Honkai Impact 3rd, a simulator of lifelong regret!

The control over Paradise was ultimately stuck at 73%. The last part was blocked by the information preserved by the Moths of Fire in this world, and by a power called Discipline that was almost invincible against ordinary humans.

If it weren't for the "memory" left behind by Velvi from the world who saw through the girl's true nature and tried every means to prevent the war from continuing.

The final outcome will inevitably be a lose-lose situation, with neither side able to escape unscathed, and it may even lead to the complete destruction of the once-happy land.

This was the first time Wilvi had failed since birth; she hadn't done what she wanted to do, and hadn't even achieved her primary goal.

Although they later reconciled and made a deal, in exchange for helping to develop some anti-Honkai technology and repair Paradise, they received all the information about Paradise in the past and all the resources of World Serpent.

The amazing abilities of those teammates who belonged to another version of herself did leave a significant impression on Wilvi, whose mind had been completely sealed off, as she only had a space that belonged to her alone. She accomplished things that were almost impossible after that birthday party.

It's about one ten-thousandth of the level in Jiangcheng.

It's already a miracle.

If it were them, we could indeed rely on them to some extent, for example, by using their bodies, which are as strong as Herrschers, to conduct some special experiments.

Vilvi listed one plan after another in her mind, selecting the possible ones to conduct virtual experiments in her brain, and incidentally relying on the information of the Thousand Worlds One Vehicle left behind by the Paradise of the Past to simulate the stability of the imaginary space.

It has not yet divided itself, has not tried to deny everything about itself, and still possesses all the wisdom that should rightfully belong to it.

Standing here now is the undisputed perfect being, needing neither spiral nor transformation into the masses; genius is inherently superior to all living beings.

Undoubtedly, if she wants something to happen, then no matter how impossible it may seem, it will inevitably happen.

This is genuine wisdom, talent that only humbles Jiang Cheng, and the ability to transform knowledge into capability at any time. The limits of humanity and biology can never constrain genius.

In this world, whether by choice or by force, the only person who could make Vilvie kneel on the ground, abandon everything, and show submission was Jiang Cheng.

Even if one has to overcome the barriers of time and space to find their own home in a completely unfamiliar world, with enough time and the perseverance to do it, it is not an insurmountable obstacle.

Even if there is truly no hope of success, Wilvi will do everything in her power to find Jiang Cheng, whom she loves, and rush towards despair.

This is nothing new for the girl; jumping off cliffs and crashing into walls are nothing new for her.

Even when facing Alicia, an enemy who was theoretically impossible to confront, Velvey was willing to sacrifice everything for Jiangcheng.

Now, three months after arriving here, after the initial confusion upon landing, encountering monsters made of data, and then hacking into the Paradise Space to gain complete control in order to protect herself, and after communicating with another version of herself, Velvey now has a clear goal.

—Found Jiangcheng.

It's nothing more than the boundaries of time and space; it's nothing more than arriving in another world.

Since I've come this far, I'm sure I can get back.

So-called gods are nothing more than individuals whose existence is not yet clear. The essence of technology is coordination. As long as something exists, it can be understood. As long as it can be understood, it can be copied. As long as it can be copied, it can be mass-produced. No matter how noble something is at the beginning, it will eventually become cheap.

The probability of God rolling dice, this so-called miracle and impossibility, will inevitably be surpassed and reduced to the ordinary in the face of unimaginable talent.

Compared to the anticipated barrier between life and death, and the eternal separation from Jiangcheng, which would lead to absolute nothingness and death, this so-called wall between different worlds and different times is unexpectedly simple enough to be crossed.

As long as you're alive, there's hope. Seize hope, hold on tight to hope, climb towards that hope, until you find that boy you absolutely cannot lose.

I'm willing to put in as much effort as I can, and I don't care how many resources I have to spend. I'd even accept burning the whole world down as long as I can see Jiangcheng.

All morality and standards are constraints on a normal person. Without Jiang Cheng, he is essentially just an empty shell. Even if he wants to atone, he must do so after finding the boy.

Without Jiang Cheng, life itself would have no meaning; every second of existence would be pure torture, and every breath would only confirm Jiang Cheng's non-existence, living in a world without Jiang Cheng.

Having possessed light and then lost it, having once had love and then being separated from it, one would probably become more than ten thousand times more terrifying than oneself in this world, and one's death would undoubtedly be far more desperate.

People who find life itself a torment are incapable of upholding morality. If they don't even care about their own lives, how could they possibly care about the lives of others?

As for her counterpart in this world, Vilvie, who has become so tragic that only her memories remain in the world, is probably still in a state of madness and self-isolation.

Ugh……

How fragile.

'Vilvie', who never received love.

Mingming was simply telling another version of herself all the details of her encounter with Jiangcheng, including but not limited to their meeting on the uphill road where cherry blossoms were falling, their daily chats with the boy, the growth of their feelings, his promise at that birthday party, his forgiveness of her selfish and greedy thoughts, and even her willingness to accept a twisted and filthy love like that of a rat in the gutter.

He was told just a little bit of this simple thing and he instantly broke down. You could even see countless jealousy and anger that wanted to take his place in the countless personalities that split off from him in an instant.

Ultimately, it is nothing more than a fragment after self-division. Even if it transforms into gears that rotate in a spiral, it will inevitably be inferior to a complete individual.

Based on the possibility that 'Vilvie' would choose to cut herself off, the only reason would be a forced act because she didn't want to live anymore.

……

156. Velvi: Alicia...is here?

Hmm... She's so gentle even when she argues back, and she even refuses when she asks for more brutal treatment. This kind of unconditional love should never belong to 'Vilvie', and 'Vilvie' absolutely doesn't deserve it.

For another character like 'Vilvie,' who was alone from beginning to end and could only play house with her split personality, perhaps it's already incomprehensible that she would feel unwilling at the time of death.

After all, for a normal 'Vilvie', life has always been a worthless thing; she is alive simply because she hasn't died yet.

The idea that one does not want to die or resists death is not something that would normally arise in the mind of 'Vilvie'.

This is normal, after all, only a very small number of people are lucky, let alone this extremely rare grand prize that has only one spot from the very beginning.

This kind of tolerance—where mistakes are forgiven but requests for punishment are denied—is something I can't even imagine.

The margin for error is a luxury that only those with a backup plan can enjoy. For someone who is alone, it is something they dare not even dream of, something they have never experienced and cannot even imagine.

No matter what I do, no matter what I experience, no matter what I become, Jiang Cheng will still embrace me and give me unconditional love, because the essence of this feeling is nothing else.

No matter how much self-pity, inferiority, or self-loathing one feels, one will always think of the worst possible outcome. Only when it comes to matters related to youth do one not have to worry about their wild thoughts ruining things.

It's not that I don't think about it, it's that I can control myself; it's just that there's simply no possibility of thinking the worst about Jiang Cheng.

There is no righteousness that transcends love, nor is there excessive kindness—only near-absolute tolerance towards those close to us.

No matter how arduous the process of correcting mistakes may be, it will ultimately lead to forgiveness, and forgiveness may even be the beginning of everything.

Once you've chosen your lover, you'll protect them until the very end. It's a two-way commitment, and you'll always expect a corresponding return for your efforts.

This is the savior of 'Vilvie,' the only miracle and hope in absolute despair, the only possibility of escaping death.

For 'Vilvie', the entire meaning of life, the entire value of life, and even the entire reason for living, are all for Jiangcheng.

At least the journey to this place made Vervier realize one thing.

—Not every 'Vilvie' is as lucky as I am.

and so……

Let's find Jiangcheng again.

It doesn't matter what it takes to give up, what it takes to consume, or how long it takes. All that matters is moving towards a single goal and steadfastly doing the one thing that needs to be done.

The girl didn't even think that anything else in the world could attract her attention, and that nothing was more important than finding the boy—until a sudden message arrived.

The communication device, which had been improved on the fly, delivered the received messages accurately, without even requiring the user to use their hands. This allowed the user to focus their energy on more important matters in the most precise and time-saving way. However, at this very moment, the girl's fingertips instinctively reached out and trembled as she made a useless touch the words the instant her eyes met them.

……

what……

what?

ah? ! !

Vilvi stood in the laboratory, not conducting any experiments, but standing there in a way that would normally be considered a waste of time, holding her phone, her silver-pink pupils unable to look away.

The screen paused on a newly popped-up message, displaying a notification sent by Padofelis through Paradise's dedicated main channel.

Like her, Alicia from another world also fell from the place where she appeared, possibly from the same place as her.

Why……

Alicia, she...

Shouldn't she live a happy and fulfilling life with Jiang Cheng?

……

It was as if everything around her was suddenly moving away, and a constant buzzing filled her ears. Wilvi lowered her head and loosened her grip on the device, as if her hands were empty anyway, and she indifferently searched for a clear focus for her eyes.

The fingers, with their distinct knuckles, felt illusory, like a mirage, deceptive and unreal. Pressing against the edge of the table, the smooth and distinct angle prevented the application of force, while the silver eyes reflected a hazy and bewildered color.

Incomprehensible.

Can't understand.

I don't want to understand.

Although Padofelis's text message was relatively short, it did not describe everything clearly like a lengthy academic paper, allowing even a fool to grasp all the information at a glance and clearly understand everything that had happened.

For a genius like this girl, who stands at the pinnacle of the world, and even for the matters being reported, most of the written words are meaningless.

Just seven words are enough to explain the crisis, and a few simple symbols are enough to make a genius lose his mind.

—Alice also came.

Contrary to expectations, the individuals living in this world were not given the title "Memory Entity." They were simply Alicia, the girl who was still alive and belonged to this world.

The three rules were firmly remembered by everyone, and even a seemingly insignificant detail should never be violated.

Some rules and agreements are just worthless pieces of paper, while others are absolutely off-limits from the start; even the slightest touch will be considered a provocation.

In particular, Pado would not, and absolutely should not, take down a three-word identifier when a special identity label is required.

These three characters aren't that complicated. Even with unique symbols, they're still at a level that even elementary school students could easily add.

Therefore, the name Alicia can only refer to the Alicia in our memories, or the Alicia of this world.

Alicia of this world had already died, even earlier than most people. After Velvi made a huge mess when she first transmigrated here, she suggested exchanging information with the heroes of the Paradise of the Past when her counterpart from another world made peace with them.

It's not necessary to communicate with all the heroes; it's enough to communicate with only those who know them all. Because of their special status as visitors from another world, truths that shouldn't be known and should be kept secret can be revealed without any burden by the person in charge who is keeping the secret.

The exchange of information is not limited to the basics of what happens in this world, but also includes something deeper, such as the characteristics of each hero, their past experiences, their future experiences, and everything about that fairy.

Perhaps because of the familiarity with Alicia that was revealed when they exchanged information, they were considered to be friends with that fairy, or at the very least, close friends, so all of that was brought over as well.

What should have been a secret was revealed without reservation: past research, the truth told by Alicia herself, and the secrets shared among the four people.

Velvi already knew about Alicia's fate in this world, and the end of that goddess, on the very day she exchanged information with Eden.