Starting with the Herrscher, mowing down enemies without equal.

[Himeko didn't pursue further studies. She keenly sensed that no matter how much she studied, An Yu's opinion of her wouldn't change in the slightest.]

He was a pure, utterly self-serving individual.

[She began to control her emotions, becoming warm and cheerful towards others, exuding a boss-like aura.]

[She quickly rose to prominence, rapidly gaining momentum thanks to her impressive knowledge and learning speed.]

To this, An Yu simply told her: Don't reveal his name; just call him Mebius.

[Why is he called Mebius? Simply to create a connection with Mebius. Whether it's useful or not is debatable; they're just aliases anyway, so it doesn't matter.]

An Yu is not prominent within this organization, and her reputation is far less than that of Himeko.

He's more like a brick; you can always find him as a scrap in various large projects.

[An Yu and Möbius's relationship wasn't particularly good, but considering that Möbius didn't really have many close friends, their relationship was considered quite good in comparison.]

[But he was indeed not well-known; he was neither outstanding nor mediocre, just average. It felt like everyone knew him, but when people talked about friends, they wouldn't think of him.]

After meeting Möbius, An Yu became busy again, but this time she was no longer busy with what he called useless preparatory literature.

"You also want humanity to evolve?"

Himeko spoke softly. The room was brightly lit. She sat to one side, her hair occasionally ruffled by the breeze from the window, carrying a faint fragrance.

"I don't want to, but what Mebius is researching will indeed have a great role to play in the future."

Still driven by the familiar principle of prioritizing self-interest, Himeko chuckled softly, lying down beside him and quietly watching the man's unchanging youthful appearance, as if forgotten by time.

"Would you say that what I'm doing counts as... adding fragrance to a woman's life?"

She rested her chin on one hand, her soft hair cascading across the table. She had just showered, and the faint scent of shower gel lingered on her skin.

An Yu was too lazy to answer such a meaningless question.

"Do you not like it?"

Are you even a man?!

Himeko can be really desperate sometimes.

"It will be very troublesome after it's over."

An Yu's answer was as simple as ever.

Any new bonds formed in the levels add pressure to an already stressful life.

Himeko lowered her eyes: "I won't bother you, and I'll take care of it myself."

"Then let's not do what we're doing now."

She clenched her fingers again.

"What if the first person did this?"

"It's just as troublesome."

Will you kick her out?

There was no reply again, and Himeko chuckled through gritted teeth.

Volume 1: Chapter 143-142 You say you're the first one?

A few weeks later, the two were seen walking together on the street, seemingly indifferent to the hustle and bustle around them.

“Someone is watching us.”

Perhaps due to her childhood experiences, Himeko is always exceptionally sensitive to other people's emotions.

Even some non-human beings.

"Do not care."

An Yu didn't care. After all, Himeko was indeed quite famous here, so it was normal for her to be watched.

"She's been following us."

Himeko looked at the empty area, then gazed thoughtfully at the sky.

"What does it look like?"

An Yu's heart tightened. Could it be Alicia? He had been keeping an eye on her movements; she should be in the First Laboratory right now, certainly not here.

"It doesn't have a specific shape." Himeko's tone remained calm. "It's more like... a pure 'Honkai' aura."

Her expression was mostly so indifferent; I wonder where she learned it from. 3

An Yu paused for a moment.

"He seems...to have no ill intentions, like a 'good person'," Himeko added. (Six)

"Then it's not."

An Yu hadn't forgotten that there was definitely more than one mastermind behind this, and the information directly revealed by these masterminds was completely unreliable.

Himeko didn't ask any more questions. After all, the two of them were on the same side, spending every day together. They were equally indifferent to strangers and equally able to feign enthusiasm. In comparison, the Honkai were definitely outsiders.

Suddenly, after spotting two beautiful girls in the distance, the two stood in front of a food stall, blending into the crowd and becoming completely inconspicuous.

Who are you afraid of?

Himeko took a small bite of the candy, then handed the remaining half to Anyu, intending to keep doing so.

An Yu could only take one bite.

"It can't be Mebius, since you've always gotten along well with her, so it can only be... Alicia."

Although that's what she said, Himeko remained calm and didn't look in that direction at all, as if she had no curiosity whatsoever.

"She'll ruin your plans?"

An Yu nodded gently.

Having finally managed to infiltrate the Moth of Fire, and having participated in various projects, all I need to do now is follow the steps, and I will be able to learn all the necessary knowledge before the story ends.

He didn't need to risk exposing himself. As for Himeko 5凄⊥→§〃6参¤→」er嗖⊥＆梭:……

It doesn't matter. An Yu had no impression of Himeko from beginning to end. She was supposed to be a supporting character anyway, and her talent was indeed not as good as Mebius'.

"Do you need me to kill her for you?"

Himeko took a skewer from another stall, took a satisfied bite, and then handed it to An Yu again, intending to keep doing so.

"You can't do it."

An Yu's tone remained light and casual. As long as Alicia didn't fall into self-doubt, her strength was definitely sufficient.

Could she be the goddess in Proverbs?

"It should be. She's too troublesome. We shouldn't provoke her."

[An Yu seems to be afraid of Alicia?]

This discovery stirred a twisted excitement within Himeko, which was quickly overwhelmed by intense displeasure.

An Yu shouldn't have anyone to fear! He should always maintain that detached indifference, disdainful of everything in the world, only occasionally revealing a hint of helpless indulgence when facing himself because of past entanglements!

He should maintain an omnipotent tone, only showing a rare hint of human emotion in his eyes when he's criticizing himself, and then casually complaining about his lack of talent, completely unconcerned about whether the two of them are getting too close!

[But she won't cause trouble. If she does, given An Yu's cold and aloof personality, she'll definitely cut ties decisively.]

5. [However, trouble has come knocking on our door.]

[For Alicia, Himeko herself seems to be a force worth trying to win over.]

Himeko, of course, wouldn't run away from the issue; she never considered herself inferior to anyone.

Lu said, "I feel like Himeko is a little different."

This was also the first time that Alicia had met Himeko, who was still growing up. In the past, she rarely had time to pay attention to Himeko.

Only after experiencing growth once before did she truly set her sights on these people.

It feels like... Himeko is a little different from the rumors. She doesn't seem as enthusiastic and cheerful as she is, but she also seems to be more enthusiastic and cheerful than the rumors suggest, as if she is suppressing some intense emotions.

Second, "Did we know each other in the past?"

"Yes, that's right, I've been looking forward to this meeting for a long time."

Alicia readily agreed, smiling sweetly.

Himeko squinted. Alicia and Anyu seemed to be two extremes in personality.

"Let's cut to the chase, Alicia. After all, someone as busy as you wouldn't come here unless it's important."

Why would someone visit a temple without a reason? Does Ji Zi even understand Chinese literature?

Alicia muttered a couple of things but didn't take it to heart. She then began to enthusiastically explain her dream.

After all... Himeko is a genius too, so it's normal for her to know a bit about Chinese culture. Not to mention, this is the Moth Chaser, the center of the world, where talented people from all over the globe join.

"You mean, you want to improve social morality?"

Himeko chuckled lightly, not mocking, but simply wanting to laugh.

"Yes, I always felt that the world shouldn't be like this. The world could have become a better place, but because of our neglect and inattention, it has become the way it is now."

"Fool," Himeko wanted to say, but if Alicia was the goddess of Proverbs, it seemed normal for her to think that way.

"how do you want to do it?"

"First, we must abolish those evil human experiments."

Alicia's eyes lit up.

[The First Honkai Impact 7rd was as rampant as ever. Alicia still doesn't know who the Seven are. The Herrscher of Reason seems to have been born out of thin air... unlike other Herrschers who were awakened by humans.]

The second Honkai Impact erupted in a completely unexpected location, but its destructive power was significantly reduced. Alicia felt as if she had found the key to clearing the game.

[The idea that humans will become the kind of humans they aspire to be, and the kind of humans the cocoon aspires to be, doesn't seem to conflict.]

Her relationship with Himeko quickly became close, and this time, Senju took the initiative to step forward and bear the blame.

Kevin joins the Firemoth and gets along well with Alicia, but they are at odds on many political issues... yet they are genuinely good friends in private.

[Like I said before, Alicia, this time I'm going to do whatever you say. He just wants to win against An Yu, then let this civilization clear the game, and become a savior.]

The third Honkai Impact 3rd was not particularly destructive. The world's population remains large, and various disasters continue to occur, but the Honkai has not yet unleashed a catastrophe unacceptable to humanity.

[Himeko became a Stigmata Warrior. She returned home and challenged An Yu again, but still couldn't defeat him. Her hoped-for strategy of humiliating and belittling her indifferent elder failed.]

[What should have been a thriving situation, with Himeko even willing to play along with their games.]

[Until she discovered that Alicia seemed to have been searching for someone all along.] ∈（¨～`-¤

Volume 1: Chapter 144-143 Here, I will kill Alicia, and only here.

"You seem to have been looking for someone, Alicia."

Himeko felt as if she had grasped the key to a problem, but she quickly dismissed it in her mind. How could that be?

Alicia and An Yu's lives are traceable; how could they have spent every day together in the past?

Upon hearing this, Alicia's eyes crinkled into a smile, tinged with nostalgia: "Yes, he was a very special boy. His name was An Yu, and he played the violin beautifully."

She paused, as if lost in memories, and recounted, "Besides that, he also likes racing cars, is very good at spot shooting, and always makes sarcastic remarks or looks disgusted, but still helps you deal with troubles."

"Sometimes youthful and spirited, sometimes old-fashioned, a guy... someone you'd never forget once you'd spent time with him."

Although the whispers in dreams are often more ruthless, they are indeed quite unique.

Alicia sighed.

Himeko's expression stiffened.

“He is very gentle to his family, but he is a stranger to others, even indifferent. Most of his conversations are just perfunctory, but he does not make others feel disrespected.”

Alicia thought for a moment and then added.

Himeko's expression gradually turned ugly.

What do you mean? He used to race cars, actively participate in sports activities, and has been playing violin trekking for you... right? ≯∩

Most importantly, he was always gentle and mild-mannered, instead of acting like a clueless, indifferent fool.

Then she was right. Even An Yu would show a gentle demeanor, but the man's affections weren't directed at her, but at Alicia.

"You know each other well?"