Genshin Impact: Starting Guide - End of the World Qi Bao

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The next day, Alicia found Dr. Mei and confessed that she was a Herrscher. She also proved that the so-called Honkai Gods did not exist, and the two discussed the mechanics of Honkai. Before leaving, Alicia urged Mei not to give up on the "Spark Project."

Mei naturally hoped the Fire Seed Project would succeed, but her rationality told her that it was the most unlikely plan to be realized. Mei also asked out of curiosity.

Why are you so insistent on the Spark Project?

Ellie's answer was yes.

"I hope that people in the future can also see the beautiful starry sky."

Fifth among the Thirteen Heroes of the Flame Chaser, Velvet; ranking does not represent strength. (Spiral)

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Rumors spread that Alicia was a "Herrscher," causing widespread panic within the Flame Chaser faction. Meanwhile, Alicia began preparations for her final banquet. She invited Juexi and all the Heroes (only thirteen people in total), and told them she had something to announce.

And everyone naturally knows what this is about...

Before the banquet began, Alicia nervously looked in the mirror and painstakingly applied her makeup with an eyebrow pencil.

Eden slowly walked behind her, but as he walked behind Ellie, Ellie also saw Eden through the mirror.

"Wow, Eden~ This is my first time wearing makeup~ How is it? Aren't I pretty?~"

Eden placed his hand on Ellie's shoulder.

"It's beautiful, Ellie."

"Hehe, of course!"

Eden could not hide his worries.

"Does it have to be this way, Ellie?"

Ellie removed Eden's hands from her shoulders, stood up, turned around, and looked at her.

"Okay, okay, my dear Eden, you spoil me the most, don't you? Let me be willful just one more time, please, please?~"

Eden didn't say anything; perhaps she didn't know what to say either. She turned and walked away silently. After Eden left, Ellie's tightly clenched hands trembled with nervousness. She couldn't help but think to herself.

"If they knew I was a Herrscher... what would they think of me...?"

Fourth among the Thirteen Heroes of the Flame Chaser, Eden; ranking does not represent strength. (Gold)

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As the banquet began.

Alicia walked out happily.

"Ta-da! The adorable and beautiful Alicia makes her dazzling entrance!"

As Alicia boasted, Velvet, Aponia, and Eden clapped in unison, while Kevin and Juexi remained expressionless.

Ellie couldn't help feeling a little disappointed. It turned out everyone else thought she was a Herrscher… so… oh well, she was one anyway, hehe?~

After a brief moment of disappointment, Ellie immediately said playfully.

"Ah~ I'm so disappointed. Why are there only you guys? I invited everyone."

Although Jue Xi's entire body was resisting Alicia, the thought that this was the last time she would see her made her force herself to come, despite her physical aversion. Jue Xi took a deep breath and stood up.

"Alicia, the reason why the rest of you didn't come isn't because they consider you a Herrscher or are disappointed in you. It's because they never thought of you as a Herrscher, so there's no need for them to attend this banquet. The only ones who came probably just want to see you cause trouble."

Alicia looked at Juexi with some surprise.

"Wow, Juexi, this is the first time you've talked to me this much since we met again. I'm so happy!"

"Heh... I'm leaving now, nothing else."

Ellie pouted.

"Not honest at all. I still prefer the old you."

Jue Xi was about to leave when Kevin blocked his way.

"At least wait until the banquet is over."

"Heh, Kevin, do you think you can beat me? You think you're so great just because you fused with the genes of a few Honkai Beasts, huh? Don't forget, when you first joined the Firemoth, who beat you up? I could do it before, and I can do it now."

Kevin kept his eyes closed; he didn't like being told that.

Ellie's calm words interrupted the tense standoff between the two.

"Um, I really am a Herrscher. The Thirteenth Herrscher, so, Kevin. Come on, you haven't forgotten your birthday wish and the vow you made back then, have you?"

Kevin angrily slammed the greatsword into the ground.

"Enough, Alicia, do you know what you're saying?"

At this moment, Alicia stepped down from the stage and approached the group, giving each of Eden, Aponia, and Velvet a crystal flower. She then went to Kevin and Juexi, taking out a blue crystal flower.

Ellie smiled and tilted her head to look at Kevin.

"Kevin~ Is this Alicia's last gift?~"

"..."

"Alright, alright~ Stop being so temperamental. If you keep acting like this, Mei will laugh at you. This is the best outcome, isn't it?"

"..."

Kevin accepted the crystal flower.

"Yeah, hehe. Speaking of which, I've always been curious, Kevin, do you cry? Do your tears freeze?"

After speaking, Alicia put away her smile and gradually gathered her power in front of Kevin, who also broke his silence.

"No, Ellie."

"I'm a Herrscher, Kevin. What will you do? You haven't forgotten the Herrscher of Death, have you?"

Kevin picked up the "Annihilation" and pointed it at Alicia.

"Don't."

Without saying a word, the energy that Ellie had just gathered was directed at everyone.

Kevin also acted immediately after Ellie's move, while Aponia was shocked because...

The threads of 'fate' binding everyone broke, except for Jue Xi. Aponia was somewhat shocked, since Jue Xi didn't have so many threads on him the last time they met; now it seemed as if his entire body was wrapped in them.

"Ellie..."

Kevin's greatsword fell to the ground. Ellie's attacks had no effect, but his own attack hit Ellie squarely...

Even though it was Ellie who was attacked, she ended up comforting Kevin.

"Oh dear, you, why are you really crying, Kevin?"

Ellie crouched down, picked up the small ice cream cone from the ground, and held it in her palm.

"Hehe, so it really does freeze, but it's very warm, Kevin."

Third among the Thirteen Heroes of the Flame Chaser, Aponia. Ranking does not represent strength. 'Discipline' (No lewdness allowed~)

Chapter 165 Ending

Ellie picked up the blue crystal flower that had been split in two on the ground and pretended to be angry.

"Kevin, really! How can you not cherish what I gave you?"

Kevin took the crystal flower that he had accidentally broken earlier.

"So, Ellie..."

"That's right, I really am a Herrscher. But Kevin, I won't fight back, okay?~"

Kevin was silent for a moment, and finally he chose to believe... He looked at Ellie.

"Ellie, are you... alright...?"

"Hey! Kevin, are you worried about me? That's so unfair, you already have Mei..."

Kevin was speechless at Alicia's antics, and he said somewhat angrily.

"Alicia!"

Ellie smiled, and the atmosphere became less serious.

"Alright, alright? I'm not teasing you anymore, Kevin. I know you're worried about me, but I'm the strongest of the Flame Chasers, you know. I just didn't want to be number one, so I let you be, hmph. That attack just now didn't hurt me at all. After all, cute girls can do anything, right? If you ever see a Herrscher like me with any humanity, Kevin, remember to tell me, okay?"

Kevin was momentarily speechless, and the atmosphere became serious again, almost like a farewell speech. Just then, Ellie noticed Juexi trying to slip away.

"Juexi, don't leave in such a hurry. Can you stay and talk to me for a few minutes, just between the two of us?"

A resolute and ruthless rejection.

"No, I have to go."

After speaking, she turned to leave, but Eden stopped her. Eden didn't say anything, just silently looked at Juexi. Juexi felt a little helpless. Although she didn't know why she suddenly disliked Ai Li, she didn't have much malice towards the other members of "Moth Chasing the Flame" (except for Kevin).

"Tsk... Alright, hurry up, I'm in a rush."

Eden disliked Juexi's attitude but said nothing. On the other hand, Ellie was very happy. She happily walked to Juexi's side, grabbed his hand, and looked at everyone.

"Alright everyone. I need to tell Juexi a little secret first. See you later!"

Second among the Thirteen Heroes of the Flame Chaser is Alicia. Ranking does not represent true strength. (True Self)

After saying this, Ai Li used the power of "Origin" on Jue Xi through the hand she was holding.

This made Juexi feel uneasy. The power of 'Domination' seemed to have been greatly stimulated and was passively triggered, directly pulling Ai Li into the Domination Theater...

After a brief moment of dizziness, Ellie looked around.

"Hmm~ It seems I guessed right. Hua and Carol had mentioned this place before, but after coming here today, it really is amazing!"

"Alicia, what exactly are you trying to say? Hurry up, I'm in a rush."

Ellie smiled and looked at Juexi as she shared her guess.

"Juexi~ ​​You're a Herrscher too, right?~ And I bet your power is the ability to seize the powers of other Herrschers and use them for yourself, right?"