wasn't it due to an interference with the laws of causality?”

“I'm sorry... You always said things that I didn't really understand... so if I replied, well... I was afraid other people would misunderstand, so…”

The audience couldn’t help but chuckle and laugh at the reason why Mei’s reason while others couldn’t help but feel a bit pity on Kyuushou.

“Grrr... what a devilish act.” Kyuushou muttered.

“Hehe. Hey, since we're here, can I call you Kyuushou-chan?” Mei asks with a genuine tone.

“C-call me whatever you like!” Kyuushou replied, feeling heat in her cheeks.

“Kyuushou-chan, you're really funny. You're very kind, after all. And you're very cute.” Mei complimented while Kyuushou became a blushing mess.

Those in the theatre couldn’t help but laugh and smile at how Mei managed to smitten Kyuushou, although those from the previous still have conflicting feelings, in the end they all collectively agreed, MEI is back.

In 2016, Kiana (2016) couldn’t help but try to yell but was stopped by both Mei (2016) and Bronya (2016), what is she about to say? Well “Mei-senpai is mine!” 

Meanwhile Bronya (2016) also couldn’t help but bit her tongue because of what she’s currently feeling.

Those from 2018 mainly, Kiana, Bronya and Seele couldn’t help but form a little bit of dark thoughts even though Bronya and Kiana knew that they were being unfair and that it’s a different world, whoever Mei is happy with getting together then it shouldn’t be a problem. Meanwhile Seele is still being Adrien Agreste trying to find out why she felt this way, while Seele in her head couldn’t help but facepalm and sigh.

“Cute? No way! Sure, she may look good, but inside she's just a chuunibyou! But Mei-senpai is way more amazing! I want you to call me "-chan" too~” Kiana exclaimed, jealous of Kyuushou.

Those from the theatre especially 2018 and 2016 couldn’t help but look at Kiana with a smirk knowing just how much she loves Mei. And seeing this world might be the final push they needed to finally be together.

“I'm not that amazing.... Well then, Kiana-chan, nice to meet you.” 

“Hmph! I am the one chosen by Heaven. You mere mortals cannot comprehend my divinity!” Kyuushou exclaimed, offended by Kiana.

“By the way... could you please tell me what happened here? I remember that the students turned into monsters and then I lost consciousness... but you guys helped me, right?” 

“The thing is…” as Kiana is about to answer, her communication device started ringing.

Pip pip pip~

“Ah, now that the Herrscher is gone, the thundercloud jamming is too... Hello, this is Kiana.”

“I don’t think Herrscher is fully gone, I believe its consciousness is currently suppressed and it’s waiting for the right time.” SU hypothesized, many people agreed, however Mei (2016) couldn’t help but try to hide her laugh because, the Herrscher consciousness isn’t here anymore, as she truly accepted being a true Herrscher.

Those from 2018 said nothing because it would ruin the fun.

“Kiana! What were you doing?! You were supposed to leave Senba Academy as soon as you found the target. Why are you fighting the Third Herrscher?!” The speaker on the phone asked aggressively. 

“Ugh... Dad, there's a reason for this…” Kiana muttered.

“DAD!?” Kiana (2016) yells on the screen, not expecting Siegfried to be in her daughter’s life this early on.

“Ziggy…” Cecilia looked at the screen with a smile, “It seems that you took great care of Kiana.”

Cecilia had a feeling, at the very start back in the introduction, the way the people close to her in the future look at her longingly even though they tried their hardest to hide it, she must have passed away. This is the only reasonable deduction.

“I'll listen to your excuses later. Take the target and leave Senba Academy quickly! Anti-Entropy has already reached Senba Academy!” Siegfried warned Kiana.

Everyone looked at the screen in surprise, it seems that the Anti-Honkai organization Anti-Entropy is about to show up.

Both Bronya couldn’t help but shiver, knowing what they tried to do to both Kiana and Mei back then when she was still a part of Anti-Entropy during the 3rd eruption.

Both of them were hugged by their own circle, and are reassuring her that nothing bad will happen.

Otto couldn’t help but look at the screen curiously, wondering how different Anti-Entropy of that world is from them and how much of a threat they are if they’re the anti-entropy of this world.

The Anti-Entropy group, both 2018 and 2000 are excited at seeing their counterparts and see how different they are to them.

“Wha... Anti-Entropy?” Kiana asked, alarmed

Suddenly a large sound came from the sky, “Kiana!! Look over there! Incredible! I can't believe flying battleships actually exist!! Wow, those magnificent lines... S-so cool!” Kyuushou exclaimed excitedly.

“That's Anti-Entropy's flying battleship... the Moonlight Throne?!” Suddenly a large battleship was shown on the screen.

Everyone looked at the screen in awe, the previous era also couldn’t help but mesmarized at the sight of the battleship.

Those who are members of the Anti-Entropy couldn’t help but look at the battleship in pride at how powerful their counterpart is while Otto couldn’t help but feel a bit threatened at the sight.

Himeko, seeing the ship couldn’t help but scoff while muttering the Hyperion is better and cooler than the ship.

Suddenly Alaya took everyone’s attention by saying, "That's the first episode, how do you guys like it?"

All of them suddenly erupted into chaos, all of them trying to ask questions.

Alaya just stayed silent, waiting until everyone shut their mouth. When they notice Alaya not saying anything at all they decide to finally shut up.

“As I was saying, that will all be answered, but one question at a time… So who is first?”

Next Chapter: Intermission, and a snippet of the future. 

Chapter Text

As Alaya said that, Dr MEI immediately raised her hand to ask a question. Alaya, seeing this nods at her to continue.

Dr. Mei took a deep breath, and then looked at her current era versions, reincarnations or whatever it is called, “Is everything on the screen also happened  to you? Are you two… a Herrscher?”

Both Mei looked at her with resigned expression and just decided to reveal their identity, just as Mei (2016) is about to answer, she was cut off by Mei telling her that she will be the one to reveal it. Mei (2016) hearing this is relieved because she still doesn’t know how to handle everyone knowing about her.

Mei then stood up, and suddenly the Honkai around the room rose as she transformed into her thunder Herrscher dress. Everyone in the theatre except from 2018 looked at her alarmed and guards heavy, while Otto is just watching this as entertainment.

Suddenly Mei spoke, “Yes, the both of us are Herrscher of thunder and are fighting for humanity.” Suddenly KEVIN jumped at her, shamash raised by both his arms, Mei seeing this smirked and took her Seven Thunders of Retribution: Narukami and collided with KEVIN.

KEVIN looked at her with fury, anger, and hatred in his eyes. Suddenly both Mei and KEVIN were transported in a box where they could fight however they liked.

Kiana looked at Alaya as if asking if is her doing, Alaya answered, “Yes, it’s my doing, can’t have them destroying the Theatre.”

The audience then looked at the ongoing fight in the box in awe at how KEVIN is going toe to toe with Mei. Meanwhile those in 2018 couldn’t help but pity KEVIN as he is about to get his ass whooped so hard. Even Kevin looked at his past counterpart with sympathy.

They looked back at the fight, surprised when they heard KEVIN’s voice, it seems that there’s a voice amplifier in the box making them hear the talking.

“What kind of mind control did you do to make them think you're an ally of humanity?” KEVIN asked, demanding an answer. His tone is full of deep hatred towards Mei, enough hate to drown someone into despair and madness.

“Heh, if you really think I could do that then you’re wrong. Only the Herrscher of Sentience could do that,” Mei replied nonchalantly as she dodged another slash from shamash and retaliated with a slash of her own, only to be blocked.

All of a sudden KEVIN felt a presence beyond him, but before he could block he was punched in the face so hard, reality almost cracked as he fell to the ground. Mei, who knew he wasn’t quite done yet, decided to taunt him. “Is this all the previous era’s greatest hero could do??”

KEVIN who has transformed into his MANTIS form was suddenly face to face with Mei making her go wide eyed as she also received a punch that felt like the strength of a billion Honkai Beast.

From the ground Mei managed to land with her feet smiling, looks like she’s going to have to use 50% of her strength. Horns as well as large mechanical hands appeared beside her. The left hand seems to be holding a large Katana.

Mei (2016) couldn’t help but look at herself in awe at how she looked, she wondered if she will be as strong as her future self.

Both Kiana cheered at Mei, Kiana (2016) even saying kick KEVIN’s ass. Kevin doesn’t know whether to be offended or not. But he does agree that his past self needed a beating. If not then he will never be able to grow from her hatred.

Dr. MEI along with those from the previous era have conflicting feelings, they know where KEVIN’s coming from but what they’re confused about is that both Fu Hua and Kevin from the current era seem to be ok with the Herrscher and haven’t attacked her. 

MOBIUS is the one to ask this question though, “Fu Hua, Kevin”

Both Fu Hua as well as Kevin looked at MOBIUS.

“You guys have known that this girl is a Herrscher, yet you guys haven’t attacked her, why is that?”

Everyone stopped what they’re doing, finally focusing on them, even Mei and KEVIN momentarily stopped their fighting and listened.

Finally Kevin answered, his eyes bright and full of hope in contrast to his past self. “It’s because, what Mei said is true, she is a Herrscher who fought for humanity and is worthy to be called one of the strongest, after all I had to fight her with my true and full strength.”

Before anyone could say anything Fu Hua added, “I’ve seen how dedicated she is when it comes to her ‘most important person’ she wouldn’t do anything bad.”

Fu Hua (2016) also says that, “The Herrscher within Mei in our timeline is suppressed so she is still safe.”

The audience couldn’t believe it, specifically those from the previous era. Kevin along with Hua, two of the most stubborn when it comes to killing and defeating the Collapse. To hear them say this is just mind blowing.

Alaya then decided to finally stop the fight by transporting both Mei and KEVIN in their respective seat chains of judah, binding KEVIN since he’s the one who initiated the fight.

“Alright stop that petty fight of yours, cause now we will look at the snippet of the future,” Alaya said excited to finally show something from their future. 

The audience couldn’t help but be excited at the prospect of seeing the future, while those from 2018 thought to themselves that they might see what happened with each other. They also couldn’t help but be scared because their future isn’t all that sunshine and rainbows. They’re worried especially Kiana for her past self even though she knew that she’ll be fine. She knew that finding out about the truth would break her.

The screen then lit up and showed the title, “Lament of the Fallen: Thunders Over Nagazora”

The screen then changed scenery, showing thunderclouds around the sky, and when the camera was lowered it showed a very familiar rooftop.

The audience were confused, why is the screen showing the rooftop of Senba Academy, could it be that this is the equivalent of the event of what they saw before?

Those from 2018 who knew exactly what went down during this couldn’t help but widen their eyes, this is when Mei left and joined the World Serpent all for the sake of her most important person. Although it will probably become three most important a lot sooner.

Kiana looked at Mei with nostalgic eyes, “It seems that the first that is about to show is about how we had our ‘break-up’ huh?” Kiana said teasingly.

While Mei turned her attention towards Kiana and a smirk slowly formed in Mei’s face making Kiana gulp nervously, “And who’s fault is it for being so naughty?” Mei asked with a husky tone.

Kiana went beet red and decided to hide her face with her hands while both Seele and Bronya just looked at them with unreadable expressions. Seele is currently wondering why she felt so hot watching this while Seele in her mind couldn’t help but be tortured from her obliviousness, meanwhile Bronya couldn’t help but imagine a lot of naughty things and couldn’t help but have a nosebleed.

Those from 2016 thought that they’re about to see their version of how Kiana saved Mei, but oh boy are they so wrong about that. 

Suddenly the sound of fighting was heard and two girls appeared, the girl also known as Raiden Mei is currently choking Kiana while saying “Give up,” as she throws Kiana across the rooftop like a ragdoll.

Kiana (2016) and Mei (2016) were shocked, this isn’t how the event happened, then they decided to look at their future counterpart.

Kiana looked at both her past counterpart as well as Mei’s debating on whether she should spoil, in the end she decided to give them a clue, “It happened in the future.”

They couldn’t believe it, hell even Otto couldn’t believe what he was seeing because he personally knew that those two adored each other so much… What happened to them to the point that they are basically trying to kill each other.

Sirin meanwhile looked at both Mei’s threateningly, if they ever hurt her baby sister’s heart so help her because she doesn’t think she could hold herself back.

The screen then changed to Kiana standing up while holding the metallic fence of the roof, gripping it tightly while saying, “I won’t… I’m not letting you go!”

The theatre is silent, they could feel the emotions running through them, and then someone decided to say something about it, “Is this a break up??” KALPAS asked.

All of a sudden everyone felt a bit awkward, both Mei (2016) and Kiana (2016) were beet red but still they are a bit overwhelmed because both know how they are important to one another so… what happened?

Meanwhile those from 2018 couldn’t help but chuckle because of how right KALPAS is.

The screen got back to Mei asking Kiana, “How? You could barely stand,” all of a sudden Kiana got back up and tried to punch Mei only for her to dodge every single one, then she tripped Kiana but that didn’t work as Kiana managed to catch her self, then she tried to kick Mei while she’s down but that didn’t work, she continue to barrage Mei with her kicks but Mei just keeps on blocking it and her last kick went straight to Mei only for her to dodge and counter attack with a punch that sent Kiana backward momentarily. 

“Damn, you really did beat the shit out of me that day, huh” Kiana winced as she saw how badly she was being beaten by Mei.

Meanwhile Mei looked at Kiana with a deadpan expression saying, “It’s your fault for being so stubborn back then.”

“Yeah, Kiana, while I don’t agree with Mei joining the World Serpent, I definitely agree to her beating you to your senses before you kill yourself out of your selflessness.” Bronya added.

Kiana just pouted knowing that her best friends were right; she really did need a beating.

Those from 2016 just looked at the screen with worried looks and kept on thinking why is this happening or why it happened.

Both Mei and Kiana continue to brawl with Mei having the upper hand, then Mei kicks Kiana in the chin with lightning infused feet making her fly backwards.

Kiana then ran towards Mei and jumped while trying to aim a kick with Neko Charm but that didn’t work as Mei dodged and kicked her in the back.

Kiana managed to land at the fence by grabbing it and using it to jump towards Mei and after that she tried to choke Mei but that didn’t do anything as Mei then retaliated by using both her hands to put down Kiana’s arms and kicking her, but Kiana stood strong as she took Mei’s legs and tried to break it by elbowing it infused with Honkai making her other eye glow like a Herrscher.

Everyone in the theatre was shocked the moment they saw Kiana’s eye. Those from the previous era choked a bit on their food while ELYSIA just looked at Kiana on screen in wonder if she’s also a Herrscher who fights for humanity.

MOBIUS can’t help but be more curious, “It seems that the thunder herrscher isn’t the only one who fought for humanity huh, hehehe this is so interesting.”

KEVIN looked at his descendant with an unreadable expression, is she also a Herrscher? Why, why them, not us… Why are there Herrschers who retain their humanity, yet in their era there’s no such thing as retaining humanity once you get corrupted by the collapse, no mercy for the corrupted.

Cecilia looked at the screen in despair, what could’ve made Kiana a Herrscher, what happened? And then she remembered about how the Herrscher of Thunder now fights for humanity, hell even she had managed to bring Sirin to the side of humanity. So she’ll hope that maybe, just maybe Kiana is a Herrscher who fights for humanity.

Kallen, along with Kira and Lixue couldn’t help but flinch the moment they saw Kiana’s eye, they couldn’t believe such a sweet little kid like Kiana could become a world destroyer.

Those from 2016 are the most surprised and shocked of all of them. Kiana (2016) couldn’t believe that she became a Herrscher, nuh uh, that’s just impossible. She already declared that she’ll become an S-rank Valkyrie, but before she could continue with her musing she was cut off by Wendy saying, “Maybe Kiana also fights for humanity even if she became a Herrscher?” 

“The Bronya thinks Wendy is right, although it still confuses Bronya why Kiana quote on quote said, she’s not letting Mei go” Bronya (2016) confusedly stated.

Fu Hua (2016) however knows the truth, HoV could take over Kiana in any way it wants, and she has a feeling that it will happen in this video.

Otto meanwhile looked at the screen with a smirk, it seems that his plan is working, “Just a little more and Kallen’s revival will be within my reach”

However it seems that Kiana’s move proves to be ineffective again as Mei punches her in the face with lightning embedded in her fist. Kiana electrocuted, tumbles through the ground, but before she could, Mei was suddenly in front of her and struck her in the face with the knee, making her fly towards the wooden chair.

The audience flinched because of the brutality on the screen while both Kiana and Mei from 2016 just hugged each other with Bronya as they saw the brutality of Mei on the screen.

“Wow, Mei is really pulling her punches huh,” Theresa (2016) said as she was hurt at how these two, her students became like this.

Himeko looked at Theresa (2016), saying, “I don’t think this is just a normal, petty argument. There’s probably something that happened that divided both Kiana and Mei.”

“You’re right, whatever it is, I hope it isn’t enough to severely damage their relationship.” Theresa (2016) replied with a worried expression.

“I’m… not… giving up!!” Kiana exclaimed as she threw the wooden chair at Mei as a distraction, however that proves to be futile as it was cut in half but it was enough for Kiana to make her move, but before she could do, Mei intercepted her with electric infused gloves slashing her, Mei just continue just continued with her onslaught of slashes and finally ended it with a final hit, making Kiana fly as fast as lightning towards the ground.

“KIANA-CHAN/KIANA” Both Mei and Bronya from 2016 screamed as they saw how brutal Mei is towards Kiana and how that final blow might have injured Kiana severely. Kiana (2016) reassured them by whispering in their ears, that she’s ok and that it will take a lot more for her.

Mei in 2018 just looked sheepish, as she saw how hard she was on Kiana back then. Many people looked at her as if she was crazy, even those who knew her and are close to her in the past looked at her as if they didn't recognize her, hell, even her past self is looking at her as if she’s some sort of alien.

Kiana, seeing this immediately stood up to defend Mei, saying that it’s initially her fault on why Mei became like that.

When Kiana (2016) heard this, she couldn’t believe it, she’s the reason why Mei became like that? If she heard it from anyone she would not have believed them. But this is her future self saying that it’s her fault, if her future self did say that, that could only mean that her future self is right and that it really is her fault.

It was then Kiana (2016) swore to herself that whatever she did in the future that could’ve caused this, she’ll change it so that they won’t have to go through such a thing.

Theresa (2016), Fu Hua (2016), and Himeko all looked towards Kiana wondering what could’ve Kiana done for them to fight like that.

Meanwhile within the group of 2000, Cecilia is trying her best to hold Sirin down because right now Sirin just wants to pierce Mei with a subspace lance for hurting her baby sister like that.

All of a sudden portals appeared around Mei, and tons of pointy lance appeared and restrained her, one lance almost hit her throat if she didn’t move her head.

The theater was silent, almost all of them knew what power and who it came from; they just needed to see who. Those from 2016 couldn’t help but almost choke on their food and drinks, they were so surprised when they saw those pointy lance. Theresa (2016) couldn’t help but shiver at the sight of those lances remembering her time during the 2nd eruption.

Fu Hua (2016) looked at the screen with absolute terror as she thought that Sirin managed to control Kiana’s body.

Meanwhile Otto in the background couldn’t help but celebrate as his plan is working and that reviving Kallen won’t take that much longer.

Kiana (2016), along with Bronya (2016) and Mei (2016) are confused as to where those weapons and portals came from. Himeko looked at them with a look that said lecture time and decided to give a discourse on what they are seeing, “Those are the powers of the second Herrscher, the Herrscher who started the second Honkai War and killed Millions of people.”

The whole theatre listened as Himeko gave a lecture about history. KEVIN from the previous era couldn’t help but smirk a little because he knows that Herrschers would never side with humanity and that Mei is just biding her time to finally destroy all of humanity. 

Kiana (2016) couldn’t help but look wide eyed on the screen, did she just use the power of a Herrscher who killed millions of people? She doesn’t know how to feel about it.

Both Bronya (2016) and Mei (2016) just hugged her as she looked at the screen attentively.

Meanwhile Cecilia is looking at the screen thinking of what the fuck did she just saw, her daughter Kiana used the power of the Herrscher of the Void… How did Kiana… one name came across her mind, Otto Apocalypse, that bastard, not only was it confirmed that she was dead along with Sirin but Otto decided to fuck with her family by inserting her adopted daughter’s core inside Kiana so that he could have the power of the Void… That motherfucker.

Meanwhile Sirin is currently having an existential crisis, little Kiana has her powers… Her baby sister has her powers… How? The only way for Kiana to have her power is by… Did she die? Not only did she die, Schicksal decided to insert her core inside little Kiana… Is this all a plot? Did Cecilia planned this from the start so she could have her core removed so that she could give it to Kiana?? 

However, before she could continue with that line of thought Cecilia hugged her from behind while whispering reassurance that everything will be fine, and that she would never ever betray Sirin even if that cost her, her very own life. 

Sirin slowly calmed down, while she knew and she felt the loyalty of Cecilia for her, she still felt a little doubtful because of what she was seeing right now on screen. Hopefully Alaya could explain this to her.

The screen then shows Kiana’s feet walking through the air by the use of the Void powers, after she got back to the roof, her full Void Herrscher outfit was finally shown. Indicating that she really is a puppet of the Collapse.

Then just as Kiana raised her hands Mei suddenly spoke, “ You’re always… like this… Kiana-chan, you’re always like this. Even when you’re battered, you’d still force a smile. You saved me. You saved us all. Yet you shoulder everything alone, at the cost of your life.”

The screen then shows Kiana all battered up and is still trying to shoulder everything and the scene ends with Kiana on the bed.

The audience now understood why Mei went through everything she did. It’s all because she wanted to save Kiana from herself. Those who knew Kiana know how hard it is to change her mindset once she decides to act on it. That's why even they agree to the fact that Kiana did indeed need a beating.

Kiana (2016) now knows why Mei (2016) is like this, it’s all because of her being selfless to the point that she doesn’t care about dying as long as the others are alive and well.

“Mei-sen-” Before Kiana (2016) could even continue, Mei (2016) cut her off by saying, “If you were to be like that… I won’t hesitate to do that as well Kiana”

“Bu-”

“Kiana-idiotka… do you know how important you are to us? To Mei-neesan, To Bronya, what do you think we’ll do once you are gone?” Bronya (2016) asked Kiana as she stared at the screen finally understanding why Mei did all of that.

“Guys… I…” Then Kiana decided to just hug them knowing that whatever she’ll say to her defense won’t work.

Theresa (2016) along with Himeko have tears falling through their cheeks, it seems that Kiana has inherited both Cecilia and Sigfried’s selflessness.

Cecilia couldn’t help but tear up seeing how Kiana grew up, and it seems that she inherited that Kaslana self-sacrificing trait seeing how Kiana went through a lot.

Those from the previous era couldn’t help but confirm that she really is Kevin’s descendant because of how selfless she is. But what confuses them is that she’s a Herrscher… Could she be the same as Mei??

The screen then shows Kiana’s face as she replies back to what Mei said, “Mei-senpai, This is my… mission…”

“Maybe this is for the greater good…” Mei said as she broke the lances with her brute strength alone. 

“Mei-senpai?” Kiana asked in a confused tone, Why is Mei still trying so hard?

Then Mei grabbed the lance that was about to pierce her throat, forcefully pulling it away, which resulted in her getting a deep cut in her neck. “But how can I pretend this is the right thing?” The raindrops suddenly stopped falling as if they’re being controlled.

“Mei… Don’t…” Kiana tried to reach out towards Mei but she was too late.

“I only know that deep down… The world means nothing to me…” Mei exclaimed as she destroyed the lance. The screen then shows the memories Kiana and Mei have together, and the times they have spent with each other showing how much they adored each other. 

The force of Mei’s power grew with each memory to the point even Kiana had to resist it, and finally Mei ended her statement, “…Without you!!” All of a sudden a large lightning hit the roof and then the screen showed Mei’s determined glowing Herrscher eyes, posing like a menace.

BGM starts: Honkai Word Diva

“To go through such lengths to the one you love, I commend you Raiden Mei” Otto remarked incredibly impressed at how Mei is willing to go through such lengths just for Kiana, just like him.

Mei (2016) looked at the screen and Otto with pride for her other self, she now understood completely why her onscreen self has to do this.

Meanwhile Mei from 2018 couldn’t help but gag at the sight of Otto complimenting her.

Theresa (2016) who noticed this couldn’t help but be a little suspicious.

Those from the previous era couldn’t deny it anymore, any doubt they have left is beginning to fade as they saw every memory of the thunder Herrscher and void Herrscher. They really have managed to retain their humanity.

“Fu fu, we can’t deny it anymore, the Herrschers of the current era can retain their humanity” ELYSIA stated, staring at the screen with a smile knowing that there will be a bright future even when their era has ended.

GRISEO, who has been busy painting, stared at the screen with awe, as she saw a bright color coming from Mei.

KEVIN just stayed silent knowing just how wrong he had been to judge them just because they’re Herrschers, but can you blame him? After all the things he experienced.

SU, along with MEI took a hold of each hand to reassure KEVIN.

Cecilia doesn’t know how to feel about what she was seeing, on one hand she’s thankful for Mei for trying to bring Kiana back to her senses but on the other… wait no, she has a feeling that Kiana has the same stubbornness as Siegfried, the only way to deal with someone as stubborn as Siegfried is to beat them up, and Cecilia approves.

Those from 2016 couldn’t help but tear up as they saw how much Mei is willing to give up even her humanity just for Kiana. Kiana (2016) looked at Mei (2016) with an unreadable expression while Mei (2016) just stared at Kiana (2016) conviction in her eyes. 

“Kiana… Let this be a lesson, don’t be too selfless because you don’t know how much it hurts to see someone close to you sacrifice herself for your sake” Himeko lectured gently while drinking alcohol.

“Damn, Mei-neesama really did whoop your ass so hard huh,” Bronya stated.

“Shut up, Bratnya and yes I know it’s my fault, why I had to get beat up like that,” Kiana snarked.

Kiana seeing how Mei won’t back down, summoned multiple portals and tried to struck Mei down with her Subspace lances but it was ineffective as Mei flew towards her while dodging the lances.

Kiana seeing this used her Honkai cubes to try and capture Mei but that still didn’t work as Mei is as fast as lightning and the rate Kiana kept summoning the cubes is not enough to trap Mei.

Then all of a sudden Mei was suddenly under her momentarily stumbling Kiana, and flying much higher than Kiana.

Mei then started transforming into her Herrscher form, 2 horns grew, two large mechanical arms appeared, a large katana being held in the left mechanical hand. A large circle that looks like a symbol appeared behind Mei’s back.

Mei then took a stance as she got ready to finally end this fight once and for all, Kiana looked at Mei knowing that this will be the end, then Mei finally gathered all of her courage to attack Kiana with a large slash from her katana ending the fight.

The audience watched as Mei ended the fight, many of them having different reactions. Those from 2018 are happy yet sad as they finally find out what happened that day. Meanwhile those from 2016 couldn't help but wince as they saw the attack make contact with Kiana thinking that Mei might have been overbored at beating Kiana. 

The scenery changed, the thunderstorms are now gone, replaced with a bright sky and in the middle of the sky is Kiana who is currently falling down. All of a sudden a hand managed to catch Kiana. “You reached out your hand to me on that day.” A memory of Kiana catching Mei from the rooftop was shown. “You changed my destiny from the moment we touched.” Mei said as the camera scene changed and focused on Mei, her eyes beginning to show softness and gentleness and most of all love, “You’re the most important person in my life.”

The scene changed to Kiana who was laid down still unconscious, “If rescuing you is a sin, then I’ll gladly become a sinner.” Mei said as she looked at Kiana one more time before she went away, “Farewell, Kiana-chan.”

Suddenly a dragon appeared and Mei disappeared along with it after finally doing her mission.

End

The theatre was silent throughout the ending of the viewing, they saw the raw emotion of love in her eyes. The one that if they are in Mei’s shoes they’ll definitely do the same.

Kiana who is jaw-slacked at what Mei said that time when she was unconscious decided to ask Mei about it, “Mei-sen-” but before she could Mei cut her off by calling Alaya, “Alaya, can you give me, Kiana, a private room.”

Alaya, hearing this already knows what will happen, “Alright, I’ll teleport you guys to one of my private rooms.”

Mei thanked Alaya before being covered by light as the two of them were transported out of the Theatre. Those from 2018 couldn’t help but smirk knowing what’s going to happen.

Meanwhile those who aren’t from their timeline were confused as to why those four needed a separate room.

Suddenly Sirin asked Alaya the most important question everyone wants to know, “Why does Kiana, my little sister, have the powers of the Void Herrscher?!”

Alaya looked at her, contemplating on whether she should tell or not, for now Alaya decided to give them a half truth answer, “It’s because she was chosen to be the 2nd holder of the void core.”

Those from the previous era are confused by what Alaya means, VILL-V the one who made the divine keys along with Dr. MEI and is probably the most knowledgeable about the cores of the Herrschers since divine keys are made from the cores, asks Alaya what she means by 2nd holder?

Alaya then looked at VILL-V and answered her truthfully, “Instead of making Divine Key weapons by using the core, the current era used those cores and transplant them to those who have high honkai resistance and hope to harness the powers of a herrscher to fight against Honkai, as they said, fight fire with fire.”

Everyone went silent hearing Alaya’s explanation, the previous era couldn’t help but have their jaw-slacked because what the fuck? That is just outrageous, they know that Herrschers could retain their humanity in the current era but the fact that there is a chance of that not working and will possibly have them a herrscher of their own making is just… They have no words…

Those from 2018 just nodded at Alaya’s explanation.

Meanwhile Wendy remembered how the gem was transplanted to her legs making her unable to walk, she couldn’t help but be slightly jealous of Mei and Kiana for having courage to use their herrscher powers, while she’s just stuck in here with a voice in her mind that keeps on whispering to her. 

Theresa (2016) who noticed the unfamiliar behavior of Wendy held her student’s hand knowing what is currently causing her to be like this and whispered encouragement towards her ears.

Kiana (2016) while a bit disappointed by how she was defeated, she is still happy and excited at the prospect of being able to use Herrscher powers just like her Mei-senpai. 

“Mei-senpai, we’ll be the best Herrscher duo who fights for humanity” Kiana exclaimed.

Mei just laughed at Kiana’s antics and said, “As long as you learn from your future self’s mistake then yes, we’ll be the best Herrscher duo.”

Himeko along with Fu Hua couldn’t help but smile at the sight while Bronya couldn’t help but feel a little left out… Will she become a Herrscher too?

Suddenly the duo came back from wherever they went, their faces beet red but with an expression of relief and giddy, Kiana is also shocked and surprised as if she found out about something.

The others, especially their past counterparts just looked at them weirdly while those from 2018 silently cheered at their newly improved relationship.

Meanwhile both Bronya and Seele felt a large tightness in their chest. Alaya, seeing this decided to have mercy on them and changed the subject, “Alright, everyone, it’s time to find out what happened to Kiana, Kyuushou, and Mei in the other world.” Alaya said as the screen showed the words, “Sniper and Impasse”

Chapter Text

“Matushka, we will soon arrive at the operation area, Senba Academy, and begin sniping operations.” an almost stoic voice said.

Everyone perked up at the voice, they knew that voice, especially those from Schicksal. That’s the voice of Bronya, the greatest hacker, 3rd Herrscher of Reason, Herrscher of Truth.

Although the others with the exception of 2018 don't know about her being a herrscher.

“Looks like we’re gonna meet again huh,” Kiana (2016) says smiling as she remembered meeting Bronya.

“Mhm,” Bronya (2016) looked unusually quiet, because by now, she would have said something back which made those from 2016 worried for her.

The same could be said to the Bronya in 2018, the trio knows why Bronya would be quiet, so they decided to just snuggle near her.

Those from the past looked at them weirdly, and suspiciously, something must’ve happened for those two to be quiet. 

Meanwhile Cocolia couldn’t help but smile at how Bronya’s other self treated her with respect.

Cocolia who is currently in her office said, “According to the reconnaissance team's report, the transformation of "Subject A" into a Herrscher has been halted... The target is currently moving away from Senba Academy and towards the Bay Bridge… Due to the change in plans, the sniping location will also change. Land immediately on the Bay Bridge and hide.”

“Copy.” Bronya replied.

The two scientists, particularly, Tesla and Einstein, couldn’t help but irk at the woman’s voice. 

Both Bronya couldn’t help but remember all those assassinations she did back then, she didn’t enjoy it at all… she wanted those memories removed…

“Wait… I don’t remember Bronya bringing a sniper back then,” Kiana says, confused by what Cocolia says by sniping location while both Mei and her past self agreed.

“This might’ve also been another difference between our universe, and theirs.” Theresa says.

The others all nodded at this as this is the most logical conclusion.

Meanwhile, both Bronya are still unresponsive.

“The fact that "Subject A"'s transformation into a Herrscher has been suppressed suggests that she might have been interfered with in some way. It's probably "Schicksal". If you find their forces, don't attack them right away, but first find out their strength.” Cocolia said while monitoring the trio.

“Copy.”

Hmm… Otto’s interested, it’s been awhile since he felt this way.

Meanwhile, those from the past era, as well as Kallen are confused, why does it seem like the two anti-honkai aren’t working together? They seem antagonistic to each other even when they share the same enemy.

Elysia, the bubbly girl she is, asked the overseer, “Alaya, why are those two organizations doesn’t seem to get along with each other?”

“... I’m gonna show that later, there’s a deep reason why those two are antagonistic with each other, first is different goals, and many more. Although, I will tell you that in that universe, it runs a lot deeper than in your universe.”

The past era couldn’t help but be disappointed, it seems that greed will always be humanity’s biggest hubris.

Kallen also looked at Otto, a little disappointed, in which Otto got struck at his heart.

Meanwhile those from 2018 spoke.

“You guys don’t have to worry, Anti-Entropy and Schicksal are now on good terms and are allies in the future.” Welt, the Anti-Entropy Sovereign said with a smile.

Those from the Pre-Era and Kallen smiled, at least they fixed their relationship and can now focus on a bigger threat.

“Also, the reinforcements were ambushed by Honkai beasts and won't be able to arrive on time. Please hold them off until they arrive.”

“Yes, Matushka.” Bronya said, with equal respect, love, and admiration. Although her voice is still as stoic as before.

“Well then, I wish you success, my dear daughter…”

“Copy that. Entering the area of operation and preparing to land.” Suddenly a hatch opened from the very same battleship the trio saw earlier.

All of a sudden, a silver haired girl, holding a sniper rifle while being accompanied by a huge mecha descended from the sky.

“Operation start.” Bronya said with determination as she descended from the sky.

Those from 2016 and 2018 looked at the screen in awe, Bronya looked badass asf, Seele, along with Mei and Kiana as well as their past counterpart couldn’t help but blush at how Bronya looked so cool.

“Project Bunny looked almost the same as ours,” Bronya said, as her counterpart from the past nodded. Although both of them couldn’t help but shiver at the sniper rifle in Bronya’s hand. She… she didn’t leave that profession didn’t she?

Their partners or team all scooted next to her so she could relax a little because they know Bronya’s past isn’t one that is sunshine and rainbows.

Vill-V along with Mobius, Dr. MEI and the Anti-Entropy Scientist looked at the Mech in awe and curiosity, wondering how powerful it is.

Meanwhile, Cocolia couldn’t help but smirk at the screen, which irked the two past anti-entropy scientists.

Meanwhile, with the trio, they are currently mesmerized by the sight of the huge battleship that they stopped running to look at it.

"Kiana, Kiana! You know that battleship, right? D-don't you think it's cool? ...Although the name Moonlight Throne is kind of lame. A flying battleship like that should be named something like "Chains of Heaven"! No, that's not it, something more profound... like "Crown of the Gods"!” Kyuushou exclaimed while looking at the ship with stars in her eyes but also a bit disappointed by the name but that is overshadowed by the excitement and fascination she was feeling as she looked at the battleship.

The Anti-Entropy people, especially Cocolia couldn’t help but be annoyed at the chuunibyou judging their battleship even though it’s owned by their counterpart.

“Sigh... she's being chuunibyou again.” Kiana looked absolutely done with her.

Those from 2018 and 2016 couldn’t help but giggle and look at her in sympathy for having to deal with that, while both Kiana also looked done and just accepted that it’s gonna be like this for a while…

“Kiana? Can you hear me?” Siegfried asked with a worried tone.

“Ahhh… I'm listening!” Kiana said in surprised of Siegfried’s voice through her comms.

“Anti-Entropy has already begun to act. Abandon your original planned retreat route and leave Senba Academy as soon as possible. Take the target and head directly from the Bay Bridge to downtown Changkong City. There's a Schicksal squad in the city, so I will send them to pick you up.”

“The Bay Bridge?! But a place with that many people would be full of zombies!” Kiana asked, surprised at the sudden change of plan.

“Besides, I haven't heard of a Schicksal squad being stationed in Changkong City!”

The first red flag, everyone from 2018 grew suspicious, when going to a mission, they were briefed with what their objective is, where they would be stationed, their plan, etc, and that also includes allies that are stationed nearby so that they could help you when you need help. But Kiana wasn’t informed about this… because if she does, she would’ve called for backup when fighting against the herald of collapse… There’s something more to this… Siegfried… are you also aligned with the bastard Otto?

Siegfried also looked like he was going to explode just imagining him, of all people aligned with that bastard. 

The past eras also looked at the screen suspiciously because as said before, when it comes to organizations and fighting honkai, they need to be prepared for their mission.

“I'll explain the details later, but this is a squad that Theresa has assigned to carry out a secret mission in Changkong City. I've already been in contact with Theresa. She will help you with your mission.”

“Eh? If that’s the case, then I would’ve told them to help Kiana in case she was attacked by the Herrscher. And considering that this is a special mission, then it should’ve at least A-ranks with enough power to hold against the Herrscher.” Overseer Theresa said which made everyone look at the screen with even more suspicion.

“Got it, it's certainly better to have a companion. Theresa, huh. I wonder what that secret mission is anyway…”

“We'll talk about that another time. First, take care of your business. And... don't cause any more trouble.”

“It's not my fault—!” Before Kiana could even continue, she was cut off by Siegfried trying to warn her.

“And one more thing, watch out for Anti-Entropy's—...... wolf—......”

“Bzzzzt... bzzt…”

Both Bronya looked at the screen in distraught as they heard their dreaded nickname back when they are assassins, they looked like they were having a PTSD episode by the way they looked at the screen which worried everyone in their timeline.

“Are you okay Bronya,” Mei asked worriedly.

Bronya who still aren’t answering stared still at the screen having a flashback.

This time, it was Kiana who was hugging Mei’s arm who took the initiative to try to get her ‘best friend’ back. 

“Bronya, Bratnya, wake up, you're worrying Mei-senpai” Kiana said, even though it was a bit of an insult? (Can it even be called an insult when she says the nickname with such affection?) those within their vicinity could still hear the worry in her voice.

However, It still didn’t work as Bronya still looks unresponsive which leaves Seele to try and bring Bronya back.

“Bronya onee-chan, please wake up,” 

Hearing Seele’s voice immediately had her brought back to reality. And when she did, she was immediately hugged by her 3 bestfriends… ahh yes, two of them are already dating.

“You idiot, don’t scare us like that.” Kiana said sobbing.

“Yeah, I’m sorry for worrying you guys, It’s hard not to get flashbacks of your… bloodied past”

“It’s okay, we understand completely, it’s just, we can’t stop worrying, you know.” Mei said softly.

Meanwhile, the same thing is currently happening in the past (2016) except instead of Seele, it took the combined effort of Kiana (2016), Mei (2016), Fu Hua (2016), and Wendy to bring her back and calm her down.

The other people who aren’t aware of why this is all happening could only look at them in confusion, although they know that the story about it ain’t a happy one.

“Wh-wha—?! The battery's dead again! I wonder if this communicator is even okay…” Kiana grumbled as she typed on her comms.

“So, Dad told me to be careful of... a wolf? Hmm, well, never mind. Whether it's a wolf or not, I, Lady Kiana, will KO them with one hit!”

Both Bronya and Mei couldn’t help but giggle at Kiana’s exclamation making both Kiana pout, remembering the fight they had years ago that had Bronya defeating Kiana easily and that both Mei and Kiana had to plan and attack accordingly to defeat Bronya.

Cecilia looked at them, curiosity in her eyes, wondering what could possibly have garnered those reactions out of her daughters and their friends.

“Kiana-chan... who are you? You're not just a student, are you?” Mei asked, totally out of the loop.

“I'm sorry, Mei-senpai, we have to talk about that another time. I don't have time to explain right now.” Kiana said with haste.

“Okay, then let me know when we can talk, alright?”

“Yes, definitely. Let's go then. We have to get to downtown before the Anti-Entropy forces arrive. Mei-senpai, can you move? If you can't, I'll carry you on my back.”

Mei (2016) and Kiana (2016) looked at the screen with red faces as they remembered Kiana wedding carried Mei back during the invasion of Anti-Entropy on St. Freya.

"It's okay, I'm just a little weak. But I'm not some frail young lady. I train in kendo.” Mei exclaimed, proving that she isn’t defenseless.

“Really? Well then, let's go!” Kiana said as she dragged both Mei and Kyuusyou.

“Wait, not yet…” Mei said in surprise to Kiana dragging her away.

“Kiana! Look, there's someone in the sky... Agh, don't pull me, I can walk by myself!!” Kyuusyou said, hurt because of Kiana dragging her.

“What person? Don't be silly, let's hurry!”

“Idiotka,” Both Bronya said as Kiana tried to refute them. 

Himeko along with both Theresa scolded their respective Kiana about being on guard and listening to others.

While both Kiana looked at their respective teachers sheepishly.

Kiana (2016) had the audacity to say that she’s focused on her mission while Himeko rebuked this by saying that while focused on her objective, she also needs to be alert at all times, not only that she has to make sure that they prioritize the safety of the people they’re rescuing, not dragging them to the point they almost tripped.

Before this could go on, once again, the screen resumed.’

“This bridge has always been swarming with people... but now it's deathly quiet…” Mei said as she ran together with Kiana and Kyuushou.

“If you cross this bridge, we'll reach downtown Changkong City. I think that area is also affected by Honkai, though…”

“So... is the Honkai here really that frightening?” Mei asked, a little scared.

“Yes… they are a force of nature, a plague and so many more, to humanity they are nothing but parasites.” KEVIN says in a cold voice.

Most people agreed with him, while a few others considered it as a gift. (I’ll let you guys figure out who thought that).

“At first, I also thought it was nothing serious, but looking at it now, it might be at "Honkai Eruption" levels... Well, you were a Herrscher, Senpai, so this scale is reasonable.”

“Herrscher... Right. Hey, Kiana, am I a human now? Or——”

“——I don't know. No one told me about Herrschers, and I never really thought about it. But I think you're more like a human than a Herrscher right now, Mei-senpai.”

Those from 2018 St. Freya couldn’t help but smile, it seems that even though Kiana is a lot stricter in this universe, she still has that pure heart of hers.

Meanwhile the past era is still having a hard time accepting all this.

In section 2000, Cecilia couldn’t help but be proud of Kiana, while Sirin looked at Kiana in awe at how she still considered Mei a human instead of being a herald of the Collapse.

All three Anti-Entropy (2000) members smiled as they witnessed another Herrscher side with humanity just like Joachim’s predecessor, the 1st Herrscher of Reason; Welt Joyce.

“Hehehe.... AHAHAHA!” 

All of a sudden Kyuushou suddenly laughed, startling everyone in the cinema.

“I'm amazed you can laugh in such a serious situation... I'll kill you if you laugh for weird reasons again!” Kiana said, as she could only take so much stupidity from the chuunibyou.

“Whether someone is human or demon is a silly question that's not even worth thinking about. God gave us the appearance of "man"... but in the end, it's just an image that God came up with, it has no meaning. The ego engraved in our souls is what proves who we are. As long as we protect our souls from taint, it doesn't matter what we look like.”

“You know, for a chuunibyou, everything she says really are insightful.” Mobius says as she pondered on what Kyuushou said.

Everyone agreed, for someone who is supposed to be traumatized by the eruption, the fact that she still acts that way is impressive.

“But I'm a Herrscher... I even thought about destroying this world once! And my soul has been corrupted by a terrible power. Can I really still call myself a human being...?”

Every Mei flinched, although both Mei from the current era couldn’t help but feel guilty as they did once wished and thought to destroy this world when they couldn’t handle all that is happening to them back then.

Their respective partners saw this, as they came to comfort them. 

(2016: Bronya,Mei,Kiana)

(2018: Seele,Bronya,Mei,Kiana)

“Heheh, don't worry! I, Kyuushou-sama, will take responsibility and acknowledge your spirit! It was only thanks to Kyuushou-sama's guidance that you stopped doing stupid things like trying to destroy the world! Right?”

Both Kiana couldn’t help but irk at Kyuushyou for being arrogant, as if they aren’t the ones to suppress the Herrscher.

“Hey, wait a minute, it was me who stopped that... but, well, you have a point, so I won't argue this time.”

“Mei-senpai, this girl talks a bit weird, but she's right. I think of you as a human being. No matter what anyone says, that won't change, and I have no intention of changing it.”

Once again, those that knew Kiana couldn’t help but smile, while both Mei looked a bit red and happy that Kiana still accepted her for who she is.

“As expected of Kiana, she was able to understand the profound and meaningful words of Kyuushou-sama... She is truly a servant who was predestined by fate!” Kyuusyou said, once again irking Kiana to no end.

“Don't get too cocky! Who am I to be your servant? You're the reason why Dad got angry with me! Come on, let's go.” Kiana said as she took Kyuusyou’s ears while they were running.

“Ahh, OW OW OW! Can't you be a little more gentle...?” Kyuusyou said as she tried to match Kiana’s speed so she won’t get dragged by Kiana using her ear.

Yeah, both Kiana flinched at the stares they got. In their defense, Kyuusyou is being hard on right now.

Crash... crash...

“Huh? What's that sound?” Mei asked as she looked around and saw a mecha.

“That's... an Anti-Entropy mecha?! Damn, we were dawdling too long. We need to hurry and find a place to hide.” 

“Whoooaaa, a-a robot?! I see, if there's a battleship of that magnitude, it makes sense that there would be robots— Mmphhh!!” Kyuusyou looked fascinated before Kiana all of a sudden covered her mouth.

Those from the theatre couldn’t help but compare the mecha’s in that world and theirs.

The anti-entropy in both years looked at the screen in fascination, they hoped that maybe with this viewing, they would be able to improve their Mechs.

Those from the previous era also looked curious, even though their mechs are more advanced than on the screen, it fascinated them that there are people talented enough to make those mechs.

“Pipipipip——”

Crash... clack, clack, clack…”

“They found us… Ah, this is the worst... Why do I have to clean up after this noisy, awkward, chuunibyou bitch every single time...?” Kiana comlained.

Both Kiana suddenly felt the air chill, making them shiver. They then looked at Cecilia who was smiling at them ominously.

“We’re going to talk about your use of language later.”

Kiana (2016) then talked back confidently by saying, “It’s not my fault mama, I didn’t ever say a bad word in my life.”

Bronya (2016) then decided to fuel the fire, “Idiotka is lying tetushka,”

Kiana (2016) looked at Bronya (2016) in betrayal while Cecilia just looked at her with a smile.

“So you’re lying to me now… you’ll be staying with me longer than your older self.”

Kiana (2016) looked panic as she immediately looked at her future counterpart who was giggling and shaking her head at her.

“Yeah, sorry but you dug yourself on that one,” Kiana (2018) said in sympathy as Kiana (2016) sulked knowing she was doomed.

“Wh-wh-what— Mmphhh!” 

“Are you planning to cause trouble again? Senpai, keep an eye on this kid so she doesn't wander around. When she comes back, let's gag her and tie her up. It's not worth it to cause any more trouble.” Kiana said as she took a gag and a rope.

“Isn’t that too much?” Wendy asks, wondering if this was even legal when it comes to rescue operations.

“At this point, I think it’s better this way, so that she couldn’t jeopardize the mission which is by the way to rescue her.” Himeko said with a sigh. She could only hope that she isn’t working in St. Freya there, if she does… she could only give her counterpart a goodluck for dealing with a chuunibyou.

“Where are you going?” Mei asks as Kiana approaches Mecha by herself.

“I need to destroy the mecha's transmitter. Hopefully I can still make it in time…” Kiana says as she threw herself against the Mecha.

Timeskip: 

“Phew, good thing I made it in time. I cut off both of the mecha's transmission systems. But it's still possible they've found us, so we have to be careful.” Kiana says a bit tired walking to where both Mei and Kyuusyouu are after battling the Mecha.

“Her movements looked a lot sharper and refined than before you came to St. Freya.” Overseer Theresa said curiously.

“Yeah, I believe it’s her training with Schicksal,” Welt says as Siegfried flinches, wondering why he didn't leave Schicksal.

Those from St. Freya looked at Kiana on the screen in fascination as she wasn't that strong when she entered St. Freya.

“Kiana-chan, are you okay?” Mei said in a worried tone as she saw Kiana looking tired and breathing a bit heavy.

“It's okay, I just broke the transmitter. See, no one was hurt!”

The screen then switches to that of Kyuusyou who is tied and gagged on the floor.

“Mmmpph——!! Mmmm!”

“Thank you, Mei-senpai, for taking care of this kid. But... even though she's tied up, she doesn't stay quiet at all.” Kiana said with disappointment in her tone.

Those in the theatres couldn’t help but laugh at Kyuusyou’s predicament. They can all agree that she had it coming.

“T-that's right... Anyway, I'm glad you're safe, Kiana-chan. ...By the way, it seems like you've been on your guard against Anti-Entropy for a while now, are you enemies?”

At this, everyone immediately focused and paid attention to the screen. Those from the current era are curious as to how the relationship between Schicksal and Anti-Entropy in this universe. Alaya did say that their relationship in that universe is a lot worse than theirs.

Meanwhile, those from the past era and Kallen also looked at the screen curiously, wondering why they aren’t working together to fight against a common enemy.

…… Kiana wondered how much information she could give Mei, before finally telling her.

“That's right. We're like oil and water.”

“In recent years, the anti-Honkai activities of Schicksal have been disrupted all over the world. Investigations have revealed that another organization with similar goals to ours is operating in the shadows.”

“However, the inner workings of that organization are mostly shrouded in mystery. According to information, it seems that the organization has a deep connection with Anti-Entropy. Incidentally, that organization is also related to you, Mei-senpai.”

“Hmm… that’s mostly the basics of the story as to why we’re antagonistic against each other.” Otto says while sipping his whine, irking those from 2018.

Welt from 2000 sighed and confirmed Otto’s statement as much as it pains him to confirm it himself.

Kallen looked like she was about to ask but decided that would be later during break.

“Something to do with me... maybe my father?!”

“The president of ME Corp., Raiden Ryoma. Numerous sources confirm that he's an Anti-Entropy Executor.” Kiana answered.

“I see... I also sometimes felt that Father's work was strange... But he never told me anything about it.” Mei said as she tilted her head thinking about her father’s work.

“According to Kyuushou, Mr. Raiden was suddenly arrested by the police a month ago. The key clues are in the prison cell... There are still many mysteries surrounding this.”

“Thank you, Kiana-chan. You've given me a lot of information.”

“No, you're one of us now, Mei-senpai! Although there are some confidential information I can't tell you, there are some things I can explain in detail.”

At the mention of her father, both MEI and Mei (2016) looked at Ryoma which also in return looked at them as well, promising that he’ll tell them later at break which those two accepted.

“Hoh, would you look at that, Kiana is actually keeping confidential information confidential.” Himeko says.

Kiana (2016) tried to rebuke but she suddenly remembered the incident when she almost outed Mei’s secret so she just promptly shut her mouth. 

The screen changed scene to that of Bronya descending as she paid attention to her targets.

Although both Bronya know that this is inevitable, they hardened themselves because this has to happen for them to leave the anti-entropy. But they still have a bad feeling, especially seeing that gun.

Cocolia herself looked curiously at the screen wondering what would happen to her daughter there.

“Target within range.”

“Two other people identified as companions to the target. One is "Subject X" based on appearance. The other is a "Schicksal" Valkyrie.”

“Armored Bunny, stop descent. Levitation mode activate.”

“Determining sniper target... Target decided: "Schicksal" Valkyrie.”

“Adjusting sniper aim — distance 1,250 meters, wind force 5 above, wind direction southwest…”

“Ballistic calculation in progress... Simulation complete... Sniper angle adjustment complete. Shooting location — Inner side of right lower leg.”

Bang!

Immediately both Bronya hugged their respective Kiana as if she was about to die and it’s all her fault. 

Both their Kiana comforted them, patting their head like a child knowing how much it hurts seeing yourself be the enemy of your best friends.

Sirin seeing her baby sister get hurt tried to get up and give Bronya a piece, but before she could she saw both Bronya hugging her sister as they trembled, which gave Sirin a few answers to her questions to the girl. 

Cecilia, knowing Sirin’s protective side, gave her a nudge which immediately snapped her out of her stupor before huffing and sitting down. Bronya still has to give her some answers later.

“Sniper hit, tactical retreat.” Bronya said as she put away her gun.

“Armored Bunny, cancel floating mode. Land and begin contact with the target.” 

Slowly but surely Bronya started her descent which was soon noticed by Kyuusyou.

“Mmmmf! Mphhmhhh!” Kyuusyou tried to get their attention but failed to do so.

“Kiana-chan! KIANA-CHAN! Are you okay?!” Mei asked worriedly as she looked at the place where Kiana got shot.

“Damn... It's okay. ...How dare you snipe Lady Kiana while hiding... Ugh…” Kiana said as she tried to stand up but only to fail.

“You're not okay! There's so much blood coming out...!” Mei is panicking by the amount of blood she’s seeing right now.

All of a sudden everyone who knows of Kiana and her heroic suicidal tendencies looked at both Kiana with a deadpan stare which was only returned by both Kiana scratching her head looking sheepish.

“I swear, one of these days, I’ll lock you in a vault so that you won’t do anything like this.” Mei (2018) said tiredly, both Bronya (2018) and Seele agreeing with her. 

Veliona is so tired with seeing the denseness of her host to the point that she wants to take over and outright say that she along with Bronya wants to join Kiana and Mei’s relationship.

“Mmmmf! Mphhmhhh!”

“Shh! Kyuushou, be quiet!” Kiana says while tending her wound.

“Nnnngh!”

“Kiana, maybe we should untie the rope after all…” Mei says in uncertainty.

“If Mei-senpai says so... —Hey, what? If it's a useless story, I'll tie you up again!” Kiana hissed, this girl broke her patience too many times to the point knocking her out is slowly beginning to be an option.

To be honest, almost the whole theatre agreed with her, right now, Kyuusyou is being a liability.

“There's a girl over there!” Kyuusyou says as she points to where Bronya is descending.

“Wha—?! That can't be... I mean, there's no way there'd be any other girls here besides us in a place so deeply affected by the Honkai.” Kiana said in confusion, especially seeing the kid floating which didn’t make sense at all.

“Why is she here...?”

“I've seen that kid in the apocalypse!” Kyuusyou exclaimed.

This catches everyone’s attention, first she saw Mei, then Kiana, and now Bronya in her dreams? This isn’t a coincidence anymore, there’s something going on with Kyuusyou, they could only figure it out by watching hoping to see her potential and what makes her an important piece in the defeat against Honkai.

“Saying nonsense again... Where are you going? Get back here!” Kiana shouted at the running Kyuusyou who ran towards their assailant.

“Talking to her! ——What's this, Kiana? Are you trying to get in the way? So you're trying to prevent me from finding my companions... I guess you were sent by the will of the world after all.” 

Will of the World, That phrase has got to mean something, everyone piled that phrase in their head knowing something important will happen regarding that phrase.

“I don't have time to deal with your chuunibyou. Take a good look at what she's carrying.” Kiana says as she pointed at the sniper rifle in Bronya’s back.

“Is that... a sniper rifle? Kiana-chan, then…” 

“Looks like she's the one who shot me.” Kiana said with disdain.

The two Bronya beside Kiana flinched at her words, but were quickly comforted by their Kiana which didn’t help at all.

“Confirmation of recovery targets. "Subject X" Houraiji Kyuushou, "Subject A" Raiden Mei, and 1 Schicksal Valkyrie.” Bronya said, devoid of any emotion. Truly a child soldier in mind and body.

“Recovery?” Mei asked, confused.

“What? Are you gonna stuff us in bags? Typical cold-hearted, cold-blooded Anti-Entropy.” Kiana really didn’t hold back in insulting their organization.

Tesla (2000) almost blew up at Kiana’s statement, only to be reminded by Welt (2000) that the Kiana in there is raised by Schicksal, which made Tesla (2000) click her tongue, knowing that being raised in there is typically “Schicksal good; anti-entropy bad mindset.”.

Kiana (2018) looked at Welt (2018) apologetically while Welt (2018) reassured her that it’s not her fault and the version of Kiana in the TV is raised by Schicksal, so it’s only natural that she would have the mindset that Anti-entropy is bad.

“You will not be able to defeat Bronya while injured. Target A's physical condition is also below normal... She will not be of any use.”

“Recovery operations begin.”

“Don't underestimate me. You've made one fatal mistake. You gave up the advantage of a sniper's long-distance attacks and went into close combat. You'll regret it!” 

“Idiotka, Project Bunny could fight close quarters you know.” Bronya (2016) said as Kiana (2016) is patting her head.

“Yeah, I know, I experienced it before, but she hasn’t yet, so it’s only natural for her to be confident.” Kiana (2016) replied, to which made Bronya nod her head.

“Wanna spar later, Bronya?” Kiana (2018) asked, hoping that it will lighten up Bronya’s feelings.

Bronya (2018) agreed, after seeing herself shoot Kiana… She felt like she was back when she was an assassin and she didn’t like that at all. Maybe sparring with Kiana would loosen her up.

“Armored Bunny, activate armed mode.”

“Combat data collection complete, uploading begins. Analysis of Herrscher information and tactical retreat starting…” Bronya then started to flow away from them.

“Hmph, seems Anti-Entropy warriors aren't so big after all.” Kiana says as she crosses her arm.

“Are you trying to run away? Wait!!” Kyuusyou tried to stop Bronya, only to be stopped by Kiana. 

“Stop chasing!” Kiana shouted, stopping Kyuusyou altogether.

“Ahhh... Kiana, you've wasted a golden opportunity. If you hadn't let her go, I could have asked her if she was a friend given to me by God... And if you had pursued her, our victory would have been obvious…”

“Our goal is to get across this bridge. I don't want any more trouble. Please, just be quiet.” Kiana says tiredly. 

“Agreed, you guys should focus on the mission, the more time you guys take, the more problems arise.” SAKURA said, as soldiers on a battlefield one must prioritize your mission before anything else, even if it means sacrificing a few people.

Both Kiana and Mei nodded at her as a thanks then continued to watch.

“Fufu, don't worry! As the Savior of this world, I am well aware of that.” Kyuusyou exclaimed.

“If you know that at least, then that's good…” Kiana says slowly as if she is slowly losing strength.

“But there are people in this world who understand the truth of space... Is this a case where "Mount Sumeru fits in a mustard seed"?” Kyuusyou asked curiously as if Kiana knows the answer. (TN: This Chinese idiom expresses that the infinite can be encapsulated within the finite.)

Both Bianka and SU perked up at the mention of Sumeru making them wonder if such a thing (Seed of Sumeru) also exists in that universe.

“What does mustard have to do with this? Anyway, there was a lot of Honkai energy gathering around her. I bet that mecha's powered by Honkai energy too.”

“To think that those Anti-Entropy guys had mastered the use of Honkai energy to this extent... It wouldn't be surprising if we had been defeated.” Kiana admitted much to her dismay.

“Kiana-chan, are you okay? It looks like you've got more injuries…” Mei said as she noticed a deep cut that came from a tin can.

“It's okay, that tin can only scratched me, so I'll just bandage it up and I'll be fine. A wound like this is no big deal.”

“Okay! Let's go. We need to get out of here quickly so we don't have to——”

All of a sudden, a loud thud was heard as Kiana passed out from blood loss.

“Kiana/Kiana-chan/Kiana-san!” those who are close to Kiana shouted, as if Kiana herself is dying.

Both Kiana tried to calm their respective friends but only to be met with a glare as to which they immediately shut up knowing that it’s their recklessness that has gotten her in that situation.

“Kiana!? What's wrong?! Wake up!” Mei panicked as she tried to wake Kiana up, she then noticed Kyuusyou’s bandaid and asked her to lend it. “Kyuushou-chan, untie the bandages you're wearing right now!”

“Ah? No, no, no! Th-this is a sacred treasure that seals a demon! If I were to undo it, it would awaken the Great Demon of Calamity from his 10,000-year slumber!”

Ok, she’s really pissing everyone in the theatre right now, this is not the right time for her chuunibyou nonsense, there’s literally a person slowly dying of bloodloss. 

Meanwhile, both Bronya still looked guilty at the notion that she shot Kiana.

“This is no time for joking! Hurry up!” Mei practically screamed, having enough of Kyuusyou’s bullshit.

“M... Mei-senpai, calm down... I-I'll unwrap them now…” Kyuusyou said looking like a kicked puppy.

Both Kiana cheered, while they absolutely didn't want to see Mei get angry but their life is literally on the line here. And Kyuusyou had the audacity to spout some chuunibyou nonsense.

A few minutes later, Kiana finally woke up.

“Huh... what happened to me...?” Kiana asks, while holding her head as she wakes up.

“Thank God, you've finally woken up!” Mei sighed in relief.

Meanwhile, the camera panned to Kyuusyou who seemed to be in a corner sobbing.

Houraiji Kyuushou: (Sobbing)

“Uhh... What's up with Kyuushou? She's acting weird.” Kiana asked, wondering what could’ve happened to Kyuusyou for her to sulk like that.

“We literally almost died, and she had the audacity to not lend you a bandage that could save us from blood loss all because that thing seals a demon of calamity.” Kiana (2018) said with a worn out voice.

“It's nothing, I just borrowed her bandages to help stop the bleeding.” Mei said nonchalantly.

“Oh yeah, I guess you're not as useless as I thought.” Kiana says a bit impressed.

“*Sob sob*... Hmph, of course! It's a holy relic imbued with holy water. A legendary sacred treasure that can even seal away a great demon!”

“Also, there's no need to worry about the great demon inside my body! The seal has loosened a bit, but it's being contained by Kyuushou-sama's will.”

“Sure, sure... You sure change your mood quickly…” Kiana said, not caring about all the fantasy Kyuusyou is saying.

Everyone in the theatre doesn’t know whether to be impressed or worried by how quickly her mood shifts. 

Meanwhile Kiana has gone back to what she was doing earlier, checking if the comms are still not working. 

Beep…

As it turns out it still doesn’t work, Mei who noticed this asks, “Is the communicator still not working?”

“Yeah, it feels like we're experiencing strong electromagnetic interference. Something similar happened when you turned into a Herrscher earlier.” Kiana sighed as she put her comms away.

“That kid from before will surely call for reinforcements. We need to hurry to downtown Changkong City before Anti-Entropy reinforcements arrive.”

All of a sudden, the original trio from Nagazora perked up as Kiana mentioned Bronya getting reinforcements.

Could it be another divergence? 

Meanwhile, Himeko looked worried, last time when she rescued the trio from Nagazora, it had only been them. And even then, Bronya already betrayed anti-entropy and sided with Schicksal.

But now… she isn’t sure if Bronya would even get into Schicksal in that world.

“Mei-senpai, Kyuushou, if there's an emergency, you two go first to find someone from Schicksal.”

“But, Kiana, you…” Mei looked like she was about to protest. 

“Kiana-chan…” Mei (2018) looked at Kiana (2018) with such an ominous smile.

“Mei-senpai, please, I already learned from my lesson,” Kiana pleaded.

“Sigh, fine, as long as you don’t try to be reckless.”

“Don't worry. With my guidance, there is nothing to fear!” Kyuusyou exclaimed.

“You're the one I'm worried about the most…” Kiana said with a sigh.

While walking towards their destination, Kiana suddenly remembered something.

“Oh, that's right, I remember now…” 

“Remember what?” Mei asked curiously.

“Dad told me to watch out for a wolf... Could he be talking about that sniper girl from earlier? I think I saw her name when I was reading the documents about Anti-Entropy. Her name is Bronya Zaychik, otherwise known as the "Silver Wolf of the Urals." She's infamous for being an expert sniper.”

Everyone who knows Bronya and both Bronyas themselves looked at the screen, their curiosity piqued, wondering how different Bronya is in that world than theirs.

“"Silver Wolf of the Urals"...what a beautiful name.” Mei said sincerely, as if the person she’s complimenting didn’t just try to ‘recover’ them earlier.

“Looks like Mei-oneesama didn’t change no matter the universe.” Bronya (2016) said with a smile.

“And I’m glad that I didn’t.” Mei (2016) smiled back which sent butterflies to Bronya’s (2016) stomach.

“"Silver Wolf of the Urals"? What a lonely-sounding name.”

Both Bronya flinched, knowing how that statement hit too close to home.

Their partners seeing this comforted them and said that they aren’t alone anymore, which lighten their feelings a bit.

“Although her name is stained with blood, it seems she was a mercenary before. She's an expert sniper... and just like Dad said, she seems like a formidable opponent.” 

“A mercenary… at such a young age,” EDEN said in concern.

“There’s nothing we can do about it… even in our era, assassins as young as her still exist, the cruelty of Honkai is what forced these children to be like this at such a young age when all they have to worry is about school, love life, homework, and many more, but the Honkai ripped all that from them.” SU said with sorrow in his voice and a hidden rage, hatred, and anger against Honkai which can only be noticed if you are close enough to him.

“Mhm, that’s why, even if it’s predetermined that we’ll lose, let’s all give our best so that the future could have a chance.” Elysia said with a bright smile.

Hope blossomed in their hearts, even though they lost, even though only four of them survived. The idea of Honkai being gone even though it’s not their era made them happy, it feels that every hard work, blood, sweat, that has been sacrificed has not been in vain.

They then focused back on the screen as it resumed playing.

“Oh well, it's okay. We'll be across the bridge soon. Then we should arrive at Changkong City.” Kiana said in relief that they are a bit near their destination.

“I hope we can get out safely…” Mei said, hoping that there will be no more sidetrack. 

“Don't worry, Senpai! As long as I, your Savior who is of the godly race, am with you, you will definitely be able to escape with my protection!”

“Hehe, I guess I should be grateful then. I have a feeling we might be able to escape after all.” Mei giggled at Kyuusyou’s antics.

“...It might not be that easy. They say that once a wolf has set its sights on its prey, it won't let go even if it dies…” Kiana says in a serious tone.

Mei (2018) looked at the screen blankly, saying, “I just jinxed us didn’t I.”

Kiana (2018) looked at Mei (2018) giggling as she said, “Now, now I don’t think you mean to jinx anything, in fact it might not work because you’re Mei-senpai.”

Both Seele and Bronya (2018) agreed.

However, the moment Kiana talked on the screen, many from 2018 face palmed.

Hell even Kiana (2018) herself face palmed at herself, now something is definitely gonna happen.

“Hmmm....” while walking, Kyuusyou starts to wonder.

“Kyuushou? What've you been thinking about all this time?” Kiana asked, confused about Kyuusyou’s behavior.

“Kiana, earlier you mentioned "Silver Wolf of the Urals." So, are there other talented members of Anti-Entropy with nicknames like "Hawk of the Alps" or "Piranha of the Amazon"?”

Everyone looked at both Bronyas, wondering if they knew someone with those nicknames which both Bronyas immediately denied that they didn't know anyone with those names.

“There isn't. You overthink too much.” 

“Aww, how disappointing…” Kyuusyou really sound disappointed by that.

“But my dad did say there was a scythe user and a very violent person in the same unit as the "Silver Wolf". All of them are forces to watch out for.”

All of a sudden, both Bronya, Cocolia and Seele perked up at the mention of the scythe user and a ‘very violent person’.

They have so many questions right now, first how does Schicksal know about Seele? Isn’t she supposed to be in the sea of quanta after the events of the X-10 experiment? Also, this violent person… it can’t be her right? There’s only one person they know to be very violent… Sin Mal.

Both Bronya hoped that Sin Mal isn’t the same as Sin Mal in their universe. While Veliona already started making plans for her.

“Well then, their titles would be "Soul-Reaping Scythe" and "Bloodthirsty Fiend"!” Kyuusyou exclaimed.

“Heh, how fitting, considering we have the stigma of the Herrscher of death, we can literally reap souls,” Veliona said in amusement while Seele rebuked her.

Both Bronya couldn’t help but giggle at the nickname given to Sin Mal if they’re both right that the ‘Bloodthirsty fiend’ they’re talking about is Sin Mal.

“If those people heard what you just said, they would go have heart attacks.” Kiana says while smiling as she imagined the faces of those Anti-Entropy bastards reacting to their nicknames.

“Ehehe, Anti-Entropy is a more prestigious organization than I thought. It may be more suitable for this Savior than Schicksal!”

All of a sudden the smile Kiana had immediately vanished as Kyuusyou felt a chill in her spine.

“Oh, so you're planning on switching sides to the enemy? Then I guess we need to get rid of this traitor while we still can.” Kiana says as she slowly reaches out for her gun.

“Is this the price when you betray an organization,” Sirin asks Cecilia in dread, she didn’t want Cecilia to die, but she helped her, an enemy of humanity… Does that mean they’ll execute her for saving Sirin?

“Shhhh… don’t worry, I’ll stay with you, no matter the cost, even if being branded as a traitor and leaving Schicksal. Together with Kiana, Siegfried, me and you.” Cecilia said with a smile full of love.

Sirin couldn’t help but feel emotional as she hugged Cecilia.

“Isn’t that a bit overboard Kiana-san?” Wendy asks awkwardly, Kyuusyou hasn’t even joined Schicksal yet and Kiana is already branding her as a traitor.

“Hey, that is another version of me,” Kiana (2016) says huffing, defending herself which is a valid argument.

“S-Stop it! I-I-I wouldn't do that! Don't point your gun at me!! U-um... that's right! So, do you have a title, Kiana?” Kyuusyou asked curiously.

“Heheh, of course I do. In Schicksal, I'm known as the strongest Valkyrie, "White Moonlight"!”

Immediately, both Bronya disagreed on the strongest Valkyrie but they do agree with her nickname as it’s very fitting for her.

Kiana (2016) looks like she was about to rebuke, but when they talk about how her nickname fits with her made her blush, the same thing happened to her future counterpart.

“Pffft...! What a lame name——” Kyuusyou laughed which made Kiana’s eyes darken.

“OI!” Both Kiana shouted in protest, that nickname is beautiful, Bronya herself says it so.

“Hmm? Lame... what?” Kiana said with a dark expression as she slowly reached out to her handgun again.

“It's nothing! "White Moonlight" is pretty cool, I think. Yeah. Hehehehe…” Kyuusyou immediately folded when she saw Kiana’s actions.

Kiana could only sigh as she stopped reaching out to her handgun and said, “Oh, you know what I mean. Anyway, let's stop talking and move on.”

“I really felt bad for myself, I hope they can finish this mission so other me could finally take a break from the Chuunibyou.” Kiana (2018) says in sympathy. The fact that she has that much patience really impressed her because if it were her, she definitely would’ve knocked her out. She could only take so much back when she was still an immature high schooler.

“Don’t worry, after that mission, I’m sure you’ll get your deserved break.” Seele says with a smile. 

Kiana (2018) couldn’t help but feel hot seeing that smile, that pure, cute smile.

“Agreed, I didn't know someone would be a lot worse than Kiana could exist but here we are witnessing someone a lot worse than her.” Bronya (2018) said as she slowly stood up from Kiana’s lap and made her way back to her seat, her past counterpart doing the same when she saw her.

Everyone in the theatre agreed Kiana definitely needed her well deserved break after all the shit she had gone through in just a single rescue mission.

The screen then transitioned to the trio finally arriving at their destination.

“Heheh, we've finally reached the end of the Rainbow Bridge! The Garden of the Gods is right in front of us!” Kyuusyou exclaimed as they finally stepped foot at the end of the bridge.

However before they could move further a loud ‘Bang’ was heard and almost shot her.

“Oh c'mon, I almost got there,” Kiana (2016) whined.

“Since it looks like past Bronya is still holding that sniper, then the Bronya is afraid that the Bronya in that universe won’t be an ally.” Bronya (2016) said, while she is ok now, it doesn’t really ease her feeling that she might not join them.

The same could be said with from the future albeit a little bit more worse, Bronya (2018) knows what it felt like, being without Kiana or Mei, and it is one of the worst things to have happened to her after Seele got lost in the sea of quanta.

Seeing her alternate past version of her, and the little chance for her to join Schicksal really saddened her because meeting Mei and Kiana has been one of the best thing she ever experienced. Perhaps watching this could show her what would be her future if she didn’t decided to follow both Kiana and Mei.

Meanwhile Natasha from World Serpent looked at both Bronya with impressed eyes, she remembered scouting her back then to work with the World Serpent. Only to be beaten to a punch by that Cocolia from Anti-Entropy. Maybe she could see more of the “Silver wolf of the Urals” persona here. Been years since she saw those accurate but beautiful shots before she started to rely on that Mecha.

“Aaahh, I-I didn't mean to say that!”

“Wait... Bronya, "Silver Wolf of the Urals"! Your soul is merely being controlled by the witch of a heretical cult. This is different from your original will. ...Shake off the darkness that has taken root in your heart and proclaim the gospel of a bright future! And then——” Kyuusyou tried to reason with her and bring her to their side…

Only for her to fail as Bronya fired a warning shot near her.

“Ahh! I-I'm sorry!”

“I don't know what you're talking about. Subject X... if you value your life, please stay quiet.” Bronya said, not having enough patience to deal with whatever Subject X is spouting.

“Al... Alright.” Kyuusyou immediately, and promptly shot up.

“Nice,” Both Kiana said in unison while both Bronya gave them a thumbs up.

Those close to them couldn’t help but smile and giggle at their antics.

“Silencing Kyuushou in an instant... well done.” Kiana applauded.

“See, even our other self says so,” Kiana (2016) said with a grin.

“Ki... Kiana, what should I do? This child doesn't seem to be one of those guided by God. She doesn't understand what I'm saying.” Kyuusyou complained.

“Well of course she doesn’t understand, you’re speaking nonsense.” Senti says mockingly.

Fu Hua, being a disciplined person, of course bonked Senti and told her that she doesn’t have to be rude to her. As to which Senti just stuck her tongue out, which made Fu Hua a bit red as she remembered some dream she had. She hopes Senti won’t ever find out about it.

Those from the previous era looked at Fu Hua with content, she really looked at peace and happy there.

Meanwhile, ELYSIA, who noticed Fu Hua blushing at Senti couldn’t help but smirk. Oh she’s going to tease her so much.

“That's why I said she's an enemy! Where do you get the confidence to make her your ally?!” 

“Subject X... Matushka said she needed you too. However, she didn't mention anything about your safety.” Bronya said with a cold tone in her voice.

Those who are close to Bronya and even both Bronyas flinched at that voice, they might be used to her emotionless tone, but hearing her like that sends shivers to their spine.

Seele along with both Kiana and both Mei didn’t feel scared, because they knew deep down, even though Bronya is like that, she’s still a sweet kid in heart.

“...What do you mean?” Kyuusyou asked, confused.

“It means she doesn't care if you're alive or dead! ...Damn, when did reinforcements arrive?! She must've stalled us for time. Tch! We have no choice but to fight here!” Kiana says as she took out her hand gun and raised it at Bronya.

“You are weaker than before, and in your current state you will not be able to get them out of here.” Bronya says blankly, wondering how the hell will an injured person fight her.

“You shouldn't decide for yourself whether we can do it or not!” Kiana says as she pulls the trigger.

Bronya, who saw this coming, blocked it by using the shield of an armored bunny.

However Kiana would not give her any time to breathe as she kept going closer to her while she kept her distance. She couldn’t fight in close quarter combat when the armored bunny still had restrictions, and even when she got an opportunity to snipe, Kiana kept dodging them.

“Hmm! How's that? You're just a little girl who can only hide and snipe, now do you know just how amazing I am?!” Kiana exclaimed as she once again managed to close their distance and pulled the trigger.

“I admit, you were a strong adversary Kiana,” Bronya (2016) says, complimenting Kiana, however before Kiana (2016) could even boast, Bronya added, “You still lose to me in academics and HOMU-station”.

“OI! I promise I’ll get my getback someday.” Kiana (2016) said with fire in her eyes.

“Hmph, we shall see.”

Those from the previous era couldn’t help but recognize the fighting style Kiana is using, Gun Kata, a martial art solely used by KEVIN. It seems that he also managed to pass down his martial arts.

“……” Just as Bronya is contemplating, the armored bunny once again blocked the shot. Bronya, seeing that she has no choice, asked for permission.

“...Matushka, please remove the functional restrictions on Armored Bunny. At this rate, we are in danger of not being able to complete our mission.” 

“Rejected. I haven't been able to check on the Herrscher's condition yet. There's a high possibility that she will awaken again. Also, Armored Bunny is still unstable, so I can't take that risk.” Cocolia said with her authoritative voice.

“Hmm, it seems that in that universe, Project Bunny is still a work in progress, or maybe it’s damaged.” Cocolia said to herself.

Kiana (2016) sighed in relief, happy that she won’t have to deal with a giant robot.

Both Bronya looked at the screen in curiosity, wondering why Project Bunny is unstable.

Then Cocolia added, “Don't worry, your sisters have dealt with the obstacles and will join you shortly.” alleviating Bronya.

“Roger that.” Bronya said, relief can be heard from her voice.

As soon as she said that, Seele, Veliona, both Bronya, and Cocolia practically confirmed it. Seele is not in the sea of quanta. It also confirmed who the violent, bloodthirsty fiend member is, it’s none other than Sin Mal.

“Ok, this didn’t happen in our world, could you tell me about this sisters of yours Bronya,” Kianan (2016) asks curiously, she knew that Bronya came from an orphanage so she was curious and wants to get to know them.

“The Bronya will tell you later after this, let’s finish this first.”

“Moouuu, Fine,” 

“Although, you met one of them, Seele,” 

Those who are close to Bronya looked at the place where the Quad is sitting. Both Mei (2016) and Kiana (2016) looked at the blue haired girl curiously while Principal Theresa and Major Himeko wondered if they’ll get another student in the future.

Meanwhile in 2018, the Quad is currently talking about the current events.

“It seems that Seele-chan isn’t stuck in the sea of quanta in this world.” Mei (2018) said in wonder.

“Yeah, it seems to be another one of the divergences.” Bronya (2018) said happily, she’s happy that Seele didn’t get stuck in the sea of quanta, and she’s happy that even though her counterpart might not go with Kiana and Mei, she still has Seele by her side.

“Although, I’m more worried about our other sister,” Seele said in a worried tone, they both know who that is, and how much that girl hurt the both of them, they just hope that she isn’t like their version.

“Umm, what are you guys talking about?” Kiana (2018) asks curiously, wondering what they are talking about.

Both Seele and Bronya looked at each other for a second before they looked back at Kiana (2018).

“It’s about our other sister, Sin Mal.” Seele says while Bronya added, “We’ll tell you guys more later after this.”

Kiana (2018), while a bit disappointed, accepted both their decisions.

“Ufufufu, if anyone tries to hurt Bronya, I'll punish that naughty child. For example... a horrible death that makes them writhe in agony.” 

Those from Seele, Bronya (2016) and Cocolia almost choked, there’s only one woman with that voice, and it’s Seele herself.

“Kiana-chan! Watch out!!” Mei tried to warn Kiana, but she was too late as Seele already had her scythe around Kiana’s neck.

“Hehehe, you lost lambs, death is just around the corner, can you feel it?” another voice said as she appeared next to Seele.

Seele, both Bronya, and Cocolia looked at the scene uncomfortably, even Veliona felt uncomfortable seeing that smile in Seele’s face. 

Cocolia would never mention it, but she loves Seele’s sweet personality, so seeing Seele smile like that is unnerving. She is also shocked to see Sin Mal there, last time she remembers, Sin Mal is in the Deep, an underwater base of Anti-Entropy that she and her faction controls.

Both Bronya, while being concerned as to why Seele is like this, felt a bit hot.

Those who knew about Seele’s double personality thing looked at her, asking if that’s Veliona possessing her.

Seele, hearing them asks decides to switch with Veliona to answer their question.

“No, that isn’t me,” Veliona says firmly.

Those who knew Seele were shocked, if it’s not Veliona, then there is only one possible conclusion, Seele might just have a 380 personality in that world.

Bronya, Kiana, and Mei felt themselves blush, hearing Seele’s ‘yandere?’ voice.

“Whoa! Wh-what!? Are these ghosts? W-where did they come from!” Kyuusyou exclaimed, surprised at the sudden arrival of two more armed people.

Those from the theatre couldn’t help but facepalm, but ELYSIA herself is laughing at Kyuusyou, making everyone look at her weirdly with the exception of the Flamechasers as they are used to ELYSIA’s unique personality.

“You guys... are you Anti-Entropy's reinforcements?” Kiana says as she grits her teeth, knowing one wrong move could lead to her decapitation.

“Ufufufu~, so you're the one who hurt Bronya...? I wonder how I should torture you. I'm looking forward to it.” ‘Seele’ said in a sweet but bloodthirsty voice.

Seele and Veliona couldn’t help but shiver at that voice, Veliona herself is shocked the most because Seele, the one that needs protection Seele, is like that… Did she and Seele merge and become like that in that world? 

Both Bronya and Cocolia couldn’t help but look at the screen uncomfortably, hearing Seele like that was not something they expected after being brought here.

“Hoh, it seems that girly is a yandere,” KALPAS said, making everyone stare at him.

“What? By the way girly is acting and how overprotective she is about Bronya, one can only assume that she is a yandere.” KALPAS defended, feeling offended at the stares.

Then everyone focused back on the screen while Seele from 2018 is about to burst from embarrassment her alternate self is giving her, while Kiana (2018), Mei (2018), and Bronya  (2018) comfort her.

With Bronya (2018) silently whispering, “I don’t mind if you were like that,” which made Seele look a lot more like a tomato from how beet red she is.

“Bronya, you're pretty useless if you were defeated by such garbage. Hehehe, I guess you really do need me when it really matters.” Sin Mal goads, while Seele looks at her looking pissed.

“Sin, I won't forgive you if you say anything bad about Bronya.”

“Hehe, bring it on! If it weren't for Matushka's orders, I would have killed a yandere like you a long time ago!”

“Umm, has your relationship always been like that,” Kiana (2018) asks with a sweat drop on her head.

“No, not really… well except for Sin, she’s always been like that,” Seele says, still embarrassed at how she’s acting on the screen.

Meanwhile from 2016, Kiana (2016) also asked Bronya (2016) if this was how her sisters acted with each other.

“No… at least not Seele, Sin Mal is always like that,” Bronya (2016) says.

The more they hear about this Sin Mal from their respective Bronya and Seele, the more they’re starting to realize that this girl might be a problem child.

“Is this... internal dispute?” Kiana whispered to herself as she tried to plan how to take advantage of this situation.

“Seele, Sin. We're on a mission. Refrain from talking about unnecessary things.”

“Matsuhka will come to pick them up soon. Until then, we need to keep them still so they don't run away.” Bronya said, trying to calm both Seele and Sin down while her armored bunny kept watch of both Mei and Kyuusyou.

“Hehehe, I guess I'll just chop off their legs…” Sin said as she readied her axe.

“Hmph, for once you've said something good. Alright, let's do that——” Seele replied, but before they could do anything, Bronya stooped them.

“——Matushka needs them. Don't hurt them.” Bronya said, warning them of the consequences if they harmed the people they are retrieving.

Kiana (2016) all of a sudden, stood up and hugged Bronya, stuffing Bronya’s head in her proportions. 

“Thank you for stopping them,” Kiana (2016) says as she feels genuinely scared of those two.

“Mmmph nnmmphhh,” Bronya (2016) tried to speak but she couldn’t, Kiana (2016) realizing this, loosen her hug so Bronya (2016) could speak.

Bronya (2016) looked red, as she just experienced being sandwiched by Kiana’s (2016) breasts, good thing she immediately composed herself before it could be noticed. 

“You’re welcome Kiana, but please, don’t hug the Bronya out of the blue like that.”

Kiana (2016) on her part looked sheepish, as she got off of Bronya and apologized for her behavior and went back to her seat.

Unbeknownst to Bronya, Mei (2016) saw her blushing like a storm and couldn’t help but think of how cute she is.

Meanwhile Seele is still covering her face with her hands, as Veliona keeps laughing in her head, clearly enjoying her plight.

“Why am I like that,” Seele whined.

The Trio near her tried to comfort her, but it really isn’t working.

“Tch, boring. Well, I guess I'll wait until Matushka's done with them. Then I'll make them my toys…” Sin said grumblingly as she lowered down her axe.

Just then a large ‘Boom boom boom…’ was heard from the sky, and then the screen showed the large Moonlight Throne slowly descending on them. 

“Wow! Kiana, look! The battleship is coming down! I'm so impressed to be able to see it so close!!!”

Otto feels threatened, the fact that Anti-Entropy has such an advanced aerial battleship is enough to bring them into the same threat as World Serpent (Without their sire). Even Hyperion that is combined with Selene ain’t not much for such an advanced battleship.

Meanwhile, those from Anti-Entropy couldn’t help but marvel at the sight of their counterpart’s battleship, the way it looks, it’s more advanced than anything they have made. They felt pride, instead of envy at seeing how powerful their counterparts were.

Those from the previous era also looked impressed, that battleship might just rival their most advanced inventions.

“You…” Kiana muttered, knowing the infamous woman who just stepped foot outside of the battleship was.

“Welcome to the battleship "Moonlight Throne". You are now under the protection of Anti-Entropy. Don't worry... your wish will come true and you'll leave this ruined place.” Cocolia said with a smirk as the screen darkened.

Alaya, then decided to fly in the middle to announce.

“Alright, that’s the end of the episode, we’ll have another intermission and snippet of the mission.”

“So, how do you guys feel after watching this episode?” Alaya asked.