Collapse Iron: Cosplaying the Near-Death Star, but with a full destiny.

(When he became the last king, his arm briefly recovered, but he lost it during the breeding battle, and it is still in a state of having a missing arm.)

(I'm already wondering when Hoshino's arm will come back.)

(Next, everyone prepares to resurrect Onpharos.)

The feeling of consciousness returning is like slowly surfacing from the deep sea.

The buzzing sound in my ears gradually became clearer, turning into something like...

It was a rustling sound, like the rustling of countless leaves.

Hoshino twitched her eyelids.

It's so heavy.

It looked like two stones were pressing down on it.

But she still managed to open her eyes.

A soft blue light greets the eye.

That was the unique light of Crystal City, filtered through the dome.

It wasn't glaring; instead, it had a reassuring warmth.

"woke up!"

"She's awake!"

"squeak--!"

Before she could even get a good look at her surroundings...

A burst of boisterous cheers entered my ears.

Hoshino propped herself up and sat up.

My left hand rested on the soft cushion beneath me—it was woven from some kind of soft seaweed and felt very comfortable.

She instinctively reached out to rub her temples with her right hand.

But they came up empty-handed.

My shoulders feel empty.

The sleeves hung down softly.

Oh right...

My hand is broken again.

And this time... it seems to be completely gone.

She glanced down.

The severed arm, which could have been barely reattached, was completely shattered into dust by the violent final force during that "battle of the gods."

Not even a trace was left.

Now, all that remains on the shoulder is a smooth, healed cut surface.

"never mind."

Hoshi sighed.

Out with the old, in with the new.

"Anyway, I'm already a family bucket, so I can just have another one later."

(Although she doesn't know if it will ever grow back, she should maintain a positive attitude.)

She looked up.

Let's see where everyone is.

then.

She was startled by the sight before her.

insect.

Lots of bugs.

Countless insects.

Right around the "bed" where she was lying.

The insectoid race formed a complete circle, or even several circles.

A rough count reveals at least a hundred of them.

These are probably all the survivors in this crystal city.

They did not bar their fangs and claws like real hibernating insects.

They were all lying on the ground.

Its six legs were tucked in, its antennae drooped, and its compound eyes were tightly closed.

They formed a uniform, awe-inspiring gesture.

It's like...

pilgrimage.

And at the very front.

The familiar messenger 7582 was kneeling there.

Its body was wrapped in several bandages, left from the stings inflicted by the elite insects.

But it looks to be in great spirits.

Those compound eyes shone like two light bulbs.

"You're awake!"

The messenger's voice (through the beacon) was filled with excitement.

"The great...savior!"

"Gods!"

"The Overlord of the Swarm!"

㳉星：……

"Stop, stop, stop!"

She quickly waved her hand.

"What savior, what god?"

"Isn't this just too cringeworthy?"

"Just call me Hoshino."

"I wouldn't dare!"

The messenger lowered his head even further.

"You destroyed that demon with a single blow."

"You saved our race."

"You are like a second parent to us!"

"squeak--!!!"

At the same time, more than a hundred insects around also let out a high-pitched chirp.

The sound waves shook the dome of Crystal City, making it vibrate.

My head feels like it's going to hurt.

This is quite a spectacle...

It's fun, but isn't it a bit too crazy?

If the Black Tower found out, it would definitely laugh at her again, saying, "Not only did she become the whole family bucket, but she also became the Zerg Queen."

"woke up?"

The swarm of insects parted to form a path.

Xing walked over.

He was still holding the baseball bat that had twisted into a pretzel.

She looked at Hoshino.

His eyes looked a little strange.

It's no longer the same look I had when I looked at "crispy little sister".

Instead, it carries a kind of...

It was like looking at some rare creature, or perhaps some hidden master... with awe.

"You're great!"

Hoshi handed the baseball bat to Hoshino.

"Knock out a star god with one blow."

"I can't even imagine achieving this result."

"From now on, should I call you... Lord Mo Wang?"

"Stop fooling around."

Hoshi took the broken baseball bat.

He scratched his head with his left hand.

"What do you mean by 'last king' or 'last king'?"

"I was just... lucky."

"In addition..."

She pointed to her head.

"And add a little bit... the power of the setting."

"set up?"

March 7th also came.

She had already shed her scheming queen persona and reverted to being the lively pink-haired girl she always was.

"The way you were just now..."

He gestured on March 7th.

"Its entire body glowed, time stopped, and it even grew wings."

"It's like... a completely different person."

"Or rather... he became a god."

That is the "end".

Ruan Mei held the recording tablet; although the instrument had exploded, she still managed to record the data from memory.

"The power to go against the tide."

"Forcibly imposing the 'effect' on the 'cause'."

"Your attack just now wasn't aimed at its physical body."

"Instead, it's attacking its 'timeline'."

"You...returned it to the moment before it became a god."

Ruan Mei looked at the star.

"This power..."

"Only the Star God himself, or beings at the level of Envoys, can master it."

"so……"

"Your true identity..."

"Is it actually the 'End' Star God, the Last King?"

All eyes were on Hoshino.

Even the insects held their breath.

㳉星：……

This is a huge misunderstanding.

I'm really not some kind of star god!

I'm just a fanfiction writer!

I made this up myself!

Who knew it would actually come true!

"that……"

Hoshino scratched his cheek somewhat awkwardly.

Actually...

"I'm not sure either."

"Maybe...probably...perhaps..."

"I guess so?"

She recalled Xi Lian at the end of the Onphalus storyline.

That mysterious girl who also possesses the power to rewrite memories and reverse cause and effect.

That being who, in the final moments, revealed his divine side in order to save Bai'e and the world.

This is who I am now.

Is it the same as her?

Is it a vessel chosen by fate?

still is……

The observer destined for the end?

"but."

Mohoshi changed the subject.

She spread out her left hand, trying to gather some strength.

result……

Only a tiny, faint spark appeared.

Even lighting a cigarette is a struggle.

"This skill... seems to have a cooldown."

Hoshi gave a wry smile.

"We rarely need to use it."

"Only when...you're about to die, or when you're extremely angry or desperate."

"Only then can it erupt."

"It's like... a power spike?"

"Sudden power surge?"

Xing touched her chin.

"Understood."

"It's a passive skill."

"He's usually squishy, ​​but he automatically turns on his cheat when he's low on health."

"This setting... is very reasonable."

Dan Heng nodded.

"really."

"If this level of power could be used at will, the universe would have been in chaos long ago."

"Restrictions are actually a good thing."

While everyone was still discussing the "cheat" mechanism of the Stars.

hum-

Hoshino's chest trembled again.

The golden "End" mark lit up.

But this time.

The ferocious battle signals were gone.

It has become a kind of...

A gentle, alluring call.

Ripples began to appear in the surrounding space.

It's like a pebble being thrown into a calm lake.

The ripples spread out, making the view of Crystal City somewhat blurry.

"Time is up."

The star sensed it.

That is the waning of the power of "the end times".

Or rather...

It's coming back.

They don't belong to this point in time.

It does not belong to this prosperous past.

They are passersby from the "present".

The mission is complete.

The cause-and-effect loop is closed.

It's time to go back.

We're leaving.

Hoshi stood up.

Although she was still physically weak, her spirits were higher than ever before.

She looked at the messenger before her.

Looking at the insectoid race still lying on the ground.

"The queen insect is dead."

"The true worms also lost control and became a disorganized mess."

"Although the environment is still very harsh."

"Although red dwarfs are still dying out."

"but……"

Hoshi extended his left hand.

They helped the messenger up.

"The biggest threat is gone."

"The rest..."

"It's up to you now."

The messenger looked at the star.

Those two eyes were filled with reluctance.

It stretched out six hands, as if trying to grab something.

But Hoshino's body has begun to become transparent.

That's a sign that the timeline is being corrected.

"Are you... leaving?"

The messenger's voice was choked with emotion.

"Will we... ever see each other again?"

"certainly."

Hoshi smiled.

Her smile was as radiant as a blooming flower.

"As long as you survive."

"As long as you get out of this deep sea."

"As long as you... build those large ships that can fly into space."

She pointed to the top of her head.

He pointed to the starry sky that was still visible through the dome, though dim, it was still there.

"The universe is vast."

"The Star Train will keep running."

"Someday."

"We'll meet again."

The golden light grew brighter and brighter.

The figures of Xing, March 7, Dan Heng, and Ruan Mei also began to disappear.

Goodbye, big bug!

Waving hands on March 7th.

"Remember to practice origami more! I'll check your homework next time we meet!"

"Take care of yourself."

Dan Heng nodded.

"Don't die."

Xing grinned.

"Next time we meet, remember to treat me to that... real fairy-like happiness tea."

Nguyen Mai did not speak.

He only took a deep look at this reborn race.

That is a respect for life.

The light is about to engulf everything.

At the very last moment.

Messenger 7582 suddenly took a step forward.

It didn't reach for the star's hand.

He straightened his back.

It raised its antennae high.

Made a...

The unique salute gesture of the nameless passengers on the Starry Sky Train.

That's what it just learned from the star.

Although the movements were a bit clumsy.

But it was incredibly solemn.

"I will!"

The messenger shouted.

Its sound pierced through the light.

It transcends time.

It was clearly imprinted in everyone's mind.

"We will survive!"

"We will develop!"

"We'll go to that... universe filled with light and heat!"

It looked into Hoshino's golden eyes.

He said that...

It runs through the entire cause and effect.

It also runs through the entirety of Hoshino's dream...

oath.

"Let us..."

The messenger's voice became gentle yet firm.

Just like the male protagonist who appeared in my dream.

"To meet among the stars."

hum-

The light exploded.

The world returned to silence.

In Crystal City.

Only a little over a hundred members of the Segmenter Clan remained.

They looked at the empty observation deck.

Looking at the deep sea where the shadow of the mother worm had disappeared.

A new era.

it has started.

…………

(PS: Regarding the issue of the Star Goddess's breeding, as mentioned at the beginning, everything that Shiki experiences is her own creation. She doesn't know everything herself and fills in the gaps based on her memories. Don't use your self-righteous Honkai Impact 3rd worldview and logic to say this is wrong or that is wrong. This is a creation of her own, and as I said at the beginning, most of it is quite mindless. If you find it boring, then don't read it. It's a free novel, so the author naturally doesn't put as much effort into it as those paid novels. You're just nitpicking. If you're so capable, why don't you write it yourself?)

(Although, I still want to thank everyone for their book reviews. You guys actually stayed a few extra minutes for me, huh?)