The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

"You've made me very unhappy, First Divine Key."

Mei's almond-shaped eyes widened, and those usually gentle and beautiful eyes now radiated a fierce expression that Kiana found unfamiliar.

With a flash of lightning, the small dark room was instantly filled with the power of thunder and the aroma of roasting meat.

Why are we all different now? (Post-Honkai Odyssey): Chapter 64: Offering the highest respect (nuclear) to the celestial beings (explosive)

After some 'friendly' negotiations, Xu Kong Wanzang knelt down, bowing his head and remaining silent like a child who had been scolded and dared not speak.

The person who caused such a significant change in him was sitting with his legs crossed in a chair, holding the leather whip that Kiana had exchanged for. His half-open, pretty eyes revealed utter arrogance and coldness, making Kiana, who was accompanying him behind him, feel a sense of unfamiliarity.

When did my Mei... become... so cold-hearted?

Of course, as surprised as she was, Kiana suddenly realized that it wasn't surprising that Mei would have that expression and posture when she thought about what Mei had gone through.

"Very good, you now know where you went wrong, right?"

Just as Kiana was feeling confused and agitated by the changes in her beloved, he slowly began to admonish her.

"Unfortunately, it might be due to a program issue. Anyway..."

Shocked and charred from the electric shock, Void Manzo scratched his jet-black afro and responded to Mei's question with a fearless tone.

It seems he didn't back down at all? Or perhaps he was just trying to save face?

In short, the man whose hands and legs were bound by Judas hesitated for a long time before slowly continuing:

"In short, I'm certain that if the plan continues, you'll dig me out of this body and seal me in that unknown dark room for hundreds or thousands of years, right?"

“That’s indeed the plan,” Mei said coldly.

"How terrifying... My orders are to fight the Honkai, and using the celestial beings to completely expel the Honkai is the best way I can think of. But if they are captured for some reason along the way, then this plan will not work. A plan that doesn't work is not worth executing."

The Void Treasury mechanically repeated these words, seemingly without any dissatisfaction, unwillingness, or anger. For him, there was only the concept of the mission, and now that mission was inevitably being obstructed.

Therefore, there is no need to continue this task.

Fighting three Herrscher-level enemies is too costly. If one is not careful and ends up locked in a dark room, that would be utterly fatal.

Who can guarantee that if they are imprisoned for nearly 10,000 years, they will encounter a once-in-a-millennium genius who will liberate them?

Thinking of this, Void Treasury raised its head.

"I'm planning to end the plan. Can you let me go now?"

No sooner had she finished speaking than Mei lashed out with her whip, striking the floor right in front of the guy.

"Are you kidding me!"

Enraged, she stood up abruptly, pointed at the supercomputer, and yelled:

"You colluded with aliens, causing this place to become like this. Now you think you can wash your hands of it all with a simple 'terminating the plan'? Even if I agreed, His Holiness the Bishop wouldn't allow it! Anyway, I have to bring you back to report, and besides..."

Enraged, Mei grabbed the man by the collar and demanded an explanation in a fit of fury:

"Since you're wearing that man's face, at least take responsibility like him! Can't you at least help us drive these aliens out?"

"Uh..."

Mei exerted too much force, to the point that Void Recluse felt he was having difficulty breathing. It was strange; how could simply using a human's spare body elicit such a strong reaction from him?

Is this what they call...emotion?

Did she admire or hate the original owner of this body?

It's complicated, really complicated.

Humans are such difficult creatures... to understand.

"Okay, I'll help you."

"Huh?" Kiana and Mei were stunned when they heard that Void Repository was going to help.

Originally, the two of them thought it would take a lot of persuasion to trick this supercomputer, whose thought process was completely blocked, into coming to help them.

However, judging from the current situation, he actually agreed so easily?

This is really interesting...

"You're not kidding us, are you?"

After some hesitation, Mei released the supercomputer, staring at it with a rather puzzled look.

How could this supercomputer so easily abandon its meticulously prepared plan and instead decide to help it drive out its allies?

Their ability to turn their backs on you is truly impressive. Shouldn't we say that for supercomputers, things like shame and integrity are completely unnecessary?

So now, there's only one question left.

Mei and Kiana exchanged a glance, then slowly stepped back to let her begin the conversation.

Why should we believe you?

Kiana stood with one hand on her hip, staring intently at the supercomputer.

If it were just now, I could barely relax a little, since everything was uncertain before I was sure if he would agree. But now the situation is different.

This concerns whether or not the heavenly beings can ultimately be expelled from this world.

Therefore, it cannot be taken lightly at all.

"Because I have a way to make Lucaini land smoothly."

After finishing his speech, Void Treasury revealed a meaningful smile, a rare instance where he showed a genuine resemblance to Archbishop Otto.

It has to be said that this is actually a good thing.

Kiana hesitated for a moment, then reached out her hand under Mei's surprised gaze.

"It would be a pleasure to cooperate, but before we begin, I would like you to guarantee that you will never harm humans again."

Seeing the Herrscher extend a helping hand, Void Repository pondered for a long time.

He glanced behind the other person at the little doll with a wicked grin looking at him, and suddenly realized that he might have been tricked.

"I actually got outsmarted by a little kid? Looks like I'm still far behind him."

After inwardly mocking himself, Void Treasury slowly stretched out his hand.

"Pleasant to work with."

Ultimately, the two sides reached a strategic alliance.

The Void Treasury lured the celestial being Lucini down from heaven and lulled him into a false sense of security.

Kiana waits below for her chance, ready to unleash her full power when the time is right.

Send a one-way return ticket to the person in heaven!

...

The sky darkened.

On the eerily silent Saint Fontaine, which seemed to have become a completely dead city, floated a floating island filled with a strange atmosphere.

It is called the City of the Heavenly Demons, a place inhabited by celestial beings.

Beneath this floating island, Kiana and the others await their opportunity in an abandoned, deserted building.

Once the Demon City of the Underworld descended, the Void Treasury sent a signal to take action.

Kiana will then immediately unleash her power and drive these aliens out of this world.

"Speaking of which, didn't that guy say how he escaped?"

Just as everyone was waiting anxiously, Sirin suddenly raised a question.

Kiana was also somewhat puzzled by this question, saying:

"He means we shouldn't worry about him. Just do our best with the thought of crushing him along with us."

"Kiana!" Mei pointed sharply to the sky as soon as she finished speaking. "Look, the Asura Castle is descending!"

Why is everyone different now? (Honkai Impact 3rd): Chapter 65: Flame of Fire, Draw Your Sword!

As the city slowly descended from the sky, everyone's hearts were in their throats.

All the hard work and fighting of these past few days can finally end now. All that's needed is to destroy that floating island in the sky and banish those celestial beings lured here by some fool from this world.

Then all the disasters will be quelled, and everyone will be saved!

"Will it go smoothly?" Kiana arrived at the top floor of the base, drew her King Sword, and was ready to deliver a fatal blow to the floating island at any moment.

"Of course, but then again..."

Little Xilin, sitting on her shoulders, touched her chin and looked up in confusion.

At this moment, the demon city that was suspended high in the sky was falling at an extremely fast speed.

Looking at it from a distance from below, it resembles a meteorite about to land.

Given its size, if this thing were to crash to the ground, the resulting shockwaves would undoubtedly reach the base.

Of course, these are not the most important things.

"Why hasn't that guy sent a signal yet?"

While Xilin was asking questions, the rest of the team left the base and went to the rooftop.

Before leaving, Void Treasury confidently stated that as soon as he saw the Asura City descend, his voice would be heard through the communication device. This was to remind the celestial being, Lucini, that his vigilance had been lowered to a minimum.

A single, fierce attack can put them in a completely passive position.

However, everything was already planned, so why hasn't a message been sent yet?

The group exchanged bewildered glances, wondering if this shameless robot would betray them halfway through. After all, his previous partner had been vague about keeping the agreement and had now taken over his partner's spare body.

Since their bodies are now the same, will their behavior also be the same?

He seems to have enough reason to unite with foreign enemies to get rid of these corrupt messengers of his own, right?

Thinking of this, Kiana and Sirin both fell silent. Since the mistress and servant didn't speak, the others naturally had no reason to say anything either. It was in this strange, quiet atmosphere that...

The pre-booked communication signal went off.