That's How You Write the Code (Continued)

"But we really need a hacker, especially a hacker of overwhelming skill."

"Do we need hackers? But this civilization's network system... Oh, right, maybe those kinds of hackers could ignore all this, and Silver Wolf..."

A hint of hesitation appeared on Firefly's face.

"Is there... no one else to choose from? Um... how about we call Miss Acheron over and get her opinion?"

"There are others too... Well, since that's the case, let's call Little Gui and Acheron over together."

Liu Bai went out to bring Little Gui back, while Acheron called out from downstairs and then went upstairs.

Then, the four people gathered around the Gacha Machine.

"Hmm... I came out of here... No matter how you look at it, it's an amazing cosmic wonder."

Guinaifen scratched her head.

"Since Boss Liu want to summon the Star Stellaron Hunters, it means you have a contract with Boss Liu, right? Although I don't really want to get involved with these kinds of thugs..."

"Huh? Is there a contract?" Firefly seemed to have a hint of self-doubt in her eyes.

Yes, there are.

Although the cause-and-effect relationship has been reversed.

"That's like asking a tiger for its skin," Firefly still objected. "If Stellaron Hunters could be bound by a contract, they wouldn't be so infamous. If they are deceived by appearances, the consequences will be dire."

"Hmm... I can understand Miss Firefly's worries."

"It is indeed necessary to think carefully before trying to negotiate with a tiger."

This is the downside of having too high a notoriety value; even Acheron is neutral to slightly opposed to it.

"You probably have contracts with more than just the Stellaron Hunters, right? What about the others?"

"Um... okay,"

"Bronya, the next successor to a planet whose faith Preservation, but which is on the verge of destruction due to its Stellaron —how about this one?"

"It sounds like you have limited combat abilities? Do you have any special skills?" Firefly asked.

Bronya?

"?"

"Firefly, you don't understand at all..."

"I'm sorry—but what exactly does that mean?"

"It's the Silver Wolf that grows to its full size?"

"Isn't this terrible... cough, isn't this practically useless?" Firefly said, hands on her hips. "Liu Bai, could you please take this seriously?"

"A life obsessed with gacha pulls is... well, maybe it'll be quite happy."

Liu Bai pursed his lips.

In that case, there's no need to choose between Clara and Seele, who are both from Jarilo.

"How is Himeko?"

"The lady from earlier in the day?" Acheron immediately thought of the red-haired female professor he had met earlier that day.

"They are not the same person. This is the navigator of the Astral Express —although the two look alike."

"Navigator of the Astral Express... that's quite an obscure term..." Firefly twirled a strand of her hair with her fingers. "Um, Miss Acheron, what kind of person was that Himeko you met during the day?"

"A mature La Signora who can be described as learned and elegant."

"If you put it that way, it doesn't feel... good either?"

"Miss Firefly, isn't your standard of judgment a bit strange?"

Guinaifen spoke up for Liu Bai and complained.

"Although it seems that we don't really need a navigator in our current situation?"

"She could have been a mechanic, but she became a navigator because she repaired the damaged Astral Express."

"The Mechanic..." Firefly hesitated for a moment, "Should we check on the others first?"

"Alright, let's see if Little Gui has any acquaintances on his Xianzhou? Fu Xuan, the head of the Divination Commission's Office?"

"Eh? Isn't this a super important person? If I remember correctly, he's Qingque's boss—oh, Qingque is a guest on my Xianzhou —but I'm not familiar with this important person at all."

"The head of the Divination Commission? That seems like a good candidate." Acheron also rested his chin on his hand. "When I was adventuring with others before, someone introduced me to the Divination Commission, saying it was... divination? But the divination methods on the Xianzhou seem to be related to the Nous, right?"

"It should be said that the most advanced divination method is related to the Nous, and the Xianzhou itself also has a set of divination methods."

Liu Bai recalled for a moment and explained.

The path to destiny here is blocked, so forget about things like the Matrix of Prescience. Fu Xuan's third eye, blessed by the Nous, will probably be blocked as well.

The rest is probably pure metaphysics.

But Acheron can actually remember what others said to her... This person's memory is really unpredictable.

"Um... let's go with her."

After thinking about it, Firefly realized that she might have refuted a bit too much.

Especially Guinaifen's complaints... if I keep arguing, it seems like I'll look bad in other people's eyes.

But why are all these people women?

"Looking at it this way, the Boss Liu has connections everywhere..." Guinaifen remarked, expressing her amazement at the options Liu Bai had given her.

Am I the worst bodyguard?

"... Then let's go with Fu Xuan. By the way, do you need Light Cone?"

"Light Cone? Is that... something related to fate?" Acheron was taken aback. "Can we obtain Light Cones from here?"

"A rare item?" Guinaifen scratched her head, clearly having never heard of it.

"I guess so."

Liu Bai didn't know how to calculate the Light Cone either; it only appeared in the tutorial in the story...

However, the fact that even a Samsung Light Cone can be collected by Herta suggests that its value is definitely higher than imagined.

Is it a manifestation of fate?

"... Let's talk about it later. Right now, we don't need the Light Cone to improve our combat strength. Adding one more person is far more effective than adding one Light Cone."

"Then I'll draw a card."

Liu Bai stuffed the gacha coin in... then silently changed the up character to Kafka, and then started a ten-pull.

After all... Firefly's reaction is really something to care about.

Automatic Restraints

X- X-Ray Glasses

[Light Cone: In the Night]

Disposable Hypnosis Pocket Watch

Seed of Abundance

Obsidian of Decadence

"... Boss Liu, why did you put on those glasses in such a hurry?"

The moment Liu Bai put on his glasses, Guinaifen instinctively sensed something was wrong and grabbed Liu Bai's head from behind.

"Because I'm nearsighted," Bai Bang read aloud.

"... Let me see!"

"Don't want!"

"... Those two are really close." Looking at Guinaifen and Liu Bai, who were playfully fighting, Firefly tried her best to keep her tone normal.

"... This contains something related to nothingness."

Acheron ignored the commotion and picked up a gashapon capsule that hadn't been opened yet.

Click.

Acheron imitated Liu Bai's previous action and broke it, and a piece of black matter filled with a void fell out, which Acheron grabbed.

"This Gacha Machine..."

"Cough, Acheron, you care about this a lot?" Bai stuffed his glasses into his pocket, pushed Guinaifen aside, and looked at Acheron.

"There is no destiny here, this is useless... and it doesn't pose any danger."

Normally, this Obsidian of Decadence can be considered a killer of ordinary people. If one's will is weak, just one glance at it will cause one's spirit to sink into chaos forever.

"Does it work?"

Liu Bai took the Obsidian of the Fallen from Acheron's hands.

Obsidian Fall (Materials/Consumables)

[Can be used as material; direct consumption will grant a large amount of Void Experience]

What? Isn't this just an experience book?

Liu Bai thought for a moment, then threw the thing into his mouth.

"Eh? Liu Bai?"

"Gentlemen?"

"Boss Liu?"

Seeing Liu Bai's actions, even the usually composed Acheron was startled.

"Sir, you ate that? That was..."

"Ah, that's how you use this thing."

"... How does it taste?"

Acheron looked at the composed Liu Bai and remained silent for a few seconds before turning to ask.

"Hmm... It melts in your mouth, feels slightly astringent, and has a bit of bitterness. Overall, it's not very tasty."

"No normal person would eat this, right?"

As Firefly complained, she walked over and touched Liu Bai.

"W-How are you, Liu Bai? Are you feeling unwell anywhere? Should I get some chopsticks to help you induce vomiting?"

"I already told you that's how this thing is used..."

[Gain a large amount of Void Experience]

[Unlock Special Skill: Void]

[Void lv1 lv2]

[Please select one reward due to special skill upgrade]

[1. Zero, Dream Desert V-ism I: For each level of the Void Umbrella, the special/abnormal status effect created by the player is increased by 8%]

[2. Perceptual Maze: The duration of a special/abnormal status you inflict is increased by 10%]

[3. Unfounded Hymn: After a player deals a certain amount of damage to an enemy, a special/abnormal status effect will be randomly aggravated on the enemy]

Just copy the blessing from the Simulated Universe... How lazy is this mod creator?

However... both the Elixir of Love and the hypnotic pocket watch are special/abnormal states.

—Although this is certainly not the normal way to use these blessings.

Liu Bai mindlessly chose indifference.

After all, although this is a free blessing, it has high growth potential. If you don't choose it now, what if you can't get it randomly later?

Well... even though there aren't many Void Blessings for skills with a level 10 cap, there's a high probability that you'll randomly get this not-so-rare white blessing again.

So that Seed of Abundance is also a book of experience, right?