Once Upon a Time in Shenzhou/Story/Weed Trees

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Last updated: 2 September 2023

Prologue

Characters Present

Kiana

Theresa

Start

Theresa

This feels…

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Theresa

Soft... Oh, I'm on a beach…

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Theresa

Phew, finally, made it to the shore.

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Theresa

After I catch my breath, we'll ask around and see if we can take a ship to go back...

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Theresa

Is everyone okay... huh?

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Theresa

Where's everyone?

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Theresa rubbed her eyes and still couldn't see anyone else on the beach.

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There was no breeze, and the sea was unnaturally peaceful. Everything seemed unreal to her.

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Theresa

Oh, I see — this must be a dream. I only need to close my eyes and open them again, then I'll wake up.

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Theresa lay down again and closed her eyes.

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Theresa

The trick is a pinch. In dreams, it wouldn't hurt no matter how hard I pinch myself... Owie!

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Theresa

That hurts! So this isn't a dream?!

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Theresa

Oh, no... Are they still in the sea? Kiana?

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Theresa

Mei? Fu Hua? Hime... Oops!

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Theresa suddenly tripped and fell down on the beach.

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Theresa

Owie... Stay away from me...! I, I'm not afraid of ghosts… Hmm?

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Theresa

What's underneath the sand... Oh, it's my Oath of Judah!

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Theresa

Phew~ I feel much safer now. I knew it — the articles were all made up. "Supernatural events"? Pff.

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Theresa

My Judah's here, which means the girls are not far.

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Theresa

Lemme just call them.

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Machine Voice

Sorry, the number you have dialed is out of coverage area. Please try again later...

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Theresa

Ugh, great.

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Theresa

I remember we saw a statue before our ship sank... Oh, right! The girls must've been waiting by the statue!

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Theresa

I mean, it's like a landmark on this island. Yeah, that makes perfect sense!

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However, the next minute, Theresa found there were quite a few similar statues with slightly different postures.

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Theresa

How come... Which one was the one we saw on the ship? Owie... my head hurts...

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Theresa

This one, perhaps? Ah, there are some characters carved on the pedestal...

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"Phoenix, the hallowed guardian of Shenzhou who repelled the beasts and restored peace. Eighteen memorials to Phoenix were built..."

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Theresa

Phoenix... Must be the name of the celestial being.

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"A wild wind swept through the woods, followed by a loud roar and a crash as a ferocious beast leaped out from the trees behind her..."

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"Phoenix kept her iron grip on the beast's scruff and hammered her steel fist down with all her might. After a few punches, the beast could no longer move..."

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Theresa

Whoa! Phoenix was so strong! This story sounds familiar though...

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"The beast made a boo-boo and failed to dodge the attack. It meowed and blinked its doe eyes, trying to play cute to get away..."

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Theresa

What? This story is getting ridiculous. Oh, there's more on the bottom…

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The characters on the stone pedestal had become unrecognizable during years of erosion. It took Theresa long to make them out.

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"To revitalize the island's economy, we're now offering discounts on exquisite hand-made souvenirs. It's a steal! For more info, please call..."

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Theresa

…

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*soft rustling*

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Faint footfall on sand came behind her.

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Theresa

...Who's there?!

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She turned around, but saw no one. Only the waves were gently lapping on the shore. Her own footprints were gone, but a few bird footprints were in sight.

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Theresa

Are these footprints new? The waves didn't wash them away...

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Theresa

But I didn't see any birds…

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Theresa

Um, it must be because I wasn't paying attention... Yeah, just some birdies, not ghosts... Nothing to be afraid of.

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Theresa

Anyway, I should go find the girls.

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*soft rustling*

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The footfall came behind her again right after she took a few steps.

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Theresa

Is that you, Kiana? Quit messing around! Come out!

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Theresa

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Something wasn't right.

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Staring at a few pairs of new bird footprints in the sand, Theresa was on the verge of freaking out.

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???

KYAAAAA!

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Theresa

Huh?

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Theresa

That was... Kiana!

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Bam! Bam bam!

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The sound of gunshots came from the forest.

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Theresa

Oh, no! That brat must be in danger! I gotta go save her!

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< Plaque Challenge can be completed by beating any first-wave monster into the water twice. Knock 2 Mecha: Bolt (Trick Monster: Aerial Arrow) into the water. >

< 1 Mecha: Bolt spawns. After defeating it, 4 more Mecha: Bolt spawn. >

Theresa

< Attack the fence using Theresa's Oath of Judah. >

< Plaque: Beware of wandering monsters. >

Theresa

< 1 Ghost Priest: Fire and 2 Ghost Guards (Ghost Guard: Reign) spawn. >

Theresa

< Interact with the chest and chose a buff. (Optional) >

< 1 Ghost Priest: Fire and 3 Mecha: Bolt spawns. >

< Plaque: Authorized personnel only >

< Interact with the chest and chose a buff. (Optional) >

< Assist Kiana in defeating the enemies. >

< 4 Mecha: Bolt spawns. >

Theresa

< 3 Mecha: Bolt and 1 Ghost Priest: Fire spawns. >

< 1 Mecha: Meteor spawns, followed by 2 Mecha: Bolt and 2 Mecha: Blast. Story resumes after all enemies are defeated. >

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Theresa

Phew~ that was close.

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Kiana

Aw, they're all gone. What a pity.

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Theresa

Are you serious? You were just being chased by swarms of Honkai Beasts. Shouldn't you be glad that I saved you?

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Kiana

Huh? Honkai Beasts? I thought they were the Nian beasts.

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Theresa

You've been slacking off in school, haven't you? They do look a little bit different than regular Honkai Beasts, but come on!

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Kiana

But they were so cute! They even tilted their little heads when they looked at me. They were nothing like those ugly Honkai Beasts we met before.

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Kiana

And you told me this island holds a special activity of beating up the Nian beast. So that was a reasonable guess.

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Theresa

How could you be blinded by enemies' cuteness? Always stay vigilant! I think you need some extra tutoring on Theory of Combat.

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Kiana

What? No... It's still the holiday! I, I promised Bronya that I'd catch her up in that video game…

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Theresa

Never run about alone again, you hear me? If I didn't find you, you would've been a snack for the Honkai Beasts.

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Kiana

No I wouldn't... I'd have kicked their…

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Kiana

Oh, have you found Mei, Aunt Teri? She's got my suitcase. All my cool stuff is in there.

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Theresa

Huh? I thought you girls were together.

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Kiana

No, I was alone when I woke up in the woods next to that signpost for the resort village.

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Theresa

What signpost?

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Kiana

Huh? You didn't see it? But it was huge…

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Theresa

Where is it? Is it far from here?

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Kiana

No, just a few minute's walk. I'll show you, let's go.

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< Screen fades momentarily to indicate timeskip. >

Kiana

Then I followed the signpost and went in the direction of the resort village. I figured you'd all go there.

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Kiana

At first I was a little scared, but after a while, I started to realize it's just a normal little island.

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Kiana

You were right, Aunt Teri. There's nothing weird about this island.

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Theresa

Haha, see? I said those articles were made up for promotional purposes.

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Theresa

Wait a minute... Where did you get this gun? I don't remember you own something like this.

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Kiana

Oh, this? I found it in the woods~

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Theresa

What? Why would there be a gun in the woods...

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Kiana

Hee, I always have dumb luck. But it's normal for me to find a weapon here, right? I mean, isn't this place the venue for the Nian beast hunt?

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Theresa

…

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Kiana

It's actually a very good weapon — it's easy to grip and shoot with very little recoil. It's definitely not a toy gun.

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Theresa

Yeah, it does look good — distressed appearance with Shenzhou designs, elaborate coating, brand new parts... Wait.

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Kiana

What's wrong?

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Theresa

This isn't right. On a warm, humid island, metalwork gets rusty easily. But there's no rust spot on this gun.

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Kiana

Maybe the staff at the resort take the maintenance work very seriously and wipe it clean every day.

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Theresa

Er, are you sure it's from this island...?

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Kiana

Don't overthink this~ It's our luck to find a good piece of weapon here, right?

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Theresa

Hmm... So you've been in the woods ever since you woke up?

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Kiana

Uh-huh.

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Theresa

And you've never been to the beach?

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Kiana

Nope.

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Theresa

Really? If I find out you lied to me, I'll double your homework.

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Kiana

I, I swear! I've never been to the beach! Aunt Teri... you look terrifying…

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Theresa

Alright, I'll believe you for now.

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Kiana

Phew... What was that, Aunt Teri? You scared me…

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Theresa

(Hmm, so it wasn't Kiana on the beach.)

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Theresa

Alright, I'll believe you for now.

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Theresa

Phew... What was that, Aunt Teri? You scared me…

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Theresa

(Hmm, so it wasn't Kiana on the beach.)

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Theresa

(But the other girls wouldn't have pulled that kind of childish prank.)

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Theresa

(And the footprints looked like bird claws. What kind of bird is smart enough to pull pranks?)

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Theresa

(Then I guess there's only one explanation...)

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Theresa

It's a gho-ghost...!

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Kiana

Aunt Teri? What are you mumbling over there? Follow me.

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Theresa

Nothing... Oh, are we there yet? You said the signpost wasn't far.

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Kiana

I think it should be around here. Let me see... Ah, there it is~

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A few large wooden boards stood in a thicket.

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Kiana

Aunt Teri, look!

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Theresa

Whoa, they sure are huge.

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"Shenzhou Resort welcomes you! Novel immersive cultural experience awaits on the mountaintop!"

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"The World's #1 Cutie is keenly anticipated! We serve the freshest bitter melon juice!"

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Theresa

Ah, bitter melon juice!

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Kiana

Huh? Hua never told me Shenzhou people love bitter melon juice…

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Theresa

What do you know, silly. It's a super healthy drink. But I didn't expect it to be this popular in Shenzhou... Wait, am I being targeted?

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Theresa

And what's with this footprint?

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Kiana

You mean this one? I didn't remember seeing it before... It looks like a bird's claw, right? Aunt Teri?

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Theresa

(Ok, don't panic, Theresa. Birds live in the woods, that's normal. And it's just a coincidence for this footprint to look like the ones on the beach...)

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Theresa took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down.

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Kiana

Aunt Teri's making that clueless face again... Hello? Can you hear me? Aunt Teri?

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Theresa

Ahem, I was just lost in thought. Alright, let's go to the resort village and see if the other girls are there. What's wrong, Kiana?

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Kiana

Wha-What was that…

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Theresa

What was what...?

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Kiana

I think I just saw a whitish thingy... But it was gone in a flash. Aunt Teri, do you think it could be an island ghost…

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Theresa

Wha-What are you talking about... Let's just go!

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Kiana

But I really saw it... Ah, wait for me, Aunt Teri!

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After the two girls left, the thicket suddenly trembled. Several white ball-shaped critters emerged from it,

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And soundlessly followed the girls, leaving footprints in different sizes on the soft, moist ground.

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End