Chen Li: Black Tower, can I take a bite out of your Stellaron?

"This is the Herta Space Station, the territory of the world's top genius— Ms. Herta. How could we possibly allow you to engage in wilderness survival?"

"A space station? So this is in space, right?" Haruhi Suzumiya's interest was instantly piqued.

"That's right."

"Can we go see the stars?"

"Can."

"What if this large space station suddenly transforms into a super-sized robot or something?"

"No! It doesn't have any other functions; it's just an ordinary space station. However, this space station stores many Miraculous Items... not Miraculous Items I created, but Miraculous Items that already exist in this world. The effects may be average, but they are truly amazing." Chen Li, with his experience, began to stop Haruhi Suzumiya's delusions.

What if Haruhi Suzumiya thinks the space station can become a giant robot, and the Herta Space War mutates, and when the story begins—when the Anti-Matter Legion invades the space station—the main characters are fighting against the Doomsday Beasts when they suddenly find the Herta Space Station behind them standing up. What if they pick up the Astral Express parked on the Herta Space Station platform and use it as nunchucks to beat up the Doomsday Beasts?

While this possibility is slim, it's not impossible.

"Oh..."

"By the way, Ryo Chunri, try using your own Position Exchange Gun to see if it still works."

"Why do you ask? Let me try... Okay, it works." Haruhi Suzumiya aimed directly at the staff member next to her who was about to eat a small cake and pulled the trigger, and then Haruhi Suzumiya got a small cake.

"... Then try this Miraculous Item and see if you can use it?" Chen Li silently took out another long needle and handed it to Haruhi Suzumiya.

"What kind of Miraculous Item is this?"

"Miraculous Item for barbecuing. Just pierce the meat with this needle, and it will instantly turn into cooked food." Chen Li said, while taking out another piece of meat and handing it to Haruhi Suzumiya.

"I'll give it a try." Haruhi Suzumiya picked up the steak pierced with a long needle with great interest.

"It actually works! But it's so slow... it's not instantaneous either." Haruhi Suzumiya complained as she watched the meat pie slowly begin to smell delicious.

"This is Miraculous Item I just forged. I misread the description earlier; it's supposed to slowly turn into cooked food," Chen Li said casually.

In reality, this is that Painful Long Needle.

Seeing this, Chen Li felt relieved.

Obviously, What If Haruhi Suzumiya felt that an item had the effect of Miraculous Item in her own world, then that item would still be effective even if it were brought to another world, but whether it would remain effective indefinitely remains to be seen.

However, if this were in another world, Haruhi Suzumiya's ability to "make wishes come true" would be greatly weakened.

Yes, but not strong enough.

This is good news because it proves that Haruhi Suzumiya is unlikely to cause too much trouble in this world.

Chen Li wasn't worried about Haruhi Suzumiya, but rather because there was a group of Masked Fools in this world who loved to play tricks on others!

The Masked Fool + The Haruhi Suzumiya...

Hmm, why am I having such a strange dream?

"I'll go find Station Master Asta and ask her to find someone to show you around the space station, and then find a suitable place to film the promotional video."

"Thank you for your hard work, Deputy Commander!" Haruhi Suzumiya stood on tiptoe and patted the Golden Honkai-Moe King on the shoulder.

"You're welcome." Watching Haruhi Suzumiya and the others curiously exploring the Herta Space Station, Chen Li tossed the dice in his hand.

I hope that Haruhi Suzumiya can spend an ordinary yet interesting day in this world, one that won't cause trouble for anyone.

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"... You always mess things up when something important happens, what good are you?" After kicking the dice to a [11], Chen Li started worrying about where to get Joy Points.

However, by utilizing this characteristic of the Joy Dice, Chen Li also learned something.

The Aeon of Joy in the trenches must be Peeping me!

"Alright, the problem should be solved now... right? Let's go check on Wind Glider and Teacher Himeko's greatsword!"

Chapter 157 Chen Li: Herta, can I take a bite of your Stellaron?

The Herta Space Station has experienced and survived countless crises thanks to its true owner Ms. Herta.

Laden with the most exotic treasures in the universe, it's like a drooling fat pig placed before a hungry diner—never a safe haven.

With only the defense personnel recruited by the company and its somewhat advanced defense systems, the space station is insufficient to withstand malicious attacks from interstellar space.

Fortunately, the Herta Space Station still has Ms. Herta.

However, compared to thieves seeking to steal the artifacts and various factions with unclear motives, the main threat to the space station still comes from the Herta itself.

Just like the self-portrait that Herta erected in its space station, one of the introductions to itself is that it has saved its planet from Destruction 19 times.

But don't worry about why Azure Star is in danger of Destruction!

Of course, the root cause is not entirely due to the chaos caused by the Herta, but rather because the Herta, as a genius with the potential to transcend the boundaries of knowledge, was coveted by Polka Kaka of the Genius Society. Using his ability to manipulate probability and freely appear along causal chains, Polka Kaka caused every research by the Herta that could potentially impact the boundaries of knowledge to be destroyed at crucial moments due to some minor mistakes.

Although not all of the 19 crises on Azure Star occurred because of this situation, it certainly accounted for a significant proportion.

"I always feel like you're plotting against me behind my back. Is that just my imagination?" The Herta dolls, who rarely moved around while following Chen Li, looked up at him with a puzzled expression.

Because the Great Herta was too lazy to walk around the Herta Space Station itself, it placed nearly a hundred puppets on the Herta Space Station so that it could transfer its consciousness to any puppet at any time and take over the puppet's actions.

Isn't this another form of teleportation?

The act of controlling the current Herta dolls to accompany Chen Li on a tour of the Herta Space Station is truly rare.

"How could that be? We're both puppets now, and puppets don't lie to each other. If it's not true, it's not true!" Chen Li assured him confidently.

After finishing the interview, Topaz, to show his sincerity, personally went to oversee the purchase of the Star Destroyer and left the Herta Space Station, Chen Li was also freed.

"I use a doll because I'm too lazy to move, but why are you wearing this doll costume?" Herta asked, somewhat puzzled.

"To create a fictional image for myself, I want to establish in this world the impression that the Golden Honkai-Moe King Doll is the true identity of the Genius Society member, the Miraculous Forger," Chen Li said.

"What use is it? If it's interesting, I might be able to help you."

"I have a Miracle Card that can use Imaginary Values to overlay a person's past history onto their current state, you know?"

"Rejuvenation? Healing injuries? Restoring items?"

"It has all these functions," Chen Li nodded.

Although Herta's words were rambling and incoherent, Chen Li understood them.

"Interesting... Tell me, what do you need to do? I'll help you."

"You don't need to worry about that. If you really want to help me, how about you give me these Miraculous Items as a token of your friendship?"

"Dream on." Herta rolled its eyes at Chen Li.

Herta's greatest hobby in life is deciphering mysteries and collecting Miraculous Item, but it is precisely because it is purely out of interest that it is so difficult to succeed.

"I can help you forge a Miraculous Item." The difficulty of dealing with the Herta did not deter Chen Li; instead, he offered the conditions he had already devised.

Accompanied by Herta, Chen Li briefly toured the Herta Space Station, where he saw countless Miraculous Item, each bearing a powerful inscription.

Chen Li even glanced at the Stellaron.

Chen Li had to exert a great deal of effort to suppress the urge to bite into the Stellaron he saw, thus preserving a future for this world...

Of course, they also lost 1,000 Starstones at the same time.

Before Xing or Qiong were even born, Chen Li had already saved their lives. They hoped that after they were born, they would repay Chen Li well.

On the way, Chen Li saw the [blind spot] used to hide the Stellaron —a simple deflecting light field that makes things in the area less noticeable, but it will be exposed as soon as other things become inconspicuous.

The effect is so-so, but it has the effects of "presence" and "invisibility".

For example, there's the "baseball bat" with the "hardness" attribute; the "New World Gate" with the "transfer" attribute, which resembles a common toilet but allows someone to be instantly teleported after sitting on it; and the "Refuse to Silence" which is shaped like a miniature orchestral instrument and remains silent when its decibel level is above zero, but plays some reasonably pleasant alien tunes when its decibel level is zero...

Such Miraculous Item are countless on the Herta Space Station.

These Miraculous Item may not be practical, but because they are frequently studied and used by researchers on the Herta Space Station, they have been given a lot of strange value, so the entry is fairly well-known.

Chen Li might not need these terms, but after seeing them, Chen Li collecting habit kicked in.

Chen Li hasn't seen Wind Glider and Himeko's greatsword yet, because there are too many Miraculous Item in the Herta Space Station, and he can't possibly see them all in a short time!

"I have very picky tastes. If I can't come up with a suitable Miraculous Item, I won't buy it." Herta became interested.

"Creating Miraculous Items shouldn't be about what I can make for you, but about what you want, or you can leave it all to fate. Here are 30 Starstones for you to draw a lottery; whatever you draw, that's the type of Miraculous Item you'll create," Chen Li said.

"It seems to have some interest..." Herta had to admit that Chen Li had captured his heart.

Randomness and challenge are among the things Herta loves most.

"Now I want to create a Miraculous Item randomly, and I also want to create a Miraculous Item that can make people feel happy and smile involuntarily just by smelling its aroma. What should I do?" Now it's Herta's turn to be troubled.

"It's very simple. Create a random Miraculous Item. The method to make that cake doesn't require Miraculous Item; you only need the Erudition. The prerequisite is that you can meet the Aeon of Intellect." Chen Li said as he took out the Miracle Card, "Then I'll Ask You."

Actually, Chen Li always felt that the Miracle Card "Then I Ask You" was a good match for the Herta.

Then let me ask you, Herta, why is your hat so pointy?

"This... you actually have something this good?" Herta's eyes lit up instantly when he saw the effect of this Miracle Card.

An opportunity to ask anyone a question and have them answer you, an opportunity that might work on the Aeon.

If I could obtain a certain number of uses, it might lead to a breakthrough in my research.

"I have many more good things to offer. However, I don't recommend that you ask Doctor. Zun questions that are too groundbreaking, otherwise someone might choose to challenge you."

"What's the meaning?"

"We'll discuss this on Friends Circle later. This isn't the right place," Chen Li said.

Polka Kakamu of the Genius Society possesses the ability to freely appear along causal chains... Once you mention her name, she will sense you and then come to you along the causal path of you mentioning her name to stab you.

Chen Li didn't think this genius was so powerful that he couldn't be defeated. Chen Li just wanted to remind Herta that if they wanted to confront him head-on, they had better be prepared first.

"However, I must also remind you that you can use this Miracle Card to ask the Aeon of Intellect how to make a cake, but even if you know the method, you may not be able to make it..." Chen Li kindly reminded him.

"What do you mean? My cooking skills are well-known!" Herta was very unconvinced by Chen Li's words.

"Hmm... whatever makes you happy." Chen Li didn't want to argue with Herta any longer, after all, Chen Li was still craving Herta's Miraculous Items.

But... you use 10 Miraculous Item and waste more than 20 Herta dolls to bake a cake, are you serious about your cooking skills?

Lies don't hurt, but the truth is the sharpest knife.

The Herta, which could be breached with a single sentence from Chen Li, was clearly suitable for this situation.

"But if we really have the chance to ask the Aeon of Intellect how to make a cake, it would be a waste..." Herta became troubled again.

Chen Li understood, Chen Li really understood.

It's like someone wants to become very rich. But if they happen to trip over seven Dragon Balls in a row while walking down the street, and miraculously obtain seven Dragon Balls to summon Divine Dragon, their wish will definitely not just be to become very rich.

That's what the Herta is like.

"There's nothing to waste. Besides, you don't actually think this opportunity to ask a question is free, do you?"

"Didn't you say we'd exchange it for Miraculous Items?" Herta paused, taken aback.

"Exchange with Miraculous Item, that's the price for forging Miraculous Item, the number of times Miracle Card can be used is a different price."

What's the price?

"Let me use your public account twice," Chen Li said.

"..." by Herta.

Herta, being a genius, must have a sharp mind... The two uses of the public account made Herta feel somewhat familiar.

"Chen Li, you borrowed my public account, surely not to input meme-infectious text into it and bring the whole universe to life, right?"

"...That's right." Chen Li turned his head away guiltily.

"Who do you think your expression can fool right now? To sell your reputation for a chance to ask someone a question and make them unable to refuse to answer it... Deal! No take-backs!" Herta couldn't wait any longer and grabbed Chen Li's hand, forcing a handshake to signify the successful completion of the transaction.

"You're too decisive, aren't you?"

"What a joke. Why should I, Herta, explain my actions to others?... At worst, I'll just say you hacked my account." Herta shrugged, completely unfazed.

Anyway, everyone knows that this memetic contagion was definitely caused by the Miraculous Forger stole the account.

"I have a plan that will make people think you sent this text message after learning my technique. Do you believe it?"

"I don't believe it. But what's the point of you being so keen on messing with the whole world?" Herta asked, shaking his head in denial, while still somewhat puzzled.

"Well... Deliverance." Chen Li looked up at the top of his head.