"Kiana, You Are My Pride"

Even though people don't change outfits as easily as in anime, you can still tell who Seele is and who is Dark Seele just by their tone of voice.

"I wonder what Himeko's expression will be when she sees this..."

Bronya sighed.

She's a grown-up now, she can't cry, she absolutely can't cry!

Bronya suppressed her urge to cry.

Himeko's eyes were slightly red at this moment.

Unlike Theresa, who was crying, she stared blankly at Kiana on the screen.

Kiana... you are my pride.

When Himeko's whispered words, Theresa cried even harder.

"Kiana's crying is too unfair, it's exactly the same as the real thing, it doesn't seem like it's acting... Sigh, that was too cruel."

Vita gasped; even she hadn't been able to withstand that blow.

"That's true. When I arrived, Kiana was still crying, Mei was comforting her..."

Himeko sighed.

"True emotions... are the most heart-wrenching."

[Kiana was crying so hard she couldn't speak. Himeko couldn't help but reach out and stroke her soft white hair, saying softly.]

"Of course I can see it."

"Kiana, I can see you if you wish."

"Because I am in your heart."

Kiana couldn't stop crying. She wanted to answer, but she was too sobbing to speak.

"You remind me of my childhood."

Seeing Kiana still crying, Himeko thought of her own past, and her expression softened even more.

"At my mother's funeral, I cried my heart out and clung to my father, refusing to leave. In the end, it was just the two of us left."

"Unlike me, my father shed silent tears. But he said, 'It's alright, Himeko, Mom will turn into a star and watch over us from the sky.'"

"My father never expressed these things, and even his words of comfort were so clumsy, but even now, I still believe what he said."

"Kiana, as long as you believe... I will become a star and watch over you in the night sky."

Himeko looked at the students before her, students who made her proud and gratified. A smile appeared on her lips. She was reluctant to part with them, but Kiana had to return to reality eventually.

Even if the torch goes out and the moon loses its light, this unchanging glimmer will still light your way forward.

"So don't be afraid, I haven't left you. Being a source of strength for students is a teacher's most romantic destiny."

"That's... that's too unfair..."

Elysia cried until her vision blurred.

If I cried before because I empathized with Kiana, then I'm crying now because I'm moved by Himeko's words.

The phrase, "To become the driving force for students' progress is the most romantic destination for a teacher," is a memorable statement that not only encapsulates Himeko's life but also expresses the teacher's belief.

"The screenwriter went completely mad with killing, unwilling to leave anyone a way out."

Mobius gritted his teeth and glared at Yaqing.

In the past, at least the audience was given a chance to breathe, but now they are not given any at all; they seem to want to stab someone to death.

"Himeko did not die, but turned into the Stars in the sky, watching over Kiana and the others as they grew up. It is indeed a very romantic idea."

Mei sighed.

Romance is romantic, but they don't want Himeko to be just a distant Stars in the sky; they want Himeko to be by Kiana's side.

If the previous chapters were absolutely brilliant, then this chapter is enough to pave the way to godhood.

It's not only because it portrays the touching teacher-student relationship between Kiana and Himeko, but also because of the four words that run through the entire chapter: passing on the torch.

"Himeko... is indeed a teacher worthy of respect."

Otto raised his goblet and offered a toast from afar.

"I am pleased that Theresa has such a teacher."

Otto drank it all in one gulp.

"I really hope that one day you can come to the Schicksal Headquarters, and I will open a bottle of expensive red wine for you... No, that would be disrespectful, I will open it for you myself."

The respect in Otto's eyes seemed genuine.

He didn't consider himself a good person, nor a bad person, but he couldn't bring himself to give everything for others, except for Kallen. Therefore, he sincerely admired people like Himeko.

"Waaaaah..."

Next to Kallen, there was also a small mountain of paper.

"It's all your fault, Otto! If it weren't for your plan, Himeko- sensei wouldn't have died... Waaaaah, it's all your fault!"

Faced with Kallen's accusations, Otto apologized without the slightest hesitation.

"Yes, it's all my fault."

Otto admitted his mistake, but he didn't repent. If he had to choose between sacrificing most people or reviving Kallen, he would choose the latter without hesitation.

Himeko's words continued, her final words of advice. She was like a parent worried about their child's journey, wanting to teach Kiana everything she knew and everything she had to say, because this was truly the Final Lesson.

"Everything will pass, everything will change, even if that change takes away your whole world."

"But it doesn't matter—it is also the most powerful force in the world, a force that can open up hope and a path for anyone."

"Um..."

Kiana stopped sobbing, but her eyes were still filled with tears.

Himeko gently stroked her head and whispered.

When you feel lost, look up at the starry sky. I am there to light up your entire night.

"... Thank you, Himeko- sensei."

A white light shone from the edge of the world, signifying that the moment of parting had arrived. Kiana's tone was complex, filled with deep reluctance.

"I have to go now."

"Yes, go ahead. Take a step forward, Kiana, just go boldly."

Himeko gazed tenderly at Kiana, a proud and self-satisfied smile on her face.

"I will always bless you and watch over you. After all—you are my student, Murata Himeko."

"... Haha, Himeko- sensei, it's a pleasure to be your student! It's an honor to meet you!"

Kiana wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and finally smiled.

"It's my honor. Go, Kiana."

Goodbye, Himeko- sensei.

The white light engulfed Kiana and filled the entire screen.

Kiana's reunion with Himeko healed the deep wounds in her heart, allowing her to leave without regrets. Her final tone was light, revealing that she was relieved.

"That's... over?"

Elysia wanted to grab a tissue to wipe away her tears, but she was surprised to find that she had used up two whole packs of tissues all by herself.

"Well, we probably won't see Himeko in the main storyline. We can only look forward to Himeko appearance in the web series."

Mei sighed.

"It's still a bit painful. It's a pity. If Himeko had survived, Theresa would have been a pillar of support for Schicksal after she became a bishop, and Theresa wouldn't have been so weak."

"If Himeko were to live, it wouldn't fit the writing style of the Honkai writers. I've also thought about Himeko living on like Little Knowledge and Dark Seele, but if that were the case, the whole story would fall into a low-level state."

Vill-V shook her head.

"That's... good, a happy ending, I like... this kind of ending."

Elysia replied while sobbing.

Vill-V didn't say much.

In her opinion, the story was already perfect.

"..."

Kevin took a deep breath.

"Well written, well written!"

Kevin gritted his teeth. He no longer cared about how the plot would involve killing Herrscher of the Thousand. He just wanted to know who the screenwriter was who wrote this plot.

There are many others who share the same thoughts as him.

At least, Yaqing could feel Ying's cold gaze. Without a doubt, if she knew that he was the screenwriter, he would have no choice but to catch a blade bare-handed and cry out for mercy.

Yaqing felt a little fortunate.

He had long anticipated this situation.

Therefore, Otto's name was written in advance on the screenwriter's position in the final scrolling credits.

Aside from Sakura and Kallen complaining to him, no one else could do anything about Otto.

"Wait, there's a chance! Kiana didn't leave!"

Ling shouted and pointed at the big screen.

It attracted everyone's attention.

After the white light dissipated, Kiana was still in a pure white space, and the howling of wind and snow reached their ears.

"Could it be... that Himeko can really survive?!"

Vill-V looked incredulous.

This was clearly beyond her expectations.

"Very good!"

Elysia wept with joy.

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Chapter 418 "Kiana, You Are My Pride"

Amidst the puzzled gazes of all the viewers, Kiana did not leave the pure white space of consciousness.

"???"

Although they were confused, they couldn't help but get excited.

"Is there a chance for things to turn around?"

This idea suddenly came to mind.

That was their last hope. They desperately wanted Himeko to survive, even if it was just a fragment of her consciousness, so that Himeko could witness Kiana and the others' growth and avoid such regret.

With this hope in their hearts, they eagerly awaited the unfolding events.

Kiana slowly walked to a short distance in front of Himeko, and perhaps because she was reluctant to leave, she did not leave the consciousness space.

"Go ahead, Kiana, everyone's waiting for you outside."

Seeing Kiana's reluctance, Himeko gently said those words.

Kiana remained, as if she hadn't given up.

"I will continue to protect you. Although this is the last time we see each other, it is not goodbye forever."

"When you cry for the sun you have missed, you will also miss the stars."

"How about it? Pretty good poem, isn't it? Written by Tagore."

"One night I burned all my memories, and from then on my dreams became transparent. One morning I threw away all my yesterdays, and from then on my steps became light."