Honkai, But Spirit Simulator

Three months passed, and Edison finally completed the integration of resources from the former North American branch. The new organization—Anti-Entropy—was officially established, far surpassing the Anti-Entropy that hastily took over the legacy in the original timeline.

"Mr. Liu Bai, would you like a drink?"

At the banquet, Edison, dressed in a formal gown, handed Liu Bai a tall glass filled with red wine.

"If you would, would you care to dance?"

"Uh… I don't know how to dance. I'll pass."

"Honestly, Miss Reanna lent her body to you, the leader, not so you could sit here quietly eating."

That's right, leader.

After much discussion, Liu Bai, as a Spirit, was immediately pushed into the position of leader of Anti-Entropy.

Even though Liu Bai repeatedly emphasized that he didn't know when he would leave, it couldn't reverse everyone's thinking.

There was no way around it. Basically, everyone was closely related to Liu Bai, and Liu Bai was the only one who had won against Otto in "the game."

So, whether it was for the Anti-Entropy executives or the grassroots staff of the original North American branch, Liu Bai as leader was what everyone wanted.

As for not having a body, they could simply borrow Reanna's body. In any case, the nature of Soul Steel could manifest Liu Bai's appearance.

The only problem was that Liu Bai claimed he would disappear… but that wasn't a big deal.

Come on, who do you like? Pick one, and she will be the future leader.

Everyone is familiar here. Honestly, if it weren't for Liu Bai, it wouldn't matter who became the leader.

In the end, Liu Bai chose Edison as the next leader.

Edison and Welt, both of them are very humane people, and as a leader, Edison is obviously more experienced and has high prestige. Without considering things like power struggles, Edison is obviously the best choice, so there is no need to force Welt into the position.

"Liu Bai, want to eat together?"

Einstein squeezed over with a plate of desserts.

"I don't know how to dance either. How about we keep each other company? I think this dessert tastes pretty good."

As Einstein spoke, she used a fork to put the dessert from her plate onto Liu Bai's plate.

Two gazes stared over.

Anyone else would have panicked, but Einstein seemed oblivious as she commented on the dessert on the plate.

Yes, the source of the gazes was Planck and Schrödinger, the two pairs of master and apprentice.

The original plan was for Edison to go first, and then everyone would take turns dancing with Liu Bai.

But now, what does Einstein mean by this?

Is she trying to kidnap Liu Bai?

"Liesel darling has become unlovable."

The seventeen-year-old green-haired girl from seventeen years ago covered her face and pretended to cry.

Schrödinger next to her expressionlessly picked up a plate and walked in Liu Bai's direction.

"Schrödinger? Where are you going?"

"There's still room at that table."

Schrödinger replied without turning her head.

"Although Liesel darling has become unlovable, you're still such a killjoy, Schrödinger." Planck sighed and picked up a plate from the side.

"Rita! Get me another bottle!" The red-haired twin-tailed woman shouted loudly at the wine-red-haired waitress.

Margarita Aiete, the former female boss of the resort, Planck's ace agent, "The Marquise."

Her nickname happens to be "Rita," the ruthless person who shot Otto in the head in the original storyline, almost saying, "Otto, I didn't lie"... Although that shot was irrelevant to Otto.

Seriously, do all of you with Rita in your name like to be secret agents or assassins?

"Dr. Tesla, you've already had three bottles… If you drink any more…"

But now, this ace female agent can only patiently persuade Tesla as a waiter.

"I'm not drunk!"

"…" Margarita really didn't know what expression to use when looking at Tesla, who was stubbornly refusing to admit it.

"Get me another bottle! After I finish drinking, I'll go find Liu Bai!"

"Uh… What do you want to do when you find the leader…?"

Normally, Margarita shouldn't ask questions that exceed her responsibilities, but looking at the drunken state of Dr. Tesla in front of her…

You must know that her immediate superior, Planck, and the former immediate superior's immediate superior, Edison, are both there.

Not to mention Liu Bai, who is now the immediate superior's immediate superior…

"I, I just want to ask, does, does Liu Bai dare to 'bleep'—"

"See, you're drunk."

Margarita retracted her hand that was about to strike like a knife as if nothing had happened, and considerately carried Tesla on her back.

...Good thing I asked.

"I'll take you back to rest now."

"It seems Otto isn't planning to take any action against us right now."

After being turned down for a dance and seeing others shamelessly crowding around, Edison slammed the table and started a work report on the spot.

"Or rather, even if Otto wants to do something, he lacks the strength. According to what Leanna said before, Destiny only has that S-Rank Valkyrie called the 'Shenzhou Immortal' left. That means we're evenly matched in terms of top-tier combat power."

"Moreover, Leanna's defection has shaken the Valkyries in Destiny's middle ranks... It's a pity that the operation to expose Otto's crimes failed."

Edison seemed a bit disappointed about this.

"Enough, you've already snatched away Destiny's strongest and the Abyss White Flower. Failure is failure."

Liu Bai comforted her.

Their failure to silence them only added another unstable factor for Otto. In the long run, there would be plenty of time to play with them. But Leanna running away with the Abyss White Flower was what truly made Otto's heart bleed.

Because Leanna might not be the strongest user of the Abyss White Flower, but she was definitely the most durable. The Soul Steel body that Otto spent over a hundred years forging for Leanna allowed her to use the Abyss White Flower's abilities without any burden.

Leanna died in the original story because the high temperature after the Honkai fission bomb exploded instantly evaporated her body.

Before that, she used the 0, 1, and 2 rated power of the Abyss White Flower like it was free without even blushing or panting in a single day...

Zero power saved a critically injured cowgirl, first power stabbed a Honkai beast to death, and second power poked Schrödinger, who had turned into Honkai, back to her original form.

But more than forty years later, Cecilia consumed a lot of energy just to use the White Flower to treat Siegfried...

So the loss of Leanna plus the Abyss White Flower was what pained Otto the most.

"Also..."

Edison seemed determined that no one would get to sneak any food today.

"Alliance Leader looks so tired..."

Joachim—no, he should be called Welt Yang now—looked worriedly at Liu Bai's direction with his little face.

The Finn felt that he had committed a mistake and had no face to face his son, so he simply had his son recognize Welt as his godfather, while he himself soaked in the research work of the ruins.

History seemed to have turned back again.

"Don't go near there, you'll be a third wheel."

Welt, holding a large piece of bone-in meat in his hand, glanced at Liu Bai's direction and earnestly taught Yang.

"Okay..."

Chapter 52: Return

[Simulation ended, Anti-Entropy·Birth cleared, Einstein, Tesla Affinity +50%]

[Final Simulation Rating: S (The first leader of Anti-Entropy, a mysterious legend surpassing Otto - "Liu")]

[Final Affinity: Einstein/Tesla: 210%/241%]

[You have gained 3 skill points]

[You can choose one of the following skills]

[1. Mecha Manufacturing (Anti-Entropy) lv4 (You are familiar with the structure of Anti-Entropy mechas - although they may be somewhat outdated by today's standards)]

[2. Quantum Cognition lv8 (Physics? No, no, no, this is quantum mechanics)]

[3. Armed Doll Cognition lv1 (A shocking idea seems to have formed in your head - did you know that the inventor of the Previous Era's Armed Doll technology was named EINSTEIN?)]

[4. Physics lv10]

[5. Mechanics lv10]

[6. Materials Science...]

[7. ...]

This was the longest skill list Liu Bai had ever seen, so long that the system panel even had a "page turning" option.

It had to be said that these two doctors really studied a variety of things...

However, what was more worth complaining about was that although there were many skills, none of them were related to combat, and many science skills overlapped with what he already had, although the levels were two or three levels higher... but it was of little significance.

After all, these two were his own hosts, and unlike the previous two Flame-Chasers who couldn't act, these two were quite active in the main storyline.

If there were any related questions, he could just ask them directly...

Moreover, Liu Bai didn't want to waste such a precious opportunity to choose skills on redundant skills.

In the end, Liu Bai stopped his gaze on the first three items.

Mecha Manufacturing, Quantum Cognition, and Armed Doll Cognition...

Armed Doll Cognition, which seemed the most tempting, was eliminated first - he would have chosen it if the cognition was changed to manufacturing.

But this cognition... whoever wants to jump into this pit can jump, he wasn't the Einstein of the Previous Era, and didn't think he had the ability to make this thing go from 0.1 to 1.

As for the remaining mecha manufacturing and quantum cognition...

After a brief hesitation, Liu Bai chose Quantum Cognition Lv8.

He figured he could always have Einstein and Tesla teach him about mecha manufacturing, but even if they were willing to teach him quantum cognition, he might not necessarily be able to learn it...

As for the remaining skill points, Liu Bai allocated them by putting 1 into Haunt and 2 into Guardian Spirit.

[S-Rank evaluation detected, final results confirmed]

[Spirit: Liu Bai]

[Skills: Haunt Lv.6, Persuasion Lv.2, Guardian Spirit Lv.5, Body Modification (Soul Steel) Lv.3, Quantum Cognition Lv.8, Science skills (minor)]

[Current Host: Rita Rossweisse (Compatibility: 11%, current host), Aponia (Compatibility: 120%, abnormal status, cannot be selected), Mobius (Compatibility: 262%, abnormal status, cannot be selected), Einstein (Compatibility: 210%, normal status), Tesla (Compatibility: 241%, normal status)]

[Remaining simulation attempts today: 0]

[Note: Upon reuniting with simulated characters in reality, a character compatibility bonus will be automatically awarded]

Character compatibility bonus...

Liu Bai glanced at the maid in front of him.

"Is something the matter?"

Unlike other hosts who were helpless, Rita, as a top S-Rank Valkyrie, could completely sense Liu Bai's presence with her own perception.

In that case, he couldn't just leave.

After all, his compatibility with Rita was currently... 11%.

That probably only counted as having just established a tiny bit of trust.

Although he really wanted to have a reunion with Einstein and Tesla, right now... it was better not to use suspicious behavior to shake the delicate trust they currently had.

By the way, he had now reached the skill requirements to possess the Luna Kindred Armor.