"It actually works?! That's wonderful!"
Hearing the boss' affirmative answer, Ningguang showed a rare expression of excitement.
Her mind instantly blossomed with countless possibilities.
Once the Fake Harmony Star enhanced the Jade Chamber, it might—
Be able to talk?
Grow larger?
Or even become a weapon?!
As for the instability Han Feng mentioned, Ningguang had already mentally prepared herself.
Fake is fake, after all—eventually it will fail.
But if she could even experience the process of upgrading the Jade Chamber, it would be worth it.
At a table inside the store…
Although Childe was reading his manga, he kept an eye on the counter.
Hearing what was going on, he froze.
"Ningguang ALSO got a Fake Harmony Star?!
And she's planning to upgrade the Jade Chamber with it?!"
You can use it THAT way?!
Childe recalled how his own Fake Harmony Star simply flew off like a wild pigeon, and instantly felt deeply bitter.
"If I had known it could be used actively, I wouldn't have let it run away…"
He sighed heavily.
Regret was a bitter poison.
Guess he'd have to come back tomorrow for another try.
At the counter
Just as Ningguang was preparing to leave and test the Harmony Star on the Jade Chamber—
Keqing walked over with her manga in hand.
"Did you already get your reward?"
"Mm, a Fake Harmony Star."
"…A Fake Harmony Star?!"
Keqing was stunned.
Ever since they learned that the Fake Harmony Star could awaken the Vortex Demon God, she knew this thing was no joke.
She didn't expect Ningguang to get something so absurdly powerful!
Her luck was terrifying.
"So you're going back now?"
"Yes. I want to try applying it to the Jade Chamber and see what happens."
Hisssss—
"You're going to use it on the Jade Chamber?!"
Keqing was genuinely shocked.
How did she even come up with that idea?!
Truly Tianquan-level thinking.
But when she calmed down, admiration replaced shock.
She was also curious—what would happen to the Jade Chamber?
So Keqing quickly said:
"Wait for me! I'll go after I get my reward."
"Sure."
Ningguang nodded.
She was curious what Keqing would get as well.
Her last reward had been a cat-transformation ability.
What would she get this time?
The system refreshed.
[Customer Keqing finished reading "A Certain Scientific Railgun". Reward: Railgun.]
[Railgun: Misaka Mikoto's signature move.]
Using electromagnetic induction, launches game coins at three times the speed of sound (1030 m/s).
The Railgun's orange streak is powerful enough to tear apart concrete, and even its shockwave surpasses many wind-type abilities.]
"Keqing's luck exploded today—she got Mikoto Misaka's Railgun?!"
Han Feng couldn't help admiring.
And honestly—
This ability suited Keqing perfectly.
Her Vision was Electro.
Combine that with Railgun…
There might be unexpected synergy.
"Teyvat's version of Mikoto Misaka is about to debut!
Let's see who still dares say 'Keqing only tickles enemies' after this!"
Han Feng grinned.
A beam of radiant light descended.
Keqing felt a massive stream of information pour into her mind, forcing her to close her eyes as she absorbed it.
A moment later, the light faded.
A small pouch of game coins appeared in her hand.
"It really is… the Railgun?!"
She opened her eyes, overjoyed.
While reading the manga, she had thought Misaka's move was incredibly cool— So cool that she planned to go home later and try imitating it herself.
And now she actually obtained it.
Han Feng chuckled, "Yes, it's the Railgun. Those coins are the ammunition."
"Wonderful!"
Keqing could barely hide her excitement.
If they weren't in a public shop, she would've been tempted to test it immediately.
Ningguang smiled and congratulated her.
"With this move, our odds against Osial just got a little better."
Indeed—an attack of this level was clearly no small thing.
"Boss Han, we still have important duties to attend to, so we must take our leave."
Ningguang bowed politely.
She and Keqing still had many preparations to make for the Rite of Parting.
It was rare they even had the time to stop by early in the morning.
"Mm."
Han Feng nodded calmly.
That "important duty" was obviously the Rite of Parting.
Since a certain old man was planning to retire today, the two girls would soon be very busy.
Han Feng's Thoughts
"Now this is getting interesting."
Watching the two women leave, Han Feng's eyes gleamed slightly.
First—
Keqing's Railgun.
A long-range, high-penetration attack. Very useful.
Second— Ningguang's Jade Chamber + Fake Harmony Star.
Now that was the real highlight.
In the original plot, Liyue literally sacrificed the Jade Chamber by dropping it on Osial.
And afterward, people even joked that:
"The Jade Chamber is a strategic weapon.
We promise not to use it unless absolutely necessary."
It was basically the same level of deterrence as a certain small red explosive child.
But NOW?
Now the Jade Chamber might actually become a genuine strategic weapon.
No one knew what would happen after applying the Harmony Star.
But it would almost certainly be far stronger than in the original storyline.
And soon, Klee would also arrive in Liyue.
Then—
Two strategic weapons vs. a Harmony-Star-enhanced Osial.
"This showdown will definitely be different from the original."
Han Feng felt excitement stirring within him.
And judging from the timeline It wouldn't be long now
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