Honkai Impact 3rd: Catching the Herrscher of Sentience at the Start

Mei took the sheet, read its contents, and then looked at Kevin in confusion.

"This is about... Sakura's sister's...?"

"I've read this record before. Since this is your reaction—then... it's true?"

Kevin, "Just as you suspected."

Meanwhile, Fu Lin, who had fought the Herrscher of Corruption disguised as Elysia, was at this moment...

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Fu Lin gnashed his teeth, his face filled with shame as he looked at the Herrscher of Corruption sitting across from him. "I say, where did you learn this forbidden knowledge? The thing I hate the most is being tied up. Can you let me go?"

The Herrscher of Corruption crossed her legs, using her toe to lift Fu Lin's chin. Seeing the stubborn look in his eyes, a smug smile appeared at the corner of her lips,

"That won't do. Just now, you almost succeeded. If that strange weapon of yours had injured my delicate, fair skin, I would have cried~"

"If you hand over your weapon, I might consider untying you. But I don't want to constantly be on edge, afraid of you backstabbing me, Fu Lin~"

"..."

Fu Lin was sullen. He originally planned to feign exhaustion and pretend to surrender, then take advantage of the moment to stab her. The plan had unfolded as expected, but...

Just a little bit faster, and the disaster of Elysium would have been effortlessly resolved. If not, this situation wouldn't have happened.

Although being tied up was quite an experience, being the one tied up was truly humiliating!

"Don't look so downcast. You're my prisoner now, so you should obediently listen to me. Come on, give me a smile."

The Herrscher of Corruption lowered her legs, cupped Fu Lin's face, and used her thumbs to hook the corners of his mouth, forcing him to smile—utterly vile.

Fu Lin, unable to bear the humiliation, turned his head away. At this moment, the Ferris wheel happened to stop at its highest point, overlooking the entire Eternal Paradise.

Seeing this, the Herrscher of Corruption let go of Fu Lin, stood up, placed her slender hand against the cold glass, and gazed down at the scenery below.

"Fu Lin, have you ever heard the legend of the Ferris wheel?" she asked.

Fu Lin snorted coldly, "Don't call me that so intimately. We're not close."

"I have inherited her entirely, including all her life's memories. You can completely treat me as her, as Elysia!"

The Herrscher of Corruption clutched her chest, unable to understand. She had mimicked her flawlessly, yet she still couldn't gain his recognition.

"..." Fu Lin remained silent, only coldly listening from the side. No matter what he said, the Herrscher of Corruption wouldn't listen anyway.

Seeing his silence, she simply smiled, unconcerned. After all, she wasn't truly Elysia—she only wanted to claim everything that had belonged to Elysia, including the Fu Lin hidden deep in her heart...

She really didn't understand why that woman had fallen for such a blockhead and even hid her feelings from him, willingly pushing him toward Mei.

It was baffling—she felt like she was about to develop 'data overload' just trying to comprehend it.

But she didn't like things being this way. So, she would take back everything that rightfully belonged to Elysia.

The Herrscher of Corruption returned to her seat, gazed at Fu Lin across from her, and lightly ran her tongue over her lips,

"They say that lovers who ride a Ferris wheel together will eventually break up. But if they kiss at the highest point, they will stay together forever."

"???"

Fu Lin looked at her with a face full of question marks. He hadn't expected her to believe in such things. But when he saw the anticipation in her eyes, cold sweat broke out instantly.

This was seriously messed up—this Herrscher of Corruption seemed a bit unhinged!

[Mission triggered, Defend your chastity!]

"..." Fu Lin was speechless at the system popping up with such a mission.

As he stared blankly at the system message, the Herrscher of Corruption silently stood up, her fingertips gently brushing against Fu Lin's lips.

Fu Lin shrank into the corner, stammering, "Herrscher of Corruption, jokes are jokes, but don't joke about kissing!"

"I'm not joking."

Just as the Herrscher of Corruption pinched Fu Lin's chin, about to force a kiss, a crystal flower hidden in the system space suddenly appeared between them.

It radiated a dazzling light, briefly forcing the Herrscher of Corruption to retreat.

At the same time, it also alerted Mei, who was searching for Fu Lin in the Eternal Paradise.

"Ugh...!"

The Herrscher of Corruption shielded herself from the blinding light, feeling a strange sensation on her arm. Her expression changed, but she had no choice but to step back.

As the light gradually faded, the crystal flower landed on Fu Lin's lap and fell still.

The Herrscher of Corruption finally lowered her arm and opened her dark red eyes.

Looking at her hands, which could no longer maintain their original form, she revealed an expression of disbelief. Then, her entire body started becoming indistinct.

"My... body..."

After a thorough examination, she breathed a sigh of relief—it was only temporary.

But when she saw the crystal flower on Fu Lin's lap, she reached out to take it, only to feel a searing pain the moment she touched it. Immediately, she glared at Fu Lin in frustration.

Sensing a familiar presence rushing toward them, a sly glint flashed in her eyes. Then, she put on a sorrowful expression, traced Fu Lin's cheek with her fingertip, and choked up,

"I'm sorry, Fu Lin. We've only just been together, and now we must part. I really don't want to leave you, but we have no choice."

"Don't worry, once everything is settled, I will bring you back to the Eternal Paradise. By then, no one will disturb us anymore."

With those words, the Herrscher of Corruption pushed open the Ferris wheel cabin door and leaped out.

Landing on the ground, she looked up at Fu Lin's cabin, smiling silently.

Then, she turned her gaze into the distance and murmured, "Mei, I hope you like the surprise I left for you?"

[Mission complete. Please wait for the next mission.]

Fu Lin, "You fing b***! I almost died, d*** this system, d*** you, you piece of s***!"