Honkai Simulator: I'm Really not Seele!

[Received host's command, simulation started.]

Lunelle confirmed the start of the simulation once more. Having grown accustomed to the process, she only felt a slight dizziness before everything around her shifted.

Closing her eyes and reopening them, she found herself once again in the familiar simulation space.

The immersive simulation screen flickered to life, replaying the same scene that had stopped her countless times before.

[The Cocoon of the End suddenly takes the lead and tries to embrace you...]

But this time, Lunelle harbored a small hope that she might endure the erosion of the Cocoon of the End within the simulation.

The real reason she continued the simulation so persistently was simple—she craved the guaranteed Honkai adaptability.

With the one-to-one conversion rate of Honkai physique, even securing two guaranteed points would significantly boost her strength.

Initially, she had mentally prepared herself for yet another failure, expecting the usual outcome—being obliterated on the spot by the Gift of the End.

However, what she never anticipated was that this simulation would deviate from its predestined course.

[Although impurities still linger in your consciousness and body, your original soul has returned to purity, allowing you to survive the "embrace" of the Cocoon of the End.]

[You have obtained the authority bestowed by the Cocoon of the End: the Authority of Annihilation!]

[Authority of Annihilation (Purple/Exclusive Talent for Simulated Herrschers): A supreme authority over destruction, granted by the Cocoon of the End. It wields a formidable power capable of annihilating and deconstructing all things!]

[Once bound, a Herrscher core corresponding to this authority will be automatically generated within the host's body, forming a Herrscher personality that fulfills the will of the End, shaped by the host's original consciousness.]

"Huh??? I actually survived this time?"

For the first time, Lunelle had evaded the predetermined "plot kill" imposed by the Cocoon of the End. It felt surreal, as if she were dreaming.

After all...

"Wait a second! Back when the old me was here, wasn't this simulation completely different?!"

Having just lost her second brother not long ago, the plot that had repeatedly barred her progress suddenly crumbled before her eyes. Though she could no longer claim to be a seven-foot-tall man...

One thing was clear—

The Cocoon of the End harbored an unrelenting hostility toward males!

So long as she had been one, it would never have allowed her to live, right?

But now that she had miraculously survived, Lunelle, who had previously resigned herself to yet another failure, couldn't help but anticipate what lay ahead.

Before she could dwell on it any longer, however, an urgent system notification popped up, nearly giving her PTSD!

Because—

[Enraged by the Cocoon of the End's lack of moral integrity, the Sea's Consciousness refuses to back down and forcefully descends upon you!]

As the important event message played out, Lunelle—currently in the simulation under the alias "Seele"—had barely survived the baptism of the End, only to immediately face a new wave of "small shocks" from the Sea of Quanta's Will.

"Are you serious?! It's bad enough that the Cocoon of the End keeps tormenting me, but now even the Sea's Consciousness wants a turn? Haven't I suffered enough?!"

Lunelle let out a helpless wail, but before she could process the absurdity of her situation, her consciousness was engulfed once more by the Sea's "gift."

Fortunately, compared to the raw, violent power of the Cocoon of the End, the Quantum Sea's influence was far gentler.

Even so, as the sea's energy coursed through her, Lunelle's mind overloaded, as though it had been completely filled to capacity.

Her thoughts scattered. At this moment, she couldn't even spare the effort to process what was happening.

Because her soul had now completely reverted to a female form, and her alias in this world was "Seele," the Sea's Consciousness regarded her with deep affection.

From Lunelle's perspective, the Sea's Consciousness was far gentler compared to the domineering Cocoon of the End, which indiscriminately bestowed its power upon any girl it liked.

Each time her consciousness neared collapse, the Sea's Consciousness would pause, allowing her a moment to recover before continuing.

It was like a mother feeding her baby daughter, ensuring she had time to digest before offering more.

Under the direct gaze of the Sea's Consciousness, Lunelle sensed that it held no malice toward her.

This stood in stark contrast to the Cocoon of the End, which had forcibly flooded her with power without a second thought.

Rather than overwhelming her, the Sea's Consciousness seemed to be gently guiding her toward unlocking a hidden power within her soul.

To put it simply—

If the Cocoon of the End treated her like a stepmother, then the Sea's Consciousness was like a nurturing mother.

But ultimately, the world Lunelle lived in was dictated by the Honkai's influence, and the Cocoon of the End reigned supreme.

Naturally, the Cocoon of the End—childish and possessive—refused to tolerate the Sea's Consciousness "stealing" away its favorite toy!

So before Lunelle could fully absorb the Sea's gift, her connection with the Sea's Consciousness was abruptly severed by the domineering power of the End.

The simulator, ever faithful, recorded the unfolding battle between the two entities.

[The Sea's Consciousness attempts to forcibly awaken the original authority within your soul that resonates with the Sea of Quanta!]

[The Cocoon of the End, unable to tolerate its precious little darling being "stolen," complains to its direct superior, the Imaginary Tree. Recognizing the Sea's Consciousness as an intruder, the Imaginary Tree instinctively enforces its home-field advantage, forcibly severing the connection between you and the Sea!]

[Your connection to the Sea's Consciousness has been temporarily blocked. However, your brief contact with it has still unlocked a portion of the special power buried within your original consciousness.]

[You have awakened the latent authority within your soul: Creation (Residual).]

[Authority of Creation (Remnant) (Purple/Exclusive Simulation Talent): A special authority guided by the Sea's Consciousness, originating from the depths of your soul! Grants a unique ability to control and even shape life itself.]

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T/N: I don't know if the authority is technically Death instead of annihilation, same with Life and creation cause I don't know the lore that well, but in the future if its clarified i'll fix it.