I'm playing Honkai Impact 3

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The magnificent spectacle of this interstellar civilization, the most renowned wonder of its kind, was a splendor she had never witnessed before.

"I truly hope that one day, Earth's civilization can also shine with such dazzling brilliance..."

Qi Bao sighed softly, her eyes revealing anticipation for the future and maternal tenderness.

At that time, perhaps humanity will be able to truly bear the power of collapse and safely integrate it into the fabric of civilization?

"Another me?"

Realizing what was happening, Qi Bao spread her hands, looked down at her youthful body, and spoke with a hint of gentle confusion.

"are you still there?"

【Eh~~~~! Why haven't I regained control of my body yet? (｀へ')】

Bai Lian deliberately made a coquettish, drawn-out complaint, her resentment almost overflowing.

I really, really want to go out and have fun! It's like being stuck in my dorm for extra classes after exam week, watching everyone else go out for fancy meals and to amusement parks... Waaah!

Qi Bao seemed to see Kiana, the silly girl who had failed her exams, with tears in her eyes, a handkerchief in her mouth, watching her classmates go out and have fun with envy after St. Freya's exam week ended.

She couldn't help but laugh out loud.

I was so cute back then!

"I'm sorry."

Qi Bao smiled gently, with a hint of reassurance, and shook her head softly.

"I'm a little confused too; it seems like I still have control over my body."

"Logically, when two consciousnesses enter such a dream, even if they don't separate, they should at least show differences, or share control..."

"It seems that the rules governing this dream world are far more complex and robust than those of ordinary dreams..."

Qi Bao's gaze swept over the incredibly realistic surroundings. Even though she had lost the vast power of the End, her years of accumulated experience and perspective allowed her to immediately see that this place was extraordinary.

Unfortunately, insight is one thing, but insight is another.

Having lost that power to rewrite reality, she can now only be an admirer of this magnificent dream, unable to analyze or explore it.

Sigh, never mind! (。>︿

Bai Lian seemed to adjust her mindset quickly; that little bit of resentment came and went just as fast, and her voice became full of energy again.

[Anyway, the good food you eat, I can also taste~ the beautiful scenery you see, I can also see~ as long as we cooperate well, isn't that the same as me having fun myself!]

[I'm handsome and reliable~ You'll cooperate well with me, right? (?ω?)]

Bai Lian's voice carried a hint of cunning and anticipation.

Of course.

Qi Bao's smile deepened, her eyes softened, and she exuded an almost indulgent tenderness.

She complimented me on being handsome and reliable!

More importantly, facing this younger version of herself, Qi Bao felt an extremely complex mix of emotions.

The feeling was like that of a closest friend, or like facing a lively yet somewhat impulsive younger sister who needed guidance and affection.

Does your older sister have a similar mindset when facing herself?

It's as if, through her, we are gently looking back and making up for the past, stumbling yet vibrant self.

This emotion, interwoven with sisterly feelings, self-reflection, and a sense of compensation, is warm and profound.

Yay!

You can play with Qibao now!

Qi Bao clearly didn't know that beneath the guise of the paramecium Kiana lay an ultimate fun-loving monster.

Qiong's Fool's Mask is a thousand-faced mask of the mind, allowing him to perfectly imitate the personality of anyone.

Little Qi Bao, watch me easily manipulate you. You'll still be lame if you're not going to be!

Where do we go now?

Qi Bao naturally asked 'herself', feeling relaxed and happy.

【No need to ask! Of course, we're going to find—something delicious! (?＞?＜)☆】

My darling once said that you can eat in your dreams without gaining weight! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! I'm going to eat my fill, eat like a whirlwind, and eat my way up a thousand miles a day!

"Hehe, those two idioms aren't used that way."

Qi Bao couldn't help but chuckle softly, her tone carrying a gentle, teasing older sister vibe.

This familiar, haphazard use of words is definitely 'myself's' style.

The smile on her lips grew softer, tinged with a hint of nostalgia.

"it is good!"

Qi Bao raised her hand, made a playful gun-pointing gesture, and winked brightly.

Kiana Kaslana, Food Exploration, On the Move!

Spending time with her younger self makes her feel like she's experiencing a return to a youthful mindset.

Bai Lian smiled without saying a word.

Hurry up and thank Director Qiong!

(￣ω￣;)

Isn't it adorable how you guide Qi Bao, a gentle and demure woman in her thirties, to act like a young and lively girl?

Bai Lian and Qi Bao began to eat heartily. In the dream, food doesn't require any consideration; as long as they weren't full, they could keep eating.

The bloodline of the Kaslana family was fully utilized.

I want ice cream!

"Great! A super large portion!"

Qi Bao responded enthusiastically and immediately ran towards the nearest ice cream truck.

I want fries and fried chicken!

"Okay, okay!"

Soon, Qi Bao revealed her true colors, her eyes shining as she scanned the various novel snacks.

"Wow! I've never seen this instant noodle flavor before, I'll have one! I've never tried this one either, I'll have one too!"

Completely immersed in the joy of culinary exploration, the composure befitting a Herrscher of the End was cast to the winds.

Qi Bao ate heartily, deeply appreciating the true value of the dream world.

Without Mei's 'gentle' health management, I can enjoy all the snacks that were once restricted!

"here……"

Qi Bao slurped up her instant noodles with satisfaction and let out a heartfelt sigh.

"It's simply heaven!"

Alfalfa currency, also known as alfalfa notes, is the native currency of Pinocchio.

Tourists can exchange credits for alfalfa coins at the real-time exchange rate using Dream Passport or readily available ATMs on the street, with no transaction fees.

You can also pay directly with credits, but there will be an additional 1% transaction fee.

In terms of exchange rate, approximately 50 credits can be exchanged for 1 alfalfa coin.

"You actually have that much money?"

Hehe~ It's my allowance from my sweetheart! (????)

Qi Bao's expression turned strange upon hearing this.

This feels a bit like a kept woman?

But then I thought back to when I was in that naive and confused youth, didn't I also take Mei's care for granted and eat and drink for free?

That's fine.

The two did not plan a route, but traveled freely and ate wherever they happened to be.

Just as Qi Bao was curiously trying a kind of alien snack she had never seen before, carefully sucking the slippery food into her mouth, a familiar yet strange gray figure suddenly entered her field of vision.

"That person..."

Qi Bao was slightly taken aback, her azure eyes widening.

"He looks just like Qiong? Is he related to him?"

She subconsciously stopped chewing, her gaze following the gray-haired girl talking to an elderly man dressed in a classic suit, which also resembled a research coat, and wearing a wide-brimmed hat.

The other person was tall and slender, with golden eyes that shone with a unique brilliance.

Anyone who sees the starry sky can almost immediately connect the two.

That's my wife, Xingbao!

Bai Lian's voice carried the lewd excitement unique to adolescence, making Qi Bao shake her head helplessly, a knowing smile playing on her lips.

When I was young, traveling alone, Mei hadn't appeared yet.

Don't you also find yourself starry-eyed and calling out "wife" to any elegant, dashing, charming, or delicate older woman with outstanding temperament?

Even though he already has a partner, he still hasn't gotten rid of this habit.

Introducing Qi Bao to those around him is a skill; one lie often requires many more to maintain. As a seasoned fool, Bai Lian would naturally not dig herself a bottomless pit.

Therefore, using Kiana's adolescent paramecium persona and employing slapstick and half-truths to get by is a viable approach.

Let's go take a look.

Bai Lian was curious about what Hagi Star was doing.

"Okay."

Qi Bao readily agreed, but just as she was about to take a step, she found that she could not control her body.

Automatic combat is off; control is back.

[It's back!]

Qi Bao was delighted, but a faint sense of regret followed.

She hadn't played so freely in a long time.

"Great!"

Bai Lian cheered and jumped for joy, a smile playing on her lips.

When making your first contact with a star, it's best to control the pace yourself.

Bai Lian walked over with a joyful stride.

……

On the streets, glittering in the golden hour, a star resembles an enraged bull, rampaging and searching for its target.

A Jeep that perfectly matches the temperament of a cane user.

She had only one thought in her mind.

Find it, then floor the gas pedal and smash that damn brake into the wall, so hard you can't pry it out!

What the hell is that thing?!

The lingering, terrifying taste on her tongue still sends shivers down Xing's spine whenever she thinks about it.

That feeling was even more terrifying than Himeko's legendary coffee that could corrode star cores!

The intense empathic impact almost made her lose her mind on the spot.

In order to recover, Xing made a quick decision and plunged her head into the largest sundae in the dessert shop next door. It took her a full half hour to chill it before she could barely pull herself back from the brink of taste hell!

For a fleeting moment, Hoshi even considered drinking Himeko's coffee for a suicidal taste bombardment.

But her remaining rationality, mainly due to the painful experience she had last time, held her back.

Last time, the two hurt each other, resulting in a 1,000 kills and 1,000 casualties on their own, a scene so tragic that they had to sign a "gentleman's agreement not to ingest highly toxic substances."