Go Be an Idol~

"Himeko... Auntie?" Yu stared blankly at the red-haired girl in front of her, who looked no older than Kiana. She felt that she looked a lot like her Himeko, but she was too young.

Himeko's face darkened, and she flicked her forehead, "How many times have I told you, call me teacher or older sister!"

"Okay, Himeko- ah... Sister." Sensing Himeko's benevolent gaze, his survival instinct kicked in. But why had Himeko suddenly become so young? Her skin was smoother and fairer, and her entire aura had shifted from mature to youthful, making her look like a vibrant young girl like Kiana. She looked almost like—

Himeko - Arctic War Blade

Seeing her confusion, Theresa explained, "It's like this. Ever since Himeko Polymerization Jilin's Stigmata, her physical condition has gradually improved. She has not only returned to her youth... I mean, she was in her best condition, even better, and has gradually developed the Stigmata's abilities. A few days after we left, she finally made progress. Himeko, let Little Xing witness your new power."

"No problem, sir~" The young Himeko blinked, the Stigmata on her back glowing slightly. She raised her right hand and clenched it slightly, and the surrounding temperature dropped rapidly. A greatsword of ice crystals quickly formed in her hand.

"Heh heh, how is it? Isn't it... Hey, what's with that expression? Can't you cooperate with me for a bit?" Himeko wanted to show off her new power to the students, but she found that Sachi was only slightly surprised for a moment before becoming indifferent.

"Himeko, have you forgotten what kind of demons and monsters she's fought? I believe that for Little Xing, the biggest impact will be on her by your becoming younger." Theresa secretly rejoiced when she saw Himeko being turned away.

"So besides ice, is there anything else?" Xing looked at the ice crystal greatsword in her hand and became interested. She didn't expect that Himeko could obtain such an opportunity from Jilin's Stigmata. It was a pleasant surprise.

"Heh heh, the main event is yet to come!" Himeko tossed aside the ice sword, the blade turning into snowflakes the instant it fell away.

Himeko raised her left hand again, winked at Yuki, and said with a hint of smugness, "Watch closely, you're not the only one who can change forms! Murata Himeko —damn, I still can't bring myself to say such embarrassing lines..."

Amid Himeko's complaints, red flames enveloped her body, and the temperature in the room rose rapidly. In the raging flames, a mature woman, Himeko knew all too well, slowly walked out wearing an alien dress. The violent flames were completely tamed in her hands, forming the shape of a sword blade.

"When I was young, I could use the power of ice, and when I matured, I could wield the power of fire. What do you think?" Himeko struck what she thought was a cool pose and looked at Sachi expectantly. The fox-eared loli blinked and asked, "Anything else?"

"What else?" Himeko, somewhat puzzled.

"Aside from ice and fire, are there no other elements?"

"Uh, these are the only two I know..." Himeko blushed, feeling a little embarrassed.

"Oh~" Sachi clapped her hands perfunctorily, "Himeko- sensei is amazing."

Himeko: "..." Why do I feel like I was just looked down upon by her? It must be my imagination, right?!

"By the way, I remember Jilin's soul was attached to Little Xing's body. Do you have a similar ability?" Theresa asked, remembering something.

"Well, but I can't use it now. I have to wait for my Stigmata to recover. (After all, not being able to communicate with Jilin is a very annoying thing.)" Xing regretfully touched her Leg Ring.

"Then how many elements can you control?" Himeko asked, unconvinced.

"Five, I guess: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth," Xing replied casually, counting on his fingers.

I shouldn't have compared myself to this little guy...

Despite the setback, seeing Himeko recover and unlock the Arctic War Blade armor, I'm genuinely happy for her. This way, she won't face the ending of the original timeline, right?

Yes, that kind of ending will definitely not happen!

——Love Gate——

The white-haired woman with heterochromatic blue and red eyes displayed her skills in the simulated combat room using various weapons. Even without the Stigmata, she could still defeat her enemies with her Kaslana bloodline and honed combat techniques.

Sparks flew from the dual pistols in her hands, each bullet hitting the enemy's vital points with pinpoint accuracy. Although Kaslana Gun-Kata couldn't make bullets curve, she enjoyed leaving her enemies half-dead before finishing them off.

"I kick, kick, kick!" As Sachi gradually Polymerization with Kallen's personality fragments, her fighting style is also affected. With her strength greatly reduced, she decisively reduces her choice of close-range punches and makes full use of her outstanding agility, switching her fighting style to kicking as the main method.

The poor Honkai zombie was kicked into the air by Yuki and then kicked back to the ground. (Refer to the fighting style of the Divine Key Armor - Imai)

Hey Kiana, if you're going to watch, fine, but why are you drooling? And you, Bronya, put the recorder away! The simulation room has a replay function!

Wendy is the best; she's focused on cheering for Xing. Wait, what's she muttering to herself?

"Hehe, Sister Xing, my Sister Xing..."

Ah, this...

Having run out of ammunition, he managed to discard his dual pistols, sidestep a thrust from Ninja Specter Maniac, draw his katana from his waist, and once again engage the enemy in fierce combat.

Mei clapped her hands with satisfaction. She'd only taught her a few moves while instructing her in cooking, and she'd already mastered the Hokushin Itto-ryu to this extent. Little Xing was indeed quite talented! (Actually, she'd stolen them from her during their Bonded Weaponry training.) Wait, those moves she didn't understand—did Miss Yae teach them to her?

Speaking of which, it's a real shame that I've never had the chance to learn from a master swordsman, even though Sachi's stigma is regenerating. I'll go and spar with Miss Yae once Sachi's Stigmata is restored.

The Honkai zombie in the distance drew back his bowstring and aimed at her head. Seeing this, she did not linger in battle. After creating distance from the enemy, she took the light bowstring from her back, drew her bow, and nocked an arrow.

"This strike pierced through the Stars!"

The Clumsy Goose, who was in the midst of a fierce infighting at the Schicksal Headquarters, suddenly sneezed.

Seeing Yuki's skillful archery, Himeko exclaimed, "She's only been practicing for a short time and she's already reached this level. Besides her own talent, that teacher Laoshi is also very skilled. It's a pity that before Little Xing returned to the St. Freya Academy, she resigned for unknown reasons and didn't even let Little Xing see her one last time."

Fu Hua adjusted her glasses. While everyone else focused on Xing's combat skills, she paid attention to the specific changes in Xing's fighting style. "(Hmm, very good. Before making a move, she prioritizes anticipating the enemy's actions and chooses the option that minimizes damage to herself. This is a good start.)"

After a fierce battle—

"So tired~"

The white-haired woman lay sprawled on the floor, complaining weakly that without the support of the Stigmata and the Herrscher Core, her stamina had declined significantly.

Fu Hua walked over, gently picked her up from the ground, and handed her a glass of warm water to her lips. Hungry Xing drank it all in one gulp.

"You've done very well. Even in your current state, you're at the level of a lower-ranking A-rank Valkyrie, but that's the highest you can go. You don't have the confidence to push yourself anymore. You can't force yourself any further," Fu Hua said softly, stroking her head affectionately.

"Yes, yes, yes..."

Because Eden told Mom Hua everything about her, the two of them were both aware of each other's situation, but they didn't reveal the final secret.

Fu Hua respected her privacy and said that she should do whatever she wanted, and she would give her all the help she could.

Then, Xing announced Fu Hua's defection to Kiana and the others, finally granting her permission to join the Fire-Chasing Squad's internal meetings.

Mom Hua, who finally realized that they hadn't included her in their activities before, was speechless.

The moment Fu Hua stepped into Tesla's secret laboratory, Fu Hua heart sank. This kid was really daring, managing to do all this right under her nose, and—

Fu Hua looked at Tesla, who was studying the Smoke Gun and the Grip Driver. Wasn't that Teacher Lika? No, upon closer inspection, she seemed a little familiar.

I should go see an ophthalmologist next time.

PS: Fu Hua's Glasses do not have the function of correcting vision; they are used to contact Otto and teleport Shadow Knight: Luna.

Taking advantage of Fu Hua's distraction, Bronya secretly pulled Xing aside, pinned her against the wall, and asked in an unfriendly tone, "Hey, tell me honestly, when exactly did you manage to win over the class president? And what's so great about this kind of woman?"

Xing looked at Fu's Mom Hua, who had a kind expression on her face, behind Bronya and silently shook her head.

Please don't be angry, my daughter-in-law is being unreasonable, please forgive her.

"And another thing, you said you wouldn't bring any new girls back, but you brought us back a sugar daddy we couldn't refuse!" Bronya roared through gritted teeth, "It's one thing for you to sign that kind of contract with her, but why does she want to stay here, and why did the headmaster agree to it?!"

Fortunately, he didn't answer, but just gave a wry smile.

Because of money...

St. Freya Academy, whose scale was already comparable to an ancient noble school, has become so luxurious that it rivals a royal palace under the renovation of the wealthy Eden. All the items inside have been upgraded to the best, and even the activity area of Crimson Kite Bird has been greatly expanded due to the reclamation of the sea. Tesla's instant noodles are now the highest grade.

Theresa was more than happy to welcome him, so why would she refuse?

Although the price might be that her daughter is kidnapped by Eden to become an idol.

In addition, Eden also provided the Fire-Chasing Squad with the greatest financial support as agreed. Tesla was also very diligent, working tirelessly to build Sky Ripper, Dawnbreaker Talwar, and Starbreaker Vikrant, and also made weapons for Wendy.

Um, regarding the Arin Sisters and Seele, Tesla says the data isn't enough yet, let's wait and see.

You asked about Build?

——Love Gate——

In the quiet of the night, Xing arrived alone at Tesla's laboratory. Knowing she was back, Tesla had already prepared everything and was waiting for her.

"Here you go. Through analysis of the Grip Driver, I've created a new type of Fullbottles —Dragon Jelly. Although it looks like a snack, it's not edible. You foodie, don't try to suck it up like jelly."

Tesla tossed her a blue, miniature ice-sucking device along with the Grip Driver, then took out a blue-black device with silver accents. "And this," he said, "the weapon used after transforming with the Grip Driver —the Twin Breaker. Friendly reminder: I haven't tested the Grip Driver's capabilities yet, mainly because your current body might not be able to withstand too much force. Also—"

"The Dragon Jelly was created based on the Dragon Fullbottles you obtained from the World Bubble and the data Anti-Entropy obtained from Benares during the Second Honkai. Because the information was incomplete, it can only be used at full power once every twenty-four hours, after which it will enter cooling mode due to overheating."

Although it was the equipment that the defeated dragon had acquired, Xing happily accepted it anyway; you can never have too many toys. "Thanks, Doctor. Do you have any more?"

"Oh, because the Dragon Fullbottle's energy is too strong, I devised a device that can break down the components of the Fullbottles and allow for individual transformations. Its name is—"

A small blue mechanical dragon flew onto Xing's head and nuzzled affectionately against its owner.

"Cross-Z Dragon!" Before Tesla could even name it, he grabbed it with shining eyes and excitedly played with it.

"You stole my naming rights again. Fine, give it to me, I'll record some sound effects." Tesla scratched his hair in frustration, but there was nothing he could do.

"Hehe~ Is there anything else?" Xing looked at her expectantly.

"And this, you told me last time you wanted a sword, so I created this sword-shaped weapon— Beat Closer. Like Drill Crusher, it can unleash a finishing move by filling the corresponding Fullbottles... Hey, what's with that expression? Isn't that enough?!" Tesla pulled out a blue-black longsword with a silver blade, only to find that Sachi still had an expectant look on her face.

Tesla retorted angrily, "Don't be so greedy! Aren't you satisfied?!"

"Is there anything else, great genius Dr. Tesla?" she asked, her eyes sparkling as she tried to charm him.

Damn it, I'm clearly a guy inside, but why does my heart hurt so much?

Tesla clutched his chest, felt a sweet taste in his throat, and almost bled from the cuteness.

"There really isn't any left." Although Tesla felt a pang of conscience seeing **'s pitiful appearance, she truly had not a single drop left.

"What about the enhanced form of Build that we talked about last time?"

"That's the Grip Driver, yeah. I was working in that direction too, but that Dog-headed Strategist got there first. Hey, why do you look so disappointed?!"

Pshaw, I thought it was Bubble Rabbit Tank, what a disappointment.

"However—" Tesla added, "There has been some progress in enhancing Build itself, but the most critical issue has remained unresolved, which is why it's been stuck. Oh well, we'll see what happens."

"What's the problem?" Xing asked curiously.

"I said it, do you understand?" Tesla glanced at her disdainfully, a look of contempt befitting a powerful person.

Xing: "..." Damn it, I really want to punch her, but I can't refute her, since what she said is true.

"And this too." Tesla pulled out an identity card and handed it to her. "The new identity you asked me to forge for you— Chen Xilumeng —is really a cute name. I didn't realize you had such a girlish heart."

"Hehehe, after all, I'm going to become an idol." Sachi lowered her head in embarrassment. Good luck, I mustn't become Eden's plaything!

"So, to help your idol's path go smoothly—do you think I'd say that?" Tesla's tone suddenly turned cold. He stepped forward and pinned her against the wall with his mechanical gauntlets. "Then why didn't you say goodbye to them? Instead, you came here specifically to get new equipment and then sneak off alone? You don't think I didn't know you sneaked into my lab to look through documents a few days ago, do you?"

Fortunately, she fell silent; she could sense Tesla's anger.

"Just recently, someone witnessed the same kind of monster you encountered before in Changkong City. After defeating it, special Honkai Energy can be extracted from its body, but the source is unknown. It is suspected to be the work of World Serpent. Are you planning to use the guise of 'idol training' to investigate there on your own?"

Seeing that his intentions had been exposed, Yu could only guiltily look away and give an awkward laugh, "As expected of a doctor..."

"Ha, even the Stigmata is offline, what can you do now that you're a weakling?" Tesla angrily grabbed her collar, pulled her face to face, and roared, "Even if not for yourself, at least think about those who care about you, okay? Are the Kaslana Family all idiots? Why do they keep going to dangerous places to risk their lives?!"

"Because I believe that your invention, Doctor, is absolutely no less than the Jackal's counterfeit." The red and blue heterochromatic eyes stared intently at the pair of red eyes filled with anger. "The Build System is not meant to satisfy the desires of such people. As its user, I have a duty to destroy the counterfeit for you."

"You..." Tesla's eyes widened, and for a moment he couldn't think of anything to say. His expression changed for a while, and finally he could only helplessly put her down and said with a wry smile, "Ha, I don't care if you want to go and die, but before you die, you'd better give that bastard a good beating on the head."

"Okay, Doctor, I'm leaving now?" Xing straightened her clothes, packed her things, glanced at Tesla who was panting heavily with his back to her, and said softly.

"Hey, wait a minute, can I touch your ear?" Just as Xing was about to turn and leave, Tesla suddenly called out to her.

"Ah? Okay." With a thought, white fox ears and a fox tail appeared on her body.

Tesla added, "Keep your head down, don't look up."

Fortunately, I did as instructed.

Tesla coughed a few times, walked up to her, and looked at the girl seriously for the first time. After a moment, she chuckled softly and placed her hand on the pair of fox ears.

"Please don't die, Rabbit Assistant. This genius still needs you." Tesla picked up the petite fox-eared loli and whispered in her ear.

Fortunately, her body trembled, and warm, salty liquid fell onto her body.

"Well, take good care of yourself, Lobster Doctor. Try to eat less instant noodles in the future."

"Hey, could you please stop touching my tail? You said you'd touch my ears! It's ruining the mood," Sachi thought to herself.

——Love Gate——

After saying goodbye to Tesla, Xing held the sleeping Crimson Kite's Wings in her arms, and Little Te followed behind her, embarking on a journey to Changkong City together.

"I left the letter in the dorm. I hope Kiana and the others can forgive me for leaving without saying goodbye again."

"But then again, there's nothing I can do about leaving in such a hurry. They must be reluctant to let me go, and..." Xing shuddered as she recalled the "pampering" she had received from them during this time.

While she was sleeping, Kiana carried her away and forcibly dressed her in various clothes and posed her in all sorts of ways by that hateful white fluffy girl. She even had a whole photobook taken of her. What's worse, Kiana even tried to secretly drink her **. Luckily, she woke up in time, otherwise...

Fortunately, Judah is still around. Last time, when Herrscher Mei and force her to eat socks, she used Judah to send her packing.

But they weren't so lucky with Bronya. Black Seele tied her up and brought her along with Bronya... (a million words omitted). Later, White Seele, who had been shyly watching from the sidelines, was also pulled over by them... (another million words omitted).

Thankfully, that thing is still there, otherwise I feel like I'd never be able to turn back.

She had thought Wendy was the most honest girl, but the child locked her up and said that she would take care of Sister Xing. Her sickly appearance really scared her.

Thankfully Rita rescued her, otherwise...

Oh, speaking of Rita, last time when we were eating watermelon, Theresa and Sachi ate the same piece, and Theresa fainted, but Sachi didn't. Just as she was wondering about this, Sachi suddenly discovered that Rita was also nearby. After giving her a forced command, Sachi learned that Rita had put a Schicksal developed drug in the watermelon, but this potent drug, which could knock out Sachi at full strength, had no effect on her current weakened state.

PS: Right now, the battery is dead, but the battery capacity has increased significantly.

Surprisingly, the most well-behaved ones were the usually mischievous sisters, Arin Sisters. They simply dragged her into singing and dancing, without doing anything out of line.

In short, Xing felt that if he didn't run away soon, they would take advantage of him sooner or later, so he had to slip away quickly.

(Pardo now lives with Eden, next door to Fu Hua.)

The soft moonlight fell on the gate of the St. Freya Academy. Sachi stood in front of the gate and bowed deeply.

Goodbye, my home. Don't worry, I'm only leaving temporarily.

"Ring—" Build Phone rang, and he answered the call, "Hello."

"(Sound of wiping away tears) I was a little emotional just now, and there's something very important I forgot to tell you." Tesla's voice, still a little choked up, came through the phone.

"What is it, Doctor?"

"Regarding the production of Dragon Gel, I originally intended to send a mech to Benares' body to collect samples directly. However, it was precisely because of this that I discovered something shocking— Benares' body disappeared from the battlefield ruins of the Second Honkai!"

"What?!" Xing's expression changed drastically, and a bad premonition arose in her heart.

A certain World Serpent base—

The blue dragon was covered in a dense network of tubes and was immersed in a giant culture tank filled with a high concentration of Honkai Energy solution.

The Jackal stood on the high experimental platform, looking down at everything with arrogance.

"Just wait, Xing Kaslana. The moment my work is truly completed, you will experience what true fear and power are!"

Jackal's wild laughter echoed through the empty base, and she held a red, trigger-like activation device in her hand.

"Sigh, I need to finish this first. I hope I can collect enough data soon." Jackal glanced at the unfinished device in his hand and said with a troubled expression. "The manufacturing speed of the test subjects needs to be increased. Thank you, Raven."

"Hmm, leave it to me." Raven, clad in Night Rogue armor, leaned lazily against the wall and answered casually.

Author's Note—

The Changkong City suffered many disasters... but don't worry, it won't be the only victim. After all, sharing happiness is better than enjoying it alone!

Ah, the next dungeon is a long one, so we won't be fighting the boss so soon.

Tesla's feelings here are similar to those of a mother sending her son to war; after all, he is the Kamen Rider she raised, so of course she's reluctant to part with him.