Chapter 241 Irene-chan! I'm Your Biggest Fan!!
In the photograph, Otto was wearing a green dress, looking quite delicate and touching—the image of a high-society lady with an air of elegance. Many players had seen this photo before in the story of Kallen's Saintess arc. Back then, to help Kallen infiltrate a mansion, Otto didn't hesitate to sacrifice his dignity by dressing up as "Lady Green Lily" to buy her enough time.
This photo was undoubtedly a permanent stain on Otto's history. What Otto found most unbearable was that, in reality, Kallen had recently dragged him into a live reenactment of this classic scene. To this day, he couldn't forget the playful and mocking look in a certain "vixen's" eyes when she saw him in a dress; that expression had pierced through him like an armor-piercing shell, shattering his dignity in an instant.
Why must they make me recall such shameful memories!
Otto beat his chest in frustration. Why did he ever agree to let Su Mu use his likeness for the game! He really wanted to give his past self a firm slap.
"Hahaha! I didn't expect the Otto of this parallel world to have such a hobby! This is too funny!"
At the same time, in Senti's livestream, she was playing through this segment and couldn't stop herself from laughing out loud at the camera. "Seriously, I really want to see what kind of spectacular expression Otto makes if this photo ever leaks! Haha!"
The viewers in Senti's chat shared the laughter.
[True, Otto's 'social death' scene—just thinking about it is exciting!]
[But you have to admit, Lord Otto looks pretty good in a dress!]
[Do you not understand the weight of the title 'Schicksal's Number One Beautiful Man'? Hmm?]
[I'm really curious what the real Lord Otto's face looks like seeing this...]
[Will he just pass out from the shock again?]
[LMAO, is 'Otto fainting in Theresa's room' never going to be lived down?]
[The most regretful decision of Lord Otto's life was giving his image rights to the Old Thief!]
[To be fair, you can't blame Lord Otto. It's all Old Thief Su Mu's fault! He persecutes our great Overseer every other day. Doesn't his conscience hurt?]
[Kid, does the Old Thief even have a conscience? You can't feel pain in something that doesn't exist.]
Back in Elysia's livestream, Theresa's expression was barely holding together. Seeing her grandfather panicking over the potential leak of crossdressing photos made her shake her head and sigh. "Sigh, I hope Grandpa isn't watching the stream."
Rita, beside her, said with a smile, "Lord Otto is definitely in the chat. After all, his most beloved granddaughter is one of the guests."
Theresa silently rolled her eyes. "Then I can only... wish him the best of luck."
Now everyone understood why this mini-event was called The Scandal in Apocalypse. In every sense, it perfectly suited the plot. Meanwhile, the character images for Conan Doyle and "Watson" also gave the audience a good chuckle. This world also had the stories of Sherlock Holmes, so everyone knew what kind of people Doyle and Watson were supposed to be. That was why, upon seeing Watson's design...
A valiant-looking woman in British-style attire... probably a "female" detective? Though one couldn't see any "protrusions" at all... ahem. Seeing Watson in Fu Hua's likeness amused the audience.
[Nice, Fu Hua as Watson... Hey, do you think in the Honkai 3rd lore, Fu Hua actually served as Watson?]
[It's possible! Think about it: she's lived for thousands of years and left Shenzhou to work with Schicksal. Maybe she really did run off to be Holmes's assistant!]
[Wait, with Fu Hua as an assistant, wouldn't Holmes's security be off the charts? No one could even scratch him.]
[More than that, Holmes wouldn't even need to deduce anything! Just have Fu Hua use Fenghuang Down and she'd find the culprit in seconds.]
[Fenghuang Down is too OP! Finding the culprit without any deduction would be a disaster for a detective novel's reading experience!]
[We're in the world of Honkai; who cares about logic? If you can't explain it, just blame Honkai energy. It's omnipotent!]
Amidst the viewers' banter, to fulfill Otto's commission, Doyle and Watson headed to the Covent Garden Theatre to investigate. They didn't expect the "lovely" blackmailer to be the theater's star—Miss Irene Adler. During their inquiry, they learned from Irene's butler that the carriage driver was ill and they were recruiting a new one. From the crowd's gossip, they heard the fans' evaluation of her.
["Miss Irene Adler is London's brightest pearl! She is noble and has countless suitors, yet she is so approachable."]
The theater poster showed Irene Adler's elegant and mysterious silhouette. Furthermore, due to her immense popularity, every performance caused a commotion. Someone had even been injured last time, but fortunately, Irene was also an outstanding physician who provided emergency treatment. A perfect woman—that was everyone's consensus on Irene Adler.
But how could such a perfect, high-profile woman be a blackmailer threatening to leak Otto's scandalous photo? To uncover the truth, Doyle decided to apply as Irene's new driver.
["Am I dressing as a driver too?"]Watson asked at that moment.
Then, a dramatic moment occurred—two choices appeared on the screen. One was [Yes, we shall infiltrate together], and the second was [No, you are responsible for playing the horse]...
"Hmph, playing a horse is a bit too 'extra,' isn't it? At a time like this, the choice for the beautiful Elysia is... naturally...!" Elysia grinned and moved the cursor, choosing the second option: [No, you are responsible for playing the horse]without hesitation!
"What? Why choose the second one? Because it's right there, obviously!" Elysia looked at the camera with a straight face. "When you see such a transgressive option, wouldn't anyone be curious?"
As Elysia chose the second option, the next scene showed Watson wearing a unicorn mascot suit, literally acting as the horse...
[Pfft!!]
[Wait, I thought that choice was a joke! Watson really is acting as a horse!]
[No, the moment that 'Rainbow Pony' appeared, I lost it. This plot is definitely intentional, right?]
[Are they persecuting Fu Hua this time? I say: increase the intensity!]
Regarding Su Mu's persecution of Fu Hua, Senti could only say: "Keep it coming!"
"Old Antique! you are too amazing! You turned into a horse, a horse! are you going to pull the carriage next? Just thinking about the image makes me want to laugh out loud!"
In the next scene, when Irene Adler exited the theater and boarded the carriage, the Rainbow Pony actually started running and pulling the cart. This made Senti almost lose her teeth from laughing. "She's actually pulling it? Old Antique, you really became a horse! But your physical stats are legit; you can pull a carriage that heavy?"
At this moment, the chat was flooded with question marks. [This horse???]
[Something is wrong with this horse!!]
[????]
[Hahahaha—]
The atmosphere was full of joy; it was clear everyone was successfully amused. Inside the carriage, Irene Adler sat poised, her mysterious and high-class aura leaving a deep impression. This elegant woman and theater star was also a highly skilled actress. Along the way, Doyle tried to fish for intel, only to be threatened with being thrown off the carriage, which gave him a cold sweat. Though Irene immediately claimed it was just a joke and a display of her acting skills... was it really just a joke?
Irene keenly noticed that Doyle was no ordinary driver; the calluses on his hands were the kind left by years of playing the violin. However, she didn't expose him. Instead, she rested her head on his shoulder.
After gathering intel, Doyle sneaked into Irene's room to investigate. However, during his search, he was nearly attacked by a "monster" that suddenly appeared. By the time he reacted, the monster had vanished, leaving only a letter Irene had written to him.
["My Knight, it is a pity for hands that play the violin to be rummaging through a lady's belongings. As a reward for lending me your shoulder, I shall let you off this time. Remember to avoid the butler and servants on your way out~"]
Clearly, Doyle was completely seen through. After returning to the agency, Doyle came up with a new plan. The next day, when Irene returned home in her carriage, she found a group of vagrants arguing to see her. The approachable Irene didn't avoid them and walked straight into their midst. Doyle signaled Watson in the crowd, and the next moment—
["Irene-chan! I'm your biggest fan!!" ]
Watson lunged directly at Irene, looking like a crazed fan overwhelmed with excitement at seeing his idol.
"Pfft-hahaha!! Old Antique, you are too much! Too funny! So you have a side that isn't quite so 'antique' after all!" This line almost made Senti's head fall off from laughing. The audience laughed even louder.
After all, Fu Hua's image in everyone's mind was serious and proper. At St. Freya, she was the glasses-wearing model student whom Kiana even roasted for being "stiff." Yet this stiff character had become the comic relief of this event... acting as a horse and then a crazed fan...
Of course, the most "unbearable" part of that line was the voice acting—a bizarre mix between a scripted reading and a genuine outburst. Since this was one of "Master Ma's" (an internet meme) famous scenes, Su Mu had painstakingly recreated it. The result was a screen full of "Hahaha."
In the nick of time, Doyle rushed out to shield Irene, and Watson's fist landed squarely on his face. This punch sent Doyle into the darkness, knocking him out cold.
[Whoa? He took a punch from Fu Hua and didn't die, just fainted?]
[Damn, is Doyle's face made of Soul Steel too?]
[A Doyle who can survive a 'Cloud Slasher' is no ordinary man. With that defense, he's truly the King of Durability!]
The unconscious Doyle opened his eyes again, his nose first catching an intoxicating fragrance. It was the scent of amber perfume—sweet, warm, and elusive.
["Sir, are you awake?"]
The voice was equally beautiful, the syllables hitting a frequency that was a joy to the ears. Then, an exceptionally soft sensation came from the back of his head, easing his pain. A slender, boneless hand rested on his forehead with tenderness. Short ash-blonde hair covered her left eye, and wine-red pupils stared directly into his. A playful yet caring smile teased his heartstrings, and as she leaned down—what a magnificent sense of pressure.
This was a lap pillow from Irene Adler.
[OHOHOHOHOHOH——!!]
[Worth it! This loop was totally worth it! No, it was a massive win!]
[Stop it, Watson, hit him a few more times! I beg of you!!]
[Long-haired Rita is too beautiful!]
[Irene-chan, I'm your fan (pounces)!]
No one knew who started it, but Watson's line instantly became a "timeless classic" in the chat. Looking at the beautiful Irene Adler on screen, the players felt their hearts being snatched away!
"Kyaa~ Miss Irene Adler is so beautiful~ I really want to try Miss Irene's lap pillow too, it must be so comfortable~" Elysia twisted her body in excitement, making no effort to hide her glee. "Rita~ Rita~ let me try your lap pillow~ please?~" Elysia looked at Rita with a piteous gaze.
"Of course, if it would make you happy, I would be delighted." Rita pressed her legs together and patted her thigh, giving Elysia a slight smile. "After all, as a perfect maid, one must make the person they serve feel genuinely happy."
Elysia rested her head on Rita's lap, and the chibi on the screen mirrored her movements. This scene left the chat at a loss.
[Wait, who am I supposed to be jealous of here?]
[Whether it's Rita's lap pillow or being a lap pillow for Elysia... isn't this a win-win reward either way?!]
[But the Principal's expression looks weird...]
The viewers noticed Theresa's chibi looking somewhat off. She sat there watching Rita give Elysia a lap pillow, and some unpleasant memories surfaced.
"Sorry... I don't feel anything beautiful about this. It only gives me nightmares..." Theresa held her forehead. When she first met Rita, she was such a cute girl. Back then, Theresa was the big sister, letting Rita rest on her lap while she told stories and stroked her head... but since the girl grew up, it had completely reversed. Sneaking into her room at night, giving her a lap pillow while she was asleep, and taking countless photos... she was the image of a perverted maid! What happened to turn that cute Rita into this perverted maid? Give me back my past emotions, Rita!
As the plot continued, Doyle tried to find the location of Otto's photo, only to realize he had been seen through by Irene from the start. In the end, Irene left Doyle a letter, saying meeting him was very interesting. For the sake of the fun she'd had, she wouldn't trouble Otto anymore. Upon learning this, Otto was ecstatic.
["Oh! Finally! Now I no longer have to wander the abyss of worry and panic! Thank you both, you are truly my saviors!"]
["By the way, Sir, that outfit in the photo suited you well."]
["Please forget it! I will work hard to forget too! One day, only the sky and the earth will know that photo exists!"]
Otto stated the reward would be delivered today and finally left the agency satisfied. But Watson found something else in the envelope. A photo slid into Doyle's hand. On it was the beautiful, mysterious, and absolutely stunning silhouette of Miss Irene Adler...
The appearance of this photo marked the end of The Scandal in Apocalypse. Although short, it provided the viewers with a lot of joy. after all, "persecuting Otto is too much fun." Irene's final line about meeting on the "next stage" hinted that her story was far from over.
With this mini-event as a warm-up, everyone's curiosity about Irene Adler—Fallen Rosemary—was piqued to the maximum. A large part of it was simply because the woman was too beautiful, radiating an irresistible charm. It was "love at first sight," and there was nothing wrong with that.
"I didn't expect that after changing her hairstyle, Rita—who was already very charming—would become even more beautiful! Even Ellie's heart skipped a beat!" Elysia expressed her love for Irene Adler bluntly. If Pardo were there, she'd have added a roast: Ellie-sister, is there ever a time your heart DOESN'T skip a beat?
"Ahem! Back to business! don't forget, our main event hasn't even started yet~" Elysia opened the new character event, Rosemary's Floriography. As the game entered the event page, Irene Adler's silhouette appeared—she was sitting quietly on an office desk, her long legs crossed. Under the dim lamp, she looked even more mysterious and moving. Amidst the elegant background music, the clouds outside the manor window shifted...
Elysia couldn't wait to enter the first stage and uncover the truth behind Irene Adler...
END OF CHAPTER
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