A journey of Shadowverse and Honkai Impact 3rd

It was also at that time that Xilin's heart was in turmoil, and the underage girl's will for revenge was shaken until she finally collapsed in despair, but the warmth given by others remained in her heart.

It was as if Sera, whom she had been watching, was originally just a poor person with the same suffering as her, but the home she created later gave her full happiness and created a beautiful dream that she would never wake up from.

"At that time... Sierra, you are not allowed to laugh when you hear this."

When talking about how she met Cecilia because of an illusion, Xilin specifically emphasized the expression that Sera shouldn't have made, because for her, that experience was also humorous and warm, and the logic was so wonderful that it could not be explained by common sense.

All I can say is that Cecilia Shaniat, the noble Valkyrie, does possess a talent that seems to be able to heal the world, enough to make the vengeful ghost who is obsessed with revenge turn back from his wrong path.

"Yeah, yeah, yeah, I promise I won't laugh. Xilin, come on, tell me. When I heard you talk about the Herrscher of the Sky days before, you always used some vague language, glossing over a lot of things, saying only that the Valkyries were shitty bastards and the researchers were animals and ants and so on."

"This is the first time I've seen you describe a hostile Valkyrie like this."

Seeing Sera with silver hair and blue eyes speaking like this, Xilin, who was immersed in memories, suddenly discovered that there seemed to be some shadows of the Valkyrie in Sera. But in a blink of an eye, the brilliance unique to Sera overshadowed the shadow of Cecilia, making Xilin understand that they were two people after all.

But... they all gave her unique redemption.

After calming down, Xilin talked about the illusion of the bond. The so-called playing with the feathers of the spirit was just glossed over, which made Sera feel a little headache, but the girl still quietly fulfilled her duty as a listener, staring at Xilin with her shining eyes.

I saw respect and love on Xilin's face. I think it must be a heartwarming story.

This thought flashed through Sera's mind, and then she finished listening to Xilin's story about the journey of their relationship. As expected, she pulled the corners of her mouth, and the way she tried to hold back her laughter looked both painful and funny, which made Xilin's face suddenly angry.

"Sera, you agreed not to laugh!"

"Sorry, wuhehe, because this is really... too funny. Although, just like I thought, it's a very heartwarming story."

Sera giggled, trying to control her laughter without any sarcasm. It was just that the amusement created by the conflicting elements in the story was too heavy. If she didn't vent, Sera would not be able to take Xilin's story seriously.

Hahaha, this is just a fantasy world of playing house, I can’t hold it anymore!

As an Avenger, when trying to punish the enemy who opposed him, he suddenly lost control of the illusion because of a mistake, and then became the enemy's daughter, and began a highly realistic play house...

Phew, Xilin, this is so cute. It turns out that you are so lacking in love. Well, let me warm your heart from now on!

But before that, let me laugh at this bizarre story that suddenly changes from the tone of a revenge battlefield to the warm style of playing house.

"Sera, what are you laughing at?"

Xilin, who was aggressive and fierce, had begun to regret sharing this dark history with Sera. At this moment of exasperation, her face flushed and she even said something thoughtless.

"If you were facing Cecilia at that time, you would have become her captive just like me!"

"Really? If the Ms. Cecilia you're talking about can possess even a third of the Tree Mother's divinity, then I'll admit it's possible."

After responding to Xilin with a smile and feeling that she had bullied her enough, Sera started to change the subject and asked Xilin to identify the woman in the video who looked like Cecilia.

Based on the information Sera obtained from Celine's "bragging", Sera did not think that this woman was Cecilia. At least in her outstanding eyes, Sera did not see the amazing maternal tenderness that Celine mentioned.

"So, Xilin, what do you think? Is the person in this picture the Cecilia you know?"

Angry, Xilin glared at Sera fiercely before angrily turning her gaze back to the projection screen in the air. The good clarity allowed her to easily recognize that the woman was extremely similar to Cecilia Shaniat, as if they were carved from the same template.

But if she looked closely, Xilin felt that this woman lacked the quietness and grace that were unique to Cecilia, that excessive gentleness that could be perceived without having to be spoken out.

"Probably not. They're probably sisters or something. Sera, if you do anything, remember to be gentle so you don't run into any obstacles when communicating."

"Wow, Xilin's elbow is turned outward. I am the one who has been with Xilin the longest, but why is Xilin still obsessed with Cecilia... Wow."

Sera pretended to cry in a teasing manner, but when she found that Xilin was indifferent, she stopped teasing her and the sad expression on her face disappeared in an instant.

"Ahem, since you said so, Xilin, I will consider it. But no matter what, I will not let go of any enemy who tries to destroy this home."

"This is not about good or evil, nor about justice. Those who kill must also be prepared to be killed."

The tone suddenly became gloomy and resolute. On Sera's face, Xilin saw determination that was pure to the extreme. Even if she was under the oppression of the planet, the girl's will would not be shaken in the slightest.

Xilin also felt the same way.

"Of course, I'm just making a suggestion. Even if Cecilia were to ask me to give up this home right now, I would tear her apart without hesitation."

"Sera, I absolutely stand with you on this matter. We should protect our common home together!"

Sera's lovely face revealed joyful approval and the gentleness of having someone by her side. I have to say that Xilin's words really touched the soft spot in my heart. Hmm...

If Cecilia also has silver hair and blue eyes as Xilin said, then maybe when I grow up I can let Xilin relive her old memories?

Huhuhu, I can also treat Xilin as my daughter~

Because she is so familiar with Xilin, Sera's bold side is particularly bold, and she is not at all quiet and reserved when facing other people.

But she was indeed gentle and kind when she needed to be, which gave Xilin the illusion that Sera was like Cecilia for a moment.

218. Imprisonment

The short day of rest passed just like that.

In the vast forest of their homeland, there are countless mysterious runes flashing with clear light. The mysterious and complex patterns are like the outflow of souls, showing the holy meaning.

Apart from that, the residents still do what they should do. When the sky falls, there are tall people to hold it up. They believe that no matter what problems arise, there will be pioneers in the front to bring peace to everyone.

In the large workshop, Sera, who was sitting at the first node, was fully connected with the barrier. From her petite body, she released a spiritual thought that could be described as magnificent and vast, which flowed in the large barrier along with the ever-fluctuating Mana Sea.

The second node is the oak tree Baltek's breathing, which is even and natural. As a natural symbol of the earth, his will is peaceful and light, like the green mist blowing across the mountains. The natural blessings he spreads shine on the forest like the sun, wishing the residents a life without worries.

Deep underground, where thoughts and souls flow, the rainbow light of the underworld shuttles endlessly. In it, the land that touches the ultimate truth stands tall, deposited here as the steel of the earth, solidifying the unshakable weight of the great barrier.

"Well, they're about to start."

Following Sera's will, Xilin heard her calm judgment, and then the girl's will saw dense rings of light. In the spiritual vision, the stable and solid space-time flow body was a regular spindle shape, imprinted on the void as a solid shield. The exquisite craftsmanship made Xilin feel that it was too delicate.

If it were me, well... it's not impossible, but I might get exhausted and pass out while doing it.

Forget it. I am not as good as Sera. I am still an apprentice under Sera. Why should I think about surpassing Sera? Isn’t it good to be a salted fish?

Xilin's thoughts jumped back and forth between giving up and struggling, and finally she reaffirmed the tone of giving up, but behind the giving up she buried the wish to protect and help others.

At this moment, at noon, in the outer primeval forest corresponding to the barrier, the two small-scale World Snake cadres also began their cooperation.

Misterine is responsible for communicating with the stigmata space and directly confronting the rejection and conflict that occurs here.

Gray Snake is responsible for operating the analytical instruments to see if he can detect the mechanism of the phenomenon or the clues behind it as the intensity increases.

"How are you adjusting to your condition?"

Under an ordinary tree, Gray Snake set up the analytical instrument and confirmed that the distribution of the nanocircuits was normal and operating well, then asked Misterine a question.

"Not bad. I've adapted better to this place than yesterday."

A long spear appeared in Mistlin's hand, with a dazzling purple flag fluttering leisurely on it. The Shaniyat family's emblem, the connecting flower, bloomed brilliantly in it, shining brightly as a symbol of the Shaniyat stigmata appearing on people.

At this moment, Misterine, holding a gun, truly had the demeanor of a saint and a leader. Wherever the tip of the gun pointed was the target. She guided the soldiers to move forward bravely and take the glory of victory for herself.

"Then I'll begin."

The gray snake nodded silently, agreeing to Mistletoe's request, and then the quiet primeval forest underwent silent changes.

Because of the original tranquility, the creatures living here are unaware of the arrival of the deeper silence. In that imperceptible imaginary space, some things are trying to shorten the distance in time and space by strengthening their connections, thus touching the dormant dragon that has been entrenched here.

Brilliant ripples spread across the high-dimensional and high-dimensional structures, breaking the tranquility of the world as a prelude to a collision. Suddenly, both Mistlin and the Gray Snake felt a cold gaze.

Gray Snake was indescribable and didn't know how to react. The moment he was looked at, his spirit was ravaged and oppressed for no reason. His will, which had been tempered to the extreme by pain, was easily defeated, and the life accumulated over countless years was shattered into chaos.

I can also faint...

The gray snake fell down easily, but for Mistlin, her hard struggle seemed particularly difficult, like a drowning person struggling in the ocean. Although she anticipated the tragic ending, she was still unwilling to give up the fight for the tiny hope.

This type of enemy... I really don't get along with them... The ideals of the stigmata space can't descend to help me, and the transformation (dreamweaving) that blurs the line between truth and falsehood is seen through by the eyes that see through the truth, limiting my output...

A bitter expression appeared on Mistlin's face. She had a premonition that the unknown enemy she faced this time was probably restraining her existence in every way. Even if she wanted to escape and return to the Stigmata Space now, it would be a luxury.

"I see. Is this the stigmata space you mentioned?"

In a world where her mind was gradually darkening, Mistlin heard chaotic and incomprehensible sounds, like the roar of a vicious beast, or the whisper of an indescribable thing. Suddenly, everything fell into a hazy paleness, telling the ending of the two cadres of the World Serpent.

——Be thrown into prison.

Big workshop.

The grand and condensed spiritual thoughts returned naturally, and were restrained by the girl's petite figure, without any trace of the sublime state when she was at full strength. With the help of the barrier and her own strength, Sera took action instantly when she discovered the terrible consequences that the collision phenomenon might bring. She captured the two culprits before the disaster occurred and directly threw them into the newly built Azfort shelter.

The blue eyes looked in a certain direction in time and space. After confirming again and again that the so-called stigmata space was spontaneously repelled away by the great barrier, Sera confirmed the true appearance of the stigmata space.

The alien space in the corresponding spatial phase that acts as the planet's earth veins has an overall structure that tends to be characterized by a "tree cluster", in which spiritual things such as souls and thoughts flow, circulating back and forth around the planet.

Of course, what cannot be ignored is the dense Honkai energy in it. Judging from the contact just now, the Honkai energy level inside is really frighteningly high, worthy of the name of earth veins, dragon veins, etc.

If it is used by someone with ulterior motives, the threat to our home will be unimaginable. It seems that our home cannot be confined to one place. At least it must have the ability to move independently at critical moments.

Many thoughts flashed through Sera's mind in a short period of time, but none of them could be accomplished in a short time. If the boat project was successful, then she could try to transform the entire barrier and add the ability to travel through time and space.

"Xilin, get ready. Once they wake up, we will have to conduct an interrogation."

"Anyway, based on what they want to do, I'm ready to give them all a life sentence."

"Yeah! I sensed it too. You actually wanted to blow up our house! Unforgivable!"

219. Beginning of the Interrogation

Everything was pale, and the invisible force erased all cognition. When the terrible will came over her, Mistlin realized how shocking the heights a living being could reach in the pure spiritual realm.

——Like a god.

Apart from this description, all other statements are pale and powerless, and lose their concrete meaning in the face of the terrifying existence that Misterine faced personally.

"Well……"

Her head was still a little dizzy from the mental crush, and the feeling of being heavy-headed and light-footed did not go away for a long time even after she woke up. The tall woman with a pair of blue eyes suppressed the discomfort of her body, and after trying to look around carefully, she realized that she was imprisoned.

The small bedroom can be described as humanized, with all the necessary furniture revealing a primitive natural style. It is obvious that it was made not long ago, with a bright and shiny surface and the light reflected from it is also bright and beautiful. It is a furnishing that even Miss Misterlin can't find fault with.

But on the other hand, this place highlights its essence as a prison.

The blocked door, the windowless design, and the bracelet that was suppressing her all the time made it impossible for Mistlin to tell what material the bracelet with a holy blue glow was made of. However, this did not prevent her from sensing a deadly aura from it.

This is a container, and the things stored inside are like her natural enemies. If they are released completely, the consequences will be unimaginable.

At least, Misterine could confirm that something very bad would happen to her existence itself.

It's really a bad situation. I participated in a scientific research mission but encountered an unprecedentedly powerful enemy. I don't know whether to say that I am lucky or unlucky. From the current perspective, it is probably impossible to escape.

Just take it one step at a time.

After seeing her situation clearly, Mistlin's leisurely mood prevailed. When she was not thinking about escaping, prison would become a kind of vacation life with restricted freedom. In a sense, it was quite attractive.

Opening every wooden cabinet in the bedroom was like opening a treasure chest, which made people full of anticipation. Whether it was ordinary toiletries or a few delicious-looking fruits, it made Mistlin feel more relaxed, because judging from the items stored in the cabinets, her life should not be in any danger.

"Oh, there's really nothing I can do this time."

Lying back on the bed of just the right softness, the woman who had completed her psychological construction in a very short time showed a relaxed smile on her face. She was cheerful and optimistic, not like a prisoner who had just been captured.

"Because I was caught, I lost my freedom and was unable to complete the various tasks I was assigned. Even if the Lord knew about this, there would be nothing wrong with it."

As she spoke, Misterine hummed a cheerful ballad to herself. Her relaxed state of mind when she was alone did not have the slightest sense of responsibility that belonged to a World Serpent cadre. Instead, she was full of girlish agility and playfulness, and she was extremely good at finding excuses and reasons.

The silver-gray light was neither too bright nor too dim, allowing people to fall asleep and see the things around them clearly. After no one paid attention to her for a while, Mistlin closed her eyes and enjoyed the relaxing time that belonged to her alone without work.

But soon, she no longer had the leisure to enjoy this time. Even if she was sure that the situation was still acceptable, when she really faced the reality, she couldn't help but feel uneasy, for fear that her enemy would act unpredictably.

"Misterine Shaniat, right?"

A round ball of light appeared in the single room on the second floor of the "Azfort Shelter". The sacred holy blue light, accompanied by another ball of dark purple light, bloomed in front of Mistlin's eyes, making the woman who opened her eyes in response to the stress suddenly feel the disparity in reality.

Two balls of light, not even one of them has a human shape. Are they some kind of magical species, or are they projections or something?

"Yes, if you don't mind, you can also call me Hatabu~ This is my code name in World Snake. How about it, as a prisoner, am I particularly cooperative with your work?"

The smiling woman was optimistic and calm, and her wisdom and composure were particularly eye-catching. From the first meeting, Sera had a higher opinion of Misterine, and her impression changed from "prisoner" to "somewhat troublesome prisoner", who needed more measures to prevent escape in the future.

"That's unnecessary. Judging from your previous actions, you've already declared war on us. What's saving your life now is only your own uniqueness. If you weren't qualified as experimental material, you'd be dead by now."

Cruel and cold words uttered from the ball of light from Sheng Qing. The indifferent and ruthless voice was not that of a human, but more like some kind of machine, which made people think a lot.

As for the cruel words, Sera believed that it was a necessary means of intimidation aimed at destroying other people's psychological defenses. If she really wanted to conduct a particularly dangerous experiment, Sera would try her best to seek other people's opinions before proceeding.

"Hey, has it reached the point of declaring war?" Misterlin showed an unexpectedly surprised expression. Perhaps this was also unexpected for her.

"Well... I'm sorry, if that's possible, I don't want to get into a conflict with you. After all, it's not my intention to threaten other people's lives for no reason."

With an expression of apology that seemed impeccable on the surface, Misterine's words revealed her personal values, which, combined with her appearance, gave Xilin the illusion that she was indeed very similar to Cecilia.