『 "Anti-Entropy… was destroyed…?" Bronya murmured in disbelief.
"Every night where the light cannot be seen, I dream of that man."
"He lies in a pool of blood, entrusting his name and the Herrscher Core to me, over and over again."
"Eventually, I returned, using his name to fulfill his promise to fight for humanity," Welt said calmly.
"Destroying Schicksal—is this what you call fighting for humanity?" Bronya questioned.
"Are you joking? You are merely reenacting the history of Anti-Entropy's destruction. What you are doing is no different from the people who ruined your life!"
"The founders of Anti-Entropy would never entrust such a mission to someone like you…!" 』
『 ....』
〘Frederica Nikola Tesla〙: Well said! How the heck could we have told Joachim to do things this way?
....
『 Welt fell silent after hearing this, then gave Bronya a reply as calm as a pool of stagnant water.
"Hmph, you're right. They were all gentle and powerful people."
"Even after having everything taken away by Schicksal, they could set aside their hatred and continue to fight for their ideals."
"—And so, they paid the price."
Welt took off his glasses, a red glow emanating from his eyes as the Honkai energy around him surged wildly toward him. He spoke his views aloud.
"Power, belonging, ideals… when I inherited the name of Welt, I also gained everything that man possessed."
"But… beneath this name, there is nothing that belongs to me. I am merely playing the part of a shadow who has been dead for years."
"…But why should I play the part of a failed shadow…?"
Bloody mist sprayed from Welt's body; his broken frame could no longer sustain the use of the Herrscher's power.
Seeing this situation, his voice grew increasingly agitated.
"That's right! It was I who killed the Herrscher of the Void and saved this world!"
"I did what that man couldn't do. I have surpassed him…!" 』
『 ....』
〘Stelle〙: So this is… The Transcendence of Yang(Yang Chao Yue)?
〘March 7th〙: Even though it's quite intense, looking at Uncle Yang's current calm and composed self compared to this chuunibyou Uncle Yang on screen, I really want to laugh.
〘Otto Apocalypse〙: Indeed, Joachim, you have surpassed Joyce. You have achieved what that man failed to do.
〘·HSR· Welt Yang〙: Shut up.
〘Frederica Nikola Tesla〙: Pfft, hahahahaha! Joachim, I can use this footage to mock you for a lifetime! Hahahahaha!
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『 "You're insane," Bronya said, looking at the frenzied man before her.
"I am not insane! I have conquered the world…!" As Welt's words fell, a flash of red light appeared, and a steel behemoth descended beside him.
Welt looked down upon the Valkyrie before him, his eyes filled with nothing but madness.
"This is my own power, my own belonging, my own ideal…"
"This… is the real me!" 』
『 ....』
〘Stelle〙: This… is the real me!
〘March 7th〙: This… is the real me!
〘Hanabi〙: This… is the real me!
〘Billy Kid〙: What a cool line! Awesome!
〘Kosma〙: .....
〘Pardofelis〙: Kosma says, 'Cool~'
〘Otto Apocalypse〙: This is truly… an interesting scene, Welt.
....
—✦In Between✦—
Looking at the messages sent by everyone, the two Welts lowered their heads one after another. This was mortifying; just let the world end.
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『 Bronya struggled to defeat the mecha Welt had manifested using his authority. Seeing this, Welt condensed a black hole in his hand. 』
『 ....』
〘Elysia〙: Eden, Eden, look! It's your Divine Key!
〘Eden〙: Yes, I see it, Ely.
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『 "Enough! Kneel before me!" Welt shouted at Bronya.
The Star of Eden hovered in his palm, and gravity smashed down toward Bronya like an invisible giant hand.
"You have no right to criticize me!"
"I killed someone important to you, and you hate me for it. How are you any different from me?" Welt questioned Bronya, who was struggling to move forward under the crushing gravity.
"Bronya does not hate you. She only finds you pitiable and pathetic."
"In your eyes, Bronya can only see fear and cowardice," Bronya said as she advanced against the gravity.
"Cowardice? Are you joking? I am stronger than anyone!" Welt retorted loudly.
"You aren't strong at all. Bronya has seen people far stronger than you."
"Even when disaster strikes, she faces it with courage…"
"Even when despair blots out the sun, she fights back with her will…"
"She is just a mortal. Bronya knows her doubts, her confusion, the pain and sorrow she experienced along the way…"
"But Bronya also knows that no matter how long the road is, she will still uphold her responsibilities…"
"…She is still the hero who protected hope!"
Bronya spoke of the strong person she had met—the teacher who gave her life for her students. 』
『 ....』
〘Elysia〙: That person must be very radiant. I'd really love to meet her♪.
〘Himeko Murata〙: A mortal, huh?
〘Kiana Kaslana〙: Who is Bronya talking about?
〘Otto Apocalypse〙: I think I understand now. That gem wasn't installed in vain.
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『 "I don't know what you're talking about!" Welt shouted, clutching the black hole.
"Of course you don't. You're just a complete bastard," Bronya cursed. 』
『 ....』
〘Frederica Nikola Tesla〙: Good insult! Though the attack power is a bit low. When you come to Anti-Entropy, I'll teach you.
〘·HI3· Welt Yang〙: That won't be necessary.
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『 "Bronya is different from you, and she will never become like you."
"…You are not worthy of the name 'Welt' at all!"
"Shut up! You know nothing about Welt… you know nothing about me!" Welt's composure shattered. 』
『 ....』
〘Frederica Nikola Tesla〙: And there goes his mental defense.
〘Hanabi〙: His defense stats need some leveling up.
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『 "Star of Eden, tear her apart!"
But the black hole in his hand did not respond. It fell as if it had lost control, and then, under Welt's shocked and bewildered gaze, it moved to Bronya.
At that moment, a youthful, clear voice rang out in Bronya's mind.
It was the young Joachim who had led her here. "Bronya, you have found the answer."
"How is this possible?" Welt asked in shock, looking at the Star of Eden in Bronya's hands.
Bronya stood up with difficulty and gripped the Star of Eden. "Bronya knows much more than you!"
"Star of Eden… Zeroth Rated Power, Release!"
As the words fell, the area where Bronya and Welt stood turned red—the power of the Star of Eden unleashed.
Under this force, the bubble universe dominated by fear and despair began to collapse. 』
{ "The Transcendence of Yang" has finished playing. I wonder if it brought a bit of Elation to everyone? }
{ If not, don't sleep too soundly tonight~ }
〘Hanabi〙: I'm going to sue you for infringement! That's clearly my line!
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{ Whoever says it first owns it, ehe~ }
{ Now that these two videos have played, I'm sure you understand what I do. The next video will be in three days. It will be a series, so please be prepared. }
{ Here is a preview: This story is about Penacony. }
With that, the light screen dimmed.
—✦Honkai Star Rail World✦—
Amphoreus—
Phainon looked at the Chrysos Heirs gathered by Aglaea and asked, "Do you think the light screen will show us the future of Amphoreus?"
Mydei snorted. "Even if it does, it's just one of a million possibilities. We still need to be prepared, Savior."
Penacony—
Sunday looked at the Dreammaster and asked, "This light screen is going to play the future of Penacony. What should we do?"
The Dreammaster smiled and said, "No need to worry about these things, my child. Our plans have been optimized over the years. As long as Aeons and top-tier Emanators don't personally intervene, our foundation will not be destroyed."
IPC Headquarters, Pier Point—
Aventurine looked at the three Cornerstones in his hand, then at the light screen. He shook his head and laughed.
"It couldn't be such a coincidence, could it? Should I still mail these Cornerstones over or not?"
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(This time a Timeline where Genshin is excluded as reactors..)