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

Chapter 211 Auditory Hallucinations and the Truth

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The next day, at Mei's research institute.

After staying up all night comparing the Stigmata Project and the Fusion Warrior Project, Mei still couldn't make a choice and opted to pursue both projects simultaneously.

The reason is simple: the Stigmata Project has exceptionally few side effects, and the power it brings is beyond imagination. Although it is also the most difficult project, far exceeding any other, Mei is absolutely confident that she can overcome this challenge!

In fact, Mei in the future did overcome this challenge. In the short five years before the end, she modified all the genes of human women, imprinting the Stigmata into their genes and making Honkai resistance hereditary. (For example, the bloodlines of Kaslana and Schariac possess great power even without Stigmata. Possessing Stigmata allows one to connect to the Stigmata Space and gain even greater power, such as the power that Tengen Durandal inherited from Kaslana.)

But Mei didn't have enough time. If she had been given just six more months, it would have been enough to modify the simpler male genes, allowing humanity as a whole to be elevated! Unfortunately, she forcibly donned the Blank Key during the battle of a thousand Herrschers, severely overtaxing her body, and died of illness after the end came...

For the next five thousand years of modern civilization, no one has been able to replicate her feats. Beyond the power she wields today, Mei's wisdom and scientific abilities are beyond description.

(That's why I think Mebius's knowledge is deeper, broader, and more comprehensive, while Otto has done special research in the direction he desired.)

(Besides, Otto's plan to "give humanity the power of Herrschers" was only born after being prompted by the "Will of Honkai," namely Prometheus 17. At that time, Prometheus had already lost his intelligence, so it's hard to say that it was unrelated to Mei's knowledge.)

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After making the decision, May temporarily put her research on hold. After a short rest, she immediately woke up and contacted Möbius to inquire about the results of Yun Fuyu's medical examination.

Möbius: "...I didn't report this, did I? Möbius, could it be that Klein is someone you planted?"

The suspected assistant raised his hand to show his innocence, but Möbius waved his hand and said: I know, I was just joking, don't jump around here.

Klein continued working quietly...

Mei completely ignored her joke and went straight to her deduction: "You are the primary researcher of the fusion surgery, Yun Fuyu is the first fusion warrior, and the power he showed yesterday was ridiculously strong. You are also a scholar with a strong curiosity and an explosive desire for research—do I need to say the rest?"

Möbius: "(sarcastically) Alright, alright~ As expected of you~ Fine, I did give Yun Fuyu a medical check-up. What do you want to know?"

May: "I'd like to know your conclusion."

Klein handed over the report she had compiled at the right time. Möbius glanced through it and then said, "In short, Yun Fuyu's power does not only come from the fusion surgery, but also from his own exceptionally strong power. The Honkai Beast's genes only provided him with the effect of stimulating his potential."

Mei: "Xier told me that Yun Fuyu's powerful abilities are also related to her."

Mebius: "How simple is it? The Herrscher's creative power can help people repair both visible and hidden injuries, and suppress the rampage of Honkai Beast genes. Therefore, Yun Fuyu is showing only the benefits, and all adverse reactions have been eliminated."

Side effects: Horns growing on your head? A tail behind you? Frequent surges in thyroid hormones and adrenaline, making you want to fight? Large secretions of human chorionic gonadotropin causing your breasts to enlarge? Nervous system reorganization causing your brain to become less intelligent? ... (winking)

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After some discussion, the conclusion was: Yun Fuyu's success was still an isolated case, and not replicable except for a few individuals like Kevin. Seele's power has many advantages and seems trustworthy for now, but let's hold off for now—after all, she's a Herrscher. Tsk.

Mebius's similar "tsk" was one of regret; she felt Seele would be perfect for studying biological evolution with her. Mei, on the other hand, found it troublesome. If the widespread adoption of the fusion surgery required the cooperation of Herrschers, who knew what kind of chaos the UN would create?

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It was evening at Yunxi's place.

Strolling down the street, most people were subtly converging in a certain direction—the prize redemption area set up by Vilvi. It was said that the final fireworks display would also begin there.

Yun Fuyu and Xier were no exception.

They were still one in front of the other, with Seele keeping her head down and only glancing around furtively out of the corner of her eye.

The night before last, Seele forced herself on us, so Seele tolerated it as a "sacrifice" made to reconcile us. But last night, while Seele was asleep, Seele secretly left in the middle of the night and went to the room across the hall… This time, she couldn't tolerate it anymore!

One person is "another me," and the other is someone I love with whom I have a deep bond. Why did two separate sources of happiness turn out this way?

I was here first!

However, only Seele could hear the cries in her heart. The reason was simple: how could she possibly bring this up... especially when Death was practically handed to her!

So, when the two walked together, Xi'er would keep up with Yun Fuyu's pace, tugging at his clothes or wrist, showing her complete dependence and trust. But whenever he turned around to talk to Xi'er, she would turn her head away and ignore him, her pouting lips so sharp they could hold an oil lamp.

Yun: ...I'm so innocent! Believe me, I'm really innocent! (Maliciously trying to justify himself)

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Finally, they arrived at their destination: the prize redemption area set up by Velvi. A robot with a distinctly Velvi style stood on a high platform, waving its mechanical limbs and speaking in an electronically synthesized Velvi voice.

They squeezed to the front of the stage and listened quietly.

There are three events remaining tonight: prize redemption, a fireworks display, and a banquet for voluntary participation.

Welwyn is currently preparing the prizes, please wait a moment.

Yun Fuyu suddenly heard a familiar voice speaking with dissatisfaction. "This guy just loves to cause trouble, doesn't he get tired of it... I've had enough."

Then came another voice. "Alright, alright~ dear Möbius, don't say things like that. It makes things more interesting, doesn't it?"

Yun Fuyu looked around, but couldn't find the source of the voice.

Did you really not see it? Who knows? Anyway, I'll play along and pretend I didn't see it...

Xi'er suddenly pinched him. Yun Fuyu looked at Xi'er, but she turned her head away guiltily, avoiding his gaze.

Girls are truly amazing creatures, even those from the world of anime and manga...

After a while, Seele shook her head, looked up at him seriously, and started talking about other things: "I'm slowly realizing that many things are both coincidences and destiny, like this social gathering right now."

Yun Fuyu smiled and nodded: "That's right."

Seele: "So, you must know something, right? I'm not talking about the plot, but... um... cause and effect, behind-the-scenes manipulation... or something like that?"

Yun Fuyu looked at the high platform and casually said, "Who knows? Anyway, it wasn't me."

"I hope she doesn't do anything reckless; I don't want to take the blame..."

In a daze, she heard the sound of complaining again, but it was exactly what Yun Fuyu was thinking.

Then came that lively voice: "Don't worry~ It's just a banquet, the most important thing is to have fun, right?~"

Seele continued, "In my observation, your timeline is very abnormal. Shouldn't you give me an explanation?"

In Seele's eyes, the clouds and rain at this moment spanned countless timelines, as if they were a projection of a higher dimension onto a lower dimension, both vivid and illusory, making Seele feel very awkward.

With a slight sway, Yun Fuyu shrugged: "Since you've already figured it out, I'll just say it directly—"

He leaned down and whispered something in Seele's ear, a description of someone's current situation.

Seele's eyes widened instantly, her agape mouth making one want to tease her. It took her a while to process the news, and she asked with a complicated expression, "So, is the current Alicia the real Alicia?"

Yun: "It's true. But it belongs to the 'real, past timeline.' Even you and I are part of that timeline."

Seele couldn't help but think of the future and the present civilization, and asked, "Will we ever see them again in the future?"

Yun: "We definitely can. For now, let's treat this place as a story instance and do our best to conquer it. Let's not think about anything else."

Seele had a small question: "According to you, you've traversed the timeline, so you should know everything about the future, right?"

Wouldn't it be easy to change the tragedy and avert the regret?

Yun Fuyu shook her head: "But in fact, I can't see anything."

Perhaps it was the deity above the gods who deliberately caused this, because Yun Fuyu not only lacked His memories, but even his original memories of the pre-civilization stories were blurred. And although his theoretical status was sufficient to control time, when he sensed/observed the time barrier, everything in his eyes was shrouded in mist, and he still could not see the future.

But it doesn't matter. At least, if he were to disregard everything, his power would be enough to save the entire world. However, it's best to avoid doing so if possible.

Even He, as the one who desires Himself, longs to "live."