Honkai Impact 3rd, a simulator of lifelong regret!

However, no matter how this power scans everything, how it peers into the world, or how it tries to disprove it, the only conclusion it can reach is that everything we are experiencing now is undoubtedly real.

Alicia is real.

The sadness is real.

Despair is also real.

This also means that the girl who shone like a fairy, illuminating everyone, and who still smiled even in the darkness, was truly in despair.

Su took a deep breath, and the last breath he exhaled was like that of an old man on his deathbed. In the final flash before his eyes, his past experiences reappeared, and countless small things that had been overlooked came back to haunt him.

Countless sorrows have just been awakened, yet the aging body can only utter the heavy burden of all the regrets it has carried in its life.

"Alicia..."

"What happened to her shocked me."

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what……

That's it? !

Padofelis looked around carefully, making sure that no one who dared to come here had a normal expression, before she couldn't help but complain.

"I feel that what happened to Sister Ellie is absolutely terrifying, and there's no need to elaborate on that. Everyone who came here knows how shocking this scene is after witnessing it firsthand."

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At this moment, no one can refute it.

—Without a doubt.

Eden, Aponia, Sue, Padofelis, Mebius who just arrived, and even Thousand Calamities whose face is forever covered by a mask.

Regardless of one's psychological resilience or how close one's relationship with Ellie is, even someone like Gretsch, who should theoretically know little about the current situation, can realize just how shocking what is happening is.

Unbelievable.

unbelievable.

unbelievable.

Everyone is more inclined to believe that their eyes are broken, but I'm more inclined to believe that I've entered a maze, or even that something is wrong with me.

Even beneath Kevin's icy expression lay shock, an emotion that even the tragedies he had endured could not suppress.

The familiar life of the past was shattered, comrades died, lovers left, and even the despair and calamity of having to kill countless people with one's own hands to win the fight against the Herrscher seemed to pale in comparison to the present, to the shock of what was being witnessed through those azure blue dual-mode glasses.

Because this represents something that is absolutely impossible, something that has no chance of success and is fundamentally impossible.

This is something that even countless heroes who have saved the world cannot calmly face and accept after their hearts have been wounded and numbed.

"I think... this kind of thing should be left to the parties involved."

Kosmo took a deep breath, barely suppressing the shock in his heart. His complex emotions, which had forced him to remain taciturn and appear extremely expressionless and cold to outsiders, were completely shattered.

The boy's youthful face revealed disbelief without any attempt to hide it; his brown pupils appeared dazed, and even the corners of his mouth twitched involuntarily.

What was happening before his eyes was incredibly exciting for an ordinary young man who aspired to become a hero—Xu Guang Zhi Ying Jie.

Countless times in the game "The Moth That Chases Fire," I witnessed the vice-captain rise late to shoot down enemies with her bow and arrow. Her heroic and adorable demeanor, surrounded by countless people, allowed her to speak her mind without any shame.

If he had to find someone who might fall into isolation and sadness, he would rather choose Captain Kevin, himself, or anyone in the world known for their determination and strength than Alicia.

Even if the girl's name only flashed through my mind, it was just a fleeting shadow passing by in the background of my thoughts.

The reason they aren't screaming like Pado or banging their heads against the wall like Sakura, doubting they're dreaming, is simply because their bodies have become so sluggish that they're completely unable to move. Only their minds are exploding wildly, as if countless Herrschers are being born, causing countless massive collapses.

Even so, he offered the only suggestion that could be considered somewhat useful at this point—pointing out the footsteps that were right in front of him.

She was a flawless goddess, a girl whom everyone believed could solve problems and was the only reason for the existence of Paradise.

"Hi, good morning! It's been a whole day since I last saw you all, did you miss me~?"

—Alicia's "Memory"

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Black knee-high boots trotted across the ground, encased in lace stockings that tightly bound her full legs, occasionally revealing glimpses of the voluptuous beauty of the young woman as she moved forward.

Her white cloak swayed slightly with each step, revealing her slender waist, her ample figure, her right hand that seemed to greet someone, and her rosy lips that curled into a smile as delicate as falling petals.

Finally, the most important hero arrived, the flawless fairy of this world, the goddess who was truly willing to give up everything for hope, and the "memory" of Alicia whom everyone believed could solve the current problem.

Always so lively, and no matter what happens in the future, you will always be able to smile, bringing strength and courage to everyone with your smile.

Even the most averse to beauty and romance cannot obtain the heartfelt hatred of someone who is not of this world, like a fairy fallen from the sky.

The moment the first casual greeting was uttered, the suppressed emotions of the group, who were unable to handle the girl's situation, were somewhat relieved.

Everyone turned their attention to the girl, hoping that Alicia's "memory" would solve the other Alicia's predicament on its own.

Until those beautiful blue eyes took in the girl lying on the ground like Sleeping Beauty.

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Ok?

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???

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Seeing the same exquisite girl lying on the ground like Sleeping Beauty in a fairy tale, her closed eyes concealing her pink pupils, her messy hair covering her rosy lips, as if sealing away all possible sweet words, leaving only the tranquility of a resolute slumber.

Alicia's perfectly expressionless face suddenly lost its color, and her originally lively voice began to falter.

"another me……"

"what happened?!"

"What on earth happened?!"

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At first, after learning that there was another version of herself like Velvi in ​​this world, Alicia's "memory" was actually very happy. On the way here, she was already secretly looking forward to it and couldn't help but imagine what the other version of herself would be like.

She must be incredibly cute and beautiful, more perfect than anyone else in the world, like a fairy from the Land of the Moon.

They would surely love cute girls just like I do, yearn for a wonderful paradise, and be willing to give everything to pursue miracles.

It doesn't matter how fancy the name or how much fantastical imagination is poured into it; it's normal to have wild thoughts when you haven't even seen it.

—Because that's 'Alicia' from another world.

'Alicia' is a paradise, a fairytale wonderland that is so beautiful, there will absolutely be no dark or rebellious version.

It's perfectly normal to have expectations, and it's inevitable for the girls themselves to be tempted to pluck at the heartstrings of lovely young girls.

Because this means that she is not alone, that the existence of 'Alicia' is not unique, and that there are still individuals in this world who are like her and similar to her, who have the same kind of beings.

When the girl first learned that she was a Herrscher, she was actually very sad, very sad, not only because she was the one who brought disaster.

The same, or perhaps even greater, reason for this is the realization that I am not human, and that the people around me are different from me, leading to a sense of separation.

The humans surrounding them are not their own kind. Herrschers, devoid of emotions, cannot even communicate and cannot be called their own kind.

From the day she was born, 'Alicia' was destined to be uniquely lonely; it was a miracle that would never happen, a possibility that could never be realized.

Every individual needs a sense of belonging. Even animals will follow their own kind. Humans, who are at a higher level, will use various methods to determine their sense of belonging to others, such as their birthplace, hobbies, talents, or even their name, zodiac sign, or blood type.

Even if you are surrounded by your own kind, you will feel lonely and sad that no one can understand just by changing countries. What about those who are not your own kind?

The fairies of the stars and moon are very afraid of loneliness. From the very beginning, 'Alicia's' emotions were more delicate and more complex than anyone else's.

A sensitive heart is often a curse, because only those with a thick skin can properly deal with all problems and even ignore most mental illnesses. On the other hand, those who are psychologically gifted are also more likely to experience the ups and downs of life, touch the cruel thorns, and damage their soft hearts.

This is the wear and tear that the world inflicts on geniuses; it is the greatest and cruelest injury. Those who can see higher and farther cannot use this power to seek beauty, because what they can see more of is the dregs of reality.

Few people are consciously protecting them; instead, due to their limited perspective, they may think it's just them being pretentious.

The inability to understand each other is predetermined from the beginning; the possibility of being able to convey one's feelings to another is extremely low.

Those who are different from the norm will naturally be rejected. People will only believe what they see and hear, turning everything into prejudice and stubbornness.

Although neither the memory here nor the Alicia who has passed away is actually trapped by this loneliness.

In the journey of life with humans, human love, human emotions, and everything about humans, the heart of history has long been permeated, turning the goddess into a completely human being, and transforming the herald who was supposed to bring calamity into a hero who saves the world.

If possible, Alicia's "Memory" still hopes to meet a fellow Herrscher, one who also possesses a sense of self and humanity.

It's not just about hoping that one's own sacrifice will actually bring hope as expected.

We're looking forward to it too...

—Alicia is not alone.

This joy and anticipation, hidden deep within the girl's heart, remained until she arrived in person and saw herself in another world.

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At first glance, Alicia's "memory" couldn't understand.

At that moment, time seemed to stand still, as if the girl had just triggered some kind of chain reaction, where two identical individuals would cancel each other out when they came together.

A constant buzzing sound filled my ears, everything was rewinding, suddenly moving away, even the face of my other self, so close to me, became blurred, leaving only a hazy outline, and I couldn't even find a focal point in my vision.

silence.