Honkai, I became Duck Daughter at the Start?

Watching her cold, aloof expression, Raven couldn't help but wonder more than once if the problem was on her end.

It seemed like what she said was indeed not wrong...

How could someone with amnesia remember their own name?

Raven fell into self-doubt.

"Alright, my name is [Raven], and you can call me that from now on. Generally, I'm responsible for fieldwork and action-oriented missions."

Raven crossed her arms with one hand, her left hand waving slightly.

"The one in the lab is called [Jackal]. She's a research-oriented cadre. She has some mental issues, but usually, we have quite a bit of interaction."

Raven pouted. She felt that Jackal and Cocolia were fundamentally no different, just that their madness manifested in different ways.

In short, in Raven's eyes, Jackal wasn't necessarily much better than Cocolia.

It was just that Jackal was currently very useful to World Serpent.

From Raven's perspective, Yomi would likely have the same fate as her in the future, mostly being assigned to fieldwork.

"She's also responsible for some of the weapon logistics and medical support. Of course, if she wants you to test something for her, you'd best not agree. We're in the same position, and she can't do anything to you."

Raven complained.

Under normal circumstances, World Serpent cadres each had their own duties, and cooperation between them was rare.

After all, they were all talented individuals, and basically, none of them thought highly of each other.

"Let's go. Since Grey Serpent said so, I'll take you in to meet her."

Raven waved her hand, and after her identity was recognized, the laboratory door opened.

"Jackal, we have a new arrival. Come meet her."

After entering the laboratory, Raven's gaze became noticeably guarded.

Even though they were all colleagues, who knew what the hell Jackal was researching.

Raven had handled quite a few experimental accidents for Jackal and knew her character very well.

"Oh? A new arrival?"

A woman with dark brown hair, golden eyes, and grayish-dark skin walked over, giving the purple-black haired girl behind Raven a slightly scrutinizing look.

"Her appearance is quite good."

The moment she saw the girl, Jackal exclaimed.

"Is it necessary to bring so many weapons into a laboratory?"

Jackal noticed the two swords at her waist and spoke.

"What's your name?"

"Yomi. Apologies, I have my reasons for needing to carry them."

Facing Jackal's somewhat pointed remark, Yomi gently shook her head.

"Come on, Jackal. What's the big deal with Yomi bringing weapons in? If she really wanted to cut you, it wouldn't matter what she used."

Hearing Raven's high praise for Yomi, Jackal became somewhat interested.

"It seems our new colleague is quite admired by you..."

As a fellow World Serpent cadre, Jackal knew Raven's combat capabilities and knew who could earn her high praise.

"Heh... Do you need her to show you? For example, using those inferior experimental subjects of yours..."

Hearing Raven start to expose her, Jackal narrowed her eyes.

"Those aren't experimental subjects; they are pioneers of our plan. Their deaths have meaning. Each of them has helped us take a step closer to defeating Honkai..."

Listening to Jackal's mad ramblings, Raven could only tilt her head and pout helplessly.

World Serpent's objective was the Stigmata Project, and before its execution, many experiments were needed.

Although Raven looked down on these experiments, she also knew she couldn't stop them, so she could only protect herself.

Anyway, she was just an employee. Once she had enough money, she would find an opportunity to retire.

Compared to Cocolia, Jackal was actually only different in her objectives.

"You just don't understand..."

As Jackal and Raven started arguing, Yomi shifted her gaze to the medical pod in the center of the laboratory.

As if noticing Yomi's gaze, Cocolia in the medical pod also looked at her.

However, this time, they merely exchanged a glance before looking away.

The threads of fate had already severed the connection between them.

"Hmph, I hope the newcomer is more sensible than you."

There was no point in arguments between administrative staff and military officers. Theoretically, Raven couldn't win an argument against Jackal, and physically, Jackal couldn't convince Raven. They could only compromise.

This was also how the cadres of World Serpent, apart from Grey Serpent, interacted.

Yomi shook her head slightly after observing her surroundings.

So far, apart from Cocolia, whom she found somewhat familiar, the entire World Serpent organization was a complete stranger to her.

It was clear that the World Serpent had little to do with her memories.

"Your eyes are very beautiful..."

Jackal commented, looking at Yomi's eyes.

Yomi exuded an extraordinary aura from within and without. If possible, Jackal really wanted to study her.

Humans of this generation, if they awakened Stigmata, would always have parts of their bodies that surpassed ordinary people. Jackal had seen many such cases, but she had never encountered eyes with such a remarkable quality.

She refused to believe that these bright, purple-pink eyes, which seemed to possess a halo, were natural.

"Thank you."

Facing Jackal's curious words, Yomi didn't overthink it, simply assuming she was being complimented.

Raven, however, pouted.

She had already warned Jackal that if she intended to make a move on Yomi, she wouldn't be the one getting beaten up anyway.

At the same time, a grayish-black cat with a wagging tail gracefully strutted out from the experimental platform.

"A cat?"

Raven felt something was off when she saw the cat, and upon noticing Jackal's slight smile, she realized what was happening.

"Meow (a threatening whisper)."

The grayish-black kitten, walking with feline grace, raised its red eyes and looked menacingly at the purple-black haired girl.

"A cat?"

Yomi merely glanced at it. Then, it charged at her with incredible speed. Yomi instinctively brought the hilt of her sword horizontally in front of her.

"Duang!"

Just before it could transform, Stan collided with the black and red scabbard. A soul-piercing fear instantly sobered up Stan's kitten-like mind.

As an ultimate lifeform, Stan's senses were tens of thousands of times more acute than a normal cat's, making it highly sensitive to danger signals.

Therefore, it chose the most sensible strategy.

"Meow meow!"

Raven glanced at the kitten rolling onto its back in front of Yomi, then at a visibly embarrassed Jackal.

"Is this your new pet?"

"No... no... it's just a stray cat that wandered in..."

Looking at the humiliated Stan, Jackal felt all her experiments had been in vain.

After spending so much on reagents and Honkai energy, all she had created was this creature that could only act cute?!

"Foolish human!"

Facing Jackal's scrutinizing gaze, Stan merely threw a disdainful look.

Only creatures that adapt to their environment can survive. Sharp intuition and continuous effort were the reasons Stan had come this far.

Of all the cats, only Stan had mutated into a Honkai Beast after the experiment and could transform between forms.

"A stray cat? Can I keep it?"

Yomi looked at the little creature rolling on its back and acting cute, then picked it up, looking at Jackal with some confusion.

At that moment, Jackal and Stan were staring at each other. Even from several meters away, Jackal could feel Stan's disdain for her and its docile behavior in Yomi's arms.

"You... you can."

Although Stan was one of the few mature experimental subjects, Jackal felt it was no different from a failure.

"Everyone's here?"

Grey Serpent's mechanical voice chimed in.

"Night Owl has another mission. Schicksal has located the Second Divine Key in London, and we need to stop them as planned."

As soon as he finished speaking, Grey Serpent's gaze focused on Yomi, who was holding Stan.

"Yomi, after this mission is over, I'd like you to visit the Trial Zone."

When addressing the purple-black haired girl, Grey Serpent's voice noticeably softened, and his attitude became somewhat respectful.

Raven also noticed this detail, but Jackal was focused on stopping Schicksal and didn't pay attention to it.

After discussing the plan, Grey Serpent passed by Raven and whispered a reminder.

"It's time to pick a side..."

Hearing Grey Serpent's whisper, Raven's eyes flickered. This was the first time she had seen Grey Serpent act this way.

Pick a side? Pick what side?

Ever since Grey Serpent met Yomi, he seemed to have become very strange. Although the current mission to stop Schicksal from acquiring the Second Divine Key was crucial, Grey Serpent had glossed over it as if he had something else on his mind.

Raven realized at that moment that she had previously suspected Yomi might be from Schicksal or Anti-Entropy. But now, it seemed she was...

...someone from their World Serpent organization?

Raven had originally planned to find a fighter to bring in, but now it looked like she would have to be the fighter herself...

Not long after the meeting ended, Raven found Grey Serpent alone. She looked at his retreating back, feeling as though he had become quite spirited.

"What's going on?"

Raven and Grey Serpent had a good relationship; after all, he was the one who brought her in, making her part of his circle.

"Yomi... she's not one of us..."

Grey Serpent spoke slowly.

"Then what kind of person is she?"

Raven shrugged, a little confused.

"She's one of the same kind as the Honored Ones."

Grey Serpent's words made Raven freeze.

She had only intended to find Grey Serpent to see if he could leak some information to her.

"Have you still not figured out what kind of weapon she's holding?"

Grey Serpent's eyesight was very sharp. He had detected it as soon as Yomi entered the World Serpent base.

"Hmm... is it very special?"

Raven hadn't expected that simply bringing someone into World Serpent would elicit such a strong reaction from Grey Serpent.