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

After uttering those sharp words, Mo Mo stood motionless, sword in hand. Rita did the same, making no move. Two minutes passed in this manner. Some Valkyries, who wished to remain anonymous, all expressed their disapproval, saying the players were intentionally sabotaging the game and had poor manners. "Haa~" Kiana yawned, "How long have they been posing like that? Are they going to fight or not?" "No, it's not like that." Mei said very seriously, her gaze never leaving the arena, "The battle has already begun. Mo Mo and that Rita are both looking for opportunities and weaknesses. If it's a one-hit wonder, Mo Mo also has a chance to win. Victory or defeat is decided in an instant!" "But this is so boring. Hey, Bronya, use your Heavy Armor to calculate Mo Mo's chances of winning?" Bronya glanced at Kiana and said expressionlessly, "The outcome of this duel is already decided."

Bronya's mystical answer left Kiana completely bewildered. "Bronya, what do you mean?" "Both of you, stop talking!" Mei quickly waved her hand to interrupt. "I have a feeling it's about to begin!" The previous noise vanished without a trace, and everyone held their breath, waiting for the end. "4 minutes 19, 4 minutes 20, 4 minutes... 0 Oh oh oh, I'm rich! Now even without a salary, I'll have money for drinks. So awesome!"

Only a teacher mingled among the students secretly rejoiced. "Minutes... just a few seconds left!" Himeko, filled with joy, shifted her gaze to the stage, her expression instantly changing. "No way? Mo Mo and Rita have switched positions on the field." "Has it started?" "It's over." Mei replied with a satisfied expression. "He reduced all unnecessary movements to the extreme; the combination of angle, speed, and power was impeccable. So strong! Truly worthy of Mo Mo!" "Such a fast sword." Rita held her scythe behind her back, turning around and exclaiming sincerely. "No, I lost." Mo Mo shook his hand; the katana in his hand had been split in two, leaving only a broken blade. "If this weren't a sparring match, I should have already..."

As expected, this level of equipment was far from enough. "Not at all, Captain, you're..." Rita's words trailed off as she lowered her head with a strange expression. The fabric covering her northern hemisphere suddenly emitted a soft, mournful sound, then gradually tore along a knife mark, finally turning into a fluttering piece of cloth... "Captain, this isn't gentlemanly behavior." She decisively raised her hand across her chest, even Rita couldn't hide her slight unease, though a bit forceful... Rita didn't dislike it. "Wait! You're the one who bumped into me! Don't act like I did it on purpose!" Mo Mo quickly retorted, "I'm not a pervert! It's all this knife's fault!"

"Quiet, everyone!" Theresa on the platform quickly called out, "Thank you, Miss Rita and Momo, for your wonderful...cough, wonderful performance. Please leave for now. The final round of the exam is about to begin. Please prepare yourselves." "Hmph, that guy, doing something like that in public! He's so shameless!" Kiana said angrily. "Mei, what do you say...Mei?" "To be able to only tear such a thin layer of fabric without harming the skin in a split second of contact—that precision is unbelievable! After the exam, I definitely need to have a good spar with Momo!"

"What?!" Kiana felt something was off about the conversation. "The fourth round of the exam is about to begin. Candidate Kiana Kaslana, please proceed to the designated location." "Oh, oh, oh, my turn!" Kiana's eyes lit up. "Then I'll go take the exam first. Mei, just wait for my good news!" Waving to Mei, Kiana ran towards the final exam location. "This is really tough... Ah? Oh, good luck Kiana!" The gathered Valkyries also dispersed, beginning their preparations for their final exam. "Wait, how do we settle this? Where did everyone go? Where's my money?"

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⑧⑨. An extra-large pig that randomly appeared

"Hello, Mo!" "Hello, Mo!"...Hello to you both." Mo Mo waved to the two students walking towards him, his expression gentle, and said, "Your final exam is about to begin, right? Hurry up and go to the designated location to prepare, don't stay here..." "Yes, sir!" The two students suddenly stood at attention and saluted, answering loudly in unison, "We're going right away!" Lu... The hand that had been waving slightly at the two fleeing figures fell limply to his sides. Silence turned into a deep sigh. Why, why did it turn out like this? "Captain, you really are full of authority in front of the students." "No, no, no, all of this is thanks to you, Miss Rita." Mo Mo said with a complicated expression, without turning his head. But Rita, who was following behind Mo Mo, seemed to have "no" to it. Sensing the deeper meaning in Mo Mo's words, she still responded with a smile, "Captain, you're too kind. It was your extraordinary skills that captivated these students. Rita merely cooperated slightly with your performance." "Oh, right, now in their eyes I'm almost becoming a pervert who only targets people's clothes." Mo Mo turned his head and glared at Rita resentfully. "The lofty image I painstakingly cultivated is about to be completely destroyed. Image? What image do you have? Living in a dream?" [Besides, what are you pretending to be, you big shot? Didn't you get enough of the perks just now? Or do you think it wasn't enough? You're up to no good!]

"That was just a minor accident. I believe everyone will soon forget Fenty and be on good terms with you again, Captain. So, Captain, there's no need to worry. However..." Rita paused slightly as she spoke. "On another note, the exchange with you just now, Captain, although only a brief moment, was quite awe-inspiring, in every sense. [To be honest, it is indeed true.] The system also chimed in, [That was truly awe-inspiring.]" "It was just some trivial skill, nothing special. If it were a life-or-death struggle, I wouldn't have had such an opportunity. I just took advantage of it. Miss Rita wasn't even serious, was she?" After her usual modesty, Mo Mo continued, "But Miss Rita, are you really alright like this? Don't you need to change your clothes?" Those ample breasts were already alluring, especially now that the fabric was shorter, even their pubic hair seemed barely concealed, sparking the imagination and making one wonder if even the slightest movement would cause them to spill out from under the barely concealed covering. Don't look, don't look, don't look... Luckily, this is an all-girls school where exams are in full swing, otherwise, who knows what kind of commotion it would cause. "Thank you for your concern, Captain, but it's alright, Rita has already gotten used to it. If you like, Captain, feel free to look," Rita said in a very subtle tone, making one's mind wander. "Besides, Rita's part is over now, so I want to cherish the time I have with you, Captain." ...[Hold on, Mo! You absolutely can't fall for her sweet talk so easily. Come on, repeat after me, she's a bad woman, she's just putting on an act, she's...] The system, like a broken record, kept scrolling through Mo Mo's mind.

Yes, she was definitely just putting on an act. Mo Mo always thought so. But this high-frequency, short-cooldown bombardment was really unsettling. Even a false sense of comfort was still incredibly alluring. "So, Captain, what else do you have planned?" "Of course, I'm going to finish my work." Mo Mo touched the small notebook still in his pocket. "There's still the final round of assessments. As the examiner, I can't be absent. Kiana's final exam should be starting soon." "Is it that silver-haired girl?" Rita said. "I remember her name is Kiana Kaslana. I paid a little more attention to her in the previous rounds of assessments. She is indeed an outstanding and promising Valkyrie in the field of practical combat. Yes, yes, that's her. So please, can you take your work a little more seriously? Think about the Archbishop who is patiently waiting for your news at the Schicksal headquarters right now. Go and keep an eye on Kiana, okay? Please, stop shaking me and wandering around here. There are really no secrets you can squeeze out of me here. Although, I have to admit, it is a little satisfying. Cough. "It seems it hasn't started yet." Finding a secluded spot on the edge of the wide field, Mo Mo looked at Kiana, who was standing in the middle, full of fighting spirit and high morale. "It seems the timing is just right." The equipment debugging was quickly completed, and the final round of the exam began. "What kind of opponent could it be?" Rita murmured, seemingly speaking to Mo Mo, yet also to herself. "It's intriguing." Rita's curiosity was quickly answered. Just as expected, Kiana's battle data generation module unexpectedly triggered an attack, exactly as Mo Mo had anticipated. "Roar!" A massive body appeared on the field, letting out a wild roar. "It's... Nisa?" A hint of surprise flashed in Rita's eyes. "Why is it an Emperor-level Horned Beast?"

Compared to Rita's nonchalant demeanor, the enormous monster that appeared on the field caused a huge uproar among the others. For almost all the Valkyries present, such a high-level horned monster was merely knowledge they had learned about in textbooks, something they couldn't possibly encounter at present. The Valkyries on the sidelines were already in slight disarray. "This is getting a bit serious, Captain," Rita continued, "Even though it's just a combat module simulated through data, it's still an Emperor-class horned monster. Isn't it too much for B-rank Valkyries? Is it really okay to let the exam proceed unchecked? What if something happens to Miss Kiana?" "It's alright, it's alright, it's not a big problem." Mo Mo waved his hand dismissively, showing no concern whatsoever, completely disregarding the menacing Ganisa in the arena. "Isn't Miss Rita here? And Principal Theresa too. A mere fake Emperor-level horned monster can't cause any trouble in front of you two S-rank Valkyries. Besides, don't underestimate my students; they're not that fragile. Since the staff didn't forcibly stop the exam, it proves everything is still under control. Just patiently enjoy their performance. Let's take this rare opportunity to let Kiana test her current limits." "Captain, you're really mean-spirited, wanting Rita to fight dressed like this." Rita covered her cheeks, speaking shyly, the blush peeking through her fingers seemingly genuine. "Is the Captain imagining something inappropriate for children? If you want to see... well..." Ignoring Rita's shyness, Mo Mo shouted loudly towards Kiana in the arena. "Kiana!?" Kiana, cautiously keeping her distance from Parvati, turned her head slightly to look outside the arena. "Mo Mo?" "There's nothing to worry about, just a useless big oaf. Go all out and finish it off cleanly!" "Okay!" Kiana responded spiritedly, drawing her dual pistols without the slightest fear. "You watch closely how I take down this big fat pig!"

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90. The Secret Intrigue of the Herrscher Sirin

"Finally finished the exams, ~" Kiana frowned, stretching her aching body. "I'm exhausted! I can finally go back and rest. Hehe, it feels so good not to have homework." "Kiana, even without homework, you still need to go back and review your lessons. Don't forget your written test score was quite disastrous. Teacher Himeko definitely won't let you off easily." Mei followed behind Kiana, lecturing her earnestly, "Do you want to continue next time... Mo-kun? What brings you here? And this... Ms. Rita Losweiser, hello, nice to meet you." After recognizing the figure behind Mo Mo, Mei quickly greeted them. Even Bronya nodded expressionlessly, only Kiana remained completely unmoved. "Good day, all three of you." Rita also responded with a smile, showing no airs of an S-rank Valkyrie. "Don't mind me, I just came with the Captain."

"Captain?" The three of them turned their questioning gazes to Mo Mo at the same time. "Ahem, this question isn't important. You can ask Himeko later. I came here specifically to see Kiana, who just performed so well in the exam." Mo Mo then asked, "How was it? How did it feel to fight an Emperor-class Horned Beast?" "Need I say more?" Kiana proudly puffed out her chest. "For me, dealing with an opponent of this level is a piece of cake! I took care of it easily." "Alright, your nose is practically pointing to the sky. Save your breath. It wasn't Mei and Bronya who forced their way in to help and take down Ganisa." Mo Mo mercilessly exposed the truth. [But did you just skip over the giant boar's scene? So disrespectful! It's an Emperor-class Horned Beast, after all.] [You called it a giant boar, how could it possibly have any respect? Don't be ridiculous.] Kiana, however, blushed immediately after being hit where it hurt. "H. What?! Even if Mei and Bronya didn't come to help me, I could take down that fat pig by myself! Really!" But the fact is, someone interfered, Kiana, do you know that's considered a foul?" Mo Mo said meaningfully, "But it will cancel your exam score." "How could that be..." Kiana's radiant expression gradually faded. "Alright, I'm not teasing you anymore. Although it is indeed against the exam rules, it is, after all, an Emperor-level horned monster, and the battle between the three of you also demonstrated the tacit understanding and cooperation that a team should have. P..." "P So?" Kiana asked cautiously. "So congratulations, Kiana, you passed the final round of the exam, and the practical exam was a perfect success. You can go home and sleep soundly." Mo Mo smiled and gave a thumbs up, "Well done, all the effort I put into training you was worth it." "Yay!" Kiana jumped up involuntarily after experiencing the ups and downs of life. "Long live passing the test!" But as soon as she landed, Kiana's true nature resurfaced. "Hmph, at this rate, I'll soon become an A-rank, no, an S-rank Valkyrie."

"You wish!" Mo Mo gave Kiana a light tap on the forehead. "Just one exam and you've gotten so cocky? The real S-rank Valkyrie is right here; don't embarrass yourself any further." Rita didn't respond to Kiana's outburst. "...Did I say something wrong?!" Kiana glared at Mo Mo, then looked at Rita and asked, rubbing her forehead. "Kiana is indeed exceptionally talented. With hard work, becoming a Rank 5 Valkyrie should only be a matter of time," Rita said.

Kiana was delighted by the reply, "But don't be too ambitious. Becoming an S-rank Valkyrie isn't something easily achieved." "Did you hear that?" Mo Mo asked. "Yes," Kiana nodded seriously, "I'll become an S-rank Valkyrie someday!" "Don't just listen to the nice things..." Mo Mo sighed, "Alright, you must be tired too. Go back and rest, don't go running around." "I'm not tired at all," Kiana retorted defiantly, "I'm very... energetic..." *Thump.* A sudden heart palpitation made Kiana clutch her chest tightly. The whole world seemed to spin, and the calls in her ears gradually turned into a hazy murmur, "Fish." Kiana swayed, suddenly falling forward and landing in Mo Mo's arms with lightning speed. "Kiana!" Mei and Bronya quickly reacted and rushed over to check on her. Only Rita stood behind Momo, thoughtfully watching the unconscious Kiana. "Don't worry, she's just 'asleep'," Momo said calmly. "She's probably just accumulating fatigue from working too hard lately."

"That's good..." Mei clutched her chest in relief. "Could you please take Kiana to the infirmary, Mo-kun?"

“Because of the accident just now, Bronya and I haven’t had our final test yet.” Mei clasped her hands together and said apologetically, “I’m sorry, I can only trouble you, Mo.” “Just taking her to the infirmary?” Mo nodded. “Then I’ll trouble you. Bronya and I will be there as soon as we finish our test.” After smiling, Mei quickly pulled Bronya away. “There’s really no way…” Mo muttered softly, picking up the unconscious Kiana. “And you, Rita?” “Although I also want to continue staying by Captain’s side, it seems I can’t be so insensitive.” Rita smiled slightly. Rita also took her leave for now. See you later, Captain.

[Oh my god, here it comes. This familiar plot, this familiar development.] The system's tone suddenly became subtle. [Do you have Ai Haibara, the unconscious female student in the infirmary? Hurry up and get me one!] [If you do, would you like to see it?] [The system suddenly fell silent for a moment.] [Then I'll seal myself first. Call me when you're done. Oh, and remember to use protection if you don't:...] [No way, you idiot!]

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91. The Voice in My Dream

"Where...where?" When Kiana opened her eyes again, she was no longer greeted by the clear blue sky above St. Freya Academy. Instead, she found herself in a strange, oppressive, and gloomy room, like inside a research institute. Her close friends were nowhere to be seen. "My head is spinning." Kiana clutched her head, looking around blankly, completely bewildered. Everything here was so unfamiliar, yet it made her feel deeply uncomfortable. "Cute little girl, we meet again." Just as Kiana was filled with confusion, a light, playful voice rang in her ears. Although it sounded so unfamiliar, it stirred up several images buried deep within her. "That voice...you are...the one who appeared in my dream before!" Kiana, realizing what was happening, looked around, trying to find the owner of the voice in this oppressive space. "Who are you? Come out! Don't hide!" "Heh, you're wrong, cute little girl. I won't hide, I won't run away, because..." The playful voice paused slightly, "This isn't just your dream, it's mine too. What reason do I have to hide?" "Your dream? Why do you say that?" Kiana was slightly taken aback. "Want to know the answer? Then come and find it yourself~" As her words fell, the doorway to the cave on the steps not far away caught Kiana's attention. "Are you ready?" the voice continued, "Come on, face... your own reality." "I... reality?"

[It's been almost half an hour.] Mo Mo glanced at the clock on the wall, then continued to prop his chin up with his hand, looking at Kiana lying on the bed with her eyes closed. Since he brought her to the infirmary, there had been no sign of her waking up. It seemed she was still tormented by the nightmare known as the Herrscher of the Void. [Alright, stop staring blankly. You can't do anything about it.] The system was getting annoyed. [She's dreaming. Your concern is useless. Can you really go into her dream and arrange everything for the Herrscher of the Void?] [I wish I could.] Mo Mo sighed softly. [If I had Feather of Dust, I probably could do it.] 1 But where can I find Feather Dust to use now? I can only be a helpless bystander. Watching Kiana's originally gentle expression gradually furrow her brows, Mo Mo's thoughts also became slightly chaotic. What did the Herrscher of the Void say to her in the dream? What did she see? [But you have quite the patience, just sitting there watching her sleep.] [I can be naughty too.] 1 Mo Mo replied. [Naughty? What were you doing when this silly girl was unconscious? I'm warning you, although she knows nothing right now and you'll be fine as long as you're not discovered, I still won't let you do that!] 1 The system said righteously, although it really gave people an indescribable sense of incongruity. [What? You can't stop me from doing what I want?] Mo Mo smiled disdainfully and stretched out his right hand towards Kiana, who was lying on the hospital bed, fast asleep. [Wait! What are you doing, you beast! If you come any closer, I'm going to scream! You bastard! Help! You're molesting me---]... Amidst the system's wailing, Mo Mo reached out to the unsuspecting Kiana and pinched her...nose. [kufufufufufu. I've wanted to do this for a long time.] [No, although I really want to complain about your inexplicable laughter...] Gone with these irrelevant details, the system continued to complain, [So this is what you meant by prank?] [What, not allowed?] [I thought it would be something more exciting, like rubbing her face, rubbing her buttocks, rubbing her waist, and rubbing...] [Hey, hey, hey, that's going too far, do you think I'm that shameless?] Mo Mo retorted unhappily. It's like some kind of R1 development. There are no DLC chapters here, none. [Tch.] The system clicked its tongue dismissively. [You talk like what you're doing is so shameless.] [You don't know anything. I'm helping her escape the clutches of the Herrscher of the Void faster.] Mo Mo said seriously. As it turned out, Mo Mo's intervention was very effective. After he intervened, Kiana's face turned bright red, and her expression became even more unpleasant. Lying on the bed, she kept shaking her head from side to side, but she still couldn't escape Mo Mo's clutches.

With a nasal groan of discomfort, Kiana finally showed signs of waking up. Her eyebrows twitched slightly before she slowly opened her eyes. "Unfamiliar smallpox..." This was her first line after waking up. "You're awake." Mo Mo said, sitting on a chair by the bed, arms crossed. He had withdrawn his mischievous right hand long before Kiana regained consciousness, leaving no evidence. "...Kiana gasped, one hand covering her forehead, the other supporting herself as she sat up in bed,"

"This is the infirmary, Kiana's name is the same," Mo Mo explained considerately. "You suddenly fainted, and I carried you all the way to the infirmary until you woke up." "But I felt particularly unwell just now..." Kiana frowned slightly, saying uncertainly. "That's because you looked really bad just now, so I used some special methods to help you. Of course, it's a secret recipe, not to be shared with outsiders," Mo Mo said mysteriously. "What, had another nightmare?" "Yeah, we were just at a crucial point," she said, suddenly stopping her words without thinking, her face blank.

Feeling lost. What's the key point?

Who is she? What happened in my dream? Why can't I remember it every time? "Kiana?" Seeing Kiana's expression worsening, Mo Mo couldn't help but ask, "What's wrong?" Kiana bit her lip, her expression complex, her eyes flashing with various emotions, but she finally shook her head. "Nothing." But her hands, tightly gripping the corner of the blanket, betrayed her true thoughts. "Are you really okay?" "Ugh, I told you I'm okay, you're so annoying!"

"I'm sorry, I got a little too excited." Realizing her sudden outburst, Kiana lowered her head and apologized softly. "But I really can't remember... The only thing left in my heart is that almost suffocating feeling of resentment. Especially later, the feeling became even stronger and clearer, as if it wasn't a dream, but a tangible reflection of my own body—"

"If you can't remember, just forget it. Don't take it to heart." After Kiana's harsh rebuke, Mo Mo wasn't angry. "You've probably been too tired lately. You should get some rest. Don't spend all day thinking about those pointless things." "I know..." Kiana's head remained lowered, making it impossible to see her expression. "Do you have any other questions?" Mo Mo continued. "Yes." Kiana raised her head without thinking and answered, "Why are you here? I want Mei." Kiana's question left Mo Mo speechless. After a long while, Mo Mo finally managed to squeeze out a sentence through gritted teeth, "I should have just thrown you into the flowerbed to fend for yourself. You ungrateful wretch!"

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92. New mission: Recover the coveted gems.

She diligently carried the girl who had suddenly collapsed unconscious to the infirmary, and even stayed by her side until she woke up. And yet, not a single thank you? She asked someone else instead? Isn't that a bit too real? Ha, women. "Hey, don't take it to heart. I just wanted to know where Mei went." Kiana scratched her head, the annoyance that had been lingering in her mind gradually dissipating. "I thought she'd be here too. I'm so sorry it's just me." Mo Mo rolled his eyes at her. 'Don't ask. Your Mei is taking her final exam. She postponed her own exam to help you deal with that giant pig that barged in, but judging by the time, she should be here soon.' Kiana nodded thoughtfully, then clutched her stomach. "But I'm feeling..." Her gaze towards Mo Mo seemed to be constantly hinting at something. "Sorry, no." "Mo Mo turned his head away and answered without any mercy, 'I'll take your Mei home and cook for you later.' 'What, so cautious...' Kiana glared at Mo Mo with dissatisfaction and muttered softly. Mo Mo naturally heard this dissatisfaction completely. 'Dear Kiana, this is the infirmary. Do you think I can find anything here to fill your stomach? I do have deoxyribose, although it probably won't be enough for you.' 'Deoxyribose? What's that?' Kiana scratched her head, looking puzzled. 'I think I've heard of it somewhere. Is that stuff tasty?'"

"Damn it, how am I supposed to answer that?" I forgot that Kiana's skill level probably wouldn't even be able to grasp the point. How would I know if it's good or not? I've never eaten it before. "Fine, just give it to me." Kiana held out her hand to Mo Mo, "I want some." "Ahem." Looking at Kiana's innocent face, Mo Mo guiltily turned his face away. "Maybe we should just forget it, that stuff doesn't taste good."

This act of deceiving innocent children is truly sinful. [Let me remind you, Mo Zai, it's illegal to deceive someone who is mentally challenged. 1 [Pshaw, as if deceiving others isn't illegal.]

"Knife, he definitely wants to save the good stuff for himself." Kiana turned her face away and snorted coldly, "Hmph, stingy."

If Kiana knew the real meaning, it probably wouldn't be just a simple matter of calling someone stingy. *Click* The infirmary door was gently pushed open. "Kiana?" Mei cautiously peeked in, seeing Kiana sitting on the bed and Momo sitting beside it, before entering. "Are you alright?" "Mei, you finished your exams too." Kiana raised her hand, displaying her boundless energy, not wanting her to see her gloomy side. "Hehe, I'm perfectly fine." "That's good. You shouldn't always make people worry so much, and you're troubling Momo too." Mei also sat down on the bed, speaking earnestly.

"Yeah, I know. I've finished my exams and I'm free."

"Since Mei's here, I'll be going now. Remember to take her home." Seeing that he was no longer needed, Mo Mo stood up to leave. "Oh, right, Mo-kun, Himeko-sensei asked me to tell you to go see her." Mei suddenly called out to Mo Mo, who was turning to leave. "Himeko-sensei?" Mo Mo paused slightly. "I know, I'll go see her now. I wonder what trouble she has to cause..." "Alright, since everything's alright, hurry home. I'll cook you some food. I've already sent Bronya back." "Okay! By the way, Mei, what's deoxyribose? Mo Mo just asked if I should eat it!" Hearing the conversation behind him, Mo Mo quickened his pace, rushed out of the infirmary, and closed the door behind him.

After wandering around aimlessly for a while, Mo Mo finally found Himeko, who was also wandering around. "Yo, Himeko-sensei, Mei said you wanted to see me." What should have been a smooth sentence was abruptly cut short by Himeko's somber expression. "Are you alright?" Mo Mo asked cautiously, even using polite language. "I'm fine," Himeko uttered stiffly. "Come with me." Mo Mo wondered if it was just his imagination, but he felt that Himeko's gaze was full of hostility. Why? He shouldn't have offended her. Muttering to himself, Mo Mo followed Himeko anyway. "By the way, Himeko-sensei, weren't you involved in that game earlier? What was the result?" To break the awkward silence, Mo Mo couldn't help but ask.

Himeko, who was walking ahead, suddenly stopped. She turned around and slammed Mo Mo against the wall with a thud. "Wow, a wall slam? Wow, so direct? Truly befitting a mature woman," the system teased. "How about it, feeling a little flutter in your heart?"

"Mo Mo, St. Freya Academy is a place for teaching and learning. We are here to train warriors to fight against evil. This kind of corrupt and decadent atmosphere should be strictly prohibited. Anyone found doing so should be eliminated immediately." Himeko stared directly into Mo Mo's eyes, pausing between each word, her gaze chillingly cold. "Do you understand?"

Mo Mo nodded quickly. This wasn't just being moved; it was clearly a heart attack.

It seems Himeko is going to lose everything. "Good to know." After saying this last sentence, Himeko released Momo and continued to lead the way. Even after entering the headmaster's office, Himeko still had a cold face. "Come on... Himeko, what's wrong?" Himeko's unusual behavior immediately attracted Theresa's attention. "I'm fine, don't worry about me, you talk to him." After uttering a dry sentence, Himeko shrank into a corner, radiating a low-pressure atmosphere. "Never mind, let's talk about ours, ignore her." After glancing at Himeko a few times, Theresa turned her gaze to Momo, "In order not to waste your time, I'll try to keep it short. How much do you know about the Moon Throne?" Since returning that huge warship to St. Freya, it has been a long time since it has been mentioned. However, despite this, the members of the St. Freya Academy's research department have not relaxed their research on this mysterious gift from their "old friend" Anti-Entropy.

I just don't know how much progress has been made so far.

"That warship?" Mo Mo frowned before answering, "Isn't it the 'gift' that Anti-Entropy gave to Kiana? It said that it requires four gems to activate something."

The Tranquility Gem and the Plague Gem are both kept at Schicksal Headquarters, the Desire Gem is placed in the Oceania branch in New Zealand, and the Conquest Gem is placed inside Mei's body. They all seem quite readily available. “Yes, now that the Valkyrie exam is over, we can start dealing with that warship.” Theresa said seriously, resting her chin on her hands. “Of the four gems, we’ll leave the other three aside for now. One of them, the Gem of Desire, is currently located in the Oceania branch in New Zealand. We need to retrieve it first.” “Oh, that’s good. Let them mail it over. Air freight shouldn’t take more than a few days, right?” Momo nodded. “Be serious, I’m talking to you about serious business!” Theresa raised an eyebrow, stood up from her chair, and slammed her hand on the table, making a loud thud. “In short, we’re going to the Oceania branch to retrieve the Gem of Desire. Since it’s not a high-difficulty mission, the currently planned participants are Himeko leading the Fifth Squad, namely Kiana, Mei, and Bronya, who will travel together on the Hyperion to New Zealand.”

So far, there haven't been any problems. "So, the reason you came to me is... Yes, I mean, I want you to come along too." Theresa nodded. "Anyway, you're just sitting around doing nothing, so why not participate in more missions and earn more money? Besides, this is related to Kiana, so you shouldn't refuse, right?" "Don't worry, even if you didn't assign me to go, I would volunteer." Mo Mo readily agreed to Theresa's suggestion. "So, when exactly do we leave?" "If nothing unexpected happens, it'll be in the next few days. I'll have Himeko remind you then." Theresa seemed very satisfied with Mo Mo's performance. "Then thank you for your hard work. I called you here to talk about this. Now that the exams are over, you can go home and prepare. We could leave at any time."

"Understood." After giving a thumbs up, Mo Mo suddenly remembered something and asked, "By the way, what about Miss Rita?" Theresa thought for a moment before replying, "Her mission is complete, and she's already back at headquarters reporting. What's wrong?" "No, nothing." Mo Mo shook his head. "Then I'll be going."

"[What? Don't tell me you can't bear to part with that bad woman.]" the system said. "[Look, she left without even saying goodbye. It's obvious she was just playing with you. It's about time you faced the reality.]" "[What are you thinking about? I'm just curious how she'll report what happened here to Otto.]" He hoped to gloss over his part. He didn't have any demands; he just wanted to be a quiet, handsome man.

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93. Let's go together after I get back.

"In conclusion, I'll be going on a business trip for a while in the next few days," Mo Mo said to the people sitting around the table at dinner that night. "A business trip?" Karen handed Mo Mo a steaming bowl filled to the brim, patted the spoon, and continued serving. "It's a long trip, you know." Mo Mo, holding the bowl and chopsticks, looked at the dishes on the table with a worried expression, and explained, "It'll probably be for a few days."

If all went smoothly, a round trip on the Hyperion would only take a day. However, the shrewd Momo had already foreseen the future and knew what awaited them at the distant Oceania branch. "How many days?" After handing everyone a bowl of rice at the table, Karen sat down, her expression suddenly becoming subtle. "How many days? Where are you going on a business trip? Is it far? Will there be any danger... Ah, Momo, you've been working hard lately, have some chicken leg to replenish your energy." Karen said, placing a chicken leg into Momo's bowl. "Don't worry," Momo replied, then picked up the chicken leg again. "Sirin has been studying so hard lately, it must be tough, have some chicken leg to soothe her."

"It's nothing... By the way, where is that New Zealand? Is it far?" Celine, mimicking Mo Mo, picked up a chicken leg, stood up, and tossed it into Bella's bowl. "Bella's been doing so much housework lately, so this chicken leg is a reward for you. Be grateful!"

“Bella doesn’t know the location either. Thank you for your generosity, Your Majesty.” Bella bowed her head respectfully again. “Mr. Seven, you must have been working hard slacking off lately. This chicken leg… I’ll eat it myself.” Under Nefit Seven’s silent sidelong glance, Bella’s hand holding the chicken leg hovered in mid-air. In the end, it returned to her bowl, and her bright expression gradually turned bitter.

There's no way around it; that's how it is at the bottom of the food chain—suffering endless bullying with no recourse. Gnawing on her increasingly cold chicken leg, Bella wanted to curse, but couldn't bring herself to utter a sound. Why am I not the female lead? Why do I, Bella, have to be treated like this? It's outrageous!

Why is the rice so salty and bitter tonight? Because it's seasoned with tears. "New Zealand is in Oceania," Mo Mo explained, patting Xilin's head. "Although I've never been there either." "And where is Oceania?" Xilin asked, tilting her head and blinking her clueless eyes.

How should I answer this question? "Anyway, it's in a very far place, otherwise it wouldn't have taken several days." Mo Mo stroked his hair even more enthusiastically. "While I'm gone, Xilin, you can't slack off on your studies, okay? If I see you slacking off when I come back... Hmph, you know what will happen, right?" Xilin shuddered, quickly lowered her head, and silently continued stroking the board, not saying a word. "Hmm, good girl." After smoothing her already messy purple hair, Mo Mo finally removed his mischievous hand from Xilin's head. "Hmm? Karen, is there something you want to say?" Her hesitant expression was quite noticeable. "Nothing much." Karen shook her head and said slowly, "I just wanted to ask if you're free this weekend, Mo Mo. But I guess you're not free now." "Hmm? Is something the matter?" Mo Mo asked. "Karen, you can just say it directly, don't worry about it." I just wanted Mo Mo to come with me to buy some things. But it's okay, after all, it's work, we can't be careless," Karen smiled gently, not saying much. "But Mo Mo, you should be careful when you go out, and eat properly too, your diet has been so irregular lately." "Yes, yes, I will be careful." Mo Mo ate a few more bites of rice without changing his expression. "I'll be back as soon as possible. After I finish this task and come back, we..."

I've definitely been spending less time at home lately. "Really?" Karen's eyes brightened again. "Come back... I'll wait for you." [Although it's not nice to say that.] The system suddenly interjected. [What's the difference between what you're saying and "Wait for me to finish this war and then come home to get married"?] [The difference is that getting married at home will cause trouble, but I won't.] Mo Mo thought confidently.

"It's just retrieving a Gem of Desire. Could there possibly be anything that could stump me? A mere Herrscher, the most powerful in history, could she possibly pose a threat? That would be underestimating me." "Come on, Momo, don't just eat rice! Eat some vegetables! I made so much food especially for you, you've worked hard studying for the exams this summer." Kallen, her mood improving, started piling food onto Momo's plate. "Oh, don't just eat alone! Sirin, Bella, Seven, everyone eat together! It's a waste if we don't eat! Hurry, hurry, eat!" Amidst the gentle warmth...

Another uneventful night passed.

Inside a laboratory on the floating island of the Destiny headquarters, a room filled with various instruments stood empty except for a figure dressed in white, whose hands moved rapidly across a platform.

She was still fiddling with the quartz watch-like driver. Only when her phone rang on the table did she put down her prop, remove her mask, and answer the call. "Hello, it's me. Anything to report?" Mo Mo asked casually. The person on the other end began to speak slowly. "What? My foolish brother is already setting off for the Oceania branch to retrieve the Desire Gem? Wow, that's pretty fast." Mo Mo nodded thoughtfully. "Looks like it's time for me to take action too. We can begin the first phase of the plan..."

"But Acting Leader, are you really going to do this?" Nefit Seven's voice came from the other end of the phone. "I'm worried about my master..."

"What else do you want to say now? The die is cast, there's no turning back. We have no other choice," Mo Mo said resolutely. "Since someone has to be the villain, why can't it be me?"

"Alright, investigate further and report back. Remember to let me know if there's any new information." Mo Mo didn't give Nefert Seven a chance to continue speaking. "We have no other choice."

After a moment of silence, a low sigh came from the other end of the phone, "I understand."

"Thanks a lot.

"It's all for my foolish younger brother." Mo Mo absentmindedly replied, "I have something to do, I'll hang up now." She ended the call, tossed the phone aside, and walked back to the lab bench. She had lost all interest in tinkering with the driver. "Knock knock." Two knocks came from behind her on the door. "Oh my, oh my." Mo Mo turned around, a flirtatious smile playing on her lips. "Isn't this the S-rank Valkyrie, Miss Rita Losvise? What brings you to my humble laboratory?" "I was just passing by and thought I'd come in for a look." Rita maintained her perfect maid demeanor. "Greetings, Lady Mo Mo." "I don't have any tea for guests, so please speak quickly, Miss Rita." Mo Mo turned away, her back to Rita. "Rita just returned to headquarters from St. Freya Academy and was about to report to the Bishop." Rita narrowed her eyes meaningfully. "Speaking of which, Rita met a very interesting person at St. Freya Academy. I think you should know him, Lady Mo Mo."

"You've already met my silly little brother, haven't you?" Mentioning Mo Mo, Mo Mo turned around, hands in her pockets, leaning against the lab table, and looked at Rita, asking, "What do you think?" "He's such a lovely person," Rita chuckled, covering her face. "It's just that we haven't had much time to spend together, and Rita feels a little..."

"Cute? I think it's cutely silly," Mo Mo said bluntly. "Don't bother pretending with me. What's the point of all that beating around the bush?"

"It's a misunderstanding about Rita." "No, Rita doesn't seem to care much. "Rita truly believes it. I hope we'll have a chance to meet again in the future."

"Then you can hope for it, it's none of my business." Mo Mo indicated that she was indifferent to his affairs. "By the way, when you go to see Otto later, tell him that I'm planning to go to the Oceania branch." Rita thought this was very inappropriate. Rita's smile also faded a bit. "Last time, Lord Mo Mo, your unauthorized departure from headquarters already greatly displeased His Holiness the Bishop. I hope Lord Mo Mo won't act too recklessly." "His displeasure is none of my business." Mo Mo rolled her eyes, not giving Otto any face at all. "We're partners, it's not like I'm here to beat him up and he can't stop me from leaving. Bah, instead of thinking about this nonsense, I should focus on perfecting his so-called plan." Rita understood and would convey Lord Mo Mo's message to His Holiness the Bishop. "Remember to read every word." Mo Mo waved her hand. "I need to continue my research. Miss Rita, you should go do your work." "Then Rita will take her leave." After bowing to Mo Mo's retreating figure, Rita turned and left the laboratory.

Mo Mo took a deep breath in silence, put on the mask, picked up the tools, and continued tinkering with the driver. It was only a little bit away from being completely finished.

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94. Kiana's Parting Gift

"Ho, ho, ho ya! Ada da da da - this is the very last one, sir!" With the final ultimate move hitting perfectly, Mo Mo's controlled character cleanly and efficiently sent the last general of the enemy back home.

"KO!" "Aaaaaaah!" The girl sitting opposite Mo Mo frantically scratched her silver hair. "Why can't I win?! Damn it!" "Give up, Kiana." Mo Mo leaned back arrogantly, arms crossed, looking incredibly smug. "No matter how many times you challenge me, you can't beat me." "Why?!" Kiana slammed her fist on the control panel in frustration.

"My dad used to teach me," Mo Mo replied smugly. "That's all. It only made me a little more serious. If you want to beat me, you're still far from it." "How come your dad teaches everything?" Kiana's braced spirit deflated, and she had to admit that she hadn't won a single game. "Whatever," Mo Mo replied casually, standing up from his seat. "Well, according to the agreement, I'll be going now. You can play by yourself. Oh, wait, senior, don't be in such a hurry to leave." Kiana also stood up and grabbed Mo Mo's hand. "Give me another chance, okay?!" How many times have you said that? And it's always the same result. Mo Mo pointed to the row of machines behind him. "We've tried every machine in the entire arcade, and you still haven't won a single one, have you?" Hmm... The bloody facts were laid bare before Kiana, forcing her to admit it. But she was still not entirely resigned. “I said, senior,” Kiana said, looking at Mo Mo with a complicated expression, “This isn’t steel at all, it’s vibranium!” [To be fair, that’s true, Idiot Number Two wasn’t wrong at all.] “What’s vibranium?” Mo Mo was slightly taken aback and asked. Kiana was also speechless for a moment before asking, “That big movie that was so popular a while ago, ‘Hooray’s Avengers,’ didn’t you see it, senior? [What’s that?] [Who are you going to ask? If you don’t know, why would I know?] “Kiana.” Mo Mo sighed deeply, “When did you get the idea that I have so much free time, going out to see a movie? You’re overthinking it.” “Then how come you have time to sneak me to the arcade?” Kiana suddenly asked.

"I'm sorry, I shouldn't have asked that question." After a moment of unspoken silence, Kiana apologized, breaking the awkward silence. "Ahem, let's change the subject. You can play by yourself, I have to go." "Always thinking of leaving first when dating a girl, especially a beautiful girl like me." Kiana patted the control panel, her face full of indignation. "Senior, you'll be punished by heaven! Punished by heaven!" "I just can't do anything with you." Mo Mo sat down helplessly again. "Then I'll sit here and chat with you for a while longer." "Senior, what exactly are you busy with?" "Kiana couldn't contain her curiosity and couldn't help but ask, "I've never seen you in such a hurry before." "I got orders from above, I'm going on a business trip tomorrow," Mo Mo replied absentmindedly. "But I haven't even packed my things yet." "A business trip?" Kiana's ears twitched slightly. "Where to?" "New Zealand." Mo Mo revealed the destination very readily. "New Zealand?" After a slight pause, Kiana lowered her head and muttered to herself, "Oh right, New Zealand..." "What's wrong? What are you muttering about?" Mo Mo asked. "Nothing." Kiana shook her head. "I was just wondering if I could go with you guys." "You? Do you think that's possible?" Mo Mo's eyes sharpened. "Just take me with you, okay?" Senior Mo Mo turned his head away with a cold face, refusing to look at Kiana's pleading expression. "Don't give me that crap. Are you trying to stir up some big news again?" "What do you mean? I just... I've never been to New Zealand before, can't I go on a trip with you?" Kiana retorted to Mo Mo's questioning, "If you can't, you can't. Honestly, you're so stingy, humph." "Do you think that warship is mine? I can just let you go on it whenever I want? You need to be more careful." Mo Mo shook his head, "Besides, we're not going on vacation, we're just going there to pick something up." "That's no fun, I'm not going, I'm not going." Kiana shook her head decisively, swinging her two braids. It was hard to tell if she was serious or not. "Then I'll go back and prepare. I don't even know how many days I'll be gone." Mo Mo wasn't sure either. Wait, I have a gift for you, Senior. "Kiana called out to Mo Mo again, "I was originally planning to give it to you if you played with me for a day, but since you don't have much time... I'll just give it to you directly." "A gift?" Mo Mo pulled back his outstretched foot. "Did I hear that right? [Unsolicited kindness is either a good deed or a thief.] The system said, [Mo Mo, you'd better be careful.] [No way, Kiana isn't that kind of person.] Stop. Hmph, didn't expect that, did you? Considering that you've taken good care of me before, I specially prepared this for you. You should accept it with gratitude." Kiana puffed out her chest triumphantly. This appearance was exactly the same as that one in St. Freya. "Close your eyes first, otherwise there will be no surprise." What the hell is this, why so mysterious? "Will you close them or not?" Kiana raised an eyebrow, "If you don't cooperate, I won't give it to you." "Whatever you say." Mo Mo obediently sat down in the chair, closed his eyes, and muttered softly, "I want to see what it is..." "Wait a moment," Kiana's voice came from the darkness. "Let me look... Got it!" A few seconds later, Kiana spoke again, "Open your eyes, senior!" [Hey, not bad.] The system popped up five words first.

"Pork!" Kiana proudly handed the item to Mo Mo. "Aren't you surprised?" Mo Mo looked at the magenta exterior and said, "This is..." A camera? Taking the camera from Kiana, Mo Mo weighed it in his hand a few times. It really was a camera.

"It's pretty good, isn't it? I think it suits you quite well, senior." Kiana nodded to herself. "But senior, do you know how to use this?" "You don't even know if I can use it and you're buying me a camera as a gift?" Mo Mo fiddled with it in his hands for a few moments. "But you know what, I used to be quite familiar with this thing... but I haven't used it for a long time, it's all unfamiliar now." "Unexpectedly..." "Yes, my dad taught me before." Mo Mo's words carried a hint of pride. "Not to brag, but my skills used to be pretty good, just..."

"I wonder if I've regressed now..." Kiana said with a slight smile, resting her chin on her hands. "Then let me see how good your skills are, senior... Hey, give me some time to prepare! *click*" After the sound, Mo Mo nodded in satisfaction. "A picture without any deliberate effort is still beautiful. Don't worry, I have a feeling it will be a great one."

"I just don't think your promise is very credible." "I'll give you the developed photos after I get back from New Zealand." Mo Mo seemed very interested in the camera in his hand. "3q pa Kiana, I really like this gift." "Of course, this is... my choice." Kiana proudly raised her chin. "Click!" "I told you to let me prepare before taking pictures!"

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95. Blurry photo

Why, why did it turn out like this?...Ahem, something seems off. I need to gather my emotions. Mo Mo shook his head, looked up, and stared blankly at the photo he was holding. This isn't right. "What are you daydreaming about!" Suddenly, a cheerful voice broke the silence.

The silver-haired girl whizzed past Mo Mo, snatching the photo from his hand in the process.

"Hehehe, I don't want to!" Kiana skipped away, dodging Mo Mo's pursuit, and looked at the photo in her hand with a grin. "I want to see what this thing is..." Wait, what's this?

"Give it back to me!" Taking advantage of Kiana's slight pause due to her confusion, Mo Mo snatched the photo back from her hand. "What the hell is this?"

"Then why is it like that?" Kiana craned her neck, trying to get a second look at the photos in Mo Mo's hand. "I didn't even see clearly what H+ you took."

"What else could it be?" Mo Mo glanced at it a few more times. "A human figure. Although it looks rather blurry, look at it, it has arms and legs, isn't it just like a living person?"

"But it looks so blurry... Who is this? How could it turn out like this?" Kiana asked curiously. "It's a friend of mine," Mo Mo replied without elaborating, putting the photo back in his pocket. 'As for why it turned out like this... I don't know either.'

There's no reason for that. Could my skills have deteriorated to the point where I can't even take a decent photo?

[I'm starting to doubt whether what you said about learning photography from your dad was true.] The system also chimed in, [Or does your dad just not know how to take pictures?] [That shouldn't be the case, I used to be pretty good at it...]

But how could I show such a blurry photo to Kiana? I'd made such a promise. It would definitely embarrass her. "That photo, was it taken with that?" Kiana pointed to the camera hanging around Mo Mo's neck. "I've never seen you wear this camera before, and it's pink too. I didn't realize you had such a girlish heart." "It's not pink, it's magenta!" After correcting her slightly, Mo Mo also weighed the camera hanging around his neck. "My friend gave it to me as a gift yesterday, saying I should take some photos to take back for her if I had the chance. By the way, this is a rare opportunity, how about I take a photo of you too?" Mo Mo said, picking up the camera and pointing the lens at Kiana. "Wait? Take a photo of me?" Kiana was slightly taken aback, then thoughtfully pinched her chin. "It seems like I haven't taken a proper photo in a long time. Well, since you're asking me like this, I'll be merciful. Are you really okay with that?" "Of course, my skills are still pretty good." "Now Mo Mo doesn't have the confidence he had before. "That photo of yours before makes it hard for me to believe you." Kiana's face showed undisguised suspicion. "But I'll believe you this once. What pose should we strike?"

"Don't be so deliberate. Natural grace and beauty that come naturally are just as wonderful," Mo Mo murmured softly. "Really?" "Yes," Mo Mo replied, snapping a photo that captured Kiana's dazed, chin-touching expression forever. "So fast?" Kiana seemed a little unsatisfied. "No, no, take a few more." "That's no problem."

"What are you two doing here?" Another figure emerged from around the corner of the corridor. "We're about to arrive in New Zealand, Ms. Himeko."