Trapped in Honkai: Integrated Strategies [1] & Synopsis

Good news: Lyra transmigrated.

Bad news: She landed in Nagazora City.

Even worse news: She instantly became a loot box, reincarnating as "Lyra-chan."

To avoid repeated deaths after respawning, Lyra had no choice but to activate her unfinished system ahead of schedule, embarking on a journey to grow stronger—starting from soloing Sami’s rogue-lite.

Once she unlocked more of her system’s features, Lyra discovered, much to her surprise, that not only could it access Arknights’ rogue-lite mode—it even had scenarios themed around Honkai itself.

[Elysia and the Elysian Realm]

[Unexpected Encounter]

[In a dark experimental facility, a petite, adorable girl with long green hair is deep in troubled thought. Noticing your approach, she introduces herself as a defenseless researcher, lacking any combat prowess. Pleading earnestly for assistance, she asks if you would visit her lab and help her with a harmless little experiment.]

[Let’s go! (I love experiments!)] (?)

[I'd rather not… (Best not to get involved.)]

[The petite, green-haired girl eagerly pulls you into the laboratory. Suddenly, her delicate features melt into a pool of dark green liquid. A massive emerald-green serpent rises ominously from the shadows, gazing down at you with sinister intent.]

[Enter battle (Prepare for a difficult fight.)]

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Disaster, ruins, and wandering zombies.

These were Lyra's first impressions when she opened her eyes amidst the wreckage.

In early spring, Nagazora City's temperature wasn't too high yet. Sunlight filtered gently through scattered clouds, illuminating the cracked ground with a faint golden veil.

If not for the roaming zombies shrieking around her and the Honkai beast looming in the distance—nearly as tall as an apartment building—this place might've even appeared peaceful.

As a seasoned gamer of "second dimension" games, Lyra instantly recognized the white-haired zombies and towering monsters and knew precisely which game she’d fallen into.

Yes, it was none other than the famously wholesome, optimistic, and positively vibrant Honkai Impact 3rd.

Having devoured countless fanfictions, she quickly accepted reality. Her first thought: Could it be—I’ve transmigrated?

Lyra had always believed she was prime transmigration material: single, raised in an orphanage, getting by on student loans through a decent university, yet alone and never having even dated.

Her only emotional attachment was to her gaming accounts. As a dedicated player of Honkai, Arknights, Genshin Impact, and Azur Lane, Lyra poured most of her passion and energy into gaming.

However, before she could rejoice, an excruciating pain shot through her body.

Struggling, Lyra lowered her head to see the source of agony.

An arrow protruded through her abdomen.

In the distance stood a Ranger Zombie, silently lowering its bow. Undoubtedly, the arrow embedded in Lyra was her doing.

The Ranger Zombie’s vacant eyes drifted away, having already dismissed Lyra as a target. Evidently, turning into one of them was now just a matter of time.

She might not understand where this human had suddenly appeared from, but it didn't prevent her from turning Lyra into another zombie.

Staring at the barbed arrowhead, rusted as if enchanted, Lyra let out a bitter laugh. Even if I survive this, I'll probably be crippled for life.

Moreover, looking at the purple veins rapidly spreading upward from her wound, she didn't need much imagination to guess what it was.

Lyra was certain that the body she currently inhabited was the very same unremarkable university student's body she'd had before transmigrating.

Precisely because of this, she couldn’t possibly have any resistance to Honkai energy.

“This is… am I really going to die immediately after transmigrating…? Couldn’t I at least meet the starter trio alive once before I die…?”

[Aiya, goodness gracious, where the heck have you dumped me this time? Is this even Azure City?!]

[Damn teleportation system, I'll leave a negative review the moment I'm back! And where’s my host? The host it took me two and a half years to find?!]

Just as Lyra felt numbness creeping up her lower body, an energetic female voice suddenly echoed in her mind, getting steadily closer.

Though, admittedly, the tone didn't quite match the wording.

[Eeeek! Host! Host, why are you dying already?!]

The next moment, an indescribable, ear-splitting screech erupted from the system, nearly knocking Lyra unconscious.

I'm indeed dying. But if you don't want me dead right this second, could you please tone it down?

Although she lacked the strength to speak aloud, Lyra reasoned most systems could communicate telepathically. Judging from its reaction, her guess was correct.

[S-sorry, host. Wuwu… How could this happen…]

The previously foul-mouthed system quickly dissolved into anxious, guilty sobbing, evidently deeply affected by Lyra’s situation.

This embarrassment… Please don't tell me it's one of MaoKe's systems…

Lyra maliciously invented the system's backstory in her mind, then continued:

Um… I think I might still be savable. And even if I’m not, could you at least wait until I'm fully dead before crying?

Otherwise, your howling… is actually kind of creepy.

[Integrated Strategic System installation underway. Installation at 10%...]

The system swiftly regained composure, apparently not even having time to reply as it frantically began installation.

[Integrated Strategic System installation underway. Installation at 20%...]

[Integrated Strategic System installation underway. Installation at 30%...]

Once reaching 30%, seemingly hitting some critical point, the system finally managed a brief response.

[Host, I'm really sorry. Given your current situation, you probably won't survive until the system finishes installation. To save you, we need to prematurely terminate the installation and prioritize preserving your soul within the system’s space.]

[The basic modules are already installed. Reviving an unenhanced host is simple. The remaining 70% are various thematic modules, but they must be fully installed individually to function. So, you have two options.]

[Option one: Install up to 60%, which includes all three main Arknights-themed modules. Option two: Install only up to 40%. This way, you’d only get—]

“Wait! Forty percent means less time, right? Choose that one, install it now!”

Not letting the system finish, Lyra immediately cut it off and made her decision.

[Eh…?]

“Quit your 'eh' already! Look in front of you! If you delay any longer, I’ll really become Lyra-chan!”

Feeling the tremors in the ground, Lyra raised her eyes toward the looming Templar-Class Honkai beast approaching step by step, voice trembling.

Clearly, Lyra wasn’t the beast’s target. Unfortunately, the ruined building where she lay happened to be in the beast’s path. If nothing changed, Lyra's countable nouns would soon change from a person to a puddle.

[O-okay! Got it!]

The system’s voice grew anxious again, hurriedly adjusting the installation.

[First this, and then this module… Okay, reached 40%.]

[Force-terminating installation. Retaining installed modules.]

[Running with Administrator privileges!]

[Ding—Integrated Strategic System activated. Checking for updates. Update check failed.]

[Critical host status detected. Activating emergency protection mode.]

[Loading Trial Theme: The Silver Frost Edge of the Explorer]

[Loading Initial Trial Scenario: Expedition Base Camp]

[Loading successful. Initiating teleportation.]

As the voice faded from her mind, Lyra’s vision went dark, consciousness slipping away completely.

When she opened her eyes again, the surroundings had transformed into a snowy camp. A campfire flickered warmly before her, dispelling the cold, revealing Lyra’s completely unharmed shadow.

Meanwhile, in the ruins of Nagazora, Lyra’s body—fully consumed by purple Honkai energy veins—abruptly lost all vitality. Her limbs gave way as she collapsed lifelessly to the ground.

In the next instant, the Templar-Class Honkai beast’s immense body crushed through the rubble, effortlessly completing Lyra’s flattening process.

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This is a fan translation of 人在崩坏，但是集成战略启动 by 想做饭的饭之律者 All rights to the original work belong to the creator. Please support them by exploring their original work or sharing it with others if you can. Thank you for reading and supporting my efforts to bring this story to a wider audience!