Re:Interdimensional Mercenary [IF]

It had been a day since the events that shook Adam's world.

The Orbital Fortress, though barely functional, hovered in Earth's orbit, cloaked by an advanced invisibility forcefield to evade detection. This measure was now more crucial than ever since major global organizations were aware of its existence and undoubtedly seeking it.

In the last 24 hours, the 3D printer factory had successfully repaired the anti-gravity engine. Now, it focused on producing mining drones dispatched to the asteroid belts to harvest resources, a critical step toward restoring the Orbital Fortress to full operational capacity.

Meanwhile, Adam spent the day lost in contemplation, his thoughts dwelling on both the present and fragments of his forgotten past.

Seated on the bridge of the Orbital Fortress, Adam watched Earth drift in the vastness of space through a massive screen. Alice lay asleep on his lap, her serene face resting against him as he absentmindedly stroked her hair. Occasionally, she mumbled in her sleep or shifted closer, prompting Adam to wonder whether Dolls like Alice and Angeline were capable of dreaming.

His musings were interrupted by a series of system notifications that forced him to confront something he had long set aside—his past.

The dream he'd had before his awakening wasn't merely a dream but a fragment of a lost memory. Yet, he couldn't recall any details, leaving only one person who might hold the answers.

His gaze shifted to Angeline, who was busy managing the repair efforts and coordinating tasks to restore the Fortress's full functionality.

Noticing his lingering stare, Angeline turned around, her expression curious.

"Yes, Master?" she asked, her tone uncertain.

Adam hesitated for a moment before speaking. "Can you tell me about my past?"

Angeline's reaction was immediate—a sudden jolt followed by a stiff smile. Her visible discomfort only deepened Adam's confusion and fueled his suspicion that she was hiding something important.

Adopting a contemplative expression, Angeline seemed to weigh her response. "How should I begin... perhaps from the very beginning?" she murmured softly.

Despite her efforts to share fragments of Adam's past, much of what she revealed was superficial—details about relationships he couldn't recall and a heavily condensed account of his journey. Her occasional evasive glances and hesitant tone only reinforced his suspicion that crucial information was being withheld.

Even so, Adam chose not to press her further. His curiosity was undeniable, but something far more urgent demanded his attention.

His eyes flicked to the translucent screens hovering before him, filled with ominous notifications:

[Scenario - Honkai Impact]

The world is under threat from the Will of Honkai, a cosmic force determined to purge humanity and its technological advancements. The Cocoon of Finality, a catastrophic entity, approaches to judge humanity's fate.

Objective:

Save as many lives as possible and ensure humanity's survival against the Will of Honkai and the impending Cocoon of Finality.

Penalty Task - Honkai Impact (PE) Scenario:

Following the Second Impact, eastern nations crumbled and were abandoned by the Fire Moth organization after its council deemed recovery efforts financially and logistically unfeasible. With local governments disbanded, chaos reigned as criminal syndicates, terrorist groups, and fanatical cults seized power.

Objective:

Eliminate the Honkai presence and restore stability within six months.

Failure Condition:

Total population count reduced below 100 million (Current: ~800 million).

Reward: Positive Karmic Debt Increase

Penalty: Negative Karmic Debt Increase

[Caution! Excessive negative Karmic Debt will trigger misfortunes!]

[Misfortune Manifested: Bad Luck]

[Host's Semblance ability negated misfortune.]

[Misfortune Manifested: Weak Constitution]

[Host's high vitality resisted misfortune.]

[Misfortune Manifested: Chronic Disease]

[Host's high vitality negated misfortune.]

The list went on endlessly, each misfortune negated by his abilities. Adam couldn't help but frown.

"Should I be worried?" he muttered to himself, wondering whether he should address his mounting Karmic Debt. The situation felt surreal—he couldn't recall doing anything to accrue such debt, and despite the dire warnings, no tangible consequences had affected his life thus far.

Still, there was something far more pressing. His gaze shifted to Earth, thoughts lingering on the suffering reported in the Eastern Region.

Despite not knowing who he was in the past, Adam felt a deep-seated urge to help those in need, especially the children who were caught in the chaos.

Looking down at Alice, who remained blissfully asleep on his lap, a soft smile crept onto Adam's face. Whatever his past had been, he resolved to use his present strength to make a difference.

After making up his mind, Adam turned his gaze toward Angeline. Unbeknownst to him, she had already completed her task and stood ready, awaiting his next command.

When Adam expressed his intention to descend to the surface and assist the people of the Eastern Region, Angeline's reaction was not one of surprise. Instead, her calm demeanor suggested she had anticipated his decision. In fact, she had already taken steps to prepare for it.

"I've assembled a squad of T-Dolls to serve as your escorts," Angeline explained, her voice tinged with regret. "Unfortunately, I must remain behind to oversee the repair of the Orbital Fortress, rather than accompany you, Master." She bowed, her disappointment clearly etched on her face.

Adam's mind raced, not with the knowledge of the T-Dolls, but with a deeper question—how had Angeline managed to prepare these units so quickly, and how had she predicted his course of action with such uncanny accuracy?

Before Adam could voice his thoughts, Angeline, almost as though reading his mind, teleported the five T-Dolls into the room.

At a glance, Adam immediately recognized their gear—each T-Doll wore a bodysuit crafted from graphene, paired with a specialized cloak embedded with a miniature Cloaking Field to conceal their presence. Their faces were obscured by gas masks, giving them an air of quiet efficiency and professionalism.

Their choice of armament was equally purposeful. Most carried energy-based firearms, offering a lightweight loadout ideal for stealth. The high-capacity power cells provided more than a hundred shots before needing replacement, far outlasting conventional magazines. The sole exception was the Sniper Rifle—an advanced railgun sniper that fired specialized, high-armor-piercing rounds designed to pierce the thick carapace of Honkai Beasts, especially the larger variants Angeline had noted on the surface.

Adam continued to observe the T-Dolls in silence, their motionless forms as still as statues. Eventually, he turned back to Angeline, silently asking the question that had been gnawing at him.

She caught his unspoken query immediately and, with a sigh, explained, "Unfortunately, Master, their AI is a simplified version of my own—optimized for tactical operations and combat. They are not capable of speech." She gestured to the T-Dolls with a slight bow. "However, rest assured, they are programmed to follow your commands precisely."

After waiting for a moment, Adam is still staring at the T-Dolls who are still as statues before looking at Angeline. She immediately caught on to the question in his mind and explained.

"Unfortunately, Master. They are incapable of speech because their AI are lesser clones of my own, optimised for tactical and combat." She presented the T-Dolls before she added. "But rest assured, they are capable of following orders down to the letter."

Somewhere along their conversation, Alice woke up and overheard their conversation. She lay contently on his lap until she heard Adam talking about going down to the surface.

"Master! Let me come too!" She begged.

Naturally, Adam did not oppose her request since she is quite capable and formidable too. So, he agreed to her request.

"Yay!" Alice cheered and jumped off his lap in excitement.

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