Honkai Impact: I, The Herrscher of Ice, Am Loved By Players-Chapter 191: Her World [Extra I]

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A cascade of radiant light descended upon the earth, dispersing the world's gloom. Few realized that this was the culmination of five centuries' effort by a Fool, sacrificing his own life—a testament solely to save a fleeting moment of hope for a girl.

In Kolosten, at the execution square once again teeming with people, dark clouds gathered overhead. However, this time, it wasn't for an execution but rather for a second trial.

Due to the guards' negligence, Honkai Beasts were released from their prison cells. To protect the citizens, Schicksal Bishop Marcel's uncle, Otto Apocalypse, made the ultimate sacrifice.

The once-condemned Holy Maiden of Heaven's Fate, now dragging her frail and exhausted body, had protected the people and defeated the Honkai Beast.

Kallen already held considerable renown among the populace, and her selfless act further endeared her to them. As for her previous heretical statements during the trial, they could easily be dismissed as momentary bewitchment.

After all, accusing a priestess of defending heresy was mere speculation; no one had any concrete evidence. Conversely, the fact that she safeguarded the people was indisputable, witnessed by everyone present.

Despite being imprisoned for so long, the golden sword's brilliance remained, testament to her enduring strength.

Indeed, it was effortless for Schicksal to convict someone during these Medieval Times. The so-called "common folk" were largely unenlightened masses. However, having witnessed the terrifying power of the Honkai Beasts and the protection offered by the Holy Maiden, even these previously passive individuals found their voices.

They gathered here, chanting for the Holy Maiden, proclaiming her innocence.

Standing on the platform, Kallen bowed her head, eyes slightly closed, remaining silent.

Just like before, from the beginning, she never intended to defend herself; it would have been futile.

In this era, her ideals could never be realized.

The corruption within Schicksal was insurmountable for her alone. However, during that time, she also witnessed the true savior who emerged—a great inventor.

Tragically, the young man who had always been by her side, now completely abandoned her.

He died for her sake.

Regardless of how indifferent Kallen felt towards his affections, she would never forget the kindness he showed her. And with the recent turn of events suggesting a glimmer of hope—she no longer wished to remain passive.

She wanted to defend herself, seize power, and transform the world into the vision she held dear.

But these thoughts lingered only briefly before doubt crept in.

Does...she truly possess such capability?

"As everyone knows, without an external intellect, members of the Kaslana family are ill-suited to lead."

Amidst the crowd of ordinary citizens, a gentleman dressed in a tailcoat mingled inconspicuously. Despite standing out somewhat, those around him seemed oblivious to his presence.

Standing there, he seemed to transcend the world itself. Above his right hand, clad in a white glove, floated a swirling blue mist, appearing fragile and on the verge of dissipating.

This mist was none other than the old youth who had saved the priestess, Otto Apocalypse.

At present, he could hardly be considered even a wandering spirit; merely a fragment of his soul remained.

The power to alter the world demanded all his essence as sacrifice. If not for Her intervention, this remnant might not have survived at all.

Now, Otto had no choice but to comply quietly. As a mere fragment of his soul, in some ways, he held less presence than the memory fragments from the Elysian Realm. He truly lacked any means to act independently.

The gentleman supporting him, without question, was one of Ana's avatars. This form served as a disguise—a simple case of cross-dressing, which, during Medieval Europe, was quite common and accepted.

Otherwise, it would have been nearly impossible for her to blend into the crowd. Any woman dressed extravagantly or in peculiar attire would have stood out unreasonably.

Nevertheless, regardless of the circumstances, Otto should consider himself fortunate.

To preserve even this fragment of her soul, Ana must have exerted tremendous effort. As for restoring it completely? Otto, perhaps you should first consider if you're truly worthy!

It's not just about worthiness; even if he were, it is currently beyond Ana's capabilities.

If she had such power now, why wouldn't she revive Ellie instead of you, Otto?

"Honestly, I struggle to understand the significance of your sacrifice," Ana sighed, shaking her head as she watched Kallen on the stage. She remarked helplessly, "Humans are complex beings; many actions aren't driven by rationality. Consequently, even with Divine Self's perspective, I cannot comprehend Otto's motives."

In fact, if Divine Self were present, they might simply declare it—absurd.

Death is inevitable for all humans, yet its weight can vary greatly, lighter than a feather or heavier than Mount Tai.

Otto's existence has already made Kallen's death significantly heavier than Mount Tai. If Otto could indeed resurrect Kallen while alive, like those young heroes, he would be aiding his beloved girl in achieving her wish.

However, at present... unless intervened upon, what awaits Kallen may be a second execution by hanging.

Of course, this is merely Ana's speculation, purely conjectural.

To allow for more diverse world line developments, Divine Ana refrained from closely observing this particular one, preventing a fixed outcome similar to what occurred due to Su's excessive scrutiny.

This is akin to Schrödinger's cat paradox; without observation, multiple outcomes remain possible, but once observed, only a single result prevails.

In essence, being a Transcender holds little interest and can even be incredibly dull.

Therefore, it's not that the True, Superior, and Base Selves serve the Divine Self; rather, they eagerly wish to expel the Divine Self as soon as possible.

All Ana requires are eternal life and immense power. As for omniscience and omnipotence?

Only fools would desire such things. Let the utterly rational Divine Self revel in them, then promptly get lost—ideally achieving ultimate transcendence along the way.

That way, she—or perhaps all of them—wouldn't need to remember having a Divine Self at all, living carefree and doing as they please.

Moreover, higher beings would fear acting against her due to His presence behind her, knowing well that as long as He persists, she remains immortal and invincible.

The retribution of a transcendent 'He' is something no entity, regardless of their own standing, could risk enduring, not even those on equal footing with Him.

Thus, among the true pinnacle of power, relationships tend to be harmonious. Any apparent discord often stems from sheer boredom, merely feigned. If there still seems to be genuine animosity? It simply indicates that one has yet to reach that supreme level.

After all, imagine facing an adversary who, despite being virtually indestructible, relentlessly pursues you for tens of thousands of years over a minor conflict, just to deliver a resounding slap. Even beings at that extraordinary tier might find themselves caught between laughter and tears at such an experience.

"..."

Otto remained silent, not uttering a word.

In truth, he had considered this possibility before. Initially, Otto's plan was to resurrect Kallen in the future. As Schicksal Bishop, protecting her would have been effortless, and they could even have children together...

However, plans often fail to keep pace with reality.

His aspiration evolved from hoping to revive Kallen someday to creating an entirely new world line for her, ultimately leading to this present state where only Kallen exists without Otto.

Through these events, Otto achieved a profound understanding of his true intentions.

All he truly desired was to rectify his past mistakes, specifically the guilt of releasing the Honkai Beast that led to Kallen's death. This became Otto's deepest obsession, stripped down to its core essence.

Yet, it was precisely because Otto couldn't accomplish this on his own.

Humans are inherently greedy, driven by desires. That's why Ana chose to guide Otto through witnessing everything unfold before them. She could have easily ignored him, showing no concern whatsoever. Moreover, she didn't need to save even a fragment of Otto's soul.

However, driven by her twisted sense of humor and a mix of anticipation and responsibility towards this new Kallen, Ana made this decision.

The true cause of Kallen's death was this era itself.

Everyone understood this, including the current fragmentary soul of Otto.

But now, the present Kallen exists as a result of Otto sacrificing his own life. Could he bear witnessing Kallen die again?

Naturally, under normal circumstances, there wouldn't be much to discuss. After all, at that point, Otto would have already perished completely. However, the situation is entirely different now.

Of course, Otto's intentions do not necessarily align with Ana's thoughts.

In fact, from the moment Ana decided to intervene and appear here, the future had been predetermined.

So, asking Otto's fragmented soul to make a choice was purely for Ana's sadistic amusement.

Unfortunately, it seems Otto also grasped this, remaining silent without uttering a word.

This silence somewhat disappointed Ana.

"Why so quiet, Mr. Otto? If you don't speak up, I might just claim your Kallen," she teased lightly.

Ana chuckled softly; naturally, she had no immediate plans for such actions. Her body...no, her spirit was slightly overwhelmed at the moment, but...teasing Otto was indeed quite amusing.

"My friend, what you see before you is merely a fragment of Otto's soul. Why bother deceiving me?" Finally, Otto spoke up.

"How is it deception? I genuinely seek your opinion." Ana maintained her composed smile.

"..."

Otto indicated his unwillingness to engage further, wanting to ignore this person completely. If not for his current limitations, he would undoubtedly scheme against the one standing before him.

Moreover...to be honest, plotting against a God seemed like an intriguing endeavor.

Unfortunately...

"Ah well, since that's the case, let me assist you!" As Ana spoke, her eyes sparkled with radiance.

On the Imaginary Tree, a faint silhouette quietly emerged. With a simple gesture, a world took shape instantaneously, giving birth to all living things. A world bubble materialized and connected seamlessly to the existing world line.

For a God to interfere with a world line requires significant divine power. Consequently, Gods typically avoid using such strenuous methods.

Instead, Ana created a world bubble connected to the desired world line and linked it to the Imaginary Tree, similar to what Bianka and Kevin had done before.

However, her creation was more advanced; this world bubble possessed unique properties.

Once connected to the Imaginary Tree, the world bubble would serve as one possible future for that world line, continuing its development. Under Her influence, the world bubble could also undergo cycles of rebirth and diversification.

Yes, utilizing Her own power, She crafted the world bubble akin to an instance dungeon or, alternatively, a game—a role-playing experience reminiscent of time travel.

Players within this world bubble would assume the identity of outsiders, aiding Kallen in their own ways, saving her, shaping the entire world, and combating Honkai.

"The framework is now complete. Since you're here, let's make you the first player!"

Ana gazed at Otto's fragmented soul in her hand before tossing it into the world bubble.

As Otto's remnant soul entered the world bubble, it automatically split off a small branch to accommodate him. Within this bubble, Otto would not become Otto Apocalypse but rather—a Raksha.

This could be considered Ana, as the game creator, granting Otto one final benefit.

No worries, even if you don't win Kallen's favor, you might still have a chance with Li Sushang! It's for the best; this also offers Li Sushang a completely different outcome.

In the true timeline:

After discarding Otto's fragment, Ana adjusted her collar and stepped forward from the crowd.

"Ladies and gentlemen, shouldn't this farce come to an end now?" Ana smiled politely towards those seated on the Trial bench, speaking calmly.

"Who are you?"

The question came from Schicksal Bishop Nikolas, his eyes flickering with greed—an emotion reflecting not his current state of mind but the color of his soul.

His true emotions at that moment were confusion, apprehension, and suspicion.

Below him stood a woman named Lisa Schariac—Otto's sister, the mastermind orchestrating everything behind the scenes, and the root cause of these events.

However, her composed expression belied her inner state; it was merely well-hidden.

It must be acknowledged that Lisa had skillfully assassinated Nikolas, elevated Marcel to power, and thereby controlled Schicksal. Unfortunately—

In the face of absolute strength, all else is mere illusion.

"Who am I?" Ana chuckled softly as golden light erupted from her, instantly enveloping the entire square.

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"Throughout the vast expanse of history, I have borne many names... But now, you may call me - God!"

During the Medieval Western era, nothing held more influence than theology, especially since for this world, Ana truly was divine!

A colossal golden sword descended from the sky, plunging directly into the former gallows.

"Holy Maiden Kallen serves as my beloved follower, my representative in this realm!"

With these words, Ana's figure quietly vanished. Simultaneously, a golden box descended from the heavens and gently landed in Kallen's hands - this box was none other than the Void Archives...