Chapter 284: Nice to meet you, my name is Irene
"Miss Irene?" Fu Hua softly called out, noticing that Luo Mo was completely captivated by Irene.
She had to take the initiative and introduce herself, even though she was just as interested by this mysterious woman.
Irene, a witch adorned in purple, finally responded, "Yes, I am." But her eyes never left Luo Mo. Instead, they sparkled with a curious intensity.
She was originally drifting in the Quantum Sea, when she suddenly felt a faint connection, but it was covered with a veil of mist, making it difficult to explore.
--This is a world that is undergoing a test, this is her first reaction.
She did not intend to enter at first, but awkwardly found that the connection she felt was inside, so there was no way, who let the person she was looking for be inside?
But I didn't expect... it would be him at the beginning.
This made her even more curious, the interest in her eyes became stronger, things became more interesting, and she didn't plan to leave.
"So Miss Irene, were you also summoned here?"
"Hmm~ no," Irene replied casually, "I came here of my own free will." It wasn't a secret, so she had no problem sharing this information.
"Hey, how did you... manage to break through that barrier just now?" The Herrscher of Sentience struck in, her voice laced with caution.
She was confident in her abilities, but not arrogant. She knew that even Sirin, who specialized in manipulating space, might not have been able to accomplish what Irene had just done.
Moreover, she saw clearly that the other party broke through by force.
Sigh~ I thought I was invincible in this world, but then I met the old antique in her prime, and that Elysia, Kevin must have recovered to some extent...
And this Irene who suddenly appeared, I heard from the old antique that Durandal has also changed...
No no, if I keep counting like this, wouldn't I not even be in the top three? She shook her head quickly.
What should I do? The Herrscher of Sentience frowned, thinking about something completely irrelevant to the present situation.
"I have no plans to interfere with any test that might be happening here," Irene began, her voice gentle. "And I am unable, nor do I wish, to interfere with the Honkai impact itself. Although, to be honest, my original intention was to take him out of this place..."
Irene smiled softly, her eyes twinkling with amusement. It was as if she could read the minds of the two women standing before her, who looked so much like sisters. She gestured towards Luo Mo.
Kiana, Mei, and Fu Hua in front of her all straightened their eyes and looked at each other warily. Was They going to be forced to leave their job?
Moreover, they all knew about Luo Mo's specialness, that he was indispensable.
Otherwise, I(and everyone here) wouldn't have become a Herrscher and still work here. Although I always talk about the Far East Demon Cave, apart from that class, there are the most Herrschers here.
Irene continued, her tone light and playful, "But considering the current situation, it seems we'll just have to wait until after the Honkai has been defeated, wouldn't you agree?"
"What if I don't want to leave?" Luo Mo asked, a puzzled look on his face.
He hadn't even thought about his plans for the future yet! How did this bad mysterious woman manage to get him on board her ship? My ship... He really needed to go check if the deck was properly lit.
"Hmm~ Don't worry, Captain, I will completely respect your opinion."
Irene was not in a hurry to explain, as if she was not worried about this matter at all.
Instead, she raised a finger to her lips and made a soft "shush" sound, which was very seductive.
Then, with a naughty twinkle in her eye, she said, "How about you introduce me to these lovely ladies first? They all look so familiar..."
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[Congratulations to the host, the main storyline - "Taixu Dream Record" has been completed, and you have received 1,423,659 emotional value points]
[The host's position is "screenwriter", and the emotional value directly affects 80%]
[The main storyline game rating is as follows:]
[Plot rating: 83]
[Voice acting rating: 88]
[Music rating: 95]
(Trigger music rating bonus, increase 20%)
[The crystal value obtained in this main storyline is 11,980]
[Stigmata has been refreshed - changed]
[The number of crystals currently held is 32477]
The system's voice snapped Luo Mo back to reality. The system hadn't been as chatty lately, probably busy with some unknown tasks in the background.
Checking his progress, Luo Mo noticed that the number of crystals he'd earned had dropped significantly.
This was probably due to a couple of factors: First, this particular storyline wasn't as full of tragedy as previous ones. Second, the players were more prepared this time around, so their emotions weren't as volatile as they had been in the beginning. This was perfectly normal.
The Saga of the Shattered Swords has more tragedies, and Luo Mo also used Azure Empyrea Battle-suit as bait to lure many players into the pit.
However, not everyone was immersed in the story. For the people of China who firmly believed in the existence of the Red kite Immortal, they contributed a large wave of emotional value.
As a by-product of the game, it also gained about three thousand copy, which is very impressive.
As for the new arrivals, Luo Mo took the time to introduce each of them to Irene, even providing a thoughtful explanation of the current state of the world.
"...So, there's also a person here who looks like me?" Irene's voice was unique, languid and dreamy, like a soft mist that wrapped around you, impossible to resist.
For Luo Mo, the feeling was particularly deep.
His most direct feeling was - he felt that he could not lie in front of this woman.
This was a very uncomfortable feeling, because he was used to casually saying half-truths and half-lies, but under those eyes, he felt that he would be exposed by the other party at any time.
It was like... facing someone who knew you very well.
It's the kind that's so familiar that it's terrifying...
Just as he sat down to drink tea, a cup of tea was placed in front of him at the right time, fragrant and at the perfect temperature...
Whenever his eyes made a small movement or his hands had a small habit, the other person's eyes always arrived at that place first, without saying a word, but making Luo Mo stop his toying habit.
The way they moved in sync was uncanny, as if they were two parts of a whole. This perfect coordination left Luo Mo feeling a little lost, unsure of what to do next. He looked at Irene with a confused expression.
The initiative was completely in the hands of the other party.
It was clear that Irene was the one in control here, and Luo Mo found himself at her mercy.
"That's right, Rita, she's exactly like you..." Kiana observed, her eyes flitting back and forth between the two women in reality and screen. "According to the boss, it seems to be called... a parallel universe or something?"
Kiana looking at the other person again and again, even the ability to take care of people was the same.
She had seen her aunt and sister more than once, also in a trance under Rita's meticulous care, but obviously not as bad as the boss. The other party's level was even higher than Rita's, Kiana deeply agreed.
"Hmm~ I've heard of this concept before."
Irene tapped the table lightly with her left index finger, then reached out her right hand to catch Luo Mo's coat as he took it off, as if she had known it all along, and helped him put it on the hanger instead of the original position on the sofa.
Luo Mo's body stiffened again, then relaxed.
This was getting a little weird, could it be that the other party has Observation Haki?
"Uh... boss? Shall we continue with the dubbing? "
Mei was silent for a moment, then spoke to Luo Mo. The boss was definitely not in any danger, and the rest of them couldn't help with other matters, so let him face it himself.
"..." Luo Mo looked pleadingly at Kiana and Bronya, hoping for their support. But they both avoided his gaze, clearly wanting nothing to do with the situation.
Bronya, seemingly loyal, spoke up, "Don't worry, boss. I'll help Seele with the dubbing and guide her every step of the way. You don't need to worry about a thing."
But the real purpose was obviously not wanting this lady Irene to stay here and suffer. The other party was so charming, what if her cute Seele was abducted?
The corner of Luo Mo's mouth twitched as he looked at the traitorous Bronya.
Meanwhile, Irene was muttering to herself, though no one else could hear her, "Boss? Hmm, the title 'Boss Lady' doesn't sound half bad either..."
Then, she smiled slightly and invited:
"Then why not, Captain... ah no, Luo Mo, let me watch my own story with you?"
"Speaking of which, it feels really awkward, watching my own story? It's a bit strange~"
She was intrigued, after all, she didn't know where the scene of Watson being a fan had happened.
"Alright, let's continue then."
Luo Mo chose to follow her suggestion, he needed to gather his thoughts and regroup.
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This detective type case is very strange throughout. It mirrored the events happening to Bronya and Seele in the main world, but with a sinister twist. The identity of the murderer was shrouded in mystery, making the investigation a complex and confusing puzzle.
In the end, it was revealed that everyone was involved in the crime, yet no one was truly the sole perpetrator.
The story began with a dangerous experiment that created a "flower of sin." This flower, as it turned out, could only produce the fruit of evil.
Countless people died because of it.
Raven, Gray Serpent, Welt...
Despite the dark nature of the story, there were two highlights that everyone loved: Bronya's new "Evil Flower" outfit and some stunning pictures of Irene in a swimsuit. These images were a huge hit with the audience.
The final twist of the story was that everything they had experienced was just a projection of the mind of a person known as "Captain."
By the window, bathed in the warm sunlight, Irene held a small lantern in her hand. A hint of laziness and wistfulness danced in her eyes as she murmured to herself, "Ha... After such a long time apart, and he doesn't seem to recognize me at all."
She chuckled softly, shaking her head. "He's always been like this. So sharp and observant about everything else, but so clueless when it comes to his own affair. It's really quite astonishing."
"If I wear this outfit to see him, will he remember me?"
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"Hehe--, so, do you remember me now?"
The repeated voice echoed in his ears. The person who walked around the world under the pseudonym Irene looked at Luo Mo with a smile and amusement, looking forward to what kind of answer he would give.
Luo Mo, after racking his brain and searching every corner of his memory, could only offer an honest answer. "...I'm sorry, I don't." He sighed, feeling a frustration.
"Well~, that's too bad. You still haven't remembered me," Irene said, a hint of disappointment in her voice.
After a moment of thought, she added, "It seems that more contact is needed to make you remember faster, preferably more intimate."
She nodded to herself, as if she had already made up her mind. There was no room for Luo Mo to argue.
"Alright, I'm currently living at Theresa's place."
Luo Mo smoothly went through the motions. He was already very familiar with the process, and his only hope was that Theresa's house was big enough to squeeze in another person.
"Oh ~, the captain is so agreeable?" Irene sounded genuinely surprised. In her memories, he had never been so quick to agree to anything.
But... wait, whose house did he just say he was living in?
Could it be that he's not clean anymore? Or did she arrive too late again? Her eyes became serious for the first time, no longer lazy, but sharp as a blade.
She began to recall his words and deeds in her memory. He didn't do anything messy on the ship.
...
"Is this the house you live in, Captain? There are two familiar auras, let me guess~"
Irene said elegantly, but there was a subtle undertone in her voice. There are... three people inside, right?
Is her Captain really still clean?
But this was obviously her overthinking. When she saw the people inside clearly, she felt that the Captain should not ignore the risk of imprisonment and step forward.
"This is... Rita? Why are you here?"
Theresa was shocked, put away her comic book, and rushed forward to explain, "Rita, listen, listen to my excuse, although it's class time now, I didn't read comics, ah no, I didn't mean to..."
She had heard rumors of an inspection from headquarters, but she didn't expect it to happen so quickly. And why were they inspecting the principal instead of the teachers?
Theresa was puzzled, but obviously the current situation was more important.
After stammering for a long time, the great principal finally lowered her noble head, like a whimpering little beast,
"Okay, okay, I only read it for a little while... Don't tell grandma, I, I can let you hug me!"
Saying that, she closed her eyes, her body defenseless towards Irene. In her mind, she shed tears of humiliation.
In her opinion, this was already a considerable concession, after all, the other party had shown many times the intention to hug her, but most of the time it was not successful...
Of course, it also reflected from the side that Theresa, she did not watch the game plot.
Although her first reaction was also why she didn't see Durandal next to Rita, but instead accompanied Luo Mo, this was not an impossible situation, it was normal.
Then she felt that the other party's clothes were a bit strange, but they did set off Rita's own temperament.
And the following reaction was naturally to destroy the evidence of the comic book, but... at this time, Rita smiled at her slightly, making her feel like the sky was falling and the earth was sinking, and thought it was not necessary to waste this limited edition comic...
She is the one to blame, not the comics.
"Could it be... Is this a special etiquette here?"
Irene asked ambiguously, Luo Mo felt a little ashamed and turned his head away, a sentence inexplicably came to mind - "We were about to fight to the death, why did Your Majesty surrender first?" He felt even more indignant.
She scanned Theresa up and down, as if trying to distinguish her from the image in her memory.
She was so small, she also wanted to give her a good hug~ Alas, that woman didn't give her such a chance before, Irene thought regretfully.
So, she opened her arms, gently hugged Theresa, and whispered in her ear,
"Here, just call me Irene, this... Miss Theresa?"
"Eh? Eh eh eh? Aren't you Rita?" Theresa was shocked, took a step back, and waved the comic book frantically, creating afterimages.
"Stay away, stay away, why are there people who look the same? It must be something dirty, quickly step back~, and Luo Mo, I didn't mean it this morning, I haven't eaten bitter melon for a long time, I didn't expect you to come to me with Rita just because of a bitter melon~"
Luo Mo's forehead was covered in black lines, and he covered his face with his hand in frustration.
Theresa in this state... would only make him feel that Irene would be like a fish in water, and it was a sure thing that she would move in.
Although he also knew that the reason why Theresa's IQ was not high at the moment was probably because she was too engrossed in reading comics just now, it was still very embarrassing.
"Hehe, how interesting--look closely, don't the two people behind you also look similar to you?
Irene covered her mouth with her hand and chuckled, pointing to the house where Luna and Kongming were sitting behind Theresa.
Kongming's waving feather fan suddenly stopped, and she looked at Irene in front of her with a solemn expression, as if she was coming with bad intentions.
Luna was a bit confused, her pastry stopped in mid-air, looking at the other party, not understanding who she was.
Irene walked in gracefully, not forgetting to bring Theresa inside as well, and closed the door.
"Nice to meet you, my name is Irene, and this is my Captain."
"If I'm not mistaken, I'll be staying here from now on. If there's no room, I'll have to share a room with the Captain~"
"And about the breakfast, I think, if you don't mind, I'll make sure everyone is satisfied, and the situation mentioned by Miss Theresa won't happen again."
The teardrop mole at the corner of her eye shimmered slightly against her fair skin, and looking at the expressions of the others, it was more like a declaration of war.
Kongming clenched her fists, her eyes cold.
She had a feeling that the opportunity from last time would be difficult to replicate, but there were too many people who interfered last time, and she couldn't blame anyone.
Tsk--, what a pity.
Irene's smile didn't diminish as she looked at Kongming, pondering in her heart,
It seems the other party doesn't remember her, what could be the reason? But this is a good thing.
As for Theresa and Luna, they are quite cute.
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