Honkai: It’s broken, I have become the Herrscher of Corrosion?

Before the civilization, after the Ruler of Corrosion was locked in the box and before the end came.

In stark contrast to the doomsday scene outside where only 3 people are left, everything in the paradise of the past has not changed and it is still a real paradise.

Alicia looked at the special visitor in front of her and did not say the many opening remarks she had prepared, but came straight to her side.

"Uh-huh?"

The visitor seemed very calm about her intimate physical contact, and from her eyes, it seemed as if everything was within her expectations.

"Hmm, what did you find?"

Seeing the visitor's genuine smile, Alicia showed a puzzled expression:

"Strange, you... have gained weight? I remember you clearly told me that the side effects of the fusion surgery messed up our body's metabolism. No matter how much we eat, we won't gain weight, and we will have beautiful lines even without exercise... Could it be that you have overcome the side effects of the super-transformation surgery? You are a beautiful girl, and you can do anything?"

The visitor heard Alicia's conclusion and raised his hand to support his forehead: "Well, it's fine if Mobius said so, but even I said so myself. It seems that she really cares about me?"

Although the other party's tone was still as light and lively, her whole face was tense and uneasy. For Alicia, it was rare for the person in front of her to show such an expression.

"As someone who has the same experience as you, the same personality as you, and can even be said to know you best, I really can't imagine what you have been through to become so nervous, so... anxious. The real me?"

The person standing in front of Alicia's memory at this moment is Alicia herself, who is exactly the same except for some memories.

"Really? You're just like my other self. I saw it right away."

The real Alicia sat next to her memory and spoke slowly: "Before I tell you the answer, I hope there is someone who can accompany me to start from the beginning and recall my life, which may not be long but colorful. After thinking about it, the other me who is closest to me is the most suitable. You... will definitely be willing to help me, right?"

Seeing her expression, Alicia's memory burst out laughing:

"Of course, no matter when and where, Alicia will definitely respond to your expectations, not to mention the real me. I'm very curious about what memories you're going to synchronize with me later. I never thought that such an expression could appear on "my" face."

【In the beginning, the world was in chaos. There was no light, nor darkness. In this nothingness, 【I】was born.

This is my initial starting point.

When Alicia's memory thought of this, it suddenly realized something.

"Is it because... my end is approaching that I am reminiscing about the past at this time?"

With mixed feelings, she continued to reminisce with her true self.

From Celia's mother's orphanage to the ruins of the church, from the deserted snowfield to the bustling concert hall, from the small town of Vostok to the base of the Fire Moth; Eden's singing, Padofils's surprise, Velvet's shouting, Kevin's scolding, Kosmo's muttering... countless different pictures, countless different voices, together constitute Alicia's [true self].

"Well, as expected, I can figure out a lot of things by talking to myself. I am like an immature actor now. Even though I have rehearsed many times backstage, I will still be very nervous when I am about to go on stage, and even have the urge to quit. But in the end, I still have to perform on stage."

After finishing her recollection, Alicia stood up as if she had made up her mind: "Klein, thank you for syncing my memories with her."

The flawless man nodded, and with a series of smooth operations, he quickly synchronized her memory.

After the synchronization was completed, she returned to the paradise and looked at her memory with a smile.

"How does it feel?"

"Well... wearing a dress specially made for Eden, dressing up carefully and attending a gorgeous ball, I can't imagine how beautiful it will be. The fact that you can think of such a romantic way shows that you are the real me." Alicia's memory showed an envious expression.

"Hmm... I think Aponia should come. After all, she has such a special ability. According to the original plan, she should synchronize her memories in the end. You can enjoy it over and over again in this data space."

"And my good Eden, she will definitely not refuse my invitation. After all, when I got drunk before, I made such unreasonable requests to her, and she was willing to start the artificial collapse to satisfy me. She will definitely come to my dance party."

"Vilvi should be able to guess a lot with her smart mind, just like Mei. As for the others... I'm really not sure. Maybe it's Mebius, maybe it's Kevin. Anyway, the party will start when I leave here."

Alicia's memory took a deep breath and walked forward slowly. She certainly understood what her real self was thinking at the moment.

The two Alicias hugged each other tightly and said their final goodbyes.

"My story ends here. As for the future, how will the story of [Alicia] continue to be written, how can future people appreciate the glory of this era and understand the significance of what we are fighting for? I'll leave it to you, the other me." Alicia still had a smile on her face, but her expression was very serious, which was rare.

Her memory nodded slightly. She knew that this was the reason why she, this paradise of the afterlife, was created. She finally understood that even if it was the same person, facing the same thing, they would have different feelings when they had different positions and perspectives.

I have to say, it was a very special feeling when I said goodbye to myself.

"Ah, I've been talking to myself for so long. It's already this late. If I don't leave now, I won't be able to go on stage in time. This is obviously the dance I hosted, and the heroine can't be late."

Alicia smiled from the bottom of her heart, took firm and happy steps, left the paradise of the afterlife, and walked quickly towards the final stage.

【Now, the end is coming. 】

【Now, the time to go home has come. 】

【Farewell, beautiful world. 】

【After this, the stars will shine, because I have been here now. 】

【From now on, hundreds of flowers will bloom, because I have never left. 】

Watching her true self leaving, Alicia's memory silently waved:

"Goodbye, Alicia."