Honkai Impact 3rd: The Girl Who Chases the Flame

However, the woman whom Melutina called "Vilvie" shook her head.

"Why? Are you going to perform a magic trick for me or something?"

Melutina frowned.

"No, it's just a simple problem."

Velvi shook her head and said,

"Recently, the engineering department's transport team's goods were intercepted, and the materials they brought in were empty. According to them, it seems to be related to the legendary owner of Twilight Street."

"Twilight Street? You mean... the place where Qianjie was born?"

Melutina's expression was solemn.

"Yes, that's why the Fire Moth is also being cautious. You may have heard that even Sakura lost a lot of weapons there, so it's not a place you can just send people there."

With that, Velvi sighed.

"Is there anything special about the materials this time? I could understand if it were a finished weapon."

"Melutina asked."

"...Yes, there is."

"kindness?"

"They are very expensive."

"...Okay, that's one reason."

Would anyone really intercept the shipment of Fire Moths for such a reason?

Melutina couldn't help but feel doubtful.

"It seems you already know who will be assigned this mission."

Velvi glanced at her.

"Okay, okay, I'll wait for the official notification... I hope to see you again next time, 'Expert'."

"The probability is very low, just consider it as winning the lottery."

"I don't want to hear him say that."

…………

"Captain, why do you call Miss Wilvi an expert? Is it some kind of nickname?"

As Adam walked out of the engineering faculty, he couldn't help but ask.

"Hmm? Oh, because Senior Wilvi is a weirdo who splits her thoughts into segments, like she has multiple personalities. The 'that' Wilvi just now was a pragmatist, and it was easier to start a conversation with her."

If you were to meet the "great magician" Vilvie, try not to believe everything she says, and don't show any surprise or admiration.

Melutina sighed.

"That sounds like it's going to be quite troublesome..."

Adam broke out in a cold sweat.

"Hi!"

Just as the two were talking, a flash of pink light appeared in front of Adam, and Melutina was suddenly embraced by a beautiful woman.

"Melutina, did you miss me?"

"...Captain Alicia."

To Adam's astonishment, Melutina offered no resistance whatsoever, allowing the woman to cling to her.

"Oh my, isn't this Adam from the third squad? Are you on a date? Did I disturb you?"

It was only then that Alicia noticed there was someone else next to her, and greeted them with a smile.

"No, um, I am..."

Adam, stunned by the sight before him, didn't react for a moment, while Melutina, standing beside him, pressed her forehead and spoke:

"I came to get supplies from Senior Vivi, but..."

"Ah, that matter... So Melutina must know why I've come to see you?"

"The investigation on Twilight Street... is that right?"

Melutina sighed.

"Hmmmm~"

"I really hope you don't always push these kinds of troubles onto me, Captain Alicia. Why isn't it you and Kevin?"

As she spoke, Melutina nudged Alicia with her horn, and Alicia, in pain, had no choice but to obediently let go.

"Do you expect Kevin, that 'naive' big boy, to infiltrate? As for me, of course, those guys don't trust me. After all, Twilight Street is a sensitive place."

"...What are the mission requirements?"

"Finding the goods and bringing them back is the top priority. If possible, find out the boss's true colors and bring him back to the organization."

Of course, in principle, you've completed your mission as long as you bring the goods back.

Alicia shrugged.

"Actually, I'm also very curious about the truth hidden in that Twilight Street."

"The so-called truth is often a farce that makes people laugh and cry... I don't think the truth of Twilight Street is such a remarkable thing."

Melutina, however, did not believe it.

"That legendary Aponia, and Thousand Calamities, they've already produced two problem children... Could I possibly encounter a third?"

"Things are unpredictable. At least it wasn't Senju or Aponia who stole Sakura's equipment and this supply."

"If it's just an ordinary thief, there's no need to send the third squad."

Melutina showed a hint of annoyance.

"I hope he'll obediently kneel down and beg for mercy before I tear him in two, otherwise I can't guarantee I'll go easy on him."

"Well……"

Alicia's eyes lit up as if she had discovered something new.

"Melutina...you seem much more normal lately, is it because you became the captain?"

"...From which of my statements did you conclude that I was 'normal'?"

"It's strange that you're showing signs of annoyance, since it's a kind of 'emotion' in itself. It seems that, for better or worse, your 'emotional deficiency' is being alleviated."

Alicia pressed her fingers to her cheek, seemingly deep in thought.

"...Perhaps he was simply angered by those higher-ups."

Melutina paused for a moment, then turned her face away.

"Let's go, Adam."

"oh oh!"

Adam hurriedly followed, secretly feeling a headache coming on; he seemed to have overheard a lot of things he shouldn't have known.

"Adam~"

However, the pink-clad woman behind him called out to him.

"...Captain Alicia."

Adam reluctantly turned around. If the other person hadn't been his superior, he would never have wanted to get involved with a woman who looked so dangerous.

"Keep a close eye on your captain!"

However, Alicia left only this sentence and turned to leave.

"..."

Could it be that she is actually a good person?

Adam scratched his head, then turned and followed Melutina.

Melutina didn't hear that sentence at all; she was thinking about the Twilight Street situation.

Well……

Qianjie's hometown.

Should we bring him some local specialties?

“…Oh right, Adam.”

Seemingly remembering something, she turned to her adjutant and spoke.

"Uh, what's wrong, Captain?"

"Please give Desdobia from the first squad a return gift. Just give her the new Honkai energy cutting knife that I keep in my office. Remember to wrap it in a gift box."

Melutina said, then added after a moment,

"Also, please tell her for me that she mixed up my and Qianjie's birthdays... Or is she doing it on purpose, giving Qianjie a gift on Valentine's Day?"

"...The captain was born on Valentine's Day."

Automatically filtering out topics like "Honkai energy cutting knife" and "giving Qian Jie a Valentine's Day gift"—topics that sound dangerous—Adam realized that his most important job as the third squad's lieutenant was actually how to avoid these pitfalls.

"kindness."

Melutina nodded, and after a moment, said something that surprised Adam.

"Isn't it romantic?"

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Chapter Twenty: Geniuses and Madmen Are Neighbors

"Doctor, you haven't been doing any new research projects lately..."

Klein said somewhat hesitantly that he hadn't been working overtime recently, which made Cangxuan and Danzhu very happy.