Bug Threw Up, Too? / Mobius Thinks Something Isn't Quite Right...

"Oh, you brought back another girl?"

In the living room, Eden, who had been watching the whole thing, looked at Ling Xi with a half-smile. Although she didn't care how many girls Ling Xi brought back, after all...

She herself had no possessiveness, and in the Previous Era, she felt it would be a pity to die like that, so she just gave up.

She wouldn't have done this if she didn't like Ling Xi.

"Eden, you might not believe it, but I'm not familiar with her."

Ling Xi looked at Eden with some helplessness. Although Mei was indeed someone she brought back, the two of them were really not familiar with each other.

My relationship with Mei was simply that when I went to St. Freya, I helped her familiarize herself with the power of the Herrscher of Thunder.

"Hmm... maybe."

Eden simply smiled and didn't say anything more, then raised his glass. "Ling Xi, how about having a drink with me?"

"Hmm... I'm afraid it won't work today."

Ling Xi hesitated for a moment, then smiled apologetically, "I still have to go find Seele later, and I'm afraid I'll disturb her."

"All right..."

Despite being rejected by Ling Xi, Eden was not discouraged at all. He simply smiled and said, "However... to be honest, I still miss the wine of our time. It's a pity that the raw materials for that kind of wine have been extinct."

"There's nothing we can do about it."

Ling Xi smiled helplessly, "After all, the growing environment of that kind of plant is so demanding. When we carried out the Project Fireseed, that kind of food obviously did not meet the requirements of the plan. Even if we forcibly took it away, it probably would not be able to be successfully cultivated, since the environmental and climate requirements are too high."

"Yes, that's right..."

Eden silently held the wine bottle and smiled, "However... the wine in Shenzhou is not bad, especially a certain kind of wine called Erguotou. Although it is very strong, it is also very fragrant and has a natural and leisurely atmosphere."

Ling Xi: "..." Erguotou, send the money, understand?

However, it's fine to have this kind of alcohol occasionally, but I'm afraid Eden's body might not be able to handle it if he drinks it regularly... Uh, wait, Eden is Fused Warrior, and Fused Warrior at that, with Honkai Energy Adaptability exceeding 2000 hw...

Ah, that's alright then!

Perhaps it was because Eden became Fused Warrior that she gradually developed a liking for strong liquor, since with her current physique, she simply couldn't get drunk on low-alcohol drinks.

By the way, I should invite Himeko and that little crayfish over to play sometime. I think they'll have a lot in common with Eden.

"Whoosh..."

Just as Ling Xi was pondering whether to introduce Eden to two drinking buddies, she discovered that Eden had already fallen asleep on the sofa, and even while asleep, she was still tightly clutching the wine bottle in her hands, as if afraid that someone would take it away.

Ling Xi "..."

Although this has happened many times, sleeping in the living room is still not a good idea.

So Ling Xi could only pick Eden up, take her back to her own room, and finally put her on the bed.

"Um?"

Just as Ling Xi was about to leave, Eden suddenly hugged her and said with a smile, "Ling Xi, since you won't drink with me, then... you should at least make up for it in something else."

Ling Xi: "..." So you were pretending to be asleep...

"Yes, my Lord Eden..."

However, since this big star has extended an invitation, how could I possibly refuse? After all...

In this family, Eden probably spends the least time with me, because she usually doesn't speak up or play games with others, so... almost every time, it's Ling Xi takes the initiative to find her!

Now that they've taken the initiative, I have to respond...

Chapter 709 Did the Kiana vomit too?

The next day, the S-rank Valkyrie assessment at Schicksal Headquarters officially began. In addition to Kiana and Bronya, there were eight other Valkyrie from all over the world who came to participate in this assessment.

Since Mobius improved Schicksal Artificial Stigmata he had devised, coupled with the Hypervariable Factor, the quantity and quality of human Valkyrie have been increasing rapidly.

Furthermore, because humans in this era are born with the Stigmata Gene inherited from Previous Era, they are more adapted to both Stigmata Gene and Hypervariable Factor than humans in Previous Era!

However, this time Mobius did not adopt the same nationwide transformation plan as before, because the end point of that plan was the Stigmata Project that Mebius had always wanted to implement, which would have made the price paid by humanity too heavy.

Therefore, Mobius continued to adopt an elite program, selecting and cultivating only those with exceptional talent.

Are you nervous?

This wasn't Ling Xi's first time here; she had come to watch when Lixue Qiluo and Zhen Kiana were taking their exams.

"No, not at all."

Kiana smiled confidently and said, "Isn't it just simulating battles using the Memory Battlefield? I've participated in many of those battles back in school."

"Yeah?"

Seeing how confident this girl was, Ling Xi couldn't help but laugh and say, "It seems like our family is going to have another S-class Valkyrie."

"No, there are two."

Bronya, who was standing to the side, also took Ling Xi's hand and said, "Does the captain think Bronya will fail the test?"

"Hehe, yes, yes, Bronya definitely won't fail."

Ling Xi chuckled and patted Bronya's head, then said seriously, "However, the S-rank Valkyrie assessment at headquarters is different from the usual simulated battles. It will only be more rigorous and difficult here, after all, this is something that girl Vill-V modified, and..."

"Because the number of S-class Valkyrie has increased significantly in recent years, the assessment is now more rigorous than it was two years ago."

Ling Xi was telling the truth. Since the Doctor and the others awakened, they had taken over Schicksal's armed forces, and naturally, all the Valkyrie were also taken over. Then, Mobius made some minor reforms to Schicksal's Valkyrie system. Although there weren't any major changes, but...

The strength corresponding to the Valkyrie level has been raised significantly, especially for S-rank Valkyrie. To be honest, if an S-rank Valkyrie like Sister Ta had participated in the current assessment, she probably wouldn't have passed!

Of course, Sister Ta is definitely strong enough to pass with her current abilities, although... it might take some effort.

"Bronya understands and will not let the captain down."

Bronya still looked confident. Two years ago, Ling Xi gave her the Heavy Onslaught Rabbit, a product from Previous Era. This greatly enhanced her calculation and combat abilities. So, although her absolute Honkai strength was not as high as Kiana's and Mei's, her overall strength might not necessarily be inferior.

Me too.

Kiana clenched her fist and laughed, "No matter what kind of enemy they are, I can kick them away with one kick. That'll be tough!"

Ling Xi "..."

Soon, the assessment began. Kiana and Bronya ranked fourth and fifth. The top three were Valkyrie from headquarters. Ling Xi glanced at them and recognized two of them. The other one was from Cheng Lixue's team.

Then, the first three all failed. Sure enough, the current S-rank Valkyrie level assessment is much stricter than before!

Rather than saying it's more severe than before, it's more like it's returned to the level before the Second Honkai War. There's no other way; after the Second Honkai War, Schicksal sacrificed too many Valkyrie, and with the retirement of S-rank Valkyries Cecilia and Theresa, they could only lower the difficulty to restore their combat power as quickly as possible.

Now that Mobius has awakened, greatly enhancing humanity's overall strength, the difficulty has been adjusted back to prevent the Valkyrie from becoming too powerful, and even...

Mobius plans to add an EX-rank later, because even among S-rank Valkyrie, the gap between some Valkyrie is still too large.

"Kiana, good luck!"

Soon, it was Kiana's turn to be tested, and Ling Xi offered her a word of encouragement.

"Yes, no worries, I won't let the captain down."

Kiana smiled, fully armed, and donned the Schicksal third-generation Valkyrie training suit, White Comet. However, after the formal assessment begins, Kiana will be upgraded to the fourth-generation Valkyrie armor, Moonlight, which can be considered one of the strongest Valkyrie armors currently available.

Kiana then entered the assessment battlefield, which can be used as a regular battleground or Memory Battlefield to experience almost 100% realistic virtual combat.

"Beep... beep... beep..."

As the alarm sounded, Kiana's opponent appeared—a Judgment-class Honkai Beast, and... it was Honkai Beast in Benarous form.

Ling Xi: "..." Okay, I'm a workhorse on the battlefield...

At that moment, at home with Sirin, Bella was having an "Achoo..."

The battle then began immediately. Due to the significant size difference between the two sides, Kiana decisively entered flight mode, preparing to weaken Benarous from a distance before looking for an opportunity to destroy Benarous' core. This was the best approach.

However, Benarous in the Memory Battlefield is stronger than the real-life Bebedragon. Its aggressiveness and intelligence are unlike those of a beast, so Kiana's consumption effect is very limited.

"Hoo... Heh, you've got some skill..."

Before long, Kiana felt immense pressure. Sure enough, this guy was stronger than any enemy she had ever faced, but...

"That's enough!"

Kiana flew into the air, crossed her arms, and simultaneously gathered her powerful Honkai Energy, shouting, "Light Wings..."

A dazzling light condensed around Kiana, and finally...

"Expand!"

Kiana fully stretched out her body, and the light she gathered was like beams of light swords, like ten thousand swords returning to their origin, showering down on Benarous!

"Rumble..."

Instantly, the entire arena shook, and smoke from the explosions filled the air. Ling Xi vaguely remembered that Kiana had once used this move to kill hundreds of Honkai Beasts.

"Awoo..."

However, after the smoke cleared, Benarous was still standing there, though it was covered in wounds, but it was clear that it had not been defeated!

"Tch, still trying to make a last-ditch effort?"

Seeing Benarous's state, Kiana wasn't too surprised. She drew her greatsword made of Soul Steel and murmured, "Although you are the prototype of Bella, but... I'm sorry, with this Greatsword: Flamescion, I will cut down... Ugh..."

Just as Kiana was about to unleash her ultimate to instantly kill the enemy, she suddenly felt a wave of nausea in her chest...

"Ugh..."

Finally, Kiana's Honkai Energy dissipated, and she fell to the ground, retching...

Chapter 710 Mobius felt things weren't so simple...

"Hmm, I didn't expect that this girl would become so amazing after so long."

Cecilia and Alexandra were also sitting on the chairs next to Ling Xi. After all, their daughters were both participating in the S-class Valkyrie assessment today, so how could they not come?

"Indeed, after all, she is Valkyrie personally trained by you."

Alexandra smiled, and at the same time, she thought of Bronya. Bronya had been with Kiana since childhood and was almost entirely raised by Cecilia.

"That makes sense. That leaves only Bronya ..."

Cecilia stroked her chin and smiled, "I've seen that girl's strength too. I think she should be able to pass the test easily, just like my daughter."

"Yes, I trust your judgment."

Alexandra nodded slightly. Although she didn't know much about this kind of thing, she could still understand how a fight was fought.

Ling Xi: "..." Why does it feel like a parent waiting for their daughter to finish her college entrance exam?

But never mind, since Benarous' health is already less than a third of what it used to be. If Kiana uses this move, the game will be over.

So, Ling Xi quietly watched Kiana in the center of the battlefield, wielding her Greatsword: Flamescion Greatsword, preparing to unleash her ultimate move...

"Ugh..."

Then, Kiana clutched her stomach and lips as she fell to the ground, retching...

"Awoo!"

Benarous then seized the opportunity to launch an attack.

"Emergency stop..."

Ling Xi decisively used her authority to immediately stop the assessment. Although the Memory Battlefield wouldn't actually harm Kiana, it could still cause some psychological damage. Therefore, Ling Xi stopped the assessment without hesitation, after all...

There's always a next time if you fail an assessment, but you only have one Kiana.

"Kiana, are you alright?"

After the assessment was interrupted, Ling Xi rushed to Kiana's side immediately.

"Um... I'm sorry, Captain, I..."

Kiana seemed very conflicted. She was so close to success, but suddenly, for some reason...

"Let's not talk about that. I'm just glad you're alright."

Ling Xi shook her head and continued to ask with concern, "What's wrong with you? Are you feeling unwell? Or did you eat something bad?"

Because she had just seen the girl vomiting, Ling Xi's first thought was that the girl had an upset stomach, since the girl was known for her gluttony.

"Hmm... I don't know either, but..."

Kiana shook her head, somewhat puzzled, and said, "I don't feel uncomfortable anywhere."