Regarding the question of whether one thousand lives are enough to beat Honkai Impact 3rd.

The bustling crowds added a touch of vitality to the store, and the various goods reflected in pairs of clear eyes shone with a unique luster.

The girls strolled through these shops, their slightly quickened steps, the upturned corners of their lips, and their skirts swaying in the wind all appearing bizarre and surreal under the displaced sunlight.

Because no one would have imagined that most of these girls wouldn't live past thirty, and that a single mistake during a school mission could mean their permanent farewell to this world.

They should have been like a lifeless lake, but the concepts and atmosphere created by the entire academy brought out ripples that kept spreading outwards.

Unlike other students, Fu Hua did not feel attached to the prosperity of this place, or rather, compared to the cities outside, St. Freya Academy did not seem to be particularly appealing.

What students truly remember is this warm feeling that is always present in their hearts.

That feeling is like someone firmly saying in your ear:

"Don't be afraid, I'm here."

St. Freya Academy is always behind you; the headmaster here cares about your life even more than you do yourself.

Then what reason do you have to continue to be afraid of the so-called future?

"Did you hear that? There was a rumor circulating at the academy a while ago."

"There was a witch with strange ears squatting in front of the flower shop, but as soon as someone spoke to her, she vanished like a bubble."

"Is it the armor's time-space fracture system?"

"...It shouldn't seem like it?"

"Well, anyway, quite a few people saw that strange person after that."

"But no one has seen it recently."

The students' conversation stopped abruptly upon seeing Fu Hua; they greeted her cheerfully.

"Lord Fu Hua, didn't you practice your boxing with Xiao Su today?"

Upon hearing this, Fu Hua frowned in confusion, then found it amusing. The corners of her lips unconsciously turned up, and she stopped in her tracks without realizing it.

She asked:

"Xiao Su? Do you mean Su Qing'an? I have something to take care of today, I need to go to the principal's office."

"By the way? Why do you call him... Xiao Su?"

Fu Hua softly uttered the endearing nickname, pausing slightly with a hint of quirky laughter in her voice.

The girl's rigid expression softened, and her eyes behind her glasses sparkled.

The student answered:

"Hmm, I forgot. Everyone calls him that, so I just followed suit. Besides, Xiao Su usually has a serious face, so calling him that makes it feel much more friendly and cute."

Another girl quickly raised her hand to speak:

"I know I know."

“Someone saw Bronya call him that in a coffee shop last time, and that’s how it got around.”

"Does Lady Fu Hua not like this title? (?oωo?)?"

Simply put, this is another strange image that Kiana unintentionally created for Su Qing'an.

Fu Hua nodded and said:

"Is that so?"

It's not that I dislike it.

The girl hesitated for a moment, imagining the person having their head rubbed by her; their obedient appearance seemed quite fitting for the title.

She smiled confidently:

"Yeah, calling her Xiao Su is really cute."

"Well, I have to go now."

"See you next time, Lin Xinchan and Lilith."

After stating the names of the two students, Fu Hua continued walking towards the principal's office.

Only two girls, who were very happy to have their names remembered, were left hugging and sticking to each other.

Five minutes later.

The principal's office.

Perhaps because Fu Hua is very polite and always knocks on the door, Theresa showed no sign of panic this time.

"Principal Theresa, is there something important that you summoned me here for?"

In response to the girl's question, Theresa smiled warmly and said:

"Fu Hua, you've been on a lot of missions lately, haven't you?"

"You have done an excellent job in all the tasks, big and small, that have been assigned by headquarters or by the branch itself over the past six months."

Fu Hua responded matter-of-factly:

"It's what I should do."

Theresa looked at the solemn and serious girl in front of her with satisfaction, as if she were looking at a pillar of the nation. If Fu Hua were not there, the mission completion rate of St. Freya Academy would hardly be able to convince the other branches.

As a result, she received far less criticism and gossip behind her back. Although Theresa herself didn't care about these things, she was still very happy about Fu Hua's excellence.

Therefore, even if she lies at this point.

That was a white lie! It completed a nonsensical chain of logic that was completely illogical.

Theresa had already completed a one-sided internal struggle, and she continued:

"You should know very well that Su Qing'an was recently dispatched on a mission by headquarters. I have applied for a long leave for him to go home. Su Qing'an hasn't been home for quite a while, so he has decided to go back and visit soon."

"I suddenly remembered that Fu Hua, you are also from China. It just so happens that your A-rank Valkyrie vacation has been extended because of this mission."

"So, why don't you all go back together?"

The headmistress casually pushed an airplane ticket onto the table and said:

"I've already booked your plane tickets for 3:30 tomorrow afternoon. It won't be lonely if you have company on the way."

"I have designed eight three-week travel itineraries for you that are both relaxing and fun. Why not try them out after you return to China?"

"Alright, that's all for now."

"You can go out now. Remember to catch the armed helicopter that's prepared for you tomorrow morning."

After finalizing everything on her own, Theresa stood up and shoved the plane ticket into the hand of the girl who hadn't yet grasped the details. Then she gently pushed Fu Hua out the door and closed it behind her.

Then Fu Hua stood bewildered at the gate, looking at the plane ticket in her hand, and couldn't help but shake her head and chuckle.

The girl gazed at the azure sky outside the window and let out a soft sigh.

It's been a while since I've been back.

Are you going back to China with Su Qing'an?

Perhaps, it's not so bad.

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One hour later.

Theresa looked at Su Qing'an in front of her and said:

"I've approved your compensation this time. You can go back to Shenzhou for a few weeks of vacation."

Su Qing'an frowned. He wasn't entirely uninterested in his home in this world, even though he had complete images of it in his memory. But it was still completely different from the sensory experience of actually being there.

The young man felt that it was not very meaningful to go back specifically for this.

"Oh, right."

"Fu Hua just told me that she's going to use this few days of her A-rank Valkyrie vacation this year, it seems she's also going back to Shenzhou."

"Why don't you all go together?"

Su Qing'an picked up the plane ticket that Theresa hadn't yet released from the table and said:

"I go."

Under the girl's gaze, which held a hint of gossip in its depths, Su Qing'an awkwardly averted his eyes and said:

"I'm homesick."

Theresa got up from her chair, patted him on the shoulder, and said heavily:

"I understand. Fu Hua is difficult to deal with, right?"

"There are so many girls at St. Freya Academy, yet you insist on picking the one who is the hardest to win over."

"But it's alright, the headmaster will always be your strongest support. Based on my years of experience playing galgames, I have prepared eight travel routes for you, and along the way, Destiny will be your perfect logistics support."

Su Qing'an remained silent for a while, unsure of how to respond.

He sighed:

"Headmaster, you don't understand anything."

Theresa gave a dismissive laugh, saying nothing but continuing to pat the boy's shoulder.

But for some reason, that gentle force felt incredibly heavy to Su Qing'an at that moment.

This appearance is clearly being taken for granted.

But recalling her earlier eagerness, Su Qing'an was speechless. Any explanation would be pale, powerless, and unnecessary to conceal her true feelings.

In the end, Su Qing'an hurriedly left before the headmaster's strange gaze made her blush.

Theresa, meanwhile, quietly logged into her forum account, which had been dormant for a long time due to Himeko's anger.

Soon after, a post went viral on campus, making their previously secret trip public knowledge.

[Shocking! Fu Hua and Xiao Su have returned to Shenzhou and gotten engaged!]

131. Otto: Welcome to Canghai City.

The next day.