Chapter 31: Foolish Delusions

"I want the Low-Level Precise Supply Card."

[Congratulations, the host has randomly drawn a 2-star skill - Power D]

[Power D (2 stars) - Skill: With this punch, you might die!]

"A 2-star skill costs 35 points, so I'm at a slight loss. I should have just taken the points honestly."

Nevertheless, it's still not bad to get a 2-star skill. The power type ability like "Power D" is obviously very practical. Coupled with the already 3-star Eight Extremities Fist and 2-star Twenty Unmatched Fists, Lu Yu thinks he can definitely smash those stupid Herrscher beasts to pieces next time he encounters them.

This simulation turned out to be the most rewarding one for Lu Yu in recent times. The 2-star Fragment Eight Extremities Fist directly upgraded to 3 stars, equivalent to turning 70 points into 500 points. That means he earned a net profit of 430 points. Considering his usual participation in simulations, Lu Yu estimates it would take him more than ten simulations to accumulate enough points.

The five-star talent is truly remarkable, completely changing the foundation of the world. Although the method of using it is a bit mysterious, the effect is truly excellent.

In terms of gains, this ability is much more useful than that Ghost Life Simulation!

Regarding the high-level power, Lu Yu assumes it comes from the Conquest Gem. The reason for the ability upgrade is most likely due to the lingering power of the Conquest Gem.

A 3-star Eight Extremities Fist, what a concept!

Lu Yu believes he should be able to compete in arm wrestling with Mei and Kiana in their current states. However, Kiana has the natural power of the Kaslana family, so it's doubtful if he can win against her.

As for Mei, Lu Yu is now more confident. The condition is that the Conquest Gem inside her doesn't give her cheats.

Damn, thinking about it, the protagonists in the Honkai Impact series are all overpowered. Let's not talk about Kiana. Mei has the Conquest Gem inside her, Himeko becomes a Herrscher in the Quantum Sea, and Bronya grows up to become the Ruler of Logic. As for Durandal, let's not talk about her for now, but she's also powered up massively. It's just ridiculous!

Looking at himself, he has transmigrated and the system didn't give him any external power-ups. Even just fighting a Herrscher Beast was such a struggle. This is a disgrace to all transmigrators!

"System, is there any chance I can mooch off you and get some powerful stuff directly?"

[...]

[The system has never seen such shamelessness from the host. To commend the host's shameless spirit, the system decides to reward the host with a permanent talent.]

What?! Really?

Upon hearing the system's response, Lu Yu was astonished. He just casually said it, never expecting the system to agree for real.

"Is there really such a good thing? Come on, come on!"

[The host has obtained an inherent talent.]

[Daydreaming (1 star): I see you, a frog wanting to eat swan meat - Foolish Delusions!]

"..."

"Well, can I exchange it for something else?"

[Lack of manners (1 star): Go eat shit! - Dragon Gate Profanity]

"No, thanks. I'm going to sleep!"

Lu Yu closed his eyes and slowly drifted into dreamland.

Several minutes later, a white figure leaped down from a tree outside Lu Yu's window. Unfortunately, Lu Yu had already fallen asleep, and he was unaware of this scene.

The girl had a strange expression on her face, carrying a hint of disappointment as if something unpleasant had happened.

The girl took out her phone from her pocket and, after moving a little away from the dormitory building where Lu Yu was, dialed a number.

After a few beeps, the call was answered.

"Hello, hello, Meiyu, can you hear me?"

On the other end of the phone, Raiden Mei, who had just finished watching a movie, softly responded to Kiana's question.

"Kiana, what's the situation?"

"Um, Meiyu, did you guess wrong? I've been crouching on a tree outside his window for an hour, and he's been sleeping soundly without any strange movements."

Upon hearing Kiana's words, Raiden Mei was surprised.

"How is that possible? But I just went through a similar experience!"

Kiana slowly walked towards her dormitory building. She, too, felt a bit disappointed. "Meiyu, could it be that we both made a mistake and found the wrong person?"

Raiden Mei's voice was very firm, "No, that's not possible."

Lu Yu's appearance is exactly the same as the man she has seen in the different spaces every time. Raiden Mei firmly believes that she would not mistake him for someone else.

"But, I followed your instructions and observed him for so long. He's been sleeping soundly all the time. According to what you said, if he has a problem, he should have shown some strange movements, right?"

If Lu Yu could witness this scene, he would definitely give a thumbs-up to the little angel, Raiden Mei.

She truly deserved to be a top student. Merely based on her intuition, she could roughly guess the truth behind the event. The little angel was indeed invincible.

However...

Unfortunately, it was late at night, and Kiana was far away from where Raiden Mei was. She could only vaguely see Lu Yu lying on the bed. She couldn't hear Lu Yu's conversation with the system at all.

If Lu Yu found out that Kiana was spying on him, he would probably have to go give Otto Honkai a thumbs-up the next day. He'd have to thank them for providing such good soundproof windows and walls.

"Well, Kiana, I trust my instincts. Even if it's not Lu Yu causing this, he must be involved somehow. I need to think carefully. Kiana, you should go back to the dormitory and rest."

"Okay, sure."

After hanging up the phone, Raiden Mei fell into deep thought.

Could it really not be this Lu Yu? Could she and Kiana both have mistaken the person?

Raiden Mei thought of the life she just experienced, where Lu Yu became the adopted son of the Raiden family and changed his name to Raiden Lu Yu.

After being adopted from a young age, he grew up under the care of his father, Raiden Ryoma, who took the place of his father after he was imprisoned. In the end, he also became a Herrscher, and Raiden Mei recalled the scene of Lu Yu killing himself with a knife.

Thump, thump, thump.

Remembering that scene, Raiden Mei suddenly felt a pain in her heart.

The pain was not severe or frequent; it was just a faint feeling.

Could it be that she has fallen in love with Lu Yu?

Looking up at the ceiling, Raiden Mei closed her eyes, and Lu Yu's appearance remained in her mind, unable to be erased.

He died under the bombardment of shells, he died protecting her. This time, he became a Herrscher on her behalf and destroyed the Conquest Gem.

Lu Yu, if you are truly my destined person, then in countless timelines, you will surely find a path where we both can survive!

Raiden Mei suddenly began to look forward to the story that would unfold tomorrow.

In tomorrow's life, what else will happen between her and Lu Yu?