To create Honkai Impact 3rd in a world where Kallen exists.

"When you come back, remember to... praise me again."

She eventually made the same decision, even though she had no reason to convince herself.

Meanwhile, the air gradually became scorching, and the temperature rose in a strange curve.

That strike was also poised to be unleashed.

"That must... hurt a lot."

The thought of the impending raging flames made her tremble even more violently.

But she did not back down an inch.

She didn't want Ellie to regret it, nor did she want... herself to regret it, especially when there was something she could do.

"It's okay, don't scare yourself... Maybe nothing will happen. After all... I've always been lucky... I..."

As she spoke, she seemed to be trying to comfort her trembling arms and legs, those body parts that wouldn't obey her commands.

“I… am Padofilis.”

"I am..."

She gritted her teeth, closed her eyes, and awaited the final blow.

"...one of the Thirteen Heroes."

She had always been proud of this title and felt grateful to Alicia.

Therefore, when she is needed, she... will not back down.

...

Alicia was shocked. She watched as Pado, who was about to run away, resolutely stepped forward to confront her.

He used his own death to open the door for Kevin's attack.

Speaking of which, this death is also related to doors... Pado really shouldn't be associated with the word "door".

Especially when she saw the other person talking to themselves, only thinking about how to make Ellie proud and wanting the other person to praise her when they got back, she couldn't help but put her hand to the corner of her eye, as if something was blocking her nose.

It was all Kevin's fault for attacking... something got into her eye from the smoke and dust drifting from the screen.

“Pado…”

"You really, I'm going to cry... You're always afraid of pain, but this time you risked such danger to maintain the passage."

"Die for me again..."

Alicia's voice trembled slightly, clearly indicating that tears were welling up in her eyes.

Compared to the warriors who had already faced countless deaths, the deaths of Gretchen and Padre, who needed 'protection,' were even more heartbreaking.

Ordinary people...aren't all heroes originally ordinary people?

"Sister Ai, you don't have to do this. I just don't want to regret it later..."

Pado scratched her head and gave an awkward laugh.

"How about... you compliment me and give me some jewels? I... I definitely wouldn't mind!"

A glimmer of hope appeared on her face. Doing this would not only satisfy her own needs for today's purchases, but also offer some comfort to her grieving sister, Ellie...

Wouldn't that kill two birds with one stone?

Upon hearing this, Alicia gave the other person a resentful look, her good mood being interrupted.

But the real culprit behind it all... is clearly Luo Mo, who was squatting down watching her make a fool of herself.

Luo Mo was of course looking at the other person, and slowly memorized a vertical line in his mind. This was a moment he had been looking forward to for a long time.

"...Luo Mo, aren't you going to say something?"

Alicia blinked her eyes, tears welling up, a sight that evoked pity in me.

"Hmm... if I had to say, let's remove Pado's door."

Luo Mo thought for a moment and then gave his reply.

"...?"

Alicia slowly typed a question mark, then said leisurely, "You actually have feelings for Pado? Are you planning a night raid?"

"ah?--"

Pado looked at the other person blankly, then at herself. This was too sudden!

Wouldn't that leave one less layer of protection for one's own collection?

"See? Every time Paddo opens the door, she dies. If I remember correctly... it seems like she did it the same way in the last era. Sure enough, cats shouldn't touch doors."

Luo Mo deeply agreed.

He will eventually fill the Golden Courtyard with this notice.

“…unfounded superstition,” Bronya retorted.

"Ah, this..." Pado opened her mouth, she really didn't know.

There was only one person who died in battle.

As for maintaining the passage, understanding it as a door... isn't wrong?

Chapter 96 Paradise Shattered by Ice

"Not to mention me... your thinking is really strange, isn't it? Pado only wants to find ways to siphon all my stuff out of me..."

Luo Mo rolled his eyes at Alicia's guess about Night Raid's thoughts. Putting aside the fact that Pado didn't have any such thoughts, who knows where Night Raid would go?

Do you really think he can just walk into the Golden Courtyard whenever he wants?

Uh... It's possible during the day, but obviously impossible at night. If I were to say that Pado is also awake... then I would most likely face Jie's pursuit and tea from the Mebius Lab.

It's frightening.

How did you come to think of a night raid?

After all... wouldn't a night raid on Alicia be a better option?

He secretly glanced at Alicia twice, and whether it was his imagination or he had become a pervert, he felt that she was not as beautiful as when she was crying.

"Uh... no, no way!"

"We...we would never do something like that, even though you're quite generous, boss..."

Pado blushed and quickly waved her hands. But if those things really became hers, how many gems would she have to exchange them for?

Thinking of this, Pado even felt a fleeting stirring in her heart.

"Also, boss, those rumors about dying in battle when you hit a door are not allowed. We chose to become heroes; it was courage!"

She counted on her fingers, wagging her tail vigorously, clearly in a good mood, though she felt a little embarrassed for making Sister Ellie cry twice.

But looking at myself in the game, I felt a surge of pride for myself!

"Great job, Patto! You did a fantastic job!"

Alicia patted Paddo on the shoulder and smiled.

Luo Mo also recalled how he had seen this scene before. Back then, he was still a bright, positive, and exemplary young man. Unfortunately... now, whenever he sees those two words appear in a press conference, he can't help but feel uneasy.

He is a fairly ordinary and unremarkable person, so he shouldn't be treated specially—he should be like everyone else, including when it comes to things he fears.

Thirteen heroes have died one after another until now.

In this war of erosion, among the thirteen heroes, Pado suffered the most deaths.

Of course, this is on the premise of excluding Mebius's characteristics and Vervier's multiple personalities. From the perspective of an ordinary person, Pado undoubtedly proved that mortals are not incapable of becoming heroes.

Even at the very end, Yingjie, who carried the mark of the Empty Dream, still longed for the beautiful dream of Alicia's return.

As it turns out, despite not being mentioned, all the pre-Heroic eras shared the same regret.

Alicia is a regret in the hearts of all of them.

It's so regrettable that even extreme evil can be driven away from corruption, yet Vilvi still refuses to acknowledge it; it's so regrettable that Kevin is willing to put his life into the chamber of a gun just for one person; and it is for this reason that Pado is willing to give up ordinary time and life.

There are many purposes for establishing the Paradise of the Past, but this time, they all want to make up for the regrets of the past.

...

While Pado was using all her strength to maintain the passage at the other end, the other two people in the plan also began their final preparations, facing their deaths.

"I see……"

"In any case, we should not have any doubts about this."

Kevin sensed the guidance of another familiar presence, pursed his lips, and realized who was behind it.

Regardless, she is also a member of Yingjie.

He looked at Su without the slightest fear, even though he would die if he made this attack.

But that was just an answer from a long time ago.

Perhaps this reply came a little late.

"If one day, pulling the trigger on me like this could save the majority of people..."

"Kevin, what would you do?"

Alicia once asked herself this question...

"It has nothing to do with the future of humanity, nor with the ideals of the masses."

Kevin murmured softly, raising the greatsword engulfed in celestial fire.

"This time, I'm putting my life into the chamber of this gun..."

"—Just to save one person."

Su opened his eyes, and a dreamlike purple light flashed, absorbing the part that had been eroded and gathering all its power to transform into Kevin's sword.

"Heavenly Fire... Unsheathed!!"

That blazing fire, like a star going out of existence, consumed the user's life and took everything in its path.