Alternate Character: Origin Xia Ling Limited-Time Appearance? / Chapter 29: Kiana Finally Understands Her Feelings

"Then, let me tell you about it slowly?"

"First, the story begins with a beautiful and lovely girl making a small mistake during a bold attempt..."

Accompanied by Elysia's sweet and gentle voice, Xia Ling's expression went from bewilderment to blankness, then to a mixture of amusement and disbelief, and finally to sudden realization.

"So... the reason I've never been able to become the Origin is because of one of Elysia's mistakes?"

"Ahem, that's true. I accidentally poured a little too much power into it..."

Elysia winked playfully and clasped her hands together. "I'm so sorry, Xia Ling worked so hard for so long, but the problem turned out to be with me..."

"No, I never blamed Elysia. On the contrary... I'm already very satisfied to be trusted by Elysia like this."

Xia Ling quickly shook her head, completely unaware that she could take this opportunity to make some "excessive" requests, such as asking to be on top next time.

Ultimately, Xia Ling is someone who doesn't like to trouble others, and she has never taken the opportunity to make a small request.

"Hmph, see? Little E, you lost!"

But to Xia Ling's astonishment, after seeing that the girl made no attempt to take the opportunity to ask for any compensation, Little E immediately became visibly sullen.

"Ah—you idiot Xia Ling, you'll be stuck underneath me for the rest of your life!"

Unaware of the bet the two had made in private, Xia Ling was placed in Xiao Shi's hands by the "angry" Little E, who then wantonly "ravaged" her petite body.

"Ahem, Little E and I made a bet. She thinks that Xia Ling you usually like to take advantage of loopholes, you'll definitely try to make some compensation at this time, like... try to see what it feels like to be the one taking the initiative?"

Elysia smiled and said, "But it seems I understand Xia Ling a little better."

"Wait, is it too late for me to back out now?!"

"It's too late! You idiot Xia Ling, you'll never be able to turn things around!"

Little E poked Xia Ling's cheek angrily.

"Alright, alright, let's talk about these things after this is all over. As for now..."

Elysia's fingers gently touched Xia Ling's body.

"Come on, Xia Ling, let me show you the whole picture of Project Vill-V."

A familiar power, accompanied by Elysia's voice, gradually welled up from Xia Ling's petite body.

That was Xia Ling's own Origin Power.

Indeed, after all the Origin Power originally belonged to Elysia in her body was filled into the Key of Blankness, Xia Ling broke through the last obstacle to the complete inheritance of the primordial power.

During the time she was "resurrected," her powers were constantly generating new Origin Power for her.

As someone with experience in reshaping bodies, Elysia naturally did not hesitate to create a simple tool for the girl to reshape her body, which is the Little Xia Ling Xia Ling is currently possessing.

"After all, reshaping the body with the Origin Power requires a little learning process. Although I know Xia Ling won't be stumped by this, it's better to hurry up right now, okay?"

In a burst of white light, a perfect, delicate body, identical to Xia Ling's previous one, slowly emerged.

However, since it is a reconstructed body, Xia Ling at this moment might be wearing something... revealing?

Clearly, Xia Ling, who had just regained her body, also noticed this after feeling the chill on her body.

The girl, whose face instantly turned bright red, opened her eyes and immediately hid behind the sofa that had just materialized, only peeking out with her small head.

"Seriously, what's there to be shy about? Come on, let me see!"

With a strange smile, Little E held the Key of Blankness, or rather, the Origin Key, that Xia Ling had picked up when she was recovering Xia Ling earlier. As if walking towards a delicious little cake, she prepared to dress Xia Ling in her "new clothes".

"Wait, Little E, can I take a look too?"

Elysia's eyes lit up, and she immediately came closer.

"I've been looking forward to Xia Ling wearing this outfit for so long!"

Chapter Twenty-Eight: Unconventional Character - Origin Xia Ling Makes a Limited-Time Appearance?

"Hmm, this is such a strange feeling..."

After a rather strange dressing process, Xia Ling, her face flushed, shyly gazed at her reflection in the crystal mirror.

She now understood why the Key of Blankness in Vill-V's collection hadn't been designed in any way.

So this thing is detachable!

After the outer ring of white armor was removed, the Key of Blankness in front of me had been completely transformed by the Origin Power.

To be precise, it looks almost exactly like Elysia's armor.

It seems that Elysia did this intentionally. Although Xia Ling's Origin Key outfit is generally consistent with Elysia's Primal Attire, many small details have been made to suit Xia Ling. In short, it is obvious at a glance that they are matching outfits.

"The effect is really great~ Every decoration on it is a little something from Miss Fairy!"

Seeing Xia Ling put on the armor she had carefully prepared, Elysia was clearly extremely happy.

Elysia the Origin Power seemed to encompass everything, the twelve cores in the original Key of Blankness fit together perfectly, showing none of the violent behavior they had shown in Xia Ling's hands before, and becoming as obedient as a docile kitten.

However, Xia Ling had already witnessed such an ability. Even the same omnipotent Origin Authority would have different tendencies in the hands of different people. Both she and Kiana had experienced the calming effect of Elysia's power on the Herrscher Core.

Or rather, only Elysia could integrate these core elements seamlessly together.

"Although I know Xia Ling is in a hurry, please don't rush, okay?"

After briefly sensing the situation outside and finding that the battle outside had not reached a dangerous level, Elysia continued to "strengthen" Xia Ling.

"Like you used to, letting the violent Herrscher Authority flow directly and brutally through your body is not an option; it would cause too much damage to your body."

"So..." Elysia took out the storybook that had helped Xia Ling several times before.

"After being modified by Vill-V, this storybook became a medium for releasing the twelve Herrscher Authority. When you use multiple powers at the same time, it can help you share the burden of four to five powers."

"And, I added bumper corners all around this storybook, you know?"

Xia Ling, who was just about to take the storybook, stumbled and almost lost her balance.

"Hmph, after all, there are always some truths that need to be discussed with the book closed, right?"

Elysia put her hands on her hips and said matter-of-factly.

"And this scepter..."

Without thinking, Xia Ling recalled that classic meme from her past life.

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"Hmm~"

Elysia didn't answer, but instead gave a cute nasal sound.

"However, this scepter does have its special uses. For example, I recorded the entire formula for the composition of Origin Power in the scepter, so those dazzling spells that Xia Ling hasn't had time to learn yet can now be used directly!"

"Oh! It's that one!"

Xia Ling's eyes lit up, and she immediately became excited. After all, she had been craving those cool bullet hell attacks in the Origin Boss battle for a long time.

To reiterate, although she could figure it out if given enough time, she's about to return to the battlefield, so there's definitely no time for her to slowly work through it.

"So, finally..." Looking at Xia Ling, who had completely transformed, Elysia's eyes revealed undisguised affection. "Would you like the lovely Miss Fairy to offer you a little blessing?"

"Certainly!"

Xia Ling was full of energy at this moment.

"This is a necessary ritual before departure!"

Elysia blinked, and the surrounding scene instantly returned to its original state as the Primordial Origin Sea of Stars.

Then, she softly began to sing for Xia Ling.

"Let the songs that no one sings be sung again."

"To write a new chapter for stories buried in the dust of history."

"A noble and pure soul embarks on a journey."

As the new Origin Herrscher is born, the battle on the moon has also entered a fierce stage.

After all, when Xia Ling had just "died," Kiana, blinded by rage, was completely unaware that the Key of Blankness floating in the air had been swallowed up by the rapidly approaching Origin Land.

Or rather, even if they discovered that the Origin Land was "overlapping" in this space, they wouldn't think much of it.

After all, even the current Origin Herrscher has given everything, so it seems reasonable for the Origin Land to reclaim its power.

Moreover... they had absolutely no time to care about that at the moment.

As it turned out, Xia Ling's plan was quite farsighted; if she had done nothing, this victory would have indeed been quite difficult.

Even with the extra gift from Xia Ling, Kiana couldn't defeat Kevin with an overwhelming advantage, or even have an advantage. Their strength was only about even.

During this period, in addition to possessing 50% of the Finality Authority, Kevin also had the power of the Chimera, which could withstand the backlash of the Finality Authority at the same level. Moreover, Kevin at this moment had far surpassed the Finality they had been unable to overcome before.

Therefore, even though their power ratio is now close to 60/40, their battle is still evenly matched.

But... Kiana can continue, while Mei and Bronya are finding it hard to hold on.

After all, this isn't a game. Kevin wouldn't be foolish enough to let the World Serpent fight the Big Three alone. This Honkai Beast, which represents Earth's history and Finality Authority and the power of the Chimera, is not to be underestimated.

At least, given their combined strength, they were completely incapable of defeating him.

"Damn it, if only the headmistress and the others were here..."

The newly manifested aerial warship was instantly blasted apart by the World Serpent, and a look of worry appeared on Bronya's face.

"At this rate, we'll be defeated sooner or later... This thing's self-healing ability is too strong; we lack a way to end it."

"A method capable of delivering a decisive blow..."

Mei pondered these words, a hint of sadness flashing in her eyes.

After all... the person who provided such precise strikes and finishing abilities in the original battle will no longer respond to them.

"I've already asked Ai to send a signal to Earth. If we hold on a little longer, the Headmistress and Durandal will be able to come to our aid..."

"But..."

Mei's voice was somewhat hesitant.

"The headmistress doesn't know about Sister Xia Ling's situation yet. If she finds out..."

"Then... please keep this a secret for me?"

A familiar voice rang in their ears.

At the same time, the sound also froze Kiana and Kevin, who were locked in a fierce battle in the distance.

With a soft, ethereal murmur, the space between the two began to shatter like crystal, leaving behind numerous cracks.

Immediately afterwards, space shattered, and a huge pinkish-white ray shot high into the sky from the crack.

And on the back of the ray...

It was none other than the figure that Kiana knew all too well.

Chapter Twenty-Nine: Kiana Finally Realizes Her Own Feelings

"Xia, Xia Ling..."

Kiana murmured to herself, her eyes, which had just been moist because of Xia Ling's death, suddenly stung again.

She had also fantasized that Xia Ling had not died, or that she would be resurrected and return, but she did not expect the reunion to come so quickly. Even though they had just said goodbye, and she was in a predicament, Xia Ling still responded to her expectations.

"Okay, okay, why have you turned into a little crybaby after just a short while?"

Like a sprite among the stars, Xia Ling moved nimbly through the air and appeared behind Kiana in the next second.

Purple, crystalline wings fluttered outwards, making room for Xia Ling readily complied, just as she had done every time she checked whether the girl had done her homework properly, gently resting her head on her shoulder.

This time, however, she didn't laugh and tap the girl's head, but gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes.

"Don't cry, I'm back now, aren't I? You clearly said I would be resurrected, why don't you believe me?"

Before Xia Ling could finish her sentence, Kiana grabbed her hand tightly as she stroked Kiana's cheek.

The girl, now at the Finality, turned her head slightly, her purple star-shaped pupils staring intently at Xia Ling. At this moment, she seemed not to Finality, but merely a wronged child.

Kiana's eyes were filled with a sense of lingering fear, relief, and... a strange kind of determination that Xia Ling had never seen before.