"The Herrscher of Reason!"

The mechanical female voice delivered the final, declarative conclusion.

Whoosh! All the dazzling data streams and spinning design blueprints instantly converged and merged into the spirit armor on his body, like rivers flowing into the sea.

This changes the blue light path on its surface from dazzling to a calm, flowing state.

The crown of reason at the back of his head steadily emitted a faint light.

As all the light gradually faded, a Herrscher girl with long, ice-blue hair, wearing technological armor and a blue and white dress, appeared gracefully.

Her eyes sparkled with a captivating charm, her slender fingers gently brushed the strands of hair across her chest, and a mesmerizing smile, both innocent and alluring, graced her lips.

When she parted her lips slightly, her voice, clear yet alluring, uttered: "This feeling... is so wonderful..." Her voice was like a spring breeze caressing the heartstrings, each syllable exuding a fatal attraction.

The Herrscher girl, clad in blue and white spirit armor, tall and slender, exuding both a sense of technology and mystery, has officially made her debut.

Chiin (in her spirit form) looked at her newly transformed hands and excitedly snapped her fingers—and then tragedy struck.

Chapter 5: The Beginning of Social Death?

Chapter Five: The Beginning of Social Death?

On the streets in the early morning, Phoenix Institute's Chien-in is rushing towards the school at an almost frantic pace.

He looked...quite impressive.

A shiny gold chain, as thick as a finger, was suddenly hanging from the collar of his once neat school uniform jacket—this was the result of his attempt that morning to "repair" the school uniform back to its original state using his rational abilities.

It is a product of a severely distorted understanding.

His jacket was open, revealing a pure white T-shirt underneath, with two extremely arrogant black characters printed on the chest: "The Strongest".

In addition, there was his messed-up hair from the "ability test disaster" that morning and his dark circles from not sleeping well.

And the bandages wrapped around his arms and fists for cleaning gave him a strange aura of "I'm sleepy but I'm very social."

"OH MY GOD! This outfit looks like I just escaped from a rap music video set! That damn gold chain! It's so heavy it's choking me! And that 'ultimate' T-shirt... God, I look like some couch potato who's been eating instant noodles like crazy and gained weight around her waist that shouldn't exist! It's all that bastard Aha's fault!"

As Chiin ran, he gritted his teeth and muttered under his breath, "Making a can of cola turns into boiling blue engine oil! I wanted to connect to WiFi, but they forcibly changed the network name of the entire building to 'Long Live Lord Chiin'! What kind of human suffering is this?!"

Just as he wished he could dig a hole in the ground with his toes and disappear into it, a familiar voice came from behind him.

"Chien-in? Wait for us!"

Senin froze, slowly turned around, and saw Itsuka Shido and his sister Itsuka Kotori.

(GOD DAMN IT! It's a story about a pure-hearted, herbivorous male protagonist and his devilishly arrogant younger sister! Oh no, is my perfect disguise going to be exposed?!)

Shido stared wide-eyed at his outfit, his mouth opening and closing repeatedly before finally managing to squeeze out a sentence:

"Chiin...? Your...your new look...is quite...quite unique, isn't it?"

His gaze swept back and forth between the dazzling gold chain and the "Strongest" T-shirt, his expression indescribable. "Is this the latest trendy style?"

(Unique? HOLY SHIT! This kid actually called it unique! Has Tohka eaten his fashion sense?! Wait, Tohka hasn't even appeared yet... Anyway, his taste is hopeless!)

Kotori, who was standing next to her, had a lollipop in her mouth. Her eyelids, which had been drooping from staying up all night dealing with the "new spirit" incident last night, suddenly lifted when she saw Chiin, and a look of surprise flashed across her face.

(OH NO! Could this be a hidden commander mode? Can someone instantly transform into a commander while wearing a white silk harp? No… she just seems a little sleepy. Thank goodness! If she had seen through me, I would have been doomed! After all, last night I probably played a game of Need for Speed… or Grand Theft Auto, right under her nose? At least I managed to be a five-star good citizen for once.)

Chiin forced out a nonchalant (distorted) smile: "Haha...that's right, a little bit of personal...performance art. Expressing a rebellion against the mundane everyday!"

(GEEEEZ! What idiot am I spouting?! This excuse is so lame! It's like saying, "I'm an alien, nice to meet you!")

The little voice inside Chiin's mind was detaching from his body, grabbing a telephone pole by the street and frantically banging his head against it, trying to lessen the feeling of social death.

“…Wow.” She looked Chiin up and down, her tired brain seemingly unable to process such avant-garde fashion information, and in the end she could only give a dry comment.

"...very energetic."

After saying that, he yawned again and continued to immerse himself in his sleep-deprived world, temporarily not connecting the conspicuous show-off in front of him with the motorcycle-riding genius from last night.

Qianyuan internally roared, "What a load of rubbish! It's all because of your good father-in-law, Aha!"

But on the surface, he could only force out a carefree (distorted) smile: "Haha...that's right, a little bit of personal...performance art. Expressing a rebellion against the mundane everyday!"

Shido: "...Oh." (Completely confused but deeply shocked.jpg)

Kotori: (Squinting, she felt this guy was particularly annoying today, but sleepiness overcame all her doubts)

The three of them, each with their own thoughts, walked to the school gate.

Wearing his "strongest" outfit, Qian Yuan finally made it to the break between classes.

The classroom was crowded and noisy, and Qian Yuan's restless nerves and the heavy gold chain on his collar made him feel suffocated.

Qian Yuan strolled to the corridor, leaned against the window, pretending to look at the scenery, but actually wanted to get some fresh air and calm his heart, which was still pounding wildly from the morning's aptitude test and the terrifying experience at the school gate.

(Phew... I can finally catch my breath. This burden of being called "the strongest" was too heavy; my face was almost stiff. I should have asked the system to change the wording on this T-shirt to "normal"...)

Chiin had just breathed a sigh of relief, thinking he had gotten away with it, when suddenly—

A cold, cylindrical object pressed gently against his lower back without warning.

Qian Yuan's blood ran cold instantly! His heart stopped!

(WHAT THEeeeeee——?!)

(Is it a gun?! It's definitely a gun! AST's special forces?! They're here to arrest me! Because I was speeding illegally yesterday? Or because I changed my WiFi name to "Long Live Lord Chiin"? Wait, is that can of motor oil cola some kind of biological weapon? OH MY GOD! Is my life going to end here?! I haven't even had breakfast yet, you bastard!)

He had just unscrewed the tap on his coffee, which he had prepared for lunch, and taken a sip when a cold, venomous feeling, like the gaze of a viper, came from his back!

"Pfft—!" Chiin almost spat his coffee onto the glass, choking and coughing.

His blood ran cold instantly! His heart pounded wildly in his chest, like a heavy metal rock performance!

He didn't even need to turn around! This feeling of being targeted by a high-precision sniper rifle was something only one person in the entire school could exude!

(Here she comes! The ever-present origami master! This is a school, for crying out loud! There are security cameras in the hallways, sister! Does she have to be so dedicated?!)

(Oh no, oh no, oh no! Is it because of the WiFi incident this morning or the engine oil cola?! Is the Origami Master going to settle scores with me?! I knew Aha's silent mode was unreliable! I'm going to die, I'm going to die! Is it too late to transform now?!)

He turned around stiffly, as if in slow motion.

Sure enough, Origami Tobiichi stood silently behind him like a ghost, still with that expressionless face, but her eyes were so sharp they could scrape off a layer of skin.

Chiin forcibly suppressed the cough in her throat and the urge to run away, trying her best to maintain the "strongest" calm (even a little impatient) expression on her face.

He even deliberately jingled the large gold chain around his neck, making a rattling sound, trying to increase his aura.

(Stay calm! As long as I don't panic, she'll be the one panicking! She can't possibly not panic in a 1v1 solo fight against an elf, although theoretically she shouldn't panic at all...)

His mind played out countless tragic endings in a hundredth of a second.

A cold sweat broke out instantly. My body stiffened like a stone, and I even forgot to breathe.

Just as Qian Yuan was about to raise his hands and shout "I surrender, please give me a lawyer," a calm, yet incredibly familiar voice came from behind him.

"Today's".

Her voice was as cold as ever, but the cold object pressed against Chiin's lower back... seemed to have no murderous intent.

Senin stiffly lowered her head, little by little. Origami was holding an open notebook and pen in one hand.

His other hand... was holding a can of iced coffee, the bottom of which had just been pressed against his waist.

Origami expressionlessly shoved the coffee into his hand, saying succinctly, "Intelligence."

"…………"

Chiin stared at the coffee in her hand, then at Origami, who was waiting for her to continue with a serious expression, and remained stunned for a full three seconds.

(SON OF A BITCH! It's coffee! Just a can of coffee! HOOOOOLY SHIT! My heart! My little heart almost jumped out of my throat and started tap dancing! Origami master! Could you please not serve this drink like a professional assassin?!)

(Information exchange! Can you please stop handing me drinks with that gun-drawing gesture, Origami Master?! You almost shortened my lifespan by ten years!)

A torrent of complaints surged within him, but Chiin quickly switched to the composed expression of a seasoned information broker, as if he wasn't the one who had almost wet himself in fear just moments before.

He even weighed the coffee in his hand, his tone practiced: "Hmm, today's 'supply' has been received."

(NICE! Seemingly calm and collected, but the plan is flawless! That's how Qian Yuan is! Let her see what the professionalism of an actor is all about!)

Chiin glanced around skillfully, then lowered his voice: "Ahem, listen up, this is an exclusive secret."

He leaned closer, as if sharing some state secret, "Shido seems to be particularly interested in Nanatsujiya's steamed buns lately. Yesterday, he stared at the convenience store shelf for a long time. Although he eventually bought strawberry milk, I suspect that was just a smokescreen!"

(SECRET MISSION START! Come on, Origami Master, let me show you what top-notch intelligence operations are all about! Watch me expose Shido's little secrets completely!)

Origami's gaze instantly became more focused, and the pen in her hand flew across the notebook as she jotted down notes: "[Target preference: Nanatsujiya Manju (suspected)]".

The professor continued to escalate the situation, his expression as serious as if he were giving an academic presentation:

"Also, the notebook he lent to Xiaoze from the next class last week contained a sticky note that said 'Good luck,' the handwriting was neat, suggesting he had practiced beforehand. Furthermore,"

He paused, then dropped his trump card, lowering his voice even further, "Based on my meticulous observation, he recently switched to a different shower gel, a refreshing sea salt scent. That's detailed enough, isn't it?"

(YES! YES! YES! She's hooked! Completely hooked! This information is enough for her to digest for a whole day! Shido, forgive me, it's all for survival! Brothers are meant to be sold!)

With each point mentioned, the origami recorded faster and faster, and his eyes shone brighter, as if he had obtained a priceless treasure.

She nodded solemnly: "Very valuable. Continue to observe." With that, just as suddenly as she appeared, she turned and disappeared into the crowd.

(WHEW! I finally managed to fool them... Wait, did I betray my teammates too thoroughly? I even mentioned the scent of the shower gel? OH NO! Shido, good luck to you...)

Chiin looked in the direction where Origami had disappeared, and let out a long, silent sigh of relief, feeling as if her back was almost soaked with cold sweat.

(I'm a professional at betraying my teammates... Shido, sacrificing a little privacy is worth it for my life and the harmony of your harem... I guess.)

Just then, the school bell was about to ring. Chiin caught a glimpse of Shido sitting in the classroom, gazing out the window, lost in thought.

He rolled his eyes and figured it out.

(OKAY! PLAN B! It's time to get some information out of this guy and see if he'll have a stroke of luck and run into a beautiful fairy girl today!)

He walked to the classroom door and called out to Shido, "Hey, Shido! Come out for a second, I have something to ask you."

When Shido walked out looking puzzled, Chiin casually leaned against the corridor railing, took a sip of the "hush money" coffee Origami had given her, and asked:

"Nothing much, just wondering what your plans are after school today? Want to go to the arcade for some fun?"

(NICE POSE! Perfect! He looks like a good buddy who cares about his friends! Who would have thought I just sold him for a good price?)

Shido was taken aback by his question, and scratched his face: "Arrangements? Nothing special... I guess I'll just go home and do my homework? And take Kotori to the kids' restaurant, what's up?"

(ARE YOU KIDDING ME?! Nothing special?! Today is your destined encounter day, you idiot! Your life is about to be turned upside down! Okay, this blockhead has absolutely no idea that today is the turning point of his destiny!)

Qianyuan inwardly sighed, but outwardly remained calm: "Oh, it's nothing, just asking. Go back, class is about to start."

Just as Shido turned to go back to the classroom, Chiin and Origami, who was hiding behind the corner wall of the stairs, exchanged a "information confirmed" look.

Origami nodded slightly and disappeared into the shadows again.

(SECRET EYE CONTACT! Perfect! Double agent mission accomplished!)

Chiin sighed and prepared to return to the classroom.

However, at this moment——

Woo-woo-woo-woo!!!

Spacequake alarm! A piercing, unexpected sound echoed throughout the entire school!

A tremendous roar came from afar, and the earth began to tremble slightly!

Qianyuan's expression changed, and he almost crushed the coffee in his hand!

(OHhhhhhh NOOOOOOOOO!!! Here we go again?! This time it really wasn't me! I swear to God! Aha, you're my witness! Damn it, this alarm is even more ear-piercing than my grandma's old-fashioned mobile phone ringtone!)

"—This is not a drill. This is not a drill. Due to the observation of a foreshock, we predict that a spacequake will occur. Residents in the vicinity, please proceed to the nearest shelter as soon as possible. Repeating—"

"A spatial quake?!" Shido, who had just sat down, suddenly stood up, his face filled with astonishment.

Chiin looked out the window at the rising column of dust in the distance, then glanced at Shido, who looked anxious and seemed about to rush out. Her heart pounded.

(HOLY CRAP! Here she comes! Here she comes! Miss Tohka has arrived! Everyone make way!) (AND SO! The show is about to begin!)

Chaos ensues, the show officially begins!

Chapter 6 Ballad of Calamity: Its Name is "Princess"

Chapter Six: Ballad of Calamity: Its Name is "Princess"

The piercing spacequake alarm, like a desperate wail, instantly shattered the afternoon tranquility of Lai Chan High School.

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