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

"I...I want to save Mei."

[Big brother, there's more than one path to redemption. Don't worry. Big brother cares so much about Raiden Mei, how could I bear to hurt her? After all, the person big brother cares about is also the person I care about. Of course I'll listen to you, big brother~]

But then the Lady of the Law changed her tone.

[I'm just a little bored right now, and I want you and Raiden Mei to play a fun game.]

"Game? What game?"

Big brother, don't be in such a hurry~ Just come with me.

The Herrscher of Control subtly beckoned to the two of them a few times, and under the manipulation of the threads... Xia Yuan and Mei followed her like puppets, slowly arriving at the center of the kendo dojo.

Then—

The Herrscher of Domination used the Corruption power she had previously acquired to project an image in front of the two of them.

"Is this footage from back then, showing the snowy landscape?"

Xia Yuan still remembers that he met Mei at that time, but due to some coincidence, Mei misunderstood him, which made Mei's first impression of him a little worse.

"That's right, big brother, these are the surveillance records I found after hacking into the network."

This video footage from near the train station provides a very detailed account of the older brother's first encounter with Raiden Mei and the entire process.

[Even though your older brother had tried his best to clarify that it was a misunderstanding, Raiden Mei... still used electricity to severely paralyze his entire body. When I saw this, I felt very sorry for what happened to you, older brother, and I felt sad for you.]

I've experienced this kind of misunderstanding countless times.

Having suffered greatly myself, I completely understand how my older brother felt. No one understands his feelings better than I do!

The Herrscher of Domination cupped her cheeks, her voice gradually becoming sickly.

After Mei reviewed the entire projected video, she realized that Mr. Xia Yuan had indeed tripped over a branch in the snow. But what had she done then? She hadn't listened to his explanations, treated him coldly, put on airs, and even tried to lull him into a false sense of security…

A mix of emotions welled up in Mei's heart: shame, self-blame, unease, and guilt.

"I'm so sorry, Mr. Xia Yuan... I misunderstood you back then. I don't know how to explain. If I had paid more attention to my surroundings then, and if there's anything I can do to make amends to you in the future..."

"Alright, Mei, stop talking."

Xia Yuan stopped her, explaining that he understood that the Herrscher was most adept at manipulating people's minds. By bringing him and Mei to the kendo dojo and using the old video as an example, she was simply trying to break down Mei's psychological defenses.

"Mei, there's no need to feel guilty. Stay calm. That's their goal too. You don't need to worry about it. I haven't taken it to heart. The past is the past. Let's forget about it and move on to the future, okay?"

"Mr. Xia Yuan..."

[Hmph, if apologies were enough, what would be the point of laws!]

[As expected, older brother is too kind and easily swayed. Raiden Mei, this might just be a short video clip, but to me, it's a serious act of slander...]

Chapter 472 Don't close your eyes!

[If this gets out even slightly, Raiden Mei will ruin the rest of his life. He'll be unable to hold his head up anywhere and will be met with cold stares, all because of one careless remark from you, Raiden Mei.]

Xia Yuan felt that it wasn't as serious as the Herrscher of Dominion had described...

At most, Bronya would just pull his ear off, then rub and blow on it afterward, and maybe even help him pick up a package.

"The relationship between me and Mr. Xia Yuan is not something that you, Herrscher of Domination, can sow discord with a few words. In my opinion... Herrscher of Domination, you should save your energy and worry about what will happen to you if Seele comes knocking on your door?"

With Xia Yuan's comfort, Mei emerged from her feelings of self-blame.

[Shut up! Raiden Mei, my affairs are none of your business. I know you're kind-hearted and want to speak up for me, but I'm not as soft-hearted as you. Bad kids deserve to be punished, even if they become old ladies.]

“O Law of Domination, reveal your true intentions. What do you really want to do? This matter began with me, and it should end with me.”

Mei's eyes were unusually determined; she would find a way to escape from here and rescue Mr. Xia Yuan.

It's actually very simple~

[Raiden Mei, I want to play a game with you.]

[Next, I will use the threads to manipulate your older brother's hands and body, mimicking the accident that happened in the snow that day, placing your older brother's hands in front of your collar. I want to know if your aloof attitude towards your older brother that day was truly your true nature, Raiden Mei?]

Or are you only like this with your older brother...?

[To others, like Kiana and Bronya, Raiden Mei, you've become that gentle and virtuous housewife again? So I'm going to tear off that mask of pretense from you, Raiden Mei, and show your true self to your older brother.]

At some point, a stick of incense appeared in the hands of the Herrscher of Domination.

[If Raiden Mei can hold out for the time it takes for an incense stick to burn... I'll let you go, okay?]

“I understand. If you hold on, I will be your hostage and release Mr. Xia Yuan.”

"Mei, don't agree to her!"

"Release your older brother? How could that be? Raiden Mei, haven't you grasped the situation? You have no right to refuse or choose in this game. If you fail, of course, a small punishment awaits you, Raiden Mei."

Of course, I'll only use threads to manipulate your body to punish you.

"In that case, big brother, does that mean I haven't broken my vow? After all, some things can't just be left like this; you still need to take action yourself."

The Herrscher of Domination placed a specially crafted incense stick inside the incense burner. It would induce emotions such as excitement, happiness, and pleasure, influencing people's consciousness. From the very beginning, she had no intention of letting Raiden Mei go.

As the incense was lit, the puppet game of the Herrscher began.

My hands... won't obey my commands!

Xia Yuan felt his hands reaching out to Mei uncontrollably. No matter how hard he tried to stop, under the control of the Herrscher, they had already landed on Mei's collar.

"What have I done...?"

Feeling the softness in his hands, Xia Yuan subconsciously closed his eyes. Bronya's image appeared in his mind. He had once again let down Yaya and betrayed Bronya's trust in him.

"Big brother, that won't do. How can you close your eyes? If you close your eyes, you won't be able to see anything!"

Realizing that the other person had closed their eyes, she flicked her fingertips again. The threads conveyed the command to control the Herrscher, causing Xia Yuan to open his eyes and be forced to look into Mei's eyes. Especially the position of their hands made the scene fall into an awkward silence.

"Um... Mei, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to."

"Phew, it's alright, Mr. Xia Yuan. I know you're not in control of your own body; the Ruler of Domination is manipulating it."

Just then~

Suddenly, the Herrscher of Domination stood in front of the two of them, clapping her hands in a cheering manner.

【Clang clang—】

[Raiden Mei, doesn't this scene look familiar?]

[Doesn't it remind you of what happened in the snow that day? You weren't like this back then. Where did that aloof and arrogant Raiden Mei go? Does it matter whether you're willing or forced, big brother? You're still big brother, aren't you?]

I don't know why~

Xia Yuan suddenly felt that what the Herrscher of Domination said seemed to make some sense, but then he decisively rejected her point of view. He couldn't let her lead him astray; he had to stick to his own will and bottom line.

[Hey, big brother, how does it feel? Is it comfortable to touch? Or is it hard like touching a block of iron with absolutely no sensation?]

The Herrscher of Domination interviewed him like a reporter, while Xia Yuan responded with silence.

Why isn't the older brother saying anything? I was really looking forward to him saying the other person was like a block of iron, but I want to hear his most honest answer.

"..."

Xia Yuan remained silent.

[Alright, since that's the case... then I'll assume Raiden Mei made big brother uncomfortable. That won't do. She can't even make big brother comfortable. Looks like I wasn't strong enough earlier; I need to do it a few more times.]

Watching his hands uncontrollably rubbing against the other person's collar, he couldn't even close his eyes. He could only watch helplessly as Mei pursed her lips, observed the strangeness in her body, and watched her increasingly rapid breathing...

"It's alright, Mr. Xia Yuan, I will definitely get you out of here."

But Mei's gaze was still full of tenderness, as warm as the sun. She was not defeated by the hardships before her, but instead comforted him through her actions.

"She wants to save Mr. Xia Yuan."

Mei's will to save the other person was firm and unwavering, as hard as iron.

Xia Yuan gazed at her, yet her gentleness made him feel uneasy. He could only let the Herrscher control his hands, subjecting Mei to humiliation before his eyes.

In a short time...

Xia Yuan was filled with guilt and self-blame. How could he just stand by and watch Mei suffer so much in front of him?

Chapter 473 Who borrows subordinates like that!

"stop it now!"

【Oh, big brother, you're finally talking to me! But why did you tell me to stop? It was you who was moving your little hands around in front of Mei's collar, I didn't do anything!】

The Herrscher of Domination even innocently raised her hands to prove her innocence to the other party.

"I mean... please stop your hands. I don't want to see Mei suffer like this in front of me anymore."

Well, well, big brother's hands aren't really attached to my body. It's more like big brother can't control his own restless little hands. This just shows that big brother's body is very honest, but his mind is instinctively resisting.

[Besides, how can you call this suffering? Big brother, don't you think Mei looks like she's enjoying it?]

The Herrscher of Domination opened her small mouth, deliberately feigning a very surprised expression.

"This is utterly absurd!"

Xia Yuan glared fiercely at the Herrscher beside him. If looks could kill a Herrscher, the Herrscher of Domination would probably have been torn to pieces by him long ago.

【Oh dear~ Big brother, your expression is so scary! Don't look at me with such a fierce gaze~】

Okay, okay, I'm not kidding you anymore, big brother. It's actually very simple for me to stop controlling you. Just tell me honestly whether it feels comfortable when you massage me, whether I feel happy, joyful, or anything like that... and I'll release my control over your arm, okay? Of course, you have to tell me the truth, based on your true feelings.

The Herrscher of Domination gently pressed her cheek against Xia Yuan's now-healed chest, feeling his strong and powerful heartbeat, which brought her immense relaxation and peace of mind, as if she could lie there forever. However, she was now waiting for her older brother's answer.

"That feels...so good, is that alright now?!"

How could he possibly express his feelings in front of Mei? But in order to prevent her from suffering any longer, Xia Yuan stammered out his feelings, but he didn't stop rubbing her hands at all.

"As you wish, I've finished speaking. Now quickly remove my hands from Mei's collar!"

"Big brother, since it feels comfortable, why don't you massage it a few more times?"

[This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If he's gone, big brother won't have such a good chance again. After all, I'm your most caring little girl, so of course I have to make sure you're comfortable.]

"What a sweet little cotton-padded jacket! Move your doll head off my chest. I feel uncomfortable even when it's resting on my chest. Not a single word you say can be believed, Your Highness."

Big brother, how could you say that to someone?

【How is that considered breaking a promise? I've already removed the threads controlling your arm, big brother. If you don't believe me, you can just shake your arm... except for your fingers. You didn't ask me whether you wanted to remove the threads from your arm or the fingers.】

"It's...it's alright, Mr. Xia Yuan. I can still hold on. There's no need to plead with the Herrscher of Domination. She's just toying with people's hearts as always because of her wicked sense of humor."

Mei was panting; she had been enduring the strange sensations in her body all this time.

Seeing that Mr. Xia Yuan had been being toyed with by the Herrscher of Domination in order to save her, falling into a carefully prepared textual trap, she was so angry that she forced herself to speak slowly despite her discomfort.

"But Mei, are you really alright?"

"Of course it's alright, Mr. Xia Yuan... Look at me, I'm quite relaxed, aren't I?"

To avoid worrying the other party, Mei forced a smile, but she wasn't as relaxed as she seemed. Since the Herrscher of the Void had loosened her control over Xia Yuan's arm and switched to precise manipulation of his fingers, he had become much more agile than before.

Her exquisite and skillful technique almost made Mei lose herself.

[Big brother, look, our Miss Mei said it's okay, why are you still so worried~]

【Just enjoy the moment, don't resist your true feelings. Does big brother feel guilty towards Bronya? Big brother, you should know that Raiden Mei and Bronya have known each other since St. Freya Academy. They're best friends who can talk about anything. Isn't it perfectly normal to lend your subordinate to someone else for a while?】

"Miss Herrscher of Domination, is your borrowing of magic legitimate?"

Xia Yuan rolled his eyes at the Herrscher of Dominion, but she proudly raised her head. "Of course it's legitimate. It's both legal and reasonable. If you don't believe me, wait until Bronya comes over, then you can ask her yourself, big brother~"

He realized that the other party wanted him to die a horrible death. What was the difference between personally asking Bronya and actively seeking death? No... he couldn't let his mind wander anymore, and he couldn't let the Herrscher of Domination influence him any further.

Big brother, I understand~

I can relay your message for you, big brother. After all, I'm your most considerate little darling.

The Herrscher of Domination winked playfully at him, but Xia Yuan selectively ignored her. However, unable to close his eyes, he could still see Mei's every move and even clearly feel the place where her fingertips were kneading.

His lips became a little dry, but Mei could endure it, and so could he; he couldn't let the Herrscher of Domination notice anything unusual about him.

Time slipped away quietly, second by second—

The incense stick that the Herrscher of Domination placed in the incense burner had already burned halfway out.

Perhaps wanting to see an even more unbearable side of Raiden Mei, the Herrscher of Domination loosened the bindings of the threads on Raiden Mei. She wanted to see her writhing back and forth under her older brother's caresses and kneading.

"Hmm..."

Mei glanced at the incense burner in front of the sword stand while catching her breath.