Thousands of fireworks, enjoy the joy from Honkai Impact 3

Although he didn't know what the purpose of the fireworks was, he didn't know how to return to the paradise, or if he could return at all.

But as she approached the shrine, Sakura felt an inexplicable throbbing.

It's like some kind of blood-connected throbbing, or like some kind of ominous premonition, or an instinctive uneasiness.

Sakura had experienced a similar feeling before when the fireworks had just invaded the paradise of the past.

However, as time passed, or as the distance between me and the fireworks shortened, that feeling of throbbing or uneasiness gradually disappeared.

But it was different here. As they got closer to the shrine, Sakura felt the throbbing and uneasiness becoming more and more intense.

It was as if a strong premonition was telling her not to go any further.

Ahead is the abyss of despair and the horror that he absolutely does not want to face.

It’s like a wanderer who has been away for many years is about to return to his hometown, feeling a bit homesick.

It was as if the desperate memories that had been forgotten were about to be recalled again.

However, under this strong sense of uneasiness, Ying also felt a vague sense of anticipation, as if there really was an important person waiting for her in front.

Fear and anxiety held her back, but expectation and desire drove her forward.

These two completely different and contradictory feelings are very divided and complicated, which has caused Sakura to be hesitant now.

"Don't worry, although it's not a happy ending, at least everyone will accept it in the end."

Just as Sakura was hesitating, Hanabi came back to her and held up Sakura's cold right hand that was tightly grasping the hilt of the sword with her warm hands.

When Hanabi's hands touched Sakura's right hand, she instinctively tightened her grip on the hilt of her sword and almost attacked directly.

But the warmth transmitted from Hua Huo's hand made her feel a little warm and dispelled the murderous intent at that moment.

She was clearly a Herrscher, and should have taken this opportunity to eliminate her.

But in the end, Sakura still loosened her right hand that was tightly gripping the hilt of the sword. She didn't know whether it was because of the ending that Hanabi said, or because of the warmth transmitted from her palm, which was different from the warmth of the Herrscher in the past.

Chronicles of the Past: Chapter 159: Sakura and Bell

"Sister, wait for me, don't run so fast."

Just as Hanabi's hands grasped Sakura's right hand, and warmth grew between them, a clear shout came from the slope of the shrine.

Hearing the voice on the slope that she would never forget, Sakura instinctively grabbed Hanabi's hand, turned sideways, and took Hanabi away from the slope area and hid in the nearby woods.

Not long after Sakura and Hanabi hid in the woods, a girl with the same cherry-colored hair appeared at the entrance of the slope where they were previously.

The girl was wearing an armpit-exposed witch costume that was clearly out of tune with the ancient architecture, and a miniskirt that only reached her thighs. Her pair of long legs in white silk stockings swayed in the breeze of the forest, attracting people's attention and making them linger on them unconsciously.

Of course, compared to the girl's dress, what is more eye-catching is her appearance. Pretty and beautiful is not enough to describe her beauty, but does this face look familiar?

Isn't this exactly the same as Sakura who was standing at the entrance just now?

At this moment, she was standing almost in the same place where Sakura was just now, except that Sakura was facing the shrine with her back facing outwards, while this girl was facing outwards with her back facing the shrine.

This girl and Sakura look like they were carved from the same mold. No one would believe them even if they were told they were not twins.

"Sister, I finally caught up. You ran so fast."

Before Sakura, who was hiding in the woods, could be shocked by the face that looked exactly like her own, the small figure that appeared immediately attracted her attention.

Although the small body looked more like an elf than a human, there was no doubt that it was his younger sister Ling.

It was not the similarity in appearance, nor the familiar voice that made Sakura confirm her identity, but the throbbing from her heart and the resonance from her soul the moment she saw that little figure that made Sakura sure that it was definitely her sister.

She would never admit her mistake. Anyone could admit their mistake, but her own sister, Ying, would never admit her mistake.

Because, in the past, Ling's existence was Sakura's only thing, and it was the motivation for Sakura to survive in such a cruel world.

"What's wrong? Big sister isn't leaving, is she?"

Floating beside the girl who looked exactly like Sakura at the entrance of the ramp, a small girl who looked like a personal spirit turned her head and looked around, asking.

Somehow, even though there was no one around, Ling felt like a familiar gaze was upon her. It was a truly familiar gaze, a kind of nostalgia, a kind of yearning, even though the girl didn't have many memories of the past.

"I felt like there was someone here just now. Hmm, maybe it was just my imagination. Let's go, Higyokumaru."

After standing there and pondering for a while, the girl named Yaesakura shook her head, called out to the elf girl Feiyumaru floating beside her, and continued to walk out.

"Okay, big sister. This time, please go slower and wait for me."

Flying beside Yae Sakura, Hiyamaru kissed Yae Sakura's cheek affectionately, and followed Yae Sakura away.

"bell……"

It was not until Yaezakura and Hiyomaru completely disappeared that Sakura came out from her hiding place in a somewhat dazed state.

"She is indeed your sister Ling. Although she has lost her memories of the past, her essence has not changed. She is the real Ling."

Following Sakura out of the woods where she was hiding, Hanabi's voice rang out beside her, confirming Sakura's understanding.

"Should we catch up and see? They've gone far away."

He withdrew his gaze from the direction where Yae Sakura left and looked at Sakura, who was dressed in a more capable and handsome style, different from Yae Sakura's shrine maiden costume, and asked with a smile.

"She...why did she become like this? What happened back then?"

Without chasing after the two girls' departing figures, Sakura collected herself a little, turned her head and looked at Hanabi beside her, her tone serious and stubborn.

The truth that other Yingjies have been hiding, and what happened in the past that they have always not wanted him to know.

"Are you ready to explore the past?"

Meeting Sakura's gaze, Hanabi asked softly.

As one of the Thirteen Heroes, Ying's strength is unquestionable, but in contrast, Ying's heart is not as strong as those of other heroes.

The girl named Sakura never became a warrior because of her strength.

It was for the sake of her sister, so that her sister could live happily, that Sakura forced herself to become strong, forced herself to do things she didn't want to do, and forced herself to be stained with blood.

Ying has never been strong enough, and her heart is even more fragile than her sister.

Only the obsession of protecting her sister drives her to fight, to be strong, and to shoulder the burden of saving the world.

However, in the end, she failed, whether it was saving the world or protecting her sister.

"Please...tell me."

Taking a deep breath, although Sakura was vaguely uneasy about her original body's past experiences, she still wanted to know what the final outcome was for her and her sister.

"That's a long story, if I had to summarize it in a simple sentence. Sakura, your sister is the chosen twelfth Herrscher, the Herrscher named Corrosion."

Meeting Sakura's persistent gaze, Hanabi spoke word for word, recounting the most important event in the previous civilization concerning Sakura and Ling.

Everything started when Ling was chosen to be the twelfth Herrscher, and everything ended when Ling became the twelfth Herrscher.

"Rin... is the Herrscher..."

Although she had prepared herself mentally, when Hanabi told her the truth, Sakura still couldn't bear it and staggered back two steps.

If Ling becomes a Herrscher, then I...

After hearing the news that Ling became the Herrscher, Sakura was able to imagine how her past self would have made decisions and how she would have acted.

My own death, my memories that were not synchronized, perhaps, that was the experience of betraying humanity and my companions...

Sakura has a very clear understanding of herself. She has never been a hero, and has never been a hero who fights against Honkai to save humanity and the world.

From the very beginning, the girl named Sakura chose this path, the only path that allowed them to move forward, just to be able to live happily with her sister.

Therefore, if Ling really becomes a Herrscher, Sakura herself cannot be sure whether she will stand on the side of humans or Ling at that time.

"Then she is..."

Although Sakura was devastated by the fact that Ling had become a Herrscher, she had just seen Ling who looked like an elf. This was the only thing that comforted Sakura. At least, Ling was still there.

Chronicles of the Past: Chapter 160: Pay with your flesh

"After the Herrscher of Corrosion appeared, he took control of the last of humanity's weapon systems and directly launched nuclear missiles to destroy the last few cities of humanity.

With your sacrifice, you entangled the Herrscher of Corrosion, and Dr. Mei sealed the Herrscher of Corrosion in a black box. Eventually, that black box crossed the boundaries of civilization and the long river of time and arrived in modern civilization.

By chance, this black box was brought to Yae Village by Kallen Kaslana, and that girl, who looks exactly like you, became the chosen body of the Herrscher of Corrosion.

Finally, with the efforts of Yae Sakura, Theresa, Kiana and others, the Herrscher was defeated and the Divine Key named Jizo Soul was created.

The part of the Herrscher that belonged to Ling, under the unique mechanism of the Stigmata space, transformed into what you just saw, into the elf girl named Hiyomaru."

In Sakura's silence, Hanabi simply told her the story of the past, the past was the story of Sakura and Suzu, and also the story of Kallen and Yae Sakura.

It is a coincidence and destiny that connects the story between the cherry blossoms of the previous civilization and the cherry blossoms of the present civilization in the long river of time.

From the time when Ling was detected to have the energy band to become a Herrscher, to the time when she was monitored by Mei in the name of protection, and afterwards, the sins committed by crazy humans under the influence of Aponian's commandments.

From the Herrscher Corruptor released by Suzu's death, to the destruction of humanity's last few cities, and beyond, Sakura has fulfilled her resolve and responsibility as a sister.

Everything, through Hanabi's narration, slowly formed a picture in Sakura's mind.

The two of them, like tourists enjoying the scenery, left the shrine and came to the ancient village, talking as they walked.

They walked across Takezakura Hill, crossed the Shiomi River, visited the Yae Shrine, visited the Sorata Bamboo Grove, passed by Yae Village, and finally arrived at the castle tower.

As she told this story that belonged to her, Ying's emotions fluctuated several times. At the most intense moment, she could not control her murderous intent and directly cleared a large open space in the bamboo forest in the empty courtyard.

In the past story, Ling's choice to accept imprisonment made Sakura worried.

She was looking forward to the choice of going to look for Ling on her own.

The rules that were originally imposed to prevent humans from giving up hope ended up being one of the causes of Ling's death, leaving Sakura angry, sad, and in pain.

The uncontrollable murderous intent temporarily interrupted the story told by Hanabi.

It was the lively image of the elf girl Hiyamaru whom I had met before, who happily called out "Big Sister" and supported Sakura from completely falling into the abyss of darkness.

Until the black box that sealed the Herrscher of Corrosion came to modern civilization.

Sakura is worried about the loneliness of Rin in the box, grips the hilt of her sword tightly to break the seal of the Herrscher, and has mixed feelings about Yae Sakura and Kallen working together to seal the Herrscher.

When Theresa and her companions finally defeated the Herrscher of Corrosion, and a new Suzu was born from the Herrscher's wreckage, the girl named Higyokumaru, Sakura breathed a long sigh of relief, a hint of relief showing on her complicated face.

No matter what happens, at least Ling is still alive and living a good life now, isn't she?

I've experienced so much pain, so much loneliness, things that I, as a sister, couldn't do.

But at least, now Feiyumaru no longer needs to worry about the collapse, no longer needs to worry about the bloodstains on his sister's clothes, and no longer needs to anxiously wait for his sister to come home.

Feiyumaru must be very happy now, even if he is only in the stigmata space.

No, it is precisely because in the Stigmata space, no matter how big the disaster in reality is, no matter whether Kevin can finally complete the Stigmata plan, it will not affect Hiyomaru's happy life.

"Thank you."

Standing at the highest point of the castle tower, looking down at the village, Sakura completely let down her guard towards Hanabi for the first time and thanked her sincerely.

No explanation was needed. After hearing this story that she had never experienced before, Sakura also understood the origin of the erosion power used by Hanabi.

That power originally belonged to Ling, and it was the culprit that caused Ling to go through such painful years and prevented the original body from always protecting her sister, causing all these disasters.

Sakura didn't mind Hanabi usurping the power of erosion. On the contrary, it was great that she didn't let this power continue to torture her sister. It was great that she could know her past experiences and her sister's ending.

"Don't be so polite to me. After all, everything has a price. I won't help you for free."

Holding Sakura's hand, Hanabi gently stroked the calluses on her fingertips with her fingers. Her smile was as beautiful as a flower, and her words were full of deep meaning.

"What do you want? I'm afraid I don't have anything on me to pay for it."

Sakura was not used to such close contact with others, so she instinctively wanted to pull her hand back, but she tried twice but failed. In the end, she let Hanabi hold her hand.

"If you can't pay, then pay with your body. Hanabi likes you very much, Sister Sakura."

Her eyes narrowed with laughter. Hua Huo was laughing like a little fox, and it was impossible to tell the true meaning of her words, whether they were true or a joke.

"..."

In response to Hanabi's words, Sakura fell silent, her face revealing a hint of confusion.

I don't know if he is worried about the so-called price of fireworks, or whether he should put his own thoughts into action.