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

Chapter 462: Chapter 455: Friendship, bonds, or light~~



"Of course it was from the beginning. You really thought you could beat me? No way, right? Come on now, time to wake up!"

As she spoke, Fu Shi reached out with her other equally massive hand and gave Mei☆ a gentle flick on the forehead.

In an instant, Mei☆ felt the world spin wildly in her head, and her consciousness quickly turned hazy and unclear.

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When Mei☆ finally managed to open her eyes again, she was shocked to find that she hadn't moved an inch from the beginning—not to mention opening that stone door.

On the other side, Fu Shi stood in place without moving a step, her lips slightly curled into a sneer filled with disdain.

With one hand on her hip and the other waving lazily, she spoke in an arrogant and uninterested tone,

"Sigh! You're not even close to being my match. This time, since I'm in a good mood, I'll mercifully let you off.

If you know what's good for you, go back to where you came from. I'm in a hurry to enjoy some time alone with Fu Lin~

But don't expect there to be a next time, because next time, you likely won't be so lucky."

Hearing this, Mei☆ tightly gripped her weapon, her head drooping even lower, her heart full of confusion and self-doubt.

"I can't do anything..."

At that moment, inside the room, Elysia was thoughtfully stroking her delicate chin with great interest and said,

"Mhm~ Looks like our adorable Mei☆ took quite a blow this time.

In that case, shall Miss Pink Fairy lend her a hand~?"

With that, a radiant smile bloomed on Elysia's face.

However, nearby, Fu Lin furrowed her brows, lips pressed into a tight line, and reminded her,

"This doesn't seem fair—it's too much of an advantage against Fu Shi."

Upon hearing this, Elysia's originally sweet and charming face puffed up like a balloon, her cheeks puffing out in protest.

She glared at Fu Lin angrily and retorted,

"What does it matter?! Don't think I don't know—Fu Shi absorbed several Herrscher cores, right? How is that fair to Mei☆?

Hmph! Besides, don't tell me... you're worried your beloved Fu Shi will get hurt?"

That last remark instantly exposed Fu Lin's secret thoughts.

Her face flushed red, and she hurriedly looked away, unable to meet Elysia's gaze, stammering with guilt,

"U-uh... T-that's not it! Even with your help, I still believe Fu Shi won't lose."

Seeing Fu Lin's embarrassed reaction, Elysia surprisingly didn't feel any joy. Instead, she sighed deeply,

"Ah~ Fifty thousand years... whether past or present, your heart's always full of Fu Shi. Even a beautiful girl like me, your childhood friend, can't compare~

Really now... If I'd been a bit more assertive back then like Kiana☆, maybe Fu Shi wouldn't have taken you away so quietly...

I'll cry, you know... Even if you tried your hardest to comfort me this time, of course... I'd still choose not to forgive you~?(っ`-´c)?"

Faced with Elysia's sudden accusations and emotional outburst, Fu Lin froze in confusion and asked blankly,

"...What are you even talking about? Childhood friend? I don't remember any of that. Was it something my future self experienced on a mission in the previous civilization?"

"It's not the future—it's the past~"

Elysia gently shook her head, her soft pink hair swaying with the motion.

Seeing her reaction, Fu Lin grew even more anxious and quickly asked,

"Then what is it? You're making me really nervous!"

A glimmer of light flickered in Elysia's eyes. She smiled playfully and said with a giggle,

"Oh my, no need to rush~ One day, you'll remember everything. For now, don't worry about it, okay?

Fu Lin, let's keep watching Mei☆ and Fu Shi~"

With that, Elysia winked at Fu Lin charmingly, making it impossible to resist her.

However, Elysia's habit of speaking in half-finished sentences left Fu Lin utterly flustered. He scratched his head in frustration and couldn't help asking again,

"Wait! Elysia, explain yourself! What exactly do you mean? What happened in the past? Did I forget something? Was this not my first time traveling through time?"

But no matter how much he pressed, Elysia only smiled cheerfully and refused to reveal anything more.

At the same time, outside, Mei☆ heard Elysia's voice in her ear—warm and full of encouragement!

Elysia's sweet and gentle voice spoke,

"Mei☆, don't give up so easily! Let me lend you the power of Origin~ I believe with this strength, you'll definitely be able to defeat Fu Shi!"

Hearing Elysia's words, Mei☆ was overcome with emotion and softly called out her name,

"Elysia..."

Elysia responded with a bright, expectant smile and a playful tone,

"Mhm?~ What is it, Mei☆?"

Mei☆ took a deep breath, then solemnly said to Elysia,

"Elysia, thank you."

Hearing that, Elysia smiled sweetly, her eyes sparkling with joy. She nodded in satisfaction and teased,

"Oh my, you're being too polite! There's no need for that between us! No thanks needed—after all, Mei☆ is my favorite~

But you know, borrowing the power of Origin isn't that simple. You need to shout the catchphrase and do the motion too~?"

Mei☆'s heart sank at that, a bad feeling rising as she frowned slightly and asked,

"Catchphrase... motion? What do you mean?"

Elysia let out a bell-like, sweet laugh, and then suddenly, a cringe-inducing line and matching motion appeared in Mei☆'s mind.

For a moment, the air seemed to freeze—an eerie silence enveloped the surroundings.

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"..."

"..."

After a long, awkward silence, Mei☆ finally couldn't bear it any longer and asked with a troubled expression,

"Do I really have to do this? Isn't there another way?"

Seeing this, Elysia encouraged her and replied with great anticipation,

"There's only one way, dear Mei!

Don't hesitate—we're doing this for Fu Lin's sake!

So hurry and summon your courage, shout the catchphrase, and do the move!"

Meanwhile, not far away, Fu Shi watched the mumbling Mei☆ with growing irritation.

Her brows furrowed tightly as she shouted impatiently,

"Hey! What's your deal? Babbling to yourself like some noisy sparrow—it's annoying!

Didn't you hear what I said? Quit stalling and get out of here already!"

But then, as if struck by a sudden thought, Fu Shi's expression turned serious. Her hawk-like eyes locked onto Mei☆, full of suspicion.

At the same time, she activated her proficient mind-reading ability, trying to probe Mei☆'s thoughts—only to be blocked by a powerful force, learning nothing.

This made her even more cautious, and she muttered to herself,

"Hm... Mei☆ better not suddenly shout something about friendship, bonds, or light, and then power up and charge at me, right?

If that happens, I'm screwed. That's how it always goes for villains in anime and movies...

No, I have to be extra careful!"

With that thought, Fu Shi clenched her fists instinctively, watching Mei☆'s every move with full focus, not daring to relax even for a moment.


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