I Won't Abandon You.

A moment later, Yae Sakura opened her eyes.

For Kiana, the process took only a few breaths, but for Yae Sakura, those few breaths felt like an eternity.

It feels like a very, very long time has passed.

He was stunned for a long time when he saw Kiana's concerned yet somewhat nervous eyes.

"Kiana..."

Kiana nodded and said, "I'm here. Sakura, how are you feeling? Are you alright? Do you remember anything?"

What are you thinking about?

Yae Sakura was somewhat dazed; to her, it seemed like something from a very, very long time ago, because she had reincarnated in this world countless times.

"I've remembered most of them."

She pursed her lips and said sadly, "That seems like a long time ago. I saw Rin here again, and I thought it was a chance given to me by the gods to make amends, so I tried my best to save Rin."

"But I can't do it."

"Rin's death seems to be etched into the rules of this world; no matter how hard I try, Rin cannot survive!"

All her efforts were in vain.

Everything around her seemed to be mocking her overestimation of her abilities.

She couldn't save her sister.

Even the illusory sister couldn't be saved.

Yae Sakura spoke of the root of her pain, she gritted her teeth, her body trembling slightly. From Kiana's perspective, black smoke was indeed rising from her body.

It looks a bit creepy.

"I don't know how many times I tried, I only remember that the endings got more and more terrible."

"My pain and regret together formed this monster; it stole most of my power, and... those Remembrance."

"I am a shameful escapist."

"That's not how it is!"

Kiana reached out and pulled the aching Yae Sakura to her side, holding her hand and looking firmly into her eyes.

"It's already quite an achievement that you've persevered this long!"

That thing is most likely Honkai Beast born from the combination of Honkai energy and the darkness in one's heart.

"That's enough, Sakura, leave everything to me!"

Kiana looked at her and said, word by word, "You don't need to dwell on the pain of the past anymore, because I'm here. Believe me, I can definitely save Rin, no, not just Rin, but you too!"

If it's Kiana...

If that person is Kiana...

It must be possible, right?

It must be possible, right?!

Unable to control her emotions any longer, Yae Sakura impulsively reached out and hugged Kiana was standing right next to her.

I was suddenly pulled into someone's arms.

In the soft embrace, Kiana felt the warmth of Yae Sakura's body, her body stiffened slightly, and her face flushed slightly.

This... this...

Isn't this a bit too intimate?

Yae Sakura carried a faint scent of cherry blossoms, and her exquisite figure was concealed by her shrine maiden attire. Only upon close contact could one truly appreciate just how soft her embrace was.

"Believe me, Sakura, I won't let this tragedy continue."

In the soft embrace, her voice softened.

"I trust you."

Yae Sakura tightened her grip on Kiana, as if only in this way could she truly feel Kiana's presence.

I felt that I was no longer alone.

No longer alone.

"I can't speak for other things, but when it comes to anything related to the Honkai, you can't go wrong by coming to me."

Kiana continued, "This is the Stigmata world. Do you remember the Stigma I provided you? They recorded your information, which is why these Stigmata crystal remain."

"This information world exists based on Honkai energy; I can rewrite the rules here."

She said earnestly, "So don't worry, as long as I'm here, Rin won't die!"

She emphasized this to Yae Sakura.

He emphasizes that he can bring about change, rewrite Yae Rin's destiny, and break free from her shackles.

The reason Yae Rin is said to die in various accidents is actually because of Yae Sakura's worries.

Subconsciously, she knew that Rin was dead.

Even if she saves Rin here, she will subconsciously worry about whether Rin might still have an accident.

The Stigmata world was born from her will, and Yae Sakura's will is the rule of this Stigmata world.

Ending this cycle is actually quite simple.

As long as Yae Sakura firmly believes that Yae Rin will be redeemed, she will survive.

Yae Rin will be fine.

She understood Yae Sakura's distrust of her, because she had failed to save her own sister in the past.

So she was a ready-made excuse.

As long as Yae Sakura believes that she can bring about change, Yae Rin's inevitable death is broken after her arrival, then this doomed situation will collapse on its own.

This is not the real world, after all.

39

Chapter Thirty-Nine: I Won't Abandon You.

As long as Yae Sakura maintains a stable mindset.

Everything will fall into place.

These are some of the truths Kiana just discovered through her observations.

It sounds simple, but it's not so easy to do in practice, because Yae Sakura's mentality has already collapsed once.

Her entire consciousness sank into a daze.

For those who have fallen into darkness and despair, regaining confidence is not so simple; one wrong move and they may swing from one extreme to another.

However, Kiana didn't think that much about it.

She just felt that she and Yae Sakura were friends, and that as Yae Sakura's support, she should be able to help her cheer up quickly.

Yae Sakura is quite easy to please.

Kiana said some comforting words to her, and Yae Sakura managed to adjust her mindset, seeing Kiana as her lifeline.

"What happened next?"

Having sorted out her somewhat chaotic Remembrance, Yae Sakura had a particularly deep impression of that final moment.

She remembered that she chose to stay.

"... And then?"

Yae Sakura's question hit the nail on the head.

Having distanced herself from Yae Sakura, Kiana felt somewhat uneasy and her mood sank to the bottom. She said, "It's obvious, I failed."

This wasn't your fault in the first place.

Yae Sakura sensed Kiana's guilt and her heart tightened. She stepped forward again. "Kiana, you've already done enough for Izumo."

"I see."

Kiana didn't listen at all and skipped the topic, saying, "The power of Honkai and Nothingness has been constantly fighting. Even I was affected by Nothingness and lost consciousness for a very, very long time."

"I don't know exactly how much time has passed. When I woke up again, it was more than a year ago."

"Back then, I was affected by the void, just like you were before, I couldn't remember anything. Fortunately, after leaving, I met a kind person who noticed my special nature and took me back."

"I only recently remembered these things, which is why I've returned to Izumo once again."

That's very clear.

Yae Sakura also knows about Kiana's experiences recently, but in Kiana's words, isn't someone missing?

"... Where's Raiden Mei? She..."

Yae Sakura and Raiden Mei's relationship is only so-so; they don't usually interact much.

At this moment, she asked about Raiden Mei.

It's simply because Kiana is almost always by her side. In Kiana's heart, there's probably no one more important than Raiden Mei, right?

She thought to herself with a bitter feeling.

Initially, she was drawn to Kiana's unwavering loyalty to her friends and envied everything Raiden Mei possessed.

And now, she still envies, even feels jealous, that Raiden Mei can so easily get Kiana's complete attention.

"... I have no idea."

"We didn't find her near Izumo, nor did we find any trace of the Ark. But what's certain is that they should both still be alive."

She remembered Jana's words very clearly.

Wait, the Nightingale!

Kiana's expression changed slightly. She looked up at Yae Sakura and hesitated before saying, "Sakura, I might have to leave for a while. My friend who came with me is still waiting for me outside Izumo."

Are you leaving?

Yae Sakura's heart tightened, and by the time she came to her senses, she had already grabbed Kiana tightly.

Don't worry, I won't abandon you.

Kiana understood her feelings, as her hand was being held and hurt a little. She explained softly, "I... I'm going to take you with me, or more precisely, this Stigmata world."

Mei and Sirin could not be found.

The only acquaintance she knows in Izumo right now Yae Sakura, who is currently in the Stigmata world.

It's just Stigma.

Just stick it on your body.

We can meet anytime we want.

Kiana doesn't currently have the means to revive Yae Sakura, and Yae Sakura is very concerned about her younger sister in the Stigmata world.

They might not even want to be resurrected alone.

She wondered if it was possible to bring the people, or even the entire Stigmata world of the Stigmata world, into reality.

Yae Sakura looked at Kiana in surprise.

"I'm going to take your Stigma with me, Sakura. Would you be willing to leave Izumo with me?"

Kiana asked Yae Sakura for her opinion, saying, "It's okay if you don't want to. I have a friend who can't leave Izumo for the time being. She's very strong, and I can ask her to take care of you."

"No, I'm willing to leave with you!"

Yae Sakura shook her head; she instinctively didn't want to miss such an opportunity.

She has... endured too much loneliness.

I don't want to be alone anymore!

I knew you wouldn't want to part with me.