I Reincarnated as Mei in Honkai Impact 3

The passage was pitch black, with only a faint glimmer of light at the end guiding Mei forward.

"What kind of person is Kevin?"

With this question in mind, Mei moved forward.

Da da--

Mei's footsteps echoed in the empty corridor. Only after she walked out of the passage and the setting sun shone into the ruins did everything become clear.

Mei looked around and suddenly heard footsteps approaching quietly from the shadows behind her.

Mei looked at the person who emerged from the darkness. He wore a black and white robe, had short white hair, and his face was covered with frost. His eyes seemed to reveal endless vicissitudes, and he had an aura that kept people at a distance.

Mei felt a sudden sense of oppression, as if it were something she was born with, like a student suddenly seeing the headmaster on an inspection tour.

Mei looked at him without fear, because he would never attack her.

Upon seeing Mei, the white-haired man spoke.

"Kevin Kaslana, leader of the World Serpent."

Mei looked into Kevin's eyes as if her soul were being stared into them.

As expected of Kevin, just standing there quietly inspires awe; the aura of Ancestor Kevin is indeed powerful.

"You... should know why I'm here."

Mei decided to get straight to the point, not wanting to waste any more time. She wanted to become the Herrscher of Thunder as soon as possible so she could help Kiana.

Kevin nodded calmly and said, "I know your purpose, Raiden Mei. You have someone you want to save, but neither Destiny nor Anti-Entropy can fulfill your wish."

"I promise you, the World Serpent can save that girl."

"Everything comes at a price. What are your conditions?" Mei asked, even though she knew she was going to work for his organization, she still wanted to ask to avoid arousing suspicion.

“You,” Kevin said calmly, but with a heavy weight, as if it were a contract.

"I'd like to know how your world serpents plan to treat her?"

Mei asked, because this was the part of the story Mei hadn't seen, and she knew absolutely nothing about how to treat Kiana...

Perhaps there's some kind of advanced technology in the World Serpent that can cure Kiana? Or maybe Kevin will personally intervene?

Kevin explained, "The girl named Kiana is in grave danger; the core corruption has exceeded her limits."

"If you want her to live, you must immediately separate the extra core from her body. There is only one way."

"I will make you the Herrscher of Thunder again."

Mei was indeed excited when she heard this, because this would mean she could see Kage, but she hadn't known how before.

"What do you need me to do?" Mei asked Kevin earnestly.

At this moment, Mei had already imagined many scenes in her mind, such as Kevin using his power to use extremely... heaven-defying methods to become the Herrscher of Thunder, or having the World Serpent Organization assist in implanting something into her, thus becoming the Herrscher of Thunder.

Just as Mei was thinking this, Kevin slowly said, "Because you are the chosen Herrscher, your body will forever have a door connecting you to the Imaginary Tree."

"When the energy remaining from the Third Honkai Impact is absorbed by that gate, you will awaken once more and seize the power of the Herrscher of Thunder from Kiana."

Mei listened attentively to Kevin's words, trying her best to memorize them.

"The new Herrscher Core will solidify within your body, while the Conqueror Gem will disintegrate and disappear. Reducing the number of cores will alleviate her symptoms."

Upon hearing this, Mei recalled her recent dizziness and felt that Kevin did indeed have some merit.

“I understand the principle, so what do I need to do?” Mei asked.

Kevin shook his head and calmly said, "Wait a little longer."

Mei was a little confused, but Kevin continued, "Let me tell you about what happens after you become a Herrscher."

"After all, you were able to save Kiana this time, but next time, she will still be in danger."

"She will definitely use the power of the Herrscher of the Void again, time and time again, for the people around her, for the world."

"As long as the Honkai exists, as long as Herrschers are born, she will always step forward and constantly push herself to the brink of death—"

"Until, I give my life."

“I have seen countless people like her. Even when faced with death and fear, they still firmly do what they believe is right and walk the path they believe in.”

"...They left, and none of them came back."

Seeing Kevin remain silent, Mei asked timidly:

"Is it possible for me to become the Herrscher of Thunder and imprison Kiana, and then face the crisis myself?"

Kevin: "………………"

The two fell silent, then Kevin broke the silence first.

"No, you can't stop her, because soon the Herrschers will arrive one after another, and the war between humanity and the Honkai will enter the next phase."

"You can choose to walk alongside the World Serpent, destroy the Honkai, capture the Herrschers, seal their powers... so that the Herrscher of the Void can no longer increase her power."

Mei retorted again, "But I've become the Herrscher of Thunder, so I should have great power, right?"

"In that case, could I choose to travel with Anti-Entropy, so that I can also stay by Kiana's side?"

Upon hearing this, Kevin couldn't hold back any longer. His original goal was to make Mei the Herrscher of Thunder and then recruit her into World Serpent, but now it seemed that she wanted to go against entropy...?

After a few seconds of silence, Kevin said again, "Only if you join World Serpent will I tell you how to become the Herrscher of Thunder. Otherwise, you still won't be able to become the Herrscher of Thunder and save Yana."

“I am willing to join the World Serpent and become a member of the Serpents,” Mei answered without hesitation.

A flicker of surprise crossed Kevin's eyes, then his gaze sharpened as he questioned Mei:

Do you know the weight that this promise carries?

Mei then said firmly, "Don't worry, I never go back on my promises."

Kevin looked at Mei and said seriously, "In that case, the deal is done."

Suddenly, a roar came from the distant sky, and a beam of light shattered the sky in the light, scattering like glass.

Seeing this, Kevin said calmly, "The time has come. The door has been opened. Soon, the Tree of Imaginary Numbers will appear in this city."

"The dormant Honkai energy will be released from the earth's veins. By absorbing it, you can become the Herrscher of Thunder again and buy her more time."

"On another note, Kiana's ideals can save the world, but they can't save herself."

Kevin pointed to the pillar of light falling from the sky and said to Mei, "Go, head towards that pillar of light. You will absorb Honkai energy faster, and you will eventually become the Herrscher of Thunder."

"Finally, I'll be waiting for you in the World Serpent."

After saying that, Kevin's figure disappeared from Mei's sight in an instant.

"No?! Becoming the Herrscher of Thunder is that simple?"