I Am Honkai

[Detected a body matching the host, merging.]

[Detected high concentration of energy within the body.]

[Detected host in a dangerous area.]

The sudden voice startled me awake.

(Who are you? Where am I?)

[Answer: I am the product of the merging of the host's inner consciousness and the Honkai crystal. The host is currently in the waste disposal room of the Destiny Siberian Laboratory.]

I was suddenly shocked. Hadn't I died? I wanted to get up, but my body felt heavy and completely powerless.

Although my consciousness was awake, my body wouldn't respond.

(What's wrong with me?)

[Answer: The host's soul is still merging with this body, and the high concentration of energy within it is continuously eroding the body.]

Buzz!

Just as I was about to ask more, the sound of electricity buzzed in my ears.

Hmm? Why is it getting a bit hot...

I suddenly realized that my situation might not be good.

On the walls of the cramped space, countless "light tubes" were slowly lighting up, and the high temperature was already becoming noticeable.

Without thinking, I struggled to stand up, but my body wouldn't respond, and I couldn't even call for help.

Am I going to die again?

[Answer: The host contains a high concentration of energy with spatial properties. If you release the energy inside the host's body, you can leave this place.]

(Then use it.)

[Answer: This will cause extreme pain. Are you sure you want to do this?]

(Yes! Maximize energy release and get out of here, as far as possible!)

The extreme pain that followed caused my body to convulse instinctively.

In the incineration room, the girl's body emitted a red light and then disappeared.

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The vast cosmic space.

At the edge of the multiverse, between endless "world bubbles," a tiny red dot appeared, with a silver-haired girl curled up inside the red dot.

[Answer: Reached the farthest distance of energy release, please confirm the destination...]

The severe pain from energy extraction caused my consciousness to gradually fade. I didn't even notice that my order to maximize energy release had left the Honkai universe.

"You decide. Find a place safe enough to grow."

After saying that, I lost consciousness.

[Safe? Growth? Selecting... Destination chosen within the allowable energy range, filtering... First option... Second option, third option... Target confirmed, starting transfer.]

The light flew towards another "world bubble."

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A meteor streaked across the sky.

Central Europe, Austria, suburban Vienna.

Late at night, beside the road, a red light flashed, and a white-haired girl lay on the lawn by the roadside.

Opening her eyes, she stood up, looking at the road and the zebra crossing under the streetlight.

In the distance, the city's lights shone brightly, the vibrant lights telling of its prosperity.

This should be the modern world.

A cold wind blew by. Ouch, a bit cold. She crossed her arms and rubbed them. Hmm? This new body is so petite? Instinctively, she extended her hand downwards and found nothing.

"Ah! I... What is this?"

A soft child's voice came out of her mouth. As she explored and checked, a bizarre yet real experience appeared in her mind.

"Is this... me?"

[Answer: The host's current body is indeed female and has fully adapted after the fusion.]

The voice in her mind reminded her. Could this be my system?

[Answer: Yes and no. I am not the system from the host's memory. I am the manifestation of the host's inner consciousness and the Honkai consciousness, just summarizing the host's abilities and memories in a data form. I only have auxiliary functions. According to the host's understanding, I am a combination of artificial intelligence and a panel system.]

Isn't this like the Great Sage in "That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime"? Hmm, I'll call you the Great Sage from now on.

[Confirmed specific name: Great Sage.]

"Then, Great Sage, where am I exactly?"

[Answer: Suburban Vienna.]

Slowly walking to a phone booth by the roadside, under the streetlight, she saw her current appearance reflected in the glass.

About 121cm tall, looking around 6 years old, with white hair and red eyes, her pupils were very uniquely diamond-shaped, her features were as delicate as a doll's, her skin as white as snow, wearing a large white robe.

"So exquisite..." she subconsciously said.

Although she had experienced an extraordinary transformation, she didn't seem surprised or scared. When did her acceptance ability become so strong?

Is it because she had no attachments and was all alone? Or was it influenced by this body or other factors?

Shaking her head to discard distracting thoughts, "Now is not the time for random thoughts. Even if I am influenced or controlled by others, it's still a fortune to live again."

"Great Sage, can you display my current physical status in a data form?"

[Yes.] As the voice in her mind fell, a table appeared on her retina, extremely concise.

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[Name: Unnamed (Luo Shun)]

[Body Status: Weak]

[Age: 6 years old (experimentally matured)]

[Height: 121cm Weight: 20kg]

[Abilities: Absolute Honkai Resistance, Honkai Energy Manipulation, Spatial Manipulation.]

[Inventory: None]

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[Answer: Will the host continue to use the name from the previous life?]

Luo Shun was silent for a moment, "No."

She looked up at the starry sky, the full moon hanging like a bright lamp in the sky.

"Now it's a full moon, and since I've changed gender and my body is of European descent, I'll follow local customs. What are some Western names symbolizing the moon?"

[Answer: Artemis, Selene, Phoebe...]

"Selene it is, fitting for the full moon now."

(Tip: Selene is the goddess of the full moon in Greek mythology.)

Selene confirmed her future name.

Looking again at her status table, the inventory, as the name suggests, displayed the information of items she possessed.

"What is happening to me now, and where am I?"

[Answer: This is another universe. Following the host's instruction for maximum energy output, we have left the Honkai universe.]

"Did I dig my own grave?" Thinking about her order before falling unconscious, Selene realized it was her own doing that brought her to this world.

But she couldn't help but ask, "Can I go back?"

[Answer: Not currently, as the energy has been depleted.]

Realizing that she couldn't go back, Selene no longer insisted. The most important thing now was to survive, so she shifted her attention to the table, "Alright, then what's the deal with these abilities?"

[Answer: The host's...]

Selene interrupted, "Just explain directly in the future, without 'Answer' or any prefixes. It's awkward to hear. Just call me by my name since we are one."

[Understood]

[The ability of Absolute Honkai Resistance comes from the Kaslana bloodline, which also has traits such as 'super strength,' 'robustness,' and 'resilience.']

[The ability of Honkai Energy Manipulation comes from the Schariac bloodline. After fully merging with the Herrscher gene, the ability to command Honkai energy is obtained.]

[The ability of Spatial Manipulation comes from the fusion of the genes and core of the Second Herrscher, Sirin, allowing the conversion of imaginary energy into an imaginary space for attack and defense. The diamond-shaped pupils are its dominant trait.]

Selene thought for a while, "I understand everything else, but how do I use Honkai energy?"

[Honkai energy can be simply converted into other energies to power objects. It can also be used to strengthen substances, whether biological or non-biological. As long as they can withstand Honkai energy, they will be greatly enhanced. However, if biological enhancement fails, it will lead to zombification, turning them into Honkai creatures completely controlled by the Herrscher.]

"So, I can control creatures into which I inject Honkai energy?"

Selene asked.

[Yes.]

Thus, there were many possibilities for operations.

The first task facing Selene was to find a place to stay.

Thinking it over.

Seek the police? Hard to explain her origin, even using Honkai energy to control wouldn't be stable.

Seek shelter from a family? That's even more impossible, too troublesome. Besides, Selene wasn't a bad person, so using Honkai energy to control ordinary people was out of the question.

Thus, the only option was to return to her old life — an orphanage.

"Sigh, I didn't expect to return to an orphanage."

Selene rubbed her forehead and walked towards the city of Vienna.

"What orphanages are there in Vienna?"

[Detected five orphanages, with two closest to the southern suburbs: one is the Gabelray Orphanage, a private institution owned by Marcos Gabelray; the other is the St. Stephen Rescue Center, owned by the church.] (These are entirely fictional, please do not take them seriously. -)

"I'll skip the private one and go to the church orphanage."

With that said, Selene followed the Great Sage's guidance towards the St. Stephen Rescue Center.

On the way, Selene asked, "Does your perception have a range?"

[Yes, the range is determined by the intensity of Honkai energy and mental strength, currently covering about 2 kilometers in radius. It can continuously expand as the host's abilities strengthen.]

"Superpowers are so convenient. If there's no way out in the future, I could become a tour guide in forests or deserts without worry."

...

"We've arrived."

Selene stopped.

Standing by the roadside, she could see through the brown gate a wide stone-paved road, spotless, flanked by neat lawns. At the end of the road was a church atop a two-tiered staircase.

The rescue center was based around the church, a blend of Baroque and Gothic styles in white. Its towering spires and wide portals, coupled with colorful glass, gave a solemn feeling.

She glanced at the illuminated duty room beside the gate.

Exhaling, Selene paused and walked towards the duty room.