Heartbreaker

To be the older brother?

That would be even more inappropriate.

So after careful consideration, Shadow felt that it might be better to apologize through battle.

It was really difficult to get her to show sincerity verbally.

"Then I'll look forward to your performance."

Liu Bai had absolutely no reason to refuse Ying's request.

Shadow's attributes (not low at all): 8 in Constitution, 8 in Strength, 8 in Cold, and 7 in Agility. With the addition of the powerful Raiden skill set, he is undoubtedly among the top-tier combatants in the Spirit Dream faction.

Moreover, Ying's style makes her more likely to be armed than Acheron.

Liu Bai had a feeling that in the next few days, when he summoned Acheron, he would most likely summon "Pajama Fisherman Acheron" instead of "Swordsman Acheron".

Although Acheron can kill people with a fishing rod.

"Please look forward to it." Ying's tone was more confident.

"Ah, if you're going out, put on this mask and change your clothes." Kitsune Saiguu was somewhat surprised by Shadow's decision.

But... this method isn't bad either.

The only thing to be careful about is appearance—to outsiders, Raiden Shogun appears to be just one person.

If Ying Erdengzi were to go out dressed like this general in his formal uniform and be seen by others, the entire Sky Dome Zone would be in an uproar.

Kitsune Saiguu put the mask on Raiden Ei's head.

In fact, Kitsune Saiguu also wanted to provide Liu Bai with some guards.

After all, her understanding of Liu Bai from the intelligence was already very clear—this person is intelligent, but also incredibly reckless.

It's no exaggeration to say that world events revolve around one person.

Previously, Kitsune Saiguu thought that the few people here were enough, but then he learned from Kujou Sara that Schicksal had reinforced their troops and that the Stormtroopers had arrived.

Okay, that's enough of this nonsense.

Acheron is powerful enough, but there's only one of him.

Not to mention that sometimes it's easy to dodge a spear in the open but hard to guard against a hidden arrow.

Liu Bai's meddling in the global situation, it's not impossible that he could suddenly be forced to commit suicide at any time.

Rita's line, "The time it takes Acheron to go to the toilet is enough for Liu Bai to die ten times over," was not a joke.

There is no limit to how sinister things can get.

Last time, some idiot dared to mess with Schicksal Anti-Entropy, and he almost got hammered to death. Luckily, Anti-Entropy was willing to act like a human being.

Yes, that person's name is Ryusuke.

In short, personally speaking, Acheron Kitsune Saiguu believes that Acheron who doesn't appear is a good Acheron —unless Acheron learns the Shadow Clone Technique.

The more Acheron appears, the higher Liu Bai's threat level becomes, and the more likely it is to lead to multiple-choice questions like "only Acheron can be used" and trap questions like "it seems safe."

Furthermore... as far as she knew, there was no hard and fast bond between Acheron and Liu Bai, and Acheron himself had an unsettling indifference towards worldly affairs.

It even makes one wonder if the reason this person obeyed Liu Bai's orders was simply because he "had nothing better to do."

Although Kitsune Saiguu itself is not driven by profit, as a group gathered for righteousness, there are times when these things cannot be ignored.

Well, unless Liu Bai tells Kitsune Saiguu that he and Acheron are having an affair.

Liu Bai is now related to the lifeline of their Inazuma. If it weren't for the fact that it's not appropriate for outsiders to voice their opinions, Kitsune Saiguu would really like to say everything.

"Since Kage is willing to help, Kujou and Kamisato ... if you don't mind the trouble, you can bring Kirara along too. Of course, Kujou and Kamisato will need to disguise themselves."

However, someone like Liu Bai, as long as he has a lot of cards in his hand, will play the rest himself.

Kitsune Saiguu's job now is simply to distribute the cards.

"You can also use the Yae Miko and Sakura if you need them—but I personally think it's a good option to leave them there to attract Schicksal's attention. Someone else will come to help you in a couple of days."

"... You guys are betting so aggressively?"

Kitsune Saiguu's words made Liu Bai think that this person was the kind of person who was obsessed with drawing cards.

However, none of the people around, including Kujou Sara, expressed any objection.

In the past, it was uncertain whether it would work out, so caution was necessary. Now, it's highly likely to work out. If Inazuma hadn't refused to give up, Kujou Sara might have even gone all in.

"I hope you can remember that right now, for us Inazuma, anyone, including myself, can be in trouble, but you and the Shogun absolutely cannot be in trouble."

Do you really understand the implications of this decision?

"Well~~" Kitsune Saiguu's serious expression instantly turned frivolous and guilty. "Isn't this... you know, the plot where a powerful minister bullies the old lord? Just think of it that way~~ If you always focus on the details, you'll get wrinkles~"

Chapter 111 The Heartbreaker

I knew this guy would be restless.

Liu Bai pursed his lips, but didn't say anything. He understood the group's thinking after a little thought.

As long as Raiden Makoto is alive, Inazuma will remain standing. If Raiden Makoto dies, Inazuma won't immediately disband, but it will remain half-dead for a long time.

It's perfectly normal to be tempted to gamble by such a choice.

But Liu Bai had no reason to refuse.

As long as they can be listed as "companions", Liu Bai can "AFK farm for treasure" - that is, let them kill wandering Honkai Beasts.

The only thing that required Liu Bai-qin was the materials.

[Kamisato Ayaka, Raiden Ei, Kujou Sara, Yae Miko, and Sakura become allies!]

After confirming that a large number of people in the Narukami Group had "joined the team," Liu Bai immediately began assigning tasks.

Raiden Ei was in a solo group, Kamisato Ayaka and Kujou Sara were in a duo group. In the afternoon, they were responsible for clearing out the Honkai Beasts around the Sky Dome Zone.

As for the necessary disguise...

[Equipment Transfiguration Machine]

"This equipment..." Kitsune Saiguu, who had temporarily funded Liu Bai, looked at the machine in the workshop with great interest.

Hmm... It looks like a narrow video studio, with curtains hanging on all four sides, and only one control unit and a space that can accommodate one person in the middle.

"Once you register your outfit, you can use this machine to transmogrify it next time. However, please note that transmogrification will not affect your defensive capabilities or defensive performance."

Liu Bai explained the uses of the machine to the people present.

"For example, if you transform a bikini into a full-body suit of armor like Canned Food, the defense, the area covered by the defense, and the weight will not increase—but the obstacles brought by the equipment will still exist. Although it is difficult to describe in terms of principles, this thing does change matter."

For example, heavy armor doesn't allow you to reach your hand behind your back to scratch an itch; if you could do that, you'd definitely have to "clip through" the armor.

"Oh... but what if it's the other way around?"

Kitsune Saiguu seems to have realized some of the wonders of this thing.

"The same applies."

"Uh-huh..."

The Kitsune Saiguu emitted a sound of unclear meaning.

Strong individuals of their caliber typically do not pursue high-performance defensive equipment.

On the one hand, there is very little equipment that can match the strength of these powerful players.

On the other hand, it will affect the operation.

The quantity isn't really a problem. Equipment is made by people, and as long as it's worthwhile, they'll invest in it. Making a few pieces isn't a problem.

The real problem is the impact on movement. Stacking materials is the best way to enhance defense, but too much will hinder movement, and too little will be useless in combat of the same level. As for the weight burden, that is not the issue. Those qualified to wear this kind of equipment are definitely invincible and can throw Titans around like they're nothing.

Of course, the Valkyrie Armor from Schicksal is truly excellent in this respect, but unfortunately, even Anti-Entropy's analysis of it is clumsy and incomplete.

If this illusion effect existed, then this kind of "foolproof equipment" could be considered as an option.

Putting aside other factors, if we disregard human movement, the upper limit of material stacking depends on how much money you have. In terms of defensive performance, it can even completely outclass the Valkyrie Armor.

"Never mind, we'll talk about it later." Kitsune Saiguu shook its head; now wasn't the time to consider that. "Right now, all we need to do is register my clothes, right?"

Although the clothes worn by the Guuji of the Kitsune Saiguu were different from those of ordinary shrine maidens, they were not particularly luxurious or eye-catching.

Even from the perspective of the shrine maiden, probably very few people in the Sky Dome Zone have ever seen a proper Narukami Shrine Maiden.

Furthermore, since she is the only Guuji, as long as the other party cannot see the Kitsune Saiguu, they will most likely assume that these people dressed as shrine maidens are Inazuma's secret forces or something similar.

So it's perfectly fine to dress these people up.

As for why the shrine maiden outfit was chosen instead of simpler, more concealing clothing?

That makes it even simpler—declare sovereignty!

It's true that they don't want a full-scale war, but they also don't want to see everyone reaching out to Liu Bai, so they still need to make their presence felt to some extent.

Kitsune Saiguu put on the mask and stepped into the curtain.

"This button is for registration, right?" Kitsune Saiguu looked at the control panel and then pressed the button.

Registration for "Shiratsuchi Shrine Maiden Outfit" and "Shiratsuchi Mask" is complete.

"All done~"

Although Kitsune Saiguu felt nothing at all, it didn't think the machine would deceive it, so it walked lightly out from behind the curtain.

"Who's next?"

"Oh, that suits you perfectly, Shadow."

Is... appropriate?

The shadow figure awkwardly straightened his clothes.

"... What do you think, Lord Liu Bai?"

After their relationship became superior-subordinate, Ying's way of addressing Liu Bai also changed.

"Hmm... Looking at it this way, it seems that your taste is not as good as the Yae Miko's, Kitsune Saiguu."

"It's amazing that you can say something like that so openly."

A hint of dissatisfaction finally appeared in Kitsune Saiguu's golden eyes.

"If I didn't really need your help right now, I would have pinned you to the ground and beaten you up."

"?"

The three people who had just changed their clothes didn't quite get the point.

Is the Yae Miko's taste better than that of Kitsune Saiguu?

"..."

Kamisato Ayaka seemed to realize something and subconsciously touched the sides of her chest.

When Kujou Sara saw Kamisato Ayaka's actions, she immediately understood, her face flushed slightly, but she quickly composed herself.

(Is this what Liu Bai is referring to...? No, no matter what...)

As an upright person, Kujou Sara tried his best to view the people around him with an honest perspective.

Especially for someone like Liu Erbai Kujou, who is a benefactor who helped them, if anyone slanders Liu Bai, Luo would definitely reprimand her severely.

However... Kujou Sara suddenly remembered the "Honkai Pheromones" she had airdropped and the female Honkai zombie whose clothes had been stripped off by Liu Bai ...

Well... even upright people have their quirks sometimes.

As long as it doesn't affect normal work, liking beautiful women is just a matter of private morality—and even one of the more easily forgiven matters of private morality.

Kujou Sara was even somewhat lenient in this regard, as long as it had a positive impact on official business.

Besides, Liu Bai didn't cross the line either, did he?

Kujou Sara Liu Bai in her heart.

"Just being realistic, the charm bonus isn't even on the same level."

"You still dare to say that?"