Honkai Impact 3rd: The Girl Who Chases the Flame

"..."

"Then, as a token of my gratitude, please come with me for a stroll tomorrow."

Melutina opened her umbrella and looked at the raindrops outside.

"Oh, I forgot to introduce myself. What I just said was only my public identity."

I am Melutina, a scientist from a previous civilization who possessed the "Face of Heaven." I hope you will like me. Kiana Kaslana.

……

the next morning

What can you see while strolling on the street?

Kiana said somewhat irritably. She hadn't wanted to agree to this strange woman's offer, but the medicine she gave her was indeed fine, and Kiana felt much better than she had a few days ago.

"civilization."

"what?"

"If a civilization built by humankind doesn't understand this kind of thing, then whether it's a Valkyrie or a Herrscher, it's unqualified from the very beginning."

Melutina shrugged.

"Previous civilizations have experienced far more than you have, and the same was true for the previous medicines. The Honkai grows stronger with the Honkai, and the civilization develops by relying on the Honkai... This world is full of contradictions. So, how can we save the world?"

"……I have no idea."

"The greatest scientist of the previous civilization spoke of her ideals. But her companions used these ideals as a means to an end."

Melutina looked at the crowds coming and going; these were the ordinary people on earth. But Kiana was too young; she was still trapped in her own cage, unable to see anything.

Do you know... Kevin Kaslana?

"I've heard the class monitor mention this name before."

Kiana nodded.

"To redefine humanity as a species adapted to Honkai energy... but the success rate is very low, sacrificing 99 percent of humanity in exchange for that 1 percent certain survival."

Melutina had her hands in her pockets.

"Forcibly turning ideals into reality."

"This, how could this be..."

"Don't understand? But Kiana, do you know how many people from the previous civilization are left?"

"..."

"When everything disappears, one percent is a large enough number."

Melutina said,

"If you don't understand living, you can't die honestly. Kiana, it's not time for you to give up yet."

"Just going out for a stroll and exchanging a few words... what can that change?"

"Ah, it seems you've misunderstood."

Melutina's expression changed to one of sudden realization.

"I don't want to be your teacher... and you don't need to change. Your teacher is better than me, so..."

The path was revealed from the very beginning, wasn't it?

"Why are you helping me, class monitor and you too... Is it because I'm a Herrscher?"

Kiana looked up at the woman she had only recently met.

"Well, how should I put it? Although Ms. Himeko Murata herself is probably unaware, she is different from others in the eyes of me and Hua."

Melutina patted Kiana on the shoulder.

"If she believes you, then I believe you."

"You really...believe me?"

Kiana's lips trembled almost imperceptibly.

For someone who is drowning, there is really only one straw to grasp.

That wasn't a rescue, nor was it protection...

It is trust.

"I have reasons to believe you, so I believe you."

Melutina took her hand.

"You know what? Kevin Kaslana may be a bastard, but the Kaslana family is full of heroes..."

Kaslana is the people's shield.

……

When a meteor streaks across the night sky

In a corner of the city, Melutina, dressed in a white coat, gazed at the sky. Behind her, ravens and gray snakes watched her, not daring to move an inch.

"Hey, Gray Snake, aren't you going to make a move?"

"There's no chance of winning, Raven."

Gray Serpent looked at Melutina, and after a moment added.

"Moreover, my core procedures prohibit taking action against this person."

"Huh? Wait, so she's also..."

“You carry an aura that I miss… the new master of the Seven Thunders of Purification.”

Melutina once accepted a request from her own realm in Paradise, sending this Divine Key to a person named Natasha. It seems...

This is the one.

"Let me see if you're qualified, Miss Natasha Ciora."

Melutina suddenly became interested; she didn't want to let the girl escape.

"Friendly reminder: This fully armed lady is ready to fight the Lord."

Gray Snake provided a timely explanation.

"...Is it too late for me to apologize now?"

The raven was silent for a moment, then said timidly.

"You seem to hold a lot of grudges against Kiana."

Melutina shrugged.

"I understand, but let me beat you up first. It will help you think more rationally."

"The villa you will never return to."

The Persecution of Rita

Rita Rossweisse.

Born in Manchester, England, she is one of the three active S-class Valkyries of Schicksal.

Specializing in hunting missions, she is the vice-captain of "The Undying Blade," the strongest Valkyrie squad in Schicksal, and Bianca Durandal Atagina's direct adjutant.

This woman, from whom there was a woman she had considered her lifelong enemy since she was young...

Entropy Reversal Executive Officer – Meludina Carl von Linnaeus.

The person whom Durandal, the strongest Valkyrie of Destiny, most reveres and trusts.

……

Memories II

Paris France

"Lady Durandal, this dish is really delicious."

In a dessert shop on the street, Rita smiled and said to Durandal across the street.

"Yes, but it would taste even better if Rita made it."

"It was my first time in Paris," Durandal replied, looking at the scenery around her.

"Hehe, Lady Durandal..."

Rita's smile deepened, and she was about to say something more, but...

"Ah, wasn't this the kind of cake that Chef Medie made last time I saw her? But her skills have always been just so-so."

Durandal recalled a meeting with Melutina and turned her gaze to the cake.

"I knew it! The appearance is very similar too. Could it be that they copied it?"

"..."

Rita's smile froze on her face.

.........

Memories II

Shenzhou

"No matter how many times I come here, the atmosphere of the Chinese New Year is always amazing."

Rita handed the steamed buns she had just bought to Durandal, who was sitting on the bench, and said with a smile,

"It's a completely different feeling from Christmas in the West."

“That’s true. Rita must be quite used to Christmas, right? I’ve heard Rita talk about many customs. Rita is very knowledgeable in many ways.”

Durandal took the bun, smiled, and said...

"No, that's nothing. The Christmas at the orphanage that Lady Durandal mentioned to me was much warmer."