Embracing Power

Aurora scrolled through her phone, eyes widening at the sheer number of posts, videos, and discussions flooding the internet.

"Kiana Kaslana spotted in the real world?!"

"Did Honkai Impact just become reality?"

"Is this a government experiment or an actual anime crossover?"

People were going wild over the mysterious appearance of "Kiana Kaslana." Some believed she was a real entity who had crossed over from fiction. Others theorized that the apocalypse announcement had somehow rewritten reality itself.

Aurora sighed, tossing her phone onto her bed. This is getting out of hand.

She hadn't expected to go viral overnight. She had only stepped outside for a brief moment after her transformation—how had someone caught her on camera so fast?

A smirk played at her lips. Well, at least no one suspects the truth.

Everyone assumed she was Kiana, not Aurora. And as long as they believed that, her real identity was safe.

But that also meant she had to be careful. If people saw "Kiana" again, it would only fuel the rumors. And if the government got involved? That was a headache she really didn't want.

"I need to control how I'm seen."

If she wanted to train, she had to do it discreetly.

Testing the Herrscher's Power

Late that night, Aurora teleported onto the rooftop of an abandoned building, ensuring no one was watching.

With a thought, Void Lances formed in the air around her, humming with raw energy. She launched them at a distant structure, effortlessly piercing through metal like paper.

She exhaled sharply. "I'm actually strong."

A notification flashed before her.

[Template Integration +3%] (13% Total)]

So her system rewarded her for using her powers. That meant she had no limits to how strong she could become.

"This is just the beginning."

The Dungeon Breakthrough

Just as Aurora was reveling in her abilities, her phone buzzed with an emergency alert. She opened it, eyes narrowing at the news.

"Mysterious dungeons have appeared worldwide. They contain hostile entities, but also valuable resources. Authorities advise caution."

The broadcast showed adventurers already entering a massive obsidian tower in the heart of the city. Battles broke out inside—flames clashed against monstrous beasts, swords clanged, and explosions rocked the dungeon's interior.

Aurora's grip tightened.

"So the world is already moving forward."

Checking her system, she found a new quest.

[New Quest Available!]

[Dungeon Challenger]

Enter a dungeon and defeat at least one enemy. Reward: 1x Basic Gacha Ticket.

Aurora's eyes gleamed.

"Looks like it's time for Kiana Kaslana to make her debut."

She teleported away, vanishing into the night—toward her first real battle.