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

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[All descriptions of political groups and local customs in this story serve the plot and have no connection to reality. No rational interpretation is required; please read at your own pace and look forward to the subsequent episodes from Seele's perspective.]

"Australia is currently experiencing a period of political instability, with at least four forces coexisting: the official government, local gangs, anti-intellectualism, and anti-government organizations. Under such circumstances, do you really expect official organizations to expend a great deal of energy on local development?"

Himeko pointed to the old buildings: "As far as I know, these buildings are ancient relics built two hundred years ago, when the United Nations first unified the world. During these two hundred years, the Mu Continent has had a technological innovation almost every three months and old buildings are renovated every ten years, but here in Australia, only the capital city can enjoy some extra treatment, and other places are the same as what you see now."

They are not currently in the Australian capital, but in a small city (county) near the capital, the location where the Fifth Squad of the Firemoth will soon be stationed. The Australian branch is in the capital, but that is irrelevant to their purpose for this trip.

Yin looked incredulous: "This place is a hundred times more dilapidated than my hometown! Are we going to be stationed here from now on?"

A hundred times is an exaggeration.

However, compared to Mu Continent, it is indeed a hundred times worse.

Hua remained expressionless: "Even the most ordinary county town in China is better than this..."

"What do you think? Australia is known as the 'city of Chinese ruin.' Although it was once prosperous, it has declined. You should be grateful that there is no sewage flowing everywhere and garbage scattered all over the place."

Himeko clapped her hands: "Alright, stop complaining! We're here to change all of this! Besides, you haven't been to the 'Dome' yet, you'll understand when you see it."

The area around the Dome is incredibly bustling; it was built by the Australian government using the resources of an entire continent… heh.

As Himeko spoke, she suddenly sensed something amiss, then said with a half-smile, "Well, it seems our first problem is about to begin."

Hua and Yin, seasoned warriors, noticed the anomaly nearby and instinctively gripped their swords or guns at their waists. Only Yun Fuyu, a novice, scratched his head, unsure what was wrong.

They walked a few hundred meters further into the city center before Yun Fuyu noticed something was amiss. It seemed as if people were frequently peeking out from the nearby dilapidated buildings, observing them, and the air was filled with an unpleasant stench, like that of a swarm of rats.

Himeko took the lead, drew his gun, and pulled the trigger at the window! A round hole was immediately pierced through the glass, and a man's cry of pain came out.

Himeko shouted, "Little mice hiding in the shadows, I advise you to come out and surrender as soon as possible, or wait to be strangled one by one by the fire-chasing moths!"

Disdainful "tsk" sounds rose and fell, but none of the rats, who were used to hiding in the garbage, were willing to come out and face the sunlight.

Himeko seemed impatient and gave Hua and Yin a look. The two of them nodded seriously and then quickly... hid behind Yun Fuyu?

Yun: "Aba aba... no, what are you doing?"

Himeko said matter-of-factly, "You're the strongest person here, so of course you should protect us poor girls who can't even kill a chicken!"

Damn girl! You're probably no younger than Möbius, aren't you? (Möbius agrees, and then turns around to bite you to death)

Looking back, Hua felt somewhat embarrassed. The black-haired girl, Yin, had a look of amusement on her face. Yun Fuyu sighed, and her powerful mental energy swept around the area. Then, the Honkai energy blades poured out, accurately shattering all the glass windows where people were hiding!

Then, tangible energy gathered in his hand, demonstratively crushing the dilapidated utility poles around him. With his other hand, he pulled out a gun and fired bullets indiscriminately, as if they were free.

The sounds of the collapsing telephone pole and gunshots drowned out the screams of alarm, and the covetous gazes around them gradually turned into fear. Himeko also took the opportunity to put on another coat, covering up her hot figure.

The three women, who looked as sweet as desserts, included Himeko, who wore a tight-fitting combat suit as if she didn't care about other people's opinions. It was inevitable that she would be coveted in this place.

However, with the threat of force, no one dared to jump anymore, and the group continued leisurely towards the Moth of Fire base in the city center.

(Note: The advance team of the Fifth Squad has already arrived in this small city to build a base. Himeko is essentially leading the way for the entire squad's relocation.)

Himeko looked in the mirror and touched her smooth face, sighing helplessly, "I'm sorry, it's probably because my beauty attracted that group of unpleasant guests, and I've caused them trouble."

Yun Fuyu couldn't help but want to retort: ​​"No! I think it's Hua... and Yin's youthful energy that attracted them! As for you, wearing a tight-fitting outfit, you're just a trigger at most."

"...Can I beat you up?"

"No."

"Pooh!"

Himeko rolled his eyes in anger. If he weren't weaker than Himeko, he would have taught him a lesson today!

As expected, that old man Hen was right. This Yun Fuyu is good in every way, except that he's just too good at infuriating people!

Having just witnessed Yun Fuyu's effortless and powerful strength, and then being praised by him like this, Hua, who is easily embarrassed, is now blushing a little—mainly out of shyness, since she doesn't consider herself as charming as Himeko, so she feels embarrassed.

Yin... Strange, she seemed a little distracted and wasn't paying attention to what they were saying.

Just then, Himeko said from ahead, "After we settle our luggage, I'll take you to Eden. Be careful not to lose your composure then; the Fire Moth is hoping to get investment from Eden."

Hua Yan nodded solemnly, and Yun Fuyu also nodded. Although the plot was slightly different from what they knew, it wasn't entirely unexpected.

Hiemko then recounted how the Fire Moths had connected with Eden, largely thanks to the matchmaking of a certain pink-haired girl. These were interesting tales about Eden, and Yun Fuyu and Hua listened with curiosity. However, when they turned around by chance, they noticed that Yin, who was still preoccupied with Eden, looked absent-minded.

"..."

Just as Yun Fuyu was about to ask, Hua shook his head at him, telling him not to ask.

He was very obedient, so he kept his doubts to himself.

……

Leaving the oppressive old town, the city center was relatively orderly, though there weren't many pedestrians—after all, not every place is as densely populated as Shenzhou and Mu Continent.

(Note: In the pre-civilized world, the Mu Continent had 3 billion people, and the Shenzhou had about 2 billion. The world's population was about 10 billion.)

The members of the fifth squad, who had arrived early to build the base, provided the three women with their dormitory numbers and also offered Yun Fuyu a temporary place to stay. After they finished settling in, they gathered together, and Himeko waved his hand, leading them to Eden!

Yay! It's Eden!

...Wait a minute, he's here to see Seele!

But now they have no clue what to do. They have to wait for the only person willing to help, Mebius, to sort out Alicia's whereabouts (she just wants to ruin Alicia's 'good thing') before they can take action.

So, Yun Fuyu still went to see Eden.