Honkai Impact 3rd, what should an ordinary player do at the start?

"Should we blame the watermelon for its square shape, and berate it for why it grew this way? Isn't the problem the square shell and the farmer who wanted it to be square? Why forget that it was once a normal, even excellent, watermelon?"

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Unlike typical prophets who would break down something obvious and clear, something that could be explained in just a few words, into several parts and use a few characters and strange words to make it sound like a riddle.

Jiang Cheng's account was very detailed, and his voice was gentle and calm, like a cool breeze, without any sense of superiority.

Unable to catch that gaze that belonged only to him.

I couldn't see the expression on their face.

No matter how she looked at it, no matter how she tried to change her perspective, whether she was looking up or down, the girl could hardly see Jiang Cheng in the shadows of the wispy, cherry-pink hair at the very end.

Even so, just by listening to the voice, just by listening to that detailed analysis that tried so hard to empathize, one can imagine the seriousness of that moment.

Yes.

The boy's eyes must be slightly deep now—after obtaining the thing called the Stigmata from that Miss Yae, his eyes, which had already turned a bit cherry-red, must be deep in thought right now.

"You subconsciously refuted me because you were afraid and worried about what had happened. Their discipline of you was too heavy, making you instinctively unwilling to disobey. It was also because of the unfair treatment you received from those around you... including teachers and police officers, who are considered by society to be the embodiment of justice and adjudicators. Even if you resisted, even if you reported the teacher, you would only suffer alone, so you would rather endure it than resist."

“Your past was tragic…really tragic. People always subconsciously ignore psychological damage and exaggerate physical damage, thinking that psychological damage is just being dramatic and insignificant. But that’s not true. Sometimes psychological oppression is more serious than physical damage.”

"Sincerity, courage, and naivety are all consumables. Humans are just one type of animal, capable of being domesticated, and their hearts can be changed. I can understand the hurt you've suffered and the torment others have inflicted on you, so I can also understand your current escape."

“I know it’s hard for someone like you, stuck in this quagmire, to make a choice, so I won’t say anything like that you’re cowardly for not fighting back when you clearly have the ability to do so…”

The tapping on the table suddenly stopped.

The knuckle of the index finger rests on the table.

In the girl's deep purple eyes, which had involuntarily narrowed slightly due to the sudden change—the figure who had been looking down and avoiding her gaze suddenly raised his head, revealing cherry-colored pupils, the light of which was just like the punch thrown by the opponent back then.

In fact, the words that came out of his mouth—Jiang Cheng's mouth—were intense and unexpected.

"what……"

"Then I'll accompany you to wipe them out once."

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P.S.: In Arknights, I, Viktor, lead a glorious evolution on Terra!

Chapter 22 Mei: I'm sorry

I never imagined it would turn out like this.

I never imagined it would develop in this way.

The boy, who was gently comforting himself and empathizing with himself like the protagonist in a fairy tale, suddenly changed his tune in the next sentence—he was going to kill those who had hurt him.

Do not……

That's not true.

—It is a declaration.

—This is a preview.

Like a thief's advance notice, the letter sent out signifies that the stolen goods will inevitably arrive.

Something like this is happening right before my eyes, happening to the boy in front of me—on that earnest face that shows no sign of disagreement.

It was impossible to say whether the other person was joking or not, because the emotion in those cherry-colored eyes was undeniable.

Just like before, when he was wailing in the pain of collapse, his whole body was about to rot, yet he still caused the collapse.

No.

Only myself.

Only she—Raiden Mei—could not question Jiang Cheng's determination and will.

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"You can put a needle into an apple and make it grow deformed, shriveled... turning it into rotten, turning it from a premium variety into unusable garbage that has to be thrown away. It's not even good for fertilizer, let alone a living person."

“I said I can empathize with you, and I hope you can listen to me. Believe me, I am really making this choice from your perspective—that of someone who hasn’t experienced this much bullying yet.”

Jiang Cheng pressed his remaining left hand against his chest, his fingertips pressed against the bandage, trying his best to maintain a serious posture, like a knight taking an oath.

In reality, he was just as serious and earnest as he appeared on the surface, and his words were completely devoid of falsehood.

Whether it was pity or empathy, it was all genuine.

Only a few words were omitted in the middle.

You from the past.

—You, the Queen of Thunder.

"of course."

"I prefer to call it the perspective of a normal person, the perspective of a normal person who hasn't been tortured to the point of losing their courage."

"Please forgive me for describing you in a rather harsh way, but you are indeed in this state right now, and you are indeed terrified."

Jiang Cheng can try to imagine that feeling—the feeling of his entire life being plunged into darkness.

Being bullied and ostracized is something many people have experienced, albeit vaguely.

Some people don't experience it as obviously, and it's not physical harm. Even if they are beaten occasionally, it's usually not as terrifying or as desperate as what Raiden Mei experienced... suffocating.

It's astonishing that someone once known as the Queen of Thunder could be reduced to this state, where she's too docile and obedient to fight back when bullied, with all her bones broken.

just now……

what……

It looks just like a little puppy.

A girl who is looking directly into herself, offering her own eyes, but always looking down with worry.

No matter how much she looked or observed, she could not find the haughty air that should belong to the Thunder Queen and the young lady (Part 1) 鸸玲鏾谾溜棋思紀.

Perhaps in terms of direct stimulation, it is not as painful as the Honkai energy erosion experienced before, but in terms of longevity, it is far superior to that kind of pain.

Of course, a large part of the reason is that his fragile body means that even the lowest level of Honkai energy infection would cause him to die at lightning speed.

Mei's mental health issues are very serious right now.

Strictly speaking, it is a psychological trauma syndrome.

She was bullied so badly, her dignity and personality were crushed bit by bit, from the original Thunder Queen, until she was finally rebuilt...

No.

It cannot be called a reshaping.

It should be said that it is for self-protection that it is forcibly glued together into this form, glued together into a form that cannot be harmed and will not feel pain if it is harmed.

It is precisely because we have dignity that we feel pain when our dignity is trampled on. If we had no dignity, if we were to become a puppet without any sense of self, then we wouldn't feel so much pain, right?

It is perfectly understandable to think that one chooses to escape from the long, dark night because one can no longer endure the pain.

Jiang Cheng can truly understand, truly empathize, and truly won't deny this act of escapism.

This is necessary and appropriate.

No one can endure absolute darkness.

However, this does not mean that the girl in front of him, whose eyes reflected only his denials, was pathetic. She didn't even dare to lift her head, biting her lip as if she felt no pain, and even making eye contact was forced. She offered her eyes as if she was risking everything.

When exactly is it, and what exactly is it that requires taking a deep breath and adopting such a resolute posture?

The seriousness in those eyes, the unwavering resolve that seemed to be willing to risk everything... should never have appeared in something like this.

"Sorry……"

"I...I really can't do it."

Someone like me must have disappointed you a lot.

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Just because she was aware that she was being watched, the words that came out of her mouth—Raiden Mei—were already filled with remorse and apology.

This shouldn't be the case.

I don't want to agree, and I certainly can't agree to this.

It's not that I have the leisure to talk about love while a dog is chained to my head and a gun is held to my back, nor is it that I don't want the girl's mentality to be so bad that she could turn into a Herrscher at any time due to negative emotions. It's just that I'm worried that she can't control herself. That's all.

Therefore, Jiang Cheng rejected it without hesitation—a more decisive and sincere approach.

"This mistake is not yours, but it must be overcome, it must become a stepping stone, not a mountain that will forever block your way."

"If this matter isn't resolved, you'll probably never escape this shadow for the rest of your life, because the regrets of your youth can only be overcome through the most drastic means!"

“If someone who has been bullied doesn’t want to live in the shadow of their childhood for the rest of their life, and doesn’t want to live in the fear of being bullied for the rest of their life, they must defend themselves with their fists and crush those people under their feet.”

"I think I've already caught their eye. Just getting close to you is enough to put my life in their hands. If I don't cause a major collapse, create chaos, and submit to their will, our strength will be at their mercy."

"—I will die."

Her deep purple eyes trembled suddenly, and her fingertips, which were gently pressing on her thigh, went out of control and tightly gripped a corner of her skirt.

Without leaving any opportunity or time to provide a guarantee, Jiang Cheng continued to add the second half of the sentence.

"Or I could be used as a test subject with holy marks to undergo various slicing surgeries. Compared to the ants before, I now have some value, experimental value."

"You were an important test subject, so you won't die, nor will you suffer such a miserable fate. You will return to your old life, at most you will be in more despair."

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Chapter 23 begins—Cultivation

“I can tell you straight up my next step, which is to trigger a major collapse. Since you don’t want to stay in the city but don’t want to hurt the people who have been hurting you, then go to the suburbs. It won’t take long by car anyway. But before that, we should go to school.”

why?

There was no chance to ask such a question.

Before Raiden Mei could even open her mouth, her blinking pink eyes were already reflected in her pupils—as if they had suddenly been tinged with cherry blossom color.

"because of you."

"Thunder and Lightning Meiyi."

He seemed to already know the girl's doubts and presumptuously provided an answer before the question was even asked.

“Sufficient negative emotions are one of the most important foundations for becoming a Herrscher, but I have to take you to school to solve your psychological problems.”

"Don't worry, you just need to watch. I'll take care of what needs to be done."

"Of course." Jiang Cheng smiled.

"It would be even better if you could teach me a few sword techniques temporarily."

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In the original story, the reason why Mei was able to recover so quickly after being saved by Kiana... at least compared to patients who had been beaten for a long time, was that, in addition to having Kiana as a source of emotional support and redemption, a major reason was that the environment that had been her nightmare was directly shattered—physically reduced to ashes. This is also the most effective way to deal with patients with mental illness.

Perhaps it was because she felt so bad about the city of Nagasora that Raiden Mei didn't actually feel guilty, nor did she need to feel too much guilt.

The few exceptions are entirely due to the morality of those who once lived here.

This shouldn't be considered a burden or a hindrance.

This is indeed a very good solution.

But the only problem is now...

—Changkong City still exists.

This city, which should have been destroyed long ago, has lingered on until now because of him.