The System Exploded ‘Detecting the host’s condition.
Please wait…
Body missing.
Soul missing.
Memories missing.
Initiating repairs…
Memory repair complete.
Host, you’re awake.
The operation was a success.
You’re now a beautiful girl.’ Hearing what sounded like an electronic voice inside her mind, she recalled that she had been grinding Zenless Zone Zero at home earlier.
For some unknown reason, her vision had suddenly turned completely white.
Then she lost consciousness, and the next thing she knew, she heard this strange electronic voice.
“Are you a System?
Like the Systems from those novels I used to read?” ‘Host, congratulations on answering correctly.
You have a beginner’s gift pack.
Would you like to claim it?’ “System, did I die?
Can you bring me back to life?” ‘Host, your soul and physical body have both been completely destroyed.
Although I am a super-invincible ultimate System capable of doing anything, even I can’t violate the System’s rules and directly resurrect you!
‘It will depend on your luck, Host.
If you’re lucky enough to draw a grand prize from the gift pack, such as one of the various templates, or directly draw a body and soul, then you can immediately resurrect on the spot.’ “Then let’s try drawing!” ‘Before the draw, there are a few things I must inform you of.
Since your existence in your original world has vanished, the System brought you to another world.
‘Information about this world is currently unknown.
The System has only just extracted some of this world’s energy to serve as startup power.
Speaking of which, this world’s energy is rather difficult to digest.
‘But that doesn’t matter.
Once the System finishes analyzing it, all of the System’s original functions can be unlocked.’ “I see.
In other words, even if I’m resurrected, I won’t be in my original world anymore?” ‘That would be an accurate understanding.
Shall we open the beginner’s gift pack now?’ “Mm.” A pink gift box then appeared within her dark field of vision.
When she opened it, golden light burst forth.
“Golden light.
That should mean it’s a grand prize, right?” ‘Host, you really did draw the grand prize!
Let me see.
Template—Stigma Terminal: Alaya.
It includes Alaya’s appearance and various abilities.
It can be considered one of the top grand prizes in the beginner’s gift pack!
Would you like to load the template?’ “Yes.
By the way, is this Alaya the Alaya from the Honkai Impact 2nd game I know—the Stigmata Terminal?” ‘That’s right.
It’s that exact template.
You should’ve been able to tell from the words Stigma Terminal at the front, right, Host?
This means that from now on, you’ll essentially be a Universal Wish-Granting Machine.
‘As long as enough souls respond to your Prayer, you’ll be able to accomplish anything, just like the System.
This is the ultimate grand prize!
‘You must be wondering why the System can even create such a powerful Stigmata Terminal template, right?
Naturally, it’s because I am a super-invincible ultimate System capable of doing anything.
‘Creating an ultimate template capable of doing anything is child’s play!
If I couldn’t even accomplish that, how could I call myself a super-invincible ultimate System capable of doing anything?’ For some reason, after hearing the System repeatedly claim that it could do anything, an ominous feeling suddenly arose in her heart.
The most important thing right now was to hurry up and load the template so she could resurrect!
‘Loading template.
Please wait.
Alaya appearance loaded.
Alaya Prayer Response System now loading…
‘Warning!
Warning!
The System has been corrupted by an unknown energy source.
Activating backup program.
Backup program failed to load.
Beep, beep, beep, beep…’ ‘???’ Three question marks appeared in her mind.
Before she could figure out what had happened, her consciousness sank into darkness.
When she awakened again, she suddenly heard several voices nearby.
They sounded somewhat familiar.
“So, you’re saying this child, who looks like a bigger version of Kiana, suddenly appeared on your bed?” Theresa looked at the girl lying on the bed with a puzzled expression.
The sleeping girl breathed only faintly.
Her long white hair covered Kiana’s entire bed, while some of the slightly curled, purple-tinted ends hung all the way to the floor.
This girl, who looked like Kiana after growing several years older, was simply far too similar to the Kiana standing beside her.
Theresa couldn’t help forming a few associations.
In any case, no one else could be allowed to learn about this child for the time being—especially not her grandfather.
Apart from the difference in age, the easiest way to tell that Big Kiana and Kiana weren’t the same person was their demeanors.
Kiana had a silly air about her.
All day long, she either clung to Raiden Mei and grinned foolishly, bickered with Bronya, or suddenly became inexplicably full of herself.
Meanwhile, Big Kiana, who was lying on the bed, had a vacant air about her.
Even with her eyes closed in deep sleep, she still seemed incredibly vacant.
Even though she barely had any clothes on, she still seemed incredibly vacant.
Wait…
Theresa suddenly discovered a major problem that she hadn’t noticed before.
Big Kiana’s body was covered in numerous purple, Stigmata-like patterns.
Several purple ribbons concealed portions of her fair skin, while many pure-white feathers clung to her body.
Because of the purple patterns, ribbons, and feathers covering her, she looked as though she were simply dressed rather lightly.
However, if those things were disregarded, then Big Kiana was wearing ab-so-lute-ly no-thing.
In an instant, Theresa moved with lightning speed, yanking up Kiana’s blanket and completely covering the girl with it.
After coughing lightly, Theresa said, “Kiana, let this child stay in your dormitory for now!
“After all, she suddenly appeared here at St.
Freya.
Whether out of reason or compassion, this Academy Principal can’t simply abandon her.
But remember to keep this a secret and don’t let any outsiders know about her for now.” As Theresa spoke, she suddenly remembered something.
“Wait, Kiana.
If I remember correctly, it’s still class time.
Why are you still in the dormitory?” “Uh…” Kiana looked somewhat guilty.
She tilted her head slightly, not daring to meet Theresa’s gaze.
“That’s because my stomach suddenly started hurting today.
That’s right, so I woke up a little late this morning.
If it weren’t for her, this Young Lady here would’ve reached the classroom ages ago!” Kiana pointed at Big Kiana, speaking more smoothly with every word.
However, although her explanation sounded perfectly reasonable and well-supported, it wasn’t enough to convince Theresa.
It wasn’t long before Theresa grabbed her and hauled her toward the classroom.
‘Academy Principal, Kiana, Theresa…
Am I in the world of Honkai?
And it seems to be the world of Honkai Impact 3rd?’ ‘Host, your consciousness is finally awake!
The System has suffered so much!
After absorbing corrupted Honkai Energy, I suffered severe indigestion.
The other parts of the System became corrupted, so I had no choice but to sever and discard them.
‘Now the System can only exist by attaching itself to you, Host.
You have to work hard, become stronger as soon as possible, and repair me!’ “…” “So, I’ve arrived in the world of Honkai Impact 3rd?” ‘To be precise, this is a world combining Honkai Impact 3rd and Honkai Impact 2nd.
Before I severed most of the corrupted System, I investigated the truth of this world.
‘The world itself is still the Proper World of Honkai Impact 3rd, but the Honkai Energy in the atmosphere has been mixed with the corrupted Honkai Energy of the Honkai Impact 2nd world.
‘In other words, this world has been invaded by the universe containing the Commander of Wills from the Honkai Impact 2nd world.
The exact reason remains unclear, but that should be the truth.
‘If it had only been the Honkai Energy of the Honkai Impact 3rd world, it wouldn’t have given the System indigestion.
However, it was mixed with the corrupted Honkai energy of Honkai Impact 2nd.
The System failed to notice this, and that’s how I ended up like this.’ ‘This System seems a little useless!’ It wasn’t that its abilities were useless.
Rather, the System itself seemed a little useless.
“All right, System.
What should I do next?” ‘I don’t know.’ ‘?’ “Shouldn’t you give me some missions?
Something like repairing the System?” ‘Most of the System’s functions were corrupted and severed.
Although the core ability was preserved, I can now only exist by attaching myself to you.
Therefore, Host, you’re now a Ciweimao protagonist.’ The System’s words left her suffocating.
Low emotional intelligence: ‘Host, I’m now a useless System.’ High emotional intelligence: ‘Host, you’re now a Ciweimao protagonist.’ “So, roughly what abilities do I have right now?” ‘Let me check.
The template hasn’t finished loading yet.
Although you currently possess Alaya’s appearance and the power of Prayer, you haven’t obtained the world of Stigmata or the souls used to respond to your Prayers.
In other words…’ “In other words…” ‘Host, you currently have no energy with which to make Prayers!’ “…” She vaguely remembered that before she transmigrated, Honkai Impact 2nd had already ended, and the Stigmata Terminal possessed the ability to restart the world.
At its core, this was because the Stigmata Terminal could simulate and imprison souls within the Stigmata World, then use them as fuel to make wishes, while Honkai Energy would actively fulfill those wishes.
Now the System was telling her that she didn’t have a Stigmata World, which meant she had no souls to respond to her Prayers.
It was equivalent to the Holy Grail having no leyline, or the seven Dragon Balls remaining permanently petrified.
She couldn’t do anything at all.
Although given her personality, even if she possessed a Stigmata World, she might not necessarily burn those souls to make wishes.
‘Host, there is still another method.
Although you don’t possess a Stigmata World, you do possess the saintess power of the Stigmata Terminal—in other words, the power of Kiana from the Zero Era.
When combined with the System’s remaining core function, the energy conversion system…
‘You can absorb other people’s Emotional Energy and convert it into Prayer Energy.
Don’t underestimate me, the super-invincible ultimate System capable of doing anything!
Even after severing more than half of myself, my functions are still the strongest!’ “So?” ‘By fusing my core ability with the host template and using the Emotional Energy just absorbed from you, this world’s Kiana Kaslana, and Theresa Apocalypse, you’re already capable of making some Prayers!’ “Then I have to use this energy to continuously obtain more Emotional Energy to support my Prayers and responses, gradually repairing my template and your functions?” ‘You understand perfectly, Host.
I’m counting on you!’ “This reminds me of a certain kind of viewing-reaction novel I once read.
However, simply having people watch something would produce limited emotions, so certain adjustments will be necessary.
In that case, let’s begin with the first step!” ‘Excellent spirit, Host!’ “First is my name.” ‘Hm?’ “Without a name, doing anything would be inconvenient, right?
I’ve already forgotten my old name.
Since my template is Alaya, I’ll call myself Xiao Shi from now on.” ‘…A good name.
Anyone with that name must be very intelligent.’ Xiao Shi was also quite satisfied.
Just as she prepared to create Alaya’s Stigmata Theater, she suddenly remembered something.
“By the way, System, why did you say earlier that I had become a girl?
I remember already being a girl before, didn’t I?” ‘That proves the System’s operation was a success.’