Honkai Impact 3rd: The Girl Who Chases the Flame

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“You are a man of great character, Joyce.”

Melutina smiled.

"Who knows, maybe we'll even save the world someday."

"Let's leave that aside for now, Medie. Don't take on our lab assistants without permission."

As they were talking, a girl with medium-length blue hair walked over and said in an annoyed tone.

"Liesel, trespassing is illegal!"

"Nobody gave you permission to treat the lab like your own home, did they?"

Einstein shook his head helplessly.

"Joyce is very talented; it would be a waste to just use him as your entertainment."

Melutina took a gummy candy out of her pocket and handed it to Einstein.

"It's okay if he's not the one organizing the data, right? Medie, you're not up to any ulterior motives, are you?"

Einstein took the gummy candy and asked.

"It's Otto's business to have crooked ideas. I have no interest in helping him. In fact, I'm on Joyce's side."

Melutina patted Joyce on the shoulder and said.

"Really? You and the bishop have been friends for many years, haven't you?"

Einstein sat down on the sofa and picked up the cappuccino from the table.

“My dear Lisser, do you really think anyone would risk their life for a guy like Otto because of friendship? It’s the opposite. People who know him well would love to see him die.”

Melutina shrugged.

"By the way, how's the coffee? I've been researching the differences in flavor between different coffee beans lately."

"Hmm, it's about 173.4 times better than the one Dr. Tesla made."

Einstein estimated it and said.

"I really want to know where you got this data... but isn't it a bit disrespectful to compare Frederica to me?"

“I’m sorry, Medie, but the only thing that left a deep impression on me was Dr. Tesla’s ‘horse manure’.”

Einstein put down his cup.

"Also, do you know Joyce's true identity?"

"Top Secret."

"Otto ordered it?"

"No, I made the decision, so I didn't tell Otto either."

Melutina stuck out her tongue.

"Otto only guessed roughly; in terms of knowledge, he is far inferior to me."

"I really want to know your background..."

Einstein shook his head helplessly.

"Can't you just tell me? I can let Dr. Tesla kiss you."

"I might consider kissing Lisser, but no, I'm just kidding, don't actually come close."

Seeing Einstein actually leaning his head close, Melutina quickly took a step back.

"Tch, so your sexual orientation really isn't a problem after all."

"...Wow, wow, the renowned Dr. Einstein just solemnly made discriminatory and contemptuous remarks about sexual orientation, and the target was me."

Melutina loudly protested.

"I don't discriminate against women, but I do discriminate against men a little."

Einstein stuck out his tongue.

“Meddy, I recently received a letter from Dr. Schrödinger. He may be going to the United States, and he has invited you as well.”

"Of course I'll go! It's been so long since I've seen Emma (Planck), and Miss Cat Killer too. This is a perfectly legitimate reason to stay away from that Otto guy... Ah, or maybe I should just side with Nancy (Edison)?"

Melutina nodded.

"...I suspect there must be some discovery, which they might not want Destiny to know."

Einstein hesitated for a moment and said,

"Meddy, can I trust you?"

"At least when it comes to hating Otto and Destiny, that's perfectly acceptable."

Melutina shrugged.

"If you guys want independence, I'll be the first to respond! If it comes to that, there shouldn't be any problems, right?"

"We're not considering independence right now, although Nancy might not think so."

Einstein said helplessly, then finally remembered Joyce, who had been invisible from the beginning.

“You’re going too, and so are the Finns.”

"Huh? Oh...oh."

Joyce nodded obediently.

"Dr. Linnaeus, you know who I am, right? Am I... really something bad?"

"No."

Melutina placed her hand on his face, while Einstein, holding a cup beside her, cracked his fingers.

“I can assure you of that, Joyce. You’re a great guy.”

Chapter Two: Planck

"Hey hey, my dear Frederica, woo hoo hoo, lift me up high...wait, have you gained weight?"

"Put me down, you old hag!"

……

As soon as Melutina arrived at Einstein and Dr. Tesla's residence, she gave Tesla a loving hug, as was customary.

However, Dr. Tesla was clearly furious.

"Finnish man, have you bought your plane ticket yet?"

After putting the Tesla down, Melutina looked at the unshaven, blond middle-aged man next to her.

"Everything is ready, Dr. Linnaeus. Do you need to inform His Holiness the Bishop about your trip?"

The Finn nodded and asked.

"Please, Otto isn't my guardian or my boyfriend, why should I report to him when I go to America?"

Melutina curled her lip in disdain.

"But I heard Emma's going through menopause lately, Joyce should be careful."

"Emma...who is she?"

Joyce scratched his head.

“Emma Planck, or at least you’ve heard of Planck, right?”

Melutina took a piece of chocolate out of her pocket and put it in her mouth.

"Yes, I've heard of that. So, are we going there to see Dr. Planck?"

"To be precise, she wants to see us... Lisser, you really shouldn't worry. Emma is currently struggling to find a husband. Joyce is her type, aren't you afraid that someone will beat you to it?"

Melutina stuck out her tongue.

“...Shut your mouth, Medie.”

Einstein shook his head helplessly.

"The Finns are gone."

"okay."

.........

"Hey Joyce, do you know what the most embarrassing thing about being on a plane is?"

"……do not know."

"That was when Frederica wanted to play cards, Lisel next to her was already asleep."

"You can tell that Dr. Tesla is very irritable."

"These two are a match made in heaven, so, would you like to play cards with me?"

"So this was the real purpose...?"