Honkai Exposed, Iconic Elysian Realm Scenes at the Start

Kiana: "Pushing the Honkai Energy Fission Bomb into the sky to save countless people, when did this happen?"

Bronya: "There's no useful information so far. However, considering the Director can't fly, and Sister Mei went to World Serpent after getting stronger, the answer must be between Idiot Kiana and the class president."

Theresa: "..."

I'm so sorry I can't fly.

Even if I can't fly myself, Judgement might be able to, I just don't know how yet.

Rounding that up, doesn't that mean I can fly?!

Fu Hua: "Pushing the Honkai Energy Fission Bomb into the sky, I could indeed do something of that magnitude. But if it were me, I would have followed up with a punch."

Raiden Mei: "As expected of you, class president."

Elysia: "Hua's getting a little rough now, but a beautiful girl acting a bit spirited is actually quite charming."

Kiana: "So that means the correct answer is me! I choose B, Kiana saved countless people!"

[Answer is correct.]

[Congratulations Kiana for obtaining the item: Skybreaker.]

[Description: A weapon modified by Kiana, infusing Herrscher energy into her dual pistols, causing the fired bullets to become ethereal. Upon hitting the target, they instantly turn into solid matter, dealing unblockable damage.]

Kiana: "I made this?"

Bronya: "Idiot Kiana can actually modify weapons?"

This is incredible.

Although the Skybreaker dual pistols barely resemble their original models after Kiana's modifications, they have indeed become a pair of effective large-caliber firearms.

The unbelievable reality made everyone question if the Kiana the System was referring to was the same Kiana they knew.

Kiana: "What do you mean 'Idiot Kiana can actually modify weapons'? Are you looking down on me? When this young lady gets serious, I'm incredibly powerful!"

Theresa: "Niece, I never realized you had such a talent. How about joining the logistics department and helping us at St. Freya Academy modify weapons?"

Kiana: "Heh, next time, definitely next time."

I don't want to join any logistics department. Kiana is determined to become the strongest Valkyrie.

Tucking her dual pistols into her belt, Kiana then noticed the screen had changed.

This time, the image displayed her.

Chapter 37: Sky Meteor

[In the image, Kiana is running through a dark city. She weaves through crowds and traffic, sprinting with all her might towards the source of the light.

Kiana reaches the top of a building, facing the structure that houses the Honkai Energy Fission Bomb.

She unbuttons her collar and takes off her hat, her twin braids falling loose. The girl under the light is exceptionally captivating.

"I don't have time to play around here!"

Kiana pulls out her ancestral baseball bat, leaps onto a steel frame, and uses it to propel herself towards the opposite building, charging forward relentlessly.

Blue mechs block her path, firing cannons and a hail of bullets that Kiana dodges and deflects one by one.

Kiana throws herself into danger, running through flames, tumbling amidst gunshots and cannon fire.

All just to fulfill her wish, to save the important ones she loves in this city.

The mechs' attacks rain down on Kiana like a storm. She can only press forward, unable to retreat even an inch, even if it means using her Herrscher powers, even if her body is already at its breaking point.]

Theresa: "When is this from?"

Bronya: "It looks like Kiana has begun to master the power of the Herrscher of the Void. Bronya guesses this is after Kiana was captured by Bishop Otto, and before Mei joined World Serpent."

Pardofelis: "She's mastered Herrscher powers but isn't controlled by Honkai at all. She's thinking of saving the people of Sky-Piercing City, Kiana is truly amazing."

Kiana: "Hey, I told you this young lady is amazing, didn't I? Look, I took down all those mechs by myself."

Himeko Murata: "What are you so proud of? How dangerous is it to just charge in alone? What if you got hurt? Everyone would be so sad if you were in danger."

Teacher Himeko sternly criticized Kiana, stating that this student truly didn't make things easy for anyone. Rushing off alone to deal with the Honkai Energy Fission Bomb was practically disregarding her own life.

Kiana: "But nothing happened, see? I defeated all the mechs."

As Kiana said this, everyone's attention returned to the screen.

[In the image, Kiana has defeated all the enemies. She is half-crouching on the ground, still in a landing pose.

And directly opposite Kiana is a massive Honkai Energy Furnace, containing enough energy to destroy the entire Sky-Piercing City.

"This is it. I have to dismantle the bomb as soon as possible."]

Kiana wiped the corner of her mouth, staring at the Honkai Energy Fission Bomb before her.

A furnace composed of vast amounts of Honkai Energy, it pulsed with a purple glow, a dazzling beam of light reaching straight into the sky, heralding its danger.

A mere glance could sear one's eyes with burning heat, its dangerous aura forbidding anyone from approaching.

Yet Kiana paid it no mind, still running towards it, only to be repelled by a burst from the furnace's automatic defense system.

Purple Honkai Energy continuously surged outward, and Kiana could only stand her ground, struggling to endure. It felt as if her body was being scorched by flames, making it incredibly difficult to even take a single step forward.

Kiana gritted her teeth and extended her hand, forcing herself to take a step forward.

And with that short step, her right hand suffered the erosion of high-concentration Honkai Energy, visibly covered in purple cracks.

Kiana knew she couldn't back down.

Having come this far, with the hope of saving everyone so close, she absolutely could not retreat.

Kiana tightly gripped her right hand, which was rapidly losing sensation, and took step after step towards the furnace ahead.

Each step felt like a thousand pounds pressing down on her, the Honkai Energy piercing Kiana's skin like blades, yet she couldn't let go.

After all, she had already endured even more agonizing pain.

Compared to the despair of losing someone important that day, could the physical pain possibly make her fall?!

While enduring both mental and physical torment, Kiana felt as if someone was grasping her hand.

"Kiana."

A gentle voice came from beside her ear. Kiana turned her head and saw that familiar face: "Teacher Himeko?"

The person in her memory smiled at her, still as gentle, still as beautiful.

It was as if she had always been by her side, never having left.

Himeko simply smiled back at her and said no more.

"Yes... I promised you."

And with that faint smile, Kiana found her courage again, using all her strength to grasp the Honkai Energy Fission Bomb and push forward.

"I will turn this imperfect story into what we hoped for!"

With a voice tinged with tears, Kiana's eyes turned golden. She had once again mastered the power of a Herrscher, once again meeting Himeko's expectations for her.

Kiana transformed into the Herrscher of the Void, pushing the nearly exploding Honkai Energy Fission Bomb all the way up into the sky.

And below her were thousands upon thousands of innocent people.

There was Mei, and the people she cared about most.

They whispered, they worried, looking up at a shooting star streaking across the sky.

Yet few knew that at this very moment, a young girl was enduring unimaginable pain, sacrificing everything, disregarding her own life, all for the peace of everyone.

Just before the explosion that could have destroyed Sky-Piercing City ignited, Kiana used her last ounce of strength to push it away.

A dazzling light flashed across the planet, a brilliance that outshone the stars.

Rosy clouds enveloped Sky-Piercing City, and everyone witnessed this brilliant spectacle, but they didn't see the girl falling downwards.

"This is my promise."

Kiana murmured with a smile, slowly closing her eyes until the scene ended.

Theresa: "This, is this really Kiana? The Kiana who slept in class and loved sneaking snacks?"

For a moment, all eyes turned to Kiana, finding it hard to believe that this "Himeko" would grow to be so powerful, so mature.

Kiana: "Everyone's staring at me, but honestly, even I'm a little skeptical."

Looking at her appearance, Kiana confirmed it was her, but if she looked at what she had done, even she felt a lack of confidence.

Could this be what they call "women change drastically after eighteen"?

Himeko Murata: "Saving Sky-Piercing City, and even more people, Kiana, you did very well. If that bomb had exploded, it would have been an absolutely horrific disaster."

Elysia: "That bomb was indeed very powerful, relying entirely on Honkai Energy for its destructive force. Judging by its effects, the creator must have been a madman."

Raiden Mei: "Damn it, who planted the bomb? Were they trying to kill everyone in Sky-Piercing City? If it weren't for Kiana, they really would have succeeded."

Kiana: "Haha, as expected of me! I told you this young lady would be super amazing in the future."

Judging by the current results, her plan to become an S-rank Valkyrie could be moved up a bit.

If she had a few more battles like this, wouldn't she be promoted to S-rank very soon?

Fu Hua: "I only remember seeing scenes before where Kiana was captured by Otto and became a Herrscher, and then she would become mature like this?"

Elysia: "Unlikely. Growth like this requires a strong catalyst. There must be other reasons."

Himeko Murata: "It must have been my teachings. Didn't you see my shadow appear when Kiana was pushing the Honkai Energy Fission Bomb?"

Fu Hua: "..."

Bronya: "..."

For a moment, Teacher Himeko noticed that Fu Hua and Bronya were silent, both staring at her.

Himeko Murata: "Why are you all looking at me like that?"

Bronya: "Teacher Himeko, Bronya has calculated that Kiana would have thought of you at that time. Coupled with the enormous change she underwent, there is a seventy percent probability pointing to one answer."

Kiana: "Bro-Bronya, you're joking, right..."

No one here was an idiot. Although Kiana seemed a bit foolish on a normal day, she wasn't truly stupid.

After Bronya's reminder, everyone instantly understood.

They hadn't seen Teacher Himeko intervene during the events on screen, nor during Mei and Kiana's rooftop duel earlier.

With things having progressed to this point, it was almost certain.

Himeko Murata was already dead!

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Chapter 38: St. Freya Academy? Far East Demon Cave!

In the dormitories of St. Freya Academy, because Himeko Murata appeared in the exposed footage, everyone guessed a very grim possibility.

The atmosphere in the room suddenly became exceptionally oppressive.

"Um, what's wrong, everyone? It's just one possibility, why are you all looking so sad?"

Himeko Murata saw their heartbroken expressions and patted Kiana's shoulder to comfort her.

"Teacher Himeko, although Bronya wishes to agree with you, the probability of this possibility is almost equal to the truth," Bronya said, shaking her head.

Although this matter had not yet been confirmed, and avoiding it could prevent temporary sadness and despair.

However, none of the Valkyries present were the type to choose avoidance.