Honkai Impact: The Dream Keeper

"Drip-drip-"

Himeko: "Hmm? Bronya, what's up? It's rare to see you come looking for me."

Bronya: "Major Himeko, when we return to St. Freya Academy, could you find a way to remove the Honkai crystal from Wendy's body? That way, she might be able to walk again."

Himeko: "That's impossible. The Gem of Desire can only remain stable inside Wendy's body. Once it's removed, the crystals won't be preserved."

Kiana: "Then just throw the crystal away! Do you think a broken rock is more important than a girl's life?!"

Himeko: "The Gem of Desire is not just a broken stone. Once the powerful Honkai energy within the crystal is released, it can instantly destroy several cities. Is that alright?"

Kiana: "But!"

Wendy: "Miss Kiana, there's no need to say anything more. I've already accepted it. As a Valkyrie, my duty is to use my life to save more people, because... this is... my duty."

Long Qiao: "Understood, this mission will be completed."

"Hey! Qiao, are you... really willing to accept this? Wendy is going to become the Fourth Herrscher!"

"I'm not reconciled, so... give me some time," Long Qiao said before going to communicate with the system she hadn't seen in a long time in her spiritual sea.

"System, you're still here, right? I want to save Wendy, what should I do?"

"Ding, I'm here, host. To save Wendy, you need to truly receive Faiz's power and upgrade to your final form. Be careful, the Burst form will cost you your life."

"Phew... It doesn't matter anymore, as long as they can be saved. System! Open the shop and buy the Faiz Explosive!"

"Ding! The Faiz Burst Device has been successfully purchased for the host. After use, it will transform Faiz into Faiz Burst Mode. Note: After being enhanced by this system, it can be used in conjunction with the Faiz Acceleration Gauge, but it will not transform into Acceleration Mode. Instead, it will have an acceleration effect on top of the Burst Mode."

"Thanks, system. Oh, and could you buy me something else?"

When Long Qiao woke up again, she was already on the warship.

"How is she?" Zhang Qing asked, noticing that Long Qiao had woken up.

"No problem, I absolutely will not let her die." A burning flame filled Long Qiao's eyes.

"Wendy's Burst Form's ultimate attack can directly shatter the power of the gems, allowing her to become a true Valkyrie."

After a while —

Kiana: "Um, Aunt Himeko, we're almost back to the Hyperion."

Himeko: "Who are you calling 'Auntie'? Never mind, you guys stay where you are and prepare to board the ship."

Bronya: "Wendy, Bronya feels very sorry."

Wendy: "No, Bronya didn't do anything wrong."

Himeko: "Hmm? The detector detected a Honkai energy reaction. Is it a reaction from the 'Gem of Desire' within Wendy?"

Long Qiao, Men Mo, and Zhang Qing: "What?"

Himeko: "Wait, the Honkai energy reaction is still rising, 1500HW...2000HW, what's going on, what happened?!"

Wendy: "Hehehe, 2000HW? Then it should be able to destroy the Hyperion in one shot, right?"

Mei: "Miss Wendy, what...what are you saying?"

"Tsk, so he ended up becoming a Herrscher after all?" Menmo said.

"Are we really going to get rid of Miss Wendy?" Zhang Qing asked unwillingly.

"No, I won't let her die!" Long Qiao said, clenching her fists.

Wendy: "A bunch of hypocrites! I hate you all! I hate every single one of you! I wish I could kill you all! Heh heh heh ha ha ha ha ha ha!"

Himeko: "This energy reaction... does it mean... Wendy, you've unleashed the power of the gems? Or... are you being controlled by the Honkai consciousness within the gems?"

Wendy then walked away...

Kiana: "Miss Wendy... she flew away."

Himeko: "We must report to headquarters now and request that an S-rank Valkyrie be dispatched to capture Wendy."

Bronya: "Bronya believes Miss Wendy wouldn't hurt anyone."

Himeko: "We can't take the risk. Her energy level is already comparable to a Herrscher, and her personality has very likely been corrupted and distorted by the Honkai."

Kiana: "I'm willing to believe in Miss Wendy too! After all, Mei was controlled by Honkai in Changkong City, and she later suppressed it through her own willpower."

Long Qiao: "I see... I understand now. Teacher Himeko, can I lead the main force in this battle? You can provide support."

Kiana: "Brother Qiao, what do you mean by this?"

Himeko: "Are you kidding me?"

Zhang Qing: "Brother Qiao..."

Menmo: "I understand... If that's the case, it means you're absolutely confident, right? Go for it!"

Others: "So you were already confident?"

Long Qiao: "I cannot let an innocent person die in vain. I will save her."

Himeko: "Alright then, but we still need to report this to headquarters. However, it takes thirty minutes to report from here to headquarters, so you only have thirty minutes to do what you need to do."

Everyone: "Received"

Then Long Qiao pulled Zhang Qing and Men Mo aside for a meeting.

"According to the game's storyline, Bronya will be controlled when Wendy is almost persuaded. I need you all to help me stop Bronya then," Long Qiao instructed.

"Is that so? Then that's fine."

"Oh, right, be careful of Anti-Entropy ambushing Mei. Brother Mo, I'm leaving you to him."

"Row"

………………

Himeko: "I have two pieces of bad news for you. First, Schicksal has identified Wendy as the Fourth Herrscher. Second, in order to successfully capture the Herrscher, Schicksal headquarters has dispatched an S-rank Valkyrie, who has already set off."

Kiana: "Normally, if I saw an S-rank Valkyrie, I would definitely want to spar with them, but right now I really don't want to see them..."

Himeko: "The S-rank Valkyrie who came this time is Durandal, a Valkyrie wearing black armor and wielding a giant knight's lance. She is said to be the strongest of all the current Valkyries."

"Durandal? This is really going to be difficult," Long Qiao thought to herself.

Himeko: "Adding some bad news: according to Schicksal's satellite detection, five airships just passed over the Pacific Ocean, and their current location is unknown."

Mei: "A floating battleship?! Could it be Anti-Entropy?"

Himeko: "That's right. Listen up, you guys. Once you spot the Anti-Entropy forces, immediately abandon the search, especially you, Choji. If you all get caught up in it, it'll be a huge loss."

Theresa: "Kiana-chan, let me help you this time. So the Anti-Entropy foxes have finally made their move? But they're quite a helpful assistant, aren't they? Hehehehe."

Himeko: "Help? Theresa, what are you planning to do?"

Theresa: "You'll find out in a little while."