Honkai Impact: Starting from Wandering with Kiana

"Auntie, you're wrong about one thing. Judas didn't actually acknowledge me; it's just that I knew how to force her to acknowledge me."

Besides, you keep telling me not to hurt Kiana, which is basically telling me that Kiana is right here...

"Uh...she's not here."

Theresa scratched her head in embarrassment, wondering how she had been tricked into revealing information by Jiuxiao.

"Why are you stopping me if I'm not here!"

Jiuxiao roared at Theresa speechlessly. He was all prepared to fight Theresa and then Kiana, but Kiana wasn't there.

"Is there a difference? If you want to save this world, the only outcome is to kill Kiana... So whether we stop you now or later, it makes no difference."

Theresa pawed at the ground, then ran on all fours like a canine and soared into the sky.

As Jiu Xiao dodged her thrust, Theresa kicked him in the chest. But the sensation transmitted back from her toe made Theresa feel as if she had kicked a steel slab, not flesh.

"To lay a hand on you, the strangers I know best, is the last thing I want to do..."

hum-

The sudden heat from the sky sent Theresa flying dozens of meters, crashing through several houses.

Then the Oath of Judah beside her was fully unfurled, and thirteen chain spears shot into the sky, then crossed and planted around Theresa, completely locking down her range of movement.

"Ah…"

Theresa gripped the chained spear in front of her, clenched her fist, and crushed it. She then charged through Judah's blockade.

Meanwhile, the parts of Theresa's body that had been burned by the heat vision and pierced by the chain spear regenerated at an astonishing rate with the help of the "Eye of Truth," "Sakura of the Other Shore," and her own bloodline. In less than a second, apart from her torn clothes, there was no longer any trace of the attack on her skin.

Even so, she was nothing more than a punching bag in front of Jiuxiao.

The power of the Nine Heavens cannot be directly applied to them because their form of existence has exceeded the scope of physical explanation.

But as long as it doesn't directly affect them, that's fine; or perhaps some illegal methods could be used instead.

Jiuxiao snapped his fingers at Theresa, who was charging at him with a fist raised in her eyes, her eyes blazing with fighting spirit.

"the world"

The broken rubble hung suspended in mid-air, and the swaying dust also came to a standstill; time seemed to have been paused by the heavens.

Jiu Xiao slowly walked to Theresa, who was still charging forward despite time being frozen, and gently pushed her.

If time were to stand still, not only would space change, but the laws of physics would also be completely overturned. But as time begins to flow again, everything will be restarted.

"Then time begins to flow."

Time resumed its flow, and Theresa didn't know why the Nine Heavens in front of her had disappeared, nor why her attack trajectory had changed direction.

Thump—

A moment of distraction caused Theresa, who, even after regaining her strength, was unable to stop in time and crashed headfirst into the nearby ruins.

Chapter 258 Expired Medicine

Kiana is not in Academy City; she disappeared not long ago. Theresa doesn't know where she went, but she believes Kiana will return.

Because Chiba Academy is the place where everything begins, and also the place where everything ends.

In an underground wine cellar somewhere in Academy City.

Jiuxiao sat to the side, resting his chin on his hand, watching Theresa chug down wine from a barrel.

He watched as the most important person in his life died before his eyes, his beloved Kiana became the culprit who destroyed the world, the academy he had built was completely destroyed, and the smiles of his former students turned to ashes.

Even a weapon as tough as Judas became worn and dilapidated after five years of fighting countless Honkai creatures.

And what about the human heart, which is made of flesh...?

After the Great Collapse, Theresa has been running away, hiding here and fighting alone... drinking heavily...

"Take those medicines and food to Bronya and the others; these are what I've collected recently. *burp*"

Theresa hiccuped as she pointed to the house on her left.

“I can’t face those children, so I can only secretly deliver supplies to them… But the supplies in Changkong City are almost completely gone. You should take Bronya and the others and leave Changkong City to find a safe place to live.”

However, as if she suddenly remembered something, Theresa changed her style.

"Forget it, you'd better hide here for a while. Judging by the time, the 'Grey Moth' squad will be back soon. If Himeko and the others find out you're a Herrscher, they'll definitely kill you on the spot."

“Oh, I see. Speaking of which, I’ve always heard about the ‘Grey Moth’ unit, but I’ve never met Himeko.” Jiuxiao stood up and went to the location Theresa pointed to to retrieve the medicines she had collected.

“But even if Himeko wants to kill me, I have to go back. Not long ago, the Firemoth faced an attack by Honkai creatures, and many people were injured to varying degrees. Theresa, your medicine was very timely… very timely…”

Jiu Xiao stared at the production date of the medicine in his hand for a long time without saying a word. But then again… the production line had long since stopped, and the medicines now were all five years old. How could they still be valid…

"........."

"Just make do with it...we have no other choice..."

Even without Theresa saying anything, Jiuxiao knew, and could only silently put all the medicines into his backpack. As for which medicines were still usable and which weren't, he'd leave that to Amisa; she was the doctor.

After packing his things, Jiu Xiao paused to look at Theresa, who was still sitting on the ground drinking, before leaving.

"Are you really not coming with me? Bronya and the others definitely won't blame you..."

"No, remember not to tell them I'm still alive... If you can, I'll beg you one last time: take them away from Changkong City and find a safe place to live peacefully... Don't think about killing Kiana to end all this anymore; humanity is extinct..."

"Such a negative period... I really can't accept it." Jiu Xiao shook his head and sighed repeatedly.

Before leaving, Jiuxiao left behind the repaired Oath of Judah. ​​Theresa is strong, but she is even stronger with Judah in her hands.

Even with the Judah shattered by Kiana, Theresa could still sweep through the Honkai creatures of Academy City. Now, with the intact Judah, Theresa's safety is no longer a concern for Jiuxiao.

"Auntie, take care. I can't grant your request. I'll tell Bronya and the others about what happened to you."

Jiuxiao glanced at Theresa one last time, then soared into the sky, flying towards the Moth of Fire.

Theresa didn't say much, but simply leaned quietly against Judas's side and continued to drink herself into oblivion.

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After returning to the Firemoth, Nine Heavens went to see Bronya and told her that Theresa was still alive.

"........."

Bronya was neither angry nor happy after hearing this; she simply told her to leave her alone.

So Jiuxiao had no choice but to leave first to find Amisa and distribute the medicine.

On the way to the medical department, Jiu Xiao encountered Penglai Temple Jiu Xiao, who was very happy and excited.

"What's making you so happy?"

Penglai Temple's Jiuxiao smiled and spun around in front of Jiuxiao.

"Ta-da! Can't you see any difference between me today and yesterday?"

"She's a bit more lively now. Has she regained her memories?"

"No, no, look again carefully!"

Penglai Temple's Jiuxiao circled around again, then looked at Jiuxiao with anticipation.

The face was still the same face, and the clothes were still the same ones Xi'er had given him. Jiu Xiao scratched his head in confusion. Could it be…

"You've learned how to use Honkai energy to clean clothes stains?!"

"Uh uh..."

Penglai Temple Nine Heavens paused for a moment, then angrily tugged at the Moth Chaser armband on his left shoulder.

"It's this! This morning after we came back, Bronya officially recognized us as members of the Flame Chaser! Although there wasn't a grand ceremony, it's still an honor!!"

Penglai Temple Nine-Shō was overjoyed, as this meant she was no longer a person who had lost her memory and was drifting alone in this world; she now had a formal identity: "a member of the Moth Chasing the Flame."

After speaking, Penglai Temple Jiuxiao took out an armband and badge bearing the emblem of the Fire-Chasing Moth from his pocket and handed them to Jiuxiao. Then, with his hands on his hips, he spoke to Jiuxiao in a superior tone:

"Hmph, you sneaked out this morning, so Bronya asked me to give this to you. By the way, because of your sneaking out, Bronya said she's going to punish you severely and make you stay by my side to assist me when you come back."

"Such a precocious child... I just met Bronya, and she didn't mention this punishment at all..."

Jiuxiao smiled as he accepted the armband and badge, then reached out and flicked Penglaiji Jiuxiao's forehead.

Penglai Temple Nine Heavens winced in pain, clutching his forehead, tears welling in his eyes.

(The design of the Fire Moth is the same as that in Honkai Impact 3, and the badge is also very similar to the one given in the game.)

“Let’s go, come with me to the medical department to find Amisa.”

"No way... Emisha's swearing is really fierce, you go by yourself..."

Penglai Temple's Nine Heavens shook its head and turned to run away.

"Resistance is futile. Now that I've run into you, I don't want to be scolded by myself."

Jiuxiao grabbed Penglai Temple Jiuxiao by the collar with one hand, then dragged a large bag of medicine with his left hand and carried Penglai Temple Jiuxiao with his right hand towards the medical department.