Chapter 18 Benares, The Stigmata System

Looking at the dishes on the table, Lu Ze almost fell into reminiscence. After all, these dishes were once rare and precious. Now…

Now, all that matters is staying alive… In this uncollapsed world, staying alive and enjoying the beauty of life. Although there might be minor flaws, it's still better than a collapsed world, right?

“It’s delicious, isn’t it? Let me tell you, my cooking skills haven’t regressed. Even if you’re not here, I’d still cook for myself.”

Wendy smiled happily and patted Liliya’s head beside her. For some reason, this little blue-haired loli looked so cute. Her maternal instincts were bursting!

“Mmm… so sleepy…”

Liliya rubbed her eyes. Her drowsiness had returned. She quickly took a few bites of her meal and wanted to go to sleep.

“Wait a moment! Eat this before you sleep. This is a good medicine to cure your drowsiness. I had already finished researching it before, but I didn’t get a chance to give it to you…”

Lu Ze took out two packets of medicine and handed them to the little loli in front of him.

“Okay~”

Liliya trusted the Captain 100%. Without hesitation, she took the two packets of medicine and obediently went to sleep. Although it seemed like it was only… noon?

After a while, the Acting Grand Master Jean slowly got up from the lounge chair. Instantly, a wave of dizziness washed over her. She strongly supported herself. It seemed she really wasn’t suited for this game…

Her head felt a bit dizzy…

“What you’re experiencing is normal. After all, as the Acting Grand Master, Jean, you must usually stay up late, right? I suggest you try to avoid staying up late as much as possible. If your body collapses, the consequences will be unimaginable… The Knights cannot be without you.”

Lu Ze handed her a glass of water and pulled up a chair to sit in front of her. He had learned advanced medical skills and even become a qualified counselor to take care of the Valkyries.

After all, with so many things happening on the bridge every day, it was normal for someone to be in a bad mood or fall sick. He felt like he could do everything, which was quite a headache… Believe it or not, I can show you a mid-air split right here?

“Mr. Lu, you’re exaggerating. How can the Knights not do without me? You’re being a bit too dramatic. But thank you for your suggestion, I will rest well.”

After speaking, she turned her gaze to Klee beside her. Just then, Klee had also woken up, but perhaps due to a change in perspective, she had suddenly become shorter. Little Klee was still a bit unaccustomed to it.

“Ah, Klee wants to grow up…”

Lu Ze heard this and gently patted her head. However, for the first time, she learned to resist. The little elf shook her head.

“No, no. Even though Brother Lu Ze is a good person, you can’t pat Klee’s head! Otherwise, Klee won’t grow taller!”

Although a bit surprised, Lu Ze didn’t force himself to pat her head, as she had clearly stated her objection.

“Alright, little Klee, do you want to continue playing?”

Upon hearing that she could continue playing the game, little Klee’s small head nodded vigorously. She still wanted to experience the adult’s perspective. Although she didn’t quite understand the plot… it was still very fun!

“Mm… then little Klee should bring friends who haven’t been here before! You’ll get an extra hour of game time for every friend you bring.”

Klee’s eyes immediately lit up. This meant that if she brought ten friends, she could play for ten hours! Moreover, she could share the joy with others! Wasn’t this killing two birds with one stone?

Thus, her little legs ran faster than she ever had, not even as fast when she went fishing with explosives. Acting Grand Master Jean shook her head helplessly. When Klee heard about playing, she could become a little uncontrollable.

“Then Klee’s matters might trouble you later, Mr. Lu.”

After speaking, she quickly followed behind, afraid that Klee might get too carried away and endanger Mondstadt.

“Children, you’re welcome to visit again!”

Lu Ze watched the retreating figures and silently returned to the counter, staring at the screen in front of him, lost in thought. Alas…

“I’ll make the promotional video today! Though my hair might be in danger.”

Wendy was quietly tidying up the kitchen. As a girl who could put others at ease, how could she possibly cause trouble for others?

“Oh right, there should be two lottery tickets. Should I use them?”

He looked at the gashapon machine in front of him and then at the computer beside it. Fine, he’d use them first before working today!

The lottery ticket was slowly inserted into the coin slot, and the screen quickly displayed an image of an airdrop crate slowly descending.

A purple stigmata symbol appeared: Benares. The words were vividly imprinted on the screen. This set of stigmata…

It was practically made for the Herrscher of Thunder, as it increased lightning damage. As for himself… as the Captain, his strength was naturally that of an A-rank Valkyrie, but his attribute was Space!

What use is lightning attribute to me? I can’t possibly use the stigmata to curry favor with the Raiden Shogun, can I? Although… it seems like I could…

“According to host feedback, a new function is unlocked: Stigmata System.”

“Can change stigmata attributes, add stigmata slots, and increase stigmata capacity.”

Lu Ze was slightly taken aback. Good heavens, so this was his cheat arriving? If he had this cheat in the Honkai world, let alone Otto, he could even go head-to-head with the Herrscher of Finality.

With excitement, he opened the system and looked at his stigmata capacity. Initially, there were only three slots. Each additional slot cost ten thousand crystals. Indeed, the price of becoming stronger is to spend crystals. All captains, hurry up and recharge!

“Alas, I knew the system wouldn’t be so kind. Fine, let’s see if I can change the attributes.”

He switched to a different system panel, and the detailed information of the stigmata immediately appeared on the screen. Looking at the lifelike Benares, he couldn’t help but think of that guy Sirin. By the way, could he draw her?

“No, changing attributes costs 1000 crystals! Why don’t you just rob me?! Well, you are robbing me anyway.”

Despite feeling extremely helpless, he honestly paid the crystals. The attribute was immediately changed to Space attribute, and the enhancement value increased significantly compared to before. Then, he dragged the stigmata to the equipment slot and directly equipped it automatically.

Feeling the changes in his body, is this what it feels like to become stronger? Is this what a golden finger feels like? Ahhhhh, why did it only appear after I transmigrated again?

If this function had appeared earlier, I wouldn’t have just been an A-rank Valkyrie. Perhaps I could have saved Ms. Himeko and beaten Otto!

Looking at the lottery tickets in his hand, he resolutely threw them in. Sometimes, you shouldn’t be stingy. The more you hold back, the less you’ll get anything good.