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

But the water stains found every morning still puzzled Fu Hua, so she decided to consult the doctor.

After hearing the explanation, Fu Hua's fair face suddenly blushed. Her eyes widened in disbelief as she turned to look at Fu Shi standing behind her, who was staring upward and refusing to meet her gaze.

"So the water stains on the bed were actually Fu Shi's…"

Fu Shi quickly stepped forward to cover Fu Hua's mouth, her face slightly flushed, and said,

"Don't say it out loud, old antique!"

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Just like that, a whole month had swiftly passed.

On a sunny afternoon, Kiana☆ strolled leisurely through the small garden of St. Freya Academy. As she walked slowly, she lowered her head in thought, murmuring,

"Under normal circumstances, Fu Lin should've been back by now. Why hasn't he appeared? Could something have happened?"

Kiana☆ frowned, full of doubt and worry about Fu Lin.

The thought that Fu Lin might abandon her and their unborn child never once crossed her mind, because deep in her heart, she firmly believed that Fu Lin was not someone irresponsible.

Suddenly, out of the corner of her eye, Kiana☆ caught sight of a familiar figure brushing past her.

She looked carefully and called out,

"Herrscher of Sentience! Wait!"

Upon hearing the call, Fu Shi perked up and stopped in her tracks. She turned around with a slightly impatient expression and said, "Kiana☆, what is it?"

Kiana☆ took a deep breath and asked,

"Herrscher of Sentience, it's been so long and there's no news from Fu Lin. Aren't you worried at all? Or do you have some special way to contact him?"

Fu Shi crossed her arms and slightly raised the corners of her mouth in a half-smile, replying in a mocking tone,

"If even the Herrscher of Finality can't do it, then of course I can't either.

But what's there to worry about? There aren't many people in this world who could restrain Fu Lin. Besides you, who else could manage that?"

After speaking, Fu Shi shot Kiana☆ a provocative glance, then turned to leave, as if afraid that if she lingered too long, Kiana☆ might see through something.

However, at that moment, Kiana☆ keenly caught a flicker of smugness in Fu Shi's eyes.

Watching Fu Shi's receding figure as her pace quickened, Kiana☆ furrowed her brows tightly, deep in thought.

For some reason, she felt that something was off with the Herrscher of Sentience today, as though some subtle change had occurred.

Kiana☆ narrowed her eyes, recalling their brief exchange. She clearly remembered Fu Shi's radiant and energized appearance.

Not only that, even her already delicate skin now looked even smoother and more refined, as if reborn, exuding a mesmerizing glow.

This state reminded Kiana☆ involuntarily of how she herself had looked after experiencing Fu Lin's special "nourishment"... radiant and glowing.

'Could it be that the Herrscher of Sentience is hiding Fu Lin?!'

The moment this thought surfaced, it quickly took over Kiana☆'s entire mind. The more she thought about it, the more plausible it seemed, and her expression darkened instantly, as if it could drip water.

With this suspicion in mind, Kiana☆ quickened her pace, chasing in the direction Fu Shi had left, wanting to confront her directly.

However, as if anticipating this, Fu Shi vanished in the blink of an eye just as Kiana☆ was about to catch up, disappearing without a trace.

Staring in the direction Fu Shi had disappeared, Kiana☆ clenched her fists so tightly that her nails dug deep into her palms. Gritting her teeth, she squeezed out a sentence,

"She really does know where Fu Lin is!"

The thought that Fu Lin might be suffering brutal torment at Fu Shi's hands over the past few days conjured up a pitiful image in Kiana☆'s mind of Fu Lin being pinned down by Fu Shi, unable to resist, forced to accept his fate.

Especially Fu Lin's helpless eyes, pained expression, and Fu Shi's sinister, wicked smile — the combination tugged at Kiana☆'s heart like an invisible hand, leaving her panicked and distressed.

Kiana☆'s eyes blazed as she stared ahead and said, "Fu Lin, I'm coming to save you!"

But just as she was about to use her powers to chase after Fu Shi, a sudden, very faint movement came from her belly.

Though slight, this tremble was like a thunderclap to the enraged Kiana☆, instantly snapping her back to reality — there was another little life growing inside her.

[Little Star (Fu XIng), The missing dad, the careless mom, and the unborn me — I'm the one stressing out the most!]

Faced with the sudden fetal movement, Kiana☆ froze, her face a mix of confusion and helplessness.

Slowly, she raised her hands and gently placed them on her slightly rounded belly.

Then, Kiana☆ closed her eyes, focusing all her attention, trying to feel every subtle movement from within.

As her fingers just touched her soft belly, the once faint stirrings grew increasingly distinct.

Kiana☆ could clearly feel that there was a tiny life gently squirming inside, radiating a warmth and vitality that words could not describe.

"The baby… is moving?"

Kiana☆'s eyes flew open, wide with shock, her lips trembling slightly as she muttered in a voice barely audible even to herself.

That voice was filled with both joy and fear, emotions so mixed she didn't know how to react.

On one hand, the Fu Lin she longed for might be imprisoned by the Herrscher of Sentience. On the other, the baby in her womb had started to move at this very moment.

If she forcibly used the power of Finality to rescue Fu Lin, it could cause irreparable harm to the unborn child.

But if she did nothing and just let the Herrscher of Sentience hide Fu Lin away, how could she possibly find peace?

As time ticked by, a figure suddenly flashed through Kiana☆'s mind. Her once gloomy eyes lit up instantly, and a mischievous smile tugged at her lips.

"Got it — I'll just tell Squad Leader Fu Hua!"

Kiana☆ said to herself, then turned without hesitation, walking briskly away from the garden and toward the school building.

Meanwhile, on the other side, Fu Shi cautiously peeked her head out from a dense bush, her large expressive eyes darting about as she muttered softly,

"That Kiana☆ didn't come after me? How strange! Could it be she can't use her powers anymore? But knowing her, she wouldn't give up so easily.

Looks like I'll have to play a game of hide-and-seek with her. Can't let her find me~"

At that moment, Fu Lin's lazy, slightly annoyed voice suddenly echoed in Fu Shi's mind,

"Yawn~ Hey, Fu Shi, if you hadn't panicked and run just now, maybe Kiana☆ wouldn't have suspected anything at all.

Also, when exactly are you planning to let me out of this consciousness space?"

Hearing this, Fu Shi flatly refused,

"Hmph, you want out? Easy — just let me have a baby, and I'll let you go. Otherwise, don't even think about it!"

Faced with such an unreasonable response, Fu Lin was speechless. He couldn't help but hold his forehead in embarrassment and said helplessly,

"...Come on, isn't it possible that while our souls are merged, our bodies are not? So it's literally impossible for you to get pregnant, okay?"

Still playing the unreasonable card, Fu Shi placed her hands on her hips and said with a pout,

"Hmph! I don't care! Whatever Kiana☆ has, I want too! Why should she have it and not me?"

With that, she even pouted her lips, looking pitiful and aggrieved.

Fu Lin, "...."