Chapter 3: Milky white skin, a closet full of women's clothing
[Due to the low simulation evaluation, the relevant simulation memory has been automatically synchronized to the host memory.]
Almost in the blink of an eye, Lunelle had an extremely terrible first experience as a man.
Especially the horrifying sensation of having his consciousness suddenly suppressed by an overwhelming force, being tossed around mercilessly, and ultimately perishing—Lunelle never wanted to go through that again!
Though the simulator had forcibly synchronized his memories of death, it seemed to have taken his real-world endurance into account.
As a result, the recollection of his demise was, for once, a rare act of mercy, dulling most of the unbearable pain that could have driven him mad.
Even so, the lingering memories of death alone were enough to make Lunelle, who had ended his first simulation in a single encounter, wail for an excruciatingly long time before finally regaining his senses.
"??? This simulation... is cursed!!!"
When Lunelle finally managed to recover from the aftereffects of being instantly killed, he collapsed onto the ground, his body devoid of strength. Tears welled up in his eyes as he groaned in despair.
If he thought about it carefully, his consciousness had been thrown into the simulation, only to be erased by the Cocoon of the End in an instant.
And when he finally returned to reality, the synchronized memories had him relive a weakened version of his death all over again.
Not to mention, if he counted the time he transmigrated and was blown up not long ago, didn't that mean he had already died three times in a single day?
And despite enduring such an unbearable ordeal, all he had gained was minor resistance to Honkai energy through the guaranteed talent and some bizarre permanent ability whose purpose was completely unknown.
Was he... was he scammed?
"Systema? What exactly are the effects of [Micro-resistance to Honkai Energy] and that weird talent I just acquired? Can you explain it to me?"
Lunelle, who had been tormented to the brink of insanity by his first attempt, had absolutely no courage to start a second simulation.
Even though he had somehow endured it the first time, the pain had been far too real. At this moment, he just wanted to confirm whether or not the so-called rewards were actually worth the suffering he had gone through.
[The host's acquired ability, [Micro-resistance to Honkai Energy], will significantly enhance the host's survivability in the Honkai world.]
[As for the talents obtained by the host, the host must check them through the attribute panel. Would the host like to open the attribute panel now?]
"Open it. I need to see if the rewards I suffered for are even worth it."
Though he knew that his low evaluation likely meant he had only received consolation prizes, Lunelle refused to accept such a miserable outcome. Even if it was just a tiny glimmer of hope, he still held on to the fantasy that maybe—just maybe—this talent would turn out to be something useful.
[Request to open the attribute panel detected. Enabling property panel permissions.]
[Host: Lunelle]
[Basic Attributes]
[Charm: 5+2]
[Intelligence: 5]
[Physical Strength: 3+0.4]
[Note: The average basic attribute value of an adult native to the Honkai World is 5.]
[Special Attributes]
[Honkai Energy Adaptability: 0+2+2]
[Note: The host acquired 2 points of Honkai Adaptability in the first simulation. The average Honkai Adaptability of an ordinary adult male native to the Honkai World is 1.]
[The average Honkai Adaptability of an adult woman in the Honkai world is 5.]
[Due to the influence of the Honkai world's laws, the higher the host's Honkai Adaptability, the more his physique will naturally strengthen. However, as a male, the host's adaptability-to-physique conversion rate is ten to one.]
[Talent:]
[Guaranteed Bottom Line (Gold/Simulation Exclusive Passive): When the host's simulation rating is lower than E, it will not be a total loss. The penalty for simulation failure will be changed to a random binding of a special permanent talent.]
[Milky Snow Skin (Quality Unknown/Permanent): One of the special permanent talents granted by the guaranteed bonus (gold).
As the name suggests, it bestows the host with skin as white and tender as frost and snow, along with a unique milky body fragrance that only beautiful girls can perceive.]
[Once the permanent talent is bound, it cannot be removed and will remain in effect permanently!]
[Affected by this permanent talent: Host Charm +2, Honkai Energy Adaptability +2.]
[Host Special Relationship Status:]
[The Will of the Honkai does not deem you qualified to be favored at the moment.]
[The Cocoon of the End is temporarily unwilling to acknowledge your presence.]
[In the Sea of Quanta, a special existence senses a faint familiarity from you.]
[Overall Evaluation: A weak little otaku with abysmal physical strength, yet with skin more flawless and radiant than most girls, making your charm exceed normal standards. Unfortunately, you are a boy.]
"I never expected that this seemingly useless talent would turn out to be far more valuable than I imagined!"
After examining his attribute panel, Lunelle was surprised that what he initially thought was just a consolation prize had granted him a significant boost.
Logically, a talent that merely enhances one's complexion shouldn't be capable of increasing charm, let alone providing a full two points of Honkai adaptability. How exactly did it work?
Considering the attribute panel's metrics, an average adult in a Honkai world has base attributes of 5, yet their Honkai Energy Adaptability is typically only at a meager 1 unit.
"Well, whatever. Based on the panel's description, after just one simulation, my Honkai adaptability has already reached a level that ordinary men in this world could never hope to attain."
However, Lunelle had no time to dwell on this enigma. In just three days, the Honkai disaster would descend upon Nagazora City, and he had no choice but to prepare.
Honkai Energy Adaptability was a vital attribute tied to survival. The higher he could raise it before the impending catastrophe, the better his chances of making it through alive.
"But still, the cost of each simulation is a bit too much for me to bear!"
Although Lunelle's current Honkai adaptability had already reached four points—putting him on par with most of Gousha's male counterparts in this world—it was still far from enough.
(T/N: Idk who Gousha is either)
The outbreak of the Honkai would soon plunge Nagazora City into chaos, where nearly all its men and women, apart from the main protagonists, would succumb and transform into zombies or dead soldiers.
At present, his adaptability to Honkai energy was merely at the level of a normal girl in this world. It was still insufficient to ensure his survival.
To Lunelle, the only way to secure his life before the Herrscher crisis fully erupted was to push his Honkai Energy Adaptability to at least double that of a normal Honkai world woman. Perhaps then, he would stand a chance at survival.
Feeling the tangible improvement in his strength through the simulator panel, Lunelle, who had been tormented by the literal "dead memories" of past failures, felt a renewed sense of clarity and hope.
However, something suddenly felt off.
The moment he gained the permanent skin-enhancing talent, Lunelle noticed that his entire body felt uncomfortably sticky.
It was reminiscent of a cultivator taking a marrow-cleansing pill, with all the accumulated dirt and impurities being expelled from their body.
Overwhelmed by the urgent need to wash off the filth, Lunelle quickly approached the wardrobe in his current residence, searching for some loose-fitting home attire.
But when he opened it, he was completely dumbfounded.
Why was his small wardrobe filled with nothing but women's clothing?
And upon closer inspection, why did this wardrobe and its contents seem...
Strangely familiar?
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T/N: Damn is this fic annoying to translate, my only knowledge on honkai is the beginning and some previous era stuff from fanfics.
I'm only doing this cause the mc a bottom and its yuri(well, gender bender yuri, which in some cases are better), how far ive fallen.