Honkai Impact 3rd: Chiyou's Survival Guide

"Don't interrupt, Fu You, remember what I told you, don't go to Dr. Mobius's laboratory. Dr. Mobius is..." "...but what?" A cold voice suppressed in silence sounded behind Zihen, causing the latter to pause.

"Hen, why don't you go to Dr. Mobius's lab? Huh?" He slowly walked in front of Hen, ignoring Alicia and Fu You. Mobius looked at them with a fake smile. In an instant, Hen's pupils shrank, his body trembled violently, and he smiled awkwardly and turned away guiltily.

"Ahem, this... Dr. Mobius is a well-known busy man, how could I disturb you, hahaha..." He couldn't help but laugh insincerely at Mobius who narrowed his eyes slightly.

"Oh, I don't have time for your smooth talk, Hen. I'm here to inspect the Second Herrscher's remains, and I'm also passing on a message—Blanca said that Grace is missing her father."

Glancing at Hen, Mebius spoke slowly.

"So, where's my... no, the Second Herrscher's body?" He's asking for it straight away? The Fire Moth operates under a parliamentary system, which logically ought to be bloated and orders slow to arrive. Seeing this, Fu You remained calm, but his mind was analyzing. The decision to hand over the Second Herrscher's body to Mobius for research so quickly, without any wrangling over internal conflicts of interest, suggests the Fire Moth's leadership isn't to be trifled with. ...Unless, of course, this seemingly formidable doctor takes matters into his own hands.

"Doctor, the Second Herrscher's remains should have just arrived at the base. I'll notify the people below to deliver them to you right away."

Hearing this, Hen immediately spoke with a solemn oath. Feeling guilty, Hen hadn't even considered asking Mebius for the necessary formalities, let alone the possibility that the other party would dare to take advantage of him.

"Very good, Hen, then who are these two? New recruits?" Mebius nodded with satisfaction. Only at this time did she look at Fu You and Alicia.

"That's right, Dr. Mobius... In that case, I'll go accompany my little Grayshu first. I'll leave the tour for the newcomers to you!" With a turn of his eyes, thinking that the time was almost right, Hen ran away without leaving Mobius any room for refusal.

"Hey, wait a minute, hey..." Mebius, the almost omnipotent doctor, was stunned when he saw this situation.

"I really can't stand this guy, a troublesome man, he also kidnapped my Blanca..." While talking to himself, Mebius curled his lips and looked at Fuyou and Alicia who were standing there, showing some lack of interest.

"Forget it, forget it. What's your name?" Mebius asked as he walked to Fu You's side.

"Fu You, I'm only halfway through the process of joining the Fire Moth. By the way, where is the new recruit assessment conducted? Hen hasn't told me yet."

Fu You answered truthfully and asked a question by the way.

"...Why did you join the Fire Moth?" Seeing such a stubborn recruit who was not afraid of him for the first time, Mebius couldn't help but feel a little interested.

"I don't know. Hen told me that coming here could save the world, so I came."

Still answering honestly, Fu You scratched his head, looking simple and honest.

"By the way, Doctor, you are the top scientist of the Fire Moth. The authority and resources you have conducting research here must be immeasurable, right?" Thinking of how much importance Tianming and Anti-Entropy attach to scientists, Fu You was ready to flatter him a little and get close to the doctor in front of him.

"Well, that's natural..." As if recalling something sad, Mobius's mouth twitched. Facing Fu You's puzzled expression, Mobius didn't continue his conversation, but instead walked towards Alicia. Fu You didn't realize he had inadvertently touched Mobius's sore spot, nor did he understand the pain of a top scientist who wasn't worried about research, but was instead at a loss for funding.

"What about you, new recruit? What's your name?" Looking at Alicia grinning at him, Mobius paused, a question in his mind. It was strange. The people at the base wouldn't be afraid of him, if not afraid, but at least wouldn't dare to smile so playfully. But these two new recruits didn't seem to be afraid of him at all... Had they not heard of his fame? "Hello, my name is Alicia, and I've just joined the Fire Moth."

Seeing Mobius, Alicia waved in a friendly manner. However, Fu You keenly noticed that Alicia seemed to be inadvertently a little nervous, as if she had met Mobius before and had done something unspeakable.

"Strange..." Glancing at Alicia, Mobius felt strangely familiar, but couldn't recall exactly when he'd seen the pink-haired girl. Seeing Mobius's still doubtful expression, Alicia's smile widened. ...Some time ago, in Mobius's laboratory.

"Take back my medal? So sudden..." Looking thoughtfully at the "soldier" in front of him who was fully armed and had not an inch of skin exposed, Mebius spoke coldly.

"Also, do you really need to wear a gas mask and Honkai-protective suit to come to my lab? Which department are you from? Are you new here?" "Safety first, Doctor."

The "soldier" in front of him didn't seem to have any intention of taking off his equipment.

"Hmph, let me look for it."

After replying unhappily, Mebius opened the drawer. Notice of punishment, warning, notice of punishment, criticism, notice of punishment… “Is this it?” Finally, at the bottom of the drawer, Mebius found the medal with [1] printed on it and threw it to the “soldier” at the door.

"Thank you for your cooperation, Doctor. The new medal will be sent to you as soon as it is made."

After saying this, the "soldier" prepared to leave.

"and many more."

Mebius's sudden obstruction made the soldier stop abruptly.

"Go back and tell them, don't think I don't know anything."

The snake's pupils flashed a dangerous light, and Mebius spoke quietly.

"I know you all want to keep me in the lab and not let me go out, but for me to understand something, I don't need to see it with my own eyes."

"The second collapse, what's the situation now?" Mobius asked, staring at the "soldier" in front of him.

"...So that's what you want to ask about. The situation during the second Honkai Impact isn't optimistic for now, but it's only temporary. A lovely, beautiful girl, as gorgeous as a flying flower, has joined the Fire Moths. I believe she can help us resolve this Honkai Impact."

Hearing this, the "soldier" felt relieved and added a sentence under Mebius's suspicious eyes.

"Really, I promise?"

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Back to the present, Mebius still couldn't remember why he felt familiar with Alicia, so he simply gave up thinking about it.

"Forget it, newbies, you'd better be careful. Things have been turbulent in Fire Moth recently. Even my medal was swindled away..." Thinking of the embarrassing thing, Mebius clenched his fists and gritted his teeth.

"Damn it! When I catch that guy, I'm going to tie him to my operating table!" "Oh, that's such a pity!" Alicia expressed regret for what happened to Mebius.

"What about you? New recruit, why did you join the Fire Moth?" Looking at Alicia, Mebius asked.

"Of course it's to create an ideal paradise and meet interesting souls like Dr. Mobius?" After thinking for a moment, Alicia was extremely serious.

"Smooth talk..." Upon hearing this, Mebius curled his lips.

"Here's a piece of advice for you, new soldier. Don't get involved with me. I have no interest in you, and it wouldn't be good for you if others saw us walking together."

"But, this is really difficult for me to do?" After hearing what Mebius said, Alicia looked embarrassed.

"Why?" Mobius asked out of curiosity, not expecting the other party to react like this.

"Because that would be a shame. I haven't even met you yet. If I don't get involved with you, wouldn't I completely lose the opportunity to get closer to you?" However, Alicia's thoughts made the usually quick-witted doctor stunned for a moment.

"You..." Mobius froze in place, his brain shutting down for a moment. After all, no one had ever spoken to him like that before. Beside him, watching Alicia's words, coupled with her sincere expression, Fu You was filled with awe. For the first time, he felt that words could have such a magical power. As fellow Thirteen Heroes, why couldn't Chi Yuan possess the same high emotional intelligence as Alicia? It seemed that even among the Heroes there was a gap. At this thought, Fu You sighed deeply.

"……wack."

After looking at Alicia strangely, Mebius turned around, muttering, and called out to Alicia and Fuyou.

"Come this way."

"Huh?" Fu You was taken aback. Just now, hadn't the other party been resisting the idea of ​​showing him and Alicia around the base? "What are you standing there for? Didn't Hen ask me to show you around the base? Follow closely, I won't wait for you."

Although Mebius maintained his aloof demeanor, Fu You noticed that his tone had lightened slightly. It seemed he was just like Xilin, a hypocritical fellow who preferred flattery. With the example of his own purple pufferfish, Fu You immediately understood.

"Thank you, you are such a kind person." Upon hearing this, Alicia was immediately overjoyed.

"Oh, kind-hearted person? You think too much..." As if he remembered something, Mebius hurried forward and said something.

"And don't smile so happily!" Watching Mobius's retreating figure, Fu You glanced at Alicia. Amazing... He'd won the affections of Dr. Fire Moth, one of the future heroes, so quickly? Staring intently at Alicia, Fu You felt a complex mix of emotions.

"Oh, I'll be shy too if you keep staring at me with such passionate eyes, okay?" Pretending to be shy, Alicia covered her face, but through her fingers, one could see a playful look flashing in her eyes.

"..." Turning his head away, without paying any more attention to Alicia, Fu You took the lead and followed Mebius.

"...Looks like he's someone with a secret."

Seeing Fu You turned around, Alicia held up her chin and talked to herself.

Led by Mebius, the group quickly toured the entire base. Wherever they went, all the other members avoided them, which made Alicia and Fuyou's tour incredibly smooth.

"Okay, the cafeteria is right up ahead. It's lunchtime now, so go ahead."

After checking the time, Mebius pointed to the restaurant ahead.

"Doctor, aren't you going with us?" Fu You said when he saw Mebius preparing to leave.

"Hehe, if I go to the cafeteria, I'm afraid no one will be able to sit down and eat in peace."

With a scoff, Mobius had long been accustomed to the fear of others. She was absorbed in her research and didn't bother to venture out into crowded places. After all, geniuses are always lonely, and it's normal for them to lack empathy... "Dr. Mobius, I didn't expect to see you here!" Suddenly, a white-haired woman in the restaurant glanced over. Unlike the others who were terrified, she walked over to Mobius with surprise and greeted him.

"What's the matter, Blanca? You finally completed your mission and came back. Instead of being affectionate with your beloved husband, you think of Dr. Mobius now?" Mobius narrowed his eyes and spoke unhappily.

"Hehe, Doctor, I have already selected a suitable assistant for you in Mu Continent. It won't be long before she can report to your laboratory!" Seeing Mebius's resentful look, Blanca immediately said with a flattering smile.

"Hmph, that's more like it. Back then, because you and Hen ran away, so many experiments were delayed..." With a cold snort, Mebius looked at Hen and Grayshu who had also come here.

"Come, Grayshu, let me hug you..." He passed over the trace and looked at the soft and cute child in front of him. Even someone as cold as Mobius couldn't help but soften his expression.

"Mobius...Auntie..." Seeing Mobius, the innocent little Grace greeted her happily.

"Be good, Grayshu, call Mebius sister, how about that?" With a twitch of his mouth, Mebius glared fiercely at Hen who was laughing beside him, and took out a few candies from his pocket like a magic trick.

"Sister...sister?" Little Gray Xiu, holding her finger, looked puzzled. ...At Hen and the Blanca family's insistence, Mebius was forcibly taken to the restaurant, and Fu You and Alicia followed suit.

"This is Fu You, who saved my life. This is Alicia, who defeated the Second Herrscher..." At the dinner table, Hen introduced Fu You and Alicia to Blanca and Gresh.

"These two are new recruits of the Fire Moth, but I believe they will shine in future battles."

"Sister Alicia..." Little Grace also greeted. What adorable children... Fu You smiled. Whether it was little Silin, little Kiana, or little Grace, he had absolutely no resistance to these adorable cubs. Looking at Fu You, Grace, who was born with some special sensory ability, showed a hint of doubt.

"Hmm? Have you forgotten my name? Let me tell you again, Grace, my brother's name is Fuyou..." Fuyou couldn't help but touch Grace's head, revealing a kind smile, and spoke happily.

"It's not Brother Fuyou, it's Grandpa Fuyou..." Gray Xiu shook his head and said seriously. Fuyou paused and his smile froze on his face.

Chapter 198 New Soldier Fu You

"Hahaha, Fu You, do you really look that old?" After hearing how Grace addressed Fu You, Hen didn't think much about it but couldn't help but joked.

"Children's words are innocent, children's words are innocent..." Fu You took a deep breath, forehead veins bulging, and forced a laugh. He looked barely older than Alicia, at least not as mature as Mobius, right? Why was he calling him "Grandpa"?! A Judgment-level Honkai beast, having lived for thousands of years but still considered itself young, gently shattered at that moment. Ultimately, Fu You could only chalk it up to the keen perception of a child.

"These two new recruits actually have such abilities? Interesting..." Hearing Hen's introduction of Alicia and Fuyou, Mebius's interest was piqued. Whether it was saving Hen from the Collapse or single-handedly defeating the Second Herrscher, Fuyou and Alicia were already worthy of study in Mebius' mind.

"Little Gray looks so much like her mother... She's so cute." On the side, Alicia finally stretched out her claws towards the innocent Gray, and kept rubbing her face.

“Um… Um…” Grace was completely unable to resist and could only protest vaguely.

"Hen, you are the happiest person I have ever seen."

Looking at Hen who was still happily looking at Gray Shu next to him, Fu You sighed sincerely. He has a harmonious family, a lovely daughter, he is also making a difference in the Fire Moth, and his wife is Dr. Mobius's assistant... No matter how Fu You looks at it, Hen is a real winner in life. If there is no Honkai, surely countless people like Hen can live so happily forever? "Haha, you envy me, right? I have such a lovely daughter... and of course, my dearest Blanca!" As he spoke, Hen kissed her lightly, regardless of Blanca's rolling eyes.

“…” Fu You decided to stop discussing family issues with Hen.

"You said that the Fire Moth is the largest organization in the world. What delicious food is there in the cafeteria here?" Seeing that Hen continued to show his affection with Blanca in front of him, Fu You chose a topic he liked.

"We have all kinds of special foods from all over the world. I remember today's specialty is Chinese food... Look, isn't it here?" Hen said, pointing to the plate brought by the waiter.

"This is..." As if he smelled a familiar scent and had a bad feeling in his heart, Fu You looked at Hen, as if he wanted to confirm something.

"These are the main dishes and side dishes. Let me keep you in suspense. The Fire Moths just recently introduced these, so let's try them out."

After opening the lid of the food, Fu You's heart was completely dead - steamed buns, pickles, and white porridge, an extremely familiar combination.

"I heard that this is a dish from Shenzhou, and it should be eaten with staple foods from Shenzhou. But it's a special supply for the Fire-Chasing Moth... Hmm? Is there any problem?" Hen was a little confused when he saw Fu You, whose face seemed not to be in a good mood. Staring at the familiar steamed buns and pickles in front of him, Fu You's pupils trembled, and the cutlery in his hand was almost crushed. Why is Chun Bulao still chasing him after he has left the Benzheng World? ! "...Actually, I think it is not necessary to eat too lightly."

Fu You sighed, as if he had recognized the reality, and the whole beast wilted.

"Hey, it's nice to change the taste occasionally!" In response, Hen shook his head, put his arm around Fu You's shoulders, and raised his eyebrows.