Honkai Impact 3rd, a simulator of lifelong regret!

Most people are superficial; mutual understanding is a luxury.

But ultimately, what does this have to do with you?

You'll never have a chance to interact with them. They don't care about you; even on your birthday, they've never looked at you or wished you a happy birthday—as if you've ever cared about them, never even for a second.

[If the birthday party hadn't been organized by Alicia herself, and if it weren't for the fact that Velvet would have personally presented a gift to everyone attending the party.]

You don't want to stay in this tedious and unfamiliar place for even a second longer.

Even at a social gathering, it's unnecessary for everyone to crowd around just one person. This not only leaves the girl no room to breathe but also turns the entire event into a chaotic brawl, as foolish as a fan-organized social event.

Even the most fanatical and obsessive fans still possess at least a shred of basic discipline.

You couldn't be bothered to accept their gifts. Whatever they gave you, you simply labeled it trash; the fancy gift box was nothing more than a nicer garbage bag.

[It's good to leave now. As for Alicia, we'll contact her later when we have time.]

[You've simply chosen a different path in your journey; you haven't broken off relations, and the girl couldn't have suddenly vanished into thin air.]

Clearly, Velvi has sensed your thoughts.

"let's go."

The quiet girl raised her head, slightly tiptoed, blinked her eyes which were still full of surprise, gently tugged at your sleeve with her fingertips, and parted her lips to utter a soft, incredulous voice.

"...Jiangcheng".

"Ah."

Looking at the girl who no longer cared about her surroundings, whose eyes were only on him, and who had even overcome her inferiority complex to some extent, Jiang Cheng gently raised his lips, revealing a warm and sunny smile, and answered with equal gentleness.

In those silver-gray eyes, adorned with a cherry blossom-pink hue, one could easily discern a slightly tipsy, almost intoxicated feeling, as if they had consumed a little light wine.

—Even now, she hasn't fully accepted the fact that you promised yourself.

Instead, it represents that the girl's act of standing in front of the boy was actually motivated by a desire to protect Jiang Cheng, help Jiang Cheng, and develop his instincts.

"Let's go."

"Now that I've become your assistant, I should immediately assume some of my due responsibilities. Hello, dear Miss Wilvi."

The boy, acting as her partner, reached out his right hand to the girl, who was slightly tipsy from the sweetness, and grasped her soft hand before she even realized it.

He gently took her hand, deliberately touching her palm; her slender, delicate fingers felt as sweet and soft as the petals on a hat.

The slightly upturned, playful tone, carrying a hint of mischief, broke the girl's infatuation.

"……Eh?!"

Vilvi's pupils contracted slightly, and she made a cute sound. Her palm was being gently teased by the boy, but she showed no intention of letting go. She gently clenched her teeth, as if cheering herself on.

"I'm also really looking forward to it, dear... dear Jiangcheng."

"Besides, you're not the master, you're the master. I can't be the master at all."

……

At twenty-two, a better life begins.

[Without any pretense, this statement is truly, in a sense, almost a complete and unadorned declaration.]

You never imagined you'd be living such a comfortable life after leaving Alicia.

This isn't meant to express any opposition to that flawless young woman, nor is it intended to belittle or insult anyone; it's simply a casual remark, like "The weather is so nice today."

Seeing a beautiful sunset, a golden sunrise, or an endless sky, the feeling of beauty instinctively makes one want to sigh and express it.

Alicia is indeed a very perfect person.

[Gentle, lovely, and capable, every move she makes surpasses the world's best idols by tens of thousands of times; just watching her is enough to captivate one.]

Her wonderful personality is beyond words; it's like seeing honey, flowers, fairies, and the moon.

[However, humans have diverse personalities, and even the most perfect person cannot truly and completely win everyone's favor and willingness to stay by their side, following the girl in a way that is not that of a follower.]

[Because there will always be some selfish beings who place themselves on equal footing with the girl, yearning for Alicia to cast their gaze upon them.]

But they never knew that there are some things in this world that cannot be imprisoned.

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30. For the first time, you felt the weight of a young girl's love.

Just as the sweetness of honey, the brightness of the moon, the coolness of the wind, and the freedom of fairies cannot be imprisoned, even if you reach out to grasp them, they will eventually seep through your fingers and return to this world.

Alicia belongs half to the sky and half to the sea; simply put, Alicia will always belong to freedom.

So when hopes are dashed, when selfish individuals fail to capture the girl's undivided attention, it's natural to feel some resentment.

No one belongs to another; it's a meaningless act, but life is inherently meaningless, so we must find meaning for ourselves.

If given the chance, you would still want to become friends with Alicia and work together to change things, but at least for now...

You will never allow yourself to be so arrogant and selfish again.

The girl by your side is Vilvie, a girl you should truly hold onto, truly protect, and more importantly, do something for.

[You'll only be a burden to Alicia, so why not go and save those within reach who need your help and care?]

The first step is to accompany the girl to her workshop.

Just how futuristic and advanced will the workshop founded by this world-class genius, whose talent is unmatched, be?

Well……

It's hard to describe this skyscraper; it looks like something out of a retro game or a design from the last century. Next to it is a plaque in a gear and steampunk style that reads: Spiral Workshop.

After careful consideration, the young man could only give a neutral and conservative answer.

"Its style is quite unique."

……

"Eh……"

"Is it... that ugly?"

Wilvi was instantly devastated. She bit her lip lightly, lowered her head slightly, and her face was obscured by the shadow of the brim of the girl's hat, so her true expression could not be seen. Only her instantly depressed mood could be felt.

Although that's no longer possible.

Even though I've already taken that step.

They should show Jiangcheng how much they've grown.

It was simply rejected.

The feeling of being rejected by the boy himself still robbed him of all other space.

"--handsome."

Jiang Cheng did not hesitate.

The boy, who had been chatting with the girl for a long time, was already very familiar with this kind of thing. He even pointed directly to the plaque behind the building and praised the girl's aesthetic sense again using the same words he had used to compliment her.

Even when she's feeling down, Vivi is still adorable, but it's best not to let her feel down.

If this low mood continues, it will really cause problems.

Even setting aside the comfort factor, who can resist the clattering gears, the mechanical symphony at the assembly points, the black veil covering the mysterious cards, and the gentleman's hat—the perfect match?

"that would be great."

The girl's silver-gray eyes lit up once again, her energy visibly replenished in an instant, and she became lively and energetic again because of a single sentence.

Just a few words can completely change a person's thoughts and mood...

The boy clearly felt the heavy pressure on his shoulders.

It was completely different from my previous relationship with Alicia.

The pressure of being completely relied upon.

The world's top genius, such a beautiful girl, such an insecure person, could have all her thoughts changed by a single sentence. It's as if she were on a control panel, and even her mood was completely at the mercy of others.

If you say or do something wrong, it can really lead to irreparable side effects.

……

[After you enter, you watch as Velvi completes a series of high-tech operations, such as reading ID cards, measuring fingerprints, and testing irises. Then, a corridor with a similar steampunk style to the building's decor appears before you.]

[What you've seen so far is enough to shatter your worldview.]

The past has shattered completely in this short period of time; art that once existed only in fantasy has now calmly appeared in reality.

You initially thought this was just an ordinary 20th century, and that those technologies only existed in science fiction novels and people's fantasies about the future.

[I never imagined that the vast majority of the technologies involved would actually be implemented in the world.]

You take the elevator, passing countless brightly lit studios with hair everywhere. At the end of the road, there's a space much larger than the others, seemingly taking up half the space even from inside the building.

The black walls feature dark gold patterns, some even openwork, revealing details of turning gears and their constant clicking sounds.

[At the very end of the most luxurious and exquisite things, it says.]

[—Spiral Workshop.]

This is the residence that the girl prepared for Jiang Cheng, built according to their shared interests, perfectly matching the boy's wishes, the boy's hobbies, and the XP system.

This is also an achievement to prove that I am no longer as incompetent as I was in the past, and that if I work hard, I can still accomplish some small things.

—It's a small matter.

A complete studio can be created in a very short time.

The main base is even more luxurious, like a skyscraper, a world just for the two of them.