Honkai Impact 3rd: The Girl Who Chases the Flame

(Main storyline disappearance technique)

"Light……"

A massive amount of lightning gathered in her hand, transforming into a bolt of lightning that pierced through the stars.

"...Sacred Judgment".

"Creation Engine!"

"Cocolia shouted, but the giant robot turned to ashes in an instant."

"Mother..."

Before Bronya could finish speaking, a blue light emerged from the ashes, and a monster that resembled Cocolia but wasn't quite there appeared.

"Although I showed mercy, star cores are something..."

"Aunt Mei! Xing?"

March 7th asked in a hurry.

“She’s alright… This is the will of the Amber King.”

Melutina looked up at the sky, as if she could see those amber eyes.

The next moment, Xing, wielding the Flame Spear, descended from the sky.

"Next, it's up to the younger generation."

Melutina stepped back, leaving the battlefield to them.

……

at the same time

罗浮

"Jingyuan".

"Fu Qing? Is there something you need here?"

Jingyuan, who was slacking off, saw the short figure appear at the door and asked a question.

"Do you remember when Melutina came to the Immortal Ship to ask us about that?"

Fu Xuan asked.

"I remember a girl or woman with light blue hair who loved to draw and could bring her paintings to life."

Jing Yuan nodded.

"What, is there news about Fu Qing?"

Yes, but it's bad news.

Fu Xuan said with a strange expression.

"how?"

"The person Melutina is looking for..."

Fu Xuan said with great difficulty,

"Yes... Star Core Hunter."

"...Why have I never heard of a Star Core Hunter?"

Jingyuan stroked his chin.

"It's just a rumor now, and it may not be true, but the two are definitely related."

Fu Xuan said,

"I sent out the message a while ago, but I only recently received some reliable information. It says that a strange woman is working with Kafka and Blade, and that woman is said to be able to bring paintings to life."

"...That does sound like Miss Mei's description. It seems I should find an opportunity to formally contact her."

"General, isn't that blade...?"

"Fu Qing."

Jing Yuan's tone became more serious.

"Some things are better left unsaid."

"I was just worried... never mind."

Fu Xuan shook his head.

"Take care of Melutina's matter first. Also, did you ask her to bring you some pancakes? Yanqing already told me. I want some too."

"Fu Qing, I asked her to bring one copy."

"If you don't give it to me, I will report you."

"...Fu Qing, who did you learn this from?"

"General, what do you say?"

Chapter Twenty-One: Records of Luofu - Gretchen Part One

"Boss, how much is this?"

"Oh my, young lady, you have excellent taste! This is..."

"what happened?"

"No, it's nothing. Sir, this is the best sandalwood comb in our shop."

……

Speaking of...

Tingyun's expression remained unchanged, but he was inwardly puzzled.

This blue-haired girl...

How come it sounds so much like what my benefactor (Merutina) said?

"Um……"

Greta examined the comb, even though this foxy lady looked like a shrewd businesswoman.

But the comb is of very good quality; it seems to be the work of a merchant who doesn't sell counterfeit goods but likes to inflate prices.

To be fair, Gretchen doesn't dislike these kinds of merchants.

"If you agree to 80% of the price you just quoted, I'll buy it."

Then Gretchen said.

"No problem, this price is very reasonable. Let's just consider it as making friends."

Tingyun estimated that it was about 80% of the market price, and the other party was an expert.

At times like this, getting entangled is not a good thing, and Tingyun came to a conclusion in a second.

"Ah."

Greta nodded. Sure enough, the other person was also sensible.

"This humble woman sees that this is your first time visiting Luofu. It just so happens that I work at the Tianbo Bureau."

Tingyun thought that Miss Mei might come over any day, so she should try to get her involved first.

"Officials of the Tianbo Bureau... also sell goods on the side?"

Greta paused for a moment.

"A young woman like me always needs to contribute to the family income."

"Hmm...that's perfect."

Greta thought for a moment.

Where is the Shence Prefecture?

"..."

This question really stumped Tingyun.

Is this a strategy of capturing the leader first to capture the thief?

"Does the guest know where Shence Prefecture is?"

Tingyun asked with some difficulty.

“I know, the blind general of Luofu, the place of Jingyuan.”

Gretchen said.

"Then why would you, sir..."

Tingyun thought to herself that Miss Mei's friend was just like her; she only remembered the general's nickname and never mentioned the general's real name.

"Oh... I need to speak with her. Just tell her the truth. You know me, right?"

Gretchen said in a flat tone.

"you……"

"So, to see him or not? But I suppose General Closed Eyes doesn't want to see a wanted criminal like me."

Gretchen said.

It's really strange, since I have a connection with the Star Core Hunter, why would the General want to see me?

But Elio was certain that the general would see her and wouldn't even harm her.

It’s weird.

“That’s true for ordinary wanted criminals, but for you… I still need to make some contact. Please wait for me a moment, young lady.”

"It's best to say this with a helpless expression," Tingyun said.

……