Honkai Impact: I, The Herrscher of Ice, Am Loved By Players

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Immediately following was Version 1.5, titled "Theresa Strikes Back." Just from the version name, it was clear that Theresa would take center stage.

Fortunately, Brother Cake didn't set himself up for another flag this time, sparing him from becoming a laughingstock in the Honkai Impact community once again—a situation barely manageable.

However, fans of Ana weren't entirely disappointed, as towards the end of Version 1.5, the developers updated the main storyline's fourth chapter, adding a concluding epilogue.

On that stormy night, dense clouds obscured even one's own hand before their eyes. Under the cover of darkness, Kiana, Himeko, and Theresa infiltrated ME Corp. As they snuck inside, an uninvited guest appeared outside.

The figure was shrouded in a black robe, making it impossible to discern her features. She gazed towards ME Corp, then swiftly removed the cloak. Beneath it revealed a face many would instantly recognize: the long-lost Ana.

"My journey with World Serpent has indeed been quite enlightening," Ana murmured to herself as she looked at ME Corp ahead, feeling the surging power within her body.

Following Otto's directive and Gray Serpent's invitation, she visited a crucial base of the World Serpent where she met both Gray Serpent and Hare.

That Misteln, still trying to show off in front of her with her 'saintly' act. Unfortunately, Ana wasn't buying it; instead, she taught Misteln what it truly means to be a woman.

In terms of personality, Misteln could be quite malicious. If not for Ana's Schariac holy blood completely dominating her, it might have been Ana on the receiving end of such humiliation. After all, changing genders was no challenge for Misteln.

Following that encounter, Ana entered the Elysian Realm. However, as she had not yet become a Herrscher, she didn't meet all the Heroic Spirits immediately. She only encountered Elysia, Kevin, and Aponia.

Ana knew that in the future, she would return to this place again. Therefore, she chose to conceal her true strength during her visit. But upon leaving the Elysian Realm, she orchestrated something significant before quietly departing.

She believed that next time she enters the Elysian Realm, she should be able to meet all the Heroic Spirits.

Then, declining Gray Serpent's invitation, Ana left World Serpent. Although Gray Serpent expressed regret over her departure, he respected her choice and acknowledged their potential future collaboration.

This was good news for Ana. It meant she now held leverage against Otto, albeit temporarily borrowing World Serpent's power, but being capable of doing so demonstrated her resourcefulness.

Upon leaving the World Serpent Base, Ana rushed straight to ME Corp without wasting any time, arriving just as Theresa and her team infiltrated the facility.

To maximize resource acquisition and rescue efforts, she had given it her all.

"Since that's settled, let's end this swiftly!" A glint flashed in Ana's eyes as her Stigmata manifested behind her. Compared to before, they now appeared more intricate—a testament to her achievements within the Elysian Realm and the system reward—the awakening of Kaslana Stigmata.

According to the system, her yet-unmet father likely hailed from the House of Kaslana, meaning half of her lineage bore Kaslana blood. However, her Schariac heritage remained stronger and purer, possibly due to her father being potentially illegitimate while her mother was a legitimate member of the Schariac family.

Ana received this reward upon exiting the Elysian Realm, causing quite a stir there. Even Mobius, who stayed hidden throughout, couldn't have fathomed having Kevin's bloodline herself.

Nevertheless, perhaps it's better not to know too much about Mobius, as even Ana feels somewhat intimidated by her.

As the Stigmata glowed brighter, Ana raised the Abyss Flower she held.

Elysia had once wielded the Abyss Flower and generously shared her knowledge with Ana, though not without exacting some tuition from her along the way.

Is Ana like the mythical ginseng fruit or something? Why do these people all end up bullying her after spending time together? Does she really seem that easy to pick on?

Ana couldn't quite understand this predicament, and there was no one around to provide answers.

Moreover, shouldn't she, as a transmigrator, be effortlessly building a harem and living the dream? Instead, she finds herself constantly needing to protect her life, fulfill missions, contribute her share, and inadvertently reversing the harem trope—getting added to everyone else's harems instead?

If she becomes part of everyone's harem, does that mean she effectively has her own harem? Is that how it works?

With a slight murmur, Ana dismissed these jumbled thoughts.

"I am the black that devours all, I am the white that nurtures all; born before creation, existing beyond annihilation; Divine Key - Abyss Flower, First Echelon Power - Holy Lance Blossom!"

Facing ME Corp in the distance, Ana decisively activated Abyss Flower's first rated power. She lacked stealth or code-breaking skills, and with time running out, her only option was to forcefully breach their defenses using her unique abilities.

To save Wendy at all costs, Ana needed to exploit her strengths head-on.

As a beam of intertwining black and white light shot forth, it punched a massive hole through ME Corp—only Anti-Entropy and World Serpent could withstand such attacks without collapsing.

Had this been Schicksal Headquarters, many Valkyries might have fallen victim to that strike. Innocent casualties were not something Ana wished for.

With the gaping breach created, Ana transformed into a streak of radiant light and surged inside.

Under the combined forces of Creation and Withering, any defense system crumbled instantly, rendered utterly ineffective. The power of Withering even prevented alarms from sounding.

Combining her unimpeded path with her speed surpassing S-rank Valkyries, Ana reached the core area within ME Corp in mere moments, effortlessly bypassing Bronya and MSR-7 Wotan's guarded zones.

The core region of ME Corp housed a laboratory, once a crucial base for Raiden Ryoma but now under Cocolia's control.

Cocolia was conducting experiments related to the Third and Fourth Herrschers here. However, with Ana's strike using the holy lance, the laboratory's power source was disrupted by the Withering Force, plunging it into darkness.

"Immediately activate the backup energy supply! Send someone to investigate the cause of this incident!" In the darkness, a calm yet stern female voice echoed throughout the laboratory - unmistakably Cocolia's. Despite encountering such unexpected circumstances, her ability to remain composed was indeed commendable.

One can only say, as expected from a military-trained iron-blooded leader. Ana genuinely admired this skill!