I'm in the Ark, a player.

After all this was done, time returned to normal.

Mostima naturally saw the bow.

I also saw the arrow.

I also saw Qin Tianling's fingertips about to loosen their grip.

She suddenly spoke up,

"it is good!"

"stop!"

"Stop the test—"

"No attacking each other!"

Just as Qin Tianling was about to let go, he heard this and suddenly raised the Dragon Hunting Bow upwards!

Release the bowstring.

The Dragon-Slaying Arrow roared out!

The spinning giant arrow tore through the air with a piercing shriek, shooting upwards.

The reinforced concrete was torn apart like paper, and rubble and dust rained down from the sky!

After that, the arrow did not slow down at all, and continued to go up, piercing through one layer, then another, and then yet another!

With a series of deafening sounds, the entire building trembled!

Even the highest-ranking emperors could clearly feel the building shaking!

"Holy crap!? What's going on down there?"

The emperor sprang up from his chair, stood on it, opened the surveillance camera on his computer, and switched to the first floor.

There was a large hole in the floor and another in the ceiling on the first floor, with jagged edges and rubble scattered all over the floor, as if something terrifying had pierced through them.

The Emperor continued to switch between floor monitoring systems.

On the second floor, the third floor, and all the way to the fifth floor, the Emperor finally saw a huge arrow, as large as a lance, stuck in the ceiling. Most of the arrow shaft was already embedded in it, and some concrete debris was falling down from the edge of the hole in the ceiling.

The Emperor stared at the screen.

silence,

Then--

"An indescribable penguin scream!"

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Next up is the PY project, Type-Moon's, specifically the part about Seapower:

Tia traveled through time and became the Einzbern family's unprecedented "perfect artificial human".

With white hair, red eyes, and top-notch good looks, he's the kind of cute boy who could trigger a "big sister's protective instinct" just by walking down the street.

But that's all the good news.

The bad news is, this is the Type-Moon universe.

Less than ten years remained until the doomed Fourth Holy Grail War, and his adopted sister, who clung to him and called him "brother" all day long, was named Irisviel.

In order to escape the erasure of "Humanity Correction" and also to save her silly little sister, Tia activates the [Life Simulator].

The way to earn points is simple: major plot events that change the world line!

So, Tia, with her "all-encompassing physique" and "perfect life" attributes, confidently began her first random simulation.

The result was that when I opened my eyes—

Your mother's name was Alcmene.

Your father's name is Zeus.

Tia stared at the panel, lost in thought: "What the hell is my name, Hercules?"

Type-Moon: Age of Gods - Starting with a Hercules Simulation

Chapter 25, Friend, Hao Chi! (3k)

In the basement, in the training ground,

The massive bow and arrow vanished from Qin Tianling's hands. He glanced at Mostima's health bar, noticing it hadn't decreased much, and asked with some dissatisfaction.

"Is that all?"

"Feeling like you didn't get enough fun?"

I'm so sorry I didn't make you have enough fun.

After saying that, Mostima looked at the large hole in the ceiling with lingering fear. She could vaguely see light shining down from the upper floor.

If I hadn't shouted faster, that attack would probably have come straight at me.

That's terrifying! Those enormous bows and arrows don't look like something meant to be used against humans at all.

It's more like a weapon prepared for hunting some kind of huge beast.

Wild, deadly

This was Mostima's only impression.

She then put away her staff and walked towards Qin Tianling.

"Based on your performance, you're good enough to be hired. The Emperor saw your test results and might even give you a reward."

Mostima paused,

"Congratulations. I can now be considered your senior, but don't be so formal with me, just treat me like a regular friend."

"What reward?"

Qin Tianling seemed to sense something familiar and turned to Mostima to ask.

"It means exactly what it says."

Mostima blinked and explained.

"If he performs well in the onboarding test, the Emperor will give him a personalized autographed poster, a personal rap album, and additional bonuses."

"how much is it?"

Qin Tianling pressed for an answer.

His feeling seemed to be true!

Damn! I knew it!

Why are there hidden conditions for perfectly completing tasks in this game?

These are hidden conditions, and they're the kind that won't be revealed unless you ask!

Fortunately, it seems that this has been achieved.

Qin Tianling thought about it and decided to give them another bad review later.

"I do not know."

Mostima stroked his chin, thought for a moment, and replied,

This was the best answer she could give.

"I was invited by the Emperor, so I didn't take the entrance test, and I don't know the exact number."

Anyway, the test video will be sent over soon. He can ask him himself after he watches it.

"There's also a video recording?"

"Yes, it's over there. I can send you a copy if you want."

Mostima pointed, and Qin Tianling then noticed the camera hidden in the corner.

He looked thoughtfully at the camera.

Can you send me a copy?

Does this mean that the video can be saved locally on your real-world computer?

Oh my god, will this video be used for anything later?

For example, could it be used in loading animations?

I don't think I've ever seen a loading animation when I played this game, right?

Just as Qin Tianling was still thinking about the recording, Mostima pointed to the hole in the ceiling that Qin Tianling had shot through.

"Oh, right, about this cave entrance............"

She raised her head and looked above the cave entrance, where she could vaguely see several layers above.

This power is almost comparable to a military siege crossbow, isn't it?

Those war machines that require several people to operate, yet one person can rival them...

"You've gone way too far. The Emperor might deduct the repair fee from your pay later."

"?"

"It means that for every order you take after that, the Emperor will take about 10% to cover the building repair costs."

Mostima continued to explain,

The emperor was indeed wealthy, but he didn't squander his money recklessly.

Penguin Logistics members have to pay the fines themselves, let alone this kind of damage—the Emperor will pay for the repairs first, but there will also be compensation, even if it's just symbolic compensation.

"No, buddy?"

How the hell can this affect the rewards for subsequent missions?

Damn the production team, did they have to make it this realistic?!

He brought up the save screen. The most recent save was from the first floor of this building, before he climbed in from the outside to find the Emperor.

This time span is...okay, acceptable.

Then he turned to look at Mostima, who was right in front of him.

Then Qin Tianling squatted down and grabbed Mostima's ankle, who was completely unprepared.

"Ok?"

Mostima naturally noticed Qin Tianling's actions, and a hint of doubt appeared on his half-smiling face.

The next second Mostima felt the world spinning around him.

She was lifted upside down by Qin Tianling. Her long hair and bangs fell down with the force of gravity, revealing her fair forehead. The two staffs behind her swayed and made a slight clinking sound.

"uh-huh?"

She made a questioning nasal sound, her voice muffled by being upside down. The faint, ambiguous smile that often lingered at the corners of her mouth was still there, but it had become somewhat subtle.

"Um, what do you want to do?"

The practical testing is complete, right?

Or is this just a prank?

Then, Mostima saw Qin Tianling take off his black high-top boots.

The smile on her lips became somewhat stiff.

Then she saw Qin Tianling lift her boots up in front of him, bury his nose in them, and inhale them like a whirlwind!