The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

If there were even the slightest error, Kiana would absolutely, positively, be unable to be here at this moment.

Because she had personally experienced that final moment, Bronya was certain of this.

"Wonderful little thing. I have something to tell you."

She slowly waved her hand, signaling Lyle and Timido to move aside. Reaching Sirin's side, she reached out to grab the little one.

Such a flamboyant act naturally aroused Sirin's vigilance.

After a quick turn to avoid it, the little guy picked up the scissors:

"what?"

As she spoke, she opened and closed the scissors, giving off a "If you dare mess with me, I'll cut you in half" vibe. To be honest, her snarling expression really resembled a little kitten about to unleash its fury. If Bronya hadn't known the little one's true identity, she would have wanted to hold a gun to her head to see if she would still dare to act like that.

But for now, let's not waste any more time.

Bronya pondered for a moment, then turned to look at Kiana. With just a glance, the two understood each other perfectly and flanked her from both sides. Sirin was caught in a dilemma and could only hurriedly turn to flee.

However, her struggles were in vain.

Without any hesitation, Kiana jumped up and grabbed the little guy's head, forcing him to behave.

After successfully capturing them, the two looked at each other and silently huddled together.

Faced with being caught in a pincer movement, Xilin had no intention of willingly being captured. She struggled desperately, waving her small arms and legs frantically.

It's obvious this guy really wants to escape.

Will Kiana and Bronya agree?

"What are you doing, you paramecium, waah! You waah—!"

"Bronya! Quick, help her, grab her foot!"

"Oh, is this the place?"

"Ugh! Let me go, you two bad guys, let me go!"

At that moment, Lyle felt he might have misjudged something. He stared at his captain for a long time, not understanding why she was getting involved. Timido, standing nearby, was equally bewildered.

The little girl wearing a mask glanced at Xilin, who was caught in the middle, with a hint of jealousy.

"What are the senior and captain doing?"

"I don't know. It feels like I'm doing something really important?"

Lyle and Timido exchanged glances, thinking this was probably a matter between the three of them. If they interrupted rashly, they might get some disapproving looks.

Helpless, the two could only watch quietly as the newcomers dealt with Xiao Xilin. In the end, Kiana somehow obtained a red rope, and after some tying and binding, Xiao Xilin was bound hand and foot and her mouth was covered.

Like lambs to the slaughter, they were dragged away by two little devilish women.

Once they were away from Lyle and Timido, Kiana gently cradled Sirin in her arms, gazing at her face flushed with humiliation, and said softly:

Are you trying to insult me?

"You already know, why are you asking? Let me go, do you hear me?!"

"Oh, I was just worried you'd run away. As for whether we'll let you go or not, we'll talk about it after Bronya finishes her questions."

Hmm, very good. It seems she's completely siding with her friend, siding with them from the outside? Uh...wait a minute, isn't it me who's here?

After thinking for a while, Xiao Xilin suddenly realized that her master had actually come to his senses.

Isn't the root of all problems ourselves?

If we just need to deal with the person who caused the problem... wow! That's terrifying!

"Waaaaah!!!"

Faced with imminent disaster, Xilin immediately put on a pitiful face and began to play the victim. Her tearful and snotty appearance would make anyone feel sorry for her, but unfortunately, the two of them did not react much or feel anything to her affected manner.

"What should I call you? Kiana told me your name is Sirin now. Whew..."

Bronya looked at the little guy with a serious expression, as if she were exploring unknown knowledge in a completely new field...

"But that's not a good name. And your appearance... tell me, what exactly are you, System?"

As she spoke, Bronya pulled out a gun and pointed it at the tearful little boy. There was no pity, affection, or panic in her eyes. Only wariness and fear of the unknown.

Kiana, who was standing to the side, became nervous when she saw Kiana appear in this manner as agreed.

Next, depending on the system's reaction, the fate of the entire world might change.

However, almost nothing was unexpected for Kiana...

The system slowly placed its small, bound hands in front of its eyes and replied pitifully:

"A system is a system. Is it okay for me to answer like this?"

"..."

The unknown entity's answer was remarkably calm. There wasn't the slightest hesitation, which suggests she might have been prepared beforehand? If so, continuing to ask would likely yield no answer.

Bronya thought for a moment, then pointed the gun at the head of the unknown entity.

The other person's beautiful pupils contracted, and a moment later, an extremely calm voice suddenly entered her mind.

"If I disappear, she will disappear too. Great hero who personally sealed away the Honkai, are you truly ready?"

Why is everyone different now? (Honkai Impact 3rd): In Chapter 41, Mei's injuries aren't serious? Really?

Disappearance...was this her warning? She actually dared to threaten someone in a crisis. This so-called system is truly extraordinary...

Bronya glanced silently at Kiana, who was caught in a dilemma, and realized that Kiana might have some affection for this strange guy.

Oh no, to be more precise, it's Sirin...

The name "Second Herrscher" was somehow forced upon this strange creature. Who knows what kind of horrific things she's been through all these years!

"Since Kiana insists on calling you that, then I won't say anything more."

"Thank you for understanding. I knew Captain Bronya was the best person!"

Of course, despite Sirin's outwardly tearful expression of gratitude, she wasn't forgetting to subtly mock him. Anyway, after Bronya put away her gun, she heard a slightly teasing, clear voice echoing in her mind.

"You think you can take me down, you former Herrscher? Give me a break. Forget about it. Otherwise, I'll take her away from this world right now, hehehe!"

"..." Bronya glanced sideways at the smiling little guy, suddenly having the illusion that the kitten was being scolded. "What did you say?"

"They didn't say anything at all."

Sirin shook her head, then jumped up and landed beside Kiana. Baring her teeth, she yelled at her master, "Hey! Let go of me now!"

Hmm... I feel like we haven't taught them enough a lesson yet.

This was Kiana's first thought, but given that she and Bronya had gotten along fairly well earlier, Kiana didn't continue teasing her. Instead, she slowly reached out and untied her restraints. Finally, she patted the little one's head and gave her a heartfelt lecture.

"Alright, alright, I just hope you can get along well."

“This is really unnecessary,” Little Xilin said, leaning on her hip with one hand in the air, speaking in an old-fashioned manner. “Even without this, I would still get along well with her. Oh well, it’s all a small matter.”

It's a small matter...

Kiana thought about it and didn't think her actions were wrong. After all, if misunderstandings aren't cleared up, they're bound to cause trouble someday. Now it seems they've accepted each other's presence?

As Kiana pondered this, she slowly reached out and touched Sirin's soft ponytail.

"Yes, I believe you. By the way, do you know about people in heaven?"

Kiana? You already know this?

Bronya was surprised by her friend's directness; this information was extremely important, and could even be the breakthrough to ending the Saint Fontaine anomaly. Since she said this so-called system was omnipotent, it must also know what these so-called celestial beings were, right?

However, Celine's next answer surprised the two of them.

"Cirin doesn't know~"

Xilin tugged at her messy pigtails, her soft voice darting around in her furry eyes. She continued grooming herself, completely ignoring their questions, giving the impression that she knew the answers but was pretending not to.

It has to be said that, given this guy's temperament, there was absolutely no doubt that this situation would occur.

Kiana knew that if she didn't want to say something, no amount of subtle probing would work.

"Alright, next I plan to head straight back. And then... meet with Archbishop Otto's partners."

Ah, this...

This time, it was Sirin and Bronya who were dumbfounded.

Although she knew very well that once her identity was exposed, nothing could stop the host.

But she never imagined that this idiot would actually... be so reckless?

Celine's lips twitched for a long time before she silently asked in return:

"Void Treasury? Uh, host. You're not planning to just kill him directly, are you?"

"Anyone who dares to hurt my friend, no matter their reason, I will settle the score with them! If necessary... I will even take care of those in heaven!"

"No, you can't do that!"

Strangely enough, Bronya panicked after hearing Kiana's lofty ambitions.

She even stood up to oppose Kiana before Celine, showing no intention of supporting her; on the contrary, she seemed extremely anxious. One can't help but wonder why she displayed such an expression.

Kiana and Sirin looked at each other for a while, but couldn't reach a conclusion.

However, after spending so much time together, the two have developed some understanding.

"Why? Captain Bronya, I don't think this is like you."

Sirin retorted softly, her teasing words and expression making her petite frame seem particularly irritating. However, Bronya showed no resentment, only a worried look at Kiana, her eyes revealing a hint of anxiety and tension.

"I think acting rashly will only create openings. Let's regroup with the third team and then make further plans."

Hmm, so we'll pool our resources, gather intelligence, and then launch a full-scale attack, right?

It's a very standardized battle strategy. If it were Himeko-sensei, she would probably choose this approach as well.

Kiana nodded to herself, then suddenly realized a rather serious problem.

"Eh...I remember the third squad was Mei's squad, right? Wasn't she captured?"

Upon hearing this, Bronya fell silent. Sirin, standing nearby, suddenly slapped her forehead: