Honkai Impact 3: Taking Life as C? Even the Valkyries are afraid of me

Far East, Japan, Yae Village.

There was not a single cloud in the azure sky, and the scorching sun was baking the cracked earth.

It is not even midsummer yet, but it has not rained in Yae Village and the surrounding areas for three months, seriously affecting the agricultural activities on which every village depends for their livelihood, and countless people are troubled by this.

"If that so-called white god is useful, let him make it rain."

A farmer named Tanaka impatiently drove Yaesakura Yae Rin away.

"..."

The two sisters' missionary work did not go smoothly.

The reason is almost always: because they have worshiped before, but got nothing, so they think it is useless to believe. The evaluation is: not as good as the fox god.

Yae Rin felt that these people were going too far, using the gods as tools to make wishes.

People who ask for help know that they need to have good relationships, but these people just want to fulfill their desires just by praying. How can such a good thing happen in the world?

Even my elder sister went up the mountain to worship the gods without hesitation for eight consecutive months regardless of wind, rain or snow, and only then did she gain the favor of Lord Baishen.

They expect their dreams to come true without paying any price. They don't even think about why.

Yaezakura, on the other hand, felt the reality of human nature. Rather than believing in God, they cared more about what they could get.

Return to the shrine.

The two sisters saw the ancestral hall, which was filled with many people. They were talking very loudly and they could be heard clearly without having to get too close.

"Master God, we can't do this anymore. If we continue like this, the harvest will be wasted. Let's hold a ceremony to sacrifice to the Fox God."

"That's right. A large area of ​​my rice has died because of the lack of water. If this continues, there will be no harvest at all."

"Hurry up and choose a girl to sacrifice, it will be too late if you delay."

Yae-shin: "Exclude the families whose children have been chosen in the past, and choose from those families who have not been chosen but have girls. Tomorrow is a lucky day."

"How about using the child from the Matsushita family this time?" One of them suggested. He didn't even give a reason, and the others agreed.

After hearing the conversation in the ancestral hall, Yaezakura and Yaezakura Rin couldn't help feeling fear in their hearts.

Every time there is a drought, the village will choose a girl to sacrifice to the fox god to pray for rain, which happens about once every ten years.

Rumor has it that the last time it was the granddaughter of Grandma Yamashita. They had always thought it was fake, but they didn't expect that there was such a cruel ritual in the village.

The meeting broke up and the villagers came out, leaving the shrine in groups.

The two sisters Yaezakura and Yaezakura Rin followed them and witnessed them snatching the child from a woman.

"Please don't do this, don't do this, she's still so young, please."

"Our children have already been sacrificed, why can't your children be sacrificed?"

He ignored the woman’s pleas and cries, broke the child’s legs, and locked her up in a closed room.

The girl is 7 years old, her name is Matsushita Yui, she looks cute with a silly look, and is one year younger than the two sisters. Yae Rin and Yui are friends.

When I followed my sister Yaezakura to the pharmacy to get medicine, I could often see her jumping around nearby, fishing for shrimps and the like.

After she recovered from her illness, Yae Rin went to play with her, and they became good friends.

Unexpectedly, she was chosen as a sacrifice to the fox god and had her legs brutally broken, and she was unable to stop it.

"You guys are going too far, let Wei go now."

"This is an adult matter. It's better for ignorant little brats not to interfere."

Yae Rin rushed forward and cursed at the villagers who had taken action, but not only was her words ignored, she was also ridiculed.

That's right, they could not stop the villagers' violent behavior at all and could only watch it happen.

Yae Sakura and Yae Rin wanted to rescue Matsushita Yui, but there were two strong men guarding outside the room where Yui was imprisoned, so they had no chance at all.

The two men had no choice but to go up the mountain and seek help from Bai Ming.

"Please forgive our intrusion, Lord Bai Shen."

Although Yae Sakura and Yae Rin felt that this was an offensive act, they still believed that the merciful Lord Shirakami would give salvation and help to the world.

He told everything in detail and asked Lord Baishen to send down rain. As long as it rained, everything would be solved.

If Lord Baishen can demonstrate his divine power, he will be worshipped as a righteous god by the villagers. The evil gods that require sacrifices will no longer exist, and no children will be sacrificed in the future.

Bai Shen seemed very angry after hearing this.

Yaezakura and Yaezakura Rin were feeling extremely anxious. This was the first time they felt Shirakami was in a bad mood since they had known him for so long.

The two had anticipated this, as they were only priestesses and had no right to make requests to the gods.

They didn't know that Bai Ming was just upset because some troublemakers were molesting children.

After a brief silence.

【What kind of god do you think I am? 】

This sudden sentence left Yae Rin at a loss.

Yaezakura calmly replied: "Of course, you are a great god, and a merciful god. You heal diseases, give hope, and you will protect us when disaster strikes."

[If this is your definition, I will fulfill your definition. If you believe in God, God will exist. God will show supernatural power and protect all living beings.]

[Don't worry, kid. I'll give you water, too.]

Yaezakura and Yaezakura Rin were overjoyed. As long as Lord Shiragami took action, everything would be solved, including the child and the series of problems caused by the drought.

【but】

Bai Ming changed the subject, which immediately made the two of them nervous again.

[Villagers need to pass the test. Don't worry, it's very simple. Just do nothing and stay at home for seven days.]

That’s right, even at this time, Bai Ming is still giving them a chance.

As long as they don't do anything rash, as the White God, he will protect everyone in Yae Village and everything will be as if nothing has happened.

However, this time, don't let the opportunity go to waste again.

[It’s very simple, right? After seven days, you will never have to worry about water problems again.]