Accompanied by a barrage of comments filling the screen,
the video officially begins playing.
The plot continues from the previous episode.
After learning that Kiana's condition had already deteriorated to such an extent, Raiden Mei also made up her mind.
Two hours later, she arrived at the place Raven had mentioned, right on time.
The children of Changkong City had already all been evacuated. The originally lively "Nest" appeared abnormally deserted.
Raven stood at the entrance. Upon seeing Raiden Mei, she calmly said, "Follow me."
Raiden Mei didn't ask much and silently followed behind Raven.
The two of them passed through several winding alleys, and finally arrived at an open square.
After bringing her there, Raven turned and left, leaving Raiden Mei alone in the square.
For some unknown reason, the sky began to gradually darken, and the sound of the wind also became more urgent.
In the shadows, it seemed as if someone's footsteps were quietly walking toward her. The air became increasingly cold as the footsteps drew closer.
This made Raiden Mei feel as though she were standing in an ancient ice cellar.
A silver-haired man with an indifferent expression was slowly walking toward her.
As the man approached, Raiden Mei felt an extremely strong sense of oppression emanating from him.
"Who are you?" Raiden Mei mustered her courage and asked.
"Kevin Kaslana, the leader of World Serpent."
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[No matter how many times I watch this, Kevin is still that cool]
[If every person in the video had a corresponding identity in the real world, what would Kevin's identity be in reality?]
[I'll bet 5 Mora Kevin is definitely a mafia boss in real life!]
[I'm with you! Though I think Kevin would be someone official]
Meanwhile, watching the video and seeing all the barrage comments discussing his identity, Kevin instinctively leaned forward and silently took a sip of water.
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[Back to the Video.]
Kevin's calm voice rang out, and the oppressive atmosphere instantly dissipated.
Raiden Mei stepped forward, getting straight to the point, "Mr. Kevin, you said there's a way to save Kiana. What exactly is that method?"
Kevin's gaze was calm like still water, as if nothing in this world could enter his eyes.
"Very simple. You just need to become a Herrscher."
Raiden Mei frowned slightly, "What… You want me to become a Herrscher again?"
Kevin said indifferently, "You are the chosen Herrscher. Your body has permanently retained a gate that connects to the Imaginary Tree. Once you awaken again, the power of the Gem of Conquest within Kiana will dissipate, and her symptoms will be relieved as a result."
After listening to Kevin's words, Raiden Mei began recalling the strange phenomena she had noticed these past few days. Suddenly, she understood everything.
"As long as I become a Herrscher… Kiana can be saved?" Raiden Mei asked.
"That's right."
After receiving confirmation from him, Raiden Mei took a deep breath and said firmly, "Then I have nothing to hesitate about. I will become a Herrscher as you said. After Kiana is saved, I will uphold my promise and join World Serpent. Just… if I end up being controlled by Honkai again, I hope you can..."
"You don't need to worry, that kind of situation won't happen. There is a shackle inside your body, and although that shackle seals your Herrscher power, it also protects your mind from being corrupted by Honkai," Kevin said.
"What you really need to care about is what happens after you become a Herrscher. Even though you may save Kiana this time, the next time, she will still throw herself into danger. As long as Honkai exists, as long as Herrschers are born, she will always step forward, constantly pushing herself toward the edge of death, until she finally gives her life."
At this point, Kevin's tone suddenly turned a little sorrowful.
"I've seen countless people like her, even when facing death and fear, they still firmly do what they believe is right… But the result is, they all left. Not one of them came back."
Kevin's cold words pierced deeply into Raiden Mei's heart. She wanted to argue, but couldn't piece together a single word. Because she knew, what he said was not a lie.
"So… what should I do… What should I do to truly save her…"
"Very simple. After joining World Serpent, fight alongside us against Honkai, hunt down the new Herrscher, and ensure that Kiana won't relapse due to misuse of Herrscher power. Until the moment the Stigmata Plan is complete, you and she can return to being 'human.'"
[In the real World.]
After watching this part, Kiana immediately said this Kevin didn't seem like a good person.
"Mei! You absolutely must not trust this guy! Letting you become a Herrscher, no matter how you hear it, it just sounds unreliable!"
However, Raiden Mei shook her head and said, "Kiana, whether it's me, or the 'me' in the video, we both clearly know how dangerous he is, but some things cannot be explained simply with right or wrong…"
After listening to Raiden Mei's words, Kiana became somewhat emotionally stirred, without knowing why.
"Mei! Even though what you're saying makes sense, I still think some things must be held to one's own principles and bottom line."
"Kiana, protecting you, or protecting the people around me from being hurt, that is my principle and my bottom line."
"Mei! You!" Kiana was both anxious and angry, but didn't know how to persuade Raiden Mei, so she could only puff up her cheeks angrily.
On the side, Bronya watched the two of them, who rarely quarreled, with a very complicated expression.
She started to understand a little why the two of them would end up fighting in the preview.
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[Back to the Video.]
As Kevin's words ended, a sudden rumble sounded from the sky.
A huge beam of light descended from the heavens, the sky shattered amid the glow, as if a massive door was slowly opening.
The sudden anomaly made Raiden Mei feel uneasy. "What on earth… is happening?!"
Kevin raised his head and glanced at it, his tone still calm, "The Gate of Imaginary is about to open. If you can absorb the Honkai energy within, you can become the Herrscher of Thunder once again. This is your only chance, your only chance to save Kiana…"
"Raiden Mei, I await your correct choice."
After saying this, Kevin turned and left, leaving Raiden Mei standing alone in the square.
Rain began to fall from the sky, dripping down her face and onto the ground. She knew what becoming a Herrscher meant, and she understood the price of joining World Serpent.
But the moment she thought of Kiana's suffering, her heart became unbearably tormented.
"Kiana… I will definitely save you." Looking at the Gate of Imaginary high above in the sky,
Raiden Mei spoke resolutely.
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