Sparkle ascends to become the Aeon of "Taking the Blame"

The Aeon of Joy is like a fish; you may not be able to catch Aeon of Joy, but you definitely won't catch it if you don't have Aeon of Joy.

Unless you're a newbie and have a newbie bonus period.

However, Chen Li's newbie benefits period has already ended.

"So, do you want to give it a try?" Herta asked, arms crossed.

"My favorite thing is to say no to people who think they can definitely provoke me!" Chen Li his finger.

"Alright, let's guess how many times we need to fail before we can trigger the guaranteed success and invite the Aeon of Intellect," Herta said.

The Herta wasn't without other ways to pay homage to the Aeon of Intellect, but it felt that if the invitation failed, the Herta might also fail.

Using the Destiny Invitation Key to invite the Aeon is possible, provided the other party doesn't strongly object.

Multiple failures only prove that the Aeon of Intellect truly doesn't want to come.

"Logic: The Erudition may be watching us right now, but because of his fear of the Miracle Card 'Then I Ask You,' he doesn't want to respond. Speculation: Herta, as the Wisdom Envoy, has a high enough affinity with the Aeon of Intellect, perhaps as high as 70%. Conclusion: At the rate at which the Destiny Invitation Key updates, we might be able to trigger the guaranteed invitation within a month and successfully invite the Aeon of Intellect," said Screwllum.

Not every Genius Society member is Wisdom Envoy.

The fact that Herta was able to become Wisdom Envoy is enough to prove that Herta is outstanding among all geniuses.

"Chen Li, couldn't you have strengthened this Destiny Invitation Key a little?" Herta complained.

As far as Herta knows, increasing the brightness of the entries in Miraculous Item can effectively increase Miraculous Item strength. With increased strength, even Aeon would be unable to refuse an invitation.

"Why would I risk my life for a reward of 50 Crystals? No way." Chen Li shook his head.

After forging the Destiny Invitation Key for the Herta, Chen Li successfully obtained 50 Crystals. Although he did not obtain the maximum of 60 Crystals, Chen Li was still satisfied.

Because the bigger ones are yet to come.

According to the acquisition logic of Crystals, Chen Li will collect the first wave of Crystals after handing the Miraculous Item to the client. If the Artifact Wielder creates a greater Miracle with Chen Li's participation, the more Miracle Crystals obtained will be distributed along with Miracle Cards.

"Then why don't you use the Imaginary Value to rewind the Destiny Invitation Key a few more times?"

"Herta, listen to my advice, forced relationships never work. The old 'we were never meant to be, it's all because I'm rich' tactic is outdated," Chen Li politely declined.

"Whether this melon is sweet or not, I have to take a bite first to tell. So, to be honest."

"The higher the quality of a fictional item, the more Imaginary Value it consumes, and the quality of Miraculous Items is very high... Simply put, I don't have any money," Chen Li said.

Or rather, it's not cost-effective.

"What can we do then?" Herta sighed.

"I have a plan!" Chen Li held up one finger.

"What plan?"

"To be precise, it's two plans."

"You say."

"Our first plan is to find someone who might be invited into the Genius Society by the Aeon of Intellect, and then ask the Aeon of Intellect a question when she is being watched."

"..."

"It seems you don't quite agree with this plan. Then let's talk about the second one. Although the Aeon of Intellect doesn't want to see us, there are other Aeon who do. We can go see the Aeon of Joy and have him send us to the Aeon of Intellect Aeon of Joy." Chen Li said, revealing the second plan.

"Chen Li, you're simply a genius..."

"I have a feeling you're not entirely sincere," Chen Li said, scrutinizing Herta, who had just read out those words in a monotone manner.

"I just feel that your Miraculous Forger is not rare enough."

"Does the Aeon of Intellect blame me for not wanting to see you? To be fair, in this world, only a handful of Aeon are qualified to be considered excessively powerful after I forged this Destiny Invitation Key. If you choose someone other than Aeon, even Emanator is extremely resistant to your invitation cannot refuse it," Chen Li said.

It's like someone telling you that as long as you can learn my swordsmanship, you will be invincible in the entire martial arts world, except for three people.

But once you've mastered swordsmanship, you focus solely on those three people... I can only say your defeat was justified.

Moreover, this Destiny Invitation Key also has the effect of inviting virtual characters and other world characters. In addition, the guaranteed mechanism means that as long as you are willing to spend time, you will definitely succeed in inviting someone... For a beginner Miraculous Item that can be created with only 20 Crystals, its strength is quite overpowered.

"But I have no interest in anyone other than the Aeon."

"But as Miraculous Forger, I need to consider the cost-effectiveness when creating Miraculous Item."

"I'll pay more."

"Adding money won't help; the money you add isn't worth as much as the Crystal. Besides, Herta, you don't think that all you've got after obtaining the Destiny Invitation Key is to meet the Aeon, do you?"

"What do you mean?"

"Don't you want to see the Herta that will become Aeon in the future?"

"Ha?"

"After all, this Miraculous Item is Miraculous Item that allows you to meet fictional characters. No concept item is weak, especially concept items that come with a guaranteed minimum reward."

"Really?!" Herta immediately became interested.

"It's fake. What do you expect for 20 yuan? Right now, the Destiny Invitation Key can only let you meet your paper doll wife. Only after it becomes One-star Artifact will it be possible to do what I said. But don't be disappointed. If you want the Miraculous Item to become stronger, there's more than one option: let me use the Miracle Fire to increase the brightness of the attribute. Creating more Miracles with this Miraculous Item is also a way to increase Miraculous Item strength." Chen Li painted a rosy picture for Herta.

Chen Li did not lie to Herta; this is how the Miraculous Item became stronger.

"I see... Chen Li, do you think it's possible for me to successfully invite the consciousness of the Imaginary Tree using this key?" Herta suddenly asked.

Since Chen Li has painted such a grand picture, Herta naturally doesn't want to fall behind.

"Theoretically speaking, it is possible, provided that it is actually conscious."

"Then why don't we hurry up and invite the Aeon of Joy? See if he's willing to help us meet the Aeon of Intellect," Herta urged.

If the Herta can save the number of times it can Artifact Wielder to invite the Aeon of Intellect, it can use this key to conduct more experiments.

"All right."

Chen Li glanced at the terms being Extraction above his head and did not refuse the suggestion.

Extraction the entry for "[I Have a Date with an Aeon]"...

Progress: 1/5 (Successfully inviting different Aeon will increase the progress; repeatedly inviting the same Aeon will increase the brightness of the attribute).

Although this entry sounds strange, it contains both Aeon and Dating entries, so it will definitely be used in the future. Therefore, Chen Li really wants to Extraction this entry.

"Click!"

Chen Li inserted the Destiny Invitation Key into the lock and gently turned it, which opened the Invitation Space again.

"What does this prove? Does it prove that I have a connection with the Aeon of Joy?" Chen Li turned to his companion behind him and asked.

"Never mind all that nonsense." Herta manipulated the puppet's body and pushed open the door.

"Aeon of Joy, could you please pass on a message to the Aeon of Intellect? If He doesn't accept our invitation, we'll keep inviting Him until we succeed. And tell Him to rest assured that we won't ask any harsh questions," Herta shouted to the shadowy figure hidden behind numerous masks as he pushed open the door.

Within the Invitation Space, harming each other is not actually prohibited. So What If you invite a dangerous person, the best way to communicate is to talk to them through the door, because they can't hit you through the door.

However, this also means you can't enjoy the effect of freezing the real-world time flow that comes with the Invitation Space.

"It sounds a bit strange. It feels like we're some kind of delinquent blond-haired thugs who keep harassing a young lady from a prestigious family, and we're even in a group. Besides, isn't our demand that Aha throw us in front of the Aeon of Intellect?" Chen Li scratched his head.

"Of course, we have to take things slowly when it comes to negotiating a deal," Herta said casually.

"It's fine, my friends. Whether it's delivering a message or sending you to that pile of scrap metal. But in exchange... you should also promise me one thing." Aha spoke slowly, surrounded by faint laughter.

"What is it?"

"Take care of this mask." Aha tossed a mask out from inside the door, but just as it was about to pass through the door, it seemed to encounter some obstacle and hovered there.

Chen Li reached into the doorway without a care and grabbed the mask.

Chen Li wasn't worried about Aha attacking him, because the Bond between him and his friends was invincible!

"This mask... Aha, you really only think about yourself. Can't you just change to a Masked Fool?" Chen Li couldn't help but say to Aha after glancing at the mask and then at the words above his head.

Meanwhile, Chen Li silently counted down the 10 seconds in his mind.

But before Chen Li could even count down 5 seconds, Sparkle's message arrived as expected.

[Sparkle]: That damned Masked Fool! He stole my mask again!

Chapter 168 Sparkle that Ascend to Become the [Scapegoat] Aeon

[Dad]: I know you're in a hurry, but don't rush.

[Sparkle]: You're using all my words!

[Dad]: You didn't listen to your father, and now you're paying the price, aren't you?

[Sparkle]: Oh, dear old man, your words of kicking me when I'm down are truly chilling. If I didn't know you were Genius Society member, I would have suspected you were some great God of Fun who came here specifically to make fun of me.

[Dad]:... So what are you planning to do? Go steal another mask?

[Sparkle]: Oh well, no mask, no mask. I'll just carve one myself. I'm not going to the Tavern anytime soon anyway. This time, I'll make up for the amusement I got from my Travel Together by making them watch me out on a tenfold basis!

[Old Man]: That damned Masked Fool!

[Sparkle]: So, Dad, when are you going to build Miraculous Item that can help me find out where to have fun?

[Dad]: You didn't even pay for the forging, and you think you can get it for free?

[Sparkle]: But the travel expenses and the mask were all swindled away by my Travel Together. Although I took on a big order a while ago, I haven't finished it yet, so I'm a little short on cash right now. How about... you send me a commission and I'll help you complete it?

[Dad]: Well... okay, I have someone who really wants to see some fun!

[Sparkle]: See, isn't this a perfect match? Whose amusement do you want to see? Just say the word! I'll just frown, and you'll be the Masked Fool from now on!

[Dad]: Deal! But let me make this clear beforehand: I'm just having some fun with that guy, and I'm worried you might not be able to handle it.

[Sparkle]: I can't handle it? If I can't handle it... whatever you say goes!

[Dad]: If you can't handle this, then if I cause trouble in this world in the future, just say it was you who ordered me to do it! And you have to admit to those things!

[Sparkle]: Deal done.

[Dad]: The Contract Coins have been sent. Sign the contract.

[Sparkle]: Okay!

Although Sparkle guessed that the person her father Miraculous Forger, wanted to see amuse him was someone of high status, since they could amuse each other, he was at most Genius Society member...

Sparkle likes challenging work!

Even if the challenge fails, they'll just be the scapegoat.

Hey, a Miraculous Forger, a Genius Society member, how bad can things get if you want to do something?

At most, it would be sending out mass meme-level scam ads or something; it's impossible for it to start Emperor's War like Rupert did, right?

What is this? This is a huge victory for Sparkle!

The thought that she could avoid the forging fee simply by helping Chen Li watch someone's fun made Sparkle feel pleasantly relaxed.

But I have to find the forging materials myself, which is so annoying.

Something with the word "Elation" in its name... why not use it to deceive others with the mask of the Masked Fool!

Wait a minute, could the person who's deceiving themselves with a mask also be one of Dad's clients?

[The Masked Fool is really fun] Entry Extraction in progress...

Progress: 2/5 (Acquiring the Mask of the Masked Fool will increase progress)

"The Aeon of Joy is really too much. Taking one mask from Sparkle wasn't enough, she wanted to take a second one. Why is she so harsh on Sparkle?" Out of pity for Sparkle, Chen Li was furious.

[Honestly, you didn't let Hanabi off the Sparkle either. Just thinking about how Sparkle knew she was going to fight the Aeon of Joy, so she chose to slide to her knees at lightning speed, and then had to face countless accusations makes me want to hum softly.]

Honestly, Sparkle gets the Miraculous Item and goes to find the ultimate hellish difficulty event, "Aeon of Joy Fun," she might still have a chance to win. But taking all the blame for Chen Li is something even the Aeon might not be able to do.

Because only the Pixie know just how big of a mess Chen Li is planning in the Honkai: Star Rail Universe!

Sparkle, this kid, even has the potential to become a scapegoat Aeon.

"I believe in Sparkle. So what if she's the Aeon of Joy? Doesn't she also use the power of the Path of Joy Aeon of Joy? Sparkle uses the power Elation, and so does Aha. Why not ask if Aha is afraid of Sparkle? Anyway, I think their chances of winning are fifty-fifty." Chen Li was full of confidence in Sparkle.

What about the Sparkle and other Miraculous Items?

"Miraculous Item? What Miraculous Item? Sparkle didn't even meet my requirements, why should she want Miraculous Item?" Chen Li tilted his head.

You've become a perfectly competent Masked Fool!