As Sirin distanced herself, a soft voice echoed in her subconscious, guiding her through the coma.
"My child, if you seek true power, come to me."
The ethereal voice was like a whisper in a dream, waking up Sirin from her deep sleep.
Upon opening her eyes, she found herself amidst a sea of twinkling stars, enveloped by infinite darkness. Beneath her feet lay the azure planet, a cradle nurturing countless lives.
The flame of civilization burned brightly on this planet, yet her heart yearned to follow the oracle's call to the moon.
Once on the moon, she treaded along stone steps, her eyes catching sight of inscriptions on golden pillars surrounding her. Suddenly, a flash of white light engulfed everything, and the surroundings dissolved into nothingness.
Fear gripped Sirin as she opened her eyes to see a figure standing on a stone pedestal before her. Overwhelmed, she found herself kneeling, her face reflecting reverence.
She knew that the figure before her was the embodiment of pure truth, a divine entity beyond human reach — God.
Fear mingled with curiosity, and she found herself wondering, "Where am I?"
As if in response, 'His' hand raised slightly, and in the next instant, a flood of knowledge rushed into Sirin's mind. Images of pre-civilization, plum blossoms, plans, failures, divine power, seals, and more flashed before her.
The scenes unfolded, and the answer became clear.
With newfound understanding, Sirin prayed, pleading with the gods to grant her the power to exact revenge.
As if in response, four invisible hands extended from the hem of her skirt, each holding a gem of a different color.
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[God gave me a crown, turning thunder and lightning into bows and arrows, crushing all things, the king of Conquest]
A purple gem, like sharp thunder and lightning.
[God gives me the authority to control the endless storm, so close to the end of the world, the king of Desire]
A green gem, gathered in the storm
[God gave me a spear, giving growth to all things, controlling life and death, the king of Serenity]
A black blue gem, drowned in a mist of miasma
[God gave me a sword, cutting through time and space, transcending all limits, the king of Haste]
A Red gem, felt like it was burning space itself
(I made the description myself, I re-read second eruption but was too lazy to scan the description)
...
who had mastered infinite power, seemed to be reborn, and she once again regained her appearance of climbing higher and higher. She looked at the pillars around her, and the blue planet in the distance made her nauseous.
"Just use them to ring the doomsday bell for mankind on earth!"
With a wave of his hand, Space carried a huge stone body and flew straight towards the earth. The ripples on the surface were the destruction of cities. Faced with the 'meteorites' falling from the sky, human beings were helpless.
---
"The moon? " Mobius thought slowly, the snake's vertical pupils lost in thought.
Mei's last-minute trick did indeed cause scars on Honkai, sealing away part of the so-called power.
"So... God? What is that?" Mobius tapped her fingers on the table. She did not remember any so-called gods in previous civilizations.
did it?
Mobius scanned the room, her gaze landing on the figure of a magician among the present Flame-Chasers.
Coincidentally, the magician's gaze met hers.
A moment of silent eye contact passed between them before they both looked away.
"She must be the one responsible!" Both of them silently blamed the other in their hearts.
Elysia, observing this scene, furrowed her brows slightly. Being Honkai's Daughter, how could she not know that this was happening?
However, she softly whispered,
"Do you recall that phrase? It was from the promotional video, stating that Honkai had coated the silhouette of desire with six kinds of brilliance. This implies that their power is attainable."
Elysia's smile broadened as her imagination took flight. "Initially, I assumed this was merely referring to the six Herrschers. But now, it appears to hint at the distinct nature of these six gems."
"For instance, they might manifest simultaneously or even converge within a single individual."
Upon hearing Elysia's theory, Mobius narrowed her eyes.
"In that case, it must be Sirin. Regrettably, I can't envision any strategy to evade the inevitable defeat from the six gems."
"So, isn't it me? And, couldn't it be humans who influenced Sirin?" Elysia proposed the answer that seemed most fitting to her: "Sirin was merely blinded by resentment. Once she experiences the melody of birdsong and the scent of blossoms, once she witnesses happiness and beauty, she will no longer harbor hatred."
She has a preference for happy endings; otherwise, she will shed tears! ♪
Given this, she can only ignore Kalpas's troublesome antics and perceive it as a beautiful girl's revenge.
"Reality won't offer her that kind of environment, and, based on the main storyline, she meets her end. This… is the finale," Mobius declared mercilessly, shattering Elysia's beautiful Fantasy.
"Reality won't offer her that kind of environment, and, based on the main storyline, she meets her end. This… is the finale," Mobius declared mercilessly, shattering Elysia's beautiful illusion.
"What do you mean?" Mobius asked, her brows furrowing as she looked at Elysia in disbelief.
Ridiculous. How could it be for such a reason? Klein wouldn't hate her!
in her underlying logic... However, if she has any good ideas, you might as well listen.
She has indeed become somewhat close to Klein recently.
Mobius turned her gaze towards Elysia, awaiting her response.
"I won't tell you! ♪ If you want to know, come to Ellie's room at night, and I'll tell you secretly." Elysia looked at Mobius, who was calm on the surface but was already anxious inside, and said skillfully: I lost my appetite.
Who lets her always tear down Miss Pink Elf? This is just a trivial punishment!
"Hmph! Who cares? I'm not interested!" Mobius retorted, turning her head away in dismissal.
---
What is shown on the screen is the plot on the earth. As Sirin goes to the moon, the search for the Second Herrscher continues on earth.
On Earth, the returning Siegfried also fell into a dream.
A dream in which he had found the treasure of his life's love and was willing to protect all the goodness in the world for her.
As a young man, Siegfried yearned for adventure, anticipated a larger world, and craved the thrill of passion.
To him, the name Kaslana felt more like a shackle. He didn't want to spend his entire life bound by the duty of protecting the world, so he escaped from his Schicksal.
After leaving, he embarked on a journey around the world to discover the true meaning of his life.
But the reason Schicksal is called Schicksal is precisely because of its unpredictability.
He unexpectedly met Cecilia, the Schicksal Valkyrie, on a mission and rescued her.
In the days that followed, he accompanied Cecilia on various activities - playing games, shopping, dating, and watching movies.
His wealth of experiences attracted Cecilia, and similarly, Cecilia's innocence and kindness also captured his attention.
A simple yet beautiful life was the shared aspiration of both of them.
but Partings are always unexpected.
Cecilia was found by Schicksal and she left, returning to the headquarters to resume her role as an S Class Schicksal Valkyrie [herrscher killer], just like before.
Siegfried felt as if a piece of his heart had been taken away. He seemed unable to wander as freely as before. The once carefree wanderer now had a heart.
So, he made a decision. He decided to surprise Cecilia.
He began rigorous training and made his way back to his Schicksal.
"Long time no see, Cecilia," Siegfried greeted her.
This time, their paths crossed again in Schicksal.
Schicksal allowed Siegfried to return, but this time, he seemed to have found a purpose to protect the world…
A Family!
...
Suddenly, a cry of surprise jolted Siegfried from his thoughts. "This isn't good, Lord Siegfried." Only then did he realize where the Herrscher they had been searching for had gone.
Meteors fall, and disasters occur.
---
"So, this is the story of my parents? I thought…" Kiana scratched her head, feeling a bit embarrassed.
"Oh? What did you think it was, Kiana?" Cecilia asked, smiling as she gently ruffled Kiana's hair.
Among her three daughters, Kiana was the one who resembled her the most. Durandal's hair color had changed due to special circumstances, and Sirin was a different case altogether.
Of course, she would never admit that Kiana's personality was similar to hers. And yes, unlike her silly daughter, her grades had always been top-notch.
"Well, I'm still contemplating learning from it. You see, even though mom always insists that I'm not like her, it seems like dad is clearly a bit of a fool!" Kiana said, her words filled with a smile, not belittling her father's sorrow at all.
"My father and I share many similarities. We both have poor grades, we are both well-liked by everyone, and we… well, we have both traveled around the world," Kiana said, counting off the similarities on her fingers with a serious expression.
"Oh? Is that so?" Cecilia looked at Kiana, who was busy counting, curious about what she was trying to say.
As for Siegfried, it was rare for her to recall their past love days, but now it seemed like she had been tricked.
"So, it would be wonderful if I married a beautiful woman like you, mother!" Kiana said logically, but her eyes kept darting towards Mei.
Cecilia looked at the proud-looking Kiana, feeling a bit puzzled. She really didn't understand what Kiana had to be proud of.
Although Kiana secretly praised herself for making her a little happy, Cecilia tugged at her hair, asking with a straight posture and a smile,
"So, Kiana, do you like girls?"
When asked by her mother, Kiana's alarm bells rang loudly, and she hesitated, unable to answer.
"Yes, mother-in-law, I can testify." Luo Mo decided to help his employees, but he seemed to have forgotten to change her name in his head.
????
The three dumplings all raised question marks.
"Hold on," Cecilia smiled a little reluctantly, "mother-in-law? When did you become this?"
"Hold on, Mom, maybe it's Sirin?" Kiana defended loudly, "And I only like Mei; how could I like a stinky man?"
especially people like shitty boss!
"How could it be me? I stay at home!" Sirin retorted.
"Ah, Mei?" Cecilia could no longer maintain her smile. She said seriously to Luo Mo, "I'll reconsider the matter between you and Kiana."
"What! I like Mei! If you say that again, I'll get angry!" Kiana stared, clearly displeased.
"It's not okay for girls to be together. Kiana, you should still find a boyfriend." Cecilia turned her head and said earnestly to Kiana.
(and give me grandchildren fufu~)
"Yeah, cough, Lady Cecilia, you misunderstood. I don't have any thoughts about Kiana. I just accidentally called you by the wrong name." Luo Mo said awkwardly.
Could it be said that it was because I was used to calling her mother-in-law in my previous life?
He paused, recalling a memory. "I once came across a flower named Cecilia in a certain game of four words. Interestingly, most people referred to it as the 'mother-in-law' flower."
Shifting the topic, Luo Mo continued, "As for Kiana and Mei, they complement each other perfectly." He stated this with utmost sincerity, the only shred of conscience he had left.
"Kiana and Mei, they redeem each other, advancing together on their journey. Even when fate plays its cruel tricks, leading them down separate paths, they always manage to find their way back to each other when in need."
Cecilia, intrigued by his words, asked tentatively, "Are you implying that they were together in the game?"
It seemed that if this was a fact from another place, she might find it easier to accept.
it's okay if one of her children has a problem with her sexual orientation, as she once heard 'love transcends gender boundaries~' from her former teammate,
what was her name? emm~ ah Kira-chan! (ahh tone deaf idol)
after all, there are still two daughters who can be coaxed hehe
Choosing to sidestep the question, Luo Mo simply responded, "Ahem, let's continue watch," and skillfully ignoring Kiana's pleading gaze.
...
A message arrived from the moon. After Einstein managed to decipher it, she paused, uncertainty clouding her features, before she relayed the information to Welt.
[Come to the moon and meet me, the First Herrscher.]
[Otherwise, every 72 hours, I will send 4 meteorites to the earth.]
Upon hearing this, Welt fell silent. He sat on his hospital bed, a wordless figure, the corner of his mouth stained with blood that had yet to dry.
After a moment of contemplation, he decided to arrange a formal meeting with Otto to discuss a matter of utmost importance - the survival of the world.
Otto, as always, appeared nonchalant, as if everything was still within his grasp. He informed Welt that a certain type of soul steel on the moon held the key to sealing Honkai Energy.
The catch, however, was that all of it was located on the moon.
Faced with this revelation, Welt did not hesitate. Perhaps he believed that this was his duty, his responsibility after inheriting the core.
After sharing a final dance with Tesla, he and Siegfried set off for the moon, stepping onto the battlefield that awaited them.
Facing—their end, or more precisely, Welt's end.
Everything proceeded according to the plan. The Second Herrscher, despite possessing immense power, was still in her early stages of maturity. Yang managed to confine her within a simulated black hole for a brief period.
During their journey, they contemplated two possible outcomes: either they would meet a heroic end, or…
"Go ahead, Siegfried, I have faith in you," Welt encouraged.
As the moon began to set, Welt stood with his back towards Siegfried. He spoke in a calm tone, assuring Siegfried that regardless of the path he chose, he would respect his decision.
"The fate of this world depends on your decision."
He then posed a question, "What holds more value to you? Is it the survival of mankind or the life of an individual?"
Siegfried, burdened by the weight of the decision, remained silent for a long time.
Being a member of the Kaslana family, he had always prioritized his comrades over anything else. The idea of sacrificing them for the greater good was something he found absurd.
In that moment, memories of his younger self surfaced. Back then, he was a young man, brimming with energy and enthusiasm.
His younger self, full of questions, tugged at Siegfried's sleeve, "Why abandon your comrades? The true Kaslana family would never…"
Siegfried's eyes reflected a deep sadness as he whispered, "If my sacrifice can save the world, I would be content."
"Welt gave up his life, but what I gave up holds more value than my own life."
"I sacrificed you."
His final words were barely audible. Siegfried withdrew his hand and sat quietly, his face reflecting the toll of the years in an instant.
He was momentarily stunned before he faded away.
He was faced with a choice between the life of one person and the lives of millions. Regardless of the outcome, he had already made his decision.
When confronted with the menace of the clown, he had the courage to retaliate.
He knew that even if he were to die then, it would only cost his own life…
"I'm sorry, Welt…"
Siegfried took a swig of wine, as if he was the one who died now.
" Well done, Siegfried. " Welt's mouth was bleeding, but he smiled.
Using the relativity of a pseudo-black hole, he had been holding Sirin back for half an hour.
...
"Dad…" Kiana's voice was barely a whisper as she covered her mouth, her eyes wide with shock at the heart-wrenching scene front her.
Cecilia let out a sigh, her voice heavy with understanding. "No wonder Siegfried has been drowning himself in drink ever since. He didn't find any relief until he met Welt." The Second Herrscher had forced him to make a choice that was nothing short of agonizing.
She had always known Siegfried to be a man who would choose death over abandoning his comrades. He was the most stubborn person she knew.
"But even the most stubborn boy must eventually grow up," Cecilia mused. "And when he finally takes on responsibilities that he once thought he could not bear, he will come to realize how naive he once was."
Cecilia bit the corner of her mouth, a silent cheer for Siegfried resonating in her heart.
Even she, a seasoned warrior, would find herself at a loss when faced with such a difficult situation.
Regardless of the choice he makes, Siegfried has already proven himself a hero. Merely by stepping forward, by taking the initiative to go to the moon, he has shown his courage and determination.
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discussing sexual matters, there is some information here about Kallen World
schicksal never discriminate against same-sex couples, they just prefer male-female partners because they can produce children
Kallen doesn't have any help from the Void Archives or high intelligence (Otto actually does to, the Void Archives is stingy with knowledge and only gives Otto a peek)
Kallen is what I expect from a medieval person: her strategy is that more is better
I mean she's trying to improve her valkyrie qualities but what do you expect?
in second Honkai I forget exactly but Otto has around 200 - 400+ Valkyrie for raids but Kallen was around 3 times that.
but their performance is less than that of otto's valkyrie, Kallen lost a lot in second Honkai, the regeneration of her troops is slow
Due to pressure from Honkai all over the world and lack of personnel to handle it, she even became a 'hypocrite' and took out research towers and transplanted crude artificial stigmata to people like Himeko even knowing it would destroy their future.
For some reason, the side effect of Otto's selfish obsession saves more people than people who are really serious about fighting Honkai o(* ̄▽ ̄*)ブ