A journey of Shadowverse and Honkai Impact 3rd

She removed the spell that confused the light and shadow, and walked over to speak cheerfully. In the priest's eyes, the girl was undoubtedly gloating, and her words were full of joyful curiosity.

"There's nothing much to say. But Sera, you just came back now. Did you encounter any problems?"

By avoiding the topic and changing it, the priest's successive questions were answered by Serra.

"Nothing wrong. I just took a break outside and looked at the scenery after rescuing some families in need."

"Well, I think no one has discovered it. It's a good thing to use your strength to help people, but you're not old enough to take responsibility."

"People should always be happy when they should be happy, otherwise when you look back on it later, you won't have the chance to make up for it."

As someone who has experienced it, the unmarried priest spoke eloquently about the sadness of time, while Serra listened attentively to the priest's teachings, and saw in him an ordinary yet beautiful heart.

"Oh, I forgot to tell you before, but this was unexpected. I didn't expect them to be so fast."

"We still have some time, so I'll tell you about this, Sera. This has been a difficult emotional experience to explain."

78. Before departure

Mr. Capton's encounter with Miss Chloe is quite ordinary.

For a talented mechanic and a talented Valkyrie, the emergence of emotional signs in a place where high-quality male resources are scarce may only require a casual glance.

It started out so confusingly that I didn't know where to begin, but the ending was surprisingly similar to others.

That is separation. Before the relationship entered the grave of marriage, someone took the initiative to apply for retirement and left the front line filled with blood and tears.

Although the young technician had never seen the blood and ugly corpses on the battlefield, he was gone.

After going around in circles, he did many jobs under the organization's arrangement, and then even left his knowledge of mechanics behind. He ran to a small place and became an incompetent priest, preaching the Lord's gospel in a clumsy way.

But is that really lame?

Sera listened quietly, but had different ideas about the person's views. Fortunately, as the priest continued to speak, the strange deviation of a novice disappeared without a trace, and was replaced by a mature and easygoing manner.

It is hard to say which is the main thing: the Lord's gospel or human happiness. But it is undeniable that when he sees the smiles on other people's faces that come from the heart, the light in his heart becomes particularly fulfilled, filling the missing piece of his heart that he had lost on the front line.

"So, it seems you're not really against Miss Chloe?"

He listened to all the life experiences that the girl was reminiscing about, but he kept focusing on one point. When Sera opened her mouth, Father Capton, who was having a headache, knew what the girl meant.

How come Sera is also doing the matchmaking work?

Older unmarried men are very troubled by this.

"So, Sera, what you're thinking is for me to be frank?"

Smiling helplessly and leaning back on the sturdy chair, Father Capton wondered why the people around him couldn't just let him, an old man who was used to being single, off.

"If that works, that would be great."

He showed a little longing look, and then happily promoted the help he could provide in terms of atmosphere. Sera knew that as long as the atmosphere was right, nothing would be a problem.

"I can handle the lighting, the breeze, and everything else. If you'd like, Father, I can even prepare a few small props to ensure the room remains warm even though the power is out."

"Why are you all like this?"

Unable to hold back the smile on his face, his true helplessness was revealed. The priest, who was broken into pieces, rubbed his temples for a while, then pinched the cross pendant on his chest, and suddenly felt a chill.

"Because it's quite interesting. I'm afraid there will never be another opportunity like this again!"

"After all, that older sister just said, 'Some things, regardless of the outcome, at least have an ending.'"

He encouraged Father Capton to face his own historical problems, but the suggestion of considering the situation for others was obviously not adopted for the time being, so Sera regretfully talked about his own affairs.

In the candlelit office, the flickering light seems to be performing an intermittent dance, making people's faces and expressions appear and disappear, with an elusive sense of mystery.

The conversation in the daily atmosphere, which was not affected by the environment before, seemed warm and distressed, but when Serra expressed the fact that she wanted to say goodbye in the same tone, the priest's face changed.

The distress and dejection melted away like ice and snow under the passionate emotions, but were then covered by thick frost, which made the words of inquiry stop in the throat.

The words that came out afterwards only expressed his helplessness towards her decision and his remaining enthusiasm.

"Have you decided where to go?"

"No, but I'm definitely staying away from town."

"We'll be heading to town later, right? Have you prepared any money? If not, I have a bank card here..."

The push-and-pull sounds of the drawers were very obvious, but the sound of rummaging did not last long. The bank card was placed in a conspicuous place where he would not forget it. After all, it was specially prepared after the conversation with Sera. Naturally, the priest would not lose sight of it.

"Oh, no, no, I can handle the money myself."

Sera waved her hand in surprise, but it was difficult to stop the priest's resolute action. After a while, the soft touch of the bank card took root in the girl's hand, and she could no longer retreat.

And then, just like the previous persuasion, Sera, who had changed her identity, was not only asked a lot of questions by Father Capton, but also had a lot of things forced upon her.

Needless to say, there were bags of food, bedding and tents for traveling, and a marked map, which provided Sera with a rich basis for her choice.

Why does it feel like the goodbye we agreed on now has the subtle feeling of a parent giving instructions to their child before going on a long journey?

"Let me think about what else you need."

A large bag was taken out from under the desk. After handing it over, the priest did not forget to replenish it. His face, which was dimmed by the candlelight, was still kind at this moment, but it made Sera a little overwhelmed.

"Father, if there's more, I can't carry it."

That being said, weight is actually not a problem in the face of magic, but even if the travel backpack is a small style, it is already too big compared to the girl's height. If she carries it on her back, most people will probably just see it as a walking bag.

"..."

The priest stopped thinking, not only because of Sera's words, but also because if he continued thinking, there would be no results.

There are only so many equipments needed for outdoor activities in winter, and the girl can probably use magic to replace some minor things herself, without the need to use any equipment.

"Sera." The tone of the voice calling her name was a little melancholy. Realizing that tonight might be the girl's last time in the orphanage, the priest couldn't help but have complicated thoughts.

After giving instructions and providing supplies, he seemed to have nothing more to say.

"By the way, Mr. Priest, the strange space I found in the forest before should have moved to another place now. There is no need to worry for the time being."

"But after that, you should look for the Valkyrie nearby. I'll be far away by then anyway."

Sera smiled and felt inexplicably relieved. She picked up the backpack given by the priest. With the help of her enhanced physical strength and the fresh air, the girl grabbed the backpack that was half her size. Then she asked the priest for drawing paper and paintbrushes, and left the office with light steps.

On this last night, she planned to leave some commemorative items for her friends to say goodbye to these lovely people.

Mana's fireworks ignited in the room. The girl picked up the paintbrush, rubbed her fingertips across the not-so-smooth paper, and then began her painting.

She once thought about leaving a farewell card, but she felt that words could not express all her emotions. So, she changed her mind and decided to express the emotions that words could not express with the brushstrokes.

Dots of green make up a corner of the forest, and the unreal fantasy scene in memory slowly becomes reality.

Fairies, fireflies, magical flowers, fantasy trees...all the fantastical things in the universe are a yearning for beauty, like a dream world.

Speaking of which, when I wrote the first draft of this book, the outline in my mind was the present era and the previous era of Honkai. At that time, the cheat code was not about exploration, but about drawing cards.

Later, I suddenly had an idea and created a whole world of exploration. The cheat code that draws strength from friendship, life and even destiny led to the current deck exploration mode, a real multiverse world constructed with many Shadowverse elements.

From my personal point of view, this mode is really great. It can not only write about the growth of the protagonist, but also write about a completely different world style, thus involving the magnificent fantasy of Shadowverse.

Shadowverse’s seventh anniversary is approaching, and the benefits of the Chinese server are beyond words. In this period of time when it is about to be put on the shelves, I hope that Shadowverse will become better (when will the prison chess mode be released), and I also thank everyone for their continued support.

Well, since I don’t have any drafts saved, I’ll update them immediately. Let’s challenge myself to post 10,000 a day, QWQ.

79. Heading towards the outside world

The snowstorm gradually subsided.

Over a period of days, the violent natural disaster brought immeasurable losses to the town, including low temperatures, power outages, and inability to travel. However, the residents finally survived until the end.

A rattling sound was heard beside the road, and special rescue machinery drove into the snow-covered town. The machines, which were much more powerful than the residents, emitted a dull low roar with the help of their oil-consuming engines. With just a light push, the fortress made of ice and snow collapsed and was swept aside like fallen leaves.

Blue eyes, short silver hair, and a nimble figure possess a strength that cannot be underestimated. Compared with machines, it seems that the work efficiency of one person is the sum of dozens of strong men.

Chloe Kaslana, looks like a relative of Sera.

"I finally cleared the path in front of the door, thanks to you, Chloe."

Wearing a scarf and a cotton hat, the priest walked towards the Valkyrie fully armed. With a grateful look on his face, he handed over a thermos bottle filled with warm water.

"I thought you were going to avoid me forever."

She raised the snow shovel with her right hand as skillfully as if wielding a weapon, and looked at the no longer young man with surprise in her blue eyes. Chloe smiled, wiped her hands first, and then took the thermos he handed her.

“Everything is changing.”

Sighing in front of the orphanage where snow was drifting, the priest stared at Chloe, who was also no longer young, and suddenly felt that the blade of time was so ruthless. In just a few years, a young girl could grow into a majestic A-level Valkyrie.

"So, are you interested in some company, old friend?"

In the snowy winter sunshine, the Kaslana girl spoke with a smile, her willow-shaped eyebrows stretched out in a refreshing manner, with a hidden joy.

"We're all not young anymore, and no one wants us, so we just have to make do with each other. How about this, isn't it a good idea?"

Coughing, Capton asked with a puzzled look, surprised by Chloe's blunt words.

"Who taught you this? Weren't you like this before?"

"What do you care? I learned it on my own and it's not good enough!"

As she was being angry, she suddenly burst into laughter. Chloe Kaslana looked around at the sparse crowd around her and suddenly hugged him. Her generous and enthusiastic attitude made the team members who were secretly following her stare in amazement.

"Captain A is up!"

The story that happened in the small town is still going on, but the girl named Sera has already left the not-so-famous town, and is moving towards the outside of the town, confused but determined.

What confused her was that she didn't know where she would end up, a home where she could find peace of mind, but what made her determined was her clear goal.

Honkai energy will follow one's actions, and if it stays in one place for a long time in reality, it will bring unbearable disasters to others. But if one is in a barrier, or in a subspace or other dimension that borders reality, will the accumulation of Honkai energy still occur?

In the frosty forest, the road surface covered with ice chips and dead branches is white with black. Looking into the distance, the area without any human habitation is full of brown and black trees. The occasional sound of falling snow is the loudest sound here.

The girl was cold and distressed, her body was frozen, and she was silent. She was leaning on a simple wooden stick and carrying a large bag that did not match her body size. There were faint footprints here and there, and the discontinuity was caused by space teleportation.

According to the calendar, it is now approaching February, which is the transition time from winter to spring. Unfortunately, there are still few animals that dare to go out in the cold, otherwise Sera would like to find some small animals to keep her company.

There is no need to consider one's own survival and safety, so social needs are very important to people. As a puppeteer who has studied for a period of time, Sera naturally thought of a puppet with a mind, but it cannot be the silly type like Mr. Orange.

Because, next, she planned to build a home of her own, a place that was as kind and embracing as a forest to all living things.

This is a delicate job and cannot be assigned to Mr. Orange, who has served as a partner in many adventures. After all, Sera has always felt that the most suitable position for Mr. Orange would be security guard.

Walking aimlessly, exploring the surrounding terrain through various sensory methods, Sera sighed in her heart when she did not find any buildings such as ranger's cabin and hunter's cabin.

I have to sleep in the wilderness again. My life is so miserable.

She found a vacant space, put down her backpack, and stood there blankly for a long time before the independent girl came to her senses. She tapped the snow a few times with the Green Bud Staff, and the rushing mana quickly formed a magic circle of alchemy. The secret code flashing with spiritual light suddenly shone brightly, representing the beginning of alchemy.

The result was a crooked snow golem, only slightly taller than Sera. Its strange appearance made it look like the product of a manufacturer who had cut corners. Even a snowman made by a child looked realistic in comparison to it.

There was a mechanical coldness in the dark eyes, and the body activated by mana moved east and west. Its function as a golem was very unsatisfactory. In the past few days, Sera's creations in reality were basically this strange thing.

Without a mind and lacking in functions, it can't even serve as a temporary helper. However, if it is used as an experimental result, it can indeed promote Sera's understanding of Honkai energy.

She could tell how much Honkai energy was contained in the white snow that made up the golem's body by looking at its performance, and by calculating the time it took for the golem to be destroyed, she could roughly get some quantitative data.

That is, when a certain amount of mana is used, the time that the refined golem can last in an environment with a certain concentration of Honkai energy will be determined.

“I always feel like there’s still a long way to go.”

She let the refined Snow Golem be in charge of guarding, took out the horizontally hanging tent from the big bag, and began to build today's position. With her skillful movements, a decent tent was built, providing her with the opportunity to punch in for work.

As the witch of the earth and the spokesperson of the earth in the forest, whether to go to the forest is no longer a question of studying, but has become a reality of work.

Building the connection between the ground and underground is not simple, because to be precise, the underground refers to a newly born area similar to the underworld, where life circulates and thoughts flow.