"After the system upgrade, I will become a Paimon-like existence by your side. All previous functions such as teleportation and gacha will be inherited by you..."
"Huh? Huh? Huh?!! If you take all my abilities, what use will I have?! Will I just be a mascot like that emergency food?!" the system asked anxiously.
"Don't rush, there's still more to come," Ying petted the system's little head, signaling her to sit down before continuing to read.
"The upgraded system will have three forms. The first form is the Paimon form, with twice the combat power of a two-fifths wild boar. In this form, as a Paimon-like existence, I absolutely cannot fight alone. However, due to the system's rather 'xie' personality, even though I'm cute, I can't be a mascot like Paimon..."
"Am I that 'xie'..." the system murmured dejectedly, drawing circles on the bed.
Ying pondered for a moment, then replied with certainty, "Mm... yes!"
"Such a firm tone Σ(|||▽|||)"
"Hehe~ So the author suggests that Ying could stew this form of the system to get revenge for being angered before..."
"Huh? Huh? Huh?!! Author, I advise you to be kind!!"
"Hmph hmph hmph... Speaking of which, I think I can touch you just now (^～^)" Ying looked at the system with a gentle expression.
"??!! Calm down! Calm down, host! If you stew me, won't these 5000 Primogems be wasted?! Σ(|||▽|||)"
"It's not impossible to exchange 5000 Primogems for a pot of soup..."
"Don't! The system knows it was wrong (t^t)"
"Hehe~ Weren't you quite capable before? Weren't you hard to catch?" Ying grabbed the system and pinched her cheek.
"It hurts! It hurts! Let go, let go, I was wrong, I was wrong, host! I really won't dare again (t▽t)"
"Hmph~ You think saying sorry once will make it all okay? Just you wait and see how I deal with you later (＾＿−)"
"Ugh... That hateful author... I'll hate him forever (t^t)"
"Hahaha~ That sounds familiar. Cough cough~ Let's continue, continue..."
"Mm... In the second form, the system's height will increase to 1.60 meters and it will inherit 40% of Ying's combat power. Ying can actively initiate the transformation, and the system can also choose to transform on its own. Each transformation can last for a whole day, but after each transformation, it needs to rest for half a day before it can transform again..."
"Eh? Why is it only 40% of the host's strength? That's too weak (*￣з￣)"
Ying: "Hey! What do you mean weak?! Even with 40% of my strength, I can still easily defeat Hilichurls and duel Ruin Guards, you know?!"
"But you can't beat me, alas~"
"You still want to beat me? I think you're tired of living. Believe it or not, I'll turn you into a girl later and subject you to the same treatment Hu Tao and Lumine used on me? (￣へ￣)"
"Uh oh... The system knows it was wrong!"
"Hmph... And this author is really something. Why make you so tall? 1.60 meters would be perfect for me (ー△ー)"
"After all, the host is the younger sister, and she can't be taller than the elder sister. And compared to Paimon, this system looks much more mature~"
"There are older sisters who are shorter than their younger sisters... And where do you get that you're much more mature? More 'xie' is more like it →_→"
"Uh oh..."
"Hmph~ Next is the third form. In this form, the system's height will surge to 1.75 meters. In this form, the system's personality will become cold, arrogant, domineering, aloof, exuding a queenly aura that makes people dare not approach easily. At the same time, its combat power will surge to 2.5 times that of Ying..."
"Oh?! Hmph hmph hmph... Hahahaha~ My little host, you will eventually be under my control after all~ Ahaha..." The system let out a wild laugh.
"Cough, in this form, the system will prioritize Ying's commands, and the system can only transform with Ying's permission..."
"Haha cough cough cough... Cough cough... What?! Σ(|||▽|||)"
"What did you just say? (^～^)"
"I... Cough cough... I didn't say anything, host, please continue, continue (つд⊂)"
"Hmph... I'll settle with you later... This form only lasts for one shichen, and it will automatically revert to Paimon form when time is up. The cooldown period is as long as 3 days, and you cannot use the second form on the same day after using this form."
System: "One shichen... that's two hours, and a three-day cooldown? That's not worth it."
Ying thought for a while and said, "It's alright. 2 hours is not short. With my 2.5 times combat power, even Childe and a dual-element Lumine combined should be able to fight for a while. And although the cooldown for the third form is three days... you can help out in your maiden form the next day."
"Mm... Although what the host said makes sense... I don't want to be so tired (*￣з￣)"
"That's not up to you (^～^)"
"Damn it! Alas... Is there anything else, anything else?"
"Let me see... Mm... The Primogems needed for the system's next upgrade are 10000... That's too expensive. It seems I won't be able to do it anytime soon. There's something else that's not related to you: Lumine can now teleport like me. That's good, her mental power shouldn't be inferior to mine~"
"Is that all?... 5000 Primogems for a worker is a huge loss... How about you return me, host? (✪▽✪)"
"Hmph hmph~ You wish! And I think you're even cuter now. Although you look a bit like Paimon, your hair color, eyes, and clothes are different. You have a bit of a little devilish aura..."
"Nonsense! This system should clearly be an angel! (￣へ￣)"
"Mm, Fallen Gabriel, is that it? →_→"
"Uh oh..."
"Speaking of which... Since your system functions are gone... then you shouldn't be called a system anymore, right?"
"Eh? It seems... that's the case..."
"Mm... If that's the case, then I'll give you a new name~"
"Give me a name? Honestly, I'm a little worried about the host's naming style."
"Hey! No matter how bad I am, I'm better than your naming style, which is comparable to Minato's!"
"Uh oh... This is the system's untold number of speechless moments today."
"Hmph~ What else can you argue about, the facts are here. I've decided, you'll be called 'Paixie' from now on~"
"Huh?! What kind of ghost name is that, hey!"
"Hehe~ Just kidding, it's 'Paimon'~"
"Hmph... Fine, fine, it's better than 'Paixie'..." Paimon accepted the nickname with no will to live.
"Why be sad? You should be happy to have the combat power of a two-fifths wild boar."
"What's there to be happy about with two-fifths wild boar strength... Alas, I kind of want to see what that maiden form looks like."
"I also want to see what you look like as a maiden, but no rush. Let's wait until we encounter monsters. Besides, I haven't seen enough of your Paimon form yet (^～^)"
"Then I'll listen to the host... (*￣з￣)"
"Knock knock knock!"
"Hey~ Ying, are you awake? Your esteemed Hall Master is here to see you~"
"Hu Tao? Coming, coming~ Paimon, go open the door," Ying pointed at the door and said to Paimon.
"Eh? Why me?"