Honkai Impact 3rd: The Girl Who Chases the Flame

Melutina glanced at him.

"Not necessarily, General."

"What you're saying is too... never mind."

Jepard said helplessly.

"This is home, so don't take anything to heart."

Hiluva coughed twice.

"Well, my sworn brother Fu Xuan said, 'Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it,' so no matter what, people are the foundation."

Melutina said.

(Note: Fu Xuan was referring to the idea that life and death are preordained, and wealth and status are determined by fate.)

"That statement is truly profound."

“Right! My good brother Fu Xuan also said, ‘Man can conquer nature,’ and ‘Man proposes, God disposes.’ We can’t just continue living like this!”

(Note: Fu Xuan was referring to the fact that fate is hard to defy and that destiny is predetermined.)

"You're making it sound like you want us to rebel..."

"Well, it's not impossible..."

"sister!"

"Just kidding, just kidding, bro, don't take it seriously!"

……

appendix:

Regarding Melutina, the Fairy Boat arc—

Jingyuan:

"You mean my good friend Miss Mei? She is certainly a chivalrous person who deserves the title of 'righteous and chivalrous.' Jing Yuan has made countless friends in his life, but there are few as loyal as Miss Mei."

Fu Xuan:

"You mentioned my sworn brotherhood? Yes, that's true. So, if she offends you, then it's my fault. Of course, I won't apologize to you."

Plain clothes:

"Miss Mei's martial arts skills are superb! Every time she faces an enemy, Miss Mei just stands there yawning, and the enemy collapses without even trying!"

Bluebird:

"Miss Mei's card skills are top-notch in Luofu, just a little worse than mine... I really miss the days when we used to slack off together. Whenever she heard that I was going out with Miss Mei, the old lady Taibu would turn a blind eye!"

Yanqing:

"I heard from the general that Miss Mei is a skilled marksman. I once went to ask her for advice, but I never expected that Miss Mei would say, 'I only fire one shot, and most of the time they can't catch it; if they do catch it, then I'll run away.' It's really amazing."

Chapter Eighteen: Rebellion

Immortal Boat Luofu

"Achoo!"

"Master, you've been sneezing a lot these past few days. Shouldn't you take a break?"

"I am fine."

Fu Xuan pressed a tissue to his nose and spoke indistinctly.

I have a feeling that people keep talking about her lately, but I don't know which bastard it is.

"Speaking of which, I overheard people chatting while I was playing cards that the Star Train has set sail again."

Qingque seemed to remember something and said.

"The Starry Sky Train? That train that goes around ransacking homes and looting people?"

"Well... it's not that exaggerated, and there don't seem to be many passengers on the train now."

Qingque scratched his head.

"After all, times have changed. So why did you bring this up with me in particular?"

Fu Xuan picked up his teacup and asked.

"I heard that Miss Mei has become an anonymous visitor."

"Pfft! Cough cough... Her? She's become an anonymous guest? That's terrible!"

Fu Xuan spat out all the tea he had just drunk.

"Calm down, calm down!"

"Are you kidding me? Once he becomes an anonymous guest, is there anything that guy wouldn't do?!"

Fu Xuan slammed his fist on the table.

"Breaking into homes and robbing people is the least of it! Who knows, one day they might suddenly decide to interfere in the affairs of some other country..."

"Oh dear, Your Excellency, you should think this way..."

Qingque advised,

"Even if she doesn't want to be an anonymous visitor, Miss Mei is capable of doing such a thing."

"..."

……

At this time, Belloberg

"Hahahaha, hiccup... Mei, Melutina is right..."

"Okay...my good brother Fu Xuan...tell me...that,that...kings and generals...are they born with a special destiny...?"

(Note: Fu Xuan was referring to the tradition of loyalty to the emperor and patriotism before the immortal ship set sail.)

"Well said... well said..."

Doorway

Jepard "..."

The soldiers were speechless.

"I……"

Jepard hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

"..."

The soldier silently retreated.

"I, I actually..."

Jepard tried to explain.

"..."

The soldiers took off running.

……

"No, it's not good!"

Cocolia had just finished talking with Star Core when a bunch of Silvermane Iron Guards ran in.

"What's wrong? Don't make a fuss."

Cocolia frowned.

"Lang, the Lang Dao family has rebelled!"

The soldiers said.

"What?! Explain yourself! Is it Sister Langdao or Brother Langdao?!"

Cocolia doubted that she had heard correctly.

"Today, Lord Jepard is bringing..."

The soldier in the lead had barely opened his mouth when someone next to him nudged him.

"Today, Lord Jepard took us to his house, where we saw Lord Hilva with a strangely dressed woman chanting 'Are kings and nobles born with a special destiny?' We suspect Lord Jepard is testing whether we'd join him in a rebellion! But we are Silvermane Guards who follow the High Warden! How could we possibly rebel with him! So, we..."

The soldier next to him said this.

"Jepard...does he really mean that?"

Cocolia asked with some doubt.

"Absolutely true!"

……

"Waaaah... (Let me go)"

"Hiluva, take that with you, it might come in handy!"

"That's right, that's right..."

Silva and Melutina hurriedly packed their things, while Jepard was tied up and suspended from the ceiling.

Do you know the passage to the lower level?

"Melutina asked."

"Knowing the approximate location, wow, Cocolia got here really fast!"

"Xiao Jie Jie, things have come to this point, and you have no choice in the matter."

Melutina took out a knife and untied the ropes binding him.

"I……"

Jepard had a thousand words on his lips, but he regretted that he was too well-mannered and couldn't bring himself to utter them.