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Soon, the women's novelty turned into practical action. Filled with excitement and anticipation, they began discussing the room allocation, moving around the base's living area, comparing the layout, lighting, and size of different cabins, each searching for their preferred spot.
For a time, choosing a room became their favorite thing to do, and the corridor was filled with their light footsteps and chatter.
Taking advantage of this brief lull in the noise, Luo Jiajun slipped away alone to the gym inside the base.
The space was spacious, filled with various training equipment he couldn't name but which looked quite advanced. The cold gleam of the metal reflected under the soft overhead lights. The air was filled with a clean, constant temperature, completely different from the filth and cold of the post-apocalyptic outside.
I casually found a corner bench for the equipment and sat down, leaning back slightly.
After confirming that no one was around to disturb him, Luo Jiajun had a thought and summoned the game interface that only he could see.
As the pale blue, semi-transparent screen unfolded before him, the [Character Information] panel was quickly brought up, requiring him to conduct a comprehensive review of his current status:
[Character Information?]
Name: Luo Jiajun
Summoning Points Balance: 150
High-value items currently available: [Red Dewdrop Grail Bottle], [Senzu Beans (small bag)], [Digimon - Rosemon], [Legendary Weapon - Redemption]
Bond Badge Special Abilities:
[Resident Evil 3], [Aberration Imprint: Electric Manipulation], [The Sword Bible], [Muzan the Demon Slayer], [Chaos Orb], [Natural Force], [Mana Replenishment], [Deadlock], [Chosen Knight: Rita], [Holy Sword Blessing], [Human Punch Bag], [The Eight Orochi Warriors], [Shadow Step], [Infinite Power], [Universal Capsule Super Plus?]
Special Bonus: [The Incomplete Origin of the Tree of Life]
Special Skill: [Giant Transformation]
Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.
Bonus synergies to be activated:
Archina Dimitrescu - [Aberrant One (1/3)], [Bio-Monster (1/2)]
Zyra - [Fairy (1/3)]
2b - [Mechanical Body (1/3)]
Leda - [Holy Light (1/3)]
Mai Shiranui - [Fighter (1/2)], [King of Fighters (1/3)]
Zhou Meiling - [Scientist (1/3)], [Overwatch (1/2)]
Mizuki Yukikaze - [Gunner (2/3)]
Bayonetta - [Gunner (2/3)]
Mizuki Shiranui - [Warrior (2/3)?]
Yazu Yukari - [Warrior (2/3)?]
Activated bonus synergies:
[Mage (2, Drael, Zyra)]: Mage units have their mana cost reduced by 20% and their mana regeneration rate increased by 50%.
【Swordsman (3, Rinko Akiyama, 2B, Leda, Annerose, Rin Uehara?)】: Swordsman units deal damage with their swords and all speed-related abilities such as agility, reaction speed, running speed, and casting speed by 50%.
【Knight (2, Leta [Chosen One])】: Knight units take 20% less damage; when within 100 meters of the Lord, Knight units gain a 50% bonus to all abilities - this bonus will decay and disappear rapidly within 3 seconds after leaving the range.
【Taimanin (4?, Akiyama Rinko, Mizushiro Yukikaze, Mizushiro Shiranui?, Yazu Murasaki?, Uehara Rin?)】: Taimanin's all abilities are increased by 20%?; when fighting non-human units, Taimanin's damage is increased by 50%, and damage received is reduced by 25%.
【Witch (3, Draiel, Annerose, Bayonetta)】: Witch units gain 20% magic damage reduction and convert 20% of the magic damage they receive into their own magic power.
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After quickly glancing at the information panel, Luo Jiajun subconsciously made a summary in his mind:
'Hmm...actually, there haven't been many changes on my personal side so far, but the team composition, such as the synergy aspects, has seen a lot of data updates!'
What Luo Jiajun was thinking was confirmed by the several red exclamation marks that appeared in the bond data on the information panel.
That's normal, considering that three new members have joined the team at once!
However, the arrival of Mizushiro Shiranui, Yatsushiro, and Uehara Rin has created some awkward situations regarding the team's bond structure.
such as:
1.水城不知火和八津紫的职业羁绊刚好都是【战士】，可战士羁绊的加成条件是3/6/9这样的人数格式来计算，于是队伍里现在便又多出了【战士（2/3）】这样一个只差临门一脚就能激活加成的羁绊。
2. Mizushiro Shiranui, Yazu Yukari, and Uehara Rin are all Taimanin. The arrival of these three women, along with Akiyama Rinko and Mizushiro Yukikaze, instantly boosted the Taimanin synergy—a synergy that Luo Jiajun had previously secretly criticized for having an overpowered bonus—from a 2-person bonus to a 4-person bonus. However, the Taimanin synergy is a 2/4/6/8 format bonus synergy, resulting in a team with 5 Taimanin members. They are just one more Taimanin needed to activate the 6-person bonus, creating an awkward situation.
3. The situation is similar to the Taimanin synergy, except that the bonus is calculated based on the number of Swordsmen (3/6/9). The team already had Akiyama Rinko, 2B, Leta, and Annerose, a total of 4 Swordsmen. Now, with the arrival of Uehara Rin, whose class synergy is also Swordsman, the team now has 5 Swordsmen. However, it's still just one short of 6 Swordsmen, requiring one more to activate the bonus.
In other words, Luo Jiajun is no longer playing true auto-chess games, such as Teamfight Tactics (or Spatula Battle) – if this happened to him while playing these games before the apocalypse, he would be furious or anxious!
The good news is that among the rewards obtained after defeating the legendary bosses, Great Ice Dragon Polez and Dragon Lord Banopald, there is still one [High-Value Supply Box] and one [Proof of the Chosen] waiting for Luo Jiajun to choose to use!
The effect of [Proof of the Chosen] is: "Designate any summoned character and grant any of their synergies an additional +1 effect when calculating the number of characters."
This will perfectly help Luo Jiajun resolve the awkward situation of having 1 player missing from his 5-player [Demon Ninja] or [Swordsman] synergy!
Let's take a look at the specific bonus data for the two synergies:
剑士（3/6/9）：剑士单位用剑造成的伤害，和所有速度相关的能力如肢体敏捷性、反应速度、跑动速度、施法速度等提升50%/100%/250%。
对魔忍（2/4/6/8）：对魔忍全能力提升10%/20%/30%/50%；在对抗非人单位时，对魔忍造成的伤害提升50%，受到的伤害减少25%。
Judging from the data alone, the "all-around ability enhancement" and "non-human special attack" effects of the [Taimanin] bond are indeed extremely powerful, especially the 50% damage increase and 25% damage reduction special attack. When fighting against the non-human enemies that make up the vast majority in the apocalypse, the benefits are frighteningly high. No wonder he thought this bond was "overpowered" before.
However, when Luo Jiajun carefully examined the potential for growth of this bond, he discovered some differences.
因为【对魔忍】羁绊从2人到4人，提升的是“全能力”从10%到20%；从4人到6人，提升的是从20%到30%。也就是说，每提升一个羁绊等级，带来的“全能力”提升幅度是固定的10%。
While the term "all-around ability" is highly valuable and covers a wide range of aspects, the fixed 10% increase seems quite stable in terms of numerical value, and could even be described as somewhat "stingy." Its power largely depends on the "special attack against non-human units" effect, which has an extremely high base value and does not grow.
In other words, even with only 2 people fighting the Demon Ninja, the special attack of 50% increased damage and 25% reduced damage already exists. The main purpose of increasing the number of people is to improve the "all-around ability" of 10% per tick.
Looking at it this way, investing a precious [Chosen One Token] in exchange for an extra 10% boost to all stats doesn't seem to be as cost-effective as it appears? Perhaps the "overpowered" feel of this bond stems more from its strong base special attack than from its growth potential.
In contrast, the [Swordsman] synergy, although its bonuses have clear limitations—only increasing "damage dealt with swords" and "speed-related abilities," without directly boosting strength, stamina, spirit, resistance, etc., making it seem more "specialized"—is surprisingly generous in terms of its numerical values!
The percentage increase is from 50% for 3-player teams to double to 100% for 6-player teams! What does this mean?
This means that the swordsmen in the team, such as Rinko Akiyama, 2B, Leda, Annerose, and Rin Uehara, will see the power of every sword strike they unleash doubled! Their movement will be faster, their attacks will be like a whirlwind, their reactions will be lightning-fast, and even the casting of certain sword techniques or spells will be significantly faster! This extreme enhancement in a specific area will bring about a dramatic improvement in actual combat, especially in high-speed, high-burst battles!
After all, it's a 100% bonus!
This is enough to trigger a qualitative change!
So it's probably better to gather 6 swordsmen first, right?
With this in mind, Luo Jiajun not only made up his mind, but also felt a sense of pleasure.
In other words, the joy of successfully creating powerful synergies when playing auto chess-type games!
The remaining question is: which swordsman in the team should use the [Proof of the Chosen] on?
Strictly speaking, there's no difference. The "Proof of the Chosen" is not the same as the "Chosen One." The latter, based on the "Proof of the Chosen," also enhances the chosen individual's related synergy bonuses. Take Leta, the "Chosen Knight," for example. If the team activates the "Knight" synergy bonus, she will receive more bonuses from that synergy compared to other "Knights"! That's what the "Chosen One" is all about.
However, the [Proof of the Chosen] does not have this additional effect. That being said, upon further consideration, Luo Jiajun realized that the five swordsmen in his team currently...
Rinko Akiyama, 2b, Leda, Anne Roz, Rin Uehara.
—Among them, only Annerose is left who hasn't been conquered by me yet, right?
So, should we designate Annerose as the recipient of the [Proof of the Chosen]?
Although the [Proof of the Chosen] itself will not make Annerose stronger, Annerose will definitely be able to feel the subtle changes that occur on her body when the 6 Swordsmen synergy bonus is activated.
Therefore, this might also serve as a wedge to completely win over Annerose.
However, Luo Jiajun still needs to think carefully about how to do it...
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This is a good opportunity to win over Annerose, and no matter who he chooses, the [Proof of the Chosen] will eventually be used, so Luo Jiajun didn't think about it for too long and finally chose Annerose as the target to use the Proof of the Chosen.
Not long after, the gym door was suddenly pushed open. Accompanied by the sound of high heels clicking on the floor, Anne-Laurent, accompanied by a fragrant breeze, entered Luo Jiajun's side.
"Hmm? What's wrong? Is there something wrong? Where are the others?" From the moment he used the Chosen One's Proof to complete the 6-Swordsman bond with Annerose as his target, Luo Jiajun guessed that Annerose might come looking for him soon. So, although he was asking Annerose about her purpose, there was no trace of curiosity on his face.
Anne-Loz first looked around the gym before answering Luo Jiajun, seemingly out of context:
"You're really good at hiding... If it weren't for your overwhelming aura, I might not have been able to find you."
After she finished speaking, she refocused her gaze on Luo Jiajun's face.
The two looked at each other, and Anne-Lorze's expression was very serious.
After a brief standoff.
"bass--!"
A sharp, metallic scraping sound suddenly shattered the silence! Anne-Lorz's movements were faster than the naked eye could perceive, like a burst of lightning! The katana she wore at her waist, named "Kongo Yaksha," was already drawn, its cold blade flashing a blinding light under the gym's overhead lights, pointing steadily at Luo Jiajun's nose! (The last two lines are a nonsensical string of characters and are omitted from the translation.)
Luo Jiajun was clearly a beat slow to react, instinctively leaning back slightly before saying to Annie Rose in an annoyed tone, "What?"
Anne-Lorze's hand holding the knife was as steady as a rock. Her sharp eyes were fixed on Luo Jiajun, and she said in a deep voice, "Didn't you notice that my movements just now were quite different from before?"
"Yes, that's true." Luo Jiajun nodded and said frankly, "Your knife speed is much faster than before; I can't even react in time!"
Of course, this was mainly because Luo Jiajun was not on guard against Anne-Loz and was too relaxed just now.
Anne-Loz was aware of this, so she wasn't arrogant. Instead, she said to Luo Jiajun very seriously, "Do you know why my strength suddenly became stronger?"
Although she sounded like she was questioning Luo Jiajun, her eyes were unwavering—sure that this matter was definitely related to Luo Jiajun.
Luo Jiajun glanced at the half-open gym door behind Anne-Loz and asked, "After noticing the changes in yourself, have you discussed this with anyone else?"
Annerose nodded and said, "Of course! I've already asked others. Besides me, Akiyama, Uehara, Yatsu, 2B, Leda, and the mother and daughter from the Mizuki family all said that they feel their bodies and senses have suddenly become much stronger and more acute."
"Then why did you come to see me alone?" Luo Jiajun asked curiously, seizing the key point.
Anne-Loz frowned and said in a low voice, "That woman named Dreyer, and Leda, both say that the source of this positive change is you, but they also say that it is your secret and you shouldn't ask questions you shouldn't ask."
"Hmm~ What Dreyer and Leda said isn't wrong!"
Luo Jiajun nodded, rested his chin on his hand, and said, "So the other talents didn't come, and only you—Annie Rose—were so tactless as to come over and pry into things?"
"Hmph! I don't have the habit of accepting favors for nothing!"
"Is that so? But haven't you already received my favors many times? Has someone forgotten who protected her when she first arrived here, weak and still in her little loli form?"
"You...you shut up!"
When Luo Jiajun pointed it out so bluntly, a faint blush instantly rose on Annie Rose's fair cheeks, like a cat whose tail had been stepped on. Her fierce killing intent spread uncontrollably again, and her eyes became somewhat embarrassed and annoyed.
Luo Jiajun raised a finger and gently brushed aside the Vajra Yaksha pointing at his face, continuing leisurely, "This is the first time I've seen someone refuse something free and insist on paying for it? Ha! Saying, 'I don't have the habit of accepting favors for nothing'—then you tell me, what are you going to offer in exchange?"
As he finished speaking, Luo Jiajun carefully examined the steel witch standing right in front of him.
Her signature tight-fitting black outfit clung to her powerful and beautiful body like a second skin. Despite not revealing an inch, it breathtakingly accentuated every curve—from her firm breasts to her incredibly slender waist, and the shapely lines of her hips and long legs.
Anne-Lorze keenly noticed the change in Luo Jiajun's eyes, and her gaze became serious.
But in the next second, as if she had thought of something, the corners of her tight lips suddenly curved upwards in a subtle arc, outlining a smile that was both provocative and playful.
Then she took a step forward and suddenly lifted one foot.
Luo Jiajun was sitting casually on the exercise bench with his legs apart when Anne-Lasz lifted her foot and stepped directly between his legs with her high heel.
Then, the toe of the shoe darted forward and gently stepped on Luo Jiajun's "soft spot" through his pants.
As he watched the woman's slender feet, encased in high heels and revealing only half of her instep and light pink ankle, "Little Luo Jiajun" slowly began to raise his head, becoming proud and confident.
"Tch, what a pervert!"
Noticing the change in the soles of her feet, Anne-Loz chuckled.
Just as Luo Jiajun was about to reach out and grab her ankle to take off her high heels.
"Whoosh!"
She suddenly raised the katana in her hand again, the blade pressed against Luo Jiajun's neck.
And he said to Luo Jiajun:
"If you expect me to satisfy your perverted desires, all those previous 'favors' won't be enough. At the very least, you'll have to beat me first!"
The proud Iron Witch is not ungrateful, but precisely because she is proud, Luo Jiajun must conquer her first in certain matters, or he will not succeed.
Or perhaps, she's just looking for an excuse.
That's just how tsundere people are.