The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

"Her smug look is really annoying."

Mei wagged her thumbnail indignantly, clearly hating Sirin who was enjoying Kiana's attention.

She simply couldn't accept this guy, let alone work with him.

It's just that the world is so frustrating. Even though I hate her to the extreme, she still seems to be living a very happy life. It really makes me wonder if this little thing is deliberately putting on this act to annoy me.

"You share this view? Very rational. Actually... I don't like this guy either."

As Bronya revealed her true feelings, Mei gradually became confused.

You don't like it either? That's strange, I thought you had already accepted this little thing...

"Really?" Mei leaned slightly to the side, asking with some curiosity.

Why would I lie to you, Mei?

Bronya crossed her legs, exuding a composed and experienced air. Combined with her glamorous attire, she truly evoked the image of a powerful and influential boss.

She spoke with the air of a powerful figure, her persuasiveness bordering on indescribable.

Therefore, after her initial hesitation, Mei believed what her close friend had said.

They smiled at each other and then began to talk about their situations before they met.

Its content is undeniably magnificent and full of surprises.

Mei, at least, never expected that these monsters would actually give rise to a type that has self-awareness and can speak.

Of course, these alone are not considered outrageous.

"Uh...game?"

"Yes, I think that if we use these constructs as a blueprint to design a game, and then add a background setting of celestial beings, we could definitely design a AAA game that sells worldwide!"

Bronya, her eyes sparkling with excitement, was completely unaware that Mei was currently clutching her forehead, looking troubled.

What is all this about? The offensive from the heavens is intensifying, and even the little general that Void Treasury was joking about has been dispatched.

You actually have the mood to make games?

Is this a testament to your dedication, or are you simply completely oblivious to the atmosphere...?

Mei stroked her chin, surprised by her best friend's obliviousness. But she was only surprised for a moment before getting down to business.

In other words, it's about what to do next...

Why is everyone different now? (Honkai Impact 3rd): Chapter 55 Little Sirin: Am I being ostracized?

"Can you really return to Saint Fontaine by taking the Ferris wheel? Where did this information come from? Has it been verified?"

"This is a summary and analysis based on the intelligence I have gathered so far. There may be some errors, but it is undeniable that apart from this route, I cannot think of any other way to reach Saint Fontaine."

Bronya answered Mei's questions calmly and without any concealment.

Because it concerned the final battle, she shared the information directly.

She also explained the potential risks to Mei in detail, even though she knew that Mei would likely object if she told her, given Mei's personality. However, even knowing this, Bronya still chose not to hide it from her.

This shows her sincerity towards her friends and her trust in her companions.

She believed that Mei would make the right judgment and understand her choice.

And indeed, that's exactly what Bronya thought.

"A summary? If it were someone else, I might question it. But with you, I find it hard to imagine that your analysis could be wrong."

Mei stroked her chin, making no attempt to conceal her trust in Bronya.

Although this friend has grown considerably, her ability to learn from experience and create unexpected opportunities using her advanced technology remains unchanged. Despite being merely a former Herrscher of Reason, her exploration of the laws of the world is quite remarkable.

Just like creating a game, how can you draw inspiration from the world and create a completely new world from scratch without a sufficient understanding of it?

So when she became a game designer, it was actually a perfect fit for her major.

Fortunately, even after retiring from the military, she did not hesitate when conflict arose again. She returned immediately upon hearing the word.

"Thank you, Bronya. Although I don't know why you're so obsessed with Kiana, I don't think you'd hurt her. Right?"

“…” Bronya did not answer, but simply blinked silently.

"Very good! Ahem, and one more thing... if you see Seele, remember not to do this again. Otherwise... you know what will happen, right?"

Mei's suggestion hit the nail on the head, so much so that Bronya couldn't think of a reply for a long time.

Actually, she hadn't thought of this before, so she wasn't sure if Seele would have any outrageous reaction.

Fortunately, Seele isn't here right now, so everything is fine.

As for what happens if we meet again in the future... well, we'll have to wait and see.

With this thought in mind, Bronya slowly nodded.

Mei then stretched happily, and then stood up, indicating:

"Now that we have a better understanding of the situation, you should all get some rest. I still have the energy, and it's only right that I take on the patrol duties in return."

"Patrol? No need. I've already arranged for Heavy Armor Rabbit 0019 to keep watch outside. If there's an enemy attack, it will come back and notify us immediately."

Wow? Your Reload Bunny 0019 is really versatile.

It seems like if you apply for a patent and sell it to the world, then those anti-entropy people have nothing to do with it.

Okay, that was just a joke.

Mei knew very well what Dr. Edison and Dr. Tesla were capable of, and she also knew that when it came to invention, that duo could definitely invent something even more unusual, more useful... and more dangerous than the Heavy Bunny 0019.

Even so, Bronya's inventive skills are impressive and worthy of praise.

"Now that we have a surveillance system to assist us, shall we... take a break? Or continue discussing the battle plan?"

"Mei." Bronya didn't answer immediately, but called out softly.

"Ok?"

Kiana is watching you.

Upon hearing this, Mei turned around abruptly, only to find Kiana biting Sirin's hair, looking at her like a neglected kitten.

If the wretched little one in her arms had stayed quiet instead of flailing his arms and crying, perhaps her expression would have been truly captivating.

However, the act of biting hair, along with the little guy's gesticulating and babbling, made the scene quite joyful.

Perhaps because she saw the little thing was upset, Mei inexplicably felt much better. In fact, she was so happy she was speechless. Anyway, she slowly walked over to Kiana and then sat on the edge of the bed.

"Kiana, it's been so long. Where have you been all these years?"

"Huh? You've been caring about me all these years? I'm so touched... Mei, you're so kind."

"Um," Mei turned her face away shyly, "Well, what can I do? You're my best friend."

"Ok!"

Kiana nodded emphatically, then tossed Sirin aside and wrapped her arms around Mei's shoulders, kissing her intimately.

After being thrown onto the bed by her owner like a doll, Xilin was filled with hatred and gritted her teeth.

She tugged at her hair, utterly speechless at her idiot owner.

Seriously... can't you be a little bit more biased towards me?

Of course, despite her anger, she remained steadfast in her role as a tool and did not react. She simply stood by and watched the two become intimate.

She knew that if she showed any discomfort at this moment, it would be seen as deliberately picking a fight. This would definitely lower her standing in Kiana's eyes, and worse, Mei might seize the opportunity to attack her.

If she were to slash at me with the knife again, I would be in excruciating pain.

Thinking of this, Xilin's eyes darted around, and she quickly came up with a solution.

"Alright, alright, it's getting late, let's get some rest. Captain Mei, shouldn't you go rest over there?"

Unfortunately, regarding Celine's ostracism...

"I thought you were stuck on the moon, Kiana. It's so good to see you're still alive!"

"Hey, on the moon... uh, why am I stuck there for no reason?"

"Because of your name..."

Mei chatted with Kiana with a smile about the past years. She completely ignored Sirin, practically disregarding her.

Seeing this, even the extremely shrewd Xilin couldn't help but grit her teeth.

"Hey you two. It's so late, why aren't you asleep yet? Are you planning to...?"

"By the way, Kiana, are you hungry? I'm sorry, I didn't bring a bento box. There's still some time before dawn, so if you're hungry, how about I go to the nearby department store to collect some ingredients as soon as it gets light?"

"Huh? This..."

This latest instance of being ignored left Celine speechless.

What is this? Deliberately excluding oneself?

It must be admitted that Mei did it...

Judging from Kiana's happy expression, you probably wouldn't react even if you patted her on the head twice, let alone try to dissuade her.

Why are we all different now? (Honkai Impact 3rd): Chapter 56 The Doll's Utter Defeat

So next...

Celine thought about it and decided that it was better to leave cleanly than to do something pointless. Out of sight, out of mind, right?

So she jumped off the bed.

"You guys continue your conversation. Remember to call me if you need anything."

"By the way, Mei! Do you know about Bronya's latest game project?"

"Yeah! I know, it's a really fun game. Hehe, I wonder if we'll have a chance to play it together after it's finished. Kiana, you..."

Celine: "......"

Xilin felt like an abandoned child. These two people were chatting about games right in front of her, and they were having such a good time, as if they didn't care about her at all. Xilin felt like she was about to explode.