I want to see everyone's smile

The story of ARC City seems to have come to an end here.

Kiana did everything without breaking her promise to Teacher Himeko.

"Himeko, it seems like you're always the one who shows up when Kiana is in dire straits. In Kiana's heart, you might be the person who provides her with the most comfort and care," Theresa emotionally expressed.

She also mentioned that Mr. Himeko had a habit of drinking a bit too much and mingling with the students, but the students seemed to enjoy his company.

"Hehe, it looks like I'm doing a pretty good job as a teacher," Himeko said, gently ruffling Kiana's hair with a smile on her face.

Kiana looked up and declared with determination, "Of course, Teacher Himeko is the best teacher in the world!"

Himeko, still smiling, asked, "So, when will you be able to attend a full day of class, Kiana?" She looked at Kiana, waiting for her response.

"Ugh——" Kiana wiped her tears and stared at Teacher Himeko in disbelief.

at such a touching moment reminded her of her boss inexplicably. As she thought about it, she glanced at her boss, only to see him and Luna looking at their phones with interest.

How should she describe it? It felt strange every time she saw someone who looked exactly like her aunt in her boss's arms…

Lost in her thoughts, Kiana didn't notice Himeko's eyes darkening. Himeko had to pull Kiana's ears to bring her back to reality.

"Kiana, is this how you show respect to your teacher?" Himeko asked.

"No, no, no, Teacher Himeko, please let me explain," Kiana pleaded, waving her hands in a flustered manner. She didn't mean to lose focus.

While Kiana was busy explaining her actions, Eden found himself engaged in a conversation with Elysia.

"Eden, stepping out into the new world is definitely worth it. Just think about all the fascinating people I would have missed if I hadn't Go out," Elysia said, gently taking Eden's hand and guiding it to her side.

"Eden, what's on your mind? Please, share with me."

"It's Ellie," Eden said a little drunkenly, as if she hadn't come out of the drama just now. Everyone gets drunk, even if they are not drunk.

"I was just thinking… if Himeko could see this scene in the game, she would be overjoyed. A teacher is a constant source of strength in the hearts of their students. It's truly a beautiful thing."

As luck would have it, Eden had a glass of wine at hand, which she passed to Elysia. Ellie accepted it and gave it a gentle swirl, showing no intention of drinking it.

"By the way, Eden, that song you sang must have been your own creation. It's as moving as ever. So beautiful! I really like it ♪.

"Haha, Ellie, as long as you're happy, that's all that matters. In the past, I couldn't drink before performing. I had to take care of my voice, but now I don't have that worry."

Eden wore a smile on her face, devoid of any deep sentimentality, and continued, "Actually, Boss Luo wanted me to sing last time, but I declined. That song just wasn't my style. But this time, I really enjoyed it."

"I can't even begin to imagine how many people will fall in love with your music. Eden, you would be a superstar in any era! ♪ "

"I just want to quietly create a piece of music for everyone to enjoy, just like Luo Mo, and that's enough for me. Well, Miss Su Lu…" Eden chuckled, and her gaze naturally fell on Su Lu. From the puzzled expression on her face, it was clear that she didn't understand what he was talking about.

Eden quickly grasped the situation and decided not to press her with further questions.

"Some people crave the adoration of fans, but Eden prefers the tranquility of solitude. It's fascinating how different people can be."

"Oh? What about you, Ellie? What do you desire? Let's discuss it. Perhaps diamonds? Or a villa?" Eden asked, his smile playful. "If that's what Ellie wants, I could consider making a comeback in the music industry."

"Me? Hmm…" Elysia appeared to ponder for a few moments before breaking into a quick smile.

"Being able to live alongside everyone is already a great joy for me. It's something I've always wanted but never had the chance to experience before!"

"Human, everyone else is chatting; why do you stay here?" Luna queried, lifting her head to look at him.

Didn't he always say that humans are social creatures? Why is he alone now, avoiding the others?

"Because, Luna, I want to observe everyone's smiles," Luo Mo replied, continuing to scroll through his mobile phone. The corners of his mouth curled upwards in an inevitable smile.

" ? But not many of them are smiling." Luna looked back at everyone. They were all deep in thought or sentimental, and there were not many happy smiles.

"Well…" Luo Mo paused, putting away his phone. "Smiles aren't always visible on a person's face. Sometimes, you can 'see' a person's smile in the words they speak or write."

"I don't quite understand," Luna admitted.

Seeing Luna's continued confusion, Luo Mo decided to show her the comment he had been admiring on his phone.

...

Schicksal and Luo Mo have a shared goal: to let as many people as possible play their game. Given that the game is still in the midst of rigorous development and has a heavy workload, it's no surprise that its promotion is visible everywhere.

They certainly won't hold back on providing benefits to attract players.

If circumstances were different, Luo Mo might have even considered make Honkai impact 3rd paying to play game, but the cost of his own game wouldn't have dropped that much, so he still gave it up.

I've already burned money, I can't stop now, besides, I still have a sugar mommy (granny) for the funds!

After playing Honkai Impact III, other games are hard to watch. In the newly created games, all the core personnel were interviewed by Schicksal. This game is almost the only one that is popular.

In summary, even if the game from other company isn't up to par, there are still many people who enjoy playing it and sharing their experiences.

As expected, this game has sparked lively discussions on the internet, especially about its storyline.

[Kiana did it, and her promise to Teacher Himeko made the world a better place. ]

[Editor Dog, let me try the knife, haha—(crazy)]

["She may have passed away, but she will always live in Kiana's heart, warming it like a flame. So, when will Himeko be resurrected, Dog Company?]

[After playing this game, my doctor said that my dry eye syndrome doesn't need treatment anymore. What needs to stop now are my tears. Why can't Himeko witness Kiana's growth anymore? She is, without a doubt, the most deserving person to see this scene..]

The 'game theory' scholars too also started a long discussion, each expressing his or her own opinion.

[At that moment, I really thought she was back.]

[At the moment when Kiana swallowed the gun and committed suicide in despair, and when Fu Hua was helpless, she walked out of the broken mirror with a silhouette like that, the blood-red figure burning in Kiana's eyes, but she still left again, so without hesitation, she must have smiled when passing by Kiana. Not only the glass was broken, but also my tear ducts. ]

["Kiana, what are you waiting for?" "Kiana—" Teacher Himeko only appeared twice and made me cry twice. Whenever Kiana was on the brink of succumbing to Honkai, her appearance could always make Kiana cheer up again.]

[Fu Hua portrayal is most like the Red Kite Immortal in my mind. Even if she is seriously injured, she still paves the way for everyone. She helped Kiana, helped Himeko, and suppressed Sirin's consciousness regardless of serious injuries. If Himeko's spiritual strength supports Kiana's ability to move forward, then Fu Hua's help is the oasis that saves Kiana. ]

[There are also elements like the Taixu Divine Sword and Taixu Mountain. I've visited the mountain before, and the game's representation of the scenery is quite accurate. Even the scene in Kiana's dream is clear and unambiguous. Barring any planning and editing mishaps, the company still shows a sense of responsibility. Unlike some domestic games that merely have a name and are reskinned recklessly.]

[Raven's life experience was also gradually revealed. Thinking about it carefully, she happened to be opposite the two people who appeared at the end of the second Honkai Impact, so why did the last two models that were not NPCs appear? Her brother was harmed by Honkai, so she held a grudge against Kiana, but wasn't Kiana also a victim? Tuna is so miserable.]

Then Luo Mo clicked likes on each post to express his approval. He admires this kind of person who looks for his own knife to eat.

...

"Luo Mo, is it over now? It's time to leave; I feel a little reluctant."

Elysia looked at everyone with complicated eyes, and many people still had tears in their eyes. Of course, it refers to those lovely girls. Didn't you notice just now that the hateful Luo Mo was still smiling?

This time the story is not about swords, but the emotions flow from my heart. Along the road to the future, the girl is growing up and moving forward.

"Since you've mentioned it, there must indeed be another chapter waiting for us," Luo Mo affirmed Elysia's statement, his gaze shifting towards the end of the film.

"Again?" Elysia's eyes widened in surprise as she noticed something that had been hidden until now, her voice tinged with a hint of annoyance.

"Yes, indeed. This marks the beginning of another girl's journey towards growth," Luo Mo replied, his tone teasingly mysterious.

---

the conspiracy of the World Serpent gradually faded away, disappearing into the brilliant firelight that illuminated the sky.

Only a handful of people were aware of the unfolding events—among them was a lone figure, who was relentlessly pursuing the path of a meteor.

Onlookers on the ground were either captivated by the spectacular fireworks display in the sky or mesmerized by the sight of the graceful purple shooting stars.

However, she was the only one who was fervently chasing after the sole beacon of hope at this critical moment, her heart pounding with anticipation and fear.

Kiana, who had been her constant companion, day and night, always wore a comforting smile and often leaned on her shoulder.

But at this moment, Kiana transformed into a shooting star in the sky, leaving behind a trail of glory for her to follow.

As Kiana was about to fall, the question lingered: would she be able to reach her in time?

Raiden Mei ran without pause, hoping that she could increase her speed, fast enough to catch Kiana's falling figure. She was desperate to help, to do something, anything, rather than stand by helplessly.

However, when they finally reached their destination, they were met with an unexpected sight: a white knight's Spear standing upright on the ground, with green vines spreading from its tip, cradling an unconscious girl.

The girl lay peacefully on the bed made of plants, as quiet and serene as Sleeping Beauty.

She had been running around for a long time, completely exhausted, and had finally found a place to rest, squeezing out the last bit of strength in her body to fall into a deep sleep.

At this moment, Mei cautiously observed the blond girl in front of her. The girl was clad in blue and white armor. Mei recognized her from the messages of Schicksal as Durandal, the current strongest S-class Valkyrie.

After realizing it, her heart became even more hesitant.

Kiana was right there, within her reach, but she was unable to take her away.

---

"Is this a Happy(tragic) plot again~?" Elysia exclaimed,

The way Mei looked at Luo Mo was personal, almost intimate. Her gaze was not kind, it was filled with a certain intensity that was hard to ignore.

She had thought that even though she hadn't made any significant contribution in the battle, she could at least bring Kiana back.

But now, looking at the situation, both in the game and in reality, it seemed that defeating Durandal was an impossible task.

"Could it be that beauty is only meant for the strong?" Luo Mo pondered, stroking his chin thoughtfully before nodding in agreement with his own statement.

"That seems somewhat accurate; but wait, isn't it a bit strange?" Elysia initially agreed, but then she quickly realized something, "These three aren't love rivals, are they?"

"You just tell me the result, right? The strong can claim the beauty, while the weak can only watch as their loved ones are taken away, powerless to resist," Luo Mo said, a smirk playing on his lips.

Elysia stared at Luo Mo, her cheeks puffing out in annoyance. The more she listened, the more she felt that something was off. She wouldn't allow any NTR!

Mei narrowed her eyes, her gaze on Luo Mo becoming even more unkind. In the past few days, the boss had often come to her place to eat, even bringing Luna along.

His excuse was that he didn't want to eat Principal Theresa's bitter gourd anymore.

She had warmly welcomed him and even tolerated him playing with Kiana a few times. But she hadn't expected him to betray her trust like this.

He would soon learn the consequences of offending the chef.

I will enter the kitchen and poison you to death. (*Φ皿Φ*)

"Mei, don't worry, that's my sister; nothing will happen to me and her." Kiana swore to her guarantee, she still don't know who Mei is angry with now.

Rita also echoed, nodding her head repeatedly. A cold light suddenly appeared in her smiling eyes. "Lord Durandal will not be like this; Mr. Luo better not make a joke." (she too)

"If you think so, I have no choice but to take Luna away, Luo Mo." a predatory voice came out of the elf's mouth

A gentleman only chases one woman, right? What if you wrestle with Mei and throw Luna at me, you're not a greedy man, right~ 

Elysia looked at Luna, who was holding his arm. She had wanted to hug her for a long time, but it was a pity that Luna didn't stick to her, which was really annoying! How could there be a cute girl who didn't like her? It's unscientific!

"You can hug Theresa. What are you doing with Luna? They are both the same. Just hug her," Luo Mo said, a hint of disgust in his voice.

Cecilia couldn't help but feel amused that Theresa was defeated by others in her cuteness.

"Luo Mo, you haven't forgotten that I'm here, have you?" Theresa's voice was faint, her face full of displeasure.

"But Luna is still young and can't bear to fall into Elysia's Devil's hand," Luo Mo said hesitantly, managing to upset two people at once.

"Devil's hand? Is that how you see me?" Elysia was visibly upset.

"Still young? Are you implying that this principal looks old?" Theresa couldn't stand the repeated references to her age.

...

In China, within the bustling ARC City, a warning from Honkai Impact indicates that there are only 2 hours left.

The city is on the brink of a significant event.

Perched on the edge of a high-rise building, Hare sat idly, her legs dangling in the air. She observed the city's inhabitants, their movements resembling the hustle and bustle of an intricate game.

The city's neon lights were clustered together, creating a spectacle that was reminiscent of a game setting. However, the city lacked a certain technological feel compared to the game world.

Without turning her gaze from the city, she posed a question to the shadowy figure beside her, "Raven? Or, Natasha?"

I really don't know what this place will look like if they failed, but if I think it can be achieved in the game, there won't be much of a problem in reality.

Raven responded with a hint of helplessness in her voice, "That's all. Mercenaries don't pay that much attention." She was aware that their real identities should remain concealed, but the current situation made it feel like a like she was stripping naked to public.

Raven then turned to Hare, a headache brewing at the thought of her following, "By the way, what do you want to do by following me?"

She hoped that her colleague didn't have a difficult temperament.

"Because our lives took a significant turn during the second Honkai! I'm curious, how do you feel about it?" Hare asked, her smile revealing her interest in the topic.

She had learned from the game about Raven's deep-seated resentment for the Herrscher and was intrigued to know more about her thoughts.

Raven fell silent for a moment before sighing, "To be honest, I'd rather not have anything to do with the Herrscher in this life."

"Originally there was hatred, but the once most powerful S-level Valkyrie also paid for it and saved my brother and me, so I have nothing to say."

Raven also looked at the night scene in ARC City. If the disaster really broke out in reality, how many children would lose their homes?

Haha, maybe we don't even have this chance. If you think about it carefully, this is worse than Honkai Impact. At least those children with resistance can survive it.

Thinking of the Stigma Project, Raven had some suspicions in her mind.

"I want to ask... I'm curious, what would you do if you met the Second Herrscher, like in that game?""

"Haha, who knows? Maybe she won't come?"