Honkai Impact 3rd, but I have too many mods.

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After Kiana finished dinner, the group headed to Shencheng Medicine as if it were a "normal day"—if we ignore Eden and Liu Bai.

"I'm starting to feel like something's not quite right about this."

Kiana scratched her head. "Wait, why is Eden going to work with her? Isn't he a live streamer?"

Eden, knowing what Kiana was talking about, glanced at Kiana helplessly.

...I really envy this carefree girl who lives in a dangerous world.

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Shencheng Pharmacy, underground area.

"...Eden?"

Mebius looked at the stunningly beautiful woman before him, his expression somewhat subtle.

Although I don't want to admit it, this person is just too beautiful—even more stunning than the intelligence photos Gray Snake sent her, which is quite counterintuitive.

"You... um..."

Mebius couldn't quite describe his current feelings: "I feel sorry for him," "I am ashamed of myself," or "alarms are going off."

Are they here to steal the lab mice again?

Will the lab mouse really be hooked away?

Hmm... Möbius even thinks it's somewhat understandable that Liu Bai was lured away by Eden.

I feel pity for him, let alone Liu Bai.

"Doctor, is there a problem?"

As Möbius sized up Eden, Eden was also sizing up Möbius.

A "beauty doctor"... It sounds like some kind of hype, but I didn't expect it to actually exist.

In comparison, Eden had far fewer impressions of the meeting than Mebius.

After all, there's not much to compare. In some areas they're about equal, but in other areas Eden is far superior.

"No problem, come in, let's do a full check-up." Möbius cleared his mind and got straight to the point. "Danzhu, Cangxuan! Come and help him up!"

"okay!"

The two little ones trotted over one after the other, helped Eden, who had sprained his ankle, and led him into the inspection equipment.

Mebius also learned part of the cause and effect. Eden, as one of the only two people who had close contact with the Herrscher, had to undergo a full examination.

And the other person who had contact with the Herrscher... was Kiana.

"Her braiding skills have improved?"

Mebius glanced at Kiana and commented.

"Huh?" Kiana paused for a moment, then subconsciously touched her braid.

No, you noticed that too?

"Um, Liu Bai braided my hair."

“Oh…” Mebius’s previously amiable tone suddenly became meaningful, and his gaze turned to Liu Bai.

Maybe... I really need to consider keeping them in a cage?

These free-range mice are just too disobedient.

"Kiana, go into that device for a checkup."

"Okay...okay." Kiana keenly sensed that the atmosphere around her seemed a little off.

Her instincts as a mischievous child made her take off running.

After Kiana went inside, Möbius chuckled and said to Liu Bai, "Little guinea pig~"

"Stop, Doctor, can we not talk about personal matters when we're doing serious business?"

"Danzhu Cangxuan and Klein will help me with it."

Mebius spoke with absolute confidence.

"They're more reliable than me at these kinds of trivial matters—but since you've said that, let's get down to business. According to Natasha's account of the events... putting everything else aside, does Kiana subconsciously depend on you? Or is it the subconscious of that Herrscher consciousness?"

Once the conversation turned to serious matters, Mebius's tone became much more earnest.

Mebius and Natasha were too lazy to investigate Liu Bai's "sudden teleportation" and simply went straight to Kiana's problem.

Kiana's description of the dream and her dependence on Liu Bai have appeared twice already.

Kiana also experienced sleepwalking at times, which Natasha handled, but Kiana had absolutely no "dream reflections" of Natasha.

I was dreaming, but Natasha wasn't in my dream.

This is quite interesting.

Furthermore, the Herrschers of Domination did not appear in Kiana's dream—although they may have used some underhanded tactics.

Currently, the only people who can appear in Kiana's dreams are Cecilia, her mother, and Liu Bai, whom she has only recently met.

The difference is close, if not two extremes.

"...Could it be a matter of charm?"

As soon as Liu Bai finished speaking, Natasha pinched the soft flesh of his waist.

"Natasha, one day's pay deducted this month." Mebius glanced at Natasha, thinking, "You're using me as a guinea pig now? I wouldn't even do that to myself!"

After warning Natasha, Möbius pressed further, "What do you mean by 'charm'?"

"Hmm... numerical value?"

If Liu Bai had to find any common ground between himself and Cecilia, it would only be their charm.

Cecilia's charm is at least eight points.

Liu Bai had a natural talent of 10 points, and after equipping the Flying Robe, he broke through the limit to 12 points.

The initial favorability rating for these important characters will be relatively low. Liu Bai estimated that if he tried to raise the favorability rating of ordinary Valkyries, he would probably start at fifty.

"So you mean you're exceptionally beautiful?"

When Mebius heard this, he wanted to pinch Liu Bai, but he held back.

"...Alright, let's just say that for now. Hmm, it's a bit far-fetched, but in terms of charm, you might actually be better than Cecilia."

It may sound far-fetched, but it makes sense logically.

Just like some people are naturally attractive to animals, it's a bit far-fetched to apply this to matters related to Herrschers.

If giving it to a handsome man could solve the problem of the Herrscher, then why would everyone bother with the Honkai?

"Any other ideas?"

"..."

Liu Bai recalled that he was also quite concerned about Kiana's matter.

Moreover... he really felt that he had overlooked something.

"It seems like it's gone."

"Well, there's nothing we can do then. Let's discuss the Herrscher who kidnapped Kiana..."

"Wait! I figured it out!"

The word "lawyer" seemed to suddenly spark a spark of inspiration in Liu Bai.

What happened was so natural that I actually forgot about it...

"Although this statement might be a bit more far-fetched than the previous one... would you believe me if I said that Sirin is actually harmless?"

Chapter 122 The Problem Isn't With Me

Liu Bai only remembered it when Mebius mentioned the Herrscher.

Sirin's affection level starts at 0!

Although I didn't get the favorability bonus from Liu Bai, starting from scratch is the biggest problem!

The favorability rating of the Herrscher of Domination is the same as that of the normal Herrscher, and it is consistent with the favorability rating of the Honkai towards itself—incidentally, this is also why Liu Bai thinks the Herrscher of Domination is a treasure.

The effect of the elixir on the Herrscher of Domination is equivalent to a permanent favorability, completely synchronized with the favorability of the Honkai. The effect of the elixir disappears, but the favorability towards the Honkai remains unchanged—at least until the faction reaches its maximum favorability, which is 100.

Sirin's situation is clearly no longer related to the Honkai.

“…Your statement,” Möbius pondered, resting his head on his hand, “is indeed even more absurd than your charm claims.”

Is this your focus?

“Of course it is this one.” Mebius sighed. “Well, just kidding. If that’s the case, I think I know why Cecilia values ​​Kiana so much. Besides that girl’s compassionate nature, she may have developed some kind of bond with Sirin back then.”

Möbius did not directly object to Liu Bai's statement, but instead pondered it carefully.

"But even if we find out, what can we do? Let Celine come out?"

"……Well."

Mebius's question made Liu Bai instantly realize the real point of contention.

"Kiana is Kiana, Sirin is Sirin... is that what you mean?"

Liu Bai frowned. "Is harmonious coexistence even possible?"

"Maybe, but that's too idealistic—I don't dislike idealism, but when it comes to doing things, you have to be more realistic."

Mebius once again displayed the serious expression he had when he was treating Zhen.

"Actually, I think Kiana's personality could really coexist with... Sirin becoming a good person, but the problem lies in the control of the body and some unexpected instincts."

"An instinctive accident?"

"Just think of it as an allergy."

Mebius snapped his fingers.

"Although Kiana is currently in control of the body, once Sirin recovers and the Herrscher's will awakens, Kiana's will... Forgive my bluntness, but Kiana's current will may not be able to withstand the Herrscher's impact—even if Sirin herself has no ill intentions."

Liu Bai remained silent.

The questions Mebius raised were indeed...quite sensitive.

Mebius scratched his head in annoyance: "Tsk, now that you mention it, I got screwed over by that bastard Cecilia. I knew it when long-lost friends suddenly showed up at my door, they were all my enemies."

Cecilia certainly couldn't make a choice between saving the mother or the child, so this mess was dumped on her, with the hope that she could have the best of both worlds.

"I'll turn Cecilia into a specimen someday..."

Liu Bai's eyelids twitched; this was not something you could say.

"Why don't we ask Cecilia about this?"

“No, no need. And even if we were to do it, we would notify you first. After all, what I meant by being tricked is not about not reporting it.” Mebius said with a displeased look. “Cecilia doesn’t know anything about science. She can’t possibly be sure of Sirin’s condition. What Cecilia is most afraid of is that this Sirin is not the same Sirin.”

Möbius got tricked when he suddenly found himself having to make choices about someone else's household chores.

But whether or not Cecilia knew about it... it's probably not Cecilia's fault.

Intelligence and scientific knowledge are two different things—my own student is one of the world's top five biologists, so there's no conflict between him and this person being brainless.

"But then again, Liu Bai, are you really sure that Xilin is a kind person?"

This is what Mebius is most worried about—and it's also what Cecilia is most worried about.

The only Herrscher who ever did sit-ups was the leader of Anti-Entropy, who lay down once to break the deadlock when he led his people to escape from Schicksal.

Moreover, this wasn't just an ordinary sit-up for Xilin; it was a case of resurrection through a corpse.

Who knows if there might be any unexpected problems?

"can."

Liu Bai sensed that this was an important option, so he spoke very seriously.

Upon hearing this, Möbius fell into deep thought, and after a moment, he continued:

"Tell me about the Herrschers, why didn't you capture any alive?"