A Christmas Eve Gift

In fact, after obtaining the Beast Emperor Sword and making significant progress through friendly exchanges with the Power Beast, Luming began researching the fusion of more than ten Power Beasts.

After all, the original version was called Hundred Beast Squadron Gaorangers. Wouldn't it be shameful not to bring out a hundred Power Beast?

Moreover, the performance of the Gaorangers in the original series was... well, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say it was lackluster. Throughout the entire TV series, they were either being beaten up or on their way to being beaten up. Even the additional warriors had to suffer setbacks and beatings from time to time.

Furthermore, there's an awkward point: the original Gaorangers consisted of five members, each wielding a Beast Emperor Sword, who could only combine their powers when all five were gathered. Moreover, under normal circumstances, they could only summon one robot at most.

However, in the TV series, there have been more than a few instances where the Power Beast have combined on their own without being summoned, and more importantly, their combat performance is more than twice as strong as that of manually piloted ones.

PS: When the enemy takes control, it's a complete massacre of those Gaorangers.

So, from a purely combat perspective, what's the point of Gaorangers?

Perhaps influenced by her thoughts while watching Hundred Beast Squadron, even after Luming told her that she could merge with the Power Beast and fight together, Luming always let the Power Beast act on their own.

For Luming, she was the one who played the roles of Gaorangers, Gao Miko, and Soul Bird all at once.

We've digressed. Let's get back to the multiple beast combinations. Designing the combinations wasn't that difficult; the real challenge lay in implementation...

Luming successfully ruined the Beast Emperor Sword.

Afterwards, Shi'an scolded me, saying, "Don't summon so many at once! Who summons a hundred of them and then slowly chooses the materials for fusion?!"

However, Shi'an is also working on upgrading the summoning limit of the Beast Emperor Sword.

Speaking of Power Beast...

(The following is the author's original content; I hope you enjoy it~)

During her in-depth conversation with Shian, Luming learned that the number of Power Beast used to be far greater than it is now, in the hundreds; there used to be tens of thousands of Power Beasts.

However, in the struggle for survival, many Power Beast perished under the erosion of Honkai, in addition to their clashes with human civilization. Even with the protection of Shian, a large number of unqualified Power Beast were still eliminated in the process of adapting to Honkai Energy and other natural and man-made disasters.

After a long period of evolution, based on their species and strength, the Power Beast were divided into three categories:

(Ahem, of course there's also the mysterious fourth party, but I'll keep you in suspense for now, you can try to guess!)

1. Gao Animal, which are the currently resident summoned Power Beast, have no obvious distinction in strength. They include all major species on Earth, and the combined spirit kings are enough to deal with any battle environment.

2. The Gao Insect, thanks to their small size and unique survival skills, have survived to this day through brutal competition and elimination. Like other members of their kind, they do not need to reproduce or feed. However, perhaps due to their low energy intake or other unknown reasons, this group is the only one of the Power Beast that cannot Megamorph and combine to participate in battle.

(But this didn't stop the Gao Bee from being so angry when they discovered that their hard-earned bees, which had been stored up for tens of millions of years, had been completely stolen and eaten by the Gao Bear. They then summoned Gao Wasp and stung them all, leaving them covered in welts.)

3. The Gao Phantom Beast is a species belonging to the Gao Phoenix. This group is the most unique among the Power Beast and also the rarest in number. According to Chi Yu's recollection, it seems that humans once witnessed the Gao Phantom Beast's form, which is why so many legends about these mythical beasts circulate throughout the world.

The mythical beasts possess immense power; any one of them can rival the strongest among the Gao Animal, and their strength is comparable to Judgment Class Honkai Beast.

However, the mythical beasts seem to be responsible for some special mission and never show themselves normally. The only one they saw, Phoenix, was called back to work by Gao Vermilion Bird shortly after he was seen again.

Luming still remembers the resentful look in Suzaku's eyes when she saw Gao Phoenix.

We've been working for tens of millions of years, and you've been hiding here sleeping and slacking off all this time? Go back and work overtime with us!

Luming watched as Gao Phoenix was knocked unconscious by Gao Azure Dragon's tail and then carried back by Gao Black Tortoise, and fell into deep thought.

Could it be that I can replicate the Beast King GoLion in this world?

PS: Of course, the combined form has been redesigned. Ahem, looking forward to the two "Great Beast Gods" fighting each other?

Of course it's a joke. By the way, isn't this a spoiler?

—On Christmas Eve, on the eve of the final battle—

There was no movement from the IF Bug side for the time being, so after discussing the battle plan, everyone went back to doing what they were supposed to do.

After all, Christmas Eve is just around the corner, and then it's Christmas Day.

PS: The timeline at the beginning of the previous chapter is Christmas Day.

"Here, ten Christmas trees, forty-four ribbons, and lights..." Susanna hurriedly jotted down a few numbers in her notebook, then rushed to the next location. She was determined to do every task well. Even if her combat effectiveness couldn't keep up with the others, she still had to do her job well!

I heard that Lady Theresa helped me apply for a personal combat armor from headquarters. I really look forward to seeing myself wearing it, so I absolutely cannot let the headmaster down!

On the other side, after discussing the battle plan, Luming finally remembered the savior girl she had locked in the dark room and played with. When she opened the door, the once steadfast Jiu Xiao had turned into a limp lump of flesh that could only moan softly.

It took some time to help Jiuxiao return to normal, and I also reset his mental state, otherwise he probably would have entered the plot point.

"Oh no, I only meant to play a prank, but I accidentally went too far." After injecting Jiu Xiao with a drug to reduce her sensitivity, Luming tentatively tickled the sole of her bright red foot. The unconscious girl trembled, and saliva, tears, and other bodily fluids flowed out unconsciously.

"Oh dear, let's drink some water first, or we'll get dehydrated." Feeling apologetic and guilty towards Jiuxiao, Luming borrowed the Black Abyss White Flower from Durandal, who was still there and planned to crash the Christmas dinner at St. Freya.

The little girl looked at her with pitiful, almost pleading eyes, and those big, watery eyes... (Clumsy Goose)

"It's possible, but..." Barely suppressing the urge to vomit blood, the Clumsy Goose thought seriously for a moment, then bent down and poked her incredibly bouncy little face with her finger. "Tell your sister, what are you going to do with it?"

The little girl's eyes became evasive. After looking around to make sure no one was watching, she whispered in Kiana's ear, "Ahem, Kiana hasn't been feeling well lately... well, it's something she's having trouble saying. I want to use the Key of Creation to help alleviate her pain."

The scene from last night immediately flashed through Clumsy Goose's mind. Without saying a word, she handed the Black Abyss White Flower to her and earnestly instructed her, "Please pass on a message to Kiana for me. That kind of thing is still too early for her. Although her views are a bit too... Anyway, tell her to take care of her health and not overwork herself."

Luming:???

Although the instigator had no idea what the Clumsy Goose was talking about, it still happily rode away on the Black Abyss White Flower.

The golden-haired dumpling stared at the lance that had just activated its flight mode and fell into deep thought. She had heard of flying on swords in Shenzhou, but could she really fly with a lance? The key point was that even she didn't know that the Black Abyss White Flower could be used in this way... Could she really summon the Black Abyss White Flower remotely in the future?

Miss Clumsy Goose, be more confident and remove the "can't".

Sitting under a big tree, pondering when to launch a night raid... The father-in-law, who had sneaked into his daughter's room to deliver her Christmas presents, seemed to be summoned by the World Will. As he looked up at the sky, he saw a familiar lance flash across the sky and followed it.

Fortunately, Sigfried had S-class strength, otherwise he might not have been able to see and keep up.

"(What's that girl doing? By the way, who's lying on the lab table? She's covered with a white sheet, but judging from the outline, she should be a beautiful young lady... a promising future.)"

Following Luming Lady all the way to the outside of the laboratory, her father-in-law peeked through the crack in the door. Because the secret of Sachi's transformation had never been revealed to him, he had no idea who this little girl who had suddenly been brought back by Theresa was.

(My father-in-law is also a huge fan of Luming Lady ~ There are only two kinds of people who know Luming Lady — Luming fans and twisted Luming fans.)

Then, a holy green light blinded Sigfried Kaslana's 24K titanium alloy eyes.

Wait a minute, that snow-white, silky long hair reaching her waist, those jewel-like, dazzling blue eyes, and that... cough cough, could this be...?!

Since the last release of the power of the Saniate Stigmata, Cecilia's transformation was accidentally unlocked. Luming Lady hummed a song as she healed Jiu Xiao, who was covered by a white cloth, and reset his abnormal status.

Perhaps because the owner of the Stigmata trusted the spy in the shadows, Luming was unaware that she was being followed.

Sigfried, bewildered, pulled his head back, leaning against the wall, breathing heavily. How could this be? She should already be... It must be a hallucination, yes, it must be a hallucination. Let me rub my eyes and look again...

The married woman casually tidied her long, flowing hair, feeling the power contained within this body, which was in no way inferior to Kallen's.

Huh, this posture can actually be maintained for a long time? Maybe I should try changing it more often in the future... I just feel bad for my father-in-law.

Note: The reason why the mother-in-law's transformation can be maintained normally is that although the Saniate Stigmata almost killed Sachi, it was also an important factor in resolving the conflict of Stigmata within him. In this form, the various powers within Sachi are most stable. However, entering high-intensity battles still poses a risk to his life.

To be honest, I really feel bad for Jiu Xiao. I only meant to play a little prank, but it turned out like this. I'll be nicer to Jiu Xiao from now on. Maybe she can become the second trump card of the Fire-Chasing Squad.

I looked up some information about Jiuxiao before, and I didn't expect that there really was someone. It turns out that she was brought back from outside by St. Freya's classmates when I went out to be an idol. She lost her past memories. Although she has Stigmata, her performance has always been mediocre, which is why Kiana didn't want to recruit her into the team.

The criteria for Kiana the team: either a genius, a hard worker, or rich. In short, don't join the Fire Moth if you don't have the ability.

Getting back to the point, as Luming was nursing, she was suddenly caught off guard and hugged from behind. Two large hands wrapped around her neck and lower abdomen, holding her in place. The man's heavy breathing sprayed onto the back of the married woman's neck, almost scaring her so much that she Artificial Honkai Eruption on the spot.

"Cecilia ...is it really you?" Sigfried's vision blurred, and tears welled up in his eyes. He was afraid that what he was seeing was just a dream, but even if it was just an empty dream, he was unwilling to let go.

Even if it's just a dream, as long as he can see his wife again, that's enough.

But then again, my wife's 36D still feels so good~ and she smells so nice. I really want to just hold her and fall asleep, even if it's just for a little while...

(The way he's hugging her, his lower hand is right up against those two mounds of fat~)

(Um, this isn't exactly an outrageous plot, is it? She was originally someone else's wife, so it's not like she was taking advantage of him... right?)

Luming (Lucky): "..."

So you're at St. Freya... I'm not your wife, hey, let me go!

Perhaps because Cecilia's soul was dormant within him, his instinct to retaliate failed him the moment Sigfried attacked him; otherwise, he would be lying on the ground by now.

Although she didn't push Sigfried away, Luming got goosebumps all over her body, especially on the back of her neck. The man's stubble and breath were torture to her, which made her senses very sharp. It almost reminded her of the terrible memory of being cornered by thugs after being injured in a battle in Changkong City.

Although Sigfried was clearly no match for those scumbags... but who knows what Sigfried, lonely for so long after his wife's death, might do?

Luming (Lucky):... Help me!!!

Fortunately, the rumors about Shigure Kira being Hokuto and a pervert were unfounded. Her father-in-law did not do anything out of line; he just held his mother-in-law, who had transformed into Luming, and kept crying.

"Cecilia, I'm so sorry... Not only did I fail to protect you, but our daughter... I'm truly the most useless man in the world..."

To be honest, it's embarrassing for a grown man to be crying like that, but at least Luming didn't think so at the moment.

But why does the Stigmata on my lower abdomen feel so hot?

"Sigfried." She finally spoke, softly uttering his name, prying open his hands that were tightly embracing her, turning around to hug him gently, and whispering in his ear, "Don't be so hard on yourself. You are a good husband and a good father."

Father-in-law who was being cleansed:... A long-awaited post-marital perk. Ouch, why do I feel something hard on my head?

The man didn't speak, but simply hugged his wife tightly.

"Don't be so rough, I'm right here, I'm not going anywhere." She felt the pain, but did not blame the man. Instead, she gently patted his back and placed her other hand on the top of his head to transfer her body heat and soothe his emotions.

"Darling, you don't need to be afraid of losing it anymore."

A soft touch came from his forehead, and the man shuddered, then quietly enjoyed the brief moment of peace.

If he were to look up at his wife at this moment, he would find that her jewel-like eyes were filled with the same love and gentleness as always, just like her normal self.

However, sometimes the absence of anything unusual is the biggest anomaly.

The Saniate Stigmata on her lower abdomen continued to light up, and the white light it emitted even penetrated the dress the married woman was wearing. Unfortunately, her father-in-law, whose head was buried in fat, could not see it.

The touching scene of the couple's reunion continued until...

Hmm, speaking of which, although I don't know why Cecilia suddenly appeared here, since it's a dream... should I consider giving Kiana a little sister?

Just as the man was conjuring up the idea of following his instincts, a series of strange sounds rang out:

Ding-dong~ Ding-dong~ Ding-dong~

Hey, what's that sound?

Sigfried was just beginning to wonder when a flash of red light appeared before his eyes, and the softness vanished. He hurriedly looked around and realized that the beauty in his arms was no longer his wife, but...

"... Luming Lady?"

Sigfried stared at the Idol Lady whose eyes were darting around in circles, and two big question marks immediately appeared in his eyes. Even with the powerful brains of the Kaslana Family, he almost overwhelmed his CPU for a moment.

(Rejoice! The Idol Lady the body of a young girl × the body of a giant loli is back!)

As expected of a top idol, her figure, appearance, and temperament are all impeccable, and she's developed so well at such a young age... Wait a minute, that's not the point. Since Luming is here, who was I hugging the whole time?!

Sigfried was filled with dread as he pondered the matter. Just then, the door, which was already slightly ajar, was kicked open.

"My dear father... no, from this day forward, I am no longer your daughter. Your actions have not only shamed me, but also brought disgrace to the Kaslana Family!"

Kiana, her face hardened, clenched her fists and approached him step by step, leaving a shallow footprint on the floor with each step.

"Former clan leader... even if you have defied Schicksal, I still firmly believe you are a glorious Kaslana warrior! But what are you doing to my partner?!"

On the way, they happened to bump into Kiana Kane, who was caught up in a fight, and ended up getting into a brawl. Since they'd already fought, they decided to go to the lab together to ask Lobster Doctor for a new toy, but then they bumped into each other...

"Sigfried! I originally thought that was just a rumor that Shigure Kira made up on the spot... Now it seems that Cecilia really wasted her breath on a cow dung when she took a liking to you!"

Enraged, Theresa even unleashed her Artificial Honkai Eruption that was only possible in the finale, officially evolving from a loli into a young woman, though still just as unremarkable...

Note: The Silly Mom met them on the road, asked where the two white fluffy daughters were, and then they found the laboratory together.

Sigfried looked at the three men exuding murderous intent, then glanced at the Idol Lady in his arms, whose face was flushed and whose consciousness was blurred. For a moment, he felt that he was more aggrieved than Dou E in Shenzhou.

"Um, could you give me a chance to explain? Although you probably won't believe me..."

"You damned old man/former patriarch/ Sigfried! For the honor of the Kaslana Family, could you go somewhere deserted and unleash the Heavenly Fire Judgment?!"

So, the father-in-law, having come to terms with it, calmly placed Idol Lady next to Jiuxiao, who was covered with a white cloth, and then walked with a composed expression towards the three white fur balls that exuded murderous intent—

It's just like Don Quixote rushing towards a windmill.

Bang!!!

After a deafening roar, the poor father-in-law, looking utterly humiliated, crashed through several ceilings and floors and flew through the air, tracing a graceful arc.

Wife, let's be husband and wife again in our next life.

Just before he hit the ground, thick vines broke through the soil and caught him steadily.

As Sigfried watched the Key of Creation fly towards him automatically, countless fragmented pieces of information flashed through his mind. Then his eyes widened, and his murky blue pupils became incredibly clear, as if he had returned to his childhood.

"The child's age... could it be..."

Sigfried was stunned for a long while, then gave a helpless bitter smile. "Should I say it's just fate playing tricks on us?"

—My father-in-law got the wrong idea; I hope His Lord Bishop gets the wrong idea too!—

"Hello everyone! It's been a long time! Luming missed you all a lot during my hospital stay. I wonder if you've missed the lovely Luming too~?~♪"

Christmas Luming - Revised - Here I come!

Wearing a red Santa hat, the Idol Lady started her long-awaited live stream, sitting in front of the camera to send Christmas wishes to her fans. Fans were overjoyed that Luming, who had disappeared for so long, would return today, and the barrage of comments instantly flooded the entire screen.

"Luming, we miss you so much!!!"

"Don't listen to the nonsense upstairs! That guy fell for someone else the very first day Luhuan arrived!"

"Bullshit! Sisterly love is equal!"

"Will Luming finally be able to make a formal comeback? Will she be on stage with Luhuan?"

"Wow! Luming looks good in everything! And this modified Christmas outfit is so pretty too!"

"Phantom Thief Luming finally found the antidote? But what if I find myself falling in love with a younger version of Luming...?"

Looking at the enthusiastic fans, Luming felt both happy and a little helpless. "Ara ara, I've received everyone's Luming. I feel everyone's care and support for Luming. Oh, and I also want to thank Jiajie for taking care of her while she was on stage for me..."

"... Regarding the issue that everyone is most concerned about, Luhuan is still young, and engaging in idol activities for a long time will affect her healthy growth. Therefore, she will probably not appear again for a while. Please understand."

PS: Currently, because of Chi Yu's return, the Feng Shui team gave Luming a lot of support, and her condition has stabilized. She can maintain her previous state for a relatively long time, but she still needs to be slowly raised as a juvenile.

"Also, please look forward to the third season of Phantom Thief Luming. The final battle against the mysterious organization is about to begin. Please tune in to Sky TV on March 21st next year!"

"Oh, I almost forgot, today is Christmas! Hmm, there are too many of Luming's fans, so I can't give them all gifts one by one. So... let's do an impromptu performance as a gift for everyone!"

Please enjoy—"All I Want for Christmas Is You"!

The beautiful voice combined with the dedicated dance moves creates a spectacular visual and auditory experience.

Outside, St. Freya's Christmas dinner had already begun, with everyone presenting their carefully prepared performances to celebrate the arrival of Christmas.

(Chi Yu stared menacingly at the turkey on the plate. Thanksgiving was long over, why eat this?!)

——Let's celebrate——

As the song ended, Luming waved goodbye to her fans who were still enjoying themselves and closed the live stream.

The girl seemed to have used up all her strength, lying on the bed like a limp lump of mud, staring at the ceiling for a long time.

Before I knew it, I had come to love this kind of life.

Although being an idol is troublesome, even with the experience of Idol Natasha, you still have to get up every day to practice your voice, play instruments, and rehearse dances... But the moment you step onto the stage and see the deafening cheers from the audience supporting you, you feel joy because of yourself...

Somehow, she gradually began to feel happy.

It's not about pursuing fame or fortune; Idol Lady simply likes it, there's no other reason.

"Ha, so it was just a game at first, but in the end I was the one who developed real feelings?"

Luming chuckled self-deprecatingly. How ironic. He, who once used the Bonded Weaponry as his trump card, now said such things to Kiana and the others.

This is a kind of growth, but also a kind of tragedy.

But is that really the case?

Sometimes, the Nun who seems to be the least respectful to God is actually the most faithful believer.

"Yes, I've had enough rest."

Luming sat up, looked at the Omnitrix in her hand, and a faint smile appeared on her lips.

"After being away for so long, it's time to come back."

—Congratulations to everyone!—

On stage, Theresa, who plays the host, stands on a raised platform and, as usual, summarizes the event. It's worth mentioning that this time, the script was written by Rita, so it was extremely long.

The Valkyrie, eager to get their food, were filled with resentment but couldn't vent it, because they noticed that the white-haired dwarf on the stage was also speaking faster.

We're all hungry.

A listless Durandal muttered to herself, "If I find out who wrote Theresa's manuscript, I'll definitely invite her to try my latest customized training program."

Rita managed an awkward but polite smile.

Just as Theresa was about to finish reading and the Kaslana had already picked up their chopsticks, she suddenly received a phone call. Her expression changed from surprise to hesitation, and finally to delight.

"Cough cough!"

Theresa coughed twice seriously, drawing everyone's attention. "Dear students, respected teachers, there's an unexpected bonus performance coming up..."

"Get out!!!" ×N

Before the headmistress, who was completely devoid of any sense of authority, could finish speaking, the enraged Valkyrie united and protested in unison, demanding, "Can't we just eat already? We're all starving!"

Theresa was extremely embarrassed and was about to say something to save face when a childish yet slightly flippant voice echoed through the entire venue's speakers:

"She's the headmaster, after all. Everyone, please cooperate and give me face!"

A majestic golden dragon appeared from the night sky, its golden scales reflecting a dazzling light in the darkness. A king clad in armor stood proudly atop the dragon's head, looking down upon the people on the ground.

The Valkyrie were completely bewildered, while only those in the know shrugged helplessly and picked up their plates to prepare their meals.

"Hey, don't get too excited later." Kiana patted Kane on the shoulder meaningfully, making him even more confused.

The Emperor of Light Battle Dragon landed steadily in the center of the stage with its master. The king jumped off his mount, looked at the Valkyrie below the stage, smiled slightly, and then took off his belt.

The armor rapidly disintegrated into countless tiny parts, which compressed and overlapped to form a Leg Ring. The white-haired, red-eyed boy stretched comfortably and grinned as he greeted the students below who were collectively stunned:

Merry Christmas! Hi~, long time no see, did you miss me~?

Author's Note—

I hereby announce that Otoyuki has rejoined the normal life!

Please be sure to read the special interlude that follows! I originally wanted to write it together with this chapter, but that would probably make it over 10,000 words again.

Considering everyone's fatigue from continuous reading, we have decided to split it up.