This behavior is equivalent to putting a safety lock on the wagtail, preventing it from overusing its abilities and damaging its core, thus forcing it to quit the game prematurely due to self-collapse before the game is over.
To give an analogy, humans also face a similar problem. Human physical strength is much greater than we imagine, but in order to protect the body from being injured by its own strength, the brain usually locks out the exertion of force. Only in critical moments, through the burst of adrenaline, can humans unleash the power deep within their bodies and accomplish all sorts of incredible things.
Wagtails lack such safety locks because they can precisely control their own body strength. Except for a few individuals, most wagtails can do this. However, MBI is also afraid that these wagtails might get carried away and do irrational things, so they use various methods to restrain the wagtails and avoid accidents that are not part of the survival plan.
Li Wei already had a considerable understanding of Sekirei, so he understood many things. After combining information from the anime, manga, and the current timeline, Li Wei had a clear grasp of the Sekirei game and knew how to maximize his own interests.
Uranium Girl said, "I feel that the Sekirei game is full of shady dealings. There are so many things we don't know. If I hadn't met Li Wei, with my personality, I might have suffered a great loss."
Li Wei said, "If you know about this kind of thing, then you should pay more attention to it. Although we have the advantage, we can't underestimate our potential competitors."
Uranium Girl said, "Then when should we go and cause some trouble for those competitors? I can't stand that arrogant guy from the east. I really want to punch that pretentious face of his."
Uranium Girl was referring to Ice Spring, a member of the eastern forces. In this timeline, Ice Spring is a truly enhanced version of a "villain." It's understandable that Uranium Girl dislikes him; wagtails are very perceptive and can sense entities that are incompatible with them.
Chapter 1. Welcoming the New Members
Footsteps approached, and everyone looked over to see Akitsu, who had finished showering and tidied herself up, entering the living room accompanied by Matsu.
Song laughed and said, "Ta-da! Freshly baked No. 1, how about it, isn't it beautiful?"
Akitsu wore a moon-white kimono, her silver-white shorts were neatly styled and smooth, and her face had a slightly indifferent expression. Combined with her full curves, she looked like she had stepped out of a painting.
Before, she was wearing a dirty hospital gown, looking like a disheveled cat, and gave off a very wretched feeling. But now, after changing her clothes, she gives off a completely different vibe, like a young lady from a wealthy family.
Miya looked at Akitsu and smiled, "It seems the clothes fit quite well, they're not too small."
The advantage of wearing a kimono is that if the body size is similar, you can adjust the details to make it fit. With other clothes, if it doesn't fit, it doesn't fit, and there's no room for adjustment.
Akitsu looked at everyone, and everyone was looking at her. Feeling a little embarrassed by the stares, Akitsu said softly, "I am Akitsu, the Discarded Editor. Nice to meet you."
Hikaru said, "What do you mean by 'discarded'? All I know is that you are No. Akitsu. You are our senior, and a senior should act like one."
The formation of wagtails is the result of many factors, but the earlier an individual is in the formation, the earlier it awakens. Although there are differences in combat strength, in terms of seniority, the earlier an individual is in the formation, the older it is.
Matsu pressed down on Akitsu's shoulder and made her sit down, saying, "Akitsu has just joined our team, and there may be many things she's not used to yet. But we are all your partners. Here, you are not some discarded member. Don't let the opinions of outsiders affect your mindset. Remember, you are no less than anyone else."
"Okay, I understand..." Akitsu said softly.
Song knew that a mental illness requires a mental cure, and Qiujin's inner knot was not so easy to untie, so she was not in a hurry. Moreover, Li Wei was not the kind of person who was biased towards combat power, and he would not discriminate against Qiujin just because she could not ascend to immortality.
After Akitsu finished introducing himself, everyone at Izumo-sou also introduced themselves.
Misai smiled and said, "Today is the first day that Akizu wishes Izumo Manor well. How about we have a beach barbecue party?"
Li Wei said, "Hmm, that's a good idea. We usually use food tablecloths to be lazy, and while being lazy is a pleasant thing, it always feels like something's missing. Grilling yourself is more fun than just eating."
"But we don't have any barbecue ingredients at home," said Uranium Girl.
Thanks to the food tablecloths, the kitchen at Izumo-so is rarely used anymore. Naturally, ingredients and seasonings are no longer stored. Even the food is presented using the food tablecloths, which has made Miya a bit lazier.
Li Wei said, "With me here, are we worried about not having ingredients and tools? Let's go to the beach first."
The girls all headed towards the front courtyard. Akitsu was a little confused, but Matsushita pulled her along with the group. When Uranium Girl opened the paper and wooden sliding door leading to the courtyard, a fresh sea breeze rushed in, the dazzling sunlight, and the cries of seagulls in the distance left her somewhat bewildered.
Li Wei caught up with the group and said, "It's not so convenient to have a barbecue at night, so I adjusted the time. It's around 1 a.m. now, the sunlight is just right, and it won't be too hot."
"Oh, oh, oh, the weather is just right. If we didn't adjust it, it would already be evening!" Uranium Girl laughed loudly.
Akitsu was stunned when she saw the magnificent ocean view in the distance. Having spent some time on Kamukura Island, she was naturally familiar with the sea, but she never expected to be able to see it from here.
Akitsu couldn't hide the shock on his face.
Hu Die said from the side, "Don't be surprised. This is the power of adults, the power to end the Sekirei game and the tragic fate of the Sekirei."
Akitsu wasn't a talkative person, and in this situation, she didn't know how to express her shock. For her, who lacked adjectives, the scene before her was something like "fuck cool!"
Li Wei arrived on the beach, using his magic to alter the most basic material structure. In just a few seconds, the sand was transformed into a grill and charcoal for barbecuing. The charcoal was already lit, emitting scorching heat. Beside it was a large round table used to place various items.
Li Wei pulled out a spare tablecloth from his sea of consciousness and covered the round table. Various kinds of barbecued semi-finished products and seasonings were neatly arranged on the table. The exquisite plating made everything look so high-class.
Hu Die walked to the round table, her eyes scanning the room, memorizing everything so that she wouldn't be flustered when she needed it.
Li Wei's barbecue grill is long enough to grill a large amount of food at once, and everyone can operate it in front of the grill without worrying about crowding.
Hu Die said, "The temperature of this charcoal is actually constant. That's really amazing."
Unlike gas, charcoal cannot be precisely temperature-controlled, but Li Wei managed to do just that.
Li Wei laughed and said, "This thing just looks like charcoal, it's not real charcoal. Barbecue is all about that kind of atmosphere."
The girls went to the round table and took the ingredients they wanted. They all knew how to use the food tablecloth. Even if there were no ingredients on the tablecloth, they could use the search function to find the raw materials in the ingredient library inside the tablecloth. This convenient function made barbecuing quite fun.
As for Akitsu, she didn't know how to use the food tablecloth yet, and the others were teaching her how to use it. This feeling of being valued made Akitsu a little uncomfortable.
Li Wei picked up a large lobster from the tablecloth, used a knife to cut open the shell, removed the top shell, leaving the bottom shell as a bowl, brushed the lobster meat with sauce, and placed it on the grill.
Uranium Girl looked at the lobster, swallowed hard, and leaned her whole body against Li Wei.
"This lobster looks so delicious!" Uranium Girl leaned on Li Wei's back, resting her chin on his shoulder, looking like a gluttonous cat.
"I know what you're trying to say. If you want to eat, get it yourself. These are my shrimp, and I haven't even had a bite yet," Li Wei said with a look of disgust.
Uranium Girl puffed out her cheeks like a hamster, made a face, and said, "You stingy girl, drink it cold."
The uranium girl, dressed in a swimsuit, clung precariously to Li Wei's back. Li Wei could feel her burning heat. He felt helpless about this girl who was like a younger sister, but he quite enjoyed the feeling.
"I really can't do anything with you. We've already finished half of this shrimp, and I'll grill a king crab too," Li Wei said helplessly.
"Hehe!☆" Uranium Girl revealed a cat-like smile.
Chapter 1. Akitsu's Past
Li Wei said, "Uranium Girl, why are you already wearing a swimsuit?"
Uranium Girl laughed and said, "Because I originally planned to go here, but I didn't expect dinner to be a barbecue feast, so it came in handy. It just feels weird to come to the beach without wearing a swimsuit."
Li Wei looked around. Song was wearing her usual light pink cheongsam, Hu Die was still wearing her moon-white kimono, while Guang and Xiang had toned it down a bit and hadn't worn their "initial outfits." They had changed into casual t-shirts and shorts, while Akitsu and Miya were both wearing conservative and traditional old-fashioned kimonos.
"It doesn't matter. I'm not the kind of person who's overly particular about details." Li Wei shrugged. Although it seemed a bit strange not to wear a swimsuit on the beach, it didn't really matter. Common sense doesn't necessarily have to be followed.
Uranium Girl slid off Li Wei's back and came to the round table. Using the control panel, she took out a squid, which was already skewered and semi-finished. After brushing it with sauce, she placed it directly on the grill and started grilling.
Food tablecloths have limitations when it comes to representing food. Living things, like a live cow or a live chicken, are impossible to produce. Of course, producing a whole roasted cow or a beggar's chicken is very simple for a food tablecloth. Inanimate ingredients, such as beef, already killed shrimp, or a headless octopus, can all be easily represented.
Li Wei came up behind Qiu Jin, gently took her hands, and said, "It seems you don't know much about the outside world."
Akitsu was startled by Li Wei's sudden attack, but she didn't dislike the warm feeling. Compared to the others, her movements seemed a little clumsy.
Akitsu said, "When I was in the research institute, I was not allowed to go out, so I could not come into contact with the outside world. I could only learn about the outside world through books and newspapers."
Li Wei said, "Those researchers deserve to die. None of the other wagtails are like you, not even allowed to go out."
Li Wei used mind-reading to access Akitsu's memories. Her days at the research institute weren't easy. Although she wasn't physically abused, she suffered a great deal of mental torment. The researchers at that institute were the "great contributors" to Akitsu's current self-conscious and sensitive personality.
Originally, Akitsu was also being adjusted by Takami Sahashi, but Sahashi had too many Sekirei to adjust and couldn't handle it all, so she distributed some of the Sekirei to various research institutes. The head of the research institute responsible for Akitsu was someone who liked to take advantage of others. Akitsu, who had already been adjusted to the scheduled progress, had demonstrated quite excellent qualities at the time, so this head of the institute seized the right to adjust Akitsu. Compared to the heads of other research institutes, he certainly got a good hand.
However, the ambitious research institute director ultimately botched things. Despite their adjustments, Akitsu failed to achieve the expected results, and the director was punished as a result. Instead of reflecting on his own actions, the director shifted all the blame onto Akitsu, leading to the subsequent events. Akitsu, due to emotional instability, unleashed his powers, causing the institute to explode and collapse, resulting in the deaths of all researchers.
In Li Wei's view, the head of that research institute deserved to die. He had already sent his puppet clone out to collect souls. The researchers in that institute had only been dead for a short time, and their souls had not yet dissipated. He planned to capture all the souls of these researchers and put them into new bodies, so that these researchers could also participate in the "Infinite Reincarnation Competition" he was holding, and enjoy the pain in endless torment.
As of now, Li Wei's puppet avatar has captured more than half of the souls of the researchers at that research institute, with only a few souls remaining to be captured, including the director of that research institute.
However, it's only a matter of time before that unfortunate soul is brought back. As long as the soul hasn't been scattered due to external reasons, Li Wei can bring it back to whomever he wants to capture.
Akitsu said, "Perhaps I should thank them, after all, I met you all."
Li Wei said, "Now, we should be the ones to use, not you. The inability to ascend is not a problem. I didn't bring you back because I needed your combat power, nor out of pity, or for any other purpose."
·Requesting flowers·· ······
Akitsu asked curiously, "Then, Master, why did you come to find me? Matsu-senpai discovered my situation and started paying attention to me. Master, you came to find me at Matsu-senpai's suggestion, right?"
Li Wei said, "I don't know why, but the moment I saw your photo, a voice inside me told me to save this poor girl. So I followed my heart and went to find you."
Akitsu glanced around out of the corner of her eye. Everyone else was laughing and joking as they prepared the barbecue and chatted, not paying any attention to her and Li Wei.
. ....... .......
Akitsu whispered, "Is this what liking someone means?"
Li Wei released Qiu Jin's hand, letting her handle the barbecue herself, while his hand wrapped around Qiu Jin's waist.
Li Wei said softly, "Maybe so. From the moment I saw you, I realized that I seemed to have fallen in love with you."
The other girls all perked up their ears. Although they were still doing their own things, some grilling and some chatting, their attention was all focused on Li Wei and Qiu Jin.
Akitsu felt a little flustered. Her education at the research institute was very limited, and she had no idea how to deal with the situation. So, Akitsu fell silent. However, Li Wei, standing behind her, could clearly see that her ears were bright red, and even her fair neck had a faint pink tinge.
Li Wei said, "Actually, I'm quite greedy; I want everything."
Akitsu said softly, "But if you want everything, you'll easily end up with nothing. I read that in a book. It says something like, 'Ten rabbits in the forest are not as good as one rabbit in hand.'"
Akitsu still didn't understand what Li Wei meant; she remembered the book she had read at the research institute.
Li Wei pointed to the sky with his right hand and said, "Grandma once said that I am a person favored by luck, so all the luck will eventually belong to me. You are my luck."
Chapter 1. Grandma said...
It's not that Li Wei wants to emulate a certain arrogant person, but Li Wei really has such a grandmother. Although the old lady is no longer with us, she firmly believed when Li Wei was young that he was the most important person to accomplish great things.
Li Wei's grandmother firmly believed that Li Wei would have a completely different life from ordinary people.
Li Wei, who was precocious, felt quite ashamed at the time. Unlike other teenagers who would have periods of illness at that age, Li Wei, who was much more mature than his peers, was not sick. So his grandmother's words only made Li Wei feel ashamed, and he never dared to mention "Grandma once said" in front of outsiders.
After that, he fell into the Kamen Rider fandom. When he first saw the protagonist of "Kamen Rider Kabuto," Tendou Souji, the cool guy who walks the path of heaven and cuts through the air, his expression was very strange because both of them had even stranger grandmothers.
However, Li Wei has now accepted this fact. His grandmother firmly believed that he was destined for great things. Perhaps she had inadvertently seen a glimpse of the future. No one can say for sure, but now, he is indeed the kind of person his grandmother said he was destined for great things, although doing great things here can sometimes be a bit unethical.
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