To Be a Cosplay Master in the World of Honkai Impact 3rd

Hmm, it seems Theresa didn't tell Kiana the whole truth this time.

Chapter 45: Uh, He's My Old Man

Looking at the old residential complex, Siegfried felt a pang of indecision.

To enter or not to enter, that was the question.

Siegfried felt that while he might be a bit reckless, he wasn't completely brainless. His initial actions had already left a deep impression on Cecilia in this life.

A very deep, and not very good, impression.

If he were to barge in again, Cecilia's reincarnated self would have an even worse impression of him. By then, even if he met Cecilia, he wouldn't be able to close the distance, which would be a loss outweighing the gain.

"Young man~"

Siegfried suddenly heard a strong voice and paused slightly. His eyes darted around as he looked everywhere. After confirming there were no young people around, he mostly concluded the call was for him.

"This... calling me?"

Siegfried pointed to himself and uncertainly said to the person who called him, "Are you..."

Uncertain, but also somewhat certain. At least, compared to others, the person indeed had enough seniority to call him "young man."

An old man, estimated to be over 60 but under 70.

He was wearing a very old-fashioned military green uniform and a pair of reading glasses. Although old, he stood straight, looking particularly spirited and serious.

"I'm the security guard here," the old man said, adjusting his glasses. "What are you doing standing at the entrance of the Design Institute residential complex?"

"Looking for someone or trying to sell something?"

'Oh... Design Institute.' Siegfried seemed to just remember.

This place wasn't just an ordinary residential complex; it was the family housing for a design institute under the Loli Industry! Loli Industry.

Despite its seemingly nonsensical name, it was one of the country's most important military industrial manufacturers!

Don't be fooled by its age; it was precisely because of its age that many of the country's most important and veteran military industrial designers lived here.

So, even though it looked old and out of place compared to the newly built complexes around it, few people dared to cause trouble here.

This was because most of the residents in this old complex were retired veteran designers, just like this old man. It was best not to cause trouble here.

If you caused trouble, you'd definitely be unlucky!

To this country, these people were quite precious treasures!

"I'm looking for someone," Siegfried said respectfully. "Grandpa, does someone named Li Pu live here?"

"Li Pu?" The security guard squinted at Siegfried, then took out a small notebook, as if searching. "Who are you to him?"

"Uh, I'm his old man!" Siegfried blurted out almost without thinking.

"What?" The security guard stared at Siegfried, not understanding. "Say that again?"

"It's a dialect from my hometown. It means I'm his dad," Siegfried quickly corrected himself, realizing his words were a bit improper. "I'm here to see my kid."

"Oh..." The security guard put down the notebook and unhurriedly took a sip of tea. "I don't have anyone by that name."

"You must have the wrong place."

"Huh? That's not right!" Siegfried became a little anxious. "He's here, Li Pu! Li Pu! Can you check again?!"

"Mm," the security guard took out his notebook again and pretended to check. "What's the name of the person you're looking for?"

"Li Pu!" Siegfried said. "The 'Li' from 'Muzi Li,' and the 'Pu' from 'ordinary Pu'."

"Li what?" The security guard casually flipped through the notebook.

"What Pu?" Siegfried said patiently.

"What Pu?" The security guard said earnestly, "My hearing isn't very good. What was that absurd name you just said? Say it again?"

"..." Siegfried's mouth twitched.

He suddenly realized that if he wanted to find Li Pu in this complex, this security guard grandpa was the first hurdle!

Li Pu returned to his room.

He had taken leave to rest, but he didn't go back to sleep immediately.

He was very concerned about the equipment. How to equip it smoothly, and how to disarm it smoothly. This matter was very important to him.

In this world and city where Honkai Beasts were rampant.

If you didn't want to die, you needed strength to protect yourself.

The Valkyrie equipment given by the System was one of the cards he could play.

It was just that this equipment wasn't as easy as he had imagined.

After disarming, he now wanted to re-equip.

"Why can't I re-equip?" No matter how Li Pu tried to imagine it again, to simulate the previous feeling, and to achieve the highest Synchronization Rate to equip Cecilia, he failed.

He hadn't succeeded from the moment he started trying.

"Where did I go wrong?" Li Pu pondered, stroking his chin.

"I should ask the System."

Li Pu decided to consult the System about this matter.

Although the System was somewhat unreliable and liked to hide important information, it didn't withhold all information. As long as he could dig out one or two useful pieces of intel from the System, it would be worth it.

"System, why isn't this 'designated transformation' working anymore?" Li Pu asked impolitely as soon as he accessed the System.

"Designated transformation requires specific conditions to be met," the System replied. "If you don't meet the specific requirements, you naturally can't equip it."

"But I thought I already met them?" Li Pu said, confused. "I've already equipped Cecilia once."

"Why can't I equip it again after unequipping?"

"Because sincerity is the key," the System explained. "There's a famous saying from a German boy: 'I practice with all my heart.'"

"But I'm practicing with all my heart now too," Li Pu argued. "Why isn't it working? Are you interfering?"

"Of course not," the System said. "Are you truly practicing with all your heart now? The first time you completed the designated transformation, Kiana was present, and you were able to experience the emotion with all your heart, combined with the feelings of the real situation, which allowed you to complete it smoothly."

"As for this time, only you know if you're truly doing it with all your heart."

"Moreover, the biggest drawback of this method of equipping is its uncertainty."

"You might be able to equip it when you want to, or you might not."

"The best way to equip is actually the 'general transformation dance.'"

"Do you want to try it?"

"You're still trying to push your transformation dance on me," Li Pu said, sounding almost indignant. "I'm telling you, I, Li Pu, will absolutely never perform that disgusting and embarrassing transformation dance you recommended!"

"Absolutely not! No room for negotiation!"

"I'd rather die than do it! I'd rather be killed by Saniga!"

"I will NEVER dance that embarrassing thing!"

"Trans-form-a-tion dance!"

Chapter 46: Truly Fragrant

When a person says they'd rather die than do something, it usually means they are willing deep down. They just lack certainty about the benefits the action will bring. Once they realize the action will bring them clear benefits, they will definitely take the initiative to do it.

— Wang "Mr. Fragrant" Jinze

"One two three four, two two three four, three two three four."

Following the rhythm, he twisted his body. Although there was still a bit of awkwardness, it was much better than his previous caterpillar-like movements.

Li Pu was dancing the transformation dance.

He said he wouldn't do it and felt embarrassed, but once the curtains were drawn and he was alone in the room, it didn't matter how he moved, as no one could see him.

'Is this System's transformation dance really useful?'

Li Pu still had some doubts.

The System didn't lie, it just didn't tell the whole truth. While the designated method allowed direct character equipping without a transformation dance, it wasn't a foolproof method.

After many repeated attempts, Li Pu finally realized the System hadn't lied.

This method wasn't that easy to succeed with. Simulating the emotions from the initial transformation was proving very difficult with just imagination.

So, this general transformation dance...

If it could truly be useful, its applications would indeed be broader than the targeted transformation.

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In short, it wasn't just about dancing a transformation sequence, but also a mini-lesson on how to be a good actor.

If he studied it seriously, it would be of some help to his future actions.

"One two three four~ Two two three four~ Three two three four."

Li Pu danced another round.

"Feeling about right? Here we go for real!"

To be honest, this transformation dance was quite simple, with no particularly complex movements. The psychological activity was also quite straightforward; one only needed to hold a sense of justice.

Of course, that included the lines.

Simple, very simple, as long as you could let go.

Since no one was watching, Li Pu could certainly let go!

"In the name of the Moon, I shall vanquish you!"

Don't get me wrong, he actually felt the part. The chuunibyo aura was strong enough, the declaration was righteous, and unlike before, his voice wasn't as quiet as a mosquito's.

Almost all the conditions for transformation were met in an instant.

The next second...

"What is that?!"

As Siegfried wandered around the residential complex, thinking about how to find Li Pu, he suddenly noticed a bright light erupting from a sixth-floor window facing south on his right side!

The old security guard hadn't given him directions, but he also hadn't stopped him from entering.

Siegfried knew he wouldn't get any information from that old man.

He would have to find Li Pu himself.

Fortunately, the complex wasn't large, but finding a specific place wouldn't be simple. It was a real problem.

He had just looked up and noticed a window in one of the units emitting an unusual glow!

"It must be that unit!"

Although he didn't know what was happening, Siegfried quickly made a judgment.

It had to be that unit.

Ordinary people couldn't create such a strange phenomenon, and Cecilia's reincarnation wasn't a minor character. So, it had to be that unit!

The light lasted for about a minute without disappearing.

Siegfried quickly noted the unit's location, found the corresponding building entrance, and ran upstairs.

Siegfried was quite confident in his sense of direction and spatial awareness, so he rarely made mistakes. He quickly found the door of the unit that was emitting the light.

Yes, the glowing door!

He could see the intense light from inside shining through the old-fashioned security door.

This was definitely the unit.

"Knock, knock, knock~"

Siegfried knocked on the door without hesitation.