Chapter 225: The Stellaron Hunters assemble! Coming to Penacony for only one reason!
"The hidden scales, have appeared."
"Moon-hidden Grotto, the Azure Dragon cleanses the world!"
In the attack of Imbibitor Lunae Dan Heng's ultimate, the first health bar of the Memory Zone Meme 'Something Unto Death' has been cleared.
Guinaifen's confidence returned to her face.
"Little Gui here just carefully checked the mechanics of this monster."
"That one-shot kill skill isn't actually a true one-shot!"
"It's somewhat similar to Svarog's capture."
"We can cancel it by attacking, and if it's damage-over-time, it can help the controlled character break free from the [ Dreamdeath ] state faster!"
There were two red dots on the health bar.
Guinaifen knew.
This meant the monster had a second phase.
And usually, the second phase was even more ferocious than the first!
Just then.
The monster actually locked its health!
[ As water passes into water ]
It remained hidden in the darkness.
Launching a surprise attack on the characters!
And this time.
It put two characters into the [ Dreamdeath ] state at once.
Even including Little Gui's main DPS, Dragon Dan!
Guinaifen opened her mouth wide.
Spreading her hands.
The meaning was obvious—
How the heck am I supposed to fight this!?
Suddenly.
The screen changed.
Entering the story—
Stelle's baseball bat fell to the side.
She was half-kneeling on the ground.
Showcasing the intensity of the battle just now.
Looking to the other side.
Guinaifen's scalp tingled instantly!
"Ahhh!!"
"How did Firefly get caught by it!"
The monster's hand had firmly locked onto Firefly.
Dragging her into the air.
Strangely.
Firefly wasn't panicking like an ordinary little girl.
Not only was there no fear on her face.
But her fists were clenched!
Yet, they slightly loosened…
Although this small detail was noticed by some players watching.
No one expected.
That Firefly would still be hiding her strength at a time like this!
Everyone just thought this was showing Firefly's unwillingness to give up!
...
"Ahhhhh, let go of Firefly!"
"How did you let Firefly get caught by the monster!?"
"Isn't our protagonist Destruction path? Why didn't it attack us first!"
"Is there something on Firefly that's attracting the monster?"
"Firefly is so brave… even though she's caught by this monster, she's still not giving up."
"Save her! Save her!"
"Stelle, stop acting, hurry up and bring out your hidden power!"
...
Hotel lounge.
Firefly saw the scene of herself being caught by the monster.
She was slightly surprised.
Muttering to herself: "This… should also be part of the [ Script ]…?"
She noticed her small action of clenching her fists.
It was clearly a subconscious desire to transform into Sam.
To ignite the sea!
This monster, although it looked eerie and terrifying.
But Firefly was confident.
She could subdue it!
Once the [ Complete Combustion ] state was activated.
No matter how ferocious this meme was.
It would only end up being barbecued…!
The reason she was somewhat confused.
Was because in reality, with the appearance of Honkai: Star Rail.
Elio's [ Script ] had already been voided.
Firefly hadn't received any more detailed [ Script ] content either.
She, like the other players.
Didn't know what would happen in the plot to follow.
She just substituted her own perspective to speculate and understand.
And just then.
Sure enough!
Reinforcements arrived.
......
A purple arc flashed past Firefly.
Quickly constructing a symmetrical pattern on the ground!
To be precise.
It was a magic circle.
The moment the circle formed.
A claw made of solidified crystal broke through from below!
Then.
More crystal arms reached out from underneath!
They grabbed onto 'Something Unto Death' one after another.
Forcing it to release Firefly.
Then.
It lifted it high and slammed it violently against the ceiling of the room!
"Boom!"
Below.
A mature woman's voice came.
"If you don't master the correct method…"
"You won't be able to retreat unscathed…"
"From the shadows of death."
On the TV to the side.
Black Swan appeared out of nowhere!
Spinning a strange magic tool in her hand.
Cards rotated around her tool.
Little Gui revealed a look of surprise.
And the comments.
Was instantly boiling!
...
"MISS BLACK SWAN!!!"
"The Memokeeper saves the day in style!"
"The riddle-maker has arrived."
"Sister Black Swan is so reassuring!"
"Good, good, good, Black Swan is still alive!"
"Just for this, I have to pull for Black Swan, right?"
"My Sister Black escaped from Acheron's hands and can still rush over to save us now, who else can do that!?"
...
[ Enter Battle ]
Entering the second phase.
Firefly asked: "Who are you…?"
"Relax, little girl, I'm on your side."
"Why don't you call me… Memokeeper Black Swan."
On the right side of the battle interface.
An extra support attack from Black Swan appeared.
Click to trigger.
A magic circle immediately appeared beneath 'Something Unto Death'.
Then, withered and thin hands erupted from below!
Guinaifen sighed: "Black Swan's skills are a bit darker than I imagined."
"Look at these arms erupting from the ground."
"If I hadn't seen Black Swan's movements, I would have thought 'Something Unto Death' used its ultimate."
"But then again."
"Using the uncanny to deal with the uncanny…"
"It's really quite fitting!"
With Black Swan's blessing.
Plus having already understood the monster's mechanics.
Before long.
'Something Unto Death' in the second phase was defeated!
Entering the story.
Black Swan picked up a card.
The patterns on the back of the card lit up with a golden light.
'Something Unto Death' was immediately imprisoned in the magic circle.
Immense pressure was pulling on it.
Causing it to emit bursts of terrifying roars.
Guinaifen clenched her fist tightly.
Saying excitedly: "So strong, the style of Memory is really high-class!"
"But this monster is truly terrifying."
"Even like this, I feel like it's still emitting killing intent!"
"It's even still roaring!"
"I suspect it has no sense of pain at all, nor any emotions…"
Black Swan took out another card.
Whispering: "See you next time."
"Hurry."
The card flashed past Stelle and Firefly.
Opening a teleportation channel.
Firefly reacted quickly.
Pulling Stelle and rushing toward the channel immediately.
The screen went black.
The urgent background music slowly faded.
It seemed to signify that Stelle and Firefly were temporarily out of danger.
In front of the live stream screen.
Seeing that she and Stelle had escaped.
Firefly breathed a sigh of relief.
"Looks like it was just a close call."
Just after sighing.
A voice suddenly sounded beside her.
"That might not be the case."
Hearing the voice.
Firefly was stunned.
Then, she smiled slightly!
"Silver Wolf… you're here."
Firefly stood up, wanting to say hello.
After seeing the figure appear beside her.
She revealed a look of surprise.
"Eh?"
"Why isn't it a holographic projection?"
"Has your technical skill improved again? The projection now is no different from a real person?"
As she spoke.
Firefly reached out, jokingly patting Silver Wolf's head.
However.
What surprised her was.
There was actually a tactile sensation!
It was a physical entity!
"Ah?"
"Can current holographic projections simulate tactile sensations so realistically now?"
As her voice fell.
The sound of high heels clicking came from the hallway nearby.
Firefly looked over.
Shocked again!
"Kafka… you came too?"
Kafka smiled gently.
Hanging her sunglasses on her head.
She made a hugging gesture to Firefly.
By now.
Firefly had realized.
It wasn't a holographic projection that had come.
But the real Kafka and Silver Wolf!
"Didn't Elio's script say… there's no part for you two in Penacony?"
"How come you came in person?"
Silver Wolf blew a bubble nonchalantly.
Saying: "Script?"
"Who still looks at that thing now?"
"I watch the plot of Honkai: Star Rail directly."
Kafka sat opposite Firefly very naturally.
Explaining: "Now the script is invalid, even Elio can no longer continue as a [ Slave of Destiny ]."
"So, we are completely acting freely now."
Kafka exuded a sense of ease and laziness all over.
It seemed that for her, this "acting freely" was much more enjoyable than acting according to the script before!
Silver Wolf glanced at Firefly and complained: "You're also quite carefree."
"Do you know that the Iris Family is looking for you everywhere?"
"They want you to become an artiste of their family, help you debut, and mold you into a galactic idol."
Firefly: "…"
"It seems my image in the plot is quite deeply rooted in people's hearts…"
Silver Wolf looked at the slightly dazed Firefly.
Reminding her: "When your true identity is exposed, and Sam's image comes out, I estimate these people will be so scared they'll cancel the offer they sent you overnight…"
Firefly smiled calmly.
To be honest, she didn't want to be some galactic superstar.
Being able to appear in the plot as Firefly and leave a brief trace.
Was already satisfying enough.
"By the way…"
"Why did you come here exactly…?"
Kafka glanced at the scenery outside the corridor.
This was the high-rise of the guest area.
Rows of corridors and rooms were like a honeycomb.
This order and uniformity made Kafka slightly dissatisfied.
However, thinking of the chaotic and unpredictable future.
A look of pleasure appeared on her face again.
She opened her mouth and replied: "Of course, for only one thing."
"To help you, survive."