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

Prometheus still thinks with his rational thinking circuits.

However, the other party stated that they had no such plan.

All she wanted was for Prometheus to be like the humans who were incorporated into the dream.

From her perspective as a snake cadre in this world, she just hopes that everyone can live with conviction.

But to be honest, this kind of talk is okay to fool children.

Forget about trying to fool Prometheus.

After all, it is an artificial intelligence robot that has accompanied the Doctor for a long time and even played the role of Honkai God for a long time in later generations.

Her understanding and knowledge of the Stigmata Project can be said to be unique in this era.

So, she could tell at a glance that Yutu was not telling the truth—!

"Yes, I know. That's why... it was just a dream."

Hato said slowly.

After listening to her story, Prometheus came to the conclusion through calculation that he should be feeling confused at this moment...

“If [tomorrow] can’t exist at all — wouldn’t [waking up from the dream] just be a death sentence for them?”

With these words, Hato finally saves Prometheus and sets out to return to where Kevin is.

At the same time, Kiana and others were thinking about how to reach where Kevin was.

Consider that returning to Earth is just as important as confronting Kevin.

Therefore, Yulandel and others, who have the ability to travel freely in the quantum sea and are very familiar with traveling between various world bubbles, split up and looked for a way to return.

Kiana, Mei, Bronya, and Beichen Gong set out on the journey to the End Crater.

Before setting off, Mei stopped briefly and asked Kiana:

"Will he really not be a burden to us?"

"I can guarantee it won't happen, Mei. If you really don't believe me, you can try it yourself."

Kiana spread her hands after saying this, indicating that Mei could check whether Beichen was qualified by herself.

"Beichen... Your name is the same as the sword style I practice. Are you also a master with a sword? Where's your samurai sword?"

Mei actually planned to check it out.

"Although I also use a sword, it's really just a coincidence of names."

Being stared at by her with such a serious expression, Beichen had no choice but to take out the Skyfire Greatsword that he had just exchanged not long ago.

"..."

When Mei saw this weapon that only Kevin had, her expression froze instantly.

"Are you still ready to give it a try?"

"You... actually have this kind of weapon? It should be a replica, right? I really don't understand where you got such good equipment."

Mei touched her chin and thought for a moment, and finally held the sword and sparred with Beichen with the strength of a Herrscher.

After a few rounds of fighting, she put away her sword.

"Very good, I agree. Your strength will definitely not drag us down."

"Just not to be a burden?"

"...if you can get to Kevin's level, of course not."

After saying this, Mei turned around and followed Kiana.

The group then continued to move towards the End Crater.

Finally, after a series of efforts, Kiana and others met Yuto on the way to the crater.

After a brief exchange, everyone was roughly certain that this woman posed no threat.

In other words, she had no intention of hindering everyone's plans because of their different responsibilities.

Instead, they provided appropriate answers and guidance.

He even kindly suggested that we prepare for a while before facing Kevin.

However, Kiana did not accept this suggestion.

The reason is simple...

"...As you pointed out before, we must strive to return to Earth as soon as possible. And simply resting and recuperating will not change the gap in strength between us and Kevin..."

Kiana said with her hands on her hips.

"...it will only make him look down on us."

Mei laughed at herself.

"--That's it."

Bronya confirmed.

After the three royal families expressed their opinions, they turned their attention to Beichen, who had not spoken much.

"You've all said everything I wanted to say, so I'll add one?"

Beichen felt a little embarrassed being stared at by them, so he replied.

"Haha, you two really have a tacit understanding."

Somewhat unexpectedly, Yumian looked at Bronya for a moment, revealing a meaningful expression.

"I see."

"...I understand. Then please continue forward. He is not far below."

After saying that, Yutu slowly took steps towards the last section of the crater.

"I hope the information provided by the Lord himself can help you."

Then, she entered the purple portal and disappeared.

Kiana and the others then continued to move forward, and finally...

At the deepest part of the End Crater, a figure standing alone was seen.

The man named [Kevin] stood in silence.

Just as he had been accustomed to for the past fifty thousand years.

In the past, he allowed himself to be washed away by the waves of memory and thought, chewing over the past that could not be traced again and again... This went on for thousands of years.

——Until now, he no longer thought about unnecessary things.

Today, when the river of time has already flowed into the sea, he only needs to wait silently.

"......it's over?"

"ended."

Hato replied slowly.

"it is good."

"...Aren't you curious about what I did? When I took the initiative to come to you, you showed a little surprise."

Yutu was a little surprised for a moment when she saw that Kevin was not surprised at all.

"I even warned you that Dreamcatcher's help with the Stigmata Project only goes so far. Didn't you ever worry?"

"......no need."

Kevin shook his head, his response as simple as before.

"Yes, it's unnecessary, everything is just in vain. But for humans, every [futile] has its special meaning, doesn't it? Otherwise, what was the purpose of your actions just now?"

——The fluctuations caused by the power of the end in the nearby space.

“It was just a way [of talking].”

After saying that, Kevin took a deep breath.

"You should back off. They are coming."

As he spoke, Kevin looked up at the sky and waited quietly.

When the footsteps gradually approached, he slowly turned his head and looked at Kiana, the three Herrscher team and Beichen, who was not a Herrscher.

"Let's clear up another matter first. -- Fu Hua, she's not here."

(......[Fu Hua]?)

When Mei heard the name Kevin, she was surprised for a moment.

She knew a lot about the heroes, so she knew very well that Kevin should just call him Hua at this time.

But he said Fu Hua...

"She is my only remaining comrade in this world, and also a respectable opponent. But the Stigma Project does not require these, so I don't mind letting her rest for a while in my own way."

"So, the same thing you did last time in North Africa, right?"

Mei asked slowly.

In response to her questions, Kevin just kept his usual...answer.

"...Anyway, I'm glad she's okay."

Kiana folded her hands and said thankfully.

"Indeed. Compared to this aspect...just like I treated her, I will not refuse any of your requests for battle."

Kevin's words were simple and direct.

It can be said that there was no room for maneuver at all.

Seeing this, Mei sighed helplessly.

"...Kevin, I know all about that history, and I also know the reasons why you had to do this. So - this is not a [duel], but a [conversation]."

“You may ask questions.”

Such a short and straightforward answer really made Mei feel like she was dreaming of returning to her past life.

Only this time, she was the one who responded with...

"Then, let Bronya ask the question first."

Bronya, who was not particularly familiar with Kevin and even had a grudge against him, was much more rational and direct when she asked questions.

"[No matter how much it costs, humanity will definitely defeat the Honkai Impact] - in your opinion, this price is also

Including humans themselves, right?"

In response to her unfriendly inquiry, Kevin fulfilled his promise.

"You got one thing wrong, Herr of Reason."

"Humans will never die out. Even if the current humans no longer exist, civilization will continue to be passed on. This is no different from the evolution of dinosaurs into birds."

Kevin calmly explained the guiding ideology of the Stigmata Project.

This was something Kiana already knew.

But even though she already had some understanding, she still wanted to hear Kevin's thoughts in person.

"Even if this would push today's human race toward extinction?"

When saying this, Kiana showed a rare expression of obvious anger.

Facing her extremely, particularly, angry expression, Kevin still raised his head slightly and expressed his views on human beings.

"Any species can only choose between [extinction] and [stagnation]. Humans are no exception. Raiden Mei, you should know... there is no [best of both worlds] solution in this world."

"..."

Hearing Kevin asking her to answer, Mei was silent for a moment.

Then I realized that I couldn't remain silent any longer.

Otherwise, you would be encouraging Kevin's arrogance and being lectured by him purely.