The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

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Although we didn't get to see Mei jump out of the painting, just seeing such a lifelike picture is enough to satisfy our cravings.

Such a wonderful thing, it would be great if it could be preserved.

“Gresh, this painting…” Kiana turned her head and looked at Gresh with a beaming smile.

I'm thinking of using some novel gadgets or drawing tools to get the painting from this little girl.

"Kiana? No, why are you in the Land of the Dead!? No, where is this..."

The familiar voice behind her made Kiana turn around with great joy.

He then discovered that Mei, whom he had been longing for, was getting up from the ground, looking completely bewildered and covering her forehead.

Kiana almost instinctively lunged forward: "Mei!!!"

As a result, the two of them hugged each other and rolled around on the ground several times before they could recover.

Mei, who had only recently regained consciousness, became even more dizzy after Kiana's antics.

Fortunately, Kiana quickly recovered after realizing her lapse in composure: "Uh, I'm sorry Mei, I got too excited because I haven't seen you in so long."

Hearing her beloved's familiar voice, a glint of light flashed in Mei's eyes.

She got up, dusted herself off, then wiped the dirt from the corner of her mouth and said understandingly:

"It's alright, I'm not injured."

"Okay, that's good."

Kiana then stood up and looked at the girl in front of her.

At this moment, she still retains the appearance of the Herrscher of Thunder, compared to her appearance in the post-Honkai era.

Although she now possesses a cool and aloof demeanor, she has lost a certain charm.

Could it be that only after experiencing enough things can the young girl Mei evolve into the mature woman Mei?

Kiana was lost in thought.

However, despite her thoughts, she knew very well that since Mei was still in the form of the Herrscher of Thunder, it meant that this Mei was in a different timeline.

It's the time after saying goodbye to oneself...

"Mei, how have you been since you left last time?"

Kiana didn't want to tell her about the future, because doing so could potentially affect its course.

"..."

Mei looked at Kiana, who was completely different from before, and felt a pang of sorrow in her heart.

In the end, did she still choose the path of a Herrscher?

However, this demeanor... doesn't seem to be that kind of terrifying Herrscher, does it?

"Phew, it's not too good, but it's not too bad either. But I'm glad to see you again."

Mei nodded slightly, then raised an eyebrow at Kiana.

He asked a very crucial question.

"Where is this place?"

Typically, Kiana would then need to explain her encounter with Gretchen, how she collected paint through battle, and how she summoned Gretchen using the paint.

But Kiana didn't do that...

“I’m not sure either, but I feel like we’re stuck here.”

She just spread her hands, looking helpless and unable to help.

It can be said that they dealt with the problem quite simply and decisively.

There's no way around it; would someone who's caused trouble willingly confess?

Obviously not.

At least Kiana still cares about the impression she makes on Mei.

"You don't know either? Okay."

Mei didn't question Kiana because she trusted her friend.

So the information we can draw right now is that I and Kiana are trapped here together.

And the third party besides herself and her is...

"Gresh, why are you here? Wasn't Kosmo with you?"

Mei approached Gretsch, bent down, and asked.

Because we had met in the Pure Land of Past Lives before, and I had received her mark.

So Mei felt that she and she could still have some conversations.

However...

"Strange big sister, are you calling me?"

Gretchen turned her head away, showing no sign of wanting to acknowledge Mei.

Mei was surprised to see that she seemed not to recognize her.

What happened? Could it be that this little girl has lost her memory?

So what kind of person could cause one of the Thirteen Heroes of the Fire Chaser, a fusion warrior skilled in mental abilities, to lose his memory?

"Could it be a healer?"

Mei muttered something to herself, then shook her head at Gretsch.

"You really don't recognize me?"

"do not know."

"Alright, let's pretend this is our first meeting. My name is Mei, and I'm Kiana's friend."

After Mei finished introducing herself, she extended her hand, her meaning quite clear.

You little loli, didn't you say you didn't know me? Then why don't you reveal your name?

I'd like to see just how many fake identities you can concoct!

result...

“I’m a lost little painter,” Greta replied, tugging at her hat and blinking.

Upon hearing this, Mei immediately frowned.

She slowly turned her head and looked at Kiana behind her.

Her eyes seemed to ask, "How long have she had these symptoms? And do you know her?"

Honestly, an emoji can convey so much information.

It is extremely difficult for her to obtain information.

However, Kiana, thanks to the tacit understanding she had developed from years of partnership, quickly grasped Mei's sarcasm.

"Gresch and I have actually known each other for a while now, Mei."

As she spoke, she stepped forward and said, "Although I don't know exactly why, in this world she is a lost little painter, and I am an unknown traveler."

Looking at how Kiana addressed her, Mei stroked her chin: "It feels a bit like when I entered the game world and woke up Bronya back then."

The two exchanged a knowing smile, both reminiscing about the time they had worked together.

Now, however, they meet again in a different way, and their purpose is...

Leave this world.

"Since a code name is required, then my code name will be... The Wandering Samurai."

Mei said this.

Kiana then saw her chess piece panel.

[Piece Name: Wandering Samurai]

[Piece occupies 3 slots]

[Piece's Health: 44640]

[Piece Attack Power: 740]

[Piece Defense Strength: 697]

[Chess Piece Basic Attack: Oboroguruma - Takemikazuchi, a basic attack consisting of 5 hits. The first three hits each deal 80% of the player's attack power as physical damage. The fourth hit deals multiple hits of elemental damage, totaling 200% of the player's attack power. The fifth hit deals 180% of the player's attack power as elemental damage.]

[Chess Piece Ultimate Skill: Sword Appearance - Amaterasu, rides a dragon into battle, lasting up to 12 seconds. When the dragon is attacked, the character will also take damage, but all damage taken is reduced by 80%, and elemental damage equal to 150% of attack power is dealt. After the duration ends, it deals another round of elemental damage to the entire field.]

[Chess Piece Branch: Wild Flash and Flowing Cry, deals 180% ATK as Elemental DMG to a wide area of enemies upon release.]

Mei's stats are pretty much the same as mine, aren't they?

At least from the perspective of the chess pieces...

Kiana pondered to herself, then smiled at Mei.

The other person looked at her, puzzled and unsure of what had happened.

Then, as the group continued forward, they eventually encountered three menacing Quantum Honkai Beasts.

She then realized why Kiana was chuckling.

"This is?"

With the announcement "Encountering enemies, entering battle mode!" ringing in their ears, Mei and Kiana were teleported to the battlefield.

Opposite them were three Quantum Honkai Beasts.

And what I need to do next is... defeat them?

"Phew, Kiana. You knew all along, didn't you?"