The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

Kiana was amazed at how the little guy from back then had grown to such a huge size, before she came to her senses.

They began to make coercive recommendations to Bronya:

"I've said it so many times, I'm fine. Stop looking down on people, okay? That little guy, I can handle him all by myself!"

However...

Before Bronya could even reply, the words had barely left her lips.

The enormous monster wielding the giant sword slowly turned its head and looked at the two people who were pressed tightly together.

For a moment, the two stared at each other wide-eyed...

"Oops!"

Amidst Sirin's exclamation, the opponent spread its wings and, dragging its sword, strode heavily forward... to attack.

"Is it already inevitable... Well, I'll listen to you this once, teammate."

Bronya glanced at her sideways, giving her an approving look.

Upon seeing this, Kiana was overjoyed and immediately let go of her friend.

After a brief period of adjustment, both sides assumed fighting stances, preparing to meet the onrushing, enormous enemy...

Why are we all different now? (Honkai Impact 3rd): Chapter Fourteen, what exactly is on the moon?

The enormous monster charged forward with heavy steps.

His towering figure could make the earth tremble slightly just from running, not to mention his obviously unusual armor-like skin.

It's intriguing to wonder if a single sword strike could actually cleave through this seemingly indestructible armor.

Kiana really wanted to try it, but she had promised the system that she would choose to conceal her strength to avoid any further abnormal situations.

Therefore, at the same moment that heavily armored monster charged at her, she raised the Blazing King Sword and swung it out.

'when!'

The giant sword that had been slashing down as the monster leaped up was forcefully flipped aside, and the immense force of the swing sent the enormous creature sprawling to the ground.

Such incredible strength is truly astonishing.

Of course, the one who was most surprised was Sirin herself.

"Hey!"

Realizing that her master was going too far again, Sirin hurriedly reminded her to be careful, lest Kiana easily defeat the monster named CodeIV-Emperor.

After hearing her reminder, Kiana withdrew her subsequent sword moves and simply raised her sword to defend, while simultaneously using the flames to disrupt the attack.

However, they did not take immediate and large-scale action.

She knew very well that if she went all out, then... Bronya would have to worry about her again.

Honestly, why has this person changed so much? She wasn't this kind before. It makes you feel like she... did something to wrong you?

"Huh, could it really be true? Sigh, so many years have passed, I wonder what she and Mei have been doing behind my back. Hmm..."

The thought that Bronya might have done something bad to her made Kiana unconsciously start paying attention to the captain, and the result was unexpected...

Is the other person spying on me again?

Well, this can't really be called spying; to be precise, it's open and aboveboard observation.

"Teammate, are you finally giving up? Step aside, I'll handle him!"

"No, that's not true. Look at me, I'm perfectly fine!"

Unfortunately, even though Kiana tried her best to prove that she was alright, the ever-concerned Bronya still felt that she needed some rest.

After firing a series of shots and inflicting some damage on Code IV-Emperor with a clean and decisive slash, Bronya reached out to stop Kiana from continuing the fight.

This relentless admonition is truly frustrating.

However, there was no way around it. After being back here for so long, Kiana had realized that she was now fully qualified to be a captain.

Therefore, she will inevitably take a tough stance to consolidate her authority when faced with someone who disobeys her.

Um...

Why does it make people feel a little angry?

Kiana swung her sword somewhat dejectedly, then watched from behind as Bronya and Code IV - the Emperor dueled.

Of course, she had no intention of simply watching the show.

Although the talkative brat of the past has become a talkative big brat, Bronya is still Bronya.

She is my friend, someone I must protect.

Therefore, if the situation becomes abnormal, Kiana will rush forward to provide assistance immediately.

"What's wrong, host?" The sudden soft voice and the unexpected weight on her shoulder brought Kiana back to her senses, and she looked at the little guy flying on her shoulder.

Xilin...

At this moment, the little doll is sitting on my shoulder, its two little feet swinging back and forth.

It looks somewhat tempting to grab...

Kiana, naturally, couldn't resist her curiosity and reached out to grab the little guy and play with him.

What are you doing!

"Uh...you don't need to shout so loudly. I won't hurt you."

Kiana was speechless as she touched her hair, having not expected Sirin's reaction to be so intense, before looking at the increasingly fierce battlefield.

At this moment, Bronya, with her agile movements, darted through every corner of the battlefield like a bird, dodging Code IV-Emperor's sharp slashes while also firing bullets to attack his vitals.

She held the special gun, designated 0019, in her hand, and each shot produced a flash like a bowstring.

The unique particle effects made her appear like a skilled archer riding a Pegasus, delivering devastating blows to her enemies while moving at high speed.

To be honest, even after witnessing it many times, Kiana still found this way of fighting strange.

"It feels...so gorgeous, but the power...seems somewhat restrained. Why is that? The Honkai energy fluctuations aren't too strong either. What's wrong with her? Why doesn't she just use her Herrscher abilities directly?"

"Because the burden is too great, host. You don't actually think she's still a Herrscher, do you?"

"Huh? Isn't that right?"

Kiana was slightly surprised, perhaps because of Sirin's interference, she hadn't heard Bronya refer to herself as a Herrscher.

There wasn't even any obvious self-identification, giving the impression that this was a very important message.

Perhaps sensing Kiana's confusion, Bronya pondered for a moment before slowly replying:

"Just a former Herrscher. The Honkai is currently sealed on the moon; you should know that. Otherwise, why would the Moon Ring be called the Moon Ring?"

"Oh, yes, that's true. But... is the Honkai really completely under control?"

This is a huge problem that has troubled Kiana for a long time.

She was well aware of the Honkai's power, so she was puzzled as to why the Honkai would stay obediently on the moon.

From the dawn of civilization to the present... how long has the Honkai existed?

Even an era with such a highly advanced civilization could not completely eliminate the Honkai.

Could Otto really have accomplished such an unprecedented feat with his facilities alone?

In response to her owner's question, Xilin simply tossed her two ponytails:

"Who knows? Anyway, as of now, no new Herrschers have been born, right? You are an external force and not included in the fate system of this world, so you can't be counted in it."

"It's a bit hard to understand, so... I'm ultimately just returning as a traveler?"

"You can certainly think that way; in fact, you have broken free from the shackles of fate and gained true freedom."

Xilin spoke slowly, uttering these words.

Kiana, somewhat bewildered, stroked her chin, pondering for a long time but still unable to grasp the meaning of this freedom.

"Freedom...does it mean doing whatever you want?"

"Do as you please. If you have nothing better to do, you can even fly to the moon to see the Honkai God, but don't even think about cutting her down. If it causes chaos in the fate of the world, this world may perish."

"Okay, I'm off now." Kiana said, then looked up at the sky.

With just a glance, Sirin froze on the spot.

What the hell? You're actually going?

Oh dear, I should have known better than to test them!

"No, no, no, please don't beg. I'm begging you!"

"Haha, I know. You're not letting me go because it's something serious, right? Is it the kind of thing that will make me feel bad for a long time after I find out?"

Okay, although it was just a joke, Kiana is actually quite concerned about the Honkai on the moon.

Even if we don't try to do anything for her, at least it shouldn't be a problem to just take a look, right?

It would be even better if the possibility of escape could be eliminated.

However, why is Xilin being so secretive?

Is there something that would make me very upset if I knew the truth about the moon?

"If you knew the truth, you might be devastated, so you should... so stay on the ground and enjoy your trip, right?"

Sirin offered her earnest advice, then turned her gaze to the battlefield that was about to end.

"After all, only on the ground can you reunite with your best friend, right? Right now, isn't your priority to rescue Mei?"

"Oh! Right, right, I forgot. Compared to all that, rescuing Mei is definitely more important. Anyway, everything I want to know is definitely in the Void Treasury, right?"

Kiana reaffirmed her resolve and hoped to end this tedious search as soon as possible and find a way to get to that person's side.

By then, he will be able to clearly see whether she has thought of him, cried, and what interactions have occurred between her and Bronya over the past few years.

Will I be able to go on missions, play, and live with everyone like before?

Even though Kiana tried to convince herself that everyone looked different and spoke differently.