Honkai Impact: I, The Herrscher of Ice, Am Loved By Players-Chapter 201: Werewolf Game Begins! Breaking Brother Cake’s Defense!

"Is that so? Isn't the blind man beside you quite 'unique' here?" Kalpas crossed his arms and coldly remarked, directing his gaze at Su standing next to Kosma.

"If this incident hadn't occurred, do you think he'd still be like this - as if barely alive?"

"..."

"..."

The silence enveloped not only Su but also the stream viewers and Brother Cake.

Although the viewers were silent, their silence didn't speak for everyone, as the bullet comments continued slowly scrolling:

[Wow, Brother Kal makes some valid points.]

[Indeed, others just can't match up, always being cryptic riddle-solvers. Only my Brother Kal sees through it all!]

[Wahh, Brother Kal, you're my superhero! Switching from casual fan to die-hard now!]

[Xiao, take care of your voice, please.]

[Double fandom joy, right?]

"..."

Brother Cake's brows furrowed deeply, analyzing the significance and purpose behind Kalpas's outburst. Based on Kalpas's previous behavior, despite appearing unhinged, he was actually remarkably composed—someone with both courage and strategy.

So, what does Kalpas mean by these words now? Firstly, it's clearly a rebuke against the others' inaction, but beneath that...is there a traitor among the Heroic Spirits?!

Could there truly be a traitor among the Heroic Spirits within the Elysian Realm?

It seems unlikely... No, if such a traitor exists, it could only possibly be... Mobius!

At this moment, the intentional foreshadowing and character development by the writers began to take effect. Given Serpent's ambiguous antagonist position, the blame was directly pinned on her.

Of course, this is precisely what the scriptwriters desired, as well as what the Heroic Spirits hoped for the Herrscher of Corruption to perceive.

"Once I've slain all of you, I'll go after the remaining ones one by one."

"Only then will that scum, the traitor, realize they can't escape after committing such acts!" Kalpas roared, venting his fury.

His words brought clarity to the Captains but soon left them with new doubts.

"A traitor... committed these acts..." Brother Cake murmured, brow furrowed, recalling Hua and Su's earlier conversations.

"So, there really is a traitor among the Heroic Spirits who killed Elysia?"

[Wahh, Brother Cake finally caught up.]

[Our dim-witted streamer has finally understood.]

[He genuinely gets it... Kalpas, my heart breaks!]

["He actually grasped the situation and chose to confront that traitor head-on with his own power!"]

["Wahh, he's dealing damage, still going strong!"]

Following Brother Cake's explanation, the other viewers in the chat finally understood but were left with a lingering question: Who exactly is the traitor?

If it was Mobius, she had already appeared earlier.

But if not Mobius, would any of the others betray? Kevin and Eden seemed absolutely incapable of treachery, and Aponia had previously been redeemed as well.

As for the rest—Pardo, Hua, Kosma, Griseo—it all seemed highly unlikely.

Could this traitor be Sakura? However, Kalpas' reaction doesn't align with her being the culprit, and moreover, there wasn't even a mention of Sakura. That leaves only Vill-V.

She is suspicious, although perhaps less so than Mobius initially. No, Vill-V remains the prime suspect after all; her Memories Vessel hinted at some other possibilities.

Although Kalpas' burst of accusations was forceful, Su quickly found a flaw by bringing up Sakura.

This further infuriated Kalpas, who fundamentally couldn't believe Sakura would betray them. He knew her too well, understanding her character deeply.

"You... don't deserve to utter her name, and don't even think of... using my anger as your tool." It was evident that Kalpas held no fondness for psychic-type Fusion Fighters.

"The day we deceived her, we should have anticipated this moment—but she is not a traitor! Neither then, nor now!"

"Shouldn't Aponia pay for her actions? If only Sakura had spoken up, I would have gladly dispatched that woman long ago!"

Within the secret space of the Eternal Paradise, Ana and Sakura stood side by side. This was Ana's domain, temporarily shielded from the influence of Corruption. Yet, they could still observe the outside world, witnessing Kalpas' actions.

"The bond between you two is indeed closer than I imagined," Ana remarked mildly.

Sakura nodded but showed no further reaction.

"It's just unfortunate... You should have told them earlier that you already knew everything," Ana continued softly.

Indeed, as Ana suggested, Sakura had long been aware of her and Rin's fate. Even this revelation wasn't something Ana disclosed; Sakura had inherently known all along.

Ana merely informed her about Fiery Prisoner's ultimate destiny. In truth, Sakura held no grudges against the Heroic Spirits to begin with.

If she did harbor resentment, she wouldn't have later attempted, as a big sister, to kill her younger sibling after Rin became a Herrscher.

"To me, those matters were never worth mentioning."

Sakura shook her head gently.

Indeed, she remained silent not because she felt it was insignificant or unworthy of mention, but rather because she considered it a personal matter. There was no need for others to concern themselves with her past. Moreover, what existed here was merely a memory fragment; the real Sakura...had long since perished.

"You..." Ana sighed, truly at a loss for words regarding Sakura. This outcome and its underlying reasons were fatefully predetermined from the beginning.

However, this situation isn't entirely negative. The Heroic Spirits present seem to be exploiting these circumstances, guiding the Herrscher's actions. It's likely that the next step will involve the Herrscher of Corruption making their move.

Unbeknownst to them, this is just bait laid by the Heroic Spirits. Similarly, the Captains remain unaware, while even Kalpas, despite his berserk state, has some understanding due to instinct, intuition, and the bonds between Heroic Spirits—and perhaps a touch of tsundere pride.

"You all know what Commandment I bear, but none of you... are innocent! And now, I truly don't care!"

"The ones who killed them... must pay the price!"

"You!—You! No! Starting with you!" As Kalpas uttered these words, he fully prepared to take action. This gesture made everyone's hearts leap into their throats, especially the Captains watching on screens.

It even caused some Captains to reconsider their earlier perceptions—Kalpas had indeed gone mad; he was ready to attack Griseo herself.

Just then, Su intervened, using a power previously showcased in the comic—the Mustard Seed, also known as the Second Divine Key, Unnamed Locomotive—to swiftly remove Kalpas from the scene.

With this, the situation temporarily de-escalated, but it was clearly only a temporary measure.

Su's subsequent statement openly conveyed Kalpas' intent—a traitor had emerged among the Heroic Spirits, and there might be more than one.

One could anticipate the profound shock this revelation would cause among the Captains watching beyond the screen.

But wait—did you think that was the end?

No, what followed was the most terrifying blow yet—papers fluttered down from the sky en masse, each repeating the same phrase: "Kevin is dead!"

Who was Kevin? The strongest Fusion Warrior of the previous civilization, the mightiest being in Past Paradise, possessing overwhelming power. He was the true anchor amidst turbulent seas among the Heroic Spirits; as long as he stood, one could say there were no insurmountable challenges.

And now, Kevin had perished!

But here's the question: As the strongest in Past Paradise, who could silently kill Kevin within its confines?

Kevin's death was akin to a depth charge exploding, shaking both the fabric of Past Paradise and the Captains watching beyond the screen.

At this moment, Werewolf in Paradise truly entered its core phase, forever altering everything that followed.

"Holy shit!" In the Present World, within the live stream chatroom...

Brother Cake stared at the scene unfolding on the screen, stunned for several minutes before finally comprehending it, his jaw dropping wide enough to swallow two eggs effortlessly.

This... What the hell is going on?! Kevin... How could he be dead?!

Initially, it might have been a misunderstanding, but with Kevin's demise, it unequivocally indicated that a traitor had emerged among the Thirteen Flame-Chasers. Wait! There's also Ana present in Past Paradise!

Could it be that Ana is the wolf? Although she seemed to have good relations with Raiden Mei and the other Heroic Spirits, she never revealed her true reason for being here.

Moreover... she's an outsider, merely a memory fragment, not the real Ana-sensei.

Such is human nature.

Previously, Brother Cake was unwaveringly devoted to Ana. But now, faced with this situation, he quickly abandoned his faith. Nothing from the past had shaken him until this moment. Simply because this Ana was a memory fragment, he disregarded everything they shared before.

"Guys, I'm starting to feel like... maybe..." Brother Cake struggled to articulate, yet ultimately couldn't bring himself to utter that name.

Even without him saying it, the viewers in the live stream understood his thoughts. Moreover, someone intimately familiar with the situation lurked among them, subtly influencing the narrative.

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[I knew it! There must be something off about this Ana!]

[And even though Ana hasn't appeared yet, she somehow knew about Ellie's death right from the start and the locations of other Heroic Spirits.]

[Tsk tsk tsk, chilling when you think about it!]

Inside the mansion, Ana rapidly typed on her keyboard, wearing a mischievous grin.

This turn could be seen as divine intervention! Kevin's death shattered the Captains' faith. Considering the current state of the Elysian Realm, Ana seemed to be the only plausible suspect capable of killing him.

After all, who would have anticipated that this entire scenario was orchestrated by the Heroic Spirits themselves?

"However, things might become challenging from here on..." Ana sighed softly, shaking her head.

While she managed to shift suspicion onto herself during the Captains' momentary disarray, there was no way for her to maintain control over the narrative within the game itself.

Clearly, this Werewolf in Paradise plot was devised and enacted solely by the Heroic Spirits to counteract the Herrscher of Corruption. Although most participants were unaware of the intricate details, their trust in their companions led them to diligently fulfill their assigned roles. Any changes required direct communication through Ana's memory fragment.

Nevertheless, it wasn't entirely impossible. By approaching Mobius and Klein, she could introduce new Authorities while also providing clear explanations for these powers. This made sense, given that both Ana's and Mobius's memory fragments had previously discussed the Herrscher of Corruption.

"Let's proceed this way, then..." After careful thought, Ana ultimately decided on her next move.

No one realized that the storyline in the Garden of Eden had suddenly been adjusted. After all, this version hadn't concluded yet; in fact, it could be said to have just begun.

The narrative abruptly ended at this point. In terms of plot progression, it concluded with the shattering of cards symbolizing Elysia and Kevin. This abrupt ending was clean and decisive, revealing nothing about any new developments.

"Damn, just like that, it's over?"

Brother Cake stared at Kevin's card shattering, his face filled with disbelief. This was truly unexpected. He had eagerly anticipated new developments, suspecting they might be connected to Ana's memory fragments.

As one of Ana's staunch supporters, he hoped for more plot revelations to vindicate her innocence. He firmly believed there must be unreleased storylines exonerating Ana, convinced she was blameless.

But... MiHoYo, you bloody hell, ending it on this cliffhanger?!

When Elysia's card shattered, Brother Cake remained unfazed; even when Kevin's card broke, he held strong. However, now, with the abrupt cutoff of the storyline, Brother Cake finally cracked completely.

Once calmed down, he realized he had been swept along by the narrative hype. He had fervently wished for an official plot twist, but instead, MiHoYo cut the story short without any chance for redemption!

This... goddammit!