Making Honkai Impact lll In A World Where Kallen Exists [Continuation]

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The fifty-thousand-year conversation was already moving, but the abrupt betrayal at the end sent a chill through the heart.

The sudden backstabbing exceeded everyone's expectations.

Of course, except for the protagonist of this story, Mobius herself.

Unusually, she remained silent, her snake-like pupils narrowing into thin lines. Her gaze was calm, fixed on the recording of herself and the hologram being pierced by several sharp green spikes.

Her expression held a certain amusement.

For someone who had voiced the lines and knew the complete truth of the story, she was naturally unsurprised.

However…

"What's wrong? Why are you all looking at me like that?"

She finally seemed a little puzzled by the strange gazes the others cast her way.

Then, suddenly, she chuckled, a free, unrestrained laugh lighting up her face.

"Heh—what does this have to do with me? I'm just the Mobius of reality, that's all. I wouldn't have such a storyline…"

"It's just a video. Like the earlier Ring Project where I was supposedly pulling strings behind the scenes. That didn't happen, did it?"

Mei hesitated, her fingers nervously twisting together. "You…"

She hadn't expected her to make such a choice. And as dangerous as Mobius was, Mei had to admit her strength. If not for the help of Klein, the Elysium manager, the consequences could have been disastrous.

"To think she acted this way… Hmm, even I have never heard of this,"

Kongming raised her fan, hiding half her face, speaking with a tone of surprise.

The actions of this Mobius, whether in the form of premonitions spanning fifty thousand years or the emotionless memory core within the Elysium, were unpredictable.

This world was far more vibrant and intricate than her own.

"..."

Luna merely watched quietly, unable to decipher the true intentions behind the behavior.

However, she wasn't in a hurry to ask questions. With so many people around, she'd rather wait for a private moment.

He had promised to answer her questions!

Elysia, on the other hand, simply smiled gently.

She hadn't expected such events to unfold after her death.

It seemed her passing had left Mobius genuinely heartbroken.

"Mobius truly continues to surprise me…"

Was this, too, a kind of change?

"Surprise you? Why… are you not afraid? Aren't you worried that the Mobius standing before you isn't the same Mobius she used to be?"

Mobius traced a finger to the corner of her mouth, her gaze oddly fixated on Elysia.

"Do you really think… we're still the same as we were fifty thousand years ago? Perhaps the path diverged long ago, what does it matter if it is or isn't?"

Elysia replied playfully and lightly.

"Oh? Is that so… Hearing you say that puts me at ease."

Mobius nodded thoughtfully.

After all, there were still some shocking scenes ahead, such as… her scheming certain things.

Yet here and now, as she watched the smile lingering on the hologram's lips at the end, she suddenly felt unsure…

Would Mobius really fall into that trap?

"Hm?"

Elysia tilted her head, not understanding what new trouble Mobius was planning to stir up.

"Hehe—soon, you'll find out. This isn't the end… Besides, I'm starting to doubt if my thoughts were ever true. Maybe, I can't do anything at all?"

Mobius chuckled lightly as if joking, showing no trace of resentment toward her counterpart and certainly not allowing herself to be affected like in the video.

After all, had the other version ever truly anticipated her actions? Or were they just part of the Stigmata Project?

The future… hadn't it already been completely rewritten?

If that conversation were revealed, who would end up as the laughingstock? Like a monkey in a zoo… for everyone to watch!

She let out a cold snort before turning her curious gaze toward Luo Mo and Mei, the corners of her mouth curling up.

Those two… had significant research value.

"..."

Mei's lips trembled slightly, feeling inexplicably targeted. She wanted to ask—Can we move past this joke already?

Instead of pondering the suspenseful remark, her thoughts fixated on Mobius's teasing comment.

"Hm… Beautiful girls can achieve anything!?"

Elysia also chuckled, surprised that even the usually cold Mobius could crack a joke.

As a result, more people turned their gaze toward Mei, creating a moment of fleeting awkwardness.

Luo Mo could only offer an apologetic smile, signaling that he had absolutely nothing to do with this.

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Meanwhile, at Fu Hua's home, three ancient relics of Shenzhou were busy tinkering with something.

Yes, to complete the doctor's experiment, ChangXuan and Danzhu had brought their creations to serve as labor.

As constructs made by them, Changxuan's Book could only sigh internally. Running into these two, it had no choice but to yield.

What else could it do? All it could do was reminisce about the carefree days with the immortal while helping out reluctantly.

As for the progress and efficiency? Well, one could glean the answer from how the two chatted away while watching videos.

Danzhu firmly believed that as long as her progress remained slow enough, the doctor would eventually take back all the work in frustration, leaving it to herself and her senior, Klein.

This was the valuable experience she had accumulated over her working years.

"Indeed, Doctor, what is the point of pursuing immortality?"

Danzhu sighed, gazing out the window at the empty scenery. Her tone seemed to echo the doctor's nostalgic reflections from the video.

Sob sob sob— Thinking about herself, she suddenly felt oddly touched. Just, please don't let the doctor think of her while working.

"Would you dare say that to the doctor's face?"

ChangXuan 's lips twitched, maintaining her calm expression.

"Haha… Of course not. Though I did notice early on that this Mobius differs from the final doctor of that civilization, I never thought it would be this way. I thought…"

Danzhu stuck out her tongue, comments like these were not meant for Mobius to hear directly, or she might find herself forcibly silenced.

Maybe…

"You thought she had reverted to that doctor who relentlessly pursued infinity?"

Changxuan said flatly.

"Exactly, sister! You think so too, don't you?"

Danzhu grinned mischievously, gesturing toward the screen showing a statue of the Red Immortal displayed by Shenzhou. She could vaguely see her own carving style in it.

But… she wasn't sure if it was the original.

Still, the stories the immortal spread had become the foundation of this world's mythology, which gave her some satisfaction.

"Sigh, who knows? But… seeing everyone like this, it almost feels like returning to the old civilization. It's not lonely at all."

"Hmm, if you think about it, we're all memory cores. Does this count as a reunion in the underworld?"

"Bah, bah—don't jinx it like that!"

ChangXuan frowned, annoyed by her sister's careless words.

"Ji Xuanyuan went to Shenzhou for a visit. She said she wanted to see it again… Time flies, doesn't it? Thousands of years pass in an instant."

Danzhu sighed wistfully.

"Isn't that exactly what you wanted? With all the new anime, novels, and games you've discovered, you're always playing with Bronya, Kiana, and Senti, having the time of your life…"

"Hmm, the seeds I planted have blossomed. Why shouldn't I enjoy the fruits?"

Danzhu said confidently. After all, she had recommended them, and invested money too!

But…

"The doctor can't even fund subsidies. Where did you get the money?" ChangXuan cast a sideways glance at her sister.

"Hehe—" Danzhu stuck out her tongue again. It was time to fall back on her old tricks…

Compared to Red Immortal's pickling and farming, her hobbies were clearly more lucrative!

Sadly… she couldn't even book a painting with Grace. Oh right, she's called "Teacher Hui" now.

…Who came up with that name? It always reminded her of the Salvation Inscription, and she'd instantly picture a white-haired, blue-eyed figure with a resolute expression.

How about… making a figurine of him next? There would probably be many buyers…

(TL/N: she is talking about Kevin)

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"Walk your own path… become you? …Don't make me laugh…"

Mobius gasped for breath, speaking through gritted teeth as she stared at the spot where the other had vanished.

Leaning against a floating container for support, she forced herself to stand.

Her eyes, devoid of warmth, coldly glared through her disheveled hair.

Cruel and indifferent, like a true cold-blooded creature.

"If you really are me... then you're truly disappointing."

"Choosing infinity… how pitiful and pathetic that is…"

"What I aim for is to surpass infinity… to transcend all possibilities."

A trace of ambition, madness, and arrogance gleamed in her eyes, she looked down on everything.

Her counterpart's cowardly, submissive demeanor was so unlike her!

"Your path is just one insignificant possibility among countless others... nothing more."

Klein looked at her nervously, filled with confusion. She couldn't grasp what was happening or the meaning behind her counterpart's words.

But Mobius was far from satisfied. She sneered coldly as she stared at Klein's expression.

Of course, she wouldn't criticize Klein. After all, Klein was destined to join her on the path of infinity. She needed to understand the shadows buried beneath the surface.

"Hmm? What's with that look, Klein?"

"Do you think I'm just spouting nonsense?"

"Do you believe… she chose death of her own will?"

"What are you talking about…?"

Klein fell silent as if she had realized something, but no, that couldn't be true.

Back then, her counterpart was merely a memory fragment. How could she surpass her true self and orchestrate such schemes?

"Heh… it seems you haven't realized yet."

"Think back, Klein… when was the last time she synchronized her memories with the Elysian Realm?"

"…"

"It was right after Elysia…"

"You…?! Don't tell me…!"

"Indeed, you're as sharp as ever, my favorite assistant. You understand quickly."

"That's right… during synchronization, I used the opportunity to plant a tiny seed in her memory."

"Thank you, Klein. Only now do I see… it not only sprouted long ago but also bore plenty of fruit."

"You… why?"

"Because I don't need to become 'another Mobius.'"

"I will personally—no, I've already done it—I've made myself the one and only true Mobius."

"It seems this dull and sentimental drama can finally come to an end…"

She smirked victoriously.

"Klein, do you know why I was willing to see this through?"

"A 'snake' never lets go of its prey… and its greatest skill is patience. It was true before, and it's true now."

Her voice was soft, yet chilling enough to send shivers down one's spine, plunging hearts into an abyss. The danger had crept in unnoticed.

This was the price of dealing with her, falling unwittingly into her trap.

The space within this part of the Elysian Realm began to shift as she seized part of its foundation.

"The data in this area… it's disappearing…?"

Klein exclaimed, startled by what she saw.

The Elysian Realm, constructed from data, was steadily losing parts of itself. In this sealed-off area, it had turned into a domain of death.

She hesitantly asked,

"During that time just now… were you trying to delete this area?"

Mobius affirmed her thoughts, as though it was already clear as day, not forgetting to "reassure" her in her own twisted way.

"Yes… that's correct, Klein. There's still so much you need to learn from me."

"But… don't worry. This won't affect you much, at most, there might be some minor data corruption."

"You might even experience symptoms like memory loss, but that shouldn't be too bad."

"And as for your Herrscher friend… well, you won't need those memories either. She'll gradually fade into oblivion amidst her despair."

With a final sneer, Mobius turned away, disappearing through a prepared passageway.

In an instant, the path closed.

She didn't need disobedient little mice. Mice that bit back would always face punishment.

Experiments? Perhaps if she ever returned, there would be one. But that was merely hypothetical.

The conversation between the two Mobius left Raiden Mei in grave danger. It was hard not to feel like collateral damage in a battle of gods.

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[When gods fight, mortals suffer.]

[So… was the Mobius in the Elysian Realm the one who destroyed the real one? Did she tear herself apart?]

[But Mei won't be in trouble, right? She's the protagonist… so, Mobius, Da Wei Tian Long!]

[...So, was that a spy-versus-spy-versus-spy scenario just now? Who's plan succeeded in the end?]

Kiana rubbed her chin, her wide blue eyes betraying her utter confusion.

Truly, a display of the Kaslana family's intelligence.

Even Theresa, once hailed as the sole intellectual survivor of the Apocalypse family, wore the same bewildered expression.

"Uh… but clearly… wait, why would someone fight themselves?"

Theresa scratched her head as if a light of wisdom dawned on her. She grasped the obvious conclusion.

The scene was clear: Mobius in the Elysian Realm had claimed an overwhelming victory. But then again, could it be that the real Mobius had anticipated this? Could she have countered without breaking a sweat?

It was precisely because of Mobius's cunning and brilliance that people couldn't help but wonder how things had developed in reality...

"You'd have to ask him. I'm just the weak, non-combative, less intelligent, and not-as-cute-as-Elysia Mobius. Why look at me?"

Mobius chuckled coyly, pointing at Luo Mo.

"Hmm, I do agree with the last point," Elysia said with a cheerful nod, openly accepting what could be considered a compliment.

"As you wish," Mobius replied, not even lifting her gaze. She had already anticipated Elysia's response.

"I think…" Luo Mo began humbly, noticing the expectant gazes of everyone around him, as though they were waiting for the answer to be unveiled.

Straightening his back, he felt a sense of honor and responsibility for his sacred mission. Carefully, he chose his words,

"In my personal opinion, this spaghetti should be mixed with No. 42 concrete, because the length of this screw would directly impact the excavator's torque—"

Seeing the increasingly bewildered expressions on everyone's faces, and with Kongming' twitching lips as she reached out to check his forehead, Luo Mo's expression grew even more serious.

"You know, when you pound it in, it instantly generates a large amount of high-energy protein, commonly known as a UFO…"

"..."

Everyone squinted at him, watching as he spouted nonsense with a deadpan expression.

Their emotions at that moment were beyond words.

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