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

"[What's wrong with you? Ever since that silly girl number two left, you've been so absent-minded. Did she steal your soul?]" the system asked curiously. "[You... can't be right!]"

Although it was the system's usual unreliable words, Mo Mo still detected a faint hint of concern. "[Nothing, just stayed up late playing games yesterday and got up so early today, a little sleepy.]" Mo Mo lay back on the sofa, closing his eyes. Beneath the calm surface, his heart was in turmoil. Be wary of those around him? Who were they? He only had a few people around him: Xilin, Karen, and Seven. Seven, who had kept many secrets, had helped him a lot along the way, and even the secrets he had forgotten came from him. Frankly, Mo Mo didn't want to speculate about his family, whom he lived under the same roof every day, with such dark thoughts. Besides them, who else did he need to care about? "[Really, can't you just be clear?]" Wait, hiding things... hiding things? Mo Mo's brows suddenly furrowed, his heart skipped a beat. The reason he couldn't say it directly—was it because he was worried about someone overhearing? But just now, there were clearly only him and Kiana present, except for… the system. Although it didn't say a word, it had been listening to his and Kiana's conversation the whole time. A sudden possibility began to take root and sprout, gripping Mo Mo's heart and making him toss and turn on the sofa. No, no, this was absolutely impossible, impossible. Not to mention that Kiana shouldn't even know about the system's existence, even if she was really hinting at the system's existence, why would she say it like that? Could this belt, which had been by his side from the beginning, never leaving him, sharing life and death with him through so many hellish situations, really harm him? Was that really possible? Without it, he wouldn't have been alive and well until now. No matter how outspoken and erratic it was, it couldn't possibly do anything detrimental to him. This was the only thing Mo Mo firmly believed.

If even it betrays me, then who can I trust? [Are you playing mind games here? Making faces.] The system's surprised voice rang out again, [How come I never knew you were so good at creating drama before?]

People say you're wasting your talent by not doing live streaming. You know that guy, what's with the "Yao Bi Ge" guy? I'm not kidding, but I think you could totally try learning his live streaming style. After all, his brain damage is an act, while yours is real. 1.J It's the same old recipe, the same old taste.

It was still the same system; it hadn't been switched. [Why aren't you saying anything? Why are you so weak today? Come on, let's fight!] The system was unaware of Mo Mo's inner turmoil. [Silence is your beauty, so why do you sleep here?] [Then why are you singing again?]

[Oh ho, so you're not dead after all. I thought you'd suddenly died.] The system chuckled. [Why are you suddenly so withdrawn? Is something bothering you? Tell me.]

[I'm thinking about selling you to my sister for a good price, then I can roam the world freely, never having to worry about the mundane affairs of this world again. That way I won't have to bother with all this all the time. 1 [Hey, hey, hey, don't tell me you're serious.] [If you say one more word, I'll be serious. 1]

This kind of conversation had happened countless times, but Mo Mo never tired of it, and he believed that the system was also... [System.] Mo Mo spoke again.

[Bar?1]

"[Didn't you say you wouldn't let anyone speak?][Can't you read the room?]" After a sharp retort, Mo Mo continued, "[You're definitely on my side, right?]" "[Why are you suddenly asking about this again?]" the system asked, surprised. "[Why do you care so much? Just answer me.]"

[I've told you so many times, why are you so annoying...] After muttering in dissatisfaction, the system finally spoke, [Then I'll say it again, System, no matter what, it's definitely for your own good, understand? Do I need to repeat myself?] 1 [Disgusting, don't say it again.] 1 [? ? ?] The system was immediately stunned, [Damn it, you idiot.] 1 [Okay, okay, it's none of your business, let me have some peace and quiet, I'm sleepy.] Therefore, even Kiana couldn't break the trust between them with just one sentence. Let's ignore that nonsensical advice for now and ask her clearly when we have the chance.

Mo Mo yawned. "We're back!"

"Everyone, welcome back." Mo Mo, who had been planning to take a nap, sat up again and greeted everyone. "Mo Mo!" A petite purple figure jumped up and down, shrinking into a chibi shape in mid-air, accurately hitting Mo Mo's head and rubbing against it... Mo Mo, don't keep panting, it tickles!

Grabbing Xishan's shoulders, Mo Mo pulled her off his face and set her aside, then wiped his face. This had become a daily routine. "Mo Mo, don't you have to go to work today either?" Xilin asked, tilting her head up. "Because it's the weekend. I don't have to live that 997 life anymore."

Rather, the sudden abundance of free time made Mo Mo feel somewhat lost, unsure of what to do. "Speaking of which, where did you all go so early this morning?" "We went out to help!" Xilin raised her hand, answering before anyone else could. "Help?" "Yesterday, didn't the Dodilu invade Canghai City?" Karen added, "There are still many things to deal with after the disaster, so we went out to volunteer. Yes, we call them volunteers!" "Volunteers? But..." "Don't worry, Momo, we were very careful and didn't attract anyone's attention." After reassuring her, Karen said apologetically, "Sorry, we know we should be careful, but when something like this happens, we wanted to at least do our part." "It's alright, as long as we're careful." Rubbing Xilin's head, Mo Mo's unease dissipated. "Speaking of which, didn't Seven and Bellani come back with you?"

"Because of a small accident, Seven told us to come back first." Karen's voice suddenly softened, and her eyes began to wander. The unease that Mo Mo had suppressed rose again. "An accident?" Bella... she seems to have gone a bit too far." Karen stammered, "Because she attracted too much attention, it seems she was asked to do something (like) the awards ceremony. Seven was worried that Bella couldn't handle it alone, so he stayed there too."

Mo Mo could already picture the scene before her eyes. However, since it was just a commendation, not an on-the-spot arrest, it seemed there was still room for maneuver. She could only trust that Brother Seven could handle it well. "Ah, speaking of which, it's almost time. Mo Mo, have you bought the groceries? I'll go prepare lunch now." Karen changed the subject, standing up again...

"!" Mo Mo paused slightly, blocking her way. "You usually cook, Karen, and you even volunteered today, so take a break and let me do it." "It's okay, it's okay, I haven't even tried my best to control myself, I'm not tired at all." Karen naturally bypassed Mo Mo, 'Mo Mo, you work so hard, you should rest. Leave this to me...'...I want to eat something nice today..."

Mo Mo swallowed hard, then sighed and slumped back onto the sofa, utterly dejected. Xi Lin tugged at Mo Mo's hand, shaking her head in resignation. "Don't worry, Mo Mo, we still have snacks!" Hmm? Snacks? Mo Mo turned her head, and Xi Lin had already jumped off the sofa and rushed to the kitchen. "Where are my potato chips?!" The next moment, Xi Lin's mournful cry arrived as expected. "And my cola!" Mo Mo—---Mo Mo—---

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69. Mo Mo, who can never sit still

"Haa~" Mo Mo covered his mouth and yawned, his head bobbing uncontrollably as he endured the torment of drowsiness. Then, he finally mustered the courage to pounce on his weight and slumped onto the desk, eyes closed, looking every bit like a sleep-deprived couch potato. The morning sunlight streaming into the classroom from the window bathed Mo Mo in a golden glow, making him appear exceptionally peaceful. Kiana's words still lingered in his mind. Although he said he wouldn't care, Mo Mo couldn't help but toss and turn in bed—unable to fall asleep all night. Lying in bed, he reread the previous 500,000+ words over and over, finally arriving at a conclusion: There was absolutely no way a traitor could exist in his life!

Definitely! But thanks to this, just as Mo Mo was about to sink into a hazy, dreamlike state, the bell rang. He hadn't slept all night, only vaguely seeing some unfamiliar scenes in his half-awake state. Upon waking, he completely forgot them, leaving him with a sense of unease, like some unpleasant memory. "Hey, Mo Mo, the school bell is about to ring, aren't you going to sit up straight and get ready? Or do you want to follow in that silly girl's footsteps and become a proud lazy bum?" The system, unaware of Mo Mo's inner thoughts, simply asked to itself. [No, let me doze off for a few minutes, just a few minutes, I'll get up in a bit...] Mo Mo's cheek pressed against the cold desk, her vision blurred with darkness. [Anyway, the teacher hasn't come yet...]... Just as Mo Mo's consciousness was about to sink into the boundless darkness, hurried footsteps sounded from outside the classroom, rushing in and stopping beside Mo Mo's seat. Although she didn't look up, Mo Mo still had an ominous premonition. "Hey, get up!" Sure enough, a rude shout rang out, completely disrupting Mo Mo's carefully laid plans.

Mo Mo simply remained slumped over the table, pretending not to hear, and remained silent. His intuition told him that getting up now would mean no good juice. "Stop playing dead!" Seeing that verbal threats were ineffective, the person didn't give up easily, placing their hand on Mo Mo's shoulder and shaking it vigorously. "Get up, Miss!" "Kiana, let's not disturb Mo Mo's rest..." Behind the uninvited guest, a gentle voice rang out, dissuading her rude behavior. "He looks very tired." "But he's clearly pretending to sleep!" Although Kiana hadn't verbally given in, her movements softened. "Kiana, are you allowed to sleep in class, but I can't close my eyes and rest before class?" Mo Mo finally raised her head, staring at Kiana with dead fish eyes and dark circles. In a brief instant, another Kiana appeared before Mo Mo's eyes, gradually overlapping with the white-haired girl in front of her. Although they were so similar, they were still "completely different" people. At least the one in front of her was a genuine paramecium. After a brief moment of distraction, Mo Mo finally spoke, "Your lenient-on-the-rules, strict-on-the-people approach is utterly despicable. In today's practical lesson, you'd better step forward and be my sparring partner." "You said it out loud! You just want to use me as a punching bag for personal gain! You wicked thing!" Kiana slammed her hand on the table indignantly, the strong vibration and loud voice sending a jolt of pain through Mo Mo's head. "I see through you!" Mo Mo's already aching brain now felt like it was churning, a wave of dizziness washing over him. "You're so noisy." Mo Mo covered his ears, frowning and wincing in discomfort. "Kiana, what are you trying to do, rebel? It's all because you disappeared so quickly the other day. We still had a bunch of questions to ask you, and then you just vanished." Kiana glanced around, lowering her voice, but the impolite tone still lingered. "You're not getting away today!" she said, clearly ready to use torture. "Kiana, say less," Mei tugged at Kiana's sleeve, saying apologetically. "Mo, don't misunderstand. We don't mean anything by it. There are just some things we need to figure out. And we've kept your request a secret, not even from Himeko-sensei." "Well, thank you so much," Mo Mo yawned again. "I hope someone won't betray me again because of a little temptation."

"What's the use of just saying thank you? Show me something real!" Kiana rolled her eyes and spoke before Mei could react. "Alright, alright, what do you two want to ask?" Cao rubbed his eyes, stretched, and Momo sat up a little straighter, looking at Kiana and Mei. "Is there even a question? Of course, Kiana spoke without hesitation."

The school bell rang, just in time for the start of class.

Himeko's figure appeared as the school bell rang, and she entered the classroom. "Students, please return to your seats. We're about to begin class." Reaching the podium, Himeko's gaze swept around the room. "Kiana, and Mei, what are you two doing huddled around Momo? Couldn't you wait until after class to whisper something? It's class time now, please be mindful of your behavior and show some respect for your teacher, thank you." Himeko's rather abrupt and uncooperative words immediately drew a chorus of boos. The kind of boos that...everyone knows. "I'm sorry, Himeko-sensei." Mei quickly lowered her head and admitted her mistake, then gave Kiana a wink before returning to her seat. Kiana could only bite her lip resentfully, glare at Mo Mo, and sit down in front of him. [How inexplicable...] Mo Mo muttered to himself, forcing himself to concentrate. He took his textbook out of the drawer and opened it. Before he'd even turned a few pages, a crumpled piece of paper landed on his textbook. [Don't leave after class, or you'll regret it! [O., AO] !! 1]

After unfolding the crumpled paper and glancing at its contents, Mo Mo looked up and saw Kiana turn her head, waving her fist with utmost intimidation. [This silly girl is really...] Mo Mo sighed helplessly. [Isn't this better? Compared to those people whose minds are as convoluted as a nine-twist riddle, it's much easier to communicate with a silly girl like this.] [That's true.] Mo Mo didn't deny it, crumpled the paper into a ball, and stuffed it back into the drawer. [Less awkwardness, more sincerity, and the world will be a better place.]

However, it should be said that he was mentally prepared. Ever since the other Kiana acted as if she knew him quite well on the Moon Throne, he had anticipated this turn of events. Now he just had to think of a way to smooth things over. After all, he had also promised her to keep the secret.

"Ring ring ring—the bell rang as scheduled after a long lecture. 'That's all for this lesson. Everyone, please review a few important points. get out of class dismissed.' Himeko Murata, the teaching assistant, announced. 0-~~" Mo Mo leaned back in his chair and stretched, his eyes already narrowed to slits. Staying awake was his limit; as for how much he could hear? Those details didn't matter. Just as he was about to collapse onto his desk for a rest, Kiana grabbed his right hand. "Come with me!" Then, in full view of everyone, she pulled Mo Mo up from his seat and dragged him out of the classroom without a word, drawing another round of boos. Mei glanced around awkwardly, sighed, and followed dejectedly with her head down.

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70. Interrogation and Mei's "Whispers"

"Duang." After letting Mei in and confirming that no one was following, Kiana closed and locked the rooftop door. Once she was sure everything was safe, she turned to Momo, who was leaning against the railing, trembling. "Now you can't run away, can you?" Kiana clapped her hands, a smug look on her face. "W-what do you want?" Momo looked warily at Kiana as she approached. "I've made it clear beforehand, no money, no life. I advise you to give up!" Kiana looked surprised. "Who wants your money or your life!" "So you want something else? Then it's even less likely I'll give it to you." "Others..." After a slight pause, Kiana stomped her foot. "Can you be serious?!" "Sorry, sometimes I can't control myself. Please forgive me." Seeing that her goal had been achieved, Momo turned to Mei. "So, Mei..."

"Yi-kun, do you have any questions for me? If it's something I can help with, I'll definitely answer them to the best of my ability. Whether I can help or not is up to me, and what I can and can't say is also up to me. No problem." "Let's go one by one then." After exchanging glances, Mei decided to speak first. "The other day at the Moon Throne, on that giant warship, Mo-kun, do you know who she is?" Faced with both of their questions, Mo Mo lowered his head and thought for a moment before shaking his head. "I don't know." "You don't know?" Mei and Kiana exchanged surprised glances. "Didn't she say she was Kiana 0?" "Mo Mo answered matter-of-factly, "Then maybe she is Kiana." "Nonsense!" Kiana jumped out immediately, retorting, "I am Kiana! She's just an imposter! Hmm, yes, you're right." Mo Mo nodded in agreement, "If you say so, then so be it, no arguments. Who knows for sure these things?" "But that Kiana seems to know you quite well, Mo Mo," Mei continued, her tone tinged with a hint of doubt, "You really don't know her?"

"Please believe me, Mei, when I saw there were two Kianas, I was just as shocked as you were," Mo Mo replied, her expression very serious. "Well, the thing is..." Mo Mo spent a minute or two recounting her encounter with the other Kiana, omitting some unnecessary details. Mo Mo assured her she wasn't lying. "So, Mo Mo, you first met the Kiana you worked with, then you met the Kiana here, and then..."

Mei felt a little dizzy from all the twists and turns, but she still managed to keep up with Mo Mo's train of thought. "Yeah, I was kept in the dark from the beginning, just like you guys." Mo Mo nodded in agreement. "I always thought the Kiana I knew was this Kiana, not that Kiana." So the Kiana I saw with you before, Mo Mo, was that Kiana, not this one? ° Hmm, it was that one, not this one. [Are you two playing tongue twisters? This and that, can't you see you've confused this silly girl?] [???1] With the system's prompt, Mo Mo glanced at Kiana standing next to him. Kiana's eyes were lifeless, as if her thoughts had left this world, and she had completely given up thinking. Perhaps Mo Mo's explanation was still too difficult for her to understand, tying her thoughts into a dead knot.

"I see." Mei finally understood the question that had been bothering her. Had she been misunderstanding all along? [The relationship between Mo and Kiana wasn't what she thought?] Mei pondered silently. [No, no, no, it must be because of the other Kiana that Mo misunderstood as well; he was a victim too.] But this made the other person's identity, motives, and everything else even more perplexing. Mei had hoped to get information about the other Kiana from Mo, but the result was—"I know nothing," basically nothing. This was getting her nowhere. The only lead had gone cold.

"So, Mo, did you see Kiana again later?" Mei pressed on relentlessly. "Or did she come looking for you again?" Mo Mo's heart tightened, and he asked in return, "Why do you ask?" I was just asking a simple question... Mei didn't seem to notice Mo Mo's strangeness; instead, her own expression suddenly became awkward. After all, you two... After a long silence, Mo Mo sighed and replied, "I'm sorry, no. It's possible." Mo Mo gritted his teeth, "Really not." [Between the second idiot and this girl, you still chose the former?] [Because...] Mo Mo's tone paused slightly, [Admiration for breaking up relationships.] Okay, of course, that was a joke. But both emotionally and logically, Mo Mo felt that his choice was not wrong. "Then there's nothing I can do..." Mei sighed. "I'm sorry." Mo Mo lowered his head. "It's alright." But Mei comforted him instead, "It's not your fault, Mo. Didn't you also never know the truth?"

Suddenly, a sense of guilt for deceiving an innocent young girl welled up in Mo Mo's heart, occupying a corner of her soul. "Forgive me, Mei-kun, but if the truth comes out now, it might not be a good thing." "I will truthfully relay what you said earlier to Himeko-sensei and the headmistress. Thank you for your cooperation. Oh dear, you're being too polite; after all, I didn't really help much." Mo Mo scratched her head and smiled sheepishly. "I hope my explanation can fool Himeko and Theresa as well," Kiana said suddenly to the Kiana who was gradually turning into a statue beside her. "Hmm?" Kiana instantly returned to normal. "Mei, are you guys done?" "Yes." Mei nodded, then continued, "Then you should go back first. I have something to talk to Mo about alone." Kiana's suspicious gaze swept over Mo Mo, a fierce glint flashing in her eyes. "You, you should remember what I told you before, right?" "I remember, I remember, I haven't forgotten." Mo Mo nodded perfunctorily, then secretly asked in his mind, "[By the way, what is she referring to?]" [The system's voice disappeared for a while, then rang out again, "[I've got it, I've got it. It's probably something about you not having any ulterior motives towards this girl named Raiden Mei.]" Hmm, as expected of Kiana. "I hope what you're saying is true, otherwise..." Kiana didn't finish her sentence, but just gave Mo Mo a "you know what I mean" look, and then gestured with her hand as if pointing a gun at Mo Mo's head a few times. "Then I'll go first, Mei, you should come down early too."

Kiana strode towards the rooftop door, opened it, and stepped into the dark stairwell. Then, hiding behind a half-closed window, she secretly watched everything unfolding on the rooftop. No way, if she really left so obediently, she wouldn't be Kiana Kaslana. Through the thin crack, Kiana vaguely heard a few indistinct words: "Please... ... Practice... - ...."

Something like that? There's definitely a problem. Kiana frowned, realizing things weren't so simple. She wanted to listen more carefully, but then she saw Mei bow slightly to Mo Mo before turning and walking towards the door. She could only quickly slip away, tiptoeing downstairs. She buried her questions in her heart for the time being.

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71. Mei-chan's Evening Solo Classes

"Mo Mo, are you going out?" Xilin put down her game controller, turned to Mo Mo, and said, a potato chip she had just bought dangling from her mouth. "It's already so late! Come play games with me!" "What about your homework today? Trying to get away with it again?" Mo Mo gently rubbed Xilin's cheek. "If you keep getting so engrossed in games, I'll hand over your game console. I'll play by myself, and I won't buy you any more games!" Xilin stammered, "I'm sorry." After Mo Mo reluctantly let go, she rubbed her flushed face. "But we're about to eat..."

"I'll be late if I don't go now, so I won't eat. I'll eat out." Mo Mo said quite naturally. "Then I'm off." "Wait!" Xilin suddenly jumped up and grabbed Mo Mo's hand, lowering her head and saying in a low voice, "I want some too." Mo Mo patted Xilin's head, gave her a thumbs up, and walked towards the entrance, calling out towards the kitchen, "Karen, I'm going out for a bit, I might be back a little late, so don't wait for me." "Huh?" Karen poked her head out from the kitchen, "Aren't you sure you want to eat before you go? Dinner will be ready soon." "No need, I'll be late if I don't hurry, I'm leaving now, see you later!"

The heavy slam of the door brought the hastily delivered dialogue to a close. "Really... Momo's been refusing to eat at home more and more lately..." Karen sighed in annoyance, but quickly recovered, "I hope he's not too tired from work... Oh right, Sirin-chan, come wash your hands and get ready for dinner. There's something you like to eat tonight." "I... I suddenly remembered I haven't done my homework yet!" Karen's words startled Sirin, who immediately put down the controller she had just picked up and replied without thinking, "I'm going to study first!" "Oh right, I forgot you've been playing video games all day. I'll supervise your homework after we eat. Go wash your hands!"

After washing and arranging all the dishes in the sink, Mei untied her apron and said towards the living room, "Remember to do your homework; I'll check it when you get back." Wait, Mei, you're going out? Kiana was startled, turned to look at the kitchen, then instantly turned back. "Ah! Bronya, you took advantage of me! How despicable!"

With Bronya's fluid combo and ultimate move, Kiana's character screamed and collapsed, the words "K.0" flashing on the screen announcing the game's end. "It was that stupid Kiana who lost focus. Bronya just seized the opportunity. And with less than 20% of Kiana's remaining health, her chances of winning were less than 2%, posing absolutely no threat to Bronya's victory," Bronya calmly analyzed, then asked Mei, who was leaving the kitchen, "Mei-neechan, are you going out so late? Um, I made an appointment with someone." Mei smiled slightly. "Bronya, don't play too long. Keep an eye on Kiana for me." "Made an appointment?" Kiana's heart tightened, remembering the secret conversation between Mei and Momo on the rooftop earlier that day. Although she hadn't heard clearly what they said, at this time... something was wrong, definitely wrong. That scoundrel must have used sweet talk to deceive the innocent and kind Mei, plotting against her! "I'm going out now," Mei said one last time before pushing open the door and leaving. Kiana stood up as the door closed. "I'm going out too." Then a giant robot blocked her way. "Bronya, what are you doing!"

"Idiot Kiana hasn't finished her homework yet." Bronya raised her hand expressionlessly. "Bronya won't let you pass; this is Mei's request." "Is this the time to worry about homework?" Kiana scratched her head impatiently. "Don't you worry about Mei, Bronya?" Mei isn't like idiot Kiana; she's not a child anymore. "Ugh, there's no way to explain this to a child like you who doesn't understand anything. Anyway, get out of the way; I need to protect Mei!" Kiana refused. Mei would protect herself. No matter how Kiana moved, she couldn't break through the Heavy Rabbit's blockade. "And Bronya's knowledge is at least 100 times richer than Kiana's." "Get out of the way!" "No."

Walking lightly along the secluded path, Mei followed the streetlights to the agreed-upon location. After cautiously glancing back a few times to make sure no one had seen her, she opened the slightly ajar door and entered the training hall. The deserted hall was exceptionally quiet at night. Mei walked slowly down the dark corridor until she turned a corner and saw a light. Someone was already waiting inside. Seeing the light, Mei quickened her pace. Approaching the lit hall, she saw someone already sitting on a seat at the edge, waiting. "Sorry, Mo-kun, I'm late," Mei said apologetically as she approached. "Have you been waiting long?" It was a little... cough cough, but it wasn't a big deal. Mo Mo stuffed another hamburger into his mouth. He forced down the inappropriate lines, "Please wait a moment, let me eat dinner." "Huh?" Mei's expression became hesitant. "So late... is it because of me?" "Don't worry about it, I just wanted to try something different today." Mo Mo swallowed the last bite. He picked up his cola, took a sip, and stood up satisfied, stretching. "Okay, let's begin." "Mo Mo, do you know why I asked you to come?" Mei seemed a little surprised. "I can probably guess," Mo Mo replied vaguely.

[Shouldn't this be the kind of situation where you misunderstand and think she's about to confess to you, leading to all sorts of fantasies? Why did you see through it so easily? This doesn't fit your brain-dead persona at all!] The system's surprise mirrored Mei's. [Because I know my place... Anyway, shut up!] 1 "Since you've said so, Mo-kun, then I don't need to hide it anymore." Mei's expression gradually hardened. "Ever since I witnessed Mo-kun's confrontation with your sister the day before yesterday, I haven't been able to suppress the urge to spar with Mo-kun. I hope you can grant me this small wish. Please, Mo..."

"Actually, I don't really care, but..." Mo Mo scratched his cheek sheepishly, "Actually, I can't say I have any skill in swordsmanship."

"Please don't be so modest, Mo. Mei has been practicing swordsmanship since childhood due to family reasons, and I have achieved some success in this field, but I don't believe I can reach the same level as you, Mo. Your swordsmanship skills are probably among the best in the world." Mei looked directly into Mo Mo's eyes and said very seriously.

What should we do? It seems like we've been blown into the sky.

"But this feeling is surprisingly good!" I'm not being modest, it's just that my situation is rather special. To display that level of skill, I must... you know." Mo Mo gave Mei a knowing look. "After all, I'm from China. I don't even know a little bit about the swordsmanship of your Far East region, Mei. I just practice a few times when I have free time. How can I compare to a swordsmanship family like yours, Mei? If your level is only considered modest, then I wonder how many people don't even have the confidence to hold a sword... I wouldn't dare say that. Mei still has a long way to go. Mo's skills are far superior." "Not at all, Mei, you are still better." "[Hey you two, is that enough?! Is this mutual flattery fun? Less talk and more action is more practical. Don't forget what you're here for.1[So, you clueless belt, what do you know?]" "Ahem, anyway, as I said before, I really can't offer any guidance on your swordsmanship, Mei. But if you just need a sparring partner, then I'd be happy to oblige, if you don't mind." Finally, Mo Mo unilaterally ended the endless mutual flattery. "No, that's enough. It was originally Mei's wishful thinking, so it's great that Mo Mo agreed." Mei nodded, her eyes filled with undisguised joy. 'Well then, without further ado, let's get started. Please wait here for a moment, Mo Mo, I'll go get a sword and be right back.'

"Wait a minute." Is there anything else, Mo-kun? "Sparring is fine, but I hope Mei-kun will mention this to others as little as possible, and preferably choose a secluded spot like this to avoid causing trouble. I hope you can understand, Mei-kun." "No problem, I'll keep it a secret." Mei nodded readily. "Then I'll go get the knife." "Go ahead."

When Mei returned to the arena with a wooden sword from the adjacent equipment room, Mo Mo had already transformed into Sakura Empyrea and was quietly standing in the center of the arena, waiting.

"Even though I've seen it once, it still seems unbelievable..." Mei couldn't help but take a few more glances before quickly explaining, "Don't misunderstand, Mo-kun, I'm just curious. Besides, it seems Mo-kun is hiding quite a secret." "It's alright." After transforming, Mo Mo's tone unconsciously took on a cold edge. "Let's begin." Mo-kun..." After getting into position, Mei looked at Mo Mo, who was still empty-handed and unmoved, and couldn't help but ask, "Where's your sword?"

“Using a tangible sword is still too dangerous.” “But without a sword… how can we spar?” “Hmm? Does that mean we can’t use swordsmanship without a sword?” Mo Mo chuckled softly, then looked up, a smile curving his lips. “A sword is not such an inconvenient thing.”

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72. Husband is currently committing a crime (?), Kiana behind the door (2/2 of 3)

"A sword is not such an inconvenient thing." Facing Mei, who held a wooden sword, Mo Mo, whose hands were empty, said this. His words and actions exuded a strong sense of confidence, or perhaps arrogance. [I remember this line! You said it in the first volume!] The system suddenly spoke up, [I also remember that you used this line to fool that kid Otto back then. What, are you planning to fool this little girl?] [Fool my ass, today I'm really going to open your eyes.] [Yo ho, impressive Mo, come on, little Mo, hurry up and give me a show.] [You'd better watch this.] "A sword is not such an inconvenient thing..." Mei repeated softly, still not understanding. "Mo, what does this mean? Mei doesn't understand yet. Please enlighten me." "Nothing special, just the literal meaning." After a light laugh, Mo Mo stretched out his hands and clasped them together, looking directly at Mei's eyes, and asked again, "Now, what do you see?" "See...point..." Mei's question stopped abruptly, her eyes widening as if she had seen something incredible. "I'll ask again." Mo Mo remained in that posture and continued to ask, "Is there really no sword in my hand?" Mei didn't answer. The hand holding the sword gradually lowered, and she raised her right hand to look up, staring intently at Mo Mo's hands. Mo Mo's question was utterly inexplicable. His hands were clearly holding only air. There should only be air... But in the dim light, something seemed to appear between Mo Mo's hands, yet it seemed to vanish in an instant. When Mei shook her head and looked again, the blurry shadow gradually became clear—a katana that was all too familiar to her was now in Mo Mo's hand. The hilt, the tsuba, and the blade were all clearly visible. "...Mei couldn't believe what she was seeing." A person, out of thin air, "created" a katana in their hand? [Holy crap, wow, amazing!] The system's voice was equally astonished. [This thing is actually real! I thought you were just making it up to fool people! Where did you learn this trick? Unbelievable!] 1 [Didn't I tell you? I learned it from a manga, didn't you forget?] 1 [Oh.] The system suddenly realized, [So all these past few months you've been posing there whenever you have free time is for this? I thought you were under some kind of spell.]

"It's like playing 'Red Light, Green Light' with someone who can't see." 1...."It seems you can see, Mei-kun," Mo Mo continued, "Then things are much simpler. But... Mei still finds everything happening before her eyes unbelievable. What exactly happened? Mo-kun, you clearly..."

"I clearly didn't have a sword, did I? You're right, I really don't have a sword in my hand." Mo Mo spread his hands, and the katana that was clearly visible vanished without a trace in an instant, as if what Mei had seen earlier was just an illusion. "???" "But, once you reach a certain level, your stance is essentially a sword, that's roughly the idea?" Mo Mo carefully chose his words and slowly said, then put his hands together again, and the katana reappeared in his hands. "No sword in hand, but a sword in heart... Hehe, just kidding. Mo Mo doesn't have that high a level. He's only using the 'Yae Sakura' technique to create this effect. He's a novice with only a smattering of swordsmanship knowledge, perhaps not even a beginner, but he's also a master swordsman who grasps the principles of swordsmanship." "Incredible..." Mei's eyes gleamed with a strange light, but she continued to ask, "But even so, Mo Mo, what are you going to use to attack?"

"What about blocking my attack?" [Yeah, air is just air, it can't just condense out of thin air... Okay.] The system didn't finish speaking either, [I forgot...]

"I haven't mastered that mysterious sword aura yet." 1 "Temporarily? You mean you'll actually be able to do it later? You're the Swift Wind Swordsman Hasage?" 1 "That's my ideal idol." 1 "Parry? Not necessary." Holding his sword, Mo Mo answered casually. "Is that so? Then that's perfect." The seemingly contemptuous and rude words didn't anger Mei. "Then Mei will go all out! Hokushin Ittō-ryū, Raiden Mei, here I come! Ah, um, well... I don't know what style this is, sorry, but anyway, here I come!" After stammering for a while, Mo Mo simply stopped thinking about the formalities and got into a fighting stance with Mei. Although the scene of one wielding a sword and the other empty-handed looked extremely strange, Mei didn't dare to be careless at all, focusing intently on Mo Mo's every move. Where will he attack from?

Left? Right? Or should we go straight for it? Or rather, will it even work?

Mei couldn't help but think. But in that instant of distraction, she missed Mo Mo's movement. She only saw the previously solemn and motionless figure flash past her, stopping in front of her, his hands slashing downwards... Mei's body reacted faster than her vision. She felt the fact that "I've been struck" much faster. After recovering from her daze, Mei blankly lowered her head, looking at Mo Mo, who was still in the downward-slashing posture. "How is it? Do you feel anything?" Mo Mo stood up, shook his hands, and asked. "...You were struck?" Mei said uncertainly.

"From here, to here." Mo Mo reached out and tapped Mei's forehead, moving his hand vertically downwards. "A very smooth slash." "I am utterly powerless to retaliate," Mei murmured to herself. Although objectively speaking, she was indeed unharmed, she had felt it. The cold blade easily sliced ​​through her skin, pierced through the layer of fat, severed her bones, and finally reached her soft internal organs. Her body had felt it, the feeling of being slashed, a feeling she could only experience once. But she was still alive because Mo Mo ultimately had no sword in his hand. Only now did Mei understand the meaning of Mo Mo's earlier words. Why not parry? Because there was no need. "Mei, you were distracted just now," Mo Mo bluntly pointed out Mei's mistake. "Yes, it was really too rude of me. I was the one who extended the invitation, yet I didn't even doubt Mo's skills." Mei's face darkened, and she bowed deeply to Mo Mo. "I'm so sorry!" "No need for that." Mo Mo quickly turned his back and said in a very serious tone, "For Mei, you should at least be equipped with Valkyrie armor to be considered an equal in a fight, so you don't need to worry about it." [Yo, yo, won't you take a few more glances? It's very exciting, you don't usually have the chance. 1 [Get lost! 1]

Although Mo Mo wanted to reprimand the system, it was truly extraordinary. No wonder it was Mei; Mo Mo's skills were something Mei herself couldn't match. Mei straightened up and said seriously, "Mei knows this all too well. Even if Mei were to concentrate fully, she could only see Mo Mo's movements; she couldn't possibly dodge or counterattack."

Compared to Kiana, Mei is much more serious.

"Mei..." Mo Mo wanted to comfort Mei again, but found that Mei's expression was not as gloomy as he had imagined. Instead, it was full of energy. "Please continue, Mo-kun, don't waste any more time!" Mei picked up her wooden sword, having already recovered from her previous defeat. "Mei can't wait to continue to learn from Mo-kun's swordsmanship! Without having to endure physical pain, she can experience the urgency of life and death and unparalleled swordsmanship."

"For a seeker of the Dao who pursues a higher realm, is there anything more fortunate than this?" "Truly worthy of Mei." Seeing Mei recover so quickly, Mo Mo breathed a sigh of relief. "Then I shall humbly accept." Taking a deep breath, Mo Mo raised his hand. Even without his hands together, Mei could see the blade gradually appearing in his hand. In fact, it was even clearer than before. Even the patterns on the blade were clearly visible. Mo Mo waved his hand, but the longsword did not disappear. "...I can already feel its weight." After muttering to himself, a smile appeared on Mo Mo's lips. "Come on."

"Bronya, really, she actually stopped me from protecting Mei..." Kiana muttered in dissatisfaction, hurrying along the path Mei had previously walked on.

She insisted on finishing her homework before allowing her to leave. How annoying! I wonder how Mei is doing... Damn it! Kiana quickened her pace involuntarily. She remembered the location was the training gym, right? Upon arriving, Kiana saw the lights still on. It was here! Kiana quickly entered the training gym, slowing her pace in the dark corridor, afraid of making any unnecessary noise and being noticed. [Got it! 1]

Kiana spotted the source of the light. She tiptoed over and gently opened a crack in the door, peeking inside. She saw Mei and a slightly "unfamiliar" figure leaning against each other—a figure Kiana remembered as someone from the Moon Throne.

In an instant, Kiana felt an overwhelming surge of courage and was about to push open the door when she heard a voice from the other side. "...It's such a blessing to have met you at St. Freya Academy..." Her hand froze in mid-air.

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73. Kiana jump, kick, sleep

Behind this thin door, what is happening? A scene that evokes so many thoughts... In the vast space, only two figures stand in the center of the venue. The black-haired girl gently leans against the cherry-haired girl (?), resting her head on her breasts. They listen to the rhythm of their heartbeats, feeling each other's warm body temperature. The cherry-haired girl (?) also gently embraces the black-haired girl's slender waist, her delicate nose touching the long, glossy black hair, inhaling its faint fragrance, her eyes filled with undisguised tenderness.

"Mo-kun," the black-haired girl said softly, her face flushed with shyness, "meeting you at St. Freya Academy is like the world to Mei."

"Shh—" A slender, pale finger touched the black-haired girl's lips. The cherry-haired girl's (?) gaze, filled with tender affection, gently caressed her delicate cheek. "To put it another way, Mei, we have a long time ahead of us, a long road ahead of us. Would you be willing to walk it hand in hand with me?" The black-haired girl closed her eyes, raised her flushed cheeks, and stood on tiptoe. "Mei..." The cherry-haired girl (?) also lowered her head. The already slightly warm temperature seemed even more intense in the ambiguous atmosphere.

Kiana stood behind, her hands covering her face. The blush-inducing, mind-blowing images flashing through her mind caused her temperature to rise steadily, finally reaching a breaking point, a wisp of smoke rising from her head. "Mei, my Mei..." Kiana felt her heart filled with an emotion she had never experienced before. This emotion gradually transformed into an unending, overwhelming grief, and finally, into waves of murderous intent. Mei couldn't be wrong; it was all that guy's fault! He had deceived Mei's feelings! Kiana's mind "connected," fueling her murderous intent, ignited a raging fire of anger, aimed directly at the person she believed had "deceived" Mei.

Rage level 0% - -10% - -% - -60% - -MAX!!! Kiana felt a surge of power coursing through her body. She took a deep breath and kicked open the slightly ajar door of the arena. "Hey!"

A loud, angry voice instantly echoed throughout the stadium.

Mo Mo and Mei simultaneously turned to look at the open door. They saw a silver-haired girl, her face flushed, her chest heaving with breathlessness. Beneath her raised eyebrows were eyes burning with intense fire. "Kiana?" Mo Mo and Mei exclaimed in unison. They then exchanged a glance, both seeing surprise on each other's faces, before exchanging a brief question with their eyes. "Kiana, what are you doing here?"

"Did you tell her?" "No, I didn't! Aren't you two communicating with your eyes? How can you tell the pronunciation?" [You don't need to know so much about her bad deeds!] [If you don't know, you don't know. Who cares?] The system said disdainfully, then continued gloatingly, [But now there's a show to watch. The "caught in the act" people are here. Let's see what you do now.] [What can I do? Mei and I are completely innocent. The innocent are innocent, the guilty are guilty. A clear conscience fears no accusation. Does Kiana think she can slander someone's innocence for no reason?]

"Kiana, let me explain..." Seeing Kiana standing at the door, her face contorted with rage, Mei hurriedly waved her hands, trying to explain in a flustered manner. However, this helpless look seemed to only have the opposite effect, making people more suspicious. "Mo and I were just..." "Alright, Mei, you don't need to say anymore!" Kiana interrupted Mei abruptly, speaking decisively. "Kiana..." Mei shrank back a step. "I understand you, Mei." Kiana closed her eyes and took a deep breath, then opened them and glared at Mo Mo, her anger burning even more intensely, "It's definitely all this bastard's fault!" What the fxxk? My fault?" Mo Mo pointed innocently at himself, "Kiana, I'm warning you, don't just spout nonsense!"

[Wait, wait, wait, can't you at least try to maintain a certain image, Kiana?] [But I'm being misunderstood like this now, I don't have the time to pretend to be aloof.] "I won't listen, I won't listen!" Kiana shook her head, her two braids swinging back and forth. "Stop talking nonsense, I won't listen to your explanation!"

This kind of tantrum and whining is so reminiscent of something I've seen before. "I won't let you get away with this, get out of here!" Kiana suddenly turned around and strode into the darkness of the corridor. "That's it?" Mo Mo was completely baffled by Kiana's behavior. He thought it would escalate into a full-blown fight, but it just ended like that? This isn't like Kiana.

Just as Mei was about to say something, a series of hurried footsteps echoed in the pitch-black corridor. "Ora ...

This baffling maneuver truly stunned Mo Mo. "So you were just taking a running start!" After her charge, Kiana leaped high into the air, blocking the bright lights from the stadium's upper levels. "This...this move is...it's the same leg technique Kiana used before, the one that descends from the sky. And now, she's jumping higher than ever before. The familiar aerial spin 0*, no, that's not right, it's 1080*. This unprecedented attempt brought unprecedented power."

"Die, Momo!" Kiana, her eyes blinded by rage, unleashed a fierce kick at Momo. "Whoa!" [Quick, Momo, now's the time to bravely spread your arms and take this flying kick to prove your strength. You've been enhanced, hurry up!]

[Go away! I'm not a turtle!] Facing Kiana's deadly attack descending from the sky, Mo Mo stared intently, calculating, then... took a step to the side. "Bang!"

Kiana's flying kick struck the smooth ground with perfect accuracy, the dull thud echoing through the empty arena. "Wow--" Mo Mo exclaimed expressionlessly, "Truly worthy of the training hall floor, it's completely unharmed. This must be the power of the monster world, truly extraordinary. [Wow, so that's what you're amazed about!]" "Ah, Kiana, are you alright?" Mei quickly crouched down, helping the bewildered Kiana up, asking with concern. "Did you faint?" Mo Mo also bent down, "You shouldn't be injured, right?" After a dizzying moment, Kiana's normal thoughts finally returned, and her blurred vision gradually cleared. The most striking thing was a pair of pink ears only a foot away from her face.

Enraged, Kiana slapped the animal ears aside without a word. "???" Mo Mo, covering his ears, straightened up. "Kiana, what's wrong with you?!" [What explanation do you have! In the quiet of the night, in the stadium—to a lone man... oh no, a lone woman and a man, with witnesses and evidence, what explanation is there?] "I! You! I! Mei!" Kiana stammered for a long time, still unable to utter a single word. But her still-burning anger had completely erupted! Kiana explained softly, "It has nothing to do with Mo. I asked Mo out." [Oh wow, perfect explanation, I give it full marks.] The system said gloatingly. "What! Mei, you—" Kiana looked at Mei in disbelief, her voice trembling, and then covered her chest. "No, no, although I asked Mo to meet me alone tonight, this place was chosen by Mo!" Realizing she had misspoke, Mei quickly added. "You—" Kiana gritted her teeth and turned to look at Mo Mo, the word "bastard" stuck in her throat, unable to be uttered. "I treated you as a friend, and you actually..."

"No, I didn't!" Mo Mo had to defend his reputation. "Don't talk nonsense!" "I... I heard everything!" Kiana's throat bobbed, her resentful voice even carrying a hint of aggrieved sobs. "You two, always saying 'meeting is a blessing' and 'there's still a long time ahead'... So you heard it all." Mo Mo sighed. "That was actually..." He just meant to say that they could meet alone again sometime in the future. There really wasn't anything else, Kiana, don't misunderstand." Mei explained anxiously before Mo Mo could.

"I... me!" Kiana struggled to say something, but the next moment her legs gave way, her eyes rolled back, her head lolled to the side, and she collapsed into Mei's arms, instantly fainting. "Kiana! What's wrong, Kiana!" Mei, seeing the situation was dire, shook her violently. "Kiana, pull yourself together! Kiana!!!"