N-A-A Page 888
Page 888
"Otherwise, why would Kiana and the others believe time and again that the world will eventually become a better place?"
"Since the confrontation with the Stigmata Project is a battle between humanity's [self] and [abstraction]..."
"Therefore, this battle, which will determine the fate of all mankind, should be fought by all mankind together!"
……
This scene instantly elevated the theme of the entire final chapter.
If we say that the world is saved solely by the main characters, then that certainly fits the theme that Honkai Impact 26rd has always been—
A beautiful girl saves the world, right?
But that would make it seem like... the main characters are acting as babysitters for all of humanity.
Although the theme is quite positive and uplifting, it is ultimately too hollow, and all of humanity in the world has become a tool to drive the plot.
And now.
The story takes several turns, and in the end, it is discovered that saving the world and humanity is not the responsibility of the main characters.
They need humanity's cooperation and enlightenment before they can truly save humanity.
This is an exploration and excavation of human nature, which is worthy of deep thought.
Just like the final chapter of Ultraman Tiga, humanity cannot always expect Ultraman to save them.
Because often, even heroes cannot save those who have already given up hope.
Of course, there are no tokusatsu dramas in this world, so players only feel that this chapter's story is awesome.
Are you sure this is the depth the story should have in 12+?
Although Honkai Impact 3rd is marketed as a 12+ game, after the "Eternal Flame" chapter, players no longer felt that the story was one that children could understand.
In comparison, the story of Genshin Impact is more like 12+.
……
in the game.
Theresa then transformed into a life mentor, entering dreams to awaken those who were immersed in them.
Seeing this, many players couldn't help but start thinking.
Isn't the protagonist group's approach too idealistic?
Putting yourself in their shoes, if the Stigmata Project were to occur in reality, you probably wouldn't want to wake up from that carefree dream.
At least... a large majority of people probably wouldn't want to leave that dream of "happiness," right?
very good!
Once players had this idea, they became curious about how Theresa would do it.
The perspective is divided into three parts.
Children, adults, and the elderly.
Children are the easiest to handle.
If you give them a fantasy or a goal, they will naturally start to imagine and discuss it.
As the scope of the discussion expands, the children themselves will discover the miracle of change and influence others who are connected with this dream.
"The first step to becoming an adventurer is to wake up from your own dream."
Everyone dreams, and in the world of dreams, we can imagine all sorts of things.
"But... that's not enough, because compared to what we can dream about now, there are many more interesting things hidden in this world that we can't even imagine!"
"Your hidden creativity and imagination... can depict a future that no one has ever seen before, and your passion will make your dreams soar higher and higher."
……
Theresa used children's imaginations to let them fantasize about things beyond the dream.
Sure enough, the naive little kid immediately understood.
They planned to draw a spaceship even more amazing than the one in the book, then build it themselves and fly it into the sky.
Then, the children started chattering excitedly.
It looks like everything is going very smoothly.
Theresa was immediately filled with confidence.
Although this is only a small first step, there is no doubt that change has quietly taken place.
But that's all she can do.
After that, she moved on to the next dream without stopping.
During this time, she met Seele, who came to help her.
Because of Seele's ability to perceive the world bubble, it also has a certain effect on dream aggregates.
Therefore, Theresa and Seele went to the next dream together.
This time, the two encountered an emotionally agitated adult woman.
Before they even started trying to persuade them, the woman started yelling and telling them to get out.
This scene angered Hei Xi, who bluntly told them that this was a dream, not reality, and that they were there to help the woman escape the dream.
After hearing Hei Xi'er's words, the woman paused for a moment, then scoffed and asked, "Why?"
"Even if what you're saying is true, why... is it absolutely necessary for you to wake up?"
"Reality is already so painful, why take away my right to dream as well?"
……
As expected, this step wasn't so easy...
Adult life is ultimately not as wonderful as that of children.
Reality is full of helplessness and injustice; the pain is suffocating; and no amount of effort can change the situation...
Faced with such a life, people will subconsciously want to escape, give up thinking, numb their minds, and hide in their own world.
Just like this woman... even in this dream, there is no beauty she once longed for.
Because in reality, they no longer dream.
……
Countless players began to get curious.
What should Theresa do when faced with someone so full of despair about life?
"..."
Theresa fell into a long silence.
Facing this woman, she was reminded of her past self.
At that time, she had just been trained by Otto as A-310.
As an artificial human, she is unable to integrate into other groups and can only live numbly.
Until she met Cecilia.
The other party told her at that time—
The more a person suppresses themselves, the more they yearn for beauty deep down. It is precisely because of the gap between their desires and their unfulfilled desires that they temporarily lose the courage to move forward.
All they need is a trigger—perhaps a touching story, perhaps a melodious piece of music, perhaps a game that resonates with them…
……
She said that everyone is actually much braver than they imagine, capable of facing life's unpleasant realities and creating new possibilities.
Theresa said a lot.
But the woman sneered, "After talking so much about your own affairs, what do you... know about me?"
Theresa nodded: "You're right, the person who understands you best is yourself."
"You remember everything you once longed for, the dreams you pursued, and the feelings you had back then. That's the source of your courage, the driving force behind your progress, and it's your heart."
"Staying here won't satisfy you; it's just a pointless waste of time. You should give your heart another chance, shouldn't you?"
……
After saying that, Theresa took Seele's hand and left.
This puzzled Seele.
Is it just a matter of talking to that woman and that's it? But she didn't seem to react at all...
Theresa sighed at this.
"We can't change a person's habits through preaching, but those thoughts I just had undoubtedly had a psychological impact on her."
"For an adult, these changes are enough."
and……