Chapter 18: The Messianic Delusion

Inside the dormitory of St. Freya Academy.

Raiden Mei gazed at the ceiling, several days having passed since she was last involved in an alternate dimension.

Normally, this should have been a good thing for her, but she still wanted to see, to observe the different lives led by the other Raiden Mei's in various alternate worlds.

Unable to sleep, Mei tossed and turned in bed. The attack on Longsky had disrupted her plans to explore it with Kiana, her plans temporarily put on hold.

Being unable to explore didn't bother her much; what bothered her was that person who had entangled with her in other worlds.

This time, when Kiana came to Longsky, she specially sought that man from her memories. But she found nothing, and for a moment, she even feared that he might have died in the Honkai.

A strange emotion surged within her. She probably wouldn't enter that space again, right?

Suddenly, a glimmer of light appeared, and the familiar pulling sensation struck Mei. A faint smile appeared on her face.

He's here! What I've been waiting for is happening!

[Simulation started]

[Talent selection phase: Each simulation will randomly present 1-6 talents of varying qualities. The host can choose 1-3 of them.]

[Innate Passionate Surging (3 stars): Your words easily move others.]

[1 Troller (1 star): Heaven did not grant me the title of Keyboard Warrior, but my words can flow like the Long Night. If there are no real immortals in this world, I am willing to battle nine heavens with my keyboard.]

[2 Laziness (1 star): Slept the entire day, so tired!]

[3 Self-Adoration (2 stars): Handsome, it's not your fault, but being too narcissistic is your problem!]

[4 Penetrating the Stars (4 stars): Your strength is extremely powerful. You are a born warrior, a man who shoulders the lives of others!]

[5 Chuunibyou (1 star): Grand Illusion Dream Senro... something... what was the rest?]

This combination is quite amusing.

Lu Yu glanced at the talents he could choose this time and suddenly had a strange idea.

"This time, I don't want the innate talent. I choose 3, 4, and 5."

A supremely narcissistic chuunibyou with overwhelming power? This is fantastic!

Honestly, it's a shame he can only choose three talents; otherwise, he'd love to pick 1 and 2 as well.

A lazy and foul-mouthed chuunibyou who is overly self-admiring, yet possesses formidable combat strength. Just thinking about this scene is hilarious, hahaha.

[Due to the host's failure to achieve any conclusion in the last simulation, this simulation's script is forcibly locked to yesterday's scenario. Please carefully choose key options according to your talents and face death reasonably.]

[Simulation officially begins.]

[Age 1: You were born into a somewhat special family. Your father is a researcher with a destined mission, and your mother is a Valkyrie with a destined mission.]

[Age 3: You had a strong and healthy body from a young age, rarely falling ill.]

[Age 5: Your parents discovered your fondness for swords and guns, particularly your interest in your mother's weapons. After some testing, your mother noticed your unique understanding and fondness for weapons. She decided to teach you related knowledge.]

[Age 7: One day, you had a battle with your mother, both wielding weapons. You successfully knocked down the weapon in your mother's hand, and she praised you for it. That night, as you looked at your handsome reflection in the mirror, you believed that you were the future savior!]

[Age 8: You noticed a purple-haired girl in your class who was ostracized by other students because of her background. She used to be popular, but after her father's imprisonment, the favor turned into rejection. How do you handle this situation?]

[Protect the purple-haired girl: My princess, please stand behind me. I won't let you be hurt again!]

[Intimidate other classmates: Want to experience the temperature of the stars?]

"Hmm? This time there's no option to stop the other classmates? Oh, I guess it's because the trash-talking talent won't persuade them. In that case, I'll choose option 1."

[You demonstrated what it means to deliver a serious punch in front of everyone. Your classmates were frightened, and you, who already stood out, became even more intimidating. You and the purple-haired girl were isolated, but she was deeply moved, and you became good friends.]

Well, a self-admiring chuunibyou is definitely not getting popular with classmates. Lu Yu estimated that option 2 wouldn't make much

difference either. His talent was destined to isolate him.

[Age 9: With your protection, your classmates no longer bully the purple-haired girl, but you and she are still completely isolated. Your personality isn't likable, and even the teachers don't like you. Your parents don't mind, though, as they know you are destined for an extraordinary life. On the other hand, the purple-haired girl feels responsible for your isolation and believes it's her fault.]

"Little angel is indeed a little angel, but this time it really has nothing to do with you, little angel. With this combination, I'd probably end up isolated regardless of your presence."

A self-admiring, crazy chuunibyou; thinking about it, it's clear that he won't gain any popularity.

[Age 10: You fulfilled your promise to protect the purple-haired girl like a princess. You immersed yourself in the role of a warrior protecting a princess. However, you didn't notice the special affection the girl developed for you.]

[Age 12: You and the girl graduated together, but unfortunately, your academic performance was terrible. You both went to different middle schools.]

[Age 13: Your grades were terrible, but your strength improved gradually. Now, you can match your fully powered-up mother in one-on-one combat and even defeat her occasionally with clever tactics. Your mother is pleased with your progress and decides to let you join the organization when you reach the appropriate age to fight for humanity. But you feel it's not enough. As the world's future savior, you believe you should be a true genius, proficient in both literature and martial arts.]

[Age 16: Your exam results were abysmal, and on the day of the college entrance exam, you met the purple-haired girl again. After three years of separation, the girl was overjoyed to see you. On the day the college entrance exam ended, she invited you to admire the flowers together. But feeling disappointed about your poor performance, you declined the invitation and returned home in a low mood.]

"What nonsense, just because I'm feeling down? Random occurrence, random occurrence. Clearly, the little angel is trying to confess to me! Let's get this random occurrence going!"