Bengtetsu, the shapeshifting me, causes trouble everywhere

After the initial shock, 'Huang Quan' quickly came to his senses.

I don't know if it's because of the excellent design or the robust protection of the system.

In any case, 'Yellow Springs' was not affected by the void as before.

Huang Quan looked at Bai Ming, whose eyes were clear and unaffected, and nodded slightly.

This was within her expectations.

Since the opponent was able to withstand the power I unleashed at full strength.

So it's just stepping into a tiny, illusory shadow, and theoretically nothing will happen.

"Where is this?"

'Huang Quan' looked at the scenery that had been completely changed.

Although she already had a guess in her heart, she still asked the question, hoping for the best.

“We are stepping into the shadow of nothingness. A little further ahead, you will see everything I want you to see.”

"it is good."

Upon hearing this, 'Huang Quan' suppressed his thoughts.

Following the pull of the Yellow Springs, they sank down into the slightly rippling, dark water.

Until visibility is restored.

'Yellow Springs' found itself on a desolate coast.

A continuous downpour descended from the sky.

High above, shrouded in dark clouds, the inky sun shone with a chilling brilliance.

An unknown, viscous liquid, of unknown origin, flowed all the way to the dark sea.

It couldn't even cause a ripple.

however……

What truly shocked 'Huang Quan' was...

It was a hideous, withered, and terrifying arm that emerged from the sea, reaching out its palms toward the dark sun, constantly yearning for light.

And what came from beneath the sea.

Endless murmurs and wails.

Snapped--

A red oil-paper umbrella was opened by Huang Quan.

A paper umbrella appeared overhead, shielding 'Yellow Springs' from the continuous rain.

It's not just memories from games.

The body in use is also telling the 'Yellow Springs' what those terrifying hands are.

She turned to look at Huang Quan, whose face remained calm.

Struggling to suppress the shock and trembling in my heart, I raised my arm and pointed to the sea surface where countless palms stood upright:

“Those… are born from the shadows of nothingness, the obsessions of those on the path of destiny, aren’t they…”

"Yes, Blood Sin Spirits. They see themselves as the victims and constantly repeat the actions of the deceased in life."

"Then why does this coastline exist?"

Looking at the menacing sea, 'Huang Quan' felt a complex mix of emotions churning in his chest.

She raised her own question.

Huang Quan also provided an answer:

“This place never ‘exists.’ It is also a reflection. For nothingness, space and distance have no meaning. By indulging in the shadows, one can come here.”

After speaking, Huang Quan remained quiet for a while.

After the other person had composed themselves, she spoke again:

"Since you have imitated everything about me, then you should also know my real name."

'Huang Quan' looked at the woman in front of him with a complicated expression, and nodded:

“Mei, the Lightning Guardian of the River of Oblivion, right?”

"Yes, Raiden Mei, that was my original name... For countless years, I have guarded the passage to the abyss of nothingness, guiding every life that does not wish to fall into it back to this world. Guarding the River of Oblivion is also my duty."

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Suddenly, 'Huang Quan' turned around.

An endless wilderness, and an endless sea.

There is no trace of life here, only endless nothingness.

"You...have been watching over us here all this time?"

"It's not always like that. Occasionally, I'll go out for some reason. For example, recently, I fulfilled the last wish of a journeyman and set off a firework on a certain planet."

Huang Quan spoke casually.

In fact, even when Huang Quan first saw that part of the story, he was only shocked and surprised, and even delighted by the Easter egg.

however,

When she truly plunged into the shadow of nothingness.

We arrived at this abyss passage that had been guarded for countless years.

Listening to Huang Quan's seemingly ordinary tale.

But it only made 'Huang Quan' feel a sense of desolation and bitterness.

"Are you going to keep facing them all the time, even though you're already so..."

I don't know what adjective to use to describe 'the Yellow Springs'.

She just felt that the woman in front of her shouldn't have acted this way.

Nothingness swallowed everything she had.

She should have died, but she bravely survived.

However, instead of appreciating the brilliance of the universe, Huang Quan put shackles on himself.

To remain here forever, for countless years, facing the culprit who destroyed everything.

Warm palms were placed on the top of 'Huang Quan's' head and stroked.

A smile appeared on Huang Quan's face:

"Indeed, you are a very gentle person, but just as you would pity my plight, I would also pity these souls who did not meet a good end."

She raised her hand and pointed to the sea.

“I can still maintain my self-awareness, stand here and tell you all this, and feel your pity for me, but they… they no longer have the chance, and all I can do is prevent them from falling into the abyss.”

"..."

'Huang Quan' didn't know what to say.

Those with unwavering will embark on their own destinies and become powerful travelers on those paths.

However... even those with unwavering will, after death, will be unable to find peace as blood-stained spirits struggling in the shadows of nothingness due to their inability to quell their will.

The world of Honkai Impact 3rd is a bit dark, huh?

Looking at 'Huang Quan's' complicated expression.

Huang Quan simply ruffled her hair vigorously.

"I brought you here just to show you what true nothingness really means."

"..."

"Although I am happy to see someone in this world who knows my past and remembers Izumo's existence, please don't use my power anymore."

'Huang Quan' stared silently at the woman before him.

He opened his arms and gently embraced her.

The warmth of her body traveled through her skin, along with the gentle whispers of 'Huang Quan'.

"You won't be alone anymore."

As soon as he finished speaking, Bai Ming's screen showed a significant fluctuation:

Role-playing System

Name: Bai Ming (Huang Quan)

【寿二命：156:59：53（暂停）+24天（角色5扮演）六】。

[Transformable Characters: Great Black Tower (Charge: 18.2%), Yellow Springs]

Available draws: 1 (3.6%)

Volume 24: Chapter 24 - Card Draw! What is the Great Monarch of Annihilation?

The next draw attempt has been obtained.

But 'Huang Quan' was not in a hurry to leave.

After all, with the system's protection, her tolerance limit was much stronger than Huang Quan had guessed.

So 'Huang Quan' simply started practicing swordsmanship here with Huang Quan.

We must try to learn as much of Huang Quan's swordsmanship as possible within these twenty-odd days.

As for what I said before, Huang Quan is no longer alone.

It wasn't just a momentary impulse.

Since I have a system of protection, the danger of entering and leaving this place has been eliminated.

Moreover, this place seems to be simpler than 'Yellow Springs' imagined.

By touching nothingness and following its shadow down to a certain point, you can reach this place.

You can come and visit Huang Quan whenever you have time.

And 'Huang Quan' also has free time.

The new number of card draws was used up immediately.

then……

Golden light shone through the cracks in the train doors.

next second.

A woman wearing a white jumpsuit, with long, pale purple hair longer than a person, and a strange star-like halo around her neck.

It appeared before Bai Ming's eyes.

"...?"

My first reaction upon seeing this character.

A question mark appeared above Bai Ming's head.

No,

Who is this?

Is this character among the gacha characters I draw in the game?

Isn't this gacha pool supposed to be a gacha pool for private characters?

Where did this woman come from...?

Bai Ming was stunned for a moment.

Then look at the name at the bottom of the card.

"The Annihilation Lord Star Howl, oh... the Annihilation Lord, my foot! Why is the Annihilation Continent Lord in the gacha pool??"