Kiana and the Captain's Bizarre Adventure

Chapter 254 Walter: I have a bad feeling about this.

"Aren't you thinking you've won this bet?"

Kiana: "Isn't that right? How many times have we repeated this, including this one? Miss Kiana, it's time I admitted that my ideals and beliefs are more in line with everyone's expectations. This time, you even went so far as to embody the Star Core Hunter's script, yet you still failed to awaken a single person."

"Do you remember how many times they bowed to you in their dreams?"

"..."

He remained silent in response to Kiana's question, because without exception, everyone who stood before him and opposed him had never agreed with his views.

“I admit that everyone on the Star Train is a person of strong will, but compared to the majority, they are still a minority. It seems impossible for the will of a minority to shake the will of the majority. It seems that I have won again. Miss Kiana should also face reality.”

"You're the one who should be facing reality."

Kiana looked at the question mark and said, her eyes seeming to express pity rather than any other emotion.

“I’ve done things like you carrying all the burdens on your own and making others bear the weight of your burdens before.”

"Oh? And then what happened?" Kiana's words piqued his interest.

"Hehe, well, later on," Kiana laughed, "I got a lesson from my companions, and I slowly began to understand that not everything can be solved by one person alone."

You seem to think that people always have many flaws and need someone to guide them. But I believe it is precisely because of these flaws that people can cooperate and move forward together to create a better future. As I said before, this bet is not a contest between you and me, but a contest between human will and desire. I believe that someone will be able to overcome their inner desires and awaken from your [insert negative thought here]. Otherwise, with my strength, stopping your plan would be far too easy, after all, one of my companions is currently trapped in your [insert negative thought here].”

"...I understand. So the bet will continue, but there's one thing I don't quite understand."

"explain."

"And what was your reason for not letting most of your companions go in together, but instead only taking a few people? Logically speaking, shouldn't having more people be more advantageous for your operation?"

"Haha, this is actually the same reason why I don't use all my power. You should have already discovered that your [illegible] is actually not stable. Once there are too many discordant voices, it may be broken. My purpose is to prove to you that your point of view is wrong and there is no need to invest too many people in it. Only by doing this can you agree with my point of view afterward, right?"

"Have you finished talking?" Huang Quan's voice rang out from behind Kiana.

"Oh, it's Ya... Yomi, have you finished the task I asked you to do?"

"It's mostly done." Huang Quan nodded. "Also, if you're really not used to the name Huang Quan, you can call me by my real name."

Kiana scratched her face and said, "Isn't it because your real name is the same as Mei's? You two already sound very similar, and if you share another name, I'm worried that people won't be able to tell you apart."

"That's true, but your personality and appearance do remind me of some things from the past."

"Oh? Huang Quan has also encountered someone who looks like me?"

“Yes,” Huang Quan recalled.

"Can you tell me about what happened between you two?"

Huang Quan began to carefully recall his remaining memories, but unfortunately he could not recall them completely. He could only vaguely remember that silver glint and that sunny smile.

"I'm sorry, because of this power from nothingness, I can only barely recall some of her appearance today. I have forgotten most of what she experienced, and it is really difficult to piece together a complete story."

"I see. It seems Huang Quan is having a tough time too. Do you need my help to solve your problems?"

“Let’s forget it.” Huang Quan shook his head. “It’s not because I’m greedy for this power, but because the power of nothingness has a certain degree of contagiousness. I don’t want you to suffer from the erosion of this power and become a self-destructor like me just because you want to help me.”

Kiana smiled knowingly after hearing this: "As expected, no matter what kind of Mei she is, her essence will not change!"

"What were you two just saying? What do you mean by saying that no matter which one of me it is, the essence is the same?"

Mei, dressed the same as Yomi, came to their side. Unlike Yomi, Mei did not have the white hairs that had appeared due to the erosion of the void.

"Haha, it's nothing! Since Mei is here, it means the preparations are over?"

Although Mei was a little confused about what Kiana was laughing about, she replied to Kiana first.

"Yes, now we just need to wait for them in the dream to realize the truth."

"So, this will be the last time?"

"That's understandable."

"It seems you've made quite a few preparations in places I'm unaware of. Let's wait and see."

After saying that, he ignored Kiana and the others, focusing solely on protecting his own [illegible characters].

There's something I've wanted to say from the very beginning.

"What is it, Mei? Tell me."

"Why do I have to wear Miss Huang Quan's clothes? Even though we are indeed in the same body, is it really necessary to go to this extent?"

"Is this just my personal quirk?"

"Why is it in a questioning tone..." Mei said weakly.

"Hehe, Miss Mei, you should think about how you're wearing the same clothes as this Miss Huang Quan. To outsiders who don't know the truth, you are her. Especially my old friend, the former leader of Anti-Entropy, what kind of expression will he make after he knows all the truth? Don't you want to see?"

"Alto." Mei turned around to look at the person behind her who was speaking. "So Kiana was corrupted by you, wasn't she? I shouldn't have listened to Kiana in the first place. I should have killed you with Xiaoshi right away."

"This is truly a misunderstanding," Otto quickly protested. "Miss Mei, we've known each other for so many years, you should know my personality. I'm not one to take things lightly, so I naturally wouldn't care about such things. Is it possible that it's due to Miss Kiana's own personality?"

"You mean even though I've known Kiana for so many years, I don't understand her personality as well as you do?"

"I didn't say that, Miss Mei, please don't spread rumors."

Just then, an angry voice came from the other side.

"You think you need us to spread rumors?"

"Oh, isn't this Dr. Tesla? What brings you here?"

"Why are you the only one allowed to come and report, but I'm not?"

"No, no, no, how could that be? I thought you would stay by his side, but I didn't expect Dr. Tesla to like him. Is this considered a child groom?"

"Tong...!" Tesla's face flushed instantly. "You're still as annoying as ever! Hey, couldn't Kiana just take him away? Or rather, why did he have to appear at all!"

"Haha, please forgive me. I've already explained why I let him out before."

"...Do we really have to go against Him? According to Kiana, His strength is far beyond what we should be able to handle, isn't it?"

"That's why I need Alto's wisdom. Or rather, I need the wisdom of Alto, Dr. Einstein, Dr. May, Dr. Möbius, Dr. Vervier, and Dr. Tesla.

“I know everyone else, but aren’t those three people in the back from the previous civilization? Aren’t they still in the Origin Land? Won’t He notice if they use group chat to communicate?”

"Doesn't Dr. Tesla know? Those people from the Origin Land have actually been resurrected."

"Ah? When did it happen?"

"It's probably because Dr. Tesla has been too busy these past few days and hasn't been paying attention to the group chat."

"Well, okay, I've been so busy these past few days that I haven't paid much attention to the group chat, after all..."

"What exactly?"

"No, it's nothing! Speaking of which, now that they've all been resurrected, where are they now?"

"The answer is, it's behind you~?"

Alicia's voice sounded behind Tesla. Tesla turned around and saw Alicia standing not far away with the three people he had just mentioned.

"How is it, Kiana? I'm not late, am I?"

“Of course, Alicia, you’re not late!” Kiana stepped forward and gave Alicia a hug. “But why isn’t Dr. Mebius the one from Paradise?”

Kiana asked, looking at Mebius's older sister figure, since Alicia's personality would definitely prefer Mebius to be resurrected in the form of that young girl.

“There’s nothing I can do about this.” Alicia looked troubled. “Although I did receive the reward of reviving all my companions, their specific appearances were determined by them. I tried to persuade Mebius for a long time, but to no avail. Now I can only hope for the snakes to shed their skin.”

"Don't say things like 'I'm going to die' so casually!" Möbius gritted his teeth. "What's so good about how I looked as a child? If there hadn't been no time for me to grow back to my current form, I wouldn't be a child in Paradise!"

"But you looked so cute like that, and that pink dress I gave you suited you so well. Kiana probably thinks so too, right?"

“Haha, of course,” Kiana laughed.

She didn't mind joking around with Alicia, but she seemed genuinely angry, and spoke up before Mebius could retaliate.

"Alright, Mebius, you know that's just Ellie's personality. You should be used to it by now."

"Tch!" Mebius clicked his tongue. "Fine, I won't hold it against you this time."

"I knew Möbius was the best!"

After saying that, Alicia pressed herself against him. Mebius, naturally, couldn't resist Alicia's enthusiasm and instinctively tried to push her away.

However, Mebius was ultimately just a researcher. Even though she was also a fusion warrior, she was still no match for Alicia. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't push Alicia away.

In the end, Alicia hugged him until she had had enough before letting go. After breaking free of his restraints, Mebius stood there and began to contemplate life.

“Then let’s get down to business,” Mei said. “You are among the scholars of modern civilization, aren’t you?”

Seeing that they had begun to discuss some profound matters, Kiana wisely followed Alicia away from the place. She didn't want to hear any more words that could plunge her into [a state of confusion/despair].

As Alicia walked, she stopped in front of someone. This person had beautiful long red hair and magnificent knight armor that told others of his extraordinary identity.

"Is this armor style from the Pure Beauty Knights?" Kiana asked uncertainly.

“Hmm.” Alicia nodded. “I didn’t expect to see the Pure and Beautiful Knight here.”

"Does seeing the faction that once followed you evoke any feelings in you?"

"It's not that bad, but it's really hard to say that there are no feelings at all."

"You seem to know this person's name?"

"Well, although I no longer wish to be the God of Pure Beauty since I awoke in this universe, I still maintain a close connection with the destiny of Pure Beauty. This also means that I can still sense everyone who walks on the path of Pure Beauty."

"After all, the Star Gods are beings that transcend time. Once you become a Star God, whether in the past, present, or future, you will always be a Star God. Even if you were, you could become Idrila again anytime you want, right?"

"But you also know that I don't want to become her again, at least not now."

"Could you tell me his name?"

"Silverbear, that's his name. He's a very determined pathfinder. He saw her when he was on the verge of death, so he's very persistent in pursuing her. You could say he's spent his whole life searching for the traces of purity and beauty, which is why he's become the most active knight of purity and beauty in the galaxy today. It's just that his methods of promotion are a bit too... radical."

Alicia, who received the information during her journey, was at a loss for words to describe Silver Branch's promotional activities, even though Silver Branch was an upright person and perfectly aligned with the Pure Knights' consistent beliefs and style.

But that's where the problem lies. Silver Branch is too focused on the creed and chivalric code of the Pure Beauty Knights, to the point that his propaganda methods seem more like finding a reason for himself to compete with others at any time rather than promoting the Pure Beauty.

“Is…I see.”

Out of curiosity, Kiana also tried to obtain information about the Silver Branch from the Imaginary Tree, and was subsequently shocked by the unique missionary behavior of this pure and beautiful knight.

"It's about time, I should head back. How about it, Alicia, do you want to come with me to have some fun in the dream world?"

“Sure!” Alicia readily agreed.

"Speaking of which, where's Kevin? May's already here, so logically Kevin shouldn't be absent, right?"

"Well, actually, there was a spatial fluctuation when we arrived, which caused some unexpected problems with our teleportation. Kevin and we were separated. Sue is currently searching for Kevin's location, but the good news is that Kevin has also successfully arrived in this universe, although it will take some time to find his exact location."

"That's it, do you need my help?"

"No need. I have a feeling that Kevin might find his own wonderful experience this time we part ways. Anyway, with his current strength, probably only the Star God in this world can completely kill him. Even if the Envoy wants to run away, he can still escape."

"Too."

Kiana thought for a moment and agreed with Alicia's statement. Then she extended her hand to Alicia and invited her, "So, are you ready to spend an unforgettable experience with me in a beautiful dream?"

"Of course!"

Alicia placed her hand on Kiana's hand in response, and the two disappeared from the spot the next second.