Honkai Impact 3rd: I picked up a Seele at the start of the game.

Chapter 93 Heading to Australia

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After explaining the situation to the members of the fifth squad, Hiemko knew the plane to Australia was about to depart. She hurriedly boarded the plane; her seat was next to Hua and opposite Yun Fuyu, while Yin sat next to Yun Fuyu.

That's how the plane tickets were arranged. And because he and Seele had quite a few rumors circulating in the Fifth Squad, he couldn't very well suggest changing seats, so he could only sit with Yin, whom he was least familiar with.

Based on a simple guess, Hua is the sole survivor of the Fifth Squad after the Herrscher of Flame's arrival. Therefore, Yin will most likely also die in the Seventh Honkai Impact.

If she could save them, she would. Yun Fuyu didn't consider herself a savior; she could only do what she could.

After Himeko was seated, she gestured for everyone to huddle together and whisper to each other.

She said, "Eden was also on this flight, traveling in disguise and in civilian clothes. We added an extra task at the last minute: to avoid any noise on the plane!"

Hua and Yin nodded emphatically after their initial surprise, their faces serious. Yun Fuyu, on the other hand, while a little excited (a recurring tactic), also felt a secret urge to secretly go find Eden…

Himeko, a shrewd and experienced man, saw through his thoughts at a glance and said in a more serious tone, "If everyone knew Eden was here, there would be a stampede! If the plane loses its balance, you and I would be the ones to blame!"

Yun Fuyu quickly grasped the logic: Eden is a star! A superstar! The only superstar in the world! Whether it's music, theater, or film, she can handle it with ease!

A voice kissed by God, a leading fashion designer, a renowned actress... none of it is fake!

The adoration that ordinary people in the pre-civilized world had for Eden was unimaginable to him, a person living in a chaotic and entertainment-driven era. But he could understand; after all, she was the elegant, generous, and flawlessly wealthy Eden, except for her age.

If anyone overheard his true feelings, this lolicon would be beaten out and dragged to his death. (You read that right, not dragged out and beaten to death, but beaten out and dragged to his death.)

He nodded solemnly to indicate that he understood, and then closed his eyes to pretend to sleep... Fine, although his reaction was a bit indifferent, as long as he doesn't cause trouble, let him be.

With two young girls, Yin Hehua, and the older sister, Himeko, the three women were bound to create a lively scene, making it impossible for them to stay quiet. They chatted casually and chattered away, but Yun Fuyu, as an eavesdropper, could tell that Himeko was always in control of the conversation, making her arguably the most skilled chatterbox in the entire room.

Yin's skill level is slightly higher than Hua's, not because she is actually more skilled, but because Hua doesn't talk much. Even when teased about matters of love and sex, she doesn't react much, only feeling slightly embarrassed because a man (Yun) was listening nearby.

After waiting a while longer, the plane took off. After the ringing in their ears subsided, they chatted quietly for a bit longer before each of them looked down at their phones or went about their business.

"..."

The trip proceeded without incident or trouble, and Eden's identity seemed to remain undiscovered; even Yun Fuyu couldn't guess which one was Eden.

While the three girls beside her were chatting, Yun Fuyu overheard bits and pieces of the black-haired girl Yin's story. Similar to Hua, she was from a small city in the Far East, and went to the Far East capital for high school (though not to Chiyu Academy). She lost her family and friends after the Honkai Impact.

Even within the fifth squad, these two girls with similar backgrounds only recently became friends. For the previous few years, they were both quiet, reserved, and aloof.

Perhaps that's why Himeko brought them along? It's always good to go out and explore more.

One can imagine that when Hua finally accepted the atmosphere of the Fifth Squad, accepted Himeko's care like that of an older sister and a mother, and regarded her teammates as family and friends, she lost everything again... Despair would envelop her like a dark night, from which she could not escape until her death.

The clouds and rain sighed silently.

If flames were to engulf the continent once more, and the ferocious Herrscher roared to tear everything apart... then the relatively peaceful life he and Seele had would also be destroyed.

He had to save Himeko; that's right, he absolutely had to save her.

The Herrscher of Flame tore off the facade of the previous civilization, while the Herrscher of Geo ripped through its lifeblood. To change these tragedies, we must begin with Himeko in the present moment.

However, his method of saving Seele was that he and the Creation Seele, who was inherently good and had a connection with him (the Herrscher observed him), trusted each other, made a vow, and their fates became intertwined. In a way that exploited a bug, he saved Seele, who was already stuck in a bug (the separation of creation and death).

Could Himeko follow such a precedent? There's never been any mention of the Herrscher of Flame having a dual nature. I only remember that when the Herrscher of Flame was killed by Kevin, she seemed to smile at him; that was probably Himeko's own consciousness.

Perhaps it's not hopeless.

Yun Fuyu could only console herself with this thought.

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Upon arriving in Australia, the group disembarked first. Yin then approached Hiemko and whispered pleadingly, "Captain, which one is Eden? Can I see her?"

Himeko sighed and rubbed her forehead: "Yin, don't go looking for trouble. We came to Australia early to pave the way for our next operation, not to chase after celebrities."

The black-haired girl looked pitiful: "Before the Third Herrscher descended, I was lucky enough to snag tickets to Eden's concert in the Far East, but because of... some personal matters, I had to transfer them to someone else. Waaah, I really, really love Eden..."

She wiped away her tears and sobbed softly. Hua, standing beside her, couldn't help but try to persuade Himeko to be lenient. Yun Fuyu frowned slightly. He noticed that Yin's expression suddenly became subtle when she mentioned "some private matters." Besides, he also really wanted to see Eden.

Himeko patted Yin on the shoulder and sighed, "Forget it, let bygones be bygones. Come with me, I'll give you a chance later."

"Great!"

Yin jumped up happily, grabbed her luggage, and ran forward. Hua asked thoughtfully, "Captain, do you have some way to contact Eden?"

Himeko winked at her: "Guess~"

Watson said that he had seen through everything.

Leaving the somewhat dilapidated airport, I took an exorbitantly priced taxi into the city. What greeted my eyes were old cobblestone streets, weathered bricks and tiles, rows of old buildings no more than twelve stories high, and the slightly unpleasant smell in the air…

Yun Fuyu frowned – this was so far from the capital of Mu Continent! Was this really their destination?

Yin, who was skipping ahead, slowed down with some confusion and turned around to ask, "Captain, why does this place look so dilapidated?"

Hua nodded in agreement and looked at Himeko curiously, waiting for her explanation.

Himeko sighed again, rubbing his forehead: "This is a long story... Until I explain, you'll all have 500 deducted from your salaries this month!"

"Ah? Why!"

Ignoring the girl's screams, Himeko hardened her expression: "I sent the information about the current situation and customs in Australia to the group before we left. Since you're the advance team, why aren't you taking the time to learn about it?!"

Hua and Yin looked bitter. Who would have thought this would happen? Only Yun Fuyu almost laughed out loud, but was glared at by Yin's angry gaze.