Honkai Impact 3rd: The Girl Who Chases the Flame

“Sakura couldn’t possibly not understand, yet she still accepted the mission to eliminate the leader of the third squad.”

Melutina said expressionlessly.

“Of course, Sakura is a good girl. She probably thinks that if anyone can get out of the poisonous cocoon, it should be you.”

Alicia said earnestly.

"Most people will try to protect themselves, and even the most virtuous person will betray their companions when faced with personal gain... But there are also people who do not do this, although most of them are crazy or outcasts."

Melutina's expression was clearly not happy.

"Sakura is indeed a good person. But this incident is clearly another political deal made by the higher-ups."

"Hmmmm~"

Alicia remained noncommittal.

"To avoid Dr. Mebius and you having a falling out with the higher-ups because of my affairs, Dr. Mebius and those leaders extended an olive branch like this."

And you and Dr. Möbius caught it. Even Sakura's reaction was exactly what you expected… It's really "convenient" for good people.”

Melutina gave a mocking look.

"That's a really harsh comment, but just as you guessed. Faced with the increasingly severe collapse and Mei gradually approaching the core of the Firemoth, she suggested to the higher-ups that you be appointed as the next captain of the third squad."

This is reasonable enough, and there are benefits to be gained, so it was accepted by the higher-ups; it's that simple.

Alicia had no intention of hiding anything, because she knew it would be too easy for the girl in front of her to see through it all.

Sakura understands this too, but as Melutina said, good people are always taken advantage of, just like the deceased Aquila.

"...I will accept orders if they are given."

Sending Sakura on the mission was a deliberate act to eliminate any possibility of Melutina refusing, a fact that Melutina found particularly repulsive.

As for a thousand tribulations...

Melutina, as his partner, couldn't believe that anyone would care about Qianjie's thoughts.

Oh, probably except for that one adjutant, Imer, who might be the only one to follow Qianjie.

"Alright, alright, that's the order. We'll go and fix your messy hair and dirty clothes now... You can't show up in front of the Third Squad looking so disheveled. Smile, smile!"

Alicia knew she was unhappy, so she half-forced her out of the operations room.

.........

The next day

Operations Room of the Third Honkai Squad

"...It's only been a few days, and the new captain has already taken office?"

The black-haired girl in the operations room frowned as she spoke.

"After all, our former captain was purged, so it's good enough that we've maintained our positions, and we weren't implicated."

"It was said by a robust woman with short white hair."

"Is it because we still have some use?"

The woman with dark blue hair said coldly.

"Um, everyone, don't think like that. We can, we can be more positive!"

The girl with long blonde hair, who looked a little dazed, quickly said...

"Vice-captain, you should try to persuade everyone too!"

"...No matter what."

The only male in the group, the vice-captain with short black hair and amber eyes, glanced around before finally speaking.

"The new captain is arriving soon, get ready to welcome him."

"Are you kidding me? The captain's only been dead a few days ago! Adam, are you really going to accept this?"

The woman with short black hair was the first to express her dissatisfaction.

"Salome, your grievances are insignificant to those above you. Also, don't take it out on Adam."

The woman with long, dark blue hair frowned as she spoke.

"Lixue, you should understand that it's impossible for me to accept that the captain has been eliminated."

Salome said somewhat excitedly,

"We all know that our captain..."

"Salome, that's enough. It won't do anyone any good to keep going."

The robust, white-haired woman stopped her.

"Lewis is right. Let's stop here. Our argument was pointless in the first place. This world is not a clear-cut right or wrong."

Adam shook his head and looked at Salome.

"I understand how you feel... but there's nothing I can do about it."

"...I'm sorry, Adam, Susana, I lost my composure."

Salome, having come to her senses, rubbed her forehead, looking somewhat disappointed.

"Looks like the argument is over."

A cold voice came from above them, and all five men simultaneously gripped their weapons, aiming them at the source of the voice—

A girl with dragon horns sitting on a wardrobe with her legs crossed.

“Your vigilance is too poor... I am your new captain, I am Melutina.”

Third squad members

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Chapter Sixteen: The New Captain

"...What's wrong? Aren't you going to eat?"

"........."

The five members of the Honkai Impact 3rd Squad stared silently at the noodles in front of them, unsure of how to react.

Their new captain led them out with a serious expression without offering any explanation, leading them to believe there must be some urgent mission involved...

They ended up at a noodle shop.

"...This shouldn't be a severed face, right?"

Li Xue muttered a complaint in a low voice.

"No."

Upon hearing this, Melutina, whose hearing was exceptional, raised an eyebrow.

"Captain Alicia suggested that I not be too serious with the team members, and that we could organize team building activities for the sake of team unity... or something like that."

"Alicia, the captain of the second squad?"

Adam silently broke apart the disposable chopsticks. He at least understood that their current captain was a person who lacked common sense.

"She is very famous."

"Six months ago, I was the deputy captain of the second squad, although we had never met."

Melutina nodded slightly.

"Six months ago? You left the front lines and were promoted straight to captain?"

Salome looked at her, seemingly with some distrust.

"A person with connections?"

"Hey, Salome..."

Li Xue's expression froze. She nudged her, knowing that going against the captain now was not a good thing.

"That's it."

However, Melutina did not refute it, because it was indeed the truth.

It wasn't Sakura who came here, but her, and the most direct reason was that she was someone with connections.

"Then how can you prove you can lead us?"

Salome's eyes sharpened. She put down her chopsticks and stood up.

"We don't need a captain who's just a pretty face."

"sit down."

However, the next second, the terrifying sense of oppression made Salome's legs go weak.

The girl, who looked to be about the same age as them (except for Lewis), stared at her expressionlessly, but for a moment Salome felt that the person in front of her was not a girl, but a huge beast.

"Eat noodles."

Immediately afterward, her pressure disappeared, and the girl lowered her head, picked up her chopsticks, and looked at her own bowl.

Meanwhile, Susana frantically tugged at Salome's sleeve, trying to make her sit down.

"..."

In the end, Salome reluctantly sat down.

Meanwhile, Ritsuki silently observed their captain.

She appears to be around twenty years old, and her clothing is mainly black, gray, and white, indicating that she has dressed up carefully.

She wore a string of gold diamond-shaped pendants on her right ear and a pendulum-like necklace around her neck.

The hair looked freshly permed and had a great texture, and a black bow was tied on the horns that symbolized the Fusion Warrior.

It's clear that this outfit was specially designed for her by someone knowledgeable in the field; it looks very fitting.