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

If it were a sibling reunion, this special occasion wouldn't matter, but why does the atmosphere between the two feel so subtle? "I know you have many questions, and I don't mind answering them for you, but... I hope we can do something more important first." Mo Mo openly held out her palm to Mo Mo. "Can you give me that thing?" "Thing?" A strange premonition welled up in Mo Mo's heart. "It's that." Mo Mo gestured the shape. "The birthday present I gave you, you should always carry it with you, right? Can you give it to me?"

"So it really happened. Just as the system and Seven said, she also had her own ideas about the belt she was wearing." "Why?" Mo Mo asked. "Are you sure you want me to explain here?" Mo Mo gestured towards the area behind Mo Mo. Out of the corner of his eye, Mo Mo glanced at Mei and Kiana behind him, then fell silent. This wasn't the right occasion. "Anyway, can I have it?" Mo Mo's attitude was gentle, seemingly unwilling to argue with Mo Mo. This wasn't an order, just a request from an older sister. Mo Mo maintained her open palm, looking at Mo Mo, waiting for his reply. "Sorry, I refuse." After a brief silence, Mo Mo gave his answer in a low voice. "Why? Do you think I'm lying to you?" Mo Mo withdrew her hand. "Although I don't have any memory of you, I can sense that you're not lying," Mo Mo replied, "but I can't give it to you."

Whether out of emotion or reason, Mo Mo could never hand over this companion she had spent so much time with. It was not only her guarantee of self-preservation, but also her confidante and...best buddy. It held so much for her; it wasn't something she could easily give up. "Well, I probably guessed it would end like this." Rejected, Mo Mo appeared neither surprised nor disappointed, her expression unchanged. If it were that easy to get what she wanted, it wouldn't be like her. "Sister..." The two words were so hesitant, the way they came out of her mouth so awkward. "No need to explain, I understand how you feel." Mo Mo interrupted Mo Mo, then changed the subject, "But that doesn't mean I'll just give up so easily."

The abandonment. Something's coming. Reaching behind her back, Mo Mo pulled out something resembling a quartz watch from somewhere.

Without a second thought, Mo Mo recognized it. "If communication fails, let's try another method." Mo Mo placed the driver on her waist. "Using a method we both know well." Instantly, belts extending from either side of the driver tightened around her waist, making a sound. "Ziku Driver!!!"

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59. Begin, DCD (?) vs. ZIO (?)

"Ziku Driver!" With a loud electronic voice, the driver that Mo Mo found incredibly familiar was placed on Mo Mo's waist. "Come on, show me your belt." Mo Mo didn't rush to transform; instead, she urged Mo Mo, "Isn't this kind of thing commonplace for you? Even if you've lost your memory, your body should still remember that feeling, right?"

...

Mo Mo remained motionless. Was she really going to make a move? It was strange that blood relatives, whom they hadn't seen in so long, would start fighting over something so trivial the very first thing they did upon reuniting. Was she really the cold-blooded person the system described, completely devoid of any concept of family affection? "What are you waiting for?" Looking at Mo Mo's continued inaction, Mo Mo frowned and asked, then shifted her gaze to behind Mo Mo, nodding thoughtfully. "Are you worried about those girls behind you? That's not right either. My foolish brother, hiding something like this from your companions shows you don't trust them enough."

Completely bewildered, Mei couldn't keep up with their conversation, but she could tell they were steering the topic towards her. [Mo is worried about me and Kiana...] Mei turned slightly to Kiana, only to see a rather serious expression on her face.

"Kiana? She seemed a little unfamiliar to Mei. 'Hmm?' Noticing Mei's gaze, Kiana's expression softened slightly, and she shook her head gently. 'Let him handle it himself, after all... I have absolutely no idea what happened.' [Is that really true?] A subtle question lingered in Mei's mind. Kiana is acting strange today. But the focus right now should be on this man and woman, so tense they're about to fight at the slightest provocation. Aren't you siblings? Why can't you sit down and talk things out instead of resorting to violence? 'What I choose to do is none of your business,' Mo Mo replied, also frowning. 'Even if you're my sister, it doesn't mean you can control my things as you please.' [Well...]"

"But that was a gift from me! 'Given it to me, it's mine now!'" Mo Mo turned her head away and clicked her tongue. "Looks like he's entered his rebellious phase. He doesn't even want to listen to me anymore. Perfect, today I'll take over for my father..."

"Give me a good talking to, you disrespectful little brother!" "You're clearly being unreasonable!" "Enough talk, let's get started!" Mo Mo reached into her pocket and pulled out a watch face. "!!!!" The blurry pattern on the watch face caught Mo Mo's eye. "This is—" "It looks familiar, doesn't it? After all, if it weren't for you, I wouldn't have been able to get this watch face. Let me test its effects today." Tossing the watch face into the air, Mo Mo caught it and pressed a button. "Sakura!" With a beep, the watch face was inserted into the right side of the driver. Mo Mo pressed the button on top of the driver. "Well then, I'll begin~" After turning the driver once, a sudden change occurred.

The familiar error message triggered Mo Mo's memories, reminding him of the church bathed in the afterglow of the setting sun. "#￥-. & *￥%￥& -.*% #￥@" After a series of chaotic noises, the driver finally emitted light.

"Kamen~Rider~Sakura!" Surrounded by the rhythmic electronic music, her originally light clothing transformed into a form-fitting shrine maiden outfit after being enveloped in light. Her long, black hair was replaced by waist-length cherry blossom hair. The most striking feature was the two long, slender animal ears that suddenly sprouted from her head, though her face remained unchanged. "This is the first time I've experienced something like this." Mo Mo shook her hands after completing the transformation. "Feels good."

"What are you waiting for now?" Mo Mo reached out and pulled a cherry-colored longsword from thin air—a sword that looked familiar to Mo Mo. "You don't actually think I came all this way just to talk to you, do you? At least let me see just how powerful my foolish brother really is now."

"I'll go in after I count down to three." Mo Mo bent down slightly, placed her hand on the hilt of the knife, and loosely gripped it with three fingers.

Her swift steps were like shrinking the distance between them, closing the distance to Mo Mo in an instant. She raised her long sword and slashed upwards. "Sizzle." A cold glint flashed in front of Mo Mo, tearing her upper garment in two. "I'll give you one last chance." Mo Mo sheathed her sword. "Fight me, right now." Mo Mo looked down at her unscathed chest, closed her eyes, and took a deep breath. "Don't worry about those trivial things. Show me everything you've gained during this time." There was no way around it; this girl's arrival was definitely not well-intentioned. She had been completely deceived by her seemingly harmless appearance. Indeed, it was exactly as the system said. A complete bad woman. [System, it's coming.] [Hmm.] Under Mo Mo's slightly expectant gaze, Mo Mo pulled out a card. "Mei, Kiana, could you please keep what happens next a secret?"

"Huh?" Mei was slightly taken aback. "What kind of time is this to be worrying about such trivial matters?" Momo flicked her knife. "If it's so bothersome, wouldn't it be perfect to just give it to me?"

"Sorry, but I actually enjoy this kind of annoyance." Not to be outdone, Mo Mo retorted, inserting the card into the driver. "Kamen Ride"

"The curtain of Sakura's light and shadow draped Mo Mo in clothing similar to Mo Mo's, though the change in appearance was far more drastic. Even just looking at Mo Mo's back, one could clearly see what had happened. This phenomenon, enough to rewrite common sense, shocked Mei so much that she raised her hand to cover her slightly open mouth, not even having time to consider Kiana's current reaction. "My foolish little brother, isn't this quite capable? Not bad, huh?" Mo Mo chuckled, gripping her sword with both hands and assuming a fighting stance. "As for whether it's all bark and no bite, let me check it out." "I won't lose." Mo Mo muttered to herself, drawing the Cherry Blossom Blizzard sword, which was exactly the same as the one Mo Mo held, and assuming a stance to confront her imposing older sister.

“Let’s do it again then, countdown.” Mo Mo continued, “Remember, when I count to…” Before he finished speaking, Mo Mo and Mo Mo simultaneously charged at each other. The next moment, their blades clashed.

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60. Kiana, are there two?

Two similar figures were entangled, their wielding blades transforming into paintbrushes, creating a jumbled, three-dimensional artwork in the air. Each "stroke," however, was laced with deadly intent; any hesitation would lead to an unimaginable fate. As their movements accelerated, even catching the blades swung became impossible; contact could only be discerned through the continuous clanging of swords. Two strikes sounded like one, three like two—the speed was utterly unreasonable. Yet, despite this extraordinary speed, neither revealed the slightest flaw, continuing their dance on the blade. Their movements were so synchronized that it almost seemed as if they were retaliating against each other's attacks. Rather, it was as if, after countless exchanges, they had become accustomed to the rhythm. What once required large sidesteps now required only slight movements. They seemed to be forcing their bodies to elevate their speed to an even higher level. Undoubtedly, this duel lacked dazzling special effects and booming artillery fire; it was simply two blades clashing repeatedly. Yet, it was precisely this monotonous and unadorned clash that captivated the audience. ... Mei pondered, unable to find a fitting adjective to describe the duel unfolding before her eyes, fearing that the slightest distraction would cause her to fall behind.

Swordsmanship is Mei's forte, her pride and joy. Possessing both exceptional talent and diligent effort, she has achieved remarkable skill in swordsmanship at the young age of twenty-one, only a few steps away from reaching a transcendent level. But the performance unfolding before her now seems to have opened a completely new door for her. Even with such wild power driving her slender frame, the movements remain breathtakingly beautiful. Although harboring such feelings at this moment might be particularly inappropriate, Mei has to admit—she hopes this performance won't end so simply.

I want to enjoy it a little longer. [I can do it too, no, I absolutely must do it.] Such a thought crossed her mind. "Truly, as expected of me. Searching for each other's weaknesses through repeated probing but failing for a long time, after adapting to this suffocating back-and-forth, Mo Mo finally had the leisure to speak. "I can actually keep up with your speed."

...

Was there something wrong with what she said? "Did you...reverse it?" "I'm..." Mo Mo unleashed her power, gripping the handle with both hands and slashing downwards, "Very self-aware!" The continuous, monotonous tone finally came to an end. Someone couldn't help but feel a slight pang of regret, then quickly shook their head, feeling a little ashamed of the emotions they couldn't suppress. "Is that so?" Mo Mo parried Mo Mo's downward crocodile strike, looking directly into her eyes. "Why...don't you attack?" Maintaining the stalemate, Mo Mo asked, "If you only defend, you can't defeat me."

“Let me guess—thinking things like, ‘This guy is so weak I don’t even need to use my full strength,’ is totally not your style.” Mo Mo didn’t seem anxious at all. “Then it’s probably, ‘She’s still my sister no matter what, I can’t bear to go all out.’ I guessed right.”

"Perhaps." Don't joke around, I'm the one who's going to put a knife to your throat. Mo Mo laughed and pressed the blade down a little more. "Your sword has slowed down, is it because your heart is in turmoil? Or have you forgotten the reason that has supported you all this way? I see hesitation in your sword, and this will lead you to the abyss, my foolish brother." "You're the one who should stop joking!" Mo Mo's eyes narrowed, and the downward pressure abruptly stopped. Instead, a tremendous force from below sent Mo Mo flying.

"0? Oh, that's dangerous." Mo Mo recited a couple of exaggerated lines in a monotone voice, then took two steps to steady herself. "Is my sister just a chuunibyou who likes to talk nonsense?" Mo Mo shook her slightly drooping hand, 'Hmph, so noisy...' "She clearly still has this much power but doesn't plan to use it? How gentle." Mo Mo seemed oblivious to Mo Mo's dissatisfaction, continuing, "However, the test has concluded that the data for both sides in the same form is basically the same. So, the next comparison will be about who has more combat experience?" Mo Mo didn't reply, only gripping the Sakura Fubuki tightly. "This is a real headache, this is my weakness." Shaking her head in apparent distress, Mo Mo continued, "Then, it's understandable that I need to borrow a little external force, right?" While making excuses for herself, Mo Mo pulled out another watch face from her pocket. Unlike the previous peculiar cherry blossom dial, this dial was engraved with a pattern that Mo Mo could recognize at a glance. "It seems this is more appropriate for this occasion." He pressed a button on the dial, and a completely different sound rang out.

"Envious, Mo?" Mo Mo shook the watch face in her hand, a smug expression on her face. Then, under Mo Mo's complicated gaze, she inserted the watch face into the left side of the driver... "Bilibili-

A noticeable current appeared on the surface of the driver, and Momo, wincing in pain, pulled the dial out again.

Under the strange gazes of the three, Mo Mo smiled awkwardly and stuffed the watch face back into her pocket. It seemed it wasn't fully adjusted yet; she'd forgotten to consider compatibility issues—a huge blunder. ... Before Mo Mo could speak, Mo Mo hurriedly interrupted her, "It's a pity, but it seems we have to end here for today. My foolish little brother, you've escaped with your life. That belt will remain with you for now—take good care of it!" "Si, what do you mean?" "That's it. I just wanted to say hello. Well then, I'll be going now." Mo Mo raised her hand, waving and smiling brightly.

"Hello

Amidst Mo Mo's shouts, Mo Mo turned and ran without hesitation. "You won't be so lucky next time!" The sudden turn of events left everyone present speechless, watching Mo Mo's figure gradually disappear. "What exactly is going on..." Mo Mo felt a little dizzy, but still pulled the card out of the driver. After a burst of light, Mo Mo transformed back into his original form. "[Is my sister really like this?][Don't be fooled by appearances, Mo-zai, this is just her facade. 1...." A voice came from behind Mo Mo. "Sorry." Mo Mo turned around and said apologetically, "I know you have a lot of questions right now, but this isn't the time to explain. But can you promise me that everything that just happened will be kept a secret? Especially you, Kiana!" Mo Mo emphasized the person with a criminal record.

Mei and Kiana exchanged a silent glance, then hesitantly said, "We'll keep it a secret for you, Mo, but I hope you can explain it to us later if you have the chance." "Let's talk about it when we get back to St. Freya." Mo Mo also breathed a sigh of relief. "Then I'll contact Himeko-sensei now."

[It seems things are temporarily settled.] Mo Mo thought silently. Although there were some minor hiccups along the way, at least nothing unexpected happened. Mo...

"Thump thump thump thump thump" Just as Mo Mo was pondering about his sister, he suddenly heard hurried footsteps, as if someone was rushing towards him. [Could it be that she's back again?] Mo Mo tensed up again.

Before the figure appeared, the voice preceded it. Why did that shout sound so familiar? As the footsteps drew closer, everyone saw the newcomer's face. "How could this be..." Mei stared blankly at the newcomer, not even noticing the communication had been connected. "Mei! It's urgent, I'll get straight to the point! Listen carefully, the Kiana next to you might not be the real Kiana! Hey, Mei, can you hear me? Mei?" The newcomer stopped, panting, at Himeko's urgent voice, saying breathlessly, "Finally, finally caught up." "Kiana, there are two?"

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61. The Real and Fake Kiana

"Hey, Mei? What happened on your end? Respond if you hear me! Respond if you hear me." In the closed control room, only Himeko's urgent voice echoed. Everyone else present remained silent, struggling to process the astonishing scene unfolding before their eyes. "Major Himeko," Mei said, her voice trembling as she enunciated each word. "I saw it." "What did you see? Explain yourself, Mei. What happened?" Himeko's voice was incredibly urgent. "There are two, Kianas." Only after confirming that her vision was correct did Mei manage to answer with difficulty. The same face, the same voice, the same Valkyrie armor... Everything was like two sides of a mirror, completely flawless. "So we've met... Be extremely careful. One of the Kianas's identities and motives are unclear; she might be a threat to you." Himeko probably never imagined that the person she had described as possibly unidentified was now standing beside Mei, listening to Himeko's words with a complex expression.

The communication was cut off. Silence returned to the control room, except for the lingering panting of someone. Finally, she broke the silence. "Mei...Mei, I have something to tell you..." Kiana, who had rushed over, sat up breathlessly and looked at Mei, but her panicked words stopped abruptly when she noticed the figure beside Mei. "You really are here!" As if recognizing the person, Kiana raised her hand, pointing to the identical figure standing beside Mei, her eyebrows furrowed as she roared, "It was you who knocked me unconscious, wasn't it! How dare you ambush me!" Although she didn't have a clear recollection, Kiana still remembered a flash of silver that had passed before her eyes before she lost consciousness. Knocked unconscious?

Mei and Momo, still not fully understanding the situation, both looked at Kiana, who had been with them since the beginning. "H. What are you saying? Why are you making baseless accusations!" Kiana, standing next to Mei, asked with a "blind" expression. "Who are you? Why are you impersonating me?!" "Huh?" Kiana frowned, making a questioning sound. "That's the question I should be asking you! Who are you? Get away from Mei! Or don't blame me for being rude!" "Why should I listen to you?" the other Kiana retorted without backing down. "I'm the real Kiana!" "Nonsense, the real Kiana is me, you imposter!" Kiana standing by the door gritted her teeth and stomped her foot, retorting.

It's me!

"It's me! It's me! It's me! It's me! It's me!" The two of them unconsciously moved closer to each other, almost touching, shouting loudly. [Ah! I can't take it anymore! These two are so noisy!] The system's frustrated voice rang in Mo Mo's mind. [Mo Zai, do you have any way to stop these two repeating machines?] [I'll try...] Mo Mo said weakly, then lowered his voice and said loudly, "You two, stop for a second!" Instantly, the noisy voice stopped, and two identical faces looked at Mo Mo at the same time, seemingly waiting for his next words. "Then... who are you?" The moment he asked this question, Mo Mo covered his face. After being yelled at by these two for so long, he felt his IQ had been lowered. What kind of stupid question was this? "Is that even a question? I'm Kiana!" the two answered in unison, then turned to glare at each other, gritting their teeth, seemingly about to start a new round of verbal sparring. [Holy crap, is this the set of a remake of "The Monkey King and the False Monkey King"?] The system exclaimed again, clicking its tongue in amazement. [Mo Zai, hurry to the Western Paradise and ask Buddha for help! No one else will do!] [Buddha's talisman? She's not here right now.] Facing the system's teasing, the easily distracted Mo Mo replied very seriously, [So we can only rely on ourselves.]

"Wait, you both claim to be Kiana, how are we supposed to know who to believe?" Mo Mo quickly interjected. "Look how scared Mei is!" "Ah, Mei, are you alright?" both Kianas asked simultaneously with similar expressions of concern. "I... I'm fine," Mei replied, though her head was spinning. "Even if you say you're the real one, you need to provide evidence," Mo Mo continued. "How can you prove you're Kiana?" "Aunt Himeko just said I'm the real one!" one of the Kianas protested. "Can't you tell this is just an imposter?" "Nonsense! You're the one who started this trouble when we couldn't report to Aunt Himeko!" the other Kiana retorted. "You despicable bastard, who are you? What's your purpose in impersonating me?!" "You!" Kiana was so angry she couldn't even speak for a moment. "Shameless! Despicable!" Shameless? You! Mo Mo scratched his head in frustration. But then again, if the Kiana who had been with him all day wasn't the real Kiana, then those rather strange feelings of incongruity seemed to make sense. No, that wasn't right either. Mo Mo frowned; his intuition told him that what was happening before his eyes was not a simple matter of truth versus falsehood. "Kiana," Mo Mo suddenly said. "What now?" came the unanimous reply once more, sounding perfectly in sync. "I didn't call you, I called Kiana." Mo Mo's lips twitched. "I am Kiana!"

"Isn't this completely denying us any clues?" Mei interjected, looking conflicted. "How about we try to figure out a way to distinguish between the two Kianas for now?" "I think that makes sense," Mo Mo declared, deciding on his own. "Let's go with Kiana #1 and Kiana #2 then." "Why?!"

Then Mo Mo's proposal was met with unanimous opposition from both Kianas. "Objection overruled. Is this the time to worry about these details?" Mo Mo firmly ignored the two Kianas' objections. "Mei, do you have any ideas?" "Wait, let me do it?" Mei hesitated and frowned. "How about asking some questions? Judging directly like this is a bit too hasty." "Yeah, that's right, I think so too." Mo Mo nodded in agreement. In this situation, this method was indeed simpler and easier to understand. "Did you hear that?" Mo Mo said to the two Kianas. "Next, Mei and I will ask questions. I hope you can answer them well." "What... okay, okay." Kiana No. 1 scratched her head in distress, but still reluctantly agreed to the proposal. "Hmph, I will definitely prove you're an imposter!" Kiana No. 2 declared fearless. "Okay, I'll ask the first question," Mo Mo said first, then paused for a moment, "Where did we first meet?" "What kind of question is that?" Kiana-1 scoffed. "Of course!" Kiana-2 blurted out, "It was at a convenience store in downtown Canghai City!" "I was there for a job interview!" "Correct answer!" Kiana-1's confident smile gradually turned to confusion. "What? We met for the first time at a convenience store, that's true, but a job interview?!" Correct answer! Seeing the confused look on Kiana-1's face, Mo Mo already knew the answer.

"I've already figured it out." Mo Mo pointed sharply at Kiana, 'There's only one truth! And that is...'

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62. Observe, analyze calmly, and see through.

"Wait!" Just as Mo Mo was about to deliver his verdict, Kiana suddenly spoke up, seemingly wanting to say something. "What do you want to say?" Mo Mo also lowered his hand. "Kiana Number One." "I'm not convinced! I suspect you two are in cahoots!" Kiana Number One said angrily. "I've never worked at a convenience store, Mei knows that too!" "Yes." Mei nodded as well. "Kiana never told me she worked at a convenience store." Now the question fell on Kiana Number Two. "I'm sorry, Mei, actually I've been keeping it a secret..." What kind of perfunctory apology is this! Kiana Number One interrupted Kiana Number Two's apology with dissatisfaction. "Do you think we'll believe you? Wait, you two don't actually believe it, do you?" Kiana Number One's originally confident expression was gradually replaced by astonishment.

"In short, since this issue is controversial, let's just drop it." Mo Mo coughed lightly, offering no further comment.

"Why!" You can ask Mei the next question. "Why don't you listen to me properly!" Kiana #1 stomped her feet angrily. "You're the one being unreasonable!" Kiana #2 seized the opportunity to retort. "Kiana, don't interrupt!" Mei frowned and gently scolded.

The two, who had been on the verge of a fight, immediately quieted down. "Listen carefully, I'm going to ask a question." After reminding her, Mei also fell into thought. As Kiana's companion who spent every day with her, Mei hesitated, wondering which question would give her a quick answer. Right, this was a good opportunity to ask about what happened back then. "Kiana." Mei took a deep breath, slightly averted her gaze, and blushed slightly, seemingly feeling a little embarrassed. "Where were you three nights ago? Why did you come home so late?" "Three nights ago?" The three people except Mei asked at the same time. Then, Kiana #2 and Momo both showed a strange expression. "..." Finally, Kiana #1 hesitated for a moment, then excitedly raised her hand and answered loudly, "I was working that night!" "Oh, really, working." Mei nodded thoughtfully, then looked at Kiana 2. "And what about you?"... Compared to Kiana 1's frankness, Kiana 2 had a complicated expression and asked in a low voice, "Mei, you saw it..."

[Oh~ that night~] The system inexplicably said in a teasing tone, [On a cool, breezy night, a lone man and woman, **** couldn't help themselves.]

[To describe eating skewers together like this, you're really something.] Mo Mo cursed inwardly. [But I didn't expect Mei to see this.]

"Won't we be misunderstood?" Kiana #1 looked confused again. "What happened that I don't know about? Mei, what did you see?" Kiana #1 felt like she was the only one excluded, adrift in another world. "Mo Mo, you should know what I'm talking about." Mei looked at Mo Mo with a very subtle expression. "Hmm? Well, I think you might have misunderstood something, Mei." Mo Mo smiled awkwardly. "Actually, we just—we just went to a food stall for a late-night snack. It's nothing serious for two colleagues who work together, right?" Kiana #2 explained to Mei with a serious face, "Mei, please don't misunderstand!"

[Hiss, I have a feeling I'm making things worse by explaining myself.] The system gasped, saying doubtfully, [But what she said doesn't seem to make any mistakes.]

"When did I go out for a late-night snack with him?!" Kiana #1 looked bewildered. "No, it was me." Kiana #2 pointed to herself, puffing out her chest. "Now you know who the real Kiana is, right?" "It seems so." Mei's slightly furrowed brows relaxed. "Looks like we've reached a conclusion." Mo Mo nodded knowingly. [To be fair, it is.] The system chimed in. "Yes, do you really think I'm fake?" Kiana #1 panicked. "Mei, it's me! I'm the real one! And you, you jerk! What happened to our friendship we just built yesterday?!" "Stop denying it, you imposter!" "You're the imposter, I... I... I'm the real one!" "The argument can end here. In any case, please come with us first." Mo Mo took a step forward. "We hope you can explain in detail why you did this." "I'm really not an imposter..." Kiana Number One shrank back a step, muttering incredulously. "I wasn't talking to you, go stand aside." Mo Mo's gaze fell on Kiana, who seemed to have victory in her grasp and had a confident look on her face. "The game can end here, Miss Kiana Number Two." "Eh?" Kiana's retreating steps stopped. "I'm Number One, aren't I? [This child is probably scared out of her wits. System 1 commented sarcastically, [Oh no, I was wrong, she was probably stupid from the beginning.]" I wasn't playing a game, it's just that there's really no need to continue." Kiana Number Two tacitly acknowledged Mo Mo's judgment, still chuckling, and gradually distanced herself from Kiana Number One, who was standing there dumbfounded. "It's a bit much, senior, to make jokes like this just to see someone panic. That's really going too far." "I'm not joking. I wouldn't make a judgment lightly without being 100% certain, junior." Kiana sighed softly, then continued, "Then I'd better not ask you how you figured it out. After all... I'm really not suited for this kind of thing." "Is there anything else you want to say?" Behind Momo, Mei had already raised her weapon. "We won't hurt you, but please come with us."

...After closing her eyes and stroking her chin in thought for a while, Kiana seemed to have a flash of inspiration and said, "That's right! I remember I haven't brought in the clothes I left hanging outside! I'll go home and bring them in first! Bye everyone!" "Don't even think about running away!" Mo Mo saw through her thoughts at a glance and shouted, "Kiana, stop her!" "What the hell?" Kiana, coming back to her senses, saw a figure rush past her and knock her to the ground, "Pfft." "I'm really sorry about this! Next time I'll try harder so you can sleep a little longer!" The familiar voice gradually became blurred as the figure ran away. "Stop right there!" Seeing that Kiana's attempt to stop him had failed, Mo Mo decisively followed. He knocked Kiana, who had just stood up, to the ground again. "What the hell is this?!" Kiana felt that not only was the world spinning, but even her own brain was spinning. "Kiana!" A familiar call instantly brought a sliver of clarity to the dizzy Kiana. "Mei." Kiana turned away happily, "Did you see that? I'm Kiana! Bronya's in your care for now—I need to hurry and catch up!" Mei interrupted Kiana urgently, handing Bronya to her. As soon as she finished speaking, Mei sped off in the direction the first two had gone. Kiana's slightly raised hand froze in mid-air before slowly falling back down. Holding the unconscious Bronya, she slumped onto the control room floor, involuntarily pondering the classic three questions: Who am I? Where am I? What am I doing?

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63. Kiana, jump!

A silver-white figure dashed through the darkness, her rapid footsteps echoing loudly in the enclosed space. Not far behind, another figure relentlessly pursued her. "Kiana!" Mo Mo gritted his teeth, his eyes fixed on the figure ahead, his vision completely filled. "Stop right there!" "No way!" Kiana didn't dare relax, running as fast as she could. "Why are you chasing me like this, senior?!" "Of course it's because you have... Pah!" After a slight pause, Mo Mo's voice boomed again, "Nonsense! You're not leaving until you explain yourself!" Damn it! Kiana inwardly groaned.

At this rate, being caught is only a matter of time. If she had known it would turn out like this, she should have been harsher and let that guy sleep longer. But it's too late now. To avoid falling into the hands of those people behind her, she has to keep going at full speed! "Whoosh!" Kiana's expression hardened, and she accelerated even more, recklessly rushing towards the only light source in her vision, crashing into a blinding flash. WTF, what kind of speed is that?! Mo Mo, who had already accelerated to his limit, could only watch helplessly as the distance between him and Kiana, which had been gradually closing, continued to widen. This speed was much faster than before. This girl who called herself Kiana had indeed been hiding her strength. [Don't think so much, you'll lose me soon if you keep going like this, what are you waiting for?] The system reminded him, the abrupt voice interrupting Mo Mo's thoughts. [Don't be so obedient, okay? I'm not some decoration, hurry up and do it, you idiot!] [I thought I wouldn't need your help, but it seems I was overthinking it.] Mo Mo pursed his lips tightly, staring intently at the exit not far ahead. [Today I'm going to make this guy who deceived my feelings explain everything!] "Kamen Ride" "Sakura" After a short sound effect, Mo Mo's figure passed through the light curtain, leaving a trail of cherry blossom-colored light behind him, and rushed out of the exit as well. After getting used to the slightly dazzling afterglow of the twilight, Mo Mo saw Kiana's figure, which had disappeared from his sight, again. "I caught up with you!" Kiana, who was running wildly, turned her head and looked back. When she saw the completely transformed but still relentlessly pursuing figure behind her, her eyes froze. What are you trying to achieve by going to such lengths?! [This is bad!]

Kiana had initially intended to push herself further, but upon seeing the scene not far ahead, she had to brake abruptly. Propelled forward by inertia, she lurched forward for a considerable distance before finally coming to a shaky stop. Standing on the edge of the deck, Kiana's chest heaved as she gasped for breath and glanced down. Through the thin clouds, the outline of Canghai City was faintly visible, a mere glimpse enough to send chills down her spine. This daunting height essentially sealed off all possibilities of escape. "Oh dear, things seem a bit dire..." Kiana's expression was complex. Behind her, equally hurried footsteps stopped. "Now you...you have nowhere to run, don't you?" Mo Mo, who had stopped some distance away from Kiana, was also panting, his hands on his knees. The two lu ears on his head kept shaking. "No matter what, you can't escape this warship. Surrender obediently and come with us to St. Freya Academy. Confess and you'll be treated leniently; resist and you'll be punished severely!"

"Is this an invitation? Or an order?" Kiana asked Mo Mo, her back to the towering sky. "Which one it is depends on your own understanding and your next choice." Mo Mo didn't choose to approach further. "We just want to ask you some questions." "Is that so... But I'm sorry, senior, I appreciate your kindness, but I don't intend to obediently go with you." Kiana's answer was crisp and decisive, her back to the howling wind. "Why?" Mo Mo asked.

Could it be that there's some unspeakable secret? Or perhaps some hidden conspiracy? "A secret..." Kiana blinked. "It's not time to reveal the truth yet. You're too impatient, senior. Can't you be a little more patient?" It seems there's no way I'll get you to give in willingly. Mo Mo sighed softly, placing his hand on the hilt of the sword hanging at his waist. "Are you going to attack me?" Kiana asked, her expression shifting slightly. "How ruthless of you, senior." "Do you think I wanted to do this? This is your own choice." Drawing his cherry-colored blade, Mo Mo was already in a fighting stance. "Don't worry, I'll use the back of the blade." So in the end, you still have to solve the problem with strength? Well, then there's no other way. Kiana also drew her twin pistols. "Let me show you my true strength, senior!"

Her true strength? So, the power she displayed just now—the ability to instantly kill Bronya in her corrupted state amidst a cloud of smoke—was indeed her true power?

"Look, the front!" Kiana suddenly raised her hand, pointed behind Mo Mo, and shouted loudly... Mo Mo silently watched Kiana's expression gradually freeze, then slowly lowered her raised hand. "Senior, could you please cooperate?" Kiana's smile was awkward but not elegant. "Don't look at me like that, like I'm an idiot. It hurts my self-esteem." [I think this silly girl isn't lacking in self-esteem, but rather in self-awareness. 1 [Support. 1]

Although she seemed more mature and worldly-wise than the other Kiana, there didn't seem to be much difference in her core. "Kiana, can you see this?" Momo stomped his foot on the deck. "We're standing on a huge airship. Besides, what era are we living in? Do you really think this little trick will work?" "Maybe you'll fall for it, senior?" Kiana scratched the back of her head. "Should I try it again in a UFO?" Nothing works! Kiana! - After a distant shout, Mei also arrived late to Momo's side. "Come with us, don't resist." "Mei..." "Now it's 2 against 1." Momo continued to persuade, "You have no chance." "That's not necessarily true, senpai." Kiana took another step back. "I don't only have the option of fighting you." What do you want to do! "See you next time if there's a chance, Mei, and senpai too. It seems our next date will have to be postponed a bit." Kiana kept backing away, muttering to herself, "Oh, right, there's one more thing—senpai, I'm really not used to seeing you like this." Just as Mo Mo was slightly stunned, Kiana had already stepped onto the very edge.

Kiana waved to the two of them, then turned and jumped without hesitation.

Mo Mo's movements were ultimately a step too slow, stopping at the edge, watching helplessly as Kiana's figure gradually disappeared into the clouds. [It's not over yet!] Mo Mo subconsciously drew another card, preparing to switch forms. [Hey, calm down!] The system suddenly spoke up to stop him, [What would it be like to become Kallen and use Judah here? Don't you know the consequences?] [But!]

"[She's not trying to commit suicide, why are you in such a hurry?]" the system continued. "[Didn't you hear what she said? She'll be coming for you soon. Exposing yourself now would be a huge loss."]

Silently pulling out the card, Mo Mo looked down at the clouds below, Kiana's words still echoing in his mind: "I'm really not used to seeing you like this. What... what does it mean?"

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64. Kiana's Unauthorized Intrusion

"Ding-a-ling—a delicate wind chime swayed on the doorframe, and amidst the crisp sound, a figure pushed open the door and entered. The moment Mo Mo stepped into the convenience store, she looked around. The familiar layout remained, but she didn't see that familiar person. 'Oh, isn't this Xiao Mo?' the shopkeeper greeted her. The spot that should have been occupied by a silver-haired girl was now occupied by a kind-looking middle-aged man. 'Haven't seen you for a few days. Are you here to buy something today?' 'Boss, has Kiana come today?' Mo Mo stepped forward and asked the shopkeeper directly. 'So you're looking for Kiana? Well, what a coincidence.' 'A coincidence?'"

"Mo, you're late." The shopkeeper explained, "Kiana resigned this morning." "Resigned?" Mo Mo pressed, "What happened?" She said it was because her studies were too demanding and her grades were dropping, so she had to give up her part-time job. But that's for the best, after all, she's a student, and grades should take priority." The shopkeeper sighed in understanding, then continued, "She left a few minutes ago. If you had come earlier, you would have bumped into her."... Mo Mo froze. Was it really that bad luck? "Speaking of which, Mo, is there something you need from Kiana?" the shopkeeper asked. "Nothing, just a little thing." "This... I understand, I understand." The shopkeeper nodded knowingly, as if he understood something. "Young people, it's normal. But Mo, take my advice, sometimes you have to be decisive. Hesitation won't get you anywhere. This is my experience, I don't usually tell this to just anyone." I'll keep that in mind. Mo Mo smiled slightly awkwardly. "In that case, I'll be going now. Goodbye, manager." "Goodbye, goodbye. Remember to come and support our business if you have the chance."

"Okay." Stepping out of the convenience store, Mo Mo looked at the bustling traffic and endless crowds before him and sighed. He was still a step too late. [Foolish, huh? Why did you have to save such a little money? Wouldn't it have been better to take a taxi?] The system suddenly spoke sarcastically. [The feeling of just brushing past each other, tsk tsk tsk.]

It was indeed unlikely that someone would leave such an obvious loophole. Having not held any hope to begin with, Mo Mo had no expectations whatsoever. But this meant that all the clues had gone cold. [Mo Mo's been tricked! Mo Mo's been tricked!] The system incessantly egged him on, [I really didn't expect them to be prepared. They contacted you before your first meeting with that idiot. Now it seems you've been manipulated from the very beginning.]

Perhaps the system wasn't wrong. From the beginning, there were already two Kianas. So now Mo Mo faces two major questions: 1. Who exactly is she? 2. What is her purpose? [This is really a headache.]

Mo Mo originally thought he had a certain understanding of her, but now he realized he actually knew nothing. [Don't you even have a clue?] [A little...] Even so, Mo Mo still didn't believe the other Kiana was an imposter. If asked why he thought this, Mo Mo could only... instinctively. And Mo Mo was also very clear that in this world, there wasn't just one "Kiana." Besides K423, who was currently staying at St. Freya Academy and quietly being a bottom-of-the-class student, there was another one—the one who had never appeared in the story so far, whose information was shrouded in mystery—the real Kiana, Kaslana. But even so, it couldn't explain why she would actively seek out him, this "ordinary person who could be seen anywhere and easily lost in a crowd." The only special thing about her was probably that she was particularly poor. There was no reason at all. But besides that, Mo Mo really couldn't think of any other possibility to explain the simultaneous existence of two Kianas. "Ugh, my head hurts..." Walking listlessly along the roadside, Mo Mo had a feeling he was in deep trouble. [Don't play dead, tell me your opinion][The system has no opinion, the system knows nothing.]...

The system's indifferent attitude always made Mo Mo feel that its words had a hidden meaning. [But I think you don't need to worry. Look how good she is to you, calling you "senior" this and "senior" that, even paying for dates, practically saying she's keeping you as her sugar daddy. What are you worried about?] [Haven't you heard of "unsolicited kindness is either a trap or a thief"?] [I think you deserve to be both kind and thiefed, you idiot.] [Are you going to curse me again?] Mo Mo wasn't to be outdone. [I think you're the one who got sold out and is still counting the money for the seller.] [Fine. I won't stoop to your level.] The system was already used to this kind of mild banter, and quickly moved on. [At least she doesn't have any ill intentions towards you. Knowing that is enough. It's better if we don't interfere in other matters.] [I never thought she would do anything to me, just... Never mind, it's nothing.]

More than her own safety, Mo Mo was worried about how the possibility of her truly being the never-before-seen Kiana would affect everything that followed.

The changes. No matter how I think about it, it doesn't seem like it will unfold easily. It's like a self-destructing truck, blowing everyone up in an instant. So no matter what, I have to find her first, and if possible, it's best to do it before St. Freya. Mo Mo secretly made up his mind. [So, our kind-hearted citizen, Mr. Mo, where are you going to carry out your operation next? 1 [To the market.] Mo Mo quickened his pace slightly, [to buy today's ingredients. 1 [So what you just said is like it was never said, just like a fart? 1 [You have to eat, you have to walk step by step. There's no such thing as something that can be done overnight.] Mo Mo said matter-of-factly, [We'll go home and analyze it properly, plan for the long term, and think about whether there are any details we've overlooked. That way, we can find her more efficiently. Do you really expect to just bump into her on the street?] Hmm--that seems to make sense?]

[Got it? If you do, then be quiet. I'm thinking about something.] After saying this last sentence, Mo Mo fell silent. Yesterday's invasion of the world caused considerable damage to Canghai City, but ultimately it wasn't crippling. Life had to go on. After a few minor incidents, the Moon Throne successfully arrived at St. Freya Academy, marking the end of this incident and the conclusion of the first chapter of the game's story. At Mo Mo's repeated requests and instructions, Kiana and Mei finally agreed to keep Mo Mo's secret and also agreed to conceal Mo Mo's existence. Although there was a small price to pay, it was ultimately harmless. Especially fortunate was that Bronya had been in a coma from the beginning and was unaware of what happened afterward. Mo Mo didn't have to worry about his information being leaked to Anti-Entropy and causing unnecessary trouble. It was a stroke of luck amidst misfortune. The only drawback was the series of chain reactions caused by the appearance of another Kiana. It was unknown how Theresa would handle this matter. Compared to herself, she was probably the one whose heart was truly in turmoil right now.

But none of this mattered to him for the time being. With the system's noise gone, Mo Mo finally found a moment of peace, carrying several bags of things as he set off on his way home. He wasn't going home empty-handed after all.

"I'm home." Pushing open the door, Mo Mo walked inside and called out. But there was no reply. [What's going on? Is nobody home?] Neither Sirin's impending hug nor Karen's or Bella's calls went unanswered. [That's rare.] Slightly surprised, Mo Mo carried the groceries into the living room.

"Hmm?" The silver-haired girl lying on the sofa noticed the footsteps, turned her head to look at Mo Mo, and waved, "Welcome back."

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65. Are you really Kiana? (Part 2 of 1)

The silver-haired girl, lounging leisurely on the sofa with her legs crossed, tilted her head back, blinking her azure eyes as she gazed at Mo Mo. Then, a beautiful smile curved her lips, and she said quite naturally, "Welcome back."

Mo Mo didn't put down the large bags in her hands, but instead turned around without hesitation. [Wait a minute, I didn't go to the wrong floor.] Mo Mo frowned, full of confusion. [This address... is definitely our house.] 1 [Your first reaction was that you went to the wrong place? Surprising.] The system's tone then turned disdainful. [Escaping reality isn't like this.] Although completely baffled, Mo Mo still went inside and returned to the living room. Kiana was still leisurely swinging her two undisguised long legs on the sofa, watching Mo Mo keep going in and out. "Senior, what's wrong?" Putting the bags on the living room table, Mo Mo stared at Kiana until she felt a chill run down her spine.

"Otherwise what?" Kiana asked in surprise, a question mark appearing on her forehead. "Senior, what's wrong with you? Did we just meet yesterday? How come you don't recognize me? Did you hurt your brain and lose your memory?"

Judging from this, it really does seem to be that Kiana 2.0. The mysterious Kiana who has been in contact with him from the very beginning. [I'm thinking, why is your statement so strange? Could she be some kind of... strange species? Do you believe that if you tell her, she'll definitely beat you to death?] [I don't believe it, I bet two dollars she can't beat me.] Mo Mo thought to himself, cursing.