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

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When Kafka activated her Word of Power, her body froze for a moment.

Although I couldn't sense the extent of Kafka's control over me, it was definitely a bad omen.

Kafka's Word of Power is no joke; its control can even suppress abstract things like the Demonic Body.

"...Do you find it interesting to get close to Mr. Liu Bai?"

Just like Liu Bai before seeing Kaffa's favorability rating, Liu Ying didn't believe Kaffa's claims of "love at first sight" or anything like that.

"Hmm~ I think Sam, you're having a lot of fun with your role-playing."

Kafka gently wrapped strands of hair around her fingertips, then released them.

This counterattack left Firefly speechless.

"Seriously, what's most frustrating is when serious words are taken as jokes and lies, and jokes and lies are taken as the truth."

"...I think you should look for the reasons within yourself."

Kafka's remark eased the tension between them slightly.

But Firefly's tone remained serious.

The reason this happens is because you always say things that are hard to tell whether they're true or false.

"Eh? But I'm not very good at truth or dare." Kafka's tone carried a hint of affected grievance.

"I'm more inclined to believe that you're the one who tricked Silver Wolf."

When the topic of Star Core Hunters came up, Firefly's tone gradually softened. As Star Core Hunters, their relationship wasn't exactly great, but at least they could trust each other.

Silver Wolf's ability to win against Kaffa in this psychological game... is either because Kaffa is playing with a child, or Silver Wolf is cheating.

Otherwise, this would be too counterintuitive.

Incidentally, because she prioritizes efficiency while Silver Wolf prioritizes fun, their collaboration is awkward—although there are no real conflicts.

From a personal perspective, Firefly still has some reservations about Silver Wolf.

"Hmm...right, I've got it, Firefly, book a double room for me and the boss tonight."

"……Um?"

Wait, what is this guy saying?

"Is the literal meaning hard to understand? A double room, a room with a double bed."

"……what you up to?"

It's not hard to understand, but the fact that you brought this up is really unsettling!

A double room with a king-size bed?

"It's not a good thing to pry into other people's privacy, Sa~~"

"...Okay! I got it!"

Firefly nodded helplessly.

The identity of a Star Core Hunter is indeed a fatal flaw.

Now that things have come to this, we can only trust Liu Bai.

...Damn it, a double room.

"You mean that kind of high-class hotel? You can understand, right? It's like the kind of high-class hotel I stayed at when I was working in the mountains."

"...I...I understand."

But I have absolutely no desire to do it.

Firefly stared at Kafka.

Does this guy really want to walk the path of his entire life in a single day?

Saying you could walk through your entire life in a morning was a bit of a joke, but if it were a double room… well, if Kaffa actually managed to do it…

One day! One day!

In just one day, we went from getting to know each other to reaching base!

Is that possible? Probably not!

But... what if it is possible?

Today, Liu Ying watched as Kafka gradually blurred the boundaries between herself and Liu Bai.

Honestly, it looks simple to operate, but it's hard to learn.

If Kafka really succeeds, should I find a job in a circus?

No, we might even be able to bring Inazuma and his group along.

Compared to Kafka, Inazuma and his group are already full of integrity.

"Mmm, I knew you'd help me, Firefly." Kafka looked very happy. "Then, how about you buy me some safety gear while you're at it? That way, the boss and I will have another option, and you can feel more involved, right?"

"..."

That's a bit too much!

Kafka gazed into Firefly's eyes with a calm smile.

"...A provocation?" Kafka's gaze suddenly calmed Firefly down.

"Hmm, guess? Aren't you always efficient and rational, Sam?"

"..."

The fireflies remained silent, while Kafka continued to smile condescendingly from her vantage point.

Chapter 169 Not So Human

"..."

Although she remained silent, Firefly didn't actually understand what Kafka meant by those words.

How am I supposed to react when someone suddenly says something like that out of the blue?

What does it mean to say that you were always rational and efficient before?

What's the point of fighting if you're not rational and efficient? So what does it mean that Kaffa suddenly said something like that?

"..."

Seeing the bewildered look on Ryuki's face, Kafka rested her head on her hand, a rare look of helplessness on her face.

Hmm, I don't want to teach anymore.

The fireflies of today are somewhat like rotten wood that cannot be carved.

This person used to have some awareness that "love is war".

How could Kafka possibly speak well of her old colleague?

I have some awareness, but not much, and my mind is completely blank when I'm in a relationship.

Cute and cute, no brains.

Why not just use your excellent war thinking a little bit?

As she sensed it, Firefly was caught in a vicious cycle called "unrequited love".

However, this kind of unrequited love does not refer entirely to unrequited love in the common sense.

If I had to say something... I only think about myself.

Yes, Liu Ying only considered what role she should play in the relationship, without considering what role Liu Bai should play, which is a fatal flaw.

Just like anticipating the enemy's reaction in battle, you need to anticipate how the enemy will react in order to respond more accurately.

For example... the matter of sticking on stickers.

Kafka had anticipated that Liu Bai's resistance wouldn't be too intense. In this regard, Liu Bai didn't really have any "bottom line," so as long as she spoke appropriately, she could hold Liu Bai in her arms.

The same logic applies to going a step further and letting Liu Bai touch her breasts.

He chose intimate things that wouldn't actually cross any lines, gradually getting closer to Liu Bai.

It could be said that Kaffa provided a perfect cover for Firefly, but Firefly was still stuck in a rut—or rather, obsessed with love.

Given the current situation, it's actually quite unlikely that you'd want to sleep with someone unless you really wanted to.

No matter what, Liu Bai wouldn't be so casual as to sleep with a woman he'd only known for a day.

It seems that she has Liu Bai completely bewitched, but in reality, Liu Bai is perfectly clear-headed; she just hasn't crossed the line that makes Liu Bai refuse.

If Liu Ying had any understanding of this "war," she wouldn't be so worried about her relationship with Liu Bai.

Unfortunately, this person is currently preoccupied with himself, and his understanding of Liu Bai is actually quite limited.

But it could also be because she doesn't go out much?

Liu Bai's behavior at home did indeed seem a bit brainless—but being brainless and being unwilling to use one's brain are two different things.

You should know that even when she had acted cute to that extent before, Liu Bai's question to her was still "Why are you being so friendly?"

When they came out of the clothing store earlier, Liu Bai had also noticed Liu Ying's dilemma.

Putting everything else aside, Liu Bai's mind is absolutely clear.

However, for Liu Bai... the situation inside the pot might actually be very troublesome if he had to think about it.

After all, even she could see that the people from the Fox Palace were being overly friendly to Liu Bai.

You're saying that Liu Bai, as someone who lived at that time, couldn't have felt these things?

That would be somewhat disrespectful to one's boss...

They simply don't want to get involved, or they feel that if they do, things might become more complicated.

I simply threw my brain away and watched them slowly make a fuss.

Oh. It's also possible that they haven't figured out how to handle it.

After all, their boss is the kind of person who wants both things, so from that perspective, the boss is a bit shameless.

And now, fireflies.

Kafka rested her chin on her hand and continued to smile as she watched the fireflies.

She bet that Liu Ying was only thinking about how she would seduce Liu Bai, without considering Liu Bai's reaction.

This kind of innocent teenage romance... sigh, it's so bittersweet.

Decided.

Kafka changed from resting her chin on one hand to resting her chin on both hands.

"I made a decision."

"Eh?"

"I'm going to bully you properly."

"Eh?"

It feels like... rather than helping, it's more interesting to both win over Liu Bai and bully Liu Ying—who can blame Liu Ying for being hopeless right now.

Anyway, our boss has a "want-it-all" personality, and Firefly is the worst off... at best, she'll just be sitting at the same table as the pets~

If you don't want to sit at the same table as your pet, then you should really fight back.

The S-attribute is unleashed with super-invincible power!

"In battle, it's all about the survival of the fittest."

"...Wait, why bring this up all of a sudden?"

Liu Ying felt her mind was getting increasingly foggy.

What does "I'm going to bully you properly" mean? Is this considered a "love rival's declaration"?

However, it was clear that Uka Fukasan did not delve into the details of Liu Ying's answer to the question, and instead stared at Liu Ying with a smile that made people uneasy.

"..."