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

Chapter 90: "Cleaning" requires wearing "gloves".

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The social gathering ended, and May subsequently announced the "Jurisdiction Deployment Plan." The Third Squad's assigned jurisdiction was the Americas, the Fifth Squad's was Australia, and others...

Yun Fuyu was in the third squad, and Xier was in the fifth squad. Logically, they had to accept the arrangement and be separated to different continents.

But after careful consideration, Mei chose to keep Yun Fuyu behind for further observation and assigned her to the first squad to work with Kevin.

On the one hand, it would be convenient to monitor him; on the other hand, if he really had no connection with the Herrscher, following Kevin would also be a way to cultivate Yun Fuyu.

……

Upon hearing the arrangements from Hen, Yun Fuyu immediately became anxious: "What about Xier? Is she going to Australia?"

Hen thought about it carefully and nodded: "Mei didn't mention Xier's arrangements separately, so there should be no exceptions."

Yun Fuyu, still unwilling to give up, asked, "Since you can let me stay on Mu Continent alone, why not let Seele stay? Are you still doubting that she is a Herrscher?"

Hen shook his head: "It's no use asking me. These were all decisions made by Mei as the decision-maker, and I have no say in them."

That statement was clearly an understatement, but there was really no need for Hen to contradict Mei on Xier's matter. Who knows what Mei's thoughts or plans are?

Yun: "...I'm going to find Mei."

Hen shrugged and casually said, "Good luck, I wish you success."

……

Yun Fuyu cannot be separated from Xier.

Their fates are intertwined; Seele is now resurrected through his soul and energy. If Seele is separated from him for half a month, her energy will begin to dissipate. If Seele is separated from him for more than a month, she will surely die. In the best-case scenario, she will be resurrected by his side; in the worst-case scenario, their intertwined fates may be severed, and she will perish forever.

So no matter what, even if he has to throw a tantrum, he has to keep Seele here. If all else fails, he's willing to go to Australia with Seele himself. He'd rather give up the opportunity to befriend other heroes than not be able to stay with Seele.

In the original story, the Seventh Herrscher, the Herrscher of Flame, will descend upon Australia and Eden during their concert. At that time, the Fifth Squad was also in Australia, which corresponds perfectly with what is happening now.

What is worrying is that, as a Herrscher who escaped the Honkai through opportunistic means, what unpredictable accidents might happen when Seele faces other Herrschers? No one can say for sure, which is why Yun Fuyu needs to stay with Seele to prevent any accidents.

……

Mei was surprised that Yun Fuyu would make such a request to her; it was so strange, it was like... there was a feeling that they didn't want to pretend.

If they are related to the Herrscher, then they must be separated. If they are not related to the Herrscher, then separating them is no big deal.

However, without concrete evidence and without them actively harming humans, May would not presume to determine their identities, but would instead earnestly ask him why he insisted on being with Seele.

Is it because of the feelings between you two?

That would be utterly ridiculous.

Allowing Yun Fuyu to remain on the Mu Continent as an exception is already somewhat against the rules. While rules are meant to restrain those who follow them, however…

"We've only known each other a short time, so I'll be frank with you. I won't do anything inappropriate twice because of you."

As Mebius once said—because you lack the power, you are not worthy.

Even if they participated in the fusion surgery, so what? In the original work, there were tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of fusion warriors at their peak, but how many of them ultimately gained power?

Only Möbius counts as half.

Yun Fuyu gritted his teeth: "Dr. Mei, if I may be frank, if I were to use my power to carry out destructive actions, it might not be less of a threat than that of a Herrscher."

He couldn't understand why those with strength could be looked down upon. It was just like what Möbius said—because you've never seen darkness, you're too naive.

Mei replied, “Wake up, Yun Fuyu. You are human, not a mindless Honkai Beast or Herrscher. Why am I so worried about the fusion surgery? It’s because I’m afraid that excessive power will destroy their clarity as humans.”

Yun Fuyu: "But that is no reason for those who possess power to be looked down upon!"

He wasn't relying on his strength; he was just struggling to get what he wanted through force.

Do you feel slighted?

Mei chuckled: "Individual strength is valued more in this era, but that doesn't mean it can break the rules. We may fear the desperate counterattack of wild beasts, but we are not afraid of rational humans betraying humanity."

Yun Fuyu frowned. Was this really the same Mei he knew? The Mei in the story was so graceful and admirable, but the Mei in front of him made him feel that her mind had been corrupted by power. How disgusting.

Mei stood up, patted him on the shoulder, nodded slightly to Kevin who had just arrived at the door, and then said softly, "It's not me that's decaying, but this world that has been peaceful for thousands of years. We have no right to act recklessly, and neither do you... for the time being."

"...!"

Yun Fuyu's pupils contracted, and he subconsciously asked, "How can we make this decaying world start to function again?"

Mei: "Trust me, you can only trust me."

"……it is good."

"Then, as a pledge of loyalty, I'd like you to help me deal with a disgusting scumbag?"

Mei pulled an information file from the table, which detailed a person's background and actions. No need to read it closely; all that was needed was to know that the man came from a toxic chrysalis, was a black glove for a high-ranking UN official, and had committed numerous atrocities.

Mei smiled and said, "I will consider Xier's matter as it comes—but not now. It's not that I don't want to, but that I really can't do it."

The United Nations is the true leader of the world. Although May controls the Moths of Fire and wields great power, making any changes to this centuries-old global governance organization remains an insurmountable challenge.

Unless... there is some "circumstance" that can create a "hero".

Therefore, Yun Fuyu, who had sided with Mei, could naturally take the "legal" path to do what he wanted.

……

Yun Fuyu roughly recounted her experiences of the day to Xier, and also subtly indicated that she had sided with Mei and would be doing something for her.

So please rest assured, Seele, he will find a way to prevent Seele from being sent to Australia.

The stated reason... was that he felt Seele was still young and felt sorry for her. He would let her go in two years.

The actual reasons... are not something to be discussed with outsiders, and need not be elaborated upon.

Strangely, Seele, who usually replies instantly, didn't reply for a long time. After thinking about it, I figured she was probably taking a nap.

Ah, just thinking about Seele's peaceful sleeping face gives me so much motivation, even to do the "dirty work" of the black gloves!

In order to fulfill this pledge of loyalty as soon as possible and return quickly, Yun Fuyu did not take a lunch break and soon left the Fire Chaser under Mei's arrangement, heading on the road to "cleaning up".