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Alicia: "These are two different things, aren't they? I joined the Firemoth through a legitimate recruitment process, entirely through my own hard work."

Alicia: "Besides, I'm far from being a benchmark, am I? Otherwise, I would have changed the Flame Moth's team logo to pink long ago~"

"Spare me. A pink team badge? Are you trying to force me to defect?"

Alicia: "If you're not convinced, you can try to surpass me, okay?"

"Then I probably won't have a chance to play. Look, your competitor has already appeared."

The man's hand slid through the air, bringing up the training pod's records. For the first time, the number [2] was written before Alicia's name.

Alicia: "The first name in the list is one I've never seen before. Is it a newcomer?"

"I've never seen him either. I heard a strange guy recently joined the Firemoth because of his girlfriend? That's interesting, maybe it's him? Haha."

Alicia: "Wow, that's so romantic! I'd love to meet him and his girlfriend."

Alicia: "Isn't tonight the organization's traditional night? Surely the newcomers won't be absent. Since you're so interested, why don't you go to the ball and look for them?"

Alicia: "Well, I'd better get ready."

Alicia: "I've thought of over a dozen outfits for the ball, but I guess I'll have to try them on before I can decide~"

Alicia: "Which dress should I choose? Something glamorous, like this trailing gown? Or something more elegant, like this backless evening gown? Would that be too daring?"

[Knock knock knock knock!]

Alicia: "Hmm, who is it? Is it time yet?"

Alicia opened the door.

Mebius: "Ari-Sia!!"

Alicia: "Oh—it's Dr. Mebius. Your dark circles seem even worse than they were a couple of days ago. You need to get some rest."

Möbius: "No more weird things are allowed in my wardrobe—!"

[Thump—!]

After throwing a pile of clothes at them, the other party slammed the door shut.

Alicia: "Oh dear, Dr. Mebius is still so shy. It's not like I'm being kind enough to prepare clothes for her. She should wear something different every now and then."

Alicia: "Huh? This is... Hmm, good idea? Let's wear this to the banquet?"

[That evening, in the banquet hall]

Woman A: "Wow, the food here is really good! Much better than at the training school!"

Man A: "Look, there's even champagne!"

Woman A: "What are you thinking? There are minors here, how could they possibly offer self-service drinks? That's sparkling water."

Man A: "Huh? This is so boring..."

Alicia: "Excuse me... would you like some drinks?"

Alicia, dressed in a maid outfit, appeared next to the water bar.

Man A: "Ah... thank you."

Woman A: "Weren't you just saying it was boring?"

Alicia: "You're welcome. You must be thirsty after eating so much. Here, take it."

Alicia: "Have fun!"

then.

She carried the plate as she moved through the crowd.

Alicia: "Alright, let me find out where that newbie is~"

Woman B: "Wow, I didn't expect the banquet at Moth Chaser to be so formal, with maids serving everyone drinks."

Alicia: (You don't recognize me? You must be a newbie. But the one I'm looking for should be a boy, judging from the name, right?)

Man B: "No matter how you look at it, that maid is a warrior of extraordinary strength."

Alicia: (This one has a strong presence, but doesn't seem like a new recruit. Maybe she was transferred from another base?)

Woman C: "Excuse me, have you seen a young man with white hair?"

Alicia: (Oh dear, they're talking about girls here, I won't disturb them. But that purple-haired girl is quite pretty, I'll remember her.)

Male C: "Why don't we just sneak into the archives and check it out directly?"

Alicia: (Hmm?)

Male D: "Forget it, let fate decide."

Man C: "The situation outside is getting worse every day. This is the third time already. If this continues, we won't be able to keep it a secret anytime sooner or later..."

Man D: "What's the point of you worrying about this? It's none of your business to worry about it."

Man D: "Look, isn't it great to be like them? Just forget about all these problems and celebrate, as if nothing ever happened."

Man D: "I'm so tired, I didn't want to come here at all."

Man C: "What's with all this talk about having to go back to work later?"

Male D: "What else could it be but a matter for the director of the First Research Institute to personally give the order?"

Male D: "[Fourth time], not far off!"

Alicia: ""

? ? ?: "Wow, watch out!"

Alicia: "Huh?!"

Alicia: "Oh, sorry, I wasn't watching where I was going and bumped into you."

? ? ?: "No, it's not my fault. I'm blocking your way by standing here."

Alicia: "The drink didn't spill on you, did it?"

"No, no. Look, I caught the cup."

? ? ?: "Thank you for the sparkling water, I was feeling thirsty."

Alicia: "Wow, your reaction speed is too fast, you're not like an ordinary soldier."

Alicia: "I've seen many warriors with outstanding achievements, but even compared to them, your physical abilities are top-notch."

Alicia: "Are you a professional athlete or something?"

The spontaneous boy scratched his head somewhat shyly, seemingly not quite comfortable with such direct praise.

That's a huge compliment. I've only played basketball for a few years. Just a few months ago, I was still a student.

"Oh, right, have you seen a girl with purple hair, maybe wearing glasses? I'm looking for her."

? ? ?: "Sorry. I haven't been here long, and this is my first time attending an event like this, so I'm a little nervous. Please don't mind."

Alicia: "I have indeed seen a girl with purple hair before, I remember it was..."

"Wow, thank you so much. By the way, after talking for so long, I haven't even introduced myself yet, how rude of me."

"My name is Kevin. Kevin, a new recruit at the Flame-Chasing Moth. And you—"

[Frinina: This is... Alicia's memory?!]

[Frinna: For Alicia, which memories are more valuable?]

[Ayaka Kamisato: Wow, Alicia is very popular!]

[Ayaka Kamisato: Everyone in the base seems to know her! They even greet her first!]

Fu Hua: This is inseparable from Ellie's strength and personality.

Fu Hua: Everyone genuinely likes her.

[Honkai Impact 3rd - Himeko: You're really popular!]

Theresa: That's definitely a very popular personality!

[March 7th: Huh? A mark?]

[March 7th: Isn't this... Gretchen's father?]

[Silver Wolf: Just returned from the Sky Realm. Is the timeline here still after the Third Honkai Impact?]

[Kafka: A new recruit who just joined the Flamemoth...]

[Kafka: Is this when Kevin first joined the Flamemoth?]

[Hu Tao: Tsk tsk, Kevin was so green back then!]

[Su Chang: But her face quickly turned ice-cold....]