Broadcasting Honkai Impact 3rd, I Choose to Expose Kiana in Arc City!

As Otto's thoughts wandered, a neatly typed comment floated across the screen.

The one who sent it was Durandal:

"An animated short? What is this? Can I watch it?"

"You want to watch it? Not right now. How about we play it after I clear the next two chapters of the main story?"

"After clearing two chapters of the main story... With your clear speed, that shouldn't take too long. Alright, I can wait."

Durandal responded readily, without any hesitation.

As for the others in the livestream, they had even less reason to object.

Not to mention Archbishop Otto was already interested in the short film independently produced by the game, so there was no problem with him watching it now.

What's more, there was Seele, who loved Bronya the most, present here~

"A short film made just for Bronya? I want to watch, I want to watch!"

"Okay, after we finish the main story today, we'll play Reburn: II."

After saying that, Beichen refocused his attention on the game.

Upon clicking to enter the next stage, the scene for Stage 4-5 appeared on the screen. At this moment, the combat communication displayed a conversation between Kiana and Mei.

[Mei, wake up! Wake up!]

[Where is this... Kiana!]

Amidst Kiana's calls, Mei finally woke up.

[That's great! You're finally awake!]

However, after waking up, she softly questioned Kiana.

[Why... is Bronya lying there!]

[Bronya... she was seriously injured protecting you and has lost consciousness.]

[How could this happen...]

Just as Kiana was explaining to Mei, an unwelcome guest interrupted their heartwarming conversation...

[Damn it!]

Cocolia's communication had not been cut off, indicating she was still monitoring everyone.

And having lost Bronya, a major combat force, she clearly realized the situation had completely spiraled out of her control. But no one expected her to become so furious!

At this moment, Himeko sighed softly:

[It seems that even the most advanced science cannot arbitrarily manipulate people's hearts. Let's leave here quickly.]

Meanwhile, after Himeko urged them to leave, the person in charge of the on-site command suddenly spoke:

[Although Bronya's brain is damaged, it's not yet a hopeless situation. If we take her back to St. Freya Academy and have her receive timely treatment, there should still be hope for her recovery.]

"Theresa? Heh, a wise decision! This way, she can smoothly bring this Anti-Entropy traitor under Schicksal's banner."

A green comment floated by gorgeously... expressing relief for Theresa...

Otto, being such a meticulous leader, almost instantly predicted the impact her words would have.

And Beichen, having seen the basic situation, couldn't help but secretly agree inwardly. Because in the subsequent story, Bronya indeed played an extremely important role.

Theresa's magnanimity now seemed truly precious...

It was a shame that some people insisted on ruining the mood at such a time.

[You think I'll let you leave so easily—!! Tch, forget it. Anyway, the Herrscher of Wind is still in my hands, so I'll just speed up the experiment's progress.]

After losing Bronya, Cocolia could be said to have become so enraged that she lost her reason.

Upon hearing her confession about accelerating the experiment, Kiana snapped back to reality and anxiously questioned:

[Wait! What do you want to do to Miss Wendy!]

The plot dialogue ended here.

The stage then transitioned into the actual gameplay interface, with monsters continuously emerging from the ground.

Beichen immediately began operating Ri Duck to skillfully deal with the monsters.

"Um... won't Miss Wendy be in danger?" a blue comment timidly floated across the screen.

Although Seele was jealous of Wendy before, it was only to a small extent.

Now, the thought of Wendy potentially being in danger made her heart ache uncontrollably.

While Beichen couldn't directly see into Seele's heart, he could sense from her brief question that she actually had a good impression of Wendy...

Alas, it was a shame that this game was called Honkai Impact 3rd...

"Huh? Uh, I need to focus on clearing the stage. When we get further, you guys... will all know."

Beichen perfunctorily replied to Seele, then concentrated on clearing the stage.

Soon, the monsters in the stage were all cleared out.

As the next scene loaded, Wendy's combat communication suddenly popped up on the screen.

[Please let Bronya-senpai talk to me.]

Kiana was the first to react upon seeing Wendy had connected to the combat communication.

[Wendy! Why are you connecting? Where are you? We're coming to save you!]

However, before Kiana could finish speaking, Wendy directly stated: [I already know.]

It was clear she was very anxious and determined to speak with Bronya.

It was a shame...

[I regret to inform you that Bronya is currently injured and unable to communicate. If there's anything you need to say, I can relay it for you.]

Theresa spoke up, revealing Bronya's inability to communicate.

Although she couldn't convey her thoughts directly, Wendy didn't seem angry.

[Back in New Zealand, Bronya-senpai attacked me because she was being controlled. I hope you can tell her that I know the truth now.]

[I... won't hate her, never. But, perhaps I won't have another chance to see her again.]

After Wendy finished speaking, the communication ended. The game returned to the live gameplay interface. Unlike before, the atmosphere of the livestream had become oppressive...

"Although those words weren't explicitly stated, I can feel an almost overwhelming despair and helplessness."

A neatly typed comment floated across the screen.

The appearance of this comment brought a slight spark of life back into the livestream.

Beichen glanced at the person who sent the comment; it was Durandal.

"Indeed, I felt it too. Never mind that, let's continue."

As the level progressed, Ri Duck quickly plunged into the blue portal that switched scenes.

With a flash of the screen, the game environment shifted from the base interior to a bridge in the mech production workshop.

At the same time, combat communication popped up again. The person communicating on Theresa's other side was Wendy, with whom she had just spoken.

[Theresa-sensei, it's been a while.]

Chapter 56 Otto: "Hahaha—! This joke is too funny!"

[Yes, we haven't been in contact since you were transferred to the Oceania Branch.]

Upon receiving Wendy's communication, Theresa didn't inquire about her intentions, simply stating things calmly.

At this moment, she seemed more like an elder than before.

[There's something I want to confirm... but...]

[Yes, you guessed correctly. I recommended you for the Gem of Hopes implantation experiment back then.]

Before Wendy could voice her question, Theresa preemptively provided the answer.

"She already guessed what this little girl wanted to ask? That's good. It seems our Theresa has become smarter than before."

A green comment floated across the screen...

Seeing Otto's comment, Beichen felt that if it weren't for the public setting, the old man would have added, "I am very pleased," as if watching his granddaughter, who had just learned to walk, start trying to run...

[...Because you are my most outstanding student.]

[So it was like that?]

Wendy's question was answered, and her tone became much more relaxed...

Perhaps during the time she had to spend in a wheelchair, she had constantly wondered why this burden had fallen upon her, why she had to endure such pain...

[My apologies are useless. To protect more people, some must be sacrificed. This is the cross I have always carried.]

"...This seems very unfair to Miss Wendy." A blue comment floated through the livestream after Theresa stated her choices.

Seele was still very young, so she couldn't think like Otto and Theresa.

Therefore, her first thought was of the pain Wendy was enduring.

And this was indeed something that couldn't be ignored.

"Indeed, it's very unfair."

Beichen agreed with Seele, then added, "But besides that, there doesn't seem to be any other good solution."

As for who to blame... it would definitely be the creator of this world.

The source of all evil, Mihoyo!

Jiu jiu jiu!

"o(╥﹏╥)o"

After Seele sent this emoticon, she stopped speaking.

Perhaps she was secretly wiping away tears right now...

[Because your livestream interaction made Bronya-senpai sad, you have received 240 Crystals!]

"Wow, System, giving me a reward notification out of nowhere like this really ruins the mood..."

[?]

"Isn't it?"

[The System merely grants rewards according to the rules. If the Host is unwilling, you can avoid this. However, this also means the Host will be unable to obtain the reward. The Host may choose for themselves.]

"Are you perhaps a reincarnation of miHoYo..."

After Beichen finished complaining about the emotionless System, he continued to click on the screen to play the story dialogue.

[Teacher has always been like this. On the surface, she acts like nothing's wrong, but inside, she's very strong.]

Upon hearing Theresa's candid words, Wendy didn't get angry or question anything.

She simply stated calmly:

[Then, please allow me to thank you one last time for your guidance all this time.]

After Wendy finished her thanks, the combat communication dialogue ended.

The game once again entered the actual gameplay interface.

Seeing this, Beichen began to focus on clicking the screen, attacking the monsters emerging from the ground.

Compared to the previous stages, the monsters appearing in this section were more elite.

After a few waves of weaker monsters were cleared, the game screen lit up with a red alert once more.

This alert was a sign of a dangerous enemy's arrival, essentially a warning for the appearance of the level's boss.

It was amidst this flashing alert that a monster, appearing relatively large and advanced, emerged.

Its name displayed below its health bar was [Honkai Empress]. Its attack method was a long-range laser, and it could perform long-range ground spike attacks akin to magic.

At first glance, it seemed formidable, but because this was a beginner stage, when facing Ri Duck... it was frozen solid into an ice block by a motorcycle's spiral before it could even unleash a basic attack.