On how PhDs become human evil

"Perhaps you don't know this, Doctor, but centered around the world bubble where you changed history, many other world bubbles in the Sea of ​​Quanta have developed magical civilizations. Although they are not yet mature, they have already gained the upper hand in the battle against the Honkai. If this continues, although we don't know how long it will take, the existence of magic will definitely spread to all worlds, increasing the power to fight against the Honkai."

The appearance of magic caused Kevin to change his original plan, leading him to lead the World Serpent out of the Quantum Sea and establish a connection with Destiny and Anti-Entropy, becoming one of the three protective barriers for the world and humanity.

However, although he has reformed, the tragedy that the World Serpent caused will not disappear. Therefore, Kevin handed over the management of the World Serpent to three subordinates and returned to the Sea of ​​Quanta, traveling through the world bubbles to atone for his past sins.

"Hey, as expected of the strongest warrior of the last era, a hero who protected humanity for 50,000 years, I'm quite impressed with you now." After listening to Kevin's account, Bai Jie smiled. "Then why did you come to me? Surely you haven't encountered any trouble beyond your ability to handle?"

"...That's true." Kevin sighed. "Doctor, please don't get angry about what I'm about to say. Even if you do get angry, please don't suddenly kill me."

"Look at what you're saying. Do you think I'm the kind of violent maniac who would hit people at the drop of a hat?"

In a sense, you really are—Kevin didn't say it out loud. After clearing his throat, Kevin said, "As I said before, I have interfered in many worlds in order to fight against the Honkai. Among all those worlds, there is one world that is our main target of interference."

Which world?

"The world I was born into. Because it is my hometown, I pay close attention to it. The World Serpent has also interfered a lot in that world, and under the World Serpent's interference, too many tragedies have occurred in that world."

What are some examples of tragedies?

"The Far East branch betrayed, K-423 awakened as the Herrscher of the Void, severely injuring Raiden Mei, Theresa, and Fu Hua. Fu Hua was ambushed by Otto and lost her body. Himeko Murata disappeared in the Imaginary Space after fighting the Herrscher of the Void... After all these events, due to Otto's disappearance, Schicksal was controlled by World Serpent. Rita Rossweisse and Durandal led the remnants of Schicksal to escape and go into hiding—I think you probably know which world I'm talking about."

How could he not know? Although he didn't know the reasons for the other things, Bai Jie could never forget the matter of Otto's disappearance.

Otto couldn't possibly leave Schicksal, because he needed to revive Kallen. Since he left Schicksal, there's only one possibility: he found a way to revive Kallen without Schicksal's intervention. Coincidentally, Otto arrived right after Whitebeard summoned Kallen during the Holy Grail War, and since then, he and Kallen have been living a carefree life somewhere unknown—essentially disappearing.

In that case, Bai Jie knew exactly which world Kevin was referring to—it was clearly the world he was in as Cecilia's adopted son, Fafnir Schariac!

"call------"

Taking a deep breath, Bai Jie looked at Kevin opposite him, and a magic circle appeared in his hand—but it quickly disappeared.

"I really want to hit you, I really do."

"I know."

“But strictly speaking, the reason that world became like that is largely due to me taking Otto away. I am one of the culprits, so I have no right to hit you.”

Bai Jie picked up his coffee and drank it all in one gulp. He said, "I will go back to that world. I've saved the world more than once or twice. I just don't know if the Honkai will still have the confidence to face me."

Decades ago, Bai Jie was able to fight against the world beasts created by the will of collapse, let alone him now.

Relieved, Kevin laughed and said, "That's great. When the magic circle appeared in your hand, I was planning to use the Heavenly Fire Judgment to fight to the death."

"If I really want to kill you, there's no point in you fighting to the death."

“I thought so too. By the way, Doctor, there’s something I need to tell you. Your ‘sister’ has also come into this world.”

"Sister...you mean K-423?" Bai Jie's feelings became complicated.

P.S.: Although it's a bit early, I'd still like to share my plans for the future of this book—there are currently three or four volumes left. After writing five or six more chapters in this volume, I'll start writing about the Honkai Impact 3rd... There seem to be too many Honkai Impact 3rd volumes already. Then I'll deal with the Godslayer side, for example, Athena and the Ordinary Professions. I might also write about the Fifth Holy Grail War; I want to fight Saber again... As for what to write in the final volume, I have a general idea in mind, but it might involve dismantling an entire world, so it's still being revised. But it will definitely be a summary of the protagonist's romantic relationships; after all, he's flirted with so many people, he has to take responsibility, right?

P.S.: I expect to finish this book when it reaches one million words, probably during winter break. After that, I'll write the book about the Reunion Movement, and I might also start writing original works, we'll see. I hope everyone will continue to support me then!

P.S.: It's been a while since I've asked for anything. I just got all six-star characters in Arknights today, so I thought I'd give a request. Please vote! Please donate! Please subscribe!

Section 413, Chapter 45: Single-player Vulcan

Bai Jie's thoughts about K-423 were very complicated. Back then, when he was young and impetuous, he was extremely hostile to her and Siegfried because of what Siegfried had done. When they encountered each other in Changkong City, he beat K-423 half to death right away. If it weren't for Siegfried's intervention, K-423 would probably have died on the spot.

Later, when they met at St. Freya Academy, Bai Jie also gave her a cold shoulder. He even used the false information about the missing Siegfried to make her sign a series of unequal treaties. When he was the captain in charge of her, he also made things difficult for her in various ways.

It can be said that Bai Jie's feelings towards K-423 were nothing but evil from beginning to end. Given Bai Jie's disgust for her and his arrogant personality at the time, K-423 should have been dead long ago.

"But you didn't do anything to her, did you? Why?" Kevin asked.

“I don’t know myself. I hated her so much back then, and I felt disgusted just looking at her face, which looked just like my sister’s. But at the same time, whenever I wanted to do something, I just couldn’t bring myself to do it.”

Even if she's a clone, even if she's an imposter, K-423 is still Kiana. The thought of killing someone who looks exactly like the real Kiana makes Bai Jie unable to bring himself to do it.

Perhaps, during the time they spent together at St. Freya Academy, he subconsciously began to regard K-423 as his younger sister.

Although her sister doesn't sleep in class, isn't a big eater, and isn't a troublemaker who's always causing trouble.

Kevin gave Bai Jie a meaningful look and laughed, "Doctor, my opinion of you has changed drastically just now. I always thought you were a very sentimental guy, and the only people you cared about could hold you back. But now it seems... Doctor, you're actually a sister-complex."

A sister complex? Is it Bai Jie?

Bai Jie frowned. He didn't deny that he had spoiled Kiana a lot back then, even to the point of being a little excessive. Rita had also said that he spoiled Kiana too much, but Bai Jie didn't think there was anything wrong with that.

Looking back now, he might actually be a sister-obsessed guy.

"Well, let's stop chatting here. You said K-423 came here, right? Where did she go?" Bai Jie asked.

"They must have gone to Narumi's office, Doctor. Don't you live there?"

"Then I'll head back first. What about you, Kevin? Do you want me to send you back to the other world?"

Shaking his head, Kevin said, "After fighting for so long, I sometimes want to rest for a few days. I'll just travel around this world during this time."

"Alright, but don't cause any trouble. If you get hurt or beaten, you'll be responsible for it."

To be fair, Kevin is strong, but the Kamen Riders aren't without their overpowered opponents, and Kouta Kazunari comes back from time to time. If Kevin really causes trouble, he'll just get ganged up on.

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Inside Narumi's office.

After listening to Kiana's story, everyone, including Chen, Kal'tsit, Cecilia, Yukina Himeragi, and Asagi Aiba, fell silent.

Not to mention Yukina Himeragi and Asagi Aiba, Cecilia and the others have all experienced the Honkai world and know how cruel the nature of that world is. Although it is now a thriving scene, when all the Herrschers descended during the Second Honkai, the world was almost destroyed - fortunately, there were the defensive facilities set up by White Gage.

But it's no exaggeration to say that the appearance of each Herrscher is a disaster for humanity.

With tears in her eyes, Cecilia hugged Kiana tightly: "You've suffered so much, Kiana... my daughter, Kiana."

"Mother...."

Kiana is no longer the little girl who would throw tantrums at the drop of a hat. Even though she has grown up a lot in terms of her spirit, tears still welled up in Kiana's heterochromatic eyes as she was embraced by Cecilia.

Under the control of the World Serpent, she severely injured Mei and Bronya, who tried to help her. After transforming into a Herrscher, she nearly killed Theresa and Fu Hua. After sinking into the Imaginary Dimension, she left her teacher's fate unknown...

At only 18 years old, she had endured far too much pain, which taught her to be strong and resilient. She armed herself with courage and strength, hiding the vulnerable version of herself from the past. However, when facing her mother, her tense spirit finally relaxed.

"Waaaaah... Waaaaah... Ahhhh..."

Sobbing and whimpering came from Cecilia's arms, and Kiana, tears streaming down her face, burst into loud sobs. Ignoring the tears soaking her chest, Cecilia hugged Kiana tightly. Although Kiana wasn't her real daughter, to Cecilia, Kiana was like another daughter.

The crying continued for an unknown amount of time, but as time passed, the sobbing in Cecilia's arms gradually subsided, replaced by soft snoring.

"She's asleep," Chen said. "No wonder, she's been maintaining a high level of mental intensity until now, it's normal for her to fall asleep."

"I advised her to get some rest, but she wouldn't listen."

As feathers floated up from Kiana's body, Fu Hua, dressed as a fairy, appeared before everyone.

"It's been a long time, Cecilia, Professor Chen, Dr. Kal'tsit."

“We were just spending time with you a few months ago,” Kal'tsit smiled. “But I never imagined you would turn out like this. It seems things were really bad back then.”

"Unexpectedly, the Second Herrscher had already absorbed the Conquest Gem. My Luna Armor had no effect on her. I was also ambushed by World Serpent while severely injured. I had no choice but to become a soul form with Feather of Dust at its zero rated power and coexist with Kiana."

Looking at the fallen state of the Crimson Phoenix Immortal who had protected China for five thousand years, Cecilia bowed her head and said, "Kiana has caused you a lot of trouble. You've had a hard time these past few days."

Having protected China for five thousand years, Cecilia is now in this state because of her daughter. Both morally and logically, Cecilia must thank and apologize to Fu Hua.

"Click..."

The door to Narumi's office was pushed open again, and Bai Jie walked in.

Bai Jie stared at Fu Hua for a while before suddenly laughing, "So, you've become my sister's stand-in, Fu Hua?"

"A substitute... It's a pity I can't use it continuously in my current state, Captain."

Fu Hua paused for a moment, then laughed after noticing Bai Jie's form of address.

Bai Jie reached out and picked Kiana up from her deep sleep, saying, "Sorry, honey, you guys take care of Yukina and the others. Kiana and I have something to discuss."

"Asagi, Setsuna, I'm sorry, I should have dealt with your matters first, but here..."

Patting Bai Jie on the shoulder, Lan Yu Qian Cong said, "Go do what you need to do. Ji Dong and I will wait for you."

"Please don't worry about us, senior. She's a very important person to you, right? Please help her."

Himeragi Yukina said this.

Bai Jie nodded to his classmates and junior schoolmates, then carried Kiana up to the second floor, while Fu Hua stayed on the first floor instead.

Seeing Bai Jie carrying Kiana in a princess carry, Kal'tsit couldn't help but have an idea: perhaps that list needs to be expanded to include another person.

P.S.: I was browsing public recruitment at noon and clicked on a senior position. I was hoping for something like Specter, but I got Vulcan instead. Looks like I've been having good luck lately. Yesterday it was Exusiai, today it's Vulcan, so will it be Indra tomorrow?

Section 414, paragraph 46. Stockholm Syndrome (laughs)

Kiana had a dream.

In her dream, she returned to St. Freya Academy, and Mei, Bronya, Theresa, and the others were all alive and well.

"Kiana! What are you standing there for? We're going to be late for class!"

On the familiar white stone road of St. Freya, Raiden Mei, who was walking ahead, turned around and urged Kiana, who was still standing in place.

"According to Bronya's calculations, Kiana is already thinking about what to eat for lunch tonight."

Bronya, holding a Houmu doll, calmly smeared Kiana's name.

"I didn't!"

Kiana instinctively retorted, then froze.

How long has it been since she experienced a day like this?

She went to school with Mei and the others, bickered with Bronya from time to time, and spent every day happily... How long has it been since she spent such a day?

It seems like it hasn't been that long, but it also seems like it has been a long time.

Kiana, you're daydreaming again in class.