World Modulation Mode in Honkai

Yae Sakura picked up "Rin." Although it wasn't her personality, the body indeed belonged to Rin from the previous era. If her hair were a bit longer and she wore a kimono, she would resemble Yae Sakura's sister, Yae Rin, even more.

"Benefactor, is Rin still there?"

"Of course she is," Ye Feng said. "The Herrscher relies on Rin's consciousness to form her personality. However, Rin is currently in a deep sleep. Whether you can awaken her depends on you. After all, you look exactly like her sister. By the way, I will assist you as well."

Yae Sakura looked at Ye Feng, her expression seeming to question, 'How will you assist? By making her pregnant?'

"Exactly, that's part of the plan."

Ye Feng continued, "We can't make Rin's consciousness stronger, but we can weaken the Herrscher's consciousness. Thus, Rin's consciousness will become relatively stronger."

Alright, Yae Sakura thought Ye Feng's reasoning made sense. After all, turning Hellmaru into a human form from the state of a nine-month pregnancy showed how powerful this... method was.

Even the rulers from fifty thousand years ago couldn't withstand it.

But Yae Sakura had underestimated the situation; she hadn't noticed the corrupted energy evaporating in the air. She only thought Ye Feng had applied a simple buff to Hellmaru.

Regardless, the miko who had been sealed for 500 years now had a "goal" in the "present." Otherwise, the disorientation caused by the time discrepancy would overwhelm her.

In "Sakura Samsara," the main reason Yae Sakura gave up on revival wasn't because she was satisfied in the Stigmata Space, but because there was nothing left to cling to in the outside world.

Now, Yae Sakura wanted to awaken Rin's consciousness.

Soon, she and Hellmaru "separated" and returned to the real world, waking up amid ruins.

Yae Sakura jumped onto an advertisement board standing in the sea. In the gray-toned world, her sakura-colored hair and miko robes fluttered in the wind. She gazed at the devastated city, struggling to distinguish reality from illusion.

"That world... Was it really a dream?"

Yae Sakura murmured.

However, Hellmaru seemed much more subdued now. If it were the old days, Hellmaru would have already jumped out to seize control of the body.

"Hellmaru."

Yae Sakura called out to her for the first time.

But there was no response.

"Could she really be pregnant?"

No, not exactly.

To be precise, it was a "vacuum pregnancy." All the symptoms of pregnancy are present, but no life is being nurtured. It seems she really is pregnant.

Is this method really this effective against Hellmaru?

It's directly keeping her hidden.

But it makes sense; how could a ruler from the previous civilization era, with a large belly, show herself to others? If other rulers saw her, she would likely be laughed at for a lifetime.

—

Saint Freya Academy.

Although Kiana was suspected of awakening the Stigmata, she still had to attend classes and take exams at the school in the Far East.

Recently, the library has been crowded, as the annual exam season has arrived.

"I really don't understand. She's a Valkyrie; shouldn't she just focus on training and combat subjects?"

Kiana said as she held her head.

"So, a muscle-brained idiot like Kiana can't understand the greatness of 'knowledge',"

"Humph, what are you talking about, you little runt? I know about knowledge, I just don't want to learn it. Otherwise, ten Bronya's wouldn't be my match."

"Really? Bronya doesn't believe that."

"Then let's have a competition! Who does better in this exam?"

"Although Bronya's chance of winning is 99.99%, if Kiana wants to challenge Bronya, Bronya will oblige."

"Humph, then I'm a hundred percent!"

— Even though she said such bold words, Kiana knew well that with last-minute cramming... she wouldn't have enough time for cultural subjects.

How many points could she really get in cultural subjects? Even for a combat-oriented student like her, she probably had a rough idea.

At night, Kiana tossed and turned in bed. She didn't want to lose to Bronya in front of Mei.

Well... maybe she'd just muddle through.

As she thought, Kiana was gradually enveloped by her pajamas, her eyelids closing, but she opened her eyes in a dream.

"Hey, you're awake. Congratulations, the surgery was a success, and you're now a lovely girl."

A familiar voice came from her ear.

Kiana sprang up, her hands covering her chest, looking nervously at Ye Feng.

"Don't give me that look like a little rabbit facing a big bad wolf. I'm not going to eat you."

"..."

Do you even believe that yourself?

Have you already forgotten?

How did you torment me last time?

Forgotten!

Right here in the Valkyrie dormitory, right on this bed!

"Last time was last time; this time is this time. Don't mix them up. By the way, how's your body doing after you went back this morning?"

"Humph, it's fine! After all, that's my real body!"

Kiana said proudly with her hands on her hips. Although she didn't know why she looked so proud.

Ye Feng nodded.

So, the "state" of the NPC itself doesn't carry over to the outside world. But the Stygian Mark will be apparent.

So, only "buffs added by oneself" will work?

Seeing Ye Feng in thought, Kiana confirmed again, "This time... you really won't do anything to me?"

"I'm well aware of this body. Why would I lie to you? If you keep asking such insulting questions, be careful I'll call Mei over to deal with you."

"..."

Kiana covered her mouth with both hands, her eyes wide open.

Please don't do that.

Even though Mei is just an NPC with no emotions, Kiana still felt a strong sense of guilt and a hint of taboo.

Then Ye Feng leaned in, carefully examining Kiana.

Kiana stepped back, leaning her upper body slightly, "What are you doing?"

"I said I wouldn't do anything today. However, little bug, you seem to have something on your mind. That troubled look must be about the exam, right?"

"Eh?"

"Don't be so surprised. I was once a student too. My high school results weren't ideal, so I always felt uneasy during exams like you do. I could only rank in the top ten but never made it to the top three."

Little bug felt like hitting someone.

Is this human talk?

"If it's about the exam, I can help you. I have a special little trick that can quickly improve your scores. Would you like to try it?"

Ye Feng gave a friendly smile, like a devil selling a contract.

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