The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

However, even the strongest will cannot directly influence the established reality.

Although Bronya always seemed to be talking about herself, she actually fulfilled the responsibilities of a captain in every way, becoming particularly calm and responsible.

I vaguely remember that she usually only provided assistance behind the scenes, and even then she rarely offered suggestions, let alone acted like a captain.

Bronya unleashed a powerful slash, beheading the Code IV Emperor on the spot.

Kiana couldn't help but reach out and clap her hands:

"Yay! Captain is awesome!"

"Ok?"

Bronya was somewhat taken aback by the fact that this teammate, who was always testing her limits, would be so obedient.

She hesitated for a moment, looking down in surprise, then took a deep breath.

"Battle over. Continue searching for spare parts."

"Oh, let's go."

Kiana reached out her hand, intending to take Bronya's hand and start moving, but only after reaching out did she suddenly realize... that the other person was the captain.

Realizing this, she smiled somewhat awkwardly, but Bronya suddenly reached out and grabbed her right hand, which she had pulled back.

"What? Are you injured?"

Seeing Bronya carefully examining her right hand with its face up, Kiana blushed for some reason...

Why is everyone different now? (Honkai Impact 3rd): Chapter 15 The elevator is fixed, now...

He's really changed; he used to be so prone to worrying...

Seeing Bronya holding her hand and examining it closely, Kiana could only silently complain to herself.

But suddenly, she remembered the past.

Actually, Bronya was already very caring towards others a long, long time ago, wasn't she?

Back when Wendy hadn't yet accepted the gem... wasn't she already very considerate of others? And she was incredibly attentive to Hill and the Arlene sisters as well.

They were so rude to me, though.

Thinking of this, Kiana couldn't help but chuckle.

"What's wrong? Why aren't you saying anything?"

After checking, Bronya was once again surprised to find that her teammates were unharmed.

It really makes one wonder if she is a Herrscher?

Thinking of this, Bronya slowly raised her head and looked at the girl in front of her who called herself Zhenqi.

For some reason, she always felt that the person in front of her seemed familiar, yet there always seemed to be a voice in her mind advising her against it.

To say she wasn't that person, to say she was just an ordinary girl.

There's something off about what he said, but it just doesn't make you want to object.

Is this just an illusion?

After a moment, Bronya withdrew her gaze and then said:

“Perhaps the quality of the Moon Rings at headquarters is getting better and better? Or maybe you’re just naturally compatible with the Moon Rings. It’s strange… You’re working so hard,” she said, reaching out to touch Kiana’s cheek, “yet you haven’t experienced any side effects. It’s almost inhuman.”

"Ugh! Captain Bronya, that's really hurtful what you're saying, and besides..."

Kiana reached out and grabbed Bronya's small hand that she had pulled back.

"Ok?"

"And besides, am I even human? Captain, don't you have any confidence in that?"

Kiana leaned in and brought her face close, their noses almost touching.

The sudden closeness caused a rare hint of panic to appear on Bronya's usually calm and pretty face.

She hurriedly retreated, but her hand was grabbed and she couldn't break free.

Helpless, Bronya had no choice but to stop and face the teammate who was causing her trouble again.

"what happened?"

She parted her cherry lips slightly and unexpectedly replied with this sentence.

"Hmm, it's nothing."

After successfully pulling off the prank, Kiana immediately let go of her hand, and even stuck out her tongue playfully at her at the end.

Hmph, serves you right for always bullying me!

Kiana, with her hands behind her back, casually turned her face to the side and whistled, displaying a touch of childlike innocence.

Seeing this, Bronya paused for a moment, somewhat annoyed, before shaking her head.

"If you're sure you're alright, then let's continue."

"Ok!"

Both sides tacitly agreed not to discuss the previous incident and then embarked on a journey to find spare parts.

While the journey wasn't exactly fraught with danger, the occasional appearance of a few tough-skinned monsters was still quite annoying.

But as the saying goes, perseverance pays off. After searching and comparing similar areas based on the information found at the elevator, the two finally succeeded in finding the necessary parts.

"Why is the captain only now returning? I think I heard fighting just now. Did they encounter danger on the way?"

As soon as Bronya returned, Lyle rushed over to greet her and began asking questions.

Seeing his urgency, Bronya hesitated for a moment before explaining:

"actually..."

"Well, it wasn't really dangerous. We just encountered some wandering monsters, but the captain and I took care of them quickly. By the way, did you guys notice anything strange while you were on guard duty?"

Before the squad leader could respond, Kiana, a temporary member, began to answer.

Such enthusiastic behavior is truly surprising.

Lyle and Timido exchanged glances, and after a brief hesitation, they both came to their senses and smiled at Kiana:

"No."

"Oh, that's good. I feel like Bronya would be very sad if something happened to you..."

"really?"

Upon hearing Kiana's candid words, the two team members exchanged glances, then both looked at Bronya.

As a result, both of them received an approving look from the captain.

Bronya's single glance greatly encouraged the two of them.

Seeing the two people's joyful faces, Bronya and Kiana both showed expressions of relief.

"And you."

"Eh?"

"Teammate, I'll be heartbroken if anything happens to you. Didn't we say that before? So..."

Bronya glanced at Lyle, who was busy at work, and then, seemingly intentionally or unintentionally, slowly said to Kiana:

"Don't push yourself anymore."

"..."

It's really hard to imagine that one day I would be taken care of like this by Bronya.

For some reason, Kiana felt a warm glow inside, and her eyes involuntarily welled up with tears.

Even though we haven't seen each other for several years, is she still concerned about me?

Oh...no, the current me isn't actually in her eyes...

Thinking of this, Kiana suddenly felt extremely sad.

"Um, Bronya, actually I, actually I—!"

She suddenly called out her best friend's name, wanting to confess everything to her.

I want to know the other person's true feelings.

However...

"Eh eh eh!"

Sirin's voice had never been so shrill and abrupt. The little guy flew between himself and Bronya at a speed that was almost unimaginable to ordinary people.

He started gesturing wildly and interrupting:

"After we fix the elevator, can we go up directly?"

It must be said that the topic she chose to change the subject was truly brilliant.

No matter how much you try to put important matters aside, you can't avoid this topic...

"Going straight up is a bit hasty."

As expected, Bronya looked around and carefully observed her teammates.

After some thought, she immediately said:

"If we venture forward rashly, we might encounter danger and accidents. We should return to the base to rest and recuperate."

"Huh? Resting? There's no need for that, I'm still full of energy!"

"Sigh, but Timido, Lyle, and I are all very tired."

Bronya stood with one hand on her hip. Although she didn't look tired on the surface, her tone revealed a hint of helplessness.

As if to confirm her statement, both Timido and Lyle looked troubled.

If you think about it carefully, the third squad came all the way here, only to spend almost a whole day fighting and then repairing the elevator.

It's fair to say they're constantly busy with little to no rest.