Honkai impact 3rd: I Use Everything of Yours to Love Me

Francis didn't even think about refusing Chang Yuan's request.

In fact, he hoped the two would stay at the Kaslana estate.

That way, he could consult them whenever he had questions.

After all, they were from the same era as his ancestor, so they must know more than anyone else.

Soon, rooms were prepared for Chang Yuan and Elysia, located near Kallen's home.

Nighttime...

"Ah, is it time for today's story?"

In the Stigmata Space, 『Stigmata』 Elysia, swinging on a swing, asked Chang Yuan.

Even after thousands of years, Chang Yuan still felt compelled to enter the Stigmata Space, even though he had already mastered all of Elysia's skills.

Thus, even after millennia, he continued to enter the Stigmata Space every night.

And when he entered, it wasn't for anything else—just to tell 『Stigmata』 Elysia about everything he had done that day.

『Stigmata』 Elysia acted as a listener, always wearing that gentle smile that felt both familiar and distant.

This made Chang Yuan instinctively want to reach out and touch her face, and every time, 『Stigmata』 Elysia didn't refuse, even leaning in closer.

As he touched her face, which was exactly the same as Elysia's, Chang Yuan often fell into deep thought.

"So, what's today's story? Or do you want to pinch my cheeks first?"

Jumping off the swing, 『Stigmata』 Elysia walked up to Chang Yuan and asked with a smile.

Chang Yuan shook his head.

"No, no need. Today's events weren't particularly noteworthy. Just the usual progress."

"Oh, so you met Otto? What are you going to do? Are you going to follow the original future and let Kallen's death ignite Otto's potential?"

Chang Yuan had long since told 『Stigmata』 Elysia everything about the future.

Thus, she knew that Kallen's death was what had spurred Otto's genius in the original timeline.

"No, I've already used a different method to motivate Otto. And it seems to be working."

After all, if you truly love someone, you'd want to be with them forever.

So, developing civilization and technology was something Otto needed to do.

And in doing so, he would naturally fulfill Kallen's dreams.

Even if there were some bumps along the way, Chang Yuan and Elysia could fix them.

"You're amazing, as always. I'm so looking forward to that day."

『?』Elysia smiled as she looked at Chang Yuan.

Chang Yuan wasn't surprised by her reaction.

In his mind, 『Stigmata』 Elysia was an extension of Elysia's consciousness.

So, her personality and desires would naturally overlap.

"I'm looking forward to it too. When that day comes, I can... never mind, you wouldn't understand."

Like in the original timeline, where Kevin persevered because of MEI's wishes, Chang Yuan now wanted to witness everything Elysia had hoped to see.

Once he had witnessed it all, he could finally go to Elysia.

And personally tell her everything.

"...Alright, don't think too much about it. Can you push the swing for me?"

Sitting back on the swing, 『?』Elysia gently asked Chang Yuan.

For such a small request, Chang Yuan didn't hesitate.

Walking behind 『?』Elysia, Chang Yuan gently pushed the swing.

"Hum hum hum~."

As she swung, 『?』Elysia hummed a nursery rhyme.

Hearing this, Chang Yuan was momentarily stunned.

Even though he had heard it countless times, it always made him lose himself.

The next day, Chang Yuan and Elysia were invited to Francis's home for breakfast.

This time, they tasted the unique culinary skills of the Kaslana family, something they remembered from the past.

"This cooking... it definitely inherited MEI's genes."

Kallen, meanwhile, ate without any change in expression.

Of course, this was likely because she had grown up eating these meals and was used to them.

"Let's go, Kallen. We're going to find Otto. I'm going to give you two special training. After all, being weak and sickly won't save the world."

"Yay! Let's go! I want to play with that inventor. His creations are so fun."

Hearing that they were going to find Otto, Kallen stuffed all the bread into her mouth and swallowed it in one go.

Then, predictably, she choked, but quickly grabbed a glass of milk and drank it all.

"Phew, Dad, I'm off."

Without another word, Kallen ran out the door.

"Seniors, please take care of my daughter. She's still a child and can be quite playful. Please don't be too harsh on her."

After Kallen left, Francis pleaded with Chang Yuan and Elysia.

As a father, he wanted Kallen to live a carefree life.

But because of the Kaslana bloodline, he knew he couldn't stop his daughter's ambitions.

So, he could only hope her childhood would be as happy as possible, unlike other Kaslana children who trained rigorously from a young age.

"Don't worry. Kallen's so cute. We won't be too harsh on her~."

After leaving, Chang Yuan quickly found Kallen, who was holding the broken plane from yesterday.

"Teachers, you're here."

When Otto saw Chang Yuan and Elysia, he smiled and greeted them.

"Teachers?"

"Kallen told me. She said you two would start training us today, so of course I'd call you teachers."

"Alright. Are you ready for the training? It's going to be tough."

"Don't worry, teachers. For Kallen's dream, I won't give up."

"Good, that's the spirit. First, 100 push-ups, 100 sit-ups, 100 squats, and a 10-kilometer run every day."

"Huh? Teachers, are you joking?"

Otto's face fell.

He was a sickly child. Starting with such a high level of difficulty? Was this a death sentence?

"Hmm, considering your condition, you only need to do half. Kallen, on the other hand, should be fine."

Looking at Kallen, Chang Yuan had full confidence in her.

After all, she had Kevin's bloodline, with its natural superhuman strength and stamina. This training might just be a warm-up for her.