Help! My Honkai Impact 3rd Livestream Attracted the Actual Characters!

Chapter 86: The New Version Begins—Time to Pull for Azure Empyrea and Bright Knight: Excelsis!

If Hokuto hadn't brought it up, Otto would have completely forgotten about Sakura Samsara.

["Why bring this up all of a sudden?"]

Hokuto's response was blunt.

["Because my level is just right for it, and the new version updates tomorrow. Before that, I plan to finish the side story."]

["Oh, I see. At this point, I suppose that's the only option."]

As Otto's green-colored comment floated across the screen, Hokuto began progressing through the remaining Sakura Samsara story quests.

A classic mission briefing screen appeared.

On either side of the comms interface, Kiana and Bronya's avatars were displayed.

["Bronya! What's going on?!"]

["Based on Bronya's analysis, residual Honkai energy has slightly altered the Stigmata Space, causing rejection of all external interference. That is why previous attempts to intervene failed..."]

["Then that means..."]

『Pink Fairy Miss:』 "Mmm, this Kiana is certainly lively… But I think I like the one from Arc City more~ She's cuter!"

A pink-colored comment floated across the screen…

Clearly, Elysia preferred the future Kiana.

Perhaps it was because she had already seen the future she wished for—

A Herrscher who fought for humanity.

As her comment passed, Bronya continued her explanation in-game.

["No problem. Bronya has now fully integrated the analysis system of the Stigmata Space. Such errors will not happen again."]

["There's still one last chance… But it requires Kiana's guidance."]

Hearing Bronya's suggestion, Kiana immediately responded.

["Alright! This time, I'm gonna smash that box-dwelling demon to pieces!"]

At that moment, Otto's green-colored comment appeared.

『Your Great Inventor:』 "Kallen's… power? Just what are they planning?"

Of course, his attention immediately sharpened the moment Kallen was mentioned.

["I got it! This time, I won't let Yae Sakura stray down the wrong path!"]

At that moment, the game prompted the player to speak with Kallen.

The moment the conversation started, the screen flickered strangely, shifting Kiana's location to the shrine at Yae Village.

There, Kallen was waiting for her.

["Kallen! Kallen, wake up…!"]

["Mmm… what's wrong?"** Kallen groggily stirred awake.]

Seeing that Kallen had finally come to, Kiana rushed to explain.

["It's Yae Sakura! Just now, I saw her heading outside the shrine alone!"]

["Kiana… isn't that normal for her?"]

Seeing that Kallen wasn't planning to move, Kiana mentally screamed—

["No way! This is already the third time! I need to think of something to get Kallen to come along…!"]

A light bulb went off in her mind.

["…Oh, right! Kallen, Yae Sakura is probably about to recklessly charge in alone again!"]

The moment Kallen heard this, her tone became urgent.

["What?! Are you sure, Kiana?"]

At that moment, Otto responded with a simple punctuation mark.

『Your Great Inventor:』 "..."

Perhaps… he felt conflicted about how eager Kallen was to chase after Yae Sakura.

And just to add fuel to the fire—

『Pink Fairy Miss:』 "Ah~ So this is the deep bond between beautiful girls? How wonderful~ If only they could just live happily together forever!"

『Your Great Inventor:』 "?"

『Pink Fairy Miss:』 "Hehe~ I wonder if this viewer agrees with me?"

Despite Elysia's words being playful, Otto did not respond.

Instead, after sending a single question mark, he remained completely silent.

Since Otto seemed to have nothing more to say, Hokuto continued progressing through the story.

["She was holding a blade, looking deep in thought. It's almost certain!"]

Hearing Kiana's words, Kallen immediately decided she couldn't let Yae Sakura go alone.

So, Kiana smoothly pushed forward with her plan—

"Then let's hurry up and catch up to her!"

With that, the mission prompt appeared, instructing the player to find Yae Sakura.

However, when they finally located her…

She was standing alone in front of a grave.

Yae Sakura remained motionless, only turning around when the two of them arrived.

["I had planned to leave the village alone… Didn't expect you two to follow."]

["This is…?"** Kallen asked, puzzled.**]

["As I mentioned before… This is my sister, Yae Rin's grave. She died four years ago."** Yae Sakura answered.**]

Kallen's expression stiffened.

["Four years ago? Wait… that little girl from before also mentioned… What exactly happened in this village four years ago?"]

Yae Sakura lowered her gaze slightly, then spoke softly.

["These matters… I don't want to drag you into them."]

However, Kallen was not someone who would simply back down.

She insisted on knowing the truth—

And promised that no matter what it was, she would face it together with Yae Sakura.

During this exchange, monsters appeared.

The mission updated—defeat the Honkai beasts.

After defeating the enemies, the next conversation had Yae Sakura and Kallen concerned for each other's injuries.

For Elysia, this type of scene was pure joy.

Just as Kallen relentlessly pursued the truth, Yae Sakura's cold exterior began to melt.

Then, as the dialogue concluded, a new mission prompt flashed on screen—

『Under the Moonlight… A Confession?!』

『Pink Fairy Miss:』 "What?! It's progressing so fast?! Wahh, is this fate?!"

A pink comment floated across the screen…

Clearly, Elysia was completely charmed by the story's romance.

However—

Just moments later…

[『Because of your livestream content, Your Great Inventor is furious! You have received 1,400 Crystals!』]

…Hokuto couldn't help but grin.

Seems like Otto really wasn't taking this well.

Chapter 135: The New Version Begins—Time to Pull for Azure Empyrea and Bright Knight: Excelsis!

Even though Otto Apocalypse remained silent, the system rewards never lied.

It was obvious—at this moment, his mood was far from pleasant.

Not long after the system notification sounded, Kiana arrived at Yae Sakura and Kallen's location.

Upon triggering the dialogue, Yae Sakura was the first to speak, her tone laced with solemnity.

["At this moment, young maiden, the fourth-year memorial. A passage offering, a prayer in reverence. The wind was cool when we left, but fatigue greets us upon return. My heart grows weary… will I ever find peace?"]

Her words carried a ritualistic weight, spoken in reverence.

It was a tribute to the departed souls, a sign that she was finally choosing to face the truth.

["A passage... a passage... That should be enough. Kallen, Kiana, you're here."]

Then, under Kiana and Kallen's urging, Yae Sakura revealed everything.

At the same time, Kallen finally confessed her feelings.

["I'm sorry, Sakura. I was too late. I couldn't stop Rin from leaving, but I'm not too late now. I can still stand by your side and protect you—from now on, always!"]

["But..."]

["No buts, Sakura. From now on, you're not alone."]

『Wow! Kallen really dared to say that?! This kind of straightforward girl—I like her too!~』

A pink-colored comment floated across the screen.

『I didn't expect the final cycle to end this way… Even though it's just a dream, isn't this enough?』

『Ahh, if only a certain man had been this straightforward, then she wouldn't have had to wait for so long…』

Following the wave of reactions, a long green ellipsis suddenly appeared on the screen.

"..."

At this moment, what Otto Apocalypse was thinking was anyone's guess.

But what was certain was that Yae Sakura and Kallen were finally stepping toward the future.

["In my dreams, I stood before the altar. Rin knelt there, looking up at me with a smile. 'Sister, you must protect everyone and become a great shrine maiden!'"]

["I couldn't save her. I could only watch her die."]

["But I will fulfill Rin's wish. I will protect everyone. I will become a true, great shrine maiden!"]

["Because now… I am no longer alone!"]

After speaking with Yae Sakura outside the shrine, the game prompted players to enter the shrine.

Inside, Kallen finally voiced her heartfelt thoughts.

["It's okay, Sakura. I'm right here with you."]

In the depths of the shrine, the "Demon in the Box" let out a furious roar, seething with resentment.

But Kallen did not waver.

She had made up her mind—to protect the girl by her side.

["Come, Sakura! Let's destroy it together!"]

As the battle began, both Higokumaru and Yae Sakura emerged as opponents.

Even though there were two enemies, they stood no chance against a fully-geared Herrscher of Reason Bronya.

After several charged attacks and an ultimate burst, the final cycle of Sakura Samsara finally came to a perfect close.

The game transitioned into a post-clearance CG animation.

["With their combined strength, the 'Demon in the Box' was defeated."]

["The Honkai corruption consuming the land was also purified."]

["From that moment on, Kallen and Yae Sakura lived happily and peacefully in a newly restored Yae Village."]

In the final shot, Kallen and Yae Sakura lay on the lush green field, hand in hand.

They both smiled.

Even though this was merely a dream within the Stigmata space, the girls had finally found their happiest moment.

With Himeko's narration, the camera panned toward a bright blue sky, drifting between soft white clouds.

Two lines of text appeared on the screen, marking the perfect conclusion to the endless cycles within the Stigmata space.

「Among countless paths, the will of the Stigmata has finally been fulfilled.」

「This hard-earned warmth… will be passed down with that very will, for eternity.」

Meanwhile, at the Temporary Headquarters of Schicksal in Arc City...

"Your Excellency, are you watching that livestream agai—AH!!"

The moment Rita pushed open the door to Otto Apocalypse's office, she froze.

The expression on Otto's face had shocked her to the core.

"What's wrong, Rita?"

However, Otto's momentary lapse lasted only a second.

Immediately, his usual demeanor returned.

"Your Excellency, K-423 has been transferred to the North African Vimur Laboratory. Should I follow?"

"You?" Otto glanced at her, then shook his head.

"You have far more important matters to attend to."

After a brief pause, he added, "But to confirm my hypothesis, remain on standby for now."

"Understood, Your Excellency."

With that, Rita took her leave.

After the door closed, Otto retrieved a very old game cartridge from his pocket.

"Kallen Fantasy".

It was the original version—the very first game he had attempted to develop so long ago.

How many years had it been?

Hah… he could never forget.

Otto Apocalypse was deep in thought, strategizing his next move.

He turned to his personal computer, accessing Schicksal's top-secret archives.

Displayed on the screen was the serpentine symbol seen before in "Falling Meteor Over Arc City".

The insignia of World Serpent.

His golden eyes flickered, analyzing every detail.

"The leader of World Serpent."

"The ancestor of the Kaslana bloodline."

"The hero who led the final resistance against the End in the Previous Era."

"And yet… the executioner of Project Stigmata."

"Kevin Kaslana."

With a calm yet decisive tone, Otto Apocalypse uttered a declaration to himself.

"Sooner or later, we will meet.

And when we do, I shall take exactly what I want."

 End of Chapter 86