[This simulation has ended.]
[Congratulations, Host, for inheriting the talent 'Trace Bloodline of the End (Unawakened)'.]
[Congratulations, player, for obtaining the following rewards: 'Chiyuan Doll', Tarot Card - The Moon (Usable only in Life Simulation), Lifespan Extension x150 days, Crystals x700.]
[Congratulations, player, for participating in the battle against the Herrscher of the End a second time. You have received an additional reward: Crystals x900.]
Listening to the familiar system announcements, Fu Li, who had been lying limp on the bed, yawned and sat up comfortably from the sofa.
As the saying goes, practice makes perfect. He'd died four times now; he was long used to the sensation of death.
"But... so this is the Bloodline of the End?"
Fu Li raised his arm and condensed the Honkai energy within his body. Faintly, he could see a pale golden light flash and disappear beneath his skin.
As an experienced warrior, Fu Li could feel that with this new power, his Honkai energy flowed more smoothly, and he could also sense another, mysterious space.
It was like a fragile membrane, perhaps Imaginary Space, or perhaps God's domain.
But regardless, the current Fu Li had no intention of piercing that membrane and entering. He was still young and had no desire to court death in reality.
As was his custom, Fu Li checked the information on his rewards.
[Chiyuan Doll]
[The girl's uncertainty is like that of a lost moth, flapping its wings in the darkness, chasing the sun before it, bathing in its light.]
[However, when the sun dims, the moth continues to flap its wings in confusion, trying to find that warmth once more. Gradually, the moth gives up flying. She ponders what she should do.]
[In the darkness, a flame suddenly ignites. The moth casts aside its uncertainty and is reborn in fire, becoming a new hope to lead more moths forward.]
[Crossing the Mortal Dust: Whenever you enter a combat state, all your physical attributes will be enhanced, increasing by 1% every 30 seconds, stacking up to a maximum of 40%.]
[Note: A special effect will trigger when encountering Hua in a Life Simulation.]
[Tarot Card - The Moon]
[The user may choose one of the following two effects.]
[One, 'Night Walk': Conceal your form at will under the moonlight. The scent of catnip will be left behind wherever you go.]
[Two, 'Water Moon': Create several illusions at will. The illusions have no actual combat ability but are difficult to see through.]
[Three, 'Unknown': Randomly borrow the ability of another Tarot card. (Can only be used once.)]
[Note: Only one of the first two abilities may be used per day.]
"Hmm, this card is a bit ordinary this time. Too much randomness."
Hugging the small doll that had suddenly appeared in his hands, Fu Li pinched its little cheek, a smile gracing his lips.
Among the Thirteen Flame-Chasers, the only one Fu Li was confident he could meet in reality was Hua. Oh, no, she should be called Fu Hua now.
Perhaps the stories of the others had ended, but Hua could still stride forward with pride.
When the time comes, he could try to trick Senti into coming over, and he could help her babysit.
Putting aside thoughts of the simulation, Fu Li closed the system interface and began ordering the mini-Mobius around just as the real Mobius had ordered him.
"Snakey, I want the newspaper and breakfast."
"Understood, Boss."
The mini-Mobius, who had been standing guard all night, retrieved the recently delivered newspaper and the freshly made breakfast and brought them to Fu Li's table.
Looking at the warm breakfast before him, Fu Li's lips curved into a smile.
He had been with Mobius for so long, and he had always been the one doing the cooking. Now, the tables had finally turned.
Dipping a piece of soft bread into sweet milk, Fu Li enjoyed the breakfast prepared by Snakey while reading the contents of the newspaper.
[It is reported that a new female star has burst onto the scene in Australia, performing on the country's biggest stage. Her name is 'Elysian Realm'. She wears a black veil and does not show her true face, but has already amassed countless fans on her voice alone.]
[Today, the mysterious singer 'Elysian Realm' has invested 1 billion euros into Schicksal's charity fund for disaster relief, to improve the lives of people in affected areas.]
[Mysterious singer 'Elysian Realm's' new album has been released, with first-day sales exceeding seventy million. World-renowned critic Orsonel has described it as 'flawless'.]
---o---
"What's with this singer? How is she even more terrifying than Eden?"
Looking at the newspaper, Fu Li took a sip of milk, his eyes wide with surprise as he stared at his subscription.
He saw that the top several headlines were almost all related to this singer. It was simply terrifying.
"Perhaps this is the 'Star of the New Era' that Eden hoped for."
A sense of gratification washed over him. Fu Li checked the time; it was time for class. He grabbed his schoolbag and patted the mini-Mobius's long hair.
"Snakey, I'm leaving the house in your care."
"Mm, I understand. Take care, Doctor."
Watching the door close, Snakey's pupils flickered. Then, with a surprisingly human-like sigh, she looked at the dinner plate on the table.
Washing the dishes and her experiments could wait. The most important thing right now was something else.
Looking at the Chiyuan doll and the Snakey doll that Fu Li had placed together by the bed, Mobius stood on her tiptoes, picked up the Chiyuan doll, and placed it on the bookshelf.
Honestly, he's a grown man, yet he still likes to sleep with dolls.
---o---
Meanwhile, in a five-star hotel in Australia.
Eden leaned gracefully against an exquisite wooden chair, removing the black veil she always wore, and looked at the assistant behind her.
Objectively speaking, Eden's assistant was quite beautiful. She had a slender figure, standing just over 170cm tall, with long white hair tied into a ponytail. Her delicate face had a bewitching quality to it, and she wore a smile that was not quite a smile.
Her name was Rin. She was the Herrscher of Corruption from the Previous Era, and also a super armed puppet created by Mobius.
"Rin, are you ready to get close to Fu Li?"
Her gilded eyes narrowed slightly. A dangerous glint flashed across Eden's beautiful face, like a blooming red rose.
"Of course, Miss Eden. A mere teaching certificate for Senba Academy is, for me, as easy as turning over my hand."
"Is that so?" The corners of her red lips curled up. Eden twirled a lock of her long hair and said nonchalantly, "Then... Rin, are you on my side? Or on the side of your creator, Mobius?"
"Heh. Miss Eden, you know me. I have little interest in human emotions, so..."
Rin paused, as if choosing her words carefully.
"So, I am maintaining a neutral stance."
"Neutral, is it? I see. Leave me alone for a while, Rin."
"Very well."
Eden shook her head. As she waited for Rin to close the door behind her, the smile on her face gradually faded. She gazed at her reflection in her wine glass and murmured:
"This time, no matter what, I was first."
"Mobius, I'm sorry. But Li is the one thing I am unwilling to yield, no matter what."