Honkai, But I Have Too Many Mods

"Mhm~!"

"...That's also a method."

She's too cute to refuse...

The Serenitea Pot's thatched cottage.

Ding—!

Guinaifen's groggy voice came from behind the nearby screen.

"Mmm... Boss, you're still awake..."

"Sorry, I haven't figured out how to mute this bracelet yet. Did I disturb you?"

"zzzzz..."

"..."

Looks like I didn't disturb her. This girl sleeps like a log...

Just as dawn broke, Gray Serpent sent the organized distribution map of World City's factions and their historical data to his bracelet.

First, World City itself. The concept of nations has disappeared, and the world has been completely interconnected by countless railways and bridges, forming "World City"... Well, it's a "global village" in the truest sense.

As a fictional background for a game mod, it's fine. But becoming reality... it's truly exaggerated.

Then, the faction distribution.

The entire world, or rather, the entire World City, is currently divided into three types of regions.

One is the Schicksal controlled zone, one is the Anti-Entropy controlled zone, and the last is the Free Commercial Zone.

As for the situation, it's as the names suggest.

The current Sky City is actually a Free Commercial Zone.

Schicksal's boss, Otto, no questions asked.

Anti-Entropy's boss, also no questions asked, Joyce...

Wait! What's this Welt Joyce guy all about?

Fine, a Herrscher is a Herrscher, it doesn't matter to me. Anyway, it's not something I can directly interact with at my current stage.

As for other free factions, Liu Bai took a look.

Yeah, except for World Serpent, the others are pretty much the same as Liu Bai remembered.

The current strategy is still to strengthen combat power.

In fact, with the current rate of making money, improving combat power isn't a problem.

The real problem is...

Well, the Stellaron Crisis.

The plot was originally set to occur a year after the game started, but Liu Bai, with a clumsy click, changed it to six months later when setting up the game.

A high-difficulty event specifically marked with the risk of save corruption.

Yeah, high difficulty, six months...

I really want to punch my pre-transmigration self...

The Stellaron Crisis. Liu Bai doesn't know the specific plot, but judging by the name, he can guess most of it.

It's nothing more than Stellaron, Honkai, legions of destruction, and so on.

I mean, why don't we just rename Earth to something like 'Yavellonia 6'?

Chapter 13: A Textbook Reception

"How did you sleep last night, little lab rat?"

After having breakfast in the Serenitea Pot, Gray Serpent brought Liu Bai to meet Mobius.

Mobius, just like yesterday, looked at Liu Bai with a smile, her attitude extremely gentle.

"Not very well," Liu Bai replied truthfully.

"I understand. After all, you've come to a new environment, unfamiliar surroundings, and you still need to adapt."

Mobius comforted Liu Bai, then took out a bank card from her pocket.

"This is yesterday's payment, and also various identification documents for World City. Your companions get them too—as long as you don't go into Schicksal or Anti-Entropy controlled zones, you won't be exposed."

"Thank you."

Taking the bank card, Liu Bai felt much more at ease. Although it was just a thin card, it held the weight of money.

"Don't thank me just yet."

Mobius took out a vial of potion from her pocket and stared at Liu Bai with a dangerous smile.

"Here, drink this."

[Unidentified Potion (Medicine)]

...I'm a precious little lab rat, I'm a precious little lab rat, I'm a precious little lab rat...

Liu Bai knew he had no choice but to accept, so he could only keep telling himself this in his mind.

Gulp...

It was cool and a little sticky going down, with no particular taste.

[Honkai Resistance +1% (lasts for ten minutes)]

[Potion successfully identified - Honkai Sensitivity Potion]

[Identification experience increased.]

"Hmm... it seems aliens also have a certain resistance to Honkai."

Mobius nodded, seeing Liu Bai's normal complexion, then reached out and patted his head.

"Such a good boy, such a good boy~ I'm liking you more and more, little lab rat."

[Mobius Affection: 1516]

[World Serpent Affection: 1516]

Being petted by a mature woman like Mobius... felt pretty good?

But he had to start testing medicine on the second day of being a lab rat...

"Here, this is a reward for my good little lab rat~"

Mobius handed Liu Bai a USB drive.

"What is this?"

"This is a USB drive for you, Mr. Liu Bai, to use in the simulated combat room. You can conduct personal combat training when you have time. After all, you've already come into contact with the dangers of this world." Gray Serpent explained on behalf of Mobius, then made a gesture to see him out.

Mobius also stopped paying attention to Liu Bai and stood up, walking towards the room behind the main hall.

Liu Bai couldn't wait for Gray Serpent to show him out. He didn't even need Gray Serpent to lead the way; Liu Bai bolted.

Having a beautiful mature woman around was nice, but being used as a test subject by her didn't feel so good.

"Oh, boss, you're back."

Guinaifen, who was waiting outside the door for Liu Bai, looked idle.

"How was it? Did that Doctor give you any trouble?"

Speaking of which... wasn't this guy also a "lab rat"?

Why was it only me who went in!

Liu Bai suddenly felt that being too handsome was also a mistake.

"Ah... Boss, why are you suddenly looking so narcissistic?"

"Just reflecting inwardly."

"...It really makes one curious what you're reflecting on."

Guinaifen couldn't help but interject.

"So, what are we doing today?"

"Big shopping spree."

Liu Bai walked straight out, and Guinaifen dutifully followed behind.

"With money, we should first improve our living environment. Besides, Firefly has some physical issues."

"Ah... Miss Firefly does look quite frail."

Guinaifen nodded in understanding.

Frail... huh?

Liu Bai's expression was a little strange.

"Mhm... so we need to take good care of her."

If what the "Uncle" from the previous life revealed was true, then Liu Ying could probably smother a hundred Guinaifen with her bare hands without breaking a sweat...

Of course, no one knew if it was true or not. Since Liu Ying didn't bring it up, Liu Bai didn't need to ask—the current situation also didn't require Liu Ying to show herself.

Speaking of which, the simplest way to deal with the future Stellaron and legions was to call for backup—more strong Astral characters.

After all, they were all mods from the same package, so who was nobler than whom! If this plot could unfold, it meant a breakthrough was definitely possible.

If they could reach the late game, who knew whose stats would be filled in more!

Don't let me find out that any of my mods have something that's just mindlessly filled in!

Liu Bai and Guinaifen went out and got on a bus at the entrance of Shencheng Pharmacy. With various identification documents, Liu Bai didn't have to worry about anything.

"Where are we headed...?" Guinaifen looked around curiously—such a primitive mode of transportation was rare on the Xianzhou where she lived, let alone riding it herself.

"Liyue Merchant Guild, Sky District Branch."

Liu Bai glanced at the sign on the bus.

"It's not far, just three stops."

In Liu Bai's opinion, this world was generally divided into two main factions: the Honkai series as the main storyline and the Genshin series as the side story.

The Honkai: Star Rail series was actually unique to the player.

"Interstellar Peace Corporation?" Guinaifen tilted her head, searching her memory for a matching organization.

"Completely different."

"Close enough is good enough," Guinaifen said, looking out the window. "Speaking of which, some of these architectural styles are quite similar to the Luofu Xianzhou."

"Yeah, what a coincidence."

"Hey, hey, boss, what's with that monotone reading?"

"W-welcome, welcome to Liy..."

"Welcome to Liyue Merchant Guild—is that so hard to say, my dear Kiana?"

When Liu Bai arrived, the blue-haired, kimono-clad older sister was looking helplessly at the young receptionist at the door.

"Hey, see that handsome guy over there? Come on, say that line properly."

Just then, Yelan, the blue-haired older sister in the kimono at the entrance, also noticed Liu Bai.

"..." Liu Bai felt a bit strange at being casually pointed out.

He could understand Yelan, as she was a character belonging to Liyue.

But the one at the entrance