Honkai Impact 3rd: Chiyou's Survival Guide

"Besides, you said you came from Shenzhou. After joining the Fire Moth, who knows how long it will take for you to go back. It's so hard to come across dishes from your hometown, so you should eat more."

"...Thank you so much."

Although he felt the other party's kindness, Fu You felt particularly bitter.

"You're welcome. We've been acquaintances for a long time, haven't we?" Hearing this, Hen smiled heartily.

That evening, after bidding farewell to the Hen family, Mebius, and Alicia, Fu You returned to the residence assigned to him by the Fire Moth. While not as grand as his base camp in Jiuyou, it was clean and tidy, with all the necessary amenities, and Fu You was quite satisfied. After a moment's rest, Fu You began to reflect on his current situation. He had inexplicably become a new recruit of the Fire Moth... He had no idea what was happening in the Eigenworld now. Fu You hadn't forgotten that Kevin had left the Quantum Sea. But for now, he couldn't escape this place. The only way to return to the Eigenworld was to make do with what he had and wait and see if a solution would emerge.

"The only one who can stop Kevin now is Su, right?" Fu You muttered to himself as he lay in bed. Fu You didn't know that when the Second God Key was being tested at the Destiny headquarters, Su had even passed on the [Sumeru Mustard Seed] to Youlan Daier. Furthermore, even in his prime, Su was no match for Kevin.

"At present, my understanding of the previous civilization is limited to the period after the Last War and a few fragmented information, but I know nothing about the specific historical process..." After sorting out the information, Fu You found that he did not have enough intelligence to take proactive action.

"Besides, this should be a world bubble, and with me as a variable, even if I knew the history of the previous civilization, it wouldn't be of much use."

Shaking his head, Fu You naturally knew the theory of the "butterfly effect". The original trajectory of the world had been disrupted since he entered here. And now, it seemed that he could only take it one step at a time.

"Knock, knock, knock--" Fu You got up, opened the door, and saw a girl with pink hair outside the door.

"Hello?" "...Alisa?" Fu You paused upon seeing the newcomer. Alisa was the one he least wanted to face. The fact that someone, almost certainly a Herrscher, had joined the Fire Moth was inherently difficult to judge. If she was planning to infiltrate the Fire Moth and sabotage it, Alisa had disregarded the exposure of her strength and attacked the Second Herrscher. But if she harbored no ill intentions and simply wanted to help humanity, she concealed her identity and meticulously approached Mobius, harboring ulterior motives. These seemingly contradictory actions left Fu You unsure of Alisa's true intentions. He could only remain vigilant and prepare for the worst. As long as he was prepared for backstabbing, he wouldn't have any chance to exploit her, Fu You thought. After all, even an outlier like Fu You, a fellow Honkai-era traitor, didn't have a natural affinity for humans. He couldn't believe any Herrscher would naturally and selflessly help them. And Alisa was being too proactive.

"Ailishiya, it's so late, is there something wrong?" As the saying goes, "Don't hit a smiling person." Looking at the enthusiastic Ai Lishiya in front of him, Fu You slowly spoke. If he had known earlier, he would not have returned Yu Duchen to Fu Hua and directly used Yu Duchen to read her memory. Then he wouldn't have to think so much now... Only then did Fu You suddenly realize how inconvenient life was without Yu Duchen.

Chapter 199 Traveling Together

"I'm going to take another look inside the base. Fu You, do you want to go with me?" Looking at Fu You with a smile, the girl's eyes showed anticipation and she made a suggestion.

"Or, can we go to the training ground first and improve ourselves? Of course, we can also chat. I would be happier if you could tell me your story?" Fu You was stunned for a moment. He never thought that Alicia came to him for such a trivial matter...insignificant thing? "... Alicia, it seems that we are not very familiar with each other?" Looking at Alicia with a complicated expression, Fu You felt a headache. After thousands of years of wandering life, Fu You has long been accustomed to keeping a sense of distance and boundaries with others, and does not want to have too much contact with strangers. But for this pink-haired girl in front of him who is suspected to be a Herrscher and is very enthusiastic, Fu You really can't cope with it, and he doesn't even know what tone to use to communicate with the other party.

"You've toured the entire base today. You must be very tired, right? You should go and rest first."

In the end, Fu You chose to tactfully expel the guest.

"Thank you for your concern! However, it is inevitable that the previous visit was not satisfying... You are also a new recruit, so you can understand me, right?" Alicia clapped her hands happily, as if she didn't understand the meaning of Fu You's words at all.

"I don't think it's normal for new recruits to stay up all night and chat around the base. You're being too presumptuous, Alicia."

Unable to hold back, Fu You spoke coldly. He didn't quite understand what Alicia was up to.

"Don't say that. Hen said that special recruits like us will soon be assigned combat missions, so getting familiar with each other is also indispensable, right?" Even though she was rejected by Fu You, Alicia did not show any frustration. Instead, after thinking for a moment, she suddenly widened her eyes.

"You don't think I've stolen your limelight, so you keep your distance from me? Don't worry, next time there's a chance to show your skills, I'll definitely give it to you?" Thinking she had grasped the key, Alicia assured Fuyou.

"Huh..." Alicia's enthusiasm was momentarily overwhelming for Fu You, who had little experience interacting with people. He just wanted Alicia to leave, right now. He really couldn't stand her anymore! "Alright, alright, what do you want to ask? Alicia, ask now. I'm tired and need to rest soon..." Fu You, resigned to his fate, spoke slowly, holding his forehead helplessly. He'd be happy to fabricate some information to get her to leave.

"Um... I just have one question, and it's about your name."

Seeing Fuyou compromise, Alicia smiled and asked.

"Name? My name is You, and my last name is Fu. Is there any problem?" Upon hearing this, Fu You was stunned. He didn't quite understand. Logically speaking, his name was normal.

"What's a surname...?" Seeing Alicia's genuinely bewildered expression, Fu You paused, suddenly remembering something. Of the heroes he knew, except for Kevin, none of them had surnames. For example, Su, Mebius, Grace, Hua... And Chi Yuan, that guy, only changed his name later. Doesn't that mean that the concept of surnames didn't even exist in pre-civilizations? "A surname is a very important thing; it gives meaning to existence... Alicia, of course you don't know what a surname is, because mine is unique."

Fu You raised his head proudly, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly. This could be considered to be ahead of the times in a sense, right?

The next morning, the restaurant at the Fire Moth base was still deserted.

"Hi! A beautiful day, starting from an encounter in the morning?" Fu Youma was stunned when he saw Alicia, who was full of energy and greeted him. How did he meet her here again? "Good morning, Alicia."

Fu You nodded calmly. Though he felt she wasn't a good person, he considered himself a polite Honkai Beast. Since Alicia had greeted him first, he should have returned the greeting. Thanks to the fact that this week's cuisine was from Shenzhou and wasn't all pickles and steamed buns, Fu You felt a little comforted.

"I heard that there is a debate over sweet and salty tofu pudding in Shenzhou. Fuyou, which flavor do you like?" Seeing Fuyou start to choose breakfast, Alicia asked curiously.

"It has nothing to do with me. I'm a spicy person."

Fu You answered while piling the plates into a small mountain.

"Hmm... I really want to eat them all, but I can't overeat, or I'll get fat..." Looking at the dazzling array of food in front of her, Alicia fell into distress.

"Eat if you want to. This little bit is nothing."

Shaking his head, Fu You disagreed with Alicia's argument. After all, according to his true form, even if he ate up the entire restaurant, it would be a drop in the bucket. Of course, for Fu You, losing weight and maintaining a healthy figure were simply fantasy. ... "Fu You, I've decided. Let's go take a look at Dr. Mebius's lab today. How about that?" Alicia whispered, approaching mysteriously, noting that no one was around at the table.

"You're going to Dr. Mobius's lab? Why?" Hearing this, Fu You instantly became alert. He hadn't forgotten that beneath Alicia's innocent exterior lay a powerful figure, possibly a Herrscher. Alicia's expressed yearning for Mobius's lab made Fu You suspect she had ulterior motives.

"That's right. Aren't you curious about what Dr. Mobius, who doesn't like going out, is doing in her laboratory?" With a gleam in her eyes, Alicia looked eager to try.

"You've crossed the line, Alicia. Dr. Fire Moth's laboratory isn't one that new recruits like us can enter and leave at will."

Staring at Alicia, Fu You warned.

"Oh, Dr. Mobius won't mind... By the way, do you want to go with me?" Alicia invited with a smile, as if she was deaf to Fu You's knocks.

"Of course not..." Fu You was about to refuse, but suddenly remembered something. Cang Xuan and Dan Zhu seemed to have worked as assistants in Mobius's laboratory before... Suddenly, Fu You was interested in going to Mobius' laboratory. However, he didn't know if they had joined the Fire Moth at this time. After all, even the "Fire Chaser Thirteen Heroes" didn't exist yet... "Of course not... It's not impossible."

With this thought, Fu You changed his tone. Sometimes, making appropriate adjustments can be a wise move. He was simply monitoring Alicia to prevent her from taking any extreme action... Fu You thought to himself.

"That's great! I knew you wouldn't refuse my invitation!" Upon hearing this, Alicia showed visible happiness and even began to look forward to it.

"Well, little Grace is there too... Ah, I can't wait to see this lovely child again, right?"

Chapter 200 First Mission

That morning, the Fire Moth base was a scene of peace and tranquility. However, inside Mebius's laboratory, the atmosphere was depressing.

"You - get out of my laboratory!" The anger was almost condensed into substance. Mebius was furious. After driving out Fu You and Alicia, he slammed the door shut.

"Bang——" "Dr. Mobius, don't be angry?" Outside the door, Alicia was still trying to comfort the other party.

"The alarm system has been activated."

However, in the laboratory, only a cold electronic sound was heard, and then there was no movement.

"Ah, Dr. Mebius is really a shy girl." Shaking her head regretfully, Alicia sighed softly.

"...You call that shy?" Fu You shuddered, recalling Mobius's expression, his eyes blazing with rage, as if ready to devour anyone. He wondered how Cang Xuan and Dan Zhu had managed to work under this guy... "It's all your fault, Alicia. If you hadn't kidnapped Grace and rummaged through other people's databases, how could Dr. Mobius have kicked us out?" Fu You complained, speechless as he recalled his actions in Mobius's lab. From Fu You's perspective, after entering the lab, Alicia had first toyed with Grace, then dishonestly examined Mobius's research data with her hands. Finally, when Mobius returned, she openly browsed through his database... Fu You was completely lost for Alicia's train of thought. She wanted to get close to Mobius, but not with the intention of harming or testing him. After opening the lab's invaluable database, the first thing this pink-haired creature did was—surprisingly—find the "Observation Records on New Recruit Alicia." He flipped through them, commenting on them with gusto. Reading someone else's observations of himself and then evaluating them... Fu You felt that this seemed too abstract. He felt his mental state wasn't even good at all. At this moment, he sincerely hoped Alicia would reveal her true stance. Whether it was the Honkai or the human side, it was far better than constantly being on guard against them... "If you say that to me, I'll be hurt..." Feigning frustration, Alicia looked at Fu You innocently.

"Besides, aren't you also interested in opening Dr. Mebius's database and looking for her list of assistants? Fu You, am I right?" "..." Fu You turned his head away guiltily and did not look at Alicia again.

"Hey, why are you here? I've been looking for you for a long time!" When the atmosphere gradually became awkward, Hen's slightly anxious voice suddenly came from the side.

"Hello, Hen. Fu You and I wanted to visit Dr. Mebius, but there was a small incident and the doctor is not seeing guests now." Pointing to the closed laboratory door behind her, Alicia said.

"You are really brave. You actually dare to come here... No, now is not the time to talk about this..." Looking surprised, Hen gave Fuyou and Ailishiya a thumbs up, and suddenly remembered the purpose of his coming here.

"A Houkai event has occurred in the shallow waters of Australia, and the local defenders have suffered heavy casualties. A giant beast is gradually approaching inland... Headquarters has named it Ganesha, and Houkai energy reflects that it is an emperor-level Houkai beast."

With a serious expression, Hen told Fu You and Ailishia about the current situation.

"Our mission this time is to do our best to prevent Ganesha from entering the inland. I know you are all very powerful, but it is better to be careful."

Looking at the two "new recruits" in front of him, Hen was still a little worried and began to give them some instructions.

"Hen, don't worry. Leave it to us to stop that monster!" Upon hearing this, Alicia immediately agreed. An Emperor-level Honkai Beast was no different from a kitten like Stan. No, it might even be no match for Stan... Ever since he joined Taixu Mountain, numerous Emperor-level Honkai Beasts had appeared across Shenzhou. Their forms and appearances were bizarre, but their Honkai energy levels were far inferior to his own. Ultimately, they were almost all exterminated by him and the Red Kite Immortal. Despite his inner disdain for the difficulty of this operation, Fu You maintained a resolute demeanor.

"Don't worry, I swear on the honor of mankind that I will try my best to stop Ganesha from entering the inland, even if it costs my life!" "Wow, Fuyou, you look so handsome when you are serious like this?" Alicia praised from the side.

"The fifth squadron of the Fire Moths will assist us in the battle and jointly attack Ganesha, but the main combat mission still depends on us."

With a serious expression, Hen spoke slowly. This mission is truly perilous. The enemy is a legendary Emperor-class Honkai Beast, a being that is practically impossible for human forces to counter. According to intelligence from the front lines, countless armored vehicles have been lost, over five thousand soldiers have been killed, and the civilian casualties are incalculable... "Let's go, the aircraft is waiting for us outside the base."

Turning around, Hen greeted Fu You and Alicia. Why bother with all that? It's just an Emperor-level Honkai Beast, a single strike would be enough... But perhaps I could use this opportunity to test Alicia's strength? Fu You pondered as he followed Hen.

"Fuyou, during this battle, you'll have my back?" Alicia smiled, looking at him solemnly. Guess I believe you, but you're the most dangerous guy on the field. Can the pressure an Emperor-class Honkai Beast put on me even a fraction of what you're doing? Fuyou, mentally complaining, remained calm and smiled back at Alicia.

"Haha, Fu You, I believe in your strength! I have to rely on you in this battle!" Patting Fu You's shoulder, Hen nodded.

"No, Alicia is the hero who defeated the Second Herrscher. We should rely on her."

Upon hearing this, Fu You spoke humbly, his mind becoming more active. Since Alicia could kill a Herrscher silently, Fu You didn't think a mere Emperor-level Honkai Beast could pose any threat to her. However, as long as he dawdled and didn't take action, Alicia's tactics would inevitably be exposed before his eyes when fighting against Ganesha. After all, a super rookie who had defeated the second Herrscher would, logically and emotionally, go all out against the invasion of Emperor-level Honkai Beasts, right? "That's right, Alicia, I believe you can give Ganesha a fatal blow!" As expected, after hearing Fu You's words, Hen laughed heartily.

PS: After getting beaten up at the dam this afternoon, I got four reds in two consecutive rounds of single-three top-secret aerospace. Black box, military information terminal, pot, ventilator (the black box, pot, and ventilator are all in the same set, but the bridge was blocked, so I didn't get the pot and ventilator out, sad). Such a happy thing, of course I have to post pictures in the comment section (if I don't get stuck).

Chapter 201 Emperor-level Honkai Beast

In the shallow waters of Australia, amidst the crowd's despair, a massive monster roared and tore through the defenders' defenses. Ganesha's entire body was covered in a thick, hard shell that emitted an eerie purple glow. With every step he took, the earth roared.

"Roar—" A brutal roar echoed, and with a sharp swipe of Ganesha's two fangs, a torrent of Houkai beasts swarmed towards the human city. Fortifications were crushed, armored vehicles were blown away, and raging fires ignited. Houkai energy raged around Ganesha, corroding and distorting everything around him. Human artillery roared, bombarding the opponent's massive form, but it seemed to be of no use to this Emperor-level Houkai beast. As a high-level Houkai beast, even the lowest Emperor-level, Ganesha was fundamentally different from the lower-level Houkai beasts humans often faced. Composed entirely of Houkai energy, it had no fixed form, making conventional weapons ineffective against it. Unless external forces intervened, it was only a matter of time before Ganesha annihilated the entire army.

After setting off from the Fire Moth base, just as Hen said, the three of them met the captain of the Fire Moth's fifth team who came from another compartment on the aircraft.

"Himiko, captain of the fifth squad of the Fire Moths."

Chong Hen, Fu You and Ailishia nodded, and the red-haired woman in front of them spoke clearly and concisely.

"The situation is very critical now. Ganesha is about to break through the defense line and reach the city. We must lure it away before the local defenders' defense line falls!" For some reason, Himiko in front of him made Fu You think of Ji Zi.

"Don't worry, I will take Fuyou and Alicia with me to attract Ganesha's attention immediately, and then according to the plan, the fifth team will assist in the battle in the air."

Nodding solemnly, Hen also knew the importance of this mission.

"The main force of the Fire Moths is on its way. We just need to hold out against Ganesha until they arrive."

As if sensing the serious atmosphere around her, Himiko encouraged him.

"Although this mission is extremely dangerous, we must do this for the survival of the people in the entire city."

"Instead of luring away that emperor-level Honkai beast, can't we take the initiative to attack and defeat Ganesha?" Fu You asked, somewhat curious about Himiko's arrangement.

"You also said that it was an emperor-level Honkai beast, which cannot be defeated by human power. You are not new recruits, so why don't you understand this..." At this moment, noticing the uniforms of Alicia and Fuyou, Himiko paused and frowned slightly.

"Wait, new recruits? What do the headquarters think?" It's not that she dislikes new recruits who will hinder her, but this mission is too dangerous. If the two new recruits in front of her go up without combat experience, it will be very easy for accidents to happen. Besides, if they are new recruits, it will be difficult to lure Ganesa away from his original place, right? It seems that this time, the fifth team may not only assist in the battle... Looking at Fu You and Alicia who have no sense of urgency, Himiko thought secretly in her heart. Fu You, who was standing aside, fell into deep thought after hearing Himiko's words. Is it so troublesome for the current Fire Moth to face an ordinary Emperor-level Honkai Beast? Until now, Fu You still didn't understand what kind of turning point the seemingly weak former civilization had, which gave rise to strong men like the Thirteen Heroes.

"Haha, they are not ordinary recruits. Fuyou is a warrior stronger than me, and Alicia is a hero who defeated the Second Herrscher!" As if seeing Himiko's worry, Hen explained.

"Don't worry, I will lead them to successfully complete the combat objectives."

"Since you've said so, I'll naturally choose to trust your judgment, Hen."

Hearing this, Himiko looked at Fuyou and Alicia, as if she was thinking about something.

"Besides, if they're the two new recruits from the second Honkai, it's not impossible to entrust them with important tasks..." Because of Fuyou and Alysia's incredible adaptability and resistance to Honkai energy, they've become coveted by almost every team. Himiko, on a mission out there at the time, had only heard about the two powerful new recruits at the base. Furthermore, while all the teams were still vying for the new recruits, Hen had already submitted a report, cunningly adding the two to his own team, unbeknownst to anyone. As they spoke, the aircraft, unnoticed by Ganesha, had already reached a high altitude above the Honkai beast.

"Hey, Ailishia, do you want to go first or me?" Fu You spoke lightly after glancing at Ailishia, who was unusually quiet and silent.

"I remember we agreed before that you would take the limelight from now on, and this opportunity to be a hero would be yours, okay?" Looking at the smiling Alicia, Fu You felt that she was teasing him.

"Humph, I don't care about that. Besides, I didn't make any promises with you."

With the idea of ​​slacking off in his mind, Fu You jumped off the aircraft.

"Hey, Fu You, don't be so shy, wait for me?" Seeing Fu You set off first, Alicia followed immediately.