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[scene: near the desolate city]

Lying in the shade cast by a huge rock, Hua was casually humming a familiar tune with her eyes closed. She needed to unwind - a few hours ago, she fought the strongest war there is, and she had a blast. Also, she got what she came for.

Hua(?):...We stop now?

Kevin: Hmm, that's good enough for me.

Kevin sheathed his blade.

Hua(?): What do you think of my Kei: Sailing Eagle? Didn't expect me to counter your Judgment of Shamash with this, huh?

Kevin: I don't remember such a move in the Kei techniques.

Hua(?): Oh, it's my new invention. Sounds cool right? I saw a lot of opportunities when we fought, but you certainly didn't make it easy for me to get the upper hand.

Kevin: You want another fight?

Hua(?): Nah, I'm not that obsessive. It's over. Now you know it's really me here, right?

Kevin:...

Kevin lifted his right hand and put it near his heart, while gazing into the heavens up above - nothing there.

Hua(?): Huh?

Kevin:...Yes, you're here.

He extended his hand and opened his palm - a Fenghuang Down rested upon it.

Kevin: I'm returning this to you, Hua.

Kevin said in a soft and low voice. The plume slowly drifted towards Hua and she grasped instantly.

Hua(?): Ha, I didn't even say I came for this. You surely know me. Thanks.

Kevin: Where are you going?

Hua(?): Don't know. Don't care. I'm not in any hurry. I'll figure out my next step after I know more about myself. I gotta return a few favours, and collect a few debts. And there!s Honkai to deal with... I'll get to them one by one. Maybe we'll be able to fight side by side once again someday, my old friend.

Kevin seemed to find it amusing.

Kevin: Will you join the World Serpent?

Hua(?): That's a big no. Ah, I don't even remember when you came back. After Otto...

Hua signaled a headshot with her hand.

Hua(?): Boom! And then I couldn't remember anything at all.

Kevin:...The feather I just gave you can help you remember.

Hua(?): Yeah, I'm counting on it. Join you? I don't thinks so. I'd hate to run errands for you. Maybe I should have my own organisation. Oh, wait, seems like I once established something called Taixuan School before. Is it still alive?...Can't remember. I need to search my memories.

Kevin: Fine. There are a few people on my side who don't see eye to eye with you.

Hua(?): Heh.

Hua waved Kevin goodbye and left.

Hua(?): Try to stay alive before you wipe out Honkai, my old friend. Oh, one more thing: it was Otto who led me here. I heard you two are allies now? Don't believe a word he says. He didn't send me here just to say a friendly hello.

Kevin: I know.

Hua finished her flashback of her encounter with Kevin, before she left.

Hua(?): Otto wants a nasty fight between Kevin that can benefit from.

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