[Oh my gosh, so that's how it is? They deliberately wrote something beautiful just to stab us in the heart?]
[I'm lost. Can someone explain?]
[It's fake. Everything Kiana just experienced was fake. Everything she saw was fake.]
[How did Fu Hua know everything? And what's with the monitoring?]
[Wait, didn't Fu Hua get a call from Bishop Otto? Ugh, I'm so annoyed!]
[Who the heck is writing Honkai Impact Third's script? Are they just twisted? Kiana's already so pitiful, and they still pull this stunt? No wonder she'd go crazy!]
[She's already crazy. Blue eyes turned golden.]
— —
A pair of wings unfurled behind Kiana, and Fu Hua's device issued a danger warning:
"Detecting strong Honkai energy reaction."
Fu Hua showed no fear. "Kiana, this time, the world won't change to suit your wishes. It's time to wake up from the dream."
…
The screen went black.
Only voices could be heard.
"Lord Bishop, Fu Hua has captured the target. Theresa has also been subdued. How should we proceed?"
"Heh, considering Theresa is my adorable granddaughter, let her go. I'm very interested in that little girl. Bring her to headquarters at once, Rita."
"As you command."
…
Meanwhile, on the other side:
Theresa wiped the blood from her forehead and activated her communication device. "Ai-chan, notify Himeko immediately. Prepare to strike. Target: Schicksal Headquarters!
Also, transfer Bronya to the Hyperion and prepare for surgery at once. We're running out of time.
Damn it! Kiana, I will save you!"
— —
The plot then shifted to the beginning of Theresa's creation.
She was originally Test Subject A-310, infused with Kallen's genes and the cells of the Honkai Beast Vishnu, granting her powerful healing abilities.
However, the flaw was that her physical age couldn't grow past 12.
That's why Theresa is so short.
Through the subsequent plot, it's clear that Otto is an absolute Kallen stan, as if no one else could be considered human in Kallen's presence.
Even though he only appeared through dialogue without showing his face, he already made the audience's teeth itch with hatred.
For instance, he created test subjects and forced them to fight each other, with only one allowed to survive.
Fortunately, Theresa's kind nature led her to spare Test Subject A-303's life.
Otto's dialogue later appeared in the form of diary entries.
A few key points stood out:
During the Second Honkai War, it was Otto who ordered the launch of tactical nuclear missiles, killing both Cecilia and Sirin. Because of this, Theresa resolved to leave Schicksal with Siegfried.
However, their every move was clearly under Otto's control. He immediately sent people to intercept them.
Kiana was retrieved, while Siegfried escaped with Test Subject K-423.
In the end, Theresa had no choice but to stay with Schicksal, later requesting to head to the Far East Branch to establish St. Freya Academy.
Everything Otto did was to fulfill his 500-year-long wish to reunite with Kallen.
Until that wish was realized, Otto wouldn't let Anti-Entropy ruin his plans. He would protect Honkai until he could personally kill Them!
[Damn! I'm starting to understand Old Yang now.]
[Otto is such a dog. He actually called Valkyries things? He's the one who's not a thing!]
[Ugh… this kind of villain really knows how to pull hate. So annoying!]
[The tower experiment from before was Otto's doing too!]
— —
Of course, even more infuriating scenes were yet to come.
At this point, Kiana was confined in a cultivation pod.
Otto, looking at the parameters on the screen, said, "Continue injecting Honkai energy into the pod. This concentration won't wake her."
The camera then shifted, giving Otto's face a dramatic close-up.
Blonde hair, blue-green eyes!
"Long time no see. Welcome home, K-423!"
From this moment, Honkai Impact Third's plot began to reach its peak.
In Kiana's consciousness, the golden-eyed entity opened its eyes, and a dragon-shaped Honkai Beast awoke from its icy seal.
Schicksal immediately entered a state of alert.
On the other side, aboard the warship, Theresa resolved to rescue Kiana at all costs.
Himeko appeared on the deck, no longer in her usual attire but clad in striking red armor, a massive sword strapped to her back.
During this, an ally named "Einstein" provided assistance.
[Himeko's outfit is so cool!]
[Maybe I'm used to it, but I feel like Himeko's acting is on point, pulling off two completely different styles!]
[Einstein? What the heck?]
[Don't tell me it's that white-haired, tongue-sticking-out old man!]
[It's a girl's voice.]
[So, are there no guys in this world? No strong, cool guys?]
— —
From the subsequent plot, it's revealed that Einstein is indeed part of Anti-Entropy, alongside another woman named Tesla.
Through Tesla's dialogue, it's clear that this Anti-Entropy faction doesn't align with Cocolia's branch.
Then came Fu Hua's storyline. By now, she had changed into a new outfit, exuding an immortal-like aura.
Her color scheme was dominated by red—Red Kite!
To keep the main storyline cohesive, this segment was placed slightly later.
To rescue Kiana, Theresa formed an alliance with Anti-Entropy, deciding to launch a surprise attack on Schicksal Headquarters' Third Airfield.
This operation was carried out by Himeko and a red-haired woman behind her.
[Who's that?]
[Tesla.]
[???]
[Hahaha, I'm actually fine with it. They're all beautiful girls now!]
[What's wrong with that?]
[It's great. Everything gets turned into a cute girl, and people love it.]
— —
Before long, with the Hyperion's support, Himeko and Tesla successfully reached the control room.
At this moment, the camera zoomed in on the Hyperion, and a bizarre barrage appeared:
[How's that? My warship's awesome, right?]
[Is the deck clean? That's my doing!]
[This ship's name: My Ship!]
[Haha, your lord has arrived!]
[Where'd this barrage come from? So random.]
[You don't get it, kid! When you do, you'll come back and add to this barrage.]
— —
Everything went smoothly.
Himeko quietly observed the scene until she involuntarily coughed.
Her palm was covered in blood.
"Of all times, now?"