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

Chapter 71 Fire Chasing Friendship Gathering!

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According to May's calculations (Mebius and Prometheus both contributed greatly in their efforts to calculate the rules of Honkai, and they were indeed very successful), the fourteen Herrschers of Honkai will become stronger and stronger, but there are not many ways for humans to become stronger.

If we divide it into internal and external paths, the external path naturally includes Honkai fission bombs, Honkai energy weapons, and Divine Keys. And coincidentally, all three technologies were pioneered by Velvet…

*Cough* The reason I'm swearing is because Velvet is just too arrogant, yet so incredibly capable. The "built-in electronic instruction manual," "transforming hammer," "one-click self-destruct," and "portable water bottle" features she installed on Honkai weapons... they're still fresh in my mind!!

For example, there should be a way to access the electronic instruction manual that comes with the product, right? So Vilvi added a voice system and an electronic screen. However, the electronic screen is easily damaged in battle, so a protective cover was added to the electronic screen.

But this is a weapon!

They could easily publish a book titled "How Funds Burn" or "Funds and Waste" to denounce May's dissatisfaction with Vervière!

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Internally, it's divided into the Stigmata Project and the Fusion Warrior Project, led by May and Möbius respectively. But ultimately, both technologies were first proposed by Möbius. Although the project leaders are now different, May often works alongside Möbius, and Möbius often works alongside May… they're essentially conjugate first and second authors! (First author and second author)

It's similar in concept to the concept of a conjugate father and son.

Currently, setting aside external factors, the internal fusion surgery is the most important project (the Stigmata Project is more complex and has not yet made progress). Faced with the threat of Honkai and the Herrschers who are destined to become stronger, Mei naturally attaches great importance to the fusion surgery.

That's why she said, "You'd better hurry, we don't have much time left."

Möbius immediately retorted, "Are you planning to push this forward aggressively?"

Mei: "Well, the Stigmata Project has only been in place for a short time, with little progress and a very bleak future. I can't put all my eggs in one basket. Although the fusion surgery has many consequences, it is relatively simpler and the benefits are greater."

One is a potential stock with slow growth, and the other is a rising stock that is soaring. Even if you know that this surge is not right, you can't help but be tempted.

Möbius: "Alright, alright, I'll go back and work overtime for a few more days to try and find a way to suppress the body's alienation."

Mei nodded: "Thank you for your hard work."

"...By the way, I'm thinking of hosting a Fire Chasing Social Gathering. Would your research institute like to participate?"

Mei suddenly said this.

Möbius wasn't surprised at all; even she thought Möbius's rationality and humanity were a good thing. But she still wanted to hear Möbius's reasons.

In response to Mebius's question, Mebius explained, "Everyone needs a chance to relax; we can't always be on edge. I think the Fifth Squad's model is pretty good; they hold a dance party after every mission. Statistically, the Fifth Squad also has the best combat effectiveness."

The Fifth Squad is the largest special operations team, yet it consistently maintains a positive and high-spirited attitude—a tradition that deserves much credit. (Hua is from the Fifth Squad.)

Mei: "It just so happens that after the Sixth Herrscher, the United Nations, under pressure, passed a proposal to further expand the scale of the Firemoth. There are too many newcomers now, and we urgently need to increase their sense of identity."

Möbius had no intention of objecting; in fact, he was quite supportive—if they held a social gathering, Alicia would definitely come back, right? She loved these kinds of occasions. Then, Möbius wouldn't need to contact Alicia specifically; he could just have Yun Fuyu go find her. Fulfilling his promise for free—it couldn't be better.

So, even though Mebius was completely indifferent to this kind of thing, she still expressed her support with a "you're awesome" attitude... ridiculously fake.

But Mei didn't care.

Therefore, two things were decided at the same time: to conduct in-depth research on fusion surgery and expand the number of volunteers, and to join the Moth Chasing Flame Association.

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"Boss Hen, we're back!"

From afar, a lively and cheerful girl's voice drifted over, followed by a faint, abrupt "Don't run so fast" instruction.

Grandpa Hen, who's always drinking tea and reading newspapers in the training room (just kidding)... cough, Hen, who's always diligently instructing everyone in the training room, couldn't help but stand up and turn around after hearing the voice, looking at the newcomer with a smile.

A girl with long orange hair and a boy with short cyan hair were wearing the same uniform, but they vaguely looked like they were wearing matching outfits.

If Yun Fuyu were here, he would definitely recognize these two people: Desdobia and Kosmo.

Kosmo was the ninth of the Thirteen Heroes, so there's no need to elaborate. Desdovia was the first fusion warrior with a mental attribute, but she died at the hands of the Herrscher of Consciousness during the Eighth Honkai Impact, failing to make a name for herself in the Land of the Dead.

After the incident with the Fifth Herrscher (when the Third Squad was ordered to their deaths), Kosmos had a vague sense of doubt about the Firemoth, feeling that the organization could not carry out the "heroic" act of "saving the world".

Kosmo valued this highly; he was even more naive than Yun Fuyu, believing he could become a hero and protect others.

(Note: People in the pre-civilization era liked to refer to a Herrscher as the "Number Number Number," for example, the second Herrscher was Void, the third Herrscher was Thunder, the fourth Herrscher was Wind, followed by the fifth Ice, the sixth Death, the seventh Flame, the eighth Consciousness, the ninth Rock, the tenth being Thousand People or Domination, the eleventh Binding, and the twelfth Erosion. The narration in the book will try to use powers to represent Herrschers, but the characters' interactions mostly use numbers, and their inner thoughts are the same as above.)

Fortunately, May rose to power after that. Everyone knew about Kevin's relationship with May, and Kosmo greatly admired Kevin, so the rift in Kosmo's heart did not widen but was suppressed.

The following days were very peaceful. Kosmo and Captain Hen had a very good relationship, and he often took care of Gretsch together with Desdobia (Hen and Blanca were both very busy), and their bond deepened further.

The Herrscher of Ice descended a year ago, while the Herrscher of Death arrived about two or three months later. Just before the Herrscher of Death descended, Kosmo and Desdobia were sent on a business trip to the Americas, and only today did they return after successfully completing their mission and receiving a notification from May.

Upon meeting, Desdobia greeted Hen excitedly, followed closely by Kosmo. After a few pleasantries, Desdobia immediately asked, "Where's little Gretchen? Is she still at home? Can we go see her?"

Hen was a little choked up, but replied, "She's at home, so you can go. But at this hour, Blanca should be home, so don't just pick the lock!"

Desdobia smiled sheepishly at first, then asked suspiciously, "Why is Blanca at home? Doesn't she work at the First Research Institute and only have time to come back once every few days?"

Hen: "I've already resigned. And I haven't found a job I like yet."