Following Selia’s command, the surrounding environment began to peel away layer by layer like shattered mirror shards, turning into pitch darkness.
Subsequently, four characters that Selia was incredibly familiar with appeared on the system screen: “Snow-Covered Eyes.”
After skillfully skipping the settlement screen, the system panel returned to the initial interface, and the number of originium shard and hope in the top right corner changed from zero to 3 originium shard and 1 hope.
As the system settlement finished, the surrounding environment reverted to the initial scientific expedition camp, still with two tents, a campfire, and Selia sitting cross-legged beside the fire.
“Finally finished!”
Selia leaned back, fell straight backward, and lay on the endless white snow.
The scene simulated by the system’s initial interface, although it looked like it was in a snowy plain, only had the soft and cold sensation of snow, without the freezing chill of the polar regions.
Lying on the snowy plain looking at the starry sky, Selia swiped her finger in the air to bring up the system panel again.
In the bottom left corner of the interface, the original “Start Exploration” had turned gray, replaced by a line of small text and a countdown.
[Waiting for the scientific expedition team to rebuild…]
[16:43:29]
“Huh?
Only 16 hours?”
“System, didn’t you say the interval was a week?”
[I meant a weekly refresh.
This isn’t a Parameter Change Device; how could the cooldown start only after finishing the run?]
[The trial’s refresh time is fixed at midnight every Thursday.]
“Yay!
One week closer to getting out of here!”
“But System, what can I do during this time?”
[You can first check out the System Shop to understand the system’s functions.
Also, the system comes with a simulated training ground feature where you can practice using weapons a bit.]
“Ah, right, I haven’t checked the shop yet!”
Selia realized belatedly and reopened the panel she had just closed.
“Let me see…
Ah, it’s here!”
On the system UI, Selia easily found the shop marked with a small red dot.
Clicking into the shop and roughly scrolling through the list, Selia found that there didn’t seem to be many items in the System Shop.
[That’s because the Host’s current authority isn’t high enough!
Once the Host gets stronger, I can upgrade the system, and more items will be unlocked then!]
“Alright, alright, as long as you’re not just making empty promises.”
After retorting to the system, Selia pulled her attention back to the items.
[Random Operator Recruitment (First time half price)]
4-star Recruitment Permit 10 originium shard 2 hope
5-star Recruitment Permit 20 originium shard 4 hope
6-star Recruitment Permit 30 originium shard 6 hope
“Wait, it’s this expensive?” Selia’s small eyes were filled with big question marks.
“This thing only lets me control them in the real world, and they might not even be useful in the trial.
With this money, I’d rather enhance myself.”
[No, no, no, Host, this Operator Recruitment might not be what you think.]
[In the real world, you can act simultaneously with the Operator; it won’t be the case that one goes offline while the other comes online.]
[If I really had to give an example, you can understand your soul as being similar to the cloud, and each body is like a computer.
In essence, you are still one person, but both computers can run simultaneously without interfering with each other.]
[Furthermore, the system will perform localized adjustments to the character cards the Host draws, replacing their essence with that of the Honkai Impact 3rd world without changing the manifestation of their abilities, such as Stigmata or MANTIS.
Additionally, the Host can also purchase elite 2 for these character cards.]
“I see.” Selia nodded solemnly.
“I completely understand.
That means I can be cuddling with Silly Goose in Schicksal, cuddling with Kiana Treasure in Saint Freya, and also cuddling with Elysia in World Serpent at the same time, obtaining triple the happiness!”
[You don’t understand a damn thing!]
Selia’s gaze continued downward.
[Disposable Items]
Random Faction/Nature/Soul Foldartal (Layout) 20 originium shard
Random Faction/Nature/Soul Foldartal (Origin) 20 originium shard
Random Collapse Paradigm 10 hope
“I can understand this one, after all, using this in reality is basically for saving one’s life.
However, what form would these Foldartal abilities take in reality?”
[Actually, it’s literal.
For example, if you combine and proclaim a ‘Proliferation’, you might get a chance to run away.]
“Hiss, it’s causality manipulation!
Then this thing is definitely worth it.” Selia exclaimed.
“What about the Collapse Paradigm?”
[That is for your opponents to use.
Similarly, it takes effect literally.]
“I can’t wait to invite someone to taste the ‘Kingdom’.” Selia smiled like the chef of a certain membership-only restaurant.
In the last column of the shop, Selia finally saw the personal enhancement section she had been longing for.
[Personal Enhancement]
Elite 1 Phase 6 originium shard
elite 2 Phase 18 originium shard 3 hope
Weapon Customization First time free
“Free?!” Selia’s eyes were almost glowing.
“System, System, I want this!”
[I know you’re in a rush, but don’t rush.]
[This Weapon Customization only has one free opportunity, so you’d better be sure of what you want before customizing.]
[My suggestion is, since you have at least half a month until your Elite 1, why not try it out in the system’s simulated training ground first before making a decision.]
[Anyway, this thing won’t run away…
By the way, is there any weapon you want?]
“If it were other bodies, it would be convenient to just customize weapons from the original work.
As for my main body…”
Selia pondered for a moment and had an idea.
“A girl should, of course, be equipped with a giant scythe.
I want Crescent Rose from RWBY!
Who doesn’t like a scythe that can be used as a sniper rifle?”
[I see, then we’ll have to customize it in advance…
However, Host, prioritize your own usage.
In the next few trials, if you choose the Guard Permit to recruit yourself, I will default your weapon to a scythe.]
[But Host, you need to be mentally prepared.
A scythe looks cool, but it’s actually very difficult to use.]
“Doesn’t matter, I’ll learn slowly.” Selia put her hands on her hips.
“There are still two years until the main storyline officially begins.
I don’t believe I can’t even master a weapon.”
[Since the Host is so confident, why not go to the training ground and practice?]
As it spoke, the System Space changed again, turning from the previous scientific expedition camp into a purely white space.
A giant red scythe also appeared in front of Selia.
[Don’t worry, I’ve specially reduced its weight for you, Host; you should be able to swing it without too much effort.]
[Next, Syracuse thugs will spawn in the scene.
Don’t ask why it’s this monster; I can only simulate enemy units you have seen.]
[Be careful now, Host.
Although the Syracuse thug’s knife won’t kill you in one hit, sometimes non-fatal wounds are even more torturous.]
[Try your best to defeat him!]