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

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As the most unique individual in this paradise, Aponia is constantly providing information to the surviving heroes through her own touch.

Sakura's innocence, the existence of the Herrscher, the truth behind the incident...

The information reached every corner of the paradise, reaching the ears of everyone, down to the smallest detail.

This is a feat that only Aponia could accomplish, whether in reality or in paradise; only one person could do it.

But... she still hasn't found a real way to fight against the Corruptors.

She hesitated for a moment, torn between continuing to deepen her contact with the Herrscher of Corruption and maintaining the stability of her own data.

This is a difficult choice, a moment when the future is unpredictable and she must make a decision.

Then... she chose the former.

They ventured into the depths of the Herrscher of Corruption's consciousness, into the ocean of flowing data.

Then... she saw some people who should have passed away. In the crowd full of illusory figures, she found some companions who had disappeared.

Qian Jie was one of them; he imitated Alicia's tone of voice.

"What's wrong? I thought you'd be happy to see me."

"This place is really interesting. But that's all for now, take me away."

Qianjie turned around and said in a calm but impatient tone.

And this is Vilvi—

"After all, I like everyone very much, so... no matter how noble your purpose may be, I hope that everyone can cherish every day of their lives."

"The smiles of everyone will never fade... That's what matters most to me."

Gone was her usual quirky self; instead, Velvi spoke with a beaming smile.

"..."

Aponia fell silent.

She was now absolutely certain that everything was indeed related to Alicia.

...

“Hahahahaha——”

The Lawyer of Knowledge made no attempt to hide the smile on her face. How could she not be surprised to see her two companions, with whom she used to spend so much time, now displaying such a demeanor?

She laughed so hard she clutched her stomach, almost rolling on the ground in laughter.

Especially Qian Jie, he didn't react at first.

It was only through Aponia's psychological description that he realized it was Alicia's tone of voice.

But... how interesting!

"...Heh, I don't recall ever dubbing a voice with that kind of tone."

Qian Jie said coldly, looking at Luo Mo.

When did he start talking like that fat pink woman?

"This is all for the sake of the plot, believe me, it really is like that."

Luo Mo said sincerely.

“I know. But… I really didn’t expect you to do this. Good, very good.”

Qianjie's anger surged, but he swallowed it back with a heavy breath. No rush... there are still many scores to settle with the other party.

Constantly dwelling on the game's plot isn't a suitable excuse; he had already made a three-point agreement with the other party under Alicia's witness.

But this time, he presented the reason to him.

After the thirteen heroes' downfall, that woman probably won't be in the mood to stop him anymore. Perhaps his companions will also...

Such a thought flashed through Qianjie's mind.

“Indeed, the details reveal the heart. Here, Qianjie and I appeared one after the other, and in Alicia’s tone… Those who were not deleted have been transformed into the data of the Corruptors.”

"And what they form is... the image of Alicia that erodes the heart, right?"

Vervier analyzed rationally, noticing that she had put on a pair of glasses at some point, seemingly to distinguish herself from other Verviers.

In their daily lives, they also take similar actions to help others distinguish them.

Clearly, the magician Velvet's action time has ended without anyone noticing.

"……expert?"

Alicia asked curiously.

Actually, she didn't quite understand what happened just now. She felt that if it were her, she wouldn't have said those things... things would have been different.

“Well,” she said reservedly, “if you’re asking about the thing you’ve entrusted to me, I’m afraid it will take some more time.”

"I did want to ask, and I was wondering why a loudspeaker would take so long, but... what I'm more curious about is, what time period exactly did Vilvie first appear in?"

Alicia asked with interest, as she had been watching the other party for several days but had never seen her appear.

I even saw Velvi armed with weapons against Kevin once!

Hmm... let me see.

The expert closed her eyes, seemingly conversing in her mind, then opened them and glanced at her with some surprise.

"She...voluntarily switched to the midnight shift. As expected of you, Alicia."

"Huh, I just discussed trying skydiving with her, how did it turn out like this... I already discussed it with Bella and Cecilia!"

Alicia said dejectedly,

Didn't we agree that we should overcome difficulties? How can Vilvi back down?

"...Scheduled to the evening? You even made a schedule for when it will appear?"

Upon hearing this, Luo Mo couldn't help but interject.

He hasn't been paying attention to this partner lately, so... is this a democratic system now, with all the Velvies appearing at the same time?

"Yes, everyone must be present for at least two hours. I think Alicia's suggestion is good, so I'll adopt it."

The expert answered succinctly.

"So, let's get back to what we were just talking about. Since it's a team-building event for everyone, I can't very well go back..."

"But I'm afraid that the Herrscher of Corruption has actually achieved what Aponia wanted to achieve, with only the concept of Alicia remaining eternally immortal."

That's how she answered.

All eyes were drawn to Aponia and Alicia.

“...But that’s not the future Ellie wants.” She sighed softly.

"Of course not. If I'm the only one living... what's the point?"

she said with a smile.

...

Was she really just... trying to save our lives in her own way?

This absurd conclusion flashed through Aponia's mind.

But if it's out of love... how can she reshape the other person's mind and change their behavior?

Despite being a kind of obsessive and distorted love.

Just when she was at her wit's end and certain of failure.

In a corner she hadn't yet explored, a ball of dark green liquid slowly rose, transforming into the likeness of Mebius. She gazed at Aponia as she approached and said flippantly.

"What, do you really think... I'd just end things like that?"

She gradually understood everything.

Those tones of voice just now were not Alicia's tone of voice; to be precise... they were words that could be spoken by imitating Alicia's tone of voice.

This is not the domain of the Herrscher of Corruption.

"So it was you... Mebius."

Aponia said softly, "It's so nice to see you again...".

She was aware of the other party's experiment; everything was laid bare under her gaze.

So... does the other side still have a final trump card up their sleeve?

Yes...we were waiting for her arrival. Her coming here meant that everything was irreversible and she was being used as a last resort.

Aponia, however, only felt... genuine joy.

"Don't flatter yourself, Aponia. The only reason I've waited until now is because you still have value to me."

Mebius said impatiently, but upon closer inspection, one could see an unconscious anxiety in her.

This was unusual for a doctor who was always considered cold and ruthless.

"...I am all ears."

"Break down the barriers and connect paradise with reality, Aponia. Then, send me to where Klein is."

"Under the control of the Herrscher of Corruption, only you... can do this for me."

Her eyes darkened as she gazed at the other person silently.

She knew, and the other party knew too... that this was something that would mean certain death.

"Only you can do this for me."

—Möbius would never have commented on a person like that. And for that reason, Apponia understood that the current situation was also a dead end for this genius.

Her judgment was correct; in the moment when Vilvi had vanished, this was indeed a feat that only she could accomplish.

Aponia couldn't find a reason to refuse.

She accepted the death that was arranged for her by the other party with equanimity.