Honkai Impact 3rd experience, starting with a thousand Herrschers

"No need, it was just something I did on the spur of the moment, no need for all this..."

"No! You saved Seele. I've forgotten who said it, but it must have been someone very important who told Seele that this kind of favor must be repaid! So, please don't refuse me, okay?"

Seeing that Xier was about to cry again, Cheng Xing could only nod helplessly. Anyway, he could just find some excuse to repay the favor after they got out.

Chapter 195: Petting Small Animals is a Good Form of Psychological Therapy

Cheng Xing sat on the ground, idly fiddling with a coin in his hand. Ever since he learned that this place might be a quantum space, he had made various attempts and found that, in a certain sense, it was indeed possible to use a certain amount of energy to interfere with the physics here, and even various parameters.

If your will and energy are strong enough, you can even make the physical laws here become 1+1=3, water flows uphill, the sun is cold, and a series of other things that defy common sense.

"It's called a quantum space, but it feels more like a world of consciousness. Or is it actually more like a setting like a sacred space? Whatever, when in doubt, we'll stick to quantum mechanics."

At this moment, Cheng Xing looked at the girl sitting next to him, who was enjoying the various foods and sodas on the table. Perhaps noticing Cheng Xing's gaze, Xi'er slowed down her movements a little embarrassed, making her eating manners appear much more ladylike.

That's normal, though. Someone who has lived in such a place for who knows how long, who has never been in contact with food and water, has completely forgotten what food tastes like and what water tastes like. When they try to enjoy food again, it's hard to bear it and maintain an elegant demeanor.

After satisfying her senses, Seele returned to Cheng Xing's side and then solemnly said...

"I'm sorry, my self-introduction at the beginning was not complete. Let me add some details here."

“I am Seele Freya. I have forgotten who my biological parents are and what they look like. I only remember that my only mother is Cocolia. The person I cherish most is my sister Bronya... As for what they actually look like, I have really forgotten. I only remember them most vividly.”

As Seele spoke, her expression became very forlorn, and she clutched the hem of her clothes with both hands, looking as pitiful as a child who had done something wrong.

"It's alright. Once we get back outside, you can get to know them again. It's normal for them to become strangers after so much time has passed. Besides, I happen to know Bronya, so you two will be able to meet up soon after we get out."

"...Will Brother Cheng Xing leave at that time?"

For some reason, Xi'er suddenly asked such a question. Cheng Xing was stunned for a moment, but then he didn't care why Xi'er asked the question and casually replied, "My destination is also that place. If anything happens, you can come and find me."

"Really? That's wonderful."

Xi'er seemed to breathe a sigh of relief and said softly. Although Cheng Xing heard this, he didn't pay much attention to it. After all, someone who had been wandering in a lonely world for so long would definitely have some kind of emotional support when they met another person. But after spending more time with their relatives and friends, that support would gradually be transferred away.

Moreover, regardless of which world she's in, Seele has always had deep feelings for Bronya and has tried her best to pursue and rely on her. How could she possibly replace Bronya so easily just because of her own appearance?

Cheng Xing revealed a very hearty smile and felt that he would never plant a flag.

"So, Brother Cheng Xing, when can we leave here?"

"There's no need to call me 'brother' anymore. I'm actually quite old, so it's not really appropriate to call me 'brother.' You can just call me 'sir.'"

This was the first time Cheng Xing had ever felt that being called "brother" sounded strangely embarrassing. After all, he was not young anymore, and being called "brother" by a girl felt like he was trying to act young.

"As for leaving here, it will be soon. In about 24 hours, we will be able to successfully leave this world and return to the real world."

"You don't need to worry about your quantum body dissipating or returning here. Rest assured, with me here, nothing unexpected will happen. You just need to quietly embrace the wonderful life that is about to begin."

"As for the favors you mentioned, just learn some basic dishes from your hometown and cook them for me so I can have a good meal. After all, in my hometown, favors can sometimes be repaid with a meal."

Cheng Xing smiled and gave Xi'er a thumbs up.

Looking at Cheng Xing's smiling face, Xi'er wondered why his otherwise ordinary face now possessed a unique charm, causing the girl to lower her head and feel her face flush.

"How could it be so easy to pay it back?"

The girl thought to herself.

Just then, all the birds that were on scouting flew back one by one. When the various colorful birds of different species came over, Seele was first startled, but when she saw so many cute, furry creatures, she couldn't help but feel a sense of fondness.

"Touch them if you want. Anyway, these things are just doll-like things that I created. I control them all, so they won't hurt you."

Cheng Xing saw the longing in Xi'er's eyes, and then smiled and said.

Seele nodded happily, and then immediately spotted a snow-white pigeon.

The pure white pigeon, without a single blemish, was preening its feathers with its beak, looking incredibly cute and making one want to touch it.

Seele stretched out her hand, and the pigeon seemed to understand, hopping a few steps and landing in Seele's palm.

Seele slowly lifted the white dove into her hands and examined it closely. The dove simply stared at the girl calmly without making any move.

Then the girl shakily stretched out a hand and gently ran her index finger along the pigeon's wing.

After confirming that the pigeon showed no resistance or discomfort, the girl gradually relaxed and gently stroked the pigeon's back with her palm.

Feeling the comfortable sensation of feathers gently brushing against her palms, and experiencing the psychological healing effect of stroking fluffy little animals, Seele couldn't help but smile gently.

It seems that the remaining pressure and darkness in my heart also slowly dissipated with this action.

The girl was still surrounded by many birds, who simply watched her actions silently and then nestled beside her. Some stood quietly, while others preened their feathers, but without exception, they did not resist when the girl reached out her hand to them.

For a moment, Seele was engrossed in the joy of touching the bird... Does that sound a bit off?

Chapter 196: What Mischief Could a Pigeon Have?

It turns out that petting furry animals does have a very positive psychological therapeutic effect, which explains why cats were sometimes released onto the battlefield during wartime.

Seele's mental state has improved considerably. Once she returns to her daily life, no longer has to stay here, and no longer has to endure loneliness, she will probably become the ordinary girl she once was again.

As for the quantum state problem, it's easy to solve. All that's needed is to stabilize the anchor point. Cheng Xing only needs to use the power of the Herrscher of Reason to construct a stable device and deliver it to Seele, or rather, to bury that power in Seele's body.

Seele was lost in thought as she looked at the colorful parrot in her hand. She had never seen such a vibrant little bird before, and it looked so impressive.

Cheng Xing calmly took out a notebook from his bag and began writing something on it, as if he hadn't written anything for several days.

Seele also noticed the older brother who had saved her, who was writing in his diary. Could it be that he had the same hobby as her?

However, Seele developed this hobby purely because she had been lonely for too long in this desolate world, and had no choice but to use writing a diary to express her inner feelings. She wanted to have a place to confide in, so she developed this habit.

Although she was curious about what her older brother wrote in his notebook, Seele knew she shouldn't peek into other people's diaries. It must be the most private and precious thing in his heart, and it shouldn't be pried into casually.

"Seele should be a good child so that she won't be left behind by others."

Seele muttered to herself in an extremely soft voice, but the parrot standing in her hand tilted its head, clearly having heard the girl's words. And since the doll heard it, Cheng Xing naturally heard it too.

Cheng Xing paused slightly in his pen. After a helpless sigh, he understood that this was an inevitable psychological lack of security, but there was no cure for it; it could only be gradually eliminated with the passage of time.

"Hopefully, Raiden Mei in this world has helped Bronya in this world recover a lot of emotions, so that she, as the older sister, can also help Seele recover properly."

Cheng Xing knew that this was not the time to stand up and offer words of comfort and responsibility. If he did that, it would inevitably cause trouble and risk adding another member to his harem. He decided it was better not to do something so tasteless.

Taking advantage of one's current loneliness and lack of support to win a young girl's heart is a despicable thing to do.

Moreover, I am not someone I can rely on or entrust my life to.

Cheng Xing suddenly came to his senses, looked at the words he had written in his notebook, smiled helplessly, and then continued writing without erasing what he had written.

Anyway, those who want to see this content probably won't be able to find themselves anymore.

After playing with all sorts of birds for a while, Seele seemed to get tired, and then slowly came to Cheng Xing's side, sat down next to him, and leaned against him.

The girl's movements were very gentle and slow. It seemed that as long as she was sincere, if she showed even the slightest hint of impatience or refusal, she would run away like a frightened little rabbit.

After confirming that Cheng Xing showed no impatience or rejection, Xi'er breathed a sigh of relief and leaned against him. Feeling the warmth of another person's presence and knowing that someone she could rely on had reappeared, she felt a sense of fulfillment and security.

"This is not a dream, it is absolutely not a dream! This is real, these are people I can touch, this must all be real, not my imagination."

"Seele has truly met her hero."

"Bronya, Cocolia, Seele... I think I understand now what it was like when the prince rescued the princess from her predicament in those fairy tales."

"That was sweeter and more blissful than any candy I've ever eaten."

The girl fell into a deep sleep with a happy smile on her face. Cheng Xing turned his head, looked at the girl's sleeping face, and then put the pen and notebook in his hand into an unknown space. He sat quietly on the ground, not wanting to disturb the girl's sleep.

At the same time, he closed his eyes and focused intently on trying to understand this area that resembled a quantum space, hoping to speed up his journey to leave.

Although the intention was to handle various matters calmly and achieve multi-core operation by sharing computing power through the existence of puppets, unfortunately, there was always a lot of noisy noise in my ears.

"If I remember correctly, this girl isn't even an adult yet, judging by her actual age, right?"

"That's right, they're not adults! Look at our main body's harem, aren't the vast majority of them minors, not many of them older?"

"Look at her, Bronya, she's definitely a minor. Sirin, although she's lived for many years, she's spent most of her time sleeping, so she's also a minor. Raiden Shin, she hasn't even been alive for a year since she was born. And then there's Kiana, the young lady of this world, she's definitely not a minor. And then there's Seele now, although she's survived for countless years in the quantum realm, she's clearly not a minor in the real world either! You can tell just by looking at her."

"Wow, now that you mention it, the original body is really quite gruesome! Why don't you go talk to the Doctor? I think the Doctor's appearance is quite gruesome too."

"Oh dear! Dr. Möbius herself has already said that she doesn't need a partner. She's not a hypocrite; she must have meant it. I don't think a mad scientist can seriously have a relationship. I can't imagine it; if you don't have the imagination, that's too crazy!"

"You two seem to be having a great time chatting."

"Coo coo coo coo!"

The pigeon that was chatting the most enthusiastically has now turned into a heartless cooing machine, completely giving off an "I don't understand what you're saying" vibe.

"Hehe, I want to eat pigeon!"

"Oh, do you want to eat the author? But if you eat the author, we won't be able to continue updating this book, and if we stop updating, our story will come to an end."

"...Alright, shut up."

Cheng Xing couldn't stand these silly birds chattering in his ear any longer, so he uninstalled their emotional modules, leaving them as pure calculators in the same place.

And so the world finally became quiet.

Chapter 197: Welcome Back, Seele

I used to find these guys annoying, but after losing them, I felt a bit lonely and quiet. But now I'm starting to find them annoying again.

"So even though they've essentially left, their goofy personalities are still here... Seriously, even their ashes are gone, does that sarcastic nature still refuse to leave?"

Unfortunately, no one is responding to him now.

"...Ah, never mind, never mind, I'll be leaving soon, and there are many more things waiting for me to do then."

Cheng Xing snapped out of his reverie and, through continuous deduction and calculation, finally found a weak passage connecting this place with the real world. Although it was only a thin membrane that closely resembled the real world, breaking it with all one's might still cause some trouble.

Moreover, it's inconvenient for me to use the power that can shatter the world's membrane.

While I can certainly do it now, the cost of using it would be too severe.

"The world of Honkai Impact 2 doesn't have the concept of the Sea of ​​Quanta or the World Bubble. If I really go all out here, then when I get out, it will probably be the Honkai Will going all out."

After finding the weak point, Cheng Xing began to use his power to weaken that boundary, and then the coordinates in the real world began to merge with him.

By constantly trying to return that illusion to the main body, the connection will become deeper, and you won't have to worry about being transported to some strange place after returning to the real world.

She didn't know how much time had passed, but according to her own counting speed, it was about two hours before Seele finally woke up from her sleep.

She glanced shyly at Cheng Xing, who remained unmoved beside her, straightened her clothes, and then continued, "I'm sorry, I've caused you trouble by doing this."