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Kiana: "Why is everyone focusing on Mei's memories?! Why wasn't I the first one Mei revealed her true feelings to?!!"

[Star]: "Poor Kiana! We usually call this situation 'Kiana Against Entropy'!"

Kiana: "You!!"

[March 7th]: "You should really draft some more people!"

[Star]: "No! The high moral approval I received confirms that I am right!"

[Potio]: "Baby, if the moral standards of the entire universe were like yours, would Wuwubo's universe still be worthwhile?"

Mei then realized: "My last question has finally been answered—my intention, and my desire to go to the deepest place, are indeed related. In fact... they are the same thing."

"The so-called prophecy is actually... you don't allow anyone to explore the deepest secrets. If someone like me dares to cross the line, you must take action and shoot him down."

"Shot down... Ah, what an apt description."

"—Since you already knew I would do this, why did you still put yourself in danger?"

Aponia readily admitted Mei's suspicions, acknowledging that she had indeed concealed some things, things that Mei shouldn't have known, but regarding the prophecy, it was definitely not that Mei would die on the tenth day.

"It is a pity that I cannot recreate that scene, but your fate will end here and now, that is certain."

"Or rather... after our fates intersected, they were severed. I can't see any future, only silence."

Aponia said sadly:

"Either... I eliminated Miss Mei, or... I eliminated her."

[Erio]: "So that's how it is. The scenario that Aponia foretold was actually the destruction of Paradise."

[Beng Tie - Welt]: 'So that's how it is. Aponia foresaw the arrival of the Herrscher of Corruption. After Schicksal received the World Serpent's database, we learned that the Herrscher of Corruption's arrival was split in two. One half was in the real world, where it was destroyed by the Grey Serpent and the Raven. The other half entered Paradise, perishing together with Paradise.'

[Vilvie]: "I understand, is it the Kevin Armed 666 or the Möbius-like Corrosion Virus?"

[Vilvie]: "Erosion in Paradise is no different from the end. Since it's a mutual destruction, then it should be number 666."

Theresa: "Aren't you... afraid of dying?"

[Alicia]: "I suppose our farewell will be grand and solemn!"

[Paradise Kevin]: "No matter the cost, humanity will surely defeat the Honkai!"

[Thousand Tribulations]: "Afraid of death!? Hahahaha!"

We have come to the deepest depths.

Mei exclaimed in surprise, "None of that happened at all?"

"I told you, I wouldn't hurt you."

Aponia's voice remained as gentle and kind as ever.

[Herrscher of Knowledge]: "Haha, Aponia's illusion magic is not bad!"

[Raiden Mei]: "All those previous battles were illusions!?"

[Theresa]: 'The heroes are truly formidable; almost every one of them could fight a Herrscher.'

[Padofilis]: 'I'm so sorry my strength is weak!'

[Erio]: "Unfortunately, if what Mr. Welt said is true, fate will still play out in the end, but it will have nothing to do with Mei."

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Chapter 227 The Story of Aponia

"So, this battle—was that also part of your plan?"

Mei was silent at first, seemingly unsure whether she should tell the truth, but seeing Aponia's sincere demonstration, she chose not to lie. She explained:

“That wasn’t planned, it was an accident. I… I was just fulfilling a promise to her. I only realized what had happened when I saw it.”

Aponia visibly relaxed, and her gaze towards Mei softened: "Is that so? That's good."

"Defeat me... or even kill me, it doesn't matter. But if you're deliberately using that child..."

"Even if it goes against my own heart, or her expectations... I can only remove one more Herrscher for the sake of future generations."

[Padofelis]: "Wow! Nia gets incredibly dangerous whenever she's involved with little Gretsch!"

[Star]: "Open the door! The hero who chases fire brings warmth!!"

[Gresh]: "Mom Aponia, Mei isn't a bad person."

[Silver Wolf]: "How should Mei fight now? Mei couldn't even win in the illusion, let alone in the current reality. Is Aponia going to tell Mei the information herself next?"

[Beng Tie - Welt]: "Let's keep watching. There's no point in us thinking about it here."

Mei, recalling her past, sincerely tells Aponia, "I believe the outcome can be changed."

"Even if I can't... then I will decide for myself the process of reaching that result."

"My companions and I...we were in a state of scheming for a long time, being secretly manipulated by certain people."

"Being arranged by others... and being arranged by fate, in my view, are no different."

"There are too many outcomes we cannot change, but there are just as many things I can do before that."

"And thus, it will take on a completely different meaning."

[Star]: "Someone... a blond man who wishes to remain anonymous, and a certain bishop of Destiny has no objection."

[Tesla]: "****Otto, you're such a **** person!"

[Potio]: "Baby, every time Otto appears, Tesla always says such sweet things."

[Fireworks]: "This matter was also mentioned in the conversation of a certain mechanical cowboy, who was also the head of the market development department who wished to remain anonymous."

[Potio]: "My dear fool, you really want me to love you to death!"

[March 7th]: "Huh? Isn't what Mei said to Aponia the same thing that Yomi said to Hoshi in the previous video?"

[Star]: "It seems so."

[Changguang]: "Is this also a similarity between isotopes?"

"So I thought things had taken a turn for the better, and she had accomplished something I couldn't do in a way I didn't know about."

Aponia looked around at the scene of the pre-civilization with pity and said to Mei, "But, as you know, the ending has not changed. That once glorious civilization can no longer be found, not even as a grain of sand."

Mei said, "So... you've chosen to continue searching for answers in this place?"

“No.” Aponia slowly shook her head: “I choose to remember everything about that person, with the gifts God gave me.”

"I recorded every moment in that person's life that intertwined with mine, and carefully reviewed them over a long period of time—"

“I saw how she survived, I saw how she fought, I saw her walk through the mud, I saw her crowned with thorns… attending her own banquet in new attire.”

“In her life, I discovered things that I had previously overlooked.”

"...What is it?" Mei asked curiously, now completely captivated by the story.

"Just like you and I are now, on that day, she stood in front of me and told me about her fate of disappearing in ten days."

"And fourteen days later, the new clothes Eden had prepared for her would be finished, and there would still be genuine joy and anticipation in her eyes. Sixteen days later, Kevin's birthday would arrive, and she would softly sing a lullaby, leaving him with a final gift."

"Then, she said that sentence too."

"You understand now, Mei. You...you all ultimately made the same choice."

"How admirable!"

"But when that helplessness truly befalls you, can you still say it so calmly?"

"I don't know... but until then, please keep moving forward. Instead of talking to me about things that can't be confirmed, you should... go and see yourself."

At this point, to Mei's disbelief, Aponia stood up and led the way for her.

Pure white steps appeared one by one, stretching upwards, leading to the deepest depths, guarding the final secret—within that pink crystal.

[Black Swan]: "So this is also a test. If you don't have the same indomitable will as 'her', you are not qualified to see 'her'."

[Star]: "Who exactly is 'she'? It's so hard to guess!"

[Raiden Mei]: "...It's Alicia, the last secret is Alicia."

[Silver Wolf]: "Huh? Isn't the 'pink-on-black' trend going on lately? Is Airi really pure white?"

[March 7th]: "I can picture a giant sword just from Aponia's words. Could Onpharos be like that too? I really don't want to eat a knife!!"

[March 7th]: "Uh, what do you guys think, should I just stay and watch the train?"

[Star]: "The Trail Blazers can't run away at the last minute! So what if it's a tragedy? Watch me turn this imperfect story into the one we want it to be!!"

[Misha]: "Seriously, the Nameless Ones are still so energetic!"

[Alicia]: "Ahem, now you'll all get to see the true inner thoughts of the Pink Fairy. Feeling a little shy?"

Chapter 228 Hi~ How are you feeling?

"Yes, the one who guided me to continue this journey at every perfectly timed moment."

Aponia laughed and said, "Yes, just as she said, Mei won't let anyone down."

"What you have been seeking all this time, the meaning of the existence of the paradise of the past, the secret that is truly preserved..."

"You are now qualified to go there."

"The Thirteenth Herrscher!?"

Mei had no idea the secret was this. "Qualification... Was everything you did before just to help her test me?"

“I have my own selfish reasons, but that’s all. I’ve been waiting for someone like you to come along, and now my wish has come true.”

"Go, she's waiting for you."

Before heading there, Mei had some questions. Aponia frankly admitted her hatred for humanity, but believed that the idea that some humans should not exist and that protecting all humans was not contradictory.

"Even if you know that the group you are protecting contains people you hate and who hate you, you still have to stand up for them."

"Alright, please set off as soon as possible."

“Do you remember the possibility I mentioned before? Since those moments that I preserved… the only thing here worth preserving is about to see the light of day again…”

"Then, this paradise of the past... is about to be put to its final act."

"Let's... say goodbye for now."

Kiana: "Alicia is the Thirteenth Herrscher!?"

[Mébius]: "What, you find it hard to believe that guy is a Herrscher?"

[Theresa]: "Huh? That's not right. Didn't they say that the Herrschers of the previous civilizations didn't have a sense of self?"

[Aponia]: "Therefore, Alicia is special, unique."

[Alicia]: "What you're saying is making me a little embarrassed."

[Honkai Welt]: "So that's why Kevin wanted me to join World Serpent in the Sea of ​​Quanta, and then let Mei enter Paradise."

[March 7th]: "Uncle Yang, what is it?"

[Silver Wolf]: "Idiot, aren't they all Herrschers with self-awareness, huh?"

[Danheng]: "From this special perspective, the fact that the Herrschers of the current civilization possess a self should be related to Alicia."

Open that door to the end.

"...a noble and pure soul!"

To the strains of Aponia's hymn, Mei walked step by step toward the door high in the sky. Behind her was a beautiful garden.

Flowers of all colors bloomed in the garden, and beautiful butterflies fluttered around, but Mei's gaze was fixed on that familiar figure.

"Oh, you've finally arrived! Well then, let me reintroduce myself!"

"The second of the Heroes Who Chases Fire, is Alicia of the Name of the Blazing Inscription."

"And you should have already guessed his other identity, right?"

"but……"