I've already said this isn't a life simulator!

However, the next entry put his mind at ease.

【Humanity's Splendor】(Purple): As someone who has always upheld your consciousness as a "human being," even if you eventually gave up, your persistence is commendable... Moreover, as someone who is liked and cherished by that 【Herrscher】, you have also received her great care.

Effect: When becoming a [Herrscher/Honkai Species/Honkai-like Species], there is a certain probability of retaining one's own consciousness, a small probability of retaining control over oneself, and a very small probability of being immune to Honkai interference.

"If I don't give up in the end... will this thing turn golden? Maybe it will become completely immune to Honkai interference?"

Xi Wang muttered to herself half-jokingly, then pondered the situation back then... Never mind, there's no point in talking about it. After all, given the circumstances at the time, she would definitely have been willing to become a [Herrscher], so as not to listen to others nagging about "for humanity".

As for the final result... although it was terrible, Xi Wang didn't regret it, because regret was useless. The ending had already occurred, and all he could do now was to make his next time better.

The next entry... is a bit interesting.

【Blessing of Flowing Water/Ocean】(Blue/Purple): As a child blessed by the ocean, you have received its favor and blessing (special effects will occur under special circumstances).

Effects: Marine creatures will instinctively feel a sense of closeness to you and become docile when approaching you. Correspondingly, you will prefer places and weather related to water. / After contact with and returning to the "ocean," your Honkai energy adaptability will be greatly increased, significantly increasing your probability of becoming a [Herrscher].

"...?"

Xi Wang tilted her head in confusion.

"So this is a guaranteed path for me to become the [Herrscher of the End], right? If I'm not happy, I can just embrace the [Ocean], become the [Herrscher], sound the horn of doom, and quickly achieve the [Ending] by destroying the world with a flood, right?"

"Does this mean we still have to gamble on the probability of getting the 'Flower of Humanity' modifier? If it doesn't work, it's just 'End' and we have to gamble on probability again in the next round, right? I'm such an unlucky player, can't you please stop with this kind of probability stuff...?"

Xi Wang, who was well aware of his own luck, sighed, but it was not something he could choose. The keywords were already fixed... On the bright side, at least he could [speedrun and restart], right?

As for the last term, it left Xi Wang somewhat silent.

【Blood relative (Orca/Skadi)】(Blue): Due to some accident, an orca Honkai Beast has recognized you as its "blood relative".

Effect: Orcas will feel a natural affinity for you and may even treat you as a special member of their species. In addition, an orca named Skadi will have a very strong liking for you.

"……Ugh."

Xi Wang sighed, unsure of what to say.

Titi is so cute... Titi likes you a lot... so she gave all her power to you, even turning into an [entry] to follow you... What else can I say? Right?

"However, this could be a breakthrough point..."

Xi Wang pondered, forcing herself to pull her thoughts away from her sadness.

"The fact that I can recall the name [Skadi] means that my memories still exist in the simulation, albeit very faintly. Hmm... I can tell from the process of that priest taking me away and the process of finding the police that, apart from some basic knowledge, I still retain some impressions in the simulation. This is good news."

At least it means I don't have to maintain that "ignorant" attitude every time I face simulations; I just need to find ways to make an impression...

Almost subconsciously, Xi Wang pulled down the screen to the [Record Board] position and began to write down what she had just discovered, as well as some guesses.

First, there was the sound of pages turning when he woke up, clearly a sign that he had regressed to this moment... So, were there simulations before this one? Or did he simply not remember them?

Secondly, regarding the use of the new terms... Although there is now a quick-run gambler's route to the [Final Herrscher] consisting of [Blessing of Flowing Water/Ocean], [Final Herrscher], and [Flower of Humanity], this method is still used as a last resort... He still cherishes his identity as a human being.

Most importantly, once he enters the simulation, he might not remember what his stats are, and can only rely on his experiences in the simulation to trigger them naturally... which might not achieve the desired effect, especially the one specifically marked "Ocean," which obviously requires special conditions to trigger, probably after the "Gabriel" campaign? In short, it should require prerequisites.

Furthermore, speedrunning and restarting might reduce your chances of getting new entries, and in the long run, you might be stuck on this gambling route. With your luck... forget it, it's better to lower the priority of this speedrunning method.

But... we can try it once first.

Then there's that church... ugh, that priest is disgusting, I need to find a way to get rid of him... perfect, I'll use him for experiments.

"Since it's an experiment... let's set the first impression as [killing the priest]."

Xi Wang pondered.

Perhaps due to the influence of the first simulation, he no longer reacts to the act of killing... Tsk, he used to be a law-abiding good boy, how did he become like this in the blink of an eye?

Xi Wang pursed his lips, feeling somewhat helpless about his current attitude, but not particularly averse to it, as if he had already accepted it.

"...That's a simulation, yes, that's a simulation."

Xi Wang emphasized it to himself again, and then continued to ponder.

If the impression of "killing the priest" is deepened and it is carried out correctly in this simulation, then perhaps this method can be used to leave the memories one wants later... It's just that the aftermath of this simulation may be the same as the last one.

After all, killing the priest would invite retaliation from those guys, and he would likely return to the poisonous chrysalis afterward. In that case... he should be able to meet Sakura again.

"........."

Xi Wang subconsciously touched the corner of her mouth... the place where Ying had once kissed.

Although the process of getting to know each other and falling in love was strange, the feelings were real... well, even if it was just in a simulation.

Afterwards, you should be able to encounter the mutated [Ocean] after the "Gabriel" subjugation battle, and then directly transform into [Final Law] to achieve the [Ending] and speedrun... Hmm, very good, that's enough for an experiment.

Xi Wang habitually erased everything written on the [noteboard], then got up and walked towards the light-illuminating exit.

Anyway...

Welcome to the start of a new day!

The beginning of Chapter Two [The Story] has changed slightly (5311)

The priest, on his way home, encountered you. Seeing you standing lost at the alley entrance, he kindly stepped forward to help you.

For some reason, you feel an inexplicable aversion to the kind and enthusiastic priest, your gaze lingering on his neck, heart, and other potentially fatal areas... You have a feeling that if you cut him open and pierce him, the priest before you will die.

You don't understand why you know all this, and for a moment you feel confused about your terrible attitude, especially given the priest's unusual friendliness towards you. This inexplicable aversion makes you feel strange... But faced with the priest's continued goodwill, you tentatively believe him... Well, only a little bit of trust.

After all, you're hungry. You need food, warm clothes, and a place to rest, and he happens to have all of those things.

You went with him, but you didn't agree to let him touch you; you just followed him from a distance... Although the inexplicable aversion you felt was strange, you still decided to trust your feelings.

The priest led you into the church, where children enthusiastically surrounded you, asking you many questions out of curiosity... Here, you received food, clothing, a bed to rest in, and even many friends; it didn't seem so bad.

But you still felt inexplicably uneasy, somewhat fearful, and of course, even more so... resentment, a very clear and intense resentment towards the priest.

[The priest was very kind to you, even taking you to the police station the next day to help you find your relatives... but this action only made you dislike him more, and you even felt disgusted by the police station, as if it were some kind of place you hated.]

The priest noticed your emotions and began to comfort you... His tone was gentle, and even his words conveyed a sense of "experience."

Your gaze begins to linger on his abdomen, and the thought of disemboweling him keeps flooding your mind... You feel yourself becoming increasingly strange and inexplicable... But you don't seem to be averse to it; in fact, you're even eager to try.

The priest began to feel fear towards you because he sensed your intention to kill him… That cold, predatory gaze sent chills down his spine. No matter how he tried to appease you, your attitude towards him remained unchanged, and your gaze never wavered. This made him decide to “imprison” you.

However, tying you up and throwing you into the room without any reason is not in line with his usual behavior, and doing so would also damage his image in the eyes of other "good kids." Therefore, he does not intend to take action against you directly.

[But... just because he can't directly lay a hand on you doesn't mean he can't guide you. With a few subtle hints and a little push in certain situations, you'll quickly become the "bad kid" among the children. That way, the other kids won't care where you, the "bad kid," are going... He's already quite skilled at this.]

However, this time he seems to have met his match... When he tries to find you, you often "hide," running back and forth between several places, or rather, "playing," making it impossible for him to catch you. His idea of ​​turning you into a "bad kid" is also difficult to realize, which makes him somewhat irritable.

Fortunately, he eventually found his chance.

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Rainwater fell gently to the ground, wetting the grass and adding a damp atmosphere to the surroundings.

“Father, to be honest, your reasoning is really terrible.”

Xi Wang let the priest lead her and spoke indifferently.

"Saying things like 'disobedient, often running to the backyard to play, often hiding and making people worry' is a really lame excuse."

"If there's no reason, then don't look for one. You're a lousy person anyway."

"...Oh? I don't remember you being such a talkative child."

The priest turned around with some curiosity, looked him over carefully, and asked kindly.

"Although I know you have a lot of prejudice against me... you shouldn't be the kind of child who talks nonsense, right? Did you hear something from someone? Like... those [bad kids]?"

"Don't always listen to them. They're all bad kids, they always lie, and you can't trust anything they say, okay?"

"It seems you are indeed doing something... Father."

Xi Wang tilted her head, and her gaze towards him changed slightly, becoming even colder.

"Actually, I'm also very curious why I hate you so much... You give me food, shelter, and warm clothes, and you're willing to take care of me and those children..."

"I heard you even have a special school for us to study in... You've been so good to us, so why... do I still hate you?"

"Maybe it's because you're a bad kid to begin with."

The priest suddenly trembled, and for some reason had the feeling that he was being watched by something very terrifying... Yes, it felt like being watched by some kind of predator.

But he quickly calmed down, his expression showing no sign of fear. He simply stood up calmly, opened his umbrella, and walked towards the warehouse in the backyard.

However, Xi Wang knew that his heart was definitely not as calm as he appeared... He gripped the rope tighter, and when he pulled her away, he gave a sudden tug, as if he was venting something.

Ha... It's funny that I'm afraid of a little kid—that's probably what he was thinking.

"Father, won't you shelter me from the rain? I'll get sick if I get wet."

Xi Wang tilted her head, speaking in a natural tone, as if unaware of what she would face next.

"You said that? If you get sick from getting rained on, you'll become a 'bad kid'."

"...Yes, but that only applies to 'good kids.' For someone like you who's already a 'bad kid,' getting caught in the rain is perfectly normal."

The priest walked ahead, holding an umbrella, and spoke without turning his head.

"...Is that so? Then it doesn't matter."

Xi Wang looked up at the night sky covered by rain clouds, closed her eyes slightly, and carefully felt the water droplets falling on her body. The cool temperature made her feel comfortable. Although the atmosphere was somewhat damp, she felt particularly happy... as if she should be a fish in the water, rather than a person walking on the ground.

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[Entry: Blessing of Flowing Water/Ocean (Blue), Now in Effect]

You've developed a greater fondness for places and weather related to water.

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"Actually, I quite like rainy days. Getting caught in the rain isn't a big deal."

Xi Wang opened her eyes again and shifted her gaze to the priest in front of her, but... there seemed to be something more in his dark pupils.

A touch of gold appeared in his dark pupils, like starlight shining in the night sky. The outer ring of his pupils was wrapped in a light scarlet color, which gave people a strange feeling and made them even more afraid.

"........."

The priest walking ahead trembled slightly again, a fleeting sense of crisis making him quicken his pace, but soon his emotions were replaced by anger and irritation.

What's going on? This child... why is he so troublesome?! — He thought to himself.