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

Chapter 469 Aunt Mei, you've finally met your match!

Of course, such painting can not really be called art, even for Aunt Mei, it is too advanced.

She simply couldn't appreciate it as a work of art. Was it because little Gretchen was too innocent, or because her mind had gradually become tinged with adult colors as she grew up, making it impossible for her to understand the emotions that little Gretchen wanted to express in this painting?

It's one thing that Mr. Xia Yuan is in the painting...

But why is the female protagonist in the painting Bronya, and why is she painted so charmingly? Even though her uniform is badly torn, where did Gretchen get her inspiration from?

"Hmm...when you grew to be as tall as Mei-neechan?"

Little Gretchen stood next to Mei, looking up at her, but couldn't even see her face clearly because it was perfectly hidden by her clothes. She felt that even if two of her were stacked together, they wouldn't be as tall as Mei, at least not in the short term.

"But Sister Mei, Gretchen wanted to give this painting to Brother Xia Yuan as a gift after he woke up..."

Little Gretchen said hesitantly.

"As a gift?!"

"Yes, thanks to Sister Mei and me helping Brother Xia Yuan clean his body that day, I was able to get up close and carefully observe him before I could perfectly copy him onto the canvas."

[Indeed, we shouldn't have let little Gretchen clean Mr. Xia Yuan's body back then.]

This is Mei's heartfelt sentiment.

Mei was present when the body was being cleaned, so in a sense she was also an accomplice of Little Gretsch.

But this painting absolutely cannot be seen by Mr. Xia Yuan, let alone by Bronya. Just as Mei was thinking about how to destroy the painting, little Gretchen suddenly couldn't help but yawn, it seemed that she had used up a lot of energy while creating it.

Mei, naturally, wouldn't miss such a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and said softly:

"Ahem... Little Gresh, you look so sleepy. How about this, Little Gresh, you go to sleep first, and let Sister Mei keep this painting safe for you. I'll give it to Mr. Xia Yuan when he wakes up, okay?"

Little Grey rubbed her sleepy eyes and stretched.

"Hmm... I'll leave it to you then, Mei-neechan. Gretsch seems to be really sleepy."

The girl skillfully slipped into the sky-blue sleeping bag beside her, completely isolating herself from the outside world. "Goodnight, Mei-neechan~"

Before going to sleep, little Gretchen made sure to say a polite goodbye to Mei, even though it was still daytime. Her excessive focus made her almost forget about time.

Good afternoon, little Greta.

As little Gretchen fell asleep, the kendo dojo became very quiet, with only Aunt Mei, the unconscious fairy Airi in her arms, and the drawing board beside her that she cared about so much.

She glanced briefly at the easel beside her. "I'm sorry, little Gresh, Mei-neechan can't give this painting to Mr. Xia Yuan." Although she felt a little guilty, she knew she had lied to little Gresh and was a bad adult who didn't keep her promise.

But even so... she had to do it.

Mr. Xia Yuan doesn't know when he will wake up, and he needs to put this painting somewhere that no one can find it.

But the contents of the drawing board made Mei subconsciously bring her legs together. As expected, her temperament was still not calm enough. She would leave it here for now and try to move the drawing to another place after she had tempered her mind with swordsmanship, before little Gretchen woke up.

Mei placed the fairy Airi in her arms to one side of the sword rack, picked up the wooden sword from the rack, and began to swing it around the dojo.

After a moment—

Mei had never felt so strained when she swung her wooden sword. Every time she swung it, she would subconsciously recall the contents of Little Gretchen's drawing board. The intimate contact between Bronya and Mr. Xia Yuan in the drawing always made her feel inexplicably irritable.

thump—

Just then, a noise outside the dojo caught Mei's attention.

"Hmm? There seems to be some commotion in the courtyard... Let's go out and take a look."

Aunt Mei, who was practicing swordsmanship in the dojo, stopped swinging her wooden sword after hearing the noise outside. Looking at the wooden sword in her hand, Mei smiled bitterly. In her current state, she simply couldn't concentrate on swinging the sword.

Mei placed the wooden sword on the sword holder and affectionately stroked the fairy-like Airi beside her, who resembled a doll.

After doing all that, Mei didn't linger. She ran into the yard to find the source of the sound. Judging from the sound, it seemed to be near the courtyard wall. When Mei looked there, an unexpected figure appeared before her eyes.

"Eh? Mr. Xia Yuan, are you awake?"

Looking at the other person's back, Mei's expression revealed undisguised joy. She thought it would be a while before Mr. Xia Yuan woke up, but she didn't expect him to recover so quickly.

Mei quickly approached Xia Yuan, completely unaware of the Herrscher of Domination hiding in the bushes.

"Mei...Mei, quick, run!"

Xia Yuan was being manipulated by the Herrscher using threads, and he turned his head stiffly and tremblingly. He couldn't even speak, but he still managed to say what he wanted to say.

"Hey, Mr. Xia Yuan, what are you saying?"

Mei was trying her best to read the other person's lips. "Mr. Xia Yuan, are you hungry?" Just as Mei was thinking about whether to make rice balls or sandwiches for him, Xia Yuan spoke again, "Quick, run..." This time, Mei understood what he wanted to say.

"Quick, run?"

Mei realized something was wrong, but she was still a step slower than the Herrscher of the Void. An imperceptible thread came from the bushes and bound her hands together in the air. No matter how Mei struggled, she could not move an inch.

【Mei, Mei, don't even think about breaking free. The threads binding you are a thousand times stronger than your older brother's!】

Seeing that the other party was bound by her, the Herrscher of Dominion took the initiative to come to Aunt Mei's side from the bushes.

Snapped--

Perhaps to vent her anger at being chased like prey by Seele and Bronya for the past three days, she raised her arm and slapped the other woman's buttocks hard, causing Aunt Mei to unconsciously let out a soft groan from her nose.

【Mei, Mei, you never thought this would happen to you, did you?】

Chapter 470 He acknowledged Aunt Mei's aggressiveness.

pop - pop - pop -

Several more crisp sounds caused Mei's body to lean forward even further. The sounds echoed in Xia Yuan's ears. He was worried about Mei and wanted to stop the Herrscher from continuing to slap her, but he was powerless to break free of the restraints and could only let her do as she pleased.

[Ah, it's been so long since I've heard such a beautiful and moving voice. It's so melodious, isn't it, Raiden Mei?]

The Herrscher of Domination leaned close to Mei's ear, listening intently, as if wanting to savor the moment... wanting to see with her own eyes the other's blushing and indignation, yet her helpless expression at being so close to her.

She had a really tough time being chased by Seele for the past three days, and finally she could find someone to vent her anger on.

Mei bit her lip tightly, enduring the strange sensation of being continuously slapped by the Herrscher of the Void. But this was not enough to make her give in. She would never expose her most vulnerable side to the other party, especially not to Mr. Xia Yuan.

They noticed that the other person's body was covered in scratches and even had a faint smell of sewage.

Mei immediately retorted:

"Heh, at least it's better than someone hiding in the city's sewers and not daring to show their face. How was it for you to be chased by Seele and Bronya in these dark and damp corners for the past three days? It must have been unpleasant... Aren't you afraid that Seele will come looking for you now that you've run here?"

Xia Yuan acknowledged the aggressiveness in Mei's words.

However, given the current situation and the fact that the Herrscher of the Void has so enraged her, Xia Yuan felt a slight concern for Mei's safety.

Another crisp sound rang out.

【Mei, Mei, don't think I don't know what you're up to. Seele has only been gone for less than ten minutes. I even used other dolls to lure her to the outskirts of the city. Even if she manages to get here, it will be too late.】

"Uh... phew."

Suppressing her trembling, Mei continued, "Heh, you know so much. It seems you've been eavesdropping quite a bit, Herrscher of Domination. Anyone who didn't know better would think a lab rat from the sewers had wandered into the kendo dojo. If Dr. Mebius were here, she'd probably love you."

[Ha, Raiden Mei, all you can do is talk the talk.]

【Haven't you ever heard that the most dangerous place is the safest place? Besides, I have you and your older brother as hostages. Knowing Seele's personality, I believe she wouldn't dare to make a move, otherwise... I might kill them at any time~】

The Herrscher of Domination gestured with her fingertip towards Mei's neck, then turned to look at Xia Yuan, who was also bound to the side.

Of course, I wouldn't bear to hurt such a kind and compassionate older brother who's become one of us.

However, a certain purple-haired old lady, outdated by the times, wasn't as lucky as the older brother. I wouldn't mind scribbling a few equally weathered scars on her face.

The Herrscher of Dominion stared at Mei, the mockery in her expression unmistakable.

"Heh, you can't beat Seele, so you deliberately come to the kendo dojo to cause trouble for me and Mr. Xia Yuan. As expected of the Herrscher of Domination, I'm afraid no Herrscher can compare to you when it comes to bullying the weak and fearing the strong."

【you!】

Aunt Mei's words completely enraged the Herrscher of Dominion, shattering her already fragile self-esteem, which had been damaged by Seele.

【Very well, Raiden Mei, I'll see if your mouth is tougher or your body is tougher. You'll carry this scar on your cheek for the rest of your life, and every time you see it in the mirror, you'll be reminded of the fear of being controlled by me!】

"I'm afraid... with your little hands, Herrscher of Dominion, you can only add a little charm to me, right?"

When the Herrscher of Domination raised her fingertips and traced them across Mei's cheek, Mei instinctively closed her eyes. Although she said this, a slight unease stirred within her. She hoped that Mr. Xia Yuan wouldn't dislike her later... But with the abilities of the two Doctors, they could recover quickly even with injuries, right? It would be enough to shift the other party's attention from Mr. Xia Yuan to her.

"do not want!"

Seeing the scene before him, Xia Yuan struggled continuously, and the silk threads binding him were stretched to their limit... and could break at any moment.

Click—

When the thread snapped completely, Xia Yuan felt a sudden lightness. Just as the opponent's claw-like fingertips were about to slash at Mei's cheek, Xia Yuan used all his strength to push the Herrscher away from Mei.

Perhaps due to the loss of too many puppets and her extreme weakness, the Herrscher of Domination rolled over several times before collapsing heavily on the steps of the dojo, slumped there in disbelief.

Big brother... how did you break free?

Her eyes were filled with doubt and confusion. Why was her older brother able to break free from her restraints, and why was he trying to interfere with her? She was afraid that her older brother would get hurt in the struggle. The maximum hardness of the threads was only within the range of ordinary people without Honkai adaptability or Stigmata.

But this is not something that the older brother can break free from on his own. Could it be that the older brother has exceeded his limits for Raiden Mei?

"Mei, just hold on a little longer, and I'll help you untie it."

Xia Yuan tried to untie the silk threads binding Mei's hands in the air, but they were so strong that they could not be pulled apart by hand.

Seeing that he couldn't break it, Xia Yuan turned around to face the Herrscher of Domination. He spread his arms and shielded Mei behind him. "Herrscher of Domination, if you have the guts, come at me. Don't hurt Mei."

"It's alright, Mr. Xia Yuan... What does it matter if I have scars? That's all the other party is capable of."

Mei provoked the Herrscher of Dominion to divert their attention from Mr. Xia Yuan to herself, but now, the Herrscher of Dominion's attention will likely be focused on him again. She's already wronged Mr. Xia Yuan once...

Upon hearing Mei's explanation, Xia Yuan subtly winked at her.

"My dear Mei, please don't provoke the Herrscher of Dominion at this time. If she gets angry, we might both be doomed here."

Xia Yuan's intimate gesture of spreading his arms to protect Mei made the Herrscher feel even more uncomfortable.

She had never experienced care from others...

Chapter 471 Granting Mei's wish!

But when her older brother helped her reassemble her body, she felt a long-lost warmth. And now, the Raiden Mei she hated the most, even though she was almost a purple-haired old lady, was still flirting with her favorite older brother...

【very good!】

【very good......】

[Since you like Raiden Mei so much, big brother, then I'll go all the way and be a good Samaritan~]

The Herrscher of Domination lowered her head, showing a hint of turning to the dark side.

An almost imperceptible thread spread from the Herrscher of the Void's hand and attacked Xia Yuan once again. This time, she would not make the same mistake as before; she knew she could not break free on her own.

"Mr. Xia Yuan, watch out!"

Mei's warning, however, did not allow Xia Yuan to escape. "Hmm, I can't move my body at all... but it seems I can still speak?"

Watching the Herrscher of Domination stand up in a way that transcends human comprehension.

The other party was approaching him and Mei step by step, and the oppressive feeling made Xia Yuan's breathing gradually become rapid.

To prevent the other party from hurting Mei again, he subconsciously compromised with the Herrscher of Domination in a slightly hoarse voice: "I will do whatever you want, even if it means imprisoning me in the endless Domination Theater or constantly demanding candy, but please... release Mei. If it's just about being a hostage, I should be enough on my own, right?"

Xia Yuan knew the primary purpose of the Ruler of Domination—

He intended to use him and Mei to deter Seele from making any rash moves, but if sacrificing himself could ensure Mei's safety, he was willing to do it.

Big brother, how could I bear to hurt you? I just want you to be free from this unhappy life. As for the candy... rather than keeping it all to myself, I'd rather share it with everyone~

"No one will find happiness in such behavior."

That might be your understanding of happiness and freedom... slightly different from mine.

But it's okay~

[After all, I'm not a selfish Herrscher, like that annoying purple-haired old lady, for example?]

[It's time for our Mei-san to savor this experience as the person involved, and thank me properly, Raiden Mei. This is the most wonderful experience you've ever had in your lifetime. I'm even a little jealous of you~]

For some reason, Xia Yuan suddenly shivered.

He sensed neither anger nor resentment in the other person's words. Considering what the Herrscher of Dominion had said and the so-called sharing of candy, he had a bad and absurd premonition.

"What...what do you want to do to Mei?!"

Rather than saying what I want to do to Raiden Mei, it's more accurate to say, big brother, what do you want to do to Raiden Mei?

The Herrscher of Domination's answer was ambiguous. She seemed to be observing the surrounding environment. "Hmm, the courtyard is still too spacious and bright. The interior of this kendo dojo is a good place, not only quiet, but also with sounds constantly echoing in your ears."