The core was on the verge of shattering, and the Doomsday Beast launched its final counterattack, accumulating an unprecedented quantum energy beam in its head!
The target was March 7th!
Bai Luan had intended to deploy some of his nanobots to construct a force field shield in front of March 7th.
The moment this thought arose, Silver Wolf's insignia suddenly lit up inside Bai Luan's mecha, and then the mecha was temporarily frozen in place.
"Hello? Can you hear me? Elio told me to stop you at this moment."
Silver Wolf's voice reached Bai Luan's ears.
Bai Luan watched as the laser was blocked by Stelle, who took the hit, and then she was glanced at by Nanook. The Stellaron within her began to rampage uncontrollably, its casually unleashed energy annihilating the Doomsday Beast's body.
Bai Luan activated his force field shield, casually deflecting these impacts, and then paid them no further attention.
He knew the next part of the plot: Welt Yang would suppress the Stellaron, so he wasn't worried about Stelle or March 7th.
Compared to these known elements, the unknown elements were, as expected, more attractive to Bai Luan.
While subtly analyzing Silver Wolf's hack, Bai Luan casually chatted:
"You mean, Elio's script has a part for me?"
"Who knows?"
Silver Wolf's voice carried a light, static-like chuckle.
"Anyway, your name is in my script. Elio said you're a… very interesting variable."
"So? How does Elio plan to deal with me in the future? I can affect the script, you know?"
"That's not something I need to worry about."
Her tone was as light as if she were discussing a game strategy.
No matter what, she just needed to ensure everything unfolded according to Elio's script.
"Oh, by the way, Elio asked me to ask you — are you interested in joining the Stellaron Hunters?"
"No."
Bai Luan refused very decisively.
"If I joined, I'd be annoyed to death by you constantly pushing me to update games."
"Boring. What's up with this mecha of yours? It looks a lot like one of my friends."
"It's inspired by Firefly, and I know Firefly."
Silence fell on the other end of the communication for a moment.
"…Elio was right, you really are an interesting variable."
Silver Wolf's voice finally lost its playful tone.
"That's it then, my script should be over. See you."
"Remember to check your account later."
"What do you mean? Wait…"
Silver Wolf's voice on the other end suddenly rose in pitch:
"Bai Luan! You deleted my account data…"
Before Silver Wolf could finish her sharp shriek, Bai Luan hung up the communication.
With the call disconnected, Bai Luan also released Silver Wolf's hack, and his mecha returned to normal.
Should he say, as expected of a genius hacker who can go head-to-head with Screwllum?
To be able to hack into his mecha so silently.
Hmm… next time, he should ask Screwllum to write him a firewall.
During the time Bai Luan and Silver Wolf were chatting and disconnected, Welt Yang also successfully suppressed the Stellaron within Stelle.
Clearly, Uncle Yang had knocked the Stellaron inside Stelle into submission with a Staff, and now the Stellaron's condition was very stable.
You weren't so well-behaved when I sealed you back then.
A good-for-nothing who bullies the weak and fears the strong.
When I borrowed Aha's blessing to suppress you back then, I should have given you two good thumps on the nose.
After offering some malicious curses to the Stellaron within Stelle, Bai Luan retracted his protective force field and stood up.
Because everything happened so quickly, everyone's attention was focused on the Stellaron's rampage within Stelle and Nanook's gaze, so no one noticed Bai Luan's anomaly.
Stelle temporarily fell into a coma.
In any case, the Legion's greatest threat had been eliminated; all that remained was for the Defense Department's lads to clean up the remaining forces.
Although there were zero casualties among the Staff, many sections of the Space Station were damaged.
Bai Luan, for the first time in a while, resumed his duties as Station Master, helping Asta manage the Space Station's affairs.
Their conversation went as follows:
"Station Master, I think we need to buy this."
"Agreed. It's good to buy a few spares."
"And this one, it's a bit damaged."
"How about we renovate the entire section?"
"Good idea."
Arlan sighed helplessly nearby.
Arlan felt as powerless as a loyal subject watching his emperor laugh and chat merrily with a sycophant.
Miss Asta might still be persuadable, but Bai Luan… he really couldn't do anything… Just wait for months of crazy package deliveries… Arlan sighed again, foreseeing what the coming days would be like.
Soon, Bai Luan and Asta finalized the repair list, and then the two decided who would pay the larger share by playing rock-paper-scissors.
Of course, the loser paid the smaller share.
If Bai Luan didn't pay the larger share, others would think he couldn't afford it.
After easily defeating Asta in the rock-paper-scissors game, Bai Luan received a message from Herta.
Herta: Problems all solved?
Clearly, Herta had received news of the Space Station attack from Himeko.
Bai Luan: Mmm, all solved. Have you and Ruan Mei arrived?
Herta: Ruan Mei has already started retrieving the Swarm.
Bai Luan: Aren't you going to link a Herta Puppet back to take a look? The Stellaron Hunters said they found the Curio I entrusted to Himeko; aren't you going to get it?
Herta: Can't you handle it?
Bai Luan: There's something you'd be interested in.
At this moment, a Herta Puppet beside Bai Luan suddenly turned its head to look at Bai Luan.
"What is it?"
Bai Luan was long accustomed to Herta's high efficiency.
He calmly put away his phone and explained:
"The Stellaron Hunters used a person as a vessel, sealing a Stellaron inside that person's body, and that person can now run and jump, completely unharmed."
"Oh? I must see this. Where is she? Lead the way."
"Then follow me. I remember she's in…"
Led by Bai Luan, the Herta Puppet came into contact with Stelle.
Then, at Bai Luan's recommendation, the Herta Puppet dragged Stelle off to test the simulated universe.
A single test caused two Aeons to appear, immediately piquing Herta's interest.
Perfect, absolutely perfect!
Let the geniuses focus all their attention on you while working on the simulated universe project!
That way, I'll have less pressure!
Then, when Herta told Bai Luan that she was preparing to modify the simulated universe to better suit Stelle, Bai Luan couldn't smile anymore.
Damn it, I don't want to make the simulated universe anymore! How many days have I been on vacation?!
I can't take it anymore! I must find a legitimate reason to leave the Herta Space Station for a few days!
But… what reason should I find… Hey! Don't I owe Himeko a favor?
So, Bai Luan, using the excuse that he owed Himeko a favor for saving the Herta Space Station, applied to Herta to travel with the train for a period of time.
Hearing what Bai Luan said, the Herta Puppet glanced at him:
"What kind of clumsy excuse is that? Such a small Legion could make you owe a favor? What's the real reason?"
"…I don't want to make the simulated universe; it's too hard for me."
The Herta Puppet frowned, then raised her small fist:
"If you don't tell the truth, I'll hit you, okay?"
"…"
Is it possible that *is* the truth?
Can anyone really find developing the simulated universe easy?
『Yes, brother, yes. There are even four such geniuses.』
System, shut up!
『Hehe.』
Bai Luan sighed and said:
"I foresaw their next stop is a planet deeply afflicted by the Stellaron. I want to go and help the people on that planet."
At this, the Herta Puppet lowered her fist, nodded, and said:
"That's more like it."
"Does this reason really convince you more than the last one?"
"Isn't this just what you would do? What? Have you changed?"
Bai Luan opened his mouth, but couldn't find a reason to refute.
He really didn't want to play the role of a savior! But this was the kind of world he stepped into the moment he opened his door!
Who would have thought that this Honkai: Star Rail world was truly a youthful version of Warhammer, with everyone having their own difficulties!
The Emperor's Blessing was right; in this universe, just being alive was lucky.
Although he could just ignore it,
But since he was already here… he couldn't do nothing, right?
Well, looking at it this way, his persona was indeed solid.
His persona was solid in this regard.
Seeing Bai Luan flustered, the Herta Puppet showed a faint smile and said:
"Since you're being honest, this genius will allow you to play on the train for a while. Coincidentally, this genius is also quite interested in Ruan Mei's new project, and will probably establish one or two collaborations with her."
"Really?"
"Has this genius ever lied to you?"
"That's great!"
Bai Luan transformed into a happy youth, raising his hands to celebrate.
"But there's one condition."
"What condition?"
"When I want you to come back, you must return immediately."
"?"
Bai Luan looked at the Herta Puppet strangely and said:
"Isn't that… the same as usual?"
"…"
"Ms. Herta? Why did the link disconnect?"
Bai Luan's phone vibrated.
Herta: You're quite good at talking, aren't you?
Herta: Idiot.