"This young lady, it seems you've run into some trouble." Black Swan gracefully stood and guided Acheron into her room. She pursed her lips. "Please, sit, beautiful miss. Forgive my boldness, may I ask you a question?"
"Yes." Acheron sat stiffly on a recliner, looking like a lamb awaiting slaughter.
"What's your name?"
"Uh… just call me Acheron."
"Alright. From your demeanor, I can tell your memory seems a bit off. I'm a psychological counselor and can tap into your subconscious memories. Would you like my help?"
"If you can, thank you."
Black Swan's face lit up. The next moment, she snapped her fingers. "Did you hear my snap? One snap means you're asleep, two means you're awake. Now, you're very sleepy, time to rest…"
Acheron: (´﹃｀) ZZzz…
Black Swan touched her chin. "Called Acheron? Such a familiar name. Right, that's the one Su Chen mentioned in the group chat—someone named Acheron got lost, and he said she's extremely dangerous. If found, notify Feixiao, Jingliu, Jing Yuan immediately. The Sky-Faring Commission's Sixth Division is probably here for her too. But, is she really that dangerous?"
In the end, she decided to send Su Chen a message: "I found Acheron." Then she set her phone to Do Not Disturb, as she disliked interruptions during sessions. At that moment, Black Swan's phone screen was flashing wildly.
Meanwhile, after finishing his dance, Su Chen had long vanished from the stage. Owlbert took the microphone to continue the main event. "Welcome, friends and cosplayers! We're about to enter the thrilling final results of the popularity vote! So, let's kick off with a small awards ceremony. Please give a round of applause for the top three Silver Wolf cosplayers to come on stage!"
Three Silver Wolf cosplayers stepped forward, and the audience erupted in enthusiastic cheers. "Silver Wolf supremacy!" "Silver Wolf, I love you!" "Silver Wolf, looking forward to your next appearance!" "…"
Ahem, ahem. Owlbert cleared his throat twice, and the scene quieted down. "Let's welcome the three cosplayers to the stage."
A Silver Wolf with a grim expression approached Owlbert. Owlbert sized her up—her posture, her build, that flat runway. "Are you the real Miss Silver Wolf?"
Silver Wolf shook her head, then nodded.
If Owlbert weren't wearing a mascot head, he'd have burst out laughing. "No way, how'd you end up like this? The actual Silver Wolf getting third place in a Silver Wolf cosplay contest? I remember Boss Su Chen saying the real deal can't participate."
"I know. You can shut up now." Silver Wolf stared at Owlbert expressionlessly, deeply regretting why she ever joined miHoYo and starred in the Honkai: Star Rail web drama.
Owlbert stifled his laughter. "Alright, Miss Silver Wolf, I'm short on assistants. How about you begrudgingly act as a presenter?"
Silver Wolf gritted her teeth, growling, "Don't push it."
"Got it." Owlbert raised the microphone. "Now, let's invite the second-place cosplayer to accept their award."
The second-place Silver Wolf walked up to Owlbert, bowing politely to the audience. "May I ask, dear sister, could you share your Simulated Universe username?" Owlbert handed over the mic.
The Silver Wolf cosplayer leaned into the microphone. "I'm Middle Cat, I love Silver Wolf!!!"
Hearing the name, Silver Wolf's pupils shook. "It's you! Big Wolf Fan, the UP who respects Silver Wolf the most online."
"Yep."
Silver Wolf was overwhelmed with mixed emotions, unsure how to express herself. She hung the second-place medal around the cosplayer's neck. "Thank you."
"No need to thank me. Big Wolf Fan isn't the peak—it's just the start!"
Owlbert's tone carried a sob. "So touching! Now, let's invite the first-place winner to accept their award."
As the winner approached, Owlbert asked, "May I ask for your username?"
"No problem. Just call me Wolf Lord."
Silver Wolf's face darkened even more. She stepped forward, handed the first-place medal to the cosplayer, and Owlbert raised the mic again. "Anything you'd like to say?"
"I want to say, I'm Silver Wolf's ultimate stan. The Simulated Universe still has the Quantum Battleship fleet. We never abandon, never give up. We'll form the Quantum Battleship for life."
At those words, the audience broke into tears, the venue filled with sobs. "Wahhh… so moving." "Is there still a future for us Silver Wolf fans?" "No mistake, we'll keep building the Quantum Battleship! Clear the Swarm Disaster soon!" "Yes!" "Silver Wolf! Silver Wolf! Silver Wolf!"
At that moment, Silver Wolf looked at the audience below. Suddenly, everything felt so wonderful. Since starring in the web drama, her life had completely changed. It became fulfilling, with so many new friends. Sure, there were nicknames—68 accounts, Big Wolf Fan—but it didn't matter. With these fans, she was happy because they always loved her.
Her emotions reaching a peak, she couldn't hold back. She grabbed Owlbert's microphone and shouted, "Thank you, everyone! Thank you for your support. I'll keep working hard!"
The next moment, the audience looked at Silver Wolf with puzzled expressions. "I thought she was third place? Why's she acting like this?" "Yeah, we're talking about Silver Wolf. What's this third-place cosplayer doing?" "Her voice sounds similar, but look closely—her outfit's full of flaws." "Probably got third place through some connections." "The Silver Wolf in the web drama isn't that young, I mean, in age."
Silver Wolf: (╯°皿°)╯︵ ┻━┻!!! This batch of fans was the worst she'd ever led!
Ten minutes later, the comic con reached its climactic moment. The reveal of the Honkai: Star Rail popularity vote results.
"The most exciting moment has arrived! From now on, we'll unveil the top 5 of the popularity rankings! Will your favorite character make the cut? Will they reach the rank you hoped for? This ranking combines on-site and online votes for a comprehensive result. miHoYo guarantees this vote is open and fair! Alright, let's start with the fifth-place winner. They are…"
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