Honkai Impact 3rd: The Girl Who Chases the Flame

Cangxuan, the guardian deity of China and the pioneer of civilization.

He was assassinated at the three major tribal conference.

Died.

...............

"I leave the most important spark to those who come after me."

Along with my past struggles. Mistakes, hesitations, and regrets all belong to the past.

The choice is being made in a brand new era.

May they one day reach the stars.

—Cang Xuan

Side Story: In Another Time and Space

"Hey, Medie, breakfast! Breakfast!"

"There's no time, I'll go eat out!"

"What?! Stop! Medie! Gutter oil, melamine! We'll die if we eat out!"

"No way! I'm leaving! You idiot bro!"

"Wait, wait a minute!"

……

Australia

Metis

"Listen to me, Nino, there are some weird rumors about my brother again... something about foot fetishism and lolicon."

"It's probably because Mr. Kosmo has been spending a lot of time with Gretchen lately."

Melutina, 21 years old, Department of Biology.

Nino, 21 years old, a law student.

The two are best friends.

"Isn't that just being a lolicon? Add a sister complex to that, and this guy's life is hopeless!"

Melutina stuck out her tongue and said.

Not entirely.

Nino took off his headphones.

"At least Mr. Kosmo's face is cute."

"After all, he's my twin brother."

"She really knows how to pat herself on the back..."

Nino shook his head helplessly, and seeing the woman standing in front of him with her arms crossed, he subconsciously said,

"Ah, good morning, Sentoru-senpai."

"Huh? Oh, it's you guys."

Biology Department Teaching Assistant, 26 years old, from Chitose.

"What's wrong?"

Melutina asked curiously.

"Huh? Ah, no... it's nothing."

"Could it be..."

Nino suddenly pulled the newspaper from Chizuru's hand, a mischievous grin spreading across his face.

"Are you so captivated by this handsome guy?"

"Hey, don't tease the teacher!"

Chitose, her face flushed, snatched the newspaper back, only to have it taken by Meltina on the other side.

"Sister Chito, you're not that much older than us, are you... Wow, it's the famous basketball player Kevin! He won a world-class tournament this time... A proposal?!"

Melutina looked at the text below the report in surprise.

"He seems to have had many rumored relationships with female celebrities, right? Which one is it?"

"It's Professor May from Themis University."

Chizuru didn't take the newspaper back, but sighed, pressing her forehead.

"It is said that the two were lovers in high school and have been hiding their piano practice until now."

"Speaking of female celebrities, hasn't Miss Eden recently officially announced her retirement?"

Nino pondered, stroking his chin.

"That was canceled. It seemed to say something like, 'After being persuaded by my best friend, I still couldn't give up opera. I will stand on this stage until the day I can no longer get up.' That's great. I was shocked when Miss Eden said she was retiring. I thought I would never hear her sing again."

Melutina replied.

"My dearest friend, that's wonderful."

Chizuru sighed, then glared fiercely at Nino.

"Everyone's in pairs these days, especially you, Nino. Don't play dumb, it's already been exposed that you have a handsome silver-haired boyfriend!"

"That's like my livestock. I roughly know what you're thinking, but it's very different from what you're thinking, isn't it?"

Nino shrugged and patted Melutina on the shoulder.

"I'm worried that this close friend will one day run off with a woman."

"There is nothing wrong with my sexual orientation."

Melutina snorted.

"Really? Kissing Vanessa's face, burying your face in Dr. Mebius's chest, going to a concert with Danju and Dr. Cangxuan... You really are a terrible woman."

Nino pursed his lips, looking incredulous.

"What young people! Young people... I'm so envious."

Chito said enviously.

"I just like handsome guys, that's normal, isn't it?"

"for example?"

"Uh...uh...your brother?"

"He's only 14 years old, you bastard!"

"I'm only 21 years old!"

"Shut up, you cynical boy-lover, and accept your divine punishment!"

"I refuse! I..."

"You're so energetic this morning."

Before they knew it, the group had reached the school gate, where a sharp-looking middle-aged man with short blue hair was standing.

"Little girls, instead of discussing those kinds of issues, do you know if there's a lolicon around here named 'Kosmo'?"

"..."

"..."

"..."

They shook their heads at the same time.

"Really? Damn it, they dare to target my daughter... Medie! If you see anyone with that name, you'd better tell me. All you lolicon lovers, die!!!"

After saying that, the man made an unintelligible shout and walked out of the campus.

"That must be Mr. Hen, right? He's been going to Dr. Möbius's place quite often lately..."

Qian Du hesitated for a moment before speaking.

"Yes, he's Senior Sister Blanca's husband."

Melutina's expression was slightly strange.

"I really hope Mr. Kosmos survives until tomorrow... Maddie, I have an appointment with Desdobia, so I'll be going now?"

Nino clasped his hands together and silently mourned for a certain man for a second.

.........

"The sun is shining so brightly today! I've been wanting to take advantage of nice weather and go out with everyone for ages!"

“You seem quite happy, Klein.”

"Of course, Senior Sister Blanca!"

"Cangxuan! Cangxuan! Don't hide there, let's fly a kite!"

"You idiot Danzhu, how can you fly a kite on a sunny day like this?"

Four assistants from the Möbius Laboratory stood on the wide lawn, chatting amongst themselves.

"That's why I'm not going to be a scientist. Don't call me that every time, Senior Sister Klein."

Melutina snorted.

"Don't say that, you're really suited for this line of work."

"I've made up my mind!"

Melutina said excitedly.

"I want to be a rock musician!"