Honkai Impact 3rd is not considered a small opening

"How about it? Isn't my schedule perfect?"

"In this way, Sister Mei won't have to eat instant noodles, Alicia won't go hungry, and you, Great Magician, can continue to enjoy Lady An Yu's cooking."

"A time...management guru?"

An Yu: ? ? ?

Seeing Vivi cover her mouth and feign shock, An Yu suddenly felt exhausted. After all, in his time, "time management master" was not a compliment.

Moreover, the same applies to this era.

"It may not sound cool, but just tell me if my decision was right or not!"

"Actually, there's no need to work so hard. It would be nice to rest at home for a while. There's no need to rush back so quickly."

The best option would be to stay in the hospital, but Vilvi didn't say that. Given An Yu's personality, that would probably be a losing proposition.

Have you ever heard the saying, "A kind word warms the heart for three winter months, while a harsh word chills the heart for six summer months"?

"Another saying is that actions speak louder than words."

"So all I have to do is move my resting place from home to the hospital, and I can have a hot breakfast and be in a good mood. Why wouldn't I do it?"

"But speaking of which, it would be even better if you were a boy, Great Magician, so that no one would suspect you of trying to woo a beautiful woman."

"Anyway, if this gets out, a lot of people will definitely think the same way."

"Speaking of boys with your personality, I'm reminded of a blond guy."

“Otto Apocalypse, but then again, he also seems to have a nickname, the Great Inventor.”

"I wonder if he even exists in this era. Although he wasn't a good person, I feel like he could be brought back down to earth by a personality correction punch."

Once the conversation started, it seemed to have gone quite far off track. That's just how An Yu's thought process is; she can always follow the topic and then veer off-topic.

For a moment, Wilvi didn't know what to say, because she wasn't exactly a good person either.

Never mind, let's eat first.

An Yu's cooking skills are decent, but he always manages to satisfy others because he puts his heart into it. He takes even routine tasks seriously.

"I'm leaving the day after tomorrow, so we'll only be able to contact each other by phone then."

"It's okay, look on the bright side. Separation is for a better reunion. It will be exciting to be a better version of yourself when we meet again."

"...Although these are just words to comfort myself, since parting is never a happy thing, look forward to it! A year from now, I will definitely show you An Yu ProMax!"

Chapter 66: Sixty-Four Shattered Firmaments

Skipping over some of the mundane routines, after all, in An Yu's all-powerful eyes, the great magician is getting a little anxious these days.

To put it in a funny way, look, he's in a hurry again.

To be honest, An Yu would rather go with Gretchen than face the great magician in this state; the goodwill of others made him feel somewhat at a loss.

It's worth mentioning that An Yu has learned some things from Alicia these past few days.

In Alicia's eyes, An Yu is no longer an ordinary human, because he can actually use Honkai energy.

An Yu told Sister Mei about this in a boastful tone. Sister Mei... couldn't quite describe her feelings; they were very complicated.

This was probably the last night, and An Yu had no desire to sleep. She leaned against the window, waiting for Brother Feng to start the machine.

Locking mana, a skill he used to think was particularly useless, but now... he has mana!

"You seem to be expecting something?"

This discovery made Wilvi somewhat unhappy, since the biggest thing she had been thinking about lately was that she was about to leave.

“Fate is about to favor her followers. Although it’s common to defy fate where I’m from, as the one destined for this, I feel there’s nothing wrong with listening to her advice.”

However, defying fate sounds much cooler. But rationally speaking, An Yu really doesn't have anything to do that requires defying fate. He's not a down-on-his-luck protagonist who's destined for greatness but whose fortunes change.

He felt that his life had been going quite smoothly lately.

Wilvi didn't say anything, hugged her knees, and sat on the floor.

Despite the passage of time, her recovery has actually been faster than the doctors anticipated, and she even feels that she is now fully recovered.

"Speaking of which, how do you, with your personality, get along so well with Dr. Möbius?"

An Yu is very talkative, but more than his chattiness, his thoughtfulness and rich emotions are what make him unforgettable.

Wilvi didn't like to speculate about other people's lives, but even with her own tendency to overthink, she initially found it difficult to adapt to the other person.

How did Mebius, a pure science student who shouldn't have any literary talent based on mere rumors, manage to get along so well with An Yu, a chuunibyou teenager?

"Relationships need maintenance. If a relationship is on the rise, it means that both people are making efforts. So, personality, values, and even family background can always be resolved if both people are willing."

"Sister Mei may seem cold and ruthless, but she is a sentimental girl at heart, just like I may seem sentimental, but I am actually a cold-hearted boy at heart."

Sigh, some people always get the wrong first impression because of his appearance. Please, apart from being a bit talkative and a bit chuunibyou, he's totally a cool and aloof male god!

Velvi: ...

There are quite a few things to complain about, and I don't know how to respond to them for a moment.

Forget it, why should I bother with An Yu's thought process?

"So, since I'm leaving tomorrow, can you give me a hug?"

After spending these few days together, Wilvi realized one thing: she hadn't acted impulsively before; perhaps she was just going through puberty...

Well, if she really had to consider a partner in this life, An Yu would be her top choice, and second choice... well, there's no second choice. She's hardly ever met anyone who fits her aesthetic standards.

"No, and also, speaking of which, how did you manage to hug me without waking me up, Great Magician?"

"I always thought you had given in, which is why you didn't struggle."

An Yu: ...

"Forget it, I'm not at a disadvantage anyway. It's just that I feel like you're at a disadvantage. After all, you can't make do with love just because you feel guilty."

"Besides, I'm still quite young. If my mom were still alive, she would definitely tell me that at this age, my studies should be my top priority."

"Even though... I've already dropped out of school."

Sigh, thinking about what happened back then always makes An Yu unhappy. He dropped out of school, even though his middle school entrance exam results were very good.

However, given the family tragedy, it's quite remarkable that he, at such a young age, was able to handle everything on his own.

In a sense, he should still be grateful for the pandemic, because it saved him a lot of trouble.

Her thoughts were wandering, but she was quickly brought back by a ding. Seeing Feng Ge start up again, An Yu did not hesitate to activate the lock on mana.

...Since this is the only option to start, I might as well give it a try.

Almost the instant this feature was activated, An Yu... didn't feel anything.

I didn't feel any surge or turbulence of energy within my body.

However, over the past few days, the purple markings on my body, which had almost completely faded, seem to have become fixed...

Yes, it's fixed. An Yu observed for a long time, and the holy mark on her arm didn't seem to be fading.

This is probably an effect of locking mana; hopefully, it won't last forever...

If he keeps keeping it, wouldn't he become a runaway?

"What's wrong? Is fate starting to speak to you?"

According to Wilvi's observation, if An Yu suddenly becomes quiet, there are only two possibilities.

One reason is that they were caught doing something wrong, or they were embarrassed because of other things.

Secondly... he started to become sentimental again and started to get lost in his own little world.

"Indeed, fate has given me a new revelation. You'll see!"

Speaking in An language, she used the only skill she had learned after studying with Alicia for two days.

The Honkai energy within her body condensed at her fingertips. Although it scattered considerably due to a lack of control and low energy utilization, it still managed to form a beautiful crystal flower.

"……magic!"

"Wrong. This world has no fancy magic, only decay that is gradually being controlled by humans!"

"Isn't it surprising? After all, you, Great Magician, like Sister Mei, used to look down on individual strength, but now I have successfully grasped the key to becoming a god."

"We're just one chance away: raise the flag, and save the world!"

Because of the large movements while speaking, the hand gestures were not maintained properly, and the already somewhat blurred crystal flower completely disintegrated.

An Yu didn't plan to condense again. Although he had good talent, he had only been learning from Alicia for two days. It wouldn't be right to be too ambitious... although he often was.

"So what's the use of that little flower?"

Vilvi was surprised, but she still didn't understand what the point of An Yu learning this was.

"It's useless."

"But when the generator was first invented, many people asked, what's the use of it?"

"With the advancement of technology, reality has proven the importance of electricity, and I will also prove the harm and importance of Honkai over time!"

"Perhaps, I will be recorded in books and called the father of Honkai theory."

Chapter 67: Sixty-five An Yu remains unaffected

"Also, I've almost finished organizing the data on the development of Honkai. I should be able to finish it and send it to you within a day or two of you returning."

"Honkai is definitely not a disaster that can be easily ignored."

"Although you, the Great Magician, have always chosen to believe me because of your affection for me, you certainly don't take the Honkai too seriously."

"I will prove myself right."

In fact, this is a classic human nature issue. Those who have never experienced it will never truly understand the harm it causes.

Those who have been through it are unlikely to heed the advice of those who haven't.

Therefore, at this point, the emergence of evidence can quickly shorten the other party's belief.

The next day, An Yu didn't go home to cook. Instead, she had a decent breakfast with Wilvi outside and then saw her off to her car.

We must part ways eventually, but this parting is only for a better reunion next time.

Goodbye, Great Magician!

"It's settled, goodbye."

Is saying goodbye a promise or just a polite remark?

At least for now, for the two of them, saying goodbye is a promise.

An Yu did not leave immediately, but waited until the train disappeared from sight before turning to leave.

Alicia agreed to his request today and stayed home.

After all, he locked in blue buff today, so he naturally had to be prepared, at least to make perfect use of today's buff.

What exactly is locked mana?

An Yu was still unclear, but when he got home, he saw Alicia lounging lazily on the sofa, looking at her phone and swinging her legs up and down, which interrupted his whimsical thoughts.

"If you ask me, Alicia, you are indeed more adaptable than me."

At least, An Yu would find it difficult to make this gesture; indeed, he is still too introverted.

His social anxiety ultimately limited him too much.

"Oh? An Yu, you still know to come back? Do you know what I did this morning? Sister Mei and I were busy in the kitchen for a full half hour, and in the end, we had no choice but to boil some water and eat instant noodles."

"Sister Mei is happy, but my mouth still feels greasy. Also, An Yu, you're right, Sister Mei's pickled radish strips are really delicious."

While complaining about her miserable morning, Alicia turned off her phone, which she had been using to pass the time, and prepared to see just how much progress An Yu had made.

Given An Yu's personality, the fact that she would ask to take a day off made Alicia think that An Yu might have made some major discovery.

"...There are frozen dumplings and glutinous rice balls in the refrigerator, and it doesn't take more than half an hour to go downstairs for breakfast."

Alicia: ...

"Hmm? This is different. If you get used to eating out, you'll always miss out on the warmth of home. Hmm, that's it."

"Then why not eat frozen dumplings and glutinous rice balls? If all else fails, we have milk and bread at home."

Alicia: ...