Honkai Impact 3rd: The Girl Who Chases the Flame

He always wanted to protect his companions, but they left him one by one.

What I remember most is that always very active little girl. She joined the team late, but she was highly respected.

She sent gifts to everyone she knew on every holiday, without fail. She always talked about how everyone had to survive, yet she was the first to perish.

what……

Speaking of which, back then, that kid didn't know about Desdobia's death, and he even managed to get Adam to return the favor.

What happened next?

After all, he was that brat; he'll probably apologize at his grave afterward.

And Adam...

Such young people are rare. I look forward to him surpassing me, and even Kevin, and becoming the savior of this era.

However, those who truly possess heroic qualities often die young, as they always lack a bit of luck at crucial moments.

Oh, world...

Do you hate heroes? Or do you hate our era?

However, this does not mean the end. People will leave their will in their hearts, transcending blood ties and connecting one generation after another.

These veterans only need to watch over the new generation, and then the new generation of warriors will continue to watch over an era that is newer and more vibrant than theirs.

"...Su, Dr. Mei should have already approved my operation, right?"

Hen silently thought to himself, "Just now, a certain man contacted me."

"……mark."

"Su, time waits for no one, I understand. You are a gentle man, I'm sorry to make Kevin bear this unnecessary burden."

Hen gave a wry smile and glanced discreetly at Alicia, who was on guard against the Herrscher.

This contact did not include Alicia, because she would never agree to the following plan.

"Hen, no, it's not that we..."

“Su”.

"...Dr. Mei agreed."

"As expected of Dr. Mei."

Hen glanced behind him; the earth was beginning to melt. He estimated the time it would take Kevin to arrive.

“Not everyone can bear such sins.”

"Whether it's you, Kevin, or May... you're all clearly doing the right thing, but..."

"You're a good guy, Sue. Even if no one can be saved in the end, you won't have the heart to abandon anyone."

Hen took a deep breath; he didn't have much time left for conversation and reflection.

"Just stay the same, Kevin, and that kid, I'm counting on you."

"...Okay, leave it to me."

"I'm sorry."

"I'm the one who's...sorry."

…………

"Kevin, can you hear me?"

"……plum?"

"It's me. I'm speaking to you through Su's abilities. Kevin, you will receive coordinates that indicate the location of the Herrscher of Rock."

The moment you receive my instruction, you need to use "Heavenly Fire Unleashed" on that coordinate. This is a command, and it must be executed.

"..."

"Kevin?"

"Don't lie to me, Mei."

"..."

"The more you're hiding something from me, the calmer your tone becomes."

"..."

"Before I hesitate, May, is this the only chance of victory?"

Kevin wouldn't ask what May was hiding from him, but he wouldn't accept her kindness and act as an ignorant innocent bystander.

Yes, the only one, and the last.

"I understand."

"...Sorry, Kevin."

“You don’t need to apologize to me, Mei. We’re all the same. We’ve long since lost the face to face the deceased.”

…………

The last breath, the last attack.

The opportunity only comes in that one moment, that instant—the moment the Herrscher of Rock breaks free of her cage, she will create an unprecedented opening.

Hen needs to amplify this weakness, widening it to the point where Kevin can unleash that decisive blow.

A black hole is a celestial body. A black hole is gravity.

Under absolute gravity, even light cannot escape.

When the all-encompassing blackness appeared in the sky, Hen knew that this was the first and last chance.

"I am willing to give my life for the one I love!"

"Wait...?! Hen, what are you doing? Hen?!"

Alicia, who had been focusing her attention on the Herrscher, finally realized something was wrong. She rushed toward the mark, but it was all over.

"...I'm sorry, Alicia."

You're a good guy, more sincere and more frank than anyone else.

I sincerely hope that a good person like you can have a bright future.

Farewell, my friend.

"To perish with the enemy, to die with them..."

This is my last bit of strength, so don't hesitate, Kevin...

"Sun Flame".

"You...?! A human! You..."

The Herrscher who broke free from the cage was engulfed in raging flames and could not move.

Hen's body dissipated in the flames, and Alicia, who was closest to him, saw it—there was no pain or hesitation on his face.

As always, we will continue to do so.

.........

In the end, only two people remained in the memory.

Blanca, Greta…

The person I love most...

survive

survive

Live on.

.........

"mark……"

Alicia reached out, but couldn't reach anything.

"Heavenly Fire...unsheathed."

Flames engulfed everything, and Alicia stumbled into a cold embrace.

Was it water or ice that fell on her face?

.........

The flaming sword pierced through the Gravity Queen's chest, and she saw this white-haired man...

“Kai…”

"Mr. Kevin?"

Perhaps it was just subconscious, but she recalled this man's name from a corner of her memory.

As the white-haired warrior's pupils suddenly contracted, the Herrscher plummeted to the ground.

then……

The heavens and earth collapsed.

Chapter Sixty-Three Disaster

Rewind to half an hour ago

The first group of survivors are currently aboard the Durga, a Honkai-powered battleship belonging to the Firemoth.

Currently, the battleship is under the command of Mebius, the highest-ranking officer in the fleet.

"Doctor, Gretchen seemed to have a nightmare just now. Are we...Doctor?!"

Klein arrived at the command room inside the ship's cabin, where Mebius was now in full charge and trying to grasp the current battle situation.

But as soon as Klein opened the door, he saw Mebius kneeling on the ground, his right hand resting on the control panel in front of him.