Seeing this scene, everyone was heartbroken.
In Himeko's final second, she only wanted to give Kiana a hug.
Her life had reached its absolute end; in her final moment, she wanted a gentle hug with her student.
But even such a small wish could not be fulfilled!
That shove from the Herrscher of the Void not only pushed Himeko into the abyss but also pushed everyone's hearts into a state of bitter sorrow.
Among the Hyperion crew, only Himeko was an ordinary person with no deep background, risking her life in every battle. She wasn't much older than Kiana and the others, yet every student respected her immensely; even the rebellious Kiana would listen to her.
She was originally a top PhD student, but to find the truth about her parents' deaths, she unhesitatingly stepped onto the Honkai battlefield, was implanted with artificial stigmata, and joined the Valkyrie special forces. She wasted her youth in its prime, so when she joined the Hyperion and saw the youthful students, she swore to protect their smiles.
She drank heavily because only intoxication could numb the exhaustion in her heart!
She was single because only by being alone could she hide the softness in her heart!
She was resilient because only with resilience could a mortal body slay a god!
She was lonely; Theresa was playful, and there was a generation gap with the students. She was also fragile; she didn't have the "cheat-like" abilities of her students, nor did she have Otto's backing like the Principal.
But her soul was proud and aloof!
She had the resilient will of a mortal, the unyielding pride of a warrior, and the fearless soul of a teacher!
Kiana, this is the Final Lesson your teacher is giving you, a Final Lesson at the cost of her life!
"Kiana, sigh... listen to Teacher Jizi more from now on, okay?" Theresa said softly to the dazed Kiana after a long silence. "Perhaps, her time really is running out."
"...Teacher Jizi is a true Valkyrie, and she is also the most excellent teacher," Mei added, her voice full of heartache and pity.
Her own experience was tragic enough—her father arrested? A bomb implanted in her heart? Her future betrayal of Kiana?
Compared to Himeko, these things were really nothing.
In the end, Himeko didn't even have the right to die peacefully, not even a small hug.
"Ms. Himeko indeed deserves to be rewarded. Although it's something that will happen in the future, it's enough to see her character."
Beside her, Rita spoke in agreement.
Only Tesla, besides the respect flashing in her eyes, was still very unwilling.
Why did that mop-head get to show off so much, using the Moonlight Throne to give the Herrscher of the Void a powerful blow and taking up so much screen time?
If this challenge were a movie, Himeko and the Herrscher of the Void would be the leads, and Einstein would undoubtedly be the most prominent supporting actress.
She herself was tied up by Rita, unable to move, with a handkerchief in her mouth—nothing but embarrassing scenes, practically like a comedian.
In that case, if she told Einstein about this, she would definitely be mocked mercilessly.
"...Damn it, I'm definitely not telling you."
Tesla hummed, muttering inwardly.
With a flash of white light, Himeko was groggily teleported out of the space.
Only now did her brain faintly recall the Remembrance from within the space, and her body began to react unnaturally.
Seeing this, everyone quickly rushed to support her.
Yunduo stood aside and watched Kiana hug Himeko, giving her a big bear hug that nearly choked Himeko.
Theresa saw this and quickly pulled the overly emotional Paramecium away, or Himeko might have died a second time. "Sister Yunduo, was it necessary for Teacher Jizi to make such a decision?"
Just as a smile appeared on Yunduo's face, she suddenly heard Bronya's soft inquiry beside her.
She turned her head. The young Silver Wolf sat atop Project Bunny, tilting her head in confusion. Her light gray eyes seemed puzzled, and her fingertips were tightly clasped, suggesting she felt uneasy.
"Are you referring to... Himeko giving the only serum to Kiana?"
Yunduo said softly, leaning close to her. She felt Bronya's body temperature, which was like warm cotton candy. When their skin touched, she could distinctly feel her smoothness, accompanied by a milky fragrance.
"Teacher Jizi still had unfulfilled wishes, and so did I, and so did everyone."
Bronya pursed her pink lips, her pale, tender fingertips touching Yunduo's arm. She gently tugged and rested her cheek against it, as if only this could offer a moment of warmth.
Confusion flashed in her eyes, mixed with a hue of Remembrance.
For Silver Wolf, she was originally a ruthless assassin, making it difficult for her to accept overly intense emotions all at once.
If she were in Himeko's shoes, she couldn't say whether she would abandon everything so directly!
After all, there was still someone waiting for her, the girl from the Orphanage whom she cherished like a younger sister.
Seele... "Giving up everything you have to save another person... isn't that too selfish?"
"Didn't Aunt Himeko consider how desperate Kiana would be once she knew what happened?"
Seeing this, Yunduo stroked Bronya's hair with her fingertips. The silver strands slid over her fingers. Bronya looked up, waiting for her answer.
After a moment, Yunduo spoke:
"Himeko fought tirelessly throughout her life. Of course, she considered this point: when Kiana wakes up and realizes her teacher died for her, even if it wasn't Kiana's will, her personality makes it easy for her to fall into deep self-blame."
Yunduo spoke slowly, touching Bronya's cheek with her fingertip, gently smoothing a lock of hair from her forehead back behind her ear, making her look much tidier.
"That's why her last words were... This is the Final Lesson."
"This wasn't just an ordinary class, nor was it about fighting; it was about giving her student this Final Lesson. Himeko used her life to tell Kiana that none of this was her fault, and she shouldn't blame herself."
"Maybe this world isn't perfect, but never give up. Hold your head high and keep moving forward, using your own strength to turn this imperfect story into the way you wish it to be."
After speaking, Yunduo smiled softly, a warm feeling flowing through her eyes.
Bronya pressed her lips together, her feelings complicated, but she understood Himeko's underlying emotion.
Looking at Yunduo, she gently extended her arms, her small body moving slightly as she embraced Yunduo. Where there was warmth, there was peace for her heart.
For some reason, Bronya felt that Sister Yunduo must also be feeling very sad right now.
Just as the two were comforting each other, Himeko, who was nearby, rubbed her hair and pushed the whimpering Kiana aside.
She let out a long sigh: "Do all of you have to be like this? I'm not dead yet!"
As she spoke, she pulled a bottle of green liquid from her pocket.
It was labeled with the serial number: HSN-B46 Serum.
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