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

Clearly, the excessive similarity caused her to overlook this point.

"It seems I revealed too much to Mei in Paradise? Mei has already started to suspect me... I guess I'll have to be more careful next time."

"Also, Eden, I really liked your piece. I hope I can hear the whole thing next time!"

Alicia twirled a strand of hair between her fingers and said with a smile.

Eden readily agreed, always being overly accommodating to Alicia's requests, because she deserved it.

"You clearly never intended to hide it, did you?"

Mei glanced at the other person sideways and said this.

"..."

"Heh, as expected, it was a Herrscher from the start, but unfortunately... I still haven't found any evidence."

Mebius remained silent for a long time, then chuckled, his face displaying an unreadable expression.

"Yes, yes, but after we found the evidence, you were the first to burn it, leaving no records for anyone else."

"I hope someone really is there for all the time."

"Vellvier sighed, then raised her eyebrows and tilted her chin at the cold look on Mebius's face," she said.

She wasn't wrong; after several moments of doubt, she tried to find information from Mebius, who had initially contacted her, but couldn't find anything.

As for not having any doubts...

She felt suspicious of him the first time she saw him; how could Mebius not be?

The only thing to blame is that Alicia is really not good at hiding her true feelings; even on the battlefield of the Herrscher, she remained composed.

"Hmph, too talkative. If we could catch her red-handed..."

"Mebius said calmly, his hands clenching under the table," he said.

She was also very curious about what exactly happened that night, especially the details, which she couldn't easily guess.

Now... I can witness that experience firsthand.

That's not a bad thing.

“Tsk tsk—” Wilvi shook her head, not attempting to break the hardest thing.

...

After Eden's figure vanished, the four crystal flowers shattered, and specks of light scattered in the air, taking her back to the memories of that night.

Alicia's voice came from the darkness.

"I'm sorry, I really told a huge lie... I hope the 'Thirteenth Herrscher' thing won't cause you too much trouble."

"Don't worry, Alicia. I'll use several lies to cover it up... to protect your secret."

The gray crystal flower—that's Vilvie's voice.

"Those who left the banquet did so because they believed in Alicia and refused to fight; those who remained attended the banquet did so because they believed in Alicia."

"See... those you believe in have always believed in you. Those you love have always loved you."

"Um... thank you, I didn't expect that..."

Alicia's voice sounded somewhat surprised; she hadn't expected such an explanation.

But upon closer reflection, it makes perfect sense.

Those who treat others with sincerity will inevitably be treated with sincerity in return.

Having suffered so much harm from the Lawyers, would they still be willing to believe in themselves?

She was somewhat touched, so she changed the subject and turned to someone she cared about, thus also removing a bit of the awkwardness.

"It's a pity that dear Möbius isn't here. I was hoping to give her a green crystal flower."

"After receiving the report from Moth of Fire about the Thirteenth Herrscher, she threw it into the shredder without even glancing at it."

Vervi crossed her arms and responded lightly.

Alicia paused for a moment, then smiled broadly.

It was completely unexpected.

Mebius, who had been calling him a traitor, threw away the report without a second thought.

"After all, it's Mebius; perhaps she saw through everything long ago..."

"Or perhaps she just didn't want anyone to see her crying?"

"Vilvie speculated maliciously."

"Pfft...that's true, Mebius always has a girlish side, doesn't he?"

She spoke softly, glancing at Vervi with a hint of longing.

She knew this was the last night.

...

In the hall,

"Sigh, seeing it again still makes me a little sad... If Mebius had been there, perhaps a lot of the problems could have been solved?"

"I'm looking at the ceiling, half-melancholy," Vilvi said.

But her words clearly made her use Mebius as a tool for amusement. That time... she almost cried herself. Alicia's departure also deeply affected her.

Even the strong and composed Kevin, wasn't he... cough cough?

Unfortunately, we didn't get to see the ever-aloof Dr. Mebius.

"Heh—I just didn't want to see her being killed; the smell of blood isn't pleasant... but I never expected you had no intention of harming each other."

Mebius sneered.

"Oh? If you really did that, you should have sent a message. Aren't you the one who loves studying Alicia's body the most?"

"I'm not surprised," Vilvi asked, displaying a persistent and inquisitive spirit.

"...Hey, hey, hey, don't be so cruel. Dr. Mebius was probably moved by my actions and didn't want to punish me."

Alicia scolded playfully,

How did we end up talking about my own corpse? Come to think of it... I think I turned into light, didn't I?

Yes, just like the other heroes mentioned earlier.

"...I am just a weak and powerless scientist."

Mebius turned his head away, snorted coldly, and said no more. He used his own strength as a reason to express his attitude.

The person who knew the law twitched their eyelids wildly, deeply impressed by the other party's shamelessness.

The old-fashioned person has it all clearly recorded in their mind!

"So, would you like to accept a green crystal flower now?" Alicia leaned forward and asked eagerly.

"...I don't want green."

She said stubbornly.

...

“Then, Aponia…”

This is the second person she has spoken to, and someone who has always believed that fate cannot be changed... So, is the sadness and panic in her eyes at this moment for herself?

Alicia looked at her companion, who had never shown this side of herself before, and smiled softly.

"Although the deepest part no longer exists, I know it still exists deep within your heart, doesn't it?"

"The threads of fate can no longer bind you, so why not step out of that cage once in a while and take a look around?"

"For me... the only prison is beyond the deepest abyss. But that's no longer important to me."

"I have stepped into the sunlight."

"Because...you are here."

Aponia looked at the other person, a hint of sadness in her eyes.

Perhaps, in this life or the next, she will become her believer and serve the only god she believes in.

"I will remember everything about you in paradise, and carefully peruse it over the long years, waiting for someone who shares your will to visit."

"Then, we look forward to the day when this page will be turned again by future generations."

Alicia looked at her, a smile involuntarily curving her lips; her profile remained beautiful.

"Well... okay, I'm looking forward to it too. After all, it's my story."

...

In the hall,

Kiana pursed her lips and said,

"And now, your story is known to the vast majority of people in the world..."

The other person's farewell left her with mixed feelings, and she couldn't help but feel a touch of sympathy and blessing for her.

Although she still couldn't guess what the other party would do next.

But it certainly has nothing to do with her personal motives.

"Yes... Ellie, in the end I not only found someone who shares your will, but also the person you most wanted to see."

"Your story will be carefully read, and the songs that no one knew will be sung again."

Aponia said softly, her eyes also filled with joy.

This is also why she left Paradise.

Since Paradise was originally built for Alicia, she naturally had no reason not to follow in her footsteps.

She simply didn't want her to repeat the same mistake.

"..." Kiana suddenly became unhappy again, her cheeks puffed out and her eyes fierce, but she chose to endure it.