Honkai, the behind-the-scenes simulator

【"what is this?"】

【"It's the earphone. Your earphone was damaged before, so I will give you a new one by the way, otherwise it will be very inconvenient for you, right?"】

【"Ah, thank you."】

[Sakura nodded slightly. 】

[As for when the earphones broke... It's a bit embarrassing to delve into this issue at this time. 】

[In short, although the act of giving a gift out of nowhere is a bit inappropriate in this situation, so that the atmosphere suddenly becomes a little strange, but she is still very satisfied with receiving this gift. 】

[After the earphones broke, she hasn't been able to listen to her favorite songs these days. 】

【after all......】

【People around her don't seem to like her playing the songs she listens to. Over time, she gradually developed a habit. 】

【"You're welcome, after all, the experiment you want to participate in, even though the technology has been perfected, the death rate is still high."】

【You nod gently, responding to her thanks. 】

【"For the time being, it can be regarded as hospice care, but it should be made more considerate."】

【Sakura froze suddenly while holding the box containing the earphones. 】

[After a few seconds, she spoke slowly. 】

【"...It's a very different kind of joke..."】

【"It's not a joke."】

【Sakura was silent, she pursed her lips, and the box containing the earphones in her hand gradually collapsed under the pressure of her fingers. 】

[Actually, she has some knowledge about consciousness activation experiments. 】

【but. 】

【She doesn't want her relaxed mood to be ruined. 】

[In addition, she still has doubts about this matter. 】

【"If I can survive the experiment, then...do I need to obey...your order?"】

【After you finished giving the gift, you have already stood up, turned around and walked out the door. 】

[Hearing her question at this time, you didn't turn your head or stop, but just waved your hands casually. 】

【"No... obeying your own orders is more important than obeying my orders."】

[The door is closed. 】

【Sakura looks at the closed door, her eyes slightly lost in thought. 】

【"Obey... my own order..."】

[This kind of request is really strange, or it makes her feel like she has never experienced it before. 】

【In her memories of her own life, it seems that she is forced to follow the tide for her livelihood, and obey the orders of others as a sword. 】

【but......】

【Sakura unwraps the packing box of the earphones in her arms, takes out the brand new earphones, connects them to the phone and puts them on her head. 】

[At least, it can still make people look forward to it a little bit, right? 】

[Sakura closes her eyes, and the sound of her favorite music from the past can be heard in her ears. 】

[As for what exactly is going on, let’s wait until then. 】

[The final consciousness activation experiment is still in preparation. 】

[After all, this is the final experiment. You hope to make this experiment as perfect as possible, and solve all the doubts accumulated in previous experiments, and confirm the relevant hypotheses raised before as much as possible. 】

[For this, you need to prepare for a long enough time. 】

[Of course, among the factors that make your preparation cycle longer, the most critical thing is that you don't want to make yourself a person who only sees work and research. 】

[At any time, it is the most important thing to maintain your own joy and ease. 】

[You originally chose this path because of your own mind and because you like it. If your research and work affect your own mind instead, wouldn’t it be putting the cart before the horse? 】

[You can see this very clearly. 】

[Occasionally, you will also draw pictures based on the photos that Ms. Seele took and shared with you. 】

[At this time, Miss Seele is traveling around the world. 】

[There is no need to worry too much about Miss Seele's safety. 】

[Although she does not possess the power of the saint in "Masquerade Ball", she has also undergone a lot of training. 】

[As long as it is not particularly unlucky to be involved in the Great Honkai, or encounter a high-level Honkai Beast, then nothing will happen. 】

[At the very least, if you want to ensure your own safety, there will be no difficulty. 】

[Also, although there are frequent collapses in this world, they are viewed from the perspective of the whole world. 】

[For individuals, unless they are particularly unlucky, there is still not much risk. 】

[As you asked before, Miss Seele will also record the scenery and things she sees during her travels and share them with you. 】

[During the communication with her, you can also feel that, unlike in the "Masquerade Ball" where the mental pressure was huge, even tense to the point of collapse, Seele's mental state is improving at a speed visible to the naked eye . 】

[Those things that once made her particularly entangled or obsessed, seem to be gradually letting go. 】

[If this continues, maybe it won't take long for her to completely adjust her mentality, and then return to the "Masquerade Ball". 】

【Your heart is looking forward to it from the bottom of your heart. 】

[When people are shooting, the photos can convey personal emotions. 】

【From the pictures Seele shared with you, you seem to be able to witness the whole process of her psychological problems being gradually alleviated. 】

[When you were chatting with her, you revealed to her about the upcoming final consciousness activation experiment. Seele expressed his blessings on this, and sincerely hoped that those who are full of desire can get what they want. 】

[At the same time, Ms. Seele told you that she hopes to truly awaken her own power, and then return to the "masquerade ball", as a "saint", and work together with everyone who is fighting against the collapse. 】

【Now she has such an idea, and she is no longer full of fear and resentment towards the collapse. 】

【What she hopes is that she can have enough power so that people who are as sad and desperate as she used to be will no longer appear, and that there will be fewer people who suffer and cry. 】

[There is also Teresa who also keeps in touch with Seele. 】

【As Seele left the "Masquerade Ball", her mentality gradually adjusted. She was no longer as self-compelling and anxious as before, and the invisible barrier between the two seemed to disappear. 】

[Teresa is also sincerely happy about these changes in her friends. 】

【The agreement between the two of them is that when Seele returns to the "Masquerade Ball", the two will fight side by side. 】

【Teresa was still faintly worried about whether the previous advice to Seele would make her feel sad. 】

[When Seele left here, she secretly regarded it as her responsibility in her heart. 】

[But now, seeing Seele's current appearance, this worry... can finally be let go. 】

【"Heh heh heh, the next time I see Seele, I'm going to take her previous appearance and make fun of her."】

【Theresa said that, her big blue eyes were full of smiles. 】

[After people grow up, they often realize that their previous self is too naive, and even regard their past performance as black history. 】

[Thinking about it, when the two reunite, they can also get the daily jokes between friends...]

[In everyone's expectation, it is the same. 】

【During this daily routine, you have completed all relevant preparations for the final consciousness activation experiment and officially started the experiment. 】

[This experiment, compared to the previous ones, can be said to be extremely smooth in each process. 】

[Although due to the limitations of the experimental method, the success rate is still difficult to increase to a satisfactory level, but it has reached perfection in all other aspects. 】

[In this experiment, a total of four people including Sakura and Qianjie successfully completed the experiment. 】

【Since then, in the "Masquerade Ball", the consciousness activators including you...】

[A total of 13 people. 】

Chapter No.17 You feel angry for the first time, Seele's expectation

[So far, there are 13 official members of "Masquerade Ball". 】

【Leader·lu.】

[And the twelve "saints", Teresa, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Epsilon, Zeta, Cosmo, Eta, Sakura, Qianjie, Lambda, Myu. 】

[In addition, there are candidates who have successfully completed the consciousness activation experiment, but failed to demonstrate the power of consciousness, Seele.]

[This experiment has been completely perfected in all aspects, and there is no longer room for improvement. 】

[This also means that from now on, there may still be conscious activators, but they will no longer be created through today's experimental methods. 】

[The experimental method of using excessive L-type enkephalin to reversely stimulate consciousness to activate it has been completely sealed. 】

[Those who survived this brutal experiment and successfully activated their consciousness are basically those who can be called excellent in the field of consciousness. 】

[It is conceivable that even if a better way to activate consciousness can be found in the future, and the number of consciousness activators will increase significantly, the awakened ones today will be particularly outstanding among them. 】

[At this time, as a welcome to the newly born compatriots, the "saints" born in the previous experiment did not go out to perform tasks, and all gathered in the research institute. 】

[In the laboratory, 13 people gathered. 】

【"Companion?" The white-haired man with a strange mask on his face sneered, with undisguised disdain in his words. 】

【"This weak thing..."】

【"I don't need it at all."】

【"If you want to play this boring house wine game, you can do it yourself, don't bring me along."】

【Qian Jie stood in the corner farthest from everyone, with his arms around his shoulders and his back leaning against the wall. 】

【"You want to be my companion...you should have a fight with me before you think about such stupid words!"】

【"what......"】

[Seeing Qian Jie's appearance at this time, you couldn't help but smile softly. 】

【"Qianjie, what you look like now... Could it be that you are afraid?"】

【"What did you say!"】

【Qianjie glared at him instantly. 】

[You don't care about this, you still maintain a leisurely and calm posture. 】

【"Resisting the approach of others can be said to be a sign of cowardice in a sense."】

【"Hmph, don't judge me with your boring thoughts." Qian Jie snorted coldly, turned and left the laboratory without hesitation. 】

[Having said that, he has no idea of ​​going elsewhere. 】

【After all, the current him can be said to have nowhere to go. 】

[What's more, the injuries left from the battle with the Herrscher of Ice are also healed here. 】

【It is impossible for him to allow himself to leave like this. 】

【"So, what about you, Sakura?"】

【You look at the figure of the girl who seems to be quite taciturn. 】

[A girl with cherry pink long hair, wearing blue and white headphones. 】

[She didn't have any expression on her face, she seemed to put all her attention on the song playing in the earphones. 】

[But in fact, her ice blue eyes are quietly scanning the people around her. 】

【"I, do I need to obey your order?" Hearing your words, Sakura was silent for a while, and then asked the question she had raised before. 】

【"Sakura, I have already answered it before. I don't need anyone to obey my orders and obey my will. The only one who can decide what you want to do is yourself, only your own will."】

【Facing Sakura at this time, your answer remains the same. 】

【"So, listen to your inner voice and obey your own will—this is my answer."】