Honkai Impact 3: Deadwood

"Sorry, Captain...Bronya has already..."

"It doesn't matter, that's enough. Thank you, Bronya, then..."

Summoning the pitch-black blade in his hand again, the captain took a deep breath and stood up again. At the same time, a holographic image notification popped up on the armor of Bronya's arm. The moment he saw the content of the notification, Bronya understood what the captain wanted to do.

"Captain, what are you doing!?"

"Bronya... From now on, it's up to you to take everyone on board Hyperion back safely. This is your responsibility as the new "captain" of Hyperion. You can do it, right? "The captain smiled and asked in a calm tone.

"Bronya refuses! Bronya doesn't want to be the captain!"

"Bronya..."

Seeing that Bronya looked wrong, Milly and Misha quickly turned their attention to the holographic image that popped up on Bronya's arm. The notification showed various certifications regarding the temporary transfer of the Hyperion's highest command authority. information.

Even though she considers herself to be a very calm person, at this moment, the strong emotions caused by the permission transfer notice in front of her still hit Bronya's heart, making it impossible for her to calm down.

In the eyes of a few people, this is tantamount to explaining the funeral arrangements.

"no, do not want…"

Misha, who also immediately realized what this meant, finally collapsed and knelt on the ground and cried bitterly. Perhaps he was infected by the girl's emotions, and the corners of Bronya's eyes couldn't help but become moist...

She thought it was just rain at first, but as her vision became blurry, she realized that it was not rain... Like the girl next to her, she was also crying.

"Bronya... I still have something to do. To be honest, I don't know what will happen next, so I need someone, someone who can guarantee that even if Himeko and I can no longer give instructions, On our behalf, you will be the one to return everyone safely to St. Freya Academy. Bronya, your intelligence and calmness will definitely become the force that can protect everyone’s survival.”

"..." Faced with the captain's instructions, Bronya clenched her fists and took a few deep breaths to try to calm herself down.

"This is my last order as Supreme Commander of Hyperion, Bronya Zaicek!"

Yes, now is not the time to be emotional. She is Bronya Zaicek, the Valkyrie under the captain. The bruised boy in front of her has done everything for them. Since the captain needs her now, she should , must also strive to respond.

"Bronya understands..." With that great emotion, the girl stood up, and her eyes that shone with tears but became more determined met the captain's eyes: "Bronya is willing to take over the command authority, and she must I will take everyone back to St. Freya safely.”

"Thank you, Bronya..."

"However, Bronya will not become the captain of Hyperion, and Bronya will never allow others to be captains. The captain of Hyperion is Zhizhi. Only for this reason, no matter now or in the future, It will never change."

"...Hmm." With Bronya's thoughts in mind, he turned around and chopped off several giant ice picks coming towards him with his sword. The captain once again turned his attention to the enemy he must defeat - "Judgement-level" Honkai Beast: Benares.

During the time that the captain entrusted him with the authority, the other party had once again completed the transformation from human form to dragon form. Even Benares's right foot, which was cut off by the captain in the dragon form, was undergoing a large number of collapses. It can be repaired and become as complete as ever.

The impact of being infinitely close to the power of the "Herrscher-like" caused harsh thunder to begin to resound in the dark clouds above Hyperion.

The moment of death has arrived.

"call…"

After trying hard to adjust his chaotic and fragile aura, the captain issued a final challenge to the Honkai beast that threatened the lives of the crew behind him.

"Come on, it's time to end it, Bella!"

The weak but unwavering voice responded to him with the deafening angry roar of Benares. The remaining flying blades of weapons were arranged in front of the captain, forming a staircase to the sky.

"No, no, no, no, no... you promised me, Captain..." Misha, who was locked in the arms of her sister who was also crying, felt that the person she cherished wanted to leave, and she cried even more sadly, but she was already I don't have the strength to slap the barrier in front of me anymore. Even if I could, it would just add to the obstruction for everyone and would not be of any use.

She knew it, she'd known it from the beginning, but she couldn't accept it.

She...they have lost too much.

"Xiao Misha..."

Looking behind him at the silver-haired girl who was still crying in his sister's arms, the captain didn't say anything. He just smiled gently with a slight apology on his face. Then, he turned his head and stepped forward, stepping on the flying shoes under his feet. Using the blade as a boost, he flew towards the dark sky at full speed.

Seeing the opponent flying into the clouds, Benares, who was dragging his huge body, also flapped his wings and chased after him in the storm rolled up by his wings.

Under the dark sky, a silver figure shot straight into the sky. Thousands of thoughts were intertwined in the captain's mind, and the faces of those he cherished kept flashing before his eyes...

He originally wanted to say something to Misha, or even just to comfort her, but the agreement he made with the girl previously prevented him from saying anything.

Maybe it's because I feel like I'm going to miss the date this time...

That's why I couldn't say anything.

But, maybe it's not just that, because I haven't given up yet, and I always feel that there is still a little bit of hope in my heart. Is it an unrealistic fantasy caused by unclear consciousness, or is it just a fear of not being able to realize the relationship with Misha? Self-deception subconsciously carried out according to the agreement...

he does not know.

But there is one thing that the captain knows very well.

He didn't want to say goodbye to everyone, he didn't want to casually violate the agreement born out of the girl's precious heart, and he didn't want to leave behind these budding children who believed in him and followed his figure to move forward and grow together. Flowers.

I don’t say goodbye because it’s not time to say goodbye yet.

He can't give up yet.

Until the God-killing Armor's alarm sounded, bringing the captain's consciousness back to reality. The captain, who broke through the dark clouds covering the sky and flew to where the daylight reached, also knew that the final opportunity had come.

Then, a frightening roar came from the clouds below, and the huge dragon body flapped its wings to easily blow away the clouds and mist around it, piercing the darkness of thunder and lightning, and rushed towards the height of humans.

The daylight spreads above the head, the warm sun shines, the soles of the feet are like a pitch-black abyss, and thunderstorms never stop. For the two parties who are about to fight to the death, this place is like the boundary between the world and hell.

After successfully dragging Benares here, at this distance, Hyperion will not be affected by his next attack. The captain has no scruples at this time, but...