To create Honkai Impact 3rd in a world where Kallen exists.

Guan Xing tightened his grip on the feather fan with his right hand, snorted coldly, and ignored the other party's almost explicit provocation.

Although the other person seemed to know more about Mr. Assassin than she did,

But... so what?

"...Don't make me sound like I'm some kind of entertainment person. I just want to work with everyone to make this world a better place!"

Luo Mo clenched his fist, a proud look on his face, trying to make his words more convincing.

But everyone simultaneously shifted their gaze, avoiding direct eye contact.

Only Eileen remained smiling, gazing at him with captivating eyes that seemed to pierce straight into Luo Mo's heart, the alluring scent of rosemary wafting gently in the air.

It made him feel somewhat guilty, and his conscience ached slightly.

"Ahem—that's not important, that's not important,"

He coughed a few times, repeated himself, and then quickly and quietly changed the subject.

"Let's continue watching their fascinating debate."

That's right, everyone should be watching Kiana now, watching how she stays true to herself and turns the tide when things are going badly.

"Sigh~, if those two nieces really had a heated debate like in the game, not counting the battle later on, Cecilia would probably be quite happy."

Theresa shook her head, saying helplessly.

After Xilin enrolled, she paid close attention to their academic performance, which was roughly equal.

...

A gentle breeze swept through every corner of the living room, finally settling on the ends of the long pink hair, softly kissing its sweetness.

But now, a hint of surprise appeared on that face that seemed to never lose anything. And it wasn't just her; some of the slower-thinking people were also a little confused. The two Herrschers' struggle for consciousness, which was originally simple, became complicated.

Alicia had every right to express astonishment at what had just happened.

"Why do people say Kiana is an extension of Sirin? That's strange. And those things Sirin said were a bit harsh. They both did their best, but it's impossible to put all their attention and hopes on Sirin alone..."

She expressed her frustration, stating that she did not agree with the assessment that Celine could not be saved.

Even if she felt sympathy for Celine, those who helped Celine should not be guilty simply because they couldn't pull her out of the mire. Similarly, a large part of Celine's guilt should be attributed to those who wronged her.

“Cirin is somewhat pitiful. After all, she suffered such great malice at the time. It’s understandable that she resents those who couldn’t save her.”

Paddy rubbed her head in a daze, then stroked the fluffy fur on her tail. Although only half of it remained, it made her feel like crying.

She just didn't understand why Kiana said she was also Sirin's person.

Both of them exist because of the extension of Sirin's consciousness, exploring consciousnesses with completely different desires? How strange...

"Hey—what's your opinion?"

Vervi nudged Mebius. She should have studied this kind of question before; she should ask a professional.

"...Opinion? Just think of it as your two personalities starting to fight, but without distinguishing between primary and secondary ones. What's there to be opinion about?"

"But the essence of that plan... the consciousness failed to generate consciousness, and both consciousnesses were Sirin's memories? Heh—, the result is the same, though different."

Möbius raised his eyes and replied.

The snake's eyes still held a languid quality, lacking any energy.

"Two personalities? Oh, is that what you think?"

Wilvi ignored the veiled barbs in the other person's words; that's just how they always talk.

She chuckled softly and countered, "So, do they really lead to the same destination by different paths?"

"Heh-- What is the definition of a human being? Is it yearning for human society, conformity, or passion? Or is it possessing those inherent flaws? Think about it carefully, wasn't the Herrscher human at the beginning of her existence?"

Mebius stated matter-of-factly, without the slightest surprise, and concluded...

"Therefore, the plan for artificial Herrschers is still to create human Herrschers."

The snake's eyes gleamed faintly. Did Kiana's status as an extension of Sirin affect that person? No, her human emotions and bonds were more important.

For a plan, that is the standard by which to judge humanity.

...

Kiana simply shook her head firmly at Sirin's mockery of the three people who had helped her, disapproving of her claims.

She defended herself softly, her lengthy explanation revealing the depth of her long period of thought.

Every time she woke up from a dream, she couldn't help but analyze Celine—what kind of person was she?

"But their images remain in Celine's heart, in the softest part of her heart."

"In the boundless darkness, Sirin has endless dreams. The warmth you despise is the treasure she most desires in her dreams."

"She longs to start over, to be an ordinary person, to have friends, and to have an ordinary but happy family."

"She longed for hope, longed for happiness, and she kept repeating the words she had heard from Cecilia."

"All of this is engraved in the core memory, transcending time, sending her final prayer into the future, giving birth to a new consciousness."

She took a deep breath and, facing the Herrscher standing proudly in mid-air, spoke with unwavering resolve.

“I am the ‘other chance’ that Celine craved. You understand everything as a binary opposition, but the human heart is never that simple.”

“We are two souls born from Sirin’s wish, two branches growing from the same tree, stretching in different directions.”

“We share her feelings and memories, but we have taken completely different paths.”

"What exactly affected you—the pain of the experiment, the allure of collapse, or the hatred also branded into your core?"

Kiana asked, puzzled. From the very beginning, she had sensed the other person's deep-seated hatred, but if what she suspected was true...

Has she truly experienced human malice firsthand?

"Those fragmented memories are warm dreams to me; but to you, they are like an unbearable, burning curse."

The Herrscher of the Void showed no reaction to her words, only speaking calmly, her magnetic voice echoing in the air.

"...Even the same memory appears as different scenes through different eyes."

But this statement undoubtedly implies that what Kiana said is true.

She and she simply share the same memories.

She is not the same Celine she was at the beginning.

Sirin does indeed hate humans, which is why she triggered the Second Honkai; but she also yearns for love and wants to embrace Cecilia, the human she cherishes, once more... but the Herrscher of the Void does not possess this sentiment.

[Wow, Kiana's words are so true! My heart is already tipped in Kiana's favor again. Kiana, the embodiment of justice!]

[The protagonist's signature talk-no-jutsu! That clumsy Kiana from back then has really grown up! Her growth and willpower have reached a level that amazes us.]

"Who do you think is right?"

Cecilia gently ruffled Sirin's freshly washed hair, its beautiful purple and smooth texture making her reluctant to let go.

"...What do you think, Mom?"

Celine lowered her head and silently let Cecilia stroke her.

Both are...herself? Although she had always felt that there were some subtle differences between herself and the person in the game, she never expected that both of them would be extensions of Sirin.

Is it dramatic? Celine asked herself.

"None of the descriptions from either side fit Celine. She is petty, likes revenge, but is also lazy and always wants to go back to her own home to live permanently."

"It's true that she cherishes her partners and hates deception. But she doesn't hate the world; she just doesn't like a world that can't accept her. Once she has someone she cherishes, she cares about them more than anyone else and can't bear to part with them."

Cecilia smiled gently, stroking her hair as she lowered her head, as docile as a cat.

A cat that is afraid to leave home.

“No, Mom—” Cecilia said shyly, nudging Cecilia.

"But, Celine is also someone who likes to rely on others. Although she looks strong, she gets very lonely when there's no one around to rely on."

Cecilia pinched Sirin's nose and teased her.

"...There's nothing I can do. They must be very important to me. That's why I can't accept you leaving." Sirin sighed softly, a weight lifted from her heart.

Whether it was meant to comfort her or not, the Queen's portrayal of her in the main storyline, while giving her an image of great authority, also made her feel even more guilty about the disaster. She didn't want to become the kind of person who only knew how to seek revenge.

...

The Herrscher of the Void was not swayed by Kiana's words; at this moment, she was more concerned about Kiana's changes.

"I don't know, and I don't care, what you are. My purpose in coming into this world is to destroy everything and bring about its demise."

Seeing Kiana remain silent and simply watch her, the Herrscher of the Void reiterated her opinion—

"Humans created Celine's suffering, causing her to lose everything; they must also bear her wrath and pay the price. No one can escape this vortex."

"The chain of hatred will never end. You are just creating new suffering just like the humans you hate the most."

"Heh heh—Kiana, count how many people have been affected by you so far, your family, your teachers, your friends… how many have been dragged into this endless nightmare?"

The Herrscher of the Void let out a disdainful laugh, listing the hatred and disasters she had caused.

"You can only watch helplessly as all of this unfolds, unable to stop it, powerless to do anything... Oh, and this little guy too."

As if remembering something, she raised her hand.

As a colossal dragon appeared out of nowhere, its blue and white scales layered upon each other, its majestic and massive body stood horizontally on the field, roaring towards the sky.

She had a chance encounter with the dragon in Changkong City, which saved her from a fatal blow.

It was Benares, the dragon who was exceptionally docile under Kiana's command.

But here, it became her adversary.

Kiana used the power of the Herrscher of the Void, drew her twin pistols, and rushed forward, quickly suppressing the dragon, which let out a series of mournful howls.

"So what if you're also Sirin?"

"You don't have an equal obsession with me at all; your core choice is still me!"

The Herrscher of the Void watched the battle between the human and the dragon from the void, a smile playing on her lips as she observed Kiana's arduous struggle.

Furthermore, the dragon, weakened by Kiana's dual pistols, gradually faced its fate of defeat.

Kiana can now reliably suppress Benares's illusions.