Honkai Impact 3rd: Catching the Herrscher of Sentience at the Start

Kiana wasn't backing down either. Her eyes were full of fighting spirit and confidence. The two dove back into the game and started another round of battle.

Everyone else was speechless.

As the two were immersed in their battle, Theresa clenched her fist, walked over, and snatched both controllers from their hands, putting them back in the drawer.

"Fu Lin "Sensei", it's getting late. As for your dorm, I've already arranged it. Why don't we have Miss Fu Hua take you there?"

Theresa smiled sweetly at Fu Lin, emphasizing the word "teacher" with special emphasis, clearly reminding him of his position.

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Under the gazes of Theresa and the others, Fu Lin followed Fu Hua out of the dormitory and headed toward the dorm that Theresa had assigned to him.

After walking through the corridors and gardens of St. Freya Academy, Fu Hua slowed her pace, breaking the silence between them and asked,

"By the way, do you know where that child went?"

"You mean Fu Shi? She said she was going back to take a nap."

A trace of surprise flashed in Fu Lin's eyes. He didn't expect Fu Hua to care so much about Fu Shi.

Fu Hua nodded slightly and continued asking.

"Hmm... what's your relationship with Fu Shi?"

"You're curious?"

Fu Lin gradually relaxed and looked at Fu Hua with a more inquisitive gaze. Without waiting for Fu Hua to nod, Fu Lin started explaining on his own,

"My relationship with Fu Shi? She is part of me, and I am part of her. We've been together for a long time and will never abandon each other…"

Fu Hua interrupted, "Right, you both carry the same genes in your body... so you're siblings, right?"

"Uh, I think..."

Fu Lin was stunned and wanted to refute, but was interrupted by Fu Hua again.

"That puts my mind at ease."

Fu Hua's lips curled into a smile, and she couldn't help but feel relieved. Looks like there's no need to call the underage protection association.

Fu Lin, "...." What do you mean you're relieved! I didn't even say anything, hey!

Then, Fu Hua remembered how Otto had looked at Fu Shi when he visited St. Freya, and asked,

"Otto has been to St. Freya before and has seen Fu Shi. There shouldn't be any problems, right?"

"Otto? No need to worry. We've got the Celestial Immortal here, right? I believe you wouldn't just sit by and do nothing."

Besides, once Fu Shi absorbs the second Herrscher Core, her control over the authority will definitely grow stronger. If Otto dares to mess with her, he's just asking for death.

Fu Lin muttered in his heart, and Fu Hua smiled and nodded slightly. The two then started chatting about Fu Shi, and the stiff atmosphere between them eased a bit.

Unknowingly, they arrived in front of a small house and stopped.

Fu Lin looked at the house in surprise. Although it wasn't as luxurious as Himeko's dorm, it felt very cozy and gave off a sense of home.

"Hua, is this where I'll be living from now on?"

(The people on Taixuan Mountain, The world has forgotten us…)

Fu Hua handed the key to the house to Fu Lin and smiled slightly, saying,

"Yeah, that should be what the Headmaster meant. If you have any questions in the future, feel free to come to me."

Fu Lin nodded, took the key, opened the door, and walked into the house, glancing around. Though simple, it was very warm.

Inside the room was a comfortable bed, a desk with a chair, and a sit-up exercise machine placed in the corner.

Looking at the exquisite Arhat poster on the wall, Fu Lin blinked, turned to look at Fu Hua who had followed him in, and asked,

"This used to be the dorm of the Anti-Entropy leader, Welt Yang, right?"

Fu Hua stared at the wall full of Arhat posters, surprised that Mr. Welt had this side to him. So this is what they mean by "men are boys until they die."

"Uh... it indeed used to be Mr. Yang's dorm."

Fu Lin walked to the desk and saw a thick layer of dust covering it, as if it hadn't been cleaned for a while.

He slowly sat down, reached out a finger to gently touch the surface, then looked at his now-black fingertip, pulled out a handkerchief, and began wiping.

"Looks like I need to do a major cleaning," Fu Lin muttered to himself.

Fu Hua explained, "Ever since Mr. Welt left, no one's been in this room. It hasn't been cleaned for some time."

"It really does need a cleaning. I'll go get some cleaning tools."

With that, Fu Hua turned and left the house, leaving Fu Lin alone inside.

Fu Lin took a deep breath and started tidying up the house before Fu Hua returned with the tools.

He first threw away all the useless stuff on the desk.

Then he pulled off the dust cover on the bed, carried the blanket outside to air it out, and gave it a few pats.

Fu Hua was quick to leave and quick to return. Fu Lin took the broom, and as he swept, the dust flew everywhere.

This caused Fu Lin to cough repeatedly, drawing merciless laughter from Fu Hua. She didn't remain idle either, taking a towel to wipe the walls and windows.

She used a damp cloth to gently wipe away the dust and stains on the walls, then dried it with a dry cloth. The window glass was wiped so clean it sparkled like a mirror.

As time passed, the small house gradually became clean under their efforts. The dust on the floor was swept away.

The dust and stains on the walls were wiped clean, and the windows became bright again. Fu Lin looked at the results of his labor with a sense of accomplishment.

"Finally done cleaning!" Fu Lin clapped the dust off his hands and face, then stood with his hands on his hips, nodding with satisfaction.

Gurgle gurgle gurgle～～

At that moment, Fu Lin's long-neglected stomach let out a loud gurgle, instantly drawing Fu Hua's attention.

"Ahem, I haven't eaten in days. It's normal for my stomach to growl loudly."

Fu Lin cleared his throat, his ears gradually turning red as he explained.

Though he didn't know how many days he spent persuading Kiana in the Imaginary Space, from escaping that space until now, he really hadn't even had a sip of water.

'Looks like he hasn't been doing well... Stealing my vegetables before was probably out of desperation…'

Fu Hua thought to herself, looking at Fu Lin with understanding and compassion. She sighed and said,

"Sigh~ I won't hold the vegetable theft against you. Mei should have finished cooking by now, we..."

(Fu Lin, Crap, in Fu Hua's eyes I've really become a beggar!)

Unfortunately, Fu Lin didn't know what Fu Hua was thinking. His clear eyes sparkled slightly, assuming she had truly forgiven him and let bygones be bygones.

So before Fu Hua could finish her sentence, Fu Lin turned around and ran back the way they came, leaving Fu Hua standing alone in the wind.

"Hua, we better hurry or Kiana will eat everything."