A chat group where you switch bodies with Alicia at the start?

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[Spicy Candy] [Sister's Juice Flavored Instant Noodles] [Hannah's Stigmata. Part 1] [Sitting Assassin. Modified]

Looking at the 'unboxing results', the pink-clad girl fell silent for a moment.

The things that have been revealed... all seem a bit... strange?

Jiang Qiao picked up the three pink balls with a conflicted expression—if you said he hadn't transmigrated yet, he might have been able to have some fun, but he was already on a three-wheeled vehicle... who was going to reimburse him for these pink balls?

Alright, I'll ask Master Hu later if he'll accept this stuff; it's just a two-word game anyway.

"I'll kill you three thousand times..." Looking at this piece of handmade junk, he threw it into the imaginary space without any hope—this thing was so bad that even stuffing it under the bed was considered trash, and there was even a hand grenade inside!

As for the spicy candy and the "sister's juice" flavored instant noodles... Jiang Qiao was not interested in the former, but she was deeply conflicted about the "sister's juice" flavored instant noodles.

Believe it or not, he had never actually tried this kind of instant noodles with a strong umami flavor before.

What does it mean when you feel a little flutter in your heart?

Fortunately, Jiang Qiao managed to suppress his impulse in time—he was not some shameless white furball.

Hannah's stigmata are alright. Although seeing this thing in my past captain career might give me some PTSD, at least MEI and the others are researching it. Throwing this thing over there... might actually be of some use.

Among this wave of scratch cards, the most valuable items are probably the [Transformation Bracelet] and the [Sitting Fighter Modified].

The former—Jiang Qiao remembers that this thing is a prop from "I Want to Become a Twin-Tailed Girl", and its effect is very simple and straightforward... as long as you wear it and activate it, you will become a beautiful girl with twin tails.

He figured Alicia would definitely like this thing, but realistically... while it was a bit of a prank, recalling his memories of that anime, the twin-tailed beauty conjured up by it was actually quite formidable...

Hmm... how about we try deconstructing this thing and promoting it further?

At this moment, Jiang Qiao seemed to recall the warriors of the Fire Moths wearing [Transformation Bracelets] going to the front lines, and then the beautiful girls fighting against the Honkai Beasts.

...Oh dear, it seems like they might really all turn into beautiful girls now?

The pink flecks in her azure eyes were overflowing with joy—thankfully, Jiang's self-control was quite strong; if it were the chubby Miss [Alice], she might have had to change her panties.

As for the final seated combatant...

Jiang Qiao experienced the power of the Pava and understood the changes in this gambling technique.

Unlike the original version from the Zatsu Kaisen, the main difference in the modified version of the Sitting Killer Fighter lies in its format—the original version was played through a pachinko game, while the modified version is determined by the ability user themselves, and it can be established as long as it meets the standard rules, whether it's poker or mahjong.

And perhaps taking into account the differences in power systems across different worlds, this version of the gambling technique has room for 'adjustment'.

He can change the original 'cursed power' into any one of many energies such as 'magic power', 'Honkai energy', or 'imaginary energy'.

However, the effect of 'limitless energy for a short time' that was originally obtained from the bottom of the world by restricting the magic world seems to have been nerfed—it has now been changed to drawing energy from the surroundings.

Once the supply source is blocked, this capability is essentially rendered useless.

but--

As a top-level privileged dog, Jiang Qiao felt this power, which was akin to 'authority', and seemed lost in thought.

The next day, the morning sunlight shone through the gap in the curtains onto her face. Dressed lightly and having slept through the night, 'Alicia' yawned, her askew shoulder strap revealing a glimpse of her skin. A quick glance revealed that the fairy Airi was still fast asleep, with a few glistening drops of saliva at the corner of her mouth, looking incredibly cute.

This prompted Jiang to pinch the baby-chubby cheeks.

"It's dawn." The fairy Ellie, awakened by the movement, rubbed her eyes, but quickly noticed the drool that had streamed down her face and her cheeks flushed. "I...I...I..."

"Hmm~ I didn't see anything?"

The pink-clad girl had a half-smile on her face.

After tidying up their clothes and appearance, the two, one big and one small, arrived at the cafeteria. As the scale of the Fire Moth expanded, the cafeteria inside the Fire Moth also became much larger, and the number of people also increased. Walking through the cafeteria with the fairy Ellie, Jiang Qiao greeted the familiar people in this body from time to time. Her gaze slowly fell on the green-haired boy in a corner.

"...Kosmo?"

Although she didn't see the whole picture, Jiang Qiao recognized the other person's identity just from that familiar back view. After all, as a perfect life form, the Herrscher's memory is quite powerful.

'Alicia' raised an eyebrow, looking somewhat surprised—at the same time, he noticed that Kosmo seemed to be talking to someone... a single-ponytail orange-haired girl.

Jiang Qiao searched through her memories but couldn't find any recollection of 'Alice' in her previous memories... She was a strange girl; given Alice's personality, it was absolutely impossible for her not to remember a beautiful girl.

It's also difficult to find a corresponding person in the memories belonging to 'Jiang Qiao'.

Ultimately, he accessed the memories of "Paradise Love" stored within "Feathered Dust".

At that moment—the answer came to mind.

One of the original eight Fusion Warriors – Desdobia.

Of course, she obviously doesn't have the title she was given before.

"Hmm, the timing is about right."

Jiang Qiao nodded knowingly.

In Alicia's memory, Destobia and Kosmo were newcomers who joined the Firemoth during the Fourth Great Honkai Impact, became psychic-sensory fusion warriors after the Seventh Great Honkai Impact, and then... died in front of Kosmo during the Eighth Great Honkai Impact.

As far as I can remember, she and Alicia had a very good relationship... or rather, Desdobia had a good relationship with most people. She would prepare all sorts of little gifts for others on important occasions, making her a socialite second only to Alicia among the most popular socialites.

After filtering through the information about Desdobia, Alicia approached her 'prey' with a tray full of food.

"Hmm~ Would you mind if I shared a table with you?"

"...!"

Upon hearing the voice and seeing 'Alicia', Kosmo was greatly alarmed. If he hadn't been alone, he might have already been considering how to make a run for it.

Unlike Kosmo's fear, the orange-haired ponytail girl, Desdobia, showed a surprised expression upon seeing him:

"Eh--"

"Of course, of course, we'd love to welcome Alicia-senpai!"

Among these moths drawn to fire, there is practically no one Alicia can't handle.

Just hearing about her deeds would likely inspire awe and admiration in any newcomer for this "hero of fire" who personally fought against the "Second Herrscher" during the Second Great Collapse.

In fact, after learning about Alicia's glorious achievements, Kosmo was quite impressed—wasn't she the 'hero' he had always imagined?

However, Jiang's seductive theory that "fairies" are stronger than "heroes" really frightened Kosmo. In order to defend his gender, Kosmo now sees "Alicia" like a mouse sees a cat.

Was joining the Firemoth your own decision?

Holding her tray, Jiang Qiao sat down and smiled at Desmond Biscuit, but glanced more at Kosmo, before asking her question.

"Ha—Amo, do you know Alicia-senpai?"

“Well, we met once in New Zealand… uh, no… twice… oh, it should be three times! Three meetings.” The pink-clad girl responded, counting on her fingers as she spoke… Strange, why count on her fingers for something so simple—Jiang subtly lowered his hand, manipulating [Alice], revealing an awkward yet polite smile.

"..."

Kosmo was completely baffled.

I think I've only met the other person once in total, right?

(Could it be that the other party is trying to get close to me...? I probably don't have anything that would make the famous Fire Chaser pay attention to me.)

Thinking of this, Ah Mo's eyes became slightly more wary.

(...I hope she doesn't actually want to teach me how to be a fairy... Oh well, it's best to avoid contact with her as much as possible.)

Thinking this way, and out of politeness as a junior and gratitude for being saved, Kosmo still answered Jiang Qiao's question:

"Yes, it was my own decision."

"Oh, he must want to be a hero~ I don't understand boys' thinking. What's so great about being a hero?"

It's clear that Kosmo and Desdobia have a very good relationship. The latter waved her hand, revealing the former's thoughts, which made Kosmo somewhat embarrassed.

Although he wanted to be a hero and had been operating privately under the name of Dark Night☆Hero, bringing this up directly... given Kosmo's somewhat shy personality, he would feel a little ashamed, like his chuunibyou (adolescent delusions of grandeur) had been exposed.

"A hero..."

Jiang Qiao sighed softly at this:

"Alright, since this is your choice, I have no reason to interfere."

He didn't actually object to the heroes joining the Fire Chaser, but Jiang Qiao didn't want them to make the decision to join the Fire Chaser because of 'rash' thoughts, otherwise they would definitely end up battered and bruised.

For example, Kevin-Mei's personality dictates that she will absolutely not get involved in any romantic relationships before achieving her own goals.

Just as Dr. Mei said, "The relationship between Kevin and me has never been fair. I have to sacrifice others, sacrifice a lot, and even sacrifice Kevin for civilization, but that simple and honest boy will always stay by my side without complaint."

Perhaps Kevin truly won't regret it. Recalling that man's 50,000-year perseverance, if given another chance to choose, the big boy named Kevin would still choose to fall in love with Mei.

But if MEI were given a chance to choose again—she would probably… no, she would definitely choose to refuse.

Kevin... deserves better. Kevin will only be happier without her.

After all, a man named Kevin is definitely not the type to give up on himself or abandon himself just because he was rejected by the one he loves.

And Kosmo...

Although the reason of becoming a 'hero' may seem absurd and frivolous to many people, Jiang Qiao knew very well that it was the belief that the green-haired boy in front of her held onto.

but--

Are you really not going to consider my suggestion?

'Alicia' still harbors some wicked intentions.

Turning Kosmo into a cute girl would be really fun.