Live broadcast of Honkai Impact 3rd, I chose to expose Kiana in Sky City!

Chapter 444 Paradise Match - "The Story Because of You"

As Eden's farewell ended...another scene appeared on the screen of the live broadcast room.

In the starry sky, the ruins of countless buildings are suspended.

On a flat floating table, there was a candle. A colorful butterfly flew towards the candle flame... and quietly floated in front of the flame, flapping its wings...

[The Paradise of the Past has the ending I foresaw, destruction and darkness. But I am very happy that it was finally realized in this way.]

These are Aponya’s farewell words.

[So, please break free from your fate, Mei... You already have this ability. ]

This is Aponya's recognition.

It is also her gratitude.

Among all the heroes, he was the first to despair.

What she actually hoped for was that someone could break free from fate, break destiny, and ultimately bring hope to this world.

Now, successors have proven this.

And she can die peacefully...

As Aponya finished her farewell, the scene changed again.

This time, what appeared on the screen was a matter outside the paradise - the throne of the World Serpent Lord.

It was also the throne that Kevin could not step down from.

[You have been recognized by the Thirteen Heroes, so naturally I don't need to say anything more. ]

[Whether it’s me here or me in reality. ]

[That's right... He must have been waiting for you. I hope you both get a satisfactory result. ]

Although he is Memory Kevin, his speaking style is extremely similar, concise and capable.

[Face the future with your head held high, Herrscher of Thunder. You know you can believe in yourself.]

And in the end, after the leader of the Thirteen Fire-Chasing Heroes said his farewell - the farewell did not end there.

The reason is that although Kevin is the first of the Thirteen Heroes of Chasing Fire, he is not the first one.

The real first person, and also the first Herrscher.

【Clang clang——Finally, you’re back to me!】

The person who appeared on the screen was Alicia.

Although her appearance was somewhat unexpected, it was also reasonable.

because...

[After all, I am the original "first one". Alicia is always like this, both the beginning and the end of everything, right?]

【So this time... we really have to say goodbye. 】

When talking about this, even Alicia tried to avoid sounding a little heavy-hearted.

[Thank you, Mei. Thank you for coming here, meeting us, and talking to us. ]

【Thank you for remembering our names and listening to our stories. 】

[As long as Mei still remembers us, this story will not disappear. Only humans can think like this, and only humans can turn such beliefs into reality. ]

"Only humans would think this way...Yes, this is exactly what humans choose."

A bullet screen with moonlight effects floated across the screen...

After witnessing the farewell of the Thirteen Fire-Chasing Heroes, Kiana couldn't help but sigh that this was truly a wonderful and commendable story.

Although at the end of the story, these heroes did not become heroes...but their heroic figures chasing fire, in the eyes of people in later generations, were they not heroic deeds?

"Finally... Is it finally coming to an end? Oh, I really hope this beautiful paradise can last forever..."

A pink bullet screen floated across the live broadcast room...

It was obvious that Alicia was enjoying the time she and Mei were having fun together.

But unfortunately, this period of time is so short.

It is so short that it is insignificant compared to the 50,000 years.

And after this short period of time, everything will come to an end.

Although Alicia could agree and understand, she still hoped from the bottom of her heart that such days could continue forever.

Alicia on the screen must have been feeling the same way.

But because of the mission that must be completed, because she has to go and 'pick up' everyone.

So separation is inevitable...

However, in order to leave the best impression on Mei at the very end.

Alicia also prepared a farewell gift.

[So now, I will give you the final inscription of my "true self", the "human" of the new generation.]

[This name carries the origin of all things. All our thoughts and blessings will one day become your new strength. And you will also give this name a new meaning.]

[We will stay in the past. You will move towards the future. Then, bloom with your own flawless and beautiful brilliance.]

With Alicia's blessing, Mei could feel that something had quietly changed.

Although, at this moment, she didn't know what kind of powerful power she had received...

but it does not matter.

[After all——a beautiful naughty child can do anything!]

As Alicia finished her farewell words, it seemed that she and Mei were about to part ways.

However, Mei stood there for a long time, showing no sign of leaving...

[Oops, what’s wrong? 】

[If we don’t leave now…it will really be too late, right?]

In response to Alicia's question, Mei just replied softly, "No."

【...】

[Okay... I know you can't bear to part with me, right? I feel the same way.]

[But it doesn't matter, haven't you already shouldered "everything" of mine?]

Unfortunately, despite Alicia's persuasion, Mei still had no intention of leaving.

Seeing this, Alicia had no choice but to use her trump card.

[Ah. Are you thinking that as long as you keep on like this, you can keep talking to me?]

[This is not good. If you touch a girl's heartstrings like this, I will really cry, right?]

However, in the face of Alicia's advice, Mei still answered no.

[...Okay. It's okay. If you don't want to move forward, just stop for a while. Look around you, look behind you...]

【You see...we've been here forever.】

Following Alicia's reminder, a group photo of the Thirteen Fire-Chasing Heroes appeared.

The thirteen of them appeared in the same frame in different postures and positions.

Like an inseparable whole.

The only two leaders, Alicia and Kevin, were at the front.

[…We are always here. It’s exactly the same as before, isn’t it?]

[So, please don’t forget that what is recorded in “Paradise” is just such a simple story.]

This story contains pain and failure, betrayal and separation, but also happiness and joy, tenderness and touching moments. Sadness will not disappear out of thin air, but warm feelings will always be treasured in the heart.

What we should pass on to future generations should not be just hatred and mission. Only by experiencing the glory of this era can future generations understand the meaning of what we are fighting for.

Textbooks should be the only place to impart cold knowledge and techniques. What the heroes should pass on is the glory of being a hero and the reason to fight.

It is the ultimate place for our souls to rest in during this journey of chasing fire.

At the final moment of parting, Mei recalled what Alicia had said to her.

It was not until now that she realized that Alicia was really not good at lying...

She had even told herself everything at the very beginning.

【And the "you" who come after us will witness the footprints of our lives, the imprints of our souls, and find the answers you seek in them. 】

[Not being pushed or coerced forward, nor following a path chosen by others.]

【Instead, I hold on to this thought—what I want to do, what I should do—to decide my own destiny and my own imprint.】

[I will live my life as the protagonist to the best of my ability, with my own will and towards my own goals, in my own way.]

This can be said to be what Alicia has always insisted on, and it is also what Mei has always maintained in her past life paradise.

So from this point of view, it is not without reason that Mei gained her recognition.

[You see, I am like this, and so are everyone else. The era I know, and the thirteen people it gave birth to, are all like this.]

[Thousands of trajectories intertwine and linger, giving birth to the miracle of a hundred flowers blooming. 】

【This is the eternity of "beauty", what I believe in... "true self". 】

【This is the story of [Paradise of the Past]—The Thirteen Heroes Chasing Fire. 】

[Our story ends here. From now on...it's your story.]

This is the last sentence.

As these words were spoken, all Mei could see was darkness.

Although words could no longer convey her feelings, she still said her final farewell to these admirable heroes in her heart.

[Thank you... I will never forget you. Goodbye, Fire Chaser Thirteen Heroes... Goodbye, Alicia. ]

Then, Mei turned around in the direction she remembered.

She believed that Alicia could do it, just as Alicia believed that she could do it.

So now, all she could do was to leave here to avoid affecting what she was going to do next.

As the screen went black, the sound of footsteps could be heard.

When she first stepped into this space, she felt a strange sense of familiarity.

This mountain of "waste data" all comes from every corner of the paradise of the past.

Those forgotten memories, abandoned thoughts, and buried fragments formed tall buildings, and formed... a city.

And right in the center of the city, she easily found "that person".

【Hi——Hello. 】

The person Alicia greeted was the Herrscher of Corrosion who had recovered.

At this moment, she put on the disguise of Alicia again, sitting on the high "abandoned data". Although she was already at an absolute disadvantage, she still pretended to be arrogant and nonchalant.

In comparison, the original figure at the bottom appears much more easy-going.

[Wow, it's exactly like me. I look good in any color, right?]

"Ah... Is this something you can say to a fake? She is really..."

A bullet screen with moonlight effects floated across the screen...

Obviously, Kiana was shocked by Alicia's words at this moment.

She never expected that someone would say such words to the monster that devoured her companions...

[Hmm~ That’s right, Miss Fairy looks good in any color.]

【Ah, this... it's over! 】

[This woman is really... She can still talk so leisurely even at this desperate moment. I really hope to see her get beaten to a pulp next~]