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[AD 2012: The Genius Experiment. Two A-rank Valkyries—Bianka Ataegina (12 years old) and Rita Rossweisse (16 years old)—crossed the Sea of Quanta and embarked on a legendary adventure within a World Bubble. After returning, the World Bubble took up residence within Bianka's body, and she was renamed Bianka "Durandal" Ataegina.]
[AD 2014: Cocolia orchestrated an artificial Honkai outbreak at Changkong City's Qianyu Academy, triggering the Third Honkai Eruption. The Herrscher persona within Mei awakened and first encountered Kiana. With Kiana's help, the Herrscher persona was not taken over by the Will of Honkai. When the Herrscher persona attempted to jump from a building to commit suicide, Kiana reached out and stopped her. Because of this, the Herrscher persona returned control of the body to Mei.
Cocolia's true motives remain unclear, but the real mastermind behind the scenes was a mysterious organization hidden in the shadows of the world—World Serpent. After this incident, Kiana, Mei, and Bronya joined Schicksal's St. Freya Academy.
In order to observe the condition of K-423, Otto invited his old friend Fu Hua—whose strength had yet to fully recover—to act as a spy and monitor K-423.
In the same year, Bianka was promoted to an S-rank Valkyrie, and Otto bestowed upon her the Black Abyss White Flower.]
And up to this point—
The mysterious organization known as World Serpent also began appearing repeatedly before everyone's eyes!
This made all those watching from beyond the screen instinctively wary.
Schicksal and Anti-Entropy were already locked in such fierce contention,
and now another force—World Serpent—had suddenly emerged…
[Autumn, AD 2015: Based on revelatory memories contained within a Soulium body, Otto discovered the Second Divine Key, which had been hidden away by World Serpent—Cosmic Juggernaut.]
[After obtaining the Second Divine Key, Otto was eager to begin his experiments. He was already drawing closer and closer to the answer he sought.]
[One week later, the first activation experiment of the Second Divine Key began.]
On screen—
"The Second Divine Key—everything about it is shrouded in mystery."
"According to the records found within the Soulium inside the Divine Key, there is only one thing we can be certain of."
"For the past 4,500 years, the Second Divine Key has been used to observe other parallel worlds upon the Imaginary Tree."
"There are no other records concerning the 'Imaginary Tree' within the Soulium."
"But just this single term alone is enough to make me ecstatic. My wish is no longer mere delusion!"
Holding a glass of red wine, Otto's expression looked as though he were desperately suppressing his excitement.
"The Second Divine Key is indeed the key I have been searching for! This term recorded in the Soulium feels like bait…"
"Could it be some kind of trap? If that's the case, then I will make thorough preparations all the same!"
As he spoke, Otto turned and gave an order.
"Amber, notify Durandal. The first activation experiment of the Second Divine Key will take place in twelve hours."
"Have her make preparations and participate in the experiment."
[Tesla: No longer a delusion? Reviving someone who existed five hundred years ago—I can't imagine what method Otto could possibly use! This is nothing but a madman's dream!]
[Neuvillette: The Second Divine Key? Observing other worlds?]
[Raiden Ei: Parallel worlds… what a fascinating concept.]
[Herta: Observing the Imaginary Tree? With the level of technology displayed in this world… that truly is extraordinary.]
[March 7th: This Second Divine Key… it actually has such incredible power?]
[Ruan Mei: But Otto's ideas are undoubtedly even more insane.]
[Kafka: Otto… is he trying to find a way to resurrect Kallen from the Imaginary Tree?!]
[Silver Wolf: That's impossible!]
[Sparkle: What an unbelievable figure, hee-hee. I'm actually looking forward to seeing how Otto plans to achieve this impossible goal.]
[Himeko (Star Rail): But… what exactly is this World Serpent about?]
[Raiden Mei: I only hope… that nothing else goes wrong…]
Within the chat group, discussions erupted nonstop.
On one hand, the sudden appearance of the mysterious organization World Serpent added a layer of suspense and tension to the unfolding plot.
On the other hand, people from other worlds—especially those from the technologically advanced Star Rail universe—were stunned by the direction of Otto's search.
The Imaginary Tree!
In the Star Rail world, it was a cosmological theory widely accepted by academia!
Different worlds across spacetime were likened to a tree-like structure:
each branch represented a form of world existence;
each leaf or flower represented their present and past left behind along the dimension of time!
By absorbing ownerless Imaginary Energy flowing through spacetime conduits, the crown of the tree constantly maintained a dynamic structure—new buds growing, withered leaves falling—countless births and endings playing out across the boundless universe!
Before the Imaginary Tree theory was proposed, the universe had been called an eternally blind void, due to its unobservable nature. After the theory emerged, people could finally use imagination to outline its mechanisms!
Ownerless Imaginary Energy flowed endlessly through spacetime conduits, forming galaxies at their endpoints—that is, innumerable worlds.
And between worlds, just like the spatial separation between leaves on a tree, lay unknown Imaginary voids that were exceedingly difficult to cross.
And this was the Honkai world!
Earth, at the technological level of the year 2000!
Yet they were able to observe this eternally blind void!
The Second Divine Key left behind by the Previous Era… was indeed beyond imagination!
But even so—
Otto's insane idea was even more jaw-dropping!
The method he pursued to resurrect Kallen might actually begin with the Imaginary Tree?!
Observing the unobservable!
Using the unobservable!
Any one of these acts should have been far beyond the reach of a mortal at Otto's level of power!
Even if placed within the vast expanse of Star Rail's countless galaxies,
Otto would surely be regarded as a delusional madman tormented by obsession!
And yet…
Under everyone's gaze,
Otto seemed determined to stride forward along this very path!
[Floating Island Test Site]
"Bishop, the Immortal Blades squad is in position."
"Stay alert, Durandal. We don't know what might fall out from the rifts in space."
Otto's expression was grave.
"No matter what happens, you must protect the core of the Second Divine Key."
"The first activation experiment of the Second Divine Key—begin!"
At the very instant it began—
Bianka Durandal vanished from space entirely! Even her positional data disappeared!
"Is this… the inside of a World Bubble?"
Durandal looked at the towering, verdant tree before her, as well as the white-haired, mysterious man standing beneath it.
"Welcome to the World Bubble I created. I call it—Sumeru in a Mustard Seed."
"Creating a World Bubble… who are you?"
"Rest assured, Miss Bianka, I harbor no ill intent. In your terms, I am a Pioneer."
Leaning against the tree trunk, Su explained calmly.
"My mission is to safeguard humanity of this era, and to help you overcome the threat known as Honkai."
"As proof, I will show you the power of the Second Divine Key."
As he finished speaking—
Countless images of Durandal and different worlds appeared in the air.
"Using the Second Divine Key to observe innumerable parallel worlds within Sumeru in a Mustard Seed—this is my task."
"One day, I will find among them the most perfect method to defeat Honkai."
"That day has now arrived. And you are an indispensable link within it."
Instantly!
Everyone watching the screen was shocked!
Defeat… Honkai?!
A Pioneer of the Previous Era?
Observing countless universes to find a way to defeat Honkai?!
For a moment, the overwhelming amount of information left all the superhuman viewers in an uproar.
This Su…
Could he be one of the final warriors who resisted Honkai in the Previous Era?!
Afterward—
Within Sumeru in a Mustard Seed, Su began a trial for Durandal,
To ensure that she possessed the qualifications and capability necessary to realize the method of defeating Honkai!
Because of this—
Under Su's power—
A segment of history belonging to the Previous Era, and to these Pioneers, was revealed upon the screen!
Allowing all viewers to finally understand—
The plan devised by the warriors who remained from the Previous Era to face Honkai!
The final battle against Honkai on the Moon!
Facing the Herrscher of the End!
Humanity dispatched its strongest eight warriors!
Dr. MEI's battle plan was for the eight warriors to draw the Herrscher of the End's attention, while using the Selene to weaken the Honkai energy within her body.
It was a battle that wagered the survival of humanity itself.
Unfortunately, the war ended in an instant.
Our attacks were largely ineffective. Just five minutes into the battle, two warriors were already lost.
Selene also failed to achieve the expected results.
Even after Dr. MEI ordered it into overload operation,
It only reduced the Herrscher of the End's energy by 30%.
In the end—
Kevin's all-out strike temporarily halted the Herrscher of the End's activity.
But with Selene burned out, humanity lost its final means of opposing Honkai.
[Estimated time until the Herrscher of the End fully regains mobility: 10 hours]
[Selene completely destroyed]
[Contact restored with lunar forces, confirming survivor list]
[Is humanity… about to go extinct…]
On screen—
Inside the final command center of the Previous Era.
Facing the impending extinction of humanity,
Su stood up and shouted:
"Humanity will not be wiped out like this! Before that happens, we must activate the Shelter Project!"
"Sink the shelters deep underground and evade the Herrscher of the End's sight! This is only a temporary retreat—humanity will not perish!"
"One day in the future, we will return to the surface! And when that time comes, we will defeat Honkai!"
"Yes, Director!"
"Director! Good news! The lunar forces have confirmed Captain Kevin's survival! He will return to Earth in eight hours!"
Upon hearing this,
Su immediately rushed toward Dr. MEI.
"MEI! Kevin is still alive—he'll be back soon! You'll be reunited!"
"That's wonderful… he's still alive. Unfortunately, I won't be able to see him again."
"MEI… don't tell me… your illness?!"
Su's heart jolted. MEI nodded gently.
"My body has already reached its limit. I can't even see you clearly anymore."
"Thank you, Su. Thanks to your medicine, I managed to hold on until now."
"The letters on the desk—one is for Kevin, and the other is for you."
Tears streamed down Dr. MEI's face.
"I'm sorry, Kevin. I lied to you, saying that my illness had already been cured."
"For the coming years… tens of thousands of years… Kevin will have to remain alone in this world."
"He must be very lonely…"
"Su, please—stay by his side. Don't let him go astray. Promise me, okay?"
As her words fell—
MEI's hand dropped limply.
[During the battle against Honkai, Honkai energy eroded MEI's body]
[She relied on medication to survive, but could not hold on until her reunion with Kevin]
[Eight hours later, the lunar forces returned to base]
[When Kevin and MEI met again, they were already separated by life and death]
"I'm sorry, Kevin. I failed to cure MEI."
"That's enough, Su. This isn't your fault."
Kevin was unexpectedly calm.
He walked straight past Su, heading deeper into the corridor.
"We need to go to the shelters. Soon, the Herrscher of the End will return to Earth."
"There's no time for regret. The war against Honkai isn't over yet."
"No matter the cost, we must defeat Honkai!"
Within those heavy words burned—
Kevin's scorching and eternal conviction to overcome Honkai!
[Before the Herrscher of the End returned, the remaining humans entered deep underground shelters and began cryogenic sleep]
[And then—]
[A journey spanning fifty thousand years began…]
[Fu Hua: Su… Kevin…]
[Furina: The Previous Era… was destroyed just like that?!]
[Ningguang: Such a powerful Herrscher of the End…]
[Raiden Ei: They failed to protect their civilization… I will protect everything in Inazuma, no matter what…]
[Honkai Himeko: Even the civilization of the Previous Era couldn't resolve Honkai's corruption…]
[Tesla: Damn it… what does it take to defeat Honkai?!]
[March 7th: Kevin… he's so pitiful!]
[Hu Tao: Did they really sleep for fifty thousand years?!]
[Paimon: Wouldn't that make them zombies?! Awooo!!]
[Qiqi: ]
In the chat group,
Everyone was filled with emotion.
Kevin…
Another unfortunate soul, like Otto, who had lost the one he loved most.
But at this moment—
No one yet realized—
That this strongest fusion warrior from fifty thousand years ago
Was precisely the founder of the mysterious organization World Serpent!
And at the same time…
He would become the creator of a mad plan!
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