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Chapter 44 - Chapter 44

[After entering the illusion, Sirin changed into a black sailor uniform and arrived at Siegfried's doorstep. "Who are you?"

"What are you doing at our house?"

Siegfried opened the door, eyeing the purple-haired girl warily.

Sirin knew the feather's power was at work—they didn't recognize her. She was ready to destroy this place, to make the world feel pain. Just then, Cecilia, holding a small slice of cake, walked to the door and looked at Siegfried in confusion, wondering if he had drunk too much since he couldn't even recognize his own daughter. "This… this is the feather's power? They… think I'm their daughter?"

Sirin was bewildered by this scene. "Here, Sirin. This is Kiana's birthday cake—I saved a piece just for you~"

Cecilia gently handed the cake to Sirin. Faced with warmth she had never experienced before, Sirin could no longer hold back her tears. All her endless sorrow poured out in her sobs. Cecilia didn't say much, only tenderly stroking the girl's head, giving her the warmest companionship.]

[Qingque]: "Miss Sirin is such a tragic figure… happiness exists only in dreams."

[Sunday]: "That is precisely why Penacony exists—so that all your desired happiness can be found in dreams."

[Gallagher]: "Hey, are you seriously advertising in this kind of video?"

[Sparkle]: "What do you think would happen… if even these beautiful illusions were shattered? What would Sirin do then?"

[March 7th]: "Hey, what are you scheming? That's some dark thinking!"

[Stelle]: "Are you trying to farm a boss here?"

[Sushang]: "Nooo, don't do that kind of thing!"

[Guinaifen]: "Give her a happy ending! Sushang will do anything!"

[March 7th]: "Why do I feel gravity stronger than Mr. Yang's pseudo-black hole right now?"

[In Sirin's room, she lay on the bed, hugging a pillow in deep conflict. What was wrong with her? Why hadn't she killed them? They weren't her parents at all… "Sirin, don't be angry.

Your father just drank too much today."

Cecilia quietly approached the bed and gently embraced Sirin. "Tonight, let Mommy hold you while you sleep."

Who could resist such tenderness? Sirin slowly drifted off to sleep in Cecilia's arms. The next morning— "I… fell asleep?"

"Ever since that lab… I haven't slept properly…"

"Come, Sirin, breakfast is ready~"

Cecilia brought over freshly made breakfast, helped Sirin into new clothes, and prepared to take her shopping. Sirin froze—this was an experience she had never had before. A few days later—

After work, Siegfried carried a giant Honkai plushie, intending to buy a gift for his inexplicably moody daughter. At the store, Siegfried stared at a chocolate bar with Alahato's packaging. "This chocolate looks delicious."

Just then, he felt someone appear behind him. "You…"

"Who are you? I feel like I've seen you before."

"!"

The world seemed to twist around Siegfried, turning illusory and unfamiliar. "Mr. Siegfried, your life is so happy and perfect."

"But for you… is this a nightmare or a dream? Open your eyes—see which side is the reality you must protect."

After Welt spoke, as if rejected by the illusion itself, he vanished. The world quickly returned to normal.]

[March 7th]: "Mr. Yang appears again! This time… is he going to shatter this beautiful illusion?"

[Stelle]: "Mr. Yang… this time, I can't support you."

[Dan Heng]: "For Mr. Yang, he knows this world's beauty is just an illusion."

"In the real world, Valkyries are fighting desperately against endless Honkai beasts. Every second wasted means more casualties outside."

"Mr. Yang's actions are completely justified."

[Elysia]: "But Sirin could have let go of her hatred through love…"

[Mobius]: "Given the current battlefield conditions, we can't afford to gamble on that possibility."

[Herrscher of the Void]: "You… liars! All of it—the affection, the warmth—it was all a lie!"

[Siegfried]: "No, Herrscher of the Void. Cecilia's feelings for you were never fake. They were real."

[Inside the illusion— "Why… did you drag me along too…?"

Siegfried looked utterly defeated as he carried countless shopping bags behind his wife and daughter.

While shopping, Sirin had been quiet at first. But when they passed an ice cream shop and Cecilia handed her one, Sirin took a bite— "Mmm" —and her mood finally brightened. Later, Cecilia took Sirin to a cat café, where adorable creatures soothed her wounded heart. "What a wonderful day"

Cecilia and Sirin strolled leisurely ahead while Siegfifully loaded like a pack mule trailed behind. "Ah! That store over there!"

"Let's try this one! The clothes here look so cute~"

Cecilia pulled Sirin into the newly opened boutique, leaving Siegfried buried under bags outside. Inside, Sirin modeled outfit after outfit for Cecilia. With each change, she grew more cheerful, finally showing the liveliness befitting a girl her age. After picking the prettiest dress, Cecilia moved to hug her—but Sirin panicked. She feared she might truly lose herself in this happiness and forget her vengeance against reality. "W-Wait… no."

Unable to meet Cecilia's gentle gaze, Sirin instinctively stepped back, waving her hands: "N-No hugs. I don't want to be hugged."

"Hehe~ I get it—you're shy, aren't you?"

Cecilia didn't press further.]

[Raiden Mei]: "Losing herself in Mother-in—ahem, Cecilia's endless calls of 'daughter,' huh~?"

[Kiana]: "Heheh, that's Mom for you!"

[March 7th]: "So heartwarming! Now I wanna go shopping too! Stelle, when we get to the Luofu, you have to go with me!"

[Bailu]: "Welcome, welcome! The Luofu's Golden Arcade is a must-see!"

[Scott]: "Sigh… I got transferred to another department. Who knows which lucky punk will take over Golden Arcade's business now."

[Robin]: "Cecilia is such a loving woman. In our world, she might have walked the Path of Harmony."

[Siegfried]: "If only… this were real."

[Honkai Impact Welt]: "Yes… if only it were real."

A world without Honkai—where everyone was alive and happy.

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