In the video, the words of the Herrscher of the End just now... were completely normal to her at this moment.
However, to Kiana facing the End, those sarcastic and cruel words were like sharp blades, deeply piercing the heart of Raiden Mei.
She couldn't believe it. The girl who once cherished the dream of saving the world and protecting all living beings now spoke with such disregard for humanity.
This huge psychological gap, like a bolt from the blue, instantly shattered Raiden Mei's inner world. Pain and helplessness intertwined into a tight, impenetrable net, binding her tightly.
"Kiana, aren't you supposed to be protecting this world?!?!?"
"I will definitely stop you!!!"
Raiden Mei's words were as strong as an oath. Her eyes flashed with unwavering determination. As the words left her lips, dazzling purple lightning surrounded her, a sign of the Honkai energy boiling within her, gathering and expanding at an astonishing speed.
In her pupils, the mysterious Stigmata imprint slowly appeared, as if an ancient power passed down from the era of the primordial civilization was awakening.
At the same time, her left hand was enveloped in a powerful energy, gradually extending and deforming, eventually transforming into a pair of brilliant, dazzling flying wings - this was the "Herrscher Wings" carefully constructed from pure Honkai energy, symbolizing her complete entry into the posture of a Herrscher!
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In the video footage, Raiden Mei's awe-inspiring transformation left the audience speechless, with exclamations of surprise rising one after another.
[Honkai Impact 3rd Kiana] widened her eyes, muttering in disbelief: "The Mei in that world is actually a Herrscher?! This is unbelievable!"
[Honkai Impact 3rd Bronya] seemed relatively calm, saying softly: "In this world, aren't we also partners fighting side by side? Every world has its own unique aspects."
[Honkai Impact 3rd Raiden Mei] looked deep, gazing at her own image on the screen, her heart filled with complex emotions: "It seems that the me in that world found a way to coexist with the power of the Herrscher. This posture of control rather than being controlled is indeed different from Kiana in Honkai 2."
[Elysia] smiled gently, as if seeing through everything: "Yes, to harness the power of the Herrscher with humanity, this is the path to redemption we are pursuing."
[Honkai Impact 3rd Otto] stroked his chin, his eyes flashing with thoughtful light: "The concept of Herrscher weaponization is theoretically feasible. But in the face of something like 'End', this path is clearly fraught with thorns."
[Dr. MEI] muttered to himself, his eyes sparkling with curiosity and anticipation for the unknown: "The Herrscher of Thunder against the End... does this concept foreshadow some new possibilities?"
[Black Tower] spoke frankly, his tone tinged with a hint of regret: "From the current situation, the outcome of this battle seems to be a foregone conclusion. Raiden Mei's power is strong, but compared to the End, it's still a drop in the bucket."
[Starlit Kiana] pursed her lips, her eyes firm yet complex: "Although I don't want to admit it, reality is cruel. But we can't easily give up hope. Perhaps a turning point will come in the next instant."
[Honkai Impact 3rd Theresa]'s voice revealed a hint of despair: "Is there really... no hope left? Will this world really be swallowed by the End?"
[Aponia] spoke slowly, her voice like the still waters of a lake, calming the waves in everyone's hearts: "Miracles, while rare, have never truly left us. As long as there is light in the heart, hope will always exist."
Everyone prayed and hoped for the arrival of a miracle.
But this time, will the miracle really "come as promised"?
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Amidst the sighs and regrets of the audience, everyone's gaze once again focused on the screen, witnessing the shocking moment when Raiden Mei, in her anger and sorrow, transformed into the [Herrscher of Thunder]. The immense Honkai energy surged like a tempestuous storm.
However, in the face of all this, the expression of the End Kiana remained cold and resolute. She knew that as the [Herrscher of the End], her power was insurmountable compared to ordinary Herrschers. From the beginning, this battle was destined to be beyond Raiden Mei's ability to turn the tide.
In the eyes of the End Kiana, this confrontation was not triggered by her arrival of the [End], but rather the inevitable result of this world's own journey towards its end. She was simply a link in this cycle of destiny, an irresistible force.
But...
Even if completely corrupted by the [Honkai Will], in Kiana's eyes... Raiden Mei was still that special person.
Therefore, before the horn of battle was officially blown, she attempted to use words as a bridge to convey her wishes – hoping that Raiden Mei would give up this futile struggle.
"No use... you, can't, stop!
I will, follow, will, destroy... humanity..."
The Herrscher of the End knew the disparity in strength between herself and Raiden Mei. She hoped that Raiden Mei would understand this gap, making her realize the pointlessness and futility of this battle.
However, Raiden Mei was not unaware of the gap in strength. But to her, giving up was more desperate than facing it. She believed that as long as there was a glimmer of hope, she had to try, to fight.
One could say... she couldn't give up on Kiana!
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"Boom!" With a deafening roar, the battle officially began.
On the screen, purple and gold light intertwined, two top-tier Herrschers transformed into brilliant spheres of light, engaging in a battle for the ages on the planet. Their speed and strength were beyond imagination. Every collision was accompanied by earth-shattering roars. The surrounding scenery was instantly reduced to nothingness, as if the entire world was trembling for their fight.
As the battle escalated, the battlefield gradually extended from the surface of the Earth to the vast expanse of space.
Here, free from the constraints of terrain, the two Herrschers were able to unleash their power and speed to the fullest, engaging in a cosmic showdown.
However, in this clash of power and will, the advantage of the Herrscher of the End became increasingly apparent. Her strength seemed endless, with each attack capable of driving Raiden Mei to the brink of danger.
Despite this, Raiden Mei did not give up. With her incredible perseverance and desire for victory, she kept fighting the Herrscher of the End.
Unfortunately... when the Herrscher of the End truly got serious, all resistance seemed insignificant.
Her power, like a raging flood, surged forward, drowning all of Raiden Mei's efforts in endless darkness...