Honkai Impact 3rd, a simulator of lifelong regret!

How could anyone have imagined that what was taken away was not only love, not only status, not only the right to be cherished by a young man, but also the beautiful past they had created together with Jiang Cheng was taken away.

That heavy emotion, that desperate attempt to save someone, that courage to stride forward despite knowing the consequences and the fear in one's heart.

She was clearly an insecure girl, a girl who felt fear even when chatting with others online.

Let alone being afraid of sunlight, even the slightest ray of light coming through the window would terrify Wilvi so much that she would crouch down and cover her head in fear.

From any perspective, such a person is completely unsuitable as a lover, let alone as a proactive rescuer.

But this very girl overcame her own inferiority complex and her own timidity, and voluntarily let go of what she absolutely could not let go of, challenging the towering giant ship as someone who had fallen into the water.

Just to save one person.

It was all just to save one person.

This love undoubtedly deserves to be blessed; even in fairy tales, only the most beautiful chapter will tell such a story.

—Alicia did not offer her blessing.

—The girl chose to run away.

91. Alicia decides to use Velvi's secret technique.

This only shows how empty beneath that seemingly flawless exterior lies, and how utterly corrupt one's heart has become after the veil of pretense has been torn away.

The beauty of that story cannot be denied; it is the mutual devotion between two people that creates the happiest love story in the world.

No matter how much a girl denies or feels resentful, or even tries to justify her actions as a third party spying, she cannot deny that she did it.

It wasn't that the boy was taken away by a third party; rather, she actively abandoned him.

Ignoring and disregarding them chills the hearts of those who love them.

They would even prefer to pay attention to strangers.

They are also unwilling to take any time to pay attention to the teenagers.

No matter how many times this memory is recalled, it only evokes regret, and the girl can only selfishly and despicably refuse to acknowledge it from her own perspective.

It's nothing but stubbornness, nothing but unwillingness to accept defeat, nothing but still refusing to admit that they've lost it all.

Perhaps, along the way, the girl had experienced her own failure.

As she watched Vilvie and the boy's happy daily life again and again, the girl was completely defeated by this heavy emotion.

Because at that time, Alicia had not completely lost her beauty and humanity; the essence of her heart was still that beautiful pink.

Vivi's feelings were truly sincere; she wanted to give everything she had to the boy without hesitation. In this world, only what the boy liked and was interested in was the only meaningful thing to do, and she was willing to risk everything for him.

Not to mention the indifference and coldness the girl showed in her past interactions with Jiang Cheng, the sheer heaviness of this relationship is enough to instill fear.

If it weren't for that foolish act mixed with selfishness, the girl would have willingly become a third party, a bridesmaid, watching the boy and Vilvi's beautiful and happy life, and could only regret it alone in loneliness.

Perhaps one day, Alicia will be completely overwhelmed by her emotions, unable to accept loneliness, and may even plead with Velvi.

There are no "what ifs" in this world. Even a disaster as shameless, filthy, vile, and despicable as the Lawyer cannot rewrite the established facts.

After Wilvi's death, the three of them could no longer get along harmoniously. The guilt in their hearts made it impossible for the girl, who had a flawless and beautiful reputation, to accept everything so easily.

Determined to sacrifice himself to salvage everything, he would use his life and the power of origin to give Jiang Cheng and Wei Erwei the happy ending they deserved.

Because of his own stupidity, everything collapsed, but he also learned about Vilvi's last backup plan, the backup plan he had prepared for himself.

—That was the resolve of Virvi to willingly transform into Icarus.

—That awakened the greed in a girl who was extremely insecure.

The person who was only thinking about sacrificing himself was persuaded once again, persuaded by the tone that only he could save the boy, and tried to embrace him once more.

until now.

Until now.

until now.

This greed, unwilling to lose anything more, has become equally unhealthy within the unhealthy relationship, blossoming into a filthy flower that twists and takes root.

The girl could even shamelessly commit deception, fundamentally negating the beautiful and happy life between Vilvie and the boy.

The boy, who was always willing to unconditionally believe in the girl, had his innermost feelings and undeniable emotions tied to her.

That story, which should have belonged to Velvi, Velvi's efforts, and the result of Velvi's all-out struggle, is now going to belong to the voyeur.

Stealing everything that belongs to someone else...

Isn't this a good thing?

……

In her dazzling pink starry eyes shone a possessiveness far deeper than beauty, far heavier than joy, a morbid possessiveness that had utterly degenerated—the first clear and complete display of a heavy emotion unique to humankind.

Stripped of all aloofness and all association with the goddess, at this moment, only greedy desires emerge from his heart.

Alicia can no longer be called a flawless girl. Even if the simulation suddenly disappears before her eyes, she can never go back to the way she was before.

She gently lifted her slender, white fingers and hovered them between three seemingly different options.

This is really...

Is there any further choice to be made?

The three choices in front of you are simply a combination of one option; there is no room for further selection, and there is absolutely no need for any additional options.

This complete empathy, the guilt stemming from the mistake, and the emotions that had been building up inside had made all the choices a single, irreversible decision.

……

"If you're willing to forgive me, then do something in return."

"For example, take my hand. Since my heart has already been corrupted and altered, it's not too late for us to create some completely new memories, is it?"

"You really don't need to worry too much. Even without the memories of you, that shadow in my heart is still so deep."

Imitating the way she dealt with grief and self-blame when she was dealing with that shadow in her memory, her fingertips gently extended deep into her skin as an invitation from the boy, her dark pupils containing an inner world that had never been rewritten.

Ironically, this move, which used to be almost infallible in the past—at least in my memory, using it basically symbolized victory—was now...

—No response.

【ah……】

[I really didn't expect that!]

[If you hadn't spoken up, you probably would never have known that Jiang Cheng, who should have lost all feelings for her, still harbored feelings for Wilvi.]

Even if it's so blurry, even if it's indistinguishable from you, even if only the faintest shadow remains in my heart.

[I've already been hurt by your twisted desires.]

[Even though both emotions and memories are shattered.]

[Your promise of exclusive possession leaves absolutely no room for Virvie, even if that girl is willing to acknowledge you and be forever trampled under your feet.]

What's even more unimaginable is that perhaps your emotions have become so heavy that they can be compared to those of that insecure girl.

The trauma inflicted on her fragile heart was far too severe, turning her into a stranded survivor lying flat in the ocean, wantonly kneaded and tossed about without even a plank of wood to shelter her.

Even the subsequent experiences were exactly the same.

Once again, the boy protected and warmed me, and I greedily wanted to never let go.

Like that young girl, I fear that this beauty might be just a fleeting, dazzling bubble under the sun.

Like that girl, she chose to emphasize her presence by doing things that only she and Jiang Cheng could do, at least for now.

They look so alike.

It's so incredibly similar.

After Wilvi's death, you became like her, inheriting even her sensitive, fragile, and suspicious nature.

[If it weren't for the difference in appearance, if it weren't for the difference in inner thoughts, if it weren't for the fact that I'm just a demon here.]

[This could indeed cause confusion, and you might have previously categorized this mentality without a thorough understanding.]

[In the future, some people may be able to realize the differences between you and Velvi through certain discrepancies, which is also based on a clear understanding of your differences.]

[Is the difference really that big for a boy whose mind has been warped and whose memory has been lost due to your greedy and twisted desires?]

You don't want to guess the boy's mind, because once his thoughts wander, they become uncontrollable, constantly reminding you of the harm you caused.

[But Jiang Cheng's words, that composure, that peace of mind, that sudden realization and relief.]

【seem……】

The difference really isn't that big.

[That shadow etched deep in your soul, that you absolutely refuse to forget, even if you lose your memory and your emotions, has somehow become indistinguishable from yours, barely aligning with your self-loathing.]

The boy's absolute trust in you led him to believe that the princess who truly deserved to be saved by the prince was you, the great villain of the Demon King's castle.

This is really great.

There's nothing to worry about anymore.

[Even the last weakness has been addressed.]

Despite now possessing the boy exclusively, fear still lingers in your heart. Aside from some complex factors, the greatest fear is that this self, so easily manipulated, will still shine like a rag doll.

Even a teenager who has almost lost all emotion will still instinctively feel pity, sadness, and a longing to help you and protect you with warmth.

You don't dislike this wonderful help that makes you feel inferior, and you don't want, absolutely don't want the boy to completely lose everything.

[What they crave is always the happiness and wonderful life of youth; only other things come into play, such as greed and possessiveness.]

When you made your wish, you never imagined it would happen this way. After being resurrected, staring directly into Jiang Cheng's emotionless eyes, the pain from the depths of your heart nearly killed you.

If it weren't for the help and warmth offered by the young man, you probably would have chosen to sacrifice yourself to make amends for your mistakes.

[If it weren't for the unyielding greed and boundless yearning for beauty, suppressed through long periods of solitude and darkness, now fully awakened and guided by the warmth of your return, Jiangcheng would already be walking the world in its complete form.]

Ultimately, all of this stems from love.

Love can never exist in a single form.