Chapter 263: Chapter 22: What Exactly Are Signets?
"It's those Signets, isn't it..."
The onlooker Raven analyzed uncertainly.
"After all, she showed such great strength during the Elysian Realm trials... That absolutely abnormal trial gave her so many Signets..."
"Oh? Maybe you're right..."
Vill-V supported her chin, pondering.
A few seconds later, Vill-V took the initiative to step out of the protective shield. Under the oppressive gaze of Mobius, she approached Luo Lin.
She even took out a strange syringe from her pocket—typical of Vill-V's style, it was one of those large syringes from the early stages of medical development.
The metallic syringe gleamed coldly, filled with a solution emitting a strange purple light, enough to make one's arm or buttocks ache just by looking at it.
Vill-V decisively grabbed Luo Lin's arm, skillfully injecting the syringe and pushing all the liquid into Luo Lin's body.
A cool sensation quickly spread from Luo Lin's heart, her slightly rapid breathing gradually calming down, and her drowsy consciousness was stirred by a gentle breeze, gradually rising and waking up.
Luo Lin was even surprised to find that the pain disappeared as if it were an illusion.
"What's this...?"
"Gave you a shot of concentrated Honkai energy... Don't look at me like that, I didn't intend to harm you."
Vill-V helped Luo Lin up, brushing off the dust from her (was there really dust in the Elysian Realm?).
Changing her tone, and with the demeanor of a professional, Vill-V explained, "According to analysis, the 'Stygian Nymph' form has a higher adaptability to Honkai energy. Under high-density Honkai stimulation, it can generate abnormal recovery abilities... Directly injecting Honkai energy can accelerate your recovery."
"...Thanks."
"So, tell me, was your previous performance related to the 'Signets' obtained in the Elysian Realm trials?"
Luo Lin nodded, "Yes."
"Are those Signets still effective?"
"No."
Vill-V revealed a mysterious smile. She slowly said, "Then the question arises. In my impression, once they are obtained, Signets should always be effective, right?"
Luo Lin's mouth fell open.
Seeing the Valkyrie's surprised expression, Vill-V turned to Raven and called out, "Miss Raven, you should have received the 'Gold' Signet from Eden, right? Can you show it to us?"
"Okay."
Raven moved her fingers, condensing substantial energy at her fingertips.
Vill-V took out a single-piece eyeglass-shaped detection device, nodding in satisfaction, "Very good, just like the people I've seen before who received the Eden Signet, the condensation speed and quality of Honkai energy are much stronger than ordinary people, and the explosive power has also improved... Of course, this brings new questions..."
The steampunk-styled girl turned her head, staring at Luo Lin, who was getting up from the ground, and murmured softly, "What exactly did she obtain before?"
"You mean, that wasn't an Signet?" Raven was stunned.
"Obviously, that's what we need to investigate next."
Vill-V glanced at Mobius, "Why are you still looking so fierce? Don't you want to take a look together?"
"I don't... Alright, I do."
Mobius decisively changed her tune because she knew Vill-V's emotional intelligence was very delicate, and fluctuating greatly. If she dared to say it, she would dare to believe it.
Vill-V turned around and looked at the still shocked Luo Lin. She adjusted her eyeglasses, "Wake up, we still need your cooperation."
"...I'm listening."
The Expert asked, "In your understanding, what exactly are Signets?"
Luo Lin thought for a moment and answered cautiously, "They are... a kind of power that under certain conditions, can greatly enhance output, defense, or other attributes..."
Vill-V, Elysia, Raven, and Mobius exchanged glances.
The problem was clear.
"Did I say something wrong?"
"Is it that powerful?" Raven couldn't help scratching her head.
The Expert grabbed Raven's arm and used her as an example to explain, "The 'Gold' Signet represents control over Honkai energy, efficient accumulation, efficient utilization, and endurance in battle—this is what the Signet provides to Raven."
Then, Vill-V reached out her hand, and the Signet representing 'Helix' appeared in her palm, "Helix means using instruments as weapons, the ability to operate Honkai energy devices, the ability to handle complex situations, and the inspiration for device creation... Various talents, just like me..."
Her tone was noticeably proud, but soon became despondent, "It's also because of this that my Signet doesn't have many adaptors... Not everyone has a flexible and open mind to bear all this."
"As for 'Infinite'..."
Vill-V turned her head, and Mobius reluctantly revealed her Ouroboros signet, answering, "It's evolution, survival, the pursuit of life and death and the reversal of it, and... willpower."
After speaking, they both looked at Elysia.
The pink elf blinked, smiling as she took out her pink Signet, "Ego... Um, it means trusting oneself, trusting everyone, cherishing the power of the world's beauty, right?"
"Tsk." "Hmph."
The two scientists synchronized their gazes, making displeased sounds.
Annoying, although it felt like Elysia was talking nonsense, but she had a big fist, so what she said was right.
"Realized it yet? Signets are just a way of thinking, a memory, or... a skill."
"This skill might enhance the power of your moves, improve your research life, but it's impossible for it to drastically increase your combat power like you've shown." Vill-V narrowed her eyes, "If there were really such useful powers, we would have popularized them in the previous era."
"I see..."
Luo Lin lowered her head, looking at the system panel, her expression complex.
Those mechanisms adjusted for game playability, clearly defined percentage increase in damage, numbers written in black and white...
It appears that the game and reality were different... The only place to enjoy oneself with both might be in the Elysian Realm trials...
Right?
"If according to this theory... perhaps, these Signets are not only usable in the Elysian Realm..."
Luo Lin remembered the Edge of Taixuan. This operating skill did not disappear when she switched character cards.
Even a certain passive skill of 'Dark Feathers'—"Restore health and energy after multiple attacks"—could be effective when using other character cards.
Although compared to using the skills of the original body, the amount of recovery was much less, maybe one percent?
But it still worked, which meant...
Luo Lin could truly master skills, master Signets, and then take them to fight against the Honkai, letting the monsters enjoy the absurd buffs from game mechanics...
That would be really interesting, wouldn't it?