Honkai Impact 3rd: Catching the Herrscher of Sentience at the Start

Kiana☆, staring at Otto's words on the screen, felt so disgusted that her stomach churned. Clenching her fists, she thought 'Damn it! Once this livestream ends, I'm going to Schicksal to give Otto a good beating!'

Siegfried〈Kiana... Even if you're not the original Kiana... You're still my precious daughter, and that will never change. Besides, didn't you say you'd find me and give me a punch? Don't give up now; I'm waiting for you.〉

"What kind of masochistic statement is that..." Fu Lin's out-of-place comment interjected again, but everyone, accustomed to his antics, simply ignored him as if they hadn't heard a thing.

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Bronya approached Kiana to comfort her, saying〈Silly Kiana, Bronya doesn't care if you're real or not, but the one accompanying us is definitely you.〉

Himeko〈It doesn't matter if you're K423 or Kiana; you'll always be my student, Murata Himeko's student. That will never change!〉

[Shenzhou Tablet] Fu Hua〈Although I shouldn't interfere as an insider, I still need to say this. Kiana, are you really going to deny the companions by your side right now?〉

Kiana, with tears in her eyes, looked at everyone's words of comfort and was at a loss for a moment. Then, she wiped away her tears, stood up resolutely, and said firmly〈I won't let what happened in the video occur again. I am myself, and I'm not K423!

But where is the real Kiana now...?〉

[Miss Lily] Otto watched Kiana's declaration with great satisfaction and said, ""〈Hmm, not bad. Such conviction. I believe you will definitely overcome that consciousness called Sirin.〉

Theresa〈Yeah, but what about the real Kiana? Grandpa!〉

[Miss Lily] Otto〈Alive and well, and you've already met her...〉

Theresa〈?〉

'Blazing Flame' puffed her cheeks, knowing the answer but unable to tell everyone〈The real Kiana is ■■■■, is ■■■■. Darn it, why can't I say it!〉

Everyone〈What are you talking about?〉

The video continued. Otto, showing no fear of Theresa being in danger, declared confidently, "I trust Theresa. I trust her students."

"To defeat a Herrscher with love... that's a feat only they can accomplish!"

Fu Hua, lying on the ground, burst into hysterical laughter.

Her laughter was filled with mockery and sarcasm, tinged with sadness and regret. In her eyes, Otto had completely gone mad.

Such an inhumane plan could only be conceived by a madman.

Otto looked at the hysterically laughing Fu Hua and questioned her again "My old friend, I'm asking you sincerely now."

"Your actions have exceeded my control, so I've chosen to tell you everything."

"Even so, will you still resist me? Will you still try to stop me?"

Fu Hua's laughter abruptly stopped. Using nearly all her strength, she gave her final answer "...Friend?"

"There isn't a shred of conscience in your words... only unfathomable selfishness and lies..."

"Trampling on others' feelings, toying with their fates..."

"You've never even once... thought of yourself as a villain..."

"Otto Apocalypse..."

"You make me feel deeply... pitiful... and hateful..."

At that moment, thunder roared across the skies. Dark clouds began to shroud the skies, covering Otto Apocalypse's face in shadow.

Seeing that Fu Hua had made her decision, Otto said no more.

Golden light gathered in Otto's right hand, gradually forming the shape of a flaming gun.

Simulation: Judgment of Shamash.

He slowly aimed the gun at Fu Hua lying on the ground. After a moment of silence, he said softly "Celestial Immortal... I didn't lie."

With a gunshot, the video dimmed. No one knew if that final shot was aimed at Fu Hua.

Of course, some people already knew the truth...

Although Fu Shi was born because of that gunshot, she couldn't stand seeing the "old antique" being treated like this and clenched her fists tightly, feeling wronged for Fu Hua.

At the same time, Fu Hua felt a surge of anger. One glance at her heaving chest was enough to know she was furious.

But Fu Hua also realized that she and Otto were never on the same path. It was best to stay away as soon as possible.

Now, the only thing Fu Hua cared about was whether Albedo was a clone created by Otto...

If he was, then...

Kevin, watching the screen, clenched his fists and muttered "Hua..."

Kiana, seeing Fu Hua's uncertain fate in the video, instinctively shouted in worry〈Class Monitor Fu Hua!〉

Mei and Bronya〈Class Monitor Fu Hua!〉

Theresa also cried out in concern〈Fu Hua!〉

'Fu Hua and Otto were now at odds. Fu Hua was definitely on their side. Having a Celestial Immortal as a trump card gave them some confidence to resist Grandpa in the future. As expected of me!' Theresa thought this as she nodded in self-praise, feeling satisfied.

Tesla shook her head in pity, saying, "Tch, see? Otto's just no good. Fu Hua, you must've been blind to work for someone like him. Walter..."

[Sit-Ups King]Walter awkwardly said〈Otto, I ***** your ******... Ahem, that's what Tesla wanted me to pass on to you.〉

[Miss Lily]Otto〈...〉