Chen Li: I have a date with the Aeon of Elation!

Some Aeon have no intention of creating Emanator and have no interest in worldly conflicts.

Furthermore, the Aeon act as they please, doing whatever they want.

Meanwhile, the Aeon doesn't care about anything; this power is right here, come and take it if you dare! (Bookshelf)

"By the way, did Elysia say anything about what the Beauty Trial is all about? What exactly does it involve? And how did she embark on the Path of Beauty?" Herta asked curiously.

Herta was confident in her beauty, so Herta believed that the problem with the Aeon of Beauty not giving her a second glance and making her the Envoy of Beauty was definitely not her appearance, but something else entirely.

"According to Elysia, she didn't do anything strange. She just chose to join the Tai Bu Division and was taken around the entire Changle Tian by the Tai Bu Division people. Then she embarked on her Path of Beauty. Elysia would occasionally deliver letters to pharmacies, flowers to bookstores, or arrange seeds for flower shops out of interest," Chen Li said after glancing at the chat history.

It's worth mentioning that it was Qingque who took Elysia all over Changle Tian.

After Elysia chose Tai Bu Division, her first target was Fu Xuan, but Fu Xuan was busy, so she passed the task to Qingque.

"..." Herta admitted that he had broken down a bit.

Why should I?

This Elysia is a character.

Just like Sushang, who doesn't even know how to write the four characters of the Isolation Wave Algorithm, she's quite a character!

"I've already said that everyone in the Miraculous Item group is talented and speaks very well. You should chat in the group more often," Chen Li said.

As far as Chen Li knew, among the Genius Society member Chen Li had brought into his Friends Circle, only Screwllum would occasionally participate in the discussions in the Miraculous Item group.

Ruan Mei remained silent, only occasionally sending some pastries as red envelopes to highlight her presence while spying on the screen, while Stephan and Herta left almost no trace in the Miraculous Item Group.

Stephan stems from social anxiety, as everyone knows. As for Herta... perhaps it's because, being on a screen, it's hard to tell whether these people are interesting or not, so he's too lazy to waste his time.

This time, Elysia's impact on the Herta's Beauty can be considered an opportunity.

Chen Li didn't care whether Herta was sociable or not; what Chen Li coveted was Herta's "chat history".

Using chat logs from different people as bullet comments will produce different effects.

"I understand. I'll check the group chat to see what kind of talented people are in there."

Having learned from the experience of Haruhi Suzumiya, Herta thought his understanding of the Miraculous Item was already quite deep, but he never expected that Elysia, such a valiant subordinate, would leave Herta so astounded. (Bookshelf)

"What are you planning to do with these people?" Herta stood on tiptoe and looked at Chen Li's chat interface with him.

To avoid appearing silly or overwhelmed by the experience alone, Chen Li decided to share his screen with Herta.

"Vill-V doesn't need to worry. She has her reasons for accepting the power to become Emanator. Elysia doesn't need to worry either. Becoming Emanator of Beauty doesn't seem like a bad thing, and it does align well with Elysia's path. The key is that the Aeon of Beauty has already fallen... Mobius doesn't need to worry either, because the leader of the Medicine Master's Legacy Sect is actually one of my people. Sakura is naturally the same... Which outstanding swordsman who comes to the Xianzhou wouldn't give Yanqing a beating?"

"The Yanqing you mentioned... sounds like quite a character."

"He's definitely someone to be reckoned with. I'd like to have a go with him..." Chen Li nodded.

"But after listening to you talk for so long, it seems like you don't intend to care about anything."

"They're all projections, what's the point of caring? At worst, they'll just die," Chen Li said indifferently.

"Will their power as Emanator be inherited? For example, if Elysia's projection ends and she returns, will she be able to continue the Beauty Trial?" Herta, being a genius, was once again driven by his professional instinct to explore everything.

"How would I know? Like you said, I'm just from out of town." Chen Li blinked innocently.

"...Since you have nothing to do right now, why don't you help me forge Miraculous Item?" Herta said, tugging at Chen Li's sleeve.

"But I need to go home for dinner."

"Go home? None of your friends are going home, so why do you have to go home?"

"Because I have some friends waiting for me at home." Chen Li notified his friends' physical bodies while renewing their projector subscriptions. (Bookshelf)

Because all of your projectors have caused trouble, they won't be coming home for dinner for the time being.

"Let them wait a little longer. You probably haven't forged Miraculous Item today, have you?"

"It was forged this morning."

"That happened this morning. You must be bursting with energy right now, having held it in all day. Let me help you release it."

"???"

Theoretically speaking, yes.

Because Chen Li's Miraculous Forger level increased to lv4 after forging [What If], his stamina was instantly replenished. Furthermore, having not forged Miraculous Item all afternoon, Chen Li's stamina was indeed overflowing.

But... Herta, what you said sounds weird.

"And this time I don't plan to use a random Miraculous Item. I want you to help me create a Miraculous Item that allows me to meet anyone. What do you say?" Herta asked Chen Li.

"You want to combine this Miraculous Item with [Then I Ask You], right?" Chen Li instantly understood the Herta's idea.

"That's right!" Herta nodded.

"No problem." This time, Chen Li agreed very readily.

Because after the goal of the Herta was clarified, the commission system also began to exert its power, clarifying the basic rewards that could be obtained after forging this Miraculous Item.

Moreover, Chen Li might need this Miraculous Item in the future.

[Invitation]: Help the Herta forge a Miraculous Item that allows it to meet with anyone.

Posted by: Herta

Reward: 20-60 Crystals

Risk: Low to medium (for bookshelves)

Purely random Forging Commissions don't offer rewards because they're too random, but as long as there's a clear objective, there's no problem.

"As compensation for the unauthorized change of the forging purpose, I certainly won't accept the 30 Starstones. As for the materials needed to forge this Miraculous Item, you can choose any of them within the Herta Space Station," Herta said.

"I must say, this Forging Commission is the most satisfying one I've ever received," Chen Li nodded.

Because Herta offered a substantial reward, and Chen Li didn't need to provide his own forging materials... the entire Herta Space Station could serve as Chen Li's forging material.

"Just you wait and see, Herta." Chen Li began his inspection of the Herta Space Station with great confidence.

Hey, let's find the amazing tools we'll need next on the Herta Space Station!

Chapter 161 Chen Li: I have a date with the Aeon of Joy!

"..." by Herta.

"..." by Chen Li.

"Chen Li, I thought you'd give me something big..." Looking at the completed Miraculous Item before him, Herta hesitated, unable to finish his sentence. (Bookshelf)

"Never mind the side effects of this Miraculous Item, just tell me if it can help you successfully meet the person you want to see." Chen Li was somewhat unconvinced, but also somewhat guilty.

"Then Chen Li, do you dare to say again what the price is?" Herta said, hands on his hips, his aura menacing.

"Well..."

[The Key of Destiny's Invitation]: Meeting is fate, forgetting is the end.

Effect: Imagine the name and image of the person you wish to meet (whether they are alive, deceased, or even a fictional character), insert the key into the lock of any door and turn it. A separate space will be created behind the door, forcibly "pulling" the target into that space to meet you. (If the person is dead, a projection of their soul will be summoned. If the person is a fictional character, an illusion completely consistent with their personality will be created.) Once inside the space, the flow of real time freezes, and the meeting can last up to 30 minutes.

Side effect 1: After each use, the user will gradually forget a key Remembrance of the meeting (such as the content of the conversation or the other person's expression), and eventually only a vague impression of "having met" will remain.

Side effect 2: Attempts to summon an object that is extremely resistant or too powerful may fail. Each failed attempt increases the summoning probability by 1%. Once the summoning probability reaches 100%, a successful summon is guaranteed. (The stronger the affinity with the target, the higher the initial success rate.)

P. S.: Want to... go on a date? (Bookshelf)

A palm-sized bronze key, its surface covered with fine cracks, from which a faint blue light emanates.

This is the Miraculous Item that Chen Li forged for the Herta.

"You used five Miraculous Item to create this? Okay, I admit this Miraculous Item is indeed amazing, but this price... was it intentional or accidental?" Herta stared straight at Chen Li.

Herta was overjoyed when Chen Li described the effects of this Miraculous Item.

But when Chen Li mentioned the side effects, Herta's face froze instantly.

Herta: I wanted to forge this Miraculous Item so that I could use the Miracle Card "Then I Ask You" to ask the Aeon of Intellect about something very important, but you're telling me that the side effect of Artifact Wielder is forgetting a crucial Remembrance.

That...

Then let me ask you this! Was the side effects you created intentional or accidental?

Then let me ask you! What If you did it on purpose, what were your true intentions?

Then let me ask you this! What If it was an accident... you were way too careless!

"Well, rare Miraculous Items always come with a price. Besides, this one only cost 20 Crystals to Miraculous Item. So... don't worry about the side effects for now. Just tell me, isn't this Miraculous Item amazing? Isn't it far more valuable than the five Miraculous Items I spent and the ten Miraculous Items I was promised as payment?" Chen Li gave a shy smile.

After all, it was Miraculous Item crafted with only 20 Crystals, so Chen Li had to sacrifice some things in order to preserve its strength.

Do you think the second side effect of this Miraculous Item, the "big guarantee" mechanism, is entirely a side effect?

No, this precisely means that you can absolutely summon the person you want to see.

Although it takes a while because this key can only be used once a day...

The Miraculous Item crafted with 20 Crystals might help the Herta summon the Aeon of Intellect, but what if one wants to meet someone of a higher level?

Chen Li had to take this into account.

"That's true... no, the key point is that's not my request." After a moment of confusion, Herta retorted.

This Miraculous Item is extremely valuable; it can be used to bid farewell to deceased relatives or to communicate with historical figures.

You can even meet your virtual wife!

Forcing a meeting with the Aeon in the Honkai: Star Rail world might bring a big surprise.

However, the Herta happens to have none of the above requirements.

After all, Chen Li already possesses Revival Artifacts.

"I know you're in a hurry, but don't rush. Isn't this Miraculous Item supposed to gradually cause the loss of key Remembrance? Why don't you just tell me before you forget the Remembrance?"

"... The forgetting property of your Miraculous Item isn't a conceptual one, like the kind that makes records and Remembrance disappear?"

"It's not mentioned in the introduction," Chen Li said after glancing at the introduction again.

Are you sure?

"Perhaps... or you can use one of the [Let Me Ask You] attempts to carefully review the instruction manual for this Miraculous Item."

"Forget it. I have a plan!"

"You're just repeating my words! But I'd like to hear what your plan is."

"Why don't you just come with me to see the Aeon of Intellect? Don't you have the Miracle Card? The things recorded on the Miracle Card won't disappear, right?" Herta said smugly.

"... Herta, are you a genius?"

"I was born a genius!" (Bookshelf)

"But my Miracle Cards don't record everything."

"It's okay, I'll just ask a bigger question, okay?"

"But don't forget, you promised Ruan Mei you'd ask her how to make a cake."

"..." The Herta fell silent.

"Could I borrow your Miracle Card a couple more times?" Herta asked after a while.

"I can lend it to you one more time, but you'll have to exchange it for something else. And Screwllum also has the right to use it once. You can have Screwllum pass on the questions he wants to ask to you, and you can ask them on his behalf. Maybe continuously forcing the Aeon of Intellect to speak will actually meet the requirements for the appearance of the Miracle Card," Chen Li said.

"Alright. Tell me, what do you want?" Herta nodded.

"Can you give me one of your dolls?"

"... What do you want to do?"

"It looks nice to display at home."

"You have good taste. Sure... but you have to install the Friends Circle Terminal on my doll so I can use my consciousness to Crossing worlds at any time to check on the doll's status and prevent you from doing anything strange," Herta said.

"If you want to travel to another world, just say so. There's no need to beat around the bush." Chen Li rolled his eyes at the Herta.

"I'm just concerned about my doll's condition. Don't talk nonsense if you don't understand," Herta said unhappily.

"Yes, yes, yes..."

Cooking a meal consumes 20 Herta figurine. I'd be utterly ashamed if I believed a single word of what you said!