Beyond the screen, within the headquarters of the former civilization’s Fire Moth, the silence was gently shattered by the conversation of the young girls in the video.
The Herrschers sat together, their faces bearing expressions of disbelief and astonishment.
Although they had already suspected that Elysia was a Herrscher, they had no knowledge of her authority… The Herrschers were completely clueless.
At this moment, as the future children delved deeper into their analysis, the truth of the Origin Herrscher’s authority gradually surfaced, leaving the Herrschers speechless with shock.
Padron, the girl who was always full of curiosity and imagination, couldn’t hide her excitement: “So Elysia’s authority is so extraordinary! This… this means that with it, we can be invincible, and we can achieve any wish, right?”
As the cat girl was brimming with excitement, Eden spoke with her usual composure and wisdom. Her voice was gentle and mature.
“Little Padron… That’s too optimistic… Every wish comes with a price.
And… the children in the video.
Their wishes haven’t truly been fulfilled.
It’s more accurate to say… their hearts held a yearning… and so, the Origin’s authority guided them towards a path where their wishes could be fulfilled.
Therefore… we are ultimately the ones fulfilling our own wishes, not the Origin’s authority.”
Elysia: “Mhm~~ As expected of Eden, you’re really accurate with your interpretation.”
Aponia: “So… does the Origin’s authority truly guide yearning into reality?”
Elysia: “I don’t know~~ Even for my own authority, Little Elysia doesn’t understand it very well either~~”
She truly lives up to her reputation as one of Honkai’s “bad women.”
Even at this point… Elysia still pretends to be mysterious, hiding the truth about her authority.
Of course… it’s also possible that… she herself is truly unsure of the truth behind her authority.
…
The scene refocused on the video, where the young girls’ discussion about the Origin Herrscher’s authority was in full swing. However, it reached a temporary peak before being interrupted by a sudden event.
“Boom!” A deafening roar, like thunder, instantly broke the existing tranquility. The figures of Raiden Mei, Bronya, and the Herrscher of Knowledge vanished in the blink of an eye, as if swallowed by an invisible force, leaving only emptiness and silence behind, leaving Kiana alone in this eerie “subway station.”
However, despite being in a desperate situation, Kiana’s heart was not filled with despair. Thanks to the previous connection they had established through their synchronized consciousness, an inexplicable bond still existed between her and her companions.
This connection, like an invisible thread, bound them together, allowing them to sense each other’s presence and power even across different spaces.
“Kiana!” x2
In the face of this sudden event, Kiana quickly used her synchronized consciousness ability to establish contact with Raiden Mei and Bronya. Their voices, tinged with worry and urgency, clearly echoed in Kiana’s mind.
Facing her companions’ concerns, Kiana took a deep breath, trying to make her voice sound calm and firm. Of course… she truly was calm and composed.
“Bronya, Mei… I’m okay.
But what happened?”
In this unknown and eerie “subway station,” Kiana wasn’t afraid, but her heart was filled with confusion.
She looked around, trying to find a clue in the environment, but apart from the cold walls and dim lights, there was nothing else.
She couldn’t help but wonder why she had suddenly appeared here, and why Bronya, Raiden Mei, and the Herrscher of Knowledge had disappeared simultaneously.
As Kiana was thinking…
On the other side, Raiden Mei’s voice, transmitted through the synchronized consciousness, also revealed the same confusion.
She tried to analyze it from her own perspective.
“I don’t know, if I have to guess…
Maybe the power of the Cocoon has begun to take effect.
Are you still in the “subway station” from before?”
Kiana: “Yeah.”
…
In the instant when everyone was “expelled” by the sudden incident, leaving only Kiana in this mysterious subway station, the air was filled with an indescribable tension and anticipation.
This unusual situation seemed to silently convey a deeper meaning.
Bronya, with her usual calmness and keenness, quickly grasped this key point. She didn’t hesitate to offer her deduction.
“Then maybe… the Cocoon of the End has chosen you, Kiana.”
Indeed, although the deeper reason for the Cocoon of the End choosing Kiana remains a mystery,
in the current complex situation, this choice seems to have become the key to unlocking the mystery of Kiana’s fate.
Since she has gained the favor and recognition of the Cocoon of the End,
Kiana, this young girl, is gradually transforming into the true Herrscher of the End.
This transformation not only grants her the power to contend with Kevin,
but also signifies that their team has the ability to declare to Kevin, and the entire world:
In this civilization era, they are the representatives who dare to challenge limits and courageously “surpass everything!”
…
Beyond the screen, within St. Freya Academy, the young girls watched intently, their faces filled with disbelief and profound shock.
Kiana’s voice trembled slightly: “I… I’m the only one chosen by the Cocoon of the End!?” This sudden “identity” filled her with both surprise and confusion.
The surprise stemmed from her uniqueness.
The confusion… was a bit of worry… Kiana was afraid that she might not be able to shoulder the responsibility of the “End” alone.
Raiden Mei fell into contemplation, muttering to herself: “Only Kiana… This is expected, yet something seems off. But thinking about it carefully, Kiana truly possesses an undeniable uniqueness. Whether it’s emotion or logic, Kiana is special… ”
As Raiden Mei spoke these words, she recalled the scene where she was first saved by Kiana.
…
The camera refocused on the video screen, Kiana’s heart seemingly touched by Raiden Mei’s words. Although she had confirmed that she was the “lucky one” chosen by the Cocoon of the End.
But at this moment, Kiana didn’t have any “realization” in her heart.
She unconsciously scratched the back of her head, her eyes flickering with uncertainty and exploration. Then, through the mental connection, she conveyed her thoughts to Raiden Mei and Bronya.
“Em…
But all I see here is fog, nothing else.
What should we do now?”
Kiana’s vision seemed shrouded in thick fog, and she tried to open her eyes wide, but she could only see chaos, even her surrounding environment had become blurry and indistinct.
Recalling the experience of stepping into this “subway station” out of nowhere, she was even more puzzled and confused, feeling like she was lost in an unknown maze, completely disoriented.
…
Meanwhile, Raiden Mei and Bronya also sensed this heavy atmosphere, and both fell silent. Faced with this sudden turn of events, they felt equally confused and helpless. Their next course of action seemed to have been strangled by an invisible force.
Moments later, Raiden Mei broke the silence.
She made a request to the Herrscher of Knowledge beside her.
“Herrscher of Knowledge… could you do us a favor?”
Upon hearing Raiden Mei’s request, the Herrscher of Knowledge’s face showed a hint of displeasure, but this wasn’t because she was being treated as a nuisance, but rather because she was surprised by Raiden Mei’s slightly “formal” attitude. She thought to herself, I’ve extended a helping hand countless times, shouldn’t my help be enough to establish deeper trust?
So, the Herrscher of Knowledge lightly shook her head and waved her hand, casually replying.
“Hah! [A good deed done is a good deed completed, sending Buddha all the way to the West.]
Stop being so polite!”
Raiden Mei: “Alright then.
Right now, I can still feel the will and power of all the Herrschers converging towards where Kiana is.
I hope you can help us discern… and eliminate any potentially dangerous elements within them.”
Shiba instantly became reluctant.
“This is like… asking me to face off against the consciousness of several Herrschers alone?
Wo~~ Yeah!”
Although Shiba was reluctant.
Even a bit sarcastic… the girls knew very well… she wouldn’t back down…