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

Chapter 210 Power, the Paradox of the Human Heart

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On the large screen, Kevin, dressed in a black uniform, and Yun Fuyu, dressed in white, were exchanging blows. The increasingly rapid battle blurred their vision, making it difficult to see their movements clearly.

Within a minute, Kevin was already sweating profusely. After his quick attack and retreat, he took a few deep breaths while they were exchanging blows, and said with admiration, "You're very strong. I have almost no confidence that I can beat you."

The young man in white smiled and said, "So, you think you still have a chance to beat me?"

Verbal exchanges are also part of the battle. Kevin, fully focused and vigilant, watched Yun Fuyu's every move, saying, "While your talent is strong, and your 'that' power far surpasses mine, combat experience is also part of combat strength, and I'm confident I'm no weaker than anyone else!"

Yun Fuyu strolled around casually, as if she were just circling: "That's true. But isn't it possible for brute force to overcome all techniques?"

Kevin seized the opportunity and swiftly charged forward! He swung his greatsword heavily towards Yun Fuyu's unsuspecting waist with his right hand! He roared, "If you have such power, prove it to me!"

Yun Fuyu held a small sword, about two feet long, formed from Honkai energy, which looked rather flimsy. But with a simple flick of his wrist, he effortlessly blocked Kevin's explosive attack.

It's not that I'm deliberately showing off; it's just that my current strength is too great to be measured by conventional standards.

Kevin's handsome face twitched visibly, almost losing his composure. He missed Yun Fuyu's body, and swung his greatsword again from behind him. At the same time, his left hand suddenly produced a pistol, striking Yun Fuyu's back and then flicking it at the back of his head!

In the blink of an eye, the tiny bullet was barely visible on the large screen. Yun Fuyu calmed herself, as if eyes had opened behind her to watch the bullet, and steadily guided it back into the pistol magazine!

Kevin, who witnessed this scene up close, was truly devastated. "Are you fucking kidding me?"

However, Yun Fuyu swiftly turned around, shifted her weight backward, and kicked the gun out of Kevin's hand! Coincidentally, Kevin's finger pulled the trigger, and the bullet shot directly into the 3D scanner!

This is a Honkai energy weapon. The bullet instantly emits a small-scale Honkai energy explosion, causing the view on the large screen outside to be suddenly fixed, making it impossible to see any more details.

Then, seemingly unable to dodge in time, Yun Fuyu's sword failed to block Kevin's greatsword in time, causing her body to be directly slashed away!

Outside, a gasp rippled through the audience. After a brief moment of confusion, Seele immediately adopted a tense expression, one that Mei, observing her, couldn't detect. But Mei was more curious: why did Alicia also look so nervous?

Inside the training room, Yun Fuyu quickly rolled over and got up. It seemed that her waist injury prevented her from exerting her full strength. She fought Kevin for a few more rounds before they both perished in a life-or-death struggle.

If both die at the same time, it's a draw.

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Behind the scenes, Velvi pondered, chin in hand: Yun Fuyu's power is incredibly strong, ridiculously strong. But why did he pretend to be tied with Kevin? Was it to conceal his true strength? If so, who will receive the first-place prize?

The audience in front of the stage fell silent for a moment, then erupted in cheers. Kevin's popularity needs no introduction, and while Yun Fuyu's popularity wasn't quite as high, he was still a legendary figure who "walked alongside the Herrscher." Their fierce battle ended in a draw, making it undeniably exciting.

Alicia patted Mei on the shoulder and said with a smile, "What a wonderful battle! I'm very satisfied, I'm going back to rest now!"

After saying that, she left.

Mei withdrew her gaze, squeezed through the crowd to Xi'er's side, and asked in a low voice under Xi'er's surprised gaze, "What is the reason for his power? The fusion surgery, or is it because of you?"

Seele smiled faintly: "Both."

Mei hesitated for a moment, then asked, "If Kevin participates in the fusion surgery, how strong will he be?"

It wasn't a good idea to ask the Herrscher about this, but Mei did anyway. Seele thought about it carefully and finally replied, "Kevin's talent, strength, and willpower are all top-notch. If he can survive the fusion surgery, he will definitely be even stronger than what Ayun is showing now."

In other words, this level of power can easily kill ordinary Herrschers, primarily referring to Void, Lightning, and Wind Herrschers, as well as Herrschers of Death who are not Seele. (The Third Honkai Impact was terrifying, but the power level of the Third Herrscher was indeed only that of an ordinary Herrscher. What's more terrifying about Herrschers is their authority and ability to summon Honkai Beasts, rather than their simple power.)

Mei noticed the meaning behind Seele's words: "What's being shown now?"

Seele nodded: "I suppose it's partly my fault. His strength is far greater than you imagine. But Dr. Mei, you should know that the stronger humanity becomes, the stronger the Honkai becomes."

Mei remained silent for a moment before asking, "Can you still be considered human now?"

Seele nodded.

In other words, although the Herrscher regained consciousness, the Honkai calamity will not weaken as a result, but will only become stronger.

This is the paradox of the human heart: accepting the Herrscher means accepting an increasingly powerful Honkai calamity, but it also grants the Herrscher the opportunity to defeat the Honkai. Rejecting the Herrscher prevents the Honkai calamity from increasing dramatically, but it loses this opportunity to defeat the Honkai and might even "force" the Herrscher to rebel.

Seele said softly, "Dr. May, the Herrschers are humanity's chance to defeat the Honkai. That's all I can say. This is a difficult decision, but you must choose a path."

Mei did not reply.

……

Yun Fuyu and Kevin left the training room together, then went their separate ways (crossed out) and found their own homes. They exchanged a few polite words and said goodbye before parting ways.

On the way back to the dormitory, Seele told him about her conversation with May, and then said, "Whether you use 'that power' or not, at least I don't want you to reveal your identity."

Seele recalled the stories of the pre-civilization she had heard from Mei, her eyes sparkling: "The people of this era faced challenges countless times more terrifying than ours. The world of modern civilization owes its hope to them."

“I don’t want your arrival to destroy their spirit. I also know that everything you’ve done has come at a price. So, the story outside must continue.”

Yun Fuyu patted her head: "I know."

The moment he finished speaking, Yun Fuyu's communicator beeped, and Xier's attempt to act cute was immediately thwarted. He took out the communicator and saw that it was a message from Möbius.

Snake: What's with your power? Why are you so strong? Is it because you're a Herrscher? Or has some other strange change occurred to you? Never mind, come to my research institute for a physical examination right now! That's an order!

Then, seemingly worried that Yun Fuyu wouldn't go, Mebius quickly followed up with another message—

Snake: My cute little lab mouse~ You can't bear to see me so disappointed, can you? Hmm? Please~

Imagining the giant snake's voice, Yun Fuyu couldn't help but shudder. Not because he felt embarrassed or scared, but because Xi'er was staring at him…

You, me, last night, don't forget! Now, Möbius, you know!

Yun Fuyu chuckled awkwardly, "That's just Möbius's personality. If force doesn't work, he'll try persuasion; if persuasion doesn't work, he'll resort to underhanded tactics. To avoid trouble, we'd better go..."

Xi'er glanced at him and said, "Oh." Then she walked ahead and went back to her dormitory.

Yun Fuyu quickly followed, saying, "I mean, let's go together! Xi'er, you can't abandon me!"

"...Hmph~ Lead the way!"

"I knew Seele was the most understanding person!"

"You're so eloquent, where did you learn that?"

"I don't know. Try it again, and see if it really feels like a spring?"

“??...Ugh!!...@@…”