MGSFV?! Chapter 418. Senti: Are You Insane?! What About My Dignity? What Is WRONG With You All?!
As Kiana was pulled into the heartscape—well, more precisely, the mental space where she had once battled the Herrscher of Sentience during the Feather Dust episode—
This was truly a "round two."
"Wait... which kind of 'break' did you mean, exactly?!"
Faced with the Herrscher of Sentience's assault, Kiana first chose to dodge backward.
But Senti wasn't planning to explain anything—she manifested her weapon and came at her without pause.
There was no doubt.
Senti's so-called "break" meant exactly what it sounded like: a literal, physical breakthrough.
[Feels like there's some personal vendetta involved.]
[Senti, can you do that line again? "Why won't you listen to me?!" (lol)]
[Physically unlocking the meridians (not really)]
[Uh… Herrscher of Sentience, you do know she's mechanical-type, right? That's your counter!]
Officially: Sentience is BIO-type, and Valkyrie Ranger (Kiana's form) is MECH-type. In Honkai Impact 3rd, MECH counters BIO.
[Narratively, type advantages are ignored like 90% of the time anyway.]
[Haha, true, true.]
Back to the story—
At this point, Kiana stopped dodging and chose to fight head-on.
The two once again clashed in fierce combat.
Unlike last time, Senti wasn't saying a word—gone was the chatter.
She unleashed her full arsenal inherited from Fu Hua's martial arts, attacking Kiana with overwhelming force.
Kiana did her best to defend herself, but still seemed overwhelmed.
A classic type-disadvantaged beatdown, Mihoyo-style.
But realistically, it made sense—
Kiana couldn't use her Herrscher powers at all right now. She was weakened.
So not standing a chance against Senti was expected.
After knocking Kiana back again, Senti asked her first question:
"Any changes?"
Hmm… didn't seem like it?
Just as that thought popped into players' heads, Senti followed up:
"If not, then we'll keep going!"
She preemptively predicted their thoughts…
Now they were having synchronized brainwaves with Senti. (Pain.)
Kiana: "..."
She stared at Senti.
There was no doubt that this kind of provocation, which probably wouldn't work on others, had made her go all in.
(…She's really serious about this?)
Kiana hadn't expected Senti to take it this seriously.
Clearly, she didn't know Senti well enough yet.
Anyone more familiar with Senti's personality would've seen it coming.
They'd just say:
Senti never breaks character. Ever.
Senti's a whole narrative archetype in herself.
Under Senti's pressure, Kiana had no choice but to assess her current state seriously and prepare to go all-out.
This seemingly random and pointless (??) battle—
Wasn't actually pointless at all.
Through her serious reflection, Kiana noticed something unusual.
"Wait, could it be…"
Could it be?
Players were wondering what was going on—
and then Kiana suddenly said something shocking.
"Senti, hit me again, and use more force!"
She said this with a smile.
Both the players and Senti were completely stunned.
"...Huh?!"
Senti didn't even have time to get mad about Kiana casually calling her "Senti."
She was too shocked to respond.
"You… Are you insane?!"
That's one of her classic lines.
Kiana's cheerful request absolutely broke her.
At first, players were surprised by Kiana's unexpected masochistic line—
But seeing Senti's totally bewildered reaction made their emotions shift.
[HAHAHAHA are you INSANE?! I'm dying 😂]
[Kiana unlocked a strange new trait (fog of war)]
[Senti: I don't understand you masochists.]
[She really broke Senti lol]
"Pfft~~"
Even Elysia couldn't help but laugh.
She quickly tapped the history and replayed that voice line—
"You… are you insane?!"
The more she listened, the cuter she found Senti.
"Though I didn't expect Senti to agree to voice these lines for 'Otto'-san."
"Ah… that..."
Hokuto recalled that recording session.
Senti had received the casting call for new main story lines.
When she showed up, she pretended to be reluctant, saying "I can't just abandon a character I already voiced."
But in truth, she was obviously very excited to appear again in the main story.
Even though this arc's plot wasn't exactly what she imagined…
Still, she was there—so Hokuto worked his persuasive magic.
And, of course, Fu Hua's educational guidance in love helped too...
"Senti was actually quite willing to voice these scenes—and the ones coming up, she really enjoyed recording them."
Hokuto's tone was especially sincere.
"Oh? Is that so?"
Elysia blinked.
"I didn't think Senti would be this cooperative…"
"Yeah, totally cooperative."
Hokuto said this with a perfectly neutral tone—while sneakily pulling out his phone to send someone another message:
Hokuto: [Listen to me… (insert persuasive message here)]
...
Back to Elysia—
After getting that answer, she focused on the story again and tapped the screen.
The game returned to combat mode.
After Senti said "Are you insane?!" she still fulfilled Kiana's request, materializing her weapon and swinging at her.
But—
Just before the strike landed, Kiana parried it perfectly.
That was the Herrscher of the Void's power!?
[Parry! Flashback to Feather Dust!]
[Mihoyo referencing Mihoyo.]
[Wait a sec—no one else wondering how Kiana suddenly got her powers back?]
[Obviously has something to do with Senti.]
Yep, the players guessed right.
From the narrative, it's clear Kiana's Herrscher power restored itself thanks to Senti's help.
(As her mental strain weakened, the shackle began to loosen… Dr. MEI, did you say that on purpose?)
Kiana began pondering.
But before she could go any deeper—
"Kiana! You zoning out during a fight?!"
Senti shouted, and her assault grew fiercer.
Kiana had no choice but to focus and respond seriously.
And with time, as her power gradually returned,
Kiana clearly fought with more ease.
Once she felt her power was mostly back—
Kiana held up her hands in surrender.
"Alright, alright… You're clearly way stronger right now."
"—I give up!"
(It's not you, it's me!)
Just kidding.
Really, this moment showed that Kiana was beginning to understand how to handle Senti.
Just pet her ego, say some nice words, and she'd calm right down.
In short: treat her like a child… a very powerful child.
Sure enough, the moment Kiana said that—
Senti stopped attacking.
She crossed her arms and looked smug:
"Hmph, good that you know…"
Then she quickly realized something.
"Wait a minute! This was official business—who said anything about comparing strength?!
Even if you were fused with that old fossil, you still wouldn't stand a chance against me."
Really?
Players weren't too convinced.
But Senti clearly believed it.
She waved her hand dismissively:
"Alright, alright, stand still."
Senti cracked her knuckles and walked toward Kiana.
"Let me see if I can properly break that shackle."
Faced with her "good intentions," Kiana took a step back.
"Maybe… it's already unnecessary."
Senti: "...?"
"Let's leave here first. I thought Dr. MEI was being too casual earlier… but now I realize she had a different intention altogether."
Leave?
Keyword triggered!
This place was Senti's constructed mental space—a manifestation of her power.
Senti crossed her arms.
"—Hey, if I let you leave just because you say so, where's my dignity?!"
[But Fu Hua could trick you into anything (lol)]
[Senti, stop being so stubborn. You're turning into the Herrscher of Denial.]
[Senti's pride is second only to Snake.]
[Snake, Jackal… all got pride issues.]
[???]*3
And even though Senti said she'd refuse,
Kiana replied…
"Nooo~ I think I can leave on my own now~"
She also crossed her arms.
But unlike Senti's frustration, Kiana's pose was… kinda cute.
"Wha? You—"
Before Senti could finish—
The dreamscape faded.
Kiana looked very pleased.
Senti looked like she had eaten something foul.
[Let the girl flex for once!]
[Senti = instant mood booster (confirmed)]
[Senti x Kiana interactions are so adorable!!]
[That "nooo~" was TOO cute!!!]
"Right? Right? Both Kiana and Senti are so cute~~"
Elysia nodded repeatedly.
"You almost forget they're Herrschers—Herrschers born for destruction."
"That's because of you, Elysia," Hokuto commented honestly.
"Mhm~"
Elysia didn't even try to be humble.
"After me, so many Herrschers became cute like me."
Then she paused.
A thought occurred to her.
"'Otto'-san, do you think it's possible the current era's Herrscher of the End… might also be a super cute girl?"
Hokuto: "..."
Honestly, Elysia wasn't wrong.
He thought it but replied:
"Don't try to get spoilers out of me."
"Ehhh~ fine~~~"
Elysia responded playfully and tapped the screen again.
...
Story continued.
And a legendary Senti moment was about to arrive.
At this point, no one knew what was coming.
After Kiana and Senti returned to the real world—
Kiana looked around and realized something.
"Hm? Dr. MEI… already left?"
"Forget her for now! First, explain to me—"
Senti got right in Kiana's face.
"What the hell was that back there?!"
[Senti: Holding Grudges (Part 1)]
[Senti: Gets Owned (Part 2)]
[Senti: Panic Mode (Finale)]
[??? You guys are too synchronized.]
Yes, those three subtitles weren't typed by one person.
They were done in a relay by players.
Perfect coordination.
Back to the story—
Kiana replied:
"It's simple. Dr. MEI didn't try to provoke your pride to get you to help me unlock the seal."
"She just wanted you to beat me up, that's all."
Herrscher of Sentience: ????
Senti heard this and her face twisted into a look of total disbelief.
She couldn't take it anymore.
Really couldn't.
REALLY couldn't hold it in!!
Who the hell lets themselves be used like that—cheerfully no less?!
"Are you OUT of your mind?!"
The game even zoomed in on her face
just to show that now-iconic expression of absolute exasperation.
But it didn't stop there.
"No—wait!!"
Senti spread her arms and yelled:
"Are the TWO of you insane?!"
One came up with the insane idea, the other gleefully cooperated.
And—
there was someone else spamming memes and commentary during the whole thing.
(She wasn't naming names.)
[Tomorrow! I want to see this Senti reaction face on the forums!]
[Tomorrow? Gimme an hour! I'm fired up!!]
[Same! I'm making the video RIGHT NOW! Already got the title: "[Are You INSANE?!]—Senti's Brainwashing Saga Begins!!"]
Clearly, Senti just won over another massive wave of fans.
It's obvious:
Her popularity is only going to grow.
All hail the Herrscher of Sentience!!!
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