Honkai Impact 3rd: The Girl Who Chases the Flame

"This must be what they call the land of immortality."

Melutina remembered the girl from the convent.

"The actions of the Herrschers are not entirely without reason or cause, and I do not object to analyzing their inner thoughts. However..."

However, she still carries the blood feud of her subordinates on her shoulders.

"This is really puzzling..."

Sakura sighed inwardly.

"We couldn't reach Phyllis during this emergency call; she's probably slacking off in her dorm. But that might not be such a bad thing."

"That's enough chit-chat... step aside!"

Just as Eden was about to speak, he suddenly noticed something unusual in the distance out of the corner of his eye and couldn't help but shout out.

However, it was still a moment too late.

"Hmm...?!"

"Forehead……"

"So heavy...?!"

The power of the Herald of Binding—"Divine Grace Barrier"—expanded further, enveloping the bodies of the three unsuspecting Fusion Warriors.

Eden instantly knelt on one knee, one hand supporting himself on the ground, the other hand covering his chest.

Sakura was a little better off, but she also curled up her ears and leaned against the wall.

However, to their astonishment, Melutina had already fallen face-first to the ground.

"Idiot, who let you in here?!"

Sagara spoke in exasperation.

"My relationship with you is unlike any other fusion warrior's. Aren't you courting death?!"

"Your words..."

Melutina barely managed to lift her head, blood trickling from her nose and down her mouth. She looked at the Honkai Beast above her.

"You should have said so sooner."

"Roar!!!"

The Honkai Beast roared and leaped down from the tall building, while Melutina rolled several times on the road.

"If Qianjie saw this, he'd definitely laugh at you mercilessly..."

Sakura slowly drew her sword.

"The ace was the first to fall."

"Meddy!"

Eden lunged forward, shielding Melutina beneath his body.

"Sakura, please!"

"Leave it to me."

Sakura's sword, Frost Prison, was pointed diagonally at the Honkai Beast.

"I really hope we can make it to China alive."

Chapter 111 The Song of the Third Squad (Part 1)

Do you want to be a hero?

"I... I just wanted to help everyone."

"To join the Moth for such a reason, I don't know whether to praise your courage or sigh at your foolishness."

"But what's wrong with that?"

Perhaps, that was the first time she, who had always been timid, had answered someone so firmly.

"If I can help, what's wrong with that?"

"...If that's your wish, then there's nothing wrong with it."

Mei carefully examined the child.

"What's your name?"

"Susana".

Susana raised her head and looked at the legendary doctor. She was beautiful, but she didn't seem any different from others. Perhaps the only difference was the deep weariness in her eyes.

"Susana, I've got it."

Mei nodded.

"You must live on... It may sound strange for me to say this, but I sincerely hope that each of you can live on."

"Thank you, Dr. Mei. I will."

.........

Do you want to be a hero?

"I'm not interested in that kind of thing."

"Then why did you join this program?"

"I came here because I had no home and no friends."

"It sounds like giving up on oneself."

Mei frowned slightly. She didn't want such soldiers, not out of self-interest, but out of her own conscience.

"I don't think so."

Li Xue leaned against the window, her attitude even somewhat arrogant and rude.

"A true hero considers the world his home. Since he has no small family left, he will risk his life to protect the greater good."

"...Isn't that a hero?"

Mei countered with a question.

"Of course not. Only the successful are heroes, but I..."

Li Xue thought for a moment,

"I guess I won't have that kind of luck."

"Then I wish you good luck."

Mei didn't mind her rudeness; instead, she solemnly extended her hand to her.

"Thank you, my compatriot."

.........

"I thought you had already left the team."

"I thought so too."

"Lewis, what do you want to do? Do you want to become a hero? You're already a hero among ordinary people."

"I am not a hero, and I don't want to be one."

Lewis sat on the sofa with his arms crossed, facing May.

"Then...why did you come back?"

Mei looked puzzled.

“My daughter died, and I came back so that the children of her generation wouldn’t end up like her.”

"Are you saying... you have no more attachments?"

Mei frowned.

"Who knows...maybe it's just self-abandonment."

"You're not that kind of person."

"Then don't ask so many questions."

Lewis stood up.

There are always a few things that people don't want to say aloud.

.........

Do you want to be a hero?

"I didn't even know there was an interview required."

No, your answer will not affect your hiring.

"Hmm... I want to."

"why?"

Mei asked with great interest, and this was the first person to answer so directly.

"Labor should be paid. If I have paid a price, then I have the right to receive a reward."

Salome shrugged and said.

"...That is indeed a unique answer."

This seemingly quiet girl's thoughts surprised Medon.

"Whether you're a good person or a bad person, a hero or a deserter... everyone's struggling to survive in this era, right? I can answer you because I don't care about the answer at all."

Salome thought for a moment and said,

"I just hope that I won't give up on myself, even if... I might die somewhere."

You will do it.