Honkai Impact 3rd: The Girl Who Chases the Flame

His daughter was crying and cursing in front of the screen.

No one will forgive someone who kills innocent people, even if that person is just a pawn, or even more innocent.

"Hand over the murderer!"

"Hand over the murderer!"

"Hand over the murderer!"

Every resident of Hella shouted this out, roaring and venting their anger.

This was not a coincidence, but rather the result of years of pent-up anger and despair that led them to target the Fusion Warriors without any reason.

A hero can be reduced to a coward with just one mistake.

No one cares about their past achievements because they are already filled with fear.

Power and fear coexist; great deeds and intrigue go hand in hand.

This is the only "reason," but it is not reasonable.

.........

Moth Chasing Fire Headquarters

"asshole!"

Mei punched the wall, and drops of blood trickled from her fingertips.

"Shameless! Despicable! Hateful! Shameless!"

This was the first time she had ever been so angry; she was practically going crazy.

"..."

Even Kevin, standing next to her, showed cracks in his usually icy expression, and he said in a low voice,

"...This is simply unheard of."

"The worst-case scenario right now is that those fusion warriors are still in Hela City. They are more aggrieved than anyone else, and I have absolutely no idea what will happen next."

Alicia bit her finger, her face ashen.

"This situation cannot be allowed to continue. Even if it's to bring down Mei, this approach is far too despicable."

"They don't care about the dignity of these fusion warriors, nor about the lives of the people in Hella."

Mebius also came here because of this grim situation, and if one had to say, she could be considered a supporter of Mebius.

"All they need is one thing: to prove that the Fusion Warriors are wrong and uncontrollable, and then to bring Mela down from the power center of the Flame Chaser."

“…Mei, the most important point is something you’ve consistently avoided discussing.”

Kevin suddenly spoke up; being the closest to May, he was probably the first to notice something amiss.

"Who was that fusion warrior who received the wrong intelligence...?"

For a moment, Mei's hand trembled, she bit her nails, and her face turned pale.

"...Melutina is not here. You didn't summon her, so this fusion warrior is related to her."

Kevin continued, saying that he also knew what this meant.

"Yes, you're right, Kevin..."

Mei lowered her head, as if apologizing to someone.

"That person is Adam from the third squad."

Chapter Twenty-Seven: The Song of Adam (Part Two)

Adam clearly remembered that rainy night when the white-haired man pulled him out of the ruins.

Although the man was older than him, not by much, he seemed very happy and chatted with him about many things along the way.

For example, his first love was a bookworm, and he joined the Fire Moth in order to pursue her.

He also has a gentle and refined friend, but they haven't been in touch for a long time, and he doesn't know how the friend is doing.

What a talkative guy, but he's really optimistic and cheerful, I feel...

Not bad.

Few people actually remember that Adam, the vice-captain of the third squad, was once a member of the first squad when he first joined the team.

He joined the First Squad because he admired Kevin, but thanks to his excellent judgment and outstanding abilities, he was quickly appreciated and transferred to the position of vice-captain of the Third Squad.

He was actually a little sad when he left, because Kevin was no longer as cheerful as when they first met, but had become taciturn, and he didn't mention their initial encounter.

After all, in Adam's heart, Kevin was the person who was closest to his hero.

But when he was about to leave, Kevin still approached him, which surprised Adam at the time.

"I still remember our first meeting... Adam, you are a strong warrior."

Kevin sat next to him on the sofa, almost as close as when they first met.

"So... Captain, you still remember."

Adam scratched his head and said somewhat shyly.

"I will never forget any of my friends."

Kevin hesitated for a moment, then patted him on the shoulder.

“I know… I might seem unfamiliar to you now, but if you weren’t a Fusion Warrior, I wouldn’t even dare to pat you on the shoulder.”

“I understand, Captain Kevin.”

Adam didn't know how many tragedies it would take for such a sunny person to become so taciturn, but he understood.

"Like I've said before, you're a great person... Adam, you're better than me, that's what I really think."

Kevin became unusually talkative, and Adam listened attentively.

"The captain of the third squad...you should try to persuade her. She's a good person, but she's too stubborn."

If this is not stopped soon, it might be completely eradicated.

But Kevin didn't want to talk about this today. He hesitated for a moment, then suddenly asked,

"Joining the Firemoth... is it to become a hero, Adam?"

"It's not that... it's just that I want to protect something. Everyone has one or two things like that, right?"

Adam scratched his cheek and said.

"Ah……"

Upon hearing this, Kevin suddenly chuckled softly.

"So, you're still so naive?"

Adam asked, somewhat embarrassed.

Sure enough, it's so childish for an adult to keep talking about protecting things.

No, I'm sorry.

Kevin shook his head, looked into Adam's eyes, and said seriously.

"You really are a great guy."

.........

Everyone has one or two things they want to protect... don't they?

Adam looked out the window at the bustling crowd and suddenly thought of something.

"Mr. Adam, don't worry. This is all a conspiracy! You're not wrong! The Fusion Warriors have sacrificed so much for this world, how could they!"

The fusion warrior standing next to him said angrily.

"Yes! They actually set us up! Shameless! Despicable!"

We must never forgive them!

"That's right! And these guys too! How much blood have we shed for these so-called innocent people! What right do they have to condemn us!"

"You ungrateful beast!"

"Yes! It cannot be forgiven!"

"Kill them!"

……

Despite the protection of his companions, Adam did not feel warmth; instead, he felt a deep weariness.

He was chosen because of his keen judgment and clear mind, and within hours of the incident, he understood everything.

Although he had long understood the drawbacks of the Fusion Warrior program, he never expected that at this critical juncture, his own people would still touch on his sore spot.

Do not……

For Adam, the blood of innocents on his hands weighed even more heavily on his heart.

If you were the team leader, what would you do?

Adam couldn't help but think of that strong yet clumsy girl.

Unlike her predecessor, she was upright, but also dull-witted.

Despite possessing such high intelligence, they are often easily deceived and manipulated.

"At least... you won't make the same choice as me, will you?"

There's no need to think about it; the decision Adam made was simply to uphold his long-held life beliefs.

Because that's the kind of person Adam was, that's why he did those things.

It's such a simple principle.

"I guess I'm still not cut out to be a hero."

He has figured it out.