Genshin Impact: One Soul in Two Bodies

[SYST_M START_NG INITIA_ING]

[SYST_M INITIA_ION SUCCESS]

As these lines of text, tinged with garbled characters, appeared in her mind, Wendy knew her unreliable system was back.

This was already the second time she'd heard the system claim it had restarted. She had a feeling there would be a third, a fourth, and so on.

What's more, the system's unreliability also made her believe that the explosion from using a character card previously would happen again, or even multiple times.

In other words, she might just keep breaking apart?

This broken system… Next time I pull for a character, no more character cards…

Lost in thought, Wendy couldn't help but grumble about her unreliable system.

But grumbling aside, there were still some things she needed to ask.

Before that, though, she had to confirm if the system was truly back.

"You're back?"

"To be precise, I have restarted, Host."

The system quickly responded.

"Then why did my other body get stronger?"

Wendy didn't beat around the bush, directly asking the question she had long wanted to ask.

"This system's original function was for the Host to complete missions using character cards, after which the Host would gain some of the character card's abilities. However, due to an unknown error, the Host received some enhancements prematurely."

The system's reply was swift.

"Original function? What does that mean? Are your functions different now?"

Although she finally knew the reason, Wendy was now more concerned about something else.

Since the system used the word 'original,' it indicated that its current functions had very likely undergone a change.

"Due to detected damage to certain system functions, the Host is required to complete missions for repairs."

"And if I don't repair it?"

Given her impression of the system's unreliability, Wendy's first thought was to not repair it.

"Then the Host's life may be endangered, as the power of this system's complete explosion is still considerable. Even if the Host disregards their own safety, please consider the safety of this world's life."

"???"

Wendy was stunned.

"You think you can blow me up? You lousy system."

"To be precise, it could blow up the Host's other body."

Wendy: "..."

Her gaze fell upon her other sleeping self, and Wendy truly wanted to dismantle this system.

What kind of broken system is this…?

Never mind…

"What about the previous enhancement rewards? Were they all used to help you repair?"

"Only half. Also, I forgot to mention, because the Host's Wendy character card uses Honkai Energy, the Host's other body will gradually gain Honkai Adaptability after completing missions."

Honkai Adaptability?

What good is Honkai Adaptability to me in Genshin Impact…?

Just as Wendy thought this reward was completely useless, she suddenly remembered what happened yesterday.

It seemed… it wasn't entirely useless after all…

If Kaito's Honkai Adaptability was strong enough, it seemed she wouldn't have to worry about the kind of things she was concerned about yesterday.

"So what's your mission?"

[NEW_ MIS_ION_ INITIAED.]

Wendy: "???"

A HILICHURL _ Amber]

Wendy: "???????"

"Can you even see what you're sending?"

Looking at the garbled text, Wendy felt certain this system had it out for her.

Just as she thought this, the system sent another mission description, laden with garbled text.

A HILICHURL _ Amber]

"Detected an issue with the mission module. Host, please complete the mission as soon as possible for repairs."

Wendy: "..."

At this point, Wendy didn't know what to say.

Of all the things, the very mission module responsible for repairing the system was the one having issues.

If she wanted to see the full mission description later, she'd have to first guess the complete mission from these garbled messages and then complete it. Only then could the mission description be repaired.

Well, isn't that a Catch-22.

"I want the full mission description!"

"Then please complete the mission first!"

"How can I complete it if it's incomplete? I don't even know what the mission is."

"Therefore, you must first complete the mission for it to be slowly repaired, and then you will be able to see the complete mission description."

...

Wendy could already foresee her upcoming conversation with the system, so she decided not to ask.

What's more, she could still try to guess the mission.

Before that, though, she wanted to ask the system about the reward for what should be a beginner's mission, and whether there was a time limit.

"So what's the reward for this mission? And is there a time limit?"

"..."

"..."

Wendy waited and waited, but she never received a response from the system.

"Did you crash again?"

She tried asking again, but still, there was no response.

Useless system…

By then, Wendy wasn't as speechless as before, either having grown used to it or believing that anything was possible with this system.

A HILICHURL _ Amber

A single… Hilichurl?

And Amber…

What exactly… is this mission?

Sitting on a chair in the living room, Wendy began to ponder what the full mission description could be.

Clearly, 'Hilichurl' and 'Amber' were confirmed elements, and the two characters before 'Hilichurl' should be something like 'a single' or 'one'.

But the other garbled characters, Wendy hadn't pinpointed yet.

A SINGLE HILICHURL Amber

Filling in the confirmed words, Wendy began to ponder further.

Attack a single Hilichurl?

Kill a single Hilichurl?

And then… what Amber?

Never mind…

I'll go buy breakfast first…

And then see when Amber wakes up…

After much thought, Wendy decided to buy breakfast first. She then took steps towards the doorway.

The sky was still only faintly lit, so she figured Amber must still be asleep.

However, as she walked, she turned back. She wanted to rinse her mouth before leaving.

At the city gates.

Should I buy something different… or stick with Apple Cider Roasted Meat…?

Standing at the city gates, Wendy was a bit torn about what to eat for breakfast.

"Wendy?"

Just then, someone called out to her. By the sound of it, it was Amber.

Wendy, did you… just finish showering?

Why shower so early?

Hmm… I don't see Kaito anywhere…

They… aren't necessarily together, right?

Walking towards Wendy, Amber noticed her hair was still a bit damp and couldn't help but make various guesses.

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