To create Honkai Impact 3rd in a world where Kallen exists.

But... she might not be good at this. Among all the Herrschers, her Herrscher abilities were very weak. After thinking it over, she gave up.

She didn't want to be the one holding everyone back, and she wasn't particularly enthusiastic about fighting...

Let it go.

"Natasha really has a wicked mind, lying to Susana... Aren't you the one who knows whether you've been stabbed or not?"

Su Luo smiled.

"Hehe—, that doesn't mean it's a sure thing. What if it's just a feint?"

Raven said nonchalantly, waving his hand apologetically.

He ignored Susana's reproachful look.

Chapter 34 A Thousand Tribulations' Friend (Add 12/24)

In search of the raven's trail, Mei ventured deeper into the Land of the Past to continue her exploration.

Fortunately, we found many of her arrows along the way, perhaps accompanied by the lingering echoes of +3 and +3, as if the rolling figures still existed before us, proving the hardships she had endured in her battles.

Before each door, guided by red sword feathers, the journey was almost entirely smooth.

I also saw a fluffy ball and some fur, which looked like a cat toy.

Unfortunately, even after reaching the very end, they still couldn't find her.

But Mei couldn't find any other way out for the time being, so she had to return empty-handed.

Then, I heard this sound...

"Hey, hey, hey, one, two, three, hey, hey, hey, one, two, three..."

Alicia's voice echoed in the hall, sounding like a human voice, yet also slightly altered, as if it were being amplified.

Very easily, or rather, because the other party was completely aboveboard, Alicia, a slight smile playing on her lips, strolled back and forth in the hall, carrying a small pink megaphone.

Upon seeing Mei, she immediately rushed over with delight, and the message from the loudspeaker began to play.

"Hey! Mei, you're back!"

"Mei-san, the one who beat Mebius to a pulp, is back~!"

"...What are you doing? And what's that loudspeaker again...?"

Mei hesitated for a moment, then pointed to the object in the other person's hand.

So she really doesn't get along with Mebius? Or... is she trying to drag me into this?

"I got this from Phyllis, and it cost me three crystal flowers."

Ellie glanced at the megaphone in her hand, then proudly displayed it to Mei, showing her every nook and cranny.

"Durable, clear sound quality, and super sweet voice—it's the perfect product to promote our powerful and adorable Mei, isn't it?"

She smiled, leaving Mei unsure how to respond.

She just felt that... there was a reason why Mebius didn't like Alicia; everyone has their own reasons, and she probably did too.

"Look, it even has a recording function! Just press here and it will play automatically—"

But Airi didn't stop; she continued showing Mei her little treasure, which was her proud exhibit.

Although it wasn't as fully functional as the ones Velvet made, it was cute; although it wasn't as powerful as the ones Mebius made, it suited her perfectly; although it wasn't as artistic as Eden's collection, she really liked it.

Unfortunately, not everyone likes what they like.

"Ah...I really want to touch her horns...I care about it so much, I care about it so much!"

A tremendous sound came from inside. A hint of embarrassment visibly appeared on Alicia's face. Why did she have to show that line?

"..."

Mei remained silent for a long while, then her eyes narrowed slightly.

"Ah... this, um... oh right, look, it also has a recording function. Just press here and it will play back automatically—"

In a crude manner, Alicia tried to change the subject, choosing to rewind time and pretend nothing happened, repeating her previous statement.

But his eyes remained unfocused, and he dared not face Mei.

Sigh, I wonder what Mei thinks of her~ Could I... let her touch her?

"Hmm?...How do you even use this stuff? You know what canned food is? Never mind, I'll just leave it aside for now. Maybe someone will want it."

The voice from the loudspeaker said, and in order to truly change the subject,

Alicia got down to business and recommended that Mei go to Patofilis, saying that although she wasn't very good at fighting, her intelligence-gathering ability was top-notch, and that she might have a way to find Raven quickly.

...

"Oh right, speaking of which... where's my little megaphone?"

After being reminded by the game, Alicia suddenly remembered that she had traded a very cute horn with Paddo.

As for the horn-touching incident in the game...

What connection does Ellie from the game have with her in real life? She would never do that!

"……Um."

Kosmo pursed his lips and unconsciously moved away from Alicia, as he thought of some unpleasant things.

"Kosmo...the color he fears?"

Greta tilted her head, not understanding what was so scary about this place, and why she should hide.

"Uh... those are all things in the memory, they should all be gone, right? I collected so many exhibits... sigh."

Pado said with some regret.

My collection of many years has been destroyed in an instant, and so are the crystal flowers at Sister Ellie's place... They were so shiny and beautiful.

"It's just a loudspeaker. Why don't you just have Vivi make one for you? She's been so busy lately, she needs a little something to relax with."

Mebius said casually, as for herself... well, didn't she see what was being played on that little loudspeaker?

This guy... he really dares to record it, and then he posts it everywhere!

Mebius glanced coldly at Alicia, feeling somewhat displeased.

...

In the villa

"Horns? What? Horns—, Mei, you mustn't be fooled by bad women! How could you let someone touch your horns?"

Kiana reminded her in a loud and boisterous manner.

I never expected Alicia to have such a fetish. Luckily, the game alerted me in time. No, I still need to keep a close eye on Mei's movements.

"Uh... Kiana, that's just part of the game's storyline—no need to make a fuss about it."

Mei said helplessly.

According to her later voiceover, it seems... the other party did indeed succeed.

Inexplicably feeling guilty.

Hopefully Kiana won't see that part? It seems unlikely. Besides, what's there to be curious about? She doesn't understand either.

"We must be on high alert! We need to supervise with the highest level of treatment... I haven't had enough of it yet!"

Kiana said seriously, her voice trailing off.

Seele, Bronya, and Fu Hua couldn't help but glance at the two girls with strange looks, wondering what girls were secretly doing in their rooms every day.

...

Turning her head, Mei discovered that Senju was right beside her; he seemed to know what had happened as well.

Interesting, very interesting. Is this Herrscher going to confront her?

Qianjie looked at her, scrutinized her, and imagined their battle...

The battle situation is not important; the more brutal the battle, the better!

"Haven't you always wanted to see the dark side of the Flame-Chasing Moth? Soon your wish will come true... Hahaha—"

"If I remember correctly, you never liked talking about that place before, why this time...?"

Mei was confused; she didn't understand why Qianjie had suddenly become so interested.

"Haha... that darkness may be worthless, but at least there... I still have a friend there."

"Now that she's gone, the thought of us seeing each other again makes every nerve in my body tremble with excitement, Herrscher."

"You have friends like that too, right? Hmm?"

"...You have friends? To be honest, that's hard to believe."

"Hmph, you think I'm a freak... a beast? Aponia won't mind, she's the same kind of person as me, no, she's crazier and more twisted than me."

“If I’m a freak, then she’s an anomaly. Otherwise, who would make the deepest part of the place their home?”

Qianjie grunted and said mockingly.

I don't know if they were mocking him or that so-called friend.

“Aponia...I’ve heard that name before, a powerful psycho-sensory fusion warrior, right?”

"Yes, the psychopathic type, a disgusting type. That's why I had to wait so long. But this is the only one... I'm willing to be patient."

“One day, I will tear her apart, piece by piece... those hands that everyone envies, I will throw them into the blood of Aponia, and watch them be completely stained a dirty red.”

Upon hearing Qianjie's words, Mei fell silent.

If her memory hadn't become confused just now—

"...You just said she's your friend?"

Mei checked it again.

"Yes, what's wrong?"

"Let me confirm this first. Although I've been here for a while, Qianjie... you've never considered me a friend, have you?"