Future

Ein was hunting down stray honkai beasts from the 2nd eruption. But weirdly, the honkai energy in the area was low.

"This is strange. A major eruption happened here. I can feel the after effects, and Hua used her divine key. She's probably very weak right now, I need to find her." He still feel the remnants of Feng huang down in the area, at the destroyed tower in the middle of the icy tundra.

But then, he felt a heat source. "A girl? What is she doing here?" He saw her shivering under a tree, dressed in a battle suit with a mass produced greatsword beside her. (pic here)

He saw a red head. Toughing out the cold tundra in siberia. Shivering like a wet kitten in the snow.

She didn't even notice him slowly come near her as her face was covered by her arms. Looking down on the ground and balled up tight to preserve heat.

"Hey, girl. What the hell are you doing out here in this blizzard?" He touched her on the shoulder lightly so she won't get startled.

She slowly looked up as her teeth clattered. "H-huh? Why is there someone here? Go away from here. Quick... Honkai beasts prowl this area." She tried to speak as best as she could.

He then saw her orange eyes, along with her deep red hair. His eyes went wide and turned to slits. Making her freeze up as she thought he might be some kind of honkai beast.

"Woah, calm down girl. I ain't a honkai beast you know? Can a guy this good looking be one?" He chuckled as he thought that he technically is.

She stared at him, still shivering. "Come here. We're going to get you warm." He smiled tenderly as he carried her gently and emitted heat from his body. Carrying her huge sword with two fingers as he was occupied with her.

Her eyes widened. "That's at least 50 kilos! How can you lift my sword that easily?" She narrowed her eyes at him.

"Easy, cuz I'm awesome." He carried her to a log cabin and made her sit down on a chair. He then spread out some hot food as she drooled from the sight.

"I heard your stomach. Eat up." He patted her head. She swatted it away as she pouted at him. "I'm not a kid. I'm already 20."

She then tasted it and moaned from delight. "H-how is this possible!? Is this a dream?" She gobbled it up one by one, indicating her hunger.

He put his chin on his palm and rested his arm on the table, as he smiled. "So, what's your name?" He asked her softly.

"Isn't it good manners to introduce yourself first?" She teased him as she giggled.

"Me? I'm Einheri. You can call me Ein, redhead." He bopped her nose quickly, making her unable to react.

She puffed up her cheeks. "Hey, don't call me that. Me? I'm Himeko. Murata Himeko, nice to meet you Ein. And thank you for taking care of me. I'll repay this debt, I promise." She puffed up her chest and gave him a thumbs up.

He went quiet for a few seconds. "I... I see. Then Hime, I'll account you to that." He then stood up and looked outside the window. He saw some search lights.

She went to the window and had a relieved face. "Hey Ein, than-ks... For the food..." He suddenly disappeared like a ghost. She looked around and on the table, there was a bootleg pikachu stuffed toy.

She picked it up and pinched her cheek. "It's not a dream... Who are you, Ein?" She then frowned as she felt tears fall from her eyes.