《Is It Too Late to Leave the Chat Group?》 Book 1: Chapter 1: Is It Too Late to Leave the Chat Group? Book 1: Chapter 1: Is It Too Late to Leave the Chat Group? Next Chapter Next Chapter ? Book 01: Neer Joins the Chat Group Is it finally here? The turning point of fatethe Dimension Administrators Association. Should I join the Dimension Administrators Association? An illusionary screen suddenly appeared out of nowhere, startling Chen Heng. Although he had known he would receive an invitation to join the Dimension Administrators Association soon, the way the invitation appeared still startled him. There were two buttons below this row of words: Yes and YES. [TL Note: One of the Yes options above was in Chinese, while the other was in English. I presented both in English, the difference being capitalization rather than English. However, the point is still conveyed: Chen Heng can only choose yes, and there isnt a no option.] Huh? What is the difference between these two choices? The male physics teacher standing at the podium pushed up his sses. When he saw Chen Heng, who had let out a sudden yelp, he asked with an upset expression, Student Chen Heng, do you have any questions? I dont. Sorry, Teacher. I saw a bug earlier, and I have already crushed it. The physics teacher appeared skeptical. However, he did not think much of it since Chen Heng apologized. Alright. Student Chen Heng, sit back down and pay attention to the lecture. Lets continue the lesson. We were talking about After Chen Heng sat down, he kept staring at this illusionary screen. Then, he tapped the button for Yes in the air. Thennothing happened. His ssmate beside him saw him frantically tapping the air like an idiot. Although Chen Heng tried tapping both Yes and YES, nothing happened, either. What is this broken thing? Dont tell me it is voice-activated? Yes, Chen Heng whispered. What yes? Little Heng, did you take the wrong medicine today? the ssmate seated at the same table asked. Shut up. Wee, He Who Knows Fate, to this association! The standard synthesized voicepletely extinguished any thought of arguing in Chen Heng. An illusionary screen with an interface simr to the QQ chatting app appeared before him. [TL Note: QQ is a popr Chinese chatting app operated by Tencent. It debuted even before WeChat, which is also operated by Tencent. QQ initially started on the PC and waster adapted to the mobile market. Aside from chatting, QQ has many other functions like games, music, shopping, and blogging. In China, it ismon for people to exchange QQ ount numbers when they meet, although WeChat is more popr now. Here is the Wikipedia entry on QQ: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tencent_QQ.] Magus of Flowers: Theres a newbie? This is great. Looking at the name, it should be a male. Crossdress and post a photo of yourself! 17-Year-Old Youkai Sage: Crossdress and post a photo of yourself! Queen of Ice and Snow: Crossdress and post a photo of yourself! He Who Knows Fate: I may have joined the wrong chat group. Is it toote to leave the chat group? Magus of Flowers: Its toote. 17-Year-Old Youkai Sage: Its toote. Queen of Ice and Snow: Its toote. I Have a Strong Presence: The neer can check out the group announcements. The group announcement lists the purpose in establishing the Dimension Administrators Association. As a side note, the chat group also provides a way to type telepathically. He Who Knows Fate: The group announcements? Let me look for it He Who Knows Fate: Found it. Ill take a look now. For some reason, the interface of the Dimension Administrators Association chat group was very simr to the QQ chatting group, so the group announcements were very easy to find. Time-Space Management Bureau: Two transcendents from the Purple Firmament Pce recently had a massive battle in the dimensional sea, resulting in intense tremors. The perpetrators have already been captured, and emergency repair work has started. However, it still caused irreparable damage to many worlds. The Multidimensional World Consciousness Conference decided to initiate world mergers, letting an undamaged or mildly damaged world connect to a severely damaged world to minimize losses. Time-Space Management Bureau: However, the world mergers will result in temporary time-space fluctuations, weakening the world barriers. There will be a minute chance of transmigrators and re:lifers appearing, as well as some other issues resulting from iplete mergers. The Multidimensional World Consciousness Conference established the Dimension Administrators Association to manage these matters and enforce the rules. The Multidimensional World Consciousness Conference sounded majestic. Furthermore, the name Purple Firmament Pce sounded somewhat familiar. Magus of Flowers: How boring. Did you all encounter anything upsetting? Tell us so we canugh at it. Queen of Ice and Snow: None. Scram! Magus of Flowers: Neer! Neer, are you here? nk Never Loses: @Magus of Flowers, if you are bored, you canplete missions. There are so many missions on the mission list. However, speaking of which, when can weplete these missions? There are so many of them. Is the current world that chaotic? Magus of Flowers: You are not qualified to criticize me. Your missionpletion count is still zero! nk Never Loses: What kind of crazy words are you saying? I, Sora, will never leave this house. He Who Knows Fate: Newbie question: Are there any methods to grow stronger quickly in the Dimension Administrators Association? Magus of Flowers: You asked the right person. There is a mission hall in the chat group. You canplete missions there and obtain points, which you can spend in the shop. There is everything in the shop; its just that they are a little expensive. However, they are of excellent quality. I Have a Strong Presence: Neer, check in first. The first check-in gives you ten times the reward, which is 100 points. Ding! He Who Knows Fate received 100 points by checking in. Umaru-chan: What kind of world does the neer live in? Regr or non-regr? He Who Knows Fate: Does that mean whether there are special abilities? Umaru-chan: Yes. He Who Knows Fate: Non-regr, then. I have a special ability. Umaru-chan: Then, you can take a look in the shop. I recall that you can buy a second awakening for abilities for 100 points. However, non-ability users need to spend 400 points to unlock their potential. It would take checking in every day for one month to obtain enough. This is simply discrimination. He Who Knows Fate: Thank you. Shopshop There it is! Chen Heng opened a drop-down menu at the top right-hand corner of the chat group interface. It brought him to another interface. There were many choices there. Chen Heng saw the mission hall Magus of Flowers had mentioned, but he did not open it for now. Instead, he chose the shop, which was below the mission hall. Chen Heng felt very interested in this shop. After all, this was the Dimension Administrators Associations shop. There should be some good stuff there. Chen Heng found that there really were many things there. The shop had two sections: the Dimension Administrators Associations shop and the member exchange shop. Chen Heng entered the Dimension Administrators Associations shop first. After all, this was established by the Multidimensional World Consciousness Conference. There would definitely be plenty of good stuff. The first thing Chen Heng noticed was: Ability Second Awakening: 100 Points (Raise the abilitys limits and increase its rank. Theres a slight chance of mutation and creating a new ability.) (Note: Do be aware of your surroundings, as there may be a ratherrgemotion. Do your best to undergo it when there is no one around.) This is great stuff! Chen Heng felt that his ability had already reached its limits. Its increase had slowed to a snails pace. He had to get this item. However, there was no rush. He was still in ss and would only deal with it after returning home. The Dimension Administrators Associations shop had many things. However, strangely, the goods were things rted to abilities. They ranged from a simple fireball spell to time control. There was nothing else, nothing material. The stronger the ability, the more ridiculously expensive the item was. For example, the aforementioned time control required 1,000,000 pointsfor the first rank. Who knew how many ranks such an ability had? Furthermore, how expensive would theter ranks be? The more Chen Heng looked, the more frustrated he felt. A poor person like me had better stop looking. I should check out the mission hall to see if there are any suitable missions. In the member exchange shop, there were fantastic oddities of every description. Primeval Rune (Origin: Queen of Ice and Snow): 5,000 Points. (Runes are a type of magical writing. You can gain boundless power by carving them on wood, stone, metal, or other materials. Furthermore, Primeval Runes are the original and most primitive form of runes. Odin created them after he used his right eye to pay for a taste of the spring of wisdom.) Flower Magic (Origin: Magus of Flowers): 100 Points. (Can manifest flowers at any time. No special uses. Only ordinary flowers.) Illusion Arts (Origin: Magus of Flowers): 3,000 Points. (Magecraft that deceives others. Refers to mental interference and false images projected into the real world. It can create nightmares not only in the mind but also in the real world. It can easily create false images powerful enough to affect an entire vige.) Spell Card Set (Origin: 17-Year-Old Youkai Sage): 500 Points. (Barrier [Curse of Dreams and Reality], Barrier [Bnce of Motion and Stillness], Sinister Spirits [Double ck Death Butterfly], Outer Force [Infinite Superspeed Flying Object], Border Sign [Quadruple Barrier], Border Sign [Boundary of Wave and Particle], Abandoned Line [Aimless Journey to the Abandoned Station], Fantasy Nest [Flying Noctilucaes Nest], Aerial Bait [Hyperactive High Speed Flying Object]) Stone (Origin: Magus of Flowers): 1 Point. (A casually-picked-up stone. However, it is a stone from Avalon. Perhaps it can be treated as a sacred object?) There are indeed all sorts of things. I can at least exchange for some things. There were many things in the member exchange shop. Chen Heng saw sabers, swords, guns, rocketunchers, c, chips, tanks, and many others, with some strange things mixed in. It turned out that chips and c could be sold there too. However, it made sense after thinking about it. If a stone could be sold, why not chips? However, would someone buy these things? He Who Knows Fate: The shop is incredible. It even sells a stone. 17-Year-Old Youkai Sage: @Magus of Flowers, he is referring to you. Youd better remove that nonsense quickly. Are you nning to leave it there over the new year? What is the point of a stone? Magus of Flowers: You cant say that. Didnt you see the Dimension Administrators Associations note? It said it could be a sacred object. Queen of Ice and Snow: Please add a perhaps. Thank you. I feel that you are trying to trick fools! Magus of Flowers: You are ndering me! A tant nder! I just thought, what if someone in the group participates in a Holy Grail War? It might be able to help that person. [TL Note: Here is a Fandom Wiki on Fate/Grand Orders Holy Grail War: /wiki/Holy_Grail_War.] Efreet: Haha! Magus of Flowers: Youve got to believe me. He Who Knows Fate: We are going off-topic, right? He Who Knows Fate: Ill go to the mission hall and see if there are any suitable missions. Umaru-chan: Have you undergone the ability second awakening yet? He Who Knows Fate: No, Im currently in ss. There is no time for it. The note said there might be a ratherrgemotion. Iron Fist Teacher: A student! How great! He Who Knows Fate: Ermis the one above a teacher? Umaru-chan: Indeed. She is a teacher. A teacher who cannot get married despite being 30. Iron Fist Teacher: ? How did you know? Magus of Flowers: Youin in the group daily about failed matchmaking sessions, alright? Queen of Ice and Snow: Perhaps you are the only one in the group who thinks its a secret. Queen of Ice and Snow: Also, @He Who Knows Fate, youd best not expect too much of the ability second awakening. He Who Knows Fate: Why? Queen of Ice and Snow: The ability second awakening can increase the potential of your ability. However, its strengthening of your ability is limited. That requires time. Relying on the ability second awakening to grow strong fast wont work. Please note that Future Sight has been changed to Precognition, the change took ce shortly after the release of Chapter 3. Well, new novel. Hope you guys will enjoy it. This novel will release a chapter every weekday. If the readership surpasses that of EIF, we might swap EIF''s release rate with this. Book 1: Chapter 2: World Merger and Free Gift Book 1: Chapter 2: World Merger and Free Gift He Who Knows Fate: Queen of Ice and Snow: If you want to grow strong fast, go earn points. You can use points to strengthen your ability, but that cannot increase your abilitys potential. Magus of Flowers: The best option is to choose the Ability Second Awakening. I have nothing else to say if you have an emergency. He Who Knows Fate: Its not urgent. I have time. He Who Knows Fate: Ill look at the mission halls missions first. Mission Hall: Capture SCP-173 (World Mission): Due to the world merger, an SCP Foundation-contained object unexpectedly escaped to another world. Intel: SCP-173 is a concrete sculpture. It is animate and extremely hostile. It will quickly move behind you while you are unaware and snap your neck. Of course, it will not move when you are looking at it. Danger Level: 5 (Dangerous for you) Reward: 5,000 Points. [TL Note: SCP Foundation is a fictional secret organization that captures and contains paranormal, supernatural, and other mysterious phenomena. Here is the Wikipedia link on it: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SCP_Foundation. Also, the SCP Foundation website: /.] [TL Note: Here is the entry on SCP-173 on the SCP Foundations website: /scp-173.] Capture SCP-096 (World Mission): Due to the world merger, an SCP Foundation-contained object unexpectedly escaped to another world. Intel: When someone views SCP-096s face, whether directly, via video recording, or even a photograph (artistic representations not included,) SCP-096 will immediately sense that persons existence and break through all obstacles to get to this person and kill him. After that, SCP-096 will regain its calm. It possesses supersensory abilities and can regenerate. Its bones can resist fire, radiation, and acid. Danger Level: 5 (Its dangerous but barely manageable.) Reward: 5,000 Points. [TL Note: Here is the entry on SCP-096 on the SCP Foundation website: /scp-096.] Dispose of Illegal Reincarnator 9527 (Faction Mission: Host Gods): This illegal reincarnator has caused a severe negative impact on many worlds. The destructive value reaches 100. Reincarnator 9527 used a special method to leave the Host God Space. (You might not believe it, but the Host God Space is a neutral faction.) Intel: Reincarnator 9527 is a mid-grade reincarnator. Primary exchanged abilities are Lvl 5 Electromaic Control, Fireball Spell Danger Level: 5 (About simr in ability.) Reward: 5,000 Points + Choice of Reincarnator 9527s abilities (One ability) [TL Note: There is a difference between reincarnators and re:lifers. The Chinese word for reincarnators trantes to cycle person. In Chinese, cycle in such usage mostmonly refers to the cycle of reincarnation. So far, the reincarnators we have seen in the story came from the Host God Space, but Im unsure of further details on the Host God Space. Based on other novels, the Host God Space might be something like a terror infinite genre, where people are thrown into scenarios and given assistancesomething like a systemto help them grow. The purpose seems to be the Host Gods entertainment. Based on my understanding of the Chinese word, a reincarnator should be a person who had died and was reborn in another life but kept their memories of their previous life. A re:lifer is someone who leaped through time and returned to their younger self, getting to redo their life.] Search for System 10086 (Faction Mission: System Mainframe): System 10086 lost connection with the system mainframe for some reason. Intel: System 10086 is one of the weaker systems, born not long ago. It has not obtained a name yet. It needs to gather vast amounts of energy to transmigrate, and it cannot make exchanges in the shop. Furthermore, there are obvious deficiencies. In human terms: Its a chatterbox. Danger Level: 0 (Depends on your fate. You can see it only by luck. There will be a notification if it appears in the same world as the mission taker.) Reward: 10,000 Points + A chance to be System 10086s host (Just a chance.) These missions were hard to describe. Chen Heng was someone who read novels, so he was familiar with the system genre and the infinite genre. Unexpectedly, there are also chief gods and systems. There were also the two SCP Foundation-contained objectsthey sounded bizarre from the descriptions. I Have a Strong Presence: Did your world undergo a world merger? My world seems to have. However, it was just an ordinary world without any monsters. He Who Knows Fate: How do you know if there was a world merger? Queen of Ice and Snow: Ask the customer service. He Who Knows Fate: The customer service? I seemed to have seen it at the bottom of the drop-down menu. He Who Knows Fate: Is a world merger serious? Is it verymon? I Have a Strong Presence: Its not exactlymon. However, youd best ask customer service. Ill go and ask, then. Its not like it costs money. Hello! Hello! Is Miss Customer Service around? Not around. Miss Customer Service is very mischievous. I have a question about world mergers. Did a world merger happen for my world? It did. The merger started three days ago. Thats why you have your Precognition. Honestly speaking, situations like yours are extremely rare. It is like hitting the jackpot three times in a row. A world essentially shattered. The ordinary world merging with yours carried the remnants, and the remnants were randomly given to you. Thats why the Dimension Administrators Association chose you. Damn! So, thats what happened. I was wondering why I suddenly awakened an ability. Furthermore, it is a cheat-like ability involving time. I would like to ask if the Precognition can be fixed. Since I awakened it three days ago, I have tried to look at my future. However, it seemed like there was a short circuit. I cannot view it as I please. That''s pretty good already. Its normal that the ability is damaged. After all, the world got destroyed. Alright. That makes sense. Can you exin what would change because of the world merger? A world merger could bepared to the owner of apany on the verge of bankruptcy bringing a portion of the assets to apany that is operating stably. It is like a drop of ink falling into a cup of water. The host world will randomly bring in some of the people who carry the damaged worlds luck into the host world. Dont find it strange if some stranger suddenly appears around you and ims to know you. The Dimension Administrators Association protects you from the worlds influence. Others would find these people familiar. What about this world merger? This time, your world is merging with a world that is basically safe. Miss Customer Service, thank you for answering my questions. You are wee. By the way, that essentially broken world is only considered broken in the basic sense; there are some remnants. It managed to protect one person. The world consciousness is sleeping in her body. Since you obtained the gift of that world, you are also responsible for taking care of her. Can you tell me who it is? Ryougi Shiki. Her current identity is set as your parents adopted daughter, your younger sister. [TL Note: Ryougi Shiki is from The Garden of Sinners. Here is a link to a profile on her: /wiki/Shiki_Ryougi.] Thisthis is the legendary younger sister out of nowhere? Alright. Question time is over. I still have other matters to handle. Hello! Hello! Are you there?! Customer service did not respond. It looks like she really hung up. Chen Heng closed the chatting interface and digested the information he had just received. Firstly, two powerhouses fought and damaged many worlds across dimensions, causing a great upheaval. I cant understand these powerhouses. However, they were quite ruthless, causing damage to so many worlds. Secondly, the world merging into mine is an ordinary world. That is fortunate. At least it is not a world with monsters. Finally, I obtained the Absolute Precognition because of the world merger. I joined the Dimension Administrators Association because of that. Ryougi Shikishe is Japanese, right? Since I received such a benefit, it is only fitting that I take care of her. To a certain degree, it can be considered a life-saving grace. Ding Dong! Ding Dong! Alright, students. We will end the lesson here! Just as Chen Heng pondered this, the bell went off, signifying the end of the lessonno, dismissal for lunch. After the teacher left, most of the ss discussed their lunch options. Person A, shall we have lunch at the Lanzhou hand-pulled noodle store opposite the school? It is closer. [TL Note: Lanzhou hand-pulled noodle is a signature dish from Lanzhou City, Gansu Province, China. The noodles are frequently hand-pulled on the spot and cane in various thicknesses. The texture of these noodles is excellent, having a nice chew. Here is a Wikipedia entry on this style of noodles: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lanzhou_beef_noodle_soup.] I dont want to. They put too little beef. Furthermore, its not cheap. Person B, what do you think? I want to eat beef board noodles. Person A, are youing? [TL Note: Board noodles are another style of Chinese noodles made from egg noodle dough and rolled out in long broad noodles. The soup base is usually lighter than the Lanzhou hand-pulled noodles and is considered healthier. Of course, they originate from a different region in China. Here is the Wikipedia entry on board noodles: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banmian.] Lets go there, then. Person C, you can go to the Lanzhou hand-pulled store. Bye! Wait for me! Ille with you! Ah! A true portrayal of a high school students life. I also feel that beef board noodles are excellent. Hey! Little Heng, what are you having for lunch? I can give you some of mine if you have nothing to eat. Hehe! The ssmate who shared Chen Hengs table patted him on the shoulder. Chen Heng did not say anything. Instead, he looked at his ssmate with an extremelyplicated gaze. That ssmate had long, glossy, fine, ck hair like smooth ck curtains. She had fair skin and looked at Chen Heng with wide, glistening eyes. Her long, shapely eyebrows sat above herrge eyes. She had a small, cherry-like mouth, long and slender legs, and a lively and carefree personality. This was Chen Hengs childhood sweetheart: Mo Qingtong. Her name was pretty, but she looked even prettier. [TL Note: Mo Qingtong trantes to ck clear pupils (eyes).] However, Chen Heng had gotten used to her beauty long ago. Hisplicated gaze was due to another reason. Chen Heng, are you that petty? I only hit your head in anger three days ago and did not use that much strength. You fell over by yourself, alright? I even took care of you for an entire day in the hospital. Do you have to bear a grudge? That was right. She had pped Chen Heng when they were messing around in her house. He had fainted. When he woke up, he had gained the Precognition. Before Miss Customer Service told him the cause of his obtaining the Precognition, he had attributed it to Mo Qingtongs blow. However, that was not why Chen Heng looked at her like this. The reason was [Author Note: Try Guessing.] How could I?! How could I dare to bear a grudge against my beloved Young Mistress Mo? Beloved Mo Qingtongs face blushed slightly pink. You speak without any restraint. Dont you filter your words before you speak? She got angry from embarrassment. How do I put it? Every time I tease her into such a state, I feel likeughing. However, I absolutely cannotugh. She is a person who is easily embarrassed and quickly resorts to violence. Most importantly, Chen Heng did not dare retaliate. If he reallyughedwell, as for the resultsplease refer to what happened three days ago. Alright. Alright! Alright! Its my fault. I apologize. Aspensation for taking care of me for an entire day, Ill treat at Little Jiangnan. Lets go. Ill exin to Aunty. [TL Note: Jiangnan refers to the region south of the Yangtze River. It trantes as River South. This region epasses Shanghai City, the southern part of Jiangsu Province, the southeastern part of Anhui Province, the northern part of Jiangxi Province, and the northern part of Zhejiang Province. Little Jiangnan probably sells cuisine from that region, and based on theter response, it is likely something more premium.] Little Jiangnan? What made you so happy? Lets go! Lets go! Just the two of us! The lunch break was long enough for Chen Heng to treat Mo Qingtong to lunch. Vast Sea City First High Schools gates opened toward the west. Both its school gates faced the west. [TL Note: Vast Sea City does not exist in China.] [TL Note: Schools in China are usually named by numbers. Since the numbers are repeated in different cities, the city name can be added in front to differentiate it from the same school name in other cities. Hence, this is First High School in Vast Sea City.] To get to Little Jiangnan, one turned south after exiting the school gate, walked for two hundred meters, and crossed the road. Little Jiangnan was the most popr restaurant near the school among students. Unlike ordinary restaurants with in and simple rooms, Little Jiangnan had artificialndscaping, boasting rockeries, streams, fountains, and waterfalls. The different style made it very popr. Please note that Future Sight has been changed to Precognition, the change took ce shortly after the release of Chapter 3. Book 1: Chapter 3: Boosted Luck Book 1: Chapter 3: Boosted Luck Look, I brought you out for lunch. I did not mistreat you, right? Yes, yes, yes. You did not mistreat me. To think that you are willing to go to such expense! So, what good thing happened to you? Tell me about it. Mo Qingtong looked at the dishes before her with gratification; they were all food she loved. At the same time, she felt curious about why Chen Heng would treat her like this on an ordinary day. Alright, lets not waste time talking. Lets eat. Arent these all your favorites? You wont be getting such a treat again. Alright! Alright! Lets start! Mo Qingtong picked up a piece of c chicken and ced it in her mouth. As she ate, she keptmenting, Its so good! I have not eaten such good food for some time already! [TL Note: Here is the Wikipedia entry on c chicken: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C_chicken. Surprisingly, it does taste quite good, and its quite easy to make.] There was a reason for Mo Qingtongsments. It was not that she was impoverished. On the contrary, she had a privileged family background. Simply put, her fathers family was wealthy, and her mothers family had political power. Those who knew her situation would think she had nothing to worry about. In fact, that was trueexcept in one area: food. Mo Qingtongs mother, Liu Yunxian, was a wless and perfect woman in the eyes of others. However, she had one critical w: a poor sense of taste. Furthermore, she had a beloved hobby: cooking. Combining a poor sense of taste and a love for cooking produced an extraordinary reaction. In the Mo Family, Liu Yunxian held all the rights to cook. Aside from special asions, she cooked all three meals of the day. Breakfast was still alright. It was an ordinary Western-styled breakfast. asionally, there would be some fried dough sticks and soy milk. However, lunch and dinner were disasters. Chen Heng had the fortune of trying it once. The taste was indescribable. [TL Note: The Western-styled breakfast likely refers to fried eggs, sausages, and toast or some variation of that, like sandwiches.] [TL Note: Wikipedia entry for fried dough sticks: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Youtiao.] One might think, since Mo Qingtong couldnt eat well at home, couldnt she sneak out and eat outside? Sorry, that wouldnt work. Well, what about eating in secret? It had better not get discovered. If Liu Yunxian found out, she would get angry. Furthermore, her anger could not be appeased. That was light. If the father and daughter were caught repeating the crime within a certain period, the severity of the situation would escte. Liu Yunxian had a dual personality. This was caused by her ability. Generally speaking, she was simr to Seele Vollerei, having a clear difference between the aggressive personality and the passive personality. [TL Note: Seele Vollerei is a character from Honkai Impact 3rd. She was originally a sweet and kind girl. However, her ability birthed a second personality called Veliona, who is maniptive and dangerous, the pr opposite of the initial personality. Here is some information about her: /wiki/Seele_Vollerei.] Aggressive personality: What? My cooking tastes terrible? Even if it is awful, you have to finish what I cook. It is fine as long as it is nutritious. What is the point of tasting good? Oh, by the way, have you called my mother yet? Apparently remembering something, Mo Qingtong put down her chopsticks and red at Chen Heng. It only urred to you now? Food is all you think about. Of course, I did. I already called her. This girlshe forgets about everything when she sees good food. I dont believe it. When did you call her? Mo Qingtong appeared skeptical. She even took out her phone as if to call home. When we were waiting for the dishes to be served. Didnt you see me go out for a while? Alright, alright! Its fine if you have called. Mo Qingtong waved her hand and resumed eating. Hey! Dont just watch me eat. You eat as well! Me? Im not hungry. Just quickly eat. Chen Heng did not eat. Instead, he propped his head on his hands and just watched quietly. Ding! Wee, Queen of Rhodes Ind, to the association! 17-Year-Old Youkai Sage: Neer, look at the announcements. Queen of Rhodes Ind: 17-Year-Old Youkai Sage: Oh, right. @He Who Knows Fate, is your world merging? He Who Knows Fate: Thats right. However, it is an ordinary world. It does not have any monsters. Umaru-chan: Monsters? It looks like He Who Knows Fates world is a high fantasy type. He Who Knows Fate: Wellits still alright on the surface, but the hidden world is like the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons. However, the mundane world and the hidden world rarely interact under normal circumstances. There are also rules in the hidden world. [TL Note: The Night Parade of One Hundred Demons in Japanese folklore is a procession of demons and other supernatural beings. Here is the Wikipedia entry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyakki_Yagy%C5%8D.] Queen of Rhodes Ind: This Dimension Administrators Association is quite magical. Furthermore, what kind of people can fight until they damage multiple worlds? Also, what kind of organization is the Purple Firmament Pce? He Who Knows Fate: Theres no need to worry about that. In any case, we wille in contact with them in the future. After all, the Dimension Administrators Association is responsible for wiping their asses. He Who Knows Fate: Also, for some reason, Purple Firmament Pce sounds familiar. I seemed to have heard it somewhere before. 17-Year-Old Youkai Sage: Dont tell me its from some sort of prehistoric genre novel? He Who Knows Fate: You also read that stuff? Wait, we have gone off-topic. Anyway, I saw it in my ns repository. I will go back and checkter. Umaru-chan: Arent you in ss? He Who Knows Fate: Isnt it lunch break now? Iron Fist Teacher: Do you intend to y truant, skipping afternoon sses? He Who Knows Fate: What a time for you to pop up. Iron Fist Teacher: Heed my advice: take your studies seriously. Only then will you find a good jobter on in life. Then, you can find a boyfriend and get married. Dont be like me, left on the shelf at the age of 30 He Who Knows Fate: Stop! Yamete! Im male. [TL Note: Yamete is stop in Japanese. The raws used Chinese and English, so I adapted by using English and Japanese.] Efreet: Just ignore her. Its starting again. An old woman left on the shelf is very pitiful. He Who Knows Fate: ErmIm speechless. He Who Knows Fate: I just epted the mission to search for System 10086 in the mission hall. I hope I can run into it whenpleting other missions. It would be even better if it transmigrates to my world. Magus of Flowers: You must be sleeptalking. Queen of Ice and Snow: I epted that mission too. It is not just me; most people have. For example, the one above. _ Magus of Flowers: Even ordinary people must have dreams. What if I run into it? Queen of Ice and Snow: Shut up, you grade C luck. Do you think that you can run into such a good thing? Magus of Flowers: Im dying fromughter. What qualification do you, a grade D luck, have to mock me? Your poor luck? Queen of Ice and Snow: The status screen is not just filled in casually. Magus of Flowers: Then, why are youughing at me? He Who Knows Fate: What are those two talking about? I Have a Strong Presence: These two seemed to have simr worldviews. However, they could just be in parallel worlds. That status screen is something that lists their abilities. Umaru-chan: ording to Queen of Ice and Snow, the status screens of those powerful people are filled in casually. Hey! Chen Heng, stop staring at me. I cant keep eating like that. Im going to get angry! Mo Qingtong felt very ufortable under Chen Hengs fixed gaze. Mo Qingtongs words pulled Chen Heng back to reality, prompting him to react. To her, it seemed like he kept staring at her. Alright, alright, alright. Lets eat together! Keep staring at me, and I will hit you. Alright, alright, alright. Ill stop looking. If you look, Ill really hit you. Alright, alright, alright! Speaking of which, it is about time for the college entrance exams. Which university are you nning to enter? I dont intend to enroll in a university. Huh? What? What did you say? You wont attend university? Are you crazy?! Mo Qingtong even put down her chopsticks when she heard that. Im just joking. I nearly thought I broke your brain when I hit you a few days ago. Come here! Let me check your head! Stop messing around. Who is messing with you? Im genuinely concerned that I damaged your brain! If you damaged it, would you support me for life? Ill support you for life! Ermare you serious? Chen Heng could not believe that Mo Qingtong had said such words. You tricked me! Mo Qingtong mmed the chopsticks she had just picked up on the table. Heaven above be my witness, when have Ialright, alright, alright! I tricked you. I admit it! Chen Heng decisively chose to submit. Yes, he absolutely chose tonot because Mo Qingtong was about to toss an empty cup at him. Honestly speaking, it would be easy to get into any school he wanted with the Precognition. It was not cheating, just doing it again. That was not cheating. How could the things a Precognition user did be called cheating? However, it might depend on luck if he wanted to see the high school examination questions with that short-circuited Precognition. He might have to try several times. If that still did not work, Chen Heng recalled that the Dimension Administrators Associations shop sold High School Knowledge (Full Set), somethingpletely unexpected. Ding! Detecting an illegal transmigrator in this world. Please quickly go and investigate. Eliminate, deport, exile, or capture ording to the situation. The reward will be given based on the situation. Ding! Detecting that the illegal transmigrator is carrying System 10086 with him. Please quickly collect it. Hot damn! My luck must have been boosted. Please note that Future Sight has been changed to Precognition, the change took ce shortly after the release of Chapter 3. Book 1: Chapter 4: Sirin? Who Is That? Book 1: Chapter 4: Sirin? Who Is That? Alright, alright. I can only use the afternoon to do missions. sses? IChen Hengreally want to attend sses. However, the situation does not permit me! The first thing Chen Heng did after receiving the mission was send a screenshot of the mission to the chat group. He Who Knows Fate: Envious? 17-Year-Old Youkai Sage: Truly envious. Magus of Flowers: +1 I Have a Strong Presence: +1 Queen of Ice and Snow: +1 Efreet: Why is your luck so good? 17-Year-Old Youkai Sage: I dont really care about the points. I just want that system. Iron Fist Teacher: I want those points. As for the systemforget it. I dont have such blessings. 17-Year-Old Youkai Sage: If you cant beat that transmigrator, remember to call for help. If you call me, Ill pay for the travel expenses. If I obtain the system, you can have all the points. If not, we split the points sixty-forty in your favor. He Who Knows Fate: Sure. Queen of Ice and Snow: You can call me too. Magus of Flowers: Me! Me! Me! He Who Knows Fate: I got it. Ill try first. Qingtong, help me out with something. Speak. I will do it on ount of this meal as long as it is not overboard. Its that easy to satisfy her? I have something urgent to handle this afternoon. Help me apply for leave. What are you going to do? Are you going to see Elder Sister Shiki? Dont you normally go on weekends? Shikino. Its something else. I need to attend to this personally. Alright. However, the college entrance exams are approaching. Dont always apply for leave. Although your grades are quite good, if you keep neglecting your studies Furthermore, you have been preupied since you woke up two days ago. You even stared at me for some strange reason during the mock exams. If I didnt know you well, I would have thought something possessed you. Possessed? You must have read too many fantasy novels. Hahayeah, Ive been reading two ancient fantasy stories, so Im overthinking a little. What nonsense! No wonder you spoke to me in such a probing manner yesterday. So, this is the reason? What a fellow! How air-headed of her! Eat faster. I still have to go to ss! After lunch, the two parted ways at Little Jiangnans entrance. He Who Knows Fate: Everyone, will the abilitys second awakening take long? Queen of Ice and Snow: It depends on the situation. If your abilitys limits are high, then it will take longer. Furthermore, it would cause argermotion. Queen of Ice and Snow: Are you nning to undergo the abilitys second awakening before searching for the system? He Who Knows Fate: I was initially thinking of doing that. However, I feel that my abilitys limits are pretty high. Never mind. Ill search for that transmigrator first. Chen Heng closed the chat interface and hailed a taxi at the side of the road. Then, he rushed to the location indicated by the mission system. Fortunately, it was not that far, within the same city. At the very least, he did not need to travel abroad. Chen Heng recalled that ce wasan amusement park? Ermthisthere are so many people in an amusement park, so it is not a good ce to start a fight. However, thats not a problem. Ten thousand points and a chance to obtain a system. This is already worth the risk. At worst, I would just be invited to the Special Affairs Bureau for a cup of tea. After all, IChen Henghave nevere in contact with the hidden world before, so it is normal that I dont know the rules. Indeed, Chen Heng had never interacted with the hidden world before. At the very least, he had not yet. However, he knew the rules of the hidden world very well. He would join the Special Affairs Bureau in the future, bing colleagues with Mo Qingtong. Yes, that was right. Mo Qingtong worked in the Special Affairs Bureau. She was already a preparatory member of the Special Affairs Bureau. When she started university, she would formally be a grade D member. At the very least, that was how it was, ording to the timeline. After all, her parents were grade A Special Affairs Bureau members. Her family background gave her an advantage. Furthermore, her talent for cultivation was high, and she had a good ability. Being both an ability user and a cultivator, she could quickly get promoted to grade C. (As a side note, before Chen Heng died in the future, Chen Heng was grade C while Mo Qingtong was grade B.) Alright, Little Brother, we have arrived at Vast Sea City Amusement Park. The fee is 50 RMB. Are you paying by cash, Alipay, or WeChat Pay? [TL Note: RMB (RenMinBi), also called Chinese yuan or just yuan (Ԫ), is the currency of China. The symbol for it is , like the Japanese yen. At the time of this writing, one USD equaled about 6.5-7 RMB.] [TL Note: Alipay and WeChat Pay are popr mobile payment apps in China. Alipay is by the Alibaba Group, and WeChat Pay is operated by Tencent.] Mister, you are quite expensive! Although Chen Heng said so, he still fished out fifty yuan to pay the taxi driver. He was in somewhat of a rush, fearing the chance could slip out from under him. That was a system and ten thousand points! After buying a ticket, Chen Heng entered the amusement park. As it was Friday, the amusement park did not have many visitors. After all, the primary audience of an amusement park was students. Not all students coulde to an amusement park on a Friday as Chen Heng did. Hey! Its Chen Heng! Why are you here? Are you ying truant too? A voice rang out from Chen Hengs left. Alright, I take back my words. There was indeed someone who yed truant toe to the amusement park on a Friday. Chen Heng did not even need to turn his head to know who it was. Aside from the daredevil who sat behind him in ss, no one dared to do such a thing. Duan Lin, are you ying truant with your girlfriend again? Doesnt this apply to you too? Chen Heng looked at the two people walking toward him hand-in-hand. He could not help thinking a sincere blessing, People who publicly disy affection deserve to die early! ss Representative Duan Mu was good-looking and muscr, with a high IQ, a high EQ, and a wealthy family. More importantly, he had a gorgeous fiance. He was a winner in life. Student Committee Member Su Ya, Duan Lins fiance was pretty with a gentle personality and never irritable. She appeared to be the ssic studious female. However, those who truly knew her would know that she was an extremely two-faced person. These two had been engaged since babies through an arranged betrothal. Furthermore, they were in love with each other, probably the type that would get married after graduation. The twos rtionship was well-known in school; the teachers did not dare to interfere. After all, Su Yas mother was the principal. Furthermore, the twos grades were good, guaranteed among the top ten in school. Chen Heng suspected that these two were cultivators. While there were not that many cultivators in this world, there was still a significant number. Cultivators tended to have extraordinary memory. Furthermore, the two gave off a remarkable air. In the original timeline, Chen Heng no longer had much contact with these two after graduating from high school. The two made it into Modu University, while Chen Heng and Mo Qingtong entered Jindu University. For now, they had a good rtionship. [TL Note: Modu University and Jindu University might be made-up schools. Modu happens to be another name for Shanghai, and Shanghai University has been unofficially called Modu University. Shanghai University is ranked about 35th in China in 2022, not to be confused with Shanghai Jiao Tong University, ranked 5th in China in 2022. As for Jindu University, it trantes to Kyoto University, which is in Japan. Jindu can also mean capital. Given that Chinas capital is Beijing, it could potentially refer to Beijing University (Peking University), ranked 2nd in China in 2022. I suspect the names are coincidences, and both are supposed to be top universities in this world, so I decided to keep the names in pinyin rather than trante them.] Im not ying truant. I do have something official to do. You are quite interesting. Despiteing to the amusement park during lesson time, you say you are here on official business? Enough about me. Who is managing the ss with the two of you out here together? Isnt the next ss literature? You are aware of the literature teachers personality. The teacher wont be able to manage those animals. Dont bother about those minor details. Little Ya wanted toe to the amusement park, but there are too many people on Saturdays, so this is the only time we cane. Duan Mu scratched his head helplessly. So, its my fault? Su Ya stared daggers to her side. _ Duan Mu and Chen Heng: o(>n<)o What a terrifying re! No! How can it be?! Its me! I wanted toe to the amusement park! To others, Duan Mu looked like he wore the pants in the rtionship. However, Chen Heng understood that Duan Mu was henpecked. Well, I still have something on. I have to find someone, so I need to leave first. Ill stop being amp post here. I finally managed to slip away! Chen Heng opened the tracker provided by the mission system and found that the transmigrator had never moved. He is not dead, right? Perhaps he fainted? That would be good. Ding! He Who Knows Fate started a livestream. You may enter to watch. He Who Knows Fate: First time on a mission, so I started a livestream. In case anything happens, I can immediately call for help. 17-Year-Old Youkai Sage: That is well thought-out. Queen of Ice and Snow: When entering a members world, we need the permission of that member. It is very frustrating. Magus of Flowers: Remember to call me. He Who Knows Fate: We are starting soon, just a few hundred meters away. Chen Heng had gone to Vast Sea City Amusement Park before. Based on the direction, his destination seemed to be an abandoned small train for children. After walking for a while, Chen Heng saw a skinny figure, who might be the transmigrator, sitting on the abandoned train. From his direction, all he could see was her back and purple hair. Queen of Ice and Snow: It looks like a young girl. She is quite skinny and has purple hair. Magus of Flowers: Lets continue watching. Chen Heng slowly approached, not daring to be careless. He even took out a sword from the ne he wore. 17-Year-Old Youkai Sage: Oh my! Storage equipment! It looks like Little Brother He Who Knows Fates world is of a pretty high level. Umaru-chan: Ah! I really want this! With it, I can hoard food without Elder Brother finding out. Queen of Ice and Snow: Storage equipment is very hard to make. It is rare. Chen Heng nced at the screen but did not answer. Then, he focused his attention back on that skinny figure. Hello! Can you talk? No one answered. Chen Heng gradually rxed. He walked to the skinny figures side and gently touched her. Thud! The skinny figure that had been seated upright fell sideways. Her head crashed into the seat rail. It sounded quite painful, but even so, there was no reaction. Chen Heng walked to the front of that person and put the sword back into the ne. It was a pretty, young girl. However, her attire seemed somewhat strangehardly any different from draping on white bedsheets. The first impression the clothes gave Chen Heng was that she had escaped from some sort ofboratory. Umaru-chan: This is? Honkai Impact 3rds Sirin? [TL Note: Sirins profile: /wiki/Sirin.] 17-Year-Old Youkai Sage: You know her? Umaru-chan: The Time-Space Management Bureau also sells games in the store. Dont you know? They are very cheap, 1 point for 100 games. You can pick whatever you want. There are also games from other worlds. Sirin is a character in one of the games. However, I did not y that game; I just read theic that came free with the game. That game is too grindy. So, what should I do now? The mission system has not reacted. 17-Year-Old Youkai Sage: Check if she is dead first. Please note that Future Sight has been changed to Precognition, the change took ce shortly after the release of Chapter 3. Book 1: Chapter 5: You Want Me to Take Care of Her? Impossible! Oh! How Lucrative! Book 1: Chapter 5: You Want Me to Take Care of Her? Impossible! Oh! How Lucrative! Chen Heng held out a finger to check if Sirin was breathing. She is still breathing. It should just be ordinary unconsciousness. Umaru-chan: From her appearance, she should have just escaped from Babylon Labs. She is still wearing a hospital gown. She probably has not be a Herrscher yet. [TL Note: You can read more about Herrschers here if you are unfamiliar with Honkai Impact 3rd: /wiki/Herrschers.] Herrschers? What are those? Umaru-chan: I will send the information to the chat group. You can see for yourself. Right now, we should discuss how to deal with her. Ding! Detecting Dimension Administrators Association membering in contact with System 10086. Initiate a connection? Connect! Please ce the crystal in your hand on the transmigrators head. A blue, cuboid crystal suddenly appeared above Chen Hengs hand, hovering over it like a scene from science fiction. Chen Heng tried cing the crystal on the forehead of this young girl called Sirin. Suddenly, an illusionary translucent screen popped up. A mature male voice came from the screen. Haha! This great me finally connected to the system mainframe! Little Brother from the Dimension Administrators Association, thank you! For some reason, this voice sounded to Chen Heng like it was asking for trouble. 17-Year-Old Youkai Sage: Why do I feel this voice sounds very deserving of a beating? Magus of Flowers: So, Im not the only one who feels that way? Iron Fist Teacher: This system is truly mysterious. I feel that way too. @Umaru-chan, are you not in ss? Efreet: +1 I Have a Strong Presence: +1 Umaru-chan: Isnt it because He Who Knows Fate is livestreaming? Furthermore, its about a system. How can I not watch it? Missing a little bit of ss is nothing. Little Brother, the mainframe told me earlier to give you a chance to be the host. So, what is your decision? Sorry. Im still a child, and my functions are notplete yet. A sudden failure in the connectivity functions caused the disconnection from the mainframe. I need to return for an update. It is absolutely not because I shun you for being a crude man. I see. Huh? What did you say? Crude man? Me? Oops! I identally spoke my mind. Sorry. Inever mind. At least there are 10,000 points. Ten thousand points? Is the mainframe looking down on me? It should at least be 100,000 points! Shouldnt such a unique system like this great me be worthy of a greater reward? No. I feel that letting you die outside is the best choice. Even if you wanted me to be your host now, I dont want you anymore. How about you negotiate with the system mainframe to give me more points? Thisthe system mainframe will not change its decision easily. I cant do anything about that. What will she do when youre gone? Chen Heng pointed to Sirin, who was below the illusionary screen. I dont know. I needed totch on to someone to transfer worlds. I had no choice but to get her to bring me over. So, you n to just abandon her? Of course not! I have been in her body for a month. Furthermore, I had to rely on her to absorb sufficient energy, called Honkai energy, there. No matter what, I owe her a favor. I cannot just abandon her. What are you going to do, then? I cant be the one taking care of her, right? Thats a pretty good suggestion. It is decided, thenbut, alright. Got it! Little Brother, the mainframe just contacted me. What did it say? The mainframe said that this girl is an important person in that worlds fate and that that world cannot do without her, so she will definitely be sent back. However, she helped me, after all. Therefore, the mainframe decided to give her a boon. As for this boon, it is somewhat rted to you. Huh? What does it have to do with me? Let her stay with you for a month, and you take care of her. After her mission is over, she will have a chance to revive. She will die soon, ording to her fate. Im not doing it. Two thousand points. Deal. Starting from now? Points were god. Not to mention one month, Chen Heng would do half a year as long as there were points. One more thing. Speak! I mentioned a chance to revive earlier, right? If it is a person who is not dead yet, reviving her in the future is easier than reviving a person who is already dead. However, this chance cannot appear out of nowhere. We have to show some consideration for the world consciousnesss reputation, so we can only ask you for help here. Wait up Giving you 2,000 points is for you to bring a revival tool to her world and revive her. Nothing else. Say that earlier. Isnt it just revival? Piece of cake. By the way, what is the cost of reviving a person who already died? ThisSirins situation is special. In the future, while her body has died, her soul will still be around. The so-called revival is just giving her a perfect bodypatible with her soul and moving her soul over. It is nothing difficult. System 10086 paused, apparently thinking of how to exin the next bit. However, it isplicated to revive apletely dead person. It is not something that can be done just by spending points. You will require extremely rare tools. Of course, if you are capable of threatening the world consciousness, I have nothing to say. So, thats the case. Threaten the world consciousness? It looks like I have to work harder to be strong. Hey! Hey! Hey! You arent nning to threaten the world consciousness, right? How can that be? Thats not what your eyes are saying. Never mind. Thats your problem. I dont want to get involved. Remember, take good care of Sirin. The 2,000 points are not given out for nothing. The Dimension Administrators Association will distribute them to you after the revival mission is over. Im leaving now. Also, do take good care of her. She has lived a pitiful life. Erm! Im not used to you turning so prim and proper all of a sudden. Beep! The illusionary screen seemed to be having a bad signal. It shook continuously for a few seconds before closing. 17-Year-Old Youkai Sage: How wonderful! You can even earn extra. Iron Fist Teacher: You can earn 2,000 points by caring for a little girl. How envious! Umaru-chan: Im not doing it. Queen of Rhodes Ind: Children are indeed quite troublesome. So, who among you all has taken care of children before? Chen Heng had not stopped the livestream yet, so he directly asked them. He hoped the chat group members would offer suggestions. How unfortunate! Before heChen Hengeven had a girlfriend, he had to learn how to care for a child. Umaru-chan: Im still a child. I Have a Strong Presence: +1 17-Year-Old Youkai Sage: +1 Queen of Ice and Snow: +1 Magus of Flowers: ??? @17-Year-Old Youkai Sage @Queen of Ice and Snow, are you not embarrassed? 17-Year-Old Youkai Sage: Are you asking for trouble? Queen of Ice and Snow: @Magus of Flowers, ept the application. Lets have a good talk in your Avalon. 17-Year-Old Youkai Sage: Count me in. Magus of Flowers: Ive got to go. These peoplethey are too good at going off-topic. To think they can argue with just a screen. Chen Heng stopped the livestream, getting a headache. Then, he looked at Sirin, who was still lying on the trains seat. He had an even bigger headache. No matter what, lets bring her home first. Chen Heng picked up Sirin in a princess carry and found himself in a spot again. How do I get her home? This is quite the problem. If I just carry her home so openly, others will think I kidnapped her from somewhere, given her clothes. Before I get home, Mister Policeman will invite me down to the police station for tea. If they investigate further, I might even be brought to the Special Affairs Bureau. That will make things even more problematic. Thus, Chen Heng decided to ask his all-powerful acquaintances in the chat group. He Who Knows Fate: I just ran into a problem. 17-Year-Old Youkai Sage: Whats the problem? He Who Knows Fate: How do I bring Sirin home? Magus of Flowers: How is that a problem? Just buy my Illusion Arts. With my Illusion Arts, not to mention bringing Sirin home. No one would see it even if you ran home naked. He Who Knows Fate: 17-Year-Old Youkai Sage: Dont listen to him. You can buy my Spell Card Set. There is a [Gap] card in there. It can directly connect time-space to get you straight to your house. It is only 500 points. You wont suffer any loss, and you wont be tricked. [TL Note: I cannot find a [Gap] spell card in Touhou Project. However, Gap appears to be one of Yakumo Yukaris abilities, allowing her to manipte time-space.] He Who Knows Fate: Can I buy it individually? 17-Year-Old Youkai Sage: You can for 50 points. Ive already made it cheaper for you. This feels shady. However, never mind. Ill do that. He Who Knows Fate: Sure. Ding! He Who Knows Fate sent 17-Year-Old Youkai Sage a red packet. [TL Note: A red packet is traditionally given during Chinese New Year or weddings as a blessing. It is a red envelope with some cash inside. In this information age, virtual red packets have been developed as a way to conduct digital transactions over chat apps. Here is the Wikipedia entry on red packets: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red_envelope.] Ding! 17-Year-Old Youkai Sage sent He Who Knows Fate a red packet. He Who Knows Fate: How do I use this? 17-Year-Old Youkai Sage: This is an idiot-proof version of Gap that I made especially for you. You just need to crush it. Remember to focus on where you want to go. I see. Chen Heng felt a chill as he looked at the ck gap, which was tied in a butterfly knot, in front of him. Several pairs of red eyes were staring at him from it. He Who Knows Fate: Can I really use this? Then, Chen Heng sent a picture of the ck gap to the chat group. 17-Year-Old Youkai Sage: Dont worry. Its fine. If anything goes wrong,e look for me. How do I look for you if anything does go wrong? Nevertheless, Chen Heng still entered the gap, while carrying Sirin, out of trust for his fellow chat group member. Oh? Where is this? Ah! Just as Chen Heng stepped forward, Sirin opened her eyes, only half-conscious. Then, the gap in front of her scared her into fainting again. Chen Heng: What a pitiful child. However, this gap is quite terrifying. Even so, it is very convenient. I arrived home in the blink of an eye. Chen Hengs house was in Fantasy Sea Vis, the most expensive estate in Vast Sea City. The people who stayed here were extremely wealthy. There were no apartments here, just individual vis. Chen Hengs house was next to Mo Qingtongs house. This house was the only property Chen Hengs parents left behind, aside from about ten million RMB in inheritance. There was no chaotic fight over the inheritance (at least not openly). Rather, there were no rtives at all. Since Chen Hengs family started a family tree record, every generation had only one child. Such a situation was already very envious. However, given a choice, Chen Heng would rather have a stable life in a regr apartment with his parents. Please note that Future Sight has been changed to Precognition, the change took ce shortly after the release of Chapter 3. Book 1: Chapter 6: Turns out I’m Not the Main Character Book 1: Chapter 6: Turns out Im Not the Main Character Chen Heng ced Sirin on his bed. After covering her with a thin nket, he noticed another problem. He Who Knows Fate: Can anyone help me buy childrens clothes? I need everything, including undergarments. It does not seem appropriate for me to buy them. Magus of Flowers: @Efreet, its your time to shine. Efreet: Why did you ping me? Efreet: Oh! To buy clothes? Why me? Magus of Flowers: You are about the same age as her. Efreet: How did you know? Queen of Ice and Snow: Dont underestimate the judgment of someone who can peep on the entire world. Magus of Flowers: Saying that I peep on the entire world is too much. I have lived a long time and know a lot, so I understand some basic psychology and profiling. He Who Knows Fate: @Efreet, can I leave this to you? I will pay with points. Do buy prettier clothes. Its not appropriate for me to buy these things. Although I do have female friends, I have no way of exining the origins of this child. 17-Year-Old Youkai Sage: You are being quite generous. Whats wrong? You got tempted? Little Sirin is quite cute. Getting tempted is normal. He Who Knows Fate: She is just a child, around ten years old. Although she is quite pretty, how could I be tempted? 17-Year-Old Youkai Sage: Isnt there a kind of male organism that sexually targets underaged females? Furthermore, you are being so generous. It is hard not to suspect you. He Who Knows Fate: I did earn 2,000 points from her without doing much, after all. Since I earned it so easily, it doesnt feel right not to treat her well. Furthermore, System 10086 told me to take good care of her, so I decided to spend 1,000 points on her. 17-Year-Old Youkai Sage: Alright. I have nothing to say. You are a good person. We are notpatible with each other. He Who Knows Fate: ??? That came out of nowhere. It caught me off-guard. Umaru-chan: Truly a good person, handing over half the points. Just think of how many games I can buy with 1,000 points. Iron Fist Teacher: Stop thinking about having windfalls. Just slowly earn points by checking in. Also, stop thinking about games all day. Studying is the most important thing for a student. Umaru-chan: What about He Who Knows Fate? 12,000 points just fell into hisp. Iron Fist Teacher: Cough! Cough! Thats a special situation. Umaru-chan: @He Who Knows Fate, do you still want Sirins information? He Who Knows Fate: Sure, thank you. Ill send you a red packet when I get the mission rewards. Umaru-chan: ('''') 17-Year-Old Youkai Sage: That is the value of intel. Magus of Flowers: Speaking of which, I saw my game in the games section. It seems to be called Fate/Grand Order. @Queen of Ice and Snow seems to be in there too. However, this game does not seem to be fully updated yet. Iron Fist Teacher: Are you all that free? 17-Year-Old Youkai Sage: Ah! Right! I took a look before. I simply searched for my name in the games section, and I found the relevant game. It is quite convenient. I did not look up other games after that. 17-Year-Old Youkai Sage: Of course, not everyone can find a game with themselves in it. Not all the information can be found through games. Iron Fist Teacher: Why do I not see a games section? Umaru-chan: It is a subsection of the cultural section in the Dimension Administrators Associations store. Games are also a part of culture, so theres no problem there. Efreet: It is not just games. There areics too. Some of our information is inics. Comics are also a subsection of culture. Umaru-chan: Indeed. I found theic with me in it. It is a slice of life. He Who Knows Fate: Perhaps I should take a look. Efreet: @He Who Knows Fate, tell me Sirins height and three sizes. I need those for buying clothes. He Who Knows Fate: Ah? Three sizes? This Efreet: Guys can buy suitable clothes with just the height. However, girls He Who Knows Fate: @Umaru-chan, are the three sizes in the information you sent? Umaru-chan: Ah? Yes! Let me see. System 10086 said Sirin would die soon, so we can take the sizes from her final moments. Height: 155 cm, weight: 42 kg, three sizes: 72-53-75. I feel that this information from theics and games is quite invasive. My data might be in the character profile too. He Who Knows Fate: Thank you. You have been a great help. 17-Year-Old Youkai Sage: Is Sirin awake already? He Who Knows Fate: Thanks to you, she fainted right after she woke up, because she saw the gap. 17-Year-Old Youkai Sage: What nonsense! My gap is very cute. Iron Fist Teacher: Perhaps your sense of beauty is different from others. I saw the picture of the gap earlier. I just want to say, she is still a child. Efreet: Her sizes are simr to mine. Damn it! She is slightly taller. I already sent my subordinates to purchase the clothes. I can even im these expenses! How excellent of me! [Author Note: Itsuka Kotori: Height: 145 cm, current weight: 41.2 kg, three sizes: 72-53-74.] [TL Note: Itsuka Kotori, nicknamed Efreet, is one of the main female characters from Date A Live. Here is a link to her profile: /wiki/Kotori_Itsuka. Prior to tranting the chat group members names, I did some research and found the identities of the various members to ensure that I followed the official trantions of any known nicknames or names in the game/novelics. However, I will reveal them only when the novel does so. Nevertheless, if you search the nicknames online, they are not too difficult to figure out.] He Who Knows Fate: Alright. Since this matter is settled, I will go tidy up a room for Sirin. I cant let Sirin keep sleeping on my bed, right? Of all the people to inconvenience, I cant inconvenience myself. My bed is the mostfortable. While preparing a room for Sirin, Chen Heng redeemed the 12,000 points reward for the mission. Then, he took time to search for his name in the stores games section. Ah! Good! Nothing. Since there are no games about me, it should be aic. Oh, theres still none? The name Chen Heng does appear inics, but they are not me. Could it be a novel? Chen Heng shifted his attention to the novels section, which was beside theics section. After tapping on it, he searched for Chen Heng. Suddenly, arge number of novels appeared in the search results, all of them containing his name. Then, he added another search term: Mo Qingtong. There it is. Only one book remains. Its calledRe:Life Chat Group? Excellent. Simple and in. The meaning is clear. Wheres Customer Service? I have a report to make. Theres a re:lifer here! Just a joke. No matter what, I must read the contents before making a report. Speaking of which, I used the Precognition to see the future. Does that count as re:living? The recruitment of the Re:Life Chat Group seems quite unreliable. When Chen Heng read the introduction, he knew that he had overthought. It turned out that it was not him who re:lived. Instead, it was his childhood sweetheart: Mo Qingtong. SoIm not the main character? Very good. Woman, you have piqued my interest. Chen Heng ced nkets on the bed and looked at the neat room. Then, he heaved a sigh of relief. It had been a long time since anyone had stayed here, which made tidying it up somewhat troublesome. Speaking of which, Chen Heng stayed in a three-story vi. Only his room and his parents room were consistently cleaned. As for the other rooms, there was no point in mentioning them. He stayed in this vi alone. The maid from the neighboring houseMo Qingtongs housewould asionallye over to help clean the ce. However, she would not touch the rooms that no one stayed in, as it would be pointless. Chen Heng stayed on the second floor, so he arranged for Sirin to stay in a room beside his. Please note that Future Sight has been changed to Precognition, the change took ce shortly after the release of Chapter 3. Book 1: Chapter 7: Another Younger Sister? Book 1: Chapter 7: Another Younger Sister? Chen Heng did not immediately carry Sirin to the room that he tidied up for her, afraid he would wake her up. Instead, he walked downstairs and sat on the sofa in the living room on the first floor. Then, he started reading the book titled Re:Life Chat Group. After he started, he did not put it down for a long time, not until a sound from his room startled him. Only then did he put the book down. Sirin must have woken up. I should go up and take a look. Oh no! I forgot to look at the intel that Umaru-chan sent to me. I have no idea what Sirins personality is like! As Chen Heng headed upstairs, he sent 100 points to Umaru-chan via a red packet in a private message. It was not that Chen Heng did not want to give more, but giving too much would be inappropriate. When Chen Heng entered the room, he saw a bewildering scene. Sirin was hugging a nket while curled up in a cornerthe corner farthest from the door. Chen Hengs entry seemed to startle her, and she carefully eyed him like a frightened animal. Dont worry. Im not a good person. Ah! I mean, Im not a bad person. Do you know 10086? 10086? What a strange name. Ive never heard of it. Who are you? Also, who am I? Huh? Did she lose her memory? This is too sudden! Id better ask the customer service if there is anything I dont understand, so Is Miss Customer Service around? Speak. Did Sirin lose her memories? System 10086 temporarily sealed her memories before leaving. The memories will be unsealed after she leaves. Why? Sirin is currently in a bad situation. If she remembers what happened in her original world, she will not be able to experience theing month happily or in peace. This month is for her to make happy memories before she meets her end. This is the message that System 10086 wanted me to pass to you. Why didnt you tell me earlier? You didnt ask. Also, wont I be humiliated if I just pass on the message that 10086 told me to? Then, why did you tell me now? You asked, so I told you. The illegal transmigrators reward will be given to you after Sirin leaves. If Sirin does not cause any majormotion in this world during this time, you will get 2,000 points. So little? How much force do you think you need to chase away a helpless 14-year-old girl? Sirin already has a legal identity in this world. She is your younger sister. The cost of 100 points for obtaining a temporary legal identity in this world and fluent Mandarin knowledge will be deducted from your points. [TL Note: Mandarin is the official dialect of China. Different regions speak different dialects, which makes it difficult for people from different regions to understand each other, as each dialect can sound unintelligible to another dialect speaker. Hence, an official dialect was chosen for education and administration. All schools teach using the official dialect, and everyone is expected to know the official dialect.] Whyalright. Just deduct it from my points. Its worth it to get another younger sister. I have not met that Ryougi Shiki yet. Ryougi Shiki is still unconscious. She will wake up one monthter. This is good timing. You can take care of her after you send off Sirin. Then, I should thank you for this. No thanks are needed. Goodbye. The adoption papers are already in your spatial storage. Goodbye! Sirin, Im your elder brother. Elder brother? Our hair colors are too different. Furthermore, I remember that Im not Asian. That made sense. Sirins hair was purple, and it was so long that it reached her ankles. However, Chen Heng had short ck hair. Right. You are adopted. Look, here are the adoption papers! Chen Heng walked over and proffered the adoption papers that had been ced in his spatial storage at some point. Speaking of which, would the Dimension Administrators Association vite the privacy of others like this? This? Where did you get this from? Sirin took a quick look. After she verified the authenticity, she returned the papers. Although she still felt skeptical, the person in front of her might really be her elder brother. Address me as Elder Brother. Elder Brother. Very good. This is my spatial storage equipment. Dont look down on it for being physically small. It can contain a lot of things. Chen Heng raised the ne with his hand, jingling it at Sirin. Then, what happened to me? Did I lose my memories? Thats right. You suffered severe trauma to the head. Try touching your head. Doesnt it hurt? Oh! It does hurt! How could it not hurt after her head smashed into the railing of that kiddie train? Its already six oclock, time to eat. Lets go. Come downstairs. Elder Brother will show off my skills today and make you some good food. Alright. Sirin obediently climbed off the bed and put on the cotton slippers Chen Heng had prepared. [TL Note: In some countries, there is a habit of wearing indoor slippers indoors. This is so for China. Some countries go barefoot at home or just wear their shoes in the house.] In reality, Chen Heng was not good at cooking. Although he had lived alone for several years, his skill level remained at edible. Every three to five days, the next-door maid would help cook. This was how he maintained a bnced diet. Everyone staying in Fantasy Sea Vis was extraordinarily wealthy; every home had a housekeeper, and some had maids. This made things difficult for Chen Heng, as this estate did not permit food delivery personnel in. He had to go to the estates entrance to pick up any food delivery. [TL Note: I am unsure of the difference between a housekeeper and a maid, but it might simply mean that maids live in, while housekeeperse to the house daily or periodically to clean.] Since I said I would make something good, I cannot go back on my promise. So, all-powerful Dimension Administrators Association, its up to you now. As Chen Heng went downstairs, he found what he wanted in the Dimension Administrators Associations store. Cooking Skill (Mid-tier): 500 Points. (Able to perfectly cook most ordinary food at the standard of the peak of ordinary chefs.) Chen Heng wanted to buy the high-tier version but did not have the points for it. The high-tier cooking skill required 5,000 points and imed it could cook most foods in the world, even fantasy foods. The ultimate-tier cooking skill was even more ridiculousthat required 100,000 points. The introduction sounded domineering: it could cook everything, using the world as the pot and the sky as the lid. In the end, cooking skills were for cooking. Chen Heng did not dare touch the fantasy food, either, so the mid-tier cooking skill was sufficient. No special feeling came from purchasing knowledge-type goods. There was no sudden realization or impact, either. Chen Heng opened the fridge and looked at the ingredients leftover from when Elder Sister Raven, the neighbors maid, cooked two days ago. He immediately came up with what dishes he could make with them. [Author Note: Please dont think of Honkai Impact 3rds Raven. Alright, I was thinking of Honkai Impact 3rds Raven. She has a great figure, alright?!] [TL Note: Here is the profile of Honkai Impact 3rds Raven: /wiki/Raven.] Fortunately, there are still ingredients in the fridge. Otherwise, I would have no way to cook. Ermwith these ingredients, I can cook c chicken, braised ribs, three earthly treasures, and oil-braised prawns. Just thinking about them makes me hungry! [TL Note: Three earthly treasures is the name of a Chinese dish from the Dongbei region (northeast China). It is stir-fried eggnt, potatoes, and green bell peppers tossed in a sauce. Here is the recipe if anyone is interested: /di-san-xian-stir-fry/.] Oh! Thats right. Sirin, do you have anything you want to eat? Chen Heng poked his head out of the kitchen and saw Sirining down the stairs. Anything will do. I shall begin, then. Ill let you try authentic Chinese dishes. Half an hourter, Sirin gulped when she looked at the dishes before her. Stop staring. These are all for you. Go ahead and eat. Thank you, Elder Brother, Sirin said softly. Why are you thanking me? We are a family. Just tell me what you want in the future. Even if it is the stars in the sky, I will pick them for you. Alright. Sirin nodded discreetly. Tears started welling up in her eyes. Huh? Whats wrong with you? Does your head still hurt? Chen Heng panicked slightly. He had not seen a girl cry before. What about Mo Qingtong? She was the one who made others cry. Who would dare make her cry? It doesnt hurt anymore. Its just thatwhen I heard the word family, the tears just came out, Sirin exined as she used her small hands to wipe her tears. Book 1: Chapter 8: Mock Exams, the Bane of My Existence Book 1: Chapter 8: Mock Exams, the Bane of My Existence Erm! How do I deal with this? Chen Heng had never encountered such a situation before. Its fine now, Elder Brother. Lets eat! After Sirin cried for a while, she gradually regained control of her emotions without needing Chen Heng to console her. Phew! Alright. Lets eat! Chen Heng heaved a sigh of relief. Sirin, you dont know how to use chopsticks, right? Chen Heng noticed that Sirin found chopsticks awkward to use. Then, he recalled that Sirin was not from China, so she probably did not know how to use chopsticks. Come, Ill teach you. First, you hold the chopsticks like this. Ding dong! Ding dong! While Chen Heng taught Sirin how to use chopsticks, the doorbell rang. Sirin, continue eating first. Ill go see who it is. Chen Heng walked to the door and used the peephole to check who rang the doorbell. Oh! Its Qingtong. Come in quickly! Chen Heng opened the door and invited Mo Qingtong in. It smells delicious. Where did you order from this time? Mo Qingtong asked about food the moment she entered. This gave Chen Heng three seconds of heartache. What do you mean ordered? I made this! I cooked dinner for Sirin today. You know Sirin, right? Chen Heng tried asking about Sirin. The customer service had only mentioned a temporary legal identity in this world but did not exin what precisely that covered. Sirin? Isnt that the young girl your parents adopted and fostered in Siberia? Did she return today? Wait, thats not right. The more important thing is you can cook? Mo Qingtong turned an extremely suspicious gaze on Chen Heng. [Author Note: The effect of the legal identity was to make all suspicious matters appear reasonable. Under normal circumstances, how could someone adopt a child, then send that child to another country to be fostered?] How excellent! She knows it even better than I do. I did not even know that Sirin is Siberian. Isnt it because Sirin was returning? I trained in cooking over the past few days just for this. Want to try? Alright, Ill give it a try. Mo Qingtong was eager to try. After all, Chen Heng said he had been practicing for a few days, so it should not be terrible. She could use this excuse to avoid eating at home today. ('''') Mums cooking is not that terrible; it just tastes strange. Chen Heng brought Mo Qingtong to the dining table. Sirin had been sitting there waiting for him to return; she had not started eating yet. So, this is Sirin? How cute! I forgot. Mo Qingtong has a weakness for cute things. Hey! Whats up with Sirins clothes? Mo Qingtong suddenly pulled Chen Heng aside and pointed at Sirin. I forgot that Sirin is still wearing the hospital gown from Babylon Labs. Thats the name, right? Those are the pajamas that Sirin wears in Siberia. When I went to pick her up, her clothes got dirty. I washed them, but they are not dry yet. Furthermore, Sirin just returned, and those are all shes got, so she can only wear her pajamas. Yeah? Those pajamas dont look very nice. Remember to bring Sirin shopping for clothes tomorrow. You can call me toe along. Probably due to the temporary legal identity, Mo Qingtong did not feel overly suspicious, and this matter quickly passed. This is our neighbor, also a childhood friend of mine, Mo Qingtong. Chen Heng pulled Mo Qingtong to the seat beside his, worrying that Sirin would be scared. The dining table in Chen Hengs house was rectangr. Chen Heng sat at the hosts seat with Sirin to his left and Mo Qingtong to his right. [TL Note: In traditional Chinese culture, the host seat is the seat at the head of the table, which faces the door. The seat at the foot would be for the youngest or least important person. Then, the rest of the people would sit in the order of their seniority or importance along the two long sides, with the more important or senior closer to the host. This system also works with circr tables, where the seat directly facing the door is the host seat, and the seat directly across (the seat with the back facing the door) is the seat for the most junior or least important person.] Elder Sister Qingtong. Sirin softly greeted Mo Qingtong. (^o^)/ Good! Good! Tomorrow is the weekend. Elder Sister will bring you out to have fun. You just arrived in Vast Sea City. If there is anything you are not used to, just tell Elder Sister! Alright. Lets eat. Give my cooking a try. Sirin is about to die of hunger. Let me give it a try. Oh! Its pretty tasty! Wait up. Let me call home first. Mo Qingtong took out her cell phone to make a call. It looked like she intended to eat here. She probably did not call earlier in case the food did not taste good, giving her a chance to go home and eat instead. Hello! Mum, Im at Hengs ce. Sirin came home today. Thats right, that Siberian girl Uncle Chen adopted. Chen Heng cooked and wanted me to eat with them. Hes not letting me say no. Oh! Alright! Got it! You You used me as an excuse? Chen Heng said after Mo Qingtong hung up. Its not like you have never eaten my mothers cooking before. Auntys cooking is not terrible. Its just that it tastes strange. Never mind. Lets eat. Alright, alright, alright! Sirin too. Eat more. Alright. During dinner, Chen Heng taught Sirin how to use chopsticks while he picked out some food and ced it in her bowl. He even helped her to peel some prawns. Sirin asionally picked out some food for Chen Heng, too, feeling embarrassed as she did so. The brother-sister pair enjoyed themselves, apparently forgetting someone was watching at the side. What are you doing? Qingtong, why are you staring at me? After eating, Chen Heng noticed Mo Qingtong staring hard at him. Nothing. At. All. Humph! Mo Qingtong sharply turned her head away and stopped looking at Chen Heng. Huh? Go rest first. Ill do the dishes. Chen Heng hated doing the dishes. However, he was too embarrassed to get Sirin to do them. It would also be impossible for Mo Qingtong to wash them, which left only him. This was good; it allowed Sirin and Mo Qingtong to interact. After doing the dishes, Chen Heng saw Mo Qingtong and Sirin chatting happily. Rather, Mo Qingtong was chatting happily one-sidedly, asking all the questions. By the way, Qingtong, why are you here? Oh! Thats right! Homework. You already yed truant in the afternoon. Are you not nning to do your homework, either? The college entrance exams areing soon. Mo Qingtong took out ten or so mock exams from her bag and handed them to Chen Heng. Alright. Since I have already delivered the homework, it is time for me to leave. I still have some things to do at home. Alright. Goodbye. After sending off Mo Qingtong, Chen Heng stared at the ten-odd mock exams in a daze. He Who Knows Fate: Does anyone here do homework for others? 1 point per mock exam, 12th-grade standard. There are 12 papers. 17-Year-Old Sob! Sob! Sob!: ??? Umaru-chan: ??? Queen of Rhodes Ind: ??? Magus of Flowers: ??? Queen of Ice and Snow: Is that appropriate? He Who Knows Fate: Is it inappropriate? Mock exams are the bane of my existence. 17-Year-Old Sob! Sob! Sob!: Its inappropriate. Efreet: Its inappropriate. nk Never Loses: Its inappropriate. Umaru-chan: Honestly speaking, Im tempted. However, I might not be able to do it. Iron Fist Teacher: @He Who Knows Fate, you should do your own homework. He Who Knows Fate: Of course. I was just joking. After all, points are quite valuable. I just wanted to lighten the atmosphere. He Who Knows Fate: @17-Year-Old Sob! Sob! Sob!, since you changed your name already, why are you still emphasizing 17 years old? Queen of Ice and Snow: I know! I found her when I was checking out the games section. Yakumo Yukari, an olddy who likes to pretend to be young. A youkai sage of Gensokyo, true age unknown, at least several thousand years. However, she likes to im she is 17 years old. [TL Note: Yakumo Yukari was mentioned in a TL Note in Book 01 Chapter 05. The author seems to have assumed back in Chapter 05 that the readers have figured out who the 17-Year-Old Youkai Sage is. For those who have not, she is Touhou Projects Yakumo Yukari. Here is her profile: /wiki/Yukari_Yakumo. Ignore the arrangement of her names in the profile; this is the correct arrangement ording to the Japanese. The profiles arrangement is different because they rearranged it to fit the usual Western naming convention with the family name at the end.] Youkai Sage: SkadiCBA, an olddy. @Queen of Ice and Snow [TL Note: CBA is ng for Scthach-Skadi in Fate/Grand Order. The C stands for caster, and the BA is taken from the Japanese ng Baba, which means olddy insultingly. Together, it means old caster. Here is Skadis profile: /wiki/Sc%C3%A1thach-Skadi.] Queen of Ice and Snow: Haha! Youkai Sage: Haha! Magus of Flowers: Book 1: Chapter 9: Activation Conditions of the Precognition Book 1: Chapter 9: Activation Conditions of the Precognition Magus of Flowers: This is a womans topic. Lets not participate in it. He Who Knows Fate: I was considering buying the Illusion Arts to befuddle all the teachers. Magus of Flowers: Go buy it. The Illusion Arts is great! He Who Knows Fate: But Im afraid there might be a powerful hidden expert among the teachers. It would be over then. Iron Fist Teacher: I recall that Chinas college entrance exams differ from Japans. There is only one sitting per year? If you fail, you can only retake it the following year, so youd better study properly. He Who Knows Fate: Right. Furthermore, the exams areing soon. The college entrance exams are in 15 days. Umaru-chan: I recall that the associations store sells high school knowledge, right? He Who Knows Fate: Right, 10 points fornguage and math subjects, and 30 points for science and humanities subjects. Umaru-chan: Im only in the first year of high school, so Im in no rush. Furthermore, Im quite confident in my studies. He Who Knows Fate: Im not that talented, just within the top ten during middle school. Honestly speaking, abilities are quite helpful in improving brainpower. The cultivators and ability users in my world normally do well in school as our memories are good. So Im not worried about the college entrance exams. As Chen Heng chatted, his Absolute Precognition suddenly activated. He sawhimself taking the college entrance exams. Trashy Precognition! After thinking about it for some time, Chen Heng understood how his Absolute Precognition worked. This Precognition was a damaged ability and would frequently short-circuit. He activated it for the first time when he woke up in the hospital bed. At that time, he saw his original futurethe one without the Dimension Administrators Association and the Precognition. He died a miserable death, and there was nothing more. The Precognition had short-circuited; there was no more reaction. The second activation took ce half an hourter. He had been thinking about how to deal with the situation when he saw the timeline shift. He saw himself joining the Dimension Administrators Association this morning. The shift in the timeline should be due to his receiving the gift from the world, the Precognition. He had attracted the Dimension Administrators Associations attention due to that change. This was the third activation. When he discussed the college entrance exams, he saw the scene of him taking the college entrance exams in the future. This means my damaged Precognition will show me what I was thinking about prior to its activation. Furthermore, there is no pattern to its activation, happening randomly? Elder Brother, what are we doing now? Oh! Sorry! Elder Brother was in a daze earlier. Sirin, what do you like? I dont know. Sirin shook her head. I forgot that her memories are sealed. What a headache! How could Chen Heng know what a child would like? After thinking about it, he decided to bring Sirin to the night market and see if she expressed interest in anything. However, he had to get her a change of clothes first. He Who Knows Fate: @Efreet, are the clothes ready? Efreet: I just got them. Ill send them to you in a private message. By the way, I noticed that the clothes that Sirin wore in one of the pictures that Umaru-chan sent looked quite nice, so I got a set of simr-looking clothes tailor-made for her. The original clothes are quite pretty, but they are not very convenient for moving around. He Who Knows Fate: You can get it tailor-made so quickly? Efreet: This is the power of money. Theres an even more exquisite set being made. That will take a lot of time. Chen Hen set the receiving point of the clothes in his storage ne. Then, he received them. At the same time, he sent a red packet with 100 points to Efreet. Honestly speaking, the purchasing power of points was quite impressive. Sirin, lets go. Lets go upstairs and get you changed. Ill bring you to the night market. Clothes? Where? In the ne. Ill ce these clothes in your room now. Thats right. The room you were sleeping in earlier was my room. The neighboring room is yours. Chen Heng brought Sirin upstairs and led her to the room he tidied earlier. Chen Heng took out fourrge suitcases from the ne and ced them in a corner of the room. These were Sirins clothes. The two purple suitcases contained all sorts of clothes and shoes. The blue one contained underwear. Thest, a red one, contained various daily necessities. Fortunately, Chen Hengs ne had plenty of space; otherwise, it could not have contained the luggage. Alright. Im going down first. The purple suitcases contain clothes and shoes, the blue one contains underwear, and the red one is for daily necessities. Come down and find me after you finish changing. Alright! After Chen Heng went downstairs, Sirin closed the door. Then, she opened the two purple suitcases. One particr set of clothes immediately attracted her attentionit was the tailor-made set. While Chen Heng waited for Sirin downstairs, he finished reading Re:Life Chat Group. It was hard to describe Mo Qingtong was the main character in this book, and Chen Heng took a role akin to a lead female supporting character. The future the book described was simr to what Chen Heng saw with the Precognition. However, it was set at a different time. This book opened with the female protagonist (Chen Heng) dead for three years already. No wonder he could not see any future with the Precognition. He had died already, after all. How could there be a future? [Author Note: The Absolute Precognition is not all-powerful irvoyance. It cannot show everything like an almighty, omniscient god. It also cannot show what happens from Chen Hengs viewpoint after he dies.] After that came the main storyline. Mo Qingtong realized she had caused Chen Hengs death and suffered deep remorse, in so much pain that she wanted to die. Then, she used the hidden culprits trust and stole the Chen ns ancestral crystal. She got pursued and forced into a corner. With nowhere to run, she crushed the crystal with the thoughts of meeting Chen Heng in hell. Actually, she could have lived if she had handed over the crystal. After crushing the crystal, a mysterious power within the crystal brought her back five years in time, right after the college entrance exams. Then, she got added to a re:life chat group. The people in that chat group were all relifes. This was a multidimensional organization. Using this organizations power, she stole the Chen ns ancestral crystal again and handed it to Chen Heng. At the same time, she also changed the memories of the culprit. After that, Mo Qingtong and Chen Heng lived happily ever after. All that remained were just some happy slice-of-life events from the Re:Life Chat Group. The author of this book ended the novel with that. [TL Note: This hidden culprit is a good friend of her elders.] Chen Heng: Well, in any case, that cannot possibly happen now. To make the current me die, you have to catch me first. If I cannot win, I can always hide. In the worst-case scenario, I can always take shelter in another world. Also, I did not know that my ancestral crystal could facilitate travel through time and space. No, I have to retrieve the crystal after I strengthen my ability. If I really cannot do it, I can bring in helpers. I dont believe that the Dimension Administrators Association is less important than the Re:Life Chat Group. Elder Brother, Ive finished changing. Lets go! Sirin came down after changing her clothes. Oh! You looked much prettier! My Sirin has transformed into a little princess! Sirin looked stunning, shocking Chen Heng. Her long purple hair trailed down to her ankles, naturally curling up at the ends. There were two colorful feather ornaments on her head. Her top had three sets of straps crisscrossing each other, leaving two openings. The band covering her chest was white, and the rest was purple. Below, she wore a short white skirt with four short extensions with golden patterns on the inside and two purple cloth flower buds at the waist. Her long, dark gloves had pink finger segments and matched her purple, low-heeled shoes with pink sides. [Author Note: You can take the picture in the link below as a reference. Just imagine the short skirt to be longer and the skirt extensions being shorter. The changes make it easier to move about. /uploads/images/%img%/%book%#Stigmata.] Book 1: Chapter 10: Let’s Go to the Amusement Park! Book 1: Chapter 10: Lets Go to the Amusement Park! Thank you. Sirin looked somewhat embarrassed. Do you like these clothes? Yes, I like them. They give me a special feeling when I look at them. Sirin nodded vigorously. Since you dressed up like this, we cant go to the night market anymore. Let me think. Where shall we go? Oh! Lets go to the night amusement park! Then, we can go to the night market for supper. It would be a pity if we dirtied such beautiful clothes. It is currently about seven oclock. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the amusement park by car. The amusement park closes at ten oclock, giving us about two hours or so. After that, I can bring Sirin to the night market to get supper. The amusement park we are going to is the one Sirin appeared at. This is fate. Thats fine. Sirin did not express any objection. Chen Heng brought Sirin out. However, he did not go toward the estates entrance. Instead, he went to the neighboring house. He could not get a taxi; that would never happen, as it would be impossible for taxis to appear near Fantasy Sea Viss entrance. Furthermore, it was already seven oclock. It would be difficult to get a taxi anywhere, so he could only trouble the chauffeur of Mo Qingtongs family. Ding dong! Ding dong! Coming! Please wait a moment! It was Ravens, the maids, voice. Mo Qingtong and Chen Heng usually address her as Elder Sister Raven. Oh! Its Little Heng. Whats up? This must be Young Mistress Sirin, right? Raven appeared before Chen Heng, wearing a traditional maid outfit that showcased her exquisite figure. She had short gray hair and red pupils. Elder Sister Raven, can you send us to Vast Sea City Amusement Park? Mo Qingtongs residence in this Vast Sea City estate was just temporary. Under normal circumstances, her family stayed at a mansion in the suburbs. With the college entrance exams imminent, their entire family had moved to Fantasy Sea Vis half a month ago in preparation, as it was close to Vast Sea City First High School. Raven held a secondary job as Mo Qingtong and Chen Hengs chauffeur. Mo Qingtongs parents would drive themselves. Please wait while I ask Master. Come in first. Raven invited the two in and closed the door. Mo Qingtongs home was different from Chen Hengs. Her entire family was staying together here. They also had a capable maid like Raven. The decorations and furnishings were much better, giving the house a sense of warmth. Its Little Heng! I heard you skipped afternoon sses? Mo Yun, Mo Qingtongs father, sat on the sofa reading the newspaper. Liu Yunxian, Mo Qingtongs mother, was currently watching aculinary livestream. How could I be skipping? Uncle Mo, didnt I go to pick up Sirin? Sirin,e here and greet Uncle. Uncle Mo is our fathers good friend. He has taken good care of me. Uncle, how do you do? Good. This is Little Sirin, right? She is gorgeous. Uncle did not know you wereing and did not prepare any gifts. Ill get Raven to prepare a nice greeting gift for you tomorrow. Thank you, Uncle. Little Heng, Qingtong said youre pretty good at cooking. As mentioned previously, Liu Yunxian loved to cook, so she was very curious about Chen Hengs excellent cooking. Well, I practiced for several days to give Little Sirin a nice wee. Perhaps I have some talent in this area? How about Ie and show off my skills someday? You and Uncle Mo can taste it, and you can give me some pointers after that. Thats great. Darling, Little Heng wants to cook for us. Just agree. We are not outsiders anyway. You can give him some pointers too. Mo Yun quickly agreed before Liu Yunxian could say anything. Thats fine. By the way, why is Little Heng here? Master, Young Master Heng would like me to send him and Young Mistress Sirin to Vast Sea City Amusement Park. Thats fine. Go on, then. Dont tell Little Tong. She is still reviewing upstairs. Little Hengs studies are excellent, so you dont have to worry about the college entrance examinations. As for Little Tong Hah she will have to work harder if she wants to enter Jindu University. Chen Heng had previously mentioned that cultivators and ability users usually had excellent memories. This was the same for Mo Qingtong. However, she did not do great in the science and humanities subjectsat the very least, she scored less than Chen Heng. Dad! I heard that! Before Chen Heng could say anything, Mo Qingtong rushed down aggressively. Little Tong, have you finished todays mock exams? Liu Yunxian made her stand. This stopped aggressive Mo Qingtong cold. Nope! Then, why arent you finishing them now? But its the weekend tomorrow! Little Tong, focus on your studies for this half month. After the college entrance exams, you can do whatever you want. Alright. Seeing her fathers stance on this, Mo Qingtong submitted. Ill go back to my room first. Qingtong, Ill go anywhere you want with you after the college entrance exams. Is that true? Youd better not be lying to me! Mo Qingtong immediately perked up at Chen Hengs words. Its a promise! Its a promise! Im returning to my room first! Mo Qingtong clearly became much more spirited. Hah A grown girl cant be kept at home. Liu Yunxian shook her head. Raven, send Little Heng and Little Sirin to the amusement park. Alright, Mistress. In that case, Uncle Mo, Aunty Liu, see you tomorrow. Alright. Travel safely. Got it, Master. The Mo Family had two cars. One was used for chauffeuring Mo Qingtong and Chen Heng around and for Raven to purchase necessities, so that was not expensive. The husband-and-wife pair used the other one, which was more expensivea Maybach. After all, as government officials, they could not drive a car that was too expensive. However, a cheap car would not reflect the Mo Familys status, either. [TL Note: Maybach is a German luxury car brand that is currently a part of Mercedes-Benz. Here is the Wikipedia entry on it: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maybach.] Hah I dont have to cook for Masters family. Now, Little Heng no longer needs me. My only value is cleaning and driving, Ravenined bitterly after entering the car. Raven could be considered a perfect maid. She was capable of doing all housework and was good at cooking. She also looked very pretty and possessed an excellent figure. However, her only value now was to clean and drive Mo Qingtong around. You cant say that. After Qingtong takes the college entrance exams, wont you be moving back to the big residence? At that time, Aunty Liu would only cook asionally. Only Mo Qingtong, her parents, and Raven stayed in Fantasy Sea Vis. That was why Liu Yunxian cooked every day under the glorified excuse of providing nutrition for her child, letting her child feel a mothers deep love. She would only cook asionally in the Mo Familysrge residence. After all, she was thedy of the house. How could she cook every day? After returning to the Mo Familysrge residence, it would not be my job to cook. I was employed to serve the young miss especially. Raven was Mo Qingtongs personal maid. When Mo Qingtong was born, the Mo Family picked an eight-year-old girl to train as a maid. This girl was Raven. Only Raven and Chen Heng chatted during the journey. Sirin simply sat beside Chen Heng, not saying a word. Book 1: Chapter 11: The Roller-Coaster-Loving Sirin Book 1: Chapter 11: The Roller-Coaster-Loving Sirin We have arrived. Should I wait here for you? Or perhaps you can call me when you are about toe out? Theres no need. Elder Sister Raven, you can go back first. Ill bring Sirin to the night market for supper afterward. Alright. Ill be leaving, then. See you tomorrow. After Raven drove away: Sirin, lets go. Lets get the tickets together. Alright. As it was a work day, daytime being hotter and the tickets cheaper at night, there were still many people in Vast Sea City Amusement Park. Night tickets started selling at five oclock. It was currently past seven oclock, already past the peak period. Only a few people stood in the queue to buy tickets. Chen Heng only had to line up for a short while before obtaining tickets. He got tickets for the entire amusement park, allowing them to ride anything there. Sirin, have a look. Is there anything that you want to ride? When Chen Heng entered the amusement park, he also took an amusement park map and handed it to Sirin. Elder Brother, you decide. Lets get ice cream first. Take it as dessert after dinner. We can decide after that. He Who Knows Fate: What should we ride when bringing children to the amusement park? Ill wait online. Urgent. Youkai Sage: Say, do you have a misunderstanding about what the Dimension Administrators Association is? Queen of Ice and Snow: Whats wrong, old woman? You stopped pretending to be young and just set your name as Youkai Sage? Youkai Sage: CBA, are you asking for trouble? He Who Knows Fate: Everyone, please calm down. Magus of Flowers: Just ignore these womens matters. If you are bringing children to the amusement park, you must bring them to the haunted house. Efreet: Probably a roller coaster? I Have a Strong Presence: Bumper car. Iron Fist Teacher: Of course, the carousel. He Who Knows Fate: But Sirin is already 14 years old. The carousel @Efreet, please give me a reliable suggestion. You are the same age, right? It is currently night. We are at the night amusement park. Efreet: Then, the Ferris wheel. He Who Knows Fate: Lets use that as the finale. Sirin is almost done with her ice cream. Another one. Efreet: Pirate ship. See if she gets frightened when riding the pirate ship. If she does not, bring her to the roller coaster, haunted house, and simr attractions. If she gets frightened, bring her to the less exciting attractions, like the carousel or bumper car. When it is about to end, ride the Ferris wheel with her. When you reach the highest point and see the fireworks, lean in and kisssorry, upational habit. Just round off with the Ferris wheel. Yeah, just like that. Magus of Flowers: upational habit? You are about the same age as Sirin, right? Are you already working as a matchmaker while in middle school? He Who Knows Fate: @Efreet, thank you. We are going to the pirate ship first, then. [TL Note: As previously revealed in an author note, Efreet is Itsuka Kotori. She is from Date a Live. This novel/anime is about the main character winning the hearts of some females with special powers, called spirits. When their affection level gets sufficiently high, the main character can seal their powers with a kiss. Efreet works as amander of the organization behind the main character and helps the main character win the spirits hearts.] Lets go, Sirin. Well ride the pirate ship. Alright. One and a half hourster, Chen Heng held Sirins hand as they stood in queue for the Ferris wheel. He Who Knows Fate: I truly did not expect Sirin could be so wild. Two times on the pirate ship, four times on the frisbee ride, and five times on the roller coaster; we did not ride anything else in the amusement part. We practically spent most of the time airborne. [TL Note: The frisbee ride is a type of pendulum ride that swings in full circles vertically. Think of it as the pirate ship, but 360 degrees. Here is the Wikipedia entry on the frisbee ride: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frisbee_(ride).] Umaru-chan: She lives up to being the Herrscher of the Void. Efreet: Well, I got it right at the startroller coaster. He Who Knows Fate: Alright, its our turn to ride the Ferris wheel. Chen Heng sat across from Sirin in the Ferris wheel. Sirin, did you have fun? I had fun. Thank you, Elder Brother. Good that you did. The weather should be getting hotter. Well go to the water park after some time. Alright. Were already at the top of the Ferris wheel. Look out. Sirin, do you see the lights of the many houses in the city? They are quite beautiful. I do. They are very beautiful. From the highest point of Vast Sea City Amusement Parks Ferris wheel, one could see most of the city. This was especially so at night. It was currently nine oclock, and many tall buildings had not turned off their lights yet. When the busy people reached home, they would not go to sleep so early. The lights were like stars, looking very beautiful. Vast Sea City Amusement Parks Ferris wheel at this timeslot was a famous romantic spot in Vast Sea City. There was a legend regarding the Ferris wheel. Lovers who rode the Ferris wheel together would eventually part. However, if the lovers kissed at the Ferris wheels highest point, they would be together forever. Rumor had it that every cabin of the Ferris wheel was filled with blessings. Chen Heng always found this legend ridiculous. It just came to mind now because this was his first time riding the Ferris wheel at night with a girl. However, Sirin was still a child. Lets go. Well head to the night market. After having fun for so long, youre probably a little hungry already, right? After they got off the Ferris wheel, Chen Heng intended to bring Sirin to the night market for supper. He did not have any special feelings about the Ferris wheel. Do forgive Chen Heng for being a straight male. He only felt that the Ferris wheel was tall and that it was probably expensive to build. Alright, Elder Brother. Vast Sea City Amusement Parks night tickets were rather popr. As a result, many taxis waited outside the amusement parks entrance, so there was no worry about finding a ride. Chen Heng hailed a taxi at the roadside. Mister, to the night market. Alright. Traveling to the night market took ten minutes. The roads would not be jammed at night; only the section near the amusement park and the night market would be busier. The taxi driver remained silent throughout the journey, not making small talk. He did not y any music or turn on the radio. After about fifteen minutes in the taxi, the two arrived at the night market. Mister, can you bring us to Fantasy Sea Vister? We will be back soon, Chen Heng asked the taxi driver after he paid. He did not want to hail another taxi. Furthermore, he liked the attitude of this taxi driver, not making small talk or asking questions. Fantasy Sea Vis? Sure. Go on, then. Come back soon. Ill wait here for you. Chen Heng did not intend to bring Sirin too deep into the night market. The roads there were narrow, and staying clean would be hard in some areas. He could tell that Sirin liked these clothes, so he kept to the night markets entrance. Is there anything you wish to eat? That and that. Chen Heng looked at where Sirin pointed. Fried chicken cutlet and squid balls? Sure. The two had dinner around six oclock. They just need a little food for supper. One should not overeat for supper. Otherwise, it would be easy to grow fat. Chen Heng ced the food the store owner handed over in a bag. Then, he brought Sirin back to where they got off the taxi. Sirin, well eat when we reach home. These are just cooked and are hot. We will arrive home in about ten minutes. The temperature should be fine then. Ok. After ten minutes in the taxi: Chen Heng paid the taxi driver and got off. Then, he walked into the estates entrance. He would have preferred for the taxi to drop him at his house. However, Fantasy Sea Viss security was strict and would not allow taxis in. Chen Heng understood this rule well and epted it. After all, safety was the most important. Fortunately, his house was near the estates entrance. Book 1: Chapter 12: One-Thousand-Year-Old Women’s Mutual Hate Book 1: Chapter 12: One-Thousand-Year-Old Womens Mutual Hate Take your time to eat. Theres no rush. Have some water. Nom! Nom! Sirin clearly liked these two food items. She started eating the moment she got off the taxi. By the time they reached the house, she had already finished half of them. How can Sirin eat so much? Chen Heng nced at her belly and found it t. Whats wrong, Elder Brother? Sirin noticed Chen Hengs gaze. Do you want some? Sirin proffered the squid balls to him. Theres no need. You can eat it. Elder Brother is not hungry. After entering the house, Chen Heng took out a cell phone from his ne and handed it to Sirin. This was his previous cell phone, but it was not old, just used for about half a year. Sirin, use this cell phone first. Ill bring you to buy a new one tomorrow. It is already connected to the WiFi. Here is the charger. Do you know how to use these? I do. Im not some caveman that appeared out of nowhere. Elder Brother, are you looking down on my ability to look after myself? I lost my memories, not mymon sense. During the trip to the amusement park, Chen Heng had read some of the information that Umaru-chan sent. Most of it wasics and some official profiles. He discovered that Sirin died when she was 14 years old in 2000. Sirin shows no confusion or curiosity over modern electronics. She can even use a smartphone with familiarity. This must be the effect of the temporary legal identity. The 100 points were worth it. Alright. Sirin, go back to your room first. Dont y with the phone until toote at night. Got it! After Sirin went upstairs, Chen Heng walked to the basement. I finally can initiate the ability second awakening. The basement hade with the house. Later on, his parents renovated it. Its toughness could handle most emergencies. Right now, there was nothing in the basement but a cushion. Skadi mentioned that if the potential of ones ability is high, it will cause argemotion. My room wouldnt be suitable for this. After thinking about it, Chen Heng decided to initiate the ability second awakening here. This seemed more reliable. At the very least, no one would notice anymotion he caused. As Chen Heng sat on the cushion, he entered the associations store and purchased the Ability Second Awakening. Confirm purchase? Confirm. This item is different from others. It even asked for confirmation. Chen Heng felt a sharp shock throughout his entire body, like he got zapped after touching a faulty electrical socket. His body went limp and numb, and this feeling only increased as time passed. He could not move at all, an extremely unbearable feeling. Perhaps it was an illusion, or perhaps because Chen Hengs original ability was attraction, his surroundings seemed to dim. It felt like a fake, second-hand, low-end version of a miniature ck hole had formed with Chen Heng as the center, sucking in the surrounding light. Half an hour passed before themotion calmed. Ding! Ability second awakening seeded. Abilitys upper limit unlocked and gained an attraction category secondary ability: gravity. Excellent. My abilitys upper limits have finally been raised. With the effects of this awakening and Chen Hengs previous umtions, his ability had be stronger. As for that gravity abilityhow do I put it? Better than nothing, I suppose. Chen Hengs ability was to control attraction forces, which could replicate the effects of gravity. Of course, attraction was not equal to gravity. Using attraction to create a gravity field and directly utilizing the gravity ability had different power levels. I can use gravity as my primary and keep attraction as a trump card when I enter the hidden world in the future. After purchasing the Ability Second Awakening item from the store, Chen Heng had discovered a new item in the store, Ability Third Awakening, priced at 10,000 points. Why do I feel dj vu? It feels like one of those mobile game cash shop traps. Am I just imagining things? As Chen Heng looked at the Ability Third Awakening, he wondered if there would be an Ability Fourth Awakening or Ability Fifth Awakening. The Ability Second Awakening costs 100 points. The Ability Third Awakening costs 10,000 points. Then, wouldnt the Ability Fourth Awakening cost 1,000,000? Chen Heng looked at his 11,200 points and entered deep thought. He Who Knows Fate: Has anyone undergone the ability third awakening? If there was anything one did not know, why not ask ones cyber friends? After all, there was no saying who sat behind the screen and what they did. There might be a mad scientist who conducted cruel and evil experiments. The Dimension Administrators Association was even stranger. There was a 1,000-year-old youkai, a 14-year-old love consultant, and all sorts of strange people. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: I tried it. I did some world missions and faction missions. Since I do not have much use for points, I tried it. How do I put it The ability second awakening did not have much effect on me. The ability third awakenings results were more obvious. Queen of Ice and Snow: Thousand-year-old old woman, why are you posing like that? You even changed your disy name to 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Im not. Skadi, do we have a dispute with each other? Queen of Ice and Snow: Nope. Your disy name just annoys me. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: You dont have to look if it annoys you. Queen of Ice and Snow: The eyes are mine. Why shouldnt I look? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Lets have a solo battle in real life. This great me will beat the *** out of you and beat the *** back into you! Ding! The associations system muted 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady for 10 minutes and issued a warning. Queen of Ice and Snow: Hahaha! Are you stunned? You fool! He Who Knows Fate: Im not done with my question. Is there an Ability Fourth Awakening? Magus of Flowers: This is called same-type repulsion. They are both old women pretending to be young, so they hate each other. They argue for a long time whenever they see each other in the chat group. However, this is the first time I have seen someone get muted. Queen of Ice and Snow: Merlin, are you tired of living? [TL Note: Since Magus of Flowers previously mentioned in Book 1 Chapter 6 that he was in Fate/Grand Order, here is Merlins profile: /wiki/Merlin.] Magus of Flowers: If you dont ept that,e to Avalon and beat me up if you can. Queen of Ice and Snow: Just you wait. You peeping Tom, you are dead for sure. Youd better not run into me. Magus of Flowers: Old granny, you might be disappointed. IMerlinwill never leave Avalon unless Im going to earn points. However, world missions would transport me. You wont be able to find me. Just give up. Magus of Flowers: Let me tell you this, points are great. Unfortunately, the associations store does not sell physical goods. Queen of Ice and Snow: Merlin! Its over for you now! I dont believe that you will never join group missions. Magus of Flowers: Hah The incapable can only get enraged. Queen of Ice and Snow: He Who Knows Fate: You guys, calm down. Efreet: They cant calm down. Merlins mouth is the root of all evil. It can easily provoke anger in others. Magus of Flowers: I am a yes man in reality, so I be a heavy hitter online. Efreet: Book 1: Chapter 13: Itsuka Kotori’s One-Thousand-Layer Trap Book 1: Chapter 13: Itsuka Kotoris One-Thousand-Layer Trap He Who Knows Fate: In our modern ng, Merlin is an Inte troll. Magus of Flowers: Im not. My character persona is that of a caring big brother Efreet: Why the extra He Who Knows Fate: Sorry, perhaps because your character persona does not stand out much in your profile design, I cant see you as a caring big brother. Magus of Flowers: Now that you mentioned it, it makes sense. I have to think of a way to change the profile design. He Who Knows Fate: Crossdress, then. There is no longer a market for a caring big brother. A caring big sister is more popr. Chen Heng still brooded over the calls for him to crossdress when he joined the group. Magus of Flowers: You dont say! Thats a pretty good idea. He Who Knows Fate: I just said it in jest. Dont take it for real. Cheating others will result in heavenly punishment, especially when you are cheating the feelings of others. Magus of Flowers: I just recalled seeing myself bing a livestreamer in my game. I used a gender-swap program and took on a caring big sister personality there. I even had a loyal shut-in male fan who would frequently send donations, even when he was busy treating patients. Magus of Flowers: Ill try to figure out how to connect to the Inte from Avalon now. Thanks, @He Who Knows Fate. He Who Knows Fate: Dont ever thank me for this. I feel afraid. [Author Note: Let me apologize to all the loyal fans tricked by gender-swap livestreamers first. I did not do this on purpose.] Iron Fist Teacher: I hope Merlin wont get beaten to death after he gets exposed. Iron Fist Teacher: Also, @He Who Knows Fate, you are the instigator. He Who Knows Fate: Is it toote for me to retract my statement? I Have a Strong Presence: Its toote. He Who Knows Fate: Im slipping away now. I have to finish reading the information on Sirin. Efreet: You are not done yet? I say, information is life itself. Thats right. Do you have a girlfriend? He Who Knows Fate: I dont. Why? Efreet: This is why you are still single. Know yourself and your opponent, and you will win all your battles. If you want to conquer a girl, you have to understand everything about her. He Who Knows Fate: Sirin is just 14 years old. What is there to conquer? Efreet: Whats wrong with 14 years old? Let me ask you, are you nning to let her live this month happily? He Who Knows Fate: Thats right. Whats wrong with that? Efreet: Dont you have to understand what she likes if you want her to be happy? He Who Knows Fate: Right. Efreet: After understanding what she likes, you will bring her to have fun, right? He Who Knows Fate: Yeah. Efreet: She will be happy when you bring her out to have fun, right? He Who Knows Fate: Yes. Efreet: Her impression of you would be improved when she feels happy, right? He Who Knows Fate: Thats right. But Efreet: That is to say, your ultimate goal is for her to improve her impression of you, right? He Who Knows Fate: Yes. Efreet: Then, you are after her body! You depraved person! He Who Knows Fate: ??? Efreet: Sorry, I got carried away. In any case, if you want her to live happily for this month, you have to do your best to understand her. In the end, there is no difference from conquering her. He Who Knows Fate: I feel you are setting a trap for me. You are just twisting facts. Efreet: How can this be? That is clearly just your misperception. I suggest you not just finish reading the information on Sirin but also read theics. Even better, y the game too. This will help you understand Sirin better. He Who Knows Fate: Although I feel you are swindling me, this advice seems fine. Iron Fist Teacher: Another crazy one. He Who Knows Fate: _ He Who Knows Fate: I know Efreets logic is a little warped, but her suggestion is quite helpful. At the very least, theres nothing wrong with understanding more about Sirin. Efreet: Thats the way. If there are any problems, just tell me. I will help you think of ideas. HoweverIve been a little short on points recently. He Who Knows Fate: Got it. I will pay for the information. Iron Fist Teacher: ??? This worked? He Who Knows Fate: One more thing, consider it as me pleading with you. Please stop developing the situation to me conquering Sirin, alright? Efreet: () Tsk! He Who Knows Fate: Just do it for the sake of points. Efreet: If my powers werent sealed, I wouldnt have to rely on being a love consultant to earn points. For the sake of points, then. Remember to seek me out when you have problems. Iron Fist Teacher: To think IHiratsuka Shizukastill do not have a boyfriend despite being 30 years old, yet a 14-year-old girl has be a love consultant! Am I behind the times? [TL Note: Hiratsuka Shizuka is from Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata. Here is her profile: /wiki/Shizuka_Hiratsuka. As before, the arrangement of the name in my trantion is different from the profile as I chose to follow the arrangement of names in the names originalnguage. In this case, Japanese, where the family namees before the given name.] He Who Knows Fate: Mdy, times have changed. Iron Fist Teacher: Tsk! He Who Knows Fate: Im not chatting anymore. Ive got to read the information. Iron Fist Teacher: Goodbye. How to put this? Chen Heng failed to meet his initial goals. In the end, no one clearly answered his questions on the ability third awakening. However, he made some headway in figuring out how to care for Sirin. Chen Heng stood up and looked around the basement. He felt it was an excellent decision not to put anything in the basement. He had even pulled in light when he initiated the ability second awakening. What if there had been swords or sabers around? When Chen Heng trained his ability, he usually did so in the basement. However, he would always store all the training equipment in his ne afterward, not leaving anything in the basement lest an ident happened and others discovered him to be an ability user. After all, Chen Heng had some equipment unique to ability users. Those items would increase the chances of exposure. Chen Heng knew about the hidden world. After all, he had experienced a Precognition vision of himself a few years into the future. He had even joined the Special Affairs Bureau. The disciples of some of the hidden worldsrge factions tended to y fast and loose. They could fight and scheme against each other, but they had a bottom line; they would avoid killing or injuring someone to the point where one could not cultivate anymore. There were few lone wolves in the hidden world. However, most were ruthless and strong people. Trying to kill me? Sure, but youd better not let me escape. Otherwise, your family will end up in my hands. There were practically no rules to protect one in the hidden world. Before one came in contact with the hidden world, thews and the Special Affairs Bureau would provide protection. However, once one came in contact with the hidden world, the nation would rarely care unless one joined the Special Affairs Bureau or another official organization. Even so, the government would only protect one from foreign cultivators or ability users harming one intentionally, rarely bothering with internal conflicts. Therefore, the Special Affairs Bureau was a good choice if one wanted to enter the hidden world. In the world, the hidden world was extremely concealed. Ordinary people would rarely stumble across it. Hence, when someone awakened an ability, they tended to consider themselves very incredible or heavens chosen. However, even if one really were heavens chosen, one still had to follow the basic rules. One could not just blindly do as one pleased. Those neers who thought too much of themselves suffered the most in the hidden world. There were many monsters and demons in this world. There were also plenty of noble ns with millennia-long heritage. Some mythological characters truly existed. However, most of them went to the ces they shouldsuch as Chinas Heavenly Court, Japans Takamanohara, and Greeces Mount Olympus. These ces had ample spiritual energy, which made them suitable training grounds for cultivators and ability users. Practically all the true experts headed to these ces and rarely came out to the mundane world. [TL Note: The Heavenly Court is where the Chinese pantheon resides. Takamanohara is where the Japanese pantheon resides. Mount Olympus is where the Greek pantheon resides. Here are the various links for more information: http://afe.easia.columbia.edu/cosmos/prb/heavenly.htm, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Takamagahara, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Olympus.] If those arrogant neers still did not adjust their attitudes after getting beaten up badly, they would not continue existing in this world for much longer. Book 1: Chapter 14: The Hidden World’s Chain of Disdain Book 1: Chapter 14: The Hidden Worlds Chain of Disdain Ability users had the hardest time in the hidden world. Cultivators could be divided into two categories. The first was self-reliant, relying on only oneself to grow stronger step by step. Chinas immortal cultivators and Japans onmyjis fell under this category. The second was assisted, relying on external things to grow stronger. Japans mikos and shinkans and the wests saints, holy maidens, and priests fell under this category. They relied on the blessings of deities to cultivate. All of these people were broadly ssified as cultivators. [TL Note: Onmyji trantes as Yin-and-Yang master. Onmyjis are masters of divination based on yinyang and five elements, simr to Daoism. Mikos are shrine maidens, and shinkans are shrine officials. Mikos and shinkans could be considered clergy. Here are the various Wikipedia entries on these terms: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onmy%C5%8Dji, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miko, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinkan_(official).] Under normal circumstances, self-reliant cultivators were weaker than assisted cultivators. However, self-reliant cultivators had greater potential than assisted cultivators. Self-reliant cultivators usually looked down on assisted cultivators. Ability users were at the bottom of the pecking order. Both categories of cultivators looked down on pure ability usersnot including ability users who both cultivated and used abilities, of course. As for the reasons, firstly, ability users had no stable way of improving their abilities; spiritual energy had a limited effect on improving abilities. Furthermore, the worlds spiritual energy was rtively thinner now. Ability users could only rely on endlessly training themselves or slowly grow stronger over time. Moreover, there were limits. Take Chen Heng, for example. His ability could no longer grow stronger. He could only train himself to use his ability better. That was not the greatest reason why cultivators looked down on ability users. The main reason was envy. Yes, envy. Cultivators required talent to cultivate. Cultivators with ordinary talent naturally envied these ability users, who were born with their abilities. Furthermore, those with good talent also felt envious. Who said ability users could not cultivate? Ability users who cultivated were slightly stronger than pure cultivators at the same cultivation level. As for how much, it would depend on the strength of the ability. This was the chain of disdain in the hidden world: Cultivators with abilities looked down on pure cultivators and pure ability users, as they were not as strong. Cultivators looked down on ability users, as they could continuously grow stronger and live longer. And finally, there were the ability users. Furthermore, there was one more reason. Ability users frequently got kidnapped for research. This was the truth. When Chen Heng worked for the Special Affairs Bureau in the future, he rescued some ability users kidnapped by criminal organizations to be guinea pigs. The one who left the deepest impression on him was a young girl who could control time. She was about the same age as Sirin. Although her ability was not very strong, it was an overpowered ability. This young girl had been extensively researched, put in the most miserable situations possible. When Chen Heng rescued her, her eyes were lightless, devoid of hope. As he had saved her, the Special Affairs Bureau decided to assign him to give her psychological counseling and guidance. He was also to persuade her to join the Special Affairs Bureau. Initially, they did not give him that assignment. Furthermore, he was not a professional in psychology. Unfortunately, that young girl was willing to speak with only Chen Heng. Even so, she just said a few words asionally. After Chen Heng brought her home, the guidance and counselingsted three months. With Chen Hengs careful ns and guidance, he sessfully turned the apathetic young girl into a detached young girl. However, she could at least speak normally with others, albeit coldly. Eventually, the young girl stayed with Chen Heng permanently and joined the Special Affairs Bureau. She even attained a higher grade at the Special Affairs Bureau than Chen Heng before he died. However, she kept staring at Chen Heng, no matter where she was. This young girl was different from Sirin. Although they both came from experimentalbs, Sirin had her memories sealed. Right now, she was no different from an ordinary young girl. However, that detached young girl was truly detached. She would follow wherever Chen Heng went, but she would ignore him when he spoke. He could not use that experience to care for Sirin. Rather than caring, that seemed more like raising livestock. Speaking of which, the Chen n was a cultivation noble n. However, there would only be one male child every generation for some reason. As a result, it could not develop into a proper n. Chen Hengs father, Chen Xuan, had been a powerful cultivator. There were ten cultivation realms: Energy Refinement, Foundation Building, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Soul Separation, Mind Dividing, Body Merger, Void Hollow, Great Maniptor, and Tribtion Candidate. Chen Xuan had been at the Body Merger Realm. While there were three more realms above, those powerhouses would only think of bing immortals and would head to the Heavenly Court. They rarely bothered with mundane affairs. Chen Xuan had reached the Body Merger Realm at around 30 years old, a super genius. Otherwise, he could not have snagged the Ji ns most beloved youngest daughter, Ji Yi, to be his wife. However, the Ji n threatened to disown Ji Yi because of that. Although the Ji n did not do so in the end, it did not maintain any overt connection. By Chen Hengs generation, the Chen ns ancestral cultivation technique had no more inheritors. That was not because Chen Heng had a poor cultivation talent or other nonsensical reasons but because the Chen ns ancestral crystal had been stolen when he was 14 years old. In China, starting to cultivate at a younger age was not necessarily better. One had to wait until ones meridians matured before one could start cultivation. As everyones meridians developed at a different rate, the age for starting cultivation differed. Some of therge cultivation noble ns even did not want their descendants to start cultivation too early. When the children were three or four years old, they would use spiritual energy to nurture spirituality and improve the childrens talents. The earlier this was done, the better. However, every n had different ways of nurturing spirituality. The stronger noble ns tended to nurture their childrens spirituality at a younger age. The Chen n was an ancient cultivation noble n. Their method of nurturing spirituality had already been perfected. Furthermore, there was Ji Yi, the young mistress of the Ji n. When Chen Heng was one month old, they had started nurturing his spirituality, using spiritual energy. With two Body Merger Realm powerhouses helping a child nurture spirituality and his innate talent being good, Chen Hengs cultivation talent would more or less rival Chen Xuans. Herey the difference between the Chen ns and other ns cultivation techniques. Even after a childs meridians matured, the Chen n would not let the child start cultivation. Instead, the child had to practice a sword technique, changing their physique to one even more suitable for the Chen ns cultivation technique. This sword technique was not a technique for cultivating immortality, just a martial art. The many generations of the Chen n entered cultivation by means of the sword, bing sword immortals. As a result, they would be significantly stronger than experts in the same cultivation realm. Chen Xuan had pushed his sword technique to its peak at 15 years old before using the ancestral crystal to cultivate the Chen ns immortal cultivation technique. His vast umtions propelled him rapidly, allowing him to reach the Body Merger Realm at 30. Chen Heng was even more excellent. He had already reached consummation in his sword technique soon after reaching 14. This made his parents very happy. However, just as Chen Heng was about ready to start cultivating, his parents were assassinated, and the crystal was stolen. This dealt him a tremendous mental blow. The Chen ns cultivation was unique, requiring the ancestral crystal to initiate cultivation. As a result, Chen Heng could not be a cultivator or even abandon his martial art. He could only remain a strong martial artist. However, cultivators and ability users saw martial artists as cowards, people who would never amount to much, so Chen Heng was never considered to have joined the hidden world. Book 1: Chapter 15: I Choose You, Yakumo Yukari! Book 1: Chapter 15: I Choose You, Yakumo Yukari! Back then, Chen Heng took a risk and stole the ancestral crystal back, but he was discovered. After thinking about it, he decided to hide at Mo Qingtongs ce, as he was familiar with only her family. Unexpectedly, the Mo ns n head had been there. At first, Chen Heng did not know, but the Mo ns n head revealed himselfter. The Mo ns n head was well-informed; he had found out that Chen Heng had stolen the culprits heirloom (as imed by the culprit), so the Mo ns n head moved to subdue Chen Heng. Later on, the culprit sent someone to pick up Chen Heng, saying that they would not hurt or kill him on ount of Mo Qingtong. However, she still felt worried and followed them. They got attacked along the way. The target was Chen Heng. She protected him with everything she had but for naught. In the end, the attackers killed Chen Heng, stole the crystal, and severely injured the culprits subordinates (arranged by the culprit himself). In reality, Chen Heng had contacted the Ji n after stealing the crystal. Previously, he did not have proof. Now that he had the crystal, he did not have to worry about the Ji n not believing him. Ji Yi was the Ji ns youngest daughter, and the Jis deeply loved her. Even when they chased her out of the house, they did not strike her off the genealogical record. The Ji n felt enraged after Ji Yi died, but the hidden culprit had perfectly wiped out all evidence. Just a little more time. The Ji n would have arrived in just a little more time. Chen Heng had awakened his attraction ability at the age of eight. However, his parents had hidden it. It was good to have a trump card in the hidden world. That was also why the hidden culprit did not make a move on Chen Heng, a child who only knew sword techniques and was protected by the Ji n. After all, the risk was not worth the benefit. When my ability grows stronger, I will create a fake, second-hand, low-end version of a miniature ck hole. Lets see if that crushes you. Calm down! Calm down! Creating a ck hole does not seem too realistic. Right now, the most important thing is to take back the ancestral crystal and convert my inner strength into spiritual energy. No, I cant. What if I get discovered? While I can flee, Sirin cant. But one monthter wont work because theres still Ryougi Shiki. What should I do? [TL Note: There are two categories of Chinese martial arts, external and internal. External martial arts focus on building up the body. Internal martial arts utilize breathing, stances, meditation, and other methods to reinforce the body in a fight. Cultivation has some simrities in that it cultivates inner strength/energy and uses qi (energy) flow. The difference is that internal martial arts exist in real life (effects not proven), and cultivation is a fictional exaggeration or only exists in myths and legends. The Taiji Fist is an example of an internal martial art. Here is a Wikipedia link on internal martial arts; it has some information on inner strength: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neigong.] I can only ask for help. That Yakumo Yukaris Gap ability seems like a good choice. I should spend some free time ying her game to understand her ability better. Chen Heng nced at his watch to check the time. Its already ten-thirty. I should go to sleep. Today has been exhrating. It feels like a long time has passed. After Chen Heng left the basement, he took a bottle of water from the fridge and headed to his room after finishing it. When Chen Heng walked past Sirins room, he noticed light beneath the door. It looked like she was not asleep yet. Knock! Knock! Knock! Chen Heng knocked on the door. Sirin, do sleep earlier! Also, Im going out tomorrow morning. I will have breakfast ready for you in the microwave. If it is cold, just use the microwave to reheat it. Got it, Elder Brother. Chen Heng had experienced this phase. It was normal for young children to y with their cell phones. It would be fine as long as she did not sleep toote. Hopefully, Sirin will wake up for breakfast tomorrow. Honestly speaking, if not for experiencing so much today, Chen Heng would not go to sleep so early. It was only ten-thirty. Midnight was the start of the nightlife. However, he felt tired. After all, he had joined the Dimension Administrators Association, caught an illegal transmigrator, adopted Sirin, learned mid-tier cooking, brought Sirin to the night amusement park, and undergone the ability second awakening. As Chen Hengy in bed, he decided to look up Yakumo Yukaris information. After all, it likely would not take much time. Since he might be asking her for help, how could he not find out more? Chen Heng spent thirty minutes looking up all the information on Yakumo Yukari in the associations store. To put it in a nutshell, she was a master thief. This old woman was unfathomable. Her ability to manipte boundaries was truly incredible. There was also that Gap that could appear anywhere. Ive decided. I choose you, Yakumo Yukari! Her ability is very suitable for stealing things. If she gets discovered, she can run if she cannot win. Well, Ill sleep first. There are plenty of things to do tomorrow. I need to visit the unconscious Ryougi Shiki and make dinner at Mo Qingtongs home. As for discussing the heist with Yakumo Yukari, Ill decide after visiting Ryougi Shiki tomorrow. There should be something special about her, right? After all, the world consciousness sent her here from another world. Girl in Prayer [TL Note: Girl in Prayer is a Chinese meme from Touhou Projects loading screen. It basically means Now loading. Look at the picture in the link below; the Chinese words above Now Loading are Girl in Prayer, instead of Now Loading in Chinese. The author likely used this to indicate Chen Heng was sleeping. Here is a picture of that loading screen: /a/lS9G4rF.] ------ The next day, Chen Hengs biological clock woke him up at six. After washing up, he went to the basement to practice the sword. Although he had already practiced the Chen ns sword technique to consummation, he persisted in practicing it daily, waking up at six and practicing for one hour after washing up. This guaranteed that his sword technique would not regress. Although cultivators and ability users looked down on martial artists, not even considering them part of the hidden world, the inner strength that martial artists cultivated allowed them to defeat dozens of ordinary people with no problem. As for a sword practitioner like Chen Heng, such a feat would be even easier. The n ns sword technique was called the Chen n Sword Technique, nothing else. The Chen ns cultivation technique was likewise called the Chen n Cultivation Technique. The Chen n martial artists and cultivators practiced the same technique. However, they needed the ancestral crystal to convert inner strength into spiritual energy. They needed to absorb a wisp of unique, extremely high-quality spiritual energy from it. This wisp of spiritual energy could also be used to increase their chances of breaking through to the next cultivation realm. The crystal could absorb natural spiritual energy and refine it into this high-quality spiritual energy, but the crystal produced only a wisp every year. A powerful ancestor of the Chen n had put in a lot of effort to make this crystal more than a thousand years ago. This ancestor was said to be highly protective of his descendants. However, he went missingter on. For some reason, after this ancestor went missing, the Chen n was reduced to a single line of descent every generation. Furthermore, it would be either of the following situations: their talents were poor, and they died before living to 200 years old, or their talents were excellent, and they died before 100. Chen Xuan was rather unfortunate, dying before 40. Right now, Chen Heng was considering going to another world after snatching back the ancestral crystal. After practicing the sword, Chen Heng took a shower, then made breakfast. High-quality ingredients only required the simplest cooking methods, so he decided to make egg fried rice. Yes, egg fried rice. Even after learning mid-tier cooking, he did not like to cook; he just needed to fill his stomach. As for why he was willing to cook avish meal for Sirin? Well, that was his first time cooking for Sirin, so he had to leave a good impression. After eating a portion of the egg fried rice, he ced the remainder in the microwave, hoping Sirin would wake up early and not need to reheat the food. Otherwise, it would affect the texture. Although it was just egg fried rice, it still was delectable, due to his mid-tier cooking. After dealing with everything, he checked the hospitals name on the invoice and finally left. Book 1: Chapter 16: Faillen Angel Gabriel Book 1: Chapter 16: Faillen Angel Gabriel Chen Heng passed by the florist before visiting Ryougi Shiki at the hospital. Wee, dear customer. What flower do you need? a worker asked Chen Heng as soon as he entered the store. Its for a patient visit. Some lilies will do. Alright. Please wait a moment. Fantasy Sea Vis was not far from the hospital where Ryougi Shiki was an inpatient. This was also out of consideration for the wealthy. This florist was near the hospital. It had to be said that the owner had some business acumen. Mister Chen, are you here to visit your younger sister again? Youe every week. You have a great rtionship with your younger sister, the nurse at the counter greeted Chen Heng when he entered the hospital. These people must have had their memories altered by the world consciousness. The world consciousness truly could arrange for a person to merge into the world without anyone realizing it. My younger sister is still in the same ward, right? Theres no change. She is still in ward 606. How could Chen Heng know which ward Ryougi Shiki was in? He only knew which hospital, and that was from looking at the hospital invoice. Initially, he nned to inquire at the front desk. Who would have imagined that the nurse at the front desk appeared familiar with him? Naturally, he could no longer ask. That was why he used such a question. Alright. I got it. Ill go visit my younger sister first. Goodbye, Mister Chen. Goodbye. Chen Heng took the elevator to the sixth floor and searched for ward 606. The moment he entered, he saw a nurse massaging Ryougi Shiki. This should be physiotherapy for vegetative patients. On the way here, Chen Heng had looked up Ryougi Shikis information but had not finished going through it yet. He had only seen her profile but not the anime with her as the main character, The Garden of Sinners. However, he knew that Ryougi Shiki had already been bedridden for two years. If one had not given up hope on aatose patient, one needed to massage the patient. Ah! Its Mister Chen Heng. This was another person who knew Chen Heng. Hows my younger sisters body? Is she recovering well? Your younger sisters body does not show any signs of atrophy due to the frequent physiotherapy sessions. Thats good. Chen Heng walked to the bedside table and took out the wilted lilies in the vase. Then, he ced in the new lilies. Why are there lilies at the bedside? The world consciousness is truly mysterious. Did it know that I would buy lilies when I visited Ryougi Shiki? Alright. Mister Chen, the physiotherapy is over. You can continue to apany your younger sister. Ill leave first. If there is anything, just press the bell. Alright. Chen Heng sat on the chair next to the bed and looked at this younger sister who had appeared out of nowhere. Ryougi Shiki had neat ck hair that was slightly longer than average. This was somewhat different from the profile Chen Heng had read. Perhaps it was due to her hair not being maintained for a long time. Furthermore, she had a slightly paleplexion from her longa. What mystified Chen Heng the most was his impression that Ryougi Shiki was extraordinarily handsome. Although using handsome to describe a girl was a bit rude, that was how he felt. While Chen Heng was apanying Ryougi Shiki, he had nothing to say to her. After all, this was the first time the two met. However, if he simply left, it would not fit the setting of them being siblings. I shall watch The Garden of Sinners here, then. Watching the anime in front of the main character feels quite fantastic. The anime had 13 episodes, each running 23 or 24 minutes, for a total of over 300 minutes, or five hours or so. Fortunately, there was a fast-forward function. Chen Heng watched it at double time, finishing all 13 episodes in two and a half hours. [TL Note: The author had the wrong information on The Garden of Sinners. The Garden of Sinners anime were seven films of varying lengths from 30 mins to two hours. Then, four extra films covered epilogues, short stories, and recaps, bringing the total to 11 films. You can get more information at the Wikipedia entry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Garden_of_Sinners.] Elder Sister Shiki is the best in the world! Wait, thats not right. She is my younger sister now Her Mystic Eyes of Death Perception is very strong. I wonder, how strong is it after going to another world? Damn! Its almost 11 already? Time passes quickly. Chen Heng nced to the top right corner of the Dimension Administrators Association and noticed it was close to 11. Now, he discovered another function of the Dimension Administrators Association: a clock. It is time to go home and cook for Sirin. However, I should go to the market first before returning. Chen Heng left the hospital and walked toward the market. As he walked, he suddenly saw Ding! Wee, Faillen Angel Gabriel, to the association! Another neer? Since I joined the chat group yesterday, three neers have joined in less than 24 hours. However, that makes sense, what with so many worlds suffering damage from the shock waves in the dimensional sea. There must have been a bigmotion. Just look at how many missions there are in the mission hall. Furthermore, the number of missions is increasing. They will neverplete the missions if they do not recruit more people. Chen Heng did not have to look to know that the chat group was buzzing now. Magus of Flowers: So, its a female. Theres no fun in making her crossdress, then. He Who Knows Fate: He Who Knows Fate: As soon as Ie in, I see Merlin spouting such beastly words. Efreet: Faillen Angel? Shouldnt it be fallen angel? [TL Note: The Chinese and Japanese characters forzy and fallen look and sound simr. This was done intentionally as a pun. The English trantions of the anime coined the word Faillen Angel to maintain the pun. The disy name of this character makes it obvious who she is, so Im just going to reveal her anime and profile here. She is Tenma Gabriel White from Gabriel DropOut. (Ignore the arrangement of her names in the profile; this is the correct arrangement ording to the Japanese. The profiles arrangement is different because they rearranged it to fit the usual Western naming convention with the family name at the end.) Here is a link to her profile: /wiki/Gabriel_White_Tenma.] He Who Knows Fate: It does not matter what kind of angel she is. Neer, you can take a look at the announcements. It will exin the Dimension Administrators Association to you. I Have a Strong Presence: @He Who Knows Fate, you stole my line. He Who Knows Fate: Sorry. Queen of Ice and Snow: Speaking of neers, I have not seen Queen of Rhodes Ind say anything yet. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Not everyone is as free as you, old granny. She might have a job, alright? Queen of Ice and Snow: Old granny pretending to be young, you are not qualified to say that. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Humph! Queen of Ice and Snow: Humph! Magus of Flowers: Very good. They started arguing again. Faillen Angel Gabriel: Are there any games I can y in this association? Umaru-chan: Ah! One of us! There is a store in the association, and there is a games section there. The games there are very cheap, and there are all sorts of genres. Oh, right, I forgot to sign in today. @Faillen Angel Gabriel, neers get tenfold the points for the first sign-in; that is 100 points. He Who Knows Fate: Shouldnt you tell her that people with abilities can undergo the ability second awakening for 100 points? After all, she has angel in her name Umaru-chan: How can abilities be more fun than games? Faillen Angel Gabriel: How can abilities be more fun than games? He Who Knows Fate: Excellent, I have lost. Efreet: So, why Faillen Angel? An overlyzy angel? Iron Fist Teacher: How can that be? How could angels be Faillen Angel Gabriell: Thats right. I just want to y games and do nothing else. Thats why Im called Faillen Angel Gabriel. This disy name suits me well. Im not changing it. Iron Fist Teacher: Ermalright. It looks like I am truly behind the times. I can no longer keep up. nk Never Loses: @Umaru-chan, @Faillen Angel Gabriel, any interest in ying a coop game together? Im extremely good at games. Umaru-chan: Its true! Boss nk is a true god of games. He is incredible at every genre, no matter what it is. Book 1: Chapter 17: Sirin Sleeping In Book 1: Chapter 17: Sirin Sleeping In Faillen Angel Gabriel: Excellent. Ick teammates like you. Actually, Im good at games too. I just keep running into lousy teammates. So, what are we ying? nk Never Loses: Lets y League of Kings. It is a game that became popr recently. 5v5. Adding my younger sister, we definitely can win as long as thest yer is not lousy. [TL Note: League of Kings waster rebranded as Honor of Kings (Wangze Rongyao). It is a mobile MOBA dominating the Chinese market. Here is the Wikipedia entry on it; you can read more about League of Kings under the history section: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honor_of_Kings.] Faillen Angel Gabriel: Lets do it. Wait a moment. I need to import the game into myputer first. The games in the associations store are truly cheap! There are many that I have never seen before. Umaru-chan: Sure. I have yed it a few times before. It is pretty interesting. He Who Knows Fate: It looks like the neer does not need us to guide him. Exin things to her when you are ying. Remember to do it in a group voice chat, and dont let the other teammates hear. @nk Never Loses @Umaru-chan Umaru-chan: Got it. He Who Knows Fate: Goodbye. Im going home to cook for Sirin. Iron Fist Teacher: I envy Sirin for having someone to cook for her. He Who Knows Fate: I have no way to follow up on your statement. Iron Fist Teacher: Theres no need to follow up. Id better go to the schools store to buy some bread. He Who Knows Fate: It sounds very pitiful. Well, Ive got to go. While chatting, Chen Heng arrived at the market. When he walked out of the market, he was carrying two bags full of ingredients. When cooking yesterday, he had used up almost all the ingredients, so he bought arger quantity today. Since Sirin was still growing, he needed to consider bnced nutrition, including vegetables and meat. As for cooking dinner at Mo Qingtongs home, he nned to use their ingredients. They usually kept some high-ss ingredients there, allowing for more delectable dishes. ------ When Chen Heng arrived home, he realized that the house was utterly silent. Dont tell me Sirin has not woken up yet? Lets check to see if she ate breakfast. Chen Heng walked to the microwave and opened it. The egg fried rice was still there,pletely untouched. This child, Sirin. What time did she sleepst night? Its past 11 already. Didnt I tell her not to sleep toote? Chen Heng had a headache. Although he knew that children would not take the words of adults seriously, he did not expect Sirin would still be in bed at such an hour. Chen Heng went to the second floor and knocked on Sirins door. Knock! Knock! Knock! Sirin, are you awake? Huh? Who is it? What time is it? How irritating! This was definitely someone who just woke up. Calm down. Calm down. Sirin is still a child. She had a terrible past. I have to be more tolerant. I must stay calm. This is her first time using a cell phone. It is normal for her to forget about the time. Chen Heng continuously reminded himself not to get angry. Sirin, its already 11! Quickly get up and wash up. Its almost lunch. Ah! Its 11 already? Elder Brother, Ill get up immediately! Take your time; theres no rush. If you rush, you might fall. This was not his real younger sister, after all. If she were, Chen Heng would show her how red flowers could be [give a spanking]. Im going to cook first. Wash up after tidying up, thene down and eat. I got it, Elder Brother. Chen Heng walked downstairs calmly, entered the kitchen, and prepared the ingredients for cooking. He had to maintain his calm. After all, he was getting points for this. He couldnt beat up the guest after taking the points, right? Chen Heng somewhat missed that young girl with the time abilities. That was easy for him. The only downside was that she was too easy, practically like a robot. Sirins current behavior had its benefits too. Lets cook stir-friedmb with scallions, then braised fish and Mapo tofu. That will be enough for lunch. Martial artists like Chen Heng ate a lot, so he did not have to worry about leftovers. Of course, he could control his food intake. If he overate, he could convert the food into energy. If not, then never mind. His martial art had already reached the pinnacle; further improvement was impossible. He could eat however much he wanted. It did not matter how much Sirin could eat. He decided to feed her all kinds of food and observe her for a few days to see what she liked. Then, he could cook more of those dishes. Half an hourter, Chen Heng felt rather satisfied with the three dishes before him. He had not wasted the 500 points; the mid-tier cooking was incredible. Fortunately, Chen Heng had more than one hob. Otherwise, he could not finish cooking within 30 minutes; braised fish took too much time. Chen Heng took out the three dishes and two bowls of rice. Then, he saw Sirin ying with the phone on the sofa. She was still wearing the tailor-made clothes that she wore yesterday. Sirin, its time to eat! Got it! Upon hearing Chen Heng call for her, Sirin reluctantly put down the phone. Chen Heng was curious about what Sirin was ying for her to be so engrossed. However, he felt too embarrassed to ask. Sleep earlier next time; dont sleep sote. You need to eat breakfast too. You are still growing. If you dont eat breakfast, you might not get sufficient nutrition, making it easier for you to fall sick. Got it, Elder Brother. Who knew whether Sirin listened? Good that you do. Quickly eat. I cooked these for you. If theres anything youd like to eat, just tell me. I will try to cook what you like. Thank you, Elder Brother. Silly child, why thank me? Oh, right, Ill be cooking at Uncle Mos house. Just tell me if you crave anything. Uncle Mos house has much better ingredients than the market. They will taste better. Remember, Chinese dishes. Its not that I cant cook foreign dishes, but Uncle Mos house wont have ingredients for those, and I cant trouble them to buy those ingredients. UhI dont know. Sirin cocked her head and thought about it seriously. Unfortunately, she had not had much exposure to Chinese dishes, so nothing came to mind. Then, think about it. When you figure it out, let me know. Alright. Fifteen minutester, the two had their fill. Chen Heng had eaten most of the food. Chen Heng nced at Sirin. He had not expected Sirin to eat as much as she had of the three dishes. This child was not very big, but she ate a lot. However, she is still growing, just 14 years old. It is good that she is eating more. Elder Brother, Ill do the dishes. You? Just leave it. Chen Heng nced at Sirins clothes. Whats wrong? Do you think that I cant clean the dishes properly? Sirin puffed up her cheeks. She seemed a little mad, like a young child looked down on by her parents. Look at your clothes. Thats the only set of this. If its stained, there is no more. Another, prettier set is being made, but it will take time. Chen Heng could tell that Sirin loved this set of clothes. Alright, then. Book 1: Chapter 18: Elder Sister Raven Is Very Cute Book 1: Chapter 18: Elder Sister Raven Is Very Cute Go y with your phone first. Ill bring you to buy a new cell phone in the afternoon and get you aputer as well. Alright! Upon hearing that Chen Heng intended to buy her a new phone andputer, Sirin felt happy. Then, she ran to the sofa andy down there. Sirin, we just ate. Dont lie down on the sofa. Got it! Just go do the dishes! Although Sirin said she got it, she remained lying on the sofa. As Chen Heng did the dishes, he kept an eye on the chat group. nk Never Loses: After ying a few rounds, I discovered you really suck and werent just working as a spy for the other side to trick me. @Faillen Angel Gabriel Faillen Angel Gabriel: How can that be? Im just not familiar with this game. nk Never Loses: Despite ying as an ADC, you cant even kill a single person. When you y as support, you keep trying to kill steal. Those who y as marksmen are all crying. You got 6-0-3 when you support, and the marksman got 0-5-7. Despite ying support, you always miraculously take thest hit on the enemy. Yet, you cannot get any kills when you y as an ADC. You are truly excellent! Fortunately, there was my younger sister and me, so we managed to win. Otherwise, I would no longer live up to my disy name. [TL Note: ADC refers to the role in a MOBA: attack-damage-carry. Here is an article on it: /wiki/ADC. Marksman is a range attacker role. Here is an article exining it: /wiki/Champion_sses/Marksman. The numbers refer to the kill-death-assist stats; 6-0-3 means 6 kills, 0 deaths, and 3 assists, and 0-5-7 means 0 kills, 5 deaths, and 7 assists. These numbers show that the support character was not doing her job, letting the damage dealer die while she took the kill.] Faillen Angel Gabriel: Im just in bad form. Iright! I have a cold! nk Never Loses: Like I believe you. Youan angelcan catch a cold? Faillen Angel Gabriel: Who says that angels cannot catch colds? This is racial discrimination. nk Never Loses: Racial discrimination? Well, I am looking down on angels. Faillen Angel Gabriel: Give me another chance. nk Never Loses: Bring it on! In any case, I do not depend on my teammates skill level when I y games. Just having my younger sister and me is sufficient. Just let us carry you. Faillen Angel Gabriel: Yeah, yeah. nk Never Loses: Also, if you y as support, dont try and kill. Just focus on healing and purifying. Faillen Angel Gabriel: Alright, alright, alright. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: What kind of lousy angel is this? God would probably die of anger if he saw this. He Who Knows Fate: Is this really the Dimension Administrators Association? I keep feeling that I joined the wrong group chat. Iron Fist Teacher: I feel the same. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Well, dont mind the details. However, I do feel that the group has never discussed any proper business before. He Who Knows Fate: Thats right. Is there an ability fourth awakening after the third? @17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: There is. He Who Knows Fate: How many points? Its not 1,000,000, right? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Congrattions, you guessed right. He Who Knows Fate: How long do I have to save to get the ability fourth awakening? Queen of Ice and Snow: That might take a long time. Isnt there the mission hall? Just take more missions. He Who Knows Fate: Those missions are not easy. Never mind. Ill take a look in a while. Chen Heng wiped his hands dry with a towel and ced the bowls and chopsticks back in the cab. When can I gather 1,000,000 points? Never mind. In any case, I dont even need the ability third awakening at the moment. My ability has not reached its limits yet. However, I should take some missions. After all, there can never be enough points. Sirin, Im going to my room to nap. Younever mind. You just got up. Just continue ying with your phone. Dont look at the screen too closely. Chen Heng worried about Sirin, feeling like a father. Got it! Im not a child anymore. HahIm just 18, only four years older than Sirin. Why do I feel like Im taking care of a daughter? This wont do. I have to take a good nap. Chen Heng patted his face with his hands as he headed upstairs. By the way, Sirin, if Elder Sister Ravenesthe maid from yesterdayjuste up and wake me up. I dont lock my door. Got it! Got it! Just go and sleep. She is already starting to get impatient with me. Not even a day has passed. Should I celebrate that she has already epted me as her elder brother, or should I feel sad that she is starting to feel irritated with me? I really should change my nagging style of caring for her. Chen Heng ruminated as he doffed his slippers and climbed into bed. ------ After some time, Sirins voice rang out as Chen Heng felt himself being pushed. Elder Brother, wake up. Elder Sister Raven came over already. Oh. Ill get up now. Chen Heng opened his eyes and checked the time on the group chat. Ill go down first, then. Footsteps pattered down the steps now. Its past three already? Chen Heng went downstairs afterbing his hair. When he arrived, he saw Elder Sister Raven sitting on the sofa, chatting with Sirin. No matter how many times he saw her, he still found Elder Sister Ravens figure breathtaking. Elder Sister Raven, you are here. Master sent me here to ask what ingredients you need. That way, I can buy them if we dont have them in stock. Theres no need. Ill just make do with whatevers avable. I can cook mostmon dishes. I cant exactly tell her that I can make delectable food with just ordinary ingredients. How would that look like someone who practiced for only a few days? Alright. When is Little Henging over, then? Master cant wait. Elder Sister Raven evenughed when she said that. He feels that much anticipation, huh? Its not that Master anticipates how delicious your cooking is. In reality, he will already be happy if it is at ordinary standards. Thats true. Its not that Aunty Lius cooking is bad, but it tastes strange. Elder Sister Raven, did you never teach Aunty Liu how to cook before? I did. However, there is no changing her cooking. I cant do anything about it. Five oclock, then. Ill go over at five oclock. I have to bring Sirin to buy a new phone andputerter. I might have to trouble you with that too. Sure. Ill go back and tell Master first. At the same time, Ill ask if I can drive you to the electronics market. I always envy Qingtong for having a maid like you, no matter how many times I see you. I feel honored, Young Master Heng. A faint, teasing smile shed on Ravens face. Ive already said, just call me Little Heng when no one is around. Really! All you do is tease me. Alright, alright, alright. Little Heng, Ill go back to report to Master first. Alright. Ill bring Sirin over in a while. Chen Heng sent Raven to the door, watching her leave. Sirin, put on your shoes. We are about to go. Well buy you a phone andputer. Got it! Iming! Sirin immediately became excited when she heard they were going to get the new phone andputer already. She leaped up from the sofa and ran upstairs. Five minutester, Chen Heng brought Sirin over to Mo Qingtongs house. Ding dong! Ding dong! Not long after Chen Heng pressed the doorbell, the door opened. Young Master Heng, Master has agreed to let me drive you to the electronics market. However, we have to wait for the young miss to tidy up. Come in first. Raven invited Chen Heng and Sirin in as she spoke. Book 1: Chapter 19: Master Mo Will Pay for Everything Today Book 1: Chapter 19: Master Mo Will Pay for Everything Today Qingtong is going too? Doesnt she have to study? Master said there must be a bnce between work and rest. After doing mock exams for so long, it is time for her to rx a little. We cant exhaust the young miss, so he allowed the young miss to go with you. The young miss felt very happy to hear that. Indeed, a bnce between work and rest is important. Ille over and help her study tomorrow. Chen Heng was nning to leak the college entrance exam questions to Mo Qingtong. He did not need to do so for thenguage subjects, but he could give her some guidance in the science subjects and math. The young miss will be very happy. When Chen Heng entered, he saw Mo Yun reading the newspaper while seated on the sofa. He seemed to have seen the same scene yesterday. Do all government officials like to read the newspaper? Little Heng, are you going to the electronics market to buy a phone andputer for Sirin? Uh-huh! In that case, let me pay for everything on this trip to the electronics market. Take it as my gift to Sirin. This Dont be in a hurry to refuse. Didnt I say I would give Sirin a gift? However, I dont know what young children like nowadays, so take the phone andputer as gifts. Pick good ones; dont try to save. Raven, do keep an eye out. Get the best. Yes, Master. Master, Im going upstairs to help the young miss first. Ok, go on, then. Do you need help? Qingtong is upstairs? Little Tong should be changing clothes upstairs. Do you want to go up and see? Thistheres no need for that, right? Ill just wait. Chen Heng felt embarrassed. A girl is changing, so why are you telling me to go up? Are you worried that your daughter cant get married? I see. Take a seat first, then. Wait, why do you look disappointed? Girls will take some time to change. Just wait patiently. Look at your sorrowful expression. What did you experience? Five minutester: Little Heng, lets go. Mo Yun got proven wrong shortly after speaking. His daughter had already finished changing and was walking down the stairs. Huh? Why are you so fast today? Dont you and your mother take at least half an hour to change before you go shopping? Dont tell me you got ready in advance to go out and have fun? This is definitely a person with a story to tell. HuhI didnt! I just casually picked some clothes. Why the pause? Like I believe you. Youre even wearing makeup. You were prepared to go out and have fun long ago. Were you nning on finding a reason to go out, even without me? Chen Heng was frantically ridiculing Mo Qingtong in his heart. However, truth be told, Chen Heng found Mo Qingtongs getup stunning. She wore a short-sleeved blouse with red and white stripes, a ck cor, and ck hems. It looked exquisitely tailored, dainty, and delicate, disying her beautiful corbones. A pale-blue miniskirt revealed fair, long legs. Her white sneakers gave her a rxed look. She already looked pretty in the first ce. Now, with makeupwhich Raven must have helped her applyshe looked even more attractive. How is this a high school girl? You are even tempting me. When I think about it, she has always been a daring person. These were Chen Hengs true thoughts. Youcant even lie. Never mind. Ill spare you this time. Thank you, Dad! Little Heng, lets go! Alright. Bye, Uncle Mo! After 30 minutes of traveling and 40 minutes of shopping, Chen Heng finished buying everything. As for what happened exactly, I wont borate lest you use me of padding the word count. Chen Heng had already arranged for the delivery of theputer. If they headed home now, they would arrive in time to receive the delivery. So, where are we going to have fun now? Mo Qingtong sallied forth. Shouldnt we head back now? Chen Heng perfectly shot her down. Mo Qingtongunched another attack. No! I managed to get out after much difficulty. How can I go back so quickly? However, it would be past five by the time we reach home if we leave now. Im making dinner. Are you nning not to eat? Chen Heng shot her down again, dealing her a fatal blow this time. Very well. You win. Lets go home. Clearly, Mo Qingtong chose food in the battle between food and fun. After another 30 minutes of traveling, they returned to Mo Qingtongs house. Nothing interesting happened in between. Uncle Mo, we are back! When Chen Heng reached Mo Qingtongs house, he saw Mo Yun still reading the newspaper. It had been a long time, but government officials tended to order three or four different newspapers. Their employers paid for these. In the future, Chen Heng would receive four different newspapers too. Are you going to start cooking? The moment Mo Yun saw Chen Heng return, he asked about meal preparations. Theres no rush, right? Wheres Aunty Liu? Despiteing over for the second time today, Chen Heng still did not see Liu Yunxian. Her? She is having her beauty sleep. She went to sleep at three. She should be waking up soon. Should we wait for her? Dont ever wait. Quickly start cooking! When Chen Heng mentioned cooking with Liu Yunxian, Mo Yun turned anxious. It was rare for him to have a decent meal. How could he let one slip through his fingers? Cough! Cough! I mean, its already past five. It is time to start cooking. Just let Aunty Liu sleep a little longer. Think about how great it would be if she could immediately eat after waking up? Perhaps Mo Yun felt he had been too hasty and decided to correct himself. Right, right, right! Quickly start cooking. It would be best if you finish before my mother wakes up. That way, you cane again tomorrow to get my mother to give you pointers. That means I can eat your cooking again tomorrow. Alright. Ill start cooking. Elder Sister Raven, can you help me? I dont know where the ingredients are kept. Sure. Raven brought Chen Heng to the basement. Unlike Chen Hengs house, where the basement was reserved for training, Mo Qingtongs basement served as a pantry. The moment Chen Heng entered the basement, he felt the temperature decrease. A lower temperature was normal. After all, this ce was used for storing food. Take a look. What do you need? There are quite a lot of ingredients here. I only know ordinary home cooking, so justmon ingredients will do. That makes sense. Youve only cooked for a few days, so you wont be capable of the veryplicated dishes. Speaking of which, that reminds me of when I tried to teach the young miss to cook. The first month after we moved here, the young miss insisted on learning to cook to avoid the madams cooking. Unfortunately, her cooking was simr to the madams. After learning for ten days, she could not cook anything decent. Book 1: Chapter 20: Mo Family Father-and-Daughter Scheme Book 1: Chapter 20: Mo Family Father-and-Daughter Scheme What are you nning to cook? Three earthly treasures, oil-braised prawns, c chicken, braised lions head, sweet and sour pork ribs, and water-poached meat slices. [TL Note: Lions head is arge meatball, not the actual head of a lion. Here is the Wikipedia entry on it: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lion%27s_Head_(food).] [TL Note: Water-poached meat slices are a style of cooking originating from Sichuan. Despite its name, it is not a nd dish, and the meat slices, along with other ingredients, would be in a pot of oil. Here is the Wikipedia entry on it: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shuizhu.] Youve learned quite a few dishes. Not really. These are the ones that Im good at. They should be quite delicious. Alright. Ill help you pick out the ingredients. Soon, Chen Heng and Raven carried a pile of ingredients out of the basement and walked toward the kitchen. It looks like our tongues will be blessed, Father. The sight of Chen Heng and Raven carrying so many ingredients into the kitchen excited Mo Qingtong. Little Tong, tell Father, is Little Hengs cooking really delicious? Of course! Why would I lie to you? Why did you get Chen Heng toe over and cook if you dont believe me? Cough! Cough! Mo Yun checked his surroundings. He only spoke after verifying that Liu Yunxian was not around. Isnt it all because I dont want to eat your mothers cooking? Isnt it the same for you? That is just one reason. More importantly, Little Hengs cooking is very delicious. Just wait. ------ In the kitchen: Do you really not need my help? I really dont. I can cook myself. You have been driving the entire day, so you should go and rest. Chen Heng pushed Raven out of the kitchen as he spoke. Alright, alright, alright. Even Little Heng shuns me now. How could I shun you? I already said you have been driving the entire day. Just go and rest. At the same time, you can help me keep an eye on the workers from the electronics marketing to deliver theputer. They should be arriving soon. In any case, you have the key to my house. Raven would asionally help Chen Heng clean up his house or cook for him, so she had a key to his vi. Alright. I shall ept it as your concern. Ill go to your ce, then. Raven went out, leaving Chen Heng alone to prepare supper. Six dishes. It looks like I have to get busy. ------ Chen Heng finished cooking after an hour. Qingtong, let them know its time to eat. Elder Sister Raven, help me bring the dishes out. Got it! Got it! Soon, Raven walked into the kitchen. It smells good! Little Heng, your cooking skills are truly excellent. You have great talent in this area! Its still alright. Lets bring all these out. By the way, has Aunty Liu woken up yet? She woke up 30 minutes ago. However, she did not enter since she saw you had already started. Oh, right, theputer has been delivered. Ok. After Chen Heng and Raven brought all the dishes out, everyone else took their seats. Hmm. No matter how they taste, they score full marks in fragrance and looks. No sooner had the dishes been served than Liu Yunxian started judging. Darling, lets eat first. Try Little Hengs handiwork. Little Heng, Raven,e and sit too. As Mo Qingtongs personal maid, Raven should not join the family at the table during mealtimes. However, there were no outsiders here. Of course, at the Mo Familys mansion, she would have to follow the usual convention. Raven and Chen Heng sat down. Chen Heng sat beside Sirin, and Raven sat beside Mo Qingtong. This was what the seating arrangement was like: Mo Yun (Hosts seat) Liu Yunxian Table Chen Heng Mo Qingtong Table Sirin Raven Lets eat, said Mo Yun at the hosts seat, starting the meal. The taste is alright. Looks and smell get full marks. As for the tastelets say 80. However, Little Heng is quite talented to manage this level after practicing for a few days. My wifes (my mothers, the madams, Auntys) sense of taste is indeed strange. Mo Yun, Mo Qingtong, Raven, and Chen Heng all thought the same thing. As for Sirin, she did not have much exposure to Chinese food. Furthermore, her first Chinese meal was cooked by Chen Heng using mid-tier cooking. How could she know how well Chen Heng cooked? Is Auntys cooking better than Elder Brothers? Sirin asked. Little Sirin just arrived in China, right? Aunty will cook for you another day, and you will know. Oh! Thank you, Aunty! Poor Sirin, you still do not know what is in store for you. Well, let this be a lesson for you. You shall learn that the mouth is the source of trouble. As for the others, they did not dare to say anything even though they knew that Chen Hengs cooking tasted better than Liu Yunxians. Alright. Lets dig in. Lets not waste Little Hengs efforts. How about Little Henge over and cook again tomorrow? Then, Mother can give him some pointers. This time, Mo Qingtong spoke, saying something Mo Yun did not dare to. How can this do? How could we make the guest cook every day? Before Chen Heng could reply, Liu Yunxian rejected this suggestion. Then, he saw Mo Qingtong and Mo Yun winking frantically at him. Its fine. Aunty Liu, dont I still have to trouble you to give me pointers? How else do I improve my cooking skills? What else could Chen Heng do? He could only take the hints the father-daughter pair were giving. Thats fine, then. Your cooking talent is excellent. Not giving you some pointers would be a waste of your talent. Alright, lets stop talking already. We should be eating, given we are at the dining table. Come on, eat up. How to describe this mealMo Yun and Mo Qingtong ate quickly and eagerly, looking like they had not eaten for three days. However, Chen Heng understood. After all, mid-tier cooking could already be considered the pinnacle of mortal chefs. Even if he tried to make it terrible, consider what his cooking waspared with. During the meal, Chen Heng kept serving Sirin food. After all, she was still young, and her arms were not long enough. Mo Qingtong clearly saw this action. As she devoured her food, she stared at Chen Heng with envy in her eyes. [TL Note: The Chinese meal typically involves dishes in the center of the table. Everyone would have a bowl of rice and serve themselves food from the shared dishes in the center to eat with their rice. Serving another person food is seen as care and concern for that person, especially when the better parts like a chicken leg, for example, are picked.] Ill be going back with Sirin, then. Sorry to leave the dishes to Elder Sister Raven. After eating, it was time to go. Chen Heng did not n on staying too long lest Sirin grow too attached. Got it, Young Master Heng. Little Heng, remember toe over and cook tomorrow. Got it! Chen Heng did not need Raven to send him off. He held Sirins hand as they saw themselves out. After reaching home, Sirin rushed to check out the newputer, leaving Chen Heng sitting on the sofa alone. In reality, Chen Heng was leisurely chatting in the chat group. nk Never Loses: Thats why I say Gabriel is truly, truly lousy! I cant carry her much longer. Faillen Angel Gabriel: Boss, dont say that. Lets y a few more rounds. Its not even seven yet. Umaru-chan: Go on without me. My elder brother is back. I have to tidy up the room before he gets angry. Iron Fist Teacher: Youth is great. Magus of Flowers: Wake up. You are just 30. Look at Skadi and Yakumo Yukari. Which of them is not a granny thousands of years old? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Merlin, its over for you. Queen of Ice and Snow: Merlin, its over for you. Magus of Flowers: The incapable can only rage. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Queen of Ice and Snow: He Who Knows Fate: I feel Merlin will eventually die because of his mouth. Book 1: Chapter 21: Merlin’s Class Begins Book 1: Chapter 21: Merlins ss Begins Iron Fist Teacher: +1 Efreet: +1 Umaru-chan: +1 nk Never Loses: +1 Queen of Rhodes Ind: +10086 [TL Note: +1 in chat means agreed, +10086 means greatly agreed for the Chinesemunity. Its typically used in a moreical setting.] Magus of Flowers: The neer finally shows up. Efreet: The neer is probably someone with her own faction. Its obvious from the disy name. Ding! Queen of Rhodes Ind is renamed Kaltsit. [TL Note: Kaltsit is from Arknights. Here is her profile: /wiki/Kal%27tsit.] Kaltsit: Ive been busytely. Rhodes Inds Doctor is missing, and we are currently searching for the Doctor. He Who Knows Fate: Do you need help? Kaltsit: Not for now. He Who Knows Fate: I feel that I shouldplete some missions. I have too few points. Efreet: The person who gained 12,000 by doing nothing is not qualified to say this. He Who Knows Fate: Does the Ability Third Awakening not require points? I now have 11,200 points. After deducting 10,000 points for that, I only have 1,200 points left. Furthermore, I have an ability that requires fixing. It costs 100,000 points. My goodness! 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: What kind of divine ability is it to need 100,000 points? He Who Knows Fate: Absolute Precognition. Magus of Flowers: Queen of Ice and Snow: 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Whats wrong? Magus of Flowers: Where did you get this ability from? Its truly a divine ability. Furthermore, looking at the name Absolute Precognition, isnt that in the style of our Type-Moon games? [TL Note: Type-Moon is the Japanese gamepany that produced the Fate series and others like The Garden of Sinners. Here is the Wikipedia entry on it: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type-Moon.] He Who Knows Fate: Yeah, no kidding! It really is from Type-Moon. Have you seen The Garden of Sinners? That world crumbled, and I gained a gift from it. Queen of Ice and Snow: Truth be told, I suspect that you are the worlds son, given your luck. He Who Knows Fate: You can dismiss that theory. When I obtained the Absolute Precognition, it activated once. My original future was utterly miserable. Fortunately, I joined the Dimension Administrators Association. Queen of Ice and Snow: You are just downying it. Im sure you are secretly happy. If the ability were undamaged, you could only buy the first level of that skill with 100,000 points. He Who Knows Fate: Oh, right. You are also from a Type-Moon game, right? Queen of Ice and Snow: Indeed. Thats why I know how precious your Absolute Precognition is. If it were Prediction-type Precognition or Calction-type Precognition, I wouldnt want it even if you gave it to me for free. Efreet: So, what is the Absolute Precognition? Magus of Flowers: Ahem! Ahem! Merlins ss shall begin. To start off, there are three types of Precognition. First, Prediction-type Precognition: the ability to predict future events and people. It is a high-level analysis of vast amounts of information that one subconsciously observes. As a result, the future that one predicts is merely an analysis of data, a humanly viable effect. This kind of Precognition is just equal to a powerful analytical abilitynothing incredible. I can do something simr. Queen of Ice and Snow: Indeed. You use your trashy high-rank irvoyance to observe everything that happens in the present. Then, you use the collected information to predict the future, right? Among all substitutions, your irvoyance is the trashiest. [TL Note: irvoyance is not a Precognition ability. Instead, it is just the ability to perceive the surrounding world wlessly. Merlins irvoyance is at EX rank (the highest). He runs the information he receives and analyzes it on a conscious level to achieve the same effect as Prediction-type Precognition, which takes ce unconsciously rather than consciously.] Magus of Flowers: Ahem! Ahem! Just ignore her. Next is the second type, Calction-type Precognition: the analysis of all required conditions to attain a certain future. This ability helps the user get to their desired future. If the user is directly involved in the calction, a calcted future is perfectly urate, unlike a predicted future. Queen of Ice and Snow: This thing is fairly functional. Unfortunately, it is not very useful for me. I still prefer the Divination-type Precognition. Magus of Flowers: Finally, here is the important one. Remember, this is important; you will be tested on this. Third, the Divination-type Precognition: a supernatural ability that surpasses mortals. This ability can truly see the future. If one does not take the ability users advice, that future would be unavoidable. Your Absolute Precognition is this type. Efreet: In other words, after all that crap, you might as well have directly said, You can truly see the future. Magus of Flowers: In theory, that is not wrong. But Efreet: Shut up. No buts. We just needed to know what Absolute Precognition is. Magus of Flowers: You are too hot-tempered. Efreet: So what? Dont you see my disy name? A spirit of fire. So what if my temper is hot? Magus of Flowers: He Who Knows Fate: It seems like Efreet is not in a good mood today. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Be more confident. Just drop the seems. Females, you know. There are always those couple of days. He Who Knows Fate: Does a 14 year old have them? Iron Fist Teacher: What do you think? He Who Knows Fate: Then, Sirin He Who Knows Fate: Are there any sanitary pads in the suitcases you sent over? @Efreet Efreet: Dont worry. I am thorough in my work. Also, I only just ran into something frustrating; it is notthat. You allnever mind. Calm down. Calm down. He Who Knows Fate: Thats good, then. Ive started to feel like a father since Sirin arrived. Is that my misperception? Efreet: A 14 year old is already very mature, alright? Your Sirin can already take revenge on the world at the age of 14. He Who Knows Fate: Huh? Take revenge on the world? Efreet: I say! Havent you read theics? He Who Knows Fate: Ermno. Efreet: I dont want to say anything more. Quickly read it. Then, determine how you want to educate Sirin. He Who Knows Fate: Got it. Has anyone read it before? Can you give me a summary? Umaru-chan: To use an animal as an example, a pufferfish. He Who Knows Fate: Pufferfish? Umaru-chan: Thats right. Repeatedly inting. Every time she gets a new power, her ego intes. Then, she gets beaten up. After that, she gets another new power, so her ego intes again. Then, she gets beaten up. Lather, rinse, and repeat. He Who Knows Fate: Thats enough. Ill go and read now. This child, Sirin, definitely has some problems. No. I have to read theics. Hence, Chen Heng opened the information pack that Umaru-chan sent him and started reading theics. ------ After reading theics, Chen Heng closed the chat interface to digest the information he had just read. Sirin lived a miserable life. However, as he read, he felt likeughing a little for some reason. Her situation is clearly sad. Why? However, calling Sirin a pufferfish makes sense. No, I have to guide her properly. She cannot go on like that. The most important thing in life is to be cautious. It is rare to see someone like Sirin, whose ego keeps inting after she gets down so many times. Chen Heng checked the time through the chat group. It was already nine oclock. After reading the Honkai Impact 2ndic, he felt interested in the Honkai Impact 3rd game. Hence, he got the game. He went to the associations store and bought the game, spending one point. (Normally, he would not even need a point, but this version came with a gift pack.) He set his cellphone as the receiving end and downloaded the game. The download waspleted in three seconds. Fight for all that is beautiful in the world! [TL Note: Fight for all that is beautiful in the world! is the slogan of Honkai Impact 3rd, and it appears on the games startup.] This is quite interesting. Let me try ying it for a while. After opening the game, Chen Heng did not bother changing his disy name, leaving it the default string of random numbers assigned by the system. Is this a 3D hack-and-sh game? The mechanism is quite interesting. Dodge? Quick time event? The story is pretty good too. The models are very pleasing to the eyes. However, Kianas braids feel a little unnatural. This game can never have PvP, as the yer who moves first would lose, right? [TL Note: Kiana is the main character of Honkai Impact 3rd. Here is her profile: /wiki/Kiana_Kana_(K-423).] Book 1: Chapter 22: Experiencing Book 1: Chapter 22: Experiencing Wait, Kiana? Weren''t Sirin''s clones primarily made using her DNA? This feels like a big trapnever mind. Lets y first. Draw stigmata and weapons? Also expansion? What is this? Lets see what Valkyries are there in the starter supply. Celestial Hymn, Herrscher of the Void, Herrscher of Reason, Azure Empyrea, Stygian Nymph, Bright Knight: Excelsis, Herrscher of the Thunder Wait, isnt Sirin the Herrscher of the Void? What the heck! Lets see how many crystals and supply cards I have. I have 30 crystals, 100 Standard Supply Cards, 100 Focused Supply Cards, 100 Dorm Supply Cards, and 100 Expansion Supply Cards. I also have 28,000 crystals in my mailbox. Spending that one point is worth it. [TL Note: Crystal is the premium currency of Honkai Impact 3rd, obtained by paying cash. It is also possible to gain crystals slowly by grinding the game, but it would take a significant amount of time to umte sufficient crystals for ones needs. The supply cards are gacha vouchers for drawing Valkyries, weapons, or Stigmata. The draws can be paid for with supply cards or vouchers. Stigmata are support characters that function like equipment to boost the Valkyrie.] Arent the Herrschers the enemy of humanity? Isnt Welt the Herrscher of Reason, but this is Bronya? Raiden Mei is the Herrscher of the Thunder, right? This team of three has two Herrschers. This is too much! (Chen Heng still does not know that Kiana is the Herrscher of the Void.) [TL Note: Kiana, Raiden Mei, and Bronya are the three starting Valkyries in Honkai Impact 3rd. This game mostly ys from Kianas perspective but switches perspective asionally.] Ill start with a 10x draw for the Herrscher of the Void. The Herrscher of the Void is not Sirin, right? I got it on the first ten draws? The draw chances of this game are too high, right? Lets set a small target first: gather three Herrschers. [TL Note: Depending on which supply you are drawing from, Honkai Impact 3rd guarantees an A-ss or S-ss every ten draws.] Chen Heng looked at the three Herrschers in the Valkyrie Showcase and felt that this game would end up shutting down because of this. The draw rate was too high. He managed to get three Herrschers after three sets of 10x draws. Lets continue drawing, then. However, Chen Heng was clearly too inexperienced. After drawing all the Expansion Supply Cards, he started thinking deeply. Where did the Stygian Nymphe from? It is even harder to obtain than the Herrschers. However, theres no need to worry. I have 30 more draws to a guaranteed draw. Furthermore, I still have 28,000 crystals. [TL Note: Depending on which supply draws, Honkai Impact 3rd has a guaranteed draw for a certain Valkyrie, weapon, or Stigmata after 100 draws.] As for the following situation of drawing more Valkyries, theres no need to go into it. In summary, it was a miserable experience. Honkai Impact 3rd proved that it would not suffer, even if the yers seemed to benefit. This frustrated Chen Heng so much that he nearly pulled a meteor over the top of the game developerspany. This mood continued until Chen Heng found a window for topping up. He could use one point to level up the captain level directly to level 85. He could use one point to redeem any basic S-ranked Valkyrie. With two points, he could obtain any basic S-ranked Valkyrie and aplete set of Stigmata and equipment. Three points allowed him to upgrade the equipment to the max. Five points could upgrade a basic S-rank to SSS-rank with equipment, and Stigmata to the max. [Author Note: So, this shows how valuable 10,000 points are. Was taking care of Sirin for 2,000 points worth it? The purchasing power of points is tremendous.] If one was unlucky, one could make up for it with points. This game is truly boring. So many drawing gachasI should continue ying the story. After spending some points and upgrading everything he had to the max, he shifted his attention to the story. Logically speaking, using max-leveled SSS-ranked Valkyries to y the early stages made one invincible. The only exception would be those stages where the Valkyries and equipment were restricted. By the time Chen Heng yed through the story, a few hours had passed. Unfortunately, the game had only been released up to Chapter 17. Theter chapters were not out yet. So, is K423 Sirin or not? I dont quite understand. My mind is buzzing. Never mind. In any case, Sirin wille back to life. Anyway, I know how to make Sirin happy now. I can do it through food. Based on the past two days, she does like to eat. However, looking at it now, Sirin doesnt seem to appreciate a chef with mid-tier cooking like me. I should bring her out to eat tomorrow. That way, she will understand how incredible my cooking is. Humans only know how to treasure things after losing them. This time, Chen Heng felt satisfied with the results of ying the game. He had received plenty of helpful information. Although K423 might not fully be Sirin, theres no need to doubt her ability to eat. It looks like I did not buy the mid-tier cooking for nothing. It was already past 11. Chen Heng decided to check if Sirin was already sleeping. Going to bed early and waking up early was a good habit. Although he could not maintain this habit, he could let Sirin maintain it. Alright. It looks like she is not asleep yet. After Chen Heng walked out of the room, he saw lighting from under Sirins door. Knock! Knock! Knock! Sirin, go to sleep! You have to get up for breakfast, alright? Ill wake you up at eight oclock tomorrow! Chen Heng said in a tone that he believed to be stern. Got it! Ill sleep now! Who knows what Sirin is ying every day? If this carries on, she will be addicted to the Inte. It looks like I should take out some time to apany her. Chen Heng returned to his room after hearing Sirins reply. However, he felt that there was a good chance Sirin might not listen. She was a child, after all, and must have a lot of energy. Hence, he decided to think of some way to expend her energy tomorrow, to make her sleep early and wake up early. After Chen Heng returned to his room, he immediately fell asleep after getting into bed. Controlling ones sleep was a necessary ability of every martial artist. The night passed. When Chen Heng opened his eyes again, the first thing he did by reflex was to check the time in the chat group interface. This thing was much more urate than a watch. After all, it could never be wrong. 6:05 This was the current time. Chen Hengs biological clock was quite urate, waking him up around six oclock every day. His daily morning practice routine followed getting up and washing up. Yesterday, he had been thinking of finding something for Sirin to do to drain her energy. Practicing the sword was a good choice. It could temper her mind, preventing her ego from inting so frequently. Thinking of that made him feel likeughing. Furthermore, it would give Sirin a skill to protect herself with, so it was pretty useful. Chen Heng did not worry that Sirins learning the sword would significantly impact her original world. After all, she would learn for only one month. Her newly learned sword technique would be useless against those who could defeat the Herrscher of the Void, and she would not need to use the sword technique against those who could not defeat the Herrscher of the Void. Perhaps it might make things harder for Kianas aunt, who used the Oath of Judahs Zeroth Power, when fighting against Sirin alone. Its fine. In any case, there would be a reversal of the situation. Theres no difference, regardless of the method. [TL Note: The Oath of Judahs Zeroth Power nullifies all Honkai energy within a suppression field. The event in the above paragraph can be found in a Honkai manga, and this specific scene can be found in Episodes 58-60: /book/1005.] Ill leave it for today. Who knows what time Sirin sleptst night? If I wake her up to practice the sword now, she might throw a tantrum. Lets start tomorrow. Practicing the sword usually did nothing for Chen Heng. After all, he had already hit the limits of a martial artist. However, he used his attraction ability while practicing the sword, creating an effect simr to an increased-gravity field. This way, he could continuously strengthen his body by practicing the sword, improving his speed and capacity to resist pressure. Now, things were even more convenient with his gravity ability. He could directly create a gravity field, significantly lessening the consumption of Will Energy. Book 1: Chapter 23: The Sirin Who Learned How to Act Spoiled Book 1: Chapter 23: The Sirin Who Learned How to Act Spoiled Actually, Chen Heng just needed to steal the ancestral crystal and hand it to the Ji n to take revenge for his parents. The Ji n would not let the culprit go. However, he wouldnt keep the crystal that way. At best, he could use it to start his cultivation, but he would never see it again. The crystals ability made it a hotmodity, and he knew that. However, Chen Heng now had the Dimension Administrators Association to back him. It was easy to grow strong. Once he repaired the Absolute Precognition, he would not need to fear anyone killing him. He could kill the culprit if he used his points to strengthen his abilities. However, he would not be able to live in this world if he got discovered. This world was actually a high martial fantasy world abounding with all sorts of deities. The culprits n was also a cultivator n with plenty of ancient cultivators that did not die. If he wanted to do it, he had to do it without being discovered. Thus, Yakumo Yukari remained his next choice. After Chen Heng understood her ability, he felt fully confident she could kill the culprit. In reality, as long as she did not offend some of the more dangerous deities or immortals, she could sweep her way through this world. Most importantly, Yakumo Yukari was not from this world. She could run after going on a killing spree. Of course, Chen Heng preferred to finish off the culprit personally, if possible. As long as Chen Heng hid long enough, he would grow stronger. When he reached a certain level of strength, killing one person would not incite mass anger. The hidden world followed thew of the jungle; the strong ate the weak. Chen Heng considered these problems as he practiced his sword. At his skill level, practicing the sword had already be instinct. Without him realizing it, an hour passed. After he washed up in the bathroom, he went to cook. Todays breakfast was very simplesandwiches and milk. After Chen Heng was done, he went to wake Sirin up. Although it was not eight oclock yet, he had already prepared breakfast. Of course, they had to eat while it was still fresh. He believed that Sirin would understand. Knock! Knock! Knock! Knock! Knock! Knock! Sirin, wake up! Its time for breakfast! Five more Five more minutes? Five more hours! Excellent. She has not even been here for two days, and she is already making such remarks. If you still dont wake up, Ille in! Even if youe in, Im not getting up, loathsome Elder Brother! Furthermore, I locked the door. Have I spoiled her too much, to the point where she is bing defiant? Chen Heng thought for a while. Sirin, you are still too inexperienced. Which house does not have spare keys? If you still do not get up, Iming in! Chen Heng decided he could not let Sirin get into the habit of sleeping in. Alright, alright, alright. Im getting up now! A muffled voice came from the room. The speaker must have spoken from under the nkets. Chen Heng decided to believe her once, so he went downstairs to wait. Five minutesten minutes Chen Heng went upstairs again. This time, he took out the spare key from his spatial storage and entered the room. Sirin was still huddled under the nket; the sound of the door opening did not even wake her up. He grabbed the corner of the nket and yanked hard, exposing Sirin, who was curled up within, to the cold air. [Author Note: She is wearing pajamas. Stop thinking so filthily. Dont deny it. I know what you are thinking.] Ah! Its so cold! Although it was summer, Sirin slept with the air conditioner on while covering herself with the nket. This little girl really knows how to enjoy herself. The moment Chen Heng entered the room, he felt a distinct difference in temperature. Elder Brother, give me back the nket! Sirin, who was sleeping, immediately startled awake. Then, she held out her hand to Chen Heng for the nket. Its time to wake up. Breakfast time! In the end, Chen Heng could not bear to let Sirin freeze, so he returned the nket. ElderBrotherlet me sleep for a while morealright? Sirin activated her spoiled child ability. Chen Heng activated his endure ability. Unfortunately, it failed. Alright. Ill ce your breakfast in my spatial storage. Time stops there. Ill give you another 30 minutes. Chen Heng went downstairs alone. After he ate one portion of the breakfast, he did the dishes. Then, he ced the other portion into his spatial storage and sat on the sofa to ponder, Have I raised Sirin with the wrong values? It has only been two days! He Who Knows Fate: I seemed to have raised Sirin with the wrong values. What should I do? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Tell me in more detail. Im interested. Efreet: It has only been two days, right? How did you raise her with the wrong values? What did you raise her into? He Who Knows Fate: She refuses to wake up in the morning. She locked the door and called me loathsome Elder Brother. When I opened the door and pulled off her nket, she even acted like a spoiled child to get the nket back. This feels very different from her original personality. Efreet: This is a good sign. It means her trust in you has deepened, and she no longer treats you as an outsider. He Who Knows Fate: So, that is the case. He Who Knows Fate: My younger sister is calling for me. Im going off first. Chen Heng did not know that the group continued to discuss him after he left. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: I feel that System 10086 made a very profitable deal. It used 2,000 points to hire a full-time nanny. Who knows, He Who Knows Fate might even get trapped. After reviving Sirin, he might take care of her for the rest of his life. Magus of Flowers: I feel so too. Given a conservative estimate, He Who Knows Fate has a 30 chance of ending up like that. Umaru-chan: I feel that his treating Sirin like that is pretty good. Iron Fist Teacher: It is pretty good. Sirin has found a man to take care of her for her whole life, and He Who Knows Fate has found a woman he can take care of for the rest of his life. Look at how old they are, and look at me. Im almost 30 already and still have not found a boyfriend Efreet: I suddenly recall that I have something to do. Im leaving first. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Queen of Ice and Snow: Magus of Flowers: Stop being so sad, alright. Look at the two grannies below you. They are already a few thousand years old, but no one wants them. At the very least, you are not at the bottom of this group. You still have a chance. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Queen of Ice and Snow: Umaru-chan: Im sure Merlin will eventually die because of his mouth. Furthermore, he seems to be moonlighting on the Inte,mitting fraud. If someone discovers it, he will die even more miserably. Faillen Angel Gabriel: His mouth is indeed incredible. nk Never Loses: It does not matter. No matter what, I have my younger sister to apany me. Faillen Angel Gabriel: Damn sisconI mean, Boss, you have an excellent rtionship with your younger sister. nk Never Loses: I keep feeling that you are insulting me. Faillen Angel Gabriel: Just a misperception. How can that be? Boss is so perfect. Anyone who is nice to their younger sister is definitely not a bad person. nk Never Loses: I like hearing such words. Log on. Ill carry you. Faillen Angel Gabriel: Coming! Umaru-chan: Wait for me. I want in too! Efreet: Is this the so-called bootlicking? Magus of Flowers: I thought you left? Efreet: I was just saying. I couldnt handle the earlier topic. Im only 14 years old, still a child. Book 1: Chapter 24: Little Angel Sirin Book 1: Chapter 24: Little Angel Sirin Moving on to another matter, Chen Heng returned to his senses after Sirin called for him, pulling his attention away from the group chat. Elder Brother, sorry. This morning, I After waking up and her head cleared up, Sirin had recalled her morning tantrum and felt restless as she sat in bed. Then, after some hesitation, she went downstairs. After all, she would have to face this sooner orter. This time, she did not even wear her favorite dress,ing down in just her pajamas. Its about this? I was wondering what it could be. Arent we a family? It is just a minor matter; think of it as siblings bickering. Come and have breakfast! Chen Heng took out the food from his spatial storage and ced it on the table. Oh! Thank you, Elder Brother! Sirins downtrodden mood immediately lifted. Silly child. Eat slowly. Remember to change out of your pajamas when you are done. Got it. As Sirin ate, Chen Heng resumed chatting in the chat group. When he looked up the chat group members history, he saw what the chat group members said about him. He Who Knows Fate: I say, cant you all have more restraint in your words? I only went offline, not left the chat group. Speaking so openly is not good, right? He Who Knows Fate: Furthermore, Sirin is just 14. What would a girl of that age know? Efreet: _ He Who Knows Fate: Sorry. I forgot you are also 14. Sirin has her memories sealed right now. What would she understand? How could I make a move on her? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Sorry, IYukarialways just say what is on my mind. In any case, you cannot defeat me. Being candid is one of my virtues. My friends all call me Candid Yukari. Queen of Ice and Snow: Not Old Granny Voyeur Yukari? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Lets discuss something. How about we meet up somewhere and fight? Queen of Ice and Snow: Sure. Come over to my ce. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Do you think Im stupid? We battle on away grounds. Queen of Ice and Snow: In that case, theres no room for negotiations. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Efreet: Just ignore them. Lets talk about you, @He Who Knows Fate. Efreet: Honestly speaking, I feel you have lolicon tendencies. He Who Knows Fate: How can that be? Do you have evidence? Do you have proof that I am a lolicon? Efreet: Just think about it now. Are you the one with a favorable impression of Sirin, or is Sirin the one with a favorable impression of you? He Who Knows Fate: Thisit should be me having a favorable impression of Sirin? However, that is because I know Sirins past and want to show her more care and concern. Efreet: No, no, no! Right now, you are giving much more than she is. You have to understand that on the battlefield of love, the side giving more is always in the passive position. So, if you want the initiative in this war of love, you must listen to me. He Who Knows Fate: Got itmy foot! How did you shift the conversation to my being in love with Sirin and taking the initiative? Efreet: Tsk! I failed to hoodwink you. () He Who Knows Fate: Who can endure your multipleyers of traps? Please, behave normally. I just want to be nice to Sirin. Efreet: Who would believe that? Isnt a mere 2,000 points just a matter ofpleting a mission to an ability user like you? He Who Knows Fate: This Regarding caring for Sirin, points are indeed just one factor. The other factor is that she is very simr to someone I cared for in the future. They were both rescued from beingb rats. After understanding her story, I found her to be quite simr to mein fact, shes even worse off than me. I only lost my parents at 14, but her situation is worse. He Who Knows Fate: The main reason has been covered above. Efreet: Alright, alright! Ill stop trapping you. I say, instead of trapping you, I got trapped instead. I shall provide you with some suggestions for free after this. Otherwise, I would feel guilty. He Who Knows Fate: Thank you. Magus of Flowers: Speaking of which, isnt it better if you be a couple with Sirin? You can getfort from each other. After all, you understand each other the best. Efreet: Thats right! Why didnt I think of that? He Who Knows Fate: Merlin, look at my mouth. Screw you! Wait, you cant see my mouth. But I still have to say it. Screw you, you Inte fraud. Do you know how much effort I had to put in to confuse Efreet? I had to bring up extreme memories and stage a pity party. Efreet: He Who Knows Fate, you tricked me! He Who Knows Fate: I didnt. How could I? Everything I said was the truth. Never mind, Im going offline. Ill speak again after you calm down. Trashy Merlin! No wonder among the Grand Caster candidates, his irvoyance is the trashiest one. His mouth will be the reason for his destruction one day. Chen Heng finally understood how Yakumo Yukari and Skadi felt. [TL Note: Grand Caster is a ss in Fate/Grand Order. While Merlins profile mentions him as a Grand Caster, it is possible that Merlin was still just a candidate at this point. The Grand Caster before Merlin was Solomon, so it is likely that Solomon is still alive at this moment in the story. Here is a link with a little more information: /wiki/Grand_Caster.] When are we mobbing Merlin? Count me in. Chen Heng sent this private message to Yakumo Yukari and Skadi. No problem. Skadi replied. You are wee to join us. Yakumo Yukari replied. Elder Brother, whats wrong? Sirin was eating the sandwich Chen Heng made with her dainty mouth when she suddenly noticed him, who sat opposite her, appearing angry. Its fine. I was just thinking of a person with an extremely foul mouth. Just continue eating. Oh! Sirin lowered her head and resumed demolishing the sandwich. Sirin is truly a little angel. It cant be, right? It cant be, right? There wont be anyone who would desire a little angels body, right? Which degenerate would dare to think like that? This great me will smash his face with the moon! Sirin, Elder Brother has something to discuss with you. Do you want to practice the sword with Elder Brother? Why should I practice the sword? Sirin cocked her head as she looked at Chen Heng, appearing confused. Of course, to protect yourself, Chen Heng answered straightly. Cant Elder Brother protect me? Of course, I can. However, Elder Brother might not be around sometimes. You need to be able to protect yourself during those times. Then, Ill just always follow Elder Brother! Ah! Ah! Ah! An angels smile! Honkai Impact 3rds Sirin! Honkai Impact 3rds Sirin! Honkai Impact 3rds Sirin! Important things have to be said three times. However, I will do my best to raise her into an angel. Alright. Its fine if you dont practice the sword. However, dont y all night every day. Wake up earlier. What else could Chen Heng say? Uh-uh! I got it. No, even if Sirin dies, I can personally revive her. However, while the battle can be lost, Otto must die. Wait, thats not right. He cannot die for now. However, even if I dont kill him, I have to create some problems for him. [TL Note: Otto is from Honkai Impact 3rd. He is the leader of Schicksal and is responsible for the experiments on Sirin. Here is his profile: /wiki/Otto_Apocalypse.] Its decided. When I get to Honkai Impact 3rds world, I will drop ten or so meteors on Schicksals headquarters. I dont believe that Schicksal can block all of them. Chen Heng did not worry that doing so would kill the staff there. After all, Schicksal had incredible technology. At the very least, the staff could evacuate before the meteors arrived. Right. This idea is viable. I should go and check for the location of Schicksals headquarterster. Book 1: Chapter 25: An Administrator Can Do Whatever He Wants Book 1: Chapter 25: An Administrator Can Do Whatever He Wants Im done eating. Im going to wash the te and cup. Since Im wearing my pajamas, theres no problem if they get dirtied. For some reason, Sirin seemed to have a particr fondness for doing the dishes. Perhaps she was trying to prove her value in this family. Go on, then. Be careful not to dirty your pajamas. After you are done, remember to go upstairs and change. Chen Heng found preventing Sirin from doing the dishes too awkward. At the same time, he did not forget to nag her a little. Seriously! Im not a little child anymore! It seems Sirin does not like this nagging style of care. Hahtaking care of girls is too much of a headache. Chen Heng could not help massaging his temples. Ding! Wee, Lord of the White Night, to the association! [Author Note: Shiroyasha. An honest man doesnt do anything underhanded. Ill tell you directly.] [TL Note: There are a few characters in various novels and animes with the Chinese name for Shiroyasha. However, the one in Mondaiji tachi ga Isekai Kara Kuru S Desu yo? (Problem Children Are Coming from Another World, Arent They?) fits the nickname Lord of the White Night and theter description. Here is the profile: /wiki/Shiroyasha.] Magus of Flowers: The name sounds male? Crossdress and post a photo of yourself! 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Crossdress and post a photo of yourself! Queen of Ice and Snow: Crossdress and post a photo of yourself! I knew it! This bunch of daredevils! Chen Heng thought. He Who Knows Fate: Cant you all be a little more restrained? I Have a Strong Presence: Neer, take a look at the announcements. I said it first this time. My only line has not been snatched away. He Who Knows Fate: Lord of the White Night: Unfortunately, you all guessed wrong. I am a mature, silver-haired beauty. Magus of Flowers: A failure. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: The neer is a loli, for sure. I Have a Strong Presence: Why? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: A true mature woman would not im to be mature. Lord of the White Night: () Tsk! 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Alright. Shes confirmed a loli. We are sure now. He Who Knows Fate, you can make your move now. He Who Knows Fate: Make a move, my ass! Why are you getting me to make a move when she is a loli? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Huh? Arent you a lolicon? He Who Knows Fate: Con your head! 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: My, my! He Who Knows Fate, it turns out that you are so terrifying. To think that you like heads. He Who Knows Fate: Im sure you have some strange obsessions. Lord of the White Night: @He Who Knows Fate, Little Big Brother, is this 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady thousands of years old? He Who Knows Fate: You guessed right. How did you know? Lord of the White Night: I was thinking that a young person would never use a name like 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady. Magus of Flowers: Excellent. Going by your tone, you are a legal loli over a thousand years old. @He Who Knows Fate, quickly make your move. Iron Fist Teacher: He Who Knows Fates reputation is being ruined. How tragic! He Who Knows Fate: Finally, someone is speaking fairly. How am I like a lolicon? nk Never Loses: Exactly. He Who Knows Fate is clearly a siscon. How is he a lolicon? My brother,e to me. He Who Knows Fate: Is it toote to leave the chat group? Efreet: Its toote. I Have a Strong Presence: Its toote. Magus of Flowers: How could it be that easy to leave? He Who Knows Fate: Hah Am I the only normal one in this group? Yakumo Yukari and SkadiI cant say that; that foul-mouthed Inte fraud Merlin; the 14-year-old Efreet, who tries to trap me every day; I Have a Strong Presence, who has an extremely weak presence; Hiratsuka Shizuka, who worries about blind dates every day; Sora, who is an Inte addict and shut-in; Lord of the White Night, who is a legal loli more than one thousand years old; Kaltsit, who barely speaks; a Faillen Angel Gabriel; and finally a considerably more normal Umaru-chan. Customer Service: Are you done ranting? He Who Knows Fate: Done ranting? Customer Service? Customer Service: Yes. As the association now has more than ten people, the Multidimensional World Consciousness Conference decided to upgrade this group. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Upgrade? What new functions will there be? When will it be upgraded? Customer Service: The upgrade is alreadyplete. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Customer Service: Tangible items have been added to the associations store. There is also an avatar function. You can upload avatars now. He Who Knows Fate: Why werent those added previously? Customer Service: Honestly speaking, this Dimension Administrators Association was not thought of highly, as there were too few people, and it had notpleted any of the more important missions. This is why tangible items were not offered in the store. After all, techniques and abilities are a small investment for arge profit, and information is not worth anything. However, tools, equipment, and consumables of the same grade are worth much more. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Queen of Ice and Snow: He Who Knows Fate: What about now? Why were they added now? Customer Service: Because of you. He Who Knows Fate: Me? Customer Service: Because you found System 10086 and gained the friendship of the System Faction (neutral). This showed the Multidimensional World Consciousness Conference that there are asional special uses for the Dimension Administrators Association. Dont judge System 10086 by its number. It gave itself that number. Who knows what the heck it was thinking? The system mainframe only birthed a total of 200 systems. All of them are very precious. Customer Service: In addition, the number of members is increasing. Hence, the Multidimensional World Consciousness Conference decided to invest in your group. Customer Service: Also, He Who Knows Fate, you have been granted administrator privileges in acknowledgment of your contributions. With administrator privileges, you can mute members and invite new members. However, you cannot kick anyone. You will automatically receive an invitation letter every 30 days. Customer Service: Members with outstanding contributions will be made administrators. Thats it. All of you, do your best! Goodbye. Chen Heng nced at his disy name and noticed an admin title after his name. It was even shing golden. And there was now a nk avatar in front of his name. He Who Knows Fate: You all If anyone calls me a lolicon again, dont me me for muting you. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Is that all you are going to do with the administrator privileges? He Who Knows Fate: What else? Magus of Flowers: Even if IMerlindie and get ced in a coffin, I will use this rotten voice to shout He Who Knows Fate is a lolisiscon! from the grave. He Who Knows Fate: What the heck is lolisiscon? Did you forget to add a - to it? Never mind, theres no need to exin. Ill just mute you. Administrator He Who Knows Fate muted Magus of Flowers for ten minutes. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: How long can you mute someone? He Who Knows Fate: Ten minutes. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Even if IYakumo Yukaridie and get ced in a coffin, I will use this rotten voice to shout He Who Knows Fate is a lolisiscon! from the grave. Efreet: Even if IItsuka Kotori Administrator He Who Knows Fate muted 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady for one day. Administrator He Who Knows Fate muted Efreet for one day. Iron Fist Teacher: I Have a Strong Presence: Lord of the White Night: This little big brother is quite two-faced. He Who Knows Fate: Who told you to be so naughty? Well, it serves you right. He Who Knows Fate: I said ten minutes, and you believed me? Surely you arent that naive normally? Book 1: Chapter 26: The Invitation Letters Are for Under-the-Table Transactions? Book 1: Chapter 26: The Invitation Letters Are for Under-the-Table Transactions? Faillen Angel Gabriel: Thats why theres the saying that some people remain silent to a greater gain. This is the In order to capture, one must let loose in Chinas Thirty-Six Stratagems, right? [TL Note: The Thirty-Six Stratagems is a famous Chinese essay illustrating a series of stratagems used in politics, war, and civil interaction. Here is the Wikipedia entry on it: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thirty-Six_Stratagems. The In order to capture, one must let loose stratagem is the fourth one in Chapter 3.] Kaltsit: This is truly capturing everything in one go. However, I now know that Efreets name is Itsuka Kotori. He Who Knows Fate: I will unmute them one hourter. However, do remind me about it. I might forget. Im going to study now. ------ How frustrating! Yakumo Yukari was so frustrated that she rolled around on the ground in her home in Mayohiga. [TL Note: Mayohiga is a lost vige near the Great Hakurei Barrier. You can read more about it and other rted information here: https://en.touhouwiki/wiki/Mayohiga.] Whats wrong, Master? a beauty with nine bushy tails asked. This was Yakumo Yukaris shikigami, Yakumo Ran. [TL Note: A shikigami is a summoned spirit, simr to a familiar. Here is Yakumo Rans profile: /wiki/Ran_Yakumo. As before, the arrangement of the name in my trantion is different from the profile, as I choose to follow the arrangement of names in the names originalnguage. In this case, Japanese, the family namees before the given name. From henceforth, if the arrangement of any name is different from any references, just know that it is due to me following the originalnguage of the names.] Is it that Dimension Administrators Association again? When Yakumo Yukari first started giggling at nothing, Yakumo Ran had thought that her master had finally gone mad from sleeping. She even nned to bring Yakumo Yukari to Eientei. [TL Note: Eientei is where humans and youkai go for medical services. It means House of Eternity. Here is its profile: https://en.touhouwiki/wiki/Eientei.] Yakumo Yukari finally stopped rolling after hearing Yakumo Rans question, only to say a bunch of things that Yakumo Ran felt strange. I got tricked by a brat. Even if IYakumo Yukaridie and get ced in a coffin, I will use this rotten voice to shout He Who Knows Fate is a lolisiscon! from the grave. Hah! Ever since my master joined this Dimension Administrators Association, she has be more interesting andical. Yes, thats the way to describe her. Ran, I sense someone insulting me. Its not you, right? Yakumo Yukari suddenly felt a malicious intent and nced at Yakumo Ran beside her. How can that be? You are the person who single-handedly built up Gensokyo. You are the noble Youkai Sage Yakumo Yukari who created a ce for thest youkai. Never mind. Ill spare you this once. Many of the tangible items newly added to the associations stores are useful to Gensokyo. It looks like I have toplete more missions. Thank you for your hard work over theing days, Master! Isnt it all for Gensokyo? The administrator can get one invitation letter every month. I can use that. Perhaps it is time to get those old fellows to put in some effort for Gensokyo. However, the most important thing now is how to obtain that invitation letter. Furthermore, it would be best if I could be an administrator. After venting, Yakumo Yukari started thinking seriously about the information she had just received. As the youkai who built up Gensokyo single-handedly, Yakumo Yukari suffered from tremendous pressure that kept umting. Not only did she have to maintain stability between the various Gensokyo factions, but she also had to fix any holes appearing in the Great Hakurei Barrier. Yakumo Ran could fix the small holes, but only Yakumo Yukari could handle the big holes. However, joining the Dimension Administrators Association had given her an opportunity to change things for the better. [Author Note: This is why the people in the chat group behave soically. After all, no one knew who they were behind the anonymity of the chat group. It was an excellent channel for venting pressure, just like how one could not say certain things before family or friends but could do so on random Inte chat groups. For example, lewd conversations. _] Yakumo Yukari had grown stronger afterpleting some missions and undergoing the ability third awakening, so the pressure on her had decreased. Furthermore, the newly added tangible items gave her another choice. Yakumo Yukari: Do you have any interest in selling that invitation letter? This was a private chat between Yakumo Yukari and Chen Heng. He Who Knows Fate: I will get the invitation letter only one monthter. Furthermore, I do want to use it. We can discuss it again after I get it. Yakumo Yukari: Alright. ------ Actually, Chen Heng felt rather upset. If he received the invitation letter at the start of the month, he could let Sirin use it. That way, she would not have to die once. After all, the Dimension Administrators Association members are no longer bound by fate and could change their future. However, that only worked for themselves. Take Sirin, for example. If she joined the Dimension Administrators Association, she would not need to be a Herrscher. She would have a choice. If she did not join, even if Chen Heng helped her through her cmity, the world would make her die once to correct fate. However, Chen Heng would receive the trashy invitation letter only after one month. By then, Sirin would be gone. That meant he could only give it to Ryougi Shiki or sell it to Yakumo Yukari. Chen Heng could give it to Yakumo Yukari in exchange for her help with stealing back the ancestral crystal and killing the culprit. Giving it to Ryougi Shiki would allow Ryougi Shiki to seek refuge in another world for some time while he smashed ten or so meteors on that culprit before leaving for another world. If that n failed, he could continue bringing more meteors down. In any case, he had more than enough to pay the 100 points fee for traveling to another world. What about simply using the moon? The chances of that seeding were not high. Not that he could not pull the moon down, but there would be many deities and immortalsing to stop that. Even if that could seed, Chen Heng did not want to cause trouble for the entire world just to kill one person. As for the specifics, he had to observe the developments over this month. Of course, Chen Heng hoped that he could take revenge with his own hands. Sirin, Im going to Uncle Mos house first. Ill be back in the afternoon. Dont sit too close to the monitor when using theputer, alright? Got it. Chen Heng intended to leak the questions of the college entrance exams to Mo Qingtong. He had found simr questions among the papers of previous years. As long as he could direct her to the same solving methods as the college entrance exam questions, it would be a done deal. Actually, Chen Heng did not get any vision of the college entrance exams from his Precognition. Even so, he did have some impression of them. However, how much could one recall from their major examinations a few yearster? When the Absolute Precognition activated for the first time, he got to view his future. Why would he focus on the college entrance exam questions then? Why would he think about the college entrance exams when he was going to die? After guiding Mo Qingtong in her studies, Chen Heng saw her smiling foolishly. He started to harbor doubts. Given her brains, Im confident of her entering a prestigious university. However, she is still far from making Jindu University. Dont tell me she got in by connections? The more Chen Heng thought about it, the more he found it possible. Then, he recalled that the Special Affairs Bureau had a policy. The children of the Special Affairs Bureau members would get bonus points on their college entrance exams. Grade D added six points, grade C added eight points, grade B added ten points, and grade A added 12 points. Furthermore, this addition was per parent. If there were special contributions, more points could be added on discretion. Dontin. These people risked their lives for the nation, sometimes even influencing the victory of a battle. They protected the nations critical secrets and their leaders. When this policy came out, several people joined the Special Affairs Bureau. Most of them had awakened their abilities after bing parents, and their abilities ranks were low. However, their children were approaching their college entrance exams, so they came for this policy. When the Special Affairs Bureau initiated this policy, the officials from the other nations mocked them: Who are you going to scare with exam results? What use is that? Is there going to be a Special Affairs Bureau branch getting more points? Clearly, these officials did not understand the value of exam results to the Chinese, especially their importance to parents. [TL Note: As a stereotype, the Chinese have always been obsessed with high scores in exams since ancient times. They invented standardized testing in ancient times for selecting people to serve as officials. Even today, the Chinese pay a lot of attention to exam scores. There are stories of students going to specialized tuition centers to help them get good scores, some even going to extreme lengths for any advantage. For example, here is a link to a news site that reported on one school where students took in amino acids via intravenous drips to aid them in their studies: /china/2012-05/07/content_15227568.htm. Do note that this is just an extreme case, and it is not happening everywhere in China. I only brought it up to show how far the Chinese are willing to go. In reality, students face tremendous stress for the college entrance exams, as these essentially determine the rest of their livesdeciding which universities they could go to, and from there, what jobs they could take and how well a life they would live. Furthermore, China previously had a one-child policy, resulting in parents cing all their hopes on their single child. That policy is now scrapped.] Book 1: Chapter 27: The Culprit Finally Appears Book 1: Chapter 27: The Culprit Finally Appears That said, this fool only entered Jindu University after getting 24 bonus points? Come to think of it, her registered residence is in Jindu City. Perhaps the required score is lower since it is considered a local school for her? Why are you looking at me like that? Im just not very good at physics. No one is perfect! Mo Qingtong thought that Chen Heng was feeling a headache over her abysmal talent in physics when she saw Chen Hengs strange gaze on her. Nothing. Just remember the solving method for the questions that I exined to you. Note it down in your notebook. These are the questions that I think mighte out. Who knows, you might get simr questions in the college entrance exams. Uh-huh! Got it! Dont just say that. Quickly write it down. A good memory is not better than writing it down. Let me see you write it now, before you misremember it. Chen Heng did his best to ensure this fool could enter Jindu University. Alright. Ive written it down. Mo Qingtong reluctantly finished her notes. Smack! Ow! Chen Heng pulled back the finger he flicked out. Then, he looked calmly at Mo Qingtong, who had yelled. Im exining the questions to you; these might be tested. Be more serious. Who would believe you? How could you possibly predict the exam questions? Mo Qingtongined softly. You dont believe me, right? Lets bet on this, then. Whats the bet? The moment the word bet was mentioned, Mo Qingtong perked up. After all, a bet came with a prize. It looks like you agree. Im going to exin five questions with different solving methods to you. You must agree to one of my requests for each problem-solving method that appears. I will agree to one of your requests for those who do not. The two can negate each other. How about it? Are you game? Chen Heng nced at Mo Qingtong tauntingly. Bring it on! Do you think you are the person setting the questions or can see the future? If you can predict the questions, you would be a god! You can only predict one solving method at best. Even if the requests can be negated, its over for you, Chen Heng, Mo Qingtong thought. Good. Remember to read your notes in case they reallye out and you do them wrong. Chen Heng felt sorrowful as he looked at the gleeful Mo Qingtong. Might foolhardiness be contagious? In reality, four of the questions were very simr to the actual exam questions. One was used to pull the wool over Mo Qingtongs eyes. After all, guessing all five questions would be too ridiculous. Although predicting four questions was already quite ridiculous, there was at least one question that would not appear. Im going home to cook for Sirin. Bye! Remember toe over tonight and cook. Be sure to remember! Mo Qingtong remembered this matter very clearly. Alright, alright. After Chen Heng returned home, he saw Sirin sitting on the sofa. Sirin, why arent you ying in your room? I wanted to see Elder Brother as soon as possible. These words truly struck the heart. The chances of Chen Heng falling into the trap increased. When Sirin saw Chen Heng return, her mood improved by 30. I see. Elder Brother is happy. Ill go cook, then. Ok! When Chen Heng mentioned cooking, Sirins mood clearly improved by 50. It was obvious that Sirin felt happier upon hearing that Chen Heng would cook than seeing him, although he did not think that was the case. ------ Its ready! Braised meat, spicy chicken, and sliced steamed chicken. Chen Heng used his attraction ability to bring the three dishes and rice to the dining table. Was this how attraction was used? Well, it depended on experience. [TL Note: Spicy chicken: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laziji. Sliced steamed chicken: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_cut_chicken.] Elder Brother is incredible! You can make the dishes float! This is Elder Brothers ability; I can control attraction. Remember not to tell others. Otherwise, Elder Brother will be in danger. Sirin is the first person to know. To think that Chen Heng exposed his ability to Sirin for the first time because he wanted to serve the dishes! Alright. I absolutely will not tell others. Come on and eat. This is delicious! Elder Brother, is Aunty Lius cooking better than yours? Elder Brother, whats wrong? Sirin, it would be best if you can avoid eating Aunty Lius cooking. Why? Elder Brother, didnt you say that you wanted Aunty Liu to give you some pointers? This Chen Heng hesitated over whether to tell the truth. Aunty Lius sense of taste is slightly different from ours. The food she considers delicious might not be delicious to us. In the end, Chen Heng decided to tell her. He could not let a childe to harm. That is to say, Aunty Liu is the culinary equivalent of tone deaf? Sirinsment struck the core of the problem. You can never say this in front of Aunty Liu, got it? Chen Heng felt that he had better remind Sirin. Got it. This is so that we dont embarrass Aunty Liu, right? Very clever. Eat quickly. Itll go cold. After Chen Heng finished eating and doing the dishes, Raven called. Whats up, Elder Sister Raven? Oh, its like this. A good friend of the young misss grandfather is returning from an overseas business trip and will be holding a gathering at Vast Sea Hotel, so theres no need for Young Master Heng toe tonight. Whos that person? Situ Yu. Crack! Chen Heng unconsciously used too much strength, breaking the bowl he had just washed. Whats wrong, Little Heng? Nothing. I was doing the dishes. I was too focused on listening to you that I dropped a bowl. Im hanging up first. I have to clean up. Ok. Im hanging up, then. Do be careful when cleaning. Alright. Situ Yu. Chen Heng initially thought he could stay calm when he heard this name. Unexpectedly, he still lost control. Calm down! Calm down! Chen Heng kept telling himself to keep his cool. Elder Brother, whats wrong? What happened? Sirin came running when she heard the sound in the kitchen. Nothing. My hand slipped when I was on the phone earlier, and the bowl slipped. Chen Heng could no longer be bothered to clean manually. He used his attraction ability to float the bowl shards and fly them to the trash. This ability is very convenient. It is convenient. I can even use it to drop meteors on people. It is very convenient. I have something to do, so Ill go back to my room first. Does Elder Brother have something on his mind? As Sirin watched Chen Heng rush up the stairs, she thought, I have never seen Elder Brother with such a cold expression before. Chen Heng did not know what Sirin was thinking. When he got to his room, he flung himself down on his bed. I have Sirin and Ryougi Shiki now. This is not a good time for revenge. Wait first until I send off Sirin and send Ryougi Shiki to another world. Wait first. Wait. Just think about Sirin, that little angel. I cannot let harme to her because of me. Just think about Ryougi Shiki. Think about how handsome Alright, I dont really know her well yet. However, I gained my Precognition because of her, and she is still in the hospital. Book 1: Chapter 28: How to Obtain the Administrator Title Book 1: Chapter 28: How to Obtain the Administrator Title Knock! Knock! Knock! Elder Brother, Iming in! Chen Heng looked in the direction of the door and saw Sirin enter. Furthermore, she was holding a cup ofhot water in her hand? Yes, it is hot water, and it is still giving off steam. Chen Heng quickly got up and took the cup of hot water. Did you get burned? Why are you carrying a cup of hot water? Dont you know to use a tray? Just holding it directly will be hot. Let me see your hands! Chen Heng made the cup float in the air and pulled Sirins hands closer to his eyes. Even Chen Heng found the cup hot, what more Sirin? Im fine. My hands arent burned. Elder Brother, Im not stupid. I carried it by holding the rim. Sirin did not pull her hand back from Chen Hengs grip. Why are you carrying a cup of hot water? Something seems to be bothering Elder Brother, so I brought a cup of hot water over. The Inte says that a cup of hot water can cure all diseases. Theres nothing wrong. Elder Brother is fine. I just thought of something unhappy. Also, hot water cannot cure all diseases. It only has some effect on certain illnesses. You cannot trust everything you read on the Inte. Oh! I see. Then, is Elder Brother feeling better now? Can Sirin help you with anything? Elder Brothers mood is naturally better with you around, my little angel Sirin. Oh! Thank you for thepliment, Elder Brother! Sirin felt slightly embarrassed. Its not apliment, just the truth. Im going back to my room first. Sirin ran back to her room, covering her face with her hands. Dont run so fast, Sirin! Chen Heng returned to the bed. This time, he opened the chat group interface. He Who Knows Fate: Sirin is truly very cute, aplete angel. He Who Knows Fate: Why arent you all saying anything? He Who Knows Fate: Thats right. You are muted. Administrator He Who Knows Fate unmuted Efreet. Administrator He Who Knows Fate unmuted 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady. Efreet: Didnt you say one hour? He Who Knows Fate: Oh! You are online? Dont tell me you have been staring at the chat group? Efreet: IItsuka Kotori, Ratatoskrsmanderhave never suffered such humiliation before. [TL Note: Ratatoskr is the organization that Itsuka Kotori belongs to. It is dedicated to protecting spirits. Here is more information: /wiki/Ratatoskr.] He Who Knows Fate: Dont. I was wrong. He Who Knows Fate: Oh, right. Im here to ask if there are any missions you rmendthe ones from the mission hall. Efreet: Go see for yourself. Im unsure of your abilities, so I do not have any suitable rmendations. He Who Knows Fate: Ill go take a look, then. Hence, Chen Heng went to take a look at the mission hall. However, he did not find any good missions. The mission hall had a filter function. Since Chen Heng was not confident of those missions with rewards above 5,000 points, he decided to reduce the search parameter for the rewards and saw this one: Deport a Transmigrator (World Mission (Under One Person)): A world merger resulted in a transmigrator. Deport him. Intel: Under One Persons world consciousness: This fool is very irritating. Quickly send someone and chase him away. He uses his mind-reading ability and knowledge of this worlds story to pretend to be a prophet and swindle others. Furthermore, he is messing up the story. How can I put up with that? Intel? What other intel is there? This fool is only capable of mind-readingat best, some martial art. Quickly get rid of him. Just seeing him irritates me. Danger Level: 2 (Just one weakling) Reward: 500 points + World consciousnesss friendship. (World consciousness: Why cant I add more points? Huh? The transmigrator is too weak? But he is very irritating!) [TL Note: Under One Person is a Chinese weic/anime. Here is its Wikipedia entry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Under_One_Person.] Chen Heng looked at this mission, guessing that the powerhouses did not care about it, as it offered too few points, and the neers could not defeat that transmigrator. Thus, it had been left hanging. Also, what is this world consciousnesss friendship? I should just ask the customer service about anything I dont know. Miss Customer Service, are you there? What is it now? What is this world consciousnesss friendship? You must be referring to the Deport a Transmigrator (World Mission (Under One Person)) mission, right? Yes. The world consciousnesss friendship can raise your evaluation points in the Dimension Administrators Association. Evaluation points? This is a new evaluation system installed after the update. The past aplishments do not count. Do you see the danger level? Danger Level: 2. That will increase your evaluation points by 2 points. A mission with a danger level of 5 will increase your evaluation points by 5 points. However, a world consciousnesss friendship can increase the points by at least 100. Not every mission results in the world consciousness feeling grateful. After ones points reach 1,000, one can apply to be an administrator. Firste, first served. For now, there are only five administrator positions. That might change in the future. You did not mention this evaluation system. You didnt ask, so why should I tell you? Speaking of which, this world consciousness is quite a weirdo. It is a perfectionist. However, none of you picked up the mission. Otherwise, it would not have offered a world consciousnesss friendship. Why cant you just increase the points reward? The rewards follow a strict standard. This transmigrator is only worth 500 points. This is also why the world consciousness added friendship. But Im already an administrator. Is this even useful? Who knows? Perhaps the position of association chief might open upter? Furthermore, you can transfer evaluation points after bing an administrator. Im leaving first, then. Im going to take the mission. Alright. ept the mission, ept the mission. One hundred evaluation points. This is great. This was an exclusive mission. That meant after it was epted, no one else could take it. One needed effective tools to do good work, so Chen Heng intended to get more information about Under One Person first. Which meant it was time to binge an anime again. Chen Heng prepared c and chips. The truth had to be told in full. The association stores tangible goods were quite cheap. For example, snacks cost one point for arge parcel, a one-cubic-meter cardboard box. How awesome was that? Two seasons, for a total of 36 episodes, yed at double time; Chen Heng finished watching the anime in about eight hours. At first, he did it to get intel. Later on, he purely watched out of interest. In the meantime, he also cooked for Sirin and did other misceneous things. He finished collecting all the information he needed by nine oclock. By then, Sirin had returned to her room. Chen Heng prepared to transmigrate for the first time. He would return from the other world afterpleting the mission, arriving one minute after he left. He had asked about it beforehand. Buzz! Chen Heng stepped into an oval-shaped ck hole that suddenly appeared in front of him. Then, he only saw darkness. When Chen Heng opened his eyes again, he found himself standing on a busy street. Clearly, he was in another world. Someone from your Dimension Administrators Association finally came. Quickly chase that transmigrator away. He is an eyesore. The voice of a boy about 12 years old rang out in Chen Hengs mind. Book 1: Chapter 29: Substandard, Inferior Sword Control Flight Book 1: Chapter 29: Substandard, Inferior Sword Control Flight Are you the world consciousness? Telepathicmunication? This was nothing to make a fuss over for Chen Heng, as he had already learned how to type telepathically in the Dimension Administrators Association. Right, right! That is me. Quickly chase that transmigrator away. If he does not agree, then just kill him! Is there a need to rush? Where is he? He is going to rescue Zhang Chn with the Express Delivery Company. You have read theic or anime beforeing here, right? Its the starting segment. Theres also a Xiangxi corpse herder. This world consciousnesss mouth was like a machine gun, rattling on nonstop. [TL Note: Xiangxi is a region in China. You can read more about it here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xiangxi_Tujia_and_Miao_Autonomous_Prefecture.] [TL Note: A corpse herder is a Daoist priest that uses shamanistic techniques to move a corpse back to its hometown. They use a ritual to make the corpse move on their own; this is seen as a form of white magic, as the ritual allows the dead to have their burial rites in their hometown, which was important to the Chinese. They would ring bells and gongs to alert people of their presence beforehand, so that the people would stay away and lock up the dogs lest the dogs damage the corpses. This was one of the origins of the Chinese zombie legends. Of course, this is just a legend, and there is no proof of this. You can read more about it in the Origin Story segment of Wikipedias Jiangshi (Chinese zombie) entry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jiangshi#Origin_stories.] You know the story too? Little brat, who are you looking down on? Come on, give me a location. Ill fly over. Ive already marked the location. Hurry! Lu Liang cannot get captured now. Got it. Chen Heng did not need to hide his abilities in this world. After all, no one could defeat him. He directly took to the sky by eliminating the downward attraction and turning it into a repulsion force. This allowed him to hover in the air. Then, he applied repulsion behind him, allowing him to achieve flight. However, Chen Heng went even further, standing on a sword. He had practiced this for a long time. After all, everyone dreamed of bing a hero and wanting to fly. The shortest distance between two points was a straight line. Furthermore, Chen Heng flew quickly, reaching the marked location in less than five minutes. When he arrived, he saw two sides facing off. At the same time, the two sides noticed Chen Heng riding the sword, flying in the sky. After all, he had no intention of hiding at all. Xu San, this is the same telekinesis as yours, right? Why is he flying in the sky? Doesnt he know that he would be a big target there? Feng Baobao asked. The first thing she did was criticize Chen Hengs flying. Im not sure. However, if he is capable of telekinesis and can fly quickly in the sky, he is quite powerful. If it is an ability to control objects, it would depend on how many swords he can control. However, is there anyone who would control such a big sword? He seems to have hostile intentions. Dont make any rash moves first; we dont know if he is Zenseis reinforcement. [TL Note: The Under One Person anime was made as a coboration between a Chinese and Japanesepany. It was adapted from a Chinese manhwa. As a result, some terms, such as Zensei, are tranted using Japanese terms found in the Wikipedia entry rather than a Chinese pinyin or English trantion.] Elder Sister, this fellow is not from our Zensei, right? Is that item control or telekinesis? Adept Hands Lu Liang asked Xia He beside him. They are both possible. However, this person should not be from Zensei. I have never heard of such a person before. Even so, it does not seem possible that he is from the opposing Express Delivery Company. It had to be said that Bone Scraping Knife Xia He lived up to her name. She was scantily d, looking very alluring. [TL Note: Bone Scraping Knife is a Chinese metaphor for a seductress. The idea is that the desire would be like a metal knife scraping against the bone, eroding ones rationality and eventually putting one in incredible pain.] Hey, hey! Flying by controlling a sword is already quite ridiculous, alright! The world of Outsiders is truly wonderful! The one who shouted was the Xiangxi corpse herder, Liu Yanyan. This sole inheritor of Xiangxis Liu n seemed excited. She did not understand anything about item controlling abilities or telekinesis. She did not even know what Zensei or the Express Delivery Company was, what more this? Standing on the sword, Chen Heng asked the Daoist-robed youth beside Xu San, Hey, you must be Zhu Wen, right? Never mind. In any case, you can read minds. I cant stop you from reading my mind. You know why I am here, right? It had to be said that this transmigrator was quite smart, sticking to the main character and taking the main characters side. However, this persons mind-reading ability was genuinely sub-par. No wonder he was worth only 500 points. He just had not met an expert with strong Will Energy. If experts knew that he was reading their minds, they would have pped him long ago. Go-Got it Cold sweat broke out on Zhu Wens face. He had thought that by transmigrating to Under One Persons world, he could secretly learn the Eight Great Skills and head toward the peak of life by relying on his mind-reading ability and understanding of the story. In the end, he had only just started working with the main character when he ran into someone from the Dimension Administrators Association. Although this was his first timeing across this organization, he knew this persons purpose just from the name. Furthermore, this person could resist his mind-reading ability. All he could read was this persons intention to capture him. Then, are youing with me, or do I have to make a move? Chen Heng continued to stand on his sword, unaware that the expert persona he constructed for himself was seen as telekinesis and an item control ability. Zhu Wen, who is this? Xu San interrupted. He had always found this person particrly suspicious; he could not find anything about this person. Zhu Wen imed to have been cultivating in istion in the mountains. Who was Zhu Wen following? Even the old Taoist masters had a photo at the Taoist Masters Hall. How could there be some hidden antique in the mountain? He is a demon from Zensei and is trying to steal my ancestral heirloom! Zhu Wen decided to struggle a little after thinking for a while. He wanted to see if he could turn the tables by relying on the main character. Furthermore, he believed Zensei members would not deny that this person from the Dimension Administrators Association was theirpanion. So, hes Zenseis reinforcement! Many thanks foring to help! Indeed, Adept Hands Lu Liang did not disappoint Zhu Wens expectations. He quickly acknowledged Chen Heng to be theirpanion. Hah! It looks like I still have to resort to force. Chen Heng looked at the fool preparing to resist stubbornly and decided to scare Zhu Wen. Truth be told, he did not care about the 500 points. If not for the world consciousnesss friendship Snap! Chen Heng snapped his fingers as he stood on the sword. Thennothing happened. He was bringing down a meteor. Why go to such lengths? Well, it looked awesome. In any case, it was free, right? World Consciousness, Im going to give them a scare. Is that fine? Go on. As long as the main character is fine, the rest does not matter. Hahaha! Nothing happened! Zhu Wen felt scared when Chen Heng snapped his fingers. Then, he anxiously touched his body, fearing that he had lost a body part. However, he found that nothing had happened. This fellow is all bark and no bite. Lets attack today and beat up this Zensei demon! Wanting to use the strength of the main characters group to defeat Chen Heng, Zhu Wen encouraged Xu San and Feng Baobao to attack together. As for himself, he was just a bit skilled at martial arts and might not be a match for Chen Heng. Thats all? I thought that a person who could fly would be very powerful. Isnt it a finger snap? I thought he would be a powerful boss. Liu Yanyan crossed her arms, showing disdain on her face. (_ ) Elder Sister, this person isnt crazy, right? Lu Liang asked Xia He. Im not sure. However, never underestimate anyoneespecially people of unknown origins. Xia He did not lower her guard. Xu San used his telekinesis and made arge rock float up. However, he did not immediately attack Chen Heng. Why arent you attacking? Zhu Wen patted Xu San, the only person with a long-range attack. [Author Note: Please ignore Feng Baobaos AV18 Style and the kitchen knife in her hand.] [TL Note: Here is Feng Baobaos profile, you can read more about her AV18 Style there: /wiki/Feng_Bao-Bao. She wields a kitchen knife as her weapon.] Be more careful. Who knows why he snapped his fingers earlier? Xu San decided to observe the situation. Hence, both sides kept their guard up. After a while Book 1: Chapter 31: A Beauty with a Vicious Tongue, Feng Baobao Book 1: Chapter 31: A Beauty with a Vicious Tongue, Feng Baobao Of course, there is. Although there is no tangible reward for that, it can improve your secret rating among the world consciousnesses. This can be described as the worlds impression of you. If the impression is good enough, some worlds might give you missions with high rewards and low difficulty. Also, younever mind. Ill exin in detail after youplete the mission. Take it as an extra reward from me. Alright. However, can you exin everything in one go next time? Alright, alright. Chase this transmigrator away for me first. Hearing the half-hearted tone, Chen Heng knew that this world consciousness had not listened. However, it did not matter. Thats right. Xu San, take this meteor aspensation. After all, there was such a bigmotion. Remember to calm the situation down. I was not lying earlier. This should be a rare meteorite. The feeling of using it to smash someone is quite different. There might be some rare metals or something. This was the first time Chen Heng pulled a meteor down. He would not dare be so ostentatious in his own world. If Chen Heng had brought a meteor down there, the Special Affairs Bureau would have arrested him even before the meteor reached the ground. Furthermore, the meteor would not get anywhere close to the ground. Previously, he had only tried moving meteors. Tha-thanks. Xu San looked at therge meteor dubiously at the side, feeling a slight headache. There are some benefits in getting to dispose of this meteorite. However, how do we deal with the impact of this matter? Half the city saw it. There is no way to hide it. Furthermore, the meteorite did not cause anymotion or make any sound when itnded. This is hard to ept. Nevertheless, it truly caused a stir, affecting everyone here. All of us should have been wiped out. Gas explosion? Thats not suitable. A secret weapon developed by the United States? No one will believe that. Aliens? Some might, but we cannot say that. Never mind. I cant be bothered anymore. Ill leave this to Xu Si to handle. Upon thinking this, Xu Sanpletely rxed. Also, one more thing. Chen Heng was about to take Zhu Wen away when he recalled something. Dont ever, ever, ever, ever, ever leak any information about me. Otherwise, youd better watch out. A meteor mighte crashing on your head at any timeand it wont be this small anymore. How should I put it? It can level the city that you are in. Do you now know why the information of someone like me has never leaked? Chen Heng asked. I still dont, everyone answered. Because all who know are dead. Id rather kill one thousand by mistake than let anyone off. My ability is rather special. So, if I have to kill, many might die. All those who survive are those with tight lips, understand? Yes! Yes! Yes! This scene looked like groundhogs nodding away. Chen Heng nearlyughed. What else could Chen Heng do? To prevent the setting of this world from changing, causing everyone to stop practicing and start searching for immortals, he could only threaten everyone here. They were all important characters, so he could not harm them. Im going now! Chen Heng nced at everyone before flying off with Zhu Wen. Phew, he finally left! everyone said. Xu San, how about we leave things here? Xia He said, no longer wanting to remain here. Everyone,e out. Stop hiding already! Xu San called out all the hidden Express Delivery Company members lying in ambush. Who would have imagined that Chen Heng would appear? I was wondering, why did youXu Sandare toe alone? So, you had set up an ambush. Xia He saw Express Delivery Company members rushing out from all directions. The most ridiculous thing was that one even popped up from underground. Alright, alright. Xia He, leave quickly. Since that powerhouse has spoken, I cant be bothered to fight you. Xu San waved his hand. Right now, he did not want a conflict with Zensei; he just wanted to bring this meteorite back. Thats good. Lets leave it here. Xu San watched as Xia He rode off on a motorbike while Lu Liang drove off in a truck. After that, he directed the Express Delivery Company members to try moving the meteorite away. Boss, this is not working. The meteorite is too heavy! a member wearing the Express Delivery Company uniform reported to Xu San. Then, quickly call for a crane and forklift. Got it, Boss! Elder Sister Bao`er, sorry! Zhang Chn sat on the ground, still tied up. Feng Baobao did not say anything. Instead, she used her knife to pick out the Gu bug from behind Zhang Chns neck. [TL Note: Gu bug is a sort of poison made by tossing several venomous creatures into a pot until only one survivor remains. The idea is that all the venom is concentrated in that one survivor. It is often used in ck magic to manipte or control someone as well. Another usage is a remotely activated poison. Here is the Wikipedia entry on it: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gu_(poison).] I clearly got saved, but I cant feel happy about it at all. Indeed, how could such a thing like a girl giving herself to me out of nowhere happen to me? Zhang Chn said sorrowfully to Feng Baobao as he sat on the ground. Thats why you are sad? Theres unnecessary! You got into this situation absolutely because you are a fool. Zhang Chn thought that Feng Baobao would console him. Unexpectedlywhen he heard Feng Baobaos retort, he felt like Medusa had stared at him and petrified him. Just how foolish are you? Who would believe that a girl would give herself to you out of nowhere, given your standard? Just look at your unlucky appearance. You would already be lucky to find 200 RMB on you. If a stranger wants to be with you, she must have ulterior motives. Just look at you; theres nothing good about you. Also Do you think that you are growing diamonds down there? Feng Baobao even nced at Zhang Chnsher region. No-Shake Jade Lotus Zhang Chns mind shattered. Bao`er, what happened to him? Xu San saw Zhang Chn lying on the ground with an expression devoid of hope after he finished his call with Xu Si. Its fine. I consoled him. Truly, it was Feng Baobao. Her expression did not even change when she lied. Xu San looked at Feng Baobao doubtfully. Could consoling someone result in such an appearance? ------ Back to Chen Heng, he brought Zhu Wen to an isted in with no one around. Whats wrong? Do you intend to eliminate him? Would you stop thinking about eliminating him? This transmigrator has not done anything bad yet. Alright. It felt like this world consciousness still harbored a grudge. Hey, Zhu Wen, you have two choices. One, I send you back to your original world now. Two, you die now. Choose one Before Chen Heng could finish, Zhu Wen hugged Chen Hengs leg. Big Brother, you came at a good time! You have no idea! When I arrived in this terrible world, I found that I could no longer return. I really miss my home! Now, Big Brother suddenly appeared and said you could help me return! Im thrilled! Book 1: Chapter 32: The Miserable Chen Clan Book 1: Chapter 32: The Miserable Chen n Like I believe you. You clearly were trying to use the main character to turn the tables earlier. Chen Heng nced at Zhu Wen in disdain. Seeing that this fellow was about to wipe snot on his trousers, he quickly shook Zhu Wen off. Chen Heng, smash him to death! Smash him! To think that he dares to insult me! What terrible world?! When this fellow discovered that he had a mind-reading ability and was in Under One Persons world, he was delighted. How infuriating! (pը) He transmigrated to another persons home out of nowhere and called it terrible?! How could there be such a person? Just leave it. Calm down, calm down. Theres no need to stoop to his level. What else could Chen Heng do when running into this situation? He could only try to coax the world consciousness. Alright. Stop talking. If you keep talking, I might not be able to save you. Im sending you home now. Any objections? Chen Heng nced at Zhu Wen as he stopped Zhu Wen from speaking. If Zhu Wen kept talking, he might not survive. No objections. None at all! Zhu Wen quickly shook his head. Thanks to Chen Hengs strength and threatah, no, Chen Hengs reasoning skills and sincere actionshe felt returning to his world would be safer. Ah! Thats right. Your mind-reading ability will be taken back, but the martial arts you learned here will not. After understanding that, go in. Chen Heng tapped on the button to return, and an oval ck hole appeared before them, simr to when he came over. However, the ck hole was ck when Chen Heng came here. This ck hole was purple, so it should be called a purple hole. Got it, Big Brother. Im going now. Although Zhu Wen felt reluctant to lose his mind-reading ability, he had learned some martial arts in this world, at least, so he had not wasted his trip here. After all, as useful as the mind-reading ability was, it was not as important as his life. Chen Heng watched as the transmigrator jumped into the purple ck hole, which then closed slowly. Alright. The mission ispleted. Compared to speaking mentally, Chen Heng would rather speak aloud. Hmm! Pretty good! Ill give you a five-star review for your mission. Oh, right. What were you nning to tell me earlier? I wanted to ask if you had an especially powerful ancestor. How did you know? When speaking of an especially powerful ancestor, Chen Heng immediately thought of the ancestor who created the ancestral crystal. Has your ns luck been terrible ever since that ancestor? Thats right. What is going on with that? At the world consciousnesss words, Chen Heng suddenly realized that his ns single line of descent started from this ancestor. Furthermore, all those with good talent would not live beyond 100 years due to various idents. Those with poor talent could not live beyond 200 years, mostly dying from reaching the end of their lifespan after failing to break through. This was very strange. After all, even if they had poor talent, wasnt there still the crystal? Why couldnt they break through when they had the ancestral crystal, which could raise their chances of sess? Whats going on? Its purely because that ancestor grew too powerful. His cultivation grew too strong, which overdrew on your ns luck for a long time. However, people with powerful cultivations can connect with the world consciousness and increase the luck of their descendants by doing things for the world consciousness. [Author Note: This exins why the main characters n is in a miserable state, so dontin that the setting of having both parents dead is too clich.] That ancestor has already vanished. Alright, then. I was just a little bewildered that you managed to join the Dimension Administrators Association despite having unusually low luck. Thats why I asked. Is there any way to deal with it? Chen Heng felt worried about this. After all, he died before graduating from university in his original future, dying much earlier than his father. Theres no need to worry about this. After joining the Dimension Administrators Association, those with great luck naturally can still enjoy the benefits of having great luck. However, the Dimension Administrators Association will protect those with poor luck, preventing you from suffering negative effects from having poor luck. This is one of the benefits of being a Dimension Administrators Association member. What about my descendants? I might be fine, but I cant let anything happen to my descendants. Im not like that ancestor of mine; I do worry about my descendants. Upon thinking of this, Chen Heng felt slightly depressed. Theres no need to worry about that. After all, you hold a position in the Dimension Administrators Association. Completing the missions that the worlds issue is doing things for the world consciousnesses, so your descendants luck should be rectified to normal after you do more missions. The more you do, the better their luck. This is called blessing your descendants. Yes, that should be the way to phrase it. Thank you for your exnation. Chen Heng felt sincerely grateful to this world consciousness. Youre wee. Do you want to hang around in this world for a few days? In any case, you will always return to your world one minute after you left. Theres no need. I have things to do when I return. Furthermore, I still have sses tomorrow. [Author Note: Honestly speaking, I nearly forgot that the main character is a student. Furthermore, there are only 15no, 13more days to the college entrance exams. Ermactually, I was also about that far away from my college entrance exams when I started writing this book. How realistic, right?] I didnt expect you to still be a student. Alright, then. Goodbye! I dont look that old, right? Chen Heng muttered as he submitted the mission in the Mission Hall. Then, the oval ck hole for transporting him appeared again. Perhaps it was a different one, but they all looked the same. The details were not important. Chen Heng closed his eyes, and when he opened them, a day had passedAh! Thats not righthe had arrived in another world. To Chen Heng, taking this mission had been worth it. He had gained not only 500 points, a small reward, but also the friendship of a world consciousness, a big reward. Then, he got a five-star review. Most importantly, he had learned why his n was so unlucky. Furthermore, that transmigrator was truly lousy, indeed worth only 500 points. Right now, Chen Heng felt grateful to Ryougi Shiki. If she had note here, he would not have obtained the Absolute Precognition, the gift from her world. Without the Absolute Precognition, he would not have caught the Dimension Administrators Associations attention. Without that, he would not have joined it. Without joining it, he would surely die, going by what Under One Persons world consciousness said. Book 1: Chapter 33: Angel Feathers Book 1: Chapter 33: Angel Feathers Chen Heng nced at the clock in the Dimension Administrators Associations interface. When I left, it was only nine oclock. Indeed, only one minute has passed. The time in the Dimension Administrators Associations interface changed in ordance with the world. It was very convenient and thoughtful. With such an interface, why would one need a watch? A watch could adjust for time zones, but could it adjust for a different world? It was currently 9:01. Chen Heng did not know what to do now. He had sses the next day, but it seemed too early to sleep. Hence, he decided to hang out in the group chat. He Who Knows Fate: I just returned frompleting a mission. That transmigrator was truly trashy. No wonder he was only worth 500 points. Umaru-chan: What an excellent usage of only. I have not even earned 400 points yet. He Who Knows Fate: About this How about I lend you 300 points first? Then, after you awaken your ability, you canplete missions and repay me when you earn some points. This way, you can awaken an ability one month earlier. Right now, I have 10,000-odd points and no urgent need for them. The others who have not awakened abilities yet can also borrow from me. Dont be too embarrassed to do so. Currently, Chen Heng had more than 10,000 points, but he could not afford what he wanted, so he might as well sell a favor to someone. After all, it was just lending and not giving. Umaru-chan: Really? Thank you! I do want to get an ability. After all, world mergers are frequently happening now. Who knows when something strange will happen in the world? Magus of Flowers: Had you not mentioned it, I would have forgotten that our group has people who have not awakened an ability. After all, the Ability Second Awakening only requires 100 points. Now, I feel very curious. The Ability First Awakening should be cheaper than the Ability Second Awakening. Why does the Ability First Awakening cost 400 points in the associations store when the Ability Second Awakening requires only 100 points? Queen of Ice and Snow: I remembered there were people who had not awakened an ability. However, they did note to borrow from me. I thought that they were not in a rush. The people without abilities in our group are all from ordinary worlds. They usually wont run into danger. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: You asked why the Ability First Awakening costs 400 points in the associations store when the Ability Second Awakening requires only 100 points? I feel this is because it is harder to create something out of nothing than to improve an existing thing. Lord of the White Night: I agree with this opinion. It is easier for someone born with a Gift to make breakthroughs and grow stronger than for an ordinary person to gain a Gift. A Gift is an ability. [TL Note: Gift is the name for the abilities or powers of the characters in Mondaiji tachi ga Isekai Kara Kuru S Desu yo? or Problem Children Are Coming from Another World, Arent They? In this anime/novel, these Gifts can be traded or gambled away.] Chen Heng sent 300 points to Umaru-chan in a private message. He Who Knows Fate: @I Have a Strong Presence, do you need to borrow? I Have a Strong Presence: If possible. Thank you. Chen Heng also sent 300 points to I Have a Strong Presence in a private message. He Who Knows Fate: @nk Never Loses, @Iron Fist Teacher, do you need points too? Iron Fist Teacher: Thank you. Three hundred points were sent. nk Never Loses: No need for me. Even if I have an ability, I cannot go out. Ill just slowly raise the points. Anyway, thank you for your concern. He Who Knows Fate: Youre wee. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Oh my! Oh my! He Who Knows Fate has pulled all the members with no abilities to his side. He Who Knows Fate: What do you mean pulled? I just dont need the points right now. I have yet to reach my limits after undergoing the ability second awakening. It might be a bit wasteful if I undergo the ability third awakening now. Im more worried about the group members without abilities. If they run into danger, they have no way to resist. He Who Knows Fate: In my world, ability users have no fixed way of growing stronger. For my ability, the stronger my Will Energy, the stronger the ability. Of course, Will Energy is very important, but the usage of the ability and its activation are also important. He Who Knows Fate: My ability is the maniption of attraction force. I wanted to use a web of attraction to cover space and create a folding effect in space to do a spatial jump. Of course, this is just an idea; I have not tried it yet. I still have not met any spatial ability users, so I have no references and dare not experiment. Who knows what would happen if I failed in a spatial jump? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Your theory is quite practical. However, I have no idea how to do it. After all, Im not familiar with attraction. As for spatial jumps, my Gap is not a spatial jump but a spatial rip; I cant give any suggestions. He Who Knows Fate: I suddenly remembered, Im about to take the college entrance exams. Fortunately, I have Precognitionfurthermore, the Absolute Precognition at that. Magus of Flowers: That has to be the most miserable use of the Absolute Precognition. You are using the powerful Absolute Precognition as a tool to cheat in college entrance exams. Queen of Ice and Snow: He Who Knows Fate: Be reasonable, alright? Its not like I want to see it. My Precognition has a short circuit. Its activation is random and will show me what I was thinking at the time of activation. Thats why I want to spend 100,000 points to repair this Absolute Precognition. Furthermore, honestly speaking, even without the Absolute Precognition, my results are pretty good. Umaru-chan: Your college entrance exams bring me back to reality. You are already someone with an ability, but you still have to take the college entrance exams. To be honest, of everyone in the group, I feel that you are the ability user closest to realityalthough having abilities is not realistic in the first ce. Faillen Angel Gabriel: Am I not? Umaru-chan: You are an angel, not a human. To be fair, you are the one who I feel is the most out of character. In the future, I can tell others with conviction that I have spoken to an angel. nk Never Loses: Indeed. You have not just spoken to an angel, but you have also yed games with an angel. Most importantly, you were also cheated by an angel. Dont you feel that you have already lived a full life? Faillen Angel Gabriel: Boss, what do you mean cheated? Im just not too familiar with the game. nk Never Loses: Like I believe you. I can y better than you when I y with my feet. Faillen Angel Gabriel: Boss, thats too much. nk Never Loses: Want to try? Ill y against you with my feet. If you want, Ill continue carrying you. How about it? Faillen Angel Gabriel: Yay! Alright! nk Never Loses: However, you have to give me two angel feathers if you lose. Faillen Angel Gabriel: Sure. But, Boss, can I ask? Why do you want angel feathers? [Author Note: Try guessing.] Book 1: Chapter 34: Stir-Fried Pufferfish Book 1: Chapter 34: Stir-Fried Pufferfish nk Never Loses: What nonsense! This is a rare item that ordinary people would never see in their lifetime. My younger sister and I can have one each. I even heard that one could live a long life in health by carrying an angel feather with them. It can even treat all sorts of illnesses. Faillen Angel Gabriel: This is too materialistic. Besides, an angel feather does not have that strong an effect on an ordinary person. However, there are some effects, as an angel feather is exposed to holy light most of the time, so it does give the carrier some immunity to minor illnesses and injuries. Actually, Boss, if you want angel feathers, you just have to ask me. nk Never Loses: Would winning one and asking for one be the same? Cut the crap! Lets start! 1v1 solo! Faillen Angel Gabriel: Alright! However, Boss, remember to turn on your facecam. nk Never Loses: Sure. He Who Knows Fate: Truthfully speaking, I am quite interested in the oue of this match. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Me too. Magus of Flowers: Is Gabriel really that lousyto the point where she can lose to someone using only their feet? No matter what, she is an angel. She should have speed and reaction. Umaru-chan: No speed or reaction can save Gabriels god-awful gaming knowledge and technique. Ten minutester: Faillen Angel Gabriel: I actually lost?! Boss is too strong! nk Never Loses: I do acknowledge that Im strong. Most experts would not be my match even if I yed with my feet. However, this does not cover the fact that you are genuinely lousy. He Who Knows Fate: He really won. I always thought that ying games with the feet was just a joke. Faillen Angel Gabriel: He Who Knows Fate: Never mind. You all continue chatting. Im going to sleep. I have sses tomorrow. Before sleeping, Chen Heng went to Sirins room. Indeed, she was still awake. After telling Sirin to sleep earlier, he returned to his room. ------ The next day, Chen Heng woke up at six in the morning as usual. Then, he practiced the sword for one hour, made breakfast for Sirin (Chen Heng normally did not eat breakfast), and woke her up. It looked like Sirin had listened to Chen Heng the previous night and did not sleep toote. Waking her up was easy. At Sirins insistence, Chen Heng handed her the noble and glorious job of doing the dishes. In truth, he did not like doing the dishes. After eating, Chen Heng went to the neighboring house. Then, Raven drove him and Mo Qingtong to school. Sirin had a television, aputer, and her phone at home, so he did not worry about her getting bored. He even asked Raven to cook lunch for Sirin. After arriving at school, Chen Heng asked Raven to buy a few fresh pufferfish when she went to the market. He decided to make a pufferfish feast for Sirin today. The flesh of pufferfish was delectable and rich in nutrients as a famous and valuable high-ss aquatic ingredient. It was known as the champion of dishes. However, its ovaries, liver, kidneys, eyes, and blood contained highly toxic poison. Without proper preparation, it could not be used as food. Minor cases resulted in poisoning, but most cases were severe, leading to death. However, these reasons were not why Chen Chen decided to cook a pufferfish feast for Sirin. The most important reason was that a pufferfish could inte. That was right. It was because of its inting. Since Chen Heng read the Honkai Impact 2ndics and yed the Honkai Impact 3rd games, he thought about how to guide Sirin. In Honkai Impact 2ndsics, Sirin could be described as a pufferfish, her ego repeatedly inting, then she would get beaten up. Furthermore, she did not learn her lesson. He could not bear to keep seeing that. After learning mid-tier cooking, Chen Heng could perfectly prepare all ordinary ingredients in the world. Of course, pufferfish was no exception. This time, he nned to use pufferfish to prepare a Japanese-style fugu feast to teach Sirin a lesson. Cooking a Japanese-styled fugu feast involved turning a pufferfish into many different kinds of dishes, including pufferfish fin wine (this one could be omitted), cold-dressed pufferfish skin, fugu sashimi, barbequed pufferfish, fried pufferfish, pufferfish hotpot, and pufferfish terrine. There was also the most important style: Stir. Fried. Puffer. Fish. [TL Note: This style of stir-frying involves rapid and vigorous stirring over extremely high heat. The literal trantion for this style is explosive frying or violent frying. The main character likely intended it to be an analogy for Sirin getting beaten up if her ego intes like a pufferfish.] With Chen Hengs mid-tier cooking, there was no worry of getting poisoned. Is a pufferfish fragrant? Yes! Is a pufferfish tasty? Tasty! Does a pufferfish inte? It does! Should you learn to inte like a pufferfish? No! Since Sirin liked to eat, he would use food to educate her, teach her what was called miseryno, caution. As apetent elder brother, he had to learn to use an education method that his younger sister liked. Speaking of which, Chen Heng had been quite busy these days. He still had notpleted the mock exams in the vacation homework. However, there was no need to worry since good students received special treatment. A good student would not need to do homework, as he would already know everything covered in it. A good student could sleep in ss because he had been studying through the night. This was a perfect exnation, right? o(ini)o Teacher, sorry! I have not finished the mock exams. Its fine. Student Chen Heng, take your seat. To the other students, if you think that you are already skilled with the content that the mock exams cover, you can do the same as Student Chen Heng and review other content you are unfamiliar with. Alright, lets continue the lesson. The teacher did not worry about Chen Heng not doing his homework since he would rank in the top ten in every exam. The teacher felt that Chen Heng probably did not do it because he already knew the contents covered by the mock exams. Ones greatest enemy was oneself. Chen Heng did not even need to exin, and the teacher already came up with an excuse for him. After Chen Heng sat down, he gave Mo Qingtong a taunting look. This infuriated her into using thepass in her hand to scratch the table. She seemed to be imagining using it on Chen Hengs body. This action even attracted the teachers attention. Actually, Mo Qingtongs results were pretty good. It was just that her science subjects were not that great. Furthermore, as her parents were still alive and around, they would make her finish all the mock exams even if she understood the content already. ------ After school, Raven picked up Chen Heng and Mo Qingtong. Along the way, he did not ask about the pufferfish, as he trusted Raven. As Mo Qingtongs personal maid, she had been trained in every aspect of daily activities. Furthermore, she was highly efficient. Mo Qingtong could live as an invalid without having to do anything. Im back, Sirin! Chen Heng saw Sirin sitting on the sofa as soon as he opened the door. Elder Brother, wee back! Today, your elder brother will make you a fugu feast! The most important dish is stir-fried pufferfish. Huh? Fugu feast? Also, stir-fried pufferfish? Sirin cocked her little head. She could not understand why her elder brother emphasized the stir-fried pufferfish. Book 1: Chapter 35: Silin’s Action Book 1: Chapter 35: Silins Action Sirin! Come over and watch me cook this time. Ill exin what exactly a pufferfish is to you. Alright! Although Sirin did not understand why her elder brother wanted her to watch him prepare the fugu feast, she went over anyway since her elder brother told her to. Furthermore, she was somewhat interested in cooking. Chen Heng entered the kitchen with Sirin. He immediately saw a stic basin with a few lively pufferfish swimming in it, unaware of their impending fate. Chen Heng possessed mid-tier cooking, so he knew that fresh ingredients would have a better vor. However, having the skills of a high-level chef did not mean he had the same mentality about fresh ingredients as high-level chefs did. To Chen Heng, the food tasting good was sufficient; he could ept it if the ingredients did not have too many ws. However, pufferfish was different. Pufferfish preparation required live fish. Not only was the poison in dead pufferfish difficult to deal with, as the poison was concentrated in the eyes, blood, ovaries, liver, and other organs, but the quality of the meat would also be affected. While the flesh had no poison, its vor would change. Raven did well in this aspect. At least, she knew to buy live pufferfish. Sirin, the most important thing in making a fugu feast is that the pufferfish needs to be alive. It is difficult to deal with the poison of dead pufferfish. Furthermore, dead pufferfish would not taste fresh. Chen Heng exined some information about pufferfish to Sirin as he prepared it. Uh-huh! Although she did not know why her elder brother was exining this, she still listened in interest. Sirin, the most interesting thing about pufferfish is that it can inte. When it runs into danger, it will inte its body to make itselfrger, putting on a pretense of power. It looks very adorable like this, but the pufferfishs poison is extremely potent. I see. What else? Since I exined the pufferfishs special characteristics of inting, let me impart some principles of conducting yourself. The pufferfish is quite cute, but you cannot learn from the pufferfish. You cannot keep inting like a pufferfish. The most important thing in life is caution. Some people seem to have termed the action of a pufferfish repeatedly inting as Silins Action. [TL Note: I searched the Inte but could not find any references or exnation for Silins Action. It is likely nonsense made up by Chen Heng. The name has the same pronunciation as Sirins name in Chinese but with a different character. I represented it in English by changing a letter.] Silins Action? Thats right. The second character is the one for forest. Doesnt it sound simr to your name? Indeed. Furthermore, it sounds quite strange. Good that you know. Theres no need to care about what it is called. Although you are called Sirin, you absolutely cannot learn this Silins Action. The most important thing in conducting yourself is caution. If you can win, fight. If you cannot, run. Dont go back, thinking you can fight head-on when you gain a new power after running away. Learn caution and grow. Elder Brother, I cannot quite understand. To put it simply: run from an enemy you cannot defeat. Flee immediately, then find a ce they cannot find or go to and recuperate. I still dont quite understand. Its fine if you dont understand. Just remember it. You will understand after some time. Oh! Thats right, one more thing. Dont ever, ever, ever, ever underestimate anyone. ? It felt like a question mark appeared over Sirins head. Our world is not ordinary. Who knows when a t-chested Chinese who has defended China for fifty thousand years, or some gically engineered warrior merged with Phantasma, or one of those ability users who can repeatedly revive toe back from the grave, or a crazy bigot who has lived for five hundred years and can do anything to revive a person, or perhaps a dwarf with strange powers who can erupt with great strength might appear? [TL Note: These descriptions connote certain games characters. The t-chested Chinese likely refers to Fu Hua from Honkai Impact 3rd. Heres her profile: /wiki/Fu_Hua. The gically engineered warrior merged with Phantasma is likely Mash Kyrielight from Fate/Grand Order. Here is her profile: /wiki/Mash_Kyrielight. Unfortunately, I dont know who the rest might be.] Is the world really that dangerous? Sirinpletely missed the message. Of course. This world has all sorts of demons and monsters. You just cannot imagine their existence, but that does not mean they do not exist. People with superhuman abilities normally do not appear before ordinary people, just like your elder brother. I have the ability to control attraction force. I told you two days ago, even if you want the stars in the sky, I can pluck them for you. Do you remember that? Uh-huh! I remember! But isnt that just something to trick young children? These words had left a deep impression on Sirin. What impressed her was not the part about plucking stars but the part about them being family. Why would I lie to you? However, the stars that I can pluck for you are just somerge meteorites. I cant pluck those stars that give off light. Thats why I said that. Look, even though your elder brother is so young, I can make a meteor fall from the sky. Although this is because your elder brother is talented and a born genius, you cannot deny that the water of this world runs deep. So, this world is really that dangerous! Exactly! So, you must always be cautious when you do things. Remember? Ill remember! Thats good. Thats all I wanted to tell you. You can go out first. Illplete the fugu feast soon. You can go rest on the sofa first. Of course, you can continue watching if you are interested in learning to cook pufferfish. Ill teach you how to stir. Fry. Puffer. Fish in two days. Never mind. Id better go out first. I feel strange when hearing stir-fried pufferfish. Sirin could not understand why her elder brother always emphasized the words whenever he mentioned stir-fried pufferfish, saying each word with a pause in between. As Chen Heng watched Sirin leave, he felt strangely gratified. This time, I taught Sirin to be cautious when living in this world. Perhaps I should make a few more fugu feasts for her and teach her more. At the same time, I can teach her how to make a fugu feast. Chen Heng pondered as he used scissors to remove the eyes and snip off the fins. [Author Note: Pufferfish are indeed prepared like this. I had done some research on this.] Chen Heng decided to raise Sirin into a child with sensible values over the uing period. This did not mean he would teach her to let go of grudges. After all, he was not a saint, and he did bear hatred and grudges. Book 1: Chapter 36: Discussing How to Train…Educate Sirin Book 1: Chapter 36: Discussing How to TrainEducate Sirin In Honkai Impact 2nd, Schicksals people had indeed done some inhumane things, referring to Babylon Labs conducting human experiments. Sirin did have reasons to take revenge on Babylon Labs. Chen Heng would not bother with this. It was just like how he wanted revenge for his parents. If someone tried to shield that culprit, he would not stop his revenge, even if Mo Qingtong stood between them. The reasoning was the same, so he would not dissuade Sirin from taking revenge on Schicksal. However, Chen Heng would not use the moon to finish off everyone in one go (setting aside whether it was practical or not, as there were many powerhouses, after all). He felt that revenge was alright, but it should not implicate the innocent. Sirins revenge on Schicksal had been indiscriminate. She simply tossed meteors at Earth. That was just overboard. I need to train her properly. Chen Heng thought about how to trainno, how to educate Sirinas he cooked. Without realizing it, he had already finished cooking. Cold-dressed pufferfish skin, fugu sashimi, barbequed pufferfish, pufferfish tempura, ypot pufferfish slice rice, and the most important: stir, fried, puffer, fish. There should also have been pufferfish head hotpot, but there were only two of them, and most people would not have the equipment, so he did not make that. After cooking these dishes, not to mention Sirin, even Chen Heng wanted to sample them first. This fugu feast was very fragrant. Chen Heng used his ability to levitate the dishes to the dining table. When Sirin heard Chen Henging out, she took the initiative toe over and sit at the dining table without him saying anything. Sirin, try the pufferfish. Why do you think that many people eat pufferfish despite being extremely poisonous if not prepared right? As a fish, it has one advantage over other fish; itcks any fishy taste. Its flesh is translucent, delectable, tasty, has a unique texture, and is chewier than most fish. Do eat more. Especially this stir-fried pufferfish. Chen Heng picked up a piece of stir-fried pufferfish and ced it in Sirins bowl. Thank you, Elder Brother. Although she felt that something was off, especially when Chen Heng exined the pufferfishs intion and called it Silins Action, the pufferfish did smell great. The aroma had already wafted into the living room while he was cooking. Hmmm! Its delicious! Elder Brother, you should try it too! As Sirin spoke, she picked out a piece of pufferfish and ced it in Chen Hengs bowl. Its good that its delicious. Thank you, my little Sirin, for picking food out for me. Ill make pufferfish head hotpot for you some other time. I do not have the equipment today, so I did not make it. Indeed, she was the first female to pick food for Chen Heng since his mother died. (Mo Qingtong: ) ------ After the meal was over, Sirin appeared extremely satisfied. This was solely because pufferfish meat tasted great. Elder Brother, can you make more fugu feasts in the future? Although Sirin found this experience somewhat strange, the fugu feast was truly delicious, something she could not reject. Of course, I can. Sirin, just tell me whenever you want to eat it, and I will make it. Not to mention a fugu feast, even if you want the ManchuCHan Imperial Feast, I will make it for you. Although Chen Heng had not made it before, he felt confident in cooking the ManchuCHan Imperial Feast. [TL Note: The ManchuCHan Imperial Feast is a grand banquet with disputed origins. It is a feastprising cuisines from several parts of China and Manchuria (a region of China where the Manchus, a Chinese minority, lived). Here is its Wikipedia entry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manchu%E2%80%93Han_Imperial_Feast.] The ManchuCHan Imperial Feast? The ManchuCHan Imperial Feast is the banquet established during the Qing Dynasty, right? There are 108 dishes? The ManchuCHan Imperial Feast normally has at least 108 dishes54 from the south and 54 from the north. It would be eaten over three days. There are 196 dishes of cold, hot, meat, and mixed dishes and 124 dishes of pastry, tea, snacks, and refreshments. This makes a total of 320 dishes. Chen Hengs description of the ManchuCHan Imperial Feast piqued Sirins interest. It looks like you are quite interested in the ManchuCHan Imperial Feast. How about tomorrow? Ill cook a few dishes from the ManchuCHan Imperial Feast tomorrow. Ill do kung pao rabbit and stir-fried frogs? How about that? Thank you, Elder Brother! Elder Brother is the best! As long as you are happy. How to say thisif Chen Heng were not as well off as he was, he would go bankrupt after cooking a ManchuCHan Imperial Feast. [TL Note: A replica of the ManchuCHan Imperial Feast is said to cost one million Japanese yen (about seven thousand USD). Furthermore, several of the ingredientse from endangered animals.] The father-daughter pairbrother-sister pair were happy and in harmony. After Sirin cleared the table, the doorbell rang. Coming! Chen Heng saw Mo Qingtong and Raven when he opened the door. Qingtong, Elder Sister Raven, why are you here? Must there be something to do for me toe? Thats not the case. I was just curious why Uncle and Aunty let youe out. Normally, you would be reviewing at this time. Im here to make sure you are alive. You can die, but Sirin is still a child. The young miss is here because of the pufferfish. She worried that Little Heng could not handle it and came to check. Raven exposed Mo Qingtong. Come in first. Chen Heng invited the two in, not intending to respond to Mo Qingtongs prideful, taunting words. It smells good! Although Sirin had already cleared away the empty dishes, there were still some leftovers on the table, giving off a fragrance. Little Heng, how long has it been since you ate? About 20 minutes. Dont worry, Elder Sister Raven. I am absolutely confident in my cooking skills. Most people who suffered from tetrodotoxin poisoning would show symptoms of poisoning about five to 15 minutes after eating pufferfish. When Raven heard Chen Heng say it had been more than 20 minutes and saw that he and Sirin, who was on the sofa, were not showing any symptoms of poisoning, she nodded, rxing. When Raven nodded, Mo Qingtong rxed too. She walked to the dining table, saw the leftover cold-dressed pufferfish skin, fugu sashimi, and pufferfish tempura, and suddenly felt somewhat hungry. Mo Qingtong had already eaten beforeing. However, she had deliberately eaten less because she had heard Chen Heng would make a fugu feast, reserving some space in her stomach. Mo Qingtong did not actually feel too worried about Chen Heng making a fugu feast, as she knew Chen Heng would not do it unless he were absolutely confident. Aside from checking on Chen Heng and Sirin, her main purpose was to get some free food. Chen Heng, bring me a pair of chopsticks! Mo Qingtong naturally demanded a pair of chopsticks from Chen Heng, not feeling this inappropriate. I knew it. Your worry is real, but mooching off me is your main purpose. Book 1: Chapter 37: I—Sirin—Started Immortal Cultivation Book 1: Chapter 37: ISirinStarted Immortal Cultivation Hehe! I even deliberately ate less before I came to mooch off your fugu feast! Mo Qingtong did not feel embarrassed at all. Alright, alright. Ill get you a pair of chopsticks. Elder Sister Raven,e try as well? Chen Heng brought out two pairs of chopsticks from the kitchen. He handed one to Mo Qingtong and proffered the other to Raven. Theres no need. Nom! Nom! It is quite tasty. Little Heng, tell me, howe you can cook so well after learning for just a few days, and my mothers cooking still tastes so strange despite having learned for so many years? This To tell the truth, Auntys knife skills and fire control are very good. Its just her usage of seasoning that cannot be praised. You know she is the culinary equivalent of tone-deaf. Furthermore, Uncle Mo and you dare not say anything. Thats right. Remember to do the dishes after you are done eating. Sirin did not feel anything when seeing that elder sister called Mo Qingtong eat the fugu feast her elder brother made for her. As she sat on the sofa, she even felt likeughing. In the end, you are just eating Elder Brother and my leftovers. How pathetic! Chen Heng found that aside from himself, Sirin had no interest in speaking to others. He wanted to help her change this introverted nature and did not know where to start. Send Sirin to school? That was doable but pointless. It was almost the end of the school year. After sending her to school for ten days, he would have to take the college entrance exams. After that, he would bring Sirin to various ces to sightsee and rx. How could there be time to send her to middle school? Furthermore, Sirin was currently 14 years old, about the age for second year in middle school. Children of that age often formed cliques and excluded those not from their cliques. If she transferred in at this moment, she would likely be excluded. What would happen if she got bullied and that formed a psychological trauma? Chen Heng would probably send down a few meteors. [TL Note: China follows an education system where you have six years of grade school starting at age six, three years of middle school, and three years of high school. Here is the Wikipedia entry on the Chinese education system: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_in_China.] The main reason was that Sirins memories were sealed right now. She was as pure as a piece of white paper. If she were already the Herrscher of the Void, Chen Heng would not worry about sending her to school. She would go, Huh? Bully me? Its judgment time! This was a little hard on Sirin. Before taking the college entrance exams, Chen Heng could only leave her at home alone. Huh? Thats right. Chen Heng suddenly recalled, Vast Sea City First High School has a rule that allows students to apply for leave to self-study at home before the college entrance exam. This is a good solution. What about the college entrance exams? Did Chen Hen need to worry about it? After all, he even knew the questions This is a good solution. I will go and discuss this with the ss adviser. If that goes well, I can spend this entire month apanying Sirin. Furthermore, there are fewer people sightseeing now. I can bring her around. In the days leading up to the college entrance exams, the Vast Sea City First High School teachers had already stopped teaching, as they hadpleted the curriculum. All that remained was a war with practice questions; they frantically set all sorts of mock exams. Thats right. Qingtong, have you considered applying for self-study at home before the college entrance exams? Huh? Apply to self-study? No. My parents wont agree to it. They feel that I am more effective at school. Otherwise, they would not have moved to this house nearer to school. Of course, they also hired tutors for me. However, my parents feel that aside from gaining knowledge in school, there are opportunities to interact with people of the same age too. When Mo Qingtong heard Chen Heng asking her a question, she put her chopsticks down. ------ In the end, Mo Qingtong did not do the dishes; Raven did them for her. After the two left, Chen Heng and Sirin remained. He felt it would not be good for her eyes if she just yed with her phone andputer. However, he did not know what he could do with her. After thinking for some time, he decided to teach Sirin something that she could use to protect herself with. He could not teach her the Chen n cultivation method, as one could not be a cultivator without the ancestral crystal. In reality, a martial artist still had not broken through the limits of a human, so he felt that it would not be very useful for her. Thus, Chen Heng decided to teach Sirin the Void Sword Godjust joking. Although the associations store did sell the Void Sword God, he did not intend to practice it or teach it to Sirin. Be more reasonable. It was normal for peak sword immortals in Chen Hengs world to explode a star with just their bodies. Wasnt that much better than the Void Sword God? [TL Note: The Void Sword God is a sword technique mentioned in the Honkai Impact series backstories. Some ces trante it as the Taixu Sword God. The sword technique is taught in Fu Huas sect, and she and her disciple know it.] Indeed, Chen Heng had not reached the level of a sword immortal. Furthermore, he did not have the ancestral crystal and could not change to a sword immortals cultivation technique. However, that did not mean he did not have other sword immortal cultivation techniques besides the Chen n Cultivation Technique. Back when the Chen ns ancestral crystal got stolen, the Ji n sent several sets of sword immortal cultivation techniques and immortal cultivation techniques to Chen Heng. After all, Chen Heng had half the Ji ns bloodline, considered one of them. The Ji n was a prominent n and did not care about these cultivation techniques. Furthermore, these were not the Ji ns exclusive, hereditary cultivation techniques, so there was no problem giving them away. After all, no one would use them if they remained in storage. Objectively speaking, these cultivation techniques were pretty good. However, the Chen n Cultivation Technique was extremely domineering. After cultivating it, one could not adopt another cultivation technique. Hence, these cultivation techniques had been left in Chen Hengs spatial storage collecting dust, not that spatial storages had dust. As for whether handing Sirin a cultivation technique would ruin the storyline? Chen Heng did not care. Cant I teach Sirin some skills to protect herself with? The world consciousness will feel upset? Well,e over and beat me up if you can. Actually, as Sirin was not a Dimension Administrators Association member, Chen Heng had no means of transmigrating to Honkai Impact 3rds world without the world consciousness issuing a mission. Even if she grew stronger than before, she still would not escape the trajectory of her fate. Sirin,e here. Ill teach you something. What? A cultivation technique. Cultivation technique? Whats that? Sirin, dont you like the rollercoaster? You can fly freely in the sky if you learn this cultivation technique. Oh! Elder Brother is talking about those immortal cultivation techniques that would make one very powerful in those fantasy novels, right? Thats right. Do you want to learn? It looked like Sirin had not been ying with her phone orputer for nothing. I do! Very good. Come to the basement with me. Chen Heng led Sirin to the basement. There was nothing there, so he did not have to worry about it getting messy. Book 1: Chapter 38: Association’s Recruitment Standards Book 1: Chapter 38: Associations Recruitment Standards Here, these are the immortal cultivation techniques that I picked out. See which one you prefer. Chen Hengid out a few immortal cultivation techniques before Sirin after she sat on a cushion across from him. This one, then. Sirin picked out a book with a purple cover from the five books. When she picked it up and flipped through it, she found it nk. Brother, is this Void Arts one of those wordless scriptures? Sirin showed the nk pages to Chen Heng. No. That is indeed a nk book. This is the true Void Arts. Chen Heng took out a jade strip from his spatial storage. How could an immortal cultivation technique be recorded in a book? No one would really think that a book could contain it, right? ce this jade strip on your forehead, and you will learn it. Chen Heng handed the jade strip to Sirin. As Chen Heng watched Sirin cultivate, he nodded in satisfaction. Rather than leaving these cultivation techniques in storage, he might as well give them to Sirin. That way, she would have the means to protect herself. However, cultivation required time. One month would not make her powerful. At best, she could only build her foundations. Furthermore, this would be with him providing her with cultivation resources. Indeed, cultivation required a lot of time. Of course, there were those with exceptional talent. For example, Chen Hengs father had be a Body Merger Realm powerhouse at a young age. Had Chen Heng had the ancestral crystal, he would also have broken through exceptionally quickly. He had been practicing the Chen n Sword Technique since he was young. After so many years, he had already reached the peak of the Chen n Sword Technique as a martial artist. Furthermore, he had rich experience surpassing his level. Elder Brother, Im done learning it. Sirin handed the jade strip back to Chen Heng. Sirin, these are Energy Refining Pills. They will improve your cultivation speed in the Energy Refinement Realm. Remember to ce one in your mouth every time you cultivate. Dont ever swallow it. This way, you will cultivate faster. One bottle had ten Energy Refining Pills. Chen Heng gave Sirin two bottles. He had also checked her physique. If Sirin cultivated, she should be considered a geniusof course, still quite inferior to Chen Heng and his father. Two bottles of Energy Refining Pills should be sufficient for her to cultivate to the Foundation Building Realm. After leaving the basement, Sirin rushed back to her room excitedly. She must have gotten addicted to cultivating. In reality, the cultivation process felt quitefortable, especially in the Energy Refinement and Foundation Building Realms. Of course, Chen Heng heard that from his parents. Right now, he was not even in the Energy Refinement Realm, much less the Foundation Building Realm. Chen Heng did not know what to do after returning to his room, so he decided to kill time in the chat group. He found that he liked spending time there. He Who Knows Fate: I taught Sirin how to cultivate today. Efreet: Is cultivating that exciting? Faillen Angel Gabriel: Are you referring to cultivating as in staying awake the entire night, or do you mean actual cultivation? He Who Knows Fate: Of course, actual cultivation. Staying awake the entire night is out of the question, especially for Sirin. I can do it but not her. She is still a child. Iron Fist Teacher: This So, He Who Knows Fates world is so advanced? Theres even cultivation? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Can I ask? @He Who Knows Fate, how strong is the peakbat prowess of cultivators in that world? He Who Knows Fate: There are ten cultivation realms in my world. Above these ten cultivation realms are immortals. Typically, an immortal can explode a star with just their body. Furthermore, the lower limits of immortals are high. The upper limits are ridiculously high. Some powerhouses can destroy the sun if they want to. However, I have not seen the highest level of those powerhouses, so I dont know what exactly they can achieve. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Thebat prowess of your world is off the charts. Lord of the White Night: I feel that it is still alright. However, destroying the sun and whatnot He Who Knows Fate: However, who knows how many years it would take to reach the level of immortals? Immortal cultivation as a system requires umtion over time and talent. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: That is true. Magus of Flowers: You mentioned umtions over time? In that case, if Yakumo Yukari and Skadi started cultivation from the start, would they be immortals already? He Who Knows Fate: He Who Knows Fate: Cultivation depends more on talent, not so much on umtion over time. Yes. That is the case. I misspoke earlier. Efreet: He Who Knows Fate has a strong desire to live. He Who Knows Fate: Thats right. @Umaru-chan, have you awakened an ability yet? Umaru-chan: I have. Its a projection ability. The more I understand an item, be it real or fictitious, the better I can manifest it. However, the power of the item and how long itsts depend on my Will Energy. He Who Knows Fate: Thats quite an amazing ability. It has a high limit. What about the others? I Have a Strong Presence: My ability controls presence, whether mine or others, even items. I suddenly feel that this ability is a form of malice against me, picking on me. He Who Knows Fate: Whats wrong? It is a strong ability. I Have a Strong Presence: Because my presence has been weakpared to others since childhood. He Who Knows Fate: Iron Fist Teacher: I feel my ability is quite strong. It is fragility. For now, I can make something I touch fragile. However, I can use it on something not solidfor example, a me. I tried scattering a me with my fist, the me from a stovetop. I not only felt it be fragile, but it even seemed somewhat solid. Queen of Ice and Snow: They are all incredible abilities with great potential. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: I feel that it is because their potentials are all great. That should be why they were recruited into the Dimension Administrators Association. After all, the Dimension Administrators Association is an enforcement department that uses martial force. The recruited members should either have strong abilities or great potential. Why would the Dimension Administrators Association recruit ordinary people? For decoration? This is just practicality. Magus of Flowers: Exactly what I was thinking. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Are you not embarrassed? Efreet: Since you already have abilities, practice more. After all, the current world is not safe. Who knows when a world merger will happen again? Faillen Angel Gabriel: Indeed. The customer service informed me that my world just underwent a world merger yesterday. Fortunately, it was just an ordinary world. It seems to be called Oreimo. [TL Note: Oreimo, short for Ore no Imto ga Konna ni Kawaii Wake ga Nai or tranted as My Little Sister Cant Be This Cute, is a Japanese light novel/manga/anime. Here is the Wikipedia entry on it: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oreimo.] nk Never Loses: Actually, I feel that you wouldnt be in any danger, even if it were a non-ordinary world. After all, you are an angel, so you should be powerful. Book 1: Chapter 39: Alaya’s Mission Request Book 1: Chapter 39: yas Mission Request Faillen Angel Gabriel: Its still alright, Boss. I do have a First Trumpet of the Apocalypse. I can use it to destroy the enemy when I am in danger. He Who Knows Fate: The First Trumpet of the Apocalypse? That is the trumpet that can sound the end of days, right? Isnt using that a means of going down with the enemy? At the same time, you will implicate the entire world. I Have a Strong Presence: I suddenly feel that being in the same world as Gabriel will be even more dangerous. You wont know when she would blow the First Trumpet of the Apocalypse. Then, you would die together. No, thats not right. Gabriel is an angel; only you will die. nk Never Loses: Just based on Gabriels shut-in personality, she might blow the First Trumpet of the Apocalypse if someone identally tripped over the Inte cable and yanked it out. Faillen Angel Gabriel: nk Never Loses: Hey! Hey! Hey! Why are you silent? Shouldnt you be refuting it? Quickly refute it. Dont tell me you would really blow the First Trumpet of the Apocalypse because the Inte wire got yanked out? Faillen Angel Gabriel: How-how can that be? Boss, you must be joking. How could there be someone who would blow the First Trumpet of the Apocalypse for such a juvenile reason? He Who Knows Fate: Iron Fist Teacher: Perhaps we should change the topic. Ding! A world consciousness is issuing you a mission. Would you like to ept it? Reinforcement Gudako (World Mission: ya): For various reasons, Sigurd, the dragonyer, cannot be summoned. Please help Gudako clear the 1st Singrity and prevent the storyline from being ruined. Intel: ya: Gaia, that little bitch, to think she schemed against me! Screw that bitch! Do you hear that? Screw that bitch! Cough! Cough! Sowhen I said for various reasons, it is actually Gaias doing. There is no Sigurd now, so no one can defeat Fafnir. Thats why I need external reinforcement. So far, you have the highest ratings. Although you havepleted only two missions, you got five-star ratings on both, so it shall be you. Furthermore, isnt your Absolute Precognition damaged? If you help me, I will help you repairit by half. It is not that I dont want to repair it for you fully; its just that the situation does not permit me to. One world having two world consciousnesses is quite problematic. As for the other intel, I feel that you should y the game. You already know what game it is: FGO. Even if Consciousness Gaia wants me to die, Ithe collective will of humanswill not die. The world depends on you to save it. Danger Level: 1 (You will be entering as a Servant, so even if you die, it will not harm your true body.) Mission Reward: 1,000 points + half-repaired Absolute Precognition. (Cough! Cough! I know that the points are little, but I cant do anything about that. Isnt there still the half-repaired Absolute Precognition?) [TL Note: ya is the collective will of humans, and Gaia is the will of the in Fate/Grand Order. Gudako is a fan-given nickname for the female Fate/Grand Order yer. The male yer would be Gudao. It is the abbreviation of the Japanese pronunciation of Grand Order, and the name stuck. The yers actual name is Fujimaru Ritsuka. Sigurd and Fafnir are characters in Fate/Grand Order. The 1st Singrity is an event within Fate/Grand Order. Servants are summoned spirits, and the being that appears is more like a clone. Here are the links to the various profiles: ya and Gaia: /wiki/Counter_Force, Fujimaru Ritsuka: /wiki/Ritsuka_Fujimaru, Sigurd: /wiki/Sigurd, Fafnir: /wiki/Fafnir, 1st Singrity: /wiki/First_Singrity, and Servants: /wiki/Servant.] Chen Heng suddenly received a message while killing time in the chat group. Ding! Will you ept this mission? ept! Of course, ept! Why would I not ept? A half-repaired Absolute Precognition. That can save me 50,000 points. Furthermore, there isnt much danger. After all, I would just be going as a Servant. Even if I die, it will not affect my true body. Chen Heng left the chat group interface to enter the cultural section of the Dimension Administrators Associations store and searched for FGO. After Chen Heng searched for FGO, he suddenly remembered Merlin had mentioned appearing in FGO. He Who Knows Fate: Merlin, are you there? Chen Heng started a private chat with Merlin. Magus of Flowers: Whats up? He Who Knows Fate: You appeared in the FGO game before, right? Magus of Flowers: Thats right. Why did you suddenly ask me that? Did you receive a mission concerning FGO? He Who Knows Fate: Correct. Your instincts are sharp. Have you downloaded the FGO game? Magus of Flowers: Yes! Yes! Yes! Let me tell you this: my luck in this game is ridiculously high, a full five stars. Tell me, which Singrity are you going to? He Who Knows Fate: My mission concerns the 1st Singrity, so I would like to borrow your ount. Does the game have a function to rey past game cutscenes and stories? Magus of Flowers: Ah! The 1st Singrity. I dont have a part to y there. Ill send you the ount user and password in a while. After you download the game from the associations store, you can log in to my ount. My ount has already cleared the 1st Singrity, so you can watch the story and cutscenes directly. He Who Knows Fate: Thank you. Magus of Flowers: You are wee. Say, can I make a request? He Who Knows Fate: Go ahead. Magus of Flowers: Can you livestream the entire process of the mission? He Who Knows Fate: Sure. Magus of Flowers: Ok. Theres nothing else, then. Ill send the user and password to you. There had to be something wrong with Merlin. After Chen Heng downloaded the FGO game, he logged into Merlins ount, then spent one hour watching the prologue and the storyline of the 1st Singrity. Chen Heng was going to the 1st Singrity in ce of Sigurd to deal with the evil dragon Fafnir. Honestly speaking, because he only watched the storyline and did not y the game, he did not have a good understanding of Fafnirs strength. However, since ya sought him out for help, there should not be too many problems. If Fafnir was truly too difficult to deal with, he could just call down justice from above. If one was not enough, then he would pull two down. If two did not work, then three. If worst came to worst, a meteor shower. Chen Heng nced at the time in the chat group interface and found it was about nine. He decided to go to the nearby supermarket to purchase some daily necessities. The 1st Singrity took ce during Frances Hundred Years War; that was the Middle Ages. The standard of living would not be as good as the present. To avoid suffering, he prepared food, ingredients, seasoning, water, and even cutlery. In life, one should never wrong oneself. [TL Note: Wikipedia entry for Frances Hundred Years War: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hundred_Years%27_War.] Chen Heng used about an hour to buy everything he could think of and got the supermarkets delivery personnel to send it to his house. The delivery of so many things caused quite a din and even disturbed Sirin. After sending Sirin to her room, he ced everything in his ne, a spatial storage passed down in the Chen n. It contained all of the Chen ns umtions over the past thousand years. Only the Chen ns bloodline could open it. Furthermore, ordinary cultivators would not discover this to be a spatial storage. Fortunately, that hidden culprit was considered an ordinary cultivator. That was why Chen Heng could keep this ne. Its storage space was extraordinarilyrge, more than sufficient to contain everything. Now that Chen Heng had put everything away and had sufficient daily necessities, he prepared to depart. Before Chen Heng left, he even started a livestream. The title of the livestream was Journey to the 1st Singrity. Then, he pinged everyone in the group. Sorry, an administrator could do as he pleased. Book 2: Chapter 1: Starting in the Enemy’s Base Book 2: Chapter 1: Starting in the Enemys Base Book 02: 1st Singrity Magus of Flowers: Is it finally going to start? Im looking forward to seeing the 1st Singrity livestreamed. He Who Knows Fate: Thats right. Merlin, that Doctor Roman asked a person called MagiMari for help. That person is not you, right? If that is the case, the loyal male fan you mentioned before, the one who would frequently send donations, even when he was busy treating patients, is this doctor, right? [TL Note: Doctor Roman is one of the characters you meet in Fate/Grand Orders prologue. He is the head of the medical division of Chaldea Security Organization. Note that his actual name is Solomon, as in King Solomon of the Bible, son of King David. Here is Doctor Romans profile: /wiki/Romani_Archaman.] Although Chen Heng phrased it as a question, he felt that the chances of this person being MagiMari was very high. After all, not just anyone could say such words: Why dont I just die and reincarnate? Magus of Flowers: I have to say, He Who Knows Fate, your instincts are quite sharp at times. He Who Knows Fate: Will you be more humane? That doctor is too pitiful. Magus of Flowers: What can I do? I was forced into this. Who made me feel so bored? Furthermore, dont you think this is so much fun? Queen of Ice and Snow: Fortunately, Solomon has already be an ordinary human. Otherwise, I feel that even Avalon cannot protect you. Your bad taste is too Magus of Flowers: Alright, alright. Lets stop this meaningless conversation. Quickly, go to the 1st Singrity. Hurry up! Hurry up! 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: The 1st Singrity? FGOs 1st Singrity, right? I yed that before. Whats the mission? He Who Knows Fate: Sigurd cant be summoned. So, Im going there as his substitute. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Fighting a dragon, then. I feel that this dragon is quite difficult to deal with. However, as I have never met it before, it is hard to say. Magus of Flowers: Hurry! Hurry! Hurry! Quickly transmigrate! He Who Knows Fate: Alright, I got it. Im not in a rush. Why are you in such a rush? Magus of Flowers: Im entering the livestream. Chen Heng closed the chatting interface and tapped Start Mission. An oval ck hole appeared in front of Chen Heng. Little ck hole, we meet again. Chen Heng stepped in, and everything turned ck. When he next opened his eyes, he found himself in a magnificent hall. A group of people wasughing awkwardly. Yes, awkwardughter. This scene waspletely different from what Chen Heng imagined. He thought he would appear in front of Gudako and the others. If not, he would probably appear in a deste in with no one. He never expected such a situation. I seem to have seen this scene before. Damn! Isnt this the enemys base from the starting scene? These peopleughing awkwardly are Jeanne dArc Alter and her subordinate Servants, right? This scene in the game had left a deep impression on Chen Heng, as he could not imagine how the HahHaha. Ahaha. Ahahahahahahaha! Ahahahahahaha! sounded in the game. [TL Note: Jeanne dArc Alter is a version of Jeanne dArc, twisted by the summoners hatred. In Chinese, the direct trantion of Jeanne dArc Alter is ck Jeanne dArc. Here are the profiles of Jeanne dArc Alter and Jeanne dArc: /wiki/Jeanne_d%27Arc_Alter and /wiki/Jeanne_d%27Arc_(Ruler).] Magus of Flowers: Damn! You went straight into the enemys base! What an incredible feat! Merlin typed this in the livestream interface. It appeared to Chen Heng as a row of translucent words in midair. Who are you? How did you get in here? Upon noticing Chen Hengs sudden arrival, Jeanne dArc Alter and the others immediately brought out their weapons and pointed them at him. When Chen Heng arrived in this world and noticed the groupughing awkwardly, he had already startedying a gravity field in the surroundings. With the gravity ability, the more time he tookying the field, the stronger the gravitational effect. Hence, he started introducing himself to buy time. Now that everyones awkwardughter has ended, let me introduce myself. I am Kill him! He is a Ruler! Jeanne dArc Alter shouted, interrupting Chen Heng. When she waved, the group of Servants charged at Chen Heng. [TL Note: Ruler is a ss of Servants. You can get more information about the Ruler ss and the other sses at the following two webpages: /wiki/Ruler and /wiki/Servant#ssification.] Me, a Ruler? Although Chen Heng found it strange that Jeanne dArc Alter called him a Ruler, he did not have time to check his current status. Kneel! Just as the Servants were about to arrive before Chen Hang, he activated the gravity field. The gravity of the area visible to him instantly increased tenfold and continuously strengthened. Bang! The many Servants fell straight to their knees. No one noticed, as it was a sudden attack. Furthermore, they were charging forward, so stumbling was not strange. These Servants were not ordinary people. Their physiques were significantly stronger than ordinary peoples, so the tenfold gravity would not kill them, but who knows if it kept increasing? Oh! My goodness. I know Im a little handsome, but theres no need for everyone to be so formal on our first meeting. You are embarrassing me. Chen Heng scratched his head, appearing somewhat abash. He did not even think about who made these Servants kneel. Although Chen Heng currently held the upper hand, he felt that his gravity ability was draining his energy significantly faster for some reason. Furthermore, it was not as powerful as usual. At this rate, he would be exhausted in another few more minutes. This was a bizarre situation. Given Chen Hengs Will Energy standards, he should have been able to end this mission before even starting it if he could use his gravity ability as usual and maintain it. You bastard! Get up and capture him alive! I want to kill him with my own hands! The nearby Jeanne dArc Alter had dropped to one knee, supporting herself with the standard she held. She had never felt this humiliated before. She was indeed just created, so it was her first time getting beaten up. Somy mom is calling me home for dinner. Im going first, then. Goodbye, everyone. Since the 1st Singrity was Chaldeas novice training ground, Chen Heng figured he should not end Chaldeas operation so quickly. Furthermore, he felt he might not be able to defeat the Servants. [TL Note: Chaldea Security Organization is the organization the main character belongs to in Fate/Grand Order. Here is more information: /wiki/Chaldea_Security_Organization.] Chen Heng watched as the Servants slowly stood up and charged toward him. He used his attraction ability on a portion of the roof above, causing it to copse, and then flew off. Since Chen Heng could not fight, he had to flee and hide, right? After him! Capture that bastard. I want to burn him with my own hands. Jeanne dArc Alters flustered and exasperated voice came from behind, scaring Chen Heng into flying faster. Book 2: Chapter 2: Chen Heng’s Servant Status Screen Book 2: Chapter 2: Chen Hengs Servant Status Screen 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: This is simply starting with the final boss battle! By the way, He Who Knows Fate, why didnt you just end them there? Is it because you did not want to deprive Chaldeas group of an opportunity to gain experience? That is one consideration, but more importantly, I was weakened. The power of my ability was significantly weaker. Furthermore, the energy drain was severe. I might not be able to defeat those Servants. Chen Heng answered Yakumo Yukaris question, which popped up on a screen, as he flew in the sky. I think it is because of this Servant body. Queen of Ice and Snow: It should be because of the Servant body. Servants are weakened Heroic Spirits that a Holy Grail summoned. They possess only a small portion of the Heroic Spirits strength. Furthermore, their abilities might be reduced due to rank limitations. It is not strange that this happened. [TL Note: Here is more information on Holy Grails and Heroic Spirits: /wiki/Holy_Grail and /wiki/Heroic_Spirit.] Magus of Flowers: You can check your Servant status screen to see how badly your ability was weakened. Sure. Ill take a look at the Servant status screen first, Chen Heng said as he maintained flight and split some attention to the Servant status screen that he had just noticed. True Name: He Who Knows Fate (**) ss: Ruler Alignment: Lawful/Neutral Strength: B Agility: B Mana: A (Converted from Will Energy. It is weakened.) Endurance: B Magic Resistance: C Luck: D (A) (Lowered due to an ancestor overdrawing luck.) NP: EX Personal Skills: *n Sword Technique: B (The rank should be higher, but the user cannot continue cultivating it for some reason.) Dragonyer: A (Given by ya) Absolute Precognition: B (A+) (Damaged) Attraction: EX (Able to pull down the moon.) Gravity: A True Name Discernment: B Independent Action: A Noble Phantasm: Ancestral Storage Ne: B (A spatial storage equipment. The space it contains is strangely vast.) Justice from Heaven: EX (Using the attraction ability to change the trajectory of meteorites in space and pull them down to a specified location.) [Author Note: Thats all for now. Theres no need to consider the various items in the storage ne; there are simply too many of them.] [TL Note: Noble Phantasm is the Servants special attack. The resource used to execute a Noble Phantasm is the NP gauge (Noble Phantasm gauge). Here is more information: /wiki/Noble_Phantasm.] After Chen Heng saw the status screen, he found it terrible. He could be considered a magic user, relying on his Will Energyor rather, manato support him. This resulted in an epic weakening. ording to the Servant status screen, Chen Hengs Mana was graded A. While it said his mana was weakened, he estimated it was more than significantly weakened. Initially, Chen Heng could pull down a moon or change its trajectory. Just based on that, his mana should be graded EX. In the end, it was significantly weakened. This practically crippled Chen Heng. There was also the EX grade Noble Phantasm, Justice from Heaven. If his mana was full, he should be able to use it twice. Furthermore, the size of the meteor pulled down was uncertain. Of course, Chen Heng would not want to use it even if he could use it multiple times. Actually, Justice from Heaven was not the ability derived from attraction that Chen Heng used the most. Furthermore, he was not very adept at it. The first time he used it was in Under One Persons world. He did it then because there were no powerhouses to stop it. He had wanted to try out its might, and it turned out awesome. However, pulling down a meteorite from space was exhausting and not worth it. It took a long time and did not discriminate between targets. With that time, he could have already used his abilities to kill his enemies. Chen Heng felt that ya listed Justice from Heaven as his Noble Phantasm purely because he had nothing else that could be used. After all, which Heroic Spirit did not have a Noble Phantasm? As for the earlier situation, he said he might not be able to win because the enemy Servants also had Noble Phantasms. That thing was not very scientific. However, the concept of Servants was not scientific in the first ce. He found this situation somewhat frustrating; he might as well havee with his true body. Initially, Chen Heng nned on acting behind the scenes. If there were a need to deal with Fafnir, he would show up. Now, it looked like he had to find Chaldeas group quickly. That way, there would be someone to provide him with mana. Chen Heng had already offended all the Servants from the opposing faction. Now, he felt he had a death g on him. If he could not maintain sufficient mana, he would be burned to death once discovered. I verified it. It is indeed because of the Servant body. I just checked the status screen. Right now, my Will Powerthat is, my manahas been weakened to A. Previously, pulling down a meteor, possibly even a meteor shower, was easy. Now, just pulling one down will use half my mana. Umaru-chan: How strong! Pulling down a meteor shower? It turns out He Who Knows Fate is so strong. Magus of Flowers: You will indeed be weakened after being summoned as a Servant. The question is just by how much. If your true body can actually casually pull down a meteor shower, it will be significantly weakened. ya will not permit such destructive powers to appear. It was ya who called me here in the first ce. The meteor I was talking about would just be about the size of a head. If it were one of therger ones, I could only pull one down at a time. Queen of Ice and Snow: Then, you will definitely be weakened. However, its still alright. At least ya gave me a grade A Dragonyer. That will make it much easier to deal with Fafnir. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: I think yas intent is for you to focus on the evil dragon Fafnir. He does not want you to bother with anything else. I yed FGO before. Starting from the 1st Singrity, Chaldeas group would meet with increasingly stronger enemies. The 1st Singrity is a normal setting, an excellent chance to gain experience. After all, ya cant keep calling for reinforcements for every Singrity, right? However, I dont n on spoiling the storyline or interfering much. Never mind, never mind. Ill find a ce tond first. Half my mana is gone after flying for so long. It is still night. Ill find a cave or something to spend the night. I feel that Chaldeas group should be arriving soon. I must ensure that that group of furious Servants cannot capture me before that. Chen Heng searched from the sky, wanting to find a hidden ce to rest for the night. Eventually, he chose a small forest. There, he took out a tent from his spatial storage and pitched it. Now, he did not worry about being caught by those Servants, as he had flown for quite a while. Furthermore, he had flown very quickly and even taken a circuitous route, changing his initial course. Alright, alright. Im going to stop the livestream. It was past ten when I came. After exhausting myself, I do feel like sleeping. Magus of Flowers: Why dont you switch to a Spiritual Body? Book 2: Chapter 3: Do You Remember the Stone in the Store? Book 2: Chapter 3: Do You Remember the Stone in the Store? Im not used to it. I feel that sleeping is more dependable. Alright. In truth, Chen Heng did not know that Servants had a spirit form, an essential ability of Servants. After all, he had never been a Servant before. How would he know what abilities Servants had? He only noticed that he had such an ability after Merlin mentioned it. Queen of Ice and Snow: Alright, alright. Stop the livestream, then. Goodbye! Alright. When I wake up tomorrow, I will restart the livestream. If you want to watch, juste on in. Chen Heng had pitched the tent while chatting. After he entered, he discovered that its interior was quiterge. He did not like cramped spaces. After shutting off the livestream, he took out a pillow and nket from the spatial storage. Heid them out andy down. He had eaten dinner beforeing, so he went straight to bed; resting would help him quickly recover his mana. Chen Hengs mana was his Will Energy. If Will Energy got drained, it would slowly recover after resting for a while. Sleeping was the fastest way to recover. ------ When Chen Heng woke up, he immediately checked the time in the chat group interface. It was already past eight. This time, his biological clock had not worked. Rather, it might have worked, but every worlds timezone was different. Perhaps this was called the time difference between worlds. Chen Heng washed his face with water from his spatial storage, brushed his teeth, and returned to his tent to continue waiting. As of now, he did not know what to do, as his mission was to reinforce Gudako. He could trace Gudakos location from here. However, the tracking system did not react, which meant Gudakos group had not arrived in this world yet. Chen Heng did not dare to train outside and could only wait in the tent. Chen Heng had alreadyid a web of attraction force with a one-kilometer radius. As long as anyone stepped into this area, he would notice. Furthermore, he had the True Name Discernment personal skill. Aside from figuring out Jeanne dArc Alters location, he would notice if the other Servants approached, so he did not need to set up any other rm. Since there was no Inte or electricity in this world, Chen Heng could only do one thing: kill time in the chat group. Magus of Flowers: Have you ced your bets? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Im done. Queen of Ice and Snow: I feel He Who Knows Fate should be able toplete the mission this time. Magus of Flowers: I think its up in the air. Efreet: I decided to trust He Who Knows Fate just because you feel it is uncertain. Magus of Flowers: Youwhat do you mean by this? Bet? Chen Heng felt slightly stunned. Then, he checked the chat records, which left him speechless. It turned out that Merlin had nothing to do and wanted to bet with others, so he bet on whether Chen Heng couldplete this mission or not. After that, Merlin discovered a betting function in the Dimension Administrators Association and encouraged everyone to participate. While it was gambling, one could only wager a maximum of 100 points. That was to say, this was just small stakes for fun. Five people had already ced bets: Queen of Ice and Snow, Magus of Flowers, 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady, Efreet, and Lord of the White Night. The ones who bet Chen Heng couldplete the mission were Queen of Ice and Snow, 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady, Efreet, and Lord of the White Night. Only Magus of Flowers bet that Chen Heng would fail. He Who Knows Fate: I say, you all truly are senseless. Magus of Flowers: The leading character is here! Do you want to bet too? He Who Knows Fate: Im not interested. I feel that Merlin is just stirring things up. He has no desire to win. Magus of Flowers: Indeed! Indeed! Indeed, Merlin has not been beaten up before. Chen Heng thought for a while, pondering how he could cause trouble for Merlin. Then, he recalled the stone that could be treated as a sacred object to a certain degree in the member exchange shop. Thus, he found the listing and spent one point to buy it. Magus of Flowers: Hey, He Who Knows Fate! What are you doing? Queen of Ice and Snow: What happened? Magus of Flowers: He Who Knows Fate bought the stone I listed in the store for one point. Clearly, Merlin had received a notification of a sessful transaction. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Well done. Queen of Ice and Snow: That is to say, He Who Knows Fate is nning to summon Merlin in the 1st Singrity? He Who Knows Fate: I want to try. After all, Merlin would be a strong assistant. Queen of Ice and Snow: How about this? Ill sponsor a magic circle that can increase the chances of summoning, out of friendship. Magus of Flowers: Thats fine. Ill just reject the summoning. Queen of Ice and Snow: Sorry, the magic circle that Im sponsoring is a forced summoning type. Although it will use plenty of rare resources, I will feel happy seeing you unhappy. I just have one request: remember to livestream. He Who Knows Fate: Ok. Magus of Flowers: You cant do this! You are messing up the storyline. Dont you think this does not align with the Dimension Administrators Associations purpose? Efreet: This should be a perfect example of raising a stone only to drop it on ones own foot. [TL Note: Raising a stone only to drop it on ones own foot is a Chinese idiom for harming oneself when one intended to harm another.] As Chen Heng held the stone he brought with one point, he felt very satisfied. Although Merlin had helped me by lending me his game ount, he would be a strong assistant, no matter what. It is absolutely not because I am taking revenge on him for calling me a lolicon and undermining me. It is absolutely not. How can I be such a person? Yes, thats right. Chen Heng convinced himself mentally. Then, he received the magic circle, which could raise the chances of a forced summoning, and many other rare materials from Skadi. Everything was ready except for Mashs shield. Chen Heng did not know how toy this magic circle since he had not interacted with the Type-Moon world magic before. Mashs shield seemed to be able to summon Heroic Spirits, which might increase the chances. After this, Chen Heng had nothing else to do. Before he came, he thought he would be swamped after arriving. Now, he felt bored. Chen Heng took out his cell phone, opened the FGO game, and registered an ount for himself. He nned to y from the start. Speaking of which, this was quite wondrous. There was no Inte, but he could still y this game. He could also y Honkai Impact 3rd, which he had also downloaded from the associations store. Furthermore, both were connected to the Inte, so he did not have to y alone and could call for assistance. Honkai Impact 3rds Memorial Arena even had rankings. Book 2: Chapter 4: Chaldea Finally Arrives Book 2: Chapter 4: Chaldea Finally Arrives Chen Heng had been ying for two days. During these two days, he kept changing locations, choosing deste ces with no one around. He had even considered helping the people who were being killed by the wyverns. However, he eventually dismissed that thought, as it might cause a disturbance that might attract many Servants over. These Servants were quite challenging to deal with when paired with wyverns. More importantly, Chen Heng did not have a Master. If he exhausted his mana, it would be over for him. [TL Note: Masters are the peoplemanding and supporting the Servants. Here is more information: /wiki/Master.] That did not mean Chen Heng cared about surviving. After all, this was just a Servant body. After he died, he would return to his true body, so he did not fear death. What he feared was no one being able to deal with Fafnir if he died. Then, Chaldea would get wiped out without clearing the 1st Singrity. If that were the case, wouldnt this world be over? Order would be destroyed, and humankind would perish. This was Chen Hengs third day in this world. The night he arrived in this world did not count. Just as Chen Heng was engrossed in the game, the mission systems tracker suddenly sent out an alert. Ding! Target is 15 kilometers southeast of your current position. When Chen Heng heard this information, he immediately perked up. He had gotten tired of waiting in the tent over the past few days, spending his time grinding the games story. He quickly dismantled the tent and stored it in his spatial storage. Then, he set off toward Chaldeas group. Chen Heng flew extremely fast, arriving at the location indicated by the systems tracker in minutes. There, he saw a young woman brandishing arge shield, using it to chop down soldiers wearing French-style armor. An orange-haired young woman wearing Chaldeas uniform wasmanding the shield-wielding girl. Chen Heng did not appear immediately. Instead, he used his attraction ability to twist the surrounding space to hide himself. This concealment method was not very effective, but Chen Heng was in the air, quite a distance from the ground. If one did not look closely, one would not notice anything. This should be Chaldeas first battle in the 1st Singrity, so he did not intend to interfere. Servants were Servants, after all. Even a Demi-Servant like Mash was much stronger than ordinary French soldiers. She quickly defeated these people. However, Mash did not go hard on the French soldiers, so they did not get severely injured. When the soldiers saw they could not defeat this young woman, they wisely chose to flee. [TL Note: Demi-Servants are humans that merged with a Heroic Spirit. Here is more information: /wiki/Demi-Servant.] To think you used your shield to bash them. It has been tough on you. Gudako hurried over after she saw Mash had won. Uh-huh! Using a shield to bash someone is difficult. At least I learned a move. However, it seems I went too easy on them; they fled. Mash watched the French soldiers flee, not nning to stop them. In any case, she could not stop them. There were too many of them, and they ran in different directions. She might as well quietly follow them to their stronghold and check out the situation. Mash, be careful. Our surveince room shows a Servant signal above you. A weak voice came from Gudakos wristwatch. Above? Theres nothing there. Wait, thats not right. Mash and Gudako looked up at Doctor Romans words. At first, they did not see anything. They noticed Chen Heng hovering up there only after he took the initiative to dismiss his concealment. Chen Heng used his ability to make himself float down slowly, arriving before the wary two. Dont be anxious. I have no enmity toward you. You must be from the Chaldea Security Organization, right? Ive been waiting for you for a long time. You took your timeing here. Chen Heng immediately stated his purpose before the two spoke. While Mash and Gudako were feeling shocked, Doctor Romans voice came from Gudakos wristwatch. You know Chaldea? Oh, Chaldea? I do. Its the human preservation organization. It was founded with the purpose of allowing the human race tost and leave its mark in history. Regardless of magic or science, you gather researchers from various sectors so that you can stop the extinction of the human race. It is a special organization established by several nations. Actually, you dont have to be so shocked. In reality, the more powerful Heroic Spirits of yourter Singrities know of your Chaldea. Of course, you dont have to worry about this Singrity. Chen Heng kindly gave a summary. Then, who are you? This time, Gudakono, it should be Fujimaru Ritsukaspoke. I Just take me as the reinforcements ya sent out of worry that you cannot clear the 1st Singrity. In reality, Chen Heng was neutral between ya and Gaia. This was the conclusion he came to after reading up on the worldview of the Type-Moon worlds. ya? You are a Counter Guardian! Doctor Roman was Solomon, indeed. Rather, all those people who had any knowledge about magic would know about this. [TL Note: Counter Guardians are Heroic Spirits that ya uses to eliminate threats. They do not have autonomy, doing yas bidding to the letter. They tend not to be subtle, causing coteral damage in the process. Here is more information: /wiki/Heroic_Spirit#Counter_Guardian.] No, no, no. Im not a Counter Guardian. Counter Guardian? Is that even humane work? Even if I die, I will not be yas Counter Guardian. Indeed, Counter Guardians did not get treated well. Just look at Heroic Spirit Emiya and his father, named Emiya Kiritsugu. They worked all their life and never had a holiday. [TL Note: Here is more information on the two Emiyas: /wiki/EMIYA_(Archer), /wiki/EMIYA_(Assassin).] Then, who exactly are you? You say ya sent you, but you say you are not a Counter Guardian. Chen Heng did not need to see to know confusion filled the face of Doctor Roman, who was in Chaldea. Actually, you dont need to care who I am. You just need to know I am reinforcements. I am here to help you deal with the evil dragon Fafnir. Wait, wait! Evil dragon Fafnir? Will a dragon of such a level appear in this Singrity? It looks like this Singrity is quite difficult. Uh-huh. Just wait for a while, and you will know what enemy you are facing. For now, young woman, how about we sign a contract? I am currently Masterless, Chen Heng asked the orange-haired young woman. Doctor, what should I do now? Although Gudako had already cleared the First Order in the burning Fuyuki City and had some practical experience, she was still a beginner and felt Doctor Romans opinion was critical. Sign the contract. After all, we just arrived in this Singrity and dont understand the situation yet. Having another person to fight is good. Furthermore, once you sign the contract, you will have the Command Spell. That way, you dont have to worry about this Heroic Spirit having malicious intentions. Of course, Doctor Roman did not say thest bit lest he anger the Heroic Spirit facing the two. [TL Note: Command Spells are absolutemands that a Master can give in battle. There are limited uses. Here is more information: /wiki/Command_Spell.] Book 3: Chapter 5: The Correct Way to Use the Attraction Ability Book 3: Chapter 5: The Correct Way to Use the Attraction Ability Forming a contract with a Master was straightforward. Soon, Chen Heng changed from a Masterless Servant to one supported by a Master; he no longer had to worry about mana. Although Fujimaru Ritsuka was not very talented, she had backers. Chaldea could convert electricity into mana to supply to Chaldeas Servants. All the Servants who signed contracts with Fujimaru Ritsuka would receive mana from Chaldeas headquarters. Ritsuka, can you check this Heroic Spirits Servant status screen? Oh, sure. Let me take a look. This Heroic Spirit is a Ruler. His true name is He Who Knows Fate. His parameters arealso, his Personal Skills and Noble Phantasms The parameters are quite good; its just that his luck is a little low. Also, theres that Justice from Heaven Noble Phantasm. How do I evaluate it Ruler, how big a meteorite can you pull? Doctor Roman did not investigate the Rulers true name any further. If even the Master could not see the true name, it meant that this Servant had an extremelyplicated identity. [TL Note: In Fate/Grand Order, Servants are usually addressed by their ss.] Ah! This It doesnt depend on me but on how much mana you can provide me. I can even pull down the moon if you can provide me with a Holy Grail. Of course, it will take a little longer for the moon to arrive. My Noble Phantasm can also be used to gather materials. I can pull down whatever meteorite there is in space. Furthermore, this Noble Phantasm is an indiscriminate attack. Thats right. This Noble Phantasm is an indiscriminate attack. If I pull down arge meteorite while in closebat, everyone will go down together. Then, please do your best not to use this Noble Phantasm, alright? Doctor Roman felt speechless at the description of this Noble Phantasm. Was he strong? Yes. However, the attack was indiscriminate. Ifunched from afar, it was fine. However, wouldnt it be over for everyone if used at close range? Dont worry. I dont like this Noble Phantasm, either. I can already kill the opponent in the time it takes for me to use the Noble Phantasm. Cough! Cough! No matter what, we have gained a dependablebat force. Furthermore, he is a Ruler with the True Name Discernment Identification skill. That will be very helpful to us. Ruler, do you have any intel you can share with us now? After analyzing the benefits the newly joined Chen Heng could bring, Doctor Roman started asking for information. Oh! Intel? What do you what to know? Tell us what happened to this ce to make it a 1st Singrity. This Singrity This happened during the Hundred Years War between France and Ennd. Initially, Charles VII of France should be signing a ceasefire agreement at this time. Unfortunately, Charles VII was burned to death by Jeanne dArc Alter. The entire nation fell into chaos and was nearly eradicated. Chen Heng picked out some information to tell Chaldeas group. ording to history, France was the first nation to have freedom and equality for all men. Later on, other nations imitated it. However, if this right gets dyed by one hundred years, civilization will not move forward because of it, pausing there. If this right was not acknowledged, we might still be living like the Middle Ages. This is indeed a major matter that can form a Singrity. Also, is that Jeanne dArc Alter another aspect of Saint Jeanne dArc? You are asking about Jeanne dArc Alter? That is a Servant created out of nothing, a fake created by someone using a Holy Grail. Furthermore, they managed to use the Holy Grail to summon a group of Servants and the evil dragon Fafnir. Using Fafnirs control, they created many wyverns. Ah! A Holy Grail. That exnation makes sense. Theres also the information on the enemy Servants. Ill tell you about them when we meet them. After the conversation, Chaldeas group decided to head to the fortress the French soldiers went to. When Chen Heng and Chaldeas group arrived at the fortress, they saw a group of wyverns and skeleton soldiers besieging it. Furthermore, the French soldiers were already exhausted and retreating. The only reason the French soldiers had not yet been routed was a golden-haired Servant brandishing a g. Master, Mash Kyrielight applying to fight. Go on, Mash. Also, Mister Ruler, can you please help? After receiving approval, Mash charged at the skeleton soldiers and the wyverns. Fujimaru Ritsuka asked Chen Heng to help. Of course I can, Master. Since the littledy Mash was already fighting, he was naturally too embarrassed to remain idle. However, let me say this first. Im a long-range attacker. I might be slightly weak at closebat. Alright, alright. Although Fujimaru Ritsuka nodded, she did not believe him, as there was the *n Sword Technique: B on the Servant status screen. Furthermore, Chen Hengs parameters did not seem like a pure long-range attacker. Chen Heng did not waste any words. He used his ability to fly to the skeleton soldiers. Seeing the wyverns flying in the sky like him, he immediately set up a gravity field and pulled them all down. Simultaneously, he gave the skeleton soldiers a debuff. The skeleton soldiers and wyverns moved much slower than before. However, the French soldiers, the golden-haired Servant, and Mash were unaffected. Then, Chen Heng started using his attraction ability to burst the wyverns and skeleton soldiers like they were bubbles. The scene looked extremely bloody. Actually, this was how Chen Heng used his ability most of the time. Of course, he had not used it on living beings before. This attraction force could change the moons trajectory. What would happen if used on a person? This was a good example. Chen Heng did not burst all the wyverns and skeleton soldiers immediately. On one hand, he had to conserve mana for the Master. On the other hand, he had to give Mash opportunities to gain experience. After all, Chaldeas group would run into more challenging battles in the future. The enemies they faced would be stronger. If they did not cherish the opportunity to gain experience while the enemies were not strong, how would they face Goddess Lion King, the Three Goddess Alliance, Tiamat, and even Demon God King Goetia? [TL Note: Goddess Lion King is also known as Goddess Rhongomyniad. The Three Goddess Allianceprises Gorgon, Ereshkigal, and Ana. Here are the profiles for the various characters: /wiki/Goddess_Rhongomyniad, /wiki/Gorgon, /wiki/Ereshkigal, /wiki/Ana, /wiki/Tiamat, and /wiki/Goetia.] Truth be told, Chen Heng pondered telling these people to just kill Team A to prevent the matters in the second chapter from happening. However, he felt that Chaldeas people would not believe it. Doing so might even ruin his friendship with Chaldea. Furthermore, even without Team A, there would be others. They could not kill everyone. Book 2: Chapter 6: Saint Jeanne d’Arc: “Impartial Jeanne” Book 2: Chapter 6: Saint Jeanne dArc: Impartial Jeanne After Chen Heng coordinated with the two Servants and cleaned up the wyverns and skeleton soldiers, the French soldiers immediately retreated into the fortress as though they saw something terrifying. Chen Heng understood why. After all, Jeanne dArc (the golden-haired girl) was here. The soldiers that Jeanne dArc Alter had terrorized would flee back into the fortress. Mash brought Jeanne dArc over to Chen Heng and Gudako. Mister Ruler, thank you for your help earlier. After Mash arrived before Chen Heng and Gudako, Mash expressed her gratitude to Chen Heng. Hey! You are a Ruler too? After hearing Mashs words of gratitude, the first person who reacted was not Chen Heng but Jeanne dArc, whom Mash brought back. Thats right. Im a Ruler too. Including you and me, there are three Rulers in this Singrity, Miss Jeanne dArc. Chen Heng did not express any shock at Jeanne dArcs question. He even kindly exined to her. Oh! This is the true Saint Jeanne dArc? This is our first time meeting. Im Fujimaru Ritsuka, Chaldeasst Master. Chaldea is? Miss Jeanne dArc does not know? What Chen Heng said earlier had given Fujimaru Ritsuka the impression Chaldea was quite famous in this Singrity. I dont. This is normal. Not every Servant knows about Chaldea. Only those of a certain level, such as the divine-level Servants, those with a Holy Grail, or people with a special ability to see the future, would know about Chaldea. For example, I have the Absolute Precognition, though it is damaged. Everyone might have misunderstood because Chen Heng mentioned Chaldeas name when they first met. Actually, no one would know about Chaldea until they were of a certain level. Take the 1st Singrity, for example. This Singrity was a cakewalkpared to the bosses of theter Singrities. It was just that the evil dragon Fafnir was a little harder to deal with. Theter the Singrities they went to, the more ridiculously powerful the enemies they would face. In the 7th Singrity, they would face Mother Goddess Tiamat. Ahaha! So, that is the case! Then, I will exin to Miss Jeanne dArc. Chaldeas full name is Organization for the Preservation of Human Order, Finis Chaldea. It was formed to guarantee that human order does not get destroyed, an organization for preserving the existence of humans. This Singrity is the second Singrity that we have been to. A Singrity refers to Doctor Romans words broke the awkwardness. A Singrity? Describing it that way seems to make sense. As for saying that this Singrity has three Rulers? What does that mean? Jeanne dArc quickly understood the concept of a Singrity. However, she paid more attention to the part about the three Rulers. You, me, and that evil Jeanne dArc, that is Jeanne dArc Alter, are all Rulers. That is to say, she might have already discovered us. As an aside, Jeanne dArc Alter has a Holy Grail, so she has many Servants under her. Huh! everyone eximed. Dont be so shocked, alright? Even if they pursue, I can carry you guys away to escape. My mobility is top-notch. I say, Mister Ruler, you should just say everything in one go. Even the sweet-tempered Mash started feeling resentful. Alright, alright! Lets find a ce to rest first. I dont think these French soldiers will let us in. Chen Heng nced at the French soldiers, who kept their guard up, frequently squinting at Jeanne dArc. Clearly, the option to enter the fortress to rest was already forfeit. Sorry, everyone cannot enter the fortress to rest because of me. Upon hearing Chen Hengs words, Jeanne dArc felt somewhat embarrassed. Theres no need to mind this. Follow me. I have a ce where you can rest. It is where I was staying before I met you. Senpai, should we go? Clearly, Mash let Fujimaru Ritsuka take the lead. [TL Note: Senpai is Senior in Japanese, usually used for upperssmen or people older by a few years. Its not for addressing someone of one generation above, like an uncle or aunt.] Lets go, then. Since we are going, lets not walk. Ill fly you over. Please dont resist. Fly! This is great! Come on! Come on! Come on! Hurry up! Upon hearing that Chen Heng wanted to fly with them, Fujimaru Ritsuka felt very excited. After all, everyone dreamed of flying when they were young. Jeanne dArc and Mash had no objections. Chen Heng used his ability to make the four fly. Actually, doing this was very easy for him. Hey! Hey! Were really flying! Furthermore, we are flying rather fast! Most importantly, it feels like there is a windshield; I do not feel much wind! Fujimaru Ritsuka turned very lively. Ten minutester, Chen Heng carried the three to where he camped. They would have arrived in just a couple of minutes had he not slowed down because it was his first time making others fly. Alright, alright! We have arrived. We arrived already? I have not flown enough yet. It seemed that Fujimaru Ritsuka liked flying. Sempai, dont cause any trouble for Mister Ruler. Alright, then. Theres no need to feel sad over stopping. I can just make you fly when we need to travel again. There are more opportunities in the future. Oh, thank you, Ruler. You are wee. Then, you should get to know each other better. At the same time, we can exchange information. Ill pitch the tents first. It is almost dusk, so lets just camp here. Chen Heng took the initiative to pitch the tents. Ah! We have tents? Although I want to help Mister Ruler pitch the tents, we do need to exchange information. Ill have to trouble you then, Ruler. Fujimaru Ritsuka was the only Master here. Although she wanted to help, she clearly had more important things to do. Chen Heng took out a few tents before everyones astonished gaze, then used his ability to make these tents pitch themselves. Honestly speaking, his attraction ability made various aspects of his life more convenient. Then, he took out various cutlery and cooking utensils from his spatial storage before starting outdoor cooking. There was even a generator among the things he took out; that was for cooking rice. He had five rice cookers with him to ensure he could satisfy the Servants appetite. However, he only took two out this time. Before Chen Heng arrived, he had bought plenty of camping equipment and ingredients. Although he had fasting pills in his spatial storage, he preferred to eat the food he cooked. [TL Note: Impartial Jeanne dArc is a popr Chinese web nickname for Jeanne dArc.] Book 2: Chapter 7: Using Cooking to Subdue Chaldea Book 2: Chapter 7: Using Cooking to Subdue Chaldea As Chen Heng cooked, the other three, who were exchanging information, asionally nced over, as the aroma of his cooking was extremely enticing. Not to mention them, even Chen Heng felt hungry from the smell. Mash, Jeanne, may I trouble you with something? Chen Heng suddenly interjected while cooking as the two Servants exchanged information. Whats wrong, Mister Ruler? Do you need help? Just say the word. Its like this. Im currently cooking and cant leave. However, therere some biological reactions less than one kilometer southeast. Can you go check them out? If theyre hostile, just eliminate them. Does Mister Ruler have some sort of detection skill? This is just a variation of my attraction personal skill. Iid a web of attraction force over the area within one kilometer of us. As long as a living creature steps in, I will immediately receive a reaction. Attraction? Web? This was Jeannes reaction to Chen Hengs words. Clearly, this vige girl saint did not understand modern science. It is just a skill. Can I trouble you to check? Exining would be problematic, so Chen Heng decided to avoid doing so. He might exin it to Mash while travelingter. Mash was a good student. Alright, Mister Ruler. Mash and Jeanne headed to the southeast to check while Fujimaru Ritsuka remained. Fujimaru Ritsuka started to speak, Ruler Chen Heng interrupted her, Theres no need to address me as Ruler. Just call me Chen Heng. This is my true name. You can also address me as He Who Knows Fate. Chen HengId better call you He Who Knows Fate. After all, it is not good to use the true name in front of an enemy. Sure. Whichever you prefer. What did you want to ask earlier? Uh Fujimaru Ritsuka did not know how to answer. After all, she could not say she was trying to figure out Chen Hengs true name. In the end, before she asked, he told her. You were trying to figure out my true name, right? Chen Heng spoke aloud what Fujimaru Ritsuka thought. Hey! He Who Knows Fate, how did you know? When Chen Heng stated Fujimaru Ritsukas purpose, she appeared embarrassed at being exposed. She also could not hide her shock. I say, do you take the Absolute Precognition in my personal skills as a joke? You told me that in the future. Even if you dont know what the Absolute Precognition is, Doctor Roman should, right? Of course, it was not due to the Absolute Precognition. It was purely because Fujimaru Ritsuka was a poor actress. Furthermore, anyone with any brain would figure it out. When running into a Servant of unknown origin, the first thing to do was to figure out the Servants true name. This was justmon sense. Chen Heng only said that to make Fujimaru Ritsuka remember to take his suggestions seriously. Absolute Precognition: a supernatural ability able to truly see the future. However, didnt the Servant status screen indicate that it is damaged? Doctor Roman started tutoring the Magecraft novice Fujimaru Ritsuka on Magecraft knowledge. [TL Note: Theres a difference between Magic and Magecraft in Fate/Grand Order. Magic is the highest ss of Mystery that surpasses Magecraft and all current sciences of that age. On the other hand, Magecraft is the artificial reenactment of Mystery, which is ordinarily possible only by inhuman beings. It is the ability to bring about what is possible through science with supernatural means; although the process is considered a miracle, the result is not. You can read more about the two here: /wiki/Magic and /wiki/Magecraft.] That is to say, he can see the future? What an incredible ability! The Magecraft novice Fujimaru Ritsuka felt extremely shocked at this. My Absolute Precognition is indeed damaged, but it does not mean it is unusable. Then If you want to ask about the future, dont bother. ording to the current developments, the results are pretty good. However, if I tell you, the future might change. Chen Heng immediately cut off Doctor Roman at Doctor Romans first word. I understand now. Thank you for your exnation, He Who Knows Fate. Now, I understand the origin of your name. Indeed, you are a person who knows fate. Mash and Jeanne returned after a while. Sempai and Mister Ruler, we have returned. We discovered some Magical Beasts to the southeast. However, we have already dealt with them. [TL Note: Magical Beasts are a rank of Phantasmal Species, which is a collective ssification for all non-human creatures found in legend and fantasy: /wiki/Phantasmal_Species#Magical_Beasts.] You can just address me as He Who Knows Fate. Also, wash your hands there. We are about to eat. Chen Heng pointed to a washbasin beside a tent. He had ced it there earlier. We can finally eat. He Who Knows Fates cooking is the best I have ever smelled. I just dont know how it tastes. When Fujimaru Ritsuka, who had been staring at Chen Heng cooking, heard that the food was ready, she immediately leaped to her feet. She had been waiting for very long already. Chen Heng took out arge table, a few chairs, and some cutlery from his spatial storage. This time, I prepared Chinese food. Chinese food is not portioned individually or served in courses. We will eat frommon dishes. Speaking of which, do you know how to use chopsticks? Aside from Fujimaru Ritsuka and himself, the rest were not Asians, so Chen Heng asked. I do. The doctor has taught me. Although Mash had been living in Chaldea, Doctor Roman had been good to her, teaching her all sorts of strange things, including how to use chopsticks. When we get summoned, the Holy Grail will give us such knowledge. Although Jeanne had been living in France, the Holy Grail would shove some information into her, as she was a Servant; for example, French, English, Japanese, Chinese, and various othernguages, and also how to use chopsticks. Since that is the case, lets start eating. At Chen Hengsmand, 10,000 retiredmandoesErWhen Chen Heng said lets start eating, the other three orderly extended their chopsticks. Even Fou, who was on the table, started eating. Chen Heng had specially prepared food for it. After all, Fou was an ally. [TL Note: Fou is a squirrel-like pet that follows Mash. Here is more information on it: /wiki/Fou.] This time Chen Heng cooked braised ribs, chopped bell pepper fish head, mapo tofu, stir-fried spring onions and mutton, sour and spicy shredded potato, sweet and sour pork cutlets, and chives fried egg. He prepared so many dishes mainly because three out of the four here were Servants. Servants could convert food into mana, so he did not worry about having leftovers. The braised ribs are very delicious! Sempai, you should try some, Mash said. Yes, yes! Mash, try the sweet and sour pork cutlets, Fujimaru Ritsuka said. Another bowl! said Jeanne. While Mash and Fujimaru Ritsuka picked food out for each other, Jeanne had her head down while shoveling food into her mouth. ------ Seeing that, I suddenly feel that the sesame bun in my hand no longer tastes good. Doctor Roman, who was sitting in Chaldea, looked at the sesame bun he held before looking back at Fujimaru Ritsuka and the others eating. Thisment came from deep within his soul. Book 2: Chapter 8: More Reasons to Find a Ley Line Book 2: Chapter 8: More Reasons to Find a Ley Line Sesame bun? Doctor, I prepared that for Sempainever mind. Doctor, carry on eating. Mash wanted to scold Doctor Roman, but she retracted her words when she saw the feast before her. Mash, you have grown into an understanding childNom! Nom! Doctor Roman gorged himself on food in anger out of his grief at missing out. I did not expect Mister He Who Knows Fates cooking to be so delicious! If cooking skills appeared as a personal skill, it would at least be a B. This is the first time I have experienced the deliciousness of Chinese food! Mash marveled at the food. This is the first time I have eaten such delicious Chinese food. The Chinese food I previously had in Japan was not even half as delicious as this. Yes! Yes! It is indeed delicious! Only, we seemed to have lost control earlier. Jeanne dArc grew up in a vige and usually ate things like ck bread. How could she get to taste something so delicious? That was why Jeanne dArc had kept her head lowered and frantically shoveled food into her mouth. She had eaten at least four bowls of rice. [TL Note: ck bread is a simple rye bread made using sourdough starter and rye meal. It was the staple during the Middle Ages, often eaten by the masses due to its low cost and filling nature. Due to how it is made, it tends to be pretty hard and has a long shelf life. You can read more about it in this Wikipedia entry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rye_bread#Straight.] Fou! Fou! Fou! Even Fou thinks that the food is delicious? Mash extended her hand to pet Fou. I would like to taste what Mash ssified as B-ranked cooking, Doctor Roman moaned in the distant Chaldea. Doctor, just wait for next time. We can send items when we find a ley line. Ill cook more the next time and send some over. Without a ley line, Chen Heng could not set up a summoning ritual. Without a summoning ritual, he could not summon Merlin. Hence, Chen Heng offered them an incentive to find a ley line. [TL Note: ording to Fate/Grand Orders lore: A ley line is magical energy flowing through the earth, the heartbeat of life.] Im truly grateful. You are indeed a Lawful/Neutral alignment Ruler! Truly fair and just! Jeanne dArc could not say anything. She wanted to retort but had to swallow her words when she saw how much food she just ate. One didnt bite the hand that fed one. We already finished eating, but who will do the dishes? The one who spoke was Chen Heng. He did not intend to take on the job of washing the dishes. Furthermore, even though he had learned mid-tier cooking, he did not like to cook, much less wash dishes. What? You asked about Sirin? That was his younger sister. Of course, he had to pamper her. About thatlet me deal with the dishes. Jeanne dArc raised her hand, feeling slightly embarrassed. She realized that she had eaten the most earlier. Me! Me! Me! Ill help too! For some reason, Fujimaru Ritsuka was strangely proactive. By the way, He Who Knows Fate, can you cook Japanese cuisine next time? So, thats why Fujimaru Ritsuka is being so proactive. What a pragmatic reason! Ill go and help, too, then. Mash saw Jeanne dArc and Fujimaru Ritsuka helping with the dishes and decided to help as well. Wait a moment, Mash. Dont go and help; let me give you some special training. I see you are still unfamiliar with using the Servants energy in your body. At the same time, I can teach you somebat techniques. Although I am a long-range character, I do know a thing or two about closebat. Chen Heng forestalled Mash, who was about to go and help, intending to give her somebat experience. Huh? Really?! Thank you, Mister He Who Knows Fate. Mash quickly expressed her gratitude. She did have thoughts of asking Chen Heng for pointers inbat, so Chen Hengs offer made her very happy. About thatcan I join in too? Jeanne dArc raised her hand with some embarrassment. Initially, She wanted to do the dishes for everyone, but that prompted everyone else to volunteer to pitch in. In the end, she asked Chen Heng to guide her. Now, the work of doing the dishes fell entirely to Fujimaru Ritsuka. Perhaps my Servant summoning is notplete yet, or perhaps the original me just died a few days ago How do I put it? It feels like Im a novice Servant. A novice? Mash found this strange, as Doctor Roman said there was no concept of past and future in the Throne of Heroes. [TL Note: The Throne of Heroes is a ce existing outside of both the World and the time axis. Heroic Spirits are taken out of the cycle of reincarnation and sent there.] Indeed. There is no past and future in the Throne of Heroes. However, my current self is not even qualified to ess its records. Hence, you could say that I am an ipetent Servant. This is simply like my first time in a battle when I was alive. Come along, then. This is good timing. Mash alone cannot make me use my full power. This will allow you to adjust to fighting earlier. Chen Heng did not refuse. Rather, having one more was even better. Go train, then. Ill deal with the dishes. Fujimaru Ritsuka was quite understanding, offering to deal with the dishes alone. Chen Heng led the two to an open space to avoid affecting their campsite. How about this? The two of you fight each other first. That will let me see your current standards. Chen Heng wanted to see their levels first so that he could teach them ording to their aptitude. This instruction surprised the two. In the current situation, Jeanne dArc was responsible for offense, while Mash was responsible for defense. However, Jeanne dArcunched the first attack after that. Jeanne dArc thrust the g she held forward, but Mash easily blocked with the shield. After that, they took turns attacking. After the two fought for a while, Chen Heng stopped them. Alright, alright! Stop! I roughly understand your levels now! Actually, yourbat techniques are pretty good. You onlyck practical experience. Now, Ill use my ability to control flying swords to attack you. These flying swords are of average quality. As long as you continuously attack the middle of these flying swords, it will be easy to break them after a while. When you can break these three flying swords, we can Book 2: Chapter 9: A Show by Three Rulers Book 2: Chapter 9: A Show by Three Rulers We can? We can add a few more flying swords. Chen Heng took out three swords from his spatial storage. Then, he used his attraction ability to control the three swords and attack the two. One sword went for Jeanne dArc, and the remaining two headed for Mash. This strange method of attacking caught the two off-guard, forcing them to defend hurriedly. Then, Chen Heng took out a deck chair and sat on it, controlling the flying swords from there. Every time the twos defenses were about to crumble, Chen Heng slowed down his attacks. As the two fought, their coordination with each other improved. Mash rushed at a flying sword heading for Jeanne dArc. She took charge of defense while Jeanne dArc focused on striking the middle of the des with her g. After about ten minutes, the two sessfully broke the three flying swords. Then, they noticed Chen Heng and Fujimaru Ritsuka lying on deck chairs and drinking fruit juice while watching them train. Very good. You dont need guidance on yourbat techniques now. Instead, you need more practical experience. As Servants, thesebat techniques are all engraved deep within your bones, even for a Demi-Servant like Mash. Ill take charge of drawing out thesebat techniques from your bodies. Jeanne dArc and Mashs training increased from three swords to four swords, and soon five. Alright. We can stop now. Thats all for today. Tomorrow, you will fight three swords while in a gravity field. For now,e have supper. ------ The next day: In the morning, after some discussion. Jeanne dArc, the most familiar with France, decided to head to La Charit to see if they could get intel on Orlans. Orlans was currently Jeanne dArc Alters stronghold. They would have to head deeper if they could not get any information from La Charit. The group wanted to avoid that for now. After all, their group currently had only three Servants. [TL Note: La Charit and Orlans are locations in France. Here are their Wikipedia entries: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Charit%C3%A9-sur-Loire and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orl%C3%A9ans.] When the group was still far from La Charit, Chen Hengs True Name Discernment picked up traces of Servants ahead. However, he did not say anything, as the city had already been massacred. Doctor Roman only detected signs of Servants when they approached La Charit. I detect signs of Servants in La Charit. However, they are currently far away Ah! The signal disappeared; they move too fast. The city is burning! Mash saw this scene when Fou tugged on her, prompting her to look up. We should hurry. Jeanne dArc had a bad feeling, so she urged the rest to hurry. ------ The city is already devoid of signs of life. Doctor Roman told everyone the results of the scan. Jeanne dArcs bad feeling came true. The entire city had been destroyed, leaving no survivors. Chen Heng watched the disappointed Jeanne dArc. He felt too embarrassed to get her to deal with the zombies and wyverns eating the corpses, so he used his ability to explode them all. Jeanne dArc only noticed the wyverns, which were eating the corpses earlier, when she heard the noise. Thank you, Mister He Who Knows Fate. It was me who did this, right? Miss Jeanne dArc Mash wanted to console Jeanne dArc but did not know how to start. Jeanne dArc, dont be sad. That Jeanne dArc Alter cannot be considered you. She is just a fake, a counterfeit created by Gilles de Rais. Chen Heng revealed the information to console Jeanne dArc. This was not an unspeakable secret, after all. [TL Note: Here is Gilles de Raiss profile: /wiki/Gilles_de_Rais_(Caster).] Gilles? Is that so Alright. Dont be sad. Prepare for battle. Those Servants are returning. Jeanne dArc, you cant run away now. On the contrary, you should face that Jeanne dArc Alter. Chen Hengs Ruler personal skill triggered, and he noticed the Servants rushing back. I implicated you all. If we cannot winter, you should go first. Ill dy them. However, they have six Servants. Oh no! They are moving so quickly! Theyve arrived already. Before Doctor Roman finished, Chen Heng saw Jeanne dArc Alters group rushing over on wyverns. Ruler, I have finally found you. Have you thought of how you want to die yet? Do you prefer burning to death or getting bitten by a dragon? Jeanne dArc Alter and the other five Servants with her each stood on a wyvern. Jeanne dArc Alter did not look at Jeanne dArc when she arrived but focused on Chen Heng. I say, you are not very intelligent with the Mad Enhancement added to you. Havent you suffered enough? To think you dare to fly before me? Chen Heng truly felt that these Berserk-Servants were not very smart. He had pressed them to the ground before, and they dare to fly now? [TL Note: Mad Enhancement is a skill in Fate/Grand Order that characterizes a Berserker. Gilles added the Mad Enhancement when summoning Jeanne dArc Alter. Servants summoned this way are known as Berserk-Servants. Here is more information: /wiki/Mad_Enhancement.] Oh no! Hurry The simple-minded Jeanne dArc Alter was the first to react, but Its toote. Star of Eden, First Power! As Chen Heng said that, he increased the gravity on the wyverns and Servants from the opposing side tenfold. Why did he invoke the name of the Star of Eden? Isnt calling out an incredible-sounding move cool? [TL Note: The Star of Eden is likely a reference to a Honkai Impact 3rd weapon, one of the God Keys like the Oath of Judah mentioned in Book 1 Chapter 22. Here is its profile: /wiki/God_Key#9th_God_Key_-_Key_of_Devouring_series.] The Servants and wyverns in the sky fell to the ground. This happened so suddenly that they didnt have time to react. When they fell, Chen Heng dismissed the gravity field. Ruler, you bastard! Jeanne dArc Alter felt thoroughly incensed. This makes twice! That darned Ruler has sneak-attacked me twice! Hold on. There are three Rulers here right now. Is the bastard you are referring to me, the Ruler beside me, or yourself? You should rify this before we fight. Chen Heng did not retort with an insult. After all, Jeanne dArc Alter was only a few days old, a child. She had to learn tolerance, so he nned on teaching her how profoundnguage was before he beat her up. I You Why are you so full of nonsense? Ill pull out all your teeth when I capture you! Jeanne dArc Alter did not want to argue with Chen Heng now. She just wanted to burn him to death after capturing him. Please wait a moment. Permit me a few words. Jeanne dArc AlterermI feel that this address is rather strangewhy did you attack this city? You ask mewhy? I thought you would understand, given that you are Jeanne dArc too. To think that you have be so stupid after your nature changed? You ask me why I attacked the city? Isnt the answer obvious? I just want to destroy France. II am a Servant! Methods involving politics and the economy are too problematic. I can just destroy it physically. Isnt that simpler and more reliable? Alright. Cut the crap! Attack together! Jeanne dArc Alter had no patience to talk nonsense with the real version. She just wanted to capture Chen Heng. Book 2: Chapter 11: Inhumanely Extravagant Summoning Materials Book 2: Chapter 11: Inhumanely Extravagant Summoning Materials Its like this. I have a sacred object with me that can summon the magus Merlin from King Arthurs era. Furthermore, I have some materials that can be used to increase the summonings chances of sess. So, I would like to ask you to help me summon Merlin. Merlin has a high-ranked irvoyance that can be used to help us gather intelligence easier. I feel that he would be of great help to us. What do you think? Fou! Fou! Fofofou! (Merlin! That damned Merlin!) Fou, whats wrong with you? Whats wrong? Of course, excited anticipation of seeing Merlin. (Fou Flying Kick!) Merlin! That incubus-human hybrid? He is one of the few peak-level trash that kings nurtured. His high-ranked irvoyance can only observe the present, and he is the trashiest among all the Grand Caster candidates. Nevertheless, he would be quite effective in this Singrity. However, isnt Merlin still alive? How can he appear as a Servant? Doctor Roman said this after seriously analyzing the situation. Of course, it is because I have a special summoning method. I prepared it before this trip, all so I could summon Merlin. I really, really wish to see Merlin. Chen Heng was not lying. He did really, really want to see Merlin. Its decided, then. Chen Heng increased his speed again, and they arrived at their destination soon after. Afternding in the forest, they found several Magical Beasts there, as Chen Heng expected. This was a side story in the game. However, he was in a rush this time, so he did not use it to give Mash more experience. Instead, he gathered all those Magical Beasts in a deste area of the forest and crushed them in one go, causing a bigmotion and an extremely bloody scene. Everyone else: I can tell that He Who Knows Fate really wishes to meet Merlin. Indeed. They must have a close rtionship. Alright. I have dealt with all the Magical Beasts in the forest. Ill leave the summoning ritual to Mash. Chen Heng did not know how to set up the summoning ritual. In reality, he did not know anything about Magecraft. Oh, alright. Mash finished setting up the summoning ritual five minutester. Mister He Who Knows Fate, we can start the summoning. Magus of Flowers: No! He Who Knows Fate! Listen to me. Im really not suitable for the 1st Singrity. Furthermore, it will change the story if I go. Queen of Ice and Snow: Dont believe him. Quickly summon him. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Hurry up! Efreet: Hurry up! He Who Knows Fate: Mister He Who Knows Fate, whats wrong? Mash asked worriedly as she looked at the dazed Chen Heng. Its fine. Ill now add some materials to the summoning ritual to increase the summonings chances. As Chen Heng spoke, he took out the things that Skadi sent him, and arranged them along the summoning rituals side. Although he did not know Magecraft, he could still follow a diagram. These materialssix Rare Prisms, six Magic Gems of Caster, six Gems of Caster, six Secret Gems of Caster, six Voids Dust, six Mystic Spinal Fluids, a Seed of Yggdrasil, a Phoenix Feather, Octuplet Crystals, a Heart of the Foreign God, and even a legendary item like a Crystallized Lore?! Thisthis setup is simply too extravagant, right?! Doctor Roman yelled in shock when he saw the materials that Chen Heng added to the summoning ritual through the screen. Are these items very precious? the Magecraft novice Fujimaru Ritsuka asked. At the same time, the same question shed in Chen Hengs mind. Skadi had only said that these materials were rare. These items are more than just precious. The sources of several of them are already extinct, so the materials can no longer be found. This is simply inhumanely extravagant. Skadi: Extinct? What are you talking about? They are that precious? He Who Knows Fate, does your family run a gold mine or oil field? What about the sacred object? Surely the sacred object is even more precious? Is it Merlins staff or Before Doctor Roman finished speaking, he saw Chen Heng take out a stone and ce it in the center of the summoning ritual. A ststone? I hereby dere, your body shall serve under me. My fate shall be your sword. Submit to the beckoning of the Holy Grail. If you submit to this will and this reason, then answer! I shall attain all virtues of all of Heaven. I shall have dominion over all evils of all of Hell! From the Seventh Heaven, attend to my three great words of power! Come forth from the restraints of reincarnation, protector of the holy bnce! Chen Hengs hands trembled in excitement. Merlin was finally appearing. As Chen Heng recited the incantation, three rings of light appeared from the summoning ritual and continuously shed with golden light. An indistinct figure manifested there. After Chen Heng finished reading the incantation, the light scattered. Then, a white-d, white-haired Inte scammer with a holy sword tied at his waist and holding a staff appeared above the summoning ritual. Five-star Caster: Merlin, summoned! The first thing Merlin did after being summoned was collect the stone on the summoning ritual. After all, it might work again for a future summoning. Fou! Fo! The second to take action was Fou. Fou leaped out of Mashs arms and onto her head. Then, it protracted its ws, curled up its body, andunched a sudden attack on Merlin while spinning rapidly. Bang! Fou kicked Merlin out of the summoning ritual. Ouch! What are you doing? You ferocious beast! Have you forgotten how I took care of you back then? You bastard! Bastard! Fo! Fou! I should not have taken in an evil creature like you. Cath Palug, a terrifying Beast of Cmity! You use your cute appearance to fool animal lovers. You get doted on only because you look cute. Dont you feel guilty toward me, who has to use all sorts of tricks to fool people? [TL Note: Fous true name is Cath Palug. Here is more information on Cath Palug: /wiki/Fou.] Simr closebat abilities as Fou, Fujimaru Ritsuka evaluated. That was right. Just like that, Chen Heng did not even have to do anything. With Fou around, Merlin would not have a good time. Out of the friendship developed in the group chat, Chen Heng did not n to take personal action. He only needed to assist Fou. Although I know Merlin is ultimately trash,pletely useless inbat, his trashy irvoyance might help us obtain some information. Even so, I did not expect him to pull a draw with Fou. Merlin lived up to Doctor Romans trashy image of him. When he appeared, he already showed himself equal to Fou inbat. Mash, go calm Fou down. After all, we still have a long time. Theres no need to vent all its rage in one go; it can vent piecemeal. Mash now doubted He Who Knows Fates reason for summoning Merlin. It was definitely not out of nostalgia or wistfulness. Book 2: Chapter 12: Alliance Formed Book 2: Chapter 12: Alliance Formed Fou, stop! Come over. Fou stopped when it heard Mash calling. It looked at Mash, then at Merlin. Eventually, it decided to jump back into Mashs arms. After all, as He Who Knows Fate said, there was a lot of time. You evil beast! Merlins eyes filled with envy when he saw Fou jump into Mashs arms. Alright. Merlin, are you happy to see me? Not. Happy. At. All. Did you have to do this? You spent so many extremely precious materials just to summon me. How can you say that? The materials are precious, but life is even more precious. However, I can toss both away for friendship. Like I believe you. You are an awful guy! Cough! Cough! Caster, Merlin, answering the summons. Might I ask if you are my Master? Merlin walked over to Fujimaru Ritsuka and said the words every Servant would say after being summoned. Ah! No, I do not sense a contract with you. A terrible thought urred to Merlin. No! It cant be, right?! Could it be Then, he slowly turned his head and looked at Chen Heng. Thats right. Im your Master. Dont tell me you thought those materials were just to summon you sessfully? You already said it; those materials are extremely, extremely precious. Chen Heng showed Merlin the three crimson Command Spells on the back of his right hand. Queen of Ice and Snow: Beautifully done! Merlin, did you really think I would spend so much resources just to summon you? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: There are even threemand spells? Now, we just need to figure out how to cause trouble. Magus of Flowers: Can you be more humane? Queen of Ice and Snow: You should be more humane yourself first. Efreet: The fact is, Merlins mouth is indeed vicious. I Have a Strong Presence: I recall saying that Merlin would eventually die because of his mouth. Umaru-chan: Many people have said that. This is something widely agreed upon. After the group rushed about the entire day, it was already almost dusk, and everyone did not intend to travel any farther. Instead, they nned to rest at the ley line for the night. The purpose of the ley line was to set up a summoning ritual. Later on, Chaldea sent some materials to Mash and the rest. However, since He Who Knows Fate joined the group, Mashs and Fujimaru Ritsukas appetites had increased. Now, the summoning rituals purpose changed to sending Chen Hengs cooking to Chaldea, as Doctor Romanined about not being able to eat Chen Hengs cooking, which Mash evaluated as B-ranked. At dusk, Chen Heng started preparing food. High-quality food ingredients just needed the simplest cooking methods. However, he did not have any high-quality ingredients. He also did not know how to prepare the wyvern meat. Furthermore, he was not sure if it was poisonous. Short of high-tier cooking, he could only use the ingredients he had previously purchased from the supermarket to cook. This time, there were more people, seven now, six of which were Servants. Hence, Chen Heng took out four electric rice cookers. The diesel generator was of outstanding quality, providing steady current. That allowed him to use these electric rice cookers. As for the Japanese cuisine requested by Fujimaru Ritsuka, Chen Heng had already prepared that for lunch. Fujimaru Ritsuka had expressed great satisfaction with lunch. This time, Chen Heng specially prepared an extremely sumptuous dinner for Fou as a reward. After all, it was not convenient for him to deal with Merlin directly; he could only rely on Fou to make Merlin suffer more. When everyone sat at the table and saw Fous sumptuous dinner, which was even more than theirs, they all fell silentespecially Merlin, who felt targeted. After eating, the group went into the special training phase as before. This time, Jeanne dArc and Mash faced five flying swords while under a gravity field. As for the dishes, Fujimaru Ritsuka and Marie took charge. Actually, Chen Heng felt that Marie just felt a passing interest. He did not think that she would really wash them. He was already prepared for all the dishes to end up broken. When the sun set, Saint Martha finally showed herself, no longer able to resist. In reality, Chen Heng had noticed her while cooking. However, he did not expose her. He only told Doctor Roman and Fujimaru Ritsuka about her in secret. My mission is to monitor you. However, my remnant rationality made me decide to test you. The one in your way is the Dragon Witch, and she is riding the ultimate dragon, the crystallization of cmity. If you cannot pass me, you cannot possibly defeat her. Defeat me first; stab your weapon into my chest without hesitation. My true name is Martha! Come out, Tarasque, the Giant Iron Armored Dragon! Thenshe delivered her head on a tter to the group. [TL Note: Tarasques profile: /wiki/Tarasque.] Actually, Martha did not literally deliver her head on a tter. After all, she was truly strong. This was especially so for her punches, which were incredible. She fought against four and nearly overwhelmed them. Fortunately, Mashs shield provided a strong defense; otherwise, they might not have won. Chen Heng and Merlin did not help in dealing with Martha. Chen Heng did not help because it would end the moment he did; thus, he did not eveny a gravity field. As for Merlin, he was purelyzy. Before Martha died, she even revealed information about the evil dragon Fafnir. At least she did something good before dying. Sending a saint to kill, this is simply too much! Martha vanished after saying this final line. Chen Heng felt deeply moved as he watched Martha disappear. When he turned his head, he saw Mash and Fujimaru Ritsuka staring at him. Hey, why are you staring at me? He Who Knows Fate, I recall you have an A-Ranked Dragonyer personal skill, right? Fujimaru Ritsuka pulled out Chen Hengs Servant status screen and saw Dragonyer: A under his personal skills. Thats right. I recall telling you about it from the start, that Im here to deal with Fafnir? At first, I thought that Fafnir was in a weakened state. Who knew that it is in its ultimate form? Rest assured, with the A-ranked Dragonyer, it is easy to defeat Fafnir. Furthermore, the most important thing is that they are not wary of me, as they do not know I am a dragonyer. Alright, alright. Stop staring at me. I sense three Masterless Heroic Spirits drifting about. Catch some sleep tonight. We will search for allies tomorrow. Then, we will work together and crush the other side. Book 2: Chapter 13: Another Companion Book 2: Chapter 13: Another Companion The next morning, the group discussed finding the Masterless Servants after eating the breakfast Chen Heng prepared. Firstly, my True Name Discernment detected three Masterless Heroic Spirits. Furthermore, two are together. Chen Heng took out a rough map that Jeanne dArc had drawn from memory. One is in Bordeauxs direction, and the other two should be in Thiers. Everyone, which one do you want to go to first? Let me preface this first; we cannot split up, never. If we split up and the team without me runs into the Dragon Witch, Jeanne dArc Alter, with the evil dragon Fafnir, that team would be finished. There would be no saving them. If we move together, I can deal with the evil dragon Fafnir and beat the boss in advance. Oh, thats right, Merlin, what can your irvoyance see? Although Chen Heng had seen the story and knew who those Servants were, he could not state it directly; he could only make use of Merlins irvoyance. Although Divine Spirits might notice when irvoyance was being used on them, there was no one with such a high level ofbat prowess in the 1st Singrity. You ask me what I see? The Servant in Bordeauxs direction is a male Servant filled with a holy aura. He might be a saint or something. As for the two in Thiers, they are both females. They are currently fighting due to an argument. Furthermore, these two females seem to be dragons. Speaking of which, can you remove this evil beast from my head? It keeps pulling my hair and even scratches me sometimes. Even after I toss it away, it runs back. Are you going to discipline it or not?! As Merlin spoke, he pulled Fou off his head again and tossed it on the ground. However, Fou jumped off Mashs shield andnded back on Merlins head. Fou, stop messing around. Quicklye down. Mash removed Fou from Merlins head and held it in her arms. Only then did Fou stop. Thats why I say Fou is an evil beast, Merlin said through clenched teeth as he watched Fou nestle in Mashs embrace. Alright, alright. Since Merlin already told us the information about the three Servants, which Servant are we going to first? Chen Heng sought everyones opinion, especially Fujimaru Ritsuka, the Master. Lets go to that male Servant who is possibly a saint. A saint should be pretty strong and would be more likely to help us. Doctor, what do you think? Fujimaru Ritsuka concluded after some serious thought. However, she did not forget to ask for Doctor Romans opinion. Sure. If that male Servant is really a saint, he should be of great help to us. It is happily decided, then. Well, this old driver is going to start driving. Everyone, fasten your seatbelts! In fact, Chen Heng had considered telling them about Kiyohime and Elizabeth. After all, stopping the two from fighting would be somewhat problematic. However, they possessed significantbat prowess, so it would be better to collect them. As for how to stop them from fighting? How about understanding Dragonyer: A a little better? [TL Note: Kiyohimes profile: /wiki/Kiyohime. Elizabeth Bthorys profile: /wiki/Elizabeth_B%C3%A1thory.] This time, the first stop was Bordeaux. Actually, Thiers was closer than Bordeaux. However, there was a saint in Bordeaux. This time, Chen Heng flew with seven others, so he was slowerat least not as fast as when fleeing. Going too fast would drain more mana. He slowed down to conserve mana and keep himself in a good state in case an enemy appeared. After flying for two hours, Chen Hengs group finally reached Bordeaux. At Bordeaux, the group discovered a Servant fighting wyverns. Since Mash saw this, she could not ignore it. Master, Mash Kyrielight seeking permission to fight! Fight, then. Ill help! the rest said. All the Servants rushed over to help that dark-orange-armored Servant with a holy aura. Even Chen Heng applied a debuff on the wyverns. Everyone contributed except for Merlin, who stayed by Fujimaru Ritsukas side. His excuse was protecting thest Master of the human race. However, Chen Heng felt that Merlin was just beingzy, so he ced Fou on Merlins head before charging forward, giving Merlin something to do. Soon, the many Servants sessfully beat the wyverns attacking the city into retreat. Who are you? The dark-orange-armored Servant did not seem overly wary, likely due to the group helping him push back the wyverns. Hello, Mister Servant. I am Fujimaru Ritsuka from Chaldea, a Master. I am currently leading a group of Chaldea Servants and thispanion that we got to know in this world to fight the Dragon Witch, Jeanne dArc Alter. As the only human Master in the group, it was up to Fujimaru Ritsuka to step forward. OhI see. Hello. I am Georgios, a Servant summoned to this Singrity by a Holy Grail. I am currently protecting this city. Georgios looked at the Servants before introducing himself. He apparently believed Fujimaru Ritsuka. Georgios, the saint also known as Saint George? It looks like Merlins trashy irvoyance is a little useful. Doctor Roman did not forget to criticize Merlins irvoyance while praising it. Doctor Roman still did not know that Merlin was MagiMari and looked down on him. If he knew Just address me as Georgios. Then, are you willing to fight alongside us? We should be starting our final attack on the Dragon Witch after we gather two more Servants. The people in the city have already started taking refuge. We can depart once they have all withdrawn. Alright, sure. The waiting went smoothly. With Merlins irvoyance, Chen Hengs True Name Discernment, and Chaldeas Servants monitoring the ce, nothing untoward happened. Perhaps the Dragon Witch, Jeanne dArc Alter, had already discovered the situation here. After all, Jeanne dArc Alter was also a Ruler and could detect Servants. However, there were seven Servants at Bordeaux, including Georgios, a significant force. Jeanne dArc Alter would not be so foolish as toe here with one or two other Servants. After all, even with a Holy Grails help, she might not be able to defeat everyone here. If she came, she would bring all her Servants and ride the evil dragon Fafnir. However, the situation was already in. Due to Chen Hengs gravity field, Jeanne dArc Alters side did not have any advantage in small-scale skirmishes. Book 2: Chapter 14: Fou’s Sumptuous Lunch Book 2: Chapter 14: Fous Sumptuous Lunch If Jeanne dArc Alter were a little smarter, she would know that a decisive battle would take ce soon. Before knowing what Chen Hengs Noble Phantasm was, her best option was to use the Holy Grail to generate arge number of wyverns and skeleton soldiers, then spread them out and proceed with long-range attacks. After all, in the previous two battles, Chen Heng did noty his gravity field over a vast area, just a small ce. The facts were as such. An ability like the gravity field drained mana significantly. If the gravity field were fully spread out, it might have some effect on the wyverns but not on the Servants, who had highbat prowess. Even if Jeanne dArc Alter was stupid, she still had her father, Gilles de Rais. Although Gilles de Rais was a Berserk-Caster, he was still a holder of a Holy Grail; hence, he maintained his rationality reasonably well. Furthermore, Jeanne dArc Alter listened to him. After Chen Heng asked Merlin, he verified that Jeanne dArc Alter was indeed using the Holy Grail to fill her ranks quickly, continuously summoning wyverns and skeleton soldiers. However, things did not always go as nned. ording to the current trajectory, they should be able to gather all the Servants by tonight and would probably start the decisive battle within the next two days. Before the decisive battle, Chen Heng decided to get Merlin to provide support, and use Fujimaru Ritsukas Command Spells to cast a few Noble PhantasmsJustice from Heavenat Jeanne dArc Alters stronghold. Chen Heng raised this suggestion, and everyone unanimously agreed. After all, most Servants were not fools. Even the naive Jeanne dArc Alter was an excellent leader with plenty of experience. In reality, these Servants were all very cunning. If Orlans still had some humans, saints like Jeanne and Georgios would disagree. However, how could there be any humans left alive? At best, there were just some animated corpses. To get the citizens in the city to move away quickly, the Servants did their best to help, aside from Merlin. With Mashs tacit permission, Chen Heng took Fou, which Mash handed over. Fou did not resist, as it knew that this was an ally (in the Merlin-must-die alliance). Fou was quite intelligent. Chen Heng and Fou exchanged looks. Then, gaining a boost from Chen Heng, itunched a spinning kick at Merlin before climbing onto Merlins head to w and bite him. Now, Merlins hair, which he had spent a lot of effort to style, looked like a dog had gnawed it. Ah! Ah! Ah! You damn beast! Wicked beast! Evil beast! My hair! I finally managed to do it up properly! Merlin and Fou started fighting. Smiling with satisfaction, Chen Heng viewed the various embarrassing photos of Merlin he ced in the chat groups sharing space. Honestly speaking, he felt that the Dimension Administrators Associations functions were extremely convenient. After Merlin and Fou fought to a draw, Chen Heng picked up Fou and pulled out ten-odd strands of Merlins white hair. (Important, do remember this.) Then, Chen Heng took out a piece of chocte from his spatial storage to feed Fou. While dogs could not eat chocte, Fou Chen Heng had no idea what Fou was, but it was definitely not a dog, so Fou could eat chocte. After all, an embodiment ofparison could not be defeated by chocte, right? Fou seemed to like chocte. [TL Note: Fou is Beast IV. You can read more about the Beasts of the Counter Force and the embodiment ofparison here: /wiki/Beast.] By noon, the Servants had sessfully moved all the citizens out of Bordeaux. Next came lunch, which everyone held great anticipation for. However, Chen Heng excused himself from cooking. His reason was that he had used many of his abilities to help the citizens move and now had a headache. Hence, he went to find a house to sleep in. Before leaving, he set out the leftovers from thevish breakfast he had made for Fou. Fou! Fo! Fo! Fou felt very satisfied with this ally. Not only could it beat up Merlin with this ally, but this ally would also even cook delectable food for it. Servants did not need to eat. The only ones who needed food were Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mash, a Demi-Servant. Fujimaru Ritsuka looked at the energy bar before her, then at the feastid before Fou. The contrast was a great disappointment. Fujimaru Ritsuka could not help entertaining improper thoughts. Mash noticed her sempais attention continuously wavering between the energy bar and Fous lunch. Sempai, what are you looking at? No-nothing. Its just that Fou has a lot of food. Im worried that it cannot finish the food. Sempai! What are you thinking? Thats Fous lunch. How could you fight over food with Fou?! Ah! Mash, dont just look at me. Look at the other Servants! They are all staring at Fous lunch too. Why are you picking on me? Fujimaru Ritsuka felt wronged. She was only looking and not nning to take actionat least, she thought so. Furthermore, she was not the only one eyeing Fous lunch. The others were looking too. Why was Mash only chiding her? How can that be? All the Servants here are people of great status, people who left their names in history. How could they be Mashs voice trailed off until she stopped speaking. She discovered that aside from Georgios, who had not eaten Chen Hengs cooking before, most of the Servants turned their faces away in shame. Ah! I cant take it anymore! No more of this! Fou, shall we swap? Im not looking down on you. Look at how delicious this energy bar is. Furthermore, you only need to eat one bar to fill your stomach, how convenient! Also, there are many different vors! Fujimaru Ritsuka rushed over to Fou and proffered her energy bar. Then, she stretched her other hand toward Fousvish lunch. Fou! Fah! Fuw! Fuw! Fou! (Go away! I wont swap with you. I look down on you.) Fou used a paw to smack away the energy bar that Fujimaru Ritsuka extended. Then, it used another paw to pull itsvish lunch closer to itself. Mash ran over and held one of Fujimaru Ritsukas hands, advising, Sempai, how could you try to snatch the lunch that He Who Knows Fate specially prepared for Fou? Just endure it. You can eat it tonight. This is not fair! Why does only Fou have the lunch that He Who Knows Fate cooked? It smells so good, and it is hot! Since advising did not work, Mash could only resort to force, dragging Fujimaru Ritsuka aside. How could Fujimaru Ritsuka, a human, match Mash, a Demi-Servant? Fujimaru Ritsukas eyes filled with tears as she went increasingly farther away from thevish lunch. Perhaps this embodied the saying, do not worry about scarcity but about uneven distribution. A stupefied Georgios stared at the group of Servants thinking of snatching a pets lunch. As a saint, Georgios suddenly wondered whether he had joined the wrong group. Book 2: Chapter 15: With Just This… Book 2: Chapter 15: With Just This After Chen Heng finished his nap, he found all the Servants, but Georgios, staring at him when he reached the base. I say, what are you all doing? I only just entered, and you are already staring at me. He Who Knows Fate! Fujimaru Ritsuka charged over the moment Chen Heng entered, and firmly caught Chen Heng by the waist, not letting go. Mash could not stop her in time. Master! What are you doing? Quickly let go! Just say what you have to say. I want avish lunch! I want a lunch morevish than Fous! Avish lunch that is more than justvish! How about this. Wait for tonight. Master, as a Japanese, have you ever heard of the ManchuCHan Imperial Feast? The ManchuCHan Imperial Feast?? Is that the one with 108 dishes? Are we having a ManchuCHan Imperial Feast tonight? Fujimaru Ritsuka looked at Chen Heng with teary eyes at the mention of the ManchuCHan Imperial Feast, afraid he would refute her. The full set is impossible. However, I can pick a few suitable dishes from the ManchuCHan Imperial Feast. Furthermore, my storage space has the necessary ingredients. Dont lie to me! You absolutely cannot lie to me! Dont worry. Im absolutely not lying. Please let go. We still need to find the other two Servants. Alright, alright! Fujimaru Ritsuka let go of Chen Heng when she heard Chen Hengs promise. Well head for Thiers now. Fujimaru Ritsuka lived up to being thest human Master. In this situation, she had the air of a leader, assuming one overlooked the scene of her hugging Chen Heng and refusing to let go for the sake of avish lunch. Next was Chen Heng using his ability to ferry the eight from Bordeaux to Thiers. The group arrived at Thiers after traveling for some time. Fiery light came from the city earlier, right? Mash looked at the nearby Thiers. I already said that the two female Servants are fighting. Furthermore, they are fighting with all their might and have never stopped. Merlin looked like he was watching a good show, just short of a bucket of popcorn. This noise How hateful! I hate it. Ive never heard such an ominous sound heralding an unprecedented evil demon! This dreadful portent makes me shudder. Amadeus, who became a Servant purely due to his identity as a musician, was extremely sensitive to sound. ording to him, he could differentiate between the sounds caused by air movement. After Merlin and Chen Heng, he was the first to notice when Martha appeared the previous night. This fellow even grandly dered that he quite enjoyed the snoring of the many female Servants and that he even perfectly remembered the fine details of the sounds in his brain. If not for Martha stopping everyone, he might not have survived past this morning. You! Damn it! Damn it! Damn it! You arrogant Oriental bumpkin! Me? Hah! Who is the arrogant one? How could a mere dabbler possibly defeat me, a true dragon? Am I right, Miss Elizabeth? I! How frustrating! Ill sacrifice your blood before I deal with Carmi, you damn persistent stalker! [TL Note: Carmi is the older aspect of Elizabeth Bthory, which Elizabeth Bthory is merging with. Carmis profile: /wiki/Carmi.] ck mamba! Japanese grass lizard! Even when Chen Heng and the other Servantsnded nearby, the two continued to argue. Fujimaru Ritsuka could not bear to keep watching. Fujimaru Ritsuka immediately ran over to mediate. Can you two stop arguing? Huh? said Elizabeth. What did you say? said Kiyohime. That Can you two stop Mash thought that the two did not clearly hear what Fujimaru Ritsuka said. So, she repeated what was said. However, she got interrupted midway. Move aside, you little pup! said Elizabeth. Bravery is not equal to recklessness. You are simply like a wild boar, said Kiyohime. I say, mammals are of a higher ss than reptiles, right? Fujimaru Ritsuka felt a little angry at being criticized to such a degree. She came to stop the fight, out of kindness, but ended up being criticized. MasMaster? Master, youarent angry, right? Mash looked at her Master. You have annoyed me. Im angry too. Regret your words in the depths of hell! Elizabeth, prepare to fight! Ill show you the true horror of the dragon race! Excellent. Fujimaru Ritsukas mockery got the two to stop arguing and work together. Since it was time to see the true horror of dragons, it was time for Chen Heng, a faux Dragonyer, to make his appearance. I hear that you are going to show us the true horror of dragons? Chen Heng sauntered in front of Fujimaru Ritsuka to shield her. Then, he activated his A-ranked Dragonyer personal skill. Dra-Dragonyer! Furthermore, it seems that his Dragonyer rank is very high. It seems that the two of you have not yet experienced the brutal beating of society. Come,e,e. Ill just stand here without moving. If you can hit me once, consider it my loss. Chen Heng crossed his arms, showing no intention to attack. Thisthis is too much. Even if you are a Dragonyer Exactly! Exactly! Attack if you can. However, let me say this first. If you lose, you join our team. If you win, we will leave immediately. Chen Hengid a strong repulsion barrier half a meter around him, then took out a chair and sat down. Attack! the two chorused. The two dragons exchanged looks and nodded. Then, they charged Chen Heng. When the two dragons reached within one meter of him, he tossed out a tenfold gravity field in addition to the A-ranked Dragonyer. The two dragons ended up sprawling on the ground. Chen Heng discovered that using the Dragonyer personal skill would significantly boost all damage on dragons, no matter what method he used. Take the gravity field, for example. It was merely a tenfold increase, yet it reduced the two dragon Servants to such a miserable state. It was even more powerful than a twentyfold gravity field. Furthermore, dragon Servants usually had high strength. Kiyohime nned to breathe fire on Chen Heng despite being pressed to the ground. However, Chen Heng used his attraction barrier to block her mouth, causing Kiyohimesplexion to flush a deep red. Only after a while did Chen Heng release the gravity fields suppressionwhen the two dragon Servants had given up resisting andy prostrate on the ground like salted fish. With just this Book 2: Chapter 16: Seeing Reason and Touching Emotions Book 2: Chapter 16: Seeing Reason and Touching Emotions Wewe lost. Sob! Sob! Youyou are quite capable. Wellwell let you let off for today. Unexpectedly, the two had the potential forical dialogue. Even after losing so thoroughly, they still stubbornly talked back. Although Chen Heng easily defeated these two Servants, it did not mean they were weak. Rather, the gap between their strengths was just too wide; the advantage from using an A-ranked Dragonyer, too overwhelming. Fujimaru Ritsuka did not give up on adding these two to theirbat forces, so she came over and consoled them. Alright, alright. We arent bad people. We are just looking for Masterless Servants to fight the Dragon Witch Jeanne dArc Alter. Didnt Elizabeth say she wanted to deal with Carmi? In a way, we are natural allies. Thats right. That is the reason. I did not use my full power only because I saw that you were allies. Me too. Fujimaru Ritsuka suddenly felt that her constion might not have helped. In the end, Elizabeth and Kiyohime chose to join the team to fight the Dragon Witch, Jeanne dArc Alter, after Chen Heng made them see reason and touched their emotions. By the time the group dealt with everything, it was already four in the afternoon. This time was not suitable for a decisive battle. Furthermore, they had traveled the entire day, and the Servants were not in their best state. It would be better if they rested for the night. Eventually, Chen Heng and the others chose a forest near Thiers with a ley line as the base for their final night. The decisive battle would take ce the next day. Whether they lost or won, this would be thest night. After choosing the bases location, they took out all the items needed for camping. The Servants pitched the tents while Chen Heng headed to Jura alone. [TL Note: Wikipedia entry on Jura: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jura_(department).] While traveling during the day, Chen Heng and the others hade across a group of French soldiers fighting wyverns. He had lent them a hand, killing all the wyverns. Incidentally, he had also asked about the location of the Frenchs main forces. The French soldiers had not refused to answer this question, as Chen Heng had saved them. They had told him that Marshal Gilles de Raiss French soldiers were gathering in Jura. Why was Chen Heng going to Jura? Of course, to muster reinforcements. Under Gilles de Raiss suggestion, the Dragon Witch had been using the Holy Grail to frantically fill her ranks since the morning. Chen Heng intended to use his Noble Phantasm on Orlans twice tomorrow. That should destroy most of the wyverns and skeleton soldiers. However, expecting to take out all of them was not realistic. That was where the French soldiers came in. After all, Chen Heng and the others could not split their attention to destroy the wyverns and skeleton soldiers while dealing with the enemy Servants, right? Under certain circumstances, the Frenchs cannons were quite useful. Thiers was not far from Jura, especially when Chen Heng traveled alone. Using his ability to fly alone was starkly different from ferrying others. He reached Jura in half an hour. Chen Hengs ability to fly shocked the soldiers manning Juras city gates. After some twists and turns, he sessfully met with the regr version of Gilles de Rais. Then, he used logic and emotions to convince Gilles de Rais that he was there to help them. Marshal, we are preparing tounch a decisive attack on Orlans tomorrow. We? You are referring to the Servants you spoke of, right? Thats right. Jeanne dArc is among them. You might see her tomorrow. Jeanne dArc! Yes. The real Jeanne dArc. Speaking of which, you dont really believe that the Dragon Witch, Jeanne dArc Alter, is the real Jeanne dArc, right? That cant be, right? That cant be? I have always doubted it. The Jeanne dArc that I know absolutely would not attack France out of rage because of her death. That Dragon Witch that could put the entire France through hell is definitely a counterfeit. ------ After some discussion: Remember, do not approach within ten kilometers of Orlans before noon. Furthermore, it would best if everyone remains prone. Why? Because I will beunching two attacks on Orlans tomorrow at noon, covering arge area, which will cause strong shock waves. If you do not want to get injured, stay ten kilometers away from Orlans. Alright. I have told you about it. Im leaving now. Goodbye. Gilles de Rais remained silent as he watched Chen Heng open a window and soar into the sky. Then, he looked at the portrait of Jeanne dArc in his hand. After that, he summoned his adjutant and issuedmands. ------ He Who Knows Fate, you finally returned. Quickly start cooking! As Masters had a connection with their Servants, they could sense each others location. So, when Chen Heng approached, he saw Fujimaru Ritsuka staring at the sky, looking for him. Actually, the ingredients for the ManchuCHan Imperial Feast in Chen Hengs spatial storage were for cooking for Sirin the next day. However, he had to use them in this Singrity because of Fujimaru Ritsuka. Alright. Ill just buy more when I return home. Or, I can use points to purchase higher-quality ingredients. The function of the Dimension Administrators Associations store selling physical items is simply too awesome! One hourter: Ah! What delicious food! It lives up to the ManchuCHan Imperial Feast! I have never been so satiated before! I say, He Who Knows Fate, how abouting to Chaldea? Fujimaru Ritsuka asked Chen Heng as she leaned back in her chair after eating her fill. Me? Why should I go to Chaldea? To cook for you? Let me say this first, my cooking skills may be good, but I do not like cooking. You cant summon me even if I am willing to cook for you. This is a special situation, as the other side has an ultimate form dragon, the evil dragon Fafnir. Thats why I got summoned. Chen Heng smashed Fujimaru Ritsukas wonderful dream. HahIts a pity that you are noting to Chaldea. Fujimaru Ritsuka felt disappointed at Chen Hengs answer. What is a pity? That you cant eat my food anymore? Chen Heng nced at Fujimaru Ritsuka and voiced what was in her heart. Dear me. Hehehe! Its enough that you know; dont say it out loud. I will miss the taste in the days you are not around. Although I wont be summoned to Chaldea, theres a good chance we will meet again in your future journey. Really? Its a promise. You cant break it! Book 2: Chapter 17: Gudako Tearing Apart Heroic Spirits with Bare Hands Book 2: Chapter 17: Gudako Tearing Apart Heroic Spirits with Bare Hands Chen Heng suddenly remembered something and turned his head, saying to Fujimaru Ritsuka, By the way, Master, can you open amunication channel with Chaldea? I would like to speak with Doctor Roman and conduct a transaction. Oh! Alright. Although she did not know what Chen Heng wanted, she still opened amunication channel with Chaldea out of her trust in him. Oh? Fujimaru, whats up? Doctor Roman was sitting in front of the monitoring station, eating the food that Chen Heng sent over. Its not me. He Who Knows Fate is looking for you. Huh? I would like to make a deal with you. A deal? Just like this, Chen Heng gained all the foundational knowledge about Magecraft Chaldea possessed, ten minutester. He also gained some knowledge about advancing ranks. In exchange, he gave Doctor Roman some materials, a manual for the Misty Arts (a martial technique focused on speed), a manual for the Eighteen Tumbles Close Combat (focused on dodging), and a manual for the Eight Extremes Fist Technique. [TL Note: The Eight Extremes Fist Technique is a famous Chinese martial art. However, it is named Bajiquan, which is just the pinyin of the technique. I chose to trante it here. The eight extremes refer to the eight trigrams of the ssic of Changes and symbolize the eight cardinal and ordinal directions. Here is the Wikipedia entry on the Eight Extremes Fist Technique: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bajiquan.] The foundational knowledge in Magecraft from Chaldea was not worth much. The more valuable knowledge was the part on advancing ranks. However, Chaldea urgently needed the materials and martial art manuals Chen Heng provided. The materials Chen Heng gave were part of what Skadi had sent him. These were extras. ording to Skadi, they were gifts to him. He had also given Chaldea some daily supplies. The martial art manuals were for Fujimaru Ritsuka. If she could practice these martial arts to their peak, even if she could not defeat a weak Servant, survival or escape would not be a problem. Since Chen Heng was a descendant of a noble n of cultivators, the martial art manuals in his spatial storage were all peak-quality martial artsparable to low-grade immortal cultivation techniques. Chen Heng had wanted to give Fujimaru Ritsuka an immortal cultivation technique, but the world did not permit it. The Misty Arts technique was already the best he could give. Master, you should properly practice these. After you do, you should be able to fight the weaker Servants on even footing as long as they do not use their Noble Phantasm. Who knows, you might be able to tear a Heroic Spirit with your bare hands in the future. This is the legendary Chinese kung fu, right? You can say that. While Chen Heng and Fujimaru Ritsuka talked, the female Servants started chatting among themselves; even Mash joined in. ------ At the same time, in Orlans: Jeanne dArc remained silent after she heard the Berserk-Saber dEons report. Then, she startedughing. They are about to start the decisive battle? This is quite interesting. [TL Note: Here is Chevalier dEons profile: /wiki/Chevalier_d%27Eon.] Yes, they have already started moving towards Orlans. Gilles, recall all the wyverns. Since they want a decisive battle, lets have one. Although Jeanne dArc Alter had been using the Holy Grail to create wyverns, many remained outside the city. Since it was time for the decisive battle, it was time to gather her forces. Poorss. Hopefully, her outlook in life will not bepletely crushed by the meteors tomorrow. Gathering together and getting destroyed in one wave, that would be simply perfect. ------ The next day, with the decisive battle imminent, Chen Heng was in no mood to cook breakfast. Thus, he took out a few Fasting Pills from his spatial storage and handed them around. Hahthis is already thest breakfast. Why cant I eat the breakfast that He Who Knows Fate personally made? Fujimaru Ritsuka looked at the Fasting Pill in her hand, feeling no desire whatsoever to eat it. The other servants nodded vigorously, including Georgios. After yesterdays Last Supper, Georgios finally understood why these people kept staring at Fous lunch that afternoon. I say, you lot! We are about to enter the decisive battle, and you are still thinking about food?! Chen Heng suddenly had a strange headache, wondering if Fujimaru Ritsuka could be saved. How could we lose with a meteor smashing into their faces? How could we lose? When we arrive outside Orlans, you just need to use your Noble Phantasm. Then, Ill use the Command Spell to bring you back to your peak state before you use your Noble Phantasm again. Not to mention those wyverns, skeleton soldiers, and zombies being reduced to practically nothing, even the Servants without a protective Noble Phantasm might not survive. After all, your Noble Phantasm pulls down a meteor from the sky. Whenever Fujimaru Ritsuka considered Chen Hengs Noble Phantasm, she always found it preposterous. My mana is currently full, so I can use my Noble Phantasm twice without any assistance. After that, my mana will be drained. So, use the Command Spell to refill my mana. Of course, we will have to adapt to the situation. If I pull down arge meteor, using my Noble Phantasm once will consume most of my mana. However, if I do pull down an especiallyrge meteor, most of Orlans will be destroyed with just one use. Chen Heng tried to change the topic to divert everyones thoughts to the battle from breakfast. Even so, we still need to eat breakfast. Dont change the subject. It is only eight oclock. Didnt you tell the French army that you would attack at noon? So, there is no rush. Rushing to Orlans from here will take only two hours, even if we go on foot. What are we going to do with the rest of the time? Of course, we eat! In the end, Chen Heng still made breakfast. The group set off at ten oclock. Of course, they traveled courtesy of Chen Heng. However, he flew slower this time to reduce mana consumption. When the group was still a certain distance from Orlans, theynded and continued on foot. Finally, they arrived outside Orlans at 11:30 a.m. After a twenty-minute rest, Chen Heng prepared to use his Noble Phantasm at 11:50 a.m. Theres a piece of good news. There is currently a ratherrge meteor in the sky. It can be used as the material for my Noble Phantasm. However, my mana will be drained after using my Noble Phantasm once. At that time, I need you, Master, to use the Command Spell. Chen Heng was quite lucky this time. There happened to be a meteor that could destroy Orlans on hand. Dont worry. After you use your Noble Phantasm, I will immediately restore your mana. Alright. I am going to use my Noble Phantasm. Chen Heng sat on the grass cross-legged, using his ability to sense the meteor in the sky. Noble Phantasm activate! Justice from Heaven! Chen Heng felt the mana in his body draining quickly. He set Orlans, which was ten kilometers in front of him, as the target of the meteor. At this moment, all hell broke loose in Orlans. Book 2: Chapter 18: Big Move Killing Three Book 2: Chapter 18: Big Move Killing Three Those Servants are gathering ten kilometers outside Orlans, and quite a few are there. Jeanne dArc Alters True Name Discernment activated, sensing the enemy Servants. The French army is southeast of Orlans. That should be the reinforcements that they are waiting for. So, they are waiting for the French soldiers! Humph! How weak! How can our wyvern riders lose? Jeanne dArc Alter started to look down on Chen Heng. How could mere human soldiers resist an army of wyverns? One minuteter: Why do I feel somewhat restless? What went wrong? The Servants are still ten kilometers away. As for the human soldiers, how could they pose any danger to me? The source of this restless feeling Jeanne dArc Alter felt somewhat antsy earlier but did not know where this feeling came from. After another two more minutes, Jeanne dArc Alter was fidgeting, even turning jittery. She walked out of the castle and looked around, trying to find the reason for this restlessness. Jeanne dArc Alter suddenly heard whistling. The sound seemed toe fromabove. She looked up but saw nothing. However, her instincts told her that the source of her unease came from the sky. The whistling grew louder. After a while, Jeanne dArc Alter finally saw the source of the whistling. It was a meteor, a meteor rapidly falling toward Orlans. Damn it! How could there be such a ridiculous Noble Phantasm? Quickly leave! Get out of Orlans! Jeanne dArc Alter shouted to the castle behind her. Then, she used a Command Spell to summon the evil dragon Fafnir. When the Servants heard hermand, they came out of the castle and also discovered the meteor in the sky. Hurry! Quickly get on! ------ Chen Heng sat ten kilometers outside Orlans with the other Servants beside him. When they saw the meteor falling into Orlans, Fujimaru Ritsuka immediately used a Command Spell to restore Chen Hengs mana. Boom! A thunderous report shook half of France. A powerful shock wave rushed at Chen Hengs group. However, it had weakened after traveling ten kilometers. Furthermore, Chen Heng had set up an attraction barrier in front of him, so the group did not feel much of an impact. Likewise, the French soldiers ten kilometers south of Orlans also felt the tremors and shock waves. However, they were not significantly affected as they were far away and lying prone. Advance toward Orlans, and prepare for the decisive battle! Marshal Gilles de Rais drew his sword and pointed it in Orlanss direction. Damn it! How could there be such a Noble Phantasm?! Jeanne dArc Alter looked at the crater that remained of Orlans while standing on Fafnirs back. Jeanne dArc Alter and her subordinate Servants had not managed to get far. She even sensed a few Servants returning to the Throne of Heroes, as they had not made it in time to ride on Fafnir. Some Servants had fallen off Fafnir because of the shock waves; in fact, Jeanne dArc Alter had too. However, Fafnir had caught her, but not the others. Now, only she and Gilles stood on Fafnirs back. Fortunately, Fafnir had not been flying very high, so those Servants would not be too severely injured. Nevertheless, practically all the wyverns and skeleton soldiers in Orlans had been destroyed. Only two or three remained, at best. Furthermore, Fafnir had sustained slight injuries for some reason. Of course, that was because Chen Heng activated his A-ranked Dragonyer and got Merlin to activate the Hero Creation personal skill when he used his Noble Phantasm. In summary, Chen Hengs use of his Noble Phantasm produced remarkable results. Alright, lets go. It is time for us to make an appearance. The shock waves from the meteor had already dissipated. Chen Heng used his ability to fly toward Jeanne dArc Alter with the other Servants. Chen Heng had the True Name Discernment personal skill, so he knew where Jeanne dArc Alter went with her Servants. Furthermore, he knew how many Servants his Noble Phantasm killed. By the time Chen Heng arrived at Jeanne dArc Alters position, she had already summoned all her Servants to her side. There were also some wyverns and skeleton soldiers outside of Orlans earlier that survived. Currently, Chaldeas side had Chen Heng, Georgios, Kiyohime, Elizabeth, Jeanne dArc, Mash, Amadeus, and Queen Marie. Oh, they also had Merlin for a total of nine Servants. Jeanne dArc Alters side had Jeanne dArc Alter, Gilles, dEon, Lancelot, Carmi, and Atnta, a total of six Servants. There was also a non-standardbat force: the evil dragon Fafnir. Sanson, the Phantom of the Opera, and d had died. [TL Note: Lancelots profile: /wiki/Lancelot_(Berserker). Atntas profile: /wiki/Atnta. Sansons profile: /wiki/Charles-Henri_Sanson. The Phantom of the Operas profile: /wiki/Phantom_of_the_Opera. ds profile: /wiki/d_III_(Berserker).] At this moment, the French soldiers also arrived. Jeanne dArc Alter and the others had been fleeing toward the French army, so the army rush over in time. I wont bother saying any nonsense. Lets start the battle. This is the final battle! Fujimaru Ritsuka, Chaldeas only Master, issued themand to battle, and the Servants sought out their designated opponents, following the n previously discussed. Fujimaru Ritsuka, Mash, and Chen Heng dealt with the evil dragon Fafnir. Marie faced dEon. Elizabeth faced Carmi. Georgios restrained the Knight of the Lake Lancelot. Kiyohime and Amadeus took charge of Atnta. The trash Merlin focused on Gilles de Rais. Finally, Jeanne dArc faced Jeanne dArc Alter in a verbal battle. Inbat, Chaldeas side held the upper hand, not just in numbers, but because Chen Hengs Noble Phantasm had injured the enemy Servants earlier. Furthermore, some of them had also fallen out of the sky. The remaining wyverns and skeletons were left to the French army. The opponents were already determined. First was the evil dragon Fafnir. Facing the evil dragon Fafnir, Chen Heng unveiled his A-rank Dragonyer, which he had kept hidden for a long time. Damn it! To think you are a Dragonyer! Jeanne dArc Alter sensed Fafnirs restlessness and wanted to help it. However, Jeanne dArc blocked her. I should say what I should say. Marie counseled me yesterday. So, I only have one question for you. Jeanne dArc thought about what Marie said when the females were chatting. Eventually, she decided to ask her final question. After all this, what else do you have to ask Its a simple question. Youdo you remember your family? Book 2: Chapter 19: The Store’s Special-Edition Heavy Ball Book 2: Chapter 19: The Stores Special-Edition Heavy Ball Huh? Thats why I say it is a simple question. I Youyou dont have memories, right? Soso what?! Im still Jeanne dArc even without memories. Although Jeanne dArc had heard Chen Heng say that Jeanne dArc Alter was a counterfeit made by Gilles de Rais using a Holy Grail, only at this moment was she convinced. No matter what, Jeanne dArc indeed blocked Jeanne dArc Alter, who had a Holy Grail, alone. The group had discussed this beforehand. Jeanne dArc would block Jeanne dArc Alter in a verbal battle. After all, Jeanne dArc Alter was quite powerful when supported by a Holy Grail. On the other side, Chen Heng took out 12 five-meter-long flying swords from his spatial storage. These twelve flying swords were not mass-produced trash but the flying swords that true high-cultivation cultivators used. They could be used toy the Cyclic Demon ying Ritual Array. However, Chen Heng did not have spiritual energy, and he could not use mana as a recement; he could only control the swords using his attraction ability. He ced ayer of mana on the giant flying swords before using his A-ranked Dragonyer, which increased damage to dragons, to y the dragon. He even increased Fafnirs gravity by twofold, preventing it from flying. It was not that Chen Heng could not increase the gravity further but thatrge creatures like Fafnir drained more mana the stronger the gravity. Tripling the gravity was just nice. It restrained Fafnirs flight while conserving mana to the greatest degree. As a side mention, this gravity field covered 500 meters. As the increase of gravity was small, it drained less mana. However, the range was ratherrge, resulting in a debuff on the enemy Servants. The most interesting battle should be Marie vs. dEon. DEon used to be a knight protector of the royal family, so he ended up holding back, just short of offering his neck to Marie to chop his head off. Thezy Merlin used his illusions to contend with Gilles de Rais, whose Magecraft was not very high-leveled. Gilles de Rais became a Caster mainly due to the human-skin grimoire in his hand, the Textbook of the Sunken Spiral Castle. While fighting Merlin, Gilles de Rais continuously summoned water demons. [TL Note: Textbook of the Sunken Spiral Castle: /wiki/Prti%27s_Spellbook.] Merlin the trash actually used the human French soldiers as reinforcements. He did not have the demeanor of a Grand Caster candidate at all. Rather, he had never taken this seriously. After all, he was the magus who taught King Arthur. How could he be incapable? Back to the main character, Chen Heng primarily used the twelve giant swords to deal damage to Fafnir, eight of them as regr swords to attack Fafnir and inflict wounds. The remaining four spun around, umting power, and stabbed Fafnir whenever there was an opening. Without the A-ranked Dragonyer, Chen Heng might not be able to defeat Fafnir, as its dragon scales defense was excellent. Mashs shield attacks were useless. Only Chen Hengs flying swords could cause any harm. Mash was responsible for defense, primarily for Fujimaru Ritsuka. Chen Heng did not need Mash to protect him. After all, he had a repulsion barrier and could fly in the air. Fafnir could breathe fire, and Mash needed to keep an eye on the other Servants, in case they gave up on their opponents and went straight for Fujimaru Ritsuka. Chen Heng truly envied Mashs shield. It was genuinely sturdy. He even had thoughts about snatching it away to study it. In fact, he had already examined it but failed to find anything. This was especially so for its function of turning into a spiritual body, which was quite unusual. Roar! Fafnir turned extremely violent from the incessant torment. It was helpless before Chen Hengs A-ranked Dragonyer suppression. However, it could not fly away due to the gravity field. It wanted to spew fire at Mash and Fujimaru Ritsuka, but Mash protected the two. It wanted to spew fire at Chen Heng, but Chen Heng could fly. Fafnir, which wanted to fly but could not, was now just a giant lizard. Chen Heng noticed an opening in Fafnirs defenses and sent the four giant swords, which were umting power, piercing through its body. Roar! Fafnir roared furiously again. However, Chen Heng could hear weakness in Fafnirs voice this time. Due to the A-ranked Dragonyer, Fafnir continuously bled from the wounds he inflicted. Its regeneration ability was useless. The time felt right. Now, Chen Heng stopped attacking and took out a Pok Ballyes, a Pok Ball, the one for catching Pokmon. He had spent 500 points to buy the stores special-edition Heavy Ball (grade 1). Since receiving this mission and understanding the story of the 1st Singrity, Chen Heng wanted to take in Fafnir. Hence, he searched for items in the store to help him with that. Eventually, he found this Pok Ball. Of course, this was not an ordinary Pok Ball but a Heavy Ball. After the store altered it, it could capture more than just Pokmon; it could capture anything not human. A Heavy Ball had a stronger effect on heavy creatures. ording to the stores introduction, this special-edition Heavy Ball would shrink the creature in the capturing process, then store it inside. If the creature in a high-grade ball werepared to a human, the human would be inside a small, two-story building,plete with furniture, electricity, and Inte. Furthermore, the more injured the creature, the higher the chances of capture. Chen Heng had already beaten Fafnir up significantly. It was time to try. It did not matter how high Fafnirs loyalty would be. He would capture it first and slowly work on raising its loyaltyter. Right, I should y it safe and stab it a few more times. With this thought, Chen Heng again sent out the swords umting power. Fafnir could no longer take it. After a roar, it copsed to the ground. Chen Heng did not deal the final blow when seeing this situation. Instead, he tossed the Heavy Ball onto Fafnirs head. The Heavy Ball pulled the injured Fafnir in with a whoosh. After a few shes of red light, it spat Fafnir back out. Does that mean that it failed? It looks like this Fafnir has not yet been beaten up sufficiently. Chen Heng pulled the Heavy Ball back into his hand after the failure. Ah! He Who Knows Fate, what is this thing? Fujimaru Ritsuka felt very interested upon seeing the Pok Ball capture Fafnir. However, she did not understand why the dragon came back out. Book 2: Chapter 21: The Chen Heng Who Wants to Mouth Off Book 2: Chapter 21: The Chen Heng Who Wants to Mouth Off The first battle Mash and Fujimaru Ritsuka went to was the one between Georgios and Lancelot. Georgios was a Heroic Spirit that focused on defense, so he found fending off Lancelot quite easy. However, his offense appeared to becking. Hence, the advantage of two fighting against one was rather clear now that Mash was here. When Mash joined the battle and took out her shield, she disrupted Lancelots offense, and his attacks weakened. This seemed like a ssic scene of domestic violence. Then there was Merlins side. Merlins Illusion Arts and the French armys support allowed him to reach a draw with Gilles de Rais. However, Merlin wasnt serious, hardly putting in any effort. As a Grand Caster candidate, he reached a draw with a Heroic Spirit of the same rank. Furthermore, he had support from others. Who would believe he was going all out? Certainly not Chen Heng. The others did not experience many problems because of Chen Hengs tripled gravity field. They mostly held the upper hand. The French army could deal with the wyverns and skeleton soldiers. The gravity field prevented the wyverns from flying, and the skeleton soldiers movement slowed; they were no threat at all. The French army Chen Heng had recruited had its uses. At the very least, the Servants on his side did not need to take time out to deal with the riffraff. Chen Heng initially wanted to help Merlin kill Gilles de Rais since Gilles de Rais was the true culprit. He did not want a situation where Gilles de Rais regained the Holy Grail after he defeated Jeanne dArc Alter. That would mean having to fight another bosswhich would be a bit of a hassle. However, Chen Heng swapped opponents with Jeanne dArc. After all, Gilles de Rais was already so pitiful, so just let Saint Jeanne dArc, whom he dreamed about, handle his end. Now that the enemy had lost momentum and the victory was already set in stone, they could afford to mess around a little. Chen Heng flew to the battle between Jeanne dArc and Jeanne dArc Alter. The two Jeanne dArcs had just backed off after a sh. Hey? He Who Knows Fate, why are you here? Jeanne dArc found it strange when she saw He Who Knows Fatee over. They had initially agreed on Chen Heng, Mash, and Fujimaru Ritsuka roaming around to assist the other battles after they dealt with Fafnir, maximizing the results, before dealing with the final boss. Before that, Jeanne dArc would dy Jeanne dArc Alter while Merlin restrained Gilles de Rais. Jeanne dArc, go work with Merlin to deal with Gilles de Rais. Ill deal with the Dragon Witch. Simultaneously, Im going to see if I can convert her to Chaldeas cause, Chen Heng whispered; Jeanne dArc Alter did not hear him. Hey?! Why are you twoing forward? What are you discussing with each other? The current Jeanne dArc Alter felt very frustrated because of Jeanne dArcs earlier questions. Those questions had made Jeanne dArc Alter question her life. Now, she wanted to use the battle to numb herself. With the support of a Holy Grail, Jeanne dArc Alter only fought to a draw, but this was because she unconsciously held back, so she feared nothing when Chen Heng joined in. Got it. Ill support Merlin, then. Although Jeanne dArc did not know why Chen Heng seemed confident of converting Jeanne dArc Alter to their cause, she trusted him because of his confidence. Hey, old pal! We meet again! This is our third meeting, right? Chen Heng greeted Jeanne dArc Alter after Jeanne dArc left. Jeanne dArc Alter did not stop Jeanne dArc. Rather, she felt quite happy about a solo battle with Chen Heng. Jeanne dArc Alter had wanted to beat up Chen Heng long ago. This fellow not only tricked me twice, but he also speaks in an incredibly irritating manner. Earlier, Jeanne dArc Alter with a Holy Grail fought a weakened Jeanne dArc to a draw, purely because Jeanne dArc Alter did not go all out. However, it was different with Chen Heng. Jeanne dArc Alter hated Chen Heng a lot in the first ce. Furthermore, she believed he killed Fafnir earlier. Hence, Jeanne dArc Alter absolutely would not hold back against Chen Heng. You scoundrel, are you here to seek death? This great me is not a dragon like Fafnir. Your Dragonyer is useless on me! The only thing that could prevent Jeanne dArc Alter from attacking Chen Heng was his gravity field. However, he was maintaining his gravity field over a vast area and definitely had no way to raise the gravity further. A Magus going against me in closebat? Can I even lose? If I do, Ill eat Fafnir while upside-down! As Chen Heng was about to sass Jeanne dArc Alter, she thrust her gpole. Watching the gpole, he quickly took out a sword from his spatial space to block. You should listen to others first. If you dont let me speak, how am I to mouth off? Jeanne dArc Alter operated unconventionally. Earlier, the two Jeanne dArcs exchanged ripostes for so long without problems. Yet, when it came to Chen Heng, Jeanne dArc Alter attacked without letting him speak. How ridiculous! I can listen to you after I kill you! Ignoring Chen Heng, Jeanne dArc Alter swept her gpole across after pulling it back. As a faux Servant based on Jeanne dArc, created by Gilles de Rais using a Holy Grail, Jeanne dArc Altersbat skills were incredible. Furthermore, she possessed a brute force that Jeanne dAked. After all, Jeanne dArc Alters original parameters included A-ranked Strength, A-ranked Agility, and A+-ranked Mana. With a Holy Grail supporting her, her excellent parameters became even more excellent. Jeanne dArc Alters attacks were ferocious and contained substantial force. Chen Heng found them somewhat hard to deal with. Dont forget Chen Heng only had B-ranked Strength, B-ranked Agility, and A-ranked Mana. His parameters were already inferior to Jeanne dArc Alters, even without a Holy Grail. What more with one now? However, it was still fine. After all, Chen Heng had practiced the Chen n Sword Technique to the peak. Although he did not know why the Servants status screen only evaluated the Chen n Sword Technique as B-ranked, he felt it was because of a low opinion of him. However, he could use techniques topensate for his insufficient Strength and Agility. Jeanne dArc Alters gpole was simr to a spear. She just needed to furl the g on the pole, and there was no difference. It was just longer. The spear was considered the king of cold weapons. It had three primary characteristics: flexibility, great offensive power, and strong prative power. Jeanne dArc Alter brought out these three characteristics to the greatest extent. [TL Note: Cold weapons refer to weapons that are not firearms or weapons involving fire or explosives. Here is the Wikipedia entry on it: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cold_weapon.] Furthermore, the longer a spear was, the more powerful it was. Jeanne dArc Alter used her reach advantage to make Chen Heng suffer significantly. Fortunately, the Chen n Sword Technique possessed exquisite moves, using speed and strength to offset his weapons disadvantage. Nevertheless, Chen Heng fought purely with the weapon, disdaining to use sword qi or his abilities. Otherwise Book 2: Chapter 22: This Rotten Old Woman Is Too Much Book 2: Chapter 22: This Rotten Old Woman Is Too Much Chen Heng wanted to engage in closebat, as the spears advantage would increase significantly with distance. Furthermore, he could not use the sword regrly at such a range. He pressed hard, but Jeanne dArc Alter maintained the gap, preventing him from approaching, and asionally used her mana to push him back. The two ended up in a stalemate. Howeverhowever, Jeanne dArc Alter did not attack normally. She targeted Chen Hengs lower body. That was rightthat specific spot. This was called attacking the enemys weak point. There was nothing wrong in principle, but Chen Heng was a man. Although dying here would not affect his true body, a mans dignity was on the line. A soldier could be killed but not humiliated. Chen Heng took advantage of a gap in Jeanne dArc Alters attacks to draw a sword radiating a sharp aura. The sword in Chen Hengs hand was quite incredible. It was called the Sharp Metal Sword, possessing great offensive might and extreme sharpness. His father had used it as a Mind Dividing Realm cultivator. In the following shes with Jeanne dArc Alters weapon, Chen Heng aimed at the same spot on the gpole. With a few strikes, he had already chipped it. Perhaps the gpole would break after a few more strikes. Jeanne dArc Alter quickly noticed this problem and retreated after one more sh. Jeanne dArc Alter was no fool. If her weapon could not match Chen Hengs and she persisted in shing head-on, she would be the one to suffer in the end. Whats wrong? Are you not fighting anymore? Chen Heng did not pursue Jeanne dArc Alter when he saw her put her weapon away. Instead, he gave her a strange look. Humph! Jeanne dArc Alter did not reply, only snapping her fingers. Chen Heng suddenly sensed danger and jinked. When he turned his head to look, a me appeared where he initially stood. If he had not dodged Chen Heng looked at the wisp of cursed mes position before ncing at the area between his legs. Are you done yet? Why do you keep aiming for that spot? What happened to a closebat battle? You are ying with fire? Chen Heng felt enraged. This rotten old woman was too much, always aiming for his most important organ. I say, is your brain damaged? Of course, I have to aim for the most important ce in a fight. Furthermore, who said I would fight in closebat with you? Jeanne dArc Alter nced at Chen Heng disdainfully. Chen Heng wanted to object to the first reason, but he could not. As for thetter reason If we arent fighting in closebat, you probably cannot even stand now. I have already set aside my most powerful ability for a closebat battle with you. To think you attacked without following the rules! Come on, then! Receive the punishment of mes! Jeanne dArc Alter waved and hurled a vast amount of mes at Chen Heng. Furthermore, these mes contained the aura of a curse. What else could Chen Heng do? Dodge! He did not know where these cursed mes came from, so he did not know if his attraction barrier would work against them. His only choice, for now, was to dodge. Since Jeanne dArc Alter gave up on closebat, Chen Heng put his Sharp Metal Sword away. Then, he took out 12 ordinary flying swords and used the Cyclic Demon ying Ritual Arrays control method to guide them. The effect of these flying swords flight under Chen Hengs attraction ability was the same as controlling them with spiritual energy. If he added mana to the flying swords, the result would be a simplified Cyclic Demon ying Ritual Array. Chen Heng made the 12 flying swords charge Jeanne dArc Alter at different angles and speeds. The Cyclic Demon ying Ritual Array functioned by showing thousands of variations (chaotic and messy); it was famous for its unpredictable trajectories. The 12 flying swords continually flew around Jeanne dArc Alter at extreme speeds, asionally charging down to attack from behind and catching her off guard. At times, Jeanne dArc Alters cursed me damaged the flying swords. However, Chen Heng would immediately retrieve that flying sword and rece it with another. These flying swords were mass-produced, so he did not feel any heartache over their loss. However, the flying swords embittered Jeanne dArc Alter extremely. Who told you to y tricks instead of continuing with closebat? Do you regret it now? Since Chen Heng d the flying swords in mana, the standard-quality flying swords were much sharper. Jeanne dArc Alters armor could notpletely block them. She suffered severe injuries in vital areas. However, those injuries were not deep. How frustrating! La Grondement Du Haine! The more Jeanne dArc Alter thought about it, the more frustrated she felt. She immediately used her Noble Phantasm. Noble Phantasms were crucial to a Servants victory. Few would use their Noble Phantasm over a disagreement like Jeanne dArc Alter did. However, she had a Holy Grail to support her with endless mana. After Jeanne dArc Alter used her Noble Phantasm and swung her weapon, Chen Heng suddenly sensed danger and quickly took to the sky. Chen Heng checked his initial position and saw many crisscrossed spears and vast mes there. As they had not struck him, they now pursued him. If these things reached Chen Heng, it would be like getting barbequed. There were skewers and fire, after all. Chen Heng continuously flew about in the sky with mes and spears on his tail. He did not dare to fly too far lest Jeanne dArc Alter run to help Gilles de Rais, so he simply circled around her at a low altitude. Jeanne dArc Alter watched with great interest as the mes and spears harried Chen Heng. When the mes and spears weakened, she would use her Noble Phantasm again. Chen Heng could not take a breather, as the mes and spears flew too quickly. Because of Jeanne dArc Alters harassment, Chen Heng had notnded for ten minutes already; she had used her Noble Phantasm five times. Even a single use of the Noble Phantasm should have drained a lot of mana, what more her prodigality? Nevertheless, she did not have to care about her mana consumption due to the Holy Grails support. However, she seemed to have forgotten something because she was upied with happily attacking Chen Heng. Gilles de Rais remained surrounded by Merlin, Jeanne dArc, and the French army. Oh, that wasnt right. Mash and Georgios had also joined. The two had defeated Lancelot when they worked together. Defeating Lancelot had not been easy, but it had not been difficult, either, as Lancelot had not dared to go all out against Mash. Although Fujimaru Ritsuka did not know why, that did not stop her from exploiting this constraint to send Lancelot back to the Throne of Heroes. Due to Chen Hengs information, everyone knew that Gilles de Rais was the true owner of the Holy Grail, but the Holy Grail was with Jeanne dArc Alter. This was a rare opportunity. Therefore, everyone had agreed beforehand to join the battle against Gilles de Rais after they dealt with their opponent and freed themself up. Book 2: Chapter 23: Gilles Is a Jeanne-d’Arc-Con Book 2: Chapter 23: Gilles Is a Jeanne-dArc-Con Chen Hengs side had the authentic Jeanne dArc. Jeanne dArc used a honeypot trap and a verbal exchange to restrain Gilles de Rais, distracting him from thinking of taking back the Holy Grail. The others did their best to attack and defeat him before he could take back the Holy Grail. Gilles, you created the Dragon Witch with the Holy Grail, right? I have already spoken to the other Jeanne dArc. She clearly doesnt have any memories of her family. It started! It started! Jeanne dArc had started her verbal assault. Your instincts are as sharp as ever. Precisely so. The Dragon Witch is my long-cherished wishmy Holy Grail. Gilles de Rais did not lie, straightforwardly telling the truth. Perhaps he did not want to lie to the saint he idolized. I wished for you to revive. That was the wish deep within my heart. That is normal, right? Exceptthe Holy Grail rejected me. It should be an all-powerful wishing device, but it said it could not fulfill this wish. However, all I want is you. Since that is the case, Ill just create a newsaint that I firmly believe in, the ideal you! Let me be the one to create you! I used the Holy Grail to create Jeanne dArc, the Dragon Witch! Gilles de Raiss expression slowly turned ferocious. He wanted to revive Jeanne dArc, but the Holy Grail did not permit that, despite it being the all-powerful Holy Grail. Since that was the case, he just created his own Jeanne dArc. So, thats the case. You did not tell her about this, right? Gilles, if you sessfully revived me, I would not be the Dragon Witch. Indeed, I got betrayed and mocked. However, I do not hate my country. I cannot possibly hate it, as you all are still in this nation! Jeanne dArcs verbal assault dealt a fatal blow to Gilles de Rais. Heaven rewarded the faithful. Gilles de Raiss defense wavered under Jeanne dArcs honeypot trap and verbal assault. Hiding using his Illusion Arts, Merlin caught an opportunity and stabbed his sword into Gilles de Raiss Spiritual Core. That was right. The trash Merlin. This fellow finally became useful. How to put it? Although Merlin was a Grand Caster candidate, he was a subpar Magus. He could even bite his tongue while chanting an incantation. However, this did not stop Merlin from being a skilled swordsman. It was not too difficult for Merlin to stab Gilles de Rais when Gilles de Rais carelessly turned away from him, especially with his A-ranked Illusion Arts. This was the culprit behind the 1st Singrity, the true wielder of the Holy Grail. Gilles de Rais died to Jeanne dArcs honeypot trap and Merlins backstab. This is impossible! I absolutely cannot ept such an unreasonable result! Ihavent! Gilles de Rais was unresigned at getting stabbed by Merlin and having his Spiritual Core broken. He had not used his Holy Grail yet. He even wanted to summon the Holy Grail back and put up ast struggle. However Gilles, thats enough. It is already alright. Go and rest. You have already done your best. You were willing to trust an inexperienced young girl like me and helped me liberate this city. No matter what you be, I will also trust in the you from back then. It does not matter. I will never regret it. Alright. Go back. Go back to where you came from [Throne of Heroes]. Jeanne dArcs words again achieved miraculous effects. It had to be said Gilles de Rais was a Jeanne-dArc-con through and through. To think Jeanne dArc convinced him in the end. Ultimately, Gilles de Rais did not recall the Holy Grail. If anyone has to go to hell, I alone am enough. If possible, can you let the other Jeanne dArc off? When I summoned her, I gave her Mad Enhancement. This was mentioned when the 1st Singrity started. Jeanne dArc Alter and Fafnir were summoned as Berserkers. Furthermore, she was a Berserker that had Mad Enhancement applied to hera doubled berserk. I have apanion who said he could bring her to Chaldea. However, I do not know the details. The sess rate is questionable, and it depends on the Dragon Witchs decision. Perhaps because Gilles de Rais made Jeanne dArc Alter with the Holy Grail or perhaps for some other reason, Jeanne dArc Alter sensed Gilles de Raiss Spiritual Core shatter. When Jeanne dArc Alter sensed Gilles de Raiss death, she decisively stopped pursuing Chen Heng. Gilleseven you failed? Are you going to leave me too? Thats right. The Holy Grail can save you! Jeanne dArc Alter rushed to Gilles de Rais; no one stopped her. She felt strangely upset as she looked at Gilles de Rais, who had his Spiritual Core shattered. Jeanne dArc Alter suddenly thought of something and took out the Holy Grail from her body, wanting to hand it to Gilles de Rais. Its useless. Give up. My Spiritual Core has shattered. Even the Holy Grail cannot save me. Gilles de Rais handed the Holy Grail back to Jeanne dArc Alter, pushing it back into her body. Gilles de Rais was not merely injured. His Spiritual Core, the foundation of a Servant, had shattered; this was not something that a Holy Grail could solve. As long as the Spiritual Core did not shatter, a Servant could recover from any injury using mana, no matter how severe. However, a Holy Grail had no way of mending a shattered Spiritual Core. At best, it would only dy things for a while. This was how important a Spiritual Core was to a Servant. Listen, Jeanne dArc, you probably have already guessed something from your conversation with the other Jeanne dArc. Perhaps this was a final kindness before death, or Gilles de Rais truly loved Jeanne dArc deeply, or a final warning for his daughter. That means Although Jeanne dArc Alter had already guessed, she still found it somewhat uneptable when Gilles de Rais told her the truth. Her life was fake, her rage also was fake. In that case, some Dragon Witch she turned out to be. Dont be disappointed. All your memories are fake, but you can create memories that truly belong to you. I created you with a Holy Grail, so the Throne of Heroes has no records of you. Hence, I hope you will leave this world with Chaldeas people. If you die, you will truly die. After I die, the Mad Enhancement effect that the Holy Grail ced on you will disappear. Make your choice with your own judgment. Perhaps with death approaching, Gilles de Raiss rationality recovered, struggling free from Mad Enhancements influence. He said many things he would not have previously said to Jeanne dArc Alter. When Jeanne dArc Alter was about to answer, Gilles de Raiss figure vanished slowly as he returned to the Throne of Heroes. While Gilles de Rais and Jeanne dArc Alter spoke, the others did not remain idle. Instead, they rushed about to help their allies who had not defeated their opponents yet. Everyone left aside from Jeanne dArc and Merlin. Book 2: Chapter 24: Sudden Transmigrator Book 2: Chapter 24: Sudden Transmigrator Aside from Jeanne dArc and Merlin, even Chen Heng left to help deal with the remaining enemy Servants. Jeanne dArc remained since everyone here was connected to her and to prevent Jeanne dArc Alter from fleeing. Merlin remained purely because ofziness. How joyful it was to avoid work when one could! Soon, the various battles ended because of Chen Heng and the others. When Fujimaru Ritsuka returned to where Gilles de Rais died, she saw Merlin and Jeanne dArc fighting Jeanne dArc Alter. This time, Jeanne dArc Alter did not hold back, possibly because of Gilles de Raiss death. Furthermore, she attacked Jeanne dArc and Merlin at full power with support from the Holy Grail. However, the battle had probably started not too long ago. Although Jeanne dArc Alter pushed Jeanne dArc back, Jeanne dArc was unharmed. Of course, this was due to Merlins assistance. Although Merlin waszy, his support was truly incredible. When the rest saw this battle, they quickly went to help Jeanne dArc. The battles between the various Servants were already over. The wyverns lost cohesion because of Fafnirs disappearance, and the French soldiers quickly eliminated them with some Servants help, so Chen Heng did not need to maintain his gravity field anymore. Is Jeanne dArc Alter nning to fight to the end? Chen Heng prevented Jeanne dArc Alter from stabbing her gpole through Jeanne dArc using his attraction barrier. I think she is not. After all, she still has not used her Noble Phantasm. Perhaps she is just feeling restless and anxious because of Gilles de Raiss death and learning her true identity. She is horrified and insecure about her unknown future and does not know what to do. She did not use her Noble Phantasm? Did you not see her using her Noble Phantasm against me five times in session? Five times However, she did not use her Noble Phantasm this time. This means theres a possibility of pulling her to Chaldeas side. In any case, you werent injured. Just forgive her. Ding! This world discovered a transmigrator. Please eliminate or deport the transmigrator quickly. (The resolution depends on the transmigrators morality.) Just as Chen Heng was about to reply to Jeanne dArc, he suddenly received a message from the Dimension Administrators Association, notifying him of a transmigrator in this world. Im close to finishing this Singrity, and you tell me theres a transmigrator? Isnt this just in troublesome? As Chen Heng thought this, he turned on a livestream. He sent a screenshot of the alert to the group while he blocked Jeanne dArc Alter from attacking his lower appendage. Jeanne dArc Alter was truly ruthless against Chen Heng. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Does He Who Knows Fate have some kind of special constitution? He runs into a system in his original world and meets a transmigrator while in a mission world. I dont know whether to call his luck good or bad. Queen of Ice and Snow: A transmigrator? I have indeed run into one while carrying out a mission in another world. However, that transmigrator was the mission target. I have never encountered a situation like He Who Knows Fates. Magus of Flowers: Why? Why didnt the Dimension Administrators Association inform me? Is it because I am only here as a clone? He Who Knows Fate: Of course, it could be because this is my mission world. Faillen Angel Gabriel: So? Put him in his ce? He Who Knows Fate: Of course, I have to put that transmigrator in his ce. Let me see where that transmigrator is now. The Dimension Administrators Associations functions were extremely convenient. When the transmigrator showed up, Chen Heng could see the transmigrators location on a minimap. He Who Knows Fate: This transmigrator is currently flying in my direction quickly, practically shing on the map. I guess his target might be Fujimaru Ritsuka or Jeanne dArc Alter. Magus of Flowers: His target? Of course, it would be the Holy Grail. The Holy Grail is a cheat-like divine tool, although it has its limits. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: For once, I feel Merlin makes sense. If I went to the 1st Singrity, the only thing that would interest me would be the Holy Grail. You will find the transmigrator by keeping an eye on Jeanne dArc Alter. Chen Heng looked away from the interface and focused on Jeanne dArc Alter. At the same time, he looked around, trying to find the transmigrator. Suddenly, he noticed spatial folds appearing behind Jeanne dArc Alter. He would not mistake that, as his attraction ability could also pierce through space. While he had not experimented with it because of the danger, he could sense the spatial folds. That transmigrator did not immediately attack, possibly waiting for an opportunity. The spatial folds remained there. Chen Heng said nothing, only focusing on the spatial folds. Hey! That scoundrel there, why are you staring at my chest? Jeanne dArc Alter eventually stopped attacking. Perhaps she finally saw sense and decided to join Chaldea. When Jeanne dArc Alter stopped attacking, Chaldeas people also stopped attacking. Jeanne dArc Alter looked at Jeanne dArc and Chen Heng. She looked at Jeanne dArc because Jeanne dArc was the original she was based on. She looked at Chen Heng purely because of her hatred of him. Furthermore, his status among Chaldeas people seemed special. Had she not looked at Chen Heng, it would have been fine. However, when she did, she thought he was staring at her chest. His fixed gaze made her extremely upset, and her forehead creased. If the male Servants of Chaldea are like this, I will not go even if you beat me to death! Huh? What did you say? Chen Hengs response was somewhat dull. About thatHe Who Knows Fate, she asked why you were staring at her chest. Fujimaru Ritsuka kindly repeated Jeanne dArc Alters question. ??? Question marks filled Chen Hengs head. He nced at the spatial folds behind Jeanne dArc Alter, then at her chest. Only then did he realize that, from a third-person perspective, he indeed appeared to be staring at her chest. Chen Heng nced at Jeanne dArc, causing her to step back in fright. Although Chen Hengs food is very delicious I say, are all the male Servants in your Chaldea like this? Jeanne dArc Alter asked Fujimaru Ritsuka as she looked at Chen Heng with disgust. About thatHe Who Knows Fate is not Chaldeas Servant. Rather, the only Servant from Chaldea here is Mash, Fujimaru Ritsuka exined to Jeanne dArc Alter, bracing herself. Furthermore, He Who Knows Fate is not a perverted person. Its true. You have to believe me. Although Fujimaru Ritsuka did not know why Chen Heng kept staring at Jeanne dArc Alters chest, she had to stand up for him in case Jeanne dArc Alter misunderstood. However, it did seem like he had been staring at the womans chest earlier. Book 2: Chapter 25: Trashy Reincarnator, You Will Die Sooner or Later Book 2: Chapter 25: Trashy Reincarnator, You Will Die Sooner or Later Alright. Since we have stopped fighting, lets discuss how to bring you back to Chaldea. Chen Heng watched as Jeanne dArc Alter sheathed her sword, then stabbed her gpole into the ground. This showed that Jeanne dArc Alter had some interest in joining Chaldea. Whowho said Im joining Chaldea? Chen Heng ignored Jeanne dArc Alters textbook tsundere speech. Instead, he strolled toward her. What are you doing? Donte too close to me! Jeanne dArc Alter crossed her arms, protecting her chest as she watched Chen Heng approach slowly. Chen Heng did not follow up on those words. Instead, he walked straight to her side. I say, you Jeanne dArc Alter wanted to draw her sword to defend herself, but Chen Heng stopped her. Then he pulled her into his embrace. Jeanne dArc Alter: Whaah! Wow! He Who Knows Fate is extraordinarily bold! Jeanne dArc Alter is still a child. This was Jeanne dArc, elder-sister mode. I did not expect He Who Knows Fate to like this style. Fujimaru Ritsuka now felt her earlier exnation was pointless. As Chen Heng hugged Jeanne dArc Alter with one hand, his other hand reached for the spatial folds. Jeanne dArc Alter was about to struggle when she saw a sharp dagger stab at Chen Hengs other hand. However, there seemed to be a transparent barrier blocking that dagger. What is this? Jeanne dArc Alter stared at that dagger in shock. If Chen Heng had not pulled her away earlier, that dagger would have struck her Spiritual Core. Not bad. To think there is someone among the natives of this world who discovered and blocked my attack. Heroic Spirit, tell me your name. The dagger instantly vanished after the attack failed. Shortly after, the dagger and its wielder appeared ten meters in front of Chen Heng. That person wore tight ck clothes, was about 1.8 meters tall, and seemed fit. He looked like a handsome young man. However, this man showed pride on his face. While he praised Chen Heng, he looked at Chen Heng the same way European nobility would look at aborigines. Do you think Im a fool? Why would I tell my enemy my true name? Chen Heng looked at this man disdainfully. Humph! What a sharp tongue. You are just a mere native. However, you are quite capable, given you can see my attack. Ding! Investigation detects this transmigrator to be Reincarnator 9527, an illegal reincarnator from the Host God Space. As his morality is low, please kill him as quickly as possible. eptable mission: Dispose of Illegal Reincarnator 9527 (Faction Mission: Host Gods): This illegal reincarnator has caused a severe negative impact on many worlds. Reincarnator 9527 used a special method to leave the Host God Space and joined a criminal alliance. (This reincarnator has an extremely high worlds-rejection value. Do not question him about his motive when meeting him; kill immediately.) Intel: Reincarnator 9527 is a mid-grade reincarnator. Primary exchanged abilities are Lvl 5 Electromaic Control, Fireball Spell After leaving the Host God Space, he gained additional abilities: Spatial jump, stealth (To be updated) Danger Level: 6 (Your abilities are stronger than 9527s) Reward: 6,000 Points + Choice of Reincarnator 9527s abilities (One ability) + All the items in the reincarnators spatial storage. Ding! Automatically epted the mission. Chen Heng remembered this mission. However, it was now slightly different from when he saw it in the Mission Hall. First, the reincarnators abilities had increased. Next, the reward had also increased. Chen Heng immediately took a screenshot of the information and sent it to the chat group. If he could not deal with the reincarnator, he could brainstorm with the people in the group. Who are you? You dont seem to be a Servant. Why do you have such an ability? A Magus? Chen Heng nned to trick the reincarnator, hoping to get him to drop his guard. The moment the reincarnator called Chen Heng a native, Chen Heng knew the reincarnator had not looked through the story or game. A native is a native. If not for hearing that this world has a wishing tool called a Holy Grail and that the holder is incredibly weak, I would not be willing toe here. This fellow looked down on the natives, believing himself superior due to being a reincarnator. As Chen Heng verbally shed with that reincarnator, Jeanne dArc Alter interjected weakly, Hey! Can you let go now? Jeanne dArc Alter was still in Chen Hengs embrace and was obviously blushing. Oh! Sorry. This matter was urgent. Chen Heng quickly let go of Jeanne dArc Alter. Its fine. Also, thank you. Jeanne dArc Alter was not a person who did not know to be grateful. You are still flirting at this moment? You are As Reincarnator 9527 spoke, he suddenly appeared behind Chen Heng and Jeanne dArc Alter and thrust his dagger toward Jeanne dArc Alters back. Are you looking down on me? Unfortunately, Reincarnator 9527s fatal strike failed again, blocked by Chen Hengs barrier. Everyone, attack together! Fujimaru Ritsuka issued amand after recovering her wits. Dont! Donte over. Stay where you are, in a circle. Protect the Master. Ill protect Jeanne dArc Alter. When the other Servants wanted to charge over, Chen Heng stopped them. He feared Reincarnator 9527 would assassinate Fujimaru Ritsuka instead. After the Servants heard that, they immediately formed a human barricade around Fujimaru Ritsuka. They stuck very closely to Fujimaru Ritsuka, fearing this person who appeared out of nowhere would stab her in the back. They are truly surrounding her tightly! Reincarnator 9527 saw the epassing defense and felt a slight headache. He had just figured out that Fujimaru Ritsuka was the core of this group, and assassinating her would not be easy if she was so well protected. However, his target was the Holy Grail. Furthermore, his Holy Grail detector indicated it was in the body of the person called Jeanne dArc Alter. Since an assassination wont work, lets go with a frontal sh. Reincarnator 9527 stored his dagger and took out a steel nail with his right hand. After that, electricity crackled out of his hand as he aimed the nail at Jeanne dArc Alter. This attack seemed like an electromaic cannon. Umaru-chan: I know this! I recall this was called Railgun. It is the signature move of A Certain Scientific Railguns main character. That is the Lvl 5 Electromaic Control in the mission details. [TL Note: A Certain Scientific Railgun is a Japanese manga series. Here is the Wikipedia entry on it: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Certain_Scientific_Railgun.] This Railgun was indeed powerful. Although Chen Hengs repulsive barrier blocked the nail, it pressed against the barrier for a while before running out of energy and falling to the ground. Oh ho! You are quite powerful. To think you can block my Railgun! Still, I have not used my full power. What ability is this? Do you think I am an idiot? Would I tell you my ability? Book 2: Chapter 26: Analyzing Spatial Jump’s Principles… Book 2: Chapter 26: Analyzing Spatial Jumps Principles Can you let me go? Chen Heng had hugged Jeanne dArc Alter by the waist again because of the earlier attack, to prevent her from going too far away and getting finished off by a Railgun. Are you confident of blocking the earlier Railgun? If you cant, dont speak. Just wait quietly. Jeanne dArc Alter kept quiet. Jeanne dArc Alter was a typical ss-cannon Servant. Her Noble Phantasm focused on offense, and her defense was poor. While Jeanne dArc Alter could bring out an attack no weaker than the Railgun, she would have difficulty defending against such an attack. Let me use my Noble Phantasm on him! Jeanne dArc Alter was also a stubborn person. Since she could not defend, she would just attack. Its useless. This fellow has a spatial jump ability. It is not something you can catch up with using speed. Chen Heng rejected Jeanne dArc Alters suggestion. Good judgment. You must be a defensive Servant, right? Your defense covers all directions, and it is pretty strong. However, how many of such attacks can you block? As Reincarnator 9527 spoke, he took out another metal nail and aimed it at Jeanne dArc Alter. Hey, Jeanne dArc Alter, use your Noble Phantasm on him. Didnt you say it wouldnt hit him? Why do you want me to use my Noble Phantasm? Jeanne dArc Alter thought, When I wanted to use my Noble Phantasm, you said no. Now you want me to use my Noble Phantasm. Well, I wont! We can observe the range of his spatial jumps, the cooldowns, his habits when using the spatial jumps, and so on. This was pure nonsense from Chen Heng. He just wanted Jeanne dArc Alter to use her Noble Phantasm to force Reincarnator 9527 to use his spatial jump several times. Chen Heng felt confident of grasping the pattern if he observed the spatial jump a few times. Chen Heng had an attraction ability. He could use it to fold space and perform spatial jumps. However, spatial jumps were very dangerous. That was why he had never tried it. Furthermore, he had never met a spatial ability user. Now that he had met someone who could spatial jump, he had to observe properly. If Chen Heng influenced space when Reincarnator 9527 spatial jumped, Reincarnator 9527 might botch the spatial jump and die. After all, spatial jumping required extreme precision. Ill listen to you this time. Protect me. Ill use the Noble Phantasm. Jeanne dArc Alter decided to obey Chen Heng this once, as she felt his words made sense. This is the roar of my soul that hatred has tempered. La Grondement Du Haine! The mes and spears extremely familiar to Chen Heng appeared again. However, their target was not Chen Heng this time. Its useless. Its useless. How could such an attack catch up with me, who can spatial jump? If you are trying to test my abilitys cooldown, then pretend I said nothing. Ill tell you anyway. This great mes spatial ability has no cooldown. Reincarnator 9527 had spent a long time in the Host God Space. He immediately could tell the primary purpose of Jeanne dArc Alter in using her Noble Phantasm. However, Reincarnator 9527s boasting only confirmed for Chen Heng that Reincarnator 9527s spatial jumps had limitations. Chen Heng did not reply to Reincarnator 9527. Instead, he seriously observed the spatial folds generated by the spatial jumps. Seeing the effect of her Noble Phantasm weaken, Jeanne dArc Alter asked Chen Heng, Should I use my Noble Phantasm again? There is no need for now. Chen Heng had already remembered the spatial fold manifestation when Reincarnator 9527 continuously used his spatial jumps. Now, he was analyzing it. He Who Knows Fate: Does anyone know the principle of folding space to make spatial jumps? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Thishonestly speaking, Im not good at spatial jumps. My Gap simply opens a hole in space. Queen of Ice and Snow: Your question happens to hit my blind spot. Iron Fist Teacher: How would I understand something as profound as spatial jumps? Lord of the White Night: Its hard to say without being present. He Who Knows Fate: After all, these powerhouses of the chat group were watching through a livestream, so it was normal that they could not provide much help. It looks like you have given up, so just obediently hand over the Holy Grail. My sole objective here is the Holy Grail. I think you are asking for a beating. Chen Heng also wanted the Holy Grail. If not for not spoiling the storyline, he would not have targeted Fafnir but the Holy Grail instead. Humph! Looks like you choose to do it the hard way. I wont hold back this time. Reincarnator 9527 threw five nails into the air. The nails hovered in the air, sparking with electric light. Under Reincarnator 9527s control, the nails aimed at Chen Heng and Jeanne dArc Alter. Then, he used his hand to hit the bottom of the nails, sending them shooting at the two like cannonballs. Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! The five nails struck Chen Hengs barrier. However, the barrier perfectly stopped them. It does not matter. I have many nails. Reincarnator 9527 took out another bunch of steel nails. However, he got interrupted before he couldunch them. Samadhi Through Transforming mes! Bthory Erzsbet! Requiem for Death! Kiyohime, Elizabeth, and Amadeus used their Noble Phantasms. Arge me dragon and Elizabeths sound wave attack headed for Reincarnator 9527. Simultaneously, Amadeuss Noble Phantasm ced a curse on him, lowering his offense and defense. A metal wall rose in front of Reincarnator 9527, blocking the me dragon. However, that failed to block Elizabeths sound wave attack, which ignored defense. Damn it! These Servants Noble Phantasms are indeed somewhat troublesome! Reincarnator 9527 did not get injured, as a barrier of light had appeared to protect him. However, that light barrier shattered. He spatial jumped once more and held four steel nails between his five fingers. Then, heunched the four nails at the group of Servants, using Railgun. Perhaps because of Amadeuss Noble Phantasm, Reincarnator 9527s attack had clearly weakened. Luminosit Eternelle! Lord Camelot: Now Is a Castle of Distant Ideals! The two Noble Phantasms repulsed the four nails, which bounced back with no effect. What a joke! Mashs Noble Phantasm could defend against Demon God King Goetia. How could it not block the Railgununched nails? [TL Note: Demon God King Goetia is Beast I, the embodiment of pity, in the same ss as Cath Palug. Here is his profile: /wiki/Goetia.] As Reincarnator 9527 prepared to attack again, a wooden flying sword flew by his face, cutting off a strand of hair. This was after he had turned his head to dodge. Otherwise, he would have been injured. Book 3: Chapter 27: Even the Ashes of the Bones Got Scattered Book 3: Chapter 27: Even the Ashes of the Bones Got Scattered The wooden sword attack came from Chen Heng. As he was unsure whether Reincarnator 9527 could control metal flying swords, he chose a wooden flying sword from his spatial storage. Although this was a wooden sword, one shouldnt look down on its offensive power. This thing was made from a very tough branch of a one-thousand-year-old locust tree spirit king. It could even erupt with Ghost Energy. As a cultivator n with a single line of descent for over a thousand years, the Chen n had plenty of resources. The Chen n stored all these resources in the inherited spatial storage. Just imagine how much was in there. Even Chen Heng himself had yet to figure it out. When he took time to tidy up a small part of the spatial storage, he would often stumble over some pleasant surprises. Actually, the Chen ns rules forbade carrying the inherited spatial storage ne on ones person lest someone snatched it away. That would reduce the Chen ns many years of umtion to nothing. Even if one carried it around, they had to bring another spatial storage as a smokescreen. However, Chen Heng gave up and stopped bothering. After all, he had no descendants yet. If he died, it would not matter if the spatial storage got snatched. I say, you natives are very troublesome. Obediently hand the Holy Grail to me, alright? Reincarnator 9527 grumbled impatiently. Following that, he took out a custom-made rocketuncher from his storage space and shot an artillery shell at Chen Heng and Jeanne dArc Alter using electromaism. Perhaps because this rocketuncher was custom-made, vast mes engulfed Chen Heng and Jeanne dArc Alter when the artillery shell struck Chen Hengs barrier. Fortunately, they had the repulsion barrier; otherwise, this attack would have injured them. However, Chen Heng could not see what Reincarnator 9527 did after because the fire obstructed his vision. Suddenly, he sensed a spatial jump behind Jeanne dArc Alter. Furthermore, the spatial fold was extremely closea distance of ten centimetersnearly touching her back. He had not set up his repulsion barrier to wrap around the two, and Reincarnator 9527 had targeted a gap in his defense. As this happened suddenly, Chen Heng could not react. By the time he pulled Jeanne dArc Alter into his embrace, arge hole had already mangled her flesh, revealing her internal organs. However, her Spiritual Core was undamaged. Chen Heng looked at the spatial fold and saw a hand there. It held a Holy Grail. Just as that hand was about to return, Chen Heng used his attraction ability to affect the spatial fold. The distant Reincarnator 9527 cried out in pain. The hand holding the Holy Grail broke off and remained. After spending some time analyzing the spatial jump, Chen Heng could already interfere with another persons spatial jump even though he stillcked the confidence to perform a spatial jump himself. Chen Heng quickly stored that hand and the Holy Grail in his spatial storage. Then he controlled the wooden sword he tossed out earlier, sending it into a spatial fold and using his untried spatial jump to stab it into Reincarnator 9527s back, pinning Reincarnator 9527 to the ground. Finally, he triggered the Ghost Energy stored in the wooden sword. When the one-thousand-year-old Ghost Energy erupted, a chill immediately filled Reincarnator 9527s heart. This prevented him from using his spatial jump. Although Chen Heng was unfamiliar with the spatial jump and did not dare to test it himself, that did not stop him from testing it with a sword. This experiment was a sess. The location of the spatial jumps destination did not deviate too far from his expectations. When the other Servants saw this, they rushed over to deal the final blow, attacking while Reincarnator 9527 was dazed. Although they did not know where Reincarnator 9527 came from, knowing that he was an enemy was enough. Requiem for Death! Samadhi Through Transforming mes! Bthory Erzsbet! Guillotine Breaker: Glory to the Crown of Lilies! Ascalon: The Blessed Sword by Which Force is in! The five Noble Phantasms nearly drained Fujimaru Ritsuka of mana. Although these Servants mana was provided by Chaldeas electrical generators, they still needed a medium. Who could endure five Noble Phantasmsunched simultaneously? As the Ghost Energy, which had been stored for one thousand years, had attacked Reincarnator 9527, he remained in a stunned state, unable to use his spatial jump. Thus, the five Noble Phantasms all struck home. After Reincarnator 9527 got struck by five Noble Phantasms, even the ashes of his bones scattered in the wind. Ding! You havepleted the mission. Please collect the rewards promptly. Chen Heng did not have time to care about the rewards. The most important matter was Jeanne dArc Alter, who was vomiting blood in his embrace. The nearby Fujimaru Ritsuka, Mash, and Jeanne dArc rushed over. Can we save Jeanne dArc Alter? Of course we can. Although her injuries are extremely severe, there is hope for her because her Spiritual Core did not get damaged. An ordinary person would have died. All we need is Chen Heng took out the Holy Grail he had stored away earlier and ced it back in Jeanne dArc Alters body. The Holy Grails vast mana mended Jeanne dArc Alters injuries. She recovered slowly, the hole in her back closing. You. Why did you return the Holy Grail to me? Jeanne dArc Alter had thought her death certain when Chen Heng ced the Holy Grail in his spatial storage. After all, if it were her, she would not return the Holy Grail, an all-powerful wishing device. Holy Grail? What are you saying? Why do I need this Holy Grail? Chen Heng did not lie. He had no use for the Holy Grail. Even if he wanted to take it away, ya would not permit it. This Holy Grail is truly incredible. To think it can even heal such severe injuries? Is a Holy Grail truly all-powerful? the Magecraft novice Fujimaru Ritsuka asked. A Holy Grail is not all-powerful, just practically all-powerful. A Holy Grail uses extraordinarily vast mana to make wishese true. However, it is not all-powerful. It cannot do things like reviving the dead. Take Jeanne dArc beside you, for example. Gilles de Rais wanted to revive her with the Holy Grail. However, he failed. Time for Doctor Romans lecture. [Author Note: Trashy Holy Grail. It cannot even lengthen Mashs lifespan. What is the point of having it? In the end, it is just a better mana resource. These are Romani Archamans words verbatim. Of course, I mean just thest part.] Book 2: Chapter 28: You Guessed Wrong, Right? It’s a Red-and-White Ball Book 2: Chapter 28: You Guessed Wrong, Right? Its a Red-and-White Ball I say, Doctor, you are bad at reading the atmosphere! Jeanne dArc, who the Holy Grail couldnt revive, stood at the side, while there was the Jeanne dArc Alter created by a Holy Grail. To think Doctor Roman used this as an example. No wonder Fujimaru Ritsuka protested. Oh! Sorry! Sorry! Doctor Roman only just realized the impropriety of this example. Its fine. It is a fact. Jeanne dArc had a good temper. Few things could make her angry, corruption being one of them. When Jeanne dArc Alter fully recovered, she stood up, getting out of Chen Hengs embrace. She hadin in his arms all the while. She was only a few days old, so she had never experienced something so stimting and intimate before. Here, take this. I have no use for this thing. Jeanne dArc Alter took the Holy Grail out of her body after her injuries healed, and tossed it to Chen Heng. Chen Heng scrutinized this legendary Holy Grail for a while before tossing it to Fujimaru Ritsuka. I dont need this thing, either. It should go to Chaldea. Take it as Jeanne dArc Alters proof of sincerity. Master, remember to take good care of this Holy Grail. Fujimaru Ritsuka looked at the Holy Grail in her hand before handing it to Mash. Mash, store this in your shield. I recall your shield has a dedicated space for storing Holy Grails, right? Thats right, Senpai! Mash received the proffered Holy Grail and stored it in her shield. Jeanne dArc Alter found the sight of the group passing the Holy Grail around strange. Seeing people handing off a Holy Grail like this was truly rare. After all, it should be something everyone wanted. Proof of sincerity? Who said Im going to Chaldea? Jeanne dArc Alter whipped her head aside, showing disdain. ( 3) Hey, hey, hey! He Who Knows Fate, this is the legendary tsundere, right? Fujimaru Ritsuka whispered into Chen Hengs ear after walking over to his side. That, ehMaster, Ill inform you of something now. Never underestimate a Servants hearing. Chen Heng showed a helpless expression. How am I to follow up on this? Ah? Fujimaru Ritsuka stiffly turned her head to look at Jeanne dArc Alter and saw Jeanne dArc Alter looking at her. Tsundere? What does that mean? Although Jeanne dArc Alter heard Fujimaru Ritsukas words, she did not understand them. He Who Knows Fate, quickly tell Jeanne dArc Alter what tsundere means! Fujimaru Ritsuka nudged Chen Heng, tossing the problem to him. Me? Chen Heng paused for a while before he came up with an eptable exnation for the situation. Ah! Tsundere means aloof and beautiful. Yes, thats what it means! I sense you are trying to mislead me. However, it does not matter. Jeanne dArc Alter felt something was off but couldnt ce her finger on it. Chen Heng nced at Fujimaru Ritsuka and noticed she had no intention of saying anything, so he could only take personal action. Jeanne dArc Alter, please join our Chaldea Security Organization. Chaldea needs a strong tsundere Servant like you. Furthermore, you are especially easy to deal with. Right, right, right! We really hope you will join Chaldea. Fujimaru Ritsuka finally reacted. However, she couldnt think of anything to say and just echoed Chen Hengs words. Since you all put it this way, I shall reluctantly agree. Simultaneously, it shall serve as payment for my sins. After all, I caused tremendous damage to this world. Tsk Chen Heng was not good with tsunderes. Repentance is the greatest virtue. Thats how the adage goes, right? Work hard in the future Singrities and make up for your mistake by saving humanity. This is great, Younger Sister! Jeanne dArc looked happy, feeling like she had gained a younger sister. Furthermore, it was a younger sister who could admit to her mistakes and repent. Hey, who are you calling your younger sister? I didnt say anything. You Alright, alright. Since you have already agreed, lets start. Chen Heng interrupted Jeanne dArc Alter. Sign a Servant contract? No, no, no. We need to use a special trick if you want to join Chaldea without being summoned. Its this thing in my hand. Chen Heng took out a red-and-white ball from his spatial storage. That was right; it was the most ordinary altered Pok Ball, 300 points each. Chen Heng did not intend to bring Jeanne dArc Alter back, so why give hervish treatment? Useable would suffice. A 300-point red-and-white Pok Ball could achieve the same effect as the Heavy Ball, so why buy the more expensive one? Why did Chen Heng buy the Heavy Ball for Fafnir? It was purely because of Fafnirs colossal size. An ordinary Pok Ball could not contain the dragon. What isthis thing? Jeanne dArc Alter looked at the small, exquisite, red-and-white ball in Chen Hengs hand. This is a special Magecraft tool, a Pok Ball. This ball is the mostmon type of Pok Ball, the red-and-white ball. Also the cheapest. I will toss this ball at youter. As long as you are willing to enter it, you can. Dont look down on it for appearing small. This ball has a magnificent residence within it, with electricity, Inte ess, and many snacks. It is just of a lower standard than the Heavy Ball used to capture Fafnir. After all, it is cheaper. Jeanne dArc Alter is of a lower ss than Fafnir. A beauty cannotpare to a beast. If Jeanne dArc Alter knew, she would think: IJeanne dArc Alterhave never been weaker than others in my entire life, but I actually get treated worse than Fafnir? Lets do this, then! Jeanne dArc Alter crossed her arms, waiting for Chen Heng to toss the ball. After hearing Jeanne dArc Alters agreement, he tossed the red-and-white ball at her, and it immediately pulled her in. After it shook a few times and shed red a few times, golden sparks flew out. Capture sessful! The capture went much more smoothly than Fafnirs capture. Chen Heng had failed three times with the dragon. After that, Chen Heng carefully handed the red-and-white ball to Fujimaru Ritsuka and told her to send her mana in. That wouldplete the trade. Master, this red-and-white ball can quantify Jeanne dArc Alters attitude toward you. If you treat her well and teach her properly, her loyalty will increase, and the chances of her betraying you will be lower. Remember, you have to be patient and coax her. She is still a child. Try to lead her to a path of righteousness, make her a person useful to society. Book 2: Chapter 29: Merlin, Don’t Be in a Hurry to Leave Book 2: Chapter 29: Merlin, Dont Be in a Hurry to Leave Alright, I got it. Fujimaru Ritsuka nodded gravely as she epted the red-and-white ball. With the Singrity dealt with, it was time to say goodbye. After Reincarnator 9527s ashes scattered in the wind, the Servants walked over to Fujimaru Ritsuka and Chen Heng. Their figures now seemed translucent. The group had already retrieved the Holy Grail and dealt with the Singrity. With the Servants missions aplished, it was time for them to return to the Throne of Heroes. Holy Grail retrievalplete! Next is to correct the timeline. Spiritron transfer preparation ready. You cane back at any time. Doctor Romans voice came from Fujimaru Ritsukas wrist. Got it, Doctor. Sighthis is goodbye? Goodbye, little doggy. Ah! We are parting here? However, Master, dont worry. I am a stubborn person. No matter where you go, I will follow. For this is love, right? All the best to you. For some reason, Elizabeth Bthory and Kiyohime had very favorable impressions of Fujimaru Ritsuka. Their goodbyes were quite interesting. They vanished into nothing after finishing theirst words. Master, it has been pleasant working with you. It would be great if I could help you out the next time. This was the prim and proper Georgios. Likewise, he vanished after his goodbyes. The next few Servants also came to say goodbye. Whats worth mentioning was Marie kissing Fujimaru Ritsuka, Chen Heng, and Mash before vanishing. Mozart just showed an expression that said, Here we go again. [Author Note: The original storylines lore mentioned Marie has a habit of kissing people. The pce even got separated into two factions: those who were kissed and those who were not.] It was still fine for Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mash. However, Chen Heng felt stunned. This was his first kiss. Although it was not on the lips, it was still a first for him. Finally, Jeanne dArc, Merlin, and Chen Heng remained. After Jeanne dArc said goodbye to the real Gilles de Rais, she vanished. Perhaps she dyed her disappearance to say a final goodbye to Gilles. Chen Hengs departure needed to wait until he had turned in the mission. As Merlin was his summoned Servant, Merlin had to wait for Chen Heng to leave before he could disappear. Hey?! He Who Knows Fate, are you not leaving? Fujimaru Ritsuka looked at Chen Heng in shock. Going by normal convention, Chen Heng should have said a few words, then vanished. Me? I need Master to give me a hand. Chen Heng did not intend to leave for now. He did not want to waste this special privilege of dying without affecting his true body. He wanted to try to spatial jump and develop a spatial ability. What do you need help with? Just speak. Fujimaru Ritsuka was rather generous. After all, Chen Heng had helped them a lot on this journey. That person from before could spatial jump. I observed his spatial jumps a few times and want to see if I can achieve the same results with my attraction, replicating his ability. However, I might get injured trying to spatial jump, so I need the support of Masters Command Spell. Dont worry; I wont take too much time. Oh, this? Sure. I still have to thank you for all the help you provided us. Fujimaru Ritsuka did not refuse. Then many thanks, Master. However, let me handle something between Merlin and me before that. Oh? Sure. Chen Heng walked over to Merlin sitting on the grass. It was timeto put the n into action. Ah! He Who Knows Fate, is it time for goodbye? It is time for me to go, then. It was pleasant meeting you. I initially thought thatnever mind. Dissolve the contract, then. Seeing Chen Heng walk over, Merlin stood up and patted the dirt off his clothes. SoMerlin. Sorry. I cant help it. Do forgive me. Although Chen Heng said that, he could not help showing a smile on his face. Huh? What are you going to do? Merlin suddenly had a bad premonition. Dont mess around. Calm down! You are still livestreaming. Sorry. It is precisely because I am livestreaming. Soon the authority of the Command Spell, the firstmand Chen Hengs Command Spell was an unweakened version. Although it would not regenerate after a day, itspulsion far surpassed Fujimaru Ritsukas. Iohnono 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Itsing! Itsing! Queen of Ice and Snow: Ive been waiting for a long time. It is finally here. Those materials did not go to waste. Efreet: What did you discuss with He Who Knows Fate? Iron Fist Teacher: I might have guessed it. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Dont ask. Just watch carefully. Do not miss this splendid show. Chen Heng turned off the livestream ten minutester. Im no longer pure. He Who Knows Fate, you have to take responsibility. Merlin covered his chest with his arms as if he had suffered a great wrong. Alright, alright. Stop pretending. Dont I know you well enough? I already used up the Command Spells. Quickly leave. Bye-bye. Chen Heng listened silently to Merlinsints but knew that Merlin did not truly care. Merlin was half-human-half-incubus, so he did not have human emotions. Rather, he did not have any feelings. Perhaps he might in the future, but not now. TskIm leaving, then. Since his acting failed to fool Chen Heng, Merlin immediately vanished. Master, Im about to start. Remember to heal me if I lose an arm or legter. Chen Heng came to Fujimaru Ritsukas side and prepared to experiment with spatial jumping. Dont worry. I will heal you. At worst, isnt there still the Holy Grail? Ok, Im beginning. In the first spatial jump, Chen Heng lost an arm. In the second spatial jump, Chen Heng lost half a leg. In the third spatial jump, Chen Heng lost In the fourth In the fifth ------ After dozens of attempts, Chen Heng finally mastered how to spatial jump. He seeded ten-odd times without getting injured and now grasped an additional technique. Chen Heng suddenly felt that this temporary Servant body might be his greatest benefit from this mission. Master, its time for me to go. Bye-bye. Alright. Bye-bye, He Who Knows Fate. I hope to meet you in a future Singrity. At the same time, I hope you will join Chaldea in the future. Chen Heng watched as Fujimaru Ritsuka and Mash left via Spiritron transfer. Then, he tapped the button to turn in the mission. Finally, he walked into the oval ck hole that appeared in front of him. Book 3: Chapter 1: Oh No! Jeanne Alter Ended Up in My Hands Book 3: Chapter 1: Oh No! Jeanne Alter Ended Up in My Hands Book 03: Daily Life I finally returned. Although it was only five days, it feels like a long time passed. However, I gained quite a lot. Chen Heng looked at the two Pok Balls in his hand in satisfaction. Wait? Two? Chen Heng looked at the two Pok Balls, stunned. One was the Heavy Ball containing Fafnir; the other was the regr Pok Ball containing Jeanne dArc Alter. Didnt I give the red-and-white Pok Ball to Fujimaru Ritsuka? Why is it in my hand? Customer Service! Customer Service! Theres a bug! Whats wrong? You are the most troublesome one. Ahhahathis time, it is a problem with the Pok Ball. I recall I transferred usage rights to Fujimaru Ritsuka. Why did it return to me? You already said it. What you transferred were usage rights, not ownership. Pok Balls are bound to you. This is in case a member identally leaves a Pok Ball behind in another world and cannot retrieve it. Then why could Fujimaru Ritsuka hold this ball and undergo Spiritron transfer? The ball did not return to my hand then. The Pok Balls are soul-bound. You can loan out usage rights but cannot transfer ownership. The transfer of usage rights is predicated on the Pok Balls owner and the user being in the same world. When Fujimaru Ritsuka underwent Spiritron transfer, the Pok Ball was still within the Fate/Grand Order world. Why does it have to be the same world? Ill answer with a question. If you identally dropped Fafnir in another world and had no way to retrieve it, would you look for me, the customer service? Thats right. After looking for me, the customer service, do I have to solve the problem for you? Of course. You are the customer service! Alright, then. Thats it. The problem is solved at the roots. This prevents you froming to cry to me, then my having to retrieve the Pok Ball. How troublesome! How am I toze around? So, Jeanne dArc Alter is stuck with me? Thats right. Is there no way to transfer the ownership? There is. You just need to inform me in advance. What can I do if you dont tell me? How would I know if you left it behind intentionally or identally? However, it is already toote, as you have used the Pok Ball to capture something, so this thing is bound to you. The other tools from the Dimension Administrators Association are also like this. Do remember next time. Bye-bye. Wait Shut up. Im not listening. Bye! Chen Heng had always had the impression that this customer service was very capriciousah, no, unreasonable. Now, he had proven it. Chen Heng had a headache as he looked at the red-and-white Pok Ball containing Jeanne dArc Alter. At first, there was an additional Ryougi Shiki in his family because of the Precognition. Later on, he gained a Sirin because of System 10086. This was great. Now, there was an additional Jeanne dArc Alter and Fafnir. Chen Heng epted Fafnir, but Jeanne dArc Alter Ermnever mind. This resulted from my actions. I cannot just ignore her. Due to the stores altered Pok Balls, Fafnir and Jeanne dArc Alter both had a loyalty value of 60. Ah! That was not right. Jeanne dArc Alters loyalty value was 70. If the loyalty value dropped below 50, betrayal was possible. Hence, Chen Heng decided to donothing. He would drag it out as long as he could. It was already past ten in the evening. The most important thing now was to sleep. He had suffered during the time in the 1st Singrity, failing to sleep well and having to cook for those gluttons every day. Chen Heng intended to apply for leave to self-study at home. As an exemry student, he felt confident of the teacher in charge of his ss approving his leave. Chen Hengy in bed for ten minutes, not feeling sleepy at all. Hence, he opened the chatting interface, nning to idle in the chat group for a while before sleeping. For some reason, no neers had arrived over the past five days. Since the Dimension Administrators Associations upgrade, its pace of adding new members had slowed. After some investigation, Cheng Heng noticed that the time in the Dimension Administrators Associations chatting interface changed ording to the time of the world the member was currently in. For example, Chen Heng had spent five days in the 1st Singrity. However, only a minute had passed when he returned to his world. Even so, five days had also passed in the Dimension Administrators Associations chat group, not one minute. Magus of Flowers: Thats why I say He Who Knows Fate has no conscience. I specially rushed over to help him, yet he actually treated me like that. Chen Heng found Merlin badmouthing him the moment he entered. He Who Knows Fate: What do you mean, specially rushed over to help me? I clearly summoned you. Furthermore, I had no other choice; I was forced to. Magus of Flowers: Forced to? By whom? He Who Knows Fate: Of course, myself. Who told you to let your mouth run off like that? Well,e to my world and beat me up if you can. Efreet: I suddenly feel that Merlin has infected He Who Knows Fate with his habit of speaking without thinking after spending a few days together. He Who Knows Fate: No, no, no! This is called paying him back with his own coin. To deal with someone with a wretched mouth like Merlin, you need to have an even more wretched mouth than him. Magus of Flowers: Little Elder Brother Merlins reputation is being ruined. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: You? Ruined reputation? Even a ghost would not believe you. Magus of Flowers: How can I not have a good reputation? Honestly speaking, Im quite popr on the Inte. He Who Knows Fate: That MagiMari-chan? Magus of Flowers: Thats right. I even have a die-hard fan. He Who Knows Fate: I know. Its that doctor you spoke of, Romani Archaman, right? Magus of Flowers: Thats right. Despite being busy saving humanity, he does not forget to send donations. What a great fan! 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Merlin, heres a warning. You will get exposed like this. Queen of Ice and Snow: It is just that Solomon has lost his powers and be an ordinary person. Otherwise, he would fight you to the death. Do you believe that? Magus of Flowers: What is there to be afraid of? He still doesnt know, right? He Who Knows Fate: After spending some time with the doctor, I actually find him pretty nice. Why did he follow that Magi Mari-chan? Three days! I spent three days with him, but I did not dare tell him the truth lest he suffer a breakdown. Magus of Flowers: He Who Knows Fate, you dont understand this. I am helping him. Just think of how stressful it is to save humanity. Without hope, how is he going tost? Lord of the White Night: Is that why youmit Inte fraud, putting on the persona of Magi Mari-chan? Regardless of whether others believe that, I dont. You are doing this purely to mess with people. I Have a Strong Presence: He is already so miserable. To think you made him fall for an Inte scam? If he knew, who knows how much despair he would feel? Magus of Flowers: We just have to prevent him from finding out, right? Ding! Wee, Forever Fond of MagiMari-chan, to the association! Book 3: Chapter 2: Welcoming Doctor Roman to the Chat Group Book 3: Chapter 2: Weing Doctor Roman to the Chat Group He Who Knows Fate: 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Magus of Flowers: ThisI dont recall my mouth ever being blessed with the gift of divination. He Who Knows Fate: I dont know whether it was blessed or not, but I know you are in trouble now. Forever Fond of MagiMari-chan: Hey? He Who Knows Fate? Whats going on? Did you pull me in? Doctor Roman was the first person to meet someone familiar in the chat group. He Who Knows Fate: No, no, no. I cant do that. You were just lucky. Go look at the group announcements. The announcements clearly exin things. I Have a Strong Presence: Out of shock, I forgot to say the only lines I have. Ok, He Who Knows Fate, you stole my lines. Ill remember this grudge. (*). He Who Knows Fate: This Forever Fond of MagiMari-chan: The group announcements? Ill go look. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: So, should we tell him the truth now? Queen of Ice and Snow: Probably not. This is too cruel to him. Efreet: I dont think it matters. He will look up the storyline concerning him. Once he ys Fate/Grand Order, he will know. Faillen Angel Gabriel: What about now? Should we let him have his fantasy for a while, or should we dash his dreams? He Who Knows Fate: We should ask the person involved. Merlin, what do you think? Magus of Flowers: What can I think? Just wait and see. I knew I would lose this die-hard fan the moment he entered the group. It is just a matter of time. Iron Fist Teacher: Actually, I think Merlin should start thinking about how to protect his wretched life. Magus of Flowers: You dont have to worry about that. I am confident in Avalons defenses. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: So, we are not telling him for now? He Who Knows Fate: Never mind. Let him find out on his own. nk Never Loses: This is happily decided, then. Efreet: You might be happy, but the doctor might not be. I Have a Strong Presence: Let this be hisst wonderful memory. Forever Fond of MagiMari-chan: So, this is the case. This groupHe Who Knows Fate, what was going on with you? Why did you appear in my world? Doctor Roman returned after reading the announcements. He Who Knows Fate: Oh! Me? I went toplete a mission given by your world. ya issued the mission. Gaia yed a trick, preventing a Dragonyer from being summoned, so I had to deal with Fafnir. Forever Fond of MagiMari-chan: So, thats the case. Thats right. After the Spiritron transfer, your Pok Ball was still in Ritsukas hand. However, it vanished earlier. She is going crazy searching for it now. He Who Knows Fate: Doctor, help me pass on a message. Theres no need to panic. The Pok Ball came to me. I did not expect that I only handed Fujimaru Ritsuka the usage rights and not ownership when I gave it to her. Forever Fond of MagiMari-chan: You should have said it earlier. She is going nuts with anxiety now. Ill go tell her. He Who Knows Fate: My conscience feels a pang. Magus of Flowers: You still have a conscience? Just toss it away; it is useless. Efreet: Truly a-Mer-al. [TL Note: A-Mer-al is an attempt to convey a Chinese pun that uses homonyms. The first character in Merlins name sounds the same as the character for no. So, this is a pun meaning trulycking a conscience or amoral.] Forever Fond of MagiMari-chan: Im back. Ive already told Ritsuka, but she somewhat suspected I lied to her to calm her down. However, she barely epted it after I exined for a long time. By the way, what can this chat group do? He Who Knows Fate: It can do a lot of things. First, theres the check-in. The first check-in gives you 100 points. You can exchange points for items in the store. The Ability Second Awakening is especially important. It can strengthen the potential of a persons abilities. Doctor, you can try it. Who knows, you might slowly return to a perfect-state Solomon. Forever Fond of MagiMari-chan: SoSolomon? What are you saying? I dont understand. He Who Knows Fate: Alright, stop pretending. I rmend you go to the cultural section in the associations store and buy a game called Fate/Grand Order. That game tells the story of Fujimaru Ritsuka saving humanity as humanitysst Master. Forever Fond of MagiMari-chan: There is such a thing in the chat group? Efreet: I dont know why, but all of us can findics, games, animes, or novels rted to us in the cultural section of the associations store. This is nothing strange. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: If it were someone else, we might not have figured out your identity immediately. However, He Who Knows Fate just returned from your world. He was livestreaming there, so theres no point hiding. He Who Knows Fate: Doctor, wait a moment. Ill send one point to you. Dont use that 100 points from checking in. Keep that for trying the Ability Second Awakening. Use the one point I will give you to buy that game. Forever Fond of MagiMari-chan: Right. Ill go look now. Thank you. He Who Knows Fate: Alright, alright. Its almost eleven, time for me to rest. Goodnight, everyone. Efreet: It is just six p.m. or so here. Umaru-chan: It is almost eleven p.m. here too. However, it is just eleven. Why are you sleeping so early? @nk Never Loses, Boss, are you ying? Faillen Angel Gabriel: Include me too! nk Never Loses: Alright! Coming. Let me finish this round first. Faillen Angel Gabriel: Boss, to think you did not call me when ying! nk Never Loses: Call you to do what? Hold me back? Faillen Angel Gabriel: nk Never Loses: Never mind. I am incredible, after all. Faillen Angel Gabriel: Boss is awesome!!! nk Never Loses: Moreover, you did not lose your love for games despite being so lousy. Of course, I have to help you. Sora might be the first shut-in to mock an angel. Furthermore, the angel did not get angry, an aplishment of epic proportions. Chen Heng closed the chatting interface and went to Sirins room. He quietly opened the door to check and saw Sirin sitting cross-legged, cultivating the Void Arts he gave her, so he did not interrupt her. He closed the door and returned to his room. ------ The next day, Chen Heng woke up and trained as usual, then washed up and made breakfast. Todays breakfast was just sandwiches. He was not picky about food, so he was disinclined to make something troublesome. This time, he did not have to wake Sirin up; she was already awake. Theres an improvement. Theres an improvement. Worthy of praise. Sirin, how does cultivation feel? Chen Heng ced breakfast on the table. Book 3: Chapter 3: Woman, You Are Playing with Fire (Chen Heng Limited Edition) Book 3: Chapter 3: Woman, You Are ying with Fire (Chen Heng Limited Edition) It feels good. Although I slepttest night, I did not feel sleepy when I woke up this morning. Furthermore, my body felt significantly rxed. Sirin was satisfied with cultivating. She already showed a noticeable change after cultivating for only one day. Theres no need to be shocked. I gave you an immortal cultivation technique. An immortal cultivation technique is meant for one to continuously surpass oneself and eventually be immortal. The more you cultivate, the stronger you be. When you truly be an immortal, you can live forever without aging. Live forever without aging? Its that amazing? Can I fly after bing an immortal? Sirin still thought about flying. You dont have to be an immortal to fly. You can achieve temporal flight after reaching the Foundation Building Realm; rather, you can fly at low altitudes by controlling a sword. When you reach the Golden Core Realm, you can attain true flight. Work hard at cultivating. My little Sirin is a genius. You will probably progress very quickly. Uh-huh! Anticipation for cultivating filled Sirin. ------ After the second period, Chen Heng headed for the office of his homeroom teacher. Teacher, I would like to apply for leave to self-study for the college entrance exams at home. I seethats fine as long as you have thought it through. The school has nothing much to teach you in thest ten or so days, anyway. It is just doing practice questions. You probably have your own n. When do you intend to start? Chen Hengs homeroom teacher handled English and greatly respected a students freedom. The sooner, the better. Of course, Chen Heng had his own ns. He intended to use this time to bring Sirin around. After all, those tourist destinations would be extremely crowded after the college entrance exams. How could he not take advantage of this time? Also, only a deranged person like Chen Heng would do something like this before the college entrance exams. Which other high schooler did not wish for more review time? Then you can go home this afternoon. However, it is better to stay the whole day. Actually, several students also came to apply for leave today. I approved it for some students but not for others, so I hope you will start tomorrow to avoid distracting the ssmates who are still in school. Chen Hengs English teacher worried greatly over her students. This was one reason the students liked her a lot. Of course, the most important reason was that the teacher was beautiful. High school boys are a bunch of lechers. Mo Qingtong jabbed Chen Heng with the sharp tip of her pen when he returned to the ssroom and took his seat. Hey, hey. Did the teacher approve your leave application? She agreed. I say, can you not jab me with the tip? No. Way! We agreed to go through thick and thin together, yet you applied for leave alone. Isnt it for Sirin? I cant let her remain at home alone. She is still a child and needs care and concern. You only have Sirin in your heart. Why dont you think of me? Mo Qingtong made a pitiful face. You? Whats wrong with you? Havent you considered how bored I will be if you leave me in school alone? Then remain bored alone. Chen Heng initially thought Mo Qingtong would say something moving. In the end, it was just some uncouth reply, simply a waste of his sympathy for her. Dont look at me with that disappointed look. What did you think I would say? Without you, I cannot continue studyingrather Ah! I cannot do without you? Oh? Getting angry? You are pretty easy to tease. Mo Qingtong ramped up her teasing when she saw Chen Hengs cold look. Woman, you are ying with fire. Oh! Changing to a domineering president? Thenshould I help you sate some of your heat? Mo Qingtong started getting lost in her acting, taking on what she considered an alluring posture. She even gently pushed up Chen Hengs chin. [TL Note: The domineering president is a ssic trope in Chinese romance novels and drama. This trope involves an arrogant, possessive, controlling president (obviously) pursuing their romantic interest somewhat high-handedly. In fact, Chen Hengs thought Woman, you have piqued my interest, in Book 1 Chapter 6, is amon phrase in such stories. Here is a link to an overview of some domineering presidents in Chinese drama: /watch?v=ujeiXpbdvfk.] Mo Qingtongs posture did look alluring, suddenly tempting Chen Heng. However Barf Barf Facts proved that such provocation did not suit Chen Heng and Mo Qingtongs rtionship. Not just Chen Heng felt unused to this; even Mo Qingtong could not bear it. The victor: Both went down together. Speaking of which, if there were a domineering president between Chen Heng and Mo Qingtong, it would be Mo Qingtong. Right. Domineering President Mo Qingtong. That sounded pretty good. What would Chen Heng feel if he heard that? Ill apany you for onest day. Ill prepare for the exam from home, starting tomorrow, or bring Sirin out to y, so cherish thisst time together. ErmI want to go out too. I also want to prepare for the exams from home. Ah! School is boring! Mo Qingtong mmed her face on the table, appearing hopeless. Speaking of which, as long as you memorize those question styles I predicted, the college entrance exams wont be difficult. However, Uncle and Aunty wont agree to you preparing from home. Now, Chen Heng cast the final stone. Thats right. You said you would apany me to have fun after the college entrance exam. You have not forgotten, right? Huh? Theres such a thing? Let me think. Oh! There does seem to be something like that. Chen! Heng! Mo Qingtong got angry. Ive been looking forward to it, and he suggested it in the first ce! Yet, this fellow forgot about it in just a few days! Im just joking. How could I forget? I said that on Saturday. I didnt forget. Good, you still remember saying that on Saturday. Pretty good, pretty good. You probably did not forget. Remember, do not go back on your word. Dont worry. Why would I go back on my word? Then I shall forgive you for abandoning me to review from home. Then should I thank Miss Mo for your mercy and favor? Never mind that. In the end, Chen Heng even treated Mo Qingtong to a hotpot meal aspensation. Furthermore, the arduous mission of exining the situation to her mother fell to him. Alright, alright. I got it, Aunty Liu. I wont let her eat sausages or mutton. Dont worry. Alright. Bye-bye. Hence, Chen Heng watched with a resentful expression throughout lunchtime as Mo Qingtong ate. As revenge on Mo Qingtong, Chen Heng called Raven to ask her to purchase ingredients for Fragrant Red Plum Pearls, Kung Pao Rabbit, stir-fried frogs, Eight Treasure Wild Duck, and Longjing Bamboo Shoots. Four dishes and one soup, perfect. [TL Note: There are no known English trantions for some of these dishes, so I simply tranted the Chinese names, which are supposed to sound poetic rather than descriptive. Fragrant Red Plum Pearls is made with quail eggs and prawns and is part of the ManchuCHan Imperial Feast. Eight Treasure Wild Duck is a dish from Shanghai. Longjing Bamboo Shoots is a soup made with Longjing tea and bamboo shoots and is also part of the ManchuCHan Imperial Feast.] Mo Qingtongs mouth watered as she listened at the side. Book 3: Chapter 4: Merlin, I’ll Fight You to the Death! Book 3: Chapter 4: Merlin, Ill Fight You to the Death! If this were a month ago, Mo Qingtong could have eaten anything she wanted at home. However, after suffering from the torture of her mothers loving cooking for over half a month, she could not help drooling whenever hearing something that sounded delicious. Furthermore, she had sampled Chen Hengs fugu feast and knew that he cooked well. And worse, Chen Heng described the cooking process in detail when he asked Raven to purchase the ingredients. She knew that going to Chen Hengs ce to have dinnerter would be impossible after having this hotpot lunch. Thus, she red at Chen Heng resentfully for the entire afternoon. She nursed the grudge the entire afternoon, not even speaking to him on the way home. Chen Heng did not coax her. After all, she was not a baby. Furthermore, he enjoyed seeing her upset with him but unable to hit him. Seeing Chen Hengs expression, as if he was asking for a beating, Mo Qingtong felt even more furious. ------ After getting home, Chen Heng started preparing dinner. Before cooking, he went to check on Sirin, who was in her room cultivating. Chen Heng envied Sirin, as she could cultivate, while he had no way to convert his inner strength and could only remain a martial artist. That damn Situ Yu! After I send Sirin away and settle Ryougi Shiki, I will ensure that not even the ashes of your bones remain! Sirin, I have something to tell you. Elder Brother does not have to go to school starting tomorrow. I can stay at home and apany you. After dinner, Chen Heng rested on the sofa with Sirin. Since there was nothing to do, he mentioned this matter. Huh? Really? This is great. However, Elder Brother, dont you have to take the college entrance exams? Although Sirin felt happy, she did not forget about Chen Hengs exams. I applied for leave to self-study at home. Dont worry. It will be easy for your elder brother to get into a famous university with my intelligence. Indeed, Chen Hengs studies were excellent in the first ce. Now, he even knew the questions. If he could not score well, there would be no saving him. Oh! Thats great! I had not had time to bring you out the past few days, so Ill bring you wherever you want tomorrow. Then I want to go to the water park! The water park Chen Heng hesitated. It wasnt that he did not want to bring her; he just wanted to see how Sirin would convince him. Elder Brother, lets go. Please! Sirin immediately squeezed beside Chen Heng and hugged his arm, acting like a spoiled child when she saw him hesitate. Alright, alright. We will go wherever you want to. Sirins hug felt veryfortable. Her method was quite effective, on Chen Heng at least. Then I want to eat KFC tomorrow or hotpot. I want to see the difference between Elder Brothers food and food outside. Which is better? Alright, alright, alright. However, is there even a need topare? Of course, your handsome elder brothers food is better. Chen Heng felt confident in the mid-tier cooking he purchased for 500 points. I dont believe it. Elder Brother clearly said you had only learned for a few days. I learned to cook to wee you. Perhaps my feelings (points) touched heaven (the store), and thats why my cooking is so delicious. Erm. Although Im touched, I still dont quite believe it. Alright. We will go have hotpot for lunch tomorrow, then a restaurant at night. Ill show you how much better your elder brothers cooking is. One would always think of what they could never get. There was no point of reference withoutparison. Once Sirin had eaten food from outside, she would learn to cherish Chen Heng. n sess! Thats right. Sirin, is there anything you dont understand when cultivating the Void Arts? You can ask me, and I can give you some pointers. Although Chen Heng could not cultivate, he had read a lot. Back when he tried to solve the problem of converting his inner strength, he read many books on cultivation in the Ji n and studied many high-grade cultivation techniques, but could not solve the problem. Sirin could notpare to him in knowledge. Solving her minor issues would be simple. Chen Heng spent over an hour rifying Sirins doubts. Then she rushed upstairs to cultivate. Solomon: Merlin!!! Ill fight you to the death! Either you die or I live today! Magus of Flowers: I thought about your words. I die and you live mean the same thing. Solomon: Doctor Roman reached the seventh chapter so quickly? Did he use his points to buy game materials? One point could get 1,000 four-star rare prisms. Chen Heng had purchased it before. Furthermore, if one bought the game with one point, it woulde with many good things, like a choice of 5 five-star Heroic Spirits, 200 four-star rare prisms, 1,000 Saint Quartz, and maxed levels for everything. Solomon: I have. Thats why Im here to settle scores with Merlin. Magus of Flowers: Be reasonable. Are things on the Inte real? I was willing to act, and you were willing to watch. Who can you me? Solomon: I ************* Solomon has been muted for ten minutes for overly vulgarnguage in chat. Magus of Flowers: That is funny! That fool Administrator He Who Knows Fate muted Magus of Flowers for ten minutes. He Who Knows Fate: I dont want to say anything more. Just remain muted with the doctor. After all, it is too pitiful for him to be muted alone. Efreet: Lord of the White Night: He Who Knows Fate truly shows Merlin a lot of care. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Seeing how He Who Knows Fate can casually mute people, I suddenly feel like bing an administrator. He Who Knows Fate: Ah! Thats right. The Dimension Administrators Association now has an evaluation system after the upgrade. Did you know that? Efreet: Theres such a thing? Queen of Ice and Snow: I didnt. I did not pay notice. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Tell us. He Who Knows Fate: I noticed something while doing a mission, then found out after asking Customer Service. Dont the missions in the Mission Hall have a danger level? Danger level 1 gives one evaluation point. Danger level 2 gives two evaluation points, and so forth. Faillen Angel Gabriel: Then? What is the use of evaluation points? Can we exchange it for points? He Who Knows Fate: Ah! No. Although we cannot exchange it for points, we can use it to apply to be administrators. You will need at least 1,000 evaluation points. Currently, there are only five administrator positions. Firste, first served. Oh! After me, only four remain. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Why didnt you say that earlier? He Who Knows Fate: You didnt ask, so why would I say it? Perhaps Customer Service had influenced Chen Heng; he replied more crankily. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Your reply feels simr to Customer Services. Every time she answered a question, it would frustrate me to death. He Who Knows Fate: For many things, Customer Service informs you only if you ask. Furthermore, it does it in a self-righteous manner. Solomon: No way! This means I have to be an administrator. When I be an administrator, I will mute Merlin for days. He Who Knows Fate: @Solomon, I have pictures of Merlin in female swimwear. He looks pretty in them, simr to Magi Mari. Do you want to see them? Soloman: What a joke! IIll look. Private message me them. He Who Knows Fate: Uhok Book 3: Chapter 6: Initial Experience of the Hidden World Book 3: Chapter 6: Initial Experience of the Hidden World Chen Heng hadnt anticipated that gaining an ability would cause amotion. Therefore, he decided only then to go to a deste area. The basement? The basement was not sufficiently safe. After all, this ability was Electromaic Control. Since it involved electricity, going into a wilderness where there were no metal objects would be better. Chen Heng informed Sirin and changed into dark clothes with no distinctive marks before leaving. After he exited Fantasy Sea Vis, he searched for an isted ce with no one around and flew there. He did not dare to spatial jump, as themotion caused by it would be greater than using attraction to fly. He feared catching the attention of the Special Affairs Bureau or the people of the hidden world rather than failing to spatial jump. It also was not a fear of danger but that he shunned trouble. Chen Heng rushed to the southeast of Fantasy Sea Vis, where there was a forest near the beach. As it was night, practically no one went there. Along the way, Chen Heng checked the portable spatial storage left by Reincarnator 9527. As Chen Heng flew, he discovered many things in the portable spatial storage. That illegal reincarnator had died a wronged death. First, Amadeuss Noble Phantasm had lowered his defense and offense and added a curse. Next, the reincarnator had blocked the fire dragons attack with a wall of iron sandwhich failed to block Elizabeths sound-based Noble Phantasm, so his defensive equipment broke. He had seeded in using his spatial jump to sneak-attack Jeanne dArc Alter but had not expected Chen Heng to affect space. In the end, he had lost his hand. After all, space possessed an extremely great shredding force. Then his mind had gone nk from the pain. Following that, Chen Heng had used his untried spatial jump to mount a sneak attack. One-thousand-year-old Ghost Energy had stunned Reincarnator 9527, rendering him immobile. Finally, five offensive Noble Phantasmsnded and did not leave even ashes behind. Reincarnator 9527 had failed to use many of the good stuff in the storage space, and Chen Heng reaped the benefits. Chen Heng saw many defensive tools in there. The Ghost Energy had stunned Reincarnator 9527, preventing him from using any of them. It was truly unfortunate for him. Chen Heng could not help smiling at this. Although Illegal Reincarnator 9527 had indeed been pitiful, the more pitiful he was, the more Chen Heng wanted tough. The portable spatial storage was veryrge, sorge that he still had not gone through all its contents when he reached his destination. He set it aside for now, nning to continue going through itter. At the very least, he wanted to receive the ability first. Chen Heng descended slowly,nding where the beach met the forest. The forest was very near the sea, just dozens of meters away. He walked to the edge of the forest, used a sword to chop down arge tree, then sat on the stump and looked at the sea. The sea was calm, reflecting the moon above. He immediately felt rxed. He maintained this posture as he received the Lvl 5 Electromaic Control ability. When Chen Heng received the Electromaic Control ability, an electric light poured out of his body and spread out. This light grew increasingly brighter, nearly spreading to the sea. Chen Heng thought that this was all themotion amounted to. Who would have imagined that as time passed, lightning would start falling? Furthermore, it happened more than once, practically a constant barrage of lightning bolts bombarding everywhere within ten meters of Chen Heng. Damn! How is this just argemotion? This is no different from undergoing a tribtion! Such amotion will definitely startle the people of the hidden world. The Special Affairs Bureau mighte too. Thismotion continued for five minutes before abating slowly. Chen Heng sessfully obtained the Lvl 5 Electromaic Control. He was delighted with this ability. However, there was plenty of spiritual perception and Will Energy arriving in the surroundings. A wizard-type ability user like Chen Heng cultivated Will Energy, so he could roughly sense spiritual perception and Will Energy. Nevertheless, it was still fine. The first thing Chen Heng did when themotion started was take out a wooden mask from his spatial storage and wear it. This was no ordinary mask; it could block the spiritual perception of cultivators and the Will Energy of ability users. Such masks were not rare; practically everyone in the hidden world had one. Seeing that none of these people nned to show themselves, he thought about leaving. However, a person flew over from the horizon as he stood up. Little friend, please wait for a while. This person flew very quickly. Chen Heng had taken only two steps forward when this person arrived before him. This person was a middle-aged man wearing Daoist robes. He was probably a cultivator, but only at the Nascent Soul Realm, at best. Although Chen Heng had not begun immortal cultivation, he still could tell. Whats the matter? Chen Heng showed some impatience on his face. However, that person could not see this because of the masks concealment. Little friend, you learned to control electricity just recently, right? Themotion caused by Chen Heng receiving the ability appeared like a recently obtained abilityand an inexpert use of it at that. Thats right. Whats wrong? Chen Heng suddenly felt some interest in this Daoists motive. ording to Chen Hengs experience (the period he worked in the Special Affairs Bureau, which he observed using the Absolute Precognition), this person might be from a hidden world faction trying to expand. Of course, such factions were split into regr and irregr. Regr factions functioned by getting one to work for them. The superiors would provide resources and rewards, no different from a normal job. Irregr factions would use certain things, like drugs or machines, to control one, making one work hard for the rest of ones lifeno different from kidnapping an ordinary person to work in the mines as a ve. Another possibility was that this person had recognized Chen Heng to be a new ability user and wanted to trick him into getting imprisoned in ab, where they would perform human experiments on him. Electromaic-type ability users like Chen Heng were well worth studying in this age when electricity was widely used. Little friend, this world is not as simple as you think. People with special powers like us are actually plentiful. The world people like us live in is collectively called the hidden world. By the way, have youe in contact with the hidden world before? This middle-aged Daoist rambled on at Chen Heng. Ive heard of it but nevere in contact. An expert gave me this mask. It was he who told me about the hidden world. However, he did not go into detail. He only gave me this mask and told me not to trust anyone. Chen Heng did not lie. At the very least, the current him had not truly contacted the hidden world. What he experienced with the Absolute Precognition did not count. Simultaneously, he used this as an excuse for his mask. After Chen Heng said he had never contacted the hidden world, the middle-aged Daoist spoke even more animatedly. Chen Heng could feel his excitement. The hidden world is not as wonderful as you think. It is thew of the jungle. Neers like you find it hard to survive if you do not join a group. Book 3: Chapter 7: A Loud Crunch Book 3: Chapter 7: A Loud Crunch About thisI feel I am quite strong. Chen Heng did his best to pretend to be new to the hidden world but still confident in himself. He wanted to see what this middle-aged Daoist wanted. Thats where you are wrong. The hidden world has lots of hidden talents and all sorts of people. The ability you just awakened is indeed quite strong, but you have just awakened it. Furthermore, you dont haveplete control over it and cannot use it freely. The people of the hidden world can see your weakness easily. You will also implicate your family. So, are you interested in joining our organization? Excellent! This middle-aged Daoist finally revealed his first purpose. Can I ask what the name of your organization is first? Our organization is called the Secret Schr Society. We are a research organization primarily focused on studying skills and techniques. We usually study the mysteries of abilities and rarely get involved in the conflicts of the hidden world, so we are very safe. Furthermore, the organization has a good atmosphere and is friendly to neers. How excellent of the Daoist! He already started referring to the organization as our organization to draw Chen Heng closer. If Chen Heng truly were a young person new to the hidden world who did not know how to reject, he might have lowered his guard. Chen Heng was familiar with the Secret Schr Society. This was an organization that he personally destroyed in the future. How could he be unfamiliar? It had left a deep impression on him. He even remembered where the Secret Schr Societys treasury was, which only a few of the upper echelon knew. This Daoist in front of him would not know. Indeed, it was as this middle-aged Daoist said. The Secret Schr Society only studied the mysteries of abilities. However, its primary method was human experiments, and these were especially cruel. If Chen Heng were tricked into joining this organization and wasnt strong enough, he might be an experiment on ab table. Remember the young girl who could control time whom Chen Heng rescued from an illegal faction? (Book 1 Chapter 14) That illegal faction was the Secret Schr Society. Speaking of this young girl, she should have awakened her ability only recently and had yet to notice it, so they had not caught her yet. Chen Heng thought of going to her family to look. Even if her situation at home was tragic, it would be better than being experimented on. The Secret Schr Society was an illegal faction formed by lower-leveled cultivators. Their purpose was to study ability users and analyze why those people gained these abilities. They also exploited these ability users for profit. The members of the Secret Schr Society were cultivators with no hope of further breakthroughs andcking in cultivation resources. They wanted to study ability users to strengthen themselves or find a way to make breakthroughs. Wealth had limited use in the hidden world. True cultivation resources could not be bought with money. However, money could buy researchers andb equipment. Thus, human experiments became the cheapest way to obtain resources. Factions that performed cruel experiments on ability users belonged to the lowest tier in the hidden world. Hidden world factions of higher tiers disdained such actions, as they wanted prestige. Furthermore, problems that could be solved with money were not problems. If they could buy it, why dirty their hands? It does sound awesome. This Chen Heng wanted to cause some trouble, to give the Secret Schr Society something to do. However, someone interrupted before he could finish. Secret Schr Society, you are trying to abduct new ability users to join you again? A voice came from behind the middle-aged man. Who is speaking so rudely? How is recruiting a neer abduction? The middle-aged Daoist immediately turned his head back when hearing that voice. Chen Heng now felt certain this middle-aged Daoist was not even in the Nascent Soul Realm, likely in the Golden Core Realm. To think that this Daoist failed to notice someone approaching. How embarrassing! The person speaking behind the middle-aged Daoist was a youth wearing the Special Affairs Bureau uniform. Chen Heng was familiar with the uniform, as he had worn it in the future for two years. How could he be unfamiliar? I was wondering who it was. So, it is the Special Affairs Bureaus Assassin Jiang Cheng. The middle-aged man was initially wary. However, he dropped his guard when he saw it was the Special Affairs Bureau. The Secret Schr Society was currently a regr faction, at least on the surface. They had registered with the Special Affairs Bureau. After all, the Special Affairs Bureau represented China in the hidden world. They were strict with their subordinates and did not permit the ability users under them to make trouble with cultivators. Assassin Jiang Cheng was an ability user. His ability was to move stealthily using shadows. A typical assassin-type ability user, he had a strong offense and weak defense. Chen Heng recognized this person. He had worked with Jiang Chen in the Special Affairs Bureau. This person was the type to flee far away if he failed to finish his opponent in one strike. If Jiang Cheng wanted to kill his opponent, he absolutely would not show himself. If he appeared before another without hiding, like in the current situation, it meant he had no enmity for this person. Brother, you have to think carefully before joining any factions in the hidden world. Dont decide based on a persons words. This Daoist was right earlier. Its thew of the jungle; everyone deceives each other. It seemed Jiang Cheng appeared just to remind Chen Heng not to get cheated. Since the Secret Schr Societys human experiments had not been exposed yet, it was just considered a hidden world faction. The Special Affairs Bureau would not make a move on them. Our Secret Schr Society is a proper hidden world organization. Do you Special Affairs Bureau have to manage our recruitment? I was just stating a fact, not interfering. Before the Secret Schr Societys human experiments got exposed, the Special Affairs Bureau remained neutral to it. Rather, this was how the Special Affairs Bureau treated most of the regr factions. Chen Heng understood Jiang Cheng. Jiang Cheng did not like any of the nongovernmental hidden world organizations. He recalled that an illegal faction had nearly kidnapped Jiang Chengs son for experimentation. Weak ability users being captured for experimentation was quitemon. Are you sick in the head, interrupting our recruitment of a neer? Little friend, are you interested ining to our base to take a look? The middle-aged man ignored Jiang Cheng. Instead, he turned to invite Chen Heng to visit their base. Never mind. I feel that this person makes sense. Id better think about it first. Little friend, why think further? We are a proper organization, unlike illegal organizations that would capture ability users to experiment on. The Daoist even nced at Jiang Cheng while speaking, clearly mocking him. Are you looking for trouble?! Although Jiang Cheng was a patient person who could hide in the shadows for several hours to kill someone, he was hot-tempered in his daily life. I was just speaking the truth. After all, there truly are such illegal factions that might try to trick stupid ability users. The Daoists words were hostile, perhaps because Jiang Cheng had impeded his recruitment. Are you looking for a fight? Fight me if you can. If you dare to, Ill file aint about you with the Special Affairs Bureau when I return. You The Special Affairs Bureau was an official agency in the end. They rarely obstructed hidden world factions from recruiting neers. Jiang Cheng had crossed the line here. Alright, alright. Please stop fighting. Daoist priest, please tell me more about the Secret Schr Society. Chen Hengs question temporarily extinguished the contentious fire between the two. The middle-aged Daoist wanted to bring Chen Heng to the Secret Schr Society as quickly as possible. Fighting was not important to him. As for Jiang Cheng, it would be quite problematic for him if he rashly started a conflict with another faction, as he belonged to a government agency. Our Secret Schr Society When Chen Heng showed some interest, the Daoist started exining some of the Secret Schr Societys matters. Since the conflict had calmed down and the new ability user did not take his advice, Jiang Cheng did not intend to remain any longer. Seeing that the neer was being recruited, the other sources of spiritual perception and Will Energy withdrew, not lingering. However, after turning away, Jiang Cheng had not gone far when he heard a loud crunch resembling an explosion. Argh! Jiang Cheng turned his head back in a rush. Book 3: Chapter 8: Dual-Ability User? How Enticing! Book 3: Chapter 8: Dual-Ability User? How Enticing! Jiang Cheng thought the Daoist had attacked Chen Heng. However, he found he had been too naive when he turned his head back to look. He found Chen Heng standing there with no damage. However, that middle-aged Daoist was floating as if something had caught him by the neck. His face flushed red as he struggled in the air. The flesh of the Daoists arms was gone, leaving only bones. Furthermore, cracks covered those bones as though something had ripped all the flesh away. Alright. It was Chen Heng. He simply could not stand this Daoists rambling on anymore. Earlier, he thought back to the list of Secret Schr Society members and finally remembered this Daoist. This person was part of the upper-middle management and had abducted many new ability users. Simply saying this person was sinful would not cover it. Since that was the case, he deserved punishment. The Daoist was right about one thing: the hidden world followed thew of the jungle. Chen Heng couldnt do anything about far-off matters. However, this was an evil person right before hima weak one at thatso he did not mind sending this person to meet King Yama. [TL Note: King Yama is the judge/ruler of hell in Chinese mythology. Here is the Wikipedia entry on him: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yama_(Buddhism).] Earlier, Chen Heng directly used his attraction ability to crush the Daoists arms but did not kill him. Stop! Who exactly are you?! Even a fool could now tell Chen Heng was no neer. After all, how could a neer be so ruthless? Jiang Cheng was certain Chen Heng was not a person to offend. That Daoist was still a Golden Core Realm cultivator, yet Chen Heng could suppress the Daoist so effortlessly, even instantly destroying two arms. Such a persons strength was unfathomable. Jiang Cheng had already verified that Chen Heng was an ability user. After all, the lightning earlier wasnt fake. However, he should not be just a lightning-type ability user. Based on the ability he showed, Jiang Cheng guessed him to be a dual-ability user. The first ability was a lightning ability, and the other was likely telekinesis. Who am I? Im not a fool. Why should I tell you? Why else would I wear a mask? Chen Heng did not answer Jiang Chengs question. Quickly let that Daoist go and obediently return to the Special Affairs Bureau with me. Otherwise, dont me me for what I do next! Although Jiang Cheng did not care about that middle-aged Daoist, he was still a Special Affairs Bureau member; he had to maintain the official line. Alright. You can stop pretending. Do you think I dont know you, Assassin Jiang Cheng? You can forget about me following you to the Special Affairs Bureau or anything like that. You cant defeat me, and I wont obediently follow you to the Special Affairs Bureau. Chen Heng waved his hand to tell Jiang Cheng to drop the act. We are already old friends. How can I not know you? However, it was just a one-sided friendship on Chen Hengs side at this time. Well have to try first before we know whether I can defeat you. An ability users strength is not determined purely by how powerful his ability is. It depends on how you use it too. Jiang Cheng held up two daggers, crossing them. Then, he lowered his stance as if building up strength to charge Chen Heng. You are nning to sink into the shadow and then sneak behind me to assassinate me, right? I recall the Special Affairs Bureau just made the two daggers in your hand, the new ck Crystal Daggers, right? Jiang Cheng was a cunning person. A frontal confrontation did not suit him, and he rarely did so. He preferred hiding in anothers shadow and catching them off-guard. Chen Heng recognized the daggers Jiang Cheng held. These were the ck Crystal Daggers the Special Affairs Bureau custom-made for Jiang Cheng. The Special Affairs Bureau forged them from a special material, ck crystal. While the word used was forged, it was simply grinding two ck crystals into dagger shapes. ck crystals could absorb light. No matter how bright the environment was, they would not reflect any light. Furthermore, ck crystals were very tough and sturdy. After the ck crystals were ground into shape, the Special Affairs Bureau had added fiveyers of sharpness talisman scripts to it, making up for Jiang Chengs inadequate offense. You arent from the Special Affairs Bureau, too, right? Jiang Cheng looked at Chen Heng, suspecting he was a Special Affairs Bureau member. After all, the ck Crystal Daggers he held were custom-made for him by the Special Affairs Bureau only recently. Special Affairs Bureau members were primarily split into internal members and external members. The Special Affairs Bureau was stricter on internal members, considering them of its own. Like public servants, they were managed more strictly, and the expectations of them were higher. However, the external members were a mixed pot with all sorts of strange people and monsters. There were undying immortals, cruel murderers, and even random women who would look at home in a vegetable market. Furthermore, the Special Affairs Bureau rarely bothered the external members, only summoning them when there was something to do, simr treatment as mercenaries. As long as the external members did not cause trouble, start conflicts with other factions, reveal their abilities to ordinary people, or harm the innocent masses, they could do as they pleased. Try guessing. Guess, my ass! If you really are a Special Affairs Bureau external member, quickly let this Daoist go. Although I dislike him, he is a member of a regr faction of the hidden world. He has done nothing wrong normitted any crimes. Jiang Cheng advised Cheng Heng to release the Daoist, as he guessed Chen Heng was an external member. The Secret Schr Society a regr faction? This is killing me withughter! I will not let this Daoist go, and you cannot snatch him away. I understand your ability, in detail, at that. However, you know nothing about me. What do you mean? Are you saying the Secret Schr Society is doing something despicable in secret? As mentioned earlier, Jiang Cheng did not care about the Daoists survival. He focused on Chen Hengs evaluation of the Secret Schr Society. Uh-huh! You can go to Number XX, XX Road, to look. That is one of the Secret Schr Societysbs. Their headquarters is at XXXXXX. If you want to surround and capture them, go there. I have always felt that being an assassin is a waste of your ability. You are better off in intel. Your ability is very convenient for hiding, and you can easily run when discovered. Got it. I will take a look. However, that Daoist Jiang Cheng did not worry that this might be a trap. As Chen Heng said, if he got discovered, he could easily flee. Stop it! The Secret Schr Society is an organization that conducts human experiments focusing on ability users new to the hidden world. This Daoist is not a good person, so I will help the Special Affairs Bureau and kill him for free. No need to thank me. After saying that, Chen Heng snapped the Daoists neck, ending the Daoists pain. Im going first then, bye-bye! Chen Heng said to the preupied Jiang Cheng before leaving via a spatial jump. Jiang Cheng did not care about Chen Heng leaving. He cared more about what Chen Heng had said. Human experimentation on new ability users? Clearly, Chen Hengs statement had brought up memories for Jiang Cheng. Book 3: Chapter 9: Easiest Woman to Deal With Book 3: Chapter 9: Easiest Woman to Deal With After Chen Heng left via a spatial jump, he did not head straight back to Fantasy Sea Vis. Instead, he went to a park about five to six kilometers away. Being cautious never led to anything bad. Chen Heng felt certain Jiang Cheng would investigate the location he mentioned. After all, Jiang Cheng had personal experience and felt deep hatred and pain over such matters. Back when Chen Heng took the mission to destroy the Secret Schr Society, Jiang Cheng vied for the mission but failed to clinch it for some reason. At that time, he even became furious. After Chen Heng spatial jumped to the park, he sat on a bench for a while, waiting for the bloody stench on his body to dissipate, before going to a nearby road to hail a taxi to go back to Fantasy Sea Vis. By the time Chen Heng arrived home, it was already nine oclock. This was already the second day since he returned from the 1st Singrity. It was time to deal with Fafnir and Jeanne dArc Alter. He could not drag things out any longer. If he did, they would mutiny soon. Chen Heng took out two Pok Balls in his room. He looked at the red-and-white ball containing Jeanne dArc Alter, wondering if he should upgrade her Pok Ball and treat her better. After all, she was part of his team now. Would it be too much if he kept using the ordinary red-and-white Pok Ball? Chen Heng hesitated for a while before deciding to let Jeanne dArc Alter out first. He had to deal with this woman first, before anything else. He could discuss the matter of her treatment with her. Come out, then! Chen Heng tossed the Pok Ball in his hand. It opened in midair and spat out Jeanne dArc Alter. Hey! He Who Knows Fate? Jeanne dArc Alter came out wearing skimpy clothesa loose ck shirt and extremely short shorts. She looked likea nerdy shut-in. Yes, a nerdy shut-in. Jeanne dArc, it has been a long time. Chen Heng forced a smile and greeted Jeanne dArc Alter. Oh! He Who Knows Fate, it has been a while. Is this Chaldea? Didnt Fujimaru Ritsuka say you werent one of Chaldeas Servants? About thatsomething minor happened. I bought this tool, and I did not know that I could only transfer usage rights after buying the tool, not possession. So when I returned to my world, the Pok Ball returned to me. Now, Chen Hengs tonecked confidence. Uuuh? That means I have to follow you from now on? Furthermore, you said something about returning to your world? Hey! Somethings not right! You are no longer a Servant! You have flesh and blood?! Jeanne dArc Alter could tell Chen Heng no longer had a Servant body. Little Miss, arent you focusing on the wrong detail? Jeanne dArc Alter did not get as angry as Chen Heng imagined. She was even more concerned about Chen Hengs fleshly body. Thats right. You can only follow me in the future. I did not just gain flesh. I am human in the first ce. ya asked me for help and made me appear in your world with a Servant body. Are you angry? Chen Heng asked tentatively. Angry? Why should I be angry? Since you can travel to other worlds, can you go back there? Jeanne dArc Alter seemed quite magnanimous. I can. Transmigrating to the Fate/Grand Orders world was especially simple for Chen Heng. he could spend 100 points to transmigrate using Doctor Roman as the intermediary. He believed Doctor Roman would not reject a trustworthybat force. Then there is no problem. Im not close to Fujimaru Ritsuka anyway, and you saved my life. Why would I get angry over this minor matter? By the way, do you have any more snacks? I have already finished all the snacks in the ball. Perhaps that was the most important reason. There is. What do you want? Jeanne dArc Alter is very easy to deal with. Snacks? I can get arge box from the store with just one point. That box is one cubic meterrge and contains all sorts of snacks. Chen Heng had bought a snack box previously and had yet to finish the snacks. Any snack will do. I havent had much before, so it would be good for me to sample different varieties. Jeanne dArc Alter was not picky. Snacks are easy to obtain. So, would you prefer to stay in the Pok Ball, or would you prefer to stay with me in the house? Chen Heng waved the red-and-white Pok Ball in his hand. Does your house have Inte? Is there aputer and games? Jeanne dArc Alters string of questions stunned Chen Heng. This girl seems to pay note to some rather strange things. There is. Then I wont return to the Pok Ball for now. The Pok Ball has three rooms and one living room. However, I cannot go out, and it feels stiflingand quite lonely. Chen Heng had never been into a Pok Ball before, so he did not know what was inside the Pok Ball. However, havingpany would definitely be better. After all, humans were social creatures. Those that could live alone were rare. By the way, I have a younger sister; just letting you know in advance. Come, Ill bring you to your room. Chen Heng had already prepared a room for Jeanne dArc Alter during the day. Rather, Chen Heng had asked Raven to tidy up a room, not that he did it personally. After all, he could no longer send Jeanne dArc Alter to Chaldea. He had to have a room ready for her if she did not want to stay in the Pok Ball. Chen Heng led Jeanne dArc Alter out of his room to the room to the right. Right now, Chen Hengs room was in the middle, Sirins was to the left of it, and Jeanne dArc Alters, to the right. This is pretty good. The room is quite nice, and there is aputer. Jeanne dArc Alter nodded in satisfaction as she looked at the room Chen Heng had prepared for her. Oh, right, you can have this cell phone. Do you know how to use a cellphone? This is an old one. Ill bring you to buy a new one tomorrow. Chen Heng handed the old cell phone he took back from Sirin to Jeanne dArc Alter. Before he got her a cell phone she liked, this would have to do for now. A cell phone? I know how to use it. The Holy Grail shoved the knowledge into my head. Furthermore, the house in the Pok Ball has many modern electronics. Anyway, lets put this aside first. Snack! Snack! Alright, alright, alright! Take this cell phone first. Ill get you some snacks. Chen Heng took out therge box of snacks, which he had not even finished a tenth of. Then he ced it in a corner of Jeanne dArc Alters room. Oh! There are quite a lot of them! Jeanne dArc Alter rushed to the boxs side, excited to see the gigantic pile of snacks. Eat fewer snacks. If you eat too much, it will not be good fornever mind. Pretend I didnt say anything. Chen Heng nearly forgot that Jeanne dArc Alter was a Servant. He had been taking care of Sirin so much that he seemed to have mentally be a mother. How pitiful of him. He was only 18 years old. You can have as many snacks as you want. Just ask more for more when youve finished these. If he could bribe Jeanne dArc Alter with just snacks, she would be the easiest woman to deal with in the world. A snack box? One point for one, very cheap. Book 3: Chapter 10: Fafnir: Pitiful, Weak, and Helpless Book 3: Chapter 10: Fafnir: Pitiful, Weak, and Helpless Hmm! He Who Knows Fate, you are a nice guy. Chen Heng specially checked Jeanne dArc Alters loyalty value. It had already risen to eighty in mere minutes. This Chen Heng had not expected the first person to give him a nice guy card to be Jeanne dArc Alter. Dont address me as He Who Knows Fate. Call me Chen Heng. That is my real name. Chen Heng? Got it? Ah Heng, is that fine? Chen Heng sensed Jeanne dArc Alter became happier when she learned his real name. Thats fine. Go with that, then. Chen Heng felt the address of Ah Heng was pretty good. It was not overly intimate or distant. Jeanne dArc Alter saw the made bed and immediately removed the slippers she wore andy on it. The bed is veryfortable. She felt very satisfied with this bed; it was morefortable than the one in the Pok Ball. When Chen Heng saw Jeanne dArc Alter lying on the bed and her bouncing bosom, his face turned pink. He had not seen such a stimting scene before. Mo Qingtong? That was a brother. Would there be a romance between brothers? That did not happen. Huh? Why are you blushing? Although Chen Heng did not blush that hard, Jeanne dArc Alter was a Servant, so she immediately noticed. Ah! No reason. I was just rushing back earlier. Chen Heng found a usible excuse. Ah! Thats right, Fafnir is with me too. Chen Heng tried to change the topic and deal with Fafnir at the same time, so he took out the Pok Ball containing Fafnir. Why do I feel this ball looks better than mine? Is that a misperception? Jeanne dArc Alter sat up on her bed and stood in front of Chen Heng, bending over to inspect the Heavy Ball. Its your misperception. Although Jeanne dArc Alter was being reasonable now, he did not forget her hot temper. Furthermore Jeanne dArc Alters shirt was quite loose, and she was bending in front of Chen Heng, so he saw Ahem! Ahem! Alright. Stop looking at it. Im going to call Fafnir out. Chen Heng changed the topic to prevent Jeanne dArc Alter from discovering the truth. Chen Heng called out Fafnir. He could control its size because of the Heavy Ball, so Fafnir was now the size of a pillow. Roar! Fafnir roared at Chen Heng the moment it came out. However, its roar was not deafening anymore because of its size, more like a cat meowing loudly. It was not fearsome, and he even felt likeughing. Fafnir saw Jeanne dArc Alter after roaring furiously at Chen Heng. Then it rushed over. Fafnir, you look very cute like this. Hahaha! Roar! Roar roar! (Female voice: Cute? Are you humiliating me? Evil and ferocious suit me better.) Perhaps because Chen Heng became Fafnirs master, he suddenly could understand Fafnirs roars. Furthermore, Fafnir was female. No, no. How could I humiliate you? That is praise. By the way, Fafnir, how did you get captured? Roar! Roar! (I got beaten into submission. That despicable human is too nimble; I could not hit him.) What a poor thing! I say, Fafnir, I can understand your roars, so forget about talking bad about me. What do you mean, despicable? I defeated you with strength. Tsk! To think you, a human, can understand my roars! Ill stop pretending, then. Illy my cards on the table. I can speak the lowly humannguages. Hey! Fafnir, you can speak the humannguages? I only just found out! Chen Heng did not feel shocked. Instead, it was Jeanne dArc Alter who felt extremely shocked. In Chen Hengs world, any beast with some cultivation could speak the human tongue. Rather, he felt more curious about Jeanne dArc Alter not knowing about this. What a joke! IFafniram the ultimate dragon. Speaking is nothing. But you got beaten up by Chen Heng. I lead millions of wyverns. But you got beaten up by Chen Heng. I stand at the peak of the Phantasmal Species! [TL Note: Phantasmal Species is the collective term for all nonhuman creatures found in legends and fantasy. Dragons, as a species, are part of the Phantasmal Species ssification, standing at the pinnacle of Phantasmal Species. Here is more information about Phantasmal Species: /wiki/Phantasmal_Species.] But you got beaten up by Chen Heng. Can you stop mentioning that? The more Jeanne dArc Alter spoke, the angrier Fafnir got. Eventually, the dragon could no longer take it and bit the closest thing nearby. Since Fafnir had leaped to Jeanne dArc Alters chest earlier Ouch! You dummy! Let go! Pardon Chen Heng for failing to imagine how painful it was for Jeanne dArc Alter. Jeanne dArc Alter ruthlessly hammered Fafnirs head. After that, the dragon became more obedient and released her. I did not use any strength. Really! You darein? Let me see if you left a scar. Jeanne dArc Alter pulled down the cor of her shirt and lowered her head to look. Fortunately, its fine. Otherwise, Id cook you in a hotpot! Cough! Cough! Im still here. Can you treat me as a man? Chen Heng could not bear to keep watching. Return Fafnir to the ball. Let her stay in there alone! Jeanne dArc Alter tossed Fafnir to Chen Heng. Dont! That ball is so small, and it is super boring there. I dont want to go back! Fafnir refused, unwilling to return to the Heavy Ball. You can stay in the house, but you absolutely cannot appear before others. Otherwise, I will stew you in a hotpot and eat you. Empathizing with Fafnirs reluctance to return to the Pok Ball, Chen Heng permitted her to remain on the condition she did not show herself to others. Leave her to me. Ill take care of her. Jeanne dArc Alter showed somepassion. No matter what, Fafnir had helped her a lot. However, this would make her busy. Dont worry. I absolutely will not appear to scare people. No. Im not afraid you will scare others. Im worried that some monster hunter will capture you and lock you up, thinking you are a monster. Or perhaps they might cut you up for ingredients to forge items. There are many powerful people in my world. Even in a weakened state, I could beat you up like a dogI mean, I could defeat you. There are many people who are more powerful than me in this world. Chen Heng immediately corrected Fafnirs mentality, fearing an inted ego would get her killed as a source of rare materials. Dragons were rare in the first ce. More importantly, she was so weak. If she were discovered, she would probably be captured immediately. The more he thought about it, the more likely it seemed. Youryour world is that scary? Fafnir was a little skeptical. Book 3: Chapter 11: Regarding the Status of Snacks Book 3: Chapter 11: Regarding the Status of Snacks Single-handedly exploding a star, have you heard that before? That means there are powerhouses in this world that can explode a star with one strike. Furthermore, there are many of them. It is still fine for Jeanne dArc Alter. At best, she would be viewed as a subdued shikigami. Not only would they fail to snatch her away, but they would incur unnecessary trouble. However, it is different for you. Dragon scales, dragon tendons, and dragon blood are all good stuff. If they cannot snatch you away, they can just kill you for those. Chen Heng kindly informed Fafnir of thebat prowess of this world. [TL Note: Shikigami is something like the Japanese version of familiars. Here is the Wikipedia entry on it: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shikigami.] Ermis it toote for me to return to the Pok Ball? At least it is a two-story house. Fafnir was somewhat cowed. ording to Chen Heng, her strengthy somewhere below average. She could defeat most regr people, but anyone with a bit of strength could easily y her. However, why would she fight ordinary people? Furthermore, Chen Hengs words suggested that the people of this world liked to use dragons as crafting materials, waiting to pull out her scales and tendons and drain her blood. Even dragon yers were not so deranged. This world is terrifying. I want to go home. Wait! Why is Fafnirs Pok Ball a two-story house, while mine has only three rooms and one living room? Jeanne dArc Alter sessfullytched on to the key point. Then she turned what she considered her most ferocious re at Chen Heng. Wait. I think I can exin. Chen Heng felt he could save the situation. Speak, Im listening. Jeanne dArc Alter took two steps back and sat on the edge of the bed, her arms and legs crossed, as she looked at Chen Heng, waiting for an exnation. Actually, Fafnir has a two-story house because her Pok Ball is of a different type. Fafnirs Pok Ball is specially made for gigantic creatures. Furthermore, the person who made this Pok Ball has a fondness for gigantic creatures, so the living space in the Heavy Ball isrger than that of most Pok Balls. One had to trick themselves first to trick others. Chen Heng felt he had already been sufficiently convinced by this reason. Although lying was bad, it was not good to tell the truth now. The true reason was You were not my target, so I used a cheaper Pok Ball on you. Such words could destroy a human lifeyes, in all senses of destroy. However, there are upgraded versions of your Pok Ball. I do not have the points to buy one now, so I will upgrade it for youter on. Lie low and survive. Lie low and survive. In the end, Chen Heng decided to use some points to upgrade the Pok Ball after some time, since he was in the wrong. Oh? Is that so? Although it feels off, I am not an unreasonable person. Remember your promise to upgrade my Pok Ball. I can forgive you with that. Yes, yes. Dont worry. I will immediately upgrade it for you once I have points, Chen Heng hurriedly promised. Actually, you do not have to upgrade my Pok Ball so quickly if you dont have many points and have an urgent need for them. After all, I wont stay in the Pok Ball much. Mind you, this is not because Im concerned about you. Erm Chen Hengs conscience suddenly nagged him. He felt very sinful, like he was cheating a young child. Upgrading Jeanne dArc Alters Pok Ball would not take many points. Furthermore, was a tsundere nature deeply ingrained in Jeanne dArc Alters character? Didnt I justplete a world mission, saving Fujimaru Ritsuka and the others? I have some spare points now. Theres no need to rush. I did say I would stay in the house, so I do not have high requirements for the Pok Ball. Furthermore, the points you speak of are precious, right? Obtaining them is probably difficult, right? Jeanne dArc Alters understanding made Chen Heng feel very embarrassed. However, he could not persist since she had already put it like this. As for the difficulty of earning points, it was not much. Chen Heng had run into System 10086 on the day he joined the Dimension Administrators Association and gained 10,000 points. Adopting Sirinted him 2,000 points. Going to Under One Persons world to pretend to be a powerhouse rewarded him with 500 points and a world consciousnesss friendship. Finally, he had an operation in the 1st Singrity and even dealt with an illegal reincarnator there. Why did Chen Heng suddenly have the misperception of being the main character? He clearly had D-ranked luck and used to be very unlucky. Ah! Thats not right. Chen Heng suddenly recalled. Customer Service told me that after bing a Dimension Administrators Association member, I could avoid the consequences of the overdrawn luck. My luck should have been A-ranked before that. This was the first time Chen Heng felt the benefits of luck. Now, he felt the ancestor who had overdrawn on the ns luck had been too much. Overdrawing without repaying, how maddening! However, Chen Heng tried to be optimistic. Perhaps something untoward had happened to him? Just joking. Anyone would be angry if something like that happened to them. Seeing Jeanne dArc Alter forgive him so quickly, he felt guilty, so he purchased another snack box and ced it in the corner of her room. Consider this snack box as mypensation. I will upgrade your Pok Ball after some time. Hmm! Im satisfied with thispensation. However, is the snack box expensive? Jeanne dArc Alter appeared satisfied, but she immediately started worrying about the snack boxs cost. The snack box? Lets put it this way: your Pok Ball is worth 500 of such snack boxes. Chen Heng tried to exin it in a way Jeanne dArc Alter could grasp,paring the value of the Pok Ball to the snack boxes. Fivefive hundred? Are you telling me this thing is worth 500 snack boxes? Jeanne dArc Alter trembled as she pointed at her Pok Ball, which she held in her hand. Chen Heng had already handed the Pok Ball containing Jeanne dArc Alter to her so that she could go back inside whenever she wanted. That way, she would not have to seek him out. Thats right. Jeanne dArc Alter looked at the Pok Ball, then at the tworge boxes of snacks in the rooms corner. Finally, she decided. It looks like I misunderstood you. I initially thought you used this Pok Ball because you were cheap. It looks like the Pok Ball is quite expensive. How about this? Theres no need to upgrade my Pok Ball. Just buy me more snack boxes. About this Chen Hengs original intent was to show Jeanne dArc Alter that the Pok Ball was not expensive. Who could have imagined that snacks held such an unusually high status in her heart? Whats wrong? We cant do that? We can. We can. Damn! Why didnt I realize Jeanne dArc Alter was so naive previously? Comparing a Pok Ball to snacks! Im such a genius! Book 3: Chapter 12: Sleep Together? Book 3: Chapter 12: Sleep Together? Jeanne dArc Alter did not know what Chen Heng was thinking. However, when she thought about how this lousy thing in her hand was worth 500 snack boxes, she felt the Pok Ball seller was shady. Not to mention 500 snack boxes, if you just took out 20, I would leave with you. Do you even need this thing? She had not considered how difficult it was to bring someone across worlds. Could snack boxespare to that? Ill return to my room first, then. You should familiarize yourself with this ce. Also, eat as many snacks as you want, and tell me when youve finished them. Chen Hengs heart twinged at not being able to tell the truth. There was probably aw that made cheating the stupid illegal, right? After Chen Heng returned to his room, he continued looking through Reincarnator 9527s portable spatial storage for good treasures. Damn! Is this a sniper rifle or a cannon? Chen Heng took out an oversized sniper rifle from the storage space. This thing was about two meters long, much longer than those from the Americanpany Barrett. This should be a weapon used together with that reincarnators Skilled Firearm Proficiency. However, this weapon was less convenient than directly using an ability. This was probably why that reincarnator did not use this sniper rifle when fighting Chen Heng. Furthermore, Chen Heng did not know how to use guns. Perhaps I can test the power of this gun. Its offensive power might surprise me. Since this sniper rifle came from the Host God Space, Chen Heng had no idea how powerful this sniper rifle was. Although he did not know how powerful this gun was, it looked awesomevery overbearingso he liked it. Mechas were a mans romance. Although there was no mecha, this sniper rifle could make up for it. A true man should loverge cannons. Firepower was righteousness. Furthermore, if he used this when fighting others, sniping them from afar, the enemy might think he relied on guns. This would lure the enemy into getting close. Then Thinking this, Chen Heng made a decision. If this gun was not as powerful as he thought, he would invest some points to strengthen it. Simultaneously, he would buy a gun proficiency skill. Besides this gun, there were many other military weapons: hand grenades, mines, rocketunchers, handguns, assault rifles, submachine guns, RPGs, all-terrain vehicles, and even a tank. How excessive! Was this fellow nning on fighting a war? There were also many daily necessities, like water, military rations, clothes, energy bars, oxygen tanks, diving suits, and so on. The portable spatial storage also contained several strange tools. Chen Heng recognized the Bamboo Copter from Doraemon, the t-Virus and blood serum from Resident Evil, what clearly were talismans and divinationpasses Chinese cultivators used, something that looked like the Green Goblins Goblin Glider from Spiderman, and many others. [TL Note: Doraemon is a manga/anime about a robot cating from the future to help the ancestor of his creator. The robot cat is named Doraemon and has many gadgets from the future. Here is the Wikipedia entry for the Doraemon manga/anime: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doraemon. Here is a fandom wiki on the Bamboo Copter: /wiki/Take-copter.] [TL Note: Resident Evil is a game franchise about zombies created by apany trying to make super soldiers. Here is more information about the t-Virus: /wiki/Tyrant_Virus.] Damn! This pervert even has womens panties in his portable spatial storage: white and blue stripes! Wait! This thing seems to be a tool. While Chen Heng used this portable spatial storage, an introduction of the items would pop up. However, they were just vague descriptions. For that sniper rifle, it had: Sniper Rifle custom-made in the Host God Space. Speaking of which, why is it called a rifle? This is no different from a cannon, right? Furthermore, it has undergone extensive modification, +13? Youre lucky that this rifle has unlimited bullets. Otherwise, just the bullets alone will bankrupt you. While this was an introduction, it might as well have been ridicule or remarks. The introduction for the blue-and-white-striped panty was: After giving it to a girl, it will improve the girls impression of you if she epts it. Otherwise, the girl will beat you up when you give it to her. One would just get beaten up, right? How could it improve a girls impression of one? Another mystery appeared. What kind of trashy tool is this? Im tossing it away! Toss! Chen Heng wanted to toss the blue-and-white-striped panty away but hesitated. After some time, he returned the panty to its original spot before leaving the portable spatial storage. Although there were many other items of unknown origins in the portable spatial storage, he was no longer in the mood to continue. I feel tired. Plop! Plop! As Chen Heng thought about these things, it started raining outside. Boom! Boom! Thunder roared when Chen Heng opened the window to look out. The rain fell heavily, turning into a torrent. Chen Heng watched as lightning shed, thinking about the Electromaic Control ability he had gained today. This scene looked much more powerful than themotion when Chen Heng gained the ability. However, he did not know how powerful it was. Never mind. Ill stop thinking about it. I should get Jeanne dArc Alter a legal identity for this world. Since Jeanne dArc Alter would remain out of the Pok Ball most of the time, she would encounter outsiders. A legal identity would be important at such times. Hence, Chen Heng spent 300 points on this service. Jeanne dArc Alters situation differed from Sirins. Sirin had a temporary legal identity, fluent Mandarin knowledge, and some other knowledge. However, Jeanne dArc Alter was different. Chen Heng bought her a permanent legal identity for this world. This should have cost 500 points, but Jeanne dArc Alter had knowledge from the Holy Grail, so he saved on fluent Mandarin knowledge. Furthermore, Sirins temporary legal identity would lose effect one monthter, when she returned to the Honkai Impact 3rds world. The same went for the fluent Mandarin knowledge. Knock-knock-knock! Knock-knock-knock! Rapping came from the door just as Chen Heng finished purchasing the legal identity for Jeanne dArc Alter. Come in. Chen Heng did not know whether it was Sirin or Jeanne dArc Alter. Elder Brother, you are back? You werent around when I looked earlier. The door opened, and Sirins cute head peeked in. I just returned. Whats wrong? Is something up? Chen Heng patted Sirins head after she walked over. Her hair felt nice to touch. Theres thunder; Im a little afraid. Sirin narrowed her eyes, enjoying Chen Hengs head pats as she exined why she came over. Ah! This Chen Heng did not expect this reason. There was thunder earlier, but when I came to find Elder Brother, you were not in your room. Sirin hugged his waist and even buried her head in his chest. Chen Heng could not say he caused the earlier thunder, right? Then, Sirin, do you want to sleep with me? May I? Of course you may. Then Chen Heng regretted it. Book 3: Chapter 13: Kal’tsit Taking a Loan Book 3: Chapter 13: Kaltsit Taking a Loan Now, Chen Heng felt regretextreme regret. He had always treated Sirin as a kid, so he had not minded. However, he did not expect Sirin to have a habit of hugging things when she slept. Furthermore, she was a little afraid of the thunder, so While Sirin fell asleep, Chen Heng could not. Sirin hugged Chen Heng tightly, like a body pillow. However, he dared not resist lest he wake her up. Lets use an example to describe this situation. Does everyone have the habit of hugging a nket or pillow when sleeping? Well, Chen Heng was that pillow or nket now. Although Sirin was only 14 years old, she had developed pretty well. (Three sizes: 72-53-75) Calm down! Calm down! Sirin is just 14, still a child. Calm, my ass! I cant hold on for much longer! No. Im escaping to the group chat. Casually chatting makes me happy! Casually chatting calms me down. Think of Merlin! Think of Mari! Right! Look at Merlins crossdressing pictures! Chen Heng thought of something. Then he opened the chat groups photo album. This indeed helped; he slowly calmed down. It looked like Merlin was notpletely useless, after all. At least he was good for something. Since Ive calmed down already, I should just spend time in the chat group. That is the best way to distract myself. He Who Knows Fate: I just collected all the rewards. However, I did not expect ya to have such a scummy move. It really changed my perception of world consciousnesses. Efreet: Whats wrong? Magus of Flowers: Tell us what upset you. Let everyone be happy. Administrator He Who Knows Fate muted Magus of Flowers for ten minutes. He Who Knows Fate: Phew! Im happy now. Thanks, Merlin. Lord of the White Night: It looks like theres no changing Merlins wretched mouth. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Little Elder Brother, do continue. Educate us a little about world consciousnesses. He Who Knows Fate: When ya issued the mission to me, one of the stated rewards was to half-repair my Absolute Precognition. Otherwise, 1,000 points would not have been sufficient for me to consider that mission. In the end, ya gave me a half-price discount card after Ipleted the mission. I Have a Strong Presence: A half-price discount card? That pragmatic? He Who Knows Fate: This move caught me off-guard. Although the result would be the same, I need 50,000 points first before I can use this half-price discount card. Furthermore, where did ya get it? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Now I know a world consciousnesss lower limit is lower than I previously thought. Queen of Ice and Snow: World consciousness? Is ya worthy? Speaking of world consciousnesses, it should be Root. Furthermore, whether Root can be the world consciousness is still up for debate. At best, ya is a representative of a representative. [TL Note: Root is also known as the Akashic Records. Here is more information about Root: /wiki/Swirl_of_the_Root.] He Who Knows Fate: Speaking of Root, I just recalled that Ryougi Shiki is still with me. Queen of Ice and Snow: ??? Solomon: ??? Efreet: Whats wrong? Queen of Ice and Snow: Ryougi Shiki? The person whose body is directly connected to the Root? He Who Knows Fate: Thats right. She is even my younger sister in name. Solomon: Ah! This I have been looking at the Type-Moonics in the store, and Leonardo da Vinci has been criticizing me daily for being in a daze for a long time (grumbling slightly), so I know who Ryougi Shiki is. However, why is she with you? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Thats right. When He Who Knows Fate exined it to us, Doctor Roman had not joined yet. Can someone exin? Queen of Ice and Snow: I recall that her world shattered, and she got sent to He Who Knows Fates world. And He Who Knows Fate received the Absolute Precognition as payment for taking care of her, right? Solomon: That is too lucky, right? He Who Knows Fate: Oh, right! I recall now. The customer service said Ryougi Shikis world consciousness came with her and is sleeping in her body. That is to say Solomon: Damn! Our worlds world consciousness sneaked off to another world to have fun, and that world is yours? Thats why ya and Gaia became the substitute world consciousnesses? That resulted in Gaia ying a trick and forcing ya to issue the mission He Who Knows Fate: This He Who Knows Fate does not ept me for this. I wont ept the me for this, either. Queen of Ice and Snow: This child has turned stupid. Just bury him. He Who Knows Fate: Ahem! Ahem! Lets change the topic! Another topic. He Who Knows Fate: So, since Doctor Roman became a Dimension Administrators Association member, can we just gather everyone and beat up Demon God King Goetia? I can contribute a moon fall. Solomon: A moon fall? That! Uh! He Who Knows Fate, dont get too excited over saving humanity or anything like that. Just let Fujimaru Ritsuka do it. Im not in a rush. Really! Ill ask for your help if we cannot deal with it. A moon fall? If you really brought the moon down, not to mention Demon God King Goetia, it would annihte Earth. Life is meant to be difficult. Why do you have to take such a shortcut? He Who Knows Fate: Honestly speaking, Im very bored now. Kaltsit: Goplete a mission, then. Faillen Angel Gabriel: Hey! Isnt that Kaltsit? Its rare to see Kaltsit speak. Kaltsit: Its because I have to manage thepany. Im usually very busy and only nce in asionally. nk Never Loses: Thats why I say Kaltsit must be a leader who has to manage many things. Kaltsit: Im not thepanys leader. Its just that thepanys leader is not mature enough yet, so Im assisting her. He Who Knows Fate: Thats why you were called Queen of Rhodes Ind when you joined the group? Yourpany is Rhodes Ind, right? Kaltsit: Yes. nk Never Loses: Thats already very incredible. A shut-in like me only knows how to y games. Faillen Angel Gabriel: No, no, no! Boss, you are too humble. How are you ying? Even if you went professional, you would carry everyone. Efreet: Going by my standards, Sora has already reached the peak of life. You could get an angel to call you boss. nk Never Loses: It is purely just her being lousy. To her, many people would be bosses. Im just the most incredible one. Kaltsit: Does anyone have spare points? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: You asked the right person. If you need to borrow points, look for He Who Knows Fate. He Who Knows Fate: Ah! This Although I do not need my points at the moment, the way you say it feels strange. You make it sound like Im an ATM. Kaltsit: How much can you lend out? He Who Knows Fate: How much do you need? Kaltsit: 100,000. He Who Knows Fate: Howhow much again? Kaltsit: You dont have that much? 1,000 will work too. He Who Knows Fate: The difference is too big, right? I do have 1,000. However, it would take the points of everyone in the group to reach 100,000 points. The Dimension Administrators Association is only a few days old, after all. Do take note of a change in terms. I previously messed up by tranting two Chinese terms to the same word. This word is reincarnator. Now, it is separated into re:lifers and reincarnators. The affected chapters are book 1 chapter 1, 6, 7, and 0. For easy reference, the only reincarnator we saw so far was the one who escaped from the Host God Space, mentioned in chapter 2 and the end of the 1st Singrity arc. I have gone back and retroactively changed the terms. So if you have already seen the re:life term, just ignore this message. Here is the trantion note I added to book 1 chapter 2 to exin the difference: [TL Note: There is a difference between reincarnators and re:lifers. The Chinese word for reincarnators trantes to cycle person. In Chinese, cycle in such usage mostmonly refers to the cycle of reincarnation. So far, the reincarnators we have seen in the story came from the Host God Space, but Im unsure of further details on the Host God Space. Based on other novels, the Host God Space might be something like a terror infinite genre, where people are thrown into scenarios and are given assistancesomething like a systemto help them grow. The purpose seems to be the Host Gods entertainment. Based on the understanding of the Chinese word, a reincarnator should be a person who had died and was reborn in another life but kept their memories of their previous life. A re:lifer is someone who leaped through time and returned to their younger self, getting to redo their life.] Book 3: Chapter 14: Sirin, the Restless Sleeper Book 3: Chapter 14: Sirin, the Restless Sleeper Kaltsit: Lend me 1,000 points. Ill return them soon. He Who Knows Fate: Sure. Chen Heng had 16,000-odd points right now. He just needed to ensure he had over 10,000 points, as the Ability Third Awakening required that much. Chen Heng had set 10,000 points as his first target, which he already achieved. His second target was 50,000, enough to repair the Absolute Precognition. Right now, there was plenty of leeway in either direction. As long as he maintained at least 10,000 points, he did not mind. Furthermore, it was easy to earn points in the Dimension Administrators Association. If one could notplete a big mission, one could do many small ones. Both methods could earn points, so he did not worry that Kaltsit could not pay him back. Should Kaltsit dare to default Haha! Chen Heng was an administrator. Chen Heng had at least a hundred ways to make Kaltsit die a social death in the group without her being able to do anything about it. ~(o)o Chen Heng did not mind these 1,000 points. He even felt Kaltsit was not worldly-wise, the kind of person who separated the personal from business and never dragged things out. He Who Knows Fate: Ive already sent it over in a private message. Can I ask why you need 1,000 points? Kaltsit: To cure a disease. Efreet: ??? What disease is so expensive to cure? Kaltsit: Oripathy. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Oripathy should be a disease unique to their world, right? Furthermore, I guess it is incurable or a disease that threatens the entire world, right? [TL Note: Oripathy is a progressive, terminal disease in Arknights. Heres more information on Oripathy: /wiki/Oripathy.] Kaltsit: Oripathy is an incurable disease. Those with Oripathy are known as the Infected. Oripathy can increase the patients Arts power in a dangerous way, but tapping into this power will hasten their deterioration and eventually lead to death. At that point, the body bes a new source of infection. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: I guessed right, then. Most games,ics, and animes have this as amon trope. They use some reason to create a conflict, then use that to proceed with the story. Umaru-chan: Is this based on your experience readingics? Kaltsit: I already looked in the associations store. The recipe for Oripathys cure is worth 100,000 points. The cure itself costs 1,000 points. Medicine to suppress the disease costs 50 points. Who knows how many people in the world have Oripathy? We wont have enough points if we only buy the medicine. Furthermore, it would not be as worthwhile, so we have to buy the recipe. He Who Knows Fate: Honestly speaking, 100,000 points for the recipe for the cure is reasonable. After all, it is a medicine that can cure the entire world. There is no way it would be cheap. While 100,000 points sound like a lot, you can get it afterpleting some missions. Kaltsit: Unfortunately, the associations store does not buy. Otherwise, it would be much easier. Fortunately, I can get those nations to y their part. Letting them benefit without doing anything? How could there be something so good in the world? Efreet: A buying function? I feel that the associations store will never have such a function. After all, it wont have a use for those items. What does the associations store not have? Do they even need to buy from us? Who would they sell to? To the world consciousnesses? The world consciousnesses have no need for those things. He Who Knows Fate: Itll be tough on Kaltsit; the weight of a world is all on her shoulders alone. After all, it is 100,000 points. While its not a lot, its definitely not little. Kaltsit: Thank you for your concern. He Who Knows Fate: Are you using the medicine for yourself or someone by your side? Kaltsit: Its for the true leader of ourpany. Her infection rate is already very high. Im fine; I still have a long time. The 1,000 pointsI should have them after taking some time to do a mission. Chen Heng didnt mention lending her more. He could tell Kaltsit was an extremely calm and rational person. She would not borrow less just because of embarrassment. Since she only needed one portion of the cure, she definitely had her own ns. Magus of Flowers: Phew! Its finally over. He Who Knows Fate, can you not mute me so frequently? He Who Knows Fate: That is not up to me but you. If you did not attack me, would I mute you? Magus of Flowers: Can an administrator do as he pleases? He Who Knows Fate: Sorry, an administrator really can do as he pleases. Furthermore, I dont think you will change. Look at how many missions youvepleted. You dont even have any evaluation points for applying to be an administrator, right? Magus of Flowers: Thats because I did not know you could use evaluation points to apply to be an administrator. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: I feel that even if you had known, you would stillplete a pitifully small number of missions. Yourziness is incorrigible. Magus of Flowers: Tsk. Solomon: If Merlin bes an administrator, it would be over for this association. Efreet: I dare not imagine such a scene. Right now, He Who Knows Fate can suppress Merlin as an administrator. If Merlin became an administrator, then the association woulddisband. Reason: Merlins wretched mouth incitingrge-scale arguments and battles between members, resulting in injuries and deaths He Who Knows Fate: Well, Ive chatted for a long time. It is time to sleep. Ill see everyone tomorrow. Goodnight! Efreet: See you tomorrow. Goodnight! I Have a Strong Presence: Goodnight! After closing the chat group interface, Chen Heng returned his consciousness to reality. Chen Heng saw that Sirin had changed her posture, hugging him in another waywhich gave him a headache. Right now, she had nestled into his embrace, using his arm as a pillow and his body as a body pillow. She hugged even tighter than before. Although Chen Heng practiced martial arts and had reached the peak of a martial artist, his muscles had not be exceedingly hard, thanks to the Chen ns medicinal bath recipe passed down from his ancestors. This allowed him to preserve sufficient strength and speed without turning into a bulky, muscr person. Everyone in the Chen n was a sword cultivator. Naturally, they needed to appear ethereal. How could one be a sword immortal with bulging muscles and thick limbs? Sirin hugged Chen Heng increasingly tighter, stimting Chen Heng even more. And worse, Sirins body was very soft. I have to think of another way. I cannot keep killing time in the chat group. Chen Heng was only a martial artist, not a cultivator. He still needed to sleep. Book 3: Chapter 15: It’s All the W Book 3: Chapter 15: Its All the W Chen Heng pondered Sirins identity and experiences. After thathe sessfully changed that tiny bit of romantic feeling to sibling love. He meditated with his eyes closed as he hugged Sirin, slowly falling asleep after some time. ------ The next day: Chen Hengs biological clock failed to wake him up on time, perhaps due to the psychological stimtion of the previous night. What awakened him was something squirming in his embrace. Squirming? Huh? Chen Heng suddenly opened his eyes and saw Sirin, who was hugging his body, using his arm as a pillow, and rubbing her body against his restlessly. This girlwhere did she learn such sleeping habits? She sleeps with such terrible sleeping habits. Also, her leg Sirins leg nowy on top of Chen Hengs body. This looked a lot likeChen Hengs sleeping posture. Chen Heng tried to lift Sirins hand gently. Gentlybut he could not. This girl is hugging too tightly. Sirin hugged Chen Heng tight. Not that Chen Heng could not lift her arm, but he feared he would wake her up if he pulled too hard. What could Chen Heng do? Of course, go back to sleep. In any case, Chen Heng was not going to school from today onwards. He had already applied for leave and nned to use the remaining time to review at home (take care of Sirin). Thats not right. Im bringing Sirin to the water park, right? It is currently 6:30 in the morning. Theres no rush. I can let Sirin sleep a little longer. The water park doesnt open this early. Quickly falling asleep was a necessary skill for martial artists, so Chen Heng quickly went back to sleep. Why couldnt he do it the previous night? That was purely because of overstimtion, which prevented him from calming down. When Chen Heng woke up again, he found Sirin still clung to him. When he looked at Sirins oval face, he saw she had already woken up. Ah! Elder Brother, you woke up? Chen Hengs eyes met Sirins, startling her into quickly letting go of his arm. Rather than startled, perhaps she was more of embarrassed. Oh, right, it is time to wake up. Im bringing you to the water park today. If we get up toote, we wont have time to go. Oh! I have to buy you a swimsuit too. Chen Heng felt a little lost when thinking about swimsuits. How could he know how to pick a swimsuit for a girl? Furthermore, he had to bring Jeanne dArc Alter since he could not just leave her at home alone. If he ran into anything he could not deal with, he could just turn to the capable Raven. Although Mo Qingtong would also work for this, she had to go to school. Right. Ill get up immediately. Elder Brother, go out first. I want to change clothes. Sirin is wearing pajamas, so its normal for her to change. Howeverisnt this my room? Sirin, go to your room if you want to change. I dont have your clothes in my room. Ah! Sorry. I forgot this is Elder Brothers room. Forgetting flustered Sirin. She stood up abruptly. However, she tripped on the nket in her fluster, then fell off the bed, following thews of physics. Ah! Sirin squeezed her eyes shut in a panic. However, something grabbed her arm. Chen Heng sat up and caught Sirins arm, pulling her into his embrace. Sirin did not have to panic. As a cultivator, even in the Energy Refinement Realm, she was stronger than a regr adult man. That was why so many people wanted to cultivate. Sirin had not yet adjusted to being a cultivator, likely because she became one only recently. It was fine. Even if Sirin had not adjusted, Chen Heng was still there. He had the attraction, gravity, and electromaic abilities, a triple-ability user. How could he let Sirin fall? Perhaps it was because Sirin was a younger sister. If she were a younger brother, Chen Heng would not have bothered, not even letting a younger brother onto the bed. How can a man be afraid of thunder? How can one excel without suffering a little? However, a younger sister is different. A younger sister is meant to be protected. Its fine. She still has an elder brotherme. Such double standards! Elder Brother, can you let go of me? Sirins words interrupted Chen Hengs thoughts. He found he still held Sirin, so he quickly let go. Elder Brother, Ill return to my room first. After Chen Heng let go, Sirin scrambled off the bed with a red face and ran out of his room. Dont rush! Be careful of tripping! Got it! It looks like even after cultivating, Sirins soft nature still has not changed. How could such a person have her ego swell like a pufferfish? That is too big a difference, right? Right! It must be the Will of Honkais fault. Unable to understand, Chen Heng pushed all the me on the Will of Honkai. [TL Note: The Will of Honkai, also known as the Honkai God, is a mysterious entity that usually appears as a white or colorless, featureless humanoid. The Will is the supposed creator and leader of all Honkai. You can read more about it here: /wiki/Will_of_Honkai.] Chen Heng changed out of his pajamas as he med the Will of Honkai. Now, it was breakfast time for Chen Heng. ------ In Sirins room: Sirin buried her head in the nket as she squirmed restlessly after returning to her room. How embarrassing! How embarrassing! Had I known, I would not have gone to Elder Brothers room! However, I felt exceptionally at peace when sleeping beside Elder Brother. Why is that? Actually, Sirin had found sleeping difficult the past few nights. That was why she ended up ying gameste into the night. Then, she cultivated for the entire night after she learned how to. These were to escape the panic and fluster buried deep in her heart. Perhaps somewhere inside, she felt uneasy due to the strange environment. Why didnt Chen Heng give her counseling? Well, he was a straight male. Although he was not an insensitive male, he was not good at observing the expressions of females. How could he figure out what was in this little girls mind? However, Sirin slept very peacefully in Chen Hengs room for some reason. Despite Chen Hengs gender, Siren got a motherly feeling from him. (Poor Chen Heng, treated as a mother.) Sirin remained under the nket for a while before recalling she had to change clothes. So, she started her slow journey of changing her clothes. First was removing her pajamas ------ Chen Heng did not feel anything special. Since he had converted that tiny bit of romantic feeling to sibling love, it felt very natural to him, nothing to be embarrassed about. Chen Heng skipped training today. He went straight to take a shower before making breakfast. Because Jeanne dArc Alter had moved in, Chen Heng made more today. Furthermore, he made a more sumptuous breakfast this time. After all, this was Jeanne dArc Alters first meal here. Book 3: Chapter 16: Damn Pervert! Stop Touching! Book 3: Chapter 16: Damn Pervert! Stop Touching! Breakfast had to have eggs and milk. However, the milk this time was a special milk, carefully prepared by Chen Heng; it tasted something like milk tea. As for the eggs, he made soft-centered fried eggs. Although others might worry about notpletely killing all the bacteria because of the half-solidified yolk, he did not, as he felt confident in his cooking skillsrather, the associations store. Most importantly, soft-centered fried eggs would taste more delicious and appear more attractive. Chen Heng added freshly baked bread, a sausage each, a few stalks of spinach, and some sweet chili sauce. Furthermore, he cut up two dragon fruits and stuck some toothpicks in them before cing them in his spatial storage to preserve their freshness. He would take the fruits out after eating. With these, he had a sumptuous breakfast with bnced nutrition. Chen Heng looked at the three sets of breakfast before him. However, he kept feeling like he had forgotten something. Sirin hade down before Chen Heng finished cooking. She sat on the sofa, hugging her knees to her chest as she looked in the kitchens direction while Chen Heng was busy in the kitchen. Chen Heng looked at the time and saw it was half past seven. However, Jeanne dArc Alter had note down yet, so he decided to go and wake her up. Sirin, Im going to call Jeanne dArc Alter down. Wait downstairs for a while. Oh! Got it! Sirin appeared extremely obedient. Chen Heng turned around and made his way upstairs, walking to Jeanne dArc Alters room. Knock-knock-knock! Knock-knock-knock! Jeanne dArc Alter, are you awake yet? Who is it? Look at the time! How irritating! Jeanne dArc Alters impatient voice came from inside. This scene felt like dj vu, reminiscent of Sirins first breakfast. When Chen Heng woke her up, her answer was strangely simr to Jeanne dArc Alters. Its me, Chen Heng. Time to wake up. It is half past seven, and breakfast is ready. Go on and eat first. You can just leave my portion there. Ill eat when I wake up. However, Sirin and I are going to the water parkter. Are you not going? Water park? Wait for me! Ille immediately. For some reason, Jeanne dArc Alter felt motivated after hearing water park. Chen Heng did not n on waiting for Jeanne dArc Alter at her door. Instead, he went downstairs upon hearing her answer. Chen Heng and Sirin chatted on the sofa for a while. Rather, Chen Heng spoke, while Sirin kept her face buried in her knees and only asionally grunted in acknowledgment. Perhaps she still felt embarrassed over what happened that morning. In less than two minutes, Jeanne dArc Alter came downstairs, wearing what she had worn the previous night. Fafnir followed behind in the air, pping her wings. Chen Heng wondered how those pping wings supported Fafnirs weight and allowed her to fly. Now, Chen Heng figured out what he had forgottenFafnir the dragon. Actually, Chen Heng could not be med. After all, he did not know what dragons ate. Raw meat? Elder Sister Jeanne dArc Alter, good morning! Hearing someonee down the stairs, Sirin lifted her small head from her knees and demurely greeted Jeanne dArc Alter. Oh! Good morning. You must be Sirin, right? Chen Heng had mentioned Sirins name to Jeanne dArc Alter the previous day to avoid awkward introductions when they met in the morning. Yes. Elder Sister Jeanne dArc Alter, what is that behind you? When Sirin greeted Jeanne dArc Alter, she saw Fafnir pping its wings. This is Fafnir, your Elder Sister Jeanne dArc Alters pet, Chen Heng exined, assigning Fafnir an identity. Who are you calling a pet? Roar! Before Jeanne dArc Alter or Sirin could say anything, Fafnir expressed her dissatisfaction. However, Chen Heng did not feel afraid. When the miniature Fafnir roared, it sounded like a cats cry. Shut up. Keep talking nonsense, and Ill cook you in hotpot. Chen Heng pulled Fafnir forward by the nape with his attraction ability, like she was a cat. Then Fafnir showed a devastated expression. For some reason, maybe because the Heavy Ball had shrunk Fafnir, her body felt soft now. Furthermore, her scales had an extraordinary texture that felt nice to the touch. I feel like sitting on her. Letlet me go! You damn pervert! Where are you touching?! Fafnir sounded like a molested woman, making Chen Heng feel too embarrassed to keep touching her, so he released her. Ah Heng, dont act like a rogue to a female dragon. Although Jeanne dArc Alter said that, she did not take any action. When Chen Heng let go of Fafnir, she flew behind Jeanne dArc Alter. Fafnir was no fool; she knew she could not defeat the great demon Chen Heng and could only rely on Jeanne dArc Alter. How was it? Ah Heng, was touching Fafnir very nice? Indeed, it was. Fafnir never expected her ally to betray her. Alright, alright. Lets eat first. It was gettingte; it was time to eat. Huh? Human, why is there none for me? Fafnir saw only three portions of breakfast when she flew to the table. That meant she did not have any? Ermbecause I dont know what dragons eat? Raw meat? Spiritual nts? Chen Heng had no idea at all. What do you mean, raw meat and spiritual nts? I want to eat regr food! Im getting angry! I really will get angry! Wait, dont get angry yet. Take this. See if it suits your taste. Chen Heng took out a vacuum-packed Peking duck. He tore the package open and ced it on an empty te. Fafnir flew to the te and sniffed the Peking duck. Then she nodded. This? It smells alright. Ill let you off this time. Remember to cook my portion next time. The Peking duck apparently suited Fafnirs tastes. Very good. I managed to preserve the loyalty value. It even increased by two points to 62. [Author Note: The loyalty value is on a scale of 0-100. He truly gained Jeanne dArc Alters loyalty for practically nothing. Ah, wait, no, 80 is just considered friendly at best.] Loyalty point grading: Disappointed: 0C30 Stranger: 31C60 Friendly: 61C80 Crush: 81C99 Love: 100 [Author Note: Does the grading sound familiar? Its the affection grading from Azur Lane. After all, these were modified Pok Balls.] [TL Note: Azur Lane is a side-scrolling shoot-em-up made by Chinese developers. It gained poprity in both China and Japan. An English version was madeter on. Here is the Wikipedia entry on this game: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azur_Lane. Here is another link for more information on their affection/affinity grading: https://azune.koumakan.jp/wiki/Affinity.] Book 3: Chapter 17: Chen Heng? That’s My Owner Book 3: Chapter 17: Chen Heng? Thats My Owner Alright, alright. Eat faster. After that, Ill bring you two to buy swimsuits before going to the water park. What about me? Can I only stay at home? Fafnir raised another question, feeling like she was always treated differently. You have two choices. One is to stay at home I dont want to. Ill be alone. How boring! Fafnir immediately shot down the first option without listening to the second. The second is to return to the Pok Ball and watch a livestream of us. Cant I go out to have fun with you all? Sure, as long as youre not afraid of being captured by a powerhouse for your scales, tendons, and blood. Chen Heng did not directly object to Fafnirs request to go out with them. He only stated a possible consequence. Thenthen Ill watch the livestream. It does not matter whether or not I go out. I just want to see the water park. Fafnir gave in shamelessly, not caring how others looked at her. After all, her dragon life was more important. While eating, Chen Heng checked on the legal identity that the associations store arranged for Jeanne dArc Alter to see what kind of identity she got. Name: Jeanne dArc Birthday: 6 January Age: 19 Gender: Female Height: 159 cm Weight: 44 kg Three sizes: 85-59-86 Background Information: A granddaughter of the younger half-sister of Chen Hengs paternal grandmother, so Chen Hengs distant elder cousin. Jeannes mother married and moved to France. Later on, her parents died, so she moved back to China to stay with her maternal grandmother (the younger half-sister of Chen Hengs paternal grandmother). Her maternal grandmother passed away recently, so she sought the only rtive she had left in this world. Even so, the blood rtionship is very attenuated. She just finished high school, and a university has made an exception for her to skip the college entrance exam, allowing her to enroll directly. (The specific university will depend on which university Chen Heng attends.) [Author Note: Theres no issue with naming Jeanne dArc Alter as Jeanne dArc, as this is not the Fate/Grand Order world. At worst, people would think she shared a name with a historical figure. Also, Immortal Fu Huas three sizes are 84-64-90. Can you believe that?] This Chen Heng wanted to ridicule it but did not know where to start. First, Chen Hengs paternal grandmother was an only daughter; she did not have any half-sisters sharing the same father but a different mother. Speaking of which, he knew little about his paternal grandmother. His grandfather had been too talented, dying quite early; his paternal grandmother felt depressed over it and passed away soon after. No. When I have an opportunity in the future, I must speak with this worlds world consciousness. I must get it to raise my descendants luck once Ivepleted the associations missions. My n is too pitiful, so pitiful that it went extinct in my generation. Does the world consciousness have to go to such trouble to create an identity for Jeanne dArc Alter? Does the world consciousness even have to make up the ancestry? Furthermore, I did not expect Jeanne dArc Alter to end up as my elder cousin. Also, why does it even include Jeanne dArc Alters three sizes? What is the purpose? As for thest part, the part about university, why does she have to go to the same university as me? Furthermore, it is so vague about the university. As for which university I will go to? Well, I can go to any one I want. However, Jeanne dArc Alter is a country bumpkin. Can she keep up with university lessons? Chen Heng mentally ridiculed this legal identity as he ate his breakfast. Washing the dishes came after eating. After Chen Heng thought for five seconds, he decided to send Fafnir to do the dishes, curious about how the dragon would do them. Although that was somewhat unfair to Fafnir, the question niggled him. What? Me do the dishes? You did not even make breakfast for me. To think you are not embarrassed to make me do the dishes! Although Im not human, you are truly a beast! After finishing her Peking duck, Fafnir became enraged at hearing she had to do the dishes. Actually, I was just curious about how you would do the dishes. How about this: if you do the dishes for breakfast, Ill cook a sumptuous meal for you tonight? How about that? Chen Heng tried tempting Fafnir with delicious food. No. I have never eaten your cooking before. How do I know if it is delicious? Fafnir rejected bluntly, not beating about the bush at all. After some argument, Chen Heng gave up on getting Fafnir to do the dishes. In the end, he did them himself. However, going by the logic, he found an opportunity. If he made a delicious dinner, he could get Fafnir to do the dishes tonight. Of course, Fafnirs portion would need to be extravagant. After everyone got ready, Chen Heng headed to the neighboring house. Why go there? Of course, to seek out the all-capable Raven. How would they travel to the water park? Raven would drive them there. What about swimsuits? Raven would pick them out. That was why Chen Heng envied Mo Qingtong for having such a perfect personal maid. Chen Heng had no choice but to seek out Raven, as he had no car. His parents left two cars behind when they passed away, luxurious cars at that. However, he sold the cars when he was 14, after his parents died. After all, he was just 14 and did not have a drivers license, so he could not drive. He would have to wait four years to be an adult; by then, the cars would have deteriorated and broken down. Furthermore, he needed Ravens help with the swimsuits. How could Chen Heng, a man, know much about swimsuits? As for Sirin and Jeanne dArc, there was no point in mentioning them. Even though Sirin was 14 years old, she had not even seen the sea before. Jeanne dArc was even more pitiful. Strictly speaking, she was not even a month old. So, why was she set as my elder cousin?! Chen Heng still harped on this matter. Today is Tuesday, so Mo Qingtong is at school. Her parents are working too. Elder Sister Raven should be at home alone. This must be Jeanne dArc, right? Raven served tea to the three after inviting them in. ording to Raven, the shop selling swimsuits would not open so early. Yes! Hello! Jeanne dArc answered somewhat distractedly, as thoughts of the water park filled her mind. So, does Miss Jeanne dArc have a person you like? None. What does Miss Jeanne dArc think of Little Heng? Ah Heng? Owner? Pfft! Cough! Cough! Cough! Book 3: Chapter 18: Childhood Friend Loses to Parachute Romantic Interest? Book 3: Chapter 18: Childhood Friend Loses to Parachute Romantic Interest? Chen Heng had been slowly sipping tea earlier. When he heard Jeanne dArcs reply, the tea in his mouth came spurting out. Fortunately, no one sat across from him. Owner? Little Heng,e over here. Lets have a private chat. No, no, no! I dont want a private chat with you. Elder Sister Raven, your expression right now is terrifying. Oh no! Donte over! Just kidding. I consider Ah Heng the only person in the world who holds any special meaning to me. There was nothing wrong with saying that. To those who understood the situation, Chen Heng was Jeanne dArcs only remaining family. To both Jeanne dArc and Chen Heng, it referred to Chen Heng being the only person connected to her previous world, the one she transmigrated from. After all, Fafnir was not a human but a dragon. Miss Jeanne dArc, Im sorry for your loss. The perfect maid Raven chose this suitable moment to offer her condolences. Huh? Oh, its fine. Jeanne dArc felt a little stunned at Ravens words. She only just remembered her current legal identity, where her parents had died and her maternal grandmother passed away a few days ago, a tragic story. Chen Heng had told Jeanne dArc this beforeing here. Elder Sister Raven, how did you know Jeanne dArcs maternal grandmother passed away recently? Chen Heng noticed a key point. Even if Jeanne dArc had such a setting, it did not mean everyone would know about it. I find out everything I can to prepare for eventualities. This is basic for a maid. Oh, I see. My ass! Chen Heng had never heard of this before. This was more like being a special agent. However, Chen Heng could sort of understand. After all, he was her neighbor. Furthermore, they were so close. The Mo n would definitely investigate thoroughly. As Mo Qingtongs personal maid, Raven was also an expert in the hidden world, functioning as Mo Qingtongs bodyguard at the same time. However, just because he knew did not mean he did not need to ask. If Chen Heng did not ask, it would appear strange. Have a seat first. I have to go to the kitchen for a moment. Huh? Chen Heng felt Raven was acting rather strange today. Elder Sister Raven was usually not this gossipy. Raven became anxious after entering the kitchen. This Jeanne dArc is a great enemy for the young miss. She took out a notebook from her spatial storage and wrote on it. Lets see, the contents were: Jeanne dArc vs. Young Miss 1) Jeanne dArc has silver hair. This is appealing to the Chinese, +5 points. The young miss has straight, long, ck hair, +3 points. 2) Jeanne dArcs bust measurement is estimated to be 85, but it is not confirmed. In any case, itsrger than the young misss, +2 points. 3) Jeanne dArc falls under the parachute romantic interest category, +3 points. The young miss belongs to the childhood friend category, -1 point. 4) They looked equally pretty, both beautiful, +3 points for both. 5) Family background. Jeanne dArc is an orphan and does not have much money. However, Little Heng does not care about these things. Who knows, such a setting might even incite a mans protective instincts, +3 points. The young misses from an illustrious family, a rich beauty. This inspires a desire to conquer her, +4 points. However, it would put tremendous pressure on the man the young miss loves, -4 points. However, Chen Heng is the sole inheritor of the Chen n and is half a Ji n member, so the reduction of points can be lowered by 3 to -1 point. 6) Character: It looks like Jeanne dArc is thenguid type, giving her a unique attraction to men, +3 points. The young miss is the carefree type; this is calledcandid? +1 point. 7) Erm Raven felt some despair upon seeing the tabted points. Young MissYoung Miss [TL Note: Mud failing to stick to the wall is a Chinese idiom meaning useless, inferior, hopelessly inept, or so ipetent no help would save that person. Its an analogy of the mud being too thin and watery that it cannot stick.] How is she going to stay in the game? She is too disadvantaged. However, fear not; she still has me. The young miss will have a chance at victory with me assisting her, right? We will only know after the college entrance exams. A perfect maid had to learn how to control her expressions, so Ravens expression returned to calm after she put the notebook back in her spatial storage. Then, she carried out the fruits she had prepared. Have some fruits. We can go to the store to buy swimsuits after we finish them. It is about time. After finishing the fruits, Raven brought the three to the shopping district southwest of Vast Sea City, about a 15-minute drive from Fantasy Sea Vis. [Author Note: I followed the map of the city where the Valkyries worked in the Honkai Impact 3rd game for Vast Sea City (likely Souhai City or Sapphire in the English version).] ----- In the swimsuit store: The store had just opened, and it was a Tuesday. The students were at school, and the working ss was at work. Hence, few people came to the swimsuit store. At the moment, there was just Chen Hengs group of four. Elder Sister Raven, you should bring Sirin and Jeanne dArc to pick swimsuits. Ill wait here. Chen Heng immediately sat in the customers lounge after entering the store. He had no intention of picking swimsuits with them. How can that do? Women dress for the one they like. Without you, the male, how can they determine if their swimsuit is suitable? What do you mean, the one they like? Stop linking us like that. You will create misunderstandings in others like this. Juste on in. Theres nothing to worry about; theres no one in the swimsuit store. Dont be shy. Alright. Chen Heng finally gave in to Ravens endless persuasion and Sirins expectant gaze. After entering the womens swimsuit section, Chen Heng felt dazzled. This section was much shier than the mens. This illustrated the difference between genders. The mens section just carried a few variations. However, the womens section had all sorts of patterns and types. There were one-pieces, bikinis, low-backs, two-pieces, swim skirts Merchants who cheat females are trash. After entering, Raven got the shop assistant to take Sirins and Jeanne dArcs measurements. Although Chen Heng already knew their measurements, he could not say so. If he did, he would be seen as a pervert. It might be fine for Jeanne dArc. However, if Chen Heng stated Sirins three sizes, then It went without saying that he would suffer social death. After the measurements, Raven brought Sirin and Jeanne dArc around to pick out swimsuits. Chen Heng followed behind. When Raven asionally asked for hisment, he would answer with grunts or half-hearted answers like Looks good or Suits you. What else could he say? The lines of the swimsuit fit you to a T, perfectly enting your curves? If he said such a thing to Sirin, he would appear even more like a pervert and a scoundrel. If he said that to Jeanne dArc, he might get beaten to death. Chen Heng saw all sorts of womens swimsuits today. Raven even picked a swimsuit for Sirin in the style frequently seen in Japaneseics: the one-piece school swimsuit, the kind that had the name written on the chest. Ah! This Book 3: Chapter 19: Strange Swimwear Book 3: Chapter 19: Strange Swimwear Why does this swimsuit store have this kind of ridiculous Japanese school swimsuit? This feels like some sort of shameful sex y or uniform fetish. Anytime Raven saw a swimsuit she thought suitable, she would get the girls to try them on in the changing room to show Chen Heng. Chen Heng was a straight, hot-blooded young man. How could he resist such temptation? Furthermore, Raven picked out particrly bold swimsuits for the girls. Raven stood at the side and observed Chen Hengs reaction, taking notes. He asked to see what she had written, but she stopped him, saying something about a womans secret. Raven: How can I let the person Im making records about see them? Hmm It looks like Little Heng prefers bigger breasts. I will have to prepare more papaya milk for the young miss. After all, the young miss does not hold any advantage at the moment. I wonder if Little Heng has any interest in maids? Thus, picking out three swimsuits took them half an hour. Chen Heng initially thought spending ten minutes would already be long, not anticipating that picking a swimsuit would be so troublesome. Why three? Raven had picked one for herself too. In the end, Raven picked a ck two-piece swimsuit for Jeanne dArc. Perhaps Jeanne dArc found it too embarrassing; she also picked out a cover-up for the swimsuit. The strangest thing Chen Heng found was her decision to wear one pink stocking on her right leg. That was right, just one. There was none on her left leg except for a garter. Wasnt that embarrassing? This Chen Heng wanted to crack open Jeanne dArcs small head to see what was inside. What is this strange getup? Furthermore, this is a swimwear store. Why are there stockings here? Is this really a proper swimwear store? Although it was strange, Jeanne dArc looked quite pretty like this, somewhat stimting him. However, could she really go into the water wearing this? Anyhow, as Jeanne dArc was satisfied, Chen Heng said nothing about it. As for Sirin, Raven must have considered her younger age, picking a purple two-piece swimsuit withces at the side and a skirt, possibly because her body was mature for her age. She looked adorable. Finally, Raven picked a swimsuit for herself. The swimsuit she picked suited her identity; it was a maid swimsuit. There was thecy headdressmonly worn by maids, and the swimsuit itself was a ck-and-white one-piece. However, it perfectly ented her body. The ribbon she wore on her right leg made her look very sexy, like she was cosying. [Author Note: I have seen such a swimsuit before, and that person ended up being the center of attraction.] Elder Sister Raven, are you entering the water park with us? Whats wrong? You dont wee me? Of course you are wee. Previously, I told you to go and rx, but you refused. Since Elder Sister Raven is interested, this is good timing. Lets go together. After they all picked swimsuits, they went to pay. However, there was a slight disagreement. Chen Heng wanted to pay, but Raven insisted she should pay. In the end, he put on a show of might, showing how manly he was before he won the right to pay. Alright, it was actually just acting like a spoiled child. That was right. He made like a younger brother behaving spoiled with his elder sister. Although it was somewhat embarrassing, he achieved his aim. This swimsuit store is very shadycharging so much for just a few small pieces of cloth. However, I have no choice. We need swimwear somehow. On the other hand, it is not a loss. At least I got to see Jeanne dArc, Elder Sister Raven, and Sirin wearing all sorts of swimsuits. Elder Sister Raven has an excellent figure, smooth, white skin, and long legs and can fight and cook. I wonder which lucky fellow will get her. As they were going to the water park, they also bought the shoes they needed to wear there, then ced everything in Ravens spatial storage. [Author Note: To avoid any confusion, Ill exin this here. Mo Qingtongs parents and Chen Hengs parents were good friends, so knowing some secrets was normal. However, they do not know about Chen Hengs ability for now.] After a half-hour drive: Is this the water park? However, why is there a Ferris wheel? Isnt that for an amusement park? Vast Sea City Amusement Park and Vast Sea City Water Park are built and run by the samepany; the two amusement parks connect to each other. You can buy separate tickets or abo ticket for both parks. What kind of ticket should we get? Lets buy thebo ticket! I want to go to the amusement park too! Jeanne dArc looked at Chen Heng with wide, eager eyes brimming with anticipation. Alright, alright, alright! Well get thebo tickets. If it were just Sirin, Chen Heng would get only the water amusement park tickets, as he had already brought Sirin to the night amusement park. However, he had not expected to bring Jeanne dArc back when hepleted his mission, nor for Raven toe. Since they were going to have fun, they should y to their hearts content. Chen Heng agreed to get thebo tickets. Just stay there and dont move. Ill go buy two orangesahemfourbo tickets. Chen Heng had gotten used to being slightly mischievous when hanging out with Mo Qingtong and nearly behaved in the same way. [TL Note: Buy oranges is typically said somewhat condescendingly. Its meant to make it appear like the speaker was a parent and the person being spoken to was a child. In short, its saying Im your father.] Little Heng, you are being mischievous again. Although Jeanne dArc and Sirin felt dumbfounded on hearing that, who was Raven? Could she not tell? Ahaha! Just chat among yourselves first. Ill go get the tickets. Chen Hengughed to gloss over the awkwardness. Fewer people came to the amusement park on workdays, and only two or three people stood in line in front of Chen Heng. It soon was his turn. Lets go. I got the tickets already. Where shall we go first? Chen Heng saw the three girls chatting happily when he returned. However, it was time to enter, as he had gotten the tickets, so he interrupted their conversation. The roller coaster! The roller coaster! Elder Brother, I want to ride the roller coaster! Sirin immediately asked to ride the roller coaster with much enthusiasm the moment she heard they could enter. Chen Heng now recalled that Sirin enjoyed riding the roller coaster. It is only nine oclock or so. Not many people are in the amusement park because it is a workday, so the queues will be short. It wont take much time to go through the entire amusement park. So, lets do it this way: We will go to the amusement park until noon. Then we continue after eating. Around two oclock, when it is the hottest, should be the right time to go to the water park. How about that? Is that fine? Sure! Sure! Sure! Come on, lets go into the amusement park, then. Although few were in the amusement park, Chen Hengs group became the center of attraction. Why? Well, a phony reason would be Jeanne dArc and Sirin looking cute, attracting the gaze of many. The actual reason was Raven. Her maid uniform looked too provocative. [TL Note: I have verified that the three jpgs above used to link to pictures. However, those pictures are no longer avable, so you just have to imagine them. If they evere back and I find them, Ill add the links in.] Book 3: Chapter 20: What Is a Girlfriend? Is It as Good as Points? Book 3: Chapter 20: What Is a Girlfriend? Is It as Good as Points? Who had not seen a pretty girl before? Current makeup techniques could pull a girl from a six to a nine. That was why, even though Jeanne dArc and Sirin looked pretty, they did not attract ridiculous levels of attention. However, it was different for Raven. She wore a traditional maid outfit, not the revealing type typically seen in Japaneseics. Chen Heng felt those maid outfits were not true maid outfits, or rather, they were not proper ones. What Raven wore was the truly authentic and traditional maid outfit, the kind with the skirt extending all the way to the ankles rather than a miniskirt. Maids were a mans romance. How could that not attract attention? As a result, all the people here turned their heads back for a second look. When Chen Heng previously went out with Mo Qingtong, he had asked Raven why she didnt change out of her maid outfit. Ravens reply was that the uniform was the bottom line of a maid; it could never bepromised. However, wearing a maid outfit to an amusement park had its inconveniences, like when riding certain attractions. When everyone was riding the Frisbee, Raven watched from below, as her skirt was too bulky. So [TL Note: Here is a Wikipedia link on the Frisbee ride: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frisbee_(ride).] After having wild fun for three hours, Chen Hengs group ate lunch at a KFC in the amusement park. How tiring! However, that was very fun. Elder Brother, thank you for bringing me here. Here, Elder Brother, have a drink! Sirin collected everyones c from the counter. Chen Heng had already paid. He had intended to wait there alone, but Sirin had insisted on helping her elder brother and gone over. Since Sirin wanted to be filial, Chen Heng had to agree. Wait, filial? Wait awhile. The food we ordered will take some time to arrive. Lets rest for a while first. After we eat, we can finish with a visit to the haunted house, then go to the water park. Chen Heng did not mention resting after eating. After all, everyone here was not ordinary. Ah, no, none of them was a mundane person. Jeanne dArc was a Heroic Spirit with A-ranked strength and A-ranked agility. This little bit of physical activity would not tire her. As a perfect maid and Mo Qingtongs bodyguard, Raven was also a cultivation expert in the Nascent Soul Realm, at least. Furthermore, she seemed to be an ability user too. That was why the Mo n chose her to be Mo Qingtongs personal maid. It would be strange if she got tired. Although Sirin had cultivated for only a few days, cultivation provided an obvious physical boostpared to mundane humans, which greatly increased her strength. Furthermore, Chen Heng had been using his gravity ability to lessen the burden on her. Chen Heng required no exnation. Although the amusement park was fun, I still look forward to the water park in the afternoon. My swimsuitmy awesome swimsuit! Jeanne dArc kept bringing up her anticipation for the water park. If Jeanne dArc did not mention it, it might have been fine. However, her mentioning it tempted Chen Heng to ridicule her taste in swimwear. Alright. Just wait awhile. We only have the haunted house left in the amusement park. After that, we can head to the water park. Ah! The water park. Little Heng, are you looking forward to seeing me wear a swimsuit? Raven teased. I devoutly look forward to Elder Sister Ravens swimsuit. After all, Elder Sister Raven has an impressive figure, Chen Heng teased back. Oh? Speaking of which, what kind of girl does Little Heng like? After busying herself with observing Chen Heng for the entire day, she decided to obtain information through a more direct method: point-nk interrogation. What kind of girl do I like? Chen Heng held his chin and thought about it seriously. After all, he was already 18 and would go to university soon. It would be time to look for a girlfriend after starting university. Now, it was not just Raven. Even Sirin and Jeanne dArc perked up their ears to listen. First, she must have a decent character. At least she should note to bother me when Im feeling frustrated; even better if she is gentle and considerate. Chen Heng did not like girls who randomly threw tantrums. Given Chen Hengs circumstanceshe had a house and money and was even a hidden powerhouseit should not be a problem for him to have higher expectations for his prospective partner, right? What about looks? Do you have any requirements for looks? Raven questioned further as she wrote something in her notebook. Elder Sister Raven, what are you writing? Ravens note-taking caught Chen Hengs attention and even rattled him somewhat. Dont worry about that. Just answer the question. Oh. I dont have high expectations for looks. However, it should at least match my excellent appearance. Chen Heng even praised himself a bit, but that provoked some dissatisfaction in Raven. Answer properly. Lets use an example. How about my young miss or Jeanne dArc? Ah! This Honestly speaking, their looks already exceed my expectations. After all, both Qingtong and Jeanne dArc are rare beauties. Jeanne dArc felt happy in her heart when she heard Chen Heng praise her, although she did not show it. Very good. What about family background? I have no expectations for family background. After all, her wealth does not matter to me. However, it would be good if her family did not have frustrating rtives or friends; that would affect our rtionship. Would you prefer your future girlfriend to be someone you already know or someone who suddenly appeared in your life? A childhood friend vs. a new acquaintance? However, Mo Qingtong is the only one I grew up with! Feelings depend on fate, not the length of knowing each other. What about bust size? Bubust size? That tant? Answer immediately! Ravens stern tone was slightly unnerving. How to put it Chen Heng saw Raven as an extremely outstanding elder sister. UhI have no expectations of thatas long as her chest is not t. Breasts that are not t can bring peace to the world. If the breasts are t, how could they gather support? Im not picky. Truly perverted words. Ravenpletely ignored who asked the question in the first ce. Be reasonable. Elder Sister Raven, your question was problematic, to begin with. Then what do you think about maids? Maids? Thats a mans romance! Number 10010, your order is ready. Pleasee to the counter to collect it. Someone at the counter called out Chen Hengs order number when Raven wanted to ask further. Our lunch is ready. Ill go pick it up. Wait Never mind. Go on, then. That should be enough. Phew! I finally escaped. Elder Sister Raven is not nning to match me with Mo Qingtong, right? Chen Heng was not a fool; Ravens intention was very obvious. However, he did not want to start dating so early. He wanted to enjoy some more freedom first. What is a girlfriend? Is it better than growing strong? Rather than going on a date, wouldntpleting missions be better? Book 3: Chapter 21: A Bunch of Geniuses Book 3: Chapter 21: A Bunch of Geniuses Erm Looking at the situation, Young Miss still has a chance. At worst, we can add me, the maid. After all, I am a personal maid. However, isnt it ridiculous to get me for free? Also, this Jeanne dArc is definitely a great enemy. She fits every one of Little Hengs criteria. As for Sirin, Little Heng probably wonty his hands on her, right? Probably notno. Judging from this, Young Miss cannot evenpare to Sirin. Jeanne dArc and Sirin, who sat across from Raven, appeared confused as they watched Raven look at them while writing something in her notebook. Alright, lunch is here. Eat quickly. We will go to the haunted house after we are done. How can we not go to the haunted house when visiting Vast Sea City Amusement Park? After the haunted house, we can go to the water park. Vast Sea City Amusement Parks haunted house was truly excellent, no exaggeration at all. Few visitors coulde out with a calm expression. This was not due to how horrifying the environment in there was or how realistic the ghosts and monsters in there were. Instead, it was because the ghosts in Vast Sea City Amusement Parks haunted house were all actual ghosts. Furthermore, this was registered with and approved by the Special Affairs Bureau. Who knew why Vast Sea Citys Special Affairs Bureau approved such a ridiculous request? No matter what, Vast Sea City Amusement Parks haunted house was very popr. The extremely chilling atmosphere, the unique sinister air there, and the real ghosts made this ce the ma of haunted house lovers in the nation. Furthermore, nopetitors ever seeded in beating them. Anypetitors that dared to cause trouble for Vast Sea City Amusement Parks haunted house died strange deaths, so no one ever thought of snatching business from this haunted house again. The Special Affairs Bureau did not care, as the ordinary people had made the first move. The retaliation of those from the hidden world still fell within the Special Affairs Bureaus permissible actions. Of course, the retaliation could not be too severe, at least not to the point of killing off their family. Finally, this haunted house also became the best ce for cultivators to pick up girls. Of course, Vast Sea City Amusement Park enjoyed a high traffic flow. When such a major thing happened, it prompted some ignorant idiots who just awakened an ability toe and try ghost-busting. Those people would get beaten up and tossed out. However, this resulted in another job opening. Those who dared toe and hunt ghosts were people with courage and good potential. Hence, members responsible for recruiting for the various factions frequently haunted the ce. When the haunted house staff beat up those idiots and chased them out, these people would attempt to recruit them. Since these neers had not interacted with the hidden world before, they usually readily agreed to join. A bunch of geniuses! Be it the master of these ghosts and monsters, the person in Vast Sea Citys Special Affairs Bureau who approved this, or the factions that used the haunted house to recruit people, they were all geniuses. Eat faster. After that, well visit the haunted house and go to the water park! Jeanne dArc was raring to go to the water park. Dont eat too fast. Just take your time. We have a lot of time left for the water park. Sirin, slow down. If you want more, just tell me. We can order more. Same for you, Elder Sister Jeanne dArc. How embarrassing! Truly embarrassing to address a child less than a month old as elder sister. Dont call me Elder Sister Jeanne dArc. Just stick to Jeanne dArc. Jeanne dArc decided to change Chen Hengs form of address after some silence. I feel so too. Not just Chen Heng found it awkward; Jeanne dArc also found it strange. In reality, these two had a master-servant rtionship. ------ After eating: Before we go to the haunted house, I need to inform you of this. The ghosts in Vast Sea City Amusement Parks haunted house are all actual ghosts. However, they are ghosts who have licenses. So, Jeanne dArc, dont ever attack them. You absolutely cannot attack them. Otherwise, we will get chased out. Also, Sirin, dont be afraid. Elder Brother is here. If you are afraid, you can hold my arm. Hah?! Why did you single me out? Am I someone who acts without thinking? Do you need to emphasize it so many times? Jeanne dArc felt slightly upset. I definitely will not attack, Sirin is not capable of attacking, Elder Sister Raven knows the rules of the haunted house and will not attackwhich leaves you. Its not that I dont believe you. However, important things need to be said repeatedly. Alright, got it! Lets head to the haunted house quickly. We still have the water park after that. When Chen Heng and Jeanne dArc spoke, they did not avoid Sirin and Raven. He did this intentionally to leak some information to Raven. Chen Heng felt that Jeanne dArc had a rash character and would reveal her ability, so he might as well just tell Raven directly. Dont worry. Ill help you look after Miss Jeanne dArc and not let her get too frightened. What a joke! Do I need to be taken care of? I am very courageous, alright?! Jeanne dArc dered boldly. Raven: Good. I gained another piece of information. I wonder who is stronger between Miss Jeanne dArc and the first young miss? Damn it! I should evaluate this too! Five minutester, Chen Hengs group got chased out of the haunted housefor a reason he had not expected. This reason had not even crossed his mind at all. After Chen Heng chased away a recruiter from some unknown faction, he held Sirins hand and looked at Raven and Jeanne dArc, both of whom had their heads lowered, showing helpless expressions. Elder Sister Raven, dont you know the rules? Furthermore, didnt you say you would look after Jeanne dArc? Why did you attack too? Had I not stopped you, you would have beaten the daylights out of that ghost. Also, your chest nearly smothered me to death earlier. Chen Heng did not expect the steady, all-capable, and perfect Elder Sister Raven to fear ghosts. I couldnt help it. To experience the haunted house better, I did not use my spiritual perception. When that ghost appeared unexpectedly, it looked ghastly. When frightened, one would cling to something nearby, and you happened to be beside me. Take it as a benefit from me. Dont tell me it did not feelfortable? Ravens voice became increasingly softer. Alright, Chen Heng did not want to lie. It did feel good. Never mind Elder Sister Raven, there is an even bigger offender. Pfft! Jeanne dArc, to think you are not embarrassed tough. Elder Sister Raven only injured a ghost at worst. Furthermore, that ghost only suffered light injuries. As for you, you directly went all out and sted fire. Fortunately, the haunted house had a cultivator on standby. Otherwise, this would have blown up. If you burned the haunted house, we wouldnt be able to leave and would have to wait for the Special Affairs Bureau toe. They do have a proper business license. Book 3: Chapter 22: My Less-Than-a-Month-Old Elder Cousin Book 3: Chapter 22: My Less-Than-a-Month-Old Elder Cousin Thatwho knew something would suddenly fall from above? Furthermore, it was just half a body with an upside-down face! That ghost was extremely terrifying, alright?! Never mind, we got chased out already, anyway. Lets head to the water park, then. This time, Sirin did the best. Ill buy you ice creamter. Thank you, Elder Brother! Sirin felt thrilled about being praised by Chen Heng. This is not fair, Jeanne dArc objected. Exactly! Raven objected too. Whats wrong? Am I wrong? You were holding Sirin the whole time in the haunted house. What would she be afraid of? So, are you saying you would not be afraid if I held you? Chen Heng gave the arguing Jeanne dArc a look of contempt. What does that look mean? Well, lets go in again, and Ill be the one holding you this time. Lets see if Ill be afraid or not! Jeanne dArc felt angry at seeing Chen Hengs contemptuous look. Save it. They already cklisted us. We cant enter again anytime soon. Furthermore, Sirin is only 14. How old are you now? Chen Heng had just finished speaking when he noticed something off. Strictly speaking, Jeanne dArc was much younger than Sirin, not even a month old. However, Jeanne dArc did not think about it this wayrather, she never thought about it, so she could not refute him. Instead, she flung her hair out and turned her head in a pique. Alright, alright, lets go to the water park. It is hot already, anyway. Raven wanted to gloss over this matter quickly. The best would be to beat this memory out of Chen Heng, but that was not very realistic. She could only change the topic. Alright, alright, alright. Jeanne dArc, sorry. I went too far. Lets rush over to the water park, then. Show me your awesome swimsuit. Thats more like it. Let me tell you, my swimsuit is super awesome. You have good judgment. Actually, Chen Heng did not think Jeanne dArcs swimsuit was awesome or anything like that. He even found it strange, unable toprehend her thoughts. However, the strange swimsuit could not mess up Jeanne dArcs beauty. When she wore it, she still looked pretty. Vast Sea City Amusement Park had a passageway to Vast Sea City Water Park. One could use it with thebo ticket. However, thebo ticket did not allow one to enter the Vast Sea City Water Park from the main entrance. If one left Vast Sea City Amusement Park first, one would have to buy another ticket for Vast Sea City Water Park. [Author Note: This actually happened to me.] Since their swimsuits and footwear were in Ravens spatial storage, they found a fairly isted area to take everything out before entering the water park. After entering the water park, Chen Heng bought four swimming goggles and four waterproof bags (the kind that could be hung from the neck) from a stall. They could not leave their cell phones in the spatial storage. Otherwise, they would not receive any urgent messages. There were stores outside the water park that sold these things cheaper. However, Chen Heng had not wanted to stop the car to buy them outside. After Chen Heng rented four lockers, they split up and arranged to meet at the same ce after ten minutes. Then Chen Heng saw Duan Lin, who had already changed, in the changing room. Duan Lin was the student that he met when searching for System 10086. Hey! Ah Heng! You are here too! Lin`zi? Why are you here? Did you apply to review at home too? You know me well. Chen Heng, you too? So, you used the excuse of reviewing at home to apany Su Ya to the water park? Thats right. Its hot now, and there arent many people. This is the best season for it. There will be more people after the college entrance exams. Dont you know what buckling down and studying is? Do you think youre living up to the reason you gave for applying for leave? Chen Heng ridiculed Duan Lin as he stripped. Arent you embarrassed to criticize me? Arent you in the water park too? Duan Lin gave Chen Heng an extremely disdainful look. The pot calling the kettle ck, was there a point to it? Furthermore, it was not certain yet who of them was the pot. Is that the same? Im very confident about the college entrance exams. Chen Heng had three things to rely on. First, his studies were excellent in the first ce, and he would already score pretty well. Second, he had the Absolute Precognition; how could he lose with such a massive advantage? Finally, even if the questions changed slightly because of the butterfly effect and Chen Heng did not feel confident about the exam question, he still had a third reliance: the Dimension Administrators Associations omnipotent store. There was nothing he could not buy from the associations store. If there was, it meant that he did not have enough points. He could even buy love, something intangible. The associations store truly did sell love. One could create a human with 1,000 pointsa human who absolutely loved one and remained loyal without question. Furthermore, one could customize that humans appearance. The only downside was the created human only had an ordinary persons physique. For that created person to cultivate, one had to spend points to strengthen that created human or give that created human a cultivation technique, like Chen Heng had done with Sirin. However, Chen Heng was not interested in such a thing. Haha! Sorry, I am very confident about the college entrance exams too. Thats not right. I recall that Mo Qingtong did not apply for leave to review at home. Youe clean. Who did you bring to the water park? Are you two-timing? Duan Lin shrewdly noticed the crux of the matter and started interrogating Chen Heng while holding him in an armlock. Damn! Let go! Others are watching! Chen Heng reacted strongly to being in an armlock. After all, he was a straight male who preferred girls with fair skin and long legs. Furthermore, he had just taken off his clothes. Duan Lins actions also attracted the attention of everyone in the mens changing room. So, that is to say, I can do this if there is no one around? Serve this lord, then. This lord will not mistreat you. Thats not right. Back to proper matters. Speak! Who did youe with? I will decide whether to tell Mo Qingtong based on the situation. Duan Lin released Chen Heng and returned to the main topic. Dont you have anything better to do? Why tell Qingtong? Its not like we are dating. Keep speaking like this, and Ill sue you for nder. Alright, alright, alright, Ill take it as you said. Quick, tell me who you brought. I brought my younger sister, Qingtongs maid, and my younger-than-a-month-old elder cousin. I know about your younger sister. Sirin, right? I can understand that. Also, I know about Qingtongs maid; she has an excellent figure. However, what the heck do you mean by younger-than-a-month-old elder cousin? Duan Lin could understand the first two. However, what did a younger-than-a-month-old elder cousin mean? Book 3: Chapter 23: Sirin Is So Cute Book 3: Chapter 23: Sirin Is So Cute Just joking. She is the granddaughter of my paternal grandmothers younger half-sister and is slightly older than me. Her father is French, so she is French Chinese. The rtionship seems quite messy. However, it sounds like your blood rtionship is very attenuated. Duan Lin became more animated as he chatted. It is attenuated. Why? This is interesting now. Does Mo Qingtong know? How would I know if she knows or not? Putting everything aside, if you keep dying here, Su Ya mighte in here for you soon. Chen Heng kindly reminded Duan Lin it was time to leave. Thanks for the reminder, my brother. Im going now. As payment, I wont tell Mo Qingtong about your elder cousin. In Duan Lin and Su Yas rtionship, Duan Lin was the subordinate one. Hah! How embarrassing of a man! Getting physical with me instead of finding his girlfriend? Gasp! Its a little chilly below. Chen Heng had not donned his trunks yet, as Duan Lin had armlocked him earlier. When Chen Heng went out, he found Su Ya chatting with Raven, and Duan Lin teasing Sirin. Very good. Duan Lin has to die. Ive decided on it. Even Su Ya cannot save him. As Duan Lins back faced Chen Heng, Chen Heng nned to y a trick. Chen Heng saw that Jeanne dArc had noticed him. However, he gestured for her to be silent when she was about to call out to him. Chen Heng slowly crept up to Duan Lin. Su Ya saw him but said nothing, continuing to chat. After all, mens friendships stemmed from messing around. Duan Lin had noticed nothing, continuing to tease Sirin. Sirin saw Chen Heng, but he motioned for her to be quiet. Armlock plus seismic toss! Chen Heng quickly unleashed these two techniques. Then, Duan Lin died. That hurts! What did you do that for? Duan Linined to Chen Heng while sitting on the ground. To think you still have the cheek to ask? Be happy that I didnt kill you. You even dared to tease my younger sister in front of me? I think you are seeking death. Chen Heng did not feel guilty at all and even wanted to deal him another blow. Damn siscon! Truly disgusting! What did you say? Chen Heng rubbed his fist and cracked his neck. It looks like the long-lost Eighteen Dragon Subduing ps will resurface again. Donte over. Fudge, what are you doing?! Stop! I was wrong! Keep your gayness to yourself. I have a girlfriend! Little Ya, save me! However, Su Ya ignored him. Very good. It looks like you wont show any regrets until you see your coffin. To think you are still being mischievous. Ah?! Duan Lins miserable ultion made the hair of anyone who heard it stand on end. After a while: Sirin, if you run into someone like him in the future, just shout pervert! Got it? Chen Heng lowered his head as he helped Sirin tidy her hair. She must have messed it up while changing. Got it, Elder Brother. Sirin enjoyed Chen Heng tying her hair up. Damn siscon. Im a siscon, so what? Sirin is so cute. Can I not be a siscon? Sirin, do you like Elder Brother? I like Elder Brother! Sirin likes Elder Brother a lot! Sirin cooperated with Chen Heng. Look at how cute Sirin is! I will beat up anyone who dares to tease Sirin in front of me. Ah, this Duan Lin was speechless. So, he took out his phone and dialed 110. [TL Note: 110 is the number for emergency services in China. Its the equivalent of 911 in the USA. The UK uses 999, and Europe uses 112. They can call for the police or ambnce in emergencies.] Ill leave it to Mister Policeman to deal with this damn pervert who has designs on his younger sister. Damn! You really dialed them? Upon seeing Duan Lin dial 110, Chen Heng snatched the cell phone from his hand. Chen Heng only heaved a sigh of relief when he saw that the call had not gone through. Since you really dialed it, Ill report to your mother that you are ying truant. Damn, that ruthless? Thats right. Im that ruthless! After a pause, Chen Heng took an exaggerated pose to mock Duan Lin. Beat me up if you can. What did you just say? Duan Lin had never seen anyone so arrogant before. Ill make the call now. Xiao AI, call Duan Lins mother. [TL Note: Xiao AI is a smart assistant developed by Xiaomi. Despite the official English spelling suggesting that it is pronounced Xiao Ay-Eye, it is actually pronounced Xiao Ai (eye), a Chinese transliteration. The Chinese words for it mean little love.] I was wrong! I truly realize my mistake! Big Brother is mighty! Big Brother is domineering! Duan Lins mother was the bureau chief of Vast Sea Citys Public Security Bureau. She followed the rules to a T. While Su Ya would be fine, Duan Lin would not. Good that you know your mistake! Chen Heng enjoyed this feeling. Alright, alright. Stop messing around. Why are you at the water park? Since Duan Lins girlfriend, Su Ya, spoke, Chen Heng and Duan Lin quieted down. Little Heng, are you not going to say anything to us in our swimsuits? Raven wanted Chen Heng toment on their swimsuits. Your swimsuits? Elder Sister Raven, your swimsuit suits your style very well; its like it was made to be yours. Ah, maids! How cute! I wish HmmLittle Heng, you are good withpliments. With this, Elder Sister wont have to worry about you finding a girlfriend. Hey! What about Sirins and mine? Jeanne dArc, your swimsuityour swimsuit is very suave. Right, it is extremely suave and especially cool. Chen Heng nced at Jeanne dArc, who had her arms crossed. Then he looked at her swimsuit. After searching his brain for words, he could not find a suitable description for her swimsuit and could only make do with suave. Youve got good judgment, little fellow. Jeanne dArc felt satisfied with this answer. Loyalty value, +1. As for Sirins swimsuit, it looks extremely cute, extremely, extremely cute. The purple swimsuit matches Sirins hair very well, giving her a mysterious look. Thece ribbons decorating it raise its cuteness value. Mysterious without appearing mature, cute but notcking charm. Truly my treasured younger sister, indeed. You look good no matter what you wear. Elder Brother, you praise me so much that I feel embarrassed. What is there to be embarrassed about? It is the truth, after all. Book 3: Chapter 24: My Nation’s Laws Dictate that When a Girl Is Already Fourteen… Book 3: Chapter 24: My Nations Laws Dictate that When a Girl Is Already Fourteen Chen Hengs evaluation of Sirins swimsuit was entirely different from his evaluations of Ravens and Jeanne dArcs. He praised her so much that it sounded slightly ridiculous. Now, Raven felt Sirin posed a muchrger threat than Jeanne dArc. Raven worried about Chen Heng viting morality. After all, Sirin was just 14 and seemed to have an abnormally strong fondness for Chen Heng. Furthermore, the two were legally recognized siblings, even if they did not have a blood rtionship. Raven truly worried about Chen Hengs future, fearing he would turn into a lolicon that would act on his desires before shouting, Three years would be a steal, and even the death penalty is worth it, as he got dragged away. Thats not right. Sirin is already 14. ording to my nationsws, if the female is already 14 and both parties are willing, it would not be considered a crime, depending on the circumstances, if it did not result in severe consequences. Damn! Isnt this more dangerous? Lolicons are nothing. What is scary are those who dare to act on their desires. The crucial point is that this is viable? Alright, alright. Stop it with the praises. Where are we going first? Duan Lin came over and interrupted Chen Heng. What else? Of course, the most exciting slide! Great minds think alike! Lets go! Lets go! After that, Chen Heng stared in stupefaction at the lovers water slide in front. It turned out that the slides in the water park required two people to go together. He had never taken the slides in this water park, so he had not known. No wonder Duan Lin showed such a strange gaze earlier. Chen Heng looked at the slide in front, then at Duan Lin and Su Ya. Damn it. I miscalcted. Ah Heng, weve six people here. I will go with Su Ya. How are the four of you going to split up? Duan Lin looked like he was waiting to see a good show, his anticipation obvious on his face. Chen Heng now fell into a dilemma. Chen Heng could not guarantee to resist temptation if he went with Raven. He was a straight male, so he worried he could not endure. After all, Raven had an excellent figure. Going with Jeanne dArc did not seem appropriate. Chen Heng had only known her for six days, and they had been enemies for more than half of that time. I can only choose Sirin. She is still young, after all. It would not be a problem. Chen Heng could not say lets do something else, as Sirin gazed at him with intense anticipation. Ill go with Sirin, and Raven goes with Jeanne dArc. Its happily decided, then. Chen Heng tried to ignore Duan Lins mocking gaze but failed, as it was too offensive. The two roughhoused each other again. Two minutester: It was almost Chen Heng and Sirins turn. However, he could not bear the staffs extremely strange gaze. I say, can you stop looking at me like that? This is my younger sister. In the end, Chen Heng decided to exin. We are not fools. Look at your hair color. Even if you say you are just half-siblings, no one will believe you. But its fine, Sir. We are professionals; we have seen everything already. Theres no need to exin. We will not look down on you or report this to the police. What do you mean, report to the police? What exactly are you filthy-minded people thinking? Can we not be siblings with different fathers and mothers? Can this slide really not be done alone? Chen Heng asked this question for the third time. Sorry, Sir. We cant allow that. This lovers slide is ridden on a kayak. A single person cannot handle the kayaks weight; it would affect the bnce. Sir, rest assured, we will not see you as a lecher. Alright, Sir. It is your turn. Chen Heng wanted to exin, but their turn had arrived. He could only swallow his words. The lovers slide in Vast Sea City Water Park was designed for couples. The twos positions on the kayak were quite close, practically hugging each other. When Chen Heng held Sirin as they sat in the kayak, not only did Sirin blush, but Chen Heng also felt somewhat embarrassed. Although the two had slept together the previous night, Sirin had been wearing pajamas. Could pajamaspare to a swimsuit? Furthermore, Chen Heng hugged Sirin from behind, greatly increasing the physical contact. Sirin feels veryfortable to hug. Are you two ready? Hold on tight! We are ready. Lets go! Alright! Away we go! After the staff pushed the kayak, Chen Heng and Sirin started their slide adventure. Sirin wanted to go on this slide for a reason. Vast Sea City Water Park had slides for individuals. However, those slides are too low, resulting in a short, uninteresting ride down. The lovers slide was different. This fully enclosed tunnel slide was at least twenty meters high, with many twists and bends. Although the tunnel slide was fully enclosed, there were many holes above, allowing the sunlight through and making it look beautiful. Furthermore, Chen Heng and Sirin were zooming along, making them feel like they were traveling through time and space. Of course, traveling through time and space did not feel like that. Chen Heng had tried that before; it passed in the blink of an eye. Aaaaaaah! Although Chen Heng did not feel stimted, Sirin seemed to be having fun. Why was Chen Heng not stimted? How could a water slidepare to falling from a few kilometers in the sky with no parachute or protection? Chen Heng had tried that before. Ssh! When the kayak shot out of the tunnel, the inertia carried the kayak for quite a distance on the water. Sirin, did you like that? Chen Heng leaped out of the kayak and carried Sirin out. As he did so, he asked Sirin how she felt. I like it! Elder Brother, lets go a few more times! Alright. But we should meet with Raven and the others first. When Chen Heng and Sirin reached the prearranged meeting ce, the other four were already seated there. Hey! Ah Heng, how was it? It was great. Extremely great. Could not be better! Chen Heng sarcastically answered Duan Lin. Thats right. Sirin wants to go again. Does anyone want to go with her? Im going to swim. I want to show the world my awesome swimsuit! Jeanne dArc did not volunteer. Instead, she stood up and walked to the pool. Then I will watch over Miss Jeanne dArc. Alright. Thats two eliminated. Then Chen Heng shifted his gaze to Duan Lin and Su Ya before decisively eliminating Duan Lin. Even if this great me dies here today, I will not let Sirin go on the slide with him. Book 3: Chapter 25: Yet You Claim You are Not Scum? Book 3: Chapter 25: Yet You im You are Not Scum? What are you looking at? Su Ya will not help you. She still has to spend time with me. You had better have a conscience and let the two of us have some alone time. Duan Lin sharply noticed Chen Heng gazing at his girlfriend and took the initiative to repudiate Chen Hengs choice. Lets go, my precious younger sister. Well go again. In the end, Chen Heng could only choose himself. Alright. Elder Brother, hurry up! Sirin still preferred having her elder brother apany her. The others? What were they? Hey, the young couple is back! The staff warmly greeted Chen Heng. Sirin, why are you blushing? Quickly deny it! Dont keep silent! Doing this will easily cause misunderstanding. Please dont be like this. I feel very flustered. ------ Four oclock in the afternoon, on the way back home in the car: Jeanne dArc could not sit still, as her excitement had yet to die down. She had stood on the rented kayak in the water parks pool, bing the focus of attention. She enjoyed this feeling of being looked at, believing this proved the awesomeness of her swimsuit. However, Chen Heng forcefully pulled her awayter. Chen Heng believed everyone was not looking at Jeanne dArcs swimsuit but at Jeanne dArc herself, since no normal person would wear such a swimsuit. He decisively pulled her away to prevent his pets beauty from being put on disy. Topensate her, Chen Heng bought her fruit juice and ice cream. Then they went down the lovers slide again. After he dealt with Jeanne dArc, Raven came to get in on the action. She said she, an older woman, wanted to experience the feeling of having a boyfriend. What could Chen Heng do? He could only agree. After all, he would not lose anything. What was there to fear? Chen Heng would never forget the disdainful looks the female staff gave him when he apanied three different women down the lovers slide. However, the male staff showed envious expressions. Envy, my asswait, thats not right. This is worth envying. Chen Heng did not want to bring anyone to the water park again. I feel exhausted and unbearably stifled. The group took half an hour to return home. Now, Chen Heng felt toozy to buy ingredients at the market. Although he promised Fafnir a sumptuous meal, he did not feel like moving now. This was where the omnipotent associations store shone. The ingredients from the associations store were extremely cheap. Just two points could purchase fresh, high-grade, ordinary ingredients. Of course, there were also ingredients with expensive-sounding names, like the fruit of the world tree, the flesh of a five-wed golden dragon, the testicles of a ck mountain goat, an evil god tentacle, phoenix wings, and many more. Waitwerent there some strange things mixed among them? Currently, Chen Heng was calming himself down while lying in bed. The stimtion from the water park was even greater than from sleeping with Sirin the previous night. Ding! Wee, God Sai, to the association! Theres another neer? Magus of Flowers: Neer, crossdress and share the pictures. This is the rule. Administrator He Who Knows Fate muted Magus of Flowers for ten minutes. He Who Knows Fate: This fellow is the one corrupting the chat group. This is a proper organization that maintains order in multiple dimensions, yet he turned it into a chat group filled with fools. He Who Knows Fate: You can look at the announcements. Dont ever say things like: What is this ce?; Who are you?; To think you can enter my mind!; This is very well thought out.; or Come out and fight me! Efreet: He Who Knows Fate is bing more like an administrator. Iron Fist Teacher: He was forced into it. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: I want to be an administrator too. However, the requirement for evaluation points is too high. How long would I have to work hard to gain 1,000 evaluation points? I dont want to work hard anymore. He Who Knows Fate, provide for me! He Who Knows Fate: Declined! 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Heartless. Queen of Ice and Snow: I have been searching for missions with world consciousnesss friendship, but I have seen none so far. I Have a Strong Presence: Did I miss something again? I think He Who Knows Fate snatched my lines again. nk Never Loses: Congrattions, your lines got snatched again. I Have a Strong Presence: I happened to be on a mission. It was a transmigrator, but he did not have any special abilities. The difficulty was low, so it suited me well. Lord of the White Night: For members who just awakened their abilities, like you, it is best to start from the lowest mission grade. Take your time in growing stronger so that there is no need to worry about safety. There is nothing urgent for you toplete. Just take your time. Umaru-chan: I have also done two missions. They were of danger level 1 or 2. After investing some points into physical strengthening,bined with my ability, Ipleted those missions easily. Kaltsit: I underwent my ability second awakening two days ago. I discovered I became immune to Oripathy. Perhaps it is because of the special characteristics of Originium Arts. Now, I can use Originium Arts with no worries. That saves me a bottle of medicine for treatment. [TL Note: Originium Arts is the magic system in Arknights. Here is more information: /wiki/Originium_Arts.] God Sai: That means this Dimension Administrators Association is a righteous organization that maintains the worlds order? He Who Knows Fate: Yes. You can take missions in the mission hall to earn points. Toplete the missions, you might go to various worlds to maintain order. God Sai: What is the use of points? Can it buy coffee pudding? He Who Knows Fate: Coffee pudding? You can buy arge box of such things with 1 point. The daily sign-in gives you 10 points each time. If youplete a rtively difficult mission, it will reward you with 5,000C6,000 points. By then, you can even buy a house made of coffee pudding. Who knows, the Dimension Administrators Associations store might really have such an item. Umaru-chan: This is very possible. I saw a house made entirely of candy in the Dimension Administrators Associations store. It costs 20 points, so it is a little expensive for me. The house is enormous, and it is all candy. Even the chairs, tables, sofas, and nkets can be eaten. God Sai: A coffee pudding houseIm on fire now! He Who Knows Fate: Wait a moment. Dont rush to be on fire. If you have a special ability, you can spend 100 points in the associations store to buy the Ability Second Awakening. It can strengthen the potential of your ability. If you do not have a special ability, I can lend you 300 points. Adding the 100 points for signing in on the first day, you can buy the Ability Awakening. Book 3: Chapter 26: What a Joke! Chen Heng Has D-Ranked Luck? Book 3: Chapter 26: What a Joke! Chen Heng Has D-Ranked Luck? God Sai: Can it increase ones control over the ability? He Who Knows Fate: You should be able to. Even if the Ability Second Awakening is insufficient, theres still the Ability Third Awakening. God Sai: Youre a little toote. I already spent 1 point to buy coffee pudding. He Who Knows Fate: Fortunately, it is just 1 point. Ill send you 1 point in a while. From the problem you described, you probably have a special ability, right? Remember to use your points to undergo the ability second awakening. God Sai: Thank you. Kaltsit: He Who Knows Fate, can you help me ping everyone? I dont have administrator privileges, so I cant. He Who Knows Fate: What do you want to do? Kaltsit: I want tomission some work. He Who Knows Fate: How many points? What kind of mission is it? Kaltsit: 3,000 points to save a person. He Who Knows Fate: @Everyone, Kaltsit has amission. Reward: 3,000 points. Type: Protection Mission. Solomon: A protection mission? However, I am a helpless doctor. Queen of Ice and Snow: Im not good at protection missions. Umaru-chan: A 3,000-point protection mission? I dont have the strength for that. I Have a Strong Presence: It might be possible if it were to assassinate someone. However, protection is impossible. nk Never Loses: This die-hard shut-in does not know what you are talking about. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Im busy earning evaluation points right now, so I cant go. Lord of the White Night: I wont be going. Your world is too weak. Efreet: Im not going. My ability is sealed. God Sai: Im at school and cant go. Faillen Angel Gabriel: School +1. Iron Fist Teacher: Teaching. Kaltsit: He Who Knows Fate: If you dont mind, I can go. I have applied for leave to review at home, so I have nothing to do for these ten days before the college entrance exams. Kaltsit: Sure. This is good. I can return the 1,000 points I owe you at the same time. He Who Knows Fate: You earned the points pretty fast. Kaltsit: Just lucky. I ran into a re:lifer whilepleting a mission to chase a transmigrator away. Then I ran into a person with system remnants. As a result, I gained 7,000 points in one go. He Who Knows Fate: System remnants? Kaltsit: ording to the mission information, they are the remnants from after the system factions mainframe destroyed failed systems. These count as a mutted and simplified system, retaining only the ability to travel between worlds. Furthermore, the ability has limited uses, and using it takes a lot of energy. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Your luck is only second to He Who Knows Fates. Kaltsit: What about He Who Knows Fate? Queen of Ice and Snow: This fellowpleted a luck-based mission worth 10,000 points in less than two hours after joining the chat group on the first day. Furthermore, he earned a further 2,000 points. That is also why the Dimension Administrators Association gained more attention and became truly valued. Efreet: Previously, the Dimension Administrators Associations store did not sell physical goods. I Have a Strong Presence: He Who Knows Fate became an administrator because of this mission. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: In summary, by only walking a few kilometers, he gained 12,000 points, upgraded the Dimension Administrators Association, and became an administrator. By the way, he also gained a precious younger sister. Solomon: Solomon: Is your luck really D-ranked? He Who Knows Fate: Who do I ask if you ask me? Iron Fist Teacher: He Who Knows Fate, you are a high school student, right? Dont you have your college entrance exams? This kind of personalmission wont alter the synchronization of the two world times. He Who Knows Fate: It does not matter. In any case, I already saw the college entrance exam questions with my Absolute Precognition. How can I fail when I know all the questions? Efreet: This fellow also gained his Absolute Precognition out of nowhere. Solomon: He did not just gain the Absolute Precognition. He also gained Root. I would believe it if you told me he has EX-ranked luck. He Who Knows Fate: There are various reasons. Furthermore, I did not decide that. On top of that, my luck was previously terrible. I cant go into detail, but you can treat it as a curse, a curse that is passed down in the family. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Is this inherited curseresolved? He Who Knows Fate: I cant call it resolved. I can only say it does not affect me. However, it will affect the future generations, so I have a heavy burden to bear. Queen of Ice and Snow: How many points to resolve it? Say the number. He Who Knows Fate: SeSenior! 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: I can chip in some. I have spare ordinary points. Evaluation points are whats important to me. Iron Fist Teacher: Im willing to contribute what little I have. Kaltsit: I can lend you 3,000 at most. Lord of the White Night: I have some savings too. Thework and connection Chen Heng built up finally because useful. Unfortunately He Who Knows Fate: This is not a problem that points can resolve. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: There are problems that points cannot resolve? Lord of the White Night: Indeed. Points can be considered practically omnipotent. He Who Knows Fate: It is because of the world. A powerful expert appeared among my ancestors, which overdrew on the entire ns luck. Since that ancestor, my n has always been a single line of descent. Furthermore, the better ones talent, the earlier one dies. If not for entering the Dimension Administrators Association, I would die in a few more years. Solomon: You saw that with the Absolute Precognition? He Who Knows Fate: Thats right. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Why would an expert appearing in your n overdraw on the entire ns luck? Lord of the White Night: Perhaps because a stronger person would monopolize more resources from the world. If they did nothing beneficial for the world, the world consciousness would not leave things lying. While it cannot affect the expert, it can affect the n. He Who Knows Fate: That is the rough idea. The stronger a person, the greater that persons impact on the world, and the more of the worlds resources that person monopolizes. After that ancestor disappeared, the world could target his descendants without fear, taking the lost resources back from us. Solomon: Oh, that! Well, this sounds a little rude, but your ancestor is too irresponsible. He Who Knows Fate: Right now, my only solution is to do more world missions and umte luck for my descendants. Iron Fist Teacher: Since you have the solution, its not a problem, then. He Who Knows Fate: @Kaltsit, when are we starting? Kaltsit: These couple of days. I will let you know then. Ill send 2,000 points to youter: 1,000 is for repaying the debt; the other 1,000 is the deposit. Iron Fist Teacher: Speaking of repaying debts, I also owe He Who Knows Fate 300 points. Now that I have points, Ill send them to you shortly. I Have a Strong Presence: +1 Umaru-chan: +1 He Who Knows Fate: Just remember to call me when it is time. It is almost time for dinner; I have to cook now. Serving a big family is really tiring. Book 3: Chapter 28: Electromagnetic Energy Ability Obtained Book 3: Chapter 28: Electromaic Energy Ability Obtained After dealing with Sirin, Chen Heng entered the kitchen and saw Jeanne dArc doing the dishes. Although dishwashing was very simple and took a rtively short time, Chen Heng just did not want to do it for some reason. Since Jeanne dArc was doing the dishes for the first time, Chen Heng decided to supervise lest she mess up. Jeanne dArc, did you put detergent? As Chen Heng watched, he noticed something wrongack of bubblesas Jeanne dArc scrubbed the dishes. What is detergent? Oh! I got it! It is something for washing the dishes! I forgot. Jeanne dArc had the knowledge given by the holy grail, so she knew about detergent. However, that did not mean she would remember to use it. Then scrub them one more time. Remember to use detergent this time. Otherwise, the dishes will not be clean. If they are not clean, it will affect the food for the next meal. Got it. Jeanne dArc wanted to reject Chen Heng when he told her to do the dishes again. However, she silently picked up the nearby detergent after he mentioned the effect on the next meal. Then she seriously scrubbed the dishes, being very meticulous about it. Jeanne dArc ced the dishes in the cab Chen Heng pointed to only after he indicated his satisfaction. Chen Heng ced Sirins new clothes in her room, then returned to his room to wait for nightfall. Truth be told, he had received the new clothes two days ago. However, he was in the 1st Singrity then and had forgotten about it by the time he returned. If not for needing to coax Sirin, he might have remembered them only after another few days. Of course, it was more likely that he would have forgotten for a long time. Chen Heng yed with his phone for a while, then changed to Honkai Impact 3rd and Fate/Grand Order, and finally spent the rest of the time in the chat group. Eventually, Chen Heng felt too bored, so he went back downstairs and ate some snacks with Sirin while hugging her. Why hug her? Of course, because it wasfortable. Twilight finally came at past eight. Sirin, get up. I have something to do and need to go out. Chen Heng patted Sirin, who was in his embrace, getting her to stand up. Elder Brother, what are you going to do? Sirin felt slightly bewildered. Going by Chen Hengs habits, he would not go out at night. Im going to train my ability. It is just like how you need to cultivate; I also need to train my ability. Cant the basement do? It normally would, but not tonight, as there might be a bigmotion. Alright. Elder Brother, doe back early. Dont worry. It wont take long. ------ Chen Heng returned to the ce where he gained his electromaic control ability. The same ce, and the same smell. Chen Heng found the tree stump he sat on yesterday. There were many charred trees within a ten-meter radius of the tree stump, the victims of yesterdays lightning barrage. Ermcan this be considered as lightning striking trees? Today, Chen Heng nned to apply the ability second awakening to his electromaic control ability. When Chen Heng underwent the ability second awakening a few days ago, he did not have the electromaic control ability yet, which meant he missed an opportunity to awaken the electromaic control ability once. However, the associations store was quite humane, offering an Ability Second Awakening (Make-Up) for members who obtained new abilities after awakening their ability a second time. Most importantly, it was very cheap, only ten points. The Ability Third Awakening (Make-Up) was 1,000 points, and the Ability Fourth Awakening (Make-Up) was 100,000 points. That meant that one only needed a tenth of the points to make up for the extra abilitys awakening. Chen Heng sat on the same tree stump as yesterday and tapped purchase in the associations store. After he tapped purchase, nothing happened at first. Three secondster, arge lightning bolt suddenly rushed out of Chen Hengs body, covering the beach and all the trees within one hundred meters. Then it continued to expand outwards. Everything in this radius, the ground, trees, sand, and rocksanything solidgave off electric light. Arcs of electricity swam over the surface of Chen Hengs body. However, they did not harm his clothes or skin. Chen Heng observed the changes in his body. He could clearly feel anything connected to electricity or maism within a radius of one hundred meters. Soon, his calf transformed from flesh to electricity. Then his knees, his thighs, his waist, his abdomen, his chest. Finally, his entire body had turned into a clump of restless electricity, like a human-shaped lightning bolt. Soon after, the electricity covering the area a few hundred meters away from Chen Hengs body calmed down slowly. He reverted from his electricity state to a physical body of flesh and blood as the electricity returned to him. Chen Hengpleted the second awakening of the Lvl 5 Electromaic Control, upgrading it to the electromaic energy control ability and gaining an elemental transformation ability. Now, there was no longer a level restriction. As long as his Will Energy could support it, the electromaic control could strengthen infinitely. Previously, he could already affect other things with purely his Will Energy. He could lift a rock two meters in diameter without using his attraction ability. After the ability second awakening, his Will Energy improved again. Phew! This feels great. Furthermore, this elemental transformation ability is quite powerful. Chen Heng clenched his fist, feeling the energy flowing in his body. Then, he tried transforming just one hand into electricity. Then Chen Hengs left hand slowly turned from flesh into a clump of arcing electricity. After a sh of lightning, Chen Heng vanished from where he stood to appear on a charred rock on the beach, one hundred meters away. Chen Heng seemed like he had gained a new toy, continuously experimenting with his new ability. This flicker ability resulting from the electromaic elemental transformation and the spatial jump ability derived from his attraction ability had their advantages. In gaming lingo, spatial jumps had a windup time; it required the user to build power. Although this time was very short, it was unavoidable. On the other hand, the flicker ability was simply pure speed. In a short distance, it was even faster than spatial jumping. However, it also had limitations, unable to prate nonconductors. After one more flicker, Chen Heng returned to sitting on the tree stump. Then he said something strange to his southeast. Alright,e out. Stop hiding. Jiang Cheng, stop hiding. I see you. How did you discover me? Jiang Chengs figure slowly appeared under the shadow of arge tree to Chen Hengs southeast. Do you think I will tell you? Every persons body produced electromaic waves. Chen Heng could sense anything rted to electricity or maism. Book 3: Chapter 29: Return from the Dead Book 3: Chapter 29: Return from the Dead The upgrade of the Lvl 5 Electromaic Control to electromaic energy control not only removed the level restrictions but also provided an all-around improvement. The ability now had more areas of practical application. Its fine if you dont tell me. How did you know about the Secret Schr Society? It had hidden very well. Jiang Cheng did not dwell on this question. After all, few would tell others about their secrets, especially a stranger they had only met a few times before; only people with damaged brains would do that. Dont bother with how I knew. Just know that I was telling the truth. How was it? Have you reported it to your superiors? Not yet. I still have not investigated its headquarters, just a branch. Just the offenses of one branch would already result in the Secret Schr Society dying over ten times. I recall your branch head is a hot-tempered and unyielding person. Based on his temper, he would have targeted them to the end long ago, right? Chen Heng knew the branch head of Vast Sea Citys Special Affairs Bureau. That person had retired from the battlefield, and explosive would not do justice to his choleric disposition. I now really suspect you are a Special Affairs Bureau external member. You know quite a lot about the Special Affairs Bureau. Stop changing the topic. I dont dare to tell him precisely because Branch Head Lis temper is too fiery. I feel you dont want to tell your branch head purely because you want to deal with this matter yourself. Chen Heng nced at Jiang Cheng up and down, immediately seeing through his thoughts. This feels truly upsetting. Jiang Cheng gave Chen Heng an annoyed look but did not refute him. Do you have any interest in bringing me along? Seeing Jiang Chengs current appearance, Chen Heng suddenly felt an interest in destroying the Secret Schr Society. What Chen Heng saw in the future and what would actually happen were two different things, after all. Im not interested. Since you already know I want to deal with this myself, what gave you the courage to make this request? I dont mean anything by it. If you are not willing, then forget it. Chen Heng only felt a passing interest. Since Jiang Cheng had no intention of cooperating, Chen Heng quickly dismissed it. Can you not cause such a bigmotion the next time you practice your ability? Consider this a kind reminder from the Special Affairs Bureau. As if I wanted this I will keep your reminder in mind. Goodbye. Chen Heng vanished from his original spot with a sh of electricity and a crack of thunder. Did you think I wanted to remain here? The earliermotion already attracted plenty of spiritual perception and Will Energy to focus on this ce. I cant wait to leave as soon as possible. ------ The next day: Since the group had already gone to the water park yesterday, Chen Heng decided to rest at home today. Whats so fun about going out? Training my ability at home is better. Although there was no systemized method for growing abilities in Chen Hengs world, there was the omnipotent Dimension Administrators Associations store. When Chen Heng searched for ways to grow his ability, he saw an item in the associations store: the Will Energy visualization technique. This technique visualized a powerful target, and ones Will Energy would grow faster the stronger the target. This item had many versions: Evil God Visualization Technique, Visualization Technique, Divine Dragon Visualization Technique, etc. However, Chen Heng purchased a nonspecific visualization technique, as he felt the targets of those other visualization techniques were unreliable. This visualization technique excelled at rapidly growing ones Will Energy, something good that was not avable in Chen Hengs world. The ability users in his world had no clear method of growing stronger and could only grow over time. However, the disadvantage was that the stronger the visualization target, the easier for the target to notice themselves being visualized. If noticed, the target could cause problems while one was visualizing the target, possibly destroying ones Will Energy. Hence, it was better to choose a more reliable target for visualizing. At the very least, it should be someone who would not smash one to death for visualizing them. Those specific visualization techniques were not only expensive but also seemed unreliable. After Chen Heng spent 1,000 points to purchase this visualization technique, he did not immediately choose a visualization target. He had just undergone the ability second awakening for the electromaic control ability, so he was not in the best state. He had to be as prepared as possible for the first visualization. After making lunch for the bunch of foodies, Chen Heng returned to his room to experiment with the visualization technique. Now, he did not care about who among those foodies downstairs won the right to do the dishes, as he had finally found a way to strengthen his ability. Previously, Chen Heng was no different from ordinary ability users, only able to grow stronger with time. However, he had already reached a bottleneck at the end of the previous year and could not grow any stronger. Fortunately, the associations store had the ability second awakening. Right now, the problem was who to visualize. Chen Heng pondered this. The strongest Dimension Administrators Association member should be Lord of the White Night. However, he did not want to visualize her. It was not about trust. Instead Alright, it was a trust issue. Currently, Chen Hengs rtionship with Lord of the White Night is like coworkers in apany at best. Regarding rtionships, it would be better than strangers but might not be much better. Chen Heng did not want to expose such a weakness to another. One should not have intentions to hurt others, but one should always guard against others. In the end, Chen Heng decided to visualize that powerful Chen n ancestor who had overdrawn on the ns luck. It was possible to visualize dead people with the visualization technique, but one had to understand that person extremely well. Furthermore, one needed a close rtionship with the target; a blood rtive would be the best. However, few people would choose to visualize a dead person. The growth speed and Will Energy obtained from the visualization technique were directly rted to the visualized targets strength. If one visualized someone weaker than oneself, it would be useless; the target had to be someone much stronger than one. There was no way to be certain whether a super-powerful expert had indeed died. If one wanted to court trouble and visualized such an expert, that person could easily destroy one with the flip of his hand. The risk was too great. After all, powerhouses frequently returned from the dead. There were even some powerhouses who would not truly die as long as someone in the world knew about them. How horrifying! Book 3: Chapter 30: Chen Heng Exploded Book 3: Chapter 30: Chen Heng Exploded Chen Heng had nothing to worry about if his visualization target was the Chen n ancestor. That ancestor had vanished two thousand years ago and was probably dead already. Furthermore, even if that ancestor were alivethe chances of which were slimthat ancestor would not kill his final descendant. On top of that, Chen Heng had a backup, which was the Dimension Administrators Associations stores temporary life service. The temporary life service would help block one fatal blow, at the cost of 5,000 points. Truth be told, this service was worthwhile. If one did not suffer any fatal strikes, no points would be deducted. As for understanding this ancestor, there was plenty of information in the ancestral spatial storage. All the images and information about everyone in the Chen n since the first generation of cultivators could be found in the spatial storage. Chen Heng was the Chen ns eighty-sixth-generation inheritor. That ancestor was the thirtieth generation. Chen Heng dug through the information on the Chen ns various generations at the ancestral hall in the spatial storage. The more information Chen Heng looked through, the more rmed he became. All of them died terrible deaths. Based on the image pearls, those with better talent died faster. Chen Heng died at twenty-one in the original timeline and was among the youngest to die. After searching for a while, Chen Heng found that ancestors image pearl. That ancestors name was Chen Xiu, and he was indeed extremely outstanding. [TL Note: The Xiu character in Chen Xiu means outstanding/excellent.] The image pearl contained this ancestors birthday, birthce, character, interests, aptitude, and details of his cultivation technique. It also had images of him when he was a child, a youth, middle-aged, and in other life stages, as well as messages he had left for theter generations. This was typical of the Chen ns image pearls. Chen Hengs father, Chen Xuan, also had an image pearl there. Since this ancestor, every generation knew they might die at any time, so they would immediately leave an image pearl behind when they got married. This felt strangely sad. After learning the information, Chen Heng had enough to begin visualizing. Using the visualization technique, he slowly built an image of that Chen n ancestor in his mind. After about ten-odd minutes of visualizing, the image of that Chen n ancestor in his youth with his eyes shut appeared in Chen Hengs mind. Having made this model, Chen Heng could use it as a target. However, when Chen Heng started, he explodedas literal as the words meaning. Chen Hengs mental space exploded. More specifically, the Chen n ancestor model he built suddenly opened his eyes and exploded when Chen Heng started the visualization technique. When the model exploded, Chen Hengs mental space also exploded. Strangely, nothing happened to him. His Will Energy had even grown significantly, by nearly half. Truly miraculous! However, Chen Heng did not feel happy about it. Customer Service! Customer Service! I have aint! Why is it you again? Whats the problem? Speak quickly. The Will Energy visualization technique I bought in the associations store exploded. Exploded? Thats right. After I finished building the model and started visualizing, the models eyes suddenly opened, and he exploded. What is strange about that? You never informed the target before visualizing him, right? What is there to inform? He disappeared over a thousand years ago. His ashes have probably already dposed. You said it earlier. The model suddenly opened his eyes. This means he is another powerhouse who faked death or is just missing and not dead. This is quite normal. Of all the visualization techniques in the associations store, you ignored those with pre-constructed models and insisted on visualizing a person whose survival you could not verify. That means the visualization target is alive? Definitely. People like you who dare to use the nonspecific Will Energy visualization technique to visualize a powerhouse whose survival is uncertain are rare. Those that survive as long as you do are even rarer. Then why did my Will Energy suddenly grow by so much? That further proves the visualization target is alive. However, he is too powerful, resulting in the visualization model you constructed exploding. However, he is cordial with you, rather extremely amiable with you; he used his Will Energy to protect you from a distance. After the explosion, the pure Will Energy merged with you, so your Will Energy suddenly grew by a significant amount. Thats why you should just obediently buy those visualization techniques with pre-constructed models. Why court trouble? The associations store will not sabotage you. Hey, why are you not speaking anymore? You are the one who wants to make aint. If there is nothing else, Ill be leaving. My emotions are quiteplicated at the moment. Complicated did not do justice to how Chen Heng felt now. Continue to wallow in yourplicated emotions, then. Goodbye. This time, Chen Heng did not object, as he was in a bad mood. Ancestor, you are powerful, so powerful you can affect the world. However, you just vanished at the drop of a hat. Its one thing if you had died; at least it would mean you were helpless about the situation and not that you did not bother to help your descendants increase their luck despite being alive. You might as well be dead. At least I would not be feeling suchplicated emotions now. Chen Heng simply did not know how to face this ancestor now. Should he be happy? After all, that was the powerful Chen n ancestor. Should he be upset? After all, that was the powerful Chen n ancestor. Chen Heng did not know what to do. What should one do when in a bad mood? Naturally, vent his frustration on the foolish chat group members. ------ At the same time as Chen Hengs mental space exploded, there was a handsome, white-robed youth seated cross-legged in the void outside the world. However, there was nothing under this youth. There was a twenty-meter-diameter transparent bubble in front of him, containing two figures: one ck and one purple. This is a visualization technique? It seems like one of my descendants is visualizing me. Looks like my descendants are doing quite well to obtain a visualization technique. I wonder what my Chen n has grown to now? As the youth spoke, he revealed a faint smile, apparently thinking of something happy. Damn! Little mutt, wake up! A miracle has happened! When the bored ck figure saw the white-robed youth smile, he quickly pped the purple-d figure beside him, rousing the sleeping purple-d person. Screw you! Are you tired of living? Are you looking for a fight? What miracle can happen when we are locked up in this darn ce? Its not like we are getting released. Furthermore, who are you calling a little mutt? Its really a miracle! The white-d grim reaper sitting outside actually smiled! Book 3: Chapter 31: The Target of the First Group Activity Is Actually… Book 3: Chapter 31: The Target of the First Group Activity Is Actually (o) What? Thats impossible. You are kidding me, right? He is not smiling now? The purple-d youth looked at the white-robed youth sitting upright. Then, he gave the ck-robed man a p, as the white-robed youth was now looking at the two unsmilingly. But he really smiled earlier. If I lie to you, Ill be a true little mutt. If you dont believe me, I can take the memory out and show you. The two of you, shut up. Since you are being locked up, act like it. Look! He turned furious from embarrassment. So, its true! Quickly, take out the memory fragment in your head and let me see! If he is really smiling, you will make a fortune after you get out. Those women chasing after him are very wealthy! Hah! When can I get out? How would I know that? In the end, isnt it all because of you? Ptooey! The white-robed youth continued meditating expressionlessly as he watched the two. However, he thought about whether to apply for leave to see his descendants. ------ After Chen Heng opened the chat group interface: Administrator He Who Knows Fate muted Magus of Flowers for ten minutes. Efreet: 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Queen of Ice and Snow: I was wonderingMerlin did not say anything. He Who Knows Fate, why did you mute him? He Who Knows Fate: Im in a bad mood. Iron Fist Teacher: Ahthis nk Never Loses: I suddenly somewhat pity Merlin. I Have a Strong Presence: Perhaps this is the karma that the Buddhists talk about. He Who Knows Fate mutes Merlin whenever he gets angry because of Merlins past transgressions. God Sai: Whats upset you? Tell us. Perhaps we can help. Also, thank you for the one point yesterday. Ive already undergone the ability second awakening, and my control over my ability has improved significantly. He Who Knows Fate: Theres no need to thank me. Efreet: God Sai is right. There is strength in numbers. Solomon: Tell us what upset you today; that will improve your mood. He Who Knows Fate: Its like this. I bought a non-specific Will Energy visualization technique yesterday. When I visualized that super-powerful ancestor of mine Lord of the White Night: ThisI have no way toment on this. It is your family matter, after all. Iron Fist Teacher: Indeed. Solomon: An honest and upright official finds it hard to break away from family matters. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: I feel you dont have to worry about this problem at all, as you cant contact him, anyway. You exploded when you visualized him because you didntmunicate with him prior to that. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: I feel you should just wait calmly. Your ancestor noticed when you visualized him. If he cares about his Chen n, he will return to see you. If he does not want to, or if he has no interest in his descendants, then you wont see him. Queen of Ice and Snow: I feel that He Who Knows Fates ancestor probably still has feelings for his n. After all, he protected He Who Knows Fates mental space. Efreet: Thats true. The only thing you can do is wait. Lord of the White Night: Do you want me to help you beat him up when he returns? That is all the help I can provide. God Sai: Im quite confident in my martial prowess. Although I do not advocate using supernatural abilities on ordinary people, your ancestor has gone a little overboard. Furthermore, he cannot be considered an ordinary person. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Bring me too. Queen of Ice and Snow: If I have nothing to do at that time, perhaps I can help. nk Never Loses: So, our associations first group mission is to beat up He Who Knows Fates ancestor with him? Efreet: Seems like it. He Who Knows Fate: Thank you, everyone. Well speak about it again when the timees. Right now, my emotions are a littleplicated. Im going offline to calm down first. Before going offline, Chen Heng nced at the time in the associations interface and saw it was already five oclock. Whats the situation? I started organizing the information to prepare for the visualization after eating, then started the visualization at about one oclock. A few hours passed just like that? Is it because of the explosion? Ignoring the process and focusing on the results, the results were excellent, as his strength had doubled, maybe more. Although Chen Hengs Will Energy only increased by half, Will Energy became harder to grow the more there was. An increase of half sufficed to double his strength. Now, Chen Heng could undergo the ability third awakening. Furthermore, he could exploit it to maximum effect. Chen Heng remembered what Jiang Cheng had said when he advanced his electromaic control abilityst night, and decided to dy his ability third awakening for a few days. Perhaps he could do it in Kaltsits world when he went to help her. Thinking back on it, I obtained new abilities a few days after joining the Dimension Administrators Association: gravity and electromaic energy. Then, my Will Energy grew much stronger because of the ability second awakening and the visualization technique, so the limitations on my ability are gone. Indeed, joining the Dimension Administrators Association is the best thing that happened to me in my life. After going downstairs, Chen Heng saw Jeanne dArc and Sirin ying a two-yer action game in the hall. Jeanne dArc was not ying alone anymore; she even yed with Sirin. Sirin had stopped cultivating, only munching on snacks and ying games every day. However, that was nothing. It was fine as long as she was happy. After all, cultivating for one month would not amount to much. Elder Brother, you woke up. I went to call you down to y games with us earlier, but I saw you sleeping while sitting cross-legged. Truly awesome! Thats why I did not wake you up. Jeanne dArc and Sirin greeted Chen Heng while they continued ying. What do you mean, sleeping? That was meditation, alright? Meditation. I know that. I recall Magi also need to meditate. Whats wrong? Did you change to being a Magus? What do you mean, Magus? My ability requires meditation to improve. Alright, alright. So, when are you cooking dinner? Does this foodie, Jeanne dArc, only think about eating? Im going out for a while. Ill cook for you when I return. Chen Heng wanted to sit in Fantasy Sea Viss garden for a while to clear his mind. Elder Brother, take care. This was his little darling, Sirin. Remember toe back earlier! This was the foodie, Jeanne dArc. Ten minutester, Chen Heng regretted going for a walk in Fantasy Sea Viss garden, as sometimes, ignorance was bliss. Chen Heng saw Mo Qingtong standing across from a person. That person was the little girl Chen Heng rescued in the future. How could they be together? This was not logical. However, the contents of their conversation were what stupefied Chen Heng. Book 3: Chapter 32: Yandere Luo Li Book 3: Chapter 32: Yandere Luo Li Rationality told Chen Heng it was best to leave now; he could have pretended nothing had happened. However, he simply could not help his damned curiosity. Speaking generated vibrations. Chen Hengs attraction web, which he spread all over the ce, could pick up these vibrations, providing him with an excellent eavesdropping ability. To prevent the two girls from discovering him, Chen Heng specially used his attraction ability to twist space around him, hiding him. Chen Heng had already tried doing this in the 1st Singrity. Back then, it was not very effective. However, he had since learned how to spatial jump, so he understood a thing or two about spatial abilities. The spatial-enhanced concealment was very effective. If Chen Heng remained still, the two would not discover him. Furthermore, Chen Heng stood in their blind spot. If you have something to say, why dont you say it in the group? A direct message would work too. Mo Qingtong, dont think I dont know what you are thinking. Dont you want to monopolize him? Let me tell you this: that will forever be impossible. He is mine! If you dare stop me, Ill kill you! This was Luo Lis voice, the young girl who could control time. Chen Heng had listened to this voice for a long time in the future, so he would not mistake it. Luo Li, as her name sounded, was a loli. She should be about fifteen or sixteen years old. Her original hair color was a regr ck, but it turned white after she awakened her ability. The moment Chen Heng saw Luo Li, he knew something had happened, as her hair was alreadypletely whitesomething that should have happened only two yearster. Is talking useless now? I already said, since we re:lived, Ah Heng has changed significantly. Furthermore, there are now several other people by his side. He might be a re:lifer too, Mo Qingtong persuaded patiently. However, Chen Heng knew that Luo Li absolutely would not listen to her, as these two never got along in the future. Elder Brother Heng has re:lived as well? Isnt that better? Then I dont have to worry about how to meet him again. Since that is the case, you are useless now. Very good. It was as Chen Heng expected; Luo Li did not listen to Mo Qingtong. This child had always been like this. Besides Chen Heng, she listened to no one. Of course, that was in the future. What do you want to do? Let me tell you, this is Fantasy Sea Vis. If we fight here, others will notice. Mo Qingtong took two steps back, away from Luo Li. Tsk! To think you really want to fight here? You madwoman! Hah! Madwoman? I went mad long ago! Hearing this gave Chen Heng an epiphany. In his Precognition, he had seen peopleining to him that Luo Li was too crazy. However, he never believed it in the future, as Luo Li behaved herself in front of him. Perhaps the adage the one who is in the game is blind, while a bystander sees through everything was true. The current Chen Heng found this adage credible. Lets calm down, alright? We both have the chat groups protection. Neither of us can hurt the other. Cant we coexist in peace? Mo Qingtong said to Luo Li, holding her forehead. She probably felt a headache from dealing with a crazy person like Luo Li. Coexist in peace? Are you stupid, or do you think I am stupid? If we coexist in peace, wont you snatch away Elder Brother? This is the only thing I cannot tolerate. However, if Heng truly re:lived At this point, Luo Li tapped her lips while in deep thought. This was a habit she had when she ruminated. Chen Heng recognized this. I only said it was a possibility. The chat groups announcement said it very clearly. There are many multidimensional organizations in the world and many fortuitous encounters. It might not be re:life. If Elder Brother Heng did not re:live, it might be quite troublesome. How can I create an opportunity to meet him? Thats why I told you to calm down and observe longer. You have already waited for half a month. Surely you dont mind this bit of time. As you said, it has been about half a month already. I have not seen Heng for half a month already. This You awakened your memories in just thest two days or so, right? We joined the group at the same time. Although I awakened my memories only two days ago, I re:lived half a month ago. That means I have not been at my Hengs side for half a month already. Also, why is it that you also re:lived when I self-detonated the time-space crystal I formed in my body? Why are you asking me? How would I know? Do you think Elder Brother Chen will rescue me if I pretend to faint at the roadside when he goes to school? Luo Li now made suggestions on how she could create opportunities to meet Chen Heng. Putting aside that Chen Heng applied for leave to review at home, even if he had not, he would go to school with me in a car. So if you n on fainting at Fantasy Sea Viss entrance, the security guards might take you away. Doing it on his doorstep is even more impossible. By the way, you said Elder Brother Chen might be a re:liver, but you couldnt be certain? Thats right. Why? Just pay attention to the Secret Schr Society! The Secret Schr Society? I recall that was The Secret Schr Society was what imprisoned me in the future. If Elder Brother Heng truly re:lived, he will absolutely not let the Secret Schr Society off. Even if he does not do it himself, he will secretly inform the Special Affairs Bureau. You are that sure? Of course. Based on my understanding of him, he will not let me suffer that kind of pain again, even if we dont end up meeting again. This is Elder Brother Hengs deep love for me, just like my deep affection for him. The more Luo Li spoke about this, the more excited she got. Eventually, she even started cackling. Love, my head! What does a young child like you think about every day? When Chen Heng heard this, he finally could not help mocking her. Of course, he did not say it out loud. Honestly speaking, Chen Heng had never seen Luo Li like this before. She always behaved and appeared obedient before him. Who knew she would be this wild behind his back? Although Chen Heng wanted to ridicule Luo Lis suggestion, he had nothing to say. After all, he had told Jiang Cheng about the Secret Schr Society. Furthermore, enduring for just one day was already the limit, given Jiang Chengs temper. Jiang Cheng should have already raided a branch. Thus If the Secret Schr Society really got destroyed, what would you do? Mo Qingtong asked what Chen Heng wanted to ask. She truly was Chen Hengs buddy; they had the same thoughts. Of course, go to his house and continue being an obedient younger sister. After all, my parents have already died. He is my only concern left. However, he already has a younger sister, a cute, purple-haired youngdy. She is called Sirin and is one or two years younger than you, about 14 years old. Mo Qingtong smashed Luo Lis dream, dealing her another blow. Book 3: Chapter 33: If You Can’t Beat Them, Join Them Book 3: Chapter 33: If You Cant Beat Them, Join Them Then Ill kill herno. If Elder Brother Chen discovers that, it will be over. Its always wise to y safe. Its fine. It is just a 14-year-old brat. Im confident in surpassing her. When Chen Heng heard the word kill, he almost went over to give Luo Li a spanking on herbum. Fortunately, he endured. Although Sirin is young, her chest isrger than yours. What are you going to win with? Although Luo Li was indeed pretty and had gained the white hair that the Chinese loved after awakening her ability, her chest was very t. Alright, very was not the right word; it was tter than those of her peers, just slightly smaller than Sirins. How funny! Youre qualified to say my chest is t? Did I hear wrong? Luo Li activated ability: mockery. Do you want a fight? Mo Qingtongs scornful expression immediately changed when she heard that. Luo Li struck Mo Qingtongs weak point dead on. After enduring for a long time, Mo Qingtong finally erupted. When fighting, one should not hit the face. When insulting another, one should not insult the chest. This was Mo Qingtongs bottom line. Goodbye, Im leaving now. Ill monitor for anymotion in the Secret Schr Society. After Luo Li sessfully agitated Mo Qingtong, her mood improved, and she no longer wanted to fight; she had things to do. This left Mo Qingtong alone, fuming. This is the first time Luo Li has spoken so much. Truly. Previously, Chen Heng hadbeled her apathetic. Now, it looked like he had to add yandere and sharp mouthrather, toxic mouth. Why does it feel so different from the personality she disyed? So, her apathetic nature was an act? What should I do now? Go to the beach and release lightning, then find Jiang Cheng and see if he has destroyed the Secret Schr Society already? Its happily decided, then. Chen Heng waited for Mo Qingtong to leave before slowly reappearing. Then he looked in the direction Luo Li took and used his spatial jump to head for that beach. After all, he was in a rush for time. Chen Heng had already released electricity twice. The somewhat charred tree stump now underwent a third inhumane lightning bombardment. This tree stump was truly pitiful, but Chen Heng could not help it. After all, he was a person who cherished memories. After releasing electricity for five or six minutes, he noticed someone arrive and stopped calling down lightning and sending out electricity. I say, do you, Mister Strange Masked Man, have a problem in your head? Dont you have anything better to do than release electricity here every day? As a Special Affairs Bureau member, I already warned you once. To think you still released electricity here? Even a thief knows not to go back to the scene of the crime. UhI have a question. Have you already made a move on the Secret Schr Society? You asked toote. Ive already done it. I wont let you participate. Everyone will know about it tomorrow. Of course, Im talking about everyone in the hidden world. Its over. Why did you act so swiftly? What do you mean, its over? Dont tell me you released electricity here for so long to lure me here and ask me about this? Cant I? Dont you have other normal methods of contacting me? I do know your phone number, your private one. However, I wont call it. After all, I have to hide my identity. Now that Ive asked my question, I should go. Bye-bye. As for youwell, Im going to seek refuge. Wait. If you are being pressured or chased after by a criminal organization, you cane to the Special Affairs Bureau. Jiang Cheng tried to stop Chen Heng, wanting to pull him into the Special Affairs Bureau. Based on the past few days, he was at least a powerful electromaic-type ability user. Save it. The Special Affairs Bureau cant stop this. Furthermore, its not an enemy pursuing me or anything like that; its a private matter. Alright. I got it. From your words, its a love problem. Youth these days Goodbye. Chen Heng found himself speechless. He wanted to exin but could not say anything, so he just left. This time, Chen Heng spatial jumped straight into his room. Customer Service! Customer Service! Something major happened? Are you done yet? You sought me out just this afternoon. Now, youe looking for me again. Do you think I dont have to rest? Do you need to rest? I dont. However, I want to y games too. It is an official matter this time. Speak. Im making a report. Im reporting that there are people in this world who joined the Re:Life Chat Group. This was the terrible method that Chen Heng came up with. He was not trying to send Luo Li and Mo Qingtong back after their re:life; that was too much. He just wanted to dy as long as he could. After the experience frompleting a few missions, he was confident the punishment for joining the Re:Life Chat Group would not be major. Furthermore, dont I have the invitation letter given to administrators? Its no big dealits no big deal I was wondering what it was? So, its this. Wait, this is not enough? Isnt the Dimension Administrators Association responsible for maintaining the worlds order? Dont you care about this? Chen Heng knew the punishment would not be major, but he did not expect there would be no punishment. There are many multidimensional organizations. Are we going to shut them all down? Chat group here or system there? They all have monitoring systems in ce. If they cause too much destruction to the world, we will issue a mission and send you to deal with it. These things are like cheat software; there is no way to close them all, so we might as well let the cheats that do not go overboard operate right under our noses. Then, taking a step back, can I join the Re:Life Chat Group? Right now, Chen Heng was thinking he would join them since he could not beat them. Know yourself and know your enemy, and you wille through a hundred battles unscathed. If he joined the Re:Life Chat Group, he could monitor Luo Lis and Mo Qingtongs movements. Im such a genius! Things like chat groups would have a detection system. You would be recruited into the group only if you fit the requirements. You are not a re:liferwait, perhaps it might be possible, as you have the Absolute Precognition. Furthermore, you sessfully observed the future of your death. That would fulfill one of the recruitment requirements for the Re:Life Chat Group. However, why do you want to do that? The benefits there would not be as good as the Dimension Administrators Associations. Furthermore, you are the only administrator here. Dont take the wrong path. You are overthinking. I just want to monitor the movements of those two re:lifers of my world to prevent them from affecting my world too much. Ermthat means sense. One does need to take some precautions if there are re:lifers in ones world. Sure, Ill contact the creator of the Re:Life Chat Group. By the way, what disy name would you like? Use Welt, then. A re:lifer needs to seem like a re:lifer. [TL Note: Welt is potentially a reference to Welt Yang from Honkai Impact 3rd. Welt Yang faked his death by deconstructing his body and hiding his soul in his Herrscher core. Later on, he reconstructed his body,ing back to life. Here is more information on Welt Yang: /wiki/Welt_Yang.] TOOLATE''s advanced chapter tiers have now extended to the Martial Master and Martial Grand Master tier! Martial Master is $10 for 10 chapters of TOOLATE, and 10 Chapters of EIF. Martial GrandMaster is $20 for 12 chapters of TOOLATE, and 12 Chapters of EIF. All tiers above Martial Grandmaster will be 12 chapters of TOOLATE and the corresponding number of chapters of EIF in the tier description for up to 86 chapters. Book 3: Chapter 34: Luo Li’s System Book 3: Chapter 34: Luo Lis System Sure. You can join the group after a while. That simple? What else? What would you like it to be? Charge you 10,000 points? Dont Alright, Im going, then. Wait, one more thing. Thest thing. You are very troublesome. Speak. Do you know the storylines? As in the storylines of thoseics and games? I do. Why? Why is the situation in my world different from the novels storyline? My world is the world in a novel. Furthermore, it seems like a web novel. It cant be, right? It cant be? There cant really be someone who believes in the storyline? Although mostics and games correctly reflect the situation in that world, not all storylines are reliable. Then can you help me analyze what went wrong? Wait a moment. Let me take a look. Oh, right, what is the name of your worlds novel? Re:Life Chat Group. Alright. Theres no need to check already. I know whats going on based on the name. Huh? As long as the worlds storyline has a system, a chat group, or a multidimensional product, the storyline will always deviate, as such things depend on luck, just like your Re:Life Chat Group. Even if you had another chance, would you be confident of joining the Dimension Administrators Association? Ah! This Never mind, Ill help you take a look. Give me a minute. bug Alright, Im done. I have taken a look. That Re:Life Chat Group bears ten percent of the me; the rest is due to that little girl called Luo Li. Reality would have some differences from the novel. This is especially so when Luo Li is a bug-level time-control system user. System user? Thats right. A system user. Once a system gets involved, the worlds story will definitely deviate. Luo Li obtained the system after you died in your future. After obtaining the system, she used the system points to strengthen her time ability to the limit. Then, she detonated the time crystal in her body. Normally, deviations in the storyline caused by external forces would be corrected. However, this girl used her innate ability, so there is no way to correct it. For some reason, she also made Mo Qingtong, your childhood friend, re:live after she self-detonated. Perhaps because of your childhood friend, the two of them joined the Re:Life Chat Group together. However, logically speaking, I wont die now that Ive joined the Dimension Administrators Association, right? Why did this happen? However, she re:lived before you obtained the Absolute Precognition. That was before you joined the Dimension Administrators Association. You have to get the order right. What should I do now? HmmI suggest you take refuge in another world and dy as long as you can. Didnt you promise Kaltsit to help in her world? How did you know? Were you eavesdropping? You say it as though I cant know. Why cant I know? This great me is the customer service, but dont think I am just the customer service. What else is there besides customer service? Do you think I can tell you? Alright, stop bothering this great me. This great me is going to do some work for you now. Your world is truly bizarre. One system user, one Re:Life Chat Group, and one Dimension Administrators Association. Your world has almost every element that can disrupt a world from self-correcting. Furthermore, I recall your world even produced a transcendent; all youck is a transmigrator. Your world has practically all elements for disrupting a world. Wait, thats wrong. Your Sirin seems to be a transmigrator. I wonder which world consciousness is so lucky to get involved with your world. After closing the interface, Chen Heng felt the customer services suggestion was quite viable. He might as well go to Kaltsits world to take refuge first and return after a few days when things had calmed down. Furthermore, Luo Lis self-detonation in a conflict was too muchalright, Chen Heng did feel moved. However, feeling moved was one thing; daring to take action was something else altogether. [TL Note: There is a Chinese pun here. Feeling moved is gan dong in pinyin. Daring to take action is pronounced exactly the same way.] Theres something everyone needs to remember: you can like a yandere, but never let a yandere like you. One can be a yandere-con, but one should not let a yandere fall for one. The Secret Schr Societys matter has already been exposed. Luo Li will know the next day, perhaps even earlier. No, I have to leave quickly. He Who Knows Fate: @Kaltsit, can I go to your world to seek refuge? Efreet: He Who Knows Fate, what happened? Did you meet a strong enemy? He Who Knows Fate: Its not really a strong enemy. Its just somewhat troublesome, so I want to hide for a few days. Efreet: 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: A problem of passion? Queen of Ice and Snow: It should be a problem of passion. For people like He Who Knows Fate, that is the only troublesome thing. I Have a Strong Presence: Huh? A problem of passion? He Who Knows Fate: Its not really a problem of passion, at least not for me. Lord of the White Night: That means it is a girls unrequited love. Little fellow, how charming of you! Solomon: Ahunrequited love. He Who Knows Fate: Its not unrequited love. It shouldnt count as loveright? Magus of Flowers: The extra right at the end makes this interesting. He Who Knows Fate: Im not her. How would I know what she feels? Furthermore, she seems like apletely different person. Now, Chen Heng somewhat understood why Luo Li had changed. This was a girl who dared to self-detonate. What would she not dare do? She had only re:lived quite some time after he died, after all. Kaltsit: You can, but you will need to wait two days before we start the mission. He Who Knows Fate: Thats not a problem. I just need to take refuge. Iron Fist Teacher: Whats wrong? Is that girl strong? He Who Knows Fate: Its not a problem of strength. Shes really one of theseIll just tell you. She has a system. Efreet: A system? The extremely rare system, of which there are less than a few hundred in all the multidimensional universes added together? He Who Knows Fate: Thats right, so I dont feel safe in my world. Only a different world can give me a little sense of security. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: But you cant keep dying this. He Who Knows Fate: Im not dying. I just want her to calm down a little. Currently, it seems she is a yandere. Do you know what a yandere is? Magus of Flowers: A yandere? I do. Thats the type who resorts to anything if they fall in love with someone. Isnt that the adorable part? TOOLATE''s advanced chapter tiers have now extended to the Martial Master and Martial Grand Master tier! Martial Master is $10 for 10 chapters of TOOLATE, and 10 Chapters of EIF. Martial GrandMaster is $20 for 12 chapters of TOOLATE, and 12 Chapters of EIF. All tiers above Martial Grandmaster will be 12 chapters of TOOLATE and the corresponding number of chapters of EIF in the tier description for up to 86 chapters. Book 3: Chapter 35: Going to Siberia to Start an Orphanage Book 3: Chapter 35: Going to Siberia to Start an Orphanage He Who Knows Fate: Adorable? I can tell you have not experienced being the target of a yandere. Actually, Im not afraid of her hurting me or my familyno, wait, I dont have a family. Faillen Angel Gabriel: Ahthis It sounds terrible. Iron Fist Teacher: Dont you still have an ancestor? He Who Knows Fate: Although I do not have a family, I still have Sirin and Jeanne dArc staying with me. I cannot let that person know about them. I already know she is a yandere. Had I not known, I could still pretend she was an obedient younger sister. In fact, I previously thought she had an apathetic personality. I did not expect her to have the potential to be a yandere. nk Never Loses: A child? To think you abandoned her after abusing her! He Who Knows Fate: What do you mean abandoned her after abusing her? Actually, I feel she does not feel love towards me, just overreliance. Kaltsit: When are youing over? He Who Knows Fate: How about now? Kaltsit: Now? That urgent? Sure. He Who Knows Fate: Excellent. Ill go pack up beforeing over. Remember to approve my transmigration application. Ill pay for the travel expenses this time. Kaltsit: Alright. After exiting the chat group interface, Chen Heng had already decided to seek refuge in Kaltsits world. Before he went, he had to prepare meals for Sirin, Jeanne dArc, and Fafnir for the next few days. Chen Heng dashed back to his house. He saw the two thoughtless beauties still ying games, and Fafnir continued to snack. Jeanne dArc, Sirin,e over for a while. Pause the game for a moment. Please, not every game can be paused, alright? This is an online game. Alright. Keep ying while I speak, then. Im going to go out in a while. Elder Brother, didnt you just return? Why are you going out again? Im not just leaving for a while this time. Im leaving for a few days, and my return date is open. Furthermore, I cant bring you two. Actually, Chen Heng could bring Jeanne dArc. After all, Jeanne dArc belonged to him; she was something like a summoned familiar. However, if he brought Jeanne dArc and Fafnir, Sirin would be alone. How lonely! Huh? You are leaving for a few days? What about our food? Jeanne dArc immediately panicked upon hearing Chen Hengs words. She even pressed the wrong button, executing the wrong ability in her game. Is food my only value to you? What else? This Chen Heng immediately stiffened at Jeanne dArcs answer. Then he quickly checked Jeanne dArcs loyalty value: 85. It did not decrease. It even increased by a few points. Alright, Elder Brother. Elder Sister Jeanne dArc is just joking. Alright. Im in a rush this time, so I wont bicker with you. Im holding your meals for the next few days. Do ration them; dont eat too much in one go. Chen Heng held up a stack of cards, then ced the cards on the living-room table. These were the sealed food he had bought from the associations store. Sirin and Jeanne dArc could not cook, and forget about Fafnir. Raven could cook, but he could not trouble her every day, hence the sealed food. Arent those cards? Jeanne dArc spared a nce at what Chen Heng took out. They do look like cards. When you snap the card, the food on the card will appear. These should be enough for four days; I should return by then. Ill call Raventer to ask her to look after you lot. Chen Heng now felt worried about Jeanne dArcs and Sirins ability to look after themselves, so he could only ask Raven for help. Its that magical? Alright, I got it. Sirin appeared shocked, but Jeanne dArc was already used to it. After all, Chen Heng could even take out ridiculous things like the Pok Ball. Also, there are threerge boxes of snacks in my room. If you want some snacks, you can get some from my room. Im leaving now. Are you in that much of a rush, Elder Brother? Yes, Elder Brother is indeed in somewhat of a rush. Thats right, Sirin, if a girl with silver hair about one or two years older than youes to our house to look for me, just let her tidy a room for herself and stay. Also, tell her to calm down first. A girl about my age? Elder Brother, did you get another younger sister? Sob! o(ini)o ErmSirin, sometimes I admire your way of thinking. Just joking, Elder Brother. I remembered it. By the way, what should I say if she asks where you went? Say I went to Siberia to set up an orphanage. Siberia? Elder Brother, are you going to Siberia? Sirin felt interested upon hearing Siberia, putting down the game console in her hands. Hey! Sirin, dont stop! Im dying! Im dying! Quickly,e and help me! Elder Sister Jeanne dArc, y by yourself first. Dont! Thats all, Sirin. You can continue ying with Jeanne dArc. Youve already heard everything I have to say. Just remember to tell her that. Im leaving now. Tsk! You are not really going to Siberia. Alright, then. Bye-bye, Elder Brother. Chen Heng called Raven on his way upstairs, asking her to take care of Jeanne dArc and Sirin. After hanging up, Chen Heng tapped the interface to apply to enter Kaltsits world. ------ At Mo Qingtongs house: Whats wrong, Elder Sister Raven? Who called? I rarely see people calling you. Mo Qingtong was at her desk reviewing. Raven happened to be standing beside her, as Raven had brought her a fruit tter. Poor Mo Qingtong. Even after having the Re:Life Chat Group, she still has to do her homework, review her studies, and prepare for the college entrance exams. Just because she re:lived, it did not mean she remembered the exam questions. A long time has passed since the college entrance exams before her re:life. Who would remember their college entrance exam questions? Young Miss, it was Young Master Heng. He said he would leave for a few days and asked me to take care of Jeanne dArc and Miss Sirin. Leave? For where? Mo Qingtong did not turn her head back, continuing to work on her mock exam. He seemed to have mentioned going to Siberia to start an orphanage? Although Raven knew the reason was fake, she could only answer this when Mo Qingtong asked. Hah? Thats obviously fake. Who would have nothing better to do than go to such a chilly ce like Siberia to start an orphanage? Such people must have had the door mmed on their heads. But that is what Young Master Heng said. What can I do? ------ On the other side, a ck hole appeared in Kaltsits office on Rhodes Ind. TOOLATE''s advanced chapter tiers have now extended to the Martial Master and Martial Grand Master tier! Martial Master is $10 for 10 chapters of TOOLATE, and 10 Chapters of EIF. Martial GrandMaster is $20 for 12 chapters of TOOLATE, and 12 Chapters of EIF. All tiers above Martial Grandmaster will be 12 chapters of TOOLATE and the corresponding number of chapters of EIF in the tier description for up to 86 chapters. Book 4: Chapter 1: Chen Heng’s Incompatible Style Book 4: Chapter 1: Chen Hengs Ipatible Style Book 04: Arknights Arc Eight oclock in the evening in Arknightss world, Kaltsits office: Kaltsit, what do you need me to do? Chen Heng sat on a chair, asking Kaltsit what she required his help with. How long will you stay on Rhodes Ind? Kaltsit did not raise her head, busy with some documents. About ten days. I adjusted the difference in time flow between our worlds. The free adjustment allows for a one-to-five ratio adjustment at most. That means I will return to my world after two or three days. Of course, I can stay longer if you still need my help. Besides letting Luo Li and Mo Qingtong calm down, Chen Heng came to this world to give himself time to prepare, so the longer, the better. Right now, he did not know how to face them. If Chen Heng had truly re:lived, it would be fine. However, he had only seen the future, not lived it. The two differed. If he had re:lived, he would have truly experienced those things and helped Luo Li. However, Precognition differed from re:life. Precognition only allowed him to see those events, but he had not truly experienced them. Chen Heng felt if he truly epted it, it would let Luo Li down. Experience was experience, and observing was observing. The two could not be mistaken for each other. Chen Heng decided to rify things with Luo Li when he returned. As for the final decision, that would depend on her. As for now, he would just continue beingzy. Go to Rhodes Inds office and submit a resume tomorrow. It just so happens you can help me out here. As for today, I will get someone to bring you to an empty dormitory room to spend the night; we will make further arrangements tomorrow. Is that fine? Thats good. I can find something to do, then. If I have to stay here with nothing to do for ten days or so, Ill be bored out of my mind. Rest here first. I already called someone. That person will arrive soon. Im feeling curious about the ears on your head. Chen Heng could no longer help his curiosity. His eyes had not shifted from those ears since he noticed them. Fortunately, Kaltsit had not raised her head; it would be awkward if their eyes met. Its normal. There are likely no pure humans left in our world. Or at least I have never met one. Whether they exist is questionable. The races of Terra more or less have some animal characteristics. I rmend you y the game Arknights. This game tells the story of our world. The pile of documents by Kaltsits side was half a meter tall, and these were the ones she had not dealt with yet. By the way, He Who Knows Fate, what abilities do you have? That will allow me to figure out what kind of operator you would be. Tell me one by one; also, tell me what their strongest effect is. Alright. First is my base ability, attraction. If I put in effort, I should be able to pull the moon down. Of course, that would take some time. [Author Note: Im unsure if Terra has a moon, but it probably does.] Next. Electromaic energy control. This is an ability I recently grasped. Although I dont know its limits, I can call down a lightning barrage wide enough to cover a city. Next. The third ability is gravity. This is also a new ability, and I have never used it to its fullest extent. However, I should be able to crush all the tall skyscrapers within a five-kilometer radius. Are your abilities all so ridiculous? Kaltsit had known Chen Heng was strong, but she had not expected him to be this ridiculously strong. She now wondered whether she dragged down the averagebat prowess of the Dimension Administrators Association. Its still alright. I just had some fortuitous encounters recently. Compared to before I joined the association, my overall strength has increased by several times. None of them work. Your abilities do not fit the style of this world. Do you have any skill-based techniques? Skill-based techniques? You should have said so earlier. I know some swordsmanship. Thats right. Does your world have guns? Like this one. Chen Heng took out the Electromaic Sniper Rifle he obtained from Reincarnator 9527. He had named it as such because he found this sniper rifle could contain electromaic energy very well after he obtained the electromaic control ability. The bullets of this sniper rifle were custom-made and could be used inbination with electromaic energy. Reincarnator 9527 must have had it custom-made to raise its offensive power. Who knows how much resources Reincarnator 9527 had poured into this gun? This was a rail sniper, much more powerful than a rail gun. Although our world has guns, Im not sure if we have the model you have. Yours looks quite exaggerated. As long as therere guns. It shall be this, then! Chen Heng caressed the rail sniper, which he ced on his legs, feeling happy. How powerful is this thing? Leaving aside other things, if I do not use my electromaic energy ability, it should be able to pierce through arge building. This was made in the Host God Space and was strengthened to +13. However, I do not know the specifics, as I have never tested it. Its too eye-catching in my world. Very good. This is it. That is barely eptable. When you fill in your resume, just state you are a sniper. Knock-knock-knock! Knock-knock-knock! Knocking interrupted Chen Heng as he was about to say something. Come in! Kaltsit, why did you call me here? An anthropomorphic woman with brown donkey ears walked into Chen Hengs line of sight. Erm Chen Heng entered deep thought as he nced at this womans ears. Are these donkey ears? Or are they fox ears? Rabbit ears? Amiya, you are here. This is my friend; his name ishis code name is He Who Knows Fate. As Kaltsit introduced Chen Heng, she suddenly realized she did not know his true name. After all, no one else used their true name in the chat group like she did. However, she did not get flustered, as many people in Rhodes Indrather, Terraused code names. How do you do, He Who Knows Fate. How do you do, Amilu. [TL Note: Chen Heng changed thest character in Amiyas Chinese name to donkey, which would be lu when transliterated.] As such, Rhodes Inds leader, Amiya, formally met He Who Knows Fate. However Mister He Who Knows Fate, my name is Amiya. Ah! Sorry. Thats right. May I ask if your ears are donkey ears? Chen Hengs darned curiosity would get him killed sooner orter. Mister He Who Knows Fate, you are too much. Im from the Cautus race. [TL Note: Cautuses are leporids, meaning with traits of rabbits and hares. You can read more about Cautuses here: /wiki/Cautus. However, Amiya is actually a chimera (the only known chimera), which might exin why Chen Heng was not sure about her ears.] Cautus? Chen Heng did not understand what kind of race Cautuses were. That means rabbits. Fortunately, Kaltsit rified Chen Hengs doubts. By the way, Amiya, he is the person who provided the Oripathy medicine for you, the person from that association I mentioned. He is here to help you rescue Doctor. TOOLATE''s advanced chapter tiers have now extended to the Martial Master and Martial Grand Master tier! Martial Master is $10 for 10 chapters of TOOLATE, and 10 Chapters of EIF. Martial GrandMaster is $20 for 12 chapters of TOOLATE, and 12 Chapters of EIF. All tiers above Martial Grandmaster will be 12 chapters of TOOLATE and the corresponding number of chapters of EIF in the tier description for up to 86 chapters. Book 4: Chapter 2: One Hundred Million Lungmen Dollars Book 4: Chapter 2: One Hundred Million Lungmen Dors Really? Mister He Who Knows Fate, thank you very much! Initially, Amiya was slightly upset over Chen Heng calling her a donkey earlier. However, she immediately felt grateful to him after hearing what Kaltsit said. You are wee. My hometown has an old saying, saving a life is better than building a seven-story pagoda. Pagoda? Alright. Lets stop the idle chat here; you can continueter. Amiya, bring He Who Knows Fate to the operator dormitories. I already assigned someone to tidy up room 412. He will officially submit his resume tomorrow. Exin themon knowledge of Rhodes Ind and Terra to He Who Knows Fate along the way. After speaking, Kaltsit reburied her head in the documents. Mister He Who Knows Fate, pleasee with me. Alright. Amiya exined some things about Terra and Rhodes Ind to Chen Heng as she led him down a corridor. Rhodes Inds operators can roughly be divided into eight sses: Caster, Defender, Guard, Medic, Sniper, Specialist, Supporter, and Vanguard. These operators are also divided into tiers, depending on their performance in various aspects. The weakest is one star, and the strongest is six stars. Of course, stars do not representbat prowess. Although operators are ranked from one star to six stars, the one-star operators generally refer to the intelligent robots under the service of Rhodes Ind. What about me? How many stars would I have? Might I ask what level of damage Mister He Who Knows Fate can cause when attacking at full power? I can pull the moon down to collide with the world. How about it? Is that sufficient for six stars? That exaggerated? Looking at the gun on your back, you should be applying to be a Sniper operator, right? Indeed, a Sniper. Kaltsit mentioned my abilities were of a different style from your world, so she asked me to avoid using them as much as possible. After that, she asked me to pick from my skill-based techniques. I chose this sniper rifle in the end. So you are joining Rhodes Ind as a Sniper operator? Thats right. We can test your sniping ability tomorrow, then. Your star rating will be determined after that. As this takes your overall capability into ount, please dont get angry if you do not get six stars. No, no, no. I wont get angry. Im a very calm and amiable person. Ah! We have arrived at the canteen. Mister He Who Knows Fate, have you eaten? On the way to the dormitory, Amiya and Chen Heng passed the canteen. Ahthe canteen. Bring me to see. I feel quite interested in your canteen. Her mentioning the canteen piqued Chen Hengs interest. Of course, he was not a foodie like Sirin and Jeanne dArc. He just felt curious whether a race with dog traits could eat chocte. Rhodes Inds canteen was bright and spacious, upying arge area. Mister He Who Knows Fate, it is free to eat at the canteen after bing an operator. However, if you want some special food, like biscuits or cakes, you have to pay. Some support staff will make them for you. Amiya and Chen Heng chose a rtively isted ce to sit. Ah! Money. I forgot. Mister He Who Knows Fate, this is your first time in this world, right? So you dont have the currency here, right? Should I lend you some first? Theres no need. I searched the Dimension Administrators Association earlier. Theres a function to exchange points for this worlds currency. Ten points for a million Lungmen Dors [LMD]. Is LMD the currency of your world? Oh, theres also an option to exchange for Pure Gold. What is Pure Gold? [TL Note: Lungmen Dor (LMD) is the most basic currency in Arknights. Arknights has many different currencies for different purposes. LMD is the currency of Lungmen, an autonomous region. Due to its stability, it is used as Terras global reserve currency. Here is more information about the Lungmen Dor: /wiki/LMD. Pure Gold is a material in Arknights. Here is more information: /wiki/Pure_Gold.] Pure Gold is a refined gold bar and is quite precious. It is popr for exchanging for items of simr value. LMD is a currency issued by the nomadic city Lungmen. It can be used on Rhodes Ind. If you want to make the exchange, get LMD. It will be more convenient to carry. Is a million LMD a lot here? Although I do not know the value of the points you speak of, a million LMD is indeed arge sum. Ahpoints. Points are something that can purchase the Oripathy medicine you used. Speaking of which, going by LMD, the medicine you took should be worth 100,000,000 LMD. Furthermore, you can only convert points to LMD and not the other way around. One-one hundred million LMDthats a lot. When Amiya heard the price of the medicine she took, it stunned her. Dont be shocked yet. Wont you be even more shocked when you learn that Kaltsit hired me for 300,000,000 LMD? Three-three-three hundred million Poor Amiya was shocked into stammering. Dont be so shocked. Points are quite easy to earn. Your Kaltsit earned 7,000 points by doing one mission. She only took out 3,000 points to hire me for a mission. LMD is nothing before points. Never try to use LMD to evaluate points. Is-is that so? Chen Heng could tell that Amiya had yet to mature, as Kaltsit said. She appeared so shocked over a few hundred million LMD. No wonder Kaltsit, the Queen of Rhodes Ind, had to govern from behind the scenes. Points can purchase medicine for Oripathy. Can LMD do that? It cant. Alright. Ive already exchanged for 1,000,000 LMD. What do you want to eat? This meal is on me. Dont stand on ceremony; this bit of money is nothing to me. Chen Heng patted Amiyas shoulder, indicating for her to follow him. Chen Heng led Amiya to a window in the canteen. Can I have some biscuits? Amiya decided after thinking for a while. Sure. Chen Heng was about to buy biscuits from the staff at the window when he suddenly thought of something. Amiya, can I buy ingredients from the canteen and make it myself? Sir, do you not trust the skills of the Rhodes Ind support staff? The Rhodes Ind staff standing at the window waiting for Chen Hengs order poked fun at the man standing beside his leader. Thats not the case. Never mind. I wont make things difficult for you. Give me a box of biscuits. Alright. Please wait a moment. Take this number and have a seat first. It will be ready soon. Remember to collect it with the number tag. Oh, right. You have to pay first. The bill is 1,000 LMD. Chen Heng took out 1,000 LMD from his pocket and handed them to that staff wearing the Rhodes Ind uniform and got a red number tag in return. TOOLATE''s advanced chapter tiers have now extended to the Martial Master and Martial Grand Master tier! Martial Master is $10 for 10 chapters of TOOLATE, and 10 Chapters of EIF. Martial GrandMaster is $20 for 12 chapters of TOOLATE, and 12 Chapters of EIF. All tiers above Martial Grandmaster will be 12 chapters of TOOLATE and the corresponding number of chapters of EIF in the tier description for up to 86 chapters. Book 4: Chapter 3: Race: Killer…Killer Whale? Book 4: Chapter 3: Race: KillerKiller Whale? Amiya, is the value of LMD that low? One box of biscuits costs over a thousand LMD? Its not like that. Spices, seasonings, sugar, and such goods are rare resources in our world, so they are rtively expensive. So, thats the case. Different worlds operate differently. [Author Note: Just think about it. Why is Jessica /wiki/Jessica/Story) nicknamed Rich Lady by themunity? It is because she uses a gun. Guns are expensive in Terra, and so are bullets. Furthermore, Jessica buys guns and ammunition with her biscuit funds. That means biscuits are rtively expensive.] Thats right. Amilu, what does ourpany do? Chen Heng suddenly recalled he still did not know what Rhodes Ind did. That is too much. Mister He Who Knows Fate, its Amiya! Amiyas cheeks puffed up as she pouted. Havent Ipensated you with biscuits? Huh? Mister He Who Knows Fate, did you give me a treat so that you could tease me? Im just joking. The main reason is your ears, making me feel mischievous. Back on topic, what does ourpany do? Mercenaries? Security? What else? Mister He Who Knows Fate, Rhodes Ind is a pharmaceuticalpany. We primarily treat the infected. Of course, we delve into other businesses. Mister He Who Knows Fate, why arent you saying anything? Amiya waved her hand in front of Chen Hengs eyes. I was thinking that reality is sometimes even more outrageous than novels. I did not expect Rhodes Ind to be a pharmaceuticalpany when it has operators with sses like Caster, Defender, Guard, Medic, Sniper, Specialist, Supporter, and Vanguard. Are the factions of Terra all so outrageous? Chen Heng decided to y Arknights. This was the first time he saw a pharmaceuticalpany cing such a heavy focus on arming its members. What is this? The Umbre Corporation? [TL Note: The Umbre Corporation is a reference to Resident Evil. Here is more information about it: /wiki/Umbre_Corporation.] We are currently in a semichaotic age. Even a pharmaceuticalpany needs the ability to protect itself, Amiya exined patiently to Chen Heng. That is to say, you fear people using violence on the doctors? [TL Note: Violence against doctors and other medical professions has been reported as increasing in China. This created an unsafe working environment for medical staff in China. This phenomenon has been named healthcare disturbance (literal trantion). You can read more about it in this Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Violence_against_doctors_in_China.] You can put it that way, I suppose. Amiya could no longer find words to describe Chen Heng. Although this exnation seemed practical and suitable, it sounded somewhat strange. It looks like, no matter which world it is, there will always be conflicts between healthcare professionals and patients. So, does Rhodes Ind n to beat an unreasonable patient half-dead first before rescuing him? Putting other things aside, that makes sense. Ahthis Amiya wanted to refute but did not know where to start. Furthermore, she felt her thoughts were on a different frequency from Chen Hengs. Number 29, your biscuits are ready! Our biscuits are ready. Ill go collect them. Chen Heng stood up and picked up the red number tag on the table before going to the counter. Soon, Chen Heng carried a te of biscuits back to their seats. I have to say, the support of your Rhodes Ind is quite good. The biscuits are very fragrant. That is for sure. Rhodes Ind is awesome! Amiya felt happy upon hearing Chen Heng praise Rhodes Ind. Chen Heng and Amiya polished off the te of biscuits. Alright. Since we are done eating, Mister He Who Knows Fate, pleasee with me. Ill bring you to the dormitory you will rest in tonight. ------ Code name? He Who Knows Fate. Gender? Male. Combat experience? Thirteen years? Why the unsure tone? Never mind. ce of birth? Aegir? [TL Note: Aegir is a nation in Arknights. Here is more information on it: /wiki/Aegir_(country).] Miss Amiya, you may have brought this Mister He Who Knows Fate here, but can you ask him to respect my profession? At the very least, stop answering my questions with unsure tones. An extremely fashionably dressed woman sat across from Chen Heng. She was Miss Orchid, the person responsible for Rhodes Inds recruitment. [TL Note: More information on Orchid here: /wiki/Orchid/Overview.] Chen Heng was sitting in an office in Rhodes Ind, being interviewed. As he had not brought a resume and was just following what Kaltsit made up for him, he might as well let the recruiter record it on the spot. Sorry to trouble you, Miss Orchid. Birth date? Since Rhodes Inds leader apanied He Who Knows Fate, Orchid had to give him some face. March 7. Race? Although Orchid suspected the birth date was false, it was still a reasonable answer. Killerkiller whale? Now, even Chen Heng did not dare to be confident. In reality, Kaltsit had prepared this information for Chen Heng. However, having killer whale as his race was somewhat overboard, right? Orchids hand paused above the document for a moment, but she filled in He Who Knows Fates race as killer whale. Height? 180cm. Weight? Can I not say? Sure. It was not that Chen Heng did not want to say. However, in the details Kaltsit gave him, there were just two solid ck squares. Furthermore, he was uncertain what his exact weight was now. He might have put on weight from feeding those foodies at home. Furthermore, Chen Heng now suspected Kaltsit had just copied information from a certain operators file. Infection status? Non-infected. After Chen Heng answered the questions, Orchid handed the form to Amiya at the side. Go to the evaluation department for your evaluation. Also, please dont just copy the information of another operator without changing anything. He Who Knows Fates data is exactly the same as our 6-star Guard operator Skadi, even down to the birth date. [TL Note: Note that this is a different Skadi from the Dimension Administrators Association; that one is from Fate/Grand Order. Here is Arknightss Skadis profile: /wiki/Skadi/Story.] Orchid was very familiar with Skadis information, as it had left a deep impression on her. Sorry to trouble you, Miss Orchid. We are going for the evaluation now. Amiya felt somewhat embarrassed, as even she could tell this information was false. Aside from the code name, gender, and height, everything else copied Skadis profile. Skadi? Although Chen Heng knew this Skadi was not the Skadi in his group, he still asked about her. Amiya did not answer. Instead, she pulled on Chen Hengs sleeve and left the room. Amiya, did Kaltsit truly randomly pull out an operator profile to use as a temte for mine? Thats not it, Mister He Who Knows Fate. This is the operator profile Kaltsit specially picked out for you after meticulous selection. So, it really is directly copied from that operator called Skadis profile! Theres a reason for that. Mister He Who Knows Fate does not have any racial traits, so she chose Miss Skadis operator profile to avoid unnecessary trouble, as Miss Skadi does not have these traits, either. Book 4: Chapter 4: Perfunctory Electromagnetic Sniper Rifle Shot Book 4: Chapter 4: Perfunctory Electromaic Sniper Rifle Shot Tactical Acumen: wed. Arts Adaptability: wed. Chen Heng looked at the form in his hand doubtfully. I can understand Arts adaptability being wed, but why is tactical acumen wed too? Are they looking down on my intelligence? The earlier test had tested Chen Hengs acumen for tactics and adaptability for Originium Arts. Now, Chen Heng felt like having a good long chat with the person who evaluated him. Alright, Mister He Who Knows Fate, stop looking at your tactical acumen. It is time to evaluate your sniper rifle. Amiya interrupted Chen Hengs self-doubt. Even Amiya had not expected his tactical acumen to be so poor. Ah? Oh! Iming! Very well, Mister Evaluator, you get to live. Amiya brought Chen Heng to another location. This ce had a humongous steel te in the center and various target boards. Mister He Who Knows Fate, we will test the might of your sniper shot first. There is a 20-centimeter-thick steel te about 50 meters in front of us. Please start now. You can also use your Art if you have one. Remember to bring out your most powerful shot. A Rhodes Ind staff wearing a whiteb coat stood beside Chen Heng, holding a pen and paper. This was the researcher responsible for recording his results. Although the researcher said he could use an Art, the researcher felt little hope for an Art when he saw the wed Arts adaptability on his resume. The strongest shot? I got it. Since the researcher said that, Chen Heng could only bring out some of his true skills. After all, he had already tested for two segments and gotten rated wed for both. This somewhat embarrassed him. Chen Heng had purchased Gun Proficiency from the Dimension Administrators Associations store the previous night, costing him 1,000 points. In reality, he felt quite surprised at the cost. He initially thought such abat proficiency would be more expensive. Unexpectedly, Gun Proficiency was slightly cheaper than the average cost of otherbat techniques. Chen Heng put down therge case resembling a double-bass case he carried on his back. Then he took out the various parts of the Electromaic Sniper Rifle and assembled it. The researcher felt stunned upon seeing Chen Hengs fully assembled sniper rifle. This was that researchers first time seeing such an exaggerated firearm. It was close to two meters long, and the diameter of the muzzle was extraordinarilyrge. Thats right. Amiya, are you confident of thisboratorys toughness? Can I use my Art? When Chen Heng took up a half-squat stance, he suddenly recalled something. What if I used too much power and prated theboratory? This Amiya felt uncertain, as she could not estimate the damage if Chen Heng used his ability with his shooting. Mister He Who Knows Fate, dont worry. Thisboratory is at Rhodes Inds edge. Even if you prate theboratory, it will not cause any harm. Furthermore, the materials used to construct thisboratory are extremely tough. No sniper can pierce its reinforced walls in one shot. Before Amiya could answer, the researcher beside Chen Heng answered on her behalf. After hearing Chen Hengs question, that researcher did not ridicule or look down on him but objectively exined theboratorys construction and location. After all, this researcher knew that this world had many people with strange abilities. Furthermore, the Electromaic Sniper Rifle Chen Heng brought out had stunned this researcher. Excellent. Im going to shoot, then. Cover your ears. Although Chen Heng said that, he did not give the two beside him time to cover their ears. Besides doing this for the operators evaluation, he also felt anticipation for this guns might. Boom! All the staff on Rhodes Ind heard a thunderous report. If not for theck of an rm, they might have thought another faction was attacking Rhodes Ind. Back at Chen Hengs side, ten-centimeter-wide holes had been sted in the 20-centimeter-thick steel te and theboratory wall. From Chen Hengs position, he could see destend outside the hole. Furthermore, the Electromaic Sniper Rifle only gave off a faint wisp of smoke. When he touched the muzzle, it wasnt heated, which proved he could continuously fire this gun. Chen Heng was satisfied with this level of power. When shooting, he had applied a buff on the Electromaic Sniper Rifle using his electromaic energy control. The effects were ideal, and he had not used his full strength. However, when Chen Heng turned his head to look at Amiya and that researcher, he found them staring nkly at therge holes in stupefaction. ------ It seems you caused quite amotion. In Kaltsits office, Kaltsit dealt with the documents on her desk with her head lowered as she spoke with Chen Heng. This was unavoidable. Who knew that the gun was so powerful? It wont happen again. Chen Heng caressed the Electromaic Sniper Rifle as he answered Kaltsit. Such power levels are ridiculous. Remember to hold back in the future. Right now, my allies on Rhodes Ind are asking if I invented a powerful weapon. Furthermore, this world cannot endure your torment. Do you need me to deal with them for you? I promise you it will be clean. Having caused themotion, Chen Heng would feel embarrassed if this matter gave Kaltsit further trouble. After all, he hade to seek refuge this time. Save it lest Terra move directly from a chaotic age to the apocalypse. Oh, right, here is your resume. Take a look. Kaltsit tossed a document beside her to Chen Heng. Basic profile: Code Name: He Who Knows Fate. Gender: Male Combat Experience: 13 years Birthce: Aegir Birth Date: March 7 Race: Killer whale Height: 180cm Weight: ** Overall Physical Examination: Strength: Outstanding Mobility: Excellent Endurance: Outstanding Tactical Acumen: wed Combat Skill: Outstanding Arts Adaptability: wed [TL Note: The physical examination scaling goes from lowest to highest: wed, normal, standard, excellent, outstanding, and exceptional. Some characters have two solid squares instead of a rating, which indicates immeasurable.] Remember to go to the medical department for a checkup with this resume. But I dont know the way. Amiya is working too. By the way, can you introduce that Skadi to me? Her race is killer whale or something. I feel curious. You will meet her soon. Perhaps she will go on the mission starting two dayster. Of course, that will depend on when she returns from her mission. Book 4: Chapter 5: Medic Operator? I Don’t Believe It Book 4: Chapter 5: Medic Operator? I Dont Believe It After some time, a Rhodes Ind staff whom Kaltsit called over brought Chen Heng to the medical department for a checkup. When Chen Heng entered the medical department, the smell of disinfectant choked him. Operator Shining, this is a new operator that Kaltsit gave special instructions to do a thorough checkup, He Who Knows Fate. Please check his physical status. My job is done, so Ill go ahead. [TL Note: Here is Shinings profile: /wiki/Shining/Overview.] That operator handed over Chen Heng upon entering the medical department. The medical staff responsible for handling Chen Heng was called Shining. Shining had two horns that looked like demon horns. Chen Heng knew a little about this. Amiya mentioned that this race was called Sarkaz, and its status in this world was simr to demons in Chen Hengs world. [TL Note: Here is more information on the Sarkaz race: /wiki/Sarkaz.] The Sarkazs Originium Arts should be the best in this world. Most Sarkaz had high Arts adaptability. Consequently, they were the most easily infected with Oripathy. They had once startedrge-scale wars with other races. Now, many Sarkaz chose to be mercenaries. The people of this race possessed extraordinarybat prowess. Fair skin, long legs, and the white hair that the Chinese favored. Chen Heng suddenly felt that this Shining was an improved version of Luo Li. However, Luo Li would never reach the level of Shining. After making such aparison, he suddenly felt he had let Luo Li down. Although Shining was a Medic operator, Chen Hengs instinct told him she should be an excellent swordswoman. This was the sense a swordsman had for another fellow practitioner; it couldnt be mistaken. Furthermore, Shining held her staff like it was a sword. Although she had intentionally changed her posture, an experienced swordsman could tell. If Chen Heng guessed right, the staff should be her sword. Furthermore, it had an obvious hilt. As Chen Heng looked at Shining, Shining seemed to have sensed him. When she turned to look at him, her first instinct was to look at his hands, not his face. She should be checking his hands for calluses from sword practice. As mentioned previously, this was the sense for a fellow practitioner. Hello. Im He Who Knows Fate, a new Rhodes Ind operator. Kindly show me the ropes. Oh! Hello. Come with me. Clearly, Shining did not intend to interact with Chen Heng. The moment she saw him, she knew he realized she was a swordswoman. Miss Shining, you are a swordswoman, right? You are mistaken. Im a Medic. Like I believe you. This old wretch is very naughty. Chen Heng believed Shining was like him: possessing a stronger ability but hiding behind an ordinary ability. Shining should be an expert swordswoman. Furthermore, she has something no inferior to my unconverted Chen n Sword Technique. When thinking of the Chen n Sword Technique, Chen Heng remembered being unable to convert to cultivation, which led to thinking about the ancestral crystal and further to thinking about his still-alive ancestor. Damn it! What a headache! Chen Heng had only just discovered this afternoon that the ancestor who had gone missing a few thousand years ago was still alive. After making many turns, Shining brought Chen Heng to a ce filled with precision instruments. Weve arrived. Lie down. Then she pointed to a device that looked like a CT machine. Seeing Chen Heng remaining still, Shining exined in further detail. This is used to do a full-body checkup. It will check whether you are infected, the degree of infection, and other data about your body. This is thetest product Rhodes Ind just purchased. Oh! Alright. ------ Shining looked at the report produced by the machine, wondering if the machine had broken down. This was Rhodes Indstest equipment. If the machine was fine, then the problemy with Chen Heng. Cell-Originium assimtion: 0 Blood Originium-crystal density: 0 u/L Such results were even more ridiculous than Skadis, who was an Abyssal Hunter from the abyss. Shining shoved the resume and examination report to Chen Heng. This thing was a hot potato. If it spread, it might If you want to stay safe, never show this report to anyone, including Kaltsit. For some reason, Shining kindly gave Chen Heng this reminder. Are you joking? How can the resume escape Kaltsits scrutiny? Furthermore, she already knows about my matter. However, thank you for your reminder. Chen Heng knew Shining had reminded him out of kindness, so he thanked her. As long as you are aware of it. Dont ever get sold without knowing how you died. Miss Shining, you are quite kind. Kind? Can I truly be described with that word? Shining mocked herself upon hearing Chen Hengs praise. A strange expression shed in her eyes. This was Chen Hengs first time seeing an emotional change on Shinings face. Just an instinct as a swordsman. Swordsman? Arent you a sniper? Look at what you are saying. Dont you already know? Just like how you disguise your swordsmanship with your Medic operator identity, I am hiding mine with my Sniper operator identity. In any case, you have already figured it out, right? It was hard for a swordsman to hide from another swordsman. This was not something mystical. Instead, the identity showed in minor things, like ones posture and habits in holding things. Of course, Chen Heng referred to the swordsmanship he hid here, not his other abilities. Truth be told, Chen Heng was not worried about getting killed after exposing his abilities. He noticed this worldsbat prowess was much lower than his own; at least, he felt he could sweep his way through this world. Hiding his true skills with a Sniper identity was to avoid bringing trouble to Kaltsit. Of course, the greater reason was it was fun. Hiding, is that it? ------ Damn! What are you doing? Donte over. Stay farther away from me! Shining, you have no conscience! Why did you leave me alone here?! Chen Heng initially thought Shinings attitude would change a little after he chatted with her. Unexpectedly, she tossed him to a frighteningly pale Sarkaz. White hair, red pupils, ck hair, and sharp ears. Thisbination seemed particrly attractive to the Chinese. Wrong, that was not the important part. Going by Terran convention, this person was a Vampire, a Sarkaz subrace. [TL Note: Here is more information on Arknightss Vampires: /wiki/Sarkaz/Subraces#Vampire.] Book 4: Chapter 6: I’ve Already Said, Don’t Come Over! Why Aren’t You Listening?! Book 4: Chapter 6: Ive Already Said, Dont Come Over! Why Arent You Listening?! Going by the convention of Chen Hengs world, a vampire was a blood-sucking monster. [TL Note: The Chinese word for Arknightss Vampire was officially tranted as Vampire, but its literal trantion is Blood Demon. However, the Chinese word for vampire means blood-sucking ghost when tranted literally. The above paragraph used blood-sucking ghost for the naming convention in Chen Hengs world. However, since the two trante to the same word in English except for the capitalization, I altered it slightly to fit, describing the concept rather than a term.] Hehehe! You cant escape! Let me have a bite! Just one bite! Your blood smells good, so very fragrant! I have never felt such desire for a humans blood before. This Vampire, called Warfarin, had been behaving normally just a minute ago. [TL Note: Here is Warfarins profile: /wiki/Warfarin/Story.] ording to her, she was one of Rhodes Inds senior medical staff, responsible for Rhodes Inds blood bank. She differed from her kinsmen who moved in the darkness, drank others blood, killed people with no regard, andmitted all sorts of evil. She could differentiate between food and patients. Chen Heng hade to deposit his blood into the blood bank. However, Warfarin had only drawn out somejust a tiny bitof blood when her expression changed, like a long-famished person suddenly seeing food and water. Chen Heng could tell this person had been suppressing her instinct but lost control in the end. How could he tell? It was obvious from her vivid red face. Warfarin felt so excited she could not hold the syringe steadily, prompting Chen Heng to pull his arm back in a panic. You are called He Who Knows Fate, right? Quickly, let me draw some of your blood. It is for storing in the blood bank. Every Rhodes Ind operator needs to do this. Like I believe you. Stop licking the needle you just pulled out of my arm if you can! Chen Heng expressed utter disbelief. Come on! Come on! Let me tell you this. Im a Rhodes Ind senior staff, the person who established the blood bank and its administrator. I will not lie. Trust me. Warfarins expression looked entirely untrustworthy, with her face flushed red like an entranced woman. Her crimson eyes seemed even more bloodlike in the dark examination room. Her paleplexion had already made Chen Heng think about the vampires from his world. Im warning you. Donte over. Ill attack if youe over! Naughty children who dont listen to doctors have to be punished. Hehehe! Im really going to attack! Donte over! Im very powerful! Chen Heng warned Warfarin as he backed off until his back touched the examination rooms door. Who knew which fool designed this room? To think that person used a metal door! Did an examination room need a metal door? What if there was a fire? Not that Chen Heng could not break the door. However, doing so would cause argemotion. Furthermore, he needed to teach this woman who lusted after his blood a lesson. Go on and scream. Even if you scream until your throat tears, no one will save you. Until your throat tears! Until your throat tears! Hehe! What a cute, little, mischievous fellow! This examination room is special, with excellent sound instion. Iming! Dont worry. Ill be gentle, and Ill only take one bite. It has good sound instion effects? People outside cannot hear anything? Chen Heng asked to verify Warfarins words. Thats right. Little precious, just submit to me. Upon hearing this, Chen Heng silently put away the silencing barrier he had just taken out. Warfarin approached Chen Heng, moving increasingly closer. Eventually, she could not handle the temptation and pounced. Then Aaaahhhhhh! Chen Heng withdrew his hand, which had intense electricity arcing on it. Then he looked at the fallen Warfarin, who was asionally twitching, andmented, Why the need for this? I am still me in the end, silently enduring everything. I showed my heart to the moon, but s, the moon only showed me a ditch. I gave you many chances, but you did not treasure them, so dont me me for being ruthless. [TL Note: I showed my heart to the moon, but s, the moon only showed me a ditch is a line from a ssic Yuan Dynasty opera that carries the meaning of treating someone with kindness but the other party not reciprocating.] Chen Heng took out some chains from the portable spatial storage and walked over to Warfarin. These chains belonged to Reincarnator 9527. He did not know what Reincarnator 9527 used these for, but they were quite useful in this situation. He had limited the output of his electromaic energy ability to a nonfatal level. However, after some time Like Warfarin said, naughty children had to be punished. Have you heard of the Electric Therapy King? Addicted to sucking blood? You say this is a racial habit? Sorry, addictions have to be treated. [TL Note: Electric Therapy King is a nickname for a Chinese psychiatrist who used controversial electroconvulsive therapy to treat teenagers with Inte addiction. The Chinese government has banned the practice. A few games have made characters based on this person. Here is the Wikipedia entry on him: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yang_Yongxin.] Oh! Thats right. One more thing. He Who Knows Fate: @Kaltsit, your blood banks administrator, Warfarin, had nefarious intentions toward me, so I electrocuted her, and she is currently convulsing on the ground. Ive decided to discipline her. May I do that? Efreet: Discipline? That stimting? Kaltsit: Ah! I forgot to warn you about that fellow. However, why are you at the blood bank? He Who Knows Fate: Shining sent me. So, that means Kaltsit did not send me to the blood bank. Did Shining send me here because of our conversation? That woman is really petty. Kaltsit: She probably wants you to deposit your blood in the blood bank. As for Warfarin, do as you please. Just dont break her. I Have a Strong Presence: Unsuitable content for children. Iron Fist Teacher: Exactly. There are children in the group. Its not good to talk about such mature content openly in the group, right? Magus of Flowers: Livestream! Livestream! nk Never Loses: Is this an adults world? How dirty. Lord of the White Night: So, He Who Knows Fate is one of us. He Who Knows Fate: I did not expect you to be like this, Lord of the White Night. I misjudged you. Also, who exactly do you think I am? Iron Fist Teacher: Alright, stop exining. You have already started disciplining her; what good thing can it be? He Who Knows Fate: Kaltsit: The Warfarin we discussed earlier is a Vampire, the blood-sucking monster people talk about. She might have an exceptionally strong desire for He Who Knows Fates blood because there are no pure humans in Terra. Only Kaltsit could give Chen Heng some warmth in this cold world. Efreet: ThisI see He Who Knows Fate: Shut up, you perverted loli. Efreet: Per-perverted loli? Who are you calling that? He Who Knows Fate: Dont you know? Efreet: How can lolishow can lolis be considered perverted? I Have a Strong Presence: Is the only conscience of the associationHe Who Knows Fatestarting to fall too? He Who Knows Fate: AhthisDont nder me, Sage Megumi. I Have a Strong Presence: Sage-Sage Megumi? Where did you hear that name? He Who Knows Fate: Huh? Dont you think your disy name is unique? One does not have to search by real names in the cultural section of the Dimension Administrators Associations store. Nicknames or pet names work too. I Have a Strong Presence: Pet-pet names? Solomon: He Who Knows Fate, are you being a bully? Book 4: Chapter 7: You Have Woken Up? The Surgery Was Successful Book 4: Chapter 7: You Have Woken Up? The Surgery Was Sessful 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: He Who Knows Fates knowing that is quite normal, right? I know it too. In fact, most of the association members can be found by their disy name when searching the cultural section of the associations store. Our disy names or, rather, nicknames are unique. I Have a Strong Presence: Is-is that so? All of you know? Queen of Ice and Snow: Let me cote it. God Sai: Saiki Kusuo; Kaltsit: Kaltsit; Solomon: Romani Archaman; Lord of the White Night: Shiroyasha; Efreet: Itsuka Kotori; Faillen Angel Gabriel: Gabriel; Iron Fist Teacher: Hiratsuka Shizuka; nk Never Loses: Sora; 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Yakumo Yukari; Magus of Flowers: Merlin; I Have a Strong Presence: Kato Megumi; and myself: Scthach-Skadi. As for which work we are from, just search the names in the cultural section. Only He Who Knows Fates name and background are unsearchable. I Have a Strong Presence: He Who Knows Fate is that mysterious? He Who Knows Fate: Actually, you will find nothing if you search He Who Knows Fate. My disy namees from my Absolute Precognition. Solomon: How enviable. He Who Knows Fate: You are the only one not qualified to say this, my dear respected Lord Solomon. You even threw away a high-ranked irvoyance. Efreet: Back on topic, He Who Knows Fate, what is your real name? He Who Knows Fate: My real name 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Dont keep us in suspense. You are the only one whose true name is a mystery. He Who Knows Fate: Ill tell you, then. Chen Heng, thats my true name. If you want to search for works, just search for Re:Life Chat Group. Ill say this first. It is a web novel, and you cannot discuss the story of this book in the group. However, this book has already lost all reference value. Chen Heng did not have any intention of hiding his identity. After all, they were from different worlds, and everyone knew each other. If he was the only one they did not know, they would guard against him. Queen of Ice and Snow: A web novel? This is rather rare. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Indeed. He Who Knows Fate: My world produced a transcendent, a system user, a Dimension Administrators Association member, and two Re:Life Chat Group members. The storyline derailed long ago. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: It must be tough on your worlds world consciousness. He Who Knows Fate: Who knows what that world consciousness is feeling? It would be better if the world consciousness died. For fifty generations since that Chen n ancestor, we have been a single line of descent. Furthermore, the better our talent, the earlier we die. That is truly tragic. If my ancestor had any conscience, he would deal with that world consciousness. Of course, that is if he can beat the world consciousness. Queen of Ice and Snow: Sorry for your loss. Iron Fist Teacher: What if he does not have a conscience? He Who Knows Fate: Then I will reason with the world consciousness when I grow powerful. Umaru-chan: That is a heavy responsibility that will take a long time to fulfill. He Who Knows Fate: Alright, lets stop here. The more I talk about it, the more upset I feel. Fortunately, there is a tool that I can discipline by my side. Im going offline first. Efreet: He Who Knows Fate, this is typical of people who establish their happiness on others pain. He has fallen too. Kaltsit: No. I feel He Who Knows Fate is right in this case. If he does not teach Warfarin a lesson, she will probably try to bite him every day. Faillen Angel Gabriel: Speaking of vampires nk Never Loses: Thats right. Gabriel is an angel, after all. How about you send He Who Knows Fate a crucifix you blessed? See if it works? Kaltsit: It would be practically useless. A Vampire is a Vampire, not a true vampire. My Terra has a race called Sankta, and they look like angels. They even have a halo that cannot be removed. Their faith and religion are very simr to the Western church I have recently learned about. Most of them stay in Laterano. The Laterans are pedantic in the way they do things, giving others the impression of old-fashionedness and inflexibility. Of course, there are exceptions. [TL Note: Here is more information on the Sankta race: /wiki/Sankta.] nk Never Loses: @Faillen Angel Gabriel, can you remove your halo? Does it feel dazzling when you sleep? Faillen Angel Gabriel: Boss, you focus on different things from others. Furthermore, you focus on the strange things. The halo on my head can be hidden. Kaltsit: I only said they look like angels. They are not as powerful as the angels I recently learned about. Most Laterans fight using firearms, which are the guns you speak of. Of course, there are several who use staffs. Solomon: Ahguns. Angels felling the enemies with guns. Why does that sound strange? nk Never Loses: Milord, times have changed. Faillen Angel Gabriel: Just like me. However, I do not use guns like that. I normally use the First Trumpet of the Apocalypse. Iron Fist Teacher: You might as well use a gun. You would only kill one person with each shot. If you use the First Trumpet of the Apocalypse, all the people of Earth will die with your enemies. Ouch! My hands and legs are numb. Rather, my entire body is numb. Its like intense electricity shocked me. A dazed Warfarin returned to consciousness. She was still a little stupefied, wondering why she had fainted. What was I doing before this? Thats right! Blood! Warfarin tried to get up, but the chains on her hands and legs stopped her. Hey?! Whats going on? Why am I bound? After failing to get up, Warfarin stared nkly at the chains around her arms and legs. You have woken up? The surgery was sessful. You are now a man. Warfarin discovered a man, wearing a doctorsb coat and a mask, standing beside her when she heard the voice. Thats impossible! Warfarin immediately figured that this man was lying, as she did not feel any difort. This was the judgment of a doctor with outstanding medical skills. She would not be wrong. Tsk! How boring. Chen Heng dejectedly removed his mask when he failed to fool the awakened Warfarin. Hey! Its you. Theb coat is mine, right? Why are you wearing my clothes? How frivolous of you! The electrocuted Warfarin figured out who the man wearing her clothes was. Shut up. Do you think I wanted to do that? Theres no other doctors attire in this examination room. Chen Heng became angry from embarrassment, so he electrocuted Warfarin again. Then he took off theb coat. I feel numb. Let go of me. Why are you doing this? Let me warn you, this is illegal! Book 4: Chapter 8: Unrepentant Warfarin Book 4: Chapter 8: Unrepentant Warfarin Let you go? Why should I let you go? So that you can suck my blood? Furthermore, speaking of illegal, you rushing at me to suck my blood is illegal, right? You misunderstand. I am actually a Vampire with great self-control, unlike my kinsmen. Like I believe you. Who was it who rushed at me earlier? Let me tell you this. Addiction to sucking blood is still an addiction. Since it is an addiction, I need to use the Electric Therapy Kings method to treat you. Electric Therapy King? Although Warfarin did not know who the Electric Therapy King was, she would soon understand his methods. Chen Heng took out a small knife from his portable spatial storage and made a small cut on his arm. Then he squeezed out some blood into a test tube. Dont ask why Chen Heng did not use a syringe; he did not know how to use one. He was not a doctor; how would he know how to use a syringe? However, he needed to use the syringe after this. He took the syringe Warfarin used to draw his blood earlier, sucking all the blood in the test tube into that syringe. Do you want it? Chen Heng waved the syringe. Then he pointed the needle at Warfarin and nudged the plunger, pushing out a drop of blood, which hung there. Give me! Give me! Warfarin arched her head up, craving to drink that drop of blood. However, the needle tip was a distance from her; she could not reach it. No. It looks like you are still addicted to blood. You need to receive electrocution therapy. Chen Heng retracted the drop of blood into the syringe. Then he raised his left hand, which had electricity leaping about, and extended it towards Warfarin. Aaaaargh! Chen Heng had excellent control over the current, able to cause pain without damaging the body. Do you still want it? I dont want it! Even a fool would know to answer no. Warfarin was no simple-minded fool that only moved on instinct. Really? Chen Heng removed the needle from the syringe. Then he pushed out half a drop of blood. This half drop of blood would never fall off. Chen Heng ced the needleless syringe near Warfarins mouth. Chomp! Warfarin could not endure the temptation. She bit down, bitingnothing. Looks like the punishment was insufficient. Chen Heng raised his evil-looking left hand again. No! Dont! Dont extend your hand towards me. Ah! Help! Oh, Warfarin, I recall you saying this room has excellent sound instion, right? Furthermore, no one woulde to look for you at this time, so we can take our time having fun. You demon. Save me! Go on and shout. Even if you shout until your throat tears, no one wille and save you. I recall you said that. Oh, right, do you want some? I dont want any! I was wrong! Warfarin submitted shamelessly. Really? Here, open your mouth. Warfarin obediently opened her mouth. This time, she truly tasted Chen Hengs blood. How delicious! This is the most delectable blood Ive tasted. This is simply a sin! Do you want more? I do. Then you arent cured yet. We will continue the electrocution therapy. Argh! After that, Chen Heng held the syringe above Warfarin. If Warfarin stretched up to her limits, she could drink a drop of blood. However, an intense electrical shock would follow. Chen Heng initially thought Warfarin would be obedient after a few rounds of electrocution. Unexpectedly, she drank all the blood in the syringe. She would rather drink a drop and get zapped. I say, He Who Knows Fate, theres no more blood. How about you squeeze out a few more drops? Although Warfarin had been electrocuted into a sorry state, her face was blissful, showing no intentions of repenting. She even wanted to go a few more times. Now, Chen Heng had a headache. He had not expected this disciplining session to fail. Just how obsessed is she with my blood? Im warning you. If you drink again, I will increase the current. Bring it on! Bring it! Let the storm rage stronger! Warfarin now appeared solemn, like a righteous warrior willing to sacrifice her life for the greater good. However, wasnt focusing such spirit on drinking Chen Hengs blood a little wasteful? Chen Heng cut the same spot as before, as it had already healed. This time, he squeezed out more blood, preparing to repeat the therapy several more times. He did not believe he could not get her to kick this bad habit. ------ This was already the thirty-sixth electrocution. This time, Chen Heng increased the current to the limits of human endurance. However, Warfarin still tried to drink the blood in the syringe above her after being electrocuted. After so many electrocutions, Chen Heng concluded that the physiques of Terra residents were stronger than his own worlds. He Who Knows Fate: @Kaltsit, Ive already electrocuted her many times, but she shows no sign of repenting. Kaltsit: That is normal. If she could change, she would not be Warfarin. As a pure human, you would be a Vampires most desired food. He Who Knows Fate: Kaltsit: Actually, you dont have to focus on getting Warfarin to stop thinking about your blood. That is impossible. However, you can shift your focus to letting her know she cannot obtain your blood unless you are willing. After hearing Kaltsits suggestion, Chen Heng shifted his gaze back to the chain-bound Warfarin with messy clothes and a flushed face. Even now, she looked at Chen Heng with great anticipation. ------ Ten minutester, Shining knocked on the examination rooms door, preparing to take him away. However, Chen Heng was the one who opened the door, and Warfarin was lying on the bed with untidy clothes. Furthermore, her expression andplexion were extremely strange. Did I interrupt? Shining had expected Chen Heng to be the one on the bed while Warfarin stood by the bedside. However, the reality was the opposite. What are you thinking? I was just having a friendly chat with Doctor Warfarin as intimate friends. We reached an understanding in the end. Chen Heng shrugged, hinting that Shining had impure thoughts. Erm Shining found herself speechless. Alright, its time to go. Theres no need to care about Warfarin. What are we doing next? Theres nothing else after storing your blood in the blood bank. Ill send you out. The medical department is difficult to navigate. Book 4: Chapter 9: Black and White Evil Demons Book 4: Chapter 9: ck and White Evil Demons I say, Miss Shining, did you send me to the blood bank to take revenge on me? Chen Heng walked with Shining through the medical department without seeing where he was going. As he did so, he asked Shining why she sent him to the blood bank. He was indeed walking blindly, as the medical department was simply tooplicated to navigate, dizzyingly so. Shinings footsteps paused for a moment at Chen Hengs words. Then she resumed her normal walking pace. You are overthinking. Every operator needs to deposit their blood in the blood bank. Thats why I brought you there. Miss Shining, has anyone ever told you that you are bad at lying? Or did you not intend to hide it from me in the first ce? Well, it is time to hunt! Liz, what are you doing here? Just as Chen Heng was about to sh with Shining, a white demon suddenly appeared around the corner. Yes, a white-colored evil demon. This demon had the horns unique to the Sarkaz, but her entire body was nearly pure white. She gave off a strange beauty; rather, she had a gentleness that inspired others to protect her. Speaking of which, Chen Heng felt this evil demon looked even more like an angel than Gabriel, that faillen angel. Furthermore, Chen Heng noticed the girl Shining addressed as Liz had a problem with her leg. Her gait was slightly different from ordinary peoples. While ordinary people could not tell, who was Chen Heng? Ah! Its Shining. I finally found you. When Liz saw Shining, she felt pleasantly surprised. Then she quickened her pace, walking over. Why are you looking for me? Shining was like a different person when facing Liz. She turned from a cold, aloof goddess to the girl next door. This was especially so for her smile; it nearly blinded Chen Heng. Of course, for lunch! It is noon already. Hibiscus said you took the new operator for a checkup. He is the one, right? Liz shifted her gaze to Chen Heng, who had snatched Shining from her for a while. Hello, Im He Who Knows Fate. Nightingale. This should be her code name, right? For some reason, the people of Terra like to go by code names. Nightingales attitude toward Chen Heng was starkly different from her attitude toward Shining, unwilling to even say hello. [TL Note: Here are the profiles of Nightingale and Hibiscus: /wiki/Nightingale and /wiki/Hibiscus.] Chen Heng did not extend his hand for a handshake, as he still did not know if shaking hands was an epted practice here. What if it got mistaken for flirting? Lord Chen Hengs reputation would be damaged. Moreover, he greatly suspected that even if handshakes were a thing here, Nightingale might not reciprocate if he extended his hand, so he would not seek humiliation. He Who Knows Fate, have you made your staff card? You need it to eat at the canteen. Oh! It is done; this is it, right? Chen Heng took out the staff pass Kaltsit had prepared for him, and showed it to Shining and Nightingale. Code Name: He Who Knows Fate Operator ss: Sniper Star: 6 Speaking of stars, Chen Heng only just noticed the two female operators in front of him were six-star Medics. This staff card is also your staff pass. Do wear it on your chest in the future. Shining pointed to the staff pass hanging in front of her chest. How big! No, theyrenever mind. Theyre big. Got it. Its fine since it is done. Are you interested in going to the canteen with us? Its on the way. Perhaps Shining invited Chen Heng to the canteen because she felt guilty about sending him to the blood bank. Many thanks, then. I happen to be quite unfamiliar with Rhodes Inds zones at the moment. If Chen Heng had to go to the canteen alone, he might not find it. Although he had gone to the canteen yesterday, Rhodes Ind was quite extensive, and he had lost his bearings. Alright, lets go, then. Although they went together, Chen Heng was just a third wheel. Shining and Nightingalea white evil demon and a ck evil demonchatted as they walked. Of course, it was mainly Shining speaking and Nightingale listening while Chen Heng followed silently behind. Truth be told, Shining and Nightingale looked verypatible with each other. One was ck, and one was white, forming a ck-and-whitebination. Furthermore, they are evil demons who healed people. This was interesting. Doctors should be rare among Sarkaz, what more two six-star Medics. If these two became idolsit would be interesting. As Chen Heng walked, he nced at Nightingales legs. However, it was not because her legs were nice, although her legs were nice. Anyway, that was not the main reason. Chen Heng found it strange as he looked at Nightingales legs. Why cant two six-star Medics cure Nightingales legs? Furthermore, this world has Originium Arts, right? What are you looking at? Im looking at Nightingales legs. Pervert. Huh? Chen Heng finally reacted. The ones who spoke were Nightingale and Shining. The three had already arrived at the canteen without him realizing it. Listen to me. Chen Heng did not want to be called a pervert by his colleagues on his first day. What is there to exin? Pervert. Nightingale did not want to listen to the exnation of a pervert who stared at her legs the whole way. You. Honestly speaking, Shining could tell Chen Heng was a skilled swordsman. Although he joined as a Sniper, a swordsman could not change certain habits. Most powerful swordsmen would have an indomitable will. Logically speaking, Shining should not suspect him. However, Shining suddenly recalled what she saw at the blood bank. Can I exin? Anything else would be fine; only thebel of perverted had to be avoided. This was an insult to Chen Hengs character, trampling on his dignity. Of course, the most important thing was such matters would quickly reach Kaltsits ears. If Kaltsit mentioned it in the chat group, the noble and righteous image he spent a lot of time setting up would be ruined. Please begin your performance. Ill give you one chance. Shining decided to give Chen Heng a chance because she trusted her swordswomans instinct. Right. Actually, while you two led the way, I was walking behind and noticed Nightingales gait seemed somewhat strange. Your leg probably suffered an injury, right? Thats right. Continue. Then I wondered, why cant you two six-star Medics heal Miss Nightingales legs? Or is there some significance to this injury? What significance can there be to an injury? If we could heal it, we would have done so long ago. Healing Lizs leg injury has nothing to do with how many stars we have as Medics. Book 4: Chapter 10: Why Treat? That’s the Question Book 4: Chapter 10: Why Treat? Thats the Question Huh? You cant treat this degree of injury? Dont you have those Originium Arts or something? Chen Heng felt a little shocked. When he discovered the existence of Originium Arts and mobile cities, he had thought that this world was very advanced in every aspect. At the very least, his world did not have mobile cities. Now, it looked like Terras technology tree was slightly skewed. Originium Arts are not omnipotent. The normallyconic Nightingale actually said a few words to Chen Heng. From your tone, it sounds like you can treat such injuries? Or do you know someone who can? Most people would not react to what Chen Heng said. However, Shining was different. She was concerned about Lizs leg injury, so she would not let any possibility of treating it slip by, even if it were just misspoken or an issue of tone. Furthermore, Shining suddenly recalled Chen Hengs health report from the morning, which induced even more anticipation for this matter. Its not impossible, just that In fact, treating Lizs leg would be easy. It was just a matter of the price. On the high end, one could purchase an SCP-500 from the associations store. It was an absolute panacea. Besides leg injuries, it could cure all other illnesses. Using it would be overkill. On the lower end, one could purchase from the associations store one little red pill that might cure her. Rather, Chen Heng might not even need to use the associations store. A low-grade treatment-type medicinal pill he carried in his portable spatial storage might even work. [TL Note: SCP-500 is an object from the SCP Foundation. It is a bottle containing 47 red pills; each pill is individually designated as SCP-500-01 through SCP-500-47. When taken orally, it effectively cures all diseases. The little red pill mentioned above likely refers to just one pill, while the previous paragraph talks about purchasing the entire bottle. Here is more information on SCP-500: /scp-500.] Just that what? What do you need? LMD? Medical equipment? Herbs? When Shining heard Chen Heng say it was possible, she became even more excited than Liz. She took two steps over and grabbed his cor. Let go first. Dont get too excited. Its all wrong. Chen Heng patted Shinings hands, which were holding his cor, urging her to calm down. Sorry. I got too excited. What exactly do you need? Shining realized she had lost self-control, so she let go and stepped back. Im looking for a reasona reason to convince myself. I need a reason to do things, be it for others or myself. That is to say, you are looking for a reason to convince yourself to treat Liz? Shining contemted this answer. Indeed. Why should he treat Liz? However, she would not let go of this chance. Thats right, so calm down. Let me think. Ermhow about this? Im going on a mission two dayster. How about youe along and help me? Also, work for Kaltsit for free for a few days. As for how long, you determine that. The first condition is fine. It will be my turn to rest in two days, so I can help you. However, thetter condition Shining seemed to have some difficulties. Whats wrong? Do youck money? Never mind thetter condition, then. Its not that. Actually, it is because Actually, it is because part of Miss Shinings remuneration for working here is Oripathy treatment for Miss Nightingale. A chilly voice interrupted Shinings exnation. Chen Heng turned his head back and noticed Kaltsit walking over. Hey! Its you, Kaltsit! Are you here for lunch too? What else? Otherwise, is someone going to deliver food to me? I can still spare time for food. He Who Knows Fate, Ill ept your kind intentions. Shining apanying you on the mission will do. As for working for free, never mind that. Rhodes Ind is not so poor that it needs to dock its staffs pay. I should also mention Miss Nightingales problem is not limited to her leg. You should be prepared. Oh! There are other problems besides the leg? Chen Heng looked at the silent Nightingale in shock. However, Nightingale did not react, as though the topic of discussion had nothing to do with her. Indeed. However, Im satisfied with just treating her legs. Shining was quite optimistic. Just treating her legs would be a good start. If this kept up, Nightingale would slowly recover. Since you put it that way, Im starting to lose confidence. How about this? I have nothing to do this afternoon; bring me to Nightingales dorm room or ward during the afternoon. Nightingale has a ward, right? She does. Liz has her own intensive care ward. Then lets go after eating. I have to check Miss Nightingales overall condition first to verify how much I can treat. By the way, Kaltsit, when is the mission starting? About two dayster. Ok. I have Lizs recent health report and other data. They are useless. I dont know how to read those. I have my own treatment methods. Chen Heng was not a doctor, after all. How could he know how to read professional data? Thus, the group ate together, with Kaltsit appearing calm andposed, Chen Heng indifferent, and Nightingale expressionless. Only Shining seemed anxious and restless during lunch. Speaking of which, the twos rtionship was quite interesting. Despite being the patient, Nightingale showed little concern about her treatment. Instead, Shining was much more anxious. Rather than being friends, they seemed more like mother and daughter, or guardian and ward. During the meal, Chen Heng noticed the male-to-female ratio of Rhodes Inds operators was imbnced. There were many more females, something he had not expected. The leader is female, the regent is female, and most of the operators are female. Is Rhodes Ind a matriarchal organization? Furthermore, these female operators are all beautiful. Could this be the doing of Doctor, the person were going to save? Chen Heng only had one thing to say about this: Well done! After all, everyone loved pretty women. [TL Note: Here is Doctors profile: /wiki/Doctor.] Of course, Chen Heng did not focus on female operators during the meal. He pondered how far to take Nightingales treatment. Truth be told, Chen Heng could cure Nightingales illness no matter how severe. However, he was not a saint and would not pay a high price for someone he had just met. If it were something a small red pill could solve, Chen Heng was willing to help in exchange for a Medic of Shinings ability. However, if the price were too great Book 4: Chapter 11: Fair, Long, and Slender. Do You Want to Touch? Book 4: Chapter 11: Fair, Long, and Slender. Do You Want to Touch? Although Nightingale was pretty, she could not be Chen Hengs waifu. Chen Heng felt if he proposed to her, Shining might brandish the staff in her hand and fight him to the end. [TL Note: A waifu is a fictional female character that one is romantically attracted to or considers ones significant other. It is the English transliteration of the Japanese transliteration of the English word wife. Here is the Wiktionary entry on waifu: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/waifu.] Since that was the case, why pay such a huge price? Only a fool would do things that incurred such a loss. As for Sirinperhaps Chen Heng might be willing to pay a few points. However, Chen Heng and Nightingale had only exchanged a few words so far. Chen Heng was more interested in Shinings abilities as a Medic rather than as a swordswoman. Even if Shining was a skilled swordswoman, would she be stronger than Chen Heng? Given Chen Hengs abilities, he could easily destroy the world at a whim, and the world could do nothing about it. However, Shinings abilities as a Medic were different. As a six-star Medic, she could treat Chen Hengs teammates during the mission. However, he did not need this, as he felt nothing could threaten him here. After chatting with Amiya yesterday, he learned she was joining the rescue too. Perhaps Kaltsit was more interested in the process of saving Doctor rather than the result. If Chen Heng wanted to rescue Doctor, even from the most terrifying prison in the world, he would probably need less than five minutesand that would include the travel time. After all, spatial jumps were quite incredible. Of course, there was the tiny possibility Kaltsit did not know how strong Chen Heng was. However, that should not be the case. After all, Kaltsit was a rational person who would n for everything. Ermactually, it might be possible after all, since Chen Heng had not mentioned spatial jumps when he introduced his abilities. Although Kaltsit might not have thought of it, Chen Heng did not intend to exin it to her now. What if Kaltsit kicked him out of the world right after he rescued Doctor? His purpose here was to lie low, so he would dy for as long as he could. Right, its happily decided. At worst, he would help her out a little more. After eating, Chen Heng followed Nightingale and Shining to Nightingales intensive care ward. How do I say thisthis ward is overly luxurious! It lives up to the remuneration of two six-star operators. Alright. Miss Nightingale, please remove your shoes. I need to check how severe Miss Nightingales leg injuries are. If they are not severe, I can fully heal them. However, I can only do some treatment if they are too severe, andplete recovery might be impossible. Its fine. It will be fine if you can lessen the burden on Liz. However, do you need to touch her during your treatment, Mister He Who Knows Fate? Shining held little hope for Chen Heng fully healing Nightingale. While she was not confident, some relief would be fine. However, she found the part of Chen Heng touching Nightingale a bit repent. Although it was somewhat rude to say this to Chen Heng, his appearance at the blood bank was indeed somewhat Dont worry. The physical contact is very minimal. Chen Heng showed he understood. After all, if he had such a pretty daughter, he would smash the head of anyone who dared to touch her. Alright, then. Liz, can you cooperate with Mister He Who Knows Fate? Sure. Nightingale appeared cooperativerather, obedient. After Nightingale removed her socks, shey on her bed. Chen Heng extended his sinful hands towards Nightingales fair, long, and slender thighs. Then he sent in something indescribable. Alright, it was inner strength. This was what Chen Heng used to examine injuries. Ooohhh When the inner strength entered Nightingales legs, she moaned despite herself. Whats wrong, Liz? Do you feel difort? Shining quickly asked Nightingale after hearing her moan. Its nothing. My legs just feel warm. The inner strength that suddenly entered stimted her. Nightingale quickly recovered to normal after thatpse. Is that so? Its good that nothings wrong. Shinings confidence in Chen Heng increased a little at Lizs answer. Feeling something is good. Feeling something is good. Reassured of Nightingales situation, Shining immediately kept quiet so as not to interrupt Chen Heng and patiently waited for the result. On Chen Hengs side, although Nightingales legs felt nice and soft, that was not the important part. The most important part was that her legs and her entire body were in a terrible state. Right now, he used inner strength to nourish her legs while checking on the rest of her body. He trusted his hands more than the reports of machines that required a certain level of skill to use. After all, he could not read those reports. Judging by the information from his inner strength, Chen Heng was already certain that Nightingales body was in a terrible state. She looked about eighteen but had the body of a seventy- or eighty-year-old. The reference to age did not refer to the aging process but the degree of umted injuries. Everyone got injured. Perhaps it would not be obvious when young, but these hidden injuries would show themselves as one aged. Nightingales body could be described as covered with cuts and bruises. Although the exterior showed nothing, the interior was heavily wounded. Fortunately, Chen Heng did not have to pay much of a price to treat such injuries, no matter how severe, as they were just on an ordinary persons level. Usually, the stronger and the higher-tiered one was, the greater the price for treating injuries. Although Nightingale was indeed an expert among ordinary people, she had not be a higher-tiered lifeform. For example, those Tribtion Candidate Realm cultivators, Immortals, or simr experts of Chen Hengs world would find treating severe injuries problematic. Some healing techniques would work for minor injuries, but it was normal for them to spend thousands of years recovering from severe injuries. Miss Shining, pardon my frankness, but Miss Nightingales body reached its limits long ago. Did she suffer from some inhuman abuse in the past? Her body is worn-out. If not for receiving excellent treatment, surviving until now would have been difficult. Lizshedid indeed suffer from abuse. However, this is not the time for that. How is it, Mister He Who Knows Fate? Can you treat Lizs legs? Treating her legs should not be a problem. Chen Heng found this strange. Did this worlds technology overly specialize in destruction? They clearly have non-scientific techniques like Originium Arts but have no way to treat a leg injury of this severity? Book 4: Chapter 12: Overly Specialized Tech Tree Book 4: Chapter 12: Overly Specialized Tech Tree Comparing my world and this ce, the ordinary people of Terra are stronger than those of my world; however, the strength of the experts With all due respect, everyone here is trash. What does He Who Knows Fate need? Herbs? Medical equipment? Shining appeared excited upon hearing that Chen Heng could heal Lizs legs. In contrast to Shinings excitement, Nightingale showed no obvious change in expression. I dont need those. Here, catch! Chen Heng took out a bottle of pills from his pocket and tossed it to Shining. In reality, he took it out of his spatial storage. What is this? Shining looked at the small porcin bottle in her hands with misgivings, then at Chen Heng in confusion. This is a secret medicine from Yan. This medicine can not only cure Miss Nightingales legs but also help nourish her body and heal her hidden internal injuries. There are twenty pills in this bottle; take one every day. Miss Nightingale should be almost fully healed after finishing this bottle. [TL Note: Yan is a nation in Terra. Here is more information on it: /wiki/Yan.] In reality, this medicine was called the Wood Spiritual Pill, a vulnerary used by Golden Core Realm or Nascent Soul Realm cultivators. Some Nascent Soul Realm cultivators even disdained using such medication, as they had better options. When a cultivator entered the Foundation Building Realm and Golden Core Realm, they were no longer ordinary people, bing higher-tiered lifeforms. Medication that could treat Golden Core Realm cultivators would work on stronger ordinary people. This medicine was already among the weaker medicines in Chen Hengs spatial storage. Some of the more potent ones required just one pill to heal everything in ten minutes. Back when Chen Hengs father advanced to the Body Merger Realm at thirty, he knew he would not live for much longer. The more talented a Chen n member was, the earlier they died. This was a curse that the Chen n had borne for millennia. As a member of the Chen n, he was aware of it. Hence, Chen Hengs father amassed great wealth for Chen Heng after breaking into the Body Merger Realm. In reality, he was not the only one to do that. Every generation of the Chen n had done that. Thus, the Chen ns wealth had increased with every generation, but the Chen n members never had the fortune to enjoy this wealth. This resulted in more things being added to the ancestral ne every generation. It umted millennia of wealth, as not much was used. All this was now in Chen Hengs hands. To guarantee the safety of this storage ne, Chen Heng even purchased an absolute binding service from the Dimension Administrators Associations store, which cost him 100 points. As long as he lived, it would be impossible to lose this ancestral ne. A Yan secret medicine? That stuff doesnt normally leak out, right? Furthermore, I once brought Liz to Yan. However, Yan is a nation with a n-based society. Most of the good stuff would not leak to people outside the n. My n concocted this secret medicine. But, He Who Knows Fate, arent you an Aegir? Shining had seen Chen Hengs resume. She had also rolled her eyes a few times while he was taking his medical checkup. Although she knew He Who Knows Fate had a mysterious identity and had concealed a lot of things, she did not expect his nationality and race to be fake. Ah! This Chen Heng had nearly forgotten he was ying the role of an Aegir from the killer whale race. He now thought about how to reconcile what he said with his role. In the end, Chen Heng felt it was best to say nothing and let Shinings imagination run wild, so he only gave her a meaningful nce. As for what this meaningful nce conveyed, even Chen Heng did not know. Ah! Dont worry. I will keep it a secret for you. When Chen Heng gave Shining that meaningful look, she realized she had exposed him when he hade to help her. Thats good. Oh, right, let Nightingale take one pill now. Let me see how she reacts to it. That way, I can immediately remedy it if she feels any difort. Terra was not Chen Hengs world in the end. The physical condition of the residents here might differ from his world. He needed to observe for a while to prevent his first patient from dying of his treatment. Sure. Shining wanted Chen Heng to wait for a while. This was the secret medicine he took out, after all. If anything happened, she would not be at a loss with Chen Heng here. Shining uncorked the small porcin bottle and tipped out a green medicinal pill redolent of trees. Putting aside the therapeutic effect, just smelling this fragrance was refreshing. This immediately increased her confidence in the medicine. Here, Liz. Take the medicinal pill. Ill pour you a ss of water. Shining ced the medicinal pill in Nightingales hand, then turned to pour a ss of water. However, Chen Heng stopped her. Wait. Theres no need for water. The medicinal pill will melt in the mouth. Furthermore, it tastes delicious. Have you ever seen a cultivator needing water when taking medicinal pills? Its not like taking a tablet. After hearing what Chen Heng said, Nightingale directly ced the pill into her mouth. As she swallowed, she felt a warmth spreading from her mouth to her throat and the rest of her body, slowly flowing to her limbs. Liz, how do you feel? Shining sat beside Nightingale when Nightingale swallowed the pill. Dont disturb her for now. This medicine is very mild, so it might take some time. ------ Three minutester, Nightingale suddenly felt somethinging out of her throat. She hastily turned to the side of the bed and vomited a mouthful of ck blood. rgh! Liz, whats wrong? Mister He Who Knows Fate, this Shining panicked upon seeing Nightingale vomit blood. This is normal. Dont you see the ck blood? This is the result of the secret medicine treating the umted injuries in Miss Nightingales body. My body feels lighter. The normally silent Nightingale spoke just then, verifying the effect of the medicine she had taken. Really? Thats great! Thank you, He Who Knows Fate. Its good that it is effective. Continue taking the medicinal pills in this bottle, and Miss Nightingales injuries should bepletely healed. However, she will need to rest and recuperate after that. Since she is healing and we have verified the medicines effects, Ill go ahead. Ill send you out. After Shining walked Chen Heng to the door, he did not leave immediately. Instead, he turned to Shining. I still have some things to tell Miss Shining. Go on. Shining did not interrupt Chen Heng because she felt grateful to him. Book 4: Chapter 13: Forty-Meter-Long Bayonet Book 4: Chapter 13: Forty-Meter-Long Bay Miss Shining, although Im not a healthcare professional, I can tell that Miss Nightingales injuries are very severe. However, we cannot ignore her psychological issues, either. My ns diagnosis method relies on inspection, listening and smelling, inquiring, and palpation. I can tell that she suffers from depression to some degree. Perhaps she has suffered severe mental trauma. I cant address this aspect; you are probably the only person who can. I can tell Miss Nightingale values you greatly. [TL Note: The diagnosis methods Chen Heng mentioned are the physical examination steps from traditional Chinese medicine. In contrast, modern Western medicines physical examination uses inspection, palpation, auscultation, and percussion. Even simr aspects of the physical examination might differ. For example, in traditional Chinese medicine, palpation involves taking the pulse and reading the pulses characteristics, while in modern Western medicine, palpation refers to feeling the body with the hands. Here are links to more information on the physical examinations for both types: Traditional Chinese Medicine: https://.polyu.edu.hk/en/uhs/our-services/chinese-medicine/four-diagnostic-methods and modern Western medicine: /blog/medical/physical-examination-learning-how-to-assess-patients/.] Every peak martial artist would know some basic medical skills; otherwise, they would ruin their bodies with their practice. Chen Heng had a cursory understanding of medical skills, as he had to concoct his own medicinal baths to use after practicing. ThisI will do my best. I have been working on this with Nearl, but [TL Note: Here is more information on Nearl: /wiki/Nearl/Story.] Alright. I get the basic picture. It looks like she is another person with a story. However, this problem still has to be treated. She is my first patient, and I even used secret medicine. Wouldnt it be embarrassing if I could notpletely cure her? Nightingale was truly Chen Hengs first proper patient. If he could not even cure an ordinary personwell, he had his pride. Thethe first? Shining felt dumbfounded upon hearing this. The first patient? Is he reliable? Shining suddenly felt worried for Nightingale. However, she remembered Nightingales earlier reaction and stopped worrying. Thats right, the first, so take this. Chen Heng took out another bottle from his pocket and tossed it to Shining. Thisis a secret medicine too? Shining saw that this bottle was smaller than the earlier one and checked with Chen Heng. It is and isnt at the same time. You could call it a secret medicine, as no one outside my n can make it. However, you cant call it a secret medicine, as it does not have any special effects other than calming the mind. While Chen Heng called it a secret medicine, it was actually the Calming Pill that Energy Refinement Realm cultivators would use to enter a meditative state quickly. This was something that was readily found in the hidden world, which only new Energy Refinement Realm cultivators would use. However, credit where credit was due, while this pill wasmon, it wasnt useless. In reality, this pill had good effects. Of course, Chen Heng had better stuff. However, how could he give something like the higher-grade Meditation Pill to a stranger after giving that stranger the Wood Spiritual Pills? The Calming Pill was already sufficient. Thank you! Truly, thank you very much. Theres no need to thank me. Although these things are precious to you, they are just ordinary items to me. By the way, youd best not to let others know about these or obtain them. Otherwise, it will bring about a lot of trouble. At the very least, Miss Nightingale wont get sufficient medicine and cannot fully recover from her injuries. At worst, people will try to assassinate us. While Chen Heng made it sound very dangerous, the truth was he preferred to avoid trouble. If he had to prevent people from researching the pills after they obtained them, he would have to personally deal with all who knew about it. Thus, he could only exaggerate the consequences. After all, this was not his world. If these two bottles of medicine leaked, the chain reaction might even change this worlds development direction. Chen Heng would be guilty of a great crime, then. Although such a development was highly unlikely, he still had to be careful. He Who Knows Fate: Kaltsit, is there a gun range here? Kaltsit: There is. Where are you now? He Who Knows Fate: I just left Nightingales intensive care ward. Kaltsit: Do you remember the way to the canteen? He Who Knows Fate: I do. Kaltsit: Do you recall theb where they tested the power of your sniper rifle? It is right beside thatb. There is a range there prepared for Snipers. By the way, if you are practicing with guns, you have to provide your own bullets. He Who Knows Fate: That stingy? Kaltsit: It is not a problem of being stingy. In my world, guns and explosives are very expensive. Most Snipers use crossbows. Very few people use guns. Have you not noticed yet? He Who Knows Fate: It would be strange if I noticed. Ive only been in this world for one day, and I have been rushing around. Im either taking some test or on the way to a test. After I finally finished all that testing, I went to treat that Nightingale. Kaltsit: Ahem My worlds technological tree is somewhat different from yours. In my world, guns are known as firearms and are incredibly precious. Practically all who use guns are Laterans, as they invented guns. Guns asionally make it to the market but are extremely expensive. As a result, bullets are also extremely expensive. Furthermore, the bullets here are not ordinary bullets but special bullets forged with Originium: etched bullets. Kaltsit: As of now, no faction besides Laterano can provide their staff with an unlimited supply of bullets. Even in Laterano, not everyone can use firearms. Permission is required. [Author Note: For example, Adnachiel /wiki/Adnachiel), a Lateran Sankta who has yet to be permitted to use a firearm.] He Who Knows Fate: Alright, alright. I got it. Fortunately, my sniper rifle has unlimited bullets. Kaltsit: Remember not to give your Electromaic Sniper Rifle an extra boost when practicing. Dont let what happened this morning happen again. He Who Knows Fate: But my Electromaic Sniper Rifle is powerful in the first ce. It is not something that can be achieved just by omitting the boost. Kaltsit: Dont you have other guns? He Who Knows Fate: But the other guns dont feel as goodnever mind. I got it. Ill use an ordinary gun for practice. Efreet: Is He Who Knows Fate changing professions? Why are you suddenly thinking of using guns? He Who Knows Fate: Dont say that. I am a Sniper operator in Kaltsits world. Solomon: A Sniper operator who uses meteors as bullets? Who can survive that? He Who Knows Fate: Ah! No! It is because Kaltsit said my style is different from that of her world. Furthermore, my strength far surpasses what is normal. Thats why I became a Sniper. Solomon: He Who Knows Fate, I recall you are a swordsman. Why dont you use that? He Who Knows Fate: Just think about it. As a Sniper, if someone wants to deal with me, they would have to get close, right? What if that person gets close, and I manifest a forty-meter-long iron-sand bay for a melee fight? He will be stunned, right? Efreet: A forty-meter-long iron-sand bay? He Who Knows Fate: Exactly. It is the result of Reincarnator 9527s Electromaic Control ability. Didnt the mission say I could choose one ability? I chose his Electromaic Control. Right now, I can control iron sand to extend forty meters from the muzzle of the sniper rifle to form a high-frequency-vibrating iron-sand bay. When I swing the bay down, I can even split a one-hundred-meter-tall building. Book 4: Chapter 14: High Roller, Let’s Be Friends Book 4: Chapter 14: High Roller, Lets Be Friends Faillen Angel Gabriel: Going by a games pance, more specifically Fate/Grand Orders, he has an A+-ranked closebat ability but insists on using a B-ranked sniping ability to fight. Lord of the White Night: I suddenly discovered that He Who Knows Fate rarely acts ording to normal conventions. He Who Knows Fate: Thank you for your praise. Im going to stop here, as Im about to arrive. Although I purchased firearm proficiency in the associations store, I have only ever shot a gun once, during that test. I want to try a submachine gun. As for bullets, Reincarnator 9527 had plenty in his storage space, enough to fight World War 2. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Thats quite normal. I have read some novels concerning reincarnators. Under normal circumstances, weaker reincarnators would rely on firearms to survive. He Who Knows Fate: It is not just that. This reincarnators portable storage space even has a miniature bullet production line, which should not be cheap. Furthermore, there are bullets for all sorts of models. Iron Fist Teacher: Why didnt that reincarnator use those? Queen of Ice and Snow: Wasnt it already said? Reincarnators usually use firearms in their early stages. Using such things against Chen Heng and Heroic Spirits is simply seeking humiliation. He might as well directly use his electromaic ability to fire a few Railguns, as that would be more practical. He Who Knows Fate: Thats hard to say. At least Reincarnator 9527 had a powerful sniper rifle, rather, sniper cannon. It is quite powerful, but it is of no threat to me. He Who Knows Fate: Alright, Ive arrived at the range, so Im going offline. Efreet: Bye! Chen Heng arrived at the Sniper training grounds and discovered a few Snipers training there. The one that caught his attention the most was a red-haired Lateran training with a firearm. There was also a young, dog-eared ?) woman standing at the side. Why could Chen Heng tell the redhead was a Lateran? Her halo was conspicuous. This Sniper was rather skilled, hitting practically all the moving targets. However, she seemed miserly with her bullets. She used a Vector submachine gun but fired single shots. That firing mode killed the joy of using a submachine gun. A submachine gun should be set on rapid fire, emptying the magazine in one go. That was how one should use a submachine gun. [TL Note: The Vector submachine gun mentioned is likely referring to the KRISS Vector, an American-made submachine gun. Here is the Wikipedia entry on the KRISS Vector: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KRISS_Vector.] Looking at the Snipers training ground, Chen Heng could tell few Snipers wielded firearms. Most used bows or crossbows. No, I cant hold back anymore. The targets are right before me! Chen Heng could no longer contain his intense passion for firearms. Chen Heng walked to an unupied targetne and took out a Vector submachine gun from his spatial storage. Then, he closed his eyes, focused, opened his eyes, and firedChen Heng emptied the magazine in less than two minutes. The Vector submachine gun was famous for its rapid fire. If one did not release the trigger, the bullets would just vanish. Its firing rate could reach 1,200 rounds per minute. If one did not pay attention, one would run out of ammunition. However, it did not matter. Chen Heng had enough of such bullets to supply his usage. All he sought was the thrill. Furthermore, he was quite urate, with every shot hitting the target. This was all thanks to the firearm proficiency costing 1,000 points. Three minutester, Chen Heng finished firing close to a thousand bullets. Then he let out a satisfied sigh. Only now did he notice the entire training ground had fallen silent. Everyone looked at him. Hey, why are you all watching me train? Whats wrong? Have you never seen a Sniper train with firearms? We have seen people train with firearms, but we have never seen anyone train like you. Does your family own a mine? All the Snipers present thought this. Of course, they did not voice it. However, now that Chen Heng had stopped, the other Snipers shifted their focus back to training. Only the redhead, who used the same weapon model as Chen Heng, walked over with the younger woman at the side. High roller, lets be friends! Chen Heng initially thought that red-haired woman wanted topete in firearms. Unexpectedly, she spoke so materialistically the moment she opened her mouth. Huh?! Although Chen Heng knew he was charming and attractive, he did not expect to be this attractive. To think a beautiful woman would hit on him when he practiced at the range! Chen Heng now appeared aloof and slightly discourteous as he thought about how to reply. The dog-eared ?) woman beside the red-haired girl answered for Chen Heng before he could. She used her strong fist to hammer the red-haired girls head, producing a loud thud. Ouch! Just the sound of it made him flinch. Texas, what are you doing? It hurts, alright? It did look painful. Exusiai, suddenly hitting on someone like you did will trouble them. Do you know that? [TL Note: Here are Texass and Exusiais profiles: /wiki/Texas/Story and /wiki/Exusiai/Story.] Im just being frank, alright? So, high roller, want to be friends with me? Exusiai still had not given up. Why are you calling me a high roller? Are you joking? Given that you fired close to a thousand bullets in a few minutes, I would believe it if you said your family owns an Originium mine. If you are not a high roller, can you do such a thing? Exusiai answered Chen Hengs question very directly. Sorry, erm Texas nced at Chen Hengs staff pass and saw his code name. Mister He Who Knows Fate, Exusiai has always been very carefree. If she caused you any trouble, please forgive her. Not at all. I only formally joined Rhodes Ind today. Im d to make a few friends. Chen Heng did not mind. After all, two pretty womening to hit on him proved his attractiveness. We are Penguin Logistics members, here temporarily, as we just concluded a transaction with Rhodes Ind. Texas assumed Chen Heng thought them to be Rhodes Ind staff, so she kindly informed him. I was wondering why you werent wearing staff passes. So, you are not from Rhodes Ind. Isnt that better? I can make a few more friends. By the way, where is Penguin Logistics located? Chen Heng did not mind which faction the two came from. Rather, he felt even happier that the two were not from Rhodes Ind. [TL Note: Penguin Logistics is a logisticspany usually dealing in deliveries. Like Rhodes Ind, it also dabbles in other areas. Here is more information on Penguin Logistics: /wiki/Penguin_Logistics.] Chen Heng did not n on staying on Rhodes Ind the whole time he was in this world. That would be boring. Now that he had traveled to another world, it would be a waste not to go around. Lungmen. Lungmen is great. I was nning on visiting when I had time. Book 4: Chapter 15: God’s Chosen? Trash! Book 4: Chapter 15: Gods Chosen? Trash! High roller, as long as you are my friend, Ill bring you around when youe to Lungmen. Really? Really. My friend, hello! My friend, hello! Chen Heng and Exusiai sped each others hands, showing an epic scene. This represented them establishing a shallow friendship. Exusiai did it for Chen Hengs bullets. Chen Heng could tell, but he did not care. After all, he had as many as needed. Chen Heng did it to have a local tyrant bring him around Lungmen. Exusiai knew as well, but she did not care. This was truly the embodiment of each taking what they needed. Texas could also tell. These two were simply casual friendsat the very least, they were at the momentso she did not want to get involved. Exusiai, would you like to practice shooting with me? Ill front the bullets. I see. He Who Knows Fate, you want to practice shooting? Since you asked so sincerely, Ill reluctantly agree. Texas could tell the two were having fun, so she said nothing. In fact, she felt curious about how long the two could maintain this superficial friendship. Would they be genuine friends after maintaining such a friendship for some time? Of course, she did not expect that the twos rtionship would change on a whim. Furthermore, it would be aplete change. ------ Thirty minutester, Chen Heng, Exusiai, and Texas sat in the cold drinks section of the canteen. Truly thank you, He Who Knows Fate. This is the most delightful training session Ive ever had. This day is almost perfect. The only thing missing is ahpulu pie. Exusiai delightedly drank the orange juice in her hands. By the way, Chen Heng had paid for it. Ahpulu pie? The name sounds strange. Is there such a strange pie on Terra? It is actually apple pie. Everyone gets confused the first time they hear Exusiai say this, Texas exined, as she had noticed Chen Hengs confusion. Huh? What a strange name for it. If I guessed right, this is just the English transliteration of apple pie, right? Exusiais English is simply terrible. [TL Note: Do remember this novel was originally written in Chinese, so they are currently speaking/thinking in Chinese. Ahpulu is the English transliteration of the Chinese transliteration of apple.] He Who Knows Fate, let me tell you. Apple pie is truly delicious! Ah! Apple pie! I recall making that before. Chen Hengs thoughts wandered as he looked at the fruit juice he held. That was something from two years ago. Back then, Chen Heng was famished and wanted to order food delivered. However, a typhoon shut down the entire city, so no food delivery was avable. He could only search his home for something to eat. In the end, he only found two apples and raw bread dough. Eventually, his hunger forced him to search for a recipe for apple pie. When he made it, the result was indescribable. The taste Really? If you like apple pie, we are siblings from different parents! Exusiai felt happy that someone finally shared her tastes. Apple pie is clearly delicious, but Texas isnt interested in it. Exusiai, can you remove the halo above your head? Chen Heng did not want to continue this topic, so he redirected the conversation. Oh, this? Thats impossible. Exusiai touched her ever-glowing halo. What about when you sleep at night? Can you turn it off? It is so bright; it will disturb your sleep, right? Chen Heng found the halo hovering in the air strange. Why can this thing hover above every Lateran? Furthermore, it cannot be removed? Do they have it at birth? If that is the case, the delivery of a Lateran is quite tough. A good friend! Finally, someone understands my pain! You have no idea. I have to wear a blindfold to sleep. It is such a hassle. Texas also refuses to sleep with me because of this. It seemed like mentioning the halo had flipped a switch, resulting in herining about the halo endlessly. Speaking of an angels halo, Chen Heng had seen the real deal before. It was not Gabriels but in his own world. That was in the future. He and Mo Qingtong represented the Special Affairs Bureau in apetition in the West. During the quarterfinals, Chen Heng met a youngdy addressed as a saint by the Puritans. After failing to defeat Chen Heng, she brought out her trump card and summoned the image of an angel. Furthermore, it was not an ordinary angel but the Chief Archangel Michael, the leader of the angels. Such a trump card actually appeared in the quarterfinals. [TL Note: Puritanism was a religious movement that advocated the removal of all Roman Catholic practices from the Protestant Church after the English Reformation, where the Church of Ennd broke away from the Catholic Church and the authority of the pope. In the real world, it never formed a formal Protestant denomination. Today, while some ideals live on, this term is rarely used. Here is the Wikipedia entry on Puritans: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Puritans.] Back then, Chen Heng wanted toin about cheating to the judge. However, he said nothing in the end. Not that he did not want to say, but even the judge knelt. He recalled it was because thepetition took ce in the West, so most of the people present were Western experts. Eighty percent of the experts there knelt, including the saint who summoned Michaels image. The remaining twenty percent were werewolves, vampires, and other creatures of the dark factions. Back then, Chen Heng felt nothing and even wanted tounch the final blow on the kneeling saint. However, he did not act rashly so that he could return to China safely. What if he attacked, and all the Western worlds light faction experts viewed him with enmity? He could simply say his farewells to the world. However, something strange happened that rendered the saintess stupefied. Chen Heng had some understanding of this method of summoning an angels image. Typically, it would just summon ordinary angels or principalities, at best powers or virtues. Chen Heng had never seen anyone who dared to summon the Chief Archangel Michael. Furthermore, this was just the quarterfinals. Wouldnt it be better to keep such a trump card for the finals? [TL Note: Principalities, powers, and virtues are sses of angels proposed in the fifth or sixth century. Nine levels grouped into three orders were proposed. The levels in ascending order are angels, archangels, principalities, powers, virtues, dominions, thrones, cherubim, and seraphim. Note that this ssification is not recognized by the Protestant Church or the Catholic Church as far as Im aware of, so take this information with a pinch of salt and dont read too much into this. Exusiai is also another word for powers, from the Greek ?ΦϦԦ?, and the Chinese name for Exusiai is also the term for powers. You can read more about this proposed hierarchy of angels at this Wikipedia entry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angels_in_Christianity.] [TL Note: Im unaware of what hierarchy the author is using, but based on context, it seems that he considers Archangel Michael to be at the top of the angel hierarchy. Since he omitted archangels as a rank, its possible that archangels rank at the top for this novel.] After that, it became Chen Hengs turn to be stupefied. Michael ignored the saintess below him and flew directly to Chen Heng. Human, are you willing to be my executor? What was going on? It was exactly as seen. However, anyone with a normal mind would ept. No. Chen Heng refused straightforwardly and without hesitation. Can you tell me why? Back then, Michael did not get angry. Instead, he looked at Chen Heng with interest, wanting to hear what Chen Heng could cook up. Because I prefer to rely on myself, not others. In truth, he thought, This great me looks down on assisted cultivators. Even if I cannot cultivate, I also look down on you. Im not saying assisted cultivators are trash, butalright, assisted cultivators are trash. Although I cannot defeat you, I still look down on you. This is an attitude problem. Of course, Chen Heng could not say this. Otherwise, even the Special Affairs Bureau could not protect himGod said so. Interesting. This is very interesting. You truly are a Chen n descendant. Despite being one of Gods chosen, you abandoned God. Since you refuse, theres no point in me remaining. Perhaps we will meet again, interesting little fellow. After saying that, Michael vanished. Back then, Chen Heng did not overthink. After all, his Chen n had its glory days. Perhaps a Chen n powerhouse had met Michael before. When Chen Hengs focus returned to thepetition, he was taken aback, as nearly all the light faction hidden-world experts were staring at him, livid, including the kneeling saintess and the pope on the stage. Chen Heng only reacted at this moment. He seemed to haveperhaps he hadhe probably openly mocked all the people from the light factions. At that point, Chen Heng decisively chose to forfeit. He did not even stay to watch the rest of thepetition, using his ability to cross the ocean and return to China. He felt if he stayed there any longer, he might never return. After that, Chen Heng absolutely refused to go to the West. However, he heard the West had already cklisted him. Although they were not allowed to kill him, they could beat him up. Furthermore, they could beat him up as badly as they wanted as long as he did not die. Of course, these were things that would happen in the future. Book 4: Chapter 16: Halo Removed Book 4: Chapter 16: Halo Removed He Who Knows Fate, whats wrong with you? Why are you staring at my halo in a daze? Exusiai waved her hand in front of Chen Hengs face. She only withdrew her hand after verifying Chen Heng had recovered his wits. I was just pondering why the halo can hover over a Laterans head. Then you will probably take a long time. When you figure it out, you can write a thesis on it. I can only silently cheer you on. Although Exusiai said that, she wasnt hopeful. Although she found the halo floating over her head strange, it was something she took for granted. Then, as a friend willing to support me, may I touch your halo? As mentioned before, Chen Hengs darned curiosity would get him killed someday. Only a touch. Exusiai agreed to let Chen Heng touch her halo, probably on ount of his bullets. Dont worry, just a touch. Chen Heng extended his sinful hands toward that glowing halo. However, Chen Heng discovered what curiosity killed the cat and one wont get in trouble if one does not court trouble meant in the next moment. Chen Heng plucked off Exusiais halo. Furthermore, it became even brighter in his hand, rather dazzling even in daylight. He nced at the halo in his hand, then at the dumbfounded Exusiai and Texas. The warm halo in his hand suddenly felt extremely hot. My-my ha Exusiai was the first to react after the shock. Tears welled up in her eyes. This halo was the hallmark of the Laterans, the faith of the Laterans. However, it was now gone. Although Exusiai was usually optimistic, unlike most Laterans, that did not mean her faith was not firm. I did not do it on purpose. Here, Ill put it back! Chen Heng quickly ced the halo in his hand back over Exusiais head andseeded. After Chen Heng let go, that halo seemed like before, hovering over Exusiais head, except it was now brighter. Itsits back. Exusiai felt the importance of the halo to her for the first time, nearly crying from joy. She normally regarded it with extreme disdain whenever she tried to sleep. ErmI suddenly recalled something urgent. Ive got to go first. Seeing the halo back in its original ce, Chen Heng released a bated breath and immediately left via a spatial jump, not daring to remain a moment longer. He feared this Lateran called Exusiai would bash his head with her submachine gun and shoot him a few times. He did not doubt how crazy a religious person could get. His abrupt departure left Exusiai and Texas sitting there dumbfounded. Exusiai, can I remove the halo on your head? Eventually, Texas broke the silence, proving that not just cats had strong curiosity; apparently, dogs did too. No way! No way! What if you cant put it back?! Exusiai frantically shook her head, shielding the halo. Who knew how Chen Heng removed it and how he ced it back? What if Texas managed to remove it but couldnt put it back? Exusiai would be the only Lateran without a halo. Just let me try. Its not like you will get pregnant. Furthermore, if I cannot put it back, just get that person to put it back. Think about it. What if that person has a special significance to you Laterans? This is an extremely rare opportunity. Texas did not give up, eagerly egging Exusiai on. Although Texas usually showed little interest in the things around her, this was different. She had tried touching Exusiais halo before but never plucked it off. This meant that Chen Heng, someone she knew only recently, had taken Exusiais first time. Previously, Texas had not cared, as the halo could not be removed. However, she had seen the halo being removed right before her eyes, so This Clearly, Exusiai was starting to concede to Texas. After all, removing a Laterans halo had been unheard-of. Just think about it. Since he can do something others cannot, it means that he has a special significance to you Laterans. Dont you have things like Gods son, Holy Spirit, saints, messiah, and righteous people in your faith? If you miss this opportunity, it might nevere again. If you miss out on a person with a special meaning to you Laterans because of your hesitation, wont you have sinned greatly? Although Texas did not understand the Lateran religion, she knew how to adapt. Alright, just this once. It was as Texas said. While Exusiai worried about being unable to ce her halo back, she worried even more about missing out on a person with a special meaning to the Laterans. What if he really is something like Gods son, the Holy Spirit, or some saint? I must drag him to Laterano, even if I have to kidnap him. Ow! Ouch! Texas, let go! You cant get it off like this! No way. I dont believe it. Would I be any inferior to that guy? Texas, quickly let go. This wont work. If you keep trying, you will pull off my head! Facts proved Exusiai was not why Chen Heng could pluck off her halo earlier. After all, Texas tried for a long time but failed. Since it had nothing to do with Exusiai, it had to be Chen Heng. Lets go, Texas. Lets go search for that He Who Knows Fate. After verifying Chen Heng was the cause, Exusiai made a decision. What are you going to do? Dont tell me you want to kidnap him to Laterano? Exusiai, calm down. This is Rhodes Ind, and he is Rhodes Inds staff. There are only two of us. You are overthinking. Am I that rash? I will only use force if reasoning does not work. Then arent you going to use force in the end? However, looking at his earlier skill with firearms and the ability he used when leaving, can we defeat him? Although Texasined, her body reacted honestly, following when Exusiai stood up. Book 4: Chapter 17: The Fourth Floor Filled with Monsters Book 4: Chapter 17: The Fourth Floor Filled with Monsters Whether we can win is one thing, but whether we fight is another thing. This time, Exusiai appeared determined. Alright. Exusiai, where to now? Of course, to Amiya or Kaltsit. He is their Rhodes Inds staff. They should know where he is. ------ He Who Knows Fate: @Kaltsit, oh no, I messed up. Kaltsit: What happened? He Who Knows Fate: Do you know Exusiai? Kaltsit: I do. From Penguin Logistics, Sniper, Lateran, uses firearms. He Who Knows Fate: Good that you know her. SoI plucked off the halo above her head earlier. Didnt you say the Laterans halos cannot be removed? Kaltsit: What did you say? How did you remove it? He Who Knows Fate: How would I know? I just reached out, and it came off. However, dont worry. I put it back. Kaltsit: Thats good. Thats goodmy ass! Faillen Angel Gabriel: Isnt it normal that an angels halo can be removed? Kaltsit: I already said they arent real angels. They cant fly or blow the First Trumpet of the Apocalypse. Faillen Angel Gabriel: I feel that this is aimed at a certain Gab, but I have no evidence. He Who Knows Fate: So, what should I do now? Kaltsit: Theres no saving you. Just wait to die. He Who Knows Fate: I still feel I can be rescued. Kaltsit: This is no longer a problem between you two. This has now extended to the Laterans religion. You pulled off her halo; what more do you have to say? He Who Knows Fate: I Chen Heng suddenly discovered there was nothing he could say, as he could not exin it at all. Why could he remove the Laterans halo? He Who Knows Fate: Should I clean up Exusiai? Kaltsit: Are you serious? He Who Knows Fate: Alright, I cant bear to do it. Kaltsit: Then what else can you do? Just wait for Exusiai to seek you out, then give her an exnation. So, youd better think of reasons. He Who Knows Fate: Ill do my best. Solomon: He Who Knows Fate, think about it carefully. Have you ever received a blessing from an angel or God or something like that? Lord of the White Night: Speaking of God, theres one in my world too. Furthermore, I have even met him before and fought him in the past. This fellow is doing badly in Little Garden. Are you familiar with the omnipotence paradox? Its basically a discussion about whether God can create a rock that he cannot lift. This fellow got limited by this at the end. How funny! [TL Note: Little Garden is the world where Mondaiji tachi ga Isekai Kara Kuru S Desu yo? or Problem Children Are Coming from Another World, Aren''t They? takes ce. Here is more information: /wiki/Little_Garden.] Faillen Angel Gabriel: Ahem! Ahem! Ahem! Lord of the White Night: I forgot theres a real angel here, but it doesnt matter. Its a different world, anyway. Faillen Angel Gabriel: He Who Knows Fate: Speaking of angels, rather blessings, there is something rted. I saw a certain segment in my Absolute Precognition. When I was fighting a saintess in the West, that person summoned the image of an angel. Furthermore, it was an image of Chief Archangel Michael. That stupefied me then. Even more unexpected was that the angel image came for me, wanting me to be his executor. He said I was one of Gods chosen or something like that. Lord of the White Night: Then? Did you ept in the future? Iron Fist Teacher: Can anyone reject such a good thing? Faillen Angel Gabriel: What is good about being an executor? It is super troublesome. Anyway, I would not do it. nk Never Loses: What nonsense! Who are you? You are Gabriel, an angel. Why would you be an executor? Faillen Angel Gabriel: Boss, dont say that. Give me some face. nk Never Loses: No! Shut up. Faillen Angel Gabriel: Alright, boss. Efreet: What a humble angel. Magus of Flowers: We went off-topic. So, Chen Heng, did you ept? He Who Knows Fate: Why the hell would I ept? Although I cannot defeat an angeland perhaps those Gods chosenI look down on them. Those Gods chosen rely on angels blessings to gain strength. Trash! Faillen Angel Gabriel: Ahem! Ahem! I notice you people keep forgetting about me, an angel. He Who Knows Fate: You fallen angel can just be quiet. Faillen Angel Gabriel: Not fallen, faillen. He Who Knows Fate: What is the difference? In fact, that is worse. Kaltsit: Chen Heng, where are you now? He Who Knows Fate: Im currently in Amiyas office. Whats up? Kaltsit: Nothing. Exusiai just came to ask for your location. He Who Knows Fate: So you told her? Kaltsit: I told her. He Who Knows Fate: Kaltsit, you are a genius. Kaltsit: Thank you for your praise. If you want to hide, you should quickly change your location. Amiyas office is very close to mine. He Who Knows Fate: Should I thank you for your reminder? Kaltsit: You are wee. He Who Knows Fate: However, where can I go? I recall that the dormitory you arranged for me yesterday was temporary, right? Kaltsit: Yes. He Who Knows Fate: Now that Im a formal member, where is my dormitory? Kaltsit: Yesterday, you stayed in block D, room 412. Today, you will be in block A, room 305. Your roommate is Adnachiel, aLateran? He Who Knows Fate: Isis fate ying a cruel joke on me? Can you arrange for me to return to block D, room 412? Although it seems like no one stays in block D, it is better than staying with a Lateran, right? Who knows if I will get backstabbed at any moment? Kaltsit: Let me warn you first. Block D is the dormitory for the problem children, especially the fourth floor you were in; it is filled with monsters. Theres a Sniper that everyone mistakes as being covered in toxins, an extremely shy but merciless Specialist, the Red Riding Hood Grim Reaper who targets Lupus, and a mentally unstable Abyssal Hunter who wields an electric saw. However, most of them are in wards. Theres also your kinsman, the Walking Catastrophe, Skadi. All the operators that are quite different from ordinary people stay in this block. [TL Note: The Red Riding Hood Grim Reaper refers to Projekt Red. Her moniker in English is actually Wolf Hunter, but the Chinese one works better. Here is more information on her: /wiki/Projekt_Red/Story. Lupo is a race with wolf traits, plural Lupus. Here is more information on Lupus: /wiki/Lupo.] He Who Knows Fate: Wereyou responsible? Kaltsit: What do you mean? He Who Knows Fate: Putting all the problem children on the same floor of the same block. Kaltsit: Im not stupid; why would I do such a thing? In reality, these people prefer solitude; rather, the other operators misunderstood them, so they applied for a quieter ce to get a more peaceful environment, which is D blocks fourth floor. After time passed, this floor became and of monsters. He Who Knows Fate: I was thinking you couldnt have done such a silly thing. Arent you going to deal with this issue? Book 4: Chapter 18: Blue Poison Book 4: Chapter 18: Blue Poison Kaltsit: Deal with it? How do I deal with it? Although I know these are just rumors, how do I convince the other operators? He Who Knows Fate: Alright, theres no way to deal with this. Trying might just deepen the impression of these operators on the ordinary operators. Kaltsit: Are you sure you want to go there? He Who Knows Fate: Im going! Of course, Im going. Why would I not go to such a good ce? Since the other operators fear them, Exusiai would fear them too. Isnt this better? Furthermore, even if these were not just rumors and they were real monsters, would I be afraid? I just need to fire my Electromaic Sniper Rifle once to teach them a lesson. Faillen Angel Gabriel: If things really dont work out, you cane to me for help. Dont look at me like this. Before my internship in the human world, I was Heavens valedictorian. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Why did you fall? Faillen Angel Gabriel: One day, I came across Inte gaming 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Say no more. I understand. nk Never Loses: Wait, wait! Inte gaming would like to say it bears no responsibility. He Who Knows Fate: Alright. Im going to block D, room 412. Kaltsit, remember not to tell Exusiai this address. Kaltsit: Well see. He Who Knows Fate: Well seethen at least inform me when you tell her. Kaltsit: That is possible. He Who Knows Fate: You are too pragmatic. Knock-knock-knock! The sound of knocking pulled Chen Heng out of the chat. Amiya, are you there? Im Exusiai! Can you open the door? I have something to ask you. Hey, they came so quickly? No, Ive got to run, fast! Amiya, Im leaving first. You are leaving already? Dont you want to meet Exusiai? She is also a Sniper, like you. No, no, no! Chen Heng came to Amiyas office to hide from Exusiai. Meeting Exusiai now would be seeking death. No matter her reason for seeking him, he did not want to meet her now. Chen Heng was genuinely afraid Exusiai would take out her submachine gun and shoot him. While it would not hurt him, it would be troublesome. Furthermore, he could not retaliate, as he was the one in the wrong. No, thanks. I have something urgent on and have to go first. Ill return to my dorm room now. You know which one, right? Block A, room 305, I recall Kaltsit specially arranged that for you. Your roommate, Adnachiel, is a very nice person. Great. If you want to find me, you can go to that room. If others ask which room I am in, just tell them block A, room 305. Chen Heng even put up a smokescreen before leaving so he could dy Exusiai and buy himself more time. Unfortunately, this would put Amiya on the spot. Oh, right, Amiya, which direction is dormitory block D in? Chen Heng realized he did not know block Ds location just before he spatial jumped. That way. ------ Amiya, did a Sniper called He Who Knows Fate meet with you earlier? As soon as Exusiai entered, she voiced her purpose. Oh! You are looking for He Who Knows Fate? He just left. I think he returned to his dormitory. Which dormitory is He Who Knows Fate in? Block A, room 305. Thank you, Amiya. Lets go, Texas. Lets look for him. Amiya watched as Exusiai and Texas stormed in and out, staying for less than 20 seconds. Chen Heng felt immense regret. He regretted not asking Amiya for a map of Rhodes Ind; now, he was lost. Right now, he needed a person who could bring him to block D. Chen Heng had gone to block D yesterday, but the sky had already been dark then. Furthermore, he had spatial jumped a few times today, making him lose his bearings. Miss, may I ask if you know where dormitory block D is? Fortunately, Chen Heng saw a passing operator on this deste path just as he was lost. Chen Heng noticed this female operators primarily blue clothes and pink hair. His first thought was the pinker the hair, the more vicious their insults. This was because of the Dimension Administrators Association. He had read up on manyics and noticed that women with pink hair should not be offended, as normal girls would not get pink hair. Are you a new operator in Rhodes Ind? The pink-haireddy did not immediately answer Chen Hengs question. Instead, she replied with a strange question. Hello! Im He Who Knows Fate. I arrived in Rhodes Ind yesterday and formally joined today. Chen Heng extended his hand for a handshake. Hello! Im Blue Poison. Blue Poison looked at Chen Hengs proffered right hand. She hesitated for a while before grabbing his hand. [TL Note: Here is more information on Blue Poison: /wiki/Blue_Poison/Overview.] How soft Coincidentally, I stay in block D. Come with me. Really? This is great. ------ He Who Knows Fate, this is already the fourth floor. Why are you still following me? My room is on the fourth floor; where else would I go? However, I truly did not expect you stayed on the fourth floor too. Chen Heng sized up Blue Poison, unable to tell what was special about her. Were you assigned to the fourth floor, or did you ask for it? Ah! I was initially assigned to block A, room 305. However, I changed it to this ce to hide from someone. Furthermore, I stayed on the fourth floorst night, but I did not see you then. Somehow, the fourth floor felt very quiet; I thought no one lived here. So, thats the case! Its normal that you saw no onest night. There are people staying on the fourth floor, but everyone happens to be sleeping or has some peculiarities. By the way, which room are you in? 412. You? 410. So we are neighbors! Doe over when you have time. This cute youngdy is my neighbor. Although she cannot be my waifu, she is very pretty. About that Whats wrong? Chen Heng walked to his door and was about to enter when Blue Poison said something. Nothing. Go to your room. See you tonight, then. Oh, right, lets go to the canteen together for dinner. Remember to call me, alright? Sure. Blue Poison nodded. Blue Poison returned to her room andy on her bed. She stopped Chen Heng earlier because she wanted to tell him about herself. However, she said nothing in the end; rather, she wanted this friendship tost a little longer. Book 4: Chapter 19: Arknights’s Most Precious Gift Book 4: Chapter 19: Arknightss Most Precious Gift He Who Knows Fate: Ive arrived at block D. I was initially lost, but I ran into my neighbor, a youngdy called Blue Poison. She is pretty cute. However, I cant figure out why she is on the fourth floor. Kaltsit: The youngdy called Blue Poison is the Sniper that I mentioned earlier, the one whom ordinary operators misunderstand to be covered in toxins. He Who Knows Fate: Kaltsit: Of course, these are just rumors. Although the operators who do not know the truth do not ostracize her because of that, they do not take the initiative to befriend her, so she is quite lonely on Rhodes Ind. God Sai: She does not have friends? How pitiful. He Who Knows Fate: I suddenly realized that my life haspletely changed since I joined the Dimension Administrators Association. Solomon: Isnt that normal? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Whose life would remain the same? Queen of Ice and Snow: I feel my current life is quite good. I y games and read every day. If I have nothing to do, I can go to another world for a holiday andplete a mission while there. Magus of Flowers: Thats right! Thats right! You can even work as a virtual idol to trick those shut-ins. Solomon: Merlin, screw you! Do you hear me? Screw you! Magus of Flowers: Oh! I just remembered. My most loyal fan is in this group. I Have a Strong Presence: I keep feeling Merlin is doing this on purpose. Solomon: Tell me, how blind must I have been to think highly of this virtual idol? There are so many pretty women in the world, but I watched only Magi Mari. Magus of Flowers: Isnt it because of my irresistible natural beauty? Solomon: Irresistible, my ass. Ill never believe you are Magi Mari. Efreet: Even now, Doctor Roman is still living in his fantasy. Magus of Flowers: Doctor, let me shatter your fantasy. I will give you a shout-outter. Lord of the White Night: What are you going to shout out? Magus of Flowers: Naturally, I will thank all the loyal fans for their support over such a long time, especially a certain Doctor. Solomon: Ah! Damn! This great me cant take this any longer. Im leaving! Im leaving. Im leaving this ce of hurt. He Who Knows Fate: Poor Doctor. He would have been better off not knowing the story, only finding out in the seventh chapter. That way, he would have been free of worries after a while. Do you thinkthat Doctor Roman self-detonated in the end because he found out Magi Mari was Merlin? Efreet: Now that you mention it, this guess might be possible. Lord of the White Night: Why guess? Just ask @Solomon. Solomon: What now? I just left. He Who Knows Fate: We are discussing the Final Singrity. Did you destroy yourself because you found out Merlin was Mari? Solomon: I beg you, please be nice. Stop whipping the dead horse. Im already very miserable. He Who Knows Fate: Umaru-chan: @Kaltsit, when will you have costumes in the game? Kaltsit: ??? Umaru-chan: That game called Arknights. When will you have a costume? Furthermore, how many stars are you? Kaltsit: How would I know such a thing? Umaru-chan: But you are Kaltsit. Kaltsit: That is unreasonable, right? Umaru-chan: I dont care. Kaltsit, my waifu! Kaltsit: Umaru-chan: Exusiai is also my waifu. Mostima is also my waifu. [TL Note: Mostimas profile: /wiki/Mostima/Story.] He Who Knows Fate: What about Blue Poison? Umaru-chan: Blue Poison is also my waifu! He Who Knows Fate: Then good. Umaru-chan, listen up. Your waifu is now in my hands. If you dont want anything to happen to her, send 1,000,000 points to my ount. Umaru-chan: Kaltsit: Umaru-chan: I suddenly want to go to Kaltsits world too, but I have sses. Unlike on missions, personal travel does not have that stupendous time dtion. He Who Knows Fate: Speaking of which, I have not yed Arknights yet. Umaru-chan: Ill let you know first that Arknightss levels are ridiculously difficult. He Who Knows Fate: Oh! What kind of game is Arknights? Umaru-chan: Tower defense. Let me tell you a secret. If you cannot beat a level, you can go to the Arknightss forums. There are strategies posted there. He Who Knows Fate: What a joke! How could someone as smart as me fail to clear the levels of a tower defense? Kaltsit: Your tactical acumen is wed. He Who Knows Fate: Excellent. Im going to y it now. Whenever Kaltsit appears, I will keep drawing it. Kaltsit: I told you to y Arknights to understand the story, not for you to draw my card. He Who Knows Fate: I dont care. I want to draw it. Im going to y Arknights now. No one stop me. ------ What kind of trashy game is this? Why is this broken tower defense game so difficult? Dont you know this great mes tactical acumen is wed? This trashy game is ruining my youth! It is wasting my time and money. Also, this Lungmen Downtown. Just one unit passes, and I have to restart. Furthermore, the fast-forward rate is so slow! This is frustrating. After Chen Heng got stuck on a level, he became angry and wanted to throw his phone. However, he was not ying it on his phone, which upset him even more. Should I look at the forums? Just one look. Eventually, Chen Heng could not resist and opened the gamers forums, ess to which was free with the purchase of the game. ------ Three hourster: For the first time, Chen Heng realized the most important gift when buying Arknights was not the 10,000,000 LMD, the 100,000 Orundum, the 10,000 Strategic Battle Records, or the rare materials but the forum ess filled with all sorts of strange strategies. [TL Note: Arknights has multiple forms of currency earned in different ways and used for different purposes. Orundum is one of them. Here is a guide on all the Arknights currencies: https://gamepress.gg/arknights/core-gamey/arknights-currency-and-shop-guide. Strategic Battle Records is the highest-tiered of the four Battle Records, which are used together with LMD to give EXP to operators. Here is more information on Battle Records: /wiki/Item/Battle_Record.] Also, Chen Heng would like to say: Blue Poison, my waifu! This time, Chen Heng stopped topping up the game with points after spending one point on buying the game. Instead, he yed the game properly, relying on himself to progress. Strangely, the first time he drew from a pack of ten, which guaranteed a six-star operator, he drew Nightingale, Shining, Warfarin, Blue Poison, Exusiai, and Texas. This Putting everything else aside, Exusiai is quite pretty. Looking at the situation, had I met more six-star operators before ying, would I have drawn ten six-star operators? Knock-knock-knock! He Who Knows Fate, its dinner time. Do you want to go together? Chen Hengs waifu, Blue Poison, hade. Coming! ------ Chen Heng and Blue Poison sat across from each other in the canteen, having dinner and a box of biscuits he purchased out of his pocket. Chen Heng noticed no one sat within five meters of Blue Poison and himself. Everyone even cast strange gazes over asionally. He sensed no malice in these gazes, just some fear. This piqued his curiosity. Book 4: Chapter 20: Blue Poison’s Peculiar Taste Book 4: Chapter 20: Blue Poisons Peculiar Taste Bunch of fools! Look at how cute Blue Poison is. If this great me had lived in this world for a long time, I would have made a move already. No wonder you are all single. As Chen Heng followed this train of thought, he remembered he did not have a girlfriend, either, and immediately felt depressed. After that, Chen Heng recalled that most of the operators here were female. This Rhodes Ind had plenty of supply and low demand. It should be easy for male operators to find a girlfriend. Now, he felt even more depressed. He Who Knows Fate, whats wrong with you? Blue Poison asked out of concern when she noticed Chen Hengs low spirits. I was thinking, Im already 18, and I dont have a girlfriend yet. Am I a failure? You know, you are only 18. There are many more years after 18. Why think so much about this now? Im not thinking about it anymore. Try the biscuits I just bought. I found them quite deliciousst night. Unfortunately, I cannot make them myself. Otherwise, it would be nice to make a small cake. He Who Knows Fate, you know how to bake? You cane to my room to bake. My room has equipment for making cakes. Why doesnt my room have that? I bought them myself. Rhodes Ind doesnt provide cooking utensils for rooms. After all, most operators cannot cook. ------ Im full now. Its time to return to the dormitory. I can go to your room to make a cake. Do you have equipment for cooking in your room, for cooking regr meals? I dont have those. I bought baking equipment because I bake cakes, but I dont know how to cook. You dont know how to cook? I dont. Blue Poison shook her head. And I thought Blue Poison would make a good wife and mother. You are overthinking. I am a merciless person in battle. Well, showing mercy to the enemy in a battle is cruelty to yourself. Its great that you understand. He Who Knows Fate, I finally found you. Ive been searching for you, but you have been gorging yourself here? How hateful! Just as Chen Heng and Blue Poison were about to leave, Exusiais voice came from the canteens entrance. Exusiai, its been a while. A while, my ass! We just parted this afternoon. Putting that aside, Im blocking the canteens entrance. You have to Exusiai, hi! Exusiai, bye! Blue Poison, hold my hand tight; dont let go. Chen Heng did not wait for Exusiai to finish before grabbing Blue Poisons hand. Blue Poisona little angelhad never experienced such stimtion before, so her mind went nk. Then, Chen Heng spatial jumped with her straight to the foot of block D. Exusiai stared at where Chen Heng had been, speechless. She had forgotten he could teleport. Stupid angel, you forget, he can teleport. You should approach him silently to capture him. I forgot. What should we do now? Exusiai looked at Texas with a pleading gaze. What can we do now? We can only go to his dormitory and wait for him there. I dont believe he wont return to sleep. Perhaps you can ask the others who that girl he left with is. That might give us a clue. Thats right! Texas, you are brilliant. Its not that Im smart but you became stupid because this involves the Laterans. Youre too anxious and rash. You need to calm down. ------ Phew! Fortunately, I managed to escape. Blue Poison, are you alright? Chen Heng let go after they spatial jumped to the dormitory. However, Blue Poison appeared to be in a daze. Whats wrong? Blue Poison, say something; dont scare me. I think my spatial jump was sessful. Hey! Chen Heng was genuinely worried he identally lost a few pieces of Blue Poison during the spatial jump. That would be a humongous mistake, losing a waifu for nothing. Ah! Im fine. I was just caught off-guard when you grabbed my hand. Blue Poison finally recovered her wits after Chen Heng called out several times. It was urgent. If thats not alright with you, Ill apologize now. Chen Heng had not expected Blue Poison to care about this matter. I dont mind. Its just that no one has held my hand like that in a long time. Is that so? Not even women? None. Blue Poison shook her head. Blue Poison, you are very cute. Arent there any guys chasing you? Cu-cute? Thank you for your praise, but there really isnt. He Who Knows Fate, actually, I want to tell you something. Blue Poison hesitated for a while. Eventually, she decided to tell him about herself. Tell me. Actually, I I was wondering what it was. It was this? Blue Poison, did you move to the fourth floor because of this? I did. Arent you afraid? Afraid? I fear nothing in this world. You are truly a strange person. Never mind, lets not talk about this. Lets go to your room and make a cake. This time, we should truly be friends, right? Ah! Friends. That is truly extravagant. Even if it is extravagant, dont you have one now? Lets go! Lets go! Chen Heng wrapped his arm around Blue Poisons shoulders and led her up the dormitory. Hey, He Who Knows Fate. Let go of me. Why let go? This is how friends should walk. Isis that so? Of course it was not. Chen Heng just wanted to take advantage. However, Blue Poison did not have friends. How would she know? Since Chen Heng put it this way, she felt too embarrassed to refuse. ------ In Blue Poisons room, Chen Heng and Blue Poison sat across from each other in the living room. They each had a small cake made by the other person in front of them. Chen Heng had suggested this, saying good friends should sample each others food. However, he now regretted itdeeply regretted it. Then He Who Knows Fate, lets eat! Blue Poison looked at the cake that Chen Heng called a German ck Forest cake, its appearance whetting her appetite. Although she did not know where Germany was, it did not matter, as the cake looked delicious. Uhsure. Although Chen Heng said that, he felt no appetite when he looked at Blue Poisons cake. He had watched Blue Poison bake; the process and baking time were all normal. However, the color was quite peculiar. Who would dare to eat a cake that waspletely blue with sshes of green? Book 4: Chapter 21: Can Dogs Eat Chocolate? Book 4: Chapter 21: Can Dogs Eat Chocte? Chen Heng nced at the bizarrely colored cake before him, then at Blue Poison, who was looking at him with anticipation. He simply could not lie about not being hungry. Steeling his heart, Chen Heng picked up the spoon at the side and extended it towards the cake. How is it? He Who Knows Fate, is it delicious? It tastes surprisingly good. What do you mean, surprisingly good? Did you think that my cake would taste terrible before eating it? I didnt! I didnt! Quickly, try the cake I made for you. Hmmm! Hmmm! It is very delicious! Do you want to learn? I can teach you. I do. This is the first time Chen Heng saw Blue Poison smile. She looks very pretty. Then Knock-knock-knock! Who is it? Blue Poison found it strange. Someone actually came to her dormitory to look for her. Exusiai! Chen Heng: Excellent, the troublemaker is here. Suddenly, Chen Heng sensed someone pinging him in the chat group. Kaltsit: @He Who Knows Fate, Exusiai should be going to your amodations soon. However, they should be there to find Blue Poison. Amiya told me that Exusiai saw you with Blue Poison, so Exusiai asked for Blue Poisons dormitory. He Who Knows Fate: Why didnt you say earlier? Im in Blue Poisons room now. Kaltsit: Who would know you were in Blue Poisons room? Umaru-chan: He Who Knows Fate, you are not to touch my waifu! He Who Knows Fate: Haha! Your waifu is already mine! Umaru-chan: Kaltsit: Rather than fleeing, you might as well find an excuse to dy for a few days. Then you can return to your world. That way, you can avoid having to keep avoiding her. He Who Knows Fate: That works too. He Who Knows Fate, Ill go open the door. Blue Poison felt extremely curious about who would visit her. While the person answered Exusiai, she did not know who Exusiai was. Is it the person who tried to block He Who Knows Fate at the canteen? Go on, then. Go on. How excellent! He Who Knows Fate, you are indeed here! When Blue Poison opened the door, she saw a Lateran and a Lupo standing at the entrance. As Chen Heng sat in the living room, Exusiai saw him the moment the door opened. I have something to say. Please listen to me. Speak. What is the point of chasing after me like that? Even if you obtained me, you would not obtain my heart. Huh? Who wants your heart? I only want to ask why you can remove the halo above my head. Exusiai turned a fanatical gaze on Chen Heng. Seeing that the visitors knew Chen Hengthey were the people who blocked him at the canteen at thatBlue Poison let the two in. Can I not say? No. This is an extraordinary case. How about this? Give me half a month. I have a mission the day after tomorrow. Perhaps I might visit Lungmen after the mission. If you bring me around Lungmen, I will go to Laterano with you. How about that? However, I will say nothing before that. Furthermore, let me tell you this: I have seen a real angel before. A real angelalright. Ill give you half a month. In any case, while a monk can run, the temple cannot. This is the same for you. Remember toe to Lungmen to find me after your mission. Oh, right, tell me yourmunicator number. Oh? Communicator? I dont have one. What is that? He Who Knows Fate, themunicator is the thing hanging at your waist on the left. Blue Poison walked over to Chen Hengs left and pointed to a walkie-talkie hanging there. He had just received it from Orchid today. Hey! Isnt this thing a walkie-talkie? Chen Heng had taken the thing hanging at his waist for a walkie-talkie all the while. Who would have imagined that this metal box was actually the cellphone equivalent of this world? This is themunicator that operators use; there are some differences from a walkie-talkie. You can treat it as a walkie-talkie that can make phone calls. Then can you teach me how to operate this thing? ------ Exusiai and Texas, dont rush to leave. Do you want to try the cake I made? Chen Heng sessfully exchangedmunicator numbers with Exusiai under Blue Poisons guidance. Now that you mention it, I feel hungry. I have been searching for you the entire afternoon and have not eaten yet. Thats great. I made too many ck Forest cakes today. Blue Poison and I cannot finish them all. Chen Heng gestured to the many ck Forest cakes beside the oven. ------ Its delicious! Unexpectedly, He Who Knows Fate is a superb cook. The cake you made is only a little inferior to apple pie! The ck Forest cake Chen Heng made had subdued Exusiai. However, she still had her obsession with apple pie, ranking the cake next to apple pie. Chen Heng did not continue Exusiais topic of conversation. Instead, he watched Texas eat the ck Forest cake. Although he only used a little bit of chocte in the ck Forest cake If you have a question, just ask it. Dont keep staring. Although Chen Hengs ck Forest cake was delicious, and Texas loved eating it, she could not stand someone staring at her with great curiosity. I would like to askplease dont take offense at thisI want to ask, can dogs eat chocte? The ck Forest cake has some chocte in it. As mentioned previously, Chen Hengs darned curiosity would get him killed sooner orter. Thest time he felt curious, he plucked off Exusiais halo. This time Texas paused while eating the ck Forest cake. Although she had already prepared herself mentally, she had not expected Chen Heng to ask this ridiculous question. Hey! He Who Knows Fate, Miss Texas is a Lupo; that is a wolf, not a dog, Blue Poison reminded kindly as she poked Chen Hengs side before Texas could answer the question. Ah! Sorry. Just pretend I said nothing. Continue eating; dont stand on ceremony. Also, Blue Poison, dont poke my side. Im very ticklish. After hearing what Chen Heng said, Blue Poison did not stop. Instead, she continued poking Chen Hengs side, only stopping when Chen Heng caught her finger. Texas really wanted to draw her weapon and cut the person who spoke such nonsense into three. However, her reason stopped her. She focused her anger on eating, demolishing the ck Forest cake before her. All things aside, this cake was indeed delicious. Hey! Texas, to think you can endure this! When I asked you this question before, didnt you beat me up? Why didnt you beat He Who Knows Fate up when he asked you? This is unfair! Texas had already decided to refocus her anger on eating. Who would have imagined Exusiai would deal a follow-up blow to Texas right after? Book 4: Chapter 22: Do You Believe I Will Eat Your Halo? Book 4: Chapter 22: Do You Believe I Will Eat Your Halo? Texas said nothing. Instead, she put down her fork, raised her fist, and smashed it on Exusiais head. Thud! Ouch! Exusiai suffered a severe injury, unable to get back up. Chen Heng looked at the beaten-up Exusiai and celebrated for the first time the convenience cooking brought him. Otherwise, he would be the one who had fallen on the sofa now. Texas, you are too biased! It was He Who Knows Fate who said it. Why beat me up? You touched a sore spot. Texas could not say because He Who Knows Fates cake is too delicious. To justify continuing toe here to mooch cake for the next few days, she needed to pay a price. If she beat He Who Knows Fate up, she might not have cake to eat. However, if she did not beat someone up, she could not vent her feelings. Hence, she could only choose to beat up Exusiai, who was asking for it. Hand on heart, this cake was indeed delicious. Speaking of which, He Who Knows Fate, why are you here? As Exusiai ate, she suddenly asked Chen Heng a question. I live here. Huh? You live with Blue Poison? I recall you just joined Rhodes Ind today. How did you make a move so quickly? Exusiai did not expect Chen Heng to be an old hand at flirting. They had only parted for a while, and he had already gotten his hands on a female member. Although there were many female operators on Rhodes Ind, they werent easy, agreeing to cohabitation so quickly. I failed to exin properly. I stay next door, at 412. Blue Poison and I are purely friends. Your imagination is quite wild. Imughing to death! Texas, did you hear that? To think He Who Knows Fate said theres pure friendship between a man and a woman! For some reason, Exusiai startedughing and smacking Texass back. Exusiai, a word more from you, and your halo will go missing. Do you believe I will eat it now? Chen Heng suddenly realized that Blue Poison now looked at him differently. I was wrong; please forgive me. Truly! I have deeply understood my mistake. Exusiai submitted to protect her halo. Exusiai cared a lot about her halo. Although it was inconvenient when sleeping at night, it was still the hallmark of a Lateran. If He Who Knows Fate really ate itthe scene below might take ce when she meets someone else. ------ Exusiai, why is your halo gone? Someone ate it. Huh? Are you alright in the head? Oh! I got it. God must have abandoned you. ------ Dont you stay at block A, room 305? Why did youe here? Isnt it just to avoid you? Furthermore, my roommate is also a Lateran. What if I get backstabbed one day? He Who Knows Fate, can you really remove a Laterans halo? Blue Poison slowly came to understand Chen Hengs situation from the earlier conversation. However, she had not seen it and felt slightly skeptical. Of course I can. Do you want me to demonstrate? Dont! Dont! Dont! He Who Knows Fate, please be humane. You can flirt and have affairs all you want; no one will stop you. Dont treat me as a tool! It looked like Exusiais habit of speaking without thinking would never change. ------ The next day, Kaltsits office: I say, Kaltsit. When can we depart? Chen Heng felt bored now. He wanted to travel to Lungmen. On the yers forum, he had seen an analysis of Lungmen being modeled after Hong Kong, so it was the Hong Kong of another world. Just rest for a while longer. Tomorrow. We can depart on the mission tomorrow. Once we rescue Doctor, you can go on a holiday. Oh! Chernobog? Kaltsit, should I protect Chernobog? At least that will reduce the catastrophes damage to Chernobog. I still can aplish minor matters like stopping a catastrophe. Although Chen Heng was not a saint, he was still willing to help if it required little effort. Minor matter? Never mind, never mind. As long as you are happy. Kaltsit paused in her work before returning to normal. As the publicly acknowledged queen of Rhodes Ind, she had many things to do. Then should I kill all those people from the Reunion Movement? [TL Note: The Reunion Movement, also known as Reunion, is an antagonistic faction seeking the end of discrimination and oppression of the Infected through military force. Here is more information on it: /wiki/Reunion.] Dont do that. I need the Reunion Movement to maintain the storyline. That will give me the initiative and prevent any changes to the future I know. This way, it would be easier to develop Rhodes Ind. Kaltsit stopped Chen Heng from acting on this matter. Ermalright. You make sense. Last question, the most important one. What? Speak. Upon seeing Chen Heng turn solemn, Kaltsit could not help putting down her work to look at him. When will you have a costume? Can you not learn from Umaru-chan? Kaltsit held her head, feeling a headache. What do you mean, learn from Umaru-chan? Kaltsit is very cute! Kaltsit is my waifu! Are you being a scoundrel in front of the real person herself? Kaltsit pped a document over her face. IKaltsithave seen everything before, except this. Confessing ones feelings for the game version of a person in front of the real person. Only Chen Heng could do such a thing. HeHe Who Knows Fate, are you confessing to Kaltsit? Although Kaltsit knew Chen Heng was joking, Amiya, who had just opened the door and heard such stimting words, did not. Amiya stood there, stupefied. Amilu, what do you think? I thinkI think It seemed that Amiya had been truly shocked. She did not even react when Chen Heng called her Amilu. Alright, Amiya, dont be shocked. He Who Knows Fate was just joking. Eventually, Kaltsit personally dealt with the situation. I see. That scared me. Amiya let out her bated breath as she patted herself on the chest. He Who Knows Fate, you should go check on Nightingale now. Huh? What? I said you should go check on Nightingale now. Kaltsit, are you chasing away your guest? Knowing is enough; why say it? Since you know already, quickly get out. I have a lot of work to do. As expected of the queen of Rhodes Ind, her aura was domineering. Since the host had already chased the guest away, it was indeed pointless to remain here. Chen Heng might as well go visit his first patient. Book 4: Chapter 23: Warfarin, Do You Want to Play a Game? Book 4: Chapter 23: Warfarin, Do You Want to y a Game? Chen Heng went to the canteen before going to Nightingales room. Why the canteen first? Because he had not gotten a map of Rhodes Ind yet, he needed to go to the canteen to verify his position first. He discovered the canteen was the ce he visited the most. Shining, how is Nightingale now? Chen Heng had just arrived outside Nightingales room when he saw Shining walk around the corner. He Who Knows Fate, you are here too! Lets go in together. Liz vomited another two mouthfuls of ck blood this morning. However, she says she feels much more at ease. Furthermore, her sleep improved after eating the Calming Pill you gave her. Shining reported Nightingales condition to Chen Heng as they entered, treating him as Nightingales attending doctor. Thats good. After all, Nightingale is my first patient. It would be best if I could cure her. That will prove my superb medical skills. In the future, I can tell others I have a 100 percent cure rate. Although Shining wanted to say Chen Hengs curing Nightingales illness relied on his secret medicine, she endured it because he provided the medicine. However, every time Shining heard Chen Heng say Nightingale was his first patient, she felt he was somewhat unreliable. Shining, He Who Knows Fate, you are here. Nightingale greeted the two when they came in. Nightingale, it looks like you are doing well today. To think you took the initiative to speak to me. This was the first time Nightingale called Chen Heng by code name. Yes. Also, thank you, He Who Knows Fate. Nightingale appeared rather indifferent, but Chen Heng still felt happy. After all, this was the first time someone thanked him for medical treatment. Youre wee. Your recovery is the best payment for me. Here, eat this. Chen Heng took out a finger-length-tall bottle and tossed it to Nightingale. What is this? The workmanship is quite exquisite. This time, it was a jade bottle with a crystalline pill inside. Just the bottle alone was much more expensive than the medicine from yesterday. This is also a secret medicine of my n, an upgraded version of yesterdays. One of these has the same effect as five of those. It will allow you to recover five days faster. This was the upgraded version of the Wood Spiritual Pillthe Wood Divine Pill. Although divine was part of the name, it still counted asmon goods and was very cheap. This medicine is very expensive, right? Let me thank you on Nightingales behalf. Shining did not expect Chen Heng to take out an even more precious secret medicine to treat Nightingale, so she quickly thanked him. Its fine. I gave it to Nightingale on ount of her politeness. As I said before, I need a reason to help others. Nightingale is so cute and obedient. This is my reason for helping her this time. I rarely receive gratitude from others, so I feel very happy today. Shining wanted to advise Chen Heng to be not so reckless in the way he did things, but Nightingale had benefited from this, so she swallowed her words. It is almost lunch. Lets go to the canteen together in a while. Shining issued an invitation to Chen Heng. Sure. However, I have to visit the blood bank before that. Blood bank At the mention of the blood bank, Shining immediately remembered what she saw in the blood bank yesterday. By the way, this is mymunicator number. ------ Blood bank, at the door of Warfarins office: Knock-knock-knock! Who is it? Warfarin felt quite surprised. To think someone would seek her out. When she opened the door, she was startled to see Chen Heng. You-why are you here? Of course, I am here to y a game with you. y-y a game When Chen Heng said y a game, Warfarin wanted to refuse as she could not apany him to y games just because he wanted to. However, his blood was too enticing. Why? You dont wee me? I just want to say, be gentler. Warfarin did not refuse. Instead, she took one step back, giving Chen Heng enough space to enter. So, are you going to lie down yourself, or should I do it for you? Chen Heng gestured to the bed he had chained Warfarin to the previous day. He had left the chains there. Ill do it myself, but can you give me more this time? That will depend on your performance. ------ Twenty minutester, Chen Heng tidied his clothes as he stepped out of Warfarins office, leaving a flushed Warfarin. Dont misunderstand. Chen Heng did not do anything untoward to her. After attempting to train her and failing yesterday, Chen Heng took Kaltsits suggestion and changed the target to letting Warfarin know she would get rewarded for obedience. Of course, he did not do anything humiliating. He just wanted Warfarin to know that she could not obtain him by force and would give her a small reward. This is the carrot-and-stick method. ording to Kaltsit, Warfarin had evenced some tea with sleeping pills to knock operators unconscious before. Furthermore, she had also brought to herboratory operators who suddenly cked out while walking. Right now, Chen Heng did this for peace of mind with Warfarin. Life was difficult enough here. Furthermore, he was here for refuge and rxation. If Warfarin caused him trouble He could not allow that to happen, so he could only make the first move. Thats right, Warfarin, do you want to go to the canteen with us? Chen Heng was about to close the door when he recalled going to the canteen and extended an invitation to Warfarin. No, Im not going. Letlet me catch my breath. ------ After Chen Heng finished eating with Blue Poison, Shining, and Nightingale, he suddenly received a message from Kaltsit. Kaltsit: He Who Knows Fate, get ready. We are departing this afternoon. He Who Knows Fate: Arent we starting tomorrow? He Who Knows Fate: Dont we have to travel? He Who Knows Fate: Traveling is boring. At worst, I can just fly them over tomorrow. Kaltsit: No. Cant you choose a more normal method? While flying over is fast and flexible, what will those operators think? He Who Knows Fate: Alright, alright. When are we leaving? Kaltsit: 3 p.m. He Who Knows Fate: You are telling me only now? Kaltsit: Whats wrong with telling you now? Do you have anything to do? He Who Knows Fate: None. Kaltsit: Then theres no problem. Umaru-chan: I want to go to Chernobog too! I also want to see Talh and FrostNova. He Who Knows Fate, will you livestream? [TL Note: Talh and FrostNova are NPCs in Arknights. Here are their profiles: /wiki/Talh and /wiki/FrostNova.] He Who Knows Fate: Livestream? You have to ask Kaltsit first. Book 4: Chapter 24: Gudako Facing Servants Head-On Book 4: Chapter 24: Gudako Facing Servants Head-On Kaltsit: I have no objections at all, as long as you are happy. Remember, you can livestream, but dont let it interfere with the mission. He Who Knows Fate: Dont worry. A weakling like Talh cannot prate my body even if I tie my hands and legs. Kaltsit: Oh, right, didnt you say you wanted to lower the damage to Chernobog? Dont ever take the catastrophe head-on. Otherwise, it would be hard to exin. He Who Knows Fate: Do you even need to exin? Just me it all on the Reunion Movement. You can even cause trouble that way. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: You schemers all have tainted hearts. He Who Knows Fate: The pot calling the kettle ck. However, our hearts are still less tainted than those of you people who engage in psychological warfare. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: He Who Knows Fate, that is too much. Magus of Flowers: I say, Yakumo Yukari, why are you pretending? Everyone in the group knows who you are. Old Granny Yukari. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Chen Heng, I recall you have ten-odd strands of Merlins hair, right? Sell me one; Ill offer a high price. Magus of Flowers: Theres such a thing? Why dont I know? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Why would I care whether you know or now? Just you wait. I will find a Type-Moon-rted mission soon. Magus of Flowers: I might have to disappoint you. I cannot be summoned under most circumstances, as Im not dead. Chen Heng could summon me because of Skadis materials. Queen of Ice and Snow: Yakumo Yukari, I can sell you the materials for cheap: 1,000 points. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Deal. Chen Heng, send me one hair strand. Ill transfer 1,000 points to youter. He Who Knows Fate: Deal! Magus of Flowers: Ah! ThisMiss Yakumo Yukari, you dont have to go that far, right? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Haha!? Far? Do you think 2,000 points are a lot? This great me can get over 2,000 points with just one mission. After all, Im strong. I Have a Strong Presence: How envious! You can get 2,000 points so easily. nk Never Loses: This is the world of powerhouses. Iron Fist Teacher: Actually, if you really want to, 2,000 points are not a lot. Efreet: Indeed. Even if a neers newly awakened ability is not strong, so long as they develop steadily, they should be able to amass 2,000 points in just a couple of days, assuming they take a lot of missions. nk Never Loses: Sorry, Im an embarrassment. It is impossible for a shut-in like me to leave the house, not even in this lifetime. He Who Knows Fate: Merlin, just calmly wait for death. Im going to pack now. Ermthinking about it now, I have nothing to pack. Efreet: A spatial storage is convenient. He Who Knows Fate: The association store sells spatial storage rings, right? Solomon: But they are expensive. Permanent items are much more expensive than consumables in the store. He Who Knows Fate: Speaking of which, Doctor Roman, how is Ritsuka now? Solomon: Ritsuka Doctor Roman spared some time to look at the security monitors showing the training room. He remained silent for a while as he watched Fujimaru Ritsuka, who was going head-on against Mash and winning. Solomon: Ritsuka has already be very strong and can now sh head-on with ordinary Servants. He Who Knows Fate: She improved so quickly. Solomon: Its like this. I designated Ritsuka as my mission assistant. I can bring her along when Iplete missions. She provides muscle while I provide connections. Furthermore, I used a significant number of points to strengthen her. He Who Knows Fate: What about you? Solomon: Me? Cant I just do nothing? Honestly speaking, I chose to be an ordinary person because I wanted to experience an ordinary persons life. Why should I work so hard? He Who Knows Fate: That makes sense. As Chen Heng chatted, he thought about Sirin. Initially, he wanted to refuse when System 10086 entrusted Sirin to him. However, it had offered him a lot. Now, it looked like a losing proposition. Sirin paid with her beauty, but Chen Heng gave her care, concern, time, energy, and cultivation techniques. Also Since Chen Heng nned on saving Sirin, he could meet her again. He could pass the invitation to Sirin then. Initially, Chen Heng thought he could y the system by spending more time in another world, using the different flows of time. Then he could add Sirin into the association before she left. Who knew? When he asked customer service about it, the customer service said that the time was set based on his world. This was to prevent administrators, who were bug-like existences, like Chen Heng from turning everyone around them into association members. That would ce tremendous pressure on the world consciousness. Damn it! Screw that trashy world consciousness! This great me has yet to settle ounts with it for my luck. So, it was not overboard to say he made a loss, right? Of course, he could not let Sirin hear that. System 10086 also indicated that it would not bear the me. It initially just wanted Chen Heng to take care of Sirin for a while. Who knew he would end up being the Dimension Administrators Associations administrator? Blue Poison, Ill be on a mission this afternoon and tomorrow. Lets meet again after some time. Chen Heng informed Blue Poison of his ns for the next two days after they returned to their block. A mission? Take care, then. Remember to protect yourself. Do you need me to support you with some items? Items? What kind of items? Just some poison and antidotes I concocted. If you need them, Ill bring them to your roomter. Theres no need. I dont need those as a Sniper. Furthermore, my firearm is very powerful, able to kill in one shot, so I have little need for poison or antidotes. Alright, lets not talk about this. Lets use this time to teach you how to make a ck Forest cake. Blue Poison, Ill say this first. A ck Forest cake is primarily ck. Dont add in any strange colors. But ck does not look nice. Even if it does not look nice, you must make it ck. Alright. Got. It! Although Blue Poison agreed, she did not think that. ------ Chen Heng used two hours before finally changing Blue Poisons strange sense of aesthetics, rather, changing her mind about ck Forest cakes. After some time, Chen Heng arrived at the location Kaltsit told him and immediately saw Amiya giving instructions. Immediately after that, he saw Shining and Nightingale. Huh? Nightingale? Hey! Nightingale, are you here to send Shining off? Chen Heng greeted Nightingale when he approached. No. Im going too. Nightingales answer surprised Chen Heng. ErmShining, you agreed? Chen Heng did not ask Nightingale. Instead, he turned his head and asked Shining. Would Shining agree to such a ridiculous request? Book 4: Chapter 25: Facing a Catastrophe Head-On Book 4: Chapter 25: Facing a Catastrophe Head-On It cant be helped. Nightingale felt much better after eating your medicine and insisted oning with me. However, dont worry. Although I am just a Medic, I can protect myself. Although Shining said that, she looked at Nightingale with doting eyes. So, it is my fault? Actually, He Who Knows Fate, you dont have to me yourselfalthough it is indeed your fault. ... If you werent my waifu and I didnt know you were joking, I would push you to the ground and smack your breasts. Im just joking. He Who Knows Fate, you dont have to take it seriously. I did not think you were serious. However, you seem to be in a good mood. Over the past two days, the Shining Chen Heng had seen was not a facetious person. However, she was joking with him now. Does this mean our friendship has advanced further? Or is she just in a good mood? Shining, is this He Who Knows Fate? Chen Heng looked in the voices direction and saw a squirrel. Alright, that was rude. It should be a fully armored squirrel. Look at that personsrge tail. Indeed. This is He Who Knows Fate. Hello, He Who Knows Fate. Im Nearl. Thank you very much for treating Nightingale and giving her the secret medicine. If you need help, you cane to me. I am quite confident in my defense. Upon saying this, Nearl patted the thick armor on her front. It looks like Shining, Nightingale, and you have a good rtionship. Based on Chen Hengs understanding, most operators were part of teams before joining Rhodes Ind. Some operators even joined as a team, so these cliques were quite normal. However, whats up with two Medics and one Guard? That means they truly treat Shining as a Vanguard? Also, Rhodes Ind truly has a high ratio of females to males He Who Knows Fate, dont underestimate Nearl or her promise. Nearl is the Radiant Knight. She is very strong, and her promises are very precious. Radiant Knight, this title sounds incredible. This time, Chen Heng sized Nearl up with a serious gaze. That Radiant Knight thing is all in the past. Just call me Nearl. Dont worry; I will protect you well on this operation. Nearl brandished the shield on her arm and arge war hammer. Nearl, dont underestimate He Who Knows Fate. He might be a Sniper, but I feel his sword skills should not be inferior to mine. Shining, are you for real? His sword skills are not inferior to yours? Thats a joke, right? If he has such strength, why is he a Sniper? Nearl shifted her gaze from Nightingale to Chen Heng after hearing Shinings words. She simply could not imagine a Sniper having sword skills equal to Shinings. After all, Nearl had seen Shinings sword skills; saying Shining could split the sky with one sword strike was no exaggeration. Im serious. This is my instinct as a swordswoman. If you dont believe it, you can ask him directly. Shining stated outright she was not joking. Theres no need to ask. Ill just tell you. The sword is my ns inherited martial path. Although I asionally practice fist techniques or some others, I am quite confident in my sword skills, as confident as I am in my ns secret medicine. When speaking of his sword skills, Chen Heng could not help feeling proud. The Chen n was an aristocratic n with sword skills as its foundation. Although he could not convert to cultivation for now, his foundation in sword skills was extremely firm because of his many years of persistent practice. Even without using his ability, he could cut down a Golden Core Realm cultivator. Truth be told, Chen Hengs talent ranked exceptionally high among the various Chen n predecessors. His father only died after 30, but Chen Heng kicked the bucket at 20. His father was already considered a genius, what more Chen Heng. Although Chen Hengs greatest strength was his abilities, he still valued his sword skills the most, even if his sword skills were not as powerful as a full-powered shot from the Electromaic Sniper Rifle. It looks like He Who Knows Fate is quite confident in your sword skills. I was rude. I hope to fight by your side. Its fine. However, I am currently a Sniper, so I need to fit the role of a Sniper. I can only support you from behind. Chen Heng patted therge guitar bag on his back. It seems you are the same as Shining. You clearly have exquisite sword skills but do something totally different from your skills. Even so, you still became a six-star operator. Nearl looked at Chen Hengs staff pass, then at Shinings. Dont say that. Although its embarrassing to say, my sniping is even more powerful than my sword skills. That was true. If Chen Heng did not use those immortal swords, he could not bring out an attack as powerful as the Electromaic Sniper Rifle. However, if he used those immortal swords Really? I look forward to your performance, then. Oh, right, Nightingale, eat this. Chen Heng took out another Wood Divine Pill and handed it to Nightingale. Nightingale was about to join the battlefield. Fighting with severe injuries was a no-no. In any case, he had plenty of such things. Nightingale did not immediately ept, turning her head to look at Shining. Take it. Although Shining did not want to owe Chen Heng more, Nightingale was about to enter the battlefield. It would be better if her recovery advanced further. Alright. ------ Mister He Who Knows Fate, you are finally here. Amiya, who had been busy for quite a while, brought over an operator who gave Chen Heng the impression of a hunting dog. Dobermann, this is He Who Knows Fate. Kaltsit said you could take his opinion during this operation. Kaltsit mentioned him to you already, right? [TL Note: Dobermanns profile: /wiki/Dobermann/Story.] Kaltsit told me. Dobermann? A Doberman Pinscher? No wonder. [TL Note: Here is more information on the Doberman Pinscher breed of dogs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dobermann.] He Who Knows Fate, this is Dobermann, one of the people in charge of this operation. She is also the drill instructor of Rhodes Ind. How do you do, Dobermann. Hello, He Who Knows Fate. Since Kaltsit said that, it means you have some special ability. After all, Kaltsit never says anything unnecessary. However, please do not disrupt my arrangements on the battlefield if there are no special circumstances. I might not fully understand all this, as my tactical acumen is only wed; however, I will not do anything Im not good at. I will only provide some help during the operation. Dont worry. Im a very good teammate to have. The kind that can face a catastrophe head-on. Book 4: Chapter 26: Ace Book 4: Chapter 26: Ace Upon hearing Chen Hengs reassurance, Dobermann rxed. She used to be a Bolvarian soldier, so her ability tomand went without saying. However, she feared terrible teammates who objected to her instructions. She had confidence in the operators she brought over, but she knew nothing about He Who Knows Fate. [TL Note: Bolvar is a Terran country. Here is more information: /wiki/Bol%C3%ADvar.] Alright, its time to depart. We will have to travel for a long time to get to Chernobog from Rhodes Ind. Furthermore, it will be a tough journey. It should take about five hours, but if we run into problems along the way, we might be dyed, so it is better to leave early. Are we entering the city when we arrive? We are not entering the city. Ursus, which rules Chernobog, has an extreme stance against the Infected. Furthermore, many of Rhodes Inds operators are Infected. We might be able to hide one or two but not so many. Initially, I was considering sneaking in, but Kaltsit told me there would be a hugemotion in Chernobog tomorrow. Although I dont know where she got the information, we can use thismotion to enter the city. [TL Note: Ursus is a Terran country, also the name of a race that has bear traits. The mention here refers to the country. Here is more information: /wiki/Ursus_(country).] Dobermann patiently exined the battle n to Chen Heng. Alright, lets go, then. It looks like Kaltsits n to conform to the storyline was right. This will bring me a lot of advantages. Although Chen Heng had agreed quickly, he remained reluctant to travel for five hours. Isnt spatial jumping better? Isnt flying using my attraction ability better? However, he sat in the vehicle obediently when he remembered Kaltsits request. This time, Rhodes Ind did not send many operators. They did not bring as many people as in the original storyline. There were only four vehicles, and one was for logistics. Each vehicle had seven operators at most, for about twenty operators distributed among four vehicles. Chen Hengs vehicle had himself, a driver, Nightingale, Shining, Nearl, and Ace. Amiya and Dobermann rode in another vehicle. [TL Note: Ace is an NPC in Arknights. Here is more about him: /wiki/Ace.] Initially, Dobermann felt dissatisfied with the number of operators Kaltsit gave her, feeling it was too little. However, she remembered Kaltsits evaluation of this operation: As long as you have He Who Knows Fate on your team, you will rival a catastrophe. Although Dobermann put little faith in these words, feeling it too exaggerated, Kaltsits evaluation proved He Who Knows Fate had a certain level of strength. He Who Knows Fate was probably simr to Skadi, someone who could change the entire battlefield single-handedly. Hello, you must be He Who Knows Fate. Im Defender Ace. Chen Heng sat in the center row with Ace. Hello, Big Brother Ace. Hahaha! Little Brother, you are quite sociable. Since you already addressed me as big brother, Ill take responsibility for protecting you in this operation. Ace happily patted Chen Hengs shoulder, apparently enjoying being called big brother. In the front passenger seat, Nearl said, Ace, dont underestimate Chen Heng. He is a very strong operator. I could not tell! A person whom the Radiant Knight Nearl praises cant be weak. I have underestimated you. As Ace spoke, he patted Chen Hengs shoulder heavily again. The physique of the ordinary Terrans was very good, quite strong. Chen Heng had heard that their average lifespan was two hundred years. Of course, while Terrans minimum strength was high, their upper limits were low. Just for Big Brother Ace, I have to teach Talh a lesson. To think that She-Dragon is so arrogant. She probably has not suffered a beating from society before. [TL Note: In the original storyline, Talh killed Ace in this arc. Ace sacrificed himself to dy her, so the rest could escape.] Ermthats not right. Talh has suffered plenty of beatings from society. However, why does she not remember them? Did she get too arrogant because she became strong? Big Brother Ace, Ill take a nap first. Let me know when we arrive. It looks like He Who Knows Fate has not gone on many missions before. Sleep for a while; then, Ill wake you up when we arrive. However, dont sleep for too long. Otherwise, you cant fall asleep at night. Thank you. I will take note of that. He Who Knows Fate: I can start the livestream when we rescue Doctor tomorrow. Whichmander do you think I will run into (beat up) first? Efreet: I have yed this game. If nothing unexpected happens, it should be Crownyer. However, the first one to beat up should be none other than Mephisto. [TL Note: Here are Crownyers and Mephistos profiles: /wiki/Crownyer and /wiki/Mephisto.] Umaru-chan: I feel its time for Mephisto, that mischievous child, to receive a beating. No, he can no longer be considered a mischievous child. Kaltsit: You can make a move, but dont go overboard. I dont want the storyline to change too much. He Who Knows Fate: Got it. Also, theres Talh. She should be taught a lesson. She is merely a She-Dragon. Too bad I did not bring Fafnir with me. Otherwise, I could let the two fight and see who is the true She-Dragon. Solomon: Fafnir is female? Queen of Ice and Snow: Fafnir has a gender? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Who knows? Magus of Flowers: Fafnir should be an evil dragon phenomenon and does not have a gender. Of course, this means Fafnir can be male or female. He Who Knows Fate, how about you go back and check for yourself? See whether Fafnir is a male dragon or a female dragon. He Who Knows Fate: Should be female. Fafnirs voice sounds female. Magus of Flowers: You have earned big. Now, you are a dragon rider in every sense. He Who Knows Fate: I suspect you are saying something explicit, and I have proof. He Who Knows Fate: No, I have to ask Customer Service about the Re:Life Chat Groups matter. I Have a Strong Presence: Re:Life Chat Group? Efreet: I recall that is the group your childhood friend, Mo Qingtong, entered, right? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: I feel that something must have changed. He Who Knows Fate: For various reasons, I n on joining the Re:Life Chat Group to monitor Mo Qingtong and Luo Li in case they cause trouble for me. Customer Service! Customer Service! Whats up with the Re:Life Chat Groups matter? Didnt you say it could be done quickly? Why the rush? Joining the Re:Life Chat Group will make you a Re:Life Chat Group member. However, what will happen to the time difference between Terra and your original world? Right now, the time dtion is set at one-to-five. Once you enter the Re:Life Chat Group, it will be one-to-one. Like the Dimension Administrators Association, the Re:Life Chat Group calctes time based on its members location. Later, then. Theres no rush now. Chen Heng had not known about this. Book 4: Chapter 27: Mischievous Heng Book 4: Chapter 27: Mischievous Heng Thats indeed why I n to add you to the group a few hours before you return. You can even check the chat history and prepare yourself. At least you wont end up having your corpse split between those two friends of yours as soon as you get back. Saying that is too much, right? I have taken a look at the Re:Life Chat Group. Im not sure about Mo Qingtong, but it is very possible for Luo Li. I have to say, you are quite a prize to catch. Are your actions appropriate? What is inappropriate about it? Being the customer service is very boring. Having something to do is great. Furthermore, you are someone who got involved with the Re:Life Chat Group, the Dimension Administrators Association, and systems. How interesting! Ah! Thisas long as you are happy. He Who Knows Fate: Im back. Efreet: What did Customer Service say? He Who Knows Fate: Customer Service said that if I joined the Re:Life Chat Group, the flow of time in Terra and my original world would be the same. So, I will spend some time here before joining. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: As long as you are happy. He Who Knows Fate: Ive already learned a bit about Arknights. However, I did not progress much in the main storyline yesterday afternoon. Ill do my best to finish Episode 7 before tomorrow. Efreet: It should not be difficult, what with the freebies from purchasing the game with 1 point. At the very least, leveling the characters should not be a problem. He Who Knows Fate: However, my tactical acumen is wed. I can only progress in the main story by looking at the yer forums. Of course, thats not for the entire main story, just some of the more difficult ones. Faillen Angel Gabriel: All the best! He Who Knows Fate: Speaking of the storyline, I feel angry. Tomorrow, I have to engage in a Sniper battle with Faust. I dont believe he can finish off my Defender with one shot. I will fire at him at 50 percent output. If he survives that, I will no longer seek trouble with him. [TL Note: Faust is an antagonist NPC from Reunion in Arknights. Here is more information on Faust: /wiki/Faust.] Umaru-chan: Quick question: How much destruction would 50 percent output cause? He Who Knows Fate: Let me put it this way. I think if I fire at full output, I can shoot down the satellites in the skyassuming Terra has satellites, of course. Efreet: He Who Knows Fate, dont bring your feelings of ipetence in the game into reality. He Who Knows Fate: No. The more I think about it, the angrier I get. That stupid crossbow of hishe can finish off my waifu Saria with one shot. Even Shining cannotst a single shot. That is not realistic at all. [TL Note: Saria is a Defender specializing in defense, healing, and support. Here is more information on Saria: /wiki/Saria/Story.] Iron Fist Teacher: You are seeking realism in a game. Has your brain short-circuited? Umaru-chan: Furthermore, speaking of realism, you use a few people to tear up 400 people from the Reunion Movement every day in Lungmen City. Is that realistic? He Who Knows Fate: I dont care! I dont care! Beat me up if you can. Kaltsit: He Who Knows Fate, please dont cause too big amotion. He Who Knows Fate: Got it. After all, Chen Heng was in another persons world. No matter what, he had to give Kaltsit some face. He Who Knows Fate: What if theres a situation where I need to use force? Can I just me everything on Reunion? Kaltsit: You can. In any case, no one will believe the Reunion Movement. After discussing how to deal with the aftermath if he caused a bigmotion, Chen Heng started working on Arknightss storyline. This gaming sessionsted several hours. He had to restart if he missed even just one worm in a stage. After all, there were no rewards if he did not reach three stars, so he had to exit and rey the stage. There were some stages he simply could not clear, so he had to go online and look for the solutions. Some of the victory conditions were also very extreme, resulting in him being stuck at certain stages for a very long time. Among the Reunion Movements operators, he found Crownyer the easiest to deal with. He could use the terrain to kill Crownyer most of the time. As for the most troublesomeFrostNova was among them. Her ice sealing ability was too disgusting. There was also Fausts crossbow, which was way too powerful. As Chen Heng yed with his eyes closed, the others thought he was sleeping. He Who Knows Fate, its time to wake up. We are nearing the city. ording to Dobermann, we will rest here and carry out maintenance, then enter the city tomorrow, taking advantage of the chaos. Aces voice rang out by Chen Hengs ears when he had just finished Episode 6. Weve already arrived? It did not feel that long. Chen Heng opened his eyes and saw that the convoy had stopped and that Amiya and Dobermann had already left their vehicle. He Who Knows Fate, staying upte is not a good habit. You must have slept verytest night, right? Shinings upational habit kicked in; she immediately nagged Chen Heng not to stay upte. I did not. I just like sleeping. Im a well-behaved child who sleeps and wakes up early. Oh, right, Nightingale, have you eaten the special medicine I gave you? I ate it. Good. Come and get one more from me tomorrow. Although this medicine is very gentle, you cannot take too many in a day if your physique is weak. Taking one tomorrow should more or less heal you. How do you feel now? I feel good. My body is much more rxed. Ill try moving my legs after getting off. Alright. He Who Knows Fate, go down first. Amiya is already waving to us. Alright, Ace. ------ Rhodes Inds group ate military rations for dinner, as they did not want to start a fire. After all, they had stopped at a spacious area, a deste spot near Chernobog. If they lit a fire or produced light, they could easily attract the attention of Chernobogs sentinels. The group preferred to avoid trouble. After eating, Amiya and Dobermann came over to discuss the next days operation. Of course, it was Amiya and Dobermann speaking while Chen Heng listened. If Chen Heng had to give ideas, it would be just attack, snatch Doctor away, and run. Of course, Dobermann and Amiya were smart and would not agree to such a simple n. So, thats the n. He Who Knows Fate, do you understand? I dontpletely understand, but I dont need to. Im just responsible for offensive support. Our group has very few people. As long as we dont split up, Im confident of protecting everyone. That is not wrong. Alright, well go with this, then. Initially, Chen Heng wanted to chat in the chat group. Unexpectedly, Shining sought him out. He Who Knows Fate, do you have any secret medicine for treating amnesia? ErmI say, Shining, are you misunderstanding something about me? Im not a god; I cant possibly have every medicine in the world. This medicine is for Nightingale? Yes. However, now that I think about it, not having those memories might be good. After all, those are not good memories. Although Shining failed to obtain medicine to treat amnesia from Chen Heng, she felt it might be a good thing on second thought. I didnt say I dont have it. I only said I dont have every medicine in the world. Book 4: Chapter 28: Sneaking into Chernobog Book 4: Chapter 28: Sneaking into Chernobog When Shining consoled Chen Heng, he immediately said something pretty savage. He Who Knows Fate, have you not suffered from a societal beating before? After some silence, Shining felt these words best suited her current mood. Chen Heng felt shocked upon hearing this. How did you know? Is it that obvious? All those who have suffered from a societal beating would not be this mischievous. Does your family know about your mischievous behavior? Ah! This Sorry, my entire family died four years ago, so they dont. Sorry, I did not know. Shining had not expected the youth before her to be an orphan. His current optimistic character did not seem like someone who bore a deep grudge over having his entire family killed. Theres no need to feel guilty over this. Im already used to it. So, do you want that medicine or not? Chen Heng took out a bottle with a wooden stopper and shook it in front of Shining. Chen Heng did not mind. Not that he was callous, but everyone in the Chen n had to get used to this. Im now hesitating over letting Nightingale regain her memories; those are not pleasant. However, although she does not say, I can tell she minds not having those memories. Shining felt very conflicted. Ah! Thats right. This secret medicine cannot guarantee memory recovery, just a chance. The pill in his hand was called the Mind Calling Pill. Cultivation had been around for a long time, and all sorts of situations had cropped up, so he had many strange pills. There were even pills for treating hemorrhoids, what more amnesia? The Mind Calling Pill could call up the memories hidden deep in the heart. It had been made for cultivators who entered a state of berserking Qi deviation and lost their memories. Such medicinal pills could only be considered auxiliary. If not for Shining mentioning it, Chen Heng would have forgotten about it. He even had to fish it out of the trash pile. After all, most people would not lose their memories. Shing! The sound of a sword being drawn came from Shining. When Chen Heng looked, he saw that Shining had drawn the sword hidden in her staff. Shining, what are you doing? Dont draw your sword. Im very powerful. Chen Heng took two steps back. Not that he could not defeat Shining, but he was the mischievous one in the first ce, so he did not hold the moral high ground. I know you are powerful, but can you please be more serious? Shining felt angry when she thought about how Chen Heng had yed such a prank on her when she was seriously thinking about it. This fellow is too mischievous. It is time for him to suffer a beating. Alright, alright. This medicine has a pretty high chance of sess. Take it first, but dont use it yet. Ask Nightingale for her opinion after returning to Rhodes Ind. However, do note this medicine is not suitable for all amnesiacs. What do you mean? Nightingale clearly lost her memories from shutting herself off because the memories were too traumatic and caused mental instability. This medicine would work in such situations but maybe not for pure memory loss. Actually, Chen Heng was just spouting nonsense, as he recalled that Doctor also suffered from amnesia. What if Shining gave Doctor the medicine? Chen Heng believed Kaltsit had her ns. If Kaltsit wanted Doctor to recover the memories, she could buy simr items in the associations store. These kinds of consumables were cheap and did not require him to interfere. Also, remember this, Shining. Do not tell others about the secret medicine, especially this medicine. Never do that. After Nightingale recovers, destroy all the remaining medicine or return them to me. They must never leak out. Alright, got it. Shining turned solemn when Chen Heng suddenly turned serious. Alright, go and sleep. Prepare for tomorrows operation. Do you still need to sleep now? Didnt you sleep for a long time this afternoon? I was just closing my eyes and resting. Is that sleep? ------ Hello, loyal fans! We meet again. This is He Who Knows Fate hosting this livestream. We have now entered Chernobog! Chen Hengmentated on his livestream using his mind. This was a function that the group members had recently discovered. Initially, the Rhodes Ind group wanted to enter the city while themotion took ce. However, nomotion took ce after waiting for a long time. By 9 a.m., Dobermann could no longer wait, so they sneaked in. Sneaking in had been unusually easy this time. Dont ask why. Chen Heng had used his spatial jump to great effect. Of course, he did several jumps with just two people each time so as not to shock the group. To avoid shock, he did not bring in the vehicles, leaving those outside. In certain situations, the vehicles might even be a burden. Efreet: Since Chen Heng can spatial jump, why not send him to rescue Doctor alone? @Kaltsit. Umaru-chan: There might be a special significance? Kaltsit: No. I just did not think of it. Furthermore, Chen Heng did not tell me about his spatial jump ability. I told you. Kaltsit: You did not. I told you. Kaltsit: You did not at all. You only mentioned attraction, gravity, electromaic, sword skills, and sniping. You did not mention spatial jumping. My spatial jumping results from my attraction ability. I use a web of attraction to affect space, achieving a rippling effect and allowing me to spatial jump. I only achieved it after losing many parts of my body. Kaltsit: Never mind. Even if I had known about spatial jumping, I still would have arranged for Amiya to lead a group to rescue Doctor. Amiya has a deep obsession with Doctor. Alright, alright. Ill focus on the operation. Kaltsit: Focus when you are on an operation. Dont forget, Im your boss now. Chen Heng ignored Kaltsit, turning his head to Amiya. Amiya, do you know where Doctor is? I do. Everyone,e with me. Doctor should be in the core region. Amiya had made boundless preparations and undergone countless simtions before starting this operation. This minor issue was no problem for her. Amiya took out a map of Chernobog. After finding their position, she led everyone over. Chen Heng had chosen a suitable location not too far from the destination. Book 4: Chapter 29: Outside the Chessboard Book 4: Chapter 29: Outside the Chessboard Rhodes Inds group moved around hurriedly. Since its members wore the same uniform, they stood out. However, their tidy clothes and equipment made a formidable impression, so they encountered little obstruction. Furthermore, Rhodes Inds group moved quickly and managed to evade Ursuss military police. Of the 20-odd people in the group, 70 percent were Infected. If they were checked, they couldnt avoid a conflict with Ursuss military police. After all, Chernobog was managed by Ursus, a nation famous for its strictness and oppression of the Infected. Dobermann chatted with Amiya as they ran. Although Kaltsit said there would be amotion, things have been calm so far. I wonder where she got her information from? All the Rhodes Ind operators were very fit; even the other Medic apart from Shining and Nightingale was pretty fit. Of course, this did not include Nightingale. Although she had consumed Chen Hengs medicinal pill, it was impossible for her to recoverpletely before the operation, so Chen Heng transported her; he could spatial jump, after all. As the operators ran in front, Chen Heng walked with Nightingale slowly while holding her sleeve. When the distance they trailed grewrge, he would catch up with a spatial jump. Dont ask why they werent holding hands. The Trust value was still insufficient. If the Trust value reached 200 not to mention holding hands, they could even dothat. [TL Note: Operator Trust gives additional attributes, and it ranges from 0 to 200 You can read more about Trust here: /wiki/Trust.] Should we send a warning to the Ursus army? What a naive little donkey! To think she could say such things. Stop joking. Putting aside whether the Ursus army would trust us, the Ursus military police will arrest us on sight just because we are Infected. If that happens, you can forget about saving Doctor. The journey is quite boring, so I wont go into detail here. Amiya led Rhodes Inds group to the core area, where the surrounding buildings were taller. Soon, the group arrived at a rtively dpidatedboratory. It looked like a certain biological researchpany, standing out from the many tall buildings. [TL Note: Im unsure of which biological researchpany this refers to. Feel free to reach out to me if you can figure it out.] Despite thisboratorys rundown facade, it was still sturdy. Initially, Chen Heng nned on forcefully breaking in, but Amiya produced a card from her pocket. The door opened with a swipe of the card. Actually, security facilities maintained by electricity were nothing to Chen Heng. Furthermore, looking at how worn the door was, just smashing it with an ax would work. Originium Arts would make it even more convenient. After Amiya entered, more than half the group remained outside to keep watch and collect information from the surroundings. The rest followed her through many turns in the corridors before arriving in front of a special facility. Why was it special? This facilitys door had the symbol of a skull on it. Amiya took a few deep breaths while standing in front of the door, apparently in mental preparation. Whoosh! Seeing Amiya sorting her feelings, Chen Heng did not want to interrupt her, so he used his electromaic control ability to open the door. As Amiya regained herposure, the door before her suddenly opened. When she looked around, she saw Chen Heng with his hand at the card ess terminal. UhI saw you were getting too excited and feared you would do it wrong, so I did it on your behalf, Chen Heng exined because he sensed Amiya staring at him. Im mentally preparing myself, but you just opened the door directly However, I cannot keep standing at the entrance since the door is open. Amiya led the group in. There was nothing inside when the group entered. However, Amiya knew about an underground room for some reason. She pressed a certain spot on the wall, which revealed a passage. Arge basement appeared at the end of the passageway. Everyone immediately noticed a stone coffin at the center, connected to densely packed wires transmitting energy. There were many other machines that looked expensive, but the group did not know what these machines did. Chen Heng could sense it took a vast amount of energy to maintain this stone coffin. Furthermore, this stone coffins purpose should not just be to preserve Doctors life. His instinct told him that this stone coffin had incredible origins. As Chen Heng pondered the purpose of this stone coffin, Amiya opened it. Cold air rushed out, and the surrounding temperature plummeted as a result. Although the Sarcophagus preserved Doctors life, Doctor had been frozen for so long and needed Medics to resuscitate him. The Medics started spouting a bunch of jargon that Chen Heng did not know, professional terms like ventricr fibrition and intravenous injection. Although Chen Heng was like a divine doctor with a 100 cure rate, these terms were all Greek to him. [TL Note: The stone coffin is an artifact known as the Sarcophagus. You can read more about it here: /wiki/Chernobog#The_Sarcophagus.] Furthermore, even when resuscitating Doctor, they did not take off Doctors hat. Poor evaluation. Chen Heng took a nce from a distance and could only see Doctors head. However, the Medics did not even remove Doctors hat; what could he see? Its not like Doctor is a beautiful girl. Why look at him? Since I cannot understand whats going on, I might as well focus on something else. Kaltsit, are you there? Kaltsit: I am. After analyzing Arknightss story, I can tell you areying out arge chessboard [n]. Do you need my help? After ying the main story and looking at the opinions of genius yers on the yers forums, he noticed Kaltsit had beenying a major n. Alright, it was mostly because of those genius yers. Kaltsit: Did you read those nonsensical analyses of the yers? I will tell you when I need you. There are many people on the chessboard, and the yers have the necessary pieces. You are the kind of piece that could flip the chessboard and punch the yer. Thank you for your praise. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Chen Heng, you misunderstand Kaltsit. Kaltsit means you are an extremely unstable factor. Do you not understand the etiquette of not saying anything while watching a chess game? Right now, the situation on the chessboard is going pretty well for Kaltsit. Once you stir it up, who knows? Furthermore, you will leave after changing things. What about Kaltsit then? Queen of Ice and Snow: That is to say, Kaltsit hopes not to make use of you, a person who is not on the chessboard. Right now, maintaining a stalemate is good. Kaltsit: ErmKaltsit, refute them, at least! Kaltsit: I cant refute them. Book 4: Chapter 30: Doctor Book 4: Chapter 30: Doctor Actually, you can ask me to finish off the other yer. I guarantee no one will realize it. Or, I could beat up the other yer to the point where they cant live without assistance. Kaltsit: I will when I need to. Efreet: Let me trante. Theres no need at all. Im the deputy leader of a faction. We fear people who are not part of the n acting up suddenly. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: The sess of a n is not dependent on just the result but also the process. Lord of the White Night: As long as Kaltsit is apetent leader, she will not take you into consideration, as you are not part of her world. No matter how strong you are, you wont be there for long. Alright. In any case, Im only here for a holiday. You schemers who use psychological warfare have tainted hearts. Kaltsit: Lord of the White Night: Efreet: 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Queen of Ice and Snow: Sorry, I was wrong. Chen Heng suddenly realized he had just mocked close to half the people in the association. These people were important figures of factions, and they all had tainted hearts. Hahit looks like only Chen Heng is thest untainted flower, a national treasure. Doctor, quickly grab my hand. After a long resuscitation effort, Doctor finally woke up. Now, he struggled toe out of the Sarcophagus. Ah! Be careful. You cantdont move first. Your body has not fully adjusted yet. Although waking up was a good thing, the Medic did not let Doctor stand up. After all, no patient immediately stood up after surgery. Doctor The anxious Amiya stared at Doctor while gripping the Sarcophagus. Youwho are you? An extremely neutral voice came from the hood hiding Doctors face. Excellent, it is just like the story. Doctor really suffered amnesia. Kaltsit, I have a medicinal pill that can treat memory loss. Should I give it to him? Of course, its just a chance of sess; theres no guarantee. Kaltsit: Theres no need for now. As long as you are happy. Speaking of which, dont you need to work? Kaltsit: Dying work for a while is fine. Ah! Doctor, IIm Amiya. We are here to rescue you. Although Amiya wanted to exin, she hesitated when she opened her mouth. After all, it looked like Doctor had amnesia. Doctor might not understand the exnation, so she might as well just say they were there to rescue Doctor. I am? Youyou are like us, also a member of the Rhodes Ind organization. You are mypanion, Dr. Yog. You are my most importantpanion. Doctordont you remember? At this point, Chen Heng stopped listening. The name Yog kept bringing Yog-Sothoth to mind. [TL Note: Yog-Sothoth is part of the Cthulhu mythos, one of the Lovecraftian gods. Yog-Sothoth is the progenitor of Cthulhu. Here is more information on Yog-Sothoth: /wiki/Yog-Sothoth.] Furthermore, this was the same name Chen Heng used in the game. This is just a coincidence, right? Poke-poke! Poke-poke! As Chen Heng pondered, Shining came to Chen Heng and poked his side. Dont poke me. Im ticklish. Upon hearing Chen Hengs objection, Shining started poking him again, despite having already withdrawn her hand earlier. If you tell me to stop and I stop, wont IShininglose face? Do you still have that amnesia medicine? Its useless. Give up. The situation is different. Secret medicine is not omnipotent. As Chen Heng spoke with Shining, the basement suddenly shook. The tremor came from above. Amiya, theres a situation! Someone barged into the facility! One of the Vanguards keeping watch arrived from the passageway. Then, a group of Reunion members rushed in. There are many people, about 30 to 40, making the initially spacious basement feel cramped. Whizz! A crossbow bolt shot towards Shining. It looks like the Reunion members were not fools, knowing to target the Medic first. Unfortunately Shining wanted to make a move, but Chen Heng caught the bolt. This caused her to raise her eyebrows. She knew Chen Heng was a skilled swordsman, but she had not expected his reaction and strength to be so high. Everyone, pay attention. Search for the bunker and protect Doctor! Upon seeing the Reunion Movement, Amiya attacked without saying anything, then ordered everyone to search for the bunker. Since she had brought several heavily equipped operators on this operation, she could hold the defense. However, something was jamming long-distancemunication. She could not contact Kaltsit. Of course, this referred to the rest. Kaltsit was still watching Chen Hengs livestream. Doctor, its your turn to takemand. Please! Please lend us your strength! We will support you! I dont wish to pull you into these conflicts, either, but we greatly need Doctors wisdom now. I hope Doctor can find your past feelings in the battle. Perhaps you might not be confident in yourselfbut I trust you. You can do it! Pleasemand Rhodes Ind! Initially, Chen Heng wanted to crush these Reunion members. However, he withdrew his raised hand when he saw Amiya pleading with Doctor. Ill take it as giving Amiya face. At least she wont get pped in the face right after saying that. Sure. There are more enemies than us, so we cannot fight them head-on. First These words showed that Doctor had training inbat situations. Doctor could even face the enemies calmly and issuemands when the enemy outnumbered his operators three or four times. Thats right. Is there a Sniper here? Doctor looked around and did not see anyone with a crossbow or firearm. Evidently, Doctor had lost only memories, notmon sense. There is, Doctor. However, Kaltsit sent only one Sniper for some reason. Mister He Who Knows Fate,e over for a moment. Speak. What do you need me to do? Chen Heng suddenly appeared at the side. Do you see the person in the nine oclock direction, the one dressed differently from these ruffians? He should be the leader of this group. Attack him with everything you have. Can you finish him off? No problem at all. Chen Heng swung his guitar bag to the front after hearing Doctors order. After opening the bag, he assembled his Electromaic Sniper Rifle within 20 seconds. Amiya was not shocked, as she had seen the sniper rifle before. However, it was different for Shining, who was seeing it for the first time. After all, such a ridiculous gun far surpassed all the firearms in her memory. Book 4: Chapter 31: Seven-Star Sniper Book 4: Chapter 31: Seven-Star Sniper Support the rifle, aim The following scene is not appropriate for the underaged. Would the underaged friends please leave the livestream? Chen Heng even dropped a warning in the livestream before shooting. Bang! Amiya and the others were in a basement. Everyone knew any sound would be amplified in such a setting. Hence, everyone subconsciously covered their ears when Chen Heng firedincluding the enemyas the report had been too loud. Amiya, right? Is this what you said I need tomand? Doctor saw the operator called He Who Knows Fate fire aser beam of twenty centimeters in diameter, which left an endless hole in the basements walls after hitting that team leader. Furthermore, the attack did not leave the pitiful team leader with aplete corpse, vaporizing his upper body. Ah! ThisI feel He Who Knows Fates high-powered shots cannot be used continuously. Amiya tried to find a reason. Continuous use? It can. You should have said so earlier. However, it will be slightly less powerful. Who could have imagined that when Chen Heng heard Amiyas words, he would smile at the two, then switch to automatic fire mode? Bang! Bang! Bang! It sounded like firecrackers went off in the basement. Save me! Theres a demon on the other side! Run! Quickly! Who was Chen Heng? He was a ruthless person who could casually pull down a meteor. His Electromaic Sniper Rifles individual shots were less powerful on automatic fire. However, as long as he could withstand the recoil, it was no different from a machine gun. Furthermore, he did not need to reload, as it had unlimited bullets. Despite there being thirty-odd Reunion members, Chen Heng only used 20 shots or so to end their lives. This Electromaic Sniper Rifle was a sniper rifle that Reincarnator 9527 had upgraded to +13. Even with the Reunion Movements defensive gear, the sniper rifle could easily pierce through five of them if they stood in a line. Chen Heng did not feel any pity for the Reunion Movement. The moment the other side pointed their weapons at him, they were his enemies. Alright, Doctor. Do you have any other instructions? After the battle ended, he propped the nearly two-meter-long sniper rifle against his shoulder and checked with Doctor. Theres nothing else. The battle was sessful. Indeed, could it not seed? Chen Heng entered the battle in ten-odd seconds and showed no mercy. The death toll of the other side was tragic. Doctor turned his head and asked, Amiya, are all of Rhodes Inds operators of such standards? No, no, no. Doctor, dont ever have such a misunderstanding of the other Rhodes Ind operators. There should only be a few operators of simr strength as He Who Knows Fate, Amiya quickly exined, lest Doctor misunderstand thebat strength of Rhodes Inds operators. Is that so? He Who Knows Fate, right? Let me see, Level 60? To think you are already so powerful before promotion to Elite? [TL Note: In Arknights, operators can be leveled up to a maximum level depending on their stars. Five stars and six stars allow for a maximum of level 50. Upon reaching the maximum level, the operators can be promoted to Elite 1 to raise their maximum level further. Upon reaching the maximum again, they can then be promoted to Elite 2 to raise their maximum level again. Not all operators can undergo Elite promotion; this depends on their stars: three stars minimum for Elite 1 and four stars minimum for Elite 2. Here is more information on Elite promotion: /wiki/Promotion. Note that Chen Heng was set at level 60, surpassing the maximum level of a six-star operator without Elite promotion. This is likely exined by ater part of this chapter.] Huh? Chen Heng nced at Doctor when he heard the familiar address, then noticed Doctor holding a disy terminal. That thing is the PRTS? Chen Heng recalled that this device was the Primitive Rhodes Ind Terminal Service. [TL Note: The Primitive Rhodes Ind Terminal Service (PRTS) is an artificial intelligence that assists Doctor in reacquainting with Rhode Inds facilities. Here is the fandom page on PRTS: /wiki/PRTS.] Kaltsit, did you have to manipte it to such a level? Also, you even put such a thing into Rhodes Inds system? Kaltsit: I felt this was quite useful. The setting is also very novel, so I added it. Furthermore, I had to spend some points to seed. It is very practical. He Who Knows Fate, seven-star Sniper, Elite 1 requirements: Level 60. Materials: Five Sniper Dualchips. Dualchips? TenD32 Steel? Ten Bipr Nanokes? Ten Polymerization Preparation? Nine Incandescent Alloy Blocks? Nine RMA70-24? What are all these? Doctor expressed his unfamiliarity with these items. What?! He Who Knows Fate needs so many things to promote to Elite 1? This is robbery, right?! Doctor did not react because he did not know what these items were, but Amiya did. Amiya had never seen a Sniper that required so many promotion materials. This was simply robbery. Hey, hey! Kaltsit, whats up with this? What is the purpose of those materials? Do I eat them? Kaltsit: Normally, the operators need these materials to alter their weapons or upgrade themselves through other means. However, I have no use for those materials. Putting the others aside, just the D32 Steel is too much. I have yed the game before. Kaltsit: What else do you want me to do? Right now, you are already very powerful as a Sniper without using any materials from Rhodes Ind. If we let Doctor collect sufficient materials for you, are we going to let you take down Talh in one shot? Actually, that is already possible. Also, what is up with seven stars? Kaltsit: While you dont mind, I do. As for the seven stars, I just changed it for you. Do you think a six-star operator has that level of power? You have not even gone through Elite promotion, so I intentionally set materials that are hard to obtain and extremely expensive. Dont let this slip. Efreet: Putting other things aside, that gun is pretty powerful. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Little friend, these scenes are not family-friendly content. Did you not see that Umaru-chan had already left? Efreet: Little friend, my foot! IItsuka Kotoriam a Spirit. What have I not seen before? He Who Knows Fate, tell me this promotion material list is fake. You dont really need so much, right? Im sorry. Its true, Chen Heng lied, feeling incredibly guilty as he looked at the little donkey holding his cor. Alright. Amiya, the main mission now is to escort Doctor back to Rhodes Ind. Lets not waste time. Fortunately, Dobermann resolved Chen Hengs predicament at the crucial moment. Out of concern for Doctor, Amiya stopped bothering Chen Heng. Doctor rested in the basement for a while before preparing to leave the city. After all, he just had surgery, and rest was necessary. Chen Heng even provided a Wood Divine Pill for Doctor. After that, Shining gave him a strange look, as though saying, Didnt you say others cant know about it? Chen Heng felt a little embarrassed after seeing that gaze. With the two six-star Medics Originium Arts treatment and Chen Hengs medicinal pill, Doctor was practically no different from an ordinary person after resting for a while. As a side mention, Chen Heng leftst. Before leaving, he collected the Sarcophagus and most of the equipment in the basement. Book 4: Chapter 32: I Choose You—He Who Knows Fate Book 4: Chapter 32: I Choose YouHe Who Knows Fate Kaltsit: Did you have to do that? I did that for you. Cant you tell when someone is being kind? These things should be expensive, right? Chen Heng did not care about the equipment. To him, it was all trash. Kaltsit: Thank you. Kaltsit had thought Chen Heng wanted the equipment for himself. Unexpectedly When Rhodes Inds group came out of the facility, they found the world starkly different. There were explosions, rioting, fire, alley fights, and many other events that would take ce in an age of chaos. Chen Heng nearly thought he and Rhodes Inds group had transmigrated to another world. Right now, scenes like what Chen Heng and the others were seeing dominated the entire Chernobog. Rioters wearing the Reunion Movement uniform were everywhere, sowing chaos. Shrill screams came from the citizens. Besides the Defender operator standing in front, Dobermann was the first person out. When she saw this scene, she immediately ordered the remaining people to stay here while they waited quietly for the Rhodes Ind members who had left to keep watch and collect information to return. On the road, the Reunion Movement and the Ursus military police shed. However, the well-equipped Ursus military police were at a disadvantage, as there were simply too many Reunion members. In time, the battle approached its conclusion. The Ursus military police were practically wiped out, while the Reunion Movement suffered many casualties and injuries. Although long-rangemunication had been blocked for some reason, short-rangemunication still worked. Soon, all the operators keeping watch and collecting information returned. What should we do now? Should we just hide, then let He Who Knows Fate send us out of Chernobog one by one, or should we sneak out as a group? By the way, a catastrophe will happen soon. Kaltsit sent me this information before I entered the facility. Dobermann sought Amiyas opinion. Amiya heard Dobermanns question but did not answer. Instead, she looked at a mother protecting a child being dragged out of an alley by Reunion members. Although the mother faced impending doom, she still pleaded with the Reunion members to let her son go with all her might. We should immediately attack the Reunion Movement. Amiya I know there are risks this way. While we appear to have two options, there is just one in reality: for everyone to leave while doing our best to avoid detection by the enemy. If He Who Knows Fate sends us out one by one, the people remaining behind might suffer losses or major damage without He Who Knows Fates sniping support. Furthermore, Mister He Who Knows Fate cannot continuously use his spatial jumps, right? While saying this, Amiya turned a pleading gaze to Chen Heng. This Chen Heng understood. Amiya was simply making an excuse. Actually, Chen Heng could bring everyone away from Chernobog in one go if he wanted. However, he could not ignore Amiyas pleading gaze. Furthermore, it would be a lie to say he had no interest in Talh, FrostNova, and the others. In any case, he felt confident in escorting this group of people away safely. Huh, yeah. Yes, thats right. It is as Amiya said. Efreet: So fake. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Indeed. Umaru-chan: Even I can tell. Alright. We will do as Amiya says. I trust you, Amiya. Operators, listen up. The Reunion Movement has not noticed our presence yet. Remember, finish them off swiftly and decisively. Doctor, muster the teams. Now is the time to prove yourselves. The situation does not permit us to hold back. Thats impossiblethis is not scientific. Why does he need so many materials? Doctor continued looking at He Who Knows Fates information in his hand, showing no intention of listening to Dobermann. While Doctor was resting in the basement, Amiya had given him a basic exnation of the PRST. Then Doctor had entered such a state. Amiya, its up to you now. I understand. If we can avoid them, we will remain silent. If we need to fight, we will fight to the end. Rhodes Inds creedhas never changed. So I choose youHe Who Knows Fate. Me? Chen Heng pointed to himself as he looked at Amiya in confusion. Initially, Amiyas earlier words had stimted Chen Heng somewhat. After all, this speech sounded quite awesome. However, she called him out, breaking him from the spell. Thats right. Who else? Since we have such a good Sniper, why wouldnt I use you? Then heres a question. Since Im the only one taking action, what is the point of that awesome speech earlier? Of course, to boost morale. To boost whose morale? Just mine? Yes. Yes, your head! Never mind. It looks like I have to take over at the crucial moment. By the way, He Who Knows Fate. If you can, please be quieter. It would be best if they didnt notice us. Just as Chen Heng brought his sniper rifle to the front, Amiya made another request. You are so troublesome. You want to deal with them all but not let them notice our existence. However, that is not difficult. Just wait and see my performance. Chen Heng picked up his Electromaic Sniper Rifle, stepped forward, and vanished. Then he appeared on the roof of a tall building on the left. As the Reunion Movement had already eliminated the Ursus military police in this area, many members had already left. However, quite a few remained to harass the ordinary citizens. If wiping the Reunion Movement out was not practical, Chen Hengs group would be blocked here for a long time. Prop up the gun, aim, fire This time, Chen Heng only used the Electromaic Sniper Rifles innate firepower, not providing any boosts. Furthermore, this gun came with a silencer. Hence, this sniping operation did not cause much of amotion. Bang! The head of that Reunion member about to smash his weapon on the childs mother exploded. Yes, exploded; his head vanished. Even without Chen Heng boosting the Electromaic Sniper Rifle, it was very powerful. At the very least, these ordinary Reunion members, even the heavily equipped ones, could not block it. Book 4: Chapter 33: Crownslayer Book 4: Chapter 33: Crownyer Enemy attack! The enemy has not been wiped out. Furthermore, theres a sniper. The weapon should be a firearm. Watch out for The head of the member serving as the team leader exploded before he could finish. Bang! Bang! Bang! Everyone, beware! That sniper is on a roof to the southeast! After Chen Heng killed ten-odd people, the group below finally figured out his direction. Chen Heng discovered that these Reunion members were mostly ordinary, untrained people. They were simply thugs in Reunion Movement uniforms. Therefore, it was not hard to understand why they figured out Chen Hengs location only now. Oh no! He vanished. He might be someone with movement-type Originium Arts. Be careful of sneak attacks! Chen Heng was no fool. There were Snipers among the Reunion members. Although he thought little of the uracy of these Snipers, he could change his location by spatial jumping, so why remain here and be a target? After changing locations, the first thing Chen Heng did was snipe the person he suspected was a team leader. Shoot the rider before shooting the horse; capture the leader first, then get the rest of the bandits. He understood this principle. Bang! Bang! ------ What a terrifying operator! He has extremely lethal force with great mobility, simply a nightmare on the battlefield. No wonder Kaltsit said he could rival a catastrophe. Although that is a little exaggerated, He Who Knows Fate is indeed powerful. Yes, yes. How can a seven-star operator not be powerful? However, he would require too much resources. Does Rhodes Ind have that much resources? Doctor had already lost Sanity and had yet to replenish it with Originium. [TL Note: Sanity is the stamina or energy mechanic in Arknights that allows the yer to run operations. It regenerates with time, Originate Prime (a kind of Originium), or some other consumables. Here is more information about Sanity: /wiki/Sanity.] WaitYogSanity Doctor, can you stop focusing on He Who Knows Fate? You have to direct the battle. It is impossible for me to battle now. This is the first time, and I already have such a powerful operator for free. No. I have to think about how to raise his Trust points. That can also make him more powerful, I think. Doctor! ------ On the other side, Chen Heng had already quietly killed half of the Reunion members, so the rest panicked. In the end, these were a motley crew, and he had already sniped the team leaders. Right now, they were leaderless, and the herd mentality already favored a stampede. However, how could Chen Heng let them escape to leak information about him? After all, information was king on the battlefield. Chen Heng sped up his sniping, reducing the already low number of Reunion members. This was the final straw that broke the camels back. Some Reunion members had already started fleeing the vicinity. However, Chen Heng could snipe them the moment they showed themselves. Furthermore, the ones hiding were not safe, either. Their cover could not block the prative force of the sniper rifle. Moreover, Chen Heng could spatial jump to other locations, rendering their cover useless. After all, there was nopletely concealed location on a battlefield. When only 20 or so Reunion members remained, they could no longer endure. They seemed toe to a collective decision and scattered in all directions, fleeing. This is slightly interesting now. Unfortunately, the Reunion members did not consider Chen Hengs rate of fire. Fleeing required time, and these Reunion members were not as fit as Rhodes Ind operators. Trying to run out of this region would take significant time. These Reunion members ran in two general directions. After killing all the Reunion members in one direction, Chen Heng looked at the other members some distance away. He propped the sniper rifle against his shoulder and vanished. I-I finally escaped. Quickly inform the higher-ups Inform who? Just when the Reunion members slumped to the ground, thinking they had escaped, an unfamiliar voice suddenly interrupted. Of course, its Wait, thats not right. Who are you? You are that Sniper? The one who arrived was Chen Heng. Everyone, dont be afraid. He is a Sniper, so he should be weak in closebat. There are ten of us here. Dont tell me you are afraid of him. Everyone, attack together. One of the Reunion members calmed down after a brief panic. He was likely a team leader, too, but he was very smart. He did not reveal his status during the earlier sniping, resulting in his survival. After saying that, this team leader raised his weapon and charged Chen Heng with the other Reunion members. Thus, ten Reunion members sent themselves to death. Chen Heng did not even draw a sword in the entire process. He simply extended a half-meter-long bay of light from the sniper rifles muzzle and killed all the Reunion members. This gun had many functions. While this was not very powerful, it was more than sufficient for rabble. This was why Chen Heng wanted to be a Sniper. The enemy would think a Snipercked closebat abilities, and finishing off the misguided fools with a sword would feel great. After eliminating all the Reunion members, Chen Heng returned to the initial building and looked around, checking if he had missed anyone. However, he only saw ordinary citizens cowering behind cover. They were afraid Chen Heng woulde for them after he eliminated the Reunion members. Even if there were remaining Reunion members, Chen Heng could not tell, as they looked the same as the citizens after removing their uniforms. At most, they might have Oripathy. However, he could not simply kill everyone with Oripathy, right? Rhodes Ind could be considered an organization of Infected. Before Chen Heng spatial jumped to Amiya, he nced in a certain direction. There was still a Reunion member there. Furthermore, she was one of the leaders. However, this person seemed to have a connection to Kaltsit. Can I kill her, Kaltsit? Kaltsit: No. Umaru-chan: I recall her name is Lyudm, right? Efreet: She is the daughter of Kaltsits colleague or something like that. Kaltsit, do you think Crownyer will appear in Arknights tomorrow? A six-star special? Kaltsit: Dont ask me. I dont know. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: But you are Kaltsit! Opps, I forgot to schedule chapters. Here are all the missing chapters. Book 4: Chapter 34: Conquering Chen Heng? Book 4: Chapter 34: Conquering Chen Heng? Do your best. Perhaps it will happen. Furthermore, theres the six-star Caster FrostNova. Since W joined Rhodes Ind, it should be possible for other Reunion members, right? Besides, didnt FrostNova say in Chapter 6 that she would join Rhodes Ind if she did not die? FrostNovas worldview does not match the Reunion Movements. However, it is strangely verypatible with Rhodes Inds ideals. [TL Note: Here is Ws profile: /wiki/W/Story.] Kaltsit: Dont ask me. I really know nothing. Do it if you can. You said it. Kaltsit: Pretend I said nothing. Just follow the storyline. At most, Ill pull FrostNova in during Chapter 6. Honestly speaking, I dont want to alter the storyline. Sometimes, knowing the future makes it easier to make ns. There are many benefits to knowing the future and having the initiative. Right. FrostNova, my waifu. I like her a lot. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: You fall in love with someone else so quickly? What a joke! These are just two-dimensional characters; can this be considered falling in love with someone else? Not to mention one waifu, even if I change waifu every day, can you do anything about it? Queen of Ice and Snow: The crux is that the people before you are real. What does that have to do with me? The one I like is the waifu in the game, not them. The ones in real life that deserve a beating should still be beaten up. I can distinguish between them. Solomon: A typical scumbag response. Lord of the White Night: Right. Furthermore, he has reached a certain level of depravity. Sure enough, he is indeed one of us. Solomon: On Crownyers side, Crownyer could see Chen Heng clearly through binocrs. When Chen Heng looked towards her, her gaze met his through the binocrs. This startled her, causing her heart to skip a beat. However, Chen Heng quickly vanished after that. That fellow couldnt have seen me from such a distance, right? However, a Sniper? As long as I can obstruct his vision Due to her angle, Crownyer had not seen Chen Heng waving a 250-centimeter sniper rifle (two meters of the sniper rifle and 50 centimeters of the bay of light). Otherwise, she would not have thought this. Amiya, Ive returned. I have already dealt with the Reunion members in this area. However, I cant be sure I got them all. Without their white uniform, they look no different from the ordinary citizens. Furthermore, that was just a small portion of them. Most of the Reunion members left before we arrived. Alright, got it. The Reunion Movement has too many members this time. I wonder where they got so many people from. For these Reunion membersI have encountered leaders simr to the people in charge of the Reunion Movement. To them, the soldiers are mere pawns, easily cast away after use. They recruit members like raising free-range livestockleaving them be and feeding them with hatred and fear. Then they only need to nudge them in a direction when needed. Dobermann used to be a Bolvar soldier and had experienced a lot. She truly had seen factions simr to the Reunion Movement before. They just need to wear the uniform with their symbol? Any Infected could be a Reunion member? Amiya seemed to understand something, taking over the conversation. Right. That way, the Reunion Movement will have endless members. After all, many Infected in the world suffer from oppression. No matter what kind of deliverance the Reunion Movement offered at this moment Dobermann did not continue, but everyone understood what she meant. The Infected made up most of the Rhodes Ind members. When they heard these words, they could not help feeling aggrieved. The entire group was silent for a while. Alright, its not time to discuss this. The most important thing now is to escort Doctor safely back to Rhodes Ind. Nearl broke the silence at this moment. Thats true. Its time to go. He Who Knows Fate, Ill leave Doctor to you. Dont worry. Thats not a problem. Bringing one more person, in addition to Nightingale, is within the range of my capabilities. It is just two people. Even if you add more than ten people, I can still handle it. Thus, the group started their happy journey back. Nightingale normally remained silent, not saying anything as Chen Heng held her sleeve. She gave him the feeling of a quiet, younger girl next door. In contrast, the initially silent Doctor seemed to have transformed into another person, bing a chatterbox, asking Chen Heng questions like: What do you like? When is your birthday? What kind of present would you like? What do you like to eat? What is your horoscope? What are your hobbies? Hey! Why are you asking these questions? Are you trying to conquer me? Doctor, what are you trying to do? I was thinking, since I dont have materials for your Elite promotion, I would raise your Trust value. Wouldnt that increase yourbat prowess too? Kaltsit, keep your Doctor in check. Im a man! Kaltsit: Doctor is female. Theres no problem. Huh? Chen Heng nced at Doctor, who was pulling on his sleeve. He had not expected her to be female. Although Doctor had a rtively petite figure, Chen Heng initially thought she was a short man. Now that he looked at her, Doctor was not just short, but her frame seemed small too. She did indeed look like a woman. Whats wrong, Doctor? Are my sniping skills not strong enough? But He Who Knows Fate, you are a seven-star operator. If you cannot pull down the sun and moon or pluck the stars, how can you be a seven-star operator? Doctor, you know what? You have touched the truth. Solomon: Speaking of pulling down the sun and moon or plucking the stars, ording to Chen Heng, he can pull the moon down. That would barely fulfill this description of a seven-star operator. Umaru-chan: Ah! Thisthe moon I Have a Strong Presence: That is impossible in this life for me. Faillen Angel Gabriel: I feel that Sage Megumi can probably be a five-star Specialist operator. I suddenly noticed she is very simr to Arknightss Manticore. [TL Note: Here is Manticores profile: /wiki/Manticore/Overview.] I Have a Strong Presence: I cant feel happy about that at all. Also, dont call me Sage Megumi. It is very embarrassing. Suddenly, Rhodes Inds group ahead of Chen Heng stopped, having run into a group of Reunion members. These Reunion members coincidentally blocked the route. If Rhodes Inds group wanted to go around, it would have to travel very far. Chen Heng quickly caught up. Whats wrong? These people are blocking a critical part of our shortest route. More importantly, we do not have much time left. The catastrophe will arrive soon. Dobermann nced at the sky. The sky had turned gloomy, looking like it would fall. Chen Heng suddenly recalled a line from a poem: The city might crumble under the mass of dark clouds; dark clouds bearing down on the city threaten to overwhelm it. Although the line was about something else, it did describe the current atmosphere quite well. Book 4: Chapter 35: Feeling Like I Know You Book 4: Chapter 35: Feeling Like I Know You Amiya, you have to decide now. Should we force our way through or go around? In the end, Dobermann handed the decision to Amiya. Docnever mind. Amiya wanted Doctors opinion, but she saw Doctor hanging around Chen Heng, constantly eyeing him, and not paying attention to the discussion. However, Chen Heng looked at Doctor with disdain on his face. We break through them. We do not have much time left. Amiya nced at the sky. Although she did not believe in the Catastrophe Messengers, the signs of an imminent catastrophe were there for anyone to see. [TL Note: Catastrophe Messengers study and analyze catastrophes to forecast them and mitigate damage. Here is more information about the Catastrophe Messengers: /wiki/Catastrophe_Messenger.] The Reunion Movement is ruthless not just to others but also to themselves. They want to use the catastrophe to destroy the city. Nearl finally figured out that the Reunion Movement knew about todays catastrophe. I just dont know why Chernobog didnt make preparations for something as important as a catastrophe. Even if they have no Catastrophe Messengers, doesnt Ursus have one? Now, Reunion is in full control of Chernobog. Are Chernobogs leaders good-for-nothings? Alright, the most important problem now is this wave of enemies before us. Everyone, get ready. There are not many enemies in this wave, so we will attack together and end this battle as soon as possible. Just as the group was about to charge forward and deal with the enemies, a fog appeared. Many Reunion members suddenly emerged from the surrounding rubble. There was a woman spewing fog from her mouthCrownyer. Two crossbow bolts shot out of nowhere, aimed at the Medics, but the Defenders blocked them. Everyone, be careful! This is a trap! Defenders, remain in defensive stances and prepare to advance. Ace, Nearl, get ready! Regarding reacting inbat situations, Dobermann was the fastest. Crownyers figure appeared indistinct in the fog. Rhodes Ind, I finally caught up. This time, I will crush you to dust. Your Sniper is useless in this fog, right?! Chen Heng suspected Crownyers strong enmity towards Rhodes Ind was because of Kaltsit. Just as Crownyer was about to make a move, a voice stopped her. Wait! Wait! Crownyer, this is already my area of jurisdiction. You should hand them to me, right? This voice came from a certain mischievous child whose real name was unknownMephisto. Mephisto, you cannot deal with them alone. They have a very powerful Sniper with them. Sniper? No Sniper can match Faust. Are you referring to the person holding the two-meter-long firearm? Then all the more reason to leave him to me. You should leave them to me. They are my prey. With Crownyer and Mephisto arguing over who would deal with Chen Hengs group, Chen Heng felt they were looking down on him. Rather, the enemy saw him as someone they could squish at any moment. No matter which it was, Chen Heng hated this feeling. It made him recall the situation before he died in his future. Although that was just a scene from the future, the Precognitions first-person perspective had made him feel like he was there. In the future, Chen Heng had been attacked while being delivered to the house of the person behind his ordeal. Back then, the attacker did not directly kill him, just cornered him. From Chen Hengs angle, he had seen two other peoplea man and a woman. He remembered their appearances. They even had to audacity to ask him who he preferred to die to, and even argued over itthat scene was very simr to the current one. Chen Heng hated this feeling a lot. For some reason, despite it being from his Precognition, he had felt like he was there. Crownyer and Mephistos exchange was reminiscent of the one between those two, making the initially rxed Chen Heng turn extremely sullen. Furthermore, a vicious urge bubbled up in his heart out of nowhere. This murderous air even startled Amiya, who was gifted with the ability to tap into the emotions of others. Be it a rage arising from incapability or taking his anger out on someone else, Chen Heng just wanted to vent. Chen Heng took a stance, aimed, and shot, all within one second. Bang! Huh? Wheres my hand Mephisto, who was nning to take down Rhodes Inds group, suddenly felt his arm get shot. He quickly checked and saw his left arm cut off at the shoulder. However, it was not merely cut; his entire arm had vanished. Miraculously, he did not feel any pain. Perhaps the pain wouldeter, but it would definitelye. Argh! Argh! Argh! It hurts! Ouch! I say, are you underestimating me? This time, I aimed for your arm. The next shot will be your head. Faust, kill him! Right after Mephisto spoke, a crossbow bolt shot at Chen Hengs head with great force. Furthermore, this bolt shone with intense purple light. Even a Defender would find this crossbow bolt hard to block. Unfortunately, they ran into Chen Heng. Chen Heng gently raised his index finger and blocked the powerful crossbow bolt with his fingertip. How-how can this be?! How can someone use a finger to block Fausts full-powered shot? Hey, Kaltsit, can I kill this fellow? His tone made me think of something very unpleasant. At worst, Ill just directly eliminate Talh for you or go to the Kazdel pce and kidnap that regent for you. What do you think? [TL Note: The regent likely refers to Theresis, one of the main antagonists of the Main Theme, Arknightss campaign mode. Here is more information about Theresis: /wiki/Theresis.] [TL Note: Kazdel is the nation on Terra, the homnd of the Sarkaz. Here is more information on Kazdel: /wiki/Kazdel.] Kaltsit: Just kill him, then. Mephisto is, at best, a side character. His loss should not significantly impact the future. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Ah! Little Brother Chen Heng is angry. Queen of Ice and Snow: Right, right. He does look very angry. Based on my many years of experiencealright, I dont know. However, it should be from something before his death, or the matter of his ns luck, or his parents Lord of the White Night: Looking at Chen Hengs experience, I feel that its what he saw in his Precognition. Thats the only somber scene in that novel. Umaru-chan: Isnt that in the future? It hasnt happened yet. Solomon: Did you forget about Chen Hengs Precognition? Furthermore, it is a Precognition that gives him a first-persons perspective, so Mephisto, right? This time, Im aiming for your head. Do your best to dodge, alright? I wont hold back this time. This time, Chen Heng took a half-kneeling stance on a copsed wall. He decided to try the Electromaic Sniper Rifles maximum output. He wanted to see what kind of damage it could cause. Book 4: Chapter 36: The Electromagnetic Sniper Rifle’s Limits Book 4: Chapter 36: The Electromaic Sniper Rifles Limits Damn it! Defenders and my flock, shield me! Casters and Snipers, attack! Leave the defense to us. Ace and Nearl stood in front of Chen Heng, holding their shields upraised. Alright, Ill leave it to you. Chen Heng nodded in gratitude. However, even without them, his attraction barrier would prevent any attack fromnding on him. Chargingchargingchargingchargingcharging Visible electric light coalesced on Chen Hengs Electromaic Sniper Rifle while Ace and Nearl blocked the surrounding attacks. The attacks of the others were fine, but Fausts attacks ced tremendous pressure on the two. Fortunately, Shinings Creed Field and Nightingales Sanctuary allowed them to withstand the attacks. [TL Note: Creed Field increases the defense of all allies within range as well as the users attack. Sanctuary expands the users range and increases the users attack and the Resistance and Arts dodge of all allies within range.] The other Rhodes Ind members took advantage of Ace and Nearl blocking all the attacks to run for cover. Twenty seconds. Chen Heng charged his attack for 20 seconds. He had not even used this much time when pulling down a meteor. For the meteor, he merely worked on changing its trajectory. During these 20 seconds, nearly all the Reunion Defenders and Mephistos subordinates moved to shield him. This made him feel very secure, but he was still somewhat unsettled. Actually, it was not just Mephisto. Even Nearl and Ace, who were protecting Chen Heng, felt startled at the intense energy fluctuations from the Electromaic Sniper Rifle as it charged up. Boom! The loud report made everyone flinch, covering their ears, especially Ace and Nearl, who were beside Chen Heng. The report of the gunshot reverberated throughout Chernobog. As the bullet emerged from the muzzle, a 50-centimeter-diameter beam of light shot out from the sniper rifle. As for the Defenders and Mephistos subordinates, anything standing before him was like paper, not even worth a strike. They did not dy the shot for even an instant, and the power of the Electromaic Sniper Rifles shot did not weaken at all. This time, Mephisto seemed like he saw the light. Then, he vanished from this world like light, not leaving any traces behind. Faust went with Mephisto. Although he knew he could not help or change anything, he still shielded Mephisto. Honestly speaking, Chen Heng envied Mephisto for having such a good friend like Faust. Speaking of which, this was strange. A psychologically twisted person like Mephisto still managed to have a stalwart friend like Faust. Chen Heng performed a double kill. Actually, he had not wanted to kill Faust. After all, Faust had a sound mind. After prating the many Defenders and killing Mephisto, the Electromaic Sniper Rifles shot did not stop but continued forward like aser beam. This was the Electromaic Sniper Rifle at its maximum output. How could it be stopped so easily? Of course, this was not Chen Hengs limit, merely the Electromaic Sniper Rifles. After firing, the Electromaic Sniper Rifle could no longer bear the stress despite being capable of automatic fire. The barrel was already blistering and giving off white smoke. After killing Mephisto, the shot pierced several buildings before flying far away. Even Chen Heng did not know where the bullet would go. Mo-monsters! Thats too-too terrifying! How ridiculous Chen Heng ignored the chaotic Reunion members. Instead, he looked in Crownyers direction. I say, Crownyer, do you want to try too? If not for Crownyer being the daughter of Kaltsits colleague, Chen Heng would have already shot her the first time he saw her. This was the benefit of connections, even though the rtionship was not harmonious in this case. Quickly, leave! Those under Mephisto should leave too! While Mephisto did not see his subordinates as people, Crownyer was a good boss. When she retreated, she did not forget to bring her subordinates. Of course, even if Crownyer had not said that, Mephistos and her subordinates would not have wanted to remain. After seeing the buildings copse after the shot went through them, not a single person wanted to expose themself to Chen Hengs sights. Hey, hey, hey! Why are you all looking at me? You are making me feel somewhat embarrassed. When Chen Heng joined the Rhodes Ind members under cover, everyone looked at him with a strange gaze. This is preposterous! The power of your shot is just preposterous! Itpletely surpasses everything we know about Snipers, the shocked Amiya eximed, sunk in immense shock. No wonder Kaltsit told me you can rival a catastrophe. Although it still seems a little ridiculous, the strength you showed could ssify you as a human-shaped catastrophe. Dobermann agreed with Amiyas shock. I say, its one thing for Amiya and Dobermann to be shocked. Doctor, why are you looking at me with such a strange gaze too? Although you are wearing a hood, I can tell. Didnt you say a seven-star operator should be able to pull down the sun and moon or pluck stars? Chen Heng nced at Doctor. No, no, no. Im not shocked at your strength. I was just thinking of gathering materials for you and giving you an Elite promotion. Perhaps Doctors train of thought turned slightly strange because of her amnesia. Huh? He can still be strengthened? The shocked Amiya had not recovered her senses yet. Of course. As long as I strengthen my sniper rifle, my sniping strength will increase correspondingly. Very good. Amiya, theres a person called Kaltsit, right? Yes. When we return, ask her if we can empty our coffers and push He Who Knows Fate to Elite 2. Kaltsit, what do you think? Kaltsit: What do I think? Based on what I saw on the livestream, this suggestion will never fly. Never. By the way, Kaltsit, you said the equipment you buy from the store is very practical, right? If I really gather these materials, can I go through Elite promotion too? Kaltsit: Logically, you can. Others would use these materials to strengthen their weapons or equipment. If it is you, you should be able to use these materials together with some points in the associations store to strengthen your weapon. Book 4: Chapter 37: Bankrupting the Coffers to Advance Chen Heng to Elite 1 Book 4: Chapter 37: Bankrupting the Coffers to Advance Chen Heng to Elite 1 Got it. Doctor, if you can advance me to Elite 1, I can awaken other abilities. Really? Really. What ability? Gravity. Very good. Say no more. I will empty the coffers when we get back to advance you to Elite 1. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Kaltsit, did you see that? Chen Heng is robbing you right under your nose. Kaltsit: Queen of Ice and Snow: Chen Heng is nning to empty out your Rhodes Ind. What a thorough move. Kaltsit: Kaltsit: When they return, Ill tell Doctor that He Who Knows Fate is a temporary promotional seven-star Sniper. Since you put it that way, I can only target the other factions. I feel that if I calmly reasoned with them, they would be willing to donate some materials to me. Solomon: Isnt that just doing the same thing as those transmigrators? No, no, no. Ill trade with them using medicinal pills, just those secret medicines. I dont believe they wouldnt be tempted. Extending lifespan, treating illness, saving lives, etc. These pills would be very tempting to people of high status, right? I Have a Strong Presence: What if those people start having wicked ideas? Isnt that even better? I Have a Strong Presence: Huh? Magus of Flowers: I think He Who Knows Fate wants them to have wicked ideas. I offered to trade items of equal value, but you refused and even nned to rob me. So, I dont need to be polite anymore. That way, Chen Heng can righteously attack these factions. I Have a Strong Presence: I Have a Strong Presence: You schemers who use psychological warfare have tainted hearts. Sage Megumi, you stole my line. I Have a Strong Presence: Are you the only one permitted to steal lines? Can I not steal yours? I sessfully made a counterattack once. Kaltsit: You can try fishing, but dont go overboard. Dont worry. I will give you some face. What do you think of setting the first target as Lungmen? Or maybe the Reunion Movement? Umaru-chan: You can probably forget the Reunion Movement. I think they dont have much. You can go to the Sarkazs regent. Efreet: Lungmen works too. Lungmen does not have much else besides money. After all, it is a city ofmerce. Theres also the mysterious Yan, which backs it. I believe Yan would be interested in your secret medicine. Alright, alright. Lets stop discussing Elite promotion. Right now, we need to leave Chernobog urgently. We ended up dyed earlier. The catastrophe is getting closer. Dobermann nced at the sky and noticed the suppressive dark clouds were lower than ever. Indeed, the sky is getting darker. Furthermore, the forms of the catastrophe clouds are even clearer than the earlier vague, dark, suppressive atmosphere. Having wandered the world, Shining had seen several catastrophes arrive before. When such a scene appeared in the sky, one absolutely had to go far away as soon as possible. Chen Heng red in the direction everyone looked at. Then he could not help saying, Which fellow Daoist is undergoing his tribtion there? This did look like a cultivators tribtion. He had seen someone undergoing a tribtion before. A tribtion? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: This line, Which fellow Daoist is undergoing his tribtion there? had me rolling on the floor,ughing. Queen of Ice and Snow: This is a little like a y. Faillen Angel Gabriel: Speaking of which, He Who Knows Fate has seen a tribtion before, right? He is from a cultivation n, after all. I have. Alright. Enough nonsense. The most important thing now is to leave Chernobog. However, it is going to be difficult. There should be Reunion members on every street in the lower district. No, its more likely every street is filled with Reunion members. There are simply too many of them. Dobermann felt slightly worried, as she did not have many operators. Chernobog was divided into upper, middle, and lower districts. The core area where Chen Heng was belonged to the upper district. Ordinary citizens typically upied the middle district. As for the lower district Let me scout the ce. Ill use my spatial jumps to find the locations with the fewest people. If I can, Ill eliminate all the Reunion members on the streets we can use. Ill have to trouble you then, He Who Knows Fate. ------ Initially, everything went smoothly. However, the Rhodes Ind group ran into obstructions at the periphery of the middle district bordering the lower district. There were simply too many Reunion members blocking its route. What should we do? Amiya? Chen Heng returned to Amiya while bringing Doctor and Nightingale. These people are in our way, and the catastrophe will happen soon. We dont have much time, so we can only force our way through. Amiyas suggestion was currently the only viable solution. Amiya, quickly look for cover with some people. The catastrophethe first wave of the catastrophe is here. Dobermann looked up and discovered several small ck dots falling from the sky. Quickly search for cover! Amiya promptly ordered, despite her shock at the early arrival of the catastrophe. Rhodes Ind! Its Rhodes Inds people! I found them! Damn it! The Reunion Movement found us. Truly a night full of rain. The Reunion Movement discovered them just as the catastrophe was arriving. Dont worry. Amiya, search for cover first. Leave these Reunion members to me. The catastrophe is an area of effect. Its not like the Reunion members are heavens children. The catastrophe will affect them too. Furthermore, these fools arent taking cover. Ill leave them to you then, He Who Knows Fate. Rhodes Inds group quickly searched for ces to hide. Chen Heng took cover and sniped at the Reunion members rushing over. After nearly 20 years of bachelorhood, Chen Heng had cultivated a fast hand speed. None of the Reunion members could reach Rhodes Inds group. Furthermore, the Reunion members had to deal with his sniping while suffering from the bombardment of the meteors. After some time, the meteors falling became smaller, which meant the first wave of the catastrophe had passed. However, without the threat of the catastrophe, the surviving Reunion members came out. Now, the Defenders stood in front, advancing towards the group. While the catastrophe no longer posed a threat, the Reunion members did. After the catastrophes first wave passed, Reunion members emerged from the rubblethe various corners of the zas, the shops, and copsed buildings. Now, they seemed to have surrounded Rhodes Inds group. However, the Reunion members did not immediately attack, apparently waiting for something. Soon, Rhodes Inds group found out what they were waiting for. The Reunion members parted neatly to form a pathway wide enough for a few people to walk side by side. Then a few figures walked in. Those are the Reunion Movements tyrant leader, Talh; Crownyer, who escaped earlier; and the leader of Yeti Squadron, FrostNova. Book 4: Chapter 38: Talulah, a Weakling? Book 4: Chapter 38: Talh, a Weakling? As the Reunion Movement was also an organizationposed of the Infected, Rhodes Ind paid attention to it. Furthermore, Kaltsit knew of future events, so Amiya shared this basic intel. This tyrant is giving off a fiery smell, like a me that can burn vast patches ofnd. As the Radiant Knight, Nearl sensed Talh was powerful. You are the one who killed Mephisto and Faust, right? After Talh arrived, she did not stop. Instead, she continued walking forward alone for a certain distance. The first person she looked at was not Rhodes Inds leader, Amiya, or the leader of the team, Doctor. Instead, she looked at Chen Heng, the Sniper who had killed two of her leaders with one shot. I do not deny that. However, I would like to say, for the record, I only wanted to kill Mephisto. That brat was too annoying. Chen Heng could sense Talhs strength, but it was only enough to make him look at her properly, far from sufficient to make him take her seriously. Before joining the Dimension Administrators Association, Chen Heng might have taken Talh seriously. However, his strength had increased by another level after the ability second awakening. Furthermore, he now had the Will Energy the Chen n ancestor gave during the visualization training. At the same time, he had to count the Will Energy obtained when he gained the Lvl 5 Electromaic Control. Abilities were harder to improve the further one went. However, every improvement would be a metamorphosis. Right now, Chen Heng could fight five of the past him with one hand. It is not your ce toment on my subordinates. Since you killed my Reunion Movement leaders, you should be prepared to pay for it. Big Sister Talh, indeed, full of ruthless words. Oh, Im so scared. Alright, He Who Knows Fate, stop taunting her. Talh is powerful. Perhaps your charged shot might work on her, but can you still do that now? While Chen Heng mocked Talh, Nearl came up to stop him and even shielded him. Ace came with her. Honestly speaking, I can fire that earlier shot again. After all, the cooldown is already over. However, I feel she wont give me that chance. Chen Heng looked at Talh, who was holding a sword, as he replied to Nearl. You actually dare to continue taunting me? Then see if you can handle my attack! Heat gathered above Talhs upraised left hand, distorting the scene around her. That was just an optical illusion resulting from the temperature difference, not some horrific spatial warping. Everyone, be careful of that Amiya could clearly sense the might of that clump of heat above Talhs hand. Shut up! After Talh finished charging her attack, she swung her left hand down. The extreme heat rushed towards the shield wall that Ace and Nearl put up together. Bang! Working together, the two Defenders sessfully blocked this attack. However, the surface of their shields deformed. This Talh is simply a monster. Oh? To think you could block my attack? Pretty good. While Talh praised the two, she remained expressionless, as this attack had just been a probe. If Rhodes Ind could not even block it, Mephisto and Faust would have died needless deaths. Nearl, can you hold on? I still can. What about you, Ace? I can too. You still want to resist? Resisting will bring you hope, but resisting will not change your fate. Talh attacked casually as she spoke. This time, Shining and Nightingale provided support from behind, reducing the pressure on Ace and Nearl. You made the wrong choice, Rhodes Ind. You should be on the Infecteds side. Now, pay with your lives for therades you just killed. Chen Heng felt like vomiting upon hearing these words. Your Reunion Movement is the one who attacked us. Are we not allowed to retaliate? What kind of warped logic is that? Hand to heart, do you really care about your subordinates? Chen Heng nced at Talhs chest. Uhperhaps she cant touch her heart. They are too big, after all. This time, it was not just a clump of heat. The entire za turned increasingly hotter. The arid air made breathing somewhat difficult. This time, invisible mes rushed towards the Defenders in front. Although they managed to withstand this attack with Creed Field and Sanctuary, it put Ace and Nearl in a pretty terrible state. Amiya, retreat! Let me block her. Remember to protect Nightingale and Shining. Nearl knew Shining was strong, but she felt uncertain whether Shining could defeat the monster that was Talh. She did not want Shining to take risks. No. I will not abandon anyone. Just give up resisting, alright? Resisting is futile. Talhs patience slowly wore thin. Talh attacked again, this time with more power than before. Nearl shielded everyone, ready to die. But Arge ck barrier shielded Nearl. This wasAmiyas Originium Art. After Amiya recovered from her Oripathy, she could still use Originium Arts. Furthermore, there were no side effects. The ck barrier burned visibly; burning down was just a matter of time. Amiya was only a little donkey after all, no match for Talh. Efreet: I say, He Who Knows Fate, arent you going to make a move? How long are you going to keep watching? Wait some more. Wait some more. The iconic scene has not appeared yet. How can I make my move now? Efreet: Be careful of things going out of control. What a joke! A weakling like Talh can make things go out of control? Umaru-chan: Huh?! Talh? Weakling? Sorry, I cannot associate those two words. The world of a powerhouse is indeed different. Magus of Flowers: Talh would be considered at the peak of Arknightssbat strengththe peak of an ordinary person, of course. But 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: But how could shepare with someone like He Who Knows Fate, who can pull the moon down? Kaltsit: Thats about enough. Quickly help them. Keep dying, and Ill dock your paycheck. I have a paycheck? Why dont I know about it? Chen Heng did not expect to have pay. Kaltsit had not mentioned it to him. Kaltsit: Im not some wicked employer. Of course, I pay my operators. Ten points are worth one million LMD. As for how much the pay iswell, do as you see fit. Kaltsit: Book 4: Chapter 39: A Sword’s Flash Chills Nineteen Provinces Book 4: Chapter 39: A Swords sh Chills Neen Provinces While Chen Heng interacted with the people watching the livestream, the heat finally burned through the ck barrier. However, the attack was no longer as intense, so Ace and Nearl seeded in blocking it. Alright, Amiya. You were very incredible. Leave the rest to me. Dobermann, bring them away first. Ill catch up in a while. Ace held up his shield with two hands, protecting everyone. When Nearls shield broke, she moved to the back. Even a fool would not believe Ace. However, it did not prevent these words from sounding very cool. Ace Dobermann wanted to say something but did not. AcenoAce Amiya wanted to stop Ace but could only kneel on the ground, depleted of energy. Alright, just leave it to me. A voice came from behind. Shining walked forward while holding her staff. Then she slowly drew the sword hidden in it. Shining, youare you confident? Nearl knew Shining was strong, but they faced the monster Talh. I dont know, but I must try at least. Shining shook her head, as she had never faced a Caster as strong as Talh before. Wait. Shining, lend me your sword. Chen Heng stopped Shining right before she stepped forward to face Talh. He Who Knows Fate? Lend me your sword. Im confident of winning. Chen Heng extended his left hand, holding out his sniper rifle to Shining. He also extended his empty right hand to her for her sword. Shining hesitated for a moment before taking the sniper rifle and handing her sword to Chen Heng. After receiving the sword, Chen Heng ambled to Talh. Oh? A Sniper like you knows how to use the sword too? What a joke. IChen Hengstarted practicing the sword at the age of seven. I reached consummation of my sword technique at the age of fourteen. Although I could not progress any further, I have continued practicing until now. While my sniping is stronger, I am a swordsman in my bones. Speaking of which, this is my first time fighting someone with the Chen n Sword Technique. Chen Heng caressed Shinings sword. Shinings sword was different from the one-meter-long sword Chen Heng normally used. This was broader and longer, but that would not affect Chen Heng in fighting with it. Efreet: Hey! He Who Knows Fate is using a sword? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: I recall that He Who Knows Fatees from a sword cultivator n. Unfortunately, he cannot convert to cultivation without the ancestral crystal. Queen of Ice and Snow: I suddenly feel interested in that crystal. Magus of Flowers: You can trypeting with Chen Heng for it. See if he will fight you to the death. Queen of Ice and Snow: Huh? Im just interested. Im not a sword cultivator. Why would I want that thing? Umaru-chan: I thought He Who Knows Fate used abilities. My abilities are my greatest strengths, but I value my sword technique the most. Chen n Sword Technique? How are you rted to Yans Chen n? Talhs heart skipped a beat at the mention of the Chen n Sword Technique; she did not immediately attack him. Which Chen n are you referring to? Chen Heng felt startled when asked about his n. He only reacted afterwards, remembering that this was not his world. Do you know Chen Huijie? Not the same n. Chen Heng remembered Chen Huijie was the six-star Guard Chen. Chen and Talh were of the same mother but different fathers. [TL Note: Chen Huijie is the English transliteration of the Chinese name. However, her profile has Chen Hui-chieh as her full name. This is the English transliteration of her name in the Cantonese dialect. Since this novel was originally in Chinese, Im using the transliteration of the Chinese name. Here is Chens profile: /wiki/Ch%27en/Story.] Is that so? Then no more nonsense This woman changes even faster than flipping a page. However, Chen Heng was already prepared. He removed the inner strength enveloping a medicinal pill he had consumed earlier, letting the medicinal pill take effect. This pill was called the Golden Spiritual Pill. It lent martial artists the Spiritual Energy of a Golden Core Realm cultivator. As long as the body could take it, it would not cause any damage to the body. The powerful sword moves of the Chen n relied on Spiritual Energy. After all, who would have imagined that a Chen n junior could not convert to cultivation? This unfilial descendantChen Hengseeks forgiveness from the ancestors for allowing the Chen n Sword Technique to resurface through reliance on a medicinal pill. Chen n Sword Technique, twenty-eighth sword, Chen Heng muttered. Chen Heng held the sword with his right hand, angled horizontally across his chest. Then he slid his left hand along the swords side, towards the tip. His hand moved gently, like caressing a lover. The medicinal pill started to take effect. Spiritual Energy surged in Chen Hengs body, flowing in a cycle along a pre-determined path of meridians. Then the Spiritual Energy poured into Shinings sword, causing it to tremble from the stimtion. Shinings sword was of good quality. Otherwise, it could not have endured the Spiritual Energy of a Golden Core Realm cultivator. Chen Hengs body emanated an incredibly sharp sword conception that rushed into the sky. All the operators who held swords felt their swords strangely tremble at a particr frequency. When observing carefully, they noticed the frequency was the same as that of the sword in his hand; this also applied to Talhs sword. As the strongest swordsman besides Chen Heng, Shining seemed to see a huge illusory sword standing erect behind Chen Heng and extending to the sky out of sight. It felt like a hallucination. Describing all this took a while, but the event itself only took a few seconds. Damn it! This fellow is causing a hugemotion. Talh suddenly realized she had underestimated Chen Heng. She initially thought Chen Heng would only be as strong as an ordinary Guard. Who knew he was capable of such a horrific aura? While Chen Heng charged his attack, Talh did the same. The temperature above her upraised left hand had already reached a point where the air roiled. Now, she dared not let Chen Heng continue charging his attack. She immediately tossed the blistering air at him. No, it could no longer be called air. It was more like an invisible me. Cut! Just as this invisible me approached Chen Heng, he suddenly opened his eyes and swung the sword at Talh. This sword strike seemed very casual, as if he had carelessly swung it. But The Chen n Sword Technique focused on the sword conception rather than the move itself. The sword qi sweeps for fifteen thousand kilometers, a swords sh chills neen provinces. [TL Note: The above line is from a Tang Dynasty poem. It means an unparalleled sword strike.] Although these words were somewhat exaggerated, everyone felt this way in their heart. While they might not know this precise line, simr imageries urred to them. As a cold light shed, the invisible me rushing at Chen Heng scattered while the sword light he sent out did not stop. The world seemed to pause for an instant before recovering to normal, making everyone wonder if they had hallucinated. Crack! The sword in Chen Hengs hand broke into two. Evidently, an ordinary sword could not endure this sword strike. Book 4: Chapter 40: The Association Is a Righteous Organization? Do You Believe That? Book 4: Chapter 40: The Association Is a Righteous Organization? Do You Believe That? Efreet: Huh? Such argemotion, all just to break Talhs attack? I think I saw a huge sword behind He Who Knows Fate earlier? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: That thing is called sword conception. Lord of the White Night: Chen Hengs sword strike is not that simple. No one spoke for three seconds. Three secondster, the sword in Chen Hengs hand broke. However, Talhs left arm slid off her shouldereverything within one kilometer behind her in line with the cut also slid down. Be it Reunion members, buildings, or anything else, they all slid off in the same manner, receiving equal treatment. Boom! A thunderous report rang out as the buildings crashed to the ground. Behind Talh, the upper halves of tall buildings three hundred meters away had slid along a diagonal cut and crashed to the ground. This sword strike had even left a bottomless gash on the ground. Chen Heng bent down and picked up the broken half of the sword. Had he known this would happen, he would not have used Shinings sword. While he seeded in showing off, he had topensate Shining for the sword. How upsetting. Crazy bitch on the other side, do you still want to fight? If we go again, it wont be just your left arm. After picking up the broken half of the sword, he pointed the other half in his hand at the ground. How many more times can you use such an attack? Talh did not answer Chen Hengs question. How many times? Is there a point to that question? If I can do it just once more, everyone here will die. I cut diagonally earlier, slicing off just one arm. What if I cut horizontally? Are you confident that everyone here can block my attack? Chen Heng did not answer directly, as this question was pointless. His attack was not some big move and had not drained him much. Why didnt you just kill me? Talh voiced her doubt after some silence. Chen Heng could have killed her earlier. Why? Would you believe it if I said my hand slipped? Talh did not survive because Chen Hengs hand slipped. He had already killed Mephisto and Faust. Killing Talh would have a tremendous impact. The storyline would deviate significantly. In fact, since Kaltsit was an association member, the storyline of this world would eventually deviate. Chen Heng did not spare Talh out of some noble notion, like maintaining the worlds order. The main reason was his hunch that after Kaltsit found out about her future, she had drafted a series of ns to develop Rhodes Ind. Furthermore, she had asked him to minimize any action that would deviate the future. Chen Heng hade for refuge. If he spoiled Kaltsits ns, he would be letting her down. If that truly happened, he could only repay her with his body. Efreet: That is too fake, right? Magus of Flowers: Referee, Im reporting match-fixing! If I dont fix the match, what if I really killed Talh? Kaltsit would eat me alive. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Eat in what sense? Queen of Ice and Snow: I suspect you are talking dirty, and I have evidence. Kaltsit: Ahem! Ahem! Well done, He Who Knows Fate. Talh is still useful alive. Honestly speaking, just based on your earlier words, I would even believe it if the final boss of the storyline changed to you. Listen to yourself. Is this what a righteous organization like ours should be saying? Faillen Angel Gabriel: Righteous organization? Who? Us? I always thought this was a gaming group. God Sai: Coffee pudding shop? I Have a Strong Presence: A chat group? Magus of Flowers: Inte idol fan club? Solomon: Massive inte fraud? Umaru-chan: C and chips? Kaltsit: Medicine shop? Lord of the White Night: A channel for recovering strength? Efreet: A ce for idle discussions? Iron Fist Teacher: A ce toin? nk Never Loses: Source of ie? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: A store for repairing the great barrier? Queen of Ice and Snow: A ce for casual Inte friends to gather? Hold up! Im not listening anymore. Goodbye. Ill delete this trash group when I join the Re:Life Chat Group. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Oh dear! The only administrator of the group is going to leave. Sogive me the administrator role. Magus of Flowers: No, no, no! Give it to me. Im trustworthy. I havent left yet, and you are all already fighting over my authority? Furthermore, you arent even trying to convince me to stay? How hurtful. You can leave. Make way for Rhodes Inds people. Chen Hengs chatting in the chat group gave Talh time to ponder her situation. The Reunion members hurriedly made way for Chen Heng. In reality, these Reunion members did not want Chen Heng as their enemy. This person was even more monstrous than Talh. You are quite adaptable. Lets go, Amiya. After leaving the Reunion Movements encirclement, Chen Heng nced at Talh, who remained in ce. Now, someone picked up Talhs left arm, which Chen Heng had chopped off. Fortunately, he had not attached any strange sword conception to his attack. Otherwise, they would not be able to reattach her left arm. Talh is very strange. Her aura seems to sh with mine. Well, never mind. In any case, she is not my waifu, so why care? I can just have fun with her in the game. Theres no need to bring that into reality. Cough! Cough! After Chen Heng left the outskirts of Chernobogs lower district, he covered his mouth and coughed intensely, no longer able to suppress it. These coughs prompted the group to stop as it was hurrying forward. It was not that Chen Heng and the others did not want to ride a vehicle, but even without the Reunion Movement blocking them, they did not find any suitable ones. The Reunion members had smashed practically everything in Chernobog that could move. These people were really He Who Knows Fate, are you alright? Indeed, you were pushing it earlier. Chen Hengs coughing made Amiya misunderstand that he was forcing himself to hold on. Shining also heard Chen Heng coughing and hastened to his side to check him. Nightingale followed her. Alright, Shining, theres no need to check. Im fine. I executed that sword strike by consuming a secret medicine. It is normal to suffer some injury. It is not a big problem. Chen Heng waved his hand to stop Shining and Nightingale. In reality, Chen Heng had underestimated the Golden Spiritual Pill. He had used this strength-enhancing pill with an ordinary body. Despite his robust physique, he still suffered some minor injuries. However, it was just a matter of coughing a few times; there was no other impact. Although Chen Heng could casually rip apart a Golden Core Realm cultivator, an ability users body was still different from a cultivators. Being able to kill a Golden Core Realm did not mean his body wasparable to a Golden Core Realm cultivators. No matter how weak a Golden Core Realm cultivator might be, their body was no longer ordinary. Book 4: Chapter 41: Chen Heng, the Vanguard+Sniper+Caster+Supporter+Specialist Operator Book 4: Chapter 41: Chen Heng, the Vanguard+Sniper+Caster+Supporter+Specialist Operator How can that do? Nearl, Nightingale, help me restrain him. Hey, Nearl, donte over. Wait, Nightingale, donte over too. Think about the wonderful memories when I spatial jumped with you. Spatial jumping does not feel wonderful at all, Nightingale replied expressionlessly to Chen Heng. You cant do this. You cant just abandon me after having your fun. You are heartless. He Who Knows Fate, dont teach children the wrong thing. Shining, what do He Who Knows Fates words mean? Children should not ask. Im not a child anymore. Shining and Nightingale checked Chen Heng and let him go only after finding that he had no major injuries. You are not significantly injured, indeed. However, its best not to repeat that. Although Shining let Chen Heng go, she still nagged at him. Be reasonable. Would I need to draw a sword normally? Would I have to draw a sword if not for running into such a monster this time? Speaking of monsters, I feel that Little Brother He Who Knows Fate is even more of a monster than Talh. However, we really have to thank you this time. Ace walked over to Chen Heng while holding his battered shield. That is nothing much. However, it seems that I have topensate Shining for her sword. Can I im the money from Rhodes Ind? Chen Heng had returned the sword to Shining. After shoving the two halves into her staff, she returned his sniper rifle. So, thats what you are worried about. Dont worry. Rhodes Ind has a ce for operators to maintain and repair their equipment. I recall the maintenance operator is called Vulcan. I should bring my shield there, too; it is already so battered. That Talh is truly terrifying. [TL Note: Vulcan is a Defender operator. Here is more information about Vulcan: /wiki/Vulcan/Overview.] Ace looked at the significantly damaged shield in his hand. Bang! Chen Heng suddenly raised his sniper rifle with one hand and fired a shot, then propped the sniper rifle back on his shoulder. Whats wrong, He Who Knows Fate? Amiya looked warily in the direction Chen Heng had fired. Nothing much. I just saw a small rat, a very cute small rat. Is that so? Dobermann looked pensively in the direction Chen Heng had fired. Alright, alright, we have already reached the exit. Lets leave quickly. When we get back to Rhodes Ind, I can discuss my terms of employment with Kaltsit. I still dont know how much Im paid. Chen Heng waved, attracting everyones attention again. ------ On the other side, W, who had been waiting at the exit, broke out in a cold sweat. She gulped her saliva as she stared at a bullet hole about two centimeters from her head. I cant afford to cross him! I cant. This operator called He Who Knows Fate is simply a monster. W had not known about his earlier sword strike. Otherwise, she would not have dared to wait here for Rhodes Inds people, even if she were ten times more courageous. ------ Hey, He Who Knows Fate, did you not ask about your terms of employment and sry when you submitted your resume? Shining looked at Chen Heng with some shock. She had not expected him to be a simpleton who joined apany without even asking about the terms of employment; did he not fear getting cheated? You have to ask Amiya about this; she was the one who helped me write my resume. She did not mention this at all. Hence, everyone looked at Amiya. Im not taking the me for that, He Who Knows Fate. Didnt you say you only came for this operation? How would I know how long you would stay? Wait, what do you mean? He Who Knows Fate, you cant leave Rhodes Ind after saving me. This agitated Doctor. He is a seven-star Sniper and a seven-star Vanguard! How can I let him go so easily? Alright, alright. Lets get back to Rhodes Ind quickly. Our vehicles are right outside. Speaking of which, what are your sries? Chen Heng no longer wished to discuss this matter. After leaving Chernobog, Chen Heng turned off the livestream. It was not his job to drive, and he did not know how to drive, anyway, so he rested with his eyes closed. In reality, he was in the chat group. He Who Knows Fate: Kaltsit, have you thought about my sry yet? Kaltsit: 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Seven-star Sniper, seven-star Vanguard, eight-star Caster, six-star Supporter, and five-star Specialist. Efreet: 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Theres no need to exin Sniper and Vanguard. With He Who Knows Fates abilities, calling him an eight-star Caster is not too much, right? In the game, Rhodes Ind has a six-star Supporter called Angelina. Her ability is simr to controlling gravity, so theres no problem treating Chen Heng as a six-star Supporter. As for the five-star Specialist, thats purely due to his spatial jumping. [TL Note: Here is more information on Angelina: /wiki/Angelina/Overview.] He Who Knows Fate: Since you put it that way, should I be asking for a higher sry? Kaltsit: But you are staying in Rhodes Ind for only fifteen days. Furthermore, you might not remain in Rhodes Ind after this. He Who Knows Fate: So how much sry are you nning to give me? Kaltsit: At most 100,000 LMD. He Who Knows Fate: How stingy. Kaltsit: Just shut up. If you dont want it, just say so. If you dont want it, then the 100,000 LMD are gone. He Who Knows Fate: I want it. Why wouldnt I want it? This is free money; of course, I want it. ------ Hello, Im Yog. Amiya said this is my name. Hello, Im Kaltsit. Upon arriving in Rhodes Ind, Chen Heng saw Kaltsit, who had been waiting for some time. Then Kaltsit, you should know about He Who Knows Fates Elite promotion materials, right? Lets promote him to Elite 1. Does Rhodes Ind have these materials? Alright, it looked like Doctor was still obsessed with Chen Heng. The first thing she mentioned when she met Kaltsit was this matter. We do, but we cant, Kaltsit rejected. Had she agreed, Chen Heng would have found it strange. Why? Let me tell you, He Who Knows Fate is very powerful. Furthermore, he is a seven-star operatorthe only seven-star operator. However, he is a time-limited promotional seven-star operator. He will leave Rhodes Ind and return home after some time. Huh? How can it be like this? He Who Knows Fate, you will return, right? Doctor looked at Chen Heng with an expectant gaze. Dont ask how Chen Heng figured it out; it was instinct. Dont worry. Ille back frequently to visit, as long as Kaltsit agrees. Then you cane to visit frequently. This is great! We can promote He Who Knows Fate to Elite 1! Doctor became happy again, but she did not forget about promoting Chen Heng to Elite 1. I have not agreed yet. Kaltsit interrupted Doctors thoughts. Kaltsit, you dont agree? Why? This is clearly a good thing. Why doesnt Kaltsit agree to He Who Knows Fate returning? Doctor felt somewhat bewildered. I agree, but Elite promotion is impossible. Book 4: Chapter 42: Wolffy? That Was My Childhood Book 4: Chapter 42: Wolffy? That Was My Childhood Rhodes Inds group had sneaked into Chernobog at nine in the morning. Finding Doctors location had taken less than an hour. Rescuing her and resting had taken less than an hour. However, the group had spent two hours escaping from Chernobog and another five hours traveling from Chernobog to Rhodes Ind. Soit was time for dinner. Chen Heng used hismunicator to invite Blue Poison, Exusiai, and Texas. He also called the operators who hade on this operation who were free. Chen Heng ended up having dinner with ten or so people. However, that was not conspicuous, as operators might gather and eat dinner at Rhodes Inds canteen after an operation ended. Exusiai, Im done with my work, so I n to visit Lungmen. Dont forget our agreement. Chen Heng was nning to use Exusiai as freebor. Leaving immediately after doing that would be extremely thrilling. How could I forget? Rather, Im happy you remembered. Exusiai felt happy, as this meant she could bring Chen Heng back to Lateran after visiting Lungmen. He Who Knows Fate, are you going to Lungmen? Thats right. Blue Poison, do you want toe along? This Blue Poison felt tempted since Lungmen was the bustling capital ofmerce. She would be lying if she said she did not. Whats wrong? Is something preventing you from doing so? Im going on a mission tomorrow, so Thene afterpleting your mission. I will be in Lungmen for quite a while. He Who Knows Fate, He Who Knows Fate! Do you want me toe with you? Blue Poison had not agreed yet, but Doctor had already pushed her way over. This woman still had not given up on raising Chen Hengs Trust value. What? Are you still trying to conquer me? Doctor, you cannot go to Lungmen yet. Youve just arrived in Rhodes Ind and have a lot of work to do. Ah! ThisAmiya, can I skip out on those? No way! Doctor did not even remove her hood when eating. How badly does she not want people to see her appearance? Shining walked over with Nightingale after picking her food, then sat across from Chen Heng. He Who Knows Fate, can you bring Nightingale to Lungmen? After Shining spoke, both Chen Heng and Nightingale looked at her. After we returned, I sought Nightingales opinion. She decided to take the medicine you gave her yesterday. She said iplete memories mean an iplete life. I have already told her those were not pleasant memories. Shining looked at Nightingale with pity and doting. So, why do you want me to bring Nightingale to Lungmen? What about you? I guess Nightingale might be in a poor mood after recovering her memories, so I want someone to bring her out to clear her mind. Id worry about others, so I can only leave her to you. As for me, I still have work. As a pharmaceuticalpany, Rhodes Inds medicinal department is the busiest. I have already taken leave for one and a half days; I cant take any more. Sure, I can bring Nightingale around. I promise she will not get hurt. So, Rhodes Ind does have a department for making medicine? What are you saying? Rhodes Ind is a pharmaceuticalpany. How can there not be a pharmaceutical department? I initially thought Rhodes Ind was apany that did everything but make medicine. Kaltsit: WellKaltsit, I was wrong. Dont look at me like that. Kaltsit red at Chen Heng coldly from the side. Humph! Just like that, he failed to fish up a Blue Poison waifu, but he caught a Nightingale waifu. By the way, Shining, inform me before Nightingale takes the medicine. Ill be there for it. Right. Chen Heng did not have to say that. Shining would have called him over, regardless. Shining was very meticulous when it came to Nightingale. Ding! Wee, King Wolffy, to the association! When Chen Heng saw the new members name, King Wolffy, his first reaction was to check the price of roastmb in the associations store. Then he discovered that this stuff was very cheap. Chen Heng was familiar with Wolffy. It was practically the spice of his childhood; he had watched that show growing up. [TL Note: Wolffy is from a popr Chinese childrens show called Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf. I personally disagree with the trantion of the title, but this is apparently the official title. The show was named after its main protagonist and antagonist, so literally tranted, its title should be Happy and Wolffy if we follow the official naming of the characters. Wolffys name can be tranted as Gray Great Wolf. Everyone in Wolffys family follows a simr naming scheme, a color plus Great Wolf. While Happy is tranted as goat, Happys family are actually sheep ormbs. They also follow a simr naming scheme. Happy should be Happy Lamb, for example, and all othermbs are named with a personality plus Lamb. Thembs usually embody their names, like the seven dwarfs from Cindere. The plot of the show usually goes with Wolffy cooking up some scheme or various inventions to capture thembs but getting thwarted in the end. Think Looney Tuness Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner. Here is the Wikipedia entry on this show and its characters: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pleasant_Goat_and_Big_Big_Wolf.] He Who Knows Fate: Be quiet! Shut up! Be silent! Administrator He Who Knows Fate muted Magus of Flowers for one minute. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Queen of Ice and Snow: He Who Knows Fate: King Wolffy is just a wolf. Dont persecute him for it. Solomon: Wolf? nk Never Loses: He Who Knows Fate, you know him? He Who Knows Fate: For me, he is my childhood. I rmend you watch Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf. It is a cartoon for children. King Wolffy: How did you know Im Wolffy? Do you know Happy too? What is this? A mind control device? I Have a Strong Presence: Please see the group announcements to rify your doubts. King Wolffy: Group announcements Magus of Flowers: Chen Heng, this is too much. You muted me before I said anything. He Who Knows Fate: Dont I know you yet? Weve been in the same group for some time already. Whats the point of pretending? Who does not know yet? Magus of Flowers: Queen of Ice and Snow: That makes sense. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: I used the earlier moment to check the introduction of Pleasant Goat and Big Big Wolf. It is indeed a cartoon for children. However, childrensedy cartoons might result in characters with ridiculousbat prowess. nk Never Loses: You found the neers cartoon already? Thats fast Faillen Angel Gabriel: I suddenly realized He Who Knows Fate is different from us. Practically all of use from animes, games, or light novels. Only He Who Knows Fate alonees from a web novel. [TL Note: In case the reader is not clear on the difference between light novels and web novels, there actually isnt too much difference between them. The main difference is that light novels are picked up, published, and sold by traditional publishingpanies, while web novels are self-published and usually free to read. Light novels tend to be more polished, as there is a professional team to help edit, review, and refine the story. It also would feel less episodicpared to web novels, where chapters are released online over a period of time. It is possible for a web novel to be picked up by a publishing house to be a light novel.] He Who Knows Fate: Is that my fault? Im not the author. Who knows why Ie from a novela web novel, of all things? Iron Fist Teacher: Perhaps its not suitable for children? He Who Knows Fate: How is it not suitable for children? Youd better rify that. Lord of the White Night: Violence, murder, human experiments, eroticaare these enough? Furthermore, I feel that these genres would be quite expensive to make into animes. He Who Knows Fate: Wait, I acknowledge the rest. Whats up with erotica? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: I know this. Around chapter 300 or so He Who Knows Fate: Hold up. Im not listening. Goodbye. King Wolffy: I finished reading the group announcements and roughly understood the situation. Will I getmbs to eat by joining this association? He Who Knows Fate: You will. How can you not? Do you see the symbol for checking in? The first day gives you 100 points. After that, you get 10 points every day. You can go to the store to take a look. Just 1 point can buy manymbs, which means you dont even have to do anything every day, and you can get manymbs. Of course, if you use your smarts and take some missions, you can get more points. Book 4: Chapter 43: Chen Heng’s Outlandish Way of Thinking Book 4: Chapter 43: Chen Hengs Oundish Way of Thinking He Who Knows Fate: Dont look down on Wolffy for being a wolf. He is someone who can create rockets out of basic materials. Furthermore, those rockets can reach the moon. @Kaltsit, you can hire him to research the medicine you buy. Perhaps he can reverse-engineer them. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: The moreical an anime, the more terrifying the characters, as they would not function on logic. King Wolffy: I saw it earlier. Mutton is very cheap. ording to what you said, I get 10 points for the daily check-in? That means I can get plenty of mutton while doing nothing every day. If so, why should I take missions? Was Wolffy stupid? Of course not. Could a fool create rockets? Furthermore, his EQ was not low. How could a person with a low EQ sessfully woo Wolnie? Wolnie had been a belle when she was young, or so she imed. He Who Knows Fate: Wolffy, thats too shallow. You are the man who wants to be the king of wolves. How can you be so short-sighted? King Wolffy: What do you mean? He Who Knows Fate: Heres a question: Do you want to be the wolf king? King Wolffy: I do. He Who Knows Fate: What do the wolves want? King Wolffy: To eatmbs. He Who Knows Fate: Are thembs easy to catch? King Wolffy: They are extremely hard to catch. He Who Knows Fate: There you go. Even a smart wolf like you cannot catchmbs, what more the other wolves? Now that you have mutton, you control the wolves lifeblood. By then, bing the wolf king is just a matter of dering it. King Wolffy: That does make sense. He Who Knows Fate: Furthermore, are you only going to set your sights on ordinarymbs? Your ambition is too small. King Wolffy: What do you mean? He Who Knows Fate: You are the person who will be the wolf king. How can you eat ordinarymb like the ordinary wolves? You should set your sights on the high-gradembs in the associations store, like the King Kongmb, golden fleecemb (the kind that produces golden wool), Conglong (from the ssic of Mountains and Seas; the following varieties are also from the ssic of Mountains and Seas), Tulou, Paoxiao, Qianyang, Boyi, and the other mythicalmbs. Just think about it. Ordinarymb is already very delicious. Wouldnt these mythicalmbs be the best delicacy in the world? p if you understand! [TL Note: The ssic of Mountains and Seas is a Chinese ssic text thatpiles mythical beasts and geography. Unfortunately, it is hard to find English equivalents of the beasts mentioned above, and directly tranting their names might not make sense, so I left them in as transliterations. Just understand that these are mythical beasts that resemble or are rted to sheep andmbs. Here is the Wikipedia entry on the ssic of Mountains and Seas: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ssic_of_Mountains_and_Seas. You also can find the description and drawings of some of the mystical beasts on this website, including the ones mentioned above: /wiki/Creatures_and_Beings_of_Chinese_Folklore_and_Lower_Mythology. Conglong is 9.12, Tulou is 9.17, Paoxiao is 9.30, Qianyang is 9.11, and Boyi is 9.4.] King Wolffy: You make a lot of sense. Sure. If you need my help in the future, you can hire me with points. Although Chen Heng could have asked Wolffy to help for free, such a rtionship would notst. After the favor was paid, the rtionship woulde to an end, so he might as well use points to hire Wolffy from the very start. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Do you think those creatures can be eaten? I have read the ssic of Mountains and Seas before. He Who Knows Fate: Are you joking? Isnt the ssic of Mountains and Seas practically a menu? What cant be eaten there? If you think you cannot prepare those beasts, you can ask the association for help. Honestly speaking, I think the association might even directly sell the meat to you. The association probably would not kidnap and sell someone, right? King Wolffy: It is even better if it directly sells the meat. No, I must buy a fewmbs for my wife to try first. To y safe, Ill get the pre-prepared ones. He Who Knows Fate: How should I put it? Wolffy is the ssic example of doting on his wife. We even have a popr song here saying Wolffy is the best person to marry. Putting everything aside, he is truly good to his wife. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Speaking of wives, He Who Knows Fate, you have so many female supporting characters. Who are you going to choose? He Who Knows Fate: What do you mean? Female supporting characters? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: In other words, Mo Qingtong, Luo Li, Sirin, Jeanne dArc, and Fafnir, who do you choose out of the five? He Who Knows Fate: Wait, wait. Putting the others aside, at least they are human. Whats up with Fafnir? Solomon: Didnt you say Fafnir was female? He Who Knows Fate: I have no desire to be a dragon knight [dragon rider]. Queen of Ice and Snow: That means the other four are viable? He Who Knows Fate: Are you joking? Luo Li, Jeanne dArc, and Sirin are still children. How can I make a move on them? As for Mo Qingtong, have you never heard this saying: A childhood friend can never beat a sudden romantic interest? Lord of the White Night: You cant pick none, right? He Who Knows Fate: Pick? What is there to pick? Is a girlfriend as fun as games? Is a girlfriend better than a 2D waifu? Can a girlfriend be more interesting than growing stronger? Since they cant, why do I want a girlfriend? Umaru-chan: But your n has been a single line of descent. If you dont get married, what are you going to do for descendants? He Who Knows Fate: How is that my problem? Dont I still have an ancestor? Let him propagate the next generation. In any case, I dont mind having a little ancestor. God Sai: This way of doing things Kaltsit: Your strange way of thinking is going to get you hurt. You want your ancestor to continue the family name while you talk about love with two-dimensional waifus? To think you can say such things. He Who Knows Fate: This should be the case in the first ce. That ancestor caused this problem, so he should settle it. He is the reason for the Chen ns single line of descent, so he should work to pass on the family line. Whats wrong? Is there anything wrong with the logic? Efreet: Although it is logical, I think this way of thinking is ludicrous. Faillen Angel Gabriel: No matter what, your ancestor is at least two thousand years old already. To think you want him to propagate the family name! If your ancestor heard you, he might even beat you to death for being unfilial. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Furthermore, the stronger one is, the harder it is to have children. Although I dont know how strong your ancestor is, he should be very strong since he could cause your ns luck to be reduced for so long and not recover yet. Your n might be hard to realize. Magus of Flowers: Speaking of two-dimensional waifus, dont Jeanne dArc and Sirin count? What about the girls in the association? He Who Knows Fate: That is to say, you want me to have a rtionship with a child less than a month old and a child less than 14 years old. A rabbit does not eat grass by their burrows; romance is forbidden within the office. Furthermore, when a two-dimensional waifu appears before you, she is no longer two-dimensional, so she is no longer a waifu. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Alright, theres no hope for you. Just wait for your ancestor to beat you to death. You are thest descendant, but you dont want to find a partner. The Chen n will be ruined in your hands. Efreet: Furthermore, your requirements are very strange. You want a two-dimensional waifu, but when they be real, they are no longer your waifus. This is just a never-ending cycle. He Who Knows Fate: Thats why I say real girls are all the same; two-dimensional waifus are unique. I will have to put in a lot of effort and time to humor a girlfriend. I might as well look at a two-dimensional person and show some care and invest some feelings into them. Furthermore, I can have many in one go. Real girls also bring family problems. Im already busy enough with the association. Book 4: Chapter 44: Skadi Book 4: Chapter 44: Skadi 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: If you are worried about that, Sirin and Jeanne dArc dont have that problem. Sirin does not even have a family. Jeanne dArc is the easiest woman to deal with. Luo LiLuo Li practicallyes free. She might even be the one to humor you instead He Who Knows Fate: Everyone you mentioned is a child. Magus of Flowers: You just have to wait a few years, right? He Who Knows Fate: Sorry, they are good people Efreet: Just wait for death. Theres no saving you. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Theres no saving you. Just wait for death. He Who Knows Fate: Hah! Women Queen of Ice and Snow: Do you have an opinion? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Do you have an opinion? Faillen Angel Gabriel: (Countless others: ) He Who Knows Fate: None. I have no opinion at all. How could I dare? Chen Heng immediately submitted. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Humph! Magus of Flowers: I have taken screenshots of everything you said. He Who Knows Fate: Why the screenshots? Magus of Flowers: Given my understanding of you, you will give your first invitation to Sirin, no doubt about it. I will show this to her then. He Who Knows Fate: In life, one should not behave like Merlin too much. ------ After eating, Chen Heng went to Blue Poisons room to try her cake, a Blue Forest cake. Blue Poison, I remember telling you before, right? You cant change the color. But blue looks nice! Ermblue is one thing. Whats up with the green? Chen Heng pointed at the Blue and Green Forest cake he could not bear to look at. Chen Heng gained a new understanding of Blue Poisons strange aesthetic sense. Perhaps Blue Poisons understanding of colors was even weirder than he initially thought. Green goes well with blue. My foot! I told you that the color must not change. Otherwise, it cant be called a ck Forest cake. Then change it to Blue Forest cake. You might as well change it to Blue Poison cake. Can I? Lets not talk about this for now. You are going on a mission tomorrow, right? Is it dangerous? Thank you for your concern. It is just a simple medical mission. It initially required a Medic, but a Medic would not have sufficientbat prowess, so they sent me, a half-doctor, to protect them. Alright. Since there is no danger, I can rx. Ill return to my room first. See you! After Chen Heng closed Blue Poisons door and was about to enter his room, he suddenly heard footsteps from the stairs. These footsteps were heading for the fourth floor. This made Chen Heng very curious, so he did not return to his room despite having opened the door already. The fourth floor was where all the problem children gathered. He wondered which problematic operator had returned. After all, he had yet to meet any of the other fourth-floor operators besides Blue Poison. Two secondster, a figure stepped onto the fourth floor. Chen Heng looked carefully and recognized this person. Of course, this person did not recognize him. This person had long, tinum hair flowing down to her thighs and arge ck sword. Its you, the killer whale Didi, the strongest six-star operator in Arknights. Skadi was Chen Hengs favorite six-star operator, not simply one of. After all, who wouldnt like such an adorable, mature woman with such a domineering air? [TL Note: Didi is a popr fan nickname for Skadi.] Chen Heng wasnt the only one curious; Skadi also felt curious about Chen Heng. Of course, this did not show on her face. After all, Skadi took the persona of a cold and aloof mature woman. It was not that Skadi did not want to make friends but that she felt she brought disaster to those she considered friends. After all, being an Abyssal Hunter was not a glorious job. So far, all who befriended Skadi ended up dying. Hello, Im He Who Knows Fate. You must be Skadi, right? Chen Heng did not enter his room but waited for Skadi toe nearer before introducing himself. You are He Who Knows Fate? The one who copied my profile? While Skadi was a Rhodes Ind operator, she was not familiar with the other Rhodes Ind operators. However, she knew about He Who Knows Fate, as Kaltsit had mentioned him to her. He had copied her profile to the letter except for the name and gender. Right, Kaltsit only just mentioned it. Kaltsit told you, right? Chen Heng remained silent for a while before guessing who had told Skadi. No one else could have done so but Kaltsit. Yes. She just told me. While I dont mind you copying my profile, are you not afraid of revenge from certain Genesezoics? They might mistake you for my friend. [TL Note: The Genesezoics are the precursor to the Seaborn race and Leviathans and are seen as the Seaborn gods. Here is more information: /wiki/Seaborn/Leviathan.] Skadi was not a cold or emotionless person. She chose to live in istion for only one reason: to avoid endangering others. All who interacted closely with her met with bad ends. She chose not to have friends to protect her friends. This killer whales thought process was truly strange. I am a seven-star operator. Pardon me for being straightforward, but I really fear nothing in this world. Seven-star? Skadi was familiar with the star system. Rhodes Ind had categorized her as a six-star operator. Previously, six stars had been the highest. Now there was seven stars? That is to say, my sniping ability is off the charts, so they categorized me as seven stars. Which means you are powerful? I couldnt tell. I was just reminding you. Using my profile is fine if you have confidence in your strength. Skadi lowered the gigantic sword she had slung over her shoulder. Chen Heng felt a slight tremor when the sword touched the floor. Truly a killer whale, indeed. She is on apletely different scale from the other operators. I dont know why, but I get a strange feeling when I look at you. For some reason, Skadi suddenly wanted to chat with this person before her. What kind of strange feeling? Lets not talk about that for now. Since you copied my operator profile, can you tell me your race? Skadi did not answer Chen Heng, asking another question instead. Sure, Im a pure human. Chen Heng had no intention of lying to Skadi. He did not like lying to people. He would either say he could not reveal the information or just tell the truth. Of course, there were extraordinary situations, like when he first met Sirin. Back then, he could only tell a white lie. Of course, he still had not told Sirin the truth. Ah! A pure human. That is extremely rare. No wonder you copied my operator profile. This situation is even rarer than mine. Terra had extremely few races with no non-human characteristics; Skadis race was among them. Upon hearing that Chen Heng was pure human, Skadi gave him a few more nces, causing his hair to stand on end, as she had a strange look in her eyes. Book 4: Chapter 45: First Step to Becoming Friends Book 4: Chapter 45: First Step to Bing Friends Skadi, can I look at your sword? Chen Heng felt a strong interest in Skadis sword. This weapon sounded very heavy; he wondered if he could raise it. Breaking Shinings sword earlier in the day had stimted an interest in the materials and forging methods of this world. Sure, but lets go to my room first. Speaking of which, why are you staying on the fourth floor too? Skadi took out a key from her pocket and opened the door across from Chen Hengs. Skadi felt strange that a new operator got directly assigned to the fourth floor, which housed all sorts of entrics and oddities. Although Skadi did not participate in any social activities in Rhodes Ind, she had heard the rumors about the fourth floor. However, she had no desire to refute them since they reduced trouble for her. At first, it was to hide from a person. Since I stayed here my first night in Rhodes Ind, I immediately thought of this ce. Later on, I noticed that all the rooms on the fourth floor were one-person rooms. I felt it was better than sharing a room, like on the other floors. His fear of sharing a room with Adnachiel, a Lateran, was a factor. Also, he had Blue Poison as a neighbor here. Of course, he did not need to say these. Ill ce the sword here. If you want to try, go on. Ill go get some food. Skadi ced her sword on a custom-made wooden stand in the living room. Then she headed to the fridge to scrounge for food. Ordinary stands could never endure the weight of Skadis sword. This stand was custom-made, using an ingenious structure to spread the swords weight. Chen Heng walked to the stand and observed Skadis sword and the stand. This stand had a special support structure; the person who made it must have many genius ideas. Damn! This sword is hefty. Chen Heng lifted the gigantic sword from the stand and found it truly heavy. Even with his strength, he could barely wave it. Even raising it took some effort, not to mention fighting with it. In the end, Chen Heng was just a martial artist. He had not converted his inner strength to Spiritual Energy, so he only had an ordinary physique. Skadi came out of the kitchen and saw Chen Heng waving her sword. Although his motions were quite strange to her, they looked pleasant, presenting a strange beauty. For the first time, Skadi found that her great sword could look so nice in motion. You are quite strong. Most people cannot even budge my sword. Thank you for your praise. Why did youe out empty-handed? Is there nothing to eat? Seeing Skadi walk out of the kitchen carrying nothing, he quickly guessed the reason. Yes. Dont you normally store some food in the dormitory? I do. However, I finished it thest time I returned and forgot to prepare more. Wait for a while. Ill go back to my room and get you some food. ------ Are you not afraid of me? You must have heard about me from the other operators over the past two days, right? Skadi chatted with Chen Heng while eating the cake he handed her. Maybe because killer whales tended to be friendly with humans, Skadi spoke more than usual, even taking the initiative to ask a question. No. When I heard about you, I felt even more interested in you. Would you like to be friends? Are you serious? Skadi stopped eating and stared at Chen Heng when she heard his words. Of course Im serious. I dont know why, but I felt a sense of closeness the moment I saw you. This was true. He felt a sense of closeness with all the operators he had met in the game. After all, these were all his waifusexcluding the male operators. If you are not afraid of dying, you can try. Skadi continued eating the cake after some silence. The cake was truly delicious. For some reason, Skadi found Chen Heng strangely pleasant to her. That was one reason for her eptance. The other reason was his being sufficiently strong. So you agree? Ill introduce myself again. This humble self is He Who Knows Fate. Skadi. He Who Knows Fate: I sessfully became friends with Skadi. Then Kaltsit: Skadi should have just returned to her dormitory after finishing a mission. You moved that quickly? He Who Knows Fate: I happened to run into her when she returned. Efreet: Then what? He Who Knows Fate: After we became friends, everything felt meaningless. Another two-dimensional waifu became a real person. This is too unbearable. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: You are hopeless. Just wait for death. Queen of Ice and Snow: This is my first time seeing such a strange person. Kaltsit: It should be quite hard to be Skadis friend. If Skadi hears that her new friend said such things He Who Knows Fate: I was just saying it, justmenting a little. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Hahwhen can I be an administrator? It is truly difficult to earn these darned evaluation points. I envy Chen Heng. He Who Knows Fate: Why do you envy me? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: You became an administrator out of nowhere. Furthermore, you got that world consciousnesss friendship. Thats 100 evaluation points. How many missions will I have toplete before earning that many? He Who Knows Fate: Have there really been no simr missions recently? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: None at all. Ive been keeping an eye out for this reward. nk Never Loses: Hah 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Whats wrong? nk Never Loses: Im in that game world now. This Tet is so irritating. I said I wouldnt go, but he still brought me over. Isnt that just a ssic sore loser? Just because I defeated him once, he sent Shiro and me to such an awful ce. [TL Note: Tet is the One True God of Disboard, the world the main characters (Sora and Shiro, together nk) transmigrated into. Here is more information on Tet: /wiki/Tet.] Iron Fist Teacher: Dont you like games? What is bad about a game world? nk Never Loses: Are they the same? Reality is a terrible game. Iron Fist Teacher: Theres nothing bad about going out for a walk. Your body will weaken if you remain at home all the time and hide from sunlight. Faillen Angel Gabriel: Theres no need to worry about that. Boss has taken quite a few angel feathers from me. The power of holy light protects you. Lord of the White Night: The power of holy light ignores you. Faillen Angel Gabriel: nk Never Loses: Alright, thats enough. Its time to teach this human protected by the Elementals a bloody lesson. He Who Knows Fate: Truth be told, when I watched the episode on sapient chess, I found it quite strange. To think a shut-in like Sora could convince the enemy queen with words. Then, the knights rebelled because they could not bear to kill their queen. So what is the rtionship between the queen and the knights? I think the crown on the kings head might be a little green [TL Note: In Chinese, wearing a green hat is an expression for getting cuckolded.] Book 4: Chapter 46: The Easily Read Chen Heng Book 4: Chapter 46: The Easily Read Chen Heng Efreet: How do I put itafter watching that episode, I started doubting the international chess that I previously yed. To think you can even create a third red faction, besides white and ck, when you y international chess. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Is inciting internal conflict on the enemys side still international chess? Theres even the issue of the king getting assassinated at the end. My ass, it is international chess! nk Never Loses: Thats why cuteness is righteousness! Because my younger sister is very cute, we are righteous. The righteous will triumph over evil! He Who Knows Fate: So, you are a siscon too. Magus of Flowers: You use those words very well. Queen of Ice and Snow: He Who Knows Fate, so you finally admit to being a siscon. He Who Knows Fate: When have I not admitted it? I said it before, Sirin is so cute. So what if Im a con? nk Never Loses: Ah! One of us! But Shiro is cuter. He Who Knows Fate: What nonsense! Sirin is clearly cuter! nk Never Loses: My Shiro is an adopted younger sister, the kind that I can marry. He Who Knows Fate: So is my Sirin. nk Never Loses: My Shiro likes me a lot. He Who Knows Fate: My Sirin too. nk Never Loses: My younger sister and I have slept in the same bed before. He Who Knows Fate: Me too. nk Never Loses: He Who Knows Fate: Queen of Ice and Snow: You twoare perverts. Efreet: Exactly! Exactly! He Who Knows Fate: I dont mind Skadi saying that of me, but how could Kotori say that of us? Are you qualified to say that? Arent you a brocon yourself? Isnt your elder brother adopted too? We are from the same camp! Efreet: No. We are different. I only have an elder sister, not an elder brother. The anime got it wrong. Solomon: Truth be told, it is normal for the storyline not to bepletely the same. That means your world is a Yuri genre? [TL Note: Yuri is a genre focused on girls love. It is not necessarily romantic or sexual but can also refer to intimate rtionships built on emotional and spiritual support. Here is the Wikipedia entry on it: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuri_(genre).] Umaru-chan: An expert! To think your elder sister can conquer so many Spirits alone despite also being female. Lord of the White Night: Can I ask how the progress is now? Efreet: We are practically at the start. Right now, we only have Tohka at home. [TL Note: Yatogami Tohka is the first Spirit conquered in Date A Live. As before, I follow the naming order of family name-given name because that is the correct order ording to Japanese and Chinese conventions. However, the English fandom and subbed versions of the anime use the Western convention of given name-family name. Here is more information on Yatogami Tohka: /wiki/Tohka_Yatogami.] He Who Knows Fate: I initially thought you were from the same camp. Unexpectedly, you betrayed us. Efreet: Hah! Men! He Who Knows Fate: Wait up! Im not listening! Goodbye! Ive already discussed it with Exusiai and Texas. I will go to Lungmen after treating Nightingale tomorrow. Kaltsit: In that much of a rush? He Who Knows Fate: Can I not rush? I recall that in Arknightss storyline, Misha said she had been in Lungmen for about a week when she first met Amiya. That is to say, the Reunion Movement will go to Lungmen to cause trouble a weekter. Even if the storyline changes a little, it will not be dyed by much. After that, the Reunion Movement willunch arge-scale attack on Lungmen. Umaru-Chan: Now that you put it that way, I suddenly feel Doctor is too cruel. Soon, the Reunion Movements operators will die or get injured. He Who Knows Fate: If I go to Lungmen a few dayster, I wont be there to sightsee but purely for disaster relief. Furthermore, Rhodes Ind is not a fun ce; it is very boring. Going by the timelinelet me thinkwhen I go home, FrostNova should be about dead. Umaru-chan: He Who Knows Fate, show pity on FrostNova, please? He Who Knows Fate: Pity? How do I show pity? FrostNovas Oripathy has already reached a certain level of severity. She will die for sure. I cant just fork out 1,000 points to save someone I dont know, right? Efreet: You jerk! You keep calling her your waifu. However, you dont help when your waifu needs you. He Who Knows Fate: Be reasonable, alright? A game is a game; reality is reality. Those who mix up games and reality are not mentally sound. Kaltsit: Ahem! Ahem! He Who Knows Fate: Stop it. Im not referring to you. He Who Knows Fate: Furthermore, even if I want to save her, she might not want to live. You killed all her subordinates yet want her to join your Rhodes Ind? That is quite difficult. Umaru-chan: But before FrostNova fought Rhodes Ind, didnt she say she wanted to join Rhodes Ind? He Who Knows Fate: You will have to ask Kaltsit about this. After all, she is the regent of Rhodes Ind, the person who rules everything in Rhodes Ind. Right now, the current rulerAmiyais not mature yet. The queenDoctorhas amnesia. Kaltsit has the greatest authority in Rhodes Ind, without a doubt. Kaltsit: Why do I feel you are making me out to be a demon? He Who Knows Fate: Just your misperception. A misperception. I say, are you interested in saving FrostNova? She would be a strongbat force. You just need to pay the price of the medicine. Kaltsit: I feel that you areying a trap for me. You keep saying you wont save FrostNova, but you keep advising me to recruit FrostNova to Rhodes Ind. He Who Knows Fate: Be reasonable. Im not a saint. I will not use points for no reason for people unrted to me. However, you are different. You are the authority of Rhodes Ind. If FrostNova joins Rhodes Ind, it benefits you. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Alright, Kaltsit, you cant outtalk He Who Knows Fate. It is already a miracle that you did not tear down the rtionship between Rhodes Ind and Lungmen. You are not suitable to be a diplomat. Kaltsit: 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: As for Chen Hengif you read the novel concerning him, you will know he is a troublesome person. He is certainly a good person, but he will never help others for no reason. He needs sufficient reasons to help someone before taking action. He Who Knows Fate: Queen of Ice and Snow: Right now, He Who Knows Fates situation is he wants to save FrostNova but cannot find a reason to. However, theres you, so he is advising you to save FrostNova. Magus of Flowers: In this situation, you can just say you want to borrow 1,000 points to buy the medicine and ask him to carry out the rescue. He wont reject you. Kaltsit: He Who Knows Fate, lend me 1,000 points. I want to rescue FrostNova. He Who Knows Fate: Do I look like a fool? Sorry, Im not lending. Your lie is beyond clumsy. You are not even bothering to cover it up before trying to y me. Your acting is abysmalno, there isnt even a bit of acting skill there. Solomon: Next time, then. Next time, we shouldnt discuss it in the group but in a private channel. This will embarrass Chen Heng. He Who Knows Fate: Screw you! I feel that everyone here is just treating me as a tool. Efreet: Dont say that. This is just a white lie, at worst. He Who Knows Fate: This cant even be considered a white lie. It is clearly just a clumsy lie. Book 4: Chapter 47: Do You Want to Hear the Truth or a Lie? Book 4: Chapter 47: Do You Want to Hear the Truth or a Lie? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: But you are not denying you want to help FrostNova, right? He Who Knows Fate: No, I dont want to help FrostNova. I swear it by my ancestor. That ancestor in the void frowned. He sensed someone cursing him, but he could not find the source. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Are you a demon? He Who Knows Fate: How can that be? I already swore by my ancestor. Why do you not believe me? Queen of Ice and Snow: Pleasewho in the group does not know you are upset with your ancestor? He Who Knows Fate: Thats impossible. Absolutely impossible. How can this Chen be upset with my ancestor? That is absolutely nder. Efreet: Men are liars. Magus of Flowers: When I see He Who Knows Fate say that, I recall what I say to my fans online: Love you! Muah! Muah! However, the difference is that people believe me, but no one believes He Who Knows Fate. Solomon: I feel Im being targeted. Umaru-chan: Doctor, are you still unable to let go of Magi Mari? Solomon: No. Ive been throwing shade at Merlin. No, thats not the right way to describe it. Ive been exposing Merlins true identity, but no one believes me. Lord of the White Night: To think there are people who believe Merlin besides Doctor Roman. This is truly strange. Magus of Flowers: What a joke! Im a very popr Inte idol. Umaru-chan: Arent we going off-topic? He Who Knows Fate: If you want to save FrostNova, get Kaltsit to do it herself. Im going to Lungmen for a holiday. Efreet: But He Who Knows Fate: As a fellow human, Im very sorry. Efreet: Huh? He Who Knows Fate: Do you know how much hope I felt and how much regret I have? He Who Knows Fate: Is it gentle? I exchanged for it with my life. He Who Knows Fate: Some died at the age of 8; some get buried at 80. Iron Fist Teacher: Has hegone crazy? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: No. From the moment he spoke, I knew he was meme-ing. [TL Note: The above part is actually a reference to a specific Chinese meme where peoplepose or sing sorrowful songs to draw attention to a certain popr song-sharing tform in China. Unfortunately, I have no way to name that meme properly in English and can only trante it like this and leave a trantion note to exin it after.] Chen Heng did not see what they chatted about after this. He immediately left the chat group interface. What a joke! If I saved her when you asked me to save her, wouldnt I lose face? He Who Knows Fate, why do you keep staring at me? Skadi could not take being stared at. Chen Heng had been staring at her since the beginning. As Skadi ate the cake, she thought he was in a daze. However, he was still staring at her even after she had already finished two cakes. Ah! Nothing. I was just looking at your hair. Your hair is long and nice to look at. Ah! Ohthanksdo you want to touch it? My hair is quite soft. I am quite confident in my hair. Shaki touched her hair. Can I really? At first, Chen Heng had just been looking for an excuse. However, he genuinely felt tempted now. A white-haired, mature woman. Who could resist? Sure. After all, we can barely be considered friends now. What do you mean by barely? Chen Heng asked as he sat on the sofa beside Skadi. Then he extended his sinful hands towards her soft, long, silvery-white hair. Oh! It is indeed soft. It feels veryfortable to touch, simr to Sirins hair. However, Chen Heng felt Skadis hair was better, probably due to psychological reasons. Perhaps this was the psychology of enjoying what one could never obtain. Lets fight tomorrow. Let me see your strength. If you qualify, we can be genuine friends. However, if you are too weak, then never mind. Your way of thinking is very strange, Chen Heng said to the killer whaledy as he caressed her hair. It did indeed feel great. I do not have friends now because all my close friends from the past have died. I do not want the people I treasure to get hurt because of me again. After eating the cake, the killer whaledy opened a bag of potato chips that Chen Heng had brought over. It sounds like being your friend is dangerous. Are you afraid? Skadis hand, which held a potato chip, paused for a moment. Then she recovered to normal. No. It is making me want to be your friend even more. You are quite strange. Same here, same here. Skadi, give me yourmunicator. Ill enter my number in it. I have something to do tomorrow morning. After Im done, you can test me to see if I can be your friend. Sure. Take it. Skadi handed themunicator at the side to Chen Heng. ------ The next day: After Chen Heng ate breakfast with Blue Poison, he sent her to the medical department. Blue Poisons mission was with the people from the medical department. Then he went straight to Nightingales private ward. When Chen Heng knocked on the door, Shining came out. Look at the time! Shining is already in Nightingales private ward. He now suspected Shining had spent the night there. Its He Who Knows Fate! You are here! Liz is preparing mentally. Come in. Shining immediately invited Chen Heng in upon seeing him. Indeed. Being prepared is quite important before eating the secret medicine. However, Nightingale just seems to be in a daze. Chen Heng pointed to Nightingale, who was holding the small bottle containing the medicinal pill. To say it in a nicer way, isnt it just mental preparation? Furthermore, being in a daze like this might be the best mental preparation for Liz. Chen Heng found himself unable to rebut. Alright. Since you are here, it is time to start the treatment. Liz, have you made up your mind? It is not toote to change your mind. Trust me. Those are not pleasant memories. Shining solemnly verified Nightingales determination. Shining, Ive already thought it through. After hearing Nightingales reply, Shining looked at Nightingale with a helpless gaze. However, since she had already decided, Shining could not object any further. One should decide for oneself. Shining did not want Nightingale to regret this matter in the future. However, Shining did not feel upset. Instead, she felt gratified that Nightingale had already grown up. Then our dear skilled Doctor He Who Knows Fate with a 100 cure rate, is there anything to take note of? It seemed that Shining was not in a bad mood; at least she was cheerful enough to joke with Chen Heng. Do you want to hear the truth or a lie? What do you mean? Shining suddenly had a bad feeling. The lie is that I have absolute confidence in this medicine. The truth is that this medicine can treat memory loss, but that is all I know. Book 4: Chapter 48: Heart Maze Book 4: Chapter 48: Heart Maze After hearing Chen Hengs words, Shinings mood immediately turned bad, her face darkening. Just as she was about to draw her sword, she remembered she had not fixed it yet; it was currently in two pieces. Dont get agitated. Never get agitated. Although I dont know how effective this medicine will be, I know it will absolutely not harm Nightingale. I can guarantee this. When Chen Heng saw that Shining was so angry that she wanted to draw her sword, he quickly exined to salvage the situation. After hearing Chen Hengs exnation, Shining pushed back the sword, which she already had pulled out by ten centimeters. After all, a broken sword still could kill. Of course, Shining would not actually kill Chen Heng. However, she would at least teach him a lesson, perhaps by changing his hairstyle? Maybe make him look like a beggar? You should at least know how to use it, right? Does she only need to eat it? Or are other preparations needed? I know this! I know this! I have the instruction manual. Then Chen Heng took out a thick book from his spatial storage. This book recorded the appearance, effects, conditions treated, usage method, and some contraindications of nearly all his medicinal pills. As Shining watched Chen Heng check the manual, she suddenly felt he was unreliable. It was not just Shining. Even the dazed Nightingale looked over and stared at Chen Heng. Very good, I understand now. Also, Nightingale, dont look at me like that. He could endure Shinings looking at him, but he found Nightingales staring at him unbearable. He could not stand it at all. This was especially so when Nightingale had a very pure look, making Chen Heng feel sinful. Oh Nightingale lowered her head with some doubt when she heard Chen Hengs words. Ah! Im dead. Nightingale is simply too cute! First, one needs to be calm before eating this medicinal pill. Nightingale did very well in this aspect. However, it is not enough. I will help herter. After that, this medicine has a slight chance of creating a heart maze. If it creates a heart maze, we need someone to help. Of course, a heart maze is only created under extreme circumstances, like the awakening memories being overly cruel and the person not being able to handle them within a short period. Such circumstances could lead to a heart maze appearing. What is a heart maze? Is it dangerous? Shining heard another strange term. A heart maze is just a simple maze. To others, it is easy to escape. However, it is extremely difficult for the person in question. Thats why someone needs to help. Dont worry. If a heart maze appears, Ill help Nightingalee out. Then thank you in advance. Shining felt the odds of a heart maze appearing for Nightingale would be very high. After all, those memories were not pleasant. Theres no need for thanks. Right now, the primary mission is to calm Nightingale. Nightingale, extend your hand. Chen Heng used his inner strength to massage Nightingales entire body. Dont think dirty. It was just in the sense of her meridians. However, based on Nightingales enjoyment, it should have seeded. After thoroughly calming down, Nightingale consumed that medicinal pill and promptly fell into a heart maze. She fell so fast that Chen Heng found it uneptable. Although Chen Heng had the six-star Nightingale in the game, he had not raised her Trust value by much, which meant he had not unlocked the story behind this matter. He only knew she had been quite pitiful. However, the situation showed he had underestimated her past. Her past life must have been extremely miserable. Can I ask, did Nightingale have an extremely terrible past? She actually ran into such an extreme situation. Nightingale was a sacrifice of war. That was an internal war. This child has extremely great talent in medicine, a blessing. However, that was the start of a disaster for her. During the internal war, she got locked up in a tiny space to treat the soldiers sent over from the battlefield. She was even forced to transfer her life force; it was seized and forcibly taken. Stop! Stop! Stop! Thats enough. I get a rough picture of what happenedter. Chen Heng had never liked tragic dramas, even when he was young. Then Alright, leave Nightingales heart maze to me. Walking out of a heart maze is the most difficult thing in the world for the owner of the memories. However, it is exceptionally easy for outsiders. This is why people who used such pills would get a helper they could trust. Just wait. Nightingale will wake up soon. After speaking, Chen Heng took out a Foundation Spiritual Pill and consumed it. Then he gently tapped Nightingales forehead after gathering the Spiritual Energy of a Foundation Building Realm cultivator, entering Nightingales heart maze. Chen Hengs vision turned dark. When he could see again, he was deep in Nightingales memories. After he opened his eyes, he saw Nightingale just as he was about to check his surroundings. It was not that he had excellent vision. Rather, Nightingale was right in front of him. Nightingale looked like how she did several years ago, about Sirins age, probably 14. Right now, she was in an extremely cramped metal cage, with her body curled up and her head buried between her knees. Furthermore, her clothes were tattered. Sirins clothes when he first met her were even better than this. Back then, Sirins clothes could at least be considered a clean bedsheet. Chen Heng would believe it even if he were told Nightingale had been fished out of the trash. There were several Sarkaz soldiers around Nightingale, the typical Sarkaz mercenaries seen in the Arknights game. There was also a stretcher in front of Nightingale, and a dead Sarkaz warriory on that stretcher. Chen Hengs sudden appearance startled these Sarkaz soldiers. Wordlessly, they picked up their weapons and charged at Chen Heng. Chen Heng did not even spare those soldiers a nce. He merely waved his hand, and a huge invisible hand smacked them away. In this heart maze, Will Energy reigned supreme. Chen Heng held the upper hand here. Not that Chen Heng looked down on anyone, but they were truly trash. Just based on his Will Energy, he would be equal to a Void Hollow Realm cultivator. He might even hold his own against a Great Maniptor Realm cultivator here. This was all thanks to the Will Energy from the Chen n ancestor. Nightingale, can you hear me? Chen Heng hurried to Nightingales cage. The longer he looked at this cage, the more familiar it seemed. Finally, he realized this cage resembled the cage in Nightingales Elite 2 portrait. As Chen Heng walked over, he called out a few times. However, Nightingale did not respond. Book 4: Chapter 49: Birdcage Book 4: Chapter 49: Birdcage When Chen Heng walked to that cage and wanted to open it, he found it strangely sturdy. Not that Chen Heng could not break this cage, but from its appearance and sturdiness, this was clearly a hurdle that Nightingaleid for herself. As a result, Chen Heng did not dare use brute force to break the cage. Since he could not use brute force, he could only open it the normal wayunlocking it. There was a lock on the cage, and it looked like the ancient locks of Chen Hengs world. Picking such locks was very easy, so Chen Heng manifested a metal pin with his Will Energy and tried to pick the lock. Unsurprisingly, he failed. Although it was easy to pick such locks, Chen Heng was not a professional locksmith. Furthermore, he suspected that even if he could pick such locks in reality, he needed to find the correct key in this heart maze to open the lock. Since he could not take shortcuts, he could only find the key the old-fashioned way. The first thing to check was the six Sarkaz soldiers, who had already gotten back to their feet. These Sarkaz soldiers were quite foolish. They only just stood up and immediately charged Chen Heng again. Who knows whether these soldiers were foolish in the first ce or it was Nightingales conception of the Sarkaz people as quick to take action without thinking? Sarkaz Soldier A charged forward, and it was immediately game over. Before the soldiers arrived before Chen Heng, he used his invisible hand to hold them up in the air. Even when Chen Heng held them upside down, the Sarkaz soldiers did not submit, persisting in struggling, so he used some ropes to bind them firmly. He spent five minutes searching these soldiers but did not find anything like a key. His second target was the Sarkaz soldiers corpse on the stretcher. This soldier had sustained very severe injuries before being transported over the battlefield. He had already died before even receiving treatment. There were many wounds on his body, and he was dead. That was why Chen Heng did not check him first. Just because he had killed before did not mean he was willing to search a corpse. He was not a forensic doctor, after all. After enduring his disgust and searching the Sarkaz corpse, Chen Heng still did not find a key. He did not even turn up a single piece of metal. Chen Heng scrutinized his surroundings, which were humid and dark. Besides the one containing Nightingale, there should be many other jail cells for locking prisoners up. However, these cells had no one; they were all empty. Furthermore, Chen Heng could feel tremorsing from above. If he listened carefully, he could even hear shouting. If Chen Heng guessed right, this should be an underground prison amid the battlefield. Those locked here should be the Medic operators with healing abilities and uncertain loyalties. As for hostages, as long as the Sarkaz were not fools, they would not ce the hostages beneath the battlefield. They did not need to take regr soldiers as hostages, so those soldiers would be directly killed. Hostages with special statuses would not be locked up in the battlefield, unless something was wrong with the fieldmanders head. Just as Chen Heng was preparing to go off to search for clues, he suddenly noticed Nightingale holding something that looked like a key when he was about to tell her his intentions. ... The key is in the hands of the prisoner. What kind of trashy game design is this? However, this made sense after some thought. They were in Nightingales heart maze. To exin it seriously, the heart maze was a hurdle Nightingale set up for herself. It would depend on Nightingale whether she could pull through. From this perspective, it was normal that she held the key to her cage. Normal, my ass! Had I known Nightingale held the key, I would not have searched those six Sarkaz men and that bloody Sarkaz corpse! Hey! Nightingale, do you hear me? Im Chen HengIm He Who Knows Fate. He suddenly remembered he had not told Nightingale his real name. However, Nightingale did not respond to Chen Heng; she did not even move. When Nightingale remained still, he decided to try taking the key from her hands. Chen Heng approached Nightingale and found she had many bruises and wounds, which provoked heartache. For some reason, all the children of this Nightingales age that Chen Heng came in contact with had tragic pasts. First was Sirin. Her father had never shown himself, and her mother died to the Honkai. Then Otto experimented on her. Tragic did not begin to cover it. When she gained strength, she started her revenge on society. Unfortunately, she got beaten up by all the other factions. Next was Luo Li; she was quite tragic too. If Chen Heng recalled right, the current Luo Lis parents had already died. If he followed the original timeline trajectory, the Secret Schr Society would capture her to experiment on her in a few months to study her time ability. Although the Secret Schr Society figured nothing out, she had been miserably tortured. The third was the Nightingale at this age. Her parentsShining and Nearl? That means this child had no parents. She was a sacrifice in the Sarkaz internal war, kept in a cramped space and forced to treat others. She even had her life force plundered, forcibly drawn out. Furthermore, based on her current injuries, she had suffered a lot of humiliation. All the girls this age that I met had tragic lives. Is it because of me or them? Do I have a particr affinity for tragic backgrounds? Chen Heng shook his head and dismissed these stray thoughts. The important thing right now was to get the key from Nightingale. As the cage was notrge and Nightingale sat in the center, Chen Heng could reach the key in her hand at a stretch. However, Chen Heng found he could not insert his hand between the cagesrather, this enormous birdcagesbars. It felt like something blocked him. Despite the sizeable gap, he could not put his hand in. Perhaps the birdcage only allowed the inside to pass things out, and people outside could not get the things inside? What a ridiculous rule! There is such a big gap, and the key is so near, yet I cant get it. This is like solving a difficult math question. The teacher already gave the answer, but he wants the solution. This feels exactly the same. Book 4: Chapter 50: Sarkaz Captain Book 4: Chapter 50: Sarkaz Captain The most important thing was that Chen Heng could not use force this time. He did not know what would happen if he used force. What if he wiped out Nightingales recent memories? Not only might he fail to treat Nightingale, but if he wiped Nightingales memories and Shining knew, she would also strangle him. Nightingale Chen Heng called Nightingales name again. Then he suddenly recalled Nightingales real name was Liz. Nightingale should just be a codename. Perhaps she was not yet called Nightingale now. Liz! Liz, answer me! It worked. Chen Heng saw Nightingale move when he called her name. Then she raised her head and looked at him. After Liz raised her head, Chen Heng immediately met her hollow gaze. There were bruises on her face, and she looked very pale. Who areyou? Me? You dont remember me? Im He Who Knows Fate. He Who Knows Fate? I dont remember you. Do I know you? You dont know me now, but you know me in the future. I am a time traveler. I came from the future to save you. In any case, Nightingale had no memories of the future, so he started getting creative. Then youd better go back. You cannot save me. This is a battlefield, Nightingale said in the cage, hugging her legs with her hands and resting her chin on her knees in a typical posture of insecurity. Dont worry. I will rescue you and bring you to safety. I am very strong. Its useless. Just give up. The battlefield is just above this underground prison. Even if you escape this underground prison, you cannot escape the battlefield. Nightingale looked like she had given up all thoughts of resisting. You need to trust me. Just hand me the key in your hand. I can bring you out after I open the cage trapping you in this prison. Also, look at the six Sarkaz soldiers. I subdued them very easily. Chen Heng pointed at the key in Nightingales hand and then gestured towards the six Sarkaz soldiers he had bound and was holding upside-down. It is just six. There are countless Sarkaz soldiers outside. They will not let me go. Chen Heng was very patient. He intended to continue verbally convincing Nightingale. He had time. The time in a heart maze was different from outside; the speed of thoughts was much faster than reality. Actually, even if Chen Heng could not deal with the heart maze, he could leave and get help from the all-powerful association store. However, he would not be satisfied with that. Just as Chen Heng wanted to continue convincing her, footsteps came from the corner behind him. Based on the sound, the source of the sounds would soon appear. It sounded like there were many people. A, B, C, Dwhy are the six of you taking so long? A coarse voice rang out as arger-than-average Sarkaz soldier appeared around the corner. This person immediately saw the six Sarkaz soldiers hanging upside-down and the soldier on the stretcher dead. Be careful! A person from another race infiltrated the underground fortress! Who are you?! Why did you appear in the underground fortress? The Sarkaz soldier who was probably the leader issuedmands, and ten-odd Sarkaz soldiers followed him around the corner. These Sarkaz were tall and burly, showing ferocious expressions. When they saw Chen Heng, they immediately pointed their weapons at him. Chen Heng initially thought that these NPCs of the heart maze could not speak. Did they evolve? Will you believe me if I said I was just passing by? Captain, this person suddenly appeared in the underground fortress. I suspect he is a spy from the other races. He is here to deal with our secret weapon! One of the six soldiers hanging upside-down suddenly spoke. Is the secret weapon hes referring to Nightingale? Damn! Werent you mute? Why didnt you say something earlier? Chen Heng now suspected Nightingale had given the heart maze a buff, or rather, installed a verbalmunication DLC. That seems to be the case. I wonder how the other races found out about this secret weapon. It does not matter. Everyone, attack! Capture this spy from the other races first! The Sarkaz captain waved his hand, and the soldiers behind him swarmed towards Chen Heng. This time, Chen Heng did not use any ability. Instead, he charged forward to sh head-on barehanded. As wooden prison cells lined the two sides, the soldiers had little room to rush over and could only charge over in rows. This meant Chen Heng did not have to deal with all ten-odd in one go. As the first soldier reached Chen Heng, he swung arge sword at Chen Heng. Chen Heng lowered his body and lunged at the soldiers chest. Iron Mountain Smash! Bang! After the loud report, Chen Heng shoved that soldier into the oing soldiers and snatched away the weapon in this soldiers hand. Although Chen Heng was from a sword immortal n, he could not convert his martial arts to cultivation. He could only continue tempering himself as a martial artist. In modern times, the sword was a restricted weapon, so he had learned a few fist techniques. The Eight Extremes Fist Technique was one of them. When Chen Heng gained a sword, it meant it was time for the battle to end. Half a minuteter, that captain saw his subordinates all lying on the ground, moaning. Now, he felt a distinctck of confidence. Who are you? Are you from Yan? This battle is an internal conflict of the Sarkaz. Why are the Yan people interfering? If you stop now, I can spare you. The battlefield is right outside. You cannot escape. Although the captain spoke fiercely, Chen Heng could tell he was bluffing. Chen Heng did not answer him. Instead, he carried his sword and walked over. What are you doing? Donte overIll fight you! He was indeed a Sarkaz. He turned aggressive the moment there was a disagreement. Although he felt terrified earlier, he did not shrink back when it was time to fight. However, victory did not depend on bravado. You see? Liz, Im very strong, right? Hand me the key in your hands. Ill bring you out. No. I feel what the captain said makes sense. I suspect you are here to kill me. Nightingale still did not give the key to Chen Heng when she heard him. She even moved back a little. Book 4: Chapter 51: My Wife, I’m Your Husband Book 4: Chapter 51: My Wife, Im Your Husband Liz, do you know, learning to doubt others is very important. However, dont doubt me at this crucial moment. Im here to help you. You say you are from the future. What proof do you have? Proof? Where would Chen Heng find proof? This was a lie in the first ce. Indeed, you dont have any, right? Coming from the future is impossible in the first ce. After saying that, Nightingale buried her head back in her legs once more. Proof? Where would Chen Heng find proof? Ah! Got it! Since I dont have proof, I can just fabricate one. Anyway, this is an illusion; I can create something with my Will Energy. Chen Heng looked at Liz and found her shutting herself off from the world rather than looking at him, so he manifested a picture of Nightingale and himself. Liz, look. This is a picture we took in the future. He proffered it to Nightingale in the cage. Chen Heng and Nightingale appeared extremely intimate in this picture. He had not created this picture out of nothing but drawn inspiration from a group picture of Shining, Nearl, and Nightingale he saw in her room. Shining and Nightingale were intimately holding hands, sitting on a bench in a park, while Nearl stood behind the two. Chen Heng had swapped Shining for himself and removed Nearl. After all, Liz did not know those two yet. This Nightingale extended her hand out of the cage and took the picture. Alright, its proven. She can extend her hand out of the cage, although I cant. Look. Here is the evidence. We will go to a ce called Rhodes Ind in the future, and Nightingale, the name I called you by earlier, is your codename. Why do we look sointimate in this picture? How are we rted? What nonsense? How could they not be intimate? The original person there was Shining. Shining and Nightingale were practically sticking to each other. Who would believe they were not close upon seeing this? However, this made it hard for Chen Heng to exin. We are lovers. Chen Heng decided to get creative and do his best to sway her. Even if Nightingale kept her memories after leaving this ce, he could just exin it as an emergency. Shining would not me him, right? Lovers? Nightingale gave Chen Heng a suspicious gaze as she sat in the cage. Thats right, thats right. Look at the photo again. This is a scene from when we carried out a mission among some ruins. Chen Heng now produced a photo of the two when they were in Chernobog. This was from when he spatial jumped with her, but instead of him holding her sleeve, he changed it to them holding hands. Nightingale found the first photo a little strange, but she felt something upon seeing the second. Could the two of us really belovers? Liz, you have to believe me. If we were not lovers, why would I travel through time to rescue you? If you dont quicklye with me, your legs will suffer severe injury, ording to the original timeline. Look, this is a picture of me massaging your legs. Chen Heng took out another picture of himself from when he examined Nightingales leg for the first time. He had not altered this picture. Chen Hengs series of moves stupefied Nightingale. Now, she was 80 percent convinced. My wife, quickly pass me the key. Ill bring you out. Wi-wife? What are you saying? Nightingale became flustered upon hearing the word wife. Right now, she was still a child, and someone suddenly called her his wife. We are lovers in the future, but you are very shy, so you never let me call you Wife in front of others. However, there is no one else here. Look, I traveled to the past to rescue you. Whats wrong with calling you Wife? Come, Liz, call me Husband. Chen Heng had already gone full creative, so he teased and flirted with her with all his might. In any case, he did this to save her. Since his motive was good, the process was not important. HusHusband? Nightingale said doubtfully, and her face flushed red. Good. Wife, pass me the key. Ill bring you out. Nightingale never expected Chen Heng to be so daring. She did not know what to say. After I rescue you, you wont have those severe injuries in the future. When I return to the future, Ill ask Shining to witness our wedding. Shining? Nightingale suddenly heard a name that provoked a response in her. She did not know this person, but hearing this name made her feel incredibly strange for some reason. Thats right, Shining. She is the person who originally rescued you. After I rescue you, Ill pass you to her. At the same time, she is the person who introduced me to you, and she is like half a mother to you. This is her picture. Be it the future or current you, you would feel extremely intimate with her. Chen Heng manifested Shinings photo and handed it to Nightingale. As Nightingale looked at Shinings picture, she felt a sense of intimacy, a motherly affection. Now, she believed Chen Heng. However, the lovers rtionship My wife, how is it? Do you feel anything? I do. Do you believe me now? Since you came to help me, I believe you. However, about being lovers Theres no need to doubt that. Look at howfortable I am calling you Wife. If we didnt have such a rtionship, could it sound so natural? How could it not be natural? Chen Heng called Nightingale, Shining, and Skadi his waifus every day. Ah! Men However, you still arent veryfortable with calling me Husband. Theres a reason for this. Even in the future, you are rather shy. You rarely call me Husband. So, even when theres no one around, you I, what? Liz, can you call me Husband again on ount of my traveling through time to rescue you? Just once. Husband. Nightingale endured her shyness and said the word. Perhaps Chen Hengs method had sessfully tricked Nightingale and moved her. Nightingales voice was especially soft, but who was Chen Heng? He was not deaf and could clearly hear it. Although Chen Heng felt slightly embarrassed at tricking a teenage Nightingale, he felt excited more than that. Putting everything aside, with just this word, Chen Heng had not given away his medicinal pill for nothing nor entered the heart maze for nothing. Book 4: Chapter 52: There Really Is a Maze! Book 4: Chapter 52: There Really Is a Maze! Although Shining might chase Chen Heng across half of Rhodes Ind to kill him, this had been worth it. One should have dreams in life. Furthermore, the manual mentioned one might have memories of what happened in the heart maze, but some would not. Chen Heng gambled on Nightingale not keeping the memories. However, he would feel this gamble was worth it even if he lost. Alright, Wife, quickly hand me the key. Ill rescue you. Chen Heng again extended his hand towards Nightingale. This time, she hesitated for only a moment before handing the key to Chen Heng. The metal cages invisible barrier did not obstruct her. Chen Heng epted the key. This key waspletely golden and felt heavy, but that did not matter. The most important thing was he could rescue Nightingale from the cage. Click! Chen Heng ced the key in the lock and smoothly opened it. After removing the lock, he opened the cages door and entered, extending both hands towards Nightingale. Come, Wife, lets go. Alright. Nightingale cooperatively extended her arms, letting Chen Heng take her into his embrace. Perhaps because Chen Heng had been calling her Wife, she no longer felt so shy about this address. Chen Heng carried Nightingale out of the metal cage, then walked out the way the Sarkaz captain came. Now, he did not worry about suddenly appearing on the battlefield. Rather, he really wanted to go to the battlefield, but he knew he could not get there so easily, as he was currently lost. ording to that captain, he would reach the surface after turning the corner and going straight. However, that proved false after he started walking. The underground fortress had turned into a maze. When Chen Heng discovered that the underground fortress had turned into a maze, he wanted to use brute force to get out. However, he found the walls and ceiling unbreakable. Husband, you have been at it for over half an hour. Can you do it or not? Over the past half-hour, Chen Heng had been calling Nightingale Wife, which had led Nightingale astray. Now, she felt no qualms about addressing Chen Heng as Husband. Chen Heng held Nightingale in a princess carry, and she would asionally rub her head against his chest, a feeling simr to a kitten. A man cannot give up. Just wait. A drawing board and a pen appeared around Chen Heng, which he handed to Nightingale. Wife, Ill scout the ce, and you make a map. That will prevent us from walking backwards. We will get out after trying several times. Alright, got it, Husband. Nightingale nodded obediently, then picked up the drawing board and started recording. Chen Heng suddenly felt some regret. Why did he im to be her lover? While he felt happy at Nightingale addressing him as Husband, what if she retained her memories after they left and she called him Husband? He was now very thankful Shining had not fixed her sword yet. That was not the most terrifying thing. It would be fine if the problem got solved after Shining chased after him and beat him up, but wouldnt it be over if she made him take responsibility for this? However, the odds of that were slim. If Chen Heng were Shining, he would not nt a flower (Nightingale) in cow dung (Chen Heng). [TL Note: Flower in cow dung is a metaphor for a mismatch in partners, like something pretty with something unsightly but used to describe romantic rtionships, kind of like Beauty and the Beast.] Liz, youd better address me as Ah Heng. My true name is Chen Heng. Honestly, I feel a little shy about you suddenly addressing me as Husband all the time. Got it, Ah Heng. Just like this, Chen Heng wandered this endless underground maze, repeatedly running into dead ends while Nightingale recorded their routes. Using the map she made, he found new paths. Their patience was rewarded. Going by Chen Hengs reckoning, they finally saw the exit after another two hours. That was a wooden staircase going up. It should lead out of the underground fortress. When Chen Heng turned his head back, he found that the extremelyplicated maze had turned into a straight line. The corner that the Sarkaz captain turned around was just one hundred meters away. Chen Heng looked at that passageway and then at the maze map in his hand. Finally, he tossed the map to the ground. Whats wrong, Ah Heng? Upon seeing Chen Hengs frustrated grimace, Nightingale touched his face with both hands and smoothed down his expression, which had changed slightly from his anger. Nothing. Its about time to leave. The maze he had worked for nearly three hours to get out of had turned into a straight hundred-meter-long passageway. Who would not get angry? However, this was not the time for anger. When can we meet again? I cant bear to leave you. Ermhow about you just stay in the past with me? We will meet again after three or four years. Its impossible for me to remain here, as there are limitations. Now, Chen Heng thought, Did I raise her Trust value too high? Of course, that made sense. After all, he had rescued her and called her Wife for so long. However, he did not feel happy at all. Instead, he hoped Nightingale would only see him as a friend after she woke up. This segment would just be a memory in her heart. It should not affect Nightingale much. Alright. Even a blockhead like Chen Heng could make out Nightingales disappointed look. However, he did not console her. Instead, he slowly climbed the stairs and manifested an invisible hand with his Will Energy to pull the metal ring on a trapdoor, as he carried Nightingale with both hands. With a hard pull on the metal ring, light appeared in the twos vision. Then loud shouts and miserable cries rang out. When Chen Heng carried Nightingale out of the underground fortress, he did not find himself on the battlefield but in what should be a treatment center of one of the factions. While it was called a treatment center, it was just arge tent. Injured Sarkaz soldiersy on simple beds in the surroundings. The beds were simply some straw covered with white bedsheets. There were also several Medic-type soldiers bandaging or treating these soldiers. Who are you? Wheres the captain? Chen Heng and Nightingales appearance caught the attention of two Sarkaz soldiers guarding the underground fortresss entrance. Book 4: Chapter 53: Successful Awakening, But… Book 4: Chapter 53: Sessful Awakening, But Chen Heng did not waste time speaking to these minions. Instead, he just tore through the tent and soared into the sky while carrying Nightingale. When Chen Heng stopped in the air, he saw the savage battlefield. Both sides had Sarkaz soldiers. As a race, the Sarkaz wasbative, the kind that would not rest until one side died. This led to the abnormal intensity of this battle. Liz, close your eyes and wait. You will be safe in a while. Chen Heng asked Liz to close her eyes to prevent severe psychological trauma. Although these scenes should be from Nightingales memoriesmeaning she had seen them beforehe still did not want her to witness such cruel sights. Alright, got it. Nightingaley in Chen Hengs embrace, looking cute. Usually, people or objects in the air would be everyones target; Chen Heng was no exception. Furthermore, he got targeted by both sides. Arrows, bolts, stones, Arts, fireballs, wind desall sorts of things soared towards Chen Heng. However, his attraction barrier blocked them all. Actually, Chen Heng did not mind facing such situations face-on, as he felt confident in his martial prowess. Mazes like the earlier one gave him a headache; he was not good at solving puzzles. As treatment centers tended to be at the rear of battlefields, Chen Heng found the direction to leave the battlefield as quickly as possible: the back of the treatment center. As he flew over, he scanned the battlefield. To solve this heart maze, he needed to deliver Nightingale to a safe ce. What would make her feel the safest should be Shining, so he guessed Shining would be somewhere around. By the time Chen Heng reached the periphery of the battlefield, he still had not seen Shining. However, he saw something that looked like an endpoint, so he continued flying along the fringe. As he flew, he felt like he was running around a track. The difference was that he had to maintain his attraction barrier to block the projectiles and ranged Arts. Chen Heng flew like this for five more minutes, almost circling the entire battlefield when he finally found his target: a ck-robed Shining holding a staff. At this moment, Shining stood on a small hill. Soldiers were fighting in the surroundings, but none charged her. This gave Chen Heng the impression of an RPG game and Shining was an NPC in the game. No matter how chaotic the battlefield was, it would not affect her. When Chen Heng arrived over Shinings hill and approached her, Nightingale started glowing. Nightingale suddenly kissed Chen Hengs face and leaped out of his embrace. This action scared him for a moment. After leaving Chen Hengs embrace, she grew taller and returned to her grown-up form in a few seconds. Nightingales expression as she looked at him changed. After Nightingale grew up, Chen Heng suddenly discovered his legs turning into light and scattering, like when a Heroic Spirit left. It looked like Nightingale had recovered, so the outsiderChen Henghad to leave. Nightingale? Chen Heng asked probingly. Yes, its me! Thank you foring to help me, He Who Knows Fate. Phew! It looks like it seeded. Since thats the case, Ill return to reality. Ill see youter. See youter. ------ Whoosh! When Chen Hengs consciousness left the heart maze, he immediately saw an anxious Shining. He Who Knows Fate, hows Liz? Shining realized Chen Heng had awakened, and immediately asked about Nightingale. Dont worry. She is fine; she should wake up soon with her memories recovered. By the way, how long did I stand like that? About three minutes. Chen Heng had taken three hours toplete his objective, but only three minutes had passed outside. Thats good, thats good. I did not waste too much time. Oooh Nightingale opened her eyes a couple of minutester. When Shining saw Nightingale open her eyes, Shining grabbed her hand. Liz, how are you? Nightingale did not immediately respond to Shining. She just stared at the white wall, looking no different from being in a daze. He Who Knows Fate, whats wrong with Liz? Shining, dont panic! Nightingale should be organizing her memories after recovering them. Theres no need to worry; this is normal. ------ After a while: Shining? Im here. Liz, do you feel any difort? How do you feel? Have you recovered your memories? Yes, I have recovered my memories. I have to thank He Who Knows Fate for that. Nightingale smiled faintly at Chen Heng, expressing her gratitude. Phew! Phew! Not just Shining released a bated breath; Chen Heng did too. It looked like Nightingale had not retained memories of the heart maze. This is great. At least Shining wont be hunting me down to cut me up. Thats right. Nightingale, Im going to Lungmen this afternoon. Do you want toe? In that much of a rush? Shining answered instead of Nightingale. It is a little urgent. Nightingale, do you want toe with me and rx a little? Nightingale did not immediately answer. Instead, she turned to Shining. The meaning was obvious: she wanted Shinings opinion. Nightingale, go on, then. You probably do not feel good after recalling your past. You can go and rx. Unfortunately, Nearl and I have missions and cannot go with you. Lets go see Nearl after you rest for a while. Ill send you and He Who Knows Fate to Lungmen in the afternoon. Alright. Alright, since Nightingale recovered her memories, my mission is done. I still have some things to do, so Ill leave first. Nightingale, rest well. Since Nightingale had already recovered her memories, there was no point in being amppost here. Furthermore, he still had to fight Skadi. I have to thank you. He Who Knows Fate, thank you for treating Liz. Thank you for helping Liz regain her memories. Youre wee. Just spend more time with Nightingale. Ill leave first. After speaking, Chen Heng opened the door to leave. He Who Knows Fate, see youter. Ah Heng, see youter. See you Did I just hear Nightingale address me as Ah Heng? Did I hear wrong? I must have heard wrong, right? Chen Heng stiffly turned his head back and looked at Nightingale. Night-Nightingale, what did you call me earlier? Book 4: Chapter 54: All-Capable Internet Friends Book 4: Chapter 54: All-Capable Inte Friends Ah Heng. Whats wrong? Just call me Liz in the future. Didnt you tell me to address you that way in the heart maze? Or would you prefer I call you Hus No, no, no! Ah Heng is good, its very good. Its greatso great that its as good as home. Chen Heng broke out in a cold sweat. ThisNightingale didnt lose her memories of what happened in the heart maze, which means I surrender! I surrender! If Nightingale really says Husband Shining, your sword is not fixed yet, right? As a precaution, Chen Heng verified the condition of Shinings sword. Not yet; why? Also, what happened in the heart maze? Nightingale would only let others address her as Liz if they had a certain level of friendship. Although He Who Knows Fate did help Nightingale a lot Something must have happened in this heart maze. Nightingale started exining after some thought. Oh! Heres the rough situation The rough situation is Liz and I worked together and sessfully escaped a maze. Chen Heng did not intend to give Nightingale a chance to speak. If Nightingale let something slip, he could forget about doing anything. The heart maze is really a maze? I thought it was just a term for it. I initially thought it would be something like a heart demon. I dont know about the heart mazes of others, but Lizs heart maze was indeed a maze. It took us three hours to get out. Ah Heng? Didnt you say you had something? Youd better go quickly. Ah Heng? Oh! My codename is He Who Knows Fate, but my real name is Chen Heng. You can address me as Little Heng or Ah Heng. I do have something right now, so Ill leave first. Chen Heng immediately left after a quick exnation, not daring to remain lest Nightingale say something. Humph! Serves you right for lying to me. Consider this the prelude to your punishment. As Nightingale watched Chen Heng flee, her initially low spirits, due to her recovered memories, improved. It was as Shining said; there was nothing good about Nightingales lost memories. Lie? Punish? Liz, what exactly happened in the heart maze? Furthermore, it looks like you are not in as bad a mood as I expected. So, heres what happened. Nightingale told Shining most of what happened in the heart maze. Of course, she mentioned nothing about the lovers rtionship or the husband-and-wife thing. Not just Chen Heng felt embarrassed about it. Nightingale also felt slightly embarrassed. ------ He Who Knows Fate: So, can you all give me some suggestions? Thats right. Chen Heng decided to get help from his all-capable Inte friends, to see if they could give him any ideasespecially when he had to bring Nightingale to Lungmen and would be alone with her. That flustered him somewhat. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Whats wrong? What happened? Magus of Flowers: Share what made you unhappy. Let us be happy. He Who Knows Fate: Merlin, younever mind. I wont mute you this time. Heres the situation: I treated Liz and restored her memories Efreet: You even call her Liz already. You are progressing pretty fast. He Who Knows Fate: Dont interrupt. Listen to me. Umaru-chan: Please begin your performance. He Who Knows Fate: Its like this 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: This is not just calling her Liz; you even called her Wife. Youthis Queen of Ice and Snow: A sin of your own doing. You deserve to die. He Who Knows Fate: Since Nightingale did not have her future memories, I had to be a little creative. In the end, I identally went too far. Efreet: Ptooey! Scum. He Who Knows Fate: How am I scum? I just went too far with my words. Is that illegal? Iron Fist Teacher: No, no, no! Going too far with your words is not illegal, as long as you can shoulder the consequences. He Who Knows Fate: Arent I here to seek advice from you all because I cant shoulder the consequences? Magus of Flowers: Just dont meet her for now and let her calm down. Wont everything be fine after that? Solomon: It is rare that Merlin makes a viable suggestion. He Who Knows Fate: However, before Nightingale recovered her memories, I had promised Shining to bring Nightingale to Lungmen. Furthermore, Nightingale confirmed it with me after her memories returned At that time, Nightingale looked like she did not remember the heart maze. Umaru-chan: Excellent. You sessfully blocked all paths of escape. You truly live up to your name, a person who knows your fate. He Who Knows Fate: 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: I have another method. Fight fire with fire. He Who Knows Fate: What do you mean? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: You have to go to Lungmen with Nightingale, right? That matter is already decided, so the chances of changing that are slim. In that case, add another person to ease the awkwardness between you two. Since all the Rhodes Ind operators you know are female, we can only consider this fighting fire with fire. He Who Knows Fate: Who says so? Theres a male. Is my Big Brother Ace just there for decoration? Kaltsit: Your Big Brother Ace is currently confined to bed. He endured several of Talhs attacks. Dont tell me you thought Ace would not suffer any injury. Can you truly bear to drag Ace, who risked his life to protect you, out of bed to apany you to Lungmen? Furthermore, you just want him there as amp post He Who Knows Fate: Then Texas and Exusiai would work, right? Umaru-chan: I dont think so. They have to work. How could they have time to apany you two all the time? He Who Knows Fate: Very well, I have decided. It shall be Skadi. Queen of Ice and Snow: He Who Knows Fate: Dont misunderstand. I mean Arknightss Skadi. Queen of Ice and Snow: You dont have to exin. I know. However, knowing is one thing. Hearing it still feels strange. Kaltsit: Skadi He Who Knows Fate: Skadi should be fine, right? She just returned from a mission, right? Kaltsit: Going by logic, Skadi could apany you to Lungmen. However, she usually picks up another mission immediately afterpleting one; she rarely remains in Rhodes Ind. He Who Knows Fate: Its fine. We are friends. Ill try to persuade her. Kaltsit: I wonder what Skadi would think if she knew her only friend ns on using her as a shield. He Who Knows Fate: You make it sound terrible. What do you mean, shield? I noticed Skadi does not have friends, so I want to help her make more friends. Efreet: Haha! As you said before, we are from the same chat group, so why the pretense? Who does not know? He Who Knows Fate: Book 4: Chapter 55: Competition with Skadi Book 4: Chapter 55: Competition with Skadi Solomon: SoI have a question. Do you regret it now? He Who Knows Fate: Regret what? Solomon: Regret tricking Nightingale into calling you Husband He Who Knows Fate: Sorry, there are no regrets whatsoever. Let me tell you this: it was worth it. This was a two-dimensional waifu calling me Husband, even though she had already turned into a real person. He Who Knows Fate: Alright, dont say anything more. I know what you want to say. But I. Do. Not. Want. To. Listen. I have a duel with Skadi; then Ill ask her about going to Lungmen. Kaltsit: Skadi is not that easy to trick, right? Solomon: No, no, no! Skadi is a killer whale, and killer whales have an innate friendliness to humans, so Skadi, Iming. Sorry to make you wait. Chen Heng had sent a message to Skadi after leaving Nightingales room, telling her to wait for him at the Vanguards training grounds and that he would arrive soon. Its fine. I just arrived myself. Lets begin, then. Do you want to use the weapons provided by the Vanguards training ground or the sword in your hand? As Chen Heng came over, he took out the sword he regrly used from his spatial storage. Ill use my sword. I feel that if we use the provided practice swords in the training grounds, you wont be used to them. After all, you use a heavy sword; using a regr sword would feel strange. After the two decided on their weapons, they chose the venue. The Vanguards training grounds differed from the Snipers. The Snipers training grounds were practically just a range. However, the Vanguards training grounds were simr to a karatepetition ground or a drill ground. There were also mock weapons and machines for training weapon proficiency. All the operators in the training grounds now looked at the two, probably because of Skadi. Skadi might not know many of Rhodes Inds operators, but practically all the Rhodes Ind operators knew her. When mentioning Skadi in Rhodes Ind, everyone would think of a beauty who inspired envy in any woman, splitting a mountain with a sword strike or brandishing a gigantic sword to cut armor open. The ordinary operators spoke of her as if she was a legendary character from a fairy tale. Eventually, the two chose arge open space, normally used for group training. Since the twosbat prowess was significantly destructive, a small space would be insufficient for them to go all out, hence therge drill ground they settled on. Thepetition between the two attracted the attention of many operators. Most operators stopped what they were doing and watched. Ill count down from three, and we will begin. Chen Heng drew his sword and ced the scabbard to the side. This sword was called Night Perfection. It was not an immortal sword but the strongest possible mundane sword, forged using the methods of ordinary, mundane people. Although it sounded incredible, it was not precious at all. After all, it was just a mundane sword, not evenparable to ordinary immortal swords used by Golden Core Realm cultivators. Chen Heng had spent a long time selecting it. He had already broken Shinings sword and did not want to break Skadis. From Skadis information, he noticed her sword was made with unique craftsmanship; he might not be able topensate her if it broke. Sure. Three, two, one, begin! Right after Chen Heng spoke, he charged Skadi. Chen Hengs sword was an ordinary one-meter-long bronze sword, a swift and nimble weapon, not at allparable to Skadis heavy sword. If he did not use his other abilities, his physical strength might lose to Skadis sword alone. Furthermore, her sword would be augmented by her horrifying strength, making the attack even more terrible, so he did not n on shing head-on. All martial techniques in the world can fail except swiftness. The wind is silent, the breath is like still water, the light has no shadows, and the swift sword leaves no signs. This time, Chen Heng used a move from the Chen n Sword Technique, the Shadowless Sword. The mundane version of the Chen n Sword Technique had a total of 89 moves, each move a set of sword techniques on its own. Furthermore, the primary characteristic of the Shadowless Sword was swiftness. Before Skadi could react, Chen Heng had already brought the tip of his sword to her throat. Skadi reacted only after that happened. She quickly swung her heavy sword and struck the side of Chen Hengs sword, using her strength to deflect his sword. However, she had fallen for his n. Even a strong wielder could not suddenly change the trajectory of a heavy sword, what more the gigantic sword in Skadis hand? Even Chen Heng found it heavy when he held it; that showed its heft. The rest of the battle followed Chen Hengs rhythm. He used his advantage in speed to maximize his results. He cut Skadis arm three times and once on the face. Of course, it was just a scrape; rather, the skin had not even broken. However, he had cut off some of her soft, long, silvery-white hair. Now, Skadi became serious, maybe because the long hair she was proud of got cut. After losing two strands of hair, she quickly took a few steps back, leaving Chen Hengs range. Then she swung her gigantic sword with great force at him. Skadis sword technique did not contain any fanciful moves. Her moves all had their roots in herbat experience. While not exquisite and refined, they were the most suitable for her way of using her sword. If Chen Heng did not use his abilities, he would not be much faster than Skadi. At the start, he held the advantage by seizing the initiative, allowing him to suppress her. Now, Skadi used strength to suppress Chen Hengs speed, slowly putting him at a disadvantage, as he did not dare to sh head-on, only continuously move around. If speed is all you have, that is not sufficient. You wont pass. I see. Looks like I will have to show some of my ns foundational techniques. Skadi and Chen Heng both took a few steps back, opening the distance between them. Fight seriously against me. Bring out everything you have. Ermnot to mention bringing out everything. I only need to use one of my abilities casually, and you will be left sprawled on the ground. Do you believe that? However, he did not intend to use his abilities. Instead, he chose one of the Chen ns foundational techniques: sword conception. To the Chen n, anypetition in the sword that disallowed sword conception was simply immoral and unfair. The Chen n Sword Technique took the path of cultivating multiple sword conceptions. Then one would forget all these sword conceptions and cultivate a sword conception path unique to oneself. Such a method was known as conception flux. Book 4: Chapter 56: Successfully Swindling Skadi Away Book 4: Chapter 56: Sessfully Swindling Skadi Away Every generation of the Chen n inheritor who created their unique sword conception could add their sword move and sword conception to the Chen n Sword Technique. Thus, the Chen n Sword Technique had increased from the original 49 moves to the current 89. Chen Heng closed his eyes, but Skadi did not take advantage of this to attack him. Control the sword with the heart; the sword follows the body; the sword changes with every step, each thought a sword; simplicity in its extremes and strength in its extremes. This was the sword conception of Chen Hengs Shadowless Sword. When Chen Heng opened his eyes again, Skadi felt her hair stand on end. To her senses, he hadpletely changed, bing utterly menacing. She sensed extreme danger approaching her. Remaining in ce, Chen Heng waved his hand casually, sending out a crescent-shaped sword qi. The sword conception he infused into it had it rushing at Skadi lightning quick. ng! Skadi raised her gigantic sword and blocked this sword qi. The sword conception did not just elerate the sword qi but even strengthened it. Initially, Skadi thought one sword qi would be the end of it. However, countless sword qi followed, rushing towards her. ng! ng! ng! ng! ng! Metallic ngor resounded throughout the drill ground. Those who did not know would think a smith was at work. The Shadowless Sword pursued speed. Firing sword qi with the Shadowless Sword made for swift, high-frequency attacks. Of course, that was not all there was to the Shadowless Swords sword conception. Skadi could only use her gigantic sword as a shield against the countless sword qi. This continued for about ten seconds. She managed to endure the first wave of sword qi, only to realize Chen Heng was missing. Skadi, you lost. Chen Hengs voice rang out behind Skadi. She wanted to swing her sword back but suddenly discovered a sword had been ced against her neck at some point. You win. This was Chen Hengs second method of using the Shadowless Swords sword conception: speed and invisibility. He had used the Shadowless Swords sword conception as buffs: first, a buff to increase the speed of the sword qi and their frequency of fire; second, a buff to increase his speed and make himself invisible. However, this was not the right way to use the Shadowless Sword. Chen Heng knew he could not bring out the Shadowless Swords sword conceptions true power like this. However, he also knew the Shadowless Sword did not suit him, so he did not focus onprehending the profundity of Shadowless Swords sword conception. This time, he used the Shadowless Sword against Skadi purely because it countered her. To deal with a high-offense, low-speed, heavyweight opponent, he should y the swift and nimble assassin. Of course, it would only work if he did not get hit. Skadi, do you have any ns for the next few days? Why? Is something up? I n to rest in Rhodes Ind for a day before going on a mission tomorrow. Now, Chen Heng and Skadi walked towards the canteen. While he had eaten breakfast, Skadi had not. As they walked, Skadi dabbed scar removal medicine from Chen Heng on the minor wounds he had inflicted. No matter how rash she may be, she was still a woman; she cared a lot about her appearance. Is your schedule that tight? I dont know anyone in Rhodes Ind. So why stay here? The lonely killer whale girl suddenly looked even lonelier. However, you do now. Chen Heng pointed to himself. So, what are you nning? Skadi did not refute him. Instead, she asked what Chen Heng nned. Skadi, would you like to visit Lungmen? Lungmen? Thats right. Not interested. Skadi immediately refused. Dont say that. Lungmen is a bustling city of trade. Isnt there anything you want to buy? None at all. Take it as a rxing trip. Cant you rx after working so hard for so long? You went on such a long mission; it is time to rx. We happen to be nning to take a rxing trip to Lungmen, so I thought of bringing you along. There are others? Just my patientNightingale. Then there are Lungmens local tyrants, Exusiai and Texas. Those two will be responsible for bringing us around. You also have a patient? Are you sub-ssing Medic? I only treated her with my ns secret medicine. I know nothing about medicine. So, lets take a trip to Lungmen. Alright. Dont worry. I guarantee your fun in Lungmen. He Who Knows Fate: I seeded. I seeded in swindling Skadi into agreeing to visit Lungmen. Queen of Ice and Snow: Efreet: You use the word swindle very urately. Kaltsit: You I now worry you might swindle away my Rhodes Inds high-levelbat force. He Who Knows Fate: What are you thinking? Why would I swindle them away? Kaltsit: Who knows? Umaru-chan: Speaking of which, He Who Knows Fate, why do you want to go to Lungmen? He Who Knows Fate: First, to experience the China of another world. Second, Lungmen is rich. This means I can easily get the materials I need. Furthermore, Yan backs Lungmen. If I exchange for materials with my medicinal pills, I should be able to get plenty of good things. Efreet: The fishing you mentioned a few days ago? He Who Knows Fate: What do you mean fishing? You make it sound so crude. I will sincerely offer a trade with Lungmens or Yans upper echelons, exchanging medicinal pills for materials. I cant be med if they get greedy. Faillen Angel Gabriel: He Who Knows Fate, why dont you just buy those materials with points? He Who Knows Fate: Why? Of course, because they are expensive. Just the materials for the Elite 1 promotion are worth 1,500 points. Furthermore, there is a 500-point processing fee. Given that, it would cost 2,000 points, which is a little expensive. After that, theres still the Elite 2 promotion. The materials for the Elite 2 promotion should be even more expensive. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: How many medicinal pills do you have? He Who Knows Fate: I have the Chen ns umtions for thousands of years. Its just a matter of whether the numbers terrify you. Now, these things are in my hands. Furthermore, medicinal pills remain in stasis when ced in spatial storages. They can be stored indefinitely; no need to worry about expiry. Efreet: Wastrel! He Who Knows Fate: What do you mean, wastrel? Do you think I want to do that? I am the only person left in the Chen nno, perhaps theres still the ancestor. You all have read the book concerning me, right? I did not use this umted wealth in that future. What happened in the end? I died, and the Chen ns lineage ended. Book 4: Chapter 57: Chen Heng Becomes Wealthy Overnight Book 4: Chapter 57: Chen Heng Bes Wealthy Overnight He Who Knows Fate: The most important thing is that the associations store does not have a sell function, so the best way to maximize the benefits of these medicinal pills is to trade with people outside the association. As for the people within the association, they probably would not think much of these medicinal pills, given the good things in the association. Queen of Ice and Snow: Theck of a sell function in the associations store is quite upsetting. I have looked up information on systems. Those systems have a sell function. Lord of the White Night: If only there were a sell function. How great would that be? Putting others aside, if the associations store had a sell function, I would top up my ount with 1,000,000 points. Iron Fist Teacher: Its a powerhouse. Just kill me. Efreet: I recall Lord of the White Nights world has all sorts of Gifts, right? If they can be sold, those things should be quite valuable. [TL Note: Gifts are the special abilities in Mondaiji tachi ga Isekai Kara Kuru S Desu yo? or Problem Children Are Coming from Another World, Arent They? Here is more information: /wiki/Category:Gift.] Lord of the White Night: Thats right. Right now, I dont even want to awaken my abilities without sufficient points on hand. Solomon: Lord of the White Night, you havent undergone the ability awakening yet? Lord of the White Night: Not yet. I n to umte over 1,000,000 points first, then use the ability second, third, and fourth awakenings together. That way would significantly help the recovery of my strength. Of course, it would be best to retrieve my Spiritual Essence first. [TL Note: Spiritual Essencealso known as Spiritual Status, Existence, or Spiritual Poweris the main power source in the Lord of the White Nights world, and the amount determines the rank of the lifeform. I found it hard to find an official ormon trantion for this series as of the time of tranting this, and I suspect that this term might not be locked down yet. Here is more information on Spiritual Essence: /wiki/User_blog:Mugen_no_Setsuna/Terminologies#Spiritual_Essence_and_Divinity.] He Who Knows Fate: Speaking of ability awakening, it is about time for me to undergo mine. I could have done it in my world, beforeing to Kaltsits world. However, I never found time. Kaltsit: Theres no problem with awakening your abilities in this world. Just find a remote ce. Dont do it in Rhodes Ind. It will cause too big amotion. He Who Knows Fate: Ok. He Who Knows Fate: By the way, are you all interested in immortal cultivation techniques? Or any medicinal pills? Although the quality of these medicinal pills is not as good as the associations, they are cheap. Iron Fist Teacher: Medicinal pillsis there any that can lengthen lifespan? I would like to buy a few for my family. He Who Knows Fate: There is. Why wouldnt there be? There are many medicinal pills. While there may not be many of other kinds of medicinal pills, there are definitely plenty of medicinal pills for increasing lifespan or extending life. Furthermore, medicinal pills for ordinary people are easy to concoct. This was an important source of ie for cultivators in the past. Do you want a few? The ones for ordinary people are 100 points a pill, but I dont know how much lifespan they will add. Iron Fist Teacher: Give me three, then. Umaru-chan: I want it too! Give me three. God Sai: I want it too, also three. I Have a Strong Presence: Two. He Who Knows Fate: Alright, dont worry. This medicinal pill can not only extend lifespan but also repair some old injuries. It is definitely worth it. Chen Heng immediately sent red packets containing medicinal pills to the people who ordered them. Simultaneously, he received his payment in points. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Large-scale street vending. Solomon: How envious. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: I do have things that can extend lifespan, but they are not like Chen Hengs medicinal pills, which are suitable for ordinary people. Queen of Ice and Snow: However, everyone is buying them for ordinary people. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Never mind. I dont really care for these points. Giving the family of the other members some protectionChen Hengs idea is quite good. He Who Knows Fate: Does anyone want cultivation techniques? Iron Fist Teacher: Ill pass. Cultivation takes too much time. It is not as quick as improving my ability. He Who Knows Fate: This is true, but abilities have a w that is not really a w. There is no stable pathway for improving them. However, the Will Energy cultivation methods provided by the associations store would be a pretty good solution. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Give me a copy. Im quite curious about the immortal cultivation techniques of your world. Queen of Ice and Snow: Give me one copy too. Lord of the White Night: +1 Efreet: Have you noticed Chen Heng sold the lifespan-increasing pills to those who are not very strong and have families who are ordinary people? Those that buy the immortal cultivation techniques are the powerhouses. Chen Heng has cornered the market. He Who Knows Fate: I have the Void Arts, the Profound Spirit Sutra, the Golden Crow Sr Refinement Scripturewhich one do you want? Never mind. Ill ce them all in the store. You can just get what you want. Chen Heng ced the ten-odd immortal cultivation techniques he had in his spatial storage into the store, pricing them at 20,000 points each. Chen Feng felt that this price was already very reasonable. After all, these were cultivation techniques to be immortals, the kind that could explodes and stars. Chen Heng thought about it. Probably only Shiroyasha could cause such damage. Even Saiki Kusuo would be hard-pressed to do so. Saiki Kusuo was strong, but his ability to change the world was not purely destructive. He could easily destroy the world, but Chen Heng doubted whether he could explode a star. As for Yakumo Yukari, practically no one could defeat her in her world, but it was still impossible for her to explode the Earth. Just the moon would already be challenging. Furthermore, Yakumo Yukaris abilityy in changing the world, not destruction. Chen Heng just didnt know how strong she would be after she awakened her ability. That level of damage was even more impossible for Skadi. Even Demon God King Goetia had to rely on the Human Order Incineration Ritual to try to get rid of humans, still far short of the level of exploding a star, what more Skadi? From this perspective, the peak of the Fate worlds destructive might was not that high. These people had focused their abilities on humanity. While there were Noble Phantasms that targeted stars, they were heavily limited. Most importantly, Gaia and yathe two suppressive forces of the worldwould not permit existences that could explode stars. Thus, 20,000 points for an immortal cultivation technique was already a friendship price, a considerable discount that was practically selling at a loss. Chen Heng also discovered a benefit of the store. cing these cultivation techniques in the store did not drain the Spiritual Energy in the jade strips, which meant he maintained the jade strips service life. Chen Heng did not ce only cultivation techniques that could make one an immortal. He also listed several low-grade cultivation techniques. Although these could not make one an immortal, they were cheap. He had prepared these for neers with few points. He did this because he suddenly had an idea. Since he could sell medicinal pills for extending lifespan, why couldnt he sell cultivation techniques that could extend lifespan? In the end, he listed the cultivation techniques leading to immortality at 20,000 points, those that did not at 2,000 points, and some outstanding martial arts manuals at 200 points. Soon, Chen Heng saw his points increase by 72,000 points from the sales of three immortal cultivation techniques, five regr cultivation techniques, and ten martial art manuals. Book 4: Chapter 58:1: The Aggressive Liz, Part 1 Book 4: Chapter 58:1: The Aggressive Liz, Part 1 Chen Heng received enough points to repair his Precognition in just a minute. Thiswas a sudden huge profit. He Who Knows Fate: Didnt you guys say you werent going to buy a cultivation technique? Especially you, @Iron Fist Teacher. Iron Fist Teacher: About thisI saw that the cultivation techniques were quite cheap, and the note said I could use it multiple times (five times), except I could not share it with other members using other means, so I bought one for my family. He Who Knows Fate: Didnt you just buy medicinal pills for extending lifespan? Iron Fist Teacher: They dont sh. Even if I dont eat those medicinal pills myself, giving them to others is also an excellent option. After all, I live in a normal world with no ridiculous abilities. Such pills are extremely rare, alright? Chen Heng suddenly felt he had missed a great opportunity. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: ThisHe Who Knows Fate, can the immortals of your world crushary bodies and explode stars? He Who Knows Fate: Thats right. Why? Efreet: Ex-explode stars?! Queen of Ice and Snow: I initially thought it was expensive. It turns out He Who Knows Fate had set a friendship price already. Lord of the White Night: Right, right. Honestly, the 20,000 points are worth it. Umaru-chan: Explode stars No. Ill bankrupt myself to get a cultivation technique! He Who Knows Fate: Umaru-chan, calm down. Although you can explode a star after bing an immortal, I dont rmend you buy these in your early stages, as it takes too long to cultivate. He Who Knows Fate: Furthermore, some worlds have more Spiritual Energy, and some worlds have less. Kaltsits world has plenty of Spiritual Energy, maybe because the limit of the worldsbat prowess is quite high, and no one uses the Spiritual Energy. Im not too sure. Umaru-chan: Explode starsexplode stars Iron Fist Teacher: Thats enough. Your is crying. Are you dissatisfied with Earth? Umaru-chan: No 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Then grow your ability the proper way. Your ability has great potential. Umaru-chan: Hahgot it ------ Time: 1 p.m. Location: Penguin Logisticss transport vehicle. People: Chen Heng, Nightingale, Skadi, Exusiai, and Texas. Dont worry. I will take good care of NightLiz. I promise she will have fun. Have fun! said Shining to Nightingale. Dont worry! He Who Knows Fate, dont be gone for too long. Ill wait for you in Rhodes Ind. Come back earlier, my seven-star operator. When you return, Ill get you an Elite 1 promotion. This was Doctor. Chen Heng felt the chances of Doctor getting him an Elite 1 promotion were very slim, as Kaltsit would not permit it. Dont worry, Doctor. I wont be back for a while. Sob! Sob! Dont! With Texas driving, the five set off for Lungmen. After the vehicle started, Exusiai, who was in the front passenger seat, suddenly turned her head around and said to Chen Heng, He Who Knows Fate, before we go, lets make this clear first. Do you remember what you said? Dont worry. Even if a monk runs, the temple cannot run. If I run, you cane to Rhodes Ind and find me. Sorry, Kaltsit. I can only trouble you with this. Thats good. Speaking of which, the tightly wrapped-up one is Doctor, right? She seems reluctant to let you leave. Hah! Reluctant? I feel she just wants me to work. She will not let me rest until all 24 points of my Morale are drained. Rather than reluctant, its more that she wants my body. Chen Heng understood the ugly side of these researcher types, as he was one himself. He knew what fate awaited him if he remained. Is Rhodes Inds treatment of their operators that bad? Exusiai somewhat doubted Chen Hengs words. Why not? Dont we have an example here? Chen Heng patted Skadis shoulder. You are Skadi, right? Does Rhodes Ind really treat their staff this poorly? Exusiai had been to Rhodes Ind several times and had heard of Skadi. This Skadi did not know what to say. Let me put it this way. Skadi, do you go on another Rhodes Ind mission after returning from a mission and resting for just one day? Yes Are those missions difficult? Are the enemies extremely strong for ordinary operators? Yes Thats it, then. Ah! ThisInitially, our boss wanted us to work with Rhodes Ind more, sending operators on exchange. It looks like I will have to raise this with my boss. Exusiai, I was just joking earlier. Dont believe what I said. If Exusiai believed Chen Hengs earlier words and told Penguin Logistics about it, he would be guilty of ruining Rhodes Inds cooperation with Rhodes Ind. Kaltsit would chop him up. But Skadi said she only gets to rest for a while. Thats because Skadi does not want to remain in Rhodes Ind, so she volunteers to go on missions. But Skadi faces strong enemies. Thats because Skadi is strong. Do you believe she can easily beat you up like you are a kid? Furthermore, Skadi volunteers. You were criticizing them so hard earlier, and now you are defending them with all your might. What are you nning? Exusiai now fully turned around, kneeling on the front passenger seat as she narrowed her eyes at Chen Heng. nning? Im not nning anything. I just dont want Kaltsit to hunt me down. Making a joke is one thing, but Kaltsit will not let me off if I ruin Rhodes Inds rtionship with Penguin Logistics. You are glib. Indeed, Chen Heng is very glib. After all, he could coax the young me to call him HusHmmm! Hmmm! Chen Heng covered Nightingales mouth in mid-sentence. Liz, dont. At least not hereJust tell me if you want anything. Ill buy them for you when we reach Lungmen. Nod if you agree. Chen Heng could not let Liz say it. If she did, his reputation would be ruined. Skadi would be fine, and he did not need to worry about Texas. However, Exusiaihe worried about her, especially since he was nning to run on her. Chen Heng looked at Nightingale seriously, hoping she would nod and agree. However, he suddenly felt a wet sensation on his palm covering her mouth. Could it be Book 4: Chapter 58:2: The Aggressive Liz, Part 2 Book 4: Chapter 58:2: The Aggressive Liz, Part 2 Chen Heng quickly released Nightingale. Why did you let go? I havent nodded yet? Nightingale cocked her head to the side, ying innocent. However, her actions Perhaps it was Chen Hengs misperception, but he saw a teasing expression in the usually pure Nightingales eyes. Skadi, who was to Chen Hengs left, did not understand the interaction between the two. Are friends normally this intimate with each other? You have to take full responsibility. Hus. Band, Nightingale whispered into Chen Hengs right ear. Chen Heng broke out in a cold sweat. Responsibility? What responsibility? I only went a little overboard with my words. The consequences should not be this severe, right? If he had not rescued Nightingale in person, he would have thought she was a different person. She is overly aggressive,ing on strong. All I did was [Author Note: You dont really think Chen Heng and Nightingale did not interact with each other during those two and a half hours in the maze, right? I initially wanted to write it in, but I feared you readers wouldin about padding the word count, so I didnt.] ErmI suddenly feel a little sleepy. Im going to take a nap. Dont disturb me. Im bad-tempered when Im woken up. Master Chen decided to use sleep to escape this awkward situation. Is that so? I would like to see how bad-tempered Chen Heng can be when I wake him up. Nightingale ced a finger on her lips, appearing pensive. How very alluring! Ah! Ptooey! Its very scary. Nightingale, let me tell you this: dont push me into a corner. I am capable of anything. By then However, Chen Heng only dared to think this; he would never say it aloud. After all, he would be the one suffering in the end. Because he sold some cultivation techniques in the morning, he had earned points numbering in the five digitsenough to repair his Absolute Precognition. Chen Heng had been wondering when he could raise enough points to repair it; he had never expected to raise sufficient points by selling cultivation techniques. When Chen Heng returned to his room earlier, he had used 50,000 points and the half-price discount card ya gave him to purchase the service to repair the Absolute Precognition. There was nothing much to exin about the process, as Chen Heng did not feel any different. If pressed to state something, perhaps his eyes felt a little sore, but they quickly recovered. The Absolute Precognition did not lead to any grand scenes. After Chen Heng repaired the Absolute Precognition, he tested its effects and found this thing somewhat disappointing; it was not as strong as he expected. However, that did not refer to the Absolute Precognition ability itself, just its effect for Chen Heng. For an ordinary person, the Absolute Precognition was a bug-like ability. After all, it could divine the future, practically giving them a guide to their life. However, the user of the ability was Chen Heng. Who was Chen Heng? He was a Dimension Administrators Association member. The Dimension Administrators Association was an existence that transcended the world. Furthermore, he normally interacted with existences that did not affect karma. Be it the system, the chat group, or the association, all these transcended the world. This resulted in a problem. The Absolute Precognition was extremely limited on things that transcended the world. He could use the Absolute Precognition to see what would happen if he joined the Dimension Administrators Association, purely because the Dimension Administrators Association let him see it. When Chen Heng discovered Luo Li and Mo Qingtong had re:lived, he realized the Absolute Precognition probably did not work on things like systems or the interdimensional chat groups. The current situation was that the Absolute Precognition could clearly show the future if it was not affected by factors that transcended the world. However, when system users, chat group members, or the like were involved, the observed future seemed to have a veil covering it. If this were a high-ranked irvoyance, this situation would not be too strange. However, the Absolute Precognitions scale was not as high as a high-ranked irvoyance. For example, if a transmigrator entered the Type-Moon world, and this world had both Solomon and Mother of Mifune. [TL Note: Mother of Mifune (real name unknown) is a street forteller in The Garden of Sinners, who possesses the ability to avoid tragedies through precise advice. While she cannot see the future, her advice is supposedly 100 urate. Thus, her ability is described as an imitation of Precognition. Here is more information about her: /wiki/Mother_of_Mifune.] Solomon would see that a person who transcended the world woulde in the future. Perhaps he might see some information pertaining to that transmigrator. However, Mother of Mifune might only sense a change in the future when the transmigrator entered the world. Chen Heng could overlook this. After all, he had obtained this ability for free. However, this did not mean the Absolute Precognition waspletely useless to him since the ability awakening also affected the Absolute Precognition, so Chen Heng anticipated his Absolute Precognition bing something like irvoyance after two ability awakenings; it would be even better if he got an EX-ranked irvoyance. Yeah, right. Only in my dreams. Now, Chen Heng wondered if he should impersonate a psychicah! No. It should be prophet. He felt this would be a lot of fun. He Who Knows Fate: Ive repaired my Absolute Precognition. Kaltsit, can you change my codename to Prophet? Kaltsit: ?? Kaltsit: What are you trying to do? Dont mess around. He Who Knows Fate: What are you thinking? Do I look like someone who messes around? Kaltsit: You dont look like one He Who Knows Fate: Thats the way. Kaltsit: You are one. He Who Knows Fate: Kaltsit: Just look. You have been at Rhodes Ind for only three or four days, and what have you done? Every day, Doctor keeps crying about promoting you to Elite 1. She refuses to get up when I dont agree. You broke theboratorys wall when you tested your ability. When you stored your blood in the blood bank, you shaped Warfarin, a senior medical staff of Rhodes Ind, to your liking. After that, you coaxed Nightingale into calling you Husband while treating her. Now, you took Skadi away. To think you could even do that! Now, you want to y prophet? Are you thinking of ying God? He Who Knows Fate: Efreet: A massint. Magus of Flowers: Kaltsit, you poor thing. He Who Knows Fate: Alright, alright. I wont change my codename. Kaltsit: This is not a problem of codenames. I have no problem, even if you change your codename ten times. The main thing is to avoid using your Absolute Precognition to cause problems. You can change your codename; just dont cause problems. Magus of Flowers: Prepare for fire, thieves, and Chen Heng. Well done. He Who Knows Fate: Merlin, you are getting carried away. Are you thinking that Ithe administratorwill not take action? Magus of Flowers: I was merely speaking the truth. I Have a Strong Presence: Am I the only one interested in the Absolute Precognition ability? Iron Fist Teacher: No. Im interested too. Book 4: Chapter 59: Starting in the Lungmen Guard Department Book 4: Chapter 59: Starting in the Lungmen Guard Department Faillen Angel Gabriel: So, what can your Absolute Precognition do? Can it see the result of card draws? Or how about lottery numbers? He Who Knows Fate: It can, but is that all you actually think about when ites to the Absolute Precognition? Faillen Angel Gabriel: What else? Saving the world? King Wolffy: Can I use it to see how thembs save theirpanions? Although mutton is delicious, I still want to eat thembs from Goat Vige. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Just give up. Thats impossible. You can forget about eating mutton from Goat Vige in your lifetime. I feel that its not a problem with you. This should be the doings of your worlds world consciousness. King Wolffy: This world consciousness is too repulsive. Umaru-chan: Speaking of which, Wolffy, why dont you kill thembs and turn them into a dish before eating them? Why must you cook them alive? Wolffy: Shouldntmbs be cooked alive? Solomon: God Sai: This world consciousness, or whatever it is, sounds very troublesome. However, I must say, the things in the associations store are excellent. To think theres a house made of coffee pudding. This is great. Umaru-chan: I initially wanted to buy a house made of candy, but I felt too embarrassed to do so. nk Never Loses: We have gone off-topic. Do you think having the Absolute Precognition counts as cheating in a game? Queen of Ice and Snow: It should be like the rules of your game world. As long as no one discovers it, it is not cheating. nk Never Loses: I somewhat envy you now. However, I dont envy the part of being able to see the results in the future but its intelligence-gathering capability. I Have a Strong Presence: So, can you answer my question? I find I have a weak presence not only in reality but also in this group 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Iron Fist Teacher: Has your ability already grown strong enough to affect the Dimension Administrators Association? Lord of the White Night: Erm Somehow, I find that incredible. I Have a Strong Presence: But I cant feel happy about that at all. He Who Knows Fate: Back to the Absolute Precognition, it is not as powerful as you think. Perhaps in an ordinary worldIm referring to a world where there are no systems, transmigrators, transcenders, or interdimensional chat groups to disrupt the worlds karmathis ability would be ridiculously strong. However ining continues for a long time) Efreet: Alright, we got it. It is indeed not very useful for someone who has nothing better to do than travel to other worlds, like you. He Who Knows Fate: Can I object? Iron Fist Teacher: How different is the Absolute Precognition from a high-ranked irvoyance? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Dont we have two high-ranked irvoyance users here? @Magus of Flowers @Solomon Solomon: I see it. I see it. Ive been lurking. The Absolute Precognition is very different from a high-ranked irvoyance. The high-ranked irvoyance I previously had could see the distant future. As He Who Knows Fate said, if someone from a parallel world transmigrated over, I would notice it beforehand. However, I wouldnt know what the transmigrator would be like. Magus of Flowers: Me too! Me too! Solomon: Trashy Merlin, just leave the group. I wouldnt want your trashy irvoyance even if you gave it to me. Magus of Flowers: Merlins lecture is beginning. Solomons high-ranked irvoyance can see the futureall major and minor matters. However, it has its weaknesses. If we were topare the future to an ordinary book, irvoyance would know the outline of this book but not the exact content. The Absolute Precognition truly reads the book from start to end. Efreet: That barely sufficed. Queen of Ice and Snow: Simply put, irvoyance can see more things than the Absolute Precognition, but it cannot see them in as much detail as the Absolute Precognition. Its that simple; why all that nonsense? Trashy Merlin! Just leave the group. Magus of Flowers: You are all oppressing me, and you have never stopped for a moment. Solomon: In the end, the Absolute Precognition watches the entire situation from a persons perspective. Although it might just be segments, it would be more detailed. He Who Knows Fate: Thank you, the two irvoyance users, for the expert exnation. Solomon: Im d it is useful. He Who Knows Fate: Im going to try a 10x draw in Arknights. Lets see if I can divine card draws. ------ Ten minutester: He Who Knows Fate: This is great! It works! I tried it earlier. Guess how many six-star cards I drew? Umaru-chan: Three? Efreet: Four? He Who Knows Fate: Wrong. Six! After having the Absolute Precognition, I discovered my luck with card draws is quite poor. After trying for ten minutes, I finally saw an opportunity to draw six six-star cards in a 10x draw. Umaru-chan: How enviable. He Who Knows Fate: Go on and envy, but you cant get it. Umaru-chan: 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Is this all you are capable of with the Absolute Precognition? He Who Knows Fate: What should I be getting, then? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Of course, a perfect draw. If you are a man, get ten six-star cards in a 10x draw. He Who Knows Fate: My Absolute Precognition sees the future, not changes the future. That is too ridiculous. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Tsk He Who Knows Fate: Im done chatting. Im going to sleep for a while. Im now filled with anticipation for the trip to Lungmen. ------ Dreams were beautiful, but reality was harsh. The perfect seven-day trip to Lungmen hit a snag on the first afternoon. Lungmen Guard Department: [TL Note: Here is more information about the Lungmen Guard Department: /wiki/Lungmen_Guard_Department.] Sorry about that, Little Big Brother. I implicated you guys. Exusiai rubbed her head sheepishly as she apologized. However, she showed no signs of sincerity on her face at all. Texas sat calmly at the side, eating Pocky. [TL Note: Im pretty sure most would know what Pockys are, but in case they are not avable in your part of the world, here is its Wikipedia entry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pocky.] Chen Heng started thinking about why they ended up in the Lungmen Guard Department. Everything seemed normal when they entered Lungmen. Only Nightingale was an Infected among the five, but she had legal documents from Rhodes Ind clearing her medically. Chen Heng had put away Skadis weapon before the customs checks, so the group sessfully entered Lungmen; he returned Skadis weapon afterwards. Everything seemed normal until this point; nothing had gone wrong. After entering Lungmen, Chen Heng saw tall buildings everywhere and no signs of chaos. It lived up to being a bustling city ofmerce. However, when the Penguin Logistics vehicle entered the city, a group of gangsterslikely members of a crime syndicateattacked the vehicle. Then an intense gunfight took ce. This was Chen Hengs first time experiencing a gunfight in a car. Book 4: Chapter 60:1: Chen Heng and Ch’en, Part 1 Book 4: Chapter 60:1: Chen Heng and Chen, Part 1 To no surprise, Penguin Logisticss group won. But Chen Heng and the others were brought to the Lungmen Guard Department on charges of speeding, discharging high-powered weapons within city limits, vandalism, fighting, and illegal possession of weapons. Why? This is my first time in Lungmen, the city ofmerce. I even have two friends with me, a double joy of mutual benefit. I should be wandering Lungmen with my friends. How did things turn out like this? Why did I end up in the Lungmen Guard Department on the first day? Chen Hengmented in some despair. Ah! ThisHe Who Knows Fate, dont be too upset. Dont worry. Our boss will get us out soon. Exusiai, theres no need to console me. I miss quiet. Dont ask me who quiet is. I did not expect my first experience in Lungmen to be in the Lungmen Guard Department. This is simply terrible. Ah Heng, theres no need to be sad. Actually, being brought to the Lungmen Guard Department is nothing much. Kaltsit will immediatelymunicate with them. Influenced by Nightingale, Skadi had started addressing Chen Heng as Ah Heng. Skadi, youseem familiar with this? Now, Chen Heng felt that Skadi was like an old hand at this. Was it just a misperception? You have seen the way I fight. You probably can figure out I damage the surroundings when I fight. I sometimes end up getting brought to thew enforcement organizations to await a demand forpensation. However, we are not on official business this time. He Who Knows Fate, I told you already, dont worry. Our boss will get us out. Exusiai patted Chen Hengs shoulder, getting him to calm down. Exusiai, why is it you again? I just knew your Penguin Logistics would not remain quiet. As Exusiai consoled Chen Heng, a blue-haired, red-irised figure came out of a neighboring office. Oh! Its you, Madam Chen! Its been a long time. Madam Chens full name was Chen Huijie, the Lungmen Guard Departments Special Inspection Unit Chief. I dont want to meet you in such situations. Cant your Penguin Logistics be more peaceful? Are these three your new staff? No way! Madam, you can me us for this? They attacked us first. Its terrifying, alright? They suddenly charged us, scaring us. We could only counterattack. Also, these three are Rhodes Ind staff. They were on a break and wanted to visit Lungmen. Since I happened to be in Rhodes Ind, I brought them along. Who knew such a thing would happen? None of your Penguin Logisticss people are honest people. Madam Chen scanned the five for a target. They were seated there, awaiting interrogation. You then, that man. Follow me into the interrogation room. Perhaps because everyone else was female, Chen Heng stood out. Ah! Me? Chen Heng pointed to himself. He had not expected to be the first. The one who sped was clearly Texas, while Exusiai was the one illegally discharging firearms and high-powered weapons in the city. Why did Chen pick him to be first? What nonsense! You are the only man here. Stop wasting time. Hurry up! This Madam Chen moved swiftly and decisively. Chen Heng followed Chen into the interrogation room. This room looked simr to what he saw on TV. Then he self-awarely sat in the seat for the interrogatee, where there was nothing around. You are pretty familiar with this. A repeat offender? Chen sat in the interrogators seat and looked at Chen Heng. Soon, another Lungmen guard entered and closed the door. Madam, please dont wrong me. This is my first time in such a ce. Im a model citizen. Your words are very interesting. Would a model citizen mix with Penguin Logisticss people? Madam Chen, right? May I ask, what kind ofpany is Penguin Logistics to you? Chen Heng suddenly felt that Chen was incredibly biased against Penguin Logistics. Penguin Logistics? They are a courier that frequently delivers dangerous goods. Penguin Logistics members are skilled at explosions, sniping, fighting, and armed confrontations. They resort to all means to deliver their goods sessfully. Fights break out wherever Penguin Logistics goes. However, I have to say, their speed and security are top-notch. Hearing this, Chen Heng suddenly regretted getting Exusiai to be his guide. Back when he asked her to be his guide in Lungmen, he had not yed much of Arknights and was unaware of Penguin Logisticss reputation in Lungmen. Alright, lets not waste time. First, your name. Chen dealt with interrogation while the guard recorded everything. ChenHe Who Knows Fate. Were you calling me earlier? What do you want? Nothing. Continue your interrogation. He Who Knows Fate should be a codename, right? Indeed. Dont people use codenames these days when they mingle? Mingle? The underworld? Nothing of the sort. Dont make such usations. Im a proper Rhodes Ind operator. Do you know Rhodes Ind, that pharmaceuticalpany that does everything but pharmaceutics? Ive heard of it. Age? 18. Birthce? AeAegir. Saying this still felt a little strange. Are you an Infected? No. Race. Killerkiller whale. Killer whale? You arent lying to me, right? Chen looked at Chen Heng with suspicion. She felt he was trying to fool her as if she was stupid. Why would I lie to you? That ck-d, silver-haired beauty outside the interrogation room is my kinsman. Madam Chen, should I record it as killer whale? Little Wang, just record it as such. Do you know what crime youmitted, resulting in your capture and presence here? Me? I did nothing. I only came to Lungmen for vacation, to see this city ofmerce Ive heard so much about. Coincidentally, Exusiai was returning to Lungmen from Rhodes Ind. I told you earlier, Im a Rhodes Ind operator. Anyway, I hitched a ride with her. Who knew? Such a thing happened soon after we entered Lungmen. How miserable When mentioning this, Chen Heng could not stopining about this matter. Stop! Stop! Stop! Theres no need to speak about unrted matters. Suddenly, a guard knocked on the door, then entered the interrogation room and handed over a stack of information to Chen. Madam Chen, Rhodes Inds information is here. Alright, you can go out first. Chen flipped through the information from Rhodes Ind until she reached the page on Chen Heng. A Sniper? Then do you have a bow, crossbow, firearm, or simr weapons on you? No. Im here on holiday, not to fight. Why would I bring those things? Little Wang, is that the case? Chen felt unsure, so she asked the guard taking notes next to her. Yes. I did not find any powerful weapons on him. Since thats the case, your interrogation is finished. You can go out. Also, heres a warning for you. If you really want to experience the wonders of Lungmen, dont hang out with Penguin Logisticss people. Otherwise, you will probably end up here again in a few days. Alright, got it, Madam! Madam, Ive already experienced what you are talking about. Book 4: Chapter 60:2: Chen Heng and Ch’en, Part 2 Book 4: Chapter 60:2: Chen Heng and Chen, Part 2 After Chen Heng went out, it was Exusiais turn. However, she still maintained a smile on her face, not appearing worried at all. She was the true repeat offender. It was possible she had been here more frequently than she had visited Rhodes Ind. Ah Heng, how was it? That Madam Chen did not make things difficult for you, right? Shes supposedly famous for being strict. It was fine. Chen did not make trouble for me. She only asked some basic questions. However, Liz, I noticed you did not react to being brought to the Lungmen Guard Department. What is there to react to? I only need you by my side. Nightingales answer ced the ball back in Chen Hengs court, but he did not know what to do with it; he had no idea what to say now. Liz, have you taken your medicine today? This was all Chen Heng coulde up with after thinking for a long time. Ah Heng, you should talk about pleasant things. My injuries are basically healed, so I dont need to eat the medicine anymore, right? That medicine is a little bitter. That wont do. You still have to take the medicine. Nightingale, just endure the bitterness for two more days. You should be fine after two more days of medicine. Alright, give it to me. Nightingale extended her soft, fair hands to Chen Heng. What are you asking for? Of course, the medicine and water. The medicine I gave you shouldst twenty days. Did you not bring it? Did you do it on purpose, or did you forget? Initially, I forgot. However, I intentionally left the medicine in Rhodes Ind after Shining brought the medicine to me. Im here to have fun in the first ce; why take the medicine? In the end, Chen Heng coaxed Nightingale into taking the medicine. This time, he gave her the Wood Divine Pill, the higher-grade version. Just taking this one pill should more or less do it. He Who Knows Fate: I just arrived at Lungmen and am currently in the Lungmen Guard Department? Urgently waiting for an answer. Magus of Flowers: Whats going on? How did you cause trouble the moment you got to Lungmen? He Who Knows Fate: Let me say this first: it was not my fault at all. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Like I believe you. Kaltsit: It is indeed not Chen Hengs fault this time. Someone from the Lungmen Guard Department requested the operator information of He Who Knows Fate, Nightingale, and Skadi earlier. Its because these three and Penguin Logisticss staffExusiai and Texasended up in a gunfight with a group of gangsters. Umaru-chan: A gunfight? Your way of having fun is truly problematic! He Who Knows Fate: How can you me me for that? I was riding Penguin Logisticss vehicle, and gangsters attacked us the moment we entered Lungmen. How was I in the wrong? Kaltsit: Actually, if anyones to me, it would be Penguin Logistics. Due to the nature of their work, they frequently deliver many dangerous or illegal items. That means they often have dealings with the underworld. Thats why gangsters attacked when you entered Lungmen. It makes sense and is reasonable. He Who Knows Fate: Look! Look! Im really the good guy here. Efreet: However, I find this strange. Why did you run into such a sudden attack? Dont you have the Absolute Precognition? He Who Knows Fate: Queen of Ice and Snow: Thats right. Now that you said this, I do find it somewhat strange. He Who Knows Fate: About thatactually, I only used the Absolute Precognition to see the results of drawing cards so far. Because I was going to Lungmen to have fun, I wanted to preserve the sense of mystery, so I did not use my Absolute Precognition. Magus of Flowers: He Who Knows Fate, I feel you areparable to Golden Glitter from the Fourth Holy Grail War and Fifth Holy Grail War. Despite having the EX-ranked Noble Phantasm, Sha Naqba Imuru: The Omniscient Omnipotent Star, he insisted on not using it. In the end, he lost. [TL Note: Golden Glitter is a nickname for Gilgamesh in the Fate series because of his golden armor, hair, and soul. There are also other nicknames, like Goldie, used by other characters in the Fate series. Here is more information about Gilgamesh: /wiki/Gilgamesh. Here is more information on Sha Naqba Imuru: The Omniscient Omnipotent Star: /wiki/Sha_Naqba_Imuru.] He Who Knows Fate: However, if I know the future, it will be extremely boring. When I previously watched the Fourth Holy Grail War and Fifth Holy Grail War, I also felt that Golden Glitter was a fool. He had a powerful tool but sealed it away. However, I understood him after I gained the Absolute Precognition. He Who Knows Fate: Furthermore, my Absolute Precognition is different from Sha Naqba Imuru: The Omniscient Omnipotent Star. My Absolute Precognition is from a first-person perspective, as though I am truly there. Faillen Angel Gabriel: However, it would still be better to use it if you dont want the people with you to get hurt, and to avoid getting into trouble yourself. He Who Knows Fate: That makes sense. Seeing that, Chen Heng suddenly felt slightly fearful. He would be fine, as he felt absolutely confident in not getting injured in this world. However, he could not guarantee Skadi and Nightingale would not get hurt. He could put Skadi aside, for now, as herbat prowess was practically at the upper limit of this world. If she fought Talh, she might even hold the upper hand. However, it was different for Nightingale. Nightingale was a proper Medic, unlike Shining, who could split a mountain with a sword. She was like ordinary Medics, a six-star operator in the domain of medicine, not losing to anyone, but when it came tobat, she only had her Arts Shield and Sanctuary for protection. Furthermore, Nightingale was still injured, so she was currently weaker than ordinary Medics. Thinking of this, Chen Heng held out his hand to Nightingale. Whats wrong, Ah Heng? Give me your hand for a while. Ill check your luck for the next few days. Ah Heng, are you moonlighting as a psychic? Although Nightingale teased Chen Heng, she still held out her hand to Chen Heng. It was not like their hands had not touched in the heart maze. Even more exciting things had happened. Holding hands was nothing. Chen Heng closed his eyes and activated his Absolute Precognition. Chen Heng saw Nightingales future in an instant. Of course, that was just the near future. Then he saw Nightingale bathingahemahemHe saw Nightingale being very happy in the near future. Nothing special happened, and she would not suffer any harm. Book 4: Chapter 61:1: He Who Knows Fate Tricked You, Part 1 Book 4: Chapter 61:1: He Who Knows Fate Tricked You, Part 1 So, how is it, my great prophet? How is my luck for the next few days? Nightingale teased when she saw Chen Heng open his eyes. Cough! Cough! Your luck for the next few days is excellent. You will get everything you want. Furthermore, I predict that Exusiais first wordster will be Ahaha! Texas, its your turn! Madam Chen is truly strict, even though we are all familiar with each other already. Werent you predicting my luck? How did Exusiai get involved? Isnt it so I would appear more reliable? You say it like it is true. Coincidentally, Exusiai came out right then. Ahaha! Texas, its your turn! Madam Chen is truly strict, even though we are all familiar with each other already. Exusiai rubbed her head, yawning as she spoke. After Exusiai said that, Texas, Skadi, and Nightingale looked at Chen Heng in shock. Huh? Huh? Huh? Huh? Why are you all staring at He Who Knows Fate? Did something happen? Also, Texas, its your turn. Alright, got it. Texas was Texas, after all. She quickly adjusted her mental state, then stood up and entered the interrogation room. However, only she knew whether she had recovered from her shock. Whats wrong with Texas? I rarely see her this shocked, Exusiai curiously asked Chen Heng after sitting down. I only yed a small psychological trick on her. Skadi: Nightingale: I have a pen and paper in my hand right now. Think of a number, and Ill simultaneously write a number on the paper. Do you believe the two numbers will be the same? Chen Heng took out a pen and paper from somewhere and showed them to Exusiai. I dont believe it. Then lets give it a try. Alright, IExusiaihave lived a long time, and I have never heard of such a thing being possible. Alright. Think of a number now. After you think of it, write it on this piece of paper. Then Chen Heng took out another pen and paper and handed them to Exusiai. Dont peek. Alright, alright, alright. I wont peek. Come here, Skadi. Cover my eyes with your hands. Ah! Oh! Skadi felt a little at a loss when Chen Heng called her name. However, she quickly followed his instructions, covering his eyes with her hands. Exusiai watched as Skadi covered Chen Hengs eyes. However, still feeling uneasy, she picked up the uniform jacket Texas left on the chair and draped it over Chen Hengs head before writing a number on the paper. Exusiai, do you have to go to that extent? Never mind. Are you done? Although Chen Heng knew from his Precognition that Exusiai would cover his head with Texass jacket, he still could not helpining. Strangely, Texass jacket had a Pocky smell to it. Im done! Im done! Exusiai clutched the paper after she finished writing. Alright, Skadi, you can let go and take the jacket off my head. Alright. Wait a second. No need to let go. Ill call out the number directly. Nightingale, bring the paper over and show the number to everyone. That way, Exusiai cant deny it. Really? Why would I deny it? Everyone has seen the paper already, right? Ill say the number now. The number is 1314, right? Howhow miraculous! You guessed right. Oh! He Who Knows Fate, you used an Originium Art, right? You must have used one, right? Chen Heng patted Skadis hand, indicating for her to let go. Of course I did not use an Originium Art. This psychological trick is quite amazing, right? There will be an even more amazing thingter. I know what Texass first words after shees out will be. What are they? What are they? Later, Texas will say, Exusiai, I have something to tell youter. I dont believe it. Exusiai still felt skeptical. Even if Chen Heng had guessed the number she wrote, she did not believe he could guess Texass words. Its up to you whether you believe it. I dont just know what Texas will say; I also know she will say this about 20 seconds after leaving the interrogation room. Exusiai wanted to say something when the interrogation rooms door opened. Then Texas silently returned to her seat. After that, the guard came out and brought Skadi in. Texas only spoke about 20 seconds after exiting the interrogation room. Exusiai, I have something to tell youter. Texas said exactly what you guessed she would say. He Who Knows Fate, did you collude with her to trick me? How could that be? Think about it. Is Texas such a person? That makes sense. He Who Knows Fate, you are incredible. Can you teach me this psychological trick? I would like to learn. Excellent, Exusiai got swayed. She even believed the lie I casually spouted. Texas looked at Chen Heng before looking back at Exusiai. Then she guessed what had happened. Sorry. This psychological trick is a secret of my Chen n, the kind that is passed down to only males and not females. Tsk! I dont really care for it anyway. Chen Heng had to be the only person to use a high-ranked ability like Precognition to intimidate a young person like Exusiai. Penguin Logisticsswyer arrived only after the fives had been interrogated. After a lengthy discussion, the Lungmen Guard Department finally let Chen Hengs group go. Emperor truly lived up to his reputation. His connections were really solid to be able to take people away from the Lungmen Guard Department directly. [TL Note: Emperor is the founder and CEO of Penguin Logistics. Here is more information on him: /wiki/Emperor.] After leaving the Lungmen Guard Department, Chen Heng, Nightingale, and Skadi parted ways with Exusiai and Texas. He used his Absolute Precognition to find afortable hotel they could stay at without getting into trouble for seven days. If these seven days werepared to a game, Chen Heng was the person with thepletion strategy. He knew where every side story would be and what rewards he would get. Since he already knew the results, he had to choose the most perfect ending. Chen Heng booked three rooms in this five-star luxury hotel for an entire week. If he had picked another hotel, some minor unpleasantness was possible, like there being just one room left. However, Chen Heng was already mentally fatigued, and he was afraid romantic events might happen. For the sake of not being called a scumbag who only flirts but nevermits, he did not intend to go down the paths of these side stories. Of course, Chen Heng had chosen this hotel for another reasonits proximity to the Lungmen Guard Department. They arrived at this hotel after just a few steps. Book 4: Chapter 61:2: He Who Knows Fate Tricked You, Part 2 Book 4: Chapter 61:2: He Who Knows Fate Tricked You, Part 2 He Who Knows Fate: Honestly speaking, after seeing the story, the experience is terrible. It does not feel like experiencing it for myself. Magus of Flowers: Actually, you have a better choice. That is He Who Knows Fate: What is it? Magus of Flowers: Learn from that Mother of Mifune. Set up a stall and do fortelling. At the same time, you can see the lives of others. He Who Knows Fate: That makes sense. Kaltsit: Dont cause trouble, alright? You still have not undergone your ability awakening, right? Quickly, go find a ce to do it. He Who Knows Fate: Damn! I nearly forgot about that. Magus of Flowers: Do you think Chen Hengs Absolute Precognition can evolve to the point of seeing transmigrators after two ability awakenings? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: I doubt it for the ability second awakening and the ability third awakening, but it might be possible for the ability fourth awakening. Queen of Ice and Snow: I dont think so. The ability awakening should be very effective on abilities like the Absolute Precognition. Furthermore, this is two ability awakenings in a row. Efreet: Theres nothing more to say; just start a livestream. Magus of Flowers: Start a livestream. nk Never Loses: Ill wager on there being a qualitative change this time. Iron Fist Teacher: Ill go with Yakumo Yukari and say it wont. Lord of the White Night: Alright, enough talking. Start the bets. Solomon: However, who will be the banker? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Ill do it. He Who Knows Fate: Have you sought my permission yet? Queen of Ice and Snow: Just say whether you agree. He Who Knows Fate: Never mind. As long as you are happy. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Quickly start the livestream, then. Chen Heng silently started the livestream. He intended to make up for the Absolute Precognitions ability second awakening in the hotel room. It would not cost many points anyway. He entered the associations store, tapped buy, and started the awakening. When the process started, Chen Heng closed his eyes. He felt his brain trembling frantically. Countless different scenes shed in his mind. Perhaps because he was undergoing the awakening in Arknightss world, they were all about Arknightss future. For example, there was Chen Heng standing on the roof, watching the Reunion Movement causing trouble in Lungmen. He watched the Lungmen Guard Departments brave resistance. He saw Chen draw her sword against Wei Yenwu. There were many other fragments of the future. [TL Note: Wei Yenwu is Chens uncle and the leader of Lungmen. Here is more information about him: /wiki/Wei_Yenwu.] The scenes shed endlessly, cing a significant burden on Chen Hengs mind. Fortunately, his Will Energy was extraordinary, so he only felt slight difort and quickly adjusted. He Who Knows Fate: Alright. The awakening isplete. Efreet: Thats it? You only closed your eyes. He Who Knows Fate: What else do you want? Some sort of supernatural phenomenon? This is the Absolute Precognition, not an ability with an external manifestation, so it will not affect the surroundings. Iron Fist Teacher: Enough talk. Give us the conclusion. He Who Knows Fate: The first thing I did after awakening the Absolute Precognition was use it on myself. I discovered I would leave this world in seven days. nk Never Loses: You died? He Who Knows Fate: If you are not good with words, speak less. That will save you from being beaten up harder. nk Never Loses: He Who Knows Fate: It should be due to it being time for me to return to my world. Efreet: Did something strange happen? He Who Knows Fate: I wanted to leave only after remaining here for ten or so days. If nothing had happened, I would not leave so early. Lord of the White Night: Do you know the reason? He Who Knows Fate: No. It is very blurry. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: What do we consider this? Queen of Ice and Snow: It should count as seeing transmigrators, right? After all, Chen Heng could see himselfan association memberleaving after seven days. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Thats not enough. So, Chen Heng, continue with the ability third awakening. Magus of Flowers: Indeed! Indeed! The bet is there will be a change after the ability second awakening and the ability third awakening. He Who Knows Fate: Sure. I have to look for a deste ce outside Lungmen to do it. Ill let my two neighbors know first before I go. Chen Heng stopped the livestream before leaving the room. Then he went to Skadis door and knocked on it. For convenience, Chen Heng had arranged for three adjacent rooms. Its you, Ah Heng. Whats up? Im going out for a while and will be back soon. Got it. Be careful. Skadi did not question Chen Heng about what he was doing. Skadi was indeed a good friend to make. She worried for his safety, was strong, and had fair skin, long, beautiful legs, an understanding nature, the long, silvery-white hair that the Chinese loved, and a gigantic sword. Could Texas achieve that? Then Chen Heng knocked on Nightingales door. Ah Heng, why are you here? Come in first. Nightingale only opened the door after a while. Furthermore, Chen Heng sensed Nightingale checking the peephole first. Pretty good. She is quite wary. Theres no need. Liz, Im going out for a while. Im letting you know in case youe to look for me and cant find me. Chen Heng rejected this tempting suggestion, even though he knew Nightingale would let him wait in the living area while she bathed if he went in. Yes. Just the sound alone would be enough to satisfy Chen Heng. Furthermore, she woulde out wearing just a bathrobe with nothing underneath. However, Chen Heng did not have time to go down this side story. In any case, he had already seen the results. Seeing it one more time made no difference. One could do anything they wanted with the storyline in hand. Precognition was simply awesome. Alright, then. How unfortunate. Alright. By the way, Nightingale, what would you like for dinner? Ill buy it on my way back. You decide. Chen Heng knew Nightingale would reply this way if he asked. However, he also knew if he did not ask, Nightingale would just order room service andterin to him that it tasted bad. What about Skadi, then? Why didnt he ask her? Chen Heng would answer she did not eat that early. At the very least, she would not eat before he returned. After informing Nightingale, Chen Heng headed downstairs. He stayed at Cloud Sea Hotel, one of Lungmens few five-star hotels. He picked this because it was nearby and would result in fewer problems. As for money, that was no problem at all. Do you think he would run out when he could exchange ten points for 1,000,000 LMD? Book 4: Chapter 62:1: Third Awakening, Catastrophe, and Space, Part 1 Book 4: Chapter 62:1: Third Awakening, Catastrophe, and Space, Part 1 Unfortunately, the purchase of LMD was capped at 100 points, which was 10,000,000 LMD. Who knew why such a thing would be limited? The moment Chen Heng stepped into the lobby, a hotel clerk immediately came over and asked, Sir, is there anything I can help you with? Of course, that referred to legitimate demands. No, its alright. Im going out for a bit. Chen Heng waved his hand, indicating he did not need any help. A five-star hotel was pricy for a reason. At the very least, the service would be attentive. Of course, it was expensive too. Standard single rooms cost 800 LMD, but Chen Heng and the others stayed in deluxe single rooms. Each night cost 2,000 LMD. Furthermore, he had booked the rooms for a week for a total of 42,000 LMD. This hotel also provided free room service for deluxe single rooms like Chen Hengs. Furthermore, the food tasted pretty good; Nightingale did not like it because she was not used to it. On top of that, Chen Heng had the chance to see the tigress Swire by staying in this hotel. That was right, the filthy rich Swire of Lungmen. What a joke! Since he was here in Lungmen, why wouldnt he meet her? He had to meet three people in particrChen, Swire, and Hoshiguma. [TL Note: Chen, Swire, and Hoshiguma are all members of the Lungmen Guard Department, and they frequently work together. Here is Swires profile: /wiki/Swire/Story. Here is Hoshigumas profile: /wiki/Hoshiguma/Story.] Chen Heng left the hotel and walked toward a dark corner nearby. After Chen Hengs figure disappeared into the darkness, two sneaky figures followed him. Bang! Bang! Two heavy objects fell to the ground. As Chen Heng looked at the two lying on the ground, he raised his leg to stomp on their arms. Argh! Chen Heng had knocked out the two hoodlums earlier. However, the intense stimtion and pain roused them. These two hoodlums were not good people. They were from downtowns Sirius Gang, ustomed torceny. They wanted to get some money from Chen Heng by following him into this alley. These people had not sinned to the point of deserving death. Otherwise, Chen Heng would have ended them with his sword. However, while he could spare them death, they could not escape punishment. These two frequently bullied the citizens. Chen Heng trampled and broke their arms just to punish them. Dont ask why Chen Heng knew. The answer is the Absolute Precognition. Lungmens city structure was quite interesting. The uptown was the area for the rich, and the downtown was the slums. Wei Yenwu ruled the uptown area; wealthy merchants and politicians made up most of the popce there. The downtown area was the nest of the poor. Although they were under Lungmens administration in name, in reality, the Rat King and his daughters gang managed it. Even Wei Yenwu and the Lungmen Guard Department could not interfere. [TL Note: Here is the Rat Kings profile: /wiki/Rat_King.] Although Cloud Sea Hotel was located in the uptown area, it was extremely close to the downtown area, practically on the border between the two. Under normal circumstances, downtown gangsters did not dare to cause trouble uptown. The two only came to try their luck. Unexpectedly, they ran into Chen Heng. Of course, it was hard to say whether it was good luck or bad luck. Chen Heng nced at the two hoodlums before continuing deeper into the alley. When it becamepletely dark and lightless, he used his spatial jump to leave Lungmen. After spatial jumping three times, he finally found a suitable area. Perhaps by coincidence or something, Chen Heng arrived at a forest. After he chopped down arge tree, he sat on its stump. This reminded him of the tree stump by the Vast Sea City beach in his world. He Who Knows Fate: Im starting the livestream! Im starting the livestream! Come and watch if you are interested. Magus of Flowers: Alright. nk Never Loses: Got it. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Ive already entered. Efreet: Quickly, start. He Who Knows Fate: Alright, alright, alright. Whats the rush? After Chen Heng finally got a word in, he tapped the purchase button to buy the Ability Third Awakening as he sat on the stump. When Chen Heng started his ability awakening, his abilities began affecting his surroundings. The evolution of his gravity ability resulted in gravity instability in his surroundings. Stones and dirt rose into the air. His attraction ability made them revolve around him like they were trapped in a small whirlwind. His electromaic ability spread electric light into the surroundings, even calling down lightning from the sky. In terms of appearance, the electromaic control ability had the most impressive external manifestation of the threeattraction, gravity, and electromaic control. However, that was not his strongest ability. The strongest was still his original attraction ability. Furthermore, after two ability awakenings, the quality of his inner strength was no longerparable to normal. It was already extremely close to Spiritual Energy. However, it was still just inner strength, after all. No matter how close it got, it could not trulypare to Spiritual Energy. Chen Hengs physical body also strengthened to a certain degree. Simultaneously, the scenes concerning the future shing in his mind became clearer, and there were many more options. As his abilities strengthened, the phenomena caused by his abilities became more powerful. The whirlwind grewrger and turned into a tornado, ripping out the surrounding trees, the number of lightning bolts falling increased gradually, and the surrounding electric light brightened. Magus of Flowers: Why do I feel there will be a thunderstorm? nk Never Loses: So, Im not the only one thinking that? Faillen Angel Gabriel: Boss, I thought the same too. Efreet: Lightning, rubble, and a tornado. If this continues developing, it probably wont form a thunderstorm but one of those massive tornadoesbined with lightning only seen in those science-fiction films. Iron Fist Teacher: This is quite amotion. So, this is what the awakening of a powerhouse looks like? It is very powerful. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Dont misunderstand. Extreme situations like Chen Hengs are pretty rare. Chen Hengs situation is due to special circumstances. My ability awakening did not cause this much of a stir. Queen of Ice and Snow: Chen Hengs ability awakening can cause such argemotion likely because of the abilities he has. Thats not referring to the strength of his abilities, more that the external manifestations of his abilities when they awaken are powerful. Look at his Absolute Precognition; it doesnt show any external manifestations, right? Book 4: Chapter 62:2: Third Awakening, Catastrophe, and Space, Part 2 Book 4: Chapter 62:2: Third Awakening, Catastrophe, and Space, Part 2 As time passed, Chen Hengs abilities advanced further. The external manifestations around him became even more ridiculous, eventually developing into an incredibly massive tornado with many trees, stones, and dirt flying in it. Those were things that floated because of his gravity ability. When the massive tornado formed, it even had a thundercloud continuously sending down lightning. The distant Lungmen noticed the strange phenomenon, causing Lungmens Catastrophe monitoring department to suspect this was an unheralded Catastrophe. After all, such a scene was extremely terrifying. The only exnation they could think of was a Catastrophe. When Chen Heng opened his eyes after awakening his abilities, the scene that greeted him stunned him. He had known his ability awakening would cause a tremendousmotion, but he had never expected themotion to be this massive. A whirlpool-shaped thundercloud floated in the sky above, looking like the impeding Catastrophe he saw in Chernobog. Furthermore, below the thundercloud was a massive tornado that the Catastrophecked. Just seeing it terrified one. Moreover, the tornado carried many boulders, trees, and other debris. Chen Heng was in the eye of the tornado. After all, his abilities caused the tornado, so it formed around him. Since he was in the eye of the storm, it was calm at his location. This thing looks somewhat ridiculous. Efreet: You are the one who caused it. Why are you telling us? I didnt do it on purpose. Can you me me? Kaltsit: I feel youd better dismiss the tornado and thundercloud quickly. Otherwise, you might not even find a trace of Lungmen when you spatial jump back. This looks a lot like a Catastrophe, and no nomadic city has yet dared to remain close to a Catastrophe or face one head-on. Meaning, if I dont dismiss it, Lungmen might run? Kaltsit: Correct. Furthermore, yours is a manmade Catastrophe that does not produce Originium, so it might attract the worlds attention. Wait a moment. Ill dismiss these things. Actually, Chen Heng did not need to do anything about the thundercloud. After his awakening was over, the thundercloud would slowly weaken. However, the tornado had formed, and he needed to handle that personally. Chen Heng looked up at the extremely majestic tornado. This was his first time seeing how strong his abilities were from an objective standpoint. It was already at the level of a Catastrophe. When Chen Heng saw this thing in the sky, he even doubted he could calm it down. Fortunately, he found dealing with this easy using his abilities. Chen Heng raised his right hand and visualized an incredibly titanic hand of attraction force. When that hand clenched, the massive tornado suddenly copsed. In fact, Chen Heng didnt even need to raise his right hand to do this. However, physical movement served to guide the mind, making bringing out the effects of his ability easier. That was why using some movement with an ability achieved better results. The thundercloud above was even easier to handle. He waved his right hand, and that titanic invisible hand scattered it. Efreet: This is too ridiculous, right? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Truth be told, when I read the book concerning Chen Heng, I did not think hisbat prowess was that high. Back then, I saw him as a newbie. Now, it looks like that way of thinking was sloppy. Queen of Ice and Snow: Indeed. For some reason, Chen Hengs words gave the impression of a newbie, so I unconsciously treated him as a newbie. It looks like the saying that men are liars is true. That cant be. How can you me me for this? I told you before, I could pull down the moon with my full power. Its just that the wind-up time is too long. Efreet: Might I be so daring to ask you a question? Is the moon fall you refer to aplished by manipting the Earths gravity on the moon or by directly pulling the moon over? Actually, I used to need to borrow the Earths influence over the moon, but it is different now. I can just pull it over. Of course, the wind-up time with this method is still long. However, if I manipte the Earths gravity on the moon and add my attraction, the wind-up will be shorter. Lord of the White Night: Actually, I feel He Who Knows Fates ability has a high starting point. From the start, he wields one of the four fundamental forces of the universe. Who can withstand it? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Thats right, thats right. Enough about this. The most important thing now is the bet. So, He Who Knows Fate, what can you see now? Speaking of this, while I still dont know why Im returning, I know I asked Customer Service to send me back. I remember I was even feeling schadenfreude. Solomon: Alright. Theres irrefutable evidence. Chen Hengs Absolute Precognition underwent a qualitative change after the ability second awakening and the ability third awakening. He went from not being able to see things that transcend the world to being able to see the customer services future, albeit vaguely. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: To think I lost. Queen of Ice and Snow: He who gambles has to acknowledge defeat in a loss. Chen Heng left the chat group interface after stopping the livestream. Actually, he had omitted something in his conversation; he had gained another ability during this ability awakening. Ding! Ability third awakening sessful! Abilitys upper limit and potential increased. Due to the strengthening of the attraction ability, achieving a qualitative change, the derived low-level spatial control evolved into a spatial control ability. This Gaining the spatial control ability was considered a small present. In fact, it had always been like this for Chen Heng. He did not appear particrly surprised. Just from the description, he figured this spatial control ability resulted from the superficial grasp of space he previously gained and the qualitative change in his attraction ability. In other words, even without the Dimension Administrators Association to evolve this ability, he could achieve the same effect with just his attraction ability. Chen Heng clenched his right hand, and space warped, generating something simr to a ck hole. So, his previous thoughts of using a ck hole to smash an opponents face should not be aplished by his attraction ability but by a spatial ability? However, it shouldnt be put this way. After all, his spatial ability is a derivative of his attraction ability. Book 4: Chapter 63:1: Romance Fortuneteller, Specializing in Breakups, Part 1 Book 4: Chapter 63:1: Romance Forteller, Specializing in Breakups, Part 1 Now, Chen Heng had four abilities: attraction, gravity, electromaism, and spatial control. Attraction was his primary ability, and gravity and spatial control were derived from it. Chen Heng yed with his spatial ability for a while. After testing various aspects of this derived ability, he prepared to return to Lungmen. The attraction abilitys offensive strength was slightly weaker than the spatial ability, but it had greater utility. After spatial jumping back to Lungmen, he noticed the city showed signs of a state of emergency. Perhaps it was because of themotion he caused earlier. Chen Heng had not anticipated the consequences would be so severe, no matter how big themotion was; hence, he had not gone too far from Lungmen to save the trouble of traveling back. In the end, the entire city went on alert when Chen Heng evolved his abilities. However, it was fine. The scene suspected of being a Catastrophe quickly scattered soon after. The tornado that appeared because of that scene vanished for some reason, and the thundercloud scattered. Lungmens state of emergency was soon lifted. While it was called a state of emergency, it was just for Lungmensw enforcement. The ordinary citizens did not feel much about this, as Chen Heng had dismissed the phenomena from his ability awakening. After asking around, Chen Heng found a food street near the Cloud Sea Hotel, then used his Absolute Precognition to pick food. Themotion Chen Heng caused earlier had not affected the food street much. The food street was still bustling. The squid balls wont do. Nightingale and Skadi wont like them. Theres barbeque and beggars chicken, but just one will do. Steamed dumplings? Never mind that. Stinky tofu? Lungmen has this thing? Unfortunately, the two wont like eating it. Chen Heng went around looking at food in the food street while using his Absolute Precognition to see the results of bringing those items back. After a long time, he finally picked food that would satisfy the three. ------ I have to say, Ah Heng, the food you brought back suits my taste. Nightingaley on the sofa after eating in Chen Hengs room, rubbing her belly, which bulged somewhat from overeating. What a joke! Do you think my prophetic ability is just decoration? So, Ah Heng, you used your prophetic ability to buy dinner for us? Skadi now somewhat admired Chen Hengs thought patterns. To think he used such an important ability for dinner. You speak as though your happiness is not the most important thing. An invisible attack was the most fatal. Ah Heng, is that prophetic ability of yours real? Simr to Yans divination? Nightingale still doubted him a little. After all, divination sounded too far-out. That is different. Yans divination relies on reading palms, faces, and bones. Furthermore, many of them are frauds. Mine is the real deal. Then will you end up shortening your lifespan because you are peering into heavens secrets? Skadi was a knowledgeable person. She had heard about Yans divination and also that such things would take a toll on ones lifespan because one peered into heavenly secrets. Really? Ah Heng, you wont lose your lifespan, right? Nightingale immediately became anxious when Skadi mentioned the shortening of lifespan. Dont worry. This is not a heavenly secret, anyway. Look. Did I use my divination abilities to interfere with major affairs? Im merely using it to bring some conveniences to my life. Thats good. Thats good. Since the two worried about him, he found it hard to raise the topic of bringing them along to set up a stall. Of course, it would be one of those fortune-telling stalls. Thats right. Ah Heng, do you have anything onter? Anything on, Liz? I n on setting up a stall for romance consultationter. Romance consultation? Thats right. Im going to use my prophetic ability to guide young couples that are madly in love but still in school to break up. Why break them up? Nightingale fell silent for a while after hearing Chen Hengs answer. What a joke! I dont even have a girlfriend yet. How can they have one? Ah! No. I mean, as a student, their first priority should be studying. Love? Isnt studying better? If they study properly, they can find a good job. After finding a good job, they would have the financial ability to support the expenses of their loved ones. Im doing this for their good. Chen Heng felt guilty when he started exining. In the end, he even convinced himself, feeling increasingly righteous as he spoke. Perhaps this was the highest level of lying, cheating even himself. Youcant you use this ability to do something good? Nightingale initially wanted to say be humane. However, she considered that those people she did not know were not more important than Chen Heng, so she didnt. That will depend on destiny. When I read their romance future, I will see some unpleasant matters that will happen in the near future. Perhaps I will give them some pointers to correct their paths. Alright, thats enough. Im getting more excited as I speak. Do you want to go? If not, Ill go myself. Im not going. Nightingale initially wanted an opportunity to be alone with Chen Heng. However, he was not going to do a good thing, so she decided against following after some thought. Otherwise, it would not sit well on her conscience. Not interested. You can have fun alone. Skadi was even more direct. She had no interest in things like romance, but neither did she want to judge Chen Hengs actions. After all, he was the only friend she acknowledged, as of now. Alright. Im going, then. I recall theres a very popr park nearby, famous for couples. Ive decided to do it there. The only problem is that it is near the Lungmen Guard Department, and I do not know if they catch people who set up stalls. Chen Heng thought aloud as he entered the toilet in his room. He had already spent a point in the associations store to buy all the tools he needed. It was time to change his clothes. He Who Knows Fate: Ive decided. Ill learn from Mother of Mifune and set up a stall for romance consultation. I will experience the lives of many others. Efreet: Are you going to moonlight as a love consultant? Are you interested ining to work for me? He Who Knows Fate: Im not moonlighting as a love consultant, but a breakup consultant. I will find the result among the many possible futures to make them break up. Are you sure you want me to work there? Efreet: Then youd better note. I do not wee people like you. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Chen Heng, what incited such malicious thoughts? He Who Knows Fate: Dont worry. Im only targeting those dating as students. Furthermore, it will be those whose rtionships wontst long. I will not touch those faithful loves that willst until the end of the ages. I have my bottom line. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Even so, you Thats not right. Wonderful job! He Who Knows Fate: Right? Right? These are rtionships that would notst long. What is the point? Furthermore, they are still studying. Shouldnt they focus on their studies instead? Solomon: Can I ask? What are you thinking? Why make them break up? I want to hear the truth. He Who Knows Fate: The truth is, this great me still has not been in a rtionship yet. How can these snotty kids in middle school and high school be in rtionships? Go home and study! Book 4: Chapter 63:2: Romance Fortuneteller, Specializing in Breakups, Part 2 Book 4: Chapter 63:2: Romance Forteller, Specializing in Breakups, Part 2 Faillen Angel Gabriel: What agitated you? He Who Knows Fate: Nothing. I just thought of Mother of Mifune. I Have a Strong Presence: But Mother of Mifune helps couples in love avoid breakups. You are breaking them up. He Who Knows Fate: I just feel that being in a rtionship is not good for middle-school and high-school students studies. This is the resentment of a powerful high-school student. Kaltsit: He Who Knows Fates worldview on love might be somewhat strange. He Who Knows Fate: Why is it strange? I have always firmly believed in a saying. Iron Fist Teacher: What saying? He Who Knows Fate: The wise do not step into the river of love. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: I recall a line following that saying should be meeting you makes it hard to be wise. Ive heard it before. [TL Note: The entire saying is: The wise do not step into the river of love; the stupid fall in willingly. Meeting you makes it hard to be wise; I am willing to be stupid.] He Who Knows Fate: Huh? Theres more to it? I didnt know that. Efreet: Whoever ends up in a rtionship with you or falls in love with you will be extremely unlucky. Achoo! N number of people sneezed, but it might be zero. Ermwho knows how many there were? Furthermore, whether there were any was still in question. [TL Note: The above is a reference to a trope where people sneeze when someone talks bad about them.] He Who Knows Fate: Would you like me to livestream? Efreet: This Although Itsuka Kotori said such actions were bad, she strangely wanted to watch. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Do it, then. I want to see how you crush rtionships. He Who Knows Fate: Very well. Ill start the livestream after arriving. For the sake of letting destiny lead, I will not use the Absolute Precognition before I reach that park. Chen Heng had already donned the Daoist outfit he had purchased from the associations store. These robes were even more exquisite than what he saw others wearing when they set up fortelling stalls. His attire consisted of a white robe over a dark azure gown with a Taiji diagram on the chest. Because Chen Heng bought a simplified version, his Daoist outfit had only these two articles; there was no inner shirt. The more Chen Heng looked at this Daoist outfit, the more he found them familiar. After thinking for a while, Chen Heng finally recalled. This Daoist outfit resembled the one worn by the main character of The Legend of Sword and Fairy 4. It seemed to be called the Tianshi Daoist Robes. [TL Note: The Legend of Sword and Fairy 4 is a Chinese game avable on steam and also in English. Here is the Wikipedia entry about it: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Legend_of_Sword_and_Fairy_4. Heres an image of what these robes look like: /a/bGqz2ip.] No matter what, it did look quite good. Of course, Chen Heng had even nicer robes from one of the Chen ns ancestors, who had abandoned the sword and followed the path of Daoism. Furthermore, that ancestor even joined the Tianshi Sect. That ancestor learned Daoism extremely quickly, showing exceptional talent. Unfortunately, he died not long after he started learning. After he died, the Tianshi Sect sent back his Daoist robes and some things that ancestor had left behind. Among which was the Chen ns ancestral ne. Fortunately, someone sent those items back. Otherwise, the Chen ns inheritance would have been cut off at that generation. Although those Daoist robes looked extremely smart, only the true inheritors of the Tianshi Sect had the right to wear them. They were the real deal, the kind that could ward off evil. Chen Heng would never dare wear those robes to set up a fortelling stall even if he were ten times bolder, much less when he was advising people to break up. The Chen ns ancestral teachings were rigorous. Maybe because of their single line of descent for dozens of generations, all the Chen n children would learn the Chen ns ancestral teachings and spirit from the moment they could understand words. This resulted in every generation of the Chen n being unusually respectful of their ancestors. This Chen n ancestor who gave up the sword and cultivated Daoism was an odd one, but Chen Heng felt he was the odd one out of all the odd ones. That was not to say Chen Heng was odd for using abilities. There were Chen n ancestors who used both abilities and cultivated the sword. However, Chen Heng was the only one not to have stepped onto the path of cultivation. Liz, Skadi, what do you think? Does it look good? You looked quite good in that. Nightingale found that Chen Heng looked surprisingly handsome in his Daoist robes. It does not look practical forbat. This was Skadis evaluation. Im asking you to evaluate its appearance. Also, who says this is not practical for fighting? Back at home, the powerful people wear this kind of clothes. Its just that theirbat method is different from what you imagine. I see. A different way of fighting? Skadis focus is always strangely different from others. Then Ill go first. Bye-bye! Be careful on your way. Remember to bring supper back. Got it, Liz. After leaving the hotel, Chen Heng strode to that nearby park. Then he found a rtively remote corner before taking everything out. First was the Daoist outfit; he was already wearing that. Next was a table covered in yellow cloth and two stools. After that were a set of Tarot cards, a container of wooden lots, and a crystal ball. He even had a banner with the words Romance Consultant behind him. This was the divination set worth one point. Thebined items guaranteed customer satisfaction. However, it did not feel very reliable. Then Chen Heng carried the table, with the crystal ball, Tarot cards, the wooden lots, and two stools piled on top, as he walked. As he moved the table, people watched him. After all, his outfit was very eye-catching. Chen Heng only ced the items down when he found a more suitable ce, farther away from the main flow of pedestrians. The ce he picked had little traffic, but most importantly, he would not block the way. After setting up the stall, he sat on the stool and waited patiently for the first customer. At the same time, he started the livestream. Efreet: How many couples do you think He Who Knows Fate will break up today? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Although this does not sound nice, I feel that with such a powerful tool like Precognition, any rtionship will be doomed if they dare to believe Chen Hengs words. Book 4: Chapter 64: The First Customer and…Secret Savings? Book 4: Chapter 64: The First Customer andSecret Savings? Iron Fist Teacher: Although breaking up couples is not good, I support Chen Heng this time. Why should students be dating? They should be studying. If they dont study, how are they to find good jobs? Furthermore, this olddy has yet to seed in my blind dates, yet these snotty kids are starting rtionships? nk Never Loses: Haha! The missing holy maiden makes an appearance. Iron Fist Teacher: Who are you calling a holy maiden? nk Never Loses: I said nothing. Chen Heng waited for ten or so minutes before the first customer arrived. However, Chen Heng felt this girl was targeting him, especially since she had a group of friends standing at the side, and those girls were pointing and talking about him. ErmMaster, do you have a girlfriend? After Chen Heng told the girl to sit on the stool across from him, that girl asked such a question after hesitating for a while. Efreet: Hahaha! Unexpectedly, Chen Hengs first customer is interested in him. Iron Fist Teacher: This works too? I Have a Strong Presence: Well, Chen Heng is quite handsome in the first ce. Now, he is wearing these Daoist robes that give him an ethereal air. This would catch the attention of girls all the more. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Whats wrong? Sage Megumi, are you tempted? I Have a Strong Presence: Im just speaking the truth. I dont have a girlfriend, but I dont n on entering a rtionship for now. After Chen Heng spoke, her friends started chatting noisily. However, I can divine your destined one. Really? Really. What should I do? Topics like their destined one easily hooked the interest of high school girls these days. First, I have three types of divination tools in front of me. You can pick any of them. Chen Heng pointed to the three divination tools on the yellow cloth before him. From left to right, they were the crystal ball, the container of wooden lots, and the Tarot cards. Ill draw lots, then. The girl hesitated for a while before finally choosing the most traditional method. Very well. Draw a lot and pass it to me. Oh, right, also give me one LMD. After the girl heard what Chen Heng said, she casually pulled a bamboo strip from the container and handed it to Chen Heng. Then she took out an LMD and gave it to him. After all, it was just one LMD. Your destined one will call you three minutester and ask you out to a movie. If you agree, you will go to the movies with him tomorrow, have lunch, and go shopping; then he will send you home. After that, your rtionship will deepen as time passes. You will encourage each other in your studies and attend the same university. You will be in love with each other and eventually get married; a very blissful life awaits you. However, you have another choice. That is Chen Heng nced at the lot the girl handed him, and he started exining her future. Of course, the lot was just a cover-up. What is the other choice? Although that girl appeared skeptical, she asked out of curiosity. If you reject him this time, the two of you will not have any more romantic interactions. Without the two of you encouraging each other, you can only enter an ordinary university and marry an ordinary person. You will argue with your life partner over basic necessities for the rest of your life. Your life after that is hard to describeI cant go any further. This is all I can say. Yes. You will get divorced before 30, then somehow get together with this person who called you. Thisis too ridiculous, right? I find your words unreliable. It feels more like a casually spun lie. You dont believe me? Not believing me is right. No ordinary person would believe what I said. However, it does not get in the way of patiently waiting for two minutes; see if a boy calls you to ask you out to a movie tomorrow. Oh! Alright. This girl had already been sitting here for three minutes, so she did not mind waiting another two minutes. Furthermore, what ifwhat if this person was telling the truth? Lungmen belonged to Yan, and that dealt in mysticism. Although Lungmen had many people of other nations, there were many Yan people in Lungmen. Given that, the style and habits of Yan were quitemon in Lungmen. Although there were many frauds doing divination, why did so many people believe in them? It was because these people gave the popce hope for their dreams. Two minutester: Master, you were wrong. No one has called me yet. Is that so? Dont rush. Give the signal time toe in. Right after Chen Heng spoke, a cell phone rang in the girls pocket. She was taken aback and felt embarrassed. However, she quickly took out the phone and answered it. Huh? What? See a movie? Thiswait. I didnt say no. Alright. Remember to wait for me tomorrow. After this girl ended the call, she looked at Chen Heng. Master, you guessed right. What do you mean, guess? This is divination. Yes, yes. Master, can you make another divination for me? I cant. I only divine the fate of love. The lottery is not within my service scope. Howhow incredible! Master, how did you know what I wanted to say? Alright, alright. Leave quickly. Our destiny with each other hase to an end. Let the next customere. Dont! Master, divine something else for me. Its not the lottery this time. Sure. Give me 1,000 LMD, and Ill tell you where your father hides his secret savings. But I dont have that much money. The girl was somewhat put on the spot. Go borrow, then. Let me tell you this: your father has over 10,000 LMD in his private savings. You can get over 9,000 LMD. Furthermore, your father will not dare tell your mother. You absolutely cannot miss this opportunity. Sure, wait here. Wait a moment. Whats wrong, Master? Chen Heng stopped the girl just as she was about to leave. You cannot tell anyone the results of the divination you heard from me. You can divulge a little about the romance one, but if you leak anything elseyou will suffer heavens punishment. Hea-heavens punishment? What does itprise? Because you would be leaking heavens secretsit includesbut is not limited tolightning strikes, bad luck, shortened lifespan, a lonely destiny, and a trip to the eighteenyers of hell. As Chen Heng spoke, lightning streaked across the sky, followed by rolling thunder. Ah! Chen Hengs words scared the girl. When lightning coincidentally shed, she flinched, covering her head with both hands. Dont worry. You wont suffer from heavenly punishment as long as you dont leak the heavenly secrets. Do you understand? I understand. Book 4: Chapter 64:1: Discussing the Price of a Piano, Part 1 Book 4: Chapter 64:1: Discussing the Price of a Piano, Part 1 After speaking, the girl ran to her friends and started borrowing money. Chen Heng could hear words like fraud, Master, incredible, and destined one. Efreet: Whats going on? Arent you breaking couples up? Why did you help her find her destined one? He Who Knows Fate: I do not get in the way of true love. Magus of Flowers: Tsk! 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: At least you have a conscience. Queen of Ice and Snow: To think you could bear to use your electromaic ability to scare a youngdy. He Who Knows Fate: What are you saying? What is unbearable about it? Im also a high-school student. ------ Over the next hour, Chen Hengs stall attracted many customers. Who knows whether it was because he appeared professional or because of the girls advertisement for him? Chen Heng only had one rule. If it was about love, he only charged one LMD. If it were about anything else, it would depend on his mood. Some people believed in Chen Heng after he read their love fortune and would try asking for more divination. However, most of them asked for things like lottery numbers, things he would not reveal. He also would not entertain finance or stock questions. Furthermore, Chen Heng would warn every customer about a heavenly punishment while making use of the supernatural. He would persist until the Absolute Precognition verified that person would not talk about anything but love. Only then would he let that customer go. During this time, Chen Heng had indeed broken a few couples up. Of course, it did not happen immediately. Instead, it would happen after the couple followed his instructions and a series of coincidences urred. Chen Heng also maintained a bottom line. He would not break up true love. What he broke were the rtionships with no firm foundations and would have terrible results. Most of these were high-school students, even middle-school students. This was truly an eye-opener for Chen Heng. Chen Heng appeared professional and looked very sharp. Furthermore, he only charged one LMD, so people were willing to try. Of course, some who tried would end up breaking up. Now, a group of downtown gangsters surrounded Chen Hengs stall, demanding a protection fee. Be reasonable, alright? I just did a few divinations and only charged one LMD each time. What protection fee is there? Chen Heng looked helplessly at the burly men standing before him. Cut the crap. Big Brother Fei said to pay, so just do it. Otherwise, this great me will smash your stall! one of theckeys behind this Big Brother Fei shouted at Chen Heng ferociously and mmed his hand on the table. Although these hoodlums appeared very ferocious, Chen Heng did not feel afraid at all; he even felt likeughing. After that, Chen Heng pulled out a metal rebar from under the table. A certain kind-hearted man had left it behind after a divination. Oy! Little brat, are you thinking of fighting us? No, no, no. Im a cultured person, so Ive decided to give you a butterfly knot. Butterfly knot? Are you crazy? Chen Heng smiled at the leader. Then, he started bending the rebar with his bare hands without speaking. Big-Big Brother, I think we targeted a challenging opponent. What nonsense! I can see for myself! When Big Brother Fei saw Chen Heng bend the two-fingerbreadth-thick rebar like y, his legs turned into jelly. What are you doing? Quickly scatter. Also, you, the fortune-teller. Come with me to the Lungmen Guard Department. Chen Heng heard a familiar voice in the distance. The gangsters looked in that direction and saw it was a Lungmen Guard Department member. Furthermore, it was the Special Inspection Unit Chief, so they promptly fled. However, they did not forget to put on a brave front before leaving. Brat, consider yourself lucky! If not for the Lungmen Guard Department, this great me would have shown you what it means to be cruel! Is this what the adage, pping ones face until it swelled to look impressive, means? Chen Heng did not get angry. Instead, he only raised a finger and sent some electricity into the groups bodies. He believed this electricity would give them an extremely fortable night. Ah! Its Madam Chen! Good evening. Many thanks for saving me. Chen Heng did not feel surprised. Instead, he remained in ce, not moving at all. Thats not saving you. Rather, its those hoodlums that got saved. If you really fought, you wouldnt even need a hand to handle the entire group. After all, you are a high-level operator from Rhodes Ind. Chen nced at the two-fingerbreadth-thick rebar bent into a butterfly knot on Chen Hengs table. However, you did help me preserve this stall. I say, you are quite strange. You just got brought to the Lungmen Guard Department because of a gunfight in the afternoon. Now, youe out here to start a fraudulent divination stall. Furthermore, arent you an Aegir? Why do you use Yans divination? Madam Chen, this is not fraudulent. Im the real deal. Furthermore, I only divine love and charge only one LMD each time. Is that even a scam? One LMD is still money. Dont tell me you look down on one LMD? Speaking of which, your mindset is truly strange. You actually only divine love? No matter what, you still have toe back to the Lungmen Guard Department for setting up a stall without approval. After that, Chen took action, extending her left hand towards Chen Hangs hand. Furthermore, she held handcuffs in her right. Wait. I have something to say. Chen Heng dodged the attempted arrest as if he had known in advance. Pretty good reflexes. You live up to being a high-level operator. What do you have to say? How about this? Ill do a divination for you for free. If Im right, you let me go. If Im wrong, Ill go to the Lungmen Guard Department with you without resisting. How about that? Please begin your performance, then. Chen initially did not want to y games with Chen Heng. Unfortunately, Chen Heng was a Rhodes Ind Sniper and would be pretty skilled. Chen would have to put in some effort before she could catch him if he ran (or so she thought.) Alright. Pull out a bamboo strip from the lots container. Chen Heng held out the container to Chen. Arent you even going to ask me what I want to divine? Even for fraud, this is too unskilled, right? Chen casually drew a bamboo strip from the container and handed it to Chen Heng without even looking. Ive already said. This is not fraud. Furthermore, my divination does not depend on what you want to see, but what I can see. Chen Heng received the bamboo strip Chen handed over and casually tossed it back into the container after a nce. Thats it? Start your performance, then. Lets see if you can convince me. However, I dont care whether you fail to convince me after you speak or stay silent; you will have toe back to the Lungmen Guard Department with me. Madam Chen, has anyone told you that you are too strict? Yes, several. Book 4: Chapter 64:2: Discussing the Price of a Piano, Part 2 Book 4: Chapter 64:2: Discussing the Price of a Piano, Part 2 Madam Chen, theres a bit of a problem with your lot, Chen Heng said to Chen after thinking for a while. That is your exnation for the lot I drew? Very well,e back to the Lungmen Guard Department with me. As Chen spoke, she took out the handcuffs again. Wait! Wait! Madam Chen, do you enjoy holding the handcuffs that much? Arent you tired from holding them? Furthermore, I did not say I could not exin it. However, do you really want to hear the divination? What nonsense is this? You said it earlier; you would return to the Lungmen Guard Department with me if you were wrong. Dont tell me you regret it. You dont even dare to tell me the divination. Juste back with me now. This divination says that Madam Chen is actually an Infected. Furthermore, you will sh with the Reunion Movements leader, Talh. Even stranger is that this showed you are half-sisters with the same mother as that tyrant. Dont you think it is funny? Perhaps I should use a different divination method with you, Chen Heng whispered so softly that only he and Chen could hear. Efreet: He Who Knows Fate made a ridiculous move! Kaltsit: Lets see how hell get out of it if Chen concludes hes a spy or a person with a scheme. Kaltsit did not show any particr objections to Chen Heng setting up a divination stall. As long as he did not cause any major problems in her world, she would be satisfied. Chen did not refute Chen Hengs words. Instead, she slowly shifted her hand to her sword. Damn! Madam Chen, dont remain silent. You are making me flustered like this. Also, dont draw your sword. What are you thinking of doing? Youre in public. Although Chen Heng sounded shocked and flustered, his face was nk, as if he was just woodenly following a script. What is your aim? How did you know all this? Chen also realized they were in public, so she removed her hand from her swords hilt. No matter what, Chen Heng had only spoken the truth; she had no reason to attack him. My divination was right, right? In that case, Madam Chen, please pay one LMD. Wait, thats not right. I said it was free earlier. Never mind. Never mind. Ill not charge this time. Come on, Madam Chen. Have a seat. Chen Heng returned to his seat before extending his hand to invite Chen to sit across from him. Speak. What do you want? No, no, no. I dont want anything at all. I just dont want you to bring me to the Lungmen Guard Department. This is just the divination that I did for you. Alright. Stop using these things used to fool kids to fool me. Chen did not believe Chen Hengs nonsense. You dont believe me, right? Then do you believe lightning will strike in three seconds? Such things Boom! Arge lightning bolt tore across the sky before Chen finished speaking. Then ear-splitting thunder roared. How about that? Do you believe me now? How about I divine your future? Since you say I will sh with Talh, that Wait. This divination is not free. Payment first: one LMD. Chen Heng interrupted Chens question. This time, he was not doing it for free. Chen took out a note from her pocket and handed it to Chen Heng. We can start the divination now, right? Of course, we can. Madam Chen, do you want to know when you will get married? Or do you want the location of your destined one? Or do you want to know how to make your romance life go more smoothly? You! Are you messing with me? Chen shifted her right hand back to the sword on her left waist. Of course, this was not Chi Xiao but an ordinary Lungmen Guard Department standard-issue weapon. [TL Note: Chi Xiao is the name of Chens sword. Its name means crimson firmament. It previously belonged to Wei Yenwu and is made from tempered Originium, which allows the user to unleash a powerful Originium Art attack even if they cannot use Originium Arts.] Madam Chen, dont nder me. Please look up and see whats on my banner! Chen Heng pointed to the banner above him. Chen looked at where Chen Heng pointed. That banner had Love Consultant. He Who Knows Fate, you should know what I want to ask. This time, Chen sounded even harsher. Of course, I know. Furthermore, I also know how Talh will take revenge on Lungmen. However, that is not within my service scope today. So, are you speaking or not? Chen could no longer hold back. Although she was usually a calm person, Chen Hengs words affected not just herself and Talh but even Lungmen. Chen stood up and mmed her hand on the table before her. You will need to pay more. Also, Madam Chen, please be more gentle. The table and the tools on it are very expensive. Added together, they are worth 100,000 LMD. Ten points could buy 1,000,000 LMD, so one point was 100,000 LMD. This im made sense. Of course, LMD was a limited-purchase item; that was why he found LMD strangely cheap. Chen Hengs words stunned Chen. She looked at the table she had smacked and released her bated breath only after finding no damage. What do you think? Do you want a divination? I can tell you that this matter will involve the entire Lungmen, and the damage will be severe. Speak. How much do you want? A piano. A piano? Thats right. Worth 1,800,000 LMD. What did you say? Why dont you go rob someone instead? How could a piano cost 1,800,000 LMD? Screw this! Hearing this price enraged Chen. She mmed her palm on the table before her again. Please mind the table and the tools on it. They are worth 100,000 LMD. Do be careful. Furthermore, how could robbery be faster than divination for earning money? Moreover, robbery is illegal. As for pianos, you can try asking your colleague, that wealthy one. See if there are any pianos worth 1,800,000 LMD. How about this? If your colleague says there are no pianos worth 1,800,000 LMD, Ill do this divination for free. You said it. Ill make the call now. I dont believe there is a piano worth 1,800,000 LMD. Chen moved her hand from the table, then released a bated breath again when she saw this 100,000 LMD table undamaged. Others aside, this table was indeed sturdy. Then Chen walked to the side and called her rich colleague. Kaltsit: He Who Knows Fate, what are you trying to do? He Who Knows Fate: Give you an assist. Kaltsit: Book 4: Chapter 66:1: A Dragon and Tigress’s “Friendly” Exchange, Part 1 Book 4: Chapter 66:1: A Dragon and Tigresss Friendly Exchange, Part 1 He Who Knows Fate: Arent youing to Lungmen after some time? Im paving the way for you. Other things aside, its already a miracle that your negotiations with Wei Yenwu did not fall apart, given your eloquence. Now, the future has changed. Somy child, as your fa.nothing. I mean, I feel a little worried. Efreet: Right, right. Although Kaltsit is a calm, rational doctor and a qualified leader, she is absolutely not a diplomat. She is too straightforward and does not know how to feign civility. She needs to train more. Kaltsit: 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Kaltsit, when you negotiated with Wei Yenwu in the game, you were too rash in your speech. Had that old fox, Wei Yenwu, been any rasher, your negotiations would have failed. Kaltsit: Everyone has their specialties. What? Swire, your familys business empire really has a piano worth 1,800,000 LMD? Why dont you just rob a bank? To think you sell a piano for 1,800,000 LMD! Looking for trouble? Who would look for trouble with you if they had nothing to do. You char siu cat! *Lungmen vulgarity*! *Lungmen vulgarity*! *Lungmen vulgarity*! Where am I? Im at that park near the Lungmen Guard Department. Come if you dare, you char siu cat! *Lungmen vulgarity!* [TL Note: Char siu is a style of Chinese barbeque. The meat turns out looking red. Here is the Wikipedia page on this method of food preparation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Char_siu.] Chen hung up angrily and stomped back to Chen Hengs stall. You see? There is a piano worth 1,800,000 LMD, like I said, right? I dont have that much money. This was the truth. Although Chen came from a rich family and was even Wei Yenwus niece, she currently only held the identity of Lungmens Special Inspection Unit Chief. She also did not have much contact with her family. While the Special Inspection Unit Chief position held eminent authority, it did not pay well. And sometimes, Chen, Hoshiguma, and Swire would go drinkingermhave a good meal, so she had little savings. Just wait for a while, then. Dont think I dont know why you told Swire your location. This little she-dragon was very scheming. Humph! This matter concerns the entire Lungmen. How can I be the only one paying? I found the method, so Swire will take charge of paying. These two are truly enemies. Chen did not forget to trick Swire in the end. I say, He Who Knows Fate, you arent really an Aegir, right? Madam Chen, you guessed right. Anyone with a brain would not believe I am an Aegir or a ridiculous lie, like Im a killer whale. Chen felt targeted. It urred to her she had to properly investigate this armed operator, whose identity was unclear, after hepleted the divination. How to investigate? Of course, by bringing him to the Lungmen Guard Department. Madam Chen, why did you go silent? I have nothing to say. Then dont sit across from me. I still have to receive customers. Sit here. Chen Heng pulled out a stool from under the table covered in yellow cloth. Then he ced it beside him and gestured for her to sit there. Of course, there were no stools under the table initially. Im sure everyone knows how it appeared. Chen looked at the sturdy table covered in yellow cloth. Then she stood up and sat beside Chen Heng. Perhaps she found it too close to him; she quickly stood back up and moved the stool a few steps away. Feeling bored, Chen Heng took out some snacks from under the table and ced them on top. Chen tried some and found them pretty tasty. However, she felt more curious about what else was under the table. Soon, Chen Heng received a new customer. This time, the customer was a male who looked like an innocent high-school student. Chen, the Special Inspection Unit Chief, could only watch helplessly as Chen Heng cheated the innocent citizens. She could not take any action now, as she needed his help. However, He Who Knows Fate did have some substance to him. Perhaps his love divinations were urate. Remember, she will note to school tomorrow because she has caught a cold. Send her a message during ss to remind her to drink more hot water, as your girlfriend does not like naggy men. After school is over in the afternoon, go to her house. Remember to bring some fruits. When she asks why you are being so polite, reply, Are you trying to tell me what to do? She likes men who are firm. Ask about her illness, and when she says her fever reached 38.5C, say, Thats all? Do as I say, and your rtionship will go smoothly. Thank you, Master. Ive learned a lot. Im going now. Take care. Phew! After sending off this customer, Chen Heng let out a drawn-out breath in satisfaction. He Who Knows Fate, are the things you tell them regarding their romance true? In the end, Chen could no longer suppress her curiosity, so she asked. Of course, its true. However, the results might be different from what I im. What do you mean? I used a simple method to get that man to believe me earlier. You saw it for yourself. However, if that man does as I said, he will not be far from a breakup. Of course, because he already believed me, he will break up with his girlfriend after seven days and a series of coincidences. He Who Knows Fate, what kind of emotional trauma have you suffered? Why do you use such an ability to take revenge on society? Madam Chen, while you can eat rubbish, you cant speak rubbish. I do not get in the way of true love. Although that fellow looked quite innocent earlier, he would eventually be a scumbag. Of course, he would not feel he was a scumbag. Sparing a thought for his girlfriend, I gave him advice on life. Arent you afraid of himing to find you after they break up? Dont worry. The effects of the advice I gave all these people will happen at least seven dayster. By then, they can no longer find me. The screech of a sports car interrupted the twos conversation. Then they saw a caring straight towards Chen Hengs stall, rather at Chen, who was beside Chen Heng. While Chen Hengs location did not have high traffic, it was still not low enough for a sports car to travel at full speed; this red sports car was crawling. Although a park was not suitable for a car to drive in, who was Swire? Rice noodle roll dragon, to think you dare to wait here?! You asked me the price of a piano out of nowhere; then you cursed me for no reason at all. You *Lungmen vulgarity*! *Lungmen vulgarity*! The rich tigress of Lungmenunched into a friendly exchange with Chen as soon as she got off the car. [TL Note: Rice noodle roll or cheung fun is a Cantonese dish. Both rice noodle rolls and char siu aremonly seen in the Canton region and Hong Kong, which was what Lungmen was based on. Here is the Wikipedia entry for rice noddle roll: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rice_noodle_roll.] *Lungmen vulgarity*, you char siu cat, you curse me the moment you get out of your car. Are you looking for trouble? You are making wild usations! Who is the one who looked for trouble first? This was not just on the level of a friendly exchange; it was simply an eye-opener for Chen Heng. He had learned many vulgarities he had never heard of before. Book 4: Chapter 66:2: A Dragon and Tigress’s “Friendly” Exchange, Part 2 Book 4: Chapter 66:2: A Dragon and Tigresss Friendly Exchange, Part 2 I say, rice noodle roll dragon. You didnt call me here to curse at you, right? Cant you see for yourself? Im having my future read. Chen pointed to Chen Hengs stall. Love consultant? Rice noodle roll dragon, your brain hasnt turned into mush, right? Or are you finally in heat after growing a little older and want a boyfriend to apany you? Pardon my bluntness, but no one can handle you, rice noodle roll dragon. Char siu cat, just shut up. This forteller can read more than just love. He is the real deal. You can try if you dont believe it. Rice noodle roll dragon, it looks like your brain has indeed turned into mush. How about you resign from your Special Inspection Unit Chief position and go home to rest for a few days? Char siu cat, let him read your future if you dare. Ill pay for it. Its just a try; bring it on. Oy! Forteller, read my future! Swire sat across from Chen Heng with arms crossed. Although she sat down and told him to read her future, she appeared skeptical. This miss, what future would you like me to read? Isnt this for love divination? I can divine other things apart from love. Love divination is one LMD each time, but the others depend on my mood. If it is cheap, it might be just one LMD, but if it is expensive, it could be more expensive than that piano. I say, rice noodle roll dragon, dont tell me you asked me about the piano because you wanted your future read? Swire did not answer Chen Hengs question. Instead, she turned her head to face Chen. Cut the crap and quickly get your future read. Tsk! Forteller, read what I will have for dinner. If nothing unexpected happens, you will go to the Western restaurant you made a reservation for to have steak, but But what? Chen Hengs answer startled Swire, as she had made a reservation for steak at a Western restaurant. Hermunicator had strong security on it, and she had told no one of her ns for tonight. After you drive there, you wont be able to get home. Will someonee to assassinate me? Swire entered deep thought. Which faction can it be? No. It is just because your sports car will run out of gas. Because your car runs out of gas, you will stay at the hotel your family runs near the Western restaurant. In the end, you will get to workte tomorrow because of a traffic jam. The reason surprised Swire. She immediately stood up and walked to her car. Soon, Swire returned. Indeed, her car was low on gas. Alright. You are quite urate. How much? Swire took out her purse. Didnt Madam Chen say she would pay for your divination? So, Madam Chen, thank you. It is 1,000 LMD. That expensive? Well, it is not a divination about love, so it is more expensive. Also, let me point out that youre the main reason Miss Swires car will run out of gas. Initially, she would have remembered to fill the gas tank, but because you insulted her, she rushed over in a frenzy to fight you in person. In the end, she forgot about the gas. Rice noodle roll dragon, look! Even he said it. You are the reason Ill bete tomorrow. Alright, alright. Just shut it. It hasnt happened yet, right? How can you me me for something that hasnt happened? Alright, alright, Madam Chen, since your gullible prodigal has arrived, are you doing that reading or not? Chen Heng reminded, fearing the two would argue again. Gullible prodigal? Who? Me? Swire pointed to herself in disbelief. Thats right. There are only three people here. Who else could I be talking about? Rice noodle roll dragon, what does he mean? I just want to let you make some contributions to the entire Lungmen. So you treat me as a gullible prodigal? This great mes money did note out of nowhere! Rice noodle roll dragon! *Lungmen vulgarity*! *Lungmen vulgarity*! It seemed Chen Hengs attempt had failed and even brought about the opposite effect. Alright, enough joking; Chen Heng did it on purpose. Watching the tigress and the dragon fight it out was simply too interesting. He Who Knows Fate: A fierce fight between a dragon and a tigress, a magnificent spectacle of Lungmen. Unfortunately, theres no Hoshiguma. Efreet: Ah! I feel that Chen Heng is bing increasingly two-faced. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: He was like a cute newbie when he just joined the group. Unfortunately, he learned the wrong things. He Who Knows Fate: Then guess why I learned the wrong things? Queen of Ice and Snow: Who knows? Solomon: Merlin! It must be Merlin! Magus of Flowers: Damn! Im not bearing the me for this. Its really not my fault this time! I Have a Strong Presence: But you are the most likely! Faillen Angel Gabriel: Right. God Sai: Based on my observation of you over the past few days, it is so. Chen Heng wanted to say it was indeed not Merlin, but Never mind. Let Merlin bear the me this once. After all, when youre covered with lice, you dont itch; when youre up to your ears in debt, you stop worrying. He will get used to bearing the me. Miss Swire, can you move away from the customers seat? Im receiving customers. You can use this stool. Just find a spot to sit. Chen Heng pulled out another stool, simr to Chens, and ced it behind him. Chen eyed the yellow-cloth-covered table with extreme suspicion. Then she could not help lifting a corner of the yellow cloth, which trailed to the ground. Smack! Chen had just started lifting the cloth when Chen Heng smacked her hand. There are business secrets in there. You cannot look. Whats wrong? Whats wrong? Is there something under the table? Swire looked around and noticed someone walking towards the stall, so she stood up and transferred to the stool Chen Heng had prepared for her. I looked precisely because I dont know. This forteller already took out two stools and a te of snacks from under the table. To think this stool is made of red sandalwood! Furthermore, it seems to be of significant age. It has to be extremely expensive! Such a thing could already be considered an antique, right? When Swire was about to sit on the stool, she suddenly noticed it was no mere stool. [TL Note: Red sandalwood is a hardwood historically valued in China. The tree ites from is currently ssified as endangered (Near Threatened), and exports of it are highly controlled. The tree is slow-growing, and its rarity makes furniture made from it expensive and difficult to find. This wood was so highly prized that it was used to make chairs for the Qing dynasty emperors. Here is the Wikipedia entry on the tree: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pterocarpus_santalinus.] Book 4: Chapter 67: Force-Fed Poison Book 4: Chapter 67: Force-Fed Poison Truly Miss Swire, indeed. You have good judgment. This stool is indeed made of red sandalwood. Of course, I dont know whether it would be considered an antique. What a fellow! You arent from some major n of Yan sent out on experiential training, right? Why must it be Yan? Cant it be another nation? Im an Aegir. Do you think Im stupid? How could those Aegir living by the sea have such good taste? To think you had rare and expensive red sandalwood made into a stool. Although it is a stool, it is exquisite. Most ns cannot afford such furniture. I have seen such furniture only in the major ns of Yan and some of the Victorian nobilities. [TL Note: Victoria is a Terran country in the central region. You can read more about it here: /wiki/Victoria.] It doesnt matter whether you believe it. In any case, I believe it. Thats right. You two can discuss getting the divination between yourselves. I have to receive a customer. ------ Damn! What kind of trashy scenario is this? MasMaster, whats wrong? Nonothing. I was just marveling at the peculiarities of life. Indeed, fate is the most terrifying force. Chen Heng had peeked at this youths future romance life. Honestly speaking, he felt disgusted by it. What if, just what if There was a couple who grew up together, and they always had each other in their lives. This was not just in reality but also in their hearts. Then, an Infected injured the girl when she went out during the Reunion Movement attack that would happen one weekter in Lungmen. Actually, this pair of childhood sweethearts were from the uptown area and should not have been affected by the Infecteds attack. However, they went to a ce near the downtown area because they wanted to avoid their parents noticea secret rtionship. In the end, the girl became Infected. While the boy did not mind, his family did not permit it. Even the girls family stopped caring about the daughter they used to treat like a treasure. Although the girl knew the boy would not shun her, there was the worlds view on the Infected and her familys unintentional alienation. This hurt the girl and caused her to leave Lungmen without a word. Then Then Chen Heng did not know anything more. All he saw was the first-person view of this boys future. However, that already felt terrible enough. Chen Heng enjoyed thinking of himself as the main character when he watched movies. That usually made things interesting. However, it backfired this time; he felt terrible. Master, will our rtionship go smoothly? Young man, it is no longer a problem of whether your rtionship will go smoothly. Rather, a Catastrophe stands between the two of you. If you continue on your current path, the two of you will end up parting a few dayster, never to meet again. Huh?! What?! Master, can we avoid this? I can pay anything as long as we can avoid this! This boy trusted Chen Heng, as Chen Heng had mentioned a few secrets only the boy knew. That boy was sure only he knew those things. When the boy heard what Chen Heng said, he immediately became flustered. He did not want the girl to leave him, as he believed they were deeply in love, and that was indeed so. Damn it! This is not a problem of money. Do Ick money? Let me tell you this: the table and tools before you are worth at least 100,000 LMD. Do I look like Ick money? That is no longer the problem. Chen Heng stood up somewhat agitatedly, mming the table with both hands. Chen Hengcked money? How could that be? He set up a stall here to ruin rtionships, especially those of people like this boy, who was still in school. This was a dream couple to break up. However, the problem was the story of the boy before him. It was practically force-feeding him a sob story. Chen Heng hated tragic stories the most. Then-then, Master, what do you want? Chen Heng scared the boy. For some reason, the boy felt Chen Heng was even more anxious about this than him. Just give me one LMDter; I dont need more. Let me tell you this,d. Dont go on secret dates at your age. Big problems will happen. Just visit each other at home. Furthermore, its not like your parents will object. Why go on secret dates elsewhere? That will cause you trouble. Dont go seeking thrills at your age. Ah? Chen Hengs words put too much emphasis on not going out on secret dates, stupefying this youth. Sorry. I got a little agitated. Let me put it this way: if you dont do as I say, things will never work out between the two of you. Furthermore, the girls life will be in danger. Is it that serious? Master, what should I do, then? Go to the girls house right now and tell the girls parents the truth. Tell them about your rtionship. Dont worry. I promise you it will seed. The most important thing is not to go downtown for some time after this. Something major will happen, especially one weekter. I understand, Master. Here is 100 LMD. Ill go confess to her parents. Alright. I wont get you change, then. Im just running a small business and dont have change. Go now. Chen Heng had withheld something. After the youth did as Chen Heng said, the girls father would beat him up, the kind of beating that would keep him bedridden for an entire day. However, the girl would make up for itter, so this fellow would benefit. Efreet: Chen Heng, whats going on with you? What agitated you? To think you would take the initiative to help him. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: He probably saw true love. He Who Knows Fate: Do you know 5 Centimeters per Second? Although his story is not as detailed as that romantic animated drama, it is as heartbreaking. [TL Note: 5 Centimeters per Second is centered around a boy and a girl who had grown close to each other, but the boy had to move away. The two had feelings for each other but never expressed themselves. This show has three segments, each segment showing different phases of their lives. They never get together. Here is the Wikipedia entry, and it gives a summary of each episode: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/5_Centimeters_per_Second.] Efreet: What do you mean? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: I know this one. Its an anime movie. Magus of Flowers: From this, we can tell that Yakumo Yukari has nothing to do with everything. I think she probably spends her time sleeping or chatting in the chat group. Meanwhile, she leaves everything to her shikigami. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Ermit looks like searching for a suitable Type-Moon world is urgent. Magus of Flowers: As though I will be afraid. Face me in person if you can. Whos afraid? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: I finally get to rest for two days, and Merlin is causing trouble again. Queen of Ice and Snow: I think Merlin might have found a way to deal with the summoning. After all, he is a Magus. Book 4: Chapter 68:1: I—Chen Huijie—Do Not Have a Younger Male Maternal Cousin Like You, Part 1 Book 4: Chapter 68:1: IChen HuijieDo Not Have a Younger Male Maternal Cousin Like You, Part 1 Solomon: I feel so too. Otherwise, Merlin would not be so cocky. 17 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: This great me does not believe I cant find a suitable method by spending a few tens of thousands of points. Ill deal with Merlin today. Merlin, just you wait. Im going to the associations store to find something to summon you now. Magus of Flowers: I Have a Strong Presence: She got angry. Queen of Ice and Snow: She did get angry. Iron Fist Teacher: Merlin is in trouble this time. Umaru-chan: Is this how a powerhouse thinks? Spending tens of thousands of points on a whim? Queen of Ice and Snow: Everyone is different. I earned 30,000 points in a day while in a fit of rage. Iron Fist Teacher: In reality, earning a few tens of thousands of points is just a days effort for powerhouses if they choose the right missions. This is why powerhouses have plenty to spare. Hey! Forteller! You told that person not to go downtown in the next few days, right? Swire sessfullytched on to the important information that Chen Heng leaked earlier. Did I say that? You must have heard wrong. I can guarantee it on the reputation of my stall. Does your fortelling stall have any reputation to speak of? Chen had seen how Chen Heng toyed with the youth in the palm of his hand, so she did not trust Chen Heng when he guaranteed it on the reputation of his stall. Of course not. You dont look like someone whocks money. Why do you need so much LMD? Miss Swire, this is where you are wrong. Although you think I look rich, I do not have much LMD. However, I urgently need them, so I can only search for a gullible prodigal. So, you were waiting for me to appear? When the bad-tempered Chen heard the words gullible prodigal, she immediately ced her right hand on her swords hilt. I am always the one treating Swire as a gullible prodigal. No one can treat me as a gullible prodigal. Hey! Madam Chen, please calm down. I did not call you a gullible prodigal. I was only thinking that I would meet someone rich after setting up a stall here for a few days, definitely not referring to you. Furthermore, didnt I provide some intel to you? Intel concerning the future? Chen Heng did not worry about Chen not paying up, only that Chen would not have that much money. However, now that she had pulled Swire in, he felt confident. As a qualified researcher, Chen Heng did not doubt the wealth of Swire, the filthy richdy of Lungmen. Furthermore, I have to make this clear first. Even if you give me 1,800,000 LMD, I will not tell you everything, just prod you in the right direction and tell you how to solve it. Leaking the heavenly secrets is a very severe matterthe more important an issue, the more severe the bacsh when divined. Minor issues like the ones earlier would not affect me. However, this is different. This affects more than half of Lungmens poption. Tell me, then. This great me does notck money. The filthy rich Swire indicated that this bit of money was just like tossing water out to her. Alright, pay up first. Im going to say this first: I only take cash. How am I going to get 1,800,000 LMD in cash? While the rich Swire thought little 1,800,000 LMD, no one would have that much cash on hand. I dont care. I dont take credit cards. I cant receive the money even if you want to transfer it to me. Its fine. I can wait. Damn! Wait here. Ill call someone to bring the money over. With Chen Heng holding the initiative, Swire could only call someone to deliver the money. ------ Ten minutester, another sports car drove into the park. As it was already dark, there were few pedestrians, so the car quickly arrived before Chen Hengs stall. Forteller, here is 1,800,000 LMD in cash. Now that you have the money, you can tell us about the matter that will affect more than half of Lungmens poption, right? Of course. Chen Heng did not bother counting the money before sliding the two suitcases filled with LMD under the table. This caused Chen to nce below the table again. Alright, alright, stop looking. Lets move on to proper business. First is the event. The problem originates from Talh. You know about the recent Reunion Movement attack on Chernobog, right? I do. Good that you do. Actually, Talhs sudden attack on Chernobog has something to do with Lungmen. I wont exin the connection. However, Talh is nning to attack Lungmen. You will know her purpose after some time. You all, especially Chen, should understand Talhs deep feelings for Lungmen, right? Deep feelings, is it? How sarcastic. Anyway, it will happen after about a week. Talh will bring many Reunion members to attack Lungmen. Dont look at me as though you are looking at a fool. They are truly gathering Infected and will attack Lungmen. Furthermore, they will seed. You still dont believe me? I believe. I believe. Your attitude is just as half-hearted as when I divine fate for others. Never mind. Taking the money of others means they owe me nothing. Anyway, thats all I can say about the Reunion Movements attack. Wait, thats all? I spent 1,800,000 LMD just to hear this little? Swire was extremely upset, feeling Chen Heng had duped her. Of course not. Next, Im going to tell you the solution. Do you know Rhodes Ind? The pharmaceuticalpany that does everything but make medicine? Ive heard of it. I heard of it when we were taking records of our interrogation today. Furthermore, why do you keep emphasizing its a pharmaceuticalpany that does everything but make medicine? Wait, wait. Whats up with taking records? Forteller, you were brought to the Lungmen Guard Department today? Furthermore, by mentioning Rhodes Ind now, youre not telling me Rhodes Ind can solve this problem, are you? If so, I suspect you are here to trick Lungmen into working with Rhodes Ind. Indeed, I just came out of the Lungmen Guard Department in the afternoon. I got brought there because of a fight. However, I did nothing at all. Why else do you think I searched for a gullible prodigal near the Lungmen Guard Department? That is to say, you came here to set up a stall because you were brought to the Lungmen Guard Department this afternoon? Chen now suspected Chen Heng was taking revenge on the Lungmen Guard Department. That is one reason. The other reason is this parks poprity with couples. There is a greater chance to break up couples here. Book 4: Chapter 68:2: I—Chen Huijie—Do Not Have a Younger Male Maternal Cousin Like You, Part 2 Book 4: Chapter 68:2: IChen HuijieDo Not Have a Younger Male Maternal Cousin Like You, Part 2 Alright, alright. We are going off topic. Thats true. Ill just tell you the truth. The one that can solve the problem I mentioned earlier is indeed Rhodes Ind. Why else do you think I would seek employment at Rhodes Ind? Chen can testify; she should have seen my information and knows I joined just two days ago. Upon hearing this, Swire turned to Chen, their gazes meeting. There seemed to be a bunch of question marks in Swires eyes, asking for verification. However, Chens eyes seemed to show a string of exmation marks, confirming the information. They were enemiesgood friends for so long, after all, so there was some degree of rapport. That is to say, Rhodes Ind is the key to resolving this situation? Thats right. He Who Knows Fate: What do you think, Kaltsit? This assist should be useful, right? Although I feel its uses are not very clear, I did it out of kind intentions, at least. Kaltsit: Thank you, even though it is not very useful, indeed. He Who Knows Fate: I was just being humble and polite. You actually took it literally? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: To think you were being polite to Kaltsit. Has water entered your brain? Efreet: You should be direct with Kaltsit. When Kaltsit understands what your words mean, she will not be polite with you, either. He Who Knows Fate: Never mind. Never mind. Kaltsit, do me a favor. Kaltsit: Speak. He Who Knows Fate: I have 1,800,000 LMD now. Can you help me gather the materials for the Elite 1 and Elite 2 promotions? You can keep the rest as payment. After all, I have no channels for obtaining these things. Kaltsit: Sure. Efreet: Werent you preparing to go fishing? He Who Knows Fate: Indeed. Ill go fishing to get the materials for the Elite 3 promotion. Those materials cannot be obtained just by having money. Umaru-chan: Theres Elite 3? He Who Knows Fate: While I call it Elite 3, its just a third strengthening of the gun. Even after the Elite 2 promotion, the gun cannot undergo a qualitative change; it needs to be strengthened one more time, ording to the associations store when I checked the strengthening service. Umaru-chan: Hahand I thought operators could reach Elite 3. You only mentioned arge-scale attack by the Reunion Movement on Lungmen and that Rhodes Ind is the key to resolving the situation. Yet, you are charging 1,800,000 LMD for that? You might as well rob someone. Swire waited for a while and noticed Chen Heng did not continue speaking. Miss Swire, please watch your words. Im aw-abiding citizen. Robbery would put me in a lot of trouble. However, you can try iming this from Wei Yenwu. Of course, I dont know if he would approve it. Are there no other hints? None. Good. Come with us to the Lungmen Guard Department. Swire looked at her ex-colleague with some shock. Ermcurrent colleague. She did not expect the normally strict, upright, and responsible Chen would misuse her authority. Swire, dont look at me like that. Also, He Who Knows Fate, this is a park. It is prohibited to set up stalls here, especially when your stall does not have a business license. Furthermore, I suspect the identity you gave me when we were taking records is fake, soe to the Lungmen Guard Department with me. Chen took out the handcuffs hanging at her lower back once more. Then she shook it at Chen Heng, telling Chen Heng to just obediently follow her back to the Lungmen Guard Department. Unexpectedly, the rigid Chen has learned to set others up. Is the world truly changing? Swire now gained a new understanding of her colleague. Wait, wait. I have proof of identity. Chen Heng had already seen Chen using this trick with his Precognition and prepared a trick that was even trickier than Chens. My father once said, One must use magic (tricks) against magic (tricks). Chen Heng had already spent ten points to purchase a temporary legal identity, so he handed over the ID card that came with it to Chen. As for why the temporary legal identity? Of course, because it was cheap. While it was valid for only seven days, Chen Heng would leave after seven days, so it was suitable. Let me take a look! Swire snatched Chen Hengs ID card before Chen could take it. Yans Chen n, Chen HengwaitChen n? When Swire saw the first line on the ID card, she could not help ncing in Chens direction. Chen n? Let me take a look. Upon hearing this, Chen could no longer wait. She snatched the ID card from Swires hand. Swire did not stop her. Chen looked at Chen Hengs ID card dubiously. Then she flipped it around to check the mark that protected against forgery. She scrutinized it, looking over the card several times. Alright, Chen. You can stop looking at it. No matter how many times you flip it around, it is the same. Surely, as a Lungmen Guard Department member, you can tell whether this ID card is real or fake, right? Even if you dont want to admit it, the forteller who tricked us of 1,800,000 LMD is your rtive, even if the rtionship is a little distant. Chen raised her head and looked at the innocent-looking Chen Heng with aplicated gaze. Although she did not want to admit it, it was as Swire said; he was her younger male maternal cousin. However, their rtionship was indeed quite distant. [Author Note: Lungmen belongs to Yan, and Chens father was Wei Yenwus sworn brother, so her father probably had a high status. Furthermore, he married Wei Yenwus younger sister. Thats why I created a Chen n in this world. Actually, it did not matter how big a n was. As long as the family had members with status, they could call it a n. Furthermore, I set this as a branch. Also, Chen and Talh had the same mother. Both her daughters are very beautiful. I wonder what she looks like.] Chen Heng had not expected this, either. Initially, he just wanted an identity. Who could have imagined he would end up rted to Chen? This time, the world consciousness set him as someone from Yan. Since Chen Hengs family name was Chen and he had medicine pills in Yans style, this identity suited his setting. At the same time, this was a cost-saving measure; it did not have to fabricate a n for Chen Heng. Thus, the world consciousness gave him a setting in arge n. However, he was just from a branch of therge n, a mysterious branch with almost no members. Now, this branch only had Chen Heng. Even in a different world, Chen Heng was still an orphan. Chen Heng had reason to suspect the world consciousness simply copied his identity in his original world. He felt a little targeted. Efreet: Your move is ludicrous. He Who Knows Fate: This is purely a coincidence, alright. I only got a temporary legal identity for this world. Furthermore, this thing seems to have just copied my original identity in my original world and applied it to this world. I feel offended. Book 4: Chapter 69:1: Shaving a Tigress’s Fur, Part 1 Book 4: Chapter 69:1: Shaving a Tigresss Fur, Part 1 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: I treat you as a younger brother. To think you want to sleep with me? He Who Knows Fate: Where did you learn these strange lines? nk Never Loses: Do you dare say you have no desire to be a dragon knight? [TL Note: In case this reference gets lost due tock of context, Chen is of the Lung Race, a race with traits of Chinese dragons. To be a dragon knight, one has to ride a dragonIm sure you understand the rest.] He Who Knows Fate: Huh? Magus of Flowers: You desire her body, you scoundrel! He Who Knows Fate: Thats right. I desire her body. Efreet: Hah! Men! I Have a Strong Presence: Hah! Men! Faillen Angel Gabriel: Hah! Umaru-chan: You are not to touch my Chen waifu! He Who Knows Fate: Umaru-chan: He Who Knows Fate: Back on topic, this identity does bring a lot of conveniences. Im not referring to the identity of being Chens younger cousin but the identity of being a branch member of arge n from Yan. That is beneficial to my fishingter. Efreet: Tsk! Now you have an excuse to sell medicinal pills, right? He Who Knows Fate: Exactly. Authentic Yan secret medicine, quality guaranteed. Ahnever mind. Chen initially wanted to say something but did not know what to say. Even someone as steady as Chen appeared stupefied when a younger cousin suddenly appeared. Even though he was just a distant rtive, this younger cousin had just charged her an astronomical price for a divination. ErmI didnt pay, anyway; it was Swire. I feel much better now. I should say, this cousin did well. Chen could only marvel at the wonders of fate now. Younger Brother Chen Heng, why do you need so much LMD? Swire did not n on asking for the money back. To her, that amount was just like spilling some water. To save face, she nned to give the money to Chen Heng. Rather than the money, Swire was more interested in Chens younger cousin. Of course, to upgrade my firearm. I am a Sniper, after all. A Sniper? Show me your firearm. Alright, Swire, Chen Heng said he did not bring his firearm Before Chen finished speaking, she saw Chen Heng pull arge, two-meter-long firearm from under the table. This gun appeared powerful. Huh? This table is one and a half meters long at most. Where did he pull the firearm from? Furthermore, didnt you say you did not bring your firearm to Lungmen? Chen Heng, do you have a firearm permit? Chen asked her greatest concern after some silence. Firearm permit? What is that? If this person were not Chens younger cousin, she would have dragged him to the Lungmen Guard Department long ago. This firearm looks incredible. Furthermore, it is of a different style from the Laterans mainstream firearms. In contrast to Chen, Swire was impressed by the firearm, even reaching out to touch it. Alright, now that youve seen it, Ill put it away. Chen Heng gestured for Swire to remove her hand from the firearm. Then he shoved the sniper rifle back under the table. I say, Younger Cousin, cant you tell us more? Swire did not stand on ceremony, treating Chen Heng as her own younger cousin, not as an outsider. Sorry, I cant. The heavenly secrets cannot be leaked. A heavenly secret like this could create a powerful Catastrophe. Although Chen Heng rejected Swires addressing him as younger cousin, he was just 18. The two before him were working adults who had graduated from university, at least 20 years old. Thats right. Elder Sister Swire, are you interested in buying Yan secret medicine? Chen Heng suddenly recalled that Swire was a wealthy buyer, a suitable target for his fishing. Yan secret medicine? Swire knew only a little about the mysterious Yan; after all, she was not a native of Yan. Hence, she felt very curious about the Yan secret medicine Chen Heng mentioned. ChenElder Cousin should know my branch is an extremely mysterious one. As for how it is mysterious? Secret medicines are a part of it. Chen watched as Chen Heng and Swire carried out an illegal transaction. Actually, Chen had wanted to bring this younger cousin to the Lungmen Guard Department for setting up a stall and selling medicine without a business license. Unfortunately, this fellow showed extremely mysterious means when setting up his stall and selling medicine. For example, Chen Heng had given her a medicinal pill called the Wood Divine Pill earlier. Just smelling this secret medicine made her feel rxed andfortable. Chen had initially refused when Chen Heng gave her the medicinal pill, as this felt like a bribe and an abuse of authority. However, Chen Heng kept bringing up their familial rtionship, shutting her up. Ten minutester, Swire and Chen Hengpleted their transaction to their mutual satisfaction. Swire felt this transaction was extremely worthwhile; she managed to obtain the mysterious Yan secret medicine with some materials. Chen Heng found this transaction extremely worthwhile, as he traded some low-grade medicinal pills for materials for strengthening the Electromaic Sniper Rifle. Everyone got what they needed. Although Swire had used only one of the medicinal pills, her body felt significantly rxed. Furthermore, she did not worry about Chen Heng cheating her. After all, even if a monk ran away, the temple could not run. By the way, Chen Heng, do you have a ce to stay? Chen decided she should show some concern for her distant cousin who came to visit Lungmen. Dont worry. I stay at that Cloud Sea Hotel next to the Lungmen Guard Department. I have twopanions from Rhodes Ind staying there too. I think my family runs that hotel. Ill make a callter and have them upgrade your rooms to presidential suites. Then thank you, Elder Sister Swire, in advance. Hehehe! Look! Look! Shithead dragon, your younger cousin is much politer than you. Char siu cat, shut up. By the way, Chen Heng, youd best not take that earlier firearm out in Lungmen. After all, you do not have a firearm permit. Got it, Elder Cousin. Thank you for your concern. Chen Heng no longer had qualms about addressing Chen as elder cousin. He even had a strangely pleasant feeling when doing so. After all, Chen could be considered his first rtive. Although it was a fake rtionship, it was a rare experience for him. Are you nning on continuing your fortelling stall? Of course. IChen Hengwill not shrink back from contributing to society. I did that to help those students focus on their studies. That way, they will have a better future. They are just bratty kids now. Why should they be in rtionships? Book 4: Chapter 69:2: Shaving a Tigress’s Fur, Part 2 Book 4: Chapter 69:2: Shaving a Tigresss Fur, Part 2 Thene to the Lungmen Guard Department tomorrow. Ill help you get a business license. Oh! Shithead dragon, are you nning to misuse your authority too? Shut up, char siu cat. No one will think you are mute if you keep quiet. Furthermore, what do you mean by misuse of authority? It is just a simple temporary business license. Swire made Chen slightly furious from embarrassment. OK, Elder Cousin. Ill look for you tomorrow. I have to pack up my stall for today. Chen Heng patted the table; then the table and the tools on it instantly vanished. Isthis an Originium Art? Chen finally understood how Chen Heng pulled out so many things from under the table. It should be considered a talent. [TL Note: Besides Originium Arts, operators in Arknights have talents. Talents provide some bonuses for the operators, but some have drawbacks. You can read more about talents here: /wiki/Talent.] ------ Seven in the morning, the next day: Prophet! Prophet! Come out! You can see the future! Open the door! Chen Heng was still sleeping when a frantic knocking on his door woke him up. Ever since Chen Heng joined the Dimension Administrators Association, he had grown increasinglyzy. He used to maintain a habit of waking up at six every morning to train with the sword for one hour. Now, he wasted time on games andics. Oh, he would also waste time chatting in the chat group. Chen Heng had yed Honkai Impact 3rdte into the night. Then, he had to grind for Arknightss new event. This resulted in him being listless in the morning. Could Chen Heng still be saved if he left this group after joining the Re:Life Chat Group? I hear you! I hear you! Stop knocking! From this voice, Chen Heng knew it was Exusiai. The reason was easy to guess; Texas must have told Exusiai about his prophetic ability yesterday. How irritating! Chen Heng did not find Exusiai irritating. Rather, the act of hammering on a persons door in the morning was irritating. Chen Heng got out of bed and opened the door without even changing out of his pajamas. Unsurprisingly, it was Exusiai and Texas. Come in. Come in. Prophet! Prophet! You are a prophet, right?! Chen Heng sank into the sofa after inviting the two in. Exusiai pestered him by the side. Yes, yes. I admit it. Im one of Gods chosen. I admit that I have the ability to prophesy. Ah When Chen Heng admitted to it directly, Exusiai did not know what to say. She initially thought Chen Heng would try to cover it up. Dont worry. I wont hide it because I know theres no point hiding it. Furthermore, I know you have a delivery to make in half an hour. Now that you have verified it, go to work. I will go to Laterano with you after some time. Now, Exusiai truly had nothing to say, as Chen Heng had said everything for her already. Alright, alright. I got it. I wont steal your lines next time. Chen Heng sessfully stole her lines before she could speak again. Prophet, your ability is too much of a cheat! Look at what you are saying. If my ability is not a cheat, can I be a prophet? Just think about it with your small brain for a while. Oh. Remember to close the door on your way out. Also, just a reminder. Go by n B. If you take n As route, you will end up in the Lungmen Guard Department again. Trust me; I wont be wrong. Also, dont tell those old antiques of your race about me, at least not yet. Chen Heng yawned. He now felt increasingly drowsy and wanted to sleep some more. Prophet, thank you for your prophecy. Although Chen Heng seemed indifferent, Exusiai was happy, as she felt this prophet had given her advice. Exusiai would probably be even happier if she had known the advice of this prophet cost only one LMD. Chen Heng suddenly felt hecked prestige as a prophet. Perhaps I should raise the price? Upon noticing Chen Hengs sleepy appearance, Exusiai realized it was inappropriate to remain here and disturb him for too long. Furthermore, as Chen Heng had said, she still had work to do. Hence, she left with Texas. After the two left, Chen Heng did not bother getting up, directly sleeping on the sofa. An rm clock? There was no need, as he knew what time he would wake up. When Chen Heng next woke up, it was already past nine oclock. Since it was thiste, Chen Heng could not keep sleeping. After washing up, he ced the breakfast he purchased from the associations store on the table before knocking on Nightingales and Skadis doors. After eating, Chen Heng took out the schedule he had made the previous night: Seven Days in Lungmen. This schedule allowed them to finish touring the entire Lungmen to the greatest extent in seven days. In fact, not to mention seven days, Chen Hengs schedule already allowed them to tour everything in Lungmen within four days. Although Lungmen wasrge, there were much fewer leisure spots than he had imagined. Beforeing, he had felt plenty of anticipation for this. However, when he checked, using his Precognition, he was disappointed. As for why, due to the chaotic situation in the Arknightss world, the entertainment business was not highly valued, even in Lungmen. However, before Chen Heng formally started the tour, he brought Nightingale and Skadi down to the reception to change their single rooms for presidential suites. The little tigress Swire had spoken to the hotels manager when she personally sent Chen Heng back. After the change in amodations, the threes tour started. The first stop was Lungmensrgest shopping mall. How could they not visit the shopping mall in a city ofmerce like Lungmen? What a joke! Thats right; this shopping mall is the one in the games story, the one with the piano valued at 1,800,000 LMD. Swires family ran this shopping mall too. However, Chen Heng was too embarrassed to mention wanting to go to this shopping mall to her. Furthermore, Chen Heng looked forward to getting Nightingale a swimsuit. Skadi probably would look good in a swimsuit too. ------ Hey, Ah Heng, are we really getting this swimsuit? Isnt it too early to buy a swimsuit? It is still a long way to summer. Skadi looked at the swimsuit in her hands, then at Chen Heng with some confusion. Not that the swimsuit was embarrassing to wear; it was reasonably conservative, although it perfectly ented her figure. Book 4: Chapter 70: The Two in the Swimsuit Store’s Changing Room Book 4: Chapter 70: The Two in the Swimsuit Stores Changing Room Of course, we have to. Didnt you see Nightingale pick a swimsuit? I will be going home after some time. By then, I will have no way to buy clothes for you. As a friend, I have to give my friends some gifts as memories. Is that so? But would someone really give a swimsuit as a present to the opposite gender? Rx. Its not like its some sexualized swimsuit. Its just a normal swimsuit. You can ept it without any reservations. Alright, then. Skadi did not refuse. After all, she grew up by the sea. Would a swimsuit embarrass her? Ah Heng,e over. Suddenly, Nightingale shouted from the changing room. Coming! Coming! Liz, whats wrong? Come in for a while. But this is the changing room. Why all that talk? Quickly,e in. Alright. Was Chen Heng tempted? It would be a lie to say no. The Absolute Precognition? The Absolute Precognition was precisely why he got tempted. Just as Chen Heng was about to go in, a clerk walked over and stopped him. Sir, please wait for a while. Ah! Whats wrong? May I ask if thedy in there is in a romantic rtionship with you? Alright, Chen Heng already knew the clerk woulde over. However, he had no way to stop her from speaking first. Now, it was not just the clerk waiting to hear his answer but also Nightingale. I am. Whats wrong? Chen Heng was indeed a scoundrel. He could lie without batting an eyelid. However, he was someone with many two-dimensional waifus, so he could handle something simple like this. The miss inside, may I ask if this man is your boyfriend? the clerk asked Nightingale, who was in the changing room, for confirmation. Yes. Let him in. Although Nightingale was doing her best to act normal, Chen Heng heard a slight tremor in her voice. Humph! Weak! How could such a minor matter scare you like that? Alright, sir. You can go in now. However, let me say this first. Dont mess around in there. Do I seem like such a person? As a clerk of this shop, a swimsuit store at that, I have seen plenty of couples entering together. Im sure you know the results. However, situations like yourswhere theres one more picking a swimsuit outside, and both of them are beautifulare indeed rare. It looked like this was a clerk with many stories. With that advice, the clerk left, not saying anything more. Whether Chen Heng and Liz listened was up to them. Chen Heng opened the changing rooms door only after the clerk left. When he entered, he saw Nightingale wearing a swimsuit and covering her chest. Her clothes were neatly folded and ced at the side. He could see what clothes and undergarments she wore today. For example, that pure white one should bethat. Nightingale already wore the lower half of the swimsuit, but the upper half seemed slightly problematic, as this was ace-styled one. Idiot, what are you looking at? Quickly, tie it up for me. Although Nightingale had a teasing expression, she was still a youngdy who just happened to mature early. She felt shy when Chen Heng stared at her. Alright, alright. I got it. Chen Heng did not feel nervous. After all, he was not the one being looked at, and he would lose nothing, so there was nothing to be nervous about. Nightingale wore a one-piece swimsuit. The swimsuit was mostly white, which suited her very well. Only the bottom part and theces were purple. Although Chen Heng knew Nightingale was well-developed, he had not expected her to be this bodacious. This indeed would not be easy. When Chen Heng tied theces for Nightingale, he would have difficulty avoiding touching her back. He could feel her tremble every time he touched her. This gave him the impression of a skittish rabbit. Why the need for this? She is clearly a conservative person, but she insisted on taking the initiative. How silly! Actually, tying theces was nothing hard. Chen Heng sessfully tied two butterfly knots after some time. Now, Chen Heng strongly suspected Nightingale called him in to make a move on him. Perhaps helping her wear her swimsuit was just one of the steps, but she was too innocent. Who was Chen Heng? He was a phnder with thousands of two-dimensional waifus. How could he fall for such a simple temptation? Alright, Chen Heng was tempted. In the end, he was still a virgin. Making such a bold move on a pure virgin was simply too much. Alright. Liz, how do you feel? Is it too tight? After Chen Heng helped Liz tie theces, he took the opportunity to caress her hair. Be it in the heart maze or real life, her hair was extremely smooth and glossy and nice to touch. It wasparable to Skadis hair. Somehow, thinking of the woman outside the changing room while being with one inside feels quite scummy. Is it just me? Well, it feels quite good. Its not too tight. Nightingale shivered again because Chen Heng touched her hair. She only remembered to reply after two seconds. How is it? Is it nice? Nightingale endured her embarrassment. After taking two steps back, she spun around, showing the swimsuit to Chen Heng. It is quite nice, extremely suitable for my pure and cute white demon. Chen Heng initially wanted to say angel, but after some thought, he wondered if calling a demon an angel would be bad. Thats why people who get embarrassed easily, like Liz, should not take the initiative to make such bold moves. Look! Look! I only praised her a little, and she blushed. Chen Heng sighed inwardly as Nightingale turned pink from his words. Hey, Ah Heng, about calling you my boyfriend earlier Dont worry. I wont take it seriously. I understand. Furthermore, I know myself well. How could someone as cute as you be willing to be my girlfriend? Actually Theres no need to console me. Im very resilient. You can divine the future; cant you guess what I want to say? Now, Nightingale suspected Chen Heng was ying dumb. However, she did not have any evidence. Furthermore, Nightingale did not understand how Chen Hengs divination ability worked, so she could only leave it at this. Moreover, all Chen Heng thought right now was I am Poseidon. Of course, I have to drift in the sea. A small river cannot trap me. [TL Note: Poseidon, the Greek god presiding over the sea, is Chinese ng for phnderer. This is in reference to how many sea creatures are rted to Poseidon.] Hah! Chen Heng was just a virgin who had yet to experience love. Who gave him the courage to think of himself as a Poseidon? How shameless! Book 4: Chapter 71:1: I’ve Seen It in the Future, Part 1 Book 4: Chapter 71:1: Ive Seen It in the Future, Part 1 Hey, Nightingale! Are you done changing yet? As Nightingale stared at Chen Heng, trying to figure out something from his expression, Skadis voice and knocking came from outside. Chen Heng and Nightingale exchanged looks. Fearing Skadi would discover Chen Heng in her changing room, Nightingale whispered to him, Why are you still staring? Quickly, get out. Unless you want to watch me change? Im not done yet. I remember theres another changing room on the south side. You can go there! Nightingale loudly replied to Skadi, who was outside. Go on and change. I dont mind. Although Chen Heng wanted to say that, he did not have the courage to. There was a line that could describe the current him: A wicked heart without the courage to act on his thoughts. Sorry, we might have overestimated him. He might not even have a wicked heart. He only could think it for the sake of it. Alright. Im going out now. Chen Heng checked with his Absolute Precognition; he would not be discovered if he left now. When Chen Heng came out, he did not see Skadi. She should have gone to another changing room. Feeling bored, Chen Heng opened the chat group interface. After all, these were girls. They would take a long time picking and changing clothes. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Merlin, you are done now. Let this great me tell you, its over for you. This great me has finally found the method to summon you. Just you wait. This great me spent 30,000 points and finally bought a suitable tool! Wahahahaha! Magus of Flowers: She was probably driven mad by anger. Wed better just bury her. Furthermore, she keeps calling herself great me. Is she finally admitting to her age? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Its fine. Just be cocky. You can be cocky for a while more. The cockier you are, the worse the beating you receive will be. Magus of Flowers: You are just a thousand-year-old, old woman. I thought as a senior of the association, you would be encouraging and dignified. Unexpectedly, you speak so coarsely. I have something to say. Everyone, please be quiet and listen to me. I know everything about Yakumo Yukaris life. You stay in Gensokyo. Despite being one of Gensokyos creators, you do not think of improving it but sleep all day. You drown yourself in pleasure, push all your work to your shikigami, and frequently peep at others. You shameless old bitch, dont you know the people of Gensokyo wish to gorge on your flesh and dare toin about you? I have never seen such a brazen person. Efreet: Ermthis is probably the longest message I have seen since joining the chat group. Lord of the White Night: I feel like I have seen that line before. Umaru-chan: It seems to be from a meme video; its avable in the cultural section. Faillen Angel Gabriel: I was wondering how Merlin could be so cultured. Furthermore, the style is clearly Oriental, and it is in ssical Chinese characters. Just seeing it gives me a headache. Fortunately, the chat group has a trantion function. Solomon: Huh? Why is Yakumo Yukari not saying anything? Kaltsit: Shes probably angry. Magus of Flowers: Ah! My General Zhuge! [TL Note: The meme video referred to is a video made using pieces of other videos selectively pieced together, repeated, and post-processed to form another video. This particr one used a video of Zhuge Liang, a famous Chinese strategist during the Three Kingdoms period. Here is the Wikipedia entry on Zhuge Liang: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zhuge_Liang.] He Who Knows Fate: Why do I have a feeling Merlin is being reckless because he sees no way out of this? I Have a Strong Presence: Me too. Queen of Ice and Snow: Thishow do I put itI feel that Yakumo Yukari is furious beyond words. God Sai: I suddenly feel Merlin constantly seeks trouble? Umaru-chan: You only just realized it? God Sai: Yes. Magus of Flowers: So what if I call you Mama Yukari? Come, beat me up if you can. Press my face down on a keyboard if you can. Hahahaha! Iron Fist Teacher: Look at how happily Merlin isughing now. He will be badly beaten upter. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Excellent. Very excellent. I just went to buy more things, making the method more potent. Adding the earlier 30,000 points, its nearly 50,000 points now. That is almost half of what I have. Merlin, keepughing for now. You will be cryingter. I hope you still canugh then. Magus of Flowers: I Have a Strong Presence: 50,000 points Umaru-chan: This is a powerhouse? This is too much. Kaltsit: The recipe for the Oripathy medicine is 100,000 points. That is to say He Who Knows Fate: That is to say, Yakumo Yukari spent enough points to save half a civilization just to beat Merlin up. Efreet: When you put it that way, I now have a grasp of it. Umaru-chan: Just how much does Yakumo Yukari hate Merlin? Magus of Flowers: Hey, Yakumo Yukari. Can you pretend I said nothing earlier? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Lord Merlin, what good thing are you thinking? Listening to a line of a sovereigns words is better than studying for ten years. How can I forget? Dont worry. I will remember it well. Furthermore, the day of my vengeance (violent beating) is definitely not far away. Solomon: Tsk! Merlin is cowering shamelessly. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Huh? There was a suitable mission earlier. Then, it showed that someone had taken it. Merlin, speak. Did you take it? Magus of Flowers: What else should I do? Wait to let you beat me up? I have some understanding of how much you hate me. Any bit of time I can dy is time gained. In any case, there are only so many worlds you can use to summon me. As long as I take a mission fast enough, you cant beat me up. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Continue struggling, then. I dont believe you can take all the missions in the Type-Moon worlds. Furthermore, there are so many missions, and you can only take one at a time. Lets see if you canplete the mission faster or if the association issues missions faster. Observing this mayhem, which does not affect me, is truly pleasurable. When the timees, Ill watch the livestream. How can Yakumo Yukari not livestream such an important thing? Ah Heng, hows this swimsuit? In contrast to Nightingales shyness, Skadi was much more natural. Skadi wore beachwear, not a swimsuit, with short shorts over the lower half. The shorts made it beachwear, suitable for fun on the sandy beach. After removing the shorts, it would be a swimsuit, allowing one to enter the water. Dressed in this beachwear, Skadi walked out of the changing room nonchntly. Nice Nice! It is extremely nice. I never noticed you had such an excellent figure. Thank you for your praise. Alright. This is the one, then. Ill change out of it first. Skadi did not show any happiness or embarrassment at Chen Hengs evaluation. Thirteen years ofbat experience allowed her to have full facial control at any time. After Skadi returned to the changing room, Nightingale walked out of the changing room in her original clothes. Liz, you are out? Are you satisfied with that earlier swimsuit? If you are, well take it. Alright. Book 4: Chapter 71:2: I’ve Seen It in the Future, Part 2 Book 4: Chapter 71:2: Ive Seen It in the Future, Part 2 After buying the swimsuit, Chen Heng continued shopping for clothes with Nightingale and Skadi. How could they not buy nice clothes on this rare trip to Lungmen? Chen Heng initially thought this. However, the developments surprised him. To preserve his shopping experience, Chen Heng did not use the Absolute Precognition to see the entire day. After two strengthenings, the Absolute Precognition could not only show him the future but also answer stipted questions. For example, Chen Heng had set a target before making the schedule: a better and more effective tour of Lungmen. So, various suitable scenes of the future shed before Chen Heng, letting him pick. It was the same for today. To preserve todays shopping experience, Chen Heng had just set a target before going out: would there be an ident today? After he received the answer from the Absolute Precognition, Chen Heng did not watch the rest. Chen Heng suddenly felt his Absolute Precognition had evolved into a supeputer that could see the future. Saying so much was just to express Chen Hengs shock. He had never expected Nightingale and Skadi to be so enthusiastic about going shopping. Even after Chen Heng felt tired, the two were still going strong. There was no need to exin Skadi. As a human-shaped killer whale, she definitely had good physical strength. However, he felt shocked that Nightingale couldst this long. Although Chen Heng only had a mundane body, he was still a martial artist at his peak, so his physical strength was decent, yet he actually lost to her when shopping. They shopped from nine in the morning to past three in the afternoon. Besides some rest during lunch, they were shopping for the rest of the time. This was especially so since Chen Heng had said to buy whatever they wished without standing on ceremony, and each person had to spend at least 100,000 LMD. The two bought increasingly more things. Fortunately, Chen Heng had a spatial storage item and could asionally find a secluded ce to put the things away. Otherwise, he would be like the other tired men at the side, with arms filled with all sorts of shopping bags. Skadi appeared indifferent when they returned to the hotel. However, Nightingale and Chen Heng copsed onto the sofa, extremely fatigued. Since you are also exhausted, cant you shop less? Thinking about Nightingales health, Chen Heng took out a medicinal pill for recovering from fatigue and got her to eat it. After all, she had just recovered from something major. Since saving Nightingale, Chen Heng had used many medicinal pills on her. Although they were just low-grade pills, he was still making a loss and felt he had made an unprofitable transaction. After a while, Chen Heng could only drag his tired feet to the Lungmen Guard Department to get that business license done. Ah Heng, where are you going? Im going to get a business license. I ran into Madam Chen when I set up the stall yesterday. In the end, I discovered she was actually a distant rtive, so she told me to go to the Lungmen Guard Department for a temporary business license. Nightingale was dumbfounded at the shocking information Chen Hengs words contained. Your romance fortelling stall can get a business license? Furthermore, that fierce Chen is actually your distant cousin? However, this also answered one of the questions in Nightingales heart: the one about why Chen Heng had so many secret medicines unique to Yan. It turned out this was the reason. ------ You are called Chen Heng, right? You are Chens younger cousin? Hello. Im Chens friend. Just call me Hoshiguma. The one who received Chen Heng when he arrived was not Chen but the brutal Hoshiguma. ording to Hoshiguma, his cousin still had work to do and could not receive him. Anyway, not just Chen would feel awkward if they met again; Chen Heng would too. After all, they were just distant cousins who had never met. Furthermore, that rtionship was fake. The Oni were truly strong. When Hoshiguma patted his shoulder a few times, Hoshigumas strange strength was palpable. [TL Note: The Oni is Terras version of a Japanese ogre. They alsoe from Higashi, Terras version of Japan. Here is more information about the Oni: /wiki/Oni.] Also, Hoshiguma was indeed tall. Chen Heng was 179 centimeters, considerably tall, at least 11 centimeters taller than Chen. However, that was still nothingpared to Hoshiguma. However, the 184-centimeter-tall Hoshiguma gave people a sense of security. Hoshiguma was not just tall but also had a splendid figure. She also gave Chen Heng an unusually rowdy feeling. She truly lived up to being a mobster leader who had been recruited as an exception. However, the shield named Hannya in Hoshigumas hand did not look as gentle as she acted. From Chen Hengs perspective, in his professional terms, this shield had a baleful aura but not much resentment. This was a good shield that was hard toe by. Speaking of Hoshiguma, Chen Heng kept thinking of Touhou Projects Hoshiguma. They were both called Hoshiguma and were both Oni. They also had that singr horn and ridiculous strength. [TL Note: Here is the profile of Touhou Projects Hoshiguma: https://en.touhouwiki/wiki/Yuugi_Hoshiguma.] Elder Sister Hoshiguma, sorry to trouble you. Indeed, you are as Swire described. You are quite polite. Its fine. Its just a temporary business license. The procedure is easy and quick. Normally, themerce department was in charge of business licenses. However, Chen Heng only needed a temporary one, which the Lungmen Guard Department could issue. [Author Note: Arknightss world is different from reality, so theres nothing wrong with thews and rules being different, right?] Hoshiguma brought Chen Heng to an office in the Lungmen Guard Department responsible forints against roadside stalls. The Lungmen Guard Department initially did not have this office. However, Lungmen citizens would go to the Lungmen Guard Department whenever problems arose. Although the Lungmen Guard Department had no jurisdiction in that area then, people kepting toin about roadside stalls. Long story short, they set up such an office. After filling out the application form for a temporary business license, Chen Heng left the office while chatting with Hoshiguma. The ferocious dragon, the fierce tiger, and the brute. Chen Heng had met all three of them. It was perfect; his only regret was not seeing them in action together. While it was described as Chen Heng chatting with Hoshiguma, it was mostly Hoshiguma telling Chen Heng about Chen. While these two chatted about Chen, the Lungmen Guard Department operating on the other side gossiped about Chen Heng, Chens younger cousin. Getting discussed while discussing others, Chen Heng now experienced it for himself. Book 4: Chapter 72:1: Hoshiguma: How Expensive! Part 1 Book 4: Chapter 72:1: Hoshiguma: How Expensive! Part 1 Soon, Chen Hengs temporary business license wasplete. This demonstrates why it is convenient to know people in high ces. Under most circumstances, while it was possible for the license to be made immediately, the Lungmen Guard Department would not release it immediately. Instead, they would dy for a while. However, since this was for one of their own, they were much more efficient. If they dragged things out, Madam Chen mighte to have a word with them. That would not be worth it. Elder Sister Hoshiguma, since the business license is done, Ill be leaving. Its already past four. The Lungmen Guard Departments day shift ends at five. How about you wait for us, and we go have a meal together? Theres a restaurant nearby with pretty good rice noodle rolls. Chen loves it. Ah! Rice noodle rolls! I do want to try some, but never mind. I still have two people waiting for me to bring them food at the hotel. They are mypanions, so it would not be good for me to abandon them to have a meal with you. Alright, then. Be careful. If you run into anything problematic, feel free to seek me out. Goodbye, Elder Sister Hoshiguma. Goodbye. After Chen Heng left, Chen appeared by Hoshigumas side after a while. Hoshiguma, how do you find my distant younger cousin? How else? With my eyes. re! Alright, alright. Dont look at me. Ill stop joking. Your younger cousin is as Swire described. He is polite, but I can tell he is proud. Proud? Chen knew she was far fromparable to Hoshiguma at reading people. Hoshiguma had grown up in the mob, so she had seen people from all walks of life and had better judgment. However, why couldnt Chen see Chen Heng as proud? While I say proud, that might not be urate. It should be self-confident. He is a very confident person. You can tell in his speech and mannerisms. Such confidence likelyes from his strength. Putting other things aside, your younger cousin has an excellent physique, not far from mine. He might even be stronger than me physically. Such a person is extremely strong but is a Sniper. Just imagine how powerful his sniping would be. Is that so? You rarely praise people like this. Chen entered deep thought. She never doubted Hoshigumas strength. Furthermore, if my judgment is right, your younger cousin should be an expert swordsman or desman. He is most likely a swordsman. You know that I was born in Higashi and have seen many swordsmen and desmen. Their gazes are simr to your younger brothersextremely sharp. In my opinion, if your younger cousin uses a sword, you cannot defeat him without Chi Xiao. Im talking about just purelyparing in a swordfight. Overall, my evaluation of him is: unfathomable. It looks like I was right toe to you. Why, thank you for your praise. Oh, right. Shall we go to the shop I mentioned earlier for rice noodle rolls? My treat. Ill go. Why not? Someone else is paying, and its my favorite food. Why not go? On the other side, Chen Heng walked back to his hotel room with his temporary business license, unaware of Chen and Hoshigumas conversation. Although Chen Heng had the Absolute Precognition, it did not mean he would peep at the future of everyone he met. Of course, this wasnt about Chen Heng respecting the privacy of others; he was just tired. Did you think activating the Absolute Precognition consumed nothing? While the Absolute Precognition had grown stronger after strengthening, it also drained more Will Energy. Although the drain was not that much, Chen Heng would still feel tired from having his Will Energy drained multiple times. ------ Six in the afternoon: After being busy for an entire day, Master Chen decided to set up his stall to break couples up to rx. Although Master Chen enjoyed establishing his pleasure on the foundation of the pain of others, he had his principles. He would not break up true love. Nightingale felt a sudden interest in joining Chen Heng, but he stopped her, as he would have some very special customers today. He went to the same spot, at the same time, and used the same method. He wore Daoist robes and ced a table covered with a yellow cloth in front of him, with the crystal ball, the container of wooden lots, and tarot cards on the table. However, he also added a tortoise shell and bronze coins this time. Chen Heng had reflected on this yesterday. The crystal ball was a divination tool of Western witches. Tarot cards were divination tools of the Gypsies. The wooden lots were tools used by Chinese monks. Hence, he decided to add the tortoise shell and bronze coins today to look more professional. [TL Note: While the wooden lots are Chinese, they are used mainly by Buddhists. Taoists rely on various tools like tortoise shells and the Eight Trigram Compass. The professionalism bit is likely to make the tools match his outfit better. The tortoise shell functions as a container for three coins. One would shake the tortoise shell to make the coins fall out. Then the forteller would read the positions of the coins, the sides facing up, and some otherplicated rules. This is considered the most reliable Chinese traditional method of fortelling.] However, all these items were just decorations. Hey! Isnt this Chen Heng? You really set up a stall here again. Chen Heng looked to his right and saw Swire, Chen, and Hoshiguma. Its Elder Cousin and the two elder sisters! Would you like to have your future read? I added a new divination tool today. Chen Heng shook the tortoise shell in his hand. I found it strange when I came to you for the divination yesterday. While the three tools on your table are for divination, they do not have a connection with Yan. Swire sat on the stool across from Chen Heng without ceremony. Chen Heng looked at Chen and Hoshiguma, who were still standing, and took out two identical stools from under the table. Putting aside your divination ability, just your spatial talent alone is sufficient for an oracle grift. Elder Sister Swire, even if you can eat nonsense, you cant speak nonsense. Im not an oracle grifter. At the very least, the things I predict alle true. Isnt that right? That is true. By the way, Elder Cousin, why are you all here? I was nning to have rice noodle rolls with Hoshiguma after our shift. This char siu cat ran over the moment we exited the Lungmen Guard Department and insisted we go eat char siu. We only changed Swires mind after arguing for a while. Then we went to have rice noodle rolls. After we finished eating, we saw it was almost six. Swire said she wanted to see if you would set up a stall here again, so we came over. This was truly rare. Chen spoke so much in one goperhaps because Chen Heng was her younger cousin in name. A person from Yan would feel slightly closer to a distant rtive than to others. It did not matter whether they knew each other from before. The stern and overbearing Chen was no exception. Book 4: Chapter 72:2: Hoshiguma: How Expensive! Part 2 Book 4: Chapter 72:2: Hoshiguma: How Expensive! Part 2 Then, Elder Sister Hoshiguma, would you like to have your future read? Considering you are my elder cousins colleague, Ill not charge you this time. On my ount? Then why did you charge me for my first divination? Chen found Chen Hengs words strange. Elder Cousin, be reasonable. When I first divined your future, I did not charge you. The first time was so I would not have to return to the Lungmen Guard Department with you, so I did not charge you. As for the second divination, Elder Sister Swire paid for it. You did not spend any money. Chen thought for a while and realized it was as Chen Heng said. Chen Heng, after hearing that, I now feel you two cousins conspired to scam me of my money. While Chen had epted it, Swire, who was listening in on the conversation, suddenly felt upset. Elder Sister Swire, you are overthinking. Back then, Elder Cousin did not know I was her younger cousin. Otherwise, I would have been too embarrassed to use her to trick you. Chen Heng gave a perfect answer to Swires difficultment. However ...You just said it earlier, right? You used the shithead dragon to trick me? Swire shrewdly noticed what Chen Heng let slip. It was just a joke. Theres no need to be so agitated. By the way, Elder Sister Hoshiguma, would you like your future read? Alright. Ill give it a try. Hoshiguma walked behind Swire and patted Swires shoulder, wanting to swap seats with her. Elder Sister Hoshiguma, there are now four methods before you. The crystal ball, the tarot cards, the wooden lots, and the tortoise shell. Pick one. Old Chen, First Young Miss, which method is best? Hoshiguma was unfamiliar with these four, so she asked the experienced Swire and Chen. Just casually pick one, as theres no difference. I now suspect these four items on the table are just props for Chens younger cousin. He did not use any of them when making thatst divination yesterday. I agree with the char siu cat this time. Is that so? Its that convenient? The tortoise shell and bronze coins, then. Hoshiguma had heard of some divination methods before. The tortoise shell and bronze coins were an ancient divination method of Yan. Then, Elder Sister Hoshiguma, what would you like read? Just casually choose one. Its fine. Im not picky. Alright. Chen Heng picked up the tortoise shell before him. Then he ced the three bronze coins on the table into the tortoise shell. After shaking it a few times half-heartedly, he poured the coins out. However, he did not even bother looking at the coins after pouring them out. Actually, the tortoise shell and bronze coins were the real deal. When Chen Heng apanied Nightingale and Skadi shopping yesterday, he found it in his spatial storage item when he had nothing to do. The tortoise shell and bronze coins were spiritual items, able to attract good fortune and ward bad omens. Unfortunately, he did not know how to use them. Although Chen Heng had learned about the ssic of Changes before, he did not have any Spiritual Energy, thus could not bring out the ssic of Changess true effects. [TL Note: The ssic of Changes, also known as I Ching or Yi Jing, is an ancient Chinese divination text and one of the oldest Chinese ssics. Here is its Wikipedia entry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Ching.] Shithead dragon, have you noticed your younger cousin is getting increasingly half-hearted? Yesterday, he at least nced at the wooden lot I drew. Now, he could not even be bothered to look. I noticed. How is it? Do you see something? ThisElder Sister Hoshiguma, did you used to have a little brother called Ah Faat? Its been a year since he left Lungmen? When mentioning this, Chen Heng nced at Chen, who appeared somewhat ufortable. [TL Note: Phal, better known as Ah Faat, was a member of Hoshigumas gang. The little brother reference is not from a familial rtionship but from that of a junior gang member. Triad members see each other as family, so they address each other as brothers or sisters. Here is Phals profile: /wiki/Phal.] Thats right. You can even see that? What I mentioned is not the result. Actually, this brother will suffer a cmity seven dayster. You eventually send him off. However, you can set your mind at ease. He will die for Lungmen, and he will die peacefully. For the entire Lungmen? How do we resolve this cmity? Set my mind at ease, my ass! This great mes little brother is going to die! How am I supposed to be at ease?! Ill give you these two medicinal pills. You can give your little brother the pill in the small bottle; it will barely preserve his life. If you can get him medical care in time, he can survive. As for the medicinal pill in the bigger bottle, consider it a gift to you from a friend. After you consume it, some of the hidden injuries in your body will heal. I wont charge you for this pill. Dont stand on ceremony. I also gave one to Elder Cousin and Elder Sister Swire. Thank you, Little Brother. However, I cannot take your medicinal pill for nothing. State a price. Your Elder Sister Hoshiguma has worked in the Lungmen Guard Department for many years and has some savings. Since Elder Sister Hoshiguma said that, Ill give you a discount: 2,000,000 LMD. Huh? How much did you say again? Did I hear wrong? Elder Sister Hoshiguma, I dont know if you heard wrong, but Im certain I said the right words: 2,000,000 LMD. Just joking. Phew! I was thinking that no matter how expensive these two pills are, they wouldnt cost 2,000,000 LMD, right? When I said I was joking, I wasnt referring to the price; they are indeed worth 2,000,000 LMD. When I said I was joking, I meant, I wont charge you. Even if you want to pay, I wont ept it. Hoshiguma stared nkly at the two bottles in her hand. Then she cast a pleading gaze at Chen. Hoshiguma, just ept it. This is for your little brother. When speaking of Ah Faat, Chen could not help feeling guilty. The cmity and the Reunion Movement attack would happen seven daysterif her informant died, she definitely held significant responsibility. After all, she had groomed him to be her informant and sent him undercover to the Reunion Movement. Thats right. Hoshiguma, just ept it. Dont underestimate Chens younger cousin. Although he set up a stall here, he is actually secretly wealthy. My wealth is visible, but her younger cousins wealth is hidden. Furthermore, it is a wealth that all wealthy people dream of. Hoshiguma epted the medicinal pills Chen Heng gave her. After they chatted for a while, the three left. Some timeter, Chen Heng looked at a pathway some people asionally took yesterday. Right now, it was already empty and silent; he probably would not get any more customers from that direction today. Hence, he shouted towards the west out of boredom, Out with it! What is the point of hiding? Then, no one answered Chen Heng. This made him look like a fool. You are asking for trouble. I shouted, and you refused toe out. Doesnt that make me look silly? Chen Heng didnt take any unnecessary action. Instead, he tapped on the table with his right index finger. Then Book 4: Chapter 73: Meeting Wei Yenwu for the First Time Book 4: Chapter 73: Meeting Wei Yenwu for the First Time Crack! Lightning shed. A powerful lightning bolt split arge tree to Chen Hengs west in half, leaving the insides charred and glowing a fiery red. Behind this tree stood a person draped in a ck raincoat. Despite the lightning splitting the tree in half, he remained uninjured. Lightning Arts. Furthermore, it is one with high uracy. It looks like you are an important person. Lightning Arts were a type of traditional Yan Originium Arts that controlled lightning manifestations, so it had deep ties with people in official positions and the ancient foundation of their mysteries. There were strict requirements on the users status and physique. Its inheritance had slowly be a grave and solemn ceremony for the exchange of power. Besides lightning Arts being an Originium Art, it also represented ones stance and was the customary symbol ofw enforcement. After saying so much, there was only one point to this: those who could learn a lightning Art were not the hoi polloithey definitely held high status. I cant be considered an important person; I only have a cursory understanding of lightning Arts. This sir, Master Wei requests your presence. Wei Yenwu, right? If he is inviting me, just do it directly. Why all the cloak-and-dagger? You even refused to show yourself. ... That person had no way to respond to this. Wei Yenwu initially sent him here to observe first. He could then decide whether to bring Chen Heng to meet Wei Yenwu. Who knew? Chen Heng put on a show of power even before they met. Chen Heng was not just strong but also knew lightning Arts. Alright, alright. I wont make things difficult for you. Lets go. Oh, right. Remember to get someone to bring the table and tools to my hotel. You can do that, right? Sure. Pleasee with me. Someone will take charge of the table. ------ You must be Master Wei, right? Ive long heard of your illustrious name. You must be Young Master Chen. It is my fortune to meet you. All other things aside, the Yanese would definitely engage in polite formalities. Even with apletely unknown person, one had to pretend to be familiar, as though one had heard of that person before. This was the same, no matter which world it was. [TL Note: Yan corresponds to China, while Lungmen corresponds to Hong Kong. Engaging in polite and formal greetings is a social norm for the Chinese.] I was unaware Young Master Chen would being and did note to wee you from afar. Please pardon my offense. How can that be? How can that be? This is my first visit to this treasurednd, yet I failed to visit Master Wei immediately. That is this juniors failure. Master Wei is a busy man, holding authority over the entire city, yet you took time to meet this junior. Your actions spoil this junior. Alright, that was about right. No other nation had such a habit of making a simple Hello! sound so formal and polite. Only those talents who had trained for years in such ceremonies would be familiar with such greetings. Might I ask what Young Master Chens purpose is here? I have two purposes here. The first is to experience the bustling scene of Lungmen, the flourishing city ofmerce. The second is to find a few gullible prodigalsAh! No. I mean wealthy sponsorsto get materials for upgrading my weapon. ... Wei Yenwu was at a loss as to how to respond to Chen Hengs candor. Has Young Master Chen achieved his goals yet? Ive already sort of achieved my first goal. I went touring all day and will achieve my target after a few more days. However, Ive only aplished half of my second target. What do you mean? Actually, this junior has a cursory understanding of divination, so I took the opportunity to rip off Swire, charging her 1,800,000 LMD, when I set up a stall in the park near the Lungmen Guard Department. At the same time, I took that opportunity to sell some secret medicine my n developed for materials. However, as Swires only from a wealthy businessmans family, she cannot procure certain materials. I can only continue manning my stall at the park, hoping to meet a fated person. That is to say, the fated person Young Master Chen mentioned is me? The benevolent see benevolence; the wise see wisdom. I wonder if Master Wei has any interest in seeing my ns secret medicine? [TL Note: The benevolent see benevolence; the wise see wisdom is an idiom that means there are different views, which are all eptable.] Ive heard Young Master Chens Chen n branch is famous for its mysteries; I believe the Chen n secret medicine is one of them. iming disinterest would be a lie. ------ I have to say, the Chen ns secret medicines are strange and wondrous. Many thanks for Young Master Chens secret medicine. Theres no need for thanks. We are just getting what we each need. Can you gather my materials within three days? This Wei Yenwu appeared put on the spot. Who knows how Chen Heng could tell from Wei Yenwus dragon face? Ill add 10 percent to what we agreed upon. Take it as this juniors show of respect. There is no need to be so polite. Ill send someone to bring those materials to your presidential suite in three days. Then many thanks, Master Wei. Since we have concluded the deal, lets talk about Lungmen. The smiling Wei Yenwu immediately turned stern. The atmosphere in the room changed, but Chen Heng remained seated, drinking tea with no change in expression. Hmmmthis tea is pretty good. I just knew that elder cousin of mine could not keep the secret. She would definitely tell you, especially when it concerned Lungmen. Indeed, it is as I expected. Since Young Master Chen already knows what I want to ask, can you tell me more? Master Wei, it is not that this junior does not want to say more. Yan has this ancient saying, the heavenly secrets cannot be divulged. Surely, you know it, right? Is there no other information? There is, but I feel Master Wei will not want to hear it. This time, it was Chen Hengs turn to appear on the spot. You can say it. Wei Yenwu waved his hand widely, gesturing for Chen Heng to go ahead and speak. Tsk! Howcking in sincerity, trying to get something for nothing. Never mind, the materials from the earlier deal are already enough. I cant use the excess anyway. In some of the future scenes I saw, I saw you ordering the massacre of the Infected in the downtown region. Censors appeared in Lungmen; among them was a woman who used lightning Arts like me. ...Is there no other information? Wei Yenwu did not get angry because of Chen Hengs words. There was no need for him to get angry, as these orders conformed to his usual style. This junior has nothing more I can say. You probably already know the reason for the change taking ce seven dayster. That is Talhs revenge. You will know her means of revenge without my having to say anything. Even if I tell you, you cannot forestall it, so I might as well not say. In reality, Talhs revenge on Lungmen involves not only Talh and the Reunion Movement but also many other things. Talh and Kashchey, right? Wei Yenwu entered deep thought in front of Chen Heng. [TL Note: The Deathless ck Snake, also known as Kashchey, is an antagonist of the main theme. Here is Kashcheys profile: /wiki/Deathless_ck_Snake.] But why did Young Master Chen suddenly join Rhodes Ind? ording to my intel, Young Master Chen should have participated in the matter at Chernobog, right? Wei Yenwu thought for a while before putting the matter behind him and raising another. Master Wei should know Yan believes in the heavenly mandate. ording to my judgment, the heavenly mandate of the entire world is gathered in Rhodes Ind, so I joined Rhodes Ind a few days ago. Young Master Chen means that Rhodes Ind will monopolize the heavenly mandate? Wei Yenwu voiced his understanding of Chen Hengs words after some hesitation. Master Wei, these words are erroneous. Master Wei should understand that the heavenly mandate can be categorized into many different kinds. I did not mean that Rhodes Ind would rule over the world. Rather, I meant that Rhodes Ind would get involved with matters that gather the worlds influence. Does that mean Rhodes Ind is very strong? Its strength aside, Rhodes Ind bes a yer in the worlds sphere of influence, mostly by relying on its special neutrality. No matter how strong it is, it is just apanyactually, a mercenarypany for hire. However, it does have something special: Rhodes Ind is very lucky. Arent things like luck simply fantasy? No, no, no. Although luck cannot be seen or touched, it does exist. Why else do you think I would join Rhodes Ind? One should be friendly with factions blessed with luck, like Rhodes Ind; one should avoid bing enemies with such factions. Blessed with luck? It looks like I have to contemte cooperation with Rhodes Ind. Wei Yenwu did not suspect Chen Heng was simply promoting Rhodes Ind. In his understanding, the disciples of major ns, like Chen Heng, albeit thest member, would not promote a faction they had just joined for a few days. Furthermore, Chen Heng possessed many mysterious secret medicines from the n. Just these alone would give him ess to many factions stronger than Rhodes Ind, even government organizations; he did not need to remain with Rhodes Ind. Luck sufficiently exined why Chen Heng, who had been wandering within Yan, would suddenly appear in Rhodes Ind. ording to Wei Yenwus information, Chen Heng had no connection with Rhodes Ind until a few days ago. How to put thisthis was all due to the identity the world consciousness arranged for Chen Heng. Then, Master Wei, take your time considering. It is getting dark; I should return to my hotel. Oh, alright. Men! Send off the guest! After Chen Heng left, Wei Yenwus wife, Fumizuki, walked out from behind a screen. [TL Note: Fumizuki is a princess from Higashi. She possesses excellent political acumen and advises Wei Yenwu on political matters. She also helped raise Chen and Talh. You can read more about her in her profile: /wiki/Fumizuki.] Fumizuki, what do you think of Chen Heng? He is unfathomable. His calm and maturity far surpass those of his age. A youth his age would find it hard to remain calm and drink tea, but that did not affect him at all. This means he is wise and resourceful or is confident in settling everything with force. Perhaps it is both. Book 4: Chapter 74:1: Practicing the Sword, and the Dragon and the Tigress Fight, Part 1 Book 4: Chapter 74:1: Practicing the Sword, and the Dragon and the Tigress Fight, Part 1 Fumizuki was Wei Yenwus wife, an outstanding person, and once a princess of Higashi, so she had good judgment of people. Ah! Confident in settling everything with force. All others aside, just the lightning Art he showed was already shocking. Furthermore, the intel indicates he is a powerful Sniper, although we dont know how powerful exactly. We dont know? Yes. Everything about Chen Heng before he joined Rhodes Ind is a mystery. He only appeared after joining Rhodes Ind. Then what about Chernobog? Doesnt our information show he took part in the mission in Chernobog? I dont believe you have no spies in Chernobog. Even if you dont have spies in Chernobog, you should have some in the Reunion Movement. HahTalh, that child Fumizuki had been married to Wei Yenwu for a long time already. How could she not know his character? Rather than we dont know, I might as well say I dont dare to believe it. ording to the spy from the Reunion Movement, this person called He Who Knows Fate, who is Chen Heng, once cut everything one kilometer in front of himbe it humans or buildingswith a sword. He even created a bottomless gorge. Unfortunately, the Catastrophe destroyed that gorge and the cut buildings, so there is no way to verify this information. But isnt he a Sniper? Thats why I dont believe it. ------ Kaltsit, thats all I can do to help. Chen Heng nced back after Wei Yenwus subordinate sent him off. Chen Heng had not practiced the sword for the past few days, which made him ufortable all over. Unfortunately, the situation here had not permitted him to practice. Hence, he wanted to practice his sword in the park for a while instead of setting up his stall. In any case, his table had already been sent back to the hotel. Chen Hengs sword practice would not generate any superhuman effects, limited to merely simple swings. He stepped forward and instantly vanished, not hiding it from Wei Yenwus subordinate at all. Chen Heng dared to do this and sell the medicinal pills to Swire and Wei Yenwu because he had confirmed using his Absolute Precognition that nothing major would happen as a result. Furthermore, Chen Hengs identity from Yans Chen n severed his connection to Kaltsit. When others investigated, they would only find Chen Hengs Yanese identity, not his links to Kaltsit. Chen Heng returned to his stalls location. Wei Yenwus subordinate no longer blockaded that area, so some people had wandered in. Chen Heng walked out from a dark corner, already holding a wooden sword. He could only use a wooden sword to prevent being brought to the Lungmen Guard Department again for carrying a lethal weapon. However, this wooden sword was not made of ordinary wood. This was the sword he used when he fought Reincarnator 9527, made from a very tough branch of a one-thousand-year-old locust tree spirit king. Back then, Chen Heng made all the Ghost Energy erupt in an instant. However, that did not mean the wooden sword was now useless. No matter what, it was still made from a one-thousand-year-old locust tree spirit kings branch, an extremely tough material. It was not inferior to a spiritual sword used by low-leveled cultivators. Furthermore, the Ghost Energy in this wooden sword would slowly recover over time, so Chen Heng would eventually be able to use that powerful move again. Chen Heng took it out to let it absorb Spiritual Energy and recover faster. After all, time did not flow in spatial storages, preventing the wooden sword from recovering any energy. He stood at his stalls location and thought about it. This location did not feel right for sword practice, so he wandered around the park until he found a suitable site. There was a za in the park, with many elderlies exercising there, as well as some people practicing with swords. This za was rtivelyrge and well-lit. Furthermore, it was not toote, and there were quite a few people around. As it was within the city but secluded, he felt this was an extremely suitable ce for him to practice. The basic sword movements were stab, split, raise, parry, circle, tap, drop, and intercept. These were the foundation for all sword techniques, and the Chen n Sword Technique was no exception. Chen Heng spent most of his morning sword practice repeating these movements. This was to prepare for converting this technique into a flexible sword technique without set movements after he advanced to cultivation. ------ p! p! p! Chen Heng practiced for more than an hour before stopping. He was about to rest when he heard pping from the side. When he turned his head, he saw Skadi. Chen Heng rarely got distracted when practicing the sword. He would continue practicing as long as he did not subconsciously sense any danger. This was why he didnt notice Skadis presence. Its you! Skadi, what are you doing out sote? I was nning to wander around and decided to see how your stall was doing. Unexpectedly, I found you practicing your sword here. I had not practiced my sword for the past few days because of our location. I usually practice for an hour every day at home. After not practicing for a few days, I felt quite ufortable. Although I know little about Yans sword techniques, it is very impressive of you to endure the solitude and practice the basic movements for more than an hour. No wonder you are so skilled with the sword. Many thanks for your praise. Im done with practice. Do you want to go buy some supper at the food street? At the same time, we can buy some back for Nightingale. Alright. Lets go, then. ------ So, this is why the two of you went to the food street behind my back? This is too much! Nightingale ate the food Chen Heng brought back as she criticized him. We just met by ident. Furthermore, cant I buy some food to eat after being tired from sword practice? Besides, didnt I specially bring back some food you like? Humph! Ill forgive you this time since you know I enjoy eating red bean pastry. How could Chen Heng know what Nightingale liked to eat? Fortunately, he had the Absolute Precognition to save him. As Nightingale ate the red bean pastry, she paid attention to Skadi, who was eating grilled squid. She thought, This is a formidable enemy; I cannot underestimate her. To think she silently made an attack. At the side, Nightingales asional nces piqued Skadis curiosity. Skadi looked at her half-eaten grilled squid, then at Nightingale. Eventually, she decided to take out another grilled squid and offered it to Nightingale. Do you want some? No need. Nightingale felt that Skadi was challenging her. However, she did not know how to respond when she saw Skadis innocent expression. Indeed, Didi is a formidable enemy. Book 4: Chapter 74:2: Practicing the Sword, and the Dragon and the Tigress Fight, Part 2 Book 4: Chapter 74:2: Practicing the Sword, and the Dragon and the Tigress Fight, Part 2 The next day: A music performance would take ce in Lungmen on this day. This was a performanceno, it should be called a concertby a famous Victorian conductor. Chen Heng obtained three tickets to this concert from Swire, nning to bring Nightingale and Skadi. Although the concert would not end smoothly, it would mostly go alright. Giles Brent? Ive heard of him; he is a famous conductor. I did not expect him to hold a concert in Lungmen. I know little about him, but theres a Vanguard called Vigna in Rhodes Ind who likes a guitarist in his orchestra. [TL Note: Giles Brent is a made-up name; I could not find any reference to such a person in Arknights or in real life. As the name in Chinese looks like an English name transliterated into Chinese, I made up a name simr to what it sounds like in Chinese. Vigna is a Sarkaz who loves rocknroll and is also a capable guitarist herself. Here is her profile: /wiki/Vigna/Overview.] At this moment, Nightingale stood at the theaters entrance, clutching her ticket for the concert. Im not that interested, but since Im here, I might as well go in and watch. In contrast to Nightingale, Skadi had not even heard of this person. That made sense. Skadi spent most of her time fighting. How could she spare energy on this? Go in first. I see my elder cousin, so Ill go over and say hello. Chen Heng saw Chen, Swire, and some Lungmen Guard Department members maintaining order nearby, so he headed over after letting Nightingale and Skadi know. Elder Cousin, are you responsible for maintaining order for the concert? Its Little Heng! Thats right. Since this concert is held by a famous conductor with significant influence, I have to mobilize the Lungmen Guard Department to maintain order in case of a terrorist attack. Shithead dragon, what do you know? This is a renowned conductor from Victoria. A philistine like you would never understand. Look, your younger cousin even asked me for three tickets to this concert. Swire took this opportunity to mock Chen using the conductor and Chen Heng. Elder Sister Swire, dont say that. Ive only just heard of his name; my appreciation for music is average. I simply wanted to bring mypanions. Swire, are you looking for trouble again? Why would I be like you people who are born with a golden spoon in your mouth, only interested in cosmetics, music, and the like? You are discriminating against me. Why do you think I only know about cosmetics and music? This is discrimination, severe discrimination. Oh? Have you forgotten about that incident? That time? Oh! I recall now. However, Ive already apologized for that. But I did not ept that apology. Ill forgive you when you change your habit of putting so many things in your bag. I ended up pulling out two lipsticks and a bottle of makeup fixer spray when I was incognito on the bus trying to apprehend some criminals. Damn shithead dragon! You were in the wrong yourself. Why didnt you notice you had the wrong bag? Char siu cat! *Lungmen vulgarity*! You *Lungmen vulgarity*! I wish you get rich in *Lungmen vulgarity*! Stop! Stop! Stop! Stop! Stop! Elder Cousin, Elder Sister Swire, can you two stop? Everyone is looking at you. Chen Heng stopped the two from fighting, suspecting that if he did nothing, the two might start arge-scale armed battle. After all, the violent Hoshiguma, who could stop the two from fighting, was not here. Chen Heng had to do it. The two looked around and noticed the Lungmen Guard Department members had stopped working and were looking at the two. What are you looking at? Why arent you checking the security of every exit?! After Chen issued hermand, the Lungmen Guard Department members all resumed work. Officer S, could you go about your duty and not disturb me? Shithead dragon, how many times do I have to say it? Dont call me Officer S. My name is Beatrix Schwire; Swire is just my codename, not my name. Either call me Swire or Beatrix. Dont just use the S from Swire and add an officer prefix. How problematic. Tsk! Shithead dragon, you just expressed irritation. Do you have a problem with my family name? For some reason, the stern and inflexible Chen always ended up arguing with Swire. Alright. Elder Sisters, please stop fighting. I came over to say hi and to warn you of a very pleasant surprise at the end of the concert. Remember to protect that conductor; otherwise, there might be a diplomatic incident. The two immediately stopped arguing after hearing Chen Hengs words. Then they exchanged looks. Work was work, and personal was personal. The two could separate work from personal, especially when something would happen soon. If you know something, tell us more. Elder Cousin, I cant do that. I cannot leak the heavenly secrets. Tsk! Younger Cousin, you are bing more like those oracle grifters. I cant help it. If I tell you, this concert cannot continue. Why did I go to all that effort to make a trip here, then? This reasonif he werent my younger cousin, I would have brought him back to the Lungmen Guard Department several times already. However, theres no need to worry. In any case, it will be just a scare with no damage, alright? Alright, alright. Quickly go in. You might as well have said nothing. Chen waved her hand, shooing Chen Heng in. Since you know the truth and have already told us a bit about it, you might as well tell us everything. You only said a portion and hid the rest; this is frustrating. Chen Heng enjoyed seeing others frustrated from being upset at him but unable to do anything to him. The attack on this concert initially resulted in the conductors kidnapping. However, Chen Hengs reminder changed the future, and the conductor would only suffer some light injuries. After entering, Chen Heng found his seat between Skadis and Nightingales. However, the three did not talk. A concert was different from a performance. One had to remain absolutely silent in a concert. Making any sound was a sign of disrespect towards the performers. All who could get tickets to this concert were not ordinary people, so they knew the rules. Thus, the entire concert hall was quiet. Book 4: Chapter 75:1: Concert and Dessert, Part 1 Book 4: Chapter 75:1: Concert and Dessert, Part 1 Soon, the musicians made their way onto the stage. The conductor, Giles Brent, walked to the center of the stage, holding a baton in his white-gloved hands. The concert started. For some reason, the surrounding people seemed intoxicated when the concert formally started, but Chen Heng did not feel the same. He only found the music pleasant, nothing else. After all, a concert was far inferior to the means of cultivators in bringing one into and of ones imagination. When Chen Heng was young, his parents had brought him to watch a music cultivatorpetition. The scene there was simply like demons dancing about. There were zither yers who could make illusions of feathers falling from the sky as they yed. There were piano yers who sent one into an illusory world, making one feel one was on a mountaintop or in flowing water. An unknown young man could draw over phoenixes to dance as he yed the flute. There was even a person whose suona ying made one feel like ones parents had died; those who heard him y cried. Later on, the organizers chased away the suona yer. The suona yer had self-awarely followed the organizer out. Otherwise, he might not have survived that day. There had been a powerhouse present whose parents had recently died. That powerhouse had finally recovered from his grief after much difficulty but ended up crying because of the suona ying. Fortunately, the suona yer left quickly. Otherwise, leaving would have been impossible. The suona yers music had nearly caused his death. Although Chen Heng felt nothing much, Nightingale and Skadi liked the music, closing their eyes in enjoyment. As Nightingale listened, her hand fidgeted and drifted towards Chen Heng. Fortunately, he had his arms crossed. Otherwise, she would have gotten her way. Just as everyone was immersed in the music, a loud explosion rang out, disrupting the orchestras rhythm. This disrupted not only the orchestras rhythm but also the conductors. Then a group of people rushed over, targeting the conductor on stage. Jolted to their senses by the explosion, the audience panicked. Pandemonium erupted in the concert hall. While the people beneath the stage held high statuses, they did not possess highbat prowess. These were privileged people of importance. How could one count on them to rescue the conductor? Anyone in their right mind would not hope for such a thing. After all, just protecting themselves would be uncertain. What are you people thinking? Mister Noble, dont be afraid. We wont harm you; we just want to invite you to our ce as a guest. Giles Brent was not just a famous conductor but also a Victorian noble of high status. Chen Heng had said this situation might result in a diplomatic incident because of this identity. What a rude bunch of people! The conductor did not panic like the people below. After all, what had he not seen as a noble? He had been kidnapped several times already. The nobles had their difficulties too. Their lives were not as wonderful as ordinary people would imagine. Although most of the people in the audience started to flee, a few stayed put. Chen Hengs group was among them. Chen Heng stayed because of his confidence. These insignificant bandits could not even touch his hair. Skadi stayed because of the same confidence in her strength. Even without her sword, she could beat up these kidnappers like little children. Nightingale stayed purely because she trusted Chen Heng to protect her. As for the rest, they had bodyguards. Thats right. These people brought bodyguards even when listening to music. They had spent the money on tickets for several people to have these bodyguards by their sides. These kidnappers did not let the blood rush to their heads and target these people. After all, it would be better to have fewer problems. Chen Heng watched quietly from his front-row seat. Then he looked at Chen, Swire, and some other Lungmen Guard Department members, who were preparing to jump off the stage lighting above. These two truly used an unusual method. Perhaps they trusted Chen Hengs prophetic ability, but they had already hidden above the stage before the concert started. That was why he asionally nced up while listening to the music. Hidden above, these people had already readied ropes. They all rappeled down in less than three seconds. Some of them, including Chen,nded beside the conductor to protect him. The othersnded behind the kidnappers for a sneak attack. All this happened without them saying a word, merely using hand gestures. Chen whistled, and more Lungmen Guard Department members immediately came out from all sorts of hiding ces, like behind the curtains and under the stage. Shortly after, the Lungmen Guard Department members subdued the kidnappers, who had been caught off-guard. Of course, Chen Heng helped a little. Otherwise, the Lungmen Guard Department members would suffer some injuries. Chen Heng gently swiped his finger, using lightning to stun a kidnapper about to attack a Lungmen Guard Department member from behind. Of course, Chen Heng did it in secret. At the very least, the ordinary Lungmen Guard Department members could not tell, although Chen and Swire might have noticed. After achieving something, Chen Heng turned away and avoided credit. After seeing the kidnappers apprehended, he left with Skadi and Nightingale. How was it? Did you like it? It was great. He lived up to being a famous conductor. His music could manipte emotions, easily affecting people. Unfortunately, he did not get toplete the concert, leaving some regrets. Nightingale seriously evaluated her experience of the concert. I felt nothing special, only that it sounded very pleasant. Truly Skadi, indeed. She simply spoke bluntly. Since weve already listened to the music, lets go. Besides listening to the concert, todays n includes eating all the famous desserts in Lungmen. Dont worry; I have a special medicine that will strengthen your digestive systems and prevent you from getting fat. To achieve the goal of eating all of Lungmens desserts, he even sponsored two medicinal pills that could boost digestion, strengthen the stomach, and lose weight. Book 4: Chapter 75:2: Concert and Dessert, Part 2 Book 4: Chapter 75:2: Concert and Dessert, Part 2 The first store, Blissful Desserts: This store specialized in all sorts of cakes. How is it? Is it delicious? It is delicious; it suits my taste! At this moment, Nightingale blissfully ate the cheesecake before her. She also had a cup of coffee beside the cake. Its average. It is not as delicious as Ah Hengs cake. In contrast, this was Skadis evaluation of the cake before her. Skadi, dont say that. Their cake is quite nice too. When Chen Heng first met Skadi, he gave her some cake he had baked. Although the cake from this store was quite delicious, it could notpare to the mid-tier cooking Chen Heng spent 500 points to buy. One shouldnt look at the word mid-tier and conclude it was weak. The mid-tier cooking represented the highest standard that most human chefs could achieve without resorting to special abilities. Nightingale no longer found her cake enjoyable. She did not know Chen Heng could bake; he had never baked for her before. She clearly came first. Why did Skadi, who got to know Chen Hengter, get to have Chen Hengs cake while she did not? Stare Stare Stare Alright, alright. Nightingale, dont look at me like that. Ill admit it was wrong of me not to send you the cake I baked. Dont look at me like that, alright? Nightingales stare scared Chen Heng. She said nothing, only staring at him. If someone else had stared at Chen Heng like this, he would not have reacted. However, Nightingales stare was strangely effective. Not that Chen Heng felt embarrassed at being stared at. Rather, Nightingales gaze was extremely pure. When she looked at him with such a gaze, he felt like he had let her down, a strange feeling. I want cake. I want your cake. Actually, my cake is not that tasty. Chen Heng tried struggling. I dont care. I want it! But I dont have the right equipment for it, so I cant make it. Dont even think about it. The hotel does not have baking equipment. Its fine, Little Brother. It looks like you are a tourist, right? Since the hotel does not have the right equipment, you can use our stores. Just as Chen Heng thought this was over, an overbearing voice boomed out. Chen Heng looked to the side and saw a middle-aged man wearing the uniform of a pastry chef. This man looksurmburly? Pardon Chen Hengs directness, but this persons face did not match the clothes. This time, it was Chen Hengs turn to be speechless. He had not expected the pastry chef of Blissful Desserts to turn up by the side and volunteer his equipment. Youngd, theres no need to thank me. Go quickly. Never argue with your girlfriend. Which eye of yours saw she is my girlfriend? Furthermore, you should be the owner of this store, right? Why do you have free time to be here? Dont you have to run the store? Theres no need to stand on ceremony. Look at your girlfriends expectant gaze. The pastry chef patted Chen Hengs shoulder. We dont have that kind of rtionshipthank you. Boss, bring me to the kitchen, then. Chen Heng wanted to refuse, but he nced back and saw Nightingales eyes shining with eagernessand swallowed his words. ------ The kitchen: Youngd, do you need my help? Theres no need. I do know a thing or two about baking. Youngd, confidence is a good thing. Very few youths know how to bake nowadays. Rather, very few youths know how to cook. The store owner sighed as he watched Chen Heng. It looked like he was worried about Chen Heng baking alone. ------ After some time: How unexpected! Youngd, you are a master baker! Although I feel embarrassed to ask, can I have a slice? The middle-aged man, who apanied Chen Heng, pointed awkwardly to one of the four prepared slices. Although embarrassed, the middle-aged man could not withstand the allure. Of course, you can. Uncle, one of these four pieces is for you in the first ce. After all, I cant use your ingredients and oven for nothing, right? Excellent! Very excellent! Youths like you are rare these days. As thanks, Ill cover your bill today. Then, Boss, do you want to eat with us? Theres no need. I wont be a third wheel. Youngd, I feel that you are a nice person, so I would like to give you a suggestion based on my experience. Whats the suggestion? Seeing how you can easily manage two girls, I think you must be an old hand at rtionships. As someone experienced, I can only suggest you quickly pick one and marry her. You cannot carry on like this for too long. It is very easy to get hurt. Uncleplease. I have not even been in a rtionship; Ive never even had a single girlfriend. Isnt it too early for you to be telling me this stuff? Im just eighteen years old. It looks like Uncle has overthought. Alright, alright. Go out quickly. Your two female friends are waiting for you. Perhaps the middle-aged baker felt his attempt at giving advice had backfired and was a little embarrassed. After cing the three slices of cake on a tray and cing the tray in Chen Hengs hand, he pushed Chen Heng out. ------ It is very delicious! Ah Hengs cakes are the best! Just a quick taste of Chen Hengs cake had Nightingale feeling intoxicated. Skadi also showed the same expression. This is much nicer than the cake you made previously. I now feel Ah Heng is biased. Even though the previous cake was delicious, it did not give me such a feeling. I only used ordinary ingredients when I baked for you previously. I added a special ingredient this time. The so-called special ingredient was the seasoning that immortal chefs frequently used. Hey! Ah Heng, why didnt you bring me cake previously? Why didnt I bring you cake? Dont you know? Before the heart maze, our rtionship had not reached the point of us sending each other cakes. Despite eating the cake from this store and the one Chen Heng baked, the group was not full yet because of his medicinal pill. Hence, they resumed their gastronomical adventure in Lungmen. Although Chen Hengs cake was incredibly delicious, it did not mean it could rece other desserts, so they still had to continue their nned journey. Book 4: Chapter 76:1: I—Chen Heng—Have Four Layers of Identities, Part 1 Book 4: Chapter 76:1: IChen HengHave Four Layers of Identities, Part 1 Three dayster: Over the past three days, Chen Heng brought the two around the entire Lungmen. Then Then the group was no longer interested in sightseeing, as they had already done everything. Honestly speaking, there was nothing else to do in Lungmen. Chen Heng had misnned. Beforeing to Lungmen, Chen Heng held great expectations of Lungmen. In the end, his expectations dropped by 80 percent after being brought to the Lungmen Guard Department on his first day in Lungmen. Later on, he saw everything Lungmen had to offer after upgrading his Absolute Precognition. In the end, he could only give Lungmen a barely passing score. Indeed, this was a chaotic age. The entertainment industry had not developed much. However, having fun was not the point ofing to Lungmen; Chen Heng had already achieved his primary purpose. He had gotten 1,800,000 LMD from the transaction with Swire and most of the materials for the third strengthening. The 1,800,000 LMD was enough to let him strengthen the Electromaic Sniper Rifle twice before that. Through Wei Yenwu, Chen Heng sessfully traded for the restricted materials he needed for the third strengthening, which were unavable from ordinary merchants. Chen Heng had only paid with some low-grade medicinal pills. However, in these transactions, everyone got what they needed. Earlier, Chen Heng had used the materials Kaltsit sent over using red packets to strengthen the Electromaic Sniper Rifle twice. Then, he used the materials Swire and Wei Yenwu sent for the third strengthening to materialize the current situation. Of course, the association store did not provide strengthening services for free. The first strengthening cost 100 points, the second cost 200 points, and the third cost 400 points. After using the associations strengthening service, Chen Heng could now see the Electromaic Sniper Rifles attributes. Name: Electromaic Star Sniper Rifle +3) Length: 3.1 meters Bullet Capacity: Infinite bullets Equipment Abilities: Railgun: May use electromaic-type abilities or electric-type abilities to charge the Electromaic Star Sniper Rifle for one shot. The increase in strength depends on the amount of energy charged. This ability has a 30-second cooldown because of overheating. The user can shoot while in the cooldown period, but the user will have to bear the consequences. (Note: As electromaic abilities counter spirits, ghosts, and monsters, the bullets gain the same effect.) Star Sniping Cannon: Therger the lifeform or object this weapon is used on, the more powerful it will be. The magnification in strength is limited to ten times. (This is a passive ability that will increase the rate of durability reduction. Durability can be restored in the associations store.) Ship Splitting Bay: An energy de with the lightning attribute extends from below the sniper rifles muzzle. The strength and length of the energy bay depend on the energy provided. Its maximum length is 40 meters. Expose Weakness: When using the scope to aim at the opponent, the chances of seeing the opponents weakness increase as time passes. That was the current situation. After the strengthenings, the gun had lengthened by over a meter, and its might had increased several times over. Most importantly, it had gained a few decent abilities. Its appearance had also changed; previously all ck, it now sported many purple-blue streaks, looking significantly more gorgeous. However, these abilities made Chen Heng feel this weapon was somewhat unrealistic, like this was an online game. In Arknightss world, this gun was already at the peak. However, Chen Heng only wanted to use this gun for clearing the insignificant minions. When it came to truly fighting, he would do it in person. Of course, the most important reason was the fourth strengthenings requiring a lot of materials. Although Chen Heng had enough materials for up to the fifth strengthening, he would have a slight heartache. Hence, he did not n on further strengthening the Electromaic Star Sniper Rifle. As for Nightingale and Skadi, Chen Heng had already asked Exusiai to escort them to Rhodes Ind, which would happen today. Initially, Chen Heng wanted to return to Rhodes Ind too. However, Exusiai refused. Now, she came looking for him morning and night, making sure he did not leave. Her timing roughly coincided with her work hours. It was already the afternoon. Judging from the time, Nightingale and Skadi should have arrived in Rhodes Ind. However, Chen Heng decided to ask Kaltsit to confirm it. He Who Knows Fate: Kaltsit, have Nightingale and Skadi arrived in Rhodes Ind? Kaltsit: They have returned. After Exusiai sent them here, she delivered the goods and returned straight to Lungmen. She should arrive soon. Solomon: Based on the question, you did not return with them? He Who Knows Fate: I wanted to, but Exusiai did not let me. Now, she hounds me morning and night, even more punctual than she is for work. Tell me, why did I get curious and pull off her halo back then? King Wolffy: @Kaltsit, I have no way to reverse engineer the recipe of that medicine. It contains many ingredients not avable here. The materials you sent me are notplete. He Who Knows Fate: Whats going on? Kaltsit: I purchased another Oripathy medicine. Then I kept half for my research and sent the other half to King Wolffy to attempt to reverse engineer it. It looks like he did not seed. The medical technologies of the two worlds are too different. He Who Knows Fate: Speaking of recipes, I remember Yakumo Yukari spent 50,000 points in preparation to beat up Merlin. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: It will take some time before I can beat up Merlin. I found another suitable mission in the past few days, but Merlin snatched it. This Merlin suddenly became very hardworking. Magus of Flowers: How can I not work hard? Am I to just wait for my death? Miss Yakumo Yukari, can we negotiate? How about you return those materials? Doesnt the association have a refund function? Although it will result in a 20 percent loss in points, I willpensate for the lost points, alright? A family only flourishes with talent and harmony. An association is the same. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Thats impossible. It is not over between us. Let me tell you this, Merlin. Keep taking missions if you can, but once I get my hands on a suitable mission, it is over for you. I can fail countless times, but it is over for you if you fail just once. Efreet: Kurumi is truly frustrating. There is no way to find her main body. He Who Knows Fate: The story has already reached Tokisaki Kurumi? [TL Note: Tokisaki Kurumi is from Date A Live. As before, I reordered her name to follow the family name-first name format, as this is a Japanese character; hence, this is the culturally appropriate format. She is the first antagonist Spirit to appear and is a murderous character, killing many people. As a result, she is referred to as the Worst Spirit. Here is more information on her: /wiki/Kurumi_Tokisaki.] Efreet: Indeed. She is truly frustrating. If I could fight her head-on, one-on-one, this great me would cut her down with the swing of an ax, not even leaving a single hair behind. However, this girls time ability and clones are too much of a cheat. Lord of the White Night: Speaking of stories, I feel my world story is about to start. ck Rabbit recently told me she was preparing to summon a few talented Gift users using invitations. [TL Note: ck Rabbit is one of the main protagonists in Mondaiji tachi ga Isekai Kara Kuru S Desu yo? or Problem Children Are Coming from Another World, Aren''t They? She is the person responsible for summoning the other protagonists. Here is more information on her: /wiki/ck_Rabbit.] Book 4: Chapter 76:2: I—Chen Heng—Have Four Layers of Identities, Part 2 Book 4: Chapter 76:2: IChen HengHave Four Layers of Identities, Part 2 He Who Knows Fate: Oh, right, Shiroyasha, how goes the recovery of your strength? Lord of the White Night: Not very well. I have been doing missions continuously; I dont even have much time to look at pretty girls. He Who Knows Fate: That tough? Lord of the White Night: After all, I n to gather 1,010,000 points before undergoing the ability awakening. I feel that after I have earned enough points for up to the ability fourth awakening and regain my Spiritual Essence, I can just go to a suitable world for the awakening. After the awakening, my strength should increase considerably. He Who Knows Fate: Can your strength return to the peak of when you had your full Authority? Shiroyasha: Its hard to say. I have to try first before I know. Efreet: How many points do you have already? Lord of the White Night: 200,000 points. Fortunately, the world consciousness helps me cover my tracks when Im on a mission. Otherwise, those people who worry about me causing trouble would have discovered it. Umaru-chan: 2200,000 While Chen Heng was killing time in the chat group, his doorbell rang. Huh? Who can it be? Nightingale and Skadi have already left, so it cant be them. It could be Exusiai, but this is not her usual time. Could it be Chens group? Chen Heng did not have the interest or the habit of using his Absolute Precognition to see everything. In life, one needed to have some anticipation for the future. Chen Heng walked to the door. After opening the door, he saw a petite figure covered in a red cloak. The hood of the red cloak revealed some golden hair and horns. Bang! The moment Chen Heng opened the door and saw this, he mmed the door without saying anything. What is the point of having anticipation for the future? I should have checked first. Chen Heng suddenly regretted not checking who it was with the Absolute Precognition first. Ding dong! Ding dong! Chen Heng had startled the person outside. That person paused for a while before pressing the doorbell again. Theres no one in! If you continue to refuse to open the door, Ill use force! If you dare, I will file aint with the Lungmen Guard Department for harassment! The Lungmen Guard Department wouldnt dare handle this. Does Lungmen no longer havews? Chen Heng, you bastard, shut up and open the door, or I will kick it down! Huh? If Chen Heng guessed right, this person should be Arknightss Leizi, a five-star Caster, the shame of five-star operators. However, why did she sound like she knew Chen Heng? [TL Note: Leizi is a Censor, a judicial officer, from Yans Supervisory Department. She is a Kylin, an ancient race with traits of the qilin, a legendary creature from Chinese mythology said to bring good fortune. Here is more information about her: /wiki/Leizi/Story.] Chen Heng thought about it. Then he looked through the information of his legal identityyes, legal identity, not temporary legal identity. He had spent 300 points to make his identity permanent. In any case, he could visit this world in the future, and 300 points were not much, like spending on candy. With his current strength, he could get at least 5,000 points with each mission. However, the re:life matter gave him a headache, so he coulde to Arknightss world to do missions and calm down. Most importantly, Chen Heng had set many things into motion using his identity. If his identity disappeared and he left, would it bring trouble to Kaltsit? He did not know. The temporary legal identitysted only seven days, so the information was very basic. After all, it just needed tost seven days. Now that Chen Heng made this identity permanent, the world consciousness updated his identity with more details. Considering that Chen Heng did a lot of things, dealing in medicinal pills and lightning Arts, the world consciousness gave him a ludicrous identitya retiree of the Central Judicial Office, the Censorate, the Anti-Corruption Bureau, and the Supervisory Department. Therefore, any unexpected issues could be med on this identity. Damn! Chen Heng might as well have ascended to heaven. Such an identity was very messy. Furthermore, could a person hold concurrent positions in judiciary, executive, legitive, and anti-corruption departments? Well, it did not matter what one thought. As long as the world consciousness could ept it, it would work. When Chen Heng received this identity, he did not look at this information, as he had thought it would be the same as before. Who knew, there was more this time. Ill count to three. If you still refuse to open the door, Ill kick it down! Leizis voice came from outside, and Chen Heng could hear angerced in it. Hey! Isnt this Leizi? It has been a long time. When I opened the door earlier, I did not see anyone, despite the doorbell going off. It seemed strange. Upon hearing the threatening tone, Chen Heng opened the door with a smile and greeted Leizi. You bastard, are you calling me short? A fist, flickering with electrical light, headed for Chen Hengs abdomen. However, he caught that fist easily with his right hand. As for the electrical damagehe could even turn into lightning now; would this faze him? How can that be? My vision is pretty poor these days. Do bear with me. Like I believe you. Since Chen Heng and Leizi knew each other, he could not leave her at the door and had to invite her in. So, Leizi, why are you in Lungmen? To evaluate Lungmens defenses Wait, thats not right. Why should I tell you? Leizi recalled she was no longer colleagues with Chen Heng only midway. Tsk! How petty! Official business. Thats right. How did you know I was here? Did Wei Yenwu tell you? Although Chen Heng did not use his Absolute Precognition, his instincts told him it was that old foxs doing. Yes. Why did youe looking for me? Dont tell me its because you miss me. I wont believe it. Chen Heng directed Leizi to the sofa before pouring her a cup of tea. Excellent tea. Thats right. You are working in Rhodes Ind now, right? Thats right. Whats up? Do you knowze? Leizi paused for a while before mentioning this name. ze? Ive heard of her but never met her. After all, I joined Rhodes Ind only a few days ago and spent just two or three days there. How could I befriend so many operators? [TL Note: zes family is believed to be involved in a mysterious murder spree in Yan, hence Leizis attention on her. Here is zes profile: /wiki/ze/Story.] Youve never met her? You truly are as useless as you were before. Chen Heng now wondered what kind of character setting the world consciousness had arranged for him. However, he roughly knew why Leizi wanted to search for ze. Although he had drawn Leizi in the game, he did not train that character, as ording to the yer forums, both Leizi and Swire were called the shame of five-star operators. Book 4: Chapter 77:1: Exusiai: Present? Come to the Lungmen Guard Department, Part 1 Book 4: Chapter 77:1: Exusiai: Present? Come to the Lungmen Guard Department, Part 1 Chen Heng had read Leizis operator profile. She was from the mysterious Yan, and the talented yers in the yers forum had deduced a connection between ze and Leizi. Alright. Since you know nothing, I should go, then. By the way, just a reminder. These are troubled times in Lungmen. Youd best not get involved. After speaking, Leizi put down her cup and stood up. Yes, yes. The moment I see the people from the Censorate, I know things have blown up. I also know why you are here even without you saying it. It is most likely to evaluate Lungmens ability to handle danger. It looks like you know quite a bit. Leizi, who was about to leave, sat back down when she heard Chen Hengs words. Hey! Why did you sit back down? Go on and leave. Im now speaking to you as a Censor. I hope you will cooperate with me. Chen Hengs words angered Leizi so much that she wanted to hit him. Her emotional fluctuations even made her body flicker faintly with electricity. Who are you scaring? If I dont cooperate, can you beat me? Ill leave, then. Leizi had just calmly picked up her teacup again to take another sip of tea. However, Chen Heng angered her into smashing the cup on the table and mming the door behind her. It looks like Lungmen will be the center of trouble. In any case, it doesnt concern me; Ill be leaving in two days. Unfortunately, I will have to disappoint Exusiai after she waited for me for so long. I have to think of a way to make it up to her. Chen Heng was not the kind of scumbag who just left after getting benefits. He Who Knows Fate: @Faillen Angel Gabriel, can you give me a feather? Faillen Angel Gabriel: Sure. Ive sent it to you. Chen Heng received a red packet immediately after asking. He Who Knows Fate: That was straightforward. Faillen Angel Gabriel: Its not something precious, anyway. nk Never Loses: Why do you want a feather? Given your strength, you dont need an angels feather to live a long life, right? He Who Knows Fate: Actually, Im nning on giving it to Exusiai, the Exusiai from Arknights. I initially agreed to go to Laterano with her but never had any intention of fulfilling that promise. However, she has helped me a lot on this trip to Lungmen, so I want to give her a present. Efreet: What a fellow! You were prepared to break a promise even before making it. What a paragon of virtue! He Who Knows Fate: Thank you for your praise! Thank you for your praise! He Who Knows Fate: @Kaltsit, how are you nning to deal with FrostNova? Kaltsit: Can someone lend me 1,000 points to buy the Oripathy medicine for FrostNova? Waiting online, urgent. He Who Knows Fate: Kaltsit: He did not bite. Who was it that said I just need to reply to Chen Heng like this, and he would help FrostNova survive in a mocking, subservient manner? He Who Knows Fate: Lord of the White Night: Kaltsit is doing this on purpose, right? I Have a Strong Presence: Definitely on purpose. He Who Knows Fate: I feel you are all targeting me. Kazuma the Brute: Experts, the idiot goddess by my side is giving me even more of a headache. Can I sell it to the associations store? Forgot to mention this, but a neer joined the association the previous day: Kazuma the Brute. How to put ithis character aside, just his disy name alone made him sound like a brute. [TL Note: Kazuma the Brute is Satou Kazuma from KonoSuba: Gods Blessing on This Wonderful World! Here is the Wikipedia entry on KonoSuba: Gods Blessing on This Wonderful World!: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KonoSuba. Here is more information on Satou Kazuma: /wiki/Satou_Kazuma.] Of course, Chen Heng also checked out the story of this new member. How to put itto summarize, there was a goddess causing all sorts of problems. Umaru-chan: If idiocy has a color, its definitely blue. [TL Note: The goddess referred to here is named Aqua. She was the goddess of water who guided humans to the afterlife. She sports light blue hair and eyes. Here is more information about Aqua: /wiki/Aqua.] God Sai: The associations store will never traffic humans. Iron Fist Teacher: I watched the anime after the neer entered the group. This is my first time feeling doubts over something like a goddess. Just how strong is this goddesss backing for her to be a goddess in the first ce? Kazuma the Brute: I now feel regret, extreme regret. Back when I got to choose something to bring with me, even if I chose the trashiest thing, it would still be better than this idiot goddess. Queen of Ice and Snow: Cough! Cough! Magus of Flowers: Neer, do you see the one above me? This oldbeautiful fairy is a goddess. Faillen Angel Gabriel: Have you all noticed that Merlin has had an exceptionally strong desire to live recently? Solomon: This is all thanks to Yakumo Yukari for her contribution. God Sai: But I feel it is already toote. Iron Fist Teacher: He can only deceive the neer. Kazuma the Brute: No, no, no. He cant deceive even me, the neer. My instincts tell me this person called Magus of Flowers is absolutely an enormous problem, almost on the same level as Aqua. Magus of Flowers: My reputation is being ruined! After Chen Heng received the angels feather from Gabriel, he nned to go straight to Penguin Logistics to give this feather to Exusiai because he had nothing to do. Ah! Penguin Logistics. Chen Heng felt quite curious about that ce. This isPenguin Logistics? Chen Heng now stood at Penguin Logisticss entrance. However, he still doubted whether Penguin Logistics was real. Chen Heng saw a rtivelyrge office building, but this buildings walls had many small advertisements pasted on them. He called Exusiaismunicator. Hello. Exusiai, where are you now? Exusiai answered after themunicator rang twice. Hello. Is this He Who Knows Fate? This is good timing. Can youe to the Lungmen Guard Department and pick me up? Huh? Book 4: Chapter 77:2: Exusiai: Present? Come to the Lungmen Guard Department, Part 2 Book 4: Chapter 77:2: Exusiai: Present? Come to the Lungmen Guard Department, Part 2 When Chen Heng arrived at the Lungmen Guard Departments entrance, he hesitated for a long time before deciding to enter. Now, Chen Heng truly felt regret. Why didnt I use the Absolute Precognition to check the result before seeking Exusiai out? Never mind. So many unexpected twists have already happened today. There should not be any more. Little Heng, why are you at the Lungmen Guard Department? A voice rang out from the Lungmen Guard Department just as Chen Heng decided to enter. Chen Heng looked over and saw Chen and Hoshiguma walk out, side by side. When these two stood next to each otherthe difference in height looked adorable. Its Elder Cousin! Its been a while. Im here to see Exusiai this time. What did she do now? Same as your first day here, fighting with the mob. Younger Cousin, dont tell me you are here as her guarantor? Ah! Thatactually, Elder Cousin, you guessed right. Alright, Chen Heng felt somewhat embarrassed. If not for Chen Hengs messy situation, he would not have felt embarrassed. However, he was now Chen younger cousin in name. More importantly, he was a retiree of the Central Judicial Office, the Censorate, the Anti-Corruption Bureau, and the Supervisory Department. Coming as Exusiais guarantor felt weird. Hey, why would Little Heng hang out with Exusiai and the others? Also, are you qualified to be a guarantor? Chen felt a slight headache. Her younger cousin truly caused her a lot of worry. I am qualified to be a guarantor. But you dont have a stable job and sry. Your stall does not count, right? Chen recalled that a guarantor needed to have a stable job and sry to qualify. Chen spoke as she led Chen Heng into the Lungmen Guard Department. Elder Cousin, dont forget, Im an operator of Rhodes Ind. The stall is just my hobby. Furthermore, I dont n to make the guarantee with my identity. Instead, Ill just pay the bail money and im it from Exusiaiter. Alright, then. By the way, Little Heng, are you interested in working for the Lungmen Guard Department? Chen gave up on this topic, quickly changing to asking Chen Heng about working for the Lungmen Guard Department. Elder Cousin, can I take your question as an attempt to poach from Rhodes Ind? Furthermore, I just retired from Yans civil service. Im not interested in working for the Lungmen Guard Department at all. Yans civil service? Chen suddenly stopped walking and looked at this younger cousin she did not know well. Unexpectedly, her younger cousin had such an identity. Yes. Im not lying. I used to be a minor official in the Central Judicial Office. Why did you leave, then? Isnt being an official in the Central Judicial Office a good job? That falls under the heavenly secrets that cannot be leaked. Younger Cousin, you are bing increasingly like an oracle grifter. After walking for a while, Chen brought Chen Heng to the door of the interrogation room he had gone to the first time he came here. Chen Heng saw Exusiai, Texas, and Croissant from outside the interrogation room. [TL Note: Here is Croissants profile: /wiki/Croissant/Story.] He Who Knows Fate, you finally arrived! This is great. I knew you woulde and rescue me! Excited tears leaked from the seated Exusiais eyes at Chen Hengs arrivalalright, that was an exaggeration. Exusiai, can you cause me fewer problems? Do you know, I had never been to the Guard Department before in my life, but I ended up here twice in a few short days because of you? Furthermore, I went in as a criminal the first time. He Who Knows Fate, please bear with me. The work in Penguin Logistics is dangerous, after all. By the way, He Who Knows Fate, why did you call me? Exusiai still showed that nitwitted smile she always had. I initially called to give you this, but Ive changed my mind now. Chen Heng took out Gabriels feather and waved it at Exusiai. Then he returned the feather into his pocket. Whatis that? It feels strange. He Who Knows Fate, let me have a second look, preferably up close. When Exusiai saw that unknown feather Chen Heng took out, her heart pounded rapidly as a strange feeling arose. Just give up. You will never see it again in your life. I will flush it down the drain when I return. Dont! He Who Knows Fate, I was wrong! Although Exusiai did not know why Chen Heng was angry, she chose to submit because of the allure of that feather. Seriously, its just a few trips to the Lungmen Guard Department. Its nothing major. How petty! Alright. Tell me, what did you do wrong? I was wrong inI was wrong becauseerm Hey, can you give me a hint? Chen Heng facepalmed. To think he had such unrealistic expectations of this airhead. That was simply a waste of his emotions. Ill go pay the bail for the three of you now. If you still havent figured out what you did wrong, you can only go search for the feather in the drain. After speaking, Chen Heng nced at Chen. Chen understood what he meant and brought him to the ce to pay bail. The Lungmen Guard Departments people did not make things difficult for Chen Heng when he posted bail. One reason was Exusiai not being in the wrong in this fight. The ones in the wrong were the mobsters seeking trouble. The other reasonthe most important reasonwas the person bringing Chen Heng over, Chen, the Special Inspection Unit Chief. Actually, rumors had already spread through the Lungmen Guard Department that Chen had a younger cousin who got brought to the Lungmen Guard Department because of fighting with mobsters. What was more interesting was that the person interrogating her younger cousin back then was Chen herself. The Lungmen Guard Departments people did not worry about Chen abusing her authority for selfish reasons. After all, she was famous for her sternness and inflexibility. ------ Chen Heng sat in Penguin Logisticss transport. Texas drove while Exusiai sat beside Chen Heng, badgering him for the feather. Hey! Hey! He Who Knows Fate, just let me see that feather. I promise I will not get handsy. I absolutely will not damage it! Exusiai pressed her face close to Chen Heng, going on and on about that feather. You? Damage that feather? Not that I look down on you, but you cant damage it even if you want to. Im not worried about you damaging it. Im worried about you not returning it to me. Otherwise, how am I going to flush it down the drain? Chen Hengs words were no exaggeration. After all, this was an angels feather. Ordinary people could not damage it. Then, He Who Knows Fate, can you tell me the significance of this feather? Why do you want to flush such a precious thing down the drain? Exusiai, do you know? Initially, I wanted to give you this feather as thanks for sending me to Lungmen, so I asked a certain person for it. When I called you, I had already reached Penguin Logisticss headquarters and was going to pass it to you. HoweverI regret it now. Right now, I only want to flush it down the drain. Ah! Dont! He Who Knows Fate, stop thinking about flushing it down the drain. Just give it to me, alright?! At worstat worstIll treat you to apple pie! When Exusiai heard Chen Hengs reason, she immediately panicked. It seemed she had missed an opportunity to get that mysterious feather. Little Brother, just give that feather to Exusiai. Shes even willing to treat you to apple pie. She does not do that for just anyone. Suddenly, Croissant, who was in front, spoke up. Indeed, she rarely saw Exusiai share her apple pie with anyone. Thats right! Thats right! He Who Knows Fate, give it to me! Alright, alright. You got me convinced. Keep it well; I only have one. Alright, alright. Exusiai carefully picked up the feather that greatly tempted her from Chen Hengs hand. Although Chen Heng said the feather was very resilient, Exusiai did not want to take any risks. Book 4: Chapter 78:1: Your World Is Exploding, Part 1 Book 4: Chapter 78:1: Your World Is Exploding, Part 1 After this detour, Chen Heng vanished from the hotel. He nned on spending his remaining days exploring Terra. After all, he had gone to all that effort to travel to a different world; he had to explore it thoroughly. When Chen Heng left, he did not check out of his room. He was not paying for it anyway, and he might return. Before leaving, Chen Heng even called Exusiai. He only said, The world is so big. I would like to see it, so Im leaving you behind. While Exusiai was stunned by those words, Chen Heng tossed themunicator into his spatial storage. Chen Heng was not worried about Nightingale and Skadi being unable to contact him. He had previously told them to look for Kaltsit if they wanted to contact him. Skadi barely reacted, but Nightingale looked at him with a strange gaze. Chen Heng had paid a heavy price to send those two away. After he returned, Nightingale demanded he make 108 desserts for her. He had resisted, saying, Arent you afraid of getting fat from eating so many desserts? However, Nightingale brought up Chen Hengs secret medicine. Is that what my secret medicine is used for? Furthermore, Skadis request was a little ridiculous: to let her toy with him for ten minutes. When Skadi said that, Nightingales first reaction was I got careless! Although Chen Heng did not know why Skadi wanted to do that, he felt very curious, so he agreed. Then, she started toying with Chen Heng. Skadi jabbed him everywhere, touched his head, his pectoral muscles, and rubbed his face. She even pried his lips open (French kiss warning) and continuously touched him everywhere. She even shoved his face into her chest, nearly suffocating him. Finally, Skadi revealed a satisfied smile. What is the meaning of this smile? Why is it that I clearly benefited from this but feel that I lost something important? What he lost was the pride and dignity of humans. () ~~ However, it did feelfortable. Nightingale stood at the side, watching Skadi with envy. Suddenly, she felt that the red-bean-paste pastry in her hand no longer tasted good. Before Nightingale left, she even looked at Chen Heng resentfully, stupefying him. In the final few days, Chen Heng went to Kjerag first [TL Note: Kjerag is a Terran country. Here is more information on it: /wiki/Kjerag.] Chen Heng suddenly discovered that the waters ran deep in Arknightss world. Why did he say this? He had stumbled upon a trace of divine-attributed energy on Mount Kan while in Kjerag. Chen Heng was familiar with this energy; he found it extremely simr to the deities of Japan. Besides the divine-attributed energy in Kjerag, he also found some in Yan, the Ursus, the deep sea In any case, viewing Talh as the peakbat prowess was a grave mistake. Right now, Chen Heng was in the hotel he stayed at in Lungmen. After touring the entire world, he eventually chose to spend his final moments in this world in this hotel. Chen Heng felt extremely curious. What exactly caused him to leave this world? Initially, Chen Heng wanted to get Customer Service to bring him into the Re:Life Chat Group. However, after some thought, he figured it was Customer Service who came looking for him, resulting in the future being unknown, so he did not take any unnecessary actions. As for Mo Qingtong and Luo Li, he had already decided how to deal with them. Pretending not to know them was impossible. After all, the Secret Schr Society was already gone; who would believe him if he said he did not know them? This was especially so for Luo Li; she would never believe him. Furthermore, he had once leaked the college entrance exam questions to Mo Qingtong. Guessing four right out of five would be impossible. Hence, Chen Heng suspected she already knew he had memories of the future. Of course, that did not rule out a situation where Mo Qingtong had already forgotten the college entrance exam questions since her re:life took ce too long after the exams. In any case, he could not continue pretending, as they would most likely not believe him. Thus, Chen Heng decided to go with the truth and let whatever would happen, happen. The Dimension Administrators Association had never restricted him from revealing its existence to others. Furthermore, regarding who would be more embarrassed, Chen Heng felt it would be those two. After all, they had already re:lived, as a group at that, and had not told him about itso they could not begrudge him for not telling them, right? With both sides in the wrong, neither had any right to say anything. However, Chen Heng had to exin to them he was not a re:liver but had seen memories of the future. Suddenly, Chen Heng sensed someone in the chat group pinging him. Magus of Flowers: @He Who Knows Fate, have you left that world yet? He Who Knows Fate: Are you asking if I have left Arknightss world for my original world? Magus of Flowers: Its the same thing. Theres no need to pay attention to the details. He Who Knows Fate: Why? Is something up? Magus of Flowers: Nothings up, but I do want to see that arrogant Customer Service grovel for help. He Who Knows Fate: I did not say she groveled. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: No, no, no. You should think of it as that. As long as Customer Service takes the initiative, you can treat it as her groveling. Even if it is not, you have to think so. Queen of Ice and Snow: Discredit where discredit is due. That Customer Service is simply too irresponsible. As long as you dont ask her, she will say nothing. I once tried asking her for all the associations rules that I did not know, but she just answered, Ask the specifics if you want. Dont irresponsibly ask questions. Efreet: I thought she was that way only to me. Kaltsit: This Customer Service, as long as you dont ask her a specific question, she will not borate even if it has something to do with your question. He Who Knows Fate: I have experienced that for myself. I Have a Strong Presence: What is this? Has this be apetition of your Customer Service experience? Iron Fist Teacher: No, no, no. We are justining. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: No matter what, as long as Customer Service takes the initiative, it would be a spectacle even grander than beating up Merlin. Magus of Flowers: Miss Yakumo Yukari, when will revenge end? Havent we already made peace? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Just give up. It will never happen in this lifetime. If I cannot beat you up, I cannot vent my anger. Magus of Flowers: Then dont vent it. Its not like you will stop belching and farting after venting. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Magus of Flowers: Do you think there is any meaning to an old woman relentlessly pursuing me all day? I wont ept you. Queen of Ice and Snow: Ah! Its a hopeless case now. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Book 4: Chapter 78:2: Your World Is Exploding, Part 2 Book 4: Chapter 78:2: Your World Is Exploding, Part 2 Magus of Flowers: As you said, you can buy something in the associations store to summon me. Cant I buy something in the associations store to prevent you from summoning me? Let me tell you this: this great me is just one point short of buying a fate-severing talisman! Once this great me buys the fate-severing talisman, a granny like you can forget about summoning me! 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Very well. Lets see who is faster. Will I get a suitable mission first, or will you get enough points to buy the fate-severing talisman first? Magus of Flowers: Bring it on! Whos afraid?! Queen of Ice and Snow: They are fighting again. Iron Fist Teacher: Cant you two calm down? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Sure, no problem. Just let me beat Merlin up. Dont worry. Ill go easy. Magus of Flowers: Thats impossible. I am confident in my wretched mouth. Actually, Im not afraid of Yakumo Yukari beating me up. It does not matter if she summons my clone. However, I fear she will use a trick and summon my true body. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: How can that be? Just let me beat up your clone, and that will do. Magus of Flowers: Really? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Of course, its for real. I guarantee it on my title of Youkai Sage. Magus of Flowers: Now that you said that, all the more I dont believe you. Furthermore, do you think Im a fool? Would you spend 50,000 points just to beat up a clone? I dont think you would do that. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Tsk! Just as Chen Heng was enjoying himself from the sidelines, he suddenly sensed the customer service contacting him. Oh! Oh! Oh! Its here! Lets see what can make Customer Service take the initiative to seek me out. He Who Knows Fate, theres something urgent right now, and I need you to return to your world. I dont want to. Im on vacation now and have no time. Ill bring you into the Re:Life Chat Group and adjust the time flow for you. I dont want that. Ive decided toe clean with them. Dont! Trust me. Joining a chat group is useful. The Re:Life Chat Group is different from the Dimension Administrators Association. It is semi-illegal, so it allows travel to other worlds at will, and you can bring people with you. What a fellow! You are so anxious that you even said such a thing. However, all the more I cannot return that easily. Im not interested in that at the moment. Right now, Im more interested in what exactly can make you take such drastic actions to bring me back to my world. Actually, nothing major. Thats good. Since theres nothing major, I wont be returning. Why go back when there is nothing major? I might as well wait here a few more days. Isnt looking at my two-dimensional waifus great? Are you determined to stay? Thats right. Thats right. Right now, Chen Heng felt great, as the overbearing Customer Service had to beg him. Although Customer Service answered many of his questions, he had always wanted toin about Customer Service. However, there were no channels to do so. How could he not continue to tease Customer Service when he had such a chance? I will have to return. Since Customer Service asked, it means its no minor matter. However, I cannot return so easily. If I go back just because you ask, wont I lose face? Speak. What do you want for your return? Customer Service actually folded. Now, Chen Heng felt even more curious about what was happening in his world. At least tell me what happened. If I tell you, you must return. Depends on the situation. If it is too difficult, then never mind. It is easy for you. All you have to do is show your face. Quickly go back before matters blow up. Tell me, what exactly happened? Is it Luo Li and Mo Qingtongs matter? Or did Luo Lis system cause trouble? Just drop it. Its not that I look down on those two and the system. Even if all three caused trouble, I wouldnt have to look for you. Do you remember me mentioning your world having a transcender? I recall. You even said whoever is the world consciousness of this world is truly unlucky. Thats right. It is truly down on its luck now and might not survive. What? Someone dares to make a move on the world consciousness? That transcender? Just fight him. Cant your Multidimensional World Consciousness Conference deal with one transmigrator? If we could win, would we need you? But what does this have to do with me? Do you remember having an especially incredible ancestor? There is an especially incredible one, Chen Xiu. Whats wrong? You wont tell me that ancestor is a transcender, right? I dont believe it. I dont freaking want to believe it, either, but the facts are as such. Right now, your worlds world consciousness is about to be beaten to death. Your ancestor is currently facing the other transcenders. Doesnt that serve it right? Why should I save that world consciousness? That bastard world consciousness reduced my n to a single line of inheritance; practically everyone died a terrible death. If not for the Absolute Precognition, the Dimension Administrators Association would not have noticed me, and I would have eventually died. Furthermore, arent there other transcenders? The main problem is those transcenders cannot beat your ancestor. Transcenders vary in strength. If you keep dying, this might develop into a great war that affects the dimensional sea. That would be even worse than those two transcenders fighting. Furthermore, the most important thing is that your ancestor is one of the leaders among the transcenders supporting the world consciousness. If we describe the dimensional sea as a nation, the Multidimensional World Consciousness Conference is the emperor, while your ancestor is the leader of the loyalist faction. Right now, the loyalist faction is about to fight the emperor. Since my ancestor is the leader of the faction supporting the world consciousness, why did the world consciousness deduct the luck of over forty-odd generations of my Chen n? Chen Heng suddenly felt pity for his ancestor. Furthermore, a conspiracy theory appeared in his head, which was the world consciousness intentionally deducting the Chen ns luck. Thats where the problem lies. As a transcender in the faction supporting the world consciousness, he has done a lot for the world consciousnesses. Take the two transcenders who fought previously. It was your ancestor who single-handedly captured and locked them up. However, your worlds world consciousness falls into a deep sleep if there is nothing to do. Sleeping is fine, but it always hands its work to the world consciousness proxy mechanism. Nothing went wrong previously, but this time, it forgot to attribute the luck earned by your ancestor working for the world consciousness to your Chen n. That is why the Multidimensional World Consciousness Conference has no way of making aint about your ancestor. After all, it was the world consciousness at fault in the first ce. Book 5: Chapter 1:1: The Allure of Returning Home, Part 1 Book 5: Chapter 1:1: The Allure of Returning Home, Part 1 Book 05: Merger with Honkai Impact 3rds World This is not the worst part. The worst part is your ancestors applying for leave all of a sudden, wanting to go home to take a look. Going home to check on the situation is normal, so the Purple Firmament Pce sent someone to rece your ancestor. Then your ancestor returned to his original world. Most transcenders leave a spatial anchor when they leave their world, to make it convenient to return quickly. This anchor might be an item or a ritual array. However, your ancestors spatial anchor is your Chen ns. An. Ces. Tral. Cry. Stal. When your ancestor used the crystal as a target to return to, he discovered the crystal was no longer with the Chen n. Instead, an old man held it. Your ancestor felt quite angry, as it was an ancestral heirloom, yet it was actually lent to others. However, when your ancestor flipped through your worlds akashic records to find the Chen ns descendants to lecture them, he discovered he had no descendants left in his world. Your original worlds akashic records only have records up to the time you left because you ran to another world. This is due to the Dimension Administrators Associations special characteristics. However, I guess your ancestor realized that. Even so, he wanted to run amok because of your Chen ns miserable state. Then what? One should be punished for ones wrongdoings. Chen Heng felt nothing and even wanted tough, as he knew this ancestor would take revenge. This ancestor had been famous for being protective. Then your ancestor went berserk. He pulled out the sleeping world consciousness with one hand and swung his sword without saying anything, beating the world consciousness half dead, leaving it practically on itsst breath. Fortunately, the worlds emergency measures took effect and preserved the world consciousnesss life. Right now, the Purple Firmament Pces transcenders summoned by the worlds emergency measures are trying to stop your ancestor. Thats why you need to rush back. Whats the rush? Arent there the Purple Firmament Pces transcenders to stop my ancestor? Chen Heng felt even less urgency upon hearing that. He slowly took out a cup of tea from his spatial storage. What a joke! This world consciousness siphoned so much of my ns luck. How can I let it have a good time? Stop, my ass! Those are just mere projections, not their true selves. Transcenders are not that free. The Purple Firmament Pce has two opposing factions. Your ancestors faction is the one that supports the world consciousnesses. The other faction does not care about the world consciousnesses; the world consciousnesses and the second faction generally just ignore each other. The transcenders the world emergency measures can summon are from the first faction, and your ancestor is one of the powerhouses of that faction. This problem seems to have blown up. Although Chen Heng said that, he still casually sipped his tea. So, how does the world consciousnesss life or death concern meChen Heng? Let me tell you this: if you still dont return, a war might happen in your world. Dont forget, your younger sister is in that world. Damn! Chen Heng immediately stood up. He had nearly forgotten about that. Thats not right. I recall you said the Re:Life Chat Group members can transmigrate. Given my understanding of Luo Li and Mo Qingtong, they would probably flee with Jeanne dArc and my younger sister in such a situation. As you said, probably, so you are uncertain. Youd better rush back to check. That makes sense. Although Chen Heng trusted Mo Qingtong and Luo Li, there was always an in-case. To prevent his younger sister from dying from the shock waves of his ancestors battle, he decided to return. Now, Chen Heng understood why he felt schadenfreude as he returned. However, before he returned He Who Knows Fate: I recall you lot saying if my ancestor appeared, you would show up as a group to beat him up, right? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: I recall saying that. Lord of the White Night: I did say that. God Sai: I recall agreeing to that. Queen of Ice and Snow: So, your ancestor returned to your world, and you are feeling schadenfreude because you want to gather a group to beat up your ancestor? He Who Knows Fate: My ancestor returned to my world, but Im feeling schadenfreude not because of my ancestor but the world consciousness. Magus of Flowers: I suddenly have an awful premonition. Queen of Ice and Snow: What do your words mean? He Who Knows Fate: My ancestor is a transcender, and he is currently beating up the world consciousness. So, are we ganging up to beat up my ancestor? Lord of the White Night: 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Ah! This Are we just going to deliver our heads? Customer Service: He Who Knows Fate, stop messing around. Keep it up, and your home world will be gone. Efreet: This Queen of Ice and Snow: It looks like making promises too confidently might not be a good thing. Even though we said we would gang up, no one dares to go. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Who could have imagined his ancestor is a transcender? Umaru-chan: Customer Service is getting anxious. I Have a Strong Presence: Customer Service is really anxious. Ive never seen Customer Service take such a tone. He Who Knows Fate: Got it. Got it. Whats the rush? Chen Heng tapped on the buttonbeled Application to Return to Original World. After that, a ck hole appeared before him. ------ After staying in Arknightss world for about ten days, Chen Heng returned to his world. Since he departed from his home, he returned there. Chen Heng rushed downstairs to make sure his younger sister was alive. When he arrived downstairs, he discovered Jeanne dArc and Sirin sitting in the living room. Meanwhile, Sirin was throwing food to Fafnir. Thats fortunate. Nothing has changed from before, except Bang! Just as Chen Heng arrived downstairs, something charged into his embrace. He lowered his head and saw a loli with white hair. Yup, its Luo Li. The height is a big w. Alsothere is no feeling of softnessnot as good as Sirin. However, Chen Heng found this embrace strangely familiar for some reason. Elder Brother Heng, it has been a long time. Yeah! Its been a long time. I say, Luo Li, theres no need to pretend to be so obedient. I have already seen your true nature. However, he did not say these words aloud. Book 5: Chapter 1:2: The Allure of Returning Home, Part 2 Book 5: Chapter 1:2: The Allure of Returning Home, Part 2 He Who Knows Fate, go quickly. Stop being intimate with your younger sister. If you dont go, the world consciousness will really be beaten to death. Your ancestor and those transcenders have already reached an agreement. What does it have to do with me? Things are fine as long as my younger sister is alive. I do not ask for more. However, I do! Thats not right! More urately, the Multidimensional World Consciousness Conference is requesting it. Anyway, what can I do if I go Are you hoping for me to speak up for the world consciousness? At that time, it would already be benevolent of me not to fan the mes. Tell me, what does it take for you to go? Customer Service understood that Chen Hengs willingness to speak meant he was willing to go. However, it would not be easy to convince him. Right now, he was keeping Customer Service on tenterhooks, clearly wanting benefits. Let me ask, if I save the world consciousnessno. My ancestor might beat the world consciousness to deathter; I cant stop him. How many points can I get if I save the world? Rather, what can you give me if I stop my ancestor from fighting an intense battle in the dimensional sea? Oh, points! That scared me. Points are not a problem. State a number. Is 1,000,000 enough? Customer Services words shocked Chen Heng. What a fellow! Are points that worthless? Not enough? Then another 500,000! Thats enough. Thats enough. Now, its not a problem of points. Now, I want invitations to the Dimension Administrators Associationten of them. Thats impossible. In contrast to the generosity with points, Customer Service rebuffed Chen Hengs request for Dimension Administrators Association invitations. Why? Chen Heng found it strange. He did not expect the Dimension Administrators Association invitations to be more important than 1,500,000 points to Customer Service. Customer Service liberally gave out 1,000,000 points, but she rejected his request for the invitations so resolutely. Bing a Dimension Administrators Association member equals bing a public servant. Furthermore, this is a public servant on the multidimensional level. Tell me, which is more important: points or the identity of a public servant? Moreover, one will gain many benefits after bing a Dimension Administrators Association member. Most importantly, the members can deviate from the trajectory of their original fate. That is the key point. But I am a Dimension Administrators Association administrator. I can already get one Dimension Administrators Association invitation every month. Asking for ten invitations is just asking for ten months of my sry, right? That seems to be so. Wait for a while. Let me check with my superior. Chen Heng patted Luo Lis shoulders to get her to let go first. As she was maintaining the image of a cute, obedient, detached girl, sheplied. This was also why Chen Heng did not expose her. Before getting exposed, Luo Li was just a cute, obedient, detached girl, not showing yandere attributes. But how she would be after being exposed was uncertain. One would think yanderes are good because one sees yanderes liking others. However, if one experienced the receiving end for oneself. Thinking about it carefully, Luo Li is quite cute. If that were eptableah! Ptooey! She is still a child. Elder Brother Heng, you After letting go of Chen Heng, Luo Li wanted to say something, but Chen Heng interrupted her. Lets deal with your matterter. By the way, didnt your system tell you to flee this world quickly? Chen Heng felt that no matter what, Luo Li had a system, so she should have received a warning. ording to Customer Service, his ancestor would soon chop down the world consciousness. When Chen Heng mentioned Luo Lis system, her expression did not change, but she felt extremely shocked in her heart. Her system was one of her greatest secrets. Furthermore, she had hidden it deeply, never showing it to others. Plus, she only obtained it after Chen Hengs death. However, she quickly calmed down. Right now, she thought, My Elder Brother Heng indeed. He is incredible! It warned me, but arent I waiting for you? Mo Qingtong and I entered the same chat groupa chat group that can travel to other worlds. I wanted to wait for you with these people in your home; I wont leave until thest moment. However, Mo Qingtong has already left with her family. What a girl! While smoothly praising herself, she did not forget to sabotage Mo Qingtong. Is your rtionship really that bad? ording to Chen Hengs understanding of Luo Li and Mo Qingtong, it was more likely the two had discussed it. As Luo Li did not have a family, Luo Li was responsible for the two people and one dragon in Chen Hengs house, while Mo Qingtong was responsible for her own family. Indeed, it was as such. The two had discussed and agreed on this; however, that did not stop Luo Li from talking bad about Mo Qingtong. Alright, alright. Since Im back, theres no need to leave anymore. Chen Heng felt extremely confident in surviving. After all, he was thest Chen n descendant. His ancestor would not kill him despite being angry, right? No sooner had Chen Heng finished speaking than a blue cuboid crystal suddenly appeared above Luo Lis head, like a scene out of a sci-fi movie. He found this box very familiar; System 10086 had appeared the same way. The blue crystalline surface projected a holographic screen; then the screen showed a sexy, long-purple-haired beauty. Chen Heng felt it looked like Patchouli of Touhou Projects Gensokyo. Was it a misperception? [TL Note: Here is Patchoulis profile: https://en.touhouwiki/wiki/Patchouli_Knowledge.] Little Big Brother, you are also a multidimensional organization member, too, right? Confidence is a good thing, but this apocalyptic danger is because a transcender is fighting in your world. Do you know what a transcender is? Its the kind of expert that can destroy the world with a flick of his finger. Even the weakest one is undefeatable in a high-martial world. Such lifeforms are of a different level from us; they are monstrously strong. When the system mentioned a transcender, it showed some fear on its face. Shut up! Let Elder Brother Heng finish. Why are you interrupting? Just a few words from Luo Li silenced the system, which was going on continuously. Shut up, it is. Why be so fierce? Let me tell you this: you will lose me like this. What an embarrassment! Luo Li did not appear worried about losing the system but impatient instead. Luo Lis rtionship with her system surprised Chen Heng; he had not seen such a servile system before. Furthermore, Luo Li was very aggressive towards the system, making him think this system was a masochist. Why do I feel that your systems image looks like a game character called Patchouli? Chen Heng was slightly uncertain. Thats right! Patchouli Knowledge! Do you y Touhou Project too? Patchouli suits my aesthetics, so I use it as my image. At the mention of Patchouli Knowledge, this system became excited. Shut up. Less of this nonsense. Ohgot it The system immediately shut up, feeling extremely aggrieved. Chen Heng could not describe this system and its rtionship with Luo Li. Right now, everyone at home was fine, and Customer Service had not replied, so Chen Heng did not rush to deal with his ancestor and the world consciousness. It would be even better if the world consciousness got beaten to death. Book 5: Chapter 2: An Ancestor at Home Book 5: Chapter 2: An Ancestor at Home Luo Li, whats your systems name? What is its number? Number? Theres such a thing? Initially, Chen Heng thought Luo Li could answer his questions, but she really did not know the answer. Luo Li, I told you before! I even told you several times! My system number is 2333. Chen Heng could clearly make out an aggrieved tone in System 2333s voice. As a system, this was truly embarrassing. Who knew how Luo Li managed it? Is that so? Never mind. Its not important. Elder Brother Heng, why do you ask? Ah! Its fine. I just wanted to ask if this system knew System 10086. I do! I do! Since you know System 10086, you must be from the Dimension Administrators Association, right? The other factions are unlikely to have heard of this newborn system. System 10086 came to this world previously. The fluctuations I gave off must have attracted it. Systems have a tendency to be drawn to whats simr. Back then, I was on standby, so I missed it. I found out about it in the system group only after that. You must be He Who Knows Fate, right? That purple-haireddy was the temporary host of System 10086? You guessed right. Ah! The Dimension Administrators Association. That is a pretty good official organization, considered a public servant. The only downside is that you cannot transmigrate at will. Wait! Thats not right. Are you going to deal with re:lifers like Luo Li? The system finally caught the critical point. Im not bothering. The association did not issue any missions, so it should be fine. He Who Knows Fate! He Who Knows Fate! Go quickly! My superior has already agreed to your request. We will give you 1,000,000 and ten invitations. However, you will only get them seven dayster. That is all we can give. After saying that, Customer Service felt somewhat wronged. She had gone to her superior for instructions but ended up getting scolded. Dont you have any sense of urgency? Just give him what he wants. To think you came to seek approval for such an insignificant thing? Why do I need you, then? Her superior had berated her excessively. Sure. How do you want me to go over? Younever mind. You dont have to go. Your ancestor ising to find you. Remember to say nice things. Get your ancestor to stop kicking up a fuss. As for that world consciousnesssave it if you can. The Multidimensional World Consciousness Conference had no way to resolve the issue with this world consciousness. At the root, the world consciousness was indeed responsible for the Chen n being a single line of inheritance for 56 generations. Furthermore, it made many of the Chen ns talented descendants die young. Of course, if one looked from the world consciousnesss angle, it was quite tragic. It was sleeping, and a transcender suddenly yanked it out and nearly beat it to death. OK. Customer Service had just finished speaking when the space about three meters in front of Chen Heng shattered, forming a three-meter-wide ck hole flickering with purple lightning; it looked awesome. Then, a leg stepped out. A handsome youth, looking just a few years older than Chen Heng at most and wearing white robes, walked out of the ck hole. This person also carried an immaterial figure in his hand. Carried was just a nice way of putting it. Actually, that youth dragged that immaterial figure out by the neck. Chen Heng found this white-d youth familiar, as he had used this image for his visualization training. This was the Chen ns 30th n head, Chen Xiu. This person looked ordinary, with the aura of an elder brother next door. However, on closer inspection, he seemed like a ck hole; one could not look away after that. There were three figures behind the Chen n ancestorone man and two women. The man and one of the women wore robes in the ancient style. Furthermore, they looked very attractive. The man had an extremely peaceful air, while the ancient-robed woman seemed sharp; Chen Heng could not look at her directly. As for the other woman, Chen Heng recognized her. She was Chen Hengs younger sister in name, Ryougi Shiki. Wait, that was not right. Rather, this should be Root Shiki. Right now, Ryougi Shiki wore a kimono and held a katana in her hand. Wasnt Ryougi Shiki unconscious? Why did she wake up? Did she feel threatened? Chen ns 86th inheritor, Chen Heng, salutes Ancestor! When Chen Xiu stood two meters in front of Chen Heng, Chen Heng first performed a cupped-fist salute, then knelt and kowtowed three times. [TL Note: The act of kowtowing is seen as showing obsequious deference, usually in homage, worship, or deep respect. For most ceremonies, kowtowing is done in sets of three. One would kneel and kowtow three times before getting up and repeating for the necessary number of sets. Here is the Wikipedia entry on kowtowing: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kowtow.] Bang! Bang! Bang! Chen Heng used quite a bit of force. After all, this was a living ancestor with a 56-generation gap in between. Although Chen Heng had mentioned wanting to gang up on and beat up his ancestor, those were just words. The Chen n had a rigorous upbringing; they had to be extremely respectful, especially to their elders. Hey! Get up! The Chen n ancestor looked at the kneeling Chen Heng, and his expression changed slightly, turning uncertain. Thank you, Ancestor. A man has gold under their knees. However, that also depended on the person. Kneeling to ones ancestor was not embarrassing. Since Chen Hengs ancestor already told him to get up, he stood up and went to the side. [TL Note: As kneeling is seen as an act of deference, it is considered humiliating to kneel to someone undeserving. The saying A man has gold under their knees means that a man should have pride and dignity; he should not casually bow or kneel to others.] HahI let the Chen n down. The n nearly got destroyed. Humph! The more Chen Xiu thought about it, the more furious he got, so he tossed the world consciousness in his hand to the floor and kicked it back a few meters. The kicked world consciousness struggled for a bit, but it did not stand up, slumping on the floor instead. Chen Heng felt heartache. Of course, it was not for the world consciousness but for the furniture the world consciousness crashed intoespecially the vase, which shattered. Big Brother Chen, calm down! Calm down! Your only descendant is watching. Mind your image. Upon seeing Chen Xiu get angry again, the ancient-robed man quickly went forward and tugged on Chen Xius arm, urging him to calm down. So, you know this is my Chen ns only descendant? If not for this Ryougi Shiki stopping me, I would have chopped this world consciousness apart with a sword strike. If not for Ryougi Shiki giving my descendant the ability to change his fate, I would have cut her down together with the world consciousness. The more Chen Xiu spoke, the more agitated he became. Then he looked at the nearby world consciousness on the floor. After that, his expression changed again, giving Chen Heng the feeling that he wanted to attack it again. Sirin, Jeanne dArc, and Fafnir, who were initially sitting on the living room sofa, noticed themotion and wanted toe over. However, they somewhat did not dare to, as this seemed frightening. Eventually, Chen Heng signaled them to remain where they were. Furthermore, Luo Lis system, beside Chen Heng, had run very quickly, frightened into hiding in Luo Lis body. Chen Heng did not know why these systems did not seem to have much dignity. Was it because transcenders were too rare, so even systems feared his ancestor? Book 5: Chapter 3: Now That You Are Done Speaking, You Can Die Book 5: Chapter 3: Now That You Are Done Speaking, You Can Die Luo Li had already noticed something off with the atmosphere, so she quietly stood beside and slightly behind Chen Heng, not saying anything. At the same time, she hugged Chen Hengs arm. He tried to struggle a little but found he could not. Never mind. As long as she is happy. Mister Chen Xiu, why dont you listen to your descendants opinion? He is the person affected by this, Root Shiki suggested to Chen Xiu with a smile. Root Shiki had already received the information from the Multidimensional World Consciousness Conference that her elder-brother-in-name, Chen Heng, would coordinate with her. Thats true. Heng`er, what do you think? Erm This was Chen Hengs first time hearing someone besides his parents address him as Heng`er, so he found this slightly strange. However, this was his ancestor, after all, so his ancestor could address him as whatever. Ancestor, I feel you should just chop him down. Right, this was Chen Hengs suggestion. He felt there was no saving this world consciousness, and he did not want it to survive, anyway. Root Shikis faint smile immediately froze. This is not going ording to the script. Isnt he supposed to coordinate with me? Why did he announce the world consciousnesss execution so directly? ording to the ns family records, although Chen Hengs ancestor, Chen Xiu, had an elegant name, he was a ruthless person. Furthermore, he was extremely protective. Of course, Chen Xiu would distinguish between right and wrong. If his descendant were in the wrong, Chen Xiu would order his descendant to apologize before giving appropriatepensation. However, if the other side were in the wrong and refused to repent, then The best example of Chen Xius protectiveness was when the descendant of arge n wanted a treasure from one of Chen Xius descendants and killed Chen Xius descendant. In the end, Chen Xiu found out and went to demand the murderer. Therge n doted on that descendant and naturally would not hand him to Chen Xiu. Therefore, Chen Xiu simply chopped down everyone who dared get in his way. Eventually, all the elders of that n surrounded Chen Xiu. Thenthere was no more then. That n went into decline afterward, ruined. Of course, it did not reach the point of a n extermination. After all, Chen Xiu was not some deranged person. He would only kill those who needed killing. He killed them only because they were in his way. This resulted from the killing of just one of Chen Xius descendants. Just imagine how furious he was at the world consciousness. What the world consciousness did was equivalent to killing everyone in the Chen n for 56 generations, leaving only one person alive in every generation. Furthermore, this lone survivor did not live for long, either. Back when Chen Xiu left the world, the Chen n was arge n. Furthermore, with a powerhouse like Chen Xiu, the Chen n was not inferior to some of the giant ns. Hence, there was no way to save this world consciousness. Why would Chen Heng risk himself to save this world consciousness? Of course, Chen Heng was not the kind of person to take a reward and ignore the work. Furthermore, he had not received the reward yet. Thus, he would definitely help, but the world consciousness needed a decent chance to be saved first. Right now, Chen Heng was afraid that coaxing his ancestor to let the world consciousness go might prompt his ancestor to beat him up in the name of betraying the n. That would not be worth the gains, not worth them at all. Furthermore, isnt talking about equalitymon now? You killed over 50 generations of my n. Its not overboard for me to kill you, the world consciousness, right? Listen. Did you hear that? Thest member of my Chen n already said that. What more can you world consciousnesses say? Furthermore, let me tell you, this matter is not over. Dont think this will end with just handing over one world consciousness. After I deal with this world, I will personally go to the Multidimensional World Consciousness Conference and get justice. Furthermore, you world consciousnesses had better switch to another world consciousness to liaise with me. Otherwise Otherwise? Root Shiki did not expect the Chen ns transcender would not want to speak with her. Otherwise, I cant bear to make a move. IChen Xiulive an upright life, clearly differentiating between right and wrong. Since you helped thest member of my Chen n, IChen Xiuwill not attack you. If theres another world consciousness, I will chop him down if he dares to stop me! Chen Xiu held his hands behind his back. Simply standing there, he radiated sharpness. He clearly gave Chen Heng a warm and gentle feeling, but now, he became like a sharp sword filled with murderous intent. All the more we cannot change world consciousnesses. You already said it. What if we changed world consciousnesses, and you chopped that world consciousness down? What should we do then? Then, Chen n Ancestor, will you give this world consciousness a chance to speak? It has not said a word yet. Indeed, since being beaten up, the world consciousness had not said a single word. The moment Chen Xiu saw it, he beat it half-dead, and it could not say anything. If not for the world emergency measure protecting the world consciousnesss life and the coaxing of the transcenders projections and Root Shiki, Chen Heng might not even have seen the world consciousness of his world. What is there to say? It is a fact that it harmed over 50 generations of my n. What is there to exin? Big Brother Chen, at least let the world consciousness say a few words. Otherwise, it would be hard to give an ount to the Multidimensional World Consciousness Conference. Chen Heng could tell the man behind his ancestor was something like a mediator. However, he did not think this person had anypassion for the world consciousness at the side. Rather, he sensed this persons respect for his ancestor. Ill give you face, then. Chen Xiu waved his hand and undid the seal on the world consciousness. Cough! Cough! I was wronged Chen Xiu resealed the world consciousnesss mouth after it said a few words; it did not even get to finish. Alright. He is done. Can I kill him now? Chen Xiu turned his head to re at the male transcender and Root Shiki as if he would cut them down if either of them dared to say anything more. In any case, this transcender was just a projection and not his true body. At worst, Chen Xiu would just apologize when he returned to the Purple Firmament Pce. As for Root Shiki, he did not care about her at all. If she died, she would die for nothing. Soon after that, Chen Heng saw Root Shiki frantically signaling him with her eyes. Ancestor, this junior has a question. May I ask Ancestor for rification? Chen Heng decided to make his move now. If he did not, Customer Service might go back on her word. Furthermore, he did have a concern. Heng`er, just ask any question you have. In contrast to Chen Xius not showing the world consciousnesses any face, his attitude towards Chen Heng could be said to be all smiles and sweetness. It was so pleasant that the male and female transcenders felt ufortable. Book 5: Chapter 4: The Robbed Ancestor Book 5: Chapter 4: The Robbed Ancestor Ancestor, if you destroy the world consciousness, will it affect this world? Although this world consciousness deserves death, this world is innocent. Chen Heng worried about this, as he had never encountered a world consciousness being killed before and did not know the consequences. If one did not know, one should ask, especially when it was a major matter concerning his world. Thats right. Chen n Transcender, if you simply kill the world consciousness, the world will not be far from crumbling. We should discuss how to deal with this world consciousness. Root Shiki seemed to have thought of something and quickly yed along. Root Shiki would not dare speak her mind alone, but she had no issues with going with the flow. Shut up! This is the Chen ns internal affair. It is not your ce to speak. When speaking to his descendant, Chen Xiu was all smiles and sweetness but was harsh towards the world consciousness. Ah Actually, Root Shiki wanted to say she was a Chen n descendant in name. However, she feared jabbing his wounds lest he go berserk and chop her down. Ancestor, if the worldcks a world consciousness, are the consequences that dire? Yes, indeed. However, Chen`er, you dont have to worry. Dont we have a ready-made world consciousness at the side? After speaking, Chen Xiu nced at Root Shiki. Ah! No! You cant do that! It is rare for me to get to sneak out and bezyI mean, it is rare to get a break! Furthermore, most importantly, I am currently damaged and cannot take on this responsibility; I am incapable of doing so. Root Shiki did not expect herself to get implicated. How was she to push this away? Furthermore, she did not want to take on that work. The Type-Moon worlds world consciousness wanted toze around, so it first pushed the responsibility to Root Shiki (herself), then used the breaking of a parallel world to run with Ryougi Shiki, who was deeply connected to her. In the process, she gave a portion of the management rights to Gaia and ya. I have not gotten much rest yet, and you want me to be the world consciousness again? I wont do it! [TL Note: Im not too sure whats going on with the above bit, but Im guessing Root Shiki is an aspect of the world consciousness that manifested in Ryougi Shiki as an alternate personality. In this case, it would not be wrong to say that Root Shiki is the world consciousness and that the original world consciousness had dumped all the work on Root Shiki.] Shut up. Dont speak if I do not tell you to speak. If you are damaged, isnt there an intact world origin before you? Just swallow it! Chen Xiu pointed to the half-dead world consciousness. Thats not good, right? Furthermore, destroying a world consciousness is a major crime. Root Shiki struggled in a roundabout manner. She would not dare to reject him directly. After all, there was an intact world consciousness before her that had gotten beaten half-dead without being able to say anything. Furthermore, she only brought a portion of her strength into this world. Root Shiki hade for a holiday, not to fight. Naturally, she would not bring everything she had. Furthermore, if she did, what would her original world do? Without Root, those Magi would go mad. Shut up! IChen Xiuhave done so much for your Multidimensional World Consciousness Conference, saved so many worlds, yet this is how you treat my descendants? While it was this world consciousnesss fault, your conference is also at fault. In the end, besides this world consciousness having a problem, your Multidimensional World Consciousness Conference is also negligent! When mentioning this, Chen Xiu grew even angrier. Actually, Root Shiki had heard of the Chen ns transcender, Chen Xiu, before. This person had a ster reputation in the Multidimensional World Consciousness Conference, having helped several world consciousnesses. As the leader of the faction supporting the world consciousnesses, he had helped the Multidimensional World Consciousness Conference solve many problems. Among the many transcenders, he had made outstanding contributions. At least half of the other transcenders focused on cultivating in the Purple Firmament Pce, ignoring the Multidimensional World Consciousness Conference. That was why this mess gave the Multidimensional World Consciousness Conference a tremendous headache. They wanted to stop Chen Xiu but could notpletely do so, as he had helped them a lot. Furthermore, he was the leader of the faction supporting the world consciousness. If they stopped him, they would lose the support of the transcenders of that factionwhich would greatly damage the Multidimensional World Consciousness Conferencesbat strength. Sometimes, the world consciousnesses could not personally handle things, and neither could the executors they nurtured. During such times, they needed to ask these transcenders for help. Every transcender counted, and they all owed luck to their world consciousness. However, not every transcender had descendants. Some were bachelors without descendants, unlike Chen Xiu, so they did not need to worry about luck. Furthermore, transcenders did not need luck, so such transcenders couldpletely ignore the Multidimensional World Consciousness Conference. Some transcenders would help a little, then ignore the Multidimensional World Consciousness Conference after repaying their luck debt. Their descendants would have to rely on their own efforts and opportunities. The remaining one-third was the so-called world consciousness faction. The transcenders of this faction would frequently help the Multidimensional World Consciousness Conference, acting on its behalf. They would do all they could to umte luck for their descendants. While Chen Xiu was not the one who helped the most, he was among the strongest in this faction. The Purple Firmament Pce was outside the worlds, so time did not affect it. Rather, once one left a world, there was no concept of time. One would not be affected by time in the dimensional sea. The world consciousnesses decided the flow of time in the independent worlds. From Chen Xius perspective, he had not spent much time in the Purple Firmament Pce. After he became a transcender, he frequently helped the Multidimensional World Consciousness Conference. This was his first time returning home to visit. However, he found his descendants nearly destroyed upon returning home. Furthermore, he discovered that the luck he had umted had not been given to his descendants but scattered throughout the world to raise the worlds upper limit ofbat prowess. This pushed this world from a high-martial world to a supreme-martial world. As for his descendants, the ancestral crystal he made had been snatched away during the previous generation, and the n head of that generation had been poisoned to death along with the previous-generation n heads wife. Fortunately, a time ability user had self-detonated their time crystal core, saving the life of hisst descendant. If not, the Chen n would have gone extinct. About thatcan we really not discuss letting this world consciousness go? Root Shiki continued struggling. You canas long as you can shoulder the consequences. Root Shiki initially felt happy upon hearing the front part. However, she immediately gave up upon hearing thetter bit. Book 5: Chapter 5: Re-creating a World Consciousness Book 5: Chapter 5: Re-creating a World Consciousness Consequences? What consequences? The world consciousness faction goes on strike and returns home to visit? If this also happened to the descendants of other transcenders, it would be over. The dimensional sea had already suffered significant damage from two transcenders fighting. It could not afford anotherrge battle any time soon. As long as you are happy. As long as you are happy. However, can you listen to a few more words? This is also the conferences decision. Yes, Root Shiki had just received the conferences final decision earlier. Eighty percent of the world consciousnesses voted to let Chen Xiu deal with this as he pleased. Fifteen percent abstained, and only five percent objected. Finally, the conference decided to leave this unlucky world consciousnesss disposal to Chen Xiu, as the conference could not bear the consequences of protecting it. Speak. The conference decided to let you decide on how to deal with this world consciousnesses. However, we hope you will not utterly destroy it. Instead, after you kill this world consciousness, we want you to use the remaining origin to create another world consciousness. Alright. After Chen Xiu heard the final decision via Root Shiki, he said no more; he had already waited long enough. He extended his right index finger and jabbed. A small, illusory, pocket-sized sword shot out Chen Xius index finger and stabbed the forehead of the slumped world consciousness. That world consciousness initially had been moving a little. Now, it no longer showed signs of life. Root Shiki took half a step back upon seeing this cruel scene. A world consciousness dying at the drop of a hat inflicted great mental damage on the young Root Shiki. When the world consciousness died, Chen Heng strangely felt sorrow in his heart. It was not just Chen Heng but all humans and creatures in the world. Regardless of their strength, sorrow appeared in all their hearts. Some powerhouses tried to use divination to figure out the origins of the sorrow. After vomiting copious amounts of blood, they received a ridiculousrather, horrifyingmessage: the heavenly dao died. After the world consciousness died, its initially illusory human figure started scattering. However, the Chen n ancestor again jabbed with his index finger. This time, it was different. The small sword that flew out did not contain the horrifying murderous intent of before. Instead, it carried the aura of new life. After the small sword entered the dead world consciousnesss figure, the figure exploded. Then, the scattered world origin coalesced, birthing a smaller figure than the one that exploded. Two or three seconds after this new illusory figure was birthed, it opened its eyes and blinked in confusion. Chen Heng got the feeling of a confused child. Simultaneously, Chen Heng felt joy in his heart. It was not just Chen Heng. All lifeforms belonging to this world felt this joy. Those earlier powerhouses endured their injuries and made another divination. They discovered the birth of a new heavenly dao after the previous one died. Soon after that, they vomited copious amounts of blood again, aggravating their injuries. So, why are you still here? Do you intend to participate in our Chen ns internal affairs? Chen Xiu nced at Root Shiki and the two transcenders. Big Brother Chen, well go ahead. Lets have tea when you return to the Purple Firmament Pce. Since these two transcenders were willing to be summoned by the world emergency measures, that meant they were from the world consciousness faction and usually were on good terms with Chen Xiu. Big Brother Chen, goodbye! Goodbye! After the two transcenders vanished, Root Shiki gave it some thought and decided to leave, returning to her hospital bed. Although she was Chen Hengs younger sister in name, Chen Xiu was currently fuming. What if her staying made him angry again? The newborn world consciousness was still in a daze, standing there without moving. Chen Heng wondered if his ancestor made it retarded by ident when re-creating that world consciousness. Ancestor, please have a seat. Ill brew some tea for you. Chen Heng directed Chen Xiu to the sofa. Then he turned away to purchase 50 grams of tea leaves from the associations store. Dont look down on these 50 grams of tea leaves. They cost 1,000 points. ording to the n records, this ancestor enjoyed drinking tea and wine. However, only tea suited the current asion. Furthermore, Chen Heng felt that the tea leaves in his storage space were not worthy of this ancestor, so he spent 1,000 points to purchase 50 grams of tea leaves from the associations store. Chen Heng could only bear to purchase 50 grams worth, as they were too expensive. Converted to LMD, they would cost 100,000,000 LMD. Five minutester: Chen Xiu sat in the hosts seat as he sampled the tea Chen Heng brewed. Then he praised Chen Heng. The tea is alright. It must have been tough for you to obtain such tea. Chen Heng stood at the side to serve his ancestor, while Sirin, Fafnir, Jeanne dArc, and Luo Li sat at the side and cautiously watched Chen Heng and Chen Xiu. They had to be cautious. Right now, rm bells were going off at full st in their minds, especially Luo Li. That trashy system had been issuing mental warnings all the while, cowering in a corner and trembling there. Ancestor, its good that you are happy. This is worth 1,000 points, yet he only says its alright? Chen Heng felt his ancestor said that only to preserve some face. Heng`er, sit. Dont stand there. Yes, Ancestor. Chen Heng obediently sat in a position subservient to his ancestor after being instructed. Heng`er, if not for you returning to this world, I would have used this opportunity to go to the Multidimensional World Consciousness Conference and get justice for the Chen n. How can they escape me by just paying with one world consciousness? Ancestor, I have joined the Dimension Administrators Association after all, which helped me a lot, so I cant just ignore Customer Services plea for help. Chen Heng was also a person who differentiated between right and wrong. Although the world consciousness had caused him a lot of trouble, the Dimension Administrators Association had provided great assistance. I know. But the conference is indulging in the wildest fantasy if it wants to use this small favor to make up for the lives of 56 generations of my Chen n. After saying that, Chen Xiu took another sip of tea. Even if it was of average quality, he had to drink more of it. After all, his descendant brewed this for him. Then, Ancestor, what do you n to do? I can only analyze the situation when the timees. Lets see first what the Multidimensional World Consciousness Conferences attitude is. Chen Xius mood had improved significantly after crushing that world consciousness, so he slowly calmed down. Book 5: Chapter 6: World Reset? Book 5: Chapter 6: World Reset? Then, Ancestor, can you revive all those dead ancestors? Right now, Chen Heng felt great anticipation. After all, this was a transcender. Although he did not understand the significance of being a transcender, a transcender must be very incredible. He wondered if a transcender could reverse time. This was especially so for his parents; he really wanted to meet them again. Although reversing time is very difficult and would cause great harm to the world, I was initially capable of that. However, I dont know how much I could have reversed. In any case, reversing it to the time I left would have been impossible. At best, I could do a century. But But what? If the person before him were not his ancestor, Chen Heng would have pped this person. Why do you have to leave me in suspense like that? But your little girlfriend self-detonated her time crystal core, resetting time and fixing the furthest point of time reversal to the moment of her re:life. If I forcibly reversed time, time would erode this world, riddling it with holes. Chen Xiu nced at Luo Li as he drank tea. At Chen Xius nce, fear shed in the fearless and normally expressionless Luo Lis eyes. Although she was not afraid of death, she did not want to die. She had returned to a time when Chen Heng existed after much difficulty. Ancestor, actually, Luo Li Although Chen Heng did not expect this result, Luo Li self-detonated because of him. So Dont worry. Your ancestor is not some murderous demon who kills at the drop of a hat. Although I cannot reverse time because of her self-detonation, I am a reasonable person. I know why she did it. Furthermore, this is also a good thing for you. If I reverse time to 100 years ago, you might not exist. By then, the 86th inheritor might not be you. Fate is a very strange thing. Moreover, even if I could reverse time to before your parents deaths, wouldnt that be unfair to your parents reincarnations if your parents had already reincarnated? Chen Xiu continued drinking the tea Chen Heng brewed for him, not intending to make a move. Ancestor, many thanks for understanding. Also, Ancestor, she is not my girlfriend. She is still a child. Chen Heng thought about what his ancestor had said. Indeed, if everything had to happen again, he might not be born to his parents. After all, birthing a child was an issue of probability. That is to say, I have to thank Luo Li? Child? What makes you think she is a child? Although the world reset and you did not keep your memories, she kept hers. If you really take age into consideration, her mental age is simr to yours. The world reset? Kept her memories? Thisbination of attacks stunned Chen Heng. This differed from his guess about the world. Furthermore, the difference was huge. Yes. If I guess right, Heng`er thinks this youngdy re:lived, right? Isnt...isnt that so? At least Chen Heng had thought so before his ancestor said that. No, no, no. Your little girlfriendah, noyour younger sister is even more ruthless than you thought. She self-detonated and used the bug that is the system to sacrifice her potential and quickly develop her time crystal core. Then she reset the entire worlds time. That is to say, your Precognition, ermthats its name, right? You truly experienced everything you saw in your Precognition. However, you have no memory of it. The only ones with memories of it are this youngdy and the child called Mo Qingtong. Speaking of which, that is quite strange. Mo Qingtong should be the main character of this world, right? This youngdy is pretty good, a ruthless one. I like her. Come, this is for you. Take it as a small gift from this ancestor. Chen Hengs ancestor found Luo Li pleasing and expressed his approval in his speech. Then he took out a bell from his sleeve and tossed it to her. How could one reject something given by an elder? Furthermore, this fear of rejection was an extreme fear. This is an enchanted treasure I found lying outside a world when I wandered the dimensional sea. It seems to be called the Primal Chaos Bell. It possesses a solid defense and contains the time Dao. It is suitable for recovering your time ability. Many thanks, Ancestor. Luo Li endured the fear in her heart and thanked Chen Xiu. Then, Ancestor, is there really no way to revive my parents? Chen Heng still did not want to give up. Its not impossible. Your parents died fairly recently, so their souls might not have reincarnated yet. Although it is impossible to reverse time in this world, it is simple to reverse death. Chen Xiu poured himself another cup of tea after finishing the tea in his cup. He mentioned a taboo like reviving the dead as if talking about going out for a meal. Thank you very much, Ancestor. Oh, right, Ancestor, wheres our Chen ns ancestral crystal? Also, is my parents killer alive? I casually smashed that person to death. Back then, I was furious and forgot to leave him for you. I have also retrieved the crystal. Furthermore, I used the crystal as a medium to kill anyone who tried to use it. Everyone involved is dead. As Chen Xiu spoke, he took out a rhombus-shaped crystal with two extremely sharp points and ced it on the side table. Actually, Chen Heng had been nning to retrieve the crystal personally after his trip to Arknightss world. He had received the Will Energy from his ancestor and the ability third awakening, significantly increasing his strength. He now felt confident of taking his revenge. Who could have imagined that before he could take action, his ancestor had already casually crushed his enemy? Chen Heng looked at that crystal. There was no mistaking it; this was the ancestral crystal his ancestor made. He had seen it in his fathers hand several times when he was young; it had left a deep impression. Furthermore, he had retrieved this crystal before he died in the future, so there was no mistaking it. Thats right. I altered the crystal. After all, I made it when I had just be a transcender; it would be hard to avoid having some ws in it. Thats why I strengthened it. As for how to use it, just infuse your Will Energy into the crystal, and you will know. Got it, Ancestor. Book 5: Chapter 7: Continue the Lineage? That’s Not Appropriate, Right? Book 5: Chapter 7: Continue the Lineage? Thats Not Appropriate, Right? Heng`er, you are currently the only Chen n descendant. I am a transcender, so it would be extremely difficult for me to have children. I will have to count on you to continue the Chen ns lineage. Oh! Ah?! What?! Ancestor, say that again? At first, everything seemed normal to Chen Heng. However, his ancestors words became increasingly ridiculouster on. Is there a problem? I said it very clearly. We dont know if your parents have reincarnated, and you are the only descendant of the entire n. Isnt it right to continue the Chen ns lineage? Chen Xiu looked at Chen Heng with an expression that said, Why are you shocked? But, Ancestor, this is a society ofws. Right now, the nation has already restricted having a second childOuch! As Chen Heng was in mid-sentence, Chen Xiu flicked his head with the middle finger. Your ancestor is not a caveman. Furthermore, I can look at the akashic records. Do you know what the akashic records are? Dont think I dont know that the government now has a second-child policy. Ermthis ancestor is not that easy to fool. Initially, Chen Heng thought this ancestor, who wore ancient robes, would not understand modernws. However, he forgot his ancestor could check the akashic records. Chen Heng did not know much about the akashic records, only that they recorded information on all life, practically a cheat. But, Ancestor, Im still a child. Ive only just reached 18. Backup n! Pretend to go along! Its fine. Im not in a rush. Anyway, theres no concept of time in the Purple Firmament Pce. Ill give you some things to protect your life. As long as you dont oppose the Multidimensional World Consciousness Conference head-on, I can guarantee your survival. Use this time to give the Chen n more descendants. But, Ancestor, how can a girlfriend be better than a two-dimensional waifu? Chen Heng said carefully. Although he knew he might get beaten up for this, he had to say it. Why are there so many problems? Look at Luo Li sitting at the side. Isnt she a pretty good option? That purple-haired girl is called Sirin, right? The white-haired one is Jeanne dArc? Wont they do? Thats right! Theres also one called Mo Qingtong, right? Speaking of Mo Qingtong, it seems her ancestor used the ancestral crystal, so I smashed him to death. Never mind. It doesnt matter. He dared to use the crystal and was in the know; his death was no mistake. Furthermore, two-dimensional waifu? Two-dimensional waifu? Can a two-dimensional waifu bear children for you? If you dont continue the lineage, do you expect me to give you some little ancestors? Chen Xiu felt no guilt over killing the Mo ns ancestor. Dont judge him based on how nice he was to Chen Heng. That was because Chen Heng was his direct descendant. Would one feel guilty over trampling an ant to death? A transcender was an existence that transcended the world. Only other transcenders were their equal; even an ordinary world consciousness could not qualify. Bang! Bang! Bang! Chen Xiu knocked Chen Hengs head three times. Arge bump swelled up. Actually, I dont mind. I can take over and raise some little ancestors. Youare you serious? For some reason, Chen Heng suddenly felt his ancestors expression seemed a little off. Ah! Right! Bang! Bang! Bang! In the end, a small bump appeared on Chen Hengs existing bump. Pfft! Pfft! Sirin, who was sitting at the side, could no longer take it and startedughing. Ahem! Although Chen Heng did not dare retaliate against his ancestor, he still needed to have some dignity before Sirin. Sorry, Elder Brother. Sirin suddenly noticed herughter was inappropriate to the asion. She quickly lowered her head and admitted her mistake. However, Chen Heng kept smiling at Sirin. Alright. Ill stop here. Heng`er, you are currently the only remaining member of the Chen n besides me, so the job of continuing the ns lineage falls to you. Ohgot it. Alright. I have to check the akashic records now to see if your parents souls have reincarnated. Remember to stay silent. Yes. Yes. Chen Xiu closed his eyes while seated in the hosts seat. Thennothing. Well, Chen Heng saw nothing. Perhaps Chen Heng was too weak to see it. After a few seconds, Chen Xiu opened his eyes. Ancestor, you have found the answer? How is it? Are my parents souls still around? Chen Heng quickly asked when Chen Xius eyes opened. Your parents souls have already reincarnated. I wont tell you their reincarnated identities. After reincarnating, they no longer have anything to do with their past lives. This is the principle of reincarnation. After Chen Xiu opened his eyes, he shook his head at Chen Heng. Chen Hengs parents had already reincarnated; disturbing them would not be good. It was not that he could not awaken the memories of their past life, but that was meaningless and would be unfair to their current life. Oh? Chen Hengs world had aplete reincarnation system, and practically no one could interfere with it. Of course, that did not include Chen Xiu. This was because of the reincarnation systems special nature. Hence, everyone in the world, even the powerful immortals, would not disturb a person because of their past life, even if they knew about it. This was an established convention. A flower blooms again, but is it the same flower when it bloomed a second time? I can make a copy of your parents using the akashic records. Do you want that? Theres no need. A fake is just a fake in the end. Chen Heng shook his head as he refused. Chen Xiu nodded with satisfaction. This was also why Chen Xiu did not revive any of the dead Chen n members using the akashic records. After all, a fake was a fake. If all Chen Xiu wanted was the Chen n bloodline, he could use his blood as an ingredient to create countless Chen n descendants. However, it was useless. After Chen Xiu became a transcender and left the world, his days as a transcender were not as wonderful as one would imagine. He became even more isted, continuously cultivating. asionally, he would do some missions. What affected Chen Xiu the most were the days he spent in his original worlds Chen n. That was why the Chen ns miserable state had infuriated him so much. Before Chen Heng returned to his world, the world consciousness had been badly beaten up. As long as it did not die, Chen Xiu could continue to beat it up. Incidentally, he had given it a taste of his Despairing Sword. Chen Xiu had used this only five times, and it could make the target feel despair. Why else did the world consciousness appear so miserable before Chen Heng? Book 5: Chapter 8: The Correct Way to Deal with the Luck Book 5: Chapter 8: The Correct Way to Deal with the Luck Root Shiki and the two transcenders did not dare to stop Chen Xiu. While Chen Xiu was not allowed to kill the world consciousness, they couldnt stop him from beating it up. Whats wrong? Do you want to get beaten in its ce? Thats right. Where did the luck gained from working for the world consciousnesses go? Chen Heng had only just thought of it. That luck could not have vanished into thin air, right? Speaking about that makes me angry. While I did not do that many things for those world consciousnesses, they were all major things. The luck to bless my descendants generated from those actions had reached this world. However, because that trashy world consciousness went to sleep without designating anyone to receive the luck, the worlds automatic mechanism scattered the luck to the entire world. This pushed the limits ofbat prowess of this world upwards, making a high-martial world a supreme-martial world. As Chen Xiu spoke, his emotions, which had calmed down after he crushed the world consciousness, red up again. Then he shifted his gaze to the newborn world consciousness standing there in a daze. That muddled world consciousness shivered when Chen Xiu nced at it. Ah! Ancestor, calm down. You have already crushed one world consciousness. You cant crush another one, right? Furthermore, this consciousness is different from the previous world consciousness. Chen Heng was the closest to his ancestor. When he noticed something off with his ancestors expression, he quickly dissuaded his ancestor. Dont worry. I said before, Your ancestor is not some murderous demon who kills at the drop of a hat. Chen Xiu only looked, not intending to attack it. After all, it was the world consciousness he had created. Of course, Chen Xiu had encountered simr situations when working for the world consciousnesses. When he arrived, the world consciousness had already died, so he would use the original world consciousnesss world origin to re-create a world consciousness. Why else was he so familiar with the procedure? This had happened several times, so he had no parental feelings towards the created world consciousness. Then, Ancestor, is there really no remnant of that good fortune and luck? Chen Heng felt very upset inside. This was as good as the inheritance left to him by his ancestor being given to the entire world. The luck has already been spread throughout the world. Of course, it is possible to take it all back, but that would cause substantial damage to the world. Furthermore, it is not that we cant reim the greatest effect of this good fortune, but But what? Theres no rush. Only you and I remain in the entire Chen n. As a transcender, luck is of no use to me. You joined the Dimension Administrators Association. Honestly speaking, the luck and good fortune I left are not that useful to you, so taking back the good fortune and luck is not the best solution. After speaking, Chen Xiu drank another mouthful of tea. This was the first time in who knew how long that he got to drink the tea his juniors had brewed. He truly missed it, even though the teas quality was not up to par. As a transcender, I am capable of reiming all the luck and good fortune without the Multidimensional World Consciousness Conference daring to say much. However, it would be interesting to push this matter to the Multidimensional World Consciousness Conference. The Multidimensional World Consciousness Conference will not reim the luck and good fortune, as that would be equivalent to demoting a supreme-martial world to a high-martial world. That would deal a massive blow to the Multidimensional World Consciousness Conferences reputation. We can use this good fortune and luck to exchange for better benefits for you. Chen Xiu was not a rash person. A rash person could not have cultivated to transcendence. Every transcender counted; they were absolutely not fools. Even those battle maniacs were not stupid, just unwilling to think. Now, only two people remained in the Chen n. Furthermore, the good fortune and luck were useless to these two, so they might as well exchange the luck for something better, somethingthey normally could not obtain. Furthermore, the Multidimensional World Consciousness Conference was negligent in this matter. If it did notpensate them with something good, Chen Xiu would dare sh with it. But, Ancestor, even if we cannot use the luck, our descendants can. Although Chen Heng had no descendants now, it did not stop him from nning for the future. Not bad! Heng`er, its good you think of this. However, you dont have to worry. I know about your work with the Dimension Administrators Association. You are considered a world-level civil servant, just below the dimensional sea level. When youplete the missions issued by the world consciousnesses, you will also generate good fortune and luck on top of the mission rewards. After you do more missions, your descendants will be amply blessed. Speaking of which, the Dimension Administrators Association was set up to handle the mess from those twos fight. Right, I should go beat them up again when I return. To think those two foolish children dared to ignite soul fire in the dimensional sea. Serves them right to lose more than half their strength. ErmAncestor, although its not good of me to say this, the Dimension Administrators Association has helped me significantly. The words of the Chen n ancestor had shocked Chen Heng. Now, he truly understood his ancestors level. Those two transcenders battle had caused an upheaval in the dimensional sea, but Chen Hengs ancestor could beat those two up on a whim. This was indeed somewhat terrifying. No wonder Luo Lis system behaved like a mouse seeing a cat. That makes sense. Ill spare them this once. Im not done yet. Actually, I did not earn much good fortune and luck by working for the world consciousnesses. This world could improve to a supreme-martial world from a high-martial world because it was already on the threshold, so we might as well convert the luck into more precious resources. While your bing a transcender with these resources would be questionable, they would certainly keep you from dying. Ancestor, is your idea of keeping me from dying different from my idea of it? Hey, Ancestor, what exactly is a transcender? Actually, there is no strict definition of a transcender. When you can beat up a world consciousness and receive an invitation from the Purple Firmament Pce, you can call yourself a transcender. Dont bite off more than you can chew; it is extremely difficult to be a transcender. There are not many transcenders in the entire dimensional sea. Currently, there are less than 200 in the Purple Firmament Pce. This is basically all the transcenders in the dimensional sea. Of course, transcenders differ in strength. Furthermore, after one bes a transcender, it would not be suitable for one to remain in the world, as a transcenders existence would cause irreversible damage to the world, even without using their strength. Merely existing ces a heavy burden on the world, so most transcenders go to Purple Firmament Pce, a high-level ne, to cultivate. Book 5: Chapter 9: Purple Firmament Palace Book 5: Chapter 9: Purple Firmament Pce I recall seeing that the two transcenders who fought were from the Purple Firmament Pce when I first joined the Dimension Administrators Association. Yes. Indeed, the Purple Firmament Pce is a high-level ne. After being eroded by the dimensional sea for a long time, all itsws are especially sturdy. This is particrly suitable for transcenders, who would impose a heavy burden on an ordinary world even without moving. Thats why practically all transcenders stay in the Purple Firmament Pce. The Purple Firmament Pce was initially not named the Purple Firmament Pceit had no name. Later on, a meddlesome person suggested naming it, and Purple Firmament Pce received the most votes. By the way, Heng`er, are you interested in staying in the Purple Firmament Pce for some time? When I first became a transcender, my foundations were not firm, and I knew little about the Purple Firmament Pce, so I did not dare bring any descendants over. Things are different now. Your ancestor is now an expert among transcenders. You are being humble. A person who can beat up two transcenders on a whim is definitely no weakling. Never mind that. I feel that with my meager strength, I cant evenpare to an ordinary person there. Furthermore, I will see powerhouses everywhere there. I wont be used to that. Although Chen Heng felt intense curiosity about the Purple Firmament Pce, he recalled that his curiosity had already brought him harm several times. That makes sense. Then continue cultivating. Ill bring you there to expand your horizons when you are stronger. Heng`er, you have not converted to cultivation yet because youcked the crystal. Coincidentally, I ced the sword technique I recently summed up into the crystal. You can take a look when you have time. Of course, you dont have to cultivate the sword; cultivating your current abilities is a good option, too, as they have strong potential. As long as you cultivate properly, protecting yourself will not be a problem. Furthermore, there is a Will Energy cultivation method that I asked for from other transcenders before I came home. That should be useful to you. As for that visualization technique, dont cultivate that anymore. It is easy for something to go wrong. Ill keep worrying if you visualize others, but you cant endure it if you visualize me. Many thanks, Ancestor. This junior will bear that in mind. Oh, right. Heng`er, pass me the Chen n ne. Ill modify it. Alright. After hearing Chen Xius instruction, Chen Heng did not give it any further thought. He quickly removed the Chen ns ancestral storage ne, which he had been wearing, and ced it in Chen Xius outstretched hand. When Chen Xiu received the ne, he held it between his right index and middle fingers and rubbed its surface. Chen Heng could see a flowingyer of seven-colored light sh on the nes surface when Chen Xiu rubbed it. It turned from something in and ordinary into something bright and dazzling, feeling like a powerful divine item. Two secondster, the flowing light entered the ne, and the ne reverted to its in and simple appearance. Finally, Chen Xiu returned the ne to Chen Heng. Alright. I ced a fewyers of restrictions on the ne. You can now withdraw it into your body. Furthermore, it will return to your body if it leaves over three meters from you. If you feel your life is in danger, the ne will automaticallyunch a counterattack. Transcenders aside, no enemy can survive that. This ne can activate that attack three times. Each time it exhausts an attack, it will recover one attack per month. Furthermore, you can ce the ancestor crystal into the storage space of the ne. I also ced a small present in the storage space. Take a lookter. Thank you for your hard work, Ancestor. Previously, the ancestral crystal could not be ced in a storage item. Otherwise, it would not have been stolen. Rather, one would have to snatch the ne to get the crystal. This was great now; it could be stored in the ne. As for the small gift, Chen Heng doubted it was simply a small gift. Look at the small gift Chen Xiu gave Luo Li earlier. Wasnt it the famous Primal Chaos Bell? Alright, alright. Its time for me to go. This world is at its limits. Ill go back and think about how to make the Multidimensional World Consciousness Conferences pockets bleed heavily. Ill deliver the items when Ie again. Ancestor, just keep them for yourself. Didnt you say those things are very precious? It is precious for people like you who have not transcended. Transcenders can grow stronger only through slowprehension. Using external items to raise a transcenders strength is practically impossible. Wait. Ancestor, what about this world consciousness? Its not retarded, right? Chen Heng pointed to the world consciousness, which had been standing there in a daze. What should I do about this world consciousness after Ancestor leaves? Given this appearance, it does not seem very smart. Did something go wrong when Ancestor made this world consciousness? Oh! This. Dont worry. Just give this world consciousness some time to adjust. A newly created world consciousness is like this. It is like needing to warm up before exercising. This world consciousness is not stupid. This is not my first time making a world consciousness; I have done it several times already. During this time, a world consciousness is quite silly; you can try messing with it. Chen Xiu nced at the dazed world consciousness, then looked away. Your words sound like you have created a lot of world consciousnesses. What exactly have you experienced for you to be so familiar with this? Alright, Im leaving. Heng`er, if you need to contact me, just visualize me. Dont worry. Ill protect your Will Energy from getting damaged. Alright. Goodbye, Ancestor. After Chen Heng said that, his ancestor disappeared. He could not tell how his ancestor left. He felt sure there had been no spatial fluctuations. In fact, there had been no signs at all; Chen Xiu had simply vanished into thin air. His ancestor lived up to being a transcender, truly impressive. After Chen Xiu vanished, the initially cautious atmosphere finally eased. While Chen Xiu was around, the others did not even dare to breathe deeply. Considering the entire conversation, Luo Li spoke once, while the rest did not even venture a word. The same went for Chen Xiu. Besides gifting Luo Li with the Primal Chaos Bell, he did not even nce at the rest. After Chen Xiu left, everyone remained silent for a while. Eventually, Chen Heng spoke first. Little Li, based on what my ancestor said, you reset the entire world when you self-detonated the crystallization of your time ability, right? Why didnt youe to look for me? Furthermore, ording to Luo Li and Mo Qingtongs conversation that I overheard, they think they both re:lived. Ermthere cant be someone so stupid that they do not know the effects of their ability, right? Book 5: Chapter 10: Scapegoat System Book 5: Chapter 10: Scapegoat System I dont know. I initially thought I re:lived. This is my first time hearing that the world had reset. System 2333, get out here! The moment Luo Li spoke, Chen Heng knew she had double standards. He kept feeling she was not very nice to this system. However, Chen Heng did not care. It was not his system, after all. For all he knew, this system might enjoy being treated like this. Im here. The system immediately appeared after Luo Li summoned it. Since the world reset, why didnt you tell me? Luo Li believed what Chen Hengs ancestor had said. After all, he was a transcender. Although Luo Li did not fully grasp the concept of a transcender, she had a rough idea based on her systems attitude towards the Chen n ancestor. Had Luo Li known this was a world reset, she would havee looking for Chen Heng long ago. Thus, it was all the systems fault. If the system did not give her a perfect exnation, she did not mind teaching it another lesson. Honestly, I refuse the bear the me for this. Every time I wanted to tell you about it, you would interrupt me. Every time I raised it, you refused to listen. All you do is call for Elder Brother Heng this, Elder Brother Heng that every time. How can you me me? Just think about how many times you have interrupted me. The more System 2333 spoke, the more aggrieved it felt. Even Chen Heng looked at it with pity. This systemfeels quite beaten down for some reason. Cough! Cough! Elder Brother Heng, something went wrong with the system, so I did not notice. Luo Li answered Chen Hengs question seriously. What a girl! If Chen Heng had not heard what the system said, he would have thought it was true. By the way, Elder Brother Heng, how did you know about the future? Ah! Speaking of that, it is thanks to the woman wearing a kimono standing beside my ancestor earlier. If you checked with Mo Qingtong, you should know she is my younger sister in name who suddenly appeared. Based on earlier, her world consciousness must have wanted toe out for a break, so it used her body toe to this world. When that urred, she happened to give me an ability called Absolute Precognition. However, based on the current situation, something went wrong with the Precognition, so the future I saw was iplete. Initially, Chen Heng wanted to tell Luo Li the truth, that he had not experienced the future and only seen it through the Absolute Precognition, which allowed him to know of those experiences. That exnation was based on Luo Li and Mo Qingtong being re:livers. What else could Chen Heng say in this situation? Is that so? Luo Li nodded while deep in thought. Its always like thisits always like thisevery time something goes wrong, you me me. You never reflect on yourself. Who is the one who does not listen to my exnation Since the system came out, it had beenining, venting all its past grievances. Sorry. I forgive you. Just dont do that again. System 2333 quickly forgave Luo Li upon hearing her apology. It looked more like the system was apologizing instead. Thats it? Just an apology, and the system forgave her? Thats too humble of it. However, Chen Heng was in no position to get involved with how a host interacted with their system. Instead, he turned his head to look at Sirin and Jeanne dArc. Sirin, did you miss me? Chen Heng spread his arms out to Sirin. Yes! I missed you a lot. Sirin cooperatively ran into Chen Hengs embrace. Then Jeanne dArc, what about you? Chen Heng asked while hugging Sirin. Yes, yes. I miss you. I missed you a lot. I missed you to death. How half-hearted. Can you not answer while ying games? Thatcks sincerity, alright? Thats right. Little Li, Qingtong and you joined an organization called the Re:Life Chat Group, right? Qingtong probably brought her family to another world to seek refuge. If it is convenient, can you call her back? After all, the danger has passed. Chen Heng recalled Luo Li mentioning Mo Qingtong left this world with her family. Now that the danger had passed, they should inform her. Chen Heng felt that if he did not tell Luo Li, she might not tell Mo Qingtong the truth. Even if Mo Qingtong asked Luo Li about it, Luo Li might just brush Mo Qingtong off. Its not convenient. Alright, Chen Heng knew Luo Li did not get along with Mo Qingtong. However, he had not expected her to not even put on a pretense. She clearly did not want Mo Qingtong to return. Got it, got it. Ill inform Mo Qingtong after some time. Luo Li gave in after Chen Heng stared at her for a while. After some timealright. Chen Heng did not dwell on the topic of how long after some time was. Getting Luo Li to inform Mo Qingtong was already her giving Chen Heng face. Alright. Since I have already dealt with the world consciousnesss matter, I have to make a report. Reporting was actually secondary. The most important part was the reward; he had to give a reminder. Customer Service! Customer Service, are you there? You are finally willing to reply. How did it go? Not very well. The world consciousness died. However, my ancestor created another world consciousness. As for what my ancestor is doing nowhe is probably going to the Multidimensional World Consciousness Conference. He created another world consciousness? It sounds like your ancestors style. Never mind, never mind. As long as it did not result in a transcender war or the destruction of a world, it is eptable. Then about my reward Dont worry. I absolutely wont let you take a loss. I dont want your ancestor toe to have a chat with me. Your 1,000,000 points and 10 invitations will arrive seven dayster. Just wait patiently. OK. This was Chen Hengs first time hearing a subservient tone in Customer Services words. You used to answer me half-heartedly. Now you want us to stand equally? This is getting interesting. However, the one Customer Service fears is not me but my ancestor. He Who Knows Fate: Alright, alright. The matter is dealt with. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Too bad you could not livestream it. That is a transcender. He Who Knows Fate: You still want to watch the livestream? In any case, I feel my ancestor would probably notice others watching him. After all, he could beat up a world consciousness with one hand. If he knew his descendant was livestreaming him for others to watch, you might not see me again. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Queen of Ice and Snow: Since we cannot watch a livestream, can you leak some information to us? Like information about transcenders, the Purple Firmament Pce, or whatnot. I feel very curious. Book 5: Chapter 11: Chen Heng’s Double Standard Book 5: Chapter 11: Chen Hengs Double Standard He Who Knows Fate: ording to my ancestor, you will be recognized as a transcender once you can beat up a world consciousness and receive an invitation from the Purple Firmament Pce. He Who Knows Fate: Furthermore, the Purple Firmament Pce is a high-level ne. Thews there are very sturdy and can support the existence of a transcender for a long time, so practically all transcenders stay in the Purple Firmament Pce. Initially, my ancestor asked if I wanted to stay there. However, I thought about my weak condition and did not dare to go. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Beat up a world consciousness? The requirement to be a transcender is that high? Furthermore, how do you beat up something like a world consciousness? He Who Knows Fate: How would I know? By the time I appeared, the world consciousness was already beaten up and could not even speak anymore. Efreet: Thenthen what happened to the world consciousness in the end? He Who Knows Fate: Dead. Lord of the White Night: Dead? Solomon: Wouldnt the world be affected after losing its world consciousness? He Who Knows Fate: It would, so my ancestor casually formed another world consciousness. Magus of Flowers: How terrifying! I suspect Avalon, which is known as the absolute defense in the Type-Moon worlds, cannotst a palm strike from a transcender. Queen of Ice and Snow: Dont try elevating Avalon. Such people can destroy entire worlds with a palm strike, what more the Avalon you stay at? Magus of Flowers: I know. I was just saying. Kaltsit: Then thats it? He Who Knows Fate: How can that be? This matter is not over yet. My ancestor is likely going to settle ounts with the world consciousnesses. He ns to make the Multidimensional World Consciousness Conference bleed financially. Iron Fist Teacher: Ive seen people take advantage of others, but I have never seen a world consciousness taken advantage of. Lord of the White Night: So, what can you get? He Who Knows Fate: I dont know yet. My ancestor said he would get some rare resources that are hard to obtain; he did not say what precisely. However, Customer Service already promised to send me 1,000,000 points and 10 association invitation letters seven dayster. I Have a Strong Presence: 1,000,000 points? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: 10 association invitation letters? Alright, the difference in viewpoint is clear here. Yakumo Yukari focused on the 10 invitation letters rather than the 1,000,000 points. He Who Knows Fate: My ancestor even made an extremely excessive demand. Umaru-chan: What demand? To think you would call it extremely excessive. He Who Knows Fate: My ancestor told me to continue the Chen ns lineage. Furthermore, he made it sound very awkward. How is continuing the Chen ns lineage appropriate for me? Faillen Angel Gabriel: Actually, I feel that theres nothing wrong with your ancestors words. You are thest descendant of the Chen n. If you dont continue the lineage, is your ancestor supposed to do it himself? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: I recall Chen Heng mentioning his ancestor could give him a little ancestor, and Chen Heng would take care of that baby. Magus of Flowers: Hey! This elderlys memory is pretty good! 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Merlin, I wont argue with you now. Lets wait until we meet in real life and sh. What is the point of saying it online? Magus of Flowers: Dont! This humble one is a good, pure man. Solomon: Ptooey! Magus of Flowers: Efreet: Without realizing it, weve strayed from the topic. I guess He Who Knows Fate did not court trouble and mention this to his ancestor. He Who Knows Fate: Ah! ThiswellI did say that to my ancestor. Efreet: Youyouyou said it? Its a miracle you are still alive. He Who Knows Fate: I even told my ancestor I only want two-dimensional waifus now. nk Never Loses: Then, uhdid your ancestor beat you up? He Who Knows Fate: Of course, he beat me up. See for yourself if you dont believe me. Chen Heng sent a selfie of the doubleyered bump on his head to the group chat. Umaru-chan: Hahaha! IveIve only seen such bumps inics. Turns out they truly exist in reality. God Sai: Normally, such bumps would not happen in reality. The bump will only growrger. King Wolffy: Thats not right. Such bumps often appear when my wife beats me. Not to mention doubleyered, there are even tripleyered ones. Kazuma the Brute: Please dontpare a childrens cartoon to reality, alright? He Who Knows Fate: Who knows how my ancestor beat me? Furthermore, this bump refuses to shrink; it still hurts. nk Never Loses: What would you do if your son says he only likes two-dimensional characters and does not want to marry a wife, and he is the only son you have? He Who Knows Fate: How dare he? Ill beat him up until he cannot be self-sufficient! 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: You are too ruthless. Anyway, your ancestor has his reasons for beating you like this, causing you so much pain. You have to learn to put yourself in the shoes of others. Faillen Angel Gabriel: The moment you spoke, I knew you were a person of double standards. He Who Knows Fate: I still feel anticipation for receiving the rewards. However, I fear Customer Service might pull some tricks. When ya promised to half-repair my Absolute Precognition previously, ya just gave me a half-price discount card. Do you think the 1,000,000 points would turn into an ability-fourth-awakening card this time? Solomon: That cant be, right? He Who Knows Fate: I feel it is highly likely. Dont look down on Customer Services cunning. Oh, right, I just remembered. I saw Root Shiki, the world consciousness of your Type-Moon worlds. Magus of Flowers: Huh? Solomon: Huh? Queen of Ice and Snow: Thats why I said ya and Gaia are absolutely incapable of being the world consciousness. It would be the Root, at the very least. He Who Knows Fate: Your world consciousness mentioned she ran to this world for a holiday so she could bezy. Although she changed her words in mid-sentence, I heard it clearly. Magus of Flowers: A world consciousness can have a holiday? This is too much, right?! He Who Knows Fate: Who knows? Anyway, Root Shiki appeared before me; she possessed Ryougi Shiki. Speaking of which, Ryougi Shiki has not regained consciousness yet. Perhaps I should visit her. After telling the chat group about his situation, he opened his eyes. Then he started pondering as he held the ancestral crystal. Chat among yourselves first. Ill go convert my cultivation, Chen Heng told the others in the living room as he stood up and headed to the basement. Chen Heng had been waiting for this moment for a long time already. He finally could be an immortal cultivator. All other things aside, even Sirin would be his senior. After all, Sirin had already reached the Energy Refinement Realm quite a few days ago. Chat about what? Elder Brother, you have no idea. This Luo Li is very cold to me. Sirin gaped as she watched Chen Heng leave, but she said nothing. Book 5: Chapter 12:1: Chen Heng’s Passive Practical Experience, Part 1 Book 5: Chapter 12:1: Chen Hengs Passive Practical Experience, Part 1 Luo Li had arrived at Chen Hengs house the very night he escaped to Arknightss world. Since he had left instructions, Sirin quickly epted this girl, who appeared to be of a simr age to herself. This girl seemed extremely familiar with Chen Hengs house. She picked a room by herself and tidied it up. However, she had not said much to Sirin, Jeanne dArc, and Fafnir over the past two days, giving Sirin the impression of coldness. Ermhow do I interact with this Luo Li? Sirin pondered as she fed Fafnir. In the basement, Chen Heng immediately sent his Will Energy into the crystal. Then he received a new version of the Chen n Sword Technique and that Will Energy cultivation technique his ancestor had mentioned. The Chen ns immortal cultivation technique was different from the cultivation worlds mainstream cultivation techniques. It turned all of ones Spiritual Energy into the shape of a sword. While other cultivators birthed a miniature person upon reaching the Nascent Soul Realm, the Chen n cultivators would birth a sword. The new version of the Chen n Cultivation Technique was even more extreme. It converted all of the bodys energies into swords. The spiritual perception of ordinary cultivators possessed little offensive strength. On the other hand, the altered Chen n Cultivation Technique cultivated even the spiritual perception into a sword, giving it strong offensive power. However, the perception effects would be weaker than that of ordinary cultivators. There would be a bnce of gains and losses, after all. Simply put, it was a strengthened spiritual perception with all attribute points ced into offense. However, this did not impact Chen Heng. As an ability user, his Will Energy was ridiculously strong in the first ce. Furthermore, he had his attraction ability and electromaic control ability for scouting. Turning his Will Energy into a sword would not adversely affect his abilities; his Will Energy would even be denser. It would not prevent Chen Heng from using his abilities. Furthermore, this would significantly raise the offensive power of his abilities. Since there were no negative effects, Chen Heng prepared to convert to cultivation. The conversion process was extremely dry. It involved drawing the Spiritual Energy in the crystal into his body, then using the immortal cultivation version of the Chen n Cultivation Technique to convert all his inner strength into the same type of Spiritual Energy. Furthermore, Chen Xiu had left a message in the Chen n Cultivation Technique, exining the Spiritual Energy in the crystal and why it had such wondrous effects. When Chen Xiu had just be a transcender, he found a crystal filled with a unique sword-attributed Spiritual Energy outside the world; he did not know which shattered world it came from. Anyway, using the crystals sword-attributed Spiritual Energy to build ones foundation would strengthen ones sword techniques and associated cultivation. Hence, the Chen n ancestor altered the sword-attributed Spiritual Energy crystal. In the process, Chen Xiu chanced upon a soul in the crystal. If someone used this sword-attributed Spiritual Energy crystal to build their foundations, that soul might possess them. However, who was Chen Xiu? At that time, he was already a transcender, so he did not eliminate this soul. Instead, he altered the soul into a medium that could absorb attributeless Spiritual Energy and transform it into sword-attributed Spiritual Energy. This soul was also a powerful sword cultivator powerhouse. After all, he was a ruthless person who could escape the destruction of his world using such a method. Naturally, he would be very capable. Of course, everyone already knew the results. That was why Chen Heng could not be med for not converting to other cultivation techniques. The Chen n Sword Techniques inner strength version was tailor-made for such sword-attributed Spiritual Energy. Chen Hengs first conversion was as smooth as silk. With his extremely powerful Will Energy as support, he seeded in pulling a wisp of Spiritual Energy into his body. Then he used the altered immortal cultivation version of the Chen n Cultivation Technique to transform the inner strength that had undergone two ability awakenings into sword-attributed Spiritual Energy. After he formally converted to the Chen n Cultivation Technique and transformed his inner strength into Spiritual Energy, his Spiritual Energy started coalescing into a sword shape. Simultaneously, Chen Hengs Will Energy started transforming. In the beginning, it was like someone had hit his head with a bat, an extremely unbearable feeling. As the crystal built the foundations of his Spiritual Energy sword, it started tempering his Will Energy, forging his Will Energy into a sharp sword. Chen Hengs cultivation started progressing. The Energy Refinement Realms firstyersecondyerthirdyerbreaking into the Foundation Building realmthe Foundation Buildings firstyersecondyerthis continued until Chen Heng reached the Nascent Soul Realms thirdyer. At that point, his cultivation stopped increasing. As time passed, his Will Energy slowly took on the shape of a sharp sword. During this process, his Will Energy even strengthened slightly. One hourter: Chen Heng woke up from his stupor after the crystal finished forming his Will Energy into a sharp sword. After all, having his Will Energy hammered into shape felt extremely unbearable. He discovered a purple sword flying around in his dantian. Furthermore, there was also a sharp sword in his mental space. However, this sharp sword looked like an illusion; it was almost transparent. Before, Chen Hengs mental space was a sea of golden Will Energy. That sea had disappeared, reced by a pocket-sized Will Energy sword. Chen Heng found the feeling of his empty mental space strange. However, he knew this was a good thing. The mental space would remain this size. Once he filled the mental space, it meant hean ability usercould not grow his Will Energy any further. Or this would have been the situation before Chen Heng joined the Dimension Administrators Association. His mental space had erged after two ability awakenings. With the current situation, his mental space could amodate even a Will Energy increase of a few thousand foldseven tens of thousands. It was not that Chen Hengs mental space had erged but that his Will Energy became denser. Furthermore, Chen Hengs cultivation had jumped straight to the Nascent Soul Realm. He previously had expected to reach only the Golden Core Realm. ording to thew of conservation, there would be some losses when transforming inner strength into Spiritual Energy. However, the higher the grade of the cultivation technique used, the lower the loss. The best result since Chen Xiu was directly reaching the middle stage of the Golden Core Realm. However, Chen Hengs situation was exceptional. After all, none of his ancestors had waited until age 18 to convert. Furthermore, they had not experienced the ability second awakenings and ability third awakenings strengthening and refining effects on inner strength. Book 5: Chapter 12:2: Chen Heng’s Passive Practical Experience, Part 2 Book 5: Chapter 12:2: Chen Hengs Passive Practical Experience, Part 2 Chen Heng nced at the crystal and noticed only a bit of the sword-attributed Spiritual Energy remained; the crystal was almost drained. Situ Yu had used two-thirds of the Spiritual Energy in the crystal. Then Chen Heng practically used up the rest in one go. When people outside of the Chen n used this crystal, it would increase their chances of breakthroughs. That was purely because the sword-attributed Spiritual Energy was of a high grade, a great nourishment for the cultivators of this world. My ancestor crushing those bastards to death serves them right. They wasted the Spiritual Energy umted in it for close to 100 years. Chen Heng left the basement only after adjusting to his body, which felt reborn. Chen Heng saw Mo Qingtong and Luo Li arguing when he came out. Luo Li, you wretched tramp child! To think you did not tell me when the danger was resolved? Mo Qingtong blew her top at Luo Li. Whats the rush? The danger only just got resolved. Naturally, I would have let you know after some time. Also, arent you back already? Luo Li had an indifferent expression as she sat on the sofa. After some time? Just how long would after some time be? Could it be a year or two before you told me? Had I not felt worried for Ah Heng and returned, who knows when you would inform me? Unfortunately, you are back toote. Ive already met the family. Luo Li took out the bellAh! No, it was no mere bell; it was the Primal Chaos Bellthe Chen n ancestor gave her, and toyed with it. Chen Heng discovered that Luo Li could somehow incite Mo Qingtongs anger in strange ways. Met the family? What do you mean? Mo Qingtong suddenly realized the situation was not as simple as she thought. Exactly what it means. Ive already met Elder Brother Hengs ancestor. This bell is a present from his ancestor, and it even has a familiar name. It is the Primal Chaos Bell. Jealous? Unfortunately, you do not have one. Luo Li made the Primal Chaos Bell in her hand growrger, then made it orbit Mo Qingtongs head. Luo Lis move cut straight to the heart. Idamn! Ahem! Ahem! Qingtong, youve returned? Chen Heng spoke up at an opportune moment. That way, he could stop the two from arguing. If they continued, things might no longer be family-friendly. Ah Heng, are you done cultivating? Yes! Then an awkward atmosphere developed. Mo Qingtong and Chen Heng said nothing, and Luo Li looked like she was watching a good show. Sirin and Jeanne dArc sensed the atmosphere, so they did not speak. As for Fafnirshe was basically a mascot; there was no need to bother with her. Ah Heng, sorry. After some time, Mo Qingtong eventually broke the silence. Ah! Its fine. After all, those things havent happened for me yet. Chen Heng understood what Mo Qingtong meant. But if this is not a re:life but a world reset, it means Mo Qingtong still felt uneasy. Alright. If I said it never happened, it never happened. At the very least, I do not have my memories of before the world reset. Furthermore, youve already done your best. If theres anyone to me, its my fault for being too weak and also too unlucky. The current situation made Mo Qingtong feel if she did nothing, her rtionship with Chen Heng would only be something more than friends but not lovers. After all, her ancestor was indeed in the wrong. Hence, she decided to do something ridiculous. Mo Qingtong quickly walked up to Chen Heng. What are you doing? Feeling that Mo Qingtong was too close, Chen Heng retreated half a step. Mo Qingtong wordlessly took action. Her first step was to raise Chen Hengs chin with a hand. Then she went straight to thest step: kissing him. !!! Mo Qingtong had been quite close to Chen Heng, to begin with. Furthermore, Chen Hengs brain froze when she raised his chin. So That damn soft feeling! Mo Qingtongs actionspletely surpassed Luo Lis expectations. As she had recently self-detonated her time crystal, her time ability was still recovering. This prevented her from smoothly using her time ability. She could only watch as Mo Qingtong kissed Chen Heng. Sirin, who was on the sofa, quickly covered her eyes, but she still peeked through therge gaps between her fingers. As for Jeanne dArc, she continued ying her game without looking away, oblivious to this scene. This great mes first kiss is gone? This was Chen Hengs first reaction. Then out of instincttruly purely instinct, just trust thisChen Heng stuck his tongue out and licked. !!! This time, it was Mo Qingtongs turn to get caught off guard. Taking the initiative to kiss Chen Heng was already the furthest Mo Qingtongs courage afforded her. Furthermore, she had only done this when she was not in her right mind. This was Mo Qingtongs first kiss in two lives. She did not expect Chen Heng to use his tongue during the kiss. Since Chen Heng had attacked, Mo Qingtong did not back off. In face of the stimulus overload, her biological instinct took over Three minutester: The two kissed for three minutes, and the others watched for three minutes. Luo Li gaped, unable to say a word. She also had no idea how to interrupt the two. The two only parted when Mo Qingtong ran out of breath. Furthermore, there was even a silver thread connecting their mouths. Hah! Hah! Manymany thanks for hosting me. I-I-I have something on. I-Im going back first! Mo Qingtong flushed when her brain caught up. She initially went in for a peck, not expecting it to develop into a French kiss. For both parties, this was their first kiss and overly stimting. You are wee. Take care! Out of habit and politeness, these words came out of Chen Hengs mouth as he watched Mo Qingtong fumble with the door and leave. Chen Heng only reached up and touched his lips after ten seconds, finally realizing what had happened. So, I got taken advantage of? It has always been me taking advantage of people. Since when have I ever gotten taken advantage of? No! I cannot take this! However, even if I cannot take this, what can I do? Force a kiss on her in revenge? No! No! Dont look at how Chen Heng was a master at breakups; this was still his first practical experience. Book 5: Chapter 13: Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki Joins the Association Book 5: Chapter 13: Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki Joins the Association Ahahaha! How stimting Eventually, System 2333 broke the silence. Of course, System 2333 was smart; it knew this was not the time for it to speak, but it had to break the silence, so it quickly returned to Luo Lis body after speaking. Then, uhIm a little tired now. Im going back to my room to rest first. Call me when it is time for dinner; calling me to cook dinner is fine too. After speaking, Chen Heng made his way upstairs alone. There was no way he could remain downstairs. When he swept his gaze through the ce, he noticed Luo Lis gaze spewing fire and Sirin looking like her brain had overloaded from seeing something she should not have. As for Fafnir? Sorry. Chen Heng had no way to discern anything from Fafnirs face. Jeanne dArc was still ying her game. Furthermore, she wore earphones. Hence, she had not noticed anything from the very start. Administrator He Who Knows Fate muted Magus of Flowers for ten minutes. Phew! That feels better. Efreet: Huh? Whats the situation? Merlin did not even speak. He Who Knows Fate: Nothing. I just felt frustrated and wanted to vent on someone. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Beautifully done. I really want to be an administrator too. Queen of Ice and Snow: Then continue earning evaluation points. At the same time, search for shortcuts; see if there are any missions offering the world consciousnesses friendship or high numbers of evaluation points as rewards. Efreet: Thats tough. At the very least, I have never found such missions. nk Never Loses: Even an unmotivated person needs to have dreams. I refreshed the page many times. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: I also refreshed for many days, but there were none. Ding! Wee, Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki, to the association! He Who Knows Fate: Waitthis namethis seems like Root Shiki. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Hello! How is everyone doing? This humble one is Root Shiki. Im happy to meet everyone. Administrator He Who Knows Fate unmuted Magus of Flowers. He Who Knows Fate: Merlin! Hurry! Hurry! Hurry! Do your thing! Do your thing! Magus of Flowers: ?? Crossdress? And post a photo of yourself? He Who Knows Fate: Why the question marks? Magus of Flowers: Because Im not sure whether Root Shiki is male or female. Furthermore, am I your tool? You mute me when you are upset, then unmute me when you need me. Is that all I am good for in your eyes? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Thats too much. Im clearly female. Solomon: This is Root Shiki? Indeed, seeing once is better than hearing a hundred times. This tone Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Yes, yes! Im Root Shiki. I left my original world because of some extenuating circumstances. Kazuma the Brute: If I recall right, Big Brother Chen Heng mentioned earlier that the Type-Moon worlds Root ran to his world because she wanted toze around. Is that you? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Thats exaggerated! What do you meanze around? He Who Knows Fate: Then should I discuss with my ancestor about letting you be my worlds world consciousness? That newborn world consciousness is still at my home and in a daze, almost no different from an idiot. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Theres no need to trouble your ancestor over such a minor matter. As for that world consciousness, just let it recover slowly. It is a newborn world consciousness, after all; they are usually like that. Just like the infant stage of humans, it needs time to take in the information left by the previous world consciousness. He Who Knows Fate: Then if I get it to call me father, would it? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: That might happen, as world consciousnesses are indeed stupid during this timemore urately, nk. However, if you dare to do that, youd better be prepared for the world consciousnesss revenge after it passes this stage. He Who Knows Fate: My ancestor is a transcender. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Then never mind. As long as you are happy. Queen of Ice and Snow: I keep feeling this differs greatly from the Root I know. Magus of Flowers: Indeed. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Huh? Customer Service told me that if I wanted to join this group, I would have to adapt to thews of survival in this group. Customer Service even told me to learn to be absurdly humorous when dealing with situations. That would prevent absurdly humorous situations from happening. Lord of the White Night: Customer Service truly deserves a beating. Efreet: But you cannot defeat Customer Service. Faillen Angel Gabriel: Furthermore, we often need Customer Services help. Lord of the White Night: He Who Knows Fate: Dont believe what Customer Service said. Just be normal. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: No, no, no. Its better for me to simply observe first. He Who Knows Fate: Speaking of which, when will Ryougi Shiki wake up? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Im not sure about that. I ended up borrowing her body because of your ancestors matter, so Im not sure when exactly she will wake up. However, it should end up being earlier. Solomon: Thats right. With youthe Rootgone, whats going on with the worlds Root now? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Huh? Dont worry. Theres nothing to worry about. Whats the rush? Magus of Flowers: Its not a matter of rushing. To Magi, the Root is of paramount importance. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Entering and exiting Root? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Ahem! Ahem! The person you are talking about is here. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Ah! Sorry. I identally spilled my thoughts. However, youRootare quite knowledgeable. To think you can even make out such a euphemism. Faillen Angel Gabriel: She is Root, after all. There should be nothing she does not know, or something like that. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: You are just biased. I only came with my consciousness and did not keep much of my abilities; Ick my omniscience and omnipotence. At best, I can help Ryougi Shiki maintain her Mystic Eyes of Death Perception. He Who Knows Fate: Heres a joke. IKaltsitam omniscient! Kaltsit: Solomon: Weve gone off-topic. Off-topic! Why is it that the association chat goes off-topic so easily? Lord of the White Night: Merlin,e take the me. Magus of Flowers: Huh? Why should I bear the me for every situation? I did not say anything. You cant do this. This is persecution! Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Ahem! Ahem! Alright. Lets talk about matters rting to the Root. Right now, Ive left practically everything in my original world and let the worlds automatic mechanisms manage it for me. There should not be any major problems, so I only brought my consciousness and a small portion of my strength with Ryougi Shiki to this world. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Then I gave a portion of the world administration rights to Gaia and ya, letting them adapt to any changes. So, basically, nothing will go wrong. Furthermore, I can remotely control things if there are problems. Book 5: Chapter 14: Alright, Little Sis Book 5: Chapter 14: Alright, Little Sis He Who Knows Fate: Let me tell one more joke. The world automatic mechanisms are very reliable. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Beautiful! Elder Brother, your words hit the nail on the head. Do you know that? Queen of Ice and Snow: Elder Brother Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Thats right. Chen Heng is mythat is Ryougi Shikiselder brother in name. Actually, when his ancestor said it was a Chen n matter, I wanted to stay. However, I did not want to die for my curiosity, so I returned to my ward andy on the bed. He Who Knows Fate: I have a world consciousness younger sister. Do you envy me? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Correction. You are Ryougi Shikis elder brother, not myRoot Shikiselder brother. He Who Knows Fate: It does not matter. It does not matter at all. In any case, you two are one person. By the way, when Ryougi Shiki wakes up, can she see this chat group? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Of course, she can. In the end, I registered this ount using Ryougi Shikis identity. It has been too boring, after all. I initially wanted to use Ryougi Shikis body to see the world for myself. However, she has not woken up. What can I observe? The wilted lilies in the vase by the bedside? He Who Knows Fate: The lilies I reced already wilted? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Indeed, they have wilted already. If you still donte and change them, even the petals will start falling off. He Who Knows Fate: Ill find some time to change the flowers, then. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Alright. Dont bring lilies this time. Change to roses. He Who Knows Fate: Giving patients roses is inappropriate, right? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Its fine, its fine. Ryougi Shiki cant see it anyway; only I can. He Who Knows Fate: As long as you are happy. Queen of Ice and Snow: Seriously speaking, I suggest Root Shiki think back to see if she missed anything important. Otherwise, the world consciousness of Chen Hengs world would be an example of what might happen. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: But my worlds have never produced a transcender. Ermnever mind. Since you put it that way, I do feel a little worried. Wait for me. Ill go check the logs. Ill make sure Ive handed everything that needs to be done to the world automatic mechanisms. However, there should not be any problems with Gaia and ya there, right? Iron Fist Teacher: I dont think you even need to check. If you return to the Type-Moon worlds now, there will definitely be a pile of problems to solve. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: I think the reason would be your giving Gaia and ya a portion of a world consciousnesss authority. He Who Knows Fate: I previously took a mission. I think that mission was needed because Gaia blocked Sigurd from being summoned. That nearly caused the main characters party to wipe out in the 1st Singrity. Solomon: The person involved then is here. I can attest to that. Magus of Flowers: Thats right. Thats right. I recently did two Type-Moon-worlds missions. Gaia and ya indeed caused them by squabbling. Youd better deal with it quickly. Otherwise, if there are too many Type-Moon-worlds missions, I wont be able toplete them alone. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Thats not right. If you solve these problems, wont that mean there wont be any more Type-Moon-worlds missions? Magus of Flowers: Thats right. This means you cannot summon me. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Tsk! Ill go see if there are any missions now. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Alright. I regret handing some world consciousness authority to Gaia and ya now. Ill remotely withdraw the authority and hand it to the automatic world mechanism. I initially thought they could help the automatic world mechanism deal with the problems. Now, it looks like they are the source of the problems. He Who Knows Fate: Little Sis, theres no problem with that thought. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: I think youd better stick to Younger Sister. Although I really dont want to respond to that address, its still better than Little Sis. He Who Knows Fate: Alright, Little Sis. Got it, Little Sis. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Queen of Ice and Snow: Now, it is a race between Yakumo Yukari finding a suitable mission first or Merlin earning enough points to buy the fate-severing talisman first before Root Shiki takes the authority back and the automatic world mechanism solves the problems. ------ Elder Brother Heng, its time to cook dinner. After a long time, Luo Lis knocking came from Chen Hengs door, rousing him from his study of the Will Energy cultivation technique given by a transcender. After reading this Will Energy cultivation technique his ancestor requested from another transcender, Chen Heng only had one word in his heart: Awesome! As for the effects of this thingto be continued. Right now, the most important thing was: cooking dinner. After all, things had to be solved ording to their urgency. Of course, priorities differed between people and their perspectives. Elder Brother Heng, when did you learn to cook? Objectively speaking, Luo Li had lived with Chen Heng for a long time. She thought she knew him very well; at the very least, she would not be mistaken about his cooking abilities. As for Chen Hengs original cooking ability, it would be hard to describe with just a word. It was no better than Mo Qingtongs experienced mother. Of course, one was someone who had never learned to cook, while the other had a poor sense of taste. Initially, Luo Li nned to cook herself, but Sirin stopped it. It was not just Sirin; even Jeanne dArc and the dog-sized dragon said Chen Hengs cooking was extremely delicious. Hence, Luo Li came up to get Chen Heng. The Dimension Administrators Associations store sells many skills and techniques, including mid-tier cooking. Back then, I purchased this skill so I could take care of Sirin and improve my food situation without having to order in every time. Now, it looked like the 500 points had been excellent value for money. Furthermore, such life skills were very cheap. He could earn a few thousand points by stabbing a reincarnator to death. Saving Doctor also earned him 3,000 points. Given this, 500 points had been well worth it and could perfectly satisfy Chen Hengs tastebuds. For Sirin? Chen Heng suddenly noticed that Luo Li looked at him strangely. Ah! Sirinher situation is ratherplicated. You heard from System 2333 already, right? Sirin was System 10086s temporary host. After transmigrating to this world, System 10086 returned to the system mainframe to be remade; it paid me 2,000 points to take care of Sirin for one month. Back then, I had just joined the association and did not have a single point to my name, so I agreed, Chen Heng exined out of a desire to survive. Is it only for points? Luo Li understood Chen Heng quite well. She did not think he would adopt someone he did not know just for points. Book 5: Chapter 15:1: Chen Heng: Come, Call Me Father, Part 1 Book 5: Chapter 15:1: Chen Heng: Come, Call Me Father, Part 1 Not exactlywhen I first saw Sirin, she was practically wearing a bedsheet. Furthermore, I heard from an association member that Sirin had escaped from aboratory. That reminded me of you; you two had simr circumstances, so I let her stay. Otherwisewell, you understand me. I dont particrly like children, as I dont know how to take care of them. Upon hearing this, Luo Li could not help shaking her head. This Elder Brother Heng of mine isindescribable. However, Luo Li did not feel upset or hold any resentment. After all, she got saved only because her Elder Brother Heng was such a person. As someone who benefited from this, she had no grounds to me Chen Heng. That means Im partly the reason you adopted Sirin? Then you are going to send Sirin back one monthter? Luo Li did not expect the reason Chen Heng adopted Sirin to be rted to her, but it strangely made her somewhat happy. That should have been the case. However, as the associations administrator, I will receive an association invitation letter every month. Because of the problem with the world consciousness this time, I managed to extort some benefits from the Dimension Administrators Association, so So? Chen Hengs so gave Luo Li an awful premonition. I initially could only get an invitation letter a few days after Sirin leaves. However, it is different now. I can get the association invitation letter seven dayster. At that time, I can bring Sirin into the association. That way, she no longer needs to die. Oh! Thats right. If Sirin returns, she will die once after some time. Dont tell Sirin about this or even bring it up in front of her. Ill handle telling her in case she gets too agitated. In fact, Sirins memories are currently sealed. Very good. The awful premonition came to pass. Actually, Luo Li did not hate Sirin. Sirin just happened to have many oveps with her. Furthermore, she felt confident that after Sirins memories returned, there would be even more ovep with her, like having a yandere personality. Only a yandere would understand a yandere. Although Sirin was slightly younger than Luo Li, she was bigger than Luo Li in some ces. How about you give my system to Sirin while I enter the association? These were Luo Lis thoughts, but she did not voice them. After all, the system has helped me a lot. Even if I voiced this thought, even if it could seed, and even if Chen Heng agreed, coaxing the system would be problematic. However, even if Chen Heng gives this months invitation letter to Sirin, I can wait for next months invitation. As for Mo Qingtong, who cares about her? The Re:Life Chat Group is enough for her. Chen Heng achieved his aim, and he did not have to worry about giving Luo Li an invitation letter for now. He had not mentioned how many invitation letters Customer Service would give him, so it was normal for Luo Li to misunderstand. Of course, he did not oppose giving Luo Li an invitation because of pettiness. The invitation letters were meant to be used in the first ce. Chen Heng was not that petty a person. Furthermore, Luo Li had self-detonated her time crystal for him. How could she not be qualified to get an invitation letter? Chen Heng was not reluctant to part with an invitation letter, either. However, he feared that group of troublemakers in the association causing trouble; after all, he had been quite mischievous in the chat group. What if those troublemakers had taken screenshots or pulled up the history out of boredom, then let Luo Li and Mo Qingtong see those records? What a headache that would be. Hence, Chen Heng decided to use this time to work hard on getting those troublemakers to forget his past misdeeds and actively transform his image into a more positive and respectable one. Of course, he would not truly wait another month to give Luo Li the invitation letter. It would depend on his progress. Right now, the most problematic member would be Merlin. That fellows mouth had no filter. Perhaps Chen Heng should take some time to help Yakumo Yukari teach Merlin a lesson, letting Merlin learn to watch his mouth. However, Chen Heng felt that if Yakumo Yukari truly caught Merlin, the results would be extraordinarily miserable. This gave rise to some reluctance and unease. Therefore, he nned to decide after seeing Merlins performance over the next few days. Hopefully, Merlin would not court trouble during this time. When Chen Heng went downstairs, he saw Sirin toying with the world consciousness while feeding it. Sirin, do you make a habit of keeping pets? Thats a world consciousness, not Fafnir! Furthermore, as Sirin fed that infant world consciousness, he could see its height and appearance starting to resemble hers. Chen Heng stood at the side and watched the world consciousness change. After another two or three minutes of feeding, the world consciousnesss appearance was already sixty percent simr to Sirins. However, its figure remained illusory. Hey, Sirin. Are you nning to rear this world consciousness into another you? Elder Brother, when did you arrive? Sirin had been too focused on feeding to notice Chen Hengs arrival. Ive been standing here for two to three minutes already. By the way, Sirin, have you tried speaking to this world consciousness? I did, but it just parroted what I said. It looks stupid. However, it knows to eat when I feed it. How does a world consciousness digest the food it eats? How does it expel its waste? As Chen Heng spoke, he prodded the world consciousnesss arm. It felt soft, rather like rubber. Furthermore, it did not seem to have bones; Chen Heng could push half his finger in. Wait! Like rubber? Sirin? Human-shaped? Damn! Chen Heng shook his head, flinging away the dirty thoughts in his mind. Sirin is so cute; I cannot associate her with such filthy thoughts. Then, Elder Brother, do you want to try feeding it? Sirin held out the potato chip in her hand to Chen Heng. Alalright. Let me try. Chen Heng took the potato chip Sirin handed over; then she moved aside to give him some space. Book 5: Chapter 15:2: Chen Heng: Come, Call Me Father, Part 2 Book 5: Chapter 15:2: Chen Heng: Come, Call Me Father, Part 2 Call me Father. After Chen Heng took over Sirins initial spot, he did not feed the potato chip to the world consciousness. Instead, he ate it himself as he spoke to the world consciousness. Sirin said earlier the world consciousness would parrot other peoples words, so a good idea popped into his head. Call me Father. Perhaps because Sirin had toyed with the world consciousness for a long time, the world consciousnesss voice sounded simr to hers, just more hollow. Huh? Elder Brother, what are you doing? Chen Hengs words stunned Sirin. Perhaps the world consciousness had listened to her voice for too long and copied her voice and appearance. When it spoke, she felt like another her was addressing Chen Heng as Father. Father. Chen Heng did not answer Sirins question. Instead, he continued teaching the world consciousness to address him as Father. Father. The world consciousness was truly obedient. It parroted whatever he said. Elder Brother, are you a pervert? Although the world consciousness did not feel embarrassed, Sirin did. As Sirin looked at the world consciousness that resembled herself calling Chen Heng Father, she felt ufortable. Chen Heng still did not answer Sirins question, as he had noticed a big problem. The world consciousnesss voice changed a little when parroting his words, sounding more simr to him. That would not do. Chen Heng did not want a human figure looking like Sirin calling him Father in his voice. Hey, Sirin, talk to the world consciousness again. Advise it to stop repeating other peoples words; it should have its own thoughts. Otherwise, we would just have a parrot at home. That would feel strange. Try speaking to it more; perhaps it will listen. A good idea had urred to Chen Heng just then. Given inspiration, he had to put it into action. Sirin nced at Chen Heng, then at the world consciousness. Although she did not know what her elder brother was nning, she did feel it was time to educate this world consciousness. You. Dont just repeat what others say. If you say exactly what they say, others can take advantage of you. Some perverted people would take advantage of you just like that. After hearing Chen Hengs opinion, Sirin started lecturing the world consciousness. Although she did not know if it would work, she felt she had to do it. Perverted people? She is not talking about me, right? Chen Heng stared at Sirin for a while. After failing to discover anything strange with her, he shelved this topic; continuing to pursue it would not be good for either side. However, even as Sirin lectured the world consciousness, it just echoed her words. This went on for a while. She wanted to continue lecturing it, but Chen Heng stopped her. Sirin, thats enough. Watch my performance. Huh? Although Sirin did not know what Chen Heng wanted, she felt he would not do anything bad. After all, he was her elder brother. Hence, she obediently moved aside. She immediately regretted it, as Chen Heng took out a recording device and a Bluetooth earpiece from his spatial storage. Although Sirin did not know what Chen Heng was trying to do, she suspected it would be absolutely distressing. Papa Chen Heng. Papa Chen Heng. Alright. This world consciousness was the same as before, parroting whatever others said. However, Chen Heng was prepared this time. He used the recording device and recorded what the world consciousness said. This recording device was no ordinary recording device. Chen Heng had spent one point at the associations store to purchase this ultra-high-resolution recording device, the kind that recorded lossless audio with no decrease in quality. Chen Heng connected the Bluetooth earpiece to the recording device and ced it in the world consciousnesss ear, then hung the recording device on the world consciousnesss neck with a ne chain. Chen Heng had set the recorded segment to repeat every three seconds. After that, the world consciousness would call out Papa Chen Heng in Sirins voice every three seconds. Sirin, you are not to remove the earpiece or stop the recorder. You are also not to use excuses like the recorder ran out of battery. This recording device is fully charged. Charging it for five minutes will allow it to run for two hours. Its battery capacity canst the entire day. By the way, your strength as an early-stage Energy Refinement Realm cultivator cannot damage it. Then Chen Heng went to the kitchen to prepare dinner, feeling satisfied. I treat you as my elder brother, but you want to be my father?! Sirin watched as Chen Heng left. Then she scratched her chin, thinking about how to destroy the recording device while making it appear it broke identally. As for calling this thing indestructible? Elder Brother, you underestimate your younger sister! Actually, Sirin was not the only one disturbed by this voice; Luo Li also felt disturbed. From Luo Lis point of view, the world consciousness looked like a mini Sirin. That did not present a problem. The problem was that this mini Sirin kept calling Chen Heng father. How could she bear that? For those who did not know, it would be like Chen Heng and Sirins child calling Chen Heng father. Although Sirin was young, she could be one of those legal lolis. Mo Qingtong had already stolen Chen Hengs first kiss. Now As for why Luo Li was certain that the earlier kiss was Chen Hengs first kiss, that was because Chen Heng had not handed over his first kiss before the world reset. He was already 20 years old and had Mo Qingtong, a childhood sweetheart. His colleagues at the Special Affairs Bureau had even mocked him because of it. As for the other people in the houseJeanne dArc still had her headphones on as she yed her game, not noticing anything. Fafnir heard but did not care. After all, Fafnir was quite smart; she knew she just had to y the role of the pet. Fafnir no longer had her previous defiant mentality. After all, anyone would change their mentality after seeing someone who could casually crush a world. If you cant beat them, join them. She was now truly Chen Hengs pet. In the thirty minutes Chen Heng took to cook, he happily listened to the world consciousness calling him father while he cooked. Chen Heng felt happy, but Sirin and Luo Li did not. Luo Li had already given up, as her Elder Brother Heng had done this. She could not smash the recording device and had no reason to smash it, either. Out of sight, out of mind. Since she could not stop it, she focused on the Primal Chaos Bell and how to operate it. Book 5: Chapter 16: The Crazy Sirin Book 5: Chapter 16: The Crazy Sirin Sirin had not given up yet. Furthermore, she had a reason to smash the recording device. However, she found she could do nothing to it, not even remove its chain. She also had no way to remove the earpiece, and the chain was strangely resilient. After trying for ten-odd minutes, Sirin sessfullygave up. She could only call her elder brother a pervert as she silently endured it. Eventually, she could no longer take it. Learning from Jeanne dArc, she put on earphones and yed games. Speaking of which, Sirin was terrible at games, unable to match Jeanne dArc. At this moment, a smile appeared on Chen Hengs face as he cooked in the kitchen. Of course, he knew Sirin would try to tamper with the recording device. That was why he had set a restriction on the recording device using his Spiritual Energy. Furthermore, the ne chain was also specially made. Given that Sirin had not even reached the middle stage of the Energy Refinement Realm, she could not damage the recording device and chain. Although Chen Heng had just be a cultivator, he had already memorized the basic ritual arrays and restrictions long ago. Despite this being his first attempt, it evidently was quite sessful. Thirty minutester: Sirin sat at the table, throwing nces at Chen Heng as she ate. Sirin, why do you keep looking at me? Chen Heng felt somewhat ufortable at being looked at like this. Elder Brother, dont you already know why I am looking at you? Cant you turn off that recording device calling you Papa Chen Heng? The world consciousnesss calling out Papa Chen Heng frustrated Sirin. It was not that the voice sounded piercing. It was mainly because the world consciousness called out Papa Chen Heng in her voice and likeness; she found that uneptable. Although its voice and appearance were not identical, it was at least 50 simr. Sirin, I can agree to anything else but this. Why? Why not? Seeing Chen Heng answer seriously, she thought there was some deeper meaning she was unaware of. Of course, because it is fun. How many people can see such a scene in all their lifetime? This is a world consciousness! The heavenly dao! Getting the heavenly dao to call one father, what a precious experience. Sirin, who had felt some hope for Chen Heng, fell intoplete despair. My elder brother was not like this. He was Sirins caring and consideratepanion who provided me with warmth,fort, and support! How did he turn out like this? As Sirin contemted why her elder brother had be so absurd, she shoved fish meat into her mouth. Even though she was in a bad mood, she still had to eat. Then, He Who Knows Fate, why use Sirins voice and image? Dont you find that disturbing? For some reason, Jeanne dArc started addressing Chen Heng as He Who Knows Fate. Perhaps she wanted to be more independent? Chen Heng could understand that. After all, she was a child who had yet to reach one month old. This was a rebellious phase, and it was normal for such children to sh with their parents. Jeanne dArc, be reasonable. This has nothing to do with me. When I came down, I saw Sirin feeding the world consciousness tidbits. Furthermore, the world consciousnesss voice and appearance had already started resembling Sirins because of that. It has nothing to do with me. Sirin, is that the case? Jeanne dArc felt skeptical about Chen Hengs words. She did not think Sirin would dig a hole for herself and jump in. Elder Brother did not lie about this. However, who knew Elder Brother would get the world consciousness to call him Papa?! When speaking of this, Sirin wed her face in despair. Elder Brothers little head must have overheated. Thats why he did something so outrageous. Alright, one should not talk while eating or sleeping. Look at Little Li. Learn from her, got it? Chen Heng gestured towards Luo Li, who had her head buried in her food. Im not following the custom of not talking while eating or sleeping. Its because Elder Brother Hengs cooking is simply too delicious! It has overturned my understanding of you. Thank you for your praise. Also, please dont give me such a face p so quickly next time, alright? Ill take note next time. Who knew when it started, but Luo Lis character had changed. From the previous detached girl, she was now a yandere. However, Chen Heng felt the current Luo Li was alright. At least she did not show her yandere tendency and was livelier. Chen Heng hoped Luo Li would make more friends. In life, no one could carry on without someone else. Making more friends was a good thing. Sirin was an excellent choice. Unfortunately, Chen Heng did not understand that like prities repelled. After eating, three humans and one dragonexcluding Chen Hengargued over who would do the dishes. At first, no one volunteered when he asked. It looked like no one wanted to. However, Luo Li said, Ill do the dishes. I want to lessen the burden on Elder Brother Heng, but Elder Brother Heng should remember to reward me a little, alright? These words seemed to have flipped a switch. Now, Luo Li, Sirin, Jeanne dArc, and Fafnir argued for the right to do the dishes. After eating, Chen Heng no longer cared about the dining tables situation. He walked straight to the world consciousness, which was nkly calling out Papa Chen Heng continuously. Chen Heng tried carrying the world consciousness. Initially, he did not expect to seed, but unexpectedly, he did. After Chen Heng picked up the world consciousness, he headed for his room. Elder Brother, what are you doing? Quickly put it down! Where are you bringing it? Sirin saw his actions as she sat on the sofa. So who was doing the dishes? The group eventually reached a conclusion. How? Chen Heng did not know. Anyway, Luo Li handled the dishes tonight. Oh! Sirin, I was thinking, this world consciousness is not alive anyway, so I wanted to use it as a body pillowalright, alright. I was just joking. Dont look at me like that. It feels strange and embarrassing. Im just nning to move it to my room so I can hear it call me father from a close distance. Elder Brother, younever mind. As long as you are happy. But remember: dont do any strange things to this world consciousness. Do you hear me?! Book 5: Chapter 17: I’ll Pound on Your Chest with My Little Fists Book 5: Chapter 17: Ill Pound on Your Chest with My Little Fists Actually, Sirin shouldnt be bothered. After all, the world consciousness was not her. However, this world consciousness had the same voice and appearance as her, which made her ufortable. Furthermore, her elder brother had never held her like that. At this moment, Chen Heng held the world consciousness in a princess carry. Since the world consciousness resembled Sirin, he could not bear to simply drag it to his room. Hence, he chose the most convenient method. Sirin, I have a question. What exactly is your image of me in your heart? Chen Heng did not expect Sirin to look at him like that. Am I a bit of a failure as an elder brother? The elder brother that is extremely, extremely, extremely good to me, and I extremely, extremely, extremely like. I love hearing that. In that case, I wont hold you ountable for your misconceptions. Ill return to my room first. You can find me there if theres anything. He Who Knows Fate: Look! Look! Look! Look! Look at the video I just posted. That illusionary figure is the world consciousness. Chen Heng uploaded a video of the world consciousness repeatedly calling him father to the associations chat group. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: So, how did you train the world consciousness into doing what you want? He Who Knows Fate: For some reason, the world consciousness keeps parroting what people say to it. See the recording device and earpiece? I can only say, those who know, know. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Youdoing thisnever mind. As long as you are happy. Umaru-chan: I only care about why the world consciousness resembles Sirin. I Have a Strong Presence: I noticed that too. However, I did not dare to be sure about it, as Im not familiar with Sirin. Efreet: That is Sirin, right? He Who Knows Fate: About this, I have no idea whats going on. When I went downstairs, I saw Sirin feeding the world consciousness tidbits. Then the world consciousness began to resemble her. The world consciousness is now 50 alike, simply a ghostly version of Sirin. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Right, different world consciousnesses have different situations. Situations like yours are not rare. There are newborn world consciousnesses that look like the first person theye in contact with. This is normal. Quite normal. Kazuma the Brute: Others call me a brute, but I think Big Brother Chen Heng is the big brother of the path of being a brute, indeed. He is way above me. While Im currently frustrated over this idiot goddess, Big Brother Chen Heng has already started training a world consciousness. He Who Knows Fate: Can that be considered praise? Magus of Flowers: He Who Knows Fate is finallyying hands on Sirin? Is he nning to use a counterfeit Sirin for practice first? He Who Knows Fate: Merlin, younever mind. I wont get angry. Theres nothing to get angry about. However, my association invitation letters will arrive in seven days. I n to invite Sirin to join the association. Dont make me look bad at that time, do you hear? Magus of Flowers: Dont worry. You dont have to worry when I do things. I already have a lot of ckmail material on you on hand, like Sirin is so cute. Lolicon? So what? and other such chat records. He Who Knows Fate: Then, Merlin, do you know what an authority hog is? Administrator Magus of Flowers muted Magus of Flowers for one minute. Iron Fist Teacher: Do you think you can do as you please just because you have authority? Efreet: Sorry, one really can do as one pleases with authority. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Speaking of which, Root, whats the situation with the Type-Moon worlds authority? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: In human terms, you dont realize it until you see it, and then youre startled. Those two embarrassmentsGaia and yahave indeed caused a lot of trouble, so I took back all the authority in the end. Then I handed everything to the world emergency measures to handle. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Doesnt that mean there wont be world missions there? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Thats not really the case. No matter how incredible a world consciousness is, no world consciousness can guarantee their world wont have things like transmigrators or simr troublemakers. If these troublemakers do not mess with the worlds storyline, then everyone will be fine. However, we would need you if they caused trouble in the world. However, there will be fewer world missions without those two embarrassmentsGaia and yacausing trouble. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Many thanks for exining. Magus of Flowers: So basically, Yakumo Yukari, you dont have much time left. ------ The next day: That is to say, Im not Elder Brothers younger sister? This identity is fake, and Im not even from this world? Even my memories were sealed? Sirin asked her questions as she stared at Chen Heng, hoping to hear him deny it. Sirin did not expect that the elder brother who was so nice to her was actually not rted to her at all. If she really wanted to force a connection, it would be the 2,000 points. So, my elder brother is so nice to me purely because of points? Sirin internally shook her head. Not that she refused to ept reality, but she felt her elder brother had been extremely caring of her. That could not be bought with points; there was no way to fake it. Sirin, dont look at me like that, right? Chen Heng know his earlier words were a huge shock to Sirin. He could understand if she had some special reaction but not that look. Its not a problem of how I look at you now. Elder Brother, quickly answer my questions! Technically speaking, yes. This means I will leave in one month? That should have been the case. However, after your elder brothers tireless hard work, you can join the Dimension Administrators Associationthe organization your elder brother is inassuming that Customer Service doesnt y any tricks. That means I can stay in this world? Sirins initially depressed mood improved, bing happier. Thats not exactly the case. Sirin, in the end, you are not from this world, so you still need to return to your world. However, after you be an association member, you can spend 100 points toe to this world. You dont need to know what points are now; just know they are not a problem for your elder brother. As Chen Heng spoke, Sirins mood fluctuated like a roller coaster. Elder Brother, has anyone ever told you that you will get beaten up for the way you speak? After Sirin spoke, she punched Chen Heng in the chest. A tiny fist pounding on me does not hurt at all. Chen Heng even found it funny. Then he actuallyughed out loud. Elder Brother, we are talking about something extremely serious right now. Can you be more serious? At least dontugh in front of me! Sirin pounded her tiny fist on his chest twice more when she saw Chen Hengughing. Book 5: Chapter 18: Unsealing the Memories Book 5: Chapter 18: Unsealing the Memories Alright, alright, alright. Ill stopughing. Ill stopughing. By the way, System 10086 sealed your memories. Initially, you would have to wait until you returned to your world before they would automatically be unsealed. However, Luo Li also has a system, and her system is stronger than System 10086. So, are you ready to unseal your memories? Im ready. Are we doing it now? Sirin looked at Luo Li, who was on the sofa. Are you really ready? Im really ready. Elder Brother, you are very bothersome. Let me tell you first: those are not good memories. They should be pretty terrible to you. Elder Brother! After Sirin had found out, she already felt very nervous, but Chen Heng kept poking at her now. Actually, Chen Heng did this to get Sirin to rx. She had been sulking since he told her all this. Furthermore, she looked like she was doubting life. 2333, go! Although 2333 is my number, I keep feeling you are insulting me. Had I known, I would not have chosen this number. Damn it! Although System 2333ined while hovering above Luo Lis head, it still obeyed. [TL Note: 2333 is Chinese ng for loudughter. Its like LOL or LMAO.] A beam of light shot from the screen above Luo Li and hit Sirins head. Then Sirin sat there, stunned. Oy! 2333, are you confident? Will there be any problems? Chen Heng looked at System 2333 somewhat skeptically. Even if you are Luo Lis beloved elder brother, you cannot doubt my abilities Ahem! Ahem! Luo Li interrupted System 2333 before it could finish. I mean, you can fully trust in my abilities. The system mainframe birthed less than 200 systems, and the numbers of the systems are in the order of their birth, but it is not sequential. The number of a newer system has to berger than the one before it. System 10086 is one of the newest systems; you cannotpare me to it. I am one of the forward-ranking systems. As the system spoke, its screen disyed its avatar, which resembled Patchouli, looking very proud. Chen Heng looked at the two-dimensional figure on the screen and found it increasingly disturbing. That means any new system after this cannot have a number lower than 10086? Thats right. There are less than 200 systems, and yet you systems managed to push the number to over 10,000. What a bunch of geniuses! It cant be helped. The number is like the names of you humans. Every system wants to have a unique name, just like my 2333. Alright. Lets stop talking about this. Your younger sisters memories have been restored. When the system reminded Chen Heng, he discovered Sirins dazed expression had changed. Then he saw her eyes turning wet. Sirin immediately burst into tears and rushed into Chen Hengs embrace. Mama! Be! Avrora! Agata Sirin called out various names as she cried increasingly louder. [TL Note: Avrora and Agata were fellow test subjects with Sirin and Be in Babylon Tower. Sirin became good friends with these test subjects. Galina was not mentioned in the above but was part of the group. In the Honkai 2ndic, Sirin revived these four when she became the Herrscher of the Void. Here are the profiles of the three newly mentioned characters: /wiki/Avrora, /wiki/Agata, and /wiki/Galina.] Chen Heng had never seen such a scene before. When he first met Sirin, she had not cried like this, even though she appeared extremely fearful. As for Luo Li, that went without saying. Perhaps she had already drained all her tears while in theboratory. Anyway, he had never seen Luo Li cry. This situation caught Chen Heng off-guard. He could only keep patting and stroking Sirin on the back. Although Chen Heng did not know if this method would be helpful, it was all he could think of. By the way, he learned this from television shows; there had been many scenes of mothers consoling their children. Sirin cried like this for four or five minutes before her crying slowly abated and eventually stopped. Without Sirin noticing, Chen Heng executed a technique to put her to sleep; she fell asleep unawares. Chen Heng had initially nned on letting her sleep first. However, when he saw her howling with grief, he knew she was upset, perhaps even crumbling mentally. He went with this to let her calm down first, thinking this would be the best. If it did not work, he would just be Sirins mother for a while. Of course, that was thest resort of allst resorts; he would absolutely not do that if possible. Chen Heng had not spent time in the chat group the previous night, as he had gotten caught up studying the Complete Foundational Skillset for Cultivators. Although the name Complete Foundational Skillset for Cultivators sounded low-key, it was genuinely a rare and fascinating thing. Most cultivators would not get to see anything like it. Thisption contained all the basic barriers, ritual arrays, and techniques that cultivators could use. There were also simple forging and concocting techniques. So, what about a test subject to practice those techniques on? Well, Chen Heng would only say the world consciousness was extremely useful. Although the world consciousness would not be affected by the techniquesas confirmed by Chen Hengs testshe could sense whether he seeded in executing them, regardless of their efficacy orck thereof. Working was one thing; the technique seeding was another. After Chen Heng verified Sirin was asleep, he gestured to everyone in the living room to be silent, then quietly carried her to her room. Oh, right. I remember now. Do you still want to join the Re:Life Chat Group? The creator of the Re:Life Chat Group keeps asking. Thisjust get him to keep the ce for me first. Youalright, alright. As long as you are happy. By the way, how is it going with my ancestors matter? Not very well. It is still under discussion. After all, this is no minor matter. You dont need to worry about it. In any case, you cant do anything. Very well, Ill get the Re:Life Chat Group to leave a spot for you. Initially, Chen Heng no longer wanted to join the Re:Life Chat Group after telling Luo Li and Mo Qingtong the truth. After all, the Dimension Administrators Association was enough. There were many people there, and he liked the atmosphere. Book 5: Chapter 19: Workaholic Gil Book 5: Chapter 19: Workaholic Gil When Customer Service coaxed Chen Heng to return quickly to his world, Customer Service had said something that moved Chen Heng. Back then, Customer Service said the Re:Life Chat Group, as a nonofficial organization, could casually send people to other worlds. Of course, if one caused trouble in that world, the Dimension Administrators Association would have to take action. If the troublemaker were someone weaker and that world had an executor, Chen Heng and the others might not even need to intervene. Chen Heng did not finalize his decision because of this. After all, he no longer fully trusted these unreliable people after yas half-price discount card; this included the other world consciousnesses and Customer Service. They would not deduct the reward, and the results would be equivalent. However, the process would be vastly different. This was especially so when Chen Heng wanted 1,000,000 points and ten association invitation letters, so he felt extremely worried. After all, he had extorted them for this. Furthermore, his ancestor was currently negotiatingpensation with the Multidimensional World Consciousness Conference. He feared they would y tricks. Perhaps there would be another seven days after the initial seven days, then another seven more days after that. When Chen Heng thought of this, he recalled he was a student about to take the college entrance exams. Although he had already checked using the Absolute Precognition, given how damaged it was back then, he decided to check again. Otherwise, what would he do if something went wrong? Chen Heng activated the Absolute Precognition and looked at the questions. At the very least, the damaged Absolute Precognition had worked properly in this aspect; the questions had not changed. This made sense. All the people with cheats, including himself, who could kick up a butterfly effect, only appeared recently. The college entrance exam questions were isted from their activities, so those should remain unchanged. This was good, very good indeed. Speaking of which, does everyone still recall the wager between Chen Heng and Mo Qingtong? After Chen Heng carried Sirin to her room, he did not leave. Instead, he moved a recliner over and sat next to her bed. He had only used a technique for mild sleep. Furthermore, it was still morning. He believed Sirin would wake up soon. To give Sirin some assurance andfort, he decided to wait for her to wake up. Then Chen Heng got his face pped again. He ended up waiting from ten in the morning to four in the afternoon. Even so, she still had not woken up. Did Sirin stay up all night again? Chen Heng did not even eat lunch, simply staying by Sirins side. Of course, Chen Heng did not waste his time or go into the chat group while watching over Sirin. Instead, he continued studying the Complete Foundational Skillset for Cultivators. Since there was a chance to practice, he also moved the world consciousness over so that he could immediately practice what he learned. Having the world consciousness as a test subject was simply great. Even though it looked 50 percent simr to Sirin, he could bear to do it. Ooouh As Chen Heng swam in the vast sea that was cultivation knowledge, Sirin moaned on the bed. This sounded like Sirin had just woken up; he had once heard Sirin make such a sound before. Sirin, you woke up? Do you feel any difort? Chen Heng asked out of concern when he saw Sirin open her eyes. Elder Brother, dont leave me. Dont abandon me. Ill listen to everything you say! Sirin wanted to grab Chen Hengs hand the moment she saw Chen Heng sitting beside her. However, she discovered that she already held his hand. Actually, when Chen Heng ced his hand on Sirins bed for a while during the afternoon, Sirin had grabbed it and did not let go all the while. Fortunately, Chen Hengs body had strengthened significantly after reaching the Nascent Soul Realm. Otherwise, he could not have endured her grip. Alright, alright. Sirin, dont worry. I wont leave you. Chen Heng nodded. Then he returned the hovering Complete Foundational Skillset for Cultivators into his spatial storage. So, Elder Brother, you said you would receive an association letter to give me seven dayster, right? Does that mean I dont have to return to thatboratory? Sirin did not get up. Instead, she shifted on the bed and looked at Chen Heng, continuing to hold Chen Hengs hand with both hands. In theory, yes, if nothing goes wrong. Your elder brother is not a god; I cannot predict everything. However, I can promise that if the invitation letteres toote, I will definitely go to your world to look for you. These words were true. Although Chen Heng had seen himself leaving in seven days the previous time he used the Absolute Precognition, that was based on his existence. If he left, he would have no future in this world. That was why he caught a glimpse of it. However, he could use this method only on himself. He could not see when others would leave the world. Using the Absolute Precognition on himself and on others were two different things. Speaking of which, he could already see the past clearly with the Absolute Precognition after two ability awakenings. The past did not just refer to his past. After seeing the appearance of another person, he could see their past or future. The past could not be changed, but there were many choices for the future. Chen Heng felt extremely satisfied with this ability. Its a deal, then. Elder Brother, if I return to my original world for some reason, you muste for me. Sirin still did not let go of Chen Hengs hand. Dont worry. Why would Elder Brother lie to you? So, Sirin, do you want to sleep more? No need. What time is it now? Its four in the afternoon. You slept for six hours. Did you stay upst night? Ah! I did stay upst night. Sirin did not make excuses. Instead, she brought Chen Hengs hand to her face and rubbed her cheek on his palm. What do you want to do now? Do you want to go downstairs? I dont want to go downstairs. Elder Brother, can you apany me for a while longer? Sure. Chen Heng dotingly used his other hand to tidy Sirins hair. Sirin did not have a good sleeping posture. Sirin did not answer. Instead, she pulled Chen Hengs hand to her chin. Then she stared at him. Although Chen Heng liked Sirin, being stared at like this was a bit much. Ding! Wee, Workaholic Gil, to the association! Ah, this No matter who this disy name referred to, Chen Heng could sense the malice in the naming. Book 5: Chapter 20:1: An Injury to the Fang Can Impact the Tiger, Part 1 Book 5: Chapter 20:1: An Injury to the Fang Can Impact the Tiger, Part 1 Magus of Flowers: Workaholic Gil? Imughing to death! Gilgamesh, right? It must be Gilgamesh! No one else would have such a name. As the saying goes, there are only wrong names but no wrong nicknames. With such a stupid disy name, it can only be Gilgamesh! Solomon: Although Merlin said it very rudely, I also think it is Gilgamesh. Workaholic Gil: This must be Merlin and Solomon, right? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Hey! How did you know? Workaholic Gil: Of course, someone told me. Faillen Angel Gabriel: Who told you? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Me! Me! Me! Of course, it is me! Kazuma the Brute: Huh? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: I saw there were two high-ranked irvoyance users here, so I wanted to invite this irvoyance user in too. Now, they can form a three-man team. Kaltsit: Thisso the Dimension Administrators Association can add people at will? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Naturally, ordinary people cannot do that. However, who am I? Im a world consciousness. Most importantly, Gilgamesh is indeed an extremely strong member; thats why the Dimension Administrators Association invited him in. Im only responsible for rmendations. It is impossible if you want me to bring people in for you. This Workaholic Gil is a surprise. I did not think it would work. Workaholic Gil: This is Root? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Yes, indeed. Workaholic Gil: Youre unlike what I imagined. Queen of Ice and Snow: She is different from what I imagined, too, but she is indeed the Root. Efreet: This Workaholic Gil is the Radiant King from the 7th Singrity? Workaholic Gil: Although I feel there is something wrong with that name, I am indeed he. [TL Note: It should be quite clear by now that Workaholic Gil is Gilgamesh from the Fate series. The original nickname for Gilgamesh in the chat group was not Workaholic Gil but Gil Jiao Yulu. Jiao Yulu was a Chinese politician during the era of Mao Zedong; he worked tirelessly for the people, often falling sick because of overwork. Because of that, he became the symbol of the socialist spirit and the spirit of public service in China. He is revered and remembered by the people for his diligent, incorruptible work ethic and his selfless dedication to the people. Here is his Wikipedia entry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jiao_Yulu. Gilgamesh was given this nickname by the Chinesemunity because he has a simr character and because he eventually died of overwork in the Fate series. Here is Gilgameshs profile: /wiki/Gilgamesh.] Umaru-chan: I wonder if the Radiant King has seen the anime concerning him? It is in the cultural section of the associations store. I rmend you take a look. Im not referring to Fate/Grand Order - Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia but Fate/Zero, which tells the story of the Fourth Holy Grail War. Workaholic Gil: I sense deep malice in your words. Although I havent watched the anime, Im aware of the storyline. Dont think my high-ranked irvoyance is mere decoration, alright? Im not like the trash Merlin. Efreet: Excellent fellow! Another one to disparage Merlin. Workaholic Gil: Does anyone even need to disparage Merlin? Among the Grand Servant candidates, his irvoyance is the trashiest. This is an indisputable fact. However, his irvoyance is indeed the most suitable for peeping. Magus of Flowers: Be reasonable. When speaking of peeping, theres someone even more qualified than me to be called a peeper. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Magus of Flowers: Look! Look! Look! Look! That person appeared without being called. Queen of Ice and Snow: Actually, Merlin has an ability that I admire a lot. He can always use various methods to mock the other association members. Furthermore, he strikes a sore spot every time. Workaholic Gil: Never mind. Ill go see my future first. Although my irvoyance can show me the future, Im still interested in the future I can watch. Faillen Angel Gabriel: This does not make sense. If it is ording to what I think, this should be Goldie. He would say things like Why would IGolden Glitterneed to use Sha Naqba Imuru: The Omniscient Omnipotent Star? or something like that. Workaholic Gil: Ive already passed my adolescent, self-indulgent phase. Now, I have the people of Uruk to support. I have to limit my recklessness. He Who Knows Fate: Things like the storyline can only be consulted as a reference. Never take it as a fixed future. This is my advice as a person who has experienced it. Workaholic Gil: Storylines or whatnot are merely the most likely trajectory of the world in the first ce. Surely no one would see it as the inevitable future, right? Efreet: Indeed, surely no one thinks that way, right? Faillen Angel Gabriel: Iron Fist Teacher: nk Never Loses: He Who Knows Fate: It looks like there are people who think that way in our association. Furthermore, there are quite a lot of them. Efreet: Why did you think that? Didnt I already tell you I only have an elder sister? Isnt that the best proof? Dont tell me you never noticed? Iron Fist Teacher: I recall now. Actually, you cant me us. I hadnt seen your worlds storyline before you mentioned you only had an elder sister. However, I forgot that when I read it. I only just remembered it earlier. Efreet: Thats just one instance. Havent you noticed He Who Knows Fate? The storyline of He Who Knows Fates world ispletely messed up. Not only is there now a transcender ancestor, but theres even the system user Luo Li. Umaru-chan: Arent those just unexpected situations? Transcenders are already very rare; systems are rarer. He Who Knows Fate: Anyway, just remember this: Dont ever fully believe in the storyline or things like that. Otherwise, you wont even know how you died. Kaltsit: Although you cannot fully trust it, you can take reference from it. As long as you do not interfere too much in the storyline, you can use the future you learn about to gain some advantages. Efreet: He Who Knows Fate, isnt your Younger Sister Luo Li a time-space ability user? Or maybe just a time ability user? Can I ask her for help? He Who Knows Fate: Shes a time ability user, not time-space. Efreet: That works too. Is your Luo Lis time ability powerful? He Who Knows Fate: Its not a question of how powerful. My Luo Liptooey!what do you mean my Luo Li? Anyway, her time ability is so powerful she reset the world when she self-detonated her time crystal core. Efreet: World reset? Wasnt it a re:life? He Who Knows Fate: Didnt I already say not to trust the storyline? Efreet: Isnt that even better? Doesnt this mean she is even stronger than stated? Indeed, a system is the best hack! Ask your Luo Li to help me catch Tokisaki Kurumi. This great me is going to smack her breasts ruthlessly. Book 5: Chapter 20:2: An Injury to the Fang Can Impact the Tiger, Part 2 Book 5: Chapter 20:2: An Injury to the Fang Can Impact the Tiger, Part 2 He Who Knows Fate: Whats the situation? Efreet: That little bitch, Tokisaki Kurumi, dared to flirt with my elder sister. Only I can flirt with my elder sister. He Who Knows Fate: But have you ever considered a problem? How do I bring Luo Li to your world? Our association cannot bring people on missions or when traveling between worlds. Efreet: Its fine. I can wait seven days; Im not in a rush. He Who Knows Fate: What do you mean? Efreet: Dont tell me you arent going to give an invitation letter to your Luo Li? Thats impossible, right? He Who Knows Fate: We will see again in seven days. Furthermore, it might not be seven days. Im preparing to bring Sirin in first. As for Luo Li, Ill wait for a while. You can ask her yourself when the timees. Efreet: Alright. However, can you help me persuade her when I ask her? He Who Knows Fate: I cant possibly help you. Just like how Luo Li understands me, I also understand Luo Li. She would rarely reject anything I asked of her. Furthermore, Luo Li is currently recovering. Efreet: Alright, alright. Ill speak to her myself, then. You dont have to help. After discussing that, Chen Heng shifted his focus from the chat group to his book. Studying makes me happy, especially when studying cultivation knowledge. That is happiness of the highest level. Furthermore, I have Sirin apanying me. Chen Heng nced at Sirin. The twos eyes met. Although he only asionally nced at her, Sirin had been staring at him. Unable to bear this situation, Chen Heng immersed himself in studying. He used his attraction ability to make the book hover in front of him. Then he tried to find afortable position despite Sirin holding his right hand. Of course, he did not forget to use his left hand to execute techniques at the world consciousness. Such a life felt pleasant and enjoyable. This continued for slightly over an hour before Sirin and Chen Heng went downstairs. During this one hour, she kept staring at him, asionally smiling foolishly. After dinner, Mo Qingtong came to Chen Hengs house to share a piece of good newsermgood news for Mo Qingtong. She no longer had to attend lessons. Since bringing her parents to another world, her parents had stopped bothering her. ording to them, this was called each generation has its blessings. Since the Re:Life Chat Group was so incredible, it definitely had many other wondrous functions, so Mo Qingtongs parents stopped restricting her movements, as she could guarantee entry into a university. Her parents returned to the Mo n vi, no longer staying in Fantasy Sea Vis. Now, only Mo Qingtong and Raven remained in Fantasy Sea Vis. As an aside, Mo Qingtongs parents no longer remembered having an ancestor. It was not just Mo Qingtongs ancestor but also everyone who was killed for using the Chen ns ancestral crystal. They did not just die in the literal sense but werepletely wiped out from the world; no one remembered them. Only Mo Qingtong, as a member of the Re:Life Chat Group, remembered there had been such a person. However, she did not have a good rtionship with her ancestor anyway. Before the world reset, their rtionship had already hit rock bottom. Furthermore, that old man had favored sons over daughters and had not treated Mo Qingtong, the only female descendant of this generation, nicely. Qingtong, do you remember the bet we made? What bet? Mo Qingtong was eating potato chips while lying on the sofa when she heard Chen Hengs question. The one concerning the college entrance exams, Chen Heng reminded. Ah Heng, I had not fully recovered my memories when I made that bet. Can we call it off? Mo Qingtong stopped eating and turned eager eyes towards him. Chen Heng smiled as he looked at Mo Qingtong. She saw him smile before saying something merciless. My dear First Young Miss Mo, what do you think? Do you think that is possible? I dont care! I dont care! Ah Heng, you were cheating! This is called bullying an underaged girl. Mo Qingtong wanted to repudiate the bet. With the Absolute Precognition as a cheat, how could she win? This was a guaranteed loss. Also, Mo Qingtong had recovered her memories and now found some of the questions that Chen Heng gave her familiar. Mo Qingtong started rolling on the living room sofa. Fortunately, the sofa wasrge; otherwise, she would have fallen off. Underaged? You? Alright, we are already all past our prime, why the pretense? Ah! No. Strictly speaking, my mental age is only 18, but you are already over 20, right? Chen Heng showed no pity as he watched Mo Qingtong roll around, even finding it funny. Ah Heng, has anyone ever told you that your tongue has be more vicious? Mo Qingtongs expression darkened when she heard Chen Hengs words. Indeed, I have about two years of memories of before the world reset, but saying Im past my prime is too much, right? Indeed, quite a few, in fact. Since that is the casehow dare you? Mo Qingtong stood up barefoot on the sofa. Then she charged at Chen Heng, who was sitting on another sofa. After thatChen Heng used his attraction barrier to bounce her back. Of course, Chen Heng used his attraction ability to create a cushion for her. Mo Qingtong did not need Chen Hengs help. After all, she was a Soul Separation Realm cultivator. She would not let herself get injured so easily. Ah Heng, if you are so rude to a girl, you wont be able to find a girlfriend. Mo Qingtong rubbed her face. When she charged at Chen Heng, her face was the closest to the attraction barrier. So Alright, alright. Stop messing around. Qingtong, what are your ns for the next few days? ns? What ns? Of course, to have fun! Dont tell me you want to stay at home?! Of course, I wont stay at home. Im nning to take my family on a trip. Chen Heng pointed to the side, at Sirin, Luo Li, and Jeanne dArc, who was ying games while eating chocte. Speaking of which, Jeanne dArc had be aplete shut-in. C, potato chips, and game consoles were never far from her. Furthermore, her loyalty value kept increasing, which was quite mystifying. Chen Heng did not know how the loyalty values were graded, but Jeanne dArcs loyalty value had already reached 85. I want to go too! I want to go too! Also, bring Elder Sister Raven. Mo Qingtong quickly raised her hand to emphasize her existence when Chen Heng did not include her. Dont you have to review? You are about to take the college entrance exams. Ah Heng, you will lose me like this, you know? You have the Absolute Precognition, and you want me to stay home to review? But cheating in the college entrance exams is illegal! Chen Heng shrugged, indicating he was helpless. Abilities! Can an ability users actions be called illegal?! If you dare to have fun while leaving me behind, Ill bite you to death. Grrghhh! After speaking, Mo Qingtong even bared her teeth. An injury to the fang can impact the tiger, Chen Heng said mysteriously. Book 5: Chapter 21:1: Sirin Disappeared? Part 1 Book 5: Chapter 21:1: Sirin Disappeared? Part 1 Huh? Ah Heng, what did you just say? No-nothing. Ill teach you properlyter. Right! Dont worry about going out to have fun. I wont forget you. To gloss over what he said and get Mo Qingtong to forget what he had said earlier, Chen Heng agreed to her request. Although Mo Qingtong felt somewhat suspicious because Chen Heng had agreed so quickly, she did not delve deeper into this matter. She happily put on her shoes and returned home to tell Raven the good news. I say, Young Miss, there are just the two of us in this entire vi. Young Master Heng, next door, still has many empty rooms. Dont you have anything you want to do? Raven frantically hinted at her young miss. Do what? What a good girl! She did not get Ravens hint. Raven was the closest person to Mo Qingtong besides Mo Qingtongs parents, so she understood Mo Qingtong very well, possibly even better than Mo Qingtongs parents, as there are some things that were unsuitable to discuss with ones parents, which Mo Qingtong had told Raven. As for what those things werethose who get it would get it. Like Luo Li, Luo Li, and Luo Li. Raven suddenly felt her young miss was hopeless. The other party is already staying in Young Master Hengs house, but you are so happy just going out to have fun for a day. When Raven saw her young miss rushing home with a blushing face, she asked what had happened. She felt she had to give her young miss a hand with this as her young misss personal maid. Raven initially thought Mo Qingtong was romantically intelligent, considering that Mo Qingtong had made the first move. However, she now felt she had overestimated her young miss. ------ Two dayster: Mo Qingtong had gone to school the day before and settled everything she needed to do before the college entrance exams. Now, she could have fun using the remaining days. Raven had driven back an RV from the Mo n vi for this trip. The group nned to stay out for at least a few days, so everyone packed most of their luggage into the RV, as an ordinary car could not contain so many things. Using an RV would be a little more convenient for traveling for a few days. Although most people present used spatial storagesChen Heng, Luo Li, Mo Qingtong, and Raven had spatial rings, while Jeanne dArc and Fafnir used their Pok Balls; only Sirin did not have a spatial storageit was not very convenient to use a spatial storage outside. Chen Heng had also moved the world consciousness into the RV. Furthermore, he discovered that Raven could not see the world consciousness. After asking Root Shiki, he learned that not everyone could see the world consciousness. So, the first stop Well, lets fast-forward past the touring scenes. In any case, Chen Hengs group climbed mountains, went bungee jumping, went swimming, saw the sea, and even went sailing. After two days, they simply parked the RV and took a ne, as they wanted to go somewhere farther. Naturally, someone would drive the RV back for them. Chen Heng initially wanted to carry them and fly, but Raven stopped him. ------ Chen Heng toured and chatted in the chat group during the day, and he would spare a minute to do some simple missions at night. These missions were simply eye-openers for Chen Heng. There were issues like reincarnators recklessly doing things and causing storyline deviations. He would have to beat up those reincarnators until they doubted life, then ask the Host God Space forpensation on behalf of the world consciousness. He had also met transmigrators and a re:lifer from a parallel world in an ordinary world. He beat them to the point where their worldviews got overturned. After subduing two transmigrators and one re:lifer, he used the tools provided to wipe the memories of the entire world. While doing the missions, Chen Heng gained a world consciousnesss friendship for some reason on the third missionwhich was not part of the stated mission rewards. After Customer Service exined, he found out that his ancestor had previously done this world consciousness a huge favor. This was Chen Hengs second time feeling the benefits of a transcender ancestor. He kept feeling like this was some kind of bribe. Although Chen Heng was already an administrator, he did not mind collecting evaluation points. Any administrator who had no ambition to be the group head was not a good administrator. Who knows? Perhaps the group head position might open up in the future, right? After all, Sirin and Luo Li would join in the future, and they would have dreams of bing an administrator. Touring in the day, missions at night. The benefit of that was Chen Heng gaining 12,000 points during this time. Unfortunately, Chen Hengs good mood did notst long. It got spoiled by a new member joining the group. Ding! Wee, t-Chested Chinese, to the association! Magus of Flowers: Crossdress and post a photo of yourself! He Who Knows Fate: Damn! I failed to mute Merlin in time. Umaru-chan: He Who Knows Fate, I feel you are concerned about the wrong thing. I mean, look at the new members name. If I guess rightdo you know Immortal Phoenix? [TL Note: In the English game, Immortal Phoenix was simply tranted as Phoenix. However, for the purpose of this novel, the full name of Immortal Phoenix would work better.] He Who Knows Fate: Huh? Damn! Chen Heng did not react immediately, but he understood the severity of the situation after thinking about it. It was night, and the group was staying in separate rooms in a hotel. Chen Heng rushed out of his room and went to Sirins door. Just as he was about to knock, he felt it would take too long, so he spatial jumped in. When Chen Heng entered Sirins room, he discovered Sirin was gone. The only thing he could see was Sirins favorite set of clothes on the floor. When he touched the clothes, he found them still warm. However, Chen Heng still did not give up. He searched the entire room but could not find any trace of Sirin. Then he took out his cell phone and called her. However, her cell phone turned out to be on the bedside table. All proof of Sirins legal identity in his spatial storage had also vanished. Damn it! Again?! Book 5: Chapter 21:2: Sirin Disappeared? Part 2 Book 5: Chapter 21:2: Sirin Disappeared? Part 2 Chen Heng now knew the situation was grave. ording to Customer Service, under normal circumstances, Sirin would return after one month in his world. However, when she returned, it would be the same time as when she left in her world because the system mainframe had negotiated with the world consciousness to temporarily pause that worlds time. While reversing a worlds time would cause a huge impact, it was possible if they simply made the worlds time move extremely, extremely slowly, to the point where Sirin vanished, then returned one secondter without anyone realizing it. However, if someone from that world joined the Dimension Administrators Association, the situation would be different. Customer Service! Customer Service! Are you there? Whats going on? Im getting the invitation letters the day after tomorrow. Why did something like this happen? Wait for a while. Let me check it out. Alright, I know what happened now. You cant me me for this; I refuse to bear the me. The Dimension Administrators Association recruits at random. You should know that besides using an invitation letter or getting a world consciousnesss rmendation, there is no other way in but this. I can only say Sirin was extremely unlucky. Then Sirin just vanished? Has some time passed in Sirins world? For you, Sirin has only just vanished. However, it has been more than just a while for Sirin in her world. Huh? Simply put, before t-Chested Chinese entered the association, the world consciousness summoned Sirin back and applied for t-Chested Chineses entry to be dyed for one second. Of course, that was one second rtive to the association members. The association agreed, but this one second was three days in her world. Why did the world consciousness do that? Protecting the trajectory of the world is the world consciousnesss responsibility. That world consciousness probably wanted the 2nd Honkai eruption to happen, at least. So, you are telling me that Sirin is already the Herrscher of the Void? Actually, Sirin was already on the brink of bing the Herrscher of the Void beforeing to your world. System 10086s absorption of her energy dyed that transformation. However, the world consciousness summoned her back, and some time passed. If you go to her world now, she should have already be the Herrscher of the Void. Alright, alright. Thats all, then. Now, Chen Heng felt very frustrated. He initially could have brought Sirin into the association, as he would get the association invitation letter soon. Now, this happened. He should have known nothing would go as nned. He Who Knows Fate: @t-Chested Chinese, can I go to your world? I can help you deal with the Herrscher of the Void. Right now, Chen Heng had three ways to go to Honkai Impact 3rds world: First, by official channels, using the Dimension Administrators Association as a tform and getting t-Chested Chineses agreement to let him travel to that world. Second, by luck, seeing if there were any rted missions in the mission hall; however, he felt this method was unlikely. Third was the Re:Life Chat Group. Of course, he ced little hope on that, as he believed there would be restrictions. It was unlikely he could go to whichever world he wanted at will. t-Chested Chinese: Sorry, no. Im not familiar with you and cannot evaluate what you would do to the world. I cant be certain if it would be a good thing or a bad thing. Chen Heng knew it would not be easy to convince t-Chested Chinese. After all, he was a stranger to her. He Who Knows Fate: Then has the Herrscher of the Void appeared in your world? t-Chested Chinese: We just received the news. All the researchers in Babylon Labs died. That should be the sign of the Herrscher of the Void appearing, which that Umaru-chan mentioned. Otto has already sent his granddaughter to investigate. Umaru-chan: What is the point of sending that shorty? You are talking about Valkyrie Judah, right? t-Chested Chinese: Ottos granddaughter is called Theresa Apocalypse, not Judah. Oath of Judah is the name of a Divine Key. [TL Note: Theresa is the principal of the St. Freya Academy, an institute for Valkyrie training and a branch of Schicksal. She ys a guardian role to the main character of the game, Kiana. She wields the Oath of Judah, one of the Divine Keys created to kill Herrschers. Here is more information on her: /wiki/Theresa_Apocalypse.] Umaru-chan: Theres no difference. Anyway, isnt Theresa just auncher for the Oath of Judah? Efreet: Fu Hua, did you see the thing I mentioned earlier, the one rted to the storyline? t-Chested Chinese: Are you referring to Second Eruption? Im reading it now and am a third through. This Herrscher of the Void is very dangerous. Efreet: That fast? Let me tell you this, the He Who Knows Fate who just spoke is very powerful. He can kill two Herrschers with just one p. If you let him into your world, he will definitely deal with the Herrscher of the Void for you. t-Chested Chinese: I still say the same thing: what is his purpose here? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: The Herrscher of the Void you are talking about is actually his younger sister. Due to special circumstances, your Herrscher of the Void transmigrated to another world. The person who just spoke is the guardian who took care of her for a long time. t-Chested Chinese: All the more I cannot agree. What if he helps her cause trouble instead? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: You He Who Knows Fate: Alright, alright. Everyone, calm down. Immortal Phoenix, right? Let me make this clear. I indeed fostered this Herrscher of the Void for some time, but I absolutely would not aid her in causing trouble. Due to certain reasons, I will receive a few association invitation letters in another two days. When that happens, I can invite the Herrscher of the Void into the association, and she will no longer appear in your world. I will bring her to my world and raise her here. t-Chested Chinese: I have a question. Can you defeat her? She is a Herrscher, a harbinger of Honkai, a destroyer of civilization. He Who Knows Fate: Before the Herrscher of the Void became a Herrscher, she was just an ordinary little girl. No, a little girl who suffered human experimentation. I dont know how strong she will be after bing the Herrscher of the Void, but as long as she has not gained the strength to destroy the, Im confident of handling her. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: You are being too humble. Kaltsit: Chen Heng, cant you ask your ancestor for help? He Who Knows Fate: My ancestor, heit is better not to trouble my ancestor with such minor matters. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Immortal Phoenix and Chen Heng, you can purchase a contract in the associations store and agree on what Chen Heng can or cannot do. For example, Immortal Phoenix can ask Chen Heng toe to her world to help subdue the Herrscher of the Void but restrict him from causing too much damage to the. He Who Knows Fate: That works. I can fork the money for the contract. On top of that, I can pay you an additional 2,000 points. t-Chested Chinese: Let me think about it. Wait for me to finish reading the Second Eruptionics first to reply, alright? In any case, your younger sister has already be the Herrscher of the Void, so theres no rush, right? He Who Knows Fate: Sure, but please hurry. t-Chested Chinese: Dont worry. I finished reading another segment during this time. Theres just about half left. ----- t-Chested Chinese: Alright, Im done reading. The format of aic is easy to understand. You will have to sign a contract as the condition, but theres no need for additional points. He Who Knows Fate: You agree? Book 5: Chapter 22: A Fool Looking at the Sky Book 5: Chapter 22: A Fool Looking at the Sky t-Chested Chinese: Right. I have to admit that this Herrscher of the Void is quite strong. Furthermore, I cannot ascertain how strong she has be. If I make a mistake, countless people will die, so I need a helper. If you can handle the situation alone, that would be even better. He Who Knows Fate: Dont worry, dont worry. I can handle it alone. Signing the contract This time, Chen Heng signed a contract with Fu Hua to travel between their worlds. She would be responsible for providing a means ofing to her world, while he would be responsible for the Herrscher of the Void. Furthermore, he could not affect human civilization significantly or help the Honkai. This was Fu Huas bottom line. Chen Heng agreed straightforwardly, as he was going there only for Sirin; he had no interest in the Honkai. This time, Chen Heng let Luo Li and Mo Qingtong know before leaving, as he did not know how long he would be gone this time. However, this would take at least two days since he had to wait for the invitation letter. During these two days, he had to protect Sirin and prevent her from affecting human civilization too much. ording to Fu Hua, Sirin had already ughtered everyone in the research facility. However, Chen Heng did not feel repulsed by that. No matter what, these people had inflicted immense pain on Sirin. Even if they were in the right, it did not excuse their torture of Sirin. While Chen Heng did not have the right to judge them, Sirin did. Chen Heng could permit Sirin to take her revenge on the researchers, but he would not permit the wanton destruction of human cities. When traveling between worlds using a Dimension Administrators Association member as an intermediary, one could go to either the members location or a designated location. However, the second method required a reference point. Chen Heng chose the second method. As for the reference point, he used the clothes he held. Thats right. Chen Heng used Sirins clothes as the reference point. This way, he should be able to go straight to Sirins side or somewhere nearby. Chen Heng walked calmly into the ck hole radiating ck light. After seeing his ancestors spatial ck hole, he started looking down on this ordinary ck hole. ording to Root Shiki, the purple lightning flicking in the ck hole Chen Hengs ancestor used was the legendary Purple Firmament Divine Lightning. Not to mention Chen Heng, anyone yet to be an immortal would die on contact. It was best not to provoke or mess with something or someone one could not handle. Chen Heng paid 500 points for the contract, 100 points to travel between worlds, and 100 points for a temporary legal identity. Huh? Temporary legal identity? Why is there such an expense? When Chen Heng looked at the bill, he realized this was apulsory item; the world had made a temporary legal identity for him, so he had to pay. This is robbery, right? Never mind, never mind. Chen Heng shook his head, dismissing these 100 points. When Chen Heng came out of the ck hole, he was lying on a bed in what appeared like one of Chaldeas rooms. Previously, Doctor Roman had done a livestream of Chaldea to satisfy everyones curiosity. Chen Heng happened to have seen it. Shortly after Chen Heng appeared and before he had the time to look around, three fully armored Valkyries opened the door and entered the room. Mister Chen Heng, you are awake. You are the only survivor of Babylon Labs. Do you have any intel on the so-called demon? Why was Chen Heng certain these people were Valkyries? Well, he saw an extremely familiar shorty with a humongous golden cross on her back. This seems like Valkyrie Judah. Hello. You must be Madam Judah, right? Nice to meet you. Chen Heng got out of bed and extended his right hand to the shorty. Hello, Mister Chen Heng. Also, call me Theresa Apocalypse. Judah is the name of my weapon. Please dont mix us up. Theresa extended her hand to grasp Chen Hengs. At the same time, she corrected Chen Hengs mistake. Ah! Sorry, Miss Theresa. Please forgive me. Alright, I forgive you. However, that is not important. Mister Chen Heng, you are the only survivor. Do you remember the demon that appeared in Babylon Labs? Sorry, I cant help you, Miss Theresa. My colleagues said there was a demon, but I did not see it, so I cant answer you. Im not even sure why I fainted. Perhaps someone hit me from behind. Chen Heng even rubbed the back of his head to make his deception more convincing. Since thats the case, very well. Continue resting, then. Theresa was rather disappointed at failing to get intel from Chen Heng. However, Chen Heng called out as she prepared to leave. Miss Theresa, did you see a purple-haired girl in the prison beneath the reactor? Speaking of that, I wanted to ask you about it. Why wasnt there any mention of these children being experimented on in the report? The mention of this irritated Theresa. To make her inquiry more forceful, she mmed Judah on the floor. Bang! When the Oath of Judah hit the floor, Chen Heng saw cracks appear in the floor. This shorty truly possessed monstrous strength. Madam Theresa, you shouldnt be asking me that. Rather, you should ask your grandfather, the Overseer of Schicksal, Otto Apocalypse. Do you recall the purple-haired girl I asked about earlier? Thats my younger sister. Of course, we are not blood-rted, but I stayed there because of her. Otherwise, do you think I would be willing to stay in ab that experiments on little girls? Theresa showed a fierce front, but Chen Heng was fiercer. Thanks to the difference in height, Chen Heng was looking down on Theresa. What Chen Heng said was half true and half false. The false bit was that he had never been a researcher there. The true bit was that theb made him extremely furious. Ah! Oh Upon hearing Chen Hengs retort, Theresa shrank back. Thats not right. If you were truly unwilling to stay, why didnt you leave with your younger sister? After being stunned for a while, Theresa suddenly thought of something. Then she picked up the Oath of Judah and regained her ferocity. She even puffed out her chest. Book 5: Chapter 23:1: Sirin: Do You Want to Lick My Feet? Part 1 Book 5: Chapter 23:1: Sirin: Do You Want to Lick My Feet? Part 1 You make it sound like I dont want to leave. The girls that couldst until now had a certain level of Honkai adaptability. Do you think the researchers would let her leave? Use your tiny brain and think about it. This time, Chen Heng crossed his hands and looked at Theresa disdainfully. The person before Theresa seemed to view her as a fool. This frustrated her immensely, so she clutched the Oath of Judah. However, she recalled this person was not a Valkyrie, so she loosened her grip. Theresa suddenly felt she could not handle this person, so she turned a pleading gaze to Patricia, behind her on the right, seeking help. [TL Note: Here is Patricias profile: /wiki/Patricia_Highsmith.] Alright, alright. Chen Heng, right? Dont you want to see your younger sister? Galina, bring him to his younger sister. Patricia covered her face with her right hand. She had not expected the A-Ranked Valkyrie Theresa to lose to an ordinary person in presence. [TL Note: I believe Galina does not exist in the Honkai universe. After extensive searching, I could not find any reference to the Chinese name in the game orics.] Yes, Lady Patricia. Pleasee with me, Mister Chen Heng. The third Valkyrie, who hade with Theresa and Patricia, opened the door and invited Chen Heng to leave with her. Oh! Thank you, Madam Theresa and this well-endoweddy. Also, please dont mention what I said earlier in front of your grandfather, Miss Theresa. Im afraid he might hold it against me. In other words, no tattling to parents. Chen Heng nodded slightly to the shorty Theresa and Patricia as a gesture of gratitude. Of course, I wont tattle. Theresa waved her short arms in objection. After Chen Heng left: Theresa, I dont think this man is an ordinary researcher. Judging from how he walks and his breathing rhythm, he clearly has been trained. Ah! Let me check his file. Theresa opened a screen on her wrist and looked up Chen Hengs personnel file. Chen Heng, Chinese, Number 26, Fantasy Sea Vis, Vast Sea City. He shows extraordinary skill with lightning-type damage. Babylon Labs recruited him because of that, and he practiced some martial arts and sword fighting. However, he does not have any Honkai adaptability or Stigmata. Practiced some martial arts and sword fighting? Patricia watched Chen Hengs figure disappear into the distance, pondering for a moment before dismissing the thought from her mind. After all, in the Honkai world, males had lower statuses. They primarily selected females for Valkyries, and there were no male Valkyries. Moreover, males generally had lower adaptability to Honkai than their female counterparts. Only a few men brought glory to their gender, people like Welt, Kevin, and Siegfried. Perhaps Raiden Ryoma counted too. [TL Note: Here are the profiles for those not previously mentioned: Kevin: /wiki/KEVIN, Siegfried: /wiki/Siegfried_Kana, and Raiden Ryoma: /wiki/Raiden_Ryoma.] Simply put, when considering the lower end ofbat forces, males held an absolute disadvantage, having practically no presence. However, any male who became strong would usually be a powerhouse. Elder Brother, you are finally here! A figure barreled into Chen Hengs embrace like a cannonball. What a girl! After bing the Herrscher of the Void, Sirin crashing into me hurts. Yes, yes. I said before that I would definitelye for you. Chen Heng held Sirin tightly and repeatedly patted her back with his left hand to console her. When the Valkyrie who brought Sirin over saw this scene, she left self-consciously and even closed the door. Their embrace continued for about five minutes before Sirin released Chen Heng. Upon close examination, he could clearly see from Sirins red eyes that she had been crying earlier. After Chen Heng backed away a little, he noticed Sirins clothes looked no different from bedsheets draped over her. He quickly took out her favorite outfit, which was still warm, from his spatial storage. Look, Sirin, I brought your clothes. Thank you, Elder Brother. However, Elder Brother, you made me wait so long! Sirin epted her favorite clothes from Chen Hengs hands. My precious younger sister, I did not dy intentionally. Actually, there is a difference between the flows of time of the two worlds. I rushed over to this world the moment I could. I say, Elder Brother, are you not nning to turn around? Or do you want to watch me change? Sirin waved the clothes in her hands. ThenSirin, do you need me to go out? Theres no need, Elder Brother. You can stay in the room. Just turn around and do not peek. Otherwise, Ill kill without mercy! Alright, alright, alright. Also, Sirin, who do you think your elder brother is? Why would I peek? If I want to, I will watch openly! Chen Heng turned around as he spoke. You cant watch openly, either! Sirin ced her purple clothes on the bed. Then she took off her bedsheet-like hospital gown. From where Chen Heng stood, he could hear her clothes falling on the floor. This was a temptation to him. Although Chen Heng saw Sirin as his younger sister, it did not change the fact that she was adorable. She might be 14 years old, but her height did not reflect that. He Who Knows Fate: Ive met up with Sirin already. The situation is fine as of now. It looks like she did not get influenced by the Will of Honkai much. Ill give her a treasure to protect her mindter. It should be able to block the corrosion of the Will of Honkai. Efreet: This treasure sounds quite expensive, right? He Who Knows Fate: I dont know if it is expensive. This is just one of the small presents my ancestor left me. However, I dont know how valuable the things that my ancestor consider small presents are. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: He is a transcender. Would his gifts to his juniors be inferior? t-Chested Chinese: What is a transcender? Iron Fist Teacher: Transcender describes an expert who can casually beat up a world. Only such a person would be worthy of such a title. t-Chested Chinese: Beat up a world? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Your understanding of transcenders is too limited. Other transcenders aside, Chen Hengs ancestor has destroyed a world with one sword strike before. Kazuma the Brute: That cruel? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Its not really cruel. It was mainly because that world suffered the invasion of a terrifying virus. That world was already utterly ruined; even the world consciousness had died. To prevent matters from blowing up, Chen Hengs ancestor destroyed that world with one sword strike. That world was considered a high-grade world; the experts there could have single-handedly beaten the Herrschers of the Honkai Impact 3rd world. t-Chested Chinese: Is there really someone that strong? Magus of Flowers: You canpletely trust this Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki. She is a world consciousness, equal to the heavenly dao of Chinese legends. Do you understand if I put it that way? At the very least, her words hold great authority in this association. t-Chested Chinese: Then should I celebrate that I did not reject He Who Knows Fates request toe to my world? Umaru-chan: Dont worry. Even if you rejected Chen Hengs request to travel to your world, he is not so petty as to send his ancestor to destroy your world. Are you familiar with the Nine Alignments? Chen Heng would fall under Lawful Neutral. [TL Note: The Nine Alignments is a 3x3 grid with permutations of Good, Neutral, and Evil and Lawful, Neutral, and Chaotic. Initially used in Dungeon & Dragons, this alignment system gained poprity, and its usage spread to many games. Here is its Wikipedia entry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alignment_(Dungeons_%26_Dragons).] Book 5: Chapter 23:2: Sirin: Do You Want to Lick My Feet? Part 2 Book 5: Chapter 23:2: Sirin: Do You Want to Lick My Feet? Part 2 Elder Brother, Ive already put on my clothes. However, arent you forgetting something? Sirins voice jolted Chen Heng out of the associations chat. Forgetting something? That cant be, right? Chen Heng recalled giving Sirin even her underwear. As he thought about it, he turned his head back to look. Then he saw Sirin swinging her tiny, fair feet as she sat at the edge of the bed. That reminded him of what he had forgotten. I think I forgot to give you shoes, right? Chen Heng scratched his head. Back when Chen Heng picked up Sirins clothes, her shoes were not among them as she left the shoes at the door, so he had kept the clothes and shoes separately. Chen Heng took out Sirins shoes from his spatial storage, took two steps forward, and handed them over. Im not taking them. Elder Brother, put them on for me. Thank you, Elder Brother! Although it was worded as a request, her tone carried certainty, giving Chen Heng no room to refuse. Ermalright, Chen Heng agreed after some hesitation. Chen Heng did not mind helping Sirin put on her shoes. He just felt that her personality had changed a little. Her earlier tone vaguely resembled a queen issuing orders. Her personality changed from angelic to queen-likewait. On second thought, this is also quite good. Chen Heng shook his head and dismissed the thoughts in his head. He took two steps forward and arrived at the bedside. The first thing he did was lift Sirins tiny feet. Pretty good. Fair and soft, very pretty. Ah! No. Just pretend Chen Heng did not think anything. Then he raised the sandals in his hand. He put the sandals on Sirins feet and did up theces in one breath. Even Chen Heng wondered why he was so practiced with this. Hey, Elder Brother, are my feet pretty? Damn! Did I hear wrong? Chen Heng actually heard a seductive tone in his younger sisters voice. They are pretty. Every part of my younger sister is pretty. Then do you want to lick them? Chen Heng did not answer. Instead, he summoned a stream of water out of nowhere after putting the sandals on Sirins feet and washed his hands. Then, he started pinching her face hard. Sirins soft cheeks continuously changed shape in Chen Hengs hands. Lick?! Lick?! Where did you learn such strange things at such a young age? Do you know your mistake yet?! Ewder Bwothew, I knyow my mistakye. Shtahp pinchin awweady! (Elder Brother, I know my mistake. Stop pinching already.) Chen Heng pinched for a while before Sirin admitted her mistake. Chen Heng had expected Sirins personality to change a little after she recovered her memories. He had also expected Sirins personality to change further after she returned to her world. After all, she had already gained the Herrscher of the Voids Herrscher gem and killed all the researchers in theb. He would not believe it if her personality did not change. However, he had not expected her to tease him like that. Alright, Ill forgive you this time. Seriously, you managed to tempt me. Here. Put on this ring. When Chen Heng heard Sirins surrender, he released her pitiful face. Then he took out a ring from his spatial storage and ced it on her left index finger, not letting Sirin reject it. Sirin did not refuse. Instead, she looked delightedly at the extremely magnificent ring Chen Heng put on her. This ring was one of Chen Xius small presents to Chen Heng. ording to the instruction manual, this ring allowed the wearer to ignore all mental influence and harm by others. Its name was Mental Defense Ring. Honestly speaking, Chen Heng found the names in the instruction manualin nicer terms, straightforward, but to put it bluntly, tacky. He suspected his ancestor had renamed these items, and these were not the original names. Although this ring did not have a nice name, there was no denying it looked gorgeous. Just one nce was enough to tell it came from a master craftsman. Its details were exquisite, especially the small purple iris flowers engraved on the ring; it matched the color of Sirins hair and attire perfectly. Elder Brother, this ring is so pretty. However, why not on my middle finger or ring finger? The more Sirin looked at the ring, the more she liked it, continuously caressing it. [TL Note: In Chinese culture, a ring on the middle finger means engagement, and as normal, a ring on the ring finger means marriage.] Chen Heng looked at the ring on Sirins finger. When he covered his eyes with Spiritual Energy, he could see light flowing around the ring. Thats good. The Mental Defense Ring is working normally. After checking the ring, he looked at Sirin again. Erm Then Chen Hengs evil hands reached for Sirins little face again. Sirin, have you gotten too big for your boots? To think you care to tease your elder brother? If I dared to propose to you, would you dare to ept?! Initially, Chen Heng did not know whether Sirin knew the significance of the middle finger and ring finger. However, given her words, she definitely knew. Why wouldnt I dare? If you dare to propose, I dare to agree! You even dare to talk back to your elders! Talking back to older siblings is normal in the rebellious phase, right? ErmI keep feeling your words have double meanings. Never mind. Sirin, have you eaten? Did you go hungry the past few days? Seeing how that rottenb has such terrible hospital gowns, you probably did not get to eat anything good, right? Chen Heng let go of Sirins cheeks and took out two sandwiches from the spatial storage. He had made them. Yes, yes. Thank you, Elder Brother. I am indeed a little hungry. After eating your food, the ck bread theb gave me tasted absolutely horrible. Sirin did not even bother washing her hands before epting the te from Chen Heng and eating the sandwiches. Sirin, the ring I gave you is no ordinary ring. It can block any influence on and harm to the mind and psyche. Furthermore, removing the ring without my permission is impossible, so tell me when you want to remove it. Book 5: Chapter 24:1: Sirin Starting to Puff Up, Part 1 Book 5: Chapter 24:1: Sirin Starting to Puff Up, Part 1 After Sirin finished the sandwiches, Chen Heng exined the functions of the ring he had given her. Alright. I dont mind keeping it on, but, Elder Brother, cant you switch it to another finger? Sirin really liked the exquisite ring on her index finger. Dont even think about it. Ill have you know it is impossible for you to remove the ring. You can try it if you dont believe me. Chen Heng patted Sirins head and gestured in invitation to try if she wanted. Ill give it a try, then. I dont believe I cant remove it. Sirins temper red up. I am the Herrscher of the Void. How can I be unable to handle a small ring? Sirin tried shifting her index finger into the void to remove the ring. However, she found that the ring remained on her even when her index finger entered the void. Using brute force didnt work, either. Chen Heng even provided scissors and pliers, but she found that these items did not do any damage to the ring. Elder Brother, Elder Brother, I really like this ring. However, cant you shift it to another finger? Since force did not work, Sirin resorted to a psychological attack. Acting spoiled is useless. Actually, you can shift it to another finger. How about the thumb? Never mind, never mind. Wont wearing a ring on the thumb make it a thumb ring instead? It would look strange. Lets leave it like this first. Sirin shook her head, rejecting the idea of wearing it on her thumb. Sirin had already given up. Alright, alright. Now that you have eaten andpleted your preparations, how about continuing to absorb Honkai Energy? We have a Honkai reactor above us. Chen Heng did not mind Sirin bing the Herrscher of the Void. In reality, he hoped she could gain the strength to protect herself. Although Honkai Energy had adverse effects on the mind if one absorbed too much of it, he trusted the item his ancestor gave him. Furthermore, once one joined the Dimension Administrators Association, even the world consciousness could not silently alter the mind and personality of an association member. It could be said that the Dimension Administrators Association provided immunity to mind control, practically a cheat. After all, if a member got controlled, wouldnt it be like their ounts being hacked? The association did not want such a thing to happen. Lets wait for a while, then. We will wait until tonight before absorbing Honkai Energy. The newly arrived Valkyries are quite strong. Speaking of which, the Honkai reactor was already practically drained yesterday; it is empty now. By the way, Elder Brother, you dont mind that I killed all the people in theboratory, right? Sirins voice faded to a whisper as she spoke, as she could clearly tell from her interactions with her elder brother that he was a good person. Because she did not get a reply from Chen Heng, she raised her head to peek at him. Then she saw him extending his right hand towards her. Sirin shrank her neck back, startled. However, she did not n on avoiding him. Why would I me you for this? Also, why are you shrinking your neck back? I wont hit you. How could I bear to hit you? Chen Heng did not n on beating Sirin. Instead, he ruffled her hair, messing it up. Elder Brother, you really dont mind? Sirin probed. Why would I mind? Although I have no reason to attack those researchers, you are the victim. As such, you are entitled to take revenge on them. I understand the principle that one should not advise others to be virtuous without experiencing hardships themselves. Alright. Elder Brother, can you hug me again for a while? Of course. ------ Midnight: Elder Brother, be careful. Dont alert those Valkyries. Sirin sneaked towards the Honkai reactor with Chen Heng. Dont worry. Just rx. Your elder brother is quite powerful. Elder Brother, you are boasting, right? You started cultivating eventer than me, so you are not qualified to say this. To think you used your attraction ability to carry dishes. Theres no way it can be that powerful. Sirin nced at him skeptically. Alright, alright, alright. Then Ill leave it to my precious younger sister to protect me. Elder Brother, dont worry. Now that Im a Herrscher, Im very powerful. As long as I can absorb sufficient Honkai Energy, I am omnipotent. I will protect you. Alright, alright. Quickly absorb the Honkai Energy. Also, Sirin, do you remember what I told you about Silins Action? Chen Heng noticed Sirins ego puffing up like a pufferfish and recalled something. [TL Note: Silins Action appeared in Book 01 Chapter 035.] The thing that people used to describe a pufferfish inting? Sirin recalled this. Of course, it was not because of the words but because the pufferfish was delicious. Sirin absorbed Honkai Energy as she spoke to Chen Heng. Upon seeing Sirins forgetfulness, Chen Heng decided to let her experience a few setbacks. Otherwise, who knew when he could correct her habit of letting her ego inte? Chen Heng could protect Sirin from any mistakes she made in this world. However, when they returned to his world, he could notactually, after some thought, he could do that there too. ------ Thats enough, Miss Criminal and Mister Researcher. A well-endowed woman suddenly appeared behind Chen Heng and Sirin. Chen Heng had noticed this person long ago. However, he did not point her out so that Sirin could learn a lesson. You Sirin, you have to remember what Elder Brother is saying now. As a viin, you need to learn to cut down on bragging and evil monologues. Just go ahead and attack. Sirin was about tounch into an evil monologue, but Chen Heng stopped her. At the same time, he imparted some basic knowledge on how to be a sessful viin. Oh! Got it, Elder Brother. Sirin obeyed Chen Heng, directly attacking. She used her spatial ability to twist the space next to Patricia. ------ Sirin, that Valkyrie is going to jump back. After that, she will toss a hand grenade. Be careful; the st is quite strong. Chen Heng hid in the distance and used his Absolute Precognition to provide directions to Sirin for facing the Valkyrie. However, he did not take any personal action. He did this to construct an image of himself as having a special ability but being powerless to intervene. Although this world had two association membersChen Heng and Fu Huamaking the distant future of this world blurry, he could still clearly see the near future. Book 5: Chapter 24:2: Sirin Starting to Puff Up, Part 2 Book 5: Chapter 24:2: Sirin Starting to Puff Up, Part 2 Damn it. Why does this man know what Im going to do? This keeps happening. Can he see the future? Patricia grumbled just as she was about to leap back. Sirin fired a Subspace Lance at Patricia, sealing off Patricias escape path, then three Subspace Lances in a V formation. Patricia barreled to the left to avoid this wave of attacks before tossing a hand grenade at Sirin. Because of Chen Hengs forewarning, Sirin used her spatial ability to move the hand grenade beside Patricia. That way, Patricia would be hoisted with her own petard. Patricia used her two Gatling guns to block. While this negated the effects of the st, the Subspace Lance that followed close behind struck her right arm and tore it off; her right arm and weapon fell to the floor. Sirin, destroy the weapon in the Valkyries left hand. That weapon can self-destruct. Also, dont let her pick up the weapon she dropped. Got it, Elder Brother. Sirin shot the weapon on the ground with a Subspace Lance, then followed up with more Subspace Lances to force Patricia farther away, preventing Patricia from picking up the dropped weapon. After that, Sirin targeted the remaining weapon in Patricias hand, bombarding it with Subspace Lances. Although Patricia was an A-Ranked Valkyrie and the weapon in her hand was extremely resilient, it could not hold up against such a ruthless assault. The damage to the remaining Gatling guns barrel rendered it useless. ------ Alright, Sirin, stop chasing. Let her go. She is still useful. Chen Heng stopped Sirin from chasing the one-armed, weaponless Patricia. Alright. Sirin, continue absorbing Honkai Energy. But, Elder Brother, are we not going to hide? Someone wille to investigate the bigmotion we caused, right? Sirin hesitated for a while before speaking her mind. Dont worry, dont worry. Iid a silencing barrier nearby while you were fighting. This reduced the noise from your battle to practically nothing. Thats why I said you should cultivate the Void Arts I gave you more. Look, you have not even reached the middle stage of the Energy Refinement Realm. Ah! Im not listening! Im not listening! Im going to absorb Honkai Energy. Elder Brother, dont interrupt me. Alright, alright, alright. Continue absorbing. You should know that you had better absorb as much as possible within 10 minutes. Someone wille and check on the situation in 11 minutes and 20 seconds. The onesing are properly trained Valkyries. We wont be able to hide our disappearance for too long. Will the person who fled tell others? Her? She is not fully dedicated to Schicksal. She is probably going to Anti-Entropy now. [TL Note: Anti-Entropy has simr goals to Schicksal in that they want to get rid of Honkai and protect humanity. However, Anti-Entropy refuses to use Valkyries, opting for mechs instead. Schicksal considers Anti-Entropy a terrorist organization, and the two organizations often work against each other. Here is more information on Anti-Entropy: /wiki/Anti-Entropy.] Anti-Entropy? This new name piqued Sirins curiosity. Sirin had been in thisboratory since her mother died. She had not even seen a Honkai Beast, much less an organization that few knew about, like Anti-Entropy. Simply put, she was an experiment, so she did not need to know anything. It is one of the organizations fighting against Honkai. If Anti-Entropys and Schicksals people find youbeware of them finishing off a little child with a knife. While speaking, Chen Heng even acted menacingly to scare Sirin. Tsk! Im not afraid of them. This was why Chen Heng said Sirincked the harsh lessons of society. Even with him correcting her mindset, her ego still puffed up with conceit. Umaru-chan: Immortal Fu Hua possesses boundless strength. t-Chested Chinese is capable of splitting the sky with minimal movement! Efreet: The immortal strokes my head with one hand as she shatters the heavens with a punch! t-Chested Chinese: Excellent! Chen Heng saw a group of people teasing the Immortal Phoenix. Magus of Flowers: Dont say that. Actually, the Immortal Phoenixs chest was not small. It just got worn down by time. t-Chested Chinese: This person called Magus of Flowers has a wretched mouth. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Your intuition is correct. This fellow is Merlin, the most wretched person in this chat group. He Who Knows Fate: I suddenly realize my Sirins personality has changed a little. When I helped her put on her shoes, she actually asked if I wanted to lick her feet. Looks like I need to teach her a lesson again. Magus of Flowers: You are finally exposing your true nature? You, ChenLoliconHeng. He Who Knows Fate: Keep speaking. Go on and say more. That way, I wont be reluctant to beat you up when it is time to do so. I Have a Strong Presence: Am I the only one who cares why He Who Knows Fate had to put on his younger sisters shoes for her? nk Never Loses: Isnt helping ones younger sister put on shoes normal? I even dress my younger sister when she refuses to get out of bed. Faillen Angel Gabriel: Damn siscoBoss, you are really nice to your younger sister. I Have a Strong Presence: I now realize my presence is also very weak in this chat group. Iron Fist Teacher: This should be the result of your ability. It looks like Sage Megumis ability has already started to affect the association. Queen of Ice and Snow: Credit where credit is due, Sage Megumis ability is quite bug-like. I Have a Strong Presence: Id rather this ability not be so strong. t-Chested Chinese: He Who Knows Fate, are you confident your younger sister wont get affected by the Will of Honkai? He Who Knows Fate: Lets put it this way. If the Will of Honkai affects my younger sister, Ill pluck off my head for you to use as a punching bag. Actually, if she really gets affected by the Will of Honkai, the most miserable one wont be her but the Will of Honkai. t-Chested Chinese: Huh? He Who Knows Fate: If the Will of Honkai affects my younger sister, I will go to my ancestor for help. When my ancestor learns the Will of Honkai broke through his gift to affect the user, he will be furious. When he gets angrywho knows, maybe your world will stop being affected by Honkai. t-Chested Chinese: What do you mean? Umaru-chan: Just the Will of Honkai being eliminated. t-Chested Chinese: Then should I be rooting for the Will of Honkai? Umaru-chan: Actually, I have taken a look at the Honkai world and found that it is a reasonably high-grade world, actually made up of countless worlds. The Honkai Impact 3rd world is just one of them. Thiswouldnt destroying the world consciousness be a little difficult? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Theres no need to worry about that. Let me put it this way: to be rather pretentious, those who cannot transcend are mere ants. Transcenders cannot be judged solely by theirbat prowess. In the eyes of some exceptionally powerful transcenders, those who are not transcenders are nothing more than books that can be edited at will. However, such actions are strictly prohibited by the Dimension Administrators Association except under special circumstances. Umaru-chan: Just pretend I said nothing. Book 5: Chapter 25:1: Deserving a Beating to the End, Part 1 Book 5: Chapter 25:1: Deserving a Beating to the End, Part 1 Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Even when considering the vast dimensional sea, we can find several worlds that are actually multidimensional worlds. Such worlds usually have a higher chance of a transcender appearing in them, but that is it. Even with that, it is still an infinitesimal chance. Queen of Ice and Snow: Thats why the world consciousness of Chen Hengs world was truly unlucky. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Isnt that so? There are less than 200 transcenders in the entire dimensional sea. Yet it ran into one and even forgot to assign the luck and fortune to the right people. Tut! Tut! Tut! Elder Brother, Im almost done absorbing the Honkai Energy. Shouldnt we leave now? That white-haired Valkyrie of a simr age to me gives off an extremely dangerous vibe. Sirin looked at Chen Heng worriedly. It seemed she had yet to trust Chen Hengs ability to see the future. Actually, this was rather normal, as he had never shown anything more incredible before Sirin. Although she saw Chen Hengs ancestor casually crushing a world consciousness, she was not at a level where she understood how horrifying that was. Furthermore, Chen Hengs ancestor was Chen Hengs ancestor, and Chen Heng was Chen Heng; they were different people. Alright. Since you are so worried, lets go. Some problematic people wille soon. Listen to my instructions. Jump 21 kilometers in the direction I point in. Chen Heng pointed 25 degrees northwest and told Sirin to spatial jump there with him. This was the direction of the giant egg in theics, the one she visited in theics. Chen Heng had worked together with the Honkai Beast that led Sirin there in one of the possible timelines, so he knew the location of this giant egg. Sure, but what is there? One of your cheats is there. Right now, Sirin had difficulty throwing a Subspace Lance, unable to throw her Subspace Lance into the imaginary space and ignore defense. [TL Note: There is not much detail on the imaginary space avable, but you can see it as something like the dimensional sea of this novel where the many worlds reside. This would be something simr on a smaller scale, containing only the Honkai worlds. The imaginary space also has other properties rting to Honkai. Here is a site that describes the imaginary space: https://hoyodex.miraheze.org/wiki/Imaginary_Space.] So if she wanted to fully be the Herrscher of the Void andmunicate with the Honkai God, she needed to go to that giant egg. ------ What a humongous egg! Are we going in? Sirin stared at the giant egg several floors tall before her in astonishment. You have to go in alone. I cannot apany you in this. However, Sirin, remember this: no matter what you encounter there, even if it brings back terrible memories, I will always be with you. I can bring you into the association in another two days. After that, we can return to my world. Never get influenced by it. Alright. Ill remember that. Then, Sirin, do you have anything you wish for or want? Chen Heng still felt worried. After all, she had lived a tragic past. Even with the Mental Defense Ring to protect her, the scenes that Sirin would see would probably change her. This ring could block all these scenes; it was possible to configure it to do that. However, he worried they would not get the expected result if he did not go with the giant eggs flow. Hence, Chen Heng decided to reward Sirin with something. Then, Elder Brother, can you move the ring on my left index finger (not married) to the left ring finger (married) or the left middle finger (engaged)? If not, the right ring finger (in love) or the right index finger (in a rtionship) will do too. Sirins eyes lit up with hope as she looked at Chen Heng. Ermif you cane out fully intact, Ill shift the ring to the right ring finger. That is the farthest Ill go. Also, you are not to unt the ring before Luo Li or Mo Qingtong. You can make the ring invisible. If you want to see it, you just have to think about it. Chen Heng felt so worried that he eventuallypromised. Alright, its a deal. Im going in now. Chen Heng shook his head as he watched Sirin leap into the giant egg. He hoped Sirin would not change too much aftering out. Otherwise, he could only use the hidden function of the ring. The ring had a hidden function to rewind the wearers personality and memories to a certain time. Although this seemed akin to controlling Sirin, Chen Heng did not want his precious little princess to be a cruel queen. A queen was alright, but a cruel one was not. ------ While Chen Heng waited, the leader of Anti-Entropy, the 1st Herrscher, Welt, met with Theresa. Of course, there was a small fight before they met; that was unavoidable. After all, Anti-Entropy and Schicksal never got along. The storyline had changed a little because of Chen Heng. For example, the disappearance of the A-Ranked Valkyrie Patricia caused Otto to send a Schicksals Knight, Siegfried, and two A-Ranked Valkyries to Babylon Labs. However, because there was now a difference in when Sirin controlled Honkai Beasts to attack Babylon Labs, Welt and Siegfried never met. ------ Back at the giant egg: Chen Heng waited outside the giant egg for a few hours. This was in the Siberian snowfield. Although he possessed a strong body and did not feel cold, the vast snowfield still had a small psychological impact. Chen Heng did not use the chat group, practice his sword in his mind, or use the Will Energy cultivation technique given to him, as Theresa and the others would rush over soon. Instead, he read about some higher-grade techniques, restrictions, and ritual arrays. Chen Heng had already finished reading the Complete Foundational Skillset for Cultivators. In fact, he had read it three times and now was just practicing its contents. The techniques in the book were low-grade stuff. The good stuff was the ns secret techniques. After Chen Heng finished reading about a technique called Heavenly Demon Hand, the main characters group arrived slowly. Actually, Chen Heng did not care about the main characters group; the Heavenly Demon Hand was more interesting. While this technique had such an impressive name, it was simply making a massive hand of Spiritual Energy in his attribute. The shape of the hand could be changed, but most people simply ended up with weird tentacles. Chen Heng could not help but ponder this. Book 5: Chapter 25:2: Deserving a Beating to the End, Part 2 Book 5: Chapter 25:2: Deserving a Beating to the End, Part 2 Researcher Chen Heng, where is your younger sister? Theresa stood in front of Siegfried and Welt, holding up the Oath of Judah, which now had many chains extending from it. This time, only three people came, as the others were dealing with the Honkai Beasts attacking Babylon Labs. This was Chen Hengs suggestion. Chen Heng got up from his recliner and greeted Theresa. Hey! Shorty, you are here! Are you looking for a beating? During their first meeting, Chen Heng had still shown the basic respect to Theresa. That was because he needed their help to find Sirin; hence, he did not indulge himself. Now that he had found Sirin, why couldnt he let loose and have fun? I am just an ordinary person. At best, I have some sword skills or martial arts. I cannot withstand that monstrous punch of yours, shorty. Chen Heng raised his hands in surrender. Siegfried and Welt, the Oath of Judah indicates that this mans younger sister, who is Sirin, the young purple-haired girl, is in this egg. Theresa took two steps forward and pointed to the egg in front. I say, you foolah, no, I mean shortyarent you afraid of meunching a sneak attack on you bying so close to me? You are just an ordinary person. If not for fear of killing you in one punch, I would have punched you until your younger sister could no longer recognize you. Theresa waved her tiny fists, which were norger than Sirins, at Chen Heng in a show of force. Ah. Im terrified. Chen Hengs tone and expression clearly said asking for a beating. Ill endureIll endureI cant endure this! Judah, bind him! No longer able to take it, Theresa ordered the Oath of Judah to bind Chen Heng with chains. Chen Heng did not resist. Instead, he let Judah tie him up. Right now, he had a weak persona, an auxiliary character who could predict the actions of others. Siegfried and Welt did not stop Theresa. Having a hostage was good, after all. What exactly is this egg? Theresa approached the egg after binding Chen Heng and wanted to pat the egg. Theresa, be careful. Theres an extremely strong Honkai Energy reactioning from the egg, Welt suddenly warned. Ah! Before Theresa could react, countlessrge ghostly hands grabbed her and pulled her into the egg, along with Chen Heng. The scene before Chen Heng turned dark. Then he entered a dark-red space. Sirin sat in the air, appearing like a queen looking down at him. Sirin, are you alright? Elder Brother, you look down on me too much. What can happen to me? I only grew stronger. Very good. From the current situation and the rings reaction, Chen Heng could tell Sirins personality had not changed much from the Will of Honkais influence. Her current queen-like air was purely due to her greater strength and her ego puffing up again. Right now, what Sirin needed was not Chen Hengs lectures but a harsh lesson from society. The 1st Herrscher outside was quite suitable. Of course, Chen Heng did not want his precious younger sister to suffer too much harm; he would protect Sirin at the crucial moment. Then, Elder Brother, Ive fulfilled my end of the deal. What about yours? Sirin suddenly vanished from her ce and appeared behind Chen Heng. Then she used her left hand, which wore the ring, to caress Chen Hengs face, then gently nibbled on his ear, making him shiver. Ermwhere did Sirin learn such a thing? Alright, alright. Stop messing around. Come in front of me. Ill swap the ring to another finger. Chen Heng did not intend to go back on his word. Otherwise, he would lose his prestige as the elder brother in Sirins mind in the future. However, he felt he had already lost his prestige from the moment he let Sirin swap fingers for the ring. Even so, that was a whole other matter. He had to do what he promised. Sirin looked happily at the magnificent ring with purple iris flowers carved on it on her right ring finger and flew around in excitement. Although it was somewhat rude, Chen Heng now felt she looked like arge fluttering moth. After her excitement passed, she shifted her attention to Theresa, who looked to be of a simr age to her. ------ At this moment, outside the imaginary space: Lord 1st Herrscher, I cant hold on much longer. Help me out! Siegfried did his best to hold back the right fist of the Emperor ss Honkai Beast Assaka. It was just one arm, but Siegfrieds endurance was faltering. This Honkai Beast was unusually strong, so he could only seek help from the 1st Herrscher, who was just watching from the side. After the giant egg pulled Chen Heng and Theresa into the imaginary space, it turned into an enormous blue-pink-and-white Honkai Beast. This Honkai Beast was strong, especially its two front limbs, which possessed a horrifying strength. Didnt you say you wanted to settle it alone? Welt adjusted his sses, not rushing in to help. When the giant egg pulled Theresa into it, Welt stopped Siegfried from rashly flying into the egg. At that time, Siegfried mocked Welt. Naturally, Welt would pay that back now that there was an opportunity. I know my mistake already. Please help me, Lord 1st Herrscher. Siegfried decisively submitted. A great man knows when to bend his back. Remember, you owe me a favor. Come back, then. When Siegfried heard that, he hastily retreated. Then he saw Welt toss an exquisite ball into the air. The ball unleashed a gravity field at Assaka, stopping the Honkai Beast in its tracks and making it sink into the ground. Then the ball fired dark-red gravity waves that pierced through it. This was an imitation of the 9th Divine Key, the Star of Eden. Welt created it using his ability as the Herrscher of Reason. The 9th Herrscher was named the Herrscher of Stars, and his ability was gravity control, simr to Chen Hengs ability. However, the Divine Key made from his Herrscher Core could not only control gravity but also create ck holes. [TL Note: Here is more information on the 9th Herrscher: /wiki/Owl.] When Chen Heng read theics, he could not understand why gravity could create something like a ck hole. He had once tested his gravity ability and only managed to fire gravity waves like the Star of Eden did. He did not know the details behind creating a ck hole. ------ At this moment, Sirin and Theresa were arguing in the imaginary space. The entire argument wont be told. In any case, it looked like two people insulting each other from Chen Hengs perspective. However, Sirin could not beat the shorty in a verbal battle, so she tossed Theresa into the frozen Lake Baikal below. Elder Brother, I got you a present. Its this cross. Does it look nice? Also, Elder Brother, console me. That shorty shouted at me earlier. After losing the argument, Sirin came to Chen Heng forfort. Alright, alright, my precious younger sister. Theres no need to care about that shorty. That shorty is too idealistic. Based on what you said, do you still n on taking revenge on Schicksal? Chen Heng received the shrunken Oath of Judah from Sirin. Book 5: Chapter 26:1: Club and Brick, Part 1 Book 5: Chapter 26:1: Club and Brick, Part 1 Although theres something called God nagging me to destroy the world or something like that in my ears, I have no interest in that at all. I can be with Elder Brother and return to Elder Brothers world in two days. Why would I be in the mood to destroy the world? At best, I will take revenge on Schicksal. Elder Brother, you will make it up to me after we return, right? [TL Note: The Will of Honkai is also known as the Honkai God.] Dont worry, dont worry. What can I not give you as long as we return to my world? You said it. You are not to go back on your word! Sirin flew around Chen Heng happily, then hugged him from behind. So, how do you n on taking revenge? Sirin embraced Chen Hengs neck from behind, not letting go. Then she sought his opinion. UhI dont know. Elder Brother, give me a suggestion? As for revengeIm stumped. Although I previously felt very vengeful, my ancestor has already dealt with the root of my vengeanceand did not even leave a corpse. How about this? The leader of Schicksal is called Otto, and a clone of him will appear before us soon. How about destroying that clone, then going to Schicksals headquarters to cause some destruction? Of course, we cannot kill innocent people. Sure, but are there really innocents in Schicksal? Thats a one-sided view. Although Schicksals Overseer is not a good person, it doesnt negate the fact that Schicksal has many brave warriors who fight for humanity. For example, theres the shorty you just tossed into Lake Baikal. Emmm Ermshould I rescue her? But Ill lose face if I do that. Sirin hesitated a little now. Fine, theres no need to second-guess. She will return on her own. Huh? Sirin, let me tell you something else. It is best not to keep your enemys weapon by your side. There might be problems with it. Chen Heng pinched Sirins face before tossing the Oath of Judah he held aside, preventing it from hurting himter. Right after Chen Heng spoke, the Oath of Judah shot out golden chains that seemed to stab into space and vanish. Then, the golden chains pulled out a human figure as they reappeared beside the Oath of Judah. This scene suddenly brought to mind a very visually striking meme. The Oath of Judah! Anti-missing-child mode! Activate! How excellent! It truly lives up to the name of Valkyrie Judah. Indeed, Judah has to be the true form, and Theresa is just an emotionless Judahuncher. Sirin, right? ITheresaam back. Lets continue round two, then. Why arent you saying anything? Bang! A ghostly hand behind Theresa held up arge metal club and ruthlessly struck the back of her head. After receiving this critical blow, she copsed, rendered hors debat. Although Theresa was an A-Ranked Valkyriea human-shaped Honkai Beastthis metal club was no ordinary object but an enchanted treasure called Club that Chen Heng friendlily contributed. This was a divine tool for backstabbers, and there was another enchanted treasure with simr effects: Brick. They were part of a series of enchanted treasures for backstabbing, made using modern smithing in the cultivation world. They could cause the target to faint without it being fatal. They were necessary enchanted treasures for robbing without killing. Elder Brother, did you know about it beforehand? I mean, the matter of Theresa returning? Of course I did. Then why didnt you tell me? Of course, so you would remember this lesson. Chen Heng turned to the Oath of Judah, which had returned to being a humans height tall, and touched the Divine Key made of Soulium. Although Chen Heng wanted to take this weapon, he could not exploit this opportunity because of his contract with Fu Hua. Chen Heng kicked Theresa, who was on the ground, then took out Brick from his spatial storage after some thought, wanting to deal a follow-up blow. Boom! Brat, stop! What are you nning to do to Theresa? Just as Chen Heng was about to attack, Welt broke the boundary between the world and the imaginary space, exposing the imaginary space to the snowfield. Siegfried saw Chen Heng holding Brick up to strike the unconscious Theresa when he entered. IuhI was not nning on anything. I was just going to wake the shorty, seeing she had fainted. Chen Heng hid Brick behind his back before returning it to his spatial storage. However, Siegfried did not listen to Chen Heng. He simply raised his gun and aimed at Chen Heng. However, he did not immediately fire, as Theresa was in the hands of the Herrscher of the Void. Siegfried worried that attacking Chen Heng would agitate the Herrscher of the Void. Upon seeing the situation, Sirin quickly used the ghostly hands to pull Chen Heng to her side. You must be the 2nd Herrscher, the Herrscher of the Void, Sirin, right? Are you interested in allying with me to resist the Honkai together? Welt drew Chen Heng and Sirins attention to himself, letting Siegfried fly over to pick up Theresa. You must be the traitor that betrayed the Honkai, the one that God spoke about, right? Sirin did not interfere with Siegfrieds rescue of Theresa. Instead, she focused on Welt. After Chen Hengs persuasion, Sirin no longer took a stance against humanity nor sought to destroy it, but she did not n on fighting the Honkai, either. Strictly speaking, Sirin was still the envoy of Honkai, so she could talk with the Will of Honkai. A fully awakened Herrscher canmunicate with the Honkai God? This discovery stunned Welt. This Welt was not the first Herrscher of Reason but the second. He had received the Herrscher Core of the Herrscher of Reason from the first-generation Welt to be the second Herrscher of Reason. Thus, he could not count as a fully awakened Herrscher. Of course we can. However, that is not a treatment a traitor like you can enjoy. Although this God is a little irritating, going on and on about destroying humanity and cities, theres no denying its vast knowledge. Book 5: Chapter 26:2: Club and Brick, Part 2 Book 5: Chapter 26:2: Club and Brick, Part 2 Sirin sat hovering in the air in a slightly elevated position. Taking Chen Hengs height as a reference, it looked like she sat on his head. Chen Heng pulled her down a little. Sirin, mind your image. Also, dont raise your crossed legs. After pulling the hovering Sirin down to a lower height, Chen Heng forcefully corrected the position of her crossed legs. Elder Brother, can you not embarrass me in front of others? Sirin appeared upset, but she still listened to Chen Heng. Welt and Siegfried stared at the two before them in shock. How could a Honkai envoy and a human with no Honkai Energy adaptability at all get along? Furthermore, this Herrscher seemed to obey the man. You are the only survivor of Babylon Labs, Researcher Chen Heng, right? Looks like you colluded with the Herrscher, killing all the researchers besides yourself, right? Siegfried knew about Chen Heng. As apetent warrior, he would gather intelligence about the opponent before entering the battlefield. Furthermore, with his status, Siegfried could ess information about Chen Heng, the researcher from Schicksals headquarters. Hey, hey, hey! Be reasonable, alright. What do you mean, colluded? You make that sound very offensive. Dont tell me you are unaware of what the researchers in Babylon Labs did and the atrocious things they were involved in? They used young, orphaned girls as subjects for human experimentation. To think you can even think of such ideas? Siegfried was speechless. As a mature adult, Siegfried knew much more than Theresa. Theresa was too sheltered by her grandfather. On the other hand, Siegfried knew Schicksal hid some dirty and dark secrets; however, he genuinely didnt know about Babylon Labss human experimentation on young orphansat the very least, not beforeing here. Chen Heng, right? It looks like the Herrscher of the Void obeys you. Then, as a human, are you interested in resisting the Honkai with us? Let me introduce myself. I am Welt, the 1st Herrscher. WeAnti-Entropyare different from Schicksal; we never experiment on humans. Instead, we focus on science to develop mechs to resist the Honkai. Actually, Welt was delighted to see Siegfried and Chen Heng arguing. Although both Schicksal and Anti-Entropy were organizations that fought the Honkai, Anti-Entropy looked down on Schicksal; rather, the two organizations people looked down on each other. Anti-Entropys people find Schicksal extremely inhumane, treating Valkyries as disposable goods for fighting the Honkai. After one became a Valkyrie, one would not live for longeven if one did not die on the battlefieldbecause of the corrosion from the Stigmata and Honkai Energy. Previously, that could not be helped, as it was the only way. Now, science had advanced significantly, reaching much greater heights. So, why couldnt they think of other methods? Schicksals people felt Anti-Entropy was foolish. A mech was extremely expensive and easy to destroy. They were not as convenient as Valkyries, who had highbat prowess and could be used multiple times. It is impossible for me to oppose the Honkai. My Sirin is a Herrscher. As its henchman, her future may seem uncertain. However, dont worry; we wont ughter humans or destroy cities. Right now, Sirin and I just want to create some work for Schicksal and beat up Ottos dog head. It was impossible for Chen Heng to help the Honkai or help destroy the Honkai, as the contract he had signed with Fu Hua forbade him from doing so. However, causing some destruction at Schicksal was within the permissible range. Furthermore, wasnt there a Soulium clone of Otto nearby? Chen Heng could not kill Otto. Although Otto was a scoundrel who never did anything good, his tremendous impact on the fight against the Honkai was undeniable, even if Otto never thought about resisting the Honkai; fighting the Honkai was just a byproduct of his quest to revive Kallen. In reality, Chen Heng had a better impression of Anti-Entropy than Schicksal. Then theres no negotiating. Although Welt looked down on Schicksalrather, the two organizations were half-enemiesthey both worked to resist the Honkai. Since the 2nd Herrscher wanted to fight Schicksal, that was no different from fighting humanity. Although Welt did not want to acknowledge it, Schicksals faction was muchrger than Anti-Entropy,prising 80 percent of humanitys resistance to the Honkai. Sirin. Go. Beat them up! Since negotiations had failed, Chen Heng immediately hid behind Sirin and unleashed her. I can beat them up? Furthermore, Elder Brother, can you not be so cowardly? Ill protect you. Of course, you can beat them, especially that Welt. No matter how badly you beat him up, he wont die. Furthermore, you said you would protect me. Im sorry, Im not that confident in you. Elder Brother, how can you have such a terrible attitude when asking for my protection? Sirin pouted at Chen Heng with dissatisfaction. By the way, Siegfried, if you have any conscience, youd better rush your shorty to treatment. She suffered from internal injuries. If you dont treat her within half an hour, she will be in big trouble. While she does not show any signs of internal injuries now, she is unconscious, right? Chen Heng worried for Siegfried. Sirin would not hold back in her attacks. While Welt would be fine because of his defensive abilities and could evene back to life after dying, it would not be good if Siegfried got hurt, and something happened to him. Simply put, Siegfried was too weak, and Chen Heng feared harm befalling him. Siegfried, quickly bring Theresa back to Babylon Labs for treatment. Although I cannot verify whether he is telling the truth, I cannot verify it is a lie, either. Theresas injuries are indeed bizarre; there are no signs of external injuries. Dont mistake Clubs attack for a physical attackthat would be a huge mistake. Brick caused physical damage, but Club was a mental attack. Clubs attack could shake ones soul and shock it, inducing unconsciousness. Furthermore, there would be no signs of external injuries. Wait. I cant leave you here alone. Although Siegfried worried about Theresa, he could not ept abandoning this temporary ally to the Herrscher. Of course, you could remain here to deal with my Sirin together. That will work if you can defeat Sirin and rush back to Babylon Labs within half an hour. Otherwise, you can only say goodbye forever to your shorty. Before Welt could say anything, Chen Heng dealt Siegfried another blow, which was the straw that broke the camels back. Damn it! Welt, I owe you another favor. Out of concern for the shorty, Siegfried could only leave with Theresa first. Sirin, use the 1st Herrscher as your grinding stone and train. Got it, got it. Elder Brother, didnt you say not to kill good people? Sirinined as she brought out countless ck holes that fired Subspace Lances at Welt. Sirin evenid imaginary barriers in the surroundings to protect herself and Chen Heng before flying into the air with him. Book 5: Chapter 27: This Atomic Bomb Is Really Ridiculous Book 5: Chapter 27: This Atomic Bomb Is Really Ridiculous Welt used his ability toy a barrier for himself, then controlled the Star of Eden to counterattack. Many dark-red gravity waves shot out of the Star of Eden. However, the imaginary barrier Sirin hadid blocked the attacks for Chen Heng, who was beside her. Elder Brother, it looks like you became the target of the enemy. Im not surprised. After all, Im just an ordinary person. To others, I am the best target. Chen Heng considered Welts attack normal, as he had presented himself as the mastermind behind all this. In reality, Welt thought the same too. It was not just Welt but also Siegfried since Sirin had not disyed any malice towards humanity yet. On the contrary, Chen Heng, the ordinary person,manded the Herrscher of the Void to attack them. Just this point alone made Chen Heng very suspicious. 1st Herrscher, is that all you are capable of? You cannot break my defense at all; your attacks merely itch. Is this your full power? Sirins mockery did not affect Welt; he continued to dodge seriously and used the Star of Eden to break Sirins imaginary barrier. Rather, it was Chen Heng who showed a strange expression while looking at Sirin. Honestly speaking, Chen Heng did not want too much harm toe to Sirin. However, Sirins inting ego was indeed a problem. A massive dark-red gravity wave appeared beside Welt, blocking Chen Hengs and Sirins vision. When the gravity wave scattered, Welt had vanished. When Welt next appeared, he was already next to Chen Heng, separated by only an imaginary barrier. Ermis Welt seeking death? Chen Heng did not get flustered; he even felt likeughing. Even if Welt could break the imaginary barrier and hit Chen Heng, he could not overwhelm the toughness of Chen Hengs physical body. How could a Nascent Soul Realm cultivators physical body be so fragile? Furthermore, Chen Heng had initiated his cultivation journey using martial arts, and his body had already undergone two awakenings. Ant, you fell for it. Just as Welt tried to break the imaginary barrier with a punch, arge ghostly hand appeared silently behind him and grabbed him. Then it tossed him towards the mouth of Benares, which had suddenly rushed out of the snow. Furthermore, Benares was extremely cooperative, swallowing Welt in one gulp. Be, well done. Sirin gently patted the Honkai Beasts head, like she was petting a pet. Since Chen Heng told Sirin she did not need to hold back against this 1st Herrscher and could beat him up as she pleased, Sirin followed his instructions and fed Welt to Be. Elder Brother Just as Sirin wanted to dere her victory, Be suddenly roared. Then a hole opened up in its stomach. After that, Welt climbed out of that hole. Hey, hey! Dont think you can defeat me that easily. The second round has only just begun. Be roared and swiped a dragon w at Welt. However, a humongous mech suddenly appeared and knocked it into the snow. Numerous mechs, cannons, cruisers, battleships, nes, and tanks appeared behind and around Welt. The second round formally began. The army behind Welt fired on Sirin. Various projectiles, missiles, and evensers shot towards her. Damn it! Are they man-made objects? No. These things can damage methey are Honkai Energy. Although the 1st Herrschers ability to create these mechs out of nothing surprised Sirin, she did not fluster. Sirin used her spatial transfer ability to turn the attacks back on the army. However, the destroyed army reverted to Honkai Energy, which Welt reused to make a new army. How awesome! Chen Heng could not help marveling at this. How was that? Elder Brother, is your younger sister awesome? Sirin felt thrilled upon hearing Chen Hengs praise. Sirin, dont misunderstand. When I said awesome, I was referring to the other side. Indeed, mechs are truly a mans romance. Elder Brother, I think you are better off dead. Thus, the two ended up in a protracted battle. Welt used Honkai Energy to manifest various weapons of war to attack Sirin. Then she used her spatial transfer to return the attacks. After that, Welt would use the scattered Honkai Energy to manifest his army again. This was an endless cycle. It was just a matter of who couldst longer. Barring external interference, Welt, who had not fully awakened as a Herrscher, could not match Sirin. However, Welt was not fighting alone. ------ Einstein stood at a vantage point in Babylon Labs and watched the battlefield. Then she spoke into amunication device. Te, we can begin now. [TL Note: I guess the real-life versions of the two above need no introductions. However, they are a little different in Honkai Impact 3rd, one major difference being they are female in the game. However, they are still scientists. Here are their profiles: Te: /wiki/Frederica_Nik_Te and Einstein: /wiki/Lieserl_Albert_Einstein.] Got it, Mophead. Lets show the 2nd Herrscher humanitys true strength! ------ Facts had proven that the not-fully awakened 1st Herrscher could not defeat Sirin. After some time in this battle of attrition, Sirin gained the upper hand. Sirin used her ghostly hands to pull Welt before her. However, when she turned him to face her, she discovered he was actually smiling. Suddenly, Sirin sensed grave danger from above. When she looked up, she saw an enormous conical projectile. Although she did not know what kind of projectile it was, her instincts told her it was deadly. This weapon was the Herrscher-killing weapon Anti-Entropys Einstein had invented: the atomic bomb. After Sirin discovered the atomic bomb, her first reaction was to look worriedly at Chen Heng. This atomic bomb flew rapidly, and Sirin discovered it toote. The amount of time she had was insufficient for her to send the weapon far away. Furthermore, her instinct told her that the explosion had an extremely, extremelyrge range. All Sirin could think of was to send the atomic bomb deep into the ground and use the ground as a shield against this weapon. In fact, Sirin tried to do that. She created arge ck hole above her head, big enough to contain the entire atomic bomb. Welt, who would be in the range of the atomic bomb, continued smiling, not worried about his survival. However, he soon stopped smiling. Elder Brother, hold me tightter. Sirin did not forget to remind Chen Heng when she opened the ck hole. Alright, alright. Dont look like you are about to die. Leave this atomic bomb to me. Chen Heng waved his hand. Then he flew out of the imaginary barrier before her shocked gaze. Book 5: Chapter 28: This Item Has a Destiny with Me Book 5: Chapter 28: This Item Has a Destiny with Me The imaginary barrier would defend against enemy attacks, but it also meant the people inside could not get out. However, Chen Heng walked out like it was nothing, taking Sirin utterly by surprise. Chen Heng looked up at the nearby atomic bomb and still found it a little ridiculous. Shouldnt something like an atomic bomb have radiation? Or is the Honkai worlds atomic bomb different from those of my world? Chen Heng raised his right hand and flicked it in the direction of the atomic bomb. The atomic bomb stopped cold less than one hundred meters away, like it had met with an obstruction or something held it. This was not a barrier, as it should have exploded if its warhead struck something. Elder Brother, hold on for a while. I can create a spatial transfer gate to send it far away. Alright, alright. Theres no need to go to that trouble. Let your elder brother teach you the correct way to use your spatial barriers. After using his attraction ability to grab the atomic bomb, Chen Heng used his spatial ability to set upyer uponyer of spatial barriers around the atomic bomb,ying over a hundredyers within a second. Then he casually squeezed the atomic bomb with his attraction ability, exploding it. Boom! A resounding report shook the entire snowfield. Sirin and Welt could clearly see the dazzling, fiery light from the atomic bombs explosion one hundred meters above them. Perhaps it was a misperception, but Sirin and Welt faintly heard ss shattering. A high explosive like an atomic bomb would be even more effective in a sealed space. That was why the spatial barriers Chen Hengid were crackingyer byyer. However, he did not panic. After the firstyer shattered, he immediately added dozens of barriers. Welt saw the fiery light above being confined to a regr spherical shape, and the light was expanding in concentric circles. Welt inwardly cheered on this atomic bomb, despite knowing he would most likely die if Chen Heng could not stop this atomic bomb. Unfortunately, Welts hopes were dashed. The fiery light from the atomic bombs explosion only expanded four or five times before dying out. This meant the atomic bomb broke only four or five of the hundreds ofyers of spatial barriers Chen Heng hadid before the force was no longer sufficient. Dear Welt, your atomic bomb somewhat disappointed me. Thisthat is all? I thought it would be quite incredible. When have IWeltever suffered such humiliation? As the saying goes, fortunes can change in an instant. Do not underestimate the resilience of a determined youth! Hence, Welt took out that big treasure of his, the Star of Eden. Never mind everything else. Suffer the explosion of my Star of Eden! This brother, dont be rash. Put down the Star of Eden in your hand. We can talk things out. Chen Heng noticed the Star of Eden in Welts hand giving off ominous fluctuations, so he quickly snatched the Star of Eden with his attraction ability. Fellow Daoist, this item has a destiny with me. I wonder if you would consider letting it go? Huh? Elder Brother, you never told me you were this powerful. After being ignored by Chen Heng for a few seconds, Sirin expressed her displeasure. As Chen Heng looked at her, she picked up his hand, pried out a finger, and bit it. Sirin, do your teeth hurt? No. They dont hurt. Not at all. Although Sirin remained stubborn, Chen Heng heard a quiver in her voice. After that, she stopped being stubborn, turning around to press her hands to her mouth. HahSilly younger sister Who exactly are you? Ordinary people do not have your horrifying strength. Are you a new Herrscher? Or are you After Welt saw Chen Hengs strength, his imagination started running wild. Alright, alright. Stop guessing blindly. Im just a helpless researcher with a slight understanding of electronic technology. Thest part was true, not a lie. Although he knew nothing of hacking, he had his electromaic control ability. With that ability, he could be the strongest hacker. Do you think I will believe you? What are your intentions in sparing me? Let me tell you first: it is impossible to use me to control Anti-Entropy. Every member of Anti-Entropy is ready to die for humanity. Welt knew that the man with the 2nd Herrscher must have spared him because of a n. Little big brother, dont be so rash. Are you interested in an alliance? If you wanted to ally with me, why didnt you say so before we fought? When Welt asked this question, Sirin also looked at Chen Heng curiously. That is purely because I wanted to teach my foolish younger sister a lesson, so her ego would not puff up again after she obtained the strength of the so-called Herrscher of the Void and dare to say things like she is invincible. Im worried that this tendency of hers will cause her to suffer when she lives independently someday, Chen Heng exined to Welt after sighing. Elder Brother, dont tell me you already knew they had this extremely horrifyingly powerful bomb but did not tell me? The intelligent Sirin-chan suddenly noticed something off. From her observations of Chen Heng, her elder brother could see the future. Why didnt he tell her that a powerful bomb would suddenly arrive? Of course I knew. Did you think I was just boasting about my ability to see the future? Humph! Elder Brother, is it really as you said earlier, so that I would suffer once? Sirin crossed her arms, showing a strange expression as she looked at Chen Heng. How can this be? How can I bear to see my precious younger sister suffer? I just wanted you to remember this lesson: dont let your ego inte needlessly. This is somethingpletely different. Chomp! Sirin bit Chen Heng again in her anger. However, she had learned from thest time and did not bite a ce that looked hard. Instead, she went for his ear. Furthermore, sheunched her attack from behind. Hey! Chen Heng shivered. Although Sirin appeared angry, she did not bite Chen Hengs ear hard. However, his physical body was strangely tough, so it felt like she was licking him rather than biting. When Sirin previously nibbled on Chen Hengs ear, she had discovered Chen Hengs weak spot: his ears were sensitive. Book 5: Chapter 29: The Golden-Haired, Perverted, Masked Man Book 5: Chapter 29: The Golden-Haired, Perverted, Masked Man Humph! After biting Chen Heng, Sirin flew to the side to check Bes wounds, leaving Chen Heng and Welt alone. So, Anti-Entropys leader, are you interested in a deal? Chen Heng asked Welt in an extremely enticing tone. What deal? Welt eyed Chen Heng warily, as Chen Heng did not fit the image he had in mind, more resembling a maniptor behind the scene. Youdo you know what is behind the moon? The back of the moon? What was behind the moon? Welt could be said to know and not know the answer. There was a ce covered by Honkai Energy at the back of the moon. Both Schicksal and Anti-Entropy knew about this. However, they did not know what this Honkai-Energy-covered ce hid. The back of the moon hides the legacy of a previous civilization. There is plenty of data for resisting the Honkai and And what? If not for the Herrscher of the Voids ghostly hands restraining his body, Welt would have pped Chen Heng. People who deliberately keep people in suspense are truly despicable! Then let me ask you a question. Do you have someone you want to bring back to life? Now, Chen Hengs tone made Welt feel the person before him was a devil tempting him. To achieve his goal, Chen Heng even used a weak entrancing technique. What do you mean? Does the back of the moon have something to resurrect people? Welt instantly became excited. He was not a sage, after all. Of course, he wanted something. The power to resurrect people was something practically everyone wanted. The one that Welt wanted to resurrect the most was, of course, the first-generation Welt. The real Welts death was the pain of his entire life. Not just Welt felt extremely excited. Otto, who had been hiding behind a burned tree after the battle, also felt extremely excited upon hearing this news. He had astonishing self-control, but even so, he felt flustered. Of course, Otto did his best to control himself. He did not immediately rush up to the man who could stand in the sky with his own abilities to ask about it. To Otto, this man was very strange. This man clearly did not have any Honkai Energy, and he showed no signs of using technology to achieve that feat, yet he stood in the sky with no help. Chen Hengs show of easily dealing with the atomic bomb left Otto terribly apprehensive. For a smart person like Otto, anything not under his control made him feel unsettled. Of course thats bogus. Nobody would believe theres a way to bring people back to life at such an advanced age, right? Chen Heng guffawed, wantonly mocking Welt and Otto, who had be extremely excited at his earlier words. Chen Heng had long discovered Ottos presence, as he had alreadyid his attraction web over half of the Siberian snowfield. He had said the earlier words for Ottos benefit. You Chen Heng did not know if Otto got provoked by this, but Welt got provoked. Welt struggled hard, wanting to punch Chen Heng. Just joking, just joking. Although the back of the moon has nothing that can resurrect people, I can. As long as that persons soul is still around, I can resurrect that person. How about that? Tempted? What exactly is a soul? Welt asked the same question Otto wanted to ask. What exactly is a soul? Chen Heng found it hard to answer Welts question. To him, things like souls weremon knowledge, something that needed no exnation. This was the difference between worlds. In Chen Hengs world, this wasmon knowledge, but in this world, it was something hard to exin. Furthermore, he also found the Honkai Beasts of this world hard to exin. If you ask me that, I have no way to answer. How about I let you have an out-of-body experience? Dont resist. Chen Heng extended his hand and grabbed Welts head. Then he used the Soul Capture Technique to pull Welts soul out. A technique like the Soul Capture Technique was extremely effective on ordinary people with no Spiritual Energy to protect their bodies. Although Welt was stronger than an ordinary Nascent Soul Realm cultivator, he did not have Spiritual Energy. Of course, this did not mean Welts soul was easy to pull out. In reality, his soul was extremely tough. Any other Nascent Soul Realm cultivator besides Chen Heng could not possibly have done this. Chen Hengs Will Energy was horrifyingly strong, which greatly boosted the effects of techniques that affected the soul, mind, or consciousness, like the Soul Capture Technique. Furthermore, another big reason Chen Heng could easily pull out Welts soul was Welts cooperativeness. How do you feel? Chen Heng asked Welt, whose soul was floating in the air. Incredible, Welt marveled as he looked at his transparent soul body and the ghostly hands holding his physical body. Alright, alright. Experiencing it once is enough. Being out for too long can cause irreversible harm to the soul. Chen Heng looked at the astonished Welt, then casually shoved Welts soul back into his body. Then (Is the first-generation Herrscher of Reasons soul still around?) Welt wanted to ask when his soul returned to his body, but Chen Heng interrupted him. Stop, stop, stop! Dont ask me where the first-generation Welts soul is. I dont know the answer. You (How did you know what I wanted to say?) Also, dont ask me why I know what you want to say. You (Youare you able to see the future?) How can that be? How can ordinary people believe in seeing the future? Do you believe in it? In any case, I dont. Welt shut up, indicating he had nothing to say. What could he say? Chen Heng had answered everything before he could ask what he wanted to ask. Chen Hengs finger gently swiped down. Then two spatial des silently sliced off the ghostly hands holding the Herrscher of Reason, undoing his restraints. He even used his attraction ability to support Welt to prevent the significantly injured Welt from crashing to death from a great height. It is time for a certain golden-haired, perverted, masked man to show himself, right? Youve been standing there for over three minutes already; arent you going to at least show your face? You should be very interested in the topic we just discussed, right? Chen Heng nced at the tree Otto was hiding behind. Then he used his attraction ability to rip out the half-dead tree, exposing the golden-haired man wearing a white tailcoat. Book 5: Chapter 30: Sirin Learns to Play Dirty Book 5: Chapter 30: Sirin Learns to y Dirty The golden-haired man wore a clown mask with a tear at the corner of one eye. Sir, you have a keen perception. So, are you interested in the earlier topic or not? Chen Heng went straight to the point. We just met. Isnt it too early to discuss this? Ill ask again: are you interested in the earlier topic or not? Im interested, Otto answered honestly after some silence. You are interested, right? But I will not tell you how to find another persons soul, you damn bastard. No matter how many clones you create, they are useless without a soul. Feeling frustrated? Come and fight me if you can! Chen Heng adopted an arrogant, brazen, and mocking expression, his sudden change in tone catching Otto and Welt off-guard. &&^)(*! &*&! *&&^! I must say, thats not very nice. I have no grievances with you. Otto endured the anger in his heart, doing his best to remain calm and talk to Chen Heng. After all, from Welts behavior, perhaps Chen Heng could really see souls. No grievances? Who are you fooling? Sirin,e over. Stop petting your dragon and quicklye over. Chen Heng waved at the distant Sirin in summons. Elder Brother, whats up? Upon seeing Chen Heng calling her, Sirin gave the Be dragon one final pet before flying over. Do you see the clown below? Beat him up until he dies. Ermbeating him up is fine, but why? Sirin shot a few Subspace Lances at Otto as a probe. The one below is Ottosclone. Although the attacks will not reach that old bastard Otto, we can vent your anger on his clone. Furthermore, Ottos consciousness is in this body. Since negotiations were impossible, Otto immediately fought back. He used his Void Archives to create an imitation of Fenghuang Down to influence Sirins consciousness. [TL Note: Void Archives is the 1st Divine Key. As it was made with the core of the Previous Eras Herrscher of Reason, it possesses simr powers to Welt, the Herrscher of Reason in the Current Era. It also contains knowledge from the Previous Era. Here is more information on the Void Archives: /wiki/Void_Archives. Fenghuang Down is the 8th Divine Key, wielded by Fu Hua. Here is its fandom entry, but there isnt much info: /wiki/Fenghuang_Down_(Key).] Although this Otto was just a clone, he did not n to sacrifice this body for nothing. While this body was made of Soulium, it could not endure the full power of a Herrscher. Hey, Elder Brother. Are you sure that is Otto below? He is just standing there without moving like a fool. Does he think my Subspace Lances aim is that terrible? Or does he think my Subspace Lances cannot change direction? Sirin asked Chen Heng uncertainly, pointing at the motionless Otto, who had used the Fenghuang Down on her but did not change his location even once. Is this person really Schicksals Overseer? He looks stupid. The 8th Divine Key, Fenghuang Down, the Key of Sentience, could manipte brain signals, causing the people who saw the feathers to fall into an illusion it created. Unfortunately, this incredible weapon had no effect on Sirin. After all, the Mental Defense Ring on Sirins finger was not merely for decoration. Damn it! This Herrscher of the Void is not affected by the Fenghuang Down. Otto initially nned to dodge Sirins first wave of Subspace Lances, then use the Fenghuang Down to influence her. Under normal circumstances, Sirin should be seeing a scene of her Subspace Lances not affecting Otto despite him standing at his original spot without moving. Because Otto trusted in the Fenghuang Downs effects too much, he failed to dodge immediately when Sirin fired her second wave of Subspace Lances. Hence, he had to dodge hastily when they approached. Unfortunately, it was toote. Although the Soulium body made Otto very nimble, allowing him to dodge a few Subspace Lances and not suffer too severe an injury, he still ended up in a sorry state. Sirin, dont say that. Do you see the feathers drifting in the air below? Thats the 8th Divine Key, Fenghuang Down. It can pull others into an illusion. If not for the ring I gave you, you would never hit him. Sirin said nothing. Instead, she looked at Otto, who survived her second wave of probing attacks. Then, she shot more than one hundred Subspace Lances from behind her at him. Furthermore, she even twisted space around him, preventing him from fleeing. Sirin became serious. Although Sirin restrained Otto by twisting the space around him, the extent of it was Its better left unsaid. Anyway, Otto was not one to be taken lightly; his Soulium body was not that fragile. Just as the Subspace Lances were about to strike Otto, he broke free of his restraints. After breaking free, Otto faced the approaching Subspace Lances unflustered. A Soulium body naturally possessed some special attributes, including improved dynamic vision; the various Subspace Lances moved at a manageable speed to Ottos eyes. Otto tilted his body to dodge the first Subspace Lance, then took half a step to the left, finding a gap between the one hundred-odd Subspace Lances to dodge. Of course, this wave was not over yet. More Subspace Lances continued firing at Otto. Otto tilted his head, narrowly dodging a Subspace Lance that flew by his ear. He continuously searched for gaps between the Subspace Lances for evasion. Otto looked like he was ying a bullet hell game. He narrowly dodged all the Subspace Lances with little difficulty, but he was not entirely unharmed. At the very least, his clean, white tailcoat was now tattered. Preventing his body from getting injured was already the limit; he had no leeway to protect his clothes. Herrscher of the Void, is this all you are capable of? Otto started mocking Sirin when he believed his clone could leave this ce safely. Oh? Is that so? Sirin did not get angry. Instead, she looked at Otto yfully, as thoughughing at him. Suddenly, Otto sensed danger behind him. He wanted to dodge but found a few ghostly hands restraining his arms. Bang! Besides the ghostly arms restraining Otto, an evenrger ghostly arm wielded Club, smashing it on Ottos head. Ottos Soulium clone immediately fainted. When Sirins ghostly hands released Otto, he fell forward stiffly, face-first into the snow. Even if Sirin did not understand shaking the soul, how could she not understand a mental attack, given her fondness for games? Book 5: Chapter 31:1: Sirin: Elder Brother, You Are Looking Down on Herrschers (Sob), Part 1 Book 5: Chapter 31:1: Sirin: Elder Brother, You Are Looking Down on Herrschers (Sob), Part 1 The earlier set of Subspace Lances was just to distract Otto. Sirin had heard Chen Heng clearly earlier. While this Otto was just a clone, his consciousness was in this clone. Furthermore, Chen Heng said this body was made of Soulium. Although she did not know what Soulium was, it sounded top-ss. Even so, she was not satisfied with just killing one of Ottos clones. How could just one clone make up for her suffering? Sirin had already attained the first step of cultivation, now an Energy Refinement Realm cultivator. Hence, she understood the soul-shaking effect of Club, which Chen Heng handed to her. Elder Brother! Elder Brother! What should we do with Otto now? Sirin came over to Chen Heng, carrying Otto with her ghostly hands. Ermeven if you ask me, I do not know. This fellow is just a clone. Furthermore, his consciousness would just go to another body when he dies. It is basically eternal life in another form. How about we add something to him? Chen Heng had pondered for a while because of his contract with Fu Hua. If he made a move on Otto, it also counted as causing harm to human civilization. After all, while Otto did not care about fighting the Honkai and even intentionally suppressed the development of civilization, he carried quite a bit of influence. However, there should not be a problem with adding something to him. What can we add? If we try to do something destructive to Ottos consciousness, he might immediately shift his consciousness away, so I can only add something with imperceptible influence. Sirin, have you heard of the Yinyang Soul Transformation Technique? Let me think. Is it that high-grade technique that can turn a man into a crossdressing pervert? Sirin had seen this technique before. Your understanding is too superficial. It is not turning a man into a crossdressing pervert. This technique targets the soul, gradually turning a male soul into a female soul or vice versa. Furthermore, its effects are subtle and gradual. People without Spiritual Energy would find it hard to detect. If no one helps him remove this technique, the soul will even influence the physical body and cause a transformation. ButElder Brother, why did you learn such a perverted technique? Cut the crap. Just tell me, do you want to do it? I do. Sorry, Sirin. Due to circumstances, I cannot help you kill this scoundrel. We can only teach him a small lesson. Its fine. Im already happy that Elder Brother came for me. I hope Otto will start doubting life when he discovers himself slowly turning into a woman. ------ After Chen Heng sessfully executed this high-grade soul technique, he felt exhausted. After all, this technique affected the soul, requiring an enormous amount of Spiritual Energy. Furthermore, Chen Heng could not replenish Spiritual Energy in this world. When he arrived in this world, he felt like he had entered a heavily polluted area, even worse than London. While Spiritual Energy was abundant, it had a berserk vor. Hence, Chen Heng could only use spirit stones to replenish his Spiritual Energy. Alright, Sirin. Kill the clone. Ive finished executing the technique. Furthermore, I added something good. Chen Heng tossed Otto back to Sirin. Although he could not kill Otto, killing a clone was eptable. Once this body was destroyed, the memories of this clone would be sent back to Ottos main bodydid this fellow have a main body? It did not matter. Once the memory returned, the technique would be sessful. Furthermore, Chen Heng added a virus, the Machine Pox Virus, which cost 1,000 points. This virus would be nted in the consciousness, then invade the main brain when the infected consciousness returned. Eventually, it would paralyze all the bodies connected to the main brain. However, it would not cause any harm to the consciousness. This trick countered the technology or magic enabling the transference of consciousness. Alright. Sirin only let out her bloodlust after Chen Heng gave her permission. Sirin had suffered a lot in Babylon Labs. It would be impossible for her not to resent Otto. However, she could only endure it because Chen Heng was here. Sirin tossed Ottos body into a ck hole she had been building up for ten minutes. Then she sent Subspace Lances out in different directions around him, making them stab into his body. When the countless Subspace Lances stabbed him, he started to regain consciousness. However, an immense force tried to rip him apart before he could react. Otto wanted to resist, but he could not summon any strength. Even his consciousness felt too lethargic to resist. Welt watched as the ck hole gradually consumed the porcupine-like Otto clone andpressed him into a fist-sized metal ball. If it were Chen Heng, he would have reduced Otto to nothing long ago. This was why Sirin still had to train her spatial ability. Chen Heng had searched the clone for valuable items but found only a dagger. It seemed that his thoughts of studying the Void Archives could not be realized. Lord Leader of Anti-Entropy, you can prepare to explore the back of the moon in another few hours. By the way, youd best bring Siegfried, a person from the House Kana. What do you mean? Dont ask. If you ask, Ill just answer that I know nothing. Also, Im taking this Star of Eden. It is just an imitation anyway, right? Thats not right. This thingWelt, can you demonstrate that faux ck hole? Just once? Chen Heng initially intended to keep the fake Star of Eden to study so he could learn how to create faux ck holes. However, heter realized only Welt could use it; it would just be a disposable item in the hands of others. Chen Heng tossed the Star of Eden back to Welt, asking him to demonstrate the faux ck hole. Welt, who was being held in the air by Chen Heng, agreed to the request after some contemtion. He had no other choice anyway, as the current situation did not favor him. Furthermore, it looked like the pair of siblings before him were not particrly interested in destroying humanity. Book 5: Chapter 31:2: Sirin: Elder Brother, You Are Looking Down on Herrschers (Sob), Part 2 Book 5: Chapter 31:2: Sirin: Elder Brother, You Are Looking Down on Herrschers (Sob), Part 2 Welt exerted hisst bit of strength to activate the Star of Eden in his hand. Suddenly, a tiny ck dot appeared in the sky and gradually grew into a small, expanding ck hole. Then a powerful suction came from the ck hole. Because Welt held the Star of Eden, the suction did not significantly affect him. He turned his head to look at Chen Heng and Sirin and discovered they were coping even better than he was. Sirin looked at the ck hole above with curiosity. Although it looked terrifying, its suction did not work on her at all. Sirin looked at the contemtive Chen Heng and immediately understood what had happened. It would be strange if a ck holes attraction would work on Chen Heng, who had an attraction ability. Chen Heng contemted the faux ck hole and soon understood how to create it. To create this faux ck hole, one has to choose a point and copse it with immense gravitational force or attraction force. First, lets try breaking down this faux ck hole. Chen Heng extended his right hand towards the ck hole overhead, clenched it, and used his gravity control ability to create an inverse gravity field at the center of the ck hole. Actually, Chen Hengs gesture did nothing. He was just used to gesturing as a mental trigger. The faux ck hole was initially stable and growing stronger, but it destabilized when Chen Heng messed with it. As he continued putting in some effort, the ck hole scattered. However, the strange thing was that such a tremendousmotion did not affect anything outside the ck hole. Only the suction from the ck hole disappeared; no repulsive forces ensued. The main reason was that Chen Heng was on apletely different level from the imitation Star of Eden. That was why he could urately match the ck holes gravitational force. The imitation Star of Eden in Welts hand crackled and shattered. Many thanks, Welt. I now understand how to make a faux ck hole. Furthermore, dont even think of asking me forpensation. I know you made this imitation Star of Eden using the Herrscher of Reasons ability. Chen Heng looked at Welt warily, worried Welt would try extorting from him. Dont worry; I wont. Also, how did you causehow did you break down the faux ck hole? Welt waved, disavowing any ns to demandpensation. He did not wish to die young from failing at extortion. Dying like that would be too embarrassing, right? Let me show you. First, we need to create a ck hole Chen Heng raised his hand, using gravity to copse a point far from himself to create a powerful ck hole singrity. Then he released his control over it. The ck hole singrity immediately erged, instantly forming a ck hole over ten timesrger in diameter than the one Welt made. Welt could not resist the force, getting pulled over. Fortunately, the hand of Chen Hengs attraction force holding Welt pulled him back. Like before, Chen Heng and Sirin were unaffected because of the attraction barrier. Ermsorry about that. I ced the ck hole farther away to prevent idents and even held back on power. Unexpectedly, it is still this powerful. However, it does not matter. We just have to create an inverse gravitational field at the center of this ck hole like thisand it scatters. Right after Chen Heng spoke, the extremely horrifying, erging ck hole scattered without any wind. All the snow and trees pulled into the air by the ck hole fell back to the ground. You Are you the 9th Herrscher? Welt asked incredulously. Damn! Dont nder me! Im not some Herrscher. Elder Brother, do you look down on Herrschers? Chen Heng felt a tug on his sleeves. When he lowered his head, Sirins eyes were tearing up like she would cry at the slightest provocation. Sirin, whats wrong? Dont cry. How am I looking down on Herrschers? Chen Heng became flustered. But your words just now were clearly contemptuous of Herrschers. I can even tell you are looking down on me. Do you disdain me? Actually, Sirin was a childcking a sense of security. She had depended on her mother for survival, and when her mother died, she got sent to Babylon Labs. She had experienced hell here, and her friends passing away had a significant impact on her psyche. Otherwise, why would Sirin long for Cecilia after interacting with Cecilia for just a few short days in an illusion in the original storyline? [TL Note: Cecilia Schariac is Siegfried Kanas wife and the mother of Kiana, who is the main character. She was an S-Ranked Valkyrie and Schicksals most powerful Valkyrie. In the Second Eruption, Sirin trapped Cecilia and Siegfried in an illusion where they became Sirins parents. Cecilia had seen through the illusion but yed along, trying to be a mother to Sirin because she saw Sirins pain. You can read more about Cecilia and her backstory here: /wiki/Cecilia_Schariac.] One reason was Sirins experiencing maternal love, which she hadcked for a long time, in those few days. Another reason was Cecilias hugging her in their final moments before they died in a nuclear bombardment by Schicksal. Now, Chen Heng had taken over Cecilias role. His treatment of Sirin was no less caring than Cecilias. Setting aside things like cultivation techniques or the Mental Defense Ring, he had satisfied her desires for clothes, food, games, and other basic needs. As Sirin embraced her newfound role as a Herrscher, she couldnt help feeling conflicted over Chen Hengs remarks. After all, it was he who had guided her to the colossal egg, the very catalyst of her Herrscher awakening. If he toyed with her like that, he would truly regret it. Sirin, Sirin, calm down first. What I meant earlier was that I cannot be a Herrscher because I am the Chen nsst descendant. If my bloodline changed because of turning into a Herrscher, my ancestor would y me alive. It is definitely not what you are thinking. Why would I disdain you? Chen Hengs words were the truth. Before he knew his ancestor was still alive, he had considered bing the Herrscher of Stars. After all, he felt it could strengthen his gravity ability. Of course, that thought urred to him when he had just awakened the gravity ability and was not strong yet. However, in the current situation, it was impossible for Chen Heng to be a Herrscher, never in his life. Bing a Herrscher would not only alter his body but also seemed like it would not contribute much to his strength. Hence, Chen Heng no longer cared for it. Really? Elder Brother, you arent lying to me? My precious, demanding younger sister, just think. When have I ever lied to you? You already lied to me the first time we met, iming me to be your adopted younger sister. It looked like Sirin still dwelled on this matter. That aside, there isnt any other instance, right? Chen Heng had indeed lied to Sirin in that matter. However, they had not known each other then. Who could have imagined their rtionship would improve as they lived with each other? That could not be helped. That seems so. Book 5: Chapter 32:1: Honkai God, Write Me an IOU, Part 1 Book 5: Chapter 32:1: Honkai God, Write Me an IOU, Part 1 Alright, alright. Settle down. Listen to me. Elder Brother will bring you to get something good. Welt, lets part here, then. Your good ally Siegfried should be arriving in another three minutes. Bye! Chen Heng waved his hand, cing the exhausted Welt on the snowfield; he even provided Welt with a cushion. Then he vanished with Sirin and her Be dragon. Siegfried arrived three minutester and saw Welt lying on a cushion. You arrived prettyte. You took so long to arrive; even the battle has ended, Welt mocked the panting Siegfried while struggling to sit up. Dont mind the details. Im here now, right? ------ After vanishing, Chen Heng brought Sirin to the back of the moon. He had previously used his Precognition and seen himself simply watching without doing anything. That resulted in Sirin suffering severe injuries. Then Be brought her to this ce. Of course, that was just one of the possible futures. It was not that Chen Heng had truly stood by idly. This was merely a possible future Chen Heng had seen when he searched, using his noninterference as the parameter. He could achieve this after awakening his Absolute Precognition twice. Chen Heng used his spatial jump to reach the back of the moon from Siberia in one go, no need foryovers. The two humans and one dragon stood quietly above the back of the moon, looking at a massive, dpidated pce below. Although the moon was a vacuum environment, Sirin did not need a spacesuit as a Herrscher. As a Honkai Beast, the Be dragon did not even need to breathe. As for Chen Heng, there was no need to worry; he could rely on the Spiritual Energy in his body to survive. Elder Brother, this is? This is your opportunity to be a five-core Herrscher. Lets go. Chen Heng took the lead in approaching that pce. Sirin followed behind, riding on the Be dragons head. There was an open-air altar at the center of this dpidated pce. This altar had an irregr cylindrical pir surrounded by many stone pirs. Elder Brother, that God speaking to me in my mind has been telling me to touch that irregr golden pir ever since we got here. Then go touch it. What are you afraid of? ErmElder Brother, arent you worried for me even just a bit? Sirin looked at Chen Heng with a moue of dissatisfaction. Stop saying foolish things. If I dont worry about you, who will I worry about? However, I have absolute faith in the Mental Defense Ring you are wearing. Never mind, never mind. How about we touch it together and see what happens? Of course, Chen Heng knew what would happen. However, he held Sirins hand as they headed for that irregr pir to give her some confidence. When Sirin touched that irregr pir, white light shed. Then Chen Heng and Sirin found themselves standing in a nk, white space with a stone throne. A little white figure sat on that throne in an arrogant posture. Thats right, a little white figure simr to the Criminal in Detective Conan. It did not have any male or female characteristics, just a different color. [TL Note: The Criminal in Detective Conan is not a specific character but a substitute image for the culprit of a case to hide their true identity. Here is more information on it: /wiki/%22The_Criminal%22.] Because of the Mental Defense Ring, Sirin felt nothing. However, it was different for Chen Heng. Although his willpower was extremely resilient, it was not to the extent that he couldpletely ignore the Honkai God. Chen Heng could clearly feel the might of this little white figure; it felt like he faced the supreme truth, an extremely mystical feeling. Chen Heng understood that the little white figure before him was not some minor deity out of Japans 8,000,000 deities. It was the Honkai Impact 3rds omnipotent god in person. However, Chen Heng was utterly fearless. Elder Brother, it is God. Its voice has been ringing in my ears ever since I came out of the giant egg. Hey! Isnt that sexual harassment? Chen Heng looked in shock at Sirin and the little white figure on the throne. A female voice! Its a female voice! Sirin clenched her tiny fists and vigorously pounded them on Chen Heng. Oh? Is that the case? ThenLittle White Figure, can you speak? Chen Heng did not show the reverence ordinary people had for God. After all, he even dared to make the newborn world consciousness call him father. He even dared to mess with a world consciousness, what more a God? However, he likely could not defeat this God, as he did not know where to start; this made things tricky. Nevertheless, this little white figure let Chen Heng enter this space, so he was in no danger for now. Furthermore, even if there was danger, he feared nothing. You want to attack me? Well, go on and try. If I retaliate, Ill be your grandson. Of course, if a certain nes automatic counterattack activates? You cant me me. You. Are you interested in bing a Herrscher? I think highly of you. Sirins voice reverberated in the white space. However, Chen Heng noticed she did not open her mouth while he looked at her. Since it was not Sirin or Chen Heng, it had to be the little white figure. When he looked at the little white figure again, he saw the figure had taken on Sirins appearance. There were distinct facial features, although she did not have any color. Chen Heng pondered this. This so-called Honkai God is even more half-hearted than the world consciousness. When Chen Heng went sightseeing, he had brought the world consciousness along. Although its figure had turned increasingly immaterial, it still had color. The little-white-figure version of Sirin did not even have color, no different from a marble statue. Are you the Honkai God? Book 5: Chapter 32:2: Honkai God, Write Me an IOU, Part 2 Book 5: Chapter 32:2: Honkai God, Write Me an IOU, Part 2 I can only be considered a portion of Gods strength, but Gods consciousness resides within me. What do you think of my proposal? Are you interested in being a Herrscher? I can give you Gods power. The little white figure maintained her arrogant posture on the stone throne. While she did not open her mouth, Sirins voice echoed in the pure-white space. Elder Brother, why do I feel that this little white figure is babbling? Also, why do these world consciousnesses or gods like to use my appearance? Is it because your younger sister is too beautiful? Sirin asked Chen Heng as she touched her face narcissistically. Younger Sister, dont be so conceited. The newborn world consciousness took your appearance because you fed it. As for the Honkai Godwell, let me ask you this: would you rather be a beautiful girl or a crude man? Isnt it still because I am beautiful? You said it, beautiful girl. Younger Sister, do you know you ended the conversation with that? Your thoughts are truly unique. Human, Im asking you a question. Sirins voice resounded again. Ah! Right! Honkai God, right? Sorry, my bad. I do not have any intention of bing a Herrscher. I respectfully decline to be an inhuman creature. Ouch! Towards the end of Chen Hengs words, Sirin pinched the soft flesh at his waist and twisted hard. Although Chen Heng did not feel any pain, he cried out so as not to hurt Sirins feelings. Why? Is bing a Herrscher bad? Its bad, extremely bad. If I be a Herrscher, I cannot guarantee the purity of my bloodline. Chen Heng shook his head and decisively refused. What a joke! I have a bona fide transcenders bloodline. How can I give it up for your meager strength? Oh? Are you not afraid of me killing you for this answer? This time, the echoing Sirins voice contained a threatening tone. Honestly speaking, Chen Heng felt quite excited to hear these threatening words in Sirins voice. This was a queen-like version of Sirin. Excellent! I shall train Sirin to develop in this direction. Dont say that. Fighting and killing are not good. Wouldnt sitting down and chatting be better? But humans and Honkai are on opposite sides. You dont want to be a Herrscher or to die; this puts me on the spot. I dont like hearing that. Kill me if you can. If you dont attack me, you will be my grandson. How about that? Attack if you can. Ill let you have a three-move advantage. Chen Heng extremely arrogantly answered the little white figures question, even raising his middle finger at her. Humph! Ill spare you on ount of that 2nd Herrscher beside you. Sirin, my 2nd Herrscher, are you interested in seeding my strength to destroy humanity on Earth? the little white figure snorted in Sirins voice before ignoring Chen Heng. In reality, it was the little white figure who got scared. For some reason, the man before her gave her an extremely dangerous feeling, as if she would die if she attacked to kill. In fact, if they really fought, Chen Heng might be a match for this portion of Gods strength. In this ce, the only thing that could sh with this God was Chen Hengs Will Energy sword. His other abilities, like attraction, would be quite useless. This was a mental space, so physical attacks had little effect. I am very interested in the Gods power you talked about, but Im not interested in destroying humanity or anything like that. How about this? You give me the power, and Ill look around for someone interested in destroying humanity. What do you think? Sirin felt no interest in destroying humanity, as it was too troublesome. What a glib tongue! Since thats the case, leave. The little white figure on the throne waved. Thennothing happened. What a joke! You want me to show up and go as you please? Have you not heard this saying before: it is easy to invoke a deity, but sending one away is difficult? Chen Heng held Sirins hand, the one with the Mental Defense Ring. Theypletely ignored the influence of the Honkai God. What do you want? Traitors of Honkai are not qualified to receive my power. Sorry, you will have to hand it over, regardless. This is a robbery! Chen Heng shouted, holding up his ancestral ne with one end pointed at the Honkai God, rather the little white figure. Chen Hengs ancestor had left three automatic counterattacks in the ne. However, he had not said the attacks could be manually activated. This was something Chen Heng figured out after studying the ne. Human, move that ne away; dont point it at me. This time, some fluster entered the Honkai Gods voice, as it sensed fatal danger from the ne. Ive already said this is a robbery. Hand over all the Herrscher Cores, or this great me will kill you, Chen Heng said in a ruthless tone, scaring the little white figure. If you kill me, you cant obtain this power. Furthermore, this is just a portion of my power. You cannot threaten my main body. The little white figure recovered herposure. Who are you lying to? You dont really think I cant threaten your main body, right? Rather, do you look down on the force sealed in this ne? Just killing one clone before me? How can that be? Once my ne activates, not to mention your clone, even your true body will die. Chen Heng shook the ancestral ne in his hand. Chen Heng was not lying. After all, these were attacks sealed by his ancestor, who could threaten the entire world. How could they simply destroy the clone before him? That would be like shooting a mosquito with a cannon. It was just like how his ancestor could use the ancestral crystal as an intermediary to kill all the non-Chen-n people who had used the crystal. This attack could also kill the true body of the enemy by using the clone as an intermediary. After some silence, the little white figure decisively submitted because the ne posed too grave a threat to her. Isnt it just one Herrscher Core? Take it. The little white figure waved. Then a green Herrscher Core appeared before Chen Heng and Sirin. Sirin conscientiously ced the Herrscher Core in her Mental Defense Ring. In fact, the ring also had a spatial storage function. Are you satisfied now? If you are, get the hell out. Are you sure theres just one Herrscher Core and not four? Keep ying tricks, and Ill kill you and take the Herrscher Cores myself. This couldnt fool Chen Heng, as he had seen the original storyline. Tsk! Take them. Between her life and the Herrscher Cores, the little white figure chose her life. The Herrscher Cores were not valuable anyway. Although the little white figure was uncertain whether this person could kill her true body, she did not want to risk it; better safe than sorry. Ive given you the Herrscher Cores already. Are you satisfied now? Get out! How is this calling in two prospective subordinates? These two are simply troublemakers. No, no, no. Im not satisfied yet. Who are you trying to send off with these mere trinkets? After Sirin put away the other three cores, Chen Heng eyed the little white figure with disdain. What more do you want? I only have a portion of my power sealed here. That is all I can take out. No way. This still feels like Im losing out. You threatened me, but I only got four trashy cores. The more I think about it, the more I feel I lost out. How about this? Write me an IOU. Book 5: Chapter 33:1: Another Poké Ball Victim, Part 1 Book 5: Chapter 33:1: Another Pok Ball Victim, Part 1 Chen Heng thought for a while. I cannot use the Herrscher Core to be a Herrscher myself. If I be a Herrscher, my ancestor will y my skin. I dont get any benefits at all. You are going too far. This is inhuman! Youare not human, right? This is just the most suitable phrasing I found in the humannguage repository for the current situation. Honkai God, I heard you are omniscient and omnipotent. Is that right? Chen Hengs eyes lit up as he thought of something. Right now, Im not omnipotent, but I can be barely considered omniscient. After all, this is just a portion of my power, so it is limited. Thats great. Youll be our Google, then. Come,e,e. This is the ball I prepared for you. Quicklye in. Chen Heng took out an Ultra Ball and waved it at the little white figure. Chen Heng had purchased two new Pok Balls from the associations store. One was the Ultra Ball in his hand. After all, this was the Honkai God; even if it was just a portion of the true Honkai God, he should treat it better. That was why he bought the Ultra Ball. If he could not capture the little white figure, he could return it. This was worth 800 points. The other ball, which was in his spatial storage, was a Heavy Ball, the same as Fafnirs. He had prepared it for Be, as he felt Sirin would be reluctant to leave Be behind. What is that? Although the little white figure did not know what Chen Heng held, it could sense deep malice, even if it did not know where the malice came from. This is an extremely wondrous tool, able to store non-human living beings. That way, I can bring you out. Arent you God? Why dont you know about this insignificant detail? Humph! Dont think I dont know you are not of this world. How can I know about the things you take out? This is quite something. How did you know Im not from this world? Because I dont know about you. Thats how I know you are not from this world. Its no exaggeration to say that it would be impossible for me to know nothing of you if you were someone from this world. Right, right. You are incredible. So, are youing in or not? If you donte in, Ill stab you to death with a sword. Furthermore, I can bring you out after youe in. Are you interested in personally destroying humanity or experiencing human life? Theres only this one chance. If you dont agree, just say bye-bye to the world. After speaking, Chen Heng immediately tossed the Ultra Ball at the Honkai Gods consciousness, as he knew this was his best chance to capture the Honkai Gods consciousness into the Pok Ball. When the Honkai God said he was not from this world, he finally took the Honkai God seriously. Then, he used his Absolute Precognition to observe dozens of possible futures within the next one second. Finally, he realized his best chance to capture the Honkai Gods consciousness was when it was confusedwith an 80-percent probability of sess. Indeed, perhaps because the little white figure wanted to protect itself (fearing death in all likelihood), felt some interest in what Chen Heng said, or just wanted to escape this darn seal, the Pok Ball sessfully captured it. Of course, the Pok Ball being an Ultra Ball was a factor. The Pok Balls from the associations store were set to capture non-human living beings. As long as this consciousness body was not human, it was within the scope of the Pok Balls target. After Chen Heng took back the Pok Ball, the white, nk mental space shattered. Then he and Sirin returned to the dpidated altar. We came out just like that? Elder Brother, be honest with me. That Pok Ball is what Fafnir and Elder Sister Jeanne dArc stay in, right? I recall this thing was specifically used for taming pets, right? Sirin had seen this ball previously, and Jeanne dArc hid nothing from Sirin, telling her everything. Thats right. This thing can capture any non-human living being, Chen Heng openly admitted. He had not lied to any human, only a ghost. All non-human living beings? Elder Brother, dont tell me Herrschers fall under that category? Sirin silently moved away after Chen Heng exined the functions of the Pok Ball. Younger Sister, your little head contains an extremely intelligent brain. Why didnt I think of that? Chen Heng pped his forehead, realizing Sirin was right. Herrschers were not human. Otherwise, they could not survive in a vacuum environment with such ease. That meant a Pok Ball could capture Herrschers. Elder Brother, I treat you as my elder brother, but you want to make me a pet? I misjudged you! Although Sirin said that, she did not move farther away from Chen Heng. Rather, her right hand silently and mischievously reached for the soft flesh around Chen Hengs waist. Sirin, what normally goes on in your little head? Am I such a person? Chen Heng smacked away Sirins evil hand, which was reaching for his waist. Then he ruthlessly pinched her cheeks. Is that so? When we were in your world, you made a world consciousness that looked mostly like me call you father. Now, you turned a miniature version of me into a pet. I now wonder if Elder Brother has a fetish. Sirin struggled free of Chen Hengs hands and looked at him with disdain. When Sirin put it this way, even Chen Heng felt he was a pervert. Upon further consideration, there was nothing wrong with her analysis. Thats not right. Actually, I was preparing to use the Honkai Gods consciousness as a thank-you gift for Fu Hua, so we cannot consider this my pet. Chen Heng tossed the Ultra Ball in the air, toying with it as he exined to Sirin. Who is Fu Hua? Elder Brother, you got another woman outside again! Sirin used her Herrscher powers to hover slightly higher than Chen Heng. Then she started pinching Chen Hengs cheeks in revenge for his pinching hers. He did not resist, letting her do as she pleased. She was gentle, and it felt like a massage. How do you think your elder brother came to this world? Its because theres an association member in this world, Fu Hua. Why dont we keep it? Why give it to someone else? Why should we keep it? If you want to y, theres a higher-grade world consciousness at home to provide you with entertainment. If you say it is pretty, it is not as pretty as my little Sirin. Furthermore, after we return to our world, a portion of the Honkai God would be as good as crippled. It would be impossible for it to be omnipotent, much less omniscient. It might as well remain in this world and be useful. This Pok Ball is expensive, right? It looks more premium than Elder Sister Jeanne dArcs Pok Ball. It is very expensive. Thats why I cannot just give it to Fu Hua for nothing. No matter what, I have to get back some of my initial investment. Furthermore, this Pok Ball is bound to me and cannot be transferred. However, I can rent it to her. As for how Fu Hua uses it, thats her business. Wait for a while. Ill inform her. Book 5: Chapter 33:2: Another Poké Ball Victim, Part 2 Book 5: Chapter 33:2: Another Pok Ball Victim, Part 2 Chen Heng directly hugged Sirin while sitting on the Be dragons head so that she would not interrupt him while he chatted in the chat group. The Be dragon did not resist, as it knew it could not defeat him. Furthermore, its master was also on its head. Sirin did not resist. Rather, she wanted this. He Who Knows Fate: @t-Chested Chinese. Immortal Fu Hua, are you interested in the Honkai God on the moon? t-Chested Chinese: Huh? Why do you ask? Also, dont call me immortal. He Who Knows Fate: Do you know the associations store has something called Pok Balls? Solomon: That cant be, right? Did you use a Pok Ball to capture something messy again? He Who Knows Fate: Ahem! Ahem! What do you mean, messy? Solomon: I recall you used Pok Balls to capture Fafnir and Jeanne dArc Alter. Dont tell me you captured a Honkai Gods consciousness? He Who Knows Fate: Stay low-key. Keep it on the down low. t-Chested Chinese: I just looked at the Pok Balls description. That means Kazuma the Brute: That means Big Brother Chen Heng used the Pok Ball to capture the Honkai Gods consciousness? My big brother, indeed. Truly a brute! He Who Knows Fate: If you dont know how to praise someone, speak less. I cant be happy about that. Also, dont keep calling it Honkai God. I have given it a more intimate name: Little White. Umaru-chan: Your naming creativity is really underwhelming. t-Chested Chinese: The Pok Ball cant be transferred, right? He Who Knows Fate: But I can rent it out. Furthermore, I wont cheat you. How about 1,000 points a month? Little White knows a lot of things and should be helpful in dealing with the Honkai. How about it? Are you interested? t-Chested Chinese: I am. At 1,000 points, it is not expensive anyway, sure. He Who Knows Fate: Ill send it over now. t-Chested Chinese: Alright. Thus, Chen Heng sessfully concluded an exploitative transaction with Fu Hua. He first transferred the usage rights of Little Whites Ultra Ball to Fu Hua. She would send the rent to him after finding time toplete a mission a few dayster. He Who Knows Fate: Did you know? It turns out that Pok Balls can capture Herrschers. Faillen Angel Gabriel: What? Are you thinking of taming your younger sister into a pet? Kazuma the Brute: Truly Big Brother Chen Heng. He Who Knows Fate: Kazuma, thats enough from you. Kazuma the Brute: Got it, Big Brother. Efreet: I feel Kazuma is right. Chen Heng, you are indeed bing increasingly brutish. You can even go so far with just the Pok Ball. At first, you captured a person and a dragon. Now, you captured a god and even mentioned capturing Herrschers. Dont tell me you are really thinking of turning your younger sister into your pet? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Ptooey! How filthy! He Who Knows Fate: I warn you: dont nder me. It was Sirin who thought of it. She suddenly asked me if it was possible after I exined the Pok Ball. After thinking about it, I realized she was right. nk Never Loses: It looks like your younger sister has some ideas. He Who Knows Fate: Shut up. nk Never Loses: Alright, alright, alright. Ill shut up. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Do you think Chen Heng will capture a world consciousness or something like that someday? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: I feel targeted. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Dont misunderstand. Im not referring to you. Im referring to the world consciousness in Chen Hengs house calling him father. As a world consciousness, Root, do you think it is possible? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: It is impossible to capture a world consciousness, at least not with this Pok Ball. The Pok Ball has its limits; it cannot capture anything that surpasses the world, like a world consciousness. Furthermore, dont entertain thoughts of capturing a world consciousness. The Multidimensional World Consciousness Conference will put a bounty on you. Queen of Ice and Snow: That is enough to get hunted down? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Well, its not to say you cant think about it. Rather, if anyone dares to mess with a world consciousness without a good excuse, that is equal to dering war on the Multidimensional World Consciousness Conference. Magus of Flowers: What did I miss? Ah! So, Chen Heng stopped seeing his younger sister as a younger sister? He is now treating her as a daughter and a pet? Truly the administrator, indeed; he set his sights high. He Who Knows Fate: Huh? Magus of Flowers: Dont be embarrassed. If you are tempted, dont hide it. He Who Knows Fate: Dont be ridiculous. Tempted? Magus of Flowers: Now, he gets embarrassed and angry after I exposed the truth. He Who Knows Fate: Hey! Yakumo Yukari, I got some information for you. Actually, you dont need to search for a suitable world mission. You just need to go to Doctor Romans world, and you can summon that bastard Merlin using any Singrity. He Who Knows Fate: Of course, it is better not to choose the seven Singrities in the main story line. Pick one that will not affect the main world too much after your activities. That way, you can avoid causing trouble. Magus of Flowers: !!! 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: !!! 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Little brother, beautifully done. Your suggestion is valuable. Ill go find Doctor Romanter. Magus of Flowers: He Who Knows Fate, there are no grievances between us. Why did you sabotage me? He Who Knows Fate: No grievances? Are you a goldfish with only seven seconds of memory? Just look at a few messages above and see what you just said. Magus of Flowers: Solomon: Actually, I can provide the venue. With the Dimension Administrators Association as my backer, I can call for reinforcements, even if I cannot beat my opponent. This has significantly raised my position in Chaldea. I can do this, at the very least. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Chen Heng provided a strand of Merlins hair. Then adding the summoning materials this great me purchased for 50,000 points Magus of Flowers: Yakumo Yukari, Miss Yukari, please calm down. Theres actually no big grievance between us. Book 5: Chapter 34:1: Five-Core Pufferfish, Part 1 Book 5: Chapter 34:1: Five-Core Pufferfish, Part 1 Queen of Ice and Snow: From this, it is clear that Merlin still does not have enough points for the fate-severing talisman. I Have a Strong Presence: Indeed. Otherwise, Merlin would not be so submissive. He Who Knows Fate: Alright. Ill leave Merlin to you to deal with. I just want to see a livestream with Merlin in it. Im going offline first. After Chen Heng opened his eyes, he hugged Sirin again. Her body was very soft and felt veryfortable. Then Chen Heng rubbed his chin against Sirins head. Elder Brother, stop rubbing. It tickles. Also, you messed up my hair. Sirin became restless in Chen Hengs embrace because of his chin rubbing. Alright. Sirin, I prepared a gift for you. Look at what this is. Chen Heng took out the Heavy Ball in his spatial storage and proffered it to Sirin. Sirin carefully examined the Pok Ball after receiving it. If Im seeing right, this is the same Pok Ball as Fafnirs. Thats right. This is for you to capture Be. We will return to my world after one and a half days. If you dont capture Be with this, you cant bring her away. Thank you, Elder Brother. However, I want to create an imitation Herrscher Core for Be before capturing her to see if she can take human form. I feel it is possible once I absorb those four Herrscher Cores. Then absorb them. These Herrscher Cores were prepared for you anyway. Alright. Chen Heng could not use a Herrscher Core, never in his lifetime, and these Herrscher Cores were prepared for Sirin in the first ce. He did not worry about the story line changing because he took away these Herrscher Cores. Since Fu Hua had joined the association, the story line was already like a bucking bronco. There was no telling how the story line would develop. Furthermore, Sirin received the Herrscher Cores in the story. She was just taking what belonged to her. Why couldnt she bring them away? There was no reason for that, right? It was just like Chen Hengs ancestral crystal. That ancestral crystal was an item in the story line, but ultimately, it belonged to the Chen n. He couldnt just leave it behind whenever he traveled to another world, right? After joining the Dimension Administrators Association, one would no longer be restrained by ones fate in the world. This was the benefit of being an association member. Furthermore, even if Chen Heng left the Herrscher Cores behind, the story line would not follow the original route. Putting aside the influence of Fu Hua, an association member, simply lending Fu Hua a portion of the Honkai Gods consciousnessthe little white figurehadpletely messed up the story line already. If Chen Heng really wanted to protect the story line, he would have to stab Sirin to death once. What a joke! Sirin took out the four Herrscher Cores and absorbed them into her body. When Sirin had fully absorbed all the Herrscher Cores, she pulled in all the Honkai Energy above the dpidated pce, endlessly pouring it into her body. Such a vast amount of Honkai Energy would take some time to absorb. The scene of Honkai Energy pouring into Sirins body from around the pce was quite majestic. Chen Heng did not worry about Sirin. After all, had there ever been a Herrscher who died from too much Honkai Energy? After a while, Sirin finally absorbed all the Honkai Energy before happily moving on to creating a humanto turn Be into a human. Chen Heng found the process ridiculous. Maybe it was because they were from different systems, but he could not understand what she did at all. First, Sirin used her and the four Herrscher Cores abilities to create four Herrscher Gems that imitated the Herrscher Cores powers for Be. Then she frantically sent the Honkai Energy in her body into Bes body. In just a while, Sirin poured in not only all the Honkai Energy she had just absorbed into Bes body but even some of the Honkai Energy initially in her own body. Eventually, Sirin depleted herself before Be received sufficient Honkai Energy. Following that, Be entered a deep sleep, and a protective golden eggshell-like material appeared around it, and it turned into an egg. Younger Sister, do you have to push yourself this hard? Chen Heng flew below the falling Sirin and caught her. Elder Brother, just let me be reckless this once. Be is not just a pet to me. Besides you, she is my closest family, the second person willing to protect me. Sirin remained in Chen Hengs embrace. Although she drained her Honkai Energy, she was extremely content. Alright, alright, as long as you are happy. Rest for a while. Go to sleep. You look tired. After catching Sirin in a princess carry, he used his attraction ability to pull out a bed from his storage space, then ced her on it. He even cast a sleeping technique on her. Remember to wake me up before Be wakes up. Got it. Go sleep, my little princess. Chen Heng covered Sirin with a thin nket after dropping a kiss on her forehead. Chen Heng even increased the gravity of this area of the moon to be simr to Earths so that she could sleepfortably. Exhausted and empty of Honkai Energy, Sirin quickly fell asleep after Chen Heng used his sleeping technique. However, Chen Heng had to say that her sleeping posture was terrible; she tossed and turned. Younger Sister, can you stop hugging your elder brothers arm? This happenedst time too. Dont you know it is very tiring? Chen Heng watched in disdain as Sirin hugged his arm. However, he could not bear to wake her up now and could only endure silently. He Who Knows Fate: ck-Stocking Ah Fu, how did it go? Was that god cooperative? t-Chested Chinese: Whats with that strange address? He Who Knows Fate: Dont mind the details. Just tell me whether that god cooperated. t-Chested Chinese: Its not very cooperative, but I will deal with it. At worst, Ill hand it to Otto. He Who Knows Fate: Although I look down on Otto, he is indeed smart. However, Immortal, remember that Ottos goal is not to resist the Honkai. He even has intentions of suppressing the development of civilization. t-Chested Chinese: I know. He Who Knows Fate: How about Immortal try defecting to Anti-Entropy? Although Anti-Entropy is not as strong as Schicksal, they are sincerely resisting the Honkai, unlike Otto. He even wants to protect the Honkai, at least until Kallen returns to life. Chen Heng thought for a while. Convincing Fu Hua to join Anti-Entropy might not be a bad option. t-Chested Chinese: Ill consider it. Book 5: Chapter 34:2: Five-Core Pufferfish, Part 2 Book 5: Chapter 34:2: Five-Core Pufferfish, Part 2 Umaru-chan: Honestly speaking, Schicksal does not think much of the Valkyries lives. Of course, it is mostly Ottos fault. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: However, Otto is genuinely unfortunate. Queen of Ice and Snow: King of cuckolds? I Have a Strong Presence: Thats overboard, right? Magus of Flowers: But Otto is indeed unfortunate. He loved Kallen, but Kallen loved Yae Sakura. There are so manyyers of being cuckolded, with no end in sight. [TL Note: Here is more information on Yae Sakura: /wiki/Yae_Sakura.] Iron Fist Teacher: Why do you think Kallen did not fall for Otto? As a woman, I think Otto looks like perfect boyfriend material. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: No, no, no. Otto can only be called a perfect backup. Faillen Angel Gabriel: Actually, I feel it is still alright. Kallen loved Yae Sakura, not another man. Otherwise, Otto would have gone mad long ago. Umaru-chan: That makes sense. After all, Kallen and Yae Sakura had a lot of intimate moments. If Yae Sakura were a man, Otto would have crumbled mentally long ago. Having ones fiance loving another man versus loving another woman makes a huge difference. Kaltsit: Chen Heng, are you really not interested in saving FrostNova? He Who Knows Fate: Not interested. Wont I lose face if I just go when you ask me to go? I dont believe you cannot save her. Youve already been in the group for a long time. I dont believe you have not grown stronger at all. Kaltsit: Tsk! He Who Knows Fate: Kaltsit, you will lose me like this. Kaltsit: You say it as if I have ever had you. He Who Knows Fate: No matter what, Im still a Rhodes Ind seven-star Sniper. Kaltsit: Stop mentioning that. Just speaking of this matter makes me angry. Since you left, Doctor has been going on and on about promoting you to Elite 1. After Nightingale and Skadi returned, Doctor did not see you return with them. She keeps nagging me to search for you. How am I to find you for her? Kaltsit: I dont care. Chen Heng, settle the trouble you caused. He Who Knows Fate: How about I give you a suggestion? Kaltsit: Speak. He Who Knows Fate: You could designate yourself as a seven-star Medic. If so, Doctor will shift her interest from me to you. Isnt that a good choice? Umaru-chan: Thats right, thats right. Kaltsit, you have been detached for too long. It is time to return to reality. Kaltsit: Thats not good at all. Im asking you to solve the trouble so that Doctor will stop wasting time and do proper work. Shifting her attention to me is just treating the symptoms and not the root cause. Rather, it will aggravate the root cause. He Who Knows Fate: Then I have no other ideas. By the way, hows Nightingale? Kaltsit: Nightingale? Speaking of Nightingale makes me angrier. Nightingale is even more persistent than Doctor, staring at me every day. When I ask her what she is doing, she keeps saying she wants to know when you will return. How am I to answer that? He Who Knows Fate: Isnt Nightingale the quiet type? Kaltsit: Indeed, she is the quiet type. However, shees to my office and stares at me every day. The medical department is so busy, but she takes out 15 minutes every day to stare at me. What did you do to Nightingale? He Who Knows Fate: Huh? What? Me? I did nothing; dont nder me. Kaltsit: nder? I even want to beat you to death. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Isnt such a situation simr to a man sleeping with a woman and running away, then the woman goes to the matchmaker to inquire about the mans whereabouts? He Who Knows Fate: Its not simr at all! What do you mean by sleeping with a woman and running away? I did no such thing. Umaru-chan: Nightingale is so cute. To think you dont like her? That is simply a great sin! Efreet: How about you all count how many girls he is involved with now? Lord of the White Night: First, theres Sirin. Then theres Mo Qingtong, Luo Li, and Nightingale. Solomon: Dont forget Jeanne dArc and Fafnir. Faillen Angel Gabriel: Did you insert something strange in there? Iron Fist Teacher: Not at all. He Who Knows Fate: Not, my ass! Exin how Fafnir came into the picture. Isnt she just a pet? Efreet: Dont think shes not female just because she is a dragon. So what if she is a dragon? So what if she is a pet? Can she not turn things around and be the female lead? He Who Knows Fate: Lets get this straight. Would anyone be sexually attracted to a dragon? Umaru-chan: Now that you mention it, theres also Be. He Who Knows Fate: Your preferences are really extreme, arent they? Umaru-chan: He Who Knows Fate, dont tell me you dont find Bes human form cute. Her doll form is even cuter. Queen of Ice and Snow: Have you all realized that Chen Heng has not refuted his involvement with multiple girls? Faillen Angel Gabriel: Thats right! You noticed the essence of the matter. He Who Knows Fate: This ispletely Fafnirs fault, alright. I only started focusing on Fafnir because you included her. Lord of the White Night: Thats enough. Thats enough. The gentlemens alliance wees you. Administrator He Who Knows Fate turned on global mute mode for one minute. He Who Knows Fate: How dare you mock me and persecute me? Let me tell you this: you should not humiliate an administrator. Humph! One minuteter: Solomon: The administrator privileges are too ridiculous. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Exactly, exactly. The administrator can not only mute a specific person but even turn on a global mute. Queen of Ice and Snow: Can an administrator really do as he pleases? He Who Knows Fate: Sorry, an administrator can really do as he pleases. Actually, an administrator could not really do as they pleased. After one became an administrator, the association would issue one an administrators guide. This guide mentioned many things administrators were not permitted to do, for example, muting someone without a proper reason. If the administrator muted someone for no reason and got reported, the administrator would be muted for the same amount of time. In severe cases, it might even be tenfold. Book 5: Chapter 35:1: Born with Clothes? Not Impressed! Part 1 Book 5: Chapter 35:1: Born with Clothes? Not Impressed! Part 1 This administrators guide was quite intriguing and fascinating. However, one would receive it only after bing an administrator. Right now, the Dimension Administrators Association had only one administrator: Chen Heng. As he was the only one aware of the administrators guide and would not report himself, he really could do as he pleased until another administrator appeared. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: How enviousthats not right. How detestable! He Who Knows Fate: Then do you want to be an administrator? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: A group member with no ambition to be an administrator is not an exemry member. Solomon: Once authority is unrestrained, it bes like a wild beast freed from its cage, showing no mercy and acting recklessly. He Who Knows Fate: ??? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: When authority is unrestrained, people can turn into demons. Power leads to corruption, and absolute power leads to absolute corruption. He Who Knows Fate: Wow! Are we getting philosophical now? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: I was just illustrating the dangers of misusing authority. He Who Knows Fate: So? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Just mute Merlin alone in the future. That will do. Magus of Flowers: Huh? What did I do wrong? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: What did you do? Dont you know? Magus of Flowers: Thats right! The most important thing is to look forward and always keep progressing. As humans, we should constantly strive for improvement and growth. I Have a Strong Presence: But you are not human. Magus of Flowers: Im half-human-half-incubus, so half my blood is human. He Who Knows Fate: Does that mean a Pok Ball can capture you? Magus of Flowers: Thats enough. He Who Knows Fate, youve yed around with Pok Balls too much. Why do you keep stuffing everything into a Pok Ball? Whats wrong? Are you changing upations to be a summoner or something? He Who Knows Fate: Your suggestion ispretty good. Magus of Flowers: You know what? There are many non-humans in this chat group. He Who Knows Fate: You are the one who said it. Im not a person who would capture everything. t-Chested Chinese: But you even dare to capture the Honkai God. Whats even more ridiculous is you actually seeded. He Who Knows Fate: That was due to a confluence of many factors. Umaru-chan: You are an existence who dares to train a world consciousness. I do not dare cross you. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Can you not mention that? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: OK. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Chen Heng, the roses have wilted already. He Who Knows Fate: What is the point of telling me? Furthermore, why are you looking at roses? Isnt it better to watch anime and y games? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Thats true. As Chen Heng chatted in the chat group, he kept an eye on the shrinking egg. Speaking of which, this egg was quite interesting. It shrank from a colossal egg able to contain Be to an egg of human height. Could it be concentrating the essence? Its cracking! Its cracking! The shell is cracking! Chen Heng could clearly see a small crack in the golden shell. Sirin! Sirin! Quickly wake up! Your Be is hatching! Chen Heng hurriedly shook the sleeping Sirin, who had been asleep for some time. Otherwise, she might grumble at him for not waking her up. Oooh! Elder Brother, you are very vexing. ... Chen Heng had said it many times before. Although Sirin was pretty, her sleeping posture was terrible, and she even woke up in a bad mood. Sirin, if you dont get up, Ill remove your ring and then eat all your snacks. No way! Sirin immediately opened her eyes and jerked to a seating position. Elder Brother, you gave me the ring. You are not permitted to take it back. Sirins first concern after getting up was the ring and not the snacks. This made Chen Heng feel somewhat gratified. However, the rings most important function is mental defense. After you join the association, you wont have to worry about being beguiled or anything like that. That is the benefit of being an association member. Wearing the ring would be useless. No way! Elder Brother, when have you ever seen a man taking back a ring he gave to a woman? Sirin firmly covered her ring, warily eyeing Chen Heng. I was thinking you havent met many men before. Furthermore, shouldnt we maximize the rings benefits? I dont care! I dont care! If you take away my ring, I wont join the association! Sirin vigorously shook her head, even crying and throwing a tantrum. But if you dont join the association, how are you going to return to my world? Dont you want to return? Returning is returning; taking the ring is taking the ring. They are two different matters. Elder Brother, if you can, just treat me as a pet and capture me in the Pok Ball. Otherwise, I will never give up this ring. No. Even if you capture me with the Pok Ball, I will not remove the ring. Sirins intense resistance far surpassed Chen Hengs expectations, giving him a headache. Alright, alright, alright. I wont remove your ring. I did not wake you up to remove your ring but because your Be is about to hatch. Chen Heng gestured to therge, crack-covered golden egg. Be! Sirin appeared extremely excitedrather, happy. She immediately tossed aside the thin nket Chen Heng had covered her with and flew to the golden egg. Chen Heng also flew over after folding and putting away the nket. The two stood beside thisrge egg for a while before its shell exploded. After the eggshell shattered, the fragments turned into Honkai Energy, and a humanoid figure within the egg absorbed the Honkai Energy. Born with clothes? Not impressed. My queen! A white-haired young woman knelt on one knee before Sirin. Good, good. Be, get up. Sirin seemed extremely satisfied with the Be she created. Sirin, use the Pok Ball. Remember, if you capture her while she is in human form, she will appear in human form most of the time. If you capture her while she is in dragon form, she will appear in dragon form most of the time. Of course, you can capture her in any form. After all, she can transform anytime. Of course, human form. Be, dont resistter. Yes, my queen. Sirin took the Heavy Ball from Chen Hengs hand and tossed it at Be. Be turned into a beam of light that entered the Pok Ball. Book 5: Chapter 35:2: Born with Clothes? Not Impressed! Part 2 Book 5: Chapter 35:2: Born with Clothes? Not Impressed! Part 2 Ding! Capture sess! Chen Heng felt no surprise at this resultrather, he would wonder whether the Pok Ball was defective if it failed. Judging from Bes attitude towards Sirin, her loyalty value must be off the charts. Elder Brother, where are we going now? Where else can we go? Of course, back to Babylon Labs. After all, thats the only ce we know here. After staying in Babylon Labs for another day, we can go home. Come, Sirin, hold on to me. Ill bring you to Earth. Alright. By the way, will that Otto cause us trouble? Dont worry. Otto cant defeat us. Whats there to fear? Oh, right. Let me put some things in your ring first. The spatial storage of your ring is empty. This Mental Defense Ring was designed to defend against various mental attacks. Spatial storage was just an auxiliary function, and it had nothing in it currently. To make things convenient for Sirin, Chen Heng ced several crates of snacks and her daily necessitiessuch as clothes, undergarments, and shoesin it. Chen Heng also threw in some misceneous items. Chen Heng opened a spatial tunnel to bring Sirin and himself to Babylon Labss Honkai reactor. He had set a spatial node there before he left. Sirin had expended too much Honkai Energy on the moon, so she was in a rtively weakened state. This was why Chen Heng returned to Babylon Labs. Of course, not that only a Honkai reactor could provide Honkai Energy. Rather, absorbing Honkai Energy from a Honkai reactor was the most efficient. Since that was the case, why settle for less? Furthermore, Chen Heng did not know about the other Honkaibs. Sirin, you have to train your spatial ability. Learn from your elder brother. I could return to Babylon Labs straight from the moon. Look at how efficient that is. But, Elder Brother, Im just a child. Sirin stared at Chen Hen with her beautiful golden eyes. A child? Good, a child shouldnt be wearing a ring. Return that ring to me. No! Elder Brother, why do you keep thinking about taking the ring back? Sirin protected the ring on her right hand again. If I recall right, that ring is actually mine, right? Chen Heng rubbed his chin as he looked at that purple ring. Now that its on my hand, its mine. You are not to take it back. Do you hear me? Grrgh! Sirin bared her teeth and growled. How cute! Alright, keep it. However, you need to pass it to me when I need it. This ring is extremely precious. Chen Heng eventually sumbed to Sirins charm. That is fine. Chen Heng and Sirin finally reached an understanding regarding the ring. Urmcan you two stop ignoring me? You two must be the 2nd Herrscher and her freakish elder brother that Welt spoke about, right? When Chen Heng and Sirin stepped through the spatial tunnel, there had been someone standing beside the Honkai reactor. As they were focused on their conversation about the rings ownership, they had ignored that person. This person had wisely not interrupted Chen Heng and Sirin. This person had deep-blue eyes and a round, doll-like face. With her light natural curls, she would be a beautiful woman if not for her terrible hairstyle. This was Anti-Entropys genius scientist, Einstein. Youre Mophead, right? Nice to meet you. Im Chen Heng, just a helpless supporting character. Chen Heng extended his right hand, and Einstein politely reciprocated, extending hers. Im not going to ask why you know the nickname Te gave me. Im Lieserl Albert Einstein, but you can call me Einstein. As for you being helplesslet me reserve judgment on that. After all, that was not how Welt described you. May I ask where Welt is? Chen Heng asked with a smile. Permit me to refuse to answer, as I can see malicious intentions behind your smile. How can that be? If I harbored malicious intentions towards him, could he have returned alive? Then what is the truth? Only a fool would believe Chen Heng. Einstein detected deep malice in his smile. He dared to call me freakish? I think he must have had it too easy for too long. I dont mind turning Sirin into a six-core Herrscher. Chen Heng spoke extremely ruthless words in an extremely gentle tone. You mean your younger sister already has five Herrscher Cores? Is there a problem? Theres a big problem, alright? Just how much time has passed? Welt already could not deal with her when she only had the Herrscher of the Voids powers. Now, there are four more Herrscher Cores? May I ask what your purpose is in returning to Babylon Labs? Dont you already know the answer? Of course, it is for the Honkai reactor. Due to circumstances, my younger sister expended a significant amount of her Honkai Energy. We are here to replenish it. At the same time, we n on staying here for another day or two. You have no objections, right? Babylon Labs is not Anti-Entropys territory, so our opinions dont matter. Rather, you should ask the masters of this ce, Siegfried or Theresa Apocalypse. Einstein cleverly shifted the responsibility to Siegfried and Theresa. Although she knew that Sirinthe Herrscher of the Voidhad overdrawn on her Honkai Energy, she had no intention of doing anything about it. As the inventor of the atomic bomb, Einstein had a deep understanding of an atomic bombs might. This man before her could sh head-on with an atomic bomb. He was not someone Anti-Entropys forces in Babylon Labs could handle. Furthermore, while Anti-Entropy and Schicksal temporarily allied, the reason for their alliance was gone; this alliance was just in name now. Hence, Einstein did not mind causing some trouble for Schicksal. Schicksal? Ive already given them face by not turning all the brains of Babylon Labss Schicksal members to mush. Get their permission? Chen Heng could speak calmly to Einstein because he had a good impression of Anti-Entropy. All other things aside, its members were sincere in their wish to deal with the Honkai. Just look at Welt; he was even willing to sacrifice his life. However, the fact they attacked his younger sister upset him a little. As for Schicksal? Schicksal owed Sirin a lotsacrificing a few Otto clones would not be enough to make up for it. However, Sirin had truly been very ruthless, ughtering everyone in Babylon Labs. Of course, Chen Heng did not me the Valkyries for Sirins suffering; Schicksals Valkyries were innocent. Since this Babylon Labs does not belong to your Anti-Entropy, Sirin and I will temporarily upy it for now. You have no objections, right? Sirin, remember to absorb more Honkai Energy and nourish your body. Book 5: Chapter 36:1: Demon-Subduing Lightning Dragon Ritual Array, Part 1 Book 5: Chapter 36:1: Demon-Subduing Lightning Dragon Ritual Array, Part 1 Got it, Elder Brother. Im absorbing it now, Sirin said, lounging on a chair she had taken from her spatial storage while sipping fruit juice. Our Anti-Entropy has no objections, but Im uncertain about Schicksal. If they dare to object, just send them to me. Ill convince them with reason. He whose fist isrger is the voice of reason? I must say, a professor is a professor. You are indeed smart. ------ 2nd Herrscher and her elder brother, what are you doing in Babylon Labs? When Siegfried heard that Chen Heng and Sirin had returned to Babylon Labs and remained by the Honkai reactor, he rushed over with Theresa, who had just awakened. Hey! Its the shorty! Its been a while. Long time no see. Whats wrong? Do I need to seek your opinion when Ie to Babylon Labs? Now, Chen Heng sat on a lounge chair simr to Sirins, sipping fruit juice of the same brand. He paid no mind to Siegfried and Theresa. Who are you calling shorty? Theresa red at Chen Heng, standing with arms akimbo. If I recall right, you should be 20 already, right? Nevertheless, you are only 145 centimeters tall. If you are not a shorty, who is? Look at my younger sister; she is already 155 centimeters. Oh! She is already over 20? So, she is an old aunty? Sirin appeared stunned. She initially thought Theresa was her contemporary. Unexpectedly, Theresa was already over 20. This is infuriating! You are too much! Oath of Wait! Theresa, dont do anything yet. Standing behind Theresa, Siegfried stopped her from using the Oath of Judah. First, Siegfried had found no injuries after he brought Theresa back for examination. She only remained unconscious for a while before waking up on her own. Second, he did not think Schicksalsbat forces in Babylon Labs could defeat these two. For these reasons, he decided that, as an adult, he could not be as rash as Theresa. Thats right. Whats with all the fighting and killing the moment we meet? I dont have enmity towards you. Want some fruit juice? Chen Heng took out another cup of fruit juice and proffered it to Theresa. Do you think Im stupid? Would I casually ept food from an enemy? Theresa had no intention of taking the fruit juice Chen Heng extended. Although she looked 12, she was a seasoned warrior. What about this bitter gourd juice? Chen Heng put away the fruit juice and took out a cup of bitter gourd juice. Theresa hesitated for a while. Initially, she did not want to take it, but for some reason, the cup of bitter gourd juice smelled increasingly fragrant as time went by. Eventually, she took the bitter gourd juice from Chen Hengs hand. Since you are sincere in trying to mend our rtionship, I shall reluctantly ept. Reality proved that Theresa was the same old Theresa who could not resist the temptation of bitter gourd juice. If one failed to tempt her, it only meant the temptation was inadequate or the bitter gourd juice was not authentic enough. It is not that ITheresadid not try hard enough. Rather, the enemys bitter gourd juice smells too fragrant! Right! Thats it! Indeed, that was the case. Chen Heng had spent one point to buy this cup of bitter gourd juice. Given that such tangible items were extremely cheap in the Dimension Administrators Association, one point was quite expensive. Hah, Siegfried sighed deeply from behind Theresa. It looks like I am too inexperienced, holding such expectations of Theresa. However, he did not stop her from epting the bitter gourd juice. Shes a child. I should be more tolerant. Then might I ask what the 2nd Herrscher and her elder brother are doing in Babylon Labs? Didnt Einstein tell you? We are merely interested in Babylon Labss Honkai reactor. At the same time, we n on staying here for a few days. If you have issues, please contain yourselves. Arent you worried we will attack you? Although Schicksal does not have much of abat force in Babylon Labs, headquarters can send reinforcements in a day or two. That is great. Quickly send people over. Do you know why Im not attacking you? I have a deal with a person not to cause too much harm to human civilization. However, you cannot me me for retaliating if you attack me. I have the right to defend myself, after all. Once I kill all my enemies, no one can hurt me. Siegfried could not decide on this matter. He needed to check with Schicksals Overseer, Otto. When Siegfried made to leave, Chen Heng recalled something. Ah! Thats right. Just a friendly reminder: dont bother sending any Valkyrie lower than S-Ranked. Thats just simply sending people to die. What do you mean? Siegfried felt slightly startled. Then he turned around to get an answer from Chen Heng. What do I mean? Just look at the sky outside. Dont you see any subtle changes? Siegfried exchanged looks with Einstein at the side. Then they walked a few steps into the corridor and looked out the window to check the sky outside Babylon Labs. The clouds in the sky seem darker than previously, Einstein concluded after some observation. Then send a drone or Titan out to find out what happened. Youd best not send a Valkyrie or anyone like that, though. Chen Heng did not exin what had happened. Instead, he left them to find out for themselves. Professor Te, please send an autonomous Titan out from Babylon Labs. Einstein called Te on amunicator. Currently, Te had control over the Titans. Ah! Mophead, is something wrong with you? Why did you ask me to do that all of a sudden? Just do it, and you will know. Alright, alright. You dont even give me a reason, but you want me to do it. A Titan will depart after 30 seconds. Although Te grumbled, she still eded to Einsteins request. Book 5: Chapter 36:2: Demon-Subduing Lightning Dragon Ritual Array, Part 2 Book 5: Chapter 36:2: Demon-Subduing Lightning Dragon Ritual Array, Part 2 Thirty secondster, Siegfried and Einstein saw a Titan mech walk out of Babylon Labs. However, nothing happened even after it walked a few hundred meters out. Theres nothing Siegfried turned his head back to question Chen Heng further. However, before he could finish his words, a loud crack of thunder boomed outside. Siegfried immediately turned to look and saw a several-hundred-meter-long, white-and-blue Eastern dragon made up entirely of electricity swallow the Titan 500 meters away from Babylon Labs. That Titan turned into a smoking pile of scrap in less than a second, the electricity and the heat nearly reducing it to powder. It showed no signs of its previous might. Roar! After destroying the Titan that walked out of Babylon Labs, the massive dragon seemed to have noticed Siegfrieds and Einsteins gazes, roaring at the two ferociously before flying back into the slightly dark clouds. Siegfried and Einstein exchanged looks in silence. Hey! Mophead, whats the situation? Was that massive lightning dragon a new weapon from Schicksal? Rather, is Schicksal dering war on Anti-Entropy? Tes voice came from themunicator in Einsteins hand, breaking the silence. Professor Te, we have no intention of dering war on Anti-Entropy. That lightning dragon is not our weapon. Siegfried quickly denied the connection between the lightning dragon and Schicksal. If it is not Schicksals, then it can only be our Anti-Entropys. Dont tell me you are going to im this is a natural phenomenon or the 2nd Herrschers work? Furthermore, do you know how expensive a mech is? Since you knew something might happen out there, you shouldnt use a mech as an experiment. The cost of a mech Crack! Einstein crushed themunicator before Te could finish. Dear helpless Mister Chen Heng, how many of those lightning dragons are near Babylon Labs? What is their range? How do they determine their target? Einstein and Siegfried returned to Chen Heng and bombarded him with questions. 10820 I find your tone peculiar. Never mind, a great person should be magnanimous, so Ill forgive you. There are 108 such lightning dragons in Babylon Labss vicinity. After one is used, it will return to the sky to recharge. If one dies, it will be rebornwhich takes less than a second. As for the rangeit covers Babylon Labs and a radius of 20 kilometers. The lightning dragons will target everything that moves, regardless of whether it is a living being. These 108 lightning dragons were the product of a massive ritual array Chen Heng had set up with his ability and cultivation knowledge. If he only used his abilities, the effect would not be so shocking. The lightning dragons would not have basic intelligence and would require a lot of energy. If this Demon-Subduing Lightning Dragon Ritual Array relied purely on his cultivation knowledge, it couldpletely drain ten Nascent Soul Realm cultivators; Chen Heng could not power it alone. However, things were much easier when hebined his ability with his cultivation knowledge. A ritual array functioned by utilizing the might of the world to kill or trap enemies or targets. With Chen Hengs current aplishments in his electromaic control ability, he could use electricity as though it was the might of the world. Before the ability awakening, his electromaic ability was a Lvl 5 Electromaic Control ability. After two ability awakenings and a massive increase in Will Energy, Chen Hengs electromaic control ability was not weak. If Chen Heng wanted, he could improve it to the standards of the Lvl 6 Electromaic Control ability and maintain the ritual array for long periods. Understanding the will of a god without being a god. Although it sounded incredible, it was only on the level of destroying a city; targeting an entire nation would be questionable. Although he did not know exactly how strong a Lvl 6 Electromaic Control ability would be, he could make massive lightning bolts fall all over Siberia if he put in his full effort. However, he did not know how long he could maintain that. Of course, this was the stupidest method for destroying Earth. Chen Heng had no grievances with Earth, at least not to the point of wanting to explode it. For ability users like Chen Heng, the ability awakenings greatest benefit was the transformation of these abilities into something more like instinct. In other words, he would not be restricted by any suppressants or inhibitors for his abilities unless his opponent had something like a magic-nullifying domain or simr techniques. Regardless, Chen Heng was more than capable of holding his own in closebat. Is that so? Einstein started considering ways to deal with this after hearing Chen Hengs exnation. If there are only 108 lightning dragons, we can counter this with numbers Thats right. If you are thinking of overwhelming it with numbers, give up on that thought. The earlier lightning dragon was several hundred meters long. You saw that, right? That lightning dragon can divide into 108 smaller dragons. Your Titans cannot evenst against the small lightning dragons. Also, dont think those lightning dragons are stupid; they have a basic level of intelligence. Chen Heng immediately burst Einsteins balloon, as though seeing what she was thinking. What about carpet bombing? Einstein raised another method. A carpet bomb? Thats even easier. The lightning dragons dont even have to do anything. The thunderclouds in the sky just have to send out a web of lightning to detonate the bombs in the air. How could Chen Heng not guard against this method? After all, Otto bombarded Siberia with shells in the original story. However, that was for the sake of eliminating the Honkai Beasts. Einstein thought for a while and could not think of a solution, so she gave up and shifted her attention to Chen Hengs motives. Mister Chen Heng, are you nning to confine us here? Of course not. Dont worry. The ritual array will disperse after two days. By then, I wouldnt want to stay at Babylon Labs even if you begged me to. Just wait patiently for two days. After all, I have nowhere else to go. Another cup of bitter gourd juice. Although this restricted zone of lightning caused Siegfried and Einstein a headache, it was just the two of them. Theresa remained by Chen Heng and Sirins side to get more bitter gourd juice. Theres no more. Chen Heng waved his hand, dismissing the possibility of more bitter gourd juice. Book 5: Chapter 37:1: Fugu Feast vs. Bitter-Gourd-Flavored Energy Bar, Part 1 Book 5: Chapter 37:1: Fugu Feast vs. Bitter-Gourd-vored Energy Bar, Part 1 No more? I dont believe you. Theres really none. You can search me if you dont believe me; I have nothing on me, Chen Heng said as he took out a cup of fruit juice, handed it to Sirin, then spread his arms out in a gesture of invitation. What would you have on you? You clearly store your things in a strange space. It would be strange if I found anything on you. Mister Chen Heng, I really want to drink bitter gourd juice! Theresa rubbed her chin in deep thought for a while before deciding to use her advantage in ageor rather, cuteness. After all, Theresa was the cutest in the world; no one could resist her charm. No. Shorty, you are not to seduce my elder brother. This time, Theresas attempt at acting cute failed to achieve the desired effect. Not only did Chen Heng mercilessly reject her request, but she even made Sirin take her seriouslyor rather, view her with enmity. Based on Sirins understanding of her elder brother, he was one of those damn lolicons, the hopeless type. Otherwise, he would not like her or Luo Li, or at least so she thought. Since that was the case, this legal loli before her was extremely dangerous. Seseduce? What do you mean, seduce? You make it sound very harsh. Theresa is the cutest in the world. Whats wrong with wanting a cup of bitter gourd juice? Theresas face reddened with anger due to Sirins straightforwardment. If not for the bitter gourd juice tasting strangely good, she would have already taught Sirin a lesson. Of course, Theresa hadpletely forgotten who had lost in their fair one-on-one match. You are the cutest in the world? Should I bring a mirror over for you to use? Sirin nced at Theresa with disdain. Sirin acknowledged the shorty was a little cute. However, the shorty was far fromparable to her. Alright, alright. Stop arguing. Ill give you some. Here, your bitter gourd juice. Ill warn you first; this bitter gourd juice is not as nice as the one before. The one from before is a limited version. What we have here is ordinary bitter gourd juice. After you are done drinking, go to the side and y by yourself. Also, Sirin, your most important job now is to absorb Honkai Energy. Why are you arguing with her? Chen Heng casually took out a cup of extremely ordinary bitter gourd juice and handed it to Theresa, who cockily received the bitter gourd juice and waved it at Sirin. Sirin was visibly frustrated, her chest heaving rapidly, but sheforted herself inwardly that this shorty could not grow taller. Nheless, she could not hold back in the end. She grabbed Chen Hengs arm, pulled out a finger, and bit it. Sirin, didnt you already bite me before? Dont you know youll get hurt? Be good; open your mouth and let me see. Are your teeth fine? Chen Heng sat up and moved over to Sirin to get her to open her mouth. Igh am fthine. (I am fine.) Sirin turned her head away, not letting Chen Heng see. Alright, alright. Next time, remember your elder brothers physical body is very tough. If you want to bite me, choose somewhere softer. Elder Brother, I want a fugu feast, one that you make. There should only be two portions, no more. For some reason, Sirin suddenly wanted to have a fugu feast, confusing Chen Heng. We are in aboratory now. How are we going to have a fugu feast? Lets have it when we return home, alright? A fugu feast was easy; the difficult part was that Sirin wanted Chen Heng to make it. No! I want it now. What else could Chen Heng do? He could only make it. He sought out a random Valkyrie and asked her to bring him to the kitchen. Why not ask Theresa? Chen Heng did not think she would know where the kitchen was in thisboratory. He even felt she would get lost in thisboratory. Although this was aboratory, it should notck the necessary equipment. The kitchen looked quite new, likely not often used. Most of the researchers here were probably introverted males focused on research, so they could not be expected to be skilled in the culinary arts. ------ Eat up, then. After Chen Heng started the fugu feast with Sirin, he finally understood why Sirin wanted him to cook a fugu feast. Although Chen Heng could not help pitying Theresa a little when he saw the longing in her eyes, he could only let her suffer a bit to make his younger sister happy. It is very fragrant! Truly delicious! Sirin evaluated the taste of the fugu feast as she sampled it. Theresa looked at the fugu feast before her, then at the energy bar Schicksal specially made for her in her hands. Then she cried. Just joking. Although Theresa felt disappointed, she was a strong person and would not cry over it. As Theresa chewed on the bitter-gourd-favored energy bar her grandfather ordered for her, she red at Sirin intensely. Chen Heng felt she was treating the energy bar as Sirin, chewing hard and vigorously. Thenshe bit her tongue. This time, Theresa nearly cried. However, she endured after ncing at Sirin. After Chen Heng finished his portion of the fugu feast, he stopped bothering with the rtionship between the two girls. Children would be children, and the adults should not interfere. Just look, Siegfried did note over, either. However, these two children were rather powerful. Hopefully, they could restrain themselves. Iron Fist Teacher: Did you know? I actually became Sage Megumis teacher. I Have a Strong Presence: Yes, yes. Yes, Sensei! Sensei! You have be my teacher, but theres no need to announce it grandly like that, right? Iron Fist Teacher: No, no. This feels very interesting, and thats not considered a grand announcement. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: What happened? Did your worlds merge? Iron Fist Teacher: Indeed, indeed. Furthermore, the crucial point is we ended up in the same school. Queen of Ice and Snow: I feel this is quite normal. After all, your animes are both of the school romance genre. Iron Fist Teacher: Ah! School romance. Speaking of which, I forced Hikigaya Hachiman to join the Service Club just before I joined the group. I never expected this fellow to have the potential for a harem. [TL Note: Hikigaya Hachiman is the main character of the Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Come wa Machigatteiru anime and light novels, which Iron Fist Teacher is from. The Service Club, also known as the Volunteers Club, is a group of volunteer students helping their peers ovee problems. Iron Fist Teacher, Hiratsuka Shizuka, is the club advisor. She forced Hikigaya Hachiman into the Service Club to fix his rotten nature. Here is more about Hikigaya Hachiman and the Service Club: /wiki/Hachiman_Hikigaya and /wiki/Service_Club.] Magus of Flowers: He is the Great Teacher, after all, a clean sweep! [TL Note: Great Teacher is a fan-given nickname for Hikigaya Hachiman in Chinese because he often says deeply philosophical things. It is not an official nickname in the story.] Book 5: Chapter 37:2: Fugu Feast vs. Bitter-Gourd-Flavored Energy Bar, Part 2 Book 5: Chapter 37:2: Fugu Feast vs. Bitter-Gourd-vored Energy Bar, Part 2 I Have a Strong Presence: Speaking of which, Aki Tomoya sought me out before the world merger, wanting me to be the female lead character in some dating sim game. Then [TL Note: Aki Tomoya is the main character of the Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata series, which I Have a Strong Presence, Kato Megumi, is from. Here is more information about him: /wiki/Tomoya_Aki.] He Who Knows Fate: Then? I Have a Strong Presence: I rejected him. Queen of Ice and Snow: Why? I Have a Strong Presence: Im already tired frompleting missions every day. I dont want to be involved in the creation of some ridiculous game. Another reason is the storyline. It made me ufortable, giving me the illusion Im merely living a scripted life. I dont want to have anything to do with the storyline at all. Faillen Angel Gabriel: That feeling is quite normal, right? Kazuma the Brute: Right, right. This feeling is normal. Had I joined the Dimension Administrators Association earlier, I absolutely would not have reincarnated into another world. Even if I did, I absolutely would not bring that idiot goddess. That idiot goddess cannot even defeat a frog. Indeed, shes someone whose stats are all above average except for intelligence. Umaru-chan: If stupidity had a color, it would definitely be blue. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Speaking of which, Kato Megumi is such a pretty girl. However, she is actually not popr because of her weak presence. He Who Knows Fate: Kato Megumi is actually quite pretty, but she has a rather weak presence. It is still fine in the Dimension Administrators Association, but this phenomenon should be even more obvious in her daily life. I Have a Strong Presence: Thank you for your praise. Thats why Im doing my best to improve my ability. ording to the association, I can gain fine control over the strengthening or weakening of my presence after a few more awakenings. He Who Knows Fate: Did Aki Tomoya stop badgering you after you rejected him? He does not feel like someone who gives up easily. I Have a Strong Presence: Indeed. He is not one to give up easily, so I rmended the Service Club to him. Just yesterday. He Who Knows Fate: ??? I Have a Strong Presence: I told him theres a person even more suitable to be the lead female character in the Service Club. Furthermore, the Service Club has many talents. After that, I avoided him. Although this ability feels full of malice towards me, I have to admit it is quite useful. Iron Fist Teacher: I was wondering why I saw Aki Tomoya when I went to the Service Club today. So, it was you. However, that is fine. This will give them something to do. He Who Knows Fate: Thinking about it that way is pretty cool. Iron Fist Teacher: Solomon: Actually, Kazuma, you can give this a try. See if you can use a Pok Ball to capture that idiot goddess. After all, a goddess is not human. Kazuma the Brute: I thought about that long ago. Unfortunately, I have not umted sufficient points yet. I will use a Pok Ball to smash that embarrassment of a goddess someday. Workaholic Gil: Doctor Roman, which Singrity have you all reached? Solomon: Ah! This. We cleared the 1st Singrity with much difficulty a while ago. How could we be that quick? Right now, we have just reached the 2nd Singrity, but the setting has turned a little strange. He Who Knows Fate: What do you mean? Solomon: Actually, this has something to do with you, He Who Knows Fate. He Who Knows Fate: Huh? Solomon: I had bound Fujimaru Ritsuka as my assistant toplete missions because I did not want to gain great power. Speaking of which, arranging for a coborator was quite challenging; it took a lot of effort to get the application approved. He Who Knows Fate: Stay on topic! Solomon: Right, right. After Fujimaru Ritsuka and Ipleted several missions, plus the points from the daily check-in, I redeemed an iplete immortal cultivation technique. In the end, Fujimaru Ritsuka started cultivating, and it was like riding on a rocket. She reached the Foundation Building Realm in a few short days and is heading towards the Golden Core Realm. With the martial arts manual you provided, she could already fight the weaker Servants, including those with Noble Phantasms. He Who Knows Fate: Its you, the wicked one, Gudako, the notorious foe who tears apart Heroic Spirits with her hands. Solomon: Previously, it was Mash protecting Ritsuka. Now, its Ritsuka protecting Mash. This made Mash train even harder. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: ording to what you said, Fujimaru Ritsuka is indeed a good seed for cultivating immortality. After all, she could raise her cultivation so quickly despite theck of resources. This is truly not easy. Solomon: Thats right. Thats why Fujimaru Ritsuka and I decided to raise funds to buy a cultivation technique that allows one to be an immortal. Perhaps a yearter, when it is time to truly fight Goetia, I might not have to do anything. Ritsuka alone can rip him apart with her bare hands. He Who Knows Fate: Indeed, Fujimaru Ritsuka improved rapidly. Even in my world, we would consider her a cultivation genius. Of course, she cannotpare to me. Magus of Flowers: Tsk! How narcissistic. He Who Knows Fate: Dont put it that way. Im really not being narcissistic. I am absolutely considered extremely talented among cultivators. If we measure this using luck and lifespan, I am the earliest to die in the Chen n. This proves that my talent is the best in the Chen n. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Alright, alright. Stop using your ns luck and short lifespan to measure talent. Your ancestor has already reduced the world consciousness that dared do that to ashes. Stop beating a dead horse. Exin it using more conventional methods. He Who Knows Fate: The conventional exnation would be that I reached the Nascent Soul Realm the moment I converted to cultivation. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Why cant I progress that quickly? Magus of Flowers: That is not logical. Shouldnt an old youkai like you be the type to umte strength over time, then suddenly reach the Soul Separation Realm in one go? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Doctor Roman, how goes the search for a Singrity? Solomon: Im still searching. Chaldeas people have already agreed to your request, but they also requested that we not cause trouble in the seven Singrities, so that will take some time. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Alright. Go as fast as you can. Magus of Flowers: Tsk! How can it be that easy? Yakumo Yukari, just watch as I buy the fate-severing talisman. I only need 20,000 more points. Damn it! Why is this thing so expensive? Although Merlin kept grumbling about it, he knew buying the fate-severing talisman was necessary. After all, he knew how toxic his mouth could be. Furthermore, the fate-severing talisman had more uses than just preventing a summoning. Merlin had even considered watching his words. However, for some reason, he could not help mocking Yakumo Yukari whenever he saw her chatting. ------ The next day, loud thunder outside Babylon Labs woke Chen Heng. Furthermore, he sensed someone barging into the Demon-Subduing Lightning Dragon Ritual Array. However, he did not pay it any mind. The thunder continued even after Chen Heng finished washing up. Right, this was normal. After all, Chen Heng did not think anyone could travel through 20 kilometers of this lightning zone within five minutes. Those who dared to barge into this zone would not fall within five minutes, either. Book 5: Chapter 38:1: Chen Heng Holds No Grudges Whatsoever (Laughs), Part 1 Book 5: Chapter 38:1: Chen Heng Holds No Grudges Whatsoever (Laughs), Part 1 After arriving near the Honkai reactor, Chen Heng saw Sirin lying on a lounge chair, sipping juice, with Be holding a fruit tray by her side. Be sat upright on a chair, asionally dropping peeled and sliced fruits from the tray into Sirins drink. Oh! The wickedness of capitalism! How envious! Sirin, why are you up so early? The thunder woke me up. Then I could not fall back to sleep. Furthermore, I still have not absorbed sufficient Honkai Energy. I gave Be too much Honkai Energy to create her body. It has been hard on you, my queen. Open up Be fed a slice of orange into Sirins mouth. Ah Nomnom Anyway, I feel that using the Honkai Energy was worth it. Be is much better than Fafnir. I have to feed Fafnir snacks, but Be can feed me snacks. Sirin showed a blissful expression as Be fed her. You are the one who wanted to feed Fafnir in the first ce. Fafnir can eat by herself. In fact,pared to being fed, she prefers to eat on her own without you feeding her. Also, Sirin, dont keep lying down. You should move about; otherwise, you might get fat. Dont worry, Elder Brother. Dont I have the Gem of Conquest? I can use its electromaic ability to eradicate the fat in my body. I wont get fat. Sirin waved and fired a spark from her fingertip. [TL Note: The Gem of Conquest is one of the four Herrscher cores given to Sirin. While they are actually a lesser form of Herrscher Cores and are obtained differently, they can be full Herrscher Cores. Herrscher Cores are normally formed when a person turns into a Herrscher, while the gems were given by the Will of Honkai. However, they are functionally the same in the right hands and are considered cores for the purpose of this story. Apparently, the gem disappears if a true core of that attribute awakens.] Sirin, do you know? There was once a person with an electromaic control ability who used this method to remove fat. Do you know what happened to her? Chen Heng did not mind Sirin turning into a useless person. In any case, he could support her. Actually, no! He did mind a little. After Sirin joined the association, she would just need to get points from checking in daily and would not have to worry about food or clothes. If so, wouldnt Sirin be even more useless? Furthermore, using an electromaic ability had its disadvantages. However, Chen Heng did not mind if Sirin was willing to bear the consequences. What happened? Confident in her control, Sirin made little of it, even thinking Chen Heng was worrying too much. You can indeed remove fat using your electromaic control ability, but ites with a downside. Eventually, that person became t-chested, practically like an ironing board. Thats right. Chen Heng was talking about Misaka Mikoto, nicknamed Railgun. [TL Note: Misaka Mikoto is the main protagonist from A Certain Scientific Railgun. You can read more about her here: /wiki/Misaka_Mikoto.] To prevent Sirin from falling further into depravity, he could only criticize Railgun and use her as a negative example. Sorry, Railgun. Huh? Sirin immediately sat upright. Elder Brother, what did you say? Removing fat like this will result in a t chest? Sirin felt startled. To think there is such a negative effect? This is too much! Although I dont know if it is because of her electromaic ability, she does indeed have a t chest. Furthermore, her bust size is worlds apart from her mothers. I think the electromaic ability caused it because gic inheritance would not exin it. Chen Heng did not state it as an absolute certainty, as it would be hard to be certain in such situations. Sirin looked at the fruit juice in her hand and the fruit tter in Bes. Then she touched her belly, appearing conflicted. Eventually, Siriny back down. ISirinhave suffered for so long already. Cant I just enjoy life for a while? Today! After today, I will exercise more. Furthermore, if I dont rest, where am I going to find the energy to exercise? Seeing that Sirin had no intention of changing her ways, Chen Heng stopped persuading her. Actually, he had medicinal pills for removing fat, and the omnipotent Dimension Administrators Associations store had items for fat removal and bust enhancement. Chen Heng did this just to stop Sirin from being too inactive. Then he took out a lounge chair andy down next to Sirin. After that, he used his Spiritual Energy to create a high-definition screen in front, showing the scene within the Demon-Subduing Lightning Dragon Ritual Array. After hearing the thunder for a while, he had to check the situation. Chen Heng saw Schicksals strongest Valkyrie, Cecilia Schariac, and two A-Ranked Valkyries, Shigure Kira and Cheng Lixue, fighting arge lightning dragon in the Demon-Subduing Lightning Dragon Ritual Array. He recognized these people. The several-hundred-meter-long lightning dragon continuously circled the sky at a low altitude, asionally charging at the three on the ground and sending down massive lightning bolts. Chen Heng wondered why the lightning dragon did not approach for closebat. After all, the lightning dragon had an even greater effect on strong enemies in closebat within the Demon-Subduing Lightning Dragon Ritual Array. Thus, Chen Heng issued amand to this lightning dragon, sending the lightning dragon down to engage the three Valkyries in closebat. After receiving Chen Hengsmand, the lightning dragon charged down at the three Valkyries. When the three saw the lightning dragon heading for them, they did not think of shing head-on but split up and dodged. The lightning dragon was massive, and it had the advantage of its momentum from charging down. Only a fool would sh head-on with the lightning dragon. Roar! When the lightning dragonnded on the ground, it kicked up plenty of snow. Then it flung its tail at the nearby Cecilia. Right now, the lightning dragon was in the center. Cecilia was at its right rear, Cheng Lixue at its left front, and Shigure Kira directly in front of it. The massive lightning dragon swept its powerful tail at Cecilia, but she blocked it with hernce. However, the electricity from the attack flowed through hernce and damaged her. Her body stiffened before getting blown back. Cecilia rolled on the ground twice from two attacks from the lightning dragon before getting back on her feet in a defensive posture. Lixue, dont sh head-on with the lightning dragon. Lets go quickly. Right now, the most important thing is to reach Babylon Labs, not defeat this lightning dragon. Remembering their mission, she stopped Cheng Lixue from using the 10th Divine Key, Waters Edge, to attack the lightning dragon. Yes, Squad Leader! Cheng Lixue put away her sword and quickly ran towards Babylon Labs. Cecilia and Shigure Kira followed closely, leaving the lightning dragon alone. Chen Heng now understood why the lightning dragon did not engage the three Valkyries in closebat. These three were swift and had superb physiques. Furthermore, they had Schicksals propulsion systems, which allowed them to move faster. They avoided fighting the lightning dragon and kept fleeing. Book 5: Chapter 38:2: Chen Heng Holds No Grudges Whatsoever (Laughs), Part 2 Book 5: Chapter 38:2: Chen Heng Holds No Grudges Whatsoever (Laughs), Part 2 While in the sky, the lightning dragon moved extremely quickly and could hinder the three Valkyries advance. However, its speed was not worth mentioning after itnded. After all, dragons moved by flying in the first ce. Of course, the lightning dragon was not helpless before the three Valkyries. The current situation was due to Chen Hengsmands to the lightning dragons the previous day. The lightning dragons were to go easy on any moving objects with biological reactions and were not to kill them. This prevented the lightning dragons from using many of their powerful moves. They could only make lightning fall. This also exined why only one lightning dragon obstructed the three. After some time, the three Valkyries had advanced five kilometers. Squad Leader, this lightning dragon looks powerful, but it is merely decoration. It is just effective on those mechs. While running, Shigure Kira mocked the lightning dragon. Dont get careless. For some reason, the lightning dragon is not dealing with Valkyries like it had the autonomous mechs; it has not used anything like dragon breath or other powerful moves. Before Cecilia could spend much time with her child, that bastard Otto activated her, exploiting her and making her leave her child behind to go on a mission. Furthermore, that lightning dragon foolishlynded on the ground earlier. Did its intelligence suddenly decrease? Or did the controller of the lightning dragon takemand? It looks like the person called Chen Heng is not very smart. When Chen Heng heard this, his face darkened. The high-definition Spiritual Energy screen broadcast these words to his ears. Excellent. I suspect youShigure Kiraare intentionally putting this Chen on the spot. Since you said that, dont me me for being ruthless. Chen Heng immediately allocated half of the 108 lightning dragons in the Demon-Subduing Lightning Dragon Ritual Arraywhich was 54 lightning dragonsto the three Valkyries. Rumble! Rumble! Rumble! Thunder roared and boomed outside Babylon Labs. Fifty-three lightning dragons charged down at the three Valkyries from the ck thunderclouds covering a radius of 20 kilometers around Babylon Labs. Squad Leader, do you think these lightning dragons heard us badmouthing Before Shigure Kira finished speaking, dozens of lightning bolts shot toward her. However, none fell on Cecilia and Cheng Lixue. Shigure Kira moved quickly, dodging the lightning bolts. However, numbers were hard to ovee. Eventually, a lightning bolt struck her. The lightning had a numbing effect, so when it struck her, she froze for a second. During this one second, over thirty more lightning bolts struck her, leaving her hair frizzy. She flopped into the snow, her body charred. Of course, Shigure Kira did not die. Chen Heng did not intend to kill these three Valkyries. Fu Huas disciple was among them, which limited Chen Hengs options. Immortal Phoenix was truly miserable, extremely miserable, indeed. Back then, she took in seven disciples out of kindness. In the end, the seven disciples turned traitor, working together to kill their master. They had broken Fu Huas heart. Unexpectedly, all seven disciples became rebellious; her teaching methods must not be very sessful. As a side mention, those seven traitors desired her undying body. Chen Heng was different; he desired her martial art and body. As for the undying bodythere was nothing much to it. Now, Fu Hua had taken in another disciple after much difficulty, one that would die just to buy time for Fu Hua. She finally had a disciple who did not turn traitor. Of course, Chen Heng would not dare harm Cheng Lixue. Cheng Lixue was off-limits, and so was his mother-inwahem, Ceciliahe could not attack her. This left only Shigure Kira as a target. This was absolutely not a personal grudge, not at all. Chen Heng held no grudges whatsoever. [TL Note: The mother-inw reference is likely because Cecilia yed the role of Sirins mother in an illusion in the original storyline. Cecilia showed Sirin motherly love even though she knew it was an illusion meant to trap her and Siegfried there.] Cecilia looked at the fallen Shigure Kira. She stopped, wanting to drag Shigure Kira along. However, she had only just picked up Shigure Kira when a lightning bolt struck her foot. Cheng Lixue was a loyal person and would not leave the two to escape alone. So, the following scene took ce. Cecilia carried Shigure Kira while Cheng Lixue had her back to Cecilia, guarding against the lightning dragons. The 54 massive lightning dragons surrounded the three. Twenty-seven flew in the sky, while 27 came to the ground. The three were now in a desperate situation. Squad Leader, is Shigure Kira fine? Shes fine. Although the lightning zapped her so many times, the shocks are rtively mild, so no major injuries. The electricity just numbed her; she will eventually recover from it. Cecilia checked Shigure Kiras body and did not find severe injuries. What should we do now? Shigure Kira warily eyed the many lightning dragons surrounding them. Calm down; dont be rash. These lightning dragons are just surrounding us without harming us. They only injured Shigure Kira instead of killing her. There should not be much malice. SquadSquad Leader, I suspect the controller of these lightning dragons is an extremely petty person. He must have heard me badmouthing him earlier. Ah! Shigure Kira could speak after resting and trembling on Cecilias shoulder for a while. Now, she did her best to stand on her own. Unfortunately, she should not have said that. The moment she did, dozens more lightning bolts struck her body. After all her efforts to stand up independently, white smoke came from her mouth as she fell back into the snow. Cecilia and Cheng Lixue watched as Shigure Kira got electrocuted again, stunned and helpless. If Cecilia had known, she would have covered Shigure Kiras mouth before Shigure Kira spoke. Unfortunately, there were no ifs in the world. Squad Leader, this Chen Heng The fallen Shigure Kira raised her head. As she spoke, she extended a trembling hand to point a middle finger at the sky. Boom! Another lightning bolt streaked over at extreme speed to strike Shigure Kira. Book 5: Chapter 39: The Lightning Rod, Shigure Kira Book 5: Chapter 39: The Lightning Rod, Shigure Kira Why are you all looking at me? This is just the regr attack pattern of the Demon-Subduing Lightning Dragon Ritual Array. Im not someone who holds a grudge. I would never harbor resentment just because Shigure Kira insulted me a bit. That was Chen Heng, speaking to the crowd attracted by the high-definition Spiritual Energy screen beside the Honkai reactor. Their eyes all turned to him as Shigure Kira was electrocuted into an unrecognizable state for the second time. Chen Heng attempted to justify himself, but the dubious looks from everyoneincluding his beloved, precious younger sister Sirintold him they were unconvinced. Younger Sister, dont tell me you dont believe me, either? Howhow could that be? My elder brother is a very generous person. Theres no way hed hold a grudge, Sirin responded, her gaze wandering away as she spoke. Although she defended Chen Heng, anyone with discerning eyes could tell at a nce she was notpletely convinced herself. How frustrating! eximed Chen Heng, turning his gaze away from the crowd. Then, he snatched the bitter gourd juice he had handed Theresa earlier and stowed it in his spatial storage. My bitter gourd juice! Return my bitter gourd juice, Chen Heng. I believe you. I truly do! Youre not the type to hold a grudge. Please give back my juice! Theresa cried out, standing up to profess her faith in Chen Heng after he took back her bitter gourd juice. Ignoring Theresa, Chen Heng watched through the high-definition screen as Shigure Kira kept her middle finger raised defiantly toward the sky despite copsing. The more he observed, the worse he felt. Chen Heng admired Shigure Kiras courage and determination. He held those who did not fear authority and never bowed to evil forces in high respect, so he decided to intensify his efforts. Zap! Zap! Zap! A series of seven or eight lightning bolts struck Shigure Kira, all aimed, rather coincidentally, at that raised middle finger. It seemed too much of a coincidence. Perhaps the numerous lightning strikes had paralyzed Shigure Kira; her middle finger remained upright, showing no signs of curling. That finger acted like a lightning rod, constantly attracting lightning strikes. Cecilia finally could not bear to watch. She reached out and folded down Shigure Kiras raised middle finger, halting the continuous strikes. Are you Mister Chen Heng? We mean no harm. Were here to guard the Babylon Labs on behalf of Schicksal and want to meet you. May wee in? Ahem! Ahem! In consideration of a certain someone, Ill let you in. Remember, its just the three of you. If Schicksal sends drones or other Valkyries into this lightning zone, I wont be so polite and will unleash the full power of these lightning dragons. Chen Heng made his terms clear, using a remote sound projection system and one of the lightning dragons as a medium tomunicate with the three Valkyries. As for that certain someone, it was indeed Cheng Lixue. He had to give her some face out of courtesy for her teacher rather than the disciple herself. No matter what, Fu Hua was still an immortal. As a bonus, Chen Heng kindly tossed a stretcher to them via a spatial tunnel. Was Chen Hengs gesture with the stretcher kind-hearted? Wrong! After Chen Heng finished speaking, the lightning dragons dispersed, showing no further interest in the three Valkyries. As Cheng Lixue and Cecilia transported Shigure Kira to Babylon Labs using the stretcher, the lightning dragons did not interfere with the two. Curiously, lightning bolts kept falling from the sky, seemingly identally striking Shigure Kira on the stretcher. The moment Cecilia decided to carry Shigure Kira without the stretcher, a dozen more lightning dragons emerged from the sky, eagerly eyeing the trio below. Cheng Lixue and Cecilia were forced to use the stretcher again and witness Shigure Kira get struck by lightning. Cecilia had to admit, the researchersChen Hengscapacity to hold a grudge was unparalleled. At first, Cecilia watched Shigure Kira with worry, but after observing Shigure Kiras asional spasms and no other reaction, she felt reassured. After all, muscle spasms meant Shigure Kira was still alive. Upon their arrival at Babylon Labs, neither Cheng Lixue nor Cecilia bore any signs of injury; not even their clothes were dirty. However, Shigure Kira was a different story. Her burnt hair stood on end; her clothes were charred and tattered. Shigure Kira continued to twitch on the stretcher even after being transported to the infirmary. It made Chen Heng reflect on whether he might have gone too far. What a shame for a nice girl like her to have such a mouth! Even more unfortunate was her letting Chen Heng hear her. Are you Mister Chen Heng? Im Cecilia Schariac, a Valkyrie of Schicksal. Its a pleasure to meet you, Cecilia said, extending her right hand to Chen Heng. Hello, MotherMiss Saint of the Schariac family. Otto must have sent you three here to see if Im as strong as Siegfried said, right? If Im not as strong as he imed, you would just abduct me, and if I were, you would make other ns? Their handshake was brief. Mister Chen Heng, youve misunderstood. Were here simply because Babylon Labs is also Schicksals property. You mentioned that youd be leaving in a few days and wouldnt be staying long. Were here to protect Babylon Labs. Is that alright? Of course, of course. Thats perfectly normal. Now that Schicksal has sent representatives, lets talk about my younger sisters issue. I wonder, how much do you think Schicksals headquarters is worth? Chen Heng asked with a smile, but Cecilia felt something hidden behind it. Mister Chen Heng, what do you mean? Were sorry about your sisters situation, but these Stop, stop, stop. Chen Heng cut off Cecilia. Dont even start saying these actions were the personal behavior of Babylon Labss researchers. I dont believe it! If thats your excuse, then I might just have to vent my anger on Schicksals headquarters. The moment Cecilia mentioned the word but, Chen Heng knew Schicksal was going to deny responsibility. What do you want, Mister Chen Heng? Although Chen Heng became more aggressive, Cecilia was not about to be bullied. After all, she was the strongest Valkyrie at Schicksal, and she had her pride. Book 5: Chapter 40: Taking Advantage of Schicksal Book 5: Chapter 40: Taking Advantage of Schicksal Although Chen Hengs Demon-Subduing Lightning Dragon Ritual Array was formidable, characters withrge-scale area-of-effect capabilities were oftencking in closebat skills. Cecilia was confident in herself; furthermore, she had not put away her ck Abyss White Flower. Do you realize that a simple application of gravity can destroy your Schicksal headquarters, a massive floating ind cluster over the Mediterranean? Chen Heng taunted. I happen to possess the ability to control gravity. Would you like me to check for any issues? Cecilia narrowed her eyes slightly at this. Mister Chen Heng, can I take this as you threatening Schicksal? Absolutely. After all, I abhor Schicksal. Also, dont think of using your ck Abyss White Flower in closebat with me. Im not inexperienced in the art of swordsmanship, Chen Heng retorted. Closebat? He was confident that he would not lose to anyone in closebat in this world, except perhaps Immortal Fu Hua. As for why he had reservations about Fu Hua, it wasnt that he was afraid. He simply didnt know the extent of Fu Huas abilities. She had been alive for several millennia, and even if her strength had declined over time, he should not underestimate her. Who knew how strong her abilities would be after her ability second awakening? What do you propose, Mr. Chen Heng? Cecilia asked after a few moments of silent confrontation. She hesitated to engage him because she was unsure of his true abilities. Before she came, Otto, the Overseer of Schicksal, had advised her not to engage Chen Heng inbat unless she was absolutely certain of victory. While she didnt know why Otto was so wary of Chen Heng, she trusted he had a good reason since she did not think he was a fool. Miss Cecilia, Chen Heng began. I am a researcher, and Im currently researching some weapons, so I need some materials. Could Schicksal possibly sponsor them? Cecilia breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing Chen Hengs response. Schicksal was never short of materials. After all, they had umted wealth over so many years. What do you need, Mr. Chen Heng? I believe 1,000 units of Soulium arent too much to ask? Mr. Chen Heng, why dont you just rob us? The most we can offer is 500. Deal. I also need 100 units of Superconducting Metallic Hydrogen, nonnegotiable. Chen Heng only required 300 units of Soulium. He hadnt expected Schicksal to be so wealthy and willing to negotiate such high prices. Alright, Cecilia replied. Mister Chen Heng, is there anything else you need? Just tell us everything in one go. Yes. Six Honkai Cubes, 20 Twin Sakura Wills, 30 Phase Shifters, 1,000 units of Spirit Jade, and 1,000 units of Nanoceramics. Thats all. He listed the materials required for the fourth and fifth strengthening of the Electromaic Star Sniper Rifle, as listed in the Dimension Administrators Associations store. Cecilia was silent. The items Chen Heng had mentioned were all rare, and he wanted a lot of them, especially the Honkai Cubes. Cecilia wanted to ask him what he intended to do with all these materials but held back. She had a feeling that asking would be futile. Whats wrong? Did I ask for too much? Chen Heng added. I was already generous enough not to demand a Divine Key from Schicksal. My sister is the 2nd Herrscher, the Herrscher of the Void. You know her ability based on her title. Pair those with my gravity ability, and Schicksal would face significant disruption. Chen Heng had hit Schicksal right where it hurt. The materials he asked for were more than enough for the construction of Babylon Labs. All these materials were just for upgrading a single weapon, and he wasnt aiming for a high upgrade level. He asked for all these materials, knowing Schicksal could handle the cost. Cecilia took a deep breath. Please wait a moment. I need to consult Overseer Otto. Youre asking for quite a lot of materials. You dont mind, do you? She refused to entertain the thought of giving Chen Heng a Divine Key. Schicksal didnt have many; they would never give one to him. As the saint of the Schariac family, Cecilia had some insight into the wealth of the three major families of Schicksal. She knew that the materials, though costly, would only be a minor inconvenience for them. If providing them would resolve a problem, then it was a good choice. However, she was simply a saint of her family; even as the strongest Valkyrie of Schicksal, she did not have the authority to decide for Schicksal whether to ept Chen Hengs proposal. After all, this was tantamount to Schicksal makingpensation. It was no longer an issue of the materials but of prestige. By all means, take your time. ------ After Chen Heng returned to Sirins side, Sirin looked at him in surprise, as she had never seen him deal with anything tech-rted. You do research too? I could not tell. Sirin even felt Chen Heng was one of those who would just attack at the slightest disagreement, ignoring life and death. After all, she had only seen him practice the sword. Im not knowledgeable in research, but I know how to maximize the benefits of those materials. Chen Heng hadnt done any research. He was going to give those materials to the Dimension Administrators Association for processing. They were enough to upgrade the Electromaic Star Sniper Rifle to +5. Anything more was out of the question. Putting aside whether the materials from the Honkai Impact 3rds world would work for further strengthening, even if they could, Schicksal might not be willing to part with such materials. Chen Hengs words about smashing up Schicksals headquarters were simply nonsense. He could not do something that would harm humanity like this. Right now, Schicksal was considered the strongest faction resisting the Honkai. After about five minutes, Cecilia finished her call and returned to Chen Heng. Mister Chen Heng, Overseer Otto has agreed to your conditions. Can we consider Miss Sirins issue resolved? Miss Cecilia, you might have misunderstood. Sirins issue will never be over. The conditions I presented are for a separate transaction. Are you interested in the legacy of a previous civilization? Book 5: Chapter 41:1: Kal’tsit: Kisses, Hugs, and Lifts, Part 1 Book 5: Chapter 41:1: Kaltsit: Kisses, Hugs, and Lifts, Part 1 Cecilia was initially furious. She had finally struck a deal after considerable effort, only to be informed that it was, in fact, a different deal. Was this not a trick? However, Chen Hengs mention of the past civilizations legacy kept her from acting impulsively. Although Cecilia was generally disinterested in scientific research, she was well aware of the importance of thest centurys civilization in the fight against the Honkai. After all, Schicksal had established itself by unearthing the relics of ancient civilizations. Why didnt you rify this earlier? she asked. I simply enjoy watching your displeasure, knowing you can neither hit me nor defeat me, Chen Heng replied. At this moment, even the usually patient Cecilia wanted to stab Chen Heng. He was infuriating. Chen Heng continued, Your Schicksal, of all organizations, should understand the value of these ancient legacies. The relics Im speaking of are the things on the dark side of the moon, which I have now collected. Indeed, before leaving the moon, Chen Heng had gathered every piece of the pce, including the pirs. Moving these objects had been no easy task. Can we inspect the objects before proceeding with the transaction? Cecilia needed to see the relics to finalize the deal; otherwise, the trade could not proceed. Of course! Inspecting the goods beforepleting a transaction is quite normal, Chen Heng replied, gesturing grandly. An engraved stone pir materialized before them, covered in textthe essential legacy of the ancient civilization. After disying the stone pir for ten seconds, Chen Heng put it away. How did that look, Miss Cecilia? Are you satisfied with the information on the pir? Absolutely. So, the objective of this trade is all relics of the previous centurys civilization on the moon? This time, Cecilia agreed to the deal without consulting Schicksals Overseer. Cecilia understood the significance of these relics and the benefits they could bring to Schicksal. She trusted that Otto, the Overseer, would agree with her decision. The subsequent negotiations left both parties satisfied. Schicksals only regret was that it had to share this information with Anti-Entropy, which only had to part with some Einsteins Tori and AE Imaginonspletely disproportionate to the substantial price Schicksal paid. [TL Note: I am unable to find the plural form of Einsteins Torus, so we went with Einsteins Tori. Here are links to more information about Einsteins Torus and AE Imaginon: /wiki/Einstein%27s_Torus and /wiki/AE_Imaginon.] Chen Heng justified this imbnce by pointing out that, while Schicksal did not have any Einsteins Torus, Anti-Entropy did. However, Anti-Entropy also possessed the resources that Schicksal was contributing. Schicksal had no counterargument, primarily because Cecilia had never heard of anything like Einsteins Torus. Just from the name, it was clearly something made by Einstein. In any case, there was nothing Schicksal could do. After all, Chen Heng held all the power in this situation. His primary aim was to extract a heavy price from Schicksal. Also, both organizations were fighting the Honkai. It would be better for the two organizations to progress together. Schicksal and Anti-Entropy had all their materials ready that day and left them 20 kilometers from the lightning zone for Chen Heng to collect personally. Although Chen Heng was initially delighted, his mood soon soured. The reason? Cecilia and Siegfried were openly unting their rtionship. It was absolutely outrageous. The two were practically glued together. Darling, is our dear Kiana behaving at home? Kiana is very well-behaved at home, although she misses you. Really! The Overseer had to send you here. Whos looking after Kiana at home? Dont worry, dear, Cecilia assured Siegfried. Amber arranged for someone to look after Kiana. Besides, this gave me an excuse to see you. [TL Note: Amber is a mechanically enhanced bionic based on the genes of Kallen Kana. She serves as Ottos assistant. Here is more information about her: /wiki/Amber.] Darling Dear Emmm Chen Heng began to suspect their public disys of affection were revenge for his previous dealings with Schicksal. This was despicable! unting affection in front of singles was utterly outrageous behavior! Professor Einstein, he said with a hint of annoyance, Ive already moved all the ancient relics from the moon to Babylon Labss warehouse. Would you please remove Siegfried right now? Let him decipher the damn Soulium. I cant stand their flirting anymore. Only the descendants of the Kana family can replicate the Soulium data. Out of sight, out of mind. Chen Heng had thrown all the relics into the warehouse even before Schicksal and Anti-Entropy delivered the materials; that would prevent Siegfried from unting affection in front of Chen Heng. He had done it primarily to get Siegfried, who kept showing off his rtionship with Cecilia, out of his sight. After all, only the Kana descendants could read the Soulium information. Chen Heng was not concerned these organizations might not deliver the promised materials. In fact, he would be quite pleased if they did not. That way, he could use his failed fishing ns for the Arknights world in the Honkai Impact 3rds world. Great minds think alike. Siegfried, lets go. Its time to work. Chen Heng observed that even Professor Einstein was not fond of this couple showing off their affection here. It made Chen Heng recall that Professor Einstein would be a granny-ss bachelor. Snicker Ah? Is it really that urgent? Yes, it is that urgent. Alright, then. Darling, lets go together. Alright. The couple left with Professor Einstein. Chen Heng was taken aback by their unwaveringmitment to staying together, even during work. However, the fact that they were no longer distracting him was somewhat reassuring. That was a constion for him, but it meant Professor Einstein had to bear the burden. Once they had left, Chen Heng could finally focus on Cheng Lixue. Youre Cheng Lixue, Fu Huas disciple, arent you? he asked. Do you know my master? Cheng Lixue looked at him suspiciously. Her master was a mysterious person, and few knew her. Unexpectedly, she met someone who knew her master here. I think we could consider ourselves friends, Chen Heng replied, although colleague would be a more urate description. Of course, he could not say that. After all, Fu Hua worked for Schicksal now. More importantly, Cheng Lixue would not believe him if he said that. Why do you want to be enemies with Schicksal? Please, Schicksal made itself my enemy, not the other way around. If not for giving face to your master, I would have sent Schicksals headquarters crashing to the ground long ago. Dont bother doubting whether I am capable of that. Thats right. I called you over not to speak about this. Rather, I want to tell you this: the Void Swords heart essence has fouryers. You should be on the secondyer now, right? ording to the Chinese exnation, you must be struggling with an inner demon. How did you know? asked Cheng Lixue, her gaze fixed warily on Chen Heng. It came as a shock to her that someone had seen through her level and pointed out her inner demon. Chen Heng replied, Well, I mentioned earlier to your squad leader that I know a little about swordsmanship. Surely, you didnt take that literally? You see, we people from China have this habit of being humble, downying our own abilities. To be frank, I would be considered a genius in swordsmanship and can easily defeat you with one hand. To demonstrate his point, Chen Heng manifested a strand of sword qi on his right fingertip and imbued it with a withering sword conception. Sword conceptions could be developed as long as one had achieved the right level of swordsmanship, independent of ones cultivation level. The sword qi whirled forth, sting a bottomless small hole into the floor of Babylon Labs. Book 5: Chapter 41:2: Kal’tsit: Kisses, Hugs, and Lifts, Part 2 Book 5: Chapter 41:2: Kaltsit: Kisses, Hugs, and Lifts, Part 2 Well, you figured out I have an inner demon. What do you want to say about it? Chen Heng responded, What Im saying is that if youve encountered an inner demon, its best to resolve it straight away. Not only can I see your inner demon, but I also know that it has something to do with your master. Sheyou shouldnt wait for her to reach out. If you need to ask her anything, you must be proactive. If youre waiting for her toe to you with an exnation, you might not get an answer even at the end of your life. While Chen Heng could indeed see Cheng Lixues inner demon, his im that it was rted to Fu Hua was merely a blind guess. He feared that even if Fu Hua understood the situation and knew about Cheng Lixues inner demon, she might still hold back due to her reserved nature, prolonging the issue indefinitely. You Stop! Stop! Stop! Take it up with your master if you have anything to say. Im going to sleep. Dont disturb me. Chen Heng immediately cut Cheng Lixue off when she started speaking. He had no desire to get embroiled in the emotional entanglements between master and disciple; it was too much hassle! However, he could bring this up to Fu Hua in the chat group. He Who Knows Fate: Fu Hua, I saw your disciple Cheng Lixue. t-Chested Chinese: Why do you change how you address me every time? He Who Knows Fate: Of course, its because I like you. t-Chested Chinese: He Who Knows Fate: Immortal, let me tell you, the Azure Empyrea is super cool andpletely aligns with my aesthetic. The Phoenix as well. Umaru-chan: Fu Hua, dont mind him. Chen Heng is always blunt and starts flirting with 2D characters out of the blue. He even dered Kaltsit his waifust time. Efreet: But dont worry. Hes in love with the 2D game character version of you, not the real one. t-Chested Chinese: Should I be pleased? He Who Knows Fate: Did I say that about Kaltsit? Kaltsit: Scumbag! You deny it after saying it. Humph! He Who Knows Fate: Kaltsit, youthis doesnt sound like you. Did you project the chat onto yourmunicator and get hacked? Kaltsit: How did you figure that out? He Who Knows Fate: Is it Amiya or Doctor? Kaltsit: Its me, Amiya. He Who Knows Fate: OK, its Doctor. Amiya wouldnt talk like that. Doctor, arent you afraid of being skinned alive when Kaltsit finds out? Kaltsit: Im not worried at all. I derive joy from taking risks. Go on. Confess your feelings, or do you want me to confess first? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Kaltsit: Wait a moment. Let me delete the previous chat history to make it more perfect. Kaltsit: Chen Heng, be my boyfriend. I like you. He Who Knows Fate: Sure, sure. Kaltsit: Hug me, Hubby. He Who Knows Fate: Hugs. t-Chested Chinese: Efreet: Umaru-chan: After all this time, you are still a showboat. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Congrattions to you both. Magus of Flowers: May you two grow old together. nk Never Loses: You two May you have children soon. I Have a Strong Presence: Chen Heng, didnt you forget something? Your younger sister Sirin will join the group soon, right? He Who Knows Fate: I forgot! You didnt take any screenshots, did you? Magus of Flowers: Nope, no way, we definitely didnt take any screenshots. He Who Knows Fate: Looks like I need to mute Merlin before Sirin joins the group. Kaltsit: Hubby, hug me! I want kisses, hugs, and to be lifted high. He Who Knows Fate: Kaltsit: Exin, who is Sirin? So soon after having me, youre going after someone else? You cheater Umaru-chan: Why did you stop? Efreet: Could it be He Who Knows Fate: Well, I initially wanted to speak to Immortal. Immortal, I saw Cheng Lixue earlier. When Doctor suddenly fell silent, Chen Heng could only guess one of three possibilities: she was discovered, she was discovered, or she was discovered. Hopefully, she was alrightalthough the likelihood was slim. If Kaltsit found out Doctor was using her ount to send these messages Rest in peace, Doctor. Ill inherit your Operators. To save his own skin, Chen Heng changed the topic. t-Chested Chinese: What happened then? Otto originally wanted me to go, but I refused. He then sent Cecilia to Babylon Labs with Cheng Lixue. You didnt hurt her, did you? He Who Knows Fate: Dont worry, dont worry. I didnt realize you cared so much for your disciple. Out of the three Valkyries who came, only Shigure Kira got slightly hurt. After all, even if I dont give face to the disciple, I have to give face to the master. The other two are just fine. t-Chested Chinese: Thats good to hear! He Who Knows Fate: However, I pointed out her inner demon and advised her to speak with you directly. Given your personality, Fu Hua, I doubted you would take the initiative to help clear up her mental block. t-Chested Chinese: He Who Knows Fate: So, I stepped in on your behalf. t-Chested Chinese: Should I be thanking you, then? He Who Knows Fate: Oh, no need, no need. After all, were all in the same chat group. Its only natural to help each other. t-Chested Chinese: Kaltsit: Earlier He Who Knows Fate: Honey, youre back. What happened earlier? Kaltsit: Nothing in particr. He Who Knows Fate: ?? At this point, Chen Heng panicked. Kaltsit, say something to defend yourself! You cant just leave it like that. People might get the wrong idea. Kaltsit: I just dealt with a bug. Also, what did you call me just now? Book 5: Chapter 42:1: Void for Void, Part 1 Book 5: Chapter 42:1: Void for Void, Part 1 He Who Knows Fate: Kaltsit, Kaltsit. Kaltsit: Doctor has exined everything. Should I also call you darling? And should there be kisses, hugs, and lifts? He Who Knows Fate: I admit I was wrong. It wont happen again. Ding! Kaltsit uploaded a video. Upon opening the video, Chen Heng saw Doctor hanging in the air in a gloomy room, suspended by a rope and spinning continuously, much like a fan. Muffled noises came from her mouth; apparently, she had been gagged. Furthermore, if Chen Heng saw right, the suspended Doctor was spinning increasingly faster. He Who Knows Fate: I hope she is fine. Kaltsit: Huh? He Who Knows Fate: It serves her right. Magus of Flowers: After witnessing the whole process, I have something to say. He Who Knows Fate: Shut up. If you dont want to be muted for 24 hours, dont say anything. Magus of Flowers: Ill shut up! Ill shut up! Workaholic Gil: Is this chat group usually this merry? Solomon: Its Glitter! I wouldnt say theres anything wrong with being merry. After all, once you join this group, life can be very easy unless there are special circumstances. The benefits are truly fantastic. Magus of Flowers: Its easy for you all who lounge around all day, unlike me, whos always on a mission. Solomon: Thats because youre saving money to buy the fate-severing talisman. If you didnt have that burden, youd be even more idle than me. King Wolffy: In this group, I just need to check in daily to enjoy an endless supply ofmbs. This is simply too blissful. Those strange sheep from the ssic of Mountains and Seas are just too expensive; I cant afford them at all. I can only asionally take on manufacturing worldmissions to umte points slowly. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Those sheep from the ssic of Mountains and Seastheyre not just any mere sheep! Whats this about a manufacturing worldmission? King Wolffy: Ah! ording to the associations store, some tasks dont require association members toplete. Also, the association members would be too busy for those missions. For those that can be solved with some special equipment, they give the blueprint to us, the special talents, and were responsible for manufacturing them. God Sai: Can this be considered special care for special talents? Lord of the White Night: Of course, its a good thing we have these special requests. Special talents like Wolffy wouldnt be suitable for the other world missions. ------ In the afternoon: Today is thest day of the seven days. Soon, Ill be able to get ten association invitation letters and 1,000,000 points. In the afternoon, Chen Heng calcted the time in his mind, waiting for Customer Service to contact him. Chen Heng, your rewards have arrived. Im sending them to you now. Please check them. Ding! Congrattions on obtaining ten association invitation letters and an Ability Fourth Awakening exchange voucher. Ermindeed as expected. These world consciousnesses like to y tricks like this. Whats the situation with this Ability Fourth Awakening exchange voucher? Where are my 1,000,000 points? Although Chen Heng guessed it was possible, he still had to question it. Im not taking the me for this. It was your ancestors decision. Huh? Chen Heng was taken aback by Customer Services statement. How did my ancestor get involved in this situation? In truth, 1,000,000 points arent anything much for the association. Thats just a drop in the ocean. However, your ancestor stated you shouldnt squander money. He suggested the points should be used wisely and had your 1,000,000 points converted into an Ability Fourth Awakening exchange voucher. All right, then! After all, I intended to use these million points to exchange for the fourth ability awakening anyway, Chen Heng admitted. What else could he say? The ancestor is wise. The ancestor is strong. The ancestor has done a great job. By the way, dont fritter away the association invitation letters I sent you. They are valuable. Typically, administrators receive only one per month. Youre an exception. Are there any restrictions or requirements for inviting people outside of the association using these association invitation letters? There arent any. But those invited by association invitation letters have a seven-day probation period. This is something to note. In fact, those automatically invited to the association have a simr probation period, but its only one day. Probation period? What is that? Chen Heng had never heard of such a thing, nor had he heard anyone in the chat group mention it, so it was unfamiliar to him. Havent I mentioned it to you before? Not at all. Thats just as well. Its good that I didnt tell you. But as an association administrator, you are entitled to know about it. Once you know, dont spread it around. Try not to tell other people in the association. Theres no point in telling them anyway. Alright, tell me. The probation period starts the moment a member is invited. Itsts for one day for automatically invited members and seven days for those invited by an invitation letter. If a member demonstrates uneptable behavior within seven days, like deceiving or scamming other members, the administrator can apply for sanctions against them. The severity of the punishment varies, depending on the severity of the offense, from a mute package to an ount suspension. In serious cases, they might be kicked out of the association altogether. This must be the sanction power mentioned in the administrators guide. Yes, exactly. Thats it. But doesnt the administrators guide say that sanctions can be applied against egregious association members only when all five administrators are present? Ive already mentioned this is a special circumstance for the probation period. Special situations require special handling. But this is also a loophole. I will add this to the administrators guideter. So youre the author of the administrators guide! No wonder! No one else couldvee up with such a devious guide. Are you referring to the part where non-administrators cant view the administrators guide, but the method for reporting administrators is only mentioned in the administrators guide? Youre aware of it, then. Of course. It was deliberate. After all, administrators are entitled to some privileges. Well done. Thank you for thepliment. With his questions answered and the rewards collected, Chen Heng had no more use for Customer Service. The most important task now was to invite Sirin to the group. Chen Heng took one invitation letter from the guilds red packet systemnothing else. The red packet system of the guild was reliable and safe, with no time limit on redemption. Carefully examining the association invitation letter in his hand, Chen Heng had to admit, if he did not know it was an invitation letter, he might have thrown it into the trash. This invitation letter looked very simple. There were the words Invitation Letter on a white, hard, rectangr card. That was all. However, Chen Heng could not make out what material it was made of. Although the invitation letter looked simple, it was indeed precious. Currently, only Chen Heng possessed invitation letters in the association. Book 5: Chapter 42:2: Void for Void, Part 2 Book 5: Chapter 42:2: Void for Void, Part 2 Sirin, take this invitation letter and use it by willing it. Chen Heng handed the invitation letter to Sirin beside him. Is this the so-called association invitation letter? It looks pretty simple. Sirin curiously studied the white card in her hand. It is indeed simple, but its effectiveness is outstanding! I tell you, even if you use all your Herrscher Cores, you cant exchange for this. ... Sirin looked at Chen Heng, not speaking. Alright, alright, Im joking. Even if you offered fourteen Herrscher Cores, no one would exchange it with you. Right now, only I have this item, making it quite rare. Dont believe me? Ask the others once youre in. ErmIll trust you this time. Ding! Wee, Herrscher of Pufferfish, to the Dimension Administrators Association! He Who Knows Fate: Efreet: Umaru-chan: This nameis quite vivid indeed. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: The first invitation-letter member, wee. Magus of Flowers: [Chat history] [Chat history] Administrator He Who Knows Fate muted Magus of Flowers for seven days. Administrator He Who Knows Fate deleted two messages. When Chen Heng saw Merlin posting two chat histories, he knew this inept fellow was trying to stir up trouble, so he swiftly muted Merlin and deleted the posts. Queen of Ice and Snow: Thats harsh. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Hello, Im Sirin. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Hello, Im the beauty in the kimono who appeared with Chen Hengs ancestor. Kaltsit: Hello. I Have a Strong Presence: You can read the group announcements Never mind, you dont need to read the group announcements. Your elder brother is here. He can exin it to you. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Whos my elder brother? He Who Knows Fate: That would be me. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Elder Brother, whats up with my disy name? He Who Knows Fate: Wellthe association determines your disy name based on your personal circumstances and life experiences. You know, its like they say: only names can be wrong; theres no such thing as a wrong nickname. Thats the gist of it. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Then what does Herrscher of Pufferfish mean? He Who Knows Fate: Exactly as it states. The term Herrscher reflects your status, while Pufferfish signifieswell, a pufferfish. Taken all together, its saying youre a Herrscher simr to a pufferfish. Herrscher of Pufferfish: And what does that represent? He Who Knows Fate: Younger Sister, are you sure you want to know? Herrscher of Pufferfish: Of course. He Who Knows Fate: The name Herrscher of Pufferfish suggests that you, as a Herrscher, are like a pufferfish: always puffing up, always getting beaten up, gaining new powers, puffing up again, and once more getting beaten up. Herrscher of Pufferfish: He Who Knows Fate: Im not lying. Anyone here can vouch for me. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Anyone? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Much as I hate to admit it, your brothers telling the truth. Kaltsit: Your brothers words are irrefutable. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Its probably better for you not to know. Queen of Ice and Snow: Please ept my condolences. Herrscher of Pufferfish: I dont believe it. I dont! In reality, Sirin shook her head wildly and then red at Chen Heng. She pulled Chen Hengs finger over and bit down on it. Sirin, will you never learn? Ive told you not to bite my fingers. You can bite my ear; why harm your teeth? Chen Heng showed no signs of pain after being bitten. Instead, he looked at Sirin with concern. None of your business! Humph! q(s^t)r Sirin turned her head away and refused to look at Chen Heng. Sirin, you have to believe me. You can look up the Second Eruption Honkaiic in the cultural section of the Dimension Administrators Associations store. It records your experiences and the fate you would have met had you not encountered me. Look it up, and youll see. Sirin gave Chen Heng a dubious nce but eventually chose to believe him and opened the associations store. Solomon: Although Merlin is detestable, isnt a seven-day mute a bit excessive? This is the first time Ive heard of a mutesting this long, and an administrator can even delete another persons chat messages. He Who Knows Fate: As I said before, power can do as it pleases. Administrator He Who Knows Fate lifted the mute on Magus of Flowers. He Who Knows Fate: Merlin, Im warning you. Dont mess around while Sirin is reading heric. If you cause trouble again, Ill give you a 30-day mute. Itll be a sour but thrilling experience. Magus of Flowers: Theres a mute thatsts 30 days? Administrator He Who Knows Fate muted Magus of Flowers for 30 days. t-Chested Chinese: Efreet: Thats harsh. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: But well done. Administrator He Who Knows Fate lifted the mute on Magus of Flowers. He Who Knows Fate: Hows that? Now you know the maximum duration of a mute, right? Fancy a 30-day mute? Magus of Flowers: No, no, no. I give in. I havent even been in the association for half a month yet, and youre giving me a one-month mute. Thats a bit too much. He Who Knows Fate: Merlin, you have to remember one thing. You and I have no feud. Magus of Flowers: Then who sold my hair to Yakumo Yukari? He Who Knows Fate: Can we not bring that up? Would you like to learn about the mute? Magus of Flowers: No, no, no. I dont want to know. t-Chested Chinese: So, He Who Knows Fate, do you n to leave this world now? Or will you stick around a bit longer? He Who Knows Fate: I still have to wait a while. Schicksal hasnt delivered the materials yet. t-Chested Chinese: What materials? He Who Knows Fate: Well, I moved the pce on the moon here and exchanged it for some materials. I helped preserve their relics and saved them transportation costs, so asking for some materials isnt too much, right? t-Chested Chinese: As long as youre happy. Just dont be too harsh while taking advantage of them. He Who Knows Fate: Dont worry. Im not asking for much. Just to strengthen a weapon, how many materials could that use? t-Chested Chinese: Thats good, then. He Who Knows Fate: By the way, Immortal, are you interested in trading some cultivation techniques? How about I trade my Void Arts for your Void Sword Technique? t-Chested Chinese: Void Arts? Book 5: Chapter 43: Chiliad Sword Conception Book 5: Chapter 43: Chiliad Sword Conception 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Chen Henges from a supreme-martial world heavily steeped in martial strength. An immortal is someone who has ascended to a certain cultivation realm with the strength to explode an entire. Trading the Void Sword Technique for the Void Arts seems a worthwhile exchange. Lord of the White Night: Speaking of the Void Arts, isnt that the cultivation technique I purchased? It cost me 20,000 points back then. Queen of Ice and Snow: I feel Fu Hua is a fitting candidate for practicing the Void Arts. For a small cost in points, she can convert Honkai Energy into Spiritual Energy. Given Fu Huas 500 years of cultivation, she can quickly advance to the Mind Dividing Realm. He Who Knows Fate: About that, I think Honkai Energy is a form of Spiritual Energy. Immortals world is replete with Spiritual Energy, albeit with a berserk nature, hence the need to use points for purification. t-Chested Chinese: ording to what you say, your world possesses great martial strength. So, why do you need the Void Sword Technique? If you want me to give you the Void Sword Technique, you must rify its purpose first. He Who Knows Fate: Its because of an ancestral cultivation technique. Our ns unique cultivation method emphasizes the sword conception rather than sword moves. It requires the user to persistently study different sword conceptions, eventually creating their own sword conception or integrating these conceptions into a Chiliad Sword Conception. Thetter is thetest version of the Chen n Cultivation Technique my ancestor made. How do I put it? Its a long and arduous journeyat least a thousand types of sword conceptions are required. t-Chested Chinese: A thousand types He Who Knows Fate: I have about 800 conceptions at present, all of them high-grade. In addition to the sword conceptions handed down in my n, my ancestor collected 720 types of sword conceptions for me. These are stored in the ancestral crystal left by my ancestor, and I need to continuallyprehend and practice different sword techniques to cultivate sword conceptions. t-Chested Chinese: Alright, deal. He Who Knows Fate: OKOK. Chen Heng acquired another sword conception, but it was still a long journey ahead. He needed at least 1,000, and they had to be high-grade sword conceptions. It wastoo challenging. The Chiliad Sword Conception involved forming a unique sword conception at the end to call ones ownthe distition of all of ones sword conceptions. Everyone had a different Chiliad Sword Conception ording to each persons different sword conceptions. This was why Chen Hengs ancestor gave him only 720 types of sword conceptions. After all, Chen Heng didnt believe that his transcender ancestor could not get 1,000 high-grade sword conceptions. However, Chen Heng was still very confident. After all, he had the associations storea great thingeven if the points consumed would be a bit much. High-grade sword conceptions were not cheap. The most annoying thing was that his ancestor had his 1,000,000 points turned into an Ability Fourth Awakening voucher. More importantly, Chen Heng could not use it yet. Chen Heng would have to wait until his abilities were stronger. He had to push his abilities to the limit first in order to maximize the benefits of ability awakening. While Sirin read heric, Chen Heng studied the Will Energy cultivation method his ancestor obtained from another transcender. Chen Heng felt that this cultivation method was tailor-made for him. He could practice this Will Energy cultivation method while cultivating the Chen n Sword Techniques Chiliad Sword Conception. The Will Energy cultivation method described in the text initially aimed at expanding ones mind to cosmic levels. It started by condensing Will Energy into a, then expanded to a small gxy, arge gxy, and finally, the entire universe. However, a transcenderter modified it to transform Will Energy into sword-shaped Will Energy. This involved generating different swords based on every type of sword conception, ultimately forming at least 1,000 unique swords. The value of this cultivation methody not in the number of swords it could produce but in the process and method of refining and circting Will Energy during its consolidation. This was the crux. Chen Heng had grasped 89 sword conceptions, all of which came from the original Chen n Sword Technique. By using the special Will Energy tempering method and cirction method, he had already formed half a sword. This did not include the initial sword-shaped Will Energy, which served as the main sword and symbolized Chen Heng himself. Simply forming half a sword had already slightly boosted Chen Hengs Will Energy, albeit with some pain. During the process of forming the sword-conception version of Will Energy, his mind had been repeatedly hammered, much like forging a real sword through relentless tempering. However, the creation of the sword-conception version of Will Energy had already consumed 30 percent of Chen Hengs Will Energy, requiring a slow recovery before he could continue forging the Will Energy sword. For prudence, Chen Heng would not let his Will Energy drop below 50 percent, just in case of emergency. Now that Chen Heng had free time, he worked on forming his first Will Energy sword. If anyone could see Chen Hengs mental space, they would see a golden Will Energy sword, which represented Chen Heng, and avender sword, which was slowly forming, currently only a handle and half of a de. This meant that Chen Heng was constantly in mental agony, as the process of forming the sword-conception-type Will Energy sword was a severe mental tribtion. Over an hourter: Chen Heng cradled Sirin in his arms, continually patting her back to soothe her. Elder Brother, can we go now? I dont want to stay here any longer. Alright, alright. Younger Sister, could you wait a few more hours? Once Ive collected those materials, well leave immediately. Of course, if you really dont want to stay here any longer, Ill take you away right now. Chen Hengforted Sirin while exining the situation to her. Okay, Ill wait a few more hours. ------ Is it you whos been electrocuting me all this time? Is this amusing to you? Shigure Kira confronted Chen Heng with a lot of anger after waking up in the infirmary. So, do you have a problem? Electricity jumped between Chen Hengs fingertips, which startled Shigure Kira into stepping back. Had she developed a fear of electricity? Her reaction to the sight of the sparks was quite intense. Stop pointing that electricity at me. Put it away. Huh? Chen Heng increased the intensity of the electricity at his fingertips when he heard Shigure Kiras bossy tone. I was wrong! I was wrong! Can you please stop? Shigure Kira instantly submitted. Book 5: Chapter 44:1: Another World Merger, Part 1 Book 5: Chapter 44:1: Another World Merger, Part 1 Cecilia, who should have been with Siegfried, sat by the Honkai reactor with Theresa beside her. Chen Heng noticed that Sirins expression instantly changed when she saw Cecilia, aplex emotion filling her eyes. At this point, Cecilia noticed Sirin too. Since her conversation had been primarily with Chen Heng, she hadnt paid much attention to Sirin, given Chen Hengs martial prowess and the fascinating remnants of thest centurys civilization. Squad Leader, he bullied me, Shigure Kira blurted out, darting toward Cecilia as soon as she arrived. She was like a child running toin to their parent. You just got out of the infirmary, and you are already so restless, Cecilia responded, drawing Shigure Kira into aforting embrace. Squad Leader, that person threatened me and even electrocuted me, Shigure Kira said, pointing to Chen Heng. Alright, alright. Stop being mischievous. Arent you fine now? Its already great that you only suffered superficial injuries after getting electrocuted so much. All you need is rest. What if he unleashes a powerful lightning strike on you if you continue to offend him? I cant defeat him. Although Shigure Kira was no match for Chen Heng, she tried to keep her chin up. Unfortunately, she cowered whenever she glimpsed the spark leaping between Chen Hengs fingers. After a while, Chen Heng finally received the news he had been waiting for. Mister Chen Heng, the materials from Anti-Entropy and Schicksal have arrived; theyre 20 kilometers to the east. Could you please go pick them up? Theres no need for so much trouble. Just tell them toe in. I have already removed the lightning zone. Actually, Chen Heng removed the lightning zone a few hours ago. However, he had kept three lightning dragons for appearances and to deter raids by Schicksal or Anti-Entropy. He did that because he had been short on Will Energy earlier. Just moments earlier, Chen Heng withdrew the three remaining lightning dragons. Maintaining the lightning dragons would continue to drain not just his Will Energy but also his Spiritual Energy. Really? Okay, I will inform them to transport the materials to Babylon Labs, said Professor Einstein as she scrutinized Chen Heng before pulling out hermunicator to contact the Anti-Entropy and Schicksal troops stationed outside the lightning zone. Einstein suspected that Chen Heng was utterly drained from sustaining the stormy area. However, she held back her certainty, as Welt was still in the infirmary, recovering from his injuries. Right now, Anti-Entropy did not have manybat forces in Babylon Labs. What if Chen Heng feigned weakness only to attack when least expected? To avoid further ckmail for resources, they decided to drop the matter. Half an hourter, Doctor Te informed Chen Heng the materials were already outside Babylon Labs. Chen Heng nced at Sirin, then spatial jumped without hesitation to receive the resources at Babylon Labss ground floor. Upon securing all the materials from Anti-Entropy and Schicksal, Chen Heng returned to find Sirin immersed in a conversation with Cecilia; Sirins face betrayedplicated emotions. He was puzzled by Cecilias surprisingly pleasant demeanor toward Sirin, quite unlike her usual intimidating stance toward him. When Chen Heng reappeared, Sirin immediately rushed to his side and wrapped her arms around him. Can we leave now, Elder Brother? Although Sirin seemed pleased to converse with Cecilia, Chen Heng was the one she wanted to engage with the most. Of course, lets go. Every mountain stream eventually meets again. Perhaps we might meet again in the future. Having bid farewell to everyone from Schicksal and Anti-Entropy, Chen Heng began walking ahead, hand in hand with Sirin. To the astonishment of the onlookers, they disappeared into a deep-purplish-ck hole tall enough for a person to walk through and wide enough for two people to stand side by side. As for the rubbish generated from Chen Heng and Sirins consumption of snacks and drinks, he left it to the Schicksal personnel to clean up, confident they would not mind. Chen Heng and Sirin found themselves back in their original room when they reappeared in their world because they had departed from there. Luo Li and Mo Qingtong had not checked out. Instead, they had extended the booking for the hotel room for a week, ensuring a smooth return for the two. ------ So, Sirin is now part of the same association as Ah Heng? Mo Qingtong inquired thoughtfully, stroking her chin. Yes, envious, arent you? But you cant be, Sirin responded, her grip on Chen Hengs arm unyielding. For some reason, she had been holding his arm since they returned. Chen Heng attributed her clinginess to ack of security. He, therefore, allowed Sirin to remain in his embrace. Mo Qingtong and Luo Li studied Sirin with puzzled expressions. They noticed a minor changeno, not minor at all, a significant changein her character, her words now carrying a sharp edge. The two even felt that her gaze on them had changed. Her actions were also no longer as gentle as before. Dont mind her. Sirin only gained some strength all of a sudden, so her ego puffed up a little. Just give her some time to adjust. Furthermore, quite a lot of things happened in the process. She needs to rx. Uh-huh. Alright. Although Luo Li agreed, she seemed to look at Sirin with some hostility. Because of the unforeseen incident, the group lost their desire to continue sightseeing. They promptly booked the earliest avable flight home. As it was before the college entrance exams, students were not on vacation yet, no matter their grade. This made the tourist areas particrly deste, which allowed the group to easily secure tickets for the trip home. Chen Heng needed to point out that carrying the world consciousness was exceptionally inconvenient. Others could not see the world consciousness, making it impossible for Chen Heng and his friends to use check-in services. Moreover, a typical box could not contain the world consciousnessit was like trying to box the moons reflection in the water. This forced Chen Heng to carry the world consciousness personally through thest leg of the flight. Still, carrying the world consciousness, which looked like Sirin, was akin to carrying arge pillow. Chen Heng found it more bearable, like having a travel pillow with him. Uponnding, two cars picked up Chen Heng and the others. After half an hour of a bumpy ride, they finally arrived home. Both Mo Qingtong and Raven decided to go to Chen Hengs house instead of returning to their separate dwelling. Book 5: Chapter 44:2: Another World Merger, Part 2 Book 5: Chapter 44:2: Another World Merger, Part 2 Just when Chen Heng thought he could finally rest, Customer Service contacted him out of the blue. Chen Heng! Chen Heng! Ive got good news for you. Your world is having another world merger. Good news? This doesnt sound like good news to me. Dont say that. At least let me tell you which world it is first. Which world? Its Sirins world. On his way back, Chen Heng had been mulling over Sirins return to this world. Transmigration was not as simple as paying 100 points for a one-way trip. Several factors needed to be considered: the time synchronization between worlds, the maximum duration of a stay in the same world, and so on. For some reason, the association had stipted that each member could not stay more than a month in another members world, and the interval between revisits to the same world had to be at least seven days. Chen Heng was also concerned about the uniqueness of Honkai Impact 3rds world and his own, as both had association members, causing the time flows of the two worlds to match. He worried that something might happen during the cooldown period after Sirin returned to her own world. What would they do then? Furthermore, disappearing for seven days every month would be quite troublesomelike when Sirin started school. Yes, Chen Heng nned to send Sirin to school, preferably to study physics. Since she had five Herrscher Cores of bug-level strength but did not know how to use them, Chen Heng nned to let her study properly. In fact, Chen Heng intended to purchase a World Migration Certificate from the associations store to change her world residency. In other words, if Sirin used the World Migration Certificate to be a part of Chen Hengs world, she would belong fully to that world and no longer need to shuttle back and forth. The only downside was that the World Change Certificate was a bit expensive10,000 points. Suddenly, Chen Heng felt that a sentence someone had said was very urate: the chatterbox System 10086 really made a very cost-effective deal. System 10086 had only spent 2,000 points but had made Chen Heng lose a lot. Previously, Chen Heng had thought 2,000 points were quite a sum, as he had just joined the association and had not yet taken any assignments. However, after some time and experience, he changed his stance. Babysitting a child for a month for only 2,000 points was definitely not worth it. He could easily earn those points within three days bypleting a single task. Thus, Sirin was incredibly lucky. She had a chatterbox system willing to spend points on her, and there was Chen Heng, who was a newbie back then. Hey, why arent you speaking? What should I say? I have nothing to say, Chen Heng responded. To think I immediately told you after finding out about this news. What is this world merger all about? I do not believe it is merely coincidence. Its not a coincidence. It was a minor request from your ancestor, one among many. Minor? What massive requests did my ancestor make for a world merger to be considered minor? Calm down. Cool down a bit. Honkai Impact 3rds world system is vast. Sirins world is just a leaf on the Imaginary Tree. This merger affects only Sirins world. Its like your ancestor plucked a leaf from the Imaginary Tree and tossed it into your world. [TL Note: The Honkai universes Imaginary Tree is simr to Yggdrasil from Norse mythology, where there was a world on each leaf of the tree. Here is more information about it: /wiki/Imaginary_Tree.] But what about the Honkai? Its a periodic natural disaster. At the same time, it functions as the universes periodic regtory system. It erupts every once in a while with no rhyme or rhythm to it, so it is hard to predict. It also kills off many of the predominant ruling species of a world. To a civilization of cultivators, thats quite terrifying. What else can we do? Just chill out. Your ancestor made extremely demanding requests. This one is minor inparison, so the Multidimensional World Consciousness Conference agreed quickly. As for the Honkaiits been turned into a conceptual-type demon god. Youve got all sorts of supernatural beings in your world; whats one more? Ill send you the detailster. Is the merger happening immediately? It wont be that fast, as this is a manually induced world merger. There are a lot of things to handle, and the time needed isnt certain. Im just giving you a heads-up, so youre prepared. Alright, alright, I get it. Give me some time to adjust. This is quite sudden. In truth, the timing could not be better. The world merger was an excellent movejust what one would expect from his ancestor. Chen Heng was not too concerned about the Honkai, now remodeled into a demon god. His world had all kinds of supernatural beings, and one more demon god was not a big deal. If one were to liken the Honkai to a demon god, there were some parallels between the hidden world individuals and the Valkyrie situation. Chen Heng opened the filebeled World Merger Preparation n and Character Setting sent by Customer Service. The file name wasstraightforward. The Honkai: A demon god formed from an energy known as Honkai Energy. Code-named the Honkai and fully named the Honkai Demon God, it is a conceptual demon god and extremely difficult to destroy. It acts instinctively most of the time and resides in a small ne called the Honkai. This demon god often spreads highly infectious Honkai Energy globally, infecting ordinary people and turning them into its faithful servants, who would die for it. Book 5: Chapter 45:1: Holy Grail War Mission, Part 1 Book 5: Chapter 45:1: Holy Grail War Mission, Part 1 Herrscher: A suitable vessel for Honkai Energy, chosen by the Honkai Demon God from across the world to serve as its apostle. After gifting the chosen vessel with its power, the Honkai Demon God intends to use the vessel to decimate humanity. Valkyries: People who adapted to Honkai Energy. Instead of turning into zombies, they can employ Honkai Energy to a certain extent forbat. However, the frequent use of Honkai Energy eventually erodes their bodies, leading to their destruction. Note: For some reason, females adapt to Honkai Energy much better than males. St. Freya High School: A Valkyrie school established by Theresa Apocalypse, the granddaughter of Schicksals Overseer, Otto Apocalypse, on an artificial ind in Japan. It aims to nurture Valkyries who cherish their own lives. In 2009, Theresa left the Schicksal headquarters and established the school in a remote Japan branch, which became highly sessful. After a quick review of the information, Chen Heng put the file away. He found St. Freya High School an appropriate ce for Sirin to attend. However, it was some ways away from China. Even so, as the Herrscher of the Void, Sirin could easilymute using her abilities, given that Japan was not too far from China. He decided to consult Sirinter. As Chen Heng was about to share this matter with Immortal Fu Hua in the group chat, he received a private message from Yakumo Yukari. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Interested in a team mission? He Who Knows Fate: What mission? In reply, Yakumo Yukari sent him a mission link. Holy Grail War (World Mission): Win the Holy Grail War. This is the standard version of the Holy Grail, which allows a wish within certain limits. Intel: Some unforeseen circumstances happened in the Fourth Holy Grail War of a parallel world, resulting in four irregr Masters, all reincarnators. Furthermore, the reincarnators modified the Holy Grail into a regr Greater Holy Grail with the wish-granting feature, leading to the Holy Grail War bing a 7v7 battle. The red side isposed of the original seven Masters of the Fourth Holy Grail War, while the ck side has four reincarnators. Three more Masters are needed topete. The presence of four reincarnator Masters does not necessarily mean there are only four reincarnators. Please investigate the actual numbers yourself. Danger Level: Unknown. Reward: 6,000 points (each) and the standard Holy Grail wish (Negotiate the wish with the team yourself.) Current Participants: 2/3 Chen Heng epted the mission without hesitation. How could he miss such an opportunity? Clearly, this mission was for summoning Merlin. He Who Knows Fate: Werent you nning to summon Merlin in Doctor Romans world? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: The sooner, the better, right? What if Merlin gathers enough points? He Who Knows Fate: Makes sense. Is everything ready? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: All set. He Who Knows Fate: When do we start? Who is the third person? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: The sooner, the better. Preferably now. The third person is Doctor Roman. He Who Knows Fate: Im on my way. Chen Heng felt it was time to teach the wretched-mouthed Merlin a lesson. He had only just invited Sirin into the association, and Merlin dared to post chat histories in front of everyone. While Chen Heng hadnt seen the specific contents of the chat history, he could tell from Merlins attitude that they definitely involved some embarrassing parts of his past. He couldnt let this slide. Although he had already warned Merlin, it still frustrated him. ------ So, youre telling me youre off on another mission not long after youve returned? Ah Heng, have you truly forgotten youre a student about to take college entrance exams? Mo Qingtong asked. She sprawled on the couch, holding a can of c in her right hand and a bag of chips in her left without care for her image, the embodiment ofid-backness. Cant you at least try to maintain some decorum, Qingtong? Look at you now. Alright, alright, were talking about you, not me. I already have my parents breathing down my neck; thest thing I need is you doing the same when I finally get to rx for a few days. Speak. Do you have a problem with me? No, of course not! How could I possibly have an issue with you, First Young Miss Mo? Its just that I cant help but leave again so soon after my return. Ive got to earn a living, after all. The new Chen n Sword Technique that my ancestor passed down to me requires at least 1,000 different high-grade sword conceptions to reach the highest level. So far, I only have about 800, and acquiring more isnt easy. My only option is to buy them from the Dimension Administrators Associations store, but theyre really expensive. High-grade sword conceptions, you say? You should have told me earlier. There are a few expert swordsmen in the Re:Life Chat Group, so the groups store sells high-grade sword conceptions. The only question is whether they ovep with the ones youve already collected. Mo Qingtong perked up at Chen Hengs request and sat up straight on the sofa. This is my time to shine. Theres no rush, actually. Ive mastered fewer than 100 of the 800-plus high-grade sword conceptions Ive collected so far. Among them, 89 are sword conceptions of the Chen n Sword Technique. My ancestor also mentioned that its best to find the remaining sword conceptions on my own. Fate and destiny can be crucial factors in this. Still, thank you, Qingtong. You dont need to thank me if I wasnt of any help, Mo Qingtong responded, an irrepressible smile dancing on her face. Tsk. Luo Li turned her head away, sneering at Mo Qingtong as if looking down on Mo Qingtong for getting so easily excited or satisfied over such a smallpliment. Luo Li, did you say something earlier? Mo Qingtongs ears were very sharp. As a Soul Separation Realm cultivator, she would have cultivated for nothing for the past ten years if she could not hear Luo Li from such a close distance. Nothing. Did I say something? I said nothing at all. Luo Li immediately denied saying anything. Elder Brother Heng, do you need my help for this mission? With the Primal Chaos Bells assistance, Little Li can be of much help to you. While speaking, Luo Li manipted the Primal Chaos Bell, which was always guarding her side, to show itself. Her unusually gentle and soft tone made Chen Heng feel a flutter in his chest. Did I misperceive it? Despite knowing that Luo Li had a slight yandere tendency, he couldnt help feeling tempted. He then began to contemte. Should I look for a girlfriend? Its not good to get tempted so easily like that, right? Book 5: Chapter 45:2: Holy Grail War Mission, Part 2 Book 5: Chapter 45:2: Holy Grail War Mission, Part 2 Elder Brother Heng, what are you thinking about? HmmI was just wondering whether I should find a girlfriend. Chen Heng answered Luo Li honestly, without giving it much thought. Huh?! Huh?! Huh?! Huh?! Little Heng, do you have someone in mind for a girlfriend? asked Raven after a moment of stunned silence. Not really, but I think Nightingale seems quite nice. Nightingale? Whos that? Someone from the association? Upon hearing this unfamiliar name, both Mo Qingtong and Luo Li turned to Sirin. Mo Qingtong and Luo Li prided themselves on their knowledge of Chen Hengs social interactions. They werent aware of anyone named Nightingale, so she must be a member of the so-called Dimension Administrators Association. Well, its not exactly, Sirin answered dutifully. I know, I know! Nightingale, the female character from the game Arknights, right? Shes really beautiful. Its hard to believe that someone as straitced as you, Chen Heng, could snag Nightingale, Luo Lis System 2333 interjected before Chen Heng could answer. Beautiful? More beautiful than me? Luo Li suddenly asked. Compared to you? Nightingale has fair skin, a pretty face, long legs, and arger chest. Plus, her gentle character can easily elicit a mans protective instincts. You, on the other hand, might provide a sense of security to a man in certain situations, but you cant really elicit protective instincts, System 2333 said tactlessly. Luo Li: System 2333: System 2333 suddenly wondered if it had said something wrong. Is it toote to apologize now? If Chen Heng knew what System 2333 was thinking, he would say: Sorry, its toote. Why? Because Chen Heng saw a sh of anger in Luo Lis eyes when System 2333pared Nightingale to herto her detriment. Sorry, everyone, I need to go back to my room for a bit. You guys carry on. Luo Li suddenly stood up, nodded at everyone, and walked upstairs. Before she ascended the stairs, she exchanged nces with Mo Qingtong, and they both nodded. Despite their frequent bickering, Luo Li and Mo Qingtong always stood united against outsiders. Sensing its impending doom, System 2333 began to plead for mercy from Luo Li. Luo-Luo Li, I was wrong. Please dont Its toote. Ill let you experience what a t-chested girl who can bring a sense of security to others is like. Luo Lipletely ignored System 2333s pleas and crushed System 2333s disy, which showed its pleading avatar. The group watched Luo Lis unemotional departure upstairs in silence. Ah Heng, how long have you and this Nightingale known each other? Mo Qingtong asked after Luo Li had left the room. When Luo Li and Mo Qingtong exchanged nods earlier, Luo Li sent her a private message on the Re:Life Chat Group. Find out everything about this Nightingale and her connection with Chen Heng. Figure out how yourself. No problem. Probably around a week, Chen Heng replied after some thought, uncertainty coloring his voice, as he realized he couldnt remember exactly how long he had known Nightingale. A week! Youve known her for only a week, and youre thinking of making her your girlfriend? Mo Qingtong couldnt hold back, smacking the table in surprise. A week? Its only been a week, and you fell in love with that Nightingale? We have known each other for ten years, yet you already have feelings for her after a week?! Mo Qingtong wanted to shout that, but she refrained from voicing her thoughts, maintaining her image. Qingtong, why are you getting so worked up? I didnt say I wanted Nightingale to be my girlfriend. I just think her personality suits a girlfriend. Besides, dating doesnt necessarily mean marriage. Are you nning to be a scumbag, Little Heng? Dating without the intention of marriage is scummy. Elder Sister Raven, please, I was just pondering. Can I not even think about it? Besides, Nightingale isnt here, and shes a 2D character. Whats wrong with liking a 2D character? As Chen Heng continued speaking, he gained more confidence. A 2D character? System 2333 already mentioned it. Nightingale is a character from the game Arknights. Ive been ying ittely. Nightingales character design is really beautiful. Furthermore, even if I like her, it doesnt mean she likes me back. Do you like her? Raven asked, feeling there was more to this situation than met the eye. After some thought, Chen Heng replied, I wouldnt say I like her. I just have a favorable impression of her at best. In that case, Little Heng, do you have a favorable impression of my young miss, Luo Li, or Sirin? Of course I do. Relieved, Raven felt the threat Nightingale posed to her young miss was insignificantpared to Luo Li, and maybe even Sirin. Sirin seemed to look at Chen Heng differently, reminding Raven of how her young miss looked at Chen Heng. Raven saw Sirin as a major rival since Chen Heng dropped his guard around Sirin. However, she might just be mistaken. By the way, Little Heng, who among Luo Li, Miss Mo, Sirin, and myself do you think would make a good girlfriend? Huh? Although Chen Heng had never dated, he astutely noticed this was a trick question. Wellall of you are great. Luo Li is quiet and obedient, Sirin is cute and well-behaved, Elder Sister Raven is gentle and capable, and QingtongQingtong is lively and cheeky. Were all quite familiar with each other. But I believe its best not to get involved with those around me. But I want to get involved! Mo Qingtong thought, but she was too shy to voice her feelings. Ah Heng, could I go with you on that task you mentioned? Id like to see other worlds too. What was that world called again? After seeing the hand gesture from Elder Sister Raven indicating the crisis was averted, Mo Qingtong immediately messaged Luo Li. Crisis averted. Then Mo Qingtong thought about how she could create some private space with Chen Heng. Book 5: Chapter 46:1: Re:Lifer Tohsaka Rin, Part 1 Book 5: Chapter 46:1: Re:Lifer Tohsaka Rin, Part 1 That would be tough. Being an official organization, the Dimension Administrators Association is quite strict about unauthorized transmigration. Bringing non-members to other worlds is next to impossible. As for the world Im talking about, it is called Type-Moon. Wed specifically visit the timeline of Fate/Zero, which is the Fourth Holy Grail War. Perhaps youve heard of it? I do know of it. We even have a re:lifer named Tohsaka Rin from Fate/Zero in our Re:Life Chat Group. Furthermore, a group member uploaded an anime rted to the Fourth Holy Grail War. Its from their world. [TL Note: Tohsaka Rin is one of the main characters from Fate/stay night; she also appears as a minor character in Fate/Zero and a few other Fate series. Here is more information about her: /wiki/Rin_Tohsaka.] Tohsaka Rin? A re:lifer? Thats right! Exin it to me, Qingtong, Chen Heng urged, unsure if Tohsaka Rins world was the one he nned to visit. After all, the Type-Moon universe had many parallel worlds, and it was better to be safe than sorry. Chen Heng had grown more open-minded since joining the Dimension Administrators Association. He had encountered so many events of such low probability that he no longer ruled out strange coincidences. Eager to take center stage, Mo Qingtong shared what she knew. Hehe! Summarizing what Tohsaka Rin herself said and the two anime series about the Fourth and Fifth Holy Grail Wars, uploaded by another group member, Tohsaka Rin originally lived during the time of the Fifth Holy Grail War. The story followed the same trajectory as in the anime, with themencement of the Fifth Holy Grail War. However, things went haywire because of a transmigrator. Tohsaka Rin killed the transmigrator but died and then re:lived. That is indeed a remarkable coincidence. However, that doesnt necessarily confirm its the same world. Once Im there, you can inquire more from Tohsaka Rin. Ask her if any changes have urred in the Holy Grail War rules of her world. If so, you and Luo Li can join me. The Dimension Administrators Associations stance on transmigrators is straightforwardif you dont cause trouble, we wont meddle. Still, the likelihood of us ending up in the same world isnt high, so dont get your hopes up. Chen Heng didnt mind Mo Qingtong and Luo Li joining him. In fact, he had been contemting inviting them into the association. He had nine more association invitation letters in his possession, and it would be a waste not to use them. Furthermore, he didnt know many people, and those deserving of such invitations were fewer. However, because he had spoken so definitively about them to Luo Li recently, he decided to wait a few more days before extending the invitations to avoid awkwardness. He certainly wasnt worried about upsetting Luo Li and potentially getting the silent treatment. No, not at all. The invitation letters were indeed excellent bargaining chips, provided the other party wasnt a hardened criminal. For instance, Yakumo Yukari was a splendid trading partner. Chen Heng had sensed her desire for an invitation during their recent conversation. It seemed Yakumo Yukari wanted to invite another person from Gensokyo to lighten her load. After all, Gensokyo wasnt solely her responsibility; shouldering the burden alone was too miserable. However, she wouldnt get the invitation for free. That would never happen; its value was in for all to see. She had to trade something, though what he would receive in return was still up for negotiation. Elder Brother! Elder Brother! Im an association member; can I go on the mission you epted? Sirins question instantly attracted the attention of everyone present. Everyone was taken abackSirin had pulled an ace seemingly out of nowhere. At a time when neither Mo Qingtong nor Luo Li could apany Chen Heng on the mission, Sirin could. Considering the time Chen Heng and Sirin had spent alone together recently, wasnt Sirin getting a head start on them? Chen Heng hesitated, not responding immediately. After serious thought, he concluded taking Sirin wouldnt be an issue. The mission had an interesting requirement in the notesif a member wanted to be a Master, they couldnt take anyone else. However, they could bring another association member as their own Master if they chose to be a Heroic Spirit. This was a perk designed to free association members from the limitations of the stances of people in the Type-Moon world. Elder Brother, I beg you. I really want to go. I promise Ill behave, Sirin pleaded after seeing that Chen Heng didnt immediately refuse. She flung herself into Chen Hengs arms and rubbed against him. Chen Heng always treated Sirin as a younger sister, but he couldnt deny that Sirin was incredibly adorable and beautiful. Given her recent psychological struggles, he thought this trip to a different world could serve as a vacation. His heart softened, and he finally gave in. Alright, if you want to go, youll have to be the Master, and Ill be the Servant. Remember, dont misuse your Command Spell, Sirin. While I dont think the Command Spell has much control over me, there may be some effects if multiple Command Spells are used together. Whats a Command Spell? Sirin asked, unfamiliar with the term. Being a recent addition to the association, she hadnt had time to catch up on all the anime lore. She was clueless about these terms. What? Ah Heng, youre bing a Servant, and Sirin has Command Spells? Even if Sirin didnt understand, Mo Qingtong did. Mo Qingtong was envious. Possessing a Command Spell meant one could control a Servant freely. Furthermore, there were three Command Spells. The thought made her chuckle, but she stopped quickly upon remembering she wasnt the Master. Why cant I be the one to apany Chen Heng? Why arent I the Master? I knew Ah Heng first and had intimate contact with him already. Sirin was now a growing threat in Mo Qingtongs eyes. Book 5: Chapter 46:2: Re:Lifer Tohsaka Rin, Part 2 Book 5: Chapter 46:2: Re:Lifer Tohsaka Rin, Part 2 Do you have to get so worked up? Isnt it normal for a Master to have a Command Spell? While in the role of a Servant, Ill have a strong resistance to Command Spells as an association member. Although I cannotpletely ignore them, it would take three Command Spells topel me to do something. Of course, I trust Sirin wont misuse it. So, what exactly is a Command Spell, and what are Masters and Servants? Still confused, Sirin felt left out, as she could not understand what the two were talking about. Mo Qingtong would sneer if she knew Sirins thoughts. You are already the Master and have three Command Spells. What is there to be dissatisfied with? Even if the Command Spells might not be very effective, they should still work for some small requests. Furthermore, if Mo Qingtong recalled right, the priest named Kotomine Risei had countless Command Spells. [TL Note: Kotomine Risei serves as the overseer of the Third Holy Grail War and Fourth Holy Grail War of Fate/Zero. Here is more information about him: /wiki/Risei_Kotomine.] To put it simply, the rtionship between a Master and a Servant is a master-servant rtionship. A Command Spell is like the Masters absolutemand over the Servant, and there are three chances of this. However, as Ah Heng said, the Command Spell probably wouldnt have much control over him. Even using three together could not force him to do certain things, likemitting suicide. The Command Spells are extremely important. They canpel the Heroic Spirit to retreat, so dont squander them. Mo Qingtong did her best to exin the Command Spells while emphasizing how they helped a Servant, trying to divert Sirin from thepulsion aspect of it. So, a Master can issue three absolutemands to a Servant, no matter what themands are? Chen Heng noticed a shift in Sirins gaze once she understood the meaning of Master, Servant, and Command Spells. It was akin to a predator eyeing prey. Wait, prey? Whats with that look, Sirin? You should know the Command Spell isnt to be trifled with. As an association member, Im highly resistant to it. I hope youre not nning any peculiar pranks. If you dare, Ill spank you when we return! Assuming Sirin might use the Command Spell for mischief, Chen Heng gave her a light warning but did not dwell on it any further. Rx, Elder Brother. I would never use something so important for a prank! Good steel should be used on the de of the weapon. This is such a good thing; wasting it on a prank is simply wasting a treasure! Sirin nced at the listing for the omnipotent Command Spell that went for 100 points each in the associations store, then at Chen Heng, with no intention of changing her n. Right now, she felt the most important thing was to figure out how to get points. She currently had only 110 points after checking in for two days. Elder Brother probably wont mind giving me an allowance, right? One thousand points should be enough. Sirin eyed Chen Hengs points. If Chen Heng knew about Sirins n, he would teach her a lesson. One thousand points? Ten Command Spells? Even if you are prodigal, there are better ways to squander wealth. After all, youSirinare just worth 2,000 points. Unfortunately, he did not know what Sirin was thinking. Perhaps he would foresee her scheme with his Absolute Precognition ability once they reached the Type-Moon world. If that happened Relieved at Sirins reassurance, Chen Heng rxed. However, Mo Qingtong didnt share hisfort. Maybe it was a womans intuition, but she feared Sirin would use the Command Spell for something far worse than a prank. If Mo Qingtong held such power over Chen Heng No! No! She couldnt bear the thought. What if Ah Heng returns,pletely wrapped around Sirins finger? Mo Qingtong now prayed hard that it would be the world of her chat groups member. That way, she could participate and would not be in a passive position. Furthermore, Luo Li coulde too. Although Luo Li and Mo Qingtong did not see eye to eye, she trusted Luo Lis ability because of this. After all, sometimes enemies understood you better than yourself. Luo Lis time ability was truly formidable. Even if she had exploded her time crystal, the Primal Chaos Bell gifted by Chen Hengs ancestor added immense defense and synergized with her time ability, furthering Mo Qingtongs apprehension and increasing the pressure on Mo Qingtong. Moreover, Luo Li was also a Re:Life Chat Group member and possessed a high-ranking system. Honestly speaking, Mo Qingtong suspected that Luo Li was actually the true main character. She alone had everything: a system, a chat group, and even a powerful time ability. Mo Qingtong had read the novel Re:Life Chat Group, gifted to her and Luo Li by Chen Heng during their vacation. I am supposed to be the main character, so why are all the best things happening to Luo Li? This left Mo Qingtong utterly bewildered. Alright, Qingtong, Elder Sister Raven, Im about to start the mission with Sirin. After giving Sirin a brief overview of the concepts of Master, Servant, and Command Spell, Chen Heng announced their departure. He didnt worry about the missions sessit was highly likely theyd seed. Chen Heng, Yakumo Yukari, and Doctor Romans primary concern was summoning Merlin, not the mission. Not that Chen Heng looked down on the Type-Moon worldsbat prowess. However, Servants were merely that, not the real deal, and their strength was limited. As an association member, even as a Servant, Chen Hengs abilities would barely be diminished. Plus, he had Yakumo Yukarian experienced being who had lived for thousands of years. He felt assured with her at the helm; practically nothing could go wrong. Actually, Doctor Romans participation surprised Chen Heng, as he had expected Skadi. Youre leaving already? Mo Qingtong said in surprise. She knew Chen Heng would depart soon but hadnt anticipated it happening immediately. The main reason for this mission isnt that small amount of points. I aim to summon someone from our association group to give him a sound thrashing. Finding a suitable world for summoning hasnt been an easy task, as he could be considered a Heroic Spirit. Book 5: Chapter 47:1: Chen Heng’s Second Surprise, Part 1 Book 5: Chapter 47:1: Chen Hengs Second Surprise, Part 1 Chen Heng patiently exined his missions purpose to Mo Qingtong. He understood that his sudden departure after just returning might seem inconsiderate. The person youre referring to is Merlin, right? Sirin deduced this from Chen Hengs words. She had spent some time in the association and was already familiar with all its current members; after all, there were not many. Yes, thats him. Merlin has really angered Yakumo Yukari, and he hasnt stopped provoking her. Yakumo Yukari decided to teach him a lesson. This mission requires at least three participants, so she roped me in. If we dont hurry and summon Merlin, he might umte enough points for a fate-severing talisman. Then Yakumo Yukaris summoning materials would go to waste. Even if she could sell them back to the store, she would lose 20 percent of her points. Luo Li, who had gone upstairs to discipline System 2333, descended expressionless. Little Li, youre done already? Chen Heng asked. He knew Luo Li was skilled at disciplining System 2333 but hadnt expected her to be done so quickly. Yes. Luo Li maintained her detached persona, trying not to give herself away. Unfortunately, it did not work. Elder Brother Heng, are you leaving already? Im about to. Whats up? Be careful. Dont underestimate those seemingly harmless Servants. Luo Li moved toward Chen Heng, who had stood up. She embraced Chen Heng, or rather she inserted herself into his arms since she was slightly shorter than him. Alright, dont worry. Chen Heng initially felt startled but then wrapped his arms around Luo Li. By the way, Elder Brother Heng, System 2333 mentioned you received ten association invitation letters. You gave one to Sirin. What about the rest? Luo Li whispered a question in Chen Hengs ear, audible only to the two of them. Damn! What a miscalction! Chen Heng immediately tensed, like a child caught in a lie. He attempted to extract himself from Luo Li, but she held him tight. Elder Brother Heng, I know you dont remember the time before the reset. Youve only seen it through the Absolute Precognition, but I dont mind. Since you thought of eliminating the Secret Schr Society, whether or not you did it yourself, it means youre still the Elder Brother Heng who saved me. Luo Li paused here for a while before continuing. Ill find a way to restore your memory. If I cant, well make fresh memories. Ill wait until you truly ept me. I can wait. Urh. Luo Lis words backed Chen Heng into a corner. He was caught off-guard, especially because Luo Li was right. Although he had a deep sense of familiarity with Luo Li and had seen the previous future through the Absolute Precognition, itcked a sense of reality. Elder Brother Heng, lower your head. Chen Heng obeyed Luo Lismand reflexively, perhaps out of guilt from lying to her. As he lowered his head, Luo Li moved her hands from his waist to his neck. Then, standing on tiptoes, she pulled him closer. Wha Chen Hengs eyes widened in surprise when he felt the soft touch of her lips against his. Someone forced a kiss on him again, and at the same ce as before, and he was caught off-guard again. Chen Heng felt something making its way into his mouth. He instinctively tried to pull away from this sudden invasion. However, Luo Lis hands sped his head tight, making escape impossible. As he locked gazes with Luo Li, he saw the gradual misting of her clear eyes and gave in, his defenses melting away shamelessly. He let his teeth part, weing Luo Lis tongue into his mouth. [Author Note: Im skipping about 300 words here. Just imagine the exchange of tongues and saliva. I cant get too explicit. But think about the scenario where a domineering CEO forcefully kisses a na?ve sweetheart. Luo Lis the CEO in this case. Sounds pretty exciting, right?] Luo Lis action dumbfounded everyone. This was too sudden, right? This was the first time Jeanne dArc had seen Chen Heng kiss someone else. Previously, she had been too engrossed in her game to pay attention. However, this time was different. This time, she saw it all. As Chen Heng was forcibly kissed, Sirin was beside him, ready to embark on a mission with him. Sirin had stood up when Chen Heng did, but she had not expected this turn of events. She wanted to intervene, reaching for Chen Heng, but eventually kept her hand to herself. Knowing that she hadnt shared as many experiences with Chen Heng and had mostly been on the receiving end, she felt she didnt have the right to separate them. After joining the association, she had found out that Chen Heng was also a character from a novel and spent the night reading it. Coupled with additional insights from the association members, Sirin was aware of Chen Hengs experiences. Although she felt shecked the standing to intervene, she knew someone else who could. Hence, she turned her eyes toward Mo Qingtong, hoping Chen Hengs childhood friend could lend a hand. Mo Qingtong did not disappoint and reached for Luo Li. However, Raven caught her hand midway. Raven signaled Mo Qingtong not to interfere. As far as Raven knew, Luo Li had been there when her young miss stole Chen Hengs first kiss but hadnt intervened. If Mo Qingtong stopped Luo Li now, it would breed resentment. I said nothing when you took his first kiss, and now you cant let me have a taste? Thus, it seemed unwise for her to disturb Luo Li. The two remained like this, only separating after five minutes. For some reason, a thought popped into Chen Hengs mind: The time Luo Li spent kissing me is slightly longer than when Mo Qingtong did the same. Elder Brother Heng, you cant escape me. Youre mine, and Im yours. Were inseparable; even if you run to another world, Ill follow. I trust you forever, my one and only Elder Brother Heng, my dearest love. It doesnt matter if you ept this or not. After whispering these words in Chen Hengs ear, Luo Li gracefully disentangled herself from his embrace. Book 5: Chapter 47:2: Chen Heng’s Second Surprise, Part 2 Book 5: Chapter 47:2: Chen Hengs Second Surprise, Part 2 Everyone, I have something to do. Ill be upstairs. Luo Li took two steps back, held up her skirt, and curtsied to everyone present, then instantly disappeared. This is really weird. Why is Luo Li being sopolite? Mo Qingtong wondered after Luo Lis courteous exit. Stroking his chin, Chen Heng stared at the spot where Luo Li had been. An odd thought sparked in his mind. I might have fallen for Luo Lis acting. It seems impossible for Luo Li to cry. Hed seen many things with the Absolute Precognition. Luo Li could be utterly ruthless in aplishing her objectives when carrying out missions for the Special Affairs Bureau. Furthermore, her acting skills were honed to perfection, earning the approval of the Special Affairs Bureaus specially hired master of disguise (master scam artist). Luo Li could easily y the victim; it was as simple as eating or drinking to her. But given the sudden attack hed suffered, Chen Heng found it a little hard to think as clearly as usual. He didnt worry about it, though. After all, he wasnt the one at a loss. Strangely, he didnt feel like anyone suffered a loss in the recent events. However, the words Luo Li whispered into his ear had truly stunned him. They were so in character for Luo Li, and the heated emotions they conveyed left Chen Heng feeling a bit stifled. Chen Heng was not afraid of these fiery emotions, just a tad uneasy, perturbed by theck of his memory from before the time reversal. Since his ancestor confirmed it was a world reset, that meant he had indeed experienced those events with Luo Li. He figured he should find a way to regain his lost memories sometime. However, he had to admit he was quite happy that someone as adorable and beautiful as Luo Li liked him. Who wouldnt be? Men, right? Ahem! Ahem! Qingtong, the remaining association invitation letters should arrive after I return from this mission. Ill invite you all to the association then, Chen Heng dered, turning to the crowd in the living room. He noticed Mo Qingtongs tearful eyes and felt a twinge of a headache. Mo Qingtongs expression was like someone had taken a bite out of the cabbage shed been nurturing for a decade. To pacify her, he pulled out the matter of the association invitation letters. Besides, since Luo Li knew hed been lying, there was no real difference between sending the invitation letters sooner orter. Luo Li had made her feelings clear, so he had to reciprocate. You promised. No take-backs. Mo Qingtong, whose eyes had been tearing up, suddenly beamed at Chen Heng. Sirin and I are going on the mission now. Hold on, Ah Heng. I want toe, too. Im your Servant, and since you caught me with that Pok Ball, I should be able to join you. After all, were inseparable now. Jeanne dArc, whod been enjoying the show from the sofa with Fafnir in her arms, stood up just as Chen Heng was about to leave with Sirin. Youreing, Jeanne dArc? Chen Heng was taken aback. Jeanne dArc usually liked to stay home. She hadnt even been keen on their vacation. He didnt expect her to want to join him on this mission. Whats wrong? Cant I? As your pet, I should be able to help you somehow. Jeanne dArc emphasized the word pet. Of course you can. After all, that world can be considered your original world, even if its a parallel one. Going back home for a visit wouldnt be bad, right? Fafnir, are youing? Me? Never mindof course, Im going. Initially, Fafnir didnt want to go. But as she was about to refuse, Jeanne dArc gave her a pinch. Although it didnt hurt, she got the message. If Jeanne dArc wanted to go, then Fafnir, who was summoned to apany her, had to go as well. Besides, Fafnir missed the time when she was powerful in the Type-Moon world. In the Type-Moon world, Fafnir was a formidable, evil dragon, feared by all; babies would cry at the mention of her name. However, shed turned into azy pet who loved to eat aftering to Chen Hengs house. Moreover, she liked this life. Even if Ithe evil dragon Fafnirspend my days eating chips and drinking c, I am still an evil dragon who remembers her mission. Awooo, awooo, awooo Evil dragon roar! Although Fafnir saw herself as roaring ferociously, to Chen Heng and the others, it seemed like shed suddenly gone mad and started barking like a dog. After all, she was too small now. It would be considered an evil dragon roar only if shed regained her original size. Now, it could only be described as a hungry dragon roar. [TL Note: The words for evil and hungry in Chinese sound the same but are different characters. This here is a wordy based on that.] Fafnir, whats wrong? Why are you barking like a dog all of a sudden? Huh? Jeanne dArc, this is an evil dragon roar! What do you mean, barking like a dog? Uhevil dragon roar? Yes, is there a problem? I have no issues if it makes you happy, but Im not sure the others would agree. Jeanne dArc pointed to Chen Heng and the others. Fafnir followed the direction Jeanne dArcs finger pointed and saw Chen Heng staring at her strangely. What are you looking at? Be careful, or Ill bite you. Hmm? Fafnir, it seems youve forgotten who your master is, enjoying your carefree time. Want some training? I wont even use my hands and feet. Chen Heng cracked his knuckles menacingly while looking at Fafnir. Im sorry; I really am. I wont do it again. Fafnir, the mighty evil dragon, quickly surrendered. She knew she absolutely, positively couldnt defeat Chen Heng. Not use your hands and feet? Dont think I dont know youll use abilities. Even if Fafnir could beat Chen Heng, she wouldnt dare to fight. Shed seen the Chen ns ancestor a few days ago. That personno, he couldnt even be considered a person but a higher-level beingexerted a pressure that remained fresh in her memory. Book 6: Chapter 1:1: Alaya, Choose! Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 1:1: ya, Choose! Part 1 Book 06: The Holy Grail Carnival and Perfect World Online Game ording to the information Chen Heng leaked, the woman in the kimono who arrived with his ancestor was actually Root. How can that be? I cant afford to offend him. In fact, I cannot afford to offend anyone here. Initially, I could afford to offend Sirin, who has been feeding me. However, after she returned from another world, she now feels dangerous. Mo Qingtong goes without saying. Although she seems na?ve, she is a Soul Separation Realm cultivator. Furthermore, she also has Elder Sister Raven, an even stronger cultivator, by her side. I dont think I can beat Mo Qingtong, even if Elder Sister Raven stands aside. As for Jeanne dArcnever mind Jeanne dArc. I cant make a move on her. Luo Li? Forget it. In this ce, I would rather offend Chen Heng than offend her. Of everyone here, she is the one who gives me the greatest sense of danger. Not that Luo Li is the strongest, but she does not care about my status as a pet at all. If I get in Luo Lis way, I might lose my dragon life. Fafnir was no fool. She was intelligent and experienced, able to grasp the dynamics within their home. After all, she had lived for a long time. Jeanne dArc has feelings for Chen Heng but doesnt know it herself. After all, she is just a child less than a month old, so she cannot be expected to know much. The information given by the Holy Grail cantpare to personal experience. As for Mo Qingtongs and Luo Lis feelings for Chen Heng, they are as clear as day to anyone who isnt a fool. Before their return from the other world, Sirins feelings were uncertain. However, I saw possessiveness and desire in her eyes when she looked at Chen Heng after she returned. It is a look I recognize wellthe same one every adventurer wanting to y a dragon wore when they saw the treasures in my cave, enough wealth to overthrow a nation. Chen Heng might have noticed their feelings for him but is ying dumb. He probably doesnt know how to choose. He can just take them all. Even if he wants only one wife, his ancestor might not agree. Imagine exining monogamy to the Chen n ancestor. Whats that? Do you want a beating? It would be a disaster. The stronger one is, the less likely one is to have offspring. This is something every world has inmon. With Chen Hengs rapid growth in strength, what if he bes infertile? If it werent for the Chen n ancestors respect for his descendants andpensation to Chen Henghis only descendantI suspect the Chen n ancestor would have arranged daily matchmaking sessions to ensure the continuation of the family line. In fact, Chen Hengs ancestor already had that thought. As a highest-ss dragon, I can transform into a human. I am confident in my human appearance, but I dont want to get involved in this mess. Luo Li is truly terrifying, and the worst part is that I cant defeat her. Lets go. Sirin, Jeanne dArc, and I will go first. Well return in a few days, at least before the college entrance exams. Speaking of which, the exams are nearly upon us. Well clear the Holy Grail War in a day after summoning Merlin. Bye! After Chen Heng coordinated with Yakumo Yukari in a private chat, the three of them in different worlds simultaneously hit the Transmigrate button. At the same time, a voice appeared in Sirins mind. Ding! He Who Knows Fate invites you to be his mission assistant. Do you agree? Agree. Jeanne dArc and Fafnir entered their Pok Balls, which Chen Heng held. Hand in hand, Chen Heng and Sirin stepped into the ck hole that had just appeared. ------ Meanwhile, in Luo Lis room: How is it, 2333? Have you captured the coordinates of that world? Of course. I am still capable of this insignificant matter. As agreed, after I help you with this, you wont be angry with me anymore. You wont regret what you said, right? System 2333 asked Luo Li in a humble tone, using Patchouli Knowledge as its avatar. Rest assured. I always keep my word, she replied. In truth, when Luo List went upstairs to discipline System 2333, she didnt really do anything. Instead, she reached an agreement with System 2333 to set a temporary tracker on Chen Heng. Once the system had the specific coordinates, it could spend some system points to traverse worlds. There was nothing difficult about this. How did Luo Li nt a temporary tracker on Chen Heng? Of course, it was while they were kissing. Theyd kissed and hugged for so long that nting a tracker was easy. Luo Li meant it when she said shed find him, no matter which world he was in. This was no joke. Although Chen Heng might travel to the world of the Re:Life Chat Groups Tohsaka Rin, the probability was slim. The question remained whether Tohsaka Rin would wee Luo Li and Mo Qingtong. Luo Li was not one to twiddle her thumbs, so she sought other methods. As for Mo Qingtong, she would have to stay behind in their world. Reducingpetition was something Luo Li would not refuse. However, Elder Brother Heng is quite the charmer. That Nightingale, whom I have never seen before, is potentially one of his admirers. Even so, it cant be helped. After all, Elder Brother Heng is so perfect; it seems normal for other women to be smitten with him. You have to keep your word. Casually traveling between worlds is no small matter. When I return, I will get a reprimand, so you absolutely have to stop being angry with me. Alright, cut the crap. Has Elder Brother Heng reached that world yet? He has arrived. We systems are very familiar with the expansive Type-Moon worlds. Theyre frequently mentioned in the System Chat Group. However, we still need coordinates to target the specific parallel world. Are you ready to transmigrate? Lets wait for a while first. If I can use Re:Life Chat Group for travel, I wont need you. Casually transmigrating isnt exactly good for you, right? Thats thoughtful of you, Luo Li. Its rare that you show concern for me. System 2333 was overwhelmed with emotion. This remark left Luo Li feeling slightly touched. Despite everything, she had a fondness for System 2333. Without it, she couldnt have reached the pinnacle of her time ability, nor could she have found her Elder Brother Heng again. However, experience had taught her not to be overly kind to the system. The slightest disy of warmth made the systemcent. The best rtionship she could have with System 2333 was their current one. Book 6: Chapter 1:2: Alaya, Choose! Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 1:2: ya, Choose! Part 2 When Chen Heng crossed through the ck hole, he didnt meet Sirin, Yakumo Yukari, or Doctor Roman. Instead, he found himself sitting alone on a single chair in an empty space. He wasnt surprised; choosing to appear as a Heroic Spirit meant he wouldnt necessarily meet the others. He suspected he was in the legendary Throne of Heroes but had no proof. Hey, young man, fancy signing a contract to be a Counter Guardian? a voice called out from his right. He turned to see a faceless, colorless, barely human figure that seemed immaterial. Counter Guardian? ya! Thats right. Interested? yas illusionary figure gradually approached Chen Heng. Why not? Lets sign the contract. Do you need blood or just a signature? Or maybe a soul contract? Chen Heng grabbed yas immaterial hand and refused to let go. Hey, what are you doing? Going by normal logic, youre supposed to refuse, right? You do know what being a Counter Guardian means, right? I know exactly what it means. Hurry up! Lets sign the contract. I cant wait. Can we not? Im backing out. Let go of my hand, will you? No way. You cant just promise to sign, then change your mind. Tell me how to sign the contract to be a Counter Guardian. Hurry! This isnt good, right? Its fine. Theres nothing wrong; its great! Chen Heng kept a firm grip on yas arm. Lets not, alright? Normally, ya would be thrilled to have someone as powerful as Chen Heng sign the contract to be a Counter Guardian. However, this was a special case. ya had just wanted to tease him, but now it seemed she was in trouble. Annoy me further, and Ill kill you, Chen Heng threatened, clutching the ne around his neck and aiming it at yas phantom. But if I really make you a Counter Guardian, your ancestor will obliterate me. I refuseabsolutely refuse. ya resisted with all her might, struggling to free her arm from Chen Hengs grip. Oh? Then why did you offer to make me a Counter Guardian? I was just joking. I didnt know youd take me seriously. I dont joke around. Now you have two choices: dont make me a Counter Guardian and I kill you now, or sign the contract with me, and my ancestor will kill youter. Choose. I dont want to. Cant we have another option? ya was panicking. She had survived the fight with Gaia but would end up dying because of a joke? She would never ept this oue. ya tried a new tactic: transforming her illusionary figure into a golden-haired loli. She hoped this image would tug at Chen Hengs heartstrings. After all, men could hardly resist the charm of a blue-eyed, blond loli, right? You can refuse to choose, but that would depend on what you can offer me. ya suspected Chen Heng was ying her. He hadid a trap the moment she offered to make him a Counter Guardian. What? Cant you even pay a small price to save your life? Chen Heng casually flicked his ne, eyeing ya with a half-joking, half-threatening gaze. Do you really think that taking on the form of a blue-eyed, blond loli will soften my heart? What a joke! My Luo Li is far more beautiful than you, and my Sirin is much cuter. I wonder what gave you the courage to turn into a blue-eyed, golden-haired loli in front of me, a man ustomed to the beauty of these two superior lolis. So, what do you want? she asked hesitantly. Though Im not sure what I want right now. I do know I need to extract something from you. Also, if you dare trick me again with that half-price discount card, Illin to my ancestor. Ill say you wanted to sign me up as a Counter Guardian in the Type-Moon world and bring an end to my Chen ns family line. His eyes shed dangerously when he mentioned that damned half-price discount card. Dont tell methis is revenge over that half-price discount card? How is that possible? Everyone who knows me knows Im extremely generous. I would never harbor a grudge, right? The evidence was clear: Chen Heng was indeed holding a grudge because she had reced his reward with a half-price discount card quite a while ago, and he was now taking this opportunity to extort something from her. Is this what they call reaping what one sows? Can it even be considered that? The problem was ya had no idea back then that the man in front of her had a transcender ancestor, one who would kill world consciousnesses without hesitation, quite the hardliner. Even now, ya didnt think she had done anything wrong. Strictly speaking, there was no difference between a half-restored Absolute Precognition and a half-price discount card. By the way, what did you want from me? N-nothing, nothing at all. I just came to see you. After all, you did help me once, she replied. Originally, ya wanted to ask for Chen Hengs help in stabbing Gaia in the back, but she decided to forget about it, given the circumstances. The man in front of her held grudges. If anything betrayed his expectations during the process, she might end up worse off. Why are you so nervous? Im not going to eat you. I dont want to take such risks again. Of course, ya could only think this in her heart, not daring to say it out loud. I hereby dere, your body shall serve under me. My fate shall be your sword Just as Chen Heng was about to continue his cordial and friendly conversation with ya, a magic circle appeared beneath him, emitting a faint glow. Sirins voice resounded from the circleapparently, she was summoning him. Book 6: Chapter 2:1: Noble Phantasm: Ancestor, Save Me! Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 2:1: Noble Phantasm: Ancestor, Save Me! Part 1 Submit to the beckoning of the Holy Grail. If you submit to this will and this reason, then answer! The incantation for summoning Heroic Spirits continued. Your younger sister is summoning you already. Go quickly; dont make your younger sister wait. For the first time, ya rejoiced to see a magic circle, truly. I shall attain all virtues of all of Heaven. I shall have dominion over all evils of all of Hell! The magic circle brightened as Chen Hengs figure slowly turned translucent. ya, Id better see you again once the Holy Grail War ends. Otherwiseyou might not live to see the next day. Even Root cannot save youmy word on it. From the Seventh Heaven, attend to my three great words of power! Right, right. Dont worry. You should go quickly! ya nodded hurriedly. Come forth from the restraints of reincarnation, protector of the holy bnce! After the summoning incantation waspleted, the magic circle red with light, engulfing Chen Heng. When the light vanished, he was gone. After Chen Heng disappeared, ya plopped down on the floor without a care for her imagenot that she had an image in the first ce. Hey! ya, why are you sitting on the floor? Did your negotiation with Chen Heng fail? Not a few seconds after ya had sat, another figure materialized within this empty spacethe other Counter Force, Gaia. Mind your own business, Gaia. Hey, dont be like that. We once shared the world consciousnesss authority. Arent we inseparable now? This is quite rude of you. Like I would believe you. If we were inseparable, you wouldnt have backstabbed me. The incident with Sigurd was merely a blunder; why wont you believe me? Thats right. I just got back from crafting an identity for Chen Heng. I assume youve already had your talk with him since you are here so early? Gaia took the seat Chen Heng had upied, looking at ya, who remained slumped on the floor. We did talk, yes. It was quite enjoyable. Enjoyable, really? Youve transformed into a blond loli; whats the n? To seduce him? Gaia, let me tell you this: Chen Heng is a man who holds a grudge like no other. Given what I know about you and the favor he once did me, Im sure you made some minor adjustments to his identity or something else. Caught out, Gaia hesitated before admitting it, or rather she had no intention of hiding it. Well, youre not wrong. I made a small adjustment, but it was all in good fun. I wouldnt risk offending a transcender by setting Chen Heng up. Still in her golden-haired loli guise, ya cast a sidelong nce at Gaia and sneered, Fun? Just a little? Whats that supposed to mean? Chen Heng still bears a grudge against me for turning a 50,000-point reward for a previous mission into a half-price discount card. He was going to extort something from me earlier, and I still dont know what hell demand. You can check the time records in the Throne of Heroes if you want to understand how deeply he holds a grudge. From yas understanding of Gaia, Gaia was also a petty person. Since Chen Heng had helped her before, Gaia would definitely target Chen Heng. ya was looking forward to seeing two small-minded entities pitting against each other. She was more than delighted by Gaiasing misfortune. Sitting on the chair Chen Heng had upied, Gaia seemed to be lost in thought but quickly snapped back to reality. Is it toote if I apologize now? While it seemed like Gaia was lost in thought for a few moments to others, she had used her authority to see what had happened in the Throne of Heroes earlier. No, its toote. But it was just a little joke; surely, it wont have that much impact? Oh, it will. Wait for Chen Heng to demand his due, just like he did with me. And dont forget: the transcender ancestor and that ne in Chen Hengs hand are not to be trifled with. ya got up from the floor and disappeared, leaving Gaia with these parting words. Gaia smacked her face, ruing her prank. Why had she meddled with Chen Heng when watching ya flounder was so enjoyable? She now felt immense regret. ------ Are youmy Master? A voice emerged from the giant summoning ritual in an open field. The once-blinding light dissipated. No, Im not your Master; Im your elder sister. Call me Elder Sister. Sirin, confident in her sessful summoning of Chen Heng, teased him after the light faded. Sirin, are you dissatisfied with being my younger sister? Chen Heng nced at Sirin, then at Yakumo Yukari and Doctor Roman standing nearby. He slowly closed the distance between him and Sirin. Hey! Elder Brother, what are you doing? Stay back! Donte any closer. And, Elder Brother, stop looking at me like that; its scaryI was wrong! If youe any closer, Im going to run away. As Chen Heng slowly approached, the panicky Sirin had intended to use her spatial jump ability to create some distance between them but found the surrounding space impossible to tear through, as if someone had fortified it. Youre toote. Disying a superior grasp of spatial ability, Chen Heng had sealed Sirins spatial jump ability. With that, he extended his mischievous hands toward Sirins soft face. Yakumo Yukari and Doctor Roman let this pass withoutment, considering this merely yful interaction between siblingsalbeit not particrly friendly for Sirin. ------ Youre so unfair, Elder Brother! Im supposed to be the Master and you the Servant. How could you treat me like this? Sirinined, rubbing her face, her gaze fixed on Chen Heng with dissatisfaction. Do you think I wanted to be a Servant? I only chose this role because you wanted toe. What else are you dissatisfied with? Chen Hengs hands, which had just stopped, resumed their mischief. Stop! Im content, very content. Sirin retreated a step. She knew she couldnt beat Chen Heng and wouldnt want to, either. Doctor, Yakumo Yukari, good evening. I believe this is our first meeting, isnt it? Hello, Chen Heng. While its your first time meeting us, its not ours. Yakumo Yukari took a step forward and extended her hand to Chen Heng. That was true. Chen Heng had hosted several livestreams but rarely watched others. Of the two, only Doctor Roman had ever streamed, touring Chaldea. Book 6: Chapter 2:2: Noble Phantasm: Ancestor, Save Me! Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 2:2: Noble Phantasm: Ancestor, Save Me! Part 2 Hello, Yakumo Yukari. You are as beautiful as the images in the cultural section showed. Yakumo Yukari looked simr to a human, barely differing. Holding a purple umbre, she wore purple robes marked with eight trigram symbols, her long golden hair framing alluring purple eyes. Even without moving, Yakumo Yukari radiated immense charm and an air ofnguid grace. If she had lived in ancient times, she would have been the kind of beauty who could bring ruin to kingdoms. Thank you for yourpliment, Little Brother Chen Heng. Youre quite handsome yourself, she replied. No arguments there. Are we starting the summoning of Merlin now? Hold on a moment. Ill send a message in the group chat. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Merlin, have you earned enough points for the fate-severing talisman yet? Magus of Flowers: Thanks to you, olddy, Im just 1,000 points shy. Tomorrow, you wont have a chance to summon me anymore. I can finally ck off. By the way, I havent logged into the Magi Mari ount in a few days. Doctor Roman, do you miss me? Solomon: 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: And what if I tell you Ive found a suitable Singrity in the Doctors world? Magus of Flowers: Huh? Efreet: I want to watch the livestream. I want to watch it. Lord of the White Night: Lets go! Lets start the livestream. Start it! Queen of Ice and Snow: To think youd have this day, Merlin. Magus of Flowers: That scared me. Yakumo Yukari, are you trying to mess with me? I just checked with irvoyance, and I didnt find you in any Singrity. Iron Fist Teacher: Hahlooks like well have to wait a little longer. Umaru-chan: Lets wait. Just for a bit more. Magus of Flowers: Waiting is impossible. I justpleted a mission. Ill take another one soon, and I can earn enough points. You wont have a shot at me. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Just you wait! Im searching for a suitable world. Youre done for, Merlin. Magus of Flowers: Idle threats. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Back in reality, while Yakumo Yukari was testing out Merlin, Chen Heng had hit it off with Doctor Roman. Chen Heng had helped Doctor Roman before, so they could be considered to have had some interactions. As a result, they quickly became familiar with each other. More importantly, the shared goal of the present membersChen Heng, Doctor Roman, and Yakumo Yukariwas to target Merlin. Allies all around! Im curious. Doctor Roman, why are you here? I want to turn Merlin into Mari and then beat him up properly. To achieve this, I even bought a one-time-use Gender-Shifting Spring from the Dimension Administrators Associations store. Fortunately, as its a consumable, it wasnt too expensive. Doctor Roman held up a bottle of water that looked no different from ordinary mineral water. The keen intuition Chen Heng had nurtured since childhood screamed extreme danger at him, urging him to stay away. Although Chen Heng did not know what the Gender-Shifting Spring did, he knew it spelled trouble. Determined to learn more, he began scouring the associations store for information about it. Doctor, would you call this turning love into hatred? And could you please put that thing away? Chen Heng asked after discovering what the Gender-Shifting Spring was. He quickly grabbed Sirin and opened the distance from Doctor Roman. While Sirin didnt understand Chen Hengs reaction, she offered no resistance, trusting himpletely. Chen Heng, why are you so afraid? Im not going to use it on you. When Merlin shows up, Ill just ssh this bottle of spring water on him. Its a one-use item, but itllst at least seven days. Chen Heng felt a flicker of doubt, wondering if Doctor Roman could really bear to use it against his former idol, Magi Mari. But the malicious glint in the doctors eyes made him back farther away instinctively. By this time, Yakumo Yukari had opened her eyes, shifting her attention from the chat interface to reality. Everyone, Im going to set up the summoning ritual. Keep an eye on the surroundings. Dont worry. Ive set up an attraction web around us. If a fly enters within a kilometer, Ill know, Chen Heng assured her confidently. Yakumo Yukari nodded at Chen Heng and pulled a variety of strange, mystical items from her Gap to set up the summoning ritual. Chen Heng didnt know what these items were and didnt dare ask. Therefore, he focused his attention on his Servant status screen, feeling secure, thanks to the attraction web. He just nced at the Servant status screen for a few seconds before closing it. Then he opened his own status screen, as if confirming something, but quickly closed it again. Sirin, have you seen my Servant status screen? he asked Sirin in his arms. Your Servant status screen? Let me see No, dont look! Chen Heng wanted to stop her, but it was toote. Sirin had reflexively opened the panel. Bwahahaha! Noble Phantasm: AnAncestor, Save Me!? Hahaha, this is hrious! So apt! Hahaha! As Chen Hengs Master, Sirin could ess his Servant status screen. The first thing that caught her eye was the EX-Ranked Noble Phantasm named Ancestor, Save Me! Sirinughed so hard that her feet lifted off the ground, and she doubled over in Chen Hengs arms. She transformed from her normal state into her Herrscher form whileughing, and even her wings (Subspace Lances) were pping from herughter, making her float in midair. Chen Heng released Sirin and watched her drift aimlessly in midair, herughter echoing in his ears. Chen Heng reopened his status screen to take a closer look. True Name: Chen Heng ss: Archer Alignment: Lawful/Neutral Strength: A++ Agility: A+ Mana: EX (Converted from Will Energy Spiritual Energy.) Endurance: EX Magic Resistance: A+ Luck: A Up until this point, everything seemed normal. The parameters were strong enough to face almost any Servant head-on, even Berserkers. His mana and endurance were exceptionally high. But then Book 6: Chapter 3:1: Magi “Mari”-chan, Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 3:1: Magi Mari-chan, Part 1 Personal Skills: Chen n Sword Technique: EX (When cultivated to the peak, just one sword strike can destroy the world.) (It contains countless sword techniques and cannot be evaluated using the measure of ordinary sword techniques.) Dragonyer: A (Given by ya, brought forth from previously.) Absolute Precognition: A++ (An ability that surpasses mortals. An ability to truly see the future. After two ability strengthenings, it has already reached the point of showing the past or future of any person the user meets, with certain limits, even if the user only sees a photograph of the target.) Attraction Control: EX (Able to pull down the moon.) Electromaic Control: EX (Can turn into lightning. Powerful enough to reduce a city to rubble with one strike.) Gravity Control: EX (Starting from 100x gravity, it can directly crush a person into blood foam. It can even create a simted ck hole to swallow a city or continent.) Spatial Control: EX Independent Action: EX (No Master can affect the user. The user can exist independently in the world as a Heroic Spirit.) Cooking: B+ (Already reached the pinnacle of human cooking.) Firearm Proficiency: B+ (One shot, one kill within 400 kilometers.) Myriad Techniques: A Chiliad Sword Conception: D (Iplete) (Contains supreme sword conceptions from the sword dao of many worlds, a supreme realm of the sword dao.) Chiliad Sword Formation: D (Iplete) (A sword formation formed by Will Energy swords containing high-grade sword conceptions. Just the cultivation method of the Will Energy sword is a priceless treasure.) Noble Phantasm: Moonfall: EX (A true falling of the moon. Directly using the attraction ability to use the actual moon as a projectile to smash the enemy on the ground to death. Of course, its execution may face obstruction from the Counter Forces, provided they dare to stop the user.) Simted ck Hole: EX (Using the gravity ability to create a ck hole that can swallow up a continent.) Demon-Subduing Lightning Dragon Ritual Array: A (Lay a ritual array that can generate 108 lightning dragons, each over 300 meters long and possessing peak conceptual-natured strength. This will form a lightning zone.) Pok Ball (Jeanne dArc Alter): B (Can summon Jeanne dArc Alter, who resides in the Pok Ball, to battle.) Pok Ball (Fafnir): B (Can summon Fafnir, who resides in the Pok Ball, to battle.) Chen n Ancestral Ne: EX (An artifact containing over two thousand years of umtions of a n and numerous small gifts from a transcender. This artifact represents a tremendous wealth that can entice even multidimensional organizations. However, they would have to consider whether they could withstand the three full-powered attacks the transcender stored within the ne and the transcenders subsequent relentless pursuit, should they survive the attacks.) Ancestor, Save Me!: EX (Regardless of his location, the danger he faces, or the strength of his enemies, when Chen Heng utters these words, it signifies the end of all things. Nothing, not even the world itself, can harm him, provided he can ovee his embarrassment to shout this plea.) After Chen Heng had perused all the information, he had only onement: Damn it. As a Heroic Spirit formed through the Dimension Administrators Association, Chen Heng should not have any Noble Phantasms, but Chen Heng currently had two suspects: Gaia and ya. Only these two Counter Forces could tamper with a Servants status screen. ya seemed unlikely, considering her understanding of Chen Hengs character, someone who bore grudgesurmcked magnanimity. If such a situation had urred, she probably would have modified his status screen before summoning him. Therefore, it must have been Gaia. First, Gaia had the capability, as the Throne of Heroes was essentially under her control. Modifying a status screen would be a breeze for her. Second, Gaia had the motivationChen Heng had once helped ya. Although Gaia could not interfere with Chen Heng overtly, she could still make things unpleasant for him. Third, Gaia had the time. Only ya appeared at that ce that was likely the Throne of Heroes, not Gaia. Chen Heng did not believe Gaia had no interest in him. Taking all this into ount, Chen Heng added Gaia to a small notebook containing only three other names: Merlin, ya, and Shigure Kira. The purpose of this notebook? The individuals mentioned here were people whom Chen Heng wanted to reason with and persuade through rational exnations and emotionalmunication. It was absolutely not a grudge list. Chen Heng was such a magnanimous person. How could he bear a grudge? Actually, Chen Heng would not have been so angry if he alone had seen the name of the Noble Phantasm. However, as his Master, his younger sister had also seen it. This truly vexed him. Elder Brother, whats that notebook? asked Sirin after herughter finally subsided, as she curiously leaned over to peek at the small red notebook in Chen Hengs hand. Children shouldnt be so curious, Chen Heng said, pulling it out of her reach. Elder Brother, let me see! No! Chen Heng, quickly! Come here. The summoning ritual is ready. Dont miss this ssic scene. As Chen Heng and Sirin tussled over the notebook, Doctor Roman, who had been standing next to Yakumo Yukari all along, waved Chen Heng over. Coming! Seeing that the summoning ritual was ready, Chen Heng ced the small notebook in his spatial storage and rushed over to Yakumo Yukari. Sirin huffed with dissatisfaction when she saw Chen Heng put away his notebook. However, she followed him to Yakumo Yukari, choosing to float rather than walk. Herziness was extraordinary. As Chen Heng approached, he took in the summoning ritual Yakumo Yukari had spent about ten minutes preparing. A Holy Grail? Chen Hengs first nce at the summoning ritualnded on a golden cup nestled at the center of the hexagram magic circle. It reminded him of the Holy Grail in the Fate/Grand Order game that boosted a Servants level cap, though he couldnt be sure. Yes, its a Holy Grail. I spent a significant amount of points on it. It can provide nearly unlimited mana and is reusable. Once its no longer needed, I can sell it back to the store at a 20 percent point loss. The Holy Grail even contains Merlins hair, which I purchased from you, Yakumo Yukari exined after she heard Chen Hengs question. Chen Heng failed to recognize anything else in the magic circle, but he could feel strong mana emanations from them. Evidently, these were not ordinary items. Book 6: Chapter 3:2: Magi “Mari”-chan, Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 3:2: Magi Mari-chan, Part 2 Doctor Roman, are you ready? Yakumo Yukari asked. Im about to start the summoning. Clearly, she was aware of Doctor Romans cunning n for Merlin. He was truly ruthless. Hold on. Chen Heng, do you have any ice water? Have a basin ready. Once I douse Merlin with the Gender-Shifting Spring, you ssh him with the ice water. Ah! I do. Just give me a moment, Chen Heng replied. He retrieved a water cup from his spatial storage but soon stowed it back. Instead, he produced a basin and several bags of ice water from the spatial storage. He ripped open the ice water bags with his attraction ability and emptied them into the basin. I have a question. When I was being summoned, the signs were very clear. A summoning circle appeared below, and the summoner had to finish the incantation before the summoned could arrive. Wouldnt Merlin prepare himself then? What if he casts a barrier or something, rendering the Gender-Shifting Spring ineffective? Upon hearing this, the doctor turned his gaze to Yakumo Yukari. Dont worry. The summoning ritual I spent a fortune on doesnt give off any forewarning. There wont be any signs on his side until I finish the incantation. Only then will he be summoned here instantaneously. You can douse him with the Gender-Shifting Spring while hes still confused. Yakumo Yukari was extremely confident in the summoning ritual she constructed using a vast amount of resources. Ermnow that Chen Heng said that, I feel a little less confident. After all, Merlin is not weak, and he should have fast reactions. How about this? Chen Heng, Ill pass half of the Gender-Shifting Spring to you. If I seed, you dont have to do anything, but if I fail, you ssh it on Merlin when he lets his guard down. Doctor Roman noticed this problem after giving it some thought. To prevent failure, he decided to split the Gender-Shifting Spring with Chen Heng. Sure. Chen Heng took out a cup from his spatial storage. The doctor then poured half of the Gender-Shifting Spring from his mineral water bottle into Chen Hengs cup. Both men were tense during the pouring process. If the Gender-Shifting Spring identally sshed them, the consequences would be unthinkable, even ifits effectsted only seven days. All set? Yukari asked again. Are we ready to summon Merlin? If so, Ill summon Merlin now. Ready to go. Lets start. I cant wait. I hereby dere, your body shall serve under me. My fate shall be your sword Yukari began the incantation to summon the Heroic Spirit while performing some strange hand movements. Oddly, the summoning circle remained unresponsive. Chen Heng was curious if this unresponsiveness was a unique feature of the circle but didnt dare interrupt Yukaris incantation. After all, the summoning ritual cost about 50,000 points, a sum he couldnt afford topensate. Come forth from the restraints of reincarnation, protector of the holy bnce! With Yukaris final words, the previously quiet summoning circle ignited with light. In an instant, a figure materialized within the circle. A secondter, the figure solidified, revealing Merlin casually eating ice cream. As soon as Merlin fully materialized, Doctor Roman, waiting at the side, swiftly sshed the Gender-Shifting Spring from the mineral water bottle all over Merlin. Damn, Solomon, what the hell did you ssh on me? Soaked in the Gender-Shifting Spring, Merlin dropped his ice cream as he jumped to his feet, shook the water off his clothes, and wiped his face with a towel. Yakumo Yukari, it seems you tricked me. How unexpected. Summoning me while my guard was down, with such a discreet summoning circle Winners are kings, and losers are evil. Tell me, what do you n to do to me? After Merlin wiped the water from his face, he stood there openly, having given up thoughts of escape. Yakumo Yukari had prepared so much for his summoning, so it was unlikely she would let him slip away that easily. Just as Merlin was about to repeat his question about what the doctor had sshed on him, a basin of cold water sshed him from behind, drenching himpletely. Do you find this amusing? Summoning me just to douse me with water? He fell silent as he noticed some peculiar changes in his body. Suddenly, the people in front of him seemed taller. No, it wasnt that they had grown taller, but rather he had grown shorter! His clothes also felt considerably looser. Instinctively, Merlin touched his chest and discovered subtle protrusions. Following that, he quickly touched his throat, only to find his Adams apple missing! Shocked, Merlin immediately turned around and checked his Did Iturn into a woman? Where is mymy manhood? Where did you get this strange stuff from? This is too much! You even took away what makes me a man! How can Ifort those lonely noblewomen now? Merlin was stunned, but he didnt panic. After all, he had experienced all sorts of situations before. Ignoring Merlins questions, Yakumo Yukari directly opened a livestream. Chen Heng promptly pinged everyone in the group chat. He Who Knows Fate: @Everyone The long-desired debut of female Merlin begins. He Who Knows Fate: Ah! It should be the real-life livestream debut of Magi Mari-chan. You all can visit Yakumo Yukaris livestream. Efreet: Didnt she just say she hadnt found a suitable Singrity? nk Never Loses: That was to probe Merlins situation and let him drop his guard. Indeed, quite necessary. Fallen Angel Gabriel: Boss is right. Boss, when can you carry me again? nk Never Loses: Sometimeter. Im quite busy right now. Being a king is no fun; its exhausting. Lord of the White Night: If you look at Yakumo Yukaris livestream location, youll know she actually went to a Type-Moon parallel world of the Fourth Holy Grail War. Queen of Ice and Snow: Interesting. This is what they call all is fair in war, right? nk Never Loses: Is this crossdressing Merlin, or should I say Magi Mari? How did you turn Merlin into a girl? Umaru-chan: This isnt just crossdressing anymore. Youve physically transformed Merlin into a girl, havent you? This Book 6: Chapter 4:2: The Sinsack Army, Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 4:2: The Sinsack Army, Part 2 Had I not seen Magi Mari-chan all of a sudden, I would never have acted so out of character, Doctor Roman said aftering to his senses. He even deliberately spat in Merlins direction. What are you looking at? Watch it, or Ill punch you, Doctor Roman warned MerlinAh! No. Marishaking his fist at her. Oh, Doctor Roman, are you sure youd have the heart to hit me? Merlin stepped out from behind Chen Heng, blew the doctor a kiss, and winked flirtatiously. Erm. Although Doctor Roman did not want to admit it, he did feel tempted despite knowing full well that the one in front of him was Merlin. Merlin, if you keep acting like this, Ill strip you naked, throw you onto Doctor Romans bed, and give him a spiked drink, Chen Heng threatened. While Doctor Roman might be tempted, Chen Heng didnt have any affection for Magi Mari-chan, the streamer, so he wouldnt hesitate at all. I was wrong, please, no! Merlin instantly backed down. Merlin, tell me the truth. Are the pictures of Magi Mari stolen from your parallel world self? The doctor had initially given up on Magi Mari-chan, but seeing Merlin in her female form reignited his hope. Huh? Even if theres a female Merlin in another world, she wouldnt be yours! She would be for the male King Arthur! Havent you read other Fate novels? Like the one with a Master connected to RootSajyou Manaka. You dont stand a chance, you single shut-in! [TL Note: Sajyou Manaka is the main antagonist of Fate/Prototype. She was the Master of Arthur Pendragon, who was Saber, and she fell in love with him. Here is more information about Sajyou Manaka. /wiki/Manaka_Sajyou.] Yakumo Yukari, how do you n to punish Merlin? Count me in. Huh? Me? Yakumo Yukari had been watching the drama unfold. Now, she stepped forward when she was dragged into it. She should have made her move earlier, but Doctor Romans obsessive behavior made it hard for her to act. Right, Merlin is the one who made you waste 50,000 points. Arent you going to punish him? Of course I will. Why else would I spend 50,000 points to summon him? Merlin, are you mentally prepared? Yakumo Yukari pulled a folding fan from her Gap and covered half of her face. ThisYakumo Yukari looked like a cunning fox right now. Umif I say Im not prepared, will you spare me? Merlin shivered under Yakumo Yukaris gaze. Do you think thats possible? Impossible. But a punishment is a punishment, and a beating is a beating; can you change me back to a male first? Also, Doctor Roman, where did you find such a weird tool? Merlin shook her now loose-fitting clothes and looked down at her chest. Hmmthey are quite big. Merlin, what are you looking at? The sharp-eyed doctor noticed Merlins actions. Im just checking if my chest is big. How could I not leave a memento of such a unique experience as turning into a woman? Damn it! Im so jealous. The doctor admitted his envy. This female Merlin could totally pass as the real Magi Mari-chan, at least by looks. Merlin, do you need a mirror? Chen Heng took a mirror out of his spatial storage and handed it to Merlin. Thanks. Merlin casually epted the mirror. Hey, Doctor Roman, could you please turn Merlin back into a man? My Sinsack Army cant really take action otherwise! Yakumo Yukari voiced her concern hesitantly while looking at the petite Merlin admiring the feminine beauty in the mirror. [TL Note: The Sinsacks are the result of a meme and are not canon, likely created as a satire of the Touhou fans. They frequently appear in fan works as lechers and superfans of the girls of Touhou Project. They alsomonly appear as Yakumo Yukaris loyal followers. Some depictions of them have thempletely naked, with their privates covered by a single rose instead of the briefs mentioned in this novel.] Huh? Why wouldnt you be able to take action? Ignorant of the term Sinsack Army, Doctor Roman had no idea why Merlins being female would be an obstacle. Yakumo Yukari paused for a moment before opening a Gap in front of Doctor Roman, giving him a glimpse of what she called the Sinsack Army. Holy smokes! Doctor Roman reacted after a quick look into the Gap. What he saw within was an organized force like none hed seen before. Lets put it this way: the first phrase that came to his mind after seeing the army was a formidable foe. This wasnt your typical army. All its members were muscr men d in nothing but a pair of briefs and a bag on their heads with the character for sin. The overwhelming vibe of this sight and contemtion of what might happen would cause any man to clench their butt cheeks tightly. Wait! If we toss the female version of Merlin, who looks extremely like Magi Mari, into this, then No, that cant be done. We must turn her back into a man first. [Author Note: Yes. Otherwise, this book would be over and done for.] Sinsack? Whats that? I want to see it too, chirped Sirin, intrigued by the unfamiliar term and flying towards the Gap open to only Doctor Roman. However, she didnt make it half a meter before Chen Heng grabbed her wings (the Subspace Lances), bringing her to a halt. What are you doing, Elder Brother? Children shouldnt be overly curious. Come back here, Chen Heng said, a stern look on his face as he yanked Sirin back and held her tight, preventing her from taking off. He was familiar with what the Sinsack was, and it was certainly not suitable for Sirin to see; it would taint her mind. But Im curious, protested Sirin, struggling for a bit before giving up and settling quietly in Chen Hengs embrace when she found it impossible. Curiosity cant always be indulged! he retorted. After all, whaty before them was no less than hell itself. W-what? The Sinsack Army? Damn! Yakumo Yukari, turn me back into a man right now! Id rather sleep with Doctor Roman than go there! Merlin eximed, backing away at the mention of the Sinsack Army. It was clear she knew what Yakumo Yukari was talking about. Of course, Merlin would have thoroughly researched Yakumo Yukari when he had offended her. Sle-sleep with me? Who would want to do that with you? Doctor Roman objected, clearly upset at being dragged into the situation. Whats wrong? Isnt this your only chance to get intimate with Magi Mari-chan? Dont you want it? Its Magi Mari-chan were talking about here, with her enchanting voice and appearance. Are you sure you dont want this? Merlin asked, striking a seductive pose and batting her eyshes at Doctor Roman, appearing quite ustomed to this kind of thing. After Merlin turned into a woman, she discovered that her voice bore an uncanny resemnce to the voice-modted Magi Mari-chans. Doctor Roman actually got tempted. It was indeed as Merlin said. As long as he selectively blocked off certain memories, the person before him was truly Magi Mari-chan. p! Doctor Roman suddenly smacked himself in the face to wake himself from his unrealistic fantasy. He simply could not lie to himself. The person with Magi Mari-chans voice and appearance was actually the trashy Merlin! Book 6: Chapter 5:1: Merlin: Stay Away from Me! Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 5:1: Merlin: Stay Away from Me! Part 1 No way, absolutely not! Merlin, if you tempt me again, Ill punch you. Go on and punch me! Beat me up if you can! Lets see if you can bear to do it, Merlin taunted audaciously after finally figuring it out. There are currently four people besides myself: Chen Heng, Sirin, Yakumo Yukari, and Doctor Roman. The only one I can tease is Doctor Roman, as he cannot bear to attack me because of my close resemnce to Magi Mari. Efreet: Doctor Roman is hopelessly in love with Magi Mari-chan, isnt he? Faillen Angel Gabriel: Despite knowing that the petite girl before him is a transformed Merlin, Doctor Roman still cant bring himself to strike. Umaru-chan: Actually, Merlins Magi Mari-chan persona is rather charming, as long as she keeps quiet and doesnt make a fuss. I Have a Strong Presence: Is it really Merlin if Merlin doesnt make a fuss? Iron Fist Teacher: If I remember correctly, Megumi, arent you supposed to be in ss now? I Have a Strong Presence: Iron Fist Teacher: Younever mind. I wont say anything since I am also watching the livestream. But remember to study well and not fall behind on your assignments. I Have a Strong Presence: Got it. Faillen Angel Gabriel: Sage Megumi probably didnt expect she would still be under her teachers supervision within the Dimension Administrators Association. Iron Fist Teacher: Im doing this for her good. She needs to study well for a better future. nk Never Loses: Seriously, though, Sage Megumi could livefortably just by receiving her daily check-ins ten points, even if she did nothing else. Iron Fist Teacher: Well, thats true. Kaltsit: But being part of this association only to freeload is impossible. After seeing such a vast world, who would not want to give it their all? t-Chested Chinese: Speaking of which, whats this Sinsack Army? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Yes, what is the Sinsack Army? Why is Merlin so scared? Also, why did Doctor Roman look so shocked earlier? Kazuma the Brute: Wellif Im not mistaken, its something quite inappropriate for children. Umaru-chan: You know? Kazuma the Brute: You dont? Umaru-chan: I honestly dont. Kazuma the Brute: Its probably for the best if you dont know. Its not nice for girls; itll give you sore eyes. Efreet: No, I think its even worse for boys, more so than for girls. Lord of the White Night: Its unbearable for just about anyone. Lets notpare who suffers more, boys or girls. Faillen Angel Gabriel: So, what exactly is this Sinsack Army? nk Never Loses: Dont you guys seriously collect information about the members after joining the association? Iron Fist Teacher: Its not a habit of ours. nk Never Loses: Know the enemy and know yourself, and you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. Faillen Angel Gabriel: As expected of a pro, always speaking at such a high level. nk Never Loses: Queen of Ice and Snow: Simply put, the Sinsack Army is a group of muscr men wearing only underwear and head sacks, and there are many of them. They give off an air that makes you contemte life. You guys understand what I mean, right? I Have a Strong Presence: I think I get the idea. Queen of Ice and Snow: It seems like Sage Megumi knows quite a lot. I Have a Strong Presence: Given that I have so few friends, I always make sufficient preparations when faced with the opportunity to make many. Iron Fist Teacher: Your words sound Megumi, are you interested in visiting the Service Club? I Have a Strong Presence: Im sorry, Miss Shizuka. Im not interested, not at all. Iron Fist Teacher: Erm Umaru-chan: Well, now that we know what it is, it does seemrather terrifying. Kaltsit: By the way, what item did Doctor Roman use to transform Merlin into a girl? God Sai: Im not sure. Considering the Dimension Administrators Associations store has a plethora of strange items, it would be difficult to find the same thing without any clues or leads. Queen of Ice and Snow: There are many things that can cause gender transformation, like the Contract Bracelet (K?mpfer), the Quantum Converter (Heavens Lost Property), and many more spells and magic with the same effect. I just dont know which one worked on Merlin. [TL Note: The Contract Bracelet is from the K?mpfer anime and light novel. Here is more information on it and K?mpfer: /wiki/Contract_Bracelet and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K%C3%A4mpfer. The Quantum Converter is the device used to transform the main character in Heavens Lost Property into a girl. I could not find what the device was called; all references I found just referred to it as a device, so I simply tranted the Chinese term for the device. Here is more information on it and Heavens Lost Property: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heaven%27s_Lost_Property.] nk Never Loses: In that case, why dont we ask the person in question? Iron Fist Teacher: Lets not bother them for now. We should find out soon enough if we keep watching. Yakumo Yukari, could you please change Merlin back into a male? I cant bear it anymore, and this way, I canty a hand on him. Exactly what I was thinking. Chen Heng, go! Yakumo Yukari agreed. Huh? For some reason, Yakumo Yukari made me responsible for turning Merlin back into a man. However, Chen Heng did notin. After all, it was as easy as sshing hot water on Merlin. Chen Heng quickly took out a basin of hot water from his spatial storage and doused Merlin, who immediately reverted to his male form. Hot, so hot! Is this hot water? Merlin seemed uncertain. Merlin could feel the heat of the water but couldnt confirm whether it was simply hot water or if something else was added to create this effect. It couldnt be that a simple basin of hot water was all it took to change genders, could it? That would make the item way too casual. No, its not just hot water. Its hot water with a little something added, Yakumo Yukari lied, not interested in telling Merlin the truth. Book 6: Chapter 5:2: Merlin: Stay Away from Me! Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 5:2: Merlin: Stay Away from Me! Part 2 Okay, now that Im back in my male form, bring it on. But are you really nning to send me to that crowd of Sinsacks? Cant it be something else? Merlin trembled slightly at the mention of the Sinsack Army. Whats wrong? Are you scared? Merlin hesitated for a while. IIm scared. Cant you spare me, beautiful Miss Yakumo Yukari? He had initially nned on acting tough and talking back. However, he finally admitted his fear after recalling what he knew about the Sinsack Army. As if I would spare you. And besides, this isnt your true body, just a clone. What are you afraid of? Yakumo Yukari tried to mollify him from the side. A clone? I dont think so. Even if it is a clone, its not an ordinary one. Merlin didnt believe Yakumo Yukari. He didnt think this body was just a clone; it felt so incredibly real. Furthermore, Yakumo Yukari wouldnt have gone to such lengths for just a clone. Indeed, its not an ordinary clone, but it is a clone, nheless. This clone merely transfers a portion of the damage it receives to your true body. Also, your consciousness is fully within this clone. Its still in a powerless state, though. Why didnt you summon my true body? Wouldnt that be more satisfying? Do you think Im a fool? If I summoned your true body, you could use the Dimension Administrators Association to return to Avalon. Would you still be confined here? If it was your true body, you could resist; you wouldnt be defenseless like now. Thats not a pleasant prospect. Yakumo Yukari had spent considerable time choosing this form of Merlin. Tsk! Just as Merlin scoffed, he suddenly disappeared into a Gap that had opened beneath him. Those paying attention might have caught a fleeting glimpse of the character for sin within the Gap. Aaaaaah! Merlins scream echoed across the barrenndscape, sounding like hed suffered a gut-wrenching fright. To avoid disturbing the nocturnal creatures, Yakumo Yukari considerately closed the Gap. Do excuse me. Im off to discipline this Merlin thoroughly and show him what cruelty means. In the meantime, I entrust the Holy Grail War to you. I hope it doesnt end too quickly; otherwise, I will have less time to discipline him. Im forfeiting my im to the wish from the Holy Grail. You can have it, Yakumo Yukari said, waving to the group as she prepared to leave. Dont worry. Weve got the Holy Grail War covered. You can focus on your task, Chen Heng assured her, epting the responsibility with ease. Doctor Roman, after Ive disciplined him for a while, do you want me to bring Magi Mari-chan before you? The obedient type, guaranteed! Uh Doctor Roman felt a shameful thrill at the offer. Although he knew this Magi Mari-chan was Merlin, the prospect of apletely obedient Magi Mari-chan still excited him. As Yakumo Yukari watched the hesitant Doctor Roman, she knew what he was thinking. All right, I think I understand your stance. Doctor Roman, you can enjoy yourself in this world for now. In a few days, youll have a perfectly obedient livestreamerMagi Mari-chanby your side. Her mysterious smile hinted at something as she put away her folding fan, preparing to enter the Gap. By the way, everyone present, Im closing this livestream. Ill start another, but itll be adults-only. Minors should steer clear. We cant be corrupting the young now, can we? With a wave, Yakumo Yukari closed the livestream room. What was to follow was not for childrens eyes, after all, and Yakumo Yukari certainly hadnt forgotten about the underage members of the Dimension Administrators Association. Hold on, Yakumo Yukari. You summoned Merlin through a special method, so he shouldnt take up the original Servant summoning quota, right? Chen Heng said, stopping Yakumo Yukari as she was about to step into the Gap. Oh! Indeed, I summoned Merlin using my Holy Grail, so it didnt use up the Servant summoning quota. Are you interested in that? Yakumo Yukari paused, surprised by Chen Hengs question. Given his ability to sweep his way through the Holy Grail War single-handedly in one night, Yakumo Yukari hadnt expected him to want the Master qualification. If youre not using it, can you give me the quota to summon a Servant? I could use it. Ah! Sure, its yours. Just dont get lost in your enjoyment and end the Holy Grail War too soon. Yakumo Yukari used the Dimension Administrators Associations red packet system to transfer her Master qualification and Heroic Spirit summoning quota to Chen Heng. Thanks. Enjoy yourself, Chen Heng said. Youre wee. You shoulde over and watch when you have time. Im quite interested, but I think I still count as a minor, right? I just turned 18, at least superficially. I dont know if that meets the Dimension Administrators Associations definition of an adult, so Im not sure I can enter that livestream, Chen Heng said, reflecting on the situation. Ill set up some special permissions for you, then. Youre not exactly a child, after all, Yakumo Yukari said, this unexpected matter taking her by surprise. She didnt think of Chen Heng as a typical 18-year-old, given his abilities and maturity. However, that made sense. His parents had died before he was 14; then he had lived alone for over four years. Anyone would be mature after experiencing that. Furthermore, he previously carried the burden of avenging his parents. After bidding Yakumo Yukari goodbye, Chen Heng turned his attention back to Doctor Roman. Doctor Roman, who do you n to summon? You dont have any Magic Circuits, do you? [TL Note: In the Fate series, Magic Circuits are a pseudo-nervous system that seems to reside in the soul. It is what qualifies a person to be a Magus, allowing one to convert Life Force into Magical Energy. It also has some other functions rted to Magecraft. Here is more information: /wiki/Magic_Circuit.] Ah! Indeed. Although I dont have Magic Circuits, the mana for this Heroic Spirit summoning isrgely provided by the Greater Holy Grail. The remaining manaes directly from the Dimension Administrators Associations store, so theres no need to worry about mana. Now, the most important question is who to summon and who can be summoned, Doctor Roman replied. The thought of who to summon gave him a headache, considering his unique circumstances. How about you use yourself as a catalyst to summon, Doctor Roman? Maybe you could even call your wife, simr to what Tohsaka Rin did during the Fifth Holy Grail War. Cat-catalyst? My wife? Doctor Roman pointed at himself in confusion. Yeah, Doctor Roman. Youre Solomon, arent you? Whats so strange about summoning your wife? You might even summon your father. Id rather not summon my father, Doctor Roman said, his face flushing slightly. His rtionship with his father hadnt been great when he was alivenot that they didnt get along, just that they werent particrly close. Stop pondering and give it a shot. We have a ready-made summoning ritual right in front of us. You cant just stand there without summoning a Heroic Spirit; that would stop the Holy Grail War from progressing. Do you want my summoning quota, He Who Knows Fate? I can give it to you, Doctor Roman offered, inspired by Yakumo Yukaris previous actions. Me? No thanks! The summoning quota I got from Yakumo Yukari isnt for me. Im not interested. In fact, I never thought these Heroic Spirit clones could help in battle, Chen Heng refused, waving off Doctor Romans suggestion. Book 6: Chapter 6:1: Reincarnators as Extras, Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 6:1: Reincarnators as Extras, Part 1 Dont say that. Were talking about a Heroic Spirit here, a notable figure from human history. Doctor Roman tried to persuade Chen Heng. No way. These arent the actual Heroic Spirits, merely their clones. Do you think the Heroic Spirits can fight as well as I can? Chen Heng flexed his biceps to illustrate his point. Ermbut these female Servants are quite pleasing to the eye. Doctor Roman attempted to sway Chen Heng, desperate to avoid performing the summoning himself. Do you really think Im such a person? I misjudged you, Doctor Roman. Chen Heng shot a nce at Sirin in his arms, their eyes meeting before Chen Heng looked away guiltily. Whether Chen Hengs im held any truth was uncertain to Doctor Roman, but he knew he could no longer dodge the responsibility of summoning. Seeing Doctor Romans indecision, Chen Heng messaged Skadi using the Dimension Administrators Associations private chat. In no time, Skadi approved Chen Hengs idea. Doctor Roman, you can ask Skadi for a holy relic. Since were in a Type-Moon world, we can even summon her if shes up for it. Could be fun to gather here, suggested Chen Heng after confirming the n with Skadi. Sounds like a great idea, Doctor Roman responded, warming up to Chen Hengs suggestion. Solomon: Skadi, are you interested in joining us in the Fourth Holy Grail War? Its our associations first team mission. We could have a gathering. Queen of Ice and Snow: Sure. What do I need to do? Solomon: Just send me something I can use as a holy relic. Queen of Ice and Snow: Alright, one moment. Shortly after, Doctor Roman received a red packet from Skadi containing a teardrop-shaped red gemstone. For some reason, the gem seemed familiar to Doctor Roman, but he couldnt quite ce it. After all, there were countless gemstones in the world. Perhaps he might have seen it in passing previously. Furthermore, all gemstones looked alike to him. Doctor Roman, did you get the holy relic from Skadi? Chen Heng asked. Yes, Ive got it. Then lets do this. We already have a ready-made summoning ritual. Chen Heng pointed at the summoning ritual Yakumo Yukari had used. This truly lived up to a summoning ritual she splurged on. Despite being a one-time-use ritual, it could be fixed and reused for summoning Servants. It just wouldnt have any unusual effects anymore. However, Yakumo Yukari has already summoned a Heroic Spirit once. Themotion might alert other Magi or Masters, or even the reincarnators. After all, she used a Holy Grail to summon Merlin. This ce isnt safe. Although Doctor Roman had no Magic Circuits and could not practice Magecraft, he used to be the King of Magecraft and knew a thing or two. Indeed, such vast mana would easily catch the attention of those Magi. No worries. While Im not invincible, I can at least keep those troublemakers at bay. Let me say this first: I dont know how to set up any summoning ritual, and we dont have the materials. If we miss this chance, we might not get another. Besides, we have a ready-made summoning ritual right here. Whats there to hesitate about? Chen Heng assured him. Well, okay, then, Doctor Roman agreed reluctantly, trusting Chen Hengs judgment inbat matters. Furthermore, Chen Hengs words made sense. Doctor Roman then set about fixing Yakumo Yukaris summoning ritual, as it could not be reused immediately. ------ Fuyuki City Hyatt Hotel: There were four people inside a hotel room: three men and one woman. Their appearances were ordinary, not standing out from the average person except for the sci-fi-looking sniper rifle flickering with red light in one of the mens hands, which revealed they were not of this time. Based on their current status, they were reincarnators holding a meeting. So, its the Fourth Holy Grail War. It seems our captain chose a great time to arrive. I bet it wasnt cheap, a muscr man sitting on a chair said to a blond youth hugging the only woman in their team. This muscr man was about 1.6 meters tall while seated, and his biceps were thicker than most peoples thighs. The blond man, referred to as the captain and hugging the woman, looked very handsome with shoulder-length hair but had a cold aura about him. What nonsense! It took a precious artifact just to choose this world, not to mention a 20-percent reduction in benefits. You guys need to step up this time around, or else the profits wont make up for the loss. The best part of this is that were the only four here. No worries about other reincarnators meddling in our ns, the blond captain countered as he caressed the womans face. Yes, yes, yes. The captain has worked hard. How about I give you somepensation tonight? The captivating and seductive woman in the captains tight embrace pressed herself against his body. Her hands caressed his chest. Although her attire wasnt revealing, she exuded a powerful allure and a seductive charm. You seductive little enchantress. Giving you the subus bloodline hasnt gone to waste. Wait until tonight; then youll understand the true authority of a captain. But for now, we have important matters to attend to. Although the captain was lecherous, he did not let his lust get to his head. This was not the time to rx. Captain, because of our unexpected addition and the item you inserted into the Holy Grail earlier, this war has turned into a seven-on-seven, fourteen-person Holy Grail War. We should be ready for significant changes in the plot. The man in the corner joined the discussion while wiping his beloved gun. Monkey, can you stop polishing your gun so obsessively? Youve already done it three times in the past hour. In my opinion, if your gun is so valuable, its unlikely to malfunction easily. Why be so obsessive about it? Muscles, you dont understand. The more expensive the gun, the more you should take care of it. What if it fails you during actual battle? If this gun deviates by just a centimeter, it might fail to kill. Im not worried, but youre the one at the frontline. Alright, alright, I wont argue with you. Take your time polishing your gun. The muscr man, addressed as Muscles by the sniper, waved his hand, signaling for Monkey to continue his gun maintenance. Youd better work hard. The items that I used to choose the world and purify the Holy Grail were not cheap. And remember: dont underestimate the natives of this world. These seven Servants are not to be taken lightly, the blond man warned everyone present. Got it. Book 6: Chapter 6:2: Reincarnators as Extras, Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 6:2: Reincarnators as Extras, Part 2 Captain, in this seven-on-seven, the red side members are the original cast of the Fourth Holy Grail War. Weve taken four spots on the ck side, but what about the remaining three Master spots? asked the enchanting woman lying in the blond mans arms. Who knows why it ended up this way? Initially, I nned for the seven Master-Servant pairs to brawl it out. Wed then swoop in for the kill, maybe loot some weapons. Who could have expected it to turn into a seven-on-seven? The blond man was truly baffled, and just the mention of it gave him a headache. ------ Kaltsit: Wait, are you saying you cooked up this 7 vs. 7 war? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Yeah, any problem? That mission was only issued with my approval. God Sai: Thats a big problem. Efreet: As a world consciousness, is it okay for you to disrupt the worlds trajectory like this? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Rx, even without me, the plot would be a total mess. With reincarnators around, do you still expect things to follow the storyline? Thats why I straight up staged a 7 vs. 7 war. Without it, merely dropping some items into the Holy Grail wouldnt be enough for the reincarnators to purify it. Thats why I came up with this 7 vs. 7 war. Iron Fist Teacher: Speaking of which, why didnt you, as the world consciousness, block these reincarnators, preventing them from entering the world? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Like I said, Ive delegated the worlds authority to the world automatic mechanisms. Im not meddling for now. Our Type-Moon universe is unique; there are simply too many parallel worlds to manage, okay? Also, arranging for the reincarnators to enter took a lot of effort from the Host God Space. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: I suppose those reincarnators must have used some strange items. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Plus, let me tell you, the reason I let those reincarnators cross over to that Fourth Holy Grail War world, and not any other Holy Grail world, is mainly because theres a re:lifer in that world. He Who Knows Fate: Re:lifer? Is the re:lifer Tohsaka Rin? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Right, how did you know? Did you use the Absolute Precognition? He Who Knows Fate: Not really. Its just that Luo Li and Mo Qingtongs Re:Life Chat Group has a Tohsaka Rin. I didnt think it would be so coincidental, but here we are. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: I know about this. This Tohsaka Rin is on file. Normally, if a world doesnt send an executor to clean up after a re:lifer or transmigrator, it means theyre on file as people who wont cause a significant butterfly effect. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: The Re:Life Chat Group hasnt been shut down because all the Re:Life Chat Group members are registered in the world consciousnesss database. He Who Knows Fate: Why didnt you say so earlier? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Say what? How was I supposed to know youd want to know this? He Who Knows Fate: Fair enough Workaholic Gil: You world consciousnesses are always shirking your duties. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Whats the problem? Any objections? Workaholic Gil: No, no, no. How could I dare? nk Never Loses: You dont sound sincere. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: By the way, Chen Heng, if you win the Holy Grail War, be careful with that Holy Grail. It has regained its wish-granting ability but is not fully purified. The items ced by the reincarnators are mediocre in quality, at best. Even with my help, it barely regained its normal wish-granting function. Youll need to handle the ck mud yourself. He Who Knows Fate: You didnt mention this in the world mission, either. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Anyway, this Holy Grail is the standard version that grants wishes, except it has some extra stuff. No need to worry about those minor details. He Who Knows Fate: ------ Teacher, I detected a mana reaction near Mount Enzou. It appears someone has summoned a Servant; the reaction was strong. Should I send Hassan to investigate? Inside the Tohsaka residence, Kotomine Kirei respectfully asked Tohsaka Tokiomi, who was holding a wine ss. [TL Note: Kotomine Kirei is the son of Kotomine Risei, the priest mentioned in B05C046.2. Tohsaka Tokiomi is the father of Tohsaka Rin and is the head of the Tohsaka family in the 1990s. Here is more information about these two: /wiki/Kirei_Kotomine and /wiki/Tokiomi_Tohsaka. There are many Hassans in the Type-Moon worlds. Some of them are actually the same person but have distinct personalities. As a result, that particr Hassan can manifest as different entities at the same time. On top of that, Hassan-i-Sabbah is also a pseudonym used by the leaders of a Persian assassin order; they lose their true names after gaining this title. There were neen Hassans in total. Here is more information about the Hassan that appears in the Fourth Holy Grail War: /wiki/Hassan_of_the_Hundred_Faces. Here is more information about the Hassan-i-Sabbah title: /wiki/Hassan-i-Sabbah.] Send a clone of Hassan to investigate but be very cautious. The mana fluctuation was enormous. If it was a Servant summoning, it must be an incredible one. However, we cant be sure if the summoner will remain there after a sessful summoning. Be prepared to gain nothing. Yes, Teacher. Anything else I should do? No, Kirei. I trust your abilities. What about the change in the rules of the Holy Grail War? Do you have any thoughts on it, Teacher? All we can say is that fate ys tricks. An otherwise normal Holy Grail War, with seven pairs of Masters and Servants fighting to the death, has turned into 14 pairs racing for the Holy Grail in teams. It seems this Holy Grail War may be bigger than ever. As the administrator of Fuyuki Citys ley lines, I must be thoroughly prepared, Tohsaka Tokiomi sighed, rose from his seat, and stood by the window with his winess, looking out at the scenery. But Im still confident of victory. After all, my Servant is that king. Speaking of which, Kirei, where has King Gilgamesh gone? Master, it seems that king is wandering the streets. ------ Meanwhile, back at the Fuyuki City Hyatt Hotel but in a different area from the group of reincarnators, Kah and his fiance grandly booked the top several floors of the hotel, setting up a trap-filled stronghold. [TL Note: Kah is a Magus and one of the original participants in the Fourth Holy Grail War. Heres more information about Kah: /wiki/Kah_El-Melloi_Archibald.] Lancer, go investigate that massive mana fluctuation earlier. Make sure to conceal yourself and dont act rashly, Kah said to the unupied room. Book 6: Chapter 7:1: Queen of Sheba! Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 7:1: Queen of Sheba! Part 1 Yes, Master, Diarmuid replied, suddenly materializing behind Kah, then bowing and vanishing as if he had never been there. It turned out Diarmuid had always been at Kahs side, protecting him in his Spiritual Body form. [TL Note: Diarmuid Ua Duibhne is a Lancer Heroic Spirit from Irish mythology. Here is more information about Diarmuid Ua Duibhne: /wiki/Diarmuid_Ua_Duibhne.] Kah suddenly recalled his Servant and scoffed, Fourteen Servants in a seven-on-seven setup, huh? Its starting to get interesting. If only my student, Waver, hadnt stolen my prepared holy relic for Alexander the Great, I wouldnt have had to scramble for a recement and end up summoning Diarmuidthe man known for assassinating his own king. [TL Note: Waver Velvet is Kahs student, but you can read the link for more information. The holy relic for summoning Alexander the Greatter gets used to summon Iskandar, the adult aspect of Alexander the Great. There is also a youthful aspect; the two aspects are portrayed as different characters. Here is more information on Waver and Alexander the Great: /wiki/Waver_Velvet, /wiki/Alexander_the_Great, /wiki/Iskandar.] Waversince my ipetent student dared to steal a holy relic, it suggests he might also participate in the Holy Grail War. However, Kah shook his head and dismissed this thought, doubting his student had the qualifications to be a Master. If he were to encounter Waver in the Holy Grail War, he would certainly have to reassess his daydreaming pupil. When I return to the Clock Tower with the Holy Grail, well settle this, my foolish student, Kah murmured to himself. He had no doubts about his victory in the Holy Grail War; his participation was simply a means to burnish his reputation. The Holy Grail? Could a rural Magian family create something trustworthy? Enter the Root? It wasnt that Kah didnt want to ess the Rootno proper Magus would pass up that opportunity. He just didnt believe this so-called Holy Grail could aplish such feats. Ever since his student days, Kah had disyed enormous talent, enough to be called a prodigy. He excelled at anything he put his mind to, which gave him his confidence. IKaha Lord of the El-Melloi Faction, one of the 12 Lords of the Clock Tower, the Lord of the Department of Mineralogy, the ninth-generation head of the Archibald family, a Magus of remarkable aplishments, a First-ss lecturer of the Clock Towers Department of Spiritual Evocation, am engaged to S-Ui Nuada-Re Sophia-Ri, the daughter of the head of the Department of Spiritual Evocation. How can I lose when victory is practically guaranteed? How could I possibly lose? As Kah thought this, he smiled. [TL Note: Well, theres quite a lot to unpack here. Anyway, here are all the links to the various terms from the Fate series. I wont borate on them to avoid an overly long note. /wiki/Clock_Tower, /wiki/El-Melloi, https://typemoon.fandom/wiki/Department_of_Mineralogy, https://typemoon.fandom/wiki/Archibald, https://typemoon.fandom/wiki/S-Ui_Nuada-Re_Sophia-Ri, https://typemoon.fandom/wiki/Department_of_Spiritual_Evocation, and https://typemoon.fandom/wiki/Fate/Grand_Order:_Final_Singrity_-_Grand_Temple_of_Time:_Solomon.] Thinking about his lovely fiance brought a smile to Kahs face. However, he noticed that his fiances gaze on his Servant, Diarmuid, seemed odda reminder of the legend where Diarmuid had assassinated his lord for a particr reason, which saddened Kah. ------ Doctor Roman, are we ready to proceed? Yes, yes. Its finally done, Doctor Roman replied, wiping his sweat with a towel Chen Heng had handed him and looking satisfied with the summoning ritual he had just restored. Doctor Roman, arent you Solomon, the King of Magecraft? Why is fixing a summoning ritual so troublesome for you? Chen Heng asked, looking at Doctor Roman skeptically. If I still had my previous strength or the power I possessed as a Heroic Spirit, would I have needed to self-destruct in the Grand Temple of Time? Do you really think I enjoy blowing myself up? Solomon, or rather Doctor Roman, quipped as he looked at the summoning ritual with satisfaction, ridiculing Chen Hengs remark. Doctor Roman, didnt you choose to self-destruct after finding out in the 7th Singrity that Merlin is Mari? Doctor Roman remained silent, staring at Chen Heng until thetter felt ufortable. He then shifted his focus back to the summoning ritual. Alright, alright, Doctor Roman. I was just joking. Lets get started; Skadi must be waiting. Solomon: Skadi, Im about to summon you. Queen of Ice and Snow: Dont worry. As long as you followed the design I gave you to adjust the summoning ritual, it will certainly seed. He Who Knows Fate: So, Doctor Roman, you modified the summoning ritual ording to Skadis instructions? And here I thought you had finally proven yourself useful. Kaltsit: Whats going on? Are you summoning Skadi? Solomon: Yes. We have an extra Heroic Spirit summoning slot and didnt know how to use it. On Chen Hengs suggestion, we decided to summon Skadi. Its a good chance for us to have a gathering. Umaru-chan: Id love to meet up in person, too. Efreet: Just keep wishing. Iron Fist Teacher: We could get together at one of the members homes. Queen of Ice and Snow: Thats a good idea. He Who Knows Fate: Indeed, it is. Lets find an appropriate candidate. If we cant find anyone, we can meet in my world. Workaholic Gil: If youre interested in visiting the Age of Gods, youre always wee here. There are norge-scale Demonic Beast attacks right now, making this a great tourist spot. [TL Note: The Age of Gods is the period stretching from the creation of Earth 4.5 billion years ago until the start of the Common Era around 1 AD. During this time, the world followedws based on Mystery rather than physics. https://typemoon.fandom/wiki/World#Age_of_Gods.] Kazuma the Brute: This Cant we pick a modern setting? I want to y games, eat ice cream, and drink soda. King Wolffy: Doesnt the associations store sell all those things? Kazuma the Brute: But such an alternate world doesnt feel modern at all. Faillen Angel Gabriel: Indeed, its all about capturing the right atmosphere at such times. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Could you wait until Ryougi Shiki wakes up before you gather? Im also quite interested. He Who Knows Fate: Now that you mention it, my little sister hasnt woken up yet. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Stop calling her little sister! He Who Knows Fate: But she is my younger sister. Is there an issue? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Tsk! If I had known, I would have had the world automatic mechanisms make me your older sister. He Who Knows Fate: Ermyour personality as a world consciousness seems rather strong. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: You can see this as adaptability; Im slowly adjusting to the rhythm of this association. He Who Knows Fate: Alright, alright, Skadi, get ready. Doctor Roman and I are about to start the summoning. Ill start a livestream on the side as well. Book 6: Chapter 7:2: Queen of Sheba! Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 7:2: Queen of Sheba! Part 2 After the livestream started, Chen Heng shifted his gaze to Doctor Roman. Chen Heng, Im starting now. Guard our surroundings. Dont worry. As long as Im here, even a fly wont get within a kilometer. As Chen Heng spoke, he controlled the iron sand deep beneath the surface, two kilometers away, to envelop a dark figure, then dragged that figure underground. Using the remaining iron sand, he formed a dozen high-frequency vibrating swords and stabbed them into the ground. When it was over, the iron sand returned to the earth as if nothing had happened. As Chen Heng had said, he had confidence in hisbat prowess. Furthermore, lets not forget he also possessed the Absolute Precognition. He had prepared this gift for Hassan long ago, and Diarmuids gift was also ready. ------ Master, Hassan reported that one of his clones disappeared as soon as it came within two kilometers of the mana fluctuation. At this time, Kotomine Kirei, who was serving at Tohsaka Tokiomis side, received Hassans report through the Master-Servant link and passed it to his mentor, Tohsaka Tokiomi. I see? Its likely a powerful Magus or possibly a Servant. Master, should I ask Hassan to send more clones? Or should we ask the king to No, theres no need. Since that Magus or Servant could easily deal with one of Hassans clones, sending more would be futile unless we assembled all of Hassans clones in one ce. But then Hassans usefulness would be greatly reduced. As for the king, hes even more unfeasible. Such a minor matter would displease him greatly. Tohsaka Tokiomi paused, then proposed a solution. Send one of Hassans clones to guard the vicinity but dont get too close. I believe such arge mana fluctuation should arouse the curiosity of other Magi. Let them scout. Yes, Master. ------ Stare Stare Stare Doctor Roman, stop staring at me. If you keep looking at me like this, I wont remain polite. Chen Heng sat cross-legged on the grass, then used his attraction ability to dig out an enormous block of soil, ten meters in diameter. He even used gravity topress the dirt block, condensing it into a rock. If this rock fell on an ordinary Servant, they would be severely injured, if not killed. Arent you scared? Chen Heng swung his arm, and the rock in the sky followed his hands trajectory, flying around in strange patterns. Why am I staring at you? Dont you know why? Doctor Roman kept his intense gaze fixed on Chen Heng, despite the massive thing hanging overhead. Doctor Roman, look at what you are saying. If you dont say it, how would I know? Chen Heng ced the ten-meter-tall rock beside him. It was a bit too big for a toy. You tell me. Did you make a shady deal with Skadi? Why else would the holy relic she gave be wrong? Doctor Roman picked up a stone and threw it at Chen Heng, who didnt even move. The attraction barrier in front of Chen Heng deflected the stone. No, I remember giving Skadi a queens holy relic, Chen Heng defended himself. So, it was you, Doctor Roman said. Yes, its good its a queen. But why Sheba? He shook his head, trying to dislodge the heavy weight there. My king, dont do that; it tickles, the Queen of Sheba protested, covering her blushing face. Then she ced the two massive lumps of flesh that Doctor Roman shook off back on his head. With a resigned Erm, Doctor Roman sat on the grass, passively enjoying the Queen of Shebas breast pillows. This led Doctor Roman to recall how things hade to be this way. Before the summoning, hed scrutinized the summoning ritual for errors. Only when he was certain everything was correct had he started the real summoning. The Greater Holy Grail supplied most of the mana, and the rest came from the Dimension Administrators Association, so Doctor Roman was freed of mana worries. He had set the teardrop-shaped red gem from Skadi on the summoning ritual. Now, he wondered, Isnt that gem the Queen of Shebas pendant? Why didnt I recognize it before? Damn! How could I have forgotten? After cing the holy relic, Doctor Roman had sent Skadi a private message and started the summoning. I hereby dereprotector of the holy bnce! As Doctor Romans incantation continued and the Dimension Administrators Associations mana filled the summoning ritual, the glow within the ritual had grown brighter and brighter. Just as Doctor Roman finished speaking, a figure had appeared on the summoning rituala sessful summoning, it seemed. Ska Doctor Roman had begun to greet Skadi in the summoning ritual but was stunned to see the results when the light faded. He remained stunned there for a while; things had not goneas he had anticipated. My king, it has been a long time, said the figure, who was not Skadi, as Doctor Roman had expected, but a very, very, very, very familiar person, rather, his wifethe Queen of Sheba. After greeting Doctor Roman, the Queen of Sheba pounced on him, resulting in his current predicament. Doctor Roman sat on the grass with the Queen of Sheba half-kneeling behind him, providing him with breast pillows, or rather, breast cushions. Doctor Roman thus experienced what was called an unbearable weight in life. End of shback After reflecting on the events, Doctor Roman looked at Chen Heng with hostility. No matter how he thought about it, the most suspicious person in this matter was Chen Heng, who had admitted to giving the holy relic to Skadi. Doctor Roman recalled how he had been prompted to invite Skadi by Chen Heng, and Skadi had immediately agreed and sent the holy relic over. Doctor Roman couldnt believe there was no collusion between these two. After all, given Skadis personality, she would not y tricks on others. Skadi is the Queen of Ice and Snow, and Sheba is also a queen. Its just a difference in what they are queens of, isnt it? Dont sweat the small stuff, Chen Heng retorted. Thats quite a differenceso you did this, right? Doctor Roman decided to confirm once more. Do you mean discussing how to trick you with Skadi or who provided the holy relic? Chen Heng asked. Either way, theres no difference. I admit to it all. Chen Heng spoke with no trace of embarrassment, standing tall as he admitted his actions to Doctor Roman. Chen Heng didnt feel that what he had done was bad or a prank; he sincerely thought he was helping Doctor Roman out. ya and Gaia could attest to this. If they did not vouch for him, Chen Heng would beat them to death. Either way, they were both on Chen Hengs hit listermgood deeds notebook. Book 6: Chapter 8: The Poké Ball Trendsetter—Chen Heng Book 6: Chapter 8: The Pok Ball TrendsetterChen Heng Doctor Romans headache intensified as he faced Chen Heng, who had tricked him yet wore a triumphant smirk. In contrast to Doctor Roman, the Queen of Sheba gave Chen Heng a grateful nod. Thank you, Little Bro. Oh, it was nothing! I genuinely like Doctor Roman. Id always help out a friend. It seems my king has truly found a great group of friends! Im truly overjoyed for him. He has achieved something he hadnt while he was alive, Sheba remarked, her heart brimming with genuine happiness. Not only was she ted to reunite with her king, but she also reveled in the goodpany Doctor Roman kept. Why the long face, Doctor Roman? Arent you happy to see your wife again? Its not that Im unhappy; it just came out of the blue. Couldnt you have told me the truth from the beginning? Would I have refused? He struggled to make sense of his emotions. Not that he was not happy, he was just thrown off bnce by the sight of his wife. The situation was reminiscent of when Chen Heng, devoid of memories after the world reset, met Luo Li, who kept hers. While the situation was a little simr, the circumstances werepletely different. Chen Heng felt like an outsider due to hisck of memories, while Doctor Roman had full recollection and was indeed Solomon, except without his abilities as Solomon. What unsettled Doctor Roman most was his drastically changed disposition. The King Solomon of his past was more emotionally distant, a man of reason. Of course, this didnt mean he hadnt cared for the Queen of Sheba. The present Doctor Roman, however, was more emotionally attuned. His very nameDoctor Roman (Romance)reflected this change. Be honest, Doctor Roman. If Id told you beforehand, would you have resolved to summon your wife? Stare The eyes of Sirin, Chen Heng, and the Queen of Sheba, along with those of association members watching the livestream, zeroed in on Doctor Roman. To highlight the present scene, the Queen of Sheba even manifested a Stare word in the air using mana. II wouldve hesitated for a bitbut I wouldve eventually agreed, Doctor Roman conceded. Incidentally, the Stare the Queen of Sheba had manifested with mana dispersed. And how long is this hesitation youre talking about? Thishow would I know? Putting that aside, my king, are you happy to see me again? Honestly, yes, I am quite pleased, Doctor Roman admitted. It wasnt fair to say that Doctor Roman didnt think about the Queen of Sheba. Why else would Chaldeas Near-Future Observation Lens be named SHEBA? [TL Note: Pretty sure the name exins itself. Here is more information: /wiki/Chaldea_Security_Organization#SHEBA.] Efreet: So, Skadi, did you and Chen Heng n this all along? Tricking Doctor Roman? Queen of Ice and Snow: Chen Heng had discussed it with me before Doctor Roman asked me. I felt Doctor Romans ending was rather tragic, so I agreed to help Chen Heng. However, I only advised Doctor Roman on how to repair the summoning ritual. Everything else, including the holy relic, was Chen Hengs doing. Umaru-chan: You schemers have dirty hearts! Lord of the White Night: So, the Magi Mari-chan, whom Yakumo Yukari promised Doctor Roman, wont have a chance to make an appearance now, will she? Iron Fist Teacher: Your train of thought is rather clear, Shiroyasha. He Who Knows Fate: Youve put all the me on me, Skadi? Queen of Ice and Snow: Why not? The trick was your idea, and the holy relic was from you. He Who Knows Fate: But when I suggested it, who was the one who readily agreed? Solomon: You two This is too much! Queen of Ice and Snow: Oh, Doctor Roman, I forgot you were in this group too. Solomon: Solomon: Lets put this aside for now. Where did you get that holy relic, Chen Heng? He Who Knows Fate: I bought it! Its amemorative pendant ne of the Queen of Sheba from the Dimension Administrators Association. Cost me 50 points. Youre wee. Solomon: Thats it? Queen of Ice and Snow: Honestly, the ne wasnt the main point. You were. Even if you didnt use any holy relic, theres an 80 chance you wouldve summoned your wife and a 20 chance it would have been your father. Dont ask me why your wifes summoning rate was higher than your fathers. He Who Knows Fate: Plus, this ne is amemorative edition of the one the Queen of Sheba wore. It should have had some effect. Solomon: But even though I summoned Sheba, we can only be together for a few days. Whats the point? Kazuma the Brute: Why are you still worried, Doctor Roman? Didnt Big Brother Chen Heng invent the Pok Ball summoner trend? He Who Knows Fate: Although that sounds like apliment, I dont feel particrly happy about it. Efreet: Yeah, thats right. I remember theres a kind of Pok Ball called Love Ball that increases the capture rate significantly when used on a Pokmon of the opposite gender. Its said to increase the basic capture rate of a regr Pok Ball by eight times. He Who Knows Fate: Is there such a ball? Howe I didnt know about it? Efreet: Umaru-chan: Plus, Doctor Roman, you have a good rtionship with the Queen of Sheba; that will boost your chances. Theres no way you can fail to catch her with the Pok Ball. Kaltsit: You know, you guys are on the verge of ruining even the most niche things like the Pok Ball. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: The Dimension Administrators Associations store has loads of mysterious items. You guys just dont have an eye for discovery. Take the water Doctor Roman used on Merlin, for instance. Youve never heard of it, right? Its actually pretty cheap. Faillen Angel Gabriel: You know about that? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Listen to you. Is there anything happening in the Type-Moon worlds that I dont know about? If there is, its only because I chose not to know. Faillen Angel Gabriel: I apologize. I momentarily forgot youre the world consciousness of the Type-Moon worlds. nk Never Loses: Its funny. Root normally blends in so well that you wouldnt realize shes someone special. Now that I think about it, she is the world consciousness, after all. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Thats a testament to how sessfully Ive integrated into this association. Solomon: Root, you said you know everything happening in the Type-Moon worlds; does that mean you know where those four reincarnators are hiding? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Of course I know. Solomon: Then why dont you tell us? We could finish our mission sooner. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Why rush to finish the mission? You guys have to wait till the Holy Grail War is over before you can leave anyway. Are you nning on blitzing through the Holy Grail War overnight? He Who Knows Fate: To be honest, if we really tried, finishing the Holy Grail War in a single night wouldnt be a problem. Kaltsit: Yes, yes, yes. Regardless of how strong anyone here is, if I bring down the moon, you all will die. Efreet: That would be impossible, right? Would Gaia and ya really let Chen Heng seed in pulling down the moon? He Who Knows Fate: Well, if you put it that way, I do have a Noble Phantasm called Moonfall. Its not like Crimson Moon, also known as Type-Moon, who creates a moon out of imagination. It genuinely pulls the Earths moon down. Why wouldnt Gaia and ya let me use it if they gave me this Noble Phantasm? [TL Note: Brunestud of the Crimson Moon is from the Tsukihime series, which follows events involving vampire cases. It is also part of the Type-Moon universe. Interestingly, he is known as Type-Moon. He is the origin of the True Ancestors, who were made in his image. Here is more information about him: /wiki/Crimson_Moon.] Herrscher of Pufferfish: Right, right! And you know what? My brother also has another incredibly powerful Noble Phantasm called In real life, Chen Heng nced at the chat messages on his screen, then looked at Sirin in his arms. He started yfully pinching her tiny face hard, leaving her unable to say more. Sirin, if you spill the beans again, I might spank you. I dont believe you, Sirin retorted, but she refrained from divulging Chen Hengs Noble Phantasm. Umaru-chan: Go on, Sirin. Herrscher of Pufferfish: My brother has me under his control now, so I cant speak about it. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: I know this one, I know it! The Noble Phantasm is calledAncestor, Save Me! Did you think you could keep a secret from me in a Type-Moon world? He Who Knows Fate: ErmI forgot about you. Kazuma the Brute: Umaru-chan: Kaltsit: He Who Knows Fate: If you guys want tough, go ahead. Dont hold back. I know what youre all thinking. Efreet: This Noble Phantasm is absolutely brilliant. I bet its rank is EX; nothing else could describe this Noble Phantasm. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Told you, this Noble Phantasm is super powerful. Faillen Angel Gabriel: Yeah, its really powerful. Once the ancestor shows up, who can stand against him Hahaha! Haha! Haha! I cant hold it in anymore. This Noble Phantasm is too funny. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Because of this, Chen Heng even added Gaia to his hit list. He Who Knows Fate: You know about that, too? Wait, thats not a hit list. Its my little book for winning hearts with kindness. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Okay, okay. I know everything that happens in the Type-Moon worlds, even in the Throne of Heroes. Plus, a book for winning hearts with kindness? Who are you trying to fool? Ive seen all your records in your original world. I know your personality, maybe even better than you know yourself. He Who Knows Fate: So youre saying? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Im saying He Who Knows Fate: Youve seen all my private moments? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Yes. He Who Knows Fate: Are you a pervert? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Queen of Ice and Snow: To a world consciousness, ones privacy isnt that significant. A world consciousness isnt a person. Dont take it so seriously. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Exactly! From a world consciousnesss perspective, your so-called private moments arent that interesting. He Who Knows Fate: Then why did you look? Book 6: Chapter 9: Erotica Book 6: Chapter 9: Erotica Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: I only observed your life to better adjust to living as a human. After all, Ryougi Shiki hasnt woken up yet, but she should in a couple of days, around the time of your college entrance exams. He Who Knows Fate: College entrance exams Umaru-chan: Now that you mentioned it, I just remembered. He Who Knows Fate is still a student, only a year or two older than me. He Who Knows Fate: What else would I be? Kaltsit: So, youre so young, He Who Knows Fate; youre about my age. He Who Knows Fate: Huh? Whos this now? Kaltsit: Guess? He Who Knows Fate: I wont guess. Kaltsit: Come on, guess. He Who Knows Fate: Do you think Im some divine detective? Identifying someone just from the way they type? I dont have that kind of skill. Kaltsit: Do you remember how you tricked the child in the heart maze? He Who Knows Fate: Nightingale? Kaltsit: Yes, Doctor recently allowed me to use her phone to chat. Kaltsit and Doctor are working now, so I came online in their stead. He Who Knows Fate: It has been a while, Nightingale. Kaltsit: Its been a while, Husband. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Huh? Umaru-chan: Did Doctor take over again? Efreet: The switches shouldnt happen that frequently. Perhaps Nightingale got the joke too? Kaltsit: What joke? Efreet: Queen of Ice and Snow: If Nightingale doesnt know the joke, why did she call Chen Heng Husband? Thats worth thinking about. Queen of Ice and Snow: Considering what Nightingale initially said about the heart maze and tricking a child, an odd storyes to mind. He Who Knows Fate: Upon seeing this, Chen Heng closed the chat interface. After all, in such a situation, the more he tried to exin, the more chaotic it would get. The best solution was to ignore it. Once the excitement died down, his online friends would stop focusing on it. Back in reality, Chen Heng noticed Sirins gaze on him had changed. She was now looking at him as if he were a scumbag or a pervert. Dont look at me like that; its not what you think, Chen Heng said, recognizing from Sirins gaze that she must be imagining something unclean. He responded by firmly flicking Sirins forehead. Ouch! Although Sirin didnt feel any pain, it didnt stop her from acting cute. Okay, okay. Doctor Roman, Sirin, and Queen of Sheba, our main concern right now is finding a suitable ce to stay. After all, we have to spend several days in this Holy Grail War. We need to find suitable amodations. Dont change the subject, Elder Brother! Whats this about Nightingales Husband? Sirin, who had been in Chen Hengs arms, suddenly appeared behind him and clutched his neck. Of course, she did not use her strength. Children wouldnt understand. Dont spend too much time in the chat. Hurry up and watch all of the Fate series Holy Grail Wars. Learn the plot. Even if the current plot is messy, it can still serve as a reference. Elder Brother! Dont treat me like a child; Ive grown up already. Yes, yes, I know. I know youve grown. I can feel it; stop rubbing. Sirin was lying on Chen Hengs back, so he could feel how mature she was. Per-pervert! Elder Brother, you pervert! Sirin released Chen Heng and covered her chest with her hands when she heard what Chen Heng said. Alright, alright. Stop pretending. Dont think I dont know what youve been watching on your phone every day. Furthermore, because I invited you to the association, I can see your browsing history. Youre too young to be up to no good, Chen Heng said. Despite Sirins reaction, he didnt feel embarrassed. He even felt a bit likeughing. Elder Brother, how could you do this? Youre invading my privacy. Sirin never imagined that her older brother could ess her browsing history. Alright, alright. Dont be like that. Ill make it up to youter. We have important things to do now. Suddenly, Chen Heng noticed someone was pinging him in the association chat group. Efreet: @He Who Knows Fate, did you forget youre still livestreaming? He Who Knows Fate: To be honest, Chen Heng hadpletely forgotten that he was still livestreaming. Kaltsit: Ah Heng, who was that person in your arms just now? He Who Knows Fate: You mean Sirin? Shes my younger sister. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Just a younger sister for now. Of course, there are ns for a closer rtionship. He Who Knows Fate: Youre too young, too young! Despite being at such an age, you dont learn the right things. All you know is reading brocon erotica. To match what he said in the association chat, Chen Heng knocked on Sirins head a few times in reality as punishment. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Elder Brother, you hit me so hard. He Who Knows Fate: Alright, alright. Stop pretending. Im the one who hit you; I know whether it hurts. Do you really think I could hit you hard? Kaltsit: Brocon erotica? Efreet: Iron Fist Teacher: Suddenly, I feel youre leading children astray. There are several minors in the association nownot counting Itsuka Kotori, of course. Efreet: Why not? Iron Fist Teacher: Why not? Because you know what erotica is and call yourself a love consultant? You help your elder brotheror rather, elder sister, woo other spirits, yet youre still considered a minor? Efreet: I might be mentally mature, but Im truly only 14 years old. nk Never Loses: This chat groups current members are quite a handful. Itsuka Kotori knows about erotica at 14 and even ims to be a love consultant, while Sirin reads brocon erotica at the same age. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Its all your fault, Elder Brother. He Who Knows Fate: Alright, alright, alright. Its my mistake. I wont expose your secrets next time. If you want to read brocon erotica, go ahead. Herrscher of Pufferfish: nk Never Loses: Excellent fellow. Well, it seems Chen Heng is also one of us. Kaltsit: One of you? And what exactly is erotica? Kazuma the Brute: As for erotica, you could ask Kaltsit in the office next to you. She should know. Its not really suitable to discuss such topics in the group. Kaltsit: I see. ------ In the Arknightss world, Nightingale looked at the phone, then turned her gaze to Kaltsit, who was working beside her. Kaltsit sensed Nightingales gaze on her. What is it, Nightingale? Do you have a question? Kaltsit, what is erotica? Since the group suggested she ask Kaltsit, she did just that. Snap! The pen Kaltsit held, while listening to Nightingale and working, broke. Nightingale, who told you about this? ------ nk Never Loses: Anyway, I think Chen Heng doesnt mind his sisters brotherplex. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Ill work hard. He Who Knows Fate: Work hard, my foot! Solomon: Enough, lets get to business. Root, give us the exact locations of the reincarnators. We can eliminate them from our list. If theyre decent reincarnators, well spare them. If theyre malicious reincarnators, well kill them. Lord of the White Night: Doctor Roman appears to be a decisive man. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Well, that settles it. Kill them all. Theyre not good people anyway. Also, if you want to know where they are, youre better off having Chen Heng take you. His Absolute Precognition is particrly handy in this Type-Moon world. Doctor Roman turned his gaze to Chen Heng beside him. Doctor Roman, why are you looking at me like that? Do you know where the reincarnators are? I do! You know about my Absolute Precognition, Doctor Roman. As long as I use it to see when I meet them in the future, then backtrack to see their past, I can know where they are now. You can use the Absolute Precognition like that? Since you know where they are, why dont you tell us so we can handle them together? Thats because the reincarnators pose no threat. Dont worry; leave it to me. I promise they wont live past tonight. Chen Heng patted his chest as he confidently assured Doctor Roman. Alright, then. Where are we going now? Doctor Roman hesitated before choosing to trust Chen Heng. Even if he didnt trust Chen Heng, he could at least trust Chen Hengs transcender ancestor, right? Ive got a destination in mind, but before we find a ce to stay, lets take care of the trouble thats about to arrive. Queen of Sheba, protect Doctor Roman. Ill be back soon. Chen Heng stood up and brushed the dirt from sitting on the grass off his clothes. Dont worry. The kings safety is my responsibility. The Queen of Sheba promptly agreed to Chen Hengs request. Even without Chen Hengs request, she would risk her life to protect Doctor Roman. After all, it was only a clone of hers that came, not the true body. If she died, she died. It was just that it would feel a little regrettable to end the journey this way. Who knew when they would meet again? Elder Brother! Elder Brother! What about me? Sirin raised her little hand, drawing Chen Hengs gaze to herself. You? Keep watching the Fourth Holy Grail War. Try to finish it before bedtime. Oh, okay. Although Sirin wasnt satisfied with Chen Hengs answer, it was indeed important. After all, she was Chen Hengs Master. Furthermore, she might even find ways to control her Servant more effectively from this anime. If that happened Hehehe! Brother, dont me me. You were the first one to make a move. If Chen Heng knew what Sirin was thinking right now, he would certainly leave her bedridden for three days, in all senses of those words. Chen Heng turned around, stepped forward, and disappeared from the spot. When he appeared again, he stood on a small path leading to Doctor Romans current location. There, Chen Heng took out a rtively good quality, grade 4 flying sword from his spatial storage. In the rapidly developing modern society, the cultivation world followed fashion trends closely. To unify the strength of all countries and prevent some small factions from rashly provoking the behemoths of other countries, the hidden world had jointlyunched a variety of grading systems. Since Chinese cultivators in Chen Hengs world were rather dominant in the hidden world of various countries, and there happened to be ten realms below the immortals among Chinese cultivators, the hidden world followed the same system and ssified everything within ten grades. All weapons, medicinal pills, and so on were assessed based on this standard, ranging from one to ten. Chen Hengs grade 4 flying sword was quite a gem. At the very least, it could sh with King Arthurs Excalibur without being immediately broken. Of course, if you ask if Chen Heng has a more powerful flying sword, the answer is definitely yes. However, Chen Heng was afraid that if he used it, it would break the weapons of all the Servants participating in the Holy Grail War. The Chen n was a sword cultivator family, and the Chen n ancestor had specifically prepared some gifts for Chen Heng. How could these gifts not include the hallmark of the Chen n, swords? Not to boast, but if Chen Heng dared to use those swords, it would drain him instantly. Then it would trigger the life-saving mechanism the Chen n ancestor sealed in the ne. Book 6: Chapter 10: Absolute Precognition, Overpowered! Book 6: Chapter 10: Absolute Precognition, Overpowered! The Chen n ancestors gifts were not things you could just use without having the necessary skills. To wield these four swords, you needed a certain level of strength corresponding to them. Of course, it was not like Chen Heng must use energy to drive them. Wielding them directly and shing people with those four swords was also a good choice. As for the names of the four swordsto make it easier to understand, those four swords are called the Four Immortal Executioner Swords. Yes, thats right, the same ones used by Ancestor Heavenly ess in the Great Deste World. Moreover, they have been upgraded by Chen Hengs ancestor. Dont ask who is powerful enough to enhance the Four Immortal Executioner Swords; its those technical-type transcenders. [TL Note: The Four Immortal Executioner Swords and Ancestor Heavenly ess, also known as Sect Master Heavenly ess, are from the Investiture of the Gods, a romanticized retelling of the toppling of thest ruler of the Shang Dynasty. It integrates many Chinese mythological figures into the story, involving them in the struggle. The novel includes many stories in which various supernatural beings enter the human realm and change the fates of mortals and the course of history. Im uncertain about the reference to the Great Deste World, but it likely has something to do with this novel or might be a category of worlds in this novel where the setting of the world is simr to that in the Investiture of the Gods. Here is more information on the Investiture of the Gods: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Investiture_of_the_Gods.] Looking at the Four Immortal Executioner Swords in the spatial storage, Chen Heng couldnt help but think of Luo Lis Primal Chaos Bell. He wondered if their ancestor had robbed a Great Deste World. The person Chen Heng was waiting for here was Diarmuid, sent by Kah to scout the enemys situation. He wasnt nning to make Diarmuid leave immediately, but if Diarmuid caught up, it wouldnt be a good thing. To avoid exposing his face, Chen Heng had donned a hood. Chen Heng leaned against a tree by the side of the path, holding the scabbard of the sword, waiting patiently. In less than a minute, a figure walked over from the other end of the path. Sorry, passage is prohibited here. Please return immediately. Actually, there was no need for Chen Heng to say that, as Diarmuid, who wasing from the other side, had sensed Chen Hengs presence when stepping on this road. Are you Saber? Diarmuid had already spotted Chen Heng but still continued walking until he was about ten meters away from Chen Heng. This position was safe enough for both offense and defense. It was understandable that Diarmuid mistook Chen Heng for a Saber. Anyone who saw a Servant holding a sharp sword in their hands would probably think of Saber first. That was precisely why Chen Heng was waiting here, holding a sharp sword. Even though he was currently an Archer, he could never truly be an archer, never in his life. He felt frustrated with the ss system in the Type-Moon worlds. Thest time wasnt so bad; at least he had been a Ruler to reflect his stance. But now an Archer? He wondered if hed have tounch a Moonfall strike. On the other side, Diarmuid didnt worry about his own survival. He desired to challenge formidable opponents. A Servant summoned in the Holy Grail War would not be weak. However, his Master hadmanded him not to act recklessly. While defending against Chen Heng, hemunicated with his Master through the Servant-Master link. Test him first; dont use your Noble Phantasm, Kah dictated his approach to the encounter. The Holy Grail War was set tost seven days and already facedplications with a total of 14 Servants. Picking a fight to the death on the very first night was senseless. Kah wouldnt entertain such a notion. Once Diarmuid received his Mastersmand, he charged straight in, wielding his twin spears, aiming to probe the swordsman before him without using his Noble Phantasm. The moment Diarmuid made his move, Chen Heng unsheathed his sword. ng! ng! ng! ng! ng! ng! Their sh was swift, the metallic ngor from their weapons collisions ringing out like a cksmiths anvil. Diarmuid was a Lancer, and he wielded two spears of different lengthsGe Buidhe (the Yellow Rose of Mortality) and Ge Dearg (the Crimson Rose of Exorcism). Frankly, Chen Heng had never encountered a warrior who fought with two spears. This was his first battle against one. However, thanks to his Absolute Precognition, he was far from flustered. [TL Note: Here is more information on the two spears: /wiki/G%C3%A1e_Buidhe and /wiki/G%C3%A1e_Dearg.] As Diarmuids long spear swiped toward him, Chen Heng countered skillfully with his sword, pushing the long spear aside and blocking the short spearing from Diarmuids left hand with his scabbard. Diarmuid pivoted andunched another horizontal attack at Chen Heng with the long spear from his right hand. With their long des, Diarmuids spears could easily be used like halberds. Chen Heng used his sword to block Diarmuids long spear, which carried momentum from the previous sh, while his scabbard blocked Diarmuids short spear. Chen Heng hadnt discarded his scabbard because he knew his opponent would be Diarmuid, a dual-wieldingncer. Diarmuid was equally proficient in offense and defense with his pair of long and short spears. Those using a long weapon like a spear usually feared closebat. Because of its long attack range, a spear was less flexible than a knife or sword in close-quartersbat. However, Diarmuidsbination of long and short spears solved this issue perfectly. Diarmuid was a formidable Lancer; his spear technique was savage, the result of countless battles, and had no particr pattern. Chen Heng saw that Diarmuid primarily used the short spear when battling him, a swordsman. Diarmuid intended to use his long spear to force Chen Heng into a defensive position, then attack with the short spear. This was a sound strategy; however, Diarmuid had not expected Chen Heng to fight with his scabbard, which rendered Diarmuids tactic ineffective. Since this dual-spear tactic didnt work, Diarmuid decided to fight head-on. Every spear thrust targeted Chen Hengs vitals, seemingly in desperation, but Diarmuid always kept his short spear ready to defend against Chen Heng. His long spear, being heavy, was often used for broad sweeps, while his short spear was nimble, like a snake waiting for the right moment to strike a deadly blow. Chen Heng wasnt one for defense. Passive defense didnt fit his character. After blocking Diarmuids attack once more, he took two steps back, exited the range of Diarmuids long spear, and counterattacked. Having grasped Diarmuids spear techniques, he no longer needed to take hits passively. This time, Chen Heng discarded his scabbard and wielded the sword with both hands. Pushing off the ground with his right foot, he charged Diarmuid. Then heunched a vertical sh. Chen Hengs sword was hefty enough to be used as a two-handed weapon. Chen Hengs strength was considerable. Though the cut was a straightforward movecking in technique, its force sent Diarmuid flying two meters back. Diarmuid managed to parry the blow only by crossing his twin spears, saving himself from a potentially nasty injury. It was a stark reminder that a Servant was only a shadow of their former self,cking the strength they wielded in life. Afternding the forceful blow, Chen Heng lost the urge to continue the battle. His opponent, Diarmuid, was hardly his match. And a fight was interesting only when the two sides were evenly matched. Of course, it wasnt a case of Diarmuid being weak. In truth, his fighting techniques were quite impressive, but as a Servant, he could never unleash his full potential. Lancer, withdraw. At the same moment, the Lancers Master realized the raw strength of the opposing Saber surpassed his Servants capabilities. A hard-fought battle wasnt advisable at this moment. Neither side had revealed their Noble Phantasm; the battle so far had been more of an exploratory skirmish. Thus, he ordered the Lancer to retreat. A duel to the death would be a futile endeavor, especially if another Servant arrived to take advantage of the situation. Furthermore, the Lancers strength would undoubtedly diminish without his Master nearby. Looks like we cant have a good fight this time. Lets have a proper match next time we meet, Diarmuid said as he stepped back to show he meant no harm. My Master calls me home. I suppose, as a qualified warrior, you wouldnt want to fight to the death on the first day. With that, he began to retreat slowly. Chen Heng didnt attempt to keep him, having lost all desire to attack. Thus ended Chen Hengs first battle in this worldan anticlimax. He was dissatisfied with the oue, but with no feasible solution, what could he do? Ask Gaia to bring out the Heroic Spirits true body from the Throne of Heroes for a match? The very thought was preposterous. Casting a final nce at Diarmuids receding figure, Chen Heng pulled over the scabbard lying on the grass with his attraction ability and left. Elder Brother, youre back. Yes. Everyone, its time for us to go. Its gettingte, and we cant possibly spend the night here. Also, its time to use that extra Servant summoning slot I have. Chen Heng tossed the glowing orb created by the Dimension Administrators Association up and down. It was an orb the size of an apple, containing a Servant summoning slot extracted through the Dimension Administrators Associations special means. But where are we going? You havent mentioned it, Doctor Roman pointed out, well aware Chen Heng must have used his Absolute Precognition to find the best location for them. However, Chen Heng had yet to tell them where. Ill keep that to myself for now. Chen Heng held back yfully. So mysterious. But heres a hint. Were going to lodge at someone elses ce, and it involves someone rted to the Holy Grail War. Seeing the discontent on the faces of his younger sister and Doctor Roman, Chen Heng finally relented and offered a clue. Book 6: Chapter 11: The Drama Queen Sirin Book 6: Chapter 11: The Drama Queen Sirin WaitElder Brother, are you going to Tohsaka Rins house? Sirin asked, breaking the silence. Bingo! Truly my younger sister. How clever! At this point, if Sirin failed to grasp the hint her brother had thrown, she should take an IQ test at the Dimension Administrators Association. Tohsaka Rin? The re:lifer? Howd you figure that out, Sirin? Beforeing here, my elder brother found out about the Re:Life Chat Groups Tohsaka Rin. Some people from home also intended to visit. Therefore, he said he would check whether this worlds Tohsaka Rin was the re:lifer. Once Root confirmed it, I knew my elder brother would surely go there. It was no surprise that Doctor Roman didnt catch on, as he was not privy to the happenings at Chen Hengs house. Youre saying the Servant slot is going to be amodation and travel expenses, right? Also, as a public servant, isnt it a problem if those from your family illegally transmigrate here so openly? Doctor Roman questioned, remembering he was a Dimension Administrators Association member, a public servant on the interdimensional level. However, Chen Heng brushed it all aside. Doctor Roman, dont be so rigid, Chen Heng retorted. Even if the Dimension Administrators Association orders me to send them back, cant I do that when it happens? They are here for a vacation. It shouldnt cause any major issues, especially when the existence of a re:lifer, Tohsaka Rin, has already brought about significant changes to this world. Adding a little more wont make much difference. Younever mind. As long as you are happy. By the way, do you know where Tohsaka Rins house is? I remember they moved to a city near Fuyuki City, but the anime didnt mention where exactly. Dont worry, Doctor Roman. You dont have to fret over this; we have the Absolute Precognition, dont we? Its especially handy in the Type-Moon worlds. I feel as if the world itself has given it a boost. Even if we dont seek Tohsaka Rin now, we will meet her in the future. In one timeline, I asked her for her home address and even visited it to confirm the location. The Absolute Precognition is very useful. I envy you, Doctor Roman admitted with longing in his eyes. Doctor Roman, you have no right to say such a thing. Wasnt your high-ranked irvoyance much stronger than mine? If you had joined the Dimension Administrators Association without forsaking your power, who knows, maybe your irvoyance could have been enhanced to an EX-ranked irvoyance. What would you do if you possessed the Absolute Precognition? Chen Heng asked. If I had the Absolute Precognition in the past, I would swear off paying attention to Magi Mari-chan. Instead, Id use the Absolute Precognition to follow my favorite anime series. As for now, I just admire it. I havent thought about what Id do with the Absolute Precognition. Doctor Roman paused, realizing that having the Absolute Precognition would be pointless for him. He wasnt a martial type, and he had already seen all the plots in his world with Gudako. My king, what is this Magi Mari? The Queen of Sheba, who had been supporting Doctor Romans head, suddenly expressed interest in Magi Mari-chan. Doctor Roman fell silent. He had no idea how to exin it to the Queen of Sheba. Should he tell her that Magi Mari-chan was an Inte idol he had been obsessed with, only to find out that she was actually a crude guy? Although Doctor Roman didnt put on airs in Chaldea or the association and sometimes even ridiculed himself, he didnt want to embarrass himself in front of the Queen of Sheba for some reason. Perhaps this was an issue of a mans pride before a woman? Queen of Sheba, you dont need to worry about this, Chen Heng said. Youll see Magi Mari-chan in a few days. Shes also in this world, but shes a bit busy at the moment. Oh! Im suddenly very interested in this Magi Mari-chan, the Queen of Sheba said, sensing something peculiar in Doctor Romans tone when he mentioned Magi Mari-chan. It even seemed somewhat dismal. Was that a misperception? Sheba, dont call me king in this world. I no longer have my strength. You can call me Doctor Roman or just Roman, Doctor Roman suggested. He was more ustomed to being called Doctor Roman or Roman. It felt somewhat strange to be addressed as king by the Queen of Sheba. Roman, huh? Its a nice name, the Queen of Sheba said, genuinely liking the name Roman, which offered a delightful touch of humanity. Connecting Roman to the word for romantic, she thought the changes after he surrendered his power and became human were indeed profound. [TL Note: The Chinese word for Roman is the first two characters for the Chinese transliteration of romantic. The raws corrtion went from Roman to romantic (transliteration) to romantic (in Chinese).] Doctor Roman, if you ask the Queen of Sheba to call you by a nickname, shouldnt you do the same to her? Do you two have any pet names for each other? After Chen Heng raised the question, a spark of gossip ignited in him. It was not just him. Sirin, who sat cross-legged in midair, secretly focused her attention on this. Gossip is amon human trait, and theres no shame in it. Doctor Roman, scratching his cheek, replied, Pet names? None, really. Are you disappointed? He noticed the downcast faces of Sirin and Chen Heng. Well, you coulde up with one now! Alright, alright. We can deal with thatter. Lets call Sheba Barbie, for now, to prevent those Masters and Servants from guessing her true name. Barbie? Its alright, certainly better than being called Caster. Even if the Queen of Sheba wasntpletely satisfied with this nickname, at least it felt more intimate than Caster. Doctor Roman, eager to change the subject, chimed in. Alright, alright. Lets move on, Chen Heng. Can we head to Tohsaka Rins house now? Yes, yes, yes. Theres no rush. Really! Chen Heng assured. We have two ways to get there: either I fly you there, or we can spatial jump there. You choose. Chen Heng provided two choices, letting everyone pick. I want to fly, I want to fly! I want Elder Brother to carry me while we fly. Sirin was excited at the prospect. Then we fly, Doctor Roman agreed, abandoning his initial n to use spatial transfer to arrive quickly. Seeing Sirins excited expression, he didnt have the heart to refuse. Even though he wasnt a master at reading emotions, Doctor Roman knew from Sirins brocon erotica that she had some devious feelings towards Chen Heng, a situation he wanted no part of. Cant you fly on your own, Sirin? Elder Brother, how is that the same?! The feeling of flying myself and of being carried by you are totally different. Dont you want to carry me? Elder Brother, do you hate me? Am ISirinnot cute enough, or has Elder Brother set your sights higher?! She filled her eyes with faux tears poised to spill over at any moment. Chen Heng responded, No, how could I?! Sirin, youre so adorable; who wouldnt want to hold you? Although he knew Sirin was acting, Chen Heng couldnt say he disliked her. On the topic of Sirins acting, there was room for improvement, but she was quite good, ready to cry at a moments notice. Ever since her return from the Honkai Impact 3rds world, Sirin had experienced much, and her attitude had changed drastically, giving off a feeling of inexplicable strength. Chen Heng, who had witnessed this transformation, felt its depth more than anyone else. In the past, Sirin had been like a cozy cotton jacket to Chen Heng. Now, she had morphed into a shield. If he had to choose between the two versions of Sirin, it would be a difficult decision. Her change from being submissive to firm symbolized her growth, though it had deviated slightly off the mark. Hence, Chen Heng flew off with Doctor Roman and the Queen of Sheba, carrying Sirin in his arms. The pair of the Queen of Sheba and Doctor Roman experienced a smooth ride. Chen Heng had set a course for them with his attraction ability, aiming for Tohsaka Rins location. Despite their speed, their journey was undeniably steady. However, the journey for Chen Heng and Sirin was a bit more thrilling. At Sirins insistence, Chen Heng took her on a daring roller coaster ride with 360-degree loops in all directions. Sirin professed that although she could fly herself, being flown by someone else offered a distinctly different sensation. Being flown by Chen Heng gave Sirin the pleasure of enjoying Chen Hengs full-on care while also experiencing a thrill greater than that of a roller coaster. The best part? She didnt have to worry about safety. Chen Heng didnt mind his attraction ability being used like a roller coaster; as long as Sirin was happy, that was all that mattered. However, when the thrill peaked, Sirin had a habit of grabbing Chen Hengs arm. To avoid hurting Sirin, Chen Heng removed the protective energy around himself, resulting in slight pain, albeit no injuries. He Who Knows Fate: Doctor Roman, since your wife is here, you should pay attention to that Magi Mari-chan Yakumo Yukari promised you, the one Yakumo Yukari promised would fully obey you. It would be best if you discussed it with Yakumo Yukari now. Otherwise, it might end in a romantic rivalry. Efreet: Actually, a romantic rivalry isnt that bad. After all, it only indicates that a man or woman is popr. My elder sister is like that. Efreet: But if Doctor Roman gets caught in a romantic rivalry between the Queen of Sheba and Magi Mari-chanit would be unbearable to watch. Solomon: Herrscher of Pufferfish: Brother, stop chatting and go faster. More! Faster! Give me more! He Who Knows Fate: Alright, hold on tight. Umaru-chan: What are they doing? This conversation is very suggestive. Book 6: Chapter 12:1: A Fate Where Tohsaka Sakura Still Exists, Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 12:1: A Fate Where Tohsaka Sakura Still Exists, Part 1 Solomon: Ill take over the exnation, as they are currently busy. Were off to stay at Tohsaka Rins ceyes, that re:liferfor a few days. From what I heard from Chen Heng, well be staying there until the Holy Grail War ends. Faillen Angel Gabriel: The re:lifer Tohsaka Rin? Shes still a child, so nk Never Loses: Dont ever let her off. Faillen Angel Gabriel: Boss, you nk Never Loses: Sorry, force of habit. Kaltsit: So, whats the deal with Chen Heng and Sirin? Solomon: Those twoChen Heng is keeping Sirin entertained with a thrilling rollercoaster ride using his attraction ability. Kaltsit: I wish I could join Are they hugging each other? Solomon: Yes, indeed, they are. Doctor Roman and the Queen of Sheba sat side by side, silently watching Chen Heng and Sirins enjoyment of the sudden movements. Doctor Roman couldnt help but admit that young people had their ways. Soon, Doctor Roman felt the Queen of Shebas hand reaching for him. Their fingertips touched, and he instinctively pulled away, turning to look at the Queen of Sheba. Although she didnt say anything, he saw her ears droop. Thisis astonishing! No, thats not what I should be thinking about now. After a moments thought, Doctor Roman reached out and took her hand. She looked up at him, and they exchanged smiles, holding hands while enjoying the night scenery as if nothing had happened. Actually, this feels pretty good. Magus of Flowers: Doctor Roman, get ready. Ill be visiting you in a few days. Doctor Romans mood soured in an instant. He nced at the chat groups posts and then at the livestream Yakumo Yukari had set up exclusively for adult members of the association. Merlin is currently wrestling with the Sinsacks. That seems about right, but why does he still have the energy to harass me? Solomon: Yakumo Yukari, dont you feel your punishment is insufficient? Merlin still has the energy to court death. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Rest assured. I absolutely wont let Merlin disturb your peaceful life. Sinsacks, lets liven things up. Magus of Flowers: Solomon: Thanks! Chen Heng flew while bringing along the others, and they soon reached Tohsaka Rins current residence. After all, flying using attraction forces was bound to be quick. Doctor Roman, Sirin, wait here for a moment. Im going in to find Tohsaka Rin and discuss things with her first. Ill be back shortly. Chen Heng informed the two first before stepping into the small, three-story building using his spatial ability. You could tell the Tohsaka House was wealthy just from this expensive, three-story, Japanese-style house. Of course, as thend administrator of Fuyuki City, Tohsaka Tokiomi owned a vast amount of property there, quite the local tycoon. Unfortunately, Tohsaka Rin would always worry about money in her adulthood. After the Fourth Holy Grail War, the Tohsaka family would still be wealthy, despite the loss of the head of the house, Tohsaka Tokiomi. The properties would be left to Tohsaka Rin. After all, neither Kotomine Kirei nor Golden Glitter cared about the wealth of the Tohsaka family. Kotomine Kirei was only interested in pleasure, and Golden Glitter didnt bother with such material things. After all, who could be richer than Golden Glitter? Because of Kotomine Kireis disinterest in managing the Tohsaka familys wealth, it would dwindle rapidly under his guardianship of Tohsaka Rin. This would be exacerbated by the fact that the Tohsaka familys Magecraft was Jewel Magecraft, which was essentially a money pit. Jewel Magecraft, simply put, involved burning money; it was apetition of wealth. This pushed Tohsaka Rin further into poverty. [TL Note: Jewel Magecraft essentially stores Magical Energy in gems, turning them into one-time-use batteries. The properties of the gems can influence the Magical Energy. Heres more information about Jewel Magecraft: /wiki/List_of_Magic_Spells#Jewel_Magecraft.] Chen Heng had a clear view of the housesyout through the Absolute Precognition and knew that Tohsaka Rin was currently pondering how to get involved in the Holy Grail War. However, he needed to deal with her mother, Tohsaka Aoi, first. The things Chen Heng needed to discuss with Tohsaka Rin were somewhat risky, and her mother might not agree to them. [TL Note: Heres more information on Tohsaka Aoi: /wiki/Aoi_Tohsaka.] Chen Heng had a Master slot, which he nned to give to Tohsaka Rin. If Tohsaka Aoi learned her daughter was nning to participate in the Holy Grail War and vie for the Holy Grail with her father, Tohsaka Aoi would be in a difficult position. The idea of Tohsaka Rin handing over the Servantsmand authority to her father was one Chen Heng refused to entertain. Regardless of her willingness, Chen Heng was resolute in his decision. This authority would serve as the toll fee for Mo Qingtong and Luo Lis travel into this world. Handing it over to Tohsaka Tokiomi would leave him uneasy, and that unease might lead him to eliminate its cause. In any case, it was only a matter of days. If Luo Li and Mo Qingtong couldnte, it wouldnt be a big deal. Chen Heng employed his spatial ability to pop up outside Tohsaka Aois room, then used it again to get inside. At that moment, Tohsaka Aoi was at her desk, engrossed in a book. A family photo of the Tohsaka family sat on her desk. It was clear from the scene that Tohsaka Aoi was a beautiful woman, intelligent, and loving to her family. But why was Tohsaka Rin so aggressive, like a gori? She didnt inherit any of her mothers elegance! Even after Chen Heng entered her room, Tohsaka Aoi didnt notice anything unusual. Born into the Zenjou family, a line of Magi, she was just an ordinary person with a basic understanding of Magecraft, limited to knowing of its existence, with no Magic Circuits or Magecraft training. Tohsaka Aois bloodline still carried the Magecraft pedigree, although she was amoner with no direct ties to Magecraft. [TL Note: The Zenjou family was formerly a prominent Japanese Magian family. Unfortunately, it suffered a decline and no longer has an affinity for Magecraft. Heres more on the Zenjou family: /wiki/Zenjou.] Knowing this, Tohsaka Tokiomi proposed marriage to her. The result was the birth of two sisters with incredible Magecraft potential. Unfortunately, this arrangement left Matou Kariya heartbroken. He had known Zenjou Aoi since childhood and had deep feelings for her. But Zenjou Aoi was taken by Tohsaka Tokiomi and fell into his embrace. [TL Note: Heres more information on Matou Kariya: /wiki/Kariya_Matou.] Whether Tohsaka Tokiomi truly loved Zenjou Aoi or not remained a question, but his initial reason for marrying her was to produce suitable offspring. Even so, after Tohsaka Tokiomis death, Matou Kariya would desire to step in, but Tohsaka Aoi would refuse him. A heartbreaking story, indeed. Book 6: Chapter 12:2: A Fate Where Tohsaka Sakura Still Exists, Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 12:2: A Fate Where Tohsaka Sakura Still Exists, Part 2 Chen Heng moved behind Tohsaka Aoi, who was about to fall asleep in her nightgown. Of course, his attention was not on her clothing. Instead, he ced a simple sleep spell on her using Spiritual Energy. This wouldnt harm her but simply give her sweet dreams. While reading her book, Tohsaka Aoi suddenly felt exhausted and overwhelmingly drowsy, like a student weary from staying upte the previous night. Eventually, she couldnt resist the urge to sleep. But before she sumbed, she diligently marked her ce with a bookmark and closed her book. Chen Heng looked at Tohsaka Aoi asleep at her desk. Then, he gently lifted her body into the air with his attraction ability and slowly ced her on the bed. Maybe because his sleep spell was so effective, Tohsaka Aoi didnt wake up or notice anything unusual. After taking care of Tohsaka Aoi, Chen Heng left her room. He set up a sound barrier outside her door before proceeding to Tohsaka Sakuras room and repeating the process. Yes, it was Tohsaka Sakura, not Tohsaka Rin. Tohsaka Rin had joined the Re:Life Chat Group sometime after her re:life. Having watched the Fate series, she knew what Sakura would face in the future, so she didnt let her father send Sakura to the Matou family again. Despite her young age, Tohsaka Rin possessed an adults mind, and the help of the Re:Life Chat Group made this easy to achieve. [TL Note: Tohsaka Sakura was named Matou Sakura in the anime because she was sent to the Matou family for adoption because of the Tohsakas tradition of only having one heir to focus on. Here is more information on Matou Sakura and the Matou family: /wiki/Sakura_Matou and /wiki/Matou.] Although Tohsaka Rin felt a bit guilty about using her chat groups members to manipte her father, she couldnt bear to see her sister fall into the demonsir again. Absolutely not. Tohsaka Rin felt that the group member called Aizen was too mysterious and dangerous, so she only allowed Aizen to alter her fathers choice, notpletely manipte him. [TL Note: Aizen is likely Ssuke Aizen from Bleach. Here is more information about Aizen: /wiki/S%C5%8Dsuke_Aizen.] Pardon the harsh words, but Tohsaka Rin indeed didnt trust Aizen, despite his help. Because Aizen only slightly altered her fathers choice, Sakura was still going to be sent away. But before the end of the Holy Grail War, Sakura would spend a few more days with Tohsaka Rin. Before Tohsaka Tokiomi sent Sakura to the Matou family in the original story, he had two choices. The first was to send her to the Matou family. Since the Matou family heir had poor Magecraft aptitude, it had practically no sessor to its Magecraft. Matou Zouken, the head of the family, promised to ept Sakura and raise her as a potential sessor. [TL Note: Here is more information on Matou Zouken: /wiki/Zouken_Matou.] The second option was to send her to the Edelfelt family, the family of Tohsaka Tokiomis mother. Tohsaka Tokiomis mother was originally one of the heirs of the Edelfelt family. She had eloped with Tokiomis father and been expelled from the family as a result. The Edelfelt family was famous for their twin Magecraft, meaning they could have two heirs simultaneously. Then came Sakuras generation, where one of the Edelfelt twins, Luviagelitas younger sister, had no talent. Luviagelita was the Forklift Lady with devilish strength, on par with Tohsaka Rin. [TL Note: Note that twin Magecraft is not a type of Magecraft, but more a trait of this family. The Edelfelt family also uses Jewel Magecraft. Heres more information on the Edelfelt family and Luviagelita Edelfelt: /wiki/Edelfelt and /wiki/Luviagelita_Edelfelt.] Although Luviagelitas talentless younger sisterter seeded the twin Magecraft, it was only because there was no one else to carry it forward. However, she could not use it. If Sakura had been given to the Edelfelt family, she could have reced this younger sister. There wereplications, though. While the Edelfelt family was rted to the Tohsaka House, they were also enemies (a grudge from eloping with a sessor). It was understandable why Tokiomi didnt think in this direction initially. But now, Tohsaka Rin knew that Tohsaka Tokiomi was the source of her lifes troubles. There was no escaping it. Had Tokiomi not decided to give Sakura to the Matou family, she wouldnt have been mistreated. Matou Kariya wouldnt have had to return to the home he had severed ties with, in an effort to save Sakura. He wouldnt have been turned into something neither human nor ghost, nor would he have hurt his childhood friend, Tohsaka Aoi, in a fit of mental instability, causing him to go insane and be paralyzed. If Tokiomi had not made that decision, none of this would have happened! All of it was Tohsaka Tokiomis fault! Knock, knock, knock! Chen Heng didnt just barge into Tohsaka Rins room. Instead, he knocked on the door with gentlemanly decorum. Of course, after rendering Tohsaka Aoi unconscious, there was little about Chen Hengs behavior that could be called gentlemanly. Come in. After Chen Heng knocked on the door, the upant didnt respond immediately. He had to wait a few seconds before a soft voice rang out. Upon hearing the room owners permission, he first set up an attraction barrier for himself. Only then did he turn the doorknob and step into the room. As Chen Heng entered the room, two top-quality gems greeted him. The gems flying at Chen Heng exploded 20 centimeters from his face, emitting two powerful bursts of me. Regrettably, while the Magecraft contained in the gems was indeed impressive, it had no effect on Chen Heng. Miss Tohsaka Rin, its not in line with the Tohsaka Houses reputation for elegance (screwing up at the crucial moment) to treat a guest so rudely at the first meeting. Humph! I dont consider uninvited people guests. Also, I sense malice in your words. Who are you, and what do you want? Tohsaka Rin sat with her legs crossed in a wooden chair about three meters in front of Chen Heng, watching him. Its worth noting that Tohsaka Rin was a precocious child. Despite her tender age, she wore ck stockings, which was rather unusual for children her ageshouldnt children wear white stockings? She was an anomaly! I am the ck sides Saber, tasked by my Master to check on the heir of the Tohsaka family, Chen Heng responded. The ck sides Saber? What do you mean? Is there a ck side and a red side in the Holy Grail War? Tohsaka Rin quickly picked up on the ck side in Chen Hengs words. Book 6: Chapter 13:1: Time Witch—Luo Li, Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 13:1: Time WitchLuo Li, Part 1 Things werent ying out as Tohsaka Rin had anticipated. Has this Holy Grail War taken another unexpected turn because of me? With a furrowed brow, Tohsaka Rin sat in her chair, mulling over the situation. The already challenging Holy Grail War seemed to have a new twist. She wasnt sure if this change was for the better or for the worse. The self-proimed ck-side Saber Heroic Spirit standing before her didnt scare Tohsaka Rin too much. After all, she had been in the Re:Life Chat Group for some time now, and through it, she had acquired a few items that could save her life or at least aid her escape. Although I cant defeat you, it doesnt mean I respect you. A Heroic Spirit stooping to surprise-attack children, arent you shameless? Tohsaka Rin had ced marks on her younger sister and mother. If she transmigrated to another world, she could choose to take them with her. As for her father? At least before being backstabbed by Kotomine Kirei, Golden Glitter would protect him; nothing would go wrong. While Golden Glitter was very indifferent, he was incredibly powerful. Furthermore, if things went out of control, she could consult her all-powerful chat group friends. Although the Re:Life Chat Group was a bit somber, the re:lifers within the group were pretty good to their own. They would be willing to help in any way they could. This group was nothing like the Dimension Administrators Association. The people in the Re:Life Chat Group joined the chat after dying once, most of them murdered or nursing deep-seated vendettas. Those who died of natural causes or idents, earthquakes, for instance, were few. Few held no grudges. Would you expect a group of people whove died onceand most bearing heavy grudgesto have a jovial atmosphere when they gathered? One member of the Re:Life Chat Group, known as Little Soul Ball, held deep resentment. No one knew why, and he never talked about it, only constantly cursed someone named Shaohao instead. ording to Alice, Little Soul Ball had asked her for a vial of T-virus, but for what purpose, no one knew. [TL Note: Little Soul Ball took quite a bit of research to find. This character is from a Chinese game not tranted into English, and it is the yer character. The games name is X2 C Eclipse. You can read more about this game from this English review of the game: /2020/11/x2-eclipse-quick-look-at-new-mobile-action-rpgunched-in-china/. Shaohao is a character from the same game. He seems to be one of the main characters besides the yer and at least part of the story is about him. This game has rogue-like elements in the map generation and is an action RPG. The games worldview draws from deities of different cultures. Shaohao is likely inspired by a Chinese mythological figure of the same name. Here is more information about that mythological figure: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shaohao. Alice is from the Resident Evil movie universe, and here is more information about her and the T-virus: /wiki/Alice and /wiki/T-virus_(Anderson).] Thats not something you can know, Chen Heng stated, evading Tohsaka Rins questions. So, are you, a Heroic Spirit, nning to harm the family of a Holy Grail War participant like me? That doesnt sound very heroic. Although she hadnt seen Chen Heng in any anime, that didnt stop her from throwing sarcastic jabs at him. Being summoned for the Holy Grail War meant he was a hero known through the agesexcept for cases like Emiya Shirou, who was essentially ackey of ya. [TL Note: Emiya Shirou is a Counter Guardian mentioned in B02C004. Here is more information on him as a person rather than a Servant: /wiki/Shirou_Emiya.] You hurl insults at me, yet youre not worried about your mother and sister? Chen Heng brushed off Tohsaka Rins derisive words. He wasnt there as a hero or to pick a fight with her. Humph! Tohsaka Rin merely snorted at Chen Hengs words, not dignifying them with a response. She wasnt about to tell him she had ced malice-detecting marks on her mother and sister that would alert her if they got hurt. Chen Heng knew about these malice-detecting marks. That was why he hadnt harmed Tohsaka Aoi or Sakura but merely put them to sleep for a while. Furthermore, it was out of kindness, so he didnt trigger Tohsaka Rins marks. Young one, dont trust too heavily in your abilities. Look, what is this? He pulled a hair clip from his pocket and tossed it to her. This-this is When Tohsaka Rin caught the purple hair clip, her calm demeanor shattered. She recognized the clipit was a gift she had given Sakura. Having foreseen this situation using his Absolute Precognition, Chen Heng had deliberately taken a hair clip from Sakuras table to intimidate Tohsaka Rin. He had done this solely to facilitate the conversation with Tohsaka Rin, absolutely not because he knew she would scorn him internally. Right, theres nothing wrong with this. Well, thats the way it is. If you can convince yourself that a lie is true, then it bes the truth. Whether you believe it or not, at least Chen Heng believed it. Tohsaka Rin challenged him, This isnt science or Magecraft. How could you kidnap my younger sister without triggering the malice-detecting mark? Malice-detecting marks, what an apt name! However, what if I held no malice when kidnapping her? Its as simple as that. If I truly believe my actions are for their own good, I wont trigger the malice mark, right? Chen Heng gave Tohsaka Rin a baffled lookjust tit for tat. How twisted can you get, thinking that kidnapping is beneficial for others? For some reason, Tohsaka Rin, who had initially been rather flustered, suddenly mocked Chen Heng with newfound confidence. Are you trying to buy time? Chen Heng pondered, stroking his chin, and activated the Absolute Precognition. Since youre already mocking me, it wouldnt be polite if I didnt act. So, first, Ill cut Wait, I was wrong! Tohsaka Rin apologized hastily before Chen Heng could finish his sentence. Heroic Spirit without a known true name, just you wait. My reinforcements will arrive in a minute. Ill have you crying for your mother. Of course, Tohsaka Rin only dared to voice these words in her heart. Her backup had not yet arrived. When it came to the matter of her reinforcements, Tohsaka Rin found it a bit odd. She and this Time Witch Luo Li werent close. She didnt understand why Luo Li agreed to help her, but she looked forward to her aid. In her search for assistance, she had started a livestream, hoping the other group members could identify the Heroic Spirit she was up against. However, no one recognized him, not even the person who imed to have yed the Fate/Grand Order mobile game. Then, Time Witch announced her intention to help Tohsaka Rin in the group chat. After seeing this, the other members didntpete with her for the role. Book 6: Chapter 13:2: Time Witch—Luo Li, Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 13:2: Time WitchLuo Li, Part 2 Tohsaka Rin nced at the prefix tag of Time Witch Luo Li in the Re:Life Chat Group. It was colored ck-red. Excellent, this reinforcement is extremely powerful. Im certain now; this is someone I cannot offend. The prefix tag colors were a feature of the Re:Life Chat Group, designed to prevent neers from unwittingly provoking the powerhouses. The prefix tag color was rtive to the members; every member saw different colors for any particr member. This was decided based on the members strength rtive to the other member. The ck-red color was a red so dark that it looked close to ck. This indicated that this person was someone she should avoid provoking. Time Witch wasnt very active in the chat group, only asionally saying a few words. Tohsaka Rin didnt know why she was willing to help, but that didnt stop her from seeking Time Witchs aid. After all, it was highly unlikely for an enemy toe to her aid. Regarding Time Witchs strength, they had discussed it within the Re:Life Chat Group. This included conversations with Aizen, who had said his tag for Time Witch was red, signifying a dangerous figure. No one in the group had seen Time Witchs actual appearance, and even the name Luo Li was known only because another group member had mentioned it. Those two seemed to be from the same world, and both had re:lived simultaneously, a unique case in the Re:Life Chat Group. Good! Good! Knowing and correcting your mistakes is indeed a virtue. Chen Hengs look made Tohsaka Rin very ufortable because it felt like an adult looking at a child. While Tohsaka Rins current body was indeed young, she wasnt pleased with his gaze. You bastard, just you wait. Ill have you bowing before me. Tohsaka Rin red at Chen Heng. Whats wrong? That look in your eyesis that defiance? Chen Heng crossed his arms and looked back at Tohsaka Rin. Of course not! How can an ordinary child like me stand up to a Heroic Spirit like you? Discretion is the better part of valor, right? I truly have not seen a child who can fling powerful Jewel Magecraft at me as soon as we meet. However, youre right; you cant defeat me. Dont worry, though. My Master didnt send me here to threaten Tohsaka Tokiomi with you. Oh? Then what do you want? This was a new revtion for Tohsaka Rin. If a Servant wasnt there to kidnap her as a bargaining chip against her father, then what was their purpose? Could it be her they were targeting? It seemed unlikely, given she was just a child. There wouldnt be any Master with twisted thoughts, right? That was besides Ryuunosuke and Bluebeard. Those two were utterly twisted. [TL Note: Here is more information on Ryuunosuke and Bluebeard: /wiki/Ryuunosuke_Uryuu and /wiki/Bluebeard. Note that Bluebeard is an alter ego of Gilles de Rais.] Truth be told, my Master is intrigued by how you swayed your fathers thinking. He learned through his investigations that your father initially intended to adopt your younger sister into the Matou family. However, for some reason, he changed his mind and decided to adopt her into your grandmothers family insteada peculiar shift in his intentions. Eek! Tohsaka Rin broke into a cold sweat as Chen Hengs words rang in her ears. She hadnt expected anyone to notice these detailsshed tried her best to conceal them. Nevertheless, she didnt regret her actions. What older sister wouldnt want to protect her younger sibling? Want to know how my Master got this info? Ever heard of Mystic Eyes, also known as the Absolute Precognition? Thats my unique ability. Once I confirmed Tohsaka Tokiomi is a Master, I began a thorough investigation. Chen Heng had anticipated Tohsaka Rins question with his Absolute Precognition and answered it in advance. The Absolute Precognition! Tohsaka Rin had traveled back in time, from ten years into the future, with her memory intact. She knew exactly what the Absolute Precognition signified. Furthermore, shed seen plenty of anime about the Type-Moon worlds, shared by members of the Re:Life Chat Group. The Absolute Precognition had left a profound impression on her. Tohsaka Rin had initially nned to visit the Mother of Mifune to see if such a person existed in her world. However, her young age made travel difficult, so she hadnt achieved this goal. Wondering how my Absolute Precognition can see the past? Chen Heng read Tohsaka Rins mind again. This was indeed one of the questions puzzling Tohsaka Rin. ording to what shed learned from The Garden of Sinners and her understanding of the Absolute Precognition, this ability wasnt supposed to see the past. However, it might be that the Magecraft worlds knowledge of these Mystic Eyes was insufficient. Tohsaka Rin was under immense pressure, grappling with an enemy who could see into the future. Moreover, she was uncertain if he could foresee her reinforcements arriving through the Re:Life Chat Group with his Absolute Precognition. Surely not, right? The all-powerful chat group couldnt be seen by a mere Servant, could it? Her nerves calmed as she considered her uing aid. Regardless of the identity of this Heroic Spirit before her, Tohsaka Rin held firm confidence in Time Witch. The power of a Servant summoned by the Holy Grail War paled inparison to the original entities from the Throne of Heroes, merely ten percent or even less of the originals strength. With another powerful allys help, Tohsaka Rin believed she could eliminate this enemy before her. Twenty, 19, 18 Tohsaka Rin mentally counted down the seconds to Time Witchs arrival in her world. Seventeen, 16, 15 Chen Heng started counting down unexpectedly. The synchronization of his count with Time Witchs impending arrival had Tohsaka Rins eyes widening in terror. Surprised? Chen Heng noted Tohsaka Rins fear. Not only was Tohsaka Rin filled with dread, but the members watching her livestream in the Re:Life Chat Group were also taken aback. Theyd never seen a Heroic Spirit from this world anticipate an allys arrival via the chat group. It cant be, right? Surely you didnt think that having a little secret would give you the run of the ce? Who doesnt have secrets? Dont think yourself to be the main character, littledy. Chen Heng stepped closer to Tohsaka Rin. He covered the four-meter distance in seven steps. Each step coincided with her heartbeats, applying enormous pressure on her. Book 6: Chapter 14: The Ancestor’s Favorite Is Luo Li? Book 6: Chapter 14: The Ancestors Favorite Is Luo Li? Chen Heng had an incredibly practical trick in his arsenaloverwhelming opponents with his aura. If pushed to the extreme andbined with Spiritual Energy, it could cause an opponents heart to burst under the pressure in just seven stepskilling with just his aura. However, Chen Heng didnt go that far. After all, his goal wasnt to create animosity with Tohsaka Rin. He simply wanted her to feel threatened enough to seek help from her group. It would improve Luo Li and Mo Qingtongs chances of entering this world. Yes, all this was part of Chen Hengs scheme. Through the Absolute Precognition, Chen Heng glimpsed the future and saw that Luo Li would soon arrive. Oddly, there was no sign of Mo Qingtong. He couldnt quite pinpoint why. Chen Heng felt Luo Lis impending arrival more than he saw it because Luo Li, bolstered by the Re:Life Chat Group, the system, and the Primal Chaos Bell gifted by the Chen n ancestor, was like ayer of fog when observed with the Absolute Precognition. However, this foggy sensation confirmed for Chen Heng that Luo Li would definitely arrive. Chen Heng concluded that Mo Qingtong wouldnte. With Chen Hengs Absolute Precognition being awakened twice by the Dimension Administrators Association, he could glean bits of Mo Qingtongs future. From this, it was clear his ancestor had a strong fondness for Luo Li. Chen Heng didnt believe that his ancestor would be ignorant of Mo Qingtongs existence. Despite Jeanne dArc, Luo Li, and Sirin all being present, his ancestor gave a gift to only Luo Li. Wasnt the meaning of that quite clear? Chen Heng had two options for bringing Luo Li into this world. The first was to negotiate with Tohsaka Rin, trading his Servant summoning slot to get her to approve Luo Lis transmigration request. However, that would mean handing over control to Tohsaka Rin, letting her decide the method and choose for herself. Chen Heng didnt like that idea or the feeling of losing control. The second option was to intimidate Tohsaka Rin enough to make her seek help from her group members, thereby summoning Luo Li to this world. This was Chen Hengs choice, which he made only after confirming through his Absolute Precognition that Luo Li would be the one toe to Tohsaka Rins aid. If his Absolute Precognition failed and Luo Li wasnt the one who came, no harm done. After all, Chen Heng was a member of the Dimension Administrators Association and could stop anyone from randomly crossing into other worlds and send them back home. All he had to do was relinquish his Servant summoning slot to Tohsaka Rin afterward. She would forgive him for that, wouldnt she? Hey, Tohsaka Rin, do you believe I can make your summoned reinforcement kneel and submit? Chen Heng whispered into her ear, standing less than half a meter away. I wont believe it, even if it kills me, Tohsaka Rin retorted, despite the tremendous pressure from Chen Heng. She had faced Aizen before and experienced firsthand the immense pressure he could exert. How formidable would Time Witchdeemed a significant threat by Aizenbe? Tohsaka Rin couldnt imagine it. Tohsaka Rin acknowledged that the Heroic Spirit in front of her was incredibly powerful, possessing the arguably cheat-like ability of the Absolute Precognition. He could even predict that someone woulde to her aid. However, remember, being a Servant has its limits, so I will never be a Servant Sorry, wrong script. Three, two, one! Tohsaka Rin mentally counted down thest three seconds in her heart while looking at Chen Heng. Just as her countdown ended, a person appeared behind Chen Heng, while he seemed utterly oblivious. The Absolute Precognition that this Servant mentioned doesnt seem as formidable as he imed, at least not in predicting the appearance of my reinforcement. Is this a result of the ability being weakened after the Heroic Spirit was demoted to a Servant? Tohsaka Rin hadnt been able to figure out the true name of the Heroic Spirit in front of her. Despite having the iconic ability of the Absolute Precognition, she couldnt think of any sage or prophet with such an atrocious character, attacking a child with no regard for a heros dignity. However, all that didnt matter. Tohsaka Rin watched as the person behind Chen Heng extended a hand towards him, still unnoticed by Chen Heng. Time Witch didnt look as mature as Tohsaka Rin had imagined; rather, she appeared to be a girl of fifteen or sixteen. But this didnt tarnish Luo Lis grand image in Tohsaka Rins mind. Getting closer, even closer Good. Then Time Witch hugged Wait, hugged? What the hell? In Tohsaka Rins mind, Time Witch would either stab the Servant or seal him off with some ability. But none of that happened. Instead, Time Witch just hugged him. Time Witch is not an idiot, right? Your enemy is right in front of you; why hug him? Stab him! Stab him! Tohsaka Rin wasnt the only one who thought so; the Re:Life Chat Group members watching the livestream thought the same. Hey, Little Li, Tohsaka Rin is thinking, Are you an idiot? Want to teach her a lesson? Dont mind her. Its been a while, Elder Brother Heng. Oh, youre very clever with your Its been a while, even though we parted just an hour ago, or perhaps even less, mused Chen Heng, confident that his memory wasnt failing him. In China, we have a saying, a day apart feels like three years. A day is 24 hours, and 24 hours equates to three years. So, we havent seen each other for 45.625 days. Isnt that a long time? Little Li, do you know youve twisted your logic to the extreme? Is this how you calcte time? Of course, these thoughts were only in Chen Hengs mind. If he actually voiced them, they might hurt her feelings. However, what she said werent words a detached person would say. So, Little Sister, are you giving up your detached persona? Are you going full yandere? You, you guys Chen Heng and Luo Lis nonchnt disy of intimacy startled Tohsaka Rin. It was clear they knew each other, and their rtionship seemed to go beyond friendship. Otherwise, they wouldnt be so intimate. Did I make a mistake in calling for help? Book 6: Chapter 15:2: Kneel and Submit, Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 15:2: Kneel and Submit, Part 2 Tohsaka Rin had never encountered someone so shameless. After threatening and manipting me, he now wants to stay in my house. How thick-skinned is this man? Are you cursing me in your mind? Chen Heng asked with a hostile look. No, of course not. Im praising you, Tohsaka Rin lied, hiding her true thoughts of contempt, knowing she couldnt beat him. She couldnt even rely on her greatest trump card, the Re:Life Chat Group, for a sense of security. Originally, she had two methods to deal with this Servant. The first was running away, taking her mother and younger sister to another world. Even if they were in the hands of this Servant, she felt confident in using the Re:Life Chat Groups ability to travel between worlds. Unfortunately, the presence of Luo Li, who had managed to defy the Re:Life Chat Groups abilities, left Tohsaka Rin panicked. Who knows how Luo Li ignored the Re:Life Chat Groups functions? What if Luo Li could prevent her from traveling to another world? It would mean the end for the Tohsaka family. The second method was to call on the Re:Life Chat Group for reinforcements. Tohsaka Rin had used this method earlier, and look at the results. Tohsaka Rin really wanted to go back to the past and p herself for choosing this method. Not only had she failed to save herself from dire circumstances, but she had also pushed herself further into the abyss. Why are you praising me in your heart? What are you praising? Im curious! Tell me. Mysterious? Tohsaka Rin stammered, finally settling on that word. She didnt know what to praise about the man before her. Should she praise his thick skin, his shamelessness, or his dishonorable behavior? Youvepletely missed my greatest quality and only touched on the surface, he chided. Ive never seen anyone so shameless! Although Tohsaka Rin already thought that once, it bore repetition. This person before her was truly too shameless. I think youre cursing me again. Dont be so angry. Here, take this. After taking something from Elder Brother, stop being angry with me, Chen Heng said, coaxing her like a child as he took out the sphere containing a Servant summoning slot from his spatial storage and proffered it to Tohsaka Rin. I dont want it; Im not a child, Tohsaka Rin retorted, crossing her arms and turning her head, snubbing the sphere. Really? Are children these days so picky that they wont even ept a Master slot? Huh? A Master slot? Tohsaka Rins face was filled with question marks. Can such a thing be given away so easily? Does he think the Holy Grail is his personal property? Yes, a Master slot certified by Root. Its genuine, and I thought youd want it after your re:life. I asked for it from mypanions aspensation for travel and amodation expenses, but if you dont want it, Ill take it back, Chen Heng said, starting to retract his extended left hand. I want it! I want it! Tohsaka Rin said, grabbing Chen Hengs left hand to stop him from taking the sphere back. What do you want? I want the sphere in your hand. Why do you want it now when you said no earlier? Give me a perfect exnation. I had a brain cramp. Are you satisfied with that answer? Tohsaka Rin said, turning off her livestream to prevent members of the Re:Life Chat Group from hearing. Little Li, poor Tohsaka Rin, so young and already experiencing brain cramps. Is it a side effect of her re:life? Elder Brother, stop teasing her. Just give it to her; shes about to cry. Chen Heng looked at Tohsaka Rin and indeed saw tears in her eyes. He stopped teasing her and tossed her the sphere. Everything went just as he had expected. ------ After sessfully using the sphere as Chen Heng instructed, Tohsaka Rin smiled with satisfaction when three intricate tattoos appeared on her right arm. However, when she thought of the two people next to her, her smile faded. I dont understand why you didnt give me this earlier. I would have dly let Luo Lie to this world. Why make things difficult just now? Tohsaka Rin said, agreeing with Chen Hengs observation. She would have happily agreed to Luo Lis request to transmigrate if Chen Heng had offered such a valuable item. Ive been boredtely. And it has nothing to do with the two gems you threw at me earlier. Absolutely not. Tohsaka Rin mentally added petty to thebels of dishonorable, shameless, and thick-skinned that she had attached to Chen Heng. Now that Miss Tohsaka Rin has epted travel and amodation expenses, I will call in the otherpanions. Are there more people? Dont be ridiculous. As a Servant, I must have a Master, right? You dont think its just me and Luo Li, do you? Tohsaka Rin felt a headacheing on. If it were only Chen Heng and Luo Li, she could have used suggestive Magecraft to alter her sisters and mothers perceptions. But now, with several more peopleing, that wouldnt work well, mainly because Tohsaka Rin was very young, and even with the help of the Re:Life Chat Group, she didnt have much mana to use. You dont have to worry about our identities, Tohsaka Rin. Well take care of it, Chen Heng said, dispelling her concerns, seeming to know what she was thinking. What are you nning? Donty a hand on my mother and younger sister, and dont use any Magecraft or Magic to control their souls, Tohsaka Rin warned, warily eyeing Chen Heng. Dont worry; I wont use any of those things. We are allies now, after all. My methods arewful. You must trust me. After Chen Heng and Tohsaka Rin discussed everything, he was ready to call in Sirin and Doctor Roman, who were waiting outside the house. However, Luo Li grabbed Chen Hengs sleeve. Elder Brother Heng, do you want to see me kneel and submit? Book 6: Chapter 16:1: Chen Heng’s Girlfriend, Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 16:1: Chen Hengs Girlfriend, Part 1 Huh? Chen Heng eyed the expressionless Luo Li. The look on his face was nothing short of marvelous. Since Luo Li had the triple protection of her system, the Re:Life Chat Group, and the Primal Chaos Bell, and she was also a time ability user, Chen Heng needed to concentrate hard to glimpse her future. Out of trust for Luo Li, he hadnt delved deep into her future, taking only a cursory look. It was like someone reading a book by only ncing at the outline. Chen Heng had never expected Luo Li to say something like that. He looked at Luo Li again and found her face still expressionless. In a way, her ability to say such an embarrassing thing while stonefaced was a talent in itself. Luo Li, dont take that to heart. I was just joking, Chen Heng said. Oh. You people from other worlds are truly something else! Tohsaka Rin hadnt expected such a seemingly cold and aloof Time Witch to say something so cheesy. ------ Little Rin, Little Sakura, this is your elder cousin Chen Heng, your elder cousin Sirin, who was adopted by Chen Hengs family, and your cousin Jeanne dArc, Chen Hengs elder sister, and this is Chen Hengs girlfriend, Luo Li. These two are your elder cousins friends, Roman and his girlfriend, Barbie. Theyvee to Japan for a visit, so theyll be staying at our ce. You havent seen each other in a long time, so get acquainted. Ill prepare some fruit. Tohsaka Aoi introduced Chen Heng and hispanions to Tohsaka Rin and her younger sister, then went off to prepare fruit, leaving Tohsaka Rin staring in confusion at her cousins. Tohsaka Rin suddenly felt her world was going insane, unable toprehend how these people had disguised their identities so perfectly. Little Sakura, do you remember me? Chen Heng asked, moving to Sakura and patting her head after Tohsaka Aoi left. Yes, its been a long time, Elder Brother Chen Heng. Good girl! Here, take this ne, a gift from Elder Brother Chen Heng, Chen Heng said, handing Sakura a ne with a calming effect. Thank you, Elder Brother. Sakura is really polite, knowing how to express gratitude after receiving a gift. Tohsaka Rin took the orb earlier without even a word of thanks. Chen Heng did not even think about what he had done to Tohsaka Rin. Elder Brother Chen Heng, can youe here for a moment? I have something private to tell you, Tohsaka Rin said, pulling Chen Heng aside without waiting for his consent. Its Little Rin! Do you want a gift too? Shut up! How did you manage all this? You even have a series of legal IDs, and I cant find anything wrong. It couldnt be helped. Root personally helped us fabricate these identities. If you found anything amiss, it would embarrass Root, wouldnt it? Root? Do you think you can fool me? If you dont want to say it, fine! Humph! Tohsaka Rin was clearly dissatisfied with Chen Hengs uncooperative attitude and left to find her younger sister with a cold snort. Does nobody believe the truth anymore? Chen Heng wondered aloud. Root had indeed created their identities. After all, Root was the world consciousness. It had only cost him five points to purchase temporary world legal IDs for his group from Root. The Dimension Administrators Association typically offered its members certain privileges while carrying out their tasks, so they wouldnt have to pay for IDs. However, Chen Heng had Luo Li with him, so Root charged a small symbolic fee. After Tohsaka Aoi finished slicing the fruit, she returned, tray in hand. A warm and friendly conversation unfolded between Chen Heng, Tohsaka Aoi, and the others. Tohsaka Rin, sitting nearby, found herself left out of the conversation. Chen Heng had instructed Root to block Tohsaka Rins ess to the fabricated memories, leaving her ufortable. Thanks to the world consciousness, Chen Heng and hispanions could move in with their bags without even needing to clean up their rooms themselves. Everything was prepared by the world consciousness, which was simply fantastic. For reasons unknown, the world consciousness, or Root, or Root Shiki, or Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki, had set up Luo Li as Chen Hengs girlfriend. This created a slight hup in the room assignments. Chen Heng suspected that Root Shiki had done it on purpose, wanting to create a spectacle. However, he had no proof. Roman and the Queen of Sheba shared a room; Sirin and Jeanne dArc were together; Fafnir and Benares, the two dragons, were relegated to the Pok Balls, and then came Chen Heng and Luo Li together in one room! Upon hearing the room assignments, Sirin red at Chen Heng and Luo Li, almost crushing her cup. Luo Li was unfazed by Sirins glower. Shed been acting detached for so long that it had be second nature, and she didnt see Sirin as a threat. Sirin could re all she wanted; it was only thement of the weak. Chen Heng felt different, though. He felt incredibly embarrassed at Sirins ck look. He hadnt known Luo Li would be assigned as his girlfriend by the world consciousness, and Tohsaka Aoi had naturally assigned the pair to a room. Before returning to her room, Tohsaka Aoi even made an encouraging gesture to Chen Heng. Huh? What is she up to? Is this some kind of special assist? Chen Heng didnt refuse. It wasnt that he coveted Luo Li; he just didnt care where he stayed. At the same time, he didnt want to give Root Shiki the satisfaction of a show, so he did not object. In any case, he might not be sleeping on the bed for the next few days. Chen Heng was focused on his Chiliad Sword Conception, which had only just formed one sword. He had nned to form one-tenth of his Chen n Sword Techniques original sword conceptions into Will Energy swords before the college entrance exams. But then this happened. However, Chen Heng had no regrets. Watching Merlin suffer seemed more urgent; his Chiliad Sword Conception could wait. Condensing a Will Energy sword wasnt hard, but it did consume Will Energy. He estimated that half of his Will Energy would suffice for one sword, which represented one sword conception. Given Chen Hengs cautious nature, he would not drain his Will Energy to below 60 percent. However, he had Luo Li now. Book 6: Chapter 16:2: Chen Heng’s Girlfriend, Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 16:2: Chen Hengs Girlfriend, Part 2 Luo Lis strength was an enigma that baffled Chen Heng. Not only did she possess the Primal Chaos Bell, a gift from the Chen n ancestor, but her very own power was truly unfathomable. Luo Li was a determined person who could detonate her time crystal to reset the worlds time. Although her strength was significantly reduced because of the explosion of the time crystal, Luo Li would likely recover rather quickly with the assistance of the Primal Chaos Bell and System 2333. System 2333 might usually look useless, but it was, after all, a highly ranked system. No one would believe Luo Li when she called it a trash or idle system. With Luo Li at his side, Chen Heng feltpletely at ease. Depleting Will Energy wasnt a concern when he had Luo Li to protect him. Without exaggeration, even if Chen Heng had only 50 percent of his Will Energy, he could still execute Moonfall a few timesprovided there were enough moons, of course. Chen Heng knew that forming Will Energy swords during the Holy Grail War might be difficult, as he had to fight at night. Everyone knew the Holy Grail War was fought at night, and they had to minimize themotion, preventing ordinary people from learning about it. Doctor Roman and the Queen of Sheba had sensed a strange atmosphere in the living room, so they retreated to their room early. What were they doing? Who knew? What else could they be doing? Tohsaka Rin had taken Sakura to her room for a private talk, not wanting her younger sister to mingle with Chen Heng, whom she considered despicable and shameless. Even if he had given her a Master slot for the Holy Grail War, it wasnt eptable. Elder Brother Heng, its time to go to our room. Lets go. Chen Heng obediently followed Luo Li to the room Tohsaka Aoi had arranged for them. Just before closing the door, Chen Heng instinctively nced at Sirin, only to see her biting her lip in an expression filled with resentment. Jeanne dArc seemed alright, but she was staring intently at Chen Heng, still much more restrained than Sirin. Sirin looked at Chen Heng as if she were watching her wife enter a room with another man, metaphorically speaking. Back in his room, Chen Heng didnt go to bed but sat at the desk. He Who Knows Fate: Sirin, whats with that expression? Why so resentful? Herrscher of Pufferfish: Elder Brother, do you know what its like to watch your wife go into another mans room? Efreet: NTR? What an exciting plot! [TL Note: NTR is short fororare, a Japanese term for cheating, being unfaithful, or cuckolding.] Iron Fist Teacher: Youre so young! You know about NTR already? Of all the things to learn! Lord of the White Night: Dont underestimate Itsuka Kotori. She calls herself a love consultant. Faillen Angel Gabriel: How disrespectful of us! Indeed, sending your beloved elder sister to create a harem is no ordinary feat. Efreet: He Who Knows Fate: Sirin, I put up with you reading brocon erotica, but why are you also reading NTR erotica? What do you normally read? Herrscher of Pufferfish: Dont change the subject! Elder Brother, why didnt you refuse? He Who Knows Fate: Why should I refuse? Herrscher of Pufferfish: Elder Brother, dont tell me you really want Luo Li to be your girlfriend? He Who Knows Fate: Why would you think that? Herrscher of Pufferfish: You went into a room together. Why wouldnt I think that? Lord of the White Night: Oh, is it a fiercepetition between childhood friends and neers? Faillen Angel Gabriel: Actually, both Luo Li and Sirin are neers. Mo Qingtong is the childhood friend, doomed to lose. nk Never Loses: This time, its a victory for the siscons. Both Sirin and Luo Li are younger sisters. Younger sisters are the best. He Who Knows Fate: Why do you people always turn serious topics into nonsense? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Maybe its a talent of this Dimension Administrators Association. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Elder Brother, answer my question. He Who Knows Fate: Sirin, your head must be overheated. If theres anyone to me, it should be Root Shiki. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Huh? What does it have to do with me? He Who Knows Fate: You tell me. Didnt you set Luo Li as my girlfriend? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: I just randomly set it up. I didnt ask you to take it seriously. He Who Knows Fate: Youre waiting for the drama, arent you? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: How could I? Im a world consciousness, and no matter how bored I am, I wont gossipunless you cant resist. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Thats right, Elder Brother. You must be harboring errant thoughts about Luo Li. He Who Knows Fate: Enough, enough. Sirin, you dont have to worry about anything inappropriate happening. Well be busy with the Holy Grail War at night, you know. Itsmon knowledge. Herrscher of Pufferfish: You have a point there. Solomon: But the Holy Grail War officially starts tomorrow, right? What are you going to do tonight? Herrscher of Pufferfish: He Who Knows Fate: Tonight, I n to take care of those four reincarnators. They may not be a major threat, but they are a nuisance. Furthermore, they are vile. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Elder Brother, I want to go too. He Who Knows Fate: Have you finished the Fate anime series? Herrscher of Pufferfish: No, not yet He Who Knows Fate: Then have you undergone your ability second awakening? Herrscher of Pufferfish: No, not yet. But didnt Elder Brother say wed do that after returning to our original world? That way, my power system can align more with your world. He Who Knows Fate: Thats why I worry about your safety. If you got even a little hurt, it would break my heart. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Hehe. He Who Knows Fate: Okay, stop snickering. If you have time, watch more of the anime series involving the Holy Grail War or get some sleep. Dont stay upte. Ill take care of the reincarnators. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Understood, Elder Brother. Ill catch up on the anime, then. Be careful when you fight the reincarnators. Ill wait for you toe back. He Who Knows Fate: Alright, alright. Dont worry. Queen of Ice and Snow: If I didnt know Chen Heng well, I would certainly think he was a seasoned yboy. He seems to have handled Sirin with just a few words. Book 6: Chapter 17: Damn you, Aqua! Book 6: Chapter 17: Damn you, Aqua! Efreet: You wouldnt understand. This is a subtle and indirect method to soothe or appease a girl, the most lethal of all. Solomon: Chen Heng, I entrust the reincarnators to you. He Who Knows Fate: Dont worry. Kazuma the Brute: This is odd. Why cant the Pok Ball sold by the Dimension Administrators Association capture Aqua? Big Brother Chen Heng, do you know why? Ive hit Aqua on the head over ten times already, yet she wont go into the Pok Ball. Umaru-chan: I knew youd do something like this, Kazuma the Brute. Its just like you. Kazuma the Brute: Thanks for thepliment. But speaking of brutality, I still cant surpass Big Brother Chen Heng. After all, hes the man who desires to be the father of a world consciousness! He Who Knows Fate: Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: I feel offended! Workaholic Gil: Speaking of Aqua, shes a goddess, isnt she? Kazuma the Brute: Yeah, although I hate to admit it, this useless Aqua is indeed a goddess. Since a goddess isnt human, a Pok Ball should be able to capture her, right? God Sai: Have you ever considered her affection level toward you? Kazuma the Brute: Aqua eats my food, drinks my drinks, and even makes me pay her debts. Surely, there must be some level of affection. Lord of the White Night: No, no, no. If you think that way, youre underestimating Aqua. Faillen Angel Gabriel: From what I know of Aqua, her affectionis probably pitifully low. Workaholic Gil: To put it bluntly, thats how deities are. They feel entitled to adoration, and when people serve them, they take it for granted. However, when people no longer serve them, they will Kazuma the Brute: Fall to their knees and beg me for food or money to buy drinks. Workaholic Gil: Lord of the White Night: Aqua is quite peculiar. Among all the goddesses Ive seen, Ive never encountered one whos evolved into such a neurotic goddess. Faillen Angel Gabriel: Neurotic women and Aqua are different species. Please dont insult neurotic women and conte them. Workaholic Gil: Although the goddesses of my world act capriciously, theyre not foolish. Sorry, but I cant offer you any constructive advice. Kazuma the Brute: Alright, then. Big Brother Chen Heng, do you have any suggestions? He Who Knows Fate: My advice isdo you truly n to capture Aqua? You need to think about the benefits she can bring you. Kazuma the Brute: Benefits? He Who Knows Fate: Yes. If you truly wish to capture her, you have to think about the benefits she can bring you, like support in battle or assistance with intelligence. Next in priority would be providing logistical support. At worst, she might be useless, but she could at least gently encourage you. Kazuma the Brute: None of those seem to apply. Aqua is just useless. He Who Knows Fate: Then why capture her? Kazuma the Brute: Right! Listening to one piece of advice from you is better than reading books for ten years! If I do convince her, wont I have to support her for life? That sounds frightening. He Who Knows Fate: If you truly want to convince her, I have a suggestion. Just tell her straightforwardly that if she goes into the ball, youll provide her with everything she wants: snacks, chips, c, chocte, and so on. Maybe then, shell want to be captured, even beg you to do it. Kazuma the Brute: No way, absolutely not. I dont have enough of those for myself; why would I give them to her? No! Id rather capture a Slime or a Giant Toad as a pet than Aqua. Rather, I should say it is fortunate that I failed to capture her. [TL Note: Im sure most people reading this novel would know what a slime is, but every novel/game/anime has a different take on the basic slime monster (a living gtinous blob). Giant Toads are one of the monsters in KonoSuba: Gods Blessing on This Wonderful World! Here are the entries for Slimes and Giant Toads specific to KonoSuba: Gods Blessing on This Wonderful World!: /wiki/Slime and /wiki/Giant_Toad.] Kazuma the Brute: Speaking of which, Wiz is a lich and not human. I can capture her in a Pok Ball. [TL Note: Wiz is one of the characters in KonoSuba: Gods Blessing on This Wonderful World! Here is more information about her: /wiki/Wiz.] Kazuma the Brute: Thank you for the reminder, Big Brother Chen Heng. Im going to find Wiz now. He Who Knows Fate: Wait, Im not taking the me for this. I never said you should capture Wiz. She can be considered one of the two beings with a conscience in your transmigrated world. Queen of Ice and Snow: Alright, just give it up. Satou Kazuma was just looking for an excuse. He Who Knows Fate: Ever since gaining the Absolute Precognition, Chen Heng found delight in the group chat. The people in the group constantly surprised him with their unexpected thoughts. After all, if nothing unexpected happened in reality, Chen Heng could see the future, so it would be predetermined, unchanging. However, surprises were not always a good thing. Sometimes, strange things that Chen Heng never expected would happen, like this time. In this case, he ended up bearing the me for no reason. The more Chen Heng thought about it, the more furious he felt. However, he could not hit Satou Kazuma now, so he decided to vent his anger on the reincarnators. If not for the reincarnators meddling in the Holy Grail War, resulting in the rules being changed, he wouldnt be in this world. If he werent in this world, his statements might have changed, and he wouldnt be med for something he didnt do. It was all the reincarnators fault. Right, theres no mistaking it. Its all the reincarnators fault! Maybe this was the real meaning of an unwarranted disaster: bearing me without knowing it, the most lethal of all. As Chen Heng was about to jump out the window to grab the four reincarnators and give them a beating, Luo Li suddenly spoke. Elder Brother, take me with you? Luo Li, do you know what Im about to do? He was quite surprised that Luo Li knew what he was nning. Elder Brother, do you know what kind of ability I have? A time ability user. Thats right. Im a time ability user, one that can use all aspects, at that. Whether pausing, rewinding, or fast-forwarding time, or seeing the past or the future, they are all part of my time ability. At my peak, I could see the future, but now I can only do so a little with the Primal Chaos Bell. Im sorry, Luo Li. Its my fault you had to detonate your time crystal. Otherwise, you might have had a more exciting life. Also, thank you. Chen Heng bowed his head and apologized to Luo Li, then thanked her. ording to his ancestor, he owed his life to Luo Li, who had reset the worlds time by detonating her time crystal. If Luo Li had not done that, he would not have re:lived and joined the Dimension Administrators Association. Book 6: Chapter 18:1: A Discussion on the Power of Luo Li’s Time Ability, Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 18:1: A Discussion on the Power of Luo Lis Time Ability, Part 1 Without joining the Dimension Administrators Association, I never would have acquired the visualization technique. Without that, I couldnt have visualized my ancestor. Who knows when my ancestor would think of returning home to check if I had not done that? Perhaps my bones would have already been reduced to ashes by then. Luo Li should be destined for a brighter future. With her control over time and the systems assistance, even if she couldnt be a transcender, she should have been able to rise to a position of unprecedented power. Chen Heng didnt believe that detonating the time crystal caused her no harm or fundamental damage. Otherwise, she could infinitely reset without consequences; how buggy would that be? However, Luo Li never spoke of the matter. Luo Li said nothing. Instead, she walked over to Chen Heng and slowly entered his embrace, showing aforted expression. Elder Brother Heng, its not fair for you to think this way. Think about it from another perspective. If you hadnt saved me before the reset, or if you had saved me but hadnt revived my nearly dead heart with your clumsy caregiving, what would I be like now? Perhaps no different from a walking corpse. Karma is a set of cause and effect. An effect happens because of a cause. Without Elder Brother saving me, there would be no me saving Elder Brother. So if someone is to say thanks, it should be me thanking you. Whats wrong, Elder Brother? Why are you so silent? Luo Li initially thought Chen Heng would say something. However, he remained silent even after a while, so she looked up at him, only to find him deep in thought. I was wondering, was I really that clumsy when taking care of you? Pfft! Elder Brother, is that all you were thinking about? Luo Li couldnt help butugh at Chen Hengs response before quickly resuming her previous expression. Luo Li, you know, your smile is beautiful. Though Luo Lis smile was fleeting, Chen Heng saw it as he had kept his eyes on her. To be honest, Luo Li truly looks beautiful when she smiles at me. Elder Brother, youve be much better at givingpliments. Really? I didnt know that. Of course its true. You used to be so bad at taking care of people and givingpliments. When Ipleted the Special Affairs Bureaus missions and looked to you for praise, youd just pat my head instead ofplimenting me. Dont you know that patting a girls head has a special meaning? And actually, its not evenfortable for the girl. Only a virgin would think patting a girls head is a reward; you are the only one who would feel good. Luo Li released her hold on Chen Hengs waist, moved ten centimeters back, and raised her head to look at Chen Heng. Chen Heng truly had not known that. Little Li, youve changed. You dont pamper me like before. Youve hurt my heart, Chen Heng said, feigning sadness. Should Younger Sisterpensate you, Elder Brother? Any way you want! Luo Li yfully licked her lips as she spoke. Illfort myself; thats enough. I wont trouble you, Little Li. Chen Heng backed down shamefully. Little Li, your personality doesnt match what I saw through the Absolute Precognition. Chen Hengs vision of Luo Li was of a detached individual who spoke little and couldnt tease him as she was doing now. Of course, he knew that Luo Li had some yandere traits after her re:life, but he found they didnt sh with her detached persona. People change. After your death, I lived alone for a long time. During those long years, I worked hard to earn points to strengthen my time ability. As I did so, I pondered what Id need to do if I truly went back to the past. While speaking, Luo Li began leading Chen Heng to the bed. He followed her obediently, and when they reached the bed, she sat down and patted herp invitingly. She was wearing a white sailor suit, along with white knee-high socks. The dazzling creamy skin between her socks and skirt had repeatedly caught Chen Hengs eye ever since it appeared; he simply could not help himself. Perhaps Luo Li had noticed his reaction, for she seemed ready to give him ap pillow. Gazing at the bright white of Luo Lis creamy skin and the matching knee-high socks, Chen Heng felt entranced. Come on, Elder Brother. I prepared this outfit just for you. Arent you going to try it? Luo Li patted herp once more. This time, Chen Heng did not refuse. After a moment of hesitation, he came to the bedside, took off his shoes, andid his head on Luo Lis thighs. So soft and warm Luo Li, your outfit Does it suit your taste, Brother? I picked it especially for you. It aligns with your fetishes, doesnt it? For some reason, Luo Lis words make me feel like a pervert. Am I just imagining it? But then again, what was wrong with a man being a little perverted? Alright, alright, back to the point. After a long analysis and heavyputation by the system, I came to a conclusion. Simply having a detached attribute wont help me win over men, so I decided to change. Thats all? A smart person like youLuo Lithought for so long and even had the help of the system, only toe to this conclusion? Also, isnt it a bit inappropriate? Besides, which detached person admits to being detached? Book 6: Chapter 18:2: A Discussion on the Power of Luo Li’s Time Ability, Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 18:2: A Discussion on the Power of Luo Lis Time Ability, Part 2 Chen Heng was lying on Luo Lisp, with a clear view of most of her lowered face. As has been mentioned in the past, Luo Lis figure was just slightly better than Sirins. Luo Li was 15 years old this year, but even so, she was already slightlyrger than Mo Qingtong. Actually, if you think about it, Jeanne dArc probably had the bustiest figure among the girls around Chen Heng. No, perhaps it was Skadi [Arknights]; after all, she was nicknamed Milk Jug Skadi. Chen Heng wasnt one of those guys who could determine a girls measurements just by looking at her swimsuit. Elder Brother, are you thinking naughty thoughts? Luo Li caught the vacant look in Chen Hengs eyes and sensed deep malice from him. Noticing where his gaze hadnded, she knew what he was thinking. Her right hand promptly pinched Chen Hengs soft flesh at his waist. Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! Little Li, let go! I was wrong! Chen Heng tried to sit up but was pressed back by Luo Lis left hand. She genuinely pinned him. Why hadnt I realized before that Luo Li was so strong? What exactly were you wrong about? Based on your answer, Ill decide if you deserve the death penalty, Luo Li asked sweetly, her tone belying her ruthless words. I was wrong to wonder why Little Lis chest wasnt as big as Jeanne dArcs. Luo Li didnt respond but increased the pressure of her right hand. Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! I was wrong! Little Li, stop pinching, or itll swell! Chen Heng struggled but was suppressed by Luo Lis Primal Chaos Bell. Yes, the Primal Chaos Bell. The Primal Chaos Bell can be used like this? Humph! Elder Brother, mocking a girls chest isnt gentlemanly behavior. Besides, I can still grow, Luo Li protested. Although she rarely cared about others opinions, she took Chen Hengs words exceptionally seriously. You can give up, Little Li, Chen Heng retorted. I have the Absolute Precognition. I know how much youll grow in the next two years. Ouch! Ouch! Ouch! I was wrong! I was wrong! Just look at Chen Hengs wretched appearance, putting his foot in his mouth. However, he spoke the truth. Using his Absolute Precognition, he had seen the two of them extremely close, even to the point where he apanied her to buy underwear. How could he not know her size? In those two years, there had been hardly any growth. Elder Brother! Myck of growth in the next few years is only because my nutrition didnt keep up. Otherwise, it would definitely be bigger. Also, dont make fun of my figure. Alright, alright, alright. I got it. But Luo Li, youre only 15 this year. Isnt it too early to think about these things? Whats wrong with being 15? In ancient times, girls couldpete for men at this age. Besides, you know this is just my physical age, not my real one. Alright, alright. We need to deal with those reincarnators now. Although Luo Lisp was tempting andfortable, duty called. Chen Heng knew he had to get to work. Otherwise, he might meet a terrible fate, unable to fight back against Luo Li, as he did not dare to. ErmElder Brother, where are those reincarnators staying? Luo Li was reluctant to end theirp-pillow time together. It had been hard for her to get time alone with Chen Heng; how could she let the reincarnators ruin it? Damned reincarnators! Fuyuki City Hyatt Hotel, 12th floor, rooms 1205C1208. They booked all those rooms, Chen Heng said, unaware of Luo Lis intent. However, he still revealed the reincarnators address straightforwardly. Ding! Just as he finished speaking, Chen Heng heard the Primal Chaos Bell above him ring. Then, it returned to Luo Lis hand so quickly that he barely saw it. At that moment, Chen Heng felt a particrly odd sensation. Although only an instant had psed, he felt like a long time had gone by. Furthermore, he also briefly felt thin air behind his head, but exquisite contact with Luo Lis thighs instantly dispelled this feeling. Just then, Luo Li said some horrifying words to the bewildered Chen Heng. The problems solved, Elder Brother Heng. Those reincarnators have been dealt with. Then he saw Luo Li, who was serving as hisp pillow, rubbing her temples. Huh? What the heck? I havent done anything, and the reincarnators have already been dealt with? Were they so unlucky as to choke to death on water, or did some other Master take care of them, or was it Chen Heng looked at Luo Li. Perhaps Luo Li, who is currently acting as myp pillow, used her time ability to defeat all those reincarnators? This is too ridiculous, isnt it? Alright. Elder Brother, dont look at me like that. I did it. With the help of the Primal Chaos Bell, I can use my full strength for a short time. Of course, there is a cooldown for this. Even a brief moment is enough for someone with the time ability to aplish many things. I can kill four lousy reincarnators within a frozen instant. These reincarnators were the weakest Ive ever killed. This works too? Isnt this a bit too exaggerated? Chen Hengs spiritual perception hadnt detected Luo Lis brief disappearance. The thin air hed felt behind his head had indeed been real. If he fought Luo Li, he probably wouldnt see her move before getting beaten. Forget calling her Time Witch; Time Demon Lord was more like it. Dont be so surprised, Elder Brother. The Primal Chaos Bell is quite powerful. Furthermore, your ancestor seems to have added something mystical to it, healing my time crystal, which was severely damaged due to the self-detonation, and restoring my strength. After rubbing her temples, Luo Li rxed. Even with the Primal Chaos Bells assistance, defeating four reincarnators in an instant had been a bit strenuous. That was why she suffered a headache. However, she recovered quickly. This pain was bearable; she had endured years without Chen Heng, so what was this inparison? The real loss would have been letting those damned reincarnators disturb their precious time alone together. I think my ancestor may have made a mistake. Maybe you are his real descendant, and Im just an addition, Chen Heng said, looking at Luo Li with a touch of resentment. Chen Heng admitted he was jealous; he wanted the impressive Primal Chaos Bell too. If Chen Heng wanted to rush through the Holy Grail War, it would take him a night or an hour, but in Luo Lis case, she could do it in less than a minute. Although Golden Glitter might pose some problems with his many Noble Phantasms, surely none could match an enhanced Great-Deste-World version of the Primal Chaos Bell? Book 6: Chapter 19:1: With Points, One Can Do Anything One Wants, Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 19:1: With Points, One Can Do Anything One Wants, Part 1 Wasnt Luo Lis strength a bit excessive? Chen Heng had wanted to handle the matter himself, hoping the reincarnators could provide some entertainment to vent his anger. However, before he could say anything, she had resolved the situation, leaving him at a loss. Ding! The Primal Chaos Bell, which Luo Li had withdrawn, flew out again, ringing asionally. Chen Heng even detected some joy in the rhythm of the bell. This Primal Chaos Bell seemed intelligent. He then thought of his Four Immortal Executioner Swords, stored only as decorations in his spatial storage. Alright, alright. Little Bell,e back now, Luo Li said, and the Primal Chaos Bell responded with a ring and returned to Luo Lis body. I really want one. Alright, alright. Elder Brother, theres no need for envy. Whats mine is yours; whats there to envy? However, you cant use the Primal Chaos Bell, Luo Li said. Seeing Chen Hengs longing gaze, she bent down and kissed his forehead in constion. ------ The characters: Domineering CEO: Luo Li Delicate Wife: Chen Heng High-Performance Sports Car: Primal Chaos Bell Scene: The domineering CEO lovingly offers ap pillow to the delicate wife, notices the envious gaze toward the high-performance sports car, and gentlyforts the delicate wife with a kiss. ------ (s - )s ߩ (Table Flip) (s㧥)s ߩ (Flip it again!) Chen Heng despaired somewhat over the scene that had just yed out in his mind. No matter how he looked at itbe it the martial aspect, the one being doted on, or the one doing the givinghe was clearly the delicate wife! Whats the matter, Elder Brother? Whats with your expressions? Luo Li asked, curiously watching Chen Hengs face change once every ten seconds while on herp. Nothing, nothing at all. Chen Heng shook his head, not wishing to reveal his thoughts. That tickles, Elder Brother! Stop moving. Chen Heng forgot he was lying on Luo Lis thighs, so when he shook his head Anyway, he quickly settled down. Elder Brother, would you like something special? After all, the night is long. There are no reincarnators or the Holy Grail War to disturb us. Lets have some private time, Luo Li offered. Then, Luo Li slowly Chen Heng didnt refuse. It wasnt that he wanted to say yes; he was just toofortable and had begun to enjoy himself. ------ The next day: Chen Heng emerged from the room, looking exhausted. Anyone could tell he had expended a great deal of energyst night; otherwise, his eyes would not appear so listless. In contrast, Luo Li walked out with a radiant glow. Elder Brother, what did the two of you dost night? Sirin asked, her eyes narrowed in jealous suspicion. What did we do? We didnt do anything, Chen Heng rasped in response. Elder Brother, youre lying. Look at you two. Tell me the truth; what happened? Did you already Never mind, just tell me. I can handle it. I-I think I can handle it. Sirin trembled, pointing shakily at Chen Heng and Luo Li. Based on Sirins experience from reading erotica from the past few days, if she guessed right, the two must have I was clearly first! Be it Wait, thats not right. It seems like she was actually the first. Even so, its not right! IQueen Sirinhave never let anyone else have what I want! Im a five-core Herrscher; I wont lose to Luo Li. Come and fight me if you dare. What are you talking about, Sirin? Never mind, you two continue chatting. Im going back to bed. The Chiliad Sword Conception really takes a lot of effort. My Will Energy is down to 20 percent. Ermmaybe after eating. Chen Heng did not understand what Sirin meant, unable to react properly, as he had drained too much Will Energy. This was akin to a person who had pulled an all-nighter and felt loggy the next day after the excitement passed. He only wanted to sleep, nothing else. Chen Heng and Luo Li hadnt done anything; Luo Li had merely cleaned Chen Hengs ears. Although Chen Heng felt he would not have any of such filth after reaching the Nascent Soul Realm, he couldnt deny the process was pleasant, especially with Luo Lis attractive creamy legs. After knowing Luo Lis true strength, Chen Heng had rxedpletely. He had spent the night forming two Will Energy swords and had even taken a small blue pill to help him finish. Nheless, he only had 20 percent of his Will Energy left. Will Energy was different from Spiritual Energy. If one ran out of Spiritual Energy, one could still fight with their physical body. However, if one ran out of Will Energywell, it did not even have to go that far, just having only 20 percent left would doone would feel extremely fatigued, unable to concentrate. This would have a significant impact on ones uracy and maximum strength when using abilities. In any case, it was currently daytime, and the Holy Grail War would not take ce. Furthermore, not all the Heroic Spirits had been summoned yet. How were they to have a Holy Grail War? Ah! Oh! Elder Brother, are you alright? Need a massage to rx? Sirin offered, trying to improve her image in Chen Hengs eyes after realizing she had misunderstood him. I appreciate the offer, but do you even know how to massage? Chen Heng asked. No Sirin immediately felt defeated. How would she know how to give a massage? But I can get Be to give you a massage! Sirin suddenly remembered Be, who was in the Pok Ball. Leave Be alone. Be cant handle such difficult things. Its already hard enough for her to serve and feed you. Spare her this time, Chen Heng said, waving his hand in dismissal of Sirins proposal. Does Elder Brother Heng need me to massage you? Ive learned a bit about massage, Luo Li said, looking at Sirin with a distant expression and then turning her head to Chen Heng with a slight smile. Although Luo Li did not betray any contempt, Sirin could feel the deep disdain in Luo Lis heart. Sirins face swelled up like a pufferfish in anger. Luo Li, you learned massage before? Thats great; Ill leave it to you. The fact that Luo Li knew how to give a massage was unexpected to Chen Heng, but since she had the talent, he decided not to waste it. He sat on the living-room sofa in anticipation of Luo Lis massage. In fact, Luo Li had never learned massage, but she had points, more specifically, system points. Book 6: Chapter 19:2: With Points, One Can Do Anything One Wants, Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 19:2: With Points, One Can Do Anything One Wants, Part 2 Before Luo Lis re:life, she used points to improve her time ability to its ultimate level, where no further improvement was possiblea significant investment of points. As the saying goes, n before you act. After upgrading her time ability to the point where she could reset time, she had taken advantage of her nearly invincible time ability to gain more points before re:living. This way, Luo Li could ensure that she could recover her abilities as quickly as possible after re:living. Hence, she was now a richdy. However, she didnt spend the points on her time ability right after re:living. Instead, she had waited until the Chen n ancestor gave her the Primal Chaos Bell, then used the mysterious gift inside it to restore her time abilitys foundation before spending the points. Fixing Luo Lis shattered time ability foundation would have required an astronomical amount of points, and the Chen n ancestor saved her from this expense. The mysterious small gift given by the Chen n ancestor was even more useful and effective than spending points, significantly enhancing Luo Lis time ability. Therefore, Luo Li really was the descendant, and Chen Heng was just an add-on. Luo Li spent 500 points to purchase mid-tier massage techniques and began massaging Chen Hengs head. Skills rted to everyday life were quite cheap in the system or the Dimension Administrators Associations store at the earlier tiers, but the upper tiers required terrifying amounts of points. The Dimension Administrators Association also has massage techniques, but Sirin could not buy them forck of funds. Although it sounded very materialistic, Sirin truly had no money. Even with the pocket money from Chen Heng, Sirin didnt dare to spend carelessly since he could see her spending records. Without financial freedom, Sirin was like a young schoolgirl managed by her parents, having a little money but afraid to spend it lest she incur parental preaching. Luo Li had saved a significant amount of points and had now also saved on foundation repair costs. Hencesorry, with points, one could do anything one wanted. Its veryfortable. I didnt expect you to have such a great technique, Luo Li. If you find itfortable, Ill massage you whenever I have time, Elder Brother. Sure. After Luo Li had massaged Chen Heng for some time, Tohsaka Aoi finished preparing breakfast. It had to be said that Tohsaka Aois breakfast tasted pretty good. Although it was not as delicious as the food made by Chen Heng, he was quite satisfied just having someone else cook for himand for free too. Chen Heng had a severe headache now and wanted nothing to do with cooking whatsoever. Even if he could make it very delicious, he didnt want to lift a finger. After breakfast, Chen Heng found an empty clearing in the Tohsaka house and began practicing his sword. This was why he had insisted on getting up early for breakfast. Practicing the sword was deeply ingrained in Chen Hengs bones; even if his sword technique was the weakest among all his abilities, Chen Heng still loved it deeply. Therefore, he added to yas and Gaias ounts in his notebook. Those garbage Counter Forces. They didnt recognize the greatest strength of others. How can a mere Ruler or Archerpare to Saber? They are simply rubbish! After practicing the sword for an hour while in a daze, Chen Heng performed a spatial jump back to his room, flung off his shoes, copsed onto the bed, and fell asleep immediately. Sleeping was the best way to recover Will Energy, without a doubt. Unfortunately, perhaps due to the excessive use of Will Energy, Chen Hengs abilitys uracy had deteriorated, leading to a slight deviation in the spatial jumps destination. Although it was in the Tohsaka house, it wasnt his original room. The tired Chen Heng didnt notice anything amiss and went straight to sleep without even opening his eyes to look around. The guest rooms in the Tohsaka house looked exactly the same anyway. The result was that when Chen Heng woke up, he discovered he wasnt the only one in the bed. There was also Jeanne dArc, and he had his arms around her waist. Chen Heng looked up and saw Jeanne dArcs face filled with hauteur (a French kind of disdain). Have you hugged me enough? No. Is itfortable? Comfortable. Cough! Cough! How long have I been hugging you? Chen Heng asked, fully awake now. After coughing twice, he released his grip on Jeanne dArc and sat up in bed. You shouldnt be asking how long youve hugged me, but how long youve slept. I was here ying games, and after you appeared, you took off your shoes, hugged me, and never let go. Its already five in the evening. Jeanne dArc yed on her handheld game console and munched on a Pocky stick as she responded to Chen Heng. So, youre saying You hugged me for nearly ten hours. If I werent a Heroic Spirit, you would have given me problems long ago. Why didnt you wake me up? Chen Heng asked as he straightened his clothes, climbed over Jeanne dArc to put on his shoes, and stood by the bed. I didnt have the heart to wake you up since you looked so tired. Dont misunderstand; its just for the sake of these games and snacks. I dont care about you at all, Jeanne dArc said, exining why she hadnt woken Chen Heng and adding a rification to prevent misunderstanding. Alright, I wont misunderstand. Thank you, Jeanne dArc, for showing me this rare consideration. As he said this, Chen Heng nced at the Pok Ball, which disyed Jeanne dArcs loyalty value toward him: 90. [TL Note: Reminder: 90 is the level of a crush.] Thisisnt her loyalty value a little too high? Chen Heng suddenly felt unworthy of Jeanne dArcs affection, realizing he had spent very little time with her. By the way, Jeanne dArc, are you interested in joining the Dimension Administrators Association? The Dimension Administrators Association? Is that the organization youre part of? Thats right. Are you interested? I have a few invitation letters to the Dimension Administrators Association. Chen Heng pulled out an invitation letter from his spatial storage. Is this for me? Wont it be a waste? This item seems precious, Jeanne dArc said, visibly tempted when Chen Heng made his offer. It is indeed precious, so just tell me if you want it or not. Book 6: Chapter 20: Easiest Woman to Handle Joins the Association Book 6: Chapter 20: Easiest Woman to Handle Joins the Association Is it really alright for me to ept this invitation letter when even Luo Li and Qingtong havent received one? Jeanne dArc asked, hesitating over her own concerns. Whats wrong with you having an association invitation letter, given your qualifications? Youpletely deserve it, Jeanne dArc. Believe me. Ive already given Luo Li her invitation. As for Qingtong, although I do not know why she is not here, Ill give her one when we get home. Without waiting for Jeanne dArcs reply, Chen Heng shoved the association invitation letter into her hand. Although she said nothing, her expression showed that she was pleased to receive the invitation letter. By the way, did anyone see us while I was sleeping? I mean, see us hugging each other? Chen Heng asked, suddenly thinking of something just before leaving the room. You mean you hugging me, not us hugging each other. Fine, fine. Dont sweat the details. Did anyone see us? Everyone saw. Everyone? What do you mean by everyone? Chen Heng was a little stunned and wanted rification, hoping Jeanne dArc had misspoken, as he could not ept this. Exactly what the word means. Luo Li came in right after you jumped into the room. She said she sensed your auraquite a mystical exnation. She was going to wake you, but you were sleeping so soundly that she left quietly after a while and closed the door. So, it was just Luo Li, then? Chen Heng asked, to which Jeanne dArc rolled her eyes as if he were a fool. You havent forgotten that Sirin and I share this room, have you? Sirin seemed angry for some reason when she came back, and her anger intensified when she saw you hugging me. Then? Sirin wanted to shout but stifled herself. However, her half-shout was enough to attract the others in the living room, and almost everyone saw, including Tohsaka Rin and Tohsaka Sakura. Only Tohsaka Aoi, who was dealing with something else, missed it. Jeanne dArc finished her summary before turning her attention to the Dimension Administrators Association invitation letter. You can use the Dimension Administrators Association invitation letter by silently invoking it in your mind. Chen Heng exined how to use the invitation letter, even though he seemed a bit distracted, just before leaving the room. Alright, alright. I got it. Get out quickly. ------ Chen Heng was now the living rooms center of focus, with Sirin and Luo Li seated, nking him. The others, like Doctor Roman and Tohsaka Rin, sat on sofas further away, enjoying the spectacle. He Who Knows Fate: Tohsaka Rin watching is one thing, but, Doctor Roman, wont you help me out here? Solomon: Sorry, unable to assist. The atmosphere has been building for a while. Chen Heng felt like he was under interrogation. Things seemed bad. Everyone, this is a misunderstanding. Cant you believe me? he asked, trying to clear his name. Elder Brother Heng, I understand you were confused because you used up all your Will Energy yesterday, which led you to spend the whole day sleeping with Jeanne dArc in your arms. But wrong is wrong. Ive alreadypensated Jeanne dArc by giving her a Dimension Administrators Associations invitation letter. And then? This time, it was Sirins turn. Thats it. Elder Brother Heng, did you say you gave a Dimension Administrators Associations invitation letter to Jeanne dArc? Luo Li suddenly asked, interrupting Chen Heng. Yes, whats the matter? No, nothing. After saying this, Luo Li suddenly produced a Dimension Administrators Association invitation letter and invoked it silently. Ding! Wee, Time Witch, to the Dimension Administrators Association! Ding! Wee, Easiest Woman to Handle, to the Dimension Administrators Association! Easiest Woman to Handle: Wait! Whats the meaning of this disy name?! What do you mean by easiest woman to handle? Time Witch: Hello, everyone. Im Luo Li. Efreet: Hello, Luo Li. So, if Time Witch is Luo Li, Easiest Woman to Handle must be Jeanne dArc, right? Easiest Woman to Handle: How did you know its me? Umaru-chan: Well, its obvious since youre the easiest woman to handle. Easiest Woman to Handle: Lord of the White Night: Suddenly, not having Merlin here to mess around feels strange. But I must say, Yakumo Yukari, keep it up and teach Merlin a harsher lesson. The Dimension Administrators Association is not a ce for antics in the first ce. Magus of Flowers: Im still here. Can you stop speaking ill of me so openly? Queen of Ice and Snow: Oh, Merlin, you still have the energy to chat? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: It seems the intensity is still not enough, Merlin. Keep getting more excited. Magus of Flowers: No more excitement. I cant keep going. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: In my Gap, whether you can keep going is not for you to decide. Magus of Flowers: Vengeance Witch: So, can someone exin to me what the Easiest Woman to Handle thing is about? He Who Knows Fate: Huh? You changed your name? By the way, I am Chen Heng. Vengeance Witch: Isnt that obvious? Why cant I change my name? What was with that name just now? Faillen Angel Gabriel: Understand this: The disy name given to you when the Dimension Administrators Association first adds you is based on your characteristics from the past, present, and future. nk Never Loses: As the saying goes, a name may be wrong, but a disy name never is. I Have a Strong Presence: If you want to understand, you can look into the game Fate/Grand Order. Chen Heng can teach you the specifics. Magus of Flowers: No, I think having Jeanne dArc look at the erotica rted to her would be more suitable and easier to understand. Vengeance Witch: Erotica? Why would I have such things? Efreet: Hey! Not bad. You know what erotica are. He Who Knows Fate: Merlin, if you have the energy to talk, it means Yakumo Yukari hasnt pushed you hard enough @17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Understood. Magus of Flowers: Come on, not again. Let me rest for a bit. He Who Knows Fate: Speaking of which, Ive never seen erotica of Fu Hua, even though Fu Hua is so popr. Chen Heng is trying to change the subject! t-Chested Chinese: He Who Knows Fate: Immortal, youre here? Chen Heng has crashed! Book 6: Chapter 21:1: Root: Chen Heng, Your College Entrance Exams Are About to Start, Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 21:1: Root: Chen Heng, Your College Entrance Exams Are About to Start, Part 1 t-Chested Chinese: I think I roughly know what erotica are, but you Vengeance Witch: t-Chested Chinese? Immortal? You must be Fu Hua from Honkai Impact 3rd. Efreet: Have you yed this game? Vengeance Witch: I yed it for a while. The Pok Ball Chen Heng bought for me has many games, including Honkai Impact 3rd. Vengeance Witch: Speaking of which, I once saw a life-sized Fu Hua body pillow in Chen Hengs room. He Who Knows Fate: Wait, Jeanne dArc, how did you see it? Vengeance Witch: I went looking for snacks one day t-Chested Chinese: So, Chen Heng, you really have a life-sized body pillow of me at home? He Who Knows Fate: Its a misunderstanding. I actually got your life-sized body pillow as a part of a gift box I purchased when ying Honkai Impact 3rd Vengeance Witch: Speaking of which, the image looks quitewell, you know He Who Knows Fate: .. t-Chested Chinese: Have you ever heard of Ki Impact? [TL Note: Ki Impact is one of Fu Huas moves. Its a punch that deals very high damage.] He Who Knows Fate: Im sorry, Immortal Phoenix. I didnt lie! t-Chested Chinese: I forgive you. He Who Knows Fate: Ah! Is this really some kind of omnipotent spell? Immortal Phoenix, I invoke you! t-Chested Chinese: Ki He Who Knows Fate: Ah! Im sorry, Im really sorry, Immortal. Forgive me again. t-Chested Chinese: Magus of Flowers: By the way, Jeanne dArc, I forgot to tell you. You can go to the Dimension Administrators Associations store topare the prices of a regr Pok Ball (yours) and a Heavy Ball (Fafnirs Pok Ball). Youll thank meter. Administrator He Who Knows Fate muted Magus of Flowers for 30 days. Efreet: 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Ah! Although Merlin would not be Merlin if he did not seek trouble, my lesson must have failed since he dared to seek trouble right in front of me. Vengeance Witch: Pok Ball, thats the ball that captured me, right? Also, Fafnirs heavy Pok Ball Vengeance Witch: Chen Heng, didnt you say you would upgrade my Pok Ball as soon as you had the money? He Who Knows Fate: Hold on. Ill upgrade it for you now Vengeance Witch: No need. I want to see how much money this Pok Ball that captured me is worth. He Who Knows Fate: Jeanne dArc, no matter how much your Pok Ball is worth, remember, its a token of my affection, Chen Heng suddenly eximed, grabbing Jeanne dArcs shoulder firmly. ...Are you trying to hide certain information about these Pok Balls? The clever Jeanne dArc suspected something fishy. Chen Heng did not expect Jeanne dArc to suddenly be so smart. After a moment of silence, he decided to change the topic. By the way, Luo Li, after you killed the four reincarnators yesterday, did they leave behind any equipment? Dont change the subject! Tell me whats going on with this Pok Ball. Never mind, Ill find out myself if you dont tell me. The reincarnators didnt leave anything valuable. Rather, the Host God Space reimed their belongings the instant I killed them. Thats it? Even after the reincarnators died, the Host God Space collected the reincarnators things? This host god is so stingy. I wonder, which serial number is that host god? Chen Heng muttered, ignoring Jeanne dArcs protests. I cant hear! I cant hear! I simply cant hear! No matter what you say, I cant hear it! In reality, the host gods of Host God Space are rather stingy. Of course, there are exceptions; sometimes, a foolish host god gifts items from the portable spatial storage of rule-breaking reincarnators to those who killed them. However, such host gods are rare. At least, after killing so many reincarnators, I havent seen any drop. Still, I did keep the four Servant summoning slots. Elder Brother, do you want them? Luo Li held out her clenched right hand, and when she opened it, four small beadsy in her palm. I dont want them. Theyre no use to me. Im a Servant; why would I summon Servants? Sirin, do you want them? Me? I dont want them, Sirin responded, still sulking, when she heard Chen Heng mention her name. Then she nced disdainfully at the four beads before returning to her sulking. Does no one want these things, then? I do! I do! Tohsaka Rin, who was sitting on another sofa watching the drama, suddenly raised her hand. You disdain them, but I dont! Give me! Give them all to me! Luo Li simply nced at Tohsaka Rin and ignored her. Ive already given you a Servant for travel expenses, and you want more? How can there be such a good deal? Oh! Right! Luo Li, can you give me those four Servant summoning slots? I just remembered I have a use for them. It suddenly urred to Sirin that if she had these extra 12 Command Spells, even if she could not use the Command Spells of other Servants to control her elder brother, she could spend some points to modify them. Three Command Spells wouldnt have much effect on Chen Heng, but what if she used 15 tomand him to do one thing, would he Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: @He Who Knows Fate He Who Knows Fate: ?? What? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Your college entrance exams are starting soon. He Who Knows Fate: Huh? Impossible. The college entrance exams are still several days away. Chen Heng clearly remembered that there were still four days before his exams; otherwise, he wouldnt have epted this task to fool around with Yakumo Yukari. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Do you remember Customer Service telling you about something? He Who Knows Fate: Customer Service? The thing? You mean the world merger problem? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Yes, yes. Because of the world merger, your world has fast-forwarded! It jumped several days in a sh, so your college entrance exams are soon. What a surprise, right? He Who Knows Fate: Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Choose, choose! Will you continue ying the Holy Grail War or go back for your college entrance exams? He Who Knows Fate: Isnt it obvious? Of course, Ill go back for the college entrance exams. Ive been studying for them for over a decade. How could I not go? When do the exams officially start? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: How would I know? Im not a college entrance exams student, so I havent been paying close attention. He Who Knows Fate: He Who Knows Fate: @t-Chested Chinese, do you know? Chen Heng figured that since the world merger had happened, Fu Hua might be in his world. He wasnt sure if Fu Hua was in Schicksal or China, but what if she was in China? No one in China would ignore the college entrance exams. Even those unrted to the exams would pay attention. Speaking of which, Chen Heng remembered a joke that high school students were protected animals, college entrance exam students were national-level protected animals, but students after the exams became ordinary animals. Anything involving college entrance exams in China was a big deal. Book 6: Chapter 21:2: Root: Chen Heng, Your College Entrance Exams Are About to Start, Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 21:2: Root: Chen Heng, Your College Entrance Exams Are About to Start, Part 2 t-Chested Chinese: Its now 10 PM, and the college entrance exams are tomorrow morning. How much time do you think you have left? He Who Knows Fate: Why would the world merger speed up the worlds time? t-Chested Chinese: Alright, alright. Be content. Your world just fast-forwarded a few days. Ours jumped 20 years in an instant, and I havent said anything yet. He Who Knows Fate: Speaking of which, Fu Hua, I didnt tell you about our worlds merging, right? t-Chested Chinese: No. After I felt the world change, I asked Customer Service, and Customer Service said our worlds had merged. Customer Service said she had told you, so she didnt tell me. He Who Knows Fate: Sorry, sorry. Ive been so busy that I forgot to tell you. Customer Service said the time wasnt certain. I thought it might take a few more days to merge. I didnt expect it to happen so quickly. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: The real situation is that the storyline and settings are alreadyplete, so the merging began. He Who Knows Fate: Its that practical? Herrscher of Pufferfish: Whats going on? Whats going on? Immortal, are you in my world, too? t-Chested Chinese: Why are you calling me Immortal, too? Yes, Im in Chen Hengs house now. He Who Knows Fate: ?? t-Chested Chinese: Thats right. Im in your house. He Who Knows Fate: Immortal,e on. I just mentioned your erotica and life-sized body pillow. Are you really ambushing me at home to beat me up? t-Chested Chinese: God Sai: Is this the second time two members worlds have merged? I Have a Strong Presence: The first time was the merging of Sage Megumis and Hiratsuka Shizukas worlds. Iron Fist Teacher: Yeah, it felt weird back then. I wasnt affected by the world consciousness because I had joined the Dimension Administrators Association. Suddenly, a lot of people appeared who were familiar with me, and I didnt recognize them. It was awkward. I Have a Strong Presence: Indeed, it happened. However, after contacting Customer Service, you could choose to receive the information that the original world consciousness was going to give you. Queen of Ice and Snow: The worlds of Honkai Impact 3rd and Chen Heng are both high-tier worlds with powers, so its not the same as Sage Megumi and Hiratsuka Shizukas merger, right? t-Chested Chinese: Its indeed different. After the world merger, my original power system changed a lot. The Honkai Energy inside me was directly converted into Spiritual Energy for cultivating the Void Arts. Im now a Void Hollow Realm cultivator. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Void Hollow Realm? If I remember correctly, thats the kind of powerhouse that can destroy a nation with a wave of the hand. t-Chested Chinese: Furthermore, Im already close to reaching the Great Maniptor Realm. He Who Knows Fate: Thats a little ridiculous, isnt it? t-Chested Chinese: Customer Service exined that I became a Void Hollow Realm cultivator because the Honkai Energy within me was converted into Spiritual Energy. Furthermore, I was already practicing Void Arts; fast-forwarded through 20 years, it led to my current state as a Void Hollow Realm cultivator. t-Chested Chinese: Also, I didnt deliberately go to your house to ambush you. Im now your master. He Who Knows Fate: Master? t-Chested Chinese: Yes. He Who Knows Fate: Whats going on? t-Chested Chinese: ording to Customer Service, your ancestor arranged for me to be your home tutor. At the same time, I am to teach you the knowledge and life experiences Ive gained over 50,000 years. Lord of the White Night: A divine home tutor, indeed. Solomon: No matter what, bing a home tutor is a bit excessive. t-Chested Chinese: I dont find it excessive. Why do you think I could be a Void Hollow Realm cultivator? Efreet: So, the Void Hollow Realm cultivation was like the tuition fee paid by the Chen n ancestor? t-Chested Chinese: Im more like a tutor and bodyguard. Furthermore, my mind now contains some quite impressive techniques. t-Chested Chinese: Since Ive received the payment, Ill fulfill my duty. Furthermore, since the Chen n ancestor initiated this world merger, which essentially helped humans resolve the Honkai, thanks are still in order. nk Never Loses: What does that mean? He Who Knows Fate: Actually, this world merger was casually requested by my ancestor to resolve Sirins transmigration problem. Umaru-chan: So, what about the Will of Honkai? Was it eradicated? He Who Knows Fate: No, it seems to have be a conceptual demon god. By the way, hows the part of the Will of Honkai in my Pok Ball? Fu Hua was sitting on Chen Hengs couch, looking at the unusually quiet (and timid) Pok Ball. She paused for a moment and replied to Chen Heng. t-Chested Chinese: It? Since its your pet, its memory hasnt changed, and its trembling right now. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Is there anything about me? Queen of Ice and Snow: Big shots are indeed different. Theyre on apletely different scale; handling a minor issue like a world merger is nothing to them. He Who Knows Fate: Keep a low profile. Keep a low profile. Queen of Ice and Snow: I wasnt talking about you. He Who Knows Fate: No worries. Theres essentially not much difference between my ancestor and me. He Who Knows Fate: What I can do, my ancestor can, too. What my ancestor can do, I can also aplish by asking my ancestor for help. Solomon: You have the air of a spoiled, rich second generation. He Who Knows Fate: I need to think about this. Chen Heng withdrew from reality and squatted in a corner to think. Tomorrow is my college entrance exams, and giving up is not an option. I studied for over a decade for this one test. There was no way I can abandon it now. However, it is also the Holy Grail War period, and if I take the exams, what about the Holy Grail War? Chen Heng was not boasting. Besides himself and Luo Li, no one else here could fight. It would be impossible for Doctor Roman. Its no exaggeration to say he is useless. He has no mana or skills; he is here simply to make up the numbers and also bring a wife home. The Queen of Sheba? The Queen of Sheba indeed has somebat value; however, matching Golden Glitter would be tough for her. Luo Li? Luo Li can match any Servant. However, if I return to my world, Luo Li might follow. Chen Heng clearly knew what Luo Lis purpose ining to this world was. Sirin? Forget it. A puffed-up pufferfish isnt trustworthy. I might sound harsh as her elder brother, but in my heart, I know Sirin is exceedingly unreliable. After thinking for a while, Chen Heng returned to the sofa and cast his gaze on Luo Li. Little Li, lets discuss something. I have my college entrance examsing up, so I n to go home and take them while fighting in the Holy Grail War. Ill take the exams during the day ande here at night. However, Im afraid some Servant might ambush us in the daytime. Could you stay in this world and protect everyone? Little Li, youre myst hope. Dont worry, Luo Li reassured him, holding her Primal Chaos Bell. Elder Brother Hengs business is my business. Why not finish the Holy Grail War in one night? If necessary, I can defeat all these Servants in one minute. No, no, no. I can finish the Holy Grail War just as quickly, too, but the situation isplicated. He exined to Luo Li why he was in a hurry but didnt want to end the Holy Grail War quickly. Yakumo Yukari had spent 50,000 points to teach Merlin a lesson to her hearts content, after all. If he ruined her ns, he would not have the points to repay her. Furthermore, that would mean letting Merlin off too easily, which was simply not Chen Hengs style. He could pay the points, but Merlin must die! Book 6: Chapter 22:1: Fu Hua’s First Lesson and Spiritual Energy Resurgence? Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 22:1: Fu Huas First Lesson and Spiritual Energy Resurgence? Part 1 Ki Impact! When Chen Heng returned home through a ck hole from the Holy Grail Wars world, what met him was not the sweet aroma of a hot meal or a warm greeting from Fu Hua but a fiery fist. You cant be serious, Immortal! All I did was mention your erotica and have your life-sized body pillow. Do those really warrant a punch right off the bat? Thats pretty petty. Although Chen Heng was confounded, that didnt prevent him from defending himself. The moment he heard the words Ki Impact, he instinctively shielded himself with an attraction barrier. However, whether it was because the barrier was hastily constructed or for some other reason, Fu Huas fist broke through it with a single punch. Chen Heng suspected an external cause. He had felt his ability suddenly weaken when Fu Huas fist touched the attraction barrier. Trusting Fu Hua and his ancestors insights and, most importantly, the three transcender-level counterattacks stored in his ne, Chen Heng chose not to draw the Immortal Executioner Sword in defense. He thought Fu Hua might beat him up but wouldnt kill him. After all, he admitted, he had been courting trouble, and a beating wasnt undeserved. He put himself in Fu Huas shoes, imagining how hed feel if Fu Hua imed to have a life-sized body pillow of him. He wouldwell, he found himself a bit excited at the thought. True to Chen Hengs trust, Fu Huas ming fist stopped three centimeters from his forehead, and the mes vanished. That hurts! Chen Heng clutched his forehead as he squatted on the ground. Chen Heng wasnt faking; Fu Huas fist hadnt struck him, but her middle finger had flicked his forehead with some force. While it might seem rude to say this, Fu Huas strength was substantial, and even with Chen Hengs physically robust body, the pain was unbearable. Immortal, what a big wee gift you have for me! Call me Master, Fu Hua replied, opening her fist palm-up to reveal a ring. Master. Chen Heng wanted to argue, but under Fu Huas seemingly delicate but mountain-shattering fist, he yielded. His ancestor had specially chosen this master for him, so there was no room for refusal. Good. Upon hearing Chen Heng obediently call her Master, Fu Hua sat back down on the sofa and put the ring on her finger. Master, whats that ring? Was it used to break my attraction barrier? Chen Heng asked, staring curiously at the ring on Fu Huas finger. Chen Heng had absolute confidence in his gravitational shield. Although Fu Hua was a mighty Void Hollow Realm cultivator, breaking his shield shouldnt have been so easy. If it wasnt Fu Huas doing, it had to be the ring. Why else had she been clutching it in her fist? Yes. Its a gift from your ancestor, specially crafted to counter your abilities. It suppresses others as well, but not as noticeably. Dont worry; only I can use this ring, and it cant be duplicated except by a transcender-level craftsman, Fu Hua exined to assure Chen Heng of the rings security. Chen Heng was speechless, realizing that his own ancestor had betrayed him. How could he argue with that? Actually, the ring was the least safe for Chen Heng in Fu Huas hands. In anyone elses possession, he could easily destroy it, not even leaving ashes. However, he couldnt attack Fu Hua. Was his ancestor afraid Chen Heng might bully his master and kill his ancestor (in every sense of those words) and had thus given Fu Hua the ring? That was my first lesson for you earlier: dont overtrust your abilities, and remain vignt at all times. By the way, where is my life-sized body pillow? Fu Hua suddenly recalled something, then looked at Chen Heng. Oh! Thatthat body pillow? I destroyed it just before I returned. I didnt want to upset you, my elderly master, so I took care of it for you. In reality, Chen Heng hadnt; he wanted to preserve the limited-edition Azure Empyrea body pillow. ...Even though Im old, you dont need to remind me about that. Although Im old, you cant openly say it. By the way, Master, would you like a tea ceremony for epting a master? Chen Heng quickly changed the subject, cleverly avoiding the topic of age. He had forgotten that before bing a MANTIS 50,000 years ago, she was a woman. [TL Note: MANTIS is short for Massively Augmented Neo-Tech Integrated Soldiers. They gain strength through modified Honkai genes. The MANTIS project was initiated in the previous era tobat the Honkai. Fu Hua is thest known MANTIS still alive and also the only known person from the previous era still alive. Here is more information on it: /wiki/MANTIS.] Alright. Just a simple offering of tea will do. After all, times have changed, Fu Hua said after thinking it over while sitting on the sofa. Once known as the Immortal Phoenix, Fu Hua had already lived for 50,000 years, primarily in China. She was Chinas representative in Honkai Impact 3rd and maintained many Chinese customs. Most importantly, despite her cute appearance, she was an antique, a 50,000-year-old one. For all we know, she might have invented the ancient ceremonies of Honkai Impact 3rds China. Furthermore, as a descendant of a sword immortal n, Chen Heng valued the rtionship between master and disciple more than ordinary people of his time. He also adhered to ancient rites and rituals. Although Chen Heng and Fu Hua were technically colleagues, Chen Heng considered her his master now. A cup of tea was necessary, even if they omitted the formal ceremony of epting a master. Alright, please wait a moment. Chen Heng then took out the tea he had put away several days ago, leftover from what he served his ancestor, a variety that cost him 1,000 points for 50 grams. One cup was all the ceremony of epting a master called for, so the remaining tea leaves were sufficient. After the tea was ready, Chen Heng handed it respectfully to Fu Hua,pleting the ceremony. By the way, Master, would you like to stay at my ce? You neednt worry about that. After the world merger, your home already had a room for me. Your ancestor must have prepared it. By the way, what kind of tea is this? Fu Hua asked, sipping the tea Chen Heng served for the ceremony and finding its taste very pleasing. She did not know if it was unique to the Chen n or something only from Chen Hengs world, but she had never tried it before. I believe its called Cloud Mist Immortal Tea. I bought 50 grams from the Dimension Administrators Associations store for 1,000 points. Cough! Cough! A thousand points for 50 grams? Fu Hua suddenly choked after hearing the price of the tea leaves. Book 6: Chapter 22:2: Fu Hua’s First Lesson and Spiritual Energy Resurgence? Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 22:2: Fu Huas First Lesson and Spiritual Energy Resurgence? Part 2 At 1,000 points for 50 grams, the tea cost more than all the points Fu Hua had. Since she had been handling some matters and had yet to ept missions, she had not earned many points. Right after she handled her matters, the worlds suddenly merged, catching her off-guard. Speaking of which, because of signing a contract with Chen Heng for the Pok Ball containing the Will of Honkai, she owed Chen Heng 1,000 points. Furthermore, it was 1,000 every month. Thats right. You didnt have to give me such expensive tea. Just ordinary tea would have done. That wont do. This is a ceremony to ept a master. How can we not use good tea? Chen Heng couldnt very well tell the truth: the tea was leftover from what he had served his ancestor. Fine, just this once. Dont be so wasteful in the future. Fu Hua epted Chen Hengs gesture of piety. Piety? The thought reminded Fu Hua of her disciples, especially the seven rebellious ones, giving her a headache. In her original world story trajectory, Cheng Lixue, the only one who treated Fu Hua well, had died protecting her. However, due to Fu Huas induction into the Dimension Administrators Association, her fate had be unpredictable, and Cheng Lixues life was spared, leaving her with one filial disciple. Now, Chen Heng was Fu Huas second surviving disciple. The first was Cheng Lixue, which meant Chen Heng had to address Cheng Lixue as Senior Sister. However, while he was in the Honkai Impact 3rds world, he had once given his senior sister pointersso the rtionship was quite tangled. Alright, Master, Im going to prepare for the college entrance exams. Go ahead. Wait, Master, do you have a job now? Or are you still in school? Chen Heng asked, realizing something important just as he was about to receive the information for reconciling the difference after the worlds merger. Im a student at St. Freya High School, Fu Hua answered calmly, though Chen Heng noticed a brief pause. A 50,000-year-old high school student? Also, St. Freya Academy is indeed intriguing. [TL Note: St. Freya High School refers to the St. Freya Academys Far East Branch established by Theresa Apocalypse. However, there are other branches falling under Schicksal''s umbre in other countries. They are collectively known as St. Freya Academy.] ErmIm going to prepare for the exams. Goodbye, Master. Chen Heng decided to avoid the subject. Once in his room, Chen Heng beganmunicating with Customer Service. Is Customer Service there? Send me the information discrepancy caused by the world merger if you have time. Since Chen Heng hadnt been in this world during the merger, and as a member of the Dimension Administrators Association, the association shielded him from any influence resulting from the world consciousnesss action, he didnt have the memories he should have after the merger. Alright,ing right up. After Customer Service sent the message, Chen Heng felt some strange memories enter his mind. Overall, Chen Hengs memory didnt undergo significant changes, and the world merger had minimal effect on him, although not entirely insignificant. Chen Hengs situation stillprised having two younger sisters and owning a house, despite losing both parents. There was an elder cousin who had sought refuge with him, Jeanne dArc, and two younger sisters who depended on him, Sirin and Ryougi Shiki, both of whom were adopted by his parents. Two years earlier, Ryougi Shiki had fallen into aa due to a car ident, bing vegetative. She was under treatment at the hospital. In addition, Chen Hengs household was hosting Fu Hua, the daughter of his fathers good friend. Furthermore, Fu Huas guardian was Cheng Lixue. Thats right, Cheng Lixue. Her disciple became her guardian. This world consciousness was truly mischievous. Sirin and Fu Hua were both students at St. Freya Academy, with Sirin attending middle school and Fu Hua in high school. Since it was summer vacation, both were idling at home. World setting: Japan belongs to China. So, no problems there. Because of the world merger, and the world of Honkai Impact 3rd having not suffered much damage, Earths poption had undergone explosive growth. However, the had expanded, resolving potential problems rted tond and resources. Overall, Chen Heng was quite pleased with the current setup, especially since Sirin finally had a school to attend. Meanwhile, part of the hidden world had be exposed, including St. Freya Academys Valkyries and the ability users, with ability user schools established worldwide. However, the exposure had urred only in recent years; the ability users were of the new generation. However, over 80 percent of the hidden world remained concealed, including Japanese shrine maidens, Chinese cultivators, Greek crusaders, Western church factions, and various mythical creatures like vampires, werewolves, angels, demons, and mystical beasts. The mundane world was still ignorant of these. St. Freya Academys original setup was only as a concealed school for Valkyries, but after the world merger, it had changed, divided into two schools: an inner one for Valkyries and an outer one as a renowned ordinary school with middle school, high school, and university divisions. Theresa, that shorty, actually has the intelligence to run a world-renowned school? The worlds changes gave Chen Heng a headache, as the phenomenon was now known as Spiritual Energy Resurgence. The primary reason for this name was the recently popr novels about Spiritual Energy resurgences, and since the world had indeed seen the emergence of ability users and other peculiar things, many people had epted this setup. Spiritual Energy Resurgence? Resurgence, my foot! The Spiritual Energy never waned! Also, why did the hidden world, concealed for so many years in modern times, suddenly get exposed? What was the world consciousness thinking? Well, on further thought, it actually makes sense. The world consciousness is a different one now, so a major change in this world is only natural. This must be what they mean by a change in rulership. Speaking of which, Chen Heng found the world consciousness missing after he returned. Perhaps the world consciousness had taken in the information from the world automatic mechanisms before returning to the world. The world consciousness should not have a form in the first ce. Perhaps it only maintained a human form while in that catatonic state because of his ancestor. This did not particrly bother Chen Heng, except that he wouldnt hear anyone call him father anymore. However, he didnt need to worry; he had recorded it. Book 6: Chapter 23:1: The Holy Grail…Carnival? Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 23:1: The Holy GrailCarnival? Part 1 The very day Chen Heng traveled to another world, a colossal change engulfed Earth. If he werent part of the Dimension Administrators Association, he might have believed he had crossed over to a parallel world, as the changes were too great. Even if there was a world merger, the changes shouldnt be that great, right? Its quite normal. After all, this is a world mergerbined with a change in world consciousness. Its a normal phenomenon. Absolutely normal. Is it really normal? Of course, its normal, only the process was a bit too fast. Normally, the change from an old world consciousness to a new one can change the worlds styleor rather, its artistic direction. However, cases like your worldwhere your ancestor killed the world consciousness and then recreated itare rare. So, are you saying its all my ancestors fault? No, no, no! Please dont misunderstand. Im not badmouthing your ancestor. Really, not at all. You have to trust me. Im just saying its a rare example; theres no mockery in it. Your words sound very submissive. A life is at stake, so I have to be clear. What if you casually mention this to your ancestor one day, and your ancestores to settle scores with me? Alright, alright. Lets not go off-topic now. Can you contact that world consciousness? What do you want to do? I just have a few questions to ask it. Then you can forget it. The world consciousness contacted me upon awakening and said it doesnt want to talk to you. Whether its important or not, dont bother it. How can it be like that? I watched it grow up, after all! Doesnt your conscience hurt when you say that? Watched it grow up? Is that wrong? Even if there was a little misunderstanding, its still a world consciousness, so there shouldnt be any feelings of shame, right? What do you take world consciousnesses for? The new generation of world consciousnesses has started to anthropomorphize. Do you know what that means? Its just like the one you once encountered in Under One Persons world; its an example of one of the new generation. What about Root Shiki? No, no, no! Dont bring it up. Its an old witch, not a new-generation world consciousness at all. If you want to know why the world changed so much, your world consciousness did tell me it wanted a style change. So, the world consciousness can change the world at will? Why not? The world consciousness has the right to change the world; the world belongs to it, after all. It can do as it pleases. Dont worry; every world consciousness sincerely wants its world to develop in a good direction and wont change it without reason. So, the hidden world might end up getting revealed in the future? I didnt say that, but considering the current Spiritual Energy Resurgence, probably. However, each world consciousness has its own ideas, and yours seems to have quite a wild imagination. After learning the general situation from Customer Service, Chen Heng closed the chat window. The college entrance exams were tomorrow, and Chen Heng was somewhat nervous. Even though he had full confidence in scoring high, it was natural to feel some anxiety. What pleased Chen Heng most about this world merger was that his exam entry proof, stationeries, and other essential items were already arranged on his desk. He didnt have to handle it and just had to wait for the exams the next day. He had to admit, this world consciousness was truly thoughtful, truly Papas caring little darling. Lying on his bed, Chen Heng contemted what kind of university he wanted to attend. Now that the world had schools for ability users, he pondered whether to attend one or pursue his original goal and apply to a regr university. If he chose a regr university, he could experience the life of an ordinary personoh, the wonderful college life If he opted for an ability-user university Well, Chen Heng didnt think they could teach him anything useful. After all, these schools were new, and there was no guarantee they had figured anything out. Chen Heng also guessed that even after a world merger, any ancient n with any substance wouldnt send their precious ability users to these institutions. Ability users were the treasures of cultivating ns. Although the people of the hidden world looked down on pure ability users, cultivators with abilities stood at the top of the chain of disdain. Furthermore, these ns had more understanding of ability users than such schools, unlessrge ns allied with the schools. Chen Heng did not feel many couldpare to him in ability. Do you believe this great me can form an ultrasubdwarf star with my hands? [TL Note: An ultrasubdwarf star is the smallest subtype of cool subdwarf stars. A subdwarf star is a type of star that is smaller and fainter than typical dwarf stars. These stars are characterized by their extremely low luminosity and small size. The Sun is a yellow dwarf; an ultrasubdwarf is very smallpared to the Sun. Here is the Wikipedia entry, but it gets quite technical: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Subdwarf.] From ster cores to white dwarfs to neutron stars and even ck holes, the ability to manipte space and time could easily create these phenomena. Moreover, where attraction fell short, electromaism would step in to make up for it. [TL Note: Ster cores are the cores of stars; a white dwarf is the ster core remnant from after a giant star dies out without bing a neutron star or a ck hole. A neutron star is the copsed core of a supergiant star after a supernova takes ce. Here are the Wikipedia entries for these terms: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ster_core, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_dwarf, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neutron_star, and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ck_hole.] Of course, perhaps because the electromaic ability was not Chen Hengs innate ability, it still had limits even after being awakened twice by the Dimension Administrators Association. While Chen Hengs electromaic ability had limits, his attraction ability did not. His attraction force was however strong his Will Energy was. However, he could not do it because he did not dare to try. His attraction ability had been limited in the past, so he couldnt do it. Now that he was strong enough, he had no ce to use his power. Chen Heng felt a fondness for Earth. He didnt want to risk destroying the by experimenting with attraction force. What if he identally blew it up? Book 6: Chapter 23:2: The Holy Grail…Carnival? Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 23:2: The Holy GrailCarnival? Part 2 Wait! Chen Heng suddenly sat up in bed. If the world merger led to significant changes in the world, would the college entrance exams questions Chen Heng wasnt worried about failing the exams because of a change in the questions. He had the Absolute Precognition and could easily glimpse the future. However, he remembered the bet he made with Mo Qingtong. Ouch! When Chen Heng used the Absolute Precognition to see the exam hall, his head suddenly throbbed. The pain wasnt intense, but it caught him off-guard. However, he saw what he wanted to see after a moments difort. He found that the short questions were mostly different from what he had seen before. But when he turned to the final essay question The same as before? Thats strange. Why are the short questions different, but the essay questions the same? All four exams had different short questions, but their essay questions remained unchanged. Oddly, Chen Heng thought of the charming world consciousness who called him Papa. Ah! Papas good sondaughter? Speaking of which, is the world consciousness male or female? That does not matter; its not important. Whats important is the world consciousness gave a good assist. World consciousness, well done! After reviewing all the college entrance exam questions and determining he could win his bet, Chen Heng began looking for the cause of his headache. He soon found a strange device on the table near the door, where the cell signal blocker usually sat. Ermif I recall right, this thing seems to be called an ability suppressor device. Chen Heng had used this device at the Special Affairs Bureau, but it hadnt been very effective then and had fallen into disuse. He then started searching his mind for answers. The memory package from Customer Service was too big, so Chen Heng hadnt unpacked all the information. He just checked for major events and then ignored the rest. As for the other memories, he could unseal them when he needed them. Chen Heng didnt want these extra memories to influence him because he believed people were made of memories. If he lost his memories, would he still be himself? That was why Chen Heng researched how to restore his memories from before the world reset. You all have your memories, but I dont. This makes me feel quite out of ce. The Dimension Management Store offered such a service, but it was too expensive at 10,000 points. Have they gone mad for want of points? Chen Heng was still debating whether to choose this service or find other ways to restore his memories. He had over 90,000 points avable, which was a lot, but he had many things to spend them on, like the Chiliad Sword Conceptiona money sink. He thought about using the Holy Grail to unlock his sealed memories, or rather, ess his memories before his re:life. However, he felt that might be a stretch. Never mind. I cant dy this any longer. If theres time to participate in the Holy Grail War after the college entrance exams, I can try using the Holy Grail then. If not, I will have to spend 10,000 points to regain my pre-re:life memories. Even though he thought that, he still had toment on it. This is exorbitant. Is the damned Dimension Administrators Association taking advantage after knowing of my situation? Chen Heng had only to think for a moment to realize just how much hed taken advantage of the Dimension Administrators Association and world consciousnesses. Among other things, hed managed to swipe ten Dimension Administrators Association invitation letters and 1,000,000 points (in vouchers). Essentially, hed taken advantage of a chaotic situation, and he had to admit, it felt pretty good. But now, he was the one being exploited. It was perhaps poetic justice. What goes aroundes around; no one escapes the judgment of heaven. Chen Heng felt it was unfair, though. Isnt it a matter of mutual consent? I merely named my price. If they didnt want it, they could simply reject me. Coincidentally, the Dimension Administrators Association felt the same way. They set high prices for their services, and if he didnt want to use them, he didnt have to. These services were specially customized, unlike the fixed-price skills or items usually found in the Dimension Administrators Associations store. The association was free to price them as it saw fit. Back to the main topic, after the Spiritual Energy Resurgence, ability users began to appear en masse, and the ability-suppressor-device project was revived and made significant progress. The device used in the college entrance exams was a high-tech product that suppressed abilities across the entire school once installed. More coincidentally, the very examination hall Chen Heng was in housed the ability suppressor devices main body, so it had a slight effect on him. After two awakenings by the Dimension Administrators Association, Chen Hengs abilities could no longer be ssified simply as abilities, so the ability suppressor devices effect on him was minimal, causing at most a mild headache because he was unlucky enough to be just three meters away from it. Just how ludicrous was this country? It was only a college entrance exam, not an invasion. Was there a need to use such expensive equipment? Wasnt this simply making a mountain out of a molehill? They seemed determined to ensure fairness in the college entrance exams, even considering the possibility of ability users cheating. Fortunately, Chen Heng was one step ahead. Chen Heng decided to memorize the answers that night to avoid another headache from the dreaded ability suppressor device during the college entrance exams the next day. Even though the pain wasnt intense, he was no masochist. The device was too close to him, and it was a high-powered version. After sessfully memorizing all the answers, Chen Heng nced at the group chat and found it had blown up. After scrolling through the chat, he learned that the mischievous Root had changed the rules of the Holy Grail War, turning it into a Holy Grail Carnival. Apparently, someone with world-breaking strength had joined the Holy Grail War, necessitating the rule change for fairness. Although there was no evidence, Chen Heng suspected the someone referred to Luo Li. Speaking of which, could Root casually change the rules of a Holy Grail War? To resolve that question, he asked. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: The Root might not, but a world consciousness definitely can. A world consciousness hasplete authority to reshape its world. Changing the rules of a Holy Grail War is nothing. He Who Knows Fate: What are you trying to achieve by changing the rules? Youve ruined the fate trajectory of that parallel world. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Look at what you are saying. After Tohsaka Rin became a re:lifer, that worlds trajectory began to drift, and its now useless. I could have cut out and discarded that parallel world, but I only changed the rules of the Holy Grail War. Im quite merciful. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: If it were up to Gaia and ya, those two idiotic fools, they might have simply abandoned that parallel world. Book 6: Chapter 24: Saber: Root Shiki Enters the Fray! Book 6: Chapter 24: Saber: Root Shiki Enters the Fray! He Who Knows Fate: So, the Holy Grail War starts today, huh? Ah! No, its the Holy Grail Carnival now. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Not so fast, Elder Brother. In the original Holy Grail War, we would have had the upper hand due to our overwhelmingbat prowess force. However, now that its a Holy Grail Carnival, we had to use the Servant summoning slots we previously did not use. He Who Knows Fate: Why? Time Witch: The Holy Grail Carnival is a team game. A full 7-on-7 battle is crucial. Missing even one person would be disastrous. He Who Knows Fate: But after I left Vengeance Witch: When you left, we were down to six, so I stepped in. Since the Holy Grail War turned into a Holy Grail Carnival, Root also appointed Jeanne dArc as the referee. Furthermore, this is a Jeanne dArc with memories from the Singrity in France. The moment she saw me, she hugged me; how irritating. I suspect Root did it on purpose. Vengeance Witch: Whats more, she imed to be my elder sister! Me, the Dragon Witch, burning with the mes of vengeance? How could I be her younger sister? She should call me Elder Sister instead. He Who Knows Fate: So, whats our lineup? Herrscher of Pufferfish: Heres our roster: Saber: Ryougi Shiki Archer: You Lancer: Ereshkigal Rider: Medusa Caster: Queen of Sheba Assassin: Old Man of the Mountain Berserker: Minamoto-no-Raikou Ruler: Jeanne dArc [Author Note: Actually, Jeanne dArc Alter has always been a Ruler; she became an Avenger only in the Shinjuku Singrity.] [TL Note: The Old Man of the Mountain is the First Hassan. Here are the profiles of all the Servants new to the story: /wiki/Ereshkigal, /wiki/Medusa_(Rider), /wiki/First_Hassan, and /wiki/Minamoto-no-Raikou.] He Who Knows Fate: That lineup feels like a weird mix. I have so many critiques but dont know where to start. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Whats there to critique? Its all pretty standard. He Who Knows Fate: Standard? How did you summon a Grand Servant like the Old Man of the Mountain? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: I summoned him. As a world consciousness, shouldnt I have some perks? He Who Knows Fate: Fine, Ill buy that. But what about Ryougi Shiki? Is that you? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: You guessed it. (u.u) He Who Knows Fate: Why are you fighting personally? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Have you ever watched Sword Art Online? Do you know why Kayaba Akihiko entered the game as Heathcliff to clear the game himself? [TL Note: Sword Art Online is a popr anime about a virtual reality game where people could not log out and would die in reality if they died in the game. Kayaba Akihiko was the creator of this game and yed a character called Heathcliff. Here is more information on the anime and the character: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sword_Art_Online and /wiki/Kayaba_Akihiko.] He Who Knows Fate: So, youve taken to the battlefield as a world consciousness and even summoned a Grand Servant? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Any issue with that? Besides, if we win, you guys get the Holy Grail, not me. Isnt it a good deal? This is freebor for you. He Who Knows Fate: Im guessing that if not for the fact that the other sides roster was alreadyplete, you might have joined the other side. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Howd you know? The morepetitive, the more fun. He Who Knows Fate: Whatever. As long as youre happy, I have nothing to say. Who summoned the four Heroic Spirits, by the way? Besides Medusa, they are all 5-star Servants. Thats pretty lucky. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Aside from Medusa, Luo Li summoned them all. Efreet: Luo Li, youre pretty lucky. Three 5-star Heroic Spirits, including a Grand Servant and a world consciousness. He Who Knows Fate: Which unfortunate person summoned Medusa? Seems out of ce among the 5-stars. Eresh-chan was summoned by Tohsaka Rin, right? I remember giving her a Lancer summoning slot. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Elder Brother, that unfortunate person is me. As a Master, I need a Servant, right? So I tried summoning and drew Medusa. However, Medusa ended up being closer to Sakura than me! Its infuriating! He Who Knows Fate: Ahem! Ahem! t-Chested Chinese: Little Heng, time to hit the books. He Who Knows Fate: Yes, Master. I understand, Master. Im grateful for your kindness, Master, for saving my life despite our past conflict. From now on, I will not defy you, but a little backtalk is fine, right? After all, Im still going through my rebellious phase. Chatting in the group isnt an option anymore. I finally broke free, thanks to an excuse from Master, so I cant just waltz back in. Now that I cant chat online, all thats left at home is just my master, Fu Hua. I wish Id brought Fafnir or Be home so that Id have someone to chill with. My next-door neighbor Mo Qingtong had to return to the Mo Familys mansion for family matters. Thats why Qingtong didnt go to the other world. Because the Dimension Administrators Association keeps time consistent for all members, and theres also Ryougi Shiki in my world, the time in the Fate worlds and my world flows at the same rate, so poor Qingtong has no time to go to the Fate worlds. I do worry about her memories getting altered without the protection of the Dimension Administrators Association. But surely the Re:Life Chat Group would take some measures to protect its own, right? Furthermore, Luo Li and Mo Qingtong are in the same group; Luo Li should have given her a heads-up, right? Wait, Luo Li didnt initially know about the world merger. Oh, well, Ill deal with that tomorrow; its not urgent. With nothing else to do, Chen Heng started cultivating the Chiliad Sword Conception. He already possessed four Will Energy Swords, one of which represented his Will Energy, known as the main sword or the main node. These swords werent just for show; once formed, they could be lethal against enemies. The Will Energy swordsunched soul attacks, catching enemies off-guard and inflicting damage using their inherent sword conceptions. What if a Will Energy sword shattered? No worries! As long as he had enough Will Energy, he could instantly repair it and resume fighting. Just imagine a scene where the Chiliad Sword Conceptions thousands of swords, each containing a high-grade sword conception, attacked an opponent. Furthermore, these would be attacks on the soul. It would be awesome. High-grade sword conceptions! These high-grade sword conceptions Chen Heng chose were all from intricate sword techniques that could cause bloody storms in his supreme-martial world. Otherwise, why would he fret over gathering a thousand different sword conceptions? Book 6: Chapter 25:1: World Consciousness’s Malicious Intent, Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 25:1: World Consciousnesss Malicious Intent, Part 1 The next day, outside the exam hall: Chen Heng had miscalcted; he was not in the same exam hall as Mo Qingtong, so he had no opportunity to meet her. However, after Luo Li told him that Mo Qingtong did not seem affected, he stopped worrying. Ahem! Ahem! All students, please listen up. Please pay attention to this announcement. We have installed an ability suppressor device in this school, and it can suppress all abilities. Students, please dont make a mistake and use an ability to cheat or get an ability user to help you cheat. All forms of disguise ability, telepathy, or vision ability would be greatly suppressed. Just as Chen Heng was about to enter the exam hall, an announcement rang out in the school. These words were not without reason. Before they had ability suppressor devices, there had been high school students using abilities to cheat in the past two years. There had been situations like using a disguise ability on a top schr so that the top schr could take the exam in the students ce or using telepathy tomunicate the exam questions to others outside the exam hall and receive the answers from them. Such scenarios and more had been discovered previously. Furthermore, these were just the ones that were caught. Who knows how many more had escaped notice? Although government-employed ability users proctored the exam, they could not keep up with the students creativity. Of course, Chen Heng did not know if this solution could stop ability users who could see the future from cheating, but it was unlikely. After all, time ability users were extremely, extremely rare. Why else did Luo Li end up in such a miserable state after the Secret Schr Society discovered her? Why else would the Special Affairs Bureau be willing to use a honeypot trap (Chen Heng) to entice Luo Li to join the Special Affairs Bureau despite not her mental instability? Wasnt it all because time ability users were simply too rare? There were only a few examples in the entire world, and those were just minor abilities, like speeding themselves up. Even so, all the major hidden-world factions fought over these ability users. Even if there were someone with a time ability to see the future, would such a person use it for something trivial, like seeing the college entrance exam questions or gambling using those questions? The schools for ability users or the Special Affairs Bureau would have recruited such people long ago. Such people were all treasures, the kind these factions would turn hostile at the slightest hint of anyone else trying to recruit them. Even with the Spiritual Energy Resurgence, ability users had to take the college entrance exams, no different from mundane people. The nation needed ability users to develop holistically. Furthermore, ability users had Will Energy that far surpassed the ordinary to support them. Hence, they learned faster than mundane people. Of course, abilities differed in strength. The governmental organizations or ability-user schools would recruit powerful ability users even if they scored zero. However, they were more likely to join arge faction of the hidden world. Actually, the Special Affairs Bureau felt helpless because of the Spiritual Energy Resurgence, or rather, the appearance of ability users inrge numbers. The various countries had already known about the hidden worlds existence long ago, and they did their best to keep the hidden world a secret from the mundane world. However, the appearance of ability users en masse (just rtive to the previous rate; ability users remained in low numbers) made concealing the hidden world much more difficult. To prevent the exposure of the hidden world to the eyes of the mundane people, every nation agreed to create the facade of the Spiritual Energy Resurgence and reveal some of the lower-tiered forces, like the Valkyries. Choosing the Valkyries turned out to be a ster decision. Lets face it. Were in an age that worships beauty, and most Valkyries are drop-dead gorgeous. Theyre goddess-level figures in the eyes of the average person. Men might have been jealous if the warriors were male, but Valkyries didnt spark envy among women. After all, the world of Honkai Impact 3rd was always rich in lesbian rtionships, and the fused world was no different. Of course, there was a more important reason: the ceiling of the Valkyriesbat prowess wasnt that high. When the people of the hidden world chose a representative, they naturally would choose someone easier to control. The Valkyries aside, even the Honkai God was easier to control than the leaders of the hidden worlds major factions. Cultivators had the Heavenly Court, which had numerous immortals with extraordinary strength. The other major factions of the hidden worldlike the demons, the angels, the pantheonshad highbat prowess, so they were not suitable for exposure. Thus, the hidden world eventually chose low-threat factions like the Valkyries. Since they could notpletely hide the truth, they might as well choose a few weak factions, which were easy to control. Now, the Valkyries had be a force to be reckoned with, even within the hidden world. Celebrities paled inparison. These goddess-like Valkyries were a far better sight than those celebrities who only had looks. Back to the main topic. When Chen Heng heard the announcement, he instinctively scanned the crowd. Sure enough, he spotted a few who seemed out of ce. Ordinary people wouldnt notice, but Chen Heng did. Those individuals didnt leave immediately upon hearing the warning about cheating in the college entrance exams. These people who helped others cheat to earn money illegally were usually low-level ability users. Such people would never have heard of an ability suppressor device, so they doubted the authenticity of such an announcement. Even Chen Heng wouldnt have known about it if he hadnt used one before. This was the devices public (mundane world) debut after being kept secret for two years. Second warning! This is the second warning. Any examinee intent on cheating using abilities, leave now! Well activate the ability suppressor device in 30 seconds. All abilities will suffer from extremely strong suppression. Please do not cause injury to yourself. Thirty, 29, 28 Chen Heng watched as the cheaters hed marked with Will Energy stayed put. These were no timid souls and would not be scared off by an announcement. Too bad their bravery was misguided, challenging the bottom line of the Special Affairs Bureau. They could have ced their bravery to much better use, yet they came to seek death here. Vast Sea City was a vital territory in China, and as the best high school there, Vast Sea City First High School had the Special Affairs Bureaus full attention. It deployed a high-end ability suppressor device and several government-employed ability users to monitor the situation. A few disguise ability users started to panic when they heard the countdown. Of the four Chen Heng had identified, two quietly left the exam area. He was sure the Special Affairs Bureaus people had spotted them, too. All those who could join the Special Affairs Bureau werepetent. These were only the disguise ability users. Chen Heng had the hunch that there were countless other types of ability users among the examinees. Of course, most of them would be the examinees themselves rather than substitutes. As the countdown slowly approached zero, Chen Heng unhurriedly climbed to a slightly higher tform to look at the examinees below and watch the excitement. Three, two, one! Buzz! Book 6: Chapter 25:2: World Consciousness’s Malicious Intent, Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 25:2: World Consciousnesss Malicious Intent, Part 2 The moment the countdown ended, the Special Affairs Bureau activated the high-power ability suppressor device. Its effects instantly nketed the entire school, including the schools immediate surroundings. Chen Heng watched as two disguised ability users who hadnt fled lost their cover, reverting to their original appearances, and screamed while clutching their heads. While under the devices suppression, one would feel like a needle stabbed one in the head when using abilities. Ordinary people or ability users not using their abilities would not react, feeling normal. Unfortunately, the ability suppressor device did not have much of an effect on Chen Heng. Right now, he used his gravity ability to lessen the gravitational forces acting on him just to test the ability suppressor devices effectiveness on him. The result showed that after two ability awakenings by the Dimension Administrators Association, the ability suppressor devices could barely affect him. At most, it was like an itch, nothing more. Chen Heng got a headache yesterday only because the ability suppressor device had been too close to his future self when he used the Absolute Precognition to see his future self taking the exams. If ordinary ability users tried to use their abilities in such close proximity, a headache would be the least of their problems. Chen Heng would feel respect if they could remain conscious after that. The government-employed ability users swarmed in on all the ability users who reacted. They took away the people who were substituting for examinees. Those examinees using abilities were not arrested; however, the Special Affairs Bureau would pay special attention to them. Ability users were not evil people. The Special Affairs Bureau was trying to capture people using abilities to cheat, but the exam had not started yet, so they would not arrest people for simply using an ability. Chen Heng even noticed Jiang Cheng among the Special Affairs Bureaus ability users. However, he immediately averted his gaze the moment he saw Jiang Cheng. Ability users had sensitive perceptions. Chen Heng could notice someone staring at him from a kilometer away. Now, Jiang Cheng was within 100 meters. Although Chen Heng quickly averted his gaze, Jiang Cheng unconsciously nced in Chen Hengs direction and noticed a typical nosy student standing on a tform, watching the Special Affairs Bureau arrest people. After a couple of nces, Jiang Cheng found Chen Heng slightly familiar. However, he still focused on capturing the ability users intent on cheating. You! Yes, you! Do you think you can escape? Cheating on the college entrance exams? Why dont you shoot for the moon while youre at it? Despite being an ability user, you think of using your ability tomit wicked deeds instead of contributing to the nation? Jiang Cheng shouted as he darted toward a fleeing ability user who shoved two security guards aside. Then he knocked out the fleeing ability user with a quick elbow strike. After the public became aware of the Spiritual Energy Resurgence, some newly awakened ability users started entertaining grandiose ideas. They believed that they were destined for greatness or that it was now their era, and they began making trouble, only to get schooled by the Special Affairs Bureau. Some poor souls even ran afoul of hidden world powerhouses because they couldnt handle their newfound powers responsibly, bing too cocky and running rampant without thought for consequences. Take, for example, one arrogant ability user who challenged a hidden world powerhousea Soul Separation Realm cultivatorwho ran a decent,w-abiding gang out of boredom. The gang members were all mundane people, but they were not evil like other gangs, collecting protection fees and whatnot. After all, the gang was just something set up out of boredom, and its members were not bad in nature. Such groups were the new-age good gangs, people who would even help the elderly cross the road when needed. In the end, the newly awakened ability user turned arrogant after gaining his ability and decided to uphold justice while earning some pocket money. Dreaming of establishing a faction of his own, he cast his sights on a somewhat famous gang in his region, which happened to be that powerhouses gang. This ability user had a pretty good ability, controlling fire. Furthermore, he was a rather rare dual-ability user, with a second ability for strengthening his physical body. If such people peacefully joined the Special Affairs Bureau or trained while remaining hidden, they would stand out someday. Unfortunately, such people would suffer a beating once they got arrogant. Furthermore, this ability user was even more arrogant than Sirin after she became a six-core Herrscher. He actually fought his way to the gangs headquarters and threatened the gang leaderthe Soul Separation Realm cultivatorwhile pointing straight at the gang leaders nose. The conclusion went as expected. Rumor had it that he had his arms and legs broken and ended up a subject in human experiments in that cultivators faction. The hidden world was a ruthless ce that didnt y by the mundane worlds rulesa ce where the strong preyed on the weak. The Special Affairs Bureau knew about this case but did not react to it. The Special Affairs Bureau protected only thew-abiding ability users. As for such a troublemaker Actually, if there truly were a Spiritual Energy Resurgence, these ability users might be able to rise up. However, that was not what was really happening. The politics in this world ran very deep. How could this world be ssified as a supreme-martial world for nothing? After the exam hall opened, Chen Heng leaped off the tform and entered. Of course, despite how incredible he was, he still had to join the queue to enter. With no surprise, the first subject was the same as before the world merger: Language. The questions in front were pretty normal: poetry appreciation, readingprehension, and othermon topics. However, Question 21 seemed designed with malice, making Chen Hengs eyebrows shoot up. Book 6: Chapter 26:1: Adding Another Name to the Grudge List, Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 26:1: Adding Another Name to the Grudge List, Part 1 Here was the question: Imagine you live in a world of martial arts. Youre an orphan picked up by a young man. During your childhood, he deceitfully made you call him Papa. When you grow up and be the second strongest in the world, you learn the truth. What would you do? Note 1: The young man is very petty, holds grudges, and records his enemies in a grudge list. Note 2: The worlds strongest is the young mans ancestor, who is many times more powerful than you but is currently traveling far away. However, the young man can contact him. The answer should beprehensive, precise in expression, linguistically coherent, and conceptually lucid. It should not exceed 150 words. The world consciousness is being too cheeky, right? Furthermore, can such a question appear on a college entrance exam paper? The audacity of the question setter! Is he not afraid of a bacsh? Erm Chen Heng gave this some thought. Then he decisively took out his notebook and wrote down the world consciousnesss nameDog Shit. After all, he had watched the world consciousness grow up. Giving it a name shouldnt be overboard. The primary goal of a world consciousness was survival. Itd be a shame if it suffered the same fate as its predecessor, so Chen Heng named it something he felt was easy to nurture. Dont look down on this name. It carried Chen Hengs deep wishes and blessings for the world consciousness. After writing the name, he stored his notebook in his spatial storage. Chen Heng didnt worry about being disqualified for cheating in the college entrance exams. Before taking out his notebook, hed used his electromaic ability to block the cameras, then manipted the electromaic waves around everyone, making them think nothing had happened. Everything had gone smoothly except Chen Heng nced at the ability suppressor device three meters away. Using his electromaic ability in front of this powerful suppressor had given him a slight headache. Of course, it was extremely mild. Chen Heng really had bad luck. The high-efficiency ability suppressor device was ced in his examination hall. The Special Affairs Bureau had one in every examination hall to prevent its destruction. However, there was only one real one, and it was in Chen Hengs examination hall. After a quick look at the ability suppressor device, Chen Heng refocused on the exam question. He made a mental note of his vendetta. Then he began writing: First, see how far youg behind the strongest. If the difference is uneptably vast, just ept that person as your father, regardless of your feelings. Remember, as long as we live, theres hope. Avoid causing trouble, especially during the exams. Beware of that young man tattling on you to his ancestor. (Note: Remember, while the heavens watch man, man also watches the heavens.) ------ Havingpleted the essay question and checked his answers, Chen Heng saw he still had about 40 minutes before the exams end. How could Chen Heng be so fast? Well, if one had to ask, one would not understand. If one simply copied the answer key, one would be fast. Furthermore, as a martial artist, Chen Heng was confident in his finger dexterity. Although he wrote fast, his words were quite legible. Students could hand in their papers early, but only up to 30 minutes before the end, meaning Chen Heng had to stay in the ssroom for a while longer. He Who Knows Fate: Im taking my college entrance exams and have finished all the questions in the current paper. However, I still have some minutes left before I can hand in my paper. What should I do now? Online waiting, urgent. Efreet: Why not try watching Yakumo Yukaris livestream with Merlin? Im curious, and I want to watch it, but the system tells me minors cant view it. Iron Fist Teacher: Having seen that livestream, I can only say: dont watch it. Its too much for the eyes. Lord of the White Night: I agree. Its a bit much. No wonder Yakumo Yukari set age restrictions. Umaru-chan: Now, Im even more curious. However, I still cant watch it. What should I do? God Sai: By the way, He Who Knows Fate, can you sell me more life-extending pills? He Who Knows Fate: Huh? Oh, sure. Now? God Sai: After some thought, I decided to buy some for my good-for-nothing brother and some friends and family. He Who Knows Fate: OK. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Elder Brother, youre in the middle of college entrance exams; shouldnt you be more focused? He Who Knows Fate: Sirin, youre up early. Isnt it just past 7 a.m. there? Herrscher of Pufferfish: Yes, its just after 7. But, Elder Brother, what kind of person do you take me for? Cant I wake up early for once? He Who Knows Fate: Oh, by the way, Sirin, Im letting you know in advance. After summer break, youll attend sses with Immortalrather, Master. Youre in the same school. Herrscher of Pufferfish: What? He Who Knows Fate: Youll be in St. Freya Academys middle school division; shes in the high school division. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Huh? He Who Knows Fate: Its a bitplicated Chen Heng exined the situation to Sirin. Herrscher of Pufferfish: So why am I attending the school of that shortie? She used to be my punching bag. Will she give me a hard time now that Im attending school there? He Who Knows Fate: I dont know. Probably not, especially since she might not remember. Faillen Angel Gabriel: Speaking of Immortal, shes still in high school, even though Chen Heng is taking his college entrance exams? He Who Knows Fate: Furthermore, it turns out my senior sister, Cheng Lixue, is named as my masters guardian. t-Chested Chinese: Ahem! He Who Knows Fate: Hello, Master. t-Chested Chinese: Mm Kazuma the Brute: Why does Big Brother Chen Heng act so timid in front of Immortal Phoenix? Come on, youve even dared to challenge a world consciousness. Why not defy your master? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: He Who Knows Fate: Actually, its because my master has a ring. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Whats so special about a ring? I have one, too. He Who Knows Fate: Ahem! Herrscher of Pufferfish: Erm. Never mind. Continue, Elder Brother. Sirin suddenly remembered Chen Hengs warning: never to expose the ring in front of Luo Li and Mo Qingtong. Chen Heng felt slightly relieved seeing Sirins understanding. The ring wasnt the main issue, but the finger Sirin wore it on was crucial. Mo Qingtong and especially Luo Li mustnt see it. Knowing Luo Li was far stronger than him, Chen Heng definitely didnt want her to discover this secret. Who knows what she would do after finding out? He Who Knows Fate: My ancestor provided the ring. As for its effects, Master, you exin. t-Chested Chinese: The ring restrains Chen Hengs abilities. His ancestor feared Chen Heng would defy me, so he had another transcender make it. Simply put, its especially effective against Chen Heng. Queen of Ice and Snow: Hmmhow should I put this? Your ancestor really cares about you, Chen Heng. He Who Knows Fate: Right? Hes so good to me. Book 6: Chapter 26:2: Adding Another Name to the Grudge List, Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 26:2: Adding Another Name to the Grudge List, Part 2 He Who Knows Fate: What should be the first thing I say to reporters after finishing my paper early and leaving the examination hall? Umaru-chan: ErmStrengthen Skadi? He Who Knows Fate: We dont have the Arknights game in our world, at least not yet, but we do have Kallen Fantasy. Umaru-chan: Kallen Fantasy? He Who Knows Fate: Its a spin-off of Honkai Impact 3rd, developed by Otto. Since Otto exists in our world, so does the game. [TL Note: The novel already exins what it is. Here is more information on Otto Entertainment, the producer of the spin-off games in the Honkai Impact 3rd world: /wiki/Otto_Entertainment.] Efreet: Then just say, Yae and Kallen forever! Umaru-chan: Isnt that a bad idea? He Who Knows Fate: I dont want Otto to target me yet. He Who Knows Fate: Forget it. I cant rely on you guys for serious matters. What misfortune at ones doorstep! Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Misfortune Time Witch: At Vengeance Witch: Ones Herrscher of Pufferfish: Doorstep He Who Knows Fate: Forget it, all of you. King Wolffy: Honestly, is this really a serious matter? Kaltsit: Nothings ever serious in this group chat. Chen Heng thought about it and realized no one ever discussed work in this chat group. Lord of the White Night: Does anyone want to team up against Azi Dahaka? Only pure humans, no others. [TL Note: Azi Dahaka is a character from Mondaiji tachi ga Isekai Kara Kuru S Desu yo? or Problem Children Are Coming from Another World, Arent They? Appearing as a white, three-headed dragon, this character was inspired by an evil Persian mythological figure of the same name. /wiki/Azi_Dahaka.] He Who Knows Fate: Unfortunately, there arent many pure humans in this group, and Im unsure if I can beat it as I am now. Ding! Wee, One Punch Baldy, to the Dimension Administrators Association! [Author Note: Thats right. A regr of chat groups, Master Saitama. I had been thinking that the Dimension Administrators Association wascking in top-tierbat prowess.] [TL Note: Saitama is from One Punch Man, the main character of the manga/anime. He is overpowered and can defeat all enemies with one punch. Here is more information about him: /wiki/Saitama.] He Who Knows Fate: Great, heres the human powerhouse you needed. He Who Knows Fate: I have to turn in my paper. You all keep chatting. t-Chested Chinese: Oh, Chen Heng, your senior sister will pick you up. He Who Knows Fate: My senior sister? Cheng Lixue? t-Chested Chinese: Yes. He Who Knows Fate: At that moment, Chen Heng knew what hed say when he left. As long as you respect the t-Chested Chinese, were siblings from different parents. Courting death? No problem. After all, I cant die. ( ) At 10:30 sharp, Chen Heng raised his hand. The middle-aged female proctor immediately stood up from her seat upon seeing Chen Hengs hand. Then she approached and asked kindly, Student, whats the matter? Ive finished. I want to turn in my exam, Chen Heng replied sinctly. Huh? In all the years this teacher had supervised exams, she had seldom seen students finish their Chinesenguage papers early during college entrance exams. Most took their time, checking their answers twice, with slower writers barely finishing in time. This teacher nced up at the clock over the chalkboard. The timing was impable; Chen Heng was the first to want to submit his paper the very moment it was allowed. Had the student been her own, the teacher mightve given him a talking-to. Student, are you sure youve finished? Maybe check it a few more times, she suggested, showing genuine concern, obviously taking this seriously. Yet, even as she spoke, she walked toward Chen Heng. Ive finished and checked it. That proctor took a look at Chen Hengs paper and answer sheet when she arrived. He cooperatively showed her his answer sheet, even flipping the pages. Well, you are allowed to hand in your answer sheet already. If you really want to, you may submit it. Once Chen Heng exited the examination hall, he headed straight for the school gate. On the way, he encountered numerous inquiries from the Special Affairs Bureau. Any student wandering outside the exam venue would draw attention. Some ces required early finishers of the college entrance exams to wait in designated areas. However, there was no such rule in Vast Sea City. If you finished early, you could leave. After leaving the hall, Chen Heng felt a change in the schools atmosphere. Even though this was only the first paper, his perspective had shifted. However, he wasnt as exhrated as he thought hed be. Since joining the Dimension Administrators Association, Chen Heng felt his horizons had broadened, no longer confined to this world. Even though he lived in a supreme-martial world, it couldnt quell his desire to explore countless realms. Most importantly, gathering 1,000 high-grade sword conceptions would be a challenge without such exploration. Furthermore, the Chiliad Sword Conception didnt strictly need 1,000 sets. That was just the minimum; the more, the merrier. As Chen Heng left the school, a reporter approached him. This student, how do you feel about the paper? How do you think you did? The reporters microphone almost bumped into Chen Hengs lips, and other reporters quickly gathered around. As a student from Vast Sea City First High School, the citys premier school, he had a higher chance of being the top scorer, even if there was no guarantee. In any case, interviewing him was much better than lurking outside a random school. Am I the first to leave? Chen Heng asked, although he knew the answer. Yes. Personally, the Chinesenguage paper wasnt too hard. However, the penultimate question was peculiar. I wonder which teacher came up with it. I wont mention specifics now, but everyone will know once the exams are over. Are you a student from Vast Sea City First High School? Obviously. Chen Heng gestured to his school uniform, giving the reporter an amused look as though looking at an idiot. Any words for everyone, being the first to exit from Vast Sea City First High School? Book 6: Chapter 27: Immortal Fu Hua, Ki Impact Book 6: Chapter 27: Immortal Fu Hua, Ki Impact All I want to say right now is: Immortal Fu Hua, Ki Impact! I personally believe Fu Hua is the most captivating Valkyrie, hands down. Feel it, savor it. Alright, see you allter! After saying this, Chen Heng darted through the crowd, demonstrating some of his martial arts skills in the process. He didnt mind showcasing his martial arts in front of ordinary people. The Spiritual Energy Resurgence in the past two years had revitalized martial arts, with martial artists bing more active. Once out, Chen Heng immediately went to a Special Affairs Bureau member. Coincidentally, another examinee emerged from the examination hall, and the reporters attention shifted to him. The reason reporters didnt pursue Chen Heng was his proximity to the Special Affairs Bureau member. Many reporters instinctively feared these state-sanctioned ability users. Phew! Thanks, Uncle, Chen Heng said, patting the Special Affairs Bureau members shoulder in gratitude. Im only in my 20s! How am I an uncle? Also, why do you look so familiar? The Special Affairs Bureau member next to Chen Heng was none other than Jiang Cheng. Come on, youre in your 20s, and you dont think youre an uncle? I find you familiar, too, Chen Heng shot back confidently. Then tell me, what do you find familiar about me? Furthermore, I noticed you have some martial arts foundation, based on how you slipped out. Jiang Cheng gave Chen Heng a once-over with a hint of scrutiny. Didnt you hear me? My favorite Valkyrie is Fu Hua, so Ive learned a move or two. Who wouldve thought? Youre into such ttraditional Valkyries. Chen Heng could tell that Jiang Cheng wanted to say t-chested but changed his words, probably sensing an imminent threat nearby. Ahem! Squad Leader Jiang, I came to pick him up. If theres nothing else, Ill take him away, said Cheng Lixue from beside Jiang Cheng. Indeed, Chen Heng hade for Cheng Lixue. Otherwise, why would he bother with an uncle like Jiang Cheng? So, Ms. Cheng was waiting for this young man? No wonder he favors Fu Hua among all the Valkyries. Fu Hua was among the lesser-known Valkyries in poprity, mainly because of her limited public appearances andck of participation in public events. Raiden Mei, Durandal, and Rita had more fans. [TL Note: Here are the profiles of the people mentioned above: /wiki/Raiden_Mei, /wiki/Durandal, and /wiki/Rita_Rossweisse.] Senior Sister, why are you here? Chen Heng, seated in the passenger seat, chatted with Cheng Lixue. Im here on a mission, and our target is in Vast Sea City. I dropped by to visit our master, and she asked me to pick you up, Cheng Lixue replied as she drove. ErmSenior Sister, want some suggestions? Hearing that piqued Chen Hengs curiosity, so he immediately used his cheat to see the storyline. Go on. Im listening. After some silence, Cheng Lixue decided to listen to what Chen Heng had to say. Cheng Lixue had mixed feelings about her junior brother, Chen Heng. She didnt understand why their shared master had taken on another disciple at this particr time. Even when Chen Heng first became their masters disciple, Cheng Lixue struggled to figure him out. Cheng Lixues instincts as a swordswoman told her that this seemingly harmless junior brother, Chen Heng, posed a real danger. This feeling stemmed from when she betrayed unintentional hostility toward Chen Heng after learning that her master had epted a new disciple. Cheng Lixues initial hostility toward Chen Heng was due to her distrust of her masters judgment of potential disciples. However, she stopped being wary after observing for some time. Their master had even emphasized to Cheng Lixue that she should listen if Chen Heng had any insights to offer when sending her to pick him up. Senior Sister, always remember that people can be treacherous. Dont blindly trust everything someone tells you, even if theyre yourrades or subordinates. Always stay vignt. Just speak inly! Cheng Lixue had grown used to her junior brothers cryptic ramblings. However, she had to admit that taking heed of Chen Hengs advice often saved unnecessary trouble. On the upside, her junior brothers guidance was always spot-on. The downside? His tendency to speak in riddles. To others, I would only say the heavenly secrets cannot be leaked. However, you are my senior sister. Simply put, your subordinate, the one called Monica, cannot be trusted. The target you are pursuing has kidnapped her family, so she will leak a bit of your news. [TL Note: Monica is likely an original character that appears only once in this novel. I cant find any Monica of note in the Honkai Impact 3rd game.] You even know about such secrets, so why not tell me the location of my target? Huh? That works? Wont you lose the thrill of the hunt? Skipping the process and going straight to the answer is too much of a cheat. Chen Heng looked at Cheng Lixue in shock. Ensuring the safety of my subordinates is more important than any thrill. Who would find such a situation thrilling? If he werent my junior brother, Id have given him a sound thrashing by now. Although she thought that, she held back. Firstly, the information was in his hands, and secondly, she might not win if it came to a fight. Although Cheng Lixue had acquired the Void Arts from her master and had reached the Soul Separation Realm, she couldnt detect any threat from Chen Heng. Not even the slightest. This very absence of threat convinced her that she might not stand a chance against her junior brother. Alright, alright. If you insist, I wont hold back the information. After you send me back, have lunch at my ce first, then head to Number XX, XX Road, XX District. There, youll easily find the person youre looking for. Remember, its best to go alone. Bringing others mightplicate things. Book 6: Chapter 28:1: Chen Heng: I Also Want a Divine Key! Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 28:1: Chen Heng: I Also Want a Divine Key! Part 1 Why do we have to eat first? Lets have a meal. Life can be so busy without any fun. Even though my ce is close, Senior Sister came to pick me up after all. And before you decline, note that our master cooked personally today. Isnt that tempting? In just that brief time, Chen Heng had already spotted Fantasy Sea Vis. As previously mentioned, Fantasy Sea Vis was close to Vast Sea City First High School. Alright, then. Have you considered pursuing further studies at St. Freya Academy for college? Huh? Hold on, isnt St. Freya Academy an all-girls school? Why would I, a guy, go there? Oh? Theres something youre not aware of? So thats the case. St. Freya Academy is keeping up with the times by admitting ability users. They even transformed the outer girls school into a co-ed institution. Once this news breaks, many boys will scramble for a spot, even if its just the outer school. Just so you know, Senior Sister, I dont know everything. Dont misunderstand what I mean. While theres some stuff I genuinely dont know, theres other stuff I just dont want to know. Chen Heng never wanted to activate the Absolute Precognition in this world because it would simply be too boring. Anyway, no one could harm him here. As for Luo Li, he worried even less. With the help of the Primal Chaos Bell and the emergency measures of the Dimension Administrators Association, practically no one could harm her. As for Mo Qingtong? Chen Heng had already glimpsed her future. She would face no danger in theing days. Furthermore, Chen Heng nned to send her an invitation letter either in the following days or that very night. Having assessed everything, Chen Heng was certain that no significant person or event to him was under any threat. Thus, he had no reason to activate the Absolute Precognition. Besides, there was the world consciousness. Given that they knew each other, even if it didnt directly intervene, it should at least give him a heads-up. After all, a teacher for a day was like a father for life. When Chen Heng and Cheng Lixue parked the car in Chen Hengs garage, dumplings awaited themcarrot, corn, and pork dumplings, to be precise. As it turned out, these dumplings werent just for frying; they could be enjoyed regrly (boiled). Oh? Youre back? Yes, Master made dumplings today. How special! Just wait. Theyll be ready soon. OK. Chen Heng felt the rtionship between Cheng Lixue and Fu Hua was quite awkward. Would you say they werent close? No one would believe that, given Cheng Lixues willingness to die for Fu Hua. They simply werent expressive. It would be impossible for these two to pour their hearts out to each other and share their innermost thoughts. Cheng Lixue struggled with inner demons after her master left her, and she never even asked Fu Hua why. Noticing the heavy silence between Cheng Lixue and Fu Hua that followed the brief exchange, Chen Heng jumped in. Master, do you know where to find another 10th Divine Key? Why do you ask? His question caught the attention of both Fu Hua and Cheng Lixue. I want one too. Both you and Senior Sister have a 10th Divine Key. Why dont I? Who knows? Maybe there are none left, Fu Hua answered as she cooked dumplings. There were 1,000 of them, werent there? How could they all be gone? Its been so many years, and not every mass-produced 10th Divine Key awakens sessfully. There are very few left, and even if there were, you might not be able to use one. How will we know unless we try? Chen Heng persisted. Master, should we let Junior Brother try my Waters Edge? Listening to their conversation, Cheng Lixue offered to let her junior brother try her sword. Of course, she wouldnt give it away; after all, her master had gifted it to her. Chen Heng waved his hand dismissively. Theres no need, Senior Sister. Lixue, dont mind him. Hes just curious. Even if he had a Divine Key, hed probably just let it gather dust in the storeroom. He has plenty of treasures already. Master, why wouldnt I use a Divine Key? Something called a Divine Key sounds very cool. Chen Heng tried rebutting. You only think it is cool. Well, if you really want one, try capturing a Herrscher. A Herrscher? Hmmwhich Herrscher should I catch? How about the Herrscher of Stars? That aligns with one of your abilities. Cheng Lixue looked on in amazement as the two discussed catching a Herrscher with such seriousness. Chen Heng gave a disdainful smirk. No, not interested. What about the Herrscher of Reason? Wait, no. The Herrscher of Reason is one of us. The Herrscher of Reason? Welt? No, Junior Brother. The Herrscher of Reason is a different person now. Now, its a little girl named Bronya. Furthermore, I should remind you that each full-fledged Herrscher is as powerful as a Soul Separation Realm cultivator. The best among them can rival those in the Mind Dividing Realm. Their most challenging aspect is their ability to control specificws. If used properly, their offensive power is terrifying. [TL Note: Here is Bronyas profile: /wiki/Bronya_Zaychik.] Cheng Lixue eyed her junior brother, sensing his overconfidence, so she exined just how strong a Herrscher was. Are Herrschers really that powerful? Then why is Sirin still so weak? She has five Herrscher Cores, yet she keeps getting beaten. Cheng Lixue remembered Sirin. On the surface, Sirin appeared to be an ordinary beautiful student at St. Freya Academys outer school. However, Cheng Lixue, who had visited the academy several times, knew she was far from ordinary. She possessed five Herrscher Cores; this treatment was like she was the beloved daughter of the Honkai God. Book 6: Chapter 28:2: Chen Heng: I Also Want a Divine Key! Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 28:2: Chen Heng: I Also Want a Divine Key! Part 2 Sirins cores were the Herrscher Core of Conquest, the Herrscher Core of Desire, the Herrscher Core of Serenity, the Herrscher Core of Haste, and her own Herrscher Core of Void. They represented thunder, wind, death, fire, and space, respectively. Most importantly, she remained unaffected by the Honkai Demon God. What puzzled Cheng Lixue was that even though Raiden Mei had a Herrscher Core of Conquest, Sirin had a more potent version, as if Raiden Meis core was a counterfeit. If Chen Heng knew what Cheng Lixue was thinking, hed tell her she was spot-on. After the world merger, all the Herrscher Cores had been slightly weakened. For example, the Herrscher Core of Conquest could control electromaic fields in the Honkai Impact 3rd world. However, could its destructiveness be on the same level as the electromaic control of the supreme-martial world? Furthermore, these reductions ensured that neither the Valkyries nor Herrschers became too powerful, attracting envy. The Honkai Impact 3rd worlds limit ofbat prowess was not as high as this supreme-martial worlds. If the Herrscher Cores were strengthened, people from some major factions might covet these Herrscher Cores. After the merger, while the original cores were weakened, replicas were also made of all cores except Sirins. However, Sirins Herrscher Cores were not weakened. Nevertheless, even if Sirin could not fight those major factions, she could still run. I can spend a long time in a constant state of anxiety or worry, not finding peace. However, just wait for this great me to call on my guardians! Alright. Little Heng, stop criticizing Sirin. The dumplings are cooked. Set the table. Oh! Got it, Master, Chen Heng replied but made no move to rise from the sofa. Instead, with a flick of his finger, he brought the tes over with his ability. Cheng Lixue watched in amazement as the dishes and chopsticks from the kitchen flew effortlessly to Chen Hengs side, and the dumplings gracefullynded on the tes on their own. What exactly is Junior Brothers ability? Master mentioned earlier that the Herrscher of Starss abilities aligned perfectly with his; could it be gravity? However, what I just saw does not match up with that. Or does he possess multiple abilities? Little Heng, next time, dont bezy. Dont misuse your gifts, Fu Hua chided, her voice sounding motherly even though her appearance didnt match the tone. Got it, Master, he answered, though his tone suggested otherwise. After a thoughtful pause, Cheng Lixue decided to use the simplest and crudest method. She asked directly, What exactly is your ability, Junior Brother? Ability? Senior Sister, which one are you asking about? All of them? I was just asking out of curiosity. If you dont want to say, its fine. Senior Sister, youre being too formal. In truth, my abilities are quiteplicated. Our master said the same about me, but I cant help it; each ability is really useful. I have attraction, electromaism control, gravity control, spatial ability, and precognitionfor now. Im not sure if there will be more in the future. Using the Absolute Precognition to catch a glimpse, Chen Heng had determined that exposing this would not affect him. Thus, he generously revealed his abilities without reservation. Enough. Both of you,e eat. During the meal, the trio sat silently. Its a good habit not to talk while eating. ------ Junior Brother, you have too many abilities. I think you should focus on one or two main ones. Cheng Lixue offered this suggestion after the meal as they lounged on the sofa. Alright, Lixue. You dont have to worry about your junior brother. He does not need anyone to interfere with his future. As long as he stays on course, he will be an expert who surpasses the immortals sooner orter. My purpose is just to guide and push him on. If you say so, Master. Since her master said that, Cheng Lixue decided not to pursue the topic of Chen Hengs training. Oh, right. Junior Brother, you still havent answered me. Are you going to St. Freya Academy for college? No, Id prefer a regr school. I dont think St. Freya Academy has anything to teach me. If anything, I might be teaching them. Chen Heng rejected Cheng Lixues suggestion. You can consider their outer campus. After all, Master, your younger sister, and I are there. Ill think about it. Ive just started my college entrance exams, so theres still time. Furthermore, its not certain I can get into St. Freya Academy. Didnt Junior Brother use your Precognition to see the exam questions? Senior Sister, you should leave now. Otherwise, your target will get away. Upon hearing that, Cheng Lixue grabbed her coat and headed out. Chen Heng quickly followed. Her destination wasnt close, and she needed to drive. After sending Cheng Lixue off, Chen Heng returned home to find his master, Fu Hua, meditating with her eyes shut on the sofa. Chen Heng did not want to interrupt his master, but Fu Hua called out to him. Fu Hua opened her eyes. Little Heng, your senior sister has no malicious intentions. She is not trying to fish for information; rather, she is not good at showing concern. Master, I know. My senior sister and you are alike, both not good at expressing feelings. Also, can you not call me Little Heng? It feels weird, especially since you look younger than me. Itd be hard to exin if someone heard. Hmmyou have a point. From now on, Ill call you Ah Heng in public. You can call me Hua or Fu Hua. Privately, you can use any name. After all, I cant teach you much. Rather, Im more of a mentor sharing experiences and providing guidance rather than a master. Alright, Master. I got it, Master. ------ At 2:30 p.m., after a nap, Chen Heng finally replenished all the Will Energy he had expended the previous night while creating Will Energy swords. The math paper would be in the afternoon. This was the subject Chen Heng did not need to worry about since it was much easier to copy the answers for this subject than for the Chinesenguage, assuming he had the answers beforehand. Fu Hua, Im off to my exam. Alright, go on. Calling her Fu Hua felt strange. Before she became his master, he had always referred to her simply as Immortal. After she took on the role of his master, he started addressing her as Master. He had never addressed her as Fu Hua before, but that had a certain charm to it. As Chen Heng stepped out, he nced at Mo Qingtongs vi. Mo Qingtong hadnt returned in the afternoon. Had she gone to the Mo Familys mansion or somewhere else? Chen Heng wasnt worried about her safety. If anything happened, Luo Li would let him know. Book 6: Chapter 29:1: 8 vs. 4 with the Referee on Our Side, How Could We Lose? Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 29:1: 8 vs. 4 with the Referee on Our Side, How Could We Lose? Part 1 Chen Hengs performance during the math exam was unremarkable this time. He diligently worked through every problem on the draft paper, not just filling in the answers he knew were correct. Chen Heng wasnt foolish. He wouldnt simply write down answers without calcting, lest he draw undue attention from the Special Affairs Bureau. Nevertheless, Chen Heng finished his math exam early despite taking his time. Out of boredom, he decided to check out Yakumo Yukaris livestream. He onlysted ten seconds before covering his eyes and exiting, deeming it too hard to watch, which exined why Yakumo Yukari restricted her stream to adults. He Who Knows Fate: Im at the college entrance exams, and its so dull. What are you guys up to? One Punch Baldy: You must be the only administrator in this group, right? Hello, Im Saitama. He Who Knows Fate: Greetings, Teacher Saitama! Ive heard a lot about you. He Who Knows Fate: By the way, why dont you change your disy name? One Punch Baldy: I like it this way. Names dont matter to me. After all, my hero name is Caped Baldy. He Who Knows Fate: Master Saitama, you really are easygoing, huh? One Punch Baldy: Why do you keep calling me Master? A few others in this group do the same. Umaru-chan: Master Saitama, havent you watched your own anime? One Punch Baldy: No, I feel that watching it might ruin the fun of the future for me. I just want a good fight right now. He Who Knows Fate: Master Saitama, have you ever thought you might miss out on some supermarket discounts this way? One Punch Baldy: Point taken. Ill go watch it. He Who Knows Fate: Dont! Dont! Dont! I was just saying. Points really have some strong purchasing power. One Punch Baldy: Thats a separate issue! Lord of the White Night: Saitama, how about youe over to my ce after a while? I have a strong opponent you can fight. One Punch Baldy: Is it that Azi Dahaka you mentioned this morning? Lord of the White Night: Yes. One Punch Baldy: A final trial that only a human hero can defeat and is essentially evil? Oh, I can feel my strength surging! Lord of the White Night: Hold on. Itll be a while. The storyline here has only just reached the Rise of the Fire Dragon Festival. One Punch Baldy: Okay, then. Just remember to call me. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Damn it! This Holy Grail Carnival wont allow the Master to join! This is outrageous! Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: If I let the Masters join, would the Heroic Spirits have any chance to y? Herrscher of Pufferfish: You have no right to speak, cheater! Even though you are the organizer, you are ying in the game and not allowing the Masters to participate. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Well, rules are rules. He Who Knows Fate: Has the Holy Grail War started? I thought the Holy Grail War only took ce at night. Time Witch: Elder Brother Heng, this isnt the Holy Grail War but the Holy Grail Carnival. A carnival held at night doesnt make sense, so Root moved it to the daytime on a whim. Workaholic Gil: I watched a bit of the livestream you guys put up for the Holy Grail Carnival. Although theres a Ruler maintaining fairness, its not fair at all. Workaholic Gil: First, there is a worthless Caster on the other team. Gilles de Rais couldnt move upon seeing Jeanne dArc and even got subverted secretly. Then, their Assassin was so scared upon seeing our Assassin was the First Hassan that his knees were shaking. Vengeance Witch: Do you think I wanted this? Gilles de Rais didnt know about me at first; Im certain of that. However, he suddenly recognized meter for some reason. Was it you who messed things up, Root? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: It wasnt me. I did nothing. Stop making baseless usations. Efreet: Root is just trying to win by cheating like crazy. Not to mention the organizers personal participation, even summoning King Hassan in a regr Holy Grail War is absolutely absurd. Time Witch: Regardless, the first day of beach volleyball has ended, and we achieved a sweeping victory. Umaru-chan: That wasnt beach volleyball; that was murder volleyball, wasnt it? Herrscher of Pufferfish: I dont understand what youre saying. Kazuma the Brute: Volleyballs creating sonic booms arent just any volleyball. How is it not murder volleyball? The volleyball remained intact only because it was of such high quality. Otherwise, how could it havested the entire match? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: For that, we have to thank Chuuni Glitter for sponsoring the Noble Phantasm volleyball. Workaholic Gil: Ahem! Ahem! He Who Knows Fate: Its a pity I missed the livestream. I think I was taking a nap at that time. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Its alright, Elder Brother. You can watch the rey of the livestream. He Who Knows Fate: Reys arent as exhrating as watching the livestream. Time Witch: Elder Brother Heng, Ill make sure to notify you when our next game starts. He Who Knows Fate: Im counting on you, Luo Li. Time Witch: Yes, dont worry. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Tsk. Although Chen Heng verbally expressed no interest in watching the rey, due to the dull waiting time, he Holy crap, swimsuits! Damn it! Ive never seen Ryougi Shiki in a swimsuit before. My side served first, and since this was just a recreational game and we couldnt even muster enough yers, expecting the professionalism of a professional team was out of the question. A professional team would have 14 yers, involving all the Masters. If we involved the Masters, the other team would really be doomed. This was a fair eight-on-four match. The enemys Caster was on our side, and their Assassin waspletely terrified by our Assassin and couldnt even stand firm. The enemys Archer, Gilgamesh, had no interest in participating in this game. No matter how Tohsaka Tokiomi persuaded him, he refused and almost came to blows with his Master. Thus, the pitiful red team seemingly had five Servants to rely on in the battle, but in reality, they also had the hidden traitorous Caster. However, what caught Chen Hengs attention were the breathtaking sights when the female Servants jumped. This is pure enjoyment! Jeanne dArc looks truly amazing, and Medusa isnt too shabby, either. However, why didnt King Hassan agree to take off his clothes? Eresh-chan is absolutely adorable, especially her embarrassment over her swimsuit. So, with everyones efforts, the red team managed to achieve a glorious failure. They had internal strife, external threats, and an unfair judge; how could the red team possibly win? Chen Heng was not concerned with how they won, focusing instead on how they yed. And the male Servants? Why bother watching them? Book 6: Chapter 29:2: 8 vs. 4 with the Referee on Our Side, How Could We Lose? Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 29:2: 8 vs. 4 with the Referee on Our Side, How Could We Lose? Part 2 The Holy Grail Carnival took ce in an independent space specially created by the Holy Grail, where the beach volleyball battles of these 14 Servants left the beach smoky and pitted with craters. Furthermore, the Servants had used their best skills since the ball was a Noble Phantasm reinforced by the Holy Grail, able to carry various powers like Jeanne dArcs cursed mes, King Hassans instant-death skill, and the buffs for the teams. The most frequently used personal skill was Mana Burst. [TL Note: Here is more information on King Hassans instant-death skill, At the Boundary: /wiki/At_The_Boundary. Here is more information on Mana Burst; do note there are various subtypes, and you can see more by clicking on the links within this page: /wiki/Mana_Burst. I cannot find a cursed me skill for either Jeanne dArc or Jeanne dArc Alter, but it could be an application of her Noble Phantasm, La Grondement Du Haine: Roar, Rage of Mine. Here is more information about this Noble Phantasm: /wiki/La_Grondement_Du_Haine.] Thus, this round of beach volleyball turned into a battle of gods, with the most outrageous skillbination being the instant-death effect coordinated by King Hassan and Ryougi Shiki. During this Holy Grail Carnival, no Servant would die during the match. If one died identally, they would be revived outside the field. This meant that Chen Hengs team, the ck team, could potentially knock down a Servant with a lucky hit. However, reality showed that Chen Hengs team wasnt that lucky, only managing to take down Diarmuid. It proved that E-ranked Luck was indeed E-ranked Luck, something that could never change in a lifetime. Thus, Chen Heng gradually lost himself to the allure of the female participants, unable to extricate himself. It wasnt until the proctor announced that there were only 15 minutes left to hand in the papers that Chen Heng realized he hadnt filled in his answer sheet. This time, Chen Heng obediently waited until the time was up and the teacher personally collected his college entrance exam paper. As Chen Heng stepped out of the examination hall, he saw his senior sister Cheng Lixue standing next to Jiang Cheng. Since Cheng Lixue had the leisure to pick him up from the exam center, her operation must have gone smoothly. Alright, actually, Chen Heng had long known what Cheng Lixue would experience and that she woulde to pick him up. Lets go. Alright. The conversation between the senior sister and junior brother was concise and to the point, with absolutely no superfluous words. After Chen Heng got into the car, he noticed someone already seated in the back. It was Rita Rossweisse, one of the three S-ranked Valkyries, specifically tasked with elimination missions. She was the deputy leader of the strongest Valkyrie squad, the Immortal des, which was led by Squad Leader Bianka Durandal Ataegina. Senior Sister, this isone of the Immortal des Valkyries, Rita, right? She is very famous. Chen Heng was extremely curious about why this person was there. He had known that Cheng Lixue woulde to pick him up because he had been afraid she would get into trouble and had used his Absolute Precognition to check. However, he stopped watching when he saw her leave to fetch him. Yes. Youre Madam Fu Huas second disciple, Chen Heng, right? Rita Rossweisse recognized Chen Heng instantly. Since she wasing with Cheng Lixue and given her character, this wasnt a surprise; Rita Rossweisse likely did her homework on people rted to Cheng Lixue. Even without any prior research, Rita Rossweisse knew a bit about Chen Heng. After all, Fu Hua was the most formidable Valkyrie, deeply admired by those in the know, and the only Valkyrie who couldpletely disregard orders from Schicksals Overseer Otto. By bing Fu Huas second disciple, Chen Heng had made waves within the Schicksal Valkyrie circle, even catching the attention of Overseer Otto. However, when Otto tried to investigate Chen Heng, he met resistance from one of Chinas most influential hidden-world factions, the Ji n. Rumor had it that Chen Heng was the son of the Ji ns most cherished daughter, making him the direct nephew of the current n leader. Such people were not to be offended; Otto could not afford to. Overseer Otto, being the highest authority in Schicksal, had extensive knowledge of the hidden world, unlike the low-ranked Valkyries. Overseer Otto was also one of the Western churchs nominal bishops. Naturally, he understood the might of the Ji n. Hence, he not only stopped his investigation but also suppressed the matter. Yes. Hello! Chen Heng greeted Rita Rossweisse in a friendly manner, extending his right hand. Its an honor to meet you. As Cheng Lixue drove the car to the market, Chen Heng struck up a casual conversation. Senior Sister, how did you and Miss Rita meet? Havent I told you? I met her on a mission. After I captured the target, Rita took over. Huh? So if Rita is responsible for the target, shouldnt she be watching him? Dont worry, Mr. Chen Heng. We have the target under tight surveince. Hes secure, and nothing can go wrong. Is he now? Well see. Seeing Rita Rossweisses face brimming with confidence, Chen Heng smirked but did not offer any rebuttal. Mister Chen Heng, you Before Rita Rossweisse could finish, her phone interrupted her. After a nce at the caller ID, her confident expression shifted to one of concern when she saw it came from one of her squad members. The voice on the other end said urgently, Deputy Squad Leader, the targets escaped again! You need toe over right away! Got it. Im on my way. Miss Cheng Lixue, Im sorry for the inconvenience. Could you drop me off at our base? Sure. Senior Sister, just drop me off here. Ill shop and head home by myself. Master and I will prepare dinner and wait for you. Alright. Cheng Lixue nodded and pulled over at the roadside to let Chen Heng off. Mister Chen Heng, Im truly sorry for troubling you with having to walk back. Its fine. You two handle your business. Junior Brother, remember to tell Master I might not make it back in time for dinner. Dont worry. Senior Sister, you will be back for sure. Isnt it a piece of cake for two powerful Valkyries to catch a fleeing target? Chen Heng stood at the roadside, waving as he watched Cheng Lixue drive off into the distance. Chen Heng could not help using his cheat to see the storyline again. The targets escape attempt was just an exercise in futility. With Cheng Lixue and Rita Rossweisse around, Chen Heng did not need to say anything. That would prevent Rita Rossweisse from noticing anything off. Chen Heng intended to buy some premium ingredients and wait for his senior sister to return for dinner. What should I cook tonight? Thats the real question. Chen Heng pondered the question of the century as he walked to the market. When Chen Heng arrived at the market, he still had not figured out the answer, so he decisively used his cheat to see the storyline. This was how to use the Absolute Precognition! Book 6: Chapter 30: Mister Chen Has a Rudimentary Understanding of a Thing or Two Book 6: Chapter 30: Mister Chen Has a Rudimentary Understanding of a Thing or Two Master, Im back! Chen Heng called out as he entered, carrying groceries. Having someone waiting at home felt wonderful. Youre back? Why are you alone? I thought your senior sister went to fetch you, Fu Hua inquired from the sofa, where shed been meditating, when she saw Chen Heng return alone. Senior Sister? She went to recapture a target with Rita. That target escaped again. But dont worry, Master. Shell be back before dinner without any issues. Thats good, Little Heng. So, what did you buy? Just some ordinary ingredients. Im nning to cook XXXX tonight, Chen Heng replied, cing the ingredients in the kitchen. Little Heng, you can cook? I can. I once bought a mid-tier cooking skill from the Dimension Administrators Association store to care for Sirin. Dont underestimate that mid-tier cookingjust mid-tier already ces me at the apex of ordinary chefs. Rx, Master; Ill handle dinner tonight. Alright, then. Fu Hua trusted the skills sold by the Dimension Administrators Association. Anything could be bought with the right amount of points, and quality was assured. With a nod, she resumed meditating. What a cultivation maniac! Upon seeing Fu Huas dedication, Chen Heng felt a pang of guilt. Since bing a cultivator, he rarely cultivated, focusing instead on refining Will Energy swords. He had already mastered 89 sword conceptions from the Chen n Sword Technique. However, it was just these 89 sword conceptions. He had not even practiced the Void Sword Technique he had received in exchange for the Void Arts. Sword conceptions were not easy to cultivate. Right now, Chen Heng was busy forming Will Energy swords. However, once he formed Will Energy swords for all 89 sword conceptions, he could switch to studying sword techniques and also cultivate Spiritual Energy to raise his cultivation realm. Shortly after Chen Heng finished preparing a few dishes, he washed his hands and headed to the door. There, he found Mo Qingtong about to knock and Raven, who was almost always by her side. Speaking of which, Chen Heng was genuinely surprised by Raven. Before ying Honkai Impact 3rd, he hadnt thought much of her. However, after ying the game, he found it uncanny how simr the Raven standing before him looked to the Raven in Honkai Impact 3rd. Was this some parallel-world thing? After the world merger, the lore set the two Ravens as blood-rted rtives but not siblings. Chen Heng wasnt sure if the two Ravens knew of each others existence. He knew about this peculiarity due to possessing the settings of the world merger. The settings of the world merger recorded all the changes that took ce after the world merger. Although he hadnt read through them entirely, hed skimmed enough. Why are you standing there like a fool? Come in. Chen Heng beckoned to Mo Qingtong, who was still in a knocking posture. Mo Qingtong smiled foolishly at the apron-d Chen Heng. Then she guessed what had happened. She knew about Chen Hengs Absolute Precognition. Setting aside her intention to knock, she and Elder Sister Raven stepped in. Qingtong, take a seat. Ill finish cooking. Theres a portion for you. Also, this is my master, so be respectful and understand the seniority. Got it. Oh, by the way, Elder Sister Raven, if someone knockster, please answer. It will likely be my senior sister, Cheng Lixue. Understood, Young Master Heng. After giving Mo Qingtong a heads-up, Chen Heng returned to his cooking. He had interrupted his meal preparation earlier only to open the door for Mo Qingtong. Soon after he finished cooking, a knock sounded. This time, Elder Sister Raven answered the door, revealing Cheng Lixue outside. Standing behind Cheng Lixue was another person, Rita Rossweisse. When Rita Rossweisse saw Raven, her eyes momentarily widened in surprise, but she quickly regained herposure. After Raven invited the two in, she kept staring at Rita Rossweisse. Although Raven didnt know who Rita Rossweisse was, she felt irritated by the other womans presence but couldnt pinpoint why. Could their character settings have shed? The one covered eye, the maid outfit, and the mature air? Master, Im back. Hmm. Rita pays her respects to Madam Fu Hua. I hope Madam Fu Hua has been well? Ive been good. What brings you here, Rita? Im merely here on an assignment. I heard Madam Fu Hua was around and wanted to pay my respects. However, it seems Ivee at an inconvenient time. If theres nothing else, Ill take my leave and visit some other day. ncing at Chen Heng bustling in the kitchen, Rita Rossweisse realized dinner preparation time wasnt the best time to visit. You dont need to leave so soon. If Little Heng likes you, hell surely include you in the meal. Huh? Please stay for dinner, Miss Rita. I prepared enough for six people. That was how the somewhat bewildered Rita Rossweisse found herself seated at Chen Hengs dining table. Rita Rossweisse originally nned to leave after a brief visit with Fu Hua. However, the tantalizing aromas emanating from Chen Hengs kitchen and the fact it was dinner time made her reconsider. Having worked the entire day without a meal and encouraged by Chen Hengs invitation, she decided to stay. During the meal, Chen Heng upied the hosts seat, not Fu Hua. Upon noticing this, Rita Rossweisse became pensive and shifted her gaze toward Raven seated across from her. Coincidentally, Raven was also looking at Rita Rossweisse. Their eyes met for a moment before they averted their gazes, both with a hint of disdain. ------ After the meal, Rita Rossweisse did not depart immediately. Mister Chen Heng, have you considered enrolling at St. Freya Academy? With your academic prowess, youd surely qualify. Furthermore, as Madam Fu Huas disciple, passing the St. Freya Academys tests should be easy, right? Why does everyone want me to attend St. Freya Academy? Im just an ordinary person with no specialbat skills. What Ive learned from my master are schrly pursuits and life experiences. As you can see, I only have a rudimentary understanding of swordsmanship. Im no match for those ability users and Valkyries. Book 6: Chapter 31:1: The Prestigious Jixia Academy, Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 31:1: The Prestigious Jixia Academy, Part 1 Rita Rossweisse didnt believe a word when Chen Heng downyed his abilities and imed to have only a superficial understanding. After all, would anyone believe he trained under Fu Hua solely for knowledge and life experience? Even if that were the case, Fu Hua was renowned for her exceptional martial arts and sword skills. Wouldnt Chen Heng have learned some self-defense techniques from her? In truth, Chen Heng hadnt. He possessed some sword techniques but hadnt had time to master them before forming his Will Energy swords. As for Fu Huas martial arts, he hadnt touched them at all. So, what do you think about St. Freya Academys outer school? Instead of answering directly, Chen Heng posed a question of his own. Which do you think is better, St. Freya Academy or Jixia Academy? [TL Note: Jixia Academy was a schrly academy during the Warring States period in China. It was an extremely prestigious institute of learning at that time. Here is the Wikipedia entry on it: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jixia_Academy.] Rita Rossweisse stayed silent. There was noparison. This was Jixia Academy! Jixia Academy stood unmatched. No school, whether for the general popce or the hidden world, could im superiority over it. It was an enigma to the average person, yet it was an institution every faction in the hidden world vied to enter. At nearly 2,000 years old, it was one of the most ancient schools in the hidden world. At Jixia Academy, various disciplines thrived, and ideologies contended. They offered ess to countless legacies and secret techniques; everything was possible there. There was academic openness, intellectual freedom, and even the freedom to run wild. However, none of these mattered as much as the fact that this ce was a haven for cultivators. One could be a renowned figure in the hidden world simply by graduating from Jixia Academy. Although the academy did not grant a conventional degree recognized in the mundane world, spending just a year there would open up opportunities in the hidden world, assuring a bright future even if one didnt graduate; there wouldnt be a need to return to the mundane world, as countless factions would vie over one. For those who wished, a legitimate degree from any university in China could be easily obtained at a minimal cost. Rita Rossweisse was well-acquainted with the academy, mostly due to her friend Durandals unsessful attempts to gain admission. Durandals failure was mainly because of a stringent policy of racism. However, Durandal continued striving to gain entry, undeterred by previous rejections. Jixia Academy was extremely exclusive, but in recent times, it had slightly rxed its policy. Still, it admitted very few non-Chinese individuals. To gain admission to Jixia Academy, there were three methods. First, one had to possess an ancient heritage, such as the traditions of the Hundred Schools of Thought or other ancient lineages. Additionally, one had to pass certain tests; failure wasnt an option. [TL Note: Here is more information on the Hundred Schools of Thought: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hundred_Schools_of_Thought.] Second, one had to possess immense talent. Durandal indeed had this, but her foreigner status was a major detraction. Third, possessing a unique ability, either martial or auxiliary, could also earn one a spot. These were the three methods that Rita Rossweisse knew of. She wasnt sure about any other methods, which were beyond what she could ess. She couldnt figure out where Chen Heng found the confidence to believe he had a shot at entering Jixia Academy. However, since he had said so, she felt it wasnt her ce to probe further. After hitting a roadblock with Chen Heng, she said no more. Instead, she had a brief chat with Fu Hua before leaving. I recall that one of the 10th Divine Keys is the Xuanyuan Sword, right? Wheres that sword now? Chen Heng resumed the discussion on the 10th Divine Keys after Rita Rossweisse left. That 10th Divine Key is with Anti-Entropy. What do you n to do? I might take it by force. However, if a more peaceful method exists, I wont object. If you want to take it by force, youll need to get past Bronya, the current Herrscher of Reason, an Anti-Entropy member. Seeing that her junior brother had a strong interest in the Xuanyuan Sword, Cheng Lixue, sitting beside him, exined the details. An Anti-Entropy member? Also, its not called the Xuanyuan Sword anymore. After Anti-Entropy was forced to reveal its existence, they were confronted by the Xuanyuan n of China. Just one member nearly decimated Anti-Entropy and demanded they rename the sword. Its now the Yu Sword, exined Cheng Lixue, pausing at this point. Cheng Lixue knew a little about the hidden world. The Valkyries and the other factions exposed to the mundane world had no way topare to the hidden-world factions and ns. I remember when that person from the Xuanyuan n saw the Xuanyuan Sword, which is now the Yu Sword, he casually tossed it to the ground, showing disdain on his face. Then he left immediately. If I recall right, that person is called Xuanyuan Mian. ErmAh Heng, if Im not mistaken, the person your senior sister just mentioned is your maternal uncle, right? Mo Qingtong, who sat close to Chen Heng, was interested in this matteruntil she heard the name Xuanyuan Mian. Ahaha! If there is no other Xuanyuan Mian, they should be the same person. The Xuanyuan n that Chen Lixue spoke about was the current Ji n. To the mundane people, they were the Ji n. However, people of the hidden world saw them as the Xuanyuan n. Actually, they were the same. After the nation was established, the Xuanyuan n changed its family name to Ji in the mundane world; hence, its members could be addressed as Xuanyuan or Ji. [TL Note: The establishment of the nation likely refers to either the establishment of the Republic of China or the civil war that led to the Peoples Republic of China (the China of today).] The Xuanyuan Mian that Cheng Lixue spoke of was indeed Chen Hengs maternal uncleJi Mian. Chen Heng was very familiar with this uncle. Back when his mother was alive, she frequently brought him to the Ji n to visit. However, his father never went with them. Although on the surface, Chen Hengs mother had left because she fell in love with his father, got married, and had a son, that was just the story told to outsiders. Of course, it was true that the Ji ns people did not like his father. Book 6: Chapter 31:2: The Prestigious Jixia Academy, Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 31:2: The Prestigious Jixia Academy, Part 2 Chen Hengs mother had been the Ji ns most beloved youngest daughteralso the only daughterso the degree they had doted on her Lets put it this way. There were over ten males in that generation but only one femalethe youngest. The degree to which they doted on her could easily be imagined. She was treated like she was fragile, like a delicate piece of candy that might melt in their mouths. Sadly, though, she ended up being snatched away by a pig from another n. To this day, Chen Heng could not understand how his father had walked out of the Ji ns doors alive. Furthermore, his father rarely visited the Ji n. Nevertheless, Chen Heng was the Ji ns only nephew and was also cherished by all his maternal uncles. Otherwise, there would not be so many people from the Ji n sending him excellent cultivation techniques that could push him into bing an immortal so he could switch his cultivation method after his parents died. If it were before, Chen Heng would think his father had married above his status. However, after learning he had a transcender ancestor In fact, after Chen Hengs parents died, he had been practically alone with no one to rely on. A maternal uncle had once offered to take him into the Ji n and have his family name changed to Ji. No one had objected to this idea. After all, half his bloodline dide from the Ji n. However, he had refused. In hindsight, it was fortunate that Chen Heng had refused. Otherwise, when the Chen n ancestor returned to this world and discovered that most of his descendants were dead and that the only survivor had changed his family name Never mind, there was no need to think further. There was no guessing what that ancestor would have done. Chen Heng felt his ancestor might even simply destroy the world with a p if his ancestor got angry. After rejecting joining the Ji n, the 14-year-old Chen Heng had returned to Vast Sea City, where his parents met. Cheng Lixue did not expect her junior brother to have such an impressive family background. Oh! Oh! Ah Heng, are you really going to Jixia Academy? I dont know. Im not certain yet. Furthermore, even if I want to go, getting there is a problem. Actually, entering Jixia Academy would be easy for Chen Heng. Furthermore, he had several means avable to him. Choosing the means was a problem in itself. The most direct method was to go to his first maternal uncle, the current Ji n Head. The Ji n had several slots for Jixia Academy. After all, it was one of the strongest ns in China, with deep umtions. However, it did not have many people in the new generation, and even fewer people of the suitable age, so it frequently had extra slots. These slots would normally be given to people of other family names with big contributions to the Ji n. Selling the slots would be impossible. The Ji n did notck for money. If the Ji n truly sold the slots, the other big ns would mock them. However, giving the slots away to gain favors was fine. Hence, it would be easy for Chen Heng to get a Jixia Academy slot through his connections. This was the same before the world reset. His first maternal uncle had personally delivered an invitation to Jixia Academy to him. However, Chen Heng eventually got dropped because he could not change his cultivation technique. The examiners found this to be a pity, as their tests showed he had extremely great cultivation talent. The second method Chen Heng could use was to expose one of his abilities. Be it electromaic control, gravity, attraction, the Absolute Precognition, or spatial ability, these were all abilities with extremely high limits. Furthermore, he could already cultivate and had enormous cultivation potential. Although it would be problematic for him to join Jixia Academy using just his talent and potential, it was not impossible. Before the world reset, Chen Hengs ability had already reached the limit, with no more potential. However, this life was different. The third method was to seek out the world consciousness or get Customer Service to pass on a message to the world consciousness. His ancestor had yed a huge role in this high-martial worlds promotion to a supreme-martial world. Asking for a Jixia Academy slot would not be too much, right? If it was too much, then he could only call on his guardian to have a chat with the world consciousness. As for how that discussion would go Of course, this method came with great uncertainty. The uncertainty was not in whether Chen Heng could enroll in Jixia Academy but how he would end up enrolling. It would be impossible to guess the world consciousnesss thoughts. Lets go! Lets go! Ah Heng, how great would it be if we both went! Qingtong, did you manage to get a slot to enter Jixia Academy? Yeah. How to put it? I previously could not go because of that biased ancestor valuing only males and not females, so the Mo ns slot went to a male in a cadet branch who was much less talented than me. However, this timehasnt my father already seeded the n head position? Mo Qingtong spoke extremely cryptically, as Chen Hengs master and senior sister, who had appeared out of nowhere, sat nearby. She was certain that these two had not existed before the world reset. When mentioning the Mo n ancestor, Mo Qingtong couldnt help bing depressed. First, this Mo n ancestor had something to do with Chen Hengs death before the world reset. Second, this ancestor was extremely biased against females. Mo Qingtong was the sessor of the main branch, a direct descendant, but only a daughter, so As one of the ns inheriting the Hundred Schools of Thought, the Mo n naturally had slots for Jixia Academy. However, it had been in decline over the past millennium, so it only received one slot. Logically, this slot should have gone to Mo Qingtong. After all, she was the n heads only child. However, just look at how she ended up going to a mundane university with Chen Heng. The results were obvious. Master, what do you think? Chen Heng turned his head and asked Fu Huas opinion. Me? It doesnt matter to me. It does not matter where you go, as your ancestor will most likely send me there, too. That way, I can monitor you. Fu Hua raised a good point. Chen Hengs ancestor made her his teacher not only to impart her experiences and knowledge but also to oversee and guide him. She was to prevent him from bing proud because of his privileged status of having a transcender ancestor. If the two were too far apart, how could she achieve that goal? How could the Chen n ancestor not have ways to get Fu Hua into Jixia Academy? Those who know would know. Seeing that his master did not mind and the anticipation in Mo Qingtongs eyes, Chen Heng was divided Let me think of a way to bring Luo Li and Sirin into Jixia Academy too. Ah Heng, why care about Luo Li? She is only a freshman in high school. Also, Sirin is just a second year in middle school. Bringing them would be inappropriate, right? Mo Qingtong mentioned nothing about the difficulty of bringing those two into Jixia Academy. Ever since she found out Chen Hengs ancestor was a transcender and saw Chen Heng toying with the world consciousness, she no longer felt anything was impossible for him in this world. Book 6: Chapter 32:1: Coasting Through Life—Mo Qingtong, Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 32:1: Coasting Through LifeMo Qingtong, Part 1 Erm Chen Heng discovered that Mo Qingtong and Luo Li had exactly the same stance toward each other, always trying to keep the other person as far away as possible. Master, Junior Brother, its already 7 p.m., and I have some work to do. If there is nothing else, Ill be leaving first. The clock in Chen Hengs house rang melodiously at 7 p.m. When Cheng Lixue saw it was already thatte, she took her leave of Chen Heng and Fu Hua. Senior Sister, arent you going to stay here? Cheng Lixue did not reply, shooting him a nce instead. Why am I going? Dont you, a person with Precognition, know? Alright, then. Goodbye, Senior Sister. Well, Im going, Master. Alright. After Cheng Lixue said her goodbyes, Raven sent Cheng Lixue to the door. Here. Qingtong, this is for you. Seeing that Cheng Lixue had left, Chen Heng took out the prepared Dimension Administrators Association invitation and handed it to Mo Qingtong. It had not been convenient for him to do so while Cheng Lixue was around. His rtionship with Cheng Lixue had not developed to the point where he would give her a Dimension Administrators Association invitation. If she found out about this and did not receive one, it would be very problematic. This is the invitation, right? The Dimension Administrators Association invitation? Mo Qingtong looked at the white paper with the word invitation in her hand, suddenly excited. Alright, alright. Dont get too worked up. Use it now. Just think about using it, and that will do. Luo Li already joined yesterday. Huh? Why did Luo Li get an invitation one day earlier than me? Mo Qingtong homed in on the problem. Then why dont you tell me why you didnt go to Tohsaka Rins world, where the Holy Grail War is taking ce? I gave her the invitation there. Jeanne dArc joined together with her. Oh. Got it. Mo Qingtong realized she had no leg to stand on. No matter what, she was the one who did not go to that world, so it was natural she received the invitationter. However, she still felt upset for some reason. Ding! Wee, Coasting Through Life, to the Dimension Administrators Association! 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Merlin asked me to send a message on his behalf: Neer, put on female clothes and send a picture! 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: He also asked me to tell He Who Knows Fate: Can you remove the mute already? However, I think he will continue to cause trouble. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Unexpectedly, Merlin still can spare the effort to look at the chat group despite me teaching him a lesson for such a long time. I underestimated him. He Who Knows Fate: He still insists on causing trouble in such a situation. I think it would be better for him to use the remaining 28 days to calm down. He Who Knows Fate: This time, I want Merlin to learn that those in authority can do as they please. Also, one wont die if one doesnt court death. Solomon: Well done. Also, neer, wee to the association. I Have a Strong Presence: If you have any questions, read the group announcements first before asking anything. Time Witch: Wee. Lord of the White Night: Theres another neer. This is great. Efreet: This neers name is a little Coasting Through Life: Hello, everyone. Im Mo Qingtong. Umaru-chan: Ermthe childhood friend of Chen Heng? Coasting Through Life: Yes. Time Witch: Coasting? Through Life? What a suitable disy name for you! Chen Heng once said there are only wrong names but never a wrong disy name. Coasting Through Life: Luo Li, right? Your disy name is the same as the one in the Re:Life Chat Group. Time Witch: Dont misunderstand. This was already the disy name when I joined the association. I did not have to change it. Dont change yours if you dare. Coasting Through Life: So be it! Whos afraid of whom? Time Witch: I feel that you wontst for long. Coasting Through Life: Hey! Luo Li, who are you looking down on? Time Witch: Im not looking down on anyone. Im simply stating the truth. Coasting Through Life: Humph! I cant be bothered to argue with you. Unfortunately, you are in another world. Meanwhile, Im lying on the sofa in Ah Hengs house. Time Witch: As your name states, Coasting Through Life, thats all you can do. Meanwhile, Im helping Elder Brother Heng with a mission. Indeed, I cannotpare to you. All you can do is coast through life while I have to work hard. Coasting Through Life: Luo Li, I have some news for you. Im enrolling in Jixia Academy with Ah Heng, and we are not bringing you. Time Witch: Like Id believe you. If Elder Brother Heng goes to Jixia Academy, he will definitely bring me. I have no doubts about that. Coasting Through Life: Humph! Time Witch: Nothing more to say, right? Coasting Through Life: I truly cant tell. You used to be detached, but now you have a sharp tongue. Time Witch: One has to treat people ording to their nature. Coasting Through Life: You He Who Knows Fate: You two, take your surroundings into consideration. Time Witch: Coasting Through Life: Kaltsit: Why does it feel like they are antagonistic to each other? Efreet: Who is on the ount this time? Its definitely not Kaltsit. Kaltsit: Ah! Hello, everyone. Im Amiya. Efreet: @He Who Knows Fate He Who Knows Fate: It should be Amiya for real. Otherwise, she wouldnt be so polite. Faillen Angel Gabriel: As for why the two of them are antagonistic to each other, you can look up the novel Re:Life Chat Group. Kaltsit: I dont think I can. It seems Kaltsit has turned off privileges to search the cultural section. He Who Knows Fate: I think its a defense against Doctor. Kaltsits approach is understandable. Kazuma the Brute: Theyre so silent. It feels like theyve gone to the Re:Life Chat Group to continue their argument. Solomon: Thats likely, especially since Luo Li still seems to be in meditation. He Who Knows Fate: Right, Qingtong is the same. Furthermore, she appears to be at a disadvantage in the conversation. Chen Heng noticed Mo Qingtongs rapidly changing expressions. He guessed what was going on and sighed. Then he headed upstairs to his room, eager toplete the fifth Will Energy sword. He cherished the feeling of growing stronger over time. Book 6: Chapter 32:2: Coasting Through Life—Mo Qingtong, Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 32:2: Coasting Through LifeMo Qingtong, Part 2 Purple Cloud Pce, in the void outside the world: Ah! Jixia Academy. Ive heard of it before. Ermlet me thinkI recall now. Gui Gu and Li Er once thought about creating a cultivation school belonging to China that would take in all the talents. They initially started it near Linzi Citys Ji Gate. Jixia, meaning below Jithat must be the one. To think it still exists! It must have weathered many storms. A white-d youth sat in a sealed secret room. If another were here, that person would have felt a piercing sharpness when looking at him. [TL Note: Gui Gu and Li Er are prominent Chinese philosophers in Chinese history. Li Er is the real name of Laozi. Here are the Wikipedia entries for the two: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guiguzi and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laozi.] [TL Note: Linzi City is where the ancient Jixia Academy in history was located. It is believed that the academy was named after the nearby city gate, which was the Ji Gate. Here is the Wikipedia entry on Linzi City for more information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancient_Linzi.] This person was none other than Chen Hengs ancestorChen Xiu. At this time, he seemed to be speaking to someone. However, there was no one across from him. Since Little Heng wants to enroll in Jixia Academy, then go enroll everyone connected to him there. Let me see. Hmmnot bad. This Jixia Academy is pretty good. However, where are the slots for my Chen n? My Chen n used to be a prominent n, too. Chen Xius aura changed. His aura alone created spatial cracks. One should know that this was the Purple Cloud Pce, where thews were very sturdy. However, he seemed to have thought of something, and his aura slowly calmed down. Never mind, that is all in the past. Now, all eyes are on Heng`er to carry on the family legacy. I hope hell have many children while hes still young. Once he gains more strength, itll be harder. Luo Li is a good match, tough on others and even tougher on herself. Most importantly, I think she really likes Little Heng; her affection could even be described as off the charts, right? However, I wonder if Luo Li would ept a polygamous rtionship. One wife isnt enough to further the Chen legacy. Shut up. Thew? Thats nothing. You have no say in this. I am already very benevolent for not turning you into a puppet. If not for the Multidimensional World Consciousness Conference ruling that one cannot turn a living being into a world consciousness, do you think you would be birthed? Just do what you are supposed to do; this is also the Multidimensional World Consciousness Conferences decision. Alright, you can go. Im going into seclusion for training. Let me know if anything happens. ------ Initially, Chen Heng nned to take his college entrance exams during the day and participate in the Holy Grail War at night. However, the Holy Grail War turned into a Holy Grail Carnival, shifting to daytime, so he could only pass his evenings forming Will Energy swords. Instead of hopping between worlds, he decided enjoying the Holy Grail War world after his exams would be more fun. That evening, Mo Qingtong didnt return to her familys mansion or the vi next door. She stayed at Chen Hengs house, which thankfully had many guest rooms. Sirin, Jeanne dArc, Chen Heng, Fu Hua, Luo Li, Mo Qingtong, and Ravena total of seven peoplestayed in his three-story vi, but there were enough rooms to amodate everyone. Chen Heng yawned as he got out of bed. He had spent four hours pushing his Will Energy to its limits and taken two bottles of medicinal pills before seeding in forging his seventh Will Energy sword the previous night. After forming the seventh sword, he immediately toppled over and slept. Then, his biological clock woke him up at six in the morning. By then, his Will Energy had recovered by about half. Chen Heng immediately saw his master, Fu Hua, making breakfast when he went downstairs. Raven was helping at her side. It was honestly a rare sight to see someone wake up earlier than Chen Heng to cook breakfast. Sirin went without saying. Who knew what she did every day? But she would most certainly be up the entire night. Jeanne dArc was a shut-in. When have you ever seen a shut-in wake up early? The most likely to wake up early was Luo Li, but she couldnt cook. Thus, Chen Heng prepared breakfast every morning. The 500 points hed spent on his cooking skills now seemed well worth it. He contemted whether to advance his cooking skills to the high tier. Chen Heng greeted his master and Elder Sister Raven from the kitchen doorway. Master, Elder Sister Raven, youre up early! Need any help? He noticed they were making dumplings. His master had a penchant for dumplings, and judging by their shape, they would probably be pan-fried. Young Master Heng, just leave breakfast to Madam Fu Hua and me. You should rest for a while. Little Heng, you can head back to sleep or train. Leave breakfast to me. Got it, Master. Ill go train, then. Chen Heng entered the basement after letting out a yawn. Then he started training with the sword. Actually, the Chen n Sword Technique did not emphasize form. He did not practice so as to wield the sword better but to experience the sword conception and being one with the sword. Once he finished and left the basement, the enticing aroma of pan-fried dumplings wafted through the air. An hour of training and the fragrance made him ravenous. Little Heng, quickly go wash up. Raven has already gone to wake the others. Speaking of the others, there should only be Qingtong, right? She is still not up yet? I truly wonder how she cultivated to the Soul Separation Realm. Ill go wash up first, Master. The sight of fresh dumplings brought joy to Chen Hengs heart. They seemed timed perfectly for his return. After washing up and exiting the bathroom, he found a drowsy Mo Qingtong seated at the dining table and the table set with tes of dumplings. Qingtong, have you washed up? Oh! Its Ah Heng. Its fine. As a cultivator, I dont need to wash up; I can just use a cleansing spell, perhaps a bath at night. Alright, since Ah Heng is out, lets eat. Im a little hungry already. After that, Im going back to sleep. Chen Heng did not say anything. Instead, he looked at Raven, who stood behind Mo Qingtong. Raven shook her head, indicating she was helpless. Her young mistress had been like this since childhood, never paying attention to her appearance before family. Qingtong, what time did you sleep yesterday? What did you do? I slept about 2 a.m. I was arguingermmunicating with Luo Li in the Re:Life Chat Group. Chen Heng didnt probe further. Although he sensed something amiss, breakfast had priority. After eating, Mo Qingtong staggered upstairs for a nap. Elder Sister Raven intended to do the dishes, but seeing Mo Qingtongs state, she escorted Mo Qingtong to prevent an ident. In the end, Chen Heng did the dishes, or rather he used his ability to wash the dishes. After Chen Heng did the dishes, he started cultivating Spiritual Energy, something he had neglected for a long time. Right now, hecked Will Energy. Cultivating Spiritual Energy could raise his cultivation realm. Meanwhile, his Will Energy would recover. Then, Chen Heng broke through from the mid-stage Nascent Soul Realm to thete-stage Nascent Soul Realm. Master, Im indeed exceptionally talented, right? Bang! Instead of answering, Fu Hua thumped Chen Heng on the head. Ouch! Keeping Chen Heng humble and focused was one of Fu Huas responsibilities. Chen Hengs talent was undeniable, but Fu Hua wouldnt let him be arrogant. Book 6: Chapter 33:1: The Biggest Rigging of the Holy Grail Carnival, Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 33:1: The Biggest Rigging of the Holy Grail Carnival, Part 1 Chen Heng felt wronged, but he held his tongue. He knew that even if he spoke out, it wouldnt change anything. Argue? Although Fu Hua did not admit to it, she was not good at expressing her feelings. However, she had lived for 50,000 years after all. If a debate about right and wrong ensued, she could talk circles around him. Fight? That wasnt an option, either. Fu Huas ring countered all of Chen Hengs abilities, be it space, gravity, attraction, or electromaism. The moment that ring touched him, they failed. All that was left for Chen Heng was his swordsmanship. However, he had to submit when he considered the difference inbat prowess. Although Chen Heng did not want to admit it, his sword skills were indeed his greatest shoring despiteing from a sword cultivation n. This is too hard on me! Chen Heng shot Fu Hua a pitiful look. Stare Stare Alright, alright, Little Heng, you truly are exceptional. Fu Hua finally relented, unustomed to such disys. In her long life, shed never encountered anyone acting as spoiled as Chen Heng. In the end, Chen Heng emerged victorious, using a different strategy. After his victory, Chen Heng felt on top of the world, but a nce at Fu Huas Grips of Tai Xuan grounded him again. [TL Note: Grips of Tai Xuan is Fu Huas weapon. They are gauntlets and are one of the mass-produced 10th Divine Keys.] Never mindnever mindbetter to stay humble. Once Mo Qingtong woke up, they both headed to the college entrance exams. It was thest day, and after the exams, they could finally rx. However, Chen Heng was still undecided about which school to attend. How could Chen Heng be uninterested in Jixia Academy? Everyone in the hidden world was interested in Jixia Academy. Jixia Academy had all sorts of mythical creatures and even near-extinct beasts and contained all sorts of strange things. However, getting Luo Li and Sirin into Jixia would be challenging. Never mind. Ill think about this after the exams. Chen Heng shook his head as he approached Vast Sea City First High School. After he got off the car, Raven sent Mo Qingtong to another school. Chen Heng and Mo Qingtong had different examination centers. Before he knew it, the day was over. This time, Chen Heng remembered to watch the Holy Grail Carnivals livestream. Unlike the previous murderbeach volleyball, this game was Monopoly. Dont misunderstand. This was no ordinary board game but a life-sized version of Monopoly. It looked like the normal Monopoly, with the same rules, except on arger scale with 14 yers. However, there were real-life consequences for every move. For example, if a yernded on a space, the game might force them to confess their feelings to someone they liked and be paralyzed by embarrassment for a turn. The Holy Grail could truly make one confess ones feelings. Even if one normally did not feel embarrassed, it could make one feel embarrassed. While it was Monopoly, it was more like a mix of Monopoly and Truth or Dare. Watching, Chen Heng thought of Diarmuid and his infamous E-ranked Luck. True to form, Diarmuid did not disappoint Chen Heng. He drew the short straw right from the start, ending upst to start. Then his first throw, a one,nded him on a penalty trap. Three ten-sided dice of different colors appeared in Diarmuids hand. Each die had 0-9 on the sides, with the red one representing the 1s digit, the yellow one representing the 10s digit, and the blue one representing the 100s digit. That meant there were a total of 999 different punishments. Root had too much time on hand. ording to the rules, therger the number, the more severe the punishment out of these 999 punishments. The 999th punishment was tomit suicide and be eliminated. Diarmuid held three dice in his hand, feeling a tinge of anxiety. He knew about his terrible luck, but he hoped it would not be thest punishment. He rolled the dice with no intention to cheat. Root was here; how could he cheat? The dice tumbled, revealing their ten faces. Diarmuid watched intently. The three dice stopped, showing the same number. 9. 9. 9. Upon seeing this, Chen Heng quickly turned off the livestream. The scene is too bloody; this is simply too brutal. Lancers have rights, too! Has E-ranked Luck offended you? Consequently, Diarmuid left after the first throw. Kah watched as Diarmuid left and reappeared beside him. Then he snorted coldly and turned away. Diarmuid, flushed with embarrassment, transformed into his spiritual body and trailed behind Kah as they left. Of the remaining 13 Servants, Jeanne dArc was the next to exit, also because of her E-ranked Luck. Actually, her situation was much better than Diarmuids. Her punishment was number 832: Confess to someone she liked or get disqualified. Without hesitation, she chose thetter. She was extremely, incredibly, exceptionally decisive. Chen Heng wasnt surprised at her choice. Jeanne, known as Chaldeas easiest woman to handle, was famous for her tsundere nature. Want her to confess in public? Dream on! The subsequent penalties amused Chen Heng: sliding to tackle a tiger, washing hair while doing a handstand, singing childrens songs in mascot outfits, eating a stargazy pie, etc. Speaking of which, the penalty of singing in a mascot outfit went to Eresh-chan. Her reluctant performance thrilled Chen Heng. He even recorded it. Book 6: Chapter 33:2 The Biggest Rigging of the Holy Grail Carnival, Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 33:2 The Biggest Rigging of the Holy Grail Carnival, Part 2 The penalty of eating the stargazy pie was the nket KingsermKing Arthurs. At first, King Arthur looked eager, even salivating. However, when the pie was served, he hesitated, wondering if it was genuinely edible. King Arthur trembled as he pointed at the food before him and asked his Master, Isis this really food? [TL Note: Stargazy pie sounds like it would be nice, and it probably is (I have not tried it). However, it can look very intimidating. It has fish headsand sometimes fish tailssticking out of the pie. Here is the Wikipedia entry on it: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stargazy_pie.] Emiya Kiritsugu remained silent for a while but eventually nodded. Yes, and its a traditional British dish. [TL Note: Emiya Kiritsugu is the adoptive father of Emiya Shirou and is one of the original Masters in the Fourth Holy Grail War in Fate/Zero. He is also known as the Magus Killer. Here is more information on Emiya Kiritsugu: /wiki/Kiritsugu_Emiya.] King Arthur then realized why the challenge was ranked 944th. At first, he thought it was a mistake. In a bid for the Holy Grail, he finally moved his spoon toward a deadpan fish head, which looked like it had died with lingering regrets. In the endhe immediately transformed into his spiritual form and reappeared outside the board. HeheI guess King Arthur wont want to eat fish for the next few days. Thepetition continued with intense battles. Unfortunately, Chen Hengs Englishnguage exam started. In the end, Ryougi Shiki emerged as the winner without facing a single penalty, leading the other Servants by half their progress. Chen Heng felt no surprise whatsoever. Vengeance Witch: Rigged! Its all rigged! Efreet: Never got punished and always rolling a six? Thats cheating too obviously! Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Cheating? Whats cheating? I genuinely have no clue. Please dont nder me. Solomon: Never mind, enough of this. Well im the final victory anyway. Were currently at 0:2. Two more wins, and the Holy Grail is ours. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Oh! When we get the Holy Grail, remember to clear the All the Worlds Evils. He Who Knows Fate: How do we even clear it? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: How would I know? Arent there numerous ways? There are so many tools in the Dimension Administrators Association; just pick one. Or, you can simply spend 1,000 points and let the Dimension Administrators Association handle it. Its guaranteed to be safe and eco-friendly. Queen of Ice and Snow: Ah, the omnipotent Dimension Administrators Association shop. Solomon: By the way, who needs the Holy Grail the most among us? Herrscher of Pufferfish: The Holy Grail? Im not that interested. It feels limited in granting wishes. Time Witch: I dont mind either way. Vengeance Witch: Can you eat the Holy Grail? He Who Knows Fate: Doctor Roman, do you need the Holy Grail? If not, I wish to use it to try to restore my memories from before the world reset by Luo Li. The Absolute Precognition showed me glimpses, but its not the same as experiencing it. Solomon: I dont particrly need it. Every Singrity yields a Holy Grail. So, He Who Knows Fate, its yours. I didnt contribute much in this Holy Grail War anyway. He Who Knows Fate: Yakumo Yukari, what about you? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: I have no desire for the Holy Grail. What the Holy Grail can achieve, I can, too. Also, the Holy Grail cant do what I cant do. Furthermore, I didnt partake in the Holy Grail War. Back then, I already said that the Holy Grail is yours; Im here just for Merlin. He Who Knows Fate: I didnt participate in the Holy Grail War, either. Solomon: But your younger sister did! All five of our Servants are from you. You should just ept it. Solomon: I doubt the Holy Grail can grant your wish, though. He Who Knows Fate: Im just trying my luck. What if it works? Time Witch: And what if it doesnt, Elder Brother Heng? He Who Knows Fate: If not, Ill just spend 10,000 points on the Dimension Administrators Associations expensive service to restore my memories. Theres no guarantee, just a chance, though. Time Witch: Elder Brother Heng, do you still have points? If not, I can cover it. He Who Knows Fate: Huh? How can I use your points for my memories? And how do you have points? You just joined the Dimension Administrators Association two days ago! Time Witch: I can exchange my system points for Dimension Administrators Association points at a 2:1 ratio. If youre out of points He Who Knows Fate: Alright, alright. Its just 10,000 points! I can afford it. Its a bit painful on the pocket, but its nothingpared to my memories. He Who Knows Fate: Plus, relying on you for everything will make me look like a sugar baby. Time Witch: Dont worry about it, Elder Brother. I currently have over 1,000,000 system points. Feel free to be my sugar baby as much as you want. He Who Knows Fate: Coasting Through Life: So, you have over 500,000 association points? Where did you get so many? Time Witch: I nned ahead. Before my re:life, I thought about what woulde after. I had to ensure I could protect Elder Brother Heng. Isnt saving up points the obvious choice? Luo Lis words touched Chen Heng. Efreet: Oh! Luo Li, dont forget your promise to teach Tokisaki Kurumi a lesson. Time Witch: Dont worry. Once the Holy Grail Carnival ends, Ill handle it. I believe Im unmatched when ites to time. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: By the way, Chen Heng, your college entrance exams are nearly over, right? Come and pick up Ryougi Shiki around 5 or 6 in the evening. She should be awake by then. He Who Knows Fate: She is about to wake up? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Yes. Ryougi Shiki has been resting for about half a month. I woke up briefly, which sped up her recovery. You can check the exact time with the Absolute Precognition and be there before she awakens. Be by her side when she opens her eyes. He Who Knows Fate: Why? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Isnt it obvious? To earn some extra affection! You two are siblings in name, after all. He Who Knows Fate: Will Ryougi Shiki retain her memories from before thea? I mean, memories from the original world. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Shell lose some memories, but I cant say how much. That world got destroyed due to an unfortunate ripple in the dimensional sea; perhaps it was extremely unlucky. At that time, Ryougi Shiki was connected to the Root, which is me. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Her abrupt disconnection probably caused the memory loss. Im not sure how much, but regardless, shell definitely lose some. He Who Knows Fate: ErmSo, you, Root, took this chance to visit and ck off in this world? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Thats not fair! Im just on a brief vacation. Queen of Ice and Snow: I recall you once mentioned that the Dimension Administrators Association ount belonged to Ryougi Shiki. Whatll you do when she wakes up? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Whats the big deal? Ill create another ount, or we can share. Sharing sounds fun, actually. Book 6: Chapter 34:1: Ryougi Shiki Finally Wakes Up! Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 34:1: Ryougi Shiki Finally Wakes Up! Part 1 Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: What do you think? Should I change my style now that Ryougi Shiki has woken up? Workaholic Gil: Your current style is excellent, blending seamlessly with the association. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: I have a feeling youre mocking me. Workaholic Gil: Youre mistaken. Coasting Through Life: Ah Heng, Ive finished my paper. Have youpleted yours? He Who Knows Fate: I can finish anytime I want to. Coasting Through Life: Tsk! It must be nice to do whatever you want using your Absolute Precognition, huh? He Who Knows Fate: By the way, Qingtong, do you remember the bet we made? Coasting Through Life: ErmI can''t recall. ( ) He Who Knows Fate: Shall I remind you? Coasting Through Life: No need. Besides, I dont want to know. Gambling is bad. We shouldnt gamble; we should stay away from it. He Who Knows Fate: Im sure you remember. We bet on the college entrance exam questions. Coasting Through Life: Youve got some nerve, Ah Heng, using your Absolute Precognition to cheat and then betting with me. I cant believe youd do such a thing. Time Witch: Whats going on? Coasting Through Life: When we just started our re:life, our memories hadnt fully returned, and we had yet to join the Re:Life Chat Group, Ah Heng had already acquired the Absolute Precognition. While tutoring me, he said he had predicted five essay questions on the college entrance exams and told me to memorize them. Then we made a bet. For each correct prediction, Id fulfill one of Ah Hengs requests. For each incorrect one, hed fulfill one of mine, with the requests offsetting each other. Coasting Through Life: Out of the five questions, he predicted four correctly using the Absolute Precognition. Thats four requests, which still leaves three after offsetting. He Who Knows Fate: Youre omitting a lot of information. Why not mention why we bet in the first ce? It was because you werent paying attention at all. I did this for your sake, didnt I? Coasting Through Life: If you truly care for me, then just forget about this bet. He Who Knows Fate: No way. Its about time you learned a lesson. Coasting Through Life: Tsk! Time Witch: How about this? Mo Qingtong, do you want to cancel the bet? Coasting Through Life: Yes, Ah Heng is clearly cheating! Time Witch: Then transfer the bet to me. Coasting Through Life: What are you up to? I feel like youre scheming something. Sitting in the examination room, Mo Qingtong furrowed her brows, sensing that the matter wasnt that simple. Time Witch: On the condition that you give me three Re:Life Chat Group world travel passes. Coasting Through Life: If thats all you want, fine. One request for one pass, I agree. Relieved, Mo Qingtong thought, Its just the world travel passes, after all. I havent really used them much. Time Witch: Those who renege are dogs. Coasting Through Life: Its a deal, no taking back. Ill transfer the three passes to youter. Time Witch: Sure. Coasting Through Life: Hehe! I dont know what Luo Li wants with these world travel passes, but, Ah Heng, if you want to redeem your requests, seek Luo Li, not me. Time Witch: Yes, Elder Brother Heng,e to me for any requests. He Who Knows Fate: As long as you two are happy. Queen of Ice and Snow: Oh, the poor child. Quite beautiful but possibly not too bright. Coasting Through Life: Youwhat do you mean? Queen of Ice and Snow: Havent you realized yet? Let love consultant Itsuka Kotori enlighten you. Efreet: Ahem! Its finally my turn. Mo Qingtong, use your tiny brain and think about it. Chen Heng can demand three favors from you. Is that a good or bad thing? Coasting Through Life: Isnt it a bad thing? Efreet: Tsk! If it were someone you werent familiar with, having three unconditional requests would definitely be bad. What if they harbored ill intentions toward a beautiful young girl like you? However, considering how close you and Chen Heng are, is it really a bad thing? Put yourself in his shoes: if you had three requests of Chen Heng, what would you do? Coasting Through Life: Efreet: Understand now? Coasting Through Life: Ermgot it. Luo Li, give the favors back to me. Time Witch: No. Coasting Through Life: Give them back! Time Witch: No, a deal is a deal. Whoever reneges is a dog; thats what you agreed to. Coasting Through Life: Woof. Time Witch: Its futile. Unless you want to be known as someone who goes back on their word. Coasting Through Life: Ah Heng He Who Knows Fate: Its no useing to me. Go negotiate with Little Li. HahQingtong is reallyThere are no words to describe her. Chen Heng sighed, stood up, and handed in his answer sheet. He Who Knows Fate: Qingtong, Im heading to the hospital now. You dont have to send Elder Sister Raven to pick me upter. Coasting Through Life: Got! it! ------ Chen Heng walked along the hospitals corridor, holding lilies he had purchased from a flower shop. Then he searched for the room of his younger sister in nameRyougi Shiki. Found it, he murmured, looking at the 606 above head level on the door of the special care ward. Then he pushed the door open and entered. The room amodated only one person, Ryougi Shiki, whoy on the hospital bed. The setting sun cast a gentle glow on her. Chen Heng approached and reced the wilted roses on the bedside table with the fresh lilies he had brought. He then settled into the bedside chair idly, leaning on his hand as he admired Ryougi Shikis exquisite face, now adorned with the warm hues of the sunset. Book 6: Chapter 34:2: Ryougi Shiki Finally Wakes Up! Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 34:2: Ryougi Shiki Finally Wakes Up! Part 2 A few minutester, Chen Hengs keen senses picked up a slight movement in Ryougi Shikis left pinky finger. Root really isnt reliable. If she had informed me just a few minutester, I wouldnt have arrived before Ryougi Shiki awoke. I dont believe that Root cant urately predict Ryougi Shikis waking moment. She must be too engrossed in having fun to care about the situation here. As Chen Heng scrutinized Ryougi Shikis fluttering eyshes, her eyes opened slowly. He immediately leaned in. So, what were her eyes like? They seemed vacant, somewhat lost. You are awake. You Cough! Cough! Ryougi Shiki attempted to speak in Chineseanguage she had learned when she had received her legal identificationbut could only cough violently after a word, perhaps because she had been in aa for so long. Not panicking, Chen Heng transferred a trickle of Spiritual Energy into her to aid her gradual recovery. He was careful not to infuse too much, aware that her frail state could not handle a forceful restoration. Otherwise, there would be side effects. As the saying goes, one should not be nourished when weakened. Her pale face soon gained a flush of color after the infusion of Chen Hengs Spiritual Energy. Who are you? And who am I? Huh? Shiki, you dont remember anything? Your name is Ryougi Shiki. Ryougi Shiki? Is that my name? It sounds familiar, she said, struggling to sit up but finding herself weak. Despite receiving a trickle of Chen Hengs Spiritual Energy, her body, weakened from a prolonged period of bed confinement, could not support her. Take it easy; dont rush to get up. Youve been unconscious for a long time, and it will be difficult to sit upright, Chen Heng advised, pressing the call button at her bedside. In a short while, a nurse hurried in. Ah! Mister Chen Heng, youre back to visit your younger sister? Do you need anything Wait, Miss Ryougi Shiki, youre awake? Doctor! Doctor! The nurse started to greet Chen Heng but stopped abruptly when she noticed the previously vegetative Ryougi Shiki now had her eyes open. The nurse quickly dashed out of the room. This nurse is obviously young. Did she forget about the walkie-talkie clipped to her waist? Even I noticed it. Shaking his head, Chen Heng adjusted Ryougi Shikis bed to make herfortable, using his Absolute Precognition to find the best angle for her. Im Ryougi Shiki. Who are you? Im your elder brother, Chen Heng. So, do we have the same father or mother? Otherwise, why are our family names different? It looks like the situation is not that terrible. At least she still has somemon sense. No, neither. You were adopted. For more details, try thinking Dimension Administrators Association in your mind. A virtual screen appeared in front of my eyes, Ryougi Shiki said, trying to touch it but realizing she couldnt. You can enter a page after pressing this button. This is the chat interface of the association. Think about clicking it. The Dimension Administrators Associations interface was visible to other association members. Of course, if one set it to private, others would not see it. Anyhow, this function allowed Chen Heng to guide Ryougi Shiki through every step. You can see it? Yes. Follow my directions. Never mindJust promise you wont tell anyone you can ess this interface. Trust me. I wont hurt you. If you tell someone, theyll think youre crazy. Chen Heng had intended to guide Ryougi Shiki step by step, but he heard many footsteps rushing toward Ryougi Shikis ward. It seemed that the nurse had summoned the doctors. Alright. Although Ryougi Shiki didnt recognize the man before her, based on what the nurse had said, this man was her elder brother. Soon after, a group of doctors in white coats and nurses burst into the room and surrounded Ryougi Shiki so tightly that Chen Heng was pushed to the perimeter. Miss Ryougi Shiki, do you feel any abnormalities? Miss Ryougi Shiki, you Chen Heng took a couple of steps back to avoid the frantic staff. After all, aatose patient awakening after two years was quite a sensation. He Who Knows Fate: So, Ryougi Shikis awake, and she can open the Dimension Administrators Association interface. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Of course she has the Dimension Administrators Association interface. After all, this ount is hers. Kaltsit: So, whats the n? Share an ount or create a new one? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Lets share one for now. It might be inconvenient, but it sounds like fun! Workaholic Gil: This Root is bing more human-like. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Right? Right? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: To distinguish between us, Ive decided to give myself a unique tag. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: Just like this. Ah! While browsing the chat group, Chen Heng suddenly heard Ryougi Shiki scream. He turned to see all the medical staff backing away from Ryougi Shiki, who was clutching her head in agony. While the medical team froze in shock, Chen Heng didnt hesitate. He swiftly made his way to Ryougi Shikis side, pushing the doctors aside and asking with concern, Whats wrong, Shiki? My head hurts so much. Ryougi Shikis cries slowly petered out. After clutching her head and swaying for a while, she calmed down. How do you feel now? Now? I see lines everywhereon the walls, the vase, even on the doctors and nurses, but not on you. As she spoke, she ran a fingernail lightly along a line on a vase, which instantly shattered. The startled Ryougi Shiki hastily retracted her hand. The doctors and nurses jumped in shock. Could all the doctors and nurses please leave? Chen Heng requested, turning to face the medical staff. Chen Heng suspected Ryougi Shiki had awakened her Mystic Eyes of Death Perception. Given the context of Spiritual Energy Resurgence, ordinary people would instinctively see this as an ability awakening. While not entirely abnormal, it was definitely problematic. Mister Chen Heng, right? If nothing unexpected happened, your younger sister may have awakened some ability. Perhaps its rted to her two years in aa? Wed like to continue observing Miss Ryougi Shiki. Her sudden headache might not have been a coincidence. Itd be best for us to examine her thoroughly to prevent any mishaps. Book 6: Chapter 35:1: Immortal Phoenix—Fu Hua (Officially Verified), Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 35:1: Immortal PhoenixFu Hua (Officially Verified), Part 1 An older doctor, with streaks of silver in his hair, emerged from the gaggle of medical staff. He looked like he was very experienced. From the respect he received, Chen Heng deduced he was the highest-ranking among them. The doctors words made sense, but just for ordinary people; they didnt apply to Chen Heng. Chen Heng had many ways to assist Ryougi Shiki and didnt need their help. epting their advice might evenplicate matters, spinning the situation out of control. I get where youreing from, Doctor, but I have my own ways of handling this without your help. Out of concern for their safety, he declined the doctors advice. Ryougi Shiki couldnt see the lines on Chen Heng due to several protective trinkets given to him by his ancestor. Chen Heng valued his life dearly and had even signed up for the life preservation services of the Dimension Administrators Association. He was confident of his own safety around Ryougi Shiki but wasnt sure he could protect the doctors. Hey, kid, do you know who this doctor is? Senior Zhang is A younger doctor, who looked like a recent graduate, began to confront Chen Heng but halted at a gesture from the senior doctor. Little Wang, theres no need to say anything more. Lets leave. If Mister Chen is confident, it means hes not ordinary. Our understanding of abilities is limited. Lets leave it to the experts. [TL Note: Im not sure for every profession or setting, but addressing a person as Little (name) is also done for juniors of much lower positions, usually a mentee. When I was an intern in a hospital in China, that was how the professors addressed me. They also use the same naming convention for pet names as a sign of endearment.] But, Senior Zhang, protested the young doctor. After all, this was a rare opportunity to study an ability-user patient up close, something they did not normally see. No buts. Miss Ryougi Shiki barely touched a vase, and it shattered. Do you think youre tougher than a vase? With that, the senior doctor exited the ward. The young doctor cast a longing nce at Ryougi Shiki. An instinctual fear suddenly flooded his body, causing him to scamper out in a fluster with the other doctors, intimidated by the unusual glow in her eyes. Elder Brother, what should I do next? Oh, right. Do you know how to use a cellphone? Its like opening an app store. Thats right. This is the one. Tap on it and see how many points you have left. Chen Heng was initially bewildered when Ryougi Shiki addressed him as Elder Brother, then realized she meant him. Following Chen Hengs instructions, Ryougi Shiki essed the Dimension Administrators Associations store. One hundred fifty-two points left? Chen Heng felt puzzled. He wondered why Ryougi Shiki did not have a round number of points. Root had to wait in her body all day, unable to go anywhere. Why would Root use points? Ryougi Shiki definitely had points; she received ten points daily just for checking in, plus a bonus of 100 points on the first day of joining the Dimension Administrators Association. Then he noticed: My Games: 28. Alright, ying games is a way to alleviate boredom for Root. Theres nothing wrong with buying some games. However, how much did she spend on the games? Spending on just games shouldnt ount for all the points spent. Chen Heng spotted an item in the associations store: Mystic Eyes of Death Perception Usage Manual. After considering Ryougi Shikis remaining points, he transferred 50 of his to her and directed her to purchase the 200-point manual. ording to the description, this would allow Ryougi Shiki to master her Mystic Eyes of Death Perception and also offered various tips on their usage. Using the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception wasnt as simple as just shing at things with something sharp. It took some learning. Real experts like Chen Heng could tell where she was aiming by following her gaze if she merely aimed inflexibly for the death lines on Chen Hengs body, assuming she could see them. Although Chen Heng could not see his death lines, he could gauge her target based on where she looked. Therefore, the guide for using Mystic Eyes of Death Perception was quite handy. It was worth the 200 points. Chen Heng watched Ryougi Shiki, who had her eyes closed, receive knowledge from the Dimension Administrators Association. After some thought, he transferred another 150 points to her. Most of Ryougi Shikis points had been used to purchase the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception usage manual. Without more points, she wouldnt have enough for her ability second awakening. Considering she might want to buy something else, Chen Heng gave her the additional points. Dont ask why Chen Heng treated Ryougi Shiki so well. After all, she had addressed him as Elder Brother, so he had to be a responsible elder brother to her. Furthermore, even if Ryougi Shiki did not address him as that, he would not leave her be. Dont forget how he gained his Absolute Precognition. Repairing something like Absolute Precognition alone costs 100,000 points, let alone buying it. Chen Heng couldnt even find an option to purchase it from the Dimension Administrators Associations store. Perhaps it was a non-tradable item. Or maybe because he already had the Absolute Precognition, the store didnt show it to him. Whatever the reason, its value was undeniable. The Dimension Administrators Association had taken notice of Chen Heng because of this skill. Even if he hadnt joined the Dimension Administrators Association, he wouldnt have repeated his past mistakes. He could easily have lived off Luo Li. Ermactually, that does not sound too bad. Chen Heng nced at Ryougi Shiki, who was still lying in bed, her eyes closed. The time she would take to assimte the knowledge wouldnt be short. If one just bought a skill or ability from the Dimension Administrators Association, mastering it would be quick. However, she had bought a manual, so she needed more time to understand the contents. On the other hand, Chen Heng couldnt rest. He had to face the Special Affairs Bureau next, but he wasnt worried. He guessed the doctors at the hospital would alert them. During the wave of Spiritual Energy Resurgence, the Special Affairs Bureau urately found its role. In the hidden worlds eyes, it remained unchanged. However, to mundane people, it represented the gathering ce of sanctioned ability users. It even publicized its contact details for mundane citizens and weed calls. But if one wasted its time with prank calls or false leads, detention awaited one! Book 6: Chapter 35:2: Immortal Phoenix—Fu Hua (Officially Verified), Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 35:2: Immortal PhoenixFu Hua (Officially Verified), Part 2 In this era of Spiritual Energy Resurgence, while the emergence of ability users wasntmon, it wasnt rare, either. Therefore, people had formed a habit of reporting to the Special Affairs Bureau once they discovered an ability user. The Special Affairs Bureau would not use violence to make these ability users submit to them. The ability users were given two options. First, one could join the Special Affairs Bureau and enjoy the perks and sry of a civil servant. The exact rank depended on the potential of ones abilities. However, ordinary powers werent of interest to the Special Affairs Bureau. For example, if ones ability only slightly promoted nt growth, itd be better suited for gardening at home than for the Special Affairs Bureau. The Special Affairs Bureau did not support freeloaders. That said, some factions within the hidden world might find rapid nt growth intriguing. The second option was to register with the Special Affairs Bureau. It would log ones abilities and identity. Unless one caused trouble, the bureau wouldrgely beissez-faire. Chen Heng wasnt annoyed about the doctors revealing to the Special Affairs Bureau that Ryougi Shiki was an ability user. He understood it was standard procedure. After all, Chen Heng was rational and wouldnt misce his anger. Right, just pretend this is true. However, if, for instance, lights near the hospitals morgue started flickering uncontrobly at night or motes of light appeared on camera, those wouldnt be on Chen Heng. The Special Affairs Bureau agents arrived incredibly quickly this time, but that was within Chen Hengs expectations. Based on what happened earlier, Ryougi Shiki appeared to be a powerfully destructive ability user. A mere touch shattered a vase. Dont underestimate the strength of vases; they are actually very tough. If you punched one, your fist might end up damaged. A knock came from the door of Ryougi Shikis room. Come in. The door opened, revealing an agent from the Special Affairs Bureau, who paused upon seeing Chen Heng. Kid, its you again. Shouldnt you be taking your college entrance exams? Did you finish early again? This agent was Jiang Cheng, a familiar face to Chen Heng. I always finish exams early. Its what top students do. Chen Heng shrugged. If he hadnt, he mightve missed Ryougi Shikis awakening. It couldve been problematic if she woke up alone and unexpectedly activated her Mystic Eyes of Death Perception. Jiang Cheng entered the hospital room first, closely followed by two more members of the Special Affairs Bureau. ording to the doctors here, it was your younger sisters ability that awakened this time, wasnt it? Obviously. But what about you? Did the Special Affairs Bureau run out of personnel, sending those on duty at the college entrance exams? How could the Special Affairs Bureau be short-staffed? The college entrance exams were about to end in a few minutes. Who would be foolish enough to attack the exam venue with the exams over? Arent you worried about someone stealing that high-efficiency ability suppressor device? Ive heard its quite advanced. You should be careful. Sometimes, failure strikes at the veryst moment. How can that be? We ced one in every exam room, but only one is genuine. Furthermore, its honestly not as valuable as it sounds. You, on the other handthe doctors mentioned you had a unique way of handling your younger sisters abilities. Dont tell me youre an ability user, too? Jiang Cheng said, eyeing Chen Heng with suspicion. Theres no record of you being an ability user in the Special Affairs Bureaus files. Squad Leader Jiang, look at what you are saying. I have not heard that the hidden world required ability users to register themselves at the Special Affairs Bureau. Furthermore, I did not say Im an ability user. Before the world merger, when ability users werent widespread, the Special Affairs Bureau didnt require cultivators or ability users to registermost likely because they didnt care for the Special Affairs Bureau, and the Special Affairs Bureau wasid-back as long as there was no trouble. Youre familiar with the hidden world? Jiang Cheng looked at Chen Heng. Then he signaled the other two members from the Special Affairs Bureau to shut the door. After thinking for a moment, heid a silencing barrier around the room. Squad Leader Jiang, dont tell me you dont know about the Frost Swordsman, Cheng Lixue, and the Immortal Phoenix, Fu Hua, especially when the Immortal Phoenix, Fu Hua, is staying at my home now. Chen Heng wasnt just speaking nonsense. His master, Fu Hua, had quite a reputation in the hidden world. Her title, Immortal Phoenix, was universally recognized in the hidden world, not simply self-proimed. Even though Fu Hua hadnt be an immortal, Chen Heng always felt the world unjustly targeted the t-Chested Chinese. In the world merger lore, Fu Huas 500-year dedication to protecting China was well-documented. Why not the original 50,000 years? That would be an exaggeration. After all, even a pig would be an immortal if it cultivated for 50,000 years. It would reach the Tribtion Candidate Realm at the very least. However, 500 years? That was just right. It wasnt that China needed the non-immortal Fu Huas protection. Her contributions mainlyy in defeating Honkai beasts spawned by the Honkai Demon God and safeguarding countless mundane viges. In gratitude, these viges erected temples in her name, dubbing her the Immortal Phoenix. Over time, this title spread throughout the hidden world. By coincidence, there was no Immortal Phoenix in heaven, so given Fu Huas immortal-like stature, the name naturally settled on her. And dont tell me you dont know Im Immortal Phoenix Fu Huas second disciple; otherwise, I would look down on your Special Affairs Bureaus investigative abilities. Whats strange about the Immortal Phoenixs second disciple knowing about the hidden world? Even Otto, who was in the distant west, and some of the Valkyries knew about the Immortal Phoenix taking in a disciple. Chen Heng did not believe the Special Affairs Bureau was unaware of it. Book 6: Chapter 36:1: As Long as It Is Something Alive…, Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 36:1: As Long as It Is Something Alive, Part 1 The Special Affairs Bureau was quite strong. Sure, it couldnt stack up against ancient ns with thousands of years of history, but as a government entity in China, it had a mandate and luck. Many of the ancient ns would also give way to them. Things like the states mandate and blessings fluctuated with the prosperity of each era. In the 21st century, Chinas booming economy meant the governments mandate and luck were something to be reckoned with. Given these circumstances,rge ns often sent their promising young disciples into the mundane world for real-world experience, hoping to tap some of that mandate and luck of the Chinese officials. That was why the Special Affairs Bureau had no shortage of talent, and that also exined the different factions within it. Speaking of luck made Chen Heng angry as he remembered how his Chen n had been a single line of descent for dozens of generations because his ns luck had been taken by the world, none of it ending up with the n. Never mind, never mindthat world consciousness has already been beaten to death. Theres nothing more to say about it. Furthermore, Chen Hengs ancestor had said he would get some rare stuff from the Multidimensional World Consciousness Conference aspensation for the loss of that luck plus interest on it. Chen Heng did not know how this had gone or what his ancestor had managed to exchange for. However, Chen Heng was already very satisfied with the small gifts his ancestor had given him. If his ancestor wanted to keep thepensation, he had no objection. After all, those were the fruits of his ancestors efforts. Jiang Cheng had nothing to say, as the Special Affairs Bureau knew about Chen Heng being Immortal Phoenix Fu Huas second disciple. However, he knew nothing else. At first, Jiang Cheng thought he could fish for some information from Chen Heng. The Special Affairs Bureau had no records on Chen Heng at all. It did not know if he was an ability user or if he had started on the path of cultivation. It only knew that Chen Heng was Fu Huas disciple and that he was the only heir of the ancient Chen n, which had been around for thousands of years. Furthermore, that Chen n was a single line of descent. Ring! Ring! Ring! Just as Jiang Cheng was about to change the topic to Ryougi Shiki, his phone suddenly rang. Jiang Cheng looked at his phone and saw that the call came from the other squad leader stationed at his examination venue. Hello. Whats wrong? Old Luo? Yes, Im at the hospital where the suspected new ability user is. What? The ability suppressor device got stolen? Alright, alright, alright. Ill go over immediately. Jiang Cheng removed the sound istion barrier from the room after hanging up. Squad Leader Jiang, what happened? I suspect your mouth jinxes things or you have some divination method. Just as you said earlier, the ability suppressor device at the examination venue got stolen and switched with a fake. It must have happened when it was transferred from the examination hall to the storage facility. I wonder which unfortunate child did it. This ability suppressor device uses a special energy. Those who can figure out the energy can create another ability suppressor device, so getting the ability suppressor device is useless. Then what about my younger sister? What can I do? How would I know what to do? Dont you have a way to deal with it yourself? Ah! No! I meant, are you going to register her? Alright, alright. We are all people of the hidden world. What is there to register? I need to go see if I can get the ability suppressor device back. That thing is quite expensive to make. Jiang Cheng shrugged before leaving with his two subordinates. Thats why I say failure strikes at the veryst moment. Its true. Also, mind closing the door on your way out? Chen Heng shook his head and sighed when he saw the door left ajar. Then he used his attraction ability to shut the door. With the door closed, Chen Heng focused on Ryougi Shiki. If his Precognition was right, she would open her eyes soon. Indeed, it went as Chen Hengs Absolute Precognition showed. Ryougi Shiki opened her eyes three secondster. Elder Brother, I have a rough control over the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception already. Thats good. Thats good. Come, give me your hand. Ill infuse some Spiritual Energy into you to elerate your recovery. Also, take this medicinal pill. After that, we can handle your discharge procedures. Chen Heng took out a high-grade medicinal pill from his spatial storage and ced it on Ryougi Shikis hand. Then he took out a clear elixir for Ryougi Shiki. These two came as a set. They could help patients who had been bedridden for a long time recover. Although Ryougi Shiki had the powerful Mystic Eyes of Death Perception, her physique was only that of an ordinary person. It would be quite easy for her to recover. Two hourster, Chen Heng walked out of the hospital, pushing Ryougi Shiki, who sat in a wheelchair. It had been somewhat troublesome to get her discharged, as she had been in aa for two years but had suddenly awakened. However, it was fine with the exnation of the Spiritual Energy Resurgence and Ryougi Shiki appearing like an ability user. It was not too strange for things to be different with ability users. Despite the hospitals resistance, he had seeded in getting her discharged in the end. Had this been before the world merger, it would have been a real headache. It was now 7 p.m. Before helping Ryougi Shiki recover, he had already informed his master not to cook dinner for him. Chen Heng intended to buy some medicinal cuisine for Ryougi Shiki when he got home and eat with her. Although Chen Hengs Spiritual Energy and the medicine had already helped Ryougi Shiki recover significantly, she had been unconscious for two years. If she did not recuperate properly, the root cause of the disease would remain. Although recovering from that would not be that difficult, he would do as much as he could to prevent her from suffering. Chen Heng did not push Ryougi Shiki out of the hospital in an ordinary manner. Instead, he set up an attraction barrier in his surroundings, preventing everything, including the wind, from entering. The barrier moved together with the two. The clothes Ryougi Shiki wore right now came from Ryougi Shikis room. Chen Heng had asked his master to get them from the wardrobe. He didnt know where the world consciousness got these clothes from, but they fit Ryougi Shiki. Dont ask how Ryougi Shiki put on the clothes. Elder Brother, I can walk now. Do you need to push me in a wheelchair? Ryougi Shiki tilted her head up to look at Chen Heng, who was pushing the wheelchair from behind. Dont tilt your head up like that; its not good for the neck. You are currently a patient who hasin in bed for two years. Although I infused some Spiritual Energy into you and fed you some medicine, you still need to be careful. You are a patient. How can I let you walk? Oh. Hey, Shiki, Im not actually your elder brother. You can tell, right? I can tell. When I addressed you as Elder Brother, you appeared ufortable. Very good. Although you lost your memories, you retained basic reasoning. Then, Elder Brother, who exactly am I? You already know Im not your elder brother, so why call me Elder Brother? Although I know you are not my elder brother, I can tell you sincerely care about me. However, I dont know why. Ermam I that easy to read? Elder Brother, youare easy to read. Book 6: Chapter 36:2: As Long as It Is Something Alive…, Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 36:2: As Long as It Is Something Alive, Part 2 It was currently the eighth of July. Coincidentally, it was almost the summer solstice. Although it was about 7 p.m., the sky was still bright, just nearly sunset. As Chen Heng pushed Ryougi Shiki forward in the wheelchair, the setting sun shone on the twos faces. If an outsider saw them, they would look like a couple or close siblings. Oh, I see. So, thats what happened? So, the world I was originally in got destroyed? Ryougi Shiki nodded. However, Chen Heng did not see any grief or sorrow on her face. Im not lying to you. Your world was indeed destroyed. You have to believe me. I believe you. Why wouldnt I believe you? After all, strange things like the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception and the Dimension Administrators Association have already appeared. What is there to disbelieve? Then why dont you have any reaction at all? Why do I need to react? I dont have any memories, onlymon sense. Ermnot a single memory? Not a single one. Then are you interested in seeing the anime about you? You are the main character. Anime? Yup. Where can I see it? First, open the Dimension Administrators Associations interface, then enter the store. There is a cultural section there, right there. Uh-huh. He Who Knows Fate: Ryougi Shiki woke up. I have helped her to get control over the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception and am currently bringing her home. Efreet: Hasnt Ryougi Shiki beenatose for two years? You are bringing her home just like that? She just woke up. Queen of Ice and Snow: You dont have to worry about that. Chen Heng is from a supreme-martial world. The fantasy setting is extremelyprehensive. Wouldnt it be easy to treat an ordinary person? He Who Knows Fate: It is as Skadi said. Ryougi Shiki has almost recovered; she just needs some rest. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: So, how much of her memories did Ryougi Shiki lose? He Who Knows Fate: You should be asking how much of her memories she has retained. In reality, she remembers nothing besidesmon sense, so her memories could be considered to have been wiped clean. She is currently watching The Garden of Sinners on my rmendation. Umaru-chan: It might be quite embarrassing, especially when she says something like As long as it is something alive, I can kill it for you to see, even if it is a god! Efreet: Would it be embarrassing? Iron Fist Teacher: Didnt you feel embarrassed when you watched your anime? Efreet: Nope. Iron Fist Teacher: I forgot your anime is a harem anime and your elder brother is not your elder brother but your elder sister. t-Chested Chinese: Little Heng, would you like me to cook something for you or cook some medicinal cuisine? He Who Knows Fate: Theres no need. I n to purchase some medicinal cuisine for Ryougi Shiki when I get back. The medicinal cuisine from the associations store would be more effective. t-Chested Chinese: Alright. Be back as soon as you can. He Who Knows Fate: Got it. Kazuma the Brute: Since Immortal became Big Brother Chen Hengs Master, Big Brother Chen Heng stopped addressing her as Immortal. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: Honestly speaking, Chen Heng and Fu Hua are the only male-female pair with an established rtionship. He Who Knows Fate: Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: Master-disciple rtionship. He Who Knows Fate: Root is bing more mischievous. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: Thank you for thepliment. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Medicinal cuisineI want some He Who Knows Fate: Whats good about medicinal cuisine? The so-called medicinal cuisine is made only to make medicine ptable. Did you think medicinal cuisine is some delicacy? At best, it would be pleasant. Arent the dishes I cook for you good enough? He Who Knows Fate: All you know is eating, nothing else. Learn from Ryougi Shiki. I dont ask for you to be virtuous and caring, but you should at least be more demure. Otherwise, whos going to support you in the future? Herrscher of Pufferfish: Elder Brother, do you dislike me now? Have you grown tired of me so quickly? Didnt you say you would take care of me forever? (o o) He Who Knows Fate: Hey, why would I dislike you? I just feel that I made a losing deal. Also, I did not say I would take care of you forever. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Huh? What losing deal? He Who Knows Fate: Nothing. Pretend I was talking to myself. Herrscher of Pufferfish: I keep feeling something is not quite right. He Who Knows Fate: Alright. Theres nothing not quite right. I just sent you 500 points. Use them sparingly; it is a quarter of yournothing. Just tell me when you run out. Herrscher of Pufferfish: That was close. I nearly spoke my mind. If I really spoke my mind, who knows how long it would take to cate Sirin? Chen Heng looked at Ryougi Shiki, who was sitting in the wheelchair, then at Sirins disy name and sighed. The child, Sirin, had truly caused Chen Heng a lot of work. After he finished reading the Second Eruptionics, he kept telling Sirin not to let her ego inte, not to puff up. Even after gaining new abilities, she should not Well, Sirin just started saying that she could solo the Holy Grail War in the chat group. It was one thing for Sirin to puff up like that in the Holy Grail War, but Chen Heng hoped she would keep a low profile after returning to his world. It would be best if itsted until they reached the Jixia Academy to see how vast the world was. That way, her inted ego could be more withdrawn. For some reason, all the fugu feasts Chen Heng prepared for Sirin had no effect; perhaps she only remembered how delicious they were? Chen Heng pushed Ryougi Shiki for about 20 minutes before arriving at the Fantasy Sea Vis. Im back! Chen Heng pushed Ryougi Shiki in after opening the door. Shiki, stop watching. Its time to eat. Chen Heng patted Ryougi Shikis shoulder as he called her out from her anime binge. Alright. Got it. Book 6: Chapter 37: Xuanyuan Yiyao Book 6: Chapter 37: Xuanyuan Yiyao Little Heng, youre back! Perhaps Fu Hua had heard Chen Hengs voice. She popped her head out from upstairs. Shiki, this is my master. You can just call her Fu Hua. Directly address her by her name? Thats not appropriate, right? Dont worry. Its fine. My master doesnt care about such details. Alright. Hello, Fu Hua. Im Ryougi Shiki. Hello. As this was Ryougi Shikis first meal after recovering, even though it was medicinal cuisine, Chen Heng only purchased liquid food for her: porridge and red date lotus soup. These dishes were not ordinary medicinal cuisine; Chen Heng spent 50 points on them. Dont look down on 50 points. That is equivalent to 5,000,000 LMD. Yet, there was only one portion of porridge and soup. What a scam. Of course, there were better medicinal cuisine options, but Chen Heng did not buy them. Not that he could not bear to, but he feared they might end up overnourishing Ryougi Shiki and causing harm instead. Ding dong! Ding dong! Right after Chen Heng sent Ryougi Shiki to her room, the doorbell rang. He used his Absolute Precognition to see who had rung the bell. Why is she here? Oh! Thats why. I did not expect it. Someone attacked Chen Heng the moment he opened the door. That person grabbed his head and shoved it into her chest. Hmmhmm! Hmm! Haha! Younger Cousin, it has been a long time. Did you miss me? [TL Note: The term for younger cousin here is specific to a younger male cousin via a female line, so in this case, they are rted through Chen Hengs mother.] Hmm! Hmmhmm! Hmm! Hey, Little Brother, why arent you speaking? Hmm! Chen Heng struggled frantically in this womans embrace. If he did not, he might end up being smothered to death. While he was quite strong, he was still helpless before this woman. Then he stopped struggling. Ah! Little Brother! Little Brother! I was just pulling a prank on you. Dont die! Seeing Chen Heng was not moving scared the woman into releasing him. After the woman let Chen Heng go, he quickly took a few steps back. Phew! Little Brother, you are alright? Elder Cousin, Im fine now, but had you continued hugging me, I might not have been. Chen Heng looked at the neer warily, fearing she would get excited and hug him again. Chen Heng had already seen his future using his Absolute Precognition, but he had no way of resisting. He couldnt avoid such a future. Even if he avoided the hug when he opened the door, this woman would definitely try again before she left the house; she would keep trying until she seeded. What is there to fear? I know the limits. Tsk! Like I believe you. ErmLittle Heng, you are losing your cuteness. Humph! The woman standing at the door crossed her arms and gave a yful huff, causing a vigorous movement of those two, well, enormous assets on her chest. The woman standing at the door wore blue Daoist robes with a white cor. Her robes had side slits on both sides, and a hairpin held her long ck hair in ce. Her hairstyle resembled Fu Huas in the Azure Empyrea battlesuit. [TL Note: Here is the dorm entry on the Azure Empyrea battlesuit: /wiki/Azure_Empyrea_(Dorm). You can see a picture there.] If an ordinary male saw this woman, his first reaction would be to focus on her bustit was huge, just like that of westerners. This person was Chen Hengs elder cousin, the Ji ns third young miss, Xuanyuan Yiyao. Her mothers name contained the Yao character; who knows what his fourth uncle was thinking? Alright, alright. Elder Cousin,e in quickly. Do you really have to try to kill your younger cousin with hugs every time youe? Little Brother, this is a disy of my love for you, Xuanyuan Yiyao protested as she entered. Yes, yes. Im dying from your love, literally. Hey! Little Brother, I have serious business this time. Im here to deliver something good to you. If you dont pander to me Xuanyuan Yiyao took out four medallions made of white jade from her spatial storage. The obverse had the characters for Jixia Academy, and while Chen Heng could not see the back, he knew the reverse had the words teaching without discrimination. While it said teaching without discrimination, this actually only referred to the Chinese. People from other nations would find it extremely hard to enter Jixia Academy. Look at the strongest Valkyrie of the new generation, Durandal. She failed to enter Jixia Academy despite her desire to enroll. Elder Cousin, I like you a lot! Chen Heng called out, going through the motions. Ermyour words sound like lip service. However, never mind. Catch. Xuanyuan Yiyao tossed the four jade medallions to Chen Heng. When they arrived within 30 centimeters of Chen Heng, they floated in front of him before he put them away. Little Brother, has your attraction ability be stronger? Mankind is always improving. So am I. Xuanyuan Yiyaorather, the entire Ji nknew about Chen Hengs ability. There was no need to keep this a secret from the Ji n. Of course, it was only people from the main branch. You must be Little Hengs master, Immortal Phoenix Fu Hua, right? Ive heard of your great reputation. This humble one is Xuanyuan Yiyao. Greetings, Senior. Xuanyuan Yiyao saw Fu Hua sitting on the sofa when she entered. Then she bowed hurriedly. Who knew how the world lore was set? In any case, Fu Hua had a prestigious reputation in the hidden world, especially among female cultivators. Hello. Fu Hua only nodded and returned the greeting before returning to silence. Actually, Fu Hua was not a very social person. She could not even express her feelings properly to her disciple. How could she be social? Madam Fu Hua, I am a fan! However, Fu Huas silence did not affect Xuanyuan Yiyao. Xuanyuan Yiyao sat beside Fu Hua, then shifted closer to her after some thought. Ah! Is that so? Fu Hua inched away, appearing ufortable. Yes! Yes! I think Senior Fu Hua is very awesome. You are publicly acknowledged as the Immortal Phoenix for protecting China. How awesome! Oh. That was just fellow cultivators giving me face. Im not worthy of the immortal title. Chen Heng could tell his master was flummoxed by his overenthusiastic elder cousin. Elder Cousin, back to serious matters. These four medallions should be enrolment medallions for Jixia Academy, right? Since the master was in trouble, the disciple had to rescue her. Little Brother, dont you know how to read the room? Dont you see Im happily chatting with your master? Elder Cousin, I think you are the one who cant read the room. Dont you see my master is at a loss because of you? Be more considerate! Book 6: Chapter 38:1: Chen Heng’s Daught…Nothing. Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 38:1: Chen Hengs DaughtNothing. Part 1 Very well, you are my youngest brother, after all. I forgive you. Ill chat with Senior Fu Huater. These four white jade medallions are admission slots for Jixia Academy, which admits students every four years, and the time hase again. Not many in our n are eligible, and fewer elders are willing to apany us, so I brought you four medallions so they dont go to waste: one for you, one for Sirin, one for Ryougi Shiki, and one for your master. My master gets one too? Of course! Why else would I give you four medallions? Your master will apany you guys. Otherwise, what would she do after your entire family leaves? Shes technically still a high-school student at St. Freya Academy, so it works out; she can go to Jixia Academy with everyone. I went through some trouble to get her medallion. What do you think? Arent I great? Youre more than great! Im so touched. But why only four medallions? Huh? What do you mean? Xuanyuan Yiyao looked puzzled. What about Jeanne dArc? Huh? Shes a familiar; why would she need an admission medallion? Youre a cultivator with abilities, Sirin is a five-core Herrscher, and we suspect Ryougi Shiki is a destructive ability user. Its a perfect set. By the way, Little Brother, what ability does Ryougi Shiki have? Xuanyuan Yiyao looked at Chen Heng with herrge eyes. It did not surprise Chen Heng that the Ji n had discovered Jeanne dArcs identity. He would never underestimate the Ji ns (Xuanyuan ns) intelligence-gathering capabilities. Jeanne dArcs biggest w was her mana-basedposition. This mana was extremely simr to the western wizards mana, which anypetent cultivator could detect. What did surprise him was how quickly Sirins and Ryougi Shikis identities were exposed. Little Brother, are you wondering how Sirins and Jeanne dArcs identities were exposed? Well, beg me. Ill tell you if you do. ErmNo need. Isnt it just the Ji n sending someone to protect me in secret? I know about it now. Chen Heng had lowered himself and begged his elder cousin in one of the possible futures. Using his Absolute Precognition, he saw the results. HoweverI know about it already. Why would I beg you now? However, he had not expected the Ji n to have sent people to protect him in secret. Furthermore, that person was so strong that he never even noticed. It looked like his master was right; he should never let his guard down. Chen Heng normally would not spread out his attraction web at home. After all, it was a burden on him. Before his Will Energy improved, it was insufficient, so he never spread out his attraction web. After his Will Energy improved, he had been busy with various things. Furthermore, he used his Will Energy to form Will Energy swords every day and thuscked the Will Energy to spend on the attraction web. Moreover, he did not use his Absolute Precognition. Not that his personal strength had reached the point of not needing the Absolute Precognition to protect himself, but that the Absolute Precognition could only show what the target person saw in the future from a first-person view. Furthermore, he would not look too far into his future. However, Chen Heng used the detection function of his Absolute Precognition to know when he would be in trouble. If he had exchanged the Absolute Precognition for a high-ranked irvoyance, he would know the situation clearly, as it would be like having a gods view. Then, Elder Cousin, does that mean you all also know about Luo Li? Of course we do! Xuanyuan Yiyao nodded. Then Before Chen Heng finished, he saw Xuanyuan Yiyao take out another medallion and look at him cockily. Her intention was obvious. Ermif I am right, I know what she wants. At least let us go upstairs first. Not here. Hehe! I just knew Little Brother would know what I was thinking about. Lets go, then. The clothes are already ready. Master, Im going upstairs. Alright. Run along. Chen Heng followed Xuanyuan Yiyao upstairs with dismay. He looked at his master, hoping she would say, Yiyao, just give the medallion to Little Heng. Given Xuanyuan Yiyaos adoring look for his master, it might even work. Unfortunately, Fu Huapletely ignored her disciples gaze. She simply shrugged as if she wanted to help but was powerless. She truly could not handle Chen Hengs elder cousin. So, what did Xuanyuan Yiyao want with Chen Heng? For some reason, the Ji n had several sons but only one daughter in the previous generation, which resulted in Chen Hengs mother being doted on. In this generation, the Ji n had several daughters but only one son (as of now). Chen Hengs eldest cousin, Xuanyuan Geng, was the first and only male descendant in the current generation. Every other descendant born after him had been female. Chen Hengs uncles were supposedly working hard at producing more descendants, hoping for another male. This was one of the reasons no one objected when Chen Hengs sixth uncle suggested adopting him into the Ji n. There were simply too few males. Furthermore, half of Chen Hengs bloodline came from the Ji n. In theory, he was no different from the other descendents of the current generation; they were all half-and-half. Xuanyuan Geng was the eldest, so his position as the next n head was practically assured. Furthermore, he possessed high cultivation talent and looked handsome, very suitable for seeding the Ji n Heads position. However, who knows who he took after, but Xuanyuan Geng had a stoic demeanor. He focused on cultivating and never yed with his contemporaries. This made things difficult for his many female cousins. The girls only got to y with other girls, leaving them boreduntil Chen Heng appeared. Back then, Chen Hengs mother brought him to the Ji n to visit rtives. Once there, she left him alone to wander around. However, he quickly ended up in the hands of this group of older girls. Up to this day, Chen Heng was the youngest among them. Just imagine it. How curious would a group of girls of simr ages who rarely saw the opposite gender be upon seeing Chen Heng? Furthermore, he took after his mother, looking very delicate. So Have you ever experienced the despair of having a group of older girls surrounding you, ripping your clothes off to put dresses on you? Chen Heng had. This made him think these girls were all evil demons. Chen Heng had mentioned this to his mother, but his mother said she had done the same to her brothers, making them wear dresses too. She said that this was quite normal. Given how much the Ji n doted on his mother, she might have truly done such deeds. Chen Heng felt likeughing when thinking about how the awe-inspiring Ji n Head had been forced to crossdress by a younger sister. However, he could no longerugh when he recalled his current situation. How the tables have turned! The debt of the previous generation had to be paid by him. Book 6: Chapter 38:2: Chen Heng’s Daught…Nothing. Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 38:2: Chen Hengs DaughtNothing. Part 2 Half an hourter, Xuanyuan Yiyao sashayed down the stairs, holding a camera. Meanwhile, Chen Heng trailed behind her, looking downtrodden. To think she even brought a camera. This is too ridiculous! Chen Heng started to doubt life. Chen Heng opened the Dimension Administrators Associations chatting interface and muted Merlin, who had recently been unmuted, for one month. Only then did he feel better. Chen Heng eyed the camera in Xuanyuan Yiyaos hand, contemting something he should not. It would be impossible to snatch it. Dont look at Xuanyuan Yiyaos excellent figure. While she was busty, she cultivated physically and could smash a mountain with a fist. On the other hand, her control over energy was simply average. At this moment, Chen Heng recalled the electromaic control ability he had forgotten for a while. A camera was an electronic device; as long as it used electricity Hence, Chen Heng extended his evil hands toward the camera. Right after Xuanyuan Yiyao excitedly viewed the photos in the camera and was about to ce the camera in her spatial storage, Chen Heng used his poor acting skills to point at the window. Eldest Sister, why are you here? [TL Note: Eldest Sister here refers to his eldest female cousin. In China, there is a habit of addressing or even treating ones cousins as though they were ones siblings. This is likely due to Chinas previous one-child policy.] Huh? Eldest Sister? The most important thing was that Xuanyuan Yiyao believed him. She turned to look in the direction he pointed. I dont see Eldest Sister. Little Heng, you tricked me! Xuanyuan Yiyao huffed as she red at Chen Heng. Perhaps I saw wrong. Lets go down already. The Immortal Fu Hua you are dying to meet is there. Master, since you didnt show me kindness, dont me me for being ruthless. Thats true. Lets go down, then. At the mention of Fu Huas name, Xuanyuan Yiyao quickly put her camera away and enthusiastically headed downstairs. Hehe! Third Elder Sister, I hope Eldest Sister wont beat you up too badly for failing a simple job like taking pictures. However, I cannot let those photos spread. Chen Heng did not even have to think to know that his eldest sister was the mastermind behind the picture-taking. However, she did not want to take personal action, so she mobilized Xuanyuan Yiyao, and Xuanyuan Yiyao simply ran over without even thinking it through. If Chen Hengs eldest sister hade in personno, just any other sisterChen Heng might have failed to destroy this camera. After all, only Xuanyuan Yiyao cultivated physically among his elder sisters. Physical cultivators can take a beating. So, Third Elder Sister, take care. You can handle this! Chen Heng coolly observed the lively interaction between his third elder sister, Xuanyuan Yiyao, and Fu Hua from his spot on the sofa. Actually, it was more of one-sided excitement from Xuanyuan Yiyao while his master felt uneasy. SouhIts eight oclock now. It is time for me to cultivate. Ill take my leave first. Lets chat again when we have time. After the clock in Chen Hengs house rang at eight, he gave it some thought, then sent his master a private message. After all, he was Fu Huas disciple and had even been through the ceremony for it. Hence, he could not bear to keep her suffering. Ah! Cultivation. Alright, then. Senior Fu Hua, Ill see you tomorrow. Yes, for cultivators, cultivating was very important. After Fu Hua found this excuse, Xuanyuan Yiyao felt too embarrassed to dy Fu Hua by chatting with her. To-tomorrow? Fu Hua froze, stunned. Again? Thats right. Seeing that we were chatting so happily, I decided to stay here for another day. Where did you see it was happily? Although Fu Hua wanted to say that, Xuanyuan Yiyao had given her a Jixia Academy medallion, so she felt too embarrassed to say such a thing. Third Elder Sister, I dont mind you staying here for a day, but if you dont bring the camera back to Eldest Sister right away, you will probably get a scolding, and Eldest Sister does not pull her punches. Chen Heng did not want Xuanyuan Yiyao to remain, either. Not that he did not like her, but he feared she would suddenly want to look at the photos while staying here. What if she discovered the camera was broken? What if she wanted to use violence to make Chen Heng wear dresses again? He could not fight back. Although Xuanyuan Yiyao was rather simple-minded, this also gave her a talent for physical cultivation; Chen Heng could not resist her. Erm Chen Heng could see Xuanyuan Yiyao wavering. Third Elder Sister, if you want to seek out my master, you cane back in a few days. Theres no need to do it now. Furthermore, as a cultivator, it wont take much time for you to travel from the Ji n to my house, right? Thats true! Xuanyuan Yiyao hammered a fist into her other palm, suddenly seeing sense in her younger cousins words. Then Im going now! After saying this, Xuanyuan Yiyao immediately stood up. Wait! Theres no need to rush. I still have a few questions. What questions? Ask quickly. After that, I have to return to the Ji n to report to Eldest Sister. Upon hearing that her younger cousin had questions, Xuanyuan Yiyao sat back down. Why did the Ji n have so many extra slots this time? Ah! Speaking of this, it was quite strange. In previous enrollment seasons of Jixia Academy, many people came to the Ji n to ask for the extra slots. However, no one came this time. Moreover, Jixia Academy gave the Ji n ten slots. Even when considering the entire n, we could only use five slots, so we just gave all the remaining ones to you. Thats right. Thats what Eldest Uncle said. Who will be going to Jixia Academy from the Ji n this time? Ermlet me think. Theres your ninth elder sister, tenth elder sister, eleventh elder sister, twelfth elder sister, and thirteenth elder sister. These are the people using the slots the Ji n kept. I was thinking I just finished the college entrance exams and you delivered the Jixia Academy slots to me. Had I known, I would not have taken the exams. Thats nothing. Those elder sisters of yours are already attending university but will also attend Jixia Academy. For some reason, Jixia Academy only enrolls students once every four years. Previously, we did not have enough slots. This time, we have an extra five. How strange! Alright, alright. Third Elder Sister, you should return now. Go quickly and report to Eldest Sister. Huh? You are chasing me away already? Xuanyuan Yiyao seemed to gain a new understanding of her heartless younger cousin. Tossing me aside after using methis is too much. Im not chasing you away. Rather, Eldest Sister will probably get angry if you still dont return. ------ After sending off his third elder sister, Chen Heng started thinking. He wondered if the world consciousness was behind these five Jixia Academy slots. Does the world consciousness really not hold grudges? I tricked it into calling me Papa so many times, and it still treats me so well? As Chen Heng thought this, he could not help feeling slightly guilty. However, Chen Heng quickly tossed these mild feelings of guilt to the back of his mind. For insurance, Chen Heng used his Absolute Precognition to check, after sending his elder cousin away, and verify that his third elder sister would not be able to get out of bed for three days after getting beaten up. Only then did he rx. Book 6: Chapter 39:1: Fu Hua Teaching with Her Fist Technique, Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 39:1: Fu Hua Teaching with Her Fist Technique, Part 1 Xuanyuan Yiyao would return only three or four dayster, so Chen Heng could rx for a while. When the time came, he could just run to another world. How delightful, right? Speaking of which, the Holy Grail Carnival would end soon. Chen Heng hoped the Holy Grail could restore his memory. He had nned to join right after his college entrance exams, but Ryougi Shikis discharge altered his ns. He could not just abandon her to take part in the Holy Grail Carnival. Suddenly, Chen Heng sensed a ping from the Dimension Administrators Association chat group. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Elder Brother, do you not love me anymore? He Who Knows Fate: How did you know that? Ah! No, I mean, why would you think that? Herrscher of Pufferfish: ( ). Fine, Elder Brother. Lets end this. You clearly dont love me anymore. He Who Knows Fate: Younger Sister, what silly things are you saying? We are siblings. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Not by blood. Time Witch: Even so, it wont be your turn. Herrscher of Pufferfish: What do you mean? Time Witch: Nothing. Herrscher of Pufferfish: What do you mean by nothing? Time Witch: The meaning of nothing means nothing. Umaru-chan: The Chinesenguage is profound. If not for the trantion function, I would not understand what you said. Even after the trantion, I still cannot fully grasp the meaning of this. Coasting Through Life: Speaking of which, ever since I joined the Dimension Administrators Association, English exams have be a breeze. The college entrance exams Englishnguage paper was even easier than my middle-school Chinesenguage tests. Efreet: Theres such a thing? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: Were going off-topic. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Right, Elder Brother, what did you mean by you made a bad deal by adopting me? Why do you think I am a bad deal? He Who Knows Fate: Who said that? I would never. You have to trust me, Younger Sister. Cant you see how much I care for you? Herrscher of Pufferfish: Elder Brother, you do treat me extremely well, but the chat logs are real. He Who Knows Fate: Very well. It seems someone ratted me out. Who is it? Do I have to search the chat logs to find out? Herrscher of Pufferfish: That wont work, Elder Brother. We used private chat. Are you admitting it now? He Who Knows Fate: Im not admitting anything. Herrscher of Pufferfish: What use is your denial when I have the chat logs? He Who Knows Fate: Sirin, let Elder Brother exin. Herrscher of Pufferfish: I dont want to hear it! Im not listening! He Who Knows Fate: Alright, then. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Wait! What do you mean alright?! Quickly exin why you said I was a bad deal! He Who Knows Fate: One Punch Baldy: I heard theres an old Chinese saying, Only knaves and women are hard to raise. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Shut it, Baldy! One Punch Baldy: He Who Knows Fate: I apologize, Master Saitama. Sirin is just a child and can be blunt. Please dont hold it against her. One Punch Baldy: Its okay. After all, I am bald; that is a fact. By the way, why doesnt the Dimension Administrators Associations store have any remedies for baldness? Herrscher of Pufferfish: Im sorry, Saitama. That was too much. One Punch Baldy: Its fine. Its all good. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Heres what Ill do. Ill send you some snacks and a few collectors edition games as an apology. Its a small gesture, but ites from the heart. One Punch Baldy: Great, thank you! God Sai: Sirins gifts perfectly match Saitamas preferences. Efreet: The key is theyre affordable. He Who Knows Fate: Im pleased that Sirin can still see things clearly despite her inted ego. Herrscher of Pufferfish: When did I be arrogant? You always put me down. He Who Knows Fate: Considering you have the chat logs, you must know that you were a mission thatted me 2,000 points, and those points never showed up in my ount. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Just 2,000 points? Is that stupid system looking down on me? If it dares toe back, Ill beat it so hard even the mainframe wont recognize it. He Who Knows Fate: Besides, it hasnt paid up. Make sure to remind it about the debt. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Dont worry. Ill do that. Wait, thats not right. We are discussing why you say Im a bad deal. He Who Knows Fate: Just look at it. The system promised me 2,000 points after a month of caring for you and another 2,000 points for reviving you in Honkai Impact 3rds world. Thats a total of 4,000 points. However, I havent seen a single point. Now, count how many points Ive spent on you! Herrscher of Pufferfish: Butbut He Who Knows Fate: But what? Herrscher of Pufferfish: Ive been obedient, havent I? Dont I warm your heart? Am I not cute enough for you? He Who Knows Fate: Herrscher of Pufferfish: Youve got a cute younger sister like me. What more could you want? Its not like Ive cost you that many points! He Who Knows Fate: Not many? Lets tally it up. First, the Void Arts set me back 20,000 points, and thats with a friends discount. We wont even start on the various cultivation resources and pocket money. Plus, theres the priceless Dimension Administrators Association invitation letter that only I can get. Just ask Yakumo Yukari how much shed pay for that letter! 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: 100,000 points! Will you sell? He Who Knows Fate: Not selling. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Tsk! Herrscher of Pufferfish: Ugh! Elder Brother, why are you being so mean? He Who Knows Fate: Honestly, the cost isnt the main concern. I saved you without thinking of the cost. After all, youre my younger sister now. How could I measure our bond in points? What worries me is your tendency to inte with arrogance, especially after the Second Eruption. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Thats the only thing I wont admit to. When have I ever been arrogant? He Who Knows Fate: Lets put it this way. If you fought against Little Li, who would win? Herrscher of Pufferfish: Hah! Of course, I would. Im a five-core Herrscher, the Queen of the Honkai! Shes no match. Ill even let her have a two-move advantage. He Who Knows Fate: Thats the point, Younger Sister. Know thyself and thy enemy. Even I cant beat Little Li. How can you im to? Herrscher of Pufferfish: Huh? Is Luo Li really that strong? He Who Knows Fate: In her prime, she could reset the time of the entire world by detonating her time core. Were currently in a supreme-martial world. Who knows how powerful Luo Li was back then? Book 6: Chapter 39:2: Fu Hua Teaching with Her Fist Technique, Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 39:2: Fu Hua Teaching with Her Fist Technique, Part 2 Time Witch: Surprisingly, after I reset time, none of the beings from the immortal realm or the divine realm sought me out or followed the traces I left behind. I always thought theyd sense something amiss. Time Witch: On second thought, it mustve been our ancestors doing. Before he showed up, I asionally felt uneasy. However, that feeling disappeared after he came. Coasting Through Life: Wait, what do you mean by our ancestor? Time Witch: Our ancestor has paid the bride price. What do you think? Coasting Through Life: Hold up, bride price? Whats that about? Time Witch: Of course, its the Primal Chaos Bell. He Who Knows Fate: Ahem. Lets not digress. Besides, Ancestor never mentioned that the Primal Chaos Bell was a bride price. Time Witch: Its close enough. The Primal Chaos Bell can revert a world to primal chaos. Its worthy of being a bride price. Of course, I currently cant reach such a level. [TL Note: Primal chaos is a concept from Chinese creation mythology. Before the world was formed, the universe was made up of primal chaos. Then a mythological being split the primal chaos into two extremesYin and Yangthus forming the world.] He Who Knows Fate: I want it. I really do. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: If you have questions, just ask. After all, Im a world consciousness. At the very least, Im familiar with the affairs of Chen Hengs world. I have that level of authorization. He Who Knows Fate: Root, are you really this impressive? You are just a visiting world consciousness. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: Dont underestimate me! By seniority, Im among the oldest of world consciousnesses. Newborn consciousnesses like the one from your world have to show me some respect. He Who Knows Fate: No wonder Customer Service once called you an old witch. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: What?! That brat dared to insult me? Is she tired of living? I must have been dormant for too long; perhaps its time I took action. Customer Service: It wasnt me! I did not! Dont listen to Chen Hengs nonsense. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Ah! Looks like this pulled Customer Service out. nk Never Loses: Root, youre epic! (His voice broke) Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: Its not for you to decide whether or not I am. Customer Service: Senior, you cant act like this! The current Multidimensional World Consciousness Conference has rules. You cant just ignore them! Also, I never said that. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: Ill find out soon whether or not you said it. Give me a minute; Iming for you. And rules? Since when did IRootever follow rules when fighting others? Customer Service: Chen Heng, I hate you! Senior, can you go easy on me? I really am sorry. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: Realizing your mistake now? Its toote. He Who Knows Fate: Did I say something wrong? Queen of Ice and Snow: Not at all. You were spot-on. Well done. Efreet: Never thought Id see the day when the arrogant Customer Service would be brought down. Faillen Angel Gabriel: Unbelievable. nk Never Loses: Absolutely crazy! I Have a Strong Presence: Once again, Im reminded that Root is truly a world consciousness. King Wolffy: Sounds like Roots seniority is quite high. God Sai: Who wouldve guessed? Root didnt seem that powerful in front of the Chen ns ancestor. Perhaps its because the transcender was too formidable. Chen Heng originally nned to ask Root some questions. However, seeing how Root seemed upied, he decided not to disturb her. Instead, he focused on his practice, hoping to hone all his sword conceptions into Will Energy swords before entering Jixia Academy. Thanks to Customer Services interference, he no longer faced Sirins persistent questioning. That was a well-used diversion. On a side note, he remembered that the 2,000 points for taking care of Sirin hadnt been credited to his ount yet. Would he really have to wait a month? ------ The next morning, before six, Chen Hengs master, Fu Hua, woke him up before his biological clock did. She insisted it was for training, but she simply wanted to beat him up. Starting today, Little Heng, youll step up your Void Swords sword conception and fist technique training. Ill guide you personally. Fu Hua yanked Chen Heng out of bed and dragged him to the basement. After learning how to control space, he had used his spatial ability to increase the basements space to multiple times the original. This made the basement extremelyrge. Furthermore, to help himself better reach a state of harmony with the world, he had spent one point to decorate the basement. Besides living creatures, the basement was now like a scene out of a garden in the immortal realm. There were grass, flowers, and trees. Dont say a word more. Such decorations did indeed help Chen Heng with his sword practice to a certain degree. Master, if youre still mad about yesterday, just say so. No need to beat around the bush. Armed with the Absolute Precognition, Chen Heng was no fool. He sensed something from Fu Huas earlier statement, so he checked. Ahem! Ahem! Little Heng, you might have misunderstood me. Why would Master bother with such trivial matters? What else do you want to say? If theres nothing, are you ready to start your fist technique training? Why fist techniques first and not sword techniques? Chen Heng queried in an attempt to divert the impending lesson. After all, he already knew why Fu Hua wanted to teach him fist techniques. No need to concern yourself with why. Therere no other questions, right? If not, lets begin. Hold on, Master! I have a single request. Chen Heng raised his hand, indicating he still had a question. Speak. Master, can you wear the Azure Empyrea costume? Or perhaps the Azure Sparrow costume? If not, even the red cheongsam would doideally, the Cerulean Court costume. Chen Heng did not care about the fist technique. Good looks were more important. [TL Note: Azure Sparrow is one of the costumes for the Valkyrie ipiter. Here is the Valkyrie ipiter dorm entry: /wiki/Valkyrie_ipiter_(Dorm) and here is a picture of the Azure Sparrow costume: /wiki/Fu_Hua/Gallery?file=Blue_Swallow.png. The red cheongsam likely refers to the Phoenix costume: /wiki/Phoenix_(Dorm). Heres the Cerulean Court costume: /wiki/Fu_Hua/Gallery?file=Cerulean_Court.png#Costumes.] Fu Hua was momentarily baffled. Despite her confusion, she did a quick search in the cultural section and then remained silent. Master, what do you think of my suggestion? Very well, Little Heng. If you have no other concerns, lets begin Hold on! Master, you havent really addressed my request. Andwait-wait-waitstay back! For beginners in fist techniques, the quickest way to learn is through firsthand experience. The best method is for your body to personally experience the fist technique Ah! No! Master, I know some fist techniques! Really. No matter what, Im a martial artist, after all. Master, you-youwhat do you want?! Noticing Fu Hua getting closer, Chen Heng started to panic. The best, simplest, and most direct way to understand fist techniques is to get beaten up. So In purely fist techniques or sword techniques, Chen Heng could not beat Fu Hua. If he used his abilities, Fu Hua could counter them with her ring. Thus, even though he wanted to flee, he could not. Book 6: Chapter 40:1: Rebellious Disciple, Meet Your Fate! Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 40:1: Rebellious Disciple, Meet Your Fate! Part 1 Prepare yourself, Little Heng. Experience this fist technique properly! Fu Hua lunged at Chen Heng. Ki Impact! Im going to beat this rebellious disciple to death today! An hourter All right, Little Heng. Our martial arts lesson for today is over. You can continue with your sword practice. Practicing your sword every morning is a great habit. I hope you keep it up. Ill go prepare breakfast for everyone, Fu Hua said. Then she left the basement, her face flushed, with a drained Chen Heng sprawled on the grass. Chen Hengy on the grass for a while before sitting up. Although Fu Hua had pummeled him for an hour, he hadnt suffered any serious injuries. Still, martial artists truly knew the human body well. While he didnt sustainsting harm, he felt the sting all over. After resting for a bit, Chen Heng retrieved his sword from his spatial storage when the pain had receded somewhat. Despite getting a beating from his master, he still needed to practice. ------ This kind of thing isnt considered using her position for personal revenge. A master is expected to train her disciple. Getting beaten up by the master for being disrespectful is only natural. However, I did not expect Heng`er to50,000 years old. Thats even older than me. After Chen Xiu listened to the world consciousnesss report, he sat there and started thinking. ------ Shiki! Shiki, are you okay? Chen Heng gasped upon seeing Ryougi Shiki, who seemed to exude an ethereal aura as she sat next to the dining table. The dark circles under her eyes are rming. Did she stay up all night? Furthermore, she nearly crashed into the table while nodding off! Oh! Its Elder Brother. Master, whats up with Shiki? Chen Heng asked out of concern, turning to Fu Hua sitting beside Ryougi Shiki. Shes fine. She simply stayed up tootest night. Yeah, I pulled an all-nighter, bingeing an anime series. Im so sleepy. Ryougi Shiki yawned midway through her exnation. Why not get more sleep instead of forcing yourself to have breakfast? Ermisnt breakfast mandatory? Its not. II cant keep my eyes open any longer, Ryougi Shiki muttered as she sumbed to sleep. Quick to react, Chen Heng used his attraction ability to cushion her fall, preventing her from mming her head on the table. Master, Ill take her upstairs, Chen Heng said, levitating Ryougi Shiki and her wheelchair. Alright. Go on, then, Fu Hua responded, surprised that Ryougi Shiki thought breakfast was obligatory. This was definitely not something she thought. It looked like themon sense that Ryougi Shiki retained was not that reliable. Oh, by the way, Master, dont steal from my portion. After Fu Hua heard what Chen Heng said, she shifted her gaze to the breakfast she prepared for him. Wasabi was great for stimting saliva and gastric juices, improving ones appetite. It also warmed the body and kick-started the digestive process, so ------ Chen Heng received a plea for help from Satou Kazuma in the Dimension Administrators Association just after taking a bite of breakfast. Kazuma the Brute: Big Brother Chen Heng! Big Brother Chen Heng, help me out! He Who Knows Fate: Huh? Whats up? Kazuma the Brute: Its the Destroyer, the mobile fortress! The giant spider-like robot. [TL Note: Here is more information about the Destroyer in KonoSuba: Gods Blessing on This Wonderful World!: /wiki/Destroyer.] He Who Knows Fate: I think I know it. Its the one with the Coronatite core that can explode, right? Didnt that get you used of treason once? [TL Note: Here is more information about Coronatite: /wiki/Coronatite.] Kazuma the Brute: Right! Right! Thats the one! He Who Knows Fate: So? Whats up with it? Kazuma the Brute: Big Brother Chen Heng, the Mobile Fortress Destroyer is on the move! I need help. Can you blow it up or something? Just make sure that Coronatite doesnt explode near that lords mansion. He Who Knows Fate: Why didnt you take care of it earlier? You knew it was headed for the newbie vige, right? Why didnt you make that robot explode in advance? Surely, you could have prepared something? [TL Note: The newbie vige is known as Axel. Here is more information about it: /wiki/Axel.] Kazuma the Brute: Iforgot. It only hit me when the Adventurers Guild gathered everyone and made the announcement. Plus, the anime never specified when it would arrive! How would I know it would arrive so quickly? He Who Knows Fate: Erm Kazuma the Brute: Perhaps Big Brother can ping everyone? Whos the best for the job? Efreet: Obviously, your man Chen Heng is the best bet! Yakumo Yukari might also work. She could simply use a Gap to move the Coronatite somewhere else. However, shes currently busy teaching Merlin a lesson. Iron Fist Teacher: Chen Heng is the other one with spatial abilities. Honestly, if anyone can help you, its him. Im not sure about the others; even if they could, it would definitely cause argemotion. Lord of the White Night: If you dont mind me going to your world, I can do the job. Im interested in that Coronatite. Ah! No. Im currently trapped in a trap set by the polka-dot loli demon lord using the ck Death. I cant help you. Sorry! Queen of Ice and Snow: Did you trap yourself on purpose? Lord of the White Night: Yes, how else would I test those problem children? He Who Knows Fate: What about Saitama? One Punch Baldy: Well, theres a big supermarket sale soon, so Kazuma the Brute: Big Brother Chen Heng, help me out! I dont want to go to jail for treason. What if the Coronatite doesnt end up on that lords roof but somewhere more important, like the pce? Id be done for! Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: Do you need me? I can handle anything alive. Even gods. Kazuma the Brute: But this thing is not a living being. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: Doesnt matter. Kaltsit: All other things aside, getting Root to act might be quite reliable. After all, Root (Ryougi Shiki version) has the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception. Just give the Coronatite one cut, and problem solved. Kazuma the Brute: But can you be sure it wont explode immediately after being cut? Furthermore, does Roots Mystic Eyes of Death Perception from the Type-Moon universe work here? In any case, Root having the Mystic Eyes of Death Perception in the Type-Moon worlds is simply a cheat in the first ce. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: Actually, I cant help you even if I want to. A world consciousness cannot carelessly act in a world not belonging to it. Kazuma the Brute: Then why even bring it up? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: Just lightening the mood! He Who Knows Fate: So, it looks like its still up to me. He Who Knows Fate: Let me get this straight first: youre covering the travel expenses. Kazuma the Brute: Dont worry. Ill pay. Please hurry, Big Brother Chen Heng! He Who Knows Fate: OK. Book 6: Chapter 40:2: Rebellious Disciple, Meet Your Fate! Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 40:2: Rebellious Disciple, Meet Your Fate! Part 2 Chen Heng gazed at his breakfast, then at the desperate messages from Satou Kazuma on the Dimension Administrators Association. With a heavy heart, he left his meal untouched. Master, Im skipping breakfast. I need to go, Chen Heng told Fu Hua apologetically. Why the rush? You should eat first before going. Never mind. Its alright. Ill get Satou Kazuma topensate for my breakfast when I get there. Chen Heng scratched his head before pressing the button for a transmigration request. Shortly after, Satou Kazuma agreed to the request. Then a ck hole appeared in front of Chen Heng. It has been a long time, little ck hole. Fu Hua eyed Chen Hengs nearly full te with disappointment. She wanted him to experience what was known as heaven and hell with a single thought, so she hid some wasabi beneath the fried rice. It would take another three or four bites to reach the extremely spicy wasabi. Unfortunately Fu Hua did not know whether Chen Heng purely got lucky or had used his Absolute Precognition to discover the wasabi hidden in his breakfast. Chen Heng stepped through the ck hole and found himself atop a castle tower. Satou Kazuma stood beside him, dressed as an adventurer. Big Brother Chen Heng, you made it! Kazuma eximed, excitedly wrapping his arms around Chen Heng. Let go! Let go! Alright, alright! Isnt just one Destroyer? Ill help you deal with it. Quickly let go. Chen Heng eyed Satou Kazuma with disdain. Then he pried apart Satou Kazumas arms, which were firmly wrapped around him. Kazuma, is this the Big Brother Chen Heng you spoke of, the helper you called over? At this moment, a worried Megumin, standing beside Satou Kazuma on the castle tower, shifted her attention to Chen Heng, who had suddenly appeared. [TL Note: Megumin is a wizard who knows only explosion magic. She exhausts herself after just one cast of her explosion magic. Here is more information about Megumin: /wiki/Megumin.] Megumins worry was because of that infamous Mobile Fortress Destroyer. She had heard of this thing before. The Mobile Fortress Destroyer, a rampaging ancient weapon created by a technologically advanced civilization, was said to ravage thend, not leaving even a de of grass in its wake. It was a horror that had destroyed the technologically advanced civilization that created it. Let me introduce you to my big brother, Chen Heng. He is not only the person to start the trend of using Pok Balls, but he is also so brutish that heid his hands on a world consciousness. He is simply a role model for us! Kazuma enthusiastically recounted Chen Hengs feats to Megumin. Chen Heng suddenly hesitated. Why dont I want to help anymore? Its just treason. Satou Kazuma will be freed in the end anyway. As Kazuma rhapsodized about Chen Hengs questionable deeds, Chen Heng reached for the return button. Big Brother, is that the ck hole for returning? Big Brother, what are you trying to do? Big Brother, dont abandon me! Satou Kazuma noticed Chen Hengs actions and immediately hugged Chen Hengs legs. If you mention those terrible stories from my past again, Ill leave for real. How could you see those as ck marks? Theyre testaments to your achievements! As long as it is something not human, even a world consciousness, Ill collect them for you to seeAh! Alright, alright. Big Brother, Ill stop. Truly! Forgive me this once! Kazuma loved to talk, especially when he felt passionate about a subject. However, when he and Chen Heng suddenly started floating toward the ck hole, he instantly lost his nerve. When Chen Heng saw Kazuma quiet down, he closed the ck hole, and they bothnded on the ground. Big Brother, do we need that useless goddess to break the barrier, or will you do it yourself? Can Big Brother enter the Destroyer while its barriers still up? When Chen Hengnded back on the ground, Satou Kazuma let go of Chen Hengs legs and stood up. Then he sought Chen Hengs opinion. Satou Kazuma only knew Chen Heng possessed a spatial ability, but he did not know how strong Chen Hengs spatial ability was. Youd better stick to your n. Ill back you up in case something goes wrong. By the way, do you want the Coronatite? Chen Heng didnt want to steal Satou Kazumas thunder. He considered himself just a visitor to this world and believed Satou Kazuma should shine here. Plus, Satou Kazuma had the chance to earn a nice bounty. Otherwise, he could not be sure Satou Kazuma would get the bounty. The Coronatite? Is that thing useful? Satou Kazuma felt stunned, not having expected Chen Heng to ask this. I dont know. In any case, I think it should be quite precious. Youve already been here for so long. Dont you know? Chen Heng waved his hand to convey his ignorance. The Coronatite sounded like it was a specialty of this world. How would he know if it would be useful? I dont know, either. I only just knew about the mobile fortress today. Furthermore, that thing is about to explode. Can it be used? The two men looked at each other, unsure. Their gaze shifted to Megumin, hoping the wizard from the Crimson Demon Vige would have some answers. Huh? Dont look at me. Im not sure, either. Megumin was already quite anxious when she suddenly saw the two focus on her, making her even more anxious. Her legs tightened, mping down on her magic staff. You dont know anything at all? Then what use are you? Satou Kazuma looked at Megumin with disdain on his face. I do know something, alright. Coronatite is an extremely rare gem said to burn eternally. Seeing Satou Kazumas disdainful expression, she rebutted, spilling everything she knew about Coronatite. Thats all? Nothing else? That is it? Thats all. Really, theres nothing else. Dont look at me like that. Ive already said it. It is supposedly extremely rare. How would I know much about it? Megumin could not take this contempt lying down. Few people knew about this thing. So, can that thing be repurposed? I dont know. Megumin shook her head innocently. If you dont want it, then Ill keep the Coronatite. Chen Hengs stance was that if they werent sure if they could use it, he would take it. Chen Heng nned on studying this Coronatite to see if he could do something with it. This thing sounds incredible. I hope it will be useful. Book 6: Chapter 41: Is That How You Use a Poké Ball? Book 6: Chapter 41: Is That How You Use a Pok Ball? Hey! Big Brother, what do you want that for? Also, lets get this straight first. Just because I said you can have it does not mean you will get it. After all, it does not belong to me. If youre really after that Coronatite, make sure youre sneaky about it. Be sneaky? So, I just need to ensure nobody sees me, right? Chen Heng indicated he understood. Sounds simple enough, but can Big Brother pull it off? Rx! As long as no one can prove I took it or we just make the mobile fortress vanish, its the perfect heist. Shouldshould I step out for a moment? Megumin nervously raised her hand to call attention to her presence. No worries. Its fine. Im not exactly a good guywhat are you afraid of? Megumin seemed even more apprehensive. She felt the Big Brother whom Satou Kazuma summoned was quite powerful. By the way, Kazuma, when will that mobile fortress arrive? Itll be visible in about ten minutes. People are setting up barricades and wooden spikes below the castle. Its probably pointless against such a massive robot, in my opinion. We might need a powerful move, like explosion magic. Upon saying this, Satou Kazuma nced at Megumin worriedly, making her shudder. Although Satou Kazuma seeded in the original storyline, it did not mean he would seed this time. However, he rxed when he remembered Chen Heng beside him. Chen Heng was someone who could casually tease a world consciousness. There was nothing to be afraid of. Peering from the observation deck, Chen Heng noticed adventurers hustling below, moving logs to set up basic barriers. However, as Satou Kazuma pointed out, those wooden barriers were insignificant against the mobile fortress. Those would not be of any use, except perhaps against some ordinary monsters. There were also some adventurers standing guard in front of the wooden barriers, maintaining a tight perimeter. Among the frontmost adventurers was Satou Kazumas super masochist teammateDarkness. [TL Note: Here is more information on Darkness: /wiki/Darkness.] Although this pervert? Masochist? Although Darkness had some character ws, as a noble, she still genuinely aimed to protect the people and the city. Of course, this did not rule out the possibility that Darkness just wanted to experience the thrill of being chased and beaten up by the mobile fortress. If that was the case, Chen Heng had nothing to say. Oh, right. Kazuma, did you mention to others that you called me for backup? No, only my team knows. The others wouldnt believe it anyway, so why bother? At best, they would just see Big Brother as a strong helper. After all, no one has heard of Big Brothers name before, so I might as well not say. Speaking of which, I missed breakfast because of you. Remember to buy me a meal after the battle. Hey! Can you not jinx it? That will invite trouble. Dont worry; rx. Speaking of which, Kazuma, I think you only called someone for help because you dont want to waste points, right? After all, the Dimension Administrators Associations store has so much good stuff. It definitely has something that can counter the Coronatite. Furthermore, the Dimension Administrators Associations store can automatically investigate and provide the best method to deal with the situation for you. Chen Heng stared at Satou Kazuma. There was no such thing as a problem the Dimension Administrators Association could not solve. If there was, it meant one did not have enough points. Big Brother, I havent been in the association for long, so my points are limited. Plus, Ive been so caught up in adventuring and leveling up in this world that I havent had time toplete missions in others. Satou Kazuma insisted he was wronged. Given his current strength, he could only slowly grow stronger in his world. If he could not even defeat a green Giant Toad, what could he do in another world? Deliver vegetables? [TL Note: Giant Toads are one of the first monsters KonoSubas main character fought. While his party seeded, the members would end up in terrible states in most of their encounters, like the party being swallowed by the Giant Toads and rescuedter. Here are more details about the Giant Toads: /wiki/Giant_Toad.] Speaking of which, what did you do with your Pok Ball? Ah! That Pok Ball. Speaking of it infuriates me! It didnt work on Aqua, and Id probably toss it if it did. It is also useless against Wiz, so it is still empty. Why cant I have Big Brothers impressive track record? So, youre trying to catch girls with that Pok Ball? Why not aim for an animal? Something like a One-Punch Bear or a Manticore. Beat it half-dead first, then catch it. Youd stand a good chance. [TL Note: One-Punch Bear: /wiki/One-Punch_Bear. Manticore: /wiki/Manticore.] Chen Heng felt that Satou Kazumapletely misunderstood the purpose of the Pok Ball. The Pok Balls purpose was not to capture girls. Why did he target all the nearby pretty girls? Wouldnt a powerful pet be better? I can catch creatures with it? This startled Satou Kazuma; he had not expected it could be used that way. Didnt you see me use a Pok Ball on Fafnir? Give it a shot. But I cant beat powerful monsters like the One-Punch Bear Big Brother mentioned. Suddenly, a thought urred to Satou Kazuma. Big Brother, wouldnt it be great if we could capture the mobile fortress with the Pok Ball? You should forget about that. A Pok Ball is for capturing, not shrinking. The mobile fortress is more of a robot or a Gundam. Have you ever seen someone capture electronics with a Pok Ball? [TL Note: Gundam is an anime series centered on piloted mobile suits called Gundams. Here is more information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gundam.] Well, Ive never seen someone capture a Heroic Spirit, either, yet you did, Satou Kazuma rebutted, citing an example. Chen Heng silently extended his hand toward the button to return home. Big Brother! Big Brother! I was wrong! Satou Kazuma instantly chickened out. ------ After a while, the Adventurers Guild receptionist, the one with the enormous chest, whose name Chen Heng had forgotten, called out to the various adventurers with a loudspeaker, Attention, adventurers! The Destroyer is in sight. Prepare yourselves for battle! The main impression that Chen Heng had of this person was just her humongous chest. [TL Note: The receptionists name is Luna. Here is more information: /wiki/Luna.] After hearing that voice, Chen Heng looked into the distance. In fact, he didnt need her reminder. He had already heard thatrge spider-like robots approach two minutes ago. He had not remained idle earlier and had already spread out an attraction web. After learning that the Ji ns people were protecting him without him noticing, he had developed a habit of spreading his attraction web or using his Will Energy to check his surroundings. In fact, Chen Heng had done it once that morning and discovered the cultivator protecting him in secret. Actually, that cultivator was not very strong, but he was very good at hiding. Like Jiang Cheng, he was a shadow-type ability user. Book 6: Chapter 42:1: Close the Gates, Unleash the Black Hole! Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 42:1: Close the Gates, Unleash the ck Hole! Part 1 Returning to the matter at hand, Chen Hengs eyes widened as he took in the mobile fortress that looked like an erged spider. Word had it that its design originated from an ancient, technologically advanced kingdoms pressuring its creator to draft a colossal weapon. Out of annoyance, the creator squished a spider with a sheet of paper. Given the luxury of paper back then, he submitted this design with little inspiration and no knowledge of how to build a war machine. To his surprise, it garnered immense acim. On a side note, the mastermind behind this gargantuan mobile fortress was also the creator of the Crimson Demons-hence, he was Satou Kazumas father-inw. Not to mention Chen Heng, even the adventurers at the city gates, who had never seen the mobile fortress before, took two steps back in shock at the sight of the gargantuan, spider-shaped mobile fortress. Whenparing the adventurers and the giant robot, they looked like scenes of two different genres. Putting the adventurers aside, even the main force, Megumin, trembled slightly in fear. On the other hand, Wiz, who was on another tower, did not show any panic. [TL Note: Wiz is an undead lich, but she is good. She runs a magic item shop in the town. Here is more information about her: /wiki/Wiz.] Satou Kazuma stood beside Megumin, consoling her. As the mobile fortress neared the novice vige, Aqua, the idiot goddess, gripped her staff. Sacred With fervor, she swirled her staff, summoning five immense magic circles behind her. Break Spell! The moment Aquas chant concluded, the five immense magic circles behind her shot five colossal golden beams at the Destroyer. On the opposite side, a barrier asrge as the fortress itself materialized, absorbing the brunt of Aquas onught. One had to admit that despite Aquas typical unreliable antics, she demonstrated divine majesty right then. The five radiant beams pushed the massive mobile fortress back slightly. Just slightly. The two stood in a deadlock, neither party yielding. Hah! With Aquas intensified roar, Chen Heng noticed her face contorting with exertion. The five beams merged into one, dramaticallyrger and more powerful than before. The relentless barrage broke the fortresss barrier, shattering it. Nows our chance, Megumin! Cast together! Standing on another tower, Wiz appeared to be in high spirits. However, she did not notice any magical fluctuationsing from the other tower, so she nced at Megumin. Wiz discovered Megumin trembling uncontrobly. Indeed, Megumins performance was not embarrassing. Seeing such a massive magical weapon would frighten most adventurers. However, while others could afford to be afraid, only Megumin could not. Wizs explosion magic alone might not destroy the massive Destroyer. The two of them needed to work together to ensure victory. Furthermore, there was only one opportunity. Explosion magic was extremely, extremely mana-intensive. Even a powerful lich like her could not use explosion magic twice consecutively. Hey! Is your love for explosion magic genuine? If Wiz outshines you, itd be quite embarrassing. Perhaps your explosion magic is just mediocre magic that cant even break that thing? Satou Kazuma had tried coaxing Megumin, but that failed. Left without a choice, he could only agitate her into action. Somehow, taunting worked wonders. After Satou Kazuma said that, Megumin slowly recovered herposure. Then a gleam shed in her eyes. What did you say? What you said is even more inappropriate than messing up my name! Remarkably, Satou Kazumas taunting reignited Megumins fighting spirit. She brandished her magic staff with fierce determination. Prepare to witness true explosion magic. Darker than ck, deeper than darkness, behold my crimson brilliance. The time of awakening is now Observing Megumins rekindled spirit, Wiz synchronized her casting pace with Megumins to unleash the mighty explosion spell. The power of this magic was undeniable, truly extremely powerful. Being a prodigious mage and a Crimson Demon, Megumin possessed unparalleled mana, yet she could cast this explosion magic only once a day. Its mana consumption was high, but its sheer destructive force was supetive. Practically no other magic had higher offensive power than explosion magic. Explosion! Explosion! After Wiz and Megumins chanting ended, two nearly identical red magic circles twenty meters wide appeared above the towers. Then two huge red pirs of fire soared into the sky, shooting toward the Destroyer. The attacks struck the Destroyer, and their powerful explosive force sent the Destroyer tumbling toward the newbie vige. The massive Destroyer rolled endlessly. Darkness, the closest person to the mobile fortress, stood her ground with a calm expression, not backing away. Darknessrather, Dustiness Ford Ltinawas the daughter of the Dustiness Family, the noble family ruling the region. She was a crusader who protected the citizens. She took pride in her duty, not permitting herself to retreat even a single step before her people. (Masochistic tendencies!) Finallythe massive mobile fortress stopped right in front of Darknessjust one step away. If the Destroyer had crashed into her, even Darkness, despite her extremely impressive defense, would suffer. When the Destroyer stopped, Megumin, who was on the same watchtower as Chen Heng and Satou Kazuma, fell t with a thud. Book 6: Chapter 42:2: Close the Gates, Unleash the Black Hole! Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 42:2: Close the Gates, Unleash the ck Hole! Part 2 Megumins explosion magic packed a punch, but it drained her mana significantly. At her current level, she could cast it only once a day and would need a full day to recover. Barring exceptional circumstances, if she used it once, she couldnt use it again that day. As expected of a lich, much stronger than me. I cant ept this. Megumin could tell her explosion magic was slightly weaker than Wizs. Of course, just slightly. Littledy, dont aim too high. Wiz is no simple character, even though she looks soft and weak. Wiz was once the leader of the strongest adventurer team. Although she was not a Crimson Demon, she grasped all sorts of magic, which earned her the title of arch wizard. In the anime, people nicknamed her the Ice Witch for her ruthless nature, especially when dealing with pleading enemies from the Devil Kings forces. Comparatively, while Megumin was quite a genius in explosion magic, she was still slightly weaker than Wiz. Well done. You did a great job. Although Kazuma knew defeating the Destroyer was just the beginning, heforted the exhausted Megumin after she had done her best. Alright. Lets head back and celebrate with drinks! How much is our reward? Although Satou Kazuma knew what would happen, the others in his team did not, especially that idiot goddess Aqua. Right now, she only thought about the reward and drinking, immediately raising a g. Just as the adventurers at the city gates cheered, a red light shed in the Destroyers mechanical eyes. Due to severe damage, the self-destruct sequence has been initiated. All personnel should evacuate immediately. Is this for real?! Although Satou Kazuma knew therge robot would self-destruct, he had not informed anyone about this, as no one would have believed him. Doing so might even bring trouble to him. Thus, the cheering adventurers were stupefied. What if those people questioned Satou Kazuma about how he knew? What should he do? What if Chen Heng perfectly dealt with the Coronatite and Satou Kazuma got convicted of treason because of this? Wouldnt that be a tremendous loss? Self-destruct initiated! Self-destruct initiated! No way! Its over! How is this possible?! Run quickly! When the adventurers at the city wall heard self-destruct, they roughly understood what would happen and started fleeing in panic. The adventurers could not be med for fearing death. After all, this was the newbie vige, and the adventurers there were mostly low-level. Kazuma, tell yourpanion standing in front of the Destroyer to move away quickly. Im going to unleash a big move. Chen Heng saw it was about time for him to take action, so he warned Satou Kazuma, who was carrying Megumin. Unleash-unleash a big move? Thats right. To ensure no one notices me taking the Coronatite, I have to unleash a powerful move that will obliterate the Destroyer, such that not even ashes remain. This way, its disappearance will remain a secret. Chen Heng found nothing wrong with his way of thinking. Got it. Ill go now. After Satou Kazuma heard Chen Hengs exnation, he scampered down the tower and rushed toward the steadfast Darkness standing in front of the Destroyer. Darkness, evacuate now! Satou Kazuma ran to Darknesss position while carrying Megumin and urged Darkness to flee. I will not evacuate until the very end. A crusader will not flee before her people! Darkness Satou Kazuma wanted to exin to Darkness that the current situation was not to escape the st radius but to flee from the powerful move from his side. However, before he could finish Furthermore, imagine experiencing a st powerful enough to level a city! The thrill! Can I survive? No defense could possibly protect me entirely, so I cant survive unscathed, right? I cant resist any longer, Kazuma. Im charging in! Darknesss face filled with an almost insane eagerness, and an odd flush spread across her cheeks. With the Destroyer right in front of her, she was itching for a confrontation. Satou Kazuma had initially been slightly touched, but his expression immediately changed. He was too naive for being moved by someone like this. Hahlooks like I have to do something myself after all, Chen Heng sighed as he watched themotion on Satou Kazumas side. As Darkness was about to charge forward, she rose into the air and quickly flew toward the city wall. Satou Kazuma understood that this was his big brothers doing. Then he dashed toward the city wall. Since Big Brother took action, it means he is ready to unleash his big move. I dont want to die from friendly fire. Dying like that would be too stupid. Hey! Hey! Hey! Dont! Let me go over Despair filled the face of Darkness, who was flying increasingly farther away from the Destroyer. Right after Satou Kazuma left the scene, Chen Heng unleashed his big move. A small ck dot suddenly appeared above the Destroyer. When the adventurers paying attention to the Destroyer and those with good vision noticed this ck dot, they thought they had misseen. After they rubbed their eyes, they discovered that the ck dot was growing. At first, that small ck dot was extremely minuscule. However, after three to four seconds, it quickly swelled into a ck hole about ten meters wide and was still growing. Furthermore, a startling suction came from the ck hole, pulling everything in the surroundings inside. At first, small items like the wooden barriers the adventurers put up or rocks were drawn into the ck hole. After the ck hole consumed them, it looked unchanged but then sucked in evenrger things. The fleeing adventurers raced even faster toward the city walls after seeing this. They didnt know what the phenomenon was, but their instincts screamed danger. When the ck hole had expanded to about 20 meters in diameter, its growth paused, but its pull didnt, intensifying. Some of the slower adventurers felt its pull, but luckily, they were far enough to escape its grasp. Thankfully, this wasnt a real ck hole. Otherwise Nevertheless, this ck holes area of effect extended beyond the immediate vicinity of the Destroyer. Like real ck holes, it seemed to want to consume everything around it. All the adventurers finally made it inside the city walls and hastily shut the gates behind them. Only then did the suction on them cease. However, those who had been enjoying the view from atop the walls found themselves tugged toward the menacing hole. Many began floating and clung desperately to the parapets to avoid being sucked in. Book 6: Chapter 43:1: One Goddess Causing Many Problems, Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 43:1: One Goddess Causing Many Problems, Part 1 Soon, the suction stopped pulling on the adventurers. However, as they were already floating, they crashed onto the city walls when the suction vanished. Chen Heng intervened to prevent the innocent adventurers from being pulverized by the ck hole; he had set up a massive attraction barrier in front of the city walls. This barrier wrapped around the wall facing the ck hole, ensuring that as long as the adventurers stayed within its confines, they would be safe from the ck holes pull. While Chen Heng protected the city, he had neither the time nor the inclination to shield the surrounding mountains and trees. The vicinity of the ck hole witnessed everything getting sucked into its void: trees, rocks, monstersnothing escaped its pull. Everything floated up and flew toward the ck hole. It was not just physical objects, but even light became trapped; the ck hole twisted light, making the surroundings ominously dark, painting a picture reminiscent of the end of the world. The colossal Destroyer below the ck hole was the closest thing to it and suffered the worst from the suction. Despite the Destroyers immense size and weight, it couldnt resist the ck holes suction after the ck hole grewrger and the suction intensified. The Destroyer floated up, moving toward the ck hole. Its the end of the world! Run! So terrifying! What on earth is that?! Those unaware of the situation abandoned the walls when they witnessed the horror, running as far from the ck hole as they could. Although they did not know why everything behind the city walls was not affected, they guessed a powerful wizard was behind it. However, while it looked safe, what if that mage lost control? The adventurers were not foolish, and they were not used to trusting their lives to someone else. When encountering this kind of situation, the best option, of course, would be to run as far away as possible. Protect the city? How silly! With the citys two primary damage dealers rendered hors debatMegumin was out of mana and Wiz wasnt much betterthe situation looked dire. Furthermore, this ck hole seemed even more terrifying than the self-destructing Destroyer. Soon, only Satou Kazumas party and a lich named Wiz remained by the city wall. Big-Big Brother, did-did you make that? Satou Kazuma trembled as he pointed at the horrifying ck hole. Thats right. What about it? Its a ck hole! A ck hole! Its indeed a ck hole. I made it. Chen Heng appeared nonchnt as he looked at Satou Kazuma with disdain. Isnt it just a ck hole? Whats so scary about it? Big Brother, how can you sound so casual? This is a ck hole! Furthermore, Big Brother, can you control this ck hole? What if you lose control and it grows evenrger? Then it wont just consume the city. What if it keeps expanding? The entire continent will be destroyed sooner orter! As Satou Kazuma spoke, he broke out in a cold sweat. Had Satou Kazuma known this was Chen Hengs big move, he would not have called Chen Heng over to help, even if he was beaten to death. Treason against a nation would be better than treason against the world. As a person from the modern world, he knew the terrors of a ck hole better than anyone else here. This is not a real ck hole, just something I simted with my ability. I have full control over it. Look, hasnt the ck hole already stopped expanding? Of course, if you want a real ck hole, I can give you one. Interested? No! No! No! Im not interested at all! Big Brother, calm down. Just maintain the ck holes current effect; that will be enough. Actually, you didnt need to create a ck hole in the first ce. Themotion is too big, isnt it? Thats easy to say. If themotion is not big, how will it cover up themotion from when I take the Coronatite? Theres no longer anyone in the vicinity. Big Brother, you can already do as you please. Really! Kazuma, are we really not going to flee? Megumin whispered to Satou Kazuma from his back. Let me go! Let me go! A ck hole? Is this what a ck hole looks like? It looks terrifying. If I get sucked in, Ill surely be crushed into dust! Darkness, suspended above the group by Chen Hengs attraction ability, gazed at the ck hole, her face flush with a mix of fear and excitement. We probably dont need to run, right? We should trust my big brother. Since he made it, he should be able to control it, probably? As Kazuma spoke, he remembered the creator of the mobile fortress. Rx! This will be over soon. Chen Heng attempted to reassure everyone. However, upon noticing their continued unease, he shifted his attention back to the ck hole he had created. At this point, the colossal Destroyer was quickly approaching the 20-meter-wide ck hole. Although big, the ck hole was nothingpared to the Destroyer, not even half asrge. Once the Destroyer made contact, it began to contort and fold as if an invisible hand were crumpling it like a sheet of paper. It got sucked into the ck hole bit by bit, a mesmerizing sight resembling a small fish consuming a muchrger one. However, no one doubted their eyes. Two secondster, the once gigantic Destroyer had been swallowed entirely, yet the ck hole remained unchanged. Kazuma squinted, trying to glimpse the core of the ck hole, but it was impossible. Who knows how much more the ck hole could consume? After the mobile fortress was consumed, the ck hole didnt stop. It continued to devour everything around it, pulling in broken clods of soil,rge trees, and even mountains, as well as frightened animals that couldnt escape in time. The surrounding light distorted, plunging areas outside the city walls into darkness. Inside the walls, the day remained sunny, unaffected by the chaos outside. The ck hole was already bending the surrounding light, depriving the area outside the city walls of illumination. It looked like the advent of the apocalypse. Strong gales blew as the ck hole consumed everything. On the other side of the city walls, the scene was theplete opposite. While the outside was dark and looked like the end of the world, the city remained calm and peaceful, with not even a gentle zephyr. Book 6: Chapter 43:2: One Goddess Causing Many Problems, Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 43:2: One Goddess Causing Many Problems, Part 2 Big Brother, can you stop the ck hole? Satou Kazuma asked, turning to Chen Heng. To his surprise, he found Chen Heng holding a fiery red orb, which had appeared at some point in time. Kazuma felt no heat, even from such close proximity. Holding the Coronatite core, Chen Heng seemed distracted, oblivious to Satou Kazumas words. Huh? Oh, yes. Only after Satou Kazuma shouted did Chen Heng respond. He sealed the Coronatite in multipleyers and ced it in his spatial storage. Chen Heng had extracted the Coronatite from the Destroyer with his spatial ability the moment the ck hole consumed the robot. He wasnt worried his ancestral ne wouldnt be able to contain the Coronatite that was close to exploding. After all, even the Four Immortal Executioner Swords obediently remained in it. He wondered if the Coronatite could power one of the swords. In fact, when Chen Heng asked for the Coronatite, he wanted it for the Four Immortal Executioner Swords, hoping to use the Coronatite as an energy source to drive one of the four swords. Chen Heng did not expect the Coronatite to power all the Four Immortal Executioner Swords; he would already be happy with bringing out just a portion of one of the four swords might. In the current situation, the Coronatites energy fluctuation even shocked Chen Heng. It truly lived up to being a legendary rare ore that could burn eternally. As for connecting the Coronatite and the swords, while he had learned a little about forging equipment, this was beyond his expertise. He could not aplish such a difficult thing for now and could only rely on the omnipotent Dimension Administrators Association. Chen Heng would only think of the Dimension Administrators Associations store at such times. What a scumbag, right? He would turn to the Dimension Administrators Associations store in times of need and ignore the casual chats. This was how he treated the Dimension Administrators Association. Big Brother, the ck holeabout the ck hole Satou Kazuma pointed at the still-raging ck hole outside the city walls. It might have been his misperception, but it seemed to have grown slightly. Oh, right. The ck hole. Chen Heng finally reacted to Satou Kazumas promptings. Then he extended his right hand and clenched it. Following that, the ck hole shrank rapidly, soon turning into a ball the size of a basketball. With a flick, he sent it soaring into the distant sky. After three seconds, a massive explosion shed from the direction of the ball. The sound followed ten secondster, deafening even from such a distance. Boom! This wasnt a real ck hole, just something Chen Heng had simted with his ability. Everything sucked into it waspressed to its limit, rather than simply disappearing, before Chen Heng detonated it. Chen Heng only had to add a little something to the small ball, and the ck hole exploded. It looked like the explosion was quite powerful. Chen Heng patted the nonexistent dust off his hands before addressing his dumbfoundedpanions. Alright. Lets go. Off to the Adventurers Guild; the problem is settled. ------ Help, Kazuma! Help! Im going to get eaten! Aqua sprinted ahead, three Giant Toads hot on her heels. Aqua, hang on! Ill deal with the one that swallowed Megumin first! While Aqua begged for Satou Kazumas help, he had no time to help her. He was busy battling the Giant Toad that had gulped down Megumin, whose legs were still dangling outside. Come at me! Im ready for thiserotic wet y! Although Satou Kazuma could not spare time to save Aqua, Darkness bravely stepped forward to face the two remaining Giant Toads chasing Aqua. Darkness would not permit her party members to get injured in front of her. (Hah! Hah! Bring on the attacks! Go harder!) Then Darkness got swallowed. Help! Help! Kazuma, save me! Hurry! Initially, three Giant Toads were chasing Aqua. As one had swallowed Darkness and could no longer move, only two Giant Toads continued after her. Iming! After ten seconds, Kazuma sessfully eliminated the Giant Toad that had swallowed Megumin. Then he rushed to eliminate the other three Giant Toads without resting. ------ I say, Kazuma, are all your adventures this chaotic? Chen Heng asked, lounging on a rock and eyeing the exhausted team of four that had just faced several Giant Toads. No, no, this was just a one-time mishap. Big Brother, trust me! Satou Kazuma protested, though his worn-out appearance wasnt convincing. The other three simplyy on the grass, covered in sticky fluid. Chen Heng looked at the four people in front of him, feeling a headache impending. But to be honest, each one of them was incredibly skilled in their own right. Darkness: A top-tier crusader, her defensive abilities were off the charts. She invested most of her skill points in defense and often boasted that her body was tougher than stone. In fact, in Kazumas team, her life force and defensive strength were unparalleled. However, her clumsiness was her downfall. She had practically no offensive prowess; she often missed her targets, even stationary ones. Assessment: A reliable tank but one that doesnt strike back. Aqua: A top-of-the-line arch priestess. Her strength rivaled that of high-ranking melee sses. Even explosive magic couldnt harm her, thanks to her endless holy mana. However, her luck and intelligence were notably low. Assessment: An idiot. A human water purifier. Megumin: An elite arch wizard, she possessed immense mana and was a prodigious user of explosion magic. Unfortunately, she could use her explosion magic only once a day. Assessment: A woman not built for endurance. All in all, the strength of Kazumas team was that they had no weaknesses. But paradoxically, their biggest weakness was that theycked notable strengths. On their own, each member had their shorings, practically trash. Yet, with Kazuma, a man both lucky and somewhat clever, the team was oddly effective. Kazumas luck was legendary, second only to that of Eris, the goddess of fortune, and her alter ego, Chris. [TL Note: Eris is a goddess junior to Aqua and much more popr in the world. She takes on an alter ego, Chris, when she descends to the world. Here is more information on her: /wiki/Eris.] This part was very important. Book 6: Chapter 44:1: Chen Heng: I Cower for a Reason, Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 44:1: Chen Heng: I Cower for a Reason, Part 1 Despite the circumstances, Satou Kazuma considered himself quite unlucky. The primary reason was his quirky teammates, who seemed determined to negate all his good luck. Sometimes, they even overpowered his luck, leaving the entire group in a deficit. If Satou Kazuma left the team, hed fare well on his own. His cunning, gaming experience, and a good dose of luck would ensure he thrived in this alternate world. Without him? Lets not talk about other people for now, butMegumin would be rendered useless, Darkness might reluctantly return home to her vast fortune, and Aqua Well, shed be reduced to a mere water purifier. Of course, she could still send souls to the afterlife. Her quirky nature and dim wits aside, she was still a goddess. So, Kazuma, what did you spend all your points on? Even if you havent taken on many missions, you should still earn daily sign-in points, right? Satou Kazuma hesitated before replying, I bought a Pok Ball. p! Chen Heng facepalmed. If youre wondering why Chen Heng was watching Satou Kazumas adventures, the reason was simple. The abilities of adventurers in this world fascinated Chen Heng, so he also registered as one. He picked the same basic adventurer ss as Satou Kazuma, which allowed learning skills across sses. Of course, the situations of the two were not quite the same. While Satou Kazuma had no choice, Chen Heng specifically chose this ss, looking down on the rest. His stats testing caused quite a stir at the Adventurers Guild. How to put it? His stats on the Adventurer Card were problematic. Furthermore, they were in the characters of another world. In any case, the guild receptionist, Luna, noted his off-the-charts abilities and said he could pick any ss, even the highest-tier ones. Then Chen Heng chose adventurer. Chen Heng vividly recalled Lunas shocked expression when he announced his choice of the adventurer ss. Despite her attempts to dissuade him, Chen Heng stood firm. Chen Heng had his ns in choosing the adventurer ss. Although the adventurer ss required more skill points to learn skills and was slightly less powerful, it offered versatility, allowing him to learn any skill from any ss; that was great. Plus, he could always switchter. Chen Heng was more interested in skills like Steal or Drain Touch rather than explosion magic. Chen Heng wondered whether the Steal he would learnif he got Satou Kazuma to teach him Stealwould be like Satou Kazumas, mutating into a skill for stealing underwear. The users luck affected the Steal skill. He thought about how his luck was considered quite high. [TL Note: Steal: Steal a targets item at random. The item value depends on the users luck. Due to Satou Kazumas perverted nature, he often unintentionally (or intentionally) steals his female opponents underwear. Drain Touch: Absorbs MP and HP from a target, which, in turn, can be transferred to somebody else. It is more effective where the skin is thin and on spots near the heart.] Learning skills required skill points, and the only way to gain skill points was by leveling up the adventurer ss. Hence, Chen Heng came to kill monsters. At first, Chen Heng nned on watching Satou Kazuma fight. In the end Kazu-Kazuma, those Giant Toads areing again! Aqua, who was previously weakly lying on the grass, suddenly saw arge number of Giant Toads appearing behind them and immediately got to her feet. Everyone, prepare to Run! Everyone was exhausted from the prior battle, and with no energy left to deal with the Giant Toads, retreat was the only option, as fighting would be impossible. The other party members lying on the grass also stood up and prepared to run. However, they found that no matter how hard they tried to run, they remained in ce. Furthermore, they even seemed to be rising into the air. Big Brother, what are you doing? Why are you running? Arent I still here? I did nothing earlier to see your standards. Now that I have, I find it a bit of a cruel sight. Relying on you is impossible, so I will have to raise my level myself. Why else do you think I came with you? For a holiday? Oh! Right! Big Brother is here! Satou Kazuma suddenly came to his senses. In all fairness, no one could really me Satou Kazuma for his initial instinct to flee. That reflex had been honed by his teammates, who, more often than not, unintentionally set him up. In his group, Satou Kazuma was arguably the onlybatant with consistent fighting capability. Megumin could unleash only one powerful blow, while discussing Darkness would bewell, better left unsaid. Aqua mainly served as bait, leaving Satou Kazuma as the teamsst line of defense. However, Satou Kazuma had the most ordinary ssadventurerand his level wasnt particrly high. Asking him to face a horde of Giant Toads all by himself was a tall order. Once Chen Heng noticed theyd ceased trying to escape, he gently lowered the four from midair and hopped off his rock, advancing toward the oing horde of Giant Toads. Haha! You Giant Toads are all doomed! You thought you could eat me? Eat me?! This time, Ill make sure not a piece of you remains intact! Aqua, standing confidently behind Chen Heng, taunted the toads. Having witnessed Chen Hengs big move first-hand, Aqua was all too aware of how formidable he truly was. Should Iuse Aqua as bait? A thought suddenly popped into Chen Hengs head, but it would be better to go with something practical. Hah Never mind. Id better handle this myself. Chen Heng sighed. Then, ten swords of various colors appeared behind him out of nowhere. The tips pointed at the horde of Giant Toads, continuously spinning around. Oh! Oh! This must be the legendary sword immortal! How awesome! Satou Kazuma called out as he pointed at the swords behind Chen Heng when he saw this scene. Chen Heng did not correct Satou Kazuma as, strictly speaking, he was a sword immortal. Granted, he had not be an immortal yet. However, he believed he would attain that. Although he needed to pass a tribtion to be an immortal, the Dimension Administrators Association had life-saving means. Furthermore, he had so many small gifts from his ancestor. Most importantly, he had the electromaic control ability, which provided an extremely high resistance to electricity. And the crucial thing was he could turn into electricity. Bring it on! It would just be mutual injury! Book 6: Chapter 44:2: Chen Heng: I Cower for a Reason, Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 44:2: Chen Heng: I Cower for a Reason, Part 2 Speaking of which, if Chen Heng recalled correctly, the lightning tribtions were the manifestations of the heavenly daos consciousness. The heavenly dao the Chinese refer to should be the world consciousness, right? ErmWe are all one family. Lightning tribtions or whatnot should not be too difficult, right? While these thoughts raced through his mind, Chen Heng directed his ten Will Energy swords toward the advancing Giant Toads. Using these Will Energy swords, which he formed with much difficulty out of high-grade sword conceptions, on mere Giant Toads might seem excessive, but he was eager to test their might. These swords, which hed spent sleepless nights forming with the help of special medicine, represented 1 percent of his progress toward mastering the Chiliad Sword Conception. Keep pushing forward; youve got this! These ten Will Energy swords shot forward when Chen Heng mentallymanded them to. After that, they flew in different directions toward the horde of Giant Toads. Putting aside the might of the Will Energy swords and just considering the feeling of control, the Will Energy swords felt as nimble as the fingers Chen Heng extended. These Will Energy swords were extremely swift, so fast that Satou Kazuma and his party could not clearly see their trajectories. Satou Kazuma only knew that the Will Energy swords shot out and returned to Chen Heng in less than two seconds. He looked at the ten swords behind Chen Heng and noticed there was no blood on them. Then he looked at the group of Giant Toads rushing over; they appeared utterly unscathed. Did it fail? That cant be right. When Satou Kazuma looked at the horde of Giant Toads again, a chill filled his heart. The Giant Toads leaped up andnded. When they tried to leap again, they found they could not. They tried to move their bodies and put some force into their hind legs, but their bodies crumbled into piles of one-centimeter-cube chunks of flesh. However, the bones were intact. The skeletons of the Giant Toads remained standing in ce in perfect condition, looking quite scary. The creatures had been sliced into multiple sections so rapidly that their biological instincts had carried over for a moment, right? Chen Heng had already attacked and seeded. However, the Will Energy swords were simply too sharp and fast. To Satou Kazuma and his party members, only two seconds had passed. However, someone with the attraction ability, like Chen Heng, could speed up or slow down time on a small scale. Two seconds werepletely sufficient. Spacetime was abination of time, matter, and space. The root of attraction was spacetime, which is to say, attraction was a fundamental property of spacetime. Attraction wasnt just a product of spacetime curving. Attraction was a fundamental property of spacetimespacetime itself generated attraction. This was why everything that had a mass got affected by gravity, as attraction was an attribute of spacetime. No material object could deviate from thews of spacetime. This was true from the vastness of gxies to the quantum world of atoms and electrons. After Chen Hengs attraction ability underwent several awakenings, it had be potent and versatile. Prior to this, it was not that Chen Heng could not think of such maneuvers but that his attraction ability was not strong enough to materialize such effects. Surely you dont think Chen Heng and Luo Li only spent their time cleaning Chen Hengs ears and forming Will Energy swords the night they were alone, right? After Chen Heng realized how powerful Luo Lis current time ability was, he started studying it. Luo Li cooperated enthusiastically, practically begging him to do so. Furthermore, time and space had a unique interconnection. Time could affect space, and space could affect time. After grasping his spatial ability, Chen Heng did not take too long to pick up time. After some studying and familiarizing, while he could not reverse time or influence time on the same level as Luo Li, he could still speed up and slow down time to some degree. Once Chen Heng mastered electromaic control, he found he could use his attraction ability to somewhat mimic electromaism. Every entity, from the most massive star to the tiniest atom and electron, exerts gravitational force. It might be tempting to think that after gaining electromaic abilities, using attraction to mimic them was redundant. However, attraction was Chen Hengs foundational ability, capable of infinite enhancement. On the other hand, his electromaic ability was something gained externally. Even now, he felt its potential was almost maxed out. After all, as an acquired ability, his electromaic control couldnt grow infinitely like his attraction ability. Alright, stop looking. Lets go and continue killing monsters. Chen Heng had the ten Will Energy swords hover around him. Then he turned away and headed in another direction, where his attraction web told him there were countless Giant Toads. This time, Chen Hengs group had taken a mission to kill 30 Giant Toads. Right now, they have not killed even half yet. As Chen Heng killed monsters, he familiarized himself with the ten Will Energy swords. Normally, he would not use these Will Energy swords. Knowing that the waters ran deep in his world, he would not show any of his abilities. Even though he now had his ancestor as a backer, he did not neglect his training. He had no intention of bing acent heir riding on his familys coattails. His constant vignce extended to his surroundings, especially after realizing he was under surveince. This realization made him heighten his caution. Chen Heng made sure he never drained over 60 percent of his Will Energy to allow himself to maintain an attraction web for monitoring activity within a kilometer around himself. Every seasoned yer in the hidden world had their trump cards, which they kept secret. Such trump cards were very important. This was especially so for people like Chen Heng. He had amassed a slew of trump cards, ranging from lifesaving services from the Dimension Administrators Association store to small gifts from the Chen n ancestor and various abilities besides attraction. Right now, Chen Heng just wanted to peacefully be a cultivator with the attraction ability in his world. When he entered Jixia Academy, he would just be an ability user with slightly better talent. It would be best if he did not attract too much attention. What ifwhat if there was a transcender on bad terms with his ancestor? I cower for a reason! Book 6: Chapter 45:1: The Dignity of a Goddess (Aqua Only)! Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 45:1: The Dignity of a Goddess (Aqua Only)! Part 1 The master Chen Hengs ancestor arranged for him, Fu Hua, was just right. Fu Hua was a Void Hollow Realm cultivator with an excellent reputation. Thisbination ensured Chen Heng wouldnt appear too weak or too powerful. With some additional positive reputation boosts and no apparent gains to be had, nobody would be willing to offend the Immortal Phoenix, who had high prestige and moderate strength. This provided Chen Heng with an opportunity to remain hidden under Fu Huas wing. Chen Heng had no desire for a grandiose life right now. Wasnt a peaceful life appealing? What was the point of constant battles and killing day in and day out? Of course, this conclusion came after Chen Heng had experienced the feeling of being at the top. This being at the top did not refer to Chen Hengs strength, as his strength was not particrly formidable; in fact, his strength wouldnt even register in the upper ranks of his world due to the abundance of deities, angels, immortals, and other such beings with exceedingly highbat prowess. While such people did not directly interfere with Earth, they still existed. When Chen Heng referred to being at the top, he meant experiencing the world from a higher perspective. He had learned about the existence of beings more powerful than deities, such as world consciousnesses, transcenders, systems, the Dimension Administrators Association, various chat groups, and Host Gods. Now that Chen Heng knew about these things, all he wanted was to settle down and gradually enhance his strength. His current strength was hardly impressive whenpared to these giants. Moreover, he couldnt even defeat Luo Li. Could he endure this? This served as significant motivation for Chen Heng. Living off others was not an option, not in this lifetime. How can IChen Hengthe descendant of a transcender, live off others? Chen Hengs current frame of mind was very contradictory. He desired a peaceful life free from disturbances but also aimed to keep improving his strength. Without the Dimension Administrators Association, these two goals would have been mutually exclusive. To be stronger, one had to vie for resources, which meant jockeying with various factions and geniuses in his world. This would make Chen Hengs first goal virtually unattainable. However, with the Dimension Administrators Association, the support of a transcender ancestor, and knowledge about his own strength, Chen Heng could achieve both of these goals. He now had abundant resources for cultivation and various methods to enhance his strength, such as the Chiliad Sword Conception and the continuous development of his attraction ability. These methods required minimal resources and couldrgely be self-sustained, thanks to the Dimension Administrators Association as a source of ie. Chen Hengs attraction abilitys limits were high after two ability awakenings; well, at least he hadnt even approached its limits yet. Moreover, he had a fourth ability awakening voucher in his possession. Thus, Chen Hengs prospects were promising. As long as he did nothing foolish and continued to cultivate using his current methods, he had a bright future. Of course, he would inevitably lose some things in this process, like the family bonds he had already lost. Currently, Chen Hengs biggest reliance was his transcender ancestor. However, this wasnt a factor at the moment. Chen Heng had no enemies to face, no one too powerful for him to resist. However, he did appreciate the benefits his transcender ancestor had provided, such as the ability fourth awakening voucher and the ten association invitation letters. Nevertheless, these benefits came at a cost. The price was the single line of inheritance of the Chen n for dozens of generations, along with the untimely death of his parents. Wasnt that price enough? In fact, it was the greatest tragedy in Chen Hengs life. While the world consciousness bore undeniable responsibility for the tragedy, Chen Hengs transcender ancestor, Chen Xiu, had to shoulder some of the me. The world consciousness was the primary cause of this tragedy and had received punishment for it. However, did Chen Xiu, the Chen n ancestor, bear no responsibility at all? This wasnt Chen Heng resenting his ancestor; he was merely stating the facts. Although Chen Heng didnt hold any grudge against his ancestor, he sensed that Chen Xiu med himself. From the time the Chen n ancestor disappeared until his return through Chen Hengs visualization technique, while how long it felt like to Chen Xiu was unclear, it had been over two thousand years in Chen Hengs world. Two thousand years might not be muchpared to Fu Huas age, but for the Chen n, it was a heavy burden. Under the oppressive situation of the single line of inheritance, which could be extinguished at any moment, the weight of these two thousand years was palpable. Chen Heng had mentioned that Chen Xiu was exceptionally protective of the family. Even among the many Chen n predecessors, he was among the most protective. He was willing to do tasks that most transcenders wouldnt bother with, driven by his deep affection for the younger generations. Most transcenders were immersed in cultivation, unwilling to do anything else. When Chen Xiu saw the Chen n on the brink of extinction due to the world consciousnesss actions, how intense must his anger have been? In a sense, the previous world consciousness of Chen Hengs world could be considered a being that defeated transcenders. Of course, its fate was rather grim. The Chen n ancestor held Luo Li in high regard because Luo Li had saved thest descendant of the Chen n. If the Chen n ancestor had personally intervened, he could have reversed time. The Chen n ancestors partialness toward Chen Heng, on the other hand, was excessive and influenced by two factors. First, Chen Heng was thest remaining descendant of the Chen n, so the responsibility of preserving the familys legacy naturally fell on his shoulders. Second, Chen Xius sense of guilt toward the dozens of Chen n members of the past generations was concentrated on Chen Heng, the sole living descendant. Even the Four Immortal Executioner Swords were bestowed upon Chen Heng. Chen Heng couldnt believe that these weremonce items. They should be excellent items, even in the eyes of transcenders, especially for Chen Xiu, a sword cultivator. Chen Heng had epted them partly because he genuinely needed such items and partly because he wanted to give his ancestor a chance to redeem all the guilt. Book 6: Chapter 45:2: The Dignity of a Goddess (Aqua Only)! Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 45:2: The Dignity of a Goddess (Aqua Only)! Part 2 Returning to the topic at hand, ording to Root, the Chen n ancestor had adjusted everyones memories in this world before departing. Now, the only abilities known to the public about Chen Heng were attraction and a cultivation level of an uncertain realm. This was a massive advantage for Chen Heng. He could treat everything other than attraction and cultivation as his hidden trump cards. If possible, Chen Heng didnt want to use the trump cards his ancestor left. Those were his ultimate trump cards, not to be revealed easily, especially since they had long cooldowns. How could he use them casually? After all, the reason they were called trump cards was that they could provide him with advantages when least expected. Returning to the topic once again, with Chen Hengs assistance, they quicklypleted the mission to subdue 30 Giant Toads, a low-level mission. Then, Aqua produced a mission she had been hiding; it was unclear when she had epted this task. Subdue a One-Punch Bear (Berserk). Danger level: Dangerous. Note: A formidable solitary monster. Upon seeing this mission, Satou Kazuma bowed to Chen Heng, indicating he needed to step away for a moment. He then dragged Aqua behind arge boulder. Sensing Kazumas intentions, Aqua struggled wildly. No! Megumin, save me! Aqua pleaded with Megumin for help. Im sorry. I cant help, Megumin replied, shaking her head, denying any ability to intervene. She could never convince Satou Kazuma. Darkness! Darkness! You were there when I epted the mission! Please, you have to help me! Seeing that Megumin could do nothing, Aqua desperately ced her hope on Darkness. Huh? Satou Kazuma shot a suspicious nce at Darkness. If Darkness had really done thathe actually could not do much to her. Aqua was an idiot goddess, a freebie, and Satou Kazuma had no qualms about dealing with her. But Darkness was a different story. However, no punishment was the harshest punishment for Darkness. Everyone understood her character, a darned masochist. For someone who enjoyed humiliation, punishment was the greatest reward. Satou Kazuma would not punish Darkness but be extremely nice and caring to her. He would not let her stand at the very front while on a mission but keep her in the rear to protect her. To ordinary people, that would be the greatest reward, but that was the greatest punishment for her. How can this be? How could Ia crusaderoverlook Aquas reckless action that could lead our team into peril? Darkness stabbed her heavy sword into the ground and spoke with an air of righteousness directed at Satou Kazuma. Satou Kazuma was highly skeptical of Darknesss words, as he never really believed she was a serious crusader. Who would trust a masochist to be a proper knight? However, the most important thing now was to teach Aqua a lesson. This time, Chen Heng was present, but if he wasnt and Aqua failed toplete her mission, she would face consequences. Satou Kazuma had to discipline Aqua so she would understand what she should and shouldnt do. Ah! Im a goddess! You cant do this! It hurts! After Satou Kazuma dragged Aqua behind therge boulder, it didnt take long for Aquas pitiful cries to ring out. ------ Please, Mister Chen Heng, help us! Ten minutester, Aqua begged Chen Heng for assistance, kneeling on the ground. (Satou Kazuma pressured her to.) Normally, Aqua wouldnt do something like this. After all, she was a goddess, and she had her dignity. ButSatou Kazuma had threatened not to lend her money anymore if she didnt apologize. How could she defy him? Due to her extremely poor luck, Aquas financial situation was always in the red. Her principal source of funds at the moment was Satou Kazuma. Just thinking about her beloved alcohol, Aqua folded shamelessly. When it came down to it, in the face of money (specifically Aquas situation), dignity wasnt worth mentioning. Alright, alright, its just a One-Punch Bear, right? This could be a good opportunity to get a pet for Kazuma. Itll save you all the trouble of dealing with Giant Toads. Butthis isnt for free. Chen Heng, as a person, generally believed in the principle of equivalent exchange. In most cases, when helping others, he would expect somepensation in return. Of course, this wasnt the case for everything. Ever since Chen Heng embraced this principle, his biggest business failure to date was adopting Sirin. He had suffered a significant loss. However, that was something he couldnt say aloud. Speaking of which, the one who betrayed me to Sirin must have been Merlin, right? After all, he had muted Merlin previously, and then he had backstabbed Merlin. If it wasnt Merlin who did it, no one would believe it. So, Merlin, youre in big trouble. What if Chen Heng was mistaken? Well, Merlin was a despicable person in the first ce and had offended him many times, so Chen Heng was unsympathetic. After Chen Heng finished speaking, Satou Kazuma was initially quite happy, especially since what he needed most now was a decentbat force, the regr type. His current team was quite peculiar, with only two members actually capable of dealing damage. Another had an extremely highbat prowess but only could attack onceMegumin. Such a partyposition was extremely irregr, and Satou Kazuma knew it in his heart. Unfortunately, he could not find any suitable party members. His party was extremely problematic. How could he find new party members? Ermthat Erisah! No, Chrisis pretty good. Satou Kazuma seriously considered how to recruit her into his team. Most of Kazumas points had gone into buying the Pok Ball, which had failed to capture Aqua and Wiz. Trashy thing! Of course, he could sell the Pok Ball back to the Dimension Administrators Association. However, if he did so, he would lose 20 percent of the points. This made him reluctant to do so. Book 6: Chapter 46:1: Kazuma: Steal? You Want to Learn It? I’ll Teach You! Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 46:1: Kazuma: Steal? You Want to Learn It? Ill Teach You! Part 1 Satou Kazuma had mixed feelings about using a Pok Ball to capture a One-Punch Bear. He couldnt help butment his failure to nab an exotic beauty. However, at least he would be making the most out of what he had. After hearing Chen Hengsterments, Satou Kazuma got a bit worried, though. He was broke, t broke. What could he possibly offer in exchange for capturing the One-Punch Bear? Then, Big Brother, I need to be straight with you first. Im out of points. Although he really wanted the One-Punch Bear, Satou Kazuma had to be upfront about his situation, as he did not want to ruin his rtionship with Chen Heng. If Chen Heng wasnt willing to help, he might have to give up on this mission. Despite some losses, it wouldnt be a total disaster at least. What do I need points for? I dont need them right now. What I want is your Steal skill; also, theres Drain Touch and some other peculiar skills. Chen Heng had no shortage of points. Thanks to his medicinal pill trades and cultivation technique trades, he had almost 100,000 points now. The most important thing was that Chen Heng didnt need the 1,000,000 points for the ability fourth awakening yet. As for the ability fifth awakening, it was still far off. Chen Heng believed he could get an exchange voucher for the ability fifth awakening from his ancestor. If he asked directly, he should be able to get it, if not in points. More crucially, Chen Heng knew Satou Kazuma was destitute, and he didnt expect Satou Kazuma to have many points. But, Big Brother, those arent worth anything. You can simply find a random adventurer on the road and learn them by paying some eris. [TL Note: Eris is the name of the currency in KonoSuba: Gods Blessing on This Wonderful World! It was named after the goddess of the same name. They are minted in copper, silver, gold, or mithril. Each mithril coin is worth 1,000,000 eris, and ording to Aqua, one eris is roughly equivalent to one Japanese yen. They also exist in banknote form.] Do Ick skills? What Ick is your skill, Chen Heng hinted. But my Steal skill is just like a regrOh, were one of a kind, Big Brother! Satou Kazuma remembered his Steal skill halfway through his sentence and realized what made it uniquepared to others. Ahem! Ahem! I just want to learn it out of curiosity. Learning your skill would bepletely different from how you use it. Chen Heng coughed twice, dissenting to theparison. Big Brother, I have to tell you, my Steal skill isnt that different from regr ones. My high sess rate and special effects are mainly due to my high luck value. Satou Kazuma didnt want to deceive Chen Heng. If the skill didnt work as expected, Chen Heng mighte back for a refund, and what could Satou Kazuma refund him with? Dont worry. Im not unreasonable. I know that the effectiveness of Steal is rted to luck, and my luck is also very high. Chen Hengs luck was indeed very high, not much different from Satou Kazumas stats in this world. In the Type-Moon worlds, his Servant status screen had even noted that if not for the influence of the world consciousness, Chen Hengs luck could easily have reached the A rank. Thats good; then its a deal. But let me make one thing clear. If anyone asks where you learned this Steal skill, say you learned it from another thief. Dont mention me. Satou Kazuma was very satisfied with this deal. He only needed to demonstrate his skill to Chen Heng to gain a powerful One-Punch Bear as an ally. Suddenly, Satou Kazuma thought of Chen Hengs messy harem situation and quickly reminded him. All the people in that harem situation were incredibly horrifying. In any case, he could not defeat any of them. There was no harm in taking precautions; what if they decided to hold him ountable? So, what are you worried about? Nothing, really. Lets go find a One-Punch Bear now. If I remember correctly, it should be Satou Kazuma had noted where a One-Punch Bear could be found. Of course, that note was not for defeating it but avoiding it. ------ Stare Stare Chen Heng was currently observing the docile One-Punch Bear lying on the ground, not resisting at all. He had to admit that this One-Punch Bear was indeed powerful. Under normal circumstances, it would be impossible for Satou Kazumas team to defeat it; theyd just be serving themselves up as dinner. Roar! The One-Punch Bear red at Chen Heng and let out a roar as it tried to lift its paw to swat the human who had sneak-attacked it. However, its paw rose only two centimeters before crashing back to the ground. With a height of over five meters, sharp ws, high-defense fur, and thick skin, it could easily swat any novice adventurer who dared to challenge it. That was why it had been living peacefully near the newbie vige until now. Even if it were elsewhere, it would still be considered a high-level monster. As for the strength of this One-Punch Bear, Chen Heng wasnt sure yet, but considering it could still lift its paw under a hundred times gravity, it was certainly not weak. It was simply suppressed by the gravity and didnt suffer any major injuries. Kazuma,e over here and capture the One-Punch Bear. Why are you hiding so far away? Chen Heng called out to Satou Kazuma, beckoning him toe closer. Chen Heng was quite satisfied with the bear; it was a suitable pet. Are-are you sure, Big Brother? Wont the One-Punch Bear resist? Satou Kazuma hesitated before cautiously approaching Chen Heng, but he was moving at a snails pace, and most of his attention was on preparing to run away. What are you afraid of? Look at how friendly this bear is! To convince Satou Kazuma, Chen Heng even patted the One-Punch Bears head. Grrh! The One-Punch Bear growled after Chen Heng patted it on the head twice. Its pent-up emotions instantly erupted. Anger boiled up from within, and it lunged toward Chen Heng, trying to bite his hand. However, it was a step too slow, as Chen Heng had swiftly retracted his hand. Satou Kazuma nced at Chen Heng, then at the One-Punch Bear. After finally making some progress despite himself, he hastily retreated a few steps and ended up behind Darkness. Interestingly, Darkness didnt mind at all but instead gasped for breath while eyeing the colossal One-Punch Bear, which resembled a small hill. Ah! Unable to stand it any longer, Chen Heng used attraction to pull Satou Kazuma over, right in front of the One-Punch Bear. Satou Kazuma examined the towering One-Punch Bear, which was even taller than himself, and couldnt help shivering inside. Book 6: Chapter 46:2: Kazuma: Steal? You Want to Learn It? I’ll Teach You! Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 46:2: Kazuma: Steal? You Want to Learn It? Ill Teach You! Part 2 Dont worry, Kazuma. Ive increased the gravity on this One-Punch Bear a hundredfold. Its practically impossible for it to move freely, reassured Chen Heng. But, Big Brother, its mouth moved earlier. I did that to minimize harm to the One-Punch Bear. What if I identally killed it? Id have to find another One-Punch Bear for you then. However, if you dont beat it to an inch of its death, I feel I cannot capture it. Satou Kazuma had a point. The Dimension Administrators Associations altered Pok Balls had a higher sess rate when capturing injured enemies. The more injured, the higher the sess rate. Come on, give it a try. It wont cost you anything. With Chen Hengs encouragement, Satou Kazuma hesitated but eventually took out his Pok Ball and aimed it at the One-Punch Bear. Thenas expected, the attempt failed. Chen Heng observed the One-Punch Bear, which, even though lying on the ground, still resisted strongly. He then retrieved a spiritual sword from his spatial storage. Grrh! Grrh! Witnessing Chen Heng sharpening the sword, the One-Punch Bear grew more terrified. Although it was fierce, it didnt want to die, but surrender was out of the question. Beasts never bow to humans, except maybe for Well, no, Im a One-Punch Bear, a high-level monster, and Ill never yield! It took Chen Heng five minutes to shave off all the fur on One-Punch Beareverywhere. In reality, it would have been faster if he had used a Will Energy sword. While the One-Punch Bears fur looked soft, ordinary weapons could not cut it at all. However, he could not bring himself to use the Will Energy swords he put in so much effort to make for shaving fur. Try again. Satou Kazuma tossed the Pok Ball once more, and, unsurprisingly, it failed again. Satou Kazuma looked at Chen Heng, but Chen Heng looked at the One-Punch Bear, examining it for potential weaknesses. Upon closer inspection, Chen Heng noticed something. When the One-Punch Bear had lunged at him earlier, it had remained belly down when he increased the gravity. However, during the fur-shaving process, he had flipped it over, revealing that the One-Punch Bear was male. Hey, Kazuma, whats the scariest thing for a man? Chen Heng asked while eyeing the male bears distinctive parts. Being broke and impotent. Wait! Big Brother, why are you asking Satou Kazumas words were cut short as he followed Chen Hengs gaze and understood. This is intense! Truly intense! He truly lives up to being myKazuma the Brutesbig brother! Grrh! Grrh! Grrh! Grrh Grrh! (What are you trying to do?) As a high-level monster, the One-Punch Bear could somewhat understand humannguage. Furthermore, these two humans attention on its family jewels terrified it extremely. I can endure you shaving my fur. After all, it will eventually grow back. However, if you want to That is absolutely uneptable! Furthermore, the One-Punch Bear had once heard from other monsters that some humans find certain monster parts to be good stuff. Many perverse nobles specifically targeted such parts. Apparently, they were used for making wine Humans are terrifying. [TL Note: Some Chinese wines are made using animal parts, and in some cases, even the whole animal, like snakes or scorpions. These parts are soaked in the wine during the fermentation process. The male organ of certain animals, like tigers, deer, and bears, is often used for its purported ability to boost sexual potency.] When Chen Heng saw the One-Punch Bears intense reaction, he knew he had found its weak point. Chen Heng shot Satou Kazuma a nce, then ced that spiritual sword near the organ in question. Roar! The One-Punch Bears response intensified; it struggled desperately. Surprisingly, fear caused its massive body to rise slightly before Chen Heng increased the gravitational force, firmly pressing it down once more. One-Punch Bear, I know you can roughly understand me. Heres the deal. Ill not make things difficult for you. I swear by the mighty Goddess Aqua Satou Kazuma paused for a moment to frame his words carefully. If you work for me for three years, Ill set you free, and after a while, Ill even find a female One-Punch Bear to keep youpany. How does that sound? Satou Kazuma attempted to entice the One-Punch Bear, using a promise to the goddess and appealing to male pride and desire. Contemting under the weight of its pride and the temptation of a female bear, the One-Punch Bear nodded reluctantly. Every day, it pitied itself. It was the only One-Punch Bear in this newbie viges vicinity, and it had been ages since it had seen a female bear. While the One-Punch Bear could tolerate dying at the hands of these two adventurers, it couldnt bear the thought of its family jewels being used to make wine. The One-Punch Bear didnt doubt the credibility of the oath Satou Kazuma made earlier. As far as the One-Punch Bear knew, when humans swore in the name of a goddess, they rarely went back on their word. Strange as it might be, that was the way things were. As for this Goddess Aqua, the One-Punch Bear had heard about her from some humans, but not much. The main reason was that those who seemed like Aquas followers were a bunch of lunatics. They were quick to start conflicts, and their strength wasughably weak. Word had it that they were off somewhere opening a hot spring now. ------ Thank you, Big Brother. Youre truly something else,ing up with a way to do the impossible. I hadnt even thought of that, Satou Kazuma said, looking at the Pok Ball in his hand, which now contained the One-Punch Bear. Finally, his team had apetent fighter. Capable in both offense and defense, it was practically perfect. As for releasing the One-Punch Bear in three years? Well, Aquas matter had nothing to do with Satou Kazuma. After his encounter with the true face of Goddess Aqua, he had no respect left for her; in fact, he felt likeughing. Alright, now that weve captured the One-Punch Bear, lets go grab some lunch. Ill have you know, its your treat. I rushed here without even having breakfast; my stomachs growling, Chen Heng said, patting his belly in hunger. Yesterday evening, he hadnt eaten much, as hed been busy feeding Ryougi Shiki. His master had woken him up before 6 a.m.; then he had trained with his sword for an hour and even skipped breakfast to help Satou Kazuma with the mobile fortress task. This great me wants food, and no one can stop me! Although as ate-stage Nascent Soul Realm cultivator, Chen Heng could technically go without food by using Spiritual Energy, he preferred to maintain the perspective of an ordinary person when it came to hunger. Dont worry. Its just lunch. Ive got this, Satou Kazuma assured him. Despite Satou Kazumas current financial struggles in the Dimension Administrators Association, not possessing many points, he was still quite well-off in this world. Book 6: Chapter 47:1: Steal? Master, I Choose You! Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 47:1: Steal? Master, I Choose You! Part 1 Due to Satou Kazumas knowledge of the future and his instincts, he did his best to prevent that fool Aqua from unleashing a flood when they faced the Duhan. [TL Note: This is the Duhan, a headless undead knight, in question. He is one of the Demon Kings generals: /wiki/Beldia.] Just go ahead and flood the ce, but consider the consequences of submerging the entire town. Since Aqua refrained from causing a flood, Satou Kazuma and his party avoided having topensate the town for damages. Consequently, they collected the entire reward for defeating the Demon Kings subordinates, which amounted to billions of eris. Moreover, in the recent battle with the mobile fortress, although the adventurers and the Adventurers Association were unaware that Chen Heng had created the ck hole, let alone that Satou Kazuma had invited him there, Satou Kazumas two party members, Aqua and Megumin, yed a crucial role in the fight. Hence, they were sure to receive a substantial reward. Have you heard that Giant Toad meat is exceptionally delicious? Chen Heng asked Satou Kazuma as they strolled toward the beginners vige. Oh yes, its incredibly tasty. A delicacy! Chen Heng, we acquired a lot of Giant Toad meat this time thanks to you. Walking ahead with Chen Heng, Satou Kazuma asionally nced back at the three female party members lugging enormous bags. Chen Heng wasnt particrly interested in the Giant Toads he had dissected, but Satou Kazumas team, used to tough living conditions, wasted nothing. Due to the Giant Toads humongous size, they had packed only the most delicious hind leg meat. [TL Note: To those who have never tried frog meat, I totally agree that the hind leg meat is the best. Frog legs is a dish found in Singapore and certain parts of China. In my opinion, it tastes simr to chicken but is more tender. Unfortunately, there isnt much meat on frogs.] Satou Kazuma had no intention of helping the women lighten their load as he looked at them. After all, Darkness was a knight, and such heavy lifting was naturally her responsibility. Megumin had volunteered to handle the luggage before joining the party. As for Aqua Moreover, Satou Kazuma currently yed the role of a thief in the team. When had anyone seen a thief carrying heavy items? In truth, Satou Kazuma was just beingzy while hoping to maintain an air of chivalry. He might as well be rooting for Sirin to take Chen Heng by force; that would probably be more likely. But Chen Heng couldnt stand by and watch, so he used his ability to help them carry their luggage and relieve their exhaustion. Big Brother, once we reach the restaurant, shall we ask the chef to turn our Giant Toad harvest into a delicious meal and enjoy it with some sparkling wine? Sure. I look forward to that delicious meal, but Ill pass on the wine. Why not? Can adventurers even be called adventurers if they dont drink? Im just a little over 18. Im still a child; I cant drink, Chen Heng said, defending his abstinence. In reality, Chen Heng could handle alcohol but simply disliked it. Whether it was spirits, beer, wine, or any other type of alcohol, he had little taste for it. He hadnt drunk much even in his previous future, ording to what he saw with his Absolute Precognition. Satou Kazuma couldnt argue with such a solid reason. Besides, he wasnt 18 yet; ording to Japanesew, he could not drink legally, either. However, being in another world had made him less concerned with adhering to his worlds legal drinking age. ------ Cheers! Cheers! Cheers! Cheers! Cheers! Chen Heng raised his ss and clinked it with Satou Kazumas party. They downed their drinks, savoring the taste. This worlds sparkling wine seemed more like a beverage than traditional alcohol, despite it containing alcohol. After the toast, Chen Heng sampled the Giant Toad hind leg meat. Mmm! Delicious, very tender with great texture, Chen Hengplimented, nodding. The food was delightful, although the chefs skills were only average. However, he couldnt ask for more. By the way, Kazuma, can you give me half of the remaining Giant Toad meat? I want to take it back for my master to try. While Chen Heng knew his master had spiced up his breakfast with wasabi (otherwise, he wouldnt have barely touched it beforeing to this world; Satou Kazumas matter was not that urgent, after all), he held no grudges, considering it a harmless prank. He even thought of sharing this newfound delicacy with his master. Chen Heng was genuinely pleased to see his masters change. It signaled a level of intimacy where Fu Hua feltfortable ying pranks. After all, Fu Hua had a tough time in her original world, so why not enjoy herself after the world merger? Hed decided: after returning, he would test the Steal skill he would learn from Satou Kazuma on Fu Hua. Chen Hengs curiosity was genuine, with no ulterior motives. Absolutely none. Trust is fundamental in any rtionship. The filial Chen Henga role modelrespected his master. Ah! Immortal Fu Hua, right? Sure, Big Brother, youve helped us so much, and most of the Giant Toads were your kills. These are your legitimate spoils. Satou Kazuma understood clearly that Chen Heng had contributed the most and taken the least. Satou Kazuma nced at his party members, and they all nodded in agreement. Sure! Mister Chen Heng has been a great help to us, so he deserves this frog meat,mented Darkness, demonstrating her aristocratic demeanor when it mattered. Its just frog meat, right? Take it. How many eris do you think well get from dealing with the mobile fortress? Aquas thoughts were focused entirely on the rewards, and she cared little about the frog meat. As the sole individual responsible for dismantling the mobile fortresss barrier, Aqua was bound to receive a substantial reward. Since it was a team effort, the rewards might be split four ways, but didnt they have Megumin? Among the four members, apart from Chen Heng, three had made significant contributions: Aqua handled the barrier, Megumin and Wiz were in charge of firepower, and Darkness, standing at the forefront, could be credited as half a contributor. Rewards! Rewards! Hehehe! Hey, Chen Heng, why not be an arch wizard? Megumin asked, shifting her attention from the frog meat to promoting her explosion magic. I can teach you explosion magic. Explosion magic is incredibly powerful. Im currently an adventurer, and I dont have enough skill points to level up in explosion magic, Chen Heng declined while shaking his head. Compared to explosion magic, summoning a meteorite from the sky would undoubtedly have greater destructive power. Right now, Chen Heng didntck firepower; he was more interested in these peculiar abilities and why they could be bestowed upon adventurers. Spending skill points to learn skills was just too strange, wasnt it? However, judging from the anime, learning skills would also alter certain aspects of ones body, something like magic circuits? Chen Heng wasnt concerned about not having them as a person from another world. After all, wasnt Satou Kazuma from another world too? Book 6: Chapter 47:2: Steal? Master, I Choose You! Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 47:2: Steal? Master, I Choose You! Part 2 t-Chested Chinese: Little Heng, are youing home for lunch? If you are, Ill prepare lunch for you. He Who Knows Fate: Master, theres no need. Im having lunch with Kazuma. He dyed my breakfast, so I n to have a free lunch with him. t-Chested Chinese: Alright, then Ill just make lunch for Ryougi Shiki and myself. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: Huh? What do you want from me? He Who Knows Fate: My master said Ryougi Shiki, so why are you here? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: Arent I Ryougi Shiki? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Efreet: Oh! Look whos here. Its Ryougi Shiki. The imposter can disappear now. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: Imposter? Havent I been tagged? Im Root, you know. He Who Knows Fate: So, who imed to be Ryougi Shiki just now? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: How should I know? Is there such a person? Kazuma the Brute: Root is getting cheekier by the day. God Sai: Starting to resemble someone. Kaltsit: Seems like shes been spoiled a bit. Lord of the White Night: Quite an odd personality. He Who Knows Fate: Shiki, youre awake. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Yeah, just woke up. t-Chested Chinese: Are you having lunch or going back to sleep? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Ill go back to sleep for a while; Ill skip lunch. He Who Knows Fate: That wont do; youre a patient now, and you need regr meals. Ive already purchased your lunchtime medicinal cuisine and sent it to you via a red packet. Remember to eat at noon, and you can recycle any waste to the Dimension Administrators Association. King Wolffy: Does the Dimension Administrators Association collect garbage? He Who Knows Fate: Not really, its mainly because this medicinal cuisine was bought from the Dimension Administrators Association, so they offer buyback services. Shiki, dont sleep yet; have your medicinal cuisine first and then sleep. Just wait a bit longer. Chen Heng felt like he was dealing with a child; after all, Shiki had lost most of her memories, so that was not quite wrong. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Alright, thank you, Elder Brother. He Who Knows Fate: Alright. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Im jealous. Elder Brother, youve never been this good to me. He Who Knows Fate: Be content. If youre wondering who I treat best, dont you have an idea? Among the group living in my house now, youre treated the best, although the one I feel the most indebted to is Little Li. He Who Knows Fate: No, I need to get a gift for Luo Li and also for Jeanne dArc. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Elder Brother, I want one too. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: Elder Brother, me too. He Who Knows Fate: Root, you Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: Is there a problem? Faillen Angel Gabriel: Has Root lost her dignity for a gift? Iron Fist Teacher: Theoretically, Root Shiki is still Shiki. nk Never Loses: Root and Shiki are not on the same level. Queen of Ice and Snow: Is this the worlds consciousness of my world? I cant help but feel a bit I Have a Strong Presence: Embarrassed? Queen of Ice and Snow: Not exactly. Chen Heng sighed as he watched the chat go off-topic. Then he took a bite of Giant Toad meat after sighing. Hmm Delicious. He Who Knows Fate: By the way, Master, you havent started cooking yet, have you? t-Chested Chinese: Not yet. Since its just me eating, Ill keep it simple. He Who Knows Fate: That wont do; my senior sister will be there at noon. Master, you cant make it too simple. Kazuma has given me some frog meat for Master. Upon seeing this, Fu Hua pondered whether Chen Heng had discovered her little prank with his breakfast. He even knew about Cheng Lixueing for lunch, so he might have realized. Fu Hua recalled her recent behavior when she thought about this mornings prank; indeed, she had belivelier. Perhaps it was because the pressure of the Honkai had disappeared. After all, China didnt need Fu Huas protection anymore. Kazuma the Brute: Alright, Immortal, this frog meat is specially prepared by Chen Heng for you. Ill send you half and pass the rest to Big Brother Chen Heng. As Kazuma spoke, he took one of the four bags nearby and sent it to Fu Hua, then passed one directly to Chen Heng, which went into Chen Hengs spatial storage. He Who Knows Fate: Try making some dishes with this frog meat. Its incredibly delicious, so dont skimp on it for my senior sister. Herrscher of Pufferfish: I want some too. He Who Knows Fate: Sirin, please bear with it for now. Tohsaka Aois cooking should be delicious. Ill treat you all to a good meal after the Holy Grail Carnival. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Elder Brother, remember what you said. He Who Knows Fate: Dont worry. Time Witch: Elder Brother, what gift are you nning to give me? He Who Knows Fate: Im thinking. Luo Li, what do you want? Time Witch: I want you He Who Knows Fate: Chen Heng was caught off-guard by Luo Lis directness. Youare truly something else. Time Witch: to restore your memories. He Who Knows Fate: Ermnicely done. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Phew! You scared me. Efreet: Sirin, since were close in age, Ill give you some advice. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Efreet: Never underestimate thepetition around you, no matter who it is, and always stay vignt. Its a tough world out there. Herrscher of Pufferfish: What do you mean? Efreet: I cant say anything more. Thats it. If I say it and reveal it, it will be pointless. He Who Knows Fate: Rest assured. If the Holy Grail cant restore my memories this time, Ill use the service at the Dimension Administrators Associations store. Chen Heng always felt it was unfair to be missing memories when they all remembered him. Not recalling them felt awkward. If it turned out that the two of them were really from a re:life, Chen Heng wouldnt feel conflicted over not having his memories. After all, that was something that hadnt happened yet. But now, it seemed their situation wasnt quite like re:life. As Chen Heng ate, he began watching todays Holy Grail Carnival game. Todays Holy Grail Carnival only took a morning; the game was already over. This time, the game presented by the Holy Grail Wars Holy Grail Carnival was called Magic Chess. Thats right. It was indeed a modified version of the magic chess from No Game No Life. Root copied many details from the Ten Pledges. [TL Note: Heres more information on the Ten Pledges from No Game No Life: /wiki/Ten_Covenants.] It was tant giarism. If the authorities could see it, Root would surely face legal sanctions. However, right from the start of the game, the ck side encountered a major challenge. In magic chess, each side had 16 yers. This game allowed Masters to participate, but there were only 13 of them. Tohsaka Rin couldnt attend, still not daring to reveal her identity. Book 6: Chapter 48: I—Jeanne d’Arc—Don’t Boast Book 6: Chapter 48: IJeanne dArcDont Boast Tohsaka Rin didnt n to be a spy on the ck side because she knew that even if her father won the Holy Grail Carnival, he wouldnt obtain the Holy Grail. Time Witch would most likely snatch it away. Perhaps before her father even made a wish, the Holy Grail would disappear. In this Holy Grail Carnival, the game allowed for external assistance. Of course, if you didnt want to gather 16 chess pieces, you could skip seeking help. This posed a problem for some on the ck side. The red side, as the dominant force in this world, had no trouble finding two people to assist. However, even with Yakumo Yukari and Magi Mari-chan, the ck side had only 15 people, which wasnt enough. Moreover, those two were busy and didnt have time to join the Holy Grail Carnival. In the end, Luo Li stepped in to solve the problem. She created three flesh-and-blood clones. ording to her, these were her from different segments of time. Chen Heng couldnt help but wonder why this ability was so simr to Tokisaki Kurumis from Date A Live. These clones were even more powerful than Kurumis. Apart fromcking the Primal Chaos Bells support, they were identical to Luo Li from that specific time frame. Luo Li mentioned that if she wanted to, she could even manifest a clone from her primeat a significant cost. The stronger the clone, the shorter its duration, but for a time ability user like her, this wasnt a significant concern. The clones she summoned werent excessively powerful. ording to Solomon, they had a secret weapon and didnt need to use overwhelming force. With this, the ck side was ready, but the red side was embroiled in arguments. The red side and the ck side had different situations. The red side, the original Holy Grail Wars participants, was historically cutthroat. The rtionships among these Masters wereplicated, and making them get along was no easy task. First was Kotomine Kirei, who had a keen interest in Emiya Kiritsugu but hadnt shown it. Then came Kah and Tohsaka Tokiomi, two respectable Magi who looked down on the Magus Killer, Emiya Kiritsugu, believing he had tarnished the title of Magus. Next were Kah and Waver, the master-apprentice pair. Waver had stolen Kahs holy relic, leading to Kah summoning Diarmuid. Now, Kah harbored a deep grudge against Waver. (Kah: Feels like this troublemaker of a student has made me a cuckold.) Incidentally, Matou Kariya was Berserkers master. Whether it was because this Holy Grail War had turned into a Holy Grail Carnival or Roots dark sense of humor, Matou Kariya had joined the battle. Lastly, there was Ryuunosuke, whom everyone looked down on. No one respected him, and some wanted to take matters into their own hands. However, the Holy Grail Carnival rules prevented them from harming him, and they needed his strength to win. After much wrangling, the red side decided to borrow two Servants from the Reality Marble of Wavers Servant, Alexander the Great. [TL Note: Heres more information on Reality Marbles: /wiki/Reality_Marble.] Once everyone was in position, the game of chess began. In a traditional chess match, the ck side was at a disadvantage. None of the participants were skilled chess yers; even the most knowledgeable, Doctor Roman, only had a basic understanding of the game. Doctor Roman started seeking external assistance even before the match began, reaching out to two people outside the board: Sora and Shiro. [TL Note: Shiro is Soras stepsister. Together with Sora, their names merge to form the word nk, hence the username nk Never Loses. Here is more information about her: /wiki/Shiro.] Root, however, turned a blind eye to the situation. The ones upholding fairness this time are the normal Jeanne dArc and the Holy Grail. What does it have to do with meRoot? One of the Ten Pledges Root established (giarized) stated that anyone caught cheating would be considered defeated. In other words, it was not a problem if they did not get exposed. Is everyone ready? The match is about to begin, Jeanne dArc said from her referee seat, tapping the gavel provided by the Holy Grail. The ck side is ready. Sirin, in the position of the king, raised her hand. The red side is ready. Why must I apany these plebeians in such a boring game? Well, at least the kings identity somewhat matches my taste. Out of respect for the King of Heroes (actually, it was because Tohsaka Tokiomi had introduced Gilgameshs personality to everyone, along with Gilgameshs actions in the previous two matches, which led to an agreement, among those who didnt want to lose, that Gilgamesh should be the king), the red side allowed Gilgamesh to be the king. Before we begin, I want to reiterate that this is chess with mana. Unlike regr chess, the chess pieces here possess consciousness. Thats all. Let the gamemence. Oh, and, Younger Sister, do your best! Jeanne dArc made a rallying gesture to Jeanne dArc Alter. Whos your younger sister? Im the elder sister, protested Jeanne dArc Alter, waving her g in disagreement. Such a mischievous younger sister, Jeanne dArc sighed. Is this Ruler really going to be a fair judge? Waver, a red side Master, muttered. Brat, you dare insult my saintess like that? Shes Jeanne dArc, the embodiment of all thats good and beautiful in the world! Others didnt react much, as they all felt that Jeanne dArc was indeed a bit unreliable as a referee. However, thisment provoked a vehement protest from Gilles de Rais. Even if IGilles de Raisam a spy, even though Im with the red side but support the ck side, I must say one thing: Jeanne dArc is the fairest of all. Alright, alright, Im sorry. I apologize. Waver didnt want the situation to escte. He was still waiting to win the Holy Grail Carnival, so he instantly apologized. Humph! Red side, please make your move quickly, urged Jeanne dArc, the referee. Because the red side had suffered two losses in the previous rounds, it had the privilege of moving first, giving it an advantage. Pawn D2 to D4. Kah, the first to speak, made his move. As the Clock Towers prodigy, he had some knowledge of chess, making him the most skilled among the participants, better than Tohsaka Tokiomi at least. In traditional chess, having the first move was advantageous, and those who made the first move generally took the initiative. Kah had no doubts about his ability to win this time. Just look at those entric Masters on the opposite side; not one of them seemed to have any artistic refinement. How can I lose when victory is assured? The cats in the bag! Book 6: Chapter 49:1: Rules of Magic Chess, Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 49:1: Rules of Magic Chess, Part 1 Kahs Servant, Diarmuid, stood at D2, and upon hearing his Mastersmand, he moved forward two squares. Its worth mentioning that this games ying field was quite spacious. Unlike the usual small chessboard where pieces were crammed together, its entire area was asrge as a ser field. While not vast for Servants, it allowed them freedom of movement within each square. After the white yers turn (the red side), it was the ck sides move. On the surface, the ck side appeared calm, but the online chat was buzzing. nk Never Loses: I feel like Root is targeting me. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: Why do you say that? nk Never Loses: Look, you giarized the Ten Pledges and ideas from our No Game No Life. This is so much easier than I thought. I was nervous for nothing. Had they mentioned it was these rules from the start, I wouldnt have been so worked up. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: Can the matters of a world consciousness be considered giarism? Its simply taking reference, somethingpletely different. nk Never Loses: Yes, yes, yes. Are you sure they are not exactly the same? All you did was change a few words, right? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: The ck yers have already made their move. It should be your turn now. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Yeah, yeah, I know nothing about chess. nk Never Loses: There are two ways to win this. One is a regr chess match where I team up with Shiro. No one can beat us in chess. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Whats the second option? nk Never Loses: Just charge in head-on. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Huh? Arent there supposed to be rules in chess? What do you mean by charge in head-on? nk Never Loses: Although Im not there in person, I bet the Holy Grail didnt announce any rules, did it? Herrscher of Pufferfish: Besides calling it Magic Chess, it didnt say much. nk Never Loses: Exactly. Jeanne dArc, the referee, only mentioned that Magic Chess had some different rules from regr chess. However, she didnt say we had to follow the standard chess rules for this match. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: Well, this Magic Chess still has some limitations. You cant just do anything you want; otherwise, we might as well have a free-for-all. nk Never Loses: Alright, the organizer is here. Let her exin the rules. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: First, this is Magic Chess. Its one move per person; you cant perform multiple actions consecutively. Second, there are restrictions on how the pieces can move, just like in regr chess. For example, a rook cant move diagonally. Its the same as in regr chess. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: By the way, if one side tries to capture the others piece, or vice versa, the two pieces need to enter a virtual battle space to resolve it. The oue depends on the strength of the opponents. nk Never Loses: Ermso, if our king is strong enough and they cant kill our king, we cant lose, right? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: Bingo. nk Never Loses: Can we negotiate a surrender? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: Sorry, thats not possible. Dont use the same tricks you used in No Game No Life. Both sides are ready to fight to the death; none of us want to hand victory to someone else. Well, except for that Gilles de Rais, who has an obsession with Jeanne dArc. nk Never Loses: Can we use a powerful attack to take out two of their pieces at once? Like using a Noble Phantasm to kill both their king and the pawn in front? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: Sorry, thats not allowed. That would defeat the purpose of the game. nk Never Loses: Alright, I get it now. It seems you guys dont need to involve me in this. Just send your ace and go all out. They cant kill you anyway. nk Never Loses: By the way, Sirin, as the king, do you think youre strong enough? Herrscher of Pufferfish: Strong enough? In simple terms, Im not afraid of anyone except that King of Heroes. Fortunately, he is the king and can only move one square each time, right? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: Thats correct. Time Witch: Then let me handle that King of Heroes. Herrscher of Pufferfish: So, whats the next move? nk Never Loses: E7, move forward two squares. E7, move forward two squares. Sirin obediently parroted nks suggestion because she had only brushed up on her basic chess knowledge. She knew the fundamentals of chess rules and moves but was unfamiliar with more advanced strategies. E7 represented Luo Li, and whether by coincidence or design, Luo Li volunteered for the pawns position. It was a suitable move, given the current situation. If Diarmuid tried to capture her and failed, she could directly target the king. Considering that Luo Li might also possess precognitive abilities, Chen Heng, a non-yer, wasnt surprised by this choice. After all, Luo Li was an all-around time ability user. She could use any ability rted to time, which seemed almost like cheating. After Luo Lis move, the distance between Luo Li and Diarmuid was just one square diagonally. ording to standard chess rules, Diarmuid could now take out Luo Li in his next move. Heres a brief introduction to the rules of chess. In international chess, pawns can move one to two squares in their first move and one square thereafter. Pawns only capture diagonally. Of course, that referred to ordinary chess. In this particr game, Kah couldmand Diarmuid to capture Luo Li diagonally in the next move. Putting aside the ck sides reaction, the red sides Kah was practically bursting withughter. Indeed! How can we expect anything from a mere child? On the very first move, they allowed the pawn in front of the king to make a move and even handed it over to Diarmuid. Kah ridiculed Sirin, the opposing king. The red side has summoned several highly skilled Servants, but their Masters seem to be a mixed bag. To think they let a child take on the vital role of the king and entrusted the crucial duty of issuingmands to someone who knows nothing about chess. Tohsaka Tokiomi agreed with Kah, holding his staff embedded with a massive ruby. Book 6: Chapter 49:2: Rules of Magic Chess, Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 49:2: Rules of Magic Chess, Part 2 Something feels off. Theres an odd sensation, like Ive forgotten something important or missed some rules. Waver pondered, apparently more insightful than the previous Masters. He was engrossed in thought, trying to pinpoint the problem. Diarmuid, capture the opponents pawn. Understood. Diarmuid obeyed his Mastersmand, moving diagonally, his spear pointed directly at Luo Li. However, as Diarmuid stepped onto the square belonging to Luo Li, he suddenly felt space change. The Holy Grail pulled Diarmuid and Luo Li into a virtualbat space that resembled the original chessboards terrain but was considerablyrger and contained only Luo Li and Diarmuid. Diarmuid sensed the spatial alteration and remained vignt, never forgetting his objective. After ascertaining that they were the sole upants of this space, he assumed an attack posture, wielding his twin spears. Although I dont understand why weve been drawn into this peculiar space, even if youre a Master and a young girl, as long as youve stepped into the Holy Grail War, I wont show mercy, Diarmuid dered. He paid no heed to Luo Lis reaction and charged forward with a powerful momentum. Simultaneously, arge screen appeared above the field, disying the space where Luo Li and Diarmuid were. I understand now; this is magic chess. Ruler mentioned that the rules arent exactly the same as regr chess. In reality, soldiers wouldnt willingly let themselves be captured by enemy soldiers without resistance. Waverprehended the difference upon seeing this scene. He recalled that Ruler had already warned them that this was magic chess, which naturally deviated from the standard rules; otherwise, there would be no need for Masters and Servants to participate. So, magic chess is like this. Ruler didnt fully brief us on the rules, which led to a slight initial mistake. Nevertheless, its not a big concern; the opponents mistake is greater, acknowledged Kah, a prodigy from the Clock Tower, understanding that he had overlooked something. However, he wasnt worried. Although both sides are ted for battle, our side has a Servant, while the opponent is just a Master and appears young. Ifbat ensues, it might favor our side, Tohsaka Tokiomi added, growing more confident in their victory under the current circumstances. Both sides have seven Servants. Furthermore, our side has Gilgamesh, our trump card. As long as Gilgamesh, the king, remains alive, our side wont lose. Coincidentally, the ck side shared this sentiment regarding their king. Among our seven Masters, only Ryuunosuke is an ordinary person. The rest have ties to the Magecraft world. Although I dont know the identities of the three figures cloaked in ck, judging by their stature, they probably arent adults. We need to be cautious but currently hold a high chance of victory. (Luo Lis three clones were all cloaked in ck.) Kah had great confidence in his Servant Diarmuid, and Diarmuid made a bold move, pushing for a kill. Luo Li, taken out. When Diarmuid was merely one meter away from Luo Li, she didnt move at all, appearing stunned to outsiders. Then, just as Diarmuids red spear was about to make contact with Luo Lis chest, she vanished. Subsequently, Diarmuids head flew into the air, leaving everyone perplexed about how Diarmuid met his end. ------ Back in reality, Chen Heng had just watched up to this point when Satou Kazuma patted him, pulling him out of the rey. Big Brother, lunch is over. Want to learn some skills now? Huh? Lunch is over already? Alright, lets learn some skills, Chen Heng responded after returning to his senses, epting Satou Kazumas suggestion. I can watch the rey any time, but I should learn skills while it is early. Chen Heng couldnt stay in this world for too long; time was limited, so he needed toplete his tasks quickly. Thanks to defeating over 20 Giant Toads, eliminating the One-Punch Bear, and killing some monsters while traveling, Chen Hengs adventurer level had risen by three consecutive levels. Although his level was still not very high, he had umted enough points to learn some simple skills. While Chen Heng was immersed in the livestream, everyone finished their lunch. Now sated with food and drink, Satou Kazuma led the three from his party and Chen Heng to the streets. To teach a skill to others, the other party had to witness it. The restaurant wasnt suitable for demonstrating skills, unless they were entertainment skills like Aquas party tricks, for example, her Natures Beauty, and so on. [TL Note: Natures Beauty: A skill that makes two fans appear on both hands and a pot of soil appear on top of your head. Spouts of water will emerge from each fan while a flower grows in the pot and ejects blossoms once fully grown.] Unfortunately, Satou Kazumas skills didnt have an entertainment element, and disying them in a restaurant could lead to a brawl. Satou Kazuma brought Chen Heng out for a very good reasonChen Heng needed to witness the skills firsthand to learn them. Now, what about the other three? Well, Satou Kazuma had different ns for these three. Big Brother Chen Heng, whats the first skill youd like to learn? Satou Kazuma asked, standing confidently in the middle of the bustling street. As the defense against the mobile fortress had just recently ended, most of the adventurers had gone to the restaurants and bars to celebrate, so there were few people on the streets. Chen Hengs eyes gleamed with excitement as he replied, Id like to learn Steal. Satou Kazuma grinned in tacit agreement. If thats what youre itching for, lets start with Steal. Chen Heng had a curious question, though. Isnt Steal a skill you use on people? Are you going to steal from me? No, no, no, Big Brother Chen Heng. You just stay right there and watch. This time, my target is Darkness, Satou Kazuma said, shaking his head and pointing to Darkness, who was observing eagerly from the side. What a joke! Satou Kazuma did not want to die. What if he used Steal on Chen Heng? Putting aside whether it would seed or not, what if he stole something rather strange and Chen Heng wanted to silence him? Now, Darkness was an entirely different story. You see, this masochist had no qualms about any of this. In essence, this was Satou Kazumas motive for bringing this bunch along. To be more diplomatic, you could say he brought some extra hands. In simpler terms, he had enlisted three tools. Book 6: Chapter 50:1: The Vision of an Otherworldly Online Game, Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 50:1: The Vision of an Otherworldly Online Game, Part 1 Darkness was designated for the demonstration of the Steal skill, while Satou Kazuma chose Megumin and Aqua for the Life Drain skill. Megumin had already cast explosion magic today, making this the perfect opportunity to replenish her stamina and mana. As for Aqua, she was an excellent source. Furthermore, Darknesss utility wasnt limited to Steal. If Chen Heng wanted to learn some low-level offensive magic, Darkness was the ideal choice. Satou Kazuma was quite confident that Darkness wouldnt refuse. Oh, me? Finallyfinally, are you going to use your skills on me, Kazuma? Your desires, suppressed for so long, are they finally going to be unleashed on me? Ah! No, Im sure Ill be treated in all sorts of ways, ravaged to the core, right? Satou Kazuma, you pervert! Darkness protested, waving her hands frantically, although her body swayed strangely, and her face flushed red. Shut up! Im just using the Steal skill normally. What are you thinking? Satou Kazuma finally lost his patience. While there werent many people on the street now, there were still some, and they were giving Satou Kazuma extremely odd looks. Although Satou Kazuma wasnt particrly concerned about how others saw himafter all, he had earned the nickname Kazuma the Bruteit didnt mean he liked being ndered. Feeling sorry for himself, Satou Kazuma genuinely wanted to showcase his Steal skill properly this time. In the original story, Satou Kazuma had also used Steal on Darkness but had stolen a hairpin. While it was just a hairpin, it was of great importance to Darkness, so it was taken. Satou Kazuma now suspected that the target of his Steal should be something the target considered the most valuable. The first time he used Steal, he targeted Chris, who had a short sword worth 400,000 eris. However, instead of the sword, he ended up with Chriss underwear. To Chris, the 400,000-eris short sword meant nothing. When Satou Kazuma tried it on the headless undead knight, a Duhan, he had intended to steal the knights great sword, but what he got was the undead knights head. For the headless knight, his head was more precious than anything else. Darkness did not even need exining. If Satou Kazuma really stole her underwear, she might get even more excited. However, it was different for that hairpin, so he eventually got that hairpin. Come on, let the storm rage fiercer; vent all your desires on me. Dont harm other girls. As a knight, I have a duty to protect the people. Initially, Darkness seemed to resist, but then she opened her arms wide and closed her eyes, prepared to ept Kazumas perverted behavior. As for the part where Satou Kazuma said he would use Steal normally, regardless of whether others believed him, Darkness did not. As they spent more time together, Darkness hade to realize the depths of Kazumas depravity, his true face. Apologize to all the knights in the world! That isnt how knights should protect people. Youre tarnishing the name of knights, you perverted knight! Satou Kazuma couldnt resist criticizing. While Darkness indeed had her moments of knightly valor, most of the time, it washard to describe. After some hesitation, Satou Kazuma finally extended his wicked hand toward Darkness, who was eagerly awaiting his touch. Satou Kazuma no longer wished to exin; he just wanted to demonstrate his Steal skill normally. That would save the pedestrians from looking at him as though he was a pervert. Steal! Satou Kazuma aimed his open palm at Darkness and activated the skill. A burst of iridescent light shot out from his hand before he clenched it into a fist. Chen Heng watched with curiosity as Satou Kazuma kept his hand clenched. What did he get? Although Satou Kazuma stole Darknesss hairpin in the original story, this was not the original story. The item Steal stole was random. It could have just stolen some eris, and there was no guarantee that it stole anything, either. As Satou Kazuma slowly opened his right hand, a hairpin appeared in his palm. Phew! Satou Kazuma released his held breath. Excellent! This time, it stole something normal. Satou Kazuma had no desire whatsoever to steal Darknesss underwear. He only wanted to demonstrate his Steal skill properly and redeem his reputation. Give me back my hairpin, Kazuma, Darkness said, ncing at the hairpin in Satou Kazumas hand and btedly touching her hair. This hairpin held special significance for Darkness. Ah! Here you go, Satou Kazuma replied, not particrly attached to Darknesss hairpin. Of course, he didnt just toss it to her at random; he handed it back with care. With Satou Kazumas Luck stat, anything he stole using his Steal skill was undoubtedly important to the target. If it had been underwear, Satou Kazuma wouldve gone full pervert mode, but with other significant items Hows it going, Big Brother? Did you see it clearly? Did the Steal skill show up on your Adventurer Card? After returning the hairpin to Darkness, Satou Kazuma leaned toward Chen Heng. At that moment, Chen Heng was examining his Adventurer Card. Indeed, there was a Steal skill listed on it. Although the text on the Adventurer Card was still in the script of this otherworld, there was some simrity between this script and Japanese. Moreover, Chen Heng had seen the name of this skill on Satou Kazumas Adventurer Card before, so he could recognize it. Its there, Chen Heng replied, showing his Adventurer Card to Satou Kazuma. Great! Now, Big Brother, tap on that skill first and then tap on your avatar. Since were both adventurers, we only have five skill points at Level 1, but thats enough to learn the basic Steal skill. Chen Heng followed Satou Kazumas instructions step by step. After the final step, he felt a peculiar change within his body. He wanted to investigate the source of this change, but perhaps he hadnt reached that level yet. He couldnt sense it or pinpoint the origin of the change. However, he felt he could use the Steal skill whenever he wished. Now that youve learned it, Big Brother, do you want to try it out? No, Ill try itter. I already have a test subject, Chen Heng replied, shaking his head. Book 6: Chapter 50:2: The Vision of an Otherworldly Online Game, Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 50:2: The Vision of an Otherworldly Online Game, Part 2 Upon seeing Chen Heng sessfully learn the skill, Satou Kazuma felt relieved. He had been worried that Chen Hengs status as a visitor from another world might prevent him from acquiring skills. Although they both came from different worlds from this one, Satou Kazumas otherworld travel and Chen Hengs otherworld travel were different. Satou Kazumas previous world was ruled by the same world consciousness, just another world in the same universe, whereas Chen Heng came from a world ruled by a different world consciousness, another universe altogether. He was truly and utterly an otherworld visitor to the core. With Chen Hengs sess, Satou Kazuma rxed, and his mind began to churn with an interesting idea. There were many neers in the Dimension Administrators Association. Because the Dimension Administrators Association was rtively new, their newly awakened powers were rtively weak. Satou Kazuma himself had awakened an abilitygood fortune. His good fortune ability wasnt the ethereal kind of luck. He could leave it activated consistently, but the increase was not much. Of course, this was affected by the strength of his good fortune ability. He could also sacrifice his good fortune temporarily, removing the buff for a while and then experiencing a burst of good forter. Good fortune was different from luck; Dimension Administrators Association members could shield themselves from lucks influence, but good fortune was personal. [TL Note: The implication of luck here is something like blessings from the world. Chen Hengs luck was reduced because of having a transcender ancestor who had overdrawn on his ns luck. Good fortune is simr but without the influence of the world, something intrinsic, unlike luck, which could be altered by certain actions.] Satou Kazuma thought his ability was fantastic. Satou Kazua considered that the neers might gain auxiliary abilities like his, so he nned to open up his world to Dimension Administrators Association members. However, it wouldnt be opened to just anyone. Those who wanted to enter would need to sign a contract not to cause widespread harm in this world or make significant changes to its people or events. Each time they entered or left, theyd pay their own way, and Satou Kazuma would collect 100 points from them. Satou Kazuma believed his idea had merit. Even those with substantial strength might be interested in peculiar abilities, like Chen Hengs interest in the Steal skill. Of course, it wasnt just about the Steal skill; there were many unique abilities in this world that could intrigue members of the Dimension Administrators Association. Satou Kazuma believed that those rich powerhouses would not mind spending 100 points to increase their versatility. He even considered offering power-leveling services for weaker members. Satou Kazuma now had a high-level monster, a One-Punch Bear, so he could start a power-leveling service and help the neers gain substantial strength. He shared this idea with Chen Heng, who seemed supportive. Thats a great idea! Personally, I support it. Your worlds power system isprehensive, and anyoneeven ordinary peoplecan quickly gain the ability to protect themselves through this adventurer system. Its like an online game. The cost of acquiring strength in your world is minimal. So, you also think this is feasible, Big Brother? Satou Kazuma was excited by Chen Hengs endorsement. In Satou Kazumas view, Chen Heng was fundamentally different from the others. First, and most importantly, Chen Heng held the unique position of being the first and only administrator of the Dimension Administrators Association, endowed with the authority to post announcements, although he hadnt yet exercised this power. Uh-huhyour worlds power system is fascinating. Even ordinary folks can swiftly gain power through this adventurer system. These abilities are truly mystical and are beneficial even to those with mature power systems. Not everyone in our association possesses formidable abilities. Chen Heng paused, then continued, In our association, we offer the first awakening of abilities. Those who can join the Dimension Administrators Association are typically highly talented with great potential. For instance, individuals like Umaru-chan, Hiratsuka Shizuka, and Kato Megumi, who were originally ordinary people with no special abilities, gained exceptionally strong powers after their ability first awakening. However, the awakening of abilities in the Dimension Administrators Association is random and caters to the individuals nature. This leads to situations where some neers have immense potential but their abilities are auxiliary in nature. For example, Kato Megumi can control her presence, but this ability doesnt provide her with immediate offensive capabilities in the early stages. Kato Megumi onceined that, although her ability is useful, it doesnt offer directbat skills. It makes it difficult for her to confront non-human entities or heavily fortified mission targets. Then, Big Brother, can you post an announcement in the Dimension Administrators Association? Since Chen Heng supported his idea, Satou Kazuma made his request. Post an announcement? Come to think of it, I havent exercised that authority yet. Alright, Ill post an announcement in the Dimension Administrators Associationter. But for now, theres something more important Yes? Hand over the other skills to me. Ive amassed 15 skill points. I n to use them all before leaving this world. Since youve been in this world for quite some time, Kazuma, you probably know of some very useful skills that require very few points. Can you advise me? Very useful yet low-cost skills, huh? Hey! You three, any suggestions for skills that meet these criteria? Chen Hengs request was quite tricky, as generally, very useful skills required a significant number of skill points. Natures Beauty. Explosion magic. Prating Gaze. Huh? Darkness, is there really such a skill like Prating Gaze? Satou Kazuma keenly noticed something strange mixed with the suggestions. No. Darkness shook her head. Then why did you say that? Can you all suggest something practical? Big Brother has helped us greatly, Satou Kazuma eximed with a hint of disappointment, addressing not just Darkness but the others too. Book 6: Chapter 51: Group Announcement Book 6: Chapter 51: Group Announcement Natures Beauty, that worthless skill. Satou Kazuma found it in his list of learnable skills. It cost a whopping five skill points and was nothing more than a party trick. What a waste. As for explosion magic, it was utterly feeble without heavy investment. Ah! Well, you dont have to help me find skills with powerful offense. I am notcking in powerful moves. Take the explosion magic, for example. I am only an adventurer and do not have that many skill points. Chen Heng saw Megumin was about to talk up explosion magic, so he quickly borated on his request. What? Do you look down on explosion magic? Let me tell you this: explosion magic is extremely powerful! Explosion magic is the magic with the strongest offensive power in this world! Megumin did not want to hear what Chen Heng said. She was a devoted fan of explosion magic, a magical genius born for explosion magic. I can pull a meteor from the sky and, if necessary, even the moon. Trust me. Ive got firepower covered. After pausing to choose his words, Chen Heng exined to Megumin in the simplest terms why he didnt want to learn explosion magic. Megumin fell silent. A thought suddenly urred to Aqua, who quickly went over to Chen Heng. Then, Mister Chen Heng, can you pull down the moon on the Devil King? Aqua could not be certain whether Chen Heng could pull the moon down, but just from his ck hole alone, he could take down the Devil Kings castle. Although the Devil Kings castle had the Devil Kings generals maintaining a barrier, there was only so much that barrier could take. Once the Devil King died, Aqua would have finished her mission and could return to Heaven and continue being a goddess in peace. This time, Chen Heng fell silent. Then he looked at Satou Kazuma. Sorry for the trouble, Big Brother, Satou Kazuma said, apprehending the situation. He then hooked Aquas neck with his forearm and dragged her into a nearby alley. ------ Five minutester Big Brother, dont think about anything else. Learn the Life Drain skill first. Alright. This time, Satou Kazuma used Aqua and Megumin as tools. Aqua was the source, and Megumin received the mana and stamina. Aqua, being a goddess, had high stamina and mana, so draining her would be no problem at all. Furthermore, this would help Megumin replenish mana. This isthis is too much! To think you treated me like this After Satou Kazuma finished executing the skill, Aqua sat on the ground, weeping as if greatly wronged. Ill pay for tonights dinner. Sure, Im looking forward to it. The mention of dinner instantly lifted Aquas spirits. She stood up quickly, already plotting how to make Kazuma pay. In the end, Chen Heng learned the following skills: Steal (Higher Luck increases sess rate) Drain Touch: Absorb an enemys stamina and mana, transferring it to others or oneself. Enemy Detection: Sense the approach of hostile entities (to detect foes even after exhausting his abilities). Snipe (Enhanced when used with Chen Hengs Electromaic Star Sniper Rifle +5.) Flee: Special evasion boost for fleeing (sometimes, its wise to be cautious). Magic Item Crafting and Forging: Create various items (especially effective with smithing). Chen Heng only had that many skill points at level 3. Even though he only learned some foundational skills, he had already spent all his skill points. While other adventurers might scoff at his choices, Chen Heng considered these basic skills the most valuable. Alright, it seems weve aplished our goals. I should be on my way, Chen Heng said contentedly, eyeing the information on his Adventurer Card. Chen Hengs trip had been fruitful. He had acquired Coronatite, learned some intriguing skills, and had his travel expenses covered by Satou Kazuma. Satou Kazuma had also benefited plenty. He had resolved the crisis of the mobile fortress and brought a formidable ally, the One-Punch Bear, into the fold, as well as eliminated the awkward situation of having a Pok Ball with no avable pet. However, the most significant gain was starting a new trade. This was the most important, as this was sustainable. In any case, based on Satou Kazumas understanding of the members, many had much to deal with in their worlds, so they mighte more than once. If these members chose to purchase the service to alter the flow of timepared to their world, so that not much time would pass in their world while they were here, it would be more expensive than visiting frequently (that service was quite pricey). Big Brother, are you leaving? How about staying for dinner? Chen Heng had done Satou Kazuma a great favor, so Satou Kazuma wanted to extend his gratitude. Theres no need for this. I still have something to handle back home. Chen Heng was in a rush to test his new skills. Alright, Big Brother, farewell. Oh, by the way, dont forget that thing about the announcement. Satou Kazuma was still thinking about the announcement. Ermhow about this? Ill post the announcement before I leave. That way, you wont worry. You dont have to go through all that trouble, Big Brother. You can go back and take your time to think about it. Theres no need. Keep your eyes on the Dimension Administrators Association. Im about to post the announcement. At this moment, in the Dimension Administrators Associations interface. Ding! Announcement! Satou Kazuma (Kazuma the Brute) has opened his world formercial use. Members can exchange 100 points with Satou Kazuma for the opportunity to enter Satou Kazumas world and ess aprehensive ss system (travel expenses not covered). Satou Kazumas world boasts aprehensive ss system with a wide variety of sses (some rare sses require certain qualifications). This can help neers quickly develop self-defense abilities in the early stages, when their abilities have not yet developed or if they possess auxiliary skills. Additionally, Satou Kazuma offers power-leveling services to help neers get up to speed quickly. However, entrants must sign a contract. First, they are not allowed to engage inrge-scale harmful activities in this world. Second, they cannot cause significant changes to the people or events in this world. (More to be determined) Those who do not adhere to the rules will be sent back to their original world. If interested, please contact Satou Kazuma (Kazuma the Brute). Book 6: Chapter 52:1: Master, It Wasn’t Intentional! Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 52:1: Master, It Wasnt Intentional! Part 1 Efreet: Huh? If I recall correctly, Kazuma the Brutes world is simr to an online game, right? There are many sses and skills to choose from. He Who Knows Fate: Indeed, it is. Thats why I thought this world would be perfect for you all to train in. Queen of Ice and Snow: Different power systems, huh? Sounds pretty interesting. However, can the skills from that world really be used in other worlds? He Who Knows Fate: Were not entirely sure about that. Give me a moment; Ill go back to my world and run some tests. Chen Heng hadnt tested it yet, so he didnt want to make any promises. He intended to go back and try it out. t-Chested Chinese: Are youing back now? He Who Knows Fate: Ill be back soon. Alright, Kazuma, Im heading off. Goodbye. Chen Heng took his leave of Satou Kazuma and tapped the return button on the Dimension Administrators Association interface. Then, he stepped into the newly appeared ck hole. ------ Chen Heng emerged from the ck hole, returning to his own home. Master, Im back, he said, arriving at the same spot where he had left. At that time, he had been sitting at the dining table. Good, now that youre back, Ill head upstairs. Sitting on the couch, Fu Hua nodded and stood to leave when she saw Chen Heng had returned safely. Master, wait. I need your help with something. Huh? ------ He Who Knows Fate: Its confirmed. The skills learned in Kazumas world can be used in our world without any issues. It seems these skills bring about changes to the users body, which arent influenced by the world theyre in. Kaltsit: Why did it take so long? Did testing a skill require this much time? He Who Knows Fate: Actually, testing a skill was very quick, but dealing with the consequences took time. Chen Heng touched the bruises on his face. Ouch, that hurts! Master, you really went all out. However, I never expected your underwear to be pure white and so in in style. Your tastes are surprisingly innocent. And your size isnt as small as it looks? Chen Heng had used the Steal skill on Fu Hua, and perhaps because of Satou Kazumas tutge, he ended up stealing his masters underwear. Both Chen Heng and Fu Hua fell silent for a moment. Chen Heng hadnt expected he would actually seed in stealing his masters underwear. He had intended it as a yful prank, never expecting it to work. In simple terms, he had a wicked heart without the courage to act. Fu Hua nced at Chen Heng and then tried to snatch her bra back. HoweverChen Heng didnt let go. As expected, Fu Hua dragged Chen Heng to the basement. She had a ring capable of nullifying Chen Hengs abilities, leaving him with only his martial skills and swordsmanship, as well as the Will Energy swords. Right now, he could notpare to Fu Hua in martial skills and swordsmanship. After all, she was someone who had lived for 50,000 years. There was no way for him to win. However, Chen Heng dared not use the Will Energy swords, so he ended up being dragged to the basement for a thorough beating, which was convenientlybeled as fist technique training. Chen Heng wanted to add that some women didnt care about what they were wearing when they fought, and this applied to Fu Hua. She wore that familiar red cheongsam (Phoenix battlesuit) that day, for reasons unknown. Fu Huas fist techniques, as most would know, sometimes involved kickswell, more than sometimes. Although she consciously suppressed that habit, an asional kick would slip through. Chen Heng would also like to mention that the Dimension Administrators Association had a lot of useful features, including a camera. At that moment, Fu Hua detected an inexplicable sense of malice, which only made her beat Chen Heng even harder. Umaru-chan: So, does this mean the skills acquired in Satou Kazumas world can be brought back to our original world? I want to sign up. Ive been looking forward to a real-life, Japanese-style RPG mobile game for so long. I Have a Strong Presence: I want to go, too. Leaving everything else aside, that thief sss power system seems particrly suitable for me. He Who Knows Fate: First, let me remind you all here not to underestimate that world. Its a real world, not what you imagine as a typical mobile or online game. People can die there; it involvesbat and bloodshed. You need to be prepared to deal with real monsters. He Who Knows Fate: Of course, you dont need to worry about dying. The Dimension Administrators Association has emergency measures in ce. You can activate this feature in advance to initiate an emergency teleport when your life is threatened. Vengeance Witch: It sounds like a world simr to an online game, interesting. Iron Fist Teacher: However, if you want to go, you need to n your time well. Each round trip to that world costs 100 points, plus an additional 100 points paid to Satou Kazuma. Thats 200 points per trip. It might not be much for one trip, but if you want to grind monsters frequently, itll add up quickly. Efreet: We all have lives in our original worlds, and disappearing for too long can cause problems. Its difficult for us to take extended breaks. Faillen Angel Gabriel: The world sounds great, but its likely only suitable for early development. The experience required to level up in theter stages is astronomical, just like most online games. Chen Heng pondered the questions raised by these people. It was indeed a real concern. Gaining strength in the early stages of that world was easy, but the experience needed to level up in theter stages was terrifying. Furthermore, everyone in this association could not simply disappear from their world for a long time. More importantly, even if one had the time to go to train, the rules of the Dimension Administrators Association limited ones stay in another world to a month, and after reaching this limit, there was a one-week cooldown period. This was a problem that Chen Heng had previously worried about because of Sirin. However, that had been resolved when their worlds merged. Book 6: Chapter 52:2: Master, It Wasn’t Intentional! Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 52:2: Master, It Wasnt Intentional! Part 2 Solomon: Alright, alright, no matter what, Kazumas world is indeed perfect for the early stages. For those who urgently need strength, its worth considering. He Who Knows Fate: Do you think we can discuss this with Customer Service? Establish a long-term contract between this world and the members who want to go to Kazumas world for training. Vengeance Witch: ? Time Witch: Are you suggesting that instead of charging per trip to Satou Kazumas world, we should charge based on the time spent there? He Who Knows Fate: Yes, because all of us here have busy lives; itd be rare for anyone to have extended periods to level up in Satou Kazumas world. If they opt for the service to alter the flow of time between worlds, it would be too costly. He Who Knows Fate: Furthermore, ording to the regr interworld travel procedure, each crossing allows only one months stay in that world. After a month, youll be expelled, and if you want to reenter that world, theres a seven-day cooldown. Kazuma, do you think this proposal is eptable? While this suggestion would be very convenient for association members, Satou Kazuma might lose slightly. Kazuma the Brute: Ah! No problem. Satou Kazuma didnt mind because if people from the association didnt show upter, he would still lose. Besides, the real charges came in theter stages. Workaholic Gil: It might be tricky if you want to get this done, but you can give it a try. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: I think this proposal has potential. God Sai: Speaking of which, isnt Root also a world consciousness? Youre well-acquainted with Customer Service. How about you give it a shot? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: Me? I cant. While I am indeed a world consciousness and have influence over Customer Service, Im not an administrator of this association. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: In this association, theres quite a difference between administrators and non-administrators. Administrators have the authority to make suggestions to Customer Service. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Do administrators really have that much power? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: Thats the reality. Anyone who bes an administrator has made significant contributions to the Dimension Administrators Association. Their opinions can be reported through proper channels. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: If an administrators suggestions align with the interests of the Multidimensional World Consciousness Conference and the Dimension Administrators Association, then the proposal is likely to be epted. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: I want to be an administrator, too, but earning those evaluation points is tough. Completing a task doesnt yield many evaluation points, which makes it much harder to umte points. Efreet: Chen Heng, our happiness relies on you. He Who Knows Fate: I can try, but Im worried that Customer Service might still hold a grudge against me. nk Never Loses: Customer Service cant be that petty, right? Youre referring to the incident where you mentioned Customer Service called Root an old witch, arent you? He Who Knows Fate: How would I know if Customer Service is petty? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: Dont worry. Customer Service isnt that petty. Besides, Customer Service can differentiate between personal and official matters. Otherwise, as an administrator, you can file aint against her. He Who Knows Fate: Do administrators have that much power? Well, then, Ill give it a try. Although Chen Heng believed Customer Service might hold a grudge, this involved the interests of everyone in the Dimension Administrators Association (including Chen Heng), so he had to forge ahead. Customer Service, are you there? Im sorry, Customer Service is dead. Burn some paper offerings if you need help. [TL Note: The Chinese believe that burning paper as an offering to the dead or deities, often in the form of golden paper, results in the dead receiving the goods depicted, such as money and ingots to spend in the afterlife, houses, cars, clothes, and even servants.] Come on, stop causing a scene, OK? Im here for something serious. I admit I was wrong, and I apologize for bringing up the matter of you calling Root an old witch. Oh, you know how to apologize now? If Im not mistaken, you must havee to apologize because you need something from me, right? Ptooey! Youre quite the scoundrel. Chen Heng fell silent for a moment because he had indeede to speak to Customer Service for a favor, which was why he had apologized. Now that he thought about it, he was quite the scoundrel. What if I said I just wanted to chat with you? Would you believe me? Id believe you. Why wouldnt I? Alright, were done with this chat. Goodbye. Wait, wait. Umthis time, I really do have something important. I knew it. If you people didnt have something to ask me, why would you bothering to me? Perhaps it was just Chen Hengs imagination, but he could actually pick up a hint of resentment in Customer Services tone. That should be my imagination, right? Well, yes, theres no mistaking it. Uhwell, I came this time to propose something, and it concerns the entire Dimension Administrators Association. Finally exercising your administrator privileges, are you? Did Senior Root mention it to you? Yeah. Alright, whats the proposal? Even though my grudge against you hasntpletely dissipated, I can differentiate between official business and private matters. Chen Heng heaved a sigh of relief, reassured that his proposal wouldnt be dismissed because of his history with Customer Service. So, its like this. Our Dimension Administrators Association now has some new members whove just awakened their abilities and dont have enough strength in the early stages to protect themselves. Just a while ago, I visited Satou Kazumas world, and I found that the power system there is suitable for some of our new Dimension Administrators Association members and those with their own power systems to raise their strength. Hmmyou bring up a valid point. So, what do you want to do? You see, most Dimension Administrators Association members have important matters to attend to in their own worlds and cant spend continuous, extended periods in that world. Moreover, each time you cross worlds, it costs 100 points. So, I wanted to discuss if we could change the 100-point cost for crossing into Satou Kazumas world to 100 points per 30-day period? Let me thinkyour proposal does make sense. If you insist on doing this, its possible. So, you agree? Dont get me wrong; its not about my agreement or disagreement. My duty is to answer your questions, but your suggestion is beyond the scope of my authority. I have to report it upwards. I dont have the authority to change the Dimension Administrators Associations fee structure. Oh, alright. Then would you please ry this idea to your superior? Rying it is not an issue. Your idea has a good chance of being implemented because it aligns with the interests of the Dimension Administrators Association. However, are you really nning to use such a simple method? Book 6: Chapter 53:1 Association Chief Position Opened, Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 53:1 Association Chief Position Opened, Part 1 What does that mean? Chen Heng, who was applying medicine to himself (after being beaten), paused during his chat with Customer Service, not quite getting Customer Services meaning. You still dont grasp the significance of being an administrator in the Dimension Administrators Association, huh? This administrator role isnt just about freeloading an invitation letter every month; it allows you to make suggestions that consider the interests of the Dimension Administrators Association to the fullest extent, without being so cautious. So, Customer Service, what do you suggest? Chen Heng was still unclear about the limits of this fullest extent, as there seemed to be no explicit standard. Your proposal earlier was actually quite good, but its still a bit conservative. Going by my understanding, you could propose turning Satou Kazumas world into a real virtual online game world, a virtual game for you members. What do you mean? Can we really change an entire world for our sake? That sounds quite extravagant. Its not about changing the world; its about changing you. Lately, Ive had less to handle, so I tried ying some VR games. Its a great concept. Are you saying that association members could train in Satou Kazumas world in the form of ying a game? Chen Heng wasnt a fool and had some ideas after so many hints from Customer Service. Thats something you came up with, not me. Let me ask, is this possible? Outfitting each association member with a virtual reality helmet, which allows them to create a projection in Satou Kazumas world that closely matches their abilities. While wearing the helmet, the projection appears in that world, and when the helmet is removed, the projection disappears. The skills and sses learned by the projection can be transferred to the real body. Your proposal does have a chance of sessful implementation. However, we need to address the cost of creating the virtual reality helmets and the projections. Furthermore, we should consult the world consciousness of Satou Kazumas world beforehand. So, this proposal could work? Chen Heng believed that if this proposal seeded, it would greatly benefit the association members. Its possible. Give it a try; it wont cost you anything. If this proposal fails, you can always fall back on your initial suggestion. Alright, its settled. Thanks, Customer Service. OK, Ive already forwarded your proposal, after some editing, to my superior. Youll have to wait a bit for now. So quickly? Did you think someone who bes the customer service for the Dimension Administrators Association is an ordinary person? Anyway, I used to be a world consciousness. Used to be a world consciousness? Does that mean your world got destroyed? Chen Heng asked out of concern (boredom). No, the world did not get destroyed; I just didnt want to continue and retired. Then the Multidimensional World Consciousness Conference gave me this cushy job. That works too? By the way, didnt you mention before that the Multidimensional World Consciousness Conference thought little of the Dimension Administrators Association? Isnt that earlier proposal quite troublesome? Chen Heng still remembered that the Dimension Administrators Associations store previously did not offer physical items. Buying something was very cumbersome; to purchase physical items, one had to go through the association members listings, which was inconvenient. That was then; this is now. By the way, I heard a rumor that among the requests your ancestor made to the Multidimensional World Consciousness Conference, one was to make you the chief of the Dimension Administrators Association and increase investments in the association. A rumor? Yeah, its a rumor. Actually, I overheard it while my superior spoke to the Multidimensional World Consciousness Conference. Its almost certain, like a done deal. Its equivalent to central approval and just waiting for it to be official. In the end, that shows how little the Multidimensional World Consciousness Conference thinks of the Dimension Administrators Association, creating an association chief position on demand. The Dimension Administrators Association will eventually need a chief. Currently, we have few members, and their quality is rtively high, so management is easy. However, as we grow in number, management will be necessary. After all, why do you think we have administrators? The chiefs position will eventually have to be filled by someone, so this is just going with the flow. And let me tell you, my superior and your ancestor Huh? Come on, say something. Im sorry, Boss, my bad. Ow! Please dont hit me! Im on a call. Ermjudging by Customer Services incoherent words, it seems Customer Service got caught gossiping by her superior. Discussing gossip about superiors and then getting caught Moreover, the topic that Customer Service brought up earlier piqued Chen Hengs interest. It seemed likehe had stumbled upon something extraordinary. After their conversation earlier, Customer Service remained silent for a while. No matter how Chen Heng called out, there was no response. He began to worry that Customer Service might have been beaten to death. Ahem! Ahem! Im back. You heard nothing just now, understand? Otherwise, youll be in trouble. Excellent fellow! Customer Services first action upon returning is to threaten me? I have an ancestor Im sorry. I was wrong. Customer Service promptly apologized, quite straightforwardly. Why dont you continue? What happened between your superior and my ancestor? Lets talk about business. Your proposal earlier has been approved by my superior. However, the specific details need to be discussed with the world consciousness of that world. As for the preapproval of you as the Dimension Administrators Association Chief, dont go spreading it around. If youre being threatened, just blink. You speak as though you can see me blink. Ouch! Chen Heng looked at thest word and was sure that Customer Services superior was right beside her. He probably smacked Customer Services head. Book 6: Chapter 53:2 Association Chief Position Opened, Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 53:2 Association Chief Position Opened, Part 2 Wellto be straight with you, your promotion to chief is already secured. However, you still need to rue enough evaluation points to exchange for the chief position. So, whats this pre-approval? Dont I still need to spend evaluation points to get it? How is it different from working my way up to chief through my own efforts? This pre-approval didnt seem like much to Chen Heng. Of course, theres a difference. The difference is that even if others be administrators, they can never exchange for the chief position, as they are not qualified. You have the right to make that exchange. A dirty under-the-table deal! You, as the beneficiary, have no right to say that. Anyway, my superior is off to discuss with the world consciousness how to proceed. It should be sorted out soon. So fast? Its just a conversation; how long could it take? There arent anyyers of approvals involved. Alright, alright. You all should pay more attention to the Dimension Administrators Associations store. When the items are ready, Ill make an announcement. Items like those virtual reality helmets will be featured prominently. After sharing this news with the association members, Chen Heng found himself with nothing to do. Now, Chen Heng was grappling with how to handle his rtionship with his master. What if his master was still mad at him? Chen Heng never meant to steal his masters bra! Ermlets wait for dinner. Ill cook Master an apology banquet. When Chen Heng thought about the apology banquet, he recalled his mid-tier cooking. Then he searched the associations store and saw the improved version of mid-tier cookinghigh-tier cooking. The high-tier cooking was not very expensive, just 5,000 points. Furthermore, Chen Heng only had to spend 4,500 points to buy it, as he had already purchased the mid-tier cooking. After some consideration, he purchased the high-tier cooking. He was rich now, so it was time to enjoy life. Back then, Chen Heng was so focused on saving points because he didnt fully understand their value and thought they were hard to earn. He also needed points to buy items for his revenge n. However, that was no longer necessary. Humanswith afortable life and a peaceful environment, people naturally start seeking a higher quality of life. Moreover, Chen Heng no longercked the means to grow stronger, just time, so he did not need to use points to buy other abilities. Regarding abilities, Chen Heng had the Chiliad Sword Conceptions cultivation technique to temper his Will Energy. He only managed to form ten Will Energy swords, and his Will Energy had already strengthened by 10 percent. Dont look down on just 10 percent. His Will Energy was already quite vast. Merely forming ten Will Energy swords had strengthened his Will Energy by 10 percent, which simply surpassed his expectations. With stronger Will Energy, his abilities became stronger. However, Chen Heng knew that this was just the initial growth bonus. In the future, he wouldnt receive such treatmentbut he would continue to grow stronger. The process of forming Will Energy swords involved repeatedly tempering Will Energy and then using a special method to enhance his Will Energy. As for sword techniques, Chen Heng wasnt worried, either. He continued to study sword techniques and sword conceptions to form his Chiliad Sword Conception. As for cultivationnot to boast, but he had strong innate talent. Surprisingly, the Dimension Administrators Associations store allowed direct purchase of cultivation realms. However, the prices were high, making Chen Heng rethink his life choices. He decided to cultivate himself because a shaky foundation wouldnt be good for his future. Hence, Chen Hengs real challenge was time, not means. Chen Heng did consider exchanging for some powerful abilities to diversify his skills. However, looking at the prices of skills and abilities in the Dimension Administrators Associations store that could significantly enhance him, he decided to forgo them. Those skills were not only expensive but also provided just a seed, requiring constant practice. Chen Hengs time was already tight. Purchasing the high-tier cooking now was not just to satisfy his desires. Rather, the food produced by high-tier cooking would bring some extremely wondrous effects. Of course, that required extraordinary ingredients. With the high-tier cooking to help, Chen Heng could continuously grow stronger just by eating, even if he did not cultivate. Since it could satisfy his desire and strengthen him, he decisively chose high-tier cooking. Moreover, there was another important reason. Satou Kazumas world abounded with ingredients. Chen Heng thought for a while before starting a private chat with Satou Kazuma. He Who Knows Fate: Kazuma, do you have any delicious monsters in your world? Kazuma the Brute: Delicious monster meat? We have some. Big Brother, do you want some? He Who Knows Fate: If I want it, can I get it before tonight? Night fell at about the same time in Chen Hengs and Satou Kazumas worlds. Kazuma the Brute: Thats pretty much impossible. The tasty monsters are well known, so theyve be quite rare from overhunting. Even if we post a request, itd be difficult to obtain before tonight. He Who Knows Fate: Then never mind. Chen Heng opened the chat interface, contemting who among the dozens of profile pictures could lend a hand. When a specific image caught his eye, his face lit up. Workaholic Gil! Gilgameshs era was firmly nted in the Age of Gods, where Phantasmal Species were far from umon. [TL Note: Phantasmal Species is themon term used to refer to all non-human creatures found in legends and fantasy. This would be the monster equivalent in the Fate series. Here is more information: /wiki/Phantasmal_Species.] Following a string of dubious transactions, Chen Heng acquired a substantial amount of Phantasmal Species meat from the Age of Gods. In return, he made a promise to Gilgameshif he had time when Fujimaru Ritsuka arrived at their Singrity, he woulde to assist. Naturally, thepensation would be discussed separately. Chen Heng nced at the clock; it was currently 2:30. Dinner time was still a long ways off, but Chen Heng took out the meat of those Age of Gods Phantasmal Species from the Dimension Administrators Associations space, one after another, then began the arduous task of preparing it. The meat of these Age of Gods Phantasmal Species contained a significant amount of mana, requiring a different processing method, which took more time, from that of regr ingredients. However, in order to make amends to his master, Chen Heng endured. ------ Chen Heng stood at Fu Huas door and knocked. Master, its time for dinner. Alright, Ill be down shortly. From Fu Huas tone alone, Chen Heng found it challenging to discern whether or not his master was still angry. He shrugged and left Fu Huas room. After calling his master, Chen Heng went to get Ryougi Shiki. Ryougi Shiki, who had slept for an entire day, had finally awakened not long ago. Her excessive sleepiness wasnt solely due to staying uptest night but also because she was a patient. After being nurtured by Chen Hengs Spiritual Energy, she became even sleepier but recovered faster. (The noon medicinal cuisine also yed a significant role, aiding in sleep; sleep is when the body recovers the quickest.) Book 6: Chapter 54:1: Virtual Reality Helmets Now for Sale, Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 54:1: Virtual Reality Helmets Now for Sale, Part 1 Whatis this? Why do these dishes give off such overwhelming Spiritual Energy? Little Heng, what ingredients did you use for these dishes? Fu Huas gaze, fixed on the dishes, shone as if she was marveling at low-grade natural treasures. With Fu Huas discerning eye, she could tell that these seemingly ordinary dishes held something profoundabundant Spiritual Energy. Observing the astonishing level of Spiritual Energy in these dishes, Fu Hua couldnt help wondering if an ordinary person could survive even a single bite, fearing they might be overwhelmed. Master, please have a seat first. I just purchased high-tier cooking, which allows me to create immortal dishes. The meat used in these dishes came from Gilgamesh and underwent special processing to convert the mana in the ingredients into Spiritual Energy. Consuming these dishes aids in cultivation. Then Chen Heng ced a specially prepared meal in front of Ryougi Shiki. Here, this is your medicinal cuisine. Chen Heng had prepared only five dishes and a medicinal cuisine, but these had kept him busy all afternoon. It was his first time, so he felt a bit inexperienced. High-tier cooking Fu Hua had seen the price of high-tier cooking. If she remembered correctly, it cost around 5,000 points. This is also for what happened this afternoon, as a way to apologize to you. Master, please eat. Afterward, you can focus on your cultivation. These dishes are incredibly helpful for it. Next time, you dont need to spend so much. I wasnt really angry, just a bit embarrassed at that moment. Also, dont use your Steal skill on me next time, got it? When Chen Heng mentioned what had happened that afternoon, Fu Hua, who had intended to forget about it, blushed again. Dont misunderstand. Its not out of shyness but anger. However, after looking at the high-quality dishes on the table, she gradually calmed her emotions. I understand, Master. I wont do it again next time. Sorry, I still dare to do so next time. Regardless of whether his master was angry or not, Chen Heng was now relieved to have achieved his goal; his master was no longer angry. By the way, Shiki, after you finish this medicinal cuisine, you should go back to sleep. Huh? Elder Brother, do I have to sleep more? I just woke up not too long ago. Right now, Ryougi Shiki did not feel like sleeping at all. This medicinal cuisine contains ingredients that help you sleep, and sleep is when the body recovers the fastest. Its for your own good. After you wake up tomorrow, I can teach you cultivation techniques, and you wont need medicinal cuisines with sleep-inducing ingredients anymore. No wonder I felt so sleepy this afternoon. It was all Elder Brothers doing. Isnt it all for your own good? After today, you can go back to eating regr food. Ill prepare a grand feast for you tomorrow. Dont worry. Alright. Chen Hengs continuous reassurance eventually persuaded Ryougi Shiki to eat the medicinal cuisine. Moreover, her initial reluctance disappeared after the first bite. After that, shepletely cast the drowsiness side effect to the back of her mind. Excellent! How fragrant! Seeing Ryougi Shiki peacefully enjoying her meal, Chen Heng eagerly turned his attention to the five immortal dishes before him. To be honest, he was very excited about these dishes. He had been anticipating this meal, which he had prepared himself, for quite some time. The fact that he had made it made all the difference in how he perceived its taste. More importantly, he had sampled the dishes after cooking them to be sure of the taste, which unleashed his inner glutton. Lets start the meal, Fu Hua said, noticing Chen Hengs avid gaze and knowing what to do. [TL Note: In a traditional Chinese meal setting, the most senior person at the table starts off the meal. In a family setting, those of the junior generation would sort of greet those of the senior generation with words like Senior, please eat. This will proceed in the order of most junior to the more senior members. As a master-disciple rtionship is simr to that of a family, Chen Heng had done his greeting and was waiting for his master to start off the meal.] Alright, Master. ------ Chen Heng thoroughly enjoyed the meal. High-tier cooking truly lived up to its reputation; the vors were outstanding. And Master, I cant resist anymore. I need to go and cultivate. Leave the dishes here; Ill clean up after Im done. Chen Heng couldnt hold back any longer. The immortal dishes made from high-tier cooking,bined with the Phantasmal Species meat and various immortal ingredients, were incredibly potent. When Chen Heng initially converted to cultivation, he jumped from the limit of a martial artist to the Nascent Soul Realms sixthyerthe Nascent Soul Realms mid-stage. In hisst cultivation session, he progressed to the Nascent Soul Realms seventhyer, reaching the Nascent Soul Realmste stage. Now, Chen Heng felt he might be an eighthyer Nascent Soul Realm cultivator. Having exceptional talent had its perks. However, it was worth noting that Chen Heng used a significant amount of immortal ingredients. Gilgamesh had provided the Phantasmal Species meat, but just this extraordinary meat would not be sufficient; the seasonings had to be ounted for. Fortunately, Chen Heng had plenty of immortal ingredients that he could use as condiments in his space. Since it was his first time preparing such a meal, he wasnt sure about the ideal quantity. As a result, he decided to use all avable ingredients, maximizing the medicinal properties within the dishes, pushing the potency to the limit of what the main ingredients could handle. How much good stuff did this kid use to make this meal? Fu Hua sighed as she watched Chen Heng disappear from the room. Although Fu Hua had eaten a lot, her high cultivation level allowed her to tolerate it. The immortal ingredients greatly benefited her, but they werent enough to push her to the next cultivation grade. After escorting Ryougi Shiki, who was in a wheelchair, back to Ryougi Shikis room and putting away the tableware, Fu Hua returned to her room. She then converted the Spiritual Energy she had absorbed from the meal into her own Spiritual Energy. Chen Heng had spatial jumped into his room. After sitting cross-legged, he circted the Chen n Cultivation Technique. The small purple sword in his dantian, which represented the nascent soul, pointed downward and began spinning rapidly. It gradually converted the Spiritual Energy obtained from the meals ingredients into Chen Hengs Spiritual Energy. After an indeterminate period of time, Chen Heng finally absorbed all the Spiritual Energy. His Spiritual Energy reached a critical point and began circting rapidly through his meridians. Boom! A considerable shock wave burst forth from Chen Hengs body, throwing his room into disarray. Thankfully, he had set up a barrier in advance to contain the shock wave in anticipation of a breakthrough and prevent it from spreading outside the room. Nevertheless, the room was a mess. Book 6: Chapter 54:2: Virtual Reality Helmets Now for Sale, Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 54:2: Virtual Reality Helmets Now for Sale, Part 2 Chen Heng had no intention of revealing his abilities and cultivation level to others. Strength was best kept hidden from outsiders. There were two types of reactions in such a situation. The first was those who believed you had no power and saw no reason to be wary of you. If they wanted to attack you, it would be extremely simple to catch them unawares and kill them. The second was those who knew you were stronger but couldnt discern the extent of it. They wouldnt readily engage in conflict, which avoided trouble. Phew! Chen Heng exhaled deeply, expelling some impurities from his Spiritual Energy, then opened his eyes. What greeted Chen Heng upon opening his eyes was the mess in his room. Items like water cups, picture frames, and books had been knocked over by the Spiritual Energy shock wave from his breakthrough. Chen Heng used his attraction ability to return all the fallen items to their original positions. Broken items, like the shattered water cup, were simply thrown into the trashcan. Chen Heng had found the breakthrough quite effortless. Those with exceptional talent like him rarely encountered bottlenecks in the early stages of cultivation, unless it was for major increases in cultivation realm. Small breakthroughs like these were a breeze once he had sufficient Spiritual Energy. After personally experiencing it, Chen Heng realized the difference between immortal dishes made from extraordinary ingredients and medicinal pills. Medicinal pills belonged to the category of rtively robust energy sources, and even the mildest medicinal pills might not fully manifest their effects, leading to the umtion of medicinal energy in the users body. There was a saying that medicine is three parts poison. Some prominent ns limited their descendants and disciples consumption of medicinal pills. However, immortal dishes were different. Immortal cuisine maximized the preservation of the energy contained within immortal ingredients. There was no need to worry about energy umtion or impure residues. The medicinal energy of immortal dishes was even gentler than the gentlest medicinal pills. Chen Heng couldnt hold back earlier simply because he had overindulged in the delicious dishes he had prepared himself. He had overeaten. After concluding his cultivation, Chen Heng thought of going downstairs to put away and do the dishes. However, he thought of something, so he did not go down. Instead, he used his Absolute Precognition. Going by his understanding of his master, even if he told Fu Hua not to do it, she was likely to clean up the dishes herself. Seeing that the dishes had indeed been done, Chen Heng sighed. Chen Heng opened the Dimension Administrators Associations chat interface to check the time. Ermfour hours passed already? That quickly? Since bing a cultivator, Ive rarely dedicated myself to serious cultivation. The only time I did, I broke through without spending much time. This is the first time Ive felt the timelessness of cultivation. Chen Heng spent 20 seconds contemting life, then opened the chat interface. Rather than contemting life, Chen Heng was more interested in whether the Dimension Administrators Association shop had released that virtual reality device. Communication between worlds should be quite fast, right? There should not be any nonsensical procedures, so it should be very efficient. I Have a Strong Presence: With Satou Kazumas guidance, Ive already taken up the thief ss. Queen of Ice and Snow: How does it feel? I Have a Strong Presence: Its quite interesting. The skills are incredibly unique. I feel the thief ss suits me perfectly. Enemy Detection, Steal, Detect Trap, Disarm Trap Combined with my ability to manipte presence, Im on the path to bing a one-hit-one-kill assassin. Kazuma the Brute: I have to admit, Kato Megumi has great talent. Unlike me, I can at best be an adventurer. Umaru-chan: Megumi, where are you? Iming to find you. I Have a Strong Presence: Im near the city gate. Umaru-chan: Wait for me; Im on my way. nk Never Loses: Ive said it several times, but I have to say it again: online virtual reality gaming is simply amazing! Its just that this equipment is a bit expensive. I had to use all my savings to buy two devices, and there was a purchase limit. Lord of the White Night: Youre already doing quite well. At least you can buy more. As for me, Im a solitary person, and the Dimension Administrators Association knows my situation, so they wont sell me any extra devices. nk Never Loses: Huh? Arent people allowed to buy multiple devices? Lord of the White Night: Well, at least not me. He Who Knows Fate: Have all of you started ying this game? Kaltsit: You finally showed up; we called you, but you didnt respond. He Who Knows Fate: Oh, thats normal. I was breaking through earlier. Cultivation takes a lot of time. Just breaking through one level of the Nascent Soul Realm took me four hours, and I dont even feel much of a difference. Herrscher of Pufferfish: You broke through again? Didnt you just do that recently? t-Chested Chinese: Little Heng broke through this time mainly because the immortal dishes he made today were exceptionally nourishing. They contained an abundance of Spiritual Energy. In my estimation, if an ordinary cultivator refined the Spiritual Energy from them, there would be a high chance of breaking through two cultivation realms. He Who Knows Fate: Well, thats how it is. The higher the grade of the cultivation technique, the more Spiritual Energy it requires. He Who Knows Fate: Anyhow, enough about that. When did the virtual reality devicee out? One Punch Baldy: Three hours ago. This real-worldwork is just fantastic. You can even adjust your own strength as you like. In this world, I can finally use my full power. One Punch Baldy: Combining training and gaming is simply amazing. Kazuma the Brute: Speaking of which, Saitama is also a gamer. He loves ying games, but it seems hes not that great at them. He keeps losing to King. [TL Note: King is from the One Punch Man anime/manga and is one of the S-ss heroes. However, he is just an ordinary person who was misunderstood, identally gaining credit for many of Saitamas heroic acts. Here is more information on King: /wiki/King.] One Punch Baldy: Ill give you one more chance. Kazuma the Brute: Powerhouses teaming up, please bring me along! He Who Knows Fate: Hey, hang on, dont change the subject. Tell me more about this virtual reality device. Workaholic Gil: This virtual reality device costs 1,000 points, and you have to pay one point for every 24 hours spent in the game. Overall, its not too expensive. Umaru-chan: This mode feels like using a prepaid card. Ill probably invest a lot of points in this device in the future. Queen of Ice and Snow: Also, the 1,000 doesnt include the points needed to form your avatar. Queen of Ice and Snow: The stronger the avatar you form in Satou Kazumas world, the more points it requires. Also, if you die and revive, you need to pay an additional 20 percent of the points required to reform the avatar, but you retain your gains. Lord of the White Night: Actually, this is pretty good. Its like having a lot of extra lives, as long as you have enough points. Kazuma the Brute: Yeah, even though you need to spend points, your safety is guaranteed. Book 6: Chapter 55:1: Chen Heng: I’m an Alchemist! Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 55:1: Chen Heng: Im an Alchemist! Part 1 Queen of Ice and Snow: If Im not mistaken, you earn a portion of the one point we pay for each day, right? Kazuma the Brute: How did you know? Efreet: Isnt it obvious? If you werent making a profit, youd beining by now. Without this helmet, youd earn points every time we visited your world, based on the previous agreement. Its just a matter of putting ourselves in your shoes. Easy to figure out, really. Kazuma the Brute: Hehe! God Sai: So, how much is your cut? Kazuma the Brute: After a discussion with the Dimension Administrators Association Customer Service, I get 20 percent of the profit. My world takes 20 percent, and the Dimension Administrators Association takes 10 percent. The remaining 50 percent covers maintenance costs and other operating expenses. Fallen Angel Gabriel: Its normal for the world consciousness and Satou Kazuma to get royalties, but why does the Dimension Administrators Association charge fees? Kazuma the Brute: Youre asking the wrong person; I didnt make these rules. Time Witch: I think its quite reasonable. After all, the Dimension Administrators Association contributed something to make this happen. Vengeance Witch: I feel its like the retailers making a profit off the difference in sales price and cost price. Vengeance Witch: Ah Heng, lets party up. He Who Knows Fate: Whats your ss? Vengeance Witch: Arch priest. He Who Knows Fate: Huh? Vengeance Witch: Whats wrong? Are you not satisfied with my ss? He Who Knows Fate: No. How can that be? The arch priest ss is extremely good. Not only does it have a certain level of offensive strength, but it also can provide plenty of support for party members. However, it just does not seem to suit you, no matter how I look at it. How are you going to live up to the mes of vengeance that you ignite in you? Vengeance Witch: People need to move forward, you know. Besides, when I constructed my avatar this time, I didnt add any additional abilities, just the basic physical attributes, soe online quickly and protect me. He Who Knows Fate: But Im just an adventurer, you know? You know about adventurers, right? Were the lowest of the low when ites to sses. Kazuma the Brute: Ouch! I feel offended. Time Witch: Its fine, Elder Brother. Im here, too, and Im an arch wizard. He Who Knows Fate: It looks like it will be up to my younger sister at critical moments. Vengeance Witch: Enough talk. Come online already. After seeing Jeanne dArcs constant urging, Chen Heng left the chat interface and opened the store. As soon as he entered the store, he saw the virtual reality helmet prominently disyed at the top, with a special offerbel behind it. The original price of this virtual reality helmet was 2,000 points, but for the first three days of itsunch, it was avable at a 50 percent discount. Chen Heng checked how many helmets he could buy because he had heard from people in the Dimension Administrators Association that there was a purchase limit for helmets. (Purchase limit 5/5) Excellent. It is indeed limited. However, the limit for me seems a lot higher than for ordinary Dimension Administrators Association members. Indeed, administrators can do as they please. He Who Knows Fate: Sirin, did you buy a helmet? Herrscher of Pufferfish: Yes, I did. Elder Sister Luo Li gave me the points. Shes really nice! Huh? She got bribed with one VR helmet? You are a five-core Herrscher. Have some dignity!Although Sirin hasnt reached the level of being lured away by a lollipop, shes not far off. He Who Knows Fate: Master, what about you? t-Chested Chinese: I didnt buy one. He Who Knows Fate: I see. Chen Heng realized why his master hadnt bought one. It was probably because his master didnt have enough points. Although it sounded a bit unkind, Chen Hengs master hadnt taken on any missions recently, so points were tight. This was understandable. Moreover, if Chen Heng remembered correctly, he had signed a contract with his master regarding the rental of the Pok Ball containing the Honkai Gods consciousness. It was 1,000 points per month, settled at the end of each month. He needed to ask Fu Hua to terminate that contract. Now that their worlds had merged, that thing was useless, and he didnt want to take points from his master. Chen Heng returned to the store interface and promptly bought three helmets. He sent one to Fu Hua and another to Ryougi Shiki. Fu Hua didnt have any points, and Ryougi Shiki had even fewer. Chen Heng bought Fu Hua a helmet because she was his master. There was nothing wrong with being filial to ones master, right? As for Ryougi Shiki, it was more ofpensation because Chen Heng had obtained the Absolute Precognition thanks to her. Although he couldnt find that ability in the Dimension Administrators Association, just repairing it cost 100,000 points. If he could buy the ability, it would be even more expensive for sure. As for the others, Chen Heng didnt need to worry. They were all adults, and earning points should be easy for them. After finishing all these tasks, Chen Heng took out the remaining helmet and examined it. The helmet was white, but its color was adjustable. It looked like a motorcycle helmet, but with a vertical antenna at the back, and there were some purple patterns on its surface, giving it a futuristic appearance. Whats the antenna for? Is it for receiving signals, like world signals? Chen Heng took out the instruction manual, which was only three pages long, and studied it. It exined that the helmet had three forms: helmet mode, sses mode, and game warehouse mode. To switch between modes, you just needed to press the button near the left ear. There was no power button on the helmet. Once you had put it on and established a connection, you could enter the game world (another world) just by thinking about it. During use, the helmet provided five seconds of invincibility for the user if someone attacked the user in reality while the user was in Satou Kazumas world, and it would alert the user immediately. A new, unused helmet would bind to the first person who put it on. The remaining pages exined how to adjust sensory feedback and pain levels, log off, and perform other actions when using the helmet to enter Satou Kazumas world. Book 6: Chapter 55:2: Chen Heng: I’m an Alchemist! Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 55:2: Chen Heng: Im an Alchemist! Part 2 After studying the instruction manual for a while, Chen Hengy on his bed and put on the helmet, opting against the game warehouse and sses modes. After donning the helmet, Chen Heng thought, Start. Following a brief moment of mental disorientation, he found himself in an entirely white space. This white space was for establishing his identity, essentially creating his character. Within this space, he could choose his ss, gender, appearance, age, and more. He could make adjustments to sensory feedback and other aspects within the game. Please select your ss. Just as Chen Heng sized up this pure-white space, an airy voice echoed in this space, sounding very pleasant. With such a pleasant voice, the speaker has to be a very genteel youngdy, right? Chen Heng thought upon hearing this voice. ss? Isnt my ss adventurer? Chen Heng recalled selecting a ss before, which was adventurer. Could he choose another ss this time? Your adventurer ss is your true bodys ss. This time, youre entering this world as an avatar, so you can choose a different ss. Youll also gain all the skills and bonuses associated with this new ss as normal. It appeared that the owner of this airy voice was highly intelligent or possibly a staff member doing a cameo. At least she could answer Chen Hengs questions. Thats fantastic! What sses can I choose from? Why arent they disyed? Didnt you already see them? When? Chen Heng was momentarily puzzled. When your true body arrived in this world, didnt you see the sses you could choose from? Why should I disy them again? After a few queries from Chen Heng, the voice seemed to grow impatient. This Customer Service, is that you? Huh? How did you know? The owner of the voice seemed surprised. Although Ive never heard your voice, your tone sounds just like that of Customer Service. It gives off a temperamental vibe and soundszy. Now, I suspect I know where the 10 percent profit for the Dimension Administrators Association ends up. Tsk! How can you say that a world consciousness iszy? Im just being efficient and saving energy. Hurry up and choose a ss. After you do, go in quickly. After Chen Heng figured out it was Customer Service, she immediately revealed her true colors. The apparent diligence in the airy voice instantly gave way to impatience. By the way, Customer Service, your voice sounds quite nice. Thank you for thepliment, but ttery wont get you anywhere. I have no rewards to offer you, so pick your sses quickly and stop bothering me, Customer Service responded. Why are you in such a hurry? Eager to ck off, are you? Besides, as I asked earlier, show me the list of sses. Youre quite a handful. Although Customer Service said it was troublesome, she still disyed the list of avable sses on a floating screen in front of Chen Heng. ErmCustomer Service, why do some of these sses seem unusual? I dont recall hearing about them in that world, like this one, alchemist, Chen Heng asked, pointing to a ss on the list. Oh, that ss? Its a hidden ss, only revealed when your Will Energy reaches a certain standard. Although its a hidden ss, alchemists have low early-gamebat prowess. Well, you probably wont need to worry about yourbat prowess. If you intend to use it as a support profession, its still a good choice. Then Ill go with this one. Chen Heng quickly decided on alchemist. Although it sounded like a production ss, he couldnt resist the allure of being an alchemist. It had a certain level of sophistication. Moreover, what Chen Hengcked most at the moment wasnt potent attack skills but practical skills. Alright, choosing this ss is fine, but when you create your avatarter, youll need to invest points into an avatar that meets the minimum Will Energy requirement for an alchemist, Customer Service rified. OK, no problem. Alright, gender, appearance, age, and such, do you want to make any changes? If you have someones physical data in mind, you can project it in this world, even a female appearance. As you are an administrator, you can even choose from all members physical parameters. The Dimension Administrators Association seems to have records. No need. I think Im handsome enough. I feel you have some misconceptions about me. Do you think Im a pervert? Arent you? If youre not a pervert, why did you use the Steal skill on your master? By the way, your masters data is here, too. I feel that your masters official data is fake. They are clearly t. How do you know about that? Chen Heng was surprised by Customer Services knowledge. However, his attention quickly shifted to another pressing question: How does Customer Service know about this? Who am I? Im the customer service, a former world consciousness! Dont underestimate the customer service position. The customer service wields significant power within the Dimension Administrators Association. At least I can ess some records from members worlds. By the way, you do qualify as Kazuma the Brutes brutish big brother, Customer Service exined. Alright, thats enough. Shut up. Ill use my current physical data, Chen Heng snapped. Alright, alright. You can set the specific parameters yourself. Once youre done, let me know. As soon as Customer Service finished speaking, the floating screen disying ss choices disappeared. A screen with all of Chen Hengs physical data, including height, age, physical fitness, abilities, and cultivation realm, among other highly detailed information took its ce. Chen Heng understood this was the time to get squeezed, just as Skadi and the instruction manual had mentioned. The stronger he made his avatar in this world, the more points it would cost him. He meticulously reviewed his physical data and began making adjustments one by one. After spending ten minutes on this task, Chen Heng finally settled on the abilities, items, and physical attributes he wanted to carry into this world. First and foremost, he chose to replicate all his physical attributes. He had grown ustomed to his current physical state. Abrupt changes in strength, stamina, or other aspects would significantly affect his performance. Besides, given the likelihood of frequent travel between the two worlds, alternating between two sets of physical attributes would only confuse him, offering no real benefit. For a skilled individual, even the slightest mistake could prove fatal. Book 6: Chapter 56: Customer Service, I’ll Remember This! Book 6: Chapter 56: Customer Service, Ill Remember This! Now, it was time to choose abilities. Chen Heng didnt select attraction, spatial, or gravity abilities; instead, he chose his electromaic ability, bringing only this one ability with him. He omitted attraction and spatial abilities due to their high cost, and the reason for not selecting gravity was simply that the electromaic ability was more suitable. The electromaic control ability was not only highly versatile but alsoplemented Chen Hengs Electromaic Star Sniper Rifle. As for the cultivators cultivation realm, Chen Heng didnt select any. Now, the crucial part was Will Energy. After much contemtion, Chen Heng decided to give his alternate world avatar one-fifth of his original Will Energy. Initially, he intended to go even lower, but the screen indicated that going below this threshold wouldnt activate the alchemist ss. Ability strength was directly linked to Will Energy strength. With Chen Hengs current Will Energy, even just one-fifth should be sufficient to bring his electromaic control ability to a level close to Lvl 5. Chen Hengs Will Energy level far exceeded that of Level 5 ability users from the beginning. Combined with two subsequent Will Energy enhancements, a portion of his ancestors Will Energy, and theter Chiliad Mind Tempering Technique he practiced (the method used to refine the Will Energy swords when cultivating the Chiliad Sword Conception; he named it himself), Chen Heng wasnt even sure of his full power in all-outbat. He wasnt worried about encountering overly powerful entities that might lead to his demise because the game had an emergency mechanism. If faced with a lethal attack, he could be invulnerable for one second and quickly project a portion of his strength. Of course, this came at the cost of points. Skills like Snipe, Steal, firearm proficiency, high-tier cooking, and swordsmanship didnt require additional points for his avatar. These were knowledge-based skills or techniques executed by Chen Hengs physical body and would not increase the Dimension Administrators Associations operating costs. As for items, Chen Heng chose to bring his already upgraded Electromaic Star Sniper Rifle +5. It had started to live up to its imposing namebut only started. Sniping stars were still beyond it, but meteorites were now within its capabilities. Since Chen Heng had chosen to start as an alchemist with no initialbat prowess, he decided to bring a weapon that could be used without great strength. Within his spatial storage, the Electromaic Star Sniper Rifle was the best choice, especially considering he brought the electromaic ability toplement it. Besides the Electromaic Star Sniper Rifle, Chen Heng also packed some everyday items into his three-meter-cube spatial storage, like cookware, utensils, and seasonings. After some contemtion, he added a spiritual sword to the spatial storagethe sword he had used to shave the One-Punch Bear. The One-Punch Bear was considered a high-level monster in Satou Kazumas world, and this spiritual sword could prate its fur defenses, making it quite valuable in this world. As an alchemist with no initialbat capabilities, it made sense for Chen Heng to have a decent weapon on hand. He had the Electromaic Star Sniper Rifle, which had decent firepower, and to prevent enemies from getting in his face, he included a sword for closebat. All in all, there should not be any problems. After Chen Heng selected all the items he wanted to bring, he closed the interface and bellowed in the vast, white space, Alright, Im done. Just say youre done. Why shout so loudly? Now that youve made your choices, its time to enter the game. Three, two Wait, is there no other procedure? One! As Customer Service counted down, a massive, seemingly bottomless pit appeared abruptly beneath Chen Hengs feet. I The gaping hole beneath Chen Heng caught him off-guard and swallowed him. ------ Hengwake up In a daze, Chen Heng thought he heard someone calling him. He slowly opened his eyes, first seeing a head of silver hair and then a reasonably sized chest. Uh, Jeanne dArc, whatsgoing on? Struggling to sit up from Jeanne dArcs embrace, Chen Heng found himself unable to, due to his groggy state. It felt like waking up from a deep sleep, with his bodycking strength. Although he hadnt seen the face yet, the silver hair and the knowledge of his own name narrowed down the possibilities. You might wonder why its not Luo Li. Well, considering Luo Lis bust size, while it might not cause heartache or tears Lets not dwell on that; its a sensitive topic that would get one beaten up. Ah Heng, youre awake. The surgery went well. Huh? Having just woken up, Chen Heng was utterly perplexed to hear this. He froze. If this were a normal situation, Chen Heng wouldnt take this seriously. But after being tricked by Customer Service, his mind was still in a daze. Chen Heng was genuinely concerned now, wondering if Customer Service had pulled something on him. Alright. Stop messing around. Another familiar voice came from the side. It was Luo Lis. Alright, replied Jeanne dArc, who usually wasnt this easygoing. However, considering that her helmet was purchased by the rich Luo Li, Jeanne dArc had to defer to Luo Li. Jeanne dArc was no different from ordinary people in this situation. After resting for a while and regaining his strength, Chen Heng finally sat up from Jeanne dArcs embrace. The first thing he did was touch his face, throat, and chest to confirm that Customer Service hadnt yed a trick on him. As for why he didnt immediately check the status of his little brotherwell, Luo Li and Jeanne dArc were still present, so he felt a bit awkward. Elder Brother, dont worry. Everything is fine, Luo Li reassured Chen Heng when she noticed his nervousness. Although she didnt understand why her brother suddenly seemed a bit slow in the head, she believed it was her duty as his younger sister to alleviate his concernsand improve her favorability at the same time! Phew, you scared me there, Jeanne dArc. Dont pull such pranks next time. After confirming that nothing was amiss, Chen Heng did some simple exercises to warm up his body. With the weakness in his body gone, Chen Heng assessed his surroundings. He noticed that besides himself, Jeanne dArc, and Luo Li, Sirin, Kato Megumi, Umaru-chan, and Saitama were also present. They were under arge tree, surrounded by an endless grasnd, with some Giant Toad corpses nearbyevidence of a recent battle. Hey, Little Li, did you guys experience this when entering the game? Suddenly getting swallowed by a hole under your feet? Well, Jeanne dArc, Sirin, and I were transported near Satou Kazumas residence via a teleportation ritual array. As for the others, Im not sure. Oh, I also arrived through a teleportation ritual array. Saitama raised his hand. Umaru-chan and I did, too. Hmmdoes this give me reason to suspect Customer Service singled me out? No, I cant tolerate this. I need to ask Customer Service, Chen Heng pondered while rubbing his chin, feeling aggrieved by what he perceived as unfair treatment. Hence, he decided to question Customer Service. Customer Service,e out. Why is my arrival method different from others? Did you intentionally single me out? Dont get me wrong. I didnt intentionally single you out. Your arrival method is unorthodox becausewell, your ss is different from the others. Special cases deserve special treatment, right? Then werent you afraid I might suddenly appear in the wilderness and get mauled by some passing beast? Also, why didnt I appear near Satou Kazumas residence? Because because your unique teleportation method could have disrupted the teleportation ritual array in Satou Kazumas residence, potentially damaging it, so I just sent you near your family instead. So, youre saying you could have sent me to Satou Kazumas residence, but you chose the battlefield because you were afraid my unusual teleportation method might damage his teleportation ritual array? Youre quite clever. Chen Heng became increasingly irritated. Between me and the teleportation ritual array, you chose the ritual array? He abruptly terminated the chat interface. Although Customer Services exnation seemed a bit dubious, at least she gave Chen Heng a reason. He would have to verify the credibility of this exnation himself. Chen Heng couldnt believe he received special treatment just because of his unique ss. After all, he had chosen a support ss. Thus, he had reason to suspect that Customer Service had taken advantage of official duties to vent a personal grudge against him. It did not matter if he could not find any evidence now. He did not believe that none of the many Dimension Administrators Association members would get a hidden ss. After all, there were so many people in the Dimension Administrators Association. If Chen Heng found evidence of Customer Service exacting a personal grudge during official duties, then Chen Heng initially wanted to take his grudge list out and ce Customer Service on it. However, he patted himself down for quite a while before recalling his notebook was on his true body, and this was just an avatar. Ill remember this first and write it down after I return. Umaru-chan, Sage Megumi, and Saitama, its great to meet you in person, Chen Heng greeted the concerned individuals nearby. Book 6: Chapter 57:1: An Alchemist’s Abilities, Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 57:1: An Alchemists Abilities, Part 1 After some introductions, Chen Heng learned what sses everyone had chosen. Saitama was a martial artist, Sage Megumi was a thief, Sirin was a sentinel (akin to an archer), Umaru-chan was a wizard, Jeanne dArc was an arch priest, and Luo Li was an arch wizard. As for Chen Heng himself, he had chosen a support ss: alchemist. Alchemist? Howe I havent heard of it? Is it a hidden ss? It must be very powerful, eximed Umaru-chan, her eyes lighting up at the mention of alchemy. Hidden ss? Why didnt I get one? Thats unfair. Saitama, an avid gamer, knew what hidden sses meant, and they usually indicated something exceptional. Well, you see, my hidden ss is more of a support type. Strictly speaking, its more of a research-oriented talent. It involves things like crafting magical puppets and brewing potions. In the early stages, it doesnt offer muchbat prowess and isnt suitable for those who need immediatebat abilities. Its also not a good fit for those uninterested in research. Moreover, alchemy requires a significant amount of Will Energy, Chen Heng exined to the group, outlining the characteristics of the alchemist ss. I see. So, even if alchemist were avable, it might not be suitable for Umaru-chan and me because it doesnt provide significantbat strength in the early stages. Kato Megumi did not react emotionally after she heard Chen Hengs exnation. Instead, she calmly analyzed it. Exactly, Chen Heng affirmed. So, Chen Heng, after choosing this ss, did you spend a lot of points to build your avatar? How else can you ensure your survivability? Tell me, how many points did you spend? Umaru-chan suddenly grew curious about how many points Chen Heng had invested. Well, now that you mention it, Customer Service didnt even tell me how many points I spent. Never mind. Let me check my bnce. Chen Heng felt increasingly suspicious of Customer Services intentions, especially after being teleported without knowing the point cost. Bnce: 86,649 If Chen Heng recalled his previous bnce correctly, this meant he had spent 999 points to create his avatar this time. I spent 999 points. I wonder if thats considered high or low? Without information on the cost of enhancing attributes, Chen Heng couldnt tell if this was a significant amountpared to the others. Thats quite expensive! I only spent a little over 300 points. However, even with just 300 points, its still a burden for me. My abilities havent developed much, sopleting missions is a bit challenging. Ive mostly been frugal, relying on the asional easy tasks for now. Standing beside Kato Megumi, Umaru-chan showed an envious look after learning about Chen Hengs 999-point expenditure. ErmUmaru-chan, are you short on points? Do you need me to lend you some? Although Kato Megumi still wore an expressionless face, her eyes revealed concern when she heard how broke Umaru-chan was. Hey, do you have a lot of points, Megumi? I remember we both joined the Dimension Administrators Association around the same time, right? We awakened our abilities at almost the same time, too. Why do you sound so much like a wealthy person? Umaru-chan took a step back, eyeing Kato Megumi as if assessing a potential enemy. My ability is presence maniption, so I have a significant advantage when handling missions dealing with people. Theres a useful item in the Dimension Administrators Associations store that suits me perfectly. Its called the enhanced Death God Elementary School Students Watch. It can fire a highly potent tranquilizer needle. The downside is that it has a very short range, basically not hitting anything beyond ten meters, with an effective range of only three meters. However, its perfect for me. [TL Note: The Death God Elementary School Student is a reference to Edogawa Conan, from Detective Conan. Im not sure if this nickname was used in English, but it seems quite prevalent in Chinese and Japanese circles. The nickname stems from him being involved with so many murder cases that it seemed like there was something supernaturally connecting him to death. Detective Conan is about a man who was reverted to a younger age as a result of poison. The anime is about solving cases and finding an antidote to the poison so he can return to his true age. Here is more information about the watch in question: /wiki/Stun-Gun_Wristwatch. Here is more information about Edogawa Conan: /wiki/Conan_Edogawa.] I usually lower my presence to the minimum during missions and slowly approach my target from behind. If the situation allows, I shoot from within a meter, and this approach gives me a 90-percentpletion rate. What about the remaining 10 percent? Oh, that? There was one time I encountered a transmigrator who had an exceptionally high resistance to tranquilizers. However, despite his high resistance, he couldnt defeat me. He voluntarily returned to his world. He exined that his resistance was due to frequent hits in the neck by this type of tranquilizer, which led to him developing immunity and frequent neck pain. I think his name was MouriKogoro. [TL Note: Mouri Kogoro is the main protagonist of Detective Conan. In the English version, he is known as Richard Moore. Mouri Kogoro is a private investigator whom Conan uses as a front to investigate the people who caused him to revert to a child. Conan asionally knocks out Mouri Kogoro using the Stun-Gun Wristwatch and impersonates Mouri Kogoro to solve the case. Heres more information about Mouri Kogoro: /wiki/Kogoro_Mouri.] Isnt that too risky? What if you encounter someone else whos hostile and has extremely high resistance? Umaru-chan expressed genuine concern for her friend. Its alright. I can manipte my presence, and the use of that needle is quite discreet, almost silent. It doesnt draw much attention from outsiders, and my presence remains extremely low. This ability is indeed very useful, butit makes my existence feel even more insignificant in daily life. Umaru-chan opened her mouth but didnt know how to console Kato Megumi. By the way, did you guys just fight a Giant Toad? Noticing the lull in the conversation, Chen Heng decided to lighten the mood and change the topic. Yes. Umaru-chan picked up the conversation and gave Chen Heng a grateful look. I heard from Satou Kazuma that Giant Toads are the first monsters adventurers usually hunt. They have low attack power and the disadvantage of being unable to move when attacking, so we went after them, exined Jeanne dArc, fiddling with her staff. Jeanne dArc, where did you get your staff? Was it a gift from Satou Kazumas party? Chen Heng noticed that not only Jeanne dArc but also Umaru-chan and Luo Li had staffs, while Kato Megumi had a dagger, Saitama had gloves, and Sirin had a bow. Huh? Isnt this newbie gear? You get it when you create your character. Elder Brother, maybe you should check your spatial storage for extra equipment. Oh. Newbie gear? Let me see. After hearing Sirins exnation, Chen Heng inspected his spatial storage. Initially, Chen Heng thought Customer Service had tricked him again. However, upon opening his spatial storage, he realized he had indeed received newbie gear. However, Chen Hengs newbie gear was different from Sirins, Luo Lis, and the others. His gearprised technical-lookingboratory equipment: beakers, ssware, arge pot, a small pot, and some peculiar materials. Chen Heng thought about it. I am an alchemist, a support ss. Having such items for my newbie gear seems about right. Book 6: Chapter 57:2: An Alchemist’s Abilities, Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 57:2: An Alchemists Abilities, Part 2 Oh, I see my newbie gear now, but its different from yours. Mine are alchemical materials and equipment, Chen Heng said while opening his yer profile. Name: Chen Heng ss: Alchemist Level: 1 (0/100) Alchemy Level: 1 Learnable Recipes: Micro Mana Recovery Potion (Small Blue Potion) (Can restore a small amount of mana and Will Energy) (Unlockable with 100,000 eris or 10 points) Micro Health Recovery Potion (Small Red Potion) (Can restore a small amount of stamina and health) (Unlockable with 100,000 eris or 10 points) Skills: Alchemy (Equivalent Exchange): Not upgradable (Can transform items into other items of equal value following thew of equivalent exchange. However, its impossible to change items into something whose specificposition is not understood. This process consumes a certain amount of resources and can utilize valuable items, stamina, mana, Spiritual Energy, Will Energy, vitality, and even souls. A Philosophers Stone is the best material and can even create something from nothing.) [TL Note: This Alchemy skill seems to be inspired by Full Metal Alchemist. Here is more information about this anime/manga: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fullmetal_Alchemist.] Chen Heng examined his yer profile and then crouched down, using his electromaic ability to summon a small pile of iron sand from the soil. He then attempted to use his alchemical skill to transform it. First, Chen Heng thought about turning the iron sand in his hand into a key. After a slight drain on his Will Energy, the iron sand indeed transformed into an iron key, as he had intended. Then, he tried to convert this key into an iron bowl. After expending a bit of Will Energy, he seeded. However, when he attempted to turn this iron bowl into a porcin bowl, he seeded but noticed that it consumed at least five times more Will Energy than transforming it into an iron bowl. Of course, this increased cost didnt bother him much. He continued experimenting, attempting to turn this porcin bowl into a spear. This time, he failed. Chen Heng studied the introduction to this skill and discovered the problem. The value of a porcin bowl was not equal to that of a spear, resulting in the failure. Should I use more material? With a swift motion of his hand, Chen Heng summoned countless tiny grains of iron sand. The iron sand within a radius of several dozen meters floated up from the ground as if responding to his call and converged above his palm. This time, the volume of the iron sand was significantlyrger than before. Chen Heng activated his skill and sessfully transformed the iron sand in his hand into a long spear. For his next experiment, he attempted to transmute this long spear into a hand grenade. However, once again, he met with failure. Chen Heng believed that hisck of understanding of the internal structure andposition of a hand grenade was the reason behind this failure. The onlookers standing at a distance observed Chen Heng conducting these experiments. He transformed a heap of iron sand into a key, then into a bowl, and even into a porcin bowl. Surprisingly, he eventually seeded in creating a long spear. It was evident to the group that Chen Heng was experimenting with a new skill, so they watched quietly, not disturbing him. Youve waited long enough. Ive be familiar with the alchemists skill, Chen Heng said as he brushed nonexistent dust off his hands and stood up. Is this what alchemists do? It looks so magical. I also want to be an alchemist, Elder Brother. Forget it. To be an alchemist, you need to understand theposition of the items youre trying to create. It requires patience to be sessful. You dont have the patience for it, and youd need a lot of Will Energy as a foundation. Tsk! Whatever. Alchemy doesnt seem that great anyway. The Herrscher of Reasons core is much better, Sirin remarked, taking the opportunity to taunt Chen Heng after his rebuff. She then turned away, no longer paying him any attention. Chen Heng had no response to this. In a way, the Herrscher of Reason did indeed have greaterbat prowess. The Herrscher of Reason could create weapons or items from nothing if he understood theirposition. Furthermore, he could store these items for quick materialization in the future. In contrast, alchemy followed the principle of equivalent exchange, meaning you had to give something of equal value to get what you wanted. The Herrscher of Reason did indeed create out of nothing. No wonder that after the world merger, the world consciousness decided to nerf all those Herrscher Cores. Each of those Herrscher Cores was a bug in its own right, but some Herrschers just didnt use them. Nevertheless, even with these considerations, Chen Heng felt his Alchemy skill was well worth it. Maybe as he delved deeper into alchemy, his perspective would change. At this point, though, he could only be considered an alchemy novice. Alright, alright, Ive familiarized myself with the skill. So, where should we go to level up now? Chen Heng was eager to level up because it meant unlocking more potion recipes. Besides, he was running low on eris because the potion recipes required eris to purchase. Sure, he could use points, but why use points when eris could solve the problem? Points were too valuable to waste. It wasnt just about the recipes. Having a recipe was one thing; Chen Heng needed materials for concoction. These materials required eris or points to obtain. Obviously, being an alchemist was a costly endeavor. How about we continue to fight the Giant Toads? Saitama suggested. Why? Giant Toads dont seem like theyd be worth much. Chen Heng didnt quite grasp Saitamas proposal. Because you can bring in-game items back to the real world. Plus, your master said Giant Toad meat was incredibly delicious, so I thought Id gather some Giant Toad meat and bring it back to Genos. Itll solve our food problems for a long time. Saitama scratched his bald head, somewhat embarrassed. [TL Note: Genos is the deuteragonist of One-Punch Man. He is a cyborg and Saitamas disciple. Here is more information on him: /wiki/Genos.] That makes sense. Lets go hunt some Giant Toads, Chen Heng agreed. A glutton like him couldnt resist such a proposal. Book 6: Chapter 58:1: Fifty-Fifty Split of the Giant Toads with Saitama, Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 58:1: Fifty-Fifty Split of the Giant Toads with Saitama, Part 1 Hey, Saitama, why didnt you restore your original thick hair in the game setting? Because if I have hair in the game but not in reality, it would feel pretty unbnced. Ive been searching for a solution to my hair loss in the Dimension Administrators Associations store, and just yesterday, I finally found one. However, its asking for 1,000,000 points! Hah! It wants so many points to solve a hair loss problem? Isnt that daylight robbery? Its even faster than robbery; at least in my world, no one can beat me, Saitama replied with a hint of frustration after some silence. He even clenched his fists as if preparing to vent on someone. Im sorry if I offended you. By the way, Im curious. How much of your original strength did you bring into this game? asked Chen Heng to ensure everyones capabilities were clear, so that they wouldnt be caught off-guard by formidable enemies. I spent 300 points and brought all my physical qualities and abilities into this avatar. Strictly speaking, I might be stronger than my real self now because Ive also learned some skills, Umaru-chan admitted somewhat mncholically. Even so, it was the truth. I spent 450 points, bringing in all my abilities, including my presence maniption and physical enhancement abilities. Since I chose the thief ss, its necessary to be as familiar as possible with my body, Sage Megumi replied, apparently slightly stronger than Umaru-chan based on points. I spent 600 points, bringing in 0.2 percent of my physical attributes Well, Saitama was the clear winner here. Spending 600 points for just 0.2 percent of his physical attributes was indeed terrifying. Saitamas statement even earned him an incredulous look from Umaru-chan. I used 500 points and didnt bring any abilities, Jeanne dArc exined, the fourth to do so. As for me, I spent 800 points, bringing only my physical attributes and spatial ability, Sirin said. Her physical attributes were nothing to brag about and practically could be ignored, but her spatial ability was expensive. A single spatial ability alone cost almost 800 points. While exining, Sirin disyed her floating wings and Subspace Lances. Are you nning to shoot Subspace Lances like arrows? Is that why you chose the sentinel ss? Chen Heng couldnt help but wonder, seeing Sirin with three Subspace Lances. He had the urge toment but refrained after ncing at Sirin. I brought a portion of my time ability, spending 1,500 points. Because I knew my brother mighte to y, I spent a bit more points just in case of emergency. Luo Lis words touched Chen Heng a little. Her willingness to spend so many points on bringing a part of her time ability to protect him moved him, although it also gave him a hint of freeloading guilt, like he was mooching off a woman. After tallying everyones abilities, Chen Heng assigned tasks. As the only Dimension Administrators Association administrator here and the biggest lender, he naturally became the party leader. The ss distribution in Chen Hengs party was quite uneven. Saitama was the only front-liner, but this was no problem. The weak monsters practically could not even get close. Umaru-chan was a wizard; Luo Li, an arch wizard; and Sirin, a sentinel; Chen Heng could also act as an archer. The ranged members would eliminate most of these monsters before they could approach Saitama. Alright, Ill go lure the monsters. Sage Megumi nodded at everyone, then seemed to disappear from view. Well, not exactly disappear, but her presence became extremely faint, like a small pebble in a pile of rubble, unnoticeable. Now, the weaker members, like Umaru-chan,pletely ignored Sage Megumi. Combined with her thief ss skills, Sage Megumi was practically invisible. Even Chen Heng couldnt sense Sage Megumis presence because his avatars Will Energy did not match his true bodys. After a while, ground tremors slowly approached Chen Heng and the others. Chen Heng, who was already perched on a tree, looking into the distance, adjusted the 10x magnification on his Electromaic Star Sniper Rifle and saw Sage Megumi and a group of Giant Toads behind her. Everyone, be ready. Sage Megumi has attracted some Giant Toads, a total of 12. Stay coordinated. Chen Heng wasnt worried that his team couldnt handle these 12 Giant Toads. What concerned him more was whether they could coordinate effectively. Fortunately, his concerns were unfounded. The teams cooperation was excellent, and they didnt need Chen Hengs intervention. These team members must have had some prior coordination experience, likely from dealing with several waves of Giant Toads before Chen Heng joined. Sirin used the archer sss Foresight skill to spot the Giant Toads, then immediately started firing. Despite her archer-type ss, Sirin didnt use the bow she had; that was purely decorative. She mentioned she had also learned a Snipe skill simr to the one Chen Heng had as an adventurer. This skill extended the range when using ranged weapons and increased uracy with higher luck values. Interestingly, even though Sirin did not use a bow, her Subspace Lance was categorized as a ranged weapon. Suddenly, several miniature ck holes appeared behind Sirin, and many Subspace Lances emerged from them. They shot at the legs of the Giant Toads, targeting the same positions. Sirins Subspace Lances had impressive uracy and power. After a salvo, all the Giant Toads had injuries on their legs, slowing them down. Kato Megumi used her concealment skill and diminished her presence during this time. Kato Megumis skill reduced her presence but had a drawback in the early stages. For instance, if someone had recently attacked her, that person would still notice her, even if she diminished her presence. Therefore, she needed to briefly be invisible with her concealment skill and then proceed with presence elimination. Book 6: Chapter 58:2: Fifty-Fifty Split of the Giant Toads with Saitama, Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 58:2: Fifty-Fifty Split of the Giant Toads with Saitama, Part 2 Once Kato Megumi had distanced herself from the approaching Giant Toads, the teams wizard, Umaru-chan, and arch wizard, Luo Li,unched their magic attacks. Before this, Jeanne dArc, functioning as an arch priest, had already cast a buff that increased their attack power. First, Umaru-chan cast a water magic spell with a muchrger range than usual, thanks to her enhanced abilities, or at least that was what she understood. Then, when the Giant Toads entered the pool the water spell created, Luo Li unleashed an ice ring spell that froze the water, trapping their legs. Some of the unfortunate Giant Toads, already injured by Sirins attack on their legs, had their legs torn off due to their forward momentum, and they fell hard on the ice. The remaining Giant Toads with rtively intact legs struggled to move, but they faced a barrage of attacks from Umaru-chans five consecutive fireballs, Luo Lis explosion magic, and Sirins Subspace Lances. Chen Heng noticed that Umaru-chan, Sirin, and Luo Li all strangely seemed to overlook one Giant Toad. This particr Giant Toad had received some minor injuries, but it wasnt severely damaged. Surprisingly, this Giant Toad became even angrier and sprinted toward the group after being attacked. Initially, Chen Heng intended to deal with this Giant Toad himself, but to his surprise, Saitama took up a fighting stance, appearing to wait enthusiastically for the Giant Toad to approach. Now, Chen Heng understood why they all seemed to ignore this Giant Toadit was clearly a punching bag for Saitama. Out of the 12 Giant Toads, Umaru-chan, Luo Li, and Sirin, working together, had eliminated all but one. This one Giant Toad was evidently designated for Saitama to enjoy. The battle between Saitama and the Giant Toad was obviously one-sided. These two were not in the same league. Saitamas single punch sent the Giant Toad flying about five meters away, but the Giant Toad rolled over and charged at Saitama once more, as if nothing had happened. At this point, Chen Heng descended from the tree and joined the others to watch the battle between Saitama and the Giant Toad. Have you always let Saitama go one-on-one with a Giant Toad like this? Well, you see, normally, Sirin alone can take down these Giant Toads with her Snipe skill. However, to practice coordination for future encounters with stronger enemies, we didnt go all out against these Giant Toads. Even so, they were mostly eliminated by the time they reached us. Thats why Saitama was idle, and he thought it would be fun to leave him one when were fighting monsters. The first time Saitama punched a Giant Toad, he said it felt amazing, like a perfect punching bag, Jeanne dArc exined while continuously casting Heal and enhancement skills to Saitama. Giant Toads were resistant to physical strikes, which meant they passively reduced physical damage. For Saitama, they were the perfect punching bag. Why have you been continuously using Heal on Saitama? I dont see any injuries on him, and he seems perfectly fine. Oh, dont get me wrong. Im increasing the proficiency of my skills. You know we entered this world by means of a game, so we are different from the locals. Some skills be more powerful as their proficiency increases, and I heard our skills are somewhat different from the locals. I havent encountered any other arch priest besides Aqua; shes a goddess, so shes different from other arch priests. Sirin floated into the air and shouted at Saitama, who was still dueling the Giant Toad, Saitama, enough ying around! That Giant Toad is already quite injured. Lets finish it off quickly and find another punching bag. Got it, Saitama replied, moving away from the Giant Toad. Then, Sirins Subspace Lance pierced the Giant Toads head, ending its life. Saitama allowed Sirin to finish the Giant Toad not because Saitama could not kill the Giant Toad with one Serious Punch, but because on the first asion when he did so, it had turned into a gruesome spectacle, sttering him with its remains. Once all the Giant Toads were eliminated, Sage Megumi approached their remains, and they automatically disassembled into various meat pieces, umting in Sage Megumis inventory. Lets go to another location. Ive already lured over all the Giant Toads around here. We need to find a new spot for monster hunting. Sage Megumi, as a thief, was also the scout, so she had gained a deep understanding of the Giant Toad poption in the area after a few hours. She motioned for the others to follow. Alright, lets go! What followed involved Chen Heng using the Electromaic Star Sniper Rifles built-in scope to scan for targets from the air. Sage Megumi would then lure the monsters, including Giant Toads and other low-level monsters, to them. Axel was essentially a newbie vige, so the surrounding monsters were not high-level. However, because of this, the adventurers levels werent high, either, resulting in decent earnings for defeating these creatures. The bounty for a Giant Toad was 5,000 erisand that didnt even include the profit from selling Giant Toad meat. So, Chen Heng was quite enthusiastic about hunting Giant Toads. Theyreing. Herees the wave of monsters, Chen Heng said as he spotted a group chasing Kato Megumi in the distance. This time, Kato Megumi had lured not only Giant Toads but also several rabbit-like monsters and lizard-shaped monsters. There seemed to be a horde this time. To ease the burden on the wizards, Chen Heng stood on a patch of iron sand and began sniping, picking off the cute-looking but surprisingly deadly rabbit monsters, which shot sharp crystals from their mouths, one by one. After all, girls tended to be a bit sensitive, and it could be difficult for them to harm such adorable animals. Chen Heng wasnt worried about Sirin, Luo Li, and Jeanne dArc; they all had a bit of blood on their hands. His concern was for Umaru-chan and Kato Megumi. Monsters that died at a distance didnt require Chen Heng to run over and collect the loot. The games system had a paid loot collection system that charged one point for every 24 hours. Besides this, there were various other premium features, such as online quest collection,pleting quests, selling monster hides and materials, etc. This was a damn pay-to-win game system! Book 6: Chapter 59: Micro Mana Recovery…Medicinal Pill? Book 6: Chapter 59: Micro Mana RecoveryMedicinal Pill? Chen Heng couldnt shake the feeling that hed stepped into some sort of cash-grabbing, pay-to-win online game. It wasnt just the initial cost of buying gaming equipment; creating an ount and virtually every feature beyond the basics required payment. Whats more, they had to purchase game time cards daily. After clearing out numerous small monsters across several areas, nearly emptying the ce, Chen Heng and the others made their way back to the newbie vige. Well, Ill take my leave. With all the tasks and questspleted, Chen Heng waved to the group. He was ready to log out of the game, even though it was still early in the day. He had matters to attend to in the real world. Sure. Elder Brother, goodbye. I can return after winning thepetition tomorrow. That confident, huh? Elder Brother, have you forgotten our lineup? Weve got the event organizer who can bend the rules and a Grand Assassin for firepower. Can we really lose? Whatever type of match it is tomorrow, I have absolute confidence in winning. When the timees, youll just have toe and make a wish, Sirin said while looking down at Chen Heng with her arms crossed as she sat hovering in the air. How can I put it? Chen Heng felt that Sirin was puffing up again. Originally, Chen Heng had absolute faith that their side would win tomorrow, but with Sirins remark, he started to feel a bit concerned. Following Sirins pattern, whenever Sirin started getting too cocky, it usually meant she was in for a reality check. Hah! Whats with that look, Elder Brother? Are you doubting me? Are you doubting me, the five-core Herrscher, the Queen of the VoidSirin? Sirin, who had been waiting for praise with her head held high, didnt hear Chen Hengs voice. She nced at him and noticed Chen Heng looking at her with what seemed like a condescending expression, or maybe just disdain. Chen Heng fell silent for a moment and then proposed a bet to Sirin. Alright, Sirin, how about we make a bet? If you win tomorrow, I promise to fulfill one request of yours. If you lose tomorrow, you have to fulfill one of my requests. Elder Brother, be honest. Did you use the Absolute Precognition to see something? Sirin had initially been extremely confident in herself, but when Chen Heng brought up the bet, she hesitated. She still remembered the bet between Mo Qingtong and Chen Heng, where Mo Qingtong lost and had to fulfill three requests from him. Hold on, a bet? Requests? Sirin thought it over. Whether I win or lose, it doesnt seem like a bad deal. If I win, I can make Elder Brother fulfill one of my requests. If I lose and Elder Brother makes any excessive demands, it might just y into my hands. And if they arent that kind of request, I can always put on a cute appearance to dodge them. Sirin didnt have much of a sense ofmitment. Very well, lets do it. My Absolute Precognition isnt strong enough to see the future of other worlds like that. Chen Hengs words this time were true. He was betting with Sirin purely because her overconfidence made him think they might lose. Alright, no need to say more. I ept this bet. Sirin didnt wait for Chen Hengs exnation, agreeing to the bet right away. As Sirin agreed to the bet, she nced at Luo Li, who was standing nearby. She realized that Luo Li had been staring at her all along, and there was a coldness in Luo Lis gaze that Sirin had never felt before. Eeeek! How scary! Sirin shivered involuntarily. It was the first time she realized that Luo Li, her elder sister who bought her the helmet, could be so intimidating. That look sent shivers down her spine. Well, then, Im logging out. I want to experiment with these small red and blue potions. Bye-bye. Goodbye, Elder Brother Heng. Alright. Chen Heng summoned the yer status and clicked on Log out. After a moment of dizziness, he opened his eyes again and found himself looking at the familiar ceiling of his home. The first thing Chen Heng did after returning to reality and taking off his helmet was to grab his notebook and jot down Customer Service. He didnt know Customer Services true name, but he was determined to remember this grudge. After handling everything, Chen Heng hopped down to his basement and spent ten points to create a small, highly secure, explosion-proof alchemyb, expanded many times over using his spatial ability, suitable for research. Afterpleting all the quests, Chen Heng had sold most of the excess Giant Toad meat he had umted, earning quite a bit of eris. He had spent 20,000 eris to unlock the two currently avable alchemical forms: the small red potion and the small blue potion. With the remaining eris, he had bought a pile of materials for making these potions. Chen Heng first attempted the small blue potion, specifically called the Micro Mana Recovery Potion. He made this potion primarily because he might need it to restore his Will Energy while forming Will Energy swords. Although it was named a mana recovery potion, it could also restore an equivalent amount of Will Energy, which suited Chen Heng just fine. Chen Heng no longer wanted to buy items to restore his Will Energy from the Dimension Administrators Association store. Even though they werent expensive, he preferred to be self-sufficient now that he had the ability to craft them. First, the materials for the Micro Mana Recovery Potion are two grams of trembling grass, and After Chen Heng unlocked the recipe for the Micro Mana Recovery Potion, the method for concocting the mana potion had appeared in his mind. He took out the required materials and used the precision scale included in his beginners equipment, urate to 0.001 grams, to measure them. Bang! Chen Heng frowned as he looked at the ckened liquid in the sk. He casually tossed the ck liquid and the sk containing it into the disposal furnace. These sks were incredibly cheap, and Chen Heng had obtained ten thousand of them with just one point. He knew very well that being an alchemist was an expensive ss. Bang! Bang! Bang! Chen Heng continued to fail over and over again until, after countless attempts, he looked at a blue pill in his hand and nodded in satisfaction. Yes, Chen Heng had seeded in concocting the Micro Mana Recovery Potion and turning it into the Micro Mana Recovery Medicinal Pill. Im a genius! Book 6: Chapter 60:1: Good Luck, Special Forces, Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 60:1: Good Luck, Special Forces, Part 1 Chen Heng had originally nned to brew the Micro Mana Recovery Potion. However, after numerous unsessful attempts at alchemy, he found himself sitting on the floor, pondering his situation. Alchemy was a field where repeated failures were the norm, and Chen Heng was well aware of this fact. While he could have used the Absolute Precognition for assistance in raising the sess rate, he believed in his innate talent and thought he didnt need such help. And thenhe was proven wrong. After being proven wrong, Chen Heng began to contemte whether he could improve this infuriating alchemical potion. That was when he remembered the alchemy that had been passed down for countless years in his world, the art of concocting medicinal pills. After countless attempts, Chen Heng managed to merge the two types of alchemy, effectivelybining them. [TL Note: While the words for the two types of alchemy are the same in English, they are different in Chinese, and the distinction is clearer. The alchemy from Full Metal Alchemist can be tranted literally as metal-refining technique and the alchemy from Chen Hengs worldand most Xianxia novelscan be tranted literally as pill concocting technique. The metal-refining technique refers to the transmutation of a substance into another substance, which extends to turning lead into gold or brewing potions. The pill concocting technique is more like medical chemistry,bining various ingredients to get a specific effect. From here on, Ill use pill alchemy and transmutation alchemy to differentiate the two in English when needed.] In simpler terms, he turned the alchemical tools used for brewing into a pill furnace. When choosing the form, he condensed the small blue potion further, turning it into a concentrate. Using his consciousness, or rather Will Energy, hepressed the concentrate into small pills. Surprisingly, Chen Heng had created something new. He used his alchemists passive skill to appraise it. He had acquired this skill after his alchemist ss had reached level 5. Micro Mana Recovery Medicinal Pill? Not bad, not bad. ording to my skills evaluation, this Micro Mana Recovery Medicinal Pill is about as effective as the Micro Mana Recovery Potion. Chen Heng gazed at the small blue pill in his hand with excitement. This little blue pill was norger than a pinky nail, yet it could rece 150 milliliters of potion. Truly, concentrated essence. Chen Heng didnt need the little blue pill to be more potent than the small blue potion, just as effective. However, the small blue potion had a hidden drawbackit was a liquid, and each bottle contained 150 milliliters. Drinking one or two bottles wouldnt have any significant effect, but if you drank several during battle, you might not die at the hands of your enemy but from being too bloated. Chen Heng was forming Will Energy swords, and the slight recovery from one small blue potion wouldnt be enough. He would need at least ten or eight doses, so the size was crucial. Chen Heng popped the small blue pill he had just concocted into his mouth, chewed it a couple of times like candy, and swallowed it to experience its effects. Surprisingly, the Micro Mana Recovery Medicinal Pill lived up to its name. It indeed only provided a slight recovery, but better than nothing. Moreover, the pill had a pleasant taste, like blueberries. Since it was made from medicinal liquid, its texture was more like soft candy than hard candy, almost like a liquor-filled chocte. Satisfied, Chen Heng nodded, picked up ten more sets of materials for the Micro Mana Recovery Medicinal Pill, and tossed them into the pill furnace. One reason Chen Heng liked using pill alchemy to craft potions was that it allowed him to work on multiple sets at once, greatly improving efficiency. I really am a natural talent. ------ The next day, Chen Heng appeared at the breakfast table with prominent dark circles under his eyes. Little Heng, what were you doing? Did you stay up all night ying games? Wait, I remember that using the game device puts you in a sleep-like state and even helps you recover from mental fatigue. What happened? Fu Hua stared at Chen Heng with astonishment; his dark circles were quite rming. Do I have such noticeable dark circles? Chen Heng rubbed his eyes and patted his cheeks to make himself look more energetic. Elder Brother, your dark circles are very noticeable. Ah, I see. Yesterday, while ying the game, I triggered a hidden ss called alchemist, so I got obsessed with alchemy and couldnt stop. Indeed, Chen Heng had been engrossed in alchemy, using up all the materials he had intended tost a long time. The result was over a thousand blue pills stored in his spatial storage. Elder Brother, are you alright? Do you want to eat breakfast and then take a nap? Ryougi Shiki asked in a slightly concerned tone. Theres no need. I might have big dark circles, but Im not actually tired. Although Chen Heng sported panda eyes, he was indeed not tired, merely mentally fatigued. Pill alchemy and transmutation alchemy were slightly different. To brew potions, one only needed to control the heat precisely. However, for pill alchemy, one had to use Will Energy to control the me temperature of the pill furnace and continually adjust the heat, based on the progress of the concoction. Chen Hengs Will Energy was currently at 80 percent. The creation of the Micro Mana Recovery Medicinal Pill required little Will Energy, as it was a beginners potion with only four ingredients. Craftingrger recovery potions, whether small, medium, orrge, would be moreplicated because of the increased number of ingredients. After breakfast, Chen Heng returned to his room to continue cultivating. He focused on forming the Will Energy swords while also cultivating Spiritual Energy, a technique he had recently grasped. This way, Chen Heng would not fall behind on cultivating his Will Energy and Spiritual Energy. Furthermore, the Spiritual Energy could nourish his Will Energy, slightly elerating the recovery of Will Energy. After two hours of cultivating, an rm broke Chen Hengs concentration, bringing him back to the real world. Chen Heng opened the interface for the Dimension Administrators Associations livestream and searched for his target. Got it. Currently, the Dimension Administrators Association had only two livestreams. One was the livestream showing Merlin, which Chen Heng dared not enter. The second was the livestream of the Holy Grail Carnival. The rm had gone off at 9 a.m., the same time as the Holy Grail Carnival. Chen Heng entered the livestream room and began watching. This time, thepetition was slightly different from previous ones; it took ce within a game. The game was called yerUnknowns Battlegrounds. [TL Note: yerUnknowns Battlegrounds, also known as PUBG: Battlegrounds, is a game where yers parachute in with no or minimal equipment. The yers then have to scavenge the location for equipment while taking down the other yers. Thest surviving yer or team wins. This game is of the battle royale genre. Here is more information on the game: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PUBG:_Battlegrounds.] Book 6: Chapter 60:2: Good Luck, Special Forces, Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 60:2: Good Luck, Special Forces, Part 2 He Who Knows Fate: I think Ive yed this game before. nk Never Loses: Ive yed it, too. This game is simple; if you want to win, just have a gun. Faillen Angel Gabriel: Impressive, as always. One Punch Baldy: So, where did this gamee from? I dont recall it being avable during the Holy Grail War. Kazuma the Brute: Who knows? Probably another weird n of Root. Umaru-chan: Maybe it was inspired by the virtual reality helmet fromst night. Good morning, everyone. This time, ourpetition takes ce in a futuristic game. How do we y this game? In simple terms, you pick up guns and equipment, and then you fight. The team that survives to the end wins. If no one gets first ce, please check thepetition ruling on the big screen. Any questions? May I ask if only Servants will participate this time? asked Emiya Kiritsugu, a red team Master, as he raised his hand. Yes, this time, only Servants can participate. Also, this time, Servants will have their abilities sealed. They can only use the firearms and ammunition found in the field forbat, exined Jeanne dArc, the referee, diligently. What kinds of guns and ammunition are avable in the game? Could you exin the types to us in detail? Emiya Kiritsugu asked, a bit disappointed. He believed that if Masters could join, their chances of winning would be much higher. The ck team had already won three consecutive rounds. If the red team lost another one, the Holy Grail would fall into the hands of the ck team. Emiya Kiritsugu was feeling a bit anxious. But even if they lost, as long as they could seize the Holy Grail before the opponent made their wish, it would be enough. That silver-haired girl was a bit troublesome, and so was that King Hassan. (At this time, the red team didnt know that King Hassan was a Grand Servant.) Emiya Kiritsugu looked at the Masters around him and noticed they didnt seem too anxious, either. It seemed they shared his thoughts. Winning was ideal, as it would give them the initiative, but even if they lost, they could still snatch it. That little girl was skilled, but could she fight seven Servants? In the previous chess match, if it werent for a moment of carelessness on Golden Glitters part, how could he have been killed by that little girl resorting to such a dangerous method? (Luo Li: I was acting.) Everyone, please look at the big screen Jeanne dArc didnt exin because she herself didnt fully understand. Instead, she pointed to therge screen behind her. The screen was scrolling information about firearms, such as types, firing rates, impact, ammunition capacity, and bullet calibers, and other in-game items like backpacks (level 1, level 2, and level 3), helmets, body armor, grenades, smoke grenades, shbangs, and more. Everyone has half an hour of preparation time. The game will officially start at 9:30. You can use this half-hour to familiarize yourselves with the various firearms and items in the game. One more question: how big is the map in this game? Where is the game set? Are there only the 14 Servants participating? This time, it was Waver who asked. The map in this game is an ind. You dont need to search for information about this ind because its a virtual existence. There are no records of it in reality. Besides you, there are 86 other yers in the game. Who are these 86 people? Are they natives of the ind? Waver continued to inquire. As I said before, thispetition projects you into a future game. Since its a game, of course, there will be other yers. These 86 individuals are the rest of the yers. Of course, there may be a small number of yers that are bots, which is topensate for theck of yers. These bots wont pose much of a threat; they will have very little firepower. However, they will expose your positions. You mentioned that the game will seal the abilities of Servants. To what extent will these abilities be sealed? Tohsaka Tokiomi asked with some concern. Given Tohsaka Tokiomis intelligence, he couldnt guess that this game was basically a shooting game. In a shooting game like this, the most formidable ss was Archer. After all, it was all about rangedbat, and some of the Archers inherent abilities could greatly enhance their performance. Regr Archers usually had irvoyance, but everyone was different. Tohsaka Tokiomi knew little about the other teams Archer, but his teams Archer could only use Noble Phantasms. The extent of this sealing is essentially aplete seal. When a Heroic Spirit is projected into that game world, they cannot use Noble Phantasms. Their physical attributes be no different from that of ordinary people. Inherent abilities cannot be used, butbat experience is retained. In that world, these Servants can, at most, be considered special forces with extensivebat experience. By the way, once they enter the game world, their bodies are digitized. Unless they lose 100 health points in one shot, even being hit in the head wont result in death. If you can use medical supplies promptly, you can fully recover in a few seconds. However, if youre shot in the hand or foot and your health reaches zero, youll die. Its over. Golden Glitter is practically useless now. All right, if there are no more questions, lets continue to familiarize ourselves with this game. The game willmence in 25 minutes. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Elder Brother, this must be your doing. If you hadnt made that bet with me, we wouldnt be in this game where our fates are no longer in our control. He Who Knows Fate: Can you really me me for this? Coasting Through Life: Ah Heng, youre gambling again. He Who Knows Fate: What else can we do? Should we cancel this bet? Since youre my younger sister, Ill allow you to break it just this once. Coasting Through Life: Why dont I get this treatment? Herrscher of Pufferfish: Can we really break it? He Who Knows Fate: Of course. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Then lets not break it. How about we exchange win conditions? He Who Knows Fate: ?? Herrscher of Pufferfish: In other words, if we win this game, Ill promise you one thing, and if we lose, you will promise me one thing. He Who Knows Fate: Its a deal. You are not to regret it; its settled. Chen Heng agreed very readily because when he heard that Servants Noble Phantasms, inherent abilities, and physical attributes would be sealed, he wanted to join the battle personally. That was why Chen Heng agreed to let Sirin break her promise. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Elder Brother, you I have a feeling somethings not right. Did you agree too readily? He Who Knows Fate: How could that be? When have I ever lied to you? Herrscher of Pufferfish: You lied to me the moment we met, telling me I was your adopted younger sister. But forget it; Ill trust you one more time this time. He Who Knows Fate: He Who Knows Fate: Since you put it that way, Ive decided to join the battle myself. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Go ahead. Would I be scared? He Who Knows Fate: Hah! Efreet: Sirin, have you forgotten something? Herrscher of Pufferfish: What is it? Kaltsit: Seven-star Sniper operatorHe Who Knows Fate. Book 6: Chapter 61:1: Insta-Explode Grenade? I’ll Insta-Explode Your Whole Family! Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 61:1: Insta-Explode Grenade? Ill Insta-Explode Your Whole Family! Part 1 nk Never Loses: Your elder brother was rated a seven-star Sniper operator, not just because of his powerful sniper rifle but also because he could headshot targets from 400 kilometers away! Herrscher of Pufferfish: Elder Brother! He Who Knows Fate: Cant hear you! Cant hear you! Cant hear you! Herrscher of Pufferfish: Ah! Elder Brother, youre being unfair! Umaru-chan: Lord of the White Night: Little Sirin got yed again, and this time, its her elder brother who yed her. How pitiful is that? Chen Heng had about 70-percent confidence in winning easily. First, he possessed firearm proficiency. He could instantly master any weapon, reaching a very high level of expertise. Additionally, he was quite familiar with this battle royale game. He knew the map, where many yers would drop, where they wouldnt, the in-game items, and how to make the most of them. However, his confidence wasnt 100 percent because you could never predict what challenges you might face in this game. You might encounter formidable opponents or surprises in restrooms, or even be sniped by a camper hiding in the bushes shortly after getting into a car. In a battle royale, even if one was skilled, one might still slip up at any time. In fact, if this game didnt prohibit the use of abilities, Chen Heng would have an even easier time winning. It should be noted that Noble Phantasms werent considered abilities. In the Type-Moon worlds, Noble Phantasms were essentially tools for enhancing Heroic Spirits. For instance, Shakespeare was originally a powerless writer, but after bing a Heroic Spirit, he gained a Noble Phantasm. The same was true for Edison and Te. Now, what abilities did Chen Heng possess? Leaving aside the others, just his Absolute Precognition was enough to dominate the entire game. Furthermore, Golden Glitter could not use his Sha Naqba Imuru: The Omniscient Omnipotent Star, as it was a Noble Phantasm. Sha Naqba Imuru: The Omniscient Omnipotent Star Rank: EX Type: Anti-unit Range: Maximum number of targets: 1 Person Continuously active-type Noble Phantasm Chen Heng didnt immediately travel to the Holy Grail Carnivals world because he intended to catch the red sides Masters off-guardabsolutely not because he was afraid that if he traveled now, Sirin would chew his ear off for a solid 20 minutes. Chen Heng couldnt help but feel a bit uneasy about what he had just done. ------ Is everyone ready? The match will begin in five minutes. Jeanne dArc, standing at the referees desk, checked her Holy Grail-issued watch and reminded everyone present. Ermwhere do you guys think my elder brother wille from? Sirin sat in the ck sides spectator seats, her fingers forming ws as she scanned the entire arena without pause. Give it up, Sirin. You cant beat your elder brother. Solomon shook his head, not optimistic about Sirins chances. That wont do. Even if I cant beat my elder brother, I still have to take action. Otherwise, he wont change. Even if you take action, your elder brother wont change what he should not change. While Sirin kept scanning the arena, Luo Li, who had been sitting near Sirin, suddenly stood up and moved a few seats to the side. The Holy Grail Carnivals venue was spacious, withrge spectator stands on both sides, but there were only the seven Masters and their Servants present, so they could casually change their seating arrangements. Luo Lis movement caught Sirins attention, but she only gave it a casual nce before shifting her gaze. It wasnt because she was afraid of Luo Liabsolutely not for that reason. Ever since they yed in Satou Kazumas world the night before and she caught Luo Li staring at her after she made a bet with Chen Heng, she had been somewhat afraid of Luo Li, who seemed very scary. The moment after Sirin shifted her gaze away, a ck hole appeared behind Luo Li, and Chen Heng came out from it. When traveling between worlds, especially after leaving a mission halfway, like Chen Heng had, one could choose to teleport directly to someone. Chen Heng didnt dare to teleport next to Sirin, as that would be like sending a sheep into a wolfs den (he was sure of it). However, even though Chen Heng didnt want to cause amotion, Sirin had other ns. Chen Heng had made such a big scene that he couldnt expect it to go unnoticed. After all, the Dimension Administrators Associations method of crossing worlds was quite shy. Thus, after Chen Heng emerged, Sirin noticed. Her eyes glinted with determination as she stood up and lunged at him. Although Chen Heng was a bit far from Sirinand under normal circumstances, she couldnt reach himwho was Sirin? She was the Herrscher of the Void. Sirin appeared half a meter in front of Chen Heng and pounced on him, baring her teeth. Bang! Chen Heng had instinctively activated his attraction barrier. Sirin collided with it and ended up clutching her nose, crouching in the spectator seats. Sob! Sob! Sob! Sirin, Im sorry. Please dont cry! Chen Heng panicked. Chen Hengsmotion hadnt gone unnoticed; all the Masters and Servants on the opposing side, sitting across from them, were now on alert, watching the Servant who had suddenly appeared. In fact, it wasnt just the Masters and Servants on the red side who were watching Chen Heng cautiously. Most of the ck sides Servants had also assumed defensive postures, observing this unexpected arrival. These Servants who were summonedter didnt recognize Chen Heng. Book 6: Chapter 61:2: Insta-Explode Grenade? I’ll Insta-Explode Your Whole Family! Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 61:2: Insta-Explode Grenade? Ill Insta-Explode Your Whole Family! Part 2 Ruler, the ck side is cheating. Im filing a report. Why do they have an extra Servant? Waver asked Jeanne dArc while pointing at Chen Heng, who was standing in front of a gaming pod. On the field between the spectator stands were a total of 14 gaming pods, seven in ck and seven in red. Chen Heng had reced King Hassan. Wellthe ck side hasnt vited any rules. This person who arrived is the ck sides Archer. Jeanne dArc didnt respond at first. She nced at the Holy Grail enveloped in a bubble behind her. Then the Holy Grail transmitted its thoughts to Jeanne dArcs mind. Then why do they have eight Servants? Dont misunderstand. I am a Ruler. Jeanne dArc Alter raised her hand. Ruler? So, the ck side has a Ruler. Does that mean there are two Rulers in this tournament? Since the ck side has a Ruler, where is our red sides Ruler? I dont know about that. Dont look at me. Im the referee for this Holy Grail War. Im not a Servant on your side. Jeanne dArc waved her hand at Waver, who was ring at her. This is a conspiracy, a conspiracy! Im going to report this. This is outrageous. Sorry, the final interpretation belongs to the Holy Grail, and the ck side is still only sending seven Servant representatives. Jeanne dArc could do nothing. The appearance of Jeanne dArc Alter as a Servant waspletely legitimate. Besides, Jeanne dArc wasnt the organizer of this Holy Grail Carnival. She couldnt do anything about it. Alright, alright, the match is about to begin. yers, please enter the game. Jeanne dArc sat at the referees desk, pressed the red button on the table, and the gaming pods in front of the 14 Servants simultaneously opened their doors. Chen Heng and the other 13 Servants entered their respective gaming pods. Three, two, one. The game begins. Enter matchmaking! You have entered the battlefield. Good luck, special forces! After a brief daze, Chen Heng opened his eyes again and saw he had already arrived on the spawning ind of the game. In one corner of this spawning ind was a ne broken into two parts. On the other side was a stack of containers. Beside the ne and the containers, groups of people seemed to be jumping up and down frantically, looking like a bunch of fools. Moreover, on this spawning ind, you could frequently hear people cursing each other or making remarks about siblings. The ind lived up to its reputation as a ce of etiquette. After Chen Heng took in his surroundings, his first action was to locate his teammates. Due to the games mechanics, the seven Servants on his side formed a four-person squad and a three-person squad, with Chen Heng, Jeanne dArc Alter, and the Queen of Sheba in the three-person squad. Although they were in two separate squads, it didnt make much difference, apart from not being able to use squad-specificmunication and check one anothers positions. At least they had damage reduction from friendly fire. Jeanne dArc Alter and the Queen of Sheba were right next to him. Upon seeing his teammates, Chen Heng began to familiarize himself with various operations, such as opening the map and the backpack. Hey, buddy, that robe youre wearing looks pretty sharp. How much did you spend on it? I havent seen it in the store. A stunning girl suddenly patted Chen Heng on the shoulder. However, what surprised Chen Heng was that a male voice came from this person. Chen Heng was currently dressed in Daoist robes, the same set he used when reading peoples love fortunes at stalls. (This is a futuristic game. Everyone, including Chen Heng, uses gaming pods, notputers, mice, or phones to operate.) UhI dont know. I borrowed my ssmates ount, and this is my first time ying, so, big brother, can you teach me? Chen Heng could tell from the actions of this beautywell, big brother, that this game was somewhat different from the ones he had yed. At least the characters could move much more freely. Although there was an introduction on the big screen, it wasntprehensive. It would be great to get more information. Oh! A newbie, huh? Well, newbie, are you using a gaming headset or a gaming pod? When the crossdressing pro heard that Chen Heng was a newbie, he let out a meaningful sound and gave Chen Heng a malicious look. Chen Heng was quite familiar with that look; it was the look he gave when he encountered neers while ying the same game and wanted to mess with them. Im using a gaming pod. Looks like your ssmate is quite rich. Alright, let me tell you how to y. Just wait a moment. After this crossdressing pro finished speaking, Chen Heng saw him mouthing words. Chen Heng couldnt hear anything; evidently, this crossdressing pro had turned off the sound. However, who was Chen Heng? He understood lip-reading to some extent. This game was highly realistic; even the lip movements were no different from those of real people. Chen Heng silently read the crossdressing pros mouth: For all the brothers and sisters in the livestream room, weve actually encountered a newbie this time. Newbies, theyre a group that needs protection. Let meMeow Meowteach the newbie how to y this game. Meow Meow? A grown man with such a disgusting name? Furthermore, this guy is a streamer? Chen Heng assessed this self-proimed Meow Meow. Yeah, buddy, let me tell you. When you enter this game, after 30 seconds, when the number in the sky reaches zero, we will suddenly appear on an airne. Then you can open the map to see where youve flown to. Do you know how to open the map? I know that. Good, once you arrive at the location you want to jump from, you can silently say parachute, and then you can jump. Theter you open your parachute, the faster youll be than others. If you dont open it, thats fine; at worst, youll lose a bit of health, and it wont hurt at all. Chen Heng didnt believe that for a second. Jumping from several kilometers high without losing health? Chen Heng had read the games rules, and even jumping from a few dozen meters high could be lethal. And then, if you pick up a grenade, dont throw it immediately after pulling the pin. Wait until the timer reaches zero, then throw it. This technique is called Insta-Explode Grenade. If you dont throw it after the timer reaches zero, it wont explode in your hand; it takes two seconds after leaving your hand to explode. You old scoundrel Chen Heng stopped listening to this crossdressing pro. He wouldnt get any useful information at all. If he actually believed this old scoundrels words, he probably wouldnt survive five minutes. Insta-Explode Grenade? Ill insta-explode your whole family! Bro, dont leave. The crossdressing pro still wanted to chat with Chen Heng, but at that moment, the timer reached zero. Chen Heng instantly found himself on an airne, but there was no one else aboard. Chen Heng could only see himself. After seeing nopanions on the ne and checking the map, Chen Heng realized he hadnt flown to a jump location yet, so he opened the teammunication channel. Jeanne dArc, youve probably yed this game before, right? Chen Heng knew Jeanne dArc well, and someone like her, a female shut-in, would have definitely yed the famous game from Chen Hengs world. Ive yed it. Then Ill just wait for an easy win. The Queen of Sheba felt thrilled that both her teammates were reliable. Book 6: Chapter 62:1: The Winners Feast, the Rich Gamble, Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 62:1: The Winners Feast, the Rich Gamble, Part 1 Should we jump together or separately? And where should we jump? Before you arrived, we other Servants had already agreed to jump to the nuclear power nt together. Although supplies are scarce, safety is ensured. If you want to join us, look for me. Queen of Sheba, make sure to click Parachute follow. Alright, Jeanne dArc, be careful. This game is a bit different from the games in our world. They y using either virtual reality helmets or virtual reality gaming pods, which should make them more agile than using aputer or phone. The tactics can be dirtier, so be cautious. Im going to loot and then stake out the bridge on the right. Okay. This match followed a point-based system, with the rules as follows: Point Calction Logic: Ranking Points Elimination Points Total Points for the Match. Elimination Points: yers earn 1 point per elimination in each match. Ranking Points: yers receive ranking points based on their final survival rank in each match. First ce: 20 points. Second ce: 15 points. Third ce: 12 points. Fourth ce: 10 points. Fifth ce: 8 points. Sixth ce: 6 points. Seventh ce: 5 points. Eighth ce: 4 points. From this game mechanism, it was evident that ranking points yed a significant role. If Chen Heng could survive to second ce by himself, he would earn 15 points, equivalent to eliminating 15 opponents. Hence, he decided to y it safe and focus on survival. Of course, while he focused on survival, dealing with the bridge was critical. Once the ne entered the drop zone, Chen Heng waited for a moment and then clicked to parachute. This time, the nes route went from the mountaintop ruins to the military base. From Chen Hengs perspective on the ne, Jeanne dArc and the others choice to jump to the nuclear power nt should result in fewerpetitorsonly one enemy team at most. The nuclear power nt was a remote location, and the nes trajectory allowed them to drop in directly without needing ground vehicles. The n this time was to block the bridge, so Chen Heng flew to the lower left area of M City. He would scavenge for supplies there before taking a gamble at the school. Then Chen Heng found himself unable to control his body. His body skillfully opened the hatch and leaped out. After jumping, Chen Heng could feel the wind blowing on his face, but he couldnt fully control his characters movements, only the direction he was flying in, so he naturally chose to fly diagonally. Leaving aside other details, parachuting here was not much different from ying aputer game. At most, there was the sensation of the wind blowing on his face, but it wasnt very strong. Chen Heng knew what it felt like to jump from several kilometers high. If he opened his mouth, his face would be distorted into a terrifying grotesque. He had tried jumping from three kilometers high without a parachute before, so he had a deep understanding of it. It was much more thrilling than a roller coaster. Chen Hengs target this time was the area below M City. When Chen Heng was at 300 meters altitude and had not yet opened his parachute, the parachute automatically deployed. It seemed that the crossdressing pro earlier had told a heartless lie. Opening the parachute was mandatory in this game; it wouldnt let you jump directly to the ground. After touching down and rolling a couple of times, Chen Heng finally regained control of his body. While parachuting, Chen Heng had adjusted his perspective to check for nearby people and found that he was the only one jumping here within a few hundred meters. However, there were indeed peoplending in the direction of M City. Afternding, Chen Heng observed the surroundings and found only two or three cottages nearby, so he entered thergest one. However, he didnt use the door but jumped through the window. It wasnt that he had too much free time with nothing to do; he just wanted to experience what it was like to jump through a window. This game had two modes of y: one waspletely open, where one had to interact physically with objects; and the other was AI-assisted, where one character would automatically perform actions when one thought about them. Each had its advantages and disadvantages, but we wont go into detail here. After jumping through the window, the first thing Chen Heng saw was a fearsome sniper rifle, a must-have for stealthy yers, the VSS, next to the window, along with some ammunition. [TL Note: Here is more information on the VSS: /wiki/VSS_Vintorez. It is likely based on a real gun model: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AS_Val_and_VSS_Vintorez.] Why was this rifle called a must-have for stealthy yers? Because it made no noise when firing, at least past a range of 100 meters. Beyond that range, VSS shots wouldnt produce any gunshots or muzzle shes. Of course, it had its drawbacks, such as a slow rate of fire. Theres a saying: if one VSS bullet hits you, youll have 19 more pouring into you after a while. Chen Heng, being the sneaky yer he was, immediately picked up the rifle, along with 60 rounds of ammunition. After Chen Heng searched a few houses on the outskirts, his gear had changed significantly. He now had a VSS, an M416, several rounds of ammunition, two frag grenades, a smoke grenade, level 1 armor, a level 1 helmet, a level 2 backpack, and an 8x scope. [TL Note: Here is more information on the M416: /wiki/M416. It is likely based on a real gun model: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heckler_26_Koch_HK416.] After finishing the search, Chen Heng headed for the bridge to the right, which connected therge and small inds. This truly was a game. Despite running for 300 meters, he didnt feel tired at all. This kind of physical condition wasnt something an ordinary person could have; he was indeed a special forces soldier. Three minutester, Chen Heng reached the bridge on the right side of the ind map. Along the way, he encountered several restrooms and checked them for supplies but found nothing substantial, only apensator and an extended magazine for the M416, which he mounted on his weapon. [TL Note: Apensator is a gun attachment to help with recoil. Heres more information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Muzzle_brake.] Looking up at the massive bridge, Chen Heng considered his options. Instead of climbing onto the bridge, he decided to belly down in the nearby grass. Chen Heng had consulted the map earlier. The location of this bridge was excellent. The central zone of the danger circle was near the research facility. The first circle excluded the military base entirely. If anyone wanted to cross over, there was a 50 percent chance they would choose this bridge. Only a few minutes had passed, so the gunfight at the military base was likely still ongoing. Therefore, no one would be crossing this bridge for now. However, given the danger circles position, it was inevitable that aggressive yers woulde to block the bridge. Thus, Chen Heng didnt position himself on the bridge. Book 6: Chapter 62:2: The Winners Feast, the Rich Gamble, Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 62:2: The Winners Feast, the Rich Gamble, Part 2 Not long after Chen Heng crouched down, he heard a vehicle approaching. Interestingly, the noise didnte from the other side of the bridge but from behind him. Someone else had the same idea as he and hade to block the bridge. Chen Heng switched his weapon to the VSS and adjusted his position, using the built-in scope to check behind him. He saw a Jeep approaching, with only two people on board. He could see them clearly, as the Jeep did not have a top. Oh! It seems Ive found some kindred spirits, Chen Heng thought as he observed the situation. He immediately switched his gun to the M416 and moved a bit to the right, hiding behind a boulder. Before long, the sound of the approaching vehicle grew louder. However, it did not stop; it continued and stopped at the bridges entrance. Two people got out, both holding guns, and assumed simr stances to Chen Hengs, belly-down in the grass. Hey, Monkey, are we really going to block the bridge? Of course, were blocking the bridge. But we didnt get good guns this morning. Youve only got a Kar98k without a scope, and I have two shotguns. Can we really seed in blocking the bridge like this? Will anyone evene? [TL Note: Here is more information on the Kar98k: /wiki/Karabiner_98_Kurz. It is likely based on a real gun model: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karabiner_98k.] Trust me; someone wille. Were in the first circle, and the military base is out. Those pros who just finished fighting at the military base have a 50 percent chance of choosing this bridge. As for whether we can seed Well, buddy, have you ever heard the saying, the winners feast, the rich gamble? [TL Note: The saying in Chinese is literally tranted as the poor eat chicken, the rich get deliveries. In PUBG, the congrattory message after a victory is Winner, winner, chicken dinner. The saying means that those poorly equipped have to aim seriously and work hard for a win while ying more cautiously, but those well-equipped yers can afford to take risks or y less seriously and still get a victory.] Alright, alright, Ill go along with you. If we lose this round, you owe me a meal. If we win, Ill treat you. Listen to me; thats the way to go. Remember, Ithe King of Chicken Dinnershave a perfect record of a zero-kill victory. If youre the king of chicken dinners, why are we even blocking the bridge? Well, this is for you to experience the thrill of a gunfight, my friend. Oh, and dont hide yet, Chubby. Drive the car to the water or that open space under the bridge; the car is too big of a target. Got it. The yer known as Chubby wore level 1 armor. He got up from the grass, ran to the car, moved it under the bridge, and then scurried back to the same hiding spot as Monkey. Chen Heng had refrained from firing earlier, wanting to see what these two were up to. He did not expect to meet two people with the same ns and thoughts. Not only did they want to block the bridge, they even hid in the same ce. He intended to let them block the bridge first. If they seeded, hed remain hidden, letting them handle any bridge-crossers before dealing with themter. If they failed, he could eliminate the attackers while they looted the bridge. However, as he watched the two figures lying side by side behind the rock, Chen Heng found himself increasingly tempted to open fire. Slowly, Chen Heng stood up. As long as he didnt move from his position, standing or crouching would not create sound markers for nearby yers. With his rifle aimed at the two unsuspecting yers still lying in the grass, Chen Heng pulled the trigger. Bang-bang-bang-bang-bang! After a burst of M416 fire, the two yers were taken down unexpectedly, left kneeling in their original spots. At such close range, there was no chance of missing. And with Chen Hengs firearm proficiency, he was perfectly acquainted with the rifle, which ensured minimal recoil. Big-big-big-big-big-big-big brother, lets team up. Team up! The two downed yers didnt immediately die; they could be revived by a teammate, assuming there was one nearby. If there was no teammate to rescue them and they werent finished off, they would bleed out slowly, much like inputer and mobile battle royale games. However, Chen Heng didnt show mercy. Instead, he reloaded and raised his rifle once more. Team up, my foot, he muttered before turning the two yers into loot crates. Todays yers reallyck sportsmanship. Chen Heng shook his head with a bit of disappointment, then cheerfully looted the crates. Chen Heng could have spared these two, but when he overheard the yer named Chubby mention a Kar98k How could Chen Heng resist? He had an 8x scope but no sniper rifle. The VSS did not count. Upon hearing the name Kar98k, could he remain calm? Although he was knowledgeable in all types of firearms because of firearm proficiency, he had a particr fondness for sniper rifles, perhaps because of the Electromaic Star Sniper Rifle. me yourselves for mentioning the Kar98k! Chen Heng sighed and then crouched beside the two crates, indulging in the spoils. The winners feast, the rich gamble, indeed. You two are truly poor; the only decent thing is this Kar98k. These two yers were indeed poorly equipped. Chubby had two shotguns: an S686 and an S12K. Monkey wasnt any better, carrying a Kar98k and a Vector submachine gun. [TL Note: Heres more information on the guns mentioned above: /wiki/S686, /wiki/S12K, and /wiki/Vector.] So, who gave you guys the courage toe and block the bridge with this gear? Chen Heng said this without considering that he had dared to block the bridge himself, armed with just an M416 and a VSS. Chen Heng took the Kar98k and also collected their grenades, medkits, bandages, and energy drinks, stashing these in his backpack. After attaching the 8x scope to the Kar98k, Chen Heng gazed at his weapon with satisfaction. Now, he felt even more confident about blocking the bridge. Although this was just a game, its realism was exceptionally high. Chen Hengs firearm proficiency was put to perfect use here. While firing a few rounds with the VSS earlier, he noticed that this games bullets were affected by wind speed and had the bullets drop realistically beyond a certain range. It felt very much like the real world. Having the Kar98k and 8x scope,bined with the M416 for closebat, boosted Chen Hengs confidence. He changed his position because the two yers he downed earlier hadnt died immediatelywhich indicated they had teammates. If they had teammates, they might have informed their teammates of the situation. Book 6: Chapter 63:1: Chen Heng: Don’t Play So Aggressively! Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 63:1: Chen Heng: Dont y So Aggressively! Part 1 Chen Heng had changed his position but still hadnt abandoned his n to block the bridge. Instead, he climbed onto the truss of therge bridge. With his excellent physical abilities in this highly realistic world, scaling the bridge was a breeze. In no time, he was up there. As Chen Heng settled in, he recalled his painful experiences of trying to climb bridges in the game. Despite watching numerous tutorials, he couldnt make it up that bridge on either his phone orputer. Thats the thing about experience; it cant be beaten. Shaking his head to clear those thoughts, Chen Hengy quietly on the bridge, waiting for the unsuspecting prey to take the bait. He waited for nearly ten minutes, right until the poison zone had fully contracted and the second poison zone was about to be revealed. He then descended from the bridge just in time to hear a vehicle approaching. Homing in on the sound, Chen Heng used the 8x scope to peer at his prey. After spotting a Jeep with its top down, carrying three passengers, heading toward the bridge, he quickly took cover behind three crates stacked at the end of the bridgea good spot for an ambush. Chen Heng didnt immediately open fire. He waited until the Jeep had reached the bridge, and there was no nearby cover before firing the first shot. Bang! Headshot! Chen Hengs first shot sessfully took down the driver on the opposite side. The driver tumbled from the drivers seat and knelt in ce. Due to inertia, the Jeep continued toward the bridge. However, in no time, another person took the drivers seat and began steering. In that brief moment, Chen Heng had already loaded the next bullet. Bang! Another headshot, but this time, the driver didnt go down like the previous one. Instead, he maintained control of the Jeep. He executed a quick drift, brought it to a stop with its side facing Chen Heng, and then hopped into the front passenger seat before leaping out of the vehicle. Meanwhile, the third member threw a smoke grenade on the ground and also exited the vehicle. Bang! However, as soon as the third member jumped out of the Jeep, Chen Heng got him with a headshot. While using a smoke grenade was a wise move, it didnt take immediate effect. There was a small window of opportunity for Chen Heng to take the shot. The second driver, who had managed to avoid Chen Hengs shots, wiselyy low behind a tire, out of Chen Hengs line of fire. When the smoke from the grenade finally spread and covered the area in white, Chen Heng had to put away his sniper rifle and switch to the M416. Chen Heng wasnt a god, but he was an exceptional sniper. Nevertheless, even he couldnt make precise shots through smoke. The ability to do so wasnt skill; it was just luck. However, Chen Heng didnt have only the Kar98k; he also had the M416. He quickly opened fire at the Jeep, which soon began smoking, but his ammunition was running out. He swiftly reloaded and continued firing. Bang! After the second burst of shots, the vehicle exploded, and Chen Heng received the elimination notification. Eliminated 5 yers! Chen Heng hadnt expected to eliminate them so smoothly. He had blown up the Jeep primarily to prevent the opponents from getting revived anding back to challenge him with full health, using the vehicle and smoke grenades as cover. Chen Heng was lucky because the only surviving opponent in the squad was trembling behind the tire, with his health down to just ten points. One shot would have killed him, so he decided not to revive his teammates immediately but to take cover and heal himself instead. Just after Chen Heng had finished his second round of firing, the surviving yer realized Chen Hengs intentions. He began to move away from the vehicle, but he had nearlypleted using his medkit, so he did not want to waste the time he spent. Hence, he continued healing himself while moving further away, limiting himself to walking speed. Unfortunately, even though the yers medkit worked in the end, the vehicle exploded, instantly killing him. [Author Note: Medkit: Directly restores a yers health to maximum. First aid kits can only heal up to 70 percent of health; the rest must be restored with energy drinks.] Upon seeing the elimination notification, Chen Heng crossed the bridge and started looting the crates. This team hade from the military base, so all three yers had good gear, and thanks to Chen Hengs headshots, their level 3 armor was still in good condition. The best part was that one of them had an M24 sniper rifle, which prompted Chen Heng to ditch his M416 for the M24. Now, he had two sniper rifles in his inventory. [TL Note: Here is more information on the M24: /wiki/M24. It is likely based on a real gun model: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M24_Sniper_Weapon_System.] Not many yers dared to carry two sniper rifles in PUBG, but Chen Heng was an exception. He had absolute confidence in his marksmanship. To make up for hisck of close-quarters equipment, Chen Heng also picked up a Skorpion pistol from a yers crate. [TL Note: Here is more information on the Skorpion: /wiki/Skorpion. It is likely based on a real gun model: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C5%A0korpion ] Although the Skorpion was categorized as a pistol, when fully equipped with attachments, its firepower wasnt much weaker than an Uzis. What Chen Heng regretted a bit was that one of his victims had a level 3 helmet with only half of its durability remaining. That exined why the second driver survived a headshot without dying. Chen Heng dly epted this level 3 helmet; even with half durability, it was better than a level 2 helmet and could still withstand a sniper round. Chen Heng discarded all his 5.56mm ammo and picked up some 9mm rounds, grenades, medical supplies, and energy drinks. Currently, Chen Hengs loadout consisted of the Kar98k, the M24, and the Skorpion. He had 80 rounds of 7.62mm ammo and 180 rounds of 9mm ammo. In addition, he had four first aid kits, five energy drinks, five painkillers, and five bandages. His M24 was fully equipped with attachments. Chen Heng wanted to wish these three yers from the military base, May you rest in peace. Book 6: Chapter 63:2: Chen Heng: Don’t Play So Aggressively! Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 63:2: Chen Heng: Dont y So Aggressively! Part 2 After replenishing his supplies, Chen Heng was about to leave when suddenly a gunshot rang out from a distance. A bullet hit Chen Hengs helmet, directly reducing his full health to just a sliver. Judging by the gunshot, the long-range sniper was likely in the northwest. Chen Heng quickly took cover behind the blown-up Jeep. Once he had patched himself up and restored his health to full with energy drinks, he cautiously peeked in the direction of the gunshot. ying PUBG was all about heart-pounding moments; you never knew when someone would take a shot at you from an unexpected angle. Bang! The sound of a rifle shot in the distance pierced the air. Chen Heng swiftly pulled his head back just in time. A bullet hit the ground behind where he had been standing 0.2 seconds ago. Had he not dodged, it would probably have reduced him to critical health again. Chen Heng suspected the sniper was a teammate of the two ambushers he had taken down earlier. He scoured the area for any useful tools and noticed some fragments of rearview mirrors, remnants of the car explosion. This game was incredibly lifelike; it even replicated details like shards of ss perfectly. Chen Heng had roughly deduced the snipers location from the two shots fired earlier. Now, he aimed the mirror toward the approximate spot and scanned for anything unusual. Through the mirror, Chen Heng could vaguely make out a gun barrel protruding from a house on the elevated point by the bridge to the right on the ind map. However, due to the considerable distance, precise targeting was impossible with just the mirror. [Author Note: Given that this is a futuristic game, minor deviations from the real map are eptable, right?] Chen Heng dropped a smoke grenade at his feet, waited three seconds for the smoke to obscure his surroundings, and then maneuvered to the other end of the Jeep, using the 8x scope on his M24 sniper rifle to peer at the previously pinpointed location before quickly withdrawing it. Chen Hengs caution was well-founded. The earlier two shots had proven that the sniper was undeniably skilled. This was confirmed just after Chen Heng retracted his scope; a bullet pierced the spot where he had been moments ago, leaving a small hole in the bridges surface. The hyper-realistic nature of this battle royale game meant a stark divide between pros and rookies. These experts were genuinely formidable. Checking his status, Chen Heng noted that his helmet had lost half its remaining durability due to the previous shot but was still serviceable for now. Amid the smokescreen, Chen Heng retrieved a level 2 helmet from one of the crates left by the three enemies he had eliminated. As the smoke gradually cleared, he cautiously extended the helmet beyond cover with his left hand while firmly gripping his M24 with his right. Bang! A bullet from afar knocked the helmet out of Chen Hengs hand. He swiftly stood up, raised his M24, and aimed at the location from where the bullet had been fired, taking advantage of the enemys reloading to return fire. Eliminated 6 yers! Luck seemed to be on Chen Hengs side. Given the haste in firing, he had only had a 70 percent chance of hitting his target. Phew! Chen Heng breathed a sigh of relief. His biggest fear at this point was that the expert he faced might have a teammate who could revive him. In a game where teammates could rescue downed yers multiple times, having or not having a teammate made a significant difference, especially when both sides were sniping experts. Chen Heng was also grateful that the opponent seemed to have a level 2 helmet at best; otherwise, one shot wouldnt have been enough to kill him. Then Chen Heng selected the helmet that was in the best condition among the three fallen victims, put it on, and headed toward the elevated point. While advancing, he continuously scanned his surroundings, swiveling his head, alert for sneak attacks. Inside the building, he found a crate by the window. From it, he retrieved some items he needed. The sniper had both an M24 and a Kar98k, just like Chen Heng. This revtion sent shivers down Chen Hengs spine. Fortunately, his quick reaction had spared him. He exchanged his Kar98k for the M24. Although neither the Kar98k nor the M24 could kill someone wearing a level 3 helmet with a single shot, the sound of the M24 was just so much better. (Kar98k: Im just too difficult to use) While sipping his drink, Chen Heng checked the scores for the red and ck sides, a feature only avable to the 14 Servants participating in the match. ck:Red 10:5 Since the match hadnt ended yet, these scores didnt reflect the points from the rankings. Judging from these scores alone, Chen Hengs team was in the lead by arge margin. However, it was worth noting that Chen Heng alone earned six points. In other words, without Chen Heng, the red side would have had more eliminations than the ck side. However, there was some good news. Chen Hengs side had sustained zero casualties, meaning no one had died so far. In contrast, two red team Servants had already perished. The specifics of who had died were unknown since this information wasnt disyed. Hey, Jeanne dArc, hows your side doing? Chen Heng connected to the teams dedicated channel. Oh! Its Ah Heng! Were doing fine here. Everyone except you has regrouped. Weve finished searching the nuclear power nt and eliminated four enemies. Now, everyone has at least a basic loadout, with every yer armed with a rifle. Currently, were heading toward M City. You guys shouldnt go to M City right now. When Inded, I saw at least two teams drop near M City. Im not sure if those two teams are still alive or not, so its better to avoid M City for the time being. The rules of this match dictate that a high rank is more valuable than a high kill count, so unless absolutely necessary, try not to engage in aggressivebat. When Chen Heng parachuted in earlier, he had spotted two teamsnding near M City. However, he was descending too fast to confirm if more yers came after that. As Chen Heng was currently staking out the bridge, which was quite a distance from M City, he couldnt hear any gunfire from M City, either, so he had no idea what was happening there. Then why did you take down six yers alone? Dont worry about that. I encountered a little surprise. It wasnt intentional. Anyway, its best to avoid conflicts with other yers and focus on getting to the finals. The final circle is currently set near the research facility, so how about you guys head to the prison? Book 6: Chapter 64:1: Chen Heng Already Started a Killing Spree! Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 64:1: Chen Heng Already Started a Killing Spree! Part 1 Okay, you need to be careful on your own. If you happen to encounter an ambush or unforeseen circumstances, we wont be able to support you; were too far away. If you make a mistake, it might be game over. Dont worry. Im heading to the research facility now. Im outside the circle, and the circle will be closing in soon, so I need to change my location. Lets meet up in the prison after I get there, and well move toward the center of the circle together. After ending themunication, Chen Heng climbed out of the window and searched for the vehicle hidden by the two ambushers. Chen Heng drove to the outskirts of M City. However, he then stopped the vehicle and decided to proceed on foot. He moved from house to house, trying not to expose himself in the open, determined not to be ambushed again. This time, he didnt have a level 3 helmet because it had already been shattered. If he got headshot by a Kar98k or an M24 while wearing a level 2 helmet, he would be done for. Chen Heng found a higher vantage point extending below M City and set up his 8x scope on the M24 to look for isted targets. He had a feeling that the two teams that parachuted into M City hadnt been eliminated yet. After patiently waiting for a few minutes and hearing no gunshots or vehicle sounds, Chen Heng was about to descend when gunfire suddenly rang out, startling him. It started with a single shot, followed by two more from different directions. Chen Heng checked the gunshot markers on the map; at least three people were in a firefight. Based on their positions, it seemed like two were ganging up on one. The team of two was to the north of Chen Heng, and the lone individual was to the northeast. How can this do? How can they gang up on one person like this? Chen Heng decided to intervene. Hence, Chen Heng adjusted his scope toward the northeast and carefully scanned for targets based on the locations of the gunshots. Soon, he pinpointed the targets position, but the target was hiding behind a building, making it impossible to see the target. He climbed out of a second-story window, jumped onto the roof, and aimed northward, searching for the two-person team. But before he could find the target, one of the shooters suddenly stopped. It seemed that someone had been downed. Then, the second shooter in the two-person team also ceased. At this point, the two-person team had been wiped out by the lone individual. In the end, Chen Heng just confirmed the positions of the two eliminated individuals. He then jumped directly from the rooftop and, after taking some fall damage, sprinted toward the crates of the fallen yers. Chen Heng didnt intend to loot before the lone individual arrived; he nned to ambush that lone expert who took down the two experts alone. He hid behind a low wall with a small gap that allowed him to see the two boxes glowing green with loot. He gripped his sniper rifle, ready to make a snap shot as soon as the lone yer emerged. The yer who had just killed the two-person team lived up to Chen Hengs expectations. After waiting about ten seconds, the yer made their way through various obstacles and arrived in front of the two crates. Chen Heng felt surprised when he saw that expert, for the yer turned out to be Lancelot, the red sides Berserker. Chen Heng was about to aim and shoot when Lancelot seemed to sense something and stepped back, retreating into the shadows of a building. He detected me? Thats impossible. Chen Heng was puzzled. If this were a genuine Holy Grail War, Lancelots sensing Chen Heng about to snipe him due to some kind of intuition wouldnt be surprising. Many experts often had a special sense for danger. But this was just a game. In this game, apart from the knowledge he possessed, everything else was equivalent to the abilities of an ordinary person, including the ability to predict danger. Otherwise, Chen Heng wouldnt have been nearly killed by a single shot earlier. Chen Hengs ability to foresee danger was definitely superior to Lancelots. However, Chen Heng soon realized he had overthought it. Lancelot hadnt given up looting the crates; he threw a smoke grenade toward them and rushed over as the smoke began to thicken. Upon seeing this, Chen Heng breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that Lancelot didnt possess any extraordinary predictive abilities or danger sense, just a cautious habit developed from past experiences. Since this event was a Holy Grail Carnival, the Mad Enhancement of Lancelots Berserker ss had been significantly weakened by the Holy Grail, making him less bloodthirsty than usual. Otherwise, he could not participate in the Holy Grail Carnival properly. As a result, even though Lancelot still appeared in his all-ck armor, he no longer exuded the same violence as before. Chen Heng didnt rush to fire his weapon. The smoke obscured his vision, making it impossible for him to guarantee a precise shot. He waited patiently. The smoke from the grenade didnt linger for long, and Lancelot couldnt stay hidden in it indefinitely. Once he emerged, Chen Heng would take a lethal shot. After about five or six seconds, when the smoke was still thick, a figure dashed out of it, making for arge warehouse over ten meters away from Lancelot. Chen Heng, who had been prepared for a while, saw this and took a shot at Lancelots neck. Uncertain if his shot was lethal, Chen Heng didnt take the time to reload his sniper rifle. Instead, he quickly switched to the other M24 and took aim. After being shot, Lancelot didnt die or even copse. He rolled on the ground and continued running toward therge warehouse. Just as Lancelot was about to enter it Bang! Chen Heng had already switched weapons and instantly aimed with the scope. He fired and hit Lancelot in the foot. Lancelot turned into a lifeless body, essentially bing a wooden crate. Chen Heng was momentarily stunned. He hadnt expected Lancelot to go down so easily. Then he thought about the two members of the red side who had already perished. If Chen Hengs guess was correct, Lancelot had been part of a three-person team and was the sole survivor of that team. Book 6: Chapter 64:2: Chen Heng Already Started a Killing Spree! Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 64:2: Chen Heng Already Started a Killing Spree! Part 2 After eliminating Lancelot, Chen Heng didnt rush over to loot the crate. Instead, he copied Lancelots method and threw two smoke grenades in its direction, running over only after the smoke had risen. Chen Heng looked at the level 3 helmet in Lancelots crate, which had lost only a tiny bit of durability, and nodded in satisfaction. His shot to Lancelots neck had been deliberate. Chen Heng had spotted the level 3 helmet. The M24 and Kar98k couldnt kill an enemy wearing a level 3 helmet with a single shot. However, two shots from these rifles were sufficient to eliminate the target if they hit the enemy and didnt strike the level 3 armor. So, why waste such a valuable helmet? Better to keep it for himself. Chen Heng picked up the level 3 helmet, along with a few smoke grenades, grenades, and some medical supplies, and then quickly left the area. The mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind. Chen Heng didnt want a sudden snake to swallow this oriole. He slipped away. Chen Heng took refuge in a nearby two-story red house to regain hisposure. However, he couldnt help feeling a bit uneasy, so he climbed to the second floor. In this virtual reality game, the shrinking of the poison circle was different from the mobile andputer games. It closely resembled reality, which meant that yers didnt die as quickly as in typical games. To enhance the yers experience, the game offered both a speed mode and a ssic mode. Chen Heng and his team were ying the ssic mode. If the average game time for a round of a mobile orputer-based battle royale game was 29 to 32 minutes, this ssic virtual gamested about an hour. Was one hour too long? Well, go y the speed mode. Dont be fooled by how quickly Chen Heng took a life; he spent quite some time waiting. For a true sniper, sitting in one spot for a day and night isnt unusual at all. After finding a suitable hiding ce, Chen Heng checked the battles situation. What used to be 100 yers had dwindled to just 58. This was only after the first circle had closed in. Did these yers die this quickly? Were they all so aggressive? ck:Red16:11 Remaining yers 5:4 This Chen Heng nced at the score and the number of yers on both sides, somewhat surprised. While he expected his team to lose members, that was normal; however, the opposing teams high score was unexpected. These Servants were different from Chen Heng; they were ying this type of gameor even gaming in generalfor the first time. Their performance was surprisingly good. Could it be that Servants were stronger than regr people, even without Noble Phantasms and Personal Skills? On their side, Minamoto-no-Raikou and the Queen of Sheba had been eliminated. Currently, Jeanne dArc was low in health, but she soon recovered to within the white line. It seemed like they had just been in an intense gunfight. Jeanne dArc, hows it going over there? When we entered the prison earlier, we ran into a fully equipped team. We lost two teammates in the skirmish, but we wiped them out. They had a skilled yer who was quick with kills. They threw a grenade that killed two of our downed teammates, and one got knocked down but was revived. These guys were really determined to take us down with them; they even threatened to report us for illegal teaming up, Jeanne dArc sighed. In truth, Chen Hengs team had indeed formed an illegal alliance. So, whats your n now? Are you leaving the prison or holding your ground for now? Chen Heng nced at the minimap and noticed that Jeanne dArcs icon hadnt moved from the prison. Were heading northwest. The first poison circle has already finished shrinking, and the second one barely covers half of the prisons area. Theres a good chance the third circle will exclude the prison. Alright, mark a spot, and well rendezvous there. Sure, but why are you still in M City? Well, I just eliminated Lancelot. By the way, eliminating an enemy Servant gives you two points. You just found out? Werent you paying attention to the rules? Ermthe signal around here is terrible. I didnt say anything earlier, and you didnt hear anything, either. The signal is terrible. Cant youe up with a more believable excuse? Uh-huh, the signal really is bad here. Got it. Im cutting off teammunication for now. After this, Chen Heng immediately closed the teammunication. This game was a simtion, and if you used team or global chat, nearby yers could overhear you, unless youpletely turned off the sound, but then, even your teammates wouldnt be able to hear you. Chen Heng wanted to listen carefully for any sounds nearby to avoid getting ambushed, so he turned voicemunications off. He wasnt worried about losing contact with his teammates; after all, there was still textmunication. In case of an emergency, both sides couldmunicate via text, and Chen Heng would reopen teammunicationter. Chen Heng topped up by consuming some energy drinks and then emerged from the second floor of the building. Filling up using drinks is crucial; trust me, it really is. Next, he went in search of the Jeep he had left behind. Standing on the road, he couldnt spot any other vehicles, not even a tricycle. The Jeep Chen Heng had abandoned still had plenty of fuel. Driving to the marked location would pose no problem at all. Once it turned into reality, the ind wasnt particrlyrge. Chen Heng stepped on the gas pedal and arrived about 200 meters from the house Jeanne dArc had marked in less than six minutes. Upon reaching the area, Chen Heng didnt immediately drive up to the house. Instead, he opened the minimap and confirmed the positions of Jeanne dArc and the others. When the minimap showed that Jeanne dArcs team was inside the wooden house ahead, Chen Heng stepped on the gas and drove toward it. When parking the Jeep outside the house, Chen Heng tried to get it as close to the building as possible. He used the nearby bushes and trees to hide the Jeep and then opened the car door and got out. As soon as Chen Heng entered the house, he saw all the Servants except for Minamoto-no-Raikou and the Queen of Sheba. Hey, Eresh-chan, youre looking even cuter, Chen Heng greeted upon entering. His first greeting wasnt to Jeanne dArc but to Lancer Ereshkigal. He didnt know why, but when he looked at the tsundere Ereshkigal, he couldnt help wanting to tease her. ChanI said, dont call me Eresh-chan. Youre unbelievable. Eresh-chan was incredibly thin-skinned, or rather she hadnt interacted with many males before. After being summoned, she hadnt seen any males besides King Hassan, whoas everyone knowsrarely spoke and often remained fully armored. Book 6: Chapter 65:1: The Drama Queen, Root Shiki, Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 65:1: The Drama Queen, Root Shiki, Part 1 Eresh-chan had never encountered a guy like Chen Heng beforeshameless, brazen, and overly familiar upon first meeting. When Chen Heng addressed her as Eresh-chan, her face flushed bright red, leaving her feeling somewhat flustered. In Japanese, chan is an affectionate term used between close friends, usually reserved for younger individuals or very familiar peers. It is just like the use of little appended to the name of someone close to you in Chinese. But even without the use of chan, being nicknamed Eresh alone was enough to disconcert Ereshkigal. Seeing Eresh-chan growing visibly ufortable, Chen Heng decided to spare her from further embarrassment. He didnt want to provoke her to the point where she might shoot him; even though he wouldnt get hurt, gunfire tended to attract other yers. Elder Brother, are you flirting with other girls in front of your younger sister? Chen Heng let Eresh-chan off the hook, but someone else wasnt so forgiving. Root, dressed in traditional Japanese attire, pointed the AK she held at Chen Heng. [TL Note: The AK referred to here likely refers to the AKM, which is an improved version of the AK-47. Here is more information on the AKM: /wiki/AKM. Heres the Wikipedia entry for the AK-47: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AK-47.] All seven Servants on the same team for thispetition were immune to friendly fire, so Chen Heng wasnt worried about Root shooting him. Dont. Please dont call me Elder Brother. I cant handle that. Chen Heng took a couple of steps back, distancing himself from Root. Oh! So, now you dont want your younger sister anymore? You scumbag! When you need your younger sister, I work hard for you, but now that youve set your eyes on another girl, you dont want me? Fine, lets go down together. Root, still looking like Ryougi Shiki, took out a grenade, clearly hinting at mutual annihtion. No, wait, lets calm down and talk, alright? Dont you clearly know the rtionship between us? Upon seeing Root produce the grenade, Chen Heng immediately took cover behind a wall. It was a precaution in case she decided to pull the pin in a moment of madness. It would minimize the damage; at least he wouldnt be killed. ElderElder Brother, do you really not acknowledge me anymore? Dont you remember that summer by theke? Ryougi Shiki used her right sleeve to wipe the tears that she had just cried, but she still held the grenade in her left hand. Putting aside the drama, it was impressive how Root could pull off such a convincing act. To outsiders, Chen Heng looked like a heartless scoundrel; furthermore, it looked like he got involved with his younger sister. Speaking of which, can someone actually cry in this game? Chen Heng thought, Ermwell, anything is possible with administrator-level privileges over the world. Jeanne dArc, who was privy to the situation, showed no reaction. However, Eresh-chan and Medusa, who were in the dark, cast disdainful looks at Chen Heng. Dont ask why Chen Heng could still feel a piercing sense of contempt despite Medusa wearing a blindfold. Seriously, RoShiki, can you stop with the theatrics? Have you been watching too many romance dramas, and now your brains all messed up? Dont forget, Shiki might already be awake, maybe even watching the livestream. Chen Heng didnt directly call Root by her real name. This was not only because the Servants were there but because the audience in the stands could also watch the livestream on the big screen. Oh! In that case Roots change of expression was remarkably swift. She went from teary-eyed to deadpan in an instant. Drama queen. Ahem! Ahem! As long as its a living thing, even a god, Ill kill it for you. Root pulled out a machete from behind her backpack as she said this. Jeanne dArc, where should we go next? Should we stay here for now? Chen Heng had given up on conversing with the theatrical Root in favor of discussing their next move with Jeanne dArc. Jeanne dArc didnt respond immediately. Instead, she opened the map and examined the positions of the two shrinking circles. After some analysis, she finally spoke up. The ind map follows a predictable pattern for circle shrinking. If theres water inside during the first circles contraction, it eliminatesrge non-aquatic areas first. Then, in subsequent circles, it gradually removes water areas. Judging by the current trend of these two circles, its highly likely to be a Yinyang circle. Did someone call me? Ryougi Shiki, who had been chatting with (teasing) Eresh, turned her head. [TL Note: The word for Yinyang here is Liangyi (), which are also the characters for Ryougi in Chinese.] No, not you. Keep talking or observe the enemys situation through the window. Oh. In that case, how about we head to the dormitory building? Yes, that works. Jeanne dArc observed the map and nodded in agreement with Chen Hengs suggestion. Jeanne dArc in serious mode looks pretty cool, Chen Heng suddenly blurted out. Sh-shut up! Jeanne dArc blushed, then reached behind her waist and threw a frying pan at Chen Heng. Ah! Jeanne dArc, youre blushing. This time, Jeanne dArc didnt say anything. Instead, she pulled out a grenade and removed the safety pin. Hey! Hey! Hey! Jeanne dArc, dont mess around. I was wrong. Chen Heng hadnt expected Jeanne dArc to be so mischievous, pulling a grenade out of nowhere. Where did she learn this from? Jeanne dArc saw Chen Hengs apologetic expression and canceled her throw. After all, a game was just a game. Even if it was a live hand grenade about to explode, one could cancel the throw. In the real world, that would be impossible. Hey! Hey! You two, save the flirting forter. I hear a car. While Jeanne dArc is passionately interacting with Chen Heng, and Ryougi Shiki is trying to get closer to Eresh, IMedusaam the only one diligently observing the surroundings through the front and back windows. Flirting? Whos flirting? Tsundere destroys lives, Medusamented, ncing at Jeanne dArc. Book 6: Chapter 65:2: The Drama Queen, Root Shiki, Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 65:2: The Drama Queen, Root Shiki, Part 2 Alright, alright, since the enemy is approaching, lets get ready. So, which direction are theying from? Chen Heng changed the subject, worried that Jeanne dArc might get too embarrassed and do something unpredictable. From the north, it sounds like. Theyre still some distance away. But maybe theyre not targeting our little hideout. What should we do? If we decide to engage, its best to send one or two people outside as lookouts. I can go alone, Medusa said while reloading her M762. [TL Note: More information on the M762: /wiki/Beryl_M762. Also, likely based on this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FB_Beryl.] To the north? I parked and hid my car to the south earlier, so if they pass by here, they shouldnt see my car. How about your car? We left ours a few hundred meters away. That was Jeanne dArcs suggestion. Nice move. Heres the n: Ill go out alone. If the enemyes in our direction, well ambush them. Five of us shouldnt lose to a four-person team in a close-quarters firefight. If they pass us by, but their target isnt us, well wait until theyre a hundred or two hundred meters away and then attack. There isnt any cover to the south, just open grasnd; we can easily take down one or two of them first. Thats the n. Im heading out now. Ill be responsible for sniping from outside. When I fire, you all open fire. After Chen Heng finished speaking, he didnt wait for others to react before jumping out of the south-facing window. He ran to where he had hidden his Jeep, jumped in without opening the door, and quietly listened to the sound of the vehicle approaching in the distance. This way, Chen Heng could have a broad field of view and use the car door as cover. In the real world, ordinary car doors wouldnt stop bullets, but in the game, as long as your body wasnt exposed outside the car, the enemy couldnt kill you, as there were no pration attacks in the game, unless the car itself was blown up. Twenty secondster, a white car passed the house where Chen Heng and the others were hiding and headed south. Chen Heng didnt know why these people were going south, but that didnt stop him from aiming his sniper rifle. After the car had traveled about 200 meters south, Chen Heng shifted his aim to ount for the wind speed and the direction of the vehicle and pulled the trigger on his M24 sniper rifle. Bang! As Chen Heng pulled the trigger, a glistening, golden bullet flew out of his rifle and hit one of the enemy yers in the fully equipped team. The yer fell off the car and knelt on the ground. (In the game, when a yer is shot while in a vehicle, they fall off the vehicle but dont take damage from the fall.) When Chen Heng aimed earlier, he noticed that two of the four-yer team were wearing level 3 helmets. Chen Heng chose one of the other two, who had level 2 helmets, as his target. After Chen Heng fired, the other four inside the house also began shooting, some with sniper rifles like Chen Heng and others with assault rifles. The car didnt stop after one of their teammates fell off; instead, it continued forward. Bang! Chen Heng didnt reload but switched to his other M24, aimed at a yer with a level 3 helmet, and shot again. The second unfortunate yer also fell off the car, kneeling on the ground. When Chen Heng was switching sniper rifles, he had seen a green health mist emanating from a yer with a level 3 helmet. That yer had been hit by a spray of bullets and was now in critical condition, so Chen Heng decided to snipe that yer with a level 3 helmet. With two of their teammates down, the car finally stopped after crossing a gently sloping hill. It seems that the remaining two yers are nning to fight back. Everyone, be careful and finish off the two knocked-down yers first. Chen Heng reloaded his two M24 sniper rifles. Understood, Medusa replied coolly; then the sound of a sniper shot rang out. The first level 3 helmet yer, who had fallen to the ground, was hit but not killed. He continued to crawl toward the parked Jeep, disying an intense will to survive. Just then, two smoke grenades were thrown in front of the fallen teammates. However, the smoke hadnt yet billowed up when the first level 3 helmet yer received another sniper shot and instantly turned into a crate. The knocked-down level 2 helmet yer met the same fate, getting eliminated by the rest of Chen Hengs team and turning into a crate. After both fallen yers had turned into crates, the two smoke grenades tossed near them began emitting white smoke. You might find this hard to believe, but even in the game, Medusa continued to wear a blindfold. Nevertheless, she wielded a sniper rifle with exceptional uracy. So, was the blindfold merely for show? What purpose did it serve? Before the two downed yers turned into crates, Chen Heng shifted his focus away from them and intently watched the gentle slope through an 8x scope, waiting for the other two yers to reveal themselves. However, the gradually spreading smoke obscured Chen Hengs vision, forcing him to retreat into his car. After some time, the smoke dispersed, and Chen Heng raised his sniper rifle again. Bang! Relying on his 8x scope, Chen Heng clearly spotted a fifth of a helmet peeking out from a pile of grass. He took a shot. The shotnded, but only green health mist appeared without the yer being downed. This should be the second level 3 helmet yer. Bang! The sound of a gunshot rang out again, but this time it wasnt from Chen Hengs rifle. On the contrary, Chen Heng was hit. It was the second level 3 helmet yer who had shot Chen Heng. One shot struck Chen Hengs level 3 helmet! Quickly, Chen Heng sought shelter behind the Jeep and administered first aid to himself. Gazing at his critical health, he couldnt help but mutter, Thanks to Lancelot for sending a full-durability level 3 helmet. Even without the level 3 helmet, Chen Heng wouldnt have perished, considering he still had four teammates. As Chen Heng continued to heal, gunshots kept echoing. However, he had no intention of revealing himself. Chen Heng would never expose himself while his health remained far from full. He waited patiently inside the Jeep because the opposing sniper was undoubtedly a skilled marksman. If Chen Heng were hit again in his weakened state, it would surely be fatal. After another sniper shot rang out from the enemys direction, Chen Heng noticed that Jeanne dArcs health in his teams list turned blood-red, likely indicating she had been headshot and knocked down. However, Chen Heng remained calm and had no ns to leave the safety of the Jeep. After all, the other Servants on his team could rescue Jeanne dArc. That was the convenience of having a seven-member team. Jeanne dArc, are you okay? Im fine. I have the house as cover. Eresh-chan is resuscitating me. However, the enemy sniper with the level 2 helmet is really skilled. Be careful. How about youe back into the house for now? Dont call me Eresh-chan! Chen Heng hadnt even replied yet when Eresh-chan chimed in. Dont worry. You dont need to be concerned about me. Book 6: Chapter 66:1: Heads Delivered from Afar, Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 66:1: Heads Delivered from Afar, Part 1 Bang! Chen Heng had just spoken when another sniper rifle shot rang out. This time, the gunshot was different from before. The shots that hit Chen Heng and Jeanne dArc earlier were from a Kar98k, but this time, it was an AWM. [TL Note: More information on the AWM: /wiki/AWM, likely based on this: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/uracy_International_AWM.] Be careful! They have an AWM that just blew my level 3 helmet. Ryougi Shiki, resuscitate me! Alright, Medusa. Hmmto think the enemy has an AWM. This could be troublesome. The AWM is the most powerful sniper rifle in this game, capable of a one-shot kill even through level 3 helmets. If you hit someone in the hand or foot, the damage reduction mechanism might save them, but the damage would still be extremely high. Chen Heng felt a bit vulnerable now, fearing that the opponent might finish him off with another shot. Once Chen Hengs health had fully recovered, he sprang out of the car and dived into a nearby building through a window. The enemy noticed this acrobatic move, as evidenced by the sound of a Kar98k shot that barely missed him. Yes, just a close call. The bullet from the Kar98k hit the window frame, only about 30 or 40 centimeters away from Chen Heng. It didnt seem like the work of the skilled sniper who had previously shot him in the head. After sessfully vaulting into the room without any mishaps, Chen Heng immediately moved away from the window, taking cover in a spot across the room where he couldnt be shot easily. Considering the situation just now, it seems the two yers across from us swapped guns. The one with the Kar98k originally had excellent marksmanship, but that shot at me was quite off. So, whats our n? one of his teammates asked. Could any of you swap guns with me? Im nning to get close and take shots at them shortly. However, both of my rifles are snipers. The only pistol I have is a Skorpion pistol. It has a high rate of fire but wont be enough to take down two yers in one burst. Chen Heng showed his two sniper rifles to his teammates, then patted the pistol at his waist. Well, you can find an M762 with some ammo in the bedroom over there. Why dont you go grab it? Jeanne dArc pointed to the adjacent room. Sounds good! Chen Hengs face lit up at the mention of the M762. It was one of the most powerful assault rifles in the game, boasting high damage. While it had substantial recoil, Chen Heng wasnt worried about mastering it with his firearm proficiency. Although he couldnt guarantee hitting every shot from the 6x-scoped M762 at long range, it was a deadly weapon for close-range sprays, ensuring every bullet hit the enemy. However, when Chen Heng picked up the M762 and the 60 rounds of ammunition next to it, he realized his backpack was full. Without hesitation, he swapped one of the M24 rifles for the M762 and discarded the Skorpion pistol and its bullets. With only 39 yers remaining in the game and the second circle already closing in, it wouldnt be long before they entered the final stage. Holding two sniper rifles into thete game was not a wise move. In the final stages of the game, close quartersbat became prevalent, making snipers less effective. Moreover, even if Chen Heng eliminated a level 3 helmet yer with a sniper shot, their teammates could still heal them, so he didnt want to burden himself with two sniper rifles any longer. In short, having teammates felt great. After Chen Heng and his teammates exchanged an extended magazine for one of his rifles and loaded their weapons, they crawled out of the window to the north. After running about 50 meters, they descended a gentle slope and beganying down cover fire to protect Chen Heng. However, just as Chen Heng had ventured a few meters away, he spotted someone else sneaking toward him from a corner of the slope. Chen Heng had exposed his head for only a moment. He quickly retracted it, checked his status, health, and ammunition, and patiently waited for the opponent to approach. Ah Heng, be careful. I dont know why, but the gunfire from the other side has stopped. They might be nning to nk us. Jeanne dArcs voice came over the teamsmunication. Chen Heng didnt reply, as speaking in this game would make his voice audible to those nearby. Instead, he quickly typed a few messages to convey his thoughts and then turned off the teamsmunication. He took out a mirror shard and, after observing the distance between them for a moment, waited patiently; the other person was still 50 meters away. During the intense firefight on the bridge earlier, he hadnt discarded the mirror shard but put it into his backpack instead, in anticipation of a situation like this. Holding the mirror shard, Chen Heng continued to observe the approaching yer. The yer had a level 3 helmet, an M416 in hand, and an AWM slung on their back. This was probably the original second level 2 helmet yer in the enemy team, as their teammates likely handed over all the good equipment to them. Three, two, one. Chen Heng counted silently to himself and shifted slightly to the right before abruptly firing. The yer attempting to sneak up on him was startled by Chen Hengs sudden appearance but tried to retaliate with their M416. However, the M416 couldntpete with the firepower of the M762, especially since Chen Heng had fired first. Before the sneaking yer could get more than a couple of shots off, he was already downed. Chen Heng continued to fire his M762 at the yer even after that yer fell to the ground. When his magazine was empty, the sneaking yer became a crate. After eliminating this yer, Chen Heng didnt immediately go to collect the AWM. Instead, he retreated behind the slope to heal himself. In the recent exchange, Chen Heng had lost 40 percent of his health. To ensure his safety, he decided to wait until he was fully healed before dealing with the remaining enemy. As Chen Heng consumed energy drinks to recover health, he suddenly heard a vehicle starting up. He cautiously peeked out and saw that thest surviving member of the enemy team was attempting to flee in a car. The location where the two yers had initially hidden was a slope, making it impossible for Chen Heng to shoot them if they were crouching or prone. However, driving away would expose the upper body of the yer, and Chen Heng seized this opportunity. The enemys car had moved only a few meters from its starting point when Chen Heng squeezed the trigger of his M24. The remaining yer instantly became a crate, and the elimination message appeared for Chen Hengs team. Eliminated 11 yers! Because this was a four-yer team, the first two yers knocked down by Chen Heng but finished off by his teammates still counted toward Chen Hengs tally. As for thest two yers, Chen Heng had killed them as well, resulting in him umting four kills. His teammates had likely been credited with assists. Book 6: Chapter 66:1: Heads Delivered from Afar, Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 66:1: Heads Delivered from Afar, Part 2 ck:Red 20:16 With this elimination, Chen Hengs team gained four points. However, the opposing red side was also formidable, having already eliminated five yers in a short time, securing five points. The score was getting dangerously close, and Chen Heng wondered who these formidable opponents were. Perhaps due to their aggressive y style, the red side lost another member, leaving them with only three members. Did theynd in P City or the harbor? Pushing these thoughts aside, Chen Heng took out a smoke grenade and threw it onto the crate of the yer he had killed in closebat. Once the smoke started billowing, he darted into the smokescreen to loot. Chen Heng was cautious for a good reason. The intense firefight earlier could have attracted other yers looking to intervene. He wanted to avoid being ambushed at all costs. I took their AWM. I had an M24 earlier; does anyone want it? After swapping his M24 sniper rifle for the AWM, Chen Heng ryed this message through Jeanne dArc since he and Medusa were not in the same team. Medusa said she wants it. Alright, tell her toe over and take it. Afterward, Chen Heng continued to inspect the loot in the crate. The level 3 helmet had lost 2/5 durability from Chen Hengs shot and had an additional decrease from the follow-up bursts, making it weaker than the one he was wearing, so he decided against taking it. He merely restocked his supplies and ammo before running back into the building. Inside the building, Chen Heng noticed that his teammates had all left to loot the crates. He didnt mind, instead focusing on loading his AWM with bullets. Fortunately, the AWM was already fully equipped because of the previous owner. Furthermore, there was even a suppressor. The AWM itself packed enough punch to blow through a level 3 helmet with a single shot and instantly take down the enemy. Thus, equippingpensators and such was not of much use. However, attaching a suppressor was more advantageous for the snipers stealth. Two minutester, after everyone had finished looting their kills, they all gathered in the original small house. Lets head to the dormitory building. Sure, sounds good. After six minutes of sprinting, Chen Heng and his team reached the dormitory building. The second poison circle had just closed, and the third poison circle had appeared. This third poison circle was centered on the dormitory building. At this point, only 25 yers remained on the battlefield. After concealing their vehicle as best they could, Chen Heng and his team entered the building located in the southwestern corner of the map. This particr building was the tallest among the dormitory buildings, offering excellent cover and a wide field of view. Lets take a moment to get ready here. The dormitory buildings will likely be inside the final circle. Taking some time is fine, but the red side is catching up to our score. Theyre only four points behind. If we stay here, we might be overtaken in points, said Eresh-chan, voicing her concern while looking at the points tally. Eresh-chan, dont worry about that. We still have five yers, which is essentially two teams. ording to the system information, the red side is down to just three yers now, and all from a single team. This game is point-based, and ranking points hold more weight than kills. Their second team was eliminated when there were still over 40 yers remaining, meaning they currently rank outside the top eight. Teams ranking outside the top eight dont receive ranking points, so we still have a significant advantage. Is that so? Yes, and if everything goes as expected, the dormitory buildings will be within the final circle. We have the terrain advantage here. When other yers converge on this location, we can just wait and ambush I hear a vehicle! Chen Heng interrupted himself, as he heard a vehicle nearby. The minimap also disyed the location of the vehicles sound,ing from the west, which was the direction of the school. Chen Heng swiftly made his way to a window on the third floor of the dormitory building, facing west, and peered outside. He saw a motorcycle in the distance. Everyone, prepare your weapons. Only two yers areing this time, riding a motorcycle. Ill shoot the driver, and the rest of you take care of the other yer, Chen Heng instructed, aiming his AWM at the approaching motorcycle. Give me three seconds; Ill be ready in a moment. Medusa quickly positioned herself in the northwest corner of a bedroom, aiming her M24 sniper rifle. The others also found positions where they could shoot the approaching enemies. Ten secondster, the motorcycle drew closer. It appeared that the enemys destination was indeed the dormitory building where Chen Hengs team was. However, the enemy wouldnt make it there. Bang! Chen Hengs AWM shot struck the motorcycle drivers head, who was moving quickly. The driver flew off the bike and knelt in ce. With no one at the helm, the motorcycle flipped over. The other yer rolled around in the grass, trying to get up but unable to do so. The fuside of gunfire turned him into a crate, and the driver, who had initially been knocked down, also became a crate due to their teammates demise. ck:Red 22:16 Thanks to the two yers who hade from afar to meet their doom, the gap between Chen Hengs team and the red team widened once more. It was as if they had delivered their heads on a tter, lightening the mood despite the dire situation. Chen Heng wouldnt forget these two yers. Chen Hengs team eyed the glowing crates not too far from the dormitory building. However, none of them dared to go and loot them lest they run into an ambush because the recent firefight had been quite loud. Most importantly, all the members of Chen Hengs team were well-equipped, and the dormitory building had surprisingly not been looted yet. Thus, no one was willing to take the risk of being sniped while looting the crates. Book 6: Chapter 67:1: King Arthur: Excalibur! Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 67:1: King Arthur: Excalibur! Part 1 After eliminating a team of unfortunate yers who had run to their doom, Chen Heng and his team scattered to various corners of the building. This served two purposes: to allow the team to observe the surroundings from all four directions and to avoid being wiped out by enemy grenades, thus increasing their chances of turning the tide. Initially, Chen Hengs team patiently watched from each window. However, as minutes passed with no sign of enemies, someone grew restless and started searching other buildings for supplies. Even if she had no need for more resources, she still insisted on searching. How strange! Hey! Ah Heng, do you need any attachments? Ill check the other buildings. Thats right. It was Jeanne dArc. Hmm, let me see. I need a riflepensator and a quick-draw extended magazine for a rifle if you find them. Please keep an eye out for a red dot sight as well. Im notfortable with the holographic sight. While he could patiently observe the enemy, he was genuinely pleased when someone offered to search for supplies. Got it, Jeanne dArc replied before jumping down from the third-floor window. Why dont you take the stairs? Jumping from the third floor results in fall damage, Chen Hengmented. I know, I know. Youre even more annoying than the white Jeanne dArc, Jeanne dArc retorted. So, Jeanne dArc, have you epted that youre the dark Jeanne dArc? Mind your own business, Jeanne dArc couldnt help but retort again. Okay, alright, as long as youre happy. Jeanne dArc had searched several more buildings, but no one had arrived yet. Even though it was already the fourth circle, no one was upying these buildings. However, the good news was that Jeanne dArc had found the items Chen Heng needed, and now he was fully equipped. I hear gunshots; it seems like theyreing from the direction of R City. Chen Heng vaguely made out the sound of continuous gunfire, and a faint gunshot icon on the minimap confirmed that he wasnt mistaken. I know, but R City is too far from here, and theres a school in between. Jeanne dArc had returned to the dormitory building after searching for supplies and was now sitting next to Chen Heng. Its far, I admit, but with the AWM and an 8x scope, as long as they dare to climb the mountain between the school and R City, I can hit them, Chen Heng confidently told Jeanne dArc. Are you that good at shooting? Jeanne dArc was slightly skeptical. Come on, dont forget Im a seven-star Sniper operator. Hitting an enemy in the head from 400 kilometers away is no problem at all. You must have watched too many anti-Japanese fantasy dramas. Hitting enemies from 400 kilometers away? Why not 4,000 kilometers? Ahem! What I just said was a bit exaggerated, but you cant deny that with my firearm proficiency, I can definitely be considered an ace sniper. Chen Heng chatted with Jeanne dArc while looking through the 8x scope mounted on the AWM, focusing on the hill between R City and the school. Okay, okay, youre amazing. Keep it up. Stay strong, Jeanne dArc encouraged Chen Hengckadaisically. Ah! What half-hearted encouragement. Chen Heng listened to the gunshots while keeping an eye on the scores of the red and ck sides. He wasnt sure if there was a red team among the teams fighting on the second floor, but neither could he be sure that there wasnt a red team. Bold assumptions and cautious handling were the keys to victory. If the opposing team is the red side, we definitely should prioritize them, Chen Heng said. The current score for the red side was considerably lower than that of the ck side, and one team had already been eliminated, meaning ranked below the top eight with no ranking points. So, to win this game, the red side had to engage with other teams continuously, or their chances of winning would be very slim. Hey! Jeanne dArc, the red team might be among the teams fighting in R City. How do you know? As soon as Jeanne dArc heard Chen Hengs words, she stood up, holding her sniper rifle and looking toward R City. Because, you see, when the gunshots rang out during the second wave a while ago, I was paying attention to the red sides score and yer status. The gunshots hadntsted long before the red side scored one point. By the time the gunshots stopped, the red side had scored four points but also lost a yer. Look, the current score is 22:20, so its highly likely that the teaming out of R City is the red side. Chen Heng had been staring through the 8x scope at the hill to the north of the school. Now that he was reasonably sure the other side was the red team, his focus had only heightened. Well, that makes sense. Sisters, pay close attention to the direction of R City. The teaming out of R City is very likely the red side. After Chen Heng analyzed the situation, Jeanne dArc notified the others. Then Medusa and I will go to the rooftop together to snipe. Our field of vision will be broader. Chen Heng invited Medusa. Why dont you go alone? Medusa replied, gesturing that they were not familiar with each other and implying that he might not be a good person. Its just in case I get knocked down; there should be someone to resuscitate me, you know? Although I consider myself quite skilled, this is still a game. Even a skilled yer can die when facing two opponents at once. Me! Me! Me! Ill go with you. Jeanne dArc saw that Medusa had no desire to go to the rooftop with Chen Heng, so she volunteered herself. Jeanne dArc, do you know how bad your sniping skills are? Even Ryougi Shiki and Eresh-chan are better than you. Its not that Chen Heng didnt want to spend time alone with Jeanne dArc, but her sniping skillsor rather her overall gaming skillswere quite poor. She was the type who had a strong desire to y even though she wasnt very good at it. If they tallied the points after this was over, Jeanne dArc would definitely have the lowest damage output among the current five. Go to hell, idiot. Jeanne dArc again took out her frying pan and threw it at Chen Heng. Just when she was about to search for more things to throw at Chen Heng, Ryougi Shiki silently handed her a cleaver. Jeanne dArc nced at the big cleaver in her hand, fell silent, but then remembered what Chen Heng had said earlier and threw the cleaver at him. Alright, alright, stop throwing things. My bad. Jeanne dArc, youre just not used to ying the live-action version of this game. Ill spend more time with you in Perfect Worldter, and youll probably get the hang of it. Worried that Jeanne dArc might throw a grenade or shoot at him when there was nothing left to throw, Chen Heng quickly surrendered and offeredpensation to show his respect. [TL Note: Perfect World is an MMORPG with traditional Chinese fantasy elements. Here is the Wikipedia entry on it: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perfect_World_(video_game).] Tsk! Fine, Ill forgive you this time. Just so you know, Im not sparing you because you want to y games with me. Alright, alright, Chen Heng, lets head upstairs, Medusa said after seeing themotion settled. Sure thing, Chen Heng agreed. Although it was not nice to say, Medusas impact on this game was a tad better than Jeanne dArcs. Even with a blindfold, her marksmanship was exceptional. Book 6: Chapter 67:2: King Arthur: Excalibur! Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 67:2: King Arthur: Excalibur! Part 2 Chen Heng switched his M762 for an AWM and took the lead, dashing up to the rooftop. Medusa followed close behind him. Once they reached the rooftop and opened the doorthey met with a surprise. Bang! Bang! Two shots from an S686 shotgun sent Chen Heng sprawling on the floor. He was left bewildered. He crawled back into the attic while the yer with the shotgun began reloading, crouched and ready to pursue. As the yer was reloading the shotgun, Medusa rushed out, wielding her M416. She didnt give her opponent a chance to finish reloading and turned him into a crate. Score: 23:20 Resuscitateresuscitateresuscitateresuscitateresuscitateresuscitate Seventeen resuscitates in one second. Whats going on? Jeanne dArc had arrived by now and saw Chen Heng on the ground and Medusa changing her magazine. Lets not worry about it for now. Resuscitate me first. Okay, sure. ------ After Chen Heng was helped up, he decided against staying on the rooftop and descended to the lower floor. I really didnt expect it. As soon as I opened the door, there was a yer crouched in front of it with an S686 aimed at me. You know how powerful shotguns are; two shots, and I was down, Chen Heng exined, addressing the people gathered around him while treating himself with various medical supplies. When did that guy upstairs start crouching there? Youre asking me? I was going to ask you the same. Jeanne dArc, didnt you check the rooftop when you were looting? Is this my fault? Usually, theres not much good loot on the rooftop, so I didnt bother going up. Who would have thought someone would be lying there? Its not really your fault, but luckily, I called Medusa toe up with me. Otherwise, you guys wouldnt have made it in time, and that yer with the shotgun would have killed me, Chen Heng said, still shaken. He then turned to Medusa, who was now aiming a sniper rifle in the direction of R City. Thanks again, Medusa. Dont mention it. Were teammates; its what I should do, Medusa replied coldly and fell silent. Perhaps this was the intriguing aspect of this battle royale game. You truly never knew when youd run into someone unexpectedly, especially someone armed with a shotgun. A shotgun was a great equalizer; nobody was safe in front of it. This was not a joke. So, are we going back upstairs? Eresh-chan, considering what just happened, it might be best not to go back up to the rooftop. Were at risk of being sniped from the mountains south of our building. Lets stay here; its only one floor below. The smaller field of view wont make much difference. I told you not to call me Eresh-chan! ------ Ten minutester: Remaining yers: 8 Red side: 2 ck side: 3 Score: 25:25 The game was nearing its final stage. As Chen Heng expected, this dormitory building had be the epicenter of the final battle. A fully equipped team had driven down the southern slope of the dormitory buildings and contested for the site with Chen Hengs group, resulting in an intense battle. At the start, Chen Heng took down one yer with a single shot from his AWM. However, just as Medusa was about to finish off that yer, two precise shots from an AK hit her in the head, instantly incapacitating her. Besides Chen Heng, who had not exposed his head, Jeanne dArc and Eresh were also hit by AK bullets. The driver with the AK47 had a perfect 100 percent uracy, but what was even more outrageous was that the bullets seemed to curve. In the end, Chen Hengs team secured victory, mainly due to Chen Heng shooting down the cheater while he was swapping magazines for his AK. That cheaters hacks were incredible, but Chen Heng did not give him a chance to shoot again. Chen Heng got him in the head with the AWM, and he immediately fell to his knees. Fortunately, this yer only had an aimbot and not a health cheat. Chen Hengs team paid the price of two members but sessfully wiped out the enemys full team of four. However, just as Chen Heng was about to eliminate thest enemy yer, the opposing red side took down two of Chen Hengs teammates, earning their heads. The current situation was that the game was about to enter the final circle. The scores for the red and ck sides were tied, with only three teams remaining: the ck side, the red side, and an unknown three-yer team. Well, it should be said that there were four teams because Ryougi Shiki was ying solo, while Chen Heng and Jeanne dArc were a duo. At this point, Chen Hengs team couldnt be considered safe yet. First ce: 20 points. Second ce: 15 points. Third ce: 12 points. Fourth ce: 10 points. If the red side won the battle royale and killed all the remaining yers, they could still secure victory. [Author Note: The red side and the ck side receive double points if they eliminate people from the opposing side rather than yers.] Excalibur! Bang-bang-bang-bang-bang! Using the mirror shard, Chen Heng observed King Arthur upstairs spraying wildly with an AK, which gave him quite a headache. It wasnt the AK spray itself that was frightening but King Arthurs unnaturally high uracy, which made Chen Hengs teammates hesitant to expose themselves. Using grenades was risky because the sound of removing the safety pin was exceptionally loud and could be easily heard by the enemy, leading to them changing positions. Furthermore, while King Arthur was in the open, Gilgamesh was concealed. Gilgameshs sniping was also extremely precise. In this game, bing proficient with firearms was quite straightforward, thanks to AI assistance. If you had fast dynamic vision and reaction speed, you could easily be a skilled yer. At least within a range of 200 meters, factors like wind speed and bullet drop werent even worth considering. Now, thest breakthrough opportunityy with the third team, apart from the red and ck sides. If Chen Hengs side eliminated this third team, the red side would be at a severe disadvantage. Elimination points would add three to their score, and then there were the ranking points for second and third ce, resulting in a total of 30 points. Even if the ck side were wiped out by the red side, the ck side could still win. However, if the red side took down the third team, the red side would have a chance to turn things around. Shiki, it is all up to you this time. Chen Heng ced both hands on Ryougi Shikis shoulders and patted them. He didnt believe that Ryougi Shiki didnt have some tricks up her sleeve. He had a strong suspicion that Root had been continuously providing herself with various cheats, at least in the first three rounds. Book 6: Chapter 68:1: Chen Heng: Allahu Akbar! Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 68:1: Chen Heng: Ahu Akbar! Part 1 Then, Elder Brother, if we win, what will you give me? Hey! Can you not talk to me using such a tone? Ermwhat do you want? A shiver ran down Chen Hengs spine when he heard Roots tone. However, for Root to speak like this, she definitely had some tricks up her sleeves. Well, I would like a virtual reality helmet. No way; thats too expensive, Chen Heng refused decisively. One virtual reality helmet was 1,000 points, and he was no spendthrift. Dont be in such a rush to reject me. You dont have to spend anything on this virtual reality helmet. I only need youthe administratorto agree. What do you mean? Actually, theres a function in the Dimension Administrators Association for providing assistance to members who are weak or find earning points difficult. I can deal with the assistance application, as I belong to the group that finds earning points very difficult. However, I still need youthe only administratorto agree first. Root had whispered these words into Chen Hengs ear to prevent the red-side Masters watching the live broadcast from hearing. The posture made Chen Heng and Root look intimate with each other. This resulted in the people watching the live broadcast, like Jeanne dArc, Sirin, and Luo Li, feeling upset. Of course, the one most annoyed was Ryougi Shiki, who was watching the livestream at home. Sure. Chen Heng did not expect Root to y so many tricks. However, he could only endure and bear the embarrassment in order to get the Holy Grail quickly. Elder Brother is the best. Shiki likes Elder Brother the best. Shiki will go search for the remaining team now. Root used Ryougi Shikis appearance to say that before running to another room to search for the enemy. Could Chen Heng say he had been a little tempted earlier? Truly a master of deception, indeed. As a world consciousness, Root could shamelessly use another persons appearance to do such shameless things. How terrifying! Elder Brother, I found the remaining team. Come with me. Root ran back from the other room in less than five seconds. Then she pulled Chen Heng over. As Chen Heng followed, he also pulled along a confused Jeanne dArc. Elder Brother, look carefully behind the tree to the south. There are three ambushers wearing ghillie suits. Chen Heng looked in the direction Root pointed. Indeed, he saw three yers in ghillie suits hiding in the grass. Just how afraid and sneaky can these three be? Three sets of ghillie suits? They must have looted all the airdrops. The two of you, get ready. When I fire, you two throw grenadesno, pull the pins now. Immediately throw them behind the tree after I fire. Alright. Chen Heng and the others did not do anything stupid like propping their guns on the windowsill as they were close. If they really did that, the three ambushers would discover them. Right now, they stayed close to the wall near the window as they conversed. Jeanne dArc and Ryougi Shiki simultaneously removed the safety pins of the grenades while Chen Heng took aim, pointing his sniper rifle at one of the three ambushers. However, the wall blocked Chen Hengs figure and weapon, so the ambushers did not discover him. Chen Heng shifted his right foot, exposing himself and his sniper rifle. At the same time, he pulled the trigger. Bang! The powerful AWM exploded the head of one yer, knocking him down. Closely after that, two grenades flew to the back of the tree. Boom! Boom! Because the two had removed the safety pins in advance, the remaining two ambushers had no time to escape even if they wanted to. 28:25 Ding! The ck sides points have reached the threshold for victory. Should the match be continued? After Chen Hengs group gained another three points, the ck side would still get the most points even if the red side killed everyone and took first ce. They would get 25 points + 20 (for getting first ce) + 6 (for eliminating three people) = 51 points. Even if Chen Hengs side did not kill anyone else, they would obtain 28 points + 15 (for the second ce) + 12 (for the third ce) = 55 points. Excalibur! Bang-bang-bang-bang-bang-bang! Ten seconds ago, Chen Heng had been thinking of leaving immediately. After all, they had already won and did not need to fight to the death. However, the sound of King Arthurs voice infuriated him. King Arthur simply enjoyed the feeling of firing an AK47, even shooting indiscriminately for fun before exitingor maybe she wasnt even aware of the current situation? This cant continue! King Arthurs incessant firing made Chen Heng unhappy. I had to agree to Roots request because of your wanton gunfire. I choose to continue. Im quitting. Im quitting too. Jeanne dArc, Ryougi Shiki, both of you Chen Heng pointed at the two who had betrayed him, his trembling fingers using them. Didnt you say my shooting skills were terrible? I wont stay here and drag you down. Goodbye, Jeanne dArc said, waving to Chen Heng and disappearing, leaving behind only a crate. So, Jeanne dArc is still angry? She is being too petty, right? (Grudge notebook: ) UrmI need to apply for assistance right away, so Ill be leaving. Goodbye. Erm Chen Heng stared at the two glowing crates at his feet, unsure of what to say. About thatis it toote for me to quit now? Sorry, its toote. Silence hung in the air as Chen Heng pondered his options. Suddenly, out of the corner of his eye, he spotted a projectile. Without hesitation, he flipped open a nearby window and perched on the windowsill. Boom! Chen Heng, with only half of his health remaining, didnt utter a word. He silently administered first aid to himself. Ill fight you to the end! Book 6: Chapter 68:2: Chen Heng: Allahu Akbar! Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 68:2: Chen Heng: Ahu Akbar! Part 2 After patching himself up with a first aid kit and downing three bottles of energy drink, Chen Heng vaulted back inside through the window and ascended the nearby stairs to the rooftop. With an AWM in his right hand and a grenade in his left, he began searching for King Arthurs location. Excalibur! Well, there was no need to search any further. King Arthurs position hadnt changed, and Chen Heng couldnt help but wonder how many bullets she had left. It seemed she hadnt run out yet. By crawling slowly along the rooftop, Chen Heng reached the edge. With a swift motion, he removed the safety pin from the grenade and tossed it toward King Arthurs window, all while keeping his sniper rifle aimed at King Arthur. Bang! Before the grenade even reached King Arthur, a single shot from Chen Hengs sniper rifle knocked her down, followed by the explosion of the grenade at her feet. The grenade immediately killed the downed King Arthur. Observing the 2 yers remaining indicator in the interface, Chen Heng put away his rifle and, with a grenade in each hand, leaped from the rooftop. Ignoring the fact that he was now at half health from fall damage, he sprinted a dozen meters, kicked open a door, and while ascending the stairs, used his teeth to remove the safety pins from the two grenades. Ahu Akbar! With the safety pins removed, only six seconds remained before the grenades exploded. Chen Heng quickly reached the third floor, where he suspected Golden Glitter was hiding, and kicked open a door. While Chen Heng couldnt be certain if Golden Glitter was in this location, the odds were good. Chen Heng didnt care if he died; after all, if he did die, it would be by his own hand. Oh damn! Golden Glitter, hiding behind the door, knew that Chen Heng would make a desperate move, but he hadnt expected Chen Heng to approach him with two grenades about to explode. Golden Glitter raised his rifle, aiming at Chen Heng, hoping to kill him before the grenades detonated. However, Chen Heng had only 0.8 seconds left before he kicked the door. So Boom! Boom! In the end, Golden Glitter didnt even manage to fire two shots before Chen Heng went down with him. Winner, winner, chicken dinner! If two yers perished simultaneously, the one who threw the grenade would be dered the victor. That was the rule of this game. ------ The winner of this round is the ck side! Jeanne dArc dered loudly from the referees stand. Oh! The ck side is amazing! The ck side is the best! For some inexplicable reason, the ck sides once-empty spectator area was suddenly jam-packed with virtual avatars, all cheering enthusiastically for the ck sides victory, a taunt to the red side. To this, Chen Heng could only think, You world consciousnesses sure have your ways of having fun. Well, now that the Holy Grail Carnival has held four of its seven matches and all four have been won by the ck side, this means that this Holy Grail Carnivals victory belongs to the ck side. ck side, please nominate a representative to receive the Holy Grail. Holy Grail, huh? In stark contrast to the jubnt atmosphere on the ck side, the Masters and Servants on the red side wore solemn expressions. King of Heroes, will you retrieve the Holy Grail when it appears in the world? Tohsaka Tokiomi asked Gilgamesh respectfully, as though he were a subject. Tohsaka Tokiomi, are you attempting to instruct me? Gilgamesh, seated at the highest tier of the spectator stands, looked down at Tohsaka Tokiomi with a condescending gaze. I dare not. But if we do not take action soon, your treasure will fall into the hands of others. A single nce from Gilgamesh increased the pressure on Tohsaka Tokiomi. Servants, especially ones like Gilgamesh, exuded an oppressive aura on ordinary people; even Magi were just slightly stronger ordinary individuals in their presence. Gilgamesh, as the most ancient king, had an air of authority that weighed heavily on Tohsaka Tokiomi. Humph! Tohsaka Tokiomi, dont think I dont know what youre thinking. Youre delusional if you think you can enter the Root using the Holy Grail. For the likes of you, even if I were to ce the Root right in front of you, you wouldnt recognize it. Gilgamesh eyed Tohsaka Tokiomi, who feigned deference but harbored intentions of obtaining the Holy Grail and sacrificing Gilgamesh in the process. With a cold snort, Gilgamesh chose to ignore Tohsaka Tokiomi. During the Holy Grail Carnival, the rules offered significant protection to both Masters and Servants, making it temporarily impossible for Gilgamesh to execute Tohsaka Tokiomi at his feet with a thousand cuts. Hah! Dreaming of entering the Root with something like the Holy Grail? There should be a limit to your delusions. Kah, sitting nearby, overheard the conversation between Golden Glitter and Tohsaka Tokiomi and began to mock Tohsaka Tokiomi tantly. It wasnt that Kah was ridiculing Tohsaka Tokiomis aspiration to enter the Root; after all, that was something all qualified Magi aspired to, even if they knew that entering the Root would cost their lives. However, how could a ce like Fuyuki City, a rural area, produce a method to enter the Root? King Gilgamesh, what did you mean by that? Tohsaka Tokiomi ignored Kahs taunts and focused his attention on Gilgameshs earlier words. Gilgamesh didnt respond to Tohsaka Tokiomis inquiry. Ever since the beginning of this Holy Grail Carnival, it had been a farce for the red side. It was nothing more than a boring game with no possibility of winning. With the power of the Sha Naqba Imuru: The Omniscient Omnipotent Star, Gilgamesh had already perceived the truth. (Well, some of it.) Putting aside the squabbles on the red side, the ck side had already decided to let Chen Heng ept the award. Chen Heng walked to the referees stand and received the Holy Grail from Jeanne dArc. He Who Knows Fate, well, I mean, Chen Heng, let me remind you once more. This Holy Grail contains the All the Worlds Evils. To make use of the Holy Grails wishing function, you must first eliminate this All the Worlds Evils from it. After cing the Holy Grail, encased in a transparent bubble, in Chen Hengs hands, Jeanne dArc couldnt help but worriedly remind him once more. Dont worry; Ive already thought of a method to deal with the All the Worlds Evils inside this Holy Grail. There was nothing in this world that the Dimension Administrators Associations store couldnt solve. If there were, it meant he hadnt spent enough points. Of course, Chen Heng didnt n to spend many points on this Holy Grail. After all, it was just arger crystal of condensed mana. He had already devised a perfect solution, and it wouldnt cost him many points. Plus, he would gain several benefits in the process. Chen Heng ced the Holy Grail, along with its protective bubble, in his spatial ne. Now was not the time to deal with the All the Worlds Evils from this Holy Grail War. He needed a quieter ce to avoid interruptions. Despite the Holy Grails protection of this venue, it was still crowded. All right, this Holy Grail Carnival has concluded sessfully. Everyone, please leave the venue as soon as possible. This venue will cease to exist in ten minutes. If any of you are still here at that time, I wont be responsible for what happens. Book 6: Chapter 69:1: Have You Ever Heard of the Philosopher’s Stone? Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 69:1: Have You Ever Heard of the Philosophers Stone? Part 1 Goodbye, Younger Sister. I believe we will meet again. Jeanne dArc waved to Jeanne dArc Alter before gradually transforming into her spiritual body. The Holy Grail had already been handed over to someone else, so Jeanne dArcs mission wasplete; it was time for her to leave. However, the other Servants could still stay for three more days because the Holy Grail Warsted seven days, and even though it had turned into the Holy Grail Carnival, that fact remained unchanged. After three more days, all the Servants would return to the Holy Grail. Only then, after the Holy Grail had absorbed all the mana from the Servants, could the wishing process proceed. Originally, victory or defeat should have been determined after seven days. At that time, there would be no need to wait; Chen Heng could simply deal with the All the Worlds Evils and make his wish. However, who could me the ck sideor more precisely, Rootfor making things soplicated? Chen Heng, along with the others, was teleported out of the venue, while the red side could only watch impotently, unable tounch any attacks, as they left. At least within this venue, all Masters and Servants were protected and couldnt harm each other. After being teleported out of the venue: Servants, are any of you interested in this Holy Grail? Although Chen Heng had no intention of giving this Holy Grail to these Servants, he had to go through the motions. Saying this might seem a bit shameless, but Chen Heng genuinely felt he needed this Holy Grail more than anyone else. Me? I dont need it. I still dont know why I was summoned here when there wasnt any holy relic. Ereshkigal pondered why she was summoned here. No, I dont need it, either. Medusa remained as cold as ever. I dont need it, either. Likewise, Minamoto-no-Raikou declined. I came because I was summoned by the world, and now, my only remaining task is to im Hassans head using this opportunity. Upon saying these words, Grand Assassin King Hassan disappeared on the spot. Chen Heng spected that this Assassin, who was actually a Berserker named King Hassan, had gone to borrow something from Hassan of the Hundred Faces. What he was borrowing, everyone should have a pretty good idea. (Hassan of the Hundred Faces: Ill leave my head here. Come retrieve it yourself.) As for Ryougi Shiki, Jeanne dArc, and the Queen of Sheba, there was no need to ask. They were all on the same side, and they had already discussed the ownership of the Holy Grail in advance. Well, Ill ept this Holy Grail, and since were currently in Mount Enzou, Ill take care of it down there. The Holy Grail Carnivals venue was a virtual location that didnt exist in Fuyuki City. If Masters or Servants from the Holy Grail War wanted to enter the venue, they could simply think of it and be teleported inside as long as it was open. If they wanted to exit the venue, they would be sent back to their initial location. Because all the Masters on the ck side believed this Fourth Holy Grail Carnivalpetitionor the Fourth Holy Grail Warmight be thest one, they had chosen Mount Enzou as the entry point. This was to prevent the discovery of the Holy Grails location due to the leakage of its mana after obtaining it, a measure taken to safeguard their hiding ce. In fact, anyone who had watched several rounds of the Holy Grail Carnival matches knew that Root had definitely set up some minor cheats, but everyone kept quiet about it. Elder Brother, I want to watch, Sirin said, intent on participating in this. You If you want toe, thene; its not dangerous anyway. If others want toe, too, they can. Chen Heng did not object to Sirins curiosity. I want to see, too! I want to see, too! Have you finished your assistance application? Chen Heng couldnt help having a headache when he looked at Ryougi Shiki, who seemed eager to get involved in everything. This fellow was the epitome of someone who couldnt sit still and always had to stir things up. Well, you know, theres no rush for the assistance report, Root replied with nary a hint of embarrassment. Chen Heng understood that Root had left the game just to mess with him. What if I say you cant go? Chen Heng asked. In that case, Ill just sneak over. Hehe! Alright, Sirin, Im heading out first. If anyone else wants to go, take them with you. Little Li,e with me. I have a feeling the red sides Masters and Servants wont give up on this Holy Grail. Theyre definitely going to cause trouble. With that, Chen Heng disappeared from the spot and reappeared inside a cavern in Mount Enzou. Chen Heng carefully examined the Greater Holy Grail in the transparent bubble. While it had looked magnificent and beautiful floating above the venue, when he held it in his hands and saw what was inside, he found it was chilling. Through the transparent bubble, Chen Heng could clearly see the golden cup contained arge ck massAll the Worlds Evilsand it was constantly roiling. Perhaps because of the transparent bubbles suppression, the ck mud inside the Holy Grail didnt spill over the rim, which had allowed the Holy Grail to hang at the Holy Grail Carnivals venue for several days without the red sides Masters and Servants noticing anything amiss. This Holy Grail Carnival was different from the usual, as it directly presented the Greater Holy Grail as a prize without going through Irisviel von Einzberns body, a Lesser Holy Grail. [TL Note: Irisviel von Einzbern is a homunculus, an artificial human, created to be the vessel of a Holy Grail, functioning as a Lesser Holy Grail. She is also the wife of Emiya Kiritsugu. The function of a Lesser Holy Grail is just to summon a Greater Holy Grail. As each Servant died in a Holy Grail War, their energy would flow into a Lesser Holy Grail. In Irisviel von Einzberns case, her body would be destroyed, creating a Holy Grail in the process. Here is more information about her: /wiki/Irisviel_von_Einzbern.] Irisviel von Einzberns Lesser Holy Grail was meant for collecting mana after the Servants deaths, but in this Holy Grail War, where Masters and Servants were not allowed to harm each other, it had no use. The Holy Grail in Chen Hengs hand was a true Greater Holy Grail in every sense. As Chen Heng continued to examine the Holy Grail in his hand, Sirin, Luo Li, and Root arrived in the cavern below. As for Jeanne dArc? She had already been sent home, just like the other Servants, as she had onlye to y games. Chen Heng needed to discuss the ownership of the Holy Grail with Tohsaka Rin. While Eresh-chan had no desire for the Holy Grail, that didnt mean Tohsaka Rin didnt covet it. Jeanne dArcs role was to help Tohsaka Rin let go of her unwarranted dreams. The All the Worlds Evils was not easy to deal with, and for Tohsaka Rins sake, Chen Heng was willing to bear the responsibility alone. Hey, Chen Heng, what method do you n to use to deal with the All the Worlds Evils? Root had held back earlier because other Servants were present, but now that there were no outsiders, Roots curiosity got the better of her. Root wasnt worried about whether Chen Heng could solve the problem of the All the Worlds Evils or not. There were plenty of amazing things in the Dimension Administrators Associations store, and there was bound to be something suitable for Chen Heng. But precisely because there were so many things in the Dimension Administrators Association store, Root couldnt tell how Chen Heng would choose to tackle this problem. Purification with an item like the Archangels Staff was entirely possible, but it would likely consume a significant amount of points, perhaps even exceeding the value of the Holy Grail itself. Book 6: Chapter 69:2: Have You Ever Heard of the Philosopher’s Stone? Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 69:2: Have You Ever Heard of the Philosophers Stone? Part 2 Root always had high expectations for Chen Heng because you never knew what kind of crazy ideas he woulde up with. For instance, making a new world consciousness call him Papa Wanna know? Im not telling you. Since youre so curious, how about a guessing game with prizes? Each person gets one chance. Chen Heng extended a finger toward the three in front of him. Just one chance? There are so many things in the Dimension Administrators Associations store; one chance isnt enough, Root objected. You can guess or not; its up to you. If you dont guess, Ill start, and once I start, there wont be any rewards if you guess correctlyter. Elder Brother, give us a hint, Sirin urged with a hint of seduction, trying to coax information out of him. No use. You have ten seconds, or rather, ten, nine, eight Chen Heng began counting down without sumbing to Sirins ploy. Well, I guess its a Pok Ball, Root suggested. She figured that Chen Heng had been using Pok Balls to solve problems quite often recently, to ridiculous effect, and although the odds of using a Pok Ball to capture the All the Worlds Evils werent high, it was still a better guess than nothing. Ill go with Pok Ball, too, Sirin said, thinking her elder brothers antics could lead him to try using a Pok Ball to capture the All the Worlds Evils. What about you, Little Li? Chen Heng turned to the only person who hadnt hazarded a guess. A Philosophers Stone. [TL note: The Philosophers Stone is a powerful transmutation amplifier. One of the known ways of creating a Philosophers Stone is by sacrificing human lives. It gives the illusion of making ones alchemy abilities stronger or being able to ignore equivalent exchange, but that is not true, as the price is the consumption of the Philosophers Stone. The Philosophers Stone does notst forever and can get used up. Here is more information about it: /wiki/Philosopher%27s_Stone.] Good guess, my younger sister. Youre quite clever. Chen Heng extended his thumb toward Luo Li and patted her head, which was right in front of him. In reality, Chen Heng had only done this to give Luo Li a little bonus. After all, with so many things in the Dimension Administrators Associations store, who could truly guess how Chen Heng would solve the problem? If anyone could, it would be Luo Li, who seemed capable of seeing the future. This isnt fair. You guys are cheating. I finally didnt cheat this time, but you guys still did. Thats not right. Oh, Root, are you admitting that you cheated previously? I didnt! I havent! Dont make stuff up! Root realized she had misspoken and quickly denied it three times, even though everyone knew the truth. However, saying it out loud was different from keeping it to oneself. Sirin wanted to make a snarkyment, but when she saw Luo Li looking at her coldly, she backed down. Alright, the winner this time is Little Li. Little Li, if you have any requestster, just let me know, and Ill try to fulfill them. Right now, I need to deal with the Holy Grail. Chen Heng tilted the Holy Grail containing the ck mud and opened the Dimension Administrators Associations store. His method for dealing with this issue was to offer this All the Worlds Evils as a sacrifice to the Truth and transform it into a Philosophers Stone. [TL Note: In Fullmetal Alchemist, the Truth is an enigmatic, metaphysical, deity-like being that appears when someone attempts human transmutation. It is not known if it is truly the god of that world, but it is the closest thing to being one in that world. It upholds thew of equivalent exchange. Here is more information on it: /wiki/The_Truth.] Chen Heng had thought of this method just recently. Actually, he had several backup ns. The first was as Root said, using a Pok Ball, but there were many ws with this. He felt it was unlikely that a Pok Ball could capture something as massive as the All the Worlds Evils. Moreover, he didnt know how to approach it, even if capturing it with a Pok Ball was possible. Threats? Bribes? None of that would work. The All the Worlds Evils had only one thing on its mindthe destruction of the world. Finally, even if Chen Heng could capture the All the Worlds Evils, this thing might backstab him at any moment. After all, it was the All the Worlds Evils, capable of anything. Loyalty? This was the All the Worlds Evils; how loyal could it be? Only if a small fragment were left might that be viable. The second option was to take the Holy Grail and find Aqua. Despite Aquas somewhatcking intelligence and luck, her status as a goddess of water was undeniable. She was skilled in purification. However, this method had its downsides. First, Chen Heng wasnt well-acquainted with Aqua. Second, there was no guarantee that Aqua could purify the All the Worlds Evils contained within the Holy Grail, which was a reservoir of the wicked thoughts of 6,000,000,000 people. Aquas previous performances didnt inspire much confidence. The third option was for Chen Heng to trigger his nes life-saving sword strike. The advantage of this method was that it would ensure the destruction of the ck mud. However, Chen Heng was afraid that he might identally destroy the Holy Grail itself. Moreover, this life-saving sword strike could only be used three times in total, even though it would regenerate in a month. Squandering it on a whim was not an option. Chen Heng had been wrestling with the question of how to deal with the All the Worlds Evils until he became an alchemist. It was while searching for information on alchemists in the Dimension Administrators Associations cultural section that he stumbled upon an anime called Fullmetal Alchemist. Initially, when Chen Heng started researching alchemists, he hoped to find simr abilities in the vast multidimensions that might inspire him. After all, the multidimensions were full of incredibly imaginative geniuses. The first result he found was Fullmetal Alchemist. A brief look at the synopsis revealed something interestingthe Philosophers Stone. The Philosophers Stone, in that world, was a red stone created through the alchemical processing of living human souls in a transmutation circle. It required arge number of human sacrifices and contained the hatred, enmity, and anger that erupted at the moment of death. Chen Heng believed that in some sense, the All the Worlds Evils could also be used to create a Philosophers Stone. Souls? Since the Holy Grail could achieve the Third Magicmaterialization of soulsthe All the Worlds Evils should have a simr nature to souls. [TL Note: The Third Magic is a magic that prevents the dispersion of souls once they leave the physical body, losing their anchor. This allows for the souls to transform into a higher form of existence, attaining true immortality and an unlimited source of Magical Energy (mana is a type of Magical Energy). /wiki/Third_Magic.] Hatred, enmity, and anger? Werent these synonymous with the All the Worlds Evils? With a mindset of just giving it a try, Chen Heng tried searching for the option to exchange for a Philosophers Stone in the Dimension Administrators Associations store, using the stores intelligent scanning function. Then the following exchange option appeared: 1. Exchange for one Philosophers Stone with 10,000 points. Chen Heng felt this choice was not viable. It would be a huge loss! After all, even though the Philosophers Stone had a wide range of uses and was incredibly versatile, wasnt it more sensible to use those points to purchase items directly from the Dimension Administrators Associations store? Furthermore, items bought from the store came with quality assurance and after-sales service, as for the Philosophers Stone Book 6: Chapter 70: Clone No. 1: Clones Have No Rights Book 6: Chapter 70: Clone No. 1: Clones Have No Rights 2. Exchange the All the Worlds Evils for a Philosophers Stone. If all the All the Worlds Evils could be transformed into a Philosophers Stone, it could create a veryrge Philosophers Stone; the exact size would only be known after the process, but the Dimension Administrators Association required 100 points as an intermediary fee. Moreover, based on the principle of equivalent exchange, upon the sessful creation of the Philosophers Stone, the Dimension Administrators Association would demand five percent of it aspensation. This method aligned perfectly with Chen Hengs interests. It could resolve the issue of the All the Worlds Evils within the Holy Grail and yield a bonus Philosophers Stone while requiring rtively few points. Chen Heng ced the Greater Holy Grail, which was enveloped in a bubble, on a pedestal in the center of arge chamber. Stepping back, he used a dart to puncture the bubble. Although the bubble was effective at sealing the All the Worlds Evils, it was rather fragile; just a dart sufficed to pierce it. As soon as Chen Heng pierced the bubble around the Greater Holy Grail, the Holy Grail levitated, and simultaneously, the ck mud it contained spewed out, rapidly forming a small quagmire that expanded relentlessly. Seeing this, Chen Heng quickly activated the Dimension Administrators Associations intermediary service. Almost instantly, a massive ck hole, visible only to Dimension Administrators Association members, materialized above the Holy Grail. After a certain amount of ck mud had spewed from the Holy Grail, apletely ck figure gradually rose from it. This figure was none other than Avenger, who had been summoned by the Einzbern faction during the Third Holy Grail War and caused the Holy Grails mutation. Hahaha! Haha! Hahaha! I have finally [TL Note: Avenger is an Extra Servant ss based on vengeance and was created during the Third Holy Grail War described above. Here is more information about it: /wiki/Avenger.] The Avenger hidden in the Holy Grail had nned to cause trouble during the Fourth Holy Grail War, but the Holy Grail had been sealed in a bubble since the start of the Holy Grail War. However, it fortunatelysted only four days before a rather naive individual let him out. Yet, as the saying goes, Joy often turns to sorrow. Just as the Avenger finishedughing heartily and spoke three words, he, along with the pool of ck mud on the ground, was sucked into the ck hole above. What the heck?! The Avenger couldnt see anything in the sky, but a horrifying suction had appeared out of nowhere. The Avenger could not resist the suction, and when the ck mud reached a certain height, it would suddenly vanish. This left him utterly bewildered. This isnt how its supposed to go. However, after being swallowed into the ck hole, the Avenger reappeared in the ck mud outside. As long as the All the Worlds Evils wasntpletely eliminated, Avenger would remain undying. But soon, this newly manifested form was sucked into the ck hole. What in the world is this?! Trapped in the ck mud, the Avenger was continuously drawn toward the invisible ck hole in the sky. He struggled and resisted but to no avail. The Holy Grail floated in the air, releasing ck mud, which the ck hole in the sky continuously sucked in. Chen Heng remained unfazed by this; he even felt like chuckling. However, this Avenger was undeniably noisy, so Chen Heng set up a sound barrier enveloping both the ck mud and the ck hole. Lets wait. Once the ck mud has beenpletely sucked out, the Holy Grail will be usable. But judging by the resilience of this ck mud, it seems well need to wait for quite some time. Chen Heng retrieved a small table and four recliners from his spatial ne, then pulled out a plethora of snacks and arranged them on the table. Elder Brother, are you just going to ignore the All the Worlds Evils? Sirin pointed to the constantly boiling and struggling ck mud, looking somewhat worried. What if this thing manages to escape and identally attaches itself to Dont worry. I admit the All the Worlds Evils is formidable, but can it surpass the Dimension Administrators Association? Chen Heng lounged in one of the chairs and began to focus on the process of shaping Will Energy swords. Oh, then thats fine. Sirin knew how formidable the Dimension Administrators Association was, and while it wasnt invincible, especially when facing transcendents, she also understood that dealing with the All the Worlds Evils wouldnt pose a problem for it. Besides, wasnt Root here? Could the All the Worlds Evils really cause any trouble? So, Sirin settled into a chair and, unlike Chen Heng, she put on her helmet and immersed herself in Perfect World. Meanwhile, Luo Li and Root exchanged nces. Then Root, being amodating, took the seat opposite Chen Heng, leaving the one on Chen Hengs right for Luo Li. Root didnt particrly care where she sat, but she had a feeling that Luo Li might. Having read the akashic records of Chen Hengs world out of curiosity about mankind (Chen Heng), Root had seen the records concerning Chen Heng and was more familiar with the dynamics between Chen Heng and Luo Li than anyone else, except Luo Li herself. Root didnt want to get into a fight with Luo Li over a chair. This lunatic was capable of anything, even when confronting a world consciousness. Taking advantage of this time, Root wrote an assistance application to submit to the Dimension Administrators Association. As she watched Sirin ying her game on Chen Hengs left, Root couldnt help feeling envious. For Root, ying a game as a mortal was an exceedingly rare experience. After cheating for so long, even a world consciousness wanted to enjoy a normal game, but Rootcked a normal means to earn points, making it quite troublesome. Hence, Root had to put her mind to work. Thanks to Customer Services not disclosing certain unwritten rules to association members, the avable assistance slots remained untouched. On the other hand, Luo Li, sitting nearby, manifested a clone to patrol the surroundings, while she herself moved to the seat on Chen Hengs right. Thenher clone grabbed her arm. An exchange of nces ensued. Clone No. 1: Why should I do the dirty work while you get to sit next to him? Luo Li: Because Im the true body. Clone No. 1: Can we discuss this reasonably? You cant be so heartless. Luo Li: Im the true body. Clone No. 1: You Luo Li: If you keep bbering, Ill send you back. There are plenty of other clones willing to do this job! Clone No. 1: Alright, alright, alright. Fine, Ill go. Clone No. 1 reluctantly looked at Chen Heng, who was cultivating. Then she vanished. Luo Li, who had squeezed everything out of her clone, remained emotionally unperturbed, sitting calmly beside Chen Heng. Compared to Root and Sirin, Luo Li did nothing; she simply kept a watchful eye on Chen Heng and asionally nced at the Holy Grail. Book 6: Chapter 71:1: The Various Uses of the All the World’s Evils, Part 1 Book 6: Chapter 71:1: The Various Uses of the All the Worlds Evils, Part 1 Luo Li always felt that using the Holy Grail to restore Chen Hengs memories was a bit dubious. She wanted to enhance its capabilities but couldnt modify it because it was meant for Chen Hengs use. She found this quite frustrating. To be honest, Luo Li had some knowledge about Holy Grails due to her system. In her pursuit of points and other rewards, she had transmigrated, dealt with reincarnators, and collected numerous items, including Holy Grails. She had disassembled Holy Grails of different models and be quite skilled at it. However, she considered a Holy Grail rather unremarkable unless it served the purpose of reviving Chen Heng; that was the same for everything else. She had a low opinion of the all-powerful Holy Grails, which she eventually handed over to the system to get constion prizes. Luo Li knew that Chen Heng didnt have many points to his name, but she couldnt just offer hers. She didnt want Chen Heng to feel like he was freeloading off her. Changing the scene Archer Group: Within the Tohsaka residence, Tohsaka Tokiomi paced back and forth in the hall, contemting Gilgameshs words. Gilgamesh was the King of Heroes, with the Noble Phantasm known as Sha Naqba Imuru: The Omniscient Omnipotent Star. He had to take Gilgameshs words seriously because of that Noble Phantasm. asionally, he nced at the three Command Spells on the back of his hand. Meanwhile, Gilgamesh was at Kotomine Kireis ce, indulging in some wine. He was quite intrigued by Kotomine Kirei, especially after using Sha Naqba Imuru: The Omniscient Omnipotent Star. Initially, Gilgamesh had sealed this Noble Phantasm upon his summoning, but due to the unexpected twist in the first Holy Grail Carnival game, courtesy of Ryougi Shiki (Root), he decided to use it once. Rule Eight: Cheating during the game will lead to defeat when discovered. In other words, as long as you didnt get caught, cheating was fair game, right? Gilgamesh was too proud to cheat during the game, but he couldnt tolerate others, especially enemies, cheating. He managed to restrain himself from confronting Root, a decision born out of prudence. Therefore, he simply observed and thought, Whatever pleases you. Gilgamesh was arrogant, but he was no fool or brute. As for confronting Roothe had given up hope of victory after using Sha Naqba Imuru: The Omniscient Omnipotent Star once. Why Root had personally intervened remained a mystery. Evaluation: The Archer group was unique among the groups. Both Master and Servant harbored intentions of eliminating each other, making theirpatibility disastrous. Tohsaka Tokiomi had summoned Gilgamesh, whom he greatly respected but also intended to eliminate by forcing Gilgamesh tomit suicide. This was because Tohsaka Tokiomi wanted to enter Root. Therefore, dont take Tohsaka Tokiomis respect for Gilgamesh at face valuehe still wanted to kill Gilgamesh. Gilgamesh went without saying. Having used Sha Naqba Imuru: The Omniscient Omnipotent Star once, he was fully aware of Tohsaka Tokiomis intention to eliminate him. If it werent for the entertaining act of regicide, he would have taken matters into his own hands long ago. As for Tohsaka Rin, she was just another re:lifer, nothing particrly extraordinary. With the Root and that individual called Luo Li in y, the rest of them Well, Gilgamesh wasnt one to boast, but apart from that Archer on the opposing side, he considered everyone else present to be ratherckluster. Saber group: Due to the Holy Grail Carnival taking ce during the day and the many eyes on them, not even Emiya Kiritsugu had considered a major daytime operation. However, preparations could be made in advance. Jeanne dArc had alreadymunicated the Holy Grails situation to the various Masters, including the fact that they would need to wait three days before making their official wish, along with dealing with the All the Worlds Evils in advance. Although Emiya Kiritsugu had reservations about thetter, suspecting that Ruler was involved with the opposing side, and despite the Holy Grail appearing unproblematic from his perspective (since no one could see the All the Worlds Evils due to their angles), the fact remained that they had to wait three days before making their wish. Saber, at this moment, was indulging in a hearty meal. ording to her, warriors couldnt afford to go hungry on the battlefield. In simpler terms, it was because they didnt know if they would win, so they didnt want to starve and die like a fool. On the other hand, Irisviel von Einzbern watched King Arthur eat. Emiya Kiritsugu and his mistress, Hisau Maiya, were engaged in pre-battle preparations. Make no mistake; it was serious business, focusing on maintaining their weapons. Emiya Kiritsugu was loading Origin Bullets into his beloved firearm, while Hisau Maiya inspected other items like submachine guns and grenades. [TL Note: Heres more information about Hisau Maiya: /wiki/Maiya_Hisau.] [TL Note: Origin Bullets are special Conceptual Weapons containing parts of Emiya Kiritsugus soul that utilize his Origin of Severing and Binding to its fullest extent by actualizing it within a target. You can read more about it here: /wiki/Kiritsugu_Emiya#Thompson_Contender.] Although it wasnt a wise choice to snatch the Holy Grail away at this moment, it didnt hurt for Emiya Kiritsugu to scout the situation and gather information. After all, knowing ones enemy was essential for victory. Evaluation: Since there hadnt been a genuine Holy Grail War, Emiya Kiritsugu and King Arthurs rtionship, though strained, hadnt reached the point of rupture. Furthermore, despite their rocky rtionship, King Arthur got along well with Emiya Kiritsugus wife. Lancer group: Kah was actively preparing. Even though the Holy Grail was currently in the hands of the ck side, there was no rule against snatching it. Besides, that bothersome Ruler had already departed. Kah had no intention of admitting defeat in this Holy Grail Carnival. In his view, the reason they had failed in the game was solely due to their own Servants ipetence, not his. Butwhat annoyed Kah most was seeing his fiance daydreaming. Lancer! Evaluation: The misfortune of this group stemmed from Kahs fiance. Why involve her when he could handle it himself? And why make her responsible for the mana supply? On the bright side, Lancer didnt need tomit suicide anymore, a reason for celebration. Rider group: This group had decided to hold their position for the time being. It was because Iskandar had engaged Luo Li head-on in that game of international chess. Iskandar had unleashed his Noble Phantasm, buthe still got decapitated. Iskandar couldnt fathom how he had met his end. Hence, they chose caution and let others scout ahead. The most critical objective now was to execute their grand strategy before the Holy Grail War came to an end. What if they ended up losing? Evaluation: Thebination of the King of Conquerors and his queen has surprisingly good synergy. If not for Gilgameshs presence in the actual Holy Grail War, this groups chances of sess would have been quite high. [TL Note: The King of Conquerors refers to Iskandar, also known as Alexander the Great. As for the queen, that is not referring to Iskandars wife but to Zhuge Liang, a Heroic Spirit. This results in Waver being a Pseudo-Servant. Im not sure if it happened in the Fourth Holy Grail War, but Zhuge Liang possesses Waver. Zhuge Liang was an ancient Chinese politician and a master strategist. Here is more information about Zhuge Liang: /wiki/Zhuge_Liang.] Book 6: Chapter 71:2: The Various Uses of the All the World’s Evils, Part 2 Book 6: Chapter 71:2: The Various Uses of the All the Worlds Evils, Part 2 Caster group: This group seemed unusually normal at the moment. Gilles de Rais had showcased his art before Ryuunosuke, so Ryuunosuke now followed his every word. And thanks to the presence of Jeanne dArc Alter, Gilles de Rais had willingly be herpdog, ensuring Ryuunosuke behaved, at least until the end of the Holy Grail War. Although Ryuunosuke was far from pleased, Gilles de Rais imed to have prepared a substantial gift for him. Ryuunosuke was left speechless, but wasnt patience a virtue? Evaluation: A devotedpdog! The master-servant dynamic in this group took an unexpected flip. Assassin group: On one hand, the Master, Kotomine Kirei, was beingbrainwashedenlightenedby Gilgamesh. Kotomine Kirei watched his collection of wines being desecrated by Gilgamesh, all while being drawn in by Gilgameshs words. On the other hand, Assassin, Hassan of the Hundred Faces, had given up thinking altogether. He had no hope left. Who knew why he had encountered the first-generation Hassan during this Holy Grail War? Furthermore, the first generation was from the enemy camp. Was this a deliberate move against him? Although they shared the name Hassan, Hassan of the Hundred Faces had little understanding of the first generations true power, but he felt he was just trash before the first-generation Hassan, like how an ant would have no idea of an elephants strength. Assassin was now filled with anxiety. Death itself wasnt frightening; what was terrifying was facing the first-generation Hassan. Assassin feared that the first generation might recall the tolling of the bell, and then Gather information? Investigate? I cant take it anymore. Isnt this practically asking me to approach the first generation and beg for death? If you cant ept that, just use a Command Spell to make memit suicide. That would be even better. Speaking of which, if Imitted suicide, the first generation might take note of that. However, if the Mastermanded me tomit suicide, then Assassin felt that this idea was quite reliable. Evaluation: Well, its a bitplicated, to say the least! Berserker group: Although it was unsure why Matou Kariya had joined the Holy Grail War, the decision not to activate Mad Enhancement, coupled with the fact that the Holy Grail Carnival had provided most of the mana and that there hadnt been any battles, meant that Matou Kariyas body hadnt deteriorated as severely as in the original story. Additionally, Sakura hadnt been sent to the Matou family by Tohsaka Tokiomi, so Matou Kariya didnt hold the same deep-seated resentment. Then there was their Knight of the Lake, Lancelot. Since he hadnt been cursed with the Berserkers Mad Enhancement upon summoning, he still retained his sanity. He was contemting how to get King Arthur to kill him, or perhaps he should start with an apology? As for the puppet master behind the Matou family, Matou Zouken, he was gone, truly gone. It was Tohsaka Rin who had sought Luo Lis help to eliminate Matou Zouken, and it seemed she had paid a hefty price for it. The reason? Tohsaka Rin couldnt shake the feeling that the old man hadnt let go of his ns to alter her younger sister. Better safe than sorry. Also, Matou Zouken was one of the factors that had driven Tohsaka Rin toward re:life. Even thoughbat between Masters and Servants was strictly prohibited during the Holy Grail Carnival, Matou Zouken wasnt a Master or a Servant, which ingeniously excluded him outside the safety zone. Now, the one calling the shots for the Matou family was Matou Kariya, who heldmand over Berserker. Evaluation: Theres not much to say about this group; both Servant and Master had their fair share of misery. Now that the red side has been discussed, it is time to describe the ck side. Right now, the only unstable factor on the ck side was Tohsaka Rin. Given her identity and position, she had the potential for treachery. Who knew when she would betray them? Hence, Jeanne dArc was tasked with overseeing her. However, Jeanne dArc hadnt anticipated how cooperative Tohsaka Rin would be. As soon as they returned, even before Jeanne dArc could inquire, Tohsaka Rin offered to relinquish her right to the Holy Grail. In truth, this was only a small part of the price Tohsaka Rin had paid. Even if Luo Li hadnt brought up this matter, Tohsaka Rin had no intention of pursuing the Holy Grail. She had faced the All the Worlds Evils within it before. Only by confronting it could she finally understand how troublesome it was. Although Tohsaka Rin had the support of the Re:Life Chat Group and ess to its resources, it was still a question of value. For the financially challenged Tohsaka Rin, there were ways to resolve her issues, like taking out a loan. However, she thought the Holy Grail would not be that useful to her, even after being dealt with, so she gave up on it. Moreover, she had already entered into a series of unequal treaties with Luo Li and was no longer in a position to bear the burden of a loan, even without interest. ------ After a days effort, the ck mud within the Holy Grail had finally beenpletely sucked in by the ck hole above. Well, not exactlypletely. Chen Heng had used an artifact-type treasure to seal a trace of the All the Worlds Evils and ced it inside his spatial storage, next to the Four Immortal Executioner Swords. This method surprisingly calmed the All the Worlds Evils, which had been unruly until then. Chen Heng had kept this tiny remnant of the All the Worlds Evils for research purposes. Although it had been quiteckluster in itsst moments, passively being consumed by the ck hole above and turned into a Philosophers Stone, it was still a high-ranking existence in terms of nature. In his worlds terms, it was simr to those demonic swords, although probably not as powerful. However, Chen Heng couldnt help but acknowledge that the All the Worlds Evils had the potential for endless propagation when it absorbed malevolent thoughts, making it an exceptional material for crafting. Although Chen Heng wasnt a master craftsman at the moment, wasnt he nning to enter Jixia Academy? Jixia Academy was renowned for its advanced forging techniques, and he wouldnt have to worry about the All the Worlds Evils then. What could it do there? The All the Worlds Evils had already been refined for a day and a night. Once it waspletely refined, Chen Heng obtained a human-sized Philosophers Stone from the Dimension Administrators Association. Chen Heng had not expected the All the Worlds Evils to be refined into such arge Philosophers Stone. Book 6: Chapter 72: Luo Li: Are You Going to Reason with Me? Book 6: Chapter 72: Luo Li: Are You Going to Reason with Me? During this day and night, Chen Heng immersed himself in forging Will Energy swords and cultivating his Spiritual Energy, paying no heed to the world outside. This was because of his trust in Luo Li. He believed she would perfectly manage everything. In reality, Luo Li did not betray Chen Hengs expectations. On the very first night of the refining process, several groups of people arrived at Mount Enzou to investigate. The exposure of Mount Enzous existence had been anticipated by the ck side. The energy fluctuations caused by purifying the All the Worlds Evils were far from subtle, and any elite Magus could sense them. Moreover, all Masters participating in this Holy Grail War, except for Ryuunosuke, had inquired to some extent about the Greater Holy Grails, which were known to be located in ces like Mount Enzous cavern. The first group to arrive on the first night belonged to Emiya Kiritsugu. Originally, Tohsaka Tokiomi had intended to send his apprentices Hassan of the Hundred Faces, to investigate with a few avatars, but Hassan adamantly refused to enter the ck sides territory for reconnaissance. It was too risky, especially considering the presence of King Hassan. Sending him to surrender? Sure. But as an enemy? Forget about it. Using a Command Spell topel him didnt work, either. The fear Hassan held for the first-generation Hassan was so ingrained that it surpassed the power of a Command Spell. Thus, Hassan was off the table. As soon as Emiya Kiritsugus team arrived, Luo Li (Clone No. 1) discovered them. Surprisingly, she didnt obstruct them. Instead, she appeared and escorted the two directly into the cavern, allowing them to witness the true nature of the Holy Grail. However, there was one conditionthey mustnt disturb the others. Is that the Holy Grail? I never imagined it would contain the All the Worlds Evils, Emiya Kiritsugu remarked, despite having heard Jeanne dArcs warnings about the Holy Grails contamination. He had never anticipated the extent of corruption within the Holy Grail. Just one nce at the ceaseless flow of ck mud known as All the Worlds Evils filled Emiya Kiritsugu with a profound sense of malevolence. For a moment, he experienced a hallucination, as if countless blood-stained, pale hands were attempting to drag him into that pool of ck mud. However, Emiya Kiritsugu was resolute in his ideals of justice, and his spirit remained unyielding. He shook off the momentary daze. Once he raised his guard, the spiritual contamination didnt affect him much. The All the Worlds Evils was far from harmless even when it was still. If an ordinary person encountered this entity, they would likely be ensnared and devoured by its malevolence at first sight. Previously, Jeanne dArc had explicitly warned about the All the Worlds Evils within the Holy Grail. However, none of the red sides Servants or Masters believed the situation had deteriorated to such an extent, or perhaps they couldnt believe that the Holy Grail had be so irredeemable. You are incapable of dealing with something like the All the Worlds Evils. It poses a threat to the entire world. Even in this state, the Holy Grail can grant wishes. However, due to the influence of the All the Worlds Evils, it will twist your wish into its most malicious form. For instance, if you wish for world peace, the Holy Grail will annihte everyone in the world as a preemptive measure for peace, assuming it has the power to do so. If you wish to be the worlds most powerful individual, it will eliminate anyone superior to you. A Holy Grail tainted by the All the Worlds Evils can no longer be considered a mere wish-granting vessel. Uncharacteristically, Luo Li (Clone No. 1) spoke this much to others, perhaps because she wanted to discourage this duo, who seemed extremely eager to seize the Holy Grail. So, you are well aware of the Holy Grails condition, yet you refuse to let it go? Furthermore, the ck mud that is the All the Worlds Evils is being purified before our eyes. Does that mean you believe you can handle it? Emiya Kiritsugu was bewildered by the vast disparity between his expectations and reality. But King Arthur, having seen much of the world, recognized that the apparatus before her seemed to be gradually eradicating the All the Worlds Evils. Are you sure you want to hear the truth? What are you saying? Are you saying there is hope for this Holy Grail? The greatly shocked Emiya Kiritsugu turned to Luo Li after hearing what she said. Of course, we want to hear the truth. The truth is, we are currently removing the All the Worlds Evils. We should seed in another day. Moreover, due to this Holy Grail Carnival summoning 14 Servants together, all Servants except the one making the wish will be converted into mana to empower the Greater Holy Grails wish-granting capabilities, making it twice as powerful as originally intended. While it still cant be called an omnipotent wish-granter, it can address most of the worlds problems. However Luo Li paused for a moment at this point. However, what? King Arthur saw things could turn around, so she quickly inquired further. This Holy Grail is our spoils of war. Do you honestly believe that someone who can handle the All the Worlds Evils cannot handle you? To be frank, if it werent for this peculiar Holy Grail Carnival, the Holy Grail War might have ended in a single night. You Saber materialized her sword, wanting to reason things out with Luo Li. However, when she met Luo Lis gaze, her intentions wavered at the look of indifference in Luo Lis eyes. It wasmon for conflicts to escte quickly among Servants, and Emiya Kiritsugu had no desire to prevent it. In fact, he had thought of using this opportunity to test Luo Lis strength. However, when King Arthurs eyes met Luo Lis, Saber was instantly immobilized. What kind of gaze was that? King Arthur, with her vast knowledge and numerous acquaintances, including many extraordinary individuals and excellent subordinates, couldnt recall ever encountering such a terrifying gaze. Artoria Pendragon had no way to describe this feeling. However, if she had to use an example to describe it, it would be that of an ancient being, apathetic to the value of life after witnessing countless ages. Nevertheless, such eyes appeared on a young woman who looked no older than 16. This indifference was undeniably genuine, signifying not only immense strength but also a certain level of disregard for life. Beneath the facade of this young girly an entity of indescribable terror. Alright, Saber. You can stop. The ck sides Master is indeed speaking the truth. We will stop here for tonight. After speaking, Emiya Kiritsugu left the cavern without a second nce. King Arthur, albeit momentarily stunned, followed her Masters lead, leaving Mount Enzous cavern. Artoria Pendragon couldnt shake the feeling that her Master had backed down Book 6: Chapter 73: Temporary Conclusion of the Type-Moon World Book 6: Chapter 73: Temporary Conclusion of the Type-Moon World Chen Heng gazed at the purified Holy Grail in his hand with great satisfaction. This golden Holy Grail no longer contained dark, lumpy mud but a crystal-clear liquid. The transparent liquid only filled the Holy Grail to about two-thirds of its capacity, quite a distance yet from full. Chen Heng had to wait for two more days until the Holy Grail War concluded and all the Servants returned to the Throne of Heroes, transferring their mana to the Holy Grail, before it could grant wishes. However, he could already use the Holy Grail a little, as it had already umted a substantial amount of mana. Chen Heng decided to continue forging Will Energy swords. This time, he drew upon the mana from the Holy Grail to assist his cultivation. Since the Holy Grail War urred once every 60 years, the mana within the Holy Grail had been umting for that long in Fuyuki Citys ley lines. Even using a portion of it now wouldnt have a significant impact. Furthermore, due to the excess number of Servants summoned in this Holy Grail War, using a bit more mana wouldnt be an issue, as it would be replenished. Two dayster: Apart from Chen Heng, a ck side Servant, all the other Servants simultaneously began transforming into Spiritual Bodies, converting into mana and flowing into the Holy Grail. While it was said to be all the other Servants, some, including Hassan of the Hundred Faces and King Hassan, had already transformed into mana and entered the Greater Holy Grail. King Hassan had beheaded Hassan of the Hundred Faces, and with his missionpleted, he had no reason to stay in this world, so he disappeared voluntarily. Besides the Servants who voluntarily disappeared, Luo Li had also dealt with a few Servants whose Masters had been disobedient. For instance, Diarmuids Master was quite deceitful. Luo Li had originally considered eliminating both Kah and Diarmuid, but she recalled Chen Hengs earlier words: Just kill the Servants. Servants will die sooner orter, and without their Servants, the Masters pose no significant threat. Thus, she refrained from acting on the Masters. Doctor Roman used a Pok Ball to capture the Queen of Sheba, so she did not transform into mana. The mana generated from the deaths of several Servants was consecutively injected into the Holy Grail, filling its remaining capacity. Then, the Holy Grail left Chen Hengs hand to hover in midair. Its golden radiance intensified, and Chen Hengs consciousness was drawn into a chaotic space. Hey, Root, are you sure this Holy Grail can really grant wishes? Sirin, who was apanying Chen Heng during the Holy Grail wish ceremony, asked Root, who still bore the appearance of Ryougi Shiki, standing nearby. Sirin was somewhat concerned about potentialplications arising from the contaminated Holy Grail. Dont worry, dont worry. With me as the world consciousness, you should be at ease, Root reassured. No, I feel less at ease precisely because youre here. Huh? Alright, Sirin, dont worry. The wishing function of this Holy Grail is working properly, but whether it can fulfill Elder Brothers wish is uncertain, Luo Li interjected,forting Sirin. Having dismantled her fair share of Holy Grails, Luo Li had a basic understanding of their functions. Holy Grails primarily harnessed nearly limitless mana to fulfill the wishes of their users. With enough mana, Holy Grails could be considered nearly omnipotent. The Holy Grail in Chen Hengs possession was one of the most mana-rich ones Luo Li had ever seen. Elder Sister Li, are you really not worried? I know a thing or two about Holy Grails, and even though this world consciousness may be unreliable, she can still control events within her own world. Hey, what do you mean by unreliable? Do you know how challenging it is to find a reliable and powerful world consciousness like me? Root felt she was being maligned. As Root attempted to defend herself, the Holy Grail hovering in midair suddenly red with light. Sirin instinctively shielded her eyes with her arm, but Root and Luo Li had already donned sunsses as if they had anticipated this. After ten seconds, the light gradually settled on a tform within the vast cavern. The Holy Grails radiance dimmed considerably. It seemed that the Holy Grail had been activated and Chen Hengs wish had been granted. However, Chen Hengs eyes remained closed for some reason, and he did not awaken. Omnipotent Root, tell me, whats happening to my elder brother? Why hasnt he woken up yet? Both Luo Li and Sirin turned their gaze toward Root. While Luo Li had some knowledge of Holy Grails, she had never made a wish using one. Holy Grails held no benefit for Luo Li, so she had always sold them. As for Sirin, she was even less familiar. Well, well, it seems that our elder brothers wish has been granted by the Holy Grail, and its currently in the process of being fulfilled. Its not our elder brother; its my elder brother. Sirin tried to correct Roots statement. Was that really the main point here? Why are your concerns so peculiar? Shouldnt you be asking me what wish Chen Heng made? ------ Chen Heng had returned home and was preparing to purchase the memory awakening service worth 10,000 points from the Dimension Administrators Associations store. As for the Holy Grail, it could indeed grant wishes, but it couldnt help Chen Heng awaken his memories. Perhaps it would have been possible for someone from the Type-Moon world, but Chen Heng wasnt from that world. These two separate and unconnected worlds made it impossible for the Holy Grail to fulfill this specific request. However, the Holy Grail wasnt entirely without benefits. Thanks to it, Chen Heng had already formed 89 Will Energy swords. He had transformed all the sword conceptions he had mastered into Will Energy swords, while also benefiting from the Chiliad Mind Tempering Techniques Will Energy boost. Overall, it was quite remarkable. After fulfilling this wish, the Holy Grail still had a third of its mana liquid remaining, so Chen Heng brought the Holy Grail back with him. Indeed, Chen Heng had taken the Greater Holy Grail back to his world. This meant that there was no Greater Holy Grail in that Type-Moon worlds timeline anymore. If they ever wanted to continue with the Holy Grail War, they would have to manufacture a new Greater Holy Grail from scratch. In truth, achieving this goal wouldnt be too difficult. The three founding families simply had to create a new vessel. [TL Note: Heres more information about the three founding families: /wiki/Three_Founding_Families.] Originally, Chen Heng had no intention of taking the Holy Grail with him. Leaving it with a bit of remaining mana seemed reasonable. However, Root insisted on giving the Holy Grail to Chen Heng. One had to wonder what her motive was. Book 7: Chapter 1:1: Memories Finally Awakened, Part 1 Book 7: Chapter 1:1: Memories Finally Awakened, Part 1 Book 07: Enrollment at Jixia Academy Chen Heng had initially nned to purchase the memory awakening service right away, but when he opened the Dimension Administrators Associations chat interface, he noticed that the chat messages were already at 99+. Hence, he decided to take a look first and awaken his memoriester. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: So, what did you guys think of my idea for the Holy Grail Carnival? Magus of Flowers: Not good at all, not even a little bit. Why didnt you just end the Holy Grail War early? Iron Fist Teacher: So, Yakumo Yukari, what have you turned Merlin into? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Wectually, there were some issues with the training process. Queen of Ice and Snow: What issues? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: I dont know why, but Merlin has now started to like crossdressing. No, its even more extreme than that! Kazuma the Brute: Didnt Merlin like crossdressing before? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: No, no, no. Before, Merlin enjoyed scamming others online, which cant be called crossdressing. But now, in thest two days, he has been appearing as Mari and seems to enjoy the feeling of being a girl Solomon: The most outrageous part is Have any of you yed that game, Perfect World? If you team up with Merlin, youll find that he has created a female character for himself. Speaking of which, Chen Heng was indeed aware of this. When Chen Heng went online to take a look, he had seen a crossdressed version of Merlin. This crossdressed Merlin and the Merlin transformed by the Gender-Shifting Spring looked quite simr. For a Chinese like Chen Heng, white hair was especially attractive, especially on a loli. When Chen Heng first saw her, he had felt a flutter of excitement, and it took him a while to recover after stroking Luo Lis white hair. Of course, Chen Hengs misdeed toward Luo Li earned him disapproving looks from Sirin and Jeanne dArc, as though they were observing a pervertalthough Luo Li herself didnt seem to mind. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: The most outrageous thing is that Solomon seems to have been tempted, right? Solomon: Who-who-who said that? Im not tempted! Ill have you know Im a married man; dont use me like that! Kaltsit: Youre stuttering; dont deny it. Magus of Flowers: Actually, once you experience the joys of being a girl, youll find that crossdressing can be quite enjoyable. Magus of Flowers: Most importantly, I discovered that I look incredibly beautiful and elegant when crossdressed. Solomon: Damn it! (Cursing in both Chinese and Japanese.) Magus of Flowers: Elder Brother Roman, you must support me! (Attachment: Video.) Curious, Chen Heng opened the video. In the video, Merlin had transformed into Mari, and it seemed to be filmed on a grassy in in Perfect World. In the video, Mari was striking poses with confidence! Her movements were seductive, her attire revealing, and her voice alluring! Definitely not good! As Chen Heng criticized Merlin while watching the video, he saved it for future reference. Dont misunderstand; Chen Heng believed that Merlins current state was merely a stress response and would likely return to normal in the future. This was solely for the purpose of having some ckmail material on Merlin in the future. Yes, trust him on this. Faillen Angel Gabriel: Its over, its over. Merlin has evolved from being a white-haired scammer to a crossdressing pervert. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Honestly, I never thought things would turn out like this. I feel like the evidence Ive collected may no longer be enough to threaten Merlin, especially since he has be even more entric. Magus of Flowers: Trashy Yakumo Yukari, you old hag,e and fight me if you dare! Whos the coward here? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Queen of Ice and Snow: Can you stand this, Yakumo Yukari? Merlin has said all this, and you can still tolerate it. 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: What else can I do? Thanks to Merlins embarrassing antics, this great me wasted five days and spent 50,000 points. Although I recovered some points by returning usable items to the Dimension Administrators Association, its still a big loss. Although Yakumo Yukari said this, Chen Heng didnt believe her at all. When Chen Heng turned in the mission with Yakumo Yukari, he had noticed a strange smile on her face while watching Merlin. It always felt like Yakumo Yukari was hiding some odd trick up her sleeve. Magus of Flowers: Even if Yakumo Yukari cant stand it, what can she do? Ive already purchased a fate-severing talisman, and that thing has a very high priority. Magus of Flowers: Im not afraid to say it; everyone here is trash. Administrator He Who Knows Fate muted Magus of Flowers for 10 minutes. He Who Knows Fate: Actually, I didnt want to intervene. After all, Merlin has been turned into a crossdressing enthusiast by Yakumo Yukari. Letting him vent a little is fine. However One Punch Baldy: Have you all lost your minds, or do you think that IChen Hengwill not take action? He Who Knows Fate: Right, I want to say one more thing here: trashy Holy Grail! Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: What? Do you look down on the Holy Grail or something? He Who Knows Fate: Im sorry, but I do look down on the Holy Grail. It cant even fulfill my wish to restore my memories, so why should I respect it? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: Even though youre an administrator, you should be reasonable. Youre not from that world, and theres no record of you in that world. How can the Holy Grail restore your memories? Your situation isnt even due to some specific circumstance causing memory loss; its moreplicated. You cant rely on something like the Holy Grail to recover your memories in the first ce. He Who Knows Fate: Wait, are you saying that you knew the Holy Grail couldnt restore my memories? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: Yes, I did. Im the world consciousness; is there anything in that world I dont know? He Who Knows Fate: Then why didnt you tell me? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: You didnt ask, did you? He Who Knows Fate: Root, do you know that you give me the same feeling I get when dealing with Customer Service? Also, remember that I havent approved your application yet. Chen Heng looked at the application for Roots assistance benefits, which the Dimension Administrators Association had given him, contemting whether to sign it. He felt Root had specifically plotted against him, but he couldnt produce any evidence. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: I was wrong. Umaru-chan: Application? What application? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: Oh, its nothing. Just some minor issues that Chen Heng and I discussed secretly during the final showdown. Workaholic Gil: So, Root, do you admit you cheated? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: How could I? Who do you think IRootam? Im Root. I dont cheat. Book 7: Chapter 1:2: Memories Finally Awakened, Part 2 Book 7: Chapter 1:2: Memories Finally Awakened, Part 2 Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Could you please stop talking while using my appearance and disy name? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: Ah, its Shiki. Dont pay too much attention to these details. Besides, there are some differences between us. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Like? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: I have long hair, you have short hair. I wear a kimono, you wear a jacket. By the way, let me tell you a secret. Guys prefer girls of my type. Workaholic Gil: I feel like guys might be offended. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: Youre not human; you shouldnt talk. Workaholic Gil: Tsk. Kazuma the Brute: Gilgamesh probably wants to scold Root a bit, but hes scared because Root is the world consciousness of their world, so he doesnt dare. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: Theres no need to be afraid. If you have something to say, just say it. Rest assured. Im not that petty. Workaholic Gil: Ill take that seriously. I have no objections. He Who Knows Fate: Alright, you guys can continue chatting. Im getting ready to purchase the memory awakening service now. Trashy Holy Grail. Lord of the White Night: Dont say that. The Holy Grail is actually quite powerful. It can at least allow Magi to enter the Root. Efreet: Enter? In what sense? Magus of Flowers: Itsuka Kotori, youre quite experienced. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: Thanks, I feel so offended. Faillen Angel Gabriel: Now, lets wee the victim to speak, Root. May I ask, Root, how many people have entered the Root before? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: Can I choose not to answer? Let me tell you, even though Im not human, I can get angry. Solomon: Scary. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: Doctor Roman, would you like to self-destruct again? Solomon: Im sorry; I was wrong. Workaholic Gil: And you said you didnt hold grudges? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: Huh? Workaholic Gil: Pretend I didnt say anything. Chen Heng felt that the people in this group had a knack for asking questions from unusual angles, turning seemingly normal questions into slightly suggestive ones. They were exceptionally talented individuals. Chen Heng opened the Dimension Administrators Associations store and purchased the recovery service he had already added to his cart, and just like that, 10,000 points were gone. In the blink of an eye, 10,000 points were spent, and initially, Chen Heng felt nothing after the purchase. He almost thought he had been scammed. But just as Chen Heng was wondering why there was no response, his vision went ck, and he passed out. Before losing consciousness, Chen Hengsst thought was, Did someone just hit me on the back of my head with a hammer? Of course, this was just a sensation. The reason for this oue was the service Chen Heng had purchased for 10,000 points. It had reyed all of Chen Hengs experiences from age one to his early twenties in a straightforward and crude manner. While effective, this abrupt influx of memories ced a significant burden on Chen Hengs mind. Fortunately, Chen Heng was awakening his memories in his own bed, so he didnt spend the night on the floor. ------ Ouch. Chen Heng awakened from unconsciousness sometimeter, feeling a bit of a headache. Little Li, water Oh, almost forgot, Ive recovered my memories. I remember now. Upon regaining consciousness, Chen Heng instinctively called out for Luo Li, but midway through, he recalled his current situation. In fact, before Luo Li reset the world, Chen Heng could be considered quite useless, practically spoiled rotten by Luo Li. He could hardly cook, and Luo Li took charge of washing clothes. Initially, Chen Heng took care of Luo Li, butter on, it was Luo Li who took care of him. Chen Heng nearly became a useless freeloader, relying on Luo Li for everything. However, even though Chen Heng couldnt cook, he could wash dishes. Yes, Chen Heng felt he was still somewhat useful. Thats right; that was how it was. Just now, Chen Hengs actions after his memories awakened were simply a habit he had formed before the world reset. However, while Chen Heng was in the middle of it, he suddenly realized his current situation. It was already after the world reset, and Luo Li had grown into the famous Time Witch. He had been away from her for a long time, and these little habits should no longer exist, right? Moreover, before the world reset, Chen Heng and Luo Li didnt live in this house but in an apartment allocated to them by the Special Affairs Bureau in the capital. At that time, Luo Li had a key to Chen Hengs room, and their units were very close. If Chen Heng called out, Luo Li could hear him. Now, Chen Heng couldnt remember if he had given Luo Li a key to his room. Elder Brother, water. Uhthanks! A ss of water was handed to Chen Heng, and he instinctively took it and started drinking. Cough, cough! As Chen Heng drank halfway, he suddenly realized Luo Li was standing there. Due to the sudden surprise, he started coughing. Maybe because of the awakening of his memories, Chen Hengs mind was still a bit sluggish. Elder Brother, tissue. Luo Li produced a tissue from somewhere and handed it to Chen Heng. Little Li, how did you get in here? I remember locking my door, and how did you hear my voice? Chen Heng wiped his mouth with the tissue after receiving it. As for the first question, the door cant stop me. As for the second, its a matter of foresight. When I saw Elder Brother being his usual useless self, I figured you must have regained your memories. Luo Li calmly stated the words that made Chen Heng very concerned. Cough! Cough! Cough! What do you mean by usual useless self? Even if we have a great rtionship, I might just have to sue you for nder if you defame me like this. Chen Heng attempted to counter Luo Lis words, but his voice faded away. Lets not dwell on that. I have indeed recovered my memories. Chen Heng pondered for a moment. Perhaps before his re:life, perhaps, possiblyno, definitelyhe had been a little reliant on Luo Li. He was clever enough to steer the conversation away. Delving too deeply into this topic might not yield favorable results, especially considering his current circumstanceswhere he might still be no match for Luo Li. But, Elder Brother, have you remembered what you promised me on my 18th birthday? When Luo Li posed this question, her gaze bore into Chen Heng. It made him feel that if he couldnt recall, he might just end up taking a beating. Therefore, he began to think back. Thanks to the rather abrupt awakening of his memory, Chen Heng even remembered incidents as far back as when he was seven years old, like the time he wet the bed and received a beating from his mother. Book 7: Chapter 2: The Careless Luo Li Book 7: Chapter 2: The Careless Luo Li Luo Lis 18th Birthday: When Luo Li turned 18, Chen Heng organized a birthday gathering for her. Well, it was more of a birthday party with just the two of them. It was not that Luo Li and Chen Heng had poor social skills and were utterly incapable of making friends; rather, it was Luo Lis specific request. She made it clear to Chen Heng before her 18th birthday that she didnt want anyone else around, just like on her 17th birthday. Back then, her rtionships with others werent that great, and she preferred it to be only her and Chen Heng. At that time, Luo Li had been rescued by the Special Affairs Bureau, or more urately, by Chen Heng, just three months before. Aside from Chen Heng, she didnt really care much for anyone, including Mo Qingtongor especially Mo Qingtong. Even when Luo Li turned 18, she and Mo Qingtong didnt get along at all. Elder Brother, will you ever leave me? After blowing out the candles on her birthday cake, Luo Li suddenly asked this question out of the blue at what should have been a joyous moment. What are you thinking? Silly, how could I ever leave you? Chen Heng thought Luo Li might be recalling the hellish times she went through over a year ago, so hefortingly patted her head. But, Elder Brother, youll definitely get married someday, wont you? Luo Li moved Chen Hengs hand away as he yfully ruffled her hair and looked up at him. Isnt that obvious? Im thest of the Chen n. How can I not get married? But what if your future wife minds having me around? She probably wont mind, especially since Little Lis so cute. Chen Heng didnt say this with absolute certainty because, well, he couldnt predict who his future wife would be. But, Elder Brother, what if your future wife is Mo Qingtong? Thiscan I say shes a good person? Chen Heng was so familiar with Mo Qingtong that he was somewhat immune to her charm. Luo Lis sudden question left him unsure of how to respond. Even though Mo Qingtong appeared perfect, have you heard of beauties scratching and picking at their feet? Chen Heng had seen it. Well, Elder Brother, what do you think of me? Hah?! You? Youre just a kid who hasnt evene of age yet. Whats this talk of marriage? Lets discuss it when youre older! You said it, Elder Brother. No going back. Huh? What did I say? Well get married when Im of age. Huh? I didnt say that, did I? Elder Brother, am I pretty? Well, yes, youre beautiful! Chen Heng couldnt help but admit Luo Li was indeed very attractive. He genuinely couldnt lie about this. He liked Luo Lis white hair a lot and often found himself ying with it like he was doing now. Then he ced his hand back on her head. Elder Brother, do you like me? Of course, Luo Li, youre so cute, you could rival a 2D character. After saying this, Chen Heng couldnt resist yfully rubbing Luo Lis face. Then its settled. ErmLittle Li, are you perhaps misunderstanding the concept of marriage? Let me exin it to you Elder Brother, today is my birthday, and you promised to listen to me. Alright, alright, Ill listen to you. Are you satisfied now? So, shall we cut the cake? I heard the cakes here are delicious. At that time, Chen Heng didnt really take this matter to heart. He was just indulging Luo Li, like appeasing a child, and truth be told, he was looking forward to the cake. ------ Skipping back to the present: Wait, Little Li, youre not talking about marriage, are you? It was just a joke Yes, Im serious. Luo Li somehow produced two paper forms and handed one to Chen Heng. Whats this? Marriage Registration Deration Form? Little Li, where did you get this? Doesnt this require both parties to apply personally at the marriage registration office? How did you get hold of this? Chen Heng was utterly bewildered when he received the paper form and realized what it was. He even suspected that Luo Li might have stolen these two forms from somewhere. I bought them from the Dimension Administrators Associations store. Theyre absolutely official. Luo Li seemed to have anticipated Chen Hengs questions, calmly providing a well-prepared answer. The Dimension Administrators Association? This was the first time Chen Heng felt genuine contempt for the Dimension Administrators Association. Before the world reset, he could treat Luo Lis feelings toward him as a joke when he celebrated her birthday. He could consider her words as those of an immature mind. But now, he couldnt. Luo Li had detonated her time core to save him. He couldnt ignore her feelings anymore. Honestly, Luo Li seemed like a suitable girlfriend or even a marriage partner. She was obedient, good-looking, and very amiable, maybe not to others, but definitely to Chen Heng. Moreover, for some reason, his ancestor really liked Luo Li, which saved him the hassle of introducing her to his family. For some reason, Chen Heng increasingly felt that Luo Li was indeed a suitable match. Yes, I bought these forms from the Dimension Administrators Associations store. They are official documents with legal validity, Luo Li affirmed her previous answer. But, Little Li, have you forgotten something? As Chen Heng began to be convinced himself, he suddenly remembered something while looking at Luo Li. What is it? Something very important. Huh? Chen Heng looked at Luo Lis puzzled expression and had to resist the urge tough. This wasnt the time to burst intoughter. Luo Li had indeed prepared meticulously and chosen the perfect momentcoinciding with Chen Heng regaining his memoriesand her act of detonating her time core to reset the world deeply moved Chen Heng. She even had the marriage registration form ready in advance. However, Luo Li had genuinely forgotten something crucial. This was typical of her in the past, asionally being a bit scatterbrained; it was one of her quirks. How old are you this year, Little Li? After all, Luo Li was still a child, in Chen Hengs eyes and in the eyes of the world, so he couldnt bring himself to agree to this. I have to endure. I must endure. I absolutely cannotugh now. Otherwise, Luo Li will give me a good thrashing. How old? A girls age is a secret, you know. But Im already an adult Luo Li stopped speaking midway. Then, she vigorously crumpled the marriage registration deration form in her hand into a ball. Book 7: Chapter 3:1: Chen Heng Offends Fu Hua Again, Part 1 Book 7: Chapter 3:1: Chen Heng Offends Fu Hua Again, Part 1 Indeed, Luo Li had likely lived for many years before the world reset and crossed the threshold of adulthood. However, this was after the world reset, so she was not 18 yet. In fact, she had just reached 16, still a long way from the legal standard of 20 for females to get married. Luo Li was powerful, but she could not change her age as recorded in her current world. Perhaps Luo Li unconsciously considered herself an old witch who had lived countless yearsthat might even be trueresulting in her subconsciously forgetting about this matter. Pfft! I say, Little Li, you Its fine. Its just four years; I can wait. Before Chen Heng finished speaking, Luo Li vanished. When she reappeared, she was sitting on Chen Heng. After staring at him for a while, she disappeared again, not allowing him to refuse. Wait! Wait! I havent agreedyet. Why did Chen Heng not say anything when Luo Li sat on him? While it might sound embarrassing, he could not get up or say anything when she sat on him. Ermthis is too much, right? ------ Master, I want to learn the Void Swords sword form! Chen Heng pleaded with Fu Hua in the living room. After the earlier matter, Chen Heng discovered he might be slightly weaker than Luo Li, so he decided to strengthen himself. Why do you want to learn the Void Swords sword form? Focus on the sword conceptions. Your Chiliad Sword Conception does not need the sword techniques, just the sword conceptions. Master, I still have the sword conceptions my ancestor left in the ancestral crystal. However, I only have the Void Sword Technique. If I dont practice the sword technique, how do Iprehend its sword conception? Speaking of which, why did Master hold back when I made the transaction with you for the Pok Ball containing the Will of Honkai? You could have replicated your sword conception and given it to me through the Dimension Administrators Association but simply gave me the sword technique. It only just urred to Chen Heng. He recalled that the Dimension Administrators Association had a red packet function. It would allow one to send their techniques, conceptions, and any other learned abilities to another person using the red packet function. This way, others would require less effort when learning. However, Fu Hua had not done that. Master, you went silent. Master, you are no longer the innocent master of the past and have learned cunning. In this corrupt world, even the Immortal Phoenix has learned to lie. How can I save you, my master?! Chen Heng felt that his master was feeling guilty. Just think of the goddess master in my heart back then, how gentle, how sinceremy dreams are shattered now. The Immortal in my heart now Elder Brother, youd better stop there. Sirin, who was sitting on the sofa behind Chen Heng, tugged his sleeve as she interrupted him, signaling him not to continue. Huh? Chen Heng turned to look at Sirin, who seemed somewhat scared, and then at Fu Hua hanging her head, her eyes hidden behind her bangs, radiating an air of depression. He suddenly felt that things werent going well. Maybe he had just done something downright foolish. MasMaster, I-Im sorry. I really am. I got carried away earlier. Master, please dont take offense. My head got a bit messed up when I bumped it against the door. Please, dont pay any attention to what I said. Alright, my disciple, Master wont take offense at what you said earlier. Im a reasonable person. Little Heng, Ive already sent you the sword conception you wanted via a red packet. Fu Hua slowly lifted her head, but to Chen Hengs surprise, she wore a radiant smile. Butwhy did Chen Heng feel that Fu Hua was even scarier now? Chen Heng opened the Dimension Administrators Association and found that his master had indeed sent him a red packet containing the Void Swords sword conception. Tha-thank you, Master. Dont mention it. But I worry that you might stray from the right path while practicing the sword conception due to inexperience, so Ive decided to guide you personally. Fu Huas smile seemed even brighter now, but Chen Heng increasingly sensed that something was amiss. No need, Master. I think I can handle it myself. No, I think you cant. Let me guide you personally. Fenghuang Down! Master, please dont! I was wrong! Little Li, help Chen Heng saw a few scarlet feathers suddenly floating beside him and panicked. Due to Fu Huas ring, Chen Heng was powerless before her, so he could only turn to Luo Li, who was sitting next to Sirin. Sirin? Remember how Fu Hua pummeled the pufferfish at Babylon Labs? Before losing consciousness, Chen Heng saw the icy re in Luo Lis eyes. Great, it is confirmed; Luo Li is still angry. It wasnt my fault; it was the worlds fault! ------ My head hurts! Little Li, water Huh? This scene seems oddly familiar. When Chen Heng opened his eyes, the first thing he saw was the familiar ceilingand a chandelier? Chen Heng suddenly sat up and looked around, realizing that he was in the living room and had been lying on the sofa. This Isnt this a bit much? They didnt even bother to take me back to my room? Even if Little Li and Master didnt send me there, at least Sirin That darn little pufferfish. Chen Heng sighed and then checked the time on the Dimension Administrators Associations interface. He had awakened his memoriesst night, and when he woke up, it was already daytime. His master had pulled him to Fenghuang Downs independent space for guidance, and it was now evening. He couldnt believe an entire day had passed in just the blink of an eye. In Fenghuang Downs independent space, Chen Hengs sense of time had been stretched greatly. Although only a day had passed in reality, inside Fenghuang Downs independent space Chen Heng had not expected Fenghuang Down to be used this way. The good news was that Chen Heng had sessfully mastered the Void Swords sword conception with the help of the red packet and his masters guidance in this short period. Once Chen Heng was confident he had mastered this sword conception, hey back on the sofa and began to form the Will Energy sword. Book 7: Chapter 3:2: Chen Heng Offends Fu Hua Again, Part 2 Book 7: Chapter 3:2: Chen Heng Offends Fu Hua Again, Part 2 Emergency mission! Emergency mission! Stop cultivating and wake the heck up! Screw you. Wake up? No! Im in the middle of cultivating. Why are you bothering me? Chen Heng was now extremely irritated; he was about to reach 90 percentpletion in forming the Will Energy sword when Customer Service interrupted his cultivation. I already said, theres an emergency mission. A reverse transmigrator suddenly appeared in your world; that is a person who transmigrated to another world, gained strength and abilities, and returned to their world. So, should we even meddle in this? Hes just returning home. Do we really need to send him back to that other world? Well, its not about that. The real issue here is that the transmigrator went to a high-martial world, and with his talents, hard work, and special abilities, he became aw deity. Right after returning to his own world, he developed an inted ego and is now preparing to conquer it all. [TL Note: Law deity is a cultivation realm from another world. However, Im unable to find any source material on this, so it might be something original to the author. Based on the novel, all I could figure out is that it is some sort of magic-based cultivation system.] And then he got killed? Honestly, Chen Heng had heard about these kinds of people many times in the hidden world. They were usually individuals who had never been exposed to the hidden world, suddenly gained some legacy, strength, or awakened an ability, and set out on a journey to dominate the world, like something out of an urban cultivation novel, only to get knocked down by some minor faction in the hidden world. It was amon scenario. No, that hasnt happened yet. Currently, hes just returned from the other world through his own efforts, and hes quite bewildered. But if you dont go, hell be killed in an hour, ording to the world consciousnesss calction, and I mean down to his soul scattering. So you should go quickly and persuade him. Why does it have to be me? I just started cultivating. Well, who else can I turn to besides you? Sirin? Im afraid she might get beaten up. Two inted pufferfishing together would surely lead to a fight first. Luo Li? Thats even more impossible; she couldnt care less about me. Ryougi Shiki and Root? One, Ryougi Shikis not powerful enough, and two, I wouldnt dare bother Root. Mo Qingtong? Shes too inexperienced. Hence, I can only trouble you. Are you implying Im the easiest to bully? Come on, lets battle with my Four Immortal Executioner Swords. How could that be? Rather, I think of you first when there are benefits to be had. Let me show you the reward for this task. Persuade the Law Deity (World Mission): Persuade the transmigratedw deity to give up the impossible idea of dominating the world. Intel: Yang Yan, 23 years old in this world, unemployed. Two months ago, he identally transmigrated to another world. After living there for 20 years, he became the highest-levelw deity through his own abilities, talent, and hard work. However, he still missed his hometown. Then, due to the world merger, hetched on to a faint fluctuation to find the world coordinate and returned to his original world at a great cost. Yang Yan is from the mundane world and is unaware of the depths of the hidden world in this world. Hopefully, someone will persuade him. Danger Level: 0 (After epting the mission, members enter a world-protected state, and people in this world cannot harm the member for various reasons.) Reward: 10,000 points world consciousnesss friendship. (Note: Yang Yan has two choices. One, he can be stripped of the powers from the other world and return to a normal life. Two, he can retain his original power, and the world will help him integrate into this worlds system, allowing him to use his abilities seamlessly in this world, but the price is bing an executor.) Customer Service, Ill take this mission. But will this mission have the assistance of the world consciousness like in the Under One Persons world? Speaking of which, Chen Heng missed the world consciousness. Thinking about it, Chen Heng took out a cell phone from his spatial storage and yed a recording. Papa! Hug! Nice, this feeling is really great. Did you think Chen Heng only made the infantile world consciousness call him Papa? That would be too simplistic. Bang! Just as Chen Heng reyed the recording, his phone suddenly emitted ck smoke and broke. No matter how he tried, he couldnt turn it back on. Chen Heng nced at his phone, now broken in his hand, without a hint of emotion. Then, he took out another identical one from his spatial storage. He had plenty of such phones in there. These everyday items without any mystic powers were dirt cheap in the Dimension Administrators Association. It seemed that world consciousness couldnt break through his storage ne to destroy those precious memories Chen Heng had kept. ErmWell, originally, the world consciousness should be assisting from the side, but it seems that the world consciousness of your world is very resistant to talking to you, at least for now. So, this time, Ill assist you. Dont you know what you did in the past? Why are you even asking this question? What did I do to her? I treated the world consciousness like family! Hah! Thats the funniest thing Ive heard all year. You really make meugh. I treated you like a friend, and you want to be my father? That world consciousness said unless you destroy all those recordings, she wont talk to you. Thats what she just told me to convey to you. Well, tell her she can forget about it. These are the most precious memories of my life. Well, she heard that. And she asked me to tell you, Ive never seen such a shameless person. Alright, enough chitchat. Lets get on with the mission. This time, Ill assist you by providing the location and other necessary help. Okay, lets go. First, mark the location. Sure, let me take a look. Not bad, its not too far. Its in Beijing. Beijing? That far? And its the capital! No wonder that guy might get killed in an hour. Beijing is the ce with the greatest number of hidden world factions. Given that, is it a bad idea to spatial jump there? Dont worry; you have world protection now. In a nutshell, as long as you dont court trouble, go all out. Dont use words like that. Alright, I get the gist. I know the location now. Looks like Ill have to spatial jump a few times. Book 7: Chapter 4:1: The First Taste of the Immortal Executioner Sword, Part 1 Book 7: Chapter 4:1: The First Taste of the Immortal Executioner Sword, Part 1 Chen Heng tapped on the spatial coordinates that Customer Service had sent him for the location of thew deity. Then he started spatial jumping. Chen Heng hadnt yet mastered his spatial abilities, as he hadnt used them much recently. Jumping precisely from Vast Sea City to the Forbidden City in Beijing was beyond his current capabilities, so he had to take it step by step. [TL Note: The Forbidden City refers to the former imperial pce in Beijing, now a heritage site and a tourist spot. Here is more information about it: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forbidden_City.] Five minutester, Chen Heng arrived in the Forbidden City, standing on a rooftop, gazing at the scenery below. When Chen Heng spatial jumped into the Forbidden City, the spatial fluctuations caused by his arrival should have been detected by the instruments at the Special Affairs Bureau headquarters. However, for some reason, these instruments malfunctioned for a brief second just then, and due to various unexpected circumstances, the staff failed to notice this collective malfunction. Even the Special Affairs Bureau members responsible for patrolling this area and the hidden world factions active here remained unaware of the spatial fluctuations, except for Chen Hengs target this timeYang Yan. This was the protection of the world! Just like a beloved child of the world, able to do as one pleased without restraint, those favored by the world could aplish anything within it as if divinely assisted. Although Chen Heng felt that this world might not have much love for him, it didnt stop the worlds protection froming into y. Dont act all mysterious. Lets get to it. Your target is just 500 meters away. Why the rush? If thatw deity can cross over from another world, it means he must be quite proficient in spatial abilities. Can he really not detect such obvious spatial fluctuations as mine? Youre quite clever. Can we skip the text chat andmunicate through thoughts, like that world consciousness from Under One Person? Sure, no problem. Speak, are you missing my extremely wonderful voice? What a beautiful voice it is. Its a shame the owner of that voice is not mute, Chen Heng sighed. ??? Did you just type three question marks in my head? Does your brain not have the capacity to understand what I just said? I Never mind. Your target has appeared; he is right behind you. Customer Service decided to cooperate for the sake of the mission. I know. With such conspicuous spatial fluctuations, he isnt even thinking of hiding. Hello there, Law Deity Yang Yan. Chen Heng looked over his shoulder at the young man in mage robes, who was now standing behind him. This man had a slightly above-average appearance and a gentle expression on his face, seemingly harmless. Chen Heng couldnt understand why someone like him would want to dominate the world. Did he have a death wish? However, Chen Heng saw the mans previously gentle expression instantly change as soon as he addressed that man as Law Deity Yang Yan. Yang Yans face hardened, and a murderous intent filled his eyes. Chen Heng realized that the earlier appearance of gentleness in Yang Yans expression was likely just arrogance toward this world. Imagine, after gaining the power to destroy the world, returning to the people and environment of your past. Outwardly, you might appear mature andposed, but deep inside, there would surely be some degree of arrogance. Who are you? Yang Yan asked, not showing much panic at Chen Heng figuring out his identity, at least not on the surface. In an environment as cutthroat as the other world, Yang Yan, who had struggled and fought for 20 years to be aw deity, was no rookie. Let me introduce myself. I am the administrator of the Dimension Administrators Association, responsible for handling cases involving unauthorized transmigration and re:life events, much like yours. Just to rify, our organization was established a little over half a month ago, so we couldnt assist you in returning home during your first transmigration. Chen Heng introduced himself to Yang Yan in a gentle and respectful tone, emphasizing the recent formation of their organization to avoid misunderstandings. In fact, Chen Hengs rification had the desired effect. Initially, when Chen Heng mentioned that he specialized in handling such unusual cases, Yang Yan felt an urge to attack Chen Heng and hostility toward the organization Chen Heng represented. This great me transmigrated with nothing, and after achieving fame and power, I made it back on my own. Why would theye looking for me now? What do they mean by this? What do they want? However, after Chen Hengs rification about the organizations recent formation, Yang Yan suppressed these thoughts. Oh! So, this organization had not even been formed when I transmigrated? It is indeed not their fault. Yang Yan didnt express much doubt about what Chen Heng had said. After all, he had transmigrated himself; what was there not to believe? Moreover, Chen Heng had mentioned hisw deity status upon their first meeting, further enhancing Chen Hengs credibility. As it turned out, Chen Heng was well-suited for handling such situations. He could use his Precognition to repeatedly observe the effects of each word he spoke in the future. Some people might inadvertently create conflicts with their words, but not Chen Heng. He could test and choose the most appropriate words to use in the future. What is your purpose ining here? Just a simple introduction or do you want to send me back to the other world again or perhaps strip me of my powers? Yang Yans words grew heated, and he became increasingly vignt. Please dont misunderstand, Mister Yang Yan. I came to see you with the intention of a peaceful resolution. If we can solve this amicably, conflict is thest thing I desire. If you wish to return to the other world, we can help you. However, if you want to stay in this world, there are two different options. What are these options? Yang Yan looked at the smiling Chen Heng. He gradually eased his hostility but remained cautious to a great extent. As the saying goes, do not p a smiling face. However, Yang Yan had encountered many people in the other world who hid treachery underneath a mask of friendliness, so maintaining his vignce was essential. The first option is to relinquish all your abilities, be an ordinary person again, and integrate into this world. I assume you wouldnt choose this option, right? Was there any doubt? Yang Yan replied firmly. He would never choose to give up the immense strength he had cultivated through countless life-threatening experiences. Book 7: Chapter 4:2: The First Taste of the Immortal Executioner Sword, Part 2 Book 7: Chapter 4:2: The First Taste of the Immortal Executioner Sword, Part 2 The second option is to be an executor of this world, specifically the executor of its world consciousness. There are many benefits to this. Firstly, during the months you were missing, various events urred in this world. The world consciousness can take care of those for you. Even if you dont care, you still have a younger sister, dont you? Secondly, the cultivation system conflicts that arise from cross-world cultivation can be resolved by the world consciousness. Do you feel a slight hindrance when using magic? Moreover, its not just your life, but your younger sisters future life can also be smooth and trouble-free. Of course, cultivation is a separate matter. You want me to be ackey for the world just for these benefits? What if I dont agree? Yang Yan crossed his arms, squinting at Chen Heng. Someone like you, who doesnt want to give up power but also doesnt want to cooperate, puts me in a difficult position. And what will you do if I do not agree? Well, beat me up if you can, Yang Yan said in an extremely arrogant tone. He no longer had his initial gentle air. After all, there was now a conflict in their interests. Yang Yan had just spent some time observing and had a basic understanding of the person in front of him. While this persons Will Energy was formidable, Yang Yan believed his own Will Energy was no less impressive. He also had unwavering confidence in the countless magical abilities he had painstakingly cultivated over 20 years. This world, in his eyes, was nothing more than a middle-martial world. Yang Yan had gleaned this information through his memory observation technique by examining a passerbys memories, which revealed that in the past two months, there had been an influx of Valkyries and newly awakened ability users. Unsystematic cultivation, no matter how strong, would prove ineffective. If the person in front of him could be an administrator for the Dimension Administrators Association, Yang Yan assumed the associations strength wasnt insurmountable. After all, it was a newly established organization. Your request is quite unusual, you know? Ive never heard of such a demand in my lifetime. However, since you insist, I suppose I cant refuse. Watching Yang Yan bing increasingly uncooperative, Chen Heng shook his head. Although he had guided the situation to this oue step by step, Yang Yans attitude was deteriorating. It seemed that resorting to some force might be more effective at times. Chen Heng prepared to reach into his spatial storage, intending to retrieve a remarkable sword with an imposing namethe Immortal Executioner Sword! Although Chen Heng was only in thete-stage Nascent Soul Realm, insufficient to unleash the Immortal Executioner Swords full might, he had Coronatite. Through the Dimension Administrators Associations modifications, the Immortal Executioner Sword could now draw energy from the Coronatite for attacks. While the duration of use was brief and its strength not fully realized, it was more than enough to eliminate aw deity. Moreover, if the Immortal Executioner Sword depleted the Coronatites energy too severely, the Coronatite could recover on its own or be rapidly recharged using a Philosophers Stone. Chen Heng had initially nned to use a Philosophers Stone to power the Immortal Executioner Sword directly, but the sword disliked the taste of the Philosophers Stone. Yes, the Immortal Executioner Sword was sapient, and the other three swords were as well. In fact, not being sapient would be odd. Are you nning to take action? Heres the deal, Mister Yang. As long as you can catch my sword strike, youll have no interference from the Dimension Administrators Association in anything you do, no matter where you go. Being the sole administrator of the Dimension Administrators Association, I have that authority. How about it? Is this some kind of good fortune? Lets do it. Yang Yan agreed casually. After agreeing, he began stacking buffs and spells on himself. He might strategically underestimate his opponent on the surface but was cautious in tactics. As a mage, he did not intend to catch the sword head-on. After all, this was a member of a mysterious organization. He had to take this person seriously. Sacred Guardian, Heavenly Church, Dragon Scale Mark, spatial barriers, Trust of the Guardian, and Demonic Dragon BarrierYang Yan continuously enhanced his defenses. Meanwhile, Chen Heng made a grabbing motion. Then he pulled out a sword with an ancient and fiercely murderous appearance out of nowhere. Chen Heng flicked his wrist, pointing the sword at Yang Yan, who had already fortified himself with various protective measures. When Chen Heng pulled the Immortal Executioner Sword from his spatial storage, a tremendous aura of ughter had surged from the sword. This terrifying weapon even formed a towering ck-red Immortal Executioner Sword image behind Chen Heng. Just the innate murderous intent from the Immortal Executioner Sword rmed Yang Yan, who had alreadyyered many defensive barriers. He suddenly felt his defenses werecking. After all, the Immortal Executioner Sword was one of the most formidable treasures of ughter in the Great Deste World. In the words of the Immortal Executioner Sword itself: I have in even more Supreme Golden Immortals and Great Law Golden Immortals than you have eaten meals! However, even though Ithe Immortal Executioner Swordhave fought, beaten down, and ughtered, I am a benevolent sword. Just look at my irrepressible aura of guilelessness. Chen Heng nced at the Immortal Executioner Sword image behind him, which had a ckish-red aura Indeed, truly guileless. More like, I just want to kill you, nothing more. Chen Heng activated the grain-sized Coronatite affixed on the Immortal Executioner Swords hilt. The Dimension Administrators Association had used a special method to shrink it down. Now, a stream of pure fire-attributed energy ceaselessly flowed into the Immortal Executioner Swords de. Perhaps due to the long period of disuse, the Immortal Executioner Sword emitted a melodious hum when energy was infused for the first time. I say, Immortal Executioner, are you doing okay? Did you get rusty from not being used for so long? Dont talk nonsense. If your brain is damaged, this greatdys wont be. Its just that I havent been used in ages. Your ancestor is always poking people with his fingers,pletely abandoning the use of swords. I dont know how that habit came about. So, there wont be any issues in this fight, right? Whats the problem? Against a little brat like that on the other side, whos as feeble as a wingless chicken, this greatdy wont even need to blink to kill a hundred of him. When the Immortal Executioner Sword pointed at Yang Yan, he suddenly felt trepidation beyond what he ssified as level 10. His legs trembled uncontrobly. Yang Yan possessed a special ability that allowed him to attract good fortune and avoid disaster. This very ability was pivotal in his bing one of the most formidablew deities in the other world over the course of 20 years. Book 7: Chapter 5: Immortal Executioner Sword: Don’t Submit, Face Me Head-On! Book 7: Chapter 5: Immortal Executioner Sword: Dont Submit, Face Me Head-On! The sensation the Immortal Executioner Sword brought Yang Yan was akin to the threat he experienced when he first transmigrated into that other world andid eyes on a Western dragon. If it hadnt been for a group of dragon yersing to his rescue, Yang Yan would have perished long ago. Mister Yang Yan, are you ready? If you are, Im going to strike. To be honest, Mister Yang Yan, this Immortal Executioner Sword hasnt tasted blood in who knows how many years, so its power might be a bit excessive. I hope you dont mind, Chen Heng stated calmly, delivering the most ruthless words. Father, I was wrong. Can I still be an executor now? Yang Yan bowed at a 90-degree angle, surrendering sincerely. Ah! Mister Yang Yan, why do you say that? The Immortal Executioner Sword mentioned it hasnt killed anyone in a long time and is especially eager to try now. No, no, no, I absolutely cannot trouble your Immortal Executioner Sword to act personally. I was just joking earlier, just a joke. Please dont take it seriously. ------ Time: 8:10 p.m. Location: Street-side barbecue stall near the Forbidden CityCharacters: Chen Heng, Yang Yan So, even if youve cultivated tow deity, dont think abouting back to dominate the world or anything like that. This is a legal society now, and more importantly, this worlds depth is truly deep. Chen Heng shared knowledge essential to Yang Yan while enjoying barbecue skewers by the roadside. I see. Before I transmigrated, I didnt even know about the existence of this hidden world. Actually, I have no interest in conquering the world. I was just worried the world might attack me, so I thought of striking preemptively. Dont worry. There are plenty of people stronger and weirder than you. With the identity assigned to you by the world, you wont need to worry about these issues. The hidden world is kept secret for the sake of ordinary people like you. If the hidden world were revealed, the first unfortunate ones would be people like you. Due to the suppression policies of the hidden world, conflicts between the two worlds are rare. Oh, I see. And what about Valkyries and these ability users resulting from Spiritual Energy Resurgence? These are Thats because the worlds consciousness changed. The previous world consciousness had a tiny mishap and was forced to retire, so your current boss took over. New officials are always enthusiastic. The world consciousness changed, and so did the worlds policies. As for those Valkyries, they are the product of a world merger. Your boss also created the Spiritual Energy Resurgence because of the world merger. You had the chance to return home because of the fluctuations from the world merger. Speaking of which, your boss should thank me. What does this have to do with you, Elder Brother Chen? Yang Yan asked, looking at Chen Heng as he finished his barbecue and promptly handed another skewer to him. Dont call me Elder Brother Chen. Im not older than you. Just call me Chen Heng. As for what happenedIf youre interested, you can ask your boss. I cant reveal much about that. Chen Heng spent 20 minutes educating Yang Yan about the hidden world of this world and the changes inmon knowledge due to the world merger. Before leaving, Chen Heng left 10,000 for Yang Yan. ording to Customer Service, this was a small part of the initial benefits provided by the world consciousness to its employees. As for the subsequent funds, Yang Yan would have to manage them himself. After enjoying a hearty meal, Chen Heng discreetly used a cleansing technique to remove the grease from his hands. He left RMB500 on the table and then disappeared, openly using his spatial ability. Since this was covered as a work expense, he might as well spend it; otherwise, it would be wasted. Coincidentally, when Chen Heng used his spatial ability, all the customers and passersby happened not to be looking in his direction, so they didnt notice his actions. World executor Never mind, lets go see my younger sister first. I wonder if my parents and my younger sister were worried these past two months when I was missing. ------ After leaving, instead of immediately returning home, Chen Heng took advantage of the remaining time of the worlds protection to visit the headquarters of the Forbidden Citys Special Affairs Bureau. Under the protection of the world, entering the Special Affairs Bureau headquarters was as easy as going home for Chen Heng. He faced no significant obstacles. What Chen Heng did there will not be disclosed for now. Chen Heng only reluctantly left the Special Affairs Bureau headquarters when the protection of the world was about to expire. ------ These 10,000 points were truly easy to earn. Right? So, you should thank me. All you had to do was exin things to him to get these 10,000 points. What are you saying? Do you think theres anyone else more suitable for this job than me? A straitced guy like you will find it hard to get a girlfriend, deadpan straight dude! Hah! Cant find a girlfriend? You must be kidding. Ive got charm to spare. Just this morning, someone wanted to drag me to get married. Its just that some issues cropped up. Chen Heng did not like hearing what Customer Service said. Let me see who has no eyes and set their sights on you. Oh sh Time Witch! Well, good luck. This Time Witchs personality is a bit Whatever, Im out. Hey, dont leave me hanging. Whats wrong with my Little Lis personality? Following this, no matter how much Chen Heng harassed Customer Service, Customer Service ignored him. Very well, I will remember this grudge, Customer Service. What Chen Heng disliked most was people who spoke halfway and left things to the imagination. Chen Heng nced at the time on the Dimension Administrators Association interface, then mustering great willpower, resisted the urge to chat in the group. He resumed forming the Will Energy sword that had been interrupted by Customer Service earlier. ------ The next day, at six in the morning, Chen Hengs internal body clock woke him up as usual. After an hour of training, Chen Heng decided to make breakfast again to apologize to his master. Come to think of it, he seemed to have done this before for some reason? High-quality ingredients often only required the simplest cooking methods. After cultivating all night, Master Chen decided to make egg fried rice. This time, the eggs for the fried rice were monster eggs brought back from Perfect World. They were incredibly delicious. The rice for the fried rice was spiritual rice purchased from the Dimension Administrators Associations store. [TL Note: Looking at this, it seems that Satou Kazumas worldthe KonoSuba worldis known as Perfect World in this novel. Of course, the actual game called Perfect World did not take ce in the KonoSuba world; they probably simply applied the name.] Thebination of the two made an incredibly tasty egg fried rice. Moreover, after adding Pure Heart, the fried rice this time had the effect of reducing internal heat; in simple terms, it could soothe irate people. [TL Note: Pure Heart is likely a cooking ingredienta flowerfrom Genshin Impact known as Qingxin, which is the pinyin of the name in Chinese. I chose to trante it, as it would sound better. The name can also mean mind cleansing. Here is more information: /wiki/Qingxin.] This time, Chen Heng made enough fried rice for eight people: Chen Heng, Ryougi Shiki, Luo Li, Sirin, Fu Hua, Fafnir, Dragon Be, and his third elder cousin, Xuanyuan Yiyao, whom Chen Heng foresaw arrivingter. Book 7: Chapter 6:1: Chen Heng’s Extramarital Affair? Part 1 Book 7: Chapter 6:1: Chen Hengs Extramarital Affair? Part 1 Yes, Xuanyuan Yiyao had been bedridden for three days due to a beating because of Chen Hengs deception, so she came to settle the score. In fact, Xuanyuan Yiyao hade two days ago, but Chen Heng was busy participating in the Holy Grail Carnivals PUBGpetition and cleansing the All the Worlds Evils at that time, so they missed each other perfectly. She came again yesterday morning, but Chen Heng still hadnt returned. This morning marked Xuanyuan Yiyaos third visit to find Chen Heng. As the saying goes, At first, one goes at it with full vigor, but with a second attempt, the energy starts to wane, and by the third, itspletely exhausted. And theres another saying, Three times is the limit. This time, her anger wasnt as great as before, but if Chen Heng did not show up soona real beating was likely in the offing, and it wouldnt be just Xuanyuan Yiyaoing. [TL Note: The first saying means ones enthusiasm and motivation would gradually diminish with each subsequent attempt. The second saying implies one should not make the same mistake three times; it is a call to learn from past experiences.] Luo Li, why did youe out of Elder Brothers room?! Just as Chen Heng was about to finish making egg fried rice, Sirins incredulous voice came from the second floor. Huh? Whats going on? Chen Heng listened carefully while preparing the egg fried rice. This was a major drama; even males were curious. Because I spent the night in Elder Brothers room; thats why I came out of there. Is there a problem? Unlike Sirins voice, Luo Lis response was filled with theziness of just waking up, as if it were the most natural thing. Chen Heng felt that Luo Li was pretending.This is a big problem. You-you-youwhat did you two dost night? In front of Chen Hengs door, Sirin pointed tremblingly at Luo Li, who was wearing silk pajamas and had juste out of Chen Hengs room, while Luo Li stood by Chen Hengs door, looking calmly at Sirin. Of course, we did what we were supposed to do. Whatwhat you were supposed to do? You two didnt Sirins little head was about to explode from the stimtion. She was on the verge of venting steam from all her facial orifices like a kettle. Although Sirin had once ughtered the entire Babylon Labs, single-handedly defeated Theresa the shorty, and soloed historical heroes like Diarmuid and Alexander the Great, she was still an innocent, underaged girl. Well, even though Sirin had be a five-core Herrscher and the Queen of the Void, she was still just a 14-year-old girl, and this kind of stimtion was a bit too much for her at her age. Ah, well As Luo Li looked at Sirin, whose face had turned beet-red, she felt she had messed around enough, and if she didnt exin, this little girl might end up damaged. Im not listening! I dont want to hear it! I dont hear anything! I want to find my elder brother. Just when Luo Li was about to exin to Sirin, Sirin shouted three lines of denial and disappeared on the spot. Hahshes still just a kid; shes no threat at all, Luo Li said, oblivious to the irony that her words perfectly matched her own loli appearance. After witnessing this major drama, Chen Heng realized Sirin wasing to find him, so he quickly focused on cooking. Elder Brother, tell me the truth. Did you spend the night with that little bitgirlLuo Li and do that? Just as Chen Heng was trying to cook seriously, Sirin jumped out of an amber-colored ck hole and grabbed Chen Hengs waist. Chen Heng knew very well that a couple of days ago, Sirin was still calling Luo Li Elder Sister Luo Li, but because of this incident, she now referred to Luo Li as that littlebit**? Truly, the bond between superficial sisters was something else, and it was an eye-opener. What? Its that, that Ah! Sirin struggled to find the right words for a moment. Then, out of embarrassment or something else, she bit Chen Hengs arm again. Why again? Sirin, are you Be? You keep biting people. Come on, let go. Im cooking. Ewder Bwodde, yuw musht be dooing dish on puwpose. Dish ish too mush! (Elder Brother, you must be doing this on purpose. This is too much!) Sirin clung to Chen Hengs arm with her astonishing bite strength, swinging left and right as Chen Heng continued cooking. Sirin, whats going on in this little head of yours every day? I told you not to read those brocon erotica anymore. Did you read one again yesterday? And you didnt even think to carry me back to my room when I passed out on the sofast night. I slept on the sofa all night, and I didnt go back to my room at all. How would I know why Luo Li was in my room? Alright, I forgive you, Sirin said after listening to Chen Hengs exnation and finally stopped biting, getting off his arm. Thats not right. Elder Brother, you invaded my privacy again! My membership probation period is already over; why can you still see my history? Oh, about that Because Im not only your rmender but also your guardian. Chen Heng turned off the stove and covered the pot with a lid. Well, the fantasy version of fried rice was done. GuarGuardian? Sirin was surprised to hear this word and staggered two steps back, wide-eyed with astonishment. She had never expected such a twist. Sirin had been quietly browsing some inappropriate content in the Dimension Administrators Associations cultural section, thinking that Chen Hengs period of supervising her as her sponsor and as an administrator was over. The material in the cultural section was just simply too awesome. Little did she know that Chen Heng still had those guardianship privileges. Indeed, when there are two members in the group who are rted, if one of them is a minor, the other can apply to be the guardian of the minor, and the administrator decides on the criteria for this. Let me tell you secretly, I not only have guardianship privileges but also the authority to protect minors. Wait a minute, arent you the only administrator in our association? Isnt this cheating, Elder Brother? Sirin, who had little exposure to the outside world, was discovering the intricacies of society for the first time. Can you me me for that? If you want to be an administrator, you can, provided you have enough contribution points, Chen Heng responded. Thats not fair, Elder Brother. Your path to bing an administrator seems so easy. Now, it requires 1,000 contribution points. How long would it take me to earn that much? Sirin felt that given her current slow pace of earning points, she would never be an administrator, as there were limited administrator positions, only five. Sirin thought about how Yakumo Yukari diligently carried out her tasks every day, yet her own progress wasnt even close to 10 percent. Well, she decided against diving into the working world at such a young age. If youre not satisfied, why dont you find yourself a system? And while youre at it, find a younger sister too. Youll be responsible for her food, drink, and various expenses, earning points on your own. Plus, youll need a Dimension Administrators Association invitation letter, and someone has to request to merge your world and your younger sisters in the Multidimensional World Consciousness Conference. If you can achieve that, Ill grant you an administrator position. Chen Heng calmlyid out requirements that were practically impossible for anyone else but him. ErmElder Brother, youre the best! Mwah! Sirin realized she might have been in the wrong and nted a kiss on Chen Hengs cheek aspensation. Sirins reason for this was mainly Chen Hengs yfully pointing to his cheek with his finger, signaling her with his eyes. Sirin had no choice but toply . Thats obedient of you. Lets go eat now. Chen Heng patted Sirins head in delight. Book 7: Chapter 6:2: Chen Heng’s Extramarital Affair? Part 2 Book 7: Chapter 6:2: Chen Hengs Extramarital Affair? Part 2 Watching Sirin happily skip away, Chen Heng prepared to cook sausages in another pan. A te of fried rice wouldnt be enough to quell his third elder cousins fiery temperament. Fu Hua was alright. Chen Heng was sure she had vented all her anger the day before when she had beaten him up. But Xuanyuan Yiyao was still fuming. Elder Brother, are you nning to have an extramarital affair? Just as Chen Heng was about to start cooking the sausages, Luo Lis cold voice unexpectedly came from behind him. LittleLittle Li? When did you get here? Also, calling it an affair is a bit much, dont you think? Its not like this counts as cheating. Chen Heng turned around to find Luo Li leaning against the kitchen counter, eyeing him. Luo Li was the only person who remained a nk spot in Chen Hengs Absolute Precognition. While he could see everything about everyone else, no matter how strong they were, even those like Ryougi Shiki currently possessed by Root, he couldnt see what Luo Li would do even one secondter. It might be due to a hierarchy suppression of time abilities. Hence, Luo Li always managed to surprise Chen Heng when he least expected it, like now. Oh? So, youre denying the rtionship but not the extramarital part? Chen Heng was at a loss for words. Never mind, Elder Brother. As long as youre happy. Some things are beyond ones expectations, Luo Li said and promptly disappeared, leaving Chen Heng utterly perplexed; he could not figure out how she had disappeared. What does she mean by that? Chen Heng was baffled. He had never been in a romantic rtionship in either of his lifetimes, and he just couldnt fathom girls, especially under circumstances like this, where his Absolute Precognition couldnt help him. This baffled him even more. ------ Mmm, its delicious! I never thought you had this kind of culinary skill, Little Heng. Hold up! Dont think Ill forgive your sins just because of one meal. Xuanyuan Yiyao threatened Chen Heng with her small but formidable fist, while rapidly demolishing the te of egg fried rice before her. Sure, Third Elder Sister, enjoy your meal first. Only then will you have the energy to beat me up, Chen Heng conceded, sliding a sausage onto her te. Thats what I like to hear. And this sausage isnt bad, either. Chen Heng knew he was safe now. Xuanyuan Yiyao, the foodie, couldnt resist the allure of good food. A glowing te of fried rice was all it took to win her over. Too simple. In fact, Xuanyuan Yiyao had nearly let go of all her anger from being confined to bed for three days because of her eldest sisters beating. But dont get her wrong; it wasnt just the luminous fried rice that made her forgive Chen Heng. He also had to offer up some sausages. Master, how does it taste? After cating one person, Chen Heng turned to appease his master. Though Fu Huas anger had mostly cleared up, he needed to make amends properly. Sorry, I was wrong, but I dare to do it again. Chen Heng knew that if he courted trouble in front of Fu Hua, hed surely get a good beating. But he couldnt help doing so; the feeling was intoxicating. Of course, Chen Heng absolutely wasnt a masochist. Delicious, Fu Hua stated inly. She never denied facts, although she sometimes chose to remain silent. Actually, anyone who saw the glowing fried rice for the first time would be amazed. After tasting it, their mood would be joyful, and oddly enough, this fried rice seemed to have the power to make people calm and content. Fu Hua couldnt help but say that points truly worked wonders. For some reason, her disciple always managed to annoy her in strange ways and, just as quickly, dissipate her anger. Fu Hua found this quite exasperating. This made her feel helpless against the situation. What a troublemaker. After finishing the meal, Be, also known as Dragon Be, took charge of washing the dishes, while Sirin eagerly guided her. Chen Heng had little faith in thisbination, so he assigned Luo Li to supervise the two of them. One person washing dishes, and two people watching Elder Sister Yiyao, when does Jixia Academys next semester begin? Chen Heng asked while sitting on the sofa. Although he had already gathered this information through his Precognition, he decided to ask again to avoid exposing his Precognition. Huh? Didnt I tell you? Xuanyuan Yiyao inquired. No, you didnt. You were so excited with your camera that you left without briefing me on the details of Jixia Academys next semester. Speaking of which, how did you break the camera without me realizing it? When I handed my camera to Big Sis to show off, she couldnt open it, and the memory card waspletely ruined. Xuanyuan Yiyaos words trailed off, but Chen Heng knew what had happened next. I just used my attraction ability to destroy the memory card. You didnt notice because your perception of energy isnt very strong. In reality, it was nothing like that. Chen Heng simply didnt want to expose his identity as a multi-ability user. ording to Root, many of Chen Hengs basic details had already been erased from the worlds records by Chen Hengs ancestor. Of course, this was to protect him from unnecessary disturbances. It was not that there was any real danger, but it would be quite annoying if someone kept bothering him. Is that so? Yes. Since you put it that way, Ill trust you one more time. But if I find out youre lying to me Xuanyuan Yiyao shook her fist. Dont worry. How could someone as intelligent as you fall for my lies twice? Chen Heng teased. Thats true. With your level of intelligence, I could Never mind, its best not to think about it. Not suitable for children. Book 7: Chapter 7: Leaked Information on the Admission Competition Book 7: Chapter 7: Leaked Information on the Admission Competition Ahem! Since you asked sincerely, Ill generously share this with you. Jixia Academys admissions this time are a bit different from previous years, as it might open up additional slots for those newly emerging ability users, but of course, they must have exceptional talent. As you know, there has been a surge in new ability users because of the recent Spiritual Energy Resurgence events in the past two years. Youve noticed, right? Indeed, ever since that Spiritual Energy Resurgence thing, you can encounter one or two ability users just by stepping out of the door, although the quality of their abilities varies greatly, Chen Heng replied. He hadnt gone out in thest couple of days, but he did go outst night. While eating barbecue skewers with Yang Yan, he had observed passersby and noticed an increase in the number of ability users. In the past, ability users were like a needle in a haystack, one among hundreds of thousands of people, extremely rare. However, since the Spiritual Energy Resurgence, the proportion had be more like one among tens of thousands. However, for some reason, be it hasty production or other factors, most of these newly awakened ability users had a tremendous gap between the lower and upper limits of their abilities. Furthermore, the abilities of most newly awakened ability users were quite peculiar. ording to the records of the Special Affairs Bureau, the previous generations of ability users were known as golden ability users. Their abilities were stronger and more practical than those of silver ability users, who had awakened after the Spiritual Energy Resurgence. However, the sheer number of silver ability users overshadowed the golden ones. Golden ability users also had a limitation on their potential, butter on, the silver ability users had this limit removed. In other words, their upper limits were now higher. To be honest, this irritated all the golden ability users, including Chen Heng. But the good news was that the golden ability users also enjoyed this benefit. Still, it was irritating. However, since you have an invitation, Little Heng, you dont need to apply yourself. You can go directly for the interview and then participate in the admissionpetition. Speaking of which, let me tell you about this admissionpetition. This time, the Jixia Academys admissionpetition is different from previous years, but Jixia Academy hasnt disclosed the specifics yet. But, well, who is your third elder sister? I naturally have inside information. Xuanyuan Yiyao patted her chest to emphasize how impressive she was. (In short, she wanted Chen Heng to praise her.)Third Elder Sister, youre truly amazing. You know things that others dont, even such confidential information. Beautiful, kind, generous, and gentledies like you are bing rarer. Yes, truly rare, indeed. Chen Heng nced at his Third Elder Sisters still bouncing bosom as he nodded involuntarily in agreement. ErmI feel like theres something strange going on here. Never mind. On ount of your uratements earlier, Ill give you a little hint. The admissionpetition this time is After listening to his third elder sisters description, Chen Heng summarized the main points. First, thepetition would take ce in a vast independent world. This independent world was discovered by a former chancellor, also a former dean of Jixia Academy, Zhuge Ming, hundreds of years ago. It was originally an independent world created by a powerful immortal thousands of years ago. After this being fell in an ident, the independent world roamed the universe until that dean stumbled upon it during interster travel. This independent world had undergone multiple explorations by Jixia Academy teachers, and the major dangers had been eliminated. Only some rtively minor spirit beasts remained. Later, based on some clever suggestion, this independent world was repurposed to be the venue for every Jixia Academy admissionpetition. The first half was the same as the previous admission cycles. Jixia Academys teachers would nt some precious materials, spiritual weapons, medicinal pills, or technique manuals in the independent world. Simultaneously, they would introduce some ferocious beasts to serve as experiential training for the participants. Every student would receive a medallion unique to them before being allowed to explore the independent world freely. The students would get to keep everything they found, but there was a special stiption: everything had to be stored in the schools medallion. The medallion would track the value of these items and tabte them. Thepetition would end after ten days, and the total points would be the students credits. Here was the important part: the medallion could be snatched away. Furthermore, it could not be ced in any spatial storage. Once it was snatched away or was more than 20 meters from the student for over ten seconds, the student would be ejected from the independent world and their points reset to zero. The collected points and items would then belong to the person who snatched the medallion. Simply put, the loser gets nothing, and the winner takes all. However, the situation this year was different. The admissionpetition this cycle included not only the freshmen (the newly admitted students) but also students from the second quad (from the previous admission four years ago), who would be allowed in five dayster. [TL Note: As Jixia Academy follows an unusual enrollment cycle of every four years, Im calling each batch a quad (short for quadrennium) in ce of year, as they would have been there for four years. The usage will parallel first years, second years, third years, etc. with first quads, second quads, third quads, etc. Of course, the freshmen are first quads.] However, there was good news. If the freshmen had their medallions snatched away by the second quads, they would only lose four-fifths of the content within, keeping one-fifth of the points and items as a constion. Yes, this was very humane. Of course, if one was strong enough, one could try to snatch the medallions of the second quads. The second quads required 1,000 credits to enter. (Points were exchanged for credits at a one-to-one ratio.) The freshmen could give up if they wanted. They just needed to activate the medallion with the energy of whatever power system they used (including but not limited to Will Energy, Spiritual Energy, Mana, and Vital Energy). Then, they would be ejected from the independent world with one-fifth of their points and items. The medallions would remain at the original spot. Hence, someone could get lucky and pick up the medallion, obtaining all the items it contained. The top ten freshmen in points would even get a mystery gift. This is ridiculous. What are those freshmen with support-type abilities supposed to do? What else can they do? Look for a backer. Support-type new students are quite popr at Jixia Academy. Its like having a nurse suddenly appear in a group of rough men. By the way, Little Heng, what kind of student do you n to be at Jixia Academy? Xuanyuan Yiyaos throat felt a bit dry after her exnation, so she picked up a ss of water to moisten her throat. Research-type. Pfft! The water in Xuanyuan Yiyaos mouth came spewing out at Chen Heng when she heard his answer. However, he had expected this and raised an attraction barrier to block the water. Cough! Cough! What did you say? Say that again? I did not hear you clearly. Cough! Cough! Coughing, Xuanyuan Yiyao patted her chest, trying to clear her throat. Third Elder Sister, you look surprised, Chen Heng said, patting her back and handing her a tissue. Can ICough! Cough!not be shocked? Xuanyuan Yiyao finally caught her breath after a while. Third Elder Sister, to be honest with you, my true identity is an alchemist. Alchemist? You mean those unfortunate folks in the West who are always trying to turn lead into gold and creating stitched-up monsters with various monster body parts? Chen Hengs world had alchemists, too, but they were different from the kind of alchemist he was. In his world, alchemists generally focused on trying to transmute various things into gold, creating stitched-up monsters with various parts of magical beasts, and making all sorts of strange but impractical potions. They were somewhat simr to Western wizards. However, Western alchemy had risen only recently, leading to an iplete system and varying skill levels. Chen Hengs alchemy was different. He could not only create various amplifying and restorative potions but also understand, break down, and reconstruct materials based on the principle of equivalent exchange. (Much like the one in Full Metal Alchemist.) No, its different. My kind of alchemy... No, no matter how different your alchemy is, it cant be your primary upation. Our Xuanyuan n cant afford that. At most, it can be a hobby, Xuanyuan Yiyao replied firmly, rejecting Chen Hengs thought of joining Jixia Academy as an alchemist. In fact, Xuanyuan Yiyaos opposition didnte as a surprise to Chen Heng. Due to cultural differences between the Eastern and Western hidden worlds, they often looked down on each other. The Easterners believed that the Westerners relied on external objects and were worthless without those items and divine beings. Both the light and dark factions had significant weaknesses and were easily targeted. The Western hidden world, on the other hand, believed that the Easterners were too rigid, never making use of the conveniences of objects and being overly fixated on cultivation,cking freedom. In any case, they had mutual disdain. Alright, alright. To maintain the ns reputation, Chen Heng gave up the idea. Suddenly, Xuanyuan Yiyao leaned in and mysteriously whispered into Chen Hengs ear, By the way, Little Heng, everything else does not matter, but there is one thing you must aplish. Youd better get into ss A. No. Yup. As long as you agree What did you say? I said, No! Chen Heng repeated and even made an X by crossing his hands in front of his chest. Are you kidding me? Do you really think I dont know why you came this time? Book 7: Chapter 8: Magical Girl Teriri! Book 7: Chapter 8: Magical Girl Teriri! Kid, are you tired of living? If a naughty child is not disciplined, there will be troublesome behavior. Arent I doing this for your own good? You should know that ss A offers the most academic and life credits. If you dont give me a reason, Ill put you in bed for three days. Xuanyuan Yiyao directly nted her left foot on the sofa and brandished her right fist before Chen Hengs face. Haha! Then why dont you tell me who ss As ss advisor is? Chen Hengs casual question immediately damped the furious Xuanyuan Yiyaos fire. -ss advisor? What about the ss advisor? Being the top-ranked ss of the 22 heavenly stems and earthly branches, it definitely has the best ss advisor. [TL Note: The heavenly stems and earthly branches are an ancient Chinese system of numbering that has been adapted to many uses, including time systems, dating systems, and astrology. They can be used individually, like the sses for Jixia Academy are, orpounded bybining one of the ten heavenly stems with one of the 12 earthly stems for a total of 120. For the purpose of Jixia Academys sses, I will simply rece them with the alphabet, where the ten heavenly stems are A to J, and the earthly branches are K to V. Here are the Wikipedia entries for the heavenly stems and earthly branches: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heavenly_Stems and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earthly_Branches.] Jixia Academy was unlike other colleges, where there were only academic advisors, who would be responsible for several sses. The boss of every ss in Jixia Academy was the ss advisor, simr to high school, who held a lot of authority. Furthermore, Jixia Academy had only 22 sses, at most, named ording to the ten heavenly stems and 12 earthly branches. However, it generally did not have 22 sses. Oh, is that so? Then why does Third Elder Sister have such a guilty expression? Is-is that so? How could I be feeling guilty? What would there to be guilty about? Xuanyuan Yiyaos tough stance wilted; then she returned to her seat. Is that right? I heard Eldest Sister is also a teacher at Jixia Academy. Yesshe is. Eldest Sister remained at Jixia Academy after graduating. So, which freshman ss is Eldest Sister in charge of? -ss A, Xuanyuan Yiyao confessed weakly. This time, Xuanyuan Yiyao had two purposes foring to Chen Hengs house. The first was to give Chen Heng a good beating and vent her frustrations, and the second was to obey her eldest sistersmand and ensure that Chen Heng did his best to get into ss A. Whats wrong with ss A? Isnt it the best ss? Furthermore, are you unwilling to have Eldest Sister teach you? Should I ask Eldest Sister toe and have a chat with you? At first, Xuanyuan Yiyao was somewhat uneasy, but then she realized that her eldest sister was her strong backing, so why feel guilty? Moreover, she was doing this for Chen Hengs own good. Thus, she regained her confidence. Alright, alright. Third Elder Sister, dont worry. You can go now. Go back and tell Eldest Sister Ill do my best to get into ss A. Youre sending me away so quickly? You dont need me anymore after getting the information from me? Thats a bit heartless, isnt it? Go quickly, go on. Unless you are thinking of staying for lunch? Ah! Fine, fine. Im leaving; dont push me. And remember, you should go to the Special Affairs Bureau branch in Vast Sea City three days from now for the entrance test. Youll be starting school soon. Alright, I got it already. Third Elder Sister, couldnt you havee earlier? You made me study so hard for the college entrance exams, and now I wont even get to enjoy a few days of rest before starting school again. Do you know how exhausting it is to study for the college entrance exams? Hah?! Can you me me for that? Just as Chen Heng was about to close the door on Xuanyuan Yiyao, she was thinking about arguing further, but Bang! Chen Heng nearly mmed the door in Xuanyuan Yiyaos face. Xuanyuan Yiyao stared at the door just centimeters away and felt the urge to punch it down. However, she quickly calmed down. Did Little Heng figure out that I wanted to take another picture of him? Xuanyuan Yiyao sighed as she took apact, Spiritual-Energy-enhanced, extremely sturdy, all-in-one camera from her pocket. I failed my mission again. Eldest Sister is going to give me another scolding. Oh dear! Third Young Miss, is my mission over now? Just as Xuanyuan Yiyao was sighing, an ordinary-looking, middle-aged man dressed in dark clothes suddenly appeared next to her. This man emerged from the shadows of Chen Hengs house; he was one of the Xuanyuan ns shadow guardians responsible for protecting Chen Heng. The mission is over. With the Immortal Phoenix here, theres nothing you can do that she cant handle, and if she cant handle it, you wont be of any use, either. Go back to the n, Xuanyuan Yiyao replied coldly to the mans question. In front of family and outsiders, Xuanyuan Yiyao had always worn two different masks. This was something her eldest sister had trained into her in the Xuanyuan n. It was to prevent herself from being fooled by some daring pig. Maintaining a cold and distant persona was beneficial for staying single. Her eldest sister, a spinster, hadnt managed to find a husband. How could she, only the third eldest, get ahead? So, she had to wait first. In the original timeline, these shadow guardians stationed around Chen Heng were withdrawn after he joined the Special Affairs Bureau. The Xuanyuan n couldnt possibly protect Chen Heng forever. Moreover, the Special Affairs Bureau would not allow its members to be monitored by others, even if it was well-intentioned. However, with Chen Hengs master, the Immortal Phoenix, by his side, the shadow guardians were no longer needed. Chen Heng looked at Xuanyuan Yiyao, whom he had pushed out, and released his bated breath. This topic couldnt continue; it would only lead to trouble. Thest time he was photographed in womens clothing, Sirin and Luo Li werent present. If Xuanyuan Yiyao wanted to take some photos, he could tolerate some humiliation. But now, Chen Heng wanted to maintain some dignity, at least in front of his own younger sisters. Moreover, what if Sirin and Luo Li happened to see what Xuanyuan Yiyao had done? Chen Hengs good reputation would be ruined. One was an expert in manipting time, and the other excelled in spatial maniption. Chen Heng wasnt entirely confident that he could defend against these two. If his master became interested in this matter Dont think its impossible. Dont forget, just yesterday, Chen Heng Ding! Wee, Magical Girl Teriri, to the Dimension Administrators Association! [TL Note: Most probably already know this, but just in case, magical girl is a subgenre of Japanese fantasy. It usually involves young or teenage girls having the ability to transform, changing into a cute dress and receiving magical abilities. Here is more information: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magical_girl.] Chen Heng had just pushed Xuanyuan Yiyao out the door when he heard the notification from the Dimension Administrators Association. A neer? And this namefeels so familiar. Although Chen Hengs thought might not seem so nice, he couldnt help but think of Theresa from Honkai Impact 3rd when he saw the name Magical Girl Teriri. It cant be? Could it be that coincidental? Magus of Flowers: Crossdressnever mind, I cant help but think this person must be a girl, right? The Dimension Administrators Association has never given anyone a wrong disy nickname. I mean, which male would be so strange as to like calling themselves a magical girl, right? Queen of Ice and Snow: But youre mistaken. Didnt a perverted guy who imed to be a magical girl just speak? Magus of Flowers: You mean me? Queen of Ice and Snow: Who else could it be but you? Magical Girl Teriri: Urm Magus of Flowers: Lets be logical here. Magical Girl Mari-chan and Merlin are two different people. If you dont believe me, ask Doctor Roman. Solomon: I wont take the me for this, and besides, the Merlin must die line was spoken by Fou. Magical Girl Teriri: Urm Magus of Flowers: That heartless evil beast! I took care of it for so long, and it schemed all this? Its despicable. By the way, Doctor Roman, are you interested in getting intimate with Magi Mari-chan in Perfect World? Umaru-chan: I dont think its a scheme. Havent you reflected on what you did to Fou? Solomon: Uhisnt that a bit much? Umaru-chan: You are tempted. God Sai: He got tempted! Efreet: Doctor Roman, pull yourself together! Magus of Flowers: Whats wrong with it? Just think about it; the chance to get close to Magi Mari-chan is rare. After all, shes Magi Mari-chan. Solomon: But Sheba is still here Magus of Flowers: Wouldnt that make it even more exciting? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: Im sorry; its all my fault. I made Merlin even more twisted. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: Dont me yourself; you did your best. Magus of Flowers: Doctor Roman, seize the opportunity; it might nevere again. Furthermore, let me tell you the truth: Magi Mari is real. The Mari in the game is another parallel-world version of me. Solomon: Really? Administrator He Who Knows Fate muted Magus of Flowers for ten minutes. He Who Knows Fate: I say, Doctor Roman, can you stop being so naive? Do you really believe Merlins words? Solomon: But dont you ever wish to meet your 2D character waifu in real life? He Who Knows Fate: Well, yes, but Ive already achieved that. For example, Kaltsit, Skadi, Liz, and Sirin. Solomon: Darn it, Im so jealous! Kaltsit: So, Ah Heng, you still remember me, huh? Furthermore, 2D character waifus He Who Knows Fate: What? Who is using Kaltsits ount? Kaltsit: Im Liz, and Skadi is beside me too. He Who Knows Fate: Efreet: Public execution! Hahaha! Kazuma the Brute: Skadi: I considered you a friend, and yet you He Who Knows Fate: Ahem! Lets focus on the matter at hand for now. We can chatter. Shouldnt we wee the neer? Chen Heng suddenly felt that it wasnt the right time to discuss this topic because he sensed that his master and younger sisters were looking at him differently now, especially Luo Li. He didnt know why, but he felt very uneasy in front of Luo Li. It wasnt like this before. He used to be the one in control of their rtionship. Well, people changed, and Luo Li wasnt the same as before. She had be more aggressive in various ways. Magical Girl Teriri: No need to wee me; Ive already read the announcement. But is this thing really not some prank my grandfather pulled? I dont know when, but my grandfather has changed, bing increasingly strange. He even started crossdressing. Hah! (Chen Heng used the Yinyang Soul Transformation Technique on Otto, making him a crossdressing pervert.) Kaltsit: The Dimension Administrators Association isnt a thing. Efreet: Your statement is too general. The Dimension Administrators Association iswhat is it again? nk Never Loses: The Dimension Administrators Association is definitely not an illusion, high-tech gimmick, or ability, and its certainly not a prank. Its a real organization. If youre still skeptical, you can use the points you earn from checking in to buy a bag of snacks as proof of its remarkable nature. Book 7: Chapter 9:1: The Theresilly Who Needs a Reality Check, Part 1 Book 7: Chapter 9:1: The Theresilly Who Needs a Reality Check, Part 1 [TL Note: Theresilly is supposed to be a pun on Theresas name. It works much better in Chinese, and I simply cant think of a good equivalent to use in English. In Chinese, thest character in Theresas name was changed to the character with the same pronunciation that means stupid, silly, or fool.] Herrscher of Pufferfish: Shorty, long time no see! Remember me, Theresa? Magical Girl Teriri: Huh? This disy name and profile pictureare you the Herrscher of the Void, Sirin? Herrscher of Pufferfish: Looks like your IQ hasnt declined, Shorty. Magical Girl Teriri: Huh? I remember now Is this due to the world merger causing memory confusion? Memories of what happened before areing back. Theresa seemed to have recovered some of her blocked memories due to her joining the Dimension Administrators Association. Umaru-chan: I was wondering why Magical Girl Teriri sounded familiar. So, it is Theresa. Faillen Angel Gabriel: Theresa? St. Freya Academys principal? Umaru-chan: Thats right! Magical Girl Teriri: t-Chested Chineses profile picture looks so familiar. Its Fu Hua, right? From our academy? t-Chested Chinese: Yes. Magical Girl Teriri: Seems like there are quite a few familiar faces in the Dimension Administrators Association. Sirin, stop chatting. You can mess around with Theresater. Have you taken note of the rules of the admission test that my third elder sister exined earlier? I was listening seriously, Elder Brother. Thats good. Im not too worried about Luo Li. The only one I worry about is you, Sirin. Why? When Sirin saw Chen Heng treating her differently, she immediately felt upset. Why else? Im worried you might get sneak-attacked because you let your ego puff up too much, you little pufferfish. Chen Heng poked Sirins face firmly with his finger, which was actually quite fun. Argh! Elder Brother, dont call me pufferfish again. Sirin grabbed the finger Chen Heng poked her with. Then she bit down hard. Sirin immediately regretted biting it. She felt like she had bitten on a piece of metal; her teeth hurt. You see? What gave you the courage to make the same mistake three times in a row? Even after Sirin bit on Chen Hengs finger, he seemed unaffected. He had already reinforced his finger earlier. Before he poked Sirin, he knew she would definitely bite him. How to put it? Sirin was very simple-minded. Sirin pulled Chen Hengs finger out of her mouth, then looked around for someone to back her. Sadly, she found only Fu Hua to rely on. Sob! Sob! Elder Brother, you are bullying me! Fu Hua, manage your disciple! Ahem! Ahem! Little Heng, stop bullying Sirin. Upon hearing Sirins plea, Fu Hua dryly chided Chen Heng, not wanting to get involved in a more serious confrontation. What else could she do? If she really beat Chen Heng up, Sirin would feel a heartache over it. How could I be bullying Sirin? Shes my adorable younger sister, and I love her so much. After cleaning his finger with a cleaning technique, Chen Heng lifted Sirin from the sofa and sat down with her in hisp. Elder Brother, let me go! Im angry. Dont hug me. Be, pull me out and beat up my elder brother. Sirin was beyond constion. While struggling weakly in Chen Hengs arms, she sought Bes help. Be simply stood at the side, not moving, as if she had not heard Sirins call for help. It was primarily because she was well aware of the rtionship between her queen and Chen Heng. Interfering now would not be a good choice. Be felt remaining a bystander would be best. Alright, alright. Elder Brother was wrong. Isnt Elder Brother just worried about Sirin? Sirin, you are still young and have not experienced society. Furthermore, youve already gained great strength at such a young age, so it would be hard to avoid having your ego inte. You are the one I worry about the most, but it is out of love. Chen Heng kept hugging Sirin, not letting her struggle free. If he had to pacify Sirinter, it would be quite troublesome, so he opted to do it now. Really? Sirin stopped struggling after Chen Hengs exnation. Really! As Chen Heng expected, Sirin was easy to pacify. Humph! Ill forgive you this one time. Alright, alright, alright. Thank you, Your Majesty Sirin, for forgiving me this once; I wont do it again. Humph! Good that you know it. Also, Be, why didnt you help me earlier? Be looked at Sirin, who was nowfortably nestled in Chen Hengs arms, and chose to remain silent. Be believed that if she had reallyid a hand on him for her queen, regardless of whether or not she could win the fight, it would be Sirin who would regret itter. Because Be knows Im doing this for your own good, right, Be? Yes, my king. The Be who had transformed from a Honkai Beast into this form had many positive qualities, but a flexible mind wasnt one of them. Ever since she picked up the address of my king from somewhere (Sirin: That address suits him quite well, doesnt it?), she had been calling Chen Heng my king despite his protests. Oh, by the way, Elder Brother, whats the deal with Liz? Just when Chen Heng had sessfully appeased Sirin, the mention of a name from Sirins mouth made his hand holding her stiffen. He nced around and realized that not only was Sirin in hisp looking at him with suspicion and scrutiny, but everyone else was watching him, too. Luo Li peeked at Chen Heng, making him feel like a scumbag whose wife had caught him in an affair. Chen Hengs master, Fu Hua, gave him a casual nce before withdrawing her gaze, but Chen Heng could sense her curiosity had been piqued. Jeanne dArc, who had been petting Fafnir all along, seemed to be distracted not paying attention. Ryougi Shiki, on the other hand, had an expressionless face, but Chen Heng noticed a spiritual presence, who resembled her, hovering over her head and staring at him with inquisitive eyes. Upon noticing that Chen Heng seemed to see her, Root even waved at him. Chen Heng looked at the floating Root above Ryougi Shiki with some bewilderment. Root did not appear like this behind Ryougi Shikis back when possessing Ryougi Shiki in The Garden of Sinners. Is Root trying something else now that she is in another world? Elder Brother, why are you silent? Are you hiding some secret? Sirin eyed Chen Heng with suspicion. What are you thinking? Your elder brother is an honest man. How could I possibly have something to hide? Book 7: Chapter 9:2: The Theresilly Who Needs a Reality Check, Part 2 Book 7: Chapter 9:2: The Theresilly Who Needs a Reality Check, Part 2 Actually, I know a person called Liz who asionally uses Kaltsits ount. They seem on pretty good terms with each other, but based on today, it looks like their rtionship is not as I had thought. Whats different? Actually, it is like this. Seeing everyones curious gaze, he knew it was time to exin (he could no longer hide). That way, the others would stop looking at him like he had done something bad. Hence, Chen Heng exined everything that happened in the Arknights world. Of course, because too much had happened, he might have forgotten about some not-so-important things, like the heart maze. Chen Heng had truly forgotten it, not that he did not want to tell them. Yes, just pretend that is true. I cant help but feel that Nightingale harbors questionable intentions toward Elder Brother. After listening to all the details, Sirin rubbed her chin, adopting a tone reminiscent of a detective discovering something peculiar. Sirin, whats usually going on inside that little brain of yours? Ive told you so much, and this is the conclusion you drew? Chen Heng yfully extended his hands toward Sirins adorable, slightly chubby cheeks. Miffed by his actions, Sirin swatted away Chen Hengs hands and retorted, Who said that? I have other conclusions in mind. Oh? Please share. Well, I think, Elder Brother, you might have designs on Skadi. What are you thinking? Your elder brother is not that capricious. Isnt being capricious human nature? Chen Heng did not reply to Sirin. Instead, he lifted her again and ced her on hisp, facing him, and adopted a serious and attentive expression as he gazed at her face. Chen Heng couldnt help but wonder why he hadnt noticed before that Sirin was so sharp-tongued and sensitive. Sirin felt increasingly ufortable under his intense scrutiny and the proximity of his face, which was only 20 or 30 centimeters away. Her face started to flush, and to hide her embarrassment, she eximed, Wh-whats the matter? Why are you staring at me like that? Dont stay silent! Chen Heng didnt reply; he continued to observe Sirin closely. Am I wrong? Didnt you refer to Skadi as your 2D character waifu? Sirin was bing flustered by Chen Hengs silence and close proximity, and was now eager to hear him speak. Is that so? Chen Heng finally broke his silence. If considering someone as your 2D character waifu is having designs on them, wouldnt that mean I also have designs on you? Keep in mind: you have a special ce among my 2D character waifus. W-waifu! Having designs on? Wait, I suddenly remember I have something I need to do. Ill go back to my room. Sirins face turned red as she hastily stood up from Chen Hengsp and retreated into the imaginary space she had created with her abilities. My king, Ill go check on the queen, Be said, bowing slightly to Chen Heng before heading upstairs, presumably to Sirins room. Chen Heng chuckled, watching as Sirin made her escape. In truth, it was a tactic on Chen Hengs part. Strong-willed individuals like Sirin often struggled in such situations. Being well-versed in erotica didnt necessarily trante to practical skills. However, when it came to his interactions with Luo Li, Chen Heng believed he might be the one at a disadvantage. In situations where two individuals of different sexes stood just inches apart, the one who held the upper hand in the rtionship typically emerged victorious. Of course, Chen Heng had no intention of implying that he was passive in his rtionship with Luo Li; he was simply more modest. Elder Brother, do you think Sirin is easy to fool? Who said that? Sirin is my dear younger sister; why would I deceive her? Is that so? Sitting across from Chen Heng, Luo Li deliberately drew out her words. Chen Heng felt like Luo Li hadpletely read him, and decided to shift his attention to the Dimension Administrators Associations chat. Magical Girl Teriri: If I remember correctly, Sirin is a student at St. Freya Academy in this world, right? Come on, Sirin, lets hear you call me principal. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Ah! You, the perpetual shorty who never grows up, want me to call you principal? Have you had too much bitter gourd juice and turned yourself into a bitter gourd? Magical Girl Teriri: Humph! Youre feeling smug now, arent you? When school starts, Im going to the middle school section to explore thoroughly. I bet youll have to address me as principal then. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Do you think Im scared of you? If you have the guts, go ahead. Anyway, I wont be attending St. Freya Academy next semester. Magical Girl Teriri: Wait, whats going on? Herrscher of Pufferfish: Have you heard of Jixia Academy? Im going to Jixia Academy. Magical Girl Teriri: Jixia Academy? You? Herrscher of Pufferfish: You underestimate me, Shorty. Who am I? Getting into Jixia Academy is a piece of cake for someone like me. Chen Heng clicked on the picture Sirin had sent, only to find that it was the invitation to Jixia Academy he had given her a couple of days agothe small jade medallion. Magical Girl Teriri: Is that really a Jixia Academy invitation? Where did you get it? Herrscher of Pufferfish: Well, you see, its because of this queens innate beauty and exceptional talents. Someone specially delivered this invitation to me. Magical Girl Teriri: Sirin, do you really not know the purpose of this invitation? Herrscher of Pufferfish: What do you mean? Magical Girl Teriri: The invitations with a jade medallion design like the one you have are typically distributed by Jixia Academy to influential factions. The ones for specially recruited students with exceptional talents are made of paper. Well, not paper, but it looks like paper. I dont know the exact material. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Hah, Chen Heng sighed as he read the chat records. Once again, Sirin had blundered. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Elder Brother, Theresa is bullying me. Mute her. He Who Knows Fate: Magical Girl Teriri: Mute? Efreet: You should know that Sirins elder brother is Chen Heng, and Chen Heng is the only administrator in the Dimension Administrators Association. He has significant authority here, having privileges like muting. Magical Girl Teriri: So, hes a tyrant? He Who Knows Fate: Book 7: Chapter 10: Discrimination against a World Consciousness, What a Sight! Book 7: Chapter 10: Discrimination against a World Consciousness, What a Sight! Sage Megumi: Isnt it not so nice to be so direct? Herrscher of Pufferfish: Elder Brother, she insulted you. If it were me, Id have given her a 30-day mute package. Magical Girl Teriri: 30 days? But I just joined the association. Lord of the White Night: Sirin, give it up. So far, in this association, your elder brother has hardly ever issued a mute to anyone besides Merlin. Efreet: Thats not true. Chen Heng has muted me. Lord of the White Night: Huh? What? What did you do? 17-Year-Old Beautiful Young Lady: I remember it was because I, Itsuka Kotori, and who else was it? Right, Merlin, too. We called Chen Heng a darn siscon, so he muted us for a day! Although heter lifted it, thats when I realized how dirty Chen Hengs heart was. He first used Merlin to prove that his mutes onlysted a minute, then baited the rest of us for a harsher punishment. Efreet: That was the only time Chen Heng muted someone other than Merlin, right? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: Mute, huh? I want to experience that, too.Administrator He Who Knows Fate muted Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root] for 30 days. One Punch Baldy: Workaholic Gil: Solomon: Well done! Ah! No! Thats too bad. He Who Knows Fate: Ive never heard such a bizarre request in my life. Someone actually asked to be muted? How could I not oblige? Chen Heng! Quickly unmute me. In reality, Ryougi Shiki, who sat near Chen Heng, suddenly stood up and pounced on Chen Heng, fiercely grabbing his neck to demand her muting be lifted. It was obvious that Root had possessed Ryougi Shiki and was using Ryougi Shikis body. No, if I mute or unmute you on demand, wouldnt I have no dignity as the administrator? Chen Heng refused since he couldnt just do as told. Others (Solomon) might fear Root because she was a world consciousness, but Chen Heng wasnt afraid. Just try me. I am a man who dares to dere myself the father of a world consciousness. Why would I be afraid of you, a world consciousness? Elder Brother, I was wrong. Unmute me, please. Perhaps realizing that Chen Heng might respond better to a softer approach, Root changed tactics, practically cooing as she pleaded with Chen Heng. How to put itRoot was using Ryougi Shikis body to coo, which created an adorable contrast, as Ryougi Shiki would not do that. This swayed Chen Heng slightly. Moreover, the two of them were now in a somewhat suggestive pose that made Chen Heng feel Feeling rather anxious, Root had directly pounced on Chen Hengs body. Now, they were less than 20 centimeters apart, even closer than Sirin was earlier. This made Chen Heng ufortable. As Root was not human, she did not care, but Chen Heng could not. Hence, he looked to Luo Li for help. It wasnt that Chen Heng couldnt handle Ryougi Shiki under these circumstances; her body was weak, and that was after Chen Heng had spent considerable effort nurturing her back to health with medicinal cuisine and a significant amount of Spiritual Energy. Otherwise, her body would not have been able to endure the torment Root inflicted on it. If Root didnt cheat using her status as a world consciousness, Chen Heng had nothing to fear. However, as Root was inhabiting Ryougi Shikis body, any inappropriate contact would be highly improper, given the traditional norms of interaction between men and women. Luo Li lived up to Chen Hengs expectations, standing up from the sofa, grabbing Ryougi Shiki by the cor, and firmly cing her back to where she had been sitting on the sofa. Hey! Luo Li, can you give me some face? After all, I am a world consciousness. Sure, but you are not to touch my elder brother. Got it! Got it! Once Luo Li released her, Ryougi Shiki was indeed much better behaved and sat quietly on the sofa. So, you know youre a world consciousness, Root. Shouldnt you act a bit more like one? What should a world consciousness act like? World consciousnesses have rights, too, so please unmute me. For Ryougi Shikis sake, alright. Chen Heng conceded after a moment of thought and decided to unmute Root. Despite her often unreliable behavior, she was still a world consciousness and deserved some respect. Administrator He Who Knows Fate unmuted Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: Ithe antagonistam back again. [TL Note: The antagonist reference actually refers to the antagonist from a Chinese movie called Hu Hansan. This character was the tyrannicalndlord of a vige, and he eventually returned to the vige after being made to leave. Upon returning, he said, IHu Hansanam back again. You can read more about this movie at its Wikipedia entry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sparkling_Red_Star_(2007_film) and https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sparkling_Red_Star.] Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: Can you let me know before using my body next time? Also, try not to be so rough; its still a girls body. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: Understood. Next time, for sure. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki: One Punch Baldy: That next time, for sure sounds very spirited. Kaltsit: People who say that usually continue doing the same thing; they never change. Faillen Angel Gabriel: Sorry, I was wrong, but I might do it again. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: Thats a bit harsh, considering I am a world consciousness, after all. And keeping ones word is basic human decency, something I am aware of. Iron Fist Teacher: But, no matter what you say, you are a world consciousness, not a human. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: Honestly, since I became conscious and lived all these years, this is the first time Ive seen discrimination against a world consciousness. You all are too much. In reality, Chen Heng nced at Ryougi Shiki, or rather at Root within her, and felt that this Root was all too human. Hmm? Elder Brother, whats wrong? Sensing Chen Hengs intense gaze, or perhaps due to her sharp senses, Ryougi Shiki noticed his look. Nothing. OK. Ryougi Shiki was quite fond of Chen Heng, her adoptive elder brother who appeared out of nowhere, almost like he was really family. Although not rted by blood, he always treated her well, sparing no expense on precious medicinal cuisines and cultivation techniques, making her current life very pleasant. ording to Root, because she had been inhabiting Ryougi Shikis body, Ryougi Shikis lost memories were gradually returning. Everything was moving in a positive direction. Ryougi Shiki felt this was the only positive effect of Roots presence in her body. As for other benefits? Did they really exist? He Who Knows Fate: Is Skadi there? Queen of Ice and Snow: Yes? He Who Knows Fate: Not you, the other Skadi, from Arknights. Queen of Ice and Snow: Kaltsit: Skadi is right beside me; she saw the message, but Ill speak for her. What do you need? He Who Knows Fate: Liz? Kaltsit: Yes. He Who Knows Fate: Just wondering if you and Skadi would like to y a game? Kaltsit: Sorry, not interested. He Who Knows Fate: Dont be so quick to refuse! This game connects to multiple worlds. If you have the equipment, we can meet in the game. We havent seen each other in such a long time, and this game also helps you be stronger. Its true for both Liz and Skadi. Kaltsit: That sounds interestingSkadi asked you if the gaming equipment is expensive. Kaltsit: I didnt ask. Efreet: Thats what you call a swift p to the face. He Who Knows Fate: Its not expensive at all. Its just a game console, and they arent too pricey. Even if they are, how pricey can they be? Besides, I havent given you two a proper gift yet. Kazuma the Brute: Thats a real tycoon talking! Umaru-chan: Lets set a small goal first: earn a thousand points from him. nk Never Loses: Tycoon, if you dont mind, shall we be friends? Kaltsit: Nightingale said the best gift would be for you toe and see her. Herrscher of Pufferfish: Theres a problem, indeed! Luo Li, arent you going to say something? Time Witch: I dont n to. Herrscher of Pufferfish: I always feel like Luo Li is too nice to my elder brother. God Sai: If I remember correctly, theres a limit on how many virtual reality helmets you can buy, right? Chen Heng, how many have you bought already? Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: You dont need to worry about that. Purchase limits are just for us regr members. For an administrator, many rules are just for show, like the purchase limits. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: As an administrator, all he needs to do is make an application to Customer Service. Unless the reason is outrageous, Customer Service will always approve it. Furthermore, there will be a 50 percent discount just like when sales just opened. Damned privilege abusers. He Who Knows Fate: Originally, I was nning to give you a 30-day muting package. But since youve revealed some things I didnt know, Ill forgive you this time. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: Huh? You didnt know these things? He Who Knows Fate: What do I know? Customer Service didnt put much effort into the administrators guide. She only updates it asionally, probably just when she remembers. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: I must say, Customer Service really shares my style. Customer Service: Thank you so much for thepliment, Senior. Self-Centered Elder Sister Shiki [Root]: Youre wee, youre wee. Customer Service: One Punch Baldy: Customer Service, have you been stalking the channel this whole time? Customer Service: I dont have that much time. I just check in now and then to see what you think of me. Queen of Ice and Snow: What we think of you Thus, the chat fell into a brief silence. Book 7: Chapter 11: Tell a Joke, Master Teacher Fu Hua Book 7: Chapter 11: Tell a Joke, Master Teacher Fu Hua Chen Heng opened the Dimension Administrators Associations store and, at the top of the page, purchased virtual reality helmets. He had arger purchase quota than others in the first ce and had not used it all. Only after buying helmets for Nightingale and Skadi did he max out his quota. After sending the helmets to Kaltsit via a virtual red packet, Chen Heng sent a special note. Although Chen Heng bought virtual reality helmets for both, he did not buy Nightingale medicine for treating Oripathya decision made for specific reasons. It wasnt because Chen Heng was stingy, but rather because if Nightingales Oripathy were cured suddenly, it would draw too much attention. It seemed better to wait until Kaltsit purchased the recipe; only then would Chen Heng contribute a little to help Nightingale first. Moreover, Chen Heng had another idea ------ Three dayster: Chen Heng, apanied by his family members who needed to take the Jixia Academy entrance test, arrived at the Special Affairs Bureaus Vast Sea City branch for a pre-admission screening. Fu Hua did not need toe, as she had already been registered as a member of Jixia Academys teaching staff after receiving her invitation letter two days earlier, personally delivered by Jixia Academys staff. This invitation letter was as much for teachers as it was for students, essentially serving as a notice of employmentthough permanency was not guaranteed.Chen Heng had no doubts about Fu Huas eptance into Jixia Academy, given her formidable strength as a Void Hollow Realm cultivator, which made her one of the top cultivators on Earth. Note, just Earth. In reality, those involved with the hidden world to some depth would know that the current Earth was an enhanced version. [Author Note: This Earth is muchrger than the real Earth, practically an erged version with much more area and mass.] Right now, an extremely powerful sealing ritual array encased Earth. This was the result of several immortals and deities from minor nesbining their efforts. Its purpose was to suppress all nonmonsensical forces, thereby limiting the damage these hidden world powers could inflict on Earth. The seal affected cultivators output without weakening their actual strength or slowing their cultivation progress. Once outside Earth, a cultivators strength would return to normal. Cultivators beyond the Void Hollow Realm, such as those in the Great Maniptor Realm or the Tribtion Candidate Realm, remained so strong that they could still cause irreversible damage to Earth in a short period despite the sealing ritual array. Hence, these individuals were typically confined to their respective factions independent worldsEastern cultivators might find themselves in the Immortal Realm, while Western clerics could end up in Heaven. While these were called independent worlds, they were actually no smaller than Earth, potentially even several timesrger. Those unwilling to stay in these independent worlds could wander and explore interster space, provided they stayed away from the sr system or didnt meddle with its majors. By the time one reached the Nascent Soul Realm, short-term survival in space was viableChen Heng himself had once spent a considerable time on the moon in Honkai Impact 3rds world. However, survival was different from living. Survival did not mean afortable life. Once cultivators reached the Great Maniptor Realm or the Tribtion Candidate Realm, they could freely travel through the cosmos, avoiding only those activities that could lead to disaster, such as wandering into a star like the sun. Those entering an independent world would receive a standard projection technique, which allowed them to descend to Earth using a projection if they could not withstand solitude. However, without apelling reason, cultivators above the Void Hollow Realm (the eighth grade) were forbidden from remaining on Earth. [Author Note: Starting from the Energy Refinement Realm, there are ten cultivation realms before bing immortal. Hence, these are ranked from grade 1 to grade 10. Most cultivators of other systems follow simr ssifications.] Fu Hua, known as the Immortal Phoenix and celebrated across China, stood as one of Earths most formidable forces. Despite a slight mishap with the seven disciples she trained, she did have experience in teaching, and her high teaching potential was undeniable. Chen Heng was utterly baffled when Jixia Academy praised Fu Huas teaching abilities. How did Jixia Academy decide my master has teaching potential? Are the holes below your eyebrows used for breathing instead of seeing? To this day, Chen Heng felt that his master had taught him little about cultivation, apart from ethics and life experiences. Most of what Chen Heng learned came from his own reckless actions. He acquired his boxing skills only after provoking his master to the point of incensed retaliation; even so, he had not learned everything yet. Chen Heng also learned Fu Huas sword techniques and sword conception because he had not held back when provoking her, infuriating her. He had been beaten up for ten days in Fenghuang Downs illusion before learning them. Nheless, Fu Huas appointment as a Jixia Academy teacher was a certainty, though she would choose what to teach upon her arrival. The academy offered teachers great flexibility in their workload, from exceedingly idle to incredibly busy. It was all up to the teachers. If one wanted to earn a higher sry from Jixia Academy, one could choose to be busier. After all, the more one worked, the more one earned. This aligned well with the core values and distribution policies of socialism. Even though Fu Hua didnt need to attend, she found staying home alone dull while Chen Hengs family was away, so she joined them as Chen Hengs master at the Special Affairs Bureaus Vast Sea City branch. Just two years prior, this branch was so well-hidden that only those familiar with the hidden world or the bureau itself could find it, even by ident. Chen Heng recalled a time when the bureaus entrance bore a sign for a fertilizer factory, a disguise maintained at all its locations. Before the world reset, Chen Hengs frequent visits to the Special Affairs Bureau headquarters had led his university peers to believe he was participating in a work-study program at the fertilizer factory. His ss representative even kindly offered to apply for financial aid for him, which was slightly embarrassing for Chen Heng. Following the Spiritual Energy Resurgence, the Special Affairs Bureau finally abandoned the fertilizer factory fa?ade and hung its true signage, marking a new era where the bureau took on additional roles. It was now the official department for managing disputes in the hidden world and the official organization for ability users in the eyes of the public, handling all rted incidents. With the Spiritual Energy Resurgence, the bureau could rece the old fertilizer factory sign with its new dragon-head emblema change that was bittersweet but often made Chen Hengugh. Led by Fu Hua, Chen Heng and the others entered the upscale, high-end entrance of the Special Affairs Bureaus Vast Sea City branch, a stark contrast to the old fertilizer factory fa?ade. Hello, how can I help you? greeted a sweet-voiced, friendly receptionist as Chen Heng and his group entered. Her courteous demeanor was essential. Previously, when the hidden world remained unknown, those who coulde to the Special Affairs Bureau were people who knew about the hidden world, how strong the Special Affairs Bureau was, and how deep the hidden world ran. Therefore, those people would follow the rules and not mess around. After the Spiritual Energy Resurgence, ability users appeared inrge numbers. Naturally, these ability users were of varying quality. After awakening, some of these ability users exhibited arrogance, bossing other people around because they were ignorant of the hidden world while having great confidence in their ability. When encountering ability users from tragic backgrounds or the silver ability users who had less fortune, it was crucial to tread carefully. Such individuals, emboldened by their abilities, tended to get confrontational, especially if treated with the dismissive attitude once typical at the Special Affairs Bureaus reception. Conflicts could quickly escte. Of course, the Special Affairs Bureau wasnt worried about the receptionists getting hurt; its concerny with the troublemakers getting thrashed beyond recognition. The girl standing before Chen Heng and his crew might look fragile, but from his perspective, she was at least a Golden Core Realm cultivator, on the verge of breaking through to the Nascent Soul Realm, fully capable of wiping the floor with 80 percent of the currently awakened silver ability users. Now, why would a cultivator apply for a receptionist job? Well, cultivators needed to eat, too; this was nothing embarrassing. Were here for the Jixia Academy entrance exams. Chen Heng, Ryougi Shiki, Fu Hua, Luo Li, and Sirin proudly brandished their Jixia Academy jade medallions in unison. Jeanne dArc, Fafnir, and Be, however, remained out of sight, tucked away in their Pok Balls by Chen Heng and Sirin. This trio of human and beasts wasnt exactly suitable for public appearances, but they didnt fancy staying home, either. With a keen interest in the entrance exams, they opted to hang out in the Pok Balls,fortably transported by Chen Heng. Now, dont go thinking that being inside a Pok Ball is some sort of inhumane confinement. Truth be told, its quite a cozy setup in there: water, electricity, Inte,puters, phones, air conditioning, and snacks galore. If given a choice, Chen Heng wouldnt mind lounging in a Pok Ball while hanging out in the chat group, watching the scenes outside through the Pok Balls observation function. Book 7: Chapter 12: A Troublesome Senior Sister Book 7: Chapter 12: A Troublesome Senior Sister Ah! So, youre from the hidden world. Since you are here for Jixia Academys entrance exam, follow me. Chen Heng noticed that after the receptionist realized they were from the hidden world, her smile disappeared. There was no more need for pretense. Please lead the way, then, Chen Heng responded, knowing full well they couldnt just wander around. Although Chen Heng was familiar with the area, his details werent recorded in the Special Affairs Bureaus system, and unauthorized movements would trigger rms. Youre wee. Honestly, I find people from the hidden world easier tomunicate with, even though some are a bit twisted. At least they know quite a bit. These newly awakened silver ability users speak with such arrogance, thinking theyre so important. If it werent for the Special Affairs Bureaus strict rules against exposing the hidden world and prohibiting the use of force, Id have taught them a lesson so harsh they wouldnt recognize themselvesa bunch of unlucky fools! Theyre not strong, yet theyre so brash, and they dare to strut around here without any significant connections or background. Theyre the epitome of Ignorance is bliss. Clearly, this receptionist harbored immense resentment,ining about silver ability users as she guided Chen Heng and his group. Ive heard that these silver ability users are pretty good at causing trouble. Is that right? Chen Heng had not wasted his time while at the Special Affairs Bureau headquarters a few days ago. He had delved into many records and copied some information. He even nced at the Special Affairs Bureaus casesdont ask, its just an upational habit of his from before his re:life. Eighty percent of the cases from the past two years involved silver ability users. Ah! Yes, ever since the Spiritual Energy Resurgence, the number of silver ability users has skyrocketed, along with the troubles they cause. Whoever started this Spiritual Energy Resurgence nonsense? Spiritual Energy never disappeared, to begin with! The problems caused by these silver ability users might not be massive, but they sure are many. Sometimes, Ia receptionisteven have to pretend to be an ability user to handle cases. Is this even a job for a person? Luckily, these ability users are pretty weak. After Chen Heng started the topic, the receptionist could no longer stop. Chen Heng had seen this receptionist during previous summer vacations in the Special Affairs Bureaus Vast Sea City branch. She usually kept to herself, saying little, a real ice queen, even when working with him or guiding him. However, these silver ability users had turned this ice queen into a chatterbox. How incredible of these silver ability users! As they walked, she kept talking, but her voice was pleasant, and the information she leaked about the silver ability users was quite helpful. No one minded her loquacity.After passing through three security doors, two secret doors, and a deep underground elevator, the group finally reached the actual location of the Special Affairs Bureaua vast underground base. This underground base was not at all cramped like a basement but more like a za. The area was as big as a ser field and over twenty meters high. A faux sun shone down from above, powered by cultivators. The square wasnt crowded, just a few people loitering. The most noticeable feature was arge tent at the northeast corner, marked by a nearby sign identifying it as Jixia Academys entrance examination center. Chen Heng even knew that za-like ces like these were not the core of the Special Affairs Bureau; the core was further down. How could they allow outsiders of questionable identities to enter the true core? In the past, the objects scattered around this za served to disguise the true location of the Special Affairs Bureau. Now, they had been slightly altered to amodate those unfamiliar with the hidden world, including silver ability users and some enthusiastic citizens. This ce was intended for transactions involving hidden world denizens. Previously, about 80 percent of ability users were at least vaguely aware of the hidden worlds existence. Due to their small numbers and potent abilities, many hidden world factions favored these neers, who seldom missed an opportunity to delve into the worlds darker side. Of course, some factions harbored ulterior motives, like the Secret Schr Society. However, since the Spiritual Energy Resurgence, 80 percent of the newly awakened silver ability users were ignorant of the hidden world, and the remaining 20 percent had only a partial understanding. The reasons for the hidden world factions disinterest or cautious stance toward these silver ability users were straightforward. First, their origins were unclear. While the general popce readily epted the Spiritual Energy Resurgence as an exnation, those from the hidden world found the sudden appearance of these users in the past two yearsespecially inrge numbers this yearhighly suspicious. Second, their abilities were inferior. This group of ability users was the weakest ever seen! Despite their numbers, the strength or usefulness of these silver ability users was much less than those from the golden era. Hidden world factions do not shelter the idle. Third, these silver ability users were wayward. They possessed mediocre strength yet acted superior. Even if their attitudes might improve after encountering the hidden world, such a transformation required time, which the hidden world factionscked patience for. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the real location of the Special Affairs Bureaus Vast Sea City branch, and over there is the examination center for Jixia Academy. Please help yourselves, said the receptionist before retreating to the elevator that hadnt yet returned to the surface. She showed no sign of customer service awareness. Is she leaving just like that? Sirin watched as the elevator doors slowly closed. How else? The receptionists are really busy, and they still have to deal with those troublesome silver ability users. Lets be understanding, Chen Hengmented, evincing no dissatisfaction. Initially, the front deskdy had greeted Chen Heng and his group with a smile, as she was unsure if they were silver ability users. Her current demeanor was more reflective of the Special Affairs Bureaus typical attitude toward those from the hidden world. Lets go. The entrance exam site for Jixia Academy is clearly marked; we no longer need that receptionist to guide us, Fu Hua said, leading Chen Heng and the others toward Jixia Academys booth. As they approached the admission tent, they found a girl lying on the desk, her head resting on her arms, sound asleep. Although the job of overseeing Jixia Academys entrance exams was rtively rxed, sleeping through it seemed excessive. Wake up, beauty. Chen Heng tapped on the desk, attempting to rouse the sleeping staff member. Ah. Dont disturb me. Let me sleep for five more Five minutes? Five days. Chen Heng could have waited another five minutes but not five daysespecially since the entrance exams at Jixia Academysted only three days. Missing them would make admission extremely difficult. Miss, its already noon. The Special Affairs Bureau offers a special free lunch. Would you like one? Chen Heng used his Absolute Precognition to find a way to wake her without resorting to violence. Where is it? I want it! Save me one and make sure it has extra meat. The girl napping on the desk, with her head pillowed on her arms, instantly jerked upright in her seat at the mention of food and looked around eagerly. Would you like lunch? Yes. She nodded. Well, keep thinking about it because we are here for the entrance exam. Chen Heng firmly ced Jixia Academys jade medallion on the table. The medallion was sturdy, certainly indestructible before an ordinary humans strength. Im warning you, youd better treat me well, or else After a few seconds of confusion, the girl realized her current situation and that Chen Heng had tricked her. Listen, Senior Sister, I should warn you, too. This is a new teacher at Jixia Academy, and I also know your former ss advisor, Xuanyuan Chuqing. Hah! Do you think that Ill be scared because you say youre a teacher or that Ill believe you know Xuanyuan Chuqing? Who do you think you are? But you got one thing rightI am indeed your senior sister. Its still unclear whether you can enroll, so youd better treat your senior sister well, the senior sister retorted, undaunted even after hearing that Fu Hua was a new teacher. Thanks to his Absolute Precognition, Chen Heng knew that this person was his senior sister and that she had been a student of his older cousin. Alright, alright, can we proceed with the exam now? Chen Heng gave in, but this senior sister refused to do anything. No, you just lied to me, making me extremely hungry, so you owe me lunch before I conduct the exam. I was deep asleep, and someone suddenly woke me up. Who would be in a good mood after that? Im already making it easy for this person by only asking for lunch. Of course, these were just the thoughts running through the senior sisters mind. She did not think about what she was supposed to be doing when sleeping on the job. Are you sure? You need me to buy you lunch before we proceed with the exam? Yes, absolutely sure. She nodded emphatically. No regrets? Why would I regret it? You have no idea. Just before you woke me up, I dreamed I was about to eat the first bite of a house made of cake. Im so hungry now that if I dont get something to eat soon, I might just starve. The Novel will be updated first on this website. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!