Chapter 41: Finality Kevin vs. The Herrscher of Finality
"Let us take a look at the combat record of the strongest Fusion Soldier—Kevin."
"Kevin fought Theresa Apocalypse within the Stigma Space; Theresa was no match for Kevin and was defeated. Kevin fought the Husk - Mysticism within the Stigma Space; after entering his Deliverance form, he swiftly defeated it. Fu Hua attacked Kevin due to a difference in ideals, but the battle quickly reached its conclusion; even after her Active Remains form, Fu Hua could not last three minutes before Kevin's Deliverance form and was exhausted. Kiana, Mei, and Bronya joined forces to fight Kevin, but even then, they could hardly bridge the gap in power; after fighting for a period, they were all defeated. Fu Hua and the Herrscher of Sentience teamed up to trap Kevin within a simulated black hole created by the Star of Eden, to no avail. The Herrscher of Sentience fought the Deliverance Kevin within the space of consciousness, but despite using every trick up her sleeve, she was still no match for him. Durandal and Fu Hua fought Kevin within the space of consciousness; Kevin faced Astral Harness Durandal and Active Remains Fu Hua one after another. After Fu Hua successfully cut down Kevin's shadow, both sides ceased combat. In the final battle, current civilization faced its ultimate trial; Kevin, in his strongest form as the Deliverance, faced the Herrscher of Finality, the Herrscher of Origin, and the Herrscher of Truth. Ultimately, with the assistance of countless bridge cleaners, he reached the end he had hoped for."
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[ Genshin Impact - Ningguang: Hiss, this record seems even more fierce than the Rex Lapis! ]
[ Honkai: Star Rail - Hua: Interesting. If possible, I would very much like to exchange blows with this Mr. Kevin. ]
[ Honkai Impact 3rd - Hua: Um, who are you? ]
[ Honkai: Star Rail - Hua: I am the Marshal of the Xianzhou—Hua! ]
[ Honkai Impact 3rd - Griseo: Ah, another Sister Hua, so many Sister Huas! ]
[ Honkai Impact 3rd - Kiana: Marshal? ]
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At this moment, Griseo of the Previous Civilization's Fire Moth was counting on her fingers one by one.
"One Sister Hua, two Sister Huas, three Sister Huas… Oh my, so many Sister Huas!" Looking at the various names of Hua in the ranking livestream room, Griseo couldn't help but start counting.
The other Flame-Chasers smiled, then turned their gaze toward the Hua beside them, only to see the corner of her mouth twitching slightly.
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"Next, let us play a highlight video of Kevin Kaslana."
"Finality Kevin VS Finality Kiana"
As the image gradually appeared, Kiana, who had become the Herrscher of Finality, was seen slowly ascending with her back to the screen.
But just then, the screen suddenly went black.
"That's… the Hyperion!" In this black screen, Kiana seemed to see something and spoke with a face full of surprise.
"That's right, this is the Hyperion!"
As the scene changed, a girl with green hair and blood-red eyes was seen saying with a smile: "They are happy because of the happiness in stories, and they are sad because of the sadness in stories!"
"These feelings, like drops of water, gather into streams, and gather into oceans! And thus… they create ripples within the story itself!"
"This is…" Kiana seemed to have seen something, speaking with a shocked expression.
"This is their blessing, and also my core key! Please believe that every story of yours, every smile, every tear… someone will remember them firmly in their heart!"
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"Honkai 3rd won't fall, I'll stay with you until we're old!"
"Honkai Impact 3rd is forever number one in the world!"
"Thank you for accompanying me when I was most lonely!"
Countless different messages appeared before Kiana.
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"This is me, this is the reason we appear here! Please set off bravely—we are with you."
Then, the green-haired girl turned into a pillar of light and soared into the sky, as countless golden rays gradually converged at a single point.
A battleship gradually appeared on the screen.
"The bridge… seems a bit different from usual!" Kiana looked around and said with a smile.
Afterward, Kiana, Raiden Mei, and Bronya overcame numerous difficulties and finally arrived before Kevin.
Kevin was seen floating in mid-air, looking down at Kiana below, saying indifferently: "Very well, you have passed the trial of the Deliverance!"
Then, Kevin slashed out a cross, and instantly a massive black hole appeared before Kiana and the other two.
"This power, he finally…" Looking at the black hole in front of her, Kiana said warily.
"Come, I carry everything!"
Then, Kevin plunged both hands into the black hole, as if searching for something.
Subsequently, a humanoid Honkai Beast instantly appeared before the three.
"Is this a Honkai Beast? No, this is…" Kiana's pupils dilated instantly upon seeing this humanoid Honkai Beast.
The humanoid Honkai Beast slowly descended to the ground, then slowly stood up, saying as he rose: "It is not about choice, nor about survival. At this moment, the ideals of the masses converge into a single grand wish. Step forward, for now—is the Signet of Deliverance!"
Following this, the Deliverance Kevin and Kiana, Raiden Mei, and Bronya engaged in the final decisive battle.
With the help of Ai, Anti-Entropy, and Schicksal, the three finally defeated Kevin.
As a light flashed, Kiana, dressed in white, appeared in the frame.
Kiana looked around, then focused her gaze on the Cocoon of Finality before her.
But just then, Kevin slowly walked out from behind Kiana.
Hearing the footsteps, Kiana turned to look and saw Kevin clutching one of his arms. Seeing this, she couldn't help but say: "Kevin!"
"Hmph, you won!" At this moment, Kevin looked at Kiana with a face full of reluctance.
"So… this is the end?" Kiana looked at Kevin calmly.
"Yes, this is the end!" Hearing Kiana's voice, Kevin slowly lowered his hand and stood up straight.
"The remnants of Project Stigma will also be governed by you… You will become the true God of Earth!" Kevin nodded.
Hearing Kevin's words, Kiana gave a light laugh, shook her head, and said nonchalantly: "As for that, I'm not particularly interested!"
"Hmph, but… this is also the first step for all of humanity to transcend Finality." Hearing Kiana's words, Kevin snorted coldly, speaking with dissatisfaction.
"Alright, let's not talk about topics concerning gods anymore. As his opposite, how about we have a battle about humans?" Kiana shook her head, reached behind her with a smile, and summoned a baseball bat.
"Heh, that would be interesting!" Hearing Kiana's words, Kevin gave a light laugh and also summoned a baseball bat.
"Who told us we're both Kaslanas!" Kiana laughed lightly, then lifted the baseball bat and charged at Kevin.
Kevin was not to be outdone, also lifting his bat and charging at Kiana, calling out her name with a smile and saying: "Although we aren't too familiar, if there were a chance, you would certainly be a friend worth knowing!"
After dozens of rounds of combat between the two, a white light flashed.
"Heh, is it over?" Kiana's tone was extremely low.
"Yes, it is over! Under the witness of the Cocoon, you will take over and safeguard all the authority of Finality!" Kevin gave a definitive answer.
"That's good then!"
"Then… what about you?"
"I have to go, to the place where they are!"
"…"
"Heh, no need to feel regret, this is also my wish! Now, I can finally say to them proudly, 'Everyone, sorry to keep you waiting'!"
Then, a flash of white light passed, and a grassy field appeared on the screen.
"Eh, Can, you can't eat that!" At this time, Pardo's voice rang out in the video.
"Hmm, there seems to be something fuzzy on my head!" Then, Ato's voice also rang out.
"Hmm, Can is chewing on Daddy's hair!" Griseo's soft voice also sounded in the video.
"…" Mobius didn't know what to say at this moment.
"Hmm, speaking of which, Mobius told me before that her head is always damp when she wakes up every morning, and she even asked if I had researched some strange things again." Vill-V's voice of sudden realization also appeared in the video.
"It seems this is the truth!" Sakura's helpless voice also rang out.
"Wow, I want to play with the kitty too!"
"Then you better be careful, that kitty is very fierce!"
"Hahaha, it's because you're too enthusiastic and scared him!" Eden gave a light laugh, then said humorously.
Then followed another period of happy chatting.
The scene changed again, showing Kevin and MEI lying together on the grass.
"Everyone seems to be discussing you Kevin?" MEI looked at Kevin lying beside her with a smile.
"Hmm, I don't know anything!" Kevin didn't know what to say, his eyes just fixed tightly on MEI.
"Is it really okay not to go over to everyone else?" MEI said curiously.
"Heh, it's quieter here, and…"
"And?"
"And I want to stay with you a little longer!"
"Me too!"
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"It just so happens everyone is calling you, we should go too!" MEI said gently.
"Yeah, we should go!" Kevin said with emotion.
"Don't worry, this time we will all be with you forever, we won't let you be alone again!" MEI looked at Kevin with gentle eyes.
"What a beautiful day!"
"The video ends here!"
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