Chapter 5: Strange Sign-In Rewards

"[Ding~! Congratulations, Master, for completing the task. You have received: 320 imaginary points, and a set of space manipulation techniques!]"

After telling Ei some stories from the pre-civilization era, Liam used the excuse of taking things slowly to return to his room. After all, he hadn't yet completed his sign-in for the day!

"System, sign in!"

Liam washed his face and then spoke to the system in his mind.

"[Ding~ Sign-in successful! Congratulations, Master, you've obtained: Dew from the Eternal Garden, 160 imaginary points]

[Ding~! The items have been stored in the system inventory!]"

Liam: "????"

What's this?

Upon hearing the reward, Liam was confused. He had no memory of this item from the system sign-in. He quickly opened the detailed description of the new item.

"[Dew from the Eternal Garden: Origin: Honkai 2]

[Item Ability: When used, it clears and immunizes all negative effects, and restores vitality! Duration: 3 minutes! Cooldown: 24 hours!]"

Seeing the effect, Liam couldn't help but look at the golden bottle in front of him with shining eyes. With this, the safety of Teyvat was more assured!

He had played Honkai before, but there were so many items and their effects were so varied that it was normal for him to forget. This ability seemed to have changed a bit, but it was still very useful.

"System, can you explain the specific effects of this item?"

Since the item description didn't specify the detailed effects, Liam asked the system.

"[Ding~! Providing an explanation for Master!]

[Ding~! Based on the detection, the Dew from the Eternal Garden can immunize against any negative status effects below the level of a Herrscher of Finality. The vitality restoration can bring a dying individual who is not a Herrscher of Finality back to full health within the duration! As long as the current Master does not die, he can almost instantly recover to his original state!]

(Note: Here, Herrscher of Finality refers to the full power release of a Herrscher core!)"

"Hiss~! This is a great item!"

Liam played with the small golden bottle in his hand, liking it more and more. Although this item might become useless once he gets stronger, for now, it was practically a divine artifact!

From what he understood, Teyvat didn't seem to have anyone capable of matching the power of a Herrscher of Finality. He just wasn't sure if the system's Herrscher referred to those in Honkai Impact 3 or Honkai Gakuen 2.

Although he mainly played Honkai Impact 3, compared to the Herrschers in Honkai Impact 3, the Herrschers in Honkai Gakuen 2 were much more terrifying. The most obvious examples being Wendy and Wotan.

As some netizens put it: Honkai Impact 3's Honkai was a test of civilization, but in Honkai 2, it was about driving humanity to the brink of destruction.

"System, are you referring to the Herrschers in Honkai Impact 3 or Honkai 2?"

Liam always believed in asking questions when he didn't understand something.

"[Ding~! This item comes from Honkai 2, so naturally, the Herrschers mentioned are from Honkai 2!]"

"Got it!"

Liam understood now. Honkai 2, that's safe!

At this point, Liam seemed to notice something and asked the system,

"System, why did this sign-in give me both an item and imaginary points?"

"[Ding~! The daily sign-in rewards are completely random. It's normal to receive 1-2 items at a time, Master, don't be surprised!]"

"I see."

Liam accepted this explanation happily.

"By the way, system, are there any sign-in rewards that could lead to the destruction of Teyvat?"

Liam thought it was essential to clarify this. The last time he got the End Gem, he was lucky it didn't activate immediately upon fusion, but he didn't want to gamble again.

"[Ding~! Searching for Master!]

[Ding~! Search complete!]

[Rewards that could directly destroy Teyvat include: The Will of the Overmind! The End Cocoon! Their fusion would forcefully awaken Master and make him stronger. At that point, not only would all life in Teyvat be endangered, but the entire Teyvat would turn into a wasteland due to the energy released by Master!]"

"Hiss~! These Honkai items really excel at destruction!"

Liam was troubled by the system's words, scratching his head. Although the probability of signing in these items was low, it wasn't nonexistent!

"System, help me think of a solution!"

Liam didn't know what to do, so he decided to ask the system.

"[Ding~! Master has two ways to avoid the situation he doesn't want to see!]"

"Oh~! Two ways? System, tell me quickly!"

Liam was energized upon hearing that the system had solutions and hurriedly asked.

"[Ding~! If Master is lucky enough to receive a Fate's Revelation through sign-in or lottery, he can avoid worrying about the leakage of Honkai energy after establishing his Fate!]

Liam: "..."

Do I really need you to tell me that? If I ascend to a Star God, I wouldn't worry about Honkai energy at all!

"What's the other way, system?"

Liam asked helplessly.

"[Ding~! Master can save up ten thousand imaginary points. When Master needs to fully awaken, the system can take Master to the universe of Star Rail!]"

"Is that possible?"

Liam was surprised, but it made sense. Although Honkai was terrifying in Teyvat, it seemed less significant in a universe with Star Gods. However, saving up ten thousand imaginary points wasn't easy!

"System, what if I sign-in those items before saving up ten thousand imaginary points?"

Liam asked the key question. He didn't want to gamble with the fate of Teyvat.

"[...]

[Ding~! Detecting Master's needs, the system can block those rewards for free until Master saves up ten thousand imaginary points. But if Master uses imaginary points, the block will be automatically removed!]"

"System, you truly are the best! So considerate! I'll make sure to save up enough imaginary points to give you a physical form, so we can chat all night!"

Liam felt an urge to hug the system. It was so understanding. Now, he didn't have to worry so much!

However, with the system's dangers temporarily mitigated, he still felt too weak and needed to become stronger!

He then remembered the space manipulation techniques in the system backpack and took them out immediately.

Liam looked at the rhomboid crystal in his hand, puzzled.

"System, how do I use this?"

"[Ding~! Master just needs to place the recording crystal on his forehead!]"

The system quickly provided an answer.

"Oh!"

Following the system's instructions, Liam placed the rhomboid crystal on his forehead. In an instant, a vast amount of previously unknown technology flooded his mind, making his head feel dizzy from the sheer volume of knowledge.

Second Day,

"System, sign in!"

As soon as Liam woke up in the morning, he signed in to the system.

[Ding~! Sign-in successful, you have received 160 imaginary points!]

Liam touched his nose as he looked at the 160 imaginary points he had just received. It wasn't always that good.

After getting dressed and washing up, Liam disappeared from his room in a flash. In the next moment, he was already on the streets of Inazuma City.

"Boss, one bowl of beast bone ramen and a portion of bird egg yaki!"

Liam first arrived at Shimura's, ordering some breakfast. Shimura's was a well-known restaurant in Inazuma, though it seemed the owner had some issues with Uyoutei.

At this moment, the owner, Shimura Kanbei, recognized Liam as the prince of Inazuma personally appointed by the Shogun yesterday.

"Oh! It's Lord Liam! This is truly an honor for an old man like me! How can I take your money? This meal is on me!"

Shimura Kanbei looked at Liam with a flattering expression. This young man was the Shogun's disciple and now held authority over the Shogunate. Gaining his favor could easily surpass Uyuu Restaurant.

Liam shook his head at this.

"Do I look like someone who eats for free? Besides, if my master found out, wouldn't she punish me? Just charge me the usual price!"

Hearing Liam's words, Shimura Kanbei, who was already thrilled that Liam visited periodically, didn't argue further and went to prepare the food. This time, he was determined to put in extra effort.

Not long after, Shimura Kanbei brought out a steaming bowl of beast bone ramen and bird egg yaki. Liam quickly finished the meal, paid, and left the restaurant, acknowledging that Shimura's skills indeed justified the rivalry with Uyuu Restaurant.

After leaving Shimura's, Liam headed to Chishu's stall nearby.

"Hey~! Good morning, Chishu! Two servings of dango milk!"

Liam greeted Chishu with a smile. Unfortunately, despite having a name fit for a harem king, Chishu didn't have that kind of luck.

"Oh! It's Lord Liam! Please wait a moment, I'll prepare it right away!"

Recognizing Liam, Chishu hurriedly began making the dango milk.

"Take your time and make it well. This is for my master."

Chishu was slightly surprised upon hearing this. Liam's master was the Shogun, right? Did the Shogun really like dango milk? However, he didn't question it and carefully prepared the drinks. Soon, he handed over two bottles of dango milk to Liam.

Taking the dango milk, Liam didn't immediately return to Tenshukaku. Instead, he stopped by Uyuu Restaurant to buy some tri-colored dango, knowing that Ei seemed to like them.

"Oh my, isn't this our newly appointed prince of Inazuma? What brings you here so early in the morning?"

As soon as Liam entered Uyuu Restaurant, he heard a familiar voice. Following the voice, he saw it was indeed Yae Miko, the only one with such a seductive yet mischievous voice.

"It's really you, Lady Miko..."

That bewitching voice and sly demeanor could only belong to Yae Miko.

"Oh my~! I'm not worthy of such a title. You're now second only to the Shogun herself! How could I dare let you call me 'lady'?"

Yae Miko smiled charmingly, covering her mouth.

Liam: "..."

I almost believed you!

"Boss, two servings of tri-colored dango to go, please."

Liam sat next to Yae Miko and spoke to the boss, Okazaki Rakuto.

"Alright! Please wait a moment!"

After placing the order, Liam turned back to Yae Miko.

"If you don't like being called 'lady,' I'll just call you Miko. Don't tease me, call me Liam or Little Liam like my master does, I don't mind."

Liam said to Yae Miko, who, given her age, was indeed entitled to call him Little.

"Oh my~! We've only met twice, and you're already being so intimate? Little Liam, could it be you've taken a liking to me? After all, I am a blend of beauty and wisdom; it's normal for you to be smitten!"

Yae Miko continued to smile at Liam without changing her expression.

"Yeah, yeah, you're right! But why is it that you, the Grand Shrine Priestess of Narukami Shrine, have been in Inazuma City these past two days?"

Liam decided to go along with her teasing, switching to a lazy response, then asked her directly.

"I have businesses in Inazuma City as well. What's wrong with me being here? But you, buying sweets like tri-colored dango so early, and holding dango milk? Do you like sweets?"

Liam suddenly remembered that Yae Miko also ran a light novel store called Yae Publishing House in Inazuma City. As for her question, he decided to be straightforward, knowing she was also displeased with Ei's current state.

"I'm buying these for my master, Ei."

"Oh~? Ei? You found out so quickly?"

Yae Miko's eyes narrowed, scanning Liam.

"Come on, the difference between the Shogun and Ei is so obvious. If I couldn't tell, would you think I'm some kind of idiot?"

Liam looked at Yae Miko with a hint of exasperation.

Hearing this, Yae Miko's purple eyes twinkled. Indeed, the difference between the puppet and Ei was noticeable. It was just that no one dared to observe the highest ruler of Inazuma closely.

"But you're impressive, figuring out Ei's preferences so soon. I might have underestimated you. What, do you have feelings for Ei?"

Yae Miko teased Liam.

"As a disciple, isn't it normal to show respect to my master? If you want to be chased and slashed by my master, keep talking."

Liam glanced at Yae Miko, speaking lightly.

"Oh my~! I was just kidding! Don't take it so seriously!"

Yae Miko kept smiling, her expression unchanged.

"Yeah, yeah, you're joking! I hope my master believes your nonsense when she comes to trouble you."

Liam looked at Yae Miko with disdain. He knew dealing with her was tough, so he decided to rely on the Shogun. At this moment, Okazaki Rakuto handed over the packed tri-colored dango.

"Alright, I need to go back and show filial piety to my master. I won't chat with you any longer, Miko. Bye!"

With that, Liam disappeared in a flash, while Yae Miko watched his departure with a thoughtful look.