A journey of Shadowverse and Honkai Impact 3rd

The dark side of the world that ordinary people cannot access is a collection of mysterious and extraordinary things. Generally speaking, in the case of the existence of forces such as Honkai energy, the forces of the dark side are like the uncrowned kings.

Sera, who had confirmed her thoughts and was thankful that she had not gone to the hospital for treatment before, breathed a sigh of relief. But then she began to worry about the gloomy future.

Let's take it one step at a time. Who knows, by the time I'm discovered, I might have already mastered the art.

Sera was comforting herself, and before she knew it, it was time for a break, and she heard the pleasant time signal. Immediately, the scene that gave her a headache appeared in the activity room.

The energetic healthy children, big and small, came running happily, and under the command of the nurse Linda, they were assigned to their respective assistance targets, and pushed the few people in wheelchairs out in a lively manner. On the way, there were many chattering self-introductions echoing around Sera's little head.

"I'm John..."

"I'm Drake..."

"What's your name?"

Before the group meal, Sera was tortured by the sound of children's voices in her head.

These are the kids, they fight with each other right away.

Whether they are nurses or priests, they all feel sad when maintaining order.

20. Omen

The bright lights illuminate the room, covering it with a gentle veil and injecting light into every ordinary yet heartwarming dish, just like the gurgling sounds of children eating, echoing with their happy hearts.

Unfortunately, Sera could only watch them quietly, showing a calm attitude without any worldly desires towards the food that was so close to her.

Actually, I really want to eat something, but when I think about chewing and biting when eating, I think there will be phantom pain from my teeth and even deep in my gums.

Perhaps, the stomach that is digesting food may also feel the pain of being hit by a heavy object when the food enters.

The trial of non-killing guarantees the continuation of life, but brings eternal pain. In every sense, it is a bad trial.

The blue pupils closed, there was no need to read any further. Sera, who always felt that she was forced to be isolated from the world, controlled the mana flowing in her body, silently nourishing her broken body.

Spiritual things drive material life, and in the combination of life and spirit, it consciously moves towards the realm of normality and health. However, this speed is too slow, and congenital genetic defects are not easy to make up for. To solve them, girls need to analyze life itself more deeply.

Completion.

I suddenly thought of this term I had seen before. Sublimating a flawed life into a flawless life is like transforming ordinary substances into beautiful gold in alchemy. It is something that suits Sera's current needs.

Well, my current level is really not enough, and I don’t have any ready-made advanced knowledge to refer to. As a pure newcomer, I can only think too high.

The sounds of eating lingering in my ears were intermittent, like a faucet dripping with water, the water flowing out was irregular, and the fact that it was not tightened made people want to tighten it.

The feeling of the self changes with the change of mood. Before Sera, who took the external scene as the image of the inner feelings, could imagine more fantasies, she heard a discordant sneeze.

"Hank, what are you doing!?"

"Drake, this was just an accident..."

"You know, you're disgusting!"

The conflict between the two boys originated from a sneeze. The sneezer did not have time to change direction and sprayed out a large amount of droplets, which not only hit the other person's face, but also cast a layer of added haze on the delicious food.

"I'm sorry, I won't do that next time."

"No, you have to compensate me for this meal!"

Sera imagined a childish and intense scene between the two, and guessed that the situation would be contained soon. She pushed through the chaotic noises and found the sound of rapidly approaching footsteps. They were not as light and graceful as children, but had an unusual steadiness and majesty, and sounded like someone important.

"You can't do this, Hank and Derek, go to the bathroom and wash up first, and then come back and get another meal."

The conflict was resolved in a few seconds, and the familiar voice made it easy for Sera to know the identity of the mediator.

Yes, it’s Mr. Priest.

"No appetite?"

The clear voice was so close. Sera opened her eyes and looked at the tall Father Capton in front of her, nodding her head slightly.

On the shelf where the wheelchair was placed, the porridge with a faint aroma was more delicate and easy to digest. However, the girl remained silent and did not move.

"..."

The adult took the porridge that smelled sweet without forcing it, and the look of him giving it to others gave Sera a small sense of accomplishment in benefiting others. After a while, the two boys, who seemed to have reconciled, returned to the spacious cafeteria.

Hank is a boy with short fiery red hair and a freckled face that makes him look a little weak. Drake is a boy with short black hair and a strong physique that looks a bit like an athlete.

Phew, I'd better stay the way I am now. Dealing with children will only consume my limited attention.

The little episode passed through her heart like the wind. Feeling that human cubs would always cause trouble no matter what, Sera began to think about leaving the cafeteria and going somewhere else on her own.

"Drake."

After watching the boy finish his meal, Sera gently called his name. Before, he was also one of the people who was very enthusiastic about wanting to make friends with her.

"Hey, Sera? What's wrong?"

The combination of clear and soft voice was very impressive. Drake showed a slightly blushing embarrassed expression towards the girl in the wheelchair.

"Can you help me? I want to go somewhere else."

"Oh! Do you want me to help push the cart? No problem!"

Perhaps because he had a full meal, the boy, feeling full of strength, pushed up a wheelchair that was about the same height as him. Suddenly, the powered wheelchair began its journey around the entire public welfare facility.

This building, which should be called an orphanage, is located next to the church. As if to demonstrate God's mercy, its free charity activities are always providing assistance to those in need to the best of its ability.

Dark solid wood furniture and warm white walls covered with egg white paint were everywhere Sera saw them. In addition, some warm house designs also caught her eye.

The warm large room was a place for conversation that served as a hall. The large fireplace was connected to the pipe leading to the roof. The crackling sparks danced among the fine charcoal, igniting a bright flame.

"Mmmmmmm..."

The snow-white hair kept nodding, and leisurely elderly chairs and soft sofa chairs were placed on the clean blanket. The elderly residents with old but not decadent faces gathered together, recalling the glorious past years in the pleasant smell of tea, and nodded in agreement again.

The silent wave and kind smile, the old boy's greeting is full of energy and spirit. His good mental outlook seems to be able to support a smart mountaineering outfit and climb another peak in life.

Sera had to use some effort to greet and respond to the old boy. She felt a sense of necessity to do so, as if she was respecting the elderly and loving the young at the same time. It was really interesting.

Passing by the hall where the old boy and the old woman gathered, they entered a long corridor connecting various places. Outside the neat windows was an endless expanse of snow. The bright white that undulated with the terrain showed only its icy and tough characteristics before it melted.

"..."

Ok?

The stinging sensation was fleeting. It was not a physical pain, but a spiritual warning. Sera, who was sitting in the wheelchair, noticed it and turned her head. The scene outside the window, a mixture of dark green and snow-white, was reflected in her blue eyes.

It seemed like there was nothing wrong, just an ordinary snow scene. In the winter forest there was nothing but snow and trees. Apart from the feeling of the vast silence, there was nothing unusual.

There is something...

I have a bad feeling...

"Drake, can you slow down a bit? I want to see more of the world outside the window."

"Yeah, no problem, Sierra."

21. Stargazing Platform

"..."

In the office filled with a calm and peaceful atmosphere, the rare and uneasy ringing of a phone call was heard. The rapid chirping was particularly eye-catching, like the cry of a crow announcing a funeral, shattering the peaceful daily life.

"Hey...I understand. I'll bring people over right away."

The afterglow of the New Year has not yet completely dissipated, but the new work of the police station has already arrived.

According to the receptionist's description, this case was a homicide whose specific details were not yet clear. One person in a monogamous family was dead and one was missing. The murderer's extremely cruel behavior was vividly displayed on the dismembered body. Without the intervention of professionals, the specific identity of the deceased could not be determined.

The fragrant coffee was left in the office. With the sound of two doors opening and closing, the dark coffee slowly lost its heat and gradually became cold.

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Life in the workhouse seemed to remain as peaceful as ever.

When she strolled around in her wheelchair, Sera would always focus her attention on the area in the backyard, because through the thick glass windows, she could see the winter woods.

The conifers, pines and cypresses, covered in snow coats but still maintaining their spirit, stand tall and straight like guardians watching over this small town in Northern Europe. But ever since that experience, the long woods seem to be emitting some kind of obscure ominous aura in the girl's eyes.

"Sister Freya, thank you for your help."

In the past few days, Sera didn't always take advantage of one person. She was fair and just and made many friends by asking others to help push her wheelchair. Freya, the girl who was helping her now, was one of them.

The tall body has great potential for horizontal growth. The girl has turned from strong to obese. She has a kind heart, but her rough face prevents others from understanding her noble soul.

"Hey, it's okay, little Sera. If you have any problems, just tell me. After all, we are friends."

Making friends is easy, and gaining favor is a common phenomenon. Knowing that it is pure kindness that creates all this, Sera's kind way.

"Don't worry about me, Sister Freya. I don't want to come out every day."

"It's nice to stay in the room and read a book or take a nap sometimes."

Hearing this, the adolescent girl took a closer look at the thin girl in the wheelchair and dismissed the idea that Sera might gain weight. However, she still disagreed with Sera's suggestion that she stay in the room alone.

Although it is winter, the outside is different from the inside of the house. How can you not go out for a walk? Even if you have difficulty moving, you should look at the beauty of the outside world. Otherwise, if you get moldy and feel gloomy all day long, you will be ruined.

"Well, how about Sera just take two days off a week? We have to make sure we go out enough times."

Are they going to make me spend 40 hours a week outdoors? Thinking about the work schedule, Sera was a bit amused. Since when did patients have to have strict regulations on their outdoor activities? I'm not in rehabilitation.

"I understand. Just let me go back and have a good rest. Sister Freya, don't worry."

"I'm not that kind of person."

After making an inexplicable agreement and feeling the soft push of the wheelchair, Sera moved from the first floor to the second floor. Before nightfall, she still had some things to do in her room.

The kind tool friend left. At this moment, the only things in the room were various furnishings and the snow light coming in from the window. Silently, the thin silk thread had already found the old customer who had experienced many hardships.

The yellow doll, the rabbit man named Hoom, still had that funny and weird face, but the action it displayed next was particularly scary.

The round hands and feet had no lethality, and the power accumulated in each move was released instantly, making a crisp sound of breaking through the air. The strong and powerful force was not as exaggerated as hundreds of kilograms, but compared with the body size, it was quite outstanding.

There is no need to tighten the extremely fine internal tissue tears, and the controlling thread can be used to sew and strengthen the interior. After experiencing the fun of puppeteering, Sera manipulated the doll to do a set of radio gymnastics, and then quietly walked out of the wheelchair and returned to her familiar bed.

The whole process was filled with severe pain. When the controlling thread fell on her, Sera, who was manipulating her body like a puppet, felt a subtle sense of separation between her mind and body. However, this was indeed useful. As long as she was determined, the sick body with a soft appearance could also show excessive mobility.

I have a pretty good understanding of the basics of puppetry, and have made great progress in the application of puppetry. By changing the properties of mana, the thread of domination can also give the manipulated person a certain strengthening effect, which is the production and assembly of puppets. Hey, I'm still a newbie.

As for the magic system, she is not proficient enough. Leaving aside the attack techniques, Sera, who majors in defense formations and alchemy, is now more willing to play a supporting role and is not very willing to confront possible enemies head-on.

Well, let's start exploring the deck again tonight. If I continue to study on my own, the progress will be slow, so I might as well try my luck.

Thinking of this, the anticipation seemed to speed up the flow of time. The girl lying on the bed opened and closed her eyes again and again, and the sky outside quickly darkened.

The sun has set, and now it is the bright crescent moon that takes over. Needless to say, this is the time to start!

"Oh~ Come on, I'm ready."

In the spiritual realm, the sun was blazing brightly. Bathed in the light, Xilin looked at the neatly dressed Sera. Her calm expression concealed the excitement of exploring the unknown.

"Ohhhh! (Here I come)"

The tall body of the mud and dust giant has grown taller, and it is at least three meters tall. Although it is still fat, the appearance of grass, flowers and fruits growing on it is really full of childishness. In this way, the one big and one small eyes also look a lot cuter.

"It looks like everyone is ready."

Sera looked up at the sky in the spiritual realm with a sense of understanding. The mysterious green circle stood alone in the world, overlooking everything as an external object. At this time, the second arrow of pain had accumulated the strength to be shot.

"what happened?"

"It's nothing, Xilin, just hold out your hand."

Following the girl's instructions, Xilin stretched out her hand with great anticipation, and immediately felt the cool softness, which came from the warmth of Sera's little hand.

Sera, who was about to take the others with her when she clasped her hands together, suddenly exclaimed, and an embarrassed look appeared on her pretty face.

"Xilin...I don't think I can take you with me. I'm sorry..."

(The main player is prohibited from entering the deck exploration with multiple identities, and cannot use operations such as clones to perform actual multi-threaded exploration)

Sera looked at Xilin subtly, not knowing what to do, and Xilin understood her subtle look as guilt born out of apology.

"Is it."

The purple-haired girl sighed. The lost interest was like a falling star, which had lost its shining brilliance when it fell into her heart. The next moment, Xilin, who had cheered up, blessed Sera sincerely.

"Then I wish you a pleasant journey. By the way, can this earth monster enter?"