The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

"This is nothing."

Of course, that's what she said, but Bronya's expression was no longer as calm as before.

Clearly, the captain did not approve of or support this overstepping of authority.

Seeing this, Kiana quickly handed over the game console, adding casually at the end:

"Ahahaha, um... sorry Bronya, I just wanted to play games."

"So that's how it is?"

Bronya, lying flat on the bed, didn't make a sound. She simply sat up slowly and gently stroked the high-quality mattress and bedding, thinking that perhaps she had carefully chosen them.

I really don't know whether to call her selfish or to say that she's unscrupulous in order to have a good gaming time.

In short, since it's about fulfilling a promise, there's no need to think about it anymore.

Bronya then took off her shoes and climbed onto the bed, and Kiana, who was next to her, followed suit.

And so, both of them, holding the game console controllers, began a long-overdue...

Heroes clash!

"Hahaha, watch me show off my skills!"

"...I won."

"How could that be?! Hmm, it's alright, I'll let you win. Next..."

“I won,” Bronya said emotionlessly.

"Why? Didn't you say you hadn't played in a long time?"

After losing two games in a row, Kiana, who was originally full of ambition, was suddenly hit hard by the difficulties.

She never expected that she...couldn't beat someone who hadn't played games for years?

This...this shouldn't be happening!

Unwilling to accept defeat, Kiana challenged Bronya again, but unfortunately...

No matter how hard she tried, the outcome seemed to have been predetermined.

Bronya's strength seems to have grown stronger rather than weaker after so many years of dormancy.

At least Kiana could sense that her reaction speed and strategic thinking were far superior to what they used to be.

Wow... no way?

Why does it become more powerful after it gets bigger?

"Stop playing!"

Ultimately, it was the same as before.

Kiana, who had been thoroughly humiliated, collapsed on the bed with Bronya on her back, looking sullen and distressed.

It's hard to imagine that after putting in such arduous effort and placing such high hopes, I still couldn't defeat Bronya in her strongest area...

Sigh, maybe the only way to completely defeat this guy is to work together with Mei, just like before?

"Never mind, let's go to sleep..."

Despite her resentment, Kiana was already quite gratified to be able to have another epic game showdown with Bronya.

At least, it made her feel like everyone was there again...

Bronya, standing to the side, gazed at the brand-new yet nostalgic game console, lost in thought.

It's strange, even though I don't play childish things like games very often anymore, I can still feel... a sense of familiarity.

Perhaps the skills in games are buried deep in one's heart, just like those memories?

"It's so much fun..."

After a long silence, Bronya muttered to herself.

Sensing the unusual tone in her voice, Kiana slowly turned her head to steal a glance at her.

Seriously... to have such a sad expression on your face.

Do you know that this will make me worry?

not good!

When Kiana saw Bronya glance at her out of the corner of her eye, she quickly turned her back and pretended to be asleep.

Just as she closed her eyes, thinking that Bronya should be getting out of bed and sleeping on the sofa by now...

"Thank you, teammate."

The slightly sunken mattress made her realize that Bronya was peacefully sleeping with her back against her.

Her voice, filled with gratitude, sounded very heartwarming...

Yet it felt strangely unfamiliar.

After all, she was thanking her teammates, not that...foolish nemesis from the past.

"What are you thanking me for? I don't need your thanks! Um... I'm back, Bronya."

Kiana muttered her innermost thoughts in a tiny voice that only she could hear.

Beside her, Xilin, who was sitting quietly on the projector, slowly turned her head and looked at the tears in her master's eyes... a rare look of pity appeared on her face.

Silent night...

The next day, as soon as the sun rose, Kiana, Bronya, and the others set off immediately.

I stepped onto the elevator and finally arrived at the second floor.

Contrary to expectations, there don't seem to be any particularly difficult monsters here; in fact, it's quite safer than the ground.

"Unexpected, I thought we'd be ambushed. By the way, Captain, it seems like this is a way to get to the Ferris wheel."

As the team's logistics support personnel and sniper, Lyle began to search for terrain information with his keen visual perception and observation skills.

Why are we all different now? (Honkai Impact 3rd): Chapter 19 Lyle's Sad Past (Not Really)

Upon hearing his reminder, everyone immediately looked towards the Ferris wheel.

At this very moment... that large building, which should have been admired and enjoyed by the public, is being installed on the cliff like a decoration.

The magnificent scene was truly astonishing.

It feels like if that thing were to roll down, this inexplicably appearing town would be crushed and turned into a mess.

How did something so ridiculously large get up there? Who put it up there?

These questions made the team members feel that something was wrong and abnormal.

Driven by these questions, Kiana took a deep breath and slowly stated:

"No need, I can just..."

Just as she was about to suggest flying up directly, Celine, who was standing to the side, couldn't stand it any longer.

I've already said we should keep a low profile and be patient.

You're just saying you'll fly up there? That's way too arrogant!

"Eh eh eh!"

"What's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"

Kiana stared blankly at the little girl gesturing wildly, completely bewildered, not understanding what was wrong with her.

Is it sick, or did it eat something wrong?

Why are you jumping out again this time?

Kiana turned her face away, giving off an air of "Don't even think about controlling me."

Seeing her master's lack of understanding, Xilin couldn't help but show a troubled expression on her little face.

She really didn't expect that this guy would become so independent and disobedient!

Well, okay, she really didn't need to listen to me, did she?

After all, what tool can control the user in return?

Thinking of this, Sirin then...

He flew straight over and grabbed Kiana's hair, pulling hard.

"Hey Hey hey!"

The little guy's sudden tantrum caught Kiana off guard and left her flustered.

Goodness, what should you do when your own doll throws a tantrum?

Kiana had never considered this problem, so she took the simplest approach...

"Stop right there!"

As the saying goes, "an eye for an eye," Kiana grabbed the little girl's hair, pulled her down, and then grabbed her cheeks and pulled hard.

It has to be said that the wonderful interaction between the master and servant is truly delightful.

So much so that the members of the second squad were completely dumbfounded.

Timido looked at her captain, her beautiful eyes revealing helplessness and confusion.

"Captain, look..."

“Ignore them, Lyle. You continue.”

Bronya did not pay much attention to the minor incident involving the temporary team member and the Schicksal support robot.

She felt that this was a minor matter and not enough to affect the progress of the entire mission, so she could simply ignore it.

After hearing the captain's question, Lyle was puzzled for a moment before looking away.

"I think if we reach a high vantage point, we might be able to find a way back to Saint Fontaine?"

After he finished speaking, he stretched out his hand and pointed to the Ferris wheel that seemed to be forcibly embedded in the cliff.