The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

"But he won't beg for your forgiveness either; you should know that."

Xilin released her grip, sighed, and spoke with the composure of an adult.

It seems she knows this bishop very well?

Perhaps so? After all, it was she who told her that Archbishop Otto was no longer alive.

"How is the Dean doing now?"

"I guess you could say that? It's just that she fainted a while ago after hearing her grandfather's voice. I don't know if there were any aftereffects, but she must have been really scared at the time, right?"

Xilin rubbed her slightly messy hair, then calmly recounted what had happened not long ago.

He seemed completely unconcerned about whether Kiana understood what he was saying or not.

result...

"You said the headmistress fainted! No, the important thing is... her grandfather's voice! Archbishop Otto? Could it be that he's been resurrected?!"

Upon learning that Theresa had fainted, Kiana immediately pressed down on Sirin's little shoulder with concern, eager to know what the little one had said.

Why did they say they heard Archbishop Otto's voice now, when they previously said he was dead?

If it wasn't a rebirth, did the archbishop record his last words and send them to the academy dean?

Things like, "From now on, no one will give you bitter melon juice anymore, and you'll have to do all the work destined for you by yourself..."

"Ugh...don't press down on me, it hurts..."

Clearly, even Sirin was finding it hard to cope with the constant torment.

She twisted her body, then jumped with all her might, managing to break free by bumping her head against Kiana's chin. She looked at the reckless guy with a face full of shame and indignation.

"Can you please be a little more composed and stop touching me like that? If you're going to treat me like a travel companion, then treat me properly! Don't treat me like a toy!"

"Uh, I'm just not used to it yet. It won't happen again."

After a heart-to-heart talk, the estrangement between the two sides lessened somewhat.

Ultimately, through Sirin's explanation, Kiana gradually understood.

It turns out that it wasn't Archbishop Otto, but rather his former partner or tool, the Void Treasury...

Even if the protagonist Otto is dead, can it still move?

"Yes, that's how it is based on the information we have so far. What? Are you scared, host?"

Void Treasury is a weapon created by Dr. Mei of the previous generation using the core of the First Herrscher of Reason. Its normal form is a golden hexahedron, which can be transformed into a fluid.

It can replicate weapons and items whose construction principles the user understands. The same applies to Divine Keys, but replicated Divine Keys are far inferior to the original ones.

Inside is a knowledge space that extends almost infinitely, containing the knowledge of previous generations of civilizations collected by the Herrscher of Reason. This knowledge was preserved along with the Herrscher's core due to the unique nature of the Herrscher of Reason's abilities.

This generation of relics was obtained in Asia by Shakyamuni, the ancestor of the Apocalypse family, who called them relics with infinite wisdom.

Because "only the most intelligent person can break its seal," it was enshrined as a sacred object in the Apocalypse family shrine until it was unsealed by Otto Apocalypse two thousand years later.

Void Treasury possesses self-awareness and is a combination of the First Herrscher and the super artificial intelligence Prometheus designed by May. Its core and microelectronic information are inscribed with the ultimate mission of "saving humanity from the Honkai." Therefore, it cannot love humanity, nor can it hate humanity.

It governs the library within the vast emptiness, and qualified individuals require its permission to enter.

Since the library does not exist in a physical form, no knowledge can be taken out of the library in a real form; it can only be stored in the minds of eligible individuals.

Now... it can act on its own. Does this mean that the tool has awakened the ability to rebel against the craftsman?

With this question in mind, Kiana couldn't help but fix her gaze on Sirin.

"How could that be? No matter how you look at it, such an absurd thing is impossible!"

Clearly, feeling the intense gaze of her master, Sirin had no choice but to dance and express her loyalty.

"The craftsman is an absolute god to the tool. Just as I have no way to resist the way you turned me into this, the Void Treasury is, strictly speaking, still faithfully carrying out the creator's orders!"

"The Creator's command... but Archbishop Otto—oh! Right, its creator was actually Dr. May, wasn't it?"

"Yeah, partnerships aren't as strong as master-servant relationships. That guy, now that he's taken over Otto's spare body, is plotting his grand scheme..."

This is certainly not good news. In other words, although Otto is dead, his former body has become the fuse for unrest.

However, Kiana was quite happy to hear that Sirin had finally cleared up some of the mystery.

After all, the next target has already been identified.

It's time to defeat that guy and get Mei back!

With a goal in mind, Kiana suddenly felt all her previous confusion and lethargy vanish, replaced by boundless enthusiasm.

She slowly reached out her hand towards the system and pleaded in an incredibly gentle voice:

"Can you help me, Sirin?"

"Hehe, no need to be so polite. As I emphasized before, tools can never defy craftsmen. Just use me, host."

Celine winked mischievously, then reached out and shook hands with her owner.

The two exchanged a smile, already beginning to glimpse the tacit understanding that belonged to partners...

"It seems you two get along very well?"

Just as Kiana and Sirin were encouraging each other, Bronya's calm and steady voice suddenly rang out from the side.

Looking in the direction from which the sound came, one could see that the now-unrecognizable acting captain had finished his rest and seemed to have a new task to hand over.

Seeing this, Kiana slowly got up from the ground, patting the dust off her bottom as she asked with a smile:

"What? Do you have a task for me? Just give me whatever you want, Captain. I feel like I'm bursting with energy right now, I could kill several cows with one punch!"

"If it were just about defeating a beast with one punch, it might not be enough to turn the tide, right? But I'm glad you're so energetic."

Bronya first mocked Kiana, then praised her for her enthusiasm, just like she always did.

Although it sounded a little strange, it gave Kiana a rare sense of déjà vu.

"We still have too little information to draw upon and need to explore further. To ensure our safety, we need to work together from now on. Are you ready, team members?"

"Be prepared, let's go."

"Okay, keep up with us. If you feel unwell, don't push yourself."

After giving her orders, Bronya decisively turned around, called her teammates, and began exploring the outside world with Kiana.

As soon as they stepped outside, they were attacked by a monster.

Kiana stared wide-eyed at the monsters surging in from all directions, somewhat incredulous.

"They arrived so quickly? Looks like we're being watched closely!"

"Prepare for battle!"

The sudden battle was unexpected; after only a short rest, so many monsters had already gathered outside.

It's hard to imagine what kind of harassment they would have suffered during that time if they hadn't been able to hide behind the building.

But that's all in the past. Now, it's these monsters who should be worried about their own safety!

"The moment of decisive battle has arrived!"

Kiana leaped forward and then slashed at the horde of demons with her sword, halting their advance.

Just as those ferocious and terrifying monsters were being knocked away, her eyes narrowed and she decisively drew her sword. The purple flames and the seemingly time-space confinement instantly put these aggressive enemies on the defensive.

Such dazzling results naturally attracted the close attention of the members of the third squad.

"That's amazing. So excessive use of Honkai energy can grant such terrifying power?" Lyle exclaimed, then a deep fear crept onto his face. "I wonder if it might accidentally harm us..."

"Just be careful. Lyle, cover us. Timido, follow me."

"it is good!"

After Bronya finished speaking, she raised her gun and began to skillfully eliminate the group of enemies who had suddenly appeared.

For a time, the monsters were completely overwhelmed by the combined efforts of everyone, displaying an unstoppable force.

However, as monsters gradually appeared, a strange enemy carrying an oversized syringe suddenly appeared on the chaotic battlefield...

Why are everyone different now? (Honkai Impact 3rd): Chapter 10 Best Reserve Member Kiana

Compared to other ugly and terrifying monsters, this monster's appearance is particularly unique, and it looks very much like a nurse who works in the medical field.

However, the special inverted syringe she was holding could kill a person instantly.

Such enormous medical equipment makes one wonder what it was ever made for.

"Hahahaha!!!"

Not long after Kiana and the others noticed the appearance of this strange creature, it suddenly let out a chilling laugh.

Such terrifying laughter, coupled with the insane sounds, was truly unbearable for everyone.

"What exactly is this?"

Kiana slammed her sword into the ground, repelling the hideous monsters, and then stared intently at the special monster that had suddenly appeared.

"She seems even harder to deal with than that monster in Heimdall's form. What special abilities does she possess?"

With this question in mind, Kiana turned her gaze to everyone behind her.

At this moment, after experiencing a sudden encounter, everyone was more or less showing signs of fatigue.

Fortunately, the current situation is not too dangerous.

Although enemies frequently appeared, they were unable to organize any significant attacks, so it didn't cause them too much trouble.

Kiana certainly deserves credit for this, but Sirin, as her assistant, also contributed a great deal.

"Phew, that was a tough battle."

The little guy was sitting on his big scissors, swinging his little feet, looking very relaxed.

It has an adorable, harmless appearance.

However, despite her current appearance, Bronya and her squad members would not find her cute, innocent, or harmless.

The spatial distortion and the ability to manipulate fire fully demonstrate that this little guy seems harmless.

In reality, it is a weapon capable of causing mass destruction.