HonkaiImpact3rdPart2 Stories-EngDub Ch3-Ph1-Pt2 Caged Bird's Singing
In this #line of work, it would behoove you to still have a #conscience. #Who you can or can't #deceive, #how to deceive and to what #extent -- there're certain #rules at #play here, you understand?
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00:00If you're such a big fan of this candy, you better keep it for yourself, or maybe I could
00:12buy it from you.
00:13I may have been in debt for the past hundred years, but offering you a few candies won't
00:21put me in the poorhouse yet.
00:24In any case, the current state of Amber Street allows for the reunion of the Seven Truths,
00:30and you wanted to commemorate the occasion with a candy, yeah.
00:38I think the last time we all gathered together like this was nearly a century ago.
00:45The street is quite moving.
00:52You once asked me what it feels like to stand before the anchor.
00:56At that time, I could not clarify my thoughts and remain silent.
01:02But now, my thoughts have dispelled that fog of confusion and presented themselves before
01:07me.
01:08Yes, facing the counterfeit you mentioned, I have never longed for such a thing, nor
01:15have I underestimated myself.
01:17I have only come to one gradual realization, that drawing nourishment from the shadows
01:23and mistakes cast by the tome of Daphne is futile.
01:38I'm sorry.
01:39For the survival of Lang Qiu, for the people in this land who are still struggling, I must
01:46kill you.
01:55Meanwhile, the people in Oxia also made their own decision.
02:05We have to return to Lang Qiu?
02:08Her companion responded almost instantly.
02:11Agreed.
02:14Thanks.
02:15All those abnormal event notifications are getting on your nerves too, Corelli.
02:21It's not just because of that.
02:23We've been waiting and watching for so long, but the situation in Oxia hasn't improved
02:28at all, and still plagued by shadows.
02:32We don't necessarily have to follow the words of someone we just met, even if that person
02:38is Song Que's master.
02:42True, he's friendly enough, but his actions are extremely forceful, and he's left us with
02:48very little choice.
02:50We didn't even get to say goodbye to Song Que.
02:54If Song Que wakes up, and finds that we're all gone, she's bound to be disappointed.
03:01More than just disappointed, she might be heartbroken.
03:06Are you so sure?
03:09How can you cut the connection between companions?
03:13Companions?
03:15Seemingly realizing something, Chen Xue's expression rapidly became crestfallen.
03:25I shouldn't speculate too much about the relationships of the Seven Shrews.
03:30The relentless hunting of destruction, and the arbitrariness of falsehood practically
03:36forced me to see the negatives in all things.
03:40I can't conclude whether it stemmed from an inexplicable kindness or an impending conspiracy
03:47until I see it with my own eyes.
03:51Of course, compared to Oxia's future, all that I've spoken about seemed positively trivial.
04:00In that case, we have to return to Lang Qiu no matter what.
04:03We can't just continue stumbling around in the dark like this.
04:07You're right. There's no harm in giving it a try.
04:15Well, let's get started then.
04:34We're counting on you, Senna.
04:37Don't worry, leave it to me.
04:44Huh? Why isn't it responding?
04:48Try smacking it harder.
04:51The anchor of the apocalypse isn't some old-fashioned household appliance, but might makes right.
04:58Alright, I'm gonna give it a whack.
05:04Why do you always have to be afraid of her?
05:09Should I have smacked it a few more times?
05:13Look over there.
05:17Since there are shadows, it's probably related to Song Xue's master.
05:22He didn't want us to interfere with Lang Qiu's affairs, so it's unsurprising for him to tamper with the anchor.
05:29Now, how do we get to Lang Qiu?
05:31Let's get Kirei's plane again.
05:35That's the Cambrian 535, but we don't need to.
05:39The clumsy denial exposes itself.
05:41We just need to follow the shadows and fight our way through.
05:45Isn't it related to the energy gradient, also?
05:49True. Now we understand that shadows are native to the sea of data.
05:53Just like the water in a cave doesn't belong to the cave itself.
05:57So if we swim against the current, we eventually see the light.
06:07I'll make this quick.
06:10Leave it to me.
06:27Compared to the last time we chased after that dog, this master doesn't seem determined to make our lives difficult.
06:42I think his position is rather different from Stone Eagle's.
06:58If you don't mind...
07:02This way.
07:11Is there a place nearby that's suitable for a hideout?
07:17This way.
07:27This way.
07:30This way.
07:36Always stay alert.
07:41This way.
07:43Everyone, disappear!
07:46This way.
07:49This way.
07:51Hide.
07:53This way.
07:57This way.
08:00Looks like we've reached the source.
08:04Surprise!
08:12As expected.
08:18Now I cannot even command shadows as I wish.
08:22Now I cannot even command shadows as I wish.
08:44Even though I'm skilled in creation,
08:47in the end,
08:49I'm trapped by it.
08:54It's quite fitting as a punishment, isn't it?
09:03Hopefully, they can tear off those children.
09:07If this measure turns out to be genius, the result would be satisfying nonetheless.
09:15Regardless of whether it's strictly necessary, we have to consider all possibilities.
09:21Only then will the crux of the world's problem truly surface.
09:28Surface from the merging waters of human nature.
09:45Now I realize that the so-called ritual always revolves around the perishing of life.
09:52If the curse hasn't sacrificed itself a hundred years ago,
09:56the only turnaround would never have come to me here and now.
10:00Yes, even if it will only bring more potential,
10:05we must tear that.
10:08We must tear that.
10:14After passing through the extremely unstable spatial rifts one by one and returning to Langqiu,
10:20the red-haired girl immediately deduced possible patterns between herself and the teleported waypoint.
10:29Guess the encounter of the apocalypse really is a second-order plan.
10:36Sure, we may have fallen into the sea of data,
10:40but all it took was a few whacks to get us where we wanted to go.
10:45I'm pretty sure we fell into the sea of data because Song Que's master interfered.
10:51That ruined my appliances analogy.
10:54I was looking forward to seeing if the anchor of the apocalypse was secretly connected to CRTs and LCDs,
11:02or maybe even comic books.
11:05You know, like we've all been living inside a fairy tale or something this entire time.
11:13That sounds kind of creepy if you ask me.
11:18Let's put these tangents aside for now.
11:23Since we came here to uncover the purpose of the Seven Truths,
11:27and Song Que's master just mentioned some ritual,
11:31our best course of action is to find out where Song Que went.
11:36They say until delay may bring trouble.
11:39There really is no need for that.
11:44She's right there.
11:50What are they doing?
12:02Just when Anchovy and the others were trying to nudge their way through the crowd,
12:07excited cheers burst out from the center of the crowd.
12:12You lost! Now it's time to pay!
12:16I... I don't have that much to my name.
12:21I didn't say you'll have to give me all your belongings if you lose.
12:26Just give that bag of your golden gains back to everyone for me.
12:35After giving the winner's speech, she walks to Chu Qian and whispers something into his ear.
12:49In this line of work, it would behoove you to still have a conscience.
12:55Who you can and can't deceive, how to deceive, and to what extent.
13:00There are certain rules to play here.
13:03You understand?
13:06Understood.
13:09Hmm, that's more like it.
13:15Over here!
13:19She turned around. It wasn't until then
13:22she realized that she was not only surrounded by passersby rooting for her heroic deeds,
13:27but also her returning companions.
13:32How did you all end up here?
13:39We were worried about you, that's why.
13:41Your master came and knocked you out without saying a word, then hurled us back to Axia.
13:46He even...
13:48We're not blaming him, we're just concerned about you.
13:53Concerned about me?
13:55What could happen to me?
14:01It's not like I'm going out of my way to find excuses for my master,
14:06but you really shouldn't stay in Lang Qiu for too long.
14:10The upcoming ritual of the Seven Shoes will put an end to the crisis in Axia.
14:15However, on the flip side, the anchor of the apocalypse in Lang Qiu will be completely stagnant
14:20and never be activated again.
14:24In the event you're unable to leave in time, you'll have to stay in Lang Qiu indefinitely.
14:31He could have been more straightforward about this when we first met.
14:37It's not like we're demons.
14:39To us, we could even be considered his companion.
14:45According to Anne's perception, Master was being anxious,
14:49which is why he made the decision without informing us.
14:52Anyway, as his disciple, I should still take responsibility on his behalf.
15:02It's okay, our primary objective in coming back is to ensure your safety.
15:08Speaking of which, why isn't Perception with you?
15:11She wanted to be alone for a while to prepare for the ritual,
15:14and when is that?
15:16I can't say for sure, but when the time comes,
15:19Master will find a way to remind everyone together.
15:22It won't be too late for you to leave then.
15:27I thought...
15:29What? You're not trying to get rid of me, are you?
15:32After the ritual ends, we won't be able to see each other anymore.
15:39Don't say that. Of course we want to see you.
15:43Yeah, this opportunity to say goodbye is something we all fought for.
15:48I didn't expect you guys would miss me so much.
15:51Well then...
15:56Before you leave, I've got to take you to experience the most unique things in Amber Street.
16:03Since we're still together, we can't miss a thing.
16:08Are you concerned about my outfit?
16:10Yeah, considering your personality,
16:13it is pretty bizarre to see you shopping in this attire.
16:17Well, it's all because Lantern tore several holes in my nicer clothes.
16:23I've already asked Miss Janet from the tailor shop to take care of that.
16:27Until then, I'll have to make do with this.
16:41We're here.
16:44We may not have enough time to sit down for desserts,
16:47but drink desserts are also exceptional.
16:54Why don't you all tell me your preferences?
16:56I'll help pick the proper drink for you.
16:59That way, there will be some element of surprise.
17:02Sure thing. And what about the others?
17:08I prefer light drink.
17:09As for Kareli, she likes a heavy flavor.
17:12I mean salty.
17:16And what about you?
17:19I like light drink.
17:22A light drink is a light drink.
17:25We can't leave you two alone.
17:27I mean salty.
17:32That's correct. Thank you, Song Que.
17:36And entropy.
17:39The third one down the second column from the left of the menu.
17:48What kind of request is that?
17:53If you're seeking the element of surprise,
17:57I'll choose a drink that even you can predict.
18:03If it doesn't taste good, there's no going back, okay?
18:08All right, everyone, stay right here. I'll be back in just a sec.
18:16What's wrong, Crailey?
18:19Don't you find something strange about Song Que?
18:24What makes you say that?
18:26If you break your glass, but you still want to drink water, what would you do?
18:33I drink from a bowl, or I go get a bottle of water.
18:39Exactly. When something we often use breaks,
18:43we usually choose the easiest replacement we can find.
18:47The clothes Song Que is wearing right now are the same set we saw in her memories.
18:54Who would make someone dig out their clothes from so many years prior?
19:02Maybe for a memorable occasion of some sort.
19:06Are you suggesting that the ritual is some kind of celebration,
19:11like putting on a paper crown on your birthday?
19:23Did you think of that example too, Sena?
19:28I...
19:32Sena, Song Que just said that this might be our last time in Langqiu.
19:37Don't you think it would be a pity to spend it sleeping?
19:51Phew, I'm wide awake now.
19:54Entropy, if you see me dozing off again later, just give my cheeks a hard pinch.
20:01I won't be mad at you.
20:03You're really one of a kind.
20:08Oh, what are you beady for?
20:11Did you talk about something fun?
20:15Shh...
20:21As Song Que said, this drink was surprisingly good.
20:26It not only brought a sparkle to Sena's eyes,
20:29but also caused Kraty's tail to whack with gusto.
20:33Instead of creating some fun, or sacrificing yourself to become my fun,
20:38you have a chance to choose.
20:49Lead the way.
20:55Follow me.
20:59The weather is crystal clear.
21:02If it weren't for me being retired,
21:05we wouldn't have time to relax like this.
21:08What do you say, Elsa?
21:19Oh, it's not Elsa in the yellow dress,
21:22but you, Andrew Four.
21:27Oh dear, I must be getting old.
21:31Looks like it's time to get a pair of glasses from Dr. Ludi.
21:36Don't laugh at me, Luke.
21:41Luke?
21:43Who are you chatting with?
21:50You mean Elsa and Luke?
21:52They're both my old buddies.
21:54We grew up together,
21:56went to school together,
21:58and worked together.
22:00But later on, Elsa couldn't stand the tedium of the job,
22:04so she quit.
22:06As for Luke...
22:10Strange, I just saw him here a moment ago.
22:14Where did he go?
22:16Whoa!
22:47The states began to act on their own, attacking each other,
22:51hence earning the title of the Warring States period in later ages.
22:56Despite frequent conflicts,
22:58the progress of material culture in the Phoenix continent
23:01was not significantly affected.
23:04During this period, primitive iron tools emerged,
23:07and the production of food and textile notably increased.
23:10Technologies such as card making and ship building
23:13also made considerable advancements compared to previous generations.
23:18Additionally, the war between states
23:21effectively promoted the integration of ancient tribes,
23:24setting the stage for the emergence of a unified empire.
23:29Jing Empire,
23:31year 799 of the old calendar to year 807 of the old calendar.
23:36The Jing Empire was a short-lived regime that lasted only eight years,
23:41totaling just over 5,000 days.
23:43Yet, its significance for the Phoenix continent was immense.
23:47As the eventual winner of the Warring States period,
23:50the state of Shu unified all the territories of the former Xing Dynasty through force
23:56and implemented its own legal system, known as the imperial system,
24:00which was completely different from the traditional feudal system.
24:04Although this empire was soon overthrown due to a lack of governing experience,
24:08every subsequent dynasty invariably inherited the imperial system it had pioneered.
24:15Yi Empire,
24:17year 809 of the old calendar to year 1021 of the old calendar.
24:21Historically, with the support of the populace,
24:24the Yi Empire replaced the Jing Empire in many aspects,
24:28serving as a natural extension of the Jing Empire, or the imperial system.
24:33After recovering from social unrest,
24:36the Yi Empire exhibited strong expansionist tendencies in the midterm,
24:40incorporating many areas not previously controlled by the Xing Dynasty into its imperial rule,
24:45thus further promoting the cultural integration process of the Phoenix continent.
24:50During this period, the material culture of the Phoenix continent
24:54comprehensively entered the Iron Age, and primitive steel-making technology emerged.
24:59With steel and horses, along with its advanced agriculture,
25:04the Phoenix continent's empire truly became a hegemony on a global scale.
25:10However, as an ambitious empire, economics' crisis became its inevitable fate.
25:16In the first millennium of the old calendar,
25:19economics' collapse caused by inflation rung the death knell for this empire.
25:26Yi Empire,
25:28year 1029 of the old calendar to year 1135 of the old calendar.
25:33The economic collapse at the end of the Yi Empire led to a devastating civil war,
25:38which further weakened the economic foundation of the Phoenix continent,
25:42leading to a widespread famine.
25:44By the time a marginal noble of the Yi Empire emerged victorious after nearly nine years of civil war,
25:51the registered population of the new empire had decreased by nearly 90%.
25:56However, with the empire's return to stability,
26:00resettlement of refugees, and population recovery,
26:04it took the Phoenix continent only 20 years to restore its previous level of prosperity.
26:10During this period, a significant achievement in material culture on the Phoenix continent
26:15came from an important technological innovation, paper-making.
26:19This provided the entire society with highly cost-effective writing material,
26:24laying the foundation for the increase in literacy rate
26:28and a widespread dissemination of culture.
26:33Bai Empire,
26:34year 1135 of the old calendar to year 1187 of the old calendar.
26:39The expansion of the intellectual class ultimately led to a reshuffling of the upper echelon of the empire.
26:46After 30 years of chaos at the end of the second Yi Empire,
26:50the Bai Empire took over.
26:52However, internal struggles within the emerging class planted seeds of instability for the empire.
26:58After only three generations of monarchs,
27:01the Bai Empire erupted into a large-scale civil war due to a crisis in succession,
27:06ultimately leading to a long period of turmoil afterwards.
27:10Despite criticism of the empire's rule,
27:14the literary and artistic achievements of the Phoenix continent entered a golden age during this period,
27:20producing a significant number of groundbreaking literary figures and poets.
27:25Additionally, mathematics also saw some developmental achievement during this period,
27:30enabling people of the time to calculate pi to the sixth decimal place.
27:36Second Warring States period,
27:38year 1187 of the old calendar to year 1335 of the old calendar.
27:44The large-scale civil war of the Bai Empire sparked a total collapse of his regime,
27:49over the next 150 years,
27:51various regional powers in the Phoenix continent successively established a total of 36 empires and states.
27:58Hence, this period was also referred to as the 36 states by later generations.
28:04Unlike the first Warring States period,
28:06over half the powers in the second Warring States period were dominated by tribes from outside the Phoenix continent.
28:13They came as mercenaries during the civil wars,
28:16and thus formed various military aristocratic groups.
28:20As a swansong of the classical era,
28:23this chaotic period laid several important material foundations for future prosperity.
28:29The promotion of intercropping agriculture,
28:32the spread of steelmaking and porcelain firing technologies,
28:36the invention of stirrups and campuses,
28:39and the birth of oceanic shipbuilding.
28:43It was during this era that a considerable number of Phoenix continent pioneers
28:48began developing the regions they called Eastern Isles and Western Isles,
28:54which corresponding to Lunay and Elysium areas.
28:59Apologies, this one is a bit shy.
29:02I'm a staff member here, and you can call me Big.
29:06If you need anything, just ask me.
29:10Who is this girl?
29:15This child seems to be lost,
29:17and I don't know where she went.
29:19I'm afraid I can't find her.
29:21Who is this girl?
29:26This child seems to be lost,
29:28and we're trying to reach her family.
29:31She's been silent the whole time.
29:33Since we don't know her name,
29:35we've just been calling her Xun for now.
29:42She seems to be afraid of me.
29:44Is it because I look too intimidating?
29:48Anyway, if there's any clue about her family,
29:51please contact the Civic Hall.