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

Mei's words sparked doubt in Fu Lin's heart, and he asked in concern. After all, over their three years together, he had watched her grow up—there was no way he wouldn't worry.

"Mm. I'm currently projecting my consciousness into this world's Mei. I can't hold on for long before being rejected. This morning... ahem, my consciousness was a bit unstable and I was quickly forced out..."

Mei nodded lightly, her face flushing as she recalled the shirtless Fu Lin from that morning.

But seeing the deep concern in Fu Lin's eyes, she smiled sweetly and continued,

"Don't worry. Even if I get rejected, it won't have any impact on this world's Mei. I'll just return to my original body—it's not life-threatening."

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"And now that I know your coordinates, Fu Lin, I believe it won't take long before Mobius and Vill-V figure out a way to send me over."

"By then, we'll finally be able to be together, and we'll never have to be apart again."

Mei's voice was filled with excitement. She looked at Fu Lin, her eyes sparkling, full of anticipation for the near future.

A feeling of déjà vu washed over him. A few drops of cold sweat appeared on Fu Lin's forehead. He quickly grabbed Mei's shoulders, composed himself and said, "...Mei, calm down, don't let your desires control your will!"

Mei was taken aback, her gaze became confused, as if she didn't understand why Fu Lin would say such a thing. She gently asked, "Why? Don't you want to be with me, Fu Lin? Or is it that you already like someone else? Kiana?"

Fu Lin's heart clenched. One was Kiana, with whom he had already had a relationship, and the other was Mei, who had lived with him for three years. He didn't know how to answer.

But one thing was certain — he didn't want to be in a relationship, at least not right now. A free-spirited youth shouldn't be bound by love.

Seeing Fu Lin silent, Mei assumed he was agreeing with what she said. The smile on her face disappeared instantly. She threw herself into Fu Lin's arms and hugged him tightly, saying, "It's okay, if it's just Kiana, I don't mind."

At that moment, a nearly imperceptible crystal flower fell in front of Mei. A pink glow flashed and vanished. Mei blinked and added, "Uh… and also Elysia."

Fu Lin was startled by Mei's actions. He tried to push her away, but Mei only held on tighter. He said helplessly, "Mei, this has nothing to do with Kiana. As for Elysia, what special relationship do I have with her? Also, don't be like this, we're not at that stage yet."

"Mei, your time here is limited. Please keep it short. If you can, please send my regards to Mr. Fu Lin."

Su's voice sounded in Mei's mind.

"I understand."

Mei responded softly. Su's voice brought her back to her senses. She took a deep breath and slowly let go of her hands, but her eyes still stared straight at Fu Lin as she said, "I understand, but I really want to be with you. I don't need an answer from you right now, I just hope you'll consider my confession. And... I'm not joking."

Mei knew time was short. She had to express her feelings to Fu Lin more directly and clearly.

Otherwise, with Fu Lin's dense head, he'd probably just laugh it off.

Mei continued, her voice carrying a trace of unwillingness and grievance.

"And after everything we've been through, can't we be together?"

Fu Lin stared into Mei's determined eyes. After a moment of silence, he finally said, "I need some time. I need to think this through."

"I'll wait for your answer. No matter what your answer is, I'll respect your choice." But I must have a place in your heart, otherwise, I absolutely won't accept it!

Hearing Fu Lin's words, a smile appeared on Mei's face.

She didn't say the second half of her sentence.

As long as Fu Lin was seriously considering her confession, it was already a great start.

Time passed.

Mei's body began to reject the foreign consciousness.

She looked at Fu Lin, eyes full of reluctance and longing. She smiled and said,

"Everyone in Elysium also misses you. They asked me to send their regards, and I ended up only telling you just as I was about to leave. Am I being selfish~"

"Please send my regards to them as well..."

Hearing Mei's words, Fu Lin also smiled. He then reached out to catch Mei's collapsing body, placing her next to Kiana.

"Sigh, in the end, I still didn't say anything."

Fu Lin crossed his arms and sighed, his gaze resting on Mei. He actually had a lot he wanted to say to her, but even as she left, he didn't know how to start.

He really wanted to ask how Mei had been doing since he left that night, whether she had made new friends, whether she had been wronged, whether she was happy every day.

But he didn't know how to say any of that — it felt like he was some kind of overprotective father.

...

Mei on the bench slowly opened her eyes. She raised a hand to rub her temples, looking dazedly at Fu Lin who stood beside her, and called out,

"Fu Lin?"

Mei's voice was soft, her gaze a bit hazy, as if she hadn't fully woken up yet.

"Fu Lin?"

Seeing that Fu Lin didn't respond, Mei softly called again, her voice full of confusion and puzzlement, not knowing why she was there.

Fu Lin replied instinctively, "I'm here."

Then he realized and looked at the now-awake Mei, his eyes full of concern and worry, "Mei, are you okay? How are you feeling?"

"I... I'm fine, just... my eyes hurt a little and I don't know why."

Mei gently nodded, feeling a stinging pain at the corner of her eyes. She then looked around with a somewhat lost gaze.

Mei's mind was blank at the moment. She looked at Fu Lin and asked, "Fu Lin, why am I here?"