MGSFV?! Chapter 413. Nothing Sweeter Than Honkai Impact 3rd
Unlike some other players' choices,
Elysia chose to apply the suggestion to Bronya.
Well… Ducky is better suited for analysis, right?
After all, she's the Herrscher of Reason!!
Though… cough cough, some tiny details don't matter.
In any case, after Elysia tapped the option,
In the story—
A few thoughts suddenly popped up in Bronya's mind.
"If this kind of [forced multi-person transfer] is a real method… it surely wouldn't be used on just us."
"But on the other hand, although this feels subtly different from when Bronya entered the Eye of the Abyss… there are no visible flaws indicating this is an illusion."
"…Bronya believes there may be a special situation here that is almost theoretically impossible."
"How to put it…"
Bronya certainly lived up to everyone's expectations.
With help from a 'certain lady' currently nowhere in sight,
She more or less deduced their current surroundings…
She theorized that this part of the Sea of Quanta had been "conquered" by a world bubble—divided and claimed as its own domain.
Like boiling water in a pot vs. ice cubes in a freezer—both are water, but manifest in entirely different forms.
And this region of the Sea of Quanta had changed form due to the influence of a particular world bubble, drawing in countless Quantum Shadows.
Whether boiling or frozen, the state of water greatly impacts the microorganisms within it.
However—
More notable than the theory was the specific word the story used: conquered.
Really, any word could've been used to describe the situation.
But the writers chose "conquered"? There's no way that wasn't deliberate.
For instance—
When Bronya and Kiana finished discussing and were preparing to break through, their chosen direction had a reason.
Kiana asked: "Is there something special about this direction?"
"These Quantum Shadows were all moving that way before noticing us," Bronya explained.
"Almost like… they were [amassing forces] in that direction."
"Does that relate to what you said earlier about [conquering] the Sea of Quanta?" Kiana seemed to catch on.
See? The script highlighted "conquering" again.
[Even Kiana gets it, but I feel totally lost… am I worse than a Paramecium?]
[So, basically, just head where all the Quantum Shadows are gathering?]
[Yeah… but who knows what's waiting for Kiana over there.]
What is waiting for Kiana?
Of course—it's something incredibly sweet.
But Hokuto had no intention of spoiling anything. Based on experience, if he said anything, players might not even believe him—or worse, it'd ruin the surprise.
So… better to say nothing.
As players expected—
Next came a string of battles.
Even though Kiana and Bronya couldn't freely access their Herrscher powers, Herrscher enhancements weren't purely physical—experience, insight, reflexes… all still remained.
They were still fully capable of fighting their way out.
After clearing countless Quantum Shadows, the two finally reached the edge of the swarm.
Masses of Quantum Shadows were surging toward a spatial rift.
The way they eagerly squeezed in was like spawning dozens of soldiers… but only being allowed to send in two at a time.
"They're attacking… space itself?"
"Indeed. This 'conquering' behavior seems to carry a price. These Quantum Shadows aren't the enforcers of conquest—they're the result."
[Anyone else feel like the word 'conquer' is popping up a lot?]
Some players were starting to get suspicious.
[Feels like a hint…]
[Is it finally time for that long-anticipated… someone?]
[Hokuto's gone totally silent—so it's probably not a tragic twist.]
[Right. If it were a tragedy, he'd already be spinning his usual deflection.]
Hokuto: "..."
[But didn't he already say this next part would be super sweet?]
"Hmm…"
Seeing that comment, Elysia's hand paused just before clicking the next interaction.
She hesitated slightly.
Fortunately, Bronya's next line came through in the game.
"To break through a force of this size without using Herrscher powers… we'd need a third [force] to assist us."
A third force?
Aside from Kiana and Bronya?
Elysia couldn't help but push the story forward.
"So we… probably shouldn't rush in recklessly?"
Kiana replied, "I don't know much theory… but there's no guarantee that world bubble has good intentions toward us."
Bronya added, "That's true, but…"
Before she could finish—
The option popped up again.
[Apply psychological suggestion to Bronya.]
Senti just couldn't resist, huh.
How could the opposing world possibly be hostile toward Kiana?
Impossible. Absolutely impossible!
Bronya: "..."
A sudden thought made her pause mid-sentence.
Kiana looked at her. "What's wrong, Bronya?"
"…Let's split up."
Bronya proposed.
Following the cascade of thoughts that had emerged, she began laying out a plan.
She would draw away the Quantum Shadows swarming the rift,
While Kiana would break the spatial barrier.
After all, Kiana still had the Herrscher of the Void's powers.
Even if limited in use—something is always better than nothing.
"So if we switched roles, we'd probably be less effective."
After explaining the plan, Bronya concluded,
"Haha… I probably wouldn't understand those technical details,"
Kiana scratched her head. "But isn't this risky, given we haven't practiced it before?"
Bronya reflexively answered, "It's fine—because it's you, Kiana."
Realizing her words sounded off, she paused.
After a quick rethink…
"Yes, that's right. Because it's you, Kiana—we'll definitely sync up perfectly."
Bronya held back what she originally wanted to say…
That classic Ducky line teasing Bugsy.
[High EQ Ducky deserves a medal.]
[Honestly, Ducky's just stating the truth. Kiana is really smart.]
[Wait… not high EQ anymore—should've said, 'Kiana is smart but a little reckless sometimes.']
[And who always has her back? Who always accepts Kiana's recklessness? 1 > 0… you know what I mean.]
[Really want to see the main trio reunite. Especially what Kiana and Mei would say.]
[Maybe: "Hey~~ Missed me?"]
[Stop! That's too funny! Don't guess, okay???]
[Anyway, it'll be sweet for sure. I can already feel myself smiling like a proud aunt, lol.]
Don't rush.
You'll pass out from smiling too hard.
...
Back in the stream, players kept chatting.
In the story—
Bronya had already moved toward the Quantum Shadow cluster and took a battle stance.
"Hurry, Kiana."
Then, she fired Project Bunny in a blast.
——Boom!!
This was more of a bluff than a serious attack,
But Bronya didn't waste much energy.
[Precision] is a dance of [understanding]—
From the moment she first learned to shoot, Bronya's control of detail had always amazed others.
Chased by swarms of enemies, she remained silent, yet unwavering.
[So cool, Ducky!!]
Watching Bronya depart, Kiana let out a quiet sigh of relief.
"As expected… Bronya."
For some time, Kiana had felt a quiet worry about what Bronya held inside.
Thinking back on all they'd been through—
Bronya had always given her all, laying bricks toward victory.
But…
Player: ?
Why does this narration feel kinda weird?
That's no illusion.
The next few lines of Kiana's inner monologue confirmed it:
At the most critical moments, she always ended up in a state of [having already fallen]—
Even though she contributed more than anyone, she would still blame herself.
[Already fallen? I can't—she's getting Sleep Herrscher certified.]
[Senti sleeps, Senti collapses, Otto faints… now Ducky might pass out fighting Kevin. Duck fans are trembling.]
[Don't panic—it just means Bronya always pushes herself too hard.]
[And she'll probably keep pushing in the next battle too.]
Players expressed some concern for Bronya's future.
Kiana, though, saw something different.
"Looking at her now… Bronya really doesn't need our worries."
"She's definitely applying her power earnestly—step by step, toward the future."
"That's what she represents as the Herrscher of Reason."
She paused, then spoke with resolve.
"Yeah. I should also walk forward, one step at a time—diligently finishing my mission."
This reliable Bugsy…
What made Kiana become like this?
Was it Honkai Impact 3rd?
Cough cough…
Kiana approached the spatial rift and began attacking.
But without tapping into Herrscher of the Void powers, she couldn't break it.
Just as Bronya predicted—the situation hit a deadlock.
Then—
[...]
That strange subtitle belonging to a clearly offscreen third party appeared again.
[...Alright then.]
You could practically see a certain 'lady' sighing dramatically.
A new option appeared:
[Reveal the weak point of the rift to Kiana.]
After players clicked—
"Wait, this is…"
Kiana suddenly sensed the weakest spot in the spatial rift.
She felt something was off…
But for now, she put that aside—priorities came first.
Raising her greatsword, she struck.
But… something happened.
When two spaces with dramatically different pressures connect—
A powerful suction appears, dragging Kiana into the rift.
Falling began.
Kiana wasn't worried—she had many ways to land safely.
However…
Her attention was stolen by the unusual sight.
Hundreds of collapsed Quantum Shadows were rising upward against her fall—
Clearly defeated in battle.
The residual shockwaves were strong enough to make her hair float against the current—like she was in a high-voltage field.
Player: High-voltage field? Wait, this is…
They'd picked up on the clue—and were starting to lose it.
But in-game, only one "calm" comment flashed:
[But what kind of power could do this?]
Stop stalling—just bring it on already!
Then came upbeat BGM like a wedding march.
"The next moment, the fall stopped."
Elysia couldn't help reading aloud.
"She suddenly felt a hazy but solid premonition—"
"Almost like a reflex, Kiana's body and mind relaxed completely."
Her voice rose—
"She no longer thought of possible enemies, or how to soften her landing—"
"Because she truly felt it."
Hss~~fuuu~~~
Elysia took a deep breath—
Just as Kiana in-game did the same.
And in her heart, she whispered:
[Next time… we'll be face to face.]
The very words she once said to Mei during the battle with Otto.
Now… they had finally become reality.
The game screen changed.
A CG of Mei and Kiana's "intertwined step" appeared.
Mei and Kiana embracing—face to face.
That instant—
Elysia's stream exploded.
[Everyone rise!!]
[Sweet sweet sweet sweet sweet!!]
[AAAAAAAAAA, Kiana x Mei shippers are going feral!!]
[Honkai Impact 3rd can be THIS sweet?! I'm crying.]
[A masterpiece! A global masterpiece!!]
[Kiana's expression and Mei's loving gaze… perfection.]
"Everyone! Spam 'sweet sweet sweet' in the chat right now!"
Elysia cheered in-stream.
"Nothing sweeter than Honkai Impact 3rd!"
[Nothing sweeter than Honkai Impact 3rd!] × many
"And screenshots! Don't forget your screenshots, everyone!"
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