Honkai, the behind-the-scenes simulator

[Leaving aside how to get here, just a trace of air flows into this place, and the fragile lungs may burn in an instant. 】

[You know, in this place, not only the human body, but even the rocks will turn into molten liquid. 】

【You stand here, looking ahead. 】

[In this extreme environment, which can be said to be harsh and unsurvivable for flesh and blood, the two figures are fighting to the death. 】

【Teresa, she arrived here earlier than you. 】

【Looking at the cross in Teresa's hand and the extending golden chain, you gave up the idea of ​​shooting directly. 】

[Although her situation at this time seems dangerous, and occasionally the clothes on her body and even her body will ignite flames, but she can always recover in the next instant. 】

【After a long period of stalemate in such a battle, she finally successfully ended the battle and knelt down on the ground supporting the heavy cross. 】

[You step forward. 】

【Teresa put the cross on the ground, then sat on her buttocks, and you sat beside her. 】

【She put the sickle with black blade and white handle across her knees, and looked up at the sky. 】

[It seems that because of the airflow formed by the previous high temperature, cumulonimbus clouds formed in the sky and rain fell. 】

【Teresa raises her hand, as if trying to catch the raindrops from the sky. 】

[However, the rainwater has evaporated in the air before it can actually fall close to the ground. 】

【"I...have I protected others so that more people can survive?"】

[She asks in a low voice. 】

[You didn't speak. 】

[Because you know, she is not waiting for your answer at this time. 】

【She gently closes her eyes with a quiet expression. 】

[However, the layer of brilliance covering her body is not dimmed in the slightest. 】

【"On the way here, I saw it."】

【"Burning flames, ruins everywhere, collapsed buildings, dry wilderness, and corpses everywhere."】

【"The air is filled with a disgusting burnt aroma, and every fallen corpse is in an extremely distorted posture, explaining their pain before they died..."】

【"They shouldn't suffer like this."】

【"Let them suffer this sudden pain and death..."】

【"I, no matter what, can't accept this kind of thing."】

【"So, I want to protect them, no matter what the price is."】

【"Perhaps my efforts will prove to be futile in the end, but at least, I hope that they can enjoy their lives more and smile even for a second because of my existence... ...."]

【"For me, it's all worth it."】

【Her voice is very low and her tone is light, but you won't doubt the firmness in her words. 】

【Because she is swearing to herself, and at the same time she is swearing to her dead friend. 】

[Teresa looks at you. 】

[In those blue eyes, a bright and pure light shines. 】

【"Since the third stage of consciousness activation has been reached, the next steps can also be carried out, right?"】

[she asked softly. 】

【"According to what you said, the consciousness activation experiment with higher safety and success rate will be directly carried out next, and when a truly feasible method is discovered, the consciousness awakening of human beings all over the world will be carried out... .”]

【"Yes, so far, things are going relatively smoothly." You replied. 】

【"So, in this process, will many people be injured?"】

[When you suddenly talked about this issue, the two of you suddenly fell silent. 】

【You look into Teresa's eyes, and Teresa is also staring at you closely at this time. 】

[Although you two have different eye colors, there is almost no difference in the exceptionally pure and bright light in your eyes. 】

[This means that on some issues, you may have the same stubbornness,]

[The two of you stare at each other wordlessly. 】

[Although they are sitting very close at the moment, they seem to be gradually pulling away from each other. 】

【"What I can guarantee is that I will never sacrifice anyone."】

【In the end, you replied like this. 】

【Teresa lowered her head, looked at the black abyss and white flowers on her lap, and stroked them lightly with her fingers. 】

【Her expression at this time is like the expression when she is about to say goodbye to her friends. 】

【"This is not the answer I want..."】

......

【After you left the Australian mainland, you did not return directly to your research institute for the time being, but went to the Flaming Moth. 】

[As for the intensity of this collapse, even if you have already guessed in your mind, you still need to confirm it again here. 】

【You stopped outside the Flaming Moth Base. 】

[Many of those evacuated from mainland Australia were temporarily sent here for resettlement. 】

[The temporary tents stretched endlessly, forming a large-scale settlement. 】

【These are people whose homes were destroyed under the disaster and who came to foreign countries as refugees. 】

[The reason why you stopped here is partly because you heard a familiar singing voice. 】

【You raised your head and saw the fiery sunset, dyeing most of the sky red. 】

[For some reason, this appearance makes you feel almost the same as the sky above the Australian continent where the Herrscher of Flame ravaged. 】

【You go in the direction of the singing voice you heard. 】

[Wanderers who suddenly lost their hometown in the disaster gather here. 】

[On the simple high platform, the woman who is quite familiar to you, exuding nobleness and gentle temperament is singing in a soft and slightly hoarse voice. 】

[The mournful voice drives the people in the audience to sing together. 】

[Among the people who responded, there were many who were not good at rhythm, but the slightly noisy chorus gradually seemed to possess some kind of strange power, forming a particularly sad melody under the setting sun. 】

[This sad song is also mixed with someone's sobbing and other noises. 】

[The disaster destroyed all the things they were familiar with in the past. 】

[The city is still in ruins, with no trace of the old life left. 】

[The familiar social environment in the past was so fragile in the face of disasters that it was completely destroyed in an instant. 】

[They who have lost their past identities are at a loss here. 】

[The only thing that can soothe their lost souls is the singing of fellow exiles. 】

【You are here in silence, standing for a long time. 】

【You realize in your heart that the main purpose of your coming here may be just to see them. 】

【You look at this picture quietly, keeping the scene at this moment firmly in your mind. 】

[Earlier, Eden made a bet with you to use her best-prepared performance to brew the art that best expresses the beauty of civilization and touches people's hearts. 】

[And when you see this picture, you have already realized that no matter how carefully prepared the performance on the stage is, it cannot produce an artistic picture higher than the moment. 】

[This kind of desolation and poignant beauty, no matter how long it takes, the impression it brings to people may not wear off in the slightest. 】

【but......】

[Even if you draw it into a painting, you will not give the painted work to Eden. 】

[When your eyes shifted, you noticed a few familiar figures among the crowd. 】

【Mei, Alicia, Wei Wei, Mebius...】

[You go over and talk to a few people. 】

[For your personal arrival, these people seemed a little surprised, but not that surprised. 】

[The moment Alicia saw you, she seemed a little embarrassed and subconsciously wanted to avoid it, but in the end she greeted you embarrassingly. 】

[At the same time, try to sort out the emotions in your heart as much as possible. 】

【Actually, even she herself didn't know what was going on when she met you last time, she was so emotional. 】

[This abnormal performance made Alicia feel confused in her heart. 】

【Weilwei and you are quite close. Even though you are currently in different organizations, your daily exchanges are not infrequent. 】

【For example, at this time, Wei Wei doesn't care about the intricate relationship between the two organizations, let alone things like wind reviews, and wraps her arms around your neck carelessly. 】

【You look at her slightly carefree movements, her bright yet habitual exaggerated smile, and the unscrupulousness that emerges from her demeanor, and you instantly recognize her "identity". 】

[Probably, the great magician? 】

【"Hmph~ Did you come here after such a long distance to see my magic show? If that's the case, I have a magic trick that I want to show you right now."】

【As a great magician, Wei Wei blinked her eyes, with a confident and cute smile on her lips, tilting her head. 】

【"Because, the so-called magician is a character who wants to convey surprise and happiness to others at any time, no matter what time it is."】

[Wilwei's movements at this time are not different from the postures you occasionally had when you were together before. 】

[However, it is probably because the girl herself is very talented and grows extremely fast. With this movement, you can even feel that you have touched the soft place. 】

【"No, I still have other things to do." You raised your hand and straightened the magic hat that was about to fall off Wei Wei's head. 】

【"But, you said that you are willing to be an audience member of my performance at any time." The great magician Weiwei pouted softly, puffed her cheeks, and turned her face away, "Casually like this I will be angry if I don’t honor the important promise I made.”]

【"Okay, since you said you promised, let's promise." You sighed softly, "However, when did I agree to this kind of thing? How come I don't remember it?"】

【"Hmph~ The answer is of course—" the great magician Wei Wei proudly crossed her hips, raised her head, her words were full of righteousness, "Of course, just now!"】

【Magician, but the guy who likes to lie the most~ Wei Wei, who is a great magician, has such a meaning in her smile. 】

[You are a little speechless. 】

[Anyway, this kind of thing doesn't seem to have any effect on you, so you don't need to pay too much attention to it. 】

[In any case, this is nothing more than a basically non-binding promise reached under almost fraudulent circumstances. 】

【What really surprises you is that you didn't notice Wei Wei's little trick at all. 】

[But I have to say, for you who can clearly reflect the emotions of the people around you in your heart...]

[At this moment when the atmosphere is gloomy, being able to feel the clear and bright emotions from Wei Wei can still make your mood better. 】

【"Then, according to our agreement, please enjoy the magic brought to you by the great magician Wei Wei~ Well, although the stage layout is a little crude, it can still meet the requirements."】

【The great magician Wei Wei who said so did not intend to let go of the arms wrapped around your neck and retreat a little distance with the grace of a performer. 】

【"The next upcoming performance will definitely surprise you, the magic that changes people to life, the disappearance of "Great Magician Wei Wei"~"】

[The great magician smiles triumphantly. 】

["Since it's a type of magic that transforms people into living beings, should you let me go for the next performance?" You feel the arm on your shoulder and the hair that touches your ear , and the soft touch coming from behind, he opened his mouth and said. 】

【"That's not true. If the magic is too conventional, wouldn't there be no sense of surprise?"】

【Great magician Wei Wei said, but moved closer to you, and the slightly hot breath hit your face gently, making you feel that the hairs on your face were brushed. 】

【"Then, please pay attention to this moment." A mischievous smile appeared on her face, "Don't miss it—"】

【Before the words finished, a dazed expression appeared quietly in Wei Wei's eyes. 】

【The next moment, the smile on her face was replaced by panic and bewilderment, and her face suddenly turned red as if she was about to bleed. 】

【Great magician Wei Wei has successfully completed her magic transformation, after the switch of character settings, it is the original Wei Wei who is in charge of this body. 】

【"Ahem——" Ms. Wilwe coughed lightly, and forced herself to regain her composure, but there was still a blush on her face that was hard to fade, "Morning... good evening, lu."]

[Compared to the exaggerated "Great Magician Vilvi" whose behavior was slightly showy before, Velvet at this time is obviously a more well-behaved and well-behaved child on the surface. 】

【Shy, and, even a little cowardly. 】