Boom! The chamber unfolded and transformed, expanding countless times over as a vast, flat open space appeared.
Please note: preparations are underway to release a simulated Honkai Beast projection.
At the same time, Ren Yu opened his half-closed eyes.
Honkai Emperor!
The pinnacle of lower-tier Honkai Beasts, and also the strongest Honkai Beast that Schicksal's training chamber could simulate. Anything stronger required consciousness immersion equipment.
This situation was actually the best possible outcome for Ren Yu, because he did not know whether he could use his powers in consciousness mode.
It would be awkward if he could not, considering he was using power that did not belong to this world.
I wonder when I'll be able to equip a second emblem.
Ren Yu glanced at his left hand. At some point, a dark blue ring had appeared on his ring finger.
At the same time, a realization welled up within him.
It was as if something were asking him which emblem he wanted to use.
With a thought from Ren Yu, an enormous sphere that only he could see appeared before him.
Countless emblems slowly revolved around the sphere, some shining brightly while others remained dim.
The most dazzling among them were—
—Flower, Bird, Wind, Moon; Heroic Spirit Killer; Faceless One; Flowing Cloud Coiled Dragon Pendant; Hound of the Baskervilles; Berserker Heart...
That was right. When Ren Yu had transmigrated, he had brought his Bouncing Warehouse with him as well.
His greatest reliance was, in fact, Bouncing Warehouse's equipment and emblems.
I'll choose the dog emblem.
Suddenly, the huge sphere before him stopped spinning. Countless emblems faded away, leaving only one glittering brightly.
Hound of the Baskervilles Current Energy Remaining: 12% N Increases all damage by 150% based on permanent movement speed bonuses, and reduces life steal and health regeneration effects by 15%. (World Correction: Changed to enhance one's physical attributes, speed, and strength!) Murder Rush Increases permanent movement speed by 50%. In Detective Girl/Pirate Girl stages, increases pickup radius by 20. (World Correction: Changed to enhance the five senses and mental agility!)
Chapter 4: Not Bad, Barely Enough
After selecting the emblem, an immense power instantly spread through every part of Ren Yu's body.
It felt warm, as if he had endless strength coursing through him.
Clenching his fist, Ren Yu carefully sensed the changes within his body. After being enhanced by the emblem, he was confident he could casually take down this "Honkai Emperor."
Please select your weapon and armor.
The mechanical voice sounded again, urging Ren Yu to choose a weapon that suited him.
"I need a longsword, something sturdy. I don't need armor."
Ren Yu spoke loudly.
Valkyrie armor required Stigmata to operate. As a man, he naturally had not been implanted with Stigmata, and he had no interest in using such things.
The same applied to firearms.
Without Stigmata, these devices packed with all kinds of cutting-edge technology were no better in combat than ordinary firearms.
It was not impossible to use them, but he would have to power them with the energy inside his emblems.
Ren Yu could not bear to waste it that way, so he simply chose a melee weapon with the lowest consumption.
Sturdy longsword... understood...
The floor split apart, and an offering table slowly rose within the chamber. A sheathed longsword rested quietly upon it.
The first thing Ren Yu noticed was the red scabbard patterned with birds and beasts. Then came the jet-black hilt coated in an anti-slip layer, and finally the knotted sword tassel with its small jade ornament.
Please use the Specialized Standard Longsword, Type IV.
Notice: the Honkai Beast projection will be released in one minute. Please prepare yourself.
Reaching out, Ren Yu picked up the longsword and weighed it in his hand. Perhaps because the emblem had changed his strength, he could barely feel its weight.
Clang.
He drew the longsword and discovered that even the blade was dark red, with only its sharp edge occasionally flashing a streak of bright crimson.
Not bad, barely enough.
Ren Yu casually swung it a few times and gave it an impartial assessment.
Then, he stopped suppressing the energy within the emblem and slowly infused it into the longsword.
Hummm.
A soft hum immediately rang out.
In an instant, the red on the blade deepened, and the entire sword gave off an aura of razor-sharp menace.
Nothing could withstand it, nothing could escape its edge!
That was the first impression the standard longsword gave after being infused with Emblem Energy.
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