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

What on earth is she doing?... This can't be right, Mo Zai, you shouldn't have any enemies in this world, so why is someone suddenly trying to kill you? In a flash, the system considered a possibility: [Could it be that the organization has extended its reach into this world?]

"[You mean Rita?]" The system quickly understood Mo Mo's meaning. "[Really? You have no past grudges or recent conflicts with her, so why would she treat you like this? She was perfectly normal at noon... Could it be that she felt you neglected her and held a grudge, so she planned to take you down?]" "[If only it were that simple, but I doubt it. Do you think I'm some unlucky lancer with a beauty mark under my eye?]" Mo Mo scoffed.

As one of the only three Valkyries of Schicksal, Rita's only difference from the other two is her shrewdness and deep-seated calculations. One second she might be all smiles and concern, the next she could be holding a scythe to her neck. [Just as I thought! I knew that two-faced girl was a complete bad woman!] The system suddenly became indignant. "What a beast! Mo Mo, what are you planning to do with her?" ["You think you can just do whatever you want? Who are you?"] Mo Mo retorted angrily. ["She's the undisputed strongest Valkyrie of Schicksal—not some fake level 5 Valkyrie just because she's unequipped."] Yes, that's right, Mo Mo is implying that I'm the cutest Eri in the world. ["So, transform?"] The system asked. ["Her attacks have paused for so long, I feel like we don't have much time left. I'm worried that transforming would play right into her hands."] Mo Mo weighed the twig in his hand, which had only a slight weight. But if he didn't transform... he might not survive to leave this place. "Rustle--" A barely perceptible rustling sound of branches and leaves rang out. "!!!" Immediately following was a chill that shot up his spine to his brain.

A flash of cold light streaked past Mo Mo, leaving a gruesome gash on his back before vanishing in an instant. Mo Mo, barely able to turn around, only caught a blurry glimpse of her figure out of the corner of his eye. No, he couldn't keep up with her speed at all.

Mo Mo silently reached behind her back and touched it. Only her clothes were torn, barely a hair's breadth from drawing blood. However, another thing was confirmed. [It seems she's testing you, Mo Zai.] The system also sensed something amiss. [Looks like this is why she didn't just stand in front of you and kill you outright. She's hiding herself before making a final judgment... Tsk, I originally thought she was the kind of woman who'd rather kill a bunch of innocent people than let one guilty person go free.]

[But I don't think she'll let me off so easily.] [So what are you planning to do? Transform and fight her head-on?] 1. The system asked the boss.

If only it were that simple. The fear is that Rita, having gotten the information, will sneak away unnoticed, leaving me completely ripped off. [Don't daydream, she'll be here soon.] Seeing Mo Mo's lack of response, the system's voice sounded somewhat anxious. [Who knows, maybe she'll chop you up next time?] [Let's see if she can pull it off.] Mo Mo flipped his hand and gripped the...twig.

[Excuse me? Are you serious? This isn't the time for you to show off. What are you planning to do with that little stick? Don't be a coward. At worst, you can transform and beat her up. If you're worried about her leaking secrets, just train her into a hot-blooded weapon with a brain full of eroticism. If you don't know how, I can teach you! Playing around is fine, but don't gamble with my life! Don't do anything rash! 1 [Stop talking nonsense! 1 Mo Mo interrupted without room for argument, [Quiet down. If I misunderstand, you'll be beheaded and you can go cry somewhere else. 1]

Now he had to exert all his strength to perceive the slightest movement around him. In a blind spot obscured by dense foliage, a pair of eyes were staring intently at him. He had to catch her movements. [Yes, that's it...] In a corner unseen by Mo Mo, a crescent-shaped blade silently waited among the branches.

Waiting for the next opportunity. ...or so? ] Gripping the giant scythe that seemed disproportionate to her slightly slender frame, Rita's gaze darted through the slit to Mo Mo. [This stance, is it the style from the Far East? And... tree branch] But it doesn't matter. Just reveal your deepest secret, Captain. Otherwise... you'll die!

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82. A victory in an instant

In the quiet stillness of the deserted surroundings, Mo Mo stood silently in the fading light of the setting sun, holding a tree branch, motionless as if transformed into a statue. He awaited the attack that might come from an unknown angle. [It's over, this child is completely stupid.] The system muttered to itself, [Why did the cerebral palsy have to worsen at this time?] Clearly, in the system's view, Mo Mo's actions were futile. Mo Mo didn't respond to the system's questioning. He had no time to care about the system's nonsense; he only needed to prove himself with actions. No one knew if Rita would lose patience again and point the weapon at his exposed neck, so he had to be on high alert. Although he held a small, fragile tree branch, it didn't seem to offer any sense of security. But it didn't matter. He held his breath, calming his mind.

Unlike any previous head-on battle, this one would be decided in a split second. While equally dangerous, it felt completely different, like two opposing cowboys in a Western movie. It was like a duel between ancient swordsmen on a narrow path, where the brave would prevail. You had to calm your racing blood; everything would be decided in a flash. It was incredibly exciting!

[But can you please not drag me into your thrill-seeking spree? 0 0 woo 0 1111] The system continued to yell. The sun was still setting. This attack was spaced further apart than the previous two. Mo Mo understood Rita's meaning perfectly; she was giving him more time to prepare, to show whether he was worthy of surviving her.

"[Looks like you're ready, Captain.]" Rita tightened her grip on the handle, raising her scythe and glancing casually behind Mo Mo's ear. "[Then let Rita see if you're someone worth noting and reporting.]" The sharp blade gently sliced ​​through the branches before her. "What use could such a thin twig be?" "[I've got it.]" Mo Mo was certain that Rita had her eye on him. This feeling of being locked on meant the next attack was imminent. Crisis. Close. Taking a deep breath, Mo Mo suppressed his rapidly beating heart.

Otherwise, the heartbeat would also be affected, right? Come on, bad woman! ] "Shasha is still behind me! The figure that has arrived behind me in an instant has given me no chance to turn around. So just stand still, use your waist to generate power, use your waist to swing the knife... cough cough, the branch. Contact, only for a moment." Snap 2 Mo Mo glanced at the half-broken branch in his hand, and touched the cut on his shoulder. Crimson liquid gradually seeped from the cut, staining a corner of his clothes, but it wasn't serious... It should be considered a success, right?

Mo Mo was certain he had also attacked Rita, but it could only be considered a draw at best. However, her speed was simply too fast; he could only see a shadow. After brushing past Mo Mo, Rita darted into another patch of shadow, leaning against a tree, scythe in her hand, and clutching a small piece of fabric in her other. [I really don't know if the Captain did this intentionally or by chance.] A piece of fabric covering her ample bosom was missing from her exquisitely crafted black and white lace maid outfit, revealing a glimpse of her fair southern hemisphere—not something a proper gentleman should do; what a perverse sense of humor.

However, to reach such a level solely through skill without being a Valkyrie is truly exceptional. [It seems the Captain is no ordinary person... I'm really curious where Lady Theresa found him.] Rita quickly thought, turning to look at Mo Mo. [But this should be about right. Hmm?] Through the gaps in the branches, Rita saw Mo Mo casually flick the remaining half of the branch in his hand, empty-handed, and once again assume a sword-wielding stance. Just like when he sparred with Mei. [What are you planning now? Don't tell me you're getting carried away and want to risk your life to seriously spar with Rita.] [Of course, I want to show her the true strength of the self-proclaimed Number One Sword Saint of China.] Mo Mo replied without hesitation. [I feel like I've found him.]

With the previous setup, Mo Mo now held a slightly blurry, sharp blade in his hand. He needed Rita to believe he was a peerless swordsman; that would save him a lot of trouble. A mere swordsman could be reduced to ashes by a missile—what was the big deal? Yes, as long as he made her think that way, Mo Mo would win. That was the ultimate deception! However, without transforming, his technique was far from being completely free, but putting on a show was enough. It seemed it was time to show Rita a real trick. [...] Hidden behind the tree, Rita also glimpsed the faintly visible blade. Superpowers? Necromancer's powers?

[It's purely technical.] Rita deduced in her mind. [Captain... is he inviting Rita? Interesting.]

Rita, who had originally planned to retreat temporarily, was intrigued by Mo Mo. [Then let me experience it.] Rita's desire to retreat had completely vanished. [The Captain's true strength.] [Looks like she's taken the bait.] Mo Mo and Rita had tacitly reached a consensus, and the time was almost up. Mo Mo glanced at the half of the license plate he had stepped on out of the corner of his eye, silently calculating in his mind. This was the final confrontation. Mo Mo, fghing! He cheered himself on, clenched his fists, and closed his eyes. Since he couldn't see it no matter what, he would entrust everything to his body, which had struggled on the edge of life and death countless times and survived countless hellish battles.

Even the subtle hostility gradually became clearer. Yes, that's it. Mo Mo's lips curved into a smile. If he were in his transformed state, he should be able to locate Rita, who was hiding in the shadows. Unfortunately, for now, that's all he can do. Now, all he needs to do is wait, wait for that thing to come.

Mo Mo's ears twitched slightly—he heard it, the sound of an engine rising from afar, growing clearer. "Let's end it with this one sword strike," he spoke for the first time. Because he believed she could hear him. "[As you wish.]" Rita moved to directly behind Mo Mo. "[Captain.]"

Come on. 1

On one occasion, the two moved in perfect unison.

[My God, my superb dynamic vision allowed me to see this unparalleled clash perfectly... Did you think I'd say that?!] the system suddenly exclaimed.

"Whether you can see it or not!" Mo Mo cursed under his breath, flicking his right hand, splattering blood on the ground, and stumbled into the belated bus.

"Drive!" The first thing Mo Mo shouted at the driver after getting on the bus was, "What did you say?" The driver was still a little confused. "I told you to drive faster, didn't you hear me!" Perhaps the bloodstains on Mo Mo's shoulder were too conspicuous, because the driver quickly pulled down his hat and slammed on the gas pedal. Finally, Rita, clutching her groin, watched helplessly as the bus started moving, disappearing into the distance amidst the engine noise and exhaust fumes. "That's really... incredible skill, truly eye-opening." As the sensation of being slashed in the groin gradually subsided, Rita slowly stood up. "But don't even think about escaping now!"

"What a rip-off..." the driver muttered cautiously. To run into this lunatic on the last bus! Just as he was mentally cursing Mo Mo's family, a sound came from above, as if something had landed on the roof. [What happened now?] The driver cursed under his breath, slammed on the brakes, stood up, and walked to the back. "Bang!"

He hadn't walked more than a few steps when the sound of a cracking car window made him stop.

A beautiful figure leaped into the car through the shattered window, a huge scythe in her hand. "Hmm?" Rita's gaze didn't even fall on the driver, who was slumped on the floor trembling. "Gone?" Her eyes scanned every corner of the car. Apart from the driver, the car was empty. She couldn't see Mo Mo anywhere, nor could she sense any third person. Had he gotten out of the car sometime earlier? It seemed... she had lost this time. With a sigh, though unwilling, Rita had to accept the fact. "Th-th ... "It seems there's a little trouble." Rita quickly regained her usual cheerful demeanor, she put the giant scythe behind her, and said to the driver, "Regarding compensation, just contact St. Freya Academy. Goodbye." As soon as she finished speaking, Rita jumped out of the car window and disappeared. The driver was left slumped on the floor, dumbfounded.

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83. The Art of Transferring Calamity Symbols

"Hey hey hey- In a quiet alley in Canghai City, a petite purple figure fell from the void, stumbling and falling to the ground, almost tripping. [How could you be so embarrassing? Can't you at least make yourself look presentable? You should live up to your current status!][You son of a bitch.] Mo Mo, now transformed into Xilin, scratched his head. [It's just that I haven't used it in a while, and I almost forgot how to use it. What's the big deal?] He looked up and saw that the last rays of sunlight were about to dissipate, and night would soon take over the sky again. [But this way, I've escaped, haven't I?] Although he used a little trick, he should have achieved his goal. It's easy to manipulate one's persona if he wants to. [From today onwards, I am the number one sword saint of Shenzhou (self-proclaimed)! 1 [Then I think you should hurry up and learn the Heavenly Soaring Dragon Flash, Otherwise, I might be exposed next time. [I'll try my best.] Mo Mo replied casually, [but I need to hurry now...]

Just as Mo Mo turned around, he found the alley entrance blocked by several guys who looked rather ill-intentioned. [It's happening, the standard plot is here.] The system chimed in first, [Is the security in Canghai City still the same as always, or is Mo Mo just naturally drawn to these walking ATMs?] "Wow, what great luck today!" The guy at the front, striking a pose, whistled. "Which pretty little sister ran off from? Want to go see the goldfish with me?" "Brother Sun, give me some!" Go go go! Don't forget to save some for your little brothers after you've had your fill! Mo Mo had seen this scene countless times. Facing the ever-approaching ATMs, Mo Mo remained unmoved. Looks like there will be more dishes on the dinner table tonight.

"Okay, thank you for your patronage." Mo Mo lowered his head and counted the banknotes in his hand. In the corner of the alley, a pile of meat had already formed by his brothers, who were completely dizzy and disoriented.

[Wow, eight thousand dollars! That's incredible! I didn't realize these guys were so rich. I bet they looted it from somewhere again.]

Golden eyes gleamed, and Mo Mo kept clicking her tongue in amazement. [This is truly a windfall.] Folding the banknotes neatly, Mo Mo glanced back at the now-empty ATM behind her. She almost forgot she had something else to do. After fumbling around in her pocket for a while, Mo Mo pulled out a finely crafted card. [This... wait, you mean this thing is a tracking device?] [Who knows, though a little reluctant... cough cough.] Mo Mo discreetly slipped the card into the gang leader's pocket. [Maybe it also functions as a listening device? See how afraid I was to speak just now.] That should be enough, right? She didn't want any of her privacy exposed to her gaze. [Mo Mo was accidentally pickpocketed on the street, even her business card was stolen, yeah, that's it.] Nodding contentedly, Mo Mo patted the scapegoat's head, pulled out the card, and walked out of the alley.

The next morning. Mo Mo was awakened from her sleep by the vibration and ringing of her phone. She pushed her foot, which had been kicking her face, aside, and groggily opened her eyes, sitting up in bed. "Mo Mo?" "It's nothing, you can go back to sleep." She tucked the sleepy-eyed Xi Lin back into bed, yawned, got out of bed, picked up her phone, and left the bedroom.

"MoMo, wake up! Aren't you going to school today? Why don't you sleep in a little longer?" Karen, who had already gotten up and rushed into the kitchen, asked. "I've been staying up late every day, so I should get some rest. It's okay, I'll just take this call and go back to sleep a bit more." MoMo groggily made her way to the balcony and glanced at the caller ID. [Himeko?] [Her calling at a time like this... I suddenly have a bad feeling.] The system also chimed in. Without thinking too much, MoMo answered the phone. "Hello? What's up, Himeko-sensei?" "Do you even know what time it is?" Himeko bombarded him with a question. "What time? It's not even 1:30 yet, what's wrong?" MoMo was slightly taken aback. "You can still be so self-righteous?" Himeko's voice was filled with anger. "Calculate how late you've been." "No?!" Mo Mo was stunned. "Didn't you say I didn't have to take the exam, so I was given a few days of paid leave at home?" "The situation has changed, the paid leave is canceled, didn't Theresa tell you?" Himeko's cold and ruthless voice shattered Mo Mo's beautiful illusions. "Anyway, get in here and start class right now. Don't dawdle. That's it, I have classes to attend. That's it, I'm hanging up." The monotonous beeping tone left Mo Mo speechless, only able to weakly lower his right hand holding the phone. [Oh, it's better now.] The system was as gloating as ever. [Go to class obediently, I'm going to sleep a little longer, I won't chat with you anymore.]...

Mo Mo suddenly felt a pang of envy. "Damn it!" "Huh?" Karen, who had just set the table, looked at Mo Mo as he walked out of the bedroom, her face full of questions. "Mo Mo, what's wrong?" "Don't ask, you've already been tricked." Mo Mo's expression was gloomy. "I'm going to school." "Then why don't you have some breakfast first?" "No need! I'm already late, I need to hurry." Mo Mo rushed through the living room like a whirlwind and dashed out the door. "I'm leaving!" Karen sighed, her expression complicated. Lately, they've been spending less and less time together. Maybe... I should find an opportunity to ask Mo Mo out.

otherwise

"Damn it, why was my luck so bad yesterday?" A guy with a bruised and swollen face walked down the street, cursing his swollen face. "That damn little bitch, next time I see her, I'll beat the crap out of her... Damn it, why are you running so fast! Are you in a hurry to be reincarnated?!" A figure rushed past him like the wind, knocking him to the ground. He didn't even get a glimpse of what the person looked like, which made the bruised man curse loudly.

He scrambled to his feet, muttering a curse under his breath, but as he stood up, his eyes lit up. A woman in a black and white lace maid outfit was walking towards him, looking around as if searching for something. The man rubbed his hands together and went over.

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84. On the eve of the exam

"Ah, I'm going to die!" Kiana, her two silver-white braids swinging wildly, collapsed onto the table, wailing hoarsely as if she had suffered some inhuman torture. She exuded an aura of "I'm a useless bug now." "What's wrong with Kiana?" Mo Mo, chin propped up with a pen, turned to Mei and asked. "It's probably because the coursework has been too heavy for Kiana lately... probably, since the exam is tomorrow." Mei gently stroked Kiana's ahoge (cowlick) with concern. "Just hang in there, Kiana, it'll be easier soon." "Oh wow, Kiana actually stays up all night studying? I never expected that." Mo Mo gave a thumbs up. "Impressive, Kiana! Have you finally decided to get rid of your bottom-of-the-class status? After all, those two lifeless panda eyes are just too obvious to ignore." "I've been working really hard!" Kiana slammed her fist on the table and sat up to retort, but then slumped back down. "And I haven't been sleeping well lately..." "Haven't been sleeping well?" Mo Mo's heart skipped a beat. "What's wrong?" "I guess I had a nightmare," Kiana said uncertainly. "I haven't slept well for the past few days." "Nightmare? What nightmare?" "I just don't remember, that's why I'm so uncertain," Kiana said weakly, then raised an eyebrow and retorted, "Wait, why are you asking so clearly?" "...I'm just worried about you." Mo Mo looked away. "Aren't we good friends? It seems that Sirin's consciousness inside Kiana's body is starting to stir, plotting to take over this body. Kiana's great crisis is coming. But she doesn't seem to realize this yet." "Then why are you looking away? Are you feeling guilty?!" Kiana turned to the side, leaned back in her chair, and pointed at Mo Mo. "Speak up!" Okay, Kiana, say less. Mo Mo is just concerned about you. Mei quickly interjected to change the subject, "By the way, why were you late this morning, Mo Mo? Himeko-sensei seemed really angry." "Anyway, I probably overslept," Mo Mo said ambiguously. "But the exam is tomorrow, Mei, are you confident?" "Hmph, you don't know, Mei is a top student. Whether it's written tests or practical exams, she's always first-class... maybe only a little bit worse than me, just a tiny bit." Before Mei could even speak, Kiana beat her to it, not forgetting to flatter herself as well, "With our rapid progress, it won't be long before we become A-rank Valkyries!" This must be the worst time Mei has ever been insulted. Mo Mo sighed softly. "My dad once said: 'One must know oneself and understand the world to become stronger.' I think Kiana, you probably lack self-awareness. It won't be long before you can no longer wear the title of A-rank Valkyrie."

Wait, why does this feel so familiar? The strongest "B"-rank Valkyrie capable of destroying the world, and the future "Searching for a Wife" (or "Gan Li")... "What's wrong with you, Kiana?" Kiana slapped away Mo Mo's finger, which was practically poking her face, annoyed. "Just you wait and see, I'll make you look at me in a completely different light this time!" "Then I'll be ready... By the way, Kiana." Mo Mo's eyes flickered again, "Have you been feeling anything strange lately?"

"A strange feeling, what do you mean?" "Do you feel like something on your body is different from before?" Mo Mo didn't know how to describe it accurately, so he could only give such an ambiguous answer. "Nothing, it's just different, I just didn't sleep well." Kiana frowned. Every time she tried to recall the contents of that dream, she would feel a tightness in her chest. And she always had the feeling that the nightmares she had were the same. So it seems that it is not different from the original trajectory. There is still some time to wait before Sirin's revival. [So how do you plan to deal with Sirin in this world? Or rather, the Herrscher of the Void?] [Are you awake?] [Do you think everyone is a lazy dog ​​like you? I just haven't said anything, so stop talking so much and just tell me what you plan to do.] The system asked again, [After being well-behaved for so long, are you finally going to lose your temper? Mr. Mo Liang and Mr. Mo Ying, you should know very well that you can't stay idle. A peaceful life... just think about it.] [Maybe it really is like that. This peace... will be broken sooner or later, whether it's them or me.] Mo Mo had to admit this fact. [So, which do you think is better: frying, steaming, grilling, braising, or stewing?] [You really want to eat pufferfish? That's making me laugh.] The system laughed out loud. [But speaking of which, Herrscher of the Void vs. Herrscher of the Void, that's quite a sight. Who will be stronger... oh no, I should ask who's more gluttonous? Hmm, that's a question.] [If possible... it's better if such a scene doesn't happen.] Mo Mo thought silently. -Once it develops to that point, it means some unpleasant things are going to happen. [Not everything can go as you wish, Mo Mo.] The system continued. [Don't forget your sister is still somewhere out there. Don't underestimate her, otherwise you'll definitely suffer a great loss. Mo Mo, you'd better step up! I really don't want to fall into that bad woman's hands. Compared to her, even your brain damage seems cute to me.] cnenenene. Disgusting! Mo Mo almost got goosebumps. "Don't disturb me while I'm thinking. Last time on the Moon Throne, we barely managed a draw, but it was just a tentative exchange. Just like yesterday's clashes with Rita, it was a matter of touching the mark, at most a little blood. Although I didn't use my full strength, neither did they."

My own cards—there are only so many, but how many cards has my sister kept hidden? [But I won't lose!] [Okay, the flag has been raised, I'll wait for the day you're defeated.] The system's voice suddenly fell, [Mo Zai, haven't you calculated your win rate?] [Data doesn't tell the whole story, I'm not what I used to be.] Mo Mo retorted, [You know I'm already...] [Shut up, haven't you raised enough flags already?]

Mo Mo's gaze suddenly sharpened, and his dazed eyes brightened again. "Kiana, what are you doing?" "Nothing..." Kiana awkwardly withdrew her hand holding the pen, "I just saw you spacing out and wanted to call you."

Mo Mo reached up and wiped his face, and his face immediately turned the same color as his hand, pitch black.

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85. Exam begins! Kiana, you're down!

"Ah, I'm going to die!" Kiana, her two silver braids swinging wildly, collapsed onto the table, screaming hoarsely as if she had suffered some inhuman torture. She emanated an aura of "I'm already a useless insect..." Wait, wasn't this opening just used yesterday? How come history is repeating itself?

"So Kiana, what's wrong with you today?" Looking at the familiar scene before him, Mo Mo couldn't help but ask.

...After a long silence, Kiana turned her head away from the table and mumbled, "Nothing. But such a perfunctory cover-up can't hide anything from Mo Mo Chunzhi's eyes." "Was it the explosion during the written test just now?" Mo Mo's merciless words reopened Kiana's wound. "Ugh." Kiana's expression immediately became extremely dejected. "What happened? Our invincible B-rank Valkyrie, Miss Kiana Kaslana, actually has a mishap?" Mo Mo deliberately emphasized the "B," delivering a heavy blow to Kiana. "How should I know!" Kiana, who had been mocked before, scratched her head and gave up in despair. "Ugh, so annoying! I remembered everything before, so why... I can't remember anything during the exam! Damn it!" With a dull thud, the innocent desk suffered another undeserved bruise. "Alright, Kiana, don't take it out on the desk. As long as you've tried your best, that's enough. Grades... aren't that important." Mei carefully chose her words to soothe the exasperated Kiana. "By the way, Bronya, what do you think?" Bronya looked expressionlessly at Kiana, who was slumped over the desk, on the verge of tears, gave her a thumbs up, and said in a very calm tone, "A perfect score should be asked of..."

"Cough!" Kiana looked even more haggard. "Mei-neechan, what about you?" "Wait? Me?" Mei rolled her eyes and said uncertainly, "I should have a chance to challenge for a perfect score." Kiana lowered her head and covered her chest. The other two are doing quite well, so why did you, Kiana, have to fall short? "And what about you, Mo? What score do you think you can get?" "What do I have to say?" Mo Mo said nonchalantly, "Of course, it'll be just as bad." Kiana, who had been prepared to burst into tears on the spot, suddenly withdrew her tears. "Sometimes, hard work can't solve everything." A soft sigh revealed the complex emotions swirling in Mo Mo's heart. [Is this why you reviewed the wrong unit?] [That's just because my learning awareness is too advanced.] [Then explain again—what's the deal with reviewing the wrong subject? Don't play dumb with me; I still remember the look on your face when you saw the test paper.]

"Wait, Kiana, what's with that look?" Kiana wiped her eyes. "Nothing," she said, "I just feel a little better."

"Your family..." Mo Mo felt looked down upon. "But more than that, you should prepare for the practical exam later. Although the written exam is also important, you can't afford to slack off in the practical exam." "Hmph, that's my forte." As soon as the practical exam was mentioned, Kiana threw away her disappointment from a few seconds ago and regained her energy, putting her hands on her hips and strutting around. "Speaking of the practical exam, I'm not bragging, but if you ask me, I'd say I'm second to none, and no one would dare to say they can get first place!" This boastful and arrogant demeanor was just like the smugness before a ship capsizes. "Ah, bragging isn't good, Kiana. So, where do you put our class monitor, Fu?" Mo Mo couldn't help but ask. "Class monitor? I'm about even with her, and I often beat her." Kiana said with great pride, "But I feel like she might not be taking it seriously."

"Then congratulations in advance on your good ranking." Mo Mo was quite confident in Kiana's practical skills. "Mei, you should also do your best and not lose to Kiana. Yes!" Mei's enthusiasm seemed unexpectedly high when this was mentioned. "I won't let Mo Mo down! I'll definitely show everyone the results of my special training!" "Is that so? Then good luck, Mei." Mei's enthusiasm surprised Mo Mo. "As your practical skills teacher, I've seen your progress. I hope you can get satisfactory results in this annual exam." "Yes! Mei understands!" Mei-chan expressed her full enthusiasm. "Very good." Mo Mo nodded in satisfaction, then turned to Kiana. "What about you, Kiana?" "Wait, what's with your indifferent attitude?" Kiana noticed something was wrong. "Is that even a question? Because I don't need to take a practical exam." "Why?!" "Isn't that obvious? I'm not a Valkyrie." Mo Mo's answer was matter-of-fact. "Since I don't need to go through a Valkyrie evaluation like you, why should I take a practical exam? I can just stand on stage and watch you perform. Do you want me to go up there and show you how to tear apart evil beasts with my bare hands?"

"Okay...no rebuttal."

Although Mo Mo left Kiana with the impression of possessing power comparable to a Valkyrie, she seemed to have always forgotten the difference between him and herself. He wasn't a Valkyrie at all. "That settles it then?" Mo Mo shrugged nonchalantly. "Remember to behave well, Kiana. As my number one experimental subject, you absolutely must live up to the special instruction I gave you before." "Okay, okay, I'm trembling with fear." Kiana waved her hand impatiently, muttering under her breath, "With all that daily beatings in practice, what progress can I possibly make?"

"At least it'll make you tougher and more resilient... A little touch is less useful than learning difficult combat techniques. I'd rather give you a 'funeral' first."

"A crash course in combat techniques." Mo Mo said confidently, "You haven't noticed anything yet, but you'll see the difference later. I can't guarantee anything else, but I assure you this exam will make you realize how much you've improved." "Really?" Kiana still seemed skeptical. "You'll see for yourself when the time comes." Patting Kiana on the shoulder, Mo Mo stood up first. "You've rested enough, haven't you? It's almost time to assemble, time to prepare for the practical exam." The benefits of increased HP cap can only be truly appreciated when you're actually being attacked.

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86. Bad Woman: Miss Rita's Test

In the large plaza of St. Freya Academy, used as a practical examination ground, a slightly immature voice echoed incessantly. "Silence! Everyone, silence!" The kind and amiable headmistress, with her forced serious tone and remaining authority, barely managed to quell the chatter of the students, signaling them to listen quietly to her speech.

"Ahem, the annual practical exam at St. Freya Academy is about to begin. I hope everyone can showcase their talents and skills on this stage, and deliver a satisfactory result for their year of learning... Even at St. Freya, this standard procedure applies." Theresa paused slightly, "Now, let's announce the specific rules and procedures. Please listen carefully." "This practical exam will adopt a single round-robin competition format. The Valkyries will be divided into pairs... The final results will be determined by the examiners to see if the Valkyries pass. That's all. The exam is about to begin."

"The ceremony is officially beginning. Examiners and students, please prepare yourselves..." Standing alone on the sidelines, Mo Mo glanced at the notebook and pen in her hand and couldn't help but sigh. She had thought she could peacefully watch the show, but unexpectedly, she'd been dragged into this mess. "Excuse me, may I stand here?" A slightly familiar voice suddenly came from behind Mo Mo. "Oh, it's Miss Rita." Mo Mo turned around and recognized her. She was still wearing that familiar black and white lace maid outfit, but the fabric in a certain sensitive area seemed slightly out of place. "Has she already tried to get close?" Mo Mo moved a few steps to the side, making room for Rita. "Please make yourself at home, Miss Rita." This was Mo Mo's first meeting with Rita since their brief probing after school the day before yesterday. She wondered what Rita had been doing during her absence. Perhaps she had gone to report to Otto that Theresa had somehow found a skilled swordsman? But Otto, being such a busy man, probably wouldn't care about someone as insignificant as herself. Tsk, smug. Rita smiled slightly, took a few steps forward, and stood in the spot Mo Mo had offered her, her gaze not fixed on the central square like everyone else around her.

"So, Captain, you also serve as an examiner?" Rita asked, looking at the notebook and pen in Mo Mo's hand. "After all, I can't go up and showcase myself like them, so I can only do this kind of work offstage—as a slacker," Mo Mo replied naturally. Although I wouldn't mind watching from the water cooler, it seems Principal Theresa doesn't want to give me this job. "I see... Rita seems a little disappointed." Rita had been hoping to have the honor of seeing the Captain's heroic figure, but it seems there's no chance. No, no, no, watching me embarrass myself is just for fun. If you really want to enjoy the performance, you should watch my lovely students. "Mo Mo said very modestly, "Speaking of which, Miss Rita, is it really alright for you to chat with me here? As a special guest, you should be staying by Principal Theresa's side, ready to make your appearance for everyone, right? It should be your turn to appear soon." "But... It's been a while, Rita wants to stay by Captain's side a little longer." Rita turned her face slightly away, a strange glint flashing in her eyes.

"Keep pretending. You're such a wicked woman, I won't believe a single word you say." Mo Mo sneered inwardly. "But Miss Rita, you hold an important position, you can't waste so much time on a nobody like me. Understand? You cunning woman, the scar from the cut you gave me on the shoulder the other day is still there, I haven't forgotten. Either get it over with, or get it over with. Since you can't get it over with, then you get it over with. [Not bad, you've got that upright and incorruptible vibe, keep it up, strive to stay single until you're 30 and become a great mage.][???1] Is the Captain trying to get rid of Rita?" Rita's hands, clasped in front of her, nervously rubbed together. 'Did Rita do something to displease the Captain?'

You know best what you did, yet you pretend to know nothing. And I have to play along! [Oh dear, this woman is really difficult to deal with. Good luck, Mo Mo, don't fall for her tricks!] "Heh." Mo Mo's silent struggle made Rita involuntarily cover her mouth and chuckle. "Please forgive Rita's rudeness, Captain, but Rita really wants to see how troubled you look."

"What a truly bad woman!" Actually, Rita just came to say hello to the Captain. She'd only been gone a little while, and Lady Theresa must be getting impatient by now. So, Rita won't disturb the Captain's work any longer." Rita bowed slightly and took her leave. "Goodbye." After a perfunctory farewell, Mo Mo turned his gaze back to the arena, showing no sign of caring about Rita. [Kiana is paired with Mei.] Mo Mo nodded, looking at the pair of figures side-by-side. [Then there's definitely no problem.] "By the way." After taking a few steps, Rita stopped and turned to Mo Mo, asking, "Captain, have you kept the card I gave you safe?" Mo Mo's hand, which had been scribbling in his notebook, suddenly froze.

"Hmm?" Mo Mo's originally upright and straightforward aura instantly crumbled. "That's why I didn't want Miss Rita to know. I had a bit of an accident on my way home yesterday. I got injured, and then I encountered a pickpocket. Everything on me was stolen, including the gift Miss Rita gave me. I feel really ashamed for letting Miss Rita down. Hey buddy, I don't know how you are now, but I'm sorry to have to take the blame for me." "That's a real pity, but Captain, you don't need to worry too much. After all, it's not your fault." Rita nodded thoughtfully. "Besides, it's not anything precious. It was just something Rita did on a whim." "But it was Miss Rita's gift after all...it has special significance." Rita was truly surprised that the Captain thought that way. Rita lowered her head slightly, gently covering her cheek with her right hand, revealing a hint of shyness. "So it turns out that Captain cherishes this so much. Rita misunderstood Captain, thinking that Captain was tired of Rita. In that case, Rita will definitely make another one for you in the future."

[Truly deserving of the name "bad woman," completely unbelievable.] The system sighed. [So, Mo Zai, what do you plan to do?] [Next time, transform into Kallen and find another guy to 'steal' the things without anyone noticing.] "Well then, Captain, Rita will take her leave for now." After turning around, the smile on Rita's face still hadn't faded. "How credible can an answer obtained through lies be?" Rita muttered to herself as she took off her right glove. 'Captain, you're not as honest as you seem on the surface.'

With a gentle shake, a card gleaming with gold fell from her glove and landed in Rita's palm. "But this is useless now." Twirling the card in her hand, Rita casually tossed it into a trash can in a corner. What gift should she give next time? Rita, so this is where you are! I've been looking for you for so long! "I'm sorry, Lady Theresa." Without batting an eye, Rita put her glove back on and turned around, her face still bearing her unchanging, perfect smile. "I'm sorry to have worried you."

"Luckily I found it. Come with me quickly, it'll be your turn to play during the halftime break after two more rounds. Understood, Lady Theresa."

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87. Mo? It's Kiana Morda!

"Candidate Kiana: Kaslana, First round of exams, passed; Second round of exams, passed; Third round of exams, passed. Hmm.... Not bad, Kiana." Mo Mo tapped his head a few times with his pen, then ticked several boxes in his notebook. "Such a performance can indeed be considered top-tier. Although with such explosive written exam scores, advancing to A-rank Valkyrie is still a long way off." "Hmph, of course, this young lady is destined to become an S-rank Valkyrie!" Kiana tilted her head back and drank the cola Mo Mo handed her, finishing every last drop. She stood with her hands on her hips, looking quite smug. "Ahem, what is this stuff? It tastes weird." "It's cola without carbonation. Anyway, drinking it will be good for your upcoming exams." Mo Mo replied casually. "By the way, Kiana, did you feel any different from before during the exams?" "Different?" Kiana tapped her chin, closed her eyes, and thought for a moment. "I don't feel any difference. Oh right, when I faced the class monitor in the third round of the exam, it felt much easier than before!" "Then it seems the special training is quite effective. Kiana, your progress is also quite obvious. I just wonder where your limit is now." As Mo Mo spoke, his eyes caught sight of two other figures approaching. "Mei, your first three rounds of exams are over, right? How did they go?"

"Yeah, it ended very easily." Although a little sweat was visible, Mei still looked very relaxed. "Thanks to Mo's help all this time, I've improved my swordsmanship a bit more, and I defeated my opponent without much effort. Please continue to teach me in the future, Mo! The difference between Kiana and Mei is that one is an ungrateful wretch and the other is a sensible and good girl." "Hmm, let's talk about training together later. Right now, we need to focus on the final exam and not mess it up at the last minute." Mo nodded in reply. "By the way, Bronya... never mind, forget I said anything. My question was really unnecessary. A player like Bronya, who starts with top-tier equipment, can't be judged by the standards of ordinary students. A perfect pass is obviously a sure thing." "Now, the final exam is next. You guys take a break during the break. There's still some time before the exam starts." "Mo Mo turned and looked at a high platform beside the square. 'According to the procedure, it should be our headmistress's turn to take the stage next.' Almost as soon as she finished speaking, Theresa appeared on the platform, her face appearing on the large screen behind her. However, judging from the incongruous height, she was clearly standing on something to make sure she could connect with the microphone. 'Hey, ahem. So far, the first three rounds of exams have been successfully completed, and everyone has performed exceptionally well. However, those who did not pass should not be discouraged. Cheer up, there is still one last round of exams waiting for you. Don't give up until the final results are released.' After a very ordinary opening, Theresa paused slightly before continuing..." "But before that, I'd like to introduce a special guest to everyone. Students all over the square started whispering among themselves, some of whom had probably already expected this. I'm sure many of you have already seen her, but I still want to formally introduce her here: Ms. Rita Losweiser, the inspector from the Schicksal Headquarters who came to St. Freya Academy, a 3-star S-rank Valkyrie!"

As Theresa's voice became very serious, Rita appeared on the platform, standing beside Theresa and smiling and waving to the Valkyries below.

"Good day, everyone. Although many of you have already seen her, Rita's appearance has still caused quite a stir." Theresa continued, "Silence, everyone!" "Miss Rita is here to inspect the teaching situation at St. Freya Academy and will also observe the Valkyrie assessment. I hope everyone will perform well. Now, let's welcome Miss Rita with a few words."

"Clap clap clap clap clap," I apologize for disturbing everyone. "Rita said with a slight shrug, "I've seen the results of the Valkyries' tests, and they all performed exceptionally well. I hope everyone will continue to work hard and become the backbone of the fight against evil in the future. Always keep our destiny's creed in mind and fight for all the good in the world. Thank you all." "Clap clap clap clap clap," Kiana muttered weakly, clapping her hands listlessly. Mo Mo glanced at Kiana without showing any emotion. Bored? She'll give you something exciting in a bit. I guarantee you'll be thrilled. "Thank you for your remarks, Miss Rita." "Theresa continued, "Everyone, after unanimous discussion among the academy's higher-ups, it has been decided that, taking advantage of Miss Rita's visit, we will have a special segment: selecting one examinee to spar with Miss Rita, an S-rank Valkyrie. You know, the opportunity to receive personal guidance from an S-rank Valkyrie is extremely rare. Would any examinee volunteer to come forward?" "Me! Me! Me! Me! Me!" Countless hands shot up in unison across the square. "It seems everyone is very eager to try, but due to time constraints, Miss Rita will have to decide." Theresa turned to Rita. "So, Miss Rita, which challenger will you choose as your representative?... The students' performances are all excellent, it's truly perplexing." Rita frowned slightly, then pointed to a square below the stage. "Then, please welcome this student." *Whoosh—*

All eyes converged on one point. Kiana, now the center of attention, pointed blankly at herself. "Me?" But I didn't raise my hand! "Yes, that's right, it's you, Kiana. Go for it! I'm rooting for you!" Mo Mo patted Kiana's shoulder and said, "Aren't you going to become an S-rank Valkyrie? Then take this opportunity to see the difference between you and a 5th-rank Valkyrie!" "Then why did you suddenly hide behind me?!" "Hey, don't worry about the details. Hurry up, don't keep people waiting." Mo Mo ignored Kiana's questions and pushed her forward without further ado. "Go Kiana!" "Hey, what are you doing? Wait, don't push me!" "Ahem." Rita on stage coughed twice. "Please, Mo, hurry up..." Stop pushing! Didn't you hear she was calling you? "No, no, no, from today onwards, Kiana, your name is Kiana Mo! So you're Mo now too!" "I-I'll beat you up! Don't talk nonsense!" Noticing the whispers around her, Kiana's face flushed red, and she turned and jumped up and down.

"Otherwise, I'll be ruthless!" "You've already made your move..." After dodging the leaping attack, Mo Mo turned back to look at the platform, his heart pounding. [This shouldn't be happening, Mo Zai, I have a feeling she's got her eye on you?] [...Shouldn't she be having a friendly chat with Kiana right now? Has this bad woman forgotten why Otto called her here? You're neglecting your duties, you know that!] Under the watchful eyes of the Valkyries, Rita pulled out a huge scythe from somewhere and jumped off the platform, landing gracefully in the center of the plaza. "Please," Rita said, slinging the huge scythe behind her back, and beckoned to Mo Mo with a smile. [I bet you saw it.] [What? Saw it? No, I didn't, don't talk nonsense!]

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88. Southern Hemisphere? This time it's the Northern Hemisphere!

"How long do you think Mo can last?" "I think it should be no problem at least 10 seconds." "10 seconds? That's fast! It can't be, Mo is really amazing." "What are you guessing? She's an S-rank Valkyrie, after all. There are only three in the entire world. Mo isn't a Valkyrie, so even if she's amazing, she can't last that long. I guess 10 seconds!"

"I believe in Mo! I'll bet for one minute! After all, Mo is on par with Class Monitor Fu Hua!" "Opening odds! Opening odds! Pay out 3 for every second, 5 for every 10 seconds, and 10 for every minute!" "I'm betting on Mo to win, 1 to 100, anyone? Give me a 100!..." Mo Mo, already standing in the square, listened to the commotion from the crowd, unmoved and expressionless. He probably didn't know what expression to make.

What kind of schools are these? You're ruining people's lives! Openly organizing betting and gathering crowds to gamble, do your teachers know how arrogant you are? Does the principal know? Look at yourselves, so capable, why don't you just fly to the moon? "Hey, me too! Me too! Any 5-minute bets? What? One to two plus? That's great! I want one, I want one, I'll bet 500!" Until Mo Mo saw a red-haired figure blend into the crowd, he completely gave up hope, his last glimmer of hope extinguished. It was utterly hopeless. "Go Mo Mo!" At this moment, Kiana was like a breath of fresh air, waving her hand and shouting to Mo Mo on the field. "Kiana..." "Don't lose too badly!"

"Fine, considering she didn't follow the crowd and use herself as a cash cow, I won't fuss over the details. [I think she probably didn't understand how that thing was calculated, that's why she didn't participate. You're making things too difficult for her. But Mo, you really have a group of good students.]" The system's words carried a hint of schadenfreude. "[These little brats], from now on, double the training volume in all practical classes, do you think I can't handle them?" Mo Mo gritted his teeth in resentment, but was powerless to do anything about it. A mix of emotions welled up inside him, finally settling into a deep sigh. "Captain, what's wrong?" Rita asked, "Is there a problem?"

"Perhaps you should find someone else, Miss Rita?" Mo Mo said with a conflicted expression. "I'm not being modest, but how can an ordinary person like me, from District 1, possibly fight against an S-rank Valkyrie like Miss Rita? There are so many Valkyries here, who could you possibly fight? How about that white-haired one? She's very strong too, she's no less powerful than an A-rank Valkyrie." "Captain is too modest. How could someone valued by Lady Theresa be just an ordinary person? This is a rare opportunity, and Rita would like to see what level you're at, Captain." Rita remained unmoved. "Besides, Captain, look how excited the students are. As their teacher, shouldn't you respond to their expectations? Expectations? They're clearly just hoping I'll embarrass myself!" "That's right, Mo Mo, don't be afraid! Let's fight!" "Let's fight! Let's fight!"

-At first it was a bit noisy, but the shouts gradually turned into a chorus of "Fight!", a deafening roar like a tsunami. [Fight! Let's fight! Mo Zai, charge! 1 [Why are you joining in?] "Is Mo Zai a coward?"

As soon as he said that, the enthusiastic shouts instantly turned into a continuous chorus of boos. Mo Mo's brows twitched as he listened.

Just kidding. Ever heard of Welt, the Grand Master of Anti-Entropy? I chatted with him like old friends. Do you know the ferocious Second Herrscher? I raised a dried-up girl from that world. These students are still too young, too naive. "Captain, let's not delay, let's begin." Rita said, her voice fading. What weapon does the Captain prefer? "To be honest, I do know a little about swordsmanship," Mo Mo said seriously, "but my hands are empty, so..."

Suddenly, a katana flew over from the side and landed in front of Mo Mo, interrupting his speech.

Mo Mo silently turned his head towards the direction from which the katana had flown, only to see Mei staring at him with shining eyes and an expectant expression. Without a word, Mo Mo picked up the katana Mei had given him, his face ashen. What is this? A Muramasa? You want me to use this -star green weapon to solo Rita's five-star equipment? Mei, are you trying to make me commit suicide? "To be honest, I had an accident a couple of days ago and injured my shoulder, and it's still not healed..." "It's alright, I'll hold back. After all, this is just a friendly spar." Rita's expression showed no sign of distress. "If you hurt Captain Rita, it would be a huge loss, and Rita would be heartbroken." "Pah, what are you pretending to be innocent for, you culprit?" "Then I can only ask Miss Rita for some pointers." Mo Mo gripped the hilt. "Time is limited, Miss Rita, how about a single move to decide the outcome?" It's all up to the Captain's arrangement. Rita agreed without any objection. "Please...guide me, Captain. Swords have no eyes, be careful!"