Honkai Impact: Starting from Wandering with Kiana

This is an animal's survival instinct; overfeeding it under the guise of protection will only harm it. Look, with the meager food available at the shelter, this kitten has become much thinner than when we first saw it…”

"So, according to your plan, are we just going to stand by and watch it fend for itself in this damned world?!"

"That's not what I meant. It's just that we can't even support ourselves anymore. Forcing it to stay wouldn't be good for either of us."

“Yes…but we both know what’s going on around here. Maybe she could have survived alone before, but judging from the increasing number of Honkai creatures lately…”

Emisha stared coldly at Jiu Xiao, then snatched the kitten from Jiu Xiao's hands and held it in her arms.

"As a medical worker, I have an obligation to ensure the safety of any life that needs saving."

"Whatever you want, but is there really enough food for everyone?"

"...Don't worry about it, I'll figure out how to get the food."

"Alright, you can come to me if you need more food in the future."

Jiuxiao took the food he had originally intended to leave for Jiuxiao at Penglai Temple and stuffed it into Amisa's pocket.

"…Um."

Emisa nodded, picked up the cat, and left. It was getting dark, and the others were gradually returning to base. Emisa needed to hide the kitten before they discovered it.

Watching the departing Amisa, Penglai Temple Nine Heavens murmured to himself.

"Is this really Emisa? I wonder if she can take good care of the kittens..."

Jiuxiao patted Penglai Temple Jiuxiao's head and said to her with a smile.

"Anyway, it can't be a fake Emisha. Instead of worrying about Emisha and the others, you should worry about yourself first. You probably finished your rations for lunch today, and I just gave all my rations to Emisha, so you'll be fine tonight..."

"Ah this..."

Penglaiji Jiuxiao patted his little belly with a troubled expression, then smiled happily.

"Actually, I'm on a diet, so missing a meal won't bother me. Compared to that, that portion of food should last the cat a long time~"

Chapter 262 Although I wanted to refute you, looking at your dark circles, all I can say is please take care.

"Ugh...this guy is disgusting..."

With a look of disgust, Penglaiji Jiuxiao pulled his greatsword from the insect-shaped newborn. Then he took out an extraction tube, inserted it into the corpse of the Honkai Bug, and extracted the useful materials from it.

“I think so too. We should really let Iselin collect the samples herself…”

Jiuxiao also wiped his hands in disgust. Although he had killed them with stones, he still felt nauseous just from the smell of the liquid from the newborn insect species in the air.

New species are those newly born types of Honkai creatures. They are often stronger than ordinary species in all aspects and also have special racial abilities.

For example, the insect-type new species that Jiu Xiao and the other two are currently dealing with are the large number of Honkai creatures that appeared in the "Return to Home" operation not long ago.

Himeko and the others reported the situation near Changkong City to Bronya, who then compiled the information and informed the family of the Firemoth.

As the Honkai ravages the land, the rate at which new species are emerging is accelerating. The Grey Moth discovered several new species during this patrol, including insect species that it had never encountered before.

In other words, this new insect-type species was born in an area near the base.

Because the new insectoid species displayed their terrifying racial ability as soon as they appeared—mutation and splitting, devouring other Honkai creatures and then splitting and regenerating.

Based on the corpses recovered at the time, Iselin speculated that these new species were quite different from other organisms. They had very obvious insect characteristics and the ability to fly, and their wing structure was also a very rare type.

Based on the way they gathered to attack, they were a chaotic group attracted by the noise of the Hyperion's return and launched an indiscriminate attack.

Although Iselin could not pinpoint the exact location of their stronghold, it was certain that they shared some similarities with other social insects, meaning that the number of their strongholds was at least several dozen times the scale of their previous attacks.

Furthermore, based on the autopsy studies of the corpses, Iserlyn believed that these attacking forces were more like "worker bees," and that there was very likely a powerful queen bee in their base.

It's said that after she finished speaking, Iserly was so terrified by her research findings that she hid under a cabinet, shouting, "We're doomed...we're doomed...we're going to die..."

If Bronya and Seele hadn't forcibly dragged her out from under the table, Iserlyn might have stayed hidden there all day.

Well, according to most people's speculation, Iselin may just want to take the opportunity to relax and rest, because her research on the new insect-type species has kept her awake for several days.

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Jiu Xiao slapped Iselin on the table in front of her, waking her up from her sleep as she was still fiddling with reagents and conducting experiments.

"The lab report... is going to be delayed...!"

Upon waking, Iselin cried out in a panic, then made a mess of the lab table in her haste.

Once Iselin was fully awake and saw the horrific scene on the lab table, she fainted.

"Iserline!"

Penglai Temple Jiuxiao hurriedly went to help Iselin up, but after feeling Iselin's steady breathing, he let go of her and left her lying on the ground.

"Are you really that cold-hearted?"

"She was too tired and fell asleep."

"No, what I mean is... even if she's asleep, you can't just leave her on the floor..."

"But she's so exhausted, I can't just move her and disturb her sleep..."

"Too…"

Jiu Xiao thought for a moment, then took a blanket from Iselin's bed and draped it over her. Although the floor was cold, this should keep her from catching a cold!

However, looking at the blanket on Iselin's body, Houraiji Kyushou scratched his head, as if he had thought of something.

"Wait a minute, brother, where did you get your blanket?"

"Iselin's room, her bedroom is right there, isn't it? The work desk is outside, and the bedroom is inside, separated by a curtain. Iselin, really, I'm going to cry, even so, she hasn't taken a moment to slack off and rest."

"Uh... I think we should take her to bed."

Jiuxiao rolled his eyes at Penglai Temple Jiuxiao, saying, "You were the one who said you wouldn't move, and now you're the one who wants to move."

However, just as the two were about to move Iselin, Iselin woke up with dark circles under her eyes.

Iselin's eyes, which were swirling with a blur of sweat, were now just like her onion-shaped glasses, making her look completely dazed.

"Oh...it's you guys back. Did you bring back the sample materials?"

"Here you go, I've collected a lot. This slime is disgusting, I'm definitely going to take a good shower when I get back."

"Alright... I'll get to work now."

Iselin took the sample, stood up unsteadily, and began analyzing it while leaning on the workbench.

Seeing Iselin's half-dead state, Jiuxiao hesitated, wondering if he should let her rest first.

However, even before Jiuxiao spoke, Iselin could see their concerns and spoke up.

"It's alright. Before the Great Collapse, I was an executive officer and a researcher in the Anti-Entropy organization. Back then, it was common to work for days and nights without sleep to tackle key projects."

Although the current conditions are not as good as before, and it often takes more time and energy, it is for our big family... and it can be considered my atonement.

After all, no matter how we explain it, our Anti-Entropy organization bears at least 80% of the responsibility for the cause of that cataclysmic collapse…

Jiuxiao and Penglai Temple Jiuxiao could not be of much help if they stayed here. After telling Iselin that she should take care to rest no matter what, they left the engineering department.

On the way to the bathroom, Penglaiji Jiuxiao skipped and hopped happily the whole way. Although she had lost her memory, what girl wouldn't want to take a nice, hot bath?

And that was it. The entire Broken Firemoth was only home to one male, Nine Heavens, and Bronya had only managed to dig a hot spring using the all-powerful Heavy Bunny.

On the other side of the wall was the hot spring bathhouse where the Moth-Chasing Girls laughed and joked.

On this side of the wall, Jiu Xiao stood in the simple, dilapidated single toilet, holding a bucket of water.

"Damn, what kind of garbage is this preferential treatment?"

Chapter 263 Freed from the restraint of bandages… Wow, that’s huge!

Today, Jiuxiao awoke once again to the noise that echoed throughout the base. As expected, Iserline was likely adjusting and modifying the Hyperion's power reactor again.

After checking the time and estimating Emisha's walking speed, Jiu Xiao figured he'd hear Emisha's angry shouts coming from the engineering department in a little while.

I suddenly realized that Iserline is so busy...

On one hand, she is responsible for the sample analysis and research of the new insectoid species, on the other hand, she is responsible for repairing the gate that was destroyed by Himeko's cannon, and she also has to modify and maintain the Hyperion. She also has to modify and upgrade the soldiers' weapons from time to time, and she is also responsible for the daily maintenance of the base and the repair of the robots.

Unfortunately, these were all thankless tasks. Although it was said that the capable should do more, all for the sake of the family, Jiu Xiao always felt that it was not right to exploit Iselin like this.

It's decided. From now on, I'll go back to my own world and let Iselin have a proper vacation!

As for Iselin in this world… Jiuxiao could only shrug and wish her a few more years of perseverance, and that she wouldn't suddenly die halfway through.

Everyone says that if you master math, physics, and chemistry, you can go anywhere in the world without fear. But if you're too good at them, you'll end up like Iselin—someone who knows everything, so only she can do it…

Jiu Xiao yawned, walked outside, and brought the food distributed by the base every day into the house.

As soon as the food was placed on the table, Penglaiji Jiuxiao opened his eyes.

The girl pulled the blanket up to cover her body, but then thought it was unnecessary.