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Chapter 105: On the Rooftop, the Two Faced the Inevitable Farewell…

Raiden Mei soared through the skies of Nagazora City, riding Kurikara. At this moment, the city had already lost its former appearance due to the effects of Imaginary Space erosion.

Below, countless Quantum Monsters roamed the streets.

The player's objective was simple—eliminate them all.

For the Mei of the past, this would have been an overwhelming challenge. But for the Mei of today, it was nothing more than a trivial task.

In this level, her attack mechanics consisted of three types:

Basic Attack: Kurikara spits energy projectiles at enemies.Weapon Skill: Replaces the basic attack with a breath of lightning, burning through foes.Ultimate Ability: Mei unsheathes her blade, unleashing an AOE slash across the entire battlefield.

Although the game displayed these attacks as physical damage, it didn't matter. As long as the damage numbers were high enough, it looked powerful—worthy of the Queen of Thunder.

『Pink Fairy Miss:』 'Mei has become so strong… But why… does it feel so sad?'

A pink-colored comment floated across the screen.

Elysia had keenly perceived the emotional weight embedded in the game's narrative. Even as the sorrowful background music played, Mei remained silent, methodically erasing every enemy in her path.

After cutting down a swarm of lesser foes, a large, half-materialized Quantum creature appeared before her—Quantum Shadow: Aggregate.

This enemy bore the form of a Judgment-class Honkai Beast, boasting an immense health pool. However, it was also the final Quantum Shadow in the city.

Defeating it would mark the end of this battle.

The fight took Mei some time—not because of difficulty, but because the enemy had eight health bars. Its attack patterns were simple but covered a wide range, making it nearly impossible for Kurikara to dodge.

But that didn't matter.

In this state, Mei's Ultimate ability allowed her to regenerate health at an absurd rate, making her nearly immortal.

Thus, it was only a matter of time before the Quantum Shadow fell.

Finally, with a swift, decisive slash, its health dropped to zero and the Quantum Shadow faded into nothingness…

[It's over…]

Kurikara flapped its mighty wings and ascended, soaring higher and higher…

The game's final image froze on the moment it flew into the distant sky…

Then, the level ended.

Darkness Fell as the Next Scene Began…

Drip—drip—drip—

[Ugh… Where am I…?]

The sound of raindrops pattered loudly, pulling a girl from the depths of unconsciousness.

As the screen lit up, Kiana's figure appeared.

At that moment, she realized something.

[Huh…? This is…Chiba Academy?]

Her last memory was of falling after being struck down. But now, as she looked around, she found herself in a place all too familiar.

[Why… why am I here…?]

[Don't move.]

Just as Kiana was reeling in confusion, a familiar male voice echoed through the rain.

[—Ah!]

She jolted, snapping to attention.

Standing beside her—was Kevin Kaslana.

[You're… Kevin Kaslana…?!]

Countless questions raced through Kiana's mind.

Why was she back in Chiba Academy?

Why was Kevin here?

Why… hadn't he attacked her?

As if reading her thoughts, Kevin slowly spoke:

[You tried to close the Imaginary Singularity, but were attacked by its guardians. You fell from the sky.]

[I caught you, but your injuries are still severe.]

[The Herrscher of the Void's power has weakened.** That gives you… more time.**]

『Pink Fairy Miss:』 'Kevin! He actually saved Kiana-chan? Hmm… Looks like the very first Kaslana still cares about his juniors~'

A pink-colored comment floated across the screen.

Elysia's tone carried a hint of praise for Kevin.

However… if she knew what was about to happen next…

She might have had the urge to start cursing instead.

Upon hearing Kevin's words, Kiana realized something deeply perplexing.

This man… saved me?

[You… saved me… but why…?]

Kevin fell silent.

After a brief pause, he finally spoke.

[Thank Raiden Mei. She's the one who saved you.]

[You don't need to worry about Nagazora City anymore. The disaster is over. She has taken your place… and protected this city.]

Hearing Mei's name, Kiana froze.

Kevin said nothing more.

[She'll explain the rest to you herself.]

[…She's here.]

As Kevin's words fell, the stormy sky above suddenly crackled with crimson lightning.

A single bolt of thunder crashed onto the rooftop, and in its wake—Mei appeared before Kiana.

However, the Mei standing before her now was nothing like the person she once knew.

The warmth, the familiarity… were nowhere to be found.

As Mei slowly opened her eyes, their once vibrant colors now seemed like they belonged to someone else entirely.

[Mei…? What happened to you…? Why do you look like this…?]

Kiana's voice wavered with confusion.

Yet, Mei remained silent.

[So… you've made your choice.]

Kevin spoke calmly. The two of them had already discussed everything beforehand.

Mei took a deep breath.

[…I'll go with you.]

[Good. Raiden Mei—welcome to World Serpent.]

Their conversation was brief, a silent understanding passing between them.

It was as if they had already discarded everything else—as if Kiana wasn't even there.

Seeing this, Kiana panicked.

[—Wait!!]

She rushed forward, cutting into their conversation.

[What… What did you just say?** Mei… is joining World Serpent?!**]

Mei did not respond.

Not to Kiana.

Not to her pain.

Not to the tremor in her voice.

Unable to bear the silence, Kiana turned to her in anguish.

[Mei… What's wrong with you? What did he do to you?!]

At this moment, she refused to believe that Mei was acting of her own free will.

This had to be one of Kevin's tricks.

He must have forced her into this!

However…

[Kiana… I'm fully aware of what I'm doing.]

Mei's words shattered her heart.

[…This is my decision. Forget about me.]

[Why…?]

Kiana's voice was filled with disbelief.

She couldn't understand.

She didn't want to understand.

Why would Mei choose this?

Why would she say something like this—now, of all times?

But it didn't matter anymore.

If she couldn't understand… then so be it.

[…Stop joking. I won't accept this!]

[I won't let you go to World Serpent…!!]

[…Kiana…]

Seeing Kiana desperately trying to hold her back, Mei's face was filled with conflict and sorrow.

[Looks like you have some unfinished matters to settle.]

[Say what you need to say, but don't waste too much time.]

As an outsider to this emotional confrontation, Kevin simply issued his command.

But to Mei, his words held no meaning.

[Say what I need to say…?]

[If I give her my reasons, will she understand? Will that make it easier for me to leave?]

[No… that would only make her blame herself more. It would only bring her more pain…]

Mei's voice carried deep regret and sorrow—as if this was truly the last time they would ever speak.

[I've already said everything in my heart countless times before…]

[Kiana, I'm grateful that I met you. That we shared so many experiences. That we created so many memories together.]

[Go—chase after your dreams. Do what you were meant to do.]

[…Let me walk into the darkness, so you can return to the light.]

The storm poured relentlessly as Kevin slowly turned away.

[Say your final goodbye, Raiden Mei…]

[Welcome to 'this side of the world.']

Behind his retreating figure, Mei stood in the rain—silent, unmoving.

The CG then transitioned, capturing both Kiana and Mei in the same frame.

Now, Mei stood before Kiana, gripping her blade. She wore traditional geta sandals, and her taller stature and overwhelming presence completely overshadowed Kiana.

But even in the face of such an unshakable Mei, Kiana stood her ground.

[Mei… why? You know exactly what they've done!]

[I don't care.]

With that, Mei launched her attack.

The First Phase – Thunderous Shadow

At the start of the battle, Mei's attacks were relatively restrained.

She primarily used:

Lightning shadow clones to strike from multiple directions.Blink dashes to evade Kiana's counterattacks.Energy spheres that detonated on impact.Time fractures that momentarily froze the battlefield.

At this stage, the player controlled Kiana in her Valkyrie Ranger battlesuit (White Comet). While the battle wasn't overly difficult, dodging Mei's rapid attacks was still essential.

[…You idiot! I won't let you leave…!]

Kiana charged forward, unleashing a relentless barrage of attacks.

And because Herrscher of Thunder Mei could still be staggered during this phase, it wasn't long before Kiana managed to knock her to the ground.

『Pink Fairy Miss:』 'I feel like Kiana-chan can do it! Keep Mei here—hmph! Kevin is so mean, just standing there and letting two girls handle this by themselves. That's so unfair!'

As Kiana and Mei continued their battle, a pink-colored comment floated across the screen.

Elysia had no hesitation in calling out Kevin for simply watching from the sidelines.

But at that moment, the so-called guilty party finally responded.

『No Matter the Cost, Humanity Will Prevail Against Honkai:』 'He… has more important things to deal with.'

Kevin sighed internally.

Are you kidding me?

This is a fight between two stubborn kids. Why would an adult intervene?

And besides… if I were to step in—things would become a hundred times worse for them.

The Second Phase – True Herrscher Awakening

Even though this was just the first phase, Kiana's destructive power was still considerable.

As the fight transitioned into the second phase, Kiana attempted a powerful flying kick—only for Mei to easily block it with one hand.

The moment she countered, Mei tightened her grip on her sword.

Suddenly, a violent storm erupted across Nagazora City.

Thunder roared.

Gale-force winds howled.

The once dilapidated water tower atop Chiba Academy began to shake violently under the pressure.

And then—

With a deafening crash, the tower collapsed between them.

However, Mei did not even blink.

In a single charged slash, she obliterated the debris, clearing the battlefield once more.

Then, as the screen dimmed for a moment—

The second phase began.

At this stage, Mei's power was fully unleashed.

The most significant change? Her attack range had expanded drastically.

Kiana could no longer knock her back.When Mei charged her blade, phantom afterimages of herself appeared, assisting her in unleashing powerful slashes.

With wide-reaching attacks and an increased attack frequency, Kiana's Paralysis Gauge quickly maxed out.

Eventually, the system triggered an execution sequence, instantly wiping out a huge chunk of Kiana's health.

Cutscene: Mei's Dominance

As Kiana's health hit zero, a CG animation played.

Mei lunged forward at blinding speed.

In an instant, she grasped Kiana's throat, lifting her off the ground with one hand.

[Hmph. This is the end, Kiana.]

The power of the Herrscher of Thunder surged.

Countless arcs of lightning danced around Mei, illuminating the stormy rooftop.

Then—

Red lightning streaked across the entire screen.

In this moment, all color faded into nothingness, drowned out by Kiana's anguished scream.

Thud!

Kiana's body crashed heavily onto the ground.

She barely managed to open her eyes…

And all she could see was Mei turning away.

[Mei…]

[No… It's not over yet…]

[I will never… ever…]

The darkness shrouding the screen was gradually replaced by color.

At the same time, Kiana's body began glowing—her oppressive fatigue fading away.

She had awakened the power of the Herrscher of the Void.

[I WILL NEVER LET YOU LEAVE!!]

As Kiana roared with determination, the second phase of the battle began.

The Second Phase – Unyielding Resolve

[Kiana, you shouldn't be using that power.]

Mei's voice was calm, but she knew—Kiana wasn't listening.

Despite Mei's warning, Kiana stubbornly charged forward, attacking relentlessly.

Of course, expecting players to defeat Herrscher of Thunder Mei while using only Valkyrie Ranger Kiana would have been far too difficult.

So, the game introduced a unique mechanic.

Whenever Kiana's health hit zero, a scripted event triggered.

Instead of a game over, Kiana dropped to her knees, panting weakly—only to suddenly mutter:

[…No… I won't fall…!]

Then, she stood back up and continued fighting.

This revival mechanic was essentially a cheat—Kiana could rise again and again, no matter how many times she was defeated.

Thus, with sheer willpower, Kiana gradually whittled down Herrscher of Thunder Mei's health.

As the battle raged on, the screen began flashing images of Kiana and Mei's past moments together.

The memories of their time together.

The bond they once shared.

『Pink Fairy Miss:』 'I didn't think… their farewell would be this heartbreaking.'

『Hard Work Always Pays Off:』 'Yeah… It's painful to watch. But what surprises me more is how many times Kiana can get back up…'

『where did the little lab rats hide?:』 'Hehe, or maybe… the real issue is the Streamer's skill level?'

As these messages scrolled across the livestream, a golden chat bubble appeared—Mobius had decided to add her own commentary.

At that moment, Hokuto nearly wanted to tell her to try playing it herself if she thought it was that easy.

After countless cycles of defeat and revival, the battle finally reached its climax.

Final Cutscene – The Decisive Clash

Mei, exhausted but still composed, decided to end it.

Lightning surged in her hand as she grabbed Kiana by the throat once again.

[…Enough.]

Kiana struggled in midair, trying to break free.

In response, Kurikara reared back, gathering a massive thunder sphere in its mouth.

At that moment, a QTE prompt appeared on the screen.

With perfect timing, Kiana twisted her body in midair—

Dodging the lightning sphere at the last second!

Then—

In a stunning maneuver, she summoned her Void Lance and hurled it with full force—

Striking Kurikara head-on.

The mighty dragon crashed onto the rooftop, defeated.

End of Chapter 105