Honkai Impact 3rd: Chiyou's Survival Guide

Pointing at the other person's epaulettes, Fu You gave a reminder out of kindness.

"...Are you also sent by headquarters?" Upon hearing this, the girl's eyes suddenly widened.

"What do you think, newcomer?" Fu You spoke with interest after hearing the girl's hidden meaning.

"That's great, I thought the headquarters only sent me here to assist in the investigation of the Key of God... Now I don't have to worry!" The young girl breathed a sigh of relief. She had no idea that people's hearts were treacherous, and she had no idea that the person in front of her was a beast in human skin. She foolishly stated the purpose of the mission and took the initiative to introduce herself.

"My name is Susanna, a B-rank Valkyrie, belonging to the [Phosphorus Sand] team. Senior, where are you from? It's been a long time since I heard of a man who can withstand Houkai energy appearing in the destiny."

"Susanna, I'm from St. Freya Academy. However, unlike you, I'm just a history teacher, not a frontline soldier. I'm here just to participate in the usual academic exchange."

Facing Susanna's expectant eyes, Fu You smiled and shook his head.

"So, you still have to complete your mission by yourself. Come on, young Valkyrie."

Looking at the girl who was frozen in place in front of him, with her eyes instantly losing their luster, Fu You's lips curled up unconsciously.

Chapter 171 B-Class Valkyrie Otto

Some time ago, Rita, secretly dispatched to London on a mission to investigate the Second God Key, reported back to Otto. Traces of Soul Steel had been detected within a treasured stone tablet in the British Museum, and the information contained within coincided with the Second God Key. According to the information obtained, the Second God Key was forged from the Herrscher of the Void core. Its specific function remains unknown, but it could open a portal to another dimension. A previous civilization had used the Second God Key to explore the Quantum Ocean, attempting to find a way to combat the Honkai Impact, but the effort ultimately came to nothing. Meanwhile, preliminary interpretations of the myths surrounding King Arthur and the great wizard Merlin have emerged, suggesting that Avalon is most likely a bubble world.

"Second God Key, Soul Steel, World Bubble... Haha, what a coincidence, isn't it?" As these precious clues connected, and things began to clear up, Otto sighed softly. While the Soul Steel sample Rita had sent back was indeed flawless, it was clearly a trap, set by the World Serpent. However, it would be wise to use the tactic against the serpent, lurking in the shadows, into the light. But Rita was too clever, and that would inevitably arouse their vigilance. In that case, they would need to proactively create a loophole... perhaps by placing an "assistant" beside Rita who looked easy to break through.

"I need a new Valkyrie who looks innocent but isn't actually very smart. Amber, please help me choose one."

After thinking for a moment, Otto spoke.

"My Lord Bishop, according to your request, the B-rank Valkyrie Kiana from the Far East Branch, the B-rank Valkyrie Susanna from the [Phosphorus Sand] team, and..." Upon hearing this, Amber began to screen the list of Valkyries that met Otto's requirements, and the video data was also transmitted to the screen in front of her.

"Susanna...let's pick her. Issue a transfer letter and transfer her to headquarters."

Seeing the other person's seemingly foolish and honest appearance, and the same golden hair as his own, Otto felt very pleased and immediately made the decision. ...By using the latest Soul Steel body to imitate Susanna's words and actions, Otto's possessed Soul Steel body has reached a point where it is difficult to distinguish the real from the fake compared to Susanna herself. Even someone as perceptive as Rita couldn't see through his disguise, or rather, no one could see through his disguise.

"That way, I'll be able to hide it from everyone."

Satisfied with adjusting the body before him, Otto thought confidently. Even so, even as intelligent as he was, he had never imagined that this disguise would indeed be nearly impossible for humans to detect. However, some inhuman beings weren't identified by appearance or behavior. For example, a certain Honkai Beast happened to be headed to London.

Back to the present. Although somewhat surprised by Fuyou's identity, Otto remained unsuspecting. Theresa always liked to assign strange subjects at Valkyrie Academy, and he was already accustomed to it. As a grandfather, he naturally had to tolerate his granddaughter's little whims.

"I didn't expect you to be a teacher at St. Freya Academy. Although I would like to chat more, the task is urgent, so I have to leave first!" Otto took the initiative to speak with a smile, not wanting to waste time on an ordinary teacher.

"Well, have a safe trip!" Fu You, also smiling, nodded and waved to the "girl." Watching the blonde girl hurried away, Fu You's smile faded, a glint of insight flashing in his eyes. From the moment they met, he was certain the blonde calling herself "Susanna" was not her. Granted, he had never seen what this "Susanna" actually looked like, but the aura of a certain Archbishop of Destiny, and her body forged from Soulsteel, were untraceable to Fu You. If there weren't another golden-haired brat in the world who delighted in using Soulsteel to perpetrate evil, Fu You would have been certain that the Archbishop of Destiny, Otto Apokalis, was hiding behind the guise of a harmless girl. While he didn't know what hidden quirks had led him to disguise himself as a B-rank Valkyrie, Fu You wasn't above playing along. But why was Otto here, disguised as a young girl? Was he testing him? This thought left Fu You with a twinge of doubt. Of course, Fu You was not afraid that this destined bishop would use any means to threaten him, but if the other party really discovered something, he would be involved in unnecessary trouble.

"No, there must be another reason. This encounter should just be a coincidence..." Fu You gradually felt relieved after carefully recalling whether he had revealed any flaws. Even the only two times he personally took action to seize the gems, there was no clue left at the scene. On the surface, he was just an unknown history teacher, not worthy of any attention at all. Besides, only Theresa, Kiana's family and Fu Hua knew about his trip to London, so Otto must not have come to investigate him. After thinking for a while, Fu You felt that the only thing that was enough for the bishop to go out in person, apart from Anti-Entropy, was the mysterious World Serpent. The actions of the Anti-Entropy radicals had just been thwarted in Singapore, and the Anti-Entropy conservatives, under the control of Walter, also had no large-scale plans. Therefore, Fu You was more inclined to believe that Otto had discovered the traces of the World Serpent. As for the "God's Key Investigation" mentioned by the other party, Fu You remained skeptical.

"I never thought I'd be able to catch this excitement by casually attending an academic exchange..." Watching "Susanna" leave, Fu You felt things were getting interesting. He took a sip of the black tea that had nearly been knocked over. He had to join in the fun and see what the mysterious World Snake was capable of. As for the academic exchange... after all, the right of interpretation rests with me, and the final outcome is my own, isn't it? With a confident chuckle, Fu You began to think about how to enter the game. But the next moment, his smile froze. He looked at the black tea in his hand in disbelief, his body trembling slightly.

"Even a random leaf plucked from Mount Taixu would taste better than this after soaking in water."

After a long silence, Fu You never expected that he, who had dodged Otto, would be stabbed in the back by a drink. Finally, he made his evaluation with difficulty.

At the same time, at the Mandate of Heaven headquarters, in the Bishop’s private library.

"Susanna, keep going! You can definitely clean the library in ten days!" Susanna excitedly wielded her broom, gazing at the endless bookshelves. She seemed incredibly energetic. After all, this was the first time Susanna, and indeed the entire [Phosphorus Sand] team, had received a personal order from the Bishop. Although she didn't know why the Bishop had summoned her personally and given her such an unbelievable task, Susanna nonetheless motivated herself. As expected of Lord Otto! The deeper meaning behind this assignment was beyond her comprehension. Conjuring up the image of the Bishop entrusting her with such a significant task, Susanna immediately decided to seize this opportunity. After all, if she didn't seize it and drifted further down the path of the Valkyrie, she would be taken back to inherit the family fortune! The thought of returning to a life of idleness, surrounded by endless wealth, gave Susanna a chill. That was not the way to go... With this thought in mind, Susanna cleaned even harder.

Chapter 172 Stan

As various factions converged in London, the situation swirled undercurrents. Yulandel, enjoying her vacation there, encountered an extremely difficult situation. Yulandel knelt on one knee for a long moment on the lawn, her bright golden hair waving with each breath. Before her, a gray cat lazily lay on the grass, enjoying the warm sunshine. Yulandel's fingertips trembled slightly, her hand hovering in mid-air, just an inch away from touching the cat's soft fur, but it remained frozen in place. A flicker of anxiety crossed Yulandel's eyes, but as she gazed at the harmless cat before her, a tug of war arose within her. She couldn't help herself... Never mind, no more! In an instant, before the cat could react, Yulandel's hand was already caressing its head. If Siegfried had witnessed this, he would have been shocked to discover that Yulandel's speed was even faster than when she had sent him flying. After succeeding, Yulandel smiled with relief, but her hands did not stop moving.

"Meow—" The irritated cat finally reacted, and then, mercilessly scratched Yulandel's hand, then kicked its legs hard and scurried away. Yulandel fell to the ground in pain, watching the cat quickly depart, a look of loss in her eyes.

"It would be nice if I could have a cat of my own..." Yulandel sighed softly as she touched the back of her hand that had just been scratched.

"Lord Yulandel, I didn't expect you to come to England for vacation."

Behind her, a gentle voice sounded at the right time, causing Youlandel to shudder suddenly.

"Rita?!" Yulandel was stunned. Rita's presence here meant that she had seen her entire embarrassing defeat by a cat. "Don't worry, Master Yulandel, I didn't see anything."

Covering her mouth and chuckling, Rita felt that her trip to London was worth it.

"...You obviously saw it!" Looking at her best friend in shame, Yulandel said speechlessly.

At the British Museum, Fu You stood quietly at the entrance, observing the silence around him, feeling a little puzzled. Even if the museum was closed for a while, there wouldn't be a single security guard, right? He sensed the surroundings, and apart from a hint of Honkai energy, there wasn't a single sign of life... Wait, Honkai energy? Following his senses, Fu You saw a cat with a red pattern on its forehead, licking its fur. This cat's name was Stan, and unlike its foolish brethren who only knew how to chase balls of yarn, Stan was clearly more intelligent. His desire and pursuit of power had allowed him to successfully reach the pinnacle of power in the entire world. ...At least, that's what Stan thought.

"Meow. (You just realized something is wrong now? It's too late. I have already taken care of all the security of the museum!)" Stan raised his head arrogantly and slowly approached the extremely weak-looking human in front of him.

"Meow——(As for me, I am the most powerful ultimate creature on this planet!)" "There is a cat, and it still exudes the aura of Honkai energy... Is it infected?" Looking at the cat that was approaching him step by step without any fear, Fu You's curiosity was also aroused.

"Meow! (Foolish! The result of my tireless training day and night is now an infection in your mouth?!)" "Meow... (But you actually know about Honkai energy? You seem to be the one destined for the future. I can't let you go!") With that, Stan's eyes flashed with ferocity. As a ruby ​​on his collar shone faintly, he charged straight at Fu You. Simultaneously, Stan's body instantly expanded, a shell of Honkai energy enveloping him. With a powerful Honkai energy reaction, his brutal aura was unleashed.

"Roar—— (Weak and powerless vase, go back and repair it!)" While roaring, Stan slapped Fu You with his huge palm.

"Boom—" However, just as Stan transformed and rushed forward, he suddenly felt dazed. The next moment, the outer shell of his body suddenly shattered, cracks spreading across Stan's massive body. The man in front of him, who had no aura of strength, placed his hand on his head without knowing when.

"Hmm? Is it a new Emperor-class Honkai beast?" Fu You asked with interest, pressing his opponent's head against his will, as Stan stared in dismay. Experiencing the utterly unequal power between the two sides, and facing the immense pressure of survival, Stan chose what he considered the most reliable strategy—surrender.

"@#@&% (Boss, I was wrong, please spare me!)" However, because he was too anxious, Stan forgot that the other party could not understand his roar.

"What are you mumbling about?" Mistaking the Houkai beast's mumbling for its final struggle, Fu You frowned, ready to dispatch it. It was just a strange-looking Houkai beast, and its Houkai reaction was limited to the Emperor level, nothing special. However, just as Fu You expressed a hint of dissatisfaction, the Houkai beast before him immediately dropped to its knees, clasping its hands together and bowing repeatedly. Even now, Stan still hadn't realized how the beast had defeated him in such a split second, and his fear grew deeper and deeper.

"Meow... (What kind of monster is this...)" As Fu You stared at him with curiosity, the creature gradually transformed itself into a kitten, meowing in a friendly gesture. Seeing this, Fu You immediately became intrigued. Could it be that after Bella, the Honkai Beasts would finally see a self-aware being? With this thought in mind, Fu You immediately connected with the creature's consciousness using Yu Duchen.

"What's your name? Where are you from?" Stan paused when he heard the voice ringing in his mind, and then he became more convinced that his decision to be so aware of the current situation was correct.

"Boss, my name is Stan, and I'm working for a guy called Jackal..." Stan smiled flatteringly. If Jackal were to come and see it herself, she would be shocked - she would never be able to imagine that the usually aloof Stan would be friendly to an outsider.

"Stone Egg? Well, a cheap name is easy to keep, I understand."

Looking at the fawning cat before him, Fu You nodded thoughtfully. He had never heard of the Jackal, and neither Destiny nor Anti-Entropy had the technology to transform a cat into a Honkai Beast. He must have come from that mysterious "World Serpent." Sure enough, Otto had come for them. At this thought, Fu You understood.

"Boss, it's not Shidan, my name is Stan..." Seeing Fu You lost in thought, Stan corrected him in a low voice with a flattering smile.

"Oh, sorry... Then Stan, what is your purpose in coming here?" Knowing how uncomfortable it is to be mistaken for a person's name, Fu You took the initiative to apologize, and then asked the other party's purpose in coming here.

"In order to become stronger, hone myself, strengthen my body, and better adapt to the Honkai energy..." Upon hearing this, Stan immediately opened up and started talking nonstop.

"Do you think you are the Yulandel of destiny? Let's get to the point. What is your specific goal?" Seeing that the topic was getting more and more off-topic, Fu You held his forehead helplessly.

"The goal of this trip? To hunt down the S-rank Valkyrie of Destiny!" Upon hearing this, Stan raised his head proudly.

Chapter 173 Helpful Cat

"Rita is in London?" The first thing Fu You thought of was the poor Valkyrie who had been beaten up by him but had no way to deal with it.

"It seems to be this name... Boss, how did you know?" Lying on the ground honestly, Stan looked at Fu You in surprise.

"...Which other S-class Valkyrie could possibly come here?" Hearing this, Fu You chuckled. Theresa was still at St. Freya's Academy, so it was impossible for her to be here. London hadn't collapsed, so even if Yulandel were ruled out... In Fu You's opinion, the global collapse was enough to keep the young blonde busy. Of the remaining S-class Valkyries, only Rita was left. As a Valkyrie engaged in intelligence work, it wasn't surprising for her to come to London. Moreover, Fu You had previously learned from "Susanna" that Otto must have some hidden agenda here. So, it seemed that the investigation into the Key of God might be true.

"But, do you have the confidence to defeat Rita?" Fu You looked at the tiny cat before him with a look of doubt. While it might be a bit harsh to say so, as a Valkyrie specialized in assassination and intelligence, Rita's strength was far inferior to that of Yulandel and the like, both at S-rank. However, even so, an S-rank Valkyrie was definitely not something that a mere Emperor-level Honkai Beast could challenge.

"Of course, for the sake of strength, I have made efforts that ordinary cats have never made. I have survived fierce competition and cruel experiments. I have stood proudly in the world. Uh... Under normal circumstances."

Noticing Fu You's doubt, Stan immediately sat up and continued his story with great excitement. However, when he was praising himself, Stan looked at Fu You and couldn't help but pause.

"Is that so? It seems you are not an ordinary emperor-level Honkai beast."

Fu You paid no attention to Stan's boasting, instead pondering it carefully. Logically speaking, Stan, possessing self-awareness and combat intelligence, and possessing the same Honkai energy response as an Emperor-level Honkai Beast, should be far more powerful than an ordinary Emperor-level Honkai Beast. The problem was, whether it was an Emperor-level Honkai Beast or someone like Stan and Rita, they were all the same in Fu You's eyes; there was absolutely no discernible difference... Lowering his head, Fu You carefully compared the combat prowess of Stan and Rita, as well as their odds of success in a fight. Given the known conditions, Rita was no match for him, and Stan hadn't survived a single one of his attacks. So, taking all of the factors into account... well, Fu You admitted, he had no idea.

"But boss... just now when I accidentally slipped and rushed up, the Honkai energy in the transformation device was exhausted, so I may have to avoid the Valkyrie's edge a little bit..." Seeing Fu You motionless on the side, cautiously pointing to the red gem on his collar, Stan spoke tentatively.

"Hmph, as a warrior of honor, how can you be so cowardly before the battle?" Fu You immediately feigned dissatisfaction with Stan's words. He was just waiting for the World Serpent and Destiny to clash, so how could Stan retreat at this critical juncture? "Besides, relying on external forces to gain strength is ultimately not your own strength."

Looking at the collar around Stan's neck with disdain, Fu You slowly shook his head.

"I...you're right. This isn't something a truly strong person should do."

Like a deflated ball, Stan curled up in frustration.

"So, Stan, do you desire power?" Fu You's face was full of a warm smile as he stretched out his hand towards Stan.

"Power? I...I've always dreamed of it!" Stan suddenly stood up and looked at Fu You with a bright look, thinking that he had ushered in a turning point. And Fu You did not disappoint him and spoke softly.

"It's simple. Since your transformation device's Houkai energy is depleted, I'll help you refill it... Ten times the Houkai energy reserves of an Emperor-level Houkai beast, is that enough?" Fu You offered enthusiastically, smiling. It just so happened that he also wanted to observe the mysterious technology of the World Serpent up close.

"...Could it be that you carry a Honkai energy reactor with you? But isn't this still relying on external objects?" Stan was stunned for a moment when he saw Fu You holding his limiter.

"What do you know? There's an old saying in Shenzhou, 'A gentleman is not born different, but is good at making use of things.' As long as you can successfully defeat Rita, who will question that you are a strong man?" Fu You argued confidently.

"That's right..." Stan was about to reply when a massive amount of Honkai energy suddenly surged towards the limiter. Instantly, Stan's limiter flashed a dangerous red light, as if it was about to shatter.

"Okay, you've been strengthened."

When Stan was frightened, Fu You let go of his hand.

"I have a feeling that after this transformation, I'll be more powerful than ever before... Thank you, Boss. Thank you so much!" Stan was ecstatic as he sensed the limiter's activity. He hadn't expected to encounter such an unexpected surprise on this trip, and he looked at Fu You with gratitude.

"...Can you please leave your name? I'll definitely repay you in the future!" "Haha, call me Fu... Never mind, meeting is fate, the name is not important."

After thinking for a moment, considering that Otto also had the means to explore memories, Fu You changed his words and slowly turned around.

"Boss, I won't let your help go to waste. I can definitely defeat that Rita!" With a determined look, Stan shouted at Fu You's back.

"Go, Stan, I believe you can become the strongest!" Hearing this, Fu You stopped where he was, without looking back, but spoke slowly.

"Goodbye, Stan."

Waving to Stan, Fu You walked away, his achievements and fame hidden. As the scarlet feather shadow slowly fell, the Fu You in Stan's memory gradually changed.

"Meow... (Goodbye, Boss...)" Stan meowed softly while gazing at Fu You's back in a trance. After a moment, a confused look appeared on his face. Strange, what did that strong man just now look like? ...For Stan, who has aspirations and self-awareness, Fu You would not hesitate to help him even if the other party is a cat, and just a man-made Honkai beast. To be honest, Fu You really hopes that Stan can win... In this way, he can witness the inspirational story of a cat defeating an S-class Valkyrie with his own efforts. Although this is a bit unfair to Rita. Away from the British Museum, Fu You looked into the distance. As for why he didn't enter the British Museum when he arrived at the door... Fu You believed that this place would soon become a battlefield belonging to Rita and Stan, so he would not get involved.

P.S.: I'm tired from taking the CET-4 this morning. I'll post the next chapter later. My comments have been swallowed lately, and it's hard for readers to reply to my comments (sad). Fucking Tomato Fiction always swallows my comments. The fucking review system is like dead moms. As an author, I can't even reply to comments. It's so disgusting. (AI translation, for review)

Chapter 174 Museum War

"Lord Yulandel, please allow me to take Susanna to the museum first."

Outside the British Museum, Rita bowed gracefully towards Yulandel and spoke.

"Well, I'll go play at Big Ben first, and we'll meet up after your mission is finished."

Hearing this, Yulandel nodded. After all, she was on vacation, while Rita was on a mission. … "Boom—" However, Yulandel had barely taken a step, barely even exiting the British Museum's confines when she heard a loud bang behind her. Turning quickly, Yulandel watched in astonishment as Rita, dressed as the Blue Knight Moon Soul, clutched her arm as she and "Susanna" tumbled out of the museum in a panic. Behind them, a cat-shaped Honkai Beast emanated a tyrannical aura.

"Rita! Susanna!" Although she didn't know what happened, Yulandel still rushed forward subconsciously.

"Meow! (Haha, this power is truly even stronger!)" Stan meowed with satisfaction, looking at his now-stronger body. Just now, at the moment of Stan's sneak attack, Rita reacted. However, since Stan's Houkai energy reserves far exceeded those of the past, if Rita hadn't instantly summoned the Fourth Generation Valkyrie Armor with his strong combat awareness, the consequences would have been more than just injury.

"I didn't expect a Honkai beast to appear here. Susanna, take Rita away, I will deal with it myself!" Yulandel's eyes flashed, and she gestured to "Susanna".

"Yes, Lady Yulandel, I won't hold you back!" After saluting, "Susanna" obediently did as she was told.