Honkai Impact 3rd, Paradise Typewriter isn't for making this kind of game.

"Hey~ Big brother, you called me so soon, did you miss me?"

The voice of the Herrscher of Domination came through the receiver.

"Damn it!"

Xia Yuan quickly tossed the receiver aside, and after a moment... the receiver, which was swinging back and forth, came through the other party's laughter, which sounded like a copper bell.

"Hmm hmm hmm hmm~~~~"

The current situation is very unfavorable. The Herrscher of Domination has stripped the Corruptor of its powers, and in the worst-case scenario, the entire city's communication signals may be blocked. Who should I contact first? Bronya, Mei, Seele, or Rita?

Just as Xia Yuan was thinking, a small hand appeared silently from behind and placed on his shoulder.

"when?!"

He hadn't even noticed the other person approaching. A bead of cold sweat slid down Xia Yuan's cheek. Just as he was about to transform the "non-physical object" given to him by Shi Bao, which was wrapped around his waist, back into a brick and swing it at the other person, he discovered that standing behind him were the two little rascals, Rosalia and Lilia.

They wore Halloween makeup and stacked themselves up to reach the same height as Xia Yuan.

"Sir, you came running from that alleyway in a hurry just now, and you seemed quite anxious. Is there anything we Vodka Girls can help you with? Just two candies will do the trick, and we'll solve any problem for you."

Chapter 442 I need to get dressed properly~

Rosalia's lively voice came from below.

"candy?"

Xia Yuan seemed to be recalling what had happened in the alley earlier, and hearing the word "candy" again always made his body tremble instinctively.

"Idiot Rosalia, look carefully at the person in front of you. This is Seele and Bronya's friend."

"How could I possibly see like this? Lilia, you're sitting on my shoulders, that's not fair~ When did it become my turn to ride on your shoulders, Lilia?"

"You idiot Rosalia, stop shaking yourself! If you keep shaking, you'll...you'll fall..."

As Rosalia swayed back and forth, the two lively twin girls fell down in front of Xia Yuan, with stars constantly flashing and spinning above their heads. However, their appearance slightly eased Xia Yuan's tense mood.

"If we ask them to escort us along the way, we should be able to inform Theresa as soon as possible before the Herrscher of Dominion."

Just as Xia Yuan was about to speak, Rosalia, who had just regained consciousness from her dizziness, immediately poked Xia Yuan's cheek with her raised tail, as if to confirm his identity.

"Huh? It seems she really is Seele and Bronya's friend. I think her name was something like 'Idiot Subordinate'?"

Then—

Rosalia looked at the other person with curious eyes until she noticed something... With a zipping sound, Rosalia thoughtfully pulled up Xia Yuan's open zipper and looked at her work with satisfaction.

"This silly subordinate, your zipper is open. You should put your clothes on properly. Here, have a candy."

Rosalia bared her fangs and waved her little hands back and forth, seemingly asking Xia Yuan for payment for helping her zip up her zipper. But what awaited Rosalia was a [super headbutt] from Lilia beside her, causing Rosalia to immediately cover her head.

"Waaah... Lilia, why did you hit me?!"

"You idiot Rosalia, that's not how you ask for candy. It's because of you that we haven't gotten a single piece of candy yet. Also, 'idiot subordinate' is a term Bronya uses to express affection."

"Huh? Doesn't that mean Lilia's relationship... is just as close as Bronya's with her subordinates?"

Rosalia happily leaned her cheek closer, but Lilia pushed her away in disgust.

"No, these two things cannot be confused, because Rosalia, you are a truly hopeless idiot. Who would ask for candy by helping someone zip up their zipper right away, especially in that position? Quickly apologize to [Subordinate Brother]."

"I understand, I understand~"

Seeing Rosalia's still somewhat reluctant expression, Lilia sighed. When would Rosalia ever mature a little? She didn't expect her to be much more mature, just half as much as she was...

Then—

Lilia forcefully pressed Rosalia's head down to express their apology to Xia Yuan.

"I'm sorry... my subordinate brother, please forgive Rosalia's impetuousness. If my subordinate brother is not satisfied with her attitude, I can cut off her tail and give it to you as an apology, but please don't let Seele and Bronya know about this."

Lilia silently took out the Swan Lake from her waist, her eyes revealing the endless worries she had endured over the years. Even though she was the younger sister, she had always taken care of her mischievous older sister like a mother.

"Wait, Lilia...you're not really going to do this, are you?!"

Seeing the other person holding up [Swan Lake] with an eager look, Rosalia quickly hugged her tail and hid behind Xia Yuan in fear.

"What does it matter?"

"Anyway, even if you cut it off... you idiot Rosalia, your tail will just grow back."

"How can that be the same? I've already admitted my mistake, [Subordinate Brother] please put in a good word for me with Lilia~"

Rosalia shook Xia Yuan's arm back and forth, acting coquettishly.

Seeing the two little rascals circling around him, he couldn't let them continue to fight like this. The Herrscher of Domination might come knocking at any time. So... Xia Yuan grabbed Rosalia and Lilia by their tails and pulled them in front of him.

"Rosalia, Lilia, listen to me, the city is very unsafe right now. A former Herrscher descended here for some special reason and blocked the city's communications."

"A Herrscher? What Herrscher?! I'll take on ten of them!"

"You idiot Rosalia, stop fooling around now and listen to what your [subordinate brother] is saying."

No wonder I couldn't send messages to Seele and Bronya earlier. If what this "subordinate brother" said is true, and it was a Herrscher hiding in the shadows who paralyzed the city's network, and the "subordinate brother" hurriedly left from that place, which should be a secluded alley if I remember correctly, Lilia seems to realize the seriousness of the situation.

Just as Lilia was thinking, a small hand kept poking her arm. "Lilia, Lilia, look, look... It seems like everyone on the street is gathering this way. Are they all dressed up as Halloween zombies? How cool!"

Rosalia blinked excitedly and looked in the direction the other person was pointing.

Lilia had noticed that the people on the street looked a little strange, as if they were being manipulated by something and walking towards them like puppets on strings.

As the number of people increased, they quickly formed an encirclement, completely surrounding the three of them. Just as Xia Yuan was about to escape with Rosalia and Lilia, Rosalia rushed straight into the crowd.

"Rosalia?!"

"Ugh... this idiot, really. Your subordinate brother Rosalia and I will help you fight your way out. Before the number of people continues to increase, please reunite with Seele and Bronya as soon as possible. It seems that the current situation is not something that Vodka Girl can solve."

Lilia, holding Swan Lake aloft on her tail, chased after Rosalia, who was rushing into the crowd.

"Hehe, the Vodka Girl wants to join too! Hey, hey, hey, don't touch my tail! And don't pull my arm, it's so crowded! Rosalia can't breathe! Lilia, subordinate brother, help... help, please save Rosalia, she's really going to die!!!"

Chapter 443 Subordinate Uncle?~

The citizens, manipulated by the Herrscher, seemed not to hear, and along with Rosalia's outstretched hand pleading for help, they were swallowed up by the sea of ​​people. Noticing the countless faint threads in the air above the crowd, Xia Yuan shouted loudly to Lilia, who was rushing into the crowd:

“Lilia, look closely at the many barely perceptible threads above them. Those are the abilities of the Herrscher of Domination to control them. If we can cut them all off, we should be able to break free from her control.”

"Leave it to Lilia."

At this moment, Lilia displayed her strength as the [Orphanage Sword Saint]. Just before she made contact with the crowd, she had already fully charged up her power, and the Swan Lake sword in her hand emitted a dazzling blue light.

Taking advantage of the moment, Xia Yuan grabbed Rosalia's small hand from the collapsed crowd and rescued her.

"Thank you, Uncle! I'm finally saved. I thought I'd never see you and Lilia again."

Rosalia, rescued from the crowd, had tears in her eyes as she looked at Xia Yuan and rushed straight into his arms.

Xia Yuan gently comforted him, "It's alright, it's alright now."

"Idiot Rosalia, who told you to just rush straight into the crowd?" Before the Vodka Girl could reunite and catch up, the threads that Lilia had severed showed signs of reviving, and a large number of imaginary dolls emerged from the surrounding ground.

"careful!"

He could clearly sense that these puppets were not on the same level as the citizens controlled by the Herrscher just now.

"Don't worry, this subordinate uncle, Rosalia was just careless. Let me show you the Vodka Girl's true strength~"

Rosalia clenched her little fists, preparing to make a good impression on Xia Yuan. She knew that Bronya and Seele would praise her when they found out she had saved the old man. So... she raised Sleeping Beauty and slashed at the Imaginary Doll.

bah—

With a crisp, loud bang, Rosalia was thrown back.

"so hard!"

"It's much harder than before, and even [Swan Lake] can't cut it. Rosalia, subordinate brother, let's retreat for now."

Lilia wanted to retreat with Rosalia to Xia Yuan's side to cover her as she rushed into the encirclement, but the Herrscher of Domination wouldn't give them that chance, and the emerging puppets swarmed forward.

"My body...my body is out of control?! [Subordinate Uncle] Get out of the way!"

Rosalia swung [Sleeper] and charged toward Xia Yuan, spinning continuously. Lilia tried to stop her but found herself immobilized. Fortunately, Xia Yuan realized the danger in time and rolled to the side.

"No, Rosalia is about to pass out..."

The spinning girl cleared a path through the surrounding dolls, and as she was losing consciousness with stars above her head, she shouted to Xia Yuan, "Uncle, run! Get Bronya and Seele to help us! Don't worry about us, the Vodka Girl won't fall down so easily!"

Before she could finish speaking, Rosalia collapsed next to the pile of dolls, unable to get up again, because she had spun around too many times.

"...Ugh, this idiot, [Subordinate Brother], let's leave here as soon as possible before the dolls regroup. Lilia can't move right now, so someone has to deliver the information about the other side to Bronya and the others."

Looking into Lilia's determined eyes, Xia Yuan felt reluctant, but he knew this was his only chance.

Holding the Herrscher of Corruption tightly in his arms, with the help of Rosalia and Lilia, Xia Yuan broke through the Herrscher of Domination's encirclement. However, the city was filled with her spies, and it seemed that every step he took was guided by her.

Splash splash—

As fate would have it, the once clear sky suddenly darkened and a heavy rain began to fall.

"Big brother, the road is slippery in the rain... Be careful not to slip and fall. We'd be so worried about you if you did. Why don't we stop and rest for a bit, have some coffee, and have a good chat?"

Big brother, please stop!

Big brother, are you tired?

Behind Xia Yuan, at least five puppets controlled by the Herrscher were repeating the same phrase over and over, as if they were playing a game of cat and mouse, chasing their prey.

Xia Yuan dared not turn around, nor dared he stop catching his breath...

He could only run forward as far as he could, the laughter of the Herrscher behind him constantly stimulating his nerves. It was terrible. The cold rain kept pattering on Xia Yuan's body, but the Eclipse Treasure he was protecting in his arms did not get wet at all.

wow-

Another clap of thunder sounded in the distance, and the gray sky was split in two by flashing lightning.

The rain gradually changed from a fine line to a curtain. Looking at the lightning in the sky... Xia Yuan had countless thoughts. If he had the power of the Herrscher of Thunder right now, he wouldn't be chased so desperately by the Herrscher of Domination, right?

As they ran, they found themselves in the countryside.

"This is a forest?!"

When did he start to stray from the right path? Could it be that the Herrscher of Domination was deliberately guiding him from the very beginning? But even if he lost his way, he still couldn't stop.

whoosh-

Perhaps the Herrscher of Domination lost her patience, or perhaps she had had enough fun.

She hurled Lilia's weapon like a spear toward Xia Yuan, and he could clearly hear the sound of Swan Lake tearing through the air as it passed by him.

"Stop right there, big brother! This is the last warning. Next time, this sword will be aimed at your knee. But don't worry, even if you get hit in the knee, once you become our ally, whatever style you like, Lily can help you reattach it!"

"unnecessary......"

A threatening voice came from not far behind.

He didn't like any of the styles. In fact, even if the other party hadn't warned him, he was almost too exhausted to run anymore. This was his limit... The clothes soaked in the rain seemed like shackles on his body, making Xia Yuan unable to move.

"?!"

A sudden slip caused Xia Yuan to fall heavily into the mud.

Hearing the approaching footsteps of the Herrscher of the Rain, Xia Yuan, exhausted, gave up struggling and resisting. He was too tired and just wanted to close his eyes, hoping that everything he had discovered was just a nightmare.

Chapter 444 Mei, am I about to die?

Perhaps when he wakes up, his boss Bronya will still be lying next to him.

But the physical exhaustion and fatigue made Xia Yuan realize that what he was experiencing was not a dream, but reality...

The approaching, chaotic footsteps amidst the rain—perhaps this is the sound of his final countdown? But why didn't the Herrscher of Domination just threaten him with Lilia and Rosalia to make him submit? Or is there some limitation to her Domination abilities?

But given the current situation, Xia Yuan has no time to think too much; he is already in dire straits himself.

What will become of him if he falls into the hands of the Herrscher of Domination...? Will he become one of them? Or will he be imprisoned in the Domination Theater, just like what happened in the alley, being exploited day after day, year after year?

Sudden--

Several flashes of lightning streaked across the night sky. Even with Xia Yuan shielding his eyes, he could still feel the fleeting flashes. In the intervals between the interplay of lightning and thunder, he seemed to vaguely hear the sharp clash of swords and the sound of a puppet rolling into the mud...

It wasn't until Xia Yuan felt a round object appear beside his arm that he realized it was the little head of the puppet controlled by the Herrscher of the Void, which had rolled down to his side. She could still speak, and she looked indignantly at a figure tightly wrapped in a cloak not far away.

How could she possibly forget the other person? She would repay that humiliation a hundredfold.

Raiden Mei?!

[I was so close to catching the big brother! Damn it, he ruined my plans again! I've blocked the internet and even controlled a large number of citizens in the city, how did he find me here?!]

Could it be that the little girl who secretly ran out of the closet told on us?