In Honkai, But the Integrated Strategies System Is Activated

A Person in Honkai, But the Integrated Strategies System Has Been Activated. Author: The Herrscher of Cooking.

Good news, Xia Ling transmigrated.

Bad news, she transmigrated to Changkong City.

Worse news, she died upon arrival and became Xia Ling-chan.

To avoid dying repeatedly after reviving, Xia Ling was forced to activate her half-finished system early, embarking on a journey to become stronger starting with clearing Sami's Integrated Strategies solo.

After unlocking more system functions, Xia Ling was surprised to discover that her system could not only connect to Arknights' roguelike mode but also to Honkai's.

[Elysia and the Everlasting Paradise]

[An Unexpected Encounter]

[In a dark laboratory, a small, adorable girl with long green hair was pondering something with a troubled expression. Seeing your approach, the girl, claiming to be a weak researcher with little combat ability, pleaded for your help. She hoped you could visit her laboratory and assist her with a harmless little experiment.]

[I'll go! (I love experiments!)] (?)

[Let's just forget it (Why invite trouble?)]

[You were pulled into the laboratory by the petite green-haired girl. You saw her delicate features suddenly distort into a pool of dark green liquid. Then, a giant dark green snake emerged from the shadows, gazing at you with ill intentions.]

[Enter Combat (Engage in a difficult battle)]

Chapter 1: Died Upon Arrival? Not Even a Box Left!

Disaster, ruins, and wandering dead soldiers.

This was Xia Ling's first impression as she opened her eyes amidst the broken walls and rubble.

It was early spring in Changkong City, and the temperature wasn't too high. Warm sunlight filtered through the clouds, casting a golden veil over the cracks in the ground.

If not for the dead soldiers wandering and shrieking all around, and the Honkai Beasts in the distance that towered like residential buildings, this would have been an exceptionally peaceful scene.

As a veteran player of many gacha games, Xia Ling immediately recognized which game these wandering white-haired dead soldiers and giant beasts came from.

Yes, it was that famous game, the one that boasted of being healthy, positive, and uplifting: Honkai Impact 3rd.

Having read countless fanfictions, she quickly accepted reality. Her first thought was, "Did I transmigrate?"

Xia Ling had always believed she was the perfect candidate for transmigration. She was alone in the world, raised in an orphanage, and after graduating college on student loans, she was still alone, never having even dated.

Her only attachment was her game account. As a player of Honkai, Genshin Impact, and Arknights, Xia Ling had poured most of her emotions and effort into her games.

However, before she could even feel happy about it, a sharp, piercing pain followed.

Xia Ling lowered her head with difficulty, looking towards the source of the pain.

An arrow had pierced her abdomen.

In the distance, a Ranger dead soldier silently lowered the longbow in its hand. There was no doubt that the uninvited guest lodged in Xia Ling's body came from her.

The Ranger dead soldier's hollow eyes were unfocused. It had clearly lost its lock on Xia Ling, seemingly believing that Xia Ling's transformation into a dead soldier was only a matter of time.

Although it couldn't understand where this person who appeared out of nowhere came from, it didn't prevent it from turning this person into a dead soldier like itself.

Looking at the sharp iron barbs on the arrow and the seemingly enchanted rust marks, Xia Ling smiled bitterly and shook her head. With such an injury, even if she survived, she would likely be permanently disabled.

Besides... looking at the purple patterns spreading upwards from her wound, she knew what it was without even thinking.

Xia Ling was certain that her current body was the same one she had before transmigrating – that of an ordinary female college student.

Because of this, she had no resistance to Honkai energy whatsoever.

"This is really... dying upon arrival right after transmigrating? ...At least let me see one of the Big Three in person before I die..."

[Oh my gosh, honey, what happened here? Is this even Changkong City?]

[Damn teleportation system, I'll leave a bad review when I get back! Where's my host? The host I spent two and a half years looking for?]

Just as Xia Ling felt the wound in her lower abdomen had gone numb and lost all sensation, a cheerful, energetic female voice from her mind sounded.

Hmm, the wording and voice didn't quite match.

[Eek, Host, Host, you're dying!]

The next moment, an indescribable system shriek erupted in her mind, nearly knocking Xia Ling unconscious.

"I am dying, but if you don't want me to die right now, then please be quieter."

Although she had completely lost the strength to speak, Xia Ling figured that systems usually had the ability for direct mental communication. Judging by the system's reaction, her guess was correct.

[S-sorry, Host, sniffle, how could this happen...]

The system in her mind, which had been spewing censored words moments ago, turned into tense, guilty sobs. It seemed her condition had hit her hard.

So embarrassing... it's not some cat-themed system, is it...?

Xia Ling maliciously speculated about the system's origins, then said:

"Um... I think there's still a chance for me to be saved. And even if I can't be saved, at least wait until I'm dead before you start crying."

"Otherwise, your wailing... it's kind of creepy."

[Installing Integrated Strategies System, Installation Progress 10%...]

Clearly, the system had snapped back to reality. Without even waiting to reply to Xia Ling, it frantically began installing the system.

[Installing Integrated Strategies System, installation progress 20%...]

[Installing Integrated Strategies System, installation progress 30%...]

Until the progress reached 30%, it seemed like a critical node had been completed, and the system could finally spare some time to respond.

[Host, I apologize, but your current condition makes it highly unlikely you'll survive until the system installation is complete. To save your life, we can only terminate the installation early and prioritize saving your soul within the system space.]

[The system's basic modules are currently all installed. Reviving a non-enhanced host is very simple. The remaining 70% is actually comprised of various theme modules for the system.]

[However, these theme modules are somewhat fragmented and only become effective after a complete installation. There are currently two options.]

[One is to install up to 60%, which bundles and installs all three major themes of Arknights. The other is to install only up to 40%, in which case you will only have...]

"Wait, 40% is the one that takes less time, right? I'll take that one, hurry up and install it."

Without waiting for the system to finish, Xia Ling directly interrupted and made her decision.

[Eh...]

"Stop with the 'ehs'. Look ahead. If you had been any slower, I think I would have turned into Xia Ling-chan by now."

As the ground trembled, Xia Ling looked up at the Temple-class Honkai Beast walking towards her step by step, her voice trembling slightly.

Undoubtedly, Xia Ling was not the target of this Honkai Beast, but unfortunately, the ruins she was currently in happened to be directly in its path. If nothing unexpected happened, in about ten seconds, Xia Ling's life count might change from 'one' to 'a puddle'.

[Okay, okay!]

The system's voice became tense again as it quickly adjusted the installation steps.

[First this, then this module... Okay, it's at 40%.]

[Forcing termination of installation process, retaining installed programs.]

[Running as administrator!]

[Ding—Integrated Strategies System initiated, checking for updates, check failed.]

[Host's life is in critical condition, activating protection mode.]

[Loading Trial Theme - The Explorer's Silver Frost Endless.]

[Loading initial trial scene - Research Team Camp.]

[Loading successful, teleportation initiated.]

As the voice in her mind sounded, Xia Ling's vision went black, and she completely lost consciousness.

When she opened her eyes again, her surroundings had changed to a camp in a snowfield. The campfire in front of her dispelled the cold, reflecting Xia Ling's intact shadow.

At the same time, in the ruins of Changkong City, the purple Honkai energy patterns had spread all over Xia Ling's body. Her eyes suddenly lost their luster, and her body seemed to lose its support, collapsing to the ground.

The next second, the Temple-class Honkai Beast's body crushed through the ruins, successfully flattening Xia Ling.

Chapter 2 What? I'm doing a solo run?

"Hold on, let me process this situation."

Xia Ling held her head, looking incredulous.

"First of all, my physical body outside is gone. If I were to revive there now, I'd just respawn and die again due to the high concentration of Honkai energy."

"If I choose to go out as just a soul without a body, I'll dissipate immediately if I can't find a host to possess within five minutes. Even the system can't save me then."

[Uh... that's correct.]

[Although I apologize, this isn't really my fault... the teleportation system malfunctioned...]

The system's voice weakened.

"So, is there any compensation?"

[Yes... but because the system wasn't fully installed, I can't receive compensation emails.]

"Then is there a beginner's gift package?"

[There is... but it's also distributed via email.]

Xia Ling felt her blood pressure rising.

"So, does the system have a way to complete the installation?"

[Yes, but due to the forced installation earlier, it needs to be completely uninstalled and reinstalled. This process will take at least a day, and you cannot stay in the system space during this time...]

Xia Ling let out a laugh of resignation.

"Well, well, well, so I'm stuck in a loop, aren't I?"

[Um... possibly... yes...]

The system's voice grew fainter and fainter, making Xia Ling feel that if she pushed any harder, she might achieve the feat of making the system cry.

"Forget it, forget it. It's happened now, and it's no use blaming you."

Xia Ling sighed and asked, "Do you have any suggestions for my current situation?"

[Hmm... Given that your original body was too frail, I don't actually recommend using it to act in the real world. Even if you had to, you'd need to enhance it at least.]

[Ah, I forgot to ask, do you have any objections to changing bodies?]

"I have no objections. I'm not some fundamentalist. If anything, I'm just grateful we can win a comeback match."

Xia Ling picked up a branch and poked the campfire in front of her.

[That's good then.]

The system also let out a sigh of relief.

[Since the host isn't too opposed, there are still some ways. Although, it might be a little difficult.]

"You need to be clear, is it 'a little' or 'a lot'."

[Wuwu, actually, it's 'a lot'.]

Xia Ling took a deep breath. "Go on, I'll try my best to stay calm and listen."

[Okay, basically, you, the host, just need to clear a certain number of stages in the Sami's Integrated Strategies trial with your current body...]

[Since the system's rewards are settled by floor, the host needs to clear at least the first floor to get some rewards.]

[But to obtain another body, meaning to get the Operator recruitment reward, you need to clear at least the third floor.]

"Sorry, I can't hold it in." Xia Ling was amused to the point of exasperation again. "Me, soloing the Integrated Strategies? Huh... Is that for real..."

[Don't worry, host, you'll win.]

[If it's really not possible, we can slowly save up Originium Ingots to strengthen your main body... although it will be very slow.]

"I think you should first explain to me what this system is actually for?" Xia Ling looked at the surrounding snowy landscape and fell into thought. "Rather, why am I playing Arknights' Integrated Strategies in Honkai Impact 3rd? I would at least consider it connected if you gave me the Elysian Realm."

[Mainly because you wouldn't be able to clear the Elysian Realm's Integrated Strategies either...]

Before the system could finish its defense, it felt Xia Ling's gaze and quickly changed its words.