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

The sudden change in atmosphere even seemed to make the girl's delicate heart pause for a moment—stop beating altogether.

It's like suddenly going back to the past, back to a time when you could be hurt at any moment, found out at any moment, bullied, and even in what seemed like the safest place you couldn't find any sense of security. All you could feel was shivering in the wind, praying that you wouldn't be hurt.

Fear, apprehension...

Even his eyes seemed to be filled with misty water vapor.

She tensed up instantly, even breathing became an unbearable burden. The girl's pupils trembled as she stared at the boy, her voice unusually serious, her earlier composure completely gone.

"You must never say such a thing."

"My suffering has nothing to do with yours."

Yes—I subconsciously want to give affirmation, to nod frantically, like pounding garlic.

Anything is acceptable as long as this terrifying anxiety can be ended.

But Jiang Cheng gave him no chance at all. Even though he knew that this sudden seriousness, like training a dog, was extremely bad, he still kept talking, which was, strictly speaking, an extremely solemn declaration that could be described as a warning.

"Suffering is suffering, pain is pain, and the damage you suffer is real damage. If you get punched, you will really be hurt. So never think that suffering is worthwhile. Even if you get through it, it only means that you survived."

"Suffering should not be sung or praised. Suffering is like a dull knife held to your throat, dulling your nerves, draining your nourishment, and finally killing you."

"If you don't compete with it for nutrients, you will die; if you live, it will die. There is no mutually beneficial relationship, and there are no irrelevant polite words."

—Just an enemy.

call……

Take a short, deep breath.

Jiang Cheng's eyes flickered, almost returning to the gentle color that resembled falling cherry blossoms, but in the end, he remained resolute in his seriousness, hardening his heart no matter what.

Secondly, I apologize to you.

"And I absolutely do not want you to forgive me."

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why?

Why do you say that?

Why can't I even forgive myself?

I'm fully aware of how you've treated me. Even if you abandon me, all I'll say is that I absolutely cannot lose you.

In the reflection of Raiden Mei's bewildered eyes, where even the moisture seemed to have clouded over, ripples spread across Jiang Cheng's eyes, which resembled half a cherry blossom slowly falling onto a clear lake—ripples caused by that cherry blossom, harsh, resolute…like a knight reciting a vow.

“A sudden change in emotions is the most unsettling thing for others, and I can really understand that feeling. There was a time when we were having a peaceful meal at the table when an elder suddenly slammed down his chopsticks and his face turned pale… Just thinking about that moment makes my stomach churn.”

"It was really, really, really bad. It made me not want to eat, not want to stay at the table, not want to be scolded by others... I would rather continue to go hungry, because for me at that time, eating could no longer bring me any sense of security. It had become a terrible thing that I would definitely be scolded for doing it."

"I know you might be thinking, 'Does this really need to be taken so seriously?'"

Therefore, when asked a mysterious question, Mei naturally nodded in response.

The answer remains an unwavering affirmation.

They showed their support without any hesitation.

Even though her emotions were easily fluctuated and manipulated, her eyes never showed fear or any involuntary behavior. Instead, she deliberately kept only one person in her sight, maintaining the posture of only that one person.

Jiang Cheng's figure, his colors, were clearly etched in her eyes from beginning to end. In that brief moment of insecurity, in that fear that could stop the heart from beating, Raiden Mei stared at Jiang Cheng without blinking, her eyes filled with a deep longing that neither sadness nor fear could conceal.

To be hurt like this.

Being rejected like this is nothing.

Since she had already said that she would tolerate anything from Jiangcheng, the girl would do as she had vowed.

This is definitely not an empty promise made in the heat of the moment, but an agreement made after careful consideration.

When she was abandoned and knelt alone outside the amusement park, when she was told with such cruel words that she might not love him that much, or that she didn't even understand why she loved someone she didn't really know, the girl had already figured everything out.

It was precisely because they had clearly defined their thoughts and will.

Only then are they qualified to lead the way, and only then do they have the guts to catch up with Jiangcheng.

Even if it means tearing open a plane, I will still say what I said about my 8s guilt-ridden drinking.

That phrase, "For me, you mean that even if you abandon me, I will say I absolutely cannot lose your existence!"

Just by gazing at the girl, he didn't even bother to hide it—he didn't even bother to conceal his obedience, his willingness to rush back even after being hit, and his willingness to be hurt at will. He had no doubt that Jiang Cheng could use the threat of breaking up as a means to make the girl do all sorts of things that disregarded her bottom line in order not to be abandoned.

But no.

Never will.

Just like Jiang Cheng's words at this moment—his emotions softened with each utterance.

"But I want to tell you this. What I mean by the former is necessary, and the latter is also necessary. To confuse suffering is the greatest folly. If you really believe that, then suffering will only endlessly flow into your life."

"Distinguish between your own abilities and the harm others have caused you, and then carry out the most inhumane and thorough revenge. Only such actions will transform you, rather than making you believe that others are doing you a favor by hitting you."

“As for the latter…” Jiang Cheng took a deep breath, “Since I regard you as my lover, and at least I shamelessly regard you as an existence on the same level as me, then I must give you enough respect. My sudden change of mood is the greatest disrespect to you.”

"But unfortunately, I really, really don't know how to communicate with others, and I'm completely clueless about things like feelings, so all I can do is something as terrible as you to hurt your sense of security, and then try to fix things afterward, even though no matter how fast you fix things, you'll still lose some sheep."

Jiang Cheng spoke these words with unwavering conviction, ignoring the inexplicable feeling that he was being watched, and continued without hesitation.

As someone who was given complete control and loved unconditionally, someone who would likely be accepted by the girl even if he did something rough, he apologized without hesitation.

"sorry."

"Please make your request to me."

After all—

This is something even I would hate.

Their emotions are hard to measure; they can explode at any time, throw up hundreds of dollars at any moment, or smash bowls and chopsticks at any moment. They can get angry over all sorts of trivial or even unpredictable little things. Even the weakest person would get angry and furious over such things.

If there are more incidents like this, the end result will only be either constant panic and fear, or intolerable anger. Even if the target is someone like your parents, you will be extremely angry, just like someone who wants to sleep but is constantly disturbed and can't fall asleep no matter what, leading to a mental breakdown.

Not to mention that I'm actually quite incompetent and ordinary, as a mere lover—who knows how much weight that lover's role truly carries? Saying this would surely...

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"—Let's go on a date!"

what?

what?

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"—Please come on a date with me!!"

Perhaps worried that she might not have heard clearly, or perhaps she had witnessed the flicker in those pupils—Raiden Mei repeated herself once more.

why?

Even in the face of such doubts,

Even witnessing such troubles belonging to Jiangcheng,

The girl simply went to meet him as always, holding Jiang Cheng's only surviving arm, which had never loosened its grip for even a moment, even tighter in her embrace, ensuring that her soft flesh completely engulfed him.

He confronted the incomprehension with each word, deliberately speaking loudly and deliberately, without giving himself any chance to change what he was saying.

"This is my request, is that alright?"

"I want to go on a date with you, Cheng-kun—not like this, where there's interference from others."

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Someone was unexpectedly dragged into it. The gray snake, subjected to the girl's undisguised accusations, wished it could disappear into the shadows.

That's so cheesy!

The mechanical body felt so cloying.

Even though I can't theoretically experience universal love for humanity or the dopamine rush, just looking at this scene makes me feel like I've been kicked into sugar water, my whole body is sticky and I can't move, and my mouth is so sweet that my teeth feel like they're going to fall out.

Damn it!

These two are such crazy people.

One has zero emotional intelligence, the other is obsessed with being a simp, their love-struck minds are taken to the extreme... No, neither "simp" nor "love-struck mind" can be called anymore.

After founding the World Serpent, Gray Serpent felt for the first time that his brain was not big enough, his experience was too young, and he knew too little.

If every Herrscher was a love-struck, simp-like individual, humanity would probably be at peace by now...

No.

They've probably already started fighting.

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Chapter 84: A True Date Continues Once Again

Is there anything worse in the world than watching others show off their love?

Have.

That means you also have to help others.

Fortunately, Gray Snake is an emotionless machine. Otherwise, if someone had just accused her of being a third wheel and then immediately asked her to continue helping them prepare for the date, anyone with a modicum of dignity would have found it unbearable and would have thrown down their chopsticks, flipped the table, and said, "Are you disrespecting me?"

Oh, I'm a robot.

That's fine.

Without hesitation, Gray Serpent began preparing a list of everything needed for the date, including the nearest villa near the base, as well as the staff and procedures required for the date in a universally accepted way.

On the road this time, looking back again, Jiang Cheng was still held tightly in Mei's arms, unable to move, yet seemingly out of his mind, repeatedly trying to get Mei to change her demands. Every time he tried to apologize, he was directly blocked, and a few times Mei even forcibly kissed him.

Even the gray snake could sense the woman's licking prowess.

That's not just a mere third dan level.

The one who should be forced is the one who is tactful, passively accepts, and silently bears the burden—Raiden Mei, as a Yamato Nadeshiko from the Far East, is so proactive. Jiang Cheng is extremely unbelievable. He has never seen anyone so powerful in his life. She is like a shut-in who hides in his room all day and refuses to go out.

Even though the woman pursued him so easily, he still seemed so conservative and submissive... No, this is beyond conservative; it's more like he has low self-esteem and a fear of women. So what did you, the prophet, see to be so afraid?

Honestly, the Herrscher of Thunder made that request because she wanted to go on a date, didn't she? She wanted to smooth things over, or even turn it into something positive. Couldn't she just agree to create some wonderful memories together?

Moreover, you really didn't feel your resistance every time, including when you were half-submitting and your hand was forcibly squeezed and your fingers were placed on Mei's body with too much force, which was not the strength that a normal lover should have. It had reached the limit of pain, and it was only Mei who endured it.

The problem is Mei... even though her skin is already visibly red and swollen from being pinched, she still continues to interact with Jiang Cheng in all sorts of ways with great enthusiasm.

It was as if she hadn't felt any pain, or rather, she had accepted all the suffering inflicted by Jiangcheng.

What haven't you seen, "Erlinshi has abandoned Sansi"?

It had never seen this before.

I feel like Jiang Cheng needs some emotional intelligence training. Anyone else would probably be furious after experiencing such dramatic ups and downs.

However, I'm also quite worried that interfering in this matter without permission might lead to my own destruction. Maybe the Herrscher of Thunder in this era would prefer that kind of look.

It is said that "simps" like to lick things that are difficult to please. There seem to be some special kinds of people in this world who like to be hurt. The more others hate something, the more they like it. The more others like something, the less interesting they feel. They are unhappy when treated gently. They love whips and slaps.

Is the Herrscher of Thunder this kind of person?

How about we try stuffing some into their room later?

Should I also find some instructional videos on techniques, so I don't remain so inexperienced?

Is Yuto working properly right now? Why do I have this feeling that she seems to be looking... this way?

It must have been a coincidence.

After all, she's always been reluctant to meet other people.