On the shipping route from Liyue to Inazuma,
The sun was just right, and the sea was calm.
Makoto was playing games with the Little Ones.
Keqing's hair ornament on her little head was particularly eye-catching; it was a gift from Makoto.
Makoto hadn't expected that as soon as he gave the hair ornament to Xiao Keqing, the little girls immediately put it on.
It was clear she really liked the gift Makoto gave her, and her smile became radiant.
"Ding! Detected Keqing's friendship increased from Level 4 to Level 5. Congratulations to the host for obtaining one intertwined fate."
Just then, the system's voice rang in Makoto's mind.
After this period of spending time together, Keqing's friendship had also reached Level 5.
Immediately after,
The system's prompt sound appeared in Makoto's mind once again.
"Detected that seven characters currently have their friendship with the host at Level 5."
"In ten minutes, the system will upgrade to Version 2.0."
"After the version update is complete, the host will receive five intertwined fate."
"At the same time, the system will unlock new functions. The host is requested to explore them on their own at that time."
Listening to the system's voice in his mind, Makoto subconsciously raised his eyebrows.
Increasing friendship not only grants intertwined fate,
But it can also upgrade the version after reaching a certain effect?
This is very ginkgo!
Makoto was very curious about what new functions the upgraded system would have.
And just then, the system's voice appeared again.
"Please note! During the version upgrade, the host's body will not experience any discomfort, but will only enter a half-hour sleep."
"During this half-hour, if the host's body suffers physical DMG, the upgrade will be interrupted."
"Interrupting the upgrade is very likely to cause system damage and affect functional use."
"Please find a relatively safe environment to sleep in within ten minutes to avoid interrupting the upgrade."
The system explained the precautions for the upgrade to Makoto.
This was a bit like a computer system upgrade.
If the upgrade process was forcibly interrupted, it would cause problems.
Makoto could understand this.
The system only emphasized that he couldn't suffer physical DMG; external noise and commotion should have no effect.
Thinking of this, Makoto immediately called all the Xiao Mengwa together, wanting to talk about this matter.
With Makoto's call,
The Little Ones put down what they were holding and ran over to gather with their short legs.
Their pairs of watery big eyes all looked at Makoto, looking very cute.
"Makoto Gege, we're here~"
"Makoto Gege, what's wrong?"
Looking at the Xiao Mengwa gathered in front of him, Makoto also said, "Little Ones, you can have freedom for now. I need to go to my room to handle some work."
Makoto naturally couldn't mention the system, only saying it was work.
Hearing that Makoto had something to do and couldn't play with them,
Although the little girls were a bit disappointed, they nodded, indicating that they understood.
Ningguang then asked, "Is Makoto Gege's work complicated? Ningguang wants to help."
Not just Ningguang, Ayaka, Beidou, Shenhe, and even Qiqi all wanted to help.
After all, Makoto had always taken care of them.
Now, the little girls all wanted to help Makoto as much as they could.
Seeing the concern shown by the Little Ones, a warm current rose in Makoto's heart.
The Little Ones weren't doted on for nothing; each of them was so obedient and sensible.
While touched, Makoto also shook his head, "Little Ones, I appreciate your kindness."
"However, this work is quite special and can only be completed by me alone."
Makoto paused and continued, "If you really want to help, then help me stand guard at the door,"
"Eh? Guard the door?"
Makoto nodded, "Because this work is quite complex, if it's accidentally interrupted midway, all efforts will be in vain."
"So I'd like to ask you to help me stand guard and ensure I can work in peace without being disturbed, okay?"
"As for the time, it only needs thirty minutes."
Makoto didn't think there would be any external disturbances,
He just wanted the Little Ones to feel involved, which is why he arranged such a task.
Hearing Makoto's words, the Little Ones also nodded repeatedly, "Of course, no problem, Makoto Gege~"
"That's right, Makoto Gege, go busy yourself with work. We guarantee to complete the task!"
"Makoto, go ahead... Qiqi will protect Makoto..."
Watching the Xiao Mengwa repeatedly promise, Makoto smiled and returned to his room.
He lay on the bed and started the system upgrade.
At that instant, Makoto felt drowsiness Attack, and his eyes began to fight.
Before long, he fell asleep.
The room fell silent.
At the same time, the system's voice slowly sounded in Makoto's mind: "Version upgrade in progress... Current progress 1%"
...
And the Xiao Mengwa outside the room were also seriously guarding the door as agreed.
Makoto Gege's work is very important,
No one can disturb him.
Kamisato Ayato saw all the little girls standing seriously at the door and found it very interesting.
He had just come over to ask what was going on when Kamisato Ayaka gave him a 'don't speak' expression and then chased Kamisato Ayato away.
Kamisato Ayato: ???
What is this?
He had just arrived and hadn't even said a word, and his sister chased him away?
Time passed minute by minute, and more than half of the thirty minutes had gone by.
Just as the Xiao Mengwa felt the task was about to be completed,
The originally clear sky visibly darkened at a rapid pace.
Thick, ink-like black clouds rolled in, accompanied by deafening thunder.
The originally calm sea was now turbulent with undercurrents.
Sharp gales whistled in everyone's ears.
The next second, the deck shook violently, and the Kamisato Family's guards almost lost their footing, nearly falling.
Before everyone could react to what was happening,
A monstrous creature slowly rose from the sea not far away.
The monster's body was as massive as an island, a true overlord of the sea.
Its overall color was deep blue, and sharp dragon fins on its body were particularly eye-catching.
That was Osial's wife, Beisht.
Earlier, Makoto and Xiao had teamed up to seal Osial.
Now,
Beisht had come to seek revenge for her husband.
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