Kiana walked through the Schicksal passage, her heart racing with anxiety and anticipation.
She asked, “Um, Himeko-sensei…” “Miss Himeko is fine, but she can’t move for now and needs rest.
She hasn’t woken up yet.” Rita replied with a smile.
“You don’t need to be so wary of me; there are no enemies of yours here.
Also, please don’t mind the Lord Bishop.
He’s been like this since I joined Schicksal.” Beaten by Kallen, beaten by Theresa, beaten by Amber.
Later, even Durandal and she herself had beaten him.
Because he’s asking for a beating.
He’s always acting like a jerk and a bit of a pervert; if he’s not stopped, he’ll definitely mess around recklessly.
“Bishop Otto’s body was replaced with Soulium long ago.
Only when he’s with Lady Kallen will he use his original body.
If Lady Kallen isn’t around, he doesn’t want to rest; besides research, he just plays video games.” A Soulium body doesn’t need rest, which is the main reason Otto uses it.
The three of them arrived at the ward where Himeko was.
The moment Kiana walked into the ward, she looked at Himeko on the bed in disbelief, tears silently falling from her eyes.
She covered her mouth to keep herself from crying out loud, her body trembling uncontrollably.
Seeing this, Frez and Rita took the initiative to close the door, leaving the space to her.
“Himeko…
Teacher…” The girl stepped forward, afraid to touch her, but she couldn’t suppress the throbbing in her heart.
She went forward and held Himeko’s hand, feeling the pulse of her life.
Thank goodness!
This is truly wonderful!
Teacher Himeko is really okay.
That’s wonderful.
Tears kept falling; she wiped them away, but they wouldn’t stop.
She finally cried out, though her voice was small; she bit her lower lip so hard it bled.
That Teacher Himeko was still alive was the best news for Kiana; there was no better news than this.
Kiana walked out of the ward.
Only Frez was outside; Rita had gone to ask the doctor about the situation.
Seeing him, the girl immediately bowed deeply.
“Thank you, thank you.
If you hadn’t helped, I might never have seen Teacher Himeko again.” “Don’t thank me, thank Kiana.
She was lucky to find Himeko and lucky to find your world.
Otherwise, Himeko might have really spent the rest of her life here.
Also, this world is quite nice; the threat of Honkai Energy isn’t that great, and the Herrschers are on humanity’s side.” Frez took a tissue from his pocket.
“Here, I just got it from the nurse’s station.” “Thank you.” Wiping away the tear stains, Kiana sniffled.
“Can you tell me about this world?” “I’ve only just arrived myself, so I don’t know much, but I’ll tell you if you’re willing to listen.” They sat on a public bench outside the door, and Kiana listened quietly as Frez described the differences of this world.
She gasped from time to time.
Upon learning that Cecilia hadn’t died, she was even more shocked.
“The me in this world, and that strongest Valkyrie of Schicksal, Sirin—are we all sisters?” “Yes, Sirin was adopted.
The you here is the biological child of Siegfried and Cecilia.” A look of envy appeared in her eyes.
Once, she had also looked forward to seeing her mother again; even if it was just a fake image in a training device, she cherished the time spent with Cecilia and secretly vowed to become a Valkyrie as strong as her.
After knowing she was the strongest Valkyrie of Schicksal, she wanted to defeat Durandal and become the strongest herself.
However, after learning about her origin, all those fantasies shattered.
She was a clone, not the child of her father and mother.
Even her name was stolen from the real Kiana.
And the real Kiana had already…
she was like a thief who stole Kiana’s life.
A thief, a liar, an enemy of humanity, a pathetic clone…
“It’s so nice.
The me here has a father and mother, a sister, and a real life.” She was so, so envious, but she was different from that Kiana.
A clone like her, the Second Herrscher who killed countless people—how could she deserve such a life?
Kiana gave a bitter smile.
This place was so nice.
“Does a scourge like me really have a reason to live?” Maybe dying would end it all.
If she died, the Herrscher of the Void would no longer occupy her body.
As long as she died, everything could end.
“I want to go to the rooftop for some air.
Let me be alone for a while.” “You’re not thinking of committing suicide, are you?” Frez looked at the expression on Kiana’s face.
The detailed observation of his Rikugan allowed him to clearly perceive that something was wrong.
That faint aura of death…
Kiana was currently at her most vulnerable.
Even if she was still strong-willed, the self-destructive tendency in her heart would inevitably make her think of suicide.
“By ending my life, I can take the Herrscher of the Void down with me.
Anyway, I was always expendable.” Kiana had a bitter smile on her face.
But now, she didn’t have that kind of mindset at all.
“In Changkong City, you defeated the berserk Raiden Mei.
You led Bronya and the others out of Changkong City.
At that time, you were brave and tenacious.
But now, where has your courage gone?” “No, I haven’t forgotten.
At that time, I was full of courage and hope.
I hadn’t despaired of the world or myself.
But now, where is my hope?
I’m at risk of losing control at any moment.
I want to end my life so I don’t involve more people.
Are you going to criticize me for that?” Her voice was hoarse and bitter.
She clutched her hair, her expression pained and struggling, like a trapped beast at the end of its rope, with only death as the path ahead.
She wanted release.
Suddenly, Frez cupped her face with both hands, forcing her to look him in the eye.
Kiana noticed Frez’s azure eyes.
They were very beautiful, and he was quite handsome.
Kiana felt that if she hadn’t gone through all this, being stared at like this would probably make her heart race.
But now, she had no such mood or thoughts.
Frez said seriously, “Don’t be foolish.
Put those thoughts away.
You should keep fighting until you defeat the Second Herrscher and those dangerous thoughts.
If you end your life so carelessly, then Himeko’s sacrifice will have been in vain.” Teacher Himeko…
Kiana held Frez’s hand and asked, “Then what should I do?
How can I keep fighting?” “Fu Hua.” “Class Monitor?” “She is trustworthy.
She is Shenzhou’s Jingwei Immortal, a Flame-Chaser from the Previous Era.
Her Taixu Sword Qi can help you control yourself and suppress the Herrscher of the Void, allowing you to fight again.
Kiana, do you remember what Himeko taught you?
What you should fight for?” Kiana answered firmly and powerfully, “To fight for all that is beautiful in the world!”
Maybe it’s not a big deal now… maybe it will be later.
“And If you’re enjoying it, drop a Power Stone for me!”