Honkai Impact 3rd, but I have too many mods.

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If the room is quiet, both of them should be able to hear the conversation in the living room clearly.

Yes, if it's quiet.

The problem was that behind the curtains, the faint breathing of fireflies was making it impossible for Gui Naifen to calm down.

This guy is outrageous! How can he be doing something like this at a time like this?

—Although in Liu Ying's view, she was just finishing what she hadn't finished.

After all, it's not a good feeling to be interrupted halfway through enjoying something.

As a result, Gui Naifen, who is now hiding in the closet, can neither calm down nor hear what is being said outside.

Not long after she had her fun, Firefly's mind gradually calmed down, and she began to think about a way out.

There's only one question—once Liu Bai wakes up, will he fall asleep again?

...Isn't this just a matter of probability?

In other words, they either have to wait until Liu Bai falls asleep at night, or they have to see when Liu Bai can go out.

Never mind, let's just wait.

Taking this opportunity, Firefly began to put on her clothes behind the curtains.

As for the conversation outside, although I didn't hear it clearly before, from what I can hear now... it's probably about the experiment?

Well, that makes sense, after all, Dr. Ruan Mei said that we're talking about serious business today.

Liu Ying patted her face, wondering how she could be so suspicious—a moment of clarity for her.

…………

"Alright, since we've come this far, you can join me in the experiment."

Ruan Mei's eyes flickered twice.

...It's alright, this condition is actually acceptable.

“But you must remember to participate.” Ruan Mei didn’t want Liu Bai to stand her up with a perfunctory excuse like “I forgot.”

"Of course, after all, I've reached the stage where I can apply what I've learned."

Although Liu Bai felt that he didn't really need to get involved, since that's what they said, he had no choice but to participate.

Ah, but now that I think about it, I suddenly feel like I've been cheated... even bitten several times.

Alas, Xiao Guizi and Liu Ying have misled me.

"I'll be leaving now that we've finished talking. Remember to eat the pastries; you can put any leftovers in the fridge."

Just from this one sentence, someone who doesn't know the situation might think the two are very close.

...Although Ruan Mei's favorability rating is now over 60.

Hmm, has Ruan Mei also become a tsundere character?

No, hypocritical and arrogant characters completely negate the biggest appeal of arrogant characters.

After Ruan Mei left, Liu Bai glanced at his bedroom.

There are two beauties hidden inside.

Xiao Guizi hid herself voluntarily, but Liu Ying hid herself involuntarily.

We need to give the firefly a way out.

With that thought in mind, Liu Bai walked straight out of the room.

…………

"I'm so happy today, Aying."

That evening, in the cafeteria, Kafka and Hotaru sat together in a corner eating.

"Any results today?"

"Uh... no, not much to show for it."

Liu Ying wore a shy, bashful smile, like a young girl.

"Oh?"

Kafka raised her eyebrows slightly.

That smile doesn't look like someone who hasn't achieved anything.

Did Liu Ying succeed this time?

"Really do not have?"

"Really, there isn't any..."

Look, this child has reverted to using the "la" interjection when talking to me before.

It's worth noting that after Ryuki began to see her as a potential rival, Kafka never heard Ryuki end her speech to her in that tone again.

I never expected this child to actually stand up today.

(It's so good to be young.)

Kafka seemed to know everything but said nothing.

(So, when should I confess to Liuying?)

Now that Liu Ying has achieved her goal, she no longer needs to hide her relationship with Liu Bai.

Well... but on the other hand...

Is the psychological damage greater from "I've captured your man" or from "I've already had my way with your man"?

Kaffa is still very gentle with Firefly, so she naturally wouldn't use methods that cause too much harm.

But neither of these two options seems like a good choice.

How about option three?

To subject the firefly to the ultimate humiliation of the weak by the strong?

As the saying goes, if you're strong enough, going easy on someone is a form of mercy.

Once I make Liuying realize the hopeless gap between us, I won't have to worry about Liuying's attitude anymore, right?

Even if he asked the fireflies to push him from behind, the fireflies would push him with a heart full of gratitude.

...Isn't this just dog training technique?

"What's wrong?" Firefly looked at Kafka, who was holding her forehead, with concern.

"N-nothing." Kafka gave a forced smile.

Oh no, I'm really itching to do it this time.

It's like... well, it's like when my daughter grows up, I, as her mother, can beat her up in terms of charm.

This is really bad, isn't it?

"Are you really okay?"

Firefly looked at Kafka with a worried expression.

It might not necessarily be a problem if Kavka doesn't smile, but it's definitely a problem if Kavka forces herself to smile.

"Are you feeling unwell? Should I call a doctor for you? Dr. Ruan... Dr. Ruan Mei should be able to help, right?"

"No, no need, I'm really fine."

Kafka looked at Firefly's expression and, unusually, felt a tiny bit of guilt.

...and a relatively strong sadistic tendency.

"Oh, right, give me back my access card."

"Hmm...Here you go." Liu Ying reluctantly handed over the access card.

After all, it belongs to someone else, and I haven't lost out today.

"..."

Kafka sighed as she looked at the silly grin that unconsciously appeared on Firefly's face.

Recently, my protective instincts towards fireflies have decreased significantly. Is there something wrong with me or with the fireflies?

Maybe I need to take some time to reflect on this.

No, or how about being more direct and finding a bullying target who doesn't feel too guilty?

...For example, Silver Wolf?

Isn't this idea just as dangerous?

Moreover, Silver Wolf's only advantage over Firefly might be that it can fight back?

Kafka sighed inwardly; even the delicious food tasted bland under her worries.

(Maybe the problem lies with me? Should I go talk to the boss?)

If I become Liu Bai's M, I probably won't have such dangerous thoughts about Liu Ying anymore, right?

……perhaps.

Isn't this idea also nonsense?

Last time, Liu Bai picked her up and bombarded her with his advances without any resistance. Although she felt great at the time, it doesn't stop her from wanting Liu Ying to experience the cruelty of palace intrigue now.

Kafka was caught in the greatest distress of her life.

Chapter 277 Day Zero

"You coming to me at this time really puts a lot of pressure on me."

Ningguang looked at Liu Bai in front of her and made a joke with a smile.

"I just came to take a look around, why are you making it sound like I came here specifically to put pressure on you?"

Liu Bai shrugged.

Although he hadn't rested well at all, Liu Bai was still somewhat energetic thanks to the Love Elixir's effect of replenishing his strength.

"How is the recovery of Chi You's remains going?"

"We are prioritizing the salvage operation, so please rest assured. While we may not be able to handle living creatures, we can easily catch inanimate objects."

In the recycling process, condensation is given high priority.

On the one hand, that thing does have a lot of problems in the sea.

On the other hand... if we don't clean it up now, we may not have the chance to clean it up later.

Given the current speed of information dissemination, this matter will probably reach the leaders of various forces by tomorrow; if it drags on, it will be snatched away sooner or later.

If we don't clean up now, are we just waiting to be robbed?

"Also, the payment you were supposed to receive is here."

Ningguang picked up the large dictionary from her desk and handed it to Liu Bai, a gesture that made Liu Bai's face stiffen.

"This... so fast? Wasn't it supposed to be in the Mondstadt library?"

"Now that we've reached a contract with you, we can't just wait until it's done to collect it, can we? That would take up so much time. Don't underestimate the spirit of contracts in Liyue."

Ningguang chuckled softly.

Liu Bai's expression grew increasingly grim.

Outside, with a creak, the antique-style door was pushed open.

Huang Quan stood at the door, holding a long sword.

"...Miss Huang Quan?"

Ningguang looked towards the doorway in surprise.

Huang Quan walked into the office as if nothing had happened.

It's impolite not to knock, but anyone with a brain wouldn't choose to block the path to the underworld.