Distributing the PV - part 3

(Kolosten- Thus Spoke Apocalypse)

[Wisdom is the enemy of the Honkai God]

[Knowledge is but bait floating on the surface of the Sea Of Quanta]

[Fool of mankind is breeding foolish acts]

[Because he has reason to do so]

[And the wisdom of God has no objection to this]

The scene recreates a 500-year-old town - Kolosten. Ancient buildings, a wide Grand Canal, towering old trees, all seem untouched by time, just as they were 500 years ago. Yet, they also seem to have been washed by centuries of time, rich in historical flavor, making one reminisce about the past.

Here, a mad blond man began his final experiment.

If successful, he will bring the Saintess back to the world; if not, he will drag the world back 500 years to welcome his Saintess.

Right or wrong, selfish or not, let future generations judge. He has come this far; how could he possibly give up now?

Under the gray clouds, the town and surrounding hills are filled with black puppets resembling him, each with a strange expression, holding various weapons in their hands, facing their enemies.

In the sky, holy golden gears slowly descend. Brass, gold, gears of different sizes interlock, as if all worldly rules are bound within them.

Then the scene shifts, and the man is seen limping, heavily wounded. His bishop's robe is dusty, his right hand clutching a wound on his left arm, his face covered in dirt, visibly disheveled in a way never seen before. He had forgotten what it was like to be wretched since five hundred years ago.

But a faint smile appears on his lips, for he sees the tree, a tree no one has ever seen, a tree that should only exist in imagination. No, it should be called a higher-dimensional existence in the shape of a tree trunk. Its branches are not branches in the ordinary sense, they emit a bright white light and grow along an inexplicable trajectory; the leaves are a dreamy color between purple and red, like mist but not mist, like shadows but not shadows, with specks of light scattered among them.

The tree's roots are unknown, its height unseen, rooted in blood-red soil, growing in an unknown dark space.

This tree should not exist in the world, and the tree should not be rooted in the human world.

Everything points to the fact that this is a place the world is not supposed to be able to reach.

The man's wounded and weakened body, his lips slightly curved, his green eyes filled with determination and hope for the first time. His thin eyebrows raised, making one feel that his originally gentle temperament could also be as sharp as a warrior.

All the preparations were in place, her only believer would succeed! And can only succeed!

.....

"Otto!" Kallen, who was at the headquarters, naturally paid close attention to the progress of the company's game. She was the first to watch the video after its release, and a name blurted out when she saw this scene.

Her thoughts were complex. As one of the only two people currently in the know, she wouldn't simply treat the video as a pastime.

What exactly did Otto do in that parallel world to be called a fool of mankind and to be involved with God?

And that town, it has long since changed, but Kallen will never forget it. It was the closest she had ever come to death. The execution platform, the Saintess, and the Honkai beast formed a picture of despair. The world was chaotic, and she had given up struggling.

At that time, she had fantasized about using the Saintess death to awaken the upper echelons of Schicksal, and ending her struggle with her own demise.

But in the end, she both failed and succeeded. She did not die, the struggle that was supposed to end with death did not end, and the victory won through struggle has reached the present.

"And Otto, what kind of role did you play in the parallel world?"

Kallen murmured to herself, looking at the dying Otto in the video, his eyes showing both persistence and relief, like a pilgrim reaching the final destination.

(World Serpent - Stigmata Project, Before the End)

[He is the god that the world will never believe in again]

[He is the god who will never believe in the world again]

At this point, the music becomes slightly tragic and low, but then the tone suddenly rises with the next line, the voice passionate.

[The reason the world follows him]

[Is the belief that one day he will be able to overcome Honkai!]The music changes, and the picture shows a person sitting on an ice throne. His face is hidden in shadow, with short white hair and a high black collar that adds to his cold aura. The black and white combat uniform is neat and capable, clearly designed by a master to not hinder combat. A sword and shield medal is pinned to the left side of his chest, and he wears black gloves on both hands, one resting on the throne and the other holding a greatsword.

He himself is not famous, but the sword is known to all. It is a weapon that has repeatedly created miracles in history, the Divine Key [Judgment of Shamash]- a weapon exclusive to the Kaslana family.

Its legends are countless in history, the flaming sword guarding the Garden of Eden, the heavenly fire that burned Sodom.

When myth blurs into legend, when legend manifests as history, it will return with flames, proclaiming its existence to the world!

In addition to the person on the throne, the figures of four others behind him are faintly visible.

One is covered in a black cloak, their figure unseen; one is dressed in black, holding a large black umbrella;

one wears a strange jackal mask, and the last one is in the deepest part, only their silhouette visible.

.....

At World Serpent headquarters, a tech-savvy Gray Serpent was responsible for gathering all kinds of information online. He stumbled upon this video and was surprised to see Schicksal announcing Honkai to the world. He initially thought it was just a game trailer, but as the video progressed, he no longer thought so.Schickal is about to make a big move, I need to have the inside agents investigate, the Gray Serpent thought to himself.But when the video reached the World Serpent segment, the Gray Serpent stopped thinking altogether. The organization hadn't even done anything yet, how come they were almost completely exposed? Stigmata Project? Overcoming Honkai? Isn't that the core purpose of the organization?

Of the four people inside, although one silhouette was not clear, the other three were obviously Natasha, himself, and Jackal!

Even the Lord of the World Serpent was directly revealed. The Gray Serpent had a big headache. Based on this, there might be a lot of information in the previous parts as well, and the authenticity needed to be carefully considered.And the most important thing was, has Schicksal's understanding of us reached this level? Are they trying to tell us that the World Serpent's plans are all under their control by announcing this publicly?

No, the World Serpent's plan needs to be accelerated. The top priority is to fish the Lord out of the Sea Of Quanta.

The Gray Serpent secretly made up his mind and uploaded this message to the public network used by all Gray Serpents.The screen went black for a while, but the sound continued without stopping.

[In the endless cycle of reincarnation, people will live a peaceful and dreamless life]

[But in the dead ends of Honkai, there are still 'people' who survive]On the screen, a string of data appeared with strange and chaotic symbols, as if being eroded. After flickering for a few seconds, the text gradually emerged.

(Elysian Realm - Dream of the Past)

[Humanity has its own foundation]

[We are the residue left over after the Honkai is filtered out Our civilization.]

[After the destruction, we continue to search for the power to overcome the Honkai]

The scene is a spacious hall, its grandeur beyond description with mere gold and jade. A row of containers filled with green solution adds an inexplicable eeriness. It has both the technological feel of a laboratory and the opulent splendor of a palace, with intricate designs yet not lacking a girlish pink touch. It seems to be a fusion of designs by multiple people, absolutely unique. There is also a small bar displaying fine wines, with a row of seats for resting beside it.A graceful woman in a long dress is sitting there, her every move elegant. Her wine-red hair is adorned with dark gold hair accessories, her face makeup-free yet stunningly beautiful. She wears an elegant black and red long dress, stylish and gorgeous, with a waist-cinching cut and a full skirt that gracefully outlines her beautiful figure. A pink diamond-shaped gem adorns her chest, rich in jewels but not tacky, as if all the treasures in the world could only serve as her foil.She herself is like the embodiment of art and beauty, all the words of praise in the world fitting perfectly on her.In a trance, a pink-haired girl appears in the opposite seat. The elegant woman, holding a glass of wine, is talking to her friend across the table. Then, as if seeing the audience, she raises her glass in a toast towards the screen. The pink-haired girl also reacts by turning her head, but only slightly, before the screen goes black again.

.....

"Wow, what beautiful girls!" Everyone who saw the two figures appear felt this way."Is this Eden? Eden of the Star of Eden?" The red and blue duo in Anti-Entropy received a report from their subordinates. After seeing the video mention Herrschers and other terms, they immediately reported it to the higher-ups. As for the content, Tesla initially thought the other side was just making things up, after all, how could that Schicksal Bishop Kallen be replaced by a blond man?

But when she saw this scene, she couldn't sit still anymore. The Star of Eden, Anti-Entropy's signature weapon, was something they paid close attention to. Their research on it naturally included studying the previous civilization's image data. 

Its original owner was a woman named Eden, originally known as "Cosmic Harmony" but due to her immense influence, it was later changed to "Star of Eden."They had seen a precious video recording of a crowded concert with a woman in the center, and that was Eden, exactly the same as the one in the video.

"It seems we also need to discuss the specific situation with Schicksal. Should we go there in person, Dr. Tesla?"

The languid blue-haired woman with natural curls next to her said, rarely asking for her friend's opinion.

"....I have no objections! Our relationship with Schicksal needs to be reconsidered anyway! Hmph, that incident, Cocolia! And those bastards from Schicksal!" The red-haired energetic woman said loudly.

And at the World Serpent's base.

"???" This was the Gray Serpent's question mark. He was truly numb now. If it was about the members of World Serpent, careful investigation could still find traces, after all, Schicksal couldn't avoid going out and acting all the time.

But the people who entered the Elysian Realm were strictly vetted, as it was one of the biggest secrets of World Serpent.

He now had doubts about the other party's way of obtaining information, but he still needed to screen the people who had been to the Elysian Realm before drawing any conclusions.

[Now, step into the realm between heaven and earth]

A huge door appeared in front of them, slightly opening a slit as if inviting people to enter.

[Your journey has come to an end]

[But you have not yet crossed the final door.]

[If you understand the meaning of the end, come forward]

[Defeat me.]

[Command me to make way]Then the white-haired man from the World Serpent chapter appears, his face still unclear. The difference is that he now stands, his body emitting icy mist that even overshadows the burning greatsword in his hand. Even though his face cannot be seen, one can feel his sternness and coldness, his imposing presence. He holds Judgment of Shamash in his hand, welcoming his 'guest.'[Prove to me that you are more fit to save her than I am]

[Then, go and reweave all destinies]

[My memories have worn away too much]

Then a pink crystal flower emerges, spinning, as if made of crystal, its craftsmanship breathtaking. It spins until it shatters at its brightest moment.

[But I always remember that she liked these flowers too].

Finally, in a sea of purple flowers, a beautiful girl with pink hair, elf ears, and a pure white layered wedding dress appears, hazy and indistinct. Two elves are holding up her pristine white skirt. In her right hand, she holds a crystal-clear purple crystal flower, constantly spinning and shimmering; her left hand gently plays with a strand of hair. Every movement, every smile, is captivating.

Although her face cannot be seen clearly, everyone feels her smile the moment they see her, as if she will never be sad.

It's as if she embodies all the beauty of an era, otherwise, how could she be so moving?

Then the screen gradually fades, and the Honkai Impact 3rd logo appears.

At this point, the video ends, but the uproar it caused has not.The general public is only vaguely aware of the information inside and is looking forward to the upcoming release of a major production by Schicksal after seeing the exciting trailer.

However, the real powers, such as World Serpent and Anti-Entropy, have already begun to prepare for action.

The conservative forces in Anti-Entropy, led by Dr. Einstein and Dr. Tesla, began to actively contact Schicksal.Meanwhile, the World Serpent secretly eliminated spies and cadres. The Gray Serpent even considered whether to send this video to their Lord in the Sea Of Quanta, but due to the limited number of characters that could be sent, it had to be extremely concise.

Thus, ''Schicksal is suspected to be foreseeing the future, plans are leaking out, whether to notify the Thirteen Flame-Chasers.''

In the Sea Of Quanta, Kevin, holding instant noodles, pondered. The Gray Serpent had contacted him early on, and he knew that the Gray Serpent was loyal to World Serpent, would not lie, and would not do anything unnecessary.This meant that the current situation had reached a point where he couldn't make a decision. He pondered for a long time.

Thirteen Flame-Chasers shouldn't and wouldn't go against Honkai...(because they can't) The Gray Serpent also knew this, but he still asked.

Since it had come to this, he could not and should not interfere with their choice, regardless of the impact on the plan. So he replied with one word:"Yes"-----

edited, thank you for reading this fanfiction. 

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