After returning to the Hyperion, Tesla saw the "new member" they brought back and couldn't help but complain, "I'm saying, stray cats and dogs are one thing, but I've never heard of anyone picking up a Honkai beast and bringing it home?"
"First a cybernetic human, then a refugee little girl, and now you've brought back a Judgment-class Honkai beast. I guess next time, are you going to bring a World Serpent officer to the party?"
After Mei settled Kiana down, she came alone to Tesla, obediently accepting the scolding.
After finishing her complaint, Tesla changed the subject, and her tone became serious.
"Alright, let's talk business. There's news from the Anti-Entropy headquarters, it's about Kiana's treatment."
Raiden Mei hurriedly asked, "Did you find a way to save Kiana?"
Tesla was silent for a moment, then said, "Come with me to the conference room. Dr. Einstein wants to explain the situation to you personally."
When they arrived at the conference room, Einstein's holographic projection was standing not far away.
Raiden Mei got straight to the point, "Dr. Einstein, you wanted to see me? Is it about Kiana...?"
Einstein shook her head, "Mei, I'm sorry. After discussion, the headquarters currently has no effective treatment plan..."
After hearing Einstein's words, Raiden Mei's face instantly turned pale.
"How could this happen... Why..."
Raiden Mei's expression instantly turned pale. "Dr. Einstein, please... try to think of something, I'll do anything, as long as I can buy her a little more time..."
"....."
What answered her was still Einstein's silence.
Just then, the ship's internal communication inconveniently rang, breaking the silence in the room. Tesla's voice followed.
[Mei, someone's looking for you outside. It's that refugee girl... she's asking for you, go see what she wants?]
Raiden Mei powerlessly nodded, "Got it..."
Raiden Mei was momentarily dazed, then nodded, "Got it, I'll go now."
After walking out of the ship, Raiden Mei saw Kong standing not far away, holding a bag in her hand, with a faint smile on her face.
"Mei, I came to say goodbye."
Kong said softly, "Teacher is getting ready to take us away from Nagazora. Before leaving, I wanted to say goodbye to you."
Raiden Mei forced a small smile, "Then I wish you a safe journey."
Kong nodded, "Thank you, Mei. Oh right, is Kiana alright?"
At the mention of Kiana, Raiden Mei's eyes dimmed for a moment, but she quickly adjusted her emotions, "She... she's okay, resting."
Kong seemed to notice Mei's low mood but didn't ask further. She just smiled and handed the bag to Mei.
"Mei, thank you for taking care of me all this time."
Raiden Mei took the bag and opened it, inside was a sunshine doll.
"I made this myself. Every day I've been wishing on it to leave Nagazora, and I didn't expect that day to actually come. So I want to give it to you, hoping Mei's wish can come true too."
Looking at the Sunshine doll in her hands, Raiden Mei felt the girl's sincerity. She suddenly felt a little undeserving.
"Well then... I won't bother you anymore. Goodbye, Mei," Kong said with a smile.
Watching the girl's departing figure, Raiden Mei quickly stepped forward, "Wait, the city is very dangerous... Let me walk you back. Let's walk a bit together..."
The two walked side by side, and Kong cheerfully started talking about their life plans after leaving Nagazora.
As Raiden Mei listened to Kong's excited talk about the future, a smile gradually appeared on her face as well.
The two of them walked and talked, and unknowingly arrived back at the "Nest."
Kong stood at the door, hesitated for a moment, then spoke up, "Mei, you look a bit unhappy... Did you fight with Kiana?"
Raiden Mei was stunned for a second, then shook her head, "We didn't fight, it's just... a small problem. Don't worry, I can handle it."
After hearing Mei's words, Kong sighed in relief. "If Kiana's unhappy, then make her some curry! Mei's curry will definitely make her smile!"
Raiden Mei smiled, "Thank you, I'll try."
Just then, Raven walked out of the house and said to Kong, "Kong, it's time to pack. We're leaving soon."
Kong nodded, turned around and waved at Raiden Mei. Raiden Mei also waved, watching Kong run back into the house.
After Kong left, Raiden Mei got straight to the point and said to Raven, "Raven, Kiana's condition is getting worse, and Anti-Entropy has no way. Your World Serpent... do you have any way to save her?"
After hearing Raiden Mei's words, Raven revealed an amused expression.
"Didn't someone once swear up and down they'd never be involved with World Serpent... So? Now that you need our help, why aren't you saying that anymore?"
Raiden Mei didn't refute Raven's words. At this moment, all she could think of was saving Kiana, no other thoughts remained.
Just like she said, she was willing to do anything for Kiana, so of course she wouldn't care about sarcastic words.
Seeing Mei silent, Raven felt bored, shrugged, and said, "World Serpent of course has a way to save that girl..."
"What method!" Raiden Mei asked urgently.
"Don't be in such a hurry~ Raiden Mei," Raven said with a smile. "Everything comes with a price. Are you ready to bear that price?"
Raiden Mei nodded without hesitation, "As long as I can save her, I'll do anything."
Raven was silent for a moment, then said, "Two hours later, the Lord of World Serpent will be waiting for you here. At that time, he'll tell you what to do."
After speaking, Raven turned and left, leaving Raiden Mei alone in the wind, lost in thought.
———
[Holy hell spicy!]
[Mei's probably going to join World Serpent]
[Guessing the next plot is Mei defecting from St. Freya, then Kiana and the others going to bring her back]
[Got the same vibe as Sasuke Retrieval Arc]
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[In the Video.]
Tesla and Einstein found Kiana.
Kiana was sitting by the bed. Although she had a smile on her face, her gaze was deeper than usual.
"Kiana, we have something we want to talk to you about," Einstein spoke up.
Kiana nodded, "I know what you want to say... I'm clear about my own condition..."
———
[Kiana already knows huh]
[Crying, turns out all of that earlier was just Kiana pretending for Mei]
[Sigh, this is breaking me]
[@miHoYo writers, can you give us some fired-up plot from now on?]
———
[Back to the Video.]
Tesla and Einstein exchanged glances, clearly surprised.
Kiana continued, "To make Mei feel at ease, I'll accept any arrangement you make. But before that... I must first resolve the crisis facing Nagazora."
Recalling everything she saw earlier in Nagazora, Kiana's gaze turned solemn.
"The current situation in Nagazora is very wrong. If we leave it alone, the consequences will be unimaginable."
Einstein nodded, "You're right. Regarding the Nagazora problem, once the Hyperion arrives, Anti-Entropy will start taking action."
But Kiana had a different opinion. "Doctor... Actually, I have another way to stop this disaster, just like back in Sky City..."
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