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

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An unpleasant experience as expected, but not difficult to handle.

"It's all done, let's go."

Cecilia's letter was simple, mainly explaining the problems Kiana was currently facing, and then asking Fu Hua to go and provide reinforcements.

Yes, among the many forces now, the Far East Branch and Anti-Entropy are actually the two least noticeable ones—compared to the Undying Blade and Valkyrie Stormtroopers who came out to "suppress bandits," that's certainly the case.

Cecilia also instructed Fu Hua to keep an eye on Kiana.

While you're at it, bring Kiana some local specialties from China—specifically, the "53" textbook.

...Although Fu Hua was very suspicious that doing this might cause Kiana to become depressed.

Furthermore, Fu Hua wasn't exactly enthusiastic about teaching Kiana...

Even the dumbest kid she's ever taught could rub Kiana's brain into the ground!

But I really couldn't refuse my old friend's request...

After leaving with their luggage, Fu Hua and Wendy headed straight for the bookstore.

Then, Fu Hua bought two full sets of the "53" practice book in front of Wendy.

“…Huh?” Wendy’s student instincts sent chills down her spine.

What is this?

"...Would a bookstore like Sumeru sell something like this?" Wendy's mind was a little blank. In her mind, Sumeru sold only very high-end books.

“Bookstores also adapt to local conditions,” Fu Hua said calmly. “For example, Mondstadt has even created a dandelion-flavored liquor here… although I personally don’t know anything about wine.”

What's wrong with localizing your business a bit?

"...Is this so?"

“That’s right.” Fu Hua nodded. “By the way, Wendy, did you know that in terms of the number of books, Mondstadt’s Northland Library has the most and the largest area of ​​any library—it’s just a pity that their library is not open to outsiders.”

"Eh... this is the first time I've heard of this."

"This is considered little-known fact, but it's usually not on exams."

"..."

Wendy always felt that there was something off about her conversations with her class monitor.

Why do they seem to have an age gap?

"But class monitor, you're so diligent... You're still doing practice problems even after coming here?"

"You and Kiana did it."

"...Class monitor, don't be so hard on yourself."

Wendy looked at the thickness of the 53 textbook, her brain automatically filtering out certain words.

Then Fu Hua looked at Wendy with an expression that said, "Your attempts to act cute won't work," and casually pushed up her glasses.

"No, no, no... what we learn is different from what students in China learn, isn't it?"

Wendy was also a top student, but looking at the thickness of the "53" textbook and hearing the rumors about China at home... Wendy's scalp tingled.

"It's all knowledge."

"Eh?"

"It's more accurate to say that the Valkyries of today lack this more basic knowledge."

Valkyries begin training at age eleven or twelve, and if there are no problems, they can serve in the military at age fourteen or fifteen—provided, of course, that they reach rank B.

The Far East branch is doing a little better under Cecilia's arrangement. For example, Wendy's combat strength rating has reached A-level, but she hasn't graduated yet and isn't even allowed to go on missions alone. Cecilia will probably only let her graduate when she's seventeen or eighteen.

Even so, everyone's educational level is only so-so, barely passing...

Especially in the area of ​​social and humanistic knowledge, although Cecilia consciously strengthens the teaching in this area... there are some dirty things that she can't directly tell the students.

"Let's start with the basics, Wendy."

Fu Hua shoved Wu San into Wendy's arms.

"Make one sheet of each set every day, and I'll monitor your progress."

"..."

I desperately want to escape, but I can't.

"Thank you, class monitor..." Wendy, being a good girl, still gave in to Fu Hua's stern gaze.

However… Wendy suddenly realized who the other 53 book was for.

Oh, Kiana.

"So, class monitor, you only gave Kiana a gift? It's not a problem if classmates bring gifts, right? You should. Give the landlord a share too—flirt—of course, not something like the 53."

Wendy gave Fu Hua some practical advice.

"Even if we don't know the other person's preferences, as long as they can feel our sincerity, that's enough."

"you're right."

Fu Hua nodded calmly to Wendy, seemingly having already made this plan in mind.

…………

"Mr. Liu Bai..."

"Is there something you need, General?"

"You can just call me Zhen..."

Zhen gave Liu Bai a faint smile.

"May I ask, Mr. Liu Bai, what is your life like in interstellar space?"

Ah... here comes the most troublesome problem.

Liu Bai paused in feeding him.

"A very ordinary life, doing business and traveling, etc."

Liu Bai replied in a very versatile way.

However, I'm not really satisfied with this answer.

"...To be honest, you don't seem like a businessman to me."

Looking closely at Liu Bai, one could tell that he didn't have the air of a businessman, nor did he seem to have a strong desire for profit.

Would this kind of person be a businessman?

It's very clear that there are many normal people in the world, but there are also many ungrateful people, and Liu Bai's personality doesn't even have strong martial arts skills...

Okay, it's not good to doubt someone who helps you, but I mainly want to know about Liu Bai's past experiences.

If Liu Bai already had a "fiancée" or "girlfriend" on another planet, he really felt he shouldn't get involved in their private affairs.

If not... I really think it would be worth trying to get Fox Palace and Shadow to connect with Liu Bai.

"I'm sorry, I don't really think I'm sorry."

Liu Bai spoke calmly, saying that what he said was unfalsifiable anyway, and people could comment however they wanted.

"I'm sorry, that's not what I meant." He apologized honestly. "I meant to ask, Mr. Liu Bai, do you... have a fiancée or any other intimate relationship with someone of the opposite sex? Ah!"

Liu Bai's hand trembled slightly, and Zi Dui really touched his nose—of course, he didn't manage to stuff it in.

"Cough cough, are you alright?" Bai quickly took a tissue and wiped Zhen's face.

Fortunately, the rice was only warm because it was meant to be fed to a patient.

"It's nothing, it's nothing. I just didn't expect Mr. Liu Bai to react so strongly... So it really is true?"

She obediently let Liu Bai clean the rice grains off her face.

"No, actually, no, it's just that everyone seems a bit strange today."

After wiping Zhen's face clean, Liu Bai complained.

I don’t even want to imagine what you’re going to say next since you’re talking to yourself about this topic now!

"I went to a date with Chiyo at noon today and was surrounded by a bunch of single women. Even with Chiyo protecting me and the pot hanging on my waist, I couldn't help but feel insecure about my chastity."

"Leftover women?"

"Generally speaking, women over 28 or 29 can be considered 'leftover women'," Bai Gezhen explained regarding the term.

"Indeed... twenty-eight or twenty-nine is not considered young for ordinary people."

Lei Dian thought about it for a moment and nodded.

Ah... if that's the case, it seems like Sara would be the most suitable match in terms of age?

...Although as a long-lived species, Sara doesn't need to pay attention to age differences.

Ah, no, actually the most deadly thing is lifespan, isn't it?

The goddess had previously told her that "everyone seems to really like knives that talk about lifespan"—and then less than a month later, Yaedo launched a "buy a book and get a free razor blade" promotion.

"..."

No, I can't bring myself to talk about lifespan theories.

As a long-lived species, the theories about lifespan that they have truly experienced are far too numerous.

"...Speaking of which, Mr. Liu Bai, are you familiar with the theory of lifespan? It's a term that Shenzi mentioned to me before."

He asked casually.

"Ah, I know, bad civilization." Bai scratched his head. "But as a love story or something, it is indeed quite appealing—but what does this have to do with the topic we were just discussing?"

How did you shift from the topic of "leftover women" to the topic of lifespan?

Is your theory of lifespan not the same thing I'm talking about?

Are you saying that single women don't live long?

Is there any need to be so extreme?

"...It just suddenly occurred to me." Zhen gave up on continuing the discussion.

This shouldn't be told to Liu Bai.

If Liu Bai really gets together with Hu Zhaigong or his own sister, then for him, this is a matter of half a lifetime.

You can't say that someone else's half a lifetime is not as good as the fifty years of an immortal being, can you?

Since the other party has decided to dedicate their life to accompanying them, their will is beyond reproach. On the contrary, the immortal species needs more guidance.

Well, the immortal being is the one who needs to prepare. She will watch her lover grow old and die day by day... Just thinking about it is not a good thing.

Although there are some practical considerations, I still need to talk to Fox Palace about it.

In terms of lifespan, wouldn't Ayaka Kamisato be more suitable? But Ayaka isn't aware of that right now.

"Zhen, you're starting to ramble on and on."

Looking at Zhen's expression, Liu Bai felt that something was not quite right about this.

What are you all thinking?

"Because I'm sick, I've been overthinking these things." He really came up with a reason. "You think, as a general, it's really hard to trust Kage? Even the Fox Palace and the Divine Child can't stay with Kage for too long."

"Why think so much? Even if such a thing really happens, it's seven or eight hundred years from now, right? As a long-term consideration, yours is way too far ahead."

Liu Bai sighed.

"And let me say it again, you're not beyond saving. Stop assuming your sister will become a general and worry about this useless thing. Come on, open your mouth."

“...That’s true.” Zhen nodded, then opened her mouth and let Liu Bai feed her.

It seems Liu Bai isn't very enthusiastic about theories about lifespan?

"...Although it may be presumptuous, may I ask, Mr. Liu Bai, what would you do if you encountered a matter like the theory of lifespan..."

"You've really been underestimated! The power of love is limitless!"

"……Eh?"