Honkai Impact 3rd: Chiyou's Survival Guide

Chapter 116: The Pacifist Honkai Beast Keen to Mediate

At the edge of Changkong City, when Jizi ventured into Qianyu Academy, Wendy, who had come all the way to support her, was also busy. She led the team and quickly opened a passage to the interior of the city.

"We must find the Third Herrscher and stop the Great Collapse!" Wendy, the leader, commanded. However, due to her youth, her orders lacked authority. This gifted Saint Freya student, fresh out of school, had already become a pillar of the Oceania branch, an A-rank Valkyrie at a young age. Considered Theresa's most outstanding student, her future was truly immeasurable. Similarly, Wendy held high hopes; if she continued on her current trajectory, becoming an S-rank Valkyrie was only a matter of time.

"The target location is a place called 'Qianyu Academy'. The map shows it's just ahead. Stay alert!" Wendy warned, glancing around at the team members. After roughly gazing at the direction of Qianyu Academy, the girl smoothed her slightly upturned, dark-brown hair and led the team forward. "Principal, I won't let you down..." Feeling the powerful Houkai energy reaction coming from the direction of Qianyu Academy, Wendy made a secret resolution.

At Chiba Academy, Yuno, instead of the peace she longed for, collided head-on with a team of heavily armored Valkyries. Without further ado, the battle erupted instantly. Wendy, on her side, simply sought to destroy the Honkai, while Yuno, on her side, simply assumed the opponent was weaker and easier to defeat. Suddenly, a torrent of vines appeared, hindering the Destiny Valkyries' attack. However, as the Valkyries struggled to sever the vines, Yuno let out a vague smile.

"Plop—" As the first Valkyrie convulsed and collapsed from the poison, Wendy, with her exceptional combat prowess, immediately sensed something was amiss, but it was too late. Yuno's abilities were unique. Unlike other earth-shattering powers, Yuno could only control the power of poison. Clearly, Wendy and the others, lacking sufficient intelligence, had underestimated the scope of this investigation, and similarly underestimated the Pseudo-Herrscher before them.

"Damn it..." Watching her teammates collapse unconscious one after another, Wendy felt the toxin's attack. Gritting her teeth, she propped herself up with her weapon. But under the enemy's premeditated attack, Wendy's willpower failed her. She blacked out and passed out. While Wendy was exceptionally talented, the power gap between an A-rank Valkyrie and a Pseudo-Herrser was vast. Even with extensive combat experience, the resulting chasm in strength was not easily bridged. Furthermore, the Herrscher of Thunder's rebirth was interrupted, and Yuno absorbed a large amount of Honkai energy, making Wendy even less of a match. Consider this: even the strongest A-rank Valkyrie of the Destiny, [Frost Swordsman] Cheng Lixue, despite possessing a Key of Domination, was decisively outmatched by the newly born Agatha after only a few rounds. Wendy's chances of victory against Yuno were even slimmer.

"Oh, is that all?" Yuno breathed a sigh of relief as she looked at the Valkyrie lying on the ground. Then, she looked down at the unconscious Wendy and sneered.

"Pay the price for your recklessness!" With a fierce look in her eyes, Yuno waved her hand, and the vines floating in front of her stabbed at the defenseless Wendy and her team. Just as Yuno was about to finish off these uninvited guests who had inexplicably disturbed her, a flash of golden light passed by her eye. A strong sense of danger emerged within Yuno, and she instinctively turned her head away. The next moment, a golden spear flew past her cheek.

"Stop!" As Yuno dodged, a petite figure flashed between her and Wendy. Theresa, carrying the Oath of Judas, arrived just in time.

"Another troublemaker is here..." Looking at Theresa, Yuno frowned and didn't take the dwarf seriously.

"You're the one with the unusual Herrscher reaction, aren't you? Judas!" Off to the side, a golden cross shone brightly, and dozens of chains hovered around Theresa, colliding with Yuno's vines. Glancing at the Valkyries sprawled on the ground, Theresa grew anxious. She knew rescuing them from under the watchful eyes of this pseudo-Herrscher was nearly impossible. Given that, the only option left was battle. Coincidentally, Yuno on the other side shared the same sentiment.

"First, it was those terrifying monsters, then them, and now, you're blinded by them..." Yuno clenched her fists tightly, her voice low. After experiencing initial panic and confusion, a nameless rage spread from her heart. Staring intently at the white-haired girl before her, Yuno inexplicably recalled a line from the Taixu Mountain Operation that felt incredibly relevant at this moment.

"Group after group, are they really treating this place like a gold mine?!" Without replying, Theresa placed Judas in front of her, keeping a wary eye on Yuno. She slowly circled her, seemingly prepared for a quick victory, unwilling to engage in a grappling match. However, facing Theresa's circling, Yuno leaned in, clearly foiling her plan. Seeing this, Theresa stopped retreating, raised Judas, her eyes flashing, and muttered something, as if to encourage herself.

"A mere Pseudo-Hershersler! I'm an S-rank Valkyrie!" After meeting Yuno in person, Theresa confirmed that she wasn't a full-fledged Herrscher, merely a Pseudo-Hershersler. Back then, with the exception of Galina, Bella, Aurora, and Agata were all beaten by Cecilia without a rip. While she couldn't match Cecilia's monstrosity, as an S-rank, she should be able to handle the current situation without issue. With this thought in mind, Theresa was ready to make a move.

"I say, you all should stop it."

When the situation was tense, a faint voice came from beside them.

"It's not good to start fighting and killing as soon as you meet."

In the shadows, Fu You's figure appeared at some point. Looking at Theresa and Yuno on the field, he slowly spoke.

"I have always believed that peace is the most valuable, so please stop, both of you."

Fu You immediately noticed the unusual situation in Qianyu Academy. In line with the principle of peace, Fu You quietly activated Yu Duchen. When Ji Zi was unaware that she had fallen into an illusion, Fu You immediately rushed back to mediate.

"Impossible, I will never let them go!" Yuno was immediately unhappy. Although she sensed the familiar breath of this uninvited guest, she was already too excited to care about anything else at the moment.

"It's you again..." Hearing Fu You's familiar voice, Theresa was so angry that her teeth were itching. She glared at the other party and had no intention of stopping.

"Heh... you still want to fight, right?" Seeing that both of them had an attitude of not accepting the toast and then drinking the forfeit wine, Fu You smiled.

"I told you, fighting is wrong... or, do you need to calm down?" As Fuyou's tone became slightly heavier, Theresa and Yuno were both horrified to feel an indescribable pressure, as if they would be torn to pieces in the next moment.

"It's okay. It's understandable that young people are excited."

With a devilish smile on his face, Fu You slowly approached the two and spoke slowly.

"But, the way I mediate a fight is usually to beat both sides up, and then they'll easily shake hands and make peace."

Hearing this, the anger in Yuno's heart was swept away, replaced by a desire to survive.

"I'm sorry, I was wrong! I won't fight anymore!" Yuno knelt down and admitted her mistake at the speed of light. She no longer had the intention to continue.

"I can't possibly listen to you! You're just wishful thinking..." Theresa gritted her teeth while supporting Judas, showing no intention of giving in.

Chapter 117 Custody Transfer

"Alas, if you don't cooperate, I will be in trouble, Theresa."

Seeing that Theresa still looked like she would rather die than obey, Fu You pretended to be distressed and sighed slightly.

"This is not the first time we have met, and I know your temper. You don't want to watch these promising young Valkyries lose their lives here in vain, right?" As he spoke, Fu You looked at Yuno, who was raising her hands and was very aware of the situation, and spoke gently.

"Yuno-san, could you please remove the powers you've placed on those Valkyries?" "Of course, of course!" Nodding hurriedly, Yuno immediately used her powers to stop the poison from infecting Wendy and the others. Although she had no idea what the other party was up to or why they were saving those humans, as long as she followed Fuyou's instructions, she shouldn't be affected.

"Look how understanding I am, Theresa. Will you listen to my terms now?" Fu You naturally understood Theresa's wariness of him. His previous defeats, including taking Cecilia and Kiana, had significantly diminished Theresa's favorability towards him. However, with the lives of several Valkyries at stake, Theresa would surely not act rashly. At the very least, she would listen to his demands.

As expected, Theresa fell silent as she looked at Wendy and the others lying quietly and pale on the ground. Seeing her students suffering, the principal was visibly shaken.

"Tell me, what do you want?" In the end, Theresa changed her tone, clenched her fists, and said through gritted teeth.

"Kiana is in my hands... Oh, and the Third Herrscher is here too."

Without a second thought, Fu You unleashed a powerful blow on Theresa. Unable to believe what she was hearing, Theresa's pupils suddenly contracted in shock. She leaned forward, her azure eyes filled with turmoil.

"What did you say?!" "Don't disbelieve me, Theresa. Siegfried's health is too poor, and there are no reliable alternatives, so it's understandable that I'm temporarily taking care of Kiana."

Seeing Theresa's astonishment, Fu You nodded slightly, his words vague. From beginning to end, Fu You never revealed to Theresa that Cecilia was still alive, nor did he explain that the current Kiana was not the one Theresa knew.

"Impossible, how could Siegfried give Kiana to you... After all, I am Kiana's aunt, why don't you send her to me?" Emotionally, Theresa found it difficult to accept and even felt a little wronged - she was obviously the best candidate to be Kiana's guardian.

"Oh, Theresa, this is not up to you."

Fu You didn't pay much attention to Theresa's final stubbornness. Instead, he looked playful, as if he was showing off.

"Kiana is here with me now...what do you think? Are you angry?" He teased Theresa in a mean way. For some reason, Fu You quite liked to see the helpless and furious look of this white-haired dwarf.

"Damn it... A gentleman can be killed but not humiliated..." As expected, Theresa was immediately angry and annoyed, but because she had already experienced the opponent's strength, she didn't dare to take action at all. She could only glare at Fu You fiercely from the side.

"I was the one who named Kiana... This child should be in my care..." Theresa clenched her fists, her eyes dim. She understood why Siegfried didn't dare hand Kiana over to her—Otto's surveillance was too strict, and who knew if he would go to such extreme lengths to harm Kiana. And while Fuyou might have a bad reputation, he'd never laid a hand on a child. Perhaps handing Kiana over to this villain was the best option.

"Let's get down to business. I'm going to send Kiana, the Third Herrscher, and a survivor from Senba Academy to your academy."

After provoking Theresa, Fu You became more serious, looked directly at Theresa, and spoke slowly.

"Compared to wandering around the world with me, they should stay in the academy and work hard to improve themselves. Plus, you are Kiana's aunt, so I feel safe leaving them to you, our principal."

Fu You flattered Theresa, feeling somewhat guilty. Cecilia had sent Kiana to him, and now he'd left the responsibility of Kiana's education to Theresa. Wasn't that a bit inappropriate? "...Although you and that bishop are both Apokalypses, I believe in your character. (You're no different from an idiot, how could you possibly have the meticulous mind of Otto?)" Looking at Fu You's sincere gaze, Theresa's heart moved.

"Ahaha, I'm not as good as you say..." Seeing the other party "praising" her like that, Theresa scratched her head embarrassedly, raised her head, and spoke very seriously.

"Don't worry, I will never let grandpa try to harm Kiana and the others!" "Anyway, we have reached a consensus, right?" As he spoke, Fu You slowly extended his hand towards Theresa.

"Then wish us..." However, Fuyou's approach to Theresa made someone who had been observing this place from afar, completely uneasy. ... Some distance away, a cherry-haired girl dressed in the style of a Far Eastern miko, wearing a white, off-the-shoulder miko costume, a purple scarf around her neck fluttering in the wind. Seeing Fuyou's movements, the girl thought he was going to harm Theresa. She immediately drew her katana and rushed towards Theresa at full speed. As the sound of swords pierced the air, the whistling wind was far behind her.

"Hey! Are you looking for death? Stop now!" Beside the cherry-haired girl, a fox-shaped black mist was cursing and looking at the girl's actions, obviously panicked.

"The two of us combined aren't enough to defeat him!" "That white-haired girl isn't the Kallen you know. You don't need to repay her!" "Did you hear me? Stop, stop!" The cherry-haired girl ignored him and continued running. ...Just as Fu You was about to reach Theresa, a flash of cold light flashed, and a sword energy suddenly slashed towards Fu You, so fast that even Theresa didn't notice it.

"……interesting."

Tilting his head slightly, Fu You dodged the fierce blow and turned with interest, examining the uninvited guest behind him. Undeterred by his sneak attack, the visitor dodged and evaded the attack. He quickly shifted his stance and resumed his stance. Fu You then noticed two furry, elongated fox-like ears on either side of his head.

"Are pseudo-herrschers so common nowadays? What's your name?" Although he had already sensed the aura of the pseudo-herrscher in the distance, Fu You was too lazy to care about it. He didn't expect that the other party would actually attack proactively without knowing the consequences.

"Yae Sakura."

Without further ado, Yaezakura raised her katana again.

"understood."

Hearing this, Fu You nodded. Before she could finish her words, Yae Sakura suddenly paused, then was sent flying by a terrifying force. However, while flying backwards, Yae Sakura nimbly shifted her body and grabbed Theresa. Regardless of her own injuries, Yae Sakura protected Theresa behind her.

"Are you okay?" The cherry-haired girl turned around and smiled, speaking gently to Theresa. Her purple eyes revealed complex emotions, surprise, love, regret... everything.

"...Uh, I'm fine?" Theresa replied instinctively, scratching her head. She was completely bewildered. Why would someone suddenly attack Fuyou? And even ask if she was okay... But the problem was, she didn't even know this girl named "Yae Sakura." Curious, she looked at her. For some reason, seeing this girl with long, cherry-colored hair, Theresa felt a sense of familiarity.

Chapter 118: Return of Grace Part

"Don't worry, I will protect you."

Yaezakura spoke softly, loosening her grip on Theresa's waist and tightening her grip on the knife handle.

"Hey, wait..." Suddenly, Theresa seemed to understand that the girl in front of her, named "Yae Sakura," seemed to have misunderstood something. However, before Theresa could explain herself, Yae Sakura rushed forward again, not forgetting to turn around and speak to Theresa.

"Go! I'll hold him back!" Across from him, Fu You, hearing these words, felt something was amiss. Such a life-or-death parting scene seemed to only occur when facing a powerful enemy together, in a life-or-death situation. But he had only been discussing Kiana's future custody with Theresa...it couldn't be this serious, could it? Gazing warily at Fu You, the girl slowly sheathed her katana. A faint cold light flickered, and the crisp sound of the blade returning to its sheath echoed—but it wasn't as if she had given up the fight. On the contrary, Yae Sakura, skilled in swordsmanship, had already begun gathering strength for her next strike.

"Hah!" A cold light flashed, and the sword directly cut into Fu You's body. However, no matter how hard the girl tried, the blade could not move forward.

"What?!" Yaezakura was shocked. Before she could react, Fuyou on the opposite side grabbed her shoulder.

"You're being rude."

With a sinister laugh, Fu You decided to give the other party a little punishment. The pressure on his body was no longer hidden, and the tyrannical aura surged out. Under this terrifying pressure, Yaezakura's pupils instantly shrank to the size of a needle tip.

"You..." Before Yae Sakura could utter a word, Fuyou exerted his strength, lifting the girl high into the air. The air twisted slightly, and in the next moment, Yae Sakura's body spun wildly at an incredible speed, slicing through the air like a propeller. Yae Sakura, held tightly in her grasp, felt the world spinning. The scene before her distorted wildly, colors and light swirling into a blur, impossible to distinguish. As Fuyou swung Yae Sakura faster and faster, her afterimage formed a perfect sphere, enveloping Fuyou's form. Yuno and Theresa were completely unable to see Fuyou. This move was a technique he had invented while studying the Cunxin Fist on Mount Taixu, finding it too gentle. However, Chiyuan disapproved of his own move, stating that only a martial art accessible to everyone could be passed down through the generations. Indeed, due to the extreme strength and explosive power required, as Chiyuan had said, this move was virtually untouchable, and it gradually fell into oblivion. Unfortunately, during the second great collapse, if he had been able to control Chi Yuan, he would have been able to use this trick on that guy, Fu You thought.

"Whoosh—" The wind howled. Facing Theresa and Yuno's horrified gazes, Fuyou didn't stop until he sensed Yaesakura had nearly lost consciousness. He half-crouched, wielding nunchakus. At one point, he suddenly stopped, then, using his remaining strength, slammed Yaesakura to the ground.

"Boom—" Bricks and stones shattered, dust scattering everywhere. Yaezakura lay on the ground, pupils dilated, motionless. However, Fu You controlled the force. This kind of injury wouldn't kill a pseudo-herrscher, but it would teach her a lesson—indiscriminately using a knife was too rude.

"Little guy, it's very rude to leave without saying goodbye."

Without even looking at Yuno, Fuyou spoke slowly. Yuno, who was about to run away quietly, suddenly froze when she heard the voice behind her. She slowly turned around and found Fuyou still standing there, without moving.

"Ahaha... How could that be? I just wanted to relax, just relax..." Yuno forced a smile that looked uglier than crying, sweat dripping down her spine and stammering. That cherry-haired creature was also a Pseudo-Herrscher, and definitely as powerful as herself. However, Yuno had watched Yae Sakura defeated by this monster, leaving her powerless to fight back. Furthermore, having witnessed Fuyu's brutal attack, Yuno was practically traumatized. Naturally, knowing she had no chance of winning, Yuno, with her fierce desire to survive, dared not provoke Fuyu. However, she couldn't understand why trouble had been endless since she woke up. But at this moment, Yuno was incredibly glad that she had decisively chosen to obey. If she had insisted on fighting Theresa, Fuyu might have tried to "stop the fight" just like he did with Yae Sakura.

"Gurgle..." Yuno was still terrified after glancing at Yae Sakura from afar, her life or death uncertain. Cautiously approaching the cherry-haired girl, Theresa slowly crouched down, realizing she was still breathing.

"Didn't you say you don't like fighting? How did she get beaten like this?" Looking at Fu You strangely, Theresa couldn't help but speak when she saw the miserable state of the cherry-haired girl.

"So you like fighting? You're still going around the world destroying Honkai."

He spoke unhappily, glancing at Yuno not far away without leaving any trace, and Fuyou whispered.

"Besides, it's just a warning to others. If we beat this guy up a bit, we won't have to deal with Yuno anymore."

"..." Hearing this, Theresa fell silent.

Elsewhere, due to Fu You's brief absence, Xilin and his group once again resumed their work. Sensing the approaching presence of the Anti-Entropy figure from the tall building opposite, Agatha hesitated.

"Galina, do we need to take care of her?" Agata looked at Galina, hesitated for a moment, and asked.

"Or, should we explain the other party's true identity to Her Majesty the Queen?" Previously, Fu You had told the two of them that the girl in front of them was from Anti-Entropy, but Agata had never had a good impression of the guys in Anti-Entropy.

"No, Agata, if we tell the Queen now, she will be exposed!" However, Galina once again objected to Agata's plan and began to explain.

"The Queen doesn't hide her inner thoughts at all. Everything is written on her face. This will definitely alert the enemy."

"Besides, Senior clearly knew of her existence, yet he didn't expose her. He definitely had a plan... Just like the Destiny Valkyrie just now was an acquaintance of Senior's, we shouldn't get involved."

Galina speculated confidently. The real reason, however, was that the spy sent by Anti-Entropy, Cocolia, was an underage girl. Fu You, upon learning of this, didn't take it seriously.

"Anyway, let's stabilize the other party first, and then talk after the senior comes back."

Finally, looking at Agata's confused look, Galina made the final decision.