Honkai Impact 3: Deadwood

However, perhaps because this scene caused the black shadow's displeasure, the scene ended abruptly here.

"How about it, Kiana~☆You should believe me now, right?" Black Shadow's tone revealed a certain kind of confidence.

Kiana did not speak immediately when she heard the sound. Instead, a conclusion began to form in her mind. She looked at the boy beside her expressionlessly, waiting for him to speak. Then, as expected, the captain began to explain to her...or "justify" her in a somewhat uneasy tone.

"Kiana, listen to me, because she was no longer a human being at that time, but a "Herrscher", "Destiny"... Teresa and the others briefly joined forces with "Anti-Entropy" to fight against Siren, but the situation became more and more serious. It was intense, and in the end it turned into a solo showdown between Walter and Xilin. "

"..."

"Based on the result, Walter..."Anti-Entropy" won, but if she was killed by "Anti-Entropy" like that, it would be too detrimental to "Destiny". "

"unfavorable?"

"I am also a member of "Destiny" after all, Kiana. Once "Anti-Entropy" kills her, the data related to "Herrscher" and the dead "Herrscher" itself will fall into the hands of "Anti-Entropy" Here, so…”

Before the captain finished speaking, the figure floating beside the two people laughed again, as if he was laughing at Kiana's innocence, or as if he was laughing at someone's despicability.

"Hehe, hehe~ Ouch☆~ Kiana, how does it feel to know the truth?"

The figure smiled maliciously, and Kiana pretended to be stuck in her throat and didn't know what to think for a moment. She lowered her head and remained silent for a long time without speaking again.

In fact, Kiana felt that the captain's behavior was a bit subtle along the way, from the overly tight hug at the beginning, to the subsequent attack on "Herrscher of the Sky" as if he was hiding something, to now this A series of unknown "truths".

Kiana admitted that she was indeed very confused before she saw the conversation between the captain and Sirin from sixteen years ago.

Siren's tragic fate indeed made her feel sad, but the so-called "deception" and "betrayal" she suffered after becoming the "Herrscher" never completely convinced Kiana.

When Siren in the past scene said: "We all have no choice but to give up, right?" and the captain affirmed this, Kiana was convinced of her judgment.

"Not all of this is true."

It wasn't until the snowflakes in the sky fell on the earth again that the captain apologetically reached out and touched her head, comforting her and saying: "I'm sorry, Kiana, I didn't want to tell you. Are you disappointed? But... I hope You understand, it’s also for the greater good.”

"..."

But why?

Doubts flashed through her mind. Even though she had grasped the key clues, Kiana still didn't understand. Why did Siren, no, "The Herrscher of the Sky" take such pains to arrange such a thing for herself?

It can be seen that the resentment of "The Herrscher of the Sky" towards the captain is indeed not false, but if he goes to great lengths to smear the captain just for these reasons...or to smear the image of "Destiny" in his heart, it seems to be a bit of a fuss. .

After careful consideration, Kiana decided to take advantage of the situation and continue the drama, in order to elicit her true purpose that had been hidden by the "Herrscher".

"Kiana..."

"enough!"

Before the "captain" could continue to explain, Kiana pushed the boy in front of her away and immediately began her performance.

Kiana's fists were clenched, her face was red with anger, and tears were welling up in her eyes. She pointed at "Captain" and asked in a very aggrieved manner: "Captain, why did you do this?" That kind of thing!? Obviously I have always believed in you!"

"Oh?" Seeing this, the dark shadow on the side couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth.

"No! Kiana, there is a reason!"

"I don't believe it! Then tell me what happened in those scenes just now!?"

"that is…"

Seeing the young man's hurried explanation, Kiana couldn't help but sigh in her heart. She felt that "The Herrscher" really didn't understand the captain at all.

The captain she knew could neither make excuses to cover up his mistakes nor do anything to deceive everyone and chill everyone.

Of course, the more important thing is that the captain will never "give up", never.

"Hmph! It's hard to tell. Sure enough, those things are true, you liar, liar, big liar! How many things are you hiding from me and everyone!?"

"Kiana...you really don't believe me? I'm your captain."

"..."

Seeing the sad look on the "captain's" face, Kiana was briefly speechless. This was not because she was persuaded by the other party, but she suddenly realized that even in the face of this impostor, she said to the captain My heart still stings when such harsh words are spoken.

But in contrast, she was more angry. She was angry that she didn't realize that the other party was an impostor at the first time. She was angry that she had regarded this soulless puppet as the real captain along the way, and she wanted to confide in "Zhi" Tell everything.

What made her most angry was the scheming "Herrscher" next to her who dared to use her captain's appearance and voice to deceive her.

At this time, the figure on the side also felt that the time was ripe, so he sighed tentatively: "Oh... Kiana~☆Look, the captain you trust so much is like now. She lied to me, and now she I'm lying to you."

"..."

Seeing that Kiana did not glare at her as viciously as before, but instead turned her head away, she began to further seduce the other party: "Kiana, this is what adults are like, they deceive us with all their benevolence, justice and morality, just for the sake of their Selfish interests.”

"But…"

"Just like your captain, he usually looks so noble and kind, but in fact he has committed such disgusting and ugly acts behind his back, but what about me? I, the "Herscher" and "Evildoer" among you, But I was betrayed and deceived repeatedly by them. I am so sad... Kiana. "

"What do you want to say?" Kiana replied impatiently. She had almost had enough of this false illusion.

"Kiana, as long as you are willing to accept me, I can fulfill your wish and make you an S-class Valkyrie like your mother, and even give you power beyond that of an S-class Valkyrie~☆"

"Accept you?"

Kiana frowned, and her eyes hidden under the white hair became sharp. She knew that the other party was about to show off.

"Yeah~ That's right, accept my will. I am your "nightmare" and your deepest desire. Don't believe those hypocritical adults. Come to me~☆ If you are with me, what do you want? You can get whatever you want. "

Like tiny threads, the black shadow's words kept pulling Kiana's consciousness closer to her. Every time she finished speaking, Kiana felt that her consciousness became heavier, as if she was... Being slowly dragged into the dim and lightless tide.

The physical changes made Kiana finally realize the significance of this space composed of consciousness and data that does not exist in reality, as well as the true purpose of the black shadow named "Silin".