Honkai Impact 3rd: Catching the Herrscher of Sentience at the Start

"Could this be the reconstruction of my Blade Mantra? Luckily, my foundation remains... but it seems I can only recover to the second stage."

"With the Blade Mantra back, I won't be powerless against the Herrscher of the Void shown in the video!"

Fu Hua's gaze then shifted to the Homu Box on the table, murmuring "I wonder if it can produce another similar potion..."

Just as she was about to open the box, memories of past events surfaced, causing her to clench her fists and avoid looking directly at the box.

At that moment, Kiana's smile flashed in her mind. Fu Hua's pupils shimmered as she hugged the Homu Box and ran toward Kiana's dormitory.

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Kiana was staring at a stack of test papers on the table, looking utterly crestfallen, her face etched with sorrow.

Meanwhile, Mei was cooking in the kitchen, and Bronya was peacefully playing games in the living room. The scene was serene and harmonious.

However, with a sudden deafening crash, the dormitory door flew off its hinges and embedded itself heavily into the wall. The loud noise startled everyone present, prompting them to immediately take combat stances and look toward the doorway.

Mei, holding a spatula, asked warily, "Who's there? Show yourself!"

Bronya summoned her Heavy Armored Bunny, shielding Kiana and fixing her gaze on the doorway.

Suddenly, a hand gripped the doorframe, and Fu Hua's figure appeared outside. Upon seeing Kiana surrounded by everyone, Fu Hua said kindly, "Kiana~"

Mei glared at the unexpected visitor and demanded, "Class monitor Fu Hua, are you still trying to help Otto capture Kiana?"

Fu Hua ignored Mei's question. Carrying a box emblazoned with Homu logos and leaving deep footprints with every step, she walked toward Kiana, repeatedly calling her name, "Kiana~"

"Kiana~"

Kiana stared in horror at the approaching Fu Hua. Her legs trembling, she slowly stood up and stammered, "W-what… do you want, Class Monitor Fu Hua?"

Mei and Bronya quickly stepped in front of Kiana. Shielding her, they said, "Kiana, run! Go find Principal Theresa!"

Tears streamed down Kiana's cheeks as she looked at their backs. She hurriedly leapt out the nearby window and ran toward Theresa's office.

Seeing Kiana escape, Mei raised her spatula and declared to Fu Hua, "As long as I'm here, you won't lay a finger on Kiana!"

The next second, under Bronya's horrified gaze, Mei collapsed to the ground, her fate unknown.

"You monster! What did you do to Sister Mei?!" Bronya controlled Heavy Armored Bunny to charge at Fu Hua, but Fu Hua effortlessly flung it out of the dormitory, leaving Bronya to collapse on the floor as well.

Fu Hua then sprinted in the direction of Kiana's escape. On her way, she cut through all resistance, leaving every Valkyrie in the academy lying silently on the ground.

Himeko stood with her great sword, looking gravely at Fu Hua. "You won't get past me while I'm—"

Himeko fell...

With Himeko defeated, Fu Hua finally reached Theresa's office. Seeing Kiana trembling in a corner, she called out again, "Kiana~"

Theresa, ignored by Fu Hua, took out her Judah and aimed it at her. "Fu Hua, are you still working for Grandpa? Don't blame me for being merciless!"

"Heaven's Justice!" As Theresa spoke, Judah unfolded and summoned multiple spears, which flew toward Fu Hua.

Fu Hua deflected all the incoming spears with her palm, then swiftly appeared in front of Theresa.

Moments later, Theresa's pupils dilated, and she collapsed to the ground. Kiana, realizing even Principal Theresa couldn't stop Fu Hua, trembled in fear, cowering in the corner as Fu Hua approached like a vengeful spirit.

Fu Hua stood before Kiana, placing one hand against the wall behind her to trap her. Cracks formed on the wall from the sheer force of her hand.

"Kiana~~"

Cold sweat poured from Kiana's forehead, and even her nose began to run as she stammered in terror, "C-Class Monitor Fu Hua, w-what do you want…?"

Under Kiana's terrified gaze, Fu Hua slowly lifted the box in her hand and said softly, "Please… open this box for me."

Kiana stared at the box Fu Hua handed her, her eyes widening in disbelief.

"Huh? Just… open the box? That's it?" Kiana clutched the box in confusion, looking at Fu Hua.

Fu Hua gazed kindly at Kiana, nodding gently. "Please, Kiana…"

Kiana collapsed to her knees, tears streaming down her face as she pounded the floor weakly. "So… everything that happened… was just to open this box?!"