Making Honkai Impact lll In A World Where Kallen Exists [Continuation]

The Elysian Realm segment came to a temporary pause here. To unlock the next stage of the story, more time and accumulation were required. In game terms, it was like needing more materials to proceed.

As for those more mysterious Flame-Chasers yet to be revealed, they would remain for exploration in the future.

There wasn't even time to complain about how Luo Mo (the narrator) deliberately paced the story like this. After all, the so-called materials had weekly caps, and this week's limit made it impossible to unlock the next storyline or see the remaining Flame-Chasers.

That said, they did have a unique advantage, the unrevealed Flame-Chasers were right beside them, visible at a glance.

They even played together from time to time, though mostly depending on their chemistry. For example, Pardo had a natural connection with Kiana, perhaps because they both shared cat-like traits?

(TL: more like running away and lazying)

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Back to the current scene,

It was like watching a show that stopped at a crucial moment, cutting off just before the climax.

The last thing they saw was Raiden Mei walking out of the Elysian Realm, her back fading into the distance. She had received a message she couldn't ignore, specifically, the main story's Corrosion arc.

But the mysteries of the Elysian Realm remained shrouded in fog, hidden in the shadows.

Elysia's unclear motives, Mobius's failed experiments, and the other unrevealed Flame-Chasers, everything awaited Mei's next visit.

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"So that's it? It's over? We recorded way more than this, didn't we?"

Kiana voiced her dissatisfaction.

Setting aside her personal biases, she was genuinely curious about the history of the previous era and the sights she'd never seen. She really wanted to see more.

This was a sharp contrast to her attitude when studying the history of this era.

Was it true that "distance makes the heart grow fonder"? Was the allure of the unknown what made it so appealing?

Or perhaps… it was because the previous era's history was presented as a game, while learning modern history felt like someone forcefully cramming knowledge into her head.

(TL/C: *nod nod* yep, children likes learning history through games and movies, not books. We're in technology era, so stop using "traditional" as excuse!!!)

"We need to keep the audience's anticipation alive, giving players a chance to learn more and deepen their connection with the Flame-Chasers. After all, they're new characters, and accepting them takes time."

Luo Mo explained calmly, glancing at his watch as if everything were under control.

Bronya paused for a moment, and it wasn't just her, all eyes in the room turned toward Luo Mo.

They had heard this line before. For some reason, it had become an instinctive reaction to statements like his.

"Why does it feel like you're about to start cutting content again? That phrase gives me déjà vu…"

Bronya muttered, her calm gray eyes casting a subtle pressure on Luo Mo Even without changing her expression, her stance was clear.

"Agreed! bad Luo Mo!"

Elysia nodded enthusiastically in agreement, folding her arms with mock seriousness.

"What if it's a beautiful, happy ending this time? Don't think so badly of me! You have to have some trust in people, you know? I might have said some inappropriate things before, but does that mean I'll always be like that?"

Luo Mo tried to regain the group's trust.

But when it came to his track record with optimistic storytelling… no one believed him anymore.

"It's definitely the same!"

Elysia gave him a sideways glance, puffing her cheeks.

Strangely enough, Elysia herself would soon be voicing two roles. While she didn't yet know how the story would end, could it be that she would split into two like Pardofelis?

That wouldn't surprise her much, honestly.

After witnessing Raiden Mei as a Herrscher, she no longer felt regret about the Elysian Realm. After all, none of them wanted her to see the world after the Stigmata Plan.

A world devoid of humanity. A world of utter silence.

"For once, I agree with Elysia "

Kiana nodded, crossing her arms and striking a defiant pose.

In the Elysian Realm, she didn't even have a voiced character anymore!

There were times when Kiana wished she could just sit back, wait for the game to release, and enjoy it without needing to voice characters herself.

But now that she didn't have any lines, she wanted to jump back in.

Ah, life… Kiana sighed inwardly, thinking about this fantastical world and her place in it.

Of course, the biggest reason she wanted to go was because Mei was going. That was the key point.

"So, what do we do next? It's not that late yet,"

Theresa said, stretching her short legs on the sofa. The white edges of her socks stood out against her pale skin as she reached for her slippers on the floor.

Don't get the wrong idea, she cared about her appearance. She just happened to be short and had been dangling her legs for too long.

"...Wait."

Luo Mo glanced at his watch again, feeling a bit anxious. Irene had said today was the day. Surely it wouldn't drag into the evening.

Still, here they were, already approaching dusk.

He was curious about who Irene would bring, or how many people she would bring. Her expression when she'd left to fetch someone was still fresh in his mind.

Honestly, wasn't he supposed to be the Captain? How did he end up not knowing about this?

He had his guesses about the newcomers…

"Huh?"

Theresa blinked, confused.

"Right, Irene did say today, didn't she? If I remember correctly," Elysia chimed in, tilting her head curiously.

"Today? How do you.... know?"

Mobius massaged her temples and asked in confusion,

"Isn't the other side's intelligence-gathering ability a bit too outrageous? Why do they always seem to have first-hand information?"

"Hmm… That's because I asked her. That's why I decided to stay until today and check out our new friend,"

Elysia answered casually, tapping her cheek with her index finger. Her pink hair swayed with the wind, releasing a gentle fragrance.

"…Fine," Mobius said, her face darkening slightly before narrowing her eyes. Her mind raced through various thoughts, countless ideas surfacing in rapid succession.

Although today she might have to move out and wouldn't get to touch some of the white mouse's body tissues… didn't this also mean new ones might arrive? What a wonderful thought~

Quickly, she got over her thoughts and grew excited.

"Wait, wait! Why am I, the villa owner, only hearing about this now?"

Theresa widened her eyes in confusion.

Was she still the owner here? Had someone stripped her of her authority without her knowledge?

Who dared? Who would dare strip the headmaster of St. Freya Academy of her position?

Without hesitation, Theresa's angry gaze shot straight at someone who seemed oblivious—Luo Mo.

"Me? Ah—No, no, Headmaster, you didn't ask. You just assumed that after Irene left, no one would randomly rua you anymore, so you could maintain your headmasterly dignity,"

Luo Mo waved his hands repeatedly, firmly opposing such an unreasonable misunderstanding.

If this was the first time she heard about it, it must've been her own fault, right?

How could it possibly be that he hadn't said anything?

"It's because I didn't ask?"

Unconsciously, she raised her voice, her tone full of doubt and self-questioning.

Oh, so that's how it was…

Wait, no!

"I…"

Theresa tried to argue but was interrupted by a sudden tremor in the villa.

The space quaked, like an earthquake.

The deformed cup Mobius had squeezed slipped off the table due to the imbalance. An apple also began to roll off but was swiftly caught by Kiana.

The windows let out a sorrowful groan as if mourning. The space seemed to compress, creating a small but glaring crack in the air that hovered briefly before disappearing and slowly returning to normal.

The crack formed right in front of everyone, clearly visible to all.

"So… just now, was that Irene failing to return?"

Elysia scratched her head helplessly, her voice tinged with frustration.

What a strange feeling, was it parallel worlds intruding, or was it resistance from the imaginary bubble? Such a miraculous spaceship!

Though she'd never seen it before, Elysia had gleaned bits of information during her time with Irene. But she had promised to keep it a secret, after all.

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[System Notice!]

[Please pay 10,000 crystals.]

Huh?... So direct now? Not even a warning anymore? Luo Mo grumbled internally. His system was getting lazier by the day, becoming more like a slacker without the dignity a system should have!

[Just say if you'll pay or not. Alternatively, you can pay 30,000 crystals to mark the ship, allowing the imaginary bubble to ignore its existence.]

"…"

No way. He refused. He wasn't a millionaire!

Limited crystals should be reserved for fighting Honkai. Everything else could wait until they successfully countered the Honkai and completed the revolution.

Besides… he had a feeling that this time would be the last time anyone got pulled in.

Crystals went fast, just like the torrent they came in, they seemed to disappear even faster.

[Current crystal balance: 42,457.]

After the crystals were consumed, Luo Mo quickly understood why the cost had been so high.

It wasn't about the distance, it was because so many people had shown up.

"Oh? So this is the new world you mentioned? The one you lured me into? Let me see… what fun things are here!"

A crisp, mischievous voice rang out as a foot stepped through the crack. Black boots appeared, paired with rare blue socks and leg bands, this person was clearly eager.

The voice carried a playful, fearless tone, somewhat reminiscent of Bronya.

As she half-stepped through, she gave a light jump, landing gracefully in the hall on the soft carpet. She curiously observed everyone, taking in the unknown world around her.

Wait—did she just see a familiar face? Hmm, three familiar faces, even.

Sure enough, the one up front, looking the silliest, was the most familiar!

"Oh? Theresa, you're here too?"

She adjusted her hood, clearly surprised that the first person she saw was someone she knew.

A very familiar face, even, so familiar it made her want to crawl back into the crack and hide for a while. She still preferred the outside world!

"Miss Bronie… That's just someone who looks similar to your friend. I should've told you this multiple times by now."

"Huh? Really—? Wait, did you tell me while I was playing games?"

Irene's gentle voice came from behind. She effortlessly stepped through the crack, tidying her hair and softly smiling at those present, or rather, her gaze was fixed squarely on Luo Mo.

"Hmm… with this sky, good evening, Captain."

She blinked playfully, her tone gentle but captivating.

With her appearance, the air was filled with a faint fragrance, the refreshing scent of rosemary, unmistakable and distinct.

"Captain? Let me be clear,.I only boarded your ship because mine was stranded. Once it's repaired, I'll be leaving after helping you out for a while."

A voice from behind interrupted impatiently, laced with urgency and annoyance. It had the distinct tone of someone drawing clear boundaries, childish but firm.

This girl had pale pink hair with streaks of grayish white, a deep blue and vibrant pink outfit, and headgear with one blue and one pink ornament. She waved her hand lazily, scanning the room with an indifferent gaze.

Her eyes lingered briefly, unseen by most, on Seele before turning away.

An alternate world, huh… she thought to herself.

Could there be a way to revive her sister here?

No matter which imaginary bubble she visited, she couldn't help but think this. Yet the result was always the same, despair.

Even though Miss Irene had promised to help her as much as possible, it didn't stir much hope in her heart. But deep down, perhaps there was still a faint flicker of warmth.

"sister Bronya… This, this…?"

Seele was stunned, staring at the two newcomers who seemed deeply connected to them, be it the Bronie-like girl or the one resembling Rosalia.

This is another world? How amazing!

[She's looking at you, Seele!]

[Be careful, Seele. She's not as weak as Rosalia—I can feel the threat she carries.]

The other Seele's voice warned inside her mind.

"…Bronie? And this pink-haired girl…"

Bronya pursed her lips, hiding the worry in her eyes.

Her first thought was Rosalia, but there was also a hint of Lilia in her. She deliberately avoided addressing them by name, afraid of calling them wrong.

After all, even Miss Bronie's name slightly differed from her own.

But… was her alternate self so close with the headmaster in this world? To the point that she ignored everyone else and only looked at Theresa?

"Let's welcome Miss Bronie, Delta… and this person behind them…"

Luo Mo clapped his hands lightly, expressing his welcome to the newcomers.

Finally, his gaze landed on the last arrival.

Compared to the others, her presence was faint, so faint it was almost easy to overlook her unless one intentionally focused. However, the crack in space was too obvious, and she couldn't escape everyone's notice.

"Sakura? Is that you? No, wait—sorry, I must've mistaken you for someone else."

Elysia curiously observed the silent figure. She was startled by how identical she looked to her friend Sakura, even her aura was similar. Could she also be an assassin?

"Sakura…?"

The girl raised her gaze slightly, her expression puzzled before shaking her head.

"You're mistaken. My name is Kasumi. I'm… a ninja."

She bowed slightly, her voice cold and detached, a short and concise introduction.

"…So, are we seriously bringing in even more people again?"

Kiana sighed in exasperation. This villa was starting to feel nothing like Aunt Theresa's house anymore. How were they supposed to fit everyone? Would they need to squish together?

For a moment, she gave Luo Mo a teasing glance.

(TL/C: The Captain's squad are finally here! Although... there is one miss member)