"Damn, SAM looks so cool! Can I borrow that mech for a spin?"
Despite being the enemy, Little Bear couldn't help but fawn over SAM's dashing appearance.
[One minute! I need all the specs on that mech!]
[If I could pilot that mech, I'd become the sunniest, most outgoing guy ever!]
[Speaking of which, who's inside that mech? Male or female? Will they be added to the gacha pool?]
[Who cares about gender? I want it! (creepy smile)]
[What if it's a beautiful girl, completely naked inside?]
[Then after I defeat her, she'll be my spoils of war! (smirk)]
[Bro, I bet that character will be broken!]
The Comment Section had completely snapped out of their earlier grief over Firefly's departure and were now daydreaming about all sorts of Peach-flavored fantasies.
As SAM transformed the surrounding area into a sea of flames, completely cutting off their escape routes, the screen shattered, plunging them into combat.
"The detective game is over. You shouldn't have come here," Firefly said, knowing battle was inevitable.
Her words weren't meant as condescension, but rather to imply that she should have been the one hunting them down, not the other way around...
Because it meant that her latest attempt had once again ended in failure.
"Be careful, she's very dangerous," Acheron warned again, sensing the aura emanating from the surrounding flames.
"Hmph!" Firefly scoffed from within her mech. This Galaxy Ranger still thinks she can fool Stelle? I'll smash you to pieces!
With a wave of his massive hand, SAM intensified the flames around them, igniting an indescribable burning sensation within the trio's hearts.
"I will set the seas ablaze!"
[Consume Skill Points to attack SAM or exploit his weakness to force him out of his Secondary Combustion state!]
Because it meant that her latest attempt had once again ended in failure.
"Be careful, she's very dangerous," Acheron warned again, sensing the aura emanating from the surrounding flames.
"Hmph!" Firefly scoffed from within her mech. This Galaxy Ranger still thinks she can fool Stelle? I'll smash you to pieces!
With a wave of his massive hand, SAM intensified the flames around them, igniting an indescribable burning sensation within the trio's hearts.
"I will set the sea ablaze!"
Consume Skill Points to attack SAM or exploit his weakness to force him out of his Secondary Combustion state!
"Secondary Combustion state? What's that?" During the battle, Little Bear noticed the red indicator and tapped it to view the detailed description.
[While in Secondary Combustion state, our units consume HP when using Skill Points, inflict 30% fixed Fire damage, and suffer a severe reduction in HP recovery (except for self-healing).]
"A severe reduction in HP recovery?" Little Bear glanced silently at Lumina, who was in his team.
If he remembered correctly, Lumina's Combat Skill restored all allied units' HP to their maximum. So...
Little Bear glanced at SAM in the midst of battle, then at his party's health bars, all below half. When Lumina's turn arrived, he silently clicked her Combat Skill:
[Resonance of Life]
As the dazzling animation concluded, all of his party's health bars instantly refilled to their maximum.
"Pfft..."
Seeing this, Little Bear couldn't contain himself and burst out laughing.
[Sorry, I know it's not funny, but I just couldn't hold it in!]
[Drastically reduced HP restoration? Sorry, even if you cut 99% off infinity, it's still infinity!]
[Lumina stifling a laugh.jpg]
[I declare that SAM is now Lumina's bitch!]
[I've developed a condition where I can't help but laugh whenever I use Lumina.]
[Lumina: Drastically reduced HP restoration? My mechanics far surpass yours!]
"Hmph! When you return to reality, remember to tell everyone about the stellaron hunter behind your ultimate departure!"
During the battle, SAM uttered these words before executing a stunningly cool move. He soared into the sky, transforming into a crimson meteor. His iron fist plunged vertically downward, erupting into a scarlet storm that inflicted...
"Hmm... Because Lumina's Combat Skill reduces incoming damage by 50%, SAM's super cool punch landed, dealing almost negligible damage to all our characters."
Pfft...
Please forgive Little Bear; he couldn't help but burst out laughing again.
Given Lumina's absolute counter to SAM, the battle didn't last long. The curtain fell quickly...
"This Galaxy Ranger..."
Though Firefly was fighting three opponents simultaneously, strictly speaking, she was currently in a 1v1 duel with Acheron.
Stelle's combat power was negligible, and Firefly had no desire to fight her.
This Galaxy Ranger's strength far exceeded Firefly's expectations...
As for the Memokeeper... Firefly sensed she was biding her time, waiting for an opportune moment.
That moment wasn't aimed at Firefly herself... So Firefly decided to stop playing passively.
"I'm sorry," Firefly whispered inwardly to Stelle, preparing to shift her focus.
The mission had shifted from dispersing Acheron and Black Swan to abducting Stelle.
Yet, every time Firefly tried to reach Stelle, Acheron blocked her path.
Is this the destined "Script"?
Inside the SAM mech, Firefly pressed her lips together, deeply resentful of this outcome.
"Let's leave this stage to them, darling," Black Swan murmured, a faint smile playing on her lips as she watched SAM and Acheron clash. A divination card materialized in her hand, which she flicked gently toward Stelle.
In the next instant, both Stelle and Black Swan vanished from the battlefield.
"!"
So, I've failed again?
Firefly watched helplessly as Stelle disappeared before her eyes, unable to do anything. She sighed deeply.
"Galaxy Ranger, it's time to draw that blade."
Seeing this, Firefly decided to end the stalemate with Acheron quickly, eager to resolve the conflict and attempt another rescue.
Acheron: ...
At these words, Acheron slowly placed her hand on the hilt of her sword, then withdrew it.
Under Firefly's puzzled gaze, Acheron slowly said, "Let's end this here. Stand down. Your time hasn't come yet."
"My time?" Firefly's confusion deepened at Acheron's words.
However, Firefly sensed no malice from Acheron. She extinguished the flames enveloping SAM.
"I've seen many masterful disguises. They can conceal appearances, but never the heart. You're no different."
"Stelle, you didn't want to hurt her. You simply wanted to drive away me and that Memokeeper. Why?"
"Who are you, really?" Firefly countered, narrowing her eyes, refusing to answer Acheron's question.
Just as Acheron had said earlier, despite her flawless disguise, Firefly had seen through it. Acheron was no mere Galaxy Ranger!
"Me?" Hearing this, Acheron recalled Lumina's uniquely personalized self-introduction. She slowly replied, "I'm just an ordinary Traveler."
Firefly: ?