"Why are you looking at me like that?" Chen Luo turned his head to find Yun Xia staring at him blankly after agreeing to the classmate's request.
"You've changed. You really have. You never used to refuse anyone's requests before."
"Hmm... Maybe getting beaten up by my cousin knocked some sense into me?" Chen Luo pondered for a moment before shifting the blame onto the Herrscher of Sentience.
Don't ask—just assume everything is the Herrscher of Sentience's fault.
After all, no matter the cost, humanity will defeat the Honkai.
Speaking of which, Chen Luo now regretted introducing the Herrscher of Sentience as his older cousin.
Miscalculation. Huge miscalculation.
"What, disappointed?" Chen Luo asked casually.
"No, no. I like you better this way. At least now you won't suffer just because you want to help others. Since you've 'gained some sense,' can you promise me something?" Yun Xia propped her cheek on her hand, locking eyes with Chen Luo.
"What is it?" Chen Luo was puzzled.
In this entire class, nearly everyone had asked him for help at least ten times—but this was the first time Yun Xia had ever made a request.
Chen Luo decided that if her demand wasn't too unreasonable, he'd agree.
"Stop working as a nursing aide at the hospital on weekends. Hospitals are dirty, chaotic, and full of diseases. What if some disgusting woman infects you with something? It's bad for your health. Especially stay away from any woman with the surname Yun." Yun Xia spoke earnestly, her tone pleading.
Holy shit, this request is way too much.
If I don't work at the hospital, are you gonna give me 100 Primogems?
[Ding! New commission received!]
[Stay Away from Hospitals]: Do not work as a nursing aide on weekends, and avoid all women surnamed Yun in this world (except Yun Xia).
Reward: 1,500 Primogems + Random Special Card (2 star to 4 star item)
Difficulty: Unknown (Highly likely to trigger uncontrollable, catastrophic consequences!!!)
"..."
Chen Luo had to admit—when he saw that blood-red "Unknown" difficulty, his heart skipped a beat.
What the hell? This is already above 4 star difficulty?!
A 4 star mission gives 1,000 Primogems, so 1,500 has to be 4 star or higher—maybe even 5 star.
"Let me ask you something... Do you know a woman named Yun Lian'er?" Chen Luo blurted out after a long pause.
"...No." Yun Xia's expression darkened.
"..." You absolutely know her. No doubt about it.
"Then... let's shake hands." Chen Luo extended his right hand.
"Huh?" Yun Xia froze at the sudden gesture, her cheeks inexplicably flushing. "W-What are you—d-do we have to start with something this... intense?"
"I just thought we could shake hands like friends. What are you imagining?" Chen Luo was certain she was overthinking this—he just didn't know what.
Now he realized how perfect the Herrscher of Sentience's authority would've been here.
"Oh." Yun Xia exhaled in relief, though a hint of disappointment flickered in her eyes.
She half-heartedly shook Chen Luo's hand before slumping back onto her desk.
His lack of response just now means my request is probably 80% rejected. That handshake was just a way to dodge the topic.
If Chen Luo could hear her thoughts, he'd assure her: The handshake wasn't evasion—it was to become friends.
[Yun Xia]
[Cardcaptor] (S-rank Talent): A supreme magician who commands 53 Clow Cards. Upon creating her 54th card, she will ascend to Sealing Witch, capable of sealing anything—even skills and spells—into cards.
Price: 6,500 Primogems (Original: 10,000)
[Underworld Staff]: Yun Xia's personal magical staff. Unleashes Clow Cards' power while boasting extreme durability and offensive capabilities.
[Mastery of Human Linguistics]: ...
Holy shit. Are S-rank talents just common in this world?!
Chen Luo's current roster:
Family Tab: The Herrscher of Sentience ("Senti")
Friends Tab: Venti, Yun Lian'er, Yun Xia, Theresa, Murata Himeko
Out of these six, four possess items or talents worth 10,000 Primogems or more.
Chen Luo was starting to suspect this world's average combat power might be abnormally high.
Is every random person here on par with the Herrscher of Sentience's value?!
Or am I just unlucky enough to be surrounded by these heavyweights?
10,000 Primogems. That's enough for Chen Luo to pull another 5 star item or accessory—assuming his luck isn't so bad he hits pity.
He used to think that if he ever caused trouble or made enemies in other worlds, he could always return to this mundane, safe world for peace of mind.
Now? Even the Honkai-riddled Earth of Honkai Impact 3rd seems safer.
"My dear Miss Yun, are you sure you don't know anyone named Yun Lian'er?" Chen Luo shielded his mouth with a textbook and whispered.
"I don't know her. I said I don't know her, and I don't know her."
"Really don't know her?"
"Chen Luo, what the hell do you want?" Yun Xia glared.
This guy won't agree to my request but still has the nerve to pester me?
"Since I couldn't agree earlier, I wanted to make it up to you. Is there anything you'd like me to do for you now?" Chen Luo asked cautiously.
His intuition told him this was the perfect moment to trigger a commission.
"My request is for you to shut up and not bother me until I talk to you first." Yun Xia rolled her eyes.
[Ding! New commission received!]
[Don't Annoy Me]: Do not speak to Yun Xia unless she initiates conversation.
Reward: 10 Primogems/hour (Max: 10 hours)
Difficulty: 0 star
Hmm. Judging by this commission, Yun Xia and Yun Lian'er probably don't get along.
Chen Luo filed that observation away for later.