Honkai Impact 3rd, but I have too many mods.

"Let's go upstairs and talk."

Yae no Miko led Liu Bai and Huang Quan upstairs, and Rita followed only after her own Undying Blade had regrouped and chased them back.

The people inside took their seats.

"You really beat everyone to a pulp, kid." Himeko, who had watched the whole thing from inside the room, said with a teasing smile.

"You'd be convinced if you went up against them; that kind of force is completely unreasonable."

The goddess glared at Himeko.

"Let's skip the pleasantries and get straight to the point. You go first? We're curious about your purpose in coming to the shrine."

The divine child gestured for Liu Bai to enter.

"Of course I'm here to save people. Do you think I'd come here to beat up two people just because I'm bored today?"

Liu Bai returned the katana in his hand to Jiu Tiao.

Rita tilted her head slightly, but still kept in mind her principle of being both deaf and blind.

Upon hearing this, Yae no Miko forced a stiff smile.

Well, as the one who got beaten up, this joke is really not funny at all.

"I mean, besides saving lives, what else do you want?"

Yae no Shinji understood that unsolicited favors were either malicious or thieving.

Surely this Japanese guy isn't really some kind of 9th-generation philanthropist—;—who would say something like, "Since we're already here, let's fight it out!"

What Liu Bai wants is the most important thing.

"What I want is... to stand together through thick and thin, that is, to form an alliance."

"alliance?"

This statement left Yae no Miko even more confused.

"It seems your statement wasn't made on behalf of World Serpent? In that case, why don't you just join us?"

Yae no Miko made no attempt to hide her desire to wield a hoe.

Regarding today's events, it's not just Huang Quan they admire; the battle between Liu Bai and Rita has already proven that this person can still easily defeat them in two or three years.

To be able to completely predict Rita's movements at such a young age, when she has just started practicing martial arts, shows that her talent is extraordinary.

Even without the treatment, as long as Liu Bai is willing to switch jobs, Yae no Shinji would definitely dare to ask for a price, and none of his own people present would object.

If he can also cure his own general later...

"This isn't about changing jobs; I want to gather as much power as possible from this world."

"Hmm? You want to rule the world?" Chongshinko teased.

What if I told you that a doomsday-level catastrophe would strike the world in six months?

"...Are you going to write light novels?"

Yae no Miko really couldn't understand this statement.

Can I interpret this as the end of the world?

"Hmm... The world will end in six months?" Himeko also showed an interested expression. "What's the basis for that? Or is it related to you? Besides, can't Miss Yomi handle it? If Miss Yomi can't handle it, what use are we?"

"The first two questions are meaningless, as for the Yellow Springs..."

"Is it 'that'?" Huang Quan thought of the question Liu Bai had asked him about the star core. "Normally... I should be able to handle it, but if you're not prepared, you might die."

The Yellow Springs have already crossed one planetary-level catastrophe.

Even a fully active star core wouldn't be too difficult for her to prepare now.

However, she cannot protect everyone on a planetary-level strike surface at present.

"Furthermore, we need to consider the unexpected, or the sudden appearance of something illogical."

A trace of reminiscence flashed in Huang Quan's eyes.

“I have faced this situation before—after overcoming countless hardships and sacrifices, we finally overcame a planetary catastrophe, but an existence beyond common sense appeared before me after the victory, bringing everything to a close.”

nothingness……

"...Moreover, in my opinion, although your planet is not as terrifying as the existence I have faced before, it is far beyond my 'common sense'."

Chapter 72 Reaching a Consensus

"No... no matter what, it's really strange that you suddenly started talking to us about 'the end of the world' and stuff—even though I get to review all sorts of bizarre light novel manuscripts every day that make me wonder if 'the person who wrote this is even human,' it's still hard to accept that such a plot would actually happen in real life, right?"

The priest rested his head on his hand, looking somewhat troubled.

Well, if it's about faith, the divine child is willing to believe to some extent.

After all, Liu Bai didn't seem like a lunatic—besides, given how capable his bodyguard was, they had no choice but to believe him.

But on the other hand, as the divine child said, it's just empty talk. Even if I'm intuitively willing to believe it, I'm not rationally willing to.

"Ah, it's alright, anyway I don't know how the disaster will strike."

Liu Bai said something that left the Divine Child speechless.

"Should I say you're frank, or that you're like Lord Foxmonger?"

"...Isn't 'Lord Fox Spirit Master' an insult?" Sakura scratched her head beside her.

“I didn’t say that.” The goddess tapped Sakura on the head with her folding fan.

"That's clearly the context..."

"The child is just kidding, he was just joking." Chong Shenzi smiled at Liu Bai.

"..." Bai's lips twitched. "Ahem, anyway, we can talk about disasters later. The condition is an alliance to advance and retreat together."

"no problem."

Yae no Miko readily agreed. It was only natural that she should stand together with the person who had saved her general.

If it can't be saved, then it's all just a load of nonsense.

But the problem is...

"Is there anything you need?"

When Liu Bai was being treated, they stood by him through thick and thin.

It seems like a mutually agreeable and satisfactory arrangement, but the problem is... it's asking for too little.

Just as Yae no Miko had thought before, as long as Liu Bai could cure his general, it was only right for him to stand with Liu Bai personally.

It appears to be an equal exchange, but in reality, they owe Liu Bai a favor.

If Liu Bai had made the request as an envoy of the World Serpent, then it would have been a true exchange of equal value, since it was a deal that could really change the world order. This decision could bring various pressures and changes to Inazuma.

However, for Liu Bai personally... the impact in this regard is much smaller. You can't just assume that he will become an enemy of the world in the future, right? Such an assumption makes no difference between an individual and a power.

Yae no Kamiko knew all too well that owing favors was a real hassle, especially since her general, as a leader, wasn't exactly heartless.

This favor, if left unpaid, could eventually turn into a high-interest loan.

Ideally, the transaction should be completed on the spot.

"The World Serpent has been very good to me," Bai said, shrugging. "I haven't relied on the Yellow Springs."

"..."

Yae no Miko and Rita both glanced at Liu Bai.

Well, okay, seeing that people could move around freely, they believed it.

After all, Huang Quan... both Yae no Miko and Rita thought it was pretty eerie.

Although I can understand that it lives in a pot, it has never shown itself before.

Rita, in particular, was planning to retrieve the pot and fought with Natasha, but then Huang Quan didn't appear.

Yae no Miko had also heard about Himeko's attack, and it was Liu Bai and Katsura Naofen who fought back.

They believe that he didn't rely on the Yellow Springs.

"The Yellow Springs might be even more fantastical to explain, but in short, I'm really trying my best to survive in this world... Even if the Yellow Springs exist, I still have to be careful."

Liu Bai glanced at Rita.

"So, if Rita wanted to assassinate me, what are a few ways she could cross the Yellow Springs?"

"...If it were truly a plot to assassinate you, unless Miss Huang Quan never leaves your side and never lets you come into contact with anyone else, you would die ten times over if you went to the toilet once."

Rita thought for a moment and then told the truth.

"Besides, even if she were always by his side, Miss Huang Quan isn't good at dealing with poison, is she?"

"...almost the same."

Huang Quan nodded. Even if Liu Bai asked her to taste the dishes, she might not be able to detect the poison.

Rita nodded: "That's right. Besides, poison can be slow-acting... Given enough time, it's not difficult to assassinate someone who isn't strong enough."

If you asked her to assassinate Huang Quan, she should point at herself and retort, "Assassinate Huang Quan? Me?"

"Okay, looks like I can't poach your partner."

Yae no Miko sighed with some regret. The fact that Liu Bai was completely unharmed proved that the World Serpent's side was indeed lenient.

"Your treatment is really not in line with my stereotypes about the world."

"I think so."

"Shut up, you mute."

Rita: “…”

Sooner or later, I'll give this fox a good whack.

"But speaking of which, since we're on the topic of disaster... Sara."

"Yes, Your Highness, what are your orders?"

"You should follow Mr. Liu Bai for now."

"Eh?"

Kujo Sara was a little confused by the order.

Yae no Miko looked at Kujo Sara with a teasing smile: "Because I sensed an atmosphere called 'the curtain of an era is slowly being drawn back,' and we can't miss something like that."

"Such a ridiculous reason..." Tōsara clearly did not accept this reason.

"Anyway, you can't help the shrine, right, Sara?"

"Um...this..."

Although Sara had the habit of worshipping the gods, she was clearly no match for a professional shrine maiden in this respect.

"What if the enemy attacks..."

As Kujo Sara spoke, she glanced at Rita.

This guy is the one who's the least reassuring.

“Miss Rita…then I’ll have to trouble Mr. Liu Bai to mediate—the reward is that we will send Kujo Sara as your assistant and our liaison.”

Liu Bai glanced at Rita, who was looking down at her nose and seemingly lost in thought, and nodded.

It's hard to say how much Rita is interested in Inazuma at the moment.

"Now that we've reached a consensus on this point, let's discuss the specific treatment details..."

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

"I never expected the argument over the location of the treatment center to last so long..."

Liu Bai sighed as he led Rita and Kujo Sara out the door.

"While it's understandable."

"I don't understand at all."