Chapter 445: 【Mission Complete】

Seeing her reaction, Fu Lin quickly seized the moment and continued,

"Yep, that's right! Ah, you've even forgotten your dearest big brother. Remember all those wonderful times we shared together back in the day..."

Fu Hua fell into deep thought. She had no memory of what Fu Lin said, but for some reason, her heart was willing to believe it—as if it were all true.

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Just like that, Fu Lin and Fu Hua coexisted within a single feather, watching as Himeko donned the Key of Blank, was pulled into the Imaginary Space by Sirin, and witnessed the final lesson.

However, even though they were so close, they could only watch helplessly as Himeko fell into the Imaginary Space, powerless to intervene.

Seizing the moment when Sirin lost control, Fu Hua used the zero-rated power of Fenghuang Down to spiritually bond with Kiana☆.

Over the next three months in Arc City, Kiana☆ remained in a slump, constantly pushing herself in despair, never allowing herself to rest as she fought against the Honkai.

But in her mind, she always resisted Fu Hua, clearly unable to let go of the betrayal, treating Fu Hua as nothing more than an illusion.

Even when Fu Hua sincerely explained the zero-rated power of Fenghuang Down, trying to clear up their misunderstandings and the distance between them—

Kiana☆ remained unmoved, resolutely refusing to accept Fu Hua. Not only that, she flatly rejected Fu Hua's suggestion to return to Theresa, leaving no room for discussion.

Facing the unyielding Kiana☆, a sense of grim resolve slowly rose in Fu Hua's heart.

Fu Hua thought to herself, if things truly spiral beyond repair—if it's the point of no return—then let all three of them... including Fu Lin, all four perish together!

At that moment, Fu Hua's aura, cold as frost, began to spread from her body uncontrollably.

Although the chill was faint, Fu Lin still noticed it.

His heart tightened; he knew without asking what Fu Hua was thinking. He quickly stepped forward and said,

"Little Hua, calm down! Things haven't gotten that far yet. Take a deep breath—good, now exhale slowly—just like that, repeat a few times..."

Fu Hua looked up at Fu Lin, a trace of speechlessness flashing through her eyes,

"..."

In the days that followed, a Honkai outbreak occurred in the northern district of Arc, City. Kiana☆ used her Valkyrie powers to save civilians, and as a result, was pulled into a dream by Sirin at night.

In the dream, when Kiana☆ decided to end everything through suicide to resist Sirin—

Fortunately, Fu Hua intervened in time to suppress Sirin, and at the end of the mission hint, Fu Lin, through the power of Fenghuang Down, also entered Kiana☆'s dream...

At that moment, Kiana☆ was sitting blankly in a pure white space, eyes hollow and lifeless, as if all vitality had left her.

In her trembling hand, she clutched a pistol tightly, its muzzle pointed squarely at her own head.

Fu Lin looked around, then noticed Kiana☆ in the distance, clearly about to commit suicide, and immediately shouted,

"Kiana☆, what are you doing? Dying to escape reality?

I've told you, life is full of helplessness and farewells. We must learn to face it with strength. Were you just ignoring everything I said?"

Hearing the familiar voice, Kiana☆ suddenly looked up, eyes wide in disbelief, staring at the long-missed figure before her, murmuring,

"Fu Lin....."

In that moment, the gun slipped from her grasp and fell to the ground with a crisp sound.

Then, as if waking from a dream, Kiana☆ sprang up from the floor and ran toward Fu Lin with everything she had.

Finally, like a bird returning to its nest, she threw herself tightly into Fu Lin's broad, strong embrace.

Kiana☆ buried her head deep in Fu Lin's chest, feeling that long-lost warmth and security, full of confusion and wonder, she murmured,

"Fu Lin, is it really you? Did you come just to get me?"

Hearing this, Fu Lin first shook his head helplessly, then rolled his eyes exaggeratedly.

Then, he slowly stretched out his right hand, lightly knocking on Kiana☆'s little head, and replied a bit grumpily,

"Yare yare, I'm telling you, don't overthink things! Pick you up? Come on, I'm not some legendary spirit ferryman. I'm not powerful enough to come just to fetch you!"

Even though that's what he said, a barely noticeable gentleness still flickered in Fu Lin's eyes.

And so, the two sat quietly together, listening to Kiana☆ recount her experiences over the years, reminiscing about the beautiful times they once shared.

Unknowingly, time passed quietly...

At that moment, Kiana☆ suddenly looked up, her gaze fixed on Fu Lin before her.

For some reason, Fu Lin, who had been clearly visible, began to turn more and more transparent, as if he might vanish at any moment.

Seeing this, Kiana☆ panicked, and without thinking, rushed toward Fu Lin, arms open wide, trying to hold him tightly, afraid he would disappear again.

But to her utter shock, her hands passed right through Fu Lin's body, as if there was nothing there at all.

"Fu Lin, your body... how can this be? No, this can't be real! You can't leave me, I beg you, don't go..."

Kiana☆ cried out hoarsely, her voice full of despair and helplessness.

Fu Lin smiled at her, taking the chance to explain Fu Hua's mistake and her intentions to help, then gently stroked Kiana☆'s head and said,

"Kiana☆, you're a strong and brave girl. Haven't you kept going all these years even without me? Don't pressure yourself too much. It's okay to be selfish sometimes—live for yourself."

With that, Fu Lin's body gradually faded away, turning into a beam of light and vanishing in the dream.

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[ Mission Complete ]

[ Virtue: S, Intelligence: A, Strength: S, Beauty: S, Diligence: S ]

[ Overall Rating: SS+ ]

[ Comment: You are truly outstanding! ]

[ Mission Rewards: Six-Star Dragon Ball, Seven-Star Dragon Ball ]

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Kiana☆ stood dumbfounded in place, staring at where Fu Lin had disappeared, her heart filled with endless sorrow and loss.

"Fu Lin...."

As time passed, Kiana☆ gradually emerged from her grief. Later, she learned from Fu Hua the true meaning of Himeko's sacrifice and resolved to move forward again.

Kiana☆ mastered the power of the Herrscher of the Void and decided to remain in Arc, City to investigate the conspiracy lurking in the shadows.

In the days that followed, she patrolled all Honkai disaster sites under Fu Hua's guidance during the day, and trained in the dreamscape created by Fenghuang Down at night.

During this special training, Fu Hua also learned from Kiana☆ that she had practiced the "Blade Mantra" long ago, and had already reached the peak realm.

This led Fu Hua to think again about Fu Lin, who had appeared so suddenly—and disappeared just as mysteriously.