There was silence in the live broadcast room. Everyone stared blankly at the animated PV, unable to speak for a long time.
They were all deeply shocked.
Even though this PV wasn't as action-packed as the animated short film, nor filled with twists and turns, it perfectly captured the past and future of Durandal.
She didn't cling to the happiness of the past, knowing that the future was the path she wished to carve out.
Those cherished memories were hidden in every corner of her heart, transforming into the strength that propelled her forward.
After a long pause, Elysia finally spoke, her red eyes brimming with tears as her voice trembled.
"...Su Mu, can you bring me a pack of tissues?"
She had tried to hold back but couldn't endure the emotional weight of the PV.
As long as one was a Honkai Impact 3 player, there was no way to withstand this kind of heartfelt narrative.
Seeing the happy life of Kiana, Siegfried, and Cecilia during Kiana's childhood, and watching their dreams intersect with their current struggles—it was deeply moving, beyond words.
Tears became the best response to this story.
"Didn't you say you wouldn't cry?" Su Mu teased, glancing at her with a smirk.
"I was talking about Otto! I'm not crying because of Otto."
Elysia glared at Su Mu, her cheeks flushed.
"You're terrible, Su Mu! You did this on purpose, didn't you? You deliberately showed us the happy memories of Durandal, Siegfried, and Cecilia's family. Do you know how much this hurts us?"
"What's wrong with this plot? Isn't it sweet and happy enough?"
Su Mu spread his hands nonchalantly, his tone confident.
"Why does it feel like I wrote something dark and cruel instead?"
"Well…"
Elysia was at a loss for words.
Indeed, the plot was sweet and joyful. Just hearing little Kiana's innocent voice calling her mother could bring anyone to tears.
But it was precisely because this plot was so heartwarming that it made the audience's hearts ache even more.
"Waaaah!"
Predictably, the emotional floodgates burst open, and the viewers wept openly.
"Although Durandal has forgotten many things, she hasn't forgotten her original intentions. She fulfilled her childhood dream and saved the world."
Rita's tone was filled with happiness.
"Sigh… If it weren't for Otto…" Sakura lamented, her expression darkening as she shook her head.
Durandal and her loved ones could have had a happy family life. Even Sakura herself could have grown up in a peaceful world. Yet Otto's actions had shattered everything.
["Damn it, Otto! You ruined this family! You deserve every bit of pain coming your way! I want to kill you a thousand times over, and it still wouldn't be enough!"]
["What I want most now is for Durandal and Kiana to reunite. One has inherited Kaslana's bloodline, and the other has inherited Kaslana's name. But no matter what, they both embody the Kaslana will."]
["I thought the recent chapters were a letdown and that Otto had turned over a new leaf. But nope, the villain is back in full force."]
["Durandal's white-haired highlights are so beautiful! And her horse, Krishna, is amazing. Isn't Krishna usually a girl's name?"]
["If Durandal rides Krishna to take down Otto, I swear this will be the best arc in Honkai Impact III."]
The viewers in the live broadcast room slowly recovered from their initial shock and began typing their thoughts into the chat.
"Su Mu, why do I feel like Krishna, the horse awakened from Durandal's stigmata, has a similar origin to Seele's heavily armored bunny?"
Eden asked curiously, her sharp observation catching everyone's attention.
In fact, not only Eden but some players had also noticed the parallels. The structure of Durandal's Krishna and Seele's heavily armed bunny seemed oddly similar, right down to their direct availability and naming conventions.
Durandal awakened her stigmata, and Krishna appeared as a manifestation of that power. But what about Seele's bunny? Could Seele also be a Stigma Awakener?
"Well, you'll find out later. I can only say there's indeed a secret about Seele."
Su Mu's casual tone belied his surprise at how quickly Eden connected the dots. While he couldn't spoil the details now, he silently encouraged fans to speculate.
Durandal, having awakened her stigmata, confronted the Imaginary Divine Skeleton. She completed the final trial, causing the cold will of the stigmata to dissipate, leaving behind fragments of a replaced consciousness—Siegfried's.
Because Durandal passed the trial, Siegfried's consciousness would return, though for him, it was merely a dream.
Even so, Siegfried could still help Durandal in one last way.
The puppet, acting as Siegfried's voice, opened a one-way channel of information. Though limited, it allowed Durandal to see her biological father for the first time.
What awaited her was the image of a hero—imprisoned, lonely, and full of remorse.
["Cecilia… Kiana… why are you smiling at me? I'm the one who caused your deaths…"]
In the background, melancholic music played as Siegfried's self-recriminations echoed. He had been haunted by guilt, his dreams consumed by repeated memories of loss.
["No, Mr. Siegfried! Your biological daughter… she's still alive! She's here!"]
Durandal cried out with all her strength, her voice trembling with emotion.
Though she knew he couldn't hear her, she made a silent vow. Someday, she would ensure he understood that one of his life's greatest regrets was simply a cruel twist of fate.
Siegfried had held on despite the curse, maintaining his willpower through sheer determination. He remained steadfast, longing for the day he could reunite with his child and assure her that he was fine.
"Sigh… Siegfried has had it so hard, just like Kevin. Why did they have to imprison him?"
Elysia wiped her tears, her voice tinged with anger.
Siegfried's life had been one of endless hardship. His family was torn apart, and now he was locked away by Kevin, unable to reunite with the daughter who desperately needed him.
"Maybe Kevin wanted to save Siegfried's life?"
Sakura suggested thoughtfully.
"If the World Serpent launched the Stigma Project, Siegfried would never agree. Since he would inevitably oppose them, Kevin might have thought it better to imprison him. At least this way, Siegfried could survive."
"Hiss… That makes sense." Pardofelis inhaled sharply.
The more they thought about it, the more plausible it seemed.
Siegfried's character would compel him to charge into danger. Without the Heavenly Fire Holy Judge, he could easily lose his life. Kevin's actions, though harsh, might have been the only way to protect him.
"Did Kevin really think that way? Then I've been blaming him wrongly!"
Elysia blinked in surprise, scratching her head in embarrassment.
"Even if his intentions were good, Kevin overlooked Siegfried's resolve as a father," Eden added.
"No father would stand idly by while his children risk their lives outside."
"Sigh… Let's hope Durandal and Kiana can rescue Siegfried soon. A family reunion is long overdue."
"It's okay. I believe Lady Durandal will accomplish what she set out to do," Rita said confidently.
Her unwavering faith in Durandal shone through her words.
The puppet that served as Siegfried's link to Durandal disappeared, leaving behind a photo—a token weathered by time yet miraculously pristine.
["No matter what, I will find you with Kiana—our father."]
Durandal clutched the photo close to her heart, making a solemn vow. The determination in her voice reflected her unyielding will.
As she prepared to return, Rita's message came through. After exchanging critical information, Durandal exited the imaginary number space and returned to the real world.
Upon her return, the scene shifted to the church. Durandal gently embraced Theresa's petite frame, her presence as steady as the melody of Amazing Grace. Drawing upon the zero-rated power of Black Abyss White Flower, she healed Theresa's depleted body.
Seele, standing nearby, was mesmerized by the serene yet powerful display.
Durandal split the Black Abyss White Flower into two, handing the white flower to Seele to continue treating Theresa. Then, without hesitation, she turned and began her journey toward the church to confront Otto.
But before she could proceed, an unexpected figure appeared before her.
Kiana.
Durandal's heart stirred as she gazed at the white-haired girl. The emotions she felt were a mix of joy and complexity. Despite the overwhelming urge to reveal their connection, she chose silence.
Now was not the time.
With the enemy still at large, Durandal decided to keep her identity hidden. Burdening Kiana with such knowledge at this critical moment might sow unnecessary guilt or doubt. Instead, she chose to fight by her sister's side, united in purpose.
"Yes! A sister tag team!"
Elysia was practically bouncing with excitement. Though it was disappointing that Durandal didn't reveal her identity to Kiana, everyone understood her reasoning.
"But can the two of them really stand against Otto?"
Sakura voiced her concern, her expression serious.
"Even if Otto intends for them to stop him, it doesn't mean he won't put up a fight. Who knows how much power he's accumulated?" Pardofelis added nervously.
"And where is Mei? Isn't it time for her to step in? Su Mu, did you forget about her?"
Elysia's tone was a mix of teasing and accusation as she turned to Su Mu.
Su Mu coughed awkwardly. "Don't worry. Mei will show up soon."
Though everyone laughed at his flustered response, they couldn't deny their anticipation. Mei's absence felt conspicuous, especially with the decisive battle looming.
The live broadcast chat exploded with speculation and excitement.
[Good guy, Seele's officially the team's nurse now. She even got the white flower! Logistics worker unlocked.]
[Durandal really thinks she can tackle the next battle with just Black Abyss? Is this a raid without a healer?]
[I'm ready for Kiana and Durandal to beat Otto to a pulp. Please, give us a dramatic HP bar and a climactic showdown!]
[Otto owes these sisters everything. The time for payback is now.]
One comment in particular stood out:
[Hey, don't Kiana and Durandal feel oddly compatible now?]
[They're sisters! Of course, they match perfectly. Wait… genetically speaking, Kiana's DNA is from Durandal and Sirin, right? So… does that mean Durandal is technically Kiana's mother?]
[Grass! Turning sisters into mother and daughter? My eyes can't unsee this comment!]
The barrage left the room in stitches. Elysia, in particular, was laughing so hard she nearly collapsed onto Su Mu, who pushed her away in mock disgust.
Pardofelis and Rita couldn't help but chuckle at the absurdity of the comment.
At the door leading to the church, Kiana confirmed her will to be an enemy of Otto to Durandal for the last time.
And Durandal also succeeded in making Kiana trust her through a heartfelt speech of justice.
After a high-five representing team spirit, the two walked into the church and saw a void crack inside.
Kiana could feel that Otto was behind the crack, and she could only try to open the crack with the power of Herrscher of the Void.
However, the trauma caused by the restraint affected her performance at this moment. Even if Kiana endured the pain and activated Taixu Sword Qi, she was still a little behind.
And at this critical moment, Mei's voice suddenly sounded in Kiana's heart.
[ "Hold on, Kiana. There's still a little more to do before I can help you." ]
[ "You ... Mei?" ]
Regarding Mei's sudden voice, not only Kiana was confused, but everyone in the live broadcast room was also confused.
Although they had expected what might happen to Mei, they never expected that before Mei's people arrived, a voice suddenly came out, which still sounded in Kiana's heart.
How? Mei went to World Snake to study for several months and has already learned how to use electromagnetic waves to make calls?
With doubts, everyone continued to look down.
The time returned to fifteen minutes ago. Mei, who was obsessed with the paradise of the past, finally knew about Otto's plan from the outside world. She wanted to help Kiana, but now it was too late.
So under Mei's threat, Kevin gave her a chance and brought her to the Quantum Sea.
Then time returned to the present. In the familiar mental space, Kiana noticed Mei's aura, and she began to run forward desperately.
And in the process, fragments of past memories stabbed at her like knives.
[ "Mei! If Mei is here, it is equivalent to having the strength of a hundred people!" ]
[ "Stop joking, I won't let you go to World Snake!!" ]
[ "As for Mei, I don't think you need to worry. She is a kind child, and this will not change." ]
Kiana didn't know why she suddenly remembered the past, but now it seems that when she was in Changkong City, she might have had hundreds of ways to keep Mei, so that Mei wouldn't be sad.
"Mei ... Himeko ... Uh-huh ..."
Elysia suddenly showed a sad expression.
She thought that after watching "Xinyan Yongran" dozens of times, she had developed resistance to the previous knives, but she didn't expect that when she heard the familiar words "With Mei here, it is equivalent to having the strength of a hundred people," she still had some defenses.
Then the battle on the rooftop with Mei, and the farewell to Himeko ... These seemed to have passed for a long time, but they seemed like stories that happened just yesterday. It once again made her dream back to the beginning, and she tasted the taste of another kind of knife.
[ "I see, Mei is going to help Kiana through the Quantum Sea? But how did she do it?" ]
Sakura said with some confusion.
[ "Yeah, it's impossible for Mei to open a portal to the Quantum Sea here, right?" ]
Pardofelis also expressed her confusion.
The main reason is that Kiana is going to have a decisive battle with Durandal to find Otto. You, Mei, have only come online now, and the people haven't arrived yet. You said you want to help Kiana from a distance. How can you help?
[ "Maybe ... Mei is here to serve as a power bank for Kiana, not sure?" ]
SP for others on the battlefield, and couldn't help but make a joke.
Hearing this, Su Mu couldn't help but raise his eyebrows and glanced at Elysia strangely.
Unexpectedly, she was fooled this time. It seems that my love, Ellie, has finally evolved?
[ "The power bank is too much ... isn't it an official breast bud?" ]
Pardofelis complained.
Originally, Mei's ghost armor character was jokingly called a power bank by players. Now if Kiana is also charged in the game plot, then even Leilu will really become a power bank.
However, Yanlu is a character with special abilities, and he can get the SP bonus from Leilu, so there is nothing wrong with him.
[ "But what the players guessed before was correct. World Snake has a tacit attitude towards Otto's plan and is even happy to see it." ]
Rita said quietly,
[ "It seems that Kevin is now willing to do whatever it takes to defeat Honkai. Even humanity itself doesn't matter anymore." ]
[ "What a pity. I thought maybe I could see Boss Kevin take action to suppress Otto." ]
Pardofelis clicked her tongue regretfully.
Later, when Kiana walked into the radiant door, she finally saw that familiar figure again.
Mei told her that this is the depth of the Herrscher's core, the place where their spirits can communicate with each other.
Kiana even thought she was dreaming.
Although they had only been separated for a few months, she felt like she hadn't seen Mei for a long time.
[ "Why didn't you tell me in advance?" ]
Kiana adjusted her mood and greeted Mei in as light a tone as possible, just like they had done before.
[ "...You're not wearing that coat." ]
[ "Um?" ]
[ "You said you would always wear it from now on." ]
[ "Ah, this ..." ]
[ "Haha, just kidding." ]
Mei chuckled. This familiar conversation was as if they had never left each other. But in fact, there was still a rift between them, but they were avoiding mentioning it at this time.
Mei told her that this was originally a space created by Honkai Will, but now she was using it to call Kiana.
And now, when Kiana is about to go to the final battle, she will selflessly dedicate her strength to her.
[ "No matter how many times you lose your weapon, I will recast it for you." ]
[ "....Thank you, Mei." ]
[ "Don't lose, Kiana." ]
[ "Of course. After all, if Mei is here, it is equivalent to having the strength of a hundred people." ]
[ "Heh ... Okay, then you can feel the power of a hundred people." ]
The conquering thunder and lightning fell from the sky, and the eternal flame burned blazingly again. With the power given by Mei, Kiana raised her hands high, and the Xinyan sword once again bloomed with dazzling fire in her hands.
[ "Now! One knife - cut off!" ]
The flames opened the crack, and Kiana and Durandal jumped in without hesitation.
[ Holy shit, shit, shit! Kiana and Mei can finally talk to each other! I've been waiting for more than a year! ]
[ The old captain of Honkai Impact 3 was really a little overwhelmed when he saw this scene. The familiar lines and the familiar dialogue made me feel like I was dreaming back to St. Freya Academy ... But unfortunately, nothing can go back to the past. ]
[ Woo woo woo ... sweet, so sweet! Sure enough, Qiyatang is the sweetest official CP! ]
[ Tears, it turns out that Mei is still the gentle Mei. Although she is usually very cold, she is still so gentle when facing Kiana. ]
[ Just because of the words 'No matter how many times you lose the weapon, I will reforge it for you,' Qiya CP will be locked up for the rest of her life, okay? The Fu Qi Party, Bronya Le, and Yali Party all get out of here! ]
After seeing the plot of Kiana for more than ten chapters, she finally met Mei again. Even if it was just the consciousness in the will space, countless players in the live broadcast room were filled with tears of excitement.
Especially this plot is so sweet!
Qi Ya's candy was distributed!
Which captain can withstand this?
"After so long, the two people who were separated due to various accidents finally came together again. It was really not easy."
In Senti's live broadcast room, Cheng Lixue couldn't help but sigh with emotion.
She could understand the excitement of meeting again after not seeing each other for a long time.
However, Kiana and Mei have restrained this very well. After all, they are no longer the carefree Valkyrie they were at St. Freya Academy.
Kiana no longer yelled as excitedly as before, asking Mei to come back, and Mei no longer put on the mask of the Thunder Queen to ask Kiana not to put herself in danger again.
During the period of separation, as Kiana said, there are hundreds of ways for her to let the original Mei stay.
Because they have matured and become able to understand others.
Therefore, they also believe that no matter how long they are separated or how far apart they are, the connection that maintains them will never be broken.
[ "Wouldn't it be enough to do this earlier? There was nothing wrong between them in the first place, but they had to create the most troublesome situation." ]
Senti curled her lips and said indifferently.
In her opinion, Kiana and Mei are best friends. Even if there were any conflicts in the past, wouldn't it be over if they speak clearly and then apologize when they should and admit their mistakes when they should?
[ "Despite this, they have not completely let go of the original incident. The battle on the rooftop is still a scar in their hearts." ]
Fu Hua pushed up his glasses and said with an experienced tone,
[ "It's just that the current emergency situation leaves them no time to say more." ]
[ "Master, how did you know?" ]
Xiao Lizi asked curiously. After all, in her opinion, the relationship between Kiana and Mei was no different from before. They still talked like good friends. It was as if nothing had happened. It was just right. A wave of sugar.
[ "Intuition, because I think if they really let go of that matter, they wouldn't all have a tacit understanding not to mention the matter of Changkong City, and when giving flowers to Himeko, Mei didn't have to wait until late at night to go alone. Come." ]
[ "It's really troublesome, so sometimes I really can't figure it out. Why do they have to make it so complicated when it's obviously a very simple thing? Just like the Riddler in The Land of the Past who doesn't talk well." ]
Senti complained angrily.
If it were her, she would say she hated her when she hated her, she would say she liked her if she liked her, and she would express her anger when she was angry. Why must she hide all her emotions? Aren't you tired of living like this?
[ "Although that's true ... but humans are often complex creatures." ]
Cheng Lixue looked at Senti lovingly, then smiled and said,
[ "If everyone can be as frank as Second Master, it will indeed reduce a lot of misunderstandings and troubles." ]
[ "That's it!" ]
Kiana and Durandal officially entered the imaginary number space where Otto is located.
The game starts with an intense parkour mode.
The player will control Durandal, who is riding Krishna, to run on the long road and rush to the direction of Otto.
After a series of small games, the two finally arrived at the holy church, and Otto had been waiting here for a long time.
Then, in front of everyone, Otto finally demonstrated the power of his 'false god.'
Black wings spread out behind him, imaginary arms tore apart the space, and the ring behind his head continuously released the power of the pseudo-god outwards.
At this moment, the false god Otto ascends to heaven!
[ "Is this Otto's new attitude after gaining power? Sure enough, it's not just the power that restrains the Herrscher ... but he actually takes the name of a false god ..." ]
Seeing Otto showing his divine posture in the game, although they had expected it, Senti and others couldn't help but be surprised.
After all, Otto has always given people the impression of being a scheming old fox who uses his ingenuity to scheme against everyone, but now he has shown great power, which I have to say is indeed somewhat novel.
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