Honkai Impact 3: Deadwood

The captain walked into the wooden house. From time to time, the occasional creaking sound of wood burning could be heard from the fireplace beside the wall. The surrounding furnishings were also the same as before. The tables, chairs, and even the man's cane and shotgun hanging on the wall were all the same. It's the same as it was more than 100 years ago, no difference.

"To use an old Chinese saying, it can be said to be a paradise..." the captain sighed. The coldness of the snowfield and the warmth inside the house would be the same for anyone.

However, the captain didn't really lament this. He was just repeating the first words he said when he first came to this cabin...

"Huh? Why are you back?"

"!!"

It was the same clear voice as in his memory. He turned around, and a blond girl who seemed to be about the same age as him was looking at him blankly.

Just like in her memory, her face was as delicate as jade, as white as the snowflakes outside the window, and her blue eyes were like gems, extraordinary charm and extraordinary spirit. But the most impressive thing about her is probably her long golden hair that flows down like a waterfall of gold. The golden hair matches her aura and fully demonstrates her noble and free temperament.

The girl's feet were bare, and her upper body was covered with a blue and white plush coat. She was holding an unfinished sandwich in her hand. She was obviously very good-looking, but she didn't look restrained at all.

In the captain's impression, when she is in the house, she usually does not wear the boots she wears when walking outside, because they are troublesome, hot, and prone to smell.

"Pili..."

"Huh? What's wrong?"

She blinked, her expression and movements were all so real, exactly the same as in her impression.

Robert Edwin Peary, this girl, was both his cherished old friend and a famous figure who was later written into textbooks. If you want to ask why, she was the first explorer in history to reach the North Pole. Family can be said to be famous at a young age.

Of course, according to the captain's memory, she should be active with him near the Arctic Circle at this time. It was only later that he discovered the ice palace and the "soul steel" when he reached the pole.

"Are you okay?" the girl asked carefully and concernedly.

"I am fine."

The captain shook his head. He understood that the memories should end here. Everything in front of him was just illusion... Wait.

As if he noticed something, the captain raised his head and looked at the girl in front of him.

"Although I also guessed that you would come back, there was such a heavy wind and snow suddenly. I thought even a strange guy like you couldn't go too far, right?"

"Not always."

"Indeed, you are a weirdo after all, huh."

She ate the remaining sandwich in one gulp, then pulled the captain to the fireplace, "I tell you, if you have just come back, why not warm up by the fire? Let's not talk about wearing such clothes on the snowy field. You still run out in such a heavy snowstorm." , I’m really afraid that I’ll find you turned into an ice sculpture when I go out for a walk one day.”

"fine…"

"What a weird guy... okay."

As if she had decided something, she sat on the chair next to her and lit a fire skillfully. The flames burned under the small pot, and soon the lid began to puff out hot steam.

So she picked up the pot and poured it into the cup. She brought the cup to the captain. Inside was steaming fresh milk as white as her skin.

"Drink, warm yourself up."

"Thank you, Miss Robert."

"Huh? Didn't I say you can just call me Pili? You obviously called me that just now..."

"hehe."

The captain didn't speak anymore, just smiled knowingly. He raised the cup and took a sip. It was warm and fresh. In the polar regions, in such strong winds and snow, there is nothing more enjoyable than hiding in the house and drinking hot milk by the fireplace. It's over.

However, the captain only took this sip. If it was really at that time, he would definitely finish it well...

"What's wrong? What I cooked didn't suit your taste?"

"No, the taste is exactly the same as then, so that's enough."

"what?"

"I said, enough is enough."

The captain put down the cup in his hand and looked directly at the girl in front of him.

"What do you mean, enough? What are you talking about?"

"It's really gratifying to be able to return to this cabin again and meet old friends. However, I will not allow someone to pretend to be my friend and use my memory to deceive me."

"..."

The girl stood up, her body trembling slightly, and she burst out laughing as if she couldn't help it. It was a laugh that the Robert Edwin Peary he knew would never make.

"Hahahaha, haha, haha, I thought you would be happy to immerse yourself in the memories!"

"You're trying to stall for time."

"What do you think!"

She waved her hand violently and knocked the pots and cups off the table. Her expression turned fierce, then suddenly calmed down and returned to the same gentle expression as before.

"Isn't this an important memory for you? Why don't you enjoy it more?"

"..."

"Although it's really uncomfortable for me to play someone close to you, I'm still very happy."

"Where's Kiana?"

"Ah, that little girl, you really came here for her."

"I won't let you continue to influence her."

"That's hard to say, isn't it?"

The girl tangled her blond hair listlessly with her fingers, and looked at the captain again, her face full of disdain.

"Didn't I say it last time? If you dare to interfere with me again, I will give you a surprise I specially prepared for you. How about it? Do you like it?"

"Is the surprise you are referring to invading my memory when I entered Kiana's dream through the 'Feather'?"

"Oh?"

There was a playful expression on the girl's face, and it seemed that she had been told the truth.