I found a belt in the Honkai Impact 3rd world.

"Me too, I've had a great time these past few days." Mo Mo waved his hand. "I have to go home too, see you next week then." *Clap* The lights in the training hall dimmed instantly, leaving only a dark, empty space.

"Haa~ Haa~ Achoo!"

A loud sneeze made the glasses on the bar vibrate. "What happened?" the white-haired man next to him asked. "Did you choke?" "No," the black-haired man shook his head, rubbing his reddened nose. "I just don't know which guy was talking about me. Hey, I thought you were done for." "What's wrong with me? Who do you think you are? Keep drinking!" The black-haired man grabbed the bottle beside him and poured amber liquid into the glass in front of him. "I..."

"Where were we?" the white-haired man prompted. "Your son," the black-haired man replied, picking up his glass and gulping down half of it with a satisfied smile. "Speaking of my son, hiccup, he's about the same age as your daughter, isn't he..."

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51. Mutation, the first signs

"What wonderful weather! Clear skies, birdsong, and fragrant flowers—a peaceful scene everywhere. Combined with the weekend, it's truly invigorating. My mood has improved, so where should I go today to... cough cough, where should I go to seek justice?"

[That's true...] Mo Mo looked up at the sun high in the sky. [Can't you just stay home and relax during this rare holiday?] The system chatted casually with Mo Mo first, [The little girl is quite something, you haven't spent much time with her lately.]

"I couldn't get out of bed this morning," Mo Mo retorted confidently. "If I didn't not know where Seven went today, I wouldn't be out shopping like this. I'd rather stay home and be a couch potato." It's just a pity that I probably won't be able to get any extra income from some "kind people" today.

[Want to meet that girl in junior mode? That's great, she seems to be popular everywhere.] The system then asked, [By the way, don't you think there's something strange about her?]

[What do you mean?] [If you don't care, just forget it. I just feel a bit off. After all, even you have a brain-damaged mode and a normal mode, so it's not surprising that the girl is a little strange.] [I think you just like to find ways to criticize me. I don't care about you.] Ignoring the system, Mo pulled a piece of paper out of his pocket. "Let me see what I need to buy... This is Karen's shopping list for him,"... MSG, soy sauce, peanuts, potato chips, fabric, gun holster? **Why are all these strange things coming up? Where am I supposed to buy these things? Or am I supposed to go somewhere and fight someone with these things? [Maybe he's been bored at home for too long and is looking for something to do. You're basically never home anyway. Even if you're keeping a mistress, this isn't how you do it.]

Following his earlier instructions, Mo Mo ignored the system, looked down at the note, and quietly read the items on the list to himself, memorizing them.

Mo Mo, walking along the path with his head down, didn't notice the obstacle blocking his way and bumped straight into it. "Sigh." "Sorry, I wasn't looking ahead." Without bothering to pick up the slip of paper that had fallen from his hand, Mo Mo quickly looked up, but when he saw what was blocking his way, he swallowed back even his apology.

Her pale skin betrayed no life, and her listless gaze beneath her gray hair fell directly on Mo Mo, remaining motionless even after the initial encounter.

Gripping the massive scythe tightly in his hand, Mo Mo muttered to himself, "Looks like there's no need to apologize." He took two steps back. He could bump into Dead Earth just walking down the street. [System, why didn't you warn me? 1 [Weren't you ignoring me? Then what the hell did I say?]

[But these assassins are quite chivalrous; they didn't launch a sneak attack... never mind!] Mo Mo jumped back, dodging a cold glint, the sharp blade cutting a gash in his chest. "Ouch, my clothes are torn." Mo Mo raised his hand to touch the wound on his chest, looking pained. "Another extra expense. Speaking of which, this was specially bought by Karen before, it's really a pity. If it were during my transformation, even if the clothes blew up, I would still be safe next time. [Forget it, do you have plans to appear on screen? Wow, that would be really exciting, hurry up!] [No hurry up, only hurry up!]

Clearly, she wasn't going to let it go so easily. However, she was destined not to get what she wanted today. She raised her giant scythe once more. Although, as a suicide warrior, she couldn't think about why this seemingly weak and powerless human hadn't turned his back on her and fled, nor had he collapsed to the ground waiting to be slaughtered, she still charged forward without hesitation.

"Bang!" But Mo Mo's fist was faster than her scythe.

Then, reaching out and grabbing the assassin's head, Mo Mo delivered a knee strike to the assassin's abdomen. "Ko, perfect!" The system also provided timely voiceover.

Letting the completely softened dead soil collapse, Mo Mo clapped his hands. Dead soil isn't like some magical little creature trapped in a ball; it doesn't just jump out of the grass. The fact that one dead soil spawned here meant… Mo Mo looked up at the sky. A few clouds hung in the clear sky, and beneath this blue expanse, a dark shadow swiftly swept past. Mo Mo knew very well that it wasn't an individual, but a beast tide composed of countless horned beasts. The beast tide was heading towards the city. "This number is outrageous." Mo Mo clicked his tongue. Such an exaggerated number was something he had never seen before when he came to Canghai City. [Scared?] [Are you kidding?] Kicking the dead soil aside, Mo Mo shook his hand. [These little fish and shrimps, trying to scare me? They're 20,000 years too early.]

However, today's plan might fall through. In this situation, the only thing that can be purchased is probably the corpse of a Horned Beast. It's a pity it can't be eaten, otherwise... I wouldn't have to worry about food for the rest of my life. [Very ambitious, but I have high hopes for you.] The system also said in a serious manner, [Mission objective changed, procurement mission abandoned, loading the instance 'Horned Beast Tide Invading Canghai City', success reward: none, failure penalty: annihilation.] [That's quite convincing, although I really hope you can give me a little more encouragement.] Mo Mo smiled without fear, [But, never mind.] Mo Mo pointed ahead on the path, towards Canghai City, and started running. [Deploy, Masked Rider Earth-Paralysis Rider!] [Can't you think of a better name for me!]

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52. Saving Canghai City in Progress

"Warning! Warning! A corner attack has occurred in the urban area of ​​Canghai City. All citizens are requested to immediately proceed to the nearest shelter. Warning! Warning! A corner attack has occurred in the urban area of ​​Canghai City. All citizens are requested to immediately proceed to the nearest shelter." The urgent voice from the destroyed broadcasting device was replaced by the sound of electricity. The huge screens on several high-rise buildings also displayed "Air Raid" and two scarlet props. Countless purple figures descended from the sky, weaving between the buildings. The carnage ravaged the streets. In an instant, a corner of the bustling city center was transformed into a devastating disaster zone. The fleeing crowds flocked to various shelters, but some unfortunate souls didn't have time to find safe, cramped spaces. Some trembled in hiding, while others were exposed to the danger. He ran, he ran. His thin legs propelled him frantically through the streets. Although already burdened like a heavy load, he knew he couldn't stop, he absolutely couldn't stop. If he stopped, there would be no chance to run again. Only by running, only by running, was there a glimmer of hope! However, cruel reality quickly shattered his last hope.

A roar, like that from hell, sounded behind me, getting closer and closer. The flying punch, though not turning him into mincemeat, cracked a large patch of earth, sending him flying. He crashed heavily to the ground, ignoring his dazed and disoriented internal organs, shakily scrambling to his feet, only to collapse again. But he didn't give up. If he couldn't run, he'd crawl. But he couldn't just sit and wait to die. A massive body, almost the size of a shipping container, gradually approached him as he crawled awkwardly. Because it had no emotions, it felt neither admiration nor contempt. It simply raised its enormous "fist" at the slowly advancing ant. "Spare him!" A figure rushed out from the side, leaping high into the air, performing a 0° front flip, and kicking out. It was a more perfect stance than Kiana's. "Hulia!" The shout was even more perfect, but at least the effect was equally significant. The enormous and heavy body crashed to the ground with that kick. Using the recoil, Mo Mo landed lightly on the ground. [Hmm, not bad, 99 points. I'm deducting one point so you don't get arrogant.] The system praised without reservation. [It seems your practice over this period has been quite effective.]

"What are you standing there for? Hurry up and take refuge!" Mo Mo turned to the guy who was still dumbfounded and said. "Oh, oh." The guy responded blankly and stood up shakily, staggering towards the corner where there were no horned Kaimon. "I didn't see anyone else either, they've probably all taken refuge." Mo Mo muttered to himself, looking at the fallen horned Kaimon. Now it was slowly standing up from the pit. "Still not enough." Mo Mo clicked his tongue, "It didn't transform after all. [Right, as expected, you can't do without me, little brother.] [Tch. Just a mere Tank-class, even without transforming, I...] "Bang, bang, bang, bang." Tank-class horned Kaimon *4, making a dazzling appearance. [Jiang Jiang, the five-man horned Kaimon Tank.] The system provocatively asked, "[Do you still need me?]" "[Ahem, a knight can't live without a belt, need I say more?]" Mo Mo replied righteously, "[Ready to go.]" "[Need I say more? I'm ready all along. If Teemo doesn't get some exercise, I'll rust!]" The system's voice sounded even more excited than Mo Mo's, "[Idiot, let's go!][..]"

Facing the five horned monsters that completely blocked his path, Mo Mo flipped his hand and caught a card.

"Henshin!" Kamen Ride "Sakura!" In an instant, a cherry blossom bloomed amidst the cold ruins. Inserting another card into the driver, the strongest priestess grasped the longsword that appeared from the void. Her slender white hand lightly brushed the cherry-colored blade, her delicate body radiating an aura of oppression no less powerful than that of five colossal beasts. [Aren't you afraid your hand will cut your way?] [There's no sword I dare not touch!] "The Dragon Heart Lover~~~"

"You're calling now?" Mo Mo frowned slightly, sighed softly, and thought, "Then let's get this over with quickly. System, count down from three." [Countdown? Okay...] The cherry-colored figure, ahead of the countdown, sped towards the ferocious beast.

Above Canghai City, a massive airship loomed in and out of sight behind the clouds. "Reporting, Major, the Hyperion has entered the airspace above Canghai City. Valkyrie squads are ready to attack at any time! Give the order!" "This isn't some small-scale skirmish like before." Standing on the bridge, Himeko waved her hand sharply and shouted, "Valkyrie squads, attack!" The order was given, and the Hyperion's drop hatches opened. "Reporting, Major!" another voice suddenly came from below the bridge, "Fifth squad member missing, confirmed as B-rank Valkyrie Kiana Kaslana!" "Kiana?" Himeko frowned. Tsk, Kiana should be working in Canghai City at this time. "Let the other two members of the fifth squad attack first." "Himeko decisively ordered, 'Can you make contact?' 'Reporting, Major, we can't reach her. She shouldn't be carrying any communication devices!' 'Damn it.' Himeko cursed under her breath. 'Call her cell phone! That idiot, of all times, she messes up!' 'Reporting, Major, no answer!' After a short wait, another report came through. 'Let her play dumb!' Himeko slammed her fist on the platform in front of her. Then she turned and remembered a guy who was also in Canghai City. 'Where's Mo Mo? The new guy, contact him!' 'Reporting, Major, we don't have his contact information!' This is truly unlucky; even drinking cold water can cause problems. 'Contact information, contact information, contact information...' Himeko slapped her forehead. She had exchanged WeChat contacts with Mo Mo before. 'Have all the other squads attack!'"

After giving the order, Himeko turned around, took a few steps, and took out her phone from her pocket.

A few minutes ago. "Sing!" Two horned Kaiju fell to the ground. The silver-haired figure put down her foot, wiping her nose smugly. "Just enemies of this level, huh? But it seems a bit easier than before... It must be because I've been working extra hard lately, yeah, that's definitely it! It's definitely not because of that guy!" Twirling her dual pistols, Kiana saw several corpses lying around her. She had temporarily cleared the area of ​​horned Kaiju. A true Valkyrie must be able to conjure Valkyrie armor and weapons at any time. But this is just the tip of the iceberg; the revolution is not yet complete, comrades must continue to strive." Kiana. Just as Kiana was about to go to another area to eliminate the horned Kaiju, a call came from behind. But that voice sounded strangely familiar. The moment Kiana turned around, she felt a heavy blow to the back of her head, her eyes rolled back, and she passed out.

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53. Exchange, insect for insect.

On the deserted street, a solitary figure stood, exuding a cold and aloof aura. "System, how did it go?" Mo Mo flicked the Cherry Blossom Blade in his hand, as if to wipe away imaginary blood from the blade, then sheathed it with a flourish. The five tank-class horned monsters that had been baring their fangs and swaggering a few moments before were now corpses lying scattered at Mo Mo's feet, adding a touch of danger to the otherwise cold and aloof flower. There were no fancy maneuvers, just a simple, clean cut. That was all. [1.78, slightly better than before, but the number wasn't as high this time; more effort is needed.] The system replied in detail. [You can even count down to two decimal places?] [What, not good enough?] [Okay, okay, you're amazing, you're awesome.] After a few perfunctory replies, Mo Mo reached for his waist and pulled out a card. The cherry-colored figure gradually faded, revealing Mo Mo's face. He then pulled his phone, which had been ringing for a few seconds, from his pocket. It was an unfamiliar number. "Hello," Mo Mo answered without thinking much, "Excuse me, is this...?" "It's me!" "Oh, it's Teacher Himeko." "Although it wasn't said directly, Mo Mo recognized the highly distinctive voice on the other end of the phone. 'What's up?' 'There's a Horned Beast invasion in Canghai City. Where are you right now?' Himeko asked bluntly. 'I'm in the city right now, having just taken down a few Horned Beasts, so I was a little slow to answer the phone,' Mo Mo continued. 'What are your orders?' 'We're in Canghai City now. The Valkyrie Squad has already launched an attack. You should quickly join the surrounding squads to cooperate in eliminating the Horned Beasts.' '...' Mo Mo hesitated for a moment before asking, 'Can I act alone?' There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone, but a quick reply came: 'I respect your intention to keep this a secret, but are you really sure you're okay? This incident is much more serious than before. Don't be reckless and cause an accident.' 'Don't worry, I haven't taken this to heart yet.'" "Mo Mo showed no fear whatsoever. "I'm fine on my own. Then you can go alone, but there's still a task for you." "What?" "Kiana didn't come with us because of her part-time job. She should be in the city now. While you're at it, look for her. At least bring her back alive." "No problem, leave it to me." Mo Mo readily agreed. "Then you should get moving too. We have other things to do after the Horned Beasts are wiped out." Other things? "Look up." "Look up what... Ugh oh oh oh oh!" Mo Mo obediently looked up at the sky, making a series of inexplicable noises. [What are you yelling about? Anyone who didn't know better would think you'd seen a ghost. 11... a warship." Mo Mo swallowed, his eyes gleaming strangely. An incredibly huge warship had appeared above Canghai City, suspended in the sky, but it seemed to be motionless. "Wow, amazing!" Mo Mo felt a string in his heart being plucked. [She's really never seen anything like this...] The system sighed. "That's it, the unidentified warship that suddenly appeared over Canghai City." Himeko explained, "There's absolutely no information about it. What's certain is that this warship definitely doesn't belong to the Destiny Organization. Although it hasn't taken any action yet, for the safety of the ordinary citizens of Canghai City, I must investigate it." "Understood!" But the most urgent task now is to eliminate the Horned Beasts, so Valkyrie Mo Mo, move out! "Eh?" Mo Mo was instantly stunned. "Wait a minute, what? What's going on? Valkyrie... what Valkyrie? Explain yourself!"

Hearing the voice of the caller ending, Mo Mo's hand holding the phone gradually fell limply to his side. [Alright, stop daydreaming. I think they were just joking. Hurry up and get to work.] The system's voice snapped Mo Mo out of his daze. "Seriously," Mo Mo sighed, "Anyway, let's go find Kiana first. Although I don't know her approximate coordinates, I'll check the convenience store location for clues." Looking up at the massive warship in the sky, Mo Mo began to walk. Himeko and the others didn't know where this thing came from, but Mo Mo knew very well: the Moon Throne.

It was a gift from Anti-Entropy to Schicksal, or rather, to the Far East Branch. Regardless of its exact purpose, its appearance signifies that the main storyline has begun. "It's about to begin... Kiana, where are you now?"

A figure carrying the unconscious Kiana kicked open the door to the four stalls. After placing Kiana on the toilet, she breathed a sigh of relief, "It should be safe here now."

Looking at the face that was a mirror image of her own, a complex expression crossed her eyes. "I never expected our first meeting to be like this," the silver-haired girl, also bearing the name Kiana, murmured softly. "But I'm truly sorry, this is all I can do." She remembered the text message she received last night: "[The acting leader has begun his operation—Nefert Seven.]" "I won't let you succeed..." Kiana turned and walked out of the cubicle, giving the unconscious girl one last look. "Just get some sleep here. I'll take care of the rest." Closing the cubicle door, Kiana walked out of the school decisively.

Having trampled the last charging-class horned monster under his feet, Mo Mo breathed a little heavily. The convenience store was now in sight. Kiana might have already left, but perhaps she had left some clues. However, before Mo Mo could even use his detective skills, a familiar figure emerged from the convenience store. She was still wearing her domain outfit, the White Ribbon. "Kiana!" Mo Mo called out. It seemed he had saved himself some trouble. Hearing the voice, Kiana turned her head and saw Mo Mo. She ran over, waving her hand, "Senpai!" "Why are you calling me Senpai again?" Mo Mo asked as Kiana approached. "Hehe, I'm used to it." Kiana chuckled foolishly, completely unconcerned. "Himeko asked me to come find you, worried that something might have happened to you, but it seems you should be alright." "Of course, how could these horned monsters possibly do anything to me?" Kiana proudly puffed out her chest. "Alright, stop smug. The Honkai hasn't been completely wiped out yet." Seeing Kiana's usual silly antics, Mo Mo was completely relieved. "Let's go together, but don't hold me back." "Shouldn't it be you who shouldn't hold me back, senior?" Kiana also drew her dual pistols, smiling confidently. "Don't forget you don't have a Valkyrie armor."

With Bai Lian as the main DPS, Mo Mo felt he was an absolute prodigy. "Don't worry, I absolutely won't let you down," Kiana replied, then mentally emphasized again. Absolutely not. Turning around to glance at the convenience store behind her, Kiana's lips curled into a smile as she caught up with Mo Mo, who was walking ahead. Now, it's Kiana time!

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54. The countdown to ascending the "throne"

A roar, tinged with pain, echoed as the enormous beast, its body riddled with holes, struggled to continue its mission. However, its adversary had no intention of allowing it to continue.

"Neko charm!" A giant white cat paw appeared from the void and slammed down on the head of the Chariot-class, slamming its head into the ground. Hmph, easy peasy." Kiana smugly wiped her nose. "As expected of me." "Okay..." Momo clicked his tongue, then kicked out, sending the approaching Charge-class flying and embedding it in the opposite wall. [You're about the same.] The system commented. "Now this place is temporarily cleared, hmph, as long as I'm here, victory is inevitable." The street was littered with the corpses of Horned Beasts, clearly indicating a major battle. "Hmm? Senior, is there something you're unhappy about?" Kiana frowned and asked, noticing Momo rolling his eyes. "No, you're mistaken." "Mo Mo read aloud, trying to justify himself, then bent over, clutching his knees and panting. It was definitely too much of a stretch; without transforming, he still couldn't compare to the Valkyries. Sometimes he really envied Kiana and the others for being able to boost their combat power with Valkyrie armor. [Why don't you try it?] [I think I'll pass.] After a moment's thought, Mo Mo declined the suggestion. He didn't think he could use something like Valkyrie armor. No... maybe it would be okay after transforming. He'd try it sometime. This combination was probably unprecedented."

As Mo Mo was catching his breath in a daze, a hand appeared in his field of vision. Mo Mo looked up and saw Kiana's sunny smile. "Thanks." Mo Mo pulled Kiana's hand and straightened up. "I'm so tired." Wait—does that mean you can't do it like this, senior?" Kiana's teasing smile seemed malicious to Mo Mo. "Wow, so fast." "You... give me back the feeling I was just feeling." Mo Mo glanced at Kiana with dissatisfaction. "You've become a bad influence, Kiana. You've even learned to tell jokes like this." "Well, as long as you pretend you don't understand, senior, it'll be fine." Kiana scratched her head, chuckled, and suppressed her teasing smile. "But are you alright? Do you need to find a place to rest?" The rapid switch from teasing to concern left Mo Mo somewhat bewildered. "Don't worry, I'm not that fragile. This is nothing. We've eliminated all the horned monsters here, let's keep going." Mo Mo stretched, patted his cheeks, and straightened his back. "Don't push yourself too hard." "I'm your teacher, this little problem is nothing." "Why are you putting on airs at a time like this?" Kiana sighed. "If you really can't take it anymore, just hide behind me, I'll protect you."

"Then I'll thank you in advance." Mo Mo patted Kiana's outstretched hand and started walking again. Although he's usually carefree and nonchalant, he's quite reliable when it really matters. "I told you to hide behind me, why are you walking so fast?" Kiana grumbled, quickly walking in front of Mo Mo. "Hey Kiana, do you think I'm some fragile thing?"... Just as Kiana was about to say something, a rapid ringtone came from her. After rummaging around for a while, Kiana pulled out a cell phone from somewhere. "Is this Himeko?" Mo Mo asked, unaware of the fleeting glint in Kiana's eyes. "Yes." Kiana answered softly, then turned on the speakerphone. "Kiana, is that you?" After a slight pause, Kiana replied, "It's me, Himeko-sensei." "It's a miracle you're alright. I couldn't reach you at the crucial moment." After expressing her relief, Himeko started scolding, "What happened?" "Nothing, I just... um... silenced my phone." Kiana answered reluctantly, but the excuse sounded incredibly weak. "Never mind, it's good that you're alright. Are you still in Canghai City?" At this critical moment, Himeko didn't care about details. "I sent Mo Mo to find you. Did you meet?" "I'm right here." Mo Mo leaned closer, making his presence known. "Looks like you two are both safe and sound." Himeko breathed a sigh of relief. "Alright, I have some good news and some bad news. Which one do you want to hear first?"

"Since you, Himeko-sensei, have the leisure to play this kind of game, it must prove that the situation has stabilized, right?" Can't I even say anything? What an unlovable student. Himeko clicked her tongue and continued, "Indeed, thanks to the combined efforts of the Valkyrie Squad and the Canghai City defense forces, the Horned Ones in the city have been almost completely wiped out. The remaining ones are no longer a threat. Simply put, we've basically won. This is indeed excellent news. This Horned One invasion undoubtedly caused considerable damage to Canghai City. Everywhere you look, there are ruins and rubble, even a towering building was snapped in half. It's unknown how many innocent civilians perished in this disaster." "So, your bad news is that unknown warship above us?" Mo Mo continued, no longer looking at the ruins. "You've already said all my lines, what am I supposed to say?" Himeko's voice on the other end of the phone grew impatient, accompanied by a metallic clanging sound. "Are you even listening to me anymore?" "Yeah, Mo Mo, can't you just be quiet for a second?" Kiana chimed in, ignoring Mo Mo's bewildered expression. "Himeko-sensei, please continue," Himeko remarked after a brief sigh, her tone turning serious. "I didn't expect Kiana to be so reliable." "Listen carefully," Himeko said, "Mei and Bronya have already gone ahead to that unknown warship. Kiana, you and Mo Mo should hurry up and join them. I'll send a drone to pick you up immediately. As for the remaining horned monsters in the city, leave them to others." "Understood." "Finally, you're starting to look like a Valkyrie." Himeko nodded with satisfaction on the other end of the phone. "Just be careful and stay in touch. Over." "Understood." Kiana replied briefly before hanging up and shoving her phone into her battle suit. "We're going... Senpai, what's with that look?" Kiana couldn't help but take two steps back. It wasn't for any other reason than the unsettling expression on Mo Mo's face as he stared at her with his chin tucked in and brows furrowed.

"Um, Kiana, when did you start calling me 'Mo Mo'?"

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55. Ascending the "Throne"

"Kiana, when did you start calling me Mo Mo-kun?" Mo Mo frowned and asked. Kiana seemed strangely off today. [Yeah, you finally noticed? 1 Putting everything else aside, her Paramecium aura was much fainter than I remembered, making her seem more reliable. But no matter how you looked at her, Kiana was still Kiana. "What are you talking about, Senpai? Is it strange that I call you Mo Mo-kun?" Kiana asked, slightly puzzled. "Of course it is! Aren't you always calling this guy and that guy 'hey, hey, hey'? Why are you being so polite today, especially in front of Himeko? Something's definitely up, especially since Kiana is acting all 'shen'." "I understand." Kiana suddenly nodded in realization, "Actually, Senpai, you're a slut, aren't you? The kind who gets uncomfortable when people don't respect you." "You know nothing!" Mo Mo covered his face with one hand. 'Where did you get that conclusion from?' "Senior, you don't need to explain, it's okay. Even if I'm trembling... um, I'll try my best to cooperate." With that, Kiana closed her eyes.

She took a deep breath. [What is she doing?][I can't tell either, is she practicing martial arts?] "Ahem." Kiana coughed twice, opened her eyes, raised her eyebrows, and put her hands on her hips. "What are you dawdling about here for? Hurry up! I still need to find Mei."

This face-changing skill is truly amazing. The posture, movements, words, and expression are unmistakably Kiana's. Although the tone feels a bit extreme, it seems surprisingly reasonable? [That's much more normal now.] Mo Mo couldn't help but think. ... "Give me a word." Kiana continued to urge. "What's the use of telling me? We have to wait for Himeko's drone to come and pick us up." Mo Mo shrugged. "Do you expect me to grow wings and carry you up?" Or blindfold you and turn into Sirin to fly up, but the latter is still too risky, so it's not an option. "Who wants you to carry me, you pervert!" Mo Mo turned sideways and swayed, dodging Kiana's kicking leg. 'How about we be normal? Give me back the sensible, obedient, and respectful Kiana I know. Can you eat things that feel out of place? No, so why bother with that? [Wait, you're being too real.] "Tsk, senior, you're asking for so much." Kiana deflated, reverting to her original state. "Why do you keep changing your mind like this?" "Whatever makes you happy, don't worry about me," Mo Mo said dismissively. "But where are we going to set up the drone?" "Let's just find a high place. We'll leave the rest to Aunt Ji and the others." Kiana looked around and pointed to the ruins of a tall building. "Hmm... that'll do."

"Heh heh." After easily dispatching a few scattered horned monsters, the two finally reached their destination. "This warship is really huge." Mo Mo stood on the edge, gazing at the Moon Throne high in the sky.

Even at this height, its entirety was still unclear. If the warship were to crash into Canghai City, Mo Mo quickly shook his head, banishing the chilling thought from his mind. Such a risk was unacceptable. "Mei and Bronya should be on board by now, I hope they're alright," Kiana chimed in, pacing back and forth. "What are you looking for?" "The drone, of course. Oh, here it comes!" Kiana jumped excitedly, pointing to a dark dot approaching in the distance. "Quick, senior, give me your hand." "Why?" Kiana grabbed Mo Mo's wrist without explanation. "To board the drone, of course!" Board the drone? Mo Mo blinked; the previously tiny dark dot in the distance had become increasingly clear.

"Get ready, we're coming!" "No, let go, I'm not going to... Wow!" Without a chance to refuse, Mo Mo was dragged off the building by Kiana. But before he could even enjoy the thrill of the descent, something "came at breakneck speed and caught them." Successfully landed. Kiana adjusted her center of gravity and turned back to ask, "How was it? Wasn't it exciting?" "Tch, I've done things that are more exciting than this." After the brief dizziness subsided, Mo Mo replied dismissively, slowly getting up while still lying on his stomach. This was nothing compared to the extreme high-altitude freefall and the lunar eclipse, which were infinitely more thrilling. "You're not bad either, senior." After confirming that Mo Mo was safe and sound, Kiana looked ahead again. 'Hold on tight, we're almost there!' In the high-speed rush of wind that stung their cheeks, the drone was almost upon the Moon Throne. Soon, Mo Mo and Kiana would be able to board this massive warship. [Has everything been going a little too smoothly so far?] [It seems a little?] Mo Mo agreed with the system's assessment. [I seem to remember that a mid-way boss would pop up to stop us at this point?] Was it the Horned Emperor or something, a Temple-level Horned Lu? He couldn't quite remember. But he hadn't seen a single shadow. "Senior, stop daydreaming, jump out of the drone quickly!" Kiana's voice interrupted Mo Mo's thoughts. While he was still wondering, the drone had already reached the edge of the Moon Throne. After reminding her, Kiana took the lead and jumped smoothly onto the warship. Senior, hurry up!

"Here it comes." Mo Mo followed closely behind, landing safely and successfully. "Wow, this place feels amazing!" The first thing Mo Mo did after boarding the ship was to exclaim in amazement at the behemoth beneath his feet. This is truly the culmination of human ingenuity. "Senior."

"Although I can understand how excited you are right now, it doesn't seem like the right time to do this kind of thing."

After shifting his gaze from the cold metal, Mo Mo finally understood Kiana's meaning. "It seems we're not very popular." "Tch, why are there so many monsters and assassins on this warship?" Of course, it's just the game's setting. Mo Mo couldn't bring himself to say that. "Whatever the reason, we have no other choice. Let's finish this quickly and rejoin Mei and the others." "Ugh, these guys are so annoying." Kiana muttered irritably, drawing her dual pistols. "Senior, let's have a contest and see who takes down more."

"I don't think so." Mo Mo decisively rejected the suggestion. Okay, the match begins now, Neko charm! "Listen to me properly!"

In the small restroom of a convenience store in Canghai City, a figure sitting on the toilet with their head tilted to one side gradually opened their tightly closed eyes, raised their hand to touch the throbbing back of their head, and gasped.

Shaking her head, her vision gradually cleared, and she realized she was in a confined space, overwhelmed with questions. "What...what happened?"

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56. Alien Black Core Invasion, A Powerful Strike

Somewhere on the massive warship, a concerto of booming gunfire and clashing flesh resounded. With another cry of "Nekko charm" and the slam of a cat's paw, this sudden and brief concert officially came to an end. The surrounding "audience" fell silent; not a single standing unit could shout "Encore"—though even if they were standing, they couldn't. "Hmph, I took down 31." Kiana twirled her dual pistols, proudly puffing out her chest. "What about you, senior? ...By the way, I didn't agree to compete with you in this." Mo Mo reacted, retorting with dissatisfaction, "Besides, this isn't fair at all! There's so much dead earth here, wouldn't you, a mechanical type, just swat it all away with your ultimate attack?" Are you taking advantage of me because I can't use AOE to clear the field right now? "I completely don't understand what you're saying, senior. You're making me sound like a robot." Kiana rolled her eyes at Mo Mo reproachfully. "Besides, senior, you haven't even gotten serious yet, have you? When are you going to let me see your heroic figure of 'wiping away' so many horned monsters in one go again?" Do you want me to throw you again? "Well... no." After hesitating for a moment, Kiana shook her head. "Then there's nothing more to say." Mo Mo said with feigned profundity, "Do you know why I don't want you to see it? Because those who have witnessed my actions... are no longer in this world." His words and actions subtly exuded the air of a master. [Kallen:??? Sirin:??? Lackey:???] The system typed a few words, not to be outdone. [Please, just let me finish my act.] "So mysterious?" Kiana seemed quite "curious," "But the more you say it, the more I want to see it, what should I do?" I can't even see it, I'm not a circus performer, I'm not going to give you a performance and you'll cheer me on. "Momo-0 refused, leaving no room for possibility. Besides, you have time to chat with me here, why don't you hurry up and go find Mei?" "But this warship is so big, I don't even know where Mei and the others are. Let me ask Aunt Himeko." Kiana fumbled in her pocket for a moment before pulling out her phone. "I didn't bring any communication equipment, so I'll have to make do with this." After dialing, Kiana paced back and forth, waiting. But the call never connected. "What's Aunt Himeko up to? She said we'd stay in touch." After muttering this in dissatisfaction, Kiana put the phone back in her combat suit. "Fine, let's go find them ourselves. They're definitely on this warship anyway." "Should we split up? That would be more efficient."

Of course, the most important thing is that once we're separated from the main force, we won't be so restricted in our fighting. "No, I don't think so. I think Mei and Bronya definitely went to the control room first; they need to make sure the warship doesn't run into trouble," Kiana speculated. "Let's go find them there." Her analysis was so logical; anyone who didn't know better would think she'd read the script with Momo-Xian. "That's true," Momo nodded in agreement, then asked, "But Kiana, do you know where the control room is?"

After a moment of silence, Kiana shook her head. "What a coincidence, I don't know where the control room is either. How do we get there? [By the way, do you know about the system?]"

[Do you think that's possible?][Then it seems you not only need to catch up on the comics, but you'll also have to play the games.]...

"How about this, I'll lend you my account to get familiar with it from now on, no need to thank me." "Get lost! You want to get a free boost? Is that something a human would say?" Kiana hesitated, scratching her toes, and tentatively asked, "Intuition?" "I think it's this way." Mo Mo casually pointed in a direction. "What a coincidence, I think so too." Kiana nodded in agreement, "Let's go."

[I think this girl is planning to tie you down, probably wants to see you show off your skills.] [If that happens, I'll just knock her out first.] Mo Mo gestured a few times to Kiana, who was walking ahead. Hmm, a tap on the back of the head should do the trick. That's how it's depicted in the manga. Having chosen a direction, Mo Mo and Kiana began their exploration of the Moon Throne. However, calling it an exploration was more like searching for a way to get inside. In the end, Kiana had sharper eyes and found the passage first. [After all, she's been on the Hyperion, much better than someone as blind as me.] Mo Mo could only console himself with this thought. I guess that's what Europeans are like. But after entering the Moon Throne, he truly realized how awe-inspiring this aerial fortress was. It felt like being in the future, giving Mo Mo a real eye-opener. He'd have to find a chance to go to the Hyperion sometime in the future. "Kiana, slow down! Have you found your way?" Mo Mo had only slowed down slightly when he realized he was already some distance from Kiana. "Hurry up, senior! My Mei locator tells me we're definitely not on the wrong path!" Kiana's pace quickened. "The control room must be just ahead." "Mei locator? What kind of magical thing is that?" Ah, don't ask, it's just intuition! "Isn't this completely unfounded? Hey! Slow down! Wait for me!" Mo Mo had to start running, otherwise he might lose sight of Kiana. [This girl is too reckless! Isn't she afraid of bumping into something she shouldn't?] [No need to worry about that.] Mo Mo seemed very calm. [With her luck, even if she tripped on flat ground, she might accidentally hit the mechanism to open the door.]

The thought had barely crossed his mind when a muffled thud sounded at just the right moment. [I bet five cents I've found the place.] Hearing this unusual thud, Mo Mo thought with certainty, and quickened his pace. Sure enough. After turning a corner, Mo Mo saw Kiana clutching her forehead, grimacing, and a huge, tightly closed mechanical door in front of her. "Is this it?" "Definitely." After fiddling around a few times, Kiana lowered her hand, her forehead slightly flushed. "But what are we doing... what are you planning to do now?" Mo Mo was just about to figure out how to open the door when he saw Kiana walk to one side of the door, staring blankly at a mechanical instrument panel. "It's definitely this largest button!" Kiana pressed the button without hesitation. The tightly closed mechanical door slowly began to move to both sides.

Kiana had barely stepped into the control room, before she could even finish calling out a name, when a familiar dark figure loomed larger and larger before her. Hastily reaching out, Kiana caught her, staggering back a few steps. Thankfully, Mo Mo caught her, preventing a humiliating fall. "Mei?" Recognizing the figure in her arms, Kiana shook her violently. "Mei! What's wrong, Mei! Wake up, Mei!" Kiana cried. Mei struggled to open her eyes, a mixture of surprise and relief flashing within them. "What?"

"Huh?" Kiana paused for a moment before nodding blankly. "Oh. Now that I look closely, I realize Mei only has a few scratches. She seems perfectly fine." "Mei, what happened?" "Don't ask, Kiana, Bronya..."

"Quickly, use evasive maneuvering!" Mo Mo abruptly interrupted Mei's explanation, grabbing the two of them and jumping backward. A missile fired from the control room struck the spot where the three had been standing.

The shockwave from the explosion sent the three of them flying back several meters. From within the billowing smoke, a emotionless figure slowly emerged, a massive robot appearing behind her. The Otherworldly Black Core Invaded, unleashing a devastating punch.

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57. The Black Duck retreats, and an uninvited guest emerges from the shadows.

"Things don't look good." Mo Mo was the first to get up, helping Kiana and Mei along with him. Amidst the swirling smoke, a red and black figure slowly emerged, with the massive robot of the same name floating beside her like a shadow, a wisp of smoke rising from its cannon muzzle. Looking again at the spot that had taken the brunt of the attack, the solid ground made of an unknown metal had been blasted into a deep crater, cracking outwards like a spiderweb.

Such power, if it were to strike flesh and blood, would cause unimaginable damage. And now, Bronya was pointing this weapon, capable of taking lives with ease, at her friend. Although her expression remained as indifferent as ever, a deeper meaning was clearly different from before, perfectly embodying the phrase—"I am like an assassin; I have no emotions." "Bronya... I don't know what happened." Mei stood up, clutching her lower abdomen, her face grave. "Just now, Bronya suddenly turned into this and attacked me, as if she didn't recognize me anymore."

After hearing Mei's brief recap, Mo Mo and Kiana both silently looked at Bronya. Undoubtedly, this child had completely turned to the dark side. [Tsk tsk tsk, look at that aura, truly terrifying. Ten times stronger after turning dark is no joke.] The system also offered its opinion, [Isn't this quite awful? This familiar feeling... Could it be that this girl also has a dangerous trigger?] [Yes, it's inserted in her head.] Mo Mo offered a vague explanation. Although Mei and Kiana might not know, Mo Mo did have a general idea that Bronya had a biochip implanted by Cocolia in her head.

A little girl who cherished friendship but was indifferent to emotions has been turned into a heartless fighting machine. In a sense, it's really convenient, isn't it? From initial B to initial S... cough cough. But now is not the time to marvel at advanced technology. "No matter what happened to make Bronya like this, it's clear that we have no choice but to keep her in line." Mo Mo succinctly explained the situation, then turned to Mei and asked, "Mei, how are you doing?" I'm fine, just a minor injury, but Bronya... Mei shook her head, her eyes full of worry. Although Mei said she was fine, it was easy to see that she had suffered some injuries during her one-on-one fight with Bronya, and was obviously forcing herself to...

"It's alright, leave it to me. I'll get Bronya back to normal." Kiana drew her twin pistols and stepped forward. "Mei, you and Senpai, stand at the back."

"Wait, you want to solo her?" Mo Mo was slightly taken aback. Was Kiana really this brave? She wanted a one-on-one fight so easily? He clearly had a numbers advantage, a three-on-one fight, and even if things went wrong, he was still a fighter himself. Was he just being ignored like that?

"Kiana, are you sure you can handle this alone?" Before Kiana could finish her answer, Bronya, unable to contain herself any longer, had already slipped through the shadows and appeared between the three of them, raising her fist to smash down. "Get out of the way!" Momo hastily grabbed Mei's hand and pulled her sharply, barely dodging the punch.

"Thump!" As expected of the Black Duck, even her attack method felt strangely familiar. "Senior, Mei is in your care!" But Kiana didn't have as many of Mo Mo's random exclamations. After saying that, she decisively raised her pistol, aimed at Bronya, and pulled the trigger. "Clang, clang, clang."

Three bullets struck the heavily armored rabbit, leaving no mark beyond a few crisp metallic clangs. They merely diverted Bronya's attention to her alone. Clearly, Kiana's mediocre firearms were utterly ineffective against equipment of the rabbit's caliber, but she had no equipment pool to upgrade her weapon. "Tsk." Seeing the minimal effect, Kiana grunted in dissatisfaction, changing her attack method. She took a large step forward and kicked out. The force of the kick striking the metal shield sent Kiana staggering back several steps. Bronya, perfectly protected by the rabbit, remained unharmed and instead raised her cannon, aiming it at Kiana. The next moment, she unleashed a torrent of shells.

Kiana!

Kiana fearlessly charged forward. "Charm!" A giant cat claw materialized from the void, swung powerfully at the incoming missile. Boom! A deafening explosion echoed in the not-so-wide space, as if the walls were shaking. Thick smoke obscured the entire area. "Cough cough..." Mo Mo quickly covered Mei's mouth and nose, coughing and looking around in the darkness. But he couldn't see Bronya or Kiana at all. [Mo Mo, now's an opportunity!] The system suddenly spoke up, [Now might work!] [Makes sense!] This situation, where you can't even see them face-to-face, is perfect for a stealthy transformation and ambush. [System, can you locate Bronya's position?] [Don't underestimate me.] After responding, the system quickly replied, [Got it, about 5 meters directly in front of you at one o'clock.]

Let's finish this quickly. However, before Mo Mo could even insert the card into his belt, he saw a flash of light streak through the thick smoke. The flash was so brief that Mo Mo thought it was his imagination. In the brief moment of distraction, he heard that familiar line.

The immense pressure from the cat's claw ripped through the smoky fog with a muffled thud. When the smoke cleared, what appeared before Mo Mo was Kiana, sitting on the ground, panting heavily, and Bronya, slumped in her arms, gradually returning to her original form. It seemed the battle had ended within the thick fog that had obscured everything. In other words, Kiana, with a single move, slapped Bronya back from the Dark Core's corruption into her Valkyrie Chariot? Wow, you must have used some kind of X-ray vision or instant-kill cheat! "Kiana... Even Mei was shocked. Having spent so much time with Kiana, she knew Kiana's strength perfectly well. How could she suddenly become so powerful? Did she secretly attend extra tutoring classes? Thinking this, Mei silently glanced at Mo Mo. 'Hehe, I didn't expect to be able to hit an opening in Bronya's defenses so easily.' Kiana scratched her head and chuckled a few times. 'I guess the smoke was too thick and even she didn't see me. I'm so lucky.'... 'A zero like that?' Mei was still a little skeptical."

Is the difference in luck between Kiana and Bronya really that huge? "But anyway, it's good that everyone's alright..." More than those chaotic, unfounded thoughts, Mei cared about the safety of those around her. As long as they were safe, everything was fine. "Mei, what exactly happened?" Kiana turned Bronya over to make her more comfortable and asked. "Well, it's like this..." "We'll talk about it later, things might not be over yet." Mo Mo pricked up his ears, looking around. He vaguely heard footsteps. On this warship, besides the four of them and the enemy units, there seemed to be someone else. "Who is it? Come out!"

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58. The time-space driver in her hand

"Who is it? Come out!" The echoes reverberated in all directions from within the enclosed space. Mo Mo shouted loudly, warily scanning his surroundings, appearing extremely cautious. His reaction made Mei and Kiana tense as well, as if a new enemy might leap out from a corner at any moment. Not to mention that the current plot had subtly changed from what he remembered, making him uneasy about what would happen next, Mo Mo didn't think the guy appearing on the Moon Throne at this time could be an ally. Who could it be? Someone from Anti-Entropy? Or just a passing assassin? Mo Mo hoped it was the latter—someone he could easily take down with a punch. However, things didn't go as planned. As the footsteps grew clearer, the figure emerging from the shadows around the corner was an option Mo Mo could never have guessed. It was just a slender figure.

The person stopped a few meters away from Mo Mo, waving slightly and greeting him generously. "Good afternoon, everyone." His gaze swept over everyone before settling on Mo Mo. His relaxed eyes and smile seemed to indicate no hostility. But Mo Mo didn't let his guard down. Now was not the time to be careless. "You are..." Seeing that the other person was only looking at him without continuing, Mo Mo frowned slightly, met her gaze, and hesitantly began to speak. "Yes, that's right, I am..." The person nodded slightly. "Who is it?" The newcomer's words suddenly stopped at Mo Mo's simple question, seemingly not expecting this situation. "What a headache. Although I know you've lost your memory, this aspect of you that's hard to describe hasn't changed at all." She pointed to her face and complained, "Look at my face, don't you feel anything?" Indeed, the moment he saw her, Mo Mo felt a peculiar feeling he had never experienced before. "Wait,... Mei seems to have noticed something. From an angle unseen by anyone, Kiana's expression also darkened slightly. 'What a disappointment, I didn't expect an outsider to notice first.' The man sighed, rubbing his forehead. 'My foolish brother, can't you even recognize your own sister?!' The newcomer's calm words exploded in Mo Mo's heart like a thunderbolt, making his eyes widen. Mei also showed some surprise, her gaze shifting between Mo Mo and the newly arrived uninvited guest. 'Mo's sister?'"

That somewhat familiar face, upon closer inspection, bore a striking resemblance; one could easily mistake them for siblings. But why was his sister, who should now be in a high position in another world, here in this world? And on this stage, to meet him? What was her purpose in appearing before him? Was it just a simple meeting? Or…? Countless questions surged in Mo Mo's heart, choking him, preventing him from uttering a single word. "She didn't even call me 'sister,' it seems she's truly forgotten me completely," she continued. "And I treated you so well before, it's truly disheartening… [Sister…]" Mo Mo hesitated, uttering this unfamiliar word… Although he had heard of this sister's existence repeatedly from the system and Brother Seven, Mo Mo, having lost his memory, couldn't find a single recollection of her. Even though he had imagined such a meeting before, when it actually happened, Mo Mo found that the unrealistic feeling in his heart overwhelmed all other emotions. The person who suddenly appeared before him, who didn't seem to be much older than him, was his only blood relative besides his elusive father?

"Ah, to be honest, I'm also really bad at these kinds of scenes, siblings recognizing each other..." She raised her hand and scratched her long, black hair, looking quite troubled. "But considering you've messed up your brain, I'll introduce myself anyway. As you've heard before, I am your 'long-lost' older sister, Mo Mo. You should be able to tell the difference, right? If it's you..."

Putting everything else aside, the name "Mo Mo?" is perfect. Mo Mo's lips curled into a smile. "As expected of you." ...Although it felt full of flaws, why did it also subtly seem flawless? Just how bad was her father's naming skills?!

"Isn't it a lovely name?" the girl named Mo Mo asked with a smile. Now, only Mo Mo and Mo Mo could communicate; Mei, who had become a mere spectator, was completely bewildered and couldn't keep up with their conversation.