"...Was it because the Earth's wounds hadn't healed yet after undergoing the Stigmata Project's reconstruction?"
It seemed he had known about this all along.
"Probably both."
At that moment, Kiana realized that one use of this mirror might be to reflect the shadows of others.
With that in mind, she began trying to use this ability to find traces of her companions.
Very quickly, she connected to Mei and Bronya's consciousnesses.
"Kiana!"
"Kiana, what exactly just...?"
Kiana understood that her sudden disappearance had made Mei and the others worry.
So she smiled and explained, "Amid Finality's upheaval, Kevin and I reached the vicinity of the Cocoon."
"Before he vanished... we fought our final battle of honor."
Mei asked, "So now... you're the Herrscher of Finality in the complete sense?"
"There's still one last step~" After saying that, Kiana reassured her, "Don't worry, Mei. I'll be fine."
"It's just that before then, there are some things I want to say to everyone in the world."
"...Ahem."
A soft cough suddenly echoed in the minds of people all over the world.
"Hello, everyone! I'm your Herrscher of Finality, Kiana Kaslana."
"That title might sound a little scary, but like all of you, I'm just an ordinary member of humanity."
Please send flowers.
"It's just that my job is a little special—"
"I'll stand behind all of you and use my superpowers to protect this world, to protect humanity's freedom to shape its own destiny."
"Uh... I guess that still sounds a little abstract?"
"Then let me put it another way—"
"Until the newborn Earth can withstand Finality's power, I'll remain on the Moon and do my best to reduce Honkai's impact on the world."
"This process might take five to ten years. It might require people all over the world to work