「 "With impassioned music, the sky gradually darkened and became gloomy. Only a beam of light shone down upon Cocolia's head, illuminating her as if the Creator God had descended upon the world!"
"The surging energy condensed into a solid form in her palm, becoming a strange, ferocious, sky-obscuring giant stone!"
"Cocolia's seemed to echo in her ears again. The giant stone, like a falling star, enveloped in immense golden light, descended from the sky." 」
「 .....」
~Naruto World~
"Too many superfluous movements."
Uchiha Madara crossed his arms, tilting his head slightly. His Rinnegan seemed like a whirlpool in the sea, dangerous yet alluring.
"However, this power is worth recognizing. The power and Tengai Shinsei... Hmm, it should be even stronger."
Uchiha Madara nodded in appreciation.
Tengai Shinsei was a forbidden jutsu he activated using his Rinnegan's ability. As long as he formed three different hand seals with Susanoo, he could summon giant meteorites from the sky to destroy everything.
The giant stone summoned by Cocolia was similar to Tengai Shinsei.
Although she didn't need to form hand seals, she needed a moment to condense her power.
"In a short period of time... she shouldn't be able to summon a second one, right?"
The Second Tsuchikage Mu's bandage-wrapped jaw trembled.
"Although she received the blessing of the Stellaron, she is still a mortal. Frequent use of the power granted by the gods will also result in backlash."
"Yes, but I want to know how they will block the first one,"
Uchiha Madara said with a smile.
"That world doesn't have Onoki's Super Lightweight Jutsu, nor the Fifth Kazekage's sand."
"...Is the power of 『Preservation』 truly enough to block this move?"
Uchiha Madara's gaze landed on the fiery spear that Trailblaze was holding high.
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「 "This is the will of Preservation!" Stelle slammed her spear heavily onto the ground. The surging flames then burst forth with light, and the intense glare radiated in all directions, condensing into solid shields around everyone.
After the giant stone crashed down, the entire battlefield was filled with dust.
When the smoke and dust cleared, March 7th, the others were slightly disheveled, but no one was injured. 」
「 .....」
~Genshin Impact World~
"Remarkable... not a single scratch."
By a tea stall in Liyue, Zhongli looked up at the battlefield on the light screen and sighed softly.
The giant stone summoned by Cocolia was similar to his "Planet Befall," but in his memory, even during the Demon God War, few people could withstand his move head-on.
Stelle not only remained unharmed herself but also perfectly protected others... This was merely a glimpse of Stellaron's power.
"...This is the power of 『Preservation』, truly profound and unfathomable."
Zhongli blew on the hot tea in his cup. He suddenly remembered that not long ago, someone had debated who was more powerful between him and the Star Gods of Preservation.
Now, this debate had a clear and undeniable result.
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「 "Wow, this shield is so warm!" March 7th looked at the flames enveloping her. They were not hot to the touch but rather quite warm.
Even this charged attack could not inflict heavy damage on Stelle and the others, meaning the outcome of this battle was already decided.
With a charge from Stelle, a vortex of flames engulfed Cocolia once more. However, this time, she did not resist stubbornly but calmly accepted her fate.
As the crystals covering her body shattered, Cocolia fell heavily to the ground. Stripped of the Stellaron's power, she transformed back into her human form.
But having been backlashed by the Stellaron's power, she was already at the end of her rope, unable to even stand.
As if realizing something, Bronya desperately moved forward but was firmly held back by Seele, who grabbed her right hand.
The girl could only choke out a plea, "No... don't take her away!"
"Cough... cough..." Cocolia forced herself to sit up, a fierce glint flashing in her eyes. Without hesitation, she pressed the Stellaron on her chest.
Now, she had finally awakened from that grand dream.
"Unfortunately, it's too late."
"The Stellaron... promised a future! It will... devour everything!"
Cocolia slammed her left hand down, and in an instant, the Stellaron's chaotic power was suppressed by her own hands. The rampant power instantly devoured the land around her!
And her last power... was a barrier of 『Preservation』.
It separated Bronya and also her own hope of survival. Watching her daughter cry out hoarsely outside the barrier, Cocolia said nothing. Her only atonement was to hold the Stellaron tightly against her chest until her last breath.
The light gradually condensed, and the Stellaron's chaotic power reached its peak. With a crisp, cracking sound, Cocolia turned into countless specks of light and vanished.
Only at the end, amidst the gradually dissipating light, did she look at Bronya and finally reveal a mother's relieved smile. 」
「 .....」
~Frieren: Beyond Journey's End World~
"The good thing is, she finally woke up from this illusionary dream,"
Zenze shook his head.
"The regrettable thing is, she woke up too late."
"Death is a good ending for her,"
Serie said unhurriedly.
"Suppressing the chaotic Stellaron at the last moment can be considered some compensation for her previous mistakes."
"Many people spend their entire lives pursuing a magnificent death, wanting a chance to burn out completely... Unfortunately, after the Demon King's death, most of them lived ordinary and peaceful lives."
"...Cocolia's death was quite brilliant, quite spectacular."
~Honkai: Impact 3rd World~
Meanwhile, within the St. Freya High School, Bronya, who had witnessed Cocolia's death, was sighing with Seele.
Although in their world, Cocolia was also her "mother" and the director of the orphanage, she was quite detestable to her.
"Suppressing the Stellaron's power at the last moment, sacrificing herself..."
Bronya sneered.
"Although it's an alternate self, it's much better than someone who only knows how to control people using bio-chips in their brains."
"Having the right to choose from beginning to end... Heh, it's truly ironic."
The world on the light screen seemed to be a reflection of Bronya's life.
Whether it was Seele, or herself, or Cocolia...
The Cocolia in the light screen respected Bronya's choices, but in reality, she was often forced to obey Cocolia's choices due to the bio-chip in her brain.
"Does big sister not like this ending?"
Seele, who was beside her, noticed the solemn expression on her sister's face.
"No, I like it very much."
Bronya's expression gradually softened. She tightly held Seele's hand.
"In that world, 'I' have Seele, and also reliable companions... This is a very happy ending."
"It's a pity that Mei-senpai and Kiana-senpai aren't here..."
Seele said with some regret.
"Perhaps they will appear later. That Kiana... wherever she goes, she causes trouble."
Bronya rubbed her forehead.
"If this universe loses her, half of the excitement will be gone."
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