Honkai Impact 3rd : This is My Revenge-Chapter 40 - 039 : We Are All "Sinners"

In the current Elysian Realm, Aponia is undoubtedly the most special existence.

Because, unlike the other Flame-Chasers... including Elysia, who are all memory fragments, she is the "original" who merged herself into the realm.

Within her lies a coordinate that can be used as an anchor.

Using it, and temporarily ignoring the issue of "cost," Ling ke could, like Otto in the original storyline when he manipulated Kolosten, precisely locate a specific point in time in the Previous Era.

Namely: the period just before the "Third Honkai Eruption" of that era.

Of course, logically speaking, anyone who personally experienced that period should have a similar coordinate.

For example: Kevin, Fu Hua, and... Griseo, who is still floating somewhere in the sky, all exist in the Current Era.

But setting aside Fu Hua, who is now an enemy, and Griseo, who is currently untraceable, why didn’t Ling ke just ask Kevin for help with this...

The reason is simple!

Because Kevin, Fu Hua, and Griseo, the three Flame-Chasers who survived into the Current Era, had all experienced periods of "dormancy."

The "time" imprinted on them is far less clear than that of Aponia, who has remained "awake" throughout.

Although, within the Elysian Realm, there is also "Armed Doll: Klein," who has been working non-stop for tens of thousands of years.

Unfortunately, she was created after the "Tenth Honkai Eruption" in the Previous Era.

The timing doesn’t match.

Only Aponia, in order to remember her dear friend... Elysia’s past, how she lived, how she fought, how she walked through the mud, how she crowned herself with thorns... and ultimately, how she attended her own final banquet in new attire.

The nun, to remember everything about the "Daughter of God," remained alone through the long years.

From over 50,000 years ago, until today.

Thus, only Aponia can provide the most precise "coordinate," and only she has the qualification to become an "anchor."

This point, after having communicated with the so-called "Will of Honkai" and having a vast amount of knowledge injected into his mind, Ling ke now clearly understands.

He admires this kind of strong mental willpower that can endure over 50,000 years in the deepest darkness.

Because he couldn’t do it.

But precisely because Aponia could...

Today, with the "malice" brought by Ling ke, the Previous Era has been given a "second chance."

In any case...

"Now, the ’second chance’ for your era is right in front of you."

In the Elysian Realm hall, "Domination Puppet: Ling ke" stood before Aponia, speaking calmly, reiterating for who-knows-how-many-times. "Will you seize this once-in-a-thousand... no, once-in-ten-thousand-years opportunity, or will you become a sacrificial offering for this era?"

At this point, seeing that Aponiandidn’t respond immediately, "Domination Puppet: Ling ke" added on his own, "If it were me, even the naive me from before, I would have agreed to this deal without hesitation."

"After all, no matter whether this era has a future or not, it’s not the era I lived in."

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"And as long as there’s a sliver of hope for my ’home,’ I would not hesitate to become the villain."

"Not to mention..."

"Domination Puppet: Ling ke" sneered, "even if you choose to refuse, this era has no future."

"Now, my plans are complete. In thirteen hours, no matter what, I will succeed in my revenge."

"It’s just that the manner of success will differ."

Hearing this...

Sigh~

A long sigh sounded from not far away.

That pink-haired figure finally appeared.

The second of the Thirteen Flame-Chasers, bearing the title of "Truth," Elysia, the Daughter of God who has always loved everyone, truly did not wish to see the birth of a Avenger like Ling ke.

She had already learned all about Ling ke from Raiden Mei*l.

If possible, she genuinely hoped that Ling ke could walk out of the shadows of his past.

But the reason she hadn’t appeared immediately was because, upon secretly observing "Domination Puppet: Ling ke," she, like her friend Eden, had confirmed a cruel truth with just one glance.

Now, this black-haired youth’s "heart" was already broken.

If the spilled water cannot be recovered, how can one walk out of the shadows?

For the first time, she didn’t know how to persuade someone.

Because the current Ling ke was more like a Herrscher than any Herrscher from the Previous Era.

At this moment...

"Herrscher boy, I have a question."

A voice tinged with deliberate provocation reached "Domination Puppet: Ling ke’s" ears.

He turned to look and saw a petite green-haired figure sitting on a floating suitcase in another direction.

The tenth of the Thirteen Flame-Chasers, bearing the title of "Infinity," Mobius.

This memory fragment, who dared to scheme against her original self, now had only one question.

"You just said you would give our era a ’second chance.’"

Mobius narrowed her serpentine eyes slightly. "Then, I want to know, once your plan succeeds, what will happen to us (these memory fragments)?"

To this...

"Simple."

Ling ke had clearly thought this through long ago, remotely controlling "Domination Puppet: Ling ke" to respond. "You are not my enemies."

"So, as part of the deal, I can guarantee your continued existence."

"I won’t hide it from you."

"Initially, I will seal the entire ’Elysian Realm’ within my Dominator Theater, isolating it."

"After that... well, that involves other parts of the deal."

"Of course, those who do not wish to continue existing (memory fragments) can choose to perish along with this era."

"However, I personally suggest that you don’t just let go so easily."

"Because next, it might be my enemies who will be ’destroying the world.’"

"Among them is Raiden Mei, whom you have helped and placed great hopes on."

After hearing this answer...

"Then I have no more questions."

Mobius smiled, then casually shrugged. "A free opportunity like this, I don’t want to miss it."

She had clearly made her stance known.

As for the others...

Sigh~

Aponia also let out a long sigh, much like Elysia had earlier.

She knew very well that each of the Thirteen Flame-Chasers... harbored immense regrets about the past.

However, the decision before them now was to seize the future of billions of others in exchange for their own "second chance."

Given their personalities, it was naturally difficult for them to openly voice their inner thoughts.

Thus...

"Then, let me, who is already deeply burdened with sin, bear this ’karma’ alone!"

As she spoke these words, Aponia looked in a certain direction.

There, a fox-eared assassin had already appeared.

She simply hadn’t spoken.

Aponia still remembered the cause and effect between herself and her.

Over 50,000 years ago, it was because of her "Discipline" that Sakura’s sister had died.

"This ’karma,’ I should repay it."

Thinking of this...

"I..."

"We agree to your deal."

A low voice reached Aponia’s ears.

Kevin... the memory fragment of him within the Elysian Realm, stepped forward to stand before "Domination Puppet: Ling ke," his expression resolute.

"As the other party in this deal, please remember, and always remember, that this is the collective decision of the ’Thirteen Flame-Chasers.’"

"It is not Aponia’s unilateral decision."

He turned to look at his comrades, who had all gathered at some point. "I’m sorry, everyone. From this moment on..."

"We are all sinners who have taken the hope of others, ’destroyers of the world.’"

Hearing his firm words, Elysia smiled.

At the bar, Eden, who had appeared, raised her glass to him.

In the workshop, Vill-V cheered for him.

Kalpas, who had regained his ability to move, crossed his arms and snorted, saying nothing.

Su, who had appeared alongside Kevin, wore a helpless expression, shaking his head with a light laugh.

Then there were Sakura, Kosmo, Mobius, Griseo, Hua... they had all appeared.

Finally, there was Pardofelis, who was a bit out of the loop...

"Boss Kevin, although I’m not entirely sure what’s going on, I’ve always supported you!"

"Uh, wait, wait."

The catgirl suddenly scratched her head. "This time, I probably don’t have to risk my life, right? Hehe~"

Her interruption lightened the solemn atmosphere considerably.

At this moment, "Domination Puppet: Ling ke" watched all of this, the corners of his mouth curling up into a faint but noticeable smile.

He spoke slowly...

"Since I am the other party in this deal, allow me to correct something..."

He indirectly conveyed the words of Ling ke’s main body. "No matter how others comment, belittle, or accuse, I, the ’most evil,’ will acknowledge..."

"That you are the true ’saviors.’"

"Because this is the real..."

"Me falling into darkness, so that you may return to the light!"

Hearing this evaluation, the Flame-Chasers were momentarily stunned.

But they quickly recovered.

At this moment, "Domination Puppet: Ling ke" actively restored his shattered face. "Then... the deal is struck. Let’s begin!"

With that, he extended his right hand, palm facing down.

The Thirteen Flame-Chasers stepped forward, each placing their right hand on his.

Even though Mobius was clearly uncomfortable with the atmosphere, her face full of reluctance.

Even though Sakura was slightly allergic to cat fur and couldn’t get too close to Pardofelis.

Finally, Aponia placed her right hand on top.

At this moment...

The "salvation" plan born from malice...

Officially, began!!!

Just then...

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Inside the Dominator Theater...

Ling ke’s main body wore a playful smile. "Oh, this is really..."

"Quite the coincidence!"