Honkai Impact 3rd, but I have too many mods.

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—How terrible, the person I should be enticing isn't paying attention to me at all.

Hmm... let's first try to deduce the relationship between these two and Liu Bai.

—Hanabi didn't come here to complain.

What she wants to do is divide these people.

"Control... in what aspect?" Tōsara asked curiously.

"It's just... the boss... grabbed me and started criticizing me."

"...?"

Huang Quan finally raised his head slightly.

Kujo Sara also showed a puzzled expression.

This young girl... does she even deserve to be arrested?

Although she is indeed good-looking, she would only be considered average among her peers.

The two of them had "Are you even worthy?" expressions on their faces that almost made Hanabi lose her composure.

(This reaction... can I assume these people have feelings for that guy? If that's the case...)

"You...didn't refuse?" The point was so strong that Kujo Sara couldn't think of a tactful way to respond and could only continue to focus on Hanabi.

"I...I was shaken by the boss brother with something I don't know."

Hanabi showed a timid expression.

"Then suddenly I lost control of my body... and then the boss started touching me all over, saying things like, 'You will gradually fall in love with me,' and 'After I clap my hands, you will forget that you were hypnotized by me.'"

To throw dirty water.

The essence of slander lies in defaming something that cannot be verified.

Perhaps I cannot prove it true, but you also cannot prove it false.

It may sound absurd objectively, but it is absolutely useful subjectively.

For example, a treacherous official might slander a general at the front lines, claiming he was plotting a rebellion.

It sounds absurd—why would a general specifically plan a rebellion on the front lines?

The problem is that no one can prove that the general hasn't thought about it, or won't think about it or do it in the future.

And "thinking" is another brilliant point.

The breakdown of many relationships begins with a mere fantasy of "whether he might actually do that."

And that's exactly what Hanabi is doing now.

She wanted to make these people suspect that "my relationship with Liu Bai might be fake or manipulated."

Once suspicion arises, she can use more "is it possible?" questions to guide the other person.

If these people have genuine feelings for Liu Bai, then it's possible that a rift could still be left behind.

If it is fake from the start, then under her guidance, this crack will quickly turn into a fissure and eventually destroy the relationship.

Can Liu Bai prove this false?

Perhaps—but self-proving is often a trap.

...Moreover, this dirty water turned out to be a lucky accident.

Closer to home.

To break this trick, you either need to be sufficiently clear-headed or sufficiently trusting...

Is that all you wanted to say?

Huang Quan put down the piece and looked indifferently at the fireworks.

"I'm sorry! I... I just thought it was a little strange... Maybe it was a joke? After all, why would someone say that to a sane person? It can't be that the boss thinks I'm being controlled too, can it..."

Is that all you wanted to say?

Huang Quan's tone grew increasingly cold.

"Using such pointless rhetoric to slander you, sir?"

"Huh? I didn't..."

"The Masked Fool?"

"..."

(Oh no... this is a tough nut to crack...)

"Saro, what do you think of her statement?" Huang Quan turned to look at Saro.

"I believe that everything I have done in my interactions with the General has been in accordance with my conscience," said Tōsara, his expression resolute and firm.

(She actually...)

Hanabi realized that she might have underestimated her opponent.

Even if the other party is not a destined traveler, nor is he a mediocre person who can be disturbed by a few words.

And this Yellow Springs... doesn't seem to be an ordinary fate either...

and many more!

This...this...self-destructing?

The moment Huang Quan slightly drew his sword, Hanabi finally sensed Huang Quan's most important quality.

Damn... that aura is so powerful it inspires awe.

Self-destructors can fall in love? By Aha! This is truly...intriguing!

"Lord Huang Quan! Please reconsider!" Tōsara hurriedly stopped Huang Quan.

Although she didn't like what Hanabi said, was it really necessary to draw her sword?

"This matter should still be left to the general to decide!"

"..."

Huang Quan's hand left the hilt of the sword.

“Sara, you’re right.” Yomi nodded, then looked at Hanabi, “I’ll give you one chance, why are you doing this?”

"Why? Because you've really been controlled by that guy without even realizing it. Lady Hanabi is just feeling sorry for you."

Hanabi didn't change her mind—if she did, she wouldn't be able to do anything in the future.

But if he doesn't change his mind... being killed by the Yellow Springs might not be a bad thing?

...as long as I can leave a crack in her heart.

"Oh dear~ Lady Hanabi feels so sorry for you all, being so immersed in false happiness."

Hanabi completely abandoned her timid girl persona, crossed her legs, and revealed an arrogant and smug smile.

"Didn't you ever wonder why you fell in love with that man so easily?"

"Are all the Masked Fools' rhetoric as boring as yours?" Huang Quan remained completely unmoved. "All you do is sow discord and make others question for the sake of questioning?"

"..."

The fireworks stalled.

Such a person, with an iron will and an extremely strong will, is simply the worst opponent for a masked fool.

For the Masked Fool, facing such a person head-on would be the worst possible situation.

Who knew I'd run into someone like this here...

Before Huang Quan drew his sword, she thought Huang Quan was just a stoic, lifeless wanderer. He seemed strong, but she, Hua Huo, was no ordinary person either.

But after drawing the sword...

Sorry, Hanabi thinks she's still human, and she can't fight this kind of monster.

If Huang Quan really pulls the knife out completely, Hanabi can only close her eyes and mutter "Aha, by your side."

"...Think about it carefully, don't you really feel like you were seduced by that man?"

"Hmm..." Upon hearing this, Huang Quan finally showed a hint of wavering on his face.

...It's done. I can now say that I'm dead...

"So, does that mean that the gentleman doesn't lock the door when he sleeps at night to tempt me to give him strong alkali...?"

No, ladies...

Hanabi, who thought she had successfully created a pleasant prelude, almost lost her composure.

"I think it's perfectly normal to lock the main door but not the bedroom door when you sleep..." Josara couldn't help but complain. "And please don't keep doing this to the Shogun!"

"...Why not?"

"Don't pretend you have no common sense at a time like this! You just like doing this, don't you!" Josara shouted.

(This woman... is she some kind of alkali demon...?)

Strong alkali is self-destructive.

Yes, this is very pleasant.

The alternative feeling made even death worth the ticket price.

So, is it really a problem with my own observation?

Is Liu Bai actually the one being abused, rather than the one in control?

"Wow, I just heard something really interesting."

Kafka at the next table also smiled at Hanabi.

—Alright, needless to say, you can sense something ominous at a glance.

"Yes, what she said was utterly insulting to us..."

"Huang Quan, how about bringing my two little girls along next time you do something like this?"

Wait a minute! Is it interesting that we're talking about strong alkalis?

Kujo Sara opened her mouth, unsure of what to say.

Fireworks give the feeling of having one's face rubbed raw on the ground.

My own words... can't even keep up with such vulgar topics?

"Kafka!" Firefly tugged shyly at Kafka's sleeve.

"Can……"

"Wait, wait, wait! What we need to discuss now is..."

"Miss Sara, do you enjoy discussing nonsense?"

Kafka smiled and spoke.

"Haven't you already given the answer to end all that nonsense—trust your own heart so far?"

Kafka couldn't be bothered to discuss Hanabi's little rhetoric.

It's not that it has no merit—although this rhetoric is vulgar, it essentially targets the chain of suspicion in people's hearts.

However... Fireworks underestimated the heroes of the world.

None of them are weak enough to be swayed by words.

These people were simply born into unfortunate circumstances, not that they were stupid or mediocre. Each of them possesses a precious and remarkable quality that can catch the eye.

Having played too much fishing with fireworks, I ran into a high-level game unprepared, and in my haste, all I could come up with were these two sales pitches.

Moreover, the target of the attack was Liu Bai, whom everyone trusted.

Without a doubt, it was a disastrous move.

...Of course, Kafka was also curious about what Liu Bai had done to make Hanabi act so hastily.

If Hanabi made this wrong decision without doing anything, then Kafka would have to think less of the Masked Fool.