Hatsune Miku turned out to be Black Rock Shooter's sister... Well, Lin Luo was certainly stunned. What else could he do but marvel at the Creator's ingenuity in linking them in such a way? Never mind how the two sisters felt about it; why was Black Rock the older sister and Miku the younger?

After all, Miku appeared before Black Rock Shooter. Back when Black Rock first emerged, there were even rumors that she was a corrupted version of Miku. Logically, shouldn't the one who arrived first be the older sister, and the later arrival the younger? Did this world operate not on the principle of first-come, first-served, but on sheer power? Might makes right?

"Is something wrong?" Black Rock tilted her head, looking at Lin Luo with slight confusion.

"No, nothing, just choked a little," Lin Luo waved his hand casually. He felt that dwelling on such matters would eventually lead to the depletion of his brain cells and death. Since even the Seed of the Holy Stone had run away from home, it wasn't that hard to accept Black Rock Shooter and Miku becoming good sisters.

Then again, first Mercury Lamp's arbitrary adoption of a father figure, then the random intrusion of the Seed of the Holy Stone, and now this Black Rock/Miku situation... Since arriving in this world, strange occurrences seemed to multiply. What was causing this shift? The root cause... was it really the God War?

Tsk. Lin Luo suddenly felt his mind a mess, like a 21st-century person living in the same city as a troglodyte—everything felt jarringly out of place.

Forget it. Where there's a will, there's a way. Let's just pretend nothing happened.

In any case, Lin Luo solemnly promised Black Rock Shooter that he would definitely help her find Miku-chan. He felt a slight anticipation about meeting the world's number one princess and the Leek Girl. After a few more words with Black Rock Shooter, he realized that snack time was fast approaching.

"Let's go have some snacks. You didn't eat much earlier, did you?" Lin Luo smiled gently and offered his hand to the girl.

The girl hesitated for a moment, but finally reached out, nodding softly, "Mm."

It might have been an illusion, but at that moment, Lin Luo thought he glimpsed a fleeting smile on the girl's face.

"Black Rock," Lin Luo said seriously and firmly while they walked, "Remember to wear an extra layer of clothing from now on."

"Why?" Black Rock asked, tilting her head.

"This... gives the wrong impression." Black Rock Shooter was clad in only four items: underwear, a short tunic, a bra cup, and a cape. Nearly two-thirds of her body was exposed. Although she was flat-chested, which didn't create a particularly jarring imbalance, Lin Luo felt he needed to issue a warning.

"It's easier for fighting," the girl offered a reasonable explanation.

"Adding a layer inside the cape wouldn't impede your movements."

"It's hot; this keeps me cool."

"...Fine, I don't mind how you dress at home, but if you go out in the future, you must remember to wear an extra layer underneath, understood?"

"You're strange."

You're stranger, walking around all day in just a bra cup. Even shamelessness has its limits.

...

"I've come to Hebei province to see your wife..." As soon as he entered the snack room on the right side of the first floor, Lin Luo suddenly heard an extremely familiar voice. Instinctively looking over, he saw a domineering man with a very distinct hairstyle angrily slamming a table on the huge LCD screen in the room, spitting out words that induced immense pressure: "Damn... Stalin!"

The Führer, you truly are omnipresent.

"..." Looking at the scrolling text flooding the screen, dense to the point of being comparable to the sakura bullet-hell released by Yuyuko-sama in the Kaleidoscope, Lin Luo felt utterly speechless.

"Why are you all watching this sort of thing?" Lin Luo looked toward the women in the room. Everyone was there except for a few SABERs and Black Dragon MM; there were twenty to thirty people in total, all watching the big screen with relish.

"Mm," Misaka replied while eating a snack, "This Bilibili site is quite interesting; it's quite fun."

Hearing you say that makes it even more entertaining for me.

...Happy times always pass quickly. Three days vanished in the blink of an eye, bringing them to the agreed time with Rei to travel to the Weapon Race world.

Lin Luo spent these three days in comfort, mostly either making snarky remarks or being the target of them; fighting was almost entirely absent from his schedule. Occasionally, however, a small skirmish would erupt, such as when he quietly visited Misaka's room at night...

Of course, aside from leisure, Lin Luo didn't neglect serious matters. He had completely absorbed all four Heart Tomes. Since the world level of the Weapon Race would be relatively low, his Rule Power would certainly be severely restricted. It was also unknown if Reverse Rules would work. Therefore, having extra strength to cope with any potential unwelcome intrusions was always a good safeguard.

Kousaka Kirino's Tome of Sorcery granted him a degree of magical ability—mastery over six elemental systems.

Mo Xinming's Tome of Nen granted him the ability to utilize Qi—Aura Sensing.

Li Chen's Tome of Strength provided Lin Luo with even greater physical fortitude—Innate Divine Strength.

Finally, Tang Jing's Tome of Seduction... This one was quite tricky. After absorbing the Tome of Seduction, Lin Luo gained an ability he never would have imagined: Aura Shift.

If understood purely by its literal translation, it wasn't immediately obvious. But after actually using it, Lin Luo was thoroughly shocked. This Aura Shift wasn't about making his presence more distinguished; it was a transformation between masculinity and softness... Simply put, if he activated that ability and wore women's clothing, externally, apart from his physical body, he would look exactly like a young girl.

And this ability could even level up, from the outside in... Lin Luo had no desire to become a cross-dresser or be feminized. After learning the true nature of that ability, he swore never to use it again; he had no interest in becoming an "older sister figure."

Then there were the two World Hearts: the Heart of Space... Lin Luo had a prime candidate in mind for this one. Although the Heart of Perversion would be the most suitable for that person, the Heart of Perversion likely didn't exist, and the compatibility between the Heart of Space and her probably wouldn't be low.

Of course, whether to allow that person to integrate it would be up to her, and there was no opportunity right now. But since a candidate was already chosen, Lin Luo wasn't too anxious, storing the Heart of Space in the Contract Tome.

The bigger issue was the other World Heart. It had no ranking, no title, just two question marks—a complete mystery. This perplexed Lin Luo greatly. He couldn't tell if it was due to his insufficient level or some other reason, so he could only wait for later.

After taking a moment in his room to familiarize himself slightly with the abilities he had just acquired, and seeing that it was nearing noon, Lin Luo slipped out of his room.

In the ground floor hall, everyone was ready. Some held luggage, others carried packs; they looked less like adventurers setting off and more like a touring group.

Lin Luo felt a bit speechless, but thinking that the Weapon Race world wasn't overly dangerous, he let them be. It wouldn't hurt to treat it as a trip to a different world.

"Master, boo hoo hoo..." Knowing Lin Luo was heading to another world, the three head maids wept bitterly.

"Alright, alright, I'm not leaving forever. Are you holding a funeral?" Lin Luo said with mock anger, and the maids managed to restrain their sobs slightly.

"Sigh, Rin Tohsaka's days as a 'Golden F*cker' are finally over," Rin sighed, lugging a large suitcase, uttering words that made no sense.

"You could have chosen not to go, you know," Lin Luo couldn't help but roll his eyes. This girl was clearly one of the most excited, yet she pretended to be reluctant—truly deserving of a spanking.

"How could I not go?" Rin retorted loudly, then blushed, scratching her cheek with her finger, saying somewhat shyly, "Anyway, I brought plenty of gold. Even if I go to another world, I should still be able to be a Golden F*cker..."

So that suitcase was full of gold... Lin Luo was speechless.

Then again, the way Rin said 'Golden F*cker' was quite evocative. She seemed to be the one who coined the nickname 'Golden Flash' (Kinpika) for all the wealthy people, a nickname that the Hero King Gilgamesh also came to bear, originating from her mouth.

After some lively banter, about ten minutes later, the group arrived at the atrium and materialized the Contract Tome, summoning the Starlight Avenue. However, the moment the Starlight Avenue appeared, Lin Luo’s expression abruptly changed.

"What is it? Another unexpected event?" Misaka asked instinctively, suddenly having a bad feeling. Whenever Lin Luo made that expression, it meant trouble was brewing.

"Well, it certainly counts as unexpected," Lin Luo scratched his head awkwardly, feeling a bit lost.

"Don't tell me another enemy has arrived," Evangeline snorted, though a hint of excitement flickered beneath her displeasure.

"No enemies, but..." Lin Luo paused, then said to the women with resignation, "I think many of you will have to stay behind."

"Huh? What does that mean?" Rin immediately asked, while the others looked equally puzzled.

Lin Luo spread his hands, smiling bitterly, "Because the Starlight Avenue can only accommodate three people."

"Three people?" Misaka was greatly surprised. "Didn't it hold many people before?"

Lin Luo nodded, then shook his head. "Things are slightly different now compared to before. Before we arrived here, we hadn't formally entered the God War; it was still the prologue, so there weren't many restrictions. But now that the God War has officially begun, the passenger limit on the Starlight Avenue is one of those restrictions."

"How can there be such an unreasonable restriction?" Misaka was quite unhappy, and most of the others looked worried too. After all, besides Lin Luo and Rei who had to go, the remaining eleven people had less than a one-in-ten chance.

"Actually, I think this restriction is quite normal," Evangeline offered a different opinion. "If there weren't such a restriction, I'd find it strange."

"What do you mean?" The girls looked at Evi with some surprise.

"Consider this: if all of us could ride the Starlight Avenue to another world, what do you think would happen if our combined strength encountered other Walkers?" Evangeline countered.

"Uh," Rin suddenly understood, pressing her forehead and saying gravely, "It would probably be a one-sided massacre."

Evi nodded. "Exactly. The God War definitely wouldn't allow such an unfair situation to arise. Moreover, based on some subtle clues we've seen, we are often the ones in a disadvantageous position."

"Is there no other way?" Misaka asked with a frown. "Are we all stuck here? Wouldn't that mean we're completely useless?"

"Not exactly," Lin Luo shook his head. "I didn't finish speaking. When I say only three people can go, I mean only three can ride the Starlight Avenue. But once we arrive in that world, I can summon the rest of you over."

"Summon?" Everyone was stunned again.

"Yes, similar to the Heroic Spirit summoning in the Holy Grail War. Of course, what I summon aren't Heroic Spirits, but Contractors."

"But isn't that the same as going together?" Misaka expressed her confusion.

"There is a difference. Summoning also has limitations, just like analyzing world rules. Only after reaching a certain level can I summon the Contractors of that world," Lin Luo explained. After speaking, his gaze swept over the women one by one. "So, you need to decide among yourselves now. There is only one spot left; who will go?"

"I won't go," Lili was the first to withdraw. In her view, since the world wasn't very dangerous, whether she went or not made little difference. Besides, she could continue her quest to conquer the Little Dragon Girl here. Honestly, the allure of being a Dragon Knight was much stronger than touring another world.

"Do the Heroic Spirits count as one slot?" Rin glanced at Lili and asked, since Heroic Spirits are summoned using Command Spells.

"Yes," Lin Luo nodded. "Since they also hold the status of Contractors, anyone who is a host of a World Heart or a Contractor counts as one."

After a brief discussion, all the Heroic Spirits withdrew. Black Rock Shooter and Evi hadn't signed contracts with Lin Luo yet, so they temporarily didn't participate. The remaining five—Misaka, Rin, Mugino, Saten, and Mercury Lamp—all wanted to go.

"Let's draw lots to decide; that way, everyone will agree," Rin finally used her unique wisdom to propose a solution after a stalemate.

A few minutes later, she took a box from Saten and said solemnly, "There are five slips of paper in here. The rule is simple: whoever draws 'Go Traveling' gets to go. Everyone relies on luck; no complaints."

"Fine, this method is acceptable. I'll go first then," Mugino nodded and reached into the box. However, being first didn't guarantee success; the slip she drew read, "Go to Hell."

"Did you write this?" Mugino's mouth twitched, and she glared fiercely at Rin.

Rin, however, was unconcerned, holding the box out to the other three.

Saten drew second, but unfortunately, what she drew was... "Go to Class."

Two were eliminated, leaving only three slips. Misaka and Mercury Lamp exchanged a look and reached into the box almost simultaneously. When they pulled out their slips, one read, "Go Babysit," and the other read, "Go Sleep."

"Haha, this way I don't have to draw!" Rin laughed triumphantly.

The result was decided. Although Misaka and the others were somewhat unwilling, there was nothing they could do if they lost; they couldn't cheat and start over.

Thus, the final occupants of the Starlight Avenue were only Lin Luo, Rei, and Rin. Under the gaze of the assembled women, the Starlight Avenue ascended.

"Hehe... hehe..."

Standing on the Starlight Avenue, listening to Rin's somewhat manic laughter, Lin Luo felt perplexed and asked subconsciously, "Even if your luck is good, you don't have to be this happy, do you?"

"Who says I'm lucky?" Rin glared at him and declared proudly, "I passed based entirely on wisdom."

"Wisdom?"

Rin winked and whispered conspiratorially, "Mm, since they aren't here, I'll tell you. None of the five slips had 'Go Traveling' written on them, so the first four to draw were doomed to misfortune."

"..." Lin Luo was instantly speechless. This girl actually cheated.

Rin Tohsaka, you truly are the Red Devil.

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