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In that brief instant, the Honkai energy injected by Lu Qiong began to exert its miraculous effects. The previously hideous wounds on Alicia's body began to heal rapidly at an astonishing speed.

In the blink of an eye, those shocking scars disappeared without a trace.

Gradually, Alicia slowly opened her tightly closed eyes.

The moment their eyes met, she was shocked to find herself in a warm embrace, and the person holding her was none other than Lu Qiong!

It was the person she thought of just before she fell into a coma.

In an instant, a thousand words were condensed into one: "Little... Qiong?"

"it's me."

After receiving a positive answer, Alicia felt an indescribable sense of relief. So that's why...it felt so warm earlier! At this moment, all her fatigue vanished, leaving only pure happiness and peace. So, she couldn't help but snuggle closer to Lu Qiong, wanting to be even closer to that comforting warmth.

Lu Qiong looked down and chuckled softly: "Does it still hurt, Ai Li?"

Ellie smiled sweetly and said, "Of course it doesn't hurt anymore."

Lu Qiong nodded: "That's good."

After that, the two of them remained silent, simply enjoying this brief moment of tranquility.

In the distance, Himiko and Kevin's battle continued, the aftershocks of which occasionally caused the surrounding abandoned buildings to collapse.

Lu Qiong's eyes were serious: "Aili, tell me... what should I do next?"

Alicia paused for a moment, then reached out and gently grasped Lu Qiong's fingertips. Her hand was warm, but trembled slightly.

"Xiao Qiong... are you scared?" she asked softly.

Lu Qiong remained silent for a moment, not answering immediately. The wind swept through the dilapidated high-rises, stirring up dust and gravel, making a mournful sound.

"I'm not afraid."

He slowly began, "I just... don't know what else I can do."

He lowered his head, looking at Alicia in his arms, his eyes filled with complex emotions.

"Ellie, do you know? I used to think that as long as I worked hard enough and kept getting stronger, I could protect the people I wanted to protect. But in the end..."

He paused, then looked towards the distant battlefield.

"The world has become the same as it always has."

Alicia didn't speak, but listened quietly. She knew that Lu Qiong wasn't seeking an answer from her, but rather asking a question of his own heart.

“Xiao Qiong,” she suddenly smiled, “do you remember when we trained together at the Fire Moth?”

Lu Qiong was taken aback: ".........Of course I remember."

It was at the training grounds of the Firemoth. The girl, dressed in combat gear, stood in the sunlight, her smile so radiant it seemed to illuminate the entire world.

"Back then, you were incredibly confident."

Alicia blinked. "You said that as long as I'm here, I won't let any of my comrades sacrifice themselves."

Lu Qiong's lips twitched slightly: "Back then... we were so young and impetuous."

"Only when someone wants to change the world do they realize how insignificant their individual power is."

Alicia looked up at Lu Qiong earnestly: "Xiao Qiong, you've done so well. You saved me, and you saved so many others. The world becoming like this isn't your fault."

Lu Qiong remained silent.

Lu Qiong looked at her, and the confusion in his eyes gradually faded.

“Aili............”

"Ok?"

"If... I mean if..."

Lu Qiong took a deep breath. "If this world truly cannot be saved, what will you do?"

Alicia paused for a moment, then smiled: "Then let's go to the ends of the earth together."

Her smile was as gentle as ever, yet it carried an undeniable firmness.

The distant sky had been dyed an eerie red by Honkai energy, and huge cracks spread through the clouds, as if they were about to tear the entire world apart at any moment.

However, beneath that despairing sky, two figures were engaged in a fierce battle.

Himiko and Kevin.

Each of their collisions seemed capable of tearing the heavens and earth apart.

"Xiao Qiong,"

Alicia said softly, "Didn't you ask me what you should do next?"

Lu Qiong looked at her.

"Do what you believe is right."

Alicia said with a smile.