HonkaiImpact3rdPart2 Stories-EngDub Ch3-Ph1-Pt4 Abandoned Gadget
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00:00Hi, what are you so down for? Look at how cheerful I am.
00:12As the teller of the tale, I can assure you that the girl has found the answer which once eluded her.
00:20There are people willing to come to see her even without a stage and a dress.
00:26And so she asked me to give her friend a parting gift out of heartfelt gratitude, a crown that matched the princess' dress she wore.
00:36I don't know if her friend is willing to accept it.
00:41This is far too valuable.
00:44If you don't take it, our deal will go down the drain. You wouldn't be that heartless, would you?
00:51I will gladly accept it. Thank you.
00:55That's more like it.
01:00I hate to spoil the joyous atmosphere, but...
01:05Why is that lantern the one passing to approach us now?
01:09Not long ago.
01:13So whenever this old story is mentioned, I can't help but feel a bit envious of Leto's myself.
01:26In the end, she died in a way that corresponded to his view of death, an honor few people get to enjoy.
01:40When the girl regained her senses, the man's voice seemed to be coming from a distant place.
01:47So much so that when he started winding down his speech, she realized she had completely missed the preamble.
01:58The old story.
02:02She savored the words and contemplated hard, but failed to discern their real meaning.
02:10But that was only natural. Over the past century, this was hardly unusual.
02:17With an obstinacy she couldn't control, she always tried to think of every potentiality.
02:28What haven't I done? What haven't I done well? What can I still do?
02:35Having been caught up in such an all-consuming current for so long, she no longer had the mental capacity to think about others.
02:46Could you please repeat that?
02:50What were we talking about just now?
02:57It's a forge master that Ajita once mentioned to me.
03:02Back then in Antares, she was renowned throughout the land.
03:06In her hands, even an ordinary piece of iron was positively radiant with potential and could become a famous sword to renown for ages.
03:18Given Ajita's interest, they would naturally have been quite close.
03:24So, Ajita began to notice the commonality of mediocrity.
03:36Regardless of the purpose, when people hold on sword and feel their palms, there's always an involuntary aspect to it.
03:49Even if they are gentle at heart, they subconsciously want to wield the sword, whether it's slashing something or casually thrusting.
04:05Like leading a strong hunting dog with a rope, everyone is dragged by the overpowering energy in a direction they may not have wanted to go in initially.
04:22Are you referring to the Lantern Organization in the past, or us who are taking advantage of the Ten Faces of Misery?
04:31Perhaps both, or maybe...
04:35I'm just using this opportunity to blame the past me who encountered the Zodiac after rain for the first time before the Amber Street Great Panic erupted.
04:49Speaking of which, if you're so convinced that the anomalies in Langjiu are originating from the astral rain carried by those outsiders, why did you let them go?
05:05That's not your style.
05:09Even if it was unintentional, I should not have turned down the true astral rain merely for the desire of wanting to mind my own business.
05:24Lantern, perhaps this sounds presumptuous coming from me, but do you still find me worthy of being a sage?
05:35I can't say for sure, but in terms of being self-opinionated, you're no different from the other sages I've encountered.
05:56Although I'm really in no place to criticize.
06:03Self-opinionated? Indeed.
06:09I'm not the type of person who takes risks, yet that is precisely what I'm doing at this moment.
06:18Perhaps it is because I understand myself well and I trust myself too much, whatever it is.
06:33Can't you change the way you talk to people?
06:41Clearly, this woman who always valued efficiency had no intention of trying to read between the lines in search of a deeper meaning.
06:53If there's nothing else, I'll be on my way.
06:59I've wasted too much time on those outsiders. I need to find out what's really going on with Ajita.
07:12Although the man wanted to tell her this seemed unnecessary, he ultimately didn't.
07:21All he could do now was wait, and her next words were quite easy to predict.
07:28Someone has to do something. Besides, someone has to go and retrieve that defector.
07:39Defector? I'm not in favor of that saying. Donigue might be more nostalgic for Lanqiu than you and I.
07:51But since all we can do now is wait, here's hoping that you'll find something worthwhile.
08:01Okay, see you later.
08:09Azurine's power is activating on its own again.
08:39What's going on?
08:44I'm not sure.
08:49I'm not sure what's going on.
08:54I'm not sure what's going on.
08:59I'm not sure what's going on.
09:08I'm not sure what's going on.
09:13I'm not sure what's going on.
09:19I'm not sure what's going on.
09:24I'm not sure what's going on.
09:31The grave here hasn't closed yet. Looks like it just passed through here.
09:49Strange. How did Lantern actually stay here?
09:56Why does her sound linger like those monsters?
10:03Could it be that she's coming back for something?
10:07She must have.
10:12Hi there.
10:16Lantern!
10:22You didn't show any sign.
10:24Yeah, you're bailing out of the ritual at the last minute.
10:31You've got me all wrong.
10:36Unlike the time of Kratos, I'm not in real danger now, so I'm not flaking on this.
10:43I just...
10:50Hold on, I'm not seeing a bad perception right now.
10:54So what is there to be afraid of?
10:58What's it to you anyway?
11:00Times have changed, and the current me is...
11:06Wait there.
11:22Times have changed, and then what?
11:28Donigri had regained its connection to the Pool of Shadows.
11:33However, until he witnessed the girl destroying the object in front of her once again,
11:39Ed, who had once thought himself unparalleled, couldn't help but wonder...
11:51Was it really any different from those monsters when facing a composed Lantern?
12:00Times have changed, and my respect for you has deepened even more.
12:07So you're here on official business? You could just tell me what you need.
12:14I want to investigate the data a bit more. Finding you was just a byproduct of that.
12:22In that case, I assume you've reached some conclusions.
12:29Conclusions?
12:33Yes, about Agita.
12:36Oh, she's been out saving. She's been dead for a while now.
12:43Anyone can tell. Do you know how she died?
12:50I didn't pay attention. I didn't want to come here in the first place. The toast made me.
12:58It was the toast power that brought me here.
13:02The Pool of Shadows.
13:06Of course, the monsters you just dealt with are closer to us than creations of the Sea of Data.
13:17Does it mean the anomaly has something to do with the Pool of Shadows' power, but it's not related to itself?
13:25I need to double-check the area. The Negri doesn't seem trustworthy.
13:47Anyway, Agita, of all of us, she never seemed like the one who would die first, except for the toast.
14:02The girl gently pushed aside the collar of the deceased.
14:13No visible wounds. No signs of poisoning or suffocation. No traces of some case of misery haunting her.
14:25I knew it.
14:30There's no end to these guys.
14:39They're stronger than before, even if only slightly. Could they be the guards that are behind by Agita?
14:49They're easy to deal with. I can handle it myself.
15:05But I don't want to waste so much time.
15:09I heard about you from Baiji. Are you sure the power just now came from the Pool of Shadows?
15:16Of course. I would know if someone stole my stuff, wouldn't I?
15:23That's for the best.
15:26Let's go. Come with me to meet Perception.
15:30He'll be more convincing with its owner in tow.
15:36Aren't you investigating who's exploiting the power of the Pool of Shadows?
15:43But I am.
15:48Splendor, you know?
15:51I'm all about peace.
15:54You're not bringing me along to make enemies, are you?
15:58Enemies.
16:01What about that?
16:04I thought you were gonna say the opposite.
16:08Can't say for sure now.
16:12Maybe it's just seeing an acquaintance.
16:16The one who should never be the first to die.
16:19And the protected remains.
16:23Let's go.
16:24Maybe Perception has actually been with Agita this entire time.
16:32What is that?
16:39You've heard about her, right?
16:42The plan which requires all sorts of artifacts to complete.
16:48Maybe it's just a joke to her.
16:50For her, the notion of gadget could simply be using tools.
16:59Hold up.
17:01What did you mean earlier?
17:03Saying that Perception is Agita after all.
17:07It's just a hunch.
17:09We'll see when we get there.
17:13Come on, let's go.
17:15We can explore.
17:17You might have had a point if we hadn't passed this place by six times already.
17:26Looks like they're still here.
17:28Then don't go there.
17:31They're looking for someone, right?
17:33Let's ask them.
17:36I said don't go there.
17:42Now's not the time to disturb her.
17:44I'm not disturbing her, it's just...
17:50I guess simply appearing in front of her is enough to ruin her day.
17:56Soul Lantern, is your decision the same as a hundred years ago?
18:02About that person's life and death...
18:22I hate to spoil the joyous atmosphere, but...
18:28Why is that Lantern...
18:30The one hesitant to approach us now?
18:34I guess we're still unwelcome guests to her.
18:37She may even view us as old threats that's emerged new.
18:45If that were the case, based on our past experience,
18:49we would be staring down a barrel of a gun right now.
18:53Things sure have changed while we were away.
19:06Well, it's been a bit troublesome, but Master has already stepped up,
19:11so this whole thing will blow over eventually.
19:14Lantern won't bother us anymore.
19:18Everyone here is just as welcoming as I am.
19:21They're just too busy.
19:23I actually think you've been a bit too hospitable.
19:26Anyway, where are we heading next?
19:29Your ten joys of Langqiu?
19:31Your plan sure has just begun.
19:34You'd better get yourself prepared.
19:36Today's itinerary has been refined over the past hundred years.
19:41I guarantee you'll see every nook and cranny of Amber Street.
19:47You mean a rescue excavation?
19:51It feels more like reciting in a foreign land.
19:54At least in front of Zhong Que, I don't feel advantageous as a future person.
20:00I'm gonna start feeling self-conscious.
20:03How about we go eat some snacks and take a breather?
20:08This place next to us is a time-honored establishment.
20:11I still haven't gotten tired of it.
20:14Could it be?
20:16I don't really mind.
20:17I guess some people have been waiting for this moment.
20:22Though she was teasing the red-haired girl on purpose, things were different with Sanadina.
20:27Unlike the overly energetic Zhong Que, Sanadina seemed a bit rigid today.
20:37Of course, considering how busy they had been previously, this level of fatigue was understandable, even if it was noticeable.
20:47Looks like everyone is going with the flow.
20:50Alright then.
20:54Come over here, this way.
20:57Building a team is a very important job.
21:00So, hot pot or barbecue today?
21:03Or all of them?
21:21Ah, this quantum mechanics book.
21:24I'm gonna have to teach myself.
21:26May you spend every wonderful morning, afternoon, and evening here.
21:46Sorry, it doesn't mean we're open 24 hours.
21:51Could you recommend me some desserts from here?
21:59Please, you've got to try the new dish at Sweetfood, our eternal love cake.
22:05It's my masterpiece.
22:11Uh, what exactly is it, you ask?
22:16It's a mousse cake with wild dairies.
22:23Looking forward to your next visit.
22:27Ancient History of the Phoenix Continent, Part 4, Era of the Near Ancients.
22:50Empire of Taiyi, year 1671 of the Old Calendar to year 1759 of the Old Calendar.
22:57This empire can be traced back to an extraterrestrial power in the Phoenix Continent, yet its significance in the historical trajectory of the Phoenix Continent rivals that of the Jing Empire of classical times.
23:10In the year 1671 of the Old Calendar, on the Tarsus Highlands in the north, the empire was established by Prince Lote of Arcadia, a descendant of the Phoenix Continent.
23:21Over the next 40 years, through the expansion efforts of three successive monarchs, they successively vanquished empires, reunifying the Phoenix Continent after nearly 200 years.
23:32They also brought vast lands of Olympus, Lunae, and Elysium under their rule, creating the largest empire in history at the twilight of the Arcadian Age.
23:41The Arcadian-based Taiyi Empire had far-reaching effects on the material culture of the Phoenix Continent.
23:47The empire's innovative governance system forced a reshuffle among the intellectual class, objectively providing opportunities for the prosperity of the artist class.
23:56The systems of traditional opera and novels in the Phoenix Continent took shape during this period.
24:01Additionally, the Taiyi Empire was also the world's earliest regime to establish a currency system centered around paper money.
24:09Yet, this forward-thinking financial system also gave rise to economic disaster in the empire's later years.
24:16Empire of Xihe
24:20Year 1759 of the old calendar to year 1908 of the old calendar.
24:26This empire emerged after the economic disasters of the 1750s led to the overthrow of the Taiyi Empire by popular uprising.
24:36Although the new empire no longer had the Arcadian background, it was still influenced by many aspects of the Taiyi Empire.
24:43As an example, the new empire's name was not derived from the traditional constellations of the Phoenix Continent,
24:49but instead took inspiration from mythological concepts similar to its predecessor.
24:54For the Phoenix Continent, the reign of the Xihe Empire marked a period of silent transition in social and cultural spheres.
25:02Following the ferment of the previous era, the entertainment industry flourished during this period.
25:07Extravagance and indulgence were no longer the exclusive domain of the upper class,
25:11and forms of entertainment such as opera and drinking began to spread widely among the middle and lower classes.
25:17Influenced by this trend, Phoenix Continent society and culture entered an unprecedented era of diversity.
25:23Various professions began to construct historical narratives from their own perspectives.
25:28Associating historical figures as industry ancestors, numerous commoner families began to compile genealogies,
25:36making it increasingly difficult to distinguish one's status based solely on lineage.
25:41People began to believe that financial wealth can challenge all forms of inequality.
25:46It can be said that in the later period of the Xihe Empire, the Phoenix Continent had already seen the emergence of modern society.
25:54Thus, people habitually defined the Xihe Empire as the epilogue of ancient Phoenix Continent history.
26:00The subsequent empire that replaced it, the Wangshu Empire, year 1908 of the Old Calendar to year 2054 of Old Calendar,
26:09was more akin to a modern industrial nation, no longer within the scope of discussion in this context.
26:18Conclusion
26:19One of the primary cradles of world civilization, the uninterrupted history of the Phoenix Continent until the year 2185 of the Old Calendar.
26:27Editor's note, the year of the Great Eruption, has been the source of its immense influence.
26:32From primitive settlers by the Great Lake to world-class cities surrounded by verdant landscapes,
26:39this civilization has never ceased or completely lost its essence.
26:43The invented calendars, paper, canvases, gunpowder, and printing led to the birth of agriculture and participated in industrial revolutions.
26:52Even a planetary-scale disaster like the Great Eruption was not enough to end this ancient civilization.
26:58Our hometown, the city of Axia, is precisely the inheritor of the Phoenix Continent civilization to this day.
27:52What's wrong with you?
27:58Oh, sorry, I meant, did you take your meds?
28:04Oops, that's not right either.
28:07Please forgive me.
28:09Welcome to Thousand Herb Apothecary.
28:12How may I help you?
28:14Get me some medicine.
28:19Hey, hey, youngster, I'm not finished yet.
28:22Wait for your turn at the back of the line.
28:26All right, sorry for the bother.
28:34Miss, how many days do I need to take this Qing Feng powder?
28:44Three doses at once, three times a day, for three days.
28:49Three days? That's way too long.
28:52Isn't there anything that works faster?
28:57There's a half-break in the corner.
29:00Apply X eternally on your forehead, and you're good to go.
29:07Excuse me, are you here to pick up your medicine too?
29:12No, I think I'll pass.
29:14All right, have a good day then.