Chapter 2677

She proved to be true to her word.

From the moment Chen Li stepped into the main gate of the Paradise all the way to the Paradise University, nearly half of the buildings he saw along the way were painted in varying shades of pink.

This is Paradise! This is absolutely Paradise!

However, surprisingly, the colors Elysia painted the Paradise did not significantly damage its overall Paradise appeal.

If nothing unexpected happens, Eden is definitely involved in this process.

Actually, when Chen Li first received the admission notice from Paradise University, seeing how excited everyone else was, he was reluctant to accept it.

Are you kidding me? You think I'd just go to school because you tell me to? That would be so embarrassing.

Besides, shouldn't Chen Li be going to Paradise University to become its president?

According to the Pixie, Chen Li is like a father figure in the Paradise!

As for why Chen Li ultimately stood here, we have to mention the "loving advice" from Chen Li's parents...

My child, if you don't go to university, your education will only be high school dropout... You won't even finish high school!

Students should act like students!

Chen Li thought that made sense, so he came.

As for Chen Li standing in the living room holding his acceptance letter, looking at the name in the recommender's section, and then calling his parents to refuse the recommendation, only to be overheard by the girls nearby, who then collectively threatened him after Chen Li hung up, saying that if he didn't go to school, they would immediately put him in a second round of interviews... those were definitely secondary reasons.

As they put it, "We all got in through the back door, how can you not go to school?"

If you don't go to school, who will we eat from?

The reason Chen Li made that phone call to her parents in public was because the recommenders on the admission notice were Chen Li parents.

To be precise, the recommender was the then-President of Earth.

When Paradise University was first established, it allocated different enrollment quotas to each world connected to Paradise. Although Paradise is infinitely large and can continuously expand into new areas, Paradise University's current enrollment capacity is ultimately limited. Fortunately, after a month of preparation, and with the joint efforts of many Aeon and various worlds, Paradise University's first enrollment finally reached 10,000 students.

In fact, during the month that Chen Li underwent a series of challenges, the number of worlds connected to the Paradise had reached over a hundred. These "over a hundred" are not different regions within the same Worldview, such as Belobog and Xianzhou, but rather independent worlds like the Tree Sea World.

Every student who can enter Paradise University is an outstanding talent who has passed Paradise's review, obtained official Paradise residency, and has been identified by the agent's jade plaque as having exceptional abilities and potential.

In addition, each world will have a branch campus of Paradise University to cultivate more talent for the construction of different worlds.

If your abilities have significantly improved under the tutelage of the branch campus, you may apply to study at the main campus of Paradise University.

In Chen Li 'Chen Li world, because his parents cooperated exceptionally well with the King's Land construction, greatly accelerating the construction speed, the Paradise approved three extra special admission slots. Chen Li was one of those three slots.

Otherwise, Chen Li would not accept that his mere desire for a little entertainment had robbed those students who had the opportunity to pursue advanced studies at Paradise University and secure a bright future from their coveted chance.

But if it was arranged intentionally, then it's fine.

"Alright, it's time to go in. Don't you think a lot of people are staring at you for standing at the school gate?" The Little Golden Honkai-Moe King raised its round paw and tugged at Chen Li's clothes.

"Don't you want to think about why so many people are watching me? Why is it you who came to pick me HOMU?" Hearing the Little Golden Honkai-Moe King's complaint, Chen Li glanced down at him.

"Heh heh." Little Golden Honkai-Moe King raised his fist and gently tapped his head.

"Hey, don't learn bad habits from Barbatos." Chen Li rolled his eyes at it, annoyed.

After criticizing Little Golden Honkai-Moe King, Chen Li looked around the school gate and beyond.

Today is the first day of school at Paradise University, and the entire campus is filled with a vibrant and energetic atmosphere.

Students from all over the world walked through the pink school gate with reverence. Among them were boys wearing robes in the style of the Xianzhou, and Lupo girls carrying standard weapons from the Terra Continent...

They chatted quietly in small groups, or stood alone in front of the campus map, carefully studying the location of the teaching buildings. Each of them had a look of anticipation and expectation for the future on their face.

Besides these new students, there were also many people who were clearly not students walking around the campus...

Since Paradise University is open to the public, it doesn't restrict non-students from entering the campus, and there's no need to worry about any accidents happening... After all, Paradise University is located within Paradise, so what kind of bad people would have Paradise residency?

Besides these new students, there were also many people who were clearly not students walking around the campus...

Since Paradise University is open to the public, it doesn't restrict non-students from entering the campus, and there's no need to worry about any accidents happening... After all, Paradise University is located within Paradise, so what kind of bad people would have Paradise residency?

Among the constantly moving crowd, a considerable number of people stopped to watch.

They were looking at none other than Chen Li... or more precisely, at the Little Golden Honkai-Moe King beside Chen Li, who was wearing a crown on his head.

Feeling the curious gazes coming from all directions, Chen Li couldn't help but look down again at the Little Golden Honkai-Moe King that was still waving to the onlookers.

When residents enter the Paradise for the first time, each person receives their own HOMU. These HOMU are Imagenesis by the Paradise specifically for them, and are all born with knowledge, serving as the best guides and helpers for each resident of the Paradise.

Other people's HOMU are either yellow, pink, or even a few rare blue variants, but Chen Li's is different... Chen Li's HOMU is wearing a crown on its head.

Chen Li could even clearly hear people around him pointing and whispering about him.

"Hey, little HOMU, why is his HOMU wearing a crown? Is it some kind of rare breed?"

"Is there some hidden Easter Egg? Can it be discovered by exploiting a bug?"

"Could it be a fashion item? I hope the Paradise opens up a recharge channel soon, I want to buy you ten sets!"

One can clearly hear the innocence and expectation in these questions.

When asked by their masters, the HOMU all gave the same answer, "HOMU's appearance can be freely changed by purchasing HOMU costumes, but the crown headdress is unique and cannot be obtained through any conventional means."

This very answer drew another wave of collective attention to Chen Li, their eyes seemingly filled with the feeling that he had "accidentally trespassed into the imperial palace."

"Look what you've done. I haven't even officially registered yet, and I'm already being watched by the whole school." Chen Li withdrew his gaze and glared at the Little Golden Honkai-Moe King with annoyance.

"You're not a resident of Paradise, so where did you get your corresponding HOMU? If I hadn't been kind enough to come out and meet you, you'd probably be mistaken for an oddball standing here alone." Little Golden Honkai-Moe King shrugged.

"So, according to you, I should thank you?" Chen Li crossed his arms.

The Little Golden Honkai-Moe King was summoned by the Xu Zhao during the Holy Grail Ritual in New Penacony, and was preserved by Chen Li after the Holy Grail War ended, where it has remained ever since.

"This isn't right. I clearly entered through the main gate of the Paradise. Logically, I should have been given a guide HOMU upon entering the Paradise," Chen Li said, stroking his chin and frowning.

He's Miraculous Forger; who could know more about Paradise than him?

Just then, as Little Golden Honkai-Moe King was about to say something, a slender hand gently pressed down on his head from behind.

Chen Li noticed this immediately and quickly turned around to look behind him. The next moment, a familiar figure came into view...

The face so close to him needed no further description, but Cyrene's attire at that moment did catch his eye.

Chapter 2677

Unlike her previous slightly complicated outfit, Cyrene was now wearing a casual urban style outfit in pink, blue and white tones. She wore a white short-sleeved T-shirt on top, a loose light-colored shiny hooded jacket on the outside, and a black pleated skirt on the bottom. She exuded a youthful and fashionable vibe.

"Little Golden Honkai-Moe King, can you explain... why you went to greet my companions in my place? And who tampered with my system notification?" Cyrene was smiling as she half-squatted beside the Little Golden Honkai-Moe King, one hand seemingly gently stroking its head.

Cyrene's lips were clearly smiling, but Chen Li always felt a chilling coldness emanating from her narrowed eyes. And as Cyrene finished speaking, the force in her hand grew heavier and heavier.

"I'm sorry, I was wrong!" Little Golden Honkai-Moe King cried, raising his two round paws in surrender.

"Do you dare to do it again?" Cyrene slowly released her grip and stood up, hands on her hips, looking down at the Little Golden Honkai-Moe King.

"You'll dare to do it again next time!" Little Golden Honkai-Moe King looked up at Cyrene, then turned and ran away.

Its two short legs moved incredibly fast, and in a flash it passed through the gates of Paradise University and disappeared into the depths of the campus.

"Hey, junior, need a guide?" Cyrene sighed helplessly, then turned to Chen Li, a bright smile returning to her face.

"You chased my guide away, and then asked me if I wanted a guide?" Chen Li crossed his arms.

"I'm clearly your guide." Hearing Chen Li say that, Cyrene puffed out her cheeks in frustration, her tone tinged with grievance.

"I see..." Chen Li looked at Cyrene with some surprise.

"Let me introduce myself again, my partner. I'm your guide in the Paradise. Of course, you can also call me a 'companionate emotional support pet' if you prefer." Cyrene winked mischievously at Chen Li with her left eye.

"Huh?" Chen Li was taken aback when he heard Cyrene's self-introduction.

No, wait a minute, what did you say you were?

Seeing Chen Li's surprised expression, Cyrene revealed a smug smile.

Heaven knows how she overcame numerous obstacles and outmaneuvered everyone else to secure this opportunity.

She was originally waiting happily in her dormitory, ready to be teleported to Chen Li's side by the system's beam of light when he arrived at the Paradise, and then give him a big surprise. However, the teleportation opportunity never came.

It wasn't until she saw the photos of Chen Li's enrollment ceremony in the Night Raid group, and saw the Little Golden Honkai-Moe King wearing a crown and waving at the camera, that Cyrene realized she had been tricked.

That despicable Little Golden Honkai-Moe King actually dared to use his privileges in the Paradise to impersonate Chen Li's initial guide!

This is no ordinary bad HOMU; we must strike hard.

"This isn't right, is it?" Chen Li frowned.

"Yes, yes." Cyrene shook her head, then took Chen Li's arm.

"Stop messing around, I was hoping to have a normal college life. Don't you think there are a lot of people watching us now?" Chen Li turned around and looked around, saying with a hint of helplessness.

Miraculous Forger isn't something shameful, but it's just that he's so outstanding that it seriously affects his campus life experience.

"You think my appearance isn't quite suitable for being a guide, right?" Cyrene tilted her head and said, looking at Chen Li's slightly troubled expression.

"Yes." Chen Li nodded.

"Alright then." Cyrene's face showed an even more satisfied smile.

Upon seeing that smile, Chen Li knew something was wrong!

As Cyrene finished speaking, a pink light flashed, and the beautiful girl who was brimming with youthful energy vanished instantly, replaced by a pink mammal flying in mid-air.

"Mimi?" Cyrene tilted her head, looking at Chen Li with her clear eyes.

So, are you fitting in a bit better now?

"How am I fitting in?" Chen Li rubbed his temples, feeling a bit of a headache.

Just as Chen Li had predicted, as Cyrene transformed, the students who hadn't yet dispersed stared wide-eyed at the sight.

No, a guide can turn into a beautiful girl?

Oh my god, why didn't you say so sooner!

They originally thought Chen Li's guide was already incredibly powerful—a HOMU wearing a unique Golden Crown —but they never expected there to be another expert among them.

Almost at the same instant they saw this scene, someone squatted down, placed their hands on the shoulders of the HOMU next to them, and shook the other's body vigorously.

"Can't you turn into a beautiful girl? Then turn into one!"

The HOMU, shaken senseless, let out a series of indistinct protests.

Seeing the commotion caused by this scene, Chen Li could only quickly hold Mimi in his arms and start walking towards the inside of the campus.

"Don't rush off, there's still a procedure to follow." Mimi, held in Chen Li's arms, looked up.

"Procedure? What other procedure is there?" Chen Li paused, asking somewhat warily.

"First, you need to take a Path compatibility test to see which Path you are more compatible with. Then, based on the test results, we will assign you the most suitable academy, courses, and tutors." Mimi blinked her clear eyes and said in a serious tone.

"Really? Is there something fishy going on here?" Chen Li looked at Mimi in his arms with suspicion.

"Although they did admit to getting the partner guide job through some underhanded means, they're very competent, you know. It was all done through proper procedures." Mimi muttered a few times, a hint of dissatisfaction in her voice.

As for whether the process was formal or not? Of course it was.

But whether someone is manipulating things behind the scenes is hard to say.

At least Cyrene herself, with her own abilities, successfully snatched the position of Chen Li's guide from many competitors.

After all, besides Cyrene, who else could transform into someone similar to HOMU, acting as a guide, anytime and anywhere, without any sense of shame?

Besides, the student council members appeared at Origami University's anniversary celebration, and given the popularity of New Penacony, their identities will definitely be exposed. Even the young girl Cyrene is not suitable to be next to Chen Li.

We'll have to wait at least a while.

Because everyone knows that Chen Li wants a peaceful campus life.

The Great Xilian is different. Although she and the Little Xilian look similar, it can be explained by coincidence. Moreover, she can change size at will, making her both the chosen one and the only one.

As for why Cyrene wanted to compete for this position? Well, of course, there's work to do, and nothing to do...

In short, this is a very popular position.

As a qualified guide, one should naturally help their partner handle everything so that the partner has time... cough, Cyrene means that the partner has time to spend with them.

Hearing Cyrene's confident explanation, Chen Li nodded and walked in the direction Cyrene had pointed.

Just then, several familiar voices came from behind Chen Li.

"Oh, I knew it! I knew I could find it by waiting at the school gate." Kiana, dressed in a school uniform, waved vigorously at Chen Li with one hand, and pulled Raiden Mei on her left and the Spring Spirit on her right with the other, walking excitedly towards Chen Li.

"Human!" Adult Luna Kindred ran over from another direction, followed by a helpless-looking Kallen.