If I had to put it into words!
Mobius was dying to know whether Kiana had truly begun to change due to her exposed identity, keeping it hidden all this time without breathing a word to anyone else.
She didn't need Kiana to actually confess the truth.
One look at Kiana's expression was all it took.
Alright then…
Yes.
That deliberate micro-expression Kiana made—it convinced Mobius that she really was different now.
The next moment, Mobius grew even more excited, boldly questioning Kiana about the changes in her body. Seeing this, Blanca looked like she had something to say, hesitating, opening her mouth only to hold back.
In the end, she still couldn't bring herself to speak up.
Honestly speaking!
Kiana wasn't some master schemer.
But she knew she didn't need to hide anything, nor did she have to.
There really were changes happening within her.
Because of the public exposure, more people were half-believing, half-doubting—but even that sliver of trust was enough to set fate in motion.
It was true, she was a vessel.
But gradually, she was beginning to awaken.
This awakening wasn't something that happened overnight. It was a slow, step-by-step process.
Even if it was just 1%, it was enough to grant her some unique power.
And besides!
There was more to it than that.
"Can I trust you?" Kiana put on a hesitant act, pausing as if carefully weighing her words while looking at Mobius.
"You can absolutely trust me!" Mobius exclaimed excitedly.
No!
Blanca wanted to stop her.
But Mobius had already pinched her thigh.
All she could do was shoot a sympathetic glance at Kiana. What a shame—this little cousin of hers was just like how she used to be, instantly captivated by the doctor's stunning looks.
You know what they say—the prettier the woman, the better she is at deception. And she's a snake, after all!
It's worth mentioning that Blanca knew Mobius had put a lot of thought into what she wanted to find out during this meeting.
In Mobius's view, back when the public exposure happened, that content creator mentioned something in passing—how every other Herrscher was temporarily chosen by the Honkai, not fixed to one specific individual.
But Finality was different.
Only she was predetermined.
The others were like freebies you get with a phone plan.
But Finality? She's the beloved daughter.
Normally, the "Finality," just from the name, should be the final checkpoint, right? Meaning she's the one guarding the last trial.
So, if the vessel of the Finality was confirmed early on, and from start to finish, it's always been her—
Doesn't that make her almost like a mole hiding among humanity?
Who knows, maybe the test began the moment she was born.
Otherwise, why would it be said that if the world is kind to her, she'll repay it in kind, but if the world is filled with malice, she'll destroy it without mercy?
Just like a mirror.
If it isn't a test, no one would believe it!
Think tanks from various countries had also gradually proposed this theory.
Because of that, more and more people genuinely saw Kiana as part of the test.
But Mobius wanted to know—if the identity of the Finality was exposed early, what would happen to her? And what would the Honkai behind her do?
Completely abandoning her and seeking another vessel probably wasn't feasible. It shouldn't be that simple.
But from another angle, if her identity was exposed and her cards were revealed early, would that make her different ahead of time?
Now, she had her answer.
Mobius stared intently at Kiana, eagerly waiting for her to reveal her secret.
Kiana took a deep breath, paused for a moment as if struggling internally, then spoke softly.
"Ever since then, I've noticed I've been eating more, sleeping better. No matter how much I mess around or stay up late, my skin stays smooth, my hair stays silky, and I never gain weight no matter what I eat…"
"?" Mobius was stunned. Is this really what I wanted to hear?
Blanca pressed her lips together.
She almost couldn't hold it in!
But Kiana kept going.
"And also, I've gotten stronger, my stamina has improved, and when I focus, I can see really far…"
Well, that was somewhat useful.
Mobius nodded thoughtfully, taking mental notes.
As the leading researcher on the Honkai—even the term "Herrscher" was officially adopted as a designation thanks to her efforts—she knew full well that some people could adapt to Honkai energy.
The more they adapted, the more Honkai energy subtly enhanced them, and the stronger they became.
Even though Kiana was rambling on about a lot of seemingly trivial things,
Mobius could still extract the important details.
She concluded that even if this wasn't a full awakening, the Honkai was already encouraging Kiana to gain power.
It was inherently a gradual process.
Since she hadn't been in combat, training, or deliberately doing anything, of course she'd only notice things like increased strength and sharper vision.
But!
Kiana spoke casually, as if making small talk, without any clear structure—almost as if intentionally making it difficult for Mobius.
She was smiling.
Then, something she mentioned offhand suddenly snapped Mobius to attention. She leaned over the table, practically throwing herself into Kiana's lap, gripping her tightly.
"Doctor! What are you doing?!" Blanca let out a startled squeak.
Springing up so suddenly like that would scare her little cousin.
She immediately looked over and saw Kiana pinned against the couch by Mobius, almost as if she were being wall-slammed. Mobius's eyes burned with intensity as she stared fixedly at Kiana, enunciating each word slowly and deliberately.
"What did you just say?"
"I feel like my figure's gotten better too…"
"The line before that."
"The voices in my ears, I can hear them more clearly now."
"…"
Mobius's eyes lit up, and she pressed urgently.
"Voices? What voices? What do you hear in your ears?"
"…" Blanca reached out slightly, then withdrew her hand.
Although the way the two girls were positioned was downright scandalous, thankfully, Kiana remained calm.
Truly a young lady of breeding.
So composed.
Especially with Mobius right now—her full, soft chest pressed against Kiana's legs, her body leaning upward from below, clutching Kiana's clothes.
The whole scene was… something else.
Although Kiana had planned this, she never expected Mobius to be so bold.
When she finally snapped out of it, her hands instinctively wrapped around Mobius's slender waist.
Shame on me, shame on me.
Kiana, oh Kiana, how could you do this?
"Well… it's a voice I've always been able to hear since I was little. Now, it's just become clearer…"
"Since you were little?! You've always been able to hear it?!" Mobius shrieked, squirming upward slightly until she was face-to-face with Kiana.
There was a faint, yet palpable pressure.
If Kiana didn't know her better—or if this were before her memories awakened—she would've smacked her ages ago. She's way too close!
"That's right."
Kiana stuck to her plan, feigning surprise as she nodded, acting as though she didn't see anything unusual about it.
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