Kongming vs. Luna Kindred, a big win

As noon rolled around, the Valkyries started saying their goodbyes, each heading off in different directions.

Little Seele, sweet as ever, used her Herrscher powers to give Kongming a boost of healing energy.

Kongming's eyebrows finally relaxed in her sleep, and she even let out a couple of soft murmurs.

Without that usual icy edge, she looked more like a napping kitten than anything else.

Luo Mo stood close by, checking his dubbing studio schedule and planning his next moves.

He also tried his best to soothe the anxious Luna, who seemed extra agitated and couldn't quite put her finger on why.

Was it Kongming? Luo Mo tried to think if there was a problem between them and didn't get anything.

There wasn't any bad blood between them, so why would Luna be so worked up?

"Yup, human, I'm super starving! Let's go grab some food, just leave this lady here for a bit," Luna chirped, gazing up at Luo Mo with overly sweet puppy dog eyes.

He'd surely agree, right?

And hey, maybe once they were gone, this Kongming would wake up, get confused, and just...poof! Vanish back to where she came from.

That would be perfect!

" Luna, she…Kongming. She has just come to this world, wait until she wakes up. "

Luo Mo said helplessly, " If you are hungry, I will ask the staff to bring you some work meals. "

It's not that he can't hold her and Kongming.

Luo Mo gently disengaged himself from Kongming. For one thing, sleeping outside in this heat was a terrible idea. Plus, she seemed totally exhausted and could use the rest.

It would be better if she woke up to a familiar face, right?

Also... imagine running into a student or staff member while carrying this woman who looked like a Another version Theresa. Unless he wore a giant sign that said "NOT WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE!", tomorrow's school gossip would be out of control. Definitely not worth the hassle.

" It's okay, it's okay, human, let's go have a meal first, we'll have time ~"

Luna hugged Luo Mo's arm and said coquettishly, she couldn't wait to stay away from this person.

"Easy there, Luna. Let's grab a bite first, there's plenty of time," he said, patting her arm in an attempt to appease her.

Honestly, sometimes she was more like a clingy cat than a human.

Luo Mo rummaged around in his system inventory. "Aha! Luna, check this out." He pulled out a can of bright green liquid – bitter melon juice.

A favorite reward for losing gacha rolls! (huhuk)

" This is..."

Luna eyed the can. Her super-sensitive vampire nose picked up the scent instantly, and she recoiled with a grimace.

No need to taste it, she knew that was a flavor of pure evil.

"Forget that, let's wait for this lady to wake up instead. I can totally deal with being hungry for a bit," Luna chirped, a picture of forced cheerfulness.

Anything would be better than facing down a can of bitter melon juice.

Meanwhile, no one noticed a subtle twitch of the sleeping beauty's ears as she discreetly assessed the room. Cracking an eye open, she saw a figure hunched over a computer, a girl beside him clinging to his arm and watching the screen intently. Well, well... someone's got it good.

Kongming's face momentarily flushed.

Imagine if that was her snuggled up to him... Stop it! Shameless mind! Now wasn't the time for those thoughts.

" Well - I slept quite comfortably, "

Kongming spread out her arms and stretched, enjoying the rare moment of leisure. " Well, guard, what time is it ~"

"Your Majesty, no guards around these parts," Luo Mo replied, a smile playing on his lips. This was a rare moment, seeing the great strategist a bit disoriented. If only he could snap a picture f̶o̶r̶ f̶u̶t̶u̶r̶e̶ b̶l̶a̶c̶k̶m̶a̶i̶l̶ p̶u̶r̶p̶o̶s̶e̶s̶. as a souvenir.

"Oh?" Kongming's eyes glittered with amusement. "And aren't you my bodyguard, Luo Mo? Or would you prefer Mr. Assassin? ~" Beneath that seemingly innocent question, a hint of teasing played in her voice.

For a woman who ruled an empire, she looked like a young girl in love with her every move.

Luo Mo found himself momentarily speechless. Okay, so maybe she wasn't entirely off base with that whole 'bodyguard' thing, considering the game's plot...

"Nope! Humans are my contract partners," Luna declared, standing up with a defiant frown. She had to get the upper hand here!

" Oh? That means he has two identities, " Kongming didn't take it seriously. Now that she was new here, she wanted to find out the details first.

"Speaking of which... there's a resemblance, wouldn't you say? Who exactly are you, my dear?"

" I am a vampire, Teri… call me Luna kindred, and This human is my contractor, and mine alone," Luna countered, squaring her shoulders. This was her territory, and she wouldn't back down.

There was only room for one of them in this human's life, and she wasn't going anywhere.

" Hmm -" Kongming was surprised, vampire? Do vampires still exist in this world? Well, she wasn't that curious.

She put down her feather fan and straightened her face.

It's not that the opponent is that difficult, after all, at first glance, she looks like a little girl?

If it was a tough opponent like Rita, she might have a headache. Now, hum ~ (kongming, the final boss always comes last)

" Okay, let's not mention this for now. Mr. Assassin, have you arranged my accommodation? "

At this time, Luo Mo looked at Luna who stood up and started to yell at others.

He was very surprised, The girl grew up very quickly!

" I never, in fact, never expected you to come today. "

Luo Mo responded truthfully, who would have thought that a Kongming would fall from the sky!

you should be a Stargazer, not the Star that fell from the sky!

" In that case, I will live in your house and take care of you. "

"Uh...huh?" Luo Mo blinked. Was that it? She wasn't even going to let him pretend to offer? And while staying at his place was absolutely the most convenient option... bold move, lady.

"Haha – or do you think I have anywhere else to go, Mr. Assassin?" Kongming gave him a pointed look, a hint of amusement playing around her lips.

Hey, sometimes a girl just needed to take charge, right?

That's all, I'll give you some face. Speaking of which, can't we call ourselves lonely here? Then let's change it.

"Problem is, I'm not sure there's a spare room over at Theresa's place..." Luo Mo trailed off. Was it presumptuous to start renovating without permission? Or maybe all three of them could move out? (Theresa, inwardly screaming: Why are you abandoning me?!)

But the one nearby is Flame-Chasers Golden Courtyard,

There, even if something happens to Himeko's class, Golden Courtyard can still survive.

"Then you and I will share a room. Sound fair?" Kongming's voice remained steady, her gaze unwavering, as if the suggestion was nothing shocking.

Of course, Luo Mo could see the faint blush creeping up her ears.

She knew he'd never outright agree, but this was a power play.

She needed to establish her determination – she wasn't about to let these other women get a head start! With her skillset, all she needed was an equal footing, and she'd quickly become his most valuable 'ally'.

As for those other vixens... well, they were obstacles, and Kongming was very good at removing obstacles.

Kongming hadn't expected that the biggest objection wouldn't come from Luo Mo, but from seemingly harmless little Luna.

"No way! Sister Theresa says that you can't be in a room with a boy for too long!" Luna blurted out, her face bright red.

Okay, her human was being seriously targeted here! She needed to intervene.

"Well, rules are rules, but exceptions can be made. Depending on the... ah, relationship, longer stays might be permitted," Kongming countered.

Kongming couldn't help but stifle a laugh, This was turning out to be rather amusing.

"Men and women together in a room? Is that allowed?" Kongming tilted her head, feigning wide-eyed interest.

This was too good to pass up! Time to tease this little one.

" No, no, no, no, " Luna shook her head, thinking about countermeasures.

What kind of relationship allowed men and women to cohabitate? A contract was obviously the most binding agreement of all!

Oh, by the way, Sister Theresa said that there is a utility room next to their two rooms.

——It was originally a guest bedroom for Cecilia if she come over, but now Cecilia home herself was very close and now the room is not used, so Theresa only reserved that room for Himeko when she here for stays overnight.

"We have another room next to mine! You can tidy it up and stay there," Luna declared, the determination practically radiating from her adorable form.

Luna's unspoken declaration was clear – if she couldn't share a room with her human, no one could!

"Oh?" Kongming raised an eyebrow, a playful smile on her lips. "Well then, thank you, Sister Luna ~" She could appreciate a worthy opponent, even one as adorable as this.

Luo Mo blinked and finished watching the process, He found the silent smoke between girls very interesting.

As for intervening? As long as the other party negotiates the outcome, he doesn't want to experience the feeling of being flanked by both sides.

Wait a minute... was this the start of his accidental otherworldly harem?

Luo Mo pondered his life choices. Here he was, merrily blazing a trail of chaos through this world. Gone were the days of simple gacha pain, replaced with... this. Well, at least the world hadn't ended yet, so there was that.

Now that Kongming has woken up, he has received another text message from Theresa, saying, "There is a big dinner coming, come quickly!"

So, the three of them decided to go home together to see the so-called feast.

——It just so happens that I can go Kongming to see her future residence.

...

The sun was out for blood today, baking the pavement like an overzealous chef.

 Luo Mo swore he could smell his own skin cooking – and not in the good way. Every step was like wading through molasses...hot molasses.

To make matters worse, he kept seeing bullet holes from his last wild adventure – just the reminder he needed while melting into the sidewalk.

Seriously, what kind of sadist schedules a shootout in this weather? Even his Stigmata couldn't fight off the overwhelming urge to teleport himself straight into an ice cream shop.

"Is it always this hot?" Kongming asked, a touch of surprise in her voice.

She want Back indoors, she hadn't felt the sweltering heat, especially since she'd been bundled up in that thicker, fluffy coat, It was only now that the full force of the sun hit her,

Where she'd come from, they were in the middle of a snowy holiday season!

" Well, these days, it happens to be the hottest time. "

Luo Mo blocked the sun with his hand and squinted at the sky. It was obviously the seaside, but he couldn't figure out why the weather was so weird today.

"Here, let me help with that coat." He held out a hand, trying not to smile at the way Kongming was scrunching up her nose against the heat. It was honestly kind of cute.

"Hmm…" Kongming hummed in agreement, reluctantly handing over the coat.

Passersby, especially students heading home for lunch, couldn't help but do a double-take at the sight of Kongming, She looked like she'd stepped out of a time machine, or maybe a history textbook but with familiar face.

Thankfully, their surprise seemed limited to wide-eyed stares – so far, no one had whipped out their phone for a sneaky picture.

Just then, they bumped into Fu Hua, of all people, who heading back from sick Cheng Lixue on the way.

Of course, she'd spotted Kongming ages ago – impossible not to.

She pushed up her glasses.

Luo Mo braced himself; here came the inevitable polite greeting and the even more inevitable awkward questions.

As for 'Cun Jin, open the sky!'(Fists Of Taixuan) in her mind… What? how could she attack her companions for no reason?

Okay okay she want punch someone, but right now? Alas, a crowded street wasn't the most appropriate setting, and attacking allies was generally frowned upon, so she'd have to settle for a simple hello for now.

Before Fu Hua could properly greet her, 'Principal Theresa' in her odd – yet somewhat familiar – attire piped up. Not exactly odd, now that Fu Hua thought about it. She had seen similar styles in historical records of ancient China.

It was just unexpected to see it here on campus.

Well, next to Luna and that Luo Mo... perhaps the principal(kongming) was indulging in a peculiar whim? After all, Fu Hua has definitely caught her wearing those Homu pajamas while wandering around her Villa looking lost in thought.

" hero..."

Before the word "王" came out of her mouth, she swallowed it back.

Quickly, she reminded herself that this was a different world, and while the faces were familiar, these weren't the same people she'd battled wits within her own time.

Perhaps they were...what was the term? different world counterparts? Good enough.

So, the stargazer calmed down and planned to observe the other person's world.

Talk less and see more, this is something she has already understood.

After all, Mr. Assassin assured her that this world wasn't actively trying to kill her, so that was a relief.

"Uh..." Fu Hua's eyes narrowed. Who on earth was still calling her the King of Heroes? Come on, she didn't sit around plotting all day...

And she would never trick someone into a backstab – well, not unless they really, truly deserved it.

"Let me introduce you – this is Kongming, from the...uh, Huang Empire?"

Luo Mo hesitated, but still gave the answer firmly, "Think of her as Theresa's very... traditional older sister."

" Huang... is this the Huang I know? "

Fu Hua pursed her lips and narrowed her eyes. She thought her luck was about to improve, thinking that her luck would not affect players in the same camp.

But I didn't expect that the result would still be like this,

It was clear that when the situation was decided and the Huang Empire was crushing everyone, they still lost in the end, which made her a little angry.

Speaking of which, the reason why she pays attention to this aspect is because even herself in the game is called the unlucky king. She is very dissatisfied and wants to prove herself.

Unfortunately, it proved a failure.

Life is always full of hardships, and she feels that luck is of no importance when examined carefully.

Luo Mo nodded sympathetically, He wasn't trying to rub salt in the wound, he was genuinely in trouble this time.

--- How the heck was he going to explain to Theresa that there was another one of her running around? (again)

"Well, Theresa, looks like we've accidentally doubled down on the magic! Maybe this was your two-for-one deal?"

Or

"hey Theresa, think of it this way – now you've got a guaranteed heir to Schicksal, right? if you want you can Swap with the same face but strategic genius and, um, height?"

Well, actually he also knew that it was just a joke.

Besides, Kallen probably still held out hope for a real flesh-and-blood(emm) granddaughter to take over Schicksal. At least this Theresa – assuming she was like the original timeline – was probably up to the task.

All she needed was a bit of a push…and maybe a comprehensive guidebook on dealing with laziness and procrastination.

Speaking of jobs, once this whole Honkai mess finally blew over, Luo Mo was totally retiring from the Game development business, maybe pass Mihoyo ownership on to Big duck as fate dictates.

He might still collect a few crystals for old time's sake, but he was done dealing with the archbishop and her minions.

All those angry Valkyries were a pain – his days of causing in-game drama were over.

Maybe he'd open a café, serve soothing teas, and enjoy the peaceful life for a change. (another captain fanfic)

Fu Hua studied Kongming for a long moment. Everything about her – her posture, her presence – just screamed ancient Chinese military strategist. Honestly, she was giving Fu Hua some major flashbacks to those history she'd binged.

"In that case, I'll come with you to the villa," Fu Hua said, keeping her expression carefully neutral.

Luo Mo agreed without hesitation.

It was always good to have Fu Hua around, especially when explaining things to the Golden Courtyard...or anyone, for that matter.

Again, the power of Fu's mother is reassuring!

Fu Hua inexplicably felt a wave of malice coming towards her, and it seemed that she was still around him? Fu Hua glanced at Luo Mo. Although there was no evidence, she had already identified him.

Ah, the good old days of being a detective! Back when things were simple – arrest first, find evidence later. Okay, okay, she was mostly kidding. Fu Hua did not miss those stressful, paperwork-filled nights.

Still, there WAS something satisfying about catching a culprit...

Fu Hua sighed. The only thing left for Fuxi and Nuwa to wake up is the help of a Herrscher of Consciousness, otherwise it will take several years.

A few years have passed by in a hurry, especially for immortals who have thousands of years of memory.

But when did She start to feel that even a few years were too long?

Perhaps since she met Luo Mo, she vacated the Elysian Realm within two months.

After a few months, the game he made has progressed to a level that is not available in reality, and it has begun to truly predict the future.

Even for an old-timer like Fu Hua, this situation was totally new...and weirdly exciting.