Honkai Impact 3rd, a simulator of lifelong regret!

Even the last glimmer of hope held in one's hand will be blown away by the wind when one reaches out.

It is precisely now, precisely now that I am too lazy to even conceal it, precisely now that I have unreservedly displayed my sins and ugliness, that I truly possess Jiangcheng for the first time.

Perhaps life can only yield positive results by truly understanding oneself. Despite being a Herrscher of Calamity, he always seems unable to grasp his own place in the world...

Even after losing her son for the first time and committing disgusting acts like voyeurism, she still managed to cover up her true feelings with a layer of falsehood.

'Jiang Cheng and Wei Erwei might not have such a good relationship.'

'Jiangcheng might encounter unfair treatment.'

Such a false moral reasoning, which is disgusting even to be expressed, can be whitewashed, merely to satisfy the moral conscience that is still unwilling to be appeased.

—There's no need to worry anymore.

Because a person named Alicia has already taken over Jiangcheng.

There is no need to be afraid anymore.

Because the false jinx has already realized its own existence.

—There's no need to be afraid anymore.

All the tragedies of the past are now behind us. All we need to hold onto now is him, and all we need to do is protect him.

Please...

Alicia lowered her head gently, clasped her hands together in front of her chest, almost as if offering her blessings and requests as if praying to a god.

Please don't let any more tragedies happen.

……

[You spent several hours together in the pool, even though there weren't many facilities to match it, and even the town's reconstruction team wouldn't set foot in the place where you and the boy once shared.]

[It felt like stepping back into childhood, where even a lump of mud could make me laugh for ages.]

The joy of childhood lies in discovery, in the unconstrained imagination, even of a single cloud.

For most adults, they have lost this precious ability: imagination, and also dreams.

They see a refrigerator as just a refrigerator, a cloud as just a cloud, and a chair as just a chair; they can't imagine things that are different from what children do.

[You used to be able to simply lie on your bed and watch the boy read, and you could stay up for as long as it took. But now, you just watch for as long as Jiang Cheng watches, the only difference being that he's reading a book, while you're watching him.]

There was a time when you thought your childhood was over, that the carefree and innocent life you could always have was gone.

Looking back now, it seems that this romance never truly disappeared from you.

It's simply because the object of their romance has disappeared.

Is it that we can be carefree during our childhood, or is it that carefree times are what childhood is all about?

[If Jiang Cheng hadn't suggested wanting to see other parts of the town, you could probably have spent a whole day in this pool.]

Just like before, you can now rest your chin on your hand and gaze at the boy, whether he's reading, swimming, or simply daydreaming, you'll never tire of looking at him or feel bored for as long as you do.

[A swimming pool alone isn't enough to deepen the memory. You need to find a way to overlap the past and new memories while the boy is suffering from amnesia, making them greater than the deep affection between Wilvie and Jiang Cheng.]

As a shameless and filthy bystander, you know very well how difficult and almost impossible this thing is in essence.

The effort required to achieve this is by no means insignificant.

Let's embark on a new journey now.

You have stepped onto the edge of what was once the town, an area near the forest, now developed into the core area because of its proximity to the mountains behind it.

The reconstruction here is more complete than in other outer ring areas, and its dazzling and colorful scenery is enough to dazzle and amaze.

The road was still smooth, paved with gravel, but because it was so close to the surrounding area, it was covered with a dreamlike sheen by the towering trees.

It was as deep as the night sky, yet it also possessed a touch of a young girl's innocence, pure as jade, as if stepping onto a soft, cloud-like ground.

The houses on both sides of the street are designed to house as many people as possible, and their exterior walls are bathed in a pinkish light, resembling candy houses in a fairyland.

The streets are lined with rows of dense shops, and apart from some ruins where reconstruction is not yet complete, each shop is decorated in a gorgeous and creative way.

Even without a sufficient and comprehensive industrial support for all aspects of entertainment, we can still rely on existing tools and the dyes that Qianjie collected.

Although the young man seemed very irritable, a large amount of dye was delivered in less than five minutes after the first person hesitated and asked if they could find some dye to sculpt the goddess's statue.

Colorful neon lights flashed, and various flowers and green plants adorned shop windows. A variety of decorations and artworks were cleverly displayed along the street. Light streaming through the glass windows illuminated every inch of the street, creating the illusion of stepping into a romantic and fantastical fairytale world.

The streets were bustling with people dressed in all sorts of different clothes. Because of Alicia's actions, people who had fled from all over the world came to this small town, causing countless cultures to converge and intersect here.

The reintegration of some light industries has prevented life here from feeling like a return to the misery of the old days. Gorgeous dresses, exquisite hats, and vibrant colors add a bright touch to this street.

It was like a dream, with a gentle breeze blowing, a wind that seemed to come from nowhere in the back mountains, carrying the giant trees standing on the summit, scattering stars and light.

The hem of her skirt lifted slightly, revealing her slender legs encased in white stockings. The girl gently lifted a strand of hair beside her ear, revealing her delicate, rosy earlobe.

Lacking a central theme, the somewhat empty and dreamlike world suddenly became complete, as if it had welcomed the only female protagonist belonging to this small town.

Her pink eyes blinked gently; the only fairy in the fairy tale had eyes only for the boy so close to her, with slightly upturned, narrow corners of her eyes.

"How about it."

"here……"

"Isn't it better than you imagined?"

……

"Indeed, it feels better than I remember."

Jiang Cheng's dark eyes reflected a town that was somewhat similar to, yet also quite different from, the one in his memory. He couldn't help but gently bite his lip and nod.

"I never expected that the Honkai would actually boost the light industry in this town. I just wonder who moved all this chaos and disorder here?"

"There's no negative meaning to it. On the contrary, being able to blend so many colors in a small town without them looking out of place is a very sophisticated skill. You're probably the only one here who can do that."

So dreamlike, so beautiful, it's practically paradise, exactly like the town's name, Eternal Paradise, that I saw when I got closer.

As expected of Alicia, she has been able to make exquisite dresses and design dreamlike events since a very long time ago. Now it seems that not only has her level of skill in clothing improved a lot, but even her design of the layout of architectural groups has become more grand.

This must be the most versatile and well-rounded person I know...

……

Right?

It was as if the inner self was denying something, gently rippling in the endless depths of the sea, a serious rejection of this mere spontaneous thought.

--No.

no way.

The truth is far from that.

How can you make such a casual decision?

Alicia is definitely not the most versatile person Jiang Cheng knows.

Alicia wasn't even the most talented person in fashion and architectural design among all the people Jiang Cheng had ever known in his life.

Obviously...

What we absolutely must never forget is what we should never forget.

"what……"

"Ah."

"Of course, this is all thanks to me. I put in a lot of effort and put a lot of care into the design of this town!"

"Come on, give her a compliment!"

"They really need praise from Jiangcheng!"

Alicia tiptoed, gently raising her head, displaying her emotions with enthusiasm and exuberance. The look in her starry eyes, after a brief moment of panic and helplessness, quickly transformed into a proud expression that demanded praise.

Like a proud kitten or an even more obedient puppy, it's practically a pet, seeking pats and praise from its owner.

Although the girl had actually become numb to the extreme during this time, if it weren't for the fact that the body of the Herrscher is not dirty and this outfit is not covered in dust, and even if there is a smell on her body, the unique fragrance of flowers on the girl would disappear.

The help given to the town was limited to protecting and planting that towering tree; no design element of the town itself helped in the slightest.

It seems that after crossing the line for the first time and accepting her own evil deeds, the girl has fallen into depravity at lightning speed in a very short time, and can even take credit for this achievement that does not belong to her.

"of course."

"Aili did a great job!"

The boy gently reached out his hand, choosing to give only a soft touch and a gentle smile.

The feeling of running one's pink hair through the hair, which even the most precious fabric in the world cannot compare to, is almost like stepping into heaven.

The electric-like comfort travels from the five fingers connected to the heart all the way to the heart, and then flows through the blood vessels to every remote corner of the body.

I'm no longer as awkward as I was the first time; my body's instincts have been awakened.

Even though 25 years have passed.

This technique of caressing has never been forgotten.

Faced with the adorable face right in front of him, the natural beauty and purity of a pink-haired young girl, that flawless look that no one could bear to refuse, how could Jiang Cheng possibly harden his heart and deny it?

I doubt there's anyone in the world who could resist this kind of behavior.

Even now, countless hesitations still weigh on my mind.

None of them had a higher priority than Ellie.

The dark, slightly shimmering pupils watched quietly as the girl, who wasn't even craning her neck, stood on tiptoe even higher to receive more of that warmth.

what……

what……

what……

Jiangcheng's head patting and such.

—That's absolutely fantastic!