I can copy the beautiful girl

“Clang!!!!!!!!!!!!”

She completely ignored what I said, as if she was thinking of subduing me first before saying anything else.

Of course, after all, it was a virtual hunter, so Xing Jianya was confident.

Cavities will erode matter and continue to expand, but there are also ways to shrink them.

That is "with the skeleton".

There is ether in the void, which is as ubiquitous as air. Life and machinery that are completely eroded by this mysterious energy will turn into monsters called "Ethereums".

The time of erosion will vary depending on the individual's physical condition, but no matter what, from the moment one enters the void, it means that one's life has entered a countdown and one must escape in time. Otherwise, once eroded to a certain extent, even if one is not completely eroded and transformed into a "skeleton" and leaves the void, one may still suffer from fatal ether erosion.

However, on the other hand, as long as monsters like "Isabori" are eliminated, the ether activity in the void can be reduced, making the void smaller.

In other words, maybe Hoshimiya was thinking that if she had to kill everyone, she would do it. Maybe she could be lucky enough to kill enough people to shrink the void to the point of spitting her out - provided that she could hold on until then without being completely eroded by the ether.

"I really don't know what a Hollow Hunter transformed into a corpse would be like. I feel sorry for the new Eli."

Hoshimiya's attack finally paused for a moment, and then she attacked again: "Liu and the others will find me in time."

"I'm talking about me. Do you think I'm not as strong as the Hollow Hunter?"

Xing Jianya paused again: "What do you mean?"

"What I mean is, why do you think I only used Bomb to enter the Hollow and become a rope maker? It's because my Aether aptitude is not high at all! If I were to be transformed into a skeleton, would you be confident that you could kill me?"

Xing Jianya finally stopped and stepped back, looking serious and earnest: "Are you telling the truth?"

"Do you think it's necessary for me to lie to you?"

"We must get out immediately."

It seems that she has finally realized the seriousness of the situation.

With my strength, if I really become a skeleton, I'd better give up and destroy this world.

"How can we find a way out? Do you have any ideas?"

"Have you ever heard of the term 'maze-solving algorithm'? To put it simply, a cavity is a maze. With enough basic data, even the most complex maze can be solved. This is a mathematical discipline that has been systematically studied since ancient civilizations, and it's considered a fundamental skill for ropemakers. Although many people don't care much about it these days, after all, there are carrots. Or they can use high-performance computers to calculate it."

Simply put, it's the difference between mental arithmetic and computer arithmetic. Who would bother doing math in their head when a computer can do it for them? My whole family uses Fairy to do all the math now, isn't it? But when computers aren't available, you can see how learning a seemingly useless skill can actually be beneficial.

After all, computers may be lost or broken, but the knowledge you have learned will always be in your brain.

I've already started moving, heading off in a random direction, and continue explaining, "Basic data, in simple terms, is void observation data. Isn't the most common job for investigators from the Investigation Association when they enter and exit voids to set up devices to collect void observation data, or to retrieve the latest observation data from existing observation data piles? That observation data is the cornerstone of void exploration and the raw material for making radishes. As long as I can find the observation data piles, I can make simple radishes."

Following my words, Hoshimi Miyabi, who was walking beside me, fell silent for a moment. Then, she suddenly asked, "Why do you want to be a rope maker? With your abilities, even if your ether aptitude isn't high, you can definitely join the investigation team, right?"

"Of course, it's for reasons I can't explain. But personally, I prefer a life without constraints, so becoming a rope maker is a natural fit."

As I said this, I had already seen the observation data pile and walked straight over.

"Ya, I leave the battle to you. Don't let anyone disturb me. I need to focus on reading the observation data."

"...Are you willing to trust me with your back?"

"We are now in a relationship between a rope maker and his agent. I have no reason to distrust you, right?"

"Does your trust stem from confidence in your own abilities?"

"Even if you don't have any strength, I will still trust you. After all, I know you."

"But I don't know you."

"If you want to know more about me, you can do so anytime. I can take off my clothes right now and let you examine me as you please. But in exchange, you have to take off your clothes as well. Of course, you don't have to take off your black stockings; it's better if you keep them on."

"...I'm not very good at dealing with jokes like that."

"This is no joke either."

"Then I'll chop you up."

"Sorry, it was a joke."

I pushed away the blade that was immediately across my neck, shrugged helplessly, and began to concentrate on reading the data. "By the way, one last thing, when you cut off the bullet aimed at Perlman, I saw something splashed on your knife. I'm afraid there might be something wrong with your knife, so it's better to be careful."

"...Don't worry, I'll pay attention."

"It's a good thing not to reveal your flaws in front of someone who might be your enemy, but hiding your problems for this reason could also have serious consequences. Never mind. You're an adult after all. It's up to you to decide whether or not you can trust me."

Although I personally think that I am not trustworthy, but maybe you may have an illusion?

Volume 143: Chapter We must trust each other!

After a while, I finished reading the first data pile, and then Ya and I continued to look for the next data pile.

Just one is clearly not enough.

And I also need to try to conquer Hoshimiya, but I just don’t know where to start.

"Ya, what exactly do you think it will take for me to conquer you and make you my wing?"

Because I was troubled by this, I decided to ask the person involved.

"Your wings? What do they mean?"

"It means girlfriend."

"Although you are very beautiful, I don't plan to get married right now, although you are very beautiful."

"Why are we suddenly talking about marriage? I don't plan to marry you, do I?"

"Becoming boyfriend and girlfriend means getting married, doesn't it?"

"Who said that? From a legal perspective, you can have many girlfriends and no one will care, but you can only have one wife! I just want you to be my wings, and I have no plans to get married for the time being - what are you doing?"

Grasping the blade that was slashing towards me with two fingers, I looked at Hoshimiya in disbelief. "I trusted you so much, I gave you my back, and you're going to betray me like this?!"

"I didn't realize it." Xing Jianya said calmly: "My body started moving on its own. I felt like I should chop you down."

"I didn't provoke you or offend you. I just wanted you to be my wing. Is this a crime?"

"It's only natural to want to kill a scumbag when you see him, right?"

"I want to speak up for the scumbag! Being a scumbag really isn't a capital crime! There are also scumbag women, okay!"

"You can also go and kill the scumbag."

"The Chief of Anti-Aircraft Section 6 is encouraging others to commit crimes!"

With a weak sigh, I loosened my grip, and Hoshimiya stopped slashing and put the knife back - "Huh!? What?!"

——The scabbard was ejected.

It happened suddenly.

A large amount of fox fire emerged from the sword named "Wuwei", and it seemed to be running wild.

Xing Jianya held the knife with both hands and tried her best to control it.

"Wuwei...? Trying to break free!?"

cut!

cut!

Kill it and you will be free...

Kill!

Kill them!

Cut it down!

Kill it and you will be free!

Comfort with a knife!

Kill them...

It was as if I could hear the knife whispering in various voices.

"See, I told you there was something wrong with your knife."

I looked at Xing Jianya with a smug expression as if I had expected it.

This is what happens when you don't listen to the advice of the rope maker and suffer the consequences.

Hoshimiya looked at me with a difficult expression, as if she had no energy left to speak.

In order to make her admit her mistake, I used the wind to suck the scabbard over while surrounded by foxfire, and then closed the knife.

"Tell me, how do you feel now? Have you admitted your mistake? This is what happens when you don't trust me."

"Huh...Huh...Why...don't you take this opportunity to leave?" Xing Jianya asked doubtfully, "With your strength, you don't need my protection. You can definitely walk out of the cave on your own."

"Didn't I tell you? We're now in a relationship between a rope maker and his agent. It's the rope maker's responsibility to get the agent out of the hole safely. I certainly won't leave you alone."

"………Feel sorry."

"Why should I apologize? I've said before that it's normal to be wary of someone you don't know if they're enemies or not, especially since my strength is no less than yours. I still say that you're an adult now. Whether I'm a good person or a bad person, whether I'm worthy of your trust, is something you can judge for yourself. No one can be held responsible for your choices, so no matter how cautious you are, it's always right."

"...This sword is a treasure passed down from generation to generation in the Hoshimi family. It's been a sharp weapon used by every head of the Hoshimi family to punish evildoers. Since my father forged the scabbard for me, it has never behaved abnormally. Even deep within the core of Hollow Zero, it has never lost control."

I smiled at Hoshimiya's words. "Does that mean you trust me? Then let me repeat. When you split the bullet aimed at Perlman, something splashed onto your knife. That must be what caused the abnormality."

"Why? No, wait, what do you mean…?"

"That's right, the other party's target is not Perlman, but you."

"Why? My coming to the Outer Ring to meet Perlman should have been an accident. Nicole invited me, so I came. Could it be that Nicole...?"

"Do you think that's possible?"

"No way. I trust Nicole."

"You didn't act like you believed Nicole before."

"That's because I trust Liu's judgment more."

"Using Perlman to attack you was probably a spur-of-the-moment decision. That's perfectly normal. After all, a plan is one that can be adjusted at any time based on the evolving situation. However, it's important to remain cautious, as this matter does have some suspicious aspects."

Having said that, I walked towards the data pile and casually threw my edgeless sword to her.

"Anyway, don't fight with your sword for now. Use this instead. Don't worry, even though it's only a one-star weapon, its strength is undeniable."

Xing Jianya took the sword and tilted his head in confusion: "One-star weapon?"

"This kind of thing is irrelevant. Oh, and don't lose this sword. It's only a one-star, but it's very precious. It will accompany me throughout my Genshin Impact career."

I really envy Ying. As a princess, she has changed her sword, but as a hard-working traveler, I will continue to use this sword to brave the abyss, the winter, and even the sky island. Maybe after the Teyvat arc is over, I will use it to bravely explore other planets. When can I exchange it for a five-star sword?!

Not even mentioning the star rating, at least you can give me a new one with better appearance!

"This sword is quite useful."

Hoshimiya didn't understand my feelings at all, and even gave me a good review after killing an Ikai.

"The casting technique is very advanced."

"Well, that's true. After all, it took six countries to withstand even the slash of a god without breaking."

"God? Country?"

"That's something from another world, don't worry about it."

“…Chuunibyou?”

"That's true. After all, everyone has a bit of a chuunibyou, but as we grow older, we become embarrassed and ashamed, so we no longer dare to act cool. But I'm different. I act cool without any scruples—because I'm not playing with a setting, it's all real."

"Chuunibyou."

"It seems you really don't believe what I said about gods and other worlds? I didn't expect that even now, you still have no trust in me!"

"Um...sorry, I believe you."

"That's good. If we trust each other, we can be true companions! Oh, right, I feel like I'm about to be eroded by the corpse. I have to touch my stockings to delay the erosion. So, can you let me touch your stockings? This is also to save me!"

Xing Jianya swung the sword again!

"You really don't trust me at all!!!"

"I'm just not a fool!"